seniors sept 2014

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Berkeley Senior Services#98181

Volume 12, Number 5September-October, 2014

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www.berkeleyseniorservices.org

Buyers Guide Senior Spirit Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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

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www.berkeleyseniorservices.orgLinda Holtzapple, Executive Director

3 ……… Activities and Wellness4 ……… Belly Dancing Class5 ……… Transportation6 ……… Thank You7 ……… Potters Bowl8-9 …… Activities Calendar10 ……… Thank You11 ……… Birthday Bash12 ……… Craft Show13 ……… Annual Senior Picnic14-15 … Menus16 ……… Writers Group17 ……… Thoughts on Medicare18 ……… Jewelry Making Class19 ……… In Home Care20 ……… North Site21 ……… Computer Lab22 ……… Food and Fitness24 ……… Spaghetti Dinner

Preceptor Alpha Kappa, a chapter of the International Sorority of Beta Sigma Phi, volunteered their time to serve Root Beer Floats to guests at the Legends

Concert held in July. Beta Sigma Phi is a Service, Cultural and Social Organization for women around the world.

Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge meets every Thursday at 12 noon at BSS

ON THE COVER: Move into autumn at Berkeley Senior Center! Have you ever been on a “moving” trolley car? Detailed Destinations, owned and operated by Michael & Laura Bohrer, has been the Eastern Panhandle’s premier ground transportation service provider since 2007 and treated BSS Seniors and Staff to board their Trolley! Detailed Destinations was strategically designed to cater to today’s businesses by providing ground transportation service to include everything from airport transfers and corporate meetings to private events and special occasions.

IN-HOME & RESPITE CAREOUTREACH

NUTRITION PROGRAMTRANSPORTATION

ACTIVITIES/WELLNESS

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

remain independent, participating members of our community.

Berkeley Senior Services is funded by the WV Bureau of Senior Services, Upper Potomac Area Agency on Aging, Berkeley County Commission, The City of Mar-tinsburg, United Way of the Eastern Panhandle (CFC # 98181), and by private donations. The Senior Center will provide services to persons 60 years of age or older, irrespective of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, political affiliation, 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

Table Of Contents

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Buyers Guide Senior Spirit

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

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

ACTIVITIES AND WELLNESS

Join in activities here at the Center! If you are age 60 or older, benefit from the

energetic atmosphere at Berkeley Senior Center! Stop by and we will be happy to give you a tour of the Center. You will be pleasantly surprised when you see what we offer.

Our doors are open M-F, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. NO MEMBERSHIP FEES.

YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR NEW BOOK CLUB

AT BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES

* MONTHLY MEETINGS

* September 17th and October Oct. 15th

11:00 am

* SUGGESTED DONATION

To sign up and for more information please call

DIANNE WALDRON (304) 263-8873 EXT. 117

KATHERINE DONOVAN (304) 263-8873 EXT.106

Welcome our new volunteer, Patty Pennington,

to the Activities/Wellness Department! Patty is retired but stays very active as Sunday School

Class Secretary at St. Luke’s, organizing parties at church and even sings!

She is a real “people person” and we are very fortunate to include her in our BSS family of volunteers!

NEW


NEW BELLY DANCING CLASS!GREAT EXERCISE!!

Thursday, September 4th at 11:00 am andThursday, October 9th at 11:00 am

Sign up for class held monthly by calling 304-263-8873 Ext. 106 or Ext. 117 • Suggested Donation

Belly Dancing

Class held monthly

at BSS

Jazz Myna, Instructor

for the Belly

Dancing Class,

displays her moves!


- Monuments - Markers - Bronze - Engraving

Quality Craftmanship Locally Owned & Operated

HAMMAKER MEMORIALS 304-263-3677

839 E. Moler Ave., Martinsburg, WV

Double Monument $ 950.00 Single Monument $ 650.00

Flat Marker $ 200.00

Audiology, Inc. 400 W. King St.

