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The end of 3G may affect cell service, security, med alert systems In 2022, major wireless carriers will shut down their third generation (3G) networks and replace them with faster 5G, making older cell phones and devices, including home security and medical alert systems, useless. People with devices that rely on 3G will no longer be able to make or receive calls and texts, including calls to 911, or use data service. The major wireless phone companies will completely shut off their 3G networks on these dates: Verizon: Dec. 31 AT&T: February Sprint 3G: March 31 Sprint LTE: June 30 T-Mobile 3G: July 1 Because discount providers like Boost, Cricket, Straight Talk and others piggyback off the major carriers, users of these services will be impacted too. Some of the cell phones that will stop working include the Apple iPhone 6 or earlier and the Samsung Galaxy S4 or earlier. But 3G doesn’t just impact phones; it is also used to connect home-based medical devices, tablets, smart watches, vehicle SOS services, home security systems, and other products. Even personal medical alert devices used by seniors when they’ve “fallen and can’t get up,” like life-alert or other personal emergency response systems (PERS), will become inoperable when some carriers shut down their 3G networks at the beginning of next year as planned. Assume that anything you’ve purchased before 2019 is going to need to be replaced. Not in-home network, but wireless. Alarms may require that you have someone come into your home to replace it. SOS systems may require that you visit a dealership to inquire.
What to do if you’re impacted
Marnie Piehl AARP North Dakota Associate State Director – Communications Bismarck
getting connected to phone and internet services. The program provides a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. You can learn more about the Lifeline Program at www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers Other devices: Check in with your alarm monitoring company, as well as any other businesses with products that have been reliant on 3G. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month towards broadband service for eligible households. Reach out to your provider to see if they offer the service, and then go to fcc.gov/ACP. Want to learn more? Watch Tom Kamber, executive director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)/ Senior Planet from AARP lead a discussion about the sunsetting of 3G at https://bit.ly/AARP3Gvid.
About AARP AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofCellphones: Reach out to your it, nonpartisan organization dedicated carrier if you haven’t already received to empowering people 50 and older to information. But be prepared to shop choose how they live as they age. With for a new phone. Carriers may offer a nationwide presence and nearly 38 discounts and special promotions on million members, AARP strengthens comreplacement devices, including more munities and advocates for what matters modern versions of a flip phone. A trade-in may not be required, and if you most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP decide to bail altogether you may not have to pay any early termination fees. also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine Providers may offer deals to upgrade and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit devices – so be sure to ask. If those aren’t available, see if you qualify for the www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @ the FCC Lifeline program which can provide a discount on phone and inter- AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on net service for qualifying consumers in social media.
March 2022
Elison Assisted Living of Minot celebrates spring, new beginnings It is said that spring represents new beginnings. Once the sun comes out and the days grow longer, the possibilities seem endless. There’s a different energy around people, one that is driven by positivity. This year, new beginnings feel like a fitting theme, given the events of the past two years. At Elison Assisted Living of Minot, it takes on an especially significant meaning as we begin our first spring as a Sagora Senior Living community. We’re incredibly excited to be a member of the Sagora Senior Living family. For us, it is a great fit, as Sagora Senior Living is committed to the same Resident-First philosophy that we pride ourselves on. We’re committed to enriching the lives of both our residents and their loved ones by crafting a community
Tom Ross Administrator of Elison Assisted Living of Mino
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You can have a Porterhouse Steak as long as it’s rare – a rare treat WASHINGTON, D.C. – It sometimes seems that the world is determined to classify senior citizens as an endangered species, telling us that we need to exercise more in order to keep in shape and eat foods not because they are tasty but because they’re good for you, says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “They are right, of course, whoever ‘they’ are. But does that mean we can’t take an occasional break -- that we can’t take it easy every once in a while or have a meal not because it is particularly good for you but because you crave the flavor?” Certainly you should consult your healthcare provider when it comes to questions about exercise and nutrition, stresses Weber. “Who knows, you may find that your workouts do not have to be as excessive and exhausting as you might think. You may also learn that it’s okay to have a real steak instead of a Grilled Tofu Steak with Piquillo Salsa Verde, as suggested by the folks at Food and Wine.” There’s a lot of research out there that shows we, old timers, should heed
