Senior News for Week:

March 23^rd – March 29^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—posted 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, March 24^th

q Crab cake, broccoli-cauliflower cheesy casserole, corn, wheat bread, applesauce

Tuesday, March 25^th

q Spanish rice, tomato-cucumber salad, kale, wheat bread, cookies

Wednesday, March 26^th

q Boneless ribs, sweet potato bake, mixed vegetables, biscuit, strawberry Jell-O salad

Thursday, March 27^th

q Five bean soup, biscuit, salad, carrots, peanut butter pie

Friday, March 28^th

q Pancake, sausage patty, cold cereal, sticky bun, juice, and milk

Activities:

**Monday, March 24^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, March 24^th: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Nondenominational Bible Study – Each week local clergy members discuss a variety of Bible topics.

**Monday, March 24^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.

**Tuesday, March 25^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, March 25^th: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Smart Cooking Class – Belinda Owens from the County Extension Office will teach you how to make healthy choices in your nutrition. She will also demonstrate how to prepare delicious and nutritious entrée. This 6-week class is free to baby boomers and seniors.

**Tuesday, March 25^th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Hospice Care Basics & Bingo – Learn about a variety of medical topics while playing a few games of bingo with Debbie from Hospice Care.

**Tuesday, March 25^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.

**Wednesday, March 25^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, March 26^th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

**Wednesday, March 26^th: 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, March 27^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.

**Thursday, March 27^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.

**Thursday, March 27^th: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Afternoon Tea Party – Sit down to a delicious cup of flavored tea, a goody or two, and stimulating conversation with friends during our Afternoon Tea Party.

**Friday, March 28^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.

**Friday, March 28^th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

Upcoming Events

**Tuesday, April 1^st: 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Planning for Nursing Home & In-Home Care – Attorney Brent VanDeysen will discuss how to legally protect your assets before a transition into a nursing home or in-home care is required. Please bring your questions.

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

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