Ariel's Senior Guide

Ariel’s Guide to Fabulous...

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5 Avoiding Fraud 6 Senior Musings 10 Second Spring Arts 21 Support Groups 23 PIedmont Plus Senior Games

8 Compassionate Care 9 Fun and Fitness 10 Celebrating Creativity 13 Nutrition 16 Good Health

“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”

Betty Friedan

Publisher PK Publishing Editor Brenda Gough Sales Director Martha Warren Graphic Design

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It's the first issue and already there is some concern with the title, Ariel's Guide to Fabulous Senior Living. Some "older adults" do not like the term Seniors. I personally don't like labels, but we need a name for our magazine.

What should we call those in their middle and later years? Baby Boomers? Seasoned Citizens? Older People? Senior Citizens?

Elders? Older Adults? Third Age? OPs? I am going to let you, the readers, determine the final name of “your” magazine. So give it some thought, talk it over with friends, meditate on it, and let’s see what transpires.

Keep in mind that the words we choose to describe ourselves define and shape attitudes. As older adults, we want to continue to make serious contributions to society. We don’t want to be marginalized and placed in a category of people who get discounts and simply "piddle" all day. After all, age is just a chronological marker. The important thing is mental attitude. There is nothing wrong with the word "old," it’s the meaning we give the word. The problem is that we live in an ageist culture. We may not be able to change the situation, but we can change how we react to it.

This first issue is dedicated to my grandmother Stella Jones Smith 4/13/16 2/2/2013, a truly remarkable woman. She suffered from dementia and when I would mention her age over the years, she always remarked, “I’m not that old am I?”

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getfit WALK YOUR WAY INTO SPRING When it comes to weight loss, activity is essential to obtaining results and supporting a healthy lifestyle. Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits and is a key component in the fight against obesity and being overweight, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Spring is the perfect time to learn how easy it is to get started.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released by HHS states that adults can gain substantial health benefits from physical activity by doing two hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) a week of moderateintensity aerobic physical activity coupled with strength training activities. A review by the American College of Sports Medicine states that a greater level of activity is needed to prevent weight gain, produce weight loss, or maintain a weight loss. Maintenance of a weight loss takes the most activity -- 250 minutes a week. Starting slow and maintaining motivation are key to staying active for the long term. A great way to get started is to join a walking team and set a goal such as walking a 5K. The camaraderie and team spirit will help you stay motivated and keep you on track.

Go for the Goal Whether it’s to walk in a 5K, or simply set up a course in the neighborhood to walk with friends, set a tangible goal. Write that goal on paper and mark a date to reach it to stay accountable. Keep in mind that trainers estimate it takes an average of three weeks to form a new habit and eight weeks to prepare for a 5K (3.1 miles).

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Evolution Versus Revolution Evolve into a fitness routine; don’t give your body a reason to revolt.

Start where you are instead of where you want to be to prevent injury or burn out. To determine your level of activity, get a pedometer and see how many steps you take in a day. Each week, try to increase the number of steps by 500 to 1,000 with a long-term goal of walking 10,000 steps per day.

Switch to Manual By passing everyday conveniences can help a person move more.

Take the stairs. Climb the escalator. Keep your car parked at a large strip mall and trek from store to store. Walk to your coworker’s office instead of calling or e-mailing them. These small changes can add up to big results.

Avoiding Telemarketing Fraud If you are age 60 or older—and especially if you are an older woman living alone—you may be a special target of people who sell bogus products and services by telephone. Telemarketing scams often involve offers of free prizes, low-cost vitamins and health care products, and inexpensive vacations.

There are warning signs to these scams. If you hear these—or similar—“lines” from a telephone salesperson, just say “no thank you,” and hang up the telephone: “You must act now, or the offer won’t be good.”

“You’ve won a free gift, vacation, or prize.” But you have to pay for “postage and handling” or other charges.

“You must send money, give a credit card or bank account number, or have a check picked up by courier.” You may hear this before you have had a chance to consider the offer carefully.

“You can’t afford to miss this high-profit, no-risk offer.”

