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Northern Wake & Eastern Wake Senior Centers

The Voice 02-26-2021

Northern Wake Senior Center Eastern Wake Senior Center 919-554-4111 919-365-4248 [email protected] [email protected]

SR. CENTER HIGHLIGHTS: NEW

Live on Facebook Visit Northern and Eastern Wake Facebook page. Monday Message and Wednesday Whereabouts. Mondays and Wednesdays will be filled with celebrity visitors from our local communities in an effort to engage small businesses, and civic associations with the senior centers. These Live Updates will be fol-lowed up with educational programs relative to the live update topics in weeks to come.

Don’t Miss: Monday Message Live: 3:30pm Mar. 3, 2021 Host: Braxton Honeycutt

Guest: Jay Brittingham, owner Kanine Solutions of Central NC, in Zebulon NC.

Jay acknowledges the role pets play in falls especially among the aging population. As a trainer, he has taught animals and their owners how to avoid falls and how to select the right pet as you age. He will be giving a live demonstration with a dog you may know. Don’t miss Max and Jay in action.

Kanine Solutions of Central NC Zebulon NC

Phone # 919-412-5788

February is National Cancer Pre-vention Month. Sara Mansfield, M.S., a certified cancer exercise trainer at Mayo Clinic Healthy Liv-ing Program, states, “physical ac-tivity can help people before, dur-ing and after cancer treatment. “

With that said we would like for you to join us in the national chal-lenge doing 25 push-ups a day. This challenge begins March 1st and last for the entire month. As a senior community, we can make a difference together. We can do it!

On Monday March 1, 2021 you will receive a flyer from us with a calendar, links to gain a greater understanding of the proper way to do varieties of pushups, and the address to donate to the American Cancer Society in North Carolina.

The week of April 1st we would ask you to email or send in a pho-to of yourself doing a push up and your 25 a day push up calendar illustrating that you met the daily challenge in March. There will be a drawing and prizes.

There is not one of us who has not been touched by this disease. We hope you will take the Challenge!

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SR. CENTER FEATURED PROGRAMS:


RFS E-LEARNING CLASSES FOR MARCH:

4 FINANCIAL & LEGAL WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL E-LEARNING March 10th, 2021

(1) 10:00AM—11:00AM PLANNING FOR PROBATE: Presented by Tom McCuiston, McCuiston Law Offices, PLLC. What do you do when your spouse or loved one has passed away? On top of the grief from your loss, you must now spend countless years go-ing through "probate?". Fortunately, the probate process can be done efficiently and quickly, and often times probate is not even necessary. This presentation will explain how to plan for probate and the basics of going through probate. (2) 11:30 PM—12:30 PM SOCIAL SECURITY MAXIMIZATION: Presented by Mark Courtemanche, Pinnacle Retirement Solutions Uncover how to maximize your Social Security benefits and increase your retirement income. Learn how Social Security benefits are calculat-ed and when is the best time to apply for benefits. Coordinate benefits with your spouse and see how current employment will affect benefits in the future. (3) 1:00PM—2:00 PM GOVERNMENT BENEFITS AND LONG TERM CARE Presented by Kevin Huston, Huston Law Firm, PLLC Can I get government assistance with my Long Term Care? The cost of Long Term Care is staggering, from In-home Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care to Skilled Nursing Care, monthly costs often exceed $10,000 per month. In this presentation, we review the various programs and outline the requirements for a family to qualify. We will primarily re-view Veteran's Aid and Attendance, Special Assistance for Assisted Liv-ing and Medicaid for Skilled Nursing. (4) 2:30PM—3:30PM THE BASICS OF MEDICARE Presented by Susan McGuire, SHIIP Coordinator, Resources for Seniors The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a division of the NC Department of Insurance that offers free, objective information about, Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare prescription drug plans, and Medicare fraud and abuse. This seminar will provide a quick explanation of Medicare and its programs.

You can choose to attend one or more of the workshops. Use the Zoom link below to register. Please enter a few minutes before the session is scheduled to start. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcu2opzsrGdJN33bOwW63zw2a2xGVwg7Z

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SR. CENTER FEATURED PROGRAMS CONT:


Weekly Bible Study: Presented by Jason Burgess, Senior Plan Advisors. Every week on Wednesday at 11AM until Mar 24, 2021 Call the senior center 919-554-4111 to sign up. To join Zoom Meeting: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/731f6c37/R2HErkkrpkiedRnxPvyP5A?u=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85855645789?pwd=NTR6ai9HU2hEVmFjcmtId25jVkRXZz09 Meeting ID: 858 5564 5789, Passcode: 385365

Bill of Rights/Freedom of Religion: Taught by RoseMarie Betuker. Gain a greater understanding of the Bill of Rights. The class will cover the background, history and foundation of the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution. Day/Time: Friday 10-11:30AM Dates March 5th Call the Senior Center 919-554-4111 to sign up.

