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The Golden Times Onslow County Senior Services Newsletter Onslow
County Consolidated Human Services Agency Mission:
Delivering supportive, social, economic, protective, and health
services that build better lives for individuals and families.
Senior Services Season’s Greetings!
As the end of 2021 and the holidays approach, this is the time to look back on the year as a whole. This has been another year that the pandemic has affected everyone and everything. In light of November being National Gratitude Month, there is a quote that comes to mind. John F. Kennedy stated, “We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” So to all the participants who came back after the Senior Center reopened to the public, to all the clients who have stayed with programs offered, to all the volunteers who have continued to help, and to the staff that works here daily, thank you. Thank you for helping Senior Services be the agency it is, and for helping programs to be able to continue. Here’s to the hope that 2022 is a better year for growth, and another great year for fellowship and fun!
Special Scheduled Events
Holiday Craft Bazaar- A Friends of the Aging Fundraiser Inside Onslow County Multipurpose Complex 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Saturday, November 13, 2021 8:00am-12:00pm Reserve a table for $5 (make checks payable to Friends of the Aging) Vendors-55 years of age and older (Senior Clubs/Organizations also) Everyone else is invited to come and shop!
Christmas Celebrations: Belgrade– December 7th 10am Swansboro– December 8th 10am Jacksonville– December 10th 10am Richlands– December 15th 10am Sneads Ferry– December 16th 10am All Celebrations will include performances by the Sunshine Singers. For the Jacksonville Site/Senior Center Celebration, name reservations must be made in advance by calling 910-455-2747.
Newsletter Subscription If you have not paid your yearly dues for the newsletter membership, please act now to keep your subscription active. Effective January 2022, only subscriptions that are paid up-to-date will continue to receive a newsletter mailing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact 910-455-2747.
November December 2021
Jacksonville, NC 28540 Phone: 910-455-2747
Fax: 910-455-0781 Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Senior Ctr Supervisor: Shelly Ashley
Nutrition Site Supr: Mary Nolan
Social Work Supervisor:
Adult Day Care Dir: Charmony Clark
OCSS Closed For:
Thanksgiving Wednesday, Thursday, &
Friday November 24th-26th
Christmas Thursday, Friday, &
December 31st
Questions About Medicare Annual Open Enrollment?
SHIIP can help! (Seniors Health Insurance Information Program) Open enrollment is October 15th through December 7th. Call 910-455-2747 to make an appointment for in person or by phone.
Upcoming Classes Below are upcoming scheduled Evidence Based Classes. If you are interested in signing up for one or more, please contact 910-455-2747.
Bingocize Combines bingo with fall prevention exercises November 9, 2021 through February 10, 2022
Each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30am
Living Healthy with Diabetes Workshop 6-week program that teaches tips for managing
symptoms, relaxation techniques, how to monitor blood sugar and more!
February 7 through March 14, 2022 Each Monday from 9-11am
A Matter of Balance An award-winning program designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels. February 11 through April 1, 2022 Fridays from 9-11am
In Memory of Quantavious Williams Sadly, Senior Services lost one of our own this year. Quantavious worked as an In-Home Aide. Our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow coworkers who continue to grieve.
Need Hearing Aids? Need assistance in applying for equipment through the NC DSDHH Equipment Distribution Service? Call 1-800-205-9915 to make an appointment.
Social Security Administration New Bern Office For assistance, call toll free 1-888-491-1885 or 1-800-772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov
If you have questions about Medicare and would like to talk to a counselor from SHIIP, call 910-455-2747 to schedule an appointment.
Legal Aid of NC Legal Aid is a federally funded non-profit organization provid- ing FREE legal assistance and advice to seniors. Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm Senior Legal Helpline: 1-877-579-7562
AARP Driver Safety For more information, call 910-455-2747.
Evidence Based Classes Interested in signing up? Call 910-455-2747. • Bingocize–Combines the
game of bingo, exercise, and/ or health education.
