Castleton Community Center

February 2016 Newsletter

Great Courses at the Center! The Great Courses at the Community Center is a wonderful new program that offers educational, entertaining and stimulating lectures and discussions. The Great Courses brings the world’s most engaging professors and world-class experts right to us in video format. Thanks to the generosity of CCC members, Joe and Nancy Mark and Barbara and Bob Levine, the Center now has a selection of The Great Courses programs that we will be offering in the coming months. Programs begin with a 30 minute video, followed by a lively discussion among participants.

THE SKEPTICS GUIDE TO AMERICAN HISTORY This course examines many commonly held myths and half-truths about American history and prompts you to think about what really happened in the nation’s past—as opposed to what many believe happened. Classes are held Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 Feb 3 Myths About American Isolation and Empire Feb 10 Early Progressives Were Not Liberal Feb 17 Woodrow Wilson and the Rating of Presidents Feb 24 The Roaring Twenties Reconsidered

NUTRITION MADE CLEAR The Nutrition Made Clear course is an invitation to a journey to wellness – an inspirational, practical, hands-on guide to understanding the science of nutrition and how what we eat and drink affects our bodies and our lives. Classes are held Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30. Feb 4 It’s All About the Calories Feb 11 Hydration-You Are What You Drink Feb 18 Not All Carbohydrate are Created Equal Feb 25 Facts on Fiber

Painting on Silk Fri. Feb. 12 ~ 1:30-3:30 Our Painting on Silk Workshops have been so popular that we have been asked to “do it again”. Participants use fabric dyes to create a colorful one-of-a-kind 14"X 72" silk scarf. They make great gifts, but many times the creator can’t part with the finished product! Participants who are comfortable with their drawing skills can add details while others can create free form designs that do not require any drawing skills. Workshop is limited to 10 participants, so you must register in advance. Payment is due by Friday Feb 5th. All materials will be provided. Fee is $15.

Game Day - Friday Feb 5 ~ 12-2:30 Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center in Granville, NY will again be sponsoring a Deli Style Lunch for all game players on Friday, February 5th. Sandwiches, salad, dessert and beverage will be served at 12noon and the games will follow immediately after. There will be a variety of board games, cards and our action games: Nintendo Wii Bowling, Football Toss and Putting Green. Lots of door prizes and laughs for all who come to play! You must call 468-3093 by Wed. Feb 3rd to make a luncheon reservation.

FIND US ON THE WEB Check it out at: www.castletoncsi.org

Computer Workshops Monday, Feb. 22, 10-12 am - Introduction to using the Internet (Google search, YouTube, Craigslist, and virus protection). Monday, Feb. 22, 1-3 pm - Using email (including sending attachments and photos) Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10-12 am - iPad for new users Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1-3 pm - Know more about using your iPad (including organizing files and photos, and apps of interest) Sign up for one or all 4 workshops. Class size is limited call the Center 468-3093 ASAP to reserve your space. The fee is $5 per workshop or $15 for all 4 workshops. Due by February 18th.

Dues for 2016 are now due.

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

Thursday February 18th

Planning for end-of-life is as important as all the other life plans you make. An Advance Directives Explainer is available to assist you with completion and filing of your Advance Directives while you are healthy. A health

crisis can happen to anyone at any time. NOW is the time to do planning for health care decisions for that time when you might not be able to speak for yourself. SASH, the Community Health Team of Rutland Regional Medical Center and the Castleton Community Center have come together to offer you ADVANCE DIRECTIVES ASSISTANCE. The 3rd Thursday of every month from 9-1 an ADVANCE DIRECTIVES VOLUNTEER EXPLAINER will be available in the Library Room of the Castleton Community Center. Please call 773-9888, ext. 10 or email ejcolburn@rrmc.org to schedule an appointment.

Coffee Hour Every Friday morning from 9:00-11:00 the Center holds a free coffee hour open to all. Come join us for some homemade goodies, hot brew and good company.

Medicare Minutes

February 9 at 12:15 A representative from the Senior Medicare Patrol will at the Castleton Community Center on the second Tuesday of each month after lunch to present the newest information on such topics as:

• New Enrollment Periods • Drug Coverage Under Medicare Parts B and D • Free Preventive Benefits Under Medicare • Medicare’s Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit • Programs that Help Pay Medicare Costs

Following presentations, Medicare Minute audience members have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss the content of the presentation, and share their own experiences with Medicare, fraud, and health care generally.

