GRANVILLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICESLife is great when you participate!

FEBRUARY 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUETax Assistance Begins...........22018 Senior Games.................4Special Speakers Planned......9Monthly Service Summary.....11

CALENDAR OF EVENTSGranville County...........................5North Granville..............................6South Granville.............................7Locations, Programs & Services, Senior Services Staff............12.

www.granvillecounty.org • e-mail address: kathy.may@granvillecounty.org

RIGHT N WSomebody is very proud of you.

Somebody has faith in you.

Somebody is thinking of you.

Somebody trusts you.

Somebody is caring about you.

Somebody is glad you are their friend.

Somebody misses you.

Somebody wants to be with you.

Somebody wants you to be happy.

Somebody want to hug you.

Somebody admires your strength.

Somebody wants to give you a gift.

Somebody thinks you ARE a gift.

Somebody thinks the world of you.

Somebody would do anything for you.

Somebody values your advice.

Somebody want to be forgiven.

Somebody treasures your spirit.

Somebody wants to laugh with you about old times.

But most importantly, right now………somebody loves you!

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AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS SCHEDULED

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest driver safety course designed especially for drivers 50 and older. The course is intended to help drivers live more independently as they age and remain safe on today’s roads.

The Driver Safety Program course covers defensive driving techniques and the normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with aging. The course also provides practical techniques for adjusting to these changes to ensure the driver’s own safety and that of others on the road. Participants learn about current rules of the road and how to operate their vehicles safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Topics include: maintaining proper following distance; methods of changing lanes and turning at intersections; effects of medications on driving; minimizing the effect of dangerous blind spots; limiting driver distractions such as eating, smoking and cell phone use; properly using safety belts, air bags and anti-lock brakes; maintaining physical flexibility and monitoring the driving skills and capabilities of yourself and others.

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will host the AARP Driver Safety Class on Wednesday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. You must preregister for this class by calling the Granville County center at (919)693-1930. The cost for this class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members which includes all course materials.

Course participants may be eligible to receive a state mandated, multi-year discount on their auto insurance premium. Participants should contact their insurance company or agent for more details.

The instructor for this class will be Lynroy Thomas, a certified AARP Driver Safety Program instructor. Sign up now!

TAX ASSISTANCE BEGINS THIS MONTH

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteers will be back at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford beginning this month. Tax assistance will begin Thursday, February 8th. Volunteers will be available from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. each Thursday from February 8th until Thursday, April 12th for those needing tax assistance.

This is a FREE service and appointments are required. Appointment times will be reserved for those 60 and older only. Anyone under the age of 60 can be seen each Saturday at the Richard Thornton Library in Oxford between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Appointments are not needed at the library, taxes are done on a first come first serve basis.

Participants will need to bring a valid picture ID, Social Security cards for yourself and any dependents you may be claiming, income information, proof of health insurance and your previous year tax returns.

To schedule an appointment please call the senior center at (919)693-1930.

COFFEE WITH KATHYKathy May, Senior Services Director, visits

one of our three senior centers each month to talk with interested persons about our services or answer any questions you may have.

This program is held the first Wednesday of each month and rotates between our three senior centers. This is a great way to get information about our programs or any aging issue.

This month Kathy will be at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford on Wednesday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend.

February Is American Heart Month!Ensuring Americans live longer, healthier and more productive live!

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Kathy’s KornerBy: Kathy May

Would you like to be a part of a team that provides services to the seniors of our community? Granville County Senior Services has several volunteer opportunities currently available for the right individuals. We are looking for those who enjoy working part-time, have a positive attitude, and will be dedicated.

The following volunteer opportunities are currently available:

– SHIIP counselor The Senior Health Insurance Information Program is a great way for a dedicated, responsible volunteer to become involved. You would be primarily trained by our Medicare Specialist, Carolyn Keith. Some basic computer knowledge is needed, but there is a specific program we use for this program, and you can be easily taught how to use it. Being a SHIIP Counselor is mostly about assisting Medicare recipients with choosing a prescription drug plan that is best for them, as well as helping them solve programs that may arise. After training, you would be provided with work space within the senior center and pick your own part-time hours to work. There is a possibility of this becoming a part-time paid position within a few months.

– Educational Program Coordinator This would be a great part-time opportunity for a retired educator. We need someone to help us move toward expanding our educational offerings and our Creative Lifelong Learning Program. You would be working with our staff to develop new ideas for classes and programs that would interest our community, recruiting instructors, and scheduling.

