Senior News for Week:

May 18^th – May 24^th

Monongalia County

Senior Monongalians, Inc. is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Info: 296-9812. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the nutrition site.

Senior Monongalians, Inc., Monongalia County’s one-stop-shop for seniors and their families. A social services support agency offering services such as: a Veteran’s Administration approved adult life center, respite care, caregiver support groups, free vital signs clinics and a Nutrition Program offered throughout Mon County. SHIP counselors are available to answer questions regarding hospital bills and insurance payments. The Community Care Program provides in-home personal care, via VA, private pay, or sliding fee, to homebound seniors. For information regarding services or programs, call 296-9812.

Visit www.seniormons.org for menus and activities—updated weekly.

A caregiver support group meets from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the third Wednesday of each month at the senior center. All caregivers invited. Info: Sue at 296-9812.

There are openings in the Adult Day Services Center at Senior Monongalians, Inc. Open Monday-Friday. This program provides a cost-effective, flexible and convenient alternative to nursing home placement. The L. June Morgan Adult Day Services Program is VA certified for veterans. Info: 296-9812.

The String of Pearls is a chorus-line dance troupe that believes you can still kick it up at any age. If you would like the String of Pearls to perform at your function or party, call Donna at 599-4286.

If a red hat and a purple dress are calling your name, become one of the Purple Pansies, our Red Hat Society Chapter. For more information, call 292-7946.

View a schedule of events and trips, interesting articles, along with fun photos each week in Reflections. Reflections can be found on the center page of the TV Week insert of the Dominion Post Sunday edition.

The Menu

Monday, May 19^th

q Chicken Parmesan over pasta, Caesar salad, hot breadstick, brownie

Tuesday, May 20^th

q Hearty mild chili with crackers, corn muffin, cottage cheese topped with pineapple

Wednesday, May 21^st

q Fish sticks, 3-cheese macaroni, stewed tomatoes, wheat bread, sherbet

Thursday, May 22^nd

q Chicken salad sandwich, coleslaw, vegetable blend, cake

Friday, May 23^rd

q Pancakes, sausage patty, cold cereal, sticky bun, juice, milk

Activities:

Ø Free 10-minute chair massages are available by appointment on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

**Monday, May 19^th: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Active for Life Exercise Program – This is a very low impact exercise program that can be done standing or sitting. This class is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A doctor’s release is required before beginning the program.

**Monday, May 19^th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Free Fun Bingo – Join in the fun and see if you can bingo first. Donations of small individually wrapped gifts are welcome and appreciated.

**Monday, May 19^th: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tai Chi – This ancient form of exercise improves flexibility, balance, and overall well being with gentle slow movements.

**Monday, May 19^th: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Line Dancing – Clarence Watkins leads this fun class where you get moving to the oldies and contemporary music.

**Tuesday, May 20^th: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Free Vital Signs Clinic - Monitor your health by having your blood pressure, pulse, and weight levels checked by our registered nurse.

**Tuesday, May 20^th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Scrap Booking Craft – Bring four or five photos with you and create a fun display to be framed or placed in a scrap book. We will supply the scrap booking materials, you supply the creativity.

**Tuesday, May 20^th: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Social Bridge – The ladies of social bridge will be happy to deal you in to a fun game of social bridge, rook, or other card games.

**Tuesday, May 20^th: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BOPARC Senior Shufflers, Intermediate Class – Kick up your heels and learn how to do a variety of line dances during this intermediate level line dancing class.

**Wednesday, May 21^st: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Open Bowling –Get into the swing of things with our video bowling.

**Wednesday, May 21^st: 14^th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Active for Life Exercise Program – This is a very low impact exercise program that can be done standing or sitting. This class is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A doctor’s release is required before beginning the program.

**Wednesday, May 21^st: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Rotating Bridge – Circulate around the room as you play a few hands of Rotating Bridge. Can we deal you in?

**Thursday, May 22^nd: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Free Vital Signs Clinic - Monitor your health by having your blood pressure, pulse, and weight levels checked by our registered nurse.

**Thursday, May 22^nd: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Free Fun Bingo – Join in the fun and see if you can bingo first. Donations of small individually wrapped gifts are welcome and appreciated.

**Thursday, May 22^nd: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Biggest Loser Club – Join this group whose goal is to make healthy lifestyle choices both with nutrition and exercise.

**Thursday, May 22^nd: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Clogging – Clogging is a form of dancing developed in the Appalachians. Learn the steps to many of the classic clogging routines. This class will start slowly so you can get into the groove.

**Thursday, May 22^nd: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Round Dancing – This is a form of partner dancing loosely based on square dancing but “in the round”.

**Friday, May 23^rd: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Open Bowling – Get into the swing of things with our video bowling.

**Friday, May 23^rd: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Active for Life Exercise Program – This is a very low impact exercise program that can be done standing or sitting. This class is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. A doctor’s release is required before beginning the program.

**Friday, May 23^rd: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BOPARC Senior Shufflers, Beginners Class – Learn how to get into the groove of line dancing with this fun beginner’s class.

Upcoming Events

**Wednesday, April 28^th

Senior Health & Fitness Day – Get up and get active as we celebrate “Senior Health & Fitness Day” with a presentation on the importance of exercise and then we will lead people in a fun wellness activity.

**Wednesday, June 11^th: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Father’s Day Luncheon – We cordially invite you to our annual Father’s Day Luncheon. This is a time when we get to honor the fathers and grandfathers that help shape the lives of their families.

2008 Chartered Bus Trips

**Wednesday, June 11^th

Wheeling Island – Wheeling Island Race Track & Casino features greyhound racing, table games, and video slot machines. The price of this chartered bus trip is $20 per person.

**August 31^st – September 6^th

Branson, Missouri – Travel to the live music capital of the world, Branson Missouri with Senior Monongalians. This 6 day, 7 night chartered bus tour includes 10 meals, and multiple shows. The cost of this chartered bus trip is $595 per person based on double occupancy.

**September 15^th-18^th

Biltmore Estates & Asheville, NC – Visit one of America’s castles, the Biltmore Estates, and other historic sites.

**November 10^th-14^th

Dollywood, Smoky Mountain Holiday Tour – This motorcoach package includes: 5 nights, 4 days, 8 meals, a guided tour of the Smoky Mountains, 4 evening shows, 1 morning show, and admission to Dollywood. The price of this package is $479 per person based on double occupancy.

All trips are subject to change or cancellation by Senior Monongalians.