TANEYTOWN SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER 220 Roberts Mill Road Taneytown, MD 21787 410-386-2700 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Center Manager: Ruth H. Martin Assistant Manager: Christy Mullinix WHAT’S INSIDE: Welcome………………....................2 Activities Calendar …………….....3 Lunch Menus………………….…...4 - 5 February Events.……......................6 -10 Free Income Tax Assistance…...….11 What’s Happening?.........................12 - 15 Living Well Program………………16 Health and Fitness………………....17- 20 Emergency Preparedness………….21 Community Projects……………….22 Can You Lend a Hand? ……..........23 FYI………………………………….24 - 27 March Events ….…………………..28 Center Custodians: Mark Fishel Wayne Luby Mission Statement The Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services, programs and assistance to promote choice, dignity and independence for older adults, adults with disabilities and those who care for them. http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/aging/centers.asp Taneytown Senior & Community Center Welcome to our Center! Come join us to be with others your own age and get the enjoyment of meeting new people who genuinely want to be part of your social network. It’s fun, it’s entertaining and best of all it’s FREE! Seniors are our top priority! Taneytown Senior & Community Center provides activities & meals for adults ages 60 and better. Persons with disabilities who are 50 and over also qualify to use our center. Anyone who uses the center is requested to fill out our Intake Forms. You will receive a card that registers you for all 5 Carroll County Senior & Community Centers. Please swipe your card at the front desk every time you use the center. When you use your card, we gather statistics that help us to maintain funding. If we justify funding, it allows us to stay open for your benefit. Center Manager Ruth H. Martin Assistant Manager Christy Mullinix The 2014 - 2015 Site Council Board President Ella McDowell Vice President Carol Garver Treasurer Paul Hanlon Secretary Anne Harvey Everyone is welcome to come to the Site Council meeting to hear about upcoming events and to share their views and ideas for programs, classes and activities that you would like to have at the Taneytown Senior Center. Your participation, suggestions and comments are always welcome. Feel free to contact the Site Council President, or any Site Council board member. YOU and the elected officers are the Taneytown Site Council! Next Site Council meeting Thursday, February 19th at 10:30 am 2 February 2015 Special Activities Calendar Monday 2 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Game Day 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm New Exercise Class “Stay Fit with Chris Konior” 8 Weeks/ Donation Tuesday Wednesday 3 4 12:30 pm Greeting Card 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stamping with Daryl New Exercise Class “Senior Fun & Fit with Valerie Wittstadt” 8 Weeks/ Donation Thursday 5 12:30 pm Turkey Foot Domino Game Friday 3 6 11:30 am Nutrition Talk with Terry Serio 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm “500” Cards 9 10 8:00 am - 10:00 am Site Council Breakfast (cost $4.50) RSVP by 2/6 11 12 11:45 am Presentation “ 12:30 pm Nickel Bingo Diabetes by Numbers” with Pamela Xenakis 13 11:30 am Valentine Celebration Luncheon Special RSVP 2/6 by 10:00 am 12:00 pm “Valentine Funky Fashion Show” 18 11:45 am Crime Prevention Presentation “Bullying and Domestic Violence ” 19 10:30 am - Site Council Meeting 20 25 26 12:30 pm Greeting Card Stamping with Daryl 16 Center Closed President’s Day 17 11:30 am Lunch with Pancakes on the side 12:00 pm “Throw Me “Something Mister" and Fat Tuesday Pancake Race 12:30 pm “Left-RightCenter Dice Game” 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Game Day 12:30 pm Greeting Card Stamping with Daryl 12:30 pm Prize Bingo (Bring in a $1.00 to $3.00 gift) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Legal Aid Clinic 23 24 11:30 am Lunch and a Movie - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm New Session -Arthritis Foundation Exercise 12:30 pm Greeting Card Program Cost:$25 for 8 Stamping with Daryl weeks 27 9:30 am - 10:30 am Blood Pressure Screening by Carroll Hospital Center 11:30 am February Birthday Luncheon “Baked Potato Day” RSVP 1/20 by 10:00 am * Check out the “What’s Happening?” section of The Senior Voice to see our daily activities. February 2015 HOT Lunches Taneytown Senior Center 4 Reservations REQUIRED by 10 am TWO days before the meal AND 10 am One Week before Special Meals, ex: Sub Day, Baked Potato Day, Special Events, & Holiday Meals. Otherwise, meals cannot be guaranteed. Call 410-386-2700. Advanced notice of changes will be given when possible. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 100% Juice Fruit Punch Pulled Pork BBQ Potato Salad Seasoned Greens Diced Pears Hamburger Roll 9 Orange Juice Chicken Breast Orange Sauce Rice Pilaf Green Beans Diced Peaches Rye Bread 16 Center Closed 23 Apple Juice Sliced Pork Loin Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes Whole Wheat Bread Hot Blueberry Pear Crisp Juice Ham and American Cheese Sandwich Lettuce & Tomato Cole Slaw Potato Salad Diced Fruit 10 100% Fruits Juice Hot Dog on Roll Macaroni & Cheese Fruit 17 Mardi Gras Orange Juice Chicken Stew w/Peas &Carrots Brown Rice Fresh Orange Side of Pancakes Biscuit 24 Pineapple Juice ¼ lb. Beef Hot Dog Fresh Broccoli Salad Diced Peaches Hot Dog Roll Mixed Baked Beans Ketchup/Mustard Orange Juice Lasagna Roll w/Marinara Sauce Green Beans Applesauce Whole Wheat Bread 11 Orange Juice Hot Sliced Turkey Sweet Potatoes Peas Applesauce Dinner Roll 18 Apple Juice Meatballs in Tom Sauce Rigatoni in Tom Sauce Fresh Tossed Salad Fresh Apple Slices Wheat Bread Ranch Dressing 25 Grape Juice Chicken Breast w/ Gravy Brown Rice Pilaf Cucumbers & Tomatoes Cinnamon Apples Dinner Roll Grape Juice Chicken Breast Teriyaki Brown Rice Fresh Grape Tomatoes Harvard Beets Fruit Cocktail Whole Wheat Bread 12 Fruit Juice Cheese Pizza Tossed Salad Diced Fruit 19 Tuna Fish Sandwich Navy Bean Soup Fresh Spinach Diced Peaches Whole Wheat Cracker Fresh Grape Tomatoes 26 Birthday Luncheon & Potato Bar” (RSVP 02/19) 100% Fruit Juice Baked Potato Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Chili con Carne Cheddar Cheese Whole Wheat Bread Applesauce Tomato Juice Meatballs in Sauce Pasta in Sauce Green Beans Apricots Dinner Roll 13 Valentines Luncheon (RSVP 02/06) Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Prime Rib Au Jus Baked Potato Green Bean Casserole Dinner Roll Cherry Pie w/ Whipped Topping Margarine/Sour Cream 20 Orange Juice Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Corn Diced Pears Dinner Roll 27 Pineapple Juice Sausage w/Gravy Home Fried Potato Scalloped Apples Mandarin Oranges Biscuits w/Gravy Persons 60 and older - a donation up to $3.48. All Persons under 60 - the meal cost is full price: $3.48. **All meals include Milk February 2015 COLD Lunches Taneytown Senior Center Reservations REQUIRED by 10 am TWO days before the meal AND 10 am One Week 5 before Special Meals, ex: Sub Day, Baked Potato Day, Special Events, & Holiday Meals. Otherwise, meals cannot be guaranteed. Call 410-386-2700. Advanced notice of changes will be given when possible. BOX MEAL A Cold Cut on Wheat Bread American Cheese Mayo Lettuce, Tomato Cole Slaw Potato Salad Diced Fruit Milk and Fruit Juice BOX MEAL B Ham and American Cheese Sandwich w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard and Mayo Cole Slaw Potato Salad Diced Fruit Milk and Fruit Juice BOX MEAL C Cold Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich Cole Slaw Potato Salad Sandwich Roll Diced Fruit Milk and Fruit Juice MEAL PROGRAM Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM. Cost of lunch for seniors 60 and older is by donation. Those 59 and younger pay $3.48. Your donations are important to keep our meal program funded. Increasing costs, federal sequestration budget cuts & declining donations may result in fewer meals offered to our seniors. As always, thank you for your donations! Taneytown Senior Center Lunch Reservation Policy How do I reserve a meal? Meal reservations need to be made by 10:00 am two days before you want to eat a meal at the center. Special meals require reservations by 10:00 am 1 week prior to the meal date. These meals include Potato Bar, Cold Cut Subs, Holiday Meals, Parties. For your convenience, reservation dates for special meals are noted on the monthly menu. How do I cancel a meal? Why is this necessary? If you need to cancel a meal, please contact the center or tell a staff person as soon as possible or by 10 am two days prior to your reservation (7 days for special meals). We understand there are emergencies & illness that may result in you not being able to cancel your meal. For repeated no shows & late cancellations, your name may be temporarily removed from our reservation list. Why do I need to pay for a meal if I don’t cancel at least 2 days ahead of time? Unsold meals due to late cancellations or no shows must be paid for out of the nutrition budget. Each year, we grow closer to running out of funds due to the cost of unsold meals, lower donations & budget cuts. Let’s all do our part to help to cut waste from our nutrition budget. You can help us keep our meal program going so we can provide meals all year. 6 Game Days! Game Days! 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Monday, Feb. 2nd and 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 17th Come and join your friends the first Monday and/or the third Tuesday of every week from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm to play the great games you love to play like Mexican Train, Canasta, Tripoli, Scrabble and more. New Exercise Class Monday Feb. 2, 2015 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm “ Stay Fit with Chris Konior” 8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation “Greeting Card Stamping with Daryl” Tuesday, Feb. 3rd at 12:30 pm Have fun making personalized greeting cards every Tuesday for the next 4 weeks. Nutrition Chat with Terry Serio Wednesday, Feb 4th at 11:30 am Topic: Feast on Fiber New Exercise Class Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00 am “ Senior Fun & Fitness with Valerie Wittstadt” 8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation 7 “500 Cards” Wednesday, Feb. 4th 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Play the first Wednesday of Turkey Foot Domino Game Thursday, Feb. 5th at 12:30 pm Lots of Fun! “SITE COUNCIL BREAKFAST” Tuesday, Feb. 10th 8:00 am - 10:00 am The Site Council Breakfast features scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, Belgian waffles, chipped beef gravy, and biscuits, fruit, coffee, hot tea, juice, and 1% milk. Cost is $4.50 all proceeds go to the Site Council treasury to help with programs for seniors at the center. Due to limited space and the popularity of this fundraiser we recommend that you make a reservation by Feb.6th. Diabetes