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our MDs when it comes to activities that can have an impact on our health, says Weber. But there is also a lot of research that indicates you might be able to skip a healthy meal on occasion in favor of a Porterhouse steak, for example. But it’s recommended that you choose a steak that is lean and that you don’t overdo it. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietician at the Cleveland Clinic, said, “When you prepare red meat, focus on dry cooking methods, like baking, broiling, grilling, roasting, poaching, or air frying.” She also recommends that you should limit the amount you eat to one or two servings of six ounces or less per week. And, See MEAT — Page 3
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The Wellington bustles with many activities Spring has sprung! At least for us at The Wellington Independent and Assisted Living! We are excited and eager to see what 2022 has in store and we continue to take each day one day at a time. The Wellington has been bustling with activity thanks to our Life Enrichment coordinator and her assistant. Residents have participated in many activities, such as The Wellington Olympics, music performances, bingo, and more! There is plenty to choose from on our monthly activity calendar. In addition to scheduled monthly activities, Wellington residents can participate in a monthly Dinner Club that celebrates the richness of various cultures, and allows residents the opportunity to try different cuisines from around the
Shannon Rolandson Community Relations Director, The Wellington world! Make sure you never miss out on entertainment and upcoming events by joining our emailing list! In like a lion, out like a lamb! This March the saints will come marching in with a Mardi Gras celebration complete with masks, beads, and themed treats. St. Paddy’s Day will boast a celebration with traditional Irish fare and residents can delight in music from the Emerald Isle, Erin Go Bragh! Speaking of Ireland, this month’s Dinner Club focuses on Irish cuisine. April showers bring May
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are nutritious and delicious. The dining room is just one of our many amenities that Continued from Page 2 emphasizes togetherness and community. Shared that offers our residents 24-hour support and access spaces are central to our mission of creating a family to medical care without sacrificing their privacy or atmosphere, as are group activities like religious serindependence. vices in our on-site chapel We don’t subscribe to a and screenings in our movone-size-fits-all approach ie theatre. Our one-floor when it comes to resident care. Instead, we craft care community features an activity center, barber shop, plans for each individual, salon, study/library and for each need. While each indoor fireplace making life apartment has its own all the more convenient. kitchenette, we take care When spring rolls of the cooking! Our dining around and the weather room features chef-prewarms back up, our outpared, gourmet meals that
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she says, limit yourself to less than three ounces a week if you have heart disease and/or high cholesterol. But, again, check with your doctor before you indulge. Even the naysayers admit that it’s okay to have red meat once in a while. The website, health24, put it this way: “Thanks to high-protein diets, red meat is
flowers! Easter falls in April this year and our activities department is busy planning plenty of activities that are sure to get residents hopping! Later this month residents will have the chance to celebrate New Orleans Jazz Fest April 21st. This will definitely get some toes tapping!! April Dinner Club will offer food that can be found in the big easy. Beignet, anyone? Or perhaps some jambalaya? Looking ahead at May, there is much to celebrate throughout this month with celebrations like Cinco de Mayo, honoring our mothers on Mother’s Day, and lastly a tribute to military families and friends on Memorial Day. This day is also the unofficial start to summer, so bring on the sunshine! This month’s Dinner Club will feature ko-
door spaces really shine. Elison Assisted Living of Minot is a pet-friendly community, meaning you and your four-legged friend can both enjoy our walking paths! Additional amenities include a seating area complete with several grills and an outdoor fireplace. We know you’ll love what you see at Elison Assisted Living of Minot. That’s why we’re inviting you to come tour our gorgeous community and meet some of our great residents. After all, it is the season for new beginnings, and this could just be that first step.
making a comeback. Red meat has been linked to a host of health problems, including heart disease, cancers and diabetes. It’s also high in protein and nutrients like iron and vitamin B3. Red meat can be part of a healthy diet – just don’t eat it every day.” By the way, red meats are not just beefsteaks. The term refers to veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse, and goat as well as beef. Bon appetite!
