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March 2020 - BSBAC Buzz

The theme for National Nutrition Month® 2020 is Eat Right, Bite by Bite. Good nutrition doesn’t have to be restrictive or overwhelming. Small goals and changes can have a cumulative healthful effect, and every little bit (or bite!) of nutrition is a step in the right direction.

Vary Your Diet:Eat a variety of nutritious food every day.

Meal Planning: Plan your meals each week.

Cook & Prep:Learn skills to create tasty meals.

Visit an RDN: Consult a Registered Dietician Nutritionist.

*From https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month

Celebrated each year during March, this month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

BulverdeSpringBranchActivityCenter

March is National Nutrition Month®

30280 Cougar BendBulverde, Texas 78163

830.438-3111www.bsbac.com

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Bsbac Buzz

March 2020

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Meal MenuPAGE 4

Games GalorePAGE 5

Health & Wellness Schedule PAGE 6

Activity Center HappeningsPAGE 9

March Event FlyersPAGE 10

Special EventsPAGE 11

Where age is just a number and getting old is optional!


Upcoming Events

Mar. 3 @ 10:30amPaper Craft Class

Mar. 4 @ 9:00amBP & Glucose Testing

with Mercy Wellness

Mar. 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins

Mar. 9 @ 12:00pmBirthday/Anniversary

Celebration

Mar. 11 @ 9:30amWalk Across Texas Kickoff

Bulverde Community Park

Mar. 12 @ 9:00amEmpty Cross Day Trip

Mar. 17 @ 10:00amSt. Patrick’s Day CelebrationBingo, Prizes & Crafts with

Kid’s Day Preschool

Mar. 19 @ 11:00amPanda Express Lunch Trip

Mar. 22 @ 2:00pmSenior Social with

SVHS Students

Mar. 24 @ 10:00amNew Member Orientation

Mar. 26 @ 10:30amUnited Health Care Info

with Regina Silva

Mar. 30 @ 12:00pmTech Talk presented by USAA

“March is a month of expectation.” ~Emily Dickinson

By Jessica Rosario

March is National Nutrition Awareness Month, and even though healthy eating may not be a priority for this weekend’s BBQ event, it never hurts to review nutritional guidelines and food intake. Why not set a goal for March?

For example:• Increase water consumption• Try a new vegetable or fruit• Limit pastry/sweets intake

To improve your health even further, get your sneakers ready to go and join the 8-week “Walk Across Texas” program! Sponsored by WellMed and created by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, this program focuses on daily activity (ex. walking, gardening, or participating in exercise classes).

The group will meet in the Bulverde Community Park on Wednesdays at 9:30am, starting March 11th. Aside from cool giveaways and incentives, you will be able to “walk with a doc” and “walk with a cop” (specific dates for these sessions TBD). Why not use Walk Across Texas to prepare for our 21st Annual Run for the Hills, scheduled for May 2nd?

We have some other fun activities this month. Last year’s day trip to the Empty Cross in Kerrville filled up quickly so we decided to offer it again in March. As always, there is limited space on the bus so please sign up early and let us know if you are unable to go so we can offer someone else the space. March’s Tech Talk class focuses on Smart Home devices, such as Alexa and Google Home, and is a great opportunity to improve your knowledge of these products. They can actually be very helpful and a little fun at the same time! As always, make sure you keep an eye on posted flyers, weekly electronic newsletters and of course, this printed version to stay up to date on all the activities and programs we offer!

Enjoy the warmer weather and longer days!

Sincerely, Jessica RosarioExecutive Director

Note From the Center...


March Weekly Calendar

Alexander, CynthiaAllen, DonnaAmft, BettyBalasko, KathyBaray, PaulBobick, LucyBoice, CarolBrown, GladysBueno, HenryCallahan, VirginiaChavera, ChrisConner, SusanaCortez, AnnCountryman, Bonnie

Davis, JeanettaDixon, SueDuncan, GraceFaust, SandraFishlock, MelanieGarcia, FrankGeffken, EdwardGeffken, KayGierhart, LawrenceGomez, RosalindaGoodwin, ClariceHarmon, RickHeitczman, JamesHortick, Gail

Hosek, LynnKimbrell, MadelineKoehler, LisaKowalski, LizetteKowalski, LouisLong, MarjorieMarkwardt, JanisMartinez, NeldaMasterson, BarbaraMcAdams, PamelaMcLeod, ElizabethNollkamper, LyndaPettit, MaryPolasek, Lisa

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Open Games9:00am Ride the Bus10:00am Wood Carving

11:30am Fellowship Meal

12:45pm Bunco (2nd & 4th Mon)1:00pm Bridge Foursome (1st & 3rd Mon)

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Open Games9:00am Ride the Bus9:00am 42 (2nd & 4th Tues)10:00am Unfinished Objects


1:00pm Bingo

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Bridge9:00am Ride the Bus9:45am Weight Watchers10:00am Card Creation (2nd & 4th Wed)11:00am Mah Jong


2:00pm Caregiver Support Group (3rd Wed)

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Cards9:00am Ride the Bus10:00am Canasta HF


12:00pm Knot Just Knitting (1st & 3rd Thur)12:00pm Poker2:00pm Table Tennis

9:00am Library9:00am Visiting/Socializing9:00am Open Games9:00am Ride the Bus10:00am Wood Carving


12:00pm Bingo

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Quintero, JoseRodriguez, RalphRojas, OllyRosas, SylviaRoss, SaraldaSiliven, RonSmith, SandraSnyder, SharynSparkman, BarbaraWagner, PetraWheeler, NancyZachman, Kay


March 2020 Meal Menu

Fellowship Meals are served Monday - Thursday from 11:30am-12:00pm, Friday from 11:00am-11:30am