by Numbers Wednesday, Feb. 11th at 11:45 am Presented by Pamela Xenakis “Bingo” “Bingo” 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 12th - Nickel Bingo Tuesday, Feb. 17th - Prize Bingo (Bring in $1 - $3 gift) 8 Valentine Celebration Luncheon Friday, Feb. 13th at 11:30 am RSVP 2/6 by 10:00 am Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Prime Rib Au Jus Baked Potato Green Bean Casserole Dinner Roll Cherry Pie w/ Whipped Topping Margarine/Sour Cream 12:00 pm Valentine Funky Fashion Show Mardi Gras Tuesday, Feb. 17th 11:30 am Lunch with Pancakes on the Side 12:00 pm “Throw Me Something Mister” and “Fat Tuesday Pancake Race” 12:30 pm Prize Bingo (Bring a gift of up to $3) Maryland Legal Aid Clinic Tuesday, Feb. 17th 1:00 pm—4:00 pm No Fee see page 27 for details 9 Crime Prevention Presentation By Brue Lohr “Bullying and Domestic Violence” Wednesday, Feb. 18th at 11:45 am Site Council Meeting Thursday, Feb. 19th at 10:30 am Everyone is welcome to come to the Site Council meeting to hear about upcoming events and to share their views and ideas for programs, classes and activities that you would like to have at the Taneytown Senior Center. Your participation, suggestions and comments are always welcome. Feel free to contact the Site Council President, or any Site Council board member. YOU and the elected officers are the Taneytown Site Council! “Lunch and a Movie” Tuesday, Feb 24th at 11:30 am 12:00 pm - Movie: “Andre” Starring: Tina Majorino and Keith Carradine Wednesday, Feb. 25 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm New Session Begins Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 8 Weeks Session - Cost: $25.00 “Free Blood Pressure screening” Thursday, Feb. 26th 9:30 am - 10:30 am by Carroll Hospital Center 10 “Baked Potato Day” - Luncheon Special Thursday, Feb. 26th at 11:30 am RSVP 2/19 by 10:00 am “February Birthday Luncheon” Thursday, Feb. 26th at 11:30 am 100% Fruit Juice Baked Potato Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Chili con Carne Cheddar Cheese Whole Wheat Bread Applesauce We would like to wish a “Happy Birthday” to all of our members who are celebrating their birthday in the month of February. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for lunch and a “special dessert”. RSVP by 10:00 am 2/19. Computer Lab will be Closed on Wednesdays February 4th - April 1st Due to “Free Income Tax Assistances” See page 11 for details. Table Tennis at TSC (Ping Pong) Sign up and join the “Team”. Play with a Friend. Just have Fun! Free Income Tax Assistance at Carroll County Senior and Community Centers 11 (Provided through the AARP TaxAide Program) For older adults (60+) with no income limit. For others under 60 with an income under $60,000. Appointments must be made in advance by calling the center where you wish to have your taxes done. Appointments will be taken on a first come, first serve basis, with special attention to those age 60 and over. Tax returns with partnerships or rentals will not be prepared through this program. Please bring the following items with you to have your returns completed: (Note – Married couples should both be present for signatures.) Picture ID and Social Security Card Last year’s tax return All W-2 forms All 1099 forms (including any SSA 1099’s) Any estimated tax payments Social security cards for all dependents Dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID, social security number) Proof of Health Insurance including forms form the Health Insurance Exchange Purchase dates and purchase cost for all stock sales occurring in the tax year Mt. Airy Senior and Community Center: 703 Ridge Ave. – Mt. Airy, Md. 21771 Phone Number: 410-795-1017 or 301-829-2407 Days of Week: Mondays and Fridays February 2nd – March 27th TIME: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (No appointments on President’s Day 02/16/14 – Make-up day Tuesday 2/17/15) North Carroll Senior and Community Center: 2328 Hanover Pike - Hampstead, Md. 21074 Phone Number: 410-386-3900 Day of Week: Thursdays February 5th – April 2nd TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm South Carroll Senior and Community Center: 5928 Mineral Hill Rd. – Eldersburg, Md. 21784 Phone Number: 410-386-3700 Day of Week: Mondays February 2nd – March 30th TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (No appointments on President’s Day 02/16/15 – Make-up day Tuesday 2/17/15) Taneytown Senior and Community Center: 220 Roberts Mill Rd. – Taneytown, Md. 21787 Phone Number: 410-386-2700 Day of Week: Wednesdays February 4th – April 1st TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Westminster Senior and Community Center 125 Stoner Ave. – Westminster, Md. 21157 Phone Number: 410-386-3850 Days of Week: Mondays and Wednesdays February 2nd – February11th TIME: 9:00 am to 12:50 pm February 17th – April 1st TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (No appointments on President’s Day 02/16/15 – Make-up day Tuesday 2/17/15) 12 Exercise Room The exercise room is open daily at 8:00 am. Please wear footwear suitable for physical activity. Computers Lending Library The computer room is open daily at 8:00 am for your inquiries and enjoyment. (Needed Computer Instructor) The library is open at 8:00 am. All books and videos are checked out on the honor system. Please return the items when you are finished with them. Contact Ruth Martin Wii Games Available Tennis Bowling Boxing Baseball Golf Cards and Games Billiards Billiards tables are open for play at 8:00 am. Everyday you can enjoy