Webster Senior Newsletter November 2017

Webster Senior Newsletter November 2017 Find our Newsletter with the Activity Calendar and Menu on our Website at: www.ci.webster.ny.us/449/senior-center New To Note Please note important dates including center closings this month and don t forget to register for programs! IMPORTANT DATES *see calendar for more details* Thursday, Nov. 2 nd : Speaker -Mike from GVPT Fall Prevention Friday, Nov. 3 rd : Burlington Coat Factory Shopping Trip Wednesday, Nov. 8 th : Eastman Holiday Display Trip Friday, Nov. 10 th : CLOSED FOR VETERAN S DAY Thursday, Nov. 16 th : Wal-Mart Shopping Trip Friday, Nov. 17 th : Thanksgiving Party! Tuesday, Nov. 21 st : Lunch Bunch to Red Robin Thursday, Nov. 23 rd and Friday Nov. 24th: CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Thursday, Nov. 30 th : Kittelbergers Floral Demo at Center Friday, December 1 st : Shops on the Ridge Shopping Trip PHONE NUMBERS Transportation 585-872-7103 x7385 Call by 8am Senior Coordinators Katie Kovar 585-872-7103 x7105 Kristen Rieger 585-872-7103 x7106 Weather Cancellations TV Ch 8, 10, & 13 Radio 1180 AM

Lunch Club 60 Benefits Healthy nutritious meal planned by a registered dietician from Monroe County. Meals served Monday-Friday between 11:45-12:15 PM. Small suggested contribution of just $3.00 for lunch for those 60 and older. Transportation for Webster Residents to and from our center. (With a suggested contribution of $1.00 each way). Free access to our fitness facilities on lunch days to those meeting center standards. Free fitness classes and lap walking in the gym to those meeting center standards. Free transportation to offsite trips to those meeting center standards! Monroe County Senior Nutrition Program Who is eligible to eat a meal? Any person age 60 or older, regardless of residency, is eligible to eat a meal. This includes staff members and volunteers at the meal site who are age 60 or older. A spouse of any age of an eligible participant as defined above. Disabled persons under the age of 60 who reside at the home of an eligible participant and accompany that person to the meal site. Disabled persons under age 60 who reside in housing facilities where congregate meals are served. Volunteers of any age who assist in the meal service during meal time. Who may contribute? Includes all persons as described in the list above. No eligible person can be denied a meal because of inability or unwillingness to contribute. The suggested meal contribution is $3.00 per meal. All contributions are confidential and voluntary. Who must pay? Staff Staff under 60 years of age must pay $6.00 per person. Guests Guests under age 60 must pay $6.00 per person. Guests include children, other relatives of participants (other than those noted as being eligible as noted above), Employees of agencies, towns, counties, politicians, speakers, social workers, etc. No person shall be denied benefits or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal Assistance on grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. This program is funded by participants contributions, U.S. Administration on Aging, NY State Office for the Aging, NY State Dept of Health, and the Monroe County Dept of HS/Office for the Aging April 2016.

THERABAND Monday s at 10:30 am Free Program in the gym. Please register at the front desk! EXERCISE BINGO WITH GINA Tuesday s at 11:20 am Free Program in MP1 FITNESS SILVER FIT & SILVER SNEAKERS MEMBERSHIPS Innovative health and exercise programs through your insurance provider. Visit the front desk with your insurance card to see if you qualify! FITNESS WITH JAY Wednesday s at 12:30 pm Thursday s at 11:15 am Free Program in MP1 MATTER OF BALANCE Friday s at 10:00am Registration is Required Free Program in MP2 OUR PURPOSE The Webster Senior Center is dedicated to support and enhance the lives of seniors 50 years and older by providing programs and services that promote active, independent and healthy lifestyles. We offer a diverse selection of activities such as; games, day trips, fitness classes, cards and more. Our monthly newsletter including menu and activity calendar can be found on our website at: www.ci.webster.ny.us/449/senior-center CENTER STANDARDS Participants must exhibit independence and ability for self care. Mental disorientation or physical disabilities requiring individual care cannot be accommodated, unless a caregiver accompanies that individual. An individual s status is subject to periodic review. Caregivers must register and abide by center standards. PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS Participants and Participant Caregivers are expected to exercise respect, civility, and orderly conduct towards other participants, volunteers, staff members, instructors, facilities and the public.

