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____________________________________________________________ Senior Spotlight March/April 2017
Ben Joan Betty Colleen Bob Erin Charles Nancy Susan Tawnia Deborah Janette Betty Maria Richard Rick Robin Paulette Quincy
Ursulina Frances Leigh Deborah Johnny Mike Steven Gail Susan Carol Tracey Peter Elaine Gloria Michael David Lisa
Bryan Niki Traci Joyce Sabina Jim Lenora Betty Denise Shannon Richard Rebecca Mike Juanita Beth Sue Teresa Tamara
Bessie Sue Beth Kimberly Catherine Brenda Etta Laura Rafael Patrick Therese Kara
Andria Janice Todd Judy Cynthia Liz Rebecca Meri Barbara Mike Heather Janet Deborah Larry Patricia Lisa Francis Darby
Dan Mary Saundra Lynn Carol Sahra Mae Gillian Hatty Barbara Nancy Shirley Mary
Cindy Mayra Jeanita Sarah Wayne Carolyn
Health and Safety
Look in this section of our newsletter each month for important health and safety tips and community health-related events or resources specifically for seniors! Partners in Aging recently released, in conjunction with Fredericksburg Police, Stafford Sheriff’s Office, and Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office the following important safety tips:
Cut this reminder out and keep by your phone!
Senior Phone Scam Prevention Ask yourself: Is it too good to be true?
DO NOT give your personal information to anyone
The IRS will NEVER call to demand immediate payment
Ask for the person’s name, phone number or address
Research the business before agreeing to anything
Ask a friend or family member for advice
Still not sure? Call the police to verify. Fredericksburg Police (540)373-3122
Stafford Sheriff (540) 658-4400 Spotsylvania Sheriff (540) 582-7115
Spotsylvania, Stafford and Fredericksburg TRIAD invites you to join them for a special three-week workshop series
at the Fredericksburg Police Department, 2200 Cowan Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. March 3 – You’ll be introduced to TRIAD, then David Mullins of Covenant Funeral Service will discuss making funeral and cemetery arrangements, Social Security benefits and insurance options. March 10 – The Honorable Jeff Small, Circuit Court Clerk, Fredericksburg Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, will discuss estate matters. Learn from Stafford County Deputy Jim Hamilton’s and Triad coordinator Leigh Baysden’s personal experiences. March 17 –Gaby Coronado, Owner, Coronado Law Office will speak about wills, trusts and legal protection. “Let’s Talk” about the Conversation Project with May Washington Healthcare. Light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited so call today to reserve your space. RSVP to Officer Ferguson at 540-654-5964 or [email protected]
Our Stories
This month meet Elsa and her volunteer visitor, Gillian Willis. These two lovely ladies have been visiting for a year now. They find plenty to talk about from politics to family memories to experiences in their native England and Jamaica. However, their favorite thing to do is watch “Dancing With the Stars” together. Recently, they have started working the puzzle in the Senior Spotlight together and playing card games and dominoes. An occasional outing for brunch is always fun, too. Elsa says, “Gill is just so nice!” and Gillian reports, “We are never lost for words. We really enjoy each other’s company and try to solve all the problems of the world.”
We'd like to hear your story. Give us a call or send us a note and picture about your
awesome volunteer/senior! (540) 371-2704 or [email protected]
The 10th
Annual Walk for Mental Wellness is coming on May 13, 2017. Put the walk on your calendar and start planning now to get involved! Come out and walk with your volunteer/senior, form a team, put up a walk poster, donate an item for our Silent Auction or ask a local business to donate a gift certificate for a walk prize or door prize. This one of our main fundraisers of the year and your support will help us continue to provide the Senior Visitors Program and other Mental Health America of Fredericksburg programs!
We have a growing collection of large print books available to
borrow from our office. Seniors are welcome to stop by or send their
volunteer or family member to borrow/return a book during our
regular office hours: (Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
The disAbility Resource Center invites you to come and support their Walk’n Roll FUNdraiser, April 2, 2017, at the
Heritage Trail 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Walk starts at 1 p.m. at the Quarles Petroleum Parking Lot, 1701 Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg VA
Register at: http://getmeregistered.com/WalknRollFredericksburg $10 Early Bird Registration Fee
After March 3 $15 or 2/$25 Call 540-373-2559 for more information.
