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KVSSNewsletter
May/June 2018What’s Inside
1...Blackboard
2...E.D. Message
3...Ads & Puzzles
4...Announcements
6...Events & SHL
7...Wellness
8...Schedule
Kroger donates to KVSS!
When you register for Kroger Community Rewards, KVSS will receive a percentage of your sale when you use your Kroger Card.
There are two ways to register:1. Log on: www.kroger.com/account/enrollcommunityrewardsnow
2.Call 1-800-576-4377 to register
Use KVSS code: 90896
Annual PicnicJoin KVSS at our
May 30th 10AM-2PMTiskelwah Center
600 Florida St, Charleston, WV 25302
KVSS Blackboard
Finally, spring has arrived! We have some fun things to tell you about. Our Senior Picnic is happening on May 30th and you can expect lots of vendors, bingo, photo booth, fund raiser (raffle) for KVSS’s programs and services-Christmas in July, as well as items being raffled “that day”, lots of great food and music by Southern Cookin’!
On a sad note, we lost one of our long time volunteers, Dorothy King. Many of you may remember, Dorothy was featured on the front of the Life section of the Gazette, zip-lining at 90 years old! She also participated in our fashion show a few years back. Dorothy was a gracious lady and she will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family!
In cleaning out some of my mother’s boxes, I came across this poem that was written by my grandfather, Emery Elbert Flint’s brother, Fletcher Ezikiel Flint, who was from Rainelle, WV:
They Say I am Growing OldI have heard them tell it times untold in language plain and bold,
But I am NOT growing old.This frail old shell in which I dwell is growing old, I know full well,
But I am NOT growing old.What if my hair is turning gray? Gray hair is honorable, they say.What if my eyesight’s growing dim? I still can see to follow HIM.Who sacrificed His life for me upon the cross of Calvary.
What should I care if Time’s old plow has left the furrows on my brow?Another house not made by hand awaits me in the Glory Land.What though I falter in my walk? What though my tongue refuse to talk?I still can tread the narrow way; I still can watch and praise and pray.
My hearing may not be as keen as in the past it may have been;Still I can hear my Savior say in whispers soft, “This is the Way.”The outward man, do what I can to lengthen out this life’s short span,Shall perish and return to dust, as everything in nature must.
The inward man, the scriptures say, is growing stronger every day.Then how can I be growing old, when safe within my Savior’s fold.Ere long my soul shall fly away and leave this tenement of clay?This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise to seize the everlasting prize.
I’ll meet you on the streets of GoldAnd prove that I’m NOT growing old.
From the: Executive Director
Paulette JusticeKVSS Exec. Director
Paulette Justice
Christmas in JulyKVSS Annual Fundraiser
A new twist to our fund raising efforts at Kanawha Valley Senior Services, is our Christmas in July raffle! We want you to join in our fun and help our cause! We are selling raffle tickets at $10 per ticket to help support all of our senior programs- in home services and congregate and in-home delivered meals to seniors throughout Kanawha County. Our funding has not changed since 2008, so it has not changed with the cost of living and minimum wage increases. Consequently, we do not have enough funding to provide all the services that are needed. So, we came up with a creative and fun way to raise money- we need our community support to achieve our goal (or exceed) of $10,000.
We have 25 wonderful prizes, baskets, gift certificates and more. We are raffling off these prizes the first 25 days of July 2018- our 25 Days of Christmas in July! We are selling tickets NOW and will continue through July 24th. The more tickets you purchase, the better your chances to win over those 25 days! We hope you will be a part of this special fund raiser. For a list of the daily prizes, visit our website at kvss.org or stop in and ask for a list!
Prizes Include:• Mardi Gras Casino Basket (Over $400 value)
• Flat Screen TV• Round of Golf for 4 at Cacapon Resort State Park
• Coleman 10- person tent with large lantern• Bath accoutrements and Gift card
• Gift Certificate to Mi Cocina DeAmor• Koolatron 6 bottle Wine Cooler
• Holiday Inn overnight stay • Gardening Supplies, Patio Party Set, Sunglasses
• Queen Bedroom Set and Decor • Auto Vacuum and Microscope Cell Phone Attachment • Leather handbag, Aztec Blanket, and a Matching Lamp
• Fleece Jacket, Basket, Tshirt, Thermal coffee mug• Picnic basket- filled with Bottle of wine and Picnic Supplies
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!
