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The Prime Times
The Satie and J. E. Broyhill
Phone: 828 758-2883
Caldwell Senior Center, Inc.
Fax: 828 758-2348
650-A Pennton Avenue SW, P.O. Box 933
Medication Assistance Center: 828 758-2566
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Information and Assistance for Older Adults: 828 757-8635
www.caldwellseniorcenter.org
E-mail: [email protected]
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NC SENIOR CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
February –March 2015
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KARAOKE
(Rescheduled)
Friday, March 13, 2-4pm
Because of the frigid weather in January, Karaoke
had to be cancelled. Now we have another chance!
Teresa Braswell, our Karaoke Queen, will be here
with her microphone and music, ready for you to
have a good time! We will have light refreshments
to wet your whistle, so come prepared to sing (or
watch others sing!) Please call 758-2883 to register.
Please bring a contribution to help Teresa with
the expense of her equipment and music.
Flower Lovers Plant Swap
Friday, March 27, 1:30 pm
If you have abundance of perennial plants to
share with others, please join us at the Plant
Swap. We ask that you bring small plants in
pots and identify them by variety.
The swap will take place in the parking lot.
Please call 758-2883 to let us know if you
want to bring plants. We think this will be a
Win-Win for everyone.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION
Free tax help is available in Caldwell
County February 3 through April 7
Appointments for simple tax returns will be scheduled on Tuesdays at the senior center for low to moderate
income seniors. Call 758-2883 for an appointment.
For tax preparation, you must bring:
• Photo ID for taxpayer and spouse
• Birthdate and Social Security card for each person listed
on the return
• All income information and statements from 2014 from
any source-wages, pensions, interest, Social
Security, annuities, dividends, unemployment, stock
sales, etc.
• Amount of personal or property taxes paid
• Totaled expenses for doctors, hospitals, health or long
term care insurance, and miles driven for medical treatment
• Charitable contributions divided by Cash or Goods. Total amount for each. Also miles driven to deliver goods
or to volunteer jobs
• Amount of interest paid on mortgages for main home,
and up to two vacation homes or recreation vehicles that
can be used as a home
• Education expenses paid
• Voided check if direct depositing a refund
• Spouse if filing jointly.
Tax preparation volunteers will also be in Room 5 on the
lower level of the Lenoir Branch of the Caldwell County
Library. They will be on duty Thursdays and Fridays, 9:304:30 and will see clients there on a first come, first served
basis.
“Medicare Basics”
Friday, February 27
10:00 am
Are you going to be new to Medicare or just need to understand it better? If so, please plan to come to this program.
QUALIFICATIONS & BENEFITS OF
EXTRA HELP FOR COSTS OF
PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS
Income limits to qualify for Extra Help are:
Individual, $17,505 Couple, $23,595
Asset limits: (cash, investments—do not count home)
Individual, $13,640 Couple, $27,250
Medicare is divided into Part A (hospitalization), Part B
(physician and other services), Part D (prescription drug),
and Part C (Advantage plan), which is a combination of A,
B, and sometimes D.
There are monthly premiums and/or deductibles for
Medicare. Services are not always paid 100%, so you may
want a Supplement or MediGap policy to pay what Medicare
doesn’t. You need to be aware of open enrollment periods.
(Asset limits will increase in January, and Income limits will
increase in April. Please check to see if your asset and
income limits are close, and let us know if we can help with
an application.)
If you, or your spouse, are still working and plan to
continue employee insurance coverage, you have special
circumstances. Individuals with employee retirement
insurance also have a special circumstance. Retired state
employees need to contact the state health plan for guidance.
With Extra Help, you save on premium costs, co-pays,
deductibles, and you may avoid a coverage gap. Please call
758-2883 for an appointment with application assistance.
We will have a packet of information for everyone who
attends. Please call 758-2883 to sign up.
CRAFT CLASSES
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Craft Classes sign up will be on the first class of the
month (see calendar). The cost for a month of 4 classes
will be $20.