Commit to Quit! Tobacco Cessation Workshops Castleton Community Center

Do you want to quit smoking but nothing seems to work? You are not alone. The Center will be the site of a series of free Tobacco Cessation workshops for residents of Castleton and surrounding communities on Wednesdays from 5-6pm January 6 through March 30. Those who register and attend can receive free nicotine replacement products such as patches, gum or lozenges. Workshops and nicotine replacement doubles your chance of a successful long term quit. Call Sarah at the RRMC Tobacco Cessation Program to register 802-747-3768. Drop-ins are always welcome.

Wellness Center Programs & Activities

Exercise is Medicine! Ask Your Doctor for a Prescription

Tai Chi Tai Chi routines are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. Benefits of practicing Tai Chi include reduced stress, increased balance and flexibility, relaxation, and improved overall mind, body and spirit. Medical studies confirm the Tai Chi Program relieves pain, reduces falls and improves quality of life through mental and physical well-being. Class size is limited. Registration is necessary. FREE Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA)

• TCA 1 - Beginner Wednesday 4:30-5:30 • TCA 4 - Maintenance Tuesday 1:30–2:15 • TCA 2 – Advanced Beginner Thursday 11:00-12:00

Tai Chi for Diabetes (TCD) Tuesday 2:30-3:00

Dance Your Way to Health Monday 4:00-5:00

Using Aerobic Dance components, this class is designed to burn calories and build heart strength. We will use a combination of dance steps that are fun and easy to follow. This class will meet on Mondays from 4:00-5:00. If the big gyms intimidate you, come to the Community Center Dance Your Way to Health class. This class is limited to 10 people and individuals are encouraged to work at their own pace. Its fun, non-threatening, and will keep you moving! Register by calling the Center 468-3093. Free

Circuit Works Tuesday 11:00-12:00

Circuit Works is a circuit training program that will target all the major muscle groups with strength and flexibility exercises. The class will work with bands, tubing, and weights to add resistance; the bike and treadmill for cardio and the exercise ball and mats for core. Class size is limited. Register by calling 468-3093. Free Bone Builders Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 to 10:30.

The Community Center hosts the RSVP Bone Builders Osteoporosis Prevention Exercise Program. This innovative program provides strength training and balance exercises and education that can help prevent, reverse or alleviate osteoporosis symptoms. The program uses light weights for resistance training to increase both bone and muscle strength. Free

Better Balance Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00-11:00

This program to help prevent falls is for men and women of any ability level. Exercises are based on the approved Matter of Balance Program and are safe and easy to moderate. No weights or exercise equipment needed. Free

IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES, ALL CCSI WELLNESS CLASSES ARE FREE THERE WILL BE A DONATION BOX IN THE WELLNESSS CENTER FOR ANY FREE WILL OFFERINGS

TO HELP COVER OVERHEAD.

Tai Chi (SUN 73) – Monday Evening 5:30-6:30 ~ Beginning January 18

Sun style Tai Chi is the parent form of the arthritis and falls prevention program incorporating 73 movements. Classes are $20 every 4 weeks. For registration contact Laurie 802-265-3684 or email ldknauer@comcast.net.

YOGA – Wednesdays 8:30-9:45 with Classes are $20 for 4 weeks. Call Christine Brown for registration 273-2078. Ball Room Dance Lessons – Mondays or Fridays 7:30-8:30PM

Mary-Anne and Mario Liguori have been instructing couples in ballroom dance in Rutland County for many years. Now you have the chance to participate in this great activity right here at the Center that promotes good health through dance. Fee: $15.00 per couple

Blood Pressure Checks-The Bayada Home Health Care Nurse will be available to do Blood Pressure checks at the Center once a month just before our Birthday Lunch. This month’s date is February 24.

RAVNAH Foot Clinic - The Rutland Visiting Nurses and Hospice Foot Care Clinic is held at the Castleton Meadows the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30

SASH Program

No February program

Welcome New Members Lloyd & Laura Bronson Jeanne Hofmann Claire deLancey Barbara Scott

February Birthdays February 2 Mary Corey February 4 Alex Pritchard February 6 Irene Ashford February 7 Richard Woods February 9 William Eaton

Sharon Kendall Maureen Orzell

February 10 Vera Mickelboro Joy Sayre February 12 Clara Bradley February 13 Shirley Rogers

Jenette Tucker February 14 David Ellenbrook February 15 Jim Hornbeck February 18 Angela Hinchey February 19 Steve Rosmus Elaine Watkins February 20 Phyllis McGalliard February 22 Joan Eckley February 24 Chazz Collette Beth Perkins February 26 Marilyn Hanson

