Helpful information to enhance senior living provided by Pender Adult Services
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Fitness Fusion now accredited in Silver Sneakers program Fitness Fusion is now an accredited partner in the Silver Sneakers Fitness program. With Silver Sneakers, you get lots of option. Join more than 11 million people who are eligible for the Silver Sneakers health benefit. Did you know that one out of five people 65 or older is eligible for a Silver Sneakers membership? If you’re a group retiree, or part of a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement Health plan,
you may already have a Silver Sneakers membership. This active adult wellness program is offered to many Medicare plans across the nation. Sliver Sneakers allows you to get fit the way you want, at your convenience. With this innovative program you can use all basic amenities plus take Silver Sneakers classes. Call your Health Plan today to see if you are eligible.
Fitness classes at the Topsail Senior Center Enjoy the following fitness classes that are offered at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 Highway 17, Hampstead. You may sign up the day class begins or call 270-0708 for more information. •A modified pilates class is offered on Monday. Amy Coleman, a native to the area is our instructor. Come improve your posture, tone your whole body, expand your range of motion, and relieve stress. The cost is $12 per month. Please sign up at Topsail Senior Center. •Gentle yoga will be offered at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Yoga provides health benefits for adults of all ages and fitness levels, and seniors can especially benefit from the increased flexibility and balance it offers. The cost is $12 per month. Instructor will be Kathy Yakimovich. Please sign up at Topsail Senior Center. •Vitality in Action will be offered on Fridays at noon. Amy
Coleman offers this class that is Pilates with a twist. Cost is $12 per month. Please sign up at Topsail Senior Center. •Vinyasi yoga will be offered at Topsail Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Vinyasi yoga is more advanced than gentle yoga. Cost is $12 per month (four sessions). Instructor will be Kathy Yakimovich. Please sign up at Topsail Senior Center. •Tai Chi for Arthritis class meets on Tuesday from 3:15-4 p.m. The cost is $15 for 10- week class. •Advanced Tai Chi -class meets on Thursday from 11:15 a.m. until noon. Class will be $15 for 10 week-class. Instructor will be Kathy Yakimovich. •Geri-fit is a class offered on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15-10 a.m. This is a 45-minute strength training exercise class for older adults. Please sign up at the Topsail Senior Center.
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RSVP passes three years in operation By Barbara Mullins RSVP director
fear is not dying – but rather losing their independence. Right before RSVP was approved for another threeyear grant term, we set our focus area on healthy futures. T his includes caring for our homebound seniors by providing companion care or respite care. There is a constant need for more companions. Volunteer one or two hours a week to visit with a new friend. The more volunteers we have, the more people we can provide our services to. We have also taken on providing volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program in Pender County. RSVP volunteers deliver MOW in Hampstead, Scotts Hills, Maple Hill, Burg aw, and soon Atkinson. It is a big commitment for RSVP to insure enough volunteers to provide this service. It takes under an hour to deliver one of these routes. We always need back-up drivers to help out when there is sickness or vacation. Choose
T h e Re t i re d S e n i o r s Volunteer Program (RSVP) is now more than three years old and we are blossoming in Pender County. All those seeds we planted, cultivated, and nurtured are coming alive. Our volunteer tutors are now in four middle schools and core curriculum is the new program being used in schools throughout the Country This is an effort for students to be on same grade levels no matter where they live. Soon it will be time to proctor EOG exams (looks 13. The cost is $354 per person like week of June 12) and with double occupancy. The there is always a need for more registration will open Sept. proctors. Our developmentally 15, with a $100 deposit. challenged group of students This trip includes din- now volunteer at local thrift ner at the Charleston Crab stores, food banks, library House on James Island, the – we have seen an amazing Charleston Christmas special increase in their self-esteem, show, James Island Holiday confidence and work ethics. Festival of Lights, guided It is a known fact that people tour of historic Charleston, are living a lot longer. We have and holiday shopping. Travel four that are more than 100 Protection is available and years old now. Their biggest recommended. Trips are open to Pender County Residents and their guests. If trips do not fill they will be opened to non-county Pender Transportation is accepting residents after the initial deNew in-county riders posit deadline. Trips are planned with the Call 910-259-9119 Press 1 senior population in mind but younger relatives often attend Shopping, Grocery, Work with seniors. Registration Rural General Public (RGP) Transportation opening date is the earliest you may register. Employment Transportation Deposit is due at registration. Travel protection is Certain restrictions apply for trips available and recommended and Medical appointments. for all trips. You may call Jennifer Mathews at 910-259Services may be interrupted 9119 extension 303 for more if funding is not available. information.