– Senior Games Assistant This individual would be working with our local senior games staff to coordinate and hold events in various locations throughout Region K (Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren Counties) during April and May. Necessary training will be provided.

– Home Delivered Meal Driver Individuals are needed to deliver meals to homebound senior adults. No route is longer than one hour in length. Meals are usually delivered between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. You can deliver once or twice per month, once or twice per week, or more often…it is up to you! This task is always easier and more fun if it is done in pairs….so grab your partner or your friend and make a huge difference in someone’s life!

If you are interested in becoming a part of our great team, give me a call at (919)693-1930 to discuss your thoughts and to get additional information!

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It’s hard to believe that it soon will be time to begin the 2018 Region K Senior Games. Region K Senior Games are set to begin Thursday, March 22nd in Warren County. Registration forms are available at all three of our senior centers. Senior Games are open to any adult ages 50 and better in Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren counties.

Events inc lude tennis , horseshoes , shuffleboard, golf, bowling, track and field and much more. All athletic events will be held during the months of April and May, ending with the SilverArts showcase and Senior Games awards ceremony to held in Vance County on Thursday, May 24th. This year’s SilverArts showcase will be hosted by Vance County.

If you would like to register for this year’s event please visit the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford, the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall or the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor to pick up a registration packet. The registration deadline is February 23rd. Join us for the fun – let’s go Granville County!

We all know information is at our fingertips with the Internet. Well now that includes your Senior Connection! The Senior Connection has been available on our website now for several years, but now you can sign up to have it emailed directly to you! If you would like to have our monthly Senior Connection emailed to you please go to our website, www.granvillecounty.org, look for the Senior Services tab and click on newsletter. You can register from there. If you sign up to receive the newsletter by email and are currently receiving it through the mail, please let us know to take you off the mailing list. We hope you will take advantage of this as you will be able to be among the first to find out what’s going on at your senior centers. For more information or if you have trouble registering please call the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford at (919)693-1930.

SIGN UP TO BE THE FIRST TO GET YOUR SENIOR

CONNECTION!

February and the winter weather is endless. Let’s explore a new technique for our watercolors – stencils!

In this class, we’ll create simple still life paintings and use stencils and watercolor pencils to give our paintings a “new” look. This is an uncommon way to use watercolor pencils – one that is fun, creative and a bit “different.”

Techniques will cover values, watercolor pencil in a non-traditional way, softening edges, a bit of negative work and more.

We will meet Tuesday, February 20 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. The cost for early registration will be $35.00 per person (after February 10th cost will be $40.00). Participants should bring their own supplies including a small set of watercolor pencils. The instructor will be providing “suggested” images to use for these creative works as well as stencils we can share.

Please register by calling Lin Frye at (919)693-1461 or you can email her at linfrye@yahoo.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2018 REGION K

SENIOR GAMES!HEARING SCREENING

PLANNEDThe South Granville Senior Center

in Creedmoor will hold a free hearing screening on Friday, February 23rd beginning at 10:30 a.m. Kay Satterwhite, Hard of Hearing Specialist with the NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will first talk with interested persons about resources available for individuals with hearing loss. The screening will take place after her presentation. Signs of hearing loss include, thinking people mumble, difficulty hearing soft sounds, understanding speech in noisy environments, straining to hear and more. Individuals may be eligible for a hearing aid, amplified telephones and weather radios through the agency’s Equipment Distribution Services. If you have noticed changes in your hearing, join us for this screening.

WET BRUSHES – STILL LIFE WITH STENCILS

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Granville County Senior Center • 919.693.1930107 LANIER STREET • P.O. BOX 1287 • OXFORD, NC 27565 • “A Certified Center of Excellence”

FEBRUARY 201810:00 Bingo

11:45 Water Aerobics

– YMCA

1:30 Spades

4:00 Choir Practice

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ROSESARE RED!

ADOREYOU!

YOUROCK!

YOU’RESWEET!