the company of others as you join in playing cards (Pinochle, Canasta, 500, Nickel Bingo, Rummikub and more). Jigsaw Puzzles Enjoy putting together puzzles? Feel free to come in and work on one in the puzzle area. 13 MONDAY TIME PROGRAM ROOM COST 8:00 – 4:00 Exercise Room Open Gym Free 8:00 – 4:00 Library Library Free 8:00 – 4:00 Computer Lab Computer Lab Free 8:00 – 4:00 Billiards Multi-Purpose Free 8:00 – 4:00 Cards, Games and Puzzles Dining Room Free 9:00 – 4:00 Pinochle Dining Room Free 11:30-12:30 Lunch Dining Room See Menu 12:30 – 1:30 Stay Fit with Chris Konior Multi-Purpose Donation 1:00 - 4:00 Bridge Library Call -Fairy Flickinger 410-756-2245 TUESDAY TIME PROGRAM ROOM COST 8:00 – 4:00 Exercise Room Open Gym Free 8:00 – 4:00 Library Library Free 8:00 – 4:00 Computer Lab Computer Lab Free 8:00 – 4:00 Billiards Multi-Purpose Free 8:00 – 4:00 Cards, Games and Puzzles Dining Room Free 9:00 - 10:00 Walking Exercise Multi-Purpose Free 10:00-11:00 Study of Man Library Free 10:00 - 11:30 Country Line Dancing Multi-Purpose $30 for 10 - 12 Classes 11:30 -12:30 Lunch Dining Room See Menu 14 WEDNESDAY TIME PROGRAM ROOM COST 8:00 – 4:00 Exercise Room Open Gym Free 8:00 – 4:00 Library Library Free 8:00 – 4:00 Computer Lab Computer Lab Free 8:00 – 4:00 Cards, Puzzles and Games Dining Room Free 8:00 – 4:00 Billiards Multi-Purpose Free 10:00 – 11:00 Senior Fun & Fit with Valerie Wittstadt Multi-Purpose Donation 10:30 Team Jeopardy Dining Room Free 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch Dining Room See Menu 12:30 - 1:30 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class Multi-Purpose $25 THURSDAY TIME PROGRAM ROOM COST 8:00 – 4:00 Exercise Room Open Gym Free 8:00 – 4:00 Library Library Free 8:00 – 4:00 Computer Lab Computer Lab Free 8:00 – 4:00 Billiards Multi-Purpose Free 8:00 – 4:00 Cards, Games and Puzzles Dining Room Free 9:30 - 11:30 Sewing and Things Craft Room None 9:30 - 10:30 Better Health and Wellness by CCC Multi-Purpose $25 11:30-12:30 Lunch Dining Room See Menu 12:00 Canasta Dining Room Free 15 FRIDAY TIME PROGRAM ROOM COST 8:00 – 4:00 Exercise Room Open Gym Free 8:00 – 4:00 Library Library Free 8:00 – 4:00 Computer Lab Computer Lab Free 8:00 – 4:00 Billiards Multi-Purpose Free 8:00 – 4:00 Cards, Games and Puzzles Dining Room Free 9:30 - 10:30 Sweatin’ to the Oldies Multi-Purpose Free 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch Dining Room See Menu 9:00 – 4:00 Dining Room Free F 3&4 Canasta Sudoku 16 Let’s Get in Shape! What is Your Exercise Plan Monday Feb. 2, 2015 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 10:00 am New Exercise Class “ Stay Fit with Chris Konior” 8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation “Country Line Dancing” - Cost: $30.00 Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00 am New Exercise Class Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm New Session Begins “Walking Exercise “- Free 10:00 am - 11:30 am “ Senior Fun & Fitness with Valerie Wittstadt” 8 Weeks Session - Cost: Donation Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 8 Weeks Session - Cost: $25.00 Thursday 9:30 am - 10:30 am Friday 9:30 am - 10:30 am Better Health and Wellness Presented by Carroll Community College Cost: $25.00 ( 10 - 12 Week Session) “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” with Richard Simmons Cost: Free 8:00 am - 4:30 pm “Everyday” “The Exercise Room is Open” Cost: Free Before starting a Physical Activity Program The Carroll County Bureau of Aging and Disabilities suggests that those interested in a physical activity program should consult with a medical professional before engaging in activities involving physical exertion or other implications that may be inappropriate for people with certain conditions. Your consent form from the intake form package must be signed and in your file. 17 Ways to Boost Fiber February 2015 Fiber is an essential nutrient. However, most Americans are falling far short of the recommended daily amount in their diets. Women should aim for 25 grams of fiber per day, while men should target 38 grams (or 21 and 30 grams daily, respectively, for those over the age of 51). Dietary fiber contributes to our health and wellness in a number of ways. First, it aids in providing fullness after meals, which helps promote a healthy weight. Second, adequate fiber can help to lower cholesterol. Third, it helps prevent constipation and diverticulosis; and, fourth, adequate fiber from food helps keep blood sugar within a healthy range. Eating the skin or peel of fruits and vegetables provides a greater dose of fiber, which is found naturally in these sources. Fiber is also found in beans and lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Typically, the more refined or processed a food becomes, the lower its fiber content. For example, one medium apple with the peel contains 4.4 grams of fiber, while ½ cup of applesauce contains 1.4 grams, and 4 ounces of apple juice contains none at all. With a few simple and tasty substitutions, you can increase your fiber from foods in no time. For breakfast, choose steel cut oats with nuts and berries instead of a plain low-fiber, refined cereal. At lunch, have a sandwich or wrap on a whole-grain tortilla or whole-grain bread and add veggies, such as lettuce and tomato, or serve with veggie soup. For a snack, have fresh veggies or whole-grain crackers with hummus. With dinner, try brown rice or whole-grain noodles instead of white rice or pasta made with white flour. Here are a few whole foods