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Senior Resource Center, Inc., 912 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457 757 385-2175

Newsletter – April 2017

Emergency ManagementMeetingMonday, April 3 10:00 am

Our main focus for this meeting will be tofinalize the packet of information that weshare with community members. If there issome particular information that you thinkwe need to include, please let BarbaraHenley know so that we can include it. Ourtarget date is June 1, the beginning ofhurricane season, so we need to readyourselves for potential emergencies asquickly as possible. Be on the lookout foran announcement about the finalized timefor a CERT training program if you want tosign up for that. We have made strides ingetting our communication system up andrunning thanks to Don Spitzli and LindaTingle. Thanks for participating in what isbecoming a very good plan for our area tocope with emergency situations.

Fond Memories ConcertFriday, April 7 7:00 pm

Our favorite musicalgroup returns toentertain us. They arealways upbeat, full offun and get theaudience fired up, sobe sure to join us.The concert is free but please considermaking a donation to the quintet to helpthem cover their expenses. Being a snackor dessert to share too, if you’d like. Doorsopen at 6 p.m.

Senior Services CounselingSessionsApril 12 & 26 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sabrina Carr from Senior Services ofSoutheastern Virginia Center for Aging willbe with us on April 12 and 26 to provideindividual counseling on questionsregarding Medicare, handling claims andfinding ways to save you money. Pleasestop by for your one-on-one session.

Game NightFriday, April 156:30 – 9:00 pm

Bring your favorite game or play one ofours and enjoy the camaraderie. Bringgoodies to share.

JOY Group and Pot LuckLunchTuesday, April 18 9:30 am

Speakers will be Brian Warren and LisaO’Neil from Faith Works Coalition. FaithWorks Coalition was established toeliminate poor living conditions in HamptonRoads’ communities by repairing homes forthe elderly, disabled, disadvantaged andlow-income families. Let Bruce and Lisaexplain how you can help this organizationto help your neighbors. Their motto is“warm, dry, safe.” As usual, come early forblood pressure check and be sure to bringsomething to share for the pot luck lunch tofollow.

Phone: (757) 385-2175 | Website: www.vbsrc.com | Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachSeniorResourceCenter

Phone: (757) 385-2175 | Website: www.vbsrc.com | Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachSeniorResourceCenter



Volunteer AppreciationLuncheonTuesday, April 2511:30 am

It’s that time again tocelebrate our wonderful volunteers. Therewill be a luncheon in your honor on April 25at 11:30 a.m. to express our thanks andgratitude for all you do to make SRC what itis. We will have fried chicken and “fixins”from Creeds Café. You can call 385-2175or stop by to let us know if you plan toattend.

National Volunteer Week, April 23 – 29,2017, brought to you by Points of Light, isan opportunity to recognize and thankvolunteers who lend their time, talent, voiceand support to causes they care about intheir community.

“Service Unites”, the theme for this year’sNational Volunteer Week, captures thepower of change makers to come togetherto build stronger, more vibrant communitiesthrough service.

‘Volunteers do not necessarily have thetime; they just have the heart.’ ElizabethAndrew

“Ode to a Volunteer”-Author Unknown-

Many will be shocked to findWhen the Day of Judgment nearsThat there’s a special place in HeavenSet aside for volunteers.

Furnished with big reclinersSatin couches and footstoolsWhere there’s no committee chairNo group leaders or car pools.

Telephone lists will be outlawedBut a finger snap will bringCool drinks and gourmet dinnersAnd rare treats fit for a king.

You ask, “Who’ll serve the privilegedfew.And work all they’re worth?”Why those who reaped the benefitsAnd not once volunteered on earth!

National HealthcareDecision Day (NHDD) will be

celebrated all week long in April2017!

The importance of executing advancedirectives (Medical Power of Attorney)cannot be stressed enough and if youhaven’t already completed such adocument (recommended for everyoneover 18 years of age), this is the time tofinally do it.

