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Senior News
We are on the Web!!
www.AsheServicesforAging.com
Ashe Services for Aging
Inside this issue:
A Note Form the Senior
Center Director
1
Virtual Dementia Tour,
VITA Tax Aide, Senior
Center Auction
2
Day Trips, Evening Classes,
Monthly Singers, Bible
Study
3
Upcoming Events, Nutri-
tion, Closings, Presenters
4
Available Programs at
Your Senior Center
5
Lunch Menu’s 6-7
Ways You Can Help Out At
Your Senior Center
8
Birthday List 9
Services, Support Groups,,
NC Deaf & Hard of Hearing
10
Exercise, Quilting & Sew-
ing, Cards, Board Games
11
Mission & Vision Statement
How to Help Out/Project
Connect
12
Senior Center News Ashe County Senior Center
180 ChattyRob Lane
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone: 336-246-4347
Ashe Senior Center Mission Statement
The mission of the Ashe County Senior Center is to provide services, activities, so-
cialization and intergenerational opportunities to older adults of Ashe County that
enhance their dignity and help them maintain their independence at home.
Vision Statement
To foster community power by mobilizing the strengths and resources of seniors
and community leaders in a community empowered to welcome life's opportunities
for seniors. It is believed that the needs of older adults can best be met by the ef-
forts of interested public and private citizens working together toward this goal.
Therefore, it shall be the philosophy of this organization that the needs of older
adults, are to be found, recognized and reviewed and that every effort shall be
made to promote health and well being within the means and abilities available
thorough the senior center.
The Senior Center is Closed until Further
Notice and All Activities and
Special Events are Subject to Change
A Note From The Senior Center Director—Ashe Services for Aging
continues to be committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of all those in
our community including those who use our services, participate at the senior
center and those who work for us. Since our target population is most nega-
tively impacted by COVID-19, we are taking all reasonable precautions to
limit exposures while still caring for people in our community.
We are keeping up with the most recent information regarding the COVID-19
as it is presented. At this time the Ashe Senior Center will remain closed until
we are advised that it is safe to reopen. This includes the exercise room and
all scheduled activities.
For those of you who have scheduled appointments for our VITA Tax Aide
Program, we are reaching out to you to let you know that when we reopen, we
will call you to reschedule that appointment. We also want to let you know
that the IRS has extended the deadline for filing taxes until July 15th.
If you have Medicare needs, please feel free to call us so we can try to take
care of your needs by phone. We also want to let you know that we are receiv-
ing information from the NC Department of Insurance about scams that are
taking place in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scammers are targeting
older adults and those with serious long term health conditions. Fraudsters
are attempting to bill Medicare for sham tests or treatments related to the
coronavirus and are targeting individuals to illegally obtain money or Medi-
care numbers. Please remember to never give your Medicare to anyone other
than your doctor or other health care providers. Never give your Medicare
number to anyone who contacts you via phone call, texts or emails. Be cau-
tious of anyone who comes to your door offering free coronavirus testing,
treatment, or supplies. Ignore online offers for vaccinations….this is a scam.
If you have an immediate need for food or other supplies, please reach out to
us. We also want to let you know that we truly miss you and we can’t wait un-
til we can safely reopen the senior center.
Wondering What You Can Do to Help?
Ashe Services for Aging, Inc, has started Project Connect, a way for the community to help each other combat social isolation and keep active.
Below are some specific ways you can help connect with our residents and clients during this time of social isolation. For questions or more
information, call Bevin South at 336-246-2461. Items can be mailed or delivered to Ashe Services for Aging, 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jeffer-
son, NC 28640.
Write Letters—Write Letters of encouragement, pick out and send greeting cards or give it your own personal touch and make a card your-
self. Send a picture of your and your family. We can help our residents and clients send you something back too!
Outside Décor—Make or buy birdhouses for the residents or clients to enjoy outside their windows. Support our local business by buying
lawn ornaments that can also be enjoyed when looking out their windows.
Artwork—Have your children draw pictures, paint, or make other crafts for residents and clients to enjoy. We love adult artwork too, so be
sure to share your artistic talent as well.
Send Videos—Send videos encouraging messages, scripture, or stories. You might also send videos of special talents such as playing in-
struments, singing, gymnastics, dance, or playing sports. Videos may be sent via text to 336-620-2091 or by email to bev-
Flowers—Send flowers for residents or clients to enjoy inside and brighten up their room or home. Flowers may be delivered to 180 Chat-
tyrob Lane, West Jefferson, NC and staff will deliver to the residents and clients.
