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OCTOBER-
NOVEMBER
2019
Inside This Issue�
Fall Festival .................... Pg 1
Going Green-er..………...Pg 1
Day Trips Galore ............ Pg 2
New Employee ............... Pg 2
Open Enrollment ............ Pg 3
Programs to attend .......... Pg 4
Bluebird Society.............. Pg 5
BCTMA Music ............... Pg 5
Support Groups .............. Pg 5
October Calendar ........... Pg 6
November Calendar ........ Pg 7
Donate DME! ................ Pg 8
Volunteers needed .......... Pg 8
Sudoku Challenge ........... Pg 8
Fitness Rm Rules………..Pg 9
2020 Trips .................... Pg 10
Around Washington ..... Pg 11
Partners Membership .... Pg 12
GRACE’S GREETINGS
“...to provide programs and activities to enhance the quality of life and promote independent living for area
adults 55 years of age and older.”
Senior Center Staff
Main Desk
252-975-9368
Senior Center Supervisor
Deb Bauer
252-975-9641
Recreation Program Specialist
Travon Wallace
252-975-9638
Information & Assistance
JoAnne Poore
252-975-9639
Program Assistant
Jack Gurkin
GRACE MARTIN HARWELL
SENIOR CENTER PARTNERS, INC.
As you can imagine, we use a lot of power here. Help us
to save energy. If you’re the last person in the room and
you leave, turn the lights out. If you’re going in, turn
them on. It’s that simple. If you’re unsure whether to
turn them off or on, just ask. Thank you for your help!
As of June 1, we started giving our best
Senior Center effort at going “greener”! The
final initiative is listed below—we appreciate ALL YOUR
HELP to achieve our goals of reducing waste, and becoming
a Senior Center that cares about our environment. Now let’s
work together to be GREEN! Previous Month: Save trees -
email the newsletter.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 1-3pm
Live Music - Refreshments - Vendors - FUN!
Fall Festival time is here, and all our members are invited to get in
on the fun. Enjoy live music from “Rock-reation”, enjoy light
refreshments, visit all the vendors, and enter into multiple door
prize drawings. What’s not to like?! We hope to see
you here at the Senior Center for our annual Fall
Festival. You don’t want to miss it!
Like us on Facebook�
@GMHSeniorcenter�
DAY TRIPS - THANKSGIVING MOVIE
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Come join the GMHSC and get cooking at Spice Bouquet in Kinston, NC.
You’ll get cooking tips and ideas from a trained instructor, all while sampling
each item. You’ll enjoy an appetizer, bread, entrée samples, a full-sized meal
entrée, and desert. Coffee, tea, and water also provided. Trip is limited to 16
people; registration closes Oct. 2nd. Come to front desk to register.
Join us for the day at the NC State
Fair. $30 covers the cost of your
transportation to the fair.
Age 65+ admission to the fair is
FREE! Under 65 is $10 extra.
Bus is limited to 16 participants,
final day to register is October
17th. Call 252-975-9368 for more
information. Don’t miss out on a
fun day at the fair!
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Hello! My name is Travon
Wallace, and I am serving as
your new Program Specialist
here at the Senior Center. I am
originally from Washington,
NC, and graduated from
Washington High School in 2014. I graduated with
my bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central
University in 2018. I am very excited to be here
working and getting to know you all. Please stop by
my office and say hello at any time. I look forward
to meeting you!
Wednesday, November 20th
$5 per person
Includes: drink, sandwich, and chips
Come celebrate Thanksgiving at GMHSC with
a sub lunch and a funny holiday movie about
two “grumpy” guys fighting for the love of a
new neighbor. It’s a movie full of laughs!
Happy Thanksgiving to all members!
$35/person�
Cash or Check�
MEDICARE PART D ASSISTANCE
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APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED! �
Call 252�975�9368 to make your appointment.�
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It’s time to review your Medicare Part D plan and make changes for 2020. This is the only
time during the year that you can make changes to your part D prescription drug plan unless
you have Extra Help. (Extra Help is a low�income subsidy which helps pay for your Medicare
Part D plan premium and your medications). There will be four SHIIP counselors during
various weekday times to assist you. ***Please call for an appointment; no walk �in
assistance will be available.�
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PROGRAMS TO ATTEND
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The Telephone Reassurance program offers a
way local seniors can keep in touch and let us
know that they’re ok—or if they need
assistance. Participants call the Senior Center
daily at a pre-arranged time to check in.