NEW Bill of Rights/Freedom of Expression: Taught by RoseMarie Betuker. Class description to follow in next newsletter. Day/Time: Friday 10-11:30AM Dates: March 26th and April 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Call the Senior Center 919-554-4111 to sign up.

SR. CENTER CLASSES NEW Walk With Ease Is Back OUTDOORS: We are so excited to re-introduce this class at Joyner Park. It will be led by Linda Thomas and Carolyn Zahnow. Day/Time: Starting March 15th, 9:00-10:30, MWF. This is a Evidence Based Class and requires pre paperwork and a willingness to make it to 16 of the 18 classes plus paperwork day. Register at 919-554-4111 for your waiver and paperwork.

NEW Walk With Ease Is Back Virtually/Outdoor Combina-tion: Led by Rosetta Mock. Day/Time: Starting March 15th, 8:30-10:00, MWF. This is a Evidence Based Class and requires pre paperwork and a willingness to make it to 16 of the 18 classes plus paperwork day. Register at 919-365-4248 for your waiver, paperwork and to receive the class link.

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SR. CENTER VIRTUAL CLASSES:


Pastel Class: Taught by Gaylord Picard Day/Time: Thursday from 10AM-12PM Call the senior center 919-554-4111 to register and receive supply list.

WEEKLY: Game Time With Aetna - PURPLE IS WHERE IT’S AT. Perfect for group interaction at Independent and Assisted liv-ing facilities as well as those at home. Every week there will be something different. If you like Trivia, Pass-word, Name that Tune, and games from the 50’s, and 60’s you don’t want to miss this. Enjoyment for those who want to compete or not. Prizes and fun! Next week (3/3) will be Name that Tune from the 70’s. Every Wednesday from 1:30-2:30PM Next Session: March 3rd. Call 919-554-4111 to register and receive link.

Genealogy: Lead by Mike Hardee Every other Monday at 2PM. Next class: March 1st. New members welcome, call in to register for link to Zoom.

NEW Jewelry Class: Taught by Rosetta Mock. Day/Time: Tuesday from 11:30-1:00PM Date: Beginning March 2nd The project will be a cross bracelet. Please call the Eastern Wake Senior Center 919-365-4248 to register,

SR. CENTER VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES: Second Chair Yoga Class added: Taught by Laura Wilson. Day/Time: Wednesday at 10:30AM Class limit of 20. Still have a few spaces left. Register at 919-554-4111 for your waiver and receive the class link.

Second Aerobics Class added: Taught by Laura Wilson Days/Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00 PM Register at 919-554-4111 for your waiver and receive the class link.

Second Virtual Line Dancing Class Added: Taught by Cyndi Hadden Day/Time: Tuesday at 12:00PM Register at 919-554-4111 for your waiver and receive the class link.

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SR. CENTER VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES CONT: Barre Class: Taught by Jennie Griggs and Linda Thomas If you have a little space in your home, chair or counter that you can hold on to you can take this class. Barre was created by Lotte Berk, a ballerina in 1959. Barre workouts are focused on improving core strength, developing the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder and hip gir-dles as well as enhancing balance and overall flexibility. It is a non-impact class often recommended by physicians for the aging popula-tion. Day/Time: Tuesday from 11AM-11:45AM Call the senior center 919-554-4111 to register.

SR. CENTER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS:

Heartland Virtual Support Group: • 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (1-2pm) Grief Support Group • 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month (1-2pm) Caregiver Support Grp. Contact Kristin Lassiter of Heartland Hospice to register : [email protected] or 919-877-9959.

Northern Wake Parkinson’s Support Group: These infor-mational and educational support group meetings are for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. Mark your calendars for: Wednesday March 17th, 1-2:30PM, Topic: “Getting the Care You Need …. Parkinson’s Disease While in the Hospital” presented by Diane Russell, Volunteer, Aware in Care Ambassador, Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter. • Monthly meetings currently held via Zoom or another platform. • 1st Wednesday of the month from 1:00-2:30pm. • Dates and times of programs may vary. • Program followed by Q & A.

