October 2014
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COMING IN OCTOBER
***BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS FOR
ADULTS
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Guests enjoy pot luck before the Gospel Sing.
Wiley’s Sharp Shots
SOMETIMES THE WORDS “THANK YOU” JUST AREN’T
ENOUGH!
By Jim Griffin
The past seven months that I have spent working at the
Franklin County Senior Activity Center have truly been a highlight
in my working career. Not only has this experience renewed my
faith in people and their many kindnesses in general, but it has renewed my faith in the support provided by the community as well.
***2015 MEDICARE SHIP COUNSELING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Do you think your Medicare prescription drug plan
and/or Medicare Advantage Plan is the best choice
for 2015? Don’t assume that keeping your current
plan is your best choice. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays and formularies change every
year. Call the Frankfort Senior Activity Center (502223-5794) to schedule an appointment with a Medicare SHIP counselor to help you choose your Part D
drug plan and look at available Medicare Advantage Plans. Maggie Friel and Scott Mello look forward to meeting with you.
***DEVOTION & BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., Card Room
I asked to write this article in an effort to thank the many
***SENIOR NIGHT OUT ROARING 20’s DINNER
people and organizations that support the Center on a regular basis. I have firsthand knowledge of many of these donations as they DANCE***
Thursday, October 16, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
are funneled through the kitchen to be dispersed. On a regular
basis we receive bread, sweet rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and cup(See the calendar on page 6 and list of events on pages 8 and 9
cakes from the Kroger West store here in Frankfort. These items
for more information.)
are generally frozen and then thawed and used for birthdays or
other special occasions at the center. The bread that Kroger West
provides more often than not is served on a daily basis here and is a huge cost savings to the kitchen budget.
Poppy’s Bakery and Starbucks both donate pastries, donuts, and various other baked goods on a daily basis.
Our members love the delicious goodies that we receive, and we do our best to have these available to our residents the
same day they are delivered or the very next day. Panera Bakery provides bagels, breads, and also some sweet concoctions for our members, and as a result we have established our very own Bagel Bar at the center so our members can
view and select their favorite bagels on a daily basis.
Recently Big Lots has begun donating bread and Hostess Cakes for our members and let me tell you they just
love it! King’s Daughters Apartments receives a shipment of food once a month to distribute to their members, and not
long ago they began calling the Center when they realized they had more food than their members could use.
(Continued on page 9 )
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DONATIONS
THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED TO OUR PROGRAMS IN ANY WAY.
Donations ($1 to $99)
Donn R. & Joan K. Adrian
Anonymous
Margaret A. Ashburner
Mary Alene Barber
Robert & Carrie Bemiss
Lou Bibb
Fran Bradshaw
Louise S. Bryant
Nick S. Castanis
Arnold & Odessa Clark
Carolyn L. Clark
Jeanne K. Costigan
Karen Hilborn Crabtree
Helen B. Davis
Mattie Duncan
Charles Franklin
Helen Hartley
William F. & Jean D. Haydon
Jimmy D. & Charlotta F. Helton
Glendolyn N. Hughes
Cecil & Margaret T. Hulette
Erika J. Kaiser
Betty Zoe Kent
Ruby L. Layson
Pauline R. Martin
Ronnie Martin
Judy R. Maynard
B. Ellen Miracle
Irma B. Moore
Robert & Linda Nickel
Brian M. Osborne
Betty J. Peat
Louise Quarles
Algin & Shirley Roberts
Aleen Schaaf
Lucy Bailey Smith
Jack W. & Mary F. Thompson
Elizabeth H. Turner
Betty Updike
Loretta M. Warner
Priscilla West
Myrtle M. Wood
Friends of the Center
($100 to $999)
Jerry J. & Jo Ann Adams
Scott A. & Joyce Ramsey Beeker
Lorenzo D. & Myfanwy M. Eads
Alan B. & Beverly J. Graham
Jim & Ruth Hilborn
Ralph Lee Kring
Ladies of Hope – Hope
Lutheran Church
Thomas R. & Jo Alice Layman
Elizabeth McCracken
Jewel Ramsey
Mary E. Reed
Bobby C. & Juanita H. Rice
Don & Jackie True
Donors ($1000 to $2499)
Sterling Lathrem
Mary Alvis Powell
Rose A. Roberts
Margaret Q. Travis
Organizations & Churches
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4075
Ladies Class of Peaks Mill Christian
Church
One Way Joy Class of Highland Christian
Church
In Honor
THE 127 YARD SALE VOLUNTEERS:
NANCY WILSON, WANDA JUNE
EASTMAN, MATTIE CLAY,
CONNIE KUYATH, CHERYL
McKINNEY, JOHN RITCHIE, MR.
