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South Carroll Senior Center
January
N e w sl e tte r a n d In f orm a ti on
2015
South Carroll Gets New Management
Inside this issue:
Trips
3
Meals
4-5
Meet Melissa Cougnet, Manager
I grew up and currently live in Sykesville. I am married
Seminars
6-9
Donations
10-11
Activities
12-19
Pictures
20-21
Future Events
22
Special points of interest:

Inclement Weather Policy

Speaker Bruce Lohr
“Human Trafficking”
J an. 12 at 12:15

Speaker Jessica Nusbaum
“Emergency Preparedness
Preparation
Jan. 20 at 12:15
The one thing you should know about
me is I am a chocoholic.
and have a Son and Daughter. I enjoy spending time
with my family camping, fishing, gardening and cheering my children on at sports games. I also enjoy decorating cakes and working on crafts with my children. I
am looking forward to getting to know everyone and
hope to see you at the fun activities we have planned
for January. If I am not in my office you can find me
walking the halls or with Shawn in the kitchen.
Meet Shawn Roper Assistant Manager
I live in Hanover Pa for the past 14 years.
I’m married and have three children and
four grand children. My hobbies are quilting, crocheting, knitting, gardening, camping, cooking, and playing softball.
I spend most of my spare time creating new
recipes. I hope to find some volunteers for
taste testing.
The one thing everyone should know about me
is I Love to eat dessert first before my dinner
Looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you at the center.
South Carroll Senior Center Newsletter
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Inclement Weather Policy
Carroll County Schools open 1 hour late: No change to meals, programs or transportation.
Carroll County Schools open 2 hours late: Modified meals served.
You must call Carroll Area Transit before 8:00 a.m. if you want a ride
to the center. Call center to check if regular programs will be held.
Center will remain open.
Carroll County Schools closed: Modified meals served. No Carroll
Area Transit. No programs at center. Center will open at 10:00 am.
Carroll County Government closed or delayed: In severe weather
conditions this action may be taken.
This means the center will not open.
Listen to WTTR or your local news channel for closures or delays in
ATTENTION EVERYONE
Don’t
Please sign in at the front desk by using the touch screen for each activity,
forget to
lunch or special program. This information is important to continue funding
sign in
for programs. Always use your membership card and if you forgot your card,
each time
you visit.
please let the staff know so they can assist you.
January 2015
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A Letter from our Site Council President
A whole and hearty hello to everyone. I hope all of you had a very merry Christmas,
and not to many gift returns. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions ? I did, and
then I threw it away. I told myself, “ I’m not ever going to stick to this” What can I
say I’m weak!! The Christmas party was REALLY great, the food, music, and special
thanks to all of you that helped set it up. You did a great job!!
We are still selling items from the Christmas bazaar. I want to say thanks to all the
helpers and participants for making the bazaar a success this year. As soon as we
get a final count, we will let you know.
Ruth Moreau: Site Council President and Casino Trip Coordinator
The packages for the casino trips are still coming in. I hope the updated list will be
able to carry us through until February.
I will keep you informed. I hope I covered everything, until next time stay healthy!
Ruth Moreau Site Council President
P.S To our managers Good Job!
Ruth’s Casino Trips
JANUARY 8
FEBRUARY 9
MARCH 9
APRIL 6
MAY 7
JUNE 8
JULY 9
AUGUST 10
SEPTEMBER 10
OCTOBER 8
NOVEMBER 9
DECEMBER 10
Please sign up at the
front desk for trip
Reservations.
HARRINGTON
HORSESHOE
CHARLESTOWN
ROCKY GAP
HARRINGTON
MD LIVE
HARRIGTON
GRANTSVILLE
HARRINGTON
HARRINGTON
CHARLESTOWN
HARRINGTON
Daisy’s Bus Trips
FEBUARY TRIP TO FLOWER SHOW
DATE AND TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
More information regarding trips found on
Daisy’s bulletin board.
TRIP TIMES, COST AND
PACKAGE OFFERS
TBA, TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON PARTICPATION.
