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ACTIVE LIVING “Promoting Independent Lifestyles”

EVERGREENS LIFESTYLE CENTER

November-December

2021

#srgseniors

Inside This Issue

Meet Morgan …………….. 2

Coming in December ….….3

Ukulele ..…………………..4

Featured Program………….5

Wellness/Health………… . 6

November Calendar…...… .8

December Calendar …….....9

VITA/Rural Outreach ……10

Ongoing Activities .……...11

Special Programs………...12

Caregiver Corner…………13

Featured Participant……...14

SHIIP…………………….15

There’s Much to Celebrate in November and December

November and December are bountiful in opportunities to celebrate life!

We are lucky in Guilford County to be surrounded by a wide range of

cultures; take an opportunity to learn more about your neighbors and

friends by learning about the following holidays. Check out your local

newspapers for community celebrations of these holidays.

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, began in

Mexico. It begins Sunday, October 31 and ends Tuesday,

November 2. Day of the Day is a celebration of loved

ones who have passed away and is celebrated with

festivals, food, and drink. Celebrants tend to the gravesite

of loved ones and even spend time engaging in activities

their loved one enjoyed!

Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the

major festivals celebrated worldwide by

Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. The holiday is

celebrated over 5 days with the most

activity occurring on the 3rd day (Thursday,

November 4 this year). Celebrants light

candles symbolizing enlightenment, share

festive meals and treats, exchange gifts, and participate in dancing!

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for 8

days, beginning this year on Sunday, November

28. It is another festival of lights, like Diwali!

Celebrants light an 9-branch candelabra called a

menorah. Celebrations also include exchanging

gifts, playing a game called dreidel, and eating

jelly donuts. Hanukkah commemorates the

recovery of Jerusalem and rededication of the Second Temple.

MEET MORGAN & CELEBRATE VETERAN’S DAY

Evergreens Lifestyle Center

1401 Benjamin Parkway

Greensboro, NC 27408

Phone ... 336-373-4816 ext 280

Fax .................. 336-373-4922

Website……………………

www.senior-resources-guilford.org

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Hours

M-F .............. 8:30am-5:00pm

* Senior Center Director

Julie Silverman, MSW [email protected]

*Activities Assistant

Morgan Camp [email protected]

Family Caregiver Specialist

Vacant

[email protected]

Rural Outreach Coordinator

Marsha McDaniel [email protected]

Rural Outreach Site Manager

Connie Hicks

[email protected]

Refugee Outreach Coordinator Vacant

[email protected]

*For questions or to register for

activities please contact the Center

Director or Activities Assistant at

the above information.

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Meet Morgan!

Evergreens Lifestyle Center is thrilled to

announce the addition of our new Activities

Assistant, Morgan Camp! Morgan recently

moved to Greensboro from Jacksonville,

Florida and is a graduate Recreation

Therapy student at UNCG. She shared that

she really enjoys the Cardio Drumming

class (Wednesdays at 1pm) because it’s

“fun and upbeat.” Morgan looks forward to

implementing more craft projects because

she says that “being creative and expressing yourself through art is

important.” Once COVID-19 is no longer an issue, Morgan hopes to

organize social activities like barbeques, dancing, and mixers. Morgan

loves hiking and exploring new places, such as restaurants, new trails,

or new spots to relax. She has already added so much fun and

laughter to the Evergreens Center– stop in to meet her soon!

Morgan can be reached by email at act-asst@senior-resources-

guilford.org or by calling 336-373-4816 ext 280.

COMING IN DECEMBER 3

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4 UKULELE CLASSES

We have been so fortunate to receive a sponsorship

through HealthTeam Advantage for three months of

Ukulele Classes, ending in November. Our wonderful

ukulele teacher, CH Holcolmbe, also offers a “Beyond

Beginner’s” Ukulele Class after each Beginner’s Class, to

accommodate the students who are ready to move on to

more complicated music.

Dates:

November 3, November 5, November 10, November 12,

November 17, November 19

2pm: Beginner’s Ukulele

3pm: Beyond Beginner’s Ukulele

Register by calling 336-373-4816 ext 280

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Senior Resources of Guilford

encourages you to check coverage

before making health insurance

changes.


