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Foot Care
Tara has agreed to provide non-medical
foot care, for those scheduled, at Vail Ski
and Snowboard Academy on Tuesday July
7. You must have an appointment. This is
not open to the public. If you are in need of
this service, with or without transportation.
Call Pat at 970 328-8831 .
Lynn Kanakis July 21
Marianne Milloy July 23
Happy Birthday To You!
Update: Resuming Activities and
Outdoor Seating
We are happy to announce that will be able to start re-
suming some of our small group activities. Check the cal-
endar page for details and don’t hesitate to ask ques-
tions. Also, please remember to participate as you are
comfortable—just because things are resuming, doesn’t
mean you have to attend. We know comfort levels vary
greatly among our participants and we respect that. Exer-
cise classes will be limited to 10 people.
Also exciting, we will begin to offer limited (15) outdoor
seating on the stage of the Avon Pavilion for those who
come pick up takeout lunches. We will have TV trays (yes,
you remember those!) spaced 6 feet apart for anyone
who’d like to stay and socialize while enjoying lunch. This
will be a first come, first served area. You are also wel-
come to take your food home as you have been, or find
other outdoor locations at Nottingham Lake that suit your
preference. Please bring your own silverware and cloth
napkin in your reusable bag. We are making it a point to
be self-contained and earth-friendly.
Most importantly, we will be able to see each other social-
ly while being as safe as we can be.
So...for those of you that would like to enjoy a “picnic
lunch” at Nottingham Lake, you have a choice:
-You can order the take-out hot lunch from Claudia’s
July menu
OR
-bring your own picnic-type sandwich, etc.
July 2020 Minturn Healthy Aging
970.328.8831
Exercise Class Size Limit:
Please note that at this time, all exercise
classes must be limited to 10 people. Clas-
ses will fill on a first come, first served ba-
sis and participants will be spaced 6 feet
apart.
Walking around Nottingham Lake will also
be a nice option for exercise.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUN-
DAY
111:00 seated yo-
ga on the stage in
Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
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3
County holiday
No senior lunches
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6
7 9:30 –
12:00
Foot Care
Day
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11:00 seated yoga
with Jodi on the
stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
9
10
11:00 seated ex-
ercise with Kim on
the stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
11
5
13
14
Caregiver Sup-
port mtg
4:30-6:00
RSVP to Pat at
904-8667
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11:00 seated yoga
with Jodi on the
stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
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11:00 seated ex-
ercise with Kim on
the stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
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11:00 seated yoga
with Jodi on the
stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
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11:00 seated ex-
ercise with Kim on
the stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
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28 Caregiver
Support mtg
4:30-6:00
RSVP to Pat at
904-8667
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11:00 seated yoga-
with Jodi on the
stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
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11:00 seated ex-
ercise with Kim on
the stage in Avon
12:00 picnic lunch
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July Events Calendar Minturn Healthy Aging ● July 2020
July 2020 Lunch Menu
FRIDAY, 3
County Holiday No lunches today
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Fried rice, baked tilapia with roasted veggies,
bread, lemon pie.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Tomato cucumber salad, chicken marsala, roasted
potatoes, watermelon
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Caprese salad, chicken par-mesan over spaghetti, garlic
bread, donut churros
Minturn Healthy Aging 970.328.8831
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Beef fajitas, rice and beans, flour tortillas, pineapple
cream delight
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Quinoa salad, shrimp & veggie stuffed zucchini,
peaches & whipped cream
FRIDAY, JULY 24
Caesar salad, beef lasagna, ice cream
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Brunch: veggie frittata, biscuits and gravy, mixed
fruit w/cottage cheese
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Pork ribs, sweet potato wedges, coleslaw,
pineapple bread pudding
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Creamy orzo, chicken cor-don blue, mixed veggies,
fruit tart.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Safe Summer Tips…..….……........1
Safe Summer (cont.).......…..……2
Move of the Month..…….......…….2
Safer summer (cont.) ….……...... 3
Census 2020……………...………....3
The Big Thaw………………..…….....4
Mission……………………….…..….....5
Contact Information……….….......5
Meal Reservation………….…...…..5
Healthy Aging Resources….......6-7
Cook’s Corner Recipe………….....8
What is Safe to Do this Summer?