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Stretch & Wiggle 11:00 Black History Month DVD Program 1:30 Spades 2:00 Ctr. For Lifelong Learning – “3 Questions To Ask God”

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion: Lucille Cooper11:30 Beginner Yoga12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 2:00 Hooks & Needles

9:00 Open Art Studio11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:00 February Birthday Celebration12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club 3:45 Smartphone Class 6:30 Quilting Group

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Quilting10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Coffee with Kathy12:30 Sunday School Study 1:30 Yoga 1:30 Spades

10:00 Bingo (sponsored by GC Veteran’s Support Group)11:00 BP Clinic (sponsored by Walgreens)11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA 1:30 Spades 5:00 Tax Assistance

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Stretch & Wiggle 11:00 Black History Month DVD Program 1:30 Spades 2:00 Ctr. For Lifelong Learning – “3 Questions to Ask God”

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion11:30 Beginner Yoga12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 2:00 Hooks & Needles

9:00 Open Art Studio10:45 Valentine Community Service Project11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club 1:00 Writing Group 3:45 Smartphone Class 6:30 Quilting Group

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Quilting

10:15 Exercise for

Arthritis

12:30 Sunday School

Study

1:30 Yoga

1:30 Spades

10:00 Bingo (sponsored by Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church)11:00 BP Clinic – Jeff Derry11:45 Water Aerobics - YMCA 1:30 Spades 4:00 Choir Practice 5:00 Tax Assistance

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Stretch & Wiggle 11:00 Black History Month DVD Program 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion11:30 Beginner Yoga12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 2:00 Hooks & Needles 2:00 Ctr. For Lifelong Learning – “WW II –The Pacific Theatre”

9:00 Open Art Studio11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club12:30 Wet Brushes 1:30 Moving Forward – Aging Gracefully 6:30 Quilting Group

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Quilting10:15 Exercise for Arthritis12:30 Sunday School Study 1:30 Moving Forward – Aging Gracefully 1:30 Yoga 1:30 Spades

9:00 TRIP: Crabtree Valley Mall10:00 Bingo (sponsored by Mt. Zion Holy Church)11:45 Water Aerobics - YMCA 1:30 Moving Forward – Aging Gracefully 1:30 Spades 5:00 Tax Assistance

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Stretch & Wiggle11:00 Black History Month DVD Program 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion: Bishop Williams11:30 Beginner Yoga12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 2:00 Hook & Needles 2:00 Ctr. For Lifelong Learning – “WWII – The Pacific Theatre”

9:00 Open

Art Studio

10:30 AARP Meeting

11:45 Water Aerobics

– YMCA

12:30 Granville ACBL

Bridge Club

1:00 Writing Group

6:30 Quilting Group

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Quilting10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Stephanie Bias – “Guard Your Card”12:30 Sunday School Study 1:30 Yoga 1:30 Spades

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North Granville Senior Center • 919.693.3383118 HWY 15 • STOVALL, NC 27582

FEBRUARY 2018

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LOVE!BE

MINE!HAPPY

VALENTINE’SDAY!

ROSESARE RED!

ADOREYOU!

YOUROCK!

YOU’RESWEET!

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch

11:45 Water Aerobics

– YMCA

12:30 Rummikub &

“13” Games

2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games

9:00 Coffee & Donut

Social Hour

12:30 Rumikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

10:00 Fun Day

12:30 Rummikub &

“13” Games

9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class11:00 Speaker – Jennifer Clement – “Maria Parham Health Services”11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class10:30 Bingo12:00 February Birthday Celebration12:30 Sing-A-Long12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch

11:45 Water Aerobics –

YMCA

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games

9:00 Coffee & Donut

Social Hour

10:00 Crochet & Loom

Class

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

10:00 Advanced Pretty

Punch

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

1:00 Quilted Ornament

Club

9:00 Games

10:00 Move It & Lose It

Exercise Class

11:45 Water Aerobics –

YMCA

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class10:30 Valentine Bingo11:30 Devotion – Rev. Carliss Jones12:00 Valentine Party12:30 Sing-A-Long12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch

11:45 Water Aerobics –

YMCA

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games

9:00 Coffee & Donut

Social Hour

10:00 Crochet & Loom

Class

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

10:00 Fun Day

12:30 Rummikub &

“13” Games

9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class11:00 Black History Month Observance11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games 1:30 Bible Study – Rev. Waverly & Catherine Mills

9:00 Games

10:00 Move It & Lose It

Exercise Class

10:30 Bingo

12:30 Sing-A-Long

12:30 Rumikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch

11:45 Water Aerobics –

YMCA

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games

9:00 Coffee & Donut

Social Hour

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

10:00 Advanced Pretty

Punch

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

1:00 Quilted Ornament

Club

9:00 Games

10:00 Move It & Lose It

Exercise Class

11:45 Water Aerobics –

YMCA

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

10:00 Move It & Lose It

Exercise Class

10:30 Bingo

11:30 Devotion – Rev.

Curtis McRae

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

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LOVE!BE

MINE!HAPPY

VALENTINE’SDAY!

ROSESARE RED!

ADOREYOU!

YOUROCK!