Tips for Avoiding Telemarketing Fraud: It’s very difficult to get your money back if you’ve been cheated over the telephone. Before you buy anything by telephone, remember: Don’t buy from an unfamiliar company. Legitimate businesses understand that you want more information about their company and are happy to comply.

Always ask for and wait until you receive written material about any offer or charity. If you get brochures about costly investments, ask someone

whose financial advice you trust to review them. But, unfortunately, beware—not everything written down is true.

Obtain a salesperson’s name, business identity, telephone number, street address, mailing address, and business license number before you transact business.

Some con artists give out false names, telephone numbers, addresses, and business license numbers.

Verify the accuracy of these items.

Before you send money, ask yourself a simple question. “What guarantee do I really have that this solicitor will use my money in the manner we agreed upon?”

Don’t pay in advance for services. Pay services only after they are delivered.

Be wary of companies that want to send a messenger to your home to pick up money, claiming it is part of their service to you. In reality, they are taking your money without leaving any trace of who they are or where they can be reached.

Don’t pay for a “free prize.” If a caller tells you the payment is for taxes, he or she is violating federal law.

Before you receive your next sales pitch, decide what your limits are—the kinds of financial information you will and won’t give out on the telephone.

Be sure to talk over big investments offered by telephone salespeople with a trusted friend, family member, or financial advisor. It’s never rude to wait and think about an offer.

Never respond to an offer you don’t understand thoroughly.

Never send money or give out personal information such as credit card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers, dates of birth, or social security numbers to unfamiliar companies or unknown persons.

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senior musings on...

“Looking for love....”

By Nancy M. Hall

Several months ago I was asked to moderate a forum. I arrived at my destination with a fresh new hair style and a new outfit. I received some complements by several persons; one older woman’s question was “Are you getting ready to try match.com”? Taken aback, I stammered “no, I guess I could, though.” The woman later confided that she was going on a camping trip with a man she met via the Internet. I have not heard how that turned out. The thing that this exchange left me with is: do we only want to look good to

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impress a man? (This is a whole other topic to be discussed at a later time.) I continue to hear about more and more seniors who are turning to the net for dating ;we are surfing the net instead of going to single bars and clubs. Online dating literally opens up the world for possibilities. As I mused about this, I remember that there were times when men explored a new part of the country where women were scarce, they “mail ordered” women to come and be their brides. So maybe the woman who moved across country to move in with a

man she met on the net is not so different.

Sometimes these unions last and sometimes they do not. In a particular situation I know about, the relationship lasted 6 months. The man didn’t waste any time trying to get connected with another person.

One of the funniest commercials, (can’t remember which one) is the woman who introduces her date she met on-line, supposedly someone who speaks French or a Frenchman. He has difficulty pronouncing “Bonjour.” We continue to hear about situations where persons have posed and presented themselves as one thing on-line, hoping to get a date, only to find in real life that it was a false representation. A picture does not do the trick because you can share one when you were younger or slimmer. Or it can be of another person.

And then there is the saga of Manti Te’o, Notre Dame football player. Is he the victim of a hoax or a participant? He said he had an on-line romance with a woman he never met and was told later that she had died from leukemia. We are still trying to sort this out. Somehow all of the above brought to mind Waylon Jennings song “Looking for love in all the wrong places; looking for love in too many faces”.

And this brings us to Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, Kenan Professor of Psychology at UNC whose book “LOVE 2.0 How our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do and Become.” Her research is on positivity of which love is one component. It is interesting what she says love is not: Love is not: Sexual desire A special bond Commitment Exclusive Lasting Unconditional “Love is an interpersonally situated experience marked by momentary increases in shared positive emotions, bio-behavioral synchrony and mutual care which over time builds: support, social bonds and commitment.” We will need to break this down once we read the book.

I also found it relevant to our musing about internet dating that she identifies love’s two conditions: safety and connection-eye contact, face time. I wonder if she addresses the role of the internet. I realize these are only snippets from her found on the internet. Stay tuned.

Anyway, I hope you find true love-however you may define it.

