GRANVILLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICESLife is great when you participate!

MAY 2021

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

A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation changed the name to Older American’s Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older through ceremonies, events and public recognition. This year’s theme is Communities of Strength. Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys and difficulties. Their stories and contributions have helped support and inspire others throughout their lifetimes. There are so many things we can do to nurture ourselves, reinforce our strength, and continue to thrive as we age. Connecting with others is one of the most important - it plays a vital role in our health and well-being and in that of our communities. Senior centers play important roles in helping connect our older adults with ways to nurture, reinforce and thrive! Even over the past year, when we haven’t been able to connect as easily within our buildings, our centers have found ways to connect to our seniors in Granville County. Connecting with others helps keep those feelings of isolation and loneliness from taking control. Fellowship, programs for growth, involvement and enrichment, and volunteer opportunities – whether in person or virtually – can all be found at your senior center. Remember life is great when you participate!

In honor of this, here are a few quotes about growing older:

“About the only thing that comes to us without effort is old age.” – Gloria Pitzer

“The follies which a man regrets most in his life are those which he didn’t commit when he had the opportunity.” – Helen Rowland

“The older you get, the more you tell it like it used to be.” – Author Unknown

“You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.” – Michael Pritchard

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Senior Skills and Drills.........................................................2SG Rotary Club........................................................................4Granville County Senior Center Activity Calendar......................5BINGO!................................................................................6 Monthly Summary of Services ...............................................7 Locations, Programs & Services, Senior Services Staff............8

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SENIOR SKILLS AND DRILLS

As you know by now, we will not be holding the Kerr-Tar Senior Games this year. We are looking forward to being back in 2022, but in the meantime the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department will be holding Senior Skills and Drills to keep you in practice for next year’s events. During the first three weeks of May, the recreation department will focus on one senior games activity and teach participants the rules and techniques for each event. This will be a great way to try out a new event you have been thinking about registering for but never have. All activities will be held at the Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson and will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is open to anyone 50 and older in Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren counties. There is a $2.00 per activity charge and registration is required. The schedule for May will be as follows:

Thursday, May 6 – Pickleball Thursday, May 13 – Bocce Thursday, May 20 – Croquet

If you are interested in participating, you can pick up a registration form at any of our three senior centers. Spots are limited, social distancing will be maintained and face masks are required. For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252)431-6091 or by email at callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.

SENIOR SERVICES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Granville County Senior Services will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31st, 2021. There will be no congregate or home delivered meals served on this day. Our centers will reopen on Tuesday, June 1 at 8:30 a.m. We hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day holday!

OPERATION HEAT RELIEF Thanks to contributions from Dominion Resources, Duke Energy Carolinas, and Duke Energy Progress through the Division of Aging and Adult Services, Granville County Senior Services has once again received fans to distribute to Granville County residents this summer. You are eligible to receive a fan if:

(1) You reside in Granville County.(2) You are 60 years of age or older.(3) You have a disability (proof of disability required).(4) You have a heat situation at home that is a threat to your health or well-being.

If you need a fan, please contact the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford at (919)693-1930, the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall at (919)693-3383 or the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor at (919)528-0848.

THE THREE R’S FOR FRAUD The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold “The Three R’s for Fraud” program on Thursday, May 20 beginning at 11:00 a.m. This will be offered both in-person at the senior center or virtually. We are limiting the number in-person to 20. You must preregister by calling the center at (919)693-1930. If you would like to attend virtually please call to have the zoom link emailed to you. In this program, participants will learn the three “R’s” for investment fraud, charity scams and counterfeit prescriptions and goods. Recognition – raising awareness of the warning signs of fraud. Repel – providing screening tools now available to shield from the unscrupulous and respond – leveraging multiple resources to counter wrongdoing and raising awareness about why it’s so important. You will also hear more about the state’s Advance Health Care Directives Registry that can help give loved ones the gift of peace of mind. This is important information for everyone. We hear of fraud attempts every day - join us to learn more about how to protect yourself and your finances. Please call the senior center for more information.

