seniors july 2014

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Berkeley Senior Services#98181

Volume 12, Number 4July-August, 2014

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Buyers Guide Senior Spirit Wednesday, July 2, 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 ……… Just Older Youth5 ……… Caregiver Support Program6 ……… Jewelry Making7 ……… Legends In Concert8-9 …… March & April Activities10 ……… Thank You11 ……… Birthday Bash12 ……… Labor of Love Day13 ……… T.A.P. Program14/15 … Menus16 ……… Thoughts on Medicare17 ……… Bus Trips18 ……… National NAH JONGG League19 ……… In Home Care20 ……… North Site21 ……… Computer Lab22 ……… Family Caregiver223 ……… Transportation24 ……… Night At The Races

Color Pencil Drawing Class enjoys exploring their creativity.

Acrylic Art Class delights in their creativity!

ON THE COVER: Entertainer, *Captain Chuck Fisher (far right) along with the Hedges-ville High School Leadership Class and Junior Steering Class grab a “selfie.” Chuck and his wife Sarah generously volunteered their time and talent at the l9th Annual Senior Prom. Chucks smooth voice serenaded the crowd with melodies that brought back High School Days. From swooning to “oldies” to playing a variety of great DJ music, all party goers wanted to rock the dance floor. [email protected] Hedgesville High School Leadership Class supplied the Prom decorations, served lunch and joined BSS Seniors in dance contests and more!*Captain Chuck Fisher along with performers in the styles of Roy Orbison, Connie Francis, Patsy Cline and Elvis will perform at Berkeley Senior Center on Sunday, July 20th at 4 PM. For further details and ticket information, please see page 7.

IN-HOME & RESPITE CARESENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES

NUTRITION PROGRAMTRANSPORTATION

ACTIVITIES/WELLNESSMISSION STATEMENT

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, July 2, 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

If you want something you’ve never had

You have to do something you’ve never done

Take care of your BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT!

*A variety of Activities are waiting for you! Socialization is a very im-portant part of staying healthy no matter your age. Dance Fitness - weekly

Tai Chi- weekly

Exercises & Fun class- twice a week

Bible Study - Weekly

Bingo- Weekly

Jewelry Making – dates vary

Writer’s Group – monthly

Line Dancing – twice a week

Oil Painting Classes – monthly

Acrylic Painting Classes – dates vary

Color Pencil Drawing Classes - monthly

Card Making – every third Monday

Card Playing – call for details

(Bridge, Pinochle, Mah Jongg)

Quilting Class- every Thursday

Scrabble for fun – every Wednesday

Walking Club – every week

Health Screenings – dates vary

These activities, along with many Special Events, Wellness Presentations, and Celebrations will help you

maintain your social health.

Come join us and make new friends!*Activity Schedule subject to change. Please inquire for more information.


Meet Adam Otto Generations United Summer Intern

How many young adults today learned how to play bridge or heard insider details of World War II? I have because of the time I’ve spent with older adults. That’s what makes my interest in intergenerational issues personal. I lived with my grandparents for about 15 years, and they were very involved in my life before that. Because of this, I know firsthand some of the difficulties that grand-families face. My grandmother is a strong advocate for kinship care issues. In the past, I worked with her local Relatives as Parents Program group, where I learned about various policy issues. Now, I’m a 24 year old graduate of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV. I’m also an intern at Generations United. Most of my work here will focus on grandfamilies and be research and policy related. During my time here, I’ve enjoyed attending meetings on topics ranging from neighborhood revitalization initiatives to child hunger program reforms. In June, I’ll also be working on “Raising Caregiver Voices,” an advocacy training session that will help form a “grandnetwork” in addition to training a new generation of advocates. I’ll also take part in the release of the joint advocacy agenda, Advo-cates for Families First, in collaboration with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the North American Council on Adoptable Children, and the National Foster Parents Association to be held at the Capitol Visitor Center on June 18. My interests span beyond kinship care policies to intergenerational collabora-tion. Since I grew up around older adults, not only am I aware of senior issues, but I also feel my time around them really enriched my life and gave me experiences unique to the typical young adult. Many seniors are eager to share their years of knowledge and experience. There is also a lot the youth can offer seniors. A youth’s vitality and enthusiasm can be invigorating for an older adult. For several years, I spent time with a feisty woman in her 90s. I ran various errands and tasks that she couldn’t do alone. Even though she has since passed on, I’ll cherish our friendship for the rest of my life and make use of what she taught me. I’m excited to be working at Generations United, helping to advocate for inter-generational issues, giving back to the people who helped me along the way. For more information on how you can help seniors in our community, please contact Amy at 304-263-8873 ext. 130 or at [email protected].