2018 Garden Tools Search
• STEP CHILDREN • GUARDIANSHIP • SIMPLE SPENDTHRIFT TRUSTS • SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS • TRUSTS FOR PET CARE • UNMARRIED PARTNERS • SPECIAL USE OF RESIDENCE • GIFTS TO CHARITIES • EXCLUSION OF SOME HEIRS• MARRIED COUPLES• DISABLED ADULT HEIRS
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
(304)925-13334200 Malden Drive
Charleston, WV 25306PERSONAL INJURY
www.larrylrowe.com
WILLS
Hospice, Palliative Care and Grief Support... (304) 768-8523 or (800) 560-8523
Boone Braxton Clay Fayette Greenbrier Jackson Kanawha Lincoln Mason Monroe Nicholas Pocahontas Putnam Roane Summers Webster
www.hospicecarewv.orgCharleston
1606 Kanawha Blvd., WestCharleston, WV 25387-2536
(304) 768-8523 / (800) 560-8523Lewisburg
1265 Maplewood AvenueLewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 645-2700 / (800) 237-0842
Our Drivers posing with their new cars
Aging & Family Services 17th Annual
Senior Olympics June 12th—15th, 2018
Potomac State College, Keyser, WV
All citizens age 55 or older are eligible to participate Residents from any state or county may participate
$30 Registration fee covers:
Competition Pic-Nic & Entertainment Bingo games Banquet Goodie Bag Olympic T-Shirt Dance Over 500 ribbons, medals and trophies
Competitions Include:
Baking Crafts Talent Event Track Events Corn Hole Toss Disc Golf Toss Bowling Horse Shoes Football Throw Archery Basketball Golf Putting Billiards Ping Pong Spelling Bee Bocce Scrabble Poker Ladder Ball and more!!
Contact Aging & Family Services—304-788-5467—[email protected]
Left to right- Guy Brocklebank, Donald Pittenger, St. Albans Driver, Tim Pottorff Nutrition Manager, Sammi
King, Sales, Dutch Miller, Patrick Duncan, Transportation Driver, Cody Rodriguez, Chesapeake Driver
Older Americans Month 2018: Engage at Every Age
Across the country, older Americans – a rapidly growing population – are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to enrich their communities. They’re working and volunteering, mentoring and learning, leading and engaging.
For 55 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been observed to recognize older Americans and their contributions to our communities. Led by the Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging, every May offers opportunity to hear from, support, and celebrate our nation’s elders. This year’s OAM theme, “Engage at Every Age,” emphasizes the importance of being active and involved, no matter when or where you are in life. You are never too old (or too young) to participate in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
It is becoming more apparent that remaining socially engaged can improve the quality of life for older adults. KVSS will use OAM 2018 to focus on how older adults in our area are engaging with friends and family, and through various community activities. KVSS will celebrate “Engage at Any Age” with a special meal on May 16, 2018. We encourage you to get involved in some of our programs and activities throughout the month!
Join KVSS in celebrating by participating the Selfie Challenge! We want to see how you’re engaging. Simply take a selfie (or have someone take your photo) send it through our website kvss.org.
How to use the Voucher System
1 Person: $1860.00/ Month Or $22,311.00/Year2 People: $2504.00/ Month Or $30,044.00/Year
*You may pick up vouchers for 3 seniors only. We must have each senior's
Please Note: There will be a limited number of vouchers Vouchers will Not be given outdistributed at each location. at the main KVSS office.