YOU’RESWEET!

South Granville Senior Center • 919.528.0848108-A EAST WILTON AVENUE • P.O. BOX 766 • CREEDMOOR, NC 27522

FEBRUARY 2018 8:45 Game Time

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Crochet Club

10:05 Exercise for

Arthritis

11:00 Phablet Fun

11:45 Water Aerobics

– YMCA

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Crafts

10:00 Coloring Club

12:30 Pickleball

(sponsored

by City of

Creedmoor Rec.

Dept)

8:45 Game Time

10:00 Acrylic Painting

w/Alma Burke

11:00 Devotion:

Rev.

Melvin Solomon

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics Class10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing

Club11:45 Water Aerobics

– YMCA

8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo12:00 February Birthday Celebration12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club 3:00 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Crochet Club

10:05 Exercise for

Arthritis

11:00 Phablet Fun

11:45 Water Aerobics

– YMCA

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Crafts10:00 Coloring Club10:30 Speaker – American Red Cross “Disaster Prepardedness12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

8:45 Game Time 9:00 BP & Glucose Screenings (sponsored by GC EMS)10:00 Acrylic Painting w/Alma Burke11:00 Devotion: Minister Diane Burrell

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA

8:45 Game Time10:15 Valentine’s Day Bingo12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club 3:00 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Crochet Club

10:05 Exercise for

Arthritis

11:00 Phablet Fun

11:45 Water Aerobics

– YMCA

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Craft Class10:00 Coloring Club10:30 Speaker: Shirley Holliday - “Black History Month”12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

8:45 Game Time

10:00 Acrylic Painting

w/Alma Burke

11:00 Devotion:

Minister

Diane Burrell

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA

8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo (sponsored by Southern Granville Woman’s Club)12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club 3:00 Scrabble Club

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Crochet Club

10:05 Exercise for

Arthritis

11:45 Water Aerobics –

YMCA

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Craft Class10:00 Coloring Club10:30 Hearing Screening (sponsored by NC Div. of Svs. for Deaf & Hard of Hearing)12:30 Pickleball

(sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

8:45 Game Time

10:00 Acrylic Painting

w/Alma Burke

11:00 Devotion

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club11:45 Water Aerobics – YMCA

8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo10:30 BP Clinic w/ Cora Tilley RN12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club 3:00 Scrabble Club

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FEBRUARY DAY TRIPSenior Services offers a day trip from one

of our three senior centers each month. This month’s trip will be hosted by the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford.

Granville County Senior Center Thursday, February 22Crabtree Valley Mall – RaleighDeparture time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $6.00 per personSign-up date: Thursday, February 15

*Join us for a full day of shopping fun! These long cold days of winter get pretty boring at home, so join us as we check out all winter sales and see what is coming out for spring.

SENIOR SERVICES CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Each year the month of February is designated as Black History Month. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” initiated the celebration of Negro History Week, which corresponded with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, this celebration was expanded to include the entire month of February. In honor of this, all three of our centers will have special programs and activities. Check out the schedule and make plans to attend a program at a center closest to you.

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will be showing a DVD series on black history. This four-part series will look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories. This will be shown in segments each Friday for four weeks beginning February 2nd from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Join us for this very interesting program.

The North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will hold their observance on Tuesday, February 20th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Jean Lawson will share various aspects of black culture through Negro spirituals, poetry written in dialect and special readings. This promises to be an interesting, informative and interactive program!

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor will hold their program on Friday, February 16 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Shirley Holliday will speak and share memorabilia from her trip to Africa.

Join us at the center closest to you as we celebrate Black History Month.

Mr. Billy Yeargin will be back at the Granville County Senior Center beginning this month to hold another series on World War II. This course, a part of our Creative Lifelong Learning programs, will focus on World War II – the Pacific Theatre. This was a major part of the war between the Allies and Japan, defined by the Allied powers’ Pacific Ocean area command, which included most of the Pacific Ocean and its islands. This will begin Monday, February 19th and run through Monday, March 26th. This class will be $30.00 per person for the six-week session. Mr. Yeargin is a highly sought-after instructor who brings WWII to life. We are so fortunate to be able to have him return for another class with us!

To register for this class please call the center at (919)693-1930.

