NEWS FOR ALL SEASONS
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
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2015 Older Americans Month:
GET INTO THE ACT
MAY 2015
All centers open at 8:00 am and close at 4:30 for Open House on Friday, May 22
Honesdale / Earl J Simons Center
323 10th Street, Honesdale:
In May, the United States recognizes Older
Americans Month to acknowledge Older
Americans and their contributions to our Nation.
Ala Carte Open for Breakfast 8-10am
Exercise Class 10:30-11:30am
Area Agency on Aging
(answering questions 10:30-12)
Entertainment 11am-12 noon
11am-12 Noon TAI-CHI class
Lunch Served @ Noon, sharp!
Ala Carte open for lunch 11-1
Bingo 1-2 pm
Art Class 1-2 pm
Shuffle Board and Billiards 2-4:30pm
New to Medicare 3:00 pm
Light refreshments will be served throughout the day, as
well as free lunch & transportation for anyone NEW to
the center, age 60 and over. Please call at least 24 hours
in advance if you are interested in joining us for lunch
and 2 days prior for transportation. We will also provide tours of the facility. If you are unable to attend one
of the centers on this specific date, please call and we
can make arrangements to accommodate you. Please call
570-253-4262 and/or visit website for more information
http://aging.co.wayne.pa.us
Hamlin Center
Salem Township Bldg.
15 Township Bldg. Road, Hamlin:
Cards and table games at 9am
Area Agency on Aging
(answering questions 10:30-12)
Lunch at noon
Refreshments & Entertainment throughout day
Bingo at 1 pm
Hawley Center / Robert J Drake
Senior Community Center
337 Park Place, Hawley:
Area Agency on Aging
(answering questions 10:30-12)
Crafts and Learn to Crochet
10:00am to 2:00pm
Lunch Served at Noon
Bingo 2-3 pm
Entertainment throughout the day!
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Milk served
with all meals
1) Breaded pork
chop
Mashed potatoes
with gravy
Green beans
Dinner roll/
Butter pat-1
Apricots
4) Cole slaw
Baked cod
Stewed tomatoes
Sweet potatoes
Dinner roll
Strawberries
5) Cinco De Mayo
Spinach salad with
tomatoes, radishes/
Italian dressing
Soft taco
Mexican rice
Corn
Churro
6) Tomato slices
Topped with mozz.
Pork chop
Applesauce
Brown rice
Lima beans
Watermelon
7) White grape
juice
Cottage cheese w/
pineapple
Egg salad on pita
Lettuce &
tomatoes
Blackberries w
whipped topping
8) Mother’s Day
Chicken Cordon
Bleu
Twice baked
potato
Zucchini
Wheat bread
Strawberry
shortcake
11) Calico salad
Southern chicken
Strips
Baked potato
Asparagus
Corn bread
Apricots
12) Green leaf
tossed salad (brocc,
red & gr. Peppers)
Spaghetti with
meatballs
Sauce and parmesan cheese
Italian bread
Mandarin oranges
13) Cucumber and
onion salad
Turkey tetrazzini
Whole wheat pasta
Mixed vegetables
Jello w pineapple
with whip topping
14) Grape juice
Broccoli n chick
pea salad
Chicken salad
Lettuce& tomato
on a pretzel bun
Cantaloupe
cubes
15) Baby kale
salad, radishes&
tomatoes
Baked tilapia
Brown rice
Sweet potato
Vanilla pudding
18) Corn chowder
Salisbury steak
Black –eyed peas
Cauliflower w/
cheese
Grapes
19) Cape cod blend
Shredded pork barbecue on bun
Brussels sprouts
Warm peaches on
pound cake
20) Pineapple on
cottage cheese
Seafood Newburg
over pasta
Spinach
Strawberries w
whip topping
21) Apple juice
Grilled ham and
swiss cheese on
rye
Potato chips
Fresh honeydew
melon chunks
22) Memorial
Day
Chili dog
French fries
Vegetable slaw
Red, white & blue
dessert
25) CLOSED
26) Zucchini
squash salad
BBQ chicken
Baked potato
Corn
Lorna doones
27) Pork Loin
Pierogies
Applesauce
Broccoli
Cantaloupe
cubes
28) California
hamburger on bun
Sweet potato fries
Honeydew melon
29) Side chicken
Caesar salad with
parm. cheese
Vegetable lasagna
Broccoli
Chocolate pudding
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Greetings to everyone from the APPRISE staff. Our weather seems to be brightening and warming which should improve everyone’s outlook. It’s great to be able to open doors and windows and breathe in the fresh spring air! I’ll remind
everyone of the change in PACE guidelines which occurred last year. We were required to count gross income previously, but now PACE is counting the net amount. This reduces the Social Security income by $1258.80. PACE did make
adjustments last year for those who were PACENET, dropping them down to regular PACE. If you have not looked at
your eligibility for the PACE program recently, you may want to check. Now is a good time to do that as everyone has
completed their income tax preparation for 2014. You’ll be calculating the actual amount of your Social Security check
for last year and adding it to any other income, such as pension, interest, etc. The guidelines for regular PACE are: Single – under $14,500; Couple - $17,700 and for PACENET: Single - under $23,500; Couples -$31,500. You must be 65
years of age and up and a Pennsylvania resident. If you have questions regarding this topic please call Pat in the Honesdale Center and Lu at the Hawley Center. I will be doing a “New to Medicare” class at 3 PM on May 22nd at the Honesdale Senior Center Open House for those turning 65 or anyone who would like a refresher on benefits.