Suggested Donation $3 • Menus are subject to change


Sponsored by: Alamo Hospice

Games Galore

Commonyms Feb Answers

1. Arthur - Kong - Herod2. Base - Beach - Billiard3. Coat - Spice - Bicycle4. Green - Black - Iced5. Rain - Black - Enchanted6. Short - Bus - Rest7. Hound - Bull - Sheep8. Iron - Bronze - Stone9. Blood - IQ - Ink Blot10. Burns - Angles - Temperatures

1. All have strings2. They have Homers3. Graphs4. Johnnys5. Basketball players6. They run7. Phones8. Sugars9. Wrenches10. Banks

1. A dog can run fifty miles in a day. How far could he run into a 120 square mile forest in two days?2. If you put a coin in an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck of the bottle, how could you remove the coin

without taking the cork out or breaking the bottle?3. Why is it better to have round manhole covers than square ones?

SOLUTIONS: 1. About half way. After that, he starts running out of the woods. 2. Push the cork into the bottle and shake the coin out. 3. A square manhole cover can fall into the hole on the diagonal; a round manhole cover cannot be dropped into the hole.

Brain Teasers (solutions at the bottom of the page)


OPEN GYM:

Mon-Thur 9:00am - 6:00pmFri 9:00am - 1:00pm*Class is FREE for all BSBAC members

March Health & Wellness Schedule


BALANCE & STRENGTHThis class is recommended for members with concerns about balance and loss of upper and lower body strength. Focus will be on functional fitness as well as balance and strength.Free to all members

BALLET BARREThe exercises build gradually, are safe and can be performed by anyone. Muscles become toned and lengthened, posture is improved, and movement becomes more graceful as the student becomes more aware of his/her body.

CARDIO & STRENGTHAn engaging class dedicated to strengthening the body, increasing coordination and balance, and making you feel healthier and fit! Great for active older adults and those new to working out.

Health & Wellness Classes

SILVERSNEAKERS CLASSICIncrease muscle strength and range of movement, and improve activities for daily living. You’ll have a chair for seated exercises and standing support.

EASY PACEMild to moderate joint involvement. 20 minutes of cardio, marching in place, basic arm and leg movement patterns. Improves muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance.

BOOM MINDStrength. Confidence. Flexibility. Mind takes the best from yoga and Pilates and combines them into one fusion class. Designed to relax the body and mind with peaceful music and invigorating movements. The focus of this class is on core muscles, lower body strength and balance.

LINE DANCINGLine Dancing is choreographed to a variety of music with repeating series of steps that are performed in unison. Learn some fancy footwork while challenging your mind to memorize these fun sequences.

ZUMBA GOLD & TONINGZumba is a dance-fitness class that is set to zesty Latin music like salsa, merengue, mambo, etc. Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant.

YOGA MIXEDSlow flowing class of gentle stretching and physical postures using breath to connect mind and body. This is an excellent way for improving flexibility, balance and great for de-stressing.

RESTORATIVE YOGAA therapeutic style of yoga which utilizes props to make it easier for the body to get into certain poses. The focus of this class is relaxation, renewal, effortlessness, ease and a completely supportive environment.

BOOM MOVE/MUSCLEBOOM Move focuses on cardio endurance by starting with simple dance moves then building into more complex sequences, bringing you a great cardio workout. The focus of this class is on toning muscles and building overall strength.

GYM CLASSAvoid boredom and plateau while improving strength. Join the instructor as they take you through a variety of exercises for a complete workout. Get comfortable using circuit equipment as well as resistance bands, medicine balls, free weights, etc.

“Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your

attitude, and your mood.”


Activity Center Happenings

Thank you to Joan Gilbert for all she does for the

seniors and their pets in our community! She truly

is one-of-a-kind!

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Members made some fun and practical items

during this month’s craft taught by the Mammen Family

Public Library.

Library Craft: Lavendar Sachets & Vicks Shower Melts

San Antonio Aquarium Day TripMembers had a great time at the SA Aquarium on Thursday. They

really enjoyed the guided tour and all creatures.


Activity Center Happenings, cont.

Volunteers are not paid...not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.

Volunteer Appreciation BreakfastIn February, we celebrated our amazing volunteers. We had over 150 people who volunteered over

9,000 hours in 2019. Volunteers helped the Center with Meals on Wheels, in the kitchen, at our front desk, with handiwork as well as gardening, and so much more. We truly appreciate each and every one

of you and we could not do what we do without you.

Oustanding Community

OutreachBob Haringa

Oustanding Membership

SupportTricia Mitchell

Oustanding ServiceRoseanne Ayers


March Event Flyers


Special Events21st Annual Run for the Hills

For Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Jessica Rosario at [email protected] or Reghan Swenson at [email protected]


Jessica Rosario: Executive Director • [email protected] Faust: Senior Outreach Coordinator • [email protected] Leopold: Membership Director • [email protected] Jean Larson: Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator • [email protected] Swenson: Marketing Coordinator • [email protected] Candice Hitt: BookkeeperTodd Foster: Transportation

Staff Members

30280 Cougar BendP.O. Box 353Bulverde, Texas 78163

(830) 438-3111www.bsbac.com

BULVERDE SPRING BRANCH ACTIVITY

The mission of the Bulverde Spring Branch

Activity Center is to facilitate active aging and to enhance the quality of

life for older adults in our communities.

Board of DirectorsBrian Meuth: ChairAnn Parham: Vice ChairRhianna Stewart: SecretaryKeri Sandvig: TreasurerRobert EvansSam MammenKelly Adams ErwinLinda CozartLynn Hosek

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