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and United Way donations toBerkeley Senior Services

#98181

Volume 12, Number 2March - April, 2014

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Page 2 Buyers Guide Senior Spirit Wednesday, March 5, 2014

415 Wilson Street Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 267-9983 Fax (304) 263-7106Display ads: [email protected]

Published by

Senior Spirit available online!

www.yourbg.comclick on Senior Spiritand find it also atwww.berkeleyseniorservices.org

Linda Holtzapple, Executive Director

3 Caregivers Corner

4 Activities and Wellness

5 Join Chair Yoga

6 Color Pencil Drawing Class

7 Volunteer O Te Month

8-9 March & April Activities

10 Tank You

11 Birthday Bash

12 Sock Hop

14 - 15 Menus

16 Computer Lab

19 In Home Care

20 Brain Health & Aging

21 Senior Support/North Site

22 Eating Smart

23 ransportation

24 Celebrity Sports Breakast

Mountaineer Twirlers entertain seniors, staff andvolunteers with their square dance moves.

Nancy Cintroneenjoys cross stitchwhile visiting BSS.

ON HE COVER: When Berkeley Senior Center was officially closed due toinclement weather, the dedicated nutrition staff at the Center still made deliveries tohomebound Seniors in the County so they could receive a hot , delicious & nutri-tious meal. Teir enthusiastic and generous nature defines true community spirit.

LR Bethany Van Gorden , Nutrition Supervisor and Denise Baker, Kitchen AssistantFor inormation about home deliveries, please call 304-263-8873 Ext. 126 afer 1:00PM Monday- Friday. Berkeley Senior Services is a Member o Meals on Wheels.

IN-HOME & RESPITE CARESENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES

NUTRITION PROGRAMTRANSPORTATION

ACTIVITIES/WELLNESSMISSION STATEMENT

Our mission at Berkeley Senior Services is to offer a networkof programs and services to enable Seniors to

remain independent, participating membersof our community.

Berkeley Senior Services is funded by the WV Bureau of Senior Services, UpperPotomac Area Agency on Aging, Berkeley County Commission, The City of Mar-tinsburg, United Way of the Eastern Panhandle (CFC # 98181), and by privatedonations. The Senior Center will provide services to persons 60 years of ageor older, irrespective of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, political afliation,belief, or handicap. Persons under age 60 are welcome guests to our programs

and services and certain restrictions and fees may apply.

2014 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULEFourth Wednesday of Every Other Even Month at 3:00 PM

Meetings are open to the public

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SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIESFor more information regarding any of the

following listings, call

Kathy McIntyre at 304-671-7645 or

[email protected].

Family caregivers

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Online Support Group

Are you a Caregiver who cannot make it outto a Support Group, but would love to in-

teract with others in your situation? Join us

for a NEW Online Support Group. Joining

is easyVisit the Berkeley Senior Services

Facebook page, and send us a personal

message with your name, phone number and

email address. Further instructions will then

be provided. For more information, feel free to

contact us at 304-263-8873 ext. 114.

(2nd Friday) Alzheimers &

Dementia Support Group

Meeting the second Friday of each month

11:30am-1:00pm at the Berkeley Senior Cen-

ter, this group which formerly met at City Hos-

pital is open to anyone affected by Alzheimers

or a related dementia and their family mem-bers.

Lunch is available with advance notice.

We encourage employers to support their em-

ployees who care for an adult family member

with dementia, by allowing them a lunch break

opportunity to attend these helpful and bene-

cial meetings.

Contact Kathy ahead for location information.

(4th Tuesday) Evening Alzheimers

Support Group

Due to interest expressed for an evening

group for working family caregivers, This is a

new evening support group for families caring

for, or concerned about, a loved one with Alz-

heimers or a related dementia. The monthly

meetings are held at the Berkeley Senior Cen-ter the fourth Tuesday evening of each month

from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Beginning with the March meeting the certied

course for part one of ve sessions of The

Person Comes First Alzheimers training will

be offered each month until concluded.

(2nd Tuesday) Brain Injury

Support Group

Providing information and support to brain inju-

ry survivors of all ages and/or their loved ones,

this group meets the second Tuesday of every

month. New convenient location: Westview

Baptist Church (right onto Louisiana Ave. off

of W. King St. at I81 Exit 13), 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Meetings include an informative speaker orencouraging activity. Time is provided for sup-

portive interaction among attendees.