Healthy Meals Personal & Longterm Care

Silver Age Services

We Are Just Like Home We Are Just Like Home

304-267-1717 1000 N. High St. • Martinsburg, WV

Far left, Denise Ryan, MPH, Berkeley County Health Department, taught a 12 week workshop on the Prevention of Diabetes at BSS.

304-263-8873 Ext. 100

Beverly Gerlach-Transportation Supervisor;

Rhonda Singer-Transportation Assistant/Receptionist

We offer transportation to seniors 60 years and older, who live in Berkeley County, to the Senior Center for lunch and activities,

and for medical appointments. “Do you need transportation for necessary errands? Call us and we can help

you get to the grocery store, bank, and pick up your prescriptions.”

Please call at least five business days ahead to schedule an appointment and find out your suggested donation.

TRANSPORTATION


St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

SAVE $ 6 00

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The new facility, to be completed in the fall of 2014, will house our In-Home Care Department, Registered Nurses, Case Manager, Executive Director and a large training room. The training room may be used by other organizations, when available. We also thank Innovative Modu-lar Solutions, Berkeley County Council, City of Martinsburg and to our dedicated Board of Directors who, along with CNB Bank are making this “dream” become a “reality”. Berkeley Senior Services has provided personal care and homemaker services in Berkeley County since 1967. Our primary mission is to enable seniors and persons with disabilities to live in their own home rather than having to go into a nursing facility and to be your “first choice” for in-home services.

Linda Holtzapple, Executive Director, Berkeley Senior Services.“For 80 years, CNB Bank has been dedicated to investing in our community. It is gratifying to know that by supporting Berkeley Senior Services we are helping to ensure our community’s seniors have the resources they need to remain independent and living in their own home. When our customers prosper, we do too. That’s why you will always find CNB Bank eager to assist our friends and neighbors in the Eastern Panhandle and Western Maryland. CNB Bank congratulates Berkeley Senior Services and we are looking forward to our partnership! CNB Bank is pleased to be a part of the new building project.”

Charles Lowery, AVP, Commercial Loan Officer, CNB Bank, Inc.

Thank You

for funding our new In-Home Care Facility!


St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

SAVE $ 6 00

• 10 Point Oil Change & Filter • Up To 5 Quarts Of Oil With This Coupon. Not Valid With Any Other Coupon.

1016 N Queen St. Martinsburg, WV

(Behind Dairy Queen) And

Winchester Ave.

FREE Car Wash & FREE DQ Treat

with Oil Change Expires: 10/31/14


Limit 4

$ 1 00 OFF

BLIZZARD ®

Expires: 10/31/14

Any Size Big Cheeseburger

Limit 4 With This Coupon. Not Valid With Any Other Coupon. With This Coupon. Not Valid With Any Other Coupon. Expires: 10/31/14

$ 1 00 OFF

FAN FOOD Not Fast Food! FAN FOOD Not Fast Food! TM TM

$ 9.99 1016 N Queen St. Martinsburg, WV (Behind Dairy Queen)

Buyers Guide Coupon Only Expires: 10/31/14

Bronze Wash $7.99, Silver Wash $8.99, Gold Wash $9.99

With This Coupon. Not Valid With Any Other Coupon.

YOU PAY ONLY GOLD WASH

Ranson Under Construction



Berkeley Senior Center brings JOY

(JUST OLDER YOUTH)MONTHLY DINNER GATHERING

217 North High Street, Martinsburg WV

Join us the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. for great fellowship, programs, and a delicious dinner.

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, the next JOY dinner will be held on Monday, September 8th at 5:00 pm.

Reservations & Prepayment of $10.00 required. RSVP no later than the Thursday before the

Monday night dinner.

September menu: Pork Loin, Red Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Roll & Butter, Pound Cake with Fresh Fruit Toppings, Unsweet Ice Tea, Coffee & Ice

Water

RSVP by calling 304-263-8873 Ext. 106 or Ext. 117


AARP Smart Driving Course Schedule for Sept. and Oct. 2014

The AARP Smart Driving Course is specifically designed for the older driver, although there is no age limit restriction. The class is geared toward decreasing accidents.

