J U N E, 2 0 1 6 Martin ‘ SENIOR ‘ FOCUS

Martin Co. Council on Aging, Inc. NON-PROFIT 201 Lee Street ORGANIZATION P. O. Box 1023 US POSTAGE PAID Williamston, NC 27892 EVERETTS NC Telephone: 252/792-1027 PERMIT Fax: 252/792-9141 1

MARTIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING STAFF

Office Hours – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Telephone 252/792-1027

Monday – Friday Fax 252/792-9141 Charmaine Hardison --------------------------------------------------------------- Director Lisa P. Edmonds ------------------------------------------------ Administrative Assistant Edna Minor --------------------------------------------------------------------- Receptionist Martha J. MacDonald -----------------------------------Senior Information Coordinator Deborah Hollis --------------------------------------------- Health/Wellness Coordinator Jessica Godard---------------------------------------------In-Home Aide Coordinator/RN Carol Leggett--------------------------------------------------------------Office Support 3 Cathy Taylor----------------------------------------------------Nutrition Site Coordinator Jamesville Activity Site Manager, Carolyn Thompson----------------------- 792-1215 Oak City Activity Site Manager, William Bridgers---------------------------- 798-9761 Robersonville Activity Site Manager, Vivian Powell-------------------------- 795-4580

MARTIN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, INC. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Angela Bell John Ouellette Dinah Gradis Carolyn Harrell Elmo “Butch” Lilley Wayne Peel Lula Council Nola Pritchett Steve Minor

MISSION STATEMENT

The Martin County Department of Aging responds to older adults’ needs and interests by providing resources and programs that enhance independence, personal growth, and self-esteem.

UNITED WAY

The Martin County Department of Aging receives funding from the United Way. Martin County United Way, Inc.

LIFE LESSONS BY: Joanna Fuchs

You may have thought I didn't see,

or that I hadn't heard, life lessons that you taught to me,

but I got every word.

Perhaps you thought I missed it all, and that we'd grow apart,

but Dad, I picked up everything, it's written on my heart.

Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be

the person I am today; you built a strong foundation

no one can take away.

I've grown up with your values, and I'm very glad I did;

so here's to you, dear father, from your forever grateful kid.

MY EARTHLY DAD

BY: Mary Fairchild

With these three words, "Dear Heavenly Father," I begin my every prayer,

but the man I see while on bended knee

is always my earthly dad.

He is the image of the Father divine

reflecting the nature of God, for his love and care

and the faith he shared pointed me to my Father above.

JOIN US FOR A COOKING CLASS

All the Cooking Classes are

held at the Factory Store in

Kinston, NC.

Demonstration style classes.

WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016

COST: $30.00

The Spice Bouquet Cooking Class includes: (You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the class)

A full salad that is low in sodium but high in taste and flavor. Served with

Dressing made fresh during class.

Pita Bread Appetizers - Two samples each with a different Spice Bouquet

Seasoning.

Two samples of Chicken Cutlet each with a different Spice Bouquet Seasoning.

One sample of Blackened Salmon with Spice Bouquet Blackening Seasoning.

The FULL MEAL will consist of: Chicken Piccata, Pasta Aglio et Olio(Garlic &

Olive Oil), Broccoli Florets & Carrots Julienne.

Sweet tea, Bottled water, and specially seasoned hot coffee are served. Hot tea

and decaf coffee are available upon request.

MUST BE SIGNED UP AND CLASS PAID FOR BY

JUNE 29, 2016.

NO CHANGES OR REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

SEATS ARE LIMITED.

SIGN UP NOW AND ENJOY THE

FUN, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP!

Eastern NC Veteran’s Benefits Update

Thursday, June 16, 2016

8:30 am until 12 noon

Lunch from 12:15 until 1:00 pm

(Provided by AMVETS Post 227)

Moratoc Park Building,

102 River Drive

Williamston, NC 27892

This event is for Veterans, Veteran Spouses and Widows

who want to know more about the following:

Social Security Admin. Veterans Benefits

North Carolina Veterans State Benefits

Veteran Disability Compensation

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Help for Homeless Veterans

Veteran Rural Health Care

Vocation Rehabilitation

Veterans Pensions

Organized by Martin County

Veteran’s Administration

Please RSVP to 252-792-7816

WHAT MONTH IS JUNE? Month

Adopt a Cat Month: Thousands of cute cuddly kittens and mellow older cats are waiting in shelters across the country for someone to take them home. Members of the shelter staff are ready to help you adopt your very first cat or bring home a friend for another beloved cat. Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: Around the world 47 million people are living with some form of dementia, and that number is expected to climb to 76 million by 2030. Learn how to maintain your brain’s health, and help raise awareness and support of research aimed at treating brain illnesses. National Zoo and Aquarium Month: Explore your local zoo and aquarium as well as the websites of America’s great zoos and aquariums. Many of them have excellent educational resources—photographs, videos, facts, lesson plans, and activities for the whole family. PTSD Awareness Month: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can affect anyone, and its effects are felt throughout every community. The purpose of PTSD Awareness Month is to encourage everyone to raise public awareness of effective treatments and to help all those affected by PTSD. Weekly

Sun Safety Week, June 5-11: Sponsored by The Sun Safety Alliance, which believes that a focus on skin cancer prevention, education, and awareness will improve public knowledge of the importance of sun safety. Men’s Health Week, June 13-19: Celebrated each year during the week leading up to Father’s Day to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Superman Week, June 9-12: An event held in Metropolis, Ill., to celebrate the adventures of the Man of Steel in comics, film, and TV. Animals Rights Awareness Week, June 19-25: An annual event to raise awareness for the care and concern for animals of all varieties and to educate the general public about the humane treatment that all animals deserve whether they’re someone’s pet, wildlife residents, residents of a zoo, or raised as food sources.

Daily National Running Day, June 3: Put on your running shoes and some sunscreen and go out for a run! National Cancer Survivors Day, June 5: A day of celebration for those who have survived cancer, inspiration for those recently diagnosed, support for families, and outreach to the community. Flag Day, June 14: Fly Old Glory with pride! Bloomsday, June 16: In Ireland, readers of James Joyce’s famous novel Ulysses recognize this day by re-enacting Leopold Bloom’s stream-of-consciousness stroll through the streets of Dublin. Father’s Day, June 19: Remember your dad—and fathers everywhere—on this special day.