JIM & THE INMATES, AND SPECIAL THANKS TO MARY BELLE
DAILY
Edwin B. & Nancy C. Yates
BONNIE REEVES
James C. Reeves
HARVEY GAINES, JR.
*DIED 5-22-14
Wilma J. Gaines
KIRTLEY GREEN
Waldine Green
CLELA LEE, JR.
James W. “Bill” & Norma C. Dills
BETTE LONG
Ann L. Dean
JACK RIDDLE
Elizabeth Bickers
LINDA D. SMITH, MY FRIEND
Dorothy Cozine
DAVID TAYLOR
Douglas & Connie Riddle
JANE ANN WALLACE WASH – 1956
GRADUATE OF FHS
Ann C. Waird
(Friends at Fish & Wildlife)
Denise Boebingeer
David Bruce
Donna Covington
Tai Edwards
Rose Mack
Carrie Shipley
WALLACE WHALIN
Rose E. Whalin
ROY WOOD *Oct 1928 – Oct. 1997
Joyce M. Wood
MARVIN & FRANCES SCARFE
Beverly & Art VanHouten, III
In Memory
PARENTS B. PHILLIP & RUTH
BRYAN
Bobby R. & Patty Brewer
SARAH CRUMP
Helen S. Wingate
ELSIE SULLIVAN FRANKLIN
Elizabeth Sullivan
For every minute of anger, you
lose 60 seconds of happiness.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
October Medical Journal
by Dr. Jan Weisberg
The CDC Advisory Committee on immunization practices has recommended Prevnar 13 pneumococcal vaccine
for adults aged 65 and older, even if they have already received Pneumovax 23. ACIP recommends that unvaccinated
elders should receive a dose of Prevnar 13, followed by a dose of Pneumovax 23. The committee further advises that
those who've already received Pneumovax should receive a dose of Prevnar. Sounds simple enough, but Medicare currently will not reimburse patients for the two vaccine regimen. Prevnar 13 costs $136 per shot; that will pose a difficult
problem for many seniors. Fortunately the two vaccine regimen doesn't hold for flu so far.
Speaking of flu vaccine, however, there is some evidence that the high-dose influenza vaccine protects elders
better than a standard dose formulation. Laboratory confirmed influenza caused by any viral type occurred in 1.4% of the
high-dose group and 1.9% of the standard dose group. Although that does not seem like much of a difference, it translates to a relative efficacy for the high-dose formulation of almost 25% over the standard dose.
Prophylactic aspirin is now believed to have additional benefits. Daily low-dose aspirin for a minimum of five
years appears to have more benefit than harm in terms of cancer prevention. A recent review found reduced cancer incidence and mortality at doses between 75 and 325 mg per day, starting between ages 50 and 65, with longer duration of
use appearing to confer the greatest benefits. Men and women at average risk who took aspirin for a decade could expect relative reductions of 9% and 7%, respectively, in the rate of cancer, heart attacks, or stroke over fifteen years. The
researchers found substantial benefit in terms of colorectal, esophageal, and gastric cancer incidence and mortality. Reductions in breast, lung, and prostate cancers were more modest. The down side of aspirin use is an increased risk for
bleeding events. They did not offer an explanation of how aspirin works in these diseases.
The California Supreme Court ruled that people with Alzheimer's disease are not liable for injuries they may
cause their paid in-home care givers. In its ruling the Court pointed out that "people hired to work with Alzheimer's patients should know the disease commonly causes physical aggression and agitation in its later stages." This is interesting
because many Alzheimer patients I have seen get aggressive.
Maintaining a good relationship with one's neighbors seems to have positive impact on heart attack risk. At the
beginning of the study, the participants were asked to rate, on a scale of 1-7, how much they considered themselves to be
an accepted part of the neighborhood, how much they felt they could look to their neighbors for help, or how friendly
their neighbors were. Those who've had the best relationships with their neighbors had a 67% lower risk of suffering a
heart attack. This study does not allow definitive conclusions, but I believe it again points out the negative effect of stress
and that keeping good relationships is good for one's health.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WINTER SQUASH
Winter squash is at the peak of its season, has the best flavor and is the least expensive, and is loaded with goodness.