FEATURED PROGRAM 5

Zumba Gold is back on Tuesdays at 1pm!

Join instructor Lenna Sikes for an hour-long class of movement, dancing, and choreography. Zumba Gold is a

lower-intensity version of Zumba, developed specifically

for older adults. It has many health benefits, including increasing cardiovascular health, muscle conditioning,

increasing flexibility, and improving balance. Best of all,

you’ll leave Zumba Gold feeling empowered and strong! Zumba is described as a “fitness dance party!” You will

love the dance moves and fun music!

We are limiting the class size and you must sign up for classes.

Please register by calling 336-373-4816 ext 280.


HEALTH & WELLNESS

AHOY (Add Health to Our Years) Mondays…………………………………………9:15 am Join us for a chair exercise class that helps to

manage arthritis pain, as well as improve flexibility and

balance. Class is taught by Chipper Nuckles.

AFEP (Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program) Tuesdays …………………………………….. 10:00 am This is a low-impact, recreational exercise program that uses equipment, including: weights, resistance bands and exercise balls which can be modified from home. Class taught by Bobby Maynard. Zumba Gold Tuesdays ………………………………………. 1:00 pm Are you ready for a fitness dance party? Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the popular Zumba classes that combine dance, choreography, and movement for an energizing hour-long exercise class! Class taught by Lenna Sikes. Drums Alive Cardio Drumming Wednesdays………...…………………………1:00 pm Join Board Certified Music Therapist Randi Lee from Magnolia Melodies Music Therapy for Drums Alive Cardio Drumming class. A fun full body workout. Better Balance, Bigger Brains Thursdays………………….…………………...9:15 am Join instructor Dr. Monica Tillett, from New Direction Rehab and Wellness for this popular exercise class that helps seniors to improve their balance. Tai Chi Thursdays………………………..……………12:30 pm Join instructor Eric Reiss for this slow paced,

meditative physical exercise.

Chair Yoga Fridays …………………………………………..9:15 am This Yoga class helps harmonize all aspects of the

body, mind and spirit. Taught by Chipper Nuckles.

All classes are limited to 10 participants and

you must call to register ahead of time! We

cannot guarantee space for you if you

do not register.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 7

National Family Health History Day!

Did you know that Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day? Knowing your family’s

health history is extremely important because this can help you act on any concerns before they may become

a reality. Just because you have history of a particular disease in your family does not mean you are

guaranteed to get it but knowing the history of a disease can help you talk to your doctor and do the

necessary tests to check those concerns out.

For many families, having these types of conversations may not come naturally, but the information

revealed could potentially benefit everyone’s health. A good place to start is by explaining why you want to

know about your family members’ health by also sharing information of your own. It is not only important

for you but is also important for your current family and your future families.

So, how do you collect your family health history?

• Talk to your family. Write down the names of your close relatives from both sides of the family: parents,

siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Talk to these family members about what

conditions they have or had, and at what age the conditions were first diagnosed.

• Ask questions. To find out about your risk for chronic diseases, ask your relatives about which of these

diseases they have had and when they were diagnosed. Questions can include:

- Do you have any chronic diseases, such as heart disease or diabetes, or health conditions, such as

high blood pressure or high cholesterol?

- Have you had any other serious diseases, such as cancer or stroke? What type of cancer?

- How old were you when each of these diseases or health conditions was diagnosed? (If your relative

doesn’t remember the exact age, knowing the approximate age is still useful.)

- What is your family’s ancestry? From what countries or regions did your ancestors come to the

United States?

- What were the causes and ages of death for relatives who have died?

• Record the information and update it whenever you learn new family health history information. It is

helpful to organize the information in your family health history so it is easy to access when needed.

• Share family health history information with your doctor and other family members. If you are con-

cerned about diseases that are common in your family, talk with your doctor at your next visit. Even if

you don’t know all of your family health history information,

share what you do know. Family health history information,

even if incomplete, can help your doctor decide which screen-

ing tests you need and when those tests should start.

While you’re feasting with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, you

can feel good knowing that you all empowered each other to lead

healthier lives.