WATCH YOUR WORDS CAREFULLY WHEN TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR

Communicating with your doctor is important, but you can overdo it. From the Prevention.com website comes this lists of things doctors don’t want to hear from their patients: • “I’m sure I have _____.” Researching your symptoms online is fine, but most doctors want to diagnose illnesses themselves. Don’t walk into the doctor’s office insisting you know what’s wrong. • “It’s probably just stress.” Writing off your problems to stress might keep you from fully describing what’s going on. Be ready to tell your doctor all your symptoms so he or she can get a clear idea of your illness. • “I’m sorry for wasting your time.” You may feel that your illness isn’t important, but doctors would prefer that you come in before a minor ailment turns into a serious one. You don’t have to apologize for taking care of your health. • “Haven’t you heard of this new drug?” Doctors are busy people who don’t have time to keep up with every new medication, no matter how hard they try. Don’t insist that your doctor prescribe something you saw on TV, but do print out articles that might be helpful in treating your illness. • “You’re supposed to be the expert.” Again, doctors are human, and they sometimes miss things. Have realistic expectations, and talk openly about your needs so the doctor can make an informed decision.

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry. Jewish Proverb

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE FRIENDS

June 11 Marion S Cherry Peggy R Wynne Calvin James Lonnie R Askew June 12 Vera Harrington Dot Tracey June 13 Marie Davis Myrtle Rascoe Cleo Burnett Reason June 14 Deslea M Modlin Shelby Lilley Flossie W Whitehurst Evelyn R Clark Barbara Jean Harrison Rose Peele Rose Wright W B Long June 15 Della Ruth Clemmons Allie Mae Scott Katie Bell Bowen Frances L Anthony Lillie B Nicholson Dollie Nicholson Rayford Bobbitt

June 1 Rosalie Hollis Jessie L Critcher Mary S Modlin Mary O Joyner Peggy Modlin Robert Lee Andrews June 2 Lillie M Smith Helen W Wiggins Kathleen Peele Dalton Purvis June 3 Marian S Davis Jeanette Grant Jean King Dillon S Harris June 4 Rosa G Sullivan Jeannie Rogerson Doris Hines Wiggins Faye C Hardison June 5 Pauline C Cherry Elvira B Griffin Ed Cobb June 6 Dolores Carraway Betty Lou Savage

June 7 Norma R Ward Alice P Rhodes Velma Horton Margaret E Allen J Wilford Griffin Jimmy Rogers Clarence C Hodge June 8 Gladys Cox Turner Barbara F Burns Irene Spruill June 9 Rachel Stubbs Leverner N Spruill Martha Jane Parker Carolyn Hughes Joby Griffin June 10 Lucille Moore Peggy Whitaker Elsie L Roberson James M Roberson

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE FRIENDS

June 25 Nannie M Roberson Bob Krause George Worsley June 26 Louie Peele Betty H Mobley Rick Bullock June 27 Allie Everett Ward Gladys P Tice Katie S Reynolds Cliff Leggett June 28 Jane Parker Millie Daniels Charles Leggett Bernice Adams Dan Lilley June 29 Nancy B Fulghum Mary Hazel Everett William R Mebane June 30 Mary B Williams Irene Jackson Celia G Martin Mary Coppage Lillian James

June 16 Sally Gurkin Conway Shirley Tyre Earlene D Daw Grace H Biggs Grace H Willet Ann Frazier Pat Holliday George Peele Ervin Harris June 17 Nick Nicholson June 18 Mary Lee Bell Carrie Whitaker Cena C Rogers Gertrude Bell Ebron Dorothy E Jones Emma Gray Kim Barber Charles H Edwards June 19 Alice Maple Geneva Creech Edward Dowgen June 20 Irene Mills Deanie Edmondson Mary M White

June 21 Julia A Laughinghouse Elizabeth C Daniel Blanche B Jones Morrison L Brockhard Duelon V Heath June 22 Doris Carlisle Rosalie Clifton Earle W Cordan Helen Timmier Rosa Parker June 23 Hazel Stevenson Willie Mae Griffin James E Hill Ronnie Whitley June 24 Charles Bond Jimmy Rogers * * * * * * *

I’ve had a hard life,

but my hardships are

nothing against the

hardships that my

father went through in

order to get me to

where I started. Bartrand Hubbard

OLD GLORY – FLAG DAY, JUNE 14

On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14. Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and Blue in front of homes and businesses. The day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. Do you know the flag's history? According to American legend, in June 1776, George Washington commissioned Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress, to create a flag for the new nation in anticipation of a declaration of its independence. On June 14, 1777, John Adams spoke about the flag at a meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. He said, "Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation." There have been twenty-seven official versions of the flag so far; stars have been added to it as states have entered the Union. The current version dates to July 4, 1960, when Hawaii became the 50th state.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Look at the right sleeve of any Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venturer, and you’ll see just how important the American Flag is to the Boy Scouts of America. So crucial, in fact, that the flag patch comes already embroidered on every uniform. Reverence for the flag flows through all aspects of Scouting. Think of every unit meeting or special Scouting ceremony you’ve attended. Each began with a flag ceremony and everyone pledging allegiance to the flag. This respect for the flag shouldn’t stop there, though. When the flag has reached the end of its life, a meaningful retirement ceremony should follow. If you have never attended a Flag Retirement Ceremony, I encourage you to do so. It will inspire a truly humbling, emotional and patriotic memory.

AMVETS Post 227 assisted by Boy Scout Troop 302 will hold a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14.

The post has a flag collection receptacle on the front porch for people to dispose of their distressed and worn United States Flags. You may also bring your old or worn flags to the Retirement Ceremony.

WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016 WHERE: AMVETS POST HOME

214 MAIN ST., WILLIAMSTON, NC TIME: 5:30 PM

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTIONS

Newsletter subscriptions will expire with the upcoming June issue.

DUE TO INCREASES FOR THE COST OF PAPER, PRINTING AND MAILING WE ARE INCREASING THE PRICE OF THE NEWSLETER

TO $7.00 PER YEAR.

If you are paying for a new or continuing subscription the cost is now $7.00 for a year. If you have already paid for the

upcoming year, your Subscription will still be $5.00 for this year. In order to continue your newsletter delivery, please pay

before the end of June in order to receive your July book.