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Recently, while reading in a favorite book “THE WISDOM OF AWAKENING” by Mark Nepo, I came across the idea of how we represent ourselves to others. The author is writing about unconditional love.

“Unconditional love is not so much about how we receive and endure each other, as it is about the deep vow to never, under any circumstance, stop bringing the flawed truth of who we are to each other.” Don’t we always try to put our best foot forward, even to those who we know and love? To me, it is awesome to think of being this transparent without the fear of being rejected.

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180 Days. Compassionate Care.

180 Days! Six months. That’s the number of days we wish our patients and their families could benefit from our care. Unfortunately, most patients and families who experience hospice care wish they had called sooner. In fact, nearly eight out of 10 families express this sentiment. That’s the bad news. The good news is that once patients and families do connect with hospice, they immediately feel the burdens ease physically, emotionally, and often, financially. This support and peace of mind cannot come soon enough when the realities of serious illness and limited-life expectancy are looming.

At Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, it is our mission to provide information and education so that every patient and family who can benefit from our care understands how to access our care - easily and quickly. We make every effort to do that, yet for many, until it’s time for hospice care, it isn’t given much thought.

Because the number one piece of feedback we get from families is that they wish they had enlisted our care sooner, we are eager to share this important message; hospice is not intended to be ‘11th hour care,’ but rather tremendous support and compassionate care that is available to patients and their families for months.

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And there is more good news; 92% of patients have Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance that covers nearly all hospice care. More specifically, these benefits cover home visits from the hospice team, medications, medical equipment and supplies, and bereavement/ grief support for the family after a loved one has passed away. Is that surprising to you?

We recognize that end of life can be a difficult scenario to talk about and plan for, however, the benefits and value of hospice care are too great not to understand. So we invite families in our community to get to know us so that they can get the compassionate care they deserve when they need it most.

Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, the first hospice in the state, has been serving patients and families in the Piedmont Triad for generations. If, in your heart-of-hearts or in your physician’s opinion, it would surprise you if your loved one was still living in 12 months, then it’s time to call and get the support you deserve.

Hospice & Palliative CareCenter is the most established hospice in the state – serving 13 counties from four offices. As a non-profit organization, no patient is ever turned away.

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Mark your calendars for May 29, 2013, which is National Senior Health & Fitness Day; and plan to participate in the Celebration of Healthy Aging. This FREE event (for ages 55+) will be held from 10am – 2pm at a venue to be announced soon. The day will include entertainment, health screenings, a variety of exhibitors, refreshments, and FUN! We are planning to compete for a Guinness World Record.This event is being coordinated by a committee of individuals dedicated to promoting the wellness of seniors; and includes representatives from the Forsyth County Department of Public Health,

Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks, YMCA, Gateway YWCA, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Kernersville Senior Center, The Living Well Senior Center, Forsyth County Aging Services and community volunteers.

In addition to your participation, the committee is looking for event day volunteers and exhibitors.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Thompson at (336) 703-3219.

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THE PATH TO A FESTIVAL

By Nancy M. Hall

It was seven years ago that I wrote on creativity and aging and my desire for Winston-Salem to hold an arts festival for people in the older age group. I had met the gero-psychiatrist Dr. Gene Cohen when he was in North Carolina and learned about his research on the many ways creativity enhances older persons’ lives. At a national conference on aging, I learned some cities, smaller than Winston-Salem. had begun programming for this age group. So why couldn’t Winston-Salem, “ the city of the arts and innovation” put on a festival celebrating our senior artists?

Where should I start to promote this idea? I wanted a steering committee and was able to get a meeting with one of our most respected artists, Earline Heath King. Unfortunately, I was not able to convince her to buy into the idea. Next, I had the occasion to meet Phil Hanes, a community mover and shaker. It was a social occasion and I felt emboldened to approach him after reading his book How to Get Anyone to do Anything. Unfortunately, the conversation did not progress very far as he wanted to know how I was defining “old”. He showed no interest in being involved in such an endeavor and said that such an effort would require an outside consultant. Second strike-out. I continued to float the idea at various aging service meetings; the director of community out -reach at UNCSA heard me and I was hopeful.