The following classes will be offered for AARP/Smart Driving Course: September 17th & 18th and October 15th & 16th

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Both classes will be taught by Alan Isaacs who can be reached at 304-258-3427

Walk-ins Welcome

A four hour refresher course will be offered on September 3rd from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and taught by Cathy Clark who can be reached at 1-703-409-3831.

Pre-registration is required for this class


Contributions in Memory & Honor of Family Members and Friends:

In Memory of Curtiss Lefever:Alton & Katherine Grove

In Memory of Beatrice Schafferman:R. Schafferman

In Memory of Dorothy Huff:Senior Kickers

Monetary Donations from BSS Friends:Robin Moreno, Larry Redman, Edwin Nigh, Sr., John and Thelma Haram, M A Files, and R R Lowman

Sponsors of the Legends in Concert Fundraiser: Dr. K.W. and Judy Gilpin owners of Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital, and Mary Jo Brown

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 Martin’s Food

Store for weekly breads and sweets. Thank you to Audrey Runkles who donated “to go” containers and snacks. Thank you to Pastor Eddie Edmonds for 200 lbs of chicken and to Ken Banks for the cases of Silk Almond Milk.

Activities Department Wish List

* Hard Back and Paper Back Books* Christmas Gift items* Blank note cards* Birthday, Sympathy & Get Well Cards* Books on Tape* Please - No clothing donations, no magazines or VHS tapes. Thank you.

Bobbie Harmison, from

Martinsburg Walgreens, graciously provided a photo

booth at the Legends Concert. Thank you!

Donations of items and services:Tracey Potts, Helen Criss, Shirley Moore, Becky Thomas, Martinsburg Walgreens, Priscilla & Gary Deem, Ron & Mini Hoyt,Linda Guesford, Marie Miller, Steve Johnson,Maxine Taylor, Grace Murphy, Erin Robinetter, Fran Unger, Bowles Rice, LLP, Bev Nadenbousch, Ed & Midge Wilson, Ruth Bruce, Delores Bailey,and Joyce Miller.

Daphne Alban, a local Berkeley County resident, is collecting new socks for seniors throughout the county, so she can distribute some of them to our seniors here at BSS during the Holidays. After researching a nationwide nonprofit charity called “Socks for Seniors, Daphne felt a need to introduce this cause to benefit Berke-ley County. New sock donations can dropped off at the BSS lobby, or other locations in Berkeley County found at www.socksforseniors.com/find.Thank you, Daphne, for thinking of Berkeley County Seniors!


July Birthdays

August Birthdays

Take a chance on a variety of raffle prizes currently on display in the lobby of the Activities/Wellness Department. Drawings will be held at the 24th

annual Senior Picnic on Oct. 3, 2014. No need to be present to win.


“MADE IN AMERICA” CRAFT SHOW

AT BERKELEY SENIOR CENTER • 217 N. High Street, Martinsburg, WVFRIDAY, OCT. 17, 2014 • 9am – 2pm

MEET THE ARTISTS!Items handmade/homemade by local West Virginia crafters

VARIETY OF SEVERAL UNIQUE ONE- OF- A KIND

ITEMS

If you decide to stay for lunch at 12:00 noon, menu will be a Delicious Pot Roast,

Red Skin Potatoes w/ Carrots, Celery, Onion, Roll, Cake and Ice Cream

Reservations for lunch required no later than Friday, Oct. 10th

Please call 304-263-8873 ext. 116 for lunch reservations

Guests under 60 - $5.00 - seniors 60 plus, suggested donation applies


24TH ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC

Sponsored by the Susquehanna Bank

BERKELEY SENIOR CENTER217 N. HIGH STREET MARTINSBURG

Friday, October 3, 20149:30 am - 1:00 pm

Music with Monte Of D & M DJ Service

Raffles and Door PrizesDance Contests!

Fun and Good Food!Martinsburg Jr. ROTC students serve lunch

Tickets are $3.00 suggested donation and are available at

The Senior Center OnlySeating is limited

No ticket sales “day of” picnic at the door.