NEWSLETTER ONLINE

IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO RECEIVE A PRINTED COPY OF THE NEWSLETTER, YOU CAN VIEW IT ONLINE FOR FREE. TO VIEW IT ONLINE GO TO THE MARTIN COUNTY WEBSITE

( www.martincountyncgov.com )

BARGAIN SHOPPE SALE

SALES WILL VARY DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE!

COME DOWN AND FIND SOME GREAT CLOSE OUT BARGAINS! 111 Washington Street

Williamston, N.C. 252-792-0851

SENATOR BOB MARTIN EASTERN AGRICULTURAL CENTER

EVENTS SCHEDULE FOR JUNE, 2016 Some events are free and some events have an admission charge. Dates subject to change. For more information call the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center at 792-5802. June 4 & 5 Eastern Hunter Assn. & NCHIA “C” Horse Show June 9 – 12 2016 NC National Barrel Horse Assn. State Finals June 18 & 19 June’s JHR Open Horse Show June 30 – July 3 SE Reining Horse Assn. Main Event & Futurity

DONATIONS NEEDED

Tired of dusting all that furniture or just want to redecorate? The Bargain Shoppe, a nonprofit organization operated by the Martin County Council on Aging, would love to help you solve your problem. We can pick up large items if necessary and provide tax letters if requested. Donations of household furniture, dishes, clothing, knick knacks, etc., would be appreciated. Proceeds from the Bargain Shoppe assist with funding programs for the seniors of Martin County. Please call us at 252-792-0851. Make a call and leave the moving to us!

DONATIONS = DOLLARS FOR SENIOR PROGRAMS!

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Join us for our monthly caregiver support group.

Sit Back, Relax and Join us for a chat

Come share your story, hear from others on this journey, and learn about resources, techniques, and options that others have found helpful. We look forward to spending

time with you.

You are invited to join us: 2nd Monday of Every Month

At 10:00 AM

Martin General Hospital Senior Circle 310 South McCaskey Road

Williamston, NC 27892

For more information you can contact: Laura Jett at 252-974-1837

GREETING CARDS

The Martin County Department of Aging has greeting cards for sale. We have a beautiful selection of get well, sympathy, thinking of you, birthday, encouragement, anniversary, all occasion and thank you cards. Come take a look at our selection. We also have a new selection of Christmas cards.

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons. Johann Schiller A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child. By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong. Charles Wadworth

OUR CARE SYSTEM (VRI)

The Martin County Department of Aging now has a program that provides units to help older adults in need with just the push of a button. Now you or your loved ones don’t have to fear being alone. The units are installed in the home, connected to the phone jack. They are placed in a central location in your home, if available, so that the responders can hear you if you should call for help. The buttons are worn around the neck or around the wrist and they are waterproof. You never have to take them off. The units have a range of 600 feet, which means you can feel safe going to the mailbox or around in your yard. If you should fall or have any troubles, you can push the button. When the responders do not get a response from you, they will automatically send for help. You can also use it if you feel uncomfortable for any reason. For example, if you hear a noise outside and you’re not sure what it is, they encourage you to push the button and they’ll come on the line and talk to you until you feel comfortable. They also have a back-up battery that will last up to 80 hours, in case of a power outage. The units are available for a $10 installation fee and a $25.00 a month charge. If you are interested or have any questions, please call the Martin County Department of Aging at 792-1027.

ONE ACT OF KINDNESS

One rainy night many years ago, an elderly gentleman and his wife entered the lobby of a small hotel in Philadelphia. The man asked the clerk if he had any rooms.

The clerk was a friendly man who prided himself on superior customer service. He said that unfortunately the hotel was completely booked. “However,” he said, “rather than send you out in the rain at 1 in the morning, I would be happy to offer you my room. It’s not a suite, but it will be comfortable for the night.”

The elderly man tried to object, but the clerk insisted. The next morning, as he paid his bill, the elderly gentleman said to the clerk: “You are the kind of manager who should be the boss of the best hotel in the United States.”

Two years passed. One day the clerk received a letter from the elderly guest, inviting him to New York for a visit with a round-trip airline ticket. When the clerk arrived in New York, the man met him and led him to the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. He pointed to a brand-new building. “There is the hotel I have built for you to manage,” said the elderly man.

“You must be joking,” said the astonished clerk. “I can assure you that I am not,” said the old man, a smile on his lips. The elderly gentleman was William Waldorf Astor, and the palace that he had

built for the young clerk was the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The moral: You never know when kindness will come full circle.

SHOP SMARTER WHEN YOU BUY GROCERIES

Everyone wants to stretch his or her money. Try these tips for savvier shopping:

Determine what’s really on sale. Don’t assume items stacked at the end of the aisles—like sodas—are on sale. More often than not, they’re marked at the regular price.

Remember that you pay for convenience. Skinless chicken breasts cost more than those packaged with skin. The same applies to the pre-cleaned and cut carrot sticks. You can save money if you’re willing to put a little extra work into your food preparation.

Check out store brands. If you compare the contents and nutritional value of name brand versus generic items, you’ll discover that they’re often identical. In fact, they’re often made in the same plant in the same way.

Use your coupons. How often have you clipped coupons only to allow them to expire? Develop a system that will ensure their use.

Avoid stores on the weekend. The stress of crowded stores and long lines makes you more susceptible to speed buying. Try to shop during the weekdays, first thing in the morning or late at night.

ENTERTAINMENT ON THE CHEAP

Need to tighten your budget? In lots of cases, that usually means cutting back on

entertainment. But you don’t have to cut out entertainment altogether to save money. Here are some cheap alternatives to high-end dinners, concerts, and even movies:

Volunteer at a local festival. You get in free, get fed for free, and still get to partake in the festivities.

Go to art gallery openings. You can usually find many galleries in big cities, and even a few in smaller towns. They usually offer snacks and wine for free.

Usher at the theater. Both professional and amateur theaters frequently rely on volunteers for ushers. It’s a great way to see concerts, plays, and other performances for free and for little effort.

THEY’RE BITING

A millionaire walked past an old man sitting on the curb outside a bar. The old man had a fishing rod, and he seemed to be trying to catch fish in the storm drain. Taking pity, the millionaire took the old man to a nearby restaurant for a meal. As they ate, the rich man asked, “So how is fishing in that storm drain working out for you?” “Not bad,” said the old man. “You’re the third one I’ve caught today.”

QUICK THINKING

A stock boy in the produce section of the supermarket one day had a customer who asked to buy half a head of lettuce. The stock boy told him that they sold only whole heads of lettuce.