Oil Painting, Mondays, 10:00-12:00 am
Taught by Marilyn Gragg.
Lap Quilting and Needlework,
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30
Knitting, Mondays 9:30-11:30
Join with the experienced knitters
and learn about new projects.
Wood Carving, Wednesdays 1:00-3:00,
taught by volunteer Larry Roberts.
ADAPT Presents….
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
PROGRAMS
ADAPT (Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
Professional Team) will be with us every
Monday in February to provide crucial information on how
to recognize the disease symptoms, and how to deal with
care when it is needed. They will provide information on the
legal aspects of guardianship and how to pay for care.
ADAPT is a group of professionals working in fields associated with helping families deal with the challenges of having a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Some
have been personally been touched by the tragedy of dementia in their family and have a sincere concern for others that
are struggling with dementia related diseases.
Monday, February 2, 3-4:30pm
“Is It Just Aging or Is It Alzheimer’s Disease”
Cribbage, Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
New players are always welcome. If you need
someone to show you how to play, a member of
the group will help you.
Mah Jongg, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 2-4pm .
Mah Jongg players of all levels are invited.
Senior Crafters
Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00pm. Senior Crafters
work on a variety of projects. Share your
ideas or come learn new ones!
Beginning Bridge Classes
Tuesdays, March 3,10,17,24 and 31
1:00-3:00pm
Bridge lessons will be offered 4 weeks this
spring for beginners or novices. Cost is $25 for
printed materials. Barbara Lowman, volunteer and
advanced bridge player, will lead the lessons.
A minimum of 4 players is needed to have a class.
Please call 758-2883 to sign up.
GET TO KNOW YOUR TECHNOLOGICAL
DEVICES - Cost $10
Please call if you need to learn about your IPad, tablet, or
how to transfer and organize digital pictures to your
computer. Classes are led by Loes Moore. A minimum
of three people are needed for a one-hour session. Please
call 758-2883 to sign up.
We have a beginning iPad class scheduled on
Thursday, March 5, 1 pm. Call to sign up for it
or to start a list for intermediate iPad.
LIVING WILL CLINICS, 1:30pm
February 12 and March 12th
Do you have a Living Will or a Health Care Power of
Attorney? Explanation of these documents will be
given on these dates. Notaries and witnesses will be
available to help you complete the documents while you
are here. You will need to bring a picture ID or drivers
license. Please call to sign up, 758-2883.
Monday, February 9, 3-4:30pm
“Alzheimer’s Disease-Avoiding Financial Disaster”
Monday, February 16, 3-4:30pm
“Alzheimer’s Disease-Protecting Your Legal Rights”
Monday, February 23, 3-4:30pm
“Alzheimer’s Disease-Managing Behaviors”
All programs are from 3:00-4:30pm. Please, please plan
to attend these meetings and help yourself and your loved
one. These programs are offered at no cost and open to the
public. Please call to register, 758-2883.
CPR and AED Training
Friday, February 13, 10am
Trevor Key from Caldwell
County Emergency Services will be here to
provide training in CPR (Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External
Defibrillator). This course is for anyone with
limited or no training, or for someone who
wants to refresh on their skills. You must
register by calling us at 758-2883. Please
don’t miss out on this opportunity that might
allow you to save someone’s life.
Thursday, February 19 and
Thursday, March 19
1:00pm
In an earlier newsletter we asked that people call if
they were interested in joining a book club at the senior
center. We have eight people on the list and have
scheduled Book Club on Thursdays, February 19 and
March 19 at 1:00 pm.
Please call 758-2883 if you would like to register for
the Book Club, and we will give you a reminder call
closer to the time.
We enjoy sending you our Prime Times Newsletter and are happy that you have chosen to receive it!
However, printing and mailing are expenses. Therefore, if you are able to contribute towards the cost of
printing and mailing the newsletter we would greatly appreciate your generosity! We also encourage
anyone with an e-mail account to give us your address so we can email you the newsletter. Please send us
a note to [email protected] giving us your e-mail address. You may also view our newsletter on
our website www.caldwellseniorcenter.org. Thank you!
