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JANUARY 2020�

NEWSLETTER�

Rich Zeck�Executive Director�

Charlotte�Anne Alexander�Chair�

John Minges�Vice Chair�

Michael Aichinger�Treasurer�

Linda McGehee�Secretary�

Council on Aging & Greenville Senior Center

4551 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858

Phone: 252-752-1717

Fax: 252-752-9365

www.pittcoa.com

Council on Aging

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January 2020�

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Rich Thoughts from the Executive Director�

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Happy NEW YEAR to everyone!�

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What a great year 2019 was and, geez, are we looking ahead to 2020. The

Council on Aging will be offering more programs, more services and more opportunities for you

to be a part of all that we do.�

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Last year would not have been as good of a year as it was, if it were not for an incredible staff who

is always serving and volunteers who give their time to serve others. If you knew all that goes on

behind the scenes, you’d be as amazed as I am, and I work here. �

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This year, we have four road trips lined up going to St. Augustine Florida, Savannah Georgia,

Nashville Tennessee and New York City for Christmas. Each trip helps to support programs and

services here at the COA.�

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Our Home Safety and Falls Prevention private pay in home programs are reaching many new

clients who did not know we offer cutting edge assessments by trained professionals. These

services have and can save lives. Pro�active prevention is the key to safety and each private pay

service helps us to support another client who otherwise could not afford this on their own.�

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Room rentals, Ensure products, private and business donations and fee�based classes all help

towards offsetting the costs so we can serve more people who are in great need right here in Pitt

County. This year I CHALLENGE you to see how you can connect with the COA on some level

to improve the lives of others. Make it your New Year’s resolution today!�

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Blessings for a healthy and prosperous 2020,�

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Rich

Rich Zeck �

Executive Director�

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Road to Resources

Medications: Keeping Them Safe and Effective

Monday, February 17, 2020

3:00-4:00pm

Medications can be confusing. Ellen Walston, a clinical social worker with

CareNet East, will be sharing tips on how to avoid medication mishaps

and improve medication use knowledge.

Don’t miss out on this informative presentation!

Call 752-1717, x201 to register.

Generations Music

Many children do not have an opportunity to connect with their grandparents.

We are striving to create an opportunity for friends 55+ to spend time with

young children and their parents. Music creates the structure, but the purpose is

to build friendships in a low stress, fun environment.

$60 covers the cost of the ‘Grandfriends’ curriculum, so you’ll have the

songbook, cd, and lyric sheet, 10 weeks of classes, and most importantly an

opportunity to build friendships with wonderful children and their parents.

Register at www.LoveJoyMusicMT.org. Questions: Call Erin Brand at 252-565-5493

Generations Music

Mondays

Starting January 6,

2019

10:00-10:45am

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4551 County Home Rd

Greenville, NC

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January 2020 | 4

Living Healthy with�

Chronic Condi�ons Workshop�

Every Thursday,�

January 23 � February 27, 2020 �

10am�12:30pm�

This 6�week series meets one �me a week�

& will help you manage your chronic condi�on.

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Loca�on: CM Eppes Recrea�on Center �

Mul�purpose Room�

400 Nash Street, Greenville, NC 27834�

Call (252)752�1717, x201 to register�

Memories issues

have you worried?

Come to the COA for a

free memory screening

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

10:00am-2:00pm

Reservations recommended

but not required.

Call 752-1717, x201

Memory Screenings by the

Green County Medical Center.

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Beginner Stained Glass Class

Learn the art of crea�ng �

beau�ful stained glass!�

(This class is for beginners with li�le�

to no experience with stained glass.)�

Class meets on�

Mondays, January 27�March 9, 2020.�

10am�12pm�

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The Bookmobile is Coming

Come and check out a book!

Thursdays,

January 9 and 30, 2020

10:30-11:00am

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4551 County Home Rd

Earring Class

Learn to make

your own earrings!

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

2:00-3:00pm

This class fills up quickly

so don’t wait!

Call to register: 752-1717, x201

Cost is $5 payable at the class.

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4551 County Home Rd

Android Cell Phone Class

Bring your phone and your questions!

Friday, January 17, 2020

10:00am-12:00pm

Registration required.

Call 752-2727, x201 to register.

Council on Aging

4551 County Home Road

Do you get excited about a good book?

COA BOOK CLUB

Join us for a discussion of

The Farm

By Joanne Ramos

“[Joanne] Ramos’s debut novel couldn’t be more

relevant or timely.”—O: The Oprah Magazine

Monday, January 13, 2020

2:00-3:00pm

Council on Aging 4551 County Home Rd

Council on Aging


The COA Presents FOUR

Fabulous Trips for 2020!