Volunteers record the time the participant calls,
and also checks on their well-being and if they
need any help or have concerns. If a person
does not check-in, we attempt to contact them.
If they aren’t reached, we call their emergency
contact or the non-emergency Police number.
To participate, call 252-975-9368 to
register.
Thursday, October 17th
@ GMHSC at 9:30am
Register at 252-975-9368
Beginners are welcome!
Come get healthy with some yoga exercises
combined with a big dose of FUN! Come
stretch and laugh with old and new friends
in a relaxed & non-threatening environment.
All are welcome to attend no matter your
ability. Bring your smiles and flexibility with
you!
Dementia is not a disease, but rather a
group of symptoms ranging from
memory impairment, loss of
communication skills & a gradual
deterioration in the person’s ability to
carry out tasks & activities of daily
living. Dementia effects each person
differently. Come to listen & discuss
better ways we can help someone who
is dealing with Dementia.�
Knowledge is Power...Learn with us….
It’s back and better than ever - chair volleyball.
Come join the group as teams of 6-8 attempt to
score points by volleying a beach ball across the
net. Participants must remain seated at all
times, so this is a great activity for members
with limited mobility. We’ll be starting out
playing 2 times a month, and if the response is
good, we’ll add more times. Everyone is
welcome to attend and get in on the FUN!
PROGRAMS- MOVIES—MUSIC
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We’re always here to lend a helping hand - attend
one of our FREE support groups:
�� Grand Ideas: grandparents raising
grandchildren—2nd Tuesday each month Sept.
- May @ 9:00am
�� Grief Support: any type of loss is welcome to
attend. 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 3:30pm
�� Diabetic Support: all diabetics welcome on the
3rd Tuesday each month Sept. - May at
11:00am.
�� Caregivers Support: for people caring for loved
ones and need support; meeting on the 4th
Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm.
Contact the Senior Center at 252-975-9368 for more
information.
Come join the Beaufort County
Traditional Music Association at the
Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center for
an enjoyable afternoon full of music!�
Last Tuesday of Each
Month from�
2:00�4:00pm�
For more information, please call the
Senior Center at 252�975�9368 �
The Beaufort Co. Chapter of the NC Bluebird
Society meets here at the GMH Senior Center.
Meetings are open to everyone and include a
planned program and then an open discussion.
For details, call Sandy Rhodes @ 252-943-8822
�� Today’s Halloween is a cultural mashup of
celebra�ons and cultures.�
�� Dressing up in costumes was a way to hide
from ghosts.�
�� Jack�o�lanterns were originally carved into
turnips.�
�� Cats have been part of the history of Halloween
for centuries�
�� The "bon" in bonfire is a reference to bones.�
�� Halloween is the second highest grossing
commercial holiday a"er Christmas. �
�� Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween .�
OCTOBER 2019
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DONATE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
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**Answer on next page.
�� Please ENTER the building at the Main
Entrance ONLY
�� Please CHECK-IN with your BAR CODE
at the computer
�� Please WEAR your PICTURE ID at all
times
If you have any issues checking in or have lost
your ID or BAR CODE, please see us at the
office to get assistance. Checking-in and
wearing your ID helps us to keep the building
and YOU secure at all times.
TAI CHI
Monday & Friday, 9:30am class that
is fun & outgoing. Looking for an ex-
perienced instructor.
See Deb @ the Senior Center to apply!
If you have 1-2 hours a month to volunteer, the
GMHSC can use you! Here are some of the
volunteer positions that are available on a daily/
weekly, or monthly basis. See Deb or Travon to get
an application and join our volunteer team.
We will accept most any donation of
“durable medical equipment” (DME)
such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower
chairs, etc. to lend or donate to other
residents and members in need. Call us
for more information at 252-975-9368
or bring your donations to the office.
Our members in need thank you!
�� Medical appointment driver
�� Fitness room attendant
�� Front desk assistant
�� Bingo caller
�� Fitness class or dancing class instructor
�� Group art/activity instructor
�� Handyman/maintenance assistance
�� Special Event volunteers
�� Share your special skills as well!
FITNESS ROOM INFORMATION
Sudoku Solution
Monthly Joke!
What’s a cat’s
favorite color?
PURRRR-ple!