February
2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
Oil Painting, 10-12
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
Alzheimer’s Program
3:00-4:30pm (2 of 4)
MAH JONGG, 2-4pm
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
16
Senior Crafters
10:30-12:00
Alzheimer’s Program Income Tax Preparation
3:00-4:30pm (3 of 4)
by appointment
23
Movin’ & Grooves, 8-9
Knitting Class, 9:30-11:30
Oil Painting, 10-12
Alzheimer’s Program
3:00-4:30pm (4 of 4)
Movin’ & Groovin 8:00
GetDown&Tone Up 8:30
Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
(Cards and socializing)
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
**Lap Quilting and
Needlewotk 1:30-3:30
Sign up for February
$20 for 4 classes
Open 9-5 for
Exercise
and Socializing
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
Wood Carving Club 1-3
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
11
Senior Crafters
10:30-12:00
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
Hearing Loss Seminar
at Library
See below.
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Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
(Cards
and socializing)
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
Lap Quilting
1:30-3:30 pm
Wood Carving Club 1-3
LIVING WILL CLINIC
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
1:30, Sign up please
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
19
20
18
Movin’ & Groovin 8:00
GetDown&Tone Up 8:30
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
Wood Carving Club 1-3
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
Book Club
YOGA
8:00--9:00
8:00
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
CPR & AED
Training
10:00
Please call 758-2883
to sign up
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:3
Organizational Meeting Blood Pressure Check 9-10
1:00, Sign up Please
Lap Quilting
1:30-3:30
25
Open 9-5 for
Exercise
and Socializing
26
27
Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Lap Quilting
1:30-3:30
Medicare Basics
Wood Carving Club 1-3
10:00 am
See page 1 for details.
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
Please call 758-2883
to sign up.
“Hearing Loss and Family Activities”
at the Caldwell County Library
Tuesday, February 24
10:00-11:30 & 1:00-3:30
The Hard of Hearing Services Specialist, Division of
Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, Morganton Regional Center, will offer seminars to help people
learn how to communicate better during family gatherings and other group activities.
Communicating with someone hard of hearing can
sometimes be very difficult, but there are several strategies that can help family members and the
hard of hearing person.
To register for this program please call
1-800-999-8915 and tell them you want to
attend the “Hearing Loss and Family
Activities” Program and which time.
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YOGA
8:008:00-9:00
24
Senior Songbirds, 9:30
MAH JONGG, 2-4pm
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
6
17
Movin’ & Grooves, 8-9
Knitting Class, 9:30-11:30 Senior Songbirds, 9:30
Oil Painting, 10-12
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
4
10
Senior Songbirds, 9:30
Movin’ & Grooves, 8-9
Senior Crafters
Knitting Class, 9:30-11:30
10:30-12:00
FRIDAY
5
3
Movin’ & Grooves, 8-9
Knitting Class, 9:30-11:30 Senior Songbirds, 9:30
**Oil Painting 10-12
Sign up for February
Senior Crafters
$20 for 4 classes
10:30-12:00
Alzheimer’s Program
3:00-4:30pm (1 of 4)
9
THURSDAY
FITNESS ROOM
Please take advantage of our fitness room,
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm!
Available for you are a treadmill, cycles,
cardio glide and nautilus machine.
It’s cold outside so come on over where it
is comfortable and get your
new year’s resolutions started!
Please call for an appointment with Cyndi to get
oriented with the machines, 758-2883.
Happy Healthy New Year!
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR BAD WEATHER POLICY
If schools are delayed or closed for bad weather, we follow
their schedule. When schools are delayed 1 hour, they open at
9:00. When delayed 2 hours, they open at 10:00. We do also.
The senior center phone voice mail will be updated for any
change in our schedule. Call 758-2883.