St. Augustine, Amelia Island, Jacksonville, Florida: �

4 Days/3 Nights; 3 Breakfasts, 3 Wonderful Dinners. Enjoy a guided tour of �

Amelia Island, the charming city of St. Augustine; Visit Ponce De Leon’s Fountain �

of Youth; Explore the Kingsley Plantation; and a guided tour of Jacksonville.�

Date of Trip: March 1�4, 2020 Price: 529.00 Per Person�Double Occupancy�

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Historic Savannah, Georgia�

3 Days/2 Nights; 2 Breakfasts, 2 Wonderful Dinners to include: �

1 Dinner at Paula Deen’s Creek House, and 1 Dinner at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room; �

a Guided Tour of Historic Savanah, a Performance at the Savannah Historic Theater; �

a Guided Tram Tour of Historic Jekyll Island; a Tour of St Simon Islands, �

including the St Simon Lighthouse; and a Visit to Famous River Street.�

� � Date of Trip: May 20�22, 2020 Price: 429.00 Per Person�Double Occupancy�

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Nashville, Tennessee�

� � 5 Days/4 Nights; 4 Breakfasts; 3 Nights Hotel Receptions; 1 Fabulous Luncheon �

at the Hermitage House Smorgasbord; 1 Dinner and Show at the �

Nashville Nightlife Theater; Soul of Motown Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge; �

Performance of “Tribute to the King: Thru the Years ‘53�’77”; a Guided Tour of �

Nashville; Explore the Opryland Resort; and The Island in Pigeon Forge. �

Date of Trip: September 20�24, 2020 �

� � Price: 739.00 Per Person�Double Occupancy�

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New York City Christmas�

� � 4 Days/3 Nights; 3 Breakfasts; 2 Dinners, including 1 Wonderful Dinner at a �

NYC Restaurant; Orchestra Seating for a Fabulous Broadway Show; �

New York City Guide Service; Visit to the Rockefeller Center, Featuring �

the Christmas Tree; Visit the 9/11 Memorial and 9/11 Museum; Time to �

Explore and Shop in NYC; Visit Chinatown and Little Italy.�

Date of Trip: December 8�11, 2020 Price: 679.00 Per Person�Double Occupancy�

Call Cyndi Shimer at 752�1717, x 205 for more information.�

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

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Drop in any day for Arts & Crafts, Bil-

liards, Cards, Mahjong, or to use the Me-

dia Center.

Fitness equipment—Fountain Center.

*For Rosie’s Cards and Beginners Bridge,

please call in advance 355-6230

Key: $ = Fee R = Registration Required

**Must bring supplies

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9:00am-12:00pmScrapbooking

10:00-10:45am R $ Generations Music

11:00am-1:00pm Scrabble

1:00-3:30pm Billiards ET Group

5:30-6:30pm $2 Golden Sneakers

7:00-8:00pm $4 Line Dancing

9:30am-12:00pm *Beginner’s Bridge

10:00am-2:00pm R Memory Screenings

10:00am-1:00pm Mexican Train Dominoes

1:00-3:00pm Knit & Crochet Group

2:00-3:00pm $1 Silver Sneakers

2:00-5:00pm Card Games & Billiards

6:30-9:00pm R Watercolor Basics PCC

9:00-11:30am Beginner’s Chess

9:00am-12:00pm All Kinds of Quilting

10:00am-12:00pm Billiards

1:00-3:30pm Billiards ET Grp

1:00-4:00pm American Mahjong

5:30-6:30pm$2 Golden Sneakers


7:00-8:00pm $7 Shag Dancing

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Community Calendar

9:00am-12:00pmScrapbooking



11:30am-1:30pm AARP

1:00-2:30pm R Computer Class


1:30pm-4:00pm R Family Stories PCC













2:00-3:00 R $ Let’s Make Earrings




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10:00-11:00am Home Delivered Meals

Training














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10:00-12:00 R Stained Glass Class




1:30pm-4:00pm R Family Stories PCC

1:00-5:00 R $20 AARP Smart Driver Class

















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252.752.2121www.SmithFCS.com

Thursday Friday Saturday

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10:00-12:00 Painting with Glenn Nelson