The First Thanksgiving By Michele Mason, BS In 1620, 102 people set forth from Plymouth, England with the intent to settle the New World. Their journey on the Mayflower was 66 days long. They settled in the area that we now know as Cap Cod, MA. Most of the Pilgrims spent the winter on the ship, and more than half of them died that winter. The next spring, they met Samoset and Squanto, two Native Americans who taught the Pilgrims many things such as how to plant corn and which plants to avoid eating. The first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast with 50 pilgrims and 90 native Americans from the Wamponoag Tribe celebrating together in the fall of 1621. While there are no wrtiten records of eating turkey, there is a record of four men going fowling before the feast, where they caught enough fowl to feed the group for a week. There are records of the Wamponoag tribe bringing five deer. They probably would aslo have had eels and other shellfish such as lobster, mussels, and clams as well as Indian corn and cornbread. They would have also had the following foods availbale at that time in history: dried beans and peas, pumpkins, squash, walnuts, chestnuts, beechnuts, hickory nuts, turnips, carrots, onions, lettuce, spinach, radishes, plums, melons, grapes. There is a good chance that many of these foods were served at the first Thanksgiving since they were available. Here is a recipe to share at your Thanksgiving! CORNBREAD RECIPE 2 Cups Cornmeal 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour ½ Teaspoon Salt ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 ¾ Cups Buttermilk 1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl 2. Add the Buttermilk and stir until combined 3. Pour the batter into a baking dish 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 28-30 minutes 5. YIELDS 20 Pieces

Project Council 2018 Are you interested in serving on Project Council? It s that time of year! We are seeking new representation for the 2018 calendar year: one male and one female who both actively participate in Lunch Club 60 and the Webster Senior Center Programs! Please see Katie or Kristen if you are interested in serving one of these positions! What is project council? Project Council shall serve as an advisory body to the Monroe County Office for the Aging Nutrition Program in areas related to nutrition, socialization, recreation and education. When does project council meet? Project council meetings are held every other month from 10:00 am 11:30 am beginning in February continuing through December of the calendar year. How do I get to project council? Please plan transportation through Medical Motors as needed. Representatives can be picked up at their homes or at the Senior Center and driven to the project council meetings. Will I get lunch at project council? Project Council Members will receive a complimentary meal at the meetings through AVBI. Medical motors will then pick up representatives at 12:30pm. Friday, November 17 th Live Music Food Friends Fun $5 for Residents and Non- Residents Pay and Register by November 3 rd

November 2017 Webster Senior Activities Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 10:30 Visionaries 10:45 Mike from GVPT Speaker 11:15 Fitness w/ Jay 1:00 Euchre November Birthday 9:00 Friday Knitters 10:00 Shopping Trip to Burlington Coat Factory 10:00 Matter of Balance 10:30 Book Club Buddies 6 7 8 9 10 10:30 Exploring the Bible 10:30 Theraband 1:30 Wegmans 11:00 Senior Singers 11:15 Exercise Bingo 1:00 Bridge 10:00: Trip to Eastman Holiday Display 11:15 Fitness w/ Jay 1:00 Euchre CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY 13 14 15 16 17 10:30 Exploring the Bible 10:30 Theraband 1:30 Wegmans 9:30 Caseworker 10:30 Do the Write Thing 11:00 Senior Singers 11:15 Exercise Bingo 1:00 Bridge 9:30 AARP Smart Driver Course 10:00 Shopping trip to Wal-Mart 11:15 Fitness w/ Jay 1:00 Euchre Thanksgiving Party! 9:00 Friday Knitters 10:00 Matter of Balance 10:30 Games 10:30 Poems, Songs & Stories 20 21 22 23 24 10:30 Exploring the Bible 10:30 Theraband 1:30 Wegmans 10:30: Lunch Bunch to Red Robin 11:00 Senior Singers 11:15 Exercise Bingo 1:00 Bridge CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING Please have a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving! Kristen, Katie & Eddie 27 28 29 30 December 1 10:15 Grand Crafters 10:30 Theraband 10:30 Exploring the Bible 1:30 Wegmans 9:30 Caseworker 10:30 Do the Write Thing 11:00 Senior Singers 11:15 Exercise Bingo 1:00 Bridge 10:30 Kittelberger Demo at Center 11:15 Fitness w/ Jay 1:00 Euchre December Birthday 9:00 Friday Knitters 10:00 Matter of Balance 10:00 Shopping trip to Shops on Ridge 10:30 Games Free Use of Fitness Center to all Lunch Club 60 Participants following Center Standards. To register for programs visit our online registration program here.