Winter squash is one of the richest sources of plant based anti-inflammatory nutrients such as omega 3s and betacarotene, which are important for a strong immune system to help protect against colds and flu. Winter squash also contain beneficial amounts of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber - which is just right for filling you up, not out. Butternut squash's
beta-carotene content even rivals that of mangoes and cantaloupe and is thought to aid in the fight against cancer, heart
disease, and cataracts. Beta-carotene may also play a role in reducing lung inflammation and emphysema. All varieties
of squash are good nutrition choices, but winter varieties tend to be more nutrient-dense. They generally contain much
more beta-carotene and more of several B vitamins than summer squash.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
OUR COMMUNITY
By Dianna Rogers, Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator
Nancy Yates and Benda Lyen enjoy volunteering in the Picket Fence
WISH LIST: A PICK-UP TRUCK
We wish we had a pick-up truck every day, and sometimes many times a day. Our old blue stand-by finally
gave up, and we miss it more than we realized. Pickups make it possible for us to go after food, supplies,
hardware, garden and lawn provisions, and equipment. One of the most effective purposes for having a
pick-up truck at the Center is for collecting the many
donations we receive-- of just about anything you can
imagine. Donated items might be used for Center purposes, as fundraisers, to stock our shops, or to supply
people with needed items they can’t afford. That’s an
extremely high-value vehicle.
If you have a pick-up you can donate it would
go a long way towards touching the lives of many seniors through the countless services and opportunities
provided by the Center. We are a 501c3 non-profit
organization, and your donation is tax-deductible and
greatly appreciated!
ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Need some help with respite care for a loved one? Our
Adult Day Program might be just your solution. It’s
open 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. daily. If you have a loved
one with a debilitating disease who needs a safe place
to spend their day enjoying socialization, reminiscing,
music, light exercise, rest, pet therapy and a nutritious
meal in a peaceful atmosphere, contact Director Barbara Harrod at 502-223-5794.
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they
just have the heart.
Elizabeth Andrew
Hey guys! We are fast heading into fall. I am deviating
a bit from writing my article on a particular person. Instead, I
would like to reinforce how many wonderful volunteers we
have in our community. Most of us are so blessed to have our
needs met, and actually many of us have more than we need.
But this isn’t the case for all.
A while back I received a call from someone concerned about an elderly friend who had no food – and by no
food I mean all she had were a couple of cans of soup. I called
the person, and sure enough she was in dire straits. I packed
up about four bags of food to take her, and I can tell you she
was overjoyed to have enough food to last for about two weeks.
I came back to the office the next day and packed up personal
items like shampoo, soap, and toothpaste to take to her on my
second trip.
Guess where those food and personal items came
from? The many people and groups who donate to the Senior
Activity Center in so many ways. We have people give money
or donate items to sell in our shops and groups who pour in
with canned goods and personal items. I have mentioned the
Elks Lodge before for their wonderful efforts for the Center, but
a big shout goes out to them again, because when I was packing up items for this elderly person I was able to go to a fully
stocked cabinet for canned goods and personal products.
Times are hard and I get more and more calls for various types of assistance. For some calls I can refer people to
other agencies who might be able to help, but a lot of calls are
for food, the most basic need of all. I am so thankful that we
have so many generous people in our community who step up
to the plate. Sometimes when I’m sitting at home thinking
about those calls I’ve received, I think of the generosity of the
community and how it allows me to pack up groceries and take
them to someone in need. It is very rewarding and humbling to
know that I represent the generosity of this community to someone who might not have had a meal the night before. I wish
members of the community could go with me to deliver food
and see the difference their donations make. They would get
the same warm, fuzzy feeling. Thank you to a wonderfully generous community!!!
GET YOUR FLU SHOTS!!
The Franklin County Health Department will be
at the Senior Activity Center on Monday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m. for approximately one hour to
administer flu shots. They will be given in the
Center’s library. For the cost of the shot to be
covered by Medicare or your other insurance,
you must bring your Medicare or insurance card
with you. Please contact Dianna Rogers at (502)
223-5794 for information, she can be reached Monday through
Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
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WEEKLY AT THE FRANKFORT SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
MONDAY
TUESDAY
8:00 Billiards
9:00—5:00 Massage by
appt.
9:15 Exercise with Karen
9:30 Walk with Ease
10:45 Weekly Devotion &
Bible Study
11:30 Lunch
1:00 Inter. Line Dancing
2:00 Advanced Line Dancing
8:00 Billiards
9:15 Tuesday Bridge Club
9:15 Yoga w/Victoria
9:30 Music Jam
10:00 Knitting Class
10:15 Tai Chi Kung
w/Victoria
11:30 Lunch
2:00—7:00 Massage by
appt.
