GARFIELD COUNTY SENIOR PROGRAMS Volume 11, Issue 9

October, 2021

Nutrition ed. 2 - 3

Oct. birthdays 4

Fall prevention 5

Senior Law Day 6

Meal information 7

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Inside this issue:

Senior Program Connection is a publication of Garfield County, Colorado, and is an open record for purposes of the Colorado Open Records Act., § 24-72-201 C.R.S., et seq. All content is expressly for communications, and is for informational purposes only. Garfield County assumes no responsibility of any kind or type for errors contained herein. Connection is not to be construed at any time as the official statement of Garfield County, Colorado, with respect to the resolutions, motions, policies, or decisions of the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners. © 2016, all rights reserved. This newsletter may not be redistributed or reprinted, in whole or in part, without the express, prior, and written permission of Garfield County, Colorado. For permission, please contact the Garfield County Communications Department at 970.945.1377, ext.1466.

s f challenges encountered, there remains much for which to be thankful.

10 TRICKS GROCERS USE TO GET YOU TO SPEND MORE AND HOW TO BEAT THEM

Balance exercises help prevent falls, a common problem in older adults that can have

serious consequences. Many lower-body strength exercises also will improve your balance.

Balance exercises include:

Tai Chi, A "moving meditation" that involves shifting the body slowly, gently, and precisely,

while breathing deeply.

Standing on one foot. Hold onto a chair and try to stand on one leg for 10 seconds.

The heel-to-toe walk. Place a strip of tape on the floor and try to walk heel to toe, touching

down the line.

Try standing from a seated position. — Provided by Go4LIfe

EXERCISE OF THE MONTH

1. Making a display look like it's offering a special deal when it isn't

2. Displaying complementary items next to each other

3. Placing essential items like milk and eggs in the back of the store

4. Spraying mist on vegetables to make them appear fresh

5. Sampling to encourage purchases

6. Eye-popping promotions placed in printed weekly circulars

7. Placing the refrigerated drink case at the very front of the store

8. Multiple deals

9. Enticing shoppers with wonderful aromas

10. Placing pricey stuff at eye level

Go to the store with a list and stick to it. Don’t go to the store when your hungry. Bring your coupons for additional savings. Buy store generic brands for a cheaper price. - Provided by AARP

NUTRITION EDUCATION Approved by Stephanie Nick, RD

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Is Fresh Always Best? It seems like many health-promoting images and articles refer to healthy food as fresh food. This begs the question, is fresh always best? Are non-fresh forms of pro-duce less healthful? In some cases, frozen and canned produce can contain more nutrients because they are preserved at peak ripeness, which locks in vitamins and minerals! Fresh may be the preferred form of produce, but all three can contribute to healthy eating. Lets compare all three!

Fresh Frozen Canned

• Taste • Texture • Flavor • Affordable when in

season

• Washed, cut and ready to cook

• Lasts longer • Can be more afford-

able • No nutrients lost

• No preparation required

• Shelf stable • Can be more

affordable • Little to no nutrients

lost

Pros

• Shorter shelf life • Longer preparation

• Change in texture • Change in color

• Change in texture • Added sugar/salt

Cons

Tips when buying canned produce: • Purchase “low-sodium” or “no salt added” options when it comes

to vegetables and beans. Rinse to reduce the sodium by 50% if you are not able to find a low-sodium option.

• Purchase fruit that is canned in 100% juice or water. Sugar levels

can increase by as much as 50% when purchasing fruit canned in syrup.

Information by: Stephanie Nick, RDN

11g sugar per 1/2 cup serving vs.

23g!

10mg of salt per 1/2 cup serving vs. 380mg!

RECIPE APPROVED BY Stephanie Nick , R.D.

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Tortilla Soup Prep Time:10 mins. Total Time: 3 hrs. 10 mins.

Ingredients:

For the tortilla soup:

1 medium yellow onion diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and chopped 1 yellow bell pepper seeds removed and chopped 2 14-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 14.5 ounce cans Hunt's fire roasted diced tomatoes, with juice 4 cups vegetable broth Juice of 1 lime 1 cup frozen corn 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder Salt and black pepper to taste Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro diced avocado, green onion, shredded cheese,

sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, and tortilla strips

For the baked tortilla strips: 8 corn tortillas Vegetable oil Salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Cook for 3 hours on high heat or 6 hours on low heat.