Happy Smiles at BSS


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. Qualifications 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.

Delicious Lunch!


Nutrition Program304-263-8873 Ext. 113 or 126

Join us for a nutritious meal every Monday through Friday at the Senior Center. Meals are served from 12:00-12:30 in our beautiful dining room.

See our menus on-line, in our Senior Spirit, or come in to the Senior Center and pick up a current copy.

Check our menus and sign up before 9:30 am on any given day or call 304-263-8873 to get your name added to our list. Also, be sure to sign

up for our “special occasion lunches”, such as the Birthday Bash, the third Friday of each month!

Meals are delivered to:* Senior Towers

* North Site (2nd Tuesday of the month)* Ambrose Towers* Stonewall Haven

* Homebound Seniors

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

Join us for a delicious lunch.


WRITER’S GROUPMonthly meeting at Berkeley Senior Center

Instructor, C.L. Carey, author of“Lions at the gate”, will teach the class

LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR LIFE STORIES AND POETRY

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:30 am - 11:30 am

For further details & to sign up for class Please call Dianne Waldron 304-263-8873 ext. 117

Cost: suggested donation

LR- Entertainers, Chuck Fisher, Gail Bethel and Dan Dell bring back memories of Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Elvis, and Roy Orbison

Joyce (r) celebrates 50/50 winnings with Emily Hayes, student at Shepherd University, who volunteered at the June birthday bash.

Charles Carey, BSS’s Writer’s Group instructor, introduced

the Veteran’s Voices Magazine, published exclusively for

Veteran’s submissions throughout the country.


Party at July Birthday Bash

Chuck Fisher serenades 99 year old Ethel Bovey at the July Birthday Bash. Happy Birthday, Ethel!

SOME THOUGHTS ON MEDICARE

STEVE ENGLEBRIGHT,

BSS SHIP COUNSELOR

Fall Is Approaching, And With It Comes The Lead Up To The Annual Medicare Prescription Plan Open Season.

Important Dates For Fall Of 2014: Watch your mail for notices from Medicare, social security and your health or drug plans for possible upcoming changes for 2015. This information could pertain to your pre-mium cost, your drug co-pays and if your prescriptions remain on your plans formulary. Don’t assume that be-cause your plan worked well this year, that it will be as cost effective in 2015. Plans change and a review could possibly save you on copay and deductible costs.

Oct. 1st: I begin taking calls for appointments for the 2014 open enrollment period. Appointments fill up fast, so don’t put it off. Oct. 15th: Open enrollment begins. This is your oppor-tunity to check to see if you could find a more cost effec-tive plan, based upon your particular prescription needs.

December 7th: Open enrollment ends.

January 2015: Your new plans become effective. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our WV ship counselors for an appointment.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLYOUTREACH/SHIP COUNSELOR

304-263-8873.STEVE ENGLEBRIGHT – EXT. 105


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Robert C. Fields & Sons

Sept. 23rd11:00 am – 1:00 PM

Oct. 7th and Oct. 21st11:00 am -1:00 PM

Please pre-register with the Activities/Wellness Department (304-263-8873 Ext. 117)

COST: $5.00 – all materials are supplied and you will go home with the jewelry you made!

(Payment to instructor at time of class)

JEWELRY MAKING CLASS

Lisa Wood, Instructor

DON’T MISS ALL THE GREAT ACTIVITIES...

JOIN US AT THE SENIOR CENTER


IN-HOME CARE304-596-5514 304-596-2491

Robin Raines, IHC RN, Supervisor: Ext. 119; Lisa Savoy IHC RN, Supervisor: Ext.112 ; Ryan Bird LSW, Case Manager:

Ext. 115; Dianne Baker, IHC Program Coordinator: Ext. 125; Molly Lawson, IHC Program Coordinator: Ext. 124

Berkeley Senior Services providing quality care for seniors

and persons with disabilitiesfor over 40 years!

Berkeley Senior Services is Your First Choice for In-Home Care for Our

Community’s 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, comfortable and independent in their homes for as long as possible. We provide 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 fulfilling career, become an In-Home Care Aide with us.