2:00—4:00 Explore Public
Art (ends Oct. 14)
2:15 Glitterbugs Practice
WEDNESDAY
8:00 Billiards
9:00 Arthritis Exercise
9:00—5:00 Massage by
appt.
9:30 Walk with Ease
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Art Class
12:30 Bible Study
THURSDAY
8:00 Billiards
9:30 Rook Club
10:00 Crochet
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Woodcarving
1:00 Beginner’s Intro to
Line Dancing
2:00 Beginner’s II Line
Dancing
5:15 Writing Group at the
Senior Center $5.00
5:30 Zumba Gold, $4.00
FRIDAY
8:00 Billiards
9:30 Tai Chi w/Dr. Durbin
9:30 Walk with Ease
10:00 Genealogy Research
10:15 Chair Yoga
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Friday Bridge Club
1:00 Mah Jong (play &
learn)
1:00 Ballroom Dancing
***6:00—8: 00 Ballroom
Dancing Lessons for
Adults
*** 6:00—8:00 Ballroom
Dancing Lessons for
FRANKFORT SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS
1
10:15 Bonnie & Ronnie 50’s and 60’s Music &
Dancing
6
9:30 Advisory Committee
9:45 Bingo
10:30 Flu Shot Clinic
13
8:15 Activity Committee
10:30 Bingo with Golden
Living
20
10:30 The Price Is Right
7
BY APPT ONLY Benefit
Counseling
10:15 Wildcat Cloggers
10:30 Gentiva Blood Pressure Check
1:00 Scrabble
5:00 Game Night
14
8
10:00 Arnold Clark &
Friends
Country Music & Dancing
15
BY APPT ONLY Benefit
10:15 Rev. Hughes &
Counseling9:30 FCCOA
Friends Gospel Music
Board Meeting
11:00 October Birthdays
9:30 KSU Oral Interpretation
10:30 Nutrition with Tamera
Thomas
12:30 Hand and Foot
1:00 NARFEA Meeting
1:00 Book Group
5:00 Pot Luck
6:00 Karoke
21
9:00—3:00 Medicare SHIP
Counseling—by Appt.
Only
9:00 Blood Pressure Check
10:030 Bingo with Kaye
1:00 Scrabble
5:00 Put Luck
6:00 Gospel Sing, Winds of
Yesterday
22
10:15 Tobi’s Craft Class
10:30 Russ Hatter, Murder
& Mayhem
2
3
10:00 Kroger Senior Day
10:15 Corn Hole with
Hometown Manor
9
10
10:15 October Fest “When
the Cows Come Home:
Travel with the Cosbys
10:00 Shopping at Walmart
16
17
9:00—3:00 Medicare SHIP
Counseling—by Appt.
Only
10:30 Story Teller, Phyllis
Rogers
5:00—6:00 Caregiver’s
Support Group
5:00—8:00 Senior Night Out
Roaring 20’s Party, Skeet
Pennington
23
9:00—3:00 Medicare SHIP
Counseling—by Appt.
Only
10:30 What Do You Know?
3:00—5:00 Facebook 101
24
See page 11 for
October 27—31
Calendar.
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OCTOBER LUNCH MENUS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
ADS—Adult Day Snack
6
13
ADS: Pudding Cup
Beef Tips w/Noodles
Spinach Au Gratin
Cornbread
Banana slices in Juice
Skim Milk
14
ADS: Cheese & Crackers
Meatballs w/Sweet & Sour
Sauce
Green & Wax Beans
Brown Rice
Wheat Bread
Mandarin Oranges
Skim Milk
20
ADS: Cottage Cheese &
Peaches
Chicken Pot Pie
Garlic Lima Beans
Wheat Bread
Mandarin Orange & Banana
Skim Milk
21
ADS: Peanut Butter & Jelly
Sandwich
Sloppy Joe on a Bun
Baked Beans
Creamy Coleslaw
Fruit Mix
Skim Milk
27
ADS: Muffins
Country Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Lima Beans w/Onions
Chilled Peaches
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
28
ADS: Jello & Fruit
BBQ Pork Chops
AuGratin Potatoes
Collard Greens
Pineapple Chunks
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
ADS: Applesauce & Cookies
Tuna Salad on Wheat
Dill Potato Salad
Green Pea Salad
Hawaiian Fruit Cup
Skim Milk
.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
2
3
ADS: Brownie
Chipped Beef
Wheat Toast
Lima Beans
Mandarin Orange Delight
Gelatin
Skim Milk
7
ADS: Applesauce & Cookie
Beef Vegetable Stew
Lima Beans w/Onions
Corn Muffin w/Cheese
Mandarin Oranges & Banana
Skim Milk
WEDNESDAY
8
ADS: Cheese Crackers
Turkey in Herb Sauce
Scalloped Potatoes
Green Peas
Pineapple Cream Gelatin
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
15
ADS: Fruit Cup
Baked Chicken w/BBQ
sauce
Baked Beans
Creamy Coleslaw
Wheat Bread
Fruit Cup
Skim Milk
22
ADS: Jello & Fruit
Chicken Curry
Brown Rice
Peas w/Red Peppers
Strawberry Applesauce
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
29
ADS: Brownie
Chicken a la Orange
Peas w/Red Peppers
Brown Rice
Tropical Fruit
