JUNE 2017 GRANVILLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES Life is great ... · Winnie-the-Pooh may have just been...

GRANVILLE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICESLife is great when you participate!

www.granvillecounty.org • e-mail address: [email protected]

JUNE 2017

FREE Rabies Clinic................2FREE Bridge Lesson .............4Senior Games Winners .........8Special Speakers..................10Monthly Summary.................11

CALENDAR OF EVENTSGranville County.......................5North Granville..........................6South Granville..........................7Locations, Programs & Services, Senior Services Staff...........12

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Winnie-the-Pooh may have just been a beloved bear character in a favorite children’s book but the little bear had big thoughts that we can all learn from. Below are a few of Pooh’s quotes that we can apply to our daily lives.

On confidence: “The things that make me different are the things that

make me.” A.A. Milne

On attitude: “Sometimes the smallest things take the most room in

your heart.” A.A. Milne

On self worth: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you

seem, and smarter than you think.” A.A. Milne

On slowing down: “Don’t underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just

going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.”

A.A. Milne

On missed goals: “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there

some day.” A.A. Milne

On comfort zones: “You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for

others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” A.A. Milne

On judgement: “Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A.A. Milne

WE CAN LEARN ALOT FROM

WINNIE-THE-POOHOn patience: “If the person you are talking to does not appear to be

listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in this ear.”

A.A. Milne

On affection: “Some people care too much. I think it’s called love.” A.A. Milne

On attachment: “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred

minus one day so I never have to live without you.” A.A. Milne

On separation: “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together,

keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” A.A. Milne

On loss: “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single

drop of honey left inside.” A.A. Milne

Don’t go around each day saying “Oh bother”– if you ask what day is it- if the answer is “It’s today” be like Pooh and say “My favorite day!”

COFFEE WITH KATHYKathy May, Senior Services Director, visits

one of our three senior centers each month to talk with interested persons about our services or answer any questions you may have.

The program is held the first Wednesday of each month and rotates between our three senior centers. This is a great way to get information about our programs or any aging issue.

This month Kathy will be at the North Granville Senior Center in Stovall on Wednesday, June 7th at 11:30 a.m. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend.

JOURNALING: A SHORT COURSE

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold a four session Journaling class this month. Participants will learn the easy steps to journal writing that can lead to:

*Improving thinking and writing skills*Getting in touch with yourself; your thoughts*Organizing your life stories; your memories*Developing a path to writing your autobiography, family history or memoir*Other benefits of mindfulness through journalingThis class will be led by Maxine Chauvaux

and will be held over four weeks. Classes will be held each Wednesday beginning June 7th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (June 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th). There is a $45.00 per person charge which includes your first journal, handouts and a 30-minute one-on-one journaling conference for each participant after the last session. The class is limited to 10 participants. Please call the senior center at (919)693-1930 to register.

FREE RABIES CLINICS SCHEDULED

Granville County Animal Control will be at all three of our senior centers this month to administer free rabies vaccines for cats and dogs. NC rabies law requires all owned dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age, and then to remain current. These will be one year vaccines. Topical flea and tick prevention will also be available at no cost during these clinics. The scheduled dates are:

*South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor – June 15th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.*North Granville Senior Center in Stovall – June 20th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.*Granville County Senior Center in Oxford – June 28th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in a carrier.

ATTENTION WATER AEROBICS PARTICIPANTS

Beginning Tuesday, June 13, the water aerobics classes at the YMCA in Henderson will move from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. Due to summer camp programs at the YMCA, our class will be held during the summer months from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. This class schedule will go through the end of August. If you have questions please call Julie Brockman at (919)693-1930.

Senior Services offers a day trip from one of our three senior centers each month. This month’s trip will be hosted by the South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor.

South Granville Senior Center Thursday, June 29NC History Museum, NC Farmer’s Market & Crabtree Valley MallCost: $6.00 per personDeparture Time: 8:30 a.m. (Oxford) 9:00 a.m. (Creedmoor)Sign-Up Date: Thursday, June 22*We will be touring the WWI Exhibit at the NC

History Museum. This is a free multimedia exhibit of the centennial of World War I and focuses on the role North Carolina played. From there we will travel to the NC Farmer’s Market & end our day at Crabtree Valley.

