MARTIN SENIOR February 2021

February 2021

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MARTIN COUNTY

Adult & Aging Services

Activities & Events Guide

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Martin County


(252) 792-1027

Williamston Activity Site

(252) 792-1027

Jamesville Activity Site

(252) 792-1215

Oak City Activity Site

(252) 798-9761

Robersonville Activity Site

(252) 795-4580

Social Media Accounts

Martin County Council on Aging

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Barney Conway

Betty Jones

Eliza Waters

Jerry McCrary

Joseph Williams

Lula Council

Skip Gurganus

Vickey Manning

Martin County Adult & Aging Services

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mar�n County Adult and Aging �

Services Department responds to older�

adults’ needs and interests by providing�

resources and programs that enhance �

independence, personal growth, and �

self�esteem.�

@mcaagingservices

@MCAdultandAging

@mcaagingservices

FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL

(252)792-1027

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BETTY ROBINSON

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MARY FRANCES BAILEY

February 18

RUBY NICHOLSON

THIS SPACE IS

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902 Washington St.Williamston, NC 27892

252-792-2175www.bbt.com

Mid-East CommissionArea Agency on Aging

www.mecaaa.org

Williamston Location252-792-1015

www.mastdrug.com

Pharmacies

252-792-6605WTDA 96.5 FM Radio

Anita Aguilar to place an ad [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2677

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Special Days�

Holiday & Celebrations�

� � February 01� National Freedom Day�

� � February 02� Groundhog Day�

� � � � � Rheumatoid Awareness Day�

� � February 03� National Carrot Cake Day�

� � February 04� National Homemade Soup Day�

� � � � � Thank a Mail Carrier Day�

� � � � � World Cancer Day�

� � February 05� National Wear Red Day (women’s heart health awareness)�

� � February 06� National Frozen Yogurt Day�

� � February 07� Send a Card to a Friend Day�

� � � � � Super Bowl Sunday in Tampa FL�

� � February 08� National Kite Flying Day�

� � � � � National Potato Lover’s Day�

� � February 09� National Pizza Day�

� � February 11� National Shut�In Visitation Day�

� � February 12� Chinese New Year (2021: Year of the Ox)�

� � February 13� National Tortellini Day�

� � February 14� Random Acts of Kindness Week�

� � � � � Valentine’s Day�

� � February 15� Presidents’ Day�

� � February 16� National Almond Day�

� � � � � National Pancake Day�

� � � � � Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday�

� � February 17� Ash Wednesday�

� � � � � Random Acts of Kindness Day�

� � February 18� National Battery Day (collect and recycle)�

� � February 19� National Caregivers Day�

� � February 20� National Cherry Pie Day�

� � February 22� National Margarita Day�

� � February 23� National Chili Day�

� � February 25� National Clam Chowder Day�

� � February 26� National Pistachio Day�

� � February 27� Full Moon (Snow Moon)�

� � February 28� Floral Design Day�

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Monthly Observances�

~ American Heart Month ~ Black History Month ~ Great American Pie Month ~�

~ Macular Degeneration Awareness Month ~ National Bird Feeding Month ~�

~ National Cherry Month ~ National Embroidery Month ~ National Grapefruit Month ~�

~ National Hot Breakfast Month ~ National Library Lovers Month ~�

~ National Macadamia Nut Month ~ National Senior Independence Month ~�

~ National Snack Food Month ~ Oral Hygiene Awareness Month ~

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Events

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

@8:00AM — 5:00PM

APPOINTMENT ONLY

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT

HEALTH DEPT.

@ 252-793-1619

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Caregivers

Support Group

@ 10:00AM


TAMYRA JOVEL

@ 252-974-1837

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Pull Up for Pull-Ups

@ 10:00AM — 11:00AM

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@8:00AM — 5:00PM

APPOINTMENT ONLY


HEALTH DEPT.

@ 252-793-1619

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Food Box

Distributions

@ Moratoc Park

& Robersonville Site

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@8:00AM — 5:00PM

APPOINTMENT ONLY


HEALTH DEPT.

@ 252-793-1619

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Pull Up for Pull-Ups

@ 10:00AM — 11:00AM

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@8:00AM — 5:00PM

APPOINTMENT ONLY


HEALTH DEPT.

@ 252-793-1619

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DONATIONS

Contributions can be made to the Adult &

Aging Services Department in memory or in

honor of a person or as a general donation. If

you would like a card sent to someone in the

family notifying them of your contributions,

please let us know.

The $7 subscription fee for the newsletter is not

considered a memorial donation. This is

because, according to the IRS, you are receiving

something in return. Therefore, it has to be

done separately.

Checks should be made payable to Martin

County Council on Aging, Inc. (MCCOA), PO

Box 1023, Williamston NC 27892. This will

insure that your money is used exactly as you

prefer. All contributions (not newsletter

subscriptions) are tax deductible as provided in

Section 10 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The following have made dona�ons or �

memorial contribu�ons since our last �

newsle�er: �

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�� Arthur C. Crofton

Meals on Wheels

�� William T Griffin

In Honor of Chris Coltrain

�� Nancy Smith

Meals on Wheels

Donation & Obituary

Shelbert Sawyer

Clifton M Lee

Thelma C Batts

Jerry J Standahl

Dan J Taylor

Daryl T Rogerson

Mildred E Cowan

Mary C Peele

Evelyn James

Mary C Coppage

Marion S Bradley


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February Puzzle


Valentine’s Day

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Recipes


AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES

SERVINGS: 2

What You Will Need:

-1 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide fries

-1 tablespoon canola oil

-½ teaspoon kosher salt

-¼ teaspoon pepper

-� teaspoon garlic powder

-� teaspoon ground sweet paprika

What To Do:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Combine sweet potato fries and canola oil in a bowl and mix. Season with salt, pepper, garlic

powder, and paprika. Mix until all fries are evenly coated.

3. Divide sweet potatoes into 2 or 3 batches for cooking. Place an even layer of sweet potatoes in

the fry basket, insert in the air fryer, and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. Repeat with

remaining sweet potatoes.

TACO PIE

SERVINGS: 8

What You Will Need:

-1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

-1 pound ground beef

-1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

-1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

-8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese blend

-1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips, crushed

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom of a square cake pan and bake according to package

directions.

3. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the taco

seasoning and stir together well. When dough is done, remove from oven and place meat

mixture on top, then layer with sour cream and cheese, and then top off with the crushed nacho

chips.

4. Return to oven and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until cheese has

melted.

FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE

SERVINGS: 8

What You Will Need:

- ½ cup butter, room temperature

- ¾ cup white sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 eggs

- 1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled

- 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate,

melted and cooled

What To Do:

1. Cream butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in the sugar with an electric mixer until light

colored and well blended. Stir in the thoroughly cooled chocolate, and vanilla extract. Add the

eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes on medium speed after each addition. Spoon the chocolate

filling into a cooled, baked pie shell.

2. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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proudly serving its older adults since 1972.

AVAILABLE SERVICES & PROGRAMS

General Transportation Medical Transportation Congregate Meals

Home Delivered Meals In-Home Aide Respite Care Support Groups

Our Care System Caregiver Information Computer Classes

SHIIP Income Tax Assistance Referral Bargain Shoppe

End of Life Forms Volunteer Opportunities Monthly Newsletter

Educational Trips Recreational Trips Senior Games

Health Screenings Legal Assistance Referral

Sitter’s List Health and Wellness Program

For more information about provided services and programs,

contact the Martin County

Adult & Aging Services Department

(252) 792-1027

Martin Co. Council on Aging, Inc

201 Lee Street

P.O. Box 1023

Williamston, NC 27892

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