10:00am-2:00pm Canasta or Hand & Foot

12:30-5:00pm Quilting Group

5:00-7:00pm TOPS Weight Management

10:00am-11:00am $1 per card Bingo

1:00-3:00pm Card Games Spades

1:00-4:00pm Billiards Drop In

9:00am-4:00pm Scrapbooking Group

10:00am-12:00pm TOPS Weight

Management

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6:00-8:00 R Wood Carving




2:00-3:00pm $1 Chair Yoga

9:00am-4:00pm Quilting Group


Management

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9:00am-4:00pm Scrapbooking Group


Management

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7:00-10:00 $4 Line Dance Social

9:00am-4:00pm Quilting Group


Management

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Greenville Center Regular Activities


9:00-9:30am Coffee & Conversation

9:30-10:30am Bible Study

10:30-11:30am Music Therapy

11:30am–12:00pm Lunch


9:15-9:45am Generations Music

10:15-11:15am Bingocize/Fun and Fit

11:30am –12:00pm Lunch


9:30-11:00am Crafts with Barbara

(2nd Wednesday)


Thursday Friday Saturday


10:15-11:00am Fun & Fit Exercise



10:00-11:00am Bingo $1 per card


Council on Aging


We need YOU to help deliver

meals to homebound adults

in our community!

Home Delivered Meals

Volunteer Training

Tuesday, January 21 at 10:00am

Please contact Susan at 252-752-1717, 204

Looking for space

for your event?

Family Reunion? Reception?

Shower?

Call now to book your room.

752-1717, x205

Do you have a desire to teach a class,

share a skill, or help in our office?

Your help is needed!

Call 752-1717, x205

Do you give to the United Way?�

Let your contribution help enhance the

lives of the seniors in Pitt County.�

Earmark your contribution for the�

Council on Aging.�

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*Diabe�c friendly menu

will subs�tute fruit for

dessert and will include

less sodium and �

starches per meal.�

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Jumbo Cheese Ravioli

Italian Tomato Sauce

Peas

Wheat Bread

100% Orange Juice

2% Milk (half-pint)

Beef Stew

Brown Rice

Carrots

Wheat Bread

Stewed or Glazed

Apples

2% Milk (half-pint)

Asian Fried Rice

Irish Blend Vegetables

Wheat Bread

Vanilla Pudding

2% Milk (half-pint)

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January Meal Calendar

Italian Crusted Fish Filet

Mac & Cheese

Creamy Apple Coleslaw

Corn

Wheat Bread

2% Milk (half-pint)

BBQ Pulled Chicken w/

Bun

Cajun Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts

Cinnamon Applesauce

2% Milk (half-pint)

Oven Fried Chicken

Breast w/Gravy

Maple Mashed Sweet

Potatoes

Grilled Zucchini Squash

Dinner Roll

100% Orange Juice

2% Milk (half-pint)

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Martin Luther King

Jr. Day

COA Closed

No meals delivered

today.

Italian Meat Sauce

Macaroni w/Parsley

Garden Salad w/

Buttermilk Ranch

Dressing, Carrots

Dinner Roll

100% Apple Juice

2% Milk (half-pint)

Herbed Pork Chop

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans w/Onions

Greens, Wheat Bread

Fresh Baked Oatmeal

Cookie

2% Milk (half-pint)

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Roasted Turkey Breast

w/Gravy

Bread Dressing

Beets, Corn

100% Orange Juice

2% Milk (half-pint)

Chicken Breast

Parmesan

Macaroni w/Parsley

Peas, Carrots,

Dinner Roll

Vanilla Pudding

2% Milk (half-pint)

Stuffed Green Pepper Half

Broccoli

Wheat Bread

Fudge Brownie w/

Powdered Sugar Topping

2% Milk (half-pint)

Friday

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Refried Pinto Beans w/

Flour Tortilla

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Shredded Lettuce, Salsa

Grapes. Jalapeno Peppers

2% Milk (half-pint)

10

Beef Patty w/Green

Pepper & Onion Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Cabbage

Wheat Bread

Cinnamon Apples

2% Milk (half-pint)

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Chili Con Carne w/Beans

Carrots

Brown Rice

Corn Chips

Strawberry Banana

Yogurt

2% Milk (half-pint)

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Pork Ham w/Pineapple

Glaze

Peas

Blackeyed Peas

Bread Pudding

2% Milk (half-pint)

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Refried Pinto Beans

w/Flour Tortilla

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Shredded Lettuce

Salsa, Grapes

Jalapeno Peppers

2% Milk (half-pint)

Thursday

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BBQ Chicken

Mac & Cheese

Peas & Corn

Apple Blueberry Oat

Crisp

100% Orange Juice

2% Milk (half-pint)