South Carroll Senior Center Newsletter
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Lunch Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1)
Friday
2)
Center Closed
Center Closed
Happy New Year
5)
6)
7)
Meatloaf w/ Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Applesauce
Wheat Bread
12)
13)
Chicken Stew
w/ Peas & Carrots
Brown Rice
Fresh Orange
Biscuit
8)
Hot Sliced Turkey
Sweet Potatoes
Peas
Applesauce
Dinner Roll
Split Pea Soup
Egg Salad Platter
Fresh Spinach
Potato Salad
Pineapple Tidbits
14)
Meatballs
w/Rigatoni Pasta
Tossed Salad
Fresh Apple Slices
Wheat Bread
9)
Beef Chili
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Vegetables
Diced Pears
Wheat Bread
15)
Roast Beef
Sandwich on
Kaiser Roll
w/ L,T,O
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Fruit Cocktail
Beef Burgundy
Rice Pilaf
Succotash
Mandarin Oranges
Wheat Bread
16)
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Diced Pears
Dinner Roll
Sliced Pork Loin
Sauerkraut
Mashed Potatoes
Wheat Bread
Hot Blueberry & Pear
Crisp
SUB DAY
19)
20)
Center Closed
26)
Chicken Salad Platter
w/ Lettuce & Tomatoes
Potato Salad
Wheat Crackers
21)
Chicken Breast
w/ Gravy
Rice Pilaf
Cucumber & Tomato
Salad
Cinnamon Apples
Dinner Roll
27)
Chili Con Carne
Baked Potato
Tossed Salad
Applesauce
Wheat Bread
22)
Beef Stew
& Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes
Fruit Cocktail
Dinner Roll
28)
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Maple Glazed Carrots
Pasta Salad
Applesauce
Dinner Roll
Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli
Dinner Roll
Apple Pie
29)
Hamburger
L,T,O
Vegetables
Diced Fruit
23)
Meatloaf w/ Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Amish Bean Salad
Applesauce
Dinner Roll
30)
Tuna Salad Platter
Fresh Tomatoes
Potato Salad
Wheat Bread
January 2015
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How to order your meals
Milk and Juice are provided with every meal ordered.
Please keep in mind that:
Meal reservations should be made TWO days before and no later than 10 AM
Special meals are indicated in RED on the menu and reservations require 5 business days before
You may choose a Hot Meal or one of the three cold meals when making your reservations
Cold meals for January , February & March are as follows
Boxed Meal A - Cold Cut Sandwich, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Diced Fruit, Milk and Juice
Boxed Meal B– Smoked Turkey & Cheese, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Diced Fruit, Milk and Juice
Boxed Meal C– Cold Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Diced Fruit, Milk and Juice
If you must cancel your reservation, please do so as soon as possible.
It you can’t cancel the reservation before the center closes, you may call the center after hours and leave a
message to cancel your reservation. Any meal cancellations will be available on first come first serve basis.
Nutrition Talks with Shawn
Come join me in the dining room on January 15th for a discussion about The Do’s & Don’ts for Managing Diabetes
During the Holidays
Also on January 29th we will be discussing Add a Little Spice to Your Life!
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South Carroll Senior Center Newsletter
2015 Legal Aid Clinic Dates in Carroll County Senior Centers
Carroll County residents who are 60 years or older can get free legal assistance, courtesy of
the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities.
Services are provided through the Mid-Western Maryland Office of the Legal Aid Bureau.
Seniors can call the
Legal Aide Bureau at 1-800-679-8813 between 9:00 am and noon on Tuesday – Friday with
questions.
Seniors can also attend walk-in clinics that will be held between 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the
following location on Tuesdays:
South Carroll Senior Center
March 17, 2015
July 21, 2015
November 17, 2015
More times and dates offered at the other Carroll County Senior Centers. If interested in
attending at another center please see Melissa or Shawn for dates and times.
Information & Assistance
Do you need help with filling out applications for Energy Assistance, Renters’ Tax Credit,
Homeowners’ Tax Credit, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income
Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Food Stamps, Medicare Prescription Plan Comparisons and
Enrollments. Referrals are made to supporting services and community agencies. Information
is also available concerning caregiving, housing options, medicine costs, transportation and
legal problems.
Kathy Wood
1st Thursday of the Month
(Except July & December)
10:00 am
To Schedule an appointment contact Kathy at 410-386-3830 or [email protected]
Walk-Ins Welcome for information only
January 2015
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South Carroll Senior Center Newsletter
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Human Trafficking - 2015
Join Bruce Lohr from the Maryland Community Crime
Prevention Institute as he discusses
The Reality of Human Trafficking.
