Senior News for Week: 

April 27th – May 3rd

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, April 28th

q       Catfish, 3-cheese macaroni, salad, banana

Tuesday, April 29th

q       Grilled chicken sandwich topped with lettuce & tomato, oven browned potatoes, mandarin oranges

Wednesday, April 30th

q       Rigatoni, caesar salad, hot breadstick, butterscotch pudding

Thursday, May 1st

q       Lemon pepper fish, spinach, hot wheat roll, cottage cheese with fruit

Friday, May 2nd

q       Breakfast quiche, oats with brown sugar, biscuit, Jell-O with fruit, 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, April 28th: 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, April 28th: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

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

 

**Monday, April 28th: 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, April 29th: 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, April 29th: 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 a delicious and nutritious entrée. This 6-week class is free to baby boomers and seniors. 

 

**Tuesday, April 22nd: 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Caregivers & Stress – Taking care of an ill or older loved one is gratifying but very stressful at times.  We invite you to an important presentation hosted by the Alzheimer’s’ Association entitled “Caregivers and Stress”.  They will discuss ways in which to cope with those stressful situations when they arise.

 

**Tuesday, April 29th: 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, April 29th: 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, April 30th: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

 

**Wednesday, April 30th: 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, April 30th: 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 1st: 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 1st: 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 1st: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Biggest Loser Club – Join the club focusing on making healthier lifestyles choices in nutrition and fitness.

 

**Friday, May 2nd: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Blankets of Love Project – Join Senior Monongalians as they make fleece “blankets of love” for the residents of local nursing homes.  All the supplies are provided.

 

**Friday, May 2nd: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

 

**Friday, May 2nd: 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 2nd: 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, May 14th: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Senior Lifestyles Expo – Local businesses, agencies, professionals, and recreational groups focusing on baby boomer and older adult products and services will gather at Senior Monongalians for our annual Senior Lifestyles Expo.  Exhibitors will be available to answer your questions.

 

**Wednesday, May 7th: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Luncheon – Join us as we celebrate the love and dedication of mothers and grandmothers of all generations with our annual Mother’s Day Luncheon.

 

2008 Chartered Bus Trips

 

**Wednesday, June 11th

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 31st – September 6th

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 15th-18th

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.