CREATIVE LIFELONG LEARNING COURSE – WORLD WAR II – THE

PACIFIC THEATRE

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MOVING FORWARD - AGING GRACEFULLYThe Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold an interesting workshop on spirituality

and the mind, body and spirit connection. The workshop, Moving Forward - Aging Gracefully will be led by Maxine Chauvaux and is designed to help you move forward and grow in spirituality while making a connection with yourself and others. Participants will be guided through activities that will give them tools to develop their inner strength, inner faith, inner spirit and inner self. This workshop will explore questions such as Who am I? What is spirituality? How do I develop it? What is my connection to my family, community, the world? How do I keep moving forward as I age? Each participant will discover the tools and practices best suited to him or her that aid in helping to connect body, mind and spirit.

This workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 20, Wednesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 22 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. There is a $25.00 per person charge for this workshop. Participants will need a notebook and pen/pencil and colored pencils if you have them.

To register please call the Granville County Senior Center at (919)693-1930. It’s time to hit the reset button of life and discover ways and words to keep moving forward and age with spirit and dignity.

SPECIAL SPEAKERS PLANNEDGranville County Senior Services tries very hard to keep our seniors informed and up-to-date

with the latest information on aging, community resources, health related information and other types of news that affects our participants. Check out these upcoming programs at two of our senior centers this month.

Stephanie Bias, with the NC Medicare Patrol Program through the NC Department of Insurance, will be at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford on Wednesday, February 28th to prevent “Guard Your Card.” Over the coming months, Medicare recipients will receive new Medicare cards in the mail. Learn more about these new cards, why you are receiving them and the scams associated with them. This program will begin at 11:00 a.m.

On Tuesday, February 6, Jennifer Clement, Director of Occupational Health and Physician Relations with Maria Parham Hospital, will be at the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall to share with us all the services and programs offered at Maria Parham. This program will begin at 11:00 a.m.

A representative from the American Red Cross will be at the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor on Friday, February 9 to talk to participants about “Disaster Preparedness and Fire Prevention.” Learn what you need to have on hand to be ready for any emergency. This is important information for all of us! The Red Cross will also hand out smoke detectors to those needing one. (The Red Cross can install them in your home if needed, please call the center at (919)528-0848 if you need assistance). This program will begin at 10:30 a.m.

THE NOT-SO NEWLYWED GAME!Have you been married for 30 years or more? Want to be a part of a night of fun and lots of

laughs? Then we need YOU! The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford is partnering with the Richard Thornton Library to hold a fun version of the old favorite game show The Newlywed Game. The Not-So Newlywed Game will be held at the Thornton Library on Tuesday, February 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

It will be couple versus couple in this hilarious version of the classic game show. Let’s see how much you know (or don’t know) about your spouse! This will be lots of fun and a chance to win great prizes! If you would like to play, please sign up by calling the Richard Thornton Library at (919)693-1121 or the Granville County center at (919)693-1930.

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VALENTINE CELEBRATIONSAll three of our senior centers will celebrate love this month with special

activities in honor of Valentine’s Day. Come and celebrate that special someone, loved ones and friends on the day meant to show everyone how much you care.

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will be sharing our love for our community by making Valentine cards for our home bound clients. These will be made on Tuesday, February 13 beginning at 10:45 a.m. We’ll provide the paper, markers and other items to make special cards to brighten our home bound seniors day! On Wednesday, February 14 we’ll have sweet snacks for all of our sweet participants!

The North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will play Valentine Bingo with Valentine themed prizes on Wednesday, February 14 beginning at 10:30 a.m. We’ll follow with our annual Valentine’s party at 12:00 noon. Join us for Bingo, have lunch and stay for some sweet treats!

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor will also play Valentine Bingo on Wednesday, February 14 beginning at 10:15 a.m. We’ll also choose our 2018 King and Queen.

Wear your red and join us at the center closest to you!

MANY THANKS TO…The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford would like to thank Cornerstone Christian

Community Church for their recent monetary donation to the center to be used for purchasing new soft-side coolers for our home delivered meal program. Cornerstone also recognized Granville County Senior Services at a special event held at the church on Sunday, January 14th. Senior Services Director Kathy May, spoke at this event and was presented a special certificate by the church in recognition of our services provided to the senior citizens in Granville County.

Cornerstone has long been a supporter of Senior Services. For over 15 years they have rotated between our three senior centers with monthly gift card giveaways to local grocery stores. These gift cards have helped hundreds of seniors across Granville County. The preschool at the church has performed at the annual Christmas party at the Granville County Center for many years. The children make cards for our participants also.

We greatly appreciate the support Cornerstone has given Senior Services over the years. Many thanks to them for this special recognition!

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MONTHLY SUMMARY OF SERVICES

Granville County Senior Services is hard at work for the citizens of Granville County. The following data reflects the numbers served during December 2017.