Meanwhile, make the baked tortilla strips. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush both sides of the corn tortillas gently with vegetable oil. Stack the tortillas on top of each other and cut into thin strips. Spread the strips in a single layer on baking sheets and season with salt. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until tortilla strips are crispy. Remove from oven and let cool.

Serve the soup warm with baked tortilla strips and desired toppings.

Note-This soup will keep in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 2 months in a freezer container.

Recipe by: two peas & their pod

Subscribe today to the Garfield County Senior Programs Connection! If you don’t already receive this newsletter regularly, subscribe for email or U.S. Mail delivery by call-ing 970-665-6541, or email Judy Martin at jumartin@garfield-county.com. There is no charge for subscription. Donations are welcome!

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Medicare Open Enrollment – October 15 thru December 7

Please know that you are loved and we can’t wait to see you at a congregate meal in the future. The Garfield County Senior Community is strong and we can get through this together.

Our birthday list is compiled from completed 2021 consumer assessments. Please accept our apology if we missed your birthday. If you want to complete an assessment, please see Judy, Barbara or Debby for a form. We wish each of you

a very happy

birthday and

a great year ahead!

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Steven Adams Anita Bishop Robert Brown Jeff Carlson Joe Cason Tom Cleary Phillip Collette Charlotte Crook Alfred Disnard Dave Drop Rebecca Drop Kathy Dykstra Mary Elder Judith Elizinga Joe Erickson Kyle Evans Jeffery Featherstone Darrell Ferguson Brenda Grange Jacob Hummel Richard Jennings Toby Larson Linda Luke

Vivian Madden Kenda McCall-Borrego Tresia Moon Beverly Nash Ann Nicholson Sharon Pennington Marjorie Rabe Tom Richey Celina Rodriguez Tom Roess Marie Roth Grace Schick Cinda Lou Schwindt Frank Shove Debby Sutherland Donna Sutherland Joanne Teeple Gina Thompson Helen Westrick Walter Wiegner William Williams Eleanor Zemlock

D on't miss the deadline to review your Medicare Part D prescription drug cov-erage and make any necessary changes for 2022! Part D plans change each year – meaning your premiums and copays can go up, and the pharmacy networks and drug formularies can change. That’s why it’s so critical to re-view your plan each year.

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period for 2022 prescription drug plans begins on Oct. 15 and continues until Dec. 7 for a Jan. 1 effective date. High Country RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers can help you select the best plan to meet your individual needs. RSVP can also help year-round if you need help making informed choices, or are con-fused about Medicare, knowing your rights, and saving money. Our highly trained vol-unteers offer one-on-one, personalized service for your unique situation and are trained in all parts of Medicare including supplement plans and additional money saving programs. This year, due to COVID-19, our volunteers will be counseling clients over the phone, through Zoom, and will have a limited number of in-person appointments in our Glenwood Springs office. Schedule an appointment today by calling 384-8744 or emailing Susie at smschmitz@coloradomtn.edu.

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FALL PREVENTION INFORMATION -PROVIDED BY FIRSTLIGHTHOMECARE

Well & Wise exercise programs:

If you would like to put your name on the list for future classes or for more information about

the following classes: Tai Chi for Arthritis, Matter of Balance, N’ Balance, Cooking Matters and

Geri-Fit, call Debby at 945-9191, ext. 3084 or email dsutherland@garfield-county.com.