that are naturally high in fiber: 1 large pear with skin (7 grams) 1 cup fresh raspberries (8 grams) ½ medium avocado (5 grams) 1 ounce almonds (3.5 grams) ½ cup cooked black beans (7.5 grams) 3 cups air-popped popcorn (3.6 grams) 1 cup cooked pearled barley (6 grams) When increasing fiber, be sure to do it gradually and with plenty of fluids. Fiber in your diet is similar to a new sponge; it needs water to plump up. If you consume more than your usual intake of fiber but not enough fluid, you may experience nausea or constipation. Before you reach for the fiber supplements, consider this: fiber is found naturally in nutritious, whole foods. Studies have found the same benefits, such as a feeling of fullness may not result from fiber supplements or from fiber-enriched foods. If you're missing out on your daily amount of fiber, you may be trailing in other essential nutrients as well. Your fiber intake is a good gauge for overall diet quality. Try to reach your fiber goal with whole foods so you get all the benefits they provide. Adapted from eatright.org. 18 Slow Cookers Americans' busy lifestyles often show up in their cooking and eating habits. Over 30 percent of calories are consumed away from home, with more than 40 percent of food dollars spent on food away from home, which is typically higher in calories and fat and lower in calcium, fiber, and iron. Planning meals ahead can improve health while saving time and money. When families eat together, meals are likely to be more nutritious. Family meals also provide a great time for children and parents to Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew reconnect. One way to increase meals at home is to use a slow cooker. This slow-cooker stew is such a Check out the following information on slow cooker benefits, food comfort food. Just smelling it as it safety, and recipe ideas. simmers away makes you feel Benefits, food safety, and recipe ideas: good! You probably have all or most of the ingredients in your Slow cooker benefits. They use less electricity than an oven and can kitchen. It is a comfort, also, to be used year-round. Because of the long, low-temperature cooking, know you are providing a nourishslow cookers help tenderize less-expensive cuts of meat. They usually ing meal for your family. allow for one-step preparation; putting all the ingredients in the slow cooker saves time and reduces cleanup. A variety of foods can be 1 pound ground beef cooked in a slow cooker, including soups, stews, side dishes, main 1/2 cup chopped onions dishes, meats, poultry, and desserts. 1 cup chopped carrots 2 cups chopped potatoes Know your slow cooker. Most slow cookers have two or three settings. Food typically cooks in six to 10 hours on the low setting and 1 cup chopped celery four to six hours on the high setting. If possible, turn the slow cooker 1 can (15 ounce) tomatoes on the high setting for the first hour of cooking time and then use the 4 cups water setting that fits your needs. Read your slow cooker instruction manual 1/2 teaspoon oregano, basil or and follow manufacturers' directions. Slow cookers are available in other herb (optional) different sizes, so instructions will vary. 1. Brown ground beef in a medium fry pan. Drain fat. Slow cookers and food safety. Begin with a clean cooker, utensils and work area. Keep perishable foods refrigerated until preparation 2. Place beef, chopped vegetables, time. Store cut-up meat and vegetables separately in the fridge. Always thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Vege- tomatoes and water in slow cooker. tables cook slower than meat and poultry, so if using them, put vege- 3. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or tables in first. Then add meat and liquid suggested in the recipe, such on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours. as broth, water or sauce. Keep the lid in place, removing only to stir the food or check for doneness. Safely handle leftovers. Do not store leftovers in a deep container, such as the slow cooker. Store leftovers in shallow covered containers and refrigerate within two hours after cooking is completed. Reheating leftovers in a slow cooker is not recommended. Cooked food should be reheated on the stove, in a microwave, or in a conventional oven until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Then the hot food can be placed in a preheated slow cooker to keep it hot for serving, at least 140 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer. Source: Adapted from Lisa Franzen-Castle, PhD, RD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Nutrition Specialist. Healthy Bites Newsletter, /fnh/healthy-bites, January 2015. 19 Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans Slow Cooker Taco Soup 1 lb. lean or extra-lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (16-oz.) can chili beans, with liquid 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, with liquid 1 (15-oz.) can whole-kernel corn, with liquid 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce (low-sodium) 2 c. water 2 (14.5-oz.) cans peeled and diced tomatoes (low-sodium) 1 (4-oz.) can diced green chili peppers 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix (low-sodium) In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. Drain. Place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chili peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. Mix to blend and cook on low setting for eight hours. Makes 10 servings. Each serving has 220 calories, 3 grams (g) fat, 30 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 500 mg sodium. Vegetable Soup 1 lb. lean or extra-lean ground beef, browned and drained 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce (low-sodium) 1 (14.25-oz.) can low-sodium beef broth and 1 can water 1 (16-oz.) can stewed tomatoes (lowsodium) 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 (10-ounce) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables Mix all ingredients together in a slow cooker and cook on low seven to nine hours. Makes eight servings. Each serving has 220 calories, 8 grams (g) fat, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. 