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

Holiday Bazaar.... .............................................................2Holiday Trip ......................................................................4Veterans’ Recognition .....................................................8

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Just in case you haven’t heard, there’s an election coming up soon! In honor of that we thought we’d share a little Presidential trivia with you!

Barack Obama is our 44th President but there actually have only been 43 presidents. President Cleveland was elected for two nonconsecutive terms and is counted twice, as our 22nd and 24th president.

Eight presidents were born British subjects: Washington, J. Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, J.Q. Adams, Jackson and W. Harrison.

Nine presidents never attended college: Washington, Jackson, Van Buren, Taylor, Fillmore, Lincoln, A. Johnson, Cleveland and Truman. The college that has the most presidents as alumni (seven in total) is Harvard: J. Adams, J.Q. Adams, T. Roosevelt, F. Roosevelt, Kennedy, G.W. Bush (business school) and Barack Obama (law school). Yale is a close second, with five presidents as alumni: Taft, Ford (law school), G.H.W. Bush, Clinton (law school) and G.W. Bush.

Presidents who would be considered “Washington outsiders” (presidents who never served in Congress) are: Washington, J. Adams, Jefferson, Taylor, Grant, Arthur, Cleveland, T. Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and G.W. Bush.

The most common religious affiliation among presidents has been Episcopalian, followed by Presbyterian.

The oldest elected president was Reagan (age 69), the youngest was Kennedy (age 43). Theodore Roosevelt, however, was the youngest man to become president – he was 42 when he succeeded McKinley, who had been assassinated.

The tallest president was Lincoln at 6’4” and Madison was the shortest at 5’4”.

Fourteen presidents served as vice presidents: J. Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Tyler, Fillmore, A. Johnson, Arthur, T. Roosevelt, Coolidge, Truman, Nixon, L. Johnson, Ford and George H. W. Bush. Vice presidents were originally the presidential candidates receiving the second-largest number of electoral votes. The Twelfth Amendment, passed in 1804, changed the system so that the electoral college voted separately for president and vice president. The presidential candidate, however, gradually gained power over the nominating convention to choose his own running mate.

For two years the nation was run by a president and a vice president who were not elected by the people. After Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned in 1973, President Nixon appointed Gerald Ford as vice president. Nixon resigned the following year, which left Ford as president, and Ford’s appointed vice president, Nelson Rockefeller, as second in line.

Four candidates won the popular vote but lost the presidency: Andrew Jackson won the popular vote but lost the election to John Quincy Adams (1824); Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote but lost the election to Rutherford B. Hayes (1876); Grover Cleveland won the popular vote but lost the election to Benjamin Harrison (1888); Al Gore won the popular vote but lost the election to George W. Bush (2000).

James Buchanan was the only president to never marry. Five presidents remarried after the death of their first wives – two of whom, Tyler and Wilson, remarried

Join us at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford for Coffee with Kathy. This program will be held on Wednesday, November 2 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Kathy 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 the information you want or need about our programs or any aging issue. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend.

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COFFEE WITH KATHY

LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Carolyn Trappiel, Income Maintenance Supervisor with the Granville County Department of Social Services, will be at all three of our centers this month. Mrs. Trappiel will be explaining the NC Low Income Energy Assistance Program. She will tell us how this program works, how individuals can qualify and how to apply. She will be at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford on Friday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m.; the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall on Tuesday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. and the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor on Wednesday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. She will return to all three centers in December to take applications for interested persons. If you think you may qualify, join us for this important information.

SENIOR SERVICES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Granville County Senior Services will be closed for the Veteran’s Day holiday on Friday, November 11, 2016. Our centers will reopen on Monday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m.

We will also close for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25th. Our centers will reopen on Monday, November 28 at 8:30 a.m. There will be no congregate or home delivered meals served on the days our centers are closed. We wish you all a wonderful holiday!

START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT OUR HOLIDAY BAZAAR!