Nothing came of it.

Then in the fall of 2011, Trudy Adkins, editor of the Triad Retirement Resource Guide who attends many of the meetings on aging and had heard me talk about 10 Fabulous Senior Living

the subject, did a feature on senior artists in the triad. She noted that I was interested in a senior arts festival and asked people to get in contact with me, if interested in working on such. Susan Surman, author contacted me and together with three other artists, Carol Roan, author, Dahlia Dean , author and Glad Roy, painter began to meet at the Community Arts Cafe. This group named the festival “Second Spring.” I invited other persons and the group grew in number. We had a phone conference with Dr.Gay Hanna of the National Center for Creative Aging about how to proceed and funding.

We knew we needed to involve the Arts Council.

By chance I was at a social occasion where I met Milton Rhodes who agreed to talk with me. He was open to exploring the concept and invited us to meet at the Arts Council. He has continued to be very supportive.

We formed a non-profit organization, set our mission and goals, elected a board of directors, began raising funds, and contacting artists to participate.

It is for artists 60 and above who live in Forsyth County. The organization’s first event is the Festival set for May 14,15,16,17, 2013. The first day will set the foundation for creativity and aging. Our keynote speaker is Susan Perlstein, who founded the National Center for Creative Aging. We will have local participants to serve on a panel to discuss the impact of the arts on health and wellness and on the economy. We will have examples of best practices for programming on aging. We will

have various artists to give a testimony on what the arts mean to them. The second day will be devoted to literary arts, the third to visuals and the last to music and dance. We will have some artists demonstrating their craft at the Sawtooth School. Some of the individuals and groups who have committed to perform are: the Snappy Tappers, New Horizons Band, Kathy Fitzgerald, author of DIVAS, DAMES, AND DOLLS, Ann Guill and Mona Wu. Linda Weaver has agreed to do the official painting for the festival. It will be raffled off with proceeds going to the cost of the Festival.

Each person attending will receive a directory of arts opportunities offered by individuals and classes.

The directory will also be available on line.

For more information go to www. arts60plus.org or 336-473-0305, or Second Spring Arts, Inc. Box 24306. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27114 April 2013

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Angel Hair Pasta & Asparagus Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Cooking Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Saute asparagus in the pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and mushroom slices; cook 3 minutes more.

Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Gently toss pasta with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed red pepper.

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Bananas contain 15% of the Daily Value of Manganese. Manganese helps maintain healthy bones and protects cells from oxidative damage.

Bananas contain 13% of the Daily Value of Potassium. Potassium helps maintain a normal blood pressure (already within normal limits) and muscle function.

A single serving (one medium-sized banana) also contains 12% of the daily-recommended dietary fiber intake for a normal adult.

Fiber has been shown to improve digestive function.

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Anti-Inflammatory Benefits - Research shows that avocados help prevent inflammation in the body, which will help osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and a whole host of other problems.

Maintaining of Cardiovascular Health Heart health improves by including oleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids in the diet, which are contained in avocados.

Blood Sugar Regulation Avocados are a relatively low carbohydrate food, which means that only about 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates. Also, they contain less than 2 grams of sugar in 1 cup, which is low on the glycemic list. It is also a great source of fiber for diabetics and everyone else needing to be on a low glycemic diet.

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1. Believe in yourself.

Myths about aging can contribute to a failing memory.

Middle-aged and older learners do worse on memory tasks when exposed to negative stereotypes about aging and memory, and better if exposed to messages about memory preservation into old age.

2. Economize your brain use.

Take advantage of calendars and planners, maps, shopping lists, file folders, and address books to keep routine information accessible. Designate a place at home for your glasses, keys, and other items you use frequently.

3. Organize your thoughts.

New information that’s broken into smaller chunks, such as the hyphenated sections of a phone or social security number, is easier to remember than a single long list, such as financial account numbers or the name of everyone in a classroom.

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Veterinary expenses can put a huge strain on finances for many of our seniors. Senior Pets Food & Vet Assistance is geared to help some of our older pets find a good home. After the dog or cat is placed, we continue to help with vet care if the new owner is unable to afford it.