• Living Healthy with Diabetes – Learn about man- aging the condition, or the condition of a loved one thru goals, nutrition, & exercise.
• A Matter of Balance – A class to increase strength, knowledge, balance and ex- ercise in order to help reduce falls, and risks of falls.
• Powerful Tools for Care- givers – Class to help care- givers learn to take care of themselves while caring for others.
• Tai Chi - Gentle exercises to help relieve pain, gain bal- ance and flexibility.
• Walk With Ease – Walking program to build up time and stamina at own pace.
Support Groups Alzheimer’s: 910-989-3007 2nd Tuesday each month 2:00pm Diabetic: 910-989-3017 2nd Tuesday each month 2:00pm
Schedule of Activities at the Senior Center (Activities times and rooms are subject to change due to COVID-19)
Daily Activities Game Room Hall Walking WII/Cornhole Computer Lab Lunch Coffee/Social Hour Exercise Equipment Arts & Crafts Art/Craft Class T 8:30am-12pm Art Club T 12:30pm-4:00pm China Painting 1st & 3rd Wed 9:00am-4:00pm Camera Club 1st & 3rd Wed 2:30pm-4:00pm Crochet Club TH 1:00pm-4:00pm Learn to Knit/Crochet W 9:00am-11:00am Piano 1 T 8:30am-12:00pm Piano 2 TH 8:30am-12:00pm Learn to Stitch Plastic Canvas W 1:00pm-3:00pm Fiber Options/Quilting TH 10:00am-1:00pm Recycling –Plastic Mats T 9:00am-11:00am Senior Craft Hour 1st TH 9:00am-11:00am Wood Carving T 1:00pm-4:00pm Other Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd T 2:00pm Book Club 1st/3rd T 10:00am-11:00am Bingo F 10:00am-11:30am Diabetic Support Group 2nd T 9:00am-11:00am Bible Club M,W 9:15am-10:15am The Writing Hour TH 9:30am-10:30am Line Dancing Club TH 10:00am-12:00pm *Red Hat Society 3rd M 11:00am-1:00pm Sunshine Singers F 2:00pm-4:00pm
Health & Fitness Aerobics M,W,F 8:15am-9:15am Blood Pressures & Weight 1st & 3rd M 9:00am-9:30am Chair Exercise M,W,F 10:30am-11:15am Stix Fitness T, TH 9:30am-10:00am Tai Chi T, TH 8:30am-9:30am *TOPS M 9-11am TH 5:30pm
*Not an OCSS sponsored activity Bold = Prior Registration Required Van Transportation Available M,T,W,TH,F
Services Available to Seniors 60 and older
New Life Enrichment Center- Adult Day Care: 910-989-3007 Supervised care for adults.
CAP/DA: 910-989-3020 Alternative to nursing home care. Medicaid funded.
In-Home: 910-989-3023 Care for those unable to meet nutritional/personal/household needs.
Nutrition: 910-989-3006 Fun, food & fellowship at one of 5 nutrition sites around the county.
Home Delivered Meals: 910-989-3006 Physically homebound individuals may be eligible for a
meal delivered to home.
Medical– To medical care facilities in Onslow.
Senior Center: 910-455-2747 Activities for 55+. Listed Above.