JUNE DAY TRIP

By: Kathy May

This month, I want to share information with you about our newest project that is in the planning stage: our Creative Lifelong Learning Institute. You may be asking yourself….”what is that?” Well, it can probably best be explained by saying it is a school for those who never want to stop learning. Our goal is to create top quality educational opportunities, offered in a variety of subjects, by some of the best instructors out there. But….there will be no tests. The classes are for those who want to expand their knowledge for their own pleasure and interests. Some classes may be taught once a week over an entire semester, some may be taught once each week for four weeks or six weeks, and some may be one-time workshops. Subjects will include history, music, literature, art, and so much more!

In trying to get this started, we have made some preliminary decisions that I’ll share with you. Classes will be held at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. Our first class will be World War II: The European Theater taught by Mr. Billy Yeargin. The class will be taught for six weeks each Friday morning, beginning September 8th. Mr. Yeargin is a Granville County native who has taught World War II for many years, and will be including information about Granville County’s connection to the war (including Camp Butner).

Soon after the WWII course ends, we will begin a four-week Genealogy course taught by Mark Pace from the Richard Thornton Library. We are SO fortunate to be kicking off our new project with these two highly skilled instructors.

Do you know someone who would be great at teaching classes? If so, please share his/her information with me so I can make contact. Do you have a particular topic that you would like for us to present? We want to hear your thoughts!!

“Why should society feel responsible only for the education of children, and not for the education of all adults of every age?” Erich Fromm

CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING PROGRAMSThe Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will offer two special classes in July. Check out these great

programs! The Granville County center began a Dementia Awareness Series in March. The series began with the basics of

Alzheimer’s and Dementia and ended in May with Dementia related behaviors. Due to the popular demand of this class, we are offering a fourth session in this series in July. On Tuesday, July 11 we will hold “Effective Communication Strategies.” Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

This will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and registration is required. You can register for this workshop by calling the senior center at (919)693-1930. The program is free and open to the public.

Also in July the Granville County center will begin a Chronic Disease Self- Management Program. This is a six-week program that covers (1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatique, pain and isolation (2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance (3) appropriate use of medications (4) communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals (5) nutrition (6) decision making and (7) how to evaluate new treatments. Each participant will receive a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition and an audio relaxation CD. This workshop series will begin Wednesday, July 12 and run each Wednesday through August 16th. Sessions will run from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call the senior center at (919)693-1930 to sign up.

Don’t miss out!

Kathy’s Korner

FREE BRIDGE LESSONS!Yes the lessons are FREE! Beginning Tuesday, June 6, Art Schwartz, a Director for over 23 years, will be

holding classes at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford for individuals who have never played bridge or for the person who is playing now but really wants a firm foundation for improving your current bridge game. Mr. Schwartz has taught bridge for as long as he has been a Director and he will share his love of the game with you. He will be assisted by his daughter, Kimberly “Chip” Hughes, who is also a Director and his wife who is a Silver Life Master.

Participants will need to purchase a manual for $17.00 and you will want to invest some time reading and practicing what you learn. There will be some teaching, some playing and at times some homework. Lessons are 1-1 ½ hours, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and the lesson schedule will be as follows:

*June 6 – Introduction to Bridge *June 13 – What Should You Play? *June 20 – How high should you bid? *June 27 – Wake up your defense and win Master Points *July 11 - Take out doubles and the four letter word (PASS) *July 18 – Notrump bids – playing without a net *July 25 – More offensive bidding including Gerber & Blackwood conventions *August 1- Preemptive bidding *August 8 – Godzilla hands where a partner must respond *August 15 – Kill that notrump contract *August 22 – Win playing no trump & a highlight of common notrump plays *August 29 – Three common finessesIt will benefit your understanding of the game to attend all the lessons. We are hoping you can prioritize this

time because playing bridge is good fun and good for your mind! At some point in your lessons you will probably want to join us for our weekly Tuesday ACBL duplicate bridge game at the Granville County center. These games are held every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

To register and order your manual please email Chip Hughes at [email protected] by May 15th. You can pick up and pay for your manual at the first lesson on June 6th. You don’t need a partner to learn the game but if there is someone you want to play bridge with in the future, these lessons will teach you both how to bid and also what your bid means to each other – the key to success in the game!

Please note! The time for the Tuesday ACBL Bridge game has moved to 12:30 p.m. from our previous 1:00 p.m. start time! If anyone needs a partner for the game on Tuesdays please email Chip Hughes at the email address above and she will find you a partner for any given Tuesday.