The man insisted that he didn’t need the whole head and wouldn’t pay for a whole head if he wanted half of it. Finally the stock boy said he had to ask his manager about the situation. As he walked into the back room, the stock boy blurted out: “Some jerk out there wants to buy only a half a head of lettuce.”

The manager’s eyes grew wide in shock. The stock boy turned around to find the customer standing right behind him He quickly said, “And this gentleman here wants to buy the other half.”

MONKEY BUSINESS

A wealthy man took his dachshund on an African safari, but on the second day

the dog got scared and ran into the jungle. Lost, he wandered around until a lion spotted him.

Thinking fast, the dachshund turned his back on the lion and lay down, pretending to sleep. “Boy, that was one tasty lion!” he said loudly. “After a meal like that, I need to take a nap!”

The lion backed off. “I’ve never seen an animal like that,” he thought. “He must be dangerous.”

A monkey up in a tree saw the whole thing and realized that the dog had fooled the king of beasts. So he jumped onto the lion’s back and explained that he’d been tricked.

Furious, the lion leaped to attack again. But the dachshund saw him just in time and thought fast again. Lifting his head with a yawn, he said loudly, “Where is that monkey? I thought he’d be back by now with another lion!”

WHAT A CARD

Father’s Day was near when I brought my three-year-old son, Tyler, to the card store. Inside, I showed him the cards for dads and told him to pick one.

When I looked back, Tyler was picking up one card after another, opening them up and quickly shoving them back into slots, every which way. “Tyler, what are you doing?” I asked. “Haven’t you found a nice card for Daddy yet?” “No,” he replied. “I’m looking for one with money in it.”

Monday – Friday 9 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday – 9 am – 2:00 pm

Where shopping is a pleasure, Each item a treasure

Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothes Accessories

Knick Knacks Household Furnishings

Donations to the Martin County Council on Aging, Inc.

are welcome and appreciated. The Bargain Shoppe is operated by the

Martin County Council on Aging, Inc.

111 Washington. St. Williamston NC 27892

792-0851

Monday—Friday

9 am—4 pm

Saturday—9 am—2 pm

DEPARTMENT OF AGING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS J = Jamesville OC = Oak City R = Robersonville W = Williamston

Wed. June 1st 10 -11 Shopping Tips- OC 10:30 Shopping Tip - W 11 Bible Study - J 11 Bingo - OC 11 Bingo Day - R 11 ABS (Diet) - W 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W 1:00 -2:00 Dominos - OC Thurs June 2nd 10 ABE – OC 10:30 Shopping Tips -W 11 Corn Toss Game- J 11 Dominos - OC 11 Bible Study- R 11 Bible Study - W 11:30 Work on Craft - J 12 Lunch –J,OC,R, W 1:00 – 2:00 Domino’s _ OC Fri. June 3RD 11 HDM – J,R 11 Bingo - W 11:30 Puzzle Games - W 12 Lunch – W Mon. June 6th 10 Bingo /Dominos - OC 11 Work on Craft - J 11 Exercise - OC 11 Exercise - R 11:30 Info/Referral - OC 11:30 Shopping Tips R 12 Lunch – J,OC,R 1:00 Dominos _ OC Tues. June 7th 10 Shopping Tips - OC 10:30 ABS Diet - W 11 Cooking (with Carolyn) - J 11 Bible Study - OC 11 Bingo Day - R 11 Speaker– W 11:30 Nutrition Ed. -W 12 Lunch –J,OC,R,W 1:00 – 2:00 Domino’s - OC

Wed. June 8th 10 Shopping Tips – OC 10:30 Nutrition Ed. - W 11 Bible Study – J 11 Exercise – OC 11 Butter Bean Game – R 11 Speaker ( Davarius) W 11:30 Nutrition Ed. – R 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W 1:00 Bingo/Dominos - OC Thurs. June 9th 10 Shopping Tips- OC 10:30 Singing - W 11 Guest Speaker – J 11 Bible Study - R,W 11:30 Welfare Counsel - J 11:30 Welfare Counseling - W 12 Lunch – L,OC,R,W 1:00 Bingo /Dominos -OC Fri. June 10th 11 HDM - J 11 HDM - R 11 Bingo/Games - W 12 Lunch - W Mon. June 13th 10 Bingo/Dominos - OC 11 Gardening Tips - J 11ExERcise - OC 11 Exercise - R 11:30 Shopping Tips - R 11:30 Nutrition Ed. - J 12 Lunch – J,OC,R 1:00-2:00 Domino’s _ OC Tues. June 14th 10 Nutrition Ed. - OC 10:30 Exercise - W 11 RDC Bingo - J 11 Bible Study - OC 11 Bingo Day - R 11 Mental Health (Linda Windley) - W 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W 1:00 Bingo/Dominos - OC

DEPARTMENT OF AGING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS J = Jamesville OC = Oak City R = Robersonville W = Williamston

Wed. June 15th 10 Exercise - OC 11 Bible Study – J 11 Nutrition Ed. - OC 11 Corn Hole Game - R 11 Bingo/ Games - W 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W 1:00 Dominos – OC Thurs. June 16th

10 Nutrition Ed. – OC 10:30 Singing – W 11 Shopping Tips - J 11 Exercise – OC 11 Bible Study – R,W 11 :30 Open Discussion - R 12 Lunch –J,OC,R, W Fri. June 17th 11 Talk on Cancer - W 11:30 Information on Cancer – 12 Lunch - W Sunday, June 19

Happy Father’s Day

Mon. June 20th 10 Bingo /Dominos- OC 11 Move it Monday – J 11 Exercise - OC 11 Exercise - R 11:30 Nutrition Ed. - J 12 Lunch – J, OC ,R Tues. June 21 10 Nutrition Ed. - OC 11 Visit Pier - J 11 Bible Study – OC 11 Games - R 11 Fun with DaVarius - W 11:30 Shopping Tips –R 12 Lunch – J,OC,R ,W Wed. June 22nd 10 Shopping Tips - OC 11 Bible Study - J 11 Speaker - OC 11 Bingo – R 11 Conversation - W 11:30 ABE - J 11:30 Eating Smart -W 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W

Thurs.June 23rd 10 Bingo/Dominos - OC 10:30 Singing - W 11 Memory Games - J 11 Bible Study – R,W 11:30 Shopping Tips - J 11:30 Nutrition Ed.- R 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W Fri. Fri. June 24 11 Game/Bingo – W 11:30 Shopping Tips – W 12 Lunch - W

