SENIOR SCOOP

Jacksonville Senior Center

Address:

3605A Sweet Air Road

Phoenix MD 21131-1857

Phone: 410-887-8208

Fax: 410-887-8209 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. E-Mail: jacksonvillesc@baltimorecountymd.gov Websites: www.JaxSC.com www.baltimorecountymd.gov/jacksonville Facebook Page: Jacksonville Senior Center Council

Center Director: Barbara Franke

Activities Specialist: Michelle Donald

Artists of Month

Nanette

Odendhal

Paintings:

Orange

Sunshine

Chlesa del

Redentore on

Isola del

Giudecca,

Venice, Italy

Vella Kendall

Photography

Together

September Specials

~ Flea Market (Indoor/Outdoor) ~ Sat, Sept 24 @ 9:00-1:00 Rain or Shine ~ No Refunds ~ Food Cart

Outside Vendor Spaces available for $15

Stained Glass -New! - Wed, Sept 7 @ 9:00

Movie & Author Trivia BingoHereford Library staff leads at centerWed, Sept 7 @ 1:00

Book Club at Hereford Library-Get a free copy of

All American Boys at our center and discuss at

Hereford Library on Thurs, Sept 8 @ 9:30

LegalInheritance, Estates & Probate Attorney George Aitken presentsMon, Sept 12 @ 1:00

EinsteinLearn about Albert Einsteins life &

accomplishmentsTues, Sept 13 @ 11:00

Tax StrategiesHayes Financial Thurs, Sept 15 @ 1:00

BCDA Walk/Run at CCBC-EssexSun, Sept 18

Memory GamesKay Sullivan of Arden Courts

Mon, Sept 19 @ 1:00

Horseshoe CasinoFree trip for members

Leave center @ 9:30..See staffWed, Sept 21

Zika Virus/Emergency PreparednessFri, Sept 23@11:00

Technology to Enhance Your LifeTools for easier

living/aging in placeTues, Sept 27 @ 10:00

Curreri EntertainmentGreat American Songbook

Mon, Sept 26 @ 12:30

ARTS &

CRAFTS

Ceramics Student responsible for green ware. Wed @ 9:30

Drawing w/Mary2nd & 4th Thurs @ 9:30. Bring 11x14 sketchbook, charcoal pencils, knead eraser. Thurs, Sept 8 & 22 = $20

Jewelry We seek a volunteer instructor; We have jewelry supplies. See staff

Knit/Crochet - Mondays @ 10:00. Make newborn baby hats for hospitals, prayer shawls/blankets/lap robes for soldiers/veterans, and female oncology caps. Knitting needles and yarn are available for our projects. Yarn donations accepted and appreciated.

Notecard-Making Workshop- Supplies provided Thurs, Sept 1 & Oct 13 @ 10:30

Oil Painting Bring your supplies. Independent studio. Tues @ 10:00

Painting Acrylics w/Mary2nd & 4th Thurs @ 10:00 starting in Feb. Supply list is coming ($20/Month)

Sewing/Quilting- Independent studio. Bring sewing machine/supplies. Wed @ 9:00

Stained Glass-New!! New class forming. Meet at center on Wed, Sept 7 @ 9:00

Watercolor Bring your supplies. Independent studio. Wed @ 9:00. Admire donated watercolors made by art students in our back hallway.

FITNESS/

EXERCISE

Ballroom Dancing No partner needed. Tues @ 12:15. Through Sept 6=$30 Oct 4-Dec 13=$30

Blood Pressure Screenings Wed @ 10:30

Fitness Studio: Mon through Fri @ 8:30-2:30 Monitor required for studio to be open. -Must be age 60+ & center member -Complete a fitness application, get your doctor to sign the clearance form, and return paperwork to staff. -Attend mandatory equipment training with trainer in our studio. Staff schedules training. -Pay $60 & exercise in our studio for a year.

Golf on Wednesdays Weekly golf outings through Oct for men/women. Become center member, provide email & inform staff to receive communications.

Line Dance Tues @10:45. Through Sept 6=$30 Oct 4-Dec 13=$30

Pickle Ball Mon, Thurs & Fri @ 11:00-1:30 in gym.

Swim YMCA/Parkville Family Center/Waltham Woods-Jacksonville members can join YMCA with no joining fee. Pay $47/month or $69/month for Senior Family (one must be age 60, max 2 adults.) Take water & exercise classes at senior rate. Show JSCC member card. Call Marcin @YMCA 410-663-1300.