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
ADS: Fruit Cup
Beef Chili w/Beans
Tossed Salad w/Dressing
Cornbread
Pineapple & Mandarin
Oranges
Skim Milk
9
ADS: Muffins
Baked Potato w/Sour
Cream, Broccoli Florets,
Bacon, Cheese Sauce,
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Applesauce
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
16
ADS: Apple Slices
Chicken Florentine with
Penne Pasta
Tossed Salad w/Dressing
Strwberry Gelatin Delite
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
23
ADS: Muffins
Fried Chicken Livers
Creamed Potatoes
Lima Beans w/Onions
Applesauce
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
30
ADS: Cheese & Crackers
Beef Tostadas
Mexican Corn
Ambrosia
Skim Milk
ADS: Popcorn
Chicken Strips
Macaroni & Cheese
Green Beans
Wheat Bread
Ambrosia
Skim Milk
10
ADS: Popcorn
Turkey & Noodles
Southern Lima Beans
Wheat Bread
Mandarin Orange Delight
Gelatin
Skim Milk
17
ADS: Popcorn
Chef Salad w/Turkey
Black Beans
Assorted Salad Dressings
Pineapple & Mandarin
Oranges
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
24
ADS: Popcorn
Vegetarian Bean Soup
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Saltine Crackers
Mandarin Orange & Banana
Skim Milk
30
ADS: Popcorn
Sausage Patty
Macaroni & Cheese
Lima Beans
Cranberry Orange Delight
Wheat Bread
Skim Milk
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**NEW THIS MONTH**
***BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS FOR ADULTS
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Have you always wanted to learn ballroom dancing? Or
maybe you knew how to waltz when you were 20 but have
forgotten. Bring a partner and join Don Blandford and others as they learn all those traditional ballroom dances.
***2015 MEDICARE SHIP COUNSELING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Do you think your Medicare prescription drug plan and/or
Medicare Advantage Plan is the best choice for 2015?
Don’t assume that keeping your current plan is your
best choice. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays and formularies change every year. Call the Frankfort Senior
Activity Center (502-223-5794) to schedule an appointment
with a Medicare SHIP counselor to help you choose your
Part D drug plan and look at available Medicare Advantage Plans. Maggie Friel and Scott Mello look forward to
meeting with you. Begins October 16.
***DEVOTION & BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., Card Room
Come join Betty Farris as she leads a devotional and Bible
study.
FLU SHOT CLINIC
Monday, October 6, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
The Franklin Co. Health Department will be in the Library
to give flu shots. Please contact Dianna Rogers at (502)
223-5794 between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for information
regarding the shots.
WILDCAT CLOGGERS
Tuesday, October 7, 10:15 a.m., Dining Room
The Wildcat Cloggers are back! And they’re ready to
dance. Come enjoy this lively dance session.
GAME NIGHT
Tuesday, October 7, 5:00 p.m.
Come join a Bunco group, play Dominoes or Scrabble.
Bring your friends, or come and join a new group.
OCTOBER FEST “WHEN THE COWS COME HOME”
Thursday, October 9, 10:15 a.m., Dining Room
Have you ever seen a “Cow Parade”? The Cosbys discovered that during autumn in the alpine regions of Europe
cow parades are quite common. During the summertime
the dairy cows graze the mountain pastures and the herds
from a village are ‘allowed’ to mingle. But by September
before the snow starts to fly, the herdsmen ‘separate’ the
cattle and guide the cows back down to the village—but
not without a party! The herds are decorated with colorful
floral headdresses and bells as they move to the village
barns for winter. It’s not too often that someone can say the
phrases “til the cows come home” and “see you in September” and actually mean it. But in the alpine regions
of Europe, during the autumn season, this is exactly what
takes place. Come join the John and Karen Cosby as they
share their trip to the alpine regions of Europe.
