december- grace s greetings

DECEMBER-

JANUARY

2020/2021

Inside This Issue�

GMHSC is here..............Pg 1

Facemasks Required.…...Pg 1

Hand Sanitizer ................ Pg 2

New Employee ............... Pg 2

CARES Grant ................ Pg 3

Parking Lot BINGO ....... Pg 4

Halloween Event……......Pg 5

Puzzle/Book giveaway…Pg 5

Brain Games .................. Pg 6

January Calendar............ Pg 7

Donate DME ................. Pg 8

Sudoku challenge ............ Pg 8

Coloring Contest ……......Pg 9

Sudoku answers…………Pg 9

2021 Trips…………..…...Pg 10

January History……..…..Pg 10

Pet photos………..…...…Pg 10

Partners Membership…...Pg 12

GRACE’S GREETINGS

“...to provide programs and activities to enhance the quality of life and promote independent living for area

adults 55 years of age and older.”

GRACE MARTIN HARWELL

SENIOR CENTER PARTNERS, INC.

As you well know, the Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center (GMHSC)

has been closed for business since Friday, March 13th (how fitting?!)

due to the COVID-19 Virus outbreak. We have missed every single

one of our members, and know you’ve missed us as well. We will

eventually reopen - sadly, just not right now, Once we do, there will be

limitations that will hopefully keep our members and staff safe and

healthy as we continue to fight to reduce and eliminate the COVID-19

virus.

We will be doing our due diligence in cleaning and sanitizing items such

as door knobs, bathrooms, and flat surfaces that are used on a daily

basis. This will help all of us maintain our health and your comfort

when you visit the GMHSC.

Enclosed in this newsletter will be numerous “articles” on our new

limitations/restrictions that will be in place for our rooms or activities

for the foreseeable future. Once we reopen, we will be following

these new “rules” so we can continue to operate with our doors open

to the community, and be a comfortable place to read, exercise,

socialize, and assist senior citizens age 55+ in the City of Washington,

NC and greater Beaufort County areas.

So….hello again to everyone! If you have any questions or concerns,

you are welcome to call me anytime.

Like us on Facebook

@GMHSeniorcenter

Senior Center Information

Main Desk

252-975-9368

Press 0 at the recording

Senior Center Supervisor

Deb Bauer ~ 252-975-9641

Recreation Program Specialist

Brandi Hardison ~ 252-975-9638

Information & Assistance

JoAnne Poore ~ 252-975-9639

Program Assistant

Jack Gurkin

But things are going to be a

little bit different for a while!

RULES—SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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To keep everyone happy, safe, and healthy, FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE

WORN when inside the GMHSC at all times. We kindly ask that you:

�� Keep it on at all times, regardless of personal distance from others*

�� You MUST wear it over your nose, mouth, and under your chin

�� If you do not have a mask, we will give you a mask to wear.

�� If you choose not to wear a mask or wear it improperly, you will be warned one

time; 2nd time—you will be asked to leave the building.

Please respect other members and kindly wear your mask—it’s for ALL OF US!

* If you are unable to wear a mask due to medical reasons, please let us know.

Hand sanitizer can be found in the following locations through-

out the GMHSC building. Please use it BEFORE and AFTER

your visit to the center to reduce the transmission of germs!!

Main Lobby - Fitness Room

Media Room - Activity Room (2)

Billiards Room - Upstairs Lobby

Computer Room - Upstairs Classroom

We’d like to welcome our new Recreation

Program Specialist Brandi Hardison! Brandi is a

Washington native and a recent graduate of East

Carolina University (GO PIRATES!!!) where she

majored in Recreational Therapy with a focus on

geriatrics. Brandi grew up playing softball at the

Susiegray Mconnell Sports complex and

basketball at the Bobby Andrews Recreation

Center. She loves doing anything outdoors that

keeps her active such as: kayaking and walking

her dog along the waterfront. We are excited to

have Brandi join our team!

CARES GRANT - KEEPING YOU SAFE

As part of our ongoing commitment to quality service and programming for the members of the Grace

Martin Harwell Senior Center, we were able to secure a substantial monetary grant through the Mid-

East Area Agency on Aging and the CARES Act. This has allowed the GMHSC to purchase needed

equipment and supplies to assist us with cleaning and sanitization of the entire GMHSC facility.

With the use of multiple hand sanitizer stations, infrared temperature scanners, a portable disinfectant

atomizer (like is used in restaurants and multiple public spaces), and sanitizer wipes, we are confident

we can keep our center as germ-free at possible. The funds secured will also allow us to replenish

supplies throughout the coming months. But, this is where we need YOUR HELP – we can’t do this

without your due-diligence. Please follow these simple procedures: take your temperature when

entering the building, use hand sanitizer liberally and continually, wear a mask properly, and

stay 6ft apart from other members. We appreciate you following the rules.

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PARKING LOT BINGO!!!


Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center hosted its first parking lot BINGO on

October 9th 2020. We had a total of 24 participants come out for 10 games of

BINGO! It was such a great turnout that we hosted another parking lot

BINGO on October 21st with around 35 participants. Players were allowed to

bring chairs and sit outside of their vehicles and enjoy the nice weather,

abiding by the socials distancing rules. We had multiple winners who received

a tote bag filled with numerous items, ranging from pill boxes and puzzles to

sanitizer kits and soap and so much more. Many of the items in the bag were

donated to us from different agencies that we partner with: Community

Hospice and Home Care, Asera Care Hospice, and Ridgewood

Rehabilitation and living Center. Everyone was excited to get out of their

house for a few hours and bingo in the parking lot—fun was had by all!