South Carroll Senior Center
5928 Mineral Hill Rd
Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-386-3700
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 @ 12:15 pm
More times and dates offered at other Carroll
County Senior Centers. If interested in attending
at another center please see Melissa or Shawn
for dates and times.
January 2015
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Do you have arthritis, diabetes,
high blood pressure, heart disease
or another chronic condition?
Get the most out of life!
What is Living Well?
Living Well is a chronic disease self management program (CDSMP) from Stanford
University. Workshops meet for two and one-half hours, once a week for 6 weeks.
Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences and help each other
solve problems they encounter in creating and implementing their self management
program.
“Millions
of people across the United States struggle to manage the symptoms of chronic
conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, among others. Nearly 92% of
older adults suffer from at least one chronic condition, and 77% have at least two.
Chronic disease self-management lay leaders are trained to facilitate the six-week Living
Well program for adults living with chronic conditions. If you are interested in helping
someone you know to manage a chronic condition, please contact Carroll County Bureau
of Aging & Disabilities at 410-386-3824.”
Next Workshop:
Thursdays January 15– February 19, 2015
1:00. to 3:30 pm.
Sunnybrook Senior Apartments
225 Frock Drive Westminster, MD 21157
SOUTH CARROLL SENIOR CENTER
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Thank Y
ou Koo
ns
of
Westmi
ns
ter!!
Pictured: Nigel Hayes, Koons of Westminster General Manager and (accepting check) Patty Whitson, Carroll County Bureau of Aging and Disabilities.
Koons Toyota of Westminster has once again given
a generous donation of $10,000 to the 5 Carroll
County Senior Centers. This year’s donation will be
used to support the Health and Wellness classes at
the senior centers. This gift from Koons supports the
Senior Centers’ mission to provide affordable programs, activities and classes that enable adults, age
60 and over, to lead active and healthy lives.
Free Shuttle for Veterans to Area VA Facilities
Baltimore, Frederick and Martinsburg
Registration is required in person at
1232 Tech Court Suite 1
Westminster, MD 21157
Identification is needed at the time of registration
(Maryland Drivers Licenses, SSN Card, Military DD Form 214 or Dept. of Veteran Affairs Photo ID)
Call William Walls at 410-386-3413 for more information
January 2015
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WANTED
A few good volunteers
Kitchen– Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Decorating and Creating Bulletin Boards
Photographer
Computer - Data Entry
If you are interested contact Shawn or Melissa
We are Collecting
Cancelled Postage Stamps: For Wounded Warriors in the VFW. They are used for stamp collecting,
trading, and therapy for the Wounded Warriors.
Box Tops: Education
Eye Glasses: Lions Club
Pull Tabs: Medical Equipment
Cell Phones: To be refurbished and given to seniors for 911 calls only
Linus Project: to comfort those in the hospital
Coupons: For Military personnel and families to use at the PX. Coupons can be expired up to 3 months.
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SOUTH CARROLL SENIOR CENTER
Health Benefits of Garlic and Onion
Vegetables in the Allium genus include onions, shallots, leeks and scallions, as well as herbs like garlic and chives. These vegetables and herbs all contain "organosulfur compounds" and have been shown to possess antioxidant properties that make them
protective against health conditions such as heart disease and cancer.
Onions, Shallots, Leeks, and Scallions
While Allium vegetables like onions, shallots, leeks, and scallions don't contain significant amounts of vitamins or minerals, they
are a good source of allyl sulfides, which are compounds that may help lower blood pressure and hinder tumor growth. They
also contain saponins, which may prevent tumors and reduce cholesterol.
A particularly important nutrient in Allium vegetables is quercetin. This anti-inflammatory antioxidant may benefit people with
inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. People who have arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, have fluid between their
joints that contains a significant amount of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a highly inflammatory chemical. In studies, quercetin was
able to limit the inflammatory effects of TNF, which is why these vegetables are believed to help prevent and treat arthritis.
Quercetin has also been shown to reverse some age-related memory loss. If you suffer from migraines you may want to steer
clear of onions, which contain an amino acid that triggers migraines in some people.