Activities at other sites:
Belgrade Site 482 Springhill Rd Maysville Ph: 910-743-0800
Bible Study M-F 9:30am Chair Exercise M 10:30am Bingo T 10:30am Cards W 10:30am Chair Dancing TH 10:30am Walking Club F 10:30am Lunch M-F 11:30am
======================= Richlands Site 106 E. Franck St Richlands Ph: 910-324-1357
Social Hour M-F 9:00am Healthier Lives M 9:30am
Crafts M 9:30am Card Games T 10:00am Activity W 10:00am Games/Crafts TH 10:00am Bible Study F 10:00am Lunch M-F 11:15am Van Transportation M,W,F ======================== Sneads Ferry Site 242 Sneads Ferry Rd Sneads Ferry Ph:910-741-0670
Chair Exercise M 9:45am Crafts T 9:00am
Dominoes W 9:00am Bingo TH 10:00am Art Club F 9:30am Lunch M-F 11:00am Van Transportation TH
======================== Swansboro Site 830 Main St. Ext Swansboro Ph: 910-340-1253
Card Games M, TH &F 9:00am Crafts T 9:00am Social Hour W 9:00am Bingo W 10:00am Healthier Lives F 10:00am Bible Study F 10:30am Lunch M-F 11:30am Van Transportation M,W,F
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID JACKSONVILLE, NC
PERMIT NO 75
Thank You To Our Newsletter Supporters
S e n i o r C e n t e r o f E xc e l l e n c e
Onslow County Senior Services
Onslow County Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 16
Auxiliary (DAVA) UNIT 16 Membership Meetings last Monday of the month- 6pm
301 Roosevelt Rd, Jacksonville
BINGO Every Friday- 7pm
Call 910-455-3400 for more information
Johnson Drug & Home Medical
• Quality Products • Friendly Service • 88 Years
3 Jacksonville Locations to serve YOU! 714 New Bridge St 2200 Gum Branch Rd
3060 Richlands Hwy 910-347-5185 910-938-0582 910-455-9222
Tuesdays are Senior Celebration Days -
35% off yellow tag gift items! FREE delivery of your prescriptions & medical
supplies to your home.
500 Oak Pond Pt. Hubert, NC 28539 (910) 967-3629 (833) 55-DURAN [email protected] Duran Insurance Services, Inc specializing in the following: • Medicare Advantage Plan • Medicare Supplemental Plans
• Life Insurance • Final Expense Insurance • Living Trusts
Friends of the Aging PO Box 982 Jacksonville, NC 28541
Friends of the Aging is a non-profit (501c3) that supports emergency Onslow County senior needs.
Become a Friend today! Annual Membership Fees are below.
•Individuals- $10 •Organization- $25 •Patron- $50 •Sponsor- $75 •Benefactor- $100 • “Best Friend”- $___
Delivering supportive, social, economic, protective, and health
services that build better lives for individuals and families.
Senior Services Season’s Greetings!
As the end of 2021 and the holidays approach, this is the time to look back on the year as a whole. This has been another year that the pandemic has affected everyone and everything. In light of November being National Gratitude Month, there is a quote that comes to mind. John F. Kennedy stated, “We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” So to all the participants who came back after the Senior Center reopened to the public, to all the clients who have stayed with programs offered, to all the volunteers who have continued to help, and to the staff that works here daily, thank you. Thank you for helping Senior Services be the agency it is, and for helping programs to be able to continue. Here’s to the hope that 2022 is a better year for growth, and another great year for fellowship and fun!
Special Scheduled Events
Holiday Craft Bazaar- A Friends of the Aging Fundraiser Inside Onslow County Multipurpose Complex 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Saturday, November 13, 2021 8:00am-12:00pm Reserve a table for $5 (make checks payable to Friends of the Aging) Vendors-55 years of age and older (Senior Clubs/Organizations also) Everyone else is invited to come and shop!
Christmas Celebrations: Belgrade– December 7th 10am Swansboro– December 8th 10am Jacksonville– December 10th 10am Richlands– December 15th 10am Sneads Ferry– December 16th 10am All Celebrations will include performances by the Sunshine Singers. For the Jacksonville Site/Senior Center Celebration, name reservations must be made in advance by calling 910-455-2747.
Newsletter Subscription If you have not paid your yearly dues for the newsletter membership, please act now to keep your subscription active. Effective January 2022, only subscriptions that are paid up-to-date will continue to receive a newsletter mailing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact 910-455-2747.
November December 2021
Jacksonville, NC 28540 Phone: 910-455-2747
Fax: 910-455-0781 Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Senior Ctr Supervisor: Shelly Ashley
Nutrition Site Supr: Mary Nolan
Social Work Supervisor:
Adult Day Care Dir: Charmony Clark
OCSS Closed For:
Thanksgiving Wednesday, Thursday, &
Friday November 24th-26th
Christmas Thursday, Friday, &
December 31st
Questions About Medicare Annual Open Enrollment?