Mon. June 27th 10 Bingo/ Dominos - OC 11 Move it Monday – J 11 Exercise - OC 11 Exercise with Bikes - R 11:30 ABE - J 12 Lunch – J,OC,R 1:00 Bingo /Dominos - OC Tues. June 28th 10 Shopping Tips – OC 10:30 Dressing Your Best(Evora) -W 11 Birthday Celebration – J 11 Bible Study - OC 11 Bingo Day – R 11:30 Linda Windley -J 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W Wed. June 29th 10 Shopping Tips – OC 11 Bible Study – J 11 Exercise - OC 11 Corn Hole – R 11 Chair Exercise– W 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W Thurs. June 30 10 Exercise– OC 10:30 Singing - W 11 Movie Time - J 11 Dominos - OC 11 Bible Study- R,W 11:30 Aging can be Beautiful - R 12 Lunch – J,OC,R,W

I WANT YOUR OLD CELL PHONE!

YOUR OLD CELL PHONE = CRUCIAL

SERVICES FOR SENIORS

Did you know your old cell phone can help provide essential services for our seniors? Please donate your old cell phones to:

MARTIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING 201 LEE STREET

WILLIAMSTON, NC 27892 252-792-1027

PLEASE NOTE: PHONE CHARGERS NOT NEEDED!

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. provides FREE legal services for low income senior residents of Martin County.

Landlord/Tenant Law – Consumer Law – Public Benefits Law – Employment Law Family Law – Education Law, Advance Directives

(Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney for people ages 60 and older) For more information, call 252-758-0113 or 252-792-1027

SHREDDERS

The Martin County Department of Aging has shredders available for public use to shred any papers and junk mail you may have gotten in the mail or if you’re just cleaning out. Feel free to bring it to our office and get rid of it. This may prevent you from being a victim of identity theft.

DONATIONS AND MEMORIALS

Contributions can be made to the Department of Aging in memory or in honor of a person or as a general donation. If you would like a card sent to someone in the family notifying them of your contributions, please let us know. The $5 subscription fee for the newsletter is not considered a memorial donation. This is because, according to the IRS, you are receiving something in return. Therefore, it has to be done separately. Checks should be made payable to Martin County Council on Aging, Inc. (MCCOA), PO Box 1023, Williamston NC 27892. This will insure that your money is used exactly as you prefer. All contributions (not newsletter subscriptions) are tax deductible as provided in Section 10 of the Internal Revenue Code. The following have made donations or memorial contributions since our last newsletter: Jerry & Betty Savage Della Gurganus Kathy Donoghue - In Memory of John Gurkin Irene Wynne – In Memory of Shelton E Rouse William (Bill Silas) Elks Susan & Ervin Harris Alice Peaks – In Memory of Rannie Peaks Wesley E Harris Wesley & Winnie Reason Barber William Earl Harris Noah Baker Margaret (Sis) Harris Marcia S Peele – In Memory of Gordon Peele Evelyn Nicholson – In Memory of Warren Nicholson Pete & Lillie Wynne Dillion & Matt Wynne Rufus & Christine Wynne

NOTICE TO READERS

Please inform the Department of Aging of any change in your address so that we may keep our records up-to-date. The post office now charges us every time they have to give us an address change. IF A NEWSLETTER IS RETURNED TO US BECAUSE OF AN ADDRESS CHANGE, WE WILL NOT REMAIL IT. Please help us keep our costs down. It will also help to insure that you receive your newsletter promptly. Thank you for your continued support.

IN MEMORY Martha A Woolard Garland L Taylor Elvin E Deen Almire M Smith Wayne T Arrants Mickey D Downs Eva M Reeves June B Wynne Marjorie F Nelson Richard F Whelchel William E Matthews Beulah M Williams Brenda J Galloway Catherine G Williams Barbara L Reynolds Ruth H General James D McDowell Harry L Decker Michael L Whitehurst Joseph Outerbridge Jr Elmer R Squires Sr Zykia M James Henry O Savage Kristy E Warren Edmund R McCombs Jr Tasma Ryan Anthony R Sullivan Donald S Cratt Eva C Hudson Elisha Lee Sr Lenwood Connor Jon W Barnes David C Lassiter Rodney P Godley Jr Jayla A Ward Sina G Thurman Ronnie Pettiford Affie N Shephard Cleo W Smith Janet C Swain Melba Cowey Lenner B Edwards William H Alston Rosalie Whitfield Wanda J Joyner

FINDING GOD

When a pound of grief comes our way, we always wonder where God has gone. He’s still there, you know, we've just momentarily, lost our link to the dawn.

Some say most days are like diamonds, I say they're always full of God’s bling. How great it seems, depends on how you hold your heart, to the light, to sing.

God's greatness is always there, it’s just how your soul reflects his light. When you turn to look, deep within you’re soul… All you see is your plight.

Don’t turn your soul away, at these times, don’t turn so deep inside. God is like the brightest diamond, turn to his light, let his loving light preside.

When someone passes, their memories are buried deep within your grief. You won’t lose those memories, by looking without and about, for your relief.

Look at all the great changes that person made, in others’ lives and be awed. These made them a sparkling jewel, where they were literally, the hand of God.

Celebrate the greatness that they became, as they helped those all around. See the angel they became, and by the glory and beauty that they have found.

Remember it’s how you turn the diamond to reflect the sparkle in God’s light. God’s greatness and light can always be found, in the darkest of the night.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HELP PAYING FOR THEIR MEDICARE

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?

IS YOUR MONTHLY INCOME LESS THAN: $1485.00 (SINGLE)

$2003.00 (MARRIED)

If you answered YES, you may be eligible for EXTRA HELP!

Call the Martin County Department of Aging at 252-792-1027 for more information

THE MARTIN COUNTY QUILTERS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM!

The Martin County Quilters are currently working on a quilt at the Martin County Department of Aging, 201 Lee St. They are inviting anyone that quilts or anyone that would like to learn to quilt to join them. As soon as the current quilt is finished they will begin a new quilt.

For more information you may call Mary Matamoros – 252-802-5001

or The Martin County Dept. of Aging at 252-792-1027.

COME JOIN THE FUN!