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Kathy’s KornerKathy’s KornerBy: Kathy May

Eating healthy is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. There are many different things to look at when thinking about eating healthy. One of those things to think about is the chemical exposure we get from consuming fruits and vegetables raised on farms that use traditional farming methods. By that, I mean we all need to be concerned about the risks involved in eating foods that are heavily sprayed with pesticides. The US Department of Agriculture publishes a list of conventionally grown foods most likely to contain pesticide residues. This list includes strawberries, spinach, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery, potatoes, and sweet bell peppers. These 12 items are known as the “dirty dozen” because it is difficult to get the pesticide off due to the thin skin covering. The chemicals just soak through to the inner flesh. It is suggested that you pick an organic option if available for these particular items. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, MD, who wrote a book entitled, Keep Sharp: Building a Better Brain at Any Age, tells us “fruits and vegetables with thicker skins tend to have fewer pesticide residues, because the thick skin or peel protects the inner flesh. Remove the skin or peel as you would with a banana or avocado, and you’re removing much of the residue.” There is another list of foods, too, that the US Department of Agriculture publishes called the Clean 15: avocado, sweet corn, pineapple, cabbages, onions, sweet peas, papayas, asparagus, mangoes, eggplants, honeydews, kiwis, cantaloupes, cauliflower and broccoli. So the bottom line is…..if you are going to spend extra money to buy organic, it’s better to purchase the “dirty dozen” in an organic form to avoid ingesting unnecessary chemicals.

CREATIVE LIFELONG LEARNING Granville County Senior Services’ Creative Lifelong Learning classes are steadily increasing. We are opening more and more in-person classes and we are ready to see you! Check out the following classes and programs coming up!

*Self Care During Isolation – Nancy Hux, with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, will discuss ways to stay healthy mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually as we walk through the journey of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be held on Monday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.*Masonic Home Tour – we will take a tour of the Masonic Home in Oxford on Friday, May 21.*The History of Granville County – Come discover interesting facts about Granville County from native author Lewis Bowling. This program will be held on Monday, June 7 beginning at 10:00 a.m.*Deep Roots & Sturdy Branches of Country Music, Then & Now – Country music scholars generally agree that modern forms of popular music – Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock and Gospel – derive from musical roots in the American South. Join Professor Jack Bernhardt in the aural journey across “the pond.” We’ll travel from the British Isles and Africa to hear how the fiddle of European origin blended with the banjo brought by African slaves, along with songs of faith catalyzed by the spiritual revivals of the 18th and 19th centuries, and are still heard in Southern music today. This will be held on Friday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.*Repair Café – Have you ever heard of Repair Café? Neither had we! But thanks to Don Fick, we’ve been inspired to learn more! Don organized Repair Café in Cary in 2017, modeled after the original café established in the Netherlands in 2009. The organizational founders had an idea of setting up low-key meeting places nationwide where people could repair their broken items themselves, supported by specialists in a relaxed atmosphere. Simply stated, volunteers donate their time and skills to help repair broken items in need of repair. If this peaks your interest, stay tuned for a date in which Don will come speak to us about setting up a local Repair Café!

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In honor of Older American’s Month, the South Granville Rotary Club will hold a drive through community event for seniors over the age of 60 on Friday, May 7 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the new Creedmoor Community Center. You must preregister by calling Cheryl Carrier at (919)528-0848. Everyone registered will receive care packages and snacks. Many thanks to the Rotary Club and all of the individuals, organizations and businesses that have donated items for these care packages! The South Granville Rotary Club continues to be a tremendous supporter of our seniors in the southern end of Granville County and we greatly appreciate all they have done for us both pre-COVID and during the pandemic! Members have sponsored many events and programs at the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor and have carried home delivered meals during the week, on weekends and holidays during the pandemic! They are truly a service based organization and continue to put the needs of our older adults at the forefront of all they do. Don’t miss out on this event! Thank you South Granville Rotary Club!

“photos used by permission from the South Granville Rotary Club’s Facebook page.”

SOUTH GRANVILLE ROTARY CLUB TO HOLD SPECIAL COMMUNITY

EVENT FOR SENIORSMembers pack Thanksgiving boxes for homebound seniors in southern Granville County.

Rotary Club members pack holiday care packages for seniors in southern Granville County.

2019 Christmas party at the South Granville Senior Center sponsored by the South Granville Rotary Club.

Rotary Club members deliver meals on wheels.

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

MAY 2021

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9:00 Open Art Studio

12:00 GC ACBL Bridge Club

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control

10:00 Bingo (limited number, must preregister)

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

5:00 Tax Assistance (by appointment)

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group

9:00 Open Art Studio

12:00 GC ACBL Bridge Club

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

9:00 Open Art Studio

12:00 GC ACBL Bridge Club

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

10:00 Bingo (limited number, must preregister)11:00 Ann Elmore – NC Secretary of State’s office – “The 3 R’s for Fraud”

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:00 Advisory Board Meeting 11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group

9:00 Open Art Studio

12:00 GC ACBL Bridge Club

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

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10:00 Bingo (limited number, must preregister)

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

5:00 Tax Assistance (by appointment)

10:00 Bingo (limited number, must preregister)

2:00 Rock Steady Boxing®

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9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics 2:00 Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:30 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades (must preregister) 2:00 Low Impact Aerobics

Memorial Day

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The weekly Bingo game at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford returned in May. We are currently limiting participation to 20 people. We’ve had lots of smiles, laughs and fist bumps as people reunited for the first time in over a year! You must register in advance by calling the senior center at (919)693-1930 each Tuesday. At this time we will not take walk-ins unless someone does not show up that was registered. The North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will hold another outdoor bingo event on Tuesday, May 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (rain date will be Tuesday, May 25). Please bring a clipboard to hold your card and your own chair. Bingo cards and markers will be provided. You must register in advance by calling the North Granville Senior Center at (919)693-3383. This was a lot of fun when we held it in April – come and enjoy beautiful spring weather and visiting with friends! Reminder – we always accept donations of bingo prizes! Items must be new or gently used, please no opened food or expired items.