Chives
A chive is an herb, not a vegetable, but like its Allium vegetable relatives — onions, shallots, leeks, and scallions — chives contain quercetin and sulfur compounds. However, because chives contain fewer of these nutrients they taste milder and are likely
to have a milder effect on health conditions.
Garlic
Garlic contains allicin, a naturally occurring antioxidant that may help improve heart health. Compounds in garlic also act as
powerful antioxidants. There is some evidence that garlic may lower blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol levels — as well as
decrease levels of homocysteine — a by-product of protein breakdown that causes inflammation and damages blood vessels.
Although most of the studies that support the health benefits of garlic are done with garlic supplements, they certainly encourage the continued use of garlic as a delicious flavor enhancer in everyday food. Because garlic can act as a blood thinner, it’s
important for you to check with your doctor before adding large amounts of garlic to your diet if you take any blood-thinning
medications (such as Warfarin) or aspirin.
If bad breath (also known as halitosis) is a problem for you, cutting down on garlic and onions may help. These Allium vegetables contain smelly compounds that get absorbed into your bloodstream and exhaled from your lungs for hours after you eat
them.
People who suffer from IBS should be careful about eating onions and garlic, as they are common IBS trigger foods and may
lead to discomfort after eating them. Raw garlic, in particular, can be difficult for some people to tolerate, especially if IBS is
an issue; so if you have a sensitive stomach it’s probably best to add garlic only during cooking.
The best Allium vegetables are onions, shallots, leeks, and scallions — and herbs like garlic and chives.
JANUARY 2015
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ACTIVITIES
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Monday
Time
Program
8:00-8:45
8:00-4:00
9:00-4:00
9:30-10:30
9:30-11:45
10:00-12:00
10:00-12:30
10:30-11:15
11:30-12:30
11:30
12:30-2:00
12:30-1:30
3:00-4:00
Walk the Gym
Pool
Pickelball
Seated Yoga
Nickel Bingo
Quilting Club
Multi-Media Art
Zumba Gold
Tap Dancing
Bakery Donation
Nickel Bingo
Yoga for Healthy Living
Tai chi for Arthritis
Sessions
1/5/15-3/23/15
1/5/15-3/23/15
12/8/15-2/9/15
1/5/15-3/30/15
1/5/15-3/30/15
None
None
None
$25.00
Nickel
None
$25.00
$25.00
None
None
Nickel
$25.00
$25.00
Tuesday
Time
Program
Sessions
8:00
9:00-12:00
9:00
Walk the Gym
Pool Tournament
Pickelball
9:00-10:30
9:15-10:15
9:30-11:30
10:30-11:30
11:30
Casting (Greenware)
Arthritis Foundation
Penny Bingo
Senior Fun and Fitness
Free Bakery Donations
1/6-3/24
1/6/15-3/24/15
12:30-2:30
1:00-3:00
12:30-3:00
1:00-3:00
2:30-3:30
Art of Pottery
Art Class
Cards and Games
Mah Jong
Belly Dancing
1/6-3/24
1/6-3/24
* Carroll Community College Sponsored
(Two man team)
1/6-3/24
12/2-2/10
None
None
None
$25.00
*
$25.00
Penny
$25.00
None
$25.00
*
$25.00
None
None
$35.00
ACTIVITIES
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Wednesday
Time
Program
Sessions
8:00
Walk the Gym
None
9:00-4:00
Pickelball
None
9:30
Pool League
None
9:30-10:30
Seated Yoga and Stretch
9:30-12:00
Penny Bingo
Penny
10:00
Crafts
None
1/7/15-3/25/15
10:30-11:15 Zumba Gold
12/10/15-2/11/15
$25.00
$25.00
12:30-4:00
Pinochle
None
1:00-2:00
Country Line & Ballroom Line Dancing 1/7/15-3/25/15
$25.00
1:00-3:30
Free Art Workshop
None
Thursday
Time
Program
Sessions
8:00
Walk the Gym
8:00-4:00
Pool
9:00-4:00
Pickelball
None
9:30-11:30
Nickel Bingo
Nickel
9:00-11:30
Art of Pottery
1/8/15-3/26/15
$25.00 *
11:00-12:00
Fitness with Valerie
1/8/15-3/26/15
$25.00
11:30
Free Bakery Donation
None
12:30-2:00
Nickel Bingo
Nickel
12:30-3:00
Cards and Games
None
12:30-1:30
Tai Chi– Intermediate
12:30-2:00
1:00-3:30
Nickel Bingo
Free Art Workshop

Carroll Community College Sponsored
None
1/6/15-3/24/15
$25.00
Nickel
None
ACTIVITIES
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FRIDAY
Time
Program
8:00
Walk the Gym
8:00-4:00
Pool
9:00-4:00
Pickelball
None
None
9:30-10:15 Zumba Gold
9:30
Sessions
12/5/14-2/6/15
Penny Bingo
$25.00
Penny
10:00-11:30 Comedy Club
None
10:30-11:15 Zumba Gold
12/10/15-2/11/15
$25.00
11:00-12:15 Bonnies Exercise
1/9/15-3/27/15
$25.00
1:00-2:00
1/9/15-3/27/15
$25.00
Yoga for Healthy Living
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
None
If interested in starting a
Chess Group or Bridge
Group see Melissa or Shawn.