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Waymart “Golden Years” Senior Club.
Meeting 1st Thursday at Masonic Lodge #542 - 136 South Street, Waymart
Social 3rd Thursday
1st and 3rd Thursday Activities include
BINGO and Phase 10 (card game).
Celebration dinners twice a year for Easter
and Thanksgiving/Christmas.
Dues are $2.00 each meeting.
Contact President, Kimber Best for additional
information or directions at 570-267-2742
or email [email protected].
Pictured above for their Easter Dinner April
8th at the Gravity Inn :
Alvira Risner, Helene Skates, President
Kimber Best, Marie Torquati, Bonnie
Shaffer, Evelyn Bennet, Vice President Harry
Feldman, Chaplin Gladys Feldman, Treasurer
Shirley Clift, Wyland Clift, Fred Shakkour,
Irma Nehring, Sue Borowski, Marion Figgions, Janet Lamberton, Connie Wash, and
Al Stewart.
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GAMBLING & GAMBLING ADDICTIONS
Josh Ercole: Chief Operating Officer – Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, Inc.
Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Department of Health;
The Pennsylvania Gambling Addiction 24-hour hotline: 1-877-565-2112
State website: www.paproblemgambling.com
The Training Session will be for staff, caregivers and family members of seniors who would like to learn more about the
problem signs of gambling. Simple ways to screen for and detect gambling problems will also be discussed.
The Open Sessions will be for seniors to identify possible signs of gambling problems in their friends or loved ones and
what steps to take if they believe someone has a gambling problem. The sessions will also go over the 10 rules of responsible gambling, which can be used to keep gambling activities safe.
Wednesday, May 6th Honesdale Senior Center - 323 10th Street, Honesdale PA ( 570-253-4262)
Training Session from 9:00am to 10:30am open to Professionals, Caregivers and Family Members
Open session for senior center participants from 11:00am to Noon
Wednesday, May 6th Hawley Senior Center at 337 Park Place, Hawley PA (570-226-4209)
Open session for senior center participants from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Thursday, May 7th
Northern Wayne Crosstown Highway, Lakewood, PA
Open session for our senior center participants from 10:00am to Noon
Friday, May 8th
Hamlin Senior Center at Route 590, Hamlin, PA (570-689-3766)
Training Session from 9:00am to 10:30am open to Professionals, Caregivers and Family Members
Open session for senior center participants from 11:00am to Noon
Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you are interested in joining us for lunch and 2 days prior for transportation.
You can also visit our website for other valuable information. http://aging.waynecountypa.gov
Thanks to Mother Nature we are finally having beautiful weather. I love rising out of bed in the early
morning to the birds singing their songs of Spring, watching turkeys in full strut and all the wildlife making their nest and homes to welcome the little wonders of the season. What a great time to be alive.
I hope everyone is putting their information in the copilot for a chance to win a prize. That will be going
on April, May and June. GOOD LUCK. Check out our newsletter for further information on the rules and
qualifications.
Spring brings me to one of my favorite days to celebrate, Mother’s Day. Our celebration will be on Friday, May 8th with a tribute to all Mothers who made us whom we are today. Without them we couldn't have made it through some of our childhood times and tribulations. Please join us that day and
N have a wonderful meal, something for all the Moms plus a delicious dessert.
We are having our 8 hour classes for defensive driving course through AARP on May 28th and 29th
E from 1 pm- 5 pm. Please call the Honesdale Center @ 570-253-4262 to register for class or ask about
W other dates.