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold our seventh annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Last year’s event was another big success with over 30 vendors on site selling their handmade goods. Now that we are in our new center we will be able to add even more vendors for shoppers! Start your holiday shopping and support our local crafts people and your senior center! This has been a big success for the past six years and we look forward to another wonderful event. For more information about our Holiday Bazaar please call the senior center at (919)693-1930. Hope to see you there!

while in the White House. Reagan was the only divorced president. Six presidents had no children. Tyler – father of fifteen – had the most.

Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy were assassinated in office. Assassination attempts were made on the lives of Jackson, T. Roosevelt, F. Roosevelt, Truman, Ford and Reagan. Eight presidents died in office: W. Harrison (after serving served only one month), Taylor, Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Harding, F. Roosevelt and Kennedy.

Presidents Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe all died on the 4th of July; Coolidge was born on that day. Kennedy and Taft are the only presidents buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Lincoln, Jefferson, F. Roosevelt, Washington, Kennedy, and Eisenhower are portrayed on U.S. coins.

Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Jackson, Grant, McKinley, Cleveland, Madison and Wilson are portrayed on U.S. paper currency.

STAYING HEALTHY & FIT with Julie

Do you have good balance or bad balance? Has your balance gotten worse lately? These are important questions to answer as balance tends to get worse as we age. The red flags for poor balance are:

1. You cannot walk in a straight line.2. You bump into things.3. You cannot balance on one leg, especially when putting on a pair of pants.4. You have trouble standing with your feet together while having your eyes closed.What causes poor balance to develop and what can you do about it?Poor vision is one of the leading causes of falls and poor balance but one of the easiest problems to fix. It’s very

important to schedule regular visits to an eye doctor. Eyes can change a lot as we age, causing spatial deterioration, not being able to read road signs or getting headaches from reading. Corrective lenses are an easy fix for our eyes. Aging also can cause macular degeneration, a very serious eye problem.

Another cause of poor balance could be neurological. If you feel lightheaded or develop vertigo you not only could fall but it could be a sign of a stroke, if it is sudden. Other potential causes of poor balance can be dementia, or Parkinson’s disease. Neuropathy of the feet is another source of poor balance issues. It is important to pay attention to balance problems and get a thorough checkup on a regular basis.

Thirdly, an inner ear disorder could cause poor balance. Our inner ear is very important to good balance. It gathers information relating to motion, equilibrium and spatial orientation and then sends that information to the brain. If you develop dizziness, spinning and nausea you could have an inner ear problem. Some of these issues are easily fixed and others may take some time.

Fourth, is poor sleep habits. A very powerful study has shown that brain function suffers dramatically when we don’t get enough sleep. The average person needs 6 – 9 hours of sleep a night. When sleep is poor our brain gets confused and does not send the proper signals to our muscles and can cause poor decision making and poor health.

Fifth, poor core strength and poor physical fitness are very common causes of poor balance. As we age our muscles deteriorate unless we consistently engage in an exercise program. The three most important exercises consist of strength training, cardiovascular exercise and stretching. The senior center offers an opportunity to participate in exercises that cover all of the basic exercises.

Falls are a very serious consequence of poor balance, so please make sure that you do everything you can to stay strong and balanced!

THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES PLANNED!Two of our centers will have special activities in honor of Thanksgiving this month. Participants at the

North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will be on a turkey hunt this month. Turkeys have hidden in the center trying to save themselves from becoming Thanksgiving dinner! Our hunt will be held on Tuesday, November 1 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Find the hidden turkeys and win a special Thanksgiving prize! The North Granville center will also have a special Thanksgiving party on Wednesday, November 16 right after lunch. Come join us for sweet treats as we give thanks for all our many blessings!

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor will hold their annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 18 beginning at 10:30 a.m. This will be sponsored by Agape Worship Ministries. You MUST register for this event by calling the Senior Center at (919)528-0848. There will be lots of good food, fellowship and fun! Granville County Senior Services wishes each of you a happy Thanksgiving holiday!