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9:15 AHOY 1 Movie Screening: Grease

10 AFEP 11 Bingo 1 Zumba Gold

10 Cooperative Ext Try Healthy Program 1 Cardio Drumming 2 Beginner’s Uke 3 Beyond Beginner’s Uke

9:15 Better Balance 11 Recipe for Success 12:30 Tai Chi 2 Jewelry Making

No Chair Yoga 10:30 Book Club 1 Mosaics 2 Beginner’s Uke 3 Beyond Beginner’s Uke

No AHOY 11 “Scams Against Seniors” presentation by Bob Boyd 1 Movie Screening: Good Will Hunting


1 Cardio Drumming 2 Beginner’s Uke 3 Beyond Beginner’s Uke


9:15 Chair Yoga 10:30 Book Club 1 Mosaics 2 Beginner’s Uke 3 Beyond Beginner’s Uke

9:15 AHOY 1 Movie Screening: The Blind Side 2 GAST Presentation- “Holiday Stressors” Blood Drive 12-4:30

9 Virtual Caring Conversations with FirstLight Home Care 10 AFEP 11 Bingo 1 Zumba Gold 2 Elder Law Firm Virtual Presentation

11 Gardening with Recipe for Success 1 Cardio Drumming 2 Beginner’s Uke 3 Beyond Beginner’s Uke 4 Virtual Presentation on Elder Abuse with Family Service of the Piedmont


9:15 Chair Yoga 10:30 Book Club 1 Mosaics 2 Beginner’s Uke 3 Beyond Beginner’s Uke

9:15 AHOY 1 Movie Screening: Charlie Brown Thanksgiving


No Cardio Drummng today

Evergreens Center is closed today.


9:15 AHOY 1 Movie Screening: Matilda


We’re Thankful for You

at Evergreens! Evergreens Lifestyle Center, 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro. Registration is required to attend all classes and events. Please call 336-373-4816 ext. 280 to register.

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10 Cooperative Ext Try Healthy Program 1 Cardio Drumming


9:15 Chair Yoga 10:30 Book Club 1 Tie Blanket Making

9:15 AHOY 1 Movie Screening: Home Alone 12-4:30 Blood Drive


1 Cardio Drumming


9:15 Chair Yoga 10:30 Book Club 1 Tie Blanket Making

9:15 AHOY 12 Cookie Exchange 1 Movie Screening: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

9 Virtual Caring Conversations with FirstLight Home Care 10 AFEP 11 Bingo 1 Zumba Gold

9 Virtual Caring Conversations with FirstLight Home Care 11 Gardening with Recipe for Success 1 Cardio Drumming


9:15 Chair Yoga 10:30 Book Club 12 Cookie Exchange

9:15 AHOY 1 Movie Screening: It’s a Wonderful Life 2 GAST presentation- “Coping with Caregiving”


1 Cardio Drumming





1 Cardio Drumming


9:15 Chair Yoga 10:30 Book Club

Evergreens Lifestyle Center, 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro. Registration is required to attend all classes and events. Please call 336-373-4816 ext. 280 to register.

SEEKING VITA VOLUNTEERS RURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS

The Rural Outreach Program provides monthly activities and lunch for

seniors residing in Guilford County but outside Greensboro city limits.

There’s no cost for the meal but reservations are required!

Contact Marsha McDaniel at (336) 373-4816 ext. 265 or email

[email protected] for reservations.

VITA is a program created to assist low-income taxpayers whose income is at or below $58,000 with preparing their tax returns at no cost. The VITA program runs from February

1st to April 15th.

Volunteer staff who assist at the tax preparation sites are fully trained by an IRS

representative and certified by an IRS testing program. Volunteers and Senior Resources of Guilford staff who oversee the program are required to be re-certified by the IRC testing

program annually to ensure they are current on any changes in the tax requirements.

Senior Resources of Guilford will be opening a

new tax preparation site in Summerfield beginning in February 2022. We are looking

for volunteers to serve as preparers or greeters. Previous experience with taxes is not required,

and training will be provided by the IRS. Preparers should be detail-oriented, be able to

enter data correctly, and have computer experience. Greeters should be friendly,

personable, and able to interact with a variety of people.

