MAY 2018

NEWSLETTER

Rich Zeck�Executive Director�

Charlotte�Anne Alexander�Chair�

Mary Hall�Vice Chair�

Michael Aichinger�Treasurer�

Linda McGehee�Secretary�

Council on Aging & Greenville Senior Center

4551 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858

Phone: 252-752-1717

Fax: 252-752-9365

www.pittcoa.com

Rich Thoughts from the Executive Director��

Hello friends of the COA!��

Every May our country observes Older American’s Month. It is a time

when we step back and celebrate the wisdom, knowledge and experience

of our country’s greatest assets� its seniors.��

This year’s theme is Engage at Every Age. The idea is that you are never

too old (or young) to get involved in activities that help you to grow physically, mentally

and emotionally. This month also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a

difference in our communities. And make a difference they do.��

We have at least eight seniors who are over 91 years old participating at one of our five senior

wellness centers every day! Participating in activities that promote mental and physical

wellness, offering your wisdom and experience to the next generation, seeking the mentorship

of someone with more life experience than you�these are just a few examples of what being

engaged can mean. No matter where you are in your life, there is no better time than now to

start. ��

What is keeping you from sharing and connecting yourself with others at one of our senior

wellness centers? Call us today and let’s see what we can do to get you engaged. We hope you

will join us and Engage at Every Age!�

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Blessings,

Rich Rich Zeck�

Executive Director�

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Council on Aging

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Physical Therapy Healthy Aging Minute: May 2018

Spring is here and it is time to restart our healthy aging efforts. Glen Newman is a Physical Therapist from Vidant who works as a Geriatric Specialist and will be sharing some ideas on how we can improve how well we take care of ourselves. He will be presenting a 30 minute refresher on Healthy Aging at the Council on Aging sites. Tuesday, May 7 at 10:00am at the Ayden Senior Wellness Center

Thursday, May 10 at 9:30am at the Greenville Senior Wellness Center

Tuesday, May 15 at 10:00am at the Farmville Senior Wellness Center

Tuesday, May 22 at 10:30am at the Bethel Senior Wellness Center

Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00am at the Fountain Senior Wellness Center Look for monthly healthy aging screens at your local site where you can talk about your specific needs & concerns. Pop in to see how your walking, flexibility, or endurance compares with seniors in your age group. Most of us want to feel better about what we are doing & physical therapy can help.

For more information, call the Council on Aging at 252-752-1717.

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2018 Road to Resources:�A Guide to Services for Older Adults�

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�May 21st�

Unraveling the Myths About Veteran’s Benefits�

When: 3rd Monday of Each Month�Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm�Place: Council on Aging�

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Interested in learning how to

make your own greeting cards

using your computer?

Join us on

Friday, May 18, 2018

1:30-4:00pm

for a

Greeting Card Workshop

Must have experience with

MS Word

Seating is limited,

registration is required.

Call 252-752-1717 to

register.

FREE Mental Wellness

Screening

Wednesday

May 16, 2018

10:00am –12:00pm

Screening Room

Offered by Greene County

Health Care, Inc.

2018 Advance Care

Planning and Education Clinic

Join us in 2018 for FREE Advance Care Planning and Education Clinics

to aid you & your family in planning for your future medical care.

Call 252-752-1717 to register for this event.�

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Date Time Location

May 15th 9am Education

10 am Clinic

Council on Aging

4551 County Home Road, Greenville Small Multi-Purpose Room

Council on Aging

Balance & Falls Screening

Monday, May 10, 2018

10:00am –12:00pm

At the Ayden Senior

Wellness Center

4354 Lee Street, Ayden

Come out and ask Jeff Agan

what ASTYM AND SFMA are

and how they may help you.

Offered by

CORA Physical Therapy

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We play Chess

EVERY Wednesday

from 9:00-11:30am.

Drop by our Library

and join us.

The Bookmobile will

make stops at the Council on Aging

Thursday, May10 & 31

10:30-11:00am

You can check out books, return books

& even pick up a library card. To reserve a book

on the Bookmobile, simply call the library,

252-329-4580, & ask for Bookmobile.

Ever wonder exactly what is insurance? Have questions about the different types of insurance? Why do people purchase insurance?

Join Kelly Kurz of Paperwork

Solutions and get the answers

to these questions!

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

10:00-11:00am

Small Multipurpose Room

To reserve you spot, call 252-752-1717.

