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BIG SPRING NEWS

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November 2019 October 2019 THE BIG SPRING SENIOR CENTER OFFERS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:

Zumba Gold—every Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian

Church. The cost is $2.00-a-class for those 60+/$5.00-a-class for those 50 to 59. Zumba Gold is

a low-intensity version of the Latin dance-inspired fitness class aimed at a more mature

audience. Research at Minot State University in North Dakota has indicated that Zumba not

only has an effect on physical fitness, but also on cognitive (mental) function. Just walk in.

Stretching—We stretch, using a video, at the Big Spring Senior Center. It is free for those

who are members/$5.00 for non-members or those 50 to 59. Please check the activity calendar

for dates and times; although it is usually on a Friday at 12:00 p.m. Just walk in.

T’ai Chi for Arthritis— Held on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian

Church. T’ai Chi helps your balance; it’s a good fall preventer. Cost is $5 donation per class.

To register, call 717-776-4478. Please note calendar for schedule.

Yoga—Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The class is held at Big Spring Presbyterian

Church, 25 South Corporation Street, Newville. Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines

stretching exercises, controlled breathing and relaxation. Yoga can help reduce stress, lower

blood pressure and improve heart function (from the Mayo Clinic website). The cost of a 10

week-session is $65/$55, if you are a member of the Senior Center. Registration and payment

are due before the classes start. Participants can opt into a session at any time and payment

will be pro-rated based on the number of remaining classes in the session.

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Free Income Tax Preparation by AARP Tax Aides: It’s THAT time of year again—TAX

Time!!!! Don’t PANIC! AARP volunteers will prepare senior citizens’ income taxes without

charge at the Big Spring Senior Center, 91 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, every Friday from

February 7th to April 3rd. Appointments must be made and are held only on Fridays.

The Center is handling the scheduling. We will start accepting appointments AFTER January

1st. DON’T wait to make your appointment. Spots fill up FAST! Make your appointment

soon!!! Call 717-776-4478 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The volunteers have recently

completed training to keep current. Please note that donations are accepted to cover

the cost of utilities, etc. that the Senior Center incurs.

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PRIME TIME HEALTH OFFERINGS

Memberships $150.00

Food Sales $191.75

Art Time $16.00

Apple Dumplings $760.50

Yard Sale $20.00

Cards $3.71

T-Shirts $10.00

Crafts $4.10

Cohick & Associates (Art Class Grant) $850.00

Big Spring Heights Church of God $50.00

American Legion $500.00

TOTAL $2,556.06

Memberships $175.00

Food Sales $88.00

Art Time $14.00

Tote Bag $12.00

Cookbooks $15.00

Apple Dumplings $25.50

Community Aid $136.00

Medicare Counseling $20.00

North Newton Township $2,000.00

Total $2,485.50

Congregate Meals: The Monday through Friday

Congregate Meals are a very important service

provided by your Senior Center and the Office of

Aging and Community Services. Meals must be

ordered by noon one business day in advance. So,

if you call in the morning of your scheduled meal to

cancel due to a non-medical issue or you do not

show, you are responsible for the full purchase of

your ordered meal which is $4.44. Failure to con-

tact us that you are not coming results in a meal

that can not be served and puts the staff in a di-

lemma trying to get someone to eat the ordered

meal. Lastly, review your order with staff the week

before to confirm that your order is recorded for the

following week.

Cinema Friday Movie, Root Beer Floats

& Popcorn

Come out and join your friends at the Big Spring

Senior Center and watch a blockbuster movie on

January 24th and February 21st from 1 p.m. to 3

p.m. We are asking for a $2 donation to cover the

cost of the floats and popcorn.

Wii Bowling:

Check out Wii Bowling Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.

This game is limited to four players, so signups

are necessary.

The Thrill of Las Vegas comes to the Big Spring Senior Center

Bob Ballard has a new and thrilling game that he is introducing at the Senior Center.