sher foods and Israeli cuisine. As we continue to welcome new residents, we are ensuring everyone’s safety by following all safety measures recommended by the CDC regarding COVID-19. In addition, there are Meridian Company-directed policies to safeguard all residents, staff, and guests. The Wellington in Minot provides the luxury of lakeview apartments. We offer all-inclusive assisted living options in our studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as our premier two-bedroom deluxe apartments that boast over 1,150 square feet! For individuals in need of a temporary stay with assistance, we offer respite care in a furnished apartment. Our pricing structures
include all-inclusive Assisted Living with five additional levels of care available. Enjoy delicious meals, served to you three times a day in our lakeside dining room. If you are not an early riser, our breakfast cart attendant is happy to deliver continental choices to your apartment for you to enjoy at your leisure. Other benefits of community living include housekeeping and laundry services, plenty of opportunities to socialize, scheduled activities, safety and security, 24/7 care staff, and more! The Wellington offers a small-town feel while enjoying the amenities of city living. What are you waiting for? Give us a call today, (701) 858-9800 to schedule a tour at your convenience because Everyone Deserves a Great Life!
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What’s new in 2022? Minot Area Senior Coalition Scams targeting older adults are becoming more imaginative. Scammers stay on top of whatever is new and then create tactics that best fit the situation. Some of the more popular ploys are Zoom, COVID-19 testing and vaccines, and online shopping. Fraud predictions for 2022: As telemedicine continues to evolve, cybercriminals will look for security holes in telehealth apps created for doctor and patient; as well as fake apps that will imitate the real thing. Medical data breaches will continue to grow, aided by the ever-changing digital technologies for medical equipment worn on the human body to collect sensitive data. Online medical services such as notifications about test results or messages from doctors can be spoofed as an important “medical” notification, catching victims off guard, similar to fake messages from banks. Zoom scams include emails, texts, or social media messages that include the Zoom logo and a message saying “your Zoom account has been suspended. Click here to reactivate.” Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers using a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retail site. And what is old is new again in 2022: COVID-19 VACCINES AND TESTING SCAMS The U.S. DHS OIG is alerting the public about fraud related to COVID-19. Scammers are using telemarketing calls, text messages, social media, and door-to-door visits to commit COVID-19 related scams. Scammers are offering COVID testing, grants, and Medicare prescription cards
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ask you to verify personal information such as your Medicare number. Project Reporting Medicare Director, ND fraud: ND Senior MediSenior Medicare Patrol helps seniors care Patrol prevent, detect and report (ND SMP), NDCPD/MSU Medicare fraud. If you suspect you, or someone you know, has been a in exchange for personal victim of a Medicare scam, information, including contact the ND SMP at Medicare numbers. These ndsmp@minotstateu.edu services are not approved or call 1-800-233-1737. For and are dishonest. non-Medicare fraud issues, GENETIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR DNA contact the ND Attorney General’s Office at 1-800TESTING SCAMS 472-2600. Scammers are offering The information provided Medicare beneficiaries is intended to be a general cheek swabs for genetic summary only. Sources of testing to obtain Medicare information for fraudulent information: U.S. Dept. of billing or for medical iden- HHS OIG (2022, January 4). Fraud alert: COVID-19 tity theft. Medicare will most like- scams. Oig.hhs.gov/fraud/ consumer-alerts/fraud-alertly deny the claim, which could make the beneficiary covid-19-scams/; Rutzler, E (2021 Dec 2). Fraud, waste, financially responsible at an average cost of $9000 to and abuse. What’s old is new again: 3 healthcare $11,000. fraud trends to watch for in NEW MEDICARE 2022. https://blog.cotiviti. CARD SCAMS Medicare is NOT issuing com/whats-old-is-newagain-3-fraud-trends-tonew cards. Medicare will never call you uninvited, or watch-for-in-2022
to present ‘Salute to Seniors’ The Minot Area Senior Coalition is busy getting ready for our upcoming 24th “Salute to Seniors” Tuesday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. This year’s theme is “Salute to First Responders.” Our main feature is Danny Elvis who will be doing the Danny Elvis and Johnny Cash shows. Jerry Schlag & friends will play fantastic accordion music. There will be great dancing music for both events. We will have a speaker from the Minot Police Department and a variety of informational vendors who will be helpful for our seniors. Ed Schmaltz will be playing awesome piano dinner music. Larry Nelson will sing all your favorite country western tunes while we wait for our row to be called for our delicious meal catered by the Homesteaders. We will also have coffee ,cookies, ice cream bars and, of course, our great door prizes.