KSU ORAL INTERPRETATION
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Dining Room
Dr. Shannon Brogan’s Communication Class will practice
their oral interpretations before a live audience—
Frankfort’s seniors!
SENIOR CENTER BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, October 14, 1:00 p.m., Library
Come join us for a monthly book discussion. This month’s
book is Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. Call the center,
223-5794, to reserve a book. Books are available to pick up
at the center.
STORY TELLING
Thursday, October 16, 10:30 a.m., Dining Room
October 3-5 is the National Story Telling Festival. But we
don’t need to go to Tennessee, we have a ‘real’ story teller
among us. Phyllis Rogers, a long-time story teller, will be
here to regale us with traditional stories told in a traditional
way.
***SENIOR NIGHT OUT ROARING 20’s SENIOR
NIGHT OUT***
Thursday, October 16, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
You might not be Jay Gatsby or Daisy Buchanan of West Egg, but you’ll have a
great time at the Senior Night Out dinner
dance this month. Chef Steve and his staff
will prepare a delicious sit-down dinner—
turkey, dressing and all the fixins’. Then
plan to dance to the 20’s and 30’s jazzy
music provided by Skeets Pennington & Friends. If you
have a Roaring 20’s costume, feel free to wear it. But come
anyway to join in the fun. Prize for costume winner!.
POT LUCK & GOSPEL SING
Tuesday, October 21, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.– Pot Luck: bring your favorite dish to share; the
center will provide the meat. And stay for the Winds of
Yesterday Gospel singers at 6:00. They have entertained at
the center before, but this program will be strictly gospel
music. We are sure you’ll feel good when you leave. Call
the center, 223-5794, to sign up.
TOBI’S CRAFT CLASS
Wednesday, October 22, 10:15 a.m., Craft Room
This month’s Autumn Mason Jar Candles. Please bring your
own mason jar. Tobi will supply the candles and other materials.
* Please be sure to call ahead to confirm that an event is still
scheduled as unavoidable changes can occur after printing dead-
lines. *
Volume 25, No. 10, October 2014
MURDER AND MAYHEM
Wednesday, October 22, 10:30 a.m., Dining Room
Each October local historian and former curator of
the Capital City Museum Russ Hatter conducts walking tours of downtown Frankfort and narrates some
of the most famous events of the 19th century. Russ
will be here to tell these stories of the seedier history of Frankfort without our having to walk.
FACEBOOK 101
Thursday, October 23, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Computer
Lab
Fee: $35.00
Instructor Patrick Barbour will get you up to speed
on how to create, use, and maintain a Facebook
page of your own, including understanding the complex Facebook privacy policies and settings. To register call Thornhill Education Center, 502-875-1481,
or go to http://thornhilled.com.
KSU FALL FESTIVAL
Monday, October 27, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Dining Room
For the second year, Dr. Shannon Brogan and KY
State University students will host a fall festival right
here at the center..maybe fishing for prizes, apple
bobbing for seniors, darts or cornhole, senior style?
Who knows what they will plan—but they guarantee
a fun and lively morning.
HEALTHY SPINE PRACTICES
Tuesday, October 28, 10:15 a.m., Dining Room
What are the three or four things each of us could to
insure a healthy spine? How many of you have back
pain? What could you do about it? October is National Spinal Health Month, and Drs. Zeronis and
Socha will join us to promote healthy spine practices.
FRMC EMERGENCY ROOM INFORMATION
Thursday, October 30, 10:15 a.m., Dining Room
Frankfort Regional Medical Center Emergency
Room has a new look. The new emergency room has
28 beds and nearly twice the space as the old ER.
How has this renovation changed the procedure for
admittance? What are the services available in the
new ER? What can patients expect when they go to
the ER? What does it mean that the ER is a “Level III
Trauma Center”? Join Karen Woolridge, Director of
the Emergency Room as she answers these questions and more about our local Emergency Room.
COSTUME PARADE
Friday, October 31, 10:30 a.m., Dining Room
Dig out or create your favorite costume and join our
costume parade.
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SOMETIMES THE WORDS “THANK YOU” JUST AREN’T
ENOUGH! (Continued from page 1 )
Recently we received several cases of fresh tomatoes
that we were able to use for our last Senior Night Out dinner
party. It was a blessing that we received these tomatoes when
we did, or we would have otherwise had to purchase them...a
huge cost savings for the kitchen budget!