Daily sub-themes for the special week arebelow:

· Sunday (4/16): Prepare -A day to getresources together



· Monday (4/17): Start with Yourself- Aday to think about your own healthcaredecisions

· Tuesday (4/18): Family/Friends/LovedOnes- A day to discuss your wishes withothers (and learn their wishes)

· Wednesday (4/19): Spread the Word- Aday to tell others that you've engaged inadvance care planning and encouragethem to do the same

· Thursday (4/20): Facilities Focus- Aday for healthcare providers of all sorts topromote advance care planning

· Friday (4/21): ProfessionalsPreparedness- A day to ensure that allprofessionals (healthcare, clergy, legal,and others) understand and can promoteadvance care planning

· Saturday (4/22): Reflection andReadiness-File/share your advance careplans so they will be available if needed

SRC will have copies of the State ofVirginia approved advance directives formsfor you to complete.

Pennies for Prescriptions

We will be donating the proceeds of ourcollection of donated change to a differentorganization now. The Beach Health Clinic,located on Holland Rd. is a non-profitresource for people without insurance.Exec. Dir. Susan Hellstrom said they willwelcome any donations we can offer asmedication costs are a major problem fortheir patients. Try to get in the habit ofbringing along some of your extra changeeach time you visit the center so we canshow our support.

Senior & Disabled Real EstateTax Relief / Real Estate TaxExemption

Applications for real estate tax exemptionsare taken in the office of the Commissionerof Revenue, Municipal Center, Building 1,by appointment only from February 1through June 30. Call 385-4385 for moreinformation or to make an appointment.

To qualify, individuals must meet incomeand net worth limitations:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:· SENIOR CITIZENS must be at least 65

years of age· TOTALLY DISABLED individuals must

be totally AND permanently disabled -there is NO age limit - $10,000 incomeexclusion allowed

· MUST RESIDE in the Virginia Beachhome or mobile home or a convalescentfacility

TAX EXEMPTION/FREEZE· Annual household income must not

exceed $52,340 for TAX EXEMPTION· Annual household income must not

exceed $68,293 for the FREEZE· Assets must not exceed $350,000

(OTHER THAN RESIDENCE)· *The percentage of tax exemption varies

based upon income level.

Art Auction a RousingSuccess

Our first ever art auction was a veryenjoyable and profitable event. We raised$697, thanks to very generous bids. We aregrateful to Beverly Rawles, widow of the



artist Henry Rawles, for donating many ofhis beautiful paintings to our center. JimOglesby was our auctioneer and did a greatjob!

Sound of Music at CreedsElementary SchoolApril 25 & 29 and May 3

The 5th grade Voices of Expression, led byRobin Alexander, will be performing TheSound of Music on April 25th and 29th at7:00 pm. and on May 3 at 1:30 pm. Theshow is free, but we are acceptingdonations to offset the cost of next year’sshow. This promises to be amazing! All arewelcome.

Dementia 101

If you didn’t attend the Alzheimer’s lectureon Feb. 28 at SRC, you missed one of thebest lectures and largest attendance of anyprevious presentation. The turnout showedus how many of us are concerned aboutmemory impairment, due to being acaregiver for someone for dementia or dueto concerns that our own memory is failing.Speaker Heather Pasko from theAlzheimer’s Assn. and Seniorcorp,educated us about the 10 warning signs ofAlzheimer’s disease (one of the manyforms of dementia):

Know the 10 Signs1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.2. Challenges in planning or solvingproblems.3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks.4. Confusion with time or place.5. Trouble understanding visual imagesand spatial relationships.

6. New problems with words in speaking orwriting.7. Misplacing things and losing the ability toretrace steps.8. Decreased or poor judgment.9. Withdrawal from work or social activities.10. Changes in mood or personality.

If you or a loved one is experiencing any ofthese signs, see a doctor to find the cause.Early diagnosis gives you a chance to seektreatment and plan for your future. You cancall our local chapter of the Alzheimer’sAssn. at 459-2405 for more information orgo online at www.alz.org/seva.