Council on Aging

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Medicare Card Switch�Gives

Scammers a New Hook ��Medicare cards are undergoing a big change to make

them more secure. But in the meantime, scammers

are (of course!) taking advantage of confusion around

the launch.�

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How the Scam Works �You receive a call from a person claiming to work with Medicare. They are allegedly calling about the new Medicare cards, which will be mailed this spring. The cards will be more secure because they use a "Medicare Beneficiary Identifier" instead of a Social Security number.��The scammer claims that there's a problem with your card. The con artist may say your new card was lost or someone tried to use your ID number. To resolve the situation, the scammer just needs your Social Security number.��In another version, the scammer claims you must pay money to receive your new Med-icare card. They may ask you for payment information, so they can "complete the pro-cess" for you. They may even ask you to mail them your old card.��How to Avoid Medicare Scams �Know how the Medicare card switch works. Understand that Medicare isn't calling

consumers about the card switch. Also, the new Medicare cards are being provided free

of charge.�

Never provide personal information to a stranger. Don't share personal details

with anyone who calls you unsolicited. Do not confirm or give out your full name, ad-

dress, Social Security number or any�

other personal information.�

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For More Information �

�Learn about similar scams by reading this BBB tip: BBB.org/HealthCareScam.��

�Read more about the new cards and their security benefits on Medicare.gov.�

�If you've fallen victim to this type of scam, you can help others avoid being scammed

by filing a report bbb.org/scamtracker/us �

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*Information taken from: BBB Grapevine Publication�

**The Medicare Options Counseling program at the Pitt County �

Council on Aging is funded in part by the Vidant Health Foundation�

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Join us in June!

The Arthritis Foundation

Exercise Program

Tuesdays & Thursdays in June

from 10-11am

in the Small Multipurpose Room

Designed to keep joints flexible

& muscles strong, increase energy,

improve well-being,

& help you sleep better

Instructor: LaTangee Dickens, Vidant Medical Center

Program is free. To register, please call 252-752-1717.

Do you need help

learning

computer basics?

We will offer one-on-one

30 minute sessions

May 8 & 22, 2018

9:00am-12:00pm

This class is FREE but you

MUST register in advance. Call 252-752-1717 to register.

Final Answer�

Ever watched the game show “Who Wants

to be a Millionaire”? If so, you know you get

three lifelines to poll the audience, phone a

friend, or eliminate two answers with 50/50.

Join us May 18, 2018

at 3:00pm in the Small Mul�purpose Room

and take advantage of the opportunity

to get you “Final Answers.” �

Lewis Cahoon, Wilkerson Funeral Home &

Tammy Campbell, Pinewood Memorial Park

will answer your burial, crema�on,

and pre�planning ques�ons .

Seating is limited.

Call 752-1717 to reserve your spot.

Driver Safety Class

with Officer Doug Coley

North Carolina Highway Patrol

Thursday, May 17, 2018

10:00—11:00am

Small Multipurpose Room

Learn about

Driver Safety for Seniors

New laws

Personal Safety Tips

This class is free, but seating is limited.

Call 252-752-1717 to reserve your space.

Greenville Senior Wellness Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

9:00-9:30am Coffee & Conversation 9:30-11:00am Bible Study 10:00am –12:00pm Art with GMOA (select days in May) 11:30am –12:00pm Lunch

9:00-9:30am Coffee & Conversation 10:15-11:15am Fun & Fit Exercise 11:30am –12:00pm Lunch

9:00-9:30am Coffee & Conversation 9:30-10:30 Senior Info Class (1st Wednesday) 10:00-11:00am Crafts with Barbara (2nd Wednesday) 9:30am Aging Topics with Trillium (Last Wednesday) 11:30am –12:00pm Lunch

Thursday Friday Saturday

9:00-9:30am Coffee & Conversation 10:15-11:00am Fun & Fit Exercise 11:30am –12:00pm Lunch

9:00-9:30am Coffee & Conversation 10:00-11:00am Bingo $1 per card 11:30am –12:00pm Lunch

Council on Aging

Generations

Music Together

Tuesdays 9:15-10:00am

Small Multipurpose Room

Join us and our young friends as

we sing & play music together.

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Join us for

American Mahjong Small Multipurpose Room

Every

Wednesday

1:00-4:00pm

We need volunteers

to help deliver

Meals on Wheels!

Next volunteer training

is May 15, 2018

at 10:00am

Call 752-1717 to sign up

Don’t forget the

March for Meals

continues this

month at Mellow

Mushroom.

Check out the flyer on

page 13 for details.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3 4

Farmhouse Stew

Succotash

Fruit

Dinner Roll

Banana Cake

2% Milk (half pint)

Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Brown Rice

Irish Blend Vegetables

Wheat Bread

Pumpkin Spice Cake

2% Milk (half pint)

Pork Ham

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Cauliflower

Brussel Sprouts

Wheat Bread

2% Milk (half pint)

Caesar Chicken Salad w/

Ranch Dressing

Diced Pears

Wheat Bread

Rice Pudding

2% Milk (half pint)

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Italian Crusted Fish

Fillet

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Broccoli, Corn

Wheat Bread

Mandarin Oranges

2 % Milk (half pint)

BBQ Pulled Chicken

Cajun Potatoes

Okra

Hamburger Bun

Cinnamon Applesauce

2% Milk (half pint)

Herb Baked Chicken Breast

w/ Gravy

Brown Rice

Grilled Zucchini Squash

Dinner Roll

100% Orange Juice

2% Milk (half pint)

Creamed Chicken

Macaroni w/ Parsley

Beets

Wheat Bread

Warm Spiced Peaches

2% Milk (half pint)

Ham & Au Gratin Potatoes

Greens

Wheat Bread

Bread Pudding

2% Milk (half pint)

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Turkey ala King

Mashed Potatoes

Corn O’Brian

Cabbage

Dinner Roll

2% Milk (half pint)