MY NORTH CAROLINA – MY VOTE

Beginning in 2016, North Carolina will require voters to show a photo identification (photo ID) when they present to vote in person. This change is a result of the Voter Information Verification Act or “VIVA.” (S.L. 2013-381). Until 2016, most voters will not be required to show any form of identification when they vote.

What type of photo IDs will be accepted in 2016?

1. A North Carolina drivers license issued under Article 2 of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes, including a learner's permit or a provisional license.

2. An identification card issued by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. 3. A United States passport. 4. A United States military identification card, including those issued to dependents,

retired military personnel, or civilians. 5. A Veterans Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans

Affairs. 6. A tribal enrollment card issued by a federally recognized tribe. 7. A tribal enrollment card issued by a tribe recognized by this State under Chapter

71A of the General Statutes, provided that it is issued in accordance with a process approved by the State Board of Elections and is signed by an elected official of the tribe.

8. A drivers license or nonoperators identification card issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States, but only if the voter's voter registration was within 90 days of the election.

The Voter Outreach Team is here to provide information and assistance, and can be reached by calling 1-866-522-4723 or by emailing VoterOutreach.sboe@ncsbe.gov. You may also obtain additional information at www.voterid.nc.gov or www.ncsbe.gov.

When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years. Mark Twain One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, make me the kind of man my Daddy is. Later that night, the Father prayed, Dear God, make me the kind of man my son wants me to be. Unknown

MARTIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING EXERCISE PROGRAMS

We are pleased to announce that Deborah Hollis

is our new Health/Wellness Coordinator

How do I get started? The first requirement is obtaining a note from your Doctor stating that you are

able to exercise. This can be brought to the center in person or you may have your doctor fax a note to 792-9141.

Complete a Personal History Form. This form will be updated on a regular basis or as your health condition changes.

When are the classes held? Monday & Wednesday

7:30 – 8:30 Aerobics - Total Body Basics 10:30 – 11:30 Aerobics - Total Body Basics

1:30 – 2:30 Aerobics - Total Body Basics Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 – 10:00 Movin’ and Groovin’ Dance

10:00 – 11:00 Chair Yoga

What do I need to bring to class? All of the exercise equipment needed for classes is provided by the Wellness

Program. I do suggest that you bring a water bottle and a towel.

What do I wear to exercise? Closed toe shoes are REQUIRED at all times. Wear something comfortable and light weight.

Commercial Exercise Equipment: We have a wide variety of commercial exercise equipment ready for your use. Our Wellness Coordinator will give you instructions on all of the equipment and how to use it safely. This equipment may be used anytime during the day when there is not a class in progress.

Donations are not required; however, they are appreciated. Equipment

maintenance and replacement is expensive. Thank you for your help!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

THE MARTIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING CONSIDERS THEIR VOLUNTEERS AS THE MORTAR

BETWEEN THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ITS PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS FILL IN THE GAPS WITH

THEIR TIME, TALENTS, AND ENERGY.

PARTICIPATION IS WELCOMED IN A NUMBER OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

THE BARGAIN SHOPPE VARIOUS OFFICE OPPORTUNITIES

JUST TO NAME A FEW!

THE MARTIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING ALWAYS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AND WE HAVE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT JUST MAY

BE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!

STOP BY OR CALL AND SEE HOW WE MAY WORK TOGETHER TO HELP THE SENIORS OF OUR COUNTY!

MARTIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING

201 LEE STREET WILLIAMSTON, NC 27892

252-792-1027

FANS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Fans are now available at the Martin County Department of Aging.

In order to receive a fan you must meet the following requirements:

You must reside in Martin County You must be 60+ years of age or have a disability

(Proof of disability will have to be shown) There must be a threat to your health or well being

Fans may be picked up at the Martin County Department of Aging, 201 Lee Street, Williamston, NC. If questions please call 252/792-1027.

SECRET PROMISE KEPT

BY: Brian Keefe

The appointment I was on my way to was very important; I was very late and very lost. With my male ego in check, I began to look for a place to ask directions, preferably a gas station. Since I had been crisscrossing the city, my gas gauge was perilously low and time was of the essence.

I spotted the amber glow of light outside the local fire station. What better place to ask directions? I quickly stepped from my car and crossed the street to the station. All three overhead doors were open and I could see red fire engines with their doors ajar, chrome shining, waiting in anticipation for the bell to ring.

As I stepped inside, the aroma of the station assaulted me. It was the smell of the hoses drying in the tower, the oversized rubber boots, jackets and helmets. These smells, mixed in with the freshly washed floors and polished trucks, created that mysterious scent associated with all fire stations. Slowing down, I took a deep breath, closed my eyes and was transported back to my youth, to the fire station where my father worked for 35 years as head of fire maintenance.

I looked down to the end of the fire station and there it stood, sparkling gold to the sky, the fire pole. One day my dad let me and my older brother Jay slide down the pole, twice. In the corner of the station was the "creeper" used to slide under trucks when repairing them. Dad would say, "Hold on" and he would spin me around until I was dizzy as a drunken sailor. It was better than any Tilt-A-Whirl ride I have ever been on.

Next to the creeper was an old soda machine that had the classic Coca-Cola logo on it. It still dispensed the original green 10-ounce bottles, but they were now 35 cents compared with the 10 cents they were back then. A trip to the soda machine was always the highlight of the visit with Dad to the station, my very own bottle of soda.

When I was 10 years old, I took two of my friends by the station to show off my dad and see if we could weasel some sodas out of him. After showing them around the station, I asked Dad if we could each have a soda before we went home for lunch. I detected just the slightest hesitation in my father's voice that day, but he said "Sure" and gave us each a dime. We raced to the soda machine to see if our bottle had a cap with the illustrious star on the inside.

What a lucky day! My cap had a star. I was only two caps away from sending for my very own Davy Crockett hat.

We all thanked my father and headed home for lunch and a summer afternoon of swimming.

I came home early that day from the lake, and as I walked down the hall I heard my parents talking. Mom seemed upset with Dad, and then I heard my name mentioned: "You should have just said you didn't have the money for sodas. Brian would have understood. That money was for your lunch. The kids have to understand that we don't have any extra money and you need to have your lunch."

My dad, in his usual way, just shrugged it off. Before my mother knew I had overheard the conversation, I hurried up the stairs

to the room I shared with my four brothers. As I emptied my pockets, the bottle cap that had caused so many problems fell to the floor. I picked it up and was ready to put it with the other seven when I realized how great a sacrifice my father had made for that bottle cap.