Special Treats—Consider helping out our local businesses and providing a special treat for residents and clients at the same time! Some
ideas include milkshakes, ice cream, donuts, fresh fruit and veggie trays, pastries, etc. This is a great way to support local businesses!
Supporting Businesses– Here are other specific ways that you can help support our local business as well as well as our frontline staff and
have it delivered. For our in-home aide staff, consider sponsoring a cook-free night by sending gift certificates or gift cards to local restau-
rants providing take out. If you want to do something more simple, consider sponsoring just a special snack/treat instead of meals.
If you would like to receive this publication
by email, please let us know by sending
your email to [email protected] .
Senior Center News
Exercise Class Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00
Exercise w/ Ja-
net
10:30 –11:30
Mind and Body
Yoga
10:00
Exercise w/
Janet
10:30 –11:30
Mind and Body
Yoga
10:00
Exercise w/
Janet
Gym 7:30-5:00 Gym 7:30-5:00 Gym 7:30-5:00 Gym 7:30-5:00 Gym 7:30-5:00
Cards, Board Games & Other Games
Quilting, Sewing & Basket Weaving
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10-2 Quilt
Guild Boutique
Class
9-12 Quilting
Class w/ Doris
1-4 Basket
Weaving w/ B.
Miller (CR1)
1-4 New Quilt-
ing Girls
9-12 Cut-Ups
Quilting Class
1-4 Modern
Quilting Group
3rd Mondays
of the Month
12-4 Commu-
nity Service
Quilts 1st
Thursday’s of
Month
Quilting w/
Sheila Reedy
5:30-7:30
(CR1)
2-4 Quilt Guild
Meeting 2nd
Thursday’s of
the Month
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8-11 Rook 8-11 Rook 8-11 Rook
8-5 Billiards 8-5 Billiards 8-5 Billiards 8-5 Billiards 8-5 Billiards
10-12 Art
Class
1:00 Scrabble
(CR 1)
12:30 Cards: Samba
(Women's Only)
10-11 Bingo
Ladies Bridge
Group 9:30-
3:00
12:30-3:00
Mahjong
Card Game
Drop In’s
8:00-5:00 M-F
Billiards
Bingo
Rook
Piano
Horseshoes
Shuffleboard
Book Exchange
Tax Aide at the Senior Center! The Senior Center is offering the VITA Tax
Aide Program this year. The VITA program will be available on Tuesdays and
Thursdays beginning January 28th, 2020. Tax preparations will be held on these
days from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. This service is offered free of charge. VITA Tax
Aide, in conjunction with the IRS and NC Department of Revenue, has trained volunteers to provide this
services. Appointments are required and are being made at the Senior Center. Remember to bring proof
of and all income, your social security card and date of birth for everyone on the return, bring Medicare
and Medicaid card. If you do not have Medicare or Medicaid, bring the letter you received from your
Insurance Company and bring last years return. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete initial infor-
mation. For more information or to make your appointment, please call the Senior Center at 336-246-
4347. You can also make you appointment at the Senior Center front desk. The Federal Government has
extended the deadline to file your taxes to July 15th, 2020.
Its AUCTION time again, are you ready to make a Bid? If so , save the date of Sat-
urday, May 2, 2020. We will have a live auction with a preview of items starting at 11:30
a.m. We will have activities for the children and Hot Dog plates with chips and drinks.
The live auction will start at 1:00 p.m.
Like us on Facebook (Ashe Services for Aging) to be a part of the fun and excitement leading up to the big day.
All donations are tax deductible and all proceeds from the auction go to benefit senior center operations. If you
have any question, please contact Glenda Luther, Senior Center Director, 336.246.4347 or glendalu-
Virtual Dementia Tour
The truth is that when dementia strikes, it strikes the whole community, not just the individual. Thanks
to the Virtual Dementia Tour, health care professionals, family caregivers, business leaders, first re-
sponders and educators are experiencing for themselves the physical and mental challenges facing peo-
ple with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
The Virtual Dementia Tour—a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of de-
mentia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction— is Your Window into Their World.
During a Virtual Dementia Tour experience, trained facilitators guide participants outfitted with pa-
tented devices that alter their senses while they try to complete common everyday tasks.
Call today for an appointment! LIMITED TO FIRST 24 PARTICIPANTS.