Italian Meat Sauce

Rotini w/Parsley

Greens, Carrots

Dinner Roll

100% Apple Juice

2% Milk (half pint)

Herbed Pork Chops

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans w/Onions

Dinner Roll

Pineapple Cake

2% Milk (half pint)

Tex-Mex Taco Filling

Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Flour Tortilla

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Confetti Brown Rice

Mandarin Oranges

2% Milk (half pint)

Tuna Salad w/ Lettuce &

Tomato, Pasta Salad

Cucumber, Onion &

Tomato Salad

Fruit, Wheat Bread

Vanilla Wafer Cookie

2% milk (half pint)

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Oven Fried Chicken Breast

w/ Gravy, Brown Rice

Okra w/Tomatoes

Wheat Bread

Mandarin Oranges

2% Milk (half pint)

Turkey Tetrazzini

Peas

Carrots

Dinner Roll

Mixed Fruit

2% Milk (half pint)

Stuffed Green Pepper

Corn

Wheat Bread

Marble Cake

2% Milk (half pint)

Scrambled Egg & Sau-

sage Hash

Broccoli, Wheat Bread

100% Orange Juice

Streusel Coffeecake

2% Milk (half pint)

Hamburger with Lettuce &

Tomato

BBQ Pinto Beans

Hamburger Bun

Cinnamon Apples

2% Milk (half pint)

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CLOSED for

Memorial Day

Farmhouse Stew

Succotash

Fruit

Dinner Roll

Banana Cake

2% Milk (half pint)

Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Brown Rice

Irish Blend Vegetables

Wheat Bread

Pumpkin Spice Cake

2% Milk (half pint)

Pork Ham

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Cauliflower

Brussel Sprouts

Wheat Bread

2% Milk (half pint)

*Diabetic friendly menu will

substitute fruit for dessert

and will include less sodi-

um and starches per meal.

May Meal Calendar

Council on Aging

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Travel with us this year! Ark Encounter, Louisville, and Lexington October 1-4, 2018

The trip will include dinner at Emzara’s Kitchen, the Ark Encounter, dinner cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville, a guided tour of Lexington, a visit to The Kentucky Horse Park & International Museum of the Horse, and more. Cost per person is $534 (double occupancy).

Biltmore Estate December 10-12, 2018 The trip will include a Holiday Buffet Lunch at Deerpark Restaurant, Gingerbread House Competition viewing, Self-Guided “Candlelight” Tour of The Biltmore House, Wine Tasting at the Famous Biltmore Estate Winery, guided tour of Asheville, NC including the Magnificent St. Lawrence Basilica, Asheville Christmas Wonderland Lights Display, and more. Cost per person is $389 (double occupancy).

Do you like to sew, knit or crochet?

Threads of Love HEART OF THE EAST CHAPTER

is looking for new members to help

make items for premature and sick babies

staying in local hospitals.

They meet at 9am

on the second Tuesday of the month

at the Council on Aging.

They also welcome donations of yarn, fabric

or notions the group can use.

Contact Jennifer Wells 252-746-4077

Learn to Crochet with Nancy

Mondays in May

1:00-3:00pm

Arts & Crafts Room

$10 per week

Bring worsted weight yarn in solid light

color and crochet hook size G

Nancy has been crocheting for 48 years, has

taught in many places and won numerous

awards for her work.

Call 252-752-1717 to sign up.

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Special Thanks to

Wilkerson Funeral Home, Brookdale Assisted Living,

& Vidant Health For sponsoring

Rocking Horse Ranch Day with our seniors this month.

Looking for a great

space to hold your

graduation party?

What about your

Family Reunion?

We can help.

Call our office at 252-752-1717

to reserve space today!

Interested in helping with

Meals on Wheels,

but you don’t want to drive?

There’s a lot of prep work that goes into

getting 300 meals out daily & we could use

your help. If you would like to help in our

office with Meals on Wheels, give us a call.

Share your skills with us.

Call Susan, 252-752-1717, ext 4.

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Thank you to all of our dedicated &

compassionate MOW volunteers!

2018 Council on Aging�

Holidays & Closings��

May 28 Memorial Day�

July 4 Independence Day�

September 3 Labor Day�

November 12 Veteran’s Day�

November 22 & 23 Thanksgiving�

December 24�28 Christmas�

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Please note that on these days �

ALL Senior Centers will be closed and

Meals on Wheels will NOT be delivered.��

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Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults by providing access to a continuum of

services, programs & resources that promote healthy living and independence.

Daniel Bullock� � � Glen Gilbert�

Martha Elmore� � � Octavious Spruill�

Stephen Ayers� � � Brett Keiper�

Holly Matthews� � � Leslie Craigle�

Karen Koch� � � Mary Rose�

Oakmont Baptist Church� Allison Cavenaugh�

Hooker Memorial� � Vicki Harrell�

New River Pottery� � Jan Sussman�

Carolyn Dyer� � � Margarito Espinoza�

Edith Skaggs� � � Lisa Driver�

Pamela Galbreath� � Amy Davis�

Barbara Tune� � � Tanisha Oden�

Mary & Thomas McIntosh � �