Fundraising BIG SPRING NEWS Prime Time Health Offerings April 2018 May 2018 THE BIG SPRING SENIOR CENTER OFFERS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Food Sales $140.80 Crafts $4.60 Art Time $18.00 Membership $25.00 Cards $.10 T-Shirt Sales $10.00 Tax Donation $282.00 Advertising: Zimmerman Auto $25.00 Advertising: Stakes Furniture $25.00 American Legion $1,000.00 Total $1,530.50 Food Sales $244.24 Yard Sale $491.45 Art Time $7.00 Membership $50.00 Cards $.05 Crafts $58.50 T-Shirt Sales $10.00 Total $861.24 Membership Month August is our Annual Membership Drive Month. Membership is a way of being a financial supporter of the Senior Center. Membership costs only $25 a year and entitles the member to a monthly newsletter outlining all the exciting programs/events that are going on at the Senior Center and reduced trip and exercise program costs. Join us in the adventure of being a member of the Big Spring Senior Center. Cruising into Membership Speaker Series: We are inviting members from our Senior Center, who in the last year, have traveled abroad to countries such as India, Vietnam and Poland to share their experiences with us. Look for coming announcements on our website, the Valley Times Star and at the Senior Center. Independence Day Picnic: On Thursday, July 5th @ 12 noon we will be having our Independence Day Celebration Picnic. Both the Senior Center members and Mountain View Apartments residents are invited. A sign-up sheet will be on the receptionist s desk at the Senior Center. Call Cathy at 717-776-4478 for details. Zumba Gold every Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church. The cost is $2.00-a-class for those 60+/$5.00-a-class for those 50 to 59. Zumba Gold is a low-intensity version of the Latin dance-inspired fitness class aimed at a more mature audience. Research at Minot State University in North Dakota has indicated that Zumba not only has an effect on physical fitness, but also on cognitive (mental) function. Just walk in. Stretching We stretch, using a video, at the Big Spring Senior Center. It is free for those who are members/$5.00 for non-members or those 50 to 59. Please check the activity calendar for dates and times; although it is usually on a Friday at 12:00 p.m. Just walk in. T ai Chi for Arthritis Held on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church. Cost is $5 donation per class. To register, call 717-776-4478. Yoga Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The class is held at Big Spring Presbyterian Church, 25 South Corporation Street, Newville. Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises, controlled breathing and relaxation. Yoga can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve heart function (from the Mayo Clinic website). The cost is $65/$55 if you are a member of the Senior Center. Registration and payment are due before the classes start. This 10-week session begins Wednesday, August 8th but can be pro-rated if you start mid-session. Walk w/ease Group Walking Program Several folks are enjoying the Walk w/ease Program and would like to continue it through the Summer and into the Fall. There will be no structured curriculum. We meet at the Newville Trailhead at Rails to Trails, do some pre-walking stretches, walk for approximately 30-45 minutes and end with post-walking stretches. Come join us at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have arthritis, this program began as the Walk w/ease Program with Arthritis. Walking will be at your own pace. Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Cumberland County Aging & Community Services, along with Cumberland County Senior Centers, will distribute Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to eligible seniors this summer. Four vouchers of $5.00 each are given to seniors who are 60+ years during the program year and meet the income requirements. These vouchers may only be used to purchase produce grown or growable in Pennsylvania at participating farmers markets. The Big Spring Senior Center will distribute vouchers on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon until they are gone. Cinema Friday Movie, Root Beer Float & Popcorn Come out and join your friends at the Big Spring Senior Center and watch a blockbuster movie on July 13th and August 10th from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. We are asking for a $2 donation to cover the cost of the floats and popcorn. 