NOVEMBER WATERCOLOR CLASS – WATERCOLOR CHRISTMAS CARDS

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is around the corner, but while we have some time, let’s create several watercolor cards for the holidays. I’m finding that folks who’ve received these hand-made cards in the past are saving them or even framing them! A watercolor card can be a special gift or your ‘signature’ card for the holiday. This watercolor class will use the holidays to focus on traditional watercolor techniques. Participants will not only have an opportunity to relearn or reinforce these techniques, but will go home with original cards to celebrate the season. This is an instruction-based, demonstration-application class. Watercolor techniques will be reviewed, reinforced through application, and demonstrated to insure painting success. This two-day workshop is recommended for those with watercolor experience. The techniques are easy enough for anyone who has taken a watercolor basics class or has watercolor experience. Participants will be responsible for bringing their own materials, but the instructor will provide several tools to enable participants to create as many different cards as time will allow. A list of recommended supplies will be sent upon registration. Classes will be held on Monday, November 7 and Monday, November 14 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The cost will be $50 per person. Please call Lin Frye at (919)693-1461 to reserve your spot. Registration fees are required five days prior to the first class. Space is limited!

RUMMIKUB & DOMINO CHALLENGE CONTINUESThe Rummikub and Domino players from the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall and the South

Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor are set to hold their final 2016 challenge! These centers will hold another Rummikub and Domino challenge on Friday, November 4 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the South Granville center. Participants from these two centers always look forward to this fun day. We’ll renew friendships, “challenge” each other in Rummikub and Dominos and see who comes home the champion! North Granville players will depart from the center in Stovall at 8:30 a.m. and will stop for lunch on the way home. If you enjoy these games and would like to join us please call the North Granville center at (919)693-3383 or the South Granville center at (919)528-0848 for more information. Even if you don’t play, join us and cheer on your “team.” Who will be the final 2016 champion?

CHECK OUT THIS SPECIAL HOLIDAY TRIP!

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor has a very special trip planned for December. We will be traveling to the Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro to see “How the Buckner Family Saved Christmas”. This show, a Barn Dinner Theatre favorite, is about a disillusioned department store Santa and his not-so-bright sidekick who try to ruin the Buckner family’s Christmas. Back by popular demand, this fast paced, slapstick comedy is sure to make your holiday season memorable! The cost for this trip will be $60.00 per person, which includes the ticket to the show, meal, gratuity and transportation. Sign up starts NOW! Payment is due in full when you sign up. This is a 1:00 p.m. show and we will be making a quick stop at Alamance Crossings on the way. Please call the senior center at (919)528-0848 to register. This is always a popular trip – call early!

Senior 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.

NOVEMBER DAY TRIP

Granville County Senior CenterThursday, November 17SouthPoint Mall – DurhamCost: $6.00 per personDeparture Time: 9:00 a.m.Sign-up date: Thursday, November 10*Join us for a leisurely shopping day. We’ll try to catch a few pre-Black Friday deals!

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

NOVEMBER 2016MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:30 Pretty Punch 10:00 Plastic Canvas

Class 10:00 Pickleball 12:00 Water Aerobics -

YMCA12:30 Rummikub &

Dominoes 1:00 Writer’s Club 3:00 Computer Class

(Pinterest & Beyond)

10:00 Bingo 12:00 Water

Aerobics – YMCA

12:30 Rummikub & Dominoes

2:00 Spades

8:30 Veteran’s Breakfast

(Expo Center) 10:00 Bingo 11:00 Blood Pressure

Clinic (sponsored by Walgreens)

12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA


2:00 Spades

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics

10:15 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class


2:00 Spades

9:30 Pretty Punch 10:00 Plastic Canvas10:00 Pickeball 12:00 November

Birthday Celebration

12:00 Water Aerobics - YMCA


12:45 Choir Practice


10:00 Quilting 10:15 Exercise for

Arthritis 11:00 Coffee with

Kathy12:30 Sunday School

Study 12:30 Rummikub &

Dominoes 1:30 Yoga Class 2:00 Spades


9:30 Crafts 10:15 Exercise for

Arthritis 11:00 Devotion 11:30 Beginner Yoga 12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 12:30 Rummikub &

Dominoes

1:00 Pickleball 2:00 GC Veteran’s

Support Group

2:00 Wet Brushes

3:00 Hooks & Needles


10:00 Quilting 10:00 Hearing Screening 10:15 Exercise for

Arthritis 12:30 Sunday School





Arthritis 11:00 Devotion: Susie

Gooch 11:30 Beginner Yoga 12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 12:30 Rummikub &

Dominoes


Support Group 2:00 Wet Brushes 3:00 Hooks & Needles

9:30 Pretty Punch 10:00 Pickleball

10:00 AARP Meeting10:00 Plastic Canvas 10:00 Speaker: “Wills &

Estate Planning” 12:00 Water Aerobics -

YMCA 12:30 Rummikub &

Dominoes 12:45 Choir Practice 1:00 Christmas

Crafternoon - Christmas Cards


10:00 Quilting 10:00 Ask Your

Commissioner 10:15 Exercise for

Arthritis12:30 Sunday School




10:15 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class

11:00 Books Between Friends

11:00 Speaker: Carolyn Trappiel - GC DSS: “Low Income Energy Assistance”


2:00 Spades



Arthritis 11:00 Devotion 11:30 Beginner Yoga 12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 12:30 Rummikub &

Dominoes


Support Group 3:00 Hooks & Needles

9:30 Pretty Punch 10:00 Pickleball 10:00 Plastic Canvas12:00 Water Aerobics -


Dominoes 3:00 Computer Class

(YouTube for Beginners)

*No Writing Group today







9:30 Crafts 10:00 Advisory Board

Meeting 10:15 Exercise For Arthritis 11:00 Devotion: Bishop

Williams 11:30 Beginner Yoga 12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 12:30 Rummikub &

Dominoes


Support Group 3:00 Hooks & Needles

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Center Closed for the

Veterans Day

Holiday


Thanksgiving Holiday



9:30 Pretty Punch 10:00 Plastic Canvas 10:00 Pickleball12:00 Water Aerobics -


Dominoes 1:00 Christmas

Crafternoon Workshop






Saturday, November 5HOLIDAY BAZAAR

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

8:30 Bob Ross Art Class 9:00 TRIP: SouthPoint Mall10:00 Bingo (sponsored by

GC Veteran’s Support Group)


12:30 Rummikub & Dominoes 1:00 Christmas

Crafternoon - Workshop

2:00 Spades

9:00 Games

10:00 Advanced Pretty Punch

12:30 Rummikub & “13” Card Games

9:00 Games 9:00 Retinal Eye

Screening12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA 12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Card Games 1:30 Bible Study - Rev.

Catherine Mills 9:00 Games 10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class 10:30 Walk Away the Pounds11:00 Speaker-Carolyn

Trappiel-GC DSS: “Low Income Energy Assistance Program”

12:00 Water Aerobics - YMCA 12:30 Rummikub & “13” Card Games

9:00 Games 10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class 10:30 Bingo (sponsored by

Lincoln Heritage)11:30 Speaker: Stephanie

McCullum, RD - “Your Kidneys & You”

12:00 Thanksgiving Party 12:30 Rummikub & “13” Card Games 12:30 Sing-A-Long

9:00 Games 10:00 Move It & Lose It

Exercise Class 10:30 Bingo 11:30 Devotion - Rev.

Curtis McRae 12:30 Sing-A-Long 12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Card Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch

12:00 Water Aerobics

– YMCA


2:00 Quilting

9:00 Games

9:00 Donut & Coffee Social Hour

10:00 Walk Away the Pounds

10:00 Craft: Quilted Christmas Ball Ornament


9:00 Games


1:30 Ceramics Class


Exercise Class 10:30 Bingo 11:30 Lunch & Learn

- Memory, Dementia & Alzheimer’s


12:30 Sing-A-Long 12:30 Veteran’s

Recognition

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch


– YMCA


2:00 Quilting


Veterans Day

Holiday

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

NOVEMBER 2016MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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9:00 Games 10:00 Move It & Lose

It Exercise Class 10:30 Bingo 11:30 Devotion12:00 November

Birthday Celebration


12:30 Sing-A-Long

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch


– YMCA


2:00 Quilting

8:30 Depart for Rummikub & Domino Tournament at South Granville Center

9:00 Games


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9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It

Exercise Class 10:30 Walk Away the

Pounds 11:00 Turkey Hunt 12:00 Water Aerobics - YMCA 12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Card Games

9:00 Games12:30 Rummikub

& “13” Card Games

8:30 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Assistance (by appt. only)

9:00 Games



9:00 Games

10:00 Advanced Pretty Punch







Exercise Class10:30 Walk Away the

Pounds




Exercise Class 10:30 Bingo 12:30 Sing-A-Long 12:30 Rummikub &

“13” Card Games

HAPPY

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

NOVEMBER 2016 --MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:45 Game Time 10:00 Acrylic Painting

Class

10:30 Speaker: Francine Davis, RN - “Beat the Holiday Blues”

11:00 Devotion: Minister Ida Black

8:45 Game Time 10:15 Bingo

(sponsored by Southern Woman’s Club)

12:30 Pickleball (Sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics 10:00 Crochet Club 10:05 Exercise for

Arthritis 12:00 Water Aerobics –

YMCA 12:30 Scrabble Club 2:00 Cooking Club




YMCA 12:30 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Crafts

9:30 Rummikub & Domino Challenge w/North Granville Center



Aerobics 10:05 Exercise for

Arthritis 10:30 Bible Study w/

Minister Ida Black 11:30 Quilting/Sewing

Club 12:00 Water Aerobics –


8:45 Game Time 10:15 Bingo 10:30 Blood Pressure

Clinic - Cora Tilley, RN

12:00 November Birthday Celebration


8:45 Game Time 10:00 Acrylic Painting 10:30 Veteran’s

Recognition (sponsored by SGHS JR ROTC)

8:45 Game Time 9:30 Speaker: Anna

Grace Chelko, RD, LDN - “Food Safety”

10:15 Bingo


8:45 Game Time 9:00 BP Clinic & Glucose Screening - GC EMS

10:00 Acrylic Painting 11:00 Devotion:

Minister June Moore

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Ceramics Class 10:30 Thanksgiving

Celebration (sponsored by Agape Worship Ministries)

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Veterans Day

Holiday










YMCA 12:30 Scrabble Club 2:00 Cooking Club











8:45 Game Time

10:15 Bingo


8:45 Game Time 10:00 Acrylic Painting

Class11:00 Devotion:

Minister Anna Royster







8:45 Game Time 9:30 Speaker: Carolyn

Trappiel - GC DSS - “Low Income Energy Assistance Program)

10:15 Bingo 12:00 Pickleball

(Sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

VETERANS RECOGNITIONS

PLANNEDAll three of our senior centers will hold special

veteran’s recognition observances this month. If you are a veteran, or the spouse of a veteran, join us for one of these events.

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford, along with Amedisys Home Health and Hospice, will hold their annual veteran’s breakfast on Thursday, November 10 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Amedisys has graciously agreed to sponsor this event once again. This will be held at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center. There will be a catered breakfast and speakers. All branches of the military are welcome and the surviving spouses of veterans are also welcome. Please call the Granville County Senior center at (919)693-1930 by November 4 to register.

The North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will hold their observance on Wednesday, November 9 at 12:30 p.m. All veterans present will be recognized.

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor will hold their annual observance on Monday, November 7 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The South Granville High School JRROTC team will once again sponsor this event for us.

We invite all of our area veterans to join us for these observances at the senior center nearest you.

WANTED! Line Dance Instructor!!Do you enjoy dancing and know all the fun

line dances everyone does at weddings and parties? Would you like to teach others how to do these fun dances? Then the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor needs you! We would like to start a line dancing class but need an instructor. If you would be interested in teaching a class for us, please call Cheryl Carrier at (919)528-0848.

THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING –

LET’S MAKE ORNAMENTS!The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford

and the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will both hold a fun craft class just in time for the holidays. Ruth Matthews will be at both centers to show us how to make a quilted Christmas ornament. Just in time for the holidays, Ruth will show us how to make these beautiful ornaments for our tree. The cost for both classes will be $10.00 per person, which includes all materials. Both classes will be limited to 12 people. The class at the North Granville center will be held on Friday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. You must register by November 10th by calling the center at (919)693-3383. The class at the Granville County center will be held on Friday, December 9 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. You must register by December 2nd by calling the center at (919)693-1930. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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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 our three senior centers.

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford has several programs scheduled for the month of November. On Tuesday, November 15th, Attorney Ajulo Othow, will be at the center to present “Wills and Estate Planning: Are you prepared?” Learn more about what each of these documents do and what happens if you don’t have them. This is important for all of us to have. Ms. Othow’s presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

On Wednesday, November 16th, Granville County Commissioner David Smith, will be at the senior center to hold an “Ask your Commissioner” program. We have invited Commissioner Smith to be with us to give participants a chance to ask questions about things going on in our county. If you would like to know more about how decisions are made in our county, please make plans to attend. This program will begin at 10:00 a.m.

The North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will also hold special presentations this month. On Wednesday, November 9th a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern NC will be

at the North Granville center to talk about “Alzheimer’s Disease – Learn the Basics.” Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program will share the basics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will learn information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and much more. This program will begin at 11:30 a.m.

On Wednesday, November 16, Stephanie McCullum, RD, LDN, Treatment Options Specialist with Fresenius Medical Care, will be at the North Granville center to present “Your Kidneys and You.” This program is designed to raise awareness among the general public about kidneys, the risk factors for kidney disease, and how to protect your kidneys. If you have kidney disease or have been told you are at risk for kidney disease this will be good information for you. This program will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor will have two special programs in November. On November 9th, Anna Grace Chelko, RD, LDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager with Morrison’s, will be at

the center to talk to participants about “Food Safety.” With the holidays approaching and everyone making dishes to share with family and friends, learn why food safety is important. Get tips for grocery shopping, washing produce, food storage and safe cooking practices - good information for all of us who are getting ready to be in the kitchen more cooking for the holidays! This program will begin at 9:30 a.m.

On Monday, November 21st, Francine Davis, RN, will be at the center to talk with participants on “How to Beat the Holiday Blues.” We all can be a little blue during the holidays – you may be spending the first holiday without a friend or loved one who has passed away. Maybe you can’t be with family and friends this holiday season due to sickness or you can’t afford to travel this year. Maybe you’re overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle the holidays can bring. Most of us can overcome those blue feelings but sometimes someone just can’t. Ms. Davis will cover topics such as what are the holiday blues? Why does this occur? Who is the most vulnerable? And how is it managed? Learn ways not to let the blues ruin your holiday. This program will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Join us for one (or all) of these interesting programs!

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THESE UPCOMING SCREENINGS

Both the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford and the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will hold important health screenings this month. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your hearing and your vision tested for free!

The Granville County center will hold a free hearing screening on Wednesday, November 9th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Kay Satterwhite, Hard of Hearing Specialist with the NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will be at the center to talk with interested persons about resources available for individuals with hearing loss through the Division. Signs of hearing loss include thinking people mumble, difficulty hearing soft sounds, difficulty 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. Mrs. Satterwhite will do the hearing screenings after her presentation. Please call the center at (919)693-1930 to register.

The North Granville center will hold a free Retinal Camera Vision screening this month. This will be held on Tuesday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. This screening, sponsored by Prevent Blindness NC, assists in the detection of eye diseases such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Participants will also be given information on the vascular system, such as diabetes, hypertension and arteriosclerosis. The screening takes about eight minutes and results will be sent to participants after four to six weeks. Please call the North Granville center at (919)693-3383 to register. Don’t miss out on these important screenings!

CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOONS

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will be offering six fun Christmas craft workshops during November and December. These Christmas Crafternoons will be led by Maxine Chauvaux, who will use her crafting expertise to teach us all kinds of fun Christmas projects. We will start with Christmas cards on Tuesday, November 15th. Workshops will be held on Thursday, November 17th; Tuesday, November 29th; Thursday, December 1; Tuesday, December 6 and Thursday, December 8 each from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Each workshop will be $10.00 per person or you can take three workshops for $25.00. Most materials will be included; however, participants may be asked to supply items if needed. A full list of workshops with descriptions can be picked up at the front desk of the Granville County center. Maxine always has neat project ideas – join us for the fun!

BOOKS BETWEEN FRIENDSThe Books Between Friends book club at the

Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will now meet each third Friday of the month at 11:00 a.m. The November meeting will be Friday, November 18th. For the November book choice please call Julie Brockman at (919)693-1930.

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MONTHLY SUMMARY OF SERVICESGranville County Senior Services is hard at work for the citizens of Granville County. The following data reflects

the numbers served during September 2016.Home Delivered Meals

Oxford area: 665 delivered to 37 homebound seniors.Northern Granville area: 293 meals delivered to 16 homebound seniors.Southern Granville area: 573 meals delivered to 29 homebound seniors.Total meals: 1,529 meals delivered to 82 homebound seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $717.00Total amount paid by Senior Services: $6,681.73

Congregate MealsGranville County Senior Center in Oxford: 848 meals served to 73 seniors.North Granville Senior Center in Stovall: 369 meals served to 52 seniors.South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor: 395 meals served to 40 seniors.Total meals: 1,614 meals served to 165 seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $648.77Total amount paid by Senior Services: $7,053.18

In-Home Aide Program457 hours provided for 32 clients. $50.00 contributed by individuals who received the services.

Transportation489 trips for 35 participants. Total contributed to program by participants: $43.75Total amount paid by Senior Services: $6,363.06Group trip participants: 20Total contributed to program by participants: $120.00Total amount paid by Senior Services: $304.64

Lifeline AssistanceMonthly bills paid for 16 limited income seniors to have the HASTEN Help System. Amount paid by Senior

Services: $400.00

NOVEMBER COMPUTER CLASSESThe Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold computer classes this month. Sign up early as

classes fill quickly! The following is a list of classes that will be offered at the Granville County center.

Pinterest for Beginners & Beyond – Tuesday, November 8 3:00 p.m. (limited to nine participants)*This was a popular class last month so we’re offering it again! Learn everything you need, and want, to

know about Pinterest. During this class you will be ready to either take your current Pinterest account to the next level, or hit the ground running to create a successful account. Whether you are someone who wants to use it for fun or business, the information in this course is invaluable for getting the most out of your Pinterest experience!

YouTube for Beginners - Tuesday, November 223:00 p.m. (limited to nine participants)*Launched in May 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created

videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others and acts as a way to distribute original content and ads large and small. Learn how to set up a YouTube account, follow subscribers and find interesting and educational videos.

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

Kathy B. May, Director [email protected] K. Wright, Assistant Director, Newsletter Editor [email protected] Stewart, Case Manager, Social Worker II [email protected] Floyd, In-Home Aide Supervisor [email protected] Brockman, Fitness Coordinator [email protected] Williams, Administrative Assist., Oxford [email protected]

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

Carolyn Keith, Medicare Specialist, Oxford [email protected] Bryant, SHIIP Counselor, Oxford [email protected] Tingen, Lead Nutrition Site Manager, Oxford [email protected] Chavis, Building Maintenance, OxfordCheryl Carrier, South Granville Senior Center Coordinator, Creedmoor [email protected] Estes, Nutrition Site Manager, CreedmoorAlicia Wynn,Building Maintenance, Creedmoor

Phyllis Blackwell, North Granville Senior Center Manager, Stovall [email protected] 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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