Thank you

For sponsoring Linda Thomas’ Beginner’s Knock-Out Class Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10AM.

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DO YOU WANT:

SR. CENTER DID YOU KNOW: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment ends March 31 Did you know that if you’re unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C), you have options? Each year, there’s a Medicare Open Enrollment Period from January 1 – March 31. During this time, if you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan and want to change your health plan, you can do one of these: • Switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan with or without drug

coverage • Go back to Original Medicare and, if needed, also join a Part D Med-

icare Drug Plan. If you switch Medicare Advantage Plans or go back to Original Medicare with or without a Medicare drug plan, your new coverage will start the first day of the month after your new plan gets your request for cover-age. Keep in mind, if you go back to Original Medicare now, you may not be able to buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy. The Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov can help you find, compare, and enroll in a new Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare drug plan in your area. Or, you can contact Northern Wake Senior Center at 919-554-4111, Heather Arcuri at 984-232-4523, or Susan McGuire at 984-232-4215 for a virtual or telephone SHIIP appointment.

FREE EXERCISE BOOK: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is offering free exercise books for seniors (digital download or 25 cop-ies per person/org.

NIA’s new exercise book will help you learn about the many types and benefits of exercise and physical activity. Whether you’re just starting out, getting back to exercising after a break, or are fit enough to run a three-mile race, this book is for everyone, including those who live with a disability or chronic health concern.

The book will help you learn about: • Types of exercise and benefits of physical activity • How to get started • Ways to reduce your health risks by doing activities safely • How to stay on track Visit NIA’s website to download, print, or order the new exercise book.

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NEW SR. CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT:

CONFERENCE CALL FOR THE VOICE: For everyone who has signed up to volunteer at the NWSC, and any-one who is still thinking about it, please join us at our first volunteer meeting. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11 am. This will be a Conference call meeting, and does not require a computer, just a telephone. We are calling the new volunteer group The VOICE. Everyone on this committee will help to represent all the members of the Northern Wake Senior Center. Please join us with any ideas and suggestions you may have. The call-in information is 1-425-436-6384. Password is 2481444#

Please Share We would like to encourage each of you to like us on our Facebook page and share it with your friends. Everyday we host a live update filled with information. That live update transfers to our Facebook page. Thank you for passing it forward.

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Remember Follow the Northern Wake and Eastern Wake Senior Centers daily on Facebook: Like us and share. New posts and live-updates M-F: https://www.facebook.com/RFSSeniorCenters

Watch Northern and Eastern Wake’s YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUa03PH6f5ye7j0KXO81Lw

NEW Facebook Page combines Northern and Eastern Wake Senior Centers into one Facebook Page. Also, please check out our Youtube class by Braxton Honeywell Face-book Class 1: “How to help us grow our following on Facebook, by liking and sharing our posts and how to do it. “ https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2Xx0FZdIGhlvgIt03Ni7HWFYzLK61qKenNRGvo1KhOIuop9CZVfeCCEHs&v=9-R98nf-Zhw&feature=youtu.be

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State of North Carolina Open Event: Hosted by AARP North Carolina. “Preventing Tax and Vaccine Scams” with Attorney General Josh Stein and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall” Learn more about spotting, avoiding and preventing scams related to tax-es, COVID-19 vaccines and more. You'll have a chance to ask your questions live. No registration needed and open to everyone. Facebook Live Monday, March 1, 2021 10am Go here at the time of the event. https://www.facebook.com/events/772478973391115

COMMUNITY FEATURED EVENTS: COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR WAKE COUNTY SENIORS: Am I eligible to get the vaccine? In North Carolina, the following 3 groups of people are currently eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccine: Group 1: Health care workers and long-term care staff and residents. Group 2: People 65 years of age and older. Group 3 (starting 2/24/2021): Frontline workers, starting with childcare providers and PreK-12 teachers

Where can I sign up to get a vaccine? Supplies are very limited. In most cases you will be signing up on a waiting list, to be contacted when supplies are next available. Expect long wait times when calling.

Wake County Public Health: To sign up via phone: Call 919-250-1515 (24/7). To sign up online: Go to https://covid19.wakegov.com/vaccine/ and click “Use the online form.”