March
2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2
3
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Senior Songbirds, 9:30
Knitting Class, 9:30-11:30
**Oil Painting 10-12
Sign up for March
$20 for 4 classes
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
Senior Crafters, 10:30
Beginning Bridge
1-3, class 1 of 5
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
11
Open 9-5 for
Exercise
and Socializing
12
13
YOGA
8:008:00-9:00
Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
1-3, class 2 of 5
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
Lap Quilting
1:30-3:30
KARAOKE
2:00-4:00
MAH JONGG, 2-4pm
Wood Carving Club 1-3
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
LIVING WILL CLINIC
1:30, Sign up please
Please call to sign up and
plan to bring a donation.
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
19
20
Senior Crafters, 10:30
Beginning Bridge
17
18
Senior Songbirds, 9:30
Movin’ & Groovin 8:00
GetDown&Tone Up 8:30
Caldwell Retired
School Personnel
Senior Crafters, 1-2:30
Beginning Bridge 1-3
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
23
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
Wood Carving Club 1-3
24
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Knitting Class
9:30-11:30
Oil Painting, 10-12
Beginning Bridge 1-3
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
MAH JONGG, 2-4pm
30
31
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Knitting Class
9:30-11:30
Oil Painting, 10-12
Senior Songbirds, 9:30
Senior Crafters, 10:30
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
Beginning Bridge
1-3 , class 5 of 5
Wood Carving Club 1-3
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Blood Pressure Check 9-10
Book Club
Meeting, 1:00pm
25
YOGA
8:008:00-9:00
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
Lap Quilting
1:30-3:30
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
Senior Songbirds, 9:30
Senior Crafters, 10:30
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
Beginning iPad
1:00 pm, $10
**Lap Quilting 1:30-3:30
Sign up for March
$20 for 4 classes
10:45-12:30
Oil Painting, 10-12
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
16
Knitting Class
9:30-11:30
6
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment
10
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Line Dance Level 1, 10am
Line Dance Level 2, 11am
5
Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
(Cards and Socializing)
Call 758-2883 to sign up
Senior Songbirds, 9:30
Caroliners – 1:30-2:30
4
Movin’ & Groovin 8:00
GetDown&Tone Up 8:30
Wood Carving Club 1-3
9
Oil Painting, 10-12
FRIDAY
Cost $25
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Knitting Class, 9:30-11:30
THURSDAY
26
Fun & Friendship Club
9:30-1:00
(Cards and Socializing)
AARP Smart Driver
Course 10:00-2:30
See Below
Sudoku Workshop
1-3, Sign Up Please
27
Movin’ & Groovin’ 8:00
Smooth Moves 8:30
Lap Quilting
1:30-3:30
Flower Lovers
Plant Swap
1:30
See page 1 for details
CRIBBAGE, 1-3
Beginning iPad Class
Thursday, March 5, 1:00
Loes Moore will teach this class for Beginners.
We need at least 3 people for a 1 hour class or
6 people for a 2 hour class. The cost is $10 per
person. Please call 758-2883 to sign up.
AARP Smart Driver Class
Friday, March 20, 10:00am-2:30pm
This special class will address the needs and concerns of drivers, particularly those who are older. It covers age-related physical
changes, declining perceptual skills, rules of the road, local driving problems, and license renewal requirements. You must have
a current valid driver’s license to enroll. You must also attend the entire session to be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Please call 758-2883 to pre-register by March 13. Give us your name as it appears on your driver’s license so it will be
accurate on your certificate.
The cost is $15 (AARP members) - $20 (non AARP members)
Please bring or mail your check to Caldwell Senior Center, P.O. Box 933, Lenoir 28645.
The AARP Driver Safety course is also available online at www.aarp.org/drive/online.