For more information please contact

Marsha McDaniel at 336-373-4816 ext 265.

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Moriah (Southeast)

(Program will be held inside.)

November 2 (Tuesday), 10:30am-12pm, with Wanda Moone, LCSW

(“Dealing with Holiday Stress and Loss of Loved Ones”)

RSVP by 10/25/21 @ 4pm

December 7 (Tuesday), 10:30am-12pm, with Seniors Spreading Sunshine

RSVP by 11/29/21 @ 4pm

Moriah United Methodist Church, 3611 Liberty Road

Oak Ridge


November 3 (Wednesday), 10:30am-12pm, with Wanda Moone, LCSW


RSVP by 10/25/21 @ 4pm

December 1 (Wednesday), 10:30am-12pm, with Mood Swingz

RSVP by 11/22/21 @ 4pm

First Baptist Oak Ridge, 2445 Oak Ridge Road (in CLC)

Colfax


November 9 (Tuesday), 10:30am-12pm, with Wanda Moone, LCSW


RSVP by 11/2/21 @ 4pm

December 14 (Tuesday), 10:30am-12pm, with Lisa Dames as Patsy Kline

RSVP by 12/6/21 @ 4pm

Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 North Bunker Hill Road, Colfax

Stokesdale


November 11 (Thursday), 10:30am-12pm, with Gayle Lancaster, MSW


RSVP by 11/4/21 @ 4pm

December 9 (Thursday), 10:30am-12pm, with Seniors Spreading Sunshine

RSVP by 12/1/21 @ 4pm

Stokesdale United Methodist Church: 8305 Loyola Drive

Summerfield


November 18 (Thursday), 10:30am-12pm, with Wanda Moone, LCSW


RSVP by 11/11/21 @ 4pm

December 16 (Thursday), 10:30am-12pm, with Seniors Spreading Sun-

shine

RSVP by 12/8/21 @ 4pm

Summerfield First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road

Thursdays at 11am Join Deborah as she leads us in weekly cooking demos on how to make healthy meals and gain knowledge about proper nutrition.

Third Tuesday of every month at 9am Please join FirstLight Home Care of Guilford County virtually to discuss all things related to quality of life. Feel free to join in with questions or comments.

First Wednesday of every month at 10am Try Healthy is the SNAP Education Program conducted by North Carolina A & T State University’s Cooperative Extension. This program provides free nutrition education programming, promotes healthy eating habits, and provides ways to increase physical activity.

Monthly Join attorneys from Elderlaw Firm once a month as they discuss the most updated information on how to plan for your future. Dates and times will be listed on virtual calendars and streamed live on the SRG Facebook page.

Monthly, Returning in January April Herring, Community Education and Outreach Coordinator at AuthoraCare Collective (formerly Hospice), presents virtually and in-person on various topics related to caregiving and end-of-life care. April brings a special guest expert each time.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES 11

SPECIAL PROGRAMS 12

CAREGIVER CORNER

13 Caregiver Answers, Topics, and Helpful Information

Caregiving During the Holidays

Tips to get the most out of the holidays while still maintaining caregiving obligations:

1. Be realistic about traditions and expectations. It is okay to serve store bought cookies if time and energy need to be conserved.

2. Prepare for family and visitors. Have conversations with family and friends regarding the loved one’s condition. Identify the areas that they can assist you in making the holidays a positive experience for everyone. Enlist others’ talents while they are visiting you. For example, if your son is good at carpentry, have him look at the squeaky door or have your granddaughter bring a favorite family dessert.

3. Time management is essential. Keep a calendar of all activities and select those that have the most meaning. Planning ahead for breaks is important so that no one feels overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle.

4. Familiarity is a necessity for people with memory impairment. Try to maintain the daily routine that you and your loved one are familiar with during the holiday season. If confusion increases during the later part of the day, celebrate earlier. Acknowledge your loved one’s cognitive capacity prior to involving them in an activity. Having them participate in a repetitive task such as folding napkins may help keep them calm.