For more information:

* call Hope at 304-229-3765 or

Sara at 540-532-5097

* e-mail wvepbig@ gmail.com

* check out our web site: wvepbig.org

and/or Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/wvepbig

BSS Senior Kickers danced to entertain olks at Elmcrof

(1st Friday) Caregiver LunchOut

Treat yourself to a midday (11:30am-1:00pm)

break the rst Friday of every month in a

light-hearted atmosphere to talk about every-

day topics as a way of breaking the constant

focus on caregiving. Family caregivers are

also supported in the sharing of challenges

and solution ideas of current caregiving situa-

tions. You are welcome to attend anyLunchOut gathering.

Contact Kathy ahead for location information.

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ACTIVITIES AND WELLNESS

Dianne Waldron, Activities/Wellness Coordinator304-263-8873 Ext. 117

Katherine Donovan, Activities/Wellness Assistant304-263-8873 Ext. 106

Get Healthy in Your Community

Attending classes at Berkeley Senior Center is a great way to be in-

volved in your community. Signing up for classes (Chair Yoga, Dance

Fitness, Exercise and Fun, Tai Chi, Walking Club, Line

Dancing)is a good way to get out and meet new people while being

activeand maintaining your physical health.

Activities, workshops, parties, & special events are waiting for you.

* Painting /Acrylic and Oils

* Jewelry making

* Bingo

* Quilting Classes

* Making Greeting Cards Class

* Bible Study

* Health Screenings

* AARP Smart Driving Class

* Computer Classes* Monthly Nutrition Education

* Local entertainers & musicians perform monthly

* Presentations given several times a month by local community partners

Build Relationships through Shared Interests

There are many activities that are formed around shared interests. These

activities build friendships and can lead to maintaining your mental

health.

* Monthly Birthday Bash (3rd Friday of each month)

* Bring a friend and share a delicious & nutritious lunch

* Card playing Bridge and Pinochle

* Sing-a-longs accompanied by piano/guitar music

* Support Groups

NEW CLASS! JEWELRY MAKING

Tuesday, March 18, 201412:30 1:30

Please pre-register with the Activities/Wellness Department

no later than March 14! (304-263-8873 Ext. 117)

COST: $5.00 all materials are supplied and you

will go home with the necklace you made!(Payment to instructor at time of class)

Lisa Wood, Instructor

Linda Lee

DANCEFITNESS

CLASS

EVERY TUESDAY

11:00 am

Fitness RoomEnergetic Dance

moves tospirited music

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JOIN!

CHAIR

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CLASSES EVERY OTHERTHURSDAY

9:00 AM

Please view event calendar

for dates

Cost: Suggested Donation

* Increased exibility

* Increased muscle strength

and tone

* Improved respiration, energy

and vitality

* The maintenance of a

balanced metabolism

* Weight reduction

* Cardio and circulatory health

* Improved athletic performance

* Protection from injuryPeggy Meckling, Instructor

Stanley Poole enjoys Berkeley Senior Centersbrand new state of the art treadmills

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DRAWING CLASSBerkeley Senior Center

217 North High Street, Martinsburg, WV 25404

Tursday, MARCH 20, 2014

12:30 1:30 pm

Cost: suggested donation

Call 304-263-8873 ext. 106 or ext. 117

to sign up and for more information

Diane Steece,Art eacher

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When she was six years old, Jean Vogels Aunt

Irene Dess handed her a sewing needle and

began to teach her to sew. This ignited a pas-

sion in her which motivated the art of sewing.

Today, Jean is a talented and accomplished

seamstress & quilter.

Three years ago Jean felt isolated and a bit

lonely. She had little family support and fewfriends, but what she did have was her talent.

Instead of going down the road of depression,

she decided if she were to get involved in the

community in a charitable way, things would

change.

She walked into the Berkeley Senior Center

and asked a simple question: Do you need a

Quilting teacher? The answer was yes and

a weekly Quilting class began with about 8 par-

ticipants. It was imperative to her to share her

craft and give it away to others.

Since then, every Thursday afternoon from

1:00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm over a dozen

quilters enjoy Jeans class at Berkeley Senior

Center, ranging from beginners to advanced.