Birthday Lunch On Wednesday, February 24th we will celebrate all this month’s birthdays with a special meal prepared by East Creek Catering. There will be Birthday Cake, balloons, a 50/50 raffle, and gifts for the birthday gal or guy! RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN 10am MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND. A donation of $4.00 for seniors and $5.00 for guests is requested.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Winter Series: Variety

February 5 – Endangered Alphabets and the Future of the Written Word -Tim Brooks

February 12 – CIA, Dempcracy and Conflict Resolution – David Roseman

February 19 – The Presidential Election of 2016: A preview – Prof. Eric L. Davis

February 26 – Circle of Sawdust: A Circus life – Rob Mermin (400th Lecture Celebration!)

These programs are held at the Godnick Adult Center on Fridays 1:30-3:00. For program information and directions call the Godnick Center at 773-0184. Purchase of a $40 membership card entitles you to attend all twelve sessions during the winter 2014 term. Non-members may pay $5 at the door for each session.

Winter Transportation Alert During the winter months, listen to the radio for school closings. If the Castleton Schools are closed due to weather, the Community Center van will not be operating.

Essential Shopping Mondays Plan your essential needs shopping trips for Monday afternoons. Our bus will begin pick ups in Fair Haven and Castleton at approximately 12:30. You will have approximately 1 1/2 hours to shop. The Center’s van service is free for adults aged 60+ or any disabled individuals. Donations are appreciated. Call the Center by Friday if you want to be on the ride list. Week 1 Feb. 1 Hannaford’s / Aldi’s / Mall Week 2 Feb. 8 Price Chopper / Wal-Mart Week 3 Feb. 15 Shaws/Pruniers Week 4 Feb. 22 Price Chopper / Wal-Mart Week 5 Feb. 29 Shaws/Pruniers

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CENTER

Knitters Network The Knitters Network meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10:00 in the Castleton Community Center Library. If you prefer to knit at home, call the Center and we’ll tell you how you can use your talents to help others. Everyone is welcome. The Operation Doll meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month. Donations for our RSVP doll project are always welcome and needed.

Knitters Craft Workshops February’s workshop is make mittens with 2 needles. The classes are $5.00 with all materials included. If you bring a skene of yarn and 2 size 4 knitting needles the classes are $3.00

CCC TABLE GAMES ~ for mental and social wellness

Monday BRIDGE

Whether you are New Player, Intermediate Player or Advanced Player you can enjoy an afternoon playing bridge at the Center. We have two groups playing on Monday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00. Join a friendly game of Rubber Bridge or join the advanced players for some healthy competition. You are welcome to stop by any Monday afternoon to watch or play.

RUBBER BRIDGE – Call Marion at 802-273-2140 for details

DUPLICATE BRIDGE-Call Judi at 802-287-5756 for details

Tuesday Table Games at 1:00

HAND and FOOT Hand and Foot is a North American game related to Canasta, in which each player is dealt two sets of cards - the hand, which is played first, and the foot, which is played when the hand has been used up. Although most people say that Hand and Foot is best played by four people in partnerships, it can also be played by six in two teams of three, or by any number of people playing as individuals.

Anyone interested in playing Pinochle? Novices and beginners welcome. For more information call Lois Badgley 282-1249.

BINGO Our popular Bingo game players “mix and match” using different formations on the card. Come to socialize and try your luck at being the first to have a BINGO!

DOMINOES In Chickenfoot Dominoes the object of the game is to play all your tiles and have the lowest score at the end of the game. Your score is counted by the number of dots on the tiles remaining in your hand. Chickenfoot is played in rounds, one round for each double domino in the set. It’s fun-give it a try!

Friday Table Games

MAH JONGG Our Mah Jongg group is looking for more members. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. Come on Fridays from 9:30-12:00 and join in the fun.

SCRABBLE Scrabble widens the vocabulary, helps you strengthen your spelling skills and is good “brain aerobics”. It a win, win! So come join our Scrabble Group Friday mornings at 11:00.

Sewing Circle Meets on Mondays

Monday afternoons from 1:00-3:00, you are invited to join folks at the Center working on a variety of projects.

Whether it be quilting, needle point, rug hooking, or a variety of other projects, drop in for the joy of working together. The group includes many experienced crafters who can lend support and inspiration! Children's Comfort Blanket Project Donations of new, homemade blankets in sizes suitable for infants to teens are needed. The Children’s Comfort Blanket Project distributes these blankets to children who are sick, needy or traumatized. Contact Kathy Budd at 802-438-5180 for more information or to let her know of a youngster in need. Donations may be dropped off with the Monday Sewing Circle here at the Center.