Our Aides are trained in CPR & First Aid. It is also mandatory for our caregivers to attend classes for continuing education on health issues. They also receive state-to- state background checks and fingerprinting. Hepatitis B Vaccine is offered, but not mandatory. If you are a caring and reliable person with a valid driver’s license and automobile, please fill out an application at 217 North High Street, Martinsburg, W.V.

Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00pm.

MAKING GREETING CARDS

Next Class: September 15, 2014Please sign up for class no later than Friday, Sept 12, 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 Center 217 N. High Street • Martinsburg, WV

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

ROSEDALE FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY

Your Local Provider

917 Cemetery Road, Martinsburg 304-263-4922

www.rosedalefuneral.com Joseph R . Spewock, Licensee-In-Charge

*Savings Based On Package Selected

*Discounted Cemetery Packages Now Available W/Savings

From $400 - $1600!! Bring In This Coupon For An

Additional 5% Discount


North SiteJoin us at the Marlowe Ruritan on Tuesday, Sept 9, 2014

10:00 Blood Pressure screenings, Betty Laing10:30 BINGO

11:00 Speaker, Todd Funkhouser, President of the Berkeley County Historical Society, will give a

presentation, “The Gateway of the Shenandoah Valley”.11:30 Lunch Served

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Roll, Pineapple Fluff BSS Nutrition Program suggested donation procedures 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) July 7, 2014 - 304-263-8873

NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE

At Berkeley Senior Center217 North High Street, Martinsburg

EVERY THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Starting Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014

PLEASE CALL 304-263-8873 EXT. 117 or EXT. 106 FOR DETAILS

Instructors:Myrna Grove & Bette Cossentine

COST: SUGGESTED DONATION


BERKELEY SENIOR COMPUTER LAB217 N. HIGH STREET • MARTINSBURG, WV 25404

FALL 2014All registrations for the following classes will be accepted by the receptionist at 304-263-8873. The Berkeley Senior Center hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are conducted in the Computer Lab on the lower level of the Center and space is limited to 9 students per class (5 for some). Tuition fees must accom-pany registration and all refund requests must be received 1 week prior to start of class. In the event a class is can-celled, full refunds will be issued. All computer instruction

is provided by VOLUNTEER Trainers.

INTRO TO COMPUTERS : BASIC MOUSE & KEYBOARDA fun self-paced class for those not proficient with the mouse or keyboard. This course is intended to familiar-ize students with the parts of a computer through guided activities. Students are welcome to bring their own computers. If students have more specific needs please consider the Mini Clinic. Tuition is $25.00 for those ages 60 and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. 2 Hour Class - VARI-OUS TRAINERS. THURSDAY October 23- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

MINI CLINIC - MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCEIndividual instruction for your computers, ipads, smart-phones, and tablets. Trainers will help with setting up devices, personalizing, security, malware, spyware, installing and uninstalling apps, internet browsing with Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox, email, texting, photo management on devices and more. Call to have a com-puter lab trainer set up a specific time just for you. Tuition is $25.00 for those 60 and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. 2 Hour Clinic - Various Trainers - 1ST AND 2ND Wednesday every month - 10 am to 12 pm

EMAIL BASICSStudents will learn how to read, write, reply, & forward email, and to keep and use a list of email contacts. It is emphasized that students be familiar with accessing the Internet and if not, should consider the Internet class. Tuition is $25.00 for those ages 60 and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. Instructor: Kathy Kerns. Thursday, Sep-tember 25 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

INTERNET EXPLORER 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 computer and have basic computer skills such as using the mouse and keyboard. Consider taking the intro class if you feel your mouse and keyboard skills need refreshing. Come join us to learn how to ex-plore the World Wide Web safely using Internet Explorer.Tuition is $25.00 for those ages 60 and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. Instructor: N. Triggs. Thursday, September 25 - 9 am - 12 pm