I am sure many of you remember the news story about
the Kroger truck that overturned on the interstate several months
ago. What you may not know is that several non-profit organizations were able to benefit from the donation of much of the merchandise that survived the crash. Sheriff Pat Melton and the
Kroger company determined that the Center would be one of the
recipients of the food, and they asked us to come and hand pick
what we thought we could use. We chose only those things that
we felt that we could incorporate into our menus, and this again
resulted in a fantastic savings for the Center.
These are only a few highlights of the amazing community support we receive at the Center. We have local farmers and
gardeners who share the bounty of their crops and gardens,
clubs and organizations who supply us with everything from office and craft supplies to holiday decorations, and of course
countless individuals who contribute items to be sold in our craft,
clothing and flea market shops.
During the time that I have spent working at the Center I
have thought ‘well, we really need this ,or it would be nice if we
had that,’ and the reason I know the Center is blessed is because
so many times, that same day or the next day, the very items that
I was thinking about or had wished for would suddenly appear –
thanks to the kindness and generosity of a business or individual,
who had no idea how timely the donation was but understood
how great our needs are and how important our mission is.
There are times when the words ‘Thank You’ are just not
enough. The community support for the Senior Activity Center is
tremendous, and we truly do thank you and appreciate everything you do to make this Center so successful!!
(Note: To our dismay, Chef Jim Griffin recently received an unexpected job offer he couldn’t refuse, and we will miss his golden
touch in the kitchen and all the other parts of the Center he transformed with his carpentry, decorating and organizational skills. But
the good news is that his hard-to-follow shoes are being filled by
Steve Saylor, who brings his own charm and talents to the kitchen,
and Jim will still be involved in the workings and activities of the
Center by helping plan special events. Watch for both Jim and
Steve to set the scene as we map the future and plan adventures!)
SODIUM OVERLOAD: Managing sodium intake is key for maintaining healthy blood pressure. The Centers for Disease Control
reports that about 90 percent of Americans eat more sodium than
is recommended for a healthy diet. A limit of 1500 mg of sodium
per day is considered normal.
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What is a CD? And when might it be a good investment?
By Tom Current
A CD is a financial product that’s offered by banks and credit unions. The minimum amount required to open a
CD is generally $500.00 As long as you buy one from a bank with FDIC insurance or from a credit union with NCUA insurance, your CD is insured up to $250,000 per registration.
You should consider two factors when deciding whether a CD is a right investment for you:
1. Time. When will you need the cash? Do you have other cash to access in a pinch? If you don’t expect you’ll need it
for a year or longer, a CD may be ideal. The longer you are willing to commit, the more interest you earn. But if
needed before maturity, you’ll pay a stiff penalty—which has nothing to do with the client’s age but the duration of
the CD.
2. Interest rates. The anticipated direction of interest rates will help you determine how long to tie up your money. If
rates are rising, a short-term CD may be best. If rates are falling, a longer-term CD may earn you more money. Rates
may be lower longer than anyone would expect.
Does it help to shop for rates? Just like gas prices, usually local rates will be similar as the CD market is very
competitive. You may find a higher rate with an online or national bank, but you probably will sacrifice local service and
convenience.
It’s all about trade offs and priorities. Balancing risk and reward is the ongoing struggle that all savers and investors face, and especially now with record low interest rates. CDs don’t offer much return on your money. A one-year CD,
at .2% would take 360 years to double in value. But they’re a sure thing with virtually zero risk.
Opinions are of Tom Current, and not necessarily Raymond James. Tom Current of Raymond James Financial is a board member and treasurer of the
Franklin Co. Council on Aging. Email a question you’d like Tom to address to Anne Robbins, [email protected] or call her, 502-223-5794. She’ll
pass it along.
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
ANNUAL MEETING
December 2, 9:30 a.m.
NOMINATIONS: Nominations for 2015 Board of Directors AND Advisory Committee members will be
held on November 12, 9:00 a.m. at the Center. If you
are interested in running for a position but cannot be
present on November 12, you must appoint someone
to be here to nominate you.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS: If you will not be here on December 2 for the annual meeting, you may come to
the Center and secure an absentee ballot. Absentee
ballots will be available from November 13—
December 1. All absentee ballots must be returned
COB (close of business) December 1.
ANNUAL MEETING: December 2, 9:30 a.m. at the
Center. If more than 12 members for either election
are nominated on November 12, a ballot will be distributed at the annual meeting. Board of Directors
and Advisory Committee members are elected by
the Center’s general membership.