Because of her encouraging approach and

the charitable way of donating her time andexpertise, she has taught and inuenced many

people in a positive way.

The quilters work on many creative projects

for themselves and others. Each year they

donate a handmade Queen Size quilt to the

Center which is rafed off at the Senior Picnic.

The proceeds from the Quilt rafe go directly

back to the Center to benet the Activities De-partment.

They also make quilted centerpieces for the

dining hall and a Christmas Wall Hanging.

In 2014, in addition to donating a quilt to BSS

for the Senior Picnic, which is held in October,

the Quilting Class plans to donate a handmade

quilt to Martinsburg Hospice.

Beyond all that, the quilters have taken trips

together to Lancaster, Pa. and Northern Virginia

to shop for fabric and supplies. Through this

group of women, not only is the long tradition of

quilting in America sustained into the 21st cen-

tury, but a bond between friends is intertwined

as well.

Jeans decision to pull herself up from her

bootstraps and get involved literally changed

her life and the lives of others. Through mento-ring & teaching the craft of quilting, she reaches

people beyond the walls of Berkeley Senior

Center. We consider it an honor to have Jean

Vogel as a volunteer and teacher.

The quilting class welcomes all newcomers to

their group. Please call 304-263-8873 ext. 117

or ext. 106 for more information.

Volunteer Of The MonthDECEMBER 2013

Jean Vogel



Do you ask yourself:* Why do I keep getting all this mail about Medicare?* Why is my prescription now not covered by my prescription plan?* Do I need to have a Medicare Card i I still work?* I have Medicare Part A, B, and D. What is C? Do I need it?

Learn more about what Medicare can do for you at this free workshop at:

Berkeley Senior Center

217 North High Street Martinsburg, WV 25404

o RSVP or for more information, please contact

Ryan at 304-596-5514 ext. 115 or [email protected]

Medicare WorkshopWednesday March 19 10a.m.



Friday, May 2, 2014

10:00 am 1:00 pm

Come Join the Hedgesville High School

Leadership Class

& Junior Steering for the Senior Prom!

At Berkeley Senior Center - 217 N. High

Street - Martinsburg, WV

Music with Captain Chuck Fisher

Dancing, Contests, Rafes,

Fun and Delicious Food!

THEME: MARDI GRAS Masquerade

Wear a mask and dress for the

occasion!

Sign up for lunch at the Senior Center

or call in no later than

9:30 am on May 1, 2014.

Lunch menu: Chicken Gumbo over

white rice with okra and

King Cake for dessert

The 19th Annual Senior Prom

Donations of items and services:

Th kfor Thinking of



Contributions in Memory & Honorof Family Members and Friends:

In Memory of Loretta Christians:

Senior Kickers at Berkeley Senior Center,

R. Caudell and Joy White

In Memory of Nate Woodward and Alice Vanleuan:

Blairton United Methodist

In loving Memory of Sandra Files Henry: Ed Files

In Loving Memory of Lewis Proctor, Sr.:

Frances Proctor

In Loving Memory of Suzanne Potter: Patti Piper

In Loving Memory of Beatrice Schafferman:

R. Schafferman

Monetary Donations from BSS Friends:

Betty Bowers, Eva Woolridge, Judy Butts

Mount Zion United Methodist Church,

Barbara Meller, OJ Conner, Ross and Sharon McDonald.

Potters Bowl Donations

Eric Gates State Farm Insurance Agent, Jefferson SecurityBank, Rosedale Funeral Home

Donations of items and services:Mountaineer Twirlers from Charlestown WV,

Martinsburg South Middle School Show Choir,

Hedgesville Middle School Cheerleading Squad, Mike Schaeffer, Gui-

tarist, DJ Rick Rohn , Jean Bibby, Ross and Sharon McDonald, Sandy

Kessler, Patsy Starliper, Pat Kisner, Tracey Potts, Jody Wandell, Lynn

Gibson, Helen Criss, Diane Steece, Mary C. Myers, Virginia Winston,

Ellen Oho, Robin Truax, Bubbles-n-Bark, Rose Marie Baldwin, DQ,

Christy Peterson, Steve Warner, Michele Schraff, Eileen Boward, and

Sgt. Craig Phelps of the Martinsburg City Police Canine Unit.