INTRO TO FACEBOOKIf you are using Facebook or want to try it out, join us for

some important information on setting up your account, getting the privacy settings right, finding your friends and pages to like, learning how to share with many folks or just one, upload and share photos. This is a fun informational class to help you feel comfortable and know what informa-tion you are sharing. Tuition is $35.00 for those ages 60 and over, $45.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. Instructor - K. Kerns. Tuesday, Sep-tember 30, 2014 - 9 am to 12 pm

WORD PROCESSING - BASIC This workshop will cover the basics of word processing. Learn how to create a document and save it in different formats. You will learn how to use the formatting features of a basic word processing program to format text, sen-tences and paragraphs. Additional topics such as how to insert creative/artistic elements such as tables, pictures, graphs, text boxes and WordArt into your document will also be covered. If using your own computer, please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get set up for the class and to load Open Office onto your computer if you do not already have it. A 1 hour bonus session covering the topics listed above and using Microsoft Word will follow the above session for those that wish to stay. Tuition is $35.00 for those 60 and over and $45.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. Instructor - B. Lowe. Monday September 22 - 9 am to 3 pm OR Monday October 6 - 9 am to 3 pm.

INTRO TO PHOTOSHOP - Getting started with Photo-shop ElementsThis class is for the NEW Photoshop Elements (PSE) user. A prior knowledge of PSE is not required but the student should be fairly proficient with the keyboard and mouse. Note: This class is recommended for anyone having little or no knowledge of the PhotoShop Elements program, but is thinking about taking the Intermediate PhotoShop Elements 9 class. The class will include infor-mation about the PSE workspace (menu bar, options bar, and toolbox); using guides, grids, and rulers; saving and exporting images; using layers; making color and tonal corrections, resizing, cropping and etc. Everything to get you started improving your photographs! Tuition is $25.00 for those age 60 and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. Instructor - M. Grubb. Wednesday September 24 - 1 to 3:30 pm

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9A more advanced course in Adobe Photoshop for those already familiar with the basics of the program with an em-phasis on cloning, imaging, resizing, layering, airbrushing, and cropping. Basic computer skills are a prerequisite to being successful in this class. Tuition is $40.00 for those ages 60 and over $50.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. 2 Day Class - Instruc-tor: G. Offerdahl. Wednesday, October 15 - 9:30 am to 3 pm AND Friday October 17 - 9:30 am to noon

WORD PROCESSING IIThis workshop will cover the more advanced word pro-cessing features such as mail merge set-up, form letters, mailing labels, creation of business cards, and using tem-plates. Individualized instruction based on topics of inter-est to the students will also be covered. Students should

have taken Word Processing I (listed above) or have a basic understanding of the topics covered in that class. If using your own computer, please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get set up for the class and to load Open Office onto your computer if you do not already have it. A 1 hour bonus session covering the topics listed above and using Microsoft Word will follow the above session for those that wish to stay. Tuition is $25.00 for those 60 and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County res-idents. Instructor: B. Lowe. Monday October 20 - 9 am to 12:30 pm

SPREADSHEETS Open Office Spreadsheet will be used to introduce spreadsheets to attendees. Attend-ees will enter and format data, format cells and sheets, create simple formulas, create absolute and relative formulas, and create graphs. If using your own computer, please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get set up for the class and to load Open Office onto your computer if you do not already have it. A 1 hour bonus session covering the topics listed above and using Microsoft Excel will follow the above session for those that wish to stay. Tuition is $35.00 for those 60 and over and $45.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. Instructor: B. Lowe. Monday November 3 - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (Bonus Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet session 1:30-2:30)

DATABASES Open Office Database will be used to introduce databases to attendees. Attendees will create and enter data into tables, create relationships between tables, create and use forms to enter data, create and run queries, and produce reports. The morning session will be using Microsoft Access and the afternoon session will use Open Office Database. If using your own computer, please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get set up for the class and to load Open Office onto your computer if you do not already have it. A 1 hour bonus ses-sion covering the topics listed above and using Microsoft Access will follow the above session for those that wish to stay. Tuition is $25.00 for those 60 and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County resi-dents. Instructor: B. Lowe. Monday November 17 9:30 am-3:00 pm (Bonus Microsoft Access data-base session 2:00-3:00)

Other classes may be added based on

request and staff availability. Contact

the Center at 304-263-8873 for

additional info.


