Hereford Senior Comet

Hereford Senior Center 510 Monkton Rd.

Monkton, MD 21111 410 887-1923

Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/hereford

Hereford Senior Center Staff Center Supervisor

Bettye Holt-Haskins Activity Specialist Elizabeth Kelley

Community Outreach Specialist Susan Wendel

Home Team Specialist

Barbara Wilt

In January, the Hereford Senior Center will begin The Year of Giving by collecting items for the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore. The Ronald McDonald House cares for children with long-term illnesses who are being treated at area hospitals as well as their families. It gives 365 days of caring for 36 families every night and over 1,400 each year. With our support, they can keep giving kids, parents and extended family a home-away-from-home where they can find refuge, compassion, encouragement and

sustenance. The most needed items are: Umbrellas

White shower curtains

Green full size sheet sets

Paper plates

Magic eraser sponges

Liquid hand soap

White bath towels

Blue twin size sheet sets

Disposable cups

Gift Cards (Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot)

Stop by the front desk for additional items that you can donate.

CCBC students conducting balance

assessments with member Richard Myer.

Eight members completed the Stepping-On

Fall Prevention Program in October. They

are shown here with their instructors

Join us for lunch

The recommended donation

for seniors for most meals is

$2.50. All contributions are

used to enable the program to

serve as many meals as

possible. This year 1,146,000 meals were

served.

Reservations are required two weeks in

advance.

Dec 6 – Turkey Sandwich

Dec 13 – Pulled BBQ Pork

Dec 20 – Chicken Salad

Dec 27 – Pot Roast of Beef

Hereford Senior Center

2016 – 2017 Board Members

President Susan Betsill

Vice President William Parks

Recording Secretary Nancy Mattheu

Treasurer Barbara Myers

Ass’t Treasurer vacant

Corresponding Sec. Mary Jackson

Board Members Margaret Hartman

Richard Myers

Eric Welch

Immediate Past Presidents

Phil Kyte

Center Supervisor Bettye Holt-Haskins

Activity Specialist Elizabeth Kelley

Council Meeting

December 20

10:00 am

Executive Board Meeting.

December 27

10:00 am

December Birthday

YOU

are not getting

older;

you are increasing

in

VALUE

Joan Jewell

Happy Birthday

We miss you

It’s never too late to join the Hereford

Senior Center and it’s FREE

December Happenings

9:00 am Conversation, Coffee, Donuts (Donuts generously donated by Graul’s Market) 9:30 am

Learn to play pinochle and pitch or start a game of your own, play bingo for small prizes

Join other Rummy players for a fun and stimulating morning

Browse our Lending Library 10 am

Wii Bowiling – Join a team and enjoy some friendly competition. NEW: Prizes are now being awarded.

Greeting Cards – Make your own beautifully designed cards with materials and instructions. ($2 donation for materials)

12 Noon

Eating Together – Enjoy a nutritious, catered, hot lunch. (Reservation required, $2.50 donation requested)

Special Events December 6– 1:00 pm— Coping with Stress with Susan Hayward, staff of Hope Health Systems December 14 – 11:30 am Christmas Party at Friendly Farms December 20 – 10:30 am – Brain Games with Cynthia Weber, Librarian, Baltimore County Library December 27 – New Year’s Eve Celebration with DJ Dave Miscelli

February, 13 2017 11:30am New Freedom Restaurant 17308 Susquehanna Trail S New Freedom, PA 17349

Buy 1 packet of bingo cards for $5 Call Hereford Senior Center for more info

Red Hatters Monthly Luncheon (1st Thursday of each month)

Thursday, December3, 2016 11:30 am

Call Center for location and to make a

reservation

Don’t Forget

Renew your Hereford Senior Center

membership

January is Ronald McDonald House

Month. We will be collecting toys,

supplies, gift cards, etc.

Coming in January

Games Tournament Rummy, Bingo, Pinochle,

Scrabble

Bring your favorite game.

See Staff for more info.

Thanks To Our Sponsor ~ Please Support Them When You Can.

For ad information, call Tim Maher or Phil Maher at 410-578-3600, toll free 1-800-934-1620, or write P.O. Box 4889, Baltimore, MD 21211 - © 2016

HEREFORDPHARMACY

216 Mt. Carmel Rd. • Parkton, MD 21120

Prescriptions • Immunizations (including Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles, and Travel Vaccines)Compounding • Durable Medical Equipment/Lift Chairs

410-329-6209 410-357-4211410-357-8002 fax

®

PHARMACY

Dear Members,

This is your center. Let’s start the New Year with every

member getting involved.

Volunteer & feel the satisfaction in making a difference.

We currently need people to help with our February

activities.

Each member’s involvement is important to the center’s

success.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Last month we thanked local

businesses for their support.

We also thank Casa Mia’s

Restaurant and the Woodfire

Grill.

Volunteers Many will be shocked to find, when the Day of Judgment nears,

That there's a special place in Heaven, set aside for volunteers.

Furnished with big recliners, satin couches and footstools,

Where there are no committee chairmen, no yard sales or rest area coffee to serve,

No library duty or bulletin assembly, there will be nothing to print or staple,

Not one thing to fold or mail, telephone lists will be outlawed.