9

Pork Ham w/Gravy

Sweet Potato Soufflé

Cauliflower

Wheat Bread

2% Milk (half-pint)

16

Creamed Chicken

Macaroni w/Parsley

Beets

Wheat Bread

Warm Spiced Peaches

2% Milk (half-pint)

23

Peppered Fajita Mix w/

Corn Tortilla

Sauteéd Peppers

& Onions

Rice & Pinto Beans

Salsa

Warm Glazed Apples

2% Milk (half-pint)

30

BBQ Chicken

Mac & Cheese

Peas & Corn

Apple Blueberry Oat

Crisp

100% Orange Juice

2% Milk (half-pint)

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Council on Aging


Glen Newman is a physical

therapist with Vidant Medical

Center who is a Board Certified

Clinical Specialist in Geriatric

Physical Therapy. �

He will be at the following

locations from 10am�12pm:�

Greenville:January8�

Ayden:January14�

Fountain:January15�

Farmville:January21�

Bethel:January22�

Have you heard?�

Free Hearing Screening�

Tuesday, January 21, 2020�

10:00am�12:00pm�

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Offered by:�

Affordable Hearing�

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Council on Aging �

4551 County Home Rd�

“Feet are so important but most of the

time they just get walked all over”

Diabetics and Seniors need to have

regular care and attention to their feet

and toe nails. Healthy feet get us where

we are going every day!

Family Foot and Ankle Physicians

will be performing

FREE foot and ankle screenings!

Wednesday, January 15th, 2019

10:00am-12:00pm.

Council on Aging 4551 County Home Rd

Physical Therapy Healthy Aging Minute

I hope that your holiday season has been joy filled and

that you are remembering to try to do a little extra activity

if you have an extra helping of those delicious

goodies. New Year’s Day will be here very soon.

January is a month of new beginnings, so we are going to

start with the basics.

How am I doing?

One way to measure how we are doing is by Vital

Signs. Vital signs are typically the heart rate, respiration

rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation

(finger probe).

Some people say that the sixth vital sign for seniors

should be gait speed. I tend to agree since I am a physical

therapist. I will be coming to all five COA Senior Centers

in January with the tools needed to measure your vital

signs. We are planning to continue with our monthly

visits throughout the year so think about how I can be of

assistance as we all continue to stay healthy as we age.


Basic Computer Class

Struggling with technology?

Need to know how to navigate basic computer skills?

Join us for our Basic Computer Class.

This 7 week class will cover basic computer skills,

beginner MS Word, and beginner MS Excel.

Mondays and Fridays

Beginning January 13, 2019

1:00-2:30pm

Class size is

limited.

Registration

required.

Call 752-1717, x201

to register.

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4551 County Home Rd


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Pitt County Senior Center

Has painting always interested

you, but you haven’t pursued it?

Or maybe you want to take your

painting to the next level?

FREE Painting Class with

Glenn Nelson, Master Artist

First Thursday of every month

10:00am-12:00pm

Call 752-1717, x201 for information

Council on Aging

4551 County Home Rd

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

What Can I Do?

� If you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan (with or without drug coverage), you can switch to another

Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare. You’ll also be able to join a Medicare

Prescription Drug Plan.

� You can drop your Medicare Advantage Plan and return to Original Medicare. You’ll also be able to join

a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.

What Can’t I Do?

� Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan.

� Join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan if you’re in Original Medicare.

� Switch from one Medicare Prescription Drug Plan to another if you’re in Original Medicare.

When?

� January 1-March 31

Questions? Call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227

**The Medicare Options Counseling program at the Pitt County Council on Aging is funded in part by the Vidant Health Foundation.


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Be on the lookout in your mailbox for important information coming your

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Thank you to all of our dedicated

and compassionate HDM, SHIIP

& office volunteers! �

We couldn’t do this without you!�

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Michael L. Aichinger Diane Craig

John Minges Mary Rose

Linda R. Omary Brenda Gilliam

Estelia Carney James Hooker

Lisa C. Driver Kemp Lee

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Vocational Rehab Services Staff

Home Delivered Meals Volunteers

Office Volunteers

SHIIP Volunteers

2020 Council on Aging�

Holidays & Closings�

Please note that on these days �

ALL Senior Centers will be closed and

Meals on Wheels will NOT be delivered.�

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January 1 New Year’s �

January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day�

April 10 Good Friday�

May 25 Memorial Day�

July 4 Independence Day�

September 7 Labor Day�

November 11 Veteran’s Day�

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services, programs & resources that promote healthy living and independence.

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