New Free DementiaCaregiver Resource

FAMILIES (Family Access to MemoryImpairment and Loss Information,Engagement and Supports) is a terrific newgrant program offered by Riverside Centerfor Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health.If you are a family caregiver of someonewith Alzheimer’s or other types of memoryloss, you can sign up for 6 free counselingsessions at a location convenient to you.Information and support will be provided ifyou are eligible for the program. Call 1-888-597-0828 for more information and to see ifyou qualify. It may also be possible toreceive help regarding respite care for yourloved one during the counseling sessions.

ReminderOnly small brown prescription bottles areacceptable for donation to the SPCA foruse with animal prescriptions. Please donot save white bottles for this use.



Farmers Market HoedownSeason Begins

Can it be that time of year already? The2017 Virginia Beach Farmers Market kicksoff with a concert on April 7. The freeconcerts are every Friday night from 7 – 10p.m., April – October, rain or shine. Bring achair or blanket.

April 2017 Schedule:7th- Dallas Band14th Back Porch Boogie21st Timeline28th Straight from the

Donations

Jeff Goodchild for artwork from HenryRawles collectionBeverly Rawles donation of 20 pieces ofHenry Rawles art collectionCatherine TerranovaJudith Brumley in honor of volunteerworkers

Letter from a Mother to aDaughter

“My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old,I ask you to please be patient, but most of all,try to understand what I’m going through. Ifwhen we talk, I repeat the same thing athousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “Yousaid the same thing a minute ago”… Justlisten, please. Try to remember the timeswhen you were little and I would read thesame story night after night until you wouldfall asleep.When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t bemad and don’t embarrass me. Remember

when I had to run after you making excusesand trying to get you to take a shower whenyou were just a girl?

If I occasionally lose track of what we’retalking about, give me the time to remember,and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient orarrogant. Just know in your heart that themost important thing for me is to be with you.

And when my old, tired legs don’t let memove as quickly as before, give me yourhand the same way that I offered mine to youwhen you first walked.

When those days come, don’t feel sad… justbe with me, and understand me while I get tothe end of my life with love.

I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of timeand joy we shared. With a big smile and thehuge love I’ve always had for you, I just wantto say, I love you… my darling daughter.”

Author unknown, featured inwww.lessonslearnedinlife.com

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1:00 Dominoes

10:00 am Emergency

Management

(PR Barbara H.)

1:00 Bingo/ Cards 10:00 Photography

Covering Cell Phone

Photography

(PR Sharon Prescott)

8:30 Board Meeting

9:30 Exercise (PR Rita J.)

Line Dancers

12:00 pm Beginners

_1:00 pm Regulars

2:40 p.m. Intermediate

(Pr. Rita T)

9:30 Yoga (PR Linda T.)

10:45 Conversations

"Topic TBD"

(PR Houston S.)

7:00 pm Fond

Memories

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

1:00 Dominoes 1:00 Bingo/ Cards 11:00 - 1:00

Senior Services

Questions and Answers

(one on One)

1:00 History

9:30 pm Exercise (PR

Rita J.)

Line Dancers

12:00 pm Beginners

_1:00 pm Reg. Class


(Pr. Rita T)


10:45 Writing (PR

Houston S.)

16 17 Tax Day 18 19 20 21 22

1:00 Dominoes 1:00 Bingo/ Cards

10:00 am Joy Bruce Warren

- Faith Works Coalition (PR

Marcia H.)


Rita J.)

Line Dancers

12:00 pm Beginners

_1:00 pm Reg. Class


(Pr. Rita T)


10:45 Conversations

"Topic TBD"

(PR Houston S.)

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

1:00 Dominoes 1:00 Bingo/ Cards

11:30 Volunteer

Appreciation Luncheon

(Pr. Shari Wilson)

11:00 - 1:00

Senior Services

Questions and Answers

(one on One)

1:00 History


Rita J.)

Line Dancers

12:00 pm Beginners

_1:00 pm Reg. Class


(Pr. Rita T)


10:45 Writing (PR

Houston S.)

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April 2017

Notes:

April 27th, 5:30 to 7:00 Zentangles, at the Library,

With Kim Herman. Program requires online registration.

Call Library for help (757) 385-7790

Senior Resource Center, Inc. Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach VA 23457

Creeds Elementary School Closed - Easter Week

Cancelled

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