Live Your Best Life

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www.LincolnCountyCOA.com

We invite ALL Lincoln County residents to visit the centers!

All locations serve lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm Monday - Friday. Daily and weekly activities offered at ALL LCCOA locations.

Homebound? Call 636-528-7000 for meal delivery!

VOLUME 25 Number 7 July 2016

Serving All 640+ sq. miles of Lincoln County, MO

Our mission is to enrich the quality of life, and support independence & vitality for those over 50,

and the community around them.

Call Us at 636-462-7005 to Ask About FREE Delivery & Other Services We Offer.

636-462-7005 TROY

573-898-2550 ELSBERRY

BETTER VALUE BETTER SERVICE BETTER HEALTHCARE

1(800) 552-7583

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SUBMIT YOURS TO LINDSEY KELLEY OR YOUR LOCAL CENTER DIRECTOR

TROY - 1380 Boone St. Troy WINCO - 225 Second St. Winfield 636-528-7000– Angel Heredia [8a-4p] 636-668-8448– Pam Perry [7:30a-1:30p]

ELSBERRY - 206 North Third St. Elsberry SILEX - 115 Main St. Silex 573-898-2296– Bob Harrison [8:30-a2:30p] 573-384-5561– Ashley Gile [7:30a-1:30p]

Executive Director - Sandy Jung Proud to be a NEMO Program! The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging has provided programs and

services for older adults since its incorporation in 1973 as a not-for-profit agency. One of 10 Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri, NEMOAAA is governed by a board of directors and an advisory council. The purpose of the Agency is to plan, coordinate, and fund a network of services for older persons throughout our sixteen county service area. Funding is provided under the amended Older Americans Act of 1965 and administered by the

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Services.

NEMO AAA programs and services are available for anyone age 60 and older who lives in the

counties of Adair, Macon, Ralls, Warren, Clark, Marion, Randolph, Knox, Monroe, Lewis,

Montgomery, Scotland, Lincoln, Pike, and Shelby. Board Leadership

Joe McCarthy - President

Brian Lourance - Vice President

Sandy Ashurst - Secretary

Lynn Sprissler - Treasurer

Board Members

July 2016 LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE

Betty Zuroweste Elsie Seyffert

Jamie Keim-Thurman Jerry Folta

Jim Blossom Kelly Hardcastle

Matt Bass Natalie Mennemeyer

1 BAKED CHICKEN SANDWICH

POTATO CASSE-ROLE LETTUCE TOMATO FRESH FRUIT

4 CLOSED

HAPPY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

5 HOT DOG ON BUN

BAKED BEANS ROASTED POTA-TOES COOKIE FRUIT COCKTAIL

6 BAKED BBQ CHICKEN

POTATO SALAD COLESLAW WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT

7 TUNA SALAD ON CROIS-SANT ROLL

PASTA SALAD LETTUCE TOMATO PEACHES

8 LASAGNA WINTER BLEND BREADSTICK FRESH FRUIT

11 SALISBURY STEAK

MASHED POTA-TOES CORN GRAVY WHEAT BREAD PEARS

12 BBQ RIBLET ON BUN

MACARONI & CHEESE PEAS & CAR-ROTS TROPICAL FRUIT BROWNIE

13 FRIED CHICK-EN

MASHED POTA-TOES GRAVY GREEN BEANS WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT

14 CHEESE-BURGER ON BUN

ROASTED POTA-TOES LETTUCE TOMATO PICKLE APRICOTS

15 CHEF SALAD HAM, TURKEY EGGS, CHEESE CRACKERS DRESSING FRESH FRUIT

18 COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

MASHED POTA-TOES PEAS WHEAT BREAD APPLESAUCE

19 TACO SALAD SALSA, SOUR CREAM, CHEESE REFRIED BEANS CORN CHIPS PINEAPPLE COOKIE

20 PORKLOIN PARSLEY POTA-TOES, GRAVY CARROTS WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT

21 GREEN PEP-PER CASSE-ROLE

SIDE SALAD GARLIC BREAD PEACHES

22 FRIED CAT-FISH

POTATO SALAD COLESLAW WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT

25 BBQ PULLED PORK ON BUN

BAKED BEANS CUCUMBER SAL-AD PEARS

26 GRILLED CHICKEN CRANBERRY SALAD

CHEESE DRESSING CRACKERS FRUIT COCKTAIL

27 FRIED CHICK-EN

MASHED POTA-TOES CORN, GRAVY WHEAT BREAD FRESH FRUIT

28 BEEF STROG-ANOFF PAS-TA

MIXED VEGGIES WHEAT BREAD TROPICAL FRUIT

29 SUB SAND-WICH ON HOAGIE BUN

TURKEY, HAM CHEESE, TOMA-TO, LETTUCE WHOLE GRAIN CHIPS FRESH FRUIT

ELSBERRY:

10—CAROLYN BLACK

11—PAT FLEMING

15—SUE BECK

15—ELWANDA LOVELACE

18—FORREST LILLEY

26—JEAN HARDY

SILEX :

1—TERRY OSBORNE

2—JOHN DAVIDSON

2—CHARLENE EDWARDS

5—DONNA FINDERS

7—PATSY POOL

8—TONI ROBERTS

15—RON LAWSON

15—CONNIE MCDONALD

19—GEORGIA BAUER

23—JANET BUFFORD

23—ED HUBER

28—HAROLD TODD

29—MARTHA PEASEL

TROY :

01 – CAROL FAIRCHILD

02 – DIANNA MAYBERRY

02 – LUVERN DEROSIER

05 – BOB WEHDE

05 – CLAUDE PRESLEY

05 – JOAN ROBERTS

05 – SHELBY PRESLEY

06 – BOB HIGGENBOTHEM

07 – JOY GIANFORMAGGIO

07 – PAT MCLAUGHLIN

07 – ROBERT ZUMWALT

07 – ROGER KIESEY

07 – WILMA LAVY

08 – KATHY MCALEXAN-

DER

08 – PEGGY KELLY

08 – RAY NEWCOMB

10 – BILLY ROBERTS

11 – ALFRED DUNE

14 – WILLIE BRICKER

15 – PAT ROBERTS

16 – DEAN KELLEY

17 – CHRIS LARSEN

17 – JOANN BUELT

20 – CONNIE HENRY

21 – SAMANTHA MCGILL

22 – LESLIE MCLAIN

23 – CYNTHIA WIGGS

24 – ANDREA KUNST

24 – MARY IRENE

BERGFELD

25 – BETTIE NEZILLE

25 – MABLE MATTESON

25 – MARY SUE PRICE

27 – MICKEY HORN

27 – ROBERT CROXVILLE

28 – DAVID GERSTNER

29 – MARTHA PEASEL

WINCO :

1—RICHARD GILBERT

5—JAMES MORGAN

8—ROBERT WATSON

9—RUTH LEWIS

14—MARILYN SCHULTZ

17—THERESA HYDE

17—ROSCO HINES

21—CAROLYN MEIER

21—LINDA MEIER

21—JEFF LINDSEY

22—ROSEMARY PALMER

24—JOHN AMBROSE

24—DAVID POLLARD

25—JEANNE MINNELLA

26 –KARL BROSEMAN

30—DEBBIE WILLIAMS

31—SHARON ORF

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FAMOUS JULY BIRTHDAYS

TOM CRUISE,, VIN DIESEL, NELSON MANDELA,

ROBIN WILLIAMS, JENNIFER LOPEZ,

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER,

& GINGER ROGERS—

Ginger Rogers was born Virginia Katherine McMath in Independence, Missouri on July 16, 1911.

Superfoods Salad Take dinner up a notch with this yummy salad filled with spinach,

strawberries, and blueberries, which burst with heart-smart

antioxidants. Walnuts add more than just crunch to this

colorful meal; the heart-healthy superfood contains polyunsaturat-

ed fats, which can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup raspberry vinegar

2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1 ounce semisoft goat cheese, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. For vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar,

combine vinegar, mint, honey, oil, and

salt. Cover and shake well.

2. In a large bowl, toss together

spinach, chicken, strawberries,

blueberries, walnuts, and goat cheese.

Transfer to salad plates.

3. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle

with pepper.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Per Serving: 303 cal., 13 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 63 mg chol., 249 mg sodium, 22 g carb. (3 g fiber, 14 g sugars), 26 g pro.

LDL vs. HDL

LDL (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is referred

to as "bad" cholesterol.

HDL (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is called

"good" cholesterol.

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Leo Jul 23—Aug 22

WARM

GENEROUS FAITHFUL

LOYAL CONTROLLING

Cancer Jun 21—Jul 20

DIPLOMATIC

INTENSE SELECTIVE

EMOTIONAL IMPULSIVE

Mark Your Calendars!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TWENTY-SIXTEEN

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th From 11 AM—1 PM AT LCCOA—1380 Boone St., Troy MO 63379

Congratulations to Ted Hampton for winning the

Queen size hand-sewn quilt! Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets! And we are so grateful to the Quilting Group for creating & donating the quilt to raffle for LCCOA. Troy’s quilting group meets on Tuesday mornings in the activity room!