Lois Zahn President, Minot Area Senior Coalition
Those who plan to attend are asked to call 852-3398 to provide a count of attendees for planning purposes. Tickets costing $20 each will be sold at the door. The hot meal and snacks will be included in the ticket price. Plan to attend this great event. We missed our seniors so get those dancing shoes on and wear that big smile. God Bless You
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Estate planning goes high-tech The pandemic has shown us that doing business in the traditional face-to-face sense is becoming a thing of the past. Gone are the days where you must drive into town to attend a meeting because you can join a Zoom call instead. Signing paper documents at the bank is being replaced by using your finger to sign on a tablet instead, and PDF copies are immediately sent to you via email. In that same vein, North Dakotans have new, convenient options for accomplishing routine legal matters and I will describe three of those: online remote notarization, electronic Wills, and the online health care directive registry.
Diane K. Lautt, JD
While there are a few limitations to both the RON and electronic notary services, they are likely to be smoothed over or eliminated as time goes on as these services become the new normal.
also removes roadblocks Electronic Wills for people who live In the 2021 session, in rural areas or who the North Dakota Legare too busy to stop by islature approved the the attorney’s office use of electronic Wills. to have documents Electronic Wills are signed. Minot serves as documents that are crea regional hub for legal ated, signed and stored and financial services electronically, not in for many people, and paper format. Electronic saving a trip into town Wills must be readable from Harvey, Kenmare text and cannot be oral or Bowbells is a great or video Wills. Similar to regular paper Wills, new convenience that electronic Wills must RON provides. RON also allows real either be witnessed by estate closings to occur two people or notarized (RON is often used). without a trip to the bank or title company The North Dakota law in search of a notary. does not specifically Remote Online The North Dakota Secrequire witnesses to Notarization retary of State keeps a be physically present, In the 2019 session, registry of notaries in making it possible to the North Dakota Legis- the state who provide have remote witnesslature approved remote RON. In addition to es. Under current law, online notarization of RON, electronic notary electronic Wills do have documents (called RON services add another to “cross over” to the for short). This means a layer of convenience as paper world to be certinotary does not have to it allows the notary to fied as a true copy so it be in the same place as use an electronic seal to can be printed and filed the person signing the notarize the document with a court for the document. For examinstead of the tradition- probate process after ple, the notary could al notary ink stamp. someone passes away. be sitting in her office downtown and notarize a document for someone on the other side of the country, or for 21 1st Ave. SE, Minot • 852-0561 • www.minotcoa.com someone across town in Our Philosophy the nursing home. The RON rules require the Helping seniors remain interaction between the independent and in their homes. notary and the signer to “There’s no place like home.” be videoed and saved for a certain period. OUR PROGRAMS In the estate planning Congregate Meals Prairie Rose Home Care Services world, RON allows Home Delivered Meals The Parker Coffee Shop nursing home and assisted living residents Health/Foot Care under lockdown access Prairie Rose Home Service offers Housekeeping, Laundry, Grocery to a notary at any time Shopping, Meal Preparation & Respite on a scheduled basis. as long as they have PRHS is a designated ND Quality Service Provider. To receive access to a smartphone, services available from Prairie Rose Home Service call 701-839-2797. tablet or computer. It
To be clear, an electronic Will is not simply a scanned copy of a regular paper Will, but it is instead an electronic document that contains an electronic signature. It is unclear at this time whether electronic Wills will eventually become the “new normal,” or if they will remain a tool to be used only in extreme circumstances, such as someone who is confined to a nursing home or who prefers keeping only electronic records.
Online Health Care Directive Registry The North Dakota Health Care Directive Registry is now up and running. This secure database allows North Dakota citizens to upload their Health
Care Directive so it can be accessed by their health care providers and other authorized users at any time. A Health Care Directive states who has legal authority to make medical decisions for you if you cannot and may contain your specific wishes for end-of-life care. After you upload your directive, you will receive a wallet card with an access ID and PIN to access the document in the online registry. This is handy if you are in a car accident as first responders routinely check wallets, so keep the card behind your driver’s license so it is easy to find. Likewise, if you need to receive medical care while you
are in Arizona for the winter you can have your doctor pull up your directive online instead of trying to remember to pack the paper copy. The law allows citizens, medical providers and attorneys representing clients to upload documents. Private companies, such as DocuBank, have provided similar services for years for an annual fee, and it is encouraging to know the state of North Dakota provides a similar service free of charge to its citizens. The link to register is: www.nd/gov/hdir/login. This article does not constitute legal advice. Each individual should consult his or her own attorney.