But a finger snap will bring cool drinks and gourmet dinners and rare treats fit for a king.

You ask, "Who'll serve these privileged and work for all they're worth?"

Why, all those who reaped the benefits, and not once volunteered on Earth. http://charity.lovetoknow.com/

Hereford Senior Center Volunteers 2016- 2017

This holiday season consider giving the gift of you.

We need your talents and ideas.

Department of Aging News and Events

Free Brain Matters Initiative Monthly Lecture SeriesMaking the Most of Holidays for Families

with Alzheimer’s DiseaseThursday, December 8, 2016 at 7 p.m.

As part of our Brain Matters Initiative, join speakers, Yolanda Wright, LGSW, MSW from the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss how to plan and adjust to accommodate a family member or friend with Alzheimer’s disease. The event is free and open to the public at the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion Conference Center, 1850 York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093. RSVP to 410-887-2002 today to reserve your seat.

Further if you have participated in the Brain Matters Initiative offerings from October through November, please complete the fourth quarter Your Technology and Your Brain evaluation form. Forms can be found in any County senior center or on the website at http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/brainmatters. All surveys will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card to Ukazoo Books in Towson. The drawing will take place on the 13th of January 2017.

6th Annual Holiday Train Garden Opens At Jacksonville

You are cordially invited to visit the 2016 Jacksonville Senior Center Holiday Train Garden. This year, thirty-six artists, modelers and model train enthusiasts have again created an amazing display of handcrafted miniatures and animated scenes of well-known local landmarks. The train garden features “Light City” Baltimore, 34th Street in holiday splendor, Penn Station, the American Visionary Art Museum, Meadow Mill, and the circus at the Arena. Baltimore County is represented by Jacksonville at holiday time, Loch Raven Dam, Fresh McKenzie Farm and many more surprises. Every visitor also gets a free “Mini-Me” ticket for a chance to win a hand-built scale model of their house.

Admission is free. Large group visits can also be coordinated by calling Barbara at 410-887-8208. Jacksonville Senior Center is located at 3605A Sweet Air Road, Phoenix, MD 21131.

Adopt a Senior and Food Drive for the Holidays

Help Parkville Senior Center as they make the season a little brighter for local seniors in need. These seniors and senior-led families have been identified as in considerable need by the Department of Aging’s Community Outreach and Home Team programs. The senior center is accepting donations between November 14 and December 14. Wish lists of donations can be obtained by stopping by the senior center or emailing parkvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov. For more information, call Parkville Senior Center at 410-887-5338.

Department of Aging Closed

Baltimore County Department of Aging offices, senior centers and CountyRide are closed on December 26th and January 2nd for the holiday. Thank you for your understanding.

The Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by

connecting individuals to community resources, programs and services.

Mission

Baltimore County Department of Aging

410-887-2594

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging

MAP of BAltiMore County • 410-887-2594 • (maryland relay 7-1-1) aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

Maryland Access Point ( MAP) of Baltimore County is part of a nationwide effort to streamline access to support, services and benefits to older adults, persons with disabilities, their families and care providers.

Center ConneCtion 410-887-2970

Center Connection links persons age 60 and over who need support to activities and services provided by the senior center. Center Connection Specialists, operating in eight Baltimore County Senior Centers, maximize individual’s senior center experience by encouraging participation in activities, registering for classes/Eating Together, and connecting them with other members.

Community outreaCh SpeCialiStS 410-887-2594

This program connects Baltimore County residents age 60+ to community resources. Outreach workers evaluate seniors’ needs, assist with applying for benefits and services, and connect seniors to resources.

Countyride 410-887-2080

CountyRide provides paratransit transportation within the County for qualifying clients to appointments Monday through Friday. Reservations must be prescheduled and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. A book of 6 tickets costs $15. Payment by check or exact amount of cash (No change available in vehicles.)

eating together 410-887-3052

The Eating Together program provides a nutritious meal and socialization in over 36 County sites in senior centers, community buildings and senior residences. Residents aged 60 and over and their spouses of any age are eligible to participate in this program and are asked to make a voluntary, confidential donation.

home team 410-887-4141

This community-based volunteer program provides social support to County seniors 60+ who are isolated and confined to their home. Through friendly in-home and telephone visits, volunteers offer the needed interaction, socialization and reassurance to help seniors maintain a higher quality of life with the ability to remain independent in their home longer.

State health inSuranCe aSSiStanCe program (Ship) 410-887-2059

Trained volunteers answer questions regarding Medicare A and B, Medicare Advangtage Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigaps), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicaid and potential Medicare frauds. Also, callers are assessed for eligibility to obtain financial assistance to help with Medicare and prescription cost.

inClement Weather poliCy

It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging to open and fully operate its programs as scheduled. The effects of severe weather and concern for the safety of our constituents may, however, lead us to close centers, CountyRide, and other services/programs. When this or closing for any other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY be made on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or late openings will also be published on the Baltimore County web site, www.baltimorecountymd.gov. Senior Centers will open at 10:30 a.m. when a 2-hour delay is reported.