MORE INFORMATION? If you are interested in
learning about the Center’s election process or
would like additional information about being nominated contact Judy Campbell for Board information
and Bill McClure for Advisory Committee information. Both can be reached through the Center, 2235794.
NEW DONATION
ACCEPTANCE TIMES
To streamline our donation process, we have established the following times when donations are accepted:
MONDAY:
9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon
TUESDAY:
3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY:
3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
We gratefully accept donations of most items-excluding bedding or upholstered furniture. Our three shops :
Godiva’s Closet Clothing Boutique, the Nancy Wilson Craft
Center, and the Pickett Fence Treasure Shoppe are supplied
by generous donations. The shops are operated entirely by
volunteers and serve as fundraisers, a low-cost shopping option, and a means to supply people with necessary items when
needed. Items donated to the Center are a crucial part of our
services and provide a fun, budget-conscious shopping opportunity. The Center is a non-profit 501C3 organization, and all
donations are fully tax-deductible.
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Volume 25, No. 10, October 2014
MEDICARE PART D OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D, the Medicare
prescription drug plan, begins on October 16 and ends December 7. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from in October and
November, benefits counselors will be available at no charge
at the Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. to help you choose or review plans. Appointments
are required, so call 223-5794 or stop by the receptionist’s
desk to sign up. Be sure to bring a list of all medications, their
strength, and dosage with you to the appointment.
It is essential to review your prescription drug coverage each year because plans can change drastically from year
to year. It is possible that your coverage cost could increase
greatly next year, or that a new program not offered previously could work for you and save you hundreds of dollars, or
more. We’ve seen examples like that
many times and strongly urge all seniors to re-check their prescription
coverage annually.
If you do not enroll in a Part D
Plan by December 7 you could be
without a Medicare prescription drug
plan next year, or may have to continue your current plan which may
have changed or is no longer in your
best interest. If you are currently enrolled in a Part D Plan, you should
monitor your mail for any notices concerning your carrier’s plans for 2015.
There will not be an opportunity to
make changes after the Annual Enrollment Period ends on December 7.
Counselors Maggie Friel and
Scott Mello are not insurance sales agents but are trained State
Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Medicare and
benefits counselors whose sole purpose is to review prescription information and
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determine which plan
is best suited to an
MONDAY
TUESDAY
individual’s needs.
We are fortunate to
9:00—11:00 KSU Fall 9:00—3:00 Medicare
Festival
SHIP Counseling—by
have their expect
appt.
help on this compli9:00 Blood Pressure
cated, crucial matter.
Check with Wanda
10:15 Healthy Spine
Practices
12:30 Hand & Foot
COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
2014 TRAVEL
SCHEDULE
KY DAM VILLAGE
STATE PARK
CHRISTKINDL MARKET-
November 15, 2014
October 28-30, 2014
DERBY DINNER
It’s A Wonderful Life
December 11, 2014
Contact Gemma Short, 502-223-5794,
for more details.
Capital Steppers perform at the Old Capitol during the KY State
Senior Games
Wiley’s Sharp Shots
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
10:30 Winds of Yesterday Country Music
9:00—3:00 Medicare 10:30 Costume PaSHIP Counseling—by rade & Halloween
appt.
Party
10:15 FRMC Emergency Room Information, Karen Woolridge, Director
Frankfort Senior Activity Center
202 Medical Heights Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-223-5794
www.frankfortkyseniors.org
Non Profit
Organization
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Frankfort, KY 40601
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FROM THE DIRECTOR, Marchele Jenkins
“BRING A FRIEND” CHALLENGE
As Scott Fitzgerald once said, “New friends can often have a better time together than old
friends.” So on that note, I’m declaring October as “Bring a Friend” month. The goal for the
Center is 50 NEW members, which will mean 50 NEW friends. Let’s invite all we can and show off
the best senior center in Kentucky.
The challenge will work like this:
 If you are a member of the Center, for every friend (who is eligible and not a member of the
Center) you bring to the Center you will receive a ticket (drawn on October 31st) for a $25
gift certificate to Frisch’s. The more friends you introduce, the more chances you have for
Wiley’s Sharp Shots
winning!!!
 Not only will you, the current member, receive a ticket, but if your friend fills out a membership form and submits it
during the month of October, your friend will receive a ticket too. The drawing will be held on October 31 st for a
$25 Frisch’s gift certificate for each category!!!
Remember:
 Friends must be 60 years or older, and not a member of the Center.
 The person bringing a friend to the Center must be a current member.
 New members must be enrolled as a member before October 31.
 50 NEW members/friends by October 31!
Come where the fun is!
Marchele