Facts about May

The month of May was named for the Greek goddess Maia.

She was the goddess of fertility. The Romans had a similar

goddess named Bona Dea. They held the festival for Bona

Dea during the month of May. The Romans called the month

Maius. The name changed over the years. It was first called

May in the 1400s near the end of the Middle Ages.

Birthstone: Emerald

Flower: Lily of the Valley

Zodiac signs: Taurus and Gemini

Mental Health Awareness Month strives

to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illnesses. Nearly

450 million people worldwide are currently living with a

mental health impairment, yet nearly two thirds of people with

a known mental illness never seek treatment. Nearly 1 in 5

American adults (44 million) will have a diagnosable mental

health condition - including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD &

Bipolar - in any given year.

Depression: Contrary to stereotypes about aging, depression is not a “normal” part of getting older. It is a medical

problem that affects many older adults and can often be successfully treated. A recent study from the American Journal

of Geriatric Psychiatry found that 27% of older adults assessed met the criteria for a diagnosis of major depression, and

31% had symptoms of depression that didn’t qualify as a diagnosable disorder, but significantly impacted their lives.

Anxiety: Anxiety is a common illness among older adults, affecting as many as 10-20% of the older population, though it

is often undiagnosed. Phobia—when an individual is fearful of certain things, places or events—is the most typical type

of anxiety. Untreated anxiety can lead to cognitive impairment, disability, poor physical health, and a poor quality of life.

PTSD: Seniors may be at a higher risk for developing PTSD following a

traumatic event or having symptoms re-emerge later in life, compared

to other groups of people in our society. Research suggests that there

is more compelling evidence that older people are at higher risk of

developing PTSD, specifically as a result of a fairly common occurrence

that affects one in three seniors over the age of 65 each year: falling.

Bipolar: 10% to 25% of all individuals over age 50 suffering from a

mood disorder are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, due to

high rates of misdiagnosis, this is considered to be an underestimate.

In older populations, those diagnosed with bipolar disorder are twice

as likely to be women.

Notable Dates:

May Day - May 1st, 2020

Cinco de Mayo - May 5th, 2020

Mother’s Day - May 10th, 2020

Memorial Day - May 25th, 2020

EXTENDED CLOSURE UPDATE

We hope you’re feeling safe, and taking care in this trying time. Like many of you,

we are closely following the news around COVID-19, both on a national level and

what it means for Central Indiana. Our priority continues to be focused on our

community’s future safety and health, and we continue to look for guidance from

our state and local leaders on when it would be best to reopen our center. Current

data indicates that Governor Holcomb will continue to implement social distancing

policies well into May, resulting in The Social of Greenwood remaining closed

throughout the month. While we hope to reopen by June, The Board of Directors

will remain proactive in monitoring the situation and will reopen The Social as soon

as it is safe to do so.

We understand that now, more than ever, people need connection, partnership,

hope, and community. Please do not hesitate to call The Social if you have ques-

tions, concerns, or if you are in need of assistance.

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Bridge

Exercise

Lunch

Clubs

Seniors

Boxing

Pantry

Wellness

Friends

Dancing

Nonprofit

Support

Volunteers

TOPS

Woodcarving

Trips

Asset Protection/Probate Avoidance Commercial Law

Medicaid Planning and Elder Law Mediation Services

Estate Planning and Administration Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning

Litigation and Appeals Business Services

WILLIAMS BARRETT & WILKOWSKI, LLP

600 N. Emerson Avenue, Greenwood, IN (Near I-65 & County Line Road)

(317) 888-1121— wbwlawyers.com

Across 1. Accumulate

6. ____ jockey

10. Large truck

14. Appraises

15. Canyon effect

16. Discharge

17. Male bee

18. Hive dwellers

19. Ice cream holder

20. Greases

21. Computer input

23. Actor ____ Robbins

24. Set free

28. Synagogue figure

30. Feathery shawls

32. Fill again

35. Devoted

40. Tango, e.g.

41. Kiln

42. Bicycle part

44. Copenhagen resident

45. At no time

47. Modernized

49. Trapped

51. ____ McEntire of country music

52. Guide

54. Spanish women

59. Perform

61. Extra weight

63. Mountain cat

64. Not this

66. Cash drawer

68. Show again

69. Pledge

70. On a ship

71. Wipe clean

72. Quarry

73. Stitches

74. More colorless

Down

1. Zeal

2. Singer ____ Osmond

3. Coral island

4. Sight or smell

5. Compass pt.

6. Society girl

7. Cooled

8. Clip

9. Fellow leading actor

10. Dry, as wine

11. Expressing feelings

12. Skirt length

13. Article

22. Sleeping

25. NBC's rival

26. Cleansing bar

27. Diner

29. "____ Runner"

31. Hebrew feast

33. Pimples

34. Feat

35. Puts on

36. Not odd

37. Destroy

38. Lethargic

39. Noblewomen

43. Earring site

46. Coral formation

48. Anchorman ____ Rather

50. River mouths

53. Rear

55. "Carmen," e.g.

56. Of the countryside

57. Entertain

58. More rational

59. Upon

60. Burn

62. Puffed

65. Old pronoun

67. ____ Vegas

68. GOP member

Gardening

Find and circle all of the words that are hidden. The remaining 27 letters spell a Lady Bird Johnson quote. ANNUALS

BEANS BEETS

BIENNIAL BROCCOLI CARROTS COMPOST CULTIVATE

DAISIES DIGGING

FERTILIZER FLOWERS FUCHSIA

GARDEN GERANIUMS

GLOVES GNOME

GREENHOUSE GROW HOES

HORTICULTURE HOSE

HYDRANGEA LILACS LILIES

MARIGOLDS

ORGANIC

PEAS

PERENNIAL

PETUNIAS

PINWHEEL

PITCH FORK

PLANTING

RAIN

RAKE

RELAXING

ROSES

ROWS

SEEDS

SHOVEL

SOIL

SPADE

SUNSHINE

TOMATOES

TROWEL

TULIPS

VEGETABLES

WATER

WEEDS

WHEELBARROW

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The Social of Greenwood is a 501c3

non-profit. Our mission is to provide

programs, activities and services designed to

enhance the quality of life of those 50 and

beyond in our community.

550 Polk Street Greenwood, IN 46143

317-882-4810 | www.thesocialofgreenwood.org

Executive Director, Andrea Sutherland

andrea@thesocialofgreenwood.org