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.Friday, June 8th Tues. & Wed. June 12 & 13th Thursday, June 14thChas. Area Nutrition Site Capitol Market Dunbar Senior CenterTiskelwah Center 800 Smith St. 210 12th St.600 Florida St. Charleston, WV Dunbar, WVCharleston, WV
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 19th Wednesday, June 20th Thursday, June 21stElk River Community Center Rand Community Center Nitro Community Center902 Main St. 5701 Church Dr. 21st St. and 2nd. Ave.Elkview, WV Rand, WV Nitro, WV
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 26 Wednesday, June 27th Thursday, June 28thHansford Senior Center Clendenin Community Center S. Charleston Recreation Ctr.500 Washington St. 1st. Street & Koontz Ave. 601 Jefferson Rd.St. Albans, WV Clendenin, WV South Charleston, WV
For more information, please contact Kanawha Valley Senior Services at (304)348-0707.
Must be Age 60 or Older & Must bring Photo I.D. *Household Income must be Below:
photo I.D., address, phone number, income, and a signed note granting permission for you to pick up the voucher for them. We must see your photo I.D. as well.
Senior Farmers' Market
VouchersOnly One $28.00 Coupon Book per Household.
Wellness Spotlight: Risk of Falls
KVSS is a non-profit 501(c)3organization created in the early 1970’s to provide programs of service to individuals in the scenic and historic Kanawha Valley of West Virginia. The mission of Kanawha Valley Senior Services (KVSS) helps seniors age successfully. Programs range from assisting elders and veterans in their own home to the adult Alzheimer Day Center to helping well-elderly with socialization and preventive measures. Our organization offers an ever-growing array of senior activities such as employment, nutrition, shopping, quilting, sewing, painting, poetry, computer lessons, Tai Chi, Healthy Steps Class Zumba, Bingo, Big-Screen Movie Days, life-enrichment and continuing education courses, gardening, cooking classes and so much more. KVSS coordinates and cooperates with federal, state, and county agencies to assure that health, educational, recreational, intergenerational and economic benefits are readily available to senior citizens. The organization is passionately dedicated to the mission of making the broad spectrum of services happen. Truly our success is possible because of past contributions, donations, grants, and fundraisers—not to mention the wonderful host of staff and clients. KVSS is funded by Bureau of Senior Services, WV DHHR, WV Division of Transit, Metro AAA, The Kanawha County Commission, private donations, fundraisers & grants. KVSS does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, handicap, disability or national origin. The suggestions contained and resources referenced in this publication are for informational purposes only. Please consult a trained professional before taking any actions in follow-up to information that you learn or read. KVSS shall not be liable for any damages or any other liability that may occur.
Tiskelwah Senior CenterMondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
10:45 —11:45 a.m.Zumba
10 a.m.— 3 p.m.Art Class
9 a.m.— NoonWeight/Exercise Room Open
Noon Lunch @ CANS
Phone DirectoryKVSS Main Office
348-0707
Tiskelwah345-9700
Transportation348-0726
Family Caregiver Program345-6755
10:30 —11:30 a.m.Healthy Steps
1:30 —2:30 p.m.Tai Chi
9 a.m.— NoonWeight/Exercise Room Open
Noon Lunch @ CANS
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Contact us at:304-348-0707
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Drivers and caregivers needed
Contact us at:304-348-0707
Have you visitied our website?kvss.org
SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program)
Toll-Free: 844-348-0707
KVSS Offers Computer Classes. Call today to register for an upcom-
ing session. 304-348-0707
Location:KVSS Main Office - Reservations
required.
10:30 —11:30 a.m.Healthy Steps
1:30 —2:30 p.m.Tai Chi
9 a.m.— NoonWeight/Exercise Room Open
Noon Lunch @ CANS
10:45 —11:45 a.m.Zumba
10 a.m.— 3 p.m.Art Class
9 a.m.— NoonWeight/Exercise Room Open
Noon Lunch @ CANS
10:45 —11:45 a.m.Zumba
10 a.m.— 3 p.m.Art Class
9 a.m.— NoonWeight/Exercise Room Open
Noon Lunch @ CANS
Kanawha Valley Senior Services 2428 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25311T: 304-348-0707 Toll Free: 844-348-0707
Kanawha Valley Senior Services: 304-348-0707 for more information on:
Employment Opportunities Volunteer Programs In-home Health Transportation Nutrition
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PERMIT NO. 13
Help keep a senior warm this Holiday Season. Donate your winter garments at any of our
KVSS locations.