To keep our wonderful fitness room clean and our equipment in top shape, we
kindly ask each member to respect and follow the rules listed below:�
�� Please wear CLEAN SHOES. Mud,
grit, and grass damages the
equipment.�
�� If you need assistance, come ask,
we’ll gladly help�
�� Treat machines gently � press
bu&ons easily, don’t hold
displays. It’s expensive to fix!�
�� Please limit machine use to 30
minutes max when busy�
�� Put all items back a"er each use�
�� If you are sick, please come
when you feel be&er�
�� Wipe equipment down with an
an�bacterial wipe a"er use�
�� Pick up any trash before leaving�
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2020 TRAVEL TRIPS
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Lancaster PA—Sight & Sound Theater
May 12– May 14, 2020
$389.00 person/double occupancy
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Join us on a 3�day, 2�night tour of the
Amish country in Lancaster, PA. Visit the
Sight & Sound Theater to see “Queen
Esther”, tour farmlands, get treats at the
Kitchen Kettle Village, and shop at an
authentic farmer’s market. Includes 2
breakfasts & 2 dinners.�
Cape Cod, MA
Sept. 20-25, 2020
$829 person/double
occupancy
Your 6�day, 5�night trip includes 5
breakfasts & 3 dinners, including a
lobster bake dinner. Visit Martha’s
Vineyard, have a guided tour of Boston,
visiting the Freedom Trail and Bunker
Hill, along with other sights. Tour
Plymouth and Hyannis, MA and then visit
Newport, RI and see the old, majestic
houses and Bowen’s Wharf. This will be
a don’t miss trip!�
For Information on ANY trip, just call the Senior Center at 252-975-9368. Trip flyers are available at the
Senior Center office. All trips are double occupancy priced, single trip priced higher.
Trip insurance available at an extra cost per trip, per person.
YOU MUST BRING A DEPOSIT (Money Order or Check ONLY) TO HOLD YOUR SEAT. YOU
WILL NEED 2 CHECKS IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Christmas In Virginia
December1-3, 2020
$399.00 person/
double occupancy
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This will be an incredible trip! Join us for a 3�day, 2 night adventure in the Norfolk/
Virginia Beach area. Cruise on the “Spirit of Norfolk” for a holiday luncheon down the
Elizabeth River. Then, enjoy admission to Christmas town at Busch Gardens and see
one of the largest Christmas light displays in America. We’ll also visit the Chrysler
Museum of Art, do some holiday shopping, and see the holiday lights at the beach. �
AROUND WASHINGTON, NC
October 2019
�� Every Saturday: BCTMA Jam @ the Turnage theater. 10a-1pm. FREE!
�� 5th: Washington Haunts historic ghost walk @ Harding Square. 8:00pm. $15 person
�� 17-18th: Smoke on the Water BBQ festival @ Waterfront. www.smokeonthewater.info
�� 26th: 3rd annual “Estuscarium” @ the Estuarium. 5-8pm. 252-948-000 for information
�� 27th: Broadway on the Screen: “Ruthless” 2:00pm
�� 30th: Brown Library “Food for Thought” cookbook club. Bring a dish and recipe to share. 12-1pm
November 2019
�� 1-2nd: 3rd Annual Marque on Main Film Festival @ the Turnage. 8:00pm
�� 21st: Brown Library “A Bite of History” w/our own Mima Dixon. 2-3pm
�� 23rd: Chocowinity Fire Department Ladies Aux. Christmas Expo. Starts @7am. 512 NC Hwy 33
�� 26th: Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” @ the Turnage Theater. 7:00pm FREE!
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THE PARTNER’S PAGE...FUNDRAISER!
Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center
Partners, Inc.
310 W Main St
Washington, NC 27889
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Washington, NC 27889
Permit No. 6
The Partners is a non-profit organization
that supports the Grace Martin Harwell
Senior Center through fundraising,
advocacy, and public awareness. It is a 501(c)
(3) non-profit organization. Membership is
open to all individuals and representatives of
other organizations who support the purpose
of the Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center.
MEMBERSHIP RATES
Gold: $100 Silver: $50
Supporting: $25 Member: $10
If you are interested in joining see the staff at the
Senior Center for a membership application.
The Partners organization allows the Senior
Center to enhance and build programs.
With the money provided by our Partners
group, we are able to recognize our
volunteers, hold Spring Fling and Fall
Festival, and much more!
The Partners organization meets
quarterly and all Partners members are
welcome to attend. If you are interested in
learning more about Partners, please contact
the Senior Center.
252-975-9638
Phone: 252-975-9368
Email: [email protected]