NIFTY 90’SThe date is set for our annual Nifty 90’s dinner!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 18 beginning at 5:00 p.m. This will be held at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford. Any Granville County resident 90 years of age and older is invited to attend. Eligible participants may bring one guest. There will be a charge of $8.00 for the guest. You must preregister for this event by Thursday, July 6th. Please call the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford at (919)693-1930 to register. If you know someone who is 90 or older who you would like to receive an invitation to this event, please call the center to give us their information. This is always a special program- don’t miss out!

MANY THANKS TO……The Granville County Senior Center in

Oxford would like to thank the family of Frances Ragland Jones for their generous donation to the center for an audio-visual system for the large classroom in her memory. Mrs. Jones was an active participant at the center before her death. This donation will help provide quality equipment for better presentations and programs in this large room.

The South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor would like to thank the family of Alice Berry for their generous donation to the center in her memory. Mrs. Berry loved to play Rummikub and especially loved our weekly Bingo game. This donation will be used to purchase new Bingo game supplies and prizes.

Granville County Senior Center • 919.693.1930107 LANIER STREET • P.O. BOX 1287 • OXFORD, NC 27565 • “A Certified Center of Excellence”

JUNE 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10:00 Bingo10:00 Oil Painting w/ Alma12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA1:30 Spades 2:00 Healthy Eating Class

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1 2 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion11:30 Beginner Yoga12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 3:00 Hooks & Needles

9:00 Open Art Studio 9:30 Pretty Punch 9:30 Plastic Canvas10:00 Bridge Lesson12:00 Water Aerobics12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club12:45 Choir Practice 2:00 Healthy Eating Class

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Quilting10:15 Exercise for Arthritis12:30 Sunday School Study 1:00 Journaling Class 1:30 Yoga Class 1:30 Spades

10:00 Bingo11:00 BP Clinic (Sponsored by Walgreens)12:00 Water Aerobics –YMCA 1:30 Spades 2:00 Healthy Eating Class

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class11:00 Books Between Friends 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion11:30 Beginner Yoga12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 3:00 Hooks & Needles

9:00 Open Art Studio 9:30 Pretty Punch 9:30 Plastic Canvas10:00 Bridge Lesson12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club 1:00 Story Circle 2:00 Healthy Eating Class


10:00 Bingo (sponsored by GC Veteran’s Support Group)11:15 Fire Drill12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA1:00 Wet Brushes1:30 Spades2:00 Healthy Eating Class

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Stretch & Wiggle Exercise Class 1:30 Spades

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion11:30 Beginner Yoga12:00 Lunch & Learn- “Venous Disease”12:30 T.O.P.S. Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 3:00 Hooks & Needles

9:00 Open Art Studio 9:30 Pretty Punch 9:30 Plastic Canvas10:00 Bridge Lesson12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA 12:45 Choir Practice 2:00 Healthy Eating Class


10:00 Bingo (sponsored by Mt. Zion Holy Church)12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA 1:30 Spades 2:00 Healthy Living Class


9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:15 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Devotion: Bishop R. Williams11:30 Beginner Yoga 12:00 Lunch & Learn – “Shoulders & Rotator Cuff”12:30 T.O.P.S Meeting 2:00 GC Veteran’s Support Group 3:00 Hooks & Needles

9:00 Open Art Studio 9:30 Pretty Punch 9:30 Plastic Canvas10:00 Bridge Lesson12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Granville ACBL Bridge Club 1:00 Story Circle 2:00 Healthy Eating

9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Quilting10:15 Exercise for Arthritis12:30 Sunday School Study 1:00 Journaling Class 1:00 Rabies Clinic (sponsored by GC Animal Control) 1:30 Yoga Class 1:30 Spades

10:00 Bingo12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA 2:00 Healthy Eating Class

*No Spades today


Rummikub and Dominoes played daily beginning at 9am

Drop in and join a game!