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CLUB CALENDAR Alamo Senior Center 528-4881
3 months Crosby Senior Center Souris Basin Transit: Mon965-6964 day-Friday, in town. Minot on Business Meeting: 2nd TuesBusiness Meeting: 1st Friday, Thursdays. Call 228-2061 for 1:30 p.m. day, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Birthdays, reservations Potluck: 4th Friday, 12 p.m. monthly, last Tuesday Cards, games, speakers: FriCards: Tuesday, following Bowbells Senior Citizens days lunch Senior Meals: local hospital 337-2376 Senior Meals: Tuesdays, 12 Business Meeting: 1st Thurs- program p.m. day, 2:30 p.m. Foot Clinic: Odd months, DiSocial Meetings: Coffee- Deering Senior Citizens vide County Health Nurse Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Thursdays, 728-6662 2-4 p.m. Business Meeting: 2nd ThursSenior Meals: Monday, day, City Community Center Anamoose Senior Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 a.m. Citizens Birthday Potluck: 3rd Monday Foot Clinic: 2nd Thursday 465-3316 — winter at 12 p.m., summer at Cards: Monday, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Business Meeting: 1st MonBus Service to Kenmare and Senior Meals: Tuesdays, day, bingo & speaker Minot is available. Thursdays, Fridays, Country Social Meeting: 3rd Friday Store & Cafe Senior Meals: Mondays, 11:30 Burlington Friendly Foot Clinic: 2nd Thursday a.m.-1 p.m. Bus Trips to many events Seniors Chair Exercise: Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. 838-3561 Free Blood Pressure Check: Douglas Nifty Fifties Business Meeting: 3rd Thurs1st Monday day, 4:30 p.m., Potluck Supper 529-4431 Cards & Dominoes: Fridays, Social Meetings: Coffee- MonBusiness Meeting: 4th Tues6:30 p.m. day, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11 day, with potluck a.m. Foot Clinic: 4th Monday, even Cards: Thursdays, 1:30-4 p.m. months, First District Health Berthold Senior Citizens Foot Clinic: 3rd Wednesday, Nurse 453-3680 odd months, First District Health Social Events: Bingo and lots Business Meeting: 3rd ThursNurse of visiting day, 3:45 p.m. Pancake Breakfast: Last SatQuilting Mission: Jan.-May, all Cards, Games, Lunch: Tuesurday, January-October, 8 a.m.- invited days & Fridays Bone Builders Exercise: Mon- 12 p.m. days & Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Drake Senior Citizens Butte Senior Center Foot Clinic: 2nd Wednesday, 465-3225 even months, First District Nurs626-7243 Business meeting: 2nd Mones Business Meeting: 1st Tues- day of every month at 2 p.m. day, 2 p.m., cards & games Potluck: 4th Monday of month Social Meetings: Tuesdays, at noon. Bottineau Senior Center cards, bingo, games, programs 228-3339 November-May open to the public. Cards, games, socializOpen: Monday-Friday, 10 planned ing, coffee, snacks every Friday a.m.-3 p.m. at 2 p.m. Carpio Senior Citizens Business Meeting: 1st TuesFoot Clinic: Call Commission day, 1 p.m. 468-5908 on Aging at 852-0561 for apBoard Meeting: 1st Tuesday, Business Meeting: 3rd Thurspointment. 12:30 p.m. day, 4 p.m. Souris Basin Transit: To Minot Senior Meals: Monday-Friday, Social Meeting: 3rd Thursday, every second and fourth Thurs12 p.m. potluck & cards, 6 p.m. Brunch: 1st & 3rd Sunday, Foot Clinic: 2nd Wednesday, day. Call for an appointment by 12-1 p.m. even months, First District Health Wednesday at 3 p.m. at 8397433 or 852-8008. Sit & Be Fit Exercise: Wednes- Unit days & Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Pool: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Cards & Pool: Daily Esmond Golden Age Club Whist: Thursdays, 1 p.m. Potluck Brunch: 1st & 3rd 249-3230 Sundays Business & Social Meeting: Birthday Celebrations: Every 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Activities: readings
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Fessenden Senior Citizens 547-3403
Business Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, speakers, programs, games Social Activities: Holiday meals and potlucks Senior Meals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, catered by Wells & Sheridan Aging Council, (home delivered meals available) Birthdays: 1st Monday
Flaxton Senior Citizens 596-3850
Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday Foot Clinic: 4th Wednesday, odd months, First District Health Nurse Pinochle: Wednesdays
Glenburn Senior Citizens 362-7773
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Coffee, 10 a.m., Meals, 11:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast: 1st Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meeting to follow. Birthday potluck: 3rd Sunday, 12:30 p.m., games and cards. Footcare: 3rd Monday Gatherings: Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Last Hurrah; 2nd Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Minot restaurant, location to be announced at previous month’s meeting; 3rd Thursday, Last Hurrah, 5:30 p.m.