GMHSC hosted 2 “drive-thru” flu shot clinics on

October 14th and November 10th. Participants

were able to receive a flu shot (regular OR

senior shot) without even getting out of their

car! O’Neals Drug Store distributed more than

25 flu shots for those in need.

HALLOWEEN PARKING LOT PUMPKIN PARTY


On Friday October 30th, the GMHSC

hosted a drive-thru Halloween giveaway in

the back parking lot. We had over 40

members including grandchildren attend.

There were no tricks just treats as Senior

Center staff spun the prize wheel and

members received prizes such as:

Halloween soap, bags of candy, fresh

popped popcorn, facemasks and other fun

giveaway items. A “senior center” shark

was even spotted dancing in the parking

lot! Did anyone guess who it was??

The Senior Center may be closed but that doesn’t mean we

aren’t providing activities. Since March, we have been doing a

FREE library book borrowing/drop off at our main entrance.

If you have any books you are looking to donate we would be

more than happy to take them. While you’re here, look

through the plastic bins and if your see any books you like, take

a few home with you. You are not required to bring them back,

but if you would like to return them so others may enjoy, you

are free to do so. We have also had a few puzzle giveaways as

well. To stay up to date on the different activities we are doing,

be sure to join our call list or follow us on our Facebook page

at GMHSeniorcenter. Keep reading everyone!

BRAIN GAMES TO CHALLENGE YOUR MIND!

CHRISTMAS


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JANUARY 2021

JANUARY 2021 ACTIVITIES

Due to COVID-19, an opening date has

not been determined. Once a date has been

selected, it will be advertised on social

media, email, and by automated phone call.

Once open, there will be NO GROUP ACTIVITIES. Only “walk-in activities” (fitness

room, library, billiards, computer room) will be available by

APPOINTMENT ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Billiards & Fitness Room: 1hr reservations time

Media, Library, & Computer Room: 30 minute reservation time

*Limited to 1 reservation/per person/per area/per day*

TO MAKE A RESERVATION: CALL 252-975-9368


DONATE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - INSTRUCTORS NEEDED


**Answer on next page.

�� Please ENTER the building at the Main

Entrance ONLY�

�� Please CHECK�IN with your BAR CODE at

the computer�

�� Please WEAR your PICTURE ID at all times�

�� Visitors MUST have a PICTURE ID as well

If you have any issues checking in or have lost

your ID or BAR CODE, please see us at the

office to get assistance. Checking-in and

wearing your ID helps us to keep the building

and YOU secure at all times.

TAI CHI

Monday & Friday, 9:30am class that

is fun & outgoing. Looking for an

experienced instructor.

See Deb @ the Senior Center to apply!

If you have 1-2 hours a month to volunteer, the

GMHSC can use you! Here are some of the

volunteer positions that are available on a daily/

weekly, or monthly basis. See Deb or Brandi to get

an application and join our volunteer team.

We will accept most any donation of

“durable medical equipment” (DME)

such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower

chairs, etc. to lend or donate to other

residents and members in need. Call us

for more information at 252-975-9368

or bring your donations to the office.

Our members in need thank you!

�� Fitness room attendant�

�� Front desk assistant�

�� Bingo caller�

�� Fitness class or dancing class instructor�

�� Group art/activity instructor�

�� Handyman/maintenance assistance�

�� Special Event volunteers�

�� Share your special skills as well!�

COLORING CONTEST WINNER

Sudoku Solution

Monthly Joke!

What does a

gingerbread man

put on his bed?

A cookie sheet

Congratulations to Mrs. Norma

Riegel our pumpkin coloring contest

winner!! Mrs. Riegel's picture had

the most likes on our Facebook page.

Thank you to all who entered a picture

and participated in voting.

Congratulations again Mrs.

Riegel!!!


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2020-2021 TRAVEL TRIPS


2021 TRAVEL TRIPS AND DAY TRIP EVENTS

SUSPENDED

DUE TO COVID-19

All extended/overnight travel trips for 2021 have been cancelled due to the uncertainty

of the COVID-19 virus. We are not scheduling extended/overnight trips for 2021 at

this time due to the uncertainty with the virus. We hope you understand this decision

was not taken lightly, as the trips have been a staple of our programming here at the

GMHSC for many years. But we want to make sure we ALL stay happy, healthy, and

able to continue to come to the GMHSC.

To our members of the GMHSC of the Jewish faith, have a wonderful Hanukkah!

IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

On behalf of the Grace Martin Harwell

Senior Center and the City of Washington,

we’d like to wish each one of our members,

friends, and guests a very Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year. We hope 2021 brings

everyone greater health, wellness, and

prosperity.

~Deb, Brandi, Joanne, & Jack~


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THE PARTNER’S PAGE...FUNDRAISER!

Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center

Partners, Inc.

310 W Main St

Washington, NC 27889

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

Washington, NC 27889

Permit No. 6

The Partners is a non-profit organization

that supports the Grace Martin Harwell

Senior Center through fundraising,

advocacy, and public awareness. It is a 501(c)

(3) non-profit organization. Membership is

open to all individuals and representatives of

other organizations who support the purpose

of the Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center.

MEMBERSHIP RATES

Gold: $100 Silver: $50

Supporting: $25 Member: $10

If you are interested in joining see the staff at the

Senior Center for a membership application.

The Partners organization allows the Senior

Center to enhance and build programs.

With the money provided by our Partners

group, we are able to recognize our

volunteers, hold Spring Fling and Fall

Festival, and much more!

The Partners organization meets

quarterly and all Partners members are

welcome to attend. If you are interested in

learning more about Partners, please contact

the Senior Center.

252-975-9638

Phone: 252-975-9368

Email: [email protected]

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