SHIIP can help! (Seniors Health Insurance Information Program) Open enrollment is October 15th through December 7th. Call 910-455-2747 to make an appointment for in person or by phone.
Upcoming Classes Below are upcoming scheduled Evidence Based Classes. If you are interested in signing up for one or more, please contact 910-455-2747.
Bingocize Combines bingo with fall prevention exercises November 9, 2021 through February 10, 2022
Each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30am
Living Healthy with Diabetes Workshop 6-week program that teaches tips for managing
symptoms, relaxation techniques, how to monitor blood sugar and more!
February 7 through March 14, 2022 Each Monday from 9-11am
A Matter of Balance An award-winning program designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels. February 11 through April 1, 2022 Fridays from 9-11am
In Memory of Quantavious Williams Sadly, Senior Services lost one of our own this year. Quantavious worked as an In-Home Aide. Our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow coworkers who continue to grieve.
Need Hearing Aids? Need assistance in applying for equipment through the NC DSDHH Equipment Distribution Service? Call 1-800-205-9915 to make an appointment.
Social Security Administration New Bern Office For assistance, call toll free 1-888-491-1885 or 1-800-772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov
If you have questions about Medicare and would like to talk to a counselor from SHIIP, call 910-455-2747 to schedule an appointment.
Legal Aid of NC Legal Aid is a federally funded non-profit organization provid- ing FREE legal assistance and advice to seniors. Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm Senior Legal Helpline: 1-877-579-7562
AARP Driver Safety For more information, call 910-455-2747.
Evidence Based Classes Interested in signing up? Call 910-455-2747. • Bingocize–Combines the
game of bingo, exercise, and/ or health education.
• Living Healthy with Diabetes – Learn about man- aging the condition, or the condition of a loved one thru goals, nutrition, & exercise.
• A Matter of Balance – A class to increase strength, knowledge, balance and ex- ercise in order to help reduce falls, and risks of falls.
• Powerful Tools for Care- givers – Class to help care- givers learn to take care of themselves while caring for others.
• Tai Chi - Gentle exercises to help relieve pain, gain bal- ance and flexibility.
• Walk With Ease – Walking program to build up time and stamina at own pace.
Support Groups Alzheimer’s: 910-989-3007 2nd Tuesday each month 2:00pm Diabetic: 910-989-3017 2nd Tuesday each month 2:00pm
Schedule of Activities at the Senior Center (Activities times and rooms are subject to change due to COVID-19)
Daily Activities Game Room Hall Walking WII/Cornhole Computer Lab Lunch Coffee/Social Hour Exercise Equipment Arts & Crafts Art/Craft Class T 8:30am-12pm Art Club T 12:30pm-4:00pm China Painting 1st & 3rd Wed 9:00am-4:00pm Camera Club 1st & 3rd Wed 2:30pm-4:00pm Crochet Club TH 1:00pm-4:00pm Learn to Knit/Crochet W 9:00am-11:00am Piano 1 T 8:30am-12:00pm Piano 2 TH 8:30am-12:00pm Learn to Stitch Plastic Canvas W 1:00pm-3:00pm Fiber Options/Quilting TH 10:00am-1:00pm Recycling –Plastic Mats T 9:00am-11:00am Senior Craft Hour 1st TH 9:00am-11:00am Wood Carving T 1:00pm-4:00pm Other Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd T 2:00pm Book Club 1st/3rd T 10:00am-11:00am Bingo F 10:00am-11:30am Diabetic Support Group 2nd T 9:00am-11:00am Bible Club M,W 9:15am-10:15am The Writing Hour TH 9:30am-10:30am Line Dancing Club TH 10:00am-12:00pm *Red Hat Society 3rd M 11:00am-1:00pm Sunshine Singers F 2:00pm-4:00pm
Health & Fitness Aerobics M,W,F 8:15am-9:15am Blood Pressures & Weight 1st & 3rd M 9:00am-9:30am Chair Exercise M,W,F 10:30am-11:15am Stix Fitness T, TH 9:30am-10:00am Tai Chi T, TH 8:30am-9:30am *TOPS M 9-11am TH 5:30pm
*Not an OCSS sponsored activity Bold = Prior Registration Required Van Transportation Available M,T,W,TH,F
Services Available to Seniors 60 and older
New Life Enrichment Center- Adult Day Care: 910-989-3007 Supervised care for adults.