Grenora Senior Center 694-2472
Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, 1 p.m. Cards: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Senior Meals: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 12 p.m. Foot Clinic: odd months, morning, Divide County Health Nurse
Harvey Senior Citizens
Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. Business meeting: 2nd Tuesday, birthdays and lunch. Bingo, cards: Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Bone builders exercise: Mondays, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Wells, Sheridan Aging Council meals: Monday-Friday at 12 p.m. Supper once a month. Home delivered meals available. Wells, Sheridan Aging Counci daily bus service to Harvey. Bus rides to Minot and Bismarck, call 324-4032.
Kenmare Senior Citizens Center 385-4551
Business Meeting: Jan., April, July, Oct Social Meetings: Monday-Saturday, games, 1:30 p.m., lunch, 3 p.m. Senior Meals: Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m. Foot Clinic: 3rd Wednesday, First District Health Nurse Exercise: Tuesdays, ThursGranville Senior Citizens days, 9:30 a.m. 728-6888 Birthday Potluck: NovemBusiness Meeting: 2nd Mon- ber-April, Saturday, 12 p.m.; day, 2 p.m. May-October, Friday, 6 p.m. Cards, puzzles and coffee: Monday-Friday Lansford Hi Neighbors Senior Meals: Monday-Friday, Business Meeting: 1st 11:30 a.m., Memorial Diner Foot Clinic: 3rd Monday, con- Wednesday, 5 p.m., dinner, Lansford Mall tact First District Health Nurse Social Meetings: Activities, Birthdays: 2nd Thursday, odd months, potluck meal at 4:30 Tours, Events as planned Senior Meals: Monday-Friday, p.m. Souris Basin Transit: to Minot, Backroads Cafe
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CLUB CALENDAR Foot Clinic: 4th Thursday, odd p.m., cards, dominoes, shuffle Powers Lake Senior months, Lansford Mall, First Dis- board, puzzles Citizens trict Health Nurse 464-5630 Souris Basin Transit: ThursParker Senior Center Open: Monday-Saturday, 7:30 day, to Minot Minot 852-0561 a.m. – 8 p.m. Educational activities, tours, Business Meeting: 3rd Saturwebsite: videos throughout the year. day, 5:30 p.m., potluck www.minotcoa.com Social Meetings: 2nd Wednesemail: Lignite Senior Citizens day, 1:30 p.m. mcoapsc@srt.com Club Senior Meals: Mondays, Cafe 60 Breakfast: MonWednesdays, Fridays, 12 p.m., 933-2855 day-Friday, 7-10 a.m. reservations required, catered by Business Meeting: 1st Friday Congregate Meal Program: Social Meetings: Cards, Tues- Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. - The Food Barn Foot Clinic: 3rd Wednesday, days & Thursdays, 1-4:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. First District Health Nurse Senior Meals: Mondays, Meals on Wheels: Call 852Souris Basin Transit: ThursWednesdays, Fridays, 12 p.m. 0561 days, to Minot Foot Clinic: 2nd Monday, Exercise: Tuesdays, ThursActivities: Cards, puzzles, Christ Lutheran Church days, 9:30 a.m. snooker, coffee with treats, anyYoga: Wednesdays, Fridays, time! Local papers, books and TV 9 a.m. (No yoga 3rd Wednesday) Makoti Senior Citizens available. Bingo: 2nd &4th Thursdays, 726-5757 12 p.m. Business Meeting: 2nd Ray Senior Center Call Minot Commission on AgWednesday, 7 p.m. 568-3946 ing for questions, 852-0561. Social Meetings: Potluck SupBusiness Meeting: 2nd Tuesper, 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m., day, 12:30 p.m. Parshall Golden Jet Set Frozen Senior Meals: Order Senior Meals: Tuesdays, 12 862-3444 1st week of month, 726-5757 p.m. Hours: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Special events and activities: as to 2 p.m. Max Over 55 Club planned Business Meeting: 1st 679-2265 Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Business Meeting: 4th Friday, Rolla Senior Citizens Home-cooked meal: Wednes12 p.m., June and July, 6 p.m., 477-6421 days, 12 p.m. with potlucks. Foot Clinic: by appointment Business Meeting: 2nd Friday, 4th Wednesday, even months. 