It’s called “Las Vegas” and is fun and competitive.

No cash will be exchanged; just laughs and giggles.

This game will be played at the Senior Center beginning at 12:45 p.m.

the first Friday of the month.

Mark your calendars for January 3rd and February 7th and join Bob.

mailto:[email protected]

Special Programs

Water Color Painting Opportunity: Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Center. Do you have an interest in

water coloring? It takes space, inspiration and motivation, and we can help. Join our friendly group of

painters with our new instructor, Kathleen Schungel, a retired art teacher of Cumberland Valley School

District and a Big Spring resident. The cost is $1/week to the Big Spring Senior Center and $5/week to

the instructor.

Crafts: Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Center. We could use your help, hands and ideas. Come and

make beaded jewelry, seasonal and everyday crafts, as well as new friends. Just walk in.

Bible Study: Every Wednesday in January and February at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Molly Haggerty of

the Big Spring Lutheran and Zion Lutheran Churches of Newville will provide the study. The theme for

January is Relationships: God Breaks into the Breakups, and for February: What’s Love Got to Do

With It? A list of the texts and dates to read them is available at the Senior Center.

Games at the Center: Lots of opportunities to play cards and games can be found at the Senior Cen-

ter. On Thursday at 9:30 a.m., we play 500 with a dedicated group of card players, and we are always

looking for new players. Come play Corn Hole, Shuffleboard, Ladder Ball and board games on Thurs-

day at 12:30 p.m. Bob Ballard or Bill & Linda Sweigart are our leaders. Don’t ever consider playing

games as frivolous; studies show that it stimulates your brain, which helps counter the aging process.

Game Night is Tuesday, January 28th and February 25th beginning at 6 p.m.

Mind Matters:—A Distinctive Approach to Learning: WITF, Central Pennsylvania’s affiliate for

PBS and NPR, is offering an exciting initiative for Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Senior

Community Centers and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) by providing highly-

engaging educational programming. The project, called Mind Matters, delivers a monthly series of

intellectually stimulating lectures by knowledgeable presenters on topics of most interest to older

adults. Our Senior Center is offering on Wednesday, January 15th at 9:30 a.m.: Weather Wise:

Prepare and Be Safe—Jeff Jumper is the state meteorologist for the Pennsylvania Emergen-

cy Management Agency. Since 2015, Jeff has worked to better prepare the Agency and its

stakeholders for weather hazards through forecasts, outreach, partnerships, and training.

Previously, Jeff spent nearly a decade as a broadcast meteorologist in Pennsylvania, Ala-

bama, and Louisiana. Winter weather provides challenges for all Pennsylvanians, but as

we age it can get tougher to deal with what Mother Nature has to offer during the cold sea-

son. This MindMatters will cover some of Pennsylvania’s winter weather hazards and pro-

vide some preparedness and safety tips to help you through the winter.

Wednesday, February 19th at 9:30 a.m.: Famous Pennsylvania Politicians of the 20th Centu-

ry— In the 20th century, many Pennsylvania politicians gained national recognition. Gifford

Pinchot was the first Chief of the United States Forest Service, and his wife, Cornelia, was a

three-time candidate for U.S. Congress; Governor Bill Scranton served as United States Am-

bassador to the United Nations, and his mother, Marion Margery Scranton, played key roles

in national Republican Party politics; Governor Robert P. Casey became nationally known

for his pro-life view; and, Governor Tom Ridge became the first United States Secretary of

Homeland Security. Dr. Wolensky will explore the biographies of these and other well-known

20th century Pennsylvania politicians. Dr. Ken Wolensky is a published writer and histori-

an. He is President of The Pennsylvania Historical Association.