Tai Chi Wed @ 9:30 ($8 drop-in option) Sept 7-28=$20 Oct 5-19 = $15 (no class 10/26) Nov 2-30 = $25

WalkingWalk the track at center on Mon, Wed & Fri @ 10:00. Meet in lobby.

Yoga/Pilates Mondays @ 12:15 ($8 drop-in) Bring mat. Sept 12-26=$15 (no class 9/5) Oct 3-31 = $20 (no class 10/10) Nov 7-28 = $20

Yoga/Pilates Thursdays @ 12:15. ($8 drop-in) Bring mat. Sept 1-29=$25 Oct 6-20 = $15 (no class 10/27) Nov 3-17 = $15 (closed 11/24)

Zumba Gold Fri @ 10:45 ($8 drop-in option) Sept 2-30=$25 Oct 7-28=$20 Nov 4-25 = $20

EXECUTIVE BOARD 2016-2017

President: Paul Johnson Vice President: Ann Zinkhan

Treasurer: Pete Blauvelt 1st Asst. Treasurer: Edie Wood

2nd Asst. Treasurer: Ken Wingo

Secretary: Helen Petrich Past President: John Donohue

Members at Large: Almarie Ianuly, Jeanne Lintz,

David Marshall, Dottie Wheeler,

Jane Zinkhan

Board Meeting (for elected members)

Mon, Sept 26 @ 9:00 Membership Council Meeting (for all members)

Mon, Sept 26 @ 10:30

RECREATION

Airplane Flying Fly model airplanes in the gym - Wed @ 11:00

Bingo at Center - 1st Wed of Month @ 1:00 Sept 7 Hereford Library leads Movie & Author Trivia BingOct 12, Nov 2, None in Dec Jewelry BingoMon, Oct 24 @ 1:00

Bridge Play Bridge on Fri @ 12:00

Candle-Making WorkshopHalloween theme and scented candle will be made. Supplies provided. Limit 15. Lauren teachesWed, Oct 5 @ 1:00

Cards Play Pinochle cards on Mon @ 9:30

Chess 1st & 3rd Tues @ 10:00Resumes Sept 6

Color, Coffee & ConversationBring adult coloring book/pencils Fri @ 9:00

Games Board games 1st & 3rd Fri @ 1:00 Sept 2 & 16, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18

Library: Visit our library of books/magazines

Mah-Jongg (American) Wed @ 12:00

Mah-Jongg (Chinese) Mon @ 10:00

Singles GroupIf you are single come to meeting to help decide our activities for evenings & weekends 3rd Thurs @ 11:00 - Thurs, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17

o

Musical Entertainment

Curreri EntertainersGreat American SongbookMon, Sept 26 @ 12:30

Jared Denhard (of Musicians Association of Metropolitan Baltimore & American

Federation of Musicians) perform Celtic Harp/Bagpipes, Banjo/Ukulele-Mon, Oct 17 @ 12:30

The HenchmenBarbershop quartet Mon, Oct 31 @ 12:30

Sara Jones(of Musicians Association of Metropolitan Baltimore) performs keyboards of

Jazz/American SongbookCole Porter/George Gershwin/Harold Arlen-Mon, Nov 7 @ 12:30

Luncheons

Eating Together Sept 8, 12, 19, 28 - (Cost: $ Donation)

Roma LuncheonOct 17 @ 12:00 (Cost: $8)

Pizza & Ice Cream @ 12:00 Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 28 (Cost: None)

Holiday Party at Hillendale Country ClubDec 7 ($40)

Thank You..Kelly-Timonium American Legion Post 174 for the POW/MIA flag donation.