12:45 p.m., bingo, entertainment Mohall Activities: Wednesdays, puzSenior Meals: Monday-Friday, Business meeting: 3rd Friday zles. 12 p.m.; home delivered and froPotluck: 1st & 3rd Friday, 12 zen meals available p.m. Foot Clinic: 3rd Thursday Plaza Senior Center Bone builders exercise: MonExercise: Bone Builders pro497-3320 days, Wednesdays, Fridays, gram for seniors Business Meeting: 3rd 9:30 a.m. Transportation Van: available Wednesday, 3 p.m., cards, potfor rides to medical appointments, luck shopping, business appointments Newburg Senior Citizens Senior Meals: Tuesdays, 272-6204 Thursdays, Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Rugby Senior Citizens Senior Meal: Wednesdays, Plaza Cafe; Mondays, Wednes776-2240 days, Breakfast, Plaza Cafe 11:30 a.m., Coffee Cup Cafe, Foot Clinic: Every other Newburg Mall Open daily: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Foot Clinic: 1st Wednesday, month, Mountrail County Health Business Meeting: 2nd Monodd months, Community Center, Nurse day, 1:30 p.m. Yoga/Exercise: Three times a First District Health Nurse Senior Meals: Monday-Friday, week 11:45 a.m., Reservations required Computer: available for mem- by 1:30 p.m. day prior. New Town Lakeside bers Bingo: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Senior Citizens Souris Basin Transit: Daily, in 627-2818 Rugby and Thursdays, to Minot Business meeting: 1st Friday, 12 p.m. Senior meals: Fridays, 12
Ryder Happy Hours Club
Board meetings: last Tuesday Business Meeting: 1st Monday before last Friday, 5:30 p.m. Potlucks: last Friday, 6:30 p.m. Breakfast: Monday-Friday, 7-9 a.m. Special events and activities as Tioga Senior Citizens planned. 664-3425 Monthly Board/Business MeetSawyer Senior Citizens ing: 2nd Monday, 10:30 a.m., bingo Meals: Tuesdays, Fridays, 12 624-5256 p.m. Email: Home Delivered meals: Tuessawyerseniorcitizens@srt. days, Fridays, call ahead com Cards: Tuesdays, Fridays, 1 Potluck meals planned periodip.m., Board Games available. cally. Senior meals: Mondays, Towner Senior Citizens Wednesdays, Fridays, 12 p.m., VIP Club Sawyer Senior Center. Call 624537-5155 5256 for meal reservations. Pool and exercise: Mondays, Business Meeting: 1st WednesWednesdays, Fridays in the morn- day every other month, 10 a.m. ing. Coffee: Mondays, 10 a.m. Birthdays: 1st Wednesday, dinCards & games: Tuesdays, ner, cake 6:30 p.m. Activity night and meetings: 2nd Bunco: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Thursday 1:30 p.m. Foot clinic: 2nd Wednesday, Senior Meals: Summer, Moneven months day-Friday; fall & winter, daily exFor information on bus service cept Wednesdays & Saturdays to Minot, call 852-8008. Foot Clinic: 3rd Tuesday, every other month, First District Health Stanley Golden Age Club Unit Monthly Potluck & Birthdays: 628-2101 Last Wednesday, 12 p.m., pinochBusiness meeting: 2nd Friday, le, whist, hand and foot, Bunco. 10 a.m. Home-cooked meal: Fridays, Upham 55+ Club 12 p.m. 768-2581 Birthdays: 4th Friday, cake, muBusiness Meeting: 1st Monday, sic Senior Basin Transit: Tuesdays, alternate months Social Meetings: Cards Thursdays: call for a ride to Minot, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 1 p.m.; 1-800-927-8318. followed by coffee, snacks, 3 p.m. Foot Clinic: 1st Thursday, odd Surrey Senior Citizens months; First District Health Nurse
Activity Center 839-8702 Email: surreyseniors@srt.com
Senior Meals: Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m.. Call by 8 a.m. for reservations. Home deliveries by request. Foot care: Call LaVonne at 2402679 for appointment. Exercise class: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Game night: Jan. 30-April 2. Open to public, snacks. Bingo: Thursdays, 1 p.m., prizes awarded.