North Granville Senior Center • 919.693.3383118 HWY 15 • STOVALL, NC 27582

JUNE 2017

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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1 2 9:00 Games 9:30 Pretty Punch12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games 2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games10:00 Advanced Pretty Punch12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class10:30 Walk Away the Pounds12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games 5:00 Line Dancing Class

9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class10:30 Bingo11:30 Coffee with Kathy12:00 June Birthday Celebration12:30 Sing-A-Long12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games 9:30 Pretty Punch12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games 2:00 Quilting Class

9:00 Games 9:00 Coffee & Donut Social Hour10:00 Crochet Class12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games



9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class10:30 Bingo11:30 Devotion – Rev. Carliss Jones12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games12:30 Sing-A-Long


9:00 Games 9:00 Coffee & Donut Social Hour10:00 Walk Away the Pounds12:00 Celebration of Fathers12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games10:00 Advanced Pretty Punch12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

9:00 Games12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games 1:00 Rabies Clinic (sponsored by GC Animal Control) 1:30 Bible Study – Rev. Catherine Mills 5:00 Line Dancing Class

9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class10:30 Bingo11:30 Speaker: “Fall Prevention”12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games12:30 Sing-A-Long


9:00 Games 9:00 Coffee & Donut Social Hour 9:30 Acrylic Painting Class12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games



9:00 Games10:00 Move It & Lose It Exercise Class10:30 Bingo11:30 Devotion – Rev. Curtis McRae12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games12:30 Sing-A-Long


9:00 Games 9:00 Coffee & Donut Social Hour10:00 Walk Away the Pounds12:30 Rummikub & “13” Games

South Granville Senior Center • 919.528.0848108-A EAST WILTON AVENUE • P.O. BOX 766 • CREEDMOOR, NC 27522

JUNE 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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8:45 Game Time9:00 Crafts

Senior Prom –

Saturday, June 3: 5:00

8:45 Game Time10:00 Acrylic Painting Class11:00 Devotion: Rev. Melvin Solomon 2:00 Spades

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact

Aerobics10:05 Exercise for

Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/

Minister Ida Black

11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club

12:00 Water Aerobics – YMCA

12:30 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo10:30 Blood Pressure Clinic –Cora Tilley, RN12:00 June Birthday Celebration12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Crochet Club10:05 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Phablet Fun Training12:00 Water Aerobics- YMCA12:30 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Crafts10:30 Coloring Club12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

8:45 Game Time10:00 Acrylic Painting Class11:00 Devotion 2:00 Spades

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo12:30 Pickleball (Sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Crochet Club10:05 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Phablet Fun Training12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Scrabble Club 1:00 Free Rabies Clinic (sponsored by GC Animal Control)

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Crafts10:00 Father’s Feud

8:45 Game Time 9:30 Quarterly Fire Drill10:00 Acrylic Painting Class 11:00 Devotion 2:00 Spades

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club12:30 Water Aerobics –YMCA12:30 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo (Sponsored by Southern Woman’s Club)12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Crochet Club10:05 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Phablet Fun Training12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Scrabble Club 2:00 Cooking Club

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Craft Class10:30 Coloring Club12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

8:45 Game Time10:00 Acrylic Painting Class11:00 Devotion – Minister Anna Royster 2:00 Spades

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:05 Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Bible Study w/ Minister Ida Black11:30 Quilting/Sewing Club12:30 Water Aerobics –YMCA12:30 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time10:15 Bingo12:30 Pickleball (sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.) 2:00 Book Club

8:45 Game Time 9:00 TRIP: NC History Museum 9:00 Low Impact Aerobics10:00 Crochet Club10:05 Exercise for Arthritis11:00 Phablet Fun Training12:30 Water Aerobics – YMCA12:30 Scrabble Club

8:45 Game Time 9:00 Ceramics Class10:30 Coloring Club12:30 Pickleball

(sponsored by City of Creedmoor Rec. Dept.)

Carolina Chicken & BBQ

2017 REGION K SENIOR GAMES WINNERS ANNOUNCEDThe 2017 Region K Senior Games are over and once again it was a fun filled season. Granville County

had 74 registered participants. Each of these athletes and artists represented Granville County well and we are so proud of them. Below is a list of our Senior Games and SilverArts winners and the events they place in within their age groups.