If you would like to donate to our vet fund you can make a donation to Clemmons Veterinary Clinic, 6330 Cephis Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012 tele: 766-8511 Please reference Carolina Animal Network Senior Fund For more information: www.carolinanetwork.wordpress.com 336.766.1211

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goodhealth INSOMNIA

AND AGING

Insomnia, or not being able to sleep, is a common problem for older adults. Many accept it at a normal part of aging, however illness, inactivity, poor sleep habits, and using alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco may contribute to it.

All adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night, but only about half of all seniors get a good night’s rest. As you age, sleep becomes less restful because less time is spent in the deeper levels of sleep, which are the most restorative.

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Older adults also tend to get tired earlier in the evening and wake up earlier in the morning.

Being older exposes you to risk factors for sleep disturbance such as being less physically active, having more health problems that disturb sleep, and using more medications.

Stress, anxiety, and depression may contribute to insomnia, as well. Unfortunately some people use alcohol to treat these symptoms, but alcohol produces very poor sleep and causes premature awakening after only a few hours.

Improving environmental factors to help promote sleep — rather than sleeping pills

Get Enough Sleep Naturally.The promotion of regular sleep is known as sleep hygiene. The following is a list of sleep hygiene tips which can be used to improve sleep.

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Tips for Improving Your Sleep Hygiene

• Sleep hygiene refers to a number of things you can do to improve your quality of sleep.

• Get enough daylight. Light exposure helps maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle.

• Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol; don’t eat right before bedtime.

• Exercise regularly during the daytime and try relaxing exercise before bedtime, such as yoga.

• Avoid daytime naps.

• Establish a regular nighttime routine and try to go to sleep at the same time every night.

• If you cannot get to sleep or cannot get back to sleep after awakening in the middle of the night, don’t toss and turn. It is best to get up for 15 to 20 minutes and do something else, then try sleeping again when you begin to nod off.

• Associate bed with sleep. Make sure your bedroom is used only for sleeping or sex.

Hours spent watching TV or reading in bed is counterproductive to quality sleep.

• Keep your sleep environment comfortable and relaxing. At night your bedroom should be a few degrees cooler than during the day, pleasant, and dark.

• Do not take over-the-counter sleep aids without first consulting your doctor. These pills usually contain diphenhydramine (the main ingredient in Benadryl), which is a major contributor to daytime fatigue, slowed reaction time, and not being able to think clearly in people over 70.

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What is the SilverSneakers Fitness Program?

SilverSneakers is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events.

Unlock the door to greater independence and a healthier life with SilverSneakers. Health plans around the country offer our award-winning program to people who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers provides a fitness center membership to any participating location across the country. This great benefit includes: •Access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, pool, sauna and other available amenities •Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance •Health education seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle •A specially trained Program AdvisorSM at the fitness center to introduce you to SilverSneakers and help you get started •Member-only access to online support that can help you lose weight, quit smoking or reduce your stress •SilverSneakers Steps for members without convenient access to a location. Please call 1-888423-4632 (TTY: 711) to find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers Steps.

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as regularly active people? Here is some valuable information on physical activity and cardiovascular health from the American Heart Association.

If I exercise, will I prevent heart disease?

Physical inactivity, along with cigarette smoking, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol, is one of the major modifiable risk factors for heart attack. There is no guarantee that you won’t get heart disease, but you’ll reduce your chance of heart disease if you avoid the risk factors.

I have been inactive for years. Shouldn’t I see a doctor before I start exercising?

Older adults who are inactive and at high risk for heart disease (or who already have a medical condition) should seek medical advice before starting or significantly increasing their physical activity. Most apparently healthy people of any age can safely engage in moderate levels of physical activity (e.g., moderate walking, gardening, yard work) without consulting a doctor first.

How much physical activity is enough?

If you’re inactive, doing anything is better than nothing! Studies show that people who have a low fitness level are much more likely to die early than people who have achieved even a moderate level of fitness. If you want to exceed a moderate level of fitness, you need to exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, on most days of the week, at 50 to 80 percent of your maximum capacity.