Call the Senior Center at 717-776-4478, check our website www.bigspringseniorcenter.weebly.com or our

Facebook page for upcoming events & trips. We want your suggestions on what you want to do & where

BIG SPRING NEWS

Special Programs

Creative Aging Art Classes: Monday mornings from 9:30—11:00 a.m. until March 9th. Stu-

dents will be introduced to different facets of Intuitive Art Exploration and experience art-making

using pastels, graphite, charcoal, and acrylic paint; taught by Cheryl Kugler, a creative aging teach-

ing artist. No prior experience necessary. Drop-ins are welcome. Classes are funded in part by

Cohick and Associates.

Blood Pressure Check: Anna Failor, a retired nurse, is volunteering her time on Wednesday,

January 29th and Wednesday, February 26th from 12:15-1 p.m., to help you keep track of this

important health indicator.

Central PA Hearing Aid Solutions: On Tuesday, January 14th and Tuesday, February

11th from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m., a representative of the Central PA Hearing Aid Solutions contin-

ues to offer complementary hearing-aid cleaning service and education. Other services offered are

hearing health and hearing-aid education, tinnitus education, dome changes, sports-lock changes,

wax-guard changes, and a free set of batteries. Any brand can be cleaned, serviced and tested no

matter where they were purchased. Drop-ins are welcome!

Walking Together : A community for caregivers of those with memory impairment: This

program is jointly sponsored by the Big Spring Senor Center, the First United Presbyterian Church

and Green Ridge Village, all of Newville, PA. It looks to offer education and information to support

people who are dealing with a loved one’s memory issues on a daily basis. These programs are open

to the public and include a time of connecting with others in similar circumstances over refresh-

ments. To that end, on Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 pm, Eden Yahner, BSW, the social worker at

Green Ridge Village, will address caregiver burnout. And on Thursday, February 13, time to be

determined, the Walking Together Committee will offer a free Valentine’s Day Dinner for caregiv-

ers and their loved ones. For more info call (717)776-4478.

Tea ad Talk: Every Wednesday at 9:30 am Discuss a different topic each Wednesday, enhanced

by a warm beverage.

January 8th: The Warm Line is a non-crisis telephone service that provides listening and problem

solving support. If you have something to share, we provide someone who cares.

January 15th: MindMatters—Weather Wise: Prepare and Be Safe

January 22nd: Strength & Movement Speaker

January 29th: National Kazoo Day

February 5th: American Heart Month—Wear Red

February 12th: Valentines Past & Present

February 19th: MindMatters— Famous Pennsylvania Politicians of the 20th Century

February 26th: Libby Hartsock, Community Programs Specialist with Geisinger Health Plan to

learn how to Dress for Winter. She will share tips on how to layer your clothes for both indoors and

outdoors for the upcoming cold weather.

Opportunities for Great Food

On Friday, January 3rd at 8:30 a.m., we will be holding the Men’s Breakfast, and on Friday,

February 21st at 8:30 a.m., we will be having the Ladies’ Breakfast. Come and enjoy a hot,

homemade breakfast made by staff and volunteers of the Senior Center. The cost is $5.00.

On Thursday, January 16th, the Lunch Bunch will be going to Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 350 No-

ble Boulevard, Carlisle, and on Thursday, February 20th the Lunch Bunch, will be going to

Aya Steakhouse (Giant Plaza), 235 South Spring Garden Street, Carlisle. The carpool from the

Senior Center leaves at 11:00 a.m.

Valentine’s Day Pot Luck Luncheon—On Thursday, February 13th, the Big Spring Senior

Center invites all those 50 and better to attend its Valentine’s Day Pot Luck Luncheon at 11:30

a.m. Please bring your favorite dish to share; place settings and drinks will be provided by the

Senior Center. Sign up no later than Wednesday, February 12th. Entertainment will be provided.

Paste Insert New Year’s Resolution—Healthier Days here

BIG SPRING NEWS

Van Trips

Because of the winter weather in Central Pennsylvania, it is very difficult to

plan trips. So, if there is some event in the area that you would like to go to,

please see Cathy or Rausa and we will se if we can make it happen.