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Monday, October 4, 2021 New Castle “The Gathering” at the Castle Valley Senior Housing, 201 Castle Valley Blvd., in New Castle 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Rifle “Senior Delight” at the Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Avenue, Rifle 11a.m. — 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Carbondale “Crystal Meadows” Senior Housing, 1250 Hendrick Dr. 9:00 — 10:30 a.m. ***sign-up required*** Carbondale “Roaring Fork & Spoon” at The Orchard, The Gathering Center, 110 Snowmass Drive 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Silt “Meet ‘n Eat” at Silt Town Center, 600 Home Street 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2020 Glenwood Springs “Chat n’ Chew” at Colorado Mountain College, 1402 Blake Avenue 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2020 Manor 1 and 2 Glenwood Springs, 661 Bennett Ave. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. ***sign-up required*** Sunnyside Retirement Center, 601 21St Street 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 pm ***sign-up required*** Wednesday, October 13, 2020 Parachute at the Valley Senior Center, 540 N. Parachute Avenue 11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

SENIOR FLU CLINICS / SENIOR LAW DAY

Senior flu clinics schedule 2021

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GARFIELD COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM Reservations are necessary and very important to our program to obtain accurate RSVPs for meal prep-

aration. New participants are welcome. Per our kitchens’ request, anyone attending a meal site should

make a reservation by noon at least 48 hours in advance of the meal by calling the phone numbers

listed below. Meals are served at noon.

We are offering a congregate dine-in option only in New Castle, Silt, Rifle and Parachute starting Sep-

tember 1. We are discontinuing our temporary grab n’ go and home deliveries in the western portion of

the county.

New Castle “The Gathering” at the Castle Valley Senior Housing, 201 Castle Valley Blvd. in New Castle

on Mondays. For reservations please call (970) 665-0041 by Thursday at noon.

Silt “Meet ‘n Eat” at Silt Town Center, 600 Home Street on Wednesdays. For reservations, please call

665-6540 by Monday at noon.

Parachute at the Valley Senior Center, 540 N. Parachute, Parachute on Mondays and Wednesdays. For

reservations, please call (970) 665-6540 on Friday by noon for Monday meals and Mondays at noon

for Wednesday meals.

Rifle “Senior Delight” at the Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Avenue, Rifle on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and

Fridays. For reservations please call (970) 665-6540.

We will continue our temporary grab n’ go and home delivery at the Glenwood and Carbondale sites with

options to share a meal inside at Chat n’ Chew and Sunnyside Retirement Center beginning Sept. 1.

We hope to open all sites to congregate dine in options as soon as possible. Reservations are required.

Meal pick-up is from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

GRAB ‘N Go option only Carbondale “Roaring Fork & Spoon” at the Orchard , the Gathering Center, 110

Snowmass Drive, Carbondale (next to Crystal River Elementary school) on Wednesdays by the front

door. For reservations please call (970) 665-0041 by noon on Monday.

Glenwood Springs “Chat n’ Chew” at Colorado Mountain College, 1402 Blake Avenue Glenwood Springs

on Monday and Friday. For reservations please call (970) 665-0041 by noon on Thursday for Monday

and noon on Wednesday for Friday.

Sunnyside Retirement Center. 601 21st. Street in Glenwood Springs on Monday and Friday. For reserva-

tions, please call (970) 665-6540 by noon on Thursday for Monday and noon on Wednesday for Friday.

For those 60 and older, the recommended voluntary contribution for each meal is $3.00. Participants

are encouraged to pay as they are able. You may also purchase a punch pass for $30 for 10 meals.

Any questions or concerns please call Judy Martin, Senior Program Manager, at 945-9191, extension

3061, or by email at jumartin@garfield-county.com.

GARFIELD COUNTY CONGREGATE AND TAKEOUT PROGRAM INFORMATION

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Oct. 2 - Potato Days at Sopris Park in Carbondale. The festival includes a parade

downtown Main Street, booths, and family activities in the park, along with the

traditional community meal consisting of BBQ beef, salad and of course baked

potato.

Oct. 2 - 3rd Annual Digital Scavenger Hunt, which is fun for all. Rally yourself and family. All team members must be in the same location and playing as a team. Your team has 4 hours to complete as many missions as possible. Missions consist of riddles, photos, and short videos. Missions will be submitted via app on your phone or tablet called GOOSECHASE. If at any time you are not comfort able completing a mission, please skip that mission and move onto the next one. To play go to https://www.advocatesafehouseproject.org/scavenger-hunt/. Prizes will be given for first, second and third place.