Caldwell Hospice is excited to offer the Virtual Dementia Tour to our community. Participants are led
through the approximately 45-minute experience in 10-minute intervals and only need to be present for
their appointment time.
Take the tour on April 27, 2020 from 1-3 pm at Ashe Services for Aging, 180
Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
For more information contact: Lisa Caviness, Caldwell Hospice Public Relations
& Marketing Specialist, at [email protected] or 828-754-0101 or
Services
Senior Center News
A.S.H.E.
A Safe Home for Everyone
With Vickie Flanagan
2nd Friday of the Month from 10-11:30
Supportive Journal Group for Survivors,
Family Members, and Caregivers of Sexual
Violence
Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group @ Assisted Living
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month @ 4:00
Helping Hands Grief Support at the Senior Center
2nd & Last Thursdays of the Month from 3-5:00
R.A.P.P. (Relatives as Parents Program) 3rd of
Thursday’s of the Month
Diabetes Support Group at the Senior Center 3rd
Monday of each Month
Stacy Wilson
with the North
Carolina Deaf
and Hard of
Hearing is here at
the Senior Center
every 2nd Tues-
day of the month.
For those who are new to
Medicare or if you have
questions about Medicare.
Please call the senior center to
make an appointment at:
336-246-4347.
8-4 Mon—Fri
Medicare Part D,
Supplements & LIS Assistance
Adult Day Classes
12:30-2:30 Basic Skills Class
Senior Center News
Did you say Road Trip? Join the Senior Center as we go on
some road trips.
No Trips to be Scheduled
Due to the Coronavirus
Attention: Must Pay Upon Signing Up
Please come by the Senior Center for more information and to see
about more upcoming over night trips!!
Please check our Senior Center Over Night and Day Trips
Book for pricing and availability. Or call the
Senior Center at: 336-246-4347.
* NO Refunds unless the minimum does not go
Monthly Singers
Linda south & Family—Tuesdays 2 times
a month
Ray & Della—1st Thursday & 2nd Friday
of the month
Ed Jones—Every other Wednesday
Fleetwood Folk—Last Friday of the Month
Evening Classes
Mondays - @ 5:30 - Weight Watchers (MPR)
Tuesdays - @ 5:30 Quilting with Sheila Reedy
*Please note that some of the evening classes
have fees associated with them.
Note: Time and Dates Subject To Change
Bible Study
Tuesday
10:00 - 11:30 Bible Study
11:00 - 2:00 Greg’s Chaplin
Services
Wednesday
10:30 DVD Based Bible Study
For an appointment:
1-800-359-8404
Or 336-838-8886
Wednesday ’s Only
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Senior Hot Line -
1-877-579-7562
9:00 am—11:00 am
& 1:00 pm—3:00 pm
Monday—Friday
Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Senior
Legal Helpline provides free legal
help to North Carolinians who are 60
years of age or older and need assis-
tance with housing, consumer rights,
public benefits, elder abuse and oth-
er civil (non-criminal) legal matters.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Special Guest Speakers & Presenters at the Senior Center
4/1 Vaya Health—Mandy Matney—Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing
Medications 11:30-12:30 p.m.
5/6 Vaya Health –Mandy Matney—Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool
Under Pressure
6/3 Vaya Health—Mandy Matney– Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind
Nutrition—April 9th
The Senior Center will be Closed Friday, April
10th, 2019 in observance of Good Friday
April 16th & 17th
8-4 pm
Available Programs at Your Senior Center
VOLUNTEERING SHIIP Program - Seniors’ Health Insurance
Information Program
SHIIP Coordinator: Glenda Luther
The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIIP) is
a division of the NC Department of Insurance.
They train coordinators and volunteers at part-
nering agencies across the state to provide free,
unbiased counseling about Medicare in the com-
munity. Come join our team in helping others
navigate through Medicare. Volunteers will need
to complete an initial online training & attend
quarterly trainings. Volunteers must perform at
least 40 hours of service each year and stay cur-
rent in Shiptalk.
Home Delivered Meals Volunteers -
Nutrition Supervisor - Brenda Phillips
Our Home Delivered Meals Program is in need
of drivers to volunteer to deliver meals to those
that are homebound. You will ride with someone
until you learn the route. You can volunteer 1 or
2 days a week or more, a couple of hours a day.