Source: http://generationsunited.blogspot.com/2014/05/meet-adam-otto-generations-united.html

Berkeley Senior Center brings

JOY “Just Older Youth”

MONTHLY DINNER GATHERING217 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.

Reservations are required. For more information about the dinner menu and to RSVP no later than the Friday before

the Monday night dinner, please call 304-263-8873 Ext. 106 or Ext. 117.

Smiles all around at the Senior Center


- 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

For more information on any of these Support Groups

contact Kathy at 304-263-8873 ext. 114


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Tuesday, July 8th 11:00 am- 1:00 PMTuesday, July 22nd 11:00 am – 1:00 PM

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

COST: $5.00 – all materials are sup-

plied and you will go home with the necklace

you made!(Payment to instructor

at time of class)

JEWELRY MAKING CLASS

EXERCISE FOR THE FUN OF IT!Summer is finally here! Perhaps your exercise routine is in full swing. But now you can enjoy walking outdoors. You can switch from the boring stationary bike to a real bike, cruising through the neighborhood to check out other peoples’ gardens. If your exercise program slipped through the cracks in the snow, now is a good time to get it going again! Sound like fun? Yes? No.Don’t despair. Sometimes it’s just hard to get motivated. According to the Amer-ican College of Sports Medicine, women, in particular, are more likely to be less active during the winter months---30% less active than in warmer months. In an online article published on WebMD, “Why is it So Hard to Exercise?”The author, Linda Wasmer Andrews, credits certified health behavior coach Shelly Hoefs with the following statement: “When we try to start exercising, we think of all the excuses for not doing it and all the things that have gotten in the way before.” Hoefs suggests five steps to help you get started and to keep you on target.

Personal MotivationWhat goals do you have that exercise can help you reach? Weight loss? Lessen-ing the risk for diseases like heart and lung disease, diabetes, sometypes of cancer? Feeling more energetic? Increasing strength to better perform activities of daily living and stay independent? All of the above?

Realistic GoalsThe Council on Fitness and the American College of Sports Medicine recom-mend that adults perform at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise on most days of the week. Aerobic exercises are activities like walking, biking, and swimming. To keep goals realistic, start slowly if you have been inactive for a while.Exercise in intervals to achieve 30 minutes if necessary. You can set a goal to participate in a 5K run/walk event or other walk for a cause in your local commu-nity. Ask your friends and family to join you. Don’t think “Exercise”. Think fun.

Do Something You EnjoyKristen Dieffenbach,Ph.D., assistant Professor of athletic coaching at WVU encourages us to try a variety of classes or exercise devices. Something will click with you! Liking what you do for exercise makes it easier to invest time in it.

Plan How to Fit Exercise into Your ScheduleMake it a normal part of your day. Have a standing appointment with yourself to exercise!Researchers at Penn State found simply having a supportive friend, family mem-ber, or significant other makes you more likely to follow an exercise plan. When you know someone depends on you to meet them for a walk, you are more likely to join them, and vice versa.

Bounce Back From Set backsIf you miss a day of exercise at the gym because of unforeseen circumstances, don’t dwell on it. You can take a walk at home that evening and get back to exer-cise class the next day. If you are feeling under the weather, back off your pace and distance or have a rest day. You can return to your normal pace or resume exercise when you start to feel better.

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

Lisa Wood, Instructor


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1016 N Queen St. Martinsburg, WV

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with Oil Change Expires: 8/30/14


Limit 4

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BLIZZARD ®

Expires: 8/30/14

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: 8/30/14

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

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

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The BSS Quilting Class who meet at the Senior Center every Thursday from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, spent five months sewing this piece of art. They generously donated the Quilt to the

Activities/Wellness Department for a raffle prize.

Tickets are on sale now for $1.00 for a chance to win this beautifully handmade Log Cabin (queen plus size) quilt.

The drawing will be held at the 24th Annual Senior Picnic on Oct. 3rd. All proceeds will benefit Berkeley Senior

Services. Need not be present to win.


International Beauty School students gave

manicures at no cost, to the delight

of seniors.