FOR ALL OUR SNOWBIRDS Remember to let us know your winter change of address so you don’t miss issues of the CCC Newsletter. Most 3rd class mail does not get forwarded so send us your dates and addresses and we will do our best to keep you informed.

Learn to Earn

Associates for Training and Development administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which helps older adults get back into the workforce by providing paid occupational skills and workplace experience training. Geared specifically for income-qualified workers age 55+, the purpose of SCSEP is to provide training and skill building opportunities to program participants while providing much needed community service to local non-profits such as the Castleton Community Center. If you think you might qualify, please call the local SCSEP office at (802)-282-4425 or visit their website at www.a4td.org.

Accessing “Access” PEGTV’s weekly news magazine program “ACCESS” has a featured senior segment every week, regarding health, wellness and a variety of other topics. We would love input from you! What kind of stories would you like to see? What issues are you most concerned about? Feel free to call Producer/Host Amanda Wheeler at 747.0151 or email her at awheeler@pegtv.com

Bottle & Can Redemption Bin Bring your redeemable bottles and cans to the Center and drop them in the handy bin located at the back of the Wellness Center. We’ll redeem them and all proceeds will be used for Community Center programs. Thank you!

Cartridges for Cash Thanks to all who have been bringing used printer cartridges to the Center for recycling. Recycling is an effective alternative to trashing our environment and an easy way to help the Center raise funds for our programs and services. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

MagnaVision TV The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired has provided a Magnavision TV for our members and guests. The Magnavision TV is used to enlarge documents so the visually impaired can easily read them. It is also very helpful for balancing checking accounts. The set is located in the front hall and is available Mon. through Fri. 8:30-4:30.

February Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.

1 Better Balance 10:00-11:00

Lunch 12:00 Bridge 1-4

Sewing Circle 1-3 Dance for Health 4-5

Tai Chi - Sun73 5:30-6:30

Ballroom Dance 7:30-8:30

2 Bone Builders

9:30-10:30 Circuit Works

Lunch 12:00 Bingo 1:00

Hand & Foot 1:00 Dominoes 1 :00

TCA 4 1:30-2:15 Tai Chi D 2:30-3:00

3 Yoga 8:30-9:45 Better Balance

10:00-11:00 Lunch 12:00

Great Courses Skeptics Guide to American History

1:00-2:30 TCA 1

4:30-5:30 Stop Smoking 5-6:00

4 Bone Builders

9:30-10:30 Knitters Craft

Workshop 10:00-12:00

Tai Chi-2 11-12

Great Courses Nutrition Made Clear

1:30-2:30

5 Coffee Hour 9:00-11:00

Better Balance 10:00-11:00

GAME DAY 12:00-2:30

Ballroom Dance 7:30-8:30

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8 Better Balance 10:00-11:00

Knitters Network 10:00-12:00 Lunch 12:00 Bridge 1-4

Sewing Circle 1-3 Dance for Health 4-5

Tai Chi - Sun73 5:30-6:30

Ballroom Dance 7:30-8:30

9 Bone Builders

9:30-10:30 Circuit Works

Lunch 12:00 Medicare Minutes

12:15 Bingo 1:00

Hand & Foot 1:00 Dominoes 1 :00

TCA 4 1:30-2:15 Tai Chi D 2:30-3:00

10 Yoga 8:30-9:45 Better Balance

10:00-11:00 Lunch 12:00

Great Courses Skeptics Guide to American History

1:00-2:30 TCA 1

4:30-5:30 Stop Smoking 5-6:00

11 Bone Builders

9:30-10:30 Knitters Craft

Workshop 10:00-12:00

Tai Chi-2 11-12 Great Courses

Nutrition Made Clear 1:30-2:30

12 Coffee Hour

9:00-11:00 Better Balance

10:00-11:00 Mah Jongg 9:30-12:00

Scrabble 11:0 Painting On Silk

1:30-3:30 Ballroom Dance

7:30-8:30

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15 Better Balance 10:00-11:00