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Support groups are one of the best places for caregivers to meet other caregivers.

These groups provide an environment that promotes socialization and a building of a network of caring, supportive people. Support groups are not meant to be group therapy but they do allow each person to listen and share their experiences with others. They are a wonderful vehicle for support and dissemination of information.

Where to Find a Support Group Support groups are found in many different locations. Some places that may offer information on a support group include hospitals, doctors’ offices, senior newspapers, churches, the Internet, and information-andassistance services such as Senior Services’ Help Line 336-724-2040.

336-724-2155 Alzheimer’s Support Group – Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center 336-766-2131 Alzheimer’s Support Group – The Elms at Tanglewood 336-993-1881 Alzheimer’s Support Group – Kerner Ridge Assisted Living Alzheimer Support Group 336-725-3085 336-924-8029 Arthritis Support Group 336-760-9983 Cancer Services, Inc. 336-722-4346 Forsyth County Stroke Club 336-768-1177 Hard-of-Hearing Support Group Stratford Hearing Care Center 336-299-4136 Multiple Sclerosis 336-713-5052 NC Stroke Association 336-765-8804 Parkinson’s Support Group – BestHealth 336-727-2505 Stroke Victim’s Support Group – Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation 336-996-6696 Visually Impaired Support Group – The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville 336-727-2505 Visually Impaired Support Group – Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation April 2013

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playbook THE PIEDMONT PLUS SENIOR GAMES NEVER TOO OLD TO PLAY & NEVER TOO LATE TO CREATE The word is out about the Piedmont Plus Senior Games.

It is no longer a once per year occurrence, but rather a way of life for our local Seniors.

The City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks department has sponsored the Local Senior Games since 1984. Below are answers to some of the most often asked questions.

How old do you have to be to participate? Anyone 55 years of age or better on December 31, 2013 may join this year’s fun and fellowship. Are there various divisions? All seniors will participate with other Seniors who are the same age within 5 years of age. The divisions are 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, & 95-99. It is also of note that Men and Women participate separately with the exception of mixed doubles competition and the SilverArts. When do the games take place? This year the games will be held April 11 – April 20 (with cycling on April 23, Golf on May 6 and the softball tournament on June 1).

How do I enter? Entry forms are located at all City of WinstonSalem Recreation & Community Centers, YMCAs, the Gateway YWCA, at the Black Phillips Smith Government Center or on line at www.weplay.ws.

How much does it cost? Only

$10 which gets you into nearly any event in which you would like to participate. The events that cost additionally are Golf (due to Greens Fees), bowling (due to lane rentals), and bocce (as box lunches are provided). In addition to entry for the event, the Entry fee also includes a full meal at the opening ceremony on April 11, a t-shirt, a gift, and gift bag. Where do these

events take place? The Senior Games take place throughout the City of Winston-Salem. Can I train for my event(s)? Absolutely!!!

You are encouraged to start now in getting ready to participate.

Visit your local Recreation/ Community center, YMCA or the Gateway YWCA. A variety of the Senior Games events are offered at each facility. What is involved in SilverArts? There are categories for artists, photographers, writers, performers, wood turners, and those who knit or quilt. What do I get if I win? Similar to the Olympics 1st place gets a Gold medal, 2nd receives a Silver medal and third receives a Bronze medal. If you win a medal, you earn the right to represent the Piedmont Plus Games in Raleigh this Summer for the North Carolina. Do SilverArtists win medals? They do. All artwork as well as the performing arts are judged and scored. All SilverArts winners earn the right to represent us in Raleigh as well. The only exception is the Best in Show for the Performing Arts. We qualify only one act to represent us in Raleigh.

How do I find out more about the Piedmont Plus Senior Games?

Contact Chuck Vestal at 727-2325, Jessica “Jessi” Garrett at 727-2321, or visit our website at www.weplay. ws and go to the Seniors Page. For SilverArts details please contact Elaine Williams at 659-4315.

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