WHERE POSITIVE CHANGE BEGINS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Positive change starts out small… often with just the spark of an idea. It requires the

work of many hands and the support of strong partners to turn that spark into a transform-

ative force. LCCOA is always looking for more like-minded individuals, and professional sup-

port that will allow our organization to move forward. Society’s view of aging is changing as

75 million baby boomers begin moving into retirement. Each day 10,000 people reach age

65, which has served as a signal that it is time to retire ever since the Retirement Age Act

was passed back in the early 1930s. It is projected that the current 40 million senior citizens

will balloon to 89 million by 2050.

Our mission is to enrich the quality of life, and support independence & vitality for

those over 50, and the community around them. We accomplish this by providing educa-

tion, nutritious meals, consultation and technical assistance programs that are responsive

and effective. LCCOA is committed to identifying and offering the highest quality programs

and services to support the needs of our aging community and the Lincoln County, Missouri

as a whole.

Perhaps volunteering is something that would interest you, a friend or loved one?

We are always looking for drivers, even as back-up/fill-in. There are also opportunities

in the kitchen, garden, office, at our other sites (Elsberry, Silex & Winfield), and even in roles

we haven’t thought of yet… So if you would like to help enrich the quality of life of your

neighbors, and support independence & vitality, let us know! We are always open to sug-

gestions on new programs or activities that could be implemented at our centers.

COULD YOU USE A LITTLE ASSISTANCE? There are many programs out there to help with heating/cooling assistance, or to pay water or electric bills. LCCOA can help connect you with these programs. But is there anything for smaller needs? Yes! There may be a way we can help! We have been contacted by an anonymous donor who would like to give funds to pay for repairs/maintenance for local seniors. Funds will be given for repairs or maintenance to homes, yards, vehicles, etc… even basic yard work for the summer, or to pay for our meals if money is tight. If you have a need, we want to help see it filled with assistance from this generous donor. Not all applications will be approved. No LCCOA staff, board, or volunteer will choose the recipients. Simply fill out a request form and LCCOA will turn it in to the donor. We hope for every request to be approved.

Best Wishes & Good Luck!

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ACTIVITIES

Mondays—Yoga with Nellie

*On Summer Break* Tuesdays—Exercise with Lisa

2nd & 4th Wednesdays—Veterans Talk

2nd Wednesday evening—VFW business meeting

Thursdays—Yoga with Nellie

Saturdays—Exercise with Glenda

VOLUNTEERS

1st Monday—Dale & Linda Hurley 1st & 4th Wednesdays—Ron & Carol Hilton

3rd Wednesday—Julie Wayman & Jean Hardy 3rd & 4th Thursday & the 5th Monday—Jim & Betty Leathers

Community Opportunities—Everyday except for the 1st Monday

DAY TRIPS JEFFERSON CITY TOUR on TUESDAY, JULY 19th MISSOURI GOVERNOR’S MANSION & STATE PENITENTIARY

We will tour the infamous Missouri State Penitentiary, called the “Alcatraz of the Midwest”. Here we’ll hear the history and stories of inmates, tour the underground dungeon cells, see the upper & lower yards, inmate cells, and gas chamber. This facility was

built in 1836, which means the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, crutches or walkers,

and is not air-conditioned. However, many have joined in this tour using canes without

problems. But be sure to wear comfortable shoes (no sandals). The tour will be from 10a-12p. Lunch menus will be available en route, then collected and taken to the restaurant

for us; saving time. Lunch is a Dutch Treat, so participants will pay for their own meal. The tour of the Governor’s Mansion is schedule after lunch at 1:30pm. Since it was

built in 1871, the Missouri Governor’s Mansion has been the official residence of Show-Me State Governors. On this visit we’ll travel back in time and experience one of the oldest and most beautiful governors' homes in the U.S. Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Wheeler Nixon welcome us to their home to learn more. We will leave the Troy LCCOA parking lot at 7:30am, and expect to return around

6pm. The cost is only $30, and is due by Monday, July 11th. Call (636) 528-7000 or stop

by 1380 Boone Street to reserve your spot!

Did You Know the home hosts

more than 60,000 visitors annually!

