Senior News for Week: 

March 30th – April 6th 

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 31st

q       Crunchy baked chicken, noodles, vegetable medley, wheat bread, and chocolate mousse.

Tuesday, April 1st

q       Hamburger with lettuce & tomato, baked beans, potato salad, ice cream

Wednesday, April 2nd 

q       Potato soup, chicken salad, sandwich, broccoli, mixed fruit

Thursday, April 3rd 

q       Baked spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, hot breadstick, Jell-O salad

Friday, April 4th 

q       French toast, sausage links, sliced banana, hash rounds, juice, and 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, March 31st: 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 31st: 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 31st: 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, March 31st: 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. 

 

**Tuesday, April 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.

 

**Tuesday, April 1st: 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, April 1st: 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Planning Ahead for Nursing & In-Home Health Care – Local lawyer Brent Van Deysan will discuss how to financially plan and protect your assets in case of nursing home and/or in-home health care.  Bring your questions.

 

**Tuesday, April 1st: 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, April 2nd: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

 

**Wednesday, April 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.

 

**Wednesday, April 2nd:  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, April 3rd: 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, April 3rd: 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, April 3rd: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Caption Telephones – A representative from WV Relay will discuss how caption telephones may be beneficial to those with hearing impairments.

 

**Friday, April 4th: 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, April 4th: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

 

**Friday, April 4th: 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.

 

Upcoming Events

 

**Friday, April 17th: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Westwood Warrior Pipes – Join us for a morning of music as the Westwood Warrior Pipes perform a variety of spring favorites.

 

**Tuesday, April 22nd: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Earth Day Celebration – Show your concern for the environment by joining us for a discussion on how to save energy with Kelly Bragg of the Department of Energy.

 

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.