Glenn Allen – Golf 1st

Susan Allersmeyer – Tennis (Singles) 2nd; Tennis (Doubles) 1st

Tammy Ayscue – Golf 1st

Tom Baker – Pickleball (Singles) 1st; Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Tennis (Singles) 1st

Leandrew Bartlett – Basketball Shooting 3rd; Shot Put 1st; Softball Throw 1st; Standing Long Jump 1st; Table Tennis 2nd

Julie Brockman – Visual Arts (Watercolor) 2nd

Nancy Cardin – Football Throw 2nd; Softball Throw 2nd; SilverStriders Fun Walk; Table Tennis 1st

Linda Cash – Visual Arts (Mixed Media) 3rd; Visual Arts (Sculpture) 1st

Pat Clark – Heritage Arts (Knitting) 1st; Heritage Arts (Knitting) 2nd; Heritage Arts (Crocheting) 2nd

Darlene Cooper – Bowling (Doubles) 1st; Bowling (Mixed Doubles) 1st

Bob Culbreath – Pickleball (Singles) 2nd; Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 2nd

Michelle Culbreath – Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 2nd

Nancylee Currin – Bowling (Doubles) 2nd; Croquet 2nd; Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Badminton (Doubles) 1st; Table Tennis 2nd; Tennis (Doubles) 1st

Betty Lou Davis – Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 2nd; Tennis (Singles) 1st; Tennis (Doubles) 1st; Tennis (Mixed Doubles) 1st

Dorothy Davis – Bowling (Singles) 2nd; Bowling (Doubles) 1st; SilverStriders Fun Walk

Francine Davis – Bocce 2nd; SilverStriders Fun Walk

Ronny Davis – Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 2nd; Tennis (Mixed Doubles) 1st

Jo Ann DeShane – Visual Arts (Acrylics) 2nd; Heritage Arts (Tole Painting) 1st

Ronald Edwards – Pickleball (Doubles) 2nd

Chester Evans – Golf 2nd

Karen Fawcett – Visual Arts (Watercolor) 1st; Visual Arts (Acrylics) 3rd; Visual Arts (Mixed Media) 2nd; Visual Arts (Oil) 3rd

Beverly Fedewa – Tennis (Doubles) 1st

Lin Frye – SilverStriders Fun Walk

Ruth Gales – SilverStriders Fun Walk

Vanessa Gregory – Bowling (Singles) 2nd; Bowling (Doubles) 2nd

Cindy Gustafson – Pickleball (Doubles) 2nd

Jill Hobgood – Basketball Shooting 9th; Golf 2nd; SilverStriders Fun Walk; Cornhole 1st; Croquet 1st; Shuffleboard 3rd; Badminton (Singles) 1st; Badminton (Doubles) 1st; Table Tennis 2nd; Tennis (Singles) 1st; Tennis (Doubles) 1st

Sallyann Hobson – Visual Arts (Drawing) 1st; Visual Arts (Drawing) 2nd

Don Jenkins – Shuffleboard 3rd

Ellen Jenkins – Basketball Shooting 2nd; Bowling (Doubles) 2nd; Discus 1st; Football Throw 2nd; Shot Put 1st; Softball Fun Walk; Bocce 1st; Cornhole 1st; Croquet 1st; Pickleball (Singles) 1st; Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; (Singles) 1st; Badminton (Doubles) 1st; Table Tennis 1st James Jones – Basketball Shooting 1st; Football Throw 2nd; Softball Throw 3rd; SilverStriders Fun Walk; Cornhole 3rd; Shuffleboard 1st

Marilyn Jones – Basketball Shooting 2nd; Football Throw 3rd; Softball Throw 3rd; SilverStriders Fun Walk; Cornhole 3rd; Shuffleboard 1st

James Lumpkins – Basketball Shooting 2nd; Football Throw 2nd; Softball Throw 3rd; Cornhole 3rd

Mary Ann Lumpkins – Basketball Shooting 1st; Bowling (Doubles) 3rd; Discus 1st; Football Throw 3rd; Shot Put 1st; Softball Throw 2nd; SilverStriders Fun Walk; Bocce 1st; Croquet 3rd; Pickleball (Doubles) 2nd; Badminton (Doubles) 1st; Table Tennis 2nd; 50 Meter Dash 2nd

Betty McAllister – Visual Arts (Pastels) 1st; Literary Arts (Poem) 3rd

Alton McDowell – Golf 3rd

Patti McDowell – Bowling (Doubles) 2nd; Golf 1st

Barbara Meyer – Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 1st, Heritage Arts (Crocheting) 1st

Mike Meyer – Pickleball (Singles) 2nd; Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 1st

Lillie Mitchell – Basketball Shooting 6th; Softball Throw 3rd; SilverStriders Fun Walk