THANK YOU
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New Members
We greatly appreciate the donations from:
Mildred Rader
Pat Carlton
Lois Glines
Betty Gentry
Lynn Hennessee
Mildred Jo Cline
Janet Williams
Sheila Barlow
Betty Sue Teague
Billy and Gerri Walker
Tony Antonelli
Carolyn Lingle
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
Barbara Lowman
Gail Reid
Sandy and Bud Leopard
Rosa Miller
Merrium Throneburg
Mildred Rader
Sarah Moropoulos
Best Value Hearing Care
Horry & Mary W. Kent
William & Thelma Hood Phillip Carter
Margaret Jenkins
Movers & Groovers
Line Dancers
Louise Taylor in honor of Cleo Justice
Dora Lee Caudle in honor of Steve Branch
Charlie and Fran Scheil in honor of Sharon Berry
Best Value Hearing Care in memory of Leona Lomax
Helen Dickson in memory of Mary Woods
Bob and Sandra Lisk in memory of Mary Woods
Louise Taylor in memory of Mary Woods
W.H. Maynard, Jr. in memory of George Reighard
Jimmy and Lee Davis in memory of Jeanette Bailey
Lois Dula in memory of Rosa F. Dula
William G. Byrd in memory of Mary Woods
Nancy Madison in memory of Mary Woods
Mary Bellinger in memory of Mary Woods
Mary Bellinger in memory of Lorraine Collins
Caroline Stelljes in memory of Mary Woods
Danny and Adrian Kincaid in memory of Mary Woods
Rachel Hartley in memory of Grady Hartley and Patsy
Burke
Robert & Patricia Gibbons in memory of
Robert Sr. & Emily Gibbons
Linda Barber
Vicy Morgan-Todd
Mary Childress
Judy Patterson
Brenda Earp
Paula Smith
Teresa Hollar
Barbara Spann
Michael D. McCoy
Clarence Spann
Kenneth Talbert
Michael E. Triplett
Marlene Triplett
Shirley Young
DO YOU HAVE A REFELECTIVE
SIGN IN FRONT OF YOUR HOME?
Responding to emergency calls at night and
even during the day can sometimes be
difficult, when responders are trying to find which
residence dialed 911 in an emergency. House numbers
and mailboxes become difficult to read especially from a
vehicle. Solving this issue may be as simple as having
your address properly displayed at the end of your
driveway or at your mailbox. Sawmills Fire Department
has adopted a sign program that will dramatically help
emergency personnel find you in your time of need.
They make signs at a cost of $15 each.
Other Fire Departments promote easy-to-read signs, and
you can call your closest station to see if they can
provide signs. Signs have reflective lettering in either
blue or green. Lettering can also be either vertical or
horizontal.
SPONSOR A DAY
AT THE SENIOR CENTERA donation of $30 will sponsor a day at the
Senior Center! Donations may be made in
honor or in memory of someone on a day of
your choice. Your gift may also be made to
support the cost of printing and mailing of your
newsletter, “The Prime Times.”
The operation of the center depends on
contributions and we sincerely thank you for any
and all support!
CONTINUING ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS
Senior Fun and Friendship Club – The Fun and Friendship Club meets every Thursday between 9:15-9:30 for socializing and card
playing. Card games begin at 9:30, and played regularly are Bridge, Canasta, Skip-Bo, and Phase 10. Join one of these games or start
one of your own. Bring light refreshments to share. A covered-dish lunch is scheduled on fifth Thursdays. Club dues are $15 a year.
Caldwell Senior Songbirds – The Senior Songbirds meet from September-May at 9:30 every Tuesday morning. They practice singing
together and then go to one of the area nursing homes to entertain the residents. If you enjoy singing with a group, come join the chorus.
Movin’ & Groovin’ – 8:00-8:30. Low-moderate impact aerobics, great music and moves every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Smooth Moves – 8:30-9:00. Class using hand weights and stretch bands to increase strength and flexibility, every Monday and Friday.
Get Down & Tone Up – 8:30-9:00. Floor exercises designed to tone and stretch - 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays.