October brings to mind crisp West Virginia apples and a bounty of fall vegetables from which to choose. While young people spend

the next few weeks planning their Halloween costumes, older folks prepare for the arrival of trick-or-treaters at the front door. The tradition of bobbing for apples used to go hand in hand with Halloween! Another major event occurring in October is National

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual health campaign organized to increase awareness of the disease.

The event also serves to raise funds for research into the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of breast cancer. This

month’s Food and Fitness will explore how apples can be both preventive medicine and a positive way to impact those who have

dealt with breast cancer.

No matter how you slice them, apples pack powerful health benefits for a variety of reasons. Best Health Magazine lists fifteen ways that apples support a healthy body. (http://www.besthealth-

mag.ca/eatwell/nutrition/15-healthbenefits-of-eating-apples)

For starters, eating the apple, peelings and all, will stimulate production of saliva in the mouth. Saliva reduces tooth decay by lowering bacteria in the mouth. Consider, also, eating apples as

preventive medicine.

Researchers at Cornell University have identified compounds called “triterpenoids” in the apple peel that prevents growth of

cancer cells in the liver, colon, and breast.

In another related study, scientists found that extracts from whole apples reduced the number and size of mammary tumors in rats.

Since The National Cancer Institute recommends a high fiber, low-fat diet to reduce the risk of many cancers, apples make good

sense for everyone! Other health benefits of apples are obvious and not so obvious. There is much truth to the old adage, “An apple a

day keeps the doctor away.” Apples have long been associated with digestive regularity. Fiber can either pull water out of your colon and keep things moving along in your digestive track, or absorb excess water to slow you down if you have the opposite problem. There are at least two reasons why you can also have a healthier

heart by including apples in your diet:

The soluble fiber found in apples binds with bile acids in the gut. New bile acids must be formed from cholesterol in the blood, thus

lowering blood cholesterol levels. Research has linked a high intake

of soluble fiber with a slower build-up of plaque in the arteries. We know that too much plaque on the walls of the arteries reduces blood flow to the heart. Consequently, consumption of high-fiber fruits like apples, as well as all fruits and vegetablesm should help to reduce risk of coronary artery disease. Most of the benefits of apples in preventing cancer are also gained by eating a variety of all fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. There is no single

“best” vegetable or fruit.

Each brings its own special cancer-fighting nutrients to the table. In fact, for those who have already received a diagnosis of cancer,

a diet rich in a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables can offer patients a way to be proactive about their health.

When you’re being treated for cancer, it’s important to avoid extreme diets that may leave you short on key nutrients. Instead,

focus on eating a balanced diet.

• Drink only 100% fruit or vegetable juices-pasteurized. Make sure they are pasteurized because you may be more susceptible to

bacteria while you’re receiving cancer treatment.

• Fill at least half of your plate with vegetables and fruits. Why not add a simple side salad? A few times a week, choose meatless meals

such as beans, vegetarian lasagna or vegetable stir-fry.

• Snack on carrot sticks, sweet pepper slices, and fresh or dried fruits.

If the crunchiness of a fresh apple is hard on your dentures you can peel and slice for easier eating.

Or you might try getting the benefits of apples in other ways. You can puree, “drink”, or bake apples!

Fruit juice and smoothie recipes abound, but one can also cut calories and carbohydrate from the traditional high carbohydrate

juice drinks, while still reaping the benefits of apples.

One more way to enjoy apples is to make your own bran muffins and include fresh apples in the recipe. Finally, if you choose to bake the apples, be sure to eat the peelings for added nutrition.

Source: WV Bureau of Senior Services

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Enjoyment for all!Diana Ropelewski, Norborne Garden Club of Berkeley County,

freshens up the flower beds at BSS, assisted by volunteer Bruce Waldron.

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