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1 Free - Take One! Silver Quill Valley Senior Services of Ransom & Sargent Counties FAMILY HEALTH FAIR ALL counties welcome - Something for everyone! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 5:30-8pm for the Family Health Fair at the Sargent County Museum in Forman, ND. This is an event for all to attend from age With the help from a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation we are able to make this event FREE. Come out and see what your health and wellness options are. Some of the vendor booths we will have at the Health Fair are: ARN (abuse resource network) of Sargent & Ransom County, Prairie St. John s- Fargo, Sargent County Food Pantry, Valley Senior Services, Mobility Plus Rehabilitation, Sargent County Extension Service (family meal planning), American Cancer Society, Sheyenne Valley Counseling Services, DRN (PERS & Lifeline), Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND (wellness and care programs), SC District Health Unit (hemoglobin & lead testing on the spot, along with immunization look ups, Shannon Brown (essential oils), Sanford Home Health (offering Blood Pressure checks), Sanford Clinic/Forman (BP checks and physical therapy services), CHI St. Francis/Milnor Clinic (BP checks, mammo services and more), CHI Lisbon Health Cardio Rehab, Sargent County Master Gardeners, Forman Drug, Massage by Lorie Sherbrooke, Dr. Rath (testing for glaucoma and macular degeneration). We will have information from the Dairy Association, Radon Testing and Parents Lead also. Look for posters and more information to come on this night. These vendors will be spread throughout the 36,000 square feet of the Museum. The Museum will be open that day from 2-8:30pm. If you have any questions on this event release, contact Pat Olofson at olofsonpat@hotmail.com ( or ) or Brenda Peterson at Brenda.peterson@co.sargent.nd.us ( ). MAY 2017 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Thank Yous 2 Tidbits 2 Nutrition 3 Older Americans Month Menu 5 Sargent County Info 6 Ransom County Info 7 Smiling Facts Back Page See contact information on page 2. INFORMATION & REFERRALS ALWAYS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING OUR LISBON OFFICE OR Toll free:

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) Meal & Transit Coordinator: Nannette Nan Severson 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; Sarah Hernandez Transportation: Kevin Brummond;Cheryl Holmstrom; Lyle Milbrandt; Judy Milbrandt; Charlie Orn; Marlene Hogness; Wilfred Anderson; Bryan Stotts; Russell 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) Tidbits Join us on Sunday, May 7 at 4:00 o watch the movie The Logmire on the big screen television at the Milnor Center! (Movie contains violence and adult language.) Help Wanted: Meals on Wheels Deliverers - If you would like to help with the Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivery, please call Karleen at Recycle your unneeded bath benches, wheelchairs, toilet risers, etc by contacting our Lisbon office Reminder: schedule your appointments between 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for Ransom bus & Sargent van transportation. Ransom & Sargent transportation open to the public! Thank you to the Doosan Bobcat Volunteers who did so much work at the Lisbon, Sheldon and Rutland Senior Centers. Volunteers such as you are greatly appreciated. With your help the Senior Centers are able to keep their buildings looking good and functional. Thank you to the Lisbon Methodist Church for hosting the senior meals on April 12, while our ceiling tiles were being replaced. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thanks to the foot work and planning of senior center board members and members in making updates in the centers. 