That night I made a promise of repayment. Someday I would be able to tell my father that I knew of the sacrifice he made that afternoon and so many other days, and I would never forget him for it.

My father had his first heart attack at the young age of 47. I guess his lifestyle of working three jobs to support the nine of us finally caught up to him. On the evening of my parents' 25th anniversary, surrounded by all his family, the biggest, loudest, strongest of us all showed the first crack in the armor we as children thought would always be impenetrable.

Over the next eight years, my father battled back and forth, suffering another three heart attacks until he ended up with a pacemaker.

One afternoon my dad's old blue Plymouth wagon broke down, and he called me for a ride to take him to the doctor for his annual checkup. As I pulled into the station, I saw my dad outside with all the other firemen crowded around a brand-new pickup truck. It was a deep blue Ford pickup, and it was a beauty. I mentioned to my dad how nice it was, and he commented that someday he would own a truck like that.

We both laughed. This was always his dream - and it always seemed so unattainable.

At this point in my personal life, I was doing quite well in business, as were all my brothers. We offered to buy him a truck, but as he so aptly put it, "If I don't buy it, I won't feel like it's mine."

As my dad stepped out of the doctor's office I figured the gray pasty look on his face was from being poked, prodded and pricked with needles.

"Let's go," was all he said. As we got into the car, I knew something was wrong. We drove off in silence

and I knew Dad would tell me what was wrong in his own way. I took the long way back to the station. As we drove by our old house, the ball

field, lake and corner store, my dad started talking about the past and the memories each place held.

That's when I knew he was dying. He looked at me and nodded. I understood. We stopped at Cabot's Ice Cream and had an ice cream together for the first

time alone in 15 years. We talked, really talked that day. He told me how proud he was of all of us and that he wasn't afraid of dying. His fear was that he was going to be away from my mother.

I chuckled at him; never had a man been more in love with a woman than my dad.

He made me promise that day that I would never tell anyone of his impending death. As I agreed to his wishes, I knew that it was one of the toughest secrets I would ever have to keep.

At the time, my wife and I were looking for a new car or truck. My father knew the salesman at Cochituate Motors in Wayland, so I asked him if he would go with me to see what I could get for a trade-in toward a new car or truck.

As we entered the showroom, and I started talking with the salesman, I spotted Dad looking at the most beautiful, fully loaded chocolate-brown metal flake pickup truck he or I had ever seen. I saw my dad run his hand over the truck like a sculptor checking his work.

"Dad, I think I should buy a truck. I want to look at something small that is good on gas mileage."

As the salesman left the showroom to get the dealer plate, I suggested that we take the brown truck out for a ride.

"You can't afford this," he said. "I know that, and you know that, but the salesman doesn't," I said. As we pulled out onto Route 27, with my father behind the wheel, we both

laughed like a couple of kids at the fast one we had pulled off. He drove for 10 minutes, commenting about how beautifully it rode while I played with all the bells and whistles.

When we returned to the showroom, we took out a small blue Sundowner truck. My dad commented that this was a better truck for commuting because of gas and all the miles I would be driving. I agreed with him and we returned and finalized the deal with the salesman.

I called my dad a few nights later and asked him if he would come with me to pick up the truck. I think he agreed so quickly just to get one final look at "his brown truck," as he called it.

When we pulled into the dealer's yard, there was my little blue Sundowner with a sold sticker on it. Next to it was the brown pickup, all washed and shiny, with a big SOLD sign on the window.

I glanced over at my father and saw the disappointment register on his face as he said, "Someone bought himself a beautiful truck."

I just nodded and said, "Dad, would you go inside and tell the salesman I'll be right in as soon as I park the car?" As my father walked past the brown truck, he ran his hand along it and I could see the look of disappointment pass over him again.

I pulled my car around to the far side of the building and looked out the window at the man who had given up everything for his family. I watched as the salesman sat him down, handed him a set of keys to his truck - the brown one - and explained that it was for him from me and this was our secret.

My dad looked out the window, our eyes met, and we both nodded and laughed at each other.

I was waiting outside my house when my dad pulled up that night. As he stepped out of his truck, I gave him a big hug and a kiss and told him how much I loved him, and reminded him this was our secret.

We went for a drive that evening. Dad said he understood the truck, but what was the significance of the Coca-Cola bottle cap with the star in the center taped to the steering wheel?

JUNE IS ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Are you worried about your mental sharpness? Or maybe that of a loved one’s? Mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. If you have trouble remembering

someone's name but it comes to you later, that's not a serious memory problem. But if memory problems are seriously affecting your daily life, they could be early

signs of Alzheimer's disease. While the number of symptoms you have and how strong they are vary, it’s important to identify the early signs. You need to ask yourself some tough questions. 1. Memory loss: This is the most common symptom. Do you easily forget information you just learned? Do you lose track of important dates, names, and events? Do you forget big things even happened? Do you ask for the same information over and over? Do you rely heavily on memory aids like Post-it notes or reminders on your smartphone? 2. Trouble planning and problem solving: Do you have trouble making plans and sticking to them? Is it tricky to follow a recipe, even one you’ve used many times? Is it hard to concentrate on detailed tasks, especially if they involve numbers? For example, can you keep track of your bills and balance your checkbook? 3. Daily tasks are a challenge: Even familiar things can become hard. Do you have trouble driving to a location you go to often? Can you complete an ordinary task at work? Do you forget the rules of your favorite game?

4. Times and places are confusing: Can you fully grasp something that’s not happening right now? Are you disoriented? Do you get lost easily? Do you forget where you are? Do you remember how you got there? 5. Changes in vision: Is it harder to read the words on the page? Do you have trouble judging distance? Can you tell colors apart? This is important because it can affect your driving. 6. Words and conversations are frustrating: Vocabulary becomes hard. Can you find the right word you’re looking for? Or do you call things by the wrong name? Conversations can be a struggle. Do you avoid joining in? Are you able to follow along? Do you suddenly stop in the middle of a discussion because you don’t know what to say? Do you keep repeating yourself? 7. You lose things: Everyone misplaces things from time to time, but can you retrace your steps to find them again? Do you put things in unusual places, like your watch in the refrigerator? Do you accuse people of taking things? 8. Lapse in judgment: Have you made poor decisions lately? Do you make mistakes with money, like giving it away when you normally wouldn’t? Are you showering as often? Do you take less care of yourself? Do you dress for the wrong weather? 9. Social withdrawal: Are you scaling back on projects at work? Are you less involved with your favorite hobbies? Do you lack motivation? Do you find yourself watching television or sleeping more than usual? 10. Mood changes: Do you get upset more easily? Do you feel depressed, scared, or anxious? Are you suspicious of people? Seeing Your Doctor

If you notice these signs, talk with your doctor. The doctor will evaluate your physical and mental health. The doctor will also look over your medical history and do a mental status test, which looks at your memory, ability to solve simple problems, and thinking skills. They may also do blood or brain imaging tests.