Yoga– 8:00-9:00am. Beginner-intermediate Yoga for Seniors, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Line Dancing – Classes are offered in three levels of pace and difficulty – Level 1, beginners to moderate; Level 2, intermediate to
advanced (both on Wednesdays); Caroliners, Level 3 fastest paced and most difficult (on Monday). New beginner basics are taught in
the Level 1 class during the months of September and January.
Billiards – A table is ready to use 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday. Make your own games with old friends or come meet new ones.
Fitness Equipment – A variety of exercise equipment is available for your use in the Fitness Room of the senior center. Staff will
provide training on your first visit; then you can work out at your convenience between 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday.
Puzzle Table– A table is ready with a picture puzzle to put together between 9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday.
Senior Crafters—
Crafters The group meets each Tuesday, usually at 10:30. Crafters teach and learn from each other.
Mah Jongg–
Jongg Players meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoon from 2:00-4:00. New players are welcome to come and learn.
Cribbage— Players meet on Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00. New players are welcome to come and learn..
Wood Carving—Classes are on Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-3:00
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Caldwell Senior Center is to provide services and activities which enhance the lives of
older adults, encouraging their involvement in the community, and providing advocacy.
OFFICE HOURS—9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday PHONE 758-2883
Prescription Assistance Center Phone—758-2566
Information and Assistance for Older Adults—757-8635
Fax—758-2348
***Email—[email protected]
Staff: Sharon Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Cyndi Akins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Director
Barbara Hart . . . . . . . . . . Prescription Assistance Specialist
Nancy Holmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receptionist
A Caldwell County
Provided by Senior Community Service Employment Program
SERVICES
S.H.I.I.P. (Seniors Health Insurance Information Program) Volunteers
Staff and volunteers are trained by the S.H.I.I.P. division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance to answer questions about
Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Prescription Drug coverage. Also, Medicare Supplement policies, and Long
Term Care Insurance. Please call for information or an appointment with a counselor – 758-2883.
Blood Pressure Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer RN
A volunteer will be at the senior center on the 3rd Friday of each month from 9:15-10:00 to check blood pressures.
Legal Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Aid of North Carolina Morganton Office
Staff from Legal Aid of N. C. Morganton Office comes one or two times a year (as long as annual funding lasts) to make simple
wills for persons over age 60 and their spouses. An appointment is necessary. Legal services for civil matters are provided by the
Morganton office for seniors who qualify financially. Call us for information 758-2883.
Notary Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Center Staff
We notarize documents such as Living Wills. Please call for an appointment – 758-2883.
Computer/Internet – Computers are available for your use Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00. One-on-one tutoring is arranged by appointment.
Senior Tar Heel Cards – For people over 60, these cards may be picked up at the senior center to identify you as a senior citizen. Many
businesses give discounts to seniors. Good for free entry to county school sporting events.
Senior Meal Sites – There are four congregate meal sites in the County: Koinonia and Martin Luther King Recreation Center in Lenoir,
Kings Creek Baptist Church, and Shuford Recreation Center in Granite Falls. Nutrition Services Director for Blue Ridge Community Action is Mary Wright, who can be reached at 754-9085, Ext. 226.
Transportation— Transportation is provided by Greenway Transit. Call 757-8679 to schedule a ride. After the message, a customer
service agent will come on the line.
Medication Assistance Program – This program is funded by a grant from the NC Office of Rural Health and provides assistance with
Medicare Prescription Drug plans and applications to pharmaceutical manufacturers programs. Call 758-2566 for information.
Additional support is provided by United Way of Caldwell County
Information and Assistance for Older Adults- Call us at 757-8635 for information about services or resources in Caldwell County.
Income Tax Preparation— AARP Tax Volunteer Program, simple tax returns for people age 60 and better by appointment.
The Satie and J. E. Broyhill Caldwell Senior Center is open to all Caldwell County residents age 60 and better and
their spouses. A full schedule of activities is offered five days a week. There are no membership fees, but donations
are accepted to support the programs.
For more information about any of the activities, classes or programs, give us a call at 758-2883.