Stella Moore – Basketball Shooting 3rd; Football Throw 2nd; Running Long Jump 2nd; Standing Long Jump 1st; Softball Throw 2nd; 50 Meter Dash 1st

Ben Neal – Golf 1st

Linda Norris – Basketball Shooting 2nd; Bowling (Singles) 3rd; Golf 1st; SilverStriders Fun Walk; Cornhole 1st; Croquet 1st; Shuffleboard 1st; Badminton (Singles) 1st; Badminton (Doubles) 1st; Tennis (Singles) 3rd; Tennis (Doubles) 1st

Ann Ostby – Bowling (Singles) 3rd; Bowling (Doubles) 3rd

Rachel Parham – Heritage Arts (Needlework) 1st

Judy Priode – Basketball Shooting 4th; Golf 1st; Performing Arts (Vocal Solo) 2nd

Margaret Ripperger – Literary Arts (Essay – not autobiographical)1st; Visual Arts (Watercolor) 3rd; Visual Arts (Drawing) 3rd

Joan Roberson – Basketball Shooting 1st; SilverStriders Fun Walk; Croquet 2nd; Pickleball (Doubles) 2nd; Table Tennis 1st

Wanda Robinson – Bowling (Singles) 1st; Bowling (Doubles) 1st

Kevin Rumsey – 400 Meter Dash, 1st; 1500 Meter Run 1st

Phyllis Russell – SilverStriders Fun Walk; Table Tennis 1st

Cindy Smith – Tennis (Doubles) 1st

Nancy Stovall – Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 1st

Thornton Stovall – Pickleball (Doubles) 1st; Pickleball (Mixed Doubles) 1st

Judy Sumner – Pickleball (Doubles) 1st

Joe Tanner – Bowling (Singles) 3rd; Bowling (Mixed Doubles) 1st

Darlene Tarlton – Tennis (Doubles) 1st

Mary Throckmorton – Bowling (Doubles) 1st; SilverStriders Fun Walk

Ronald Varney – Pickleball (Doubles) 2nd

Christine Williams – Bowling (Doubles) 2nd

Montie Wilson – Basketball Shooting 1st; Bowling (Doubles) 3rd; Discus 2nd; Shot Put 3rd; Softball Throw 2nd; Fun Walk; Bocce 2nd; Badminton (Singles) 2nd; Badminton (Doubles) 1st; Table Tennis 3rd; 50 Meter Dash 2nd

Nancy Wilson – SilverStriders Fun Walk; Bocce 2nd

Dorothy Wimbush – Bowling (Singles) 2nd; SilverStriders Fun Walk, Shuffleboard 1st

Gold medal winner in knitting by Patricia Clark

Silver medal in visual arts

watercolor by Julie Brockman

Gold medal drawing by Sallyann Hobson

Silver medal winner in visual arts by Sallyann Hobson

SPECIAL SPEAKERS PLANNEDGranville County Senior Services tries very hard to keep our seniors informed and up-to-date

with the latest information on aging, community resources, health related information and other types of news that affects our participants. Check out these upcoming programs at your local centers.

The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold two Lunch and Learn programs this month. Check out the following schedule:

*On Monday, June 19, Dr. Cynthia Robinson, General Surgeon with Maria Parham Surgical Associates and Maria Parham Vein Center, will present a program on Venous Disease. For many people, even a short walk can be quite painful. Problems with veins can cause aching or cramping pain, tiredness, restlessness, burning, throbbing, tingling, heaviness in legs and more. If you are suffering from leg discomfort, join us for this presentation. Refreshments will be provided by Maria Parham. You must preregister by calling the center at (919)693-1930.

*On Monday, June 26, Scott Buckel, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon with Maria Parham Orthopedics, will present a program on Shoulder Arthritis and Rotator Cuff Tears. As we age many of us may experience shoulder pain and limited motion of our shoulders. This may make simple daily tasks such as lifting our arms to comb our hair or even to reach up to a shelf. If you are suffering with any of these issues make plans to attend. Refreshments will provided by Maria Parham. You must preregister by calling the senior center at (919)693-1930.

The North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will hold a special program this month also. On Wednesday, June 21, Winfree Keranakis, Physical Therapist with Granville Vance Home Health Agency, will be at the center to talk to participants about “Fall Prevention.” Did you know that one in three older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65 and older. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls that don’t result in a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed, making it difficult for them to stay active. Join us to learn more about how prevent falls in the home, safety tips and exercise tips to make you stronger. This program will begin at 11:30 a.m. Please call Phyllis Blackwell at (919)693-3383 to register or for more information.