S We are having a speaker May 6th starting @ 12:30 pm on Compulsive Gambling. Our Presenter
Josh Ercole Chief Operating Officer will speak on that day. Please mark your calendars for the time and
date, plan to have lunch and stay afterwards.
On May 20th @ 10 am Marie Alexander and Carleen Faatz will be here to help us with Fall Prevention. All our
Healthy Steps in Motion and other participants; please join us that day and see how well you prevail.
Our May Birthdays are; Helene Burgess, Harry Joswick, Frank Gustin, Sharon Filola, Joanie Russo, Brenda Annable, Cathy Burton, Joan Tartas and Justine Burmeister. Happy Birthday to you all.
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Living Well—Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Presents a Free 6 Week Program at the Honesdale Center
Topics Include: Managing symptoms, fitness/exercise, nutrition, communication, medications, working with health care professionals and systems, and More! Program is recommended by AOA (Administration on Aging).
FRIDAYS 11:00 am — 2:30 pm
MAY 8th—JUNE 12th
Please call to register 570-253-4262
A minimum of 12 people needed in order to have the program
Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program teaches consumers skills to manage their conditions or those of a loved one. It builds their self-confidence so they can be successful in adopting healthy behaviors, improve communications with their physician, and enhance
their quality of life. It is designed to give older adults with chronic diseases, such as high blood
pressure, diabetes and heart conditions, tips to help them make their daily life more enjoyable .
Northern Wayne News…. On
April 2nd, we celebrated Easter
with treats, door prizes and coconut pie for dessert.
Our speaker was Kelly Horning
from the Bureau of Blindness
and Visual Services. She did a
wonderful presentation.
May 7th will be our Mother’s
Day celebration. Call Marie at
570-253-5540 for reservations.
sudokucollection.com
This is Helen "Pat" Vetter 95yrs young with the Easter Bunny @
our Easter Dinner. Just goes to show you we are never to old to
have fun.
Ann Morgan was our Easter Bunny. She always gives of herself in
so many ways. Thank You, Ann.
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Tips for
Eating
Healthy
When
Eating out

As a beverage choice, ask for water or order fat-free or low-fat milk, unsweetened tea, or other drinks without
added sugars.
 Ask for whole-wheat bread for sandwiches.
 In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.
 Ask for salad dressing to be served on the side. Then use only as much as you want.
 Choose main dishes that include vegetables, such as stir fries, kebobs, or pasta with a tomato sauce.
 Order steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes instead of those that are fried or sautéed.
 Choose a “small" or "medium" portion. This includes main dishes, side dishes, and beverages.
 Order an item from the menu instead heading for the "all-you-can-eat" buffet.
 If main portions at a restaurant are larger than you want, try one of these strategies to keep from overeating:
 Order an appetizer-sized portion or a side dish instead of an entrée.
 Share a main dish with a friend.
 If you can chill the extra food right away, take leftovers home in a "doggy bag."
 When your food is delivered, set aside or pack half of it to go immediately.
 Resign from the "clean your plate club" - when you've eaten enough, leave the rest.
 To keep your meal moderate in calories, fat, and sugars:
 Ask for salad dressing to be served "on the side" so you can add only as much as you want.
 Order foods that do not have creamy sauces or gravies
 Add little or no butter to your food.
 Choose fruits for dessert most often.
 On long commutes or shopping trips, pack some fresh fruit, cut-up vegetables, low-fat string cheese sticks, or a
handful of unsalted nuts to help you avoid stopping for sweet or fatty snacks. Source: www.choosemyplate.gov
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum and
Glimmerglass Queen Boat Tour on Otsego Lake
Cooperstown, NY
Friday, August, 7, 2015
$44.00 per person
Price includes: Boat ride, transportation and driver’s tip. Lunch and dinner
are on your own and Baseball Museum prices are listed below. This would be a wonderful trip to
bring the Grandkids!
Pickups: Honesdale McDonald’s @ 7:00am, Hawley (old IGA) @ 7:30am, Hamlin Center @ 8:00 am.
Arrive home approximately; Hamlin at 8pm, Hawley at 8:30pm and Honesdale at 9pm
On our way to Cooperstown we will have a rest stop in NY. Upon arrival in town we unload in front of the
Baseball Hall of Fame. You can visit the museum, wander around town or ride the trolley and visit The Farmers’ Museum or The Fenimore Art Museum. Lunch will be on your own in town. Then stroll (2 blocks from
town) to beautiful Otsego Lake for our boat ride. The boat leaves at 2pm sharp! After our boat tour we head
home with a dinner stop near Binghamton, NY.