* Carroll Community College Sponsored
*COMPUTER
CLASS
POSSIBLE COMPUTER CLASS STARTING IN FEBRUARY DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS
IF INTERSTED PLEASE SIGN UP AT FRONT DESK
Special Activities
SUNDAY MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
1
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
Massage
9:30-12:30
Blood Pressure
11:00-12:00
SHIP 11:00-1:00
15
Game Day
1:00-4:00
CLOSED
9
Information
&
Assistance
10:00-12:00
Site council
Meeting
12:30pm
SATURDAY
3
2
CLOSED
4
FRIDAY
10
Game Night
4:00-8:00
(sign up for meal)
Harrington Trip
16
Nutrition Talk
With Shawn
12:15
17
Movie
(sign up at
front desk)
12:30
(Sign up at Front
Desk)
Teri Serio
12:15 Healthy Eating on the Go
Speaker:
Bruce Lohr
Human Trafficking
12:15
18
19
20
21
12:15 pm
CLOSED
Speaker
Jessica Nusbaum
Emergency
Preparedness
Presentation
25
26
27
22
Diabetes
By
Number
With
Pam Xenakis
12:15
28
23
24
30
31
12:00
CABIN FEVER
Entertainment
By
Rearview
Mirror
Book Mobile
1:15-1:45
29
Nutritional
Talk with
Shawn
12:15
SOUTH CARROLL SENIOR CENTER
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COME EXPRESS
YOUR IDEAS and QUESTIONS
FOR THE SOUTH CARROLL SENIOR CENTER
AT THE
MONTHLY SITE COUNCL MEETING
Held the FIRST TUESDAY of every month at 12:30 in the Dining Hall
If you are a member of the center you are a member of the site
council and your opinions matter!
SOUTH CARROLL SENIOR CENTER
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COME JOIN US
FOR A
CONTENTIAL STYLE BREAKFAST SERVED DAILY
8:00-9:30
Bagels and Cream Cheese
Fruit
Toast
Oatmeal
Coffee
Tea
Milk Juice
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SOUTH CARROLL SENIOR CENTER
JANUARY 2015
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MUST HAVE ONE OF THESE IN EVERY CROWD!!!
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SOUTH CARROLL SENIOR CENTER
Upcoming Events in February
Site council Meeting—Tuesday 3rd
Information & Assistant Kathy Wood 10-12 pm Thursday 5th
Terry Serio-” Feast on Fiber” Tuesday 10th
Blood Pressure Screening Tuesday 10th
SHIP Tina Herrero-Backe 11-1pm Tuesday 10th
CENTER CLOSED—Monday 16th
Game Afternoon Tuesday 17th
Movie Day - Friday 27th
S o u th C ar ro l l S e n i o r & C o m m u n i t y C e n te r
BUREAU OF AGING & DISABILITIES IS LOCATED AT
125 STONER AVE.
WESTMINSTER MD. 21157
410-386-3800
MELISSA COUGNET
MANAGER
5928 Mineral Hill Road Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-386-3700
Monday –Friday 8am-4:30pm
Email: [email protected]
Or Visit our website :
ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/aging/centers.asp
SHAWN ROPER
ASSISTANT MANAGER
JACKIE BRANDENBURG
CENTER CUSTODIAN
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities and facilities.
Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact Madeline Morey
The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410.386.3600, 1.888.302.8978, MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email
[email protected] as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event