Contributions in Memory & Honor of Family Members and Friends:

In Honor of Michael Cook: Mary McKelvey

In Memory of Dorothy Miller Cloud:Charles and Josephine Fridinger

Monetary Donations from BSS Friends:Wanda George, Udora Hugee, Amy Orndoff,David “Joe” Smith, Sandra Walker, Tina Bohrer, June Estill, Linda Holtzapple, Dr. & Mrs. Kamath,Cyril Kammeier, Marvin & Betty Bowers,Becky Linton-City National Bank, Darlene Allender, Tracy Myers, Nathan Brown, Michael Fisher, Sherry Butts, Richard Shade, Catherine Siemerling, Michele Snavely, Judy Pugh, Veda McDowell, Lazan Rogers, Nancy Sliwa, Judith Trexler, Debra Baker, Dorothy Banner, Natalie Chaney, Mel & Barbara Collis, Carol Cook, Mary Kisner, Doris Warn

Donations of items and services: Dairy Queen, Chick Fil-A, Marcy Offerdah, Marlyn Keesecker, North Berkeley Library, Pinochle Players, Veronica Scott, Hoss’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, A Little Off the Top,Betty Eusey, Martinsburg Walgreens, Old Friends Quartet , Martinsburg High School Chamber Choir, Kathleen Flowers, James Long, Stella Henry, Darla Riner, Diane Steece, Christine Homer, Marlyn Keesecker, Milly Sheperd, Dr. Mary Lynn Graham and staff from Audiology Hearing Care Services, Mary Murphy, Pauline and John Horn-berger, Tracey Potts, Judy Weed, Fran Unger, Faith Christian Academy- Labor of Love,Jake Watts, Keasha Pate, Ruby Avey- Chick Fil-A, Melanie Files and Ernie Bradley’s Blue Grass Band and Students.

Thank You

for Thinking of Berkeley Senior

Services and For your Generous

Support

Nutrition Program Thank Yous

We are grateful to the businesses and individuals who support our Nutrition Program. Thanks to

Martin’s Food Store for weekly breads and sweets.

Activities Department Wish List

* Hard Back and Paper Back Books* Gently Used or New Large Baskets* Blank note cards* Birthday, Sympathy & Get Well Cards* Books on Tape* Please - No clothing donations, no magazines or VHS tapes. Thank you.

LR – Cheryl Seifert, Administrative Assistant, Sara Wagner, Hearing Aid Specialist, Dr. Mary Lynn Graham, Doctor of Audiology volunteered their

time and expertise giving free hearing screenings to Seniors at BSS

Thank you to Martinsburg Walgreens for supplying “goody bags” for all 56 guests on the BSS Bus Trip to the Baltimore Inner Harbour.


May Birthdays

June Birthdays

Representatives from Harvest Community Church, DC Corp, and the Coast Guard

volunteer their time to ensure seniors’ yards are ready for the nice weather!


Faith Christian Academy Students beautify the Senior Center during their annual Labor of Love Day


45 minute class approximately twice a month in the fitness room at Berkeley Senior Center.

Please contact Dianne Waldron or Katherine Donovan at 304-263-8873 ext. 117 or

106 for further details.

VOLUNTEER NEEDEDActivities/Wellness

Department is in need of a chair yoga Instructor

Left: Sue Dickson relishes the monthly Oil Painting

Classes at BSS.

Right: Artist At Work - Evelyn Baker enjoys Ron Meckley’s Painting Class


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.

Meals are delivered to:* Senior Towers

* North Site (2nd Tuesday of the month)

* Ambrose Towers

* Stonewall Haven

* Homebound SeniorsWe count on your generous donations to continue

to provide the lunch program for you! Check our menus and sign up be-fore 9:30 am on a 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! Shepherd Students donate hundreds of pounds of potatoes to BSS.


SOME THOUGHTS ON MEDICARE

STEVE ENGLEBRIGHT, BSS SHIP COUNSELOR

Medicare can indeed be confusing because of its many different parts as well as when chang-es take effect. If you are new to Medicare or if you are a Medicare enrollee, here are a few

things you should keep in mind:All parts of Medicare have deductibles and co-pays. You need to familiarize yourself with your “Medicare and You” book to know how those de-ductibles and copays may affect your cost shar-

ing for services.New enrollees to Medicare qualify for initial di-agnostic testing and I highly recommend that

you take advantage of this service.

Which part covers what?Medicare is comprised of 4 major programs; parts A, B, C and D. Parts A and B are often

referred to as original Medicare.