2018 Senior Games: The 2018 Cumberland County Senior Games will return for an annual day of good-natured athletic competition on Thursday, July 19th at Mechanicsburg High School. The games are open to all Cumberland County residents aged 50 and better and/or Cumberland County Senior Center participants. The event is organized by Cumberland County Office of Aging & Community Services. To register and/or inquire about additional information, please contact Heather DeWire at 717-240-6110. The Senior Games will feature a variety of events to appeal to all interests and skill levels. The games will include 100M Run, 400M Run, 1600M Run/Walk, Softball Throw, Football Throw, Wii Bowling Basketball (Foul Line Shot), Shuffleboard, Billiards, Bocce Ball, Ladderball, Cornhole, and 25M Freestyle Swim.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 2:30 p.m. Water Coloring 3 9:00 a.m. Crafts 12:00 Noon Vision Health with Jeannanne of Gateway 4 5 The Center is closed. 12:00 Noon Lunch Independence Day Picnic 6 8:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast Deadline to sign-up for the Meet and Eat Luncheon at Hoss 7 Save the Date Save the Date September 6th: Museum of the Bible Trip Washington, DC 8 9 12:00 Noon Meet and Eat at Hoss on the Pike 2 p.m. Water Coloring 10 9:00 a.m. Kid s Crafts: Wind Chimes 11 8:30 a.m. Yoga (7 of 10) 9:30 a.m. Tea and Talk: Childhood Teddy Bears 1:00 p.m. Bible Study 12 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch: Carpool to the Red Lobster 13 1:00 p.m. Cinema Friday 14 September 25th: Active Aging Day Rails to Trails Hike October 17th: 15 16 2 p.m. Water Coloring 17 9:00 a.m. Crafts 12:00 Noon Wellness Bingo with Alyssa of Geisinger Health 6:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 22 23 24 9:00 a.m. Crafts 2:00 p.m. Water Coloring 29 30 31 9:00 a.m. Crafts 18 8:30 a.m. Yoga (8 of 10) 9:30 a.m. Tea and Talk: Moon Day 1:00 p.m. Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Advisory Council Meeting 25 8:30 a.m. Yoga (9 of 10) 9:30 a.m. Tea and Talk: Be a Spring Chicken Stay Young Forever (Mind Matters) 12:15 1 p.m. Blood Pressure Check 1:00 p.m. Bible Study 19 All Day: Cumberland County Senior Games at Mechanicsburg H.S. 26 20 27 21 28 Cumberland County Senior Expo October 19th: Doubling Gap Day @ the Mountain Matt Mitski & Silent Auction Voice: (717)776-4478 E-mail: bigspringsenior center@gmail.com 2 p.m. Water Coloring Deadline: Museum of the Bible 6:00 p.m. Game Night
Van and Carpool Trips BIG SPRING NEWS Monday, July 9th: Meet & Eat Lunch at Hoss on the Pike: Join other Senior Centers for lunch at 12:00 noon. This is a car pool event. Please sign up no later than Friday, July 6th, if you are interested in joining us. We will be leaving the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 13th: Meet and Eat Lunch at Pizza Grill: Join other Senior Centers for lunch at 12:00 noon. This is a car pool event. Please sign up no later than Friday, August 10th, if you are interested in joining us. We will be leaving the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 15th: Camp Eder: Come out and enjoy a morning presentation on glass blowing and its history, and then, in the afternoon, an historian s perspective on the history of ordinary things. Enjoy a hot breakfast and lunch made by the Camp Eder Kitchen Staff. The trip is all inclusive for $23/member and $28/non-member payable by Wednesday, August 8th. We will leave the Center at 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 27: Trivia Tourney at Carlisle Senior Action Center: Pennsylvania Nutrition Group lunch provided 9:30 a.m. noon. Please