Sign up with Marie at 253-5540 or Debbie at 689-3766. *Please have your money in by Tuesday, July 28.
*Cancellation Policy: Money refunded only if your seat can be filled. After August 1st
money cannot be refunded for any reason.
$ Baseball Hall of Fame Admission $
Seniors (65+)
$15.00
Adults (13 – 64)
Children (7 – 12) $12.00
Veterans
Active/Retired Military Free
$23.00
$12.00
…lighthouses, harbor cruise, L.L. Bean, Foxwoods
Casino, sightseeing, something for everyone
5 Days – 4 Nights
September 20 – 24,
$600 per person double occupancy
$787 per person single occupancy
White Star Tours has put together a wonderful package at a beautiful time of the year. The leaves
should just be starting to turn and it should still be jacket weather. Highlights include: 4 nights
lodging (1 at Great Cedar Tower, Foxwoods Casino,) 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners (1 is a “Downeast” lobsterbake,) Tours of Portland, Boothbay Harbor & Kennebunkport, Portland Head Light & Nubble
Lighthouse, Harbor cruise of Casco Bay, L.L. Bean, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, fun at the casino
and lots more… The casino has a movie theatre, bowling alley and bingo.
For more details call Debbie at 689-3766 or Marie at 253-5540.
*Please have $300 deposit in by June 1st, and balance is due by August 1st.
*Cancellation Policy: Money refunded only if your seat can be filled. Trip insurance is available.
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American Music Theatre
Lancaster, PA
Thursday, May 14, 2015
$83.00 per person
We are off to beautiful Lancaster for a day of good food and wonderful entertainment. We start off with a buffet lunch of tasty Amish home cooking at Hershey Farms. After
lunch we head to the American Music Theatre for their brand new original musical show “Inspire,”
featuring the songs of Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman, Celtic Woman and many others.
On the way home we will stop at Cracker Barrel for dinner. Dinner is not included in price.
Sign up with Marie at 253-5540 or Debbie at 689-3766. *Please have money in by Monday, May 4th
Pick up:
Honesdale McDonald’s @ 7:30am
Hawley IGA @ 8:00am
Hamlin center @ 8:30am
Arrive Home Approximately:
Honesdale @ 10pm
Hawley @ 9:30pm
Hamlin @9pm
*Cancellation Policy: Money refunded only if your seat can be filled. After Monday, May 11th money
cannot be refunded for any reason.
Pennsylvania Capitol Building Tour
and
Pride of the Susquehanna Boat Ride
Harrisburg, PA Friday, June 26
$35.00 per person
(lunch is not included)
We start our tour of the Capitol building at 10:30am. After our tour we will enjoy
lunch at the cafeteria in the capitol. At 1pm we head to City Island for our boat
ride on the Susquehanna River aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna.
Call Marie at 253-5540 or Debbie at 689-3766 to reserve your seat.
Departure:
Arrive Home approximately:
Honesdale McDonald’s @7:00am
Honesdale @ 6:30pm
Hawley old IGA @ 7:30am
Hawley @ 6:00pm
Hamlin Center @ 8:00am
Hamlin @ 5:30pm
*Please have your money in by Friday, June 12. *Cancellation Policy: Money refunded only if
your seat can be filled. After June 19th money will not be refunded for any reason.
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Honesdale Earl J. Simons Center 323 10th Street, Honesdale,
PA 18431 570-253-4262/570-253-9115 fax end of 10th St.
across from Stone Jail
Hamlin Center Salem Township Building, 15 Township Bld.
Rd, Route 590 Hamlin, PA 18427 570-689-3766 // 570-6895002 fax Route 191 South to Hamlin 4 corners turn right onto
590 West, go 1/2 mile turn right after Radio Shack
Hawley Robert J. Drake Senior Community Center 337 Park
Place, Bingham Park Hawley, PA 18428 570-226-4209 // 570226-3422 fax Route 6 to Hawley, past ball field across from
Mayor's office, just before bridge, left onto Park St
Transportation 323 10th Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 8:00
am - 4:00 pm
www.co.wayne.pa.us go to "human services"
click on "transportation" 570-253-4280
out of 253 exchange 1-800-662-0780
Production Coordinator: Kathy Robbins
Menu Coordinator: Lynn Guiser
Editor: Kathleen Terry
[email protected]
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
323 Tenth Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
570-253-4262
570-253-9115 (fax)
Elder Abuse/Protective Services 800-648-9620
Happy Mother’s Day
“To the world you might
just be one person,
but to one person you might
just be the world”
-author unknown