January 4th through 11th is the Pennsylvania Farm Show—If interested see Cathy and we will

pick a day to go. We will be leaving from the Senior Center at 8:00 a.m. for Harrisburg. Admission

is free and transportation is $10 round trip (travel & parking). This will be a day on your own to ex-

plore the Farm Show activities and food vendors. We will leave the Farm Show by 3 p.m. This trip

does require a substantial amount of walking. See Cathy if you are interested and want to learn more

about the programs that are scheduled throughout the week. We will not go if there is any threat of

bad weather.

January 14th Wii Bowling Tournament at Carlisle Senior Action Center: We will be leaving at

9:00 a.m. We will need 4 players to sign up for competition. Also, we would love to have a cheerlead-

er group to cheer on our team. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. $2 for lunch is the

recommended donation for the congregate meal. Sign up no later than Friday, January 10th. Snow

date is January 28th. LET’S BRING THE TROPHY BACK TO BIG SPRING SENIOR CENTER!

February 20th Enola Fun Day: We will leaving at 8:45 a.m. for a day of hand and foot, pinochle,

Rummikub, Wii Bowling, Shuffleboard, and Corn Hole. ALL gamers are welcome. $5 for lunch: Piz-

za, Salad, Drinks and Desert. Sign up no later than Friday, February 14th. Snow Date: February

27th.

Trip Payment Policy

A 50% deposit of the cost of the trip is due when you sign up; when you put your name on the

list.

Payment in full is due two weeks before the date of the trip.

If you must cancel, please get someone to go in your place; your deposit will not be returned.

If we cancel the trip, you will be entirely reimbursed.

Cathy Graver

Executive Director

BIG SPRING NEWS

January/February 2020 The Big Spring Senior Center

91 Doubling Gap Road, Suite 1

Newville, PA 17241

717-776-4478

www.bigspringseniorcenter.weebly.com

www.facebook.com/bigspringseniorcenter

[email protected]

Disclaimer - If you do not wish to receive any further communications from the Big Spring Senior Center concerning

requests for donations or other fundraising activities, please notify Cathy Graver by mail at the Big Spring Senior Center,

91 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, PA 17241.

Rausa Roscinski

Center Assistant

Out with the Old & In with the New

As much as we look forward to the joy of the

holiday season, it becomes overwhelming with

feelings of pressure, disappointment, or unhappiness. Now that

we have entered into a new year we can:

Take Action— Don’t sit and mope or isolate yourself. Call someone

and go out or invite a friend in to see you. Don’t wait for others to meet

your needs. Reach out when you feel like brooding. Try to contact

someone with whom you have lost touch...it may make his or her day! Call

the Elder Helpline listed in your phone book, your church, synagogue or senior

center to find out resources if you are unable to leave your home or need help in

connecting with others.

Inform Others of Your Needs & Desires—No one can read your mind. Inform others

of your preferences, needs, and desires. Asking for and accepting help can relieve you of a

heavy burden.

Focus on the Positive—Emphasize what is good, not what is missing. Reflect on the

good things that have happened in you life.

Get Some Exercise—Exercise raises your energy levels and helps fight off depression. If

you exercise (weather permitting), natural sunlight will give you a boost.

Don’t Be Afraid to Try Something New or Different— Experiment with new recipes,

sign-up for an interesting course, join a club, or attend a craft project.

Enjoy Activities that are Free— Go window-shopping without buying anything, attend

local school concerts and plays, visit your local senior center for programming

opportunities.

Be Realistic— You cannot feel happy, grateful and joyful throughout every moment

of the year. It is not natural. What is natural is the ebb and flow of feelings from one

moment to the next. Do not be paralyzed by those inevitable moments of sadness,

fatigue or anxiety or let them throw you off course. Just take these feelings along

with you for the ride like you are carrying a bag of groceries, and remember,

you have a choice to put down your bag!