Lunch 12:00 Bridge 1-4

Sewing Circle 1-3 Dance for Health 4-5

Tai Chi - Sun73 5:30-6:30

Ballroom Dance 7:30-8:30

16 Bone Builders 9:30-10:30

Circuit Works 11:00-12:00 Lunch 12:00 Bingo 1:00

Hand & Foot 1:00 Dominoes 1 :00

TCA 4 1:30-2:15 Tai Chi D 2:30-3:00

17 Yoga 8:30-9:45 Better Balance

10:00-11:00 Lunch 12:00

Great Courses Skeptics Guide to American History

1:00-2:30 Tai Chi 1 4:30-5:30

Stop Smoking 5-6:00

18 Advanced Directives

9:00-1:00 (appt.) Bone Builders

9:30-10:30 Knitters Craft

Workshop 10:00-12:00

Tai Chi-2 11-12 Great Courses

Nutrition Made Clear 1:30-2:30

19 Coffee Hour 9:00-11:00

Better Balance 10:00-11:00 Mah Jongg 9:30-12:00

Scrabble 11:00 Ballroom Dance

7:30-8:30

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22 Better Balance 10:00-11:00

Knitters Network 10:00-12:00

Lunch 12:00 Computers:

Internet Intro 10-12:00

Computers-E-Mail 1-3:00

Bridge 1-4 Sewing Circle 1-3

Dance for Health 4-5 Tai Chi - Sun73

5:30-6:30 Ballroom Dance

7:30-8:30

23 Bone Builders

9:30-10:30 Computers –iPad

(Intro) 10-12:00

Circuit Works 11:00-12:00

Lunch 12:00 Computers –iPad (Level 2) 1-3:00

Bingo 1:00 Dominoes 1:00

Hand & Foot 1:00 TCA 4 1:30-2:15

Tai Chi D 2:30-3:00

24 Yoga 8:30-9:45 Better Balance

10:00-11:00 Blood Pressure

Checks 11:30-12:00

BIRTHDAY LUNCH 12:00

Great Courses Skeptics Guide to American History

1:00-2:30 Tai Chi 1 4:30-5:30

Stop Smoking 5-6:00

25 Bone Builders

9:30-10:30 Knitters Craft

Workshop 10:00-12:00

Tai Chi-2 11-12

Great Courses

Nutrition Made Clear 1:30-2:30

26 Coffee Hour 9:00-11:00

Better Balance 10:00-11:00 Mah Jongg 9:30-12:00

Scrabble 11:00 Ballroom Dance

7:30-8:30

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29 Better Balance

10:00-11:00 Lunch 12:00

Bridge 1-4 Sewing Circle 1-3

Dance for Health 4-5 Tai Chi -Sun 73

5:30-6:30 Ballroom Dance

7:30-8:30

CCC February MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

1 Baked American Goulash w/Cavatappi Parmesan Cheese Brussel Sprouts Italian Wheat Bread Peaches

2 Ham Patties w/ Crushed Pineapple Glaze Mashed Yams Green Beans Wheat Dinner Roll Oatmeal Craisen Cookies

3 Italian Chicken Fingers B.B.Q. Sauce O'Brien Potatoes Sliced Carrots Wheat Dinner Roll Apple Cake w/Powdered Sugar

8 Thick Sliced Pot Roast Yankee gravy Mashed potatoes Carrots & Cabbage Wheat Dinner Roll Apple Cobbler

9 Hot Turkey Sandwich Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Pumpkin Chip Cookie

10 Baked Shells & Cheese Spinach Stewed Tomatoes Wheat Dinner Roll Melon

15 Chipped Beef Mashed Potatoes California Blend Vegetables Wheat Dinner Roll Apple Crisp w/Cream

16 Pork & Vegetable Stew Four Bean Salad Buttermilk Biscuit Pineapple Tidbits

17 Broccoli Quiche Tossed Green Leaf Salad Diced Carrots Wheat Dinner Roll Peanut Butter Cookie

22 Chicken-n-Biscuit Sweet Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Melon

23 Meatloaf w/Brown Sauce Mashed Potatoes Carrots & Turnips Oatmeal Bread Sliced Apple Cake

24 Birthday Lunch Chicken Marsala Mushroom Sauce Mashed Cauliflower Green Beans Wheat Dinner Roll Birthday Cake

29 Turkey Burger w/Vegetables Vegetable Gravy Mashed Potatoes Baby Carrots Wheat Bread Pumpkin Pudding w/cream

1% milk is served with all meals.

Seniors $4.00 Non-seniors $5.00

Please remember that we must have all reservations by 10:00AM the day before and Friday at 10:00AM for Monday’s meal. We try to keep a waiting list in case someone cancels, but in all fairness to others attending, we must have an accurate count in advance. Also, please be kind and let us know as soon as possible if you must cancel a reservation. Remember, the Center is billed for each meal we order, so it is important to call ahead. Thank you!