4 strips bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled 1 lb. lean or extra-lean ground beef, browned and drained 1 medium onion, chopped ¼ c. brown sugar 1 c. ketchup (low-sodium) ¼ c. vinegar ¼ c. mustard 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-oz.) can butter beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-oz.) can lima beans, drained and rinsed 1 (28-oz.) can baked beans (do not drain) Brown meat and fry bacon. Mix all ingredients and cook in a slow cooker on high for three hours or low for eight hours. Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 260 calories, 6 g fat, 34 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber and 490 mg sodium. Chicken Curry 2¾ lb. chicken breasts, without skin 1 (16-oz.) jar salsa (mild or medium) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. curry powder 1 c. fat-free sour cream Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine salsa, onions and curry powder and pour over chicken. Cover with lid. Cook on low for eight to 10 hours (or high for five hours). Remove chicken to serving platter; cover and keep warm. Add sour cream to salsa mixture in the slow cooker. Blend and pour over the chicken. Makes 10 servings. Each serving has 190 calories, 3.5 g fat, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 350 mg sodium. Source: www.ndsu.edu/eatsmart 20 Exercising in Cold Weather Exercise has benefits all year, even during winter. But before you brave the cold, take a few extra steps to stay safe. Exposure to cold can cause health problems such as hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature. Quick Tip For more cold weather tips, see Stay Safe in Cold Weather and AgePage Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard at www.nia.nih.health. If you want to walk, ski, ice skate, shovel snow, or do other outdoor activities when it’s cold outside: Check the weather forecast. If it’s very windy or cold, exercise inside with a Go4Life DVD and go out another time. Also watch out for snow and icy sidewalks. Warm up your muscles first. Try walking or light arm pumping before you go out. Wear several layers of loose clothing. The layers will trap warm air between them. Avoid tight clothing, which can keep your blood from flowing freely and lead to loss of body heat. Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it’s snowy or rainy. Wear a hat, scarf, and gloves. Know the signs of hypothermia: Watch for signs of hypothermia: cold feet and hands, swollen face, pale skin, shivering, slurring words, acting sleepy, and being confused or angry. Be on the lookout for later signs of hypothermia: moving slowly, trouble walking, slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, and blacking out. Call 911 right away if you think someone might have hypothermia! Get the person inside and wrap him or her in a warm blanket. Source: www.nia.nih.gov/Go4life VISIT www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life Read more tips for adding physical activity to your day. Print useful tools. Order the free exercise DVD. Share your exercise story. 21 Winter Storms While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain. One of the primary concerns is the winter weather's ability to knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the “Deceptive Killers” because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead, people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. It is important to be prepared for winter weather before it strikes. Before a Storm, Have: Rock salt to melt ice on walkways Sand or cat litter to improve traction Snow shovels or snow blowers Enough heating fuel During a Storm: Stay inside during the storm. Use heaters safely. Allow faucets to drip. Check on elderly friends and neighbors. Stretch before shoveling snow to avoid overexertion. Keep dry. Watch for signs of frostbite, like loss of feeling and white/pale appearance of extremities. Drive only if absolutely necessary. During an emergency, stay informed by tuning in to your local television or radio station. Source: www.ready.gov/winter-weather TANEYTOWN SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY PROJECTS 22 DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR ON-GOING COMMUNITY PROJECTS! They continue to provide help to various groups and needs. We need your help. Stop by the table in the lobby to drop off items in the boxes on display. PULL TABS: Pull tabs are found on soda cans, canned vegetables and soups and pet food. The tabs are being collected for the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore. The Ronald McDonald Houses act as a home away from home so families can stay close to their children who are in the hospital. EYE GLASSES: The local Lions Club collects and recycles glasses in the community. BOX TOPS AND LABELS FOR EDUCATION: We are collecting these for local Carroll County Schools. CANCELLED POSTAGE STAMPS: Stamps are collected and given to patients at Asbury Methodist Home for various projects. CELL PHONES: Old cell phones, their chargers and instruction books are collected at the front desk and are distributed for the Carroll County Senior Citizens Cellular Phone Program and/or recycled. USED GREETING CARDS: Collected for ARC projects. Please submit the entire cards for ARC's use. They are using the cards in a variety of ways now so they have changed their requirement. This includes ALL cards -- no matter what the occasion. Thank you. PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES: Used printer ink cartridges—desk-jet, ink-jet and laser jet cartridges for recycling. 