The doctor may then refer you to someone who specializes in Alzheimer’s, like a neurologist (a doctor who specializes in treating the brain and nervous system), psychiatrist, psychologist, or geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in treating older people). Why You Should Make an Appointment Now

The sooner you know, the better. Starting treatment may help relieve symptoms and keep you independent longer.

It also helps you plan better. You can work out living arrangements, make financial and legal decisions, and build up your support network. WebMD

A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child. Knights of Pythagoras

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW....

There are two days in every week about which we should not worry,

two days which should be kept free of fear and apprehension.

One of these days is YESTERDAY, with its mistakes and cares,

its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.

YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control.

All the money in the world cannot bring back YESTERDAY. We cannot undo a single act we performed;

we cannot erase a single word we said. YESTERDAY is gone.

The other day we should not worry about is TOMORROW with its possible adversities, its burdens, its larger promise.

TOMORROW is also beyond our immediate control.

TOMORROW, the sun will rise, Either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds,

but it will rise. Until it does, we have no stake in TOMORROW

for it is as yet unborn.

This leaves only one day - TODAY. Any man can fight the battles of just one day.

It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities - YESTERDAY and TOMORROW -

That we break down.

It is not the experience of TODAY that drives men mad. It is remorse or bitterness for something which happened YESTERDAY

and the dread of what TOMORROW may bring.

Let us, therefore, live but ONE day at a time.

He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. Clarence B Kelland

DIABETIC RECIPES

All-American Fruit Salad

2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 cup water 1 apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon lime juice 2 cups (8 ounces) strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup (3 ounces) blueberries 1/2 cup (3 ounces) raspberries

What To Do:

1. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and water. Stir in apple; set aside. 2. In another small bowl, mix yogurt, honey, and lime juice until combined. 3. Drain apples and place in a large bowl; add strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Add yogurt mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated.

Family-Pleasin’ Casserole

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 2 cups fresh spinach 2 cups cooked chopped chicken 1 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 eggs, lightly beaten

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat with 1-inch of boiling water, place cauliflower.

Cover and steam 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain well. 3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil; saute bell pepper, mushrooms, and

garlic 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. 4. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, chicken, cheese, onion powder, black pepper and

sauteed vegetables. Pour in eggs and mix well. Pour into baking dish.

5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until set. Serve immediately.

RECIPES

Do Nothing Cake 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 16 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained Icing: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup coconut 1 cup nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla Place first 6 ingredients in a bowl & mix until blended with spoon. Pour into 13×9 inch cake pan. Bake at 350°F 35-40 minutes. For Icing: Mix butter, sugar and evaporated milk together and cook over medium heat until a little thickened. (This usually takes about 5 minutes at a boil). Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Pour over hot cake. Chessy Chicken Noodle Casserole 1 pound chicken breasts, cooked and diced 1 pound wide egg noodles, cooked 24 ounce container sour cream 2 (10 ¾ ounce) cans cream of chicken soup 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed ¼ cup butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9 X 13” baking dish. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, noodles, sour cream, soup and cheeses. Pour into

prepared dish. 3. Mix together cracker crumbs and margarine; sprinkle over top. 4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until crackers are crispy and golden and cheese is melted.

MARTIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING…. proudly serving its older adults since 1972. AVAILABLE SERVICES & PROGRAMS – Contributions are accepted General Transportation – A ride to nutrition sites, buy groceries, pay bills, pick up medicine, etc. Advance notice required Medical Transportation - A ride for scheduled doctor’s appointments. (48 hours notice required.) Congregate Meals – Mid-day programs, activities and hot meals served 5 days a week in a group setting. Home Delivered Meals – A hot mid-day meal delivered to the home bound elderly 5 days a week. Martin Co. United Way funds and Crop Walk also benefit this service. In-Home Aide Respite Care – Relief for the caregiver. A certified nurse’s assistant in your home to take care of your family member for limited hours a week. Health and Wellness Program – Multipurpose exercise program equipped to handle your fitness needs. Aerobics classes offered. Doctor’s note required. Arthritis Foundation exercise classes ongoing. Our Care System – Emergency Response Telephone System. Help is available at the push of a button. $10 installation and $25 a month. Caregiver Information – Educational information available. Support group available upon request Computer Classes – Taught through Martin Community College at the Department of Aging. Fees will apply regardless of age. SHIIP – Information provided concerning Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Part D, etc. Call for an appointment. Information and Referral – If services are not available at the Department of Aging we can refer you to the right agency or organization to meet your needs. Sitter’s List – Private Pay sitters list provided upon request. Bargain Shoppe – Donated items available for sale. Volunteers welcome. Located in Williamston. End of Life Forms – Living Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney. Notary Public provided. Appointments required. Volunteer Opportunities – For anyone who enjoys volunteer work. Participation is welcome in a number of services and programs. Monthly Newsletter – Subscription $7.00. To keep you abreast of older adult issues and activities. Educational and Recreational Trips – Occasional one day trips and special activities. Senior Games – Annual local, district and state competition. Helps 55+ stay active, athletic and competitive to improve life. Senior Tar Heel Cards Income Tax Assistance Referral Health Screenings Legal Assistance Referral

THE MARTIN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

WOULD LIKE TO THANK

MID-EAST COMMISSION – AREA AGENCY ON AGING

MAST PHARMACY

MARTIN COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF GENEROUS SPONSORS

THE MARTIN COUNCIL ON AGING

COULD NOT CONTINUE TO PROVIDE

ENHANCED SERVES TO THE SENIORS OF MARTIN COUNTY.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THESE SPONSORS FOR THEIR

THOUGHTFULNESS, GENEROSITY AND CONTINUED SUPPORT.

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor of, or making a donation

to the

Martin County Department of Aging/Martin County Council On Aging

please contact our office at 252/792-1027