CAP/DA: 910-989-3020 Alternative to nursing home care. Medicaid funded.
In-Home: 910-989-3023 Care for those unable to meet nutritional/personal/household needs.
Nutrition: 910-989-3006 Fun, food & fellowship at one of 5 nutrition sites around the county.
Home Delivered Meals: 910-989-3006 Physically homebound individuals may be eligible for a
meal delivered to home.
Medical– To medical care facilities in Onslow.
Senior Center: 910-455-2747 Activities for 55+. Listed Above.
Activities at other sites:
Belgrade Site 482 Springhill Rd Maysville Ph: 910-743-0800
Bible Study M-F 9:30am Chair Exercise M 10:30am Bingo T 10:30am Cards W 10:30am Chair Dancing TH 10:30am Walking Club F 10:30am Lunch M-F 11:30am
======================= Richlands Site 106 E. Franck St Richlands Ph: 910-324-1357
Social Hour M-F 9:00am Healthier Lives M 9:30am
Crafts M 9:30am Card Games T 10:00am Activity W 10:00am Games/Crafts TH 10:00am Bible Study F 10:00am Lunch M-F 11:15am Van Transportation M,W,F ======================== Sneads Ferry Site 242 Sneads Ferry Rd Sneads Ferry Ph:910-741-0670
Chair Exercise M 9:45am Crafts T 9:00am
Dominoes W 9:00am Bingo TH 10:00am Art Club F 9:30am Lunch M-F 11:00am Van Transportation TH
======================== Swansboro Site 830 Main St. Ext Swansboro Ph: 910-340-1253
Card Games M, TH &F 9:00am Crafts T 9:00am Social Hour W 9:00am Bingo W 10:00am Healthier Lives F 10:00am Bible Study F 10:30am Lunch M-F 11:30am Van Transportation M,W,F
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID JACKSONVILLE, NC
PERMIT NO 75
Thank You To Our Newsletter Supporters
S e n i o r C e n t e r o f E xc e l l e n c e
Onslow County Senior Services
Onslow County Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 16
Auxiliary (DAVA) UNIT 16 Membership Meetings last Monday of the month- 6pm
301 Roosevelt Rd, Jacksonville
BINGO Every Friday- 7pm
Call 910-455-3400 for more information
Johnson Drug & Home Medical
• Quality Products • Friendly Service • 88 Years
3 Jacksonville Locations to serve YOU! 714 New Bridge St 2200 Gum Branch Rd
3060 Richlands Hwy 910-347-5185 910-938-0582 910-455-9222
Tuesdays are Senior Celebration Days -
35% off yellow tag gift items! FREE delivery of your prescriptions & medical
supplies to your home.
500 Oak Pond Pt. Hubert, NC 28539 (910) 967-3629 (833) 55-DURAN [email protected] Duran Insurance Services, Inc specializing in the following: • Medicare Advantage Plan • Medicare Supplemental Plans
• Life Insurance • Final Expense Insurance • Living Trusts
Friends of the Aging PO Box 982 Jacksonville, NC 28541
Friends of the Aging is a non-profit (501c3) that supports emergency Onslow County senior needs.
Become a Friend today! Annual Membership Fees are below.
•Individuals- $10 •Organization- $25 •Patron- $50 •Sponsor- $75 •Benefactor- $100 • “Best Friend”- $___