Velva Star City Senior Citizens 338-2628
Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, 12 p.m., birthday party, 2 p.m. Senior Meals: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11:30 a.m., catered by Souris Valley Care Center. Volunteers serve, package meals for home delivery. Exercise room available for members only.
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SENIOR SCENE
March 2022
Current update on volunteer status, changes at Trinity Homes My name is Shelly Swearson and I am new to the “Senior Scene.” I am however, not new to the “senior scene” or new to Minot. I have been working in health care for 32 years and 30 of theose years have been at Trinity Homes in Minot. I have been the director of Social Services at Trinity Homes for 22 of those years and last spring I also became the director of Activities and supervise the Transport Aides and the Trinity Homes Beauty Shop. The most challenging thing I have faced in my 32 years working in health care has been the last two years during this pandemic. To watch the residents go through those first several months with no visitors, and being unable to leave their room was heartbreaking. To see the residents thrive today, through all of the changes in rules and regulations, is amazing. Now that we are trying to find a “new normal” at Trinity Homes, it has been a challenge to get residents to participate in activities. Many new residents don’t know what it was like pre-COVID when there were many activities going on. We have always had a long list of talented volunteers in the community coming and going with their musical instruments, dancing shoes, school kids doing crafts with our residents, service members from Minot Air Force Base doing projects with the residents, church circle groups, young adults that came in from the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, and the list goes on.
Shelly Swearson Director of Social Services, Activities Trinity Homes
Unfortunately, at this time we still can’t have volunteers coming in and out of the building, but are looking forward to spring and summer when the residents can go out to them. Last summer the residents made several trips to the zoo, the fair, they had a carnival outside, a car show, special music entertainment, and made trips to the air museum. This summer can only be better than last and hopefully some day we will get some of the same volunteers back that the residents have missed so much. Families can come and go again as they wish and it has been wonderful seeing people, other than staff, roaming our halls. Visitors can contact Social Services at Trinity Homes to get an update on any changes in our visitation status. Through it all, and all the changes in regulations and staffing issues, my heart continues to be with every resident and family that have ever roamed these halls over the last 30 years. I couldn’t ask for a better place to work and I couldn’t be prouder of the staff who have stuck through these challenges to try to make it better for our residents.
CLUB CALENDAR Westhope Senior Citizens 245-6401
Willow City Senior Citizens Center
Wildrose Senior Citizens 539-2169
Wilton Pioneer Senior Center
Business and social meeting: 1st MonOpen Monday-Friday, 2 to 5 pm day, 2 p.m. Bingo, lunch. Business Meeting: 3rd Monday Senior meals: Mondays, Wednesdays, Senior Meals: Monday-Friday, 11:45 Fridays, 12 p.m., Backwoods Cafe a.m., Westhope Public School cafeteria. Card parties: January-March, Mondays, Home delivered meals available 1:30 p.m., lunch Foot Clinic: 2nd Monday Foot clinic: 4th Wednesday, odd month. Call 228-3101 for appointment.
734-6426 Business Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 1 p.m. Social Meetings: Birthdays, 3rd Tuesday, Business meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., 1 p.m. cards, entertainment. Senior Meals: Tuesdays, 12 p.m. Senior meals: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m.. Transportation: Wildrose Public Trans- Reservations required 24 hours in advance. portation, weekly trips to Crosby, Tioga, Wil- Home delivered and frozen meals available. Activities: Coffee, 9 a.m. daily; puzzles liston and Minot. Call for reservations. daily; Cards Mondays, Wednesdays afternoon
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