23 Volunteers Needed Being a volunteer at the Taneytown Senior & Community Center is a rewarding experience that can make a difference in the lives of many people. Volunteers are needed in many ways at the Taneytown Senior & Community Center. Specifically, we are in need of individuals that will give of their time to help in the following areas: Write “Thank You” notes. Send articles to the newspaper Decorate bulletin boards for the center. Cleaning and Sanitizing Weights (used in exercise classes) Kitchen volunteers– Setting up, serving, and clean up of lunch meal. Scrap Booking - Create nice scrapbooks from the pictures and memorabilia that have gathered over the years Power Point—Create power point presentations for the center from various pictures and artwork created by the center. Design a senior center booth to be taken to the Senior Expo or events in the community. Plan or assist with planning special events/parties, activities, games and entertainment. Receptionist - answer phones Decorate center for Holidays Instruct ‘How to use a Smart Phone” Volunteers to make Aprons and Tablecloths Call 410-386-2700 for more information. “T.S.C. Treasures our Volunteers” Americans with Disabilities 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 M. Morey, The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410-386-3800, 1-888-3028978, MD Relay 7-7-7/1- 800-735-2258, or email mmorey@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Inclement Weather Policy for Carroll County Senior Centers 24 Senior and Community Centers are OPEN in inclement weather (snow, ice, severe rain, flooding) UNLESS: If the Carroll County Government is closed then the Carroll County Senior Centers are closed. If the Carroll County Government opens late or closes early than the Carroll County Senior Centers open late or close early. There may be special circumstances where it is necessary to adjust the opening or closing times of the centers, or not open the centers at all for safety reasons. Please listen to local radio or TV stations for up to date information. If the Carroll County Government or Senior Centers are not closed or opening late Please follow one of the below situations: If Carroll County Public Schools are CLOSED: Senior and Community Centers will OPEN late, 10 am–4:30 pm No Carroll Area Transit Service to Senior Centers. Carroll County Transit has been notified by the that they should not pick up seniors and take them to the Senior Centers on days that schools are closed. Modified meals (not the scheduled menu) will be served. No Senior and Community Center programs/classes will be held. If Carroll County Public Schools are 2 (two) HOURS LATE: Senior and Community Centers will OPEN on time, 8 am–4:30 pm Carroll County Transit will provide service for those wishing to venture out, but : YOU MUST CALL CARROLL COUNTY TRANSIT BEFORE 8 AM AND LEAVE A MESSAGE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE BUS PICK YOU UP, 410-857-0080. Modified meals (not the scheduled menu) will be served. Please call the Senior and Community Center to see if programs/classes have been cancelled. If Carroll County Schools are 1 (one) HOUR LATE: Senior and Community Centers will OPEN on time, 8 am–4:30 pm Carroll County Transit will be provided as usual. Meals will be served as per the scheduled menu. Senior and Community Center programs/classes will be held as scheduled. Trailblazer Shuttle Riders Please follow the postings specific to Carroll County Transit delays & closings 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 M. 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 mmorey@ccg.carr.org as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Carroll County Veterans Transportation Shuttle Program 25 Service Locations/Scheduled Runs Monday-Friday: To Baltimore VA Medical Center on Greene Street and the Loch Raven Center on Loch Raven Blvd. Riders can board the shuttle at either: 8:00 AM - Town Mall in Westminster (Movie Side) or Service Locations/Scheduled Monday-Friday: To Fort Detrick, MD Outpatient Center Riders can board the shuttle at either: 8:00 AM – Shoppers , 6300 Georgetown Blvd. Eldersburg (Front of Store) or 8:30 AM - Town Mall in Westminster (Movie Side) Transportation is also available to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia upon request. Transportation requests must be made 36 hours before your scheduled appointment. To enroll in this program please register in person at the Carroll County Department of Social Services at 1232 Tech Court, Suite 1, Westminster, MD 21157 (Call Kate Fisher at 410-386-3373) Be sure to bring with you a form of identification (MD Driver’s license, SSN card, etc.) and your Military Service DD Form 214 or Department of Veterans Affairs Photo ID Card. Once the DSS has you registered