Meredith Miotke for NPR
It has been around three months of quarantine for many of us. The urge
to get out and enjoy the summer is real. But what's safe? We asked a
panel of infectious disease and public health experts to rate the risk of
summer activities, from backyard gatherings to a day at the pool to
sharing a vacation house with another household.
One big warning: Your personal risk depends on your age and health,
the prevalence of the virus in your area and the precautions you take
during any of these activities. Also, many areas continue to restrict the
activities described here, so check your local laws.
And there's no such thing as a zero-risk outing right now. As states
begin allowing businesses and public areas to reopen, decisions about
what's safe will be up to individuals. It can help to think through the
risks the way the experts do.
"We can think of transmission risk with a simple phrase: time, space,
people, place," explains Dr. William Miller, an epidemiologist at Ohio
State University.
Here's his rule of thumb: The more time you spend and the closer
in space you are to any infected people, the higher your risk. Interacting
with more people raises your risk, and indoor places are riskier than
outdoors.
Dr. Emily Landon, a hospital epidemiologist and infectious diseases
specialist at University of Chicago Medicine, has her own shorthand:
"Always choose outdoors over indoor, always choose masking over not
masking and always choose more space for fewer people over a smaller
space."
1. A BYOB backyard gathering with one other household: low to medium
risk
(continued on page 2)
July 2020
HEALTHY AGING TIMES
Don’t Forget—We’re on the web!
www.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/
Healthy_Aging
MOVE OF THE MONTH
Healthy Aging ● Times July 2020 2
Virtual Exercise
Classes Join our fabulous El Jebel exercise
instructor, Christi for LIVE virtual
classes Mon-Thurs. This is a
great way to get your heart
pumping while adding in some
social time to your day. The
schedule is as follows:
Mondays: 9:30 Stretch Class
Tuesdays: 9:30 Stretch Class,
10:30- 11:25am Pilates
Wednesdays: 9:30 Stretch Class
and light Strength Training
Thursdays: 9:30 Stretch Class,
10:30- 11:25am Aerobics Class.
Join via live stream at
stream.meet.google.com/stream/
d59d25e5-1140-4340-b65e-
7490ae88a2d9 or via Google
Meet at: meet.google.com/qhw-
grwp-dvp.
For questions, please call
970-379-0020
Safe Summer (cont.) Meeting in a spacious outdoor area with only a small group isn't too
risky. But our experts say that safety here depends on whom you invite
and what their behaviors have been. "If you have a gathering with one
other household that [has] followed social distancing, this would be a
low-risk activity," says Dr. Judith Guzman-Cottrill, a pediatric infectious
disease expert at Oregon Health & Science University.
2. Eating indoors at a restaurant: medium to high risk: Indoor dining "is
still amongst the riskier things you can do," Landon warns. The trouble is,
says Miller, "people tend to linger in restaurants. So even if spacing is
OK, the duration of exposure is longer." Also, he says, talking "appears to
lead to some release of the virus."
What alters risk? Janowski says the risk level depends on how well the
restaurant has adapted for the pandemic. Eateries should reduce and
space out seating, require servers to wear masks and offer easy access
to hand-washing stations.
They should also provide single-use options for condiments so you don't
have to touch shared ones, says Janowski. And they should close all self-
serve areas like soda fountains or buffet tables.
If you do go to a restaurant, look for outdoor seating. Landon says she
would go with only members of her household, because "I don't want to
have to take my mask off in the close proximity of a bunch of other peo-
ple."
3. Attending a religious service indoors: high risk: Worship services
involve people from different households coming together indoors for an
extended time. "All of the ingredients are there for the potential for a lot
of people becoming infected in the short amount of time," says Kimberly
Powers, an epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill. She points to outbreaks linked to churches: In one, 35 out of 92
people who attended a service at a rural Arkansas church developed
COVID-19. Singing — whether from the pews or the choir — is high risk,
several experts noted, citing a study of a choir practice in Washington
state where over half of attendees became infected.
What alters risk: If people are appropriately socially distanced, wear
masks and avoid singing, it may reduce the risk, Karan says. Also, avoid
any shared worship items like hymnals, Janowski adds.