Oct. 1 & 15 - Your Story, Your Life. Have other people laughed at your stories and said, “I hope you have written this down?” Have you often said to yourself, “I need to record and organize these stories for my family?” Are you interested in telling the stories of your ancestors? Have you wanted to explore your legacy of living and the wisdom of your experience? 10 am At the Glenwood Springs Library. Join us and be ready to share your stories, ideas, and inspiration in a welcoming setting. The group is facilitated by Shelly Merriam, a historian, writer, genealogist, and “kin keeper.”

Oct. 9 & 23 - Meet the Author, featuring Donna Lee Humble of the new book Seek, Not for Love on Oct. 9 at the Glenwood Library and Oct. 23, at the Carbondale Library, 1 p.m. Donna Lee Humble has written this book specifically for those who have so much passion and so much to share, but have been unable to move forward due to unresolved traumas, physical ailments, lack of energy, or a sense of being stifled by unfounded self- doubt.

Oct. 18, 19, 25, 26 - Ghost Walks through Linwood Cemetery in Glenwood Springs. Tickets go on sale October 1 at www.glenwoodhistory.com Senior age 65 and up $18.

Oct. 21 - Paint Your Own Pottery Adults and Kids Each participant will start with a bisque ware (already fired) plate. After creating, painting and glazing your own design, we will fire your piece again. Your finished piece will be ready to pick up at the New Castle Community Center a few days later. $22 per person. Please register by Oct. 4 by calling 984-3352.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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I mmunocompromised individuals can now get an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine at any sched-uled Garfield County Public Health COVID-19 clinic. Boosters for the public are not recommended at this time. This recommendation pertains to im-

munocompromised persons who received the MRNA two-dose vaccine series. COVID-19 clinics are listed on the Garfield County COVID and public health vaccine page Weekly clinics: Rifle Public Health 195 W. 14th St. Rifle Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Glenwood Springs Public Health 2014 Blake Ave. Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Garfield County Public Health follows all Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) guidance for extra doses. The additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine should be administered at least 28 days after completion of the primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series. Ad-visory Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the additional dose should be the same as the primary mRNA vaccine series a person received, but an alternate mRNA dose can be used if that vaccine is not available. CDC endorsement of the (ACIP) recommendation Who needs an additional COVID-19 vaccine Moderately to severely immunocompromised • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood

• Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

• Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the im-mune system

• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome or Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)

• Advanced or untreated HIV infection

• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them.

Immunocompromised individuals can get extra vaccine

dose at Public Health

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Garfield County Senior Program Staff Judy Martin, Senior Program Manager, cell (970) 456-2295 970-945-9191, extension 3061,jumartin@garfield-county.com Debby Sutherland, Senior Program Coordinator 970-945-9191, extension 3084, dsutherland@garfield-county.com Barbara Peterson, Senior Program Coordinator 945-9191, extension 3005, bpeterson@garfield-county.com Stephanie Nick, Registered Dietician 970-625-5200, extension 2036, snick@garfield-county.com Free dietary guidance and consultation is a service provided through our meal program in Garfield County. Contact Stephanie Nick at 970-625-5200, ext. 2036, for information, answers or to set up a consultation.

Help us reduce our use of paper. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and our monthly menu or read them online, please visit www.garfield-county.com and choose Senior Programs. Call Judy to get added to email list 970-945-9191, ext. 3061.

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Rifle Senior Center activities, M-F. Pinochle, and Bingo. Call Tami for more information at 970-665-6540 Valley Senior Center in Parachute is now open. 970-285-7216 or Cheryl 970-285-9755 Library is open on Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

High Country RSVP Mary Moon, Director 970-947-8462 Year Round Tax Issues 970-384-8740 Medicare Counseling 970-384-8744 Continuing Ed. Classes 970-947-8462 www.highcountryrsvp.org Volunteer Coordinator Susie Schmitz 970-947-8461 Senior Matters Ron Kokish 970-704-6149 www.valleyseniormatters.org

Traveler (970) 945-9117 or (970) 625-1366 Nutrition Program (970) 665-0041 for questions and to make reservations. Volunteers who will not be able to volunteer at the meal site because they are sick or on vacation should call Debby, 945-9191, ext. 3084, or Barbara 945-9191, ext. 3005 to let them know of their ab-sence. Well & Wise Program Debby (970) 945-9191, extension 3084 Cooking Matters classes Barbara Peterson (970) 945-9191, ext. 3005