you can call CATS (at least 24 hours in advance) and speak with either Angie or Katie at 410-857-0080 to schedule your transportation to either of the care facilities. There is no cost to the veteran or their personal care assistant for the Shuttle Program You will be provided a Travel Voucher for the round trip The Veterans Transportation Shuttle Program is made possible by a partnership between The Carroll County Commissioners, The Carroll Area Transit System and The Carroll County Department of Social Services Updated November 2014 Carroll Transit System Information Carroll Transit System Ticket Sales Available at your area Senior Center or Information & Assistance at the Bureau of Aging and Disabilities has books of Carroll Transit Tickets for sale. Each book consists of ten $1.00 tickets. For seniors age 60+ there is a limited supply of tickets that can be sold for a donation each month until the supply is gone. Donation books are limited to two books per person. There is an additional supply of tickets that are $5.00 per book of ten tickets. Seniors that have purchased their donation books for the month may purchase four $5.00 books per month. Donation and $5.00 transit ticket books are for older adults (60+ years of age) who reside in Carroll County. These tickets cannot be re-sold to businesses or agencies. 26 27 Maryland Legal Aid Provides Free Civil Legal Help Maryland Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to Carroll County seniors 60 years and older, in matters such as state and federal benefits (such as cash assistance, food stamps, medical assistance, unemployment, social security disability and SSI); fighting unlawful evictions and sub-standard housing conditions; family law (such as contested custody and protective orders); consumer debt; debt and debt collections (such as foreclosure); bankruptcy to stop garnishment and foreclosure; wage disputes and nursing home issues; and wills, durable power of attorney and medical advanced directives (through the Sixty Plus program). To receive free civil legal help, call the Midwestern Office of Maryland Legal Aid at 1-800-679-8813 on Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Ask for Intake . If the legal problem is one of the civil legal problems on which Legal Aid may represent you, the Intake worker will take an intake. The case will then be assigned to a paralegal or attorney, who will call you. If the problem is not one on which Legal Aid may represent, the Intake worker will give a referral. Information & Assistance Program Kathy Wood, with Information & Assistance from the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities, visits the Taneytown Senior Center the third Thursday of the month (except December) beginning at 10:00 a.m. Appointments for application assistance are necessary (there is no charge for this service). Kathy can provide assistance in completing applications for the following programs: 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. Walk-ins are welcome for information only. Information is available concerning caregiving, housing options, medicine costs, transportation and legal problems, as well as other topics. If you’d like to meet with Kathy, give her a call at 410-386-3830 or email her at kwood@ccg.carr.org to schedule an appointment. 28 March 2 12:00 – 4:30 pm Game Day March 4 12:30 4:30 pm 500 Cards March 10 8:00 – 10:00 am March 11 11:45 am Site Council Breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, Belgian waffles, chipped beef gravy & biscuits, fruit, coffee, hot tea, juice, and 1% milk. Cost is $4.50 all proceeds go to the Site Council treasury to help with programs for seniors at the center. Recommended to make reservations by 3/6/15 Crime Prevention Presentation by Bruce Lohr “Sexting” March 12 12:30 – 3:30 pm Nickel Bingo March 13 11:30 am Sub Day RSVP 3/6/15 by 10:00 am March 17 11:30 am March 17 12:00 – 4:30 pm Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration Luncheon Corned Beef, Boiled Red Potatoes, Steamed Cabbage, Carrots with Dill, Cake, Mild Coffee RSVP 3/10/15 by 10:00 am Game Day March 17 12:30 – 3:30 pm Prize Bingo Prize Bingo (Bring a$1.00 to $3.00 gift) March 18 11:30 am Nutrition with Terry Serio March 19 10:30 am March 23 March 24 11:30 am 11:30 am March 25 11:45 am March 26 March 26 9:30 -10:30 am 11:30 am Site Council Meeting – All Senior Center Members are encouraged to attend Baked Potato Day RSVP 3/16/15 by 10:00 am Lunch & A Movie (Lunch is served at 11:30 am Movie starts at 12:00 pm) Movie to be announced Crime Prevention Presentation by Bruce Lohr “Human Trafficking “ Blood Pressure Screening Birthday Celebration Luncheon for March Everyone Welcome Upcoming Events April 8 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Seniors on the Go, An Aging & Disabilities Expo - Exhibitors, Health Screenings, Vendor Prize BINGO, Demonstrations, Speakers/Seminars, Free Shuttle Service, Lunch Available at The Shipley Area, Carroll County Ag Center. May 1 - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Law Day - Volunteer attorneys will assist seniors in completing Medical Power of Attorneys and Living Wills free of charge. May 5 - 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The AARP smart Driver Course - Cost $5.00 for AARP members and $10.00 for non AARP members. A catered lunch will be provided at no cost. Taneytown Senior & Community Center Newsletter “The Senior Voice” Editors: (Volunteers) Eileen and Ron Etzel
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