Generally speaking, part A covers in-patient hospitalization. There are copays and deduct-

ibles that apply. Part B covers outpatient services and some oth-er medical care such as doctor visits, lab work, blood work and diagnostic services. Generally speaking, you will be required to pay the copays and deductibles applicable to the acceptable

costs for these.

Part C is Medicare “advantage plans”. These are structured more like group health insurance plans such as you may have had during your working years. There are high deductible ad-vantage plans as well as advantage plans that have no initial deductibles before they begin to

pay their scheduled amounts.

Some are PPO plans and some are PFFS plans.

It is important that you are aware of the differenc-es.

Part D is the Medicare prescription drug bene-fit that provides insurance coverage for medica-tions. These can significantly lower your costs

for your medications.

This year’s open season for current Medicare enrollees will begin in October of 2014. It is al-ways a good idea during the open season to re-view your options and your current plan to find

the best costs for the new year.

Anyone who will become Medicare eligible be-fore then can call me for an appointment at: 304-

263-8873, ext.105.

I will be more than happy to help guide you through the process.

Rose Straley, representative from the former Enjoy Growing Older group, presents Executive Director Linda Holtzapple a check for the newly formed din-ner group “Just Older Youth”.The JOY group meets

the first Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Berkeley Senior Services for dinner followed by var-ious entertainers. For more information on joining us

for a monthly dinner, please contact BSS at 304-263-8873.


AARP SMART DRIVING COURSE

SCHEDULES FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2014

The AARP Smart Driving Course is specifically de-signed for the older driver, although there is no age

limit restriction. This class is geared toward decreas-ing accidents.

Summer is a good time to brush up on driving skills, and to inquire about an insurance discount at the

same time.

Please call the instructors for further information.

Berkeley Senior Services offers an 8 hour course to do this on July 16 & 17, and again on August 20 & 21.

Aminah Fidai instructs the first class from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, both days. She can be reached at 1-404-

468-3821 or 304-300-5234 to register.

The second class, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on both days, is instructed by Morley Shamblen.

Please call Helene Brill at 304-267-8756 for preregis-tration. Walk-ins are welcome at both these classes.

Each insurance agency offers a different policy for discounts on car insurance ñsome even pay for the tuition of the course ($15 for AARP members, $20

for nonmembers). To determine your discount, call your insurance agent.

Drive smart to keep your summer safe.

BUS TRIPSaturday, September 27, 2014

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MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION Provided by Baer Express

DEPARTS BERKELEY SENIOR CENTER217 N. HIGH STREET- MARTINSBURG AT 8:00 AM & RETURNS AT 7:30 PM.

11:00 a.m. - Theatrical Show -“MOSES” at Sight and Sound

in Strasburg, Pa.2:30 PM -Lavish Buffet at SHADY MAPLE

SMORGASBORDFREE TIME TO SHOP AT SHADY MAPLE

GIFT SHOP AND FARM MARKET AFTER A DELICIOUS LUNCH

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: Activities/ Wellness Department - Dianne

Waldron (304) 263-8873 ext.117 or Katherine Donovan 304-263-8873 ext.106

It is important that you are aware of the differenc-es.

Part D is the Medicare prescription drug bene-fit that provides insurance coverage for medica-tions. These can significantly lower your costs

for your medications.

This year’s open season for current Medicare enrollees will begin in October of 2014. It is al-ways a good idea during the open season to re-view your options and your current plan to find

the best costs for the new year.

Anyone who will become Medicare eligible be-fore then can call me for an appointment at: 304-

263-8873, ext.105.

I will be more than happy to help guide you through the process.

A Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social was held in honor of the valued BSS Volunteers.Not pictured: Many valued Volunteers that were unable to attend


NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUEAt Berkeley Senior Center

217 North High Street, Martinsburg

EVERY THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 11:00AMFOR BEGINNERS AND

INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS PLEASE CALL 304-263-8873 EXT. 117 FOR DETAILS

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BSS staff made ice-cream sundaes for the Volunteer Appreciation event “service with a smile.”