Senior Center Volunteer Needs: Home Delivered Meal Drivers, Exercise Trainer,
Computer Teacher, SHIIP Program, Arts &
Crafts, Line Dancing, Jewelry Making, Cou-
poning, Flower Arranging, Stained Glass, Jour-
naling (Leaving your legacy).
Evidence Based Class Trainers The Senior
Center is looking for individuals willing to be-
come class leaders and Lay Leaders in A Matter
of Balance, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Walk with
Ease. The Senior Center would pay for your
training provided you signed a two year commit-
ment to the programs. There maybe added bene-
fits to some of these programs, come by the sen-
ior center to find out what those are.
Ways You Can Help Out At Your Senior Center
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
LEGACY GIFT PROGRAM
Ashe Services for Aging/Senior Center is committed to
bring quality programs and services to older adults in
Ashe County. It is also our mission to provide services,
activities, socialization and intergenerational opportuni-
ties to older adults of Ashe County that enhance their
dignity and help them maintain their independence at
home. Most if not all of our services are provided to our
older adults at no charge. We are also committed to
planning ahead to meet future needs of our senior cen-
ters needs. To do this, donations are needed and appre-
ciated. Legacy gifts are our term for these charitable
contributions that help in both the long and short term.
Individuals and organization can contribute in the fol-
lowing areas:
Outright Gifts: - donations of cash, property or certain
securities
Bequests - name Ashe Senior Center in your will as a
beneficiary of cash, property, a percentage of the estate
or the remainder of the estate
Insurance Policy Beneficiary - Name Ashe Senior
Center as beneficiary of death benefit
Retirement Plan/IRA - Name Ashe Senior Center as
beneficiary of death benefit
Endowment Fund - Make any of the above gifts
through the Ashe Services for Aging/Senior Center or
through our Foundation to provide permanent financial
support from programs and services
Please contact us for more information about donating
to Ashe Services for Aging/Senior Center. Legacy Gifts
received will be recognized on our wall in the Senior
Center on the Family Tree wall.
Donations are tax deductible.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
ACTA - Transportation Shuttle Services
Available at Senior Center!
If you are 60 or older and live within the Jefferson/
West Jefferson City Limits. The Senior Center can
provide tickets for you to ride the shuttle free of
charge. If you would like more information on
how to apply for this service please contact the
senior center at 336-246-4347.
Note: Must apply in person at the Senior Center,
cannot apply over the phone and no one can apply
for some one else.
Meals on Wheels/Home Delivered Meals -
Have trouble making your own meals? Call Ashe
Services for Aging and see if you qualify for our
Home Delivered meals program and see if we can
provide to your area. Call 336-246-4347.
Other Services
Medi-Home Health Promotions w/ Rachael John-
ston—Blood Pressure Checks—2nd Monday’s of
the month
Kindred @ Home w/Linda Bretz—Blood Pressure
Checks—2nd Thursday’s of the month
SHIIP INFORMATION
The Road to Medicare
It is very important for everyone becoming eligible for
Medicare to get accurate information about coverage
and delivery options, including supplemental health in-
surance, Medicare health plans and prescription drug
coverage. Attention to these issues will help you avoid
serious and costly problems later.
The Senior’s Health Insurance Information Program
(SHIIP) provides FREE, unbiased information about
Medicare and other insurance related issues, and the
Senior Center has SHIIP volunteers to help you navigate
the world of Medicare.
SHIIP has created a handout “The Road to Medicare:
Planning Your Drive Toward 65.” It outlines the deci-
sions you’ll need to make and what options are available
through the Medicare System.
The Road to Medicare handout includes the following:
Caution: Slippery Road Ahead - Ways to Prepare for
Medicare
Green Light: Enrollment - When and how you need
to enroll in Medicare
Detour: Working Past 65 - Information for beneficiar-
ies who plan to work beyond age 65
Which Way to Supplemental Coverage? - Choices in
health insurance to supplemental Medicare
Stop: Get Help - Resources for further information
and assistance on the road to Medicare
Please don’t wait to make your Medicare decisions.
Please contact Ashe Services for Aging/Senior Center
and speak with a certified SHIIP Volunteer Counselor to
discuss your Medicare options. To arrange an appoint-
ment with a SHIIP Volunteer Counselor, contact the
Senior Center at 336-246-4347.
Call in for lunch by 9:00
336-246-4347
Attention: Ashe Services
for Aging/Senior Center
does not deliver Home De-
livered Meals and have
there Congregate Meal on
days the Ashe County
School System has closed
due to bad weather.