Risk goes down if places of worship adapt, Guzman-Cottrill says. "My par-
ish began having in-person services last week," she says. The church
had advance sign-ups to limit attendance to 25 people. Attendees were
required to be healthy, wear face coverings and sit at least 6 feet apart.
4. Staying at a hotel: low to medium risk:
The consensus is that staying at a hotel is relatively low risk, especially
once you're in your room. It's best to limit your time in common areas
such as the lobby, gym, restaurant and elevator, where the risk of expo-
sure is higher. (continued on page 3)
Healthy Aging ● Times July 2020 3
Safe Summer (cont.) What alters risk? Bring disinfecting wipes to wipe down the TV remote control and other common surfaces. You
might also want to remove the bedspread since it may not be cleaned after every guest, suggests Miller. Ask
about the hotel's cleaning policies, as many have new COVID-19 protocols. "Beware of the elevators! Use the
knuckle of your little or ring finger to press the buttons," says Miller.
5. Getting a haircut: medium to high risk: A haircut involves "close contact and breathing that is extended for
several minutes," Karan notes. "This is the primary mode of transmission that we know happens. And cloth masks
certainly are not perfect for this."
Janowski says this is one of the highest-risk scenarios on this list, because there's no way to keep 6 feet from
someone cutting your hair. "All it takes is [having] one asymptomatic but infected worker, and suddenly many cus-
tomers are at high risk of infection," he says.
What alters risk? Landon believes the risk is not terribly high if both you and your haircutter wear masks and if
COVID-19 is not very prevalent in your area. Look for a salon or barbershop that has (and enforces) policies to
protect its employees, like wearing protective gear and sanitizing hands, she says: "By protecting their employees,
they're protecting you too."
Healthy Aging ● July 2020 4
The Big Thaw—Safe Defrosting Methods
Uh, oh! You’re home and forgot to thaw something for dinner. You grab a package of meat or chicken and use hot
water to thaw it fast. But is this safe? What if you remembered to take food out of the freezer, but forgot and left the
package on the counter all day while you were away?
Neither of these situations is considered safe, and these
methods of thawing may lead to foodborne illness. Raw or
cooked meat, poultry or egg products, as any perishable
foods, must be kept at a safe temperature during “the big
thaw.” They are safe indefinitely while frozen. However, as
soon as they begin to thaw and become warmer than 40 °
F, bacteria that may have been present before freezing can
begin to multiply. Perishable foods should never be thawed
on the counter, or in hot water and must not be left at room
temperature for more than two hours. Even though the cen-
ter of the package may still be frozen as it thaws on the
counter, the outer layer of the food could be in the “Danger
Zone,” between 40 and 140 °F – temperatures where bac-
teria multiply rapidly. When thawing frozen food, it’s best to
plan ahead and thaw in the refrigerator where it will remain
at a safe, constant temperature – at 40 °F or below. There
are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold
water, and in the microwave.
Refrigerator Thawing
Planning ahead is the key to this method because of the
lengthy time involved. A large frozen item like a turkey re-
quires at least a day (24 hours) for every 5 pounds of
weight. Even small amounts of frozen food — such as a
pound of ground meat or boneless chicken breasts — re-
quire a full day to thaw. When thawing foods in the refriger-
ator, there are variables to take into account.
• Some areas of the appliance may keep food colder than
other areas.
• Food will take longer to thaw in a refrigerator set at 35 ºF
than one set at 40 ºF.
After thawing in the refrigerator, items such as ground
meat, stew meat, poultry, seafood, should remain safe and
good quality for an additional day or two before cooking;
red meat cuts (such as beef, pork or lamb roasts, chops
and steaks) 3 to 5 days. Food thawed in the refrigerator
can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be
some loss of quality. (continued above)
Cold Water Thawing
This method is faster than refrigerator thawing but
requires more attention. The food must be in a
leak-proof package or plastic bag. If the bag leaks,
bacteria from the air or surrounding environment
could be introduced into the food. Also, the meat
tissue may absorb water, resulting in a watery
product. The bag should be submerged in cold tap
water, changing the water every 30 minutes so it
continues to thaw. Small packages of meat, poultry
or seafood – about a pound – may thaw in an hour
or less. A 3- to 4-pound package may take 2 to 3
hours. For whole turkeys, estimate about 30
minutes per pound. If thawed completely, the food
must be cooked immediately. Foods thawed by the
cold water method should be cooked before
refreezing.