5. Most importantly, take care of yourself. Let friends help you. Keep a list of errands or other simple tasks that you feel comfortable allowing others to perform. You don’t have to do everything yourself; take the time to indulge in a temptation— like chocolate!

Family Caregiver Program

Eligibility:

Adult family members or other informal

caregivers age 18 or older providing care to an

individual 60 years of age or older.

Adult family members or other informal

caregivers age 18 or older providing care for an

individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or

other related Dementia.

Memory Café at Jamestown United Methodist Church

Third Tuesday of Each Month

1:30pm—3:30pm

A safe space for caregivers and their loved one to share sociali-

zation, entertainment, and valuable information.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Offering resources to individuals 55 and older (not birth or

adoptive parents) providing care to children under age of 18.

Offering resources to individuals 55 and older providing care to

adult 18-59 with disabilities.

Respite Vouchers

Provide an opportunity for family caregivers to get a

temporary, short-term break from caring for their loved

one. Caregivers can take time to care for their

needs and health by using a voucher at local agencies.

For more information, contact Family Caregiver Support Specialist, at 336-373-4816 ext. 240 or

[email protected]. Programs may be in person or virtual so please call prior to scheduled date.

FEATURED PARTICIPANT

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“It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”

Leanne Trainor was born in Massachusetts but now considers herself a southerner. She fondly remembers

playing outdoors as a child– hopscotch, jump rope, and “Red Rover, Come Over” were staples, along with her

neighborhood’s annual Spring Song Show. Leanne says, “I was bossy even back then.”

After high school, Leanne went to nursing school followed by dental hygienist school. She also obtained a bachelor’s degree from Guilford College in Forensic Biology and Criminal Justice. Leanne

spent almost 40 years as a dental hygienist. She has two sons, Timothy and Andrew, and 3 grandchildren (1 at Weaver Academy studying guitar, another at Weaver Academy studying ballet,

and 1 in medical school). After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Leanne knew she needed to stay active. She credits the exercise classes at the Evergreens Center for keeping her healthy. She says that “because I come here for exercise classes, no one knows I have Parkinson’s.” When asked what her favorite class is, she can’t pick just one! Leanne loves AFEP with Bobby, Cardio Drumming with Randi, Better Balance with Dr. Monica, and Chair Yoga with Chipper. She also re-started our book

club recently.

Leanne is known around the Center for her baking and generously keeping us supplied with cupcakes and treats. She is also the coordinator of Smile Bakers, a group of 25 women who create cakes for

children and families experiencing homelessness.

If you’ve seen Leanne lately, you might notice her special glow.

Frank, her boyfriend from when she was 14, tracked her down after 59 years of searching for her. Leanne shares

that they fell in love after Frank visited her in Greensboro recently. She has a trip planned to visit him at his home, a farm in the Ozark Mountains with 50 chickens and other assorted animals. Leanne says, “He’s a perfect match for

me. We’re both nuts.”


Contact Terry Sweeney to place an ad today! [email protected]

or (800) 477-4574 x6407

SHIIP PROGRAM

For an appointment: Call Bob Boyd, the

Guilford County SHIIP Coordinator,

at 336-373-4816 Ext 253

or email [email protected]

The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is part of the North Carolina Department of Insurance. SHIIP provides cost-free, objective Medicare counseling. Our

Medicare Counselors guide you through the Medicare maze and

simplify the Medicare plan selections, so you can make the best

choices for your important health care needs. SHIIP counselors cannot

recommend specific plans or tell you what to do, but you will have the knowledge you need to make an

informed decision after your comprehensive counseling session.

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OUR MISSION

The mission of Senior Resources of Guilford is to serve our diverse community of seniors and their families by advocating and providing

supportive services that enhance the independence, health and quality of life for seniors.

Evergreens Lifestyle Center is a place where adults 55 years of age and older are invited to socialize with their peers and participate in a variety of programs. Transportation may be

available for adults age 60 and older who are unable to drive through Guilford County

Mobility Services and Access Greensboro. There is no fee to attend the Center; however, there may be a fee associated with trips and certain activities. Voluntary

contributions are accepted and help us to continue and expand programming. We welcome

new programming instructors and all senior clubs and senior group meetings.

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