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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: July 21, 2014Please sign up for class no later than Friday, July 18, 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

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North SiteJoin us at the Marlowe Ruritan on

Tuesday, July 8, 201410:00 Blood Pressure screenings, Betty Laing

10:30 BINGO PICNIC

11:30 Lunch Served12:00 noon Old Friends Quartet

will entertain!MENU: Hamburger w/Wheat Bun, Potato

Salad, Baked Beans, WatermelonBSS Nutrition Program suggested donation

Procedures will applySeniors 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

NEW!WRITER’S GROUPINSTRUCTOR, C.L. CAREY, AUTHOR OF

“LIONS AT THE GATE,” WILL TEACH THE CLASS

LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR LIFE STORIES AND POETRYTuesday, July 15, 2014 and Tuesday, August 12, 2014

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Monthly meeting at Berkeley Senior Center

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

cost: suggested donation


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

FALL 2014All registrations for the following classes will be ac-cepted by the receptionist at 304-263-8873. The Berkeley Senior Center hours of operation are Mon-day-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are con-ducted 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 accompany registration and all refund requests must be received 1 week prior to start of class. In the event a class is cancelled, full refunds will be issued. All computer instruction is

provided by VOLUNTEER Trainers.

INTRO TO COMPUTERS : BASIC MOUSE & KEY-BOARDA fun self-paced class for those not proficient with the mouse or keyboard. This course is intended to familiarize 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 - VARIOUS TRAINERS THURSDAY August 28 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm OR 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 computer 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 - Starting August 6 - 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 access-ing the Internet and if not, should consider the Inter-net 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,

September 25 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

INTERNET EXPLORER BASICSIf 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 key-board. Consider taking the intro class if you feel your mouse and keyboard skills need refreshing. Come join us to learn how to explore 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 comfort-able and know what information you are sharing. †Tu-ition is $35.00 for those ages 60 and over, $45.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. Instructor - K. Kerns. Tuesday, September 30, 2014

- 9 am to 12 pm

WORD PROCESSING - BASIC This workshop will cover the basics of word process-ing. Learn how to create a document and save it in dif-ferent formats. You will learn how to use the formatting features of a basic word processing program to for-mat text, sentences 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 ses-sion 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 Photoshop 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 any-one having little or no knowledge of the PhotoShop El-ements program, but is thinking about taking the Inter-mediate PhotoShop Elements 9 class. The class will include information 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 emphasis on cloning, imaging, resizing, layer-ing, airbrushing, and cropping. Basic computer skills are a prerequisite to being successful in this class. Tu-ition is $40.00 for those ages 60 and over $50.00 for those under 60 and non-Berkeley County residents. 2

Day Class - Instructor: G. Offerdahl Wednesday, October 15 - 9:30 am to 3 pm AND Fri-

day October 17 - 9:30 am to noon

WORD PROCESSING IIThis workshop will cover the more advanced word processing features such as mail merge set-up, form letters, mailing labels, creation of business cards, and using templates. Individualized instruction based on topics of interest to the students will also be covered. Students should have taken Word Processing I (list-ed above) or have a basic understanding of the top-ics 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

residents. Instructor: B. Lowe Monday October 20 - 9 am to 12:30 pm

SPREADSHEETSOpen Office Spreadsheet will be used to introduce spreadsheets to attendees. Attendees 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 ar-rive 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. LoweMonday November 3 - 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (Bonus

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet session 1:30-2:30)

DATABASESOpen Office Database will be used to introduce data-bases 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 ses-sion 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 session covering the topics listed above and using Mi-crosoft 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 residents. Instructor: B. LoweMonday November 17 9:30 am-3:00 pm (Bonus Mi-

crosoft Access database session 2:00-3:00)

Other classes may be added based on request and staff availability.

Contact the Center at 304-263-8873for additional information.


FREE FAMILY CAREGIVINGLUNCHTIME

TRAINING SERIESAre you just beginning to assist an adult

loved one with care needs and are looking for all the help you can find? Or are you

a seasoned caregiver of an assisted adult loved one wanting to reinforce the skills you have acquired? If so, the upcoming

9-week training may fill that need.

Less than an hour commitment, begin-ning at 12:00 noon each week, is required

and lunch is available with advance no-tice.

Dates and Topics

• How to Care for Someone on Bed rest

• How to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair without Hurting Yourself

• Creating Healthy Home Care Conditions: Infection Control

• How to Manage Medications

• Fall Prevention

• Fire Safety

• Elder Abuse

• Personal Care

• Caregiver Wellness

To register for any of the above train-ings or for information about available

support groups, please contact Kathy at 304-263-8873 ext. 114.

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TRANSPORTATION 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 Berke-ley 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.

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senior spirit page

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variety of activities

junior steering class

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