The disAbility Resource Center offers many services for seniors
including Veteran’s Outreach, Health and Wellness Exercise Program, and Equipment Connection. Call the number above or
visit their website for more information. http://www.cildrc.org/
Fun And Games
St. Patrick's Day
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining 34 letters spell a secret message.
BEER BELFAST
BISHOP CABBAGE CELEBRATION
CELTIC CROSS
CHRISTIAN CLOVER CORK
CORNED BEEF
DANCING DUBLIN
EVENTS FEAST DAY
FESTIVAL GREEN
GUINNESS HERITAGE HISTORY
HOLIDAY
HOLY DAY IRELAND
IRISH LEPRECHAUN LIMERICK
MARCH MISSIONARY
MUSIC PARADE PATRON
SAINT
POTATOES SEVENTEENTH
SHAMROCK SNAKES SODA BREAD
TRADITION YEARLY
Did you enjoy this puzzle?
Visit: http://www.puzzles.ca/wordsearch.html
Copyright © 2015 Livewire Puzzles (www.puzzles.ca)
Free Events You and Your Volunteer May Enjoy: Tuesday Movies – Rowser is the site for a time of fellowship and “big-screen” movie entertainment. The movie, snacks, and entertainment are provided, you just come and enjoy. Pre-registration is required. (540) 658-5116. FREE for Stafford County Residents. Rowser Complex, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Featured movies: March 21 – Under the Tuscan Sun, April 18 – Ben-Hur, May 16 – Sully. (Stafford County Parks and Recreation Department also offer many others activities for seniors such as exercise classes, crafts, Bingo, and more. Call their senior center for more information at (540) 658-5226.) Fredericksburg’s 14th annual Earth Day Festival at Old Mill Park - Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Fredericksburg Earth Day Festival provides an enjoyable and engaging family-friendly event devoted to environmental awareness and stewardship. This FREE festival is filled with hands-on exhibits, live music, delicious food, and much more. From beekeepers to birds of prey, pony rides to face painting, environmental organizations to scouting groups, there is something for everyone! Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. Old Mill Park, 2410 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Contact Linda Bailey, Nature Education Coordinator, 540-372-1086 ext. 213 for more information. Silver Prom - The Ron Rosner Family YMCA is hosting their 10th Annual Sliver Prom on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 6 p.m - 9:30 p.m. This event is for our Senior Community (50+) and will be free thanks to the wonderful support from Chancellor's Village and other amazing organizations throughout our community. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. There will be lots of dancing, entertainment, door prizes, a prom picture and much more. So come dressed in Sunday best or better. This year's Country and Western theme--"This Ain't My First Rodeo".
If you are caring for a loved one and need respite, Partners in Aging can help!
Betty Bazemore Memorial Respite Grant for Family Caregivers: This grant is given by Partners in Aging to qualified families, to help off-set or pay the
cost of adult day care, in-home aides, overnight stays or other respite services for their loved ones with dementia.
The grant will be given one-time for respite purposes for either an 8-hour or two 4-hour care sessions.
Contact:
www.partnersinaging.org for more information, guidelines and an application.
March/April 2017 Birthdays
Rosie B – 3/1 Patti S – 4/3 Margaret B – 3/4 Edith G – 4/5 Roberta M – 3/5 Evelyn W – 4/5 Jeanette M – 3/13 Elizabeth K – 4/7 Rosalie A – 3/15 Reberta C – 4/9 Donald H – 3/19 Mona F – 4/18 Dorothy T – 3/19 Clara G – 4/19 Maria R – 3/20 Onofrio C – 4/21 Donald B – 3/23 Eugene F – 4/21 Mary K – 3/31 June S – 4/30
If we missed your birthday, please let us know at (540) 371-2704.
A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday, but never remembers her age.
– Robert Frost (American Poet, March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963)
The hidden message is: SAINT PATRICK
LIVED IN THE FIFTH CENTURY
Fredericksburg AARP Chapter 3396
members and the Summerlake Sisters in Christ Bible Study Group have generously donated individual bags of soup and crackers for our
Senior Visitors clients.
Sometimes nothing is better on a chilly day than a warm bowl of soup!
If you would like a bag of soup and
crackers, please speak to your volunteer or call our office for more
information. (540)371-2704
Senior Spotlight Senior Visitors Program Mental Health America of Fredericksburg 2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 104-1 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 [email protected] 540-371-2704