Microwave Thawing
When thawing food in a microwave, plan to cook it
immediately after thawing because some areas of
the food may become warm and begin to cook
during the thawing process (bringing the food to
“Danger Zone” temperatures). Holding partially
cooked food is not recommended because any
bacteria present wouldn’t have been destroyed
and, indeed, the food may have reached optimal
temperatures for bacteria to grow.
Cooking Without Thawing
When there is not enough time to thaw frozen
foods, or you’re simply in a hurry, just remember: it
is safe to cook foods from the frozen state. The
cooking will take approximately 50% longer than
the recommended time for fully thawed or fresh
meat and poultry.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture Food
Safety and Inspection Service
CONTACT INFORMATION
Healthy Aging ● Times July 2020 5
Our Mission Healthy Aging is dedicated to serving the over 60 population of
Eagle County with nutrition, transportation, social activities, and
programs that help to maintain the independence & dignity of older
adults. Coordination EAGLE
Carly Rietmann
Healthy Aging Program Supervisor
970.328.8896
carly.rietmann@eaglecounty.us
EL J EBEL
Mandi Dicamillo
Healthy Aging Program Coordinator
970.379.0020
mandi.dicamillo@eaglecounty.us
MINTURN
Pat Nolan
Healthy Aging Program Coordinator
970.328.8831
pat.nolan@eaglecounty.us
Transportation EL J EBEL BUS DRIVER
Marti Barbour
970.309.8465
EAGLE & MINTURN BUS DRIVER
Substitute Driver—Kelly
970-977-0402
Culinary EAGLE & MINTURN
Claudia Chacon
970.328.1483
EL J EBEL
Alan Kokish of Custom Catering in Basalt
Contact Mandi Dicamillo for info:
970.379.0020
Meal Reservation
Information We are currently operating meal delivery or takeout service only. If you
are interested in receiving meals or picking them up on our normally
scheduled lunch days, please contact Carly, Mandi or Pat for more
information. Reservations are preferred 24 hours in advance.
Contact information for staff is here located on the right side of this page
under Coordination.
We will be operating meals in this fashion until further notice. We
apologize for the inconvenience and hope everyone is staying healthy!
Please let us know what needs you might have as they arise. We are here
to help and support you during this challenging time.
US!
Healthy Aging ● Times July 2020 6
Volunteer Opportunities Alpine Area Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) is a volunteering program specifically for
people 55 or better. Contact them today to learn
about fun and exciting volunteer opportunities in
Eagle County.
CONTACT: Tina Strang, Alpine Area RSVP Coordinator
970-468-0295 ext.122 | tstrang@nwccog.org
Alpine Area Agency on Aging The Alpine Area Agency on Aging is a program of
NWCCOG and the designated regional planning and
service agency for senior services in Eagle, Grand,
Jackson, Pitkin and Summit Counties.
CONTACT: Erin Fisher, AAAA Director
970.468.0295 x107 | efisher@nwccog.org
Home Delivered Meals Home delivered meals are offered to home-bound older
adults two days per week through the Healthy Aging
meal program.
El Jebel/Basalt: 970-328-7682
Gypsum/Eagle/Wolcott: 970-328-8896
Edwards/Avon/Minturn/Vail: 970-328-8831
Dietary Guidance
& Consultation Free dietary guidance and consultation is a service
provided through our meal program in Eagle County.
Contact them today for information, answers or to set
up a consultation.
CONTACT: Lindsey Watson, MS RD | 970-509-0915
llwatson0@gmail.com
Caregiver Connections: Resources in Senior Care
To connect family caregivers of older adults to
resources and respite that will empower them to be
the best caregivers they can be.
CONTACT: 970-977-0188
support@getcaregiverconnections.org.