Thank You

for Thinking of

Berkeley Senior

Services and

For your Generous

Support

Nutrition Program

Thank YousWe are grateful to the businesses and

individuals who support our Nutrition Program.

Thanks to Martins Food Store for weekly

breads and sweets. Thank you to

Pastor Eddie Edmonds for the generous

donation of Almond Milk and Turkeys.

Activities Department

Wish List

* 8 X 10 or 9 X 12 Canvasses,

Acrylic Paints and Paint Brushes* Color pencils/blank note cards

* Birthday, Sympathy & Get Well Cards

* Hardback and paperback books

* Books on Tape

* Please - No clothing donations,

no magazines or VHS tapes. Thank you.


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ECONOMICAL

HEALTHYDELICIOUS

Are you a Homebound Senior?

Would you like lunch DELIVERED to your home Monday - Friday?

Berkeley Senior Services offers Home Delivered Meals to seniors 60+ or living in a Senior Housing Community.

Qualifcations include but not limited to:

Must be a Berkeley County resident 60+ or Living in Senior Housing

Homebound Customized meals can be arranged to meet health needs.

Call Nutrition Supervisor Bethany VanGorden at 304-263-8873 ext. 126

after 1 p.m. weekdays for more information.

Hedgesville Middle School Cheerleading Squad brought

their wonderful spirit to BSS during the Holidays.

As a member of Meals on Wheels, BSS celebratesMarch for Meals. Check the March events calendar forspecial activities that will be held throughout the month.



Chicken Shrimp CreoleThis delicious dish will be served over brown rice and vegetables,

including cornbread and a Mardi Gras cake on Tuesday, March 4, 2014!

Call now and sign up for lunch! 304-263-8873

Ingredients: 2 bacon strips1/2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 medium onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped1 celery rib, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 cups cooked brown rice

Directions: 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over mediumheat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Sautethe chicken, onion, green pepper and celery in drippings for5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook

1 minute longer.

2. Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper, Worcestershiresauce and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cov-

er and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the shrimp and reservedbacon; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Discard bay leaf. Serve with

rice. Yield: 6 servings

Nutritional Facts2/3 cup shrimp mixture with 1/2 cup rice equals 272 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 117 mg

cholesterol, 458 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 4 g ber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.


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Nutrition Program304-263-8873 Ext. 113 or 126

Join us for a nutritious meal every Monday through Friday at theSenior Center. Meals are served from 12:00-12:30 in our beautiful diningroom. See our menus on-line, in our Senior Spirit, or come in to theSenior Center and pick up a current copy.

Check our menus and sign up before 9:30 am on a given day or

call 304-263-8873 to get your name added to our list. Also, be sure tosign up for our special occasion lunches, such as the Birthday Bash, thethird Friday of each month!

Meals are delivered to:

* Senior owers

* North Site (2nd uesday of the month)

* Ambrose owers

* Stonewall Haven

* Homebound Seniors

We count on your generous donations to continue to provide thelunch program for you!

BERKELEY SENIOR COMPUTER LAB


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RK S N OR COM U R217 N. HIGH STREET MARTINSBURG, WV 25404

WINTER/SPRING 2014All registrations for the following class-es will be accepted by the receptionist

at 304-263-8873. The Berkeley SeniorCenter hours of operation are Mon-

day-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Classes are conducted in the ComputerLab on the lower level of the Center andspace is limited to 9 students per class.Tuition fees must accompany registrationand all refund requests must be received1 week prior to start of class. In the eventa class is cancelled, full refunds will beissued. All computer instruction is pro-

vided by volunteer trainers.

INTRO TO FACEBOOKIf you are using Facebook or want to try

it out, join us for some important infor-mation on setting up your account, get-ting the privacy settings right, ndingyour friends and pages to like, learninghow to share with many folks or just one,upload and share photos. A fun informa-tional class to help you feel comfortableand know what information you are shar-ing. Tuition is $35.00 for those ages 60and over, $45.00 for those under 60 andnon- Berkeley County residents. 1 DayClass - Instructor - K. Kerns - Tues-day, March 18, 2014 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30

p.m.