Lawn chair Bingo was held at the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall in April. Another lawn chair bingo event will be held on May 18th – join us!

Ricky Allen was the first Bingo winner in over a year at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford!

BINGO!BINGO!

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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 March 2021.

Home Delivered MealsOxford area: 814 meals delivered to 40 homebound seniors.Northern Granville area: 115 meals delivered to 5 homebound seniors.Southern Granville area: 416 meals delivered to 20 homebound seniors.Total meals: 1,345 delivered to 65 homebound seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $490.00Total amount by Senior Services: $6,119.75

Congregate MealsGranville County Senior Center in Oxford: 1,060 meals to 66 seniors.North Granville Senior Center in Stovall: 696 meals to 45 seniors.South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor: 1,051 meals to 61 seniors.Total meals: 2,807 meals to 172 meals.Total contributed to program by participants: $998.00Total amount paid by Senior Services: $12,771.85

In-Home Aide Services834 hours provided for 35 clients.Amount contributed to program by participants: $325.00

Lifeline AssistanceMonthly bills paid for 16 limited income seniors to have the HASTEN Help System. Amount paid by Senior Services: $400.00

FITNESS PROGRAM UPDATE Fitness classes are booming at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. We are currently offering low impact aerobics and our chair-based stretch and wiggle class each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There are limited numbers in each class and you do need to register for each day you plan to attend to insure you have a spot. The fitness equipment is also available for use but you must register before you come. Please call Adrian Villasana, Fitness Program Coordinator, at (919)693-1930 for more information. Currently we are holding fitness classes for those in the southern end of Granville County at the Butner Sports Arena in Butner. We offer low impact aerobics and stretch and wiggle on Tuesdays and Thursdays at this location. Low impact aerobics is held at 9:00 a.m. and stretch and wiggle begins at 10:05 a.m. (this is a change in the 10:30 a.m. time beginning May 1). Please call Adrian for more information on these classes also. Our fitness program is for anyone 50 years of age or older. There is a $12.00 per month charge to participate in the low impact aerobics class and use the exercise equipment. That charge will also include water aerobics once we resume those classes. There is no charge if you are ONLY participating in the stretch and wiggle class. We do require a form completed by your doctor to join the low impact aerobics class or to use the fitness equipment. Forms are available at any of our three senior centers or can be found online at www.granvillecounty.org/community/seniorservices. Rock Steady Boxing® is offered at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. The Granville County center is a certified location for this national program. Rock Steady Boxing® gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum. Our fitness instructor has been trained in this program and leads small groups in exercises to build strength, flexibility, and speed! Please call Adrian for more information on this program. Tai Chi is also offered through the Creative Lifelong Learning program. There is also a Monday morning walking group through CLL. Please call Marilyn Howard, Creative Lifelong Learning Coordinator for more information on these programs. Join us to stay healthy and well!

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 • 114 Douglas Drive

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, Social Worker/In-Home Aide Supervisor jill.floyd@granvillecounty.orgAdrian Villasana, Fitness Program Coordinator adrian.villasana@granvillecounty.orgBonita Tingen, Nutrition Program Manager bonita.tingen@granvillecounty.orgDiane Williams, Administrative Assist., Oxford diane.williams@granvillecounty.org

Carolyn Keith, Medicare Specialist, Oxford carolyn.keith@granvillecounty.orgRosa Hart, Building Maintenance, Oxford rosa.hart@granvillecounty.orgMarilyn Howard, CLL Coordinator, Oxford marilyn.howard@granvillecounty.orgCarolyn White, RN, OxfordCheryl Carrier, South Granville Senior Center Coordinator, Creedmoor cheryl.carrier@granvillecounty.orgJoann Allen, Nutrition Site Manager, Creedmoor

Ken Yoder, Building Maintenance, CreedmoorPhyllis Blackwell, North Granville Senior Center Manager, Stovall phyllis.blackwell@granvillecounty.orgTammy Williamson, Nutrition Site Manager, Stovall Senior Services Advisory Board

Betty Crews, Chairperson

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