Free - Take One! Silver Quill

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1 Free - Take One! Silver Quill Valley Senior Services of Ransom & Sargent Counties JUNE 2016 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Tidbits 2 Nutrition 3 Scam of the Month 4 M e n u 5 Valley Senior Services offers Resource services to seniors in our region. A Resource Specialist will work one-on-one with individuals and families to identify needs, ensure access to available in-home care supports and services and encourage planning for future long-term support needs such as: Meals on Wheels Senior community dining Transportation Homemaker services and personal care assistance Assistive Safety Devices Family Caregiver Support and Respite Care Housing options Legal Services Financial programs Care Transition from hospital or nursing home Sargent County Info 6 Ransom County Info 7 Eat Healthy! Back Page See contact information on page 2. Contact your local Resource Specialist in Ransom or Sargent County or

2 Valley Senior Services PO Box 387 Lisbon, ND Office phone: Toll free: Fax: For meals or transportation: or Executive Director: Brian Arett Valley Senior Services or Resource Specialist: Karleen Wyum (701) Administrative Assistant: Shan Meyer Ransom Kitchen Staff: Angela Cavett; Cathy Wunderlich; Kendall Groettum; Darlene Dahl; Elise Nylander; Vee Rohn; Nita Kitchen Sargent Kitchen Staff: Gwen Anderson; Rita Preble; Cheryl Roder; Janet Kiefer Sargent Kitchen Subs: Carolyn Harrison; Marie Colemer; Lois Keifer, Sandra Hanson; Delores Lysne Transportation: Kevin Brummond;Cheryl Holmstrom; Lyle Milbrandt; Judy Milbrandt; Charlie Orn; Marlene Hogness; Wilfred Anderson If you are qualified, your rights to receive the services provided by this organization without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap are protected by Federal Law. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact: Brian Arett, Valley Senior Services, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND (701) County Council Meetings Get involved and come to a County Council meeting or your local senior center club meeting. Be a part of the future of your town. Bring your ideas & suggestions. Everyone WELOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Sargent Senior Council Meeting - June 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Rutland Senior Center Thank You! Thank you to Nick Storhaug and his employees of Storhaug Accounting for their time and talent in assisting Ransom and Sargent County Senior Citizens Clubs with the 2015 taxes. It is greatly appreciated. New Flash Freezer Our new flash freezer is up and running at the Lisbon Senior Center and we are freezing meals again! Statement of Identification - Silver Quill Published Monthly by: Valley Senior Services nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND To receive the Silver Quill call or toll free or us at: smeyer@valleyseniors.org Page 2

3 It s All Greek to Me Janet Brown, RD, LRD Valley Senior Services Dietitian Most people have tried traditional yogurt but have most of you tried Greek yogurt? What s the difference between traditional and Greek yogurt? Which is healthier? Which tastes better? There are a few differences (and similarities) between traditional yogurt and Greek yogurt. One difference is that Greek yogurt is extensively strained which removes much of the liquid whey, lactose and sugar which creates a thicker consistency. Both yogurts have roughly the same amount of calories but Greek yogurt has half the sugar/carbohydrate and 2-3 times more protein good news for those with diabetes. Because much of the lactose is removed, Greek yogurt is less likely to bother the lactose-intolerant. Both yogurts may contain added sugars (for flavor) and high fat. When buying either type of yogurt, choose light and 0% fat. Let s talk about blood pressure. Too much sodium can raise your blood pressure thankfully neither yogurt is high in sodium and actually Greek has less. Calcium is another mineral that helps to lower blood pressure and strengthens our bones. Traditional yogurt actually has more calcium at 30% of daily recommended amount compared to Greek yogurt with 20% - both are a great source of Calcium. Either traditional or Greek yogurt is a healthful choice, but the Greek variety is extremely versatile! Plain (unflavored) Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream. Put a dollop on your baked potato, in your chili or on your beef stroganoff. Blend Greek yogurt with a sprinkle or two of powdered Ranch dip to make a great vegetable dip. Use it in place of eggs and oil when baking. Replace mayonnaise on sandwiches, in tuna/ egg/chicken/potato salad and coleslaw with Greek yogurt. One of my favorites and is somewhat bizarre: mix flavored Greek yogurt with peanut butter. This makes a great dip for fruits and vegetables!! Which one tastes better? That s up to you some people have traditional taste buds but as for this dietitian: it s ALL GREEK TO ME!! Page 3