WORD PROCESSING - BASIC

This workshop will cover the basics ofMicrosoft Word. You will learn how touse the features of the Home, Insert,and Page layout ribbons. Learn how tocreate a document and save it in differ-ent formats, format and manipulate text,insert creative/artistic elements such astables, pictures, graphs, text boxes andWordArt. Many of the techniques taught

in this class can be used in other wordprocessors such as Microsoft Works,

Open Ofce or WordPad. Tuition is$35.00 for those 60 and over and $45.00

for those under 60 and non BerkeleyCounty residents. 1 Day Class - Instruc-tor - B. Lowe - Thursday, March 27,

2014 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WORD PROCESSING II

This workshop will cover the more advanced

word processing found in programs such asMicrosoft Word and OpenOfce. Topics that

will be covered are mail merge set-up, formletters, mailing labels, creation of business

cards, and using templates. Individualizedinstruction based on topics of interest tothe students will also be covered. Students

should have taken Word Processing I (list-ed above) or have a basic understanding

of the topics covered in that class. If usingyour own computer. please arrive 15 minutesearly as les for the class and OpenOfce

will need to be loaded onto your computer.Tuition is $25.00 for those 60 and over and

$35.00 for those under 60 and non BerkeleyCounty residents. 1/2 Day Class - Instruc-tor: B. Lowe - Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 9:30

a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MORE WINDOWS 7

A continuation of the Windows 7 Intro class,this class covers more of Windows 7 featuresnot included in the Intro class. You will learn

about user accounts, power options, publicwireless networks, uninstalling programs,

using system restore, disk cleanup, com-puter security, organizing les and folders,

searching, advanced personalization tools

and more. Class suitable for Vista users also.Tuition is $35.00 for Seniors 60+ and $45.00

for under 60 and non Berkeley County resi-dents. 1 Day Class - Instructor: N. Triggs

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 9:30 a.m. to

2:30 p.m.

INTERNET BASICS

If you have a computer, you can explore the

world from the comfort of your own home.Students should know how to log on to a com-puter and have basic computer skills such as

using the mouse and keyboard. Consider tak-ing the intro class if you feel your mouse and

keyboard skills need refreshing. Come joinus to learn how to explore the World WideWeb safely using Internet Explorer. Tuition is

$25.00 for those ages 60 and over, $35.00for those 60 and under and non Berkeley

County residents. 1 Day Class - Instructor:L. Page - Monday, March 3, 2014 - 12:30 -

3:30 p.m.

EMAIL BASICS

Students will learn how to read, write, reply,

and forward email; to send and receive at-tachments and to keep and use a list of emailcontacts. It is emphasized that students be

familiar with accessing the Internet and if notshould consider the Internet class. For this

class the tool that will be explored is the Ya-hoo web based mail program but students

do not need to have a Yahoo email to en-roll. Tuition is $25.00 for those ages 60 and

over, $35.00 for those 60 and under and nonBerkeley County residents. 1 Day Class -Instructor: L. Page - Monday, April 7, 2014

- 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9

A basic course in Adobe Photoshop with

an emphasis on cloning, imaging, resizing,layering, airbrushing, and cropping. Basic

computer skills are a prerequisite to beingsuccessful in this class. Tuition is $40.00 forthose ages 60 and over, $50.00 for those un-

der 60 and non Berkeley County residents.2 Day Class - Instructor: G. Offerdahl

Wednesday, April 16 - 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

and Friday, April 18 - 9:30 a.m. to noon

DONT MISS ALL THEFrom the Alzheimers Association:


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DON T MISS ALL THE

GREAT ACTIVITIES.. .

JOIN US AT

THE SENIOR CENTER

What Is Dementia?

Dementia is not a specic disease. Its a generic term

that describes a wide range of symptoms -memory loss,confusion, behavior changes, personality changes - severeenough to affect everyday activities. Alzheimers disease

accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia,which occurs after a stroke, is the second most common de-mentia type. There are many other conditions that can causesymptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible,

such as thyroid problems and vitamin deciencies. Dementia

is often incorrectly referred to as senility or senile demen-tia, which reects the incorrect belief that serious mental

decline is a normal part of aging. It is not.

While symptoms of dementia can vary greatly,at least twoof the following mental functions must be signicantly im-

paired to be considered dementia:

Memory

Communication and language

Ability to focus and pay attention

Reasoning and judgment

Visual perception

People with dementia may have problems with short-term

memory - keeping track of a purse or wallet, paying bills,planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments ortraveling out of the neighborhood.