Home Delivered MealsOxford area: 623 meals delivered to 40 homebound seniors.Northern Granville area: 88 meals delivered to 8 homebound seniors.Southern Granville area: 439 meals delivered to 26 homebound seniors.Total meals: 1,150 meals served to 74 homebound seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $584.00 Total amount paid by Senior Services: $5,232.50

Congregate MealsGranville County Senior Center in Oxford: 743 meals served to 79 seniors.North Granville Senior Center in Stovall: 302 meals served to 50 seniors.South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor: 358 meals served to 54 seniors.Total meals: 1,403 meals served to 183 seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $611.88Total amount paid by Senior Services: $6,383.65

In-Home Aide Services267 hours provided for 20 clients. $48.40 contributed by individuals who received the services.

Transportation531 trips for 44 clients.Total contributed to program by participants: $44.25Total amount paid by Senior Services: $6,560.95Group trip participants: 12Total contributed to program by participants: $72.00Total amount paid by Senior Services: $306.00

Lifeline AssistanceMonthly bills paid for 21 limited income seniors to have the HASTEN Help System. Amount paid

by Senior Services: $525.00

Granville County Senior Services would like to thank the Senior Missionary Department of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Oxford for their generous donation of cases of liquid nutrition for needy seniors in Granville County. This donation helps offset the cost of this product for those who need it. Many thanks to this group for this very generous donation!

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford would like to also thank the Golden Girls of Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church for their sponsorship of Bingo this month at the center. This group donated prizes to use for Bingo on the third Thursday. Many thanks to this group for this generous donation!

Granville County Senior Services107 Lanier Street • Oxford, NC 27565

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The mission of Granville County Senior Services is to provide a sense of community, overall health, and independence for senior adults. We strive to be accessible and responsive through programs, services, and advocacy, enhancing the quality of life for our aging population.

• Congregate Meals • Transportation• Lifeline Assistance • Legal Aide• Care Management • Senior Games • Tax Assistance • Private Duty List• Monthly Newsletter • Resource Directory• Volunteer Opportunities • Notary

Granville County Senior Services

Programs and Services Offered

Senior Services Staff

North Granville Senior CenterPO Box 362 • 118 Hwy. 15 South

Stovall, NC 27582919-693-3383

Granville County Senior Center“A Certified Center of Excellence”

PO Box 1287 • 107 Lanier StreetOxford, NC 27565

919-693-1930

South Granville Senior CenterPO Box 766 • 108-A E. Wilton Ave.

Creedmoor, NC 27522919-528-0848

• Senior Center Operations• Home Delivered Meals• In-Home Aide - Level II & III• Fitness Program (Cardiovascular, Strength & Flexibility)• Information & Case Assistance• Housing & Home Improvement• Coordination with other Agencies

• SHIIP Counseling (Seniors Health Insurance Information Program)• Programs for Growth, Involve- ment & Enrichment (i.e., health screenings, music, art, crafts, education, day trips, parties, informative speakers, support groups) Funded in part by Granville County United Way

Kathy B. May, Director kathy.may@granvillecounty.orgAngela K. Wright, Assistant Director, Newsletter Editor angela.wright@granvillecounty.orgJill Floyd, Case Manager, Social Worker 2 jill.floyd@granvillecounty.orgBonita Tingen, Nutrition Program Manager bonita.tingen@granvillecounty.orgJulie Brockman, Fitness Coordinator julie.brockman@granvillecounty.orgDiane Williams, Administrative Assist., Oxford diane.williams@granvillecounty.orgCarolyn Keith, Medicare Specialist, Oxford carolyn.keith@granvillecounty.org

Sue Bryant, SHIIP Counselor, Oxford sue.bryant@granvillecounty.orgRosa Hart, Building Maintenance, OxfordCarolyn White, RN, OxfordCheryl Carrier, South Granville Senior Center Coordinator, Creedmoor cheryl.carrier@granvillecounty.orgJoann Allen, Nutrition Site Manager, Creedmoor Phyllis Blackwell, North Granville Senior Center Manager, Stovall phyllis.blackwell@granvillecounty.orgNannie Culbreth, Nutrition Site Manager, Stovall

Senior Services Advisory BoardWilma Moore, Chairperson

Bessie Bailey Hattie Jean OvertonDeuard Bowden Mary SatterwhiteNancy Brooks Rebecca TilleyNancylee Currin Toni Anne WheelerJean Evans Betty YanceySarah Mayfield David Smith, Co. Com. Rep.

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