UNC Healthcare: (for UNC Health patients and the general public) You do not need to be a current UNC Healthcare patient to receive a vaccine through UNC. Call or go online to schedule an appointment as available; there is no waitlist option). (pay special attention to the city/location as many locations may not be close to Wake County). To sign up via phone: Call 984-215-5485 (8am-5pm, Mon.-Fri) To sign up online: Go to www.unchealthcare.org/coronavirus/vaccines/phase-1b-covid-19-vaccine.

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COMMUNITY FEATURED EVENTS CONT:

Duke Health: (for Duke Health patients and the general public) You do not need to be a current Duke Health patient to receive a vaccine through Duke Health. Sign up on a waiting list via phone or online. After you sign up, you will be contacted to schedule a vaccine appointment as doses become available. To sign up via phone: Call 919-385-0429, and press 2 (8am-8pm, (7 days/wk) To sign up online: Go to https://www.dukehealth.org/covid-19-update/join-waiting-list If you are a Duke Health patient: Use your Duke MyChart tool to sched-ule a vaccine appointment. If you do not have a Duke MyChart account you can register for one at www.dukemychart.org/ home/signup (or call)

WakeMed: (for WakeMed Primary Care patients ONLY) WakeMed Primary Care is reaching out to current patients (by MyChart or by phone) when they are eligible to make a vaccine appointment. At this time WakeMed vaccination appointments are not open to the gen-eral public. Current patients can check their WakeMed MyChart tool for messages about scheduling or call 919-350-1066 with questions. If you do not have a WakeMed MyChart account you can register for one at mychart.wakemed.org/MyChart-PRD/signup.

Walgreens: (for everyone) Everyone can sign up through Walgreens. This option is registering for an appointment as available; there is no waitlist option. Appointments will become available at select Walgreens pharmacies nationwide (300 locations in North Carolina); pay close attention to locations when signing up, as many may not be close to Wake County. Sign-up is online only: Go to walgreens.com/schedule vaccine. You must have a Walgreens account to sign up (if you do not, you will be prompted to create one; it’s free and easy).

NeighborHealth: (for everyone) NeighborHealth is a medical practice in Raleigh offering a sign-up for the vaccine at one specific location: The Summit Church (Blue Ridge Cam-pus), 3249 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612. Sign-up is online only: Go to neighborhealthcenter.org/ vaccine-signup.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Wake County Seniors Continued

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COMMUNITY FEATURED EVENTS CONT:


Free COVID Testing: Wake County is now conducting drive-thru COVID-19 testing at specified locations throughout the county. This free service provides an easy and efficient way for residents to learn if they have the virus. For a listing of testing locations within Wake Coun-ty see this link : https://link.edgepilot.com/s/3d6301f9/BYq5YkhFSk2PdB_cUkDJeA?u=https://covid19.wakegov.com/testing/

Give Sudoku a try: How to Play Use Numbers 1-9; Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square. Does it sound complicated?

BRAIN EXERCISE FOR THE DAY:

Answer:

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NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE


Monday

Mar 1

Tuesday

Mar 2

Wednesday

Mar 3

Thursday

Mar 4

Friday

Mar 5 8:00 Yang 24 Form Tai

Chi 8:00 Yang 24 Form

Tai Chi

8:30 Walk w/Ease-EB 8:30 Yoga with Laura



9:30 Mtn Dulcimer Beginner

9:00 Beginners Knock-Out

9:00 Beginners Knock-Out

9:30 Aerobics w/Laura 9:30 Watercolor w/Gaylord

9:30 Aerobics w/Laura 9:30 Aerobics w/Laura

10:00 Tai Chi II-EB 10:00 Tone & Sculpt

10:00 Tai Chi II-EB 10:00 Tone & Sculpt 10-12 Pastel Art Class

10-11:30 Bill of Rights/Freedom of Religion-Last Session

10:30 Chair Yoga w/Laura

11:00 Drawing w/Gaylord

11:00 Barre Class 11:00 Bible Study 11:00 The VOICE Con-ference Call

11:00 Virtual Line Dance w/Cindy

11:30 Zumba Gold 11:30-1:00 Jewelry Making

11:30 Zumba Gold 11:30 Zumba Gold

12:00 Virtual Line Dancing w/Cindy

1-3 Acrylics 1:00 Tai Chi I-EB

1:30-2:30 Game Time with Aetna

1:00 Tai Chi I-EB

2:00 Genealogy 2:00 Book Club

3:00 Aerobics w/Laura 3:00 Aerobics w/Laura

3:30 Chair Yoga w/Marty 3:30 Live update on Facebook featuring Braxton Honeycutt with Jay Brittingham

3:30 Live update on Facebook




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