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

2

3

County holiday

No senior lunches

4

6

7 9:30 –

12:00

Foot Care

Day

8

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

15

11:00 seated yoga

with Jodi on the

stage in Avon

12:00 picnic lunch

16

17

11:00 seated ex-

ercise with Kim on

the stage in Avon

12:00 picnic lunch

18

12

20 21

22

11:00 seated yoga

with Jodi on the

stage in Avon

12:00 picnic lunch

23

24

11:00 seated ex-

ercise with Kim on

the stage in Avon

12:00 picnic lunch

25

19

27

28 Caregiver

Support mtg

4:30-6:00

RSVP to Pat at

904-8667

29

11:00 seated yoga-

with Jodi on the

stage in Avon

12:00 picnic lunch

30 31

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.

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