4 Scam of the Month: Police Warn about Scam Targeting Elderly ND Residents Police departments have received information about a possible Medicare scam targeting Medicare beneficiaries in the state. The scam is not new. However, police departments have received calls from citizens indicating recent phone calls related to this scam. With this scam, the scammer calls the victim and tells them their Medicare card must be renewed in order to remain eligible for benefits. The scammers trick the victim into believing the request is real by revealing some of the victims personal information, such as name and address; this information is most likely found through an Internet search. The scammer then pressures the victim to provide sensitive identifying information such as their Social Security number, Medicare number, and/or banking account information. Medicare and Social Security already have all this information, they will not call beneficiaries asking for sensitive personal information, and Medicare does not visit you at your home. Also, Medicare cards are sent to participants when they first sign up and these cards do not expire and never need to be renewed. It is true over that over the next few years Medicare recipients will receive a new Medicare number and card that will replace their Social Security number on their current Medicare card, however, new cards will not be released for existing Medicare beneficiaries before What can you do if you get these types of calls? Hang up. It s Shrewd to Be Rude!! Call the ND SMP office. Contact CMS at 800-Medicare ( ) The information provided is intended to be a general summary only. Source of information: Minot Daily News. April 18, North Dakota Senior Medicare Patrol Phone: or For more information, or to locate your SMP, visit Ransom Sargent Senior Services, a branch of Valley Senior Services, is a non-profit organization serving senior citizens in Ransom and Sargent Counties. Our services include: Home Delivered Meals, Frozen Meals, Community Dining, Transportation, Senior Centers, Outreach Assistance and Medicare Part D assistance. In addition, we distribute a monthly publication - The Silver Quill - detailing current and upcoming events of interest to the senior community. If you would like additional information on our services please contact our office at or Your tax deductible contribution to Valley Senior Services of Ransom and Sargent will help us to continue to meet the increasing demand for services. Your gift can be mailed to VSS, P.O. Box 387, Lisbon, ND Your gift can be designated to *Home Delivered Meals *Congregate Dining * Outreach Assistance *Transportation *Medicare Part D Assistance Page 4

5 JUNE 2016 A suggested donation fee of $3.50 for people over 60 and spouse of 60 & over. $8.00 for all meals for people under 60. Snap cards are accepted by calling the Lisbon office and talk to Shan or Karleen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY COGSWELL ALL MEALS INCLUDE GOLDEN RULE DAY 1 2 BIRTHDAY CLUB 3 ENDERLIN oz 1% MILK BBQ BAKED COD W/ALFREDO BEEF ROAST W/MASHED FORMAN POTATO SALAD SAUCE POTATOES & GRAVY LISBON CALICO BEANS WILD RICE BLEND SQUASH MILNOR FRESH FRUIT PEAS PEA SALAD RUTLAND CHI Home Health Foot CHERRY JELL-O W/PEARS & FRESH FRUIT CUP Lisbon Senior Center June 1 TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL SWEDISH MEATBALLS HAM BREADED FISH ON A WHOLE TATOR TOT HOTDISH W/MIXED CALICO BEAN CASSEROLE MASHED POTATOES PARSLIED POTATOES WHEAT BUN W/TARTAR VEGGIES GREEN BEANS MIXED VEGGIES CARROT RAISIN SALAD SAUCE BEETS APPLE CRISP W/TOPPING FRESH FRUIT FRESH FRUIT RIVIERA VEGETABLE TROPICAL FRUIT CUP WHOLE WHEAT BREAD BANANA BRAN MUFFIN WHOLE WHEAT BREAD CREAMY COLE SLAW ZUCCHINI BREAD ORANGE JELL-O MANDARIN ORANGES & TOPPING SWISS STEAK W/GRAVY LEMON PEPPER COD W/ HERB ROASTED CHICKEN BBQ RIBS BBQ CHICKEN BREAST MASHED POTATOES TARTAR SAUCE W/STUFFING & GRAVY BAKED POTATO W/SOUR AU GRATIN POTATOES TRIO PARSLIED CARROTS HASH BROWN POTATO BAKE MASHED POTATOES CREAM BAKED CORN FRESH FRUIT SCANDINAVIAN VEGETABLES PEAS & PEARL ONIONS CARROTS FRESH FRUIT CUP WHOLE WHEAT BREAD STRAWBERRY JELL-O W/ PEACH CRISP W/TOPPING FRESH FRUIT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD TROPICAL FRUIT & TOPPING CORN MUFFIN WHOLE WHEAT BREAD BEEFY MAC CASSEROLE CHICKEN ALFREDO W/ MEATLOAF PULLED PORK SANDWICH TURKEY ROAST GREEN BEANS PENNE PASTA BAKED POTATO W/SOUR ON A WHOLE WHEAT BUN MASHED POTATOES W/ FRESH FRUIT COUNTRY BLEND VEGETABLES CREAM CALICO BEANS GRAVY CORN MUFFIN BROCCOLI CRAISIN SALAD STEWED TOMATOES COUNTRY COLE SLAW SWEET POTATOES PEAR CRISP W/TOPPING FRESH FRUIT APPLESAUCE CRANBERRY SAUCE BANANA BREAD FRUIT CUP WHOLE WHEAT BREAD CHICKEN A LA KING HAMBURGER ON A WHOLE SHEPARDS PIE W/MIXED PORK CHOPS & GRAVY MASHED POTATOES WHEAT BUN W/LETTUCE, VEGGIES MASHED POTATOES SCANDINAVIAN VEGETABLES TOMATO AND ONIONS SQUASH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE PEACH SAUCE CRUNCHY CUKES LIME JELL-O W/ PEARS & TROPICAL FRUIT CUP WHOLE WHEAT BREAD BAKED BEANS TOPPING CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE TIDBITS WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL MUFFIN Page 5