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 GUAC THIS WAY Janet Brown, RD LRD Dietitian for Valley Senior Services In honor of Cinco de Mayo (May the 5 th or a celebration of the Mexican Army s victory over French forces), let s celebrate with a traditional Mexican side dish Guacamole! More importantly, I d like to discuss the main ingredient of guacamole - the Avocado! Avocados are extremely nutritious, delicious and have amazing healthy qualities. The following details about Avocados will make you Green with envy. Avocados Are always in season. Are sodium free. Are a fruit. Are nutrient dense. Are 75% healthy fats which lowers bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol. Reduces inflammation which can increase risk for heart disease, cancers and worsen arthritis. Are high in fiber feel fuller longer and control weight. May lower or slow the rise of blood sugar after a meal. Contains almost 20 vitamins and minerals including: Vitamin E an antioxidant Folate improves brain function Lutein and zeaxanthin great for eye health Potassium lowers blood pressure Is a nutrient booster helps body absorb fat-soluble nutrients. Make smoothies smoother. Go well with tacos, burritos, chili, pasta, sandwiches burgers and of course make: AMAZING GUACAMOLE!!! Ingredients: 4 ripe, fresh Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, cut in chunks 1Tbsp. lemon juice ½ small sweet white onion, minced 1 ripe Roma tomato, seeded and diced Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions 1. Mash avocados with lemon juice in a bowl, leaving some chunks. 2. Gently stir in remaining ingredients and serve immediately. Page 3

4 Older Americans Month 2017: Age Out Loud Getting older doesn t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits you best. Take Barbara Hillary, for example. A nurse for 55 years who dreamed of travel, at age 75 Hillary became the first African American woman to set foot on the North Pole. In 2011, at age 79, she set another first when she stepped onto the South Pole. Former president George H.W. Bush celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving. Actress Betty White, now 95 years old, became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live in 2010, coincidentally during May the same month recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM). Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the annual observance offers a special opportunity to learn about, support, and recognize our nation s older citizens. This year s theme, Age Out Loud, emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages. Valley Seniors Services encourages you to use OAM 2017 to focus on how older adults in our community are redefining aging through work or family interests, by taking charge of their health and staying independent for as long as possible, and through their community and advocacy efforts. We can also use this opportunity to learn how we can best support and learn from our community s older members. Join us and ACL as we speak up for #OAM17 and #AgeOutLoud this May! 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 MAY 2017 Suggested donation $4.00 a meal for people 60+ and spouse of 60+ UNDER 60 IS A CHARGE OF $9.00 per meal and 60+Take Out Meals/not home delivered eligible is a charge of $5.00 SNAP VOUCHERS ACCEPTED BY CALLING THE LISBON OFFICE Any questions please call the Lisbon office and talk to NAN or KARLEEN ALL MEALS INCLUDE 8 oz 1% MILK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CINCO DE MAYO 5 SWISS STEAK WITH GRAVY CREAMY TURKEY OVER CHICKEN SALAD TACO CASSEROLE ROAST TURKEY WITH GRAVY SCANDINAVIAN VEGETABLES NOODLES BUN W/LETTUCE, TOMATO MEXICORN MASHED POTATOES MASHED POTATOES PEAS AND ONION APPLESAUCE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FRUIT SPRING GARDEN PASTA SALAD BAKED BEANS MEXICORN MUFFIN STRAWBERRY JELLO WITH WHOLE WHEAT BREAD ORANGE JELL-O W/MANDARIN CREAMY DILL POTATO SALAD BANANA BREAD MUFFIN PEARS AND TOPPING ORANGES AND TOPPING FRUIT BANANA BREAD MUFFIN CRANBERRY SAUCE COUNTRY MEATBALLS LEMON PEPPER COD WITH BARBECUE RIBS CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH ROAST PORK MASHED POTATOES TARTAR SAUCE BAKED POTATO WITH SOUR PENNE PASTA MASHED POTATOES W/GRAVY COUNTRY BLEND VEGETABLE WILD RICE BLEND CREAM RIVIERA BLEND VEGETABLES MIXED VEGETABLES PINEAPPLE CHUNKS CREAMED PEAS COLE SLAW CAPTAINS SALAD PEAR CRISP WITH TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD FRUIT FRUIT CUP ROSEMARY DINNER ROLL PEACH CRISP WITH TOPPING CORN MUFFIN NORWEGIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY TATOR TOT HOTDISH CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH SWEDISH MEATBALLS MEATLOAF BAKED COD WITH ALFREDO CARIBBEAN BLEND VEGETABLE MARINARA AND NOODLES SCANDINAVIAN VEGETABLES BAKED POTATO WITH SOUR SAUCE FRUIT BROCCOLI NORMANDY MASHED POTATOES CREAM PARSLIED POTATOES ROSEMARY DINNER ROLL CARAMEL APPLE SALAD FROSTED MOLASSES COOKIE STEWED TOMATOES PEAS AND CARROTS WHOLE WHEAT GARLIC BREAD NORWEGIAN WHEAT ROLL FRUIT CHERRY JELL-O WITH PEACHES BLUEBERRY MUFFIN AND TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT BREAD LASAGNA ROAST BEEF WITH GRAVY PORK CHOPS AND GRAVY CABBAGE ROLLS W/SAUCE HERB ROASTED CHICKEN W/ BROCCOLI NORMANDY SMASHED POTATOES SCALLOPED POTATOES COTTAGE CHEESE WITH STUFFING AND GRAVY MANDARIN ORANGES BEETS BRUSSEL SPROUTS PEACHES MASHED POTATOES PUMPKIN RAISIN MUFFIN LIME JELL-O WITH PEARS AND APPLE CRISP WITH TOPPING MASHED POTATOES CARIBBEAN BLEND VEGETABLE TOPPING WHOLE WHEAT BREAD CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI FRUIT CUP WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL MUFFINS CRANBERRY SAUCE MEMORIAL DAY SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN BEEF STROGANOFF OVER BREADED FISH SANDWICH ON LISBON MASHED POTATOES WHOLE WHEAT BUN WITH ENDERLIN COUNTRY BLEND VEGETABLE TARTAR SAUCE COGSWELL MEMORIAL DAY PEAR SAUCE BAKED CORN FORMAN WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLL RIVIERA BLEND VEGETABLES RUTLAND RHUBARB CRISP WITH TOPPING MILNOR ^^^^CALL TO RESERVE A MEAL^^^^ Page 5

6 SARGENT COUNTY Sargent County Transportation-- Open to the public Call or and leave a message Rides provided Tuesday through Thursday on request. Rides provided within the county and surrounding areas - Oakes, Lisbon, Wahpeton, Fargo. Call Karleen 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. CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Gwinner Call for information about home delivered meals in the city of Gwinner. Please call if you have a home delivery interest Forman Center Open: Mon-Thur Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Internet available Every 10:00 - Chair Yoga Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Memorials Bill Snider Cogswell Center Open: Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Rutland Center Open Monday-Thursday Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Daily puzzles; Club meets 2nd 1:00. Video Lead Yoga Monday, Tuesday, and by demand. Every Monday & Tuesday@ 10:00 - Chair Yoga (call Janny for details) * Please call ahead to sign up for dinner - All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00*. Milnor Center Open Tuesday-Friday Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri Cards every Tuesday & Friday; Club meets 3rd Wednesday every other month at 12:30 p.m. Internet available. May 7-4:00 Movie on big screen television The Logmire Every Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Every Tuesday - 1:00 Bridge (call Janice at ) Every 10:00 - Chair Yoga Every Friday - 1:00 Pinochle (call Kathy ) Page 6

7 RANSOM COUNTY Ransom County Transportation Open to the public Call or and leave a message Drivers close at 4:00 Mon. - Thur. and Fridays at 3:00 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 8:15 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 to Fargo *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; 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 Lisbon Center Fort Ransom Open Monday-Friday Monday through Friday Every 10:00 - Chair Yoga 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. Open Monday-Friday 12:00 Noon Thursday night pinochle call Shirley Hanson May 3- Golden Rule/Club meeting May 5 - Birthday Every Monday - 10:00 Chair Yoga; Every Tuesday - 1:30 Hand & Foot Every Friday - 1:00 Rummy Every Tuesday & 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program Every Friday - 10:00 Chair Yoga Memorials Betty Tufty IMPORTANT!! Please call ahead to sign up for dinner so the cook can plan enough food! 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 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID FARGO, ND PERMIT NO We d love to see you and your smile at our senior centers!