Pictured are participants at the first nature walk held in April at Horton Grove Nature Preserve. Julie Brockman, Fitness Program Coordinator, coordinated this walk.

The South

Granville Senior Center Book Club attended “An Evening with Lee Smith” at the Cameron Village branch of the Wake County Public Library on Tuesday, April 18. Lee Smith’s latest book, Dimestore, was selected and read by the club during the month of March. Those in attendance, shown in the photo left to right, are Betty McAllister, Iris Allen, Shirley Holliday, Francine Davis, Jennifer Wyatt, and Elaine Moss.

MONTHLY SUMMARY OF SERVICESGranville County Senior Services is hard at work for the citizens of Granville County. The following data

reflects the numbers served during April 2017.Home Delivered Meals

Oxford area: 694 meals delivered to 39 home-bound seniors.Northern Granville area: 141 meals delivered to 11 home-bound seniors.Southern Granville area: 506 meals delivered to 29 home-bound seniors. Total meals: 1,341 meals delivered to 79 home-bound seniors. Total contributed to program by participants: $617.30Total amount paid by Senior Services: $5,860.17

Congregate MealsGranville County Senior Center in Oxford: 756 meals served to 39 seniors.North Granville Senior Center in Stovall: 344 meals served to 42 seniors.South Granville Senior Center in Creedmoor: 376 meals served to 45 seniors.Total meals: 1,476 meals served to 166 seniors.Total contributed to program by participants: $707.29Total amount paid by Senior Services: $6,450.12

In-Home Aide Program328 hours provided for 25 clients. $325.00 contributed toward the services.

Transportation576 trips provided for 52 participants. (9 medical, 43 general)Total contributed to program by participants: $159.75Total amount paid by Senior Services: $7,371.73Group Trip Participants: 33Total contributed to program by participants: $154.00Total amount paid by Senior Services: $712.33

Lifeline AssistanceMonthly bills paid for 18 limited income seniors to have the HASTEN Help System. Amount paid by Senior

Services: $450.00

Granville County Senior Services107 Lanier Street • Oxford, NC 27565

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Granville County Senior Services

Programs and Services Offered

Senior Services Staff

North Granville Senior CenterPO Box 362 • 118 Hwy. 15 South

Stovall, NC 27582919-693-3383

Granville County Senior Center“A Certified Center of Excellence”

PO Box 1287 • 107 Lanier StreetOxford, NC 27565

919-693-1930

South Granville Senior CenterPO Box 766 • 108-A E. Wilton Ave.

Creedmoor, NC 27522919-528-0848

• Senior Center Operations• Home Delivered Meals• In-Home Aide - Level II & III• Fitness Program (Cardiovascular, Strength & Flexibility)• Information & Case Assistance• Housing & Home Improvement• Coordination with other Agencies

• SHIIP Counseling (Seniors Health Insurance Information Program)• Programs for Growth, Involve- ment & Enrichment (i.e., health screenings, music, art, crafts, education, day trips, parties, informative speakers, support groups) Funded in part by Granville County United Way

Kathy B. May, Director [email protected] K. Wright, Assistant Director, Newsletter Editor [email protected] Stewart, Case Manager, Social Worker II [email protected] Floyd, In-Home Aide Supervisor [email protected] Brockman, Fitness Coordinator [email protected] Williams, Administrative Assist., Oxford [email protected] Keith, Medicare Specialist, Oxford [email protected]

Sue Bryant, SHIIP Counselor, Oxford [email protected] Tingen, Lead Nutrition Site Manager, Oxford [email protected] Chavis, Building Maintenance, OxfordCheryl Carrier, South Granville Senior Center Coordinator, Creedmoor [email protected] Allen, Nutrition Site Manager, Creedmoor Phyllis Blackwell, North Granville Senior Center Manager, Stovall [email protected]

Nannie Culbreth, Nutrition Site Manager, Stovall

Senior Services Advisory BoardWilma Moore, Chairperson

Bessie Bailey Hattie Jean OvertonDeuard Bowden Mary SatterwhiteNancy Brooks Rebecca TilleyNancylee Currin Toni Anne WheelerJean Evans Betty YanceySarah Mayfield David Smith, Co. Com. Rep.

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