In Home Caregiving
Assistance Caring 4 You Homecare: 970-390-2889
(medical & non-medical)
HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley: 970-930-6008
(medical & non-medical)
Visiting Angels: 970-328-5526 (non-medical only)
People Care Health Services: 970-874-0136
(non-medical only)
Mental Health & Wellness Mind Springs Health:
Eagle: 970-328-6969
Vail: 970-476-0930
Aspen: 970-920-555
Glenwood Springs: 970-945-2583
Hope Center of Eagle Valley: 970-306-4673
Hope Center of Aspen (Roaring Fork):
970-925-5858
Medicare Information
& Counseling Northwest Colorado Councils of Government
(NWCCOG) offers a State Health Insurance
Assistance Program (SHIP) for Medicare
beneficiaries.
CONTACT: SHIP Medicare Assistance Program
970-468-0295 x120 |
SHIPMedicareCounseling@gmail.com
HEALTHY AGING RESOURCES IN EAGLE COUTNY
HEALTHY AGING RESOURCES IN EAGLE COUTNY
Healthy Aging ● Times July 2020 7
Medical Transportation
Services If you are in need of a ride to a medical appointment,
there’s help!
Mountain Ride: 1-844-686-7433 | mtnride.org
(medical rides for Medicaid beneficiaries)
Eagle County Healthy Aging:
Eagle River Valley – 970-328-8896
Basalt/Roaring Fork – 970-328-7682
(Medical rides for all in need no matter of age)
Public Transit Opportunities Eagle River Valley: Eco Transit – 970-328-3520,
Paratransit is also a service offered by Eco Transit
for those who are medically unable to drive. Must
be accepted into the program via an application
and doctor’s signature.
Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Transportation
Authority (RFTA) – 970-925-8484
Veteran’s Services Veteran Services Officers can assist Veterans and
their family file for benefits including Health Care,
Pensions, Training and Education, Home Loans, Life
Insurance, Burial and Memorial Benefits,
Transportation, Transition Assistance, Appeals of VA
Claims Decisions, and more.
CONTACT: Pat Hammon, Veteran’s Services Officer
970-328-9674 | pat.hammon@eaglecounty.us
Senior Specific Housing Eagle River Valley: Eagle County’s Housing Department
operates two senior-specific independent living
complexes in Eagle -–
Golden Eagle Apartments and Seniors on
Broadway. Contact Matt Andrews, property manager at
328-8897. If you are in need of assisted living or skilled
nursing, contact Castle Peak Senior Life and
Rehabilitation in Eagle. Call 970-989-2500.
Roaring Fork Valley: The Carbondale Housing Authority
operates Crystal Meadows Senior Housing in the
Roaring Fork Valley. Contact them at 970-963-9326.
Whitcomb Terrace in Aspen: If you are in need of
assisted living in the Roaring Fork Valley contact 970-
544-1530.
Libraries Did you know if you call your local library with a
question about information and resources in your
area that they either have the answer or will help
you find it? All of our local libraries offer a wealth
of information.
Avon Library: 970-949-6797
Basalt Library: 970-927-4311
Eagle Library: 970-328-8800
Gypsum Library: 970-524-5080
Vail Library: 970-479-2184
Helping Hands Do you need help around the house with cleaning or
other small jobs? Contact Eagle County Healthy Aging.
Eagle River Valley: 970-328-8896, Roaring Fork
Valley: 970-328-7682.
Adult Protection Services Are you concerned about the safety or wellbeing of an
older adult? Adult Protection concerns can be made by
calling the Statewide Hotline at 1-844-264‑5437.
Eagle County Public Health
Healthy Aging
PO Box 660
Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-8896
www.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/Healthy_Aging
WE’RE ON THE
WEB!
COOK’S CORNER
INGREDIENTS:
Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Salad:
6 cups fresh arugula (about 5 ounces)
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 package (8 ounces)
feta cheese, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
DIRECTIONS:
1. For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 6
ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended.
Stir in onion.
2. In a large bowl, lightly toss arugula with 1/4 cup
vinaigrette. Arrange evenly in a large
rectangular serving dish.
3. For stars, place blueberries over arugula at the
top left corner. For stripes, arrange watermelon
and cheese in alternating rows. Drizzle with
remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Watermelon Feta Flag Salad Tasteofhome.com
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