CONTINUING

EDUCATION

Antiques Learn history, research, purchase/disposal of antiques. Tues @12:30 Oct 4-Nov 1=$15

Book Club: 2nd Thursday/month @ 9:30. Sept 8-All American Boys (at Hereford Library this day) Get a free copy of the Sept 8 book for this at Jacksonville Oct 13-The Dress Maker by Kate Alcott Nov 10-Drinking in America by Susan Cheever

Computer HelpAlvin (Dell) & David (Apple products) Bring Iphone, Ipad, Laptop to sessions Mondays @ 1:00 pmSept 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 Tuesdays @ 10:00 amSept 6, Oct 11, Nov 22

Genealogy- Wed @ 10:30-Sept 28, Oct 12, Nov 9

Cooking Demos- Chef cooks then students eat meal for lunch. Semester tuition = $15 in advance (+ $25 food fee to instructor on first day). Sept 16 & 30, Oct 7, 21 & 28

Languages: ChineseMon @ 1:00 (None in Sept; Resumes Oct) English Wed @ 9:30 French 2nd & 4th Tues @ 1:00Sept 13 & 27 Russian Wed @ 12:30 Resumes Sept 7 Spanish Thurs @ 1:00 Resumes Sept 8 Spanish (Beginner) New! - Thurs @ 11:30 Starts Sept 8

Coming Attractions Veterans Appreciation LuncheonOnly Jacksonville members who are military veterans are invited to a Mission BBQ luncheon. Space limitation so first 80 veterans to get an advance ticket through staff. Meet at flagpole at 11:20 am.Fri, Nov 4 (Sign up now)

Reliable Internet Health InfoLearn to search for reliable internet information with Linda Gorman, Director of the Harrison Library at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Bring laptop or Ipad if you have one but is not required for participationMon, Oct 3 @ 2:00

Candle-Making WorkshopMake a Halloween decorated and scented candle. Supplies provided. Limit 15 participantsWed, Oct 5 @ 1:00

Flu & Pneumonia VaccinesThurs, Oct 6 @ 10:00-12:00Bring Medicare card + photo ID. Call if questions.

ScamsAttorney Generals office presentsWed, Oct 12 @ 2:00

Paint PartyParis teaches. Canvas, paints, supplies providedLimit 15Thurs, Oct 13 @ 12:30Fee $20

History of JacksonvillePhil Morningstar presentsThurs, Oct 20 @ 1:00

History of Christopher ColumbusJerry Kahan presentsFri, Oct 21 @ 1:30

PoliceSenior SafetyOfficer Hicks-Wright discussesMon, Oct 24 @ 11:00

Medicare Part D EnrollmentCall SHIP now 410-887-2059 for appointmentTues, Oct 25 @ 9:00-2:00

AARP Smart Driving(Fee paid at first class) - Fri, Oct 28 @ 9:00

Veterans Appreciation Lunchfor military veterans onlyMission BBQ lunch. First 75 to sign up.Fri, Nov 4

Holiday Party/Hillendale Country Club-$40. Crab Cake & Filet Mignon etc. Entertainment.Wed, Dec 7

Holiday Train GardenDec 11 through Dec 31Mark your calendars. More details soon.

Center Information

OUTREACH (Collections in our Lobby) 1) Used Cell Phones for Soldiers 2) Old Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids (Lions Club) 3) Box Tops for Education (Local Schools) 4) Soda Tabs (Shriners Hospital for Children) 5) Canned food drive 6) Yarn for our knitted/crocheted service projects 7) Toys for Tots (Oct 26 to Dec 20)-New toys collected

MEMBERSHIP = 1,263 members since 10/1/15

ENHANCEMENT donations = $105 since 7/1/16

TRAIN GARDENSchedule for the holiday train garden will be in Octobers newsletter. Opening day will be Sunday, December 11 @ 11am to 5pm.

Art Contest 2016 Winners:

Ada Beyrodt ~Painting

Roy Bopst ~Stained Glass

Mary Garver ~Ceramics

Lee Jenkins ~Carving

Paul Johnson ~Photography

Helen Petrich ~Jewelry

Eileen Woollen ~Drawing

Congratulations to above who will compete at the Senior Expo Art Contest in October. Thanks to members who participated and voted. The 37 entries were beautiful and will be featured in future newsletters.

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National Senior Center Month

Find Balance at Your Center - Sept 2016

Baltimore County Department of Aging

WALK/RUN at CCBC-Essex

www.getreadygetsetgetfit5k.com

Sunday, Sept 18 @ 8:00 am Have a great time and help BCDA/Jacksonville earn funds for the fitness studio -

Seniors (60 & older)=$15; Adults (18-59)=$30; Juniors (6-17)=$15; Race Day=$35;

Kids Fun Run-1 Mile only=$10 (CCBC-Essex is located at 7201 Rossville Blvd, 21237).