Many dementias start out slowly and gradually get worse.If you or a loved one is having memory difculties or other

changes in thinking skills, dont ignore them. Call your doctor;get an evaluation soon. The doctor may nd a treatable con-dition. Even if symptoms suggest dementia, early diagnosis

allows a person to get the maximum benet from available

treatments. It also provides time to plan for the future.

Berkeley Senior Services offers a variety of support for thosebeing effected by Dementia. Both training and support

groups are available for families dealing with a loved onesuffering from this diagnosis. For more information, please

contact Kathy at 304-263-8873 ext. 114 or at

[email protected].


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Detailed information about many of thedecisions and expenses involved includingservices, burial and memorialization

Opportunity to make and record thosedecisions with someone you can trust

Ensure your final wishes will be recognized

Come in and visit or call one of ourFriendly and Professional staff. We

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Berkeley Senior Servicesproviding quality care for seniors

and persons with disabilitiesfor over 40 years!

Berkeley Senior Services is Your

First Choice for In-Home Care for OurCommunitys Seniors!

Let us help you regain your

independence and your quality of life.

The staff at Berkeley Senior Services In-Home Care Depart-ment is dedicated to keeping our clients healthy, comfortableand independent in their homes for as long as possible. Weprovide our community with quality and compassionate care.Our staff and Fantastic team of 100+ In-Home Care Aides

make their CLIENTS THEIR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!

For a fullling career, become an In-Home Care Aide

with us.

Our Aides are trained in CPR & First Aid. It is also mandatoryfor our caregivers to attend classes for continuing educationon health issues. They also receive state-to-state backgroundchecks and ngerprinting. Hepatitis B Vaccine is offered, but

not mandatory. If you are a caring and reliable person witha valid drivers license and automobile, please ll out an

application at 217 North High Street, Martinsburg, W.V.Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00pm.

Next Class: March 17, 2014Please sign up for class no later than Friday, March 14 , 2014.

TIME: 1:30 to 3:00 PM COST: $7.00 per class(All supplies included) Make 3 cards per class

WHERE: Sign up at The Senior Center217 N. High Street Martinsburg, WV

Or Call: 304-263-8873 Ex. 106Classes limited to 10 students

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BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES NEEDS YOURFINANCIAL SUPPORT

In order to continue to provide quality services to seniors!

Please check amount _____ $25 _____ $50 _____ $100 _____ $250 _____ $500 _____ Other

Restricted Contribution: Nutrition Transportation ADS In Home Care Other: _______

In Memory of In Honor of : ___________________________________________________(name of individual)

Please send your contributions to:

Berkeley Senior Services

217 North High St.

Martinsburg, WV 25404

(Make checks payable to Berkeley Senior Services)

Your Name _______________________________

Address _______________________________

_______________________________

Thank you for your generous support!

For more information on these trainings, support groups, or caregiver workshop pleasecontact Kathy at 304-671-7645 or email [email protected]

Family CaregiverTraining

Safety FirstWed, April 23rd9am-3pm Berkeley Senior Center

Workshop Topics:Medication: Safe use, Storage & Disposal,Safe Home and Emergency Preparedness

Personal Safety: Is it abuse?Dementia and Driving

g gMarch 12 11:30am-1pm

Guest Speaker: Terry CunninghamTraumatic Brain Injury Resource

Coordinator Center for Excellence in

Disabilities at WVUCome hear this popular speaker

address:Types & Causes of Brain Injury

Effects on the Brain

Imporatance of Early EvaluationServices & Resources AvailableWays to Reduce the Risk of Future Injury

Coming in Mayat Shepherd University - Aging Well Workshop

Growing Older Hurts - Dealing with PainCEUs Available

SENIOR


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North SiteJoin us at the Marlowe Ruritan onTuesday, March 11, 2014

10:30-11:00 Blood Pressure Screeningswith Daisy Hite & Mildred Spielman

11:00 BINGO

11:30 Lunch ServedMENU: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes,

Green Beans, Roll w/Butter and Apple Pie

BSS Nutrition Program suggested donationprocedures will apply

Seniors age 60+ and their guests are invited to attend.