All meals served with milk, bread and margarine. Soup served with crackers. Lunch Club 60 Menu : November 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 Vegetable Tacos w/ground Lasagna Beef, Cheese, Tossed Lettuce Shredded Lettuce, Salad w/ranch Tomato Wedges, Dressing Salsa & Sour Italian Blend Cream Vegetables Southwestern Italian Bread Chicken Soup Fresh Orange Petite Banana Spinach Quiche Grape Juice Beef Barley Vegetable Soup Green Beans Wheat Bread Pineapple 6 13 Breaded Haddock w/tartar Sauce Coleslaw w/out Pineapple Peas Wheat Bread Apricots 20 Sloppy Joes on Bun Mixed Vegetables Cauliflower Fruit Cocktail 27 BBQ Pork Riblet on Bun Minestrone Brussels Sprouts Pears 7 BBQ Pulled Pork on Bun Coleslaw w/pineapple Carrots Applesauce 14 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/gravy Potato Leek Soup Brussels Sprouts Italian Bread Petite Banana Rosemary Oven Browned ¼ Chicken Italian Wedding Soup Coleslaw w/pineapple Wheat Bread Peaches Mild Chili Tossed Lettuce Salad w/ranch Dressing Wax Beans Oyster Crackers Pineapple 21 28 8 Individual Meat Loaf w/vegetable gravy Mashed Winter Squash Broccoli Crusty Roll Pears Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Spinach Oriental Blend Vegetables 12 Grain Bread Peaches 15 22 Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Broccoli 12 Grain Bread Fresh Apple 29 Seafood Stuffed Sole Coleslaw w/out Pineapple Beets Wheat Bread Fruit Cocktail 9 Appreciation Meal Roast Chicken Breast w/cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy & Dressing Peas and Onions Dinner Roll Pumpkin Pie 16 Stuffed Cabbage w/sauce Chicken Vegetable Soup Scandinavian Blend Vegetables Rye Bread Fresh Apple 23 Closed for Thanksgiving Contact Lifespan Downtown Senior Center if you need food options or a meal this day Pizza* Salad Fruit Dessert 30 Rosemary Pork Warm Applesauce Mashed Potatoes Gravy Brussels Sprouts Rye Bread CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY 3 10 17 Thanksgiving Meal Roast Chicken w/cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Dressing / Green Beans Almandine Dinner Roll Pumpkin Pie w/whipped Topping 24 Closed for Thanksgiving December 1 Braised Pork Chop w/gravy Warm Applesauce Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Rye Bread Certified by Mary Apps, MS, RD, CDN 5/8/17 Monroe County Dept of HS/Office for the Aging: No person shall be denied benefits or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal Assistance on grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. This program is funded by participants contributions, US Administration on Aging, NY State Office for the Aging, NY State Dept of Health, and Monroe County Dept of HS/Office for the Aging. * = Meal is NOT certified by MCOFA Dietitian or provided by ABVI