TARZAN AT THE IMAX

on SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th

The details of this trip are still in the works, pending interest. We will be going to

the IMAX Theater to experience the Legend of Tarzan in 3D. "Many years after he left

Africa behind, Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) returns to the Congo to serve as a trade

emissary, unaware that he is actually a pawn in a Belgian captain's deadly plot."

Our meal will be buy-your-own at Ethel’s Smokehouse in O’Fallon. Missourian’s have

been eating and drinking at Ethel’s since 1926. They’re famous for their hearty barbecue, so

be sure to bring an appetite! Call (636) 528-7000 or stop by 1380 Boone Street to express

your interest.

The exercise class is taking a break during July & August and will resume in September.

DID YOU KNOW?

Only 3.6% of people over 65 are in nursing homes and 99% of people over 65 years

old have health insurance, with 93% having government-sponsored Medicare.

If you have Medicare questions, Certified Medicare Counselor Sandy Ashurst is here

to help! It’s never too late or too early to review your options

and better understand your plans.

Just call toll-free 1-(800)-3890-3330 Claim’s knowledgeable staff will help answer questions and if needed

connect you with Sandy Ashurst to schedule an appointment.

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Stories from Silex Ashley’s Article

RIDDLE

When Do Oak Trees Produce Acorns?

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Winfield

Okay, who ordered the heat?! WOW…has it been warm. I know you all are well

aware of how much I hate the heat of the summer….but my vegetable garden

is loving it. And that I am thankful for! I guess I will take the heat over the rain

we had last year. It has been one year since the flood, and the thought of it still

makes me cringe!

Summer is a fun time of year for most, but it is easy to forget that it can also be

a dangerous time of year. As we age we are more prone to heat related illnesses.

We all know, keeping hydrated is extremely important. I carry the same bottle

of water around with me everywhere and it makes it easier for me to keep track

of how much water I am drinking during the day. Coconut water is a great

source of electrolytes, a natural sports drink. I make sure to drink plenty of it

during the summer, and especially when I find myself sweating from heat or ac-

tivities. If you haven’t tried it, grab a bottle at the store! It’s very tasty…and

oh so good for you!

Turn those AC’s on! If you don’t have air conditioning at your house, get some-

where to get cool. All of our centers are a great place to enjoy the AC, as well as

movie theaters, grocery stores etc. The heat can sneak up on you…don’t wait

until it’s too late!

Just a reminder, all of our centers will be closed on Monday July Fourth.

Have a Happy and safe Fourth of July! ~ Ashley

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Peroration with Pam!

SILEX VOLUNTEERS

LCCOA HISTORY JUNE 1988

Answer Key Upside Down

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Angel’s Angle TROY Answer : Some at 20 yrs but most not till 50 or older.

Are You Extra-Ordinary?

Many, many years ago, when I completed my senior year of high school, I was

assigned three books to read. One of the books was a novel by a Russian author

named Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The title of the book is Crime and Punishment and it be-

came one of my favorite novels.

The theme of the story focuses on an impoverished former student, Rodion

Raskolnikov, who is convinced that it is permissible, maybe even admirable, to commit

a crime if it rids society of undesirable people. Rodion lives in St Petersburg, Russia

and often meets with friends for drinks and to discuss the philosophy of life. It is during

these discussions that he comes to the conclusion that the world is made up of ordinary

and extra ordinary people. In his mind, an extra-ordinary person is not only capable of

committing a crime but has a right to do so.

Rodion decides to test his theory by killing a pawn broker, who he believes to be

despicable and harmful to society. By killing her, he would be ridding society of a use-

less character and, with the money he would steal from her, he could do good deeds.

This would also help justify his actions. Because he considered himself extraordinary,

he believed that he could get away with it.

He carries out his plan and, although the police suspected him, they were never

able to prove that he did it. It would seem that he did in fact get away with it. However,

as time went on, his conscience got the best of him and, in the end, he confessed to the

crime. It seems that he was ordinary after all.

I believe that we are all ordinary people who, from time to time can do extraordi-

nary things. At some point in our lives, we are a hero to somebody. It is then that we

have the best opportunity to do the right thing; to set the right example. It is our best

chance to impact someone else’s life in a positive way. Don’t waste that opportunity.

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Forgiveness is Power Forgiveness is the power to choose how events affect you.

You benefit immensely when you choose to forgive and so does everyone around

you. Whether you need to forgive others, or need to forgive yourself, doing so sets you

free from the past and enables you to fulfill your true potential. Forgiveness allows you

to break free from limiting beliefs and attitudes. It frees up your mental and emotional

energies so that you can apply them to creating a better life.

INDEPENDENCE

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