Pender travel group upcoming trips The fall trip will be a fabulous vacation to souther n coastal Maine Sept 28-Oct 3. The cost is $759 per person with double occupancy ($1,009 single). The registration opens May 15. A registration form and a $200 deposit are required. You may mail your deposit to PAS, P.O. Box 1251, Burgaw, NC, attention Jennifer. T h i s t r i p i n cl u d e s s i x days/five nights with five breakfasts and four dinners to include a downeast lobster bake with entertainment. Tours include Kennebunkport, a guided tour of Portland with photo stop at the Portland Head Lighthouse, authentic lobster harvesting on a lobster boat tour, a visit to the Nubble Light in Cape Neddick, outlet shopping in Freeport at L.L. Bean, a stop in Perkins Cove at Oqunquit Beach, and a wine tasting. Travel protection is available and recommended. An additional trip is being planned at Christmas to Charleston S.C. Dec 11-
Seniors at Heritage Place enjoyed Easter activities at the center.
the route closest to where you live and be a valuable resource for RSVP. Give me a call to discuss which RSVP program fits your lifestyle to experience the joy
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of giving or to pay it forward. The time you give brings so much more back to you. I look forward to talking with you. Call me directly at 910-259-9119, ext 329.
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Mark your calendar Wellness Checks Provided by PAS Fitness Fusion First Monday 4:30 p.m. First Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
Weight Watchers Heritage Place Burgaw Thursdays at 4:45 p.m. Weigh in and program follows
Blood Pressure Screenings Provided by Health Department Topsail Senior Center Third Tuesday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Heritage Place Burgaw Fourth Thursday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Pender County Blind Group Heritage Place Burgaw Second Wednesday 1 p.m.
Pender Adult Services, Inc.
Offers assistance in the home for individuals and their families in Pender and Duplin Counties Services include CAP In-Home aide, Personal Care & Private Pay. CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION! Phone: 910-259-9119 Fax: 910-259-9144 Contact: Rebecca Boggs, RN
Personal Care, Sitter, Light house keeping, Respite
Caregivers Support Topsail Senior Center Wednesdays at 12:30-2 p.m. Heritage Place Fourth Thursday 11:30 a.m.
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QUESTIONS: Call Valerie Sutton @ 910 259 9119 X 321
Heritage Place Opportunities Monday 8:00—7:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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9:00 Crocheting 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 11:00 Geri-fit 12:00 Meals 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Quilting Group 1:00 Jewelry
9:00 Oil Painting 11:00 Tai Chi 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Canasta 2:00 Senior Chorus 6:00 Line Dance
9:00 Basket Class 11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Bridge
7:00 Burgaw Rotary 11:00 Bingo 11:00 Geri-fit 12:00 Meals 12:00 Meals 12:45 Rummique/Mexican Saturday—closed Train
1:00 Blind Support Group(2nd)
3:00 Quilting/Sewing Club
Topsail Senior Center Opportunities Monday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 10:00 Modified PILATES 12:00 Meals 12:30 Tree Top Quilters(2nd)
Tuesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Baskets 9:15 Geri-fit Health Checks—(3rd) 10:30 Feel Good Fun 12:00 Meals 2:00 Gentle YOGA
Wednesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Quilting Bee 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 10:00 Knitting Group 12:00 Meals 12:30 Caregiver class
1:00 Woodcarving
Thursday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:15 Geri-fit 10:00 Vinyasi YOGA 10:00 Bingo (earlier time) 11:15 Tai Chi 12:00 Meals 1:00 Quilting Class
Fitness Fusion Group Fitness Classes Pender Adult Services is committed to providing our community a safe, stable, environment in which individuals can maintain their independence, good health practices, and a healthy sense of self-esteem.
Phone: 910-259-9119
Monday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50
Tuesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 CARDIO BLAST 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50
Wednesday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:30 Health Checks (1st) 9:50 PILATES
Thursday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 ZUMBA 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50
4:00 Health Checks (1st)
5:30 BODYPUMP 6:40 ZUMBA
6:30 ZUMBA
5:30 BODY PUMP
6:30 ZUMBA
Facility Available
Phone: 910-270-0708 Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm 9:00 Wood Carving 10:00 Cribbage 12:00 Meals 12:00 Vitality in Action 1:00 Sign Language Class Saturday –closed
Phone: 910-259-0422 Friday Open 5:30—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP Saturday Open 8:00—2:30