Please call to sign up for lunch

(Must have full name of all signups--including

carry outs)

No later than Monday (before noon)

March 10, 2014 - 304-263-8873

Beverly Gerlach, Senior Support Supervisor and SHIPCounselor, Ext. 104; Stephen Englebright, Senior

Support Assistant, SHIP Counselor, Ext. 105;

Kelli Richard, Senior Support Assistant, Ext. 131;

Don Stevens, Senior Support Assistant, Ext. 122.

All Senior Support services are for seniors 60 years ofage and older who are residents of Berkeley County.Suggested donation rates, based on a sliding scale, are

requested.

GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE

And ESSENTIAL ERRANDS

Please call at least ve business days in advance to bescheduled.

ENSURE PROGRAMWe order Ensure on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every

month for seniors 60 years or older. Call Kelli Richard,Monday thru Wednesday Ext. 131.

Kelli Richard, right, assists Seniors with shopping.

SENIORSUPPORT

SERVICES

Martinsburg South Middle Show Choir liven up theSenior Center with their glorious a cappala voices

AARP SMART DRIVING COURSE

SCHEDULES FOR MARCH AND APRIL 2014

Te AARP Smart Driving Course is specifically designed for the older driver, although


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Learn how to Take Charge of your Healthand Safety! Sue Flanagan from the WVExtension Ofce will present info on

Wed, June 4 at 10:30amat Berkeley Senior Center

Stay for lunch and enjoySt. Louis Style Ribs, Garlic Mashed

Potatoes, Lima Beans & PeachesFor more info, contact Amy Orndoff

at 304-263-8873 ext. 130or email at

[email protected] a complete list of activities, visit

our website atwww.berkeleyseniorservices.org

EATING SMART

& BEING ACTIVE

Line Dancing class dances together every Tuesdayand Friday at 1 pm at the Senior Center. Theywelcome beginners and everyone to join them!

there is no age limit restriction. Tis class is geared toward decreasing accidents.

UPDATES:

* All new course developed by two years of research and planning* New Name: AARP/Smart Driving Course

* New Workbooks: Smart Driver Handbooks* New DVD illustrating important points

* New uition: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members* Some insurance companies offer discounts for completing the courseWHAT TO EXPECT:

* Research-based safety strategies that can reduce the likelihood of a crash and reduceinjuries/fatalities resulting from a crash

* Advances discussed related to the safety and advanced features in new vehicles* Learning when driving may no longer be safe

* Exploring alternative ways to travel

REFRESHER CLASS:

Wednesday, MAR 12, 2014, 9:00 - 1:00Preregistration Required at 1-404-468-3821 or 304-267-8756

REGULAR TWO DAY CLASSES:1. WEDNESDAY & HURSDAY, MAR 19 & 20, 2014

9:00 am - 1:00 pm (must attend both days)2. WEDNESDAY & HURSDAY, APR 16 & 17, 2014

9:00 am - 1:00 pm (must attend both days)Walk-ins Welcome

Instructors: Alan Isaacs, 304-258-3427 Amina Fidai, 1-404-468-3821Helene Brill, 304-267-8756

TRANSPORTATION304-263-8873 Ext. 100


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TRANSPORTATION 304 263 8873 Ext. 100Beverly Gerlach-Transportation Supervisor;

Rhonda Singer-Transportation Assistant/Receptionist

We offer transportation to seniors 60years and older, who live in Berkeley

County, to the Senior Center for lunchand activities, and for medical appoint-

ments.

Do you need transportation for neces-sary errands? Call us and we can help

you get to the grocery store, bank, andpick up your prescriptions.

Please call at least five business days aheadto schedule an appointment and find out

your suggested donation.

Kelli Richard,Senior Support Assistant

CELEBRITY SPORTS BREAKFAST$


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Your chance to meet

former Washington Redskins

and get a close look at a

Super Bowl Ring

An auction with authentic

Redskins memorabilia will be

held. All Proceeds will beneft


Tickets can be purchased at:


217 N. High Street Martinsburg

For more information,contact Amy at BSS - 304-263-8873

Breakfast Sponsoredby the Martinsburg

Kiwanis Club

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 9AM-11AM TICKETS: $15MEET WASHINGTON REDSKINS ALUMNI

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