6 SARGENT COUNTY Sargent County Transportation-- Open to the public Rides provided Tuesday through Thursday on request. Rides provided within the county and surrounding areas - Oakes, Lisbon, Wahpeton, Fargo. Call Karleen or Shan for details or leave a message - Please do not call the driver at home Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sargent County Foot Care Sargent County Food Pantry Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 Sargent County VSS Resource Specialist VSS Resource Specialist Karleen Wyum will help link you to programs including home delivered meals and transportation to maintain your independence in your own home. Gwinner Call for information about home delivered meals in the city of Gwinner. Please call if you have a home delivery interest Rutland Center Open Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Daily - Cards & puzzles Club meets 2nd 1:00 CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Cogswell Center Open: Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Forman Center Open: Mon-Thur Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Internet available Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Memorials Milton McLaen Milnor Center Open Tuesday-Friday Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri Cards every Tuesday & Thursday; Club meets 3rd Wednesday every other month at 12:30 p.m. Internet available. Every Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program; Pinochle (call Verda at ) Every Tuesday - Bridge (call Janice at ) Please call ahead to sign up for dinner so the cook can plan to make enough food! * All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00* Page 6

7 RANSOM COUNTY Ransom County Transportation Open to the public Call or and talk to or leave a message for Karleen or Shan Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please do not call the driver at home to schedule rides. Ransom County Van Schedule Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: rides within the city of Lisbon Wednesdays: rides from Fort Ransom & back Thursdays: rides from Enderlin & back Bus Schedule 2nd & 4th Tuesday and every Thursday *Schedule appointment between 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. *Reserve bus ride by 3:00 p.m. the day before riding CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Foot Care Ransom County Public Health - Call for an appointment; CHI Home Health - 1st Wed. of the month- sign up at Lisbon Center Ransom County Food Pantry Call Wednesday to order a basket; Thursday basket pick up 1:00-3:00 Ransom County VSS Resource Specialist Resource Specialist Karleen Wyum will help link you to programs (such as home delivered meals and transportation) to maintain your independence in your own home. Enderlin Center Open Monday-Friday Monday through Friday Come check out the splash of brightness and beauty added to the walls of the Enderlin Senior Center! Every Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & Foot plus Whist cards Every Thursday - van to Lisbon (call Lisbon office to schedule a ride) 2nd Wednesday of month - 1:00 Bingo hosted by HEART program Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Regular meetings every other month. Lisbon Center Open Monday-Friday 12:00 Noon CHI Home Health 1st Wednesday of the month- sign up at Lisbon Senior Center. Thursday night pinhole call Shirley Hanson June 1 - Golden Rule Day; Foot care June 3 - Birthday Club Every Monday - 1:00 Bingo Every Tuesday - 1:30 Hand & Foot Every Friday - 1:00 Rummy Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Memorials Keith Raatz Shorty & Elaine Anderson Fort Ransom No meals being served at this time. Anyone needing frozen meals should call the Lisbon site at Every Wednesday - van to Lisbon (call or ) Sheldon Seniors No Meals - Call the Lisbon office for frozen meals at Potluck 2nd & 4th Friday of the month Every 9:00- Bone Builders Exercise Program Page 7

8 Valley Senior Services, Inc. P.O. Box 2217 Fargo, ND RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID FARGO, ND PERMIT NO Attend a noon meal once a week, once a month, or every day. Call ahead to sign up for dinner. MENU inside. Lisbon Enderlin Cogswell & Forman Milnor Rutland