Mark Team Name-Jacksonville so we get credit. If you are unable to attend, please

consider sponsoring the Jacksonville Senior Center. Thank you.

Power of Aging/Senior Expo at Timonium Fairgrounds 2016

October 26 & 27 (All Baltimore County Senior Centers are closed both of these days.)

Silver Pen Creative Writing Contest

Writers craft an essay or poem around a life-changing event, trip, or action from any time

in your life that had significant impact on your life. Author must be 60+ years old. Work must

be original, unpublished and created in 2016. Entries can be submitted in two different

formats: Essay or Poem. All essays/poems must be submitted electronically to

seniordigest@baltimorecountymd.gov by October 10, 2016 at 11:59pm. All entries will be

on display at The Power of Aging Expo at the Timonium Fairgrounds on October 26-27,

2016. Winners announced at Expo on Wednesday, October 26. Winners will be invited to

attend the presentation. First, second, and third place winners will be published in

Senior Digest. First Place Essay and First Place Poetry winners will both win a $75 gift card

from The Ivy Bookstore (located at 6080 Falls Road, Baltimore MD 21209). Good Luck!

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THURSDAY

1

10:00 North Region

Presidents Mtg

10:30NotecardWorkshop

11:00 Pickleball

11:30SpanishLanguage

(Beginner)

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00SpanishLanguage

(Intermediate)

FRIDAY

2

9:00 Color, Coffee &

Conversation

10:00 Walk the Trail

10:45 Zumba Gold($)

11:00 Pickle Ball

12:00 Bridge

1:00 Games for Fun

5

SENIOR CENTER IS

CLOSED FOR LABOR

DAY

6

10:00 Oil Painting

10:00 Chess

10:00 Computer Help

10:45 Line Dance($)

12:15Ballroom Dance($)

12:30 No Antiques

1:00 No French

7

8:30 Golf on Wed

9:00 Stained Glass

9:00Art Watercolor

9:00 Quilt/Sew

9:30 English Language

9:30 Tai Chi ($)

9:30 Ceramics

10:00 Walk the Trail

12:00 Amer. MahJongg

12:30 Russian Class

1:00 Bingo at Center

8

9:30 Art Drawing($)

9:30 Book Club meets at

Hereford Library today

11:00 Pickle Ball

11:30 Spanish Language

(Beginner)

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00 Spanish

Language (Intermediate)

9

9:00 Color, Coffee &

Conversation

10:00 Walk the Trail

10:00 Train Mtg

10:45 Zumba Gold($)

11:00 Pickle Ball

12:00 Bridge

12

9:30 Pinochle

10:00ChineseMahJongg

10:00 Knit/Crochet

10:00 Walk the Trail

11:00 Pickle Ball

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00 No Chinese

1:00 Computer Help

1:00 Inheritance, Estates

& Probate

13

10:00 Oil Painting

10:00 No Chess

10:45 No Line Dance

11:00 Albert Einstein

12:15No BallroomDance

12:30 No Antiques

1:00 French Language

14

8:30 Golf on Wed

9:00Art Watercolor

9:00 Quilt/Sew

9:30 EngliishLanguage

9:30 Tai Chi($)

9:30 Ceramics

10:00 Walk the Trail

12:00 Amer. MahJongg

12:30 Russian Class

15

11:00 Pickle Ball

11:00 Singles Group

11:30 Spanish Language

(Beginner)

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00SpanishLanguage

(Intermediate)

1:00 Tax Strategies

16

9:00 Color, Coffee &

Conversation

10:00 Walk the Trail

10:45 Zumba Gold($)

11:00 Pickle Ball

11:00 Cooking($)

12:00 Bridge

1:00 Games for Fun

19

9:30 Pinochle

10:00ChineseMahJongg

10:00 Knit/Crochet

10:00 Walk the Trail

11:00 Pickle Ball

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00 No Chinese

1:00 Memory Games

20

10:00 Oil Painting

10:00 Chess

10:45 No Line Dance

12:15No BallroomDance

12:30 No Antiques

1:00 No French

21

8:30 Golf on Wed

9:00Art Watercolor

9:00 Quilt/Sew

9:20 Horseshoe Casino

9:30 English Language

9:30 Tai Chi($)

9:30 Ceramics

10:00 Walk the Trail

12:00 Amer. MahJongg

12:30 Russian Class

22

9:30 Art Drawing ($)

11:00 Pickle