Congrats to our Project

Search Intern

Sam Keller

on his 300 perfect score

on December 10th

at the

Big Spring Senior Cen-

1 2 8:30 am Zumba Gold

9:30 am Play 500/Games

11:30 am Lunch

12:30 pm Games with Bob

3 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast

9 am Chinese Checkers

11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

12:45 pm “Las Vegas”

4


9:30 am Creative Aging Art

Program

12 noon Lunch

2 pm Water Color Class

7 9 am Crafts

9 am T’ai Chi for Arthritis

11:30 am Lunch

12:30 pm Wii Bowling

8 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 Tea and Talk: The Warm

Line

11:30 am Lunch

1 pm Bible Study

9 8:30 am Zumba Gold


11:30 am Lunch

12:30 pm Games with Bob 6:30 pm Walking Together

Program on Caregiver Burn-

out

10 9 am Chinese Checkers

11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

Deadline for Wii Bowling

Tournament

11



Program

12 noon Lunch


14 9 am Crafts 9

am T’ai Chi for Arthritis

9 a.m. Leave for Carlisle

9:30 am Wii Bowling Tourna-

ment at Carlisle Senior Center

11:30 am Lunch


1-3 pm Central PA Hearing

15 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 am Tea and Talk:

Mind Matters Weather

Wise: Prepare & Be Safe

11:30 am Lunch

1 pm Bible Study



11:00 am Lunch Bunch

Carpools to Applebee’s,

Carlisle

11:30 am Lunch



11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

18

19 20 21 9 am Crafts


11:30 am Lunch


6:30 pm Board of Directors

Meeting

22 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 am Tea and Talk:

Strength and Movement

Speaker

11:30 am Lunch

1 pm Bible Study

1:30 pm Trip Committee

2:30 pm Advisory Council



11:30 am Lunch



11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching 1

pm Cinema Friday

25



Program

12 noon Lunch


28 9 am Crafts


9:30 amWii Bowling Tourna-

ment Snow Date

11:30 am Lunch


6:00 pm Game Night

29 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 am Tea and Talk: Na-

tional Kazoo Day

11:30 am Lunch

12:15– 1 pm Blood

Pressure Check

1 pm Bible Study



11:30 am Lunch



11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

The Center is Closed.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 National Wear

Red Day



Program

12 noon Lunch


4 9 am Crafts


11:30 am Lunch


5 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 Tea and Talk: American

Heart Month—Wear Red

11:30 am Lunch

1 pm Bible Study



11:30 am Lunch


7 9 am to 3 pm AARP Tax

Preparation by appointment


11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

12:45 pm “Las Vegas”

8



Program

12 noon Lunch


11 9 am Crafts


11:30 am Lunch


1-3 pm Central PA Hearing

Aid Solutions

12 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 Tea and Talk: Valen-

tines Past & Present

11:30 am Lunch

1 pm Bible Study

Deadline for Pot Luck



11:30 am Valentine’sDay

Pot Luck Luncheon

12:30 am Games with Bob Walking Together Valentine’s

Day Dinner for Caregivers &

Loved Ones—TBA


Preparation by appoint-

ment


11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

Deadline for Enola Fun

15

16 17 18 9 am Crafts


11:30 am Lunch


6:30 pm Board of Directors’

Meeting

19 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 am Tea and Talk: Mind

-Matters—Famous PA

Politicians of the 20th

Century

11:30 am Lunch

1 pm Bible Study


9:30 am Enola Fun Day


11:00 am Lunch Bunch Car

Pools to Aya Steakhouse

11:30 am Lunch




8:30 am Ladies’ Breakfast


11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

22



Program

12 noon Lunch


25 9 am Crafts


11:30 am Lunch


6:00 pm Game Night

26 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 Tea and Talk: Dress-

ing for Winter Speaker

11:30 am Lunch

12:15 pm Blood Pressure

1 pm Bible Study

278:30 am Zumba Gold


9:30 am Enola Fun Day

Snow Date

11:30 am Lunch





11:30 am Lunch

12 Noon Stretching

29

The center is closed.

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