Senior News for Week:

May 4^th – May 10^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 5^th

q Tuna salad sandwich, carrots, oven-crunchy potatoes, cake

Tuesday, May 6^th

q Sweet & sour chicken, rice, egg roll, egg drop soup, fortune cookie

Wednesday, May 7^th

q Mother’s Day Luncheon – Chicken Parmesan over pasta, tossed salad, asparagus, hot rolls, cake with chocolate icing

Thursday, May 8^th

q Country steak, potatoes, 3-bean salad, hot wheat roll, cookies

Friday, May 9^th

q White country gravy over biscuit, lean bacon, cold cereal, pineapple bits, 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 5^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 5^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 5^th: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta – Join us as we celebrate the Latin holiday for the Mexican victory over the French which led to total independence for Mexico. The fiesta will feature fun, food, and Mexican/American culture.

**Monday, May 5^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 5^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 6^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 6^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 a delicious and nutritious entrée. This 6-week class is free to baby boomers and seniors.

**Tuesday, May 6^th: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Greeting Card Crafting – Create a hand-crafted card for someone special or to be given to a local nursing home resident as part of our “Nursing Home Week” celebration. We’ll supply the materials, you supply the creativity.

**Tuesday, May 6^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 6^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 7^th: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

**Wednesday, May 7^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 7^th: 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.

**Wednesday, May 7^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, May 8^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, May 8^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, May 8^th: 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 8^th: 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 8^th: 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 9^th: 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 9^th: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

**Friday, May 9th: 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 9^th: 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 14^th: 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.

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.