sign up at the Big Spring Senior Center to join our team of 6 participants. We will be doing a Second Phase of our Bridges of Perry County: Look for this information in your September/October Newsletter. Thursday, September 6th: Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC See the Bible come to Life! Museum of the Bible is an innovative, global & educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the history, narrative and impact of the Bible, throughout the world. Cumberland County Senior Centers invite all 50 and better to join in a Roundtrip Motor Coach trip to this Museum. Trip cost is $87 for Senior Center Members and $95 for Non Senior Center Members. This includes roundtrip transportation, Museum of the Bible admission, Dinner at Mountain Gate Family Restaurant, group leader, taxes & gratuities. Registration deadline and payment due by July 30th. Additional costs are lunch on your own. Optional 1-hour guided tours can be purchased at the Museum for $8 in addition to 3 optional attractions/exhibits which have a nominal fee of $4-$8. Contact the Big Spring Senior Center at 717-776-4478 for more information (specialized flyer) and a registration form. Departure from Carlisle Senior Action Center will be at 8:00 a.m. and Exit 24 (Olde Scotland Exit Park & Ride) of I-81 at 8:30 a.m. Carpooling from the Big Spring Senior Center or the Newville Park & Ride will be arranged on an as needed basis. Special Programs Watercolor Painting Opportunity: Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Center. Do you have an interest in water coloring? It takes space, inspiration and motivation, and we can help. Join our friendly group of painters. The cost is $1/week. Crafts: Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Center. We could use your help, hands and ideas. Come and make beaded jewelry, seasonal and everyday crafts, as well as new friends. Crafts with Kid is scheduled for July 10th (Wind Chimes) and August 14th (a surprise activity). These classes are open to the public. Call 717-776-4478 to let us know you are coming. Bible Study: Every Wednesday in July and August at 1:00 p.m. Pastor John Hess of Newville Church of the Brethren will be leading our Bible Study. Pastor Hess will be teaching on the Book of 1st John. Games at the Center: Lots of opportunities to play cards and games can be found at the Center. On Thursday at 9:30 a.m., we play 500 with a dedicated group of card players, and we are always looking for new players. Come play Corn Hole, Shuffleboard, Ladder Ball and board games. On Thursday at 12:30 p.m., Bob Ballard or Bill & Linda Sweigart are our leaders. Don t ever consider playing games as frivolous; studies show that it stimulates your brain, which helps counter the aging process. Game Night is Tuesday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 28th beginning at 6 p.m. Wii Bowling: Check out Wii Bowling on Mondays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. This game is limited to 4 players, so signups are necessary. Blood Pressure Check: Anna Failor, a retired nurse, is volunteering her time on Wednesday, July 25th and Wednesday, August 29th from 12:15 1 p.m., to help you keep track of this important health indicator. Breakfast Groups: On Friday, July 6th at 8:30 am., we will be holding the Men s Breakfast and on Friday, August 3rd at 8:30 a.m. we will be holding the Ladies Breakfast. Come and enjoy a hot, homemade breakfast made by staff and volunteers of the Senior Center. $5.00 Restaurant Outings: On Thursday, July 12 our Lunch Bunch will going to Red Lobster, 395 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg. On Thursday, August 9th the Lunch Bunch will be going to Chick-fil-A, 2 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle. We leave the Senior Center at 11 a.m. Call the Senior Center at 717-767-4478, check our website www.bigspringseniorcenter.weebly.com or our Facebook page for upcoming events & trips. We want your suggestions on what you want to do & where you want to visit.
Congregate Meals: The Monday through Friday Congregate Meals are a very important service provided by your Senior Center and the Office of Aging and Community Services. Meals must be ordered 2 business days in advance. So if you call in the morning of your scheduled meal to cancel due to a non-medical issue or you do not show you, are responsible for the full purchase of your ordered meal which is $4.35. Failure to contact us that you are not coming results in a meal that can not be served and puts the staff in a dilemma trying to get someone to eat the ordered meal. Lastly review your order with staff the week before to confirm that your order is recorded for the following week. Important to Know The Big Spring Senior Center is supported, in part, by a grant from the Cumberland County Office of Aging and Community Services, The Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, BIG SPRING NEWS
BIG SPRING NEWS The Big Spring Senior Center 91 Doubling Gap Road, Suite 1 Newville, PA 17241 717-776-4478 www.bigspringseniorcenter.weebly.com www.facebook.com/bigspringseniorcenter bigspringseniorcenter@gmail.com Congrats to Anna Failor for her 299 score on June 19th at the Big Spring Senior Center. Center Director Cathy Graver July/August 2018 Special Programming at the Senior Center Assistant: Rausa Roscinski Tuesday, July 3rd at 12:00 noon Vision Health with Jeannanne of Gateway. Sign up for lunch by noon, Monday, July 2nd and stay on the 3rd for an informational session on maintaining healthy vision as you age. Tuesday, July 17th at 12:00 noon Wellness Bingo with Alyssa Boa of Geisinger Health. Do you like to play Bingo and earn free stuff while you are being educated in maintaining your wellness throughout the year? Alyssa of Geisinger Health loves to play bingo and wants to share her delightful game with you. Just contact the Senior Center by noon, Monday, July 16th (sign up for lunch and stick around to play a few games of Bingo). Wednesday, July 25th at 9:30 a.m. MindMatters - Be a Spring Chicken Stay Young Forever: Is it possible to slow down the aging process? As we get older hair gets thinner, our pace gets slower, and sadly many of us develop illnesses. Often so-called cures for aging are not cures at all, but rather money makers for companies that target hopeful seniors. However, current scientific research may hold promise for a better understanding of aging in our future. Journalist Bill Gifford talks about humankind s obsessing with slowing the aging process and the effects it has on our lives. Wednesday, August 22nd at 9:30 a.m. MindMatters : Human Trafficking in the United States: While human trafficking has received more media attention in recent years, many still believe it only happens in other nations. This presentation will discuss the current state of knowledge about human trafficking within the United States as it occurs to citizens of other nations as well as U.S. citizens. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month Disclaimer - If you do not wish to receive any further communications from the Big Spring Senior Center concerning requests for donations or other fundraising activities, please notify Cathy Graver by mail at the Big Spring Senior Center, 91 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, PA 17241. Psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious, genetic autoimmune disease that appears on the skin in red, scaly patches that itch, crack and bleed. It is the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting approximately 7.5 million Americans. Come out in August (look for information in your local newspaper, our webpage and at the Big Spring Senior Center) to learn more about this disease.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 8:30 am Yoga (10 of 10) 9:30 am Tea and Talk: Watermelon Day 2 9:00 am Zumba Gold 3 8:30 a.m. Ladies Breakfast 9:00 am Chinese Checkers 4 Save the Date 5 6 9:00 am Zumba Gold 7 9:00 am Crafts 8 8:30 am Yoga (1 of 10) 9 9:00 am Zumba Gold 109:00 am Chinese Checkers 11 9:30 am Tea and Talk: Lighthouse Day Deadline to sign up for Camp Eder 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch Car Pools to Chick Fil-A, Carlisle 1:00 Cinema Friday Deadline to sign up for Meet and Eat at Pizza Grill October 25th: Raystown Lake Proud Mary 12 13 9:00 am Zumba Gold 12 Noon Meet and Eat Group meets at Pizza Grill, Carlisle 14 9:00 am Kid s Crafts: A Surprise 9:30 am Walk with Ease 15 8 a.m. Camp Eder Trip 8:30 am Yoga (2 of 10) 9:30 am Tea and Talk: National Creamsickle Day 16 9:00 am Zumba Gold 9:30 am Walk with Ease 17 9:00 am Chinese Checkers 18 November 14th: Camp Eder Senior Day Camp 19 20 9:00 am Zumba Gold 21 9:00 am Crafts 6:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting 228:30 am Yoga (3 of 10) 9:30 am Tea and Talk: Human Trafficking in the United States (Mind Matters) 23 9:00 am Zumba Gold 24 9:00 am Chinese Checkers 25 December 6th: Site & Sound Matinee Jesus & lunch 26 27 9:00 am Zumba Gold 9:30 a.m. Trivia Tournament at the Carlisle Senior Action Center 28 9:00 am Crafts 6:00 pm Game Night 29 8:30 am Yoga (4 of 10) 9:30 am Tea and Talk: Women s Equality Day 12:15 1:00 pm Blood Pressure Check 30 9:00 am Zumba Gold 319:00 am Chinese Checkers Voice: (717)776-4478 E-mail: bigspringsenior center@gmail.com