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The first time I spoke with her over the phone, I immediately liked her. By the time we hung up from that first conversation, I felt like she was an old friend. Julie was still in Michigan at that point, but the South was calling her! She had family in Raleigh, so she was already thinking about moving. She had gone back to college as an adult, majored in Exercise Science, and when she saw our job posted online she made that first phone call.

Julie’s first day as Fitness Program Coordinator with Granville County Senior Services was September 8, 1998. She immediately fit in….just like an old comfortable shoe. Yes….Julie Brockman was quite the find for us; like a sparkling gem. She always has a smile on her face. She knows the right things to say, and she knows how to motivate those around her. She is a natural born cheerleader. She totally understands the “big picture” of running a department like ours and I have always been able to count on her to help come up with ideas for programs and events that will be in the overall best interest of the department. She is the least “self- serving” individual I have ever known. She is an instigator of new projects and is always willing to step up to the plate to either lead or follow…..whatever we need is what she is happy to do.

To say Julie will be missed is an understatement of great magnitude. The seniors who participate in her classes will miss her for sure; but the entire department will sparkle less and we will miss her “can do” attitude. There will be a void that will be felt by each of us. Her wisdom is perhaps what I personally will miss the most. She has been a great friend and confidant.

HAPPY RETIREMENT JULIE! You have definitely earned it.

GRANVILLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICESLife is great when you participate!

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www.granvillecounty.org • e-mail address: [email protected]

It’s Been a

Great Ride!

by Kathy May

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Lifelong Learning..........2Holiday Bazaar...............4

Granville County...................5North Granville......................6South Granville.....................7

Upcoming Trip...............8Monthly Summary........11

Locations, Programs & Services, Senior Services Staff....................................12.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CREATIVE LIFELONG LEARNINGHave you picked up your copy of the new Creative Lifelong Learning catalog? If not, get yours today!

Course catalogs are available at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. We have a wide variety of classes planned – there is something for everyone!

Anyone who participates in any class, activity, event or trip offered through Creative Lifelong Learning must be a member of the program. There is an annual fee of $10.00 for Granville County seniors to be a part of this group. The annual fee for non-seniors and residents of other counties is $12.00. Charter membership is available through December 31, 2018 which will allow members a 10% discount on all classes, a membership card and invitations to special events offered by CLL (10% discount will not apply to day trips). Registration forms are available at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford.

Check out the following classes and activities planned to begin in October!*Journaling Your Way to Memoir – It’s Your Story – Write It! – Participants will explore the

ABC’s of journaling, finding their writing style, the elements of a story and many other topics. Thursday, October 4 – 25 (Four weeks) *See course catalog for cost. *Practical Wisdom – Participants will use different readings for reflective discussion on how to live

a more mindful life in harmony with nature and those around us. Thursday, October 11 – November 1 (Four weeks) *See course catalog for cost.*Marketing & Advertising – This class is designed to give novices a clear, concise and reasonable

approach to marketing and advertising, and to refresh and update those previously exposed to marketing and advertising practices.

Tuesday, October 16 (one class) *See course catalog for cost. *Beginning Sewing – Don’t let the name fool you – beginning sewing is for beginners, for those who

want to refresh their skills and for the skilled sewer. Monday, October 15 – November 12 (Five weeks) *See course catalog for cost. Supply list is available at the senior center.*TRIP – Cedar Creek Pottery – Join us as we check out this beautiful gallery right here in Granville

County. Tuesday, October 23 *See course catalog for cost.*Preserving Family Memories – This class will explore the correct handling and storing of photographs

and heirlooms to preserve family artifacts to pass to succeeding generations. Friday, October 26 (one class) *See course catalog for cost.*Line Dance, Monster Style – Learn the Monster Mash and the Adams Family line dances. It’s

Halloween so feel free to come in costume! Wednesday, October 31 (one class) *Free!*NC – Our Home – This discussion group will be directed by the people in the group, with each person

taking a turn at facilitating the monthly session. Using Our State magazines, we will pick an issue and explore the people, places, history etc. found in the issues.

2nd Tuesday of each month (October 9) *Free!Creative Lifelong Learning began in 2017 and is modeled after the OLLI program at Duke and NC State

Universities as well as other triangle area senior center programming. It is funded through a generous endowment established for this purpose, and by annual memberships, class fees and donations.

RETINAL CAMERA VISION SCREENINGThe North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will hold a free Retinal Camera Vision

screening this month. This will be held on Wednesday, September 5 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and will be sponsored by Prevent Blindness NC.

This screening 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 Senior Center at (919)693-3383 to register. Don’t miss this important screening!

ONELASTWORD with Julie

Dear Friends,These last twenty years have been filled with joy, sorrow, challenge, laughter, sweat, hugs and of course love. I came to Oxford and Granville County as a stranger with a new opportunity to make a difference in peoples’ lives. I think I have accomplished that goal. I am leaving not as a stranger but as a friend to so many people. It has been my privilege to help and be helped and inspired by my coworkers and the many people who have attended my classes.

I am not gone for good! My husband and I plan on traveling and visiting with our grandchildren and family and now I get to play with you and participate in many of the activities that our Senior Center has to offer.

My wish for all of us is that we grow old with joy, good health and celebrate each other and each precious breath!

Love ,Julie

DOES YOUR SMARTPHONE MAKE YOU FEEL NOT SO SMART?

Whether we like them or not, cell phones have become as much a part of us as our clothing! Just about everyone around has a cell phone now. Many children are getting them for their aging parents so that it’s easier to keep in touch and to make sure they’re okay. But unfortunately, because technology changes so fast, it’s harder for seniors to keep up and learn how to really use their “smartphones.” We all know that teenagers are the best source of information when it comes to today’s technology. Many of us have to go to our children or grandchildren to show us how to do something on our phones or computers. So who better to teach our seniors how to use their phones than a teenager! Erin Bostic, a senior at J.F. Webb School of Health and Life Sciences, will continue our popular smartphone classes at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford this fall. Erin will be showing our seniors everything their phones can do for them. She can show you how to text, take pictures, search the Internet, use social media sites, locate gadgets like a flashlight, calculator, alarm, calendar, etc & other requests like downloading music, editing pictures and more! Don’t let that smartphone out smart you anymore! Many thanks to Emily Wright, Grace Roberts and Gracie Ellington, all seniors at South Granville High School in Creedmoor and Ashton Williams, a senior at J.F. Webb School of Health and Life Sciences, for holding this class for us over the summer. Please note the time change for this class – with the new school semester, Erin will be available from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. the second and third Tuesdays of each month thru December (September 11th & 18th; October 9th & 16th; November 13th & 20th; December 11th & 18th). Due to school activities that schedule can possibly change so please call to confirm class will be held on that day! We are very excited Erin wants to continue these sessions at the center and we look forward to this intergenerational partnership! Please register by calling the center at (919)693-1930 or by signing up at the front desk so that we know how many to expect each session. Bring those phones or tablets and your questions and join in the fun!

HOLIDAY BAZAAR SCHEDULED

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold our ninth annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 3rd from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor please call Diane Williams at (919)693-1930. There is an application you will need to complete. Booth rental will be $25.00 - $30.00. Cost will be dependent on where you are located in the building. Vendors are asked to donate a raffle prize. We encourage local crafts people to join us and showcase their handmade goods. Mark your calendars now!

COFFEE WITH KATHY Join us at the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall for Coffee with Kathy. This program will be held on Wednesday, September 5 beginning at 11:30 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.

SENIOR SERVICES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Granville County Senior Services will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3, 2018. There will be no congregate or home delivered meals served on this day. Our centers will reopen on Tuesday, September 4th at 8:30 a.m.

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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”

SEPTEMBER 2018 9:00 Open Art Studio12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club 6:30 Quilting Group

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 4 5 6 7

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Center Closed for the Labor Day holiday

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Quilting

10:15 Exercise for Arthritis

12:30 Sunday School Study

1:30 Yoga Class

1:30 Spades

9:00 Portrait Class

10:00 Bingo

12:00 Water Aerobics –

YMCA

4:00 Choir Practice

*No Spades today

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:15 Stretch & Wiggle

Exercise Class

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

9:00 Open Art Studio12:00 September Birthday Celebration12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club 1:00 Smartphone Class 1:00 Writing Group 6:30 Quilting Group

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Quilting



1:30 Yoga Class

1:30 Spades

9:00 Portrait Class10:00 Bingo (Sponsored by Universal Healthcare11:00 Blood Pressure Clinic (sponsored by Walgreens)12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

9:30 Loom Class10:15 Stretch & Wiggle

Exercise Class

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

9:00 Open Art Studio12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA 1:00 Smartphone Class

6:30 Quilting Group

*No Granville ACBL Bridge Club today

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Quilting



1:30 Yoga Class

1:30 Spades

9:00 Portrait Class10:00 Bingo (Sponsored by GC Veteran’s Support Group)11:00 BP Clinic – Jeff Derry12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA 1:30 Spades 4:00 Choir Practice

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 Loom Class10:15 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 11:00 Books Between Friends 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Advisory Board Meeting10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion11:30 Beginner Yoga12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group

9:00 Open Art Studio10:30 AARP Meeting12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Group 1:00 Writing Group 6:30 Quilting Group

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

10:00 Quilting



1:30 Yoga Class

1:30 Spades

9:00 Portrait Class10:00 Bingo (Sponsored by Mt. Zion Holy Church)12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics

9:30 Loom Class10:15 Stretch & Wiggle

Exercise Class

1:30 Spades

North Granville Senior Center • 919.693.3383318 HWY 15 SOUTH • STOVALL, NC 27582

SEPTEMBER 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 4 5 6 7

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9:00 Games 9:00 Walk to the Park 9:00 Vision Screening10:30 Bingo11:30 Coffee w/Kathy12:30 Sing-A-Long12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games

9:00 Walk to the Park

12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch


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



Games

9:00 Games 9:00 Walk to the Park10:30 Bingo (sponsored by Universal Healthcare Oxford)11:30 Devotion: Rev. Carliss Jones12:30 Sing-A-Long12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch


Games

2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games



Hour

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

10:00 Fun Day12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

8:00 TRIP: NC Farmer’s Market 9:00 Games 9:00 Walk to the Park12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

*No Bible Study today

9:00 Games 9:00 Walk to the Park10:30 Bingo11:30 Speaker: Marilyn Howard – “Overview of Creative Lifelong Learning”12:30 Sing-A-Long12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch


Games

2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games9:00 Walk to the Park9:00 Coffee & Donut Social Hour10:00 Crochet & Loom Class11:00 Carnival Games12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games

10:00 Advanced Pretty

Punch

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

1:00 Quilted Ornament

Club

9:00 Games



YMCA

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

9:00 Games 9:00 Walk to the Park10:30 Bingo11:30 Devotion: Rev. Curtis McRae12:30 Sing-A-Long12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games

9:30 Pretty Punch


Games

2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games



Hour

12:30 Rummikub & “13”

Games

END OF SUMMER FUN! The North Granville Senior Center will turn into a summer carnival on Friday, September 21st. There will be carnival games and prizes with plenty of carnival treats to snack on! Play games that you enjoyed when you were younger – come join the fun! Our North Granville carnival will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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

SEPTEMBER 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 4 5 6 7

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

12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA


8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo12:00 September Birthday Celebration12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)2:00 Book Club3:00 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics

10:00 Crochet Club



YMCA

1:00 T.O.P.S. Meeting

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Crafts

10:30 Labor Day Celebration – “Let’s Make a Deal”

8:45 Game Time

9:30 Wii Fun

10:00 Acrylic Painting

11:00 Devotion:

Minister Diane Burrell

1:00 AARP Driver Safety Class

8:45 Game Time9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club


8:45 Game Time 9:30 Speaker: Marilyn Howard – “Overview of Creative Lifelong Learning”10:15 Bingo12:30 Pickleball (Sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)2:00 Book Club 3:00 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time


10:00 Crochet Club


12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA 1:00 T.O.P.S. Meeting

8:45 Game Time

9:00 Crafts (sponsored by Clay Pot Ministries)10:30 Speaker: Robin Edwards – “Disaster Preparedness”

8:45 Game Time

9:30 Wii Fun


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 Club12:00 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

8:45 Game Time


10:00 Crochet Club



8:45 Game Time 9:00 Crafts - Trinket Boxes & Wreaths10:00 Coloring Club10:30 Food & Facts - Speaker: Nori Wilson - “Fall Prevention”

8:45 Game Time

9:30 Wii Fun


10:45 Fire Drill

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting Club


8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo10:30 BP Clinic12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club 3:00 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time


10:00 Crochet Club



8:45 Game Time

9:00 Crafts

9:30 Show & Pop10:00 Coloring Club

END OF SUMMER FUN! The South Granville Senior Center will be wheeling and dealing as we celebrate Labor Day! We’ll be playing our own version of Let’s Make a Deal on Friday, September 7th beginning at 10:30 a.m. Just like on the TV show, come dressed in your favorite costume and let’s play fun games – prizes will be given to our winners! Let’s see who will come away with the deal of the day!

11:00 Devotion: Minister Diane Burrell

FUN CRAFT CLASSES SCHEDULED

Both the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford and the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor have fun craft classes planned for this month. These make and take classes will be fun for all! At the Granville County center Diane Williams will be teaching a loom class. Participants will be making a crocheted beanie hat. These cute hats will be great to wear this winter or to give as gifts! This class will be held Friday, September 14th, September 21st and September 28th beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will be a limit of five people per class so please sign up for the day you would like to come. There will be a $10.00 per person charge. Looms will be provided. Participants will need to supply one skein of bulky or super bulky yarn in a color of your choice. Don’t miss out – these hats are super cute! Please call the Granville County center at (919)693-1930 to register. At the South Granville center Clay Pot Ministries will be back this fall for more fun craft classes. This month’s project will be trinket boxes and wreaths. This class will be held on Friday, September 21st beginning at 9:00 a.m. Supplies will be provided

CHECK OUT THIS UPCOMING TRIP!

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor has a fun trip planned for December. We will be heading back to the Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro on Tuesday, December 18 to see “Christmas, Christmas, Christmas.” Join us as we celebrate with a spirited classic Christmas show. The Barn will be all decked out for the holidays and we’ll enjoy good food, listen to our favorite carols and share plenty of laughs! The cost for this trip will be $60.00 per person which includes the show, meal, transportation, taxes and gratuity. Registration begins NOW by calling the senior center at (919)528-0848. You can pay in full when you register or the payment can be split into two payments of $30.00 per person. The first payment will be due by Friday, September 21st and the final payment will be due by Friday, October 19th. There will be no refunds unless we are able to fill your seat. We will depart from the senior center in Creedmoor at 9:00 a.m. and make a quick stop at Tanger Outlets in Mebane. From there we will travel to the theater for a 1:00 p.m. matinee show. This trip will fill up fast! Sign up today!

SEPTEMBER DAY TRIP

Senior Services offers a day trip from one of our three senior centers each month. This month’s trip will be hosted by the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall.

North Granville Senior Center Tuesday, September 18NC State Farmer’s Market & Crabtree Valley Mall – RaleighDeparture Time: 8:00 a.m. Cost: $6.00 per personSign-up Date: Tuesday, September 11*Join us as we check out what’s fresh at the Farmer’s Market! End-of-season veggies, fresh flowers, fall crafts, pumpkins - you name it, you’ll find it at the Farmer’s Market. Then we’ll head over to Crabtree Valley Mall for lunch and shopping. Join us!

Beanie Hats

but donations toward the cost of the class are appreciated! Please call the South Granville center at (919)528-0848 to register. Clay Pot Ministries will continue classes through the end of the year with fall jars in October, holiday cards and tags in November and tea light snowmen in December. Check out future issues of the Senior Connection for dates and times. Don’t miss out on these fun classes!

If you have been into one of our three senior centers lately you may have noticed a few new faces. Senior Services is excited to announce the addition of three new employees to our wonderful team! The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford is very excited to welcome Marilyn Howard as the new Coordinator for the Creative Lifelong Learning (CLL) Program at the center. Marilyn is a Granville County native and is a 1981 graduate of East Carolina University, where she received a BS in Social Work. She retired in 2017 from Murdoch Developmental Center where she last served as Director of Health Services. As CLL Coordinator, Marilyn will work with senior center staff and volunteers to recruit instructors and students, speak to community groups about CLL, keep up with annual memberships, class fees and other duties. She will also work with a volunteer board in this part-time position. Marilyn has jumped right in and we are so excited to see where she will take this incredible program! The North Granville Senior Center would like to welcome Dilda Parrish as our new Nutrition Site Manager. Dilda will be helping with the congregate and home delivered meals and cleaning and maintenance around our building. Dilda worked in the automotive industry for 34 years and then with the state at both Polk Correctional Center and Murdoch Developmental Center. She also has jumped right in and already has things organized and looking great. We are so glad to have her with us! The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor would like to welcome Ken Yoder as our new Building Maintenance worker. Ken started with us in July. He loves to cook and began his career in culinary school. He is an extremely hard work with such a kind spirit and has been a great addition to our staff at the South Granville center! Stop by our centers and say hello to the newest members of Team Senior Services!

Marilyn Howard

Dilda Parrish

Ken Yoder

CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING SPEAKERS Senior Services tries very hard to keep our seniors informed and up-to-date with the latest information on aging, community resources, health and well-being and other types of news that affects our participants. Check out these programs coming up at the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor. On Friday, September 14th, Robin Edwards, with Granville County Emergency Management, will be at the center to present a program on “Disaster Preparedness.” This program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Even though we are headed into the Fall season, that doesn’t mean we are out of the woods yet for major storms. Hurricane season actually runs from June 1 through November 30. We tend to think of hurricanes as something only the coast needs to worry about. But most remember Hurricanes Fran and Floyd and the damage they caused our area. Most probably remember the tornadoes that touched down in Oxford a few years ago that caused tremendous damage. Even the winter months can bring major snow and ice storms. Are you ready for the next big storm? Ms. Edwards will give us tips to be ready. She will discuss family emergency plans, what you need in your home emergency kits and where to keep those kits so they can be easily accessed. Join us to get the information you need to be ready. On Friday, September 21st, the South Granville center will hold their first “Food and Facts” session beginning at 10:30 a.m. The topic will be “Fall Prevention.” The speaker will be Nori Wilson, Occupational Therapist with Maria Parham Hospital. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year one in every three adults ages 65 or older falls and 2 million are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries. And the risk of falling increases with each decade of life. The long-term consequences of fall injuries, such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can impact the health and independence of older adults. However, falls are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, many falls can be prevented. Join us as we learn more about fall risk factors, lower body weakness and poor vision, difficulties with gait and balance, problems with feet and shoes, how certain medications can increase your fall risk, home hazards and more! You must preregister for this program, as lunch will be provided by Treyburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Please call the center at (919)528-0848 to register. In October we will hold an Estate Planning workshop. Greg McIntyre, J.D., M.B.A., will be at the center to talk with interested persons about what is a lady bird deed? What is the most important document you can have? How do I skip the probate process? What percentage of seniors need some type of long term care? This will be held on Monday, October 8th beginning at 10:30 a.m. You must also pre-register for this session as lunch will be provided. Please call the center at (919)528-0848 to register. Our monthly podcast sessions are cancelled for September and October but will resume in November. Join us!

ATTENTION WATER AEROBICS PARTICIPANTS Water aerobics classes at the YMCA in Henderson will move back to 12:00 noon this month. Summer camps at the YMCA have ended so we can return to our regular start time. Classes will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have questions, please call Julie Brockman at (919)693-1930.

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE PARTS C & D BEGINS OCTOBER 15TH

Your health needs change from year to year and the benefits and costs of your health plan may change each year too. That’s why it’s important to evaluate your Medicare choices every year. The Annual Election Period is the one time of year when all people with Medicare can review and/or change their Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare prescription drug (Part D) plans for 2019. Open enrollment begins October 15 and ends December 7. If you want to review your plan for 2019 please call the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford at (919)693-1930 to schedule an appointment during open enrollment time. We have well-trained SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) counselors who are able to assist you with changing your plan.

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 July 2018.

Home Delivered MealsOxford area: 599 meals delivered to 36 homebound seniors.Northern Granville area: 67 meals delivered to 4 homebound seniors.Southern Granville area: 425 meals delivered to 24 homebound seniors.Total meals: 1,091 meals delivered 64 homebound seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $729.20Total amount paid by Senior Services: $4,964.05

Congregate MealsGranville County Senior Center in Oxford: 811 meals served to 75 seniors.North Granville Senior Center in Stovall: 388 meals served to 53 seniors.South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor: 508 meals served to 56 seniors.Total meals: 1,707 meals served to 184 seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $812.50Total amount paid by Senior Services: $7,766.85

In-Home Aide Services238 hours provided for 20 clients.Amount provided to program by participants: $730.00

Transportation726 trips provide for 59 clients. (668 general trips, 58 medical trips)Total contribute to program by participants: $242.50Total amount paid by Senior Services: $12,076.58Group trip participants: 38Total contributed by participants: $168.00Total amount paid by Senior Services: $451.65

Lifeline AssistanceMonthly bills paid for 21 limited income seniors to have the HASTEN Help System. Amount paid by Senior Services: $525.00

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 South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor will hold the AARP Driver Safety class on Monday, September 10th from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. You must preregister for this class by calling the senior center at (919)528-0848. 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 today!

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 • 318 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 [email protected] K. Wright, Assistant Director, Newsletter Editor [email protected] Floyd, Social Worker/In-Home Aide Supervisor [email protected] Tingen, Nutrition Program Manager [email protected] Brockman, Fitness Coordinator [email protected] Williams, Administrative Assist., Oxford [email protected]

Carolyn Keith, Medicare Specialist, Oxford [email protected] Hart, Building Maintenance, OxfordMarilyn Howard, CLL Coordinator, Oxford [email protected] White, RN, OxfordCheryl Carrier, South Granville Senior Center Coordinator, Creedmoor [email protected] Allen, Nutrition Site Manager, Creedmoor Ken Yoder, Building Maintenance, Creedmoor

Phyllis Blackwell, North Granville Senior Center Manager, Stovall [email protected] Parrish, Nutrition Site Manager, Stovall Senior Services Advisory Board

Wilma Moore, Chairperson

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www.granvillecounty.orge-mail address: [email protected]

Bessie BaileyNancy BrooksLaVerta CooperBetty CrewsNancylee CurrinJean Evans

Jason JenkinsSarah MayfieldDavid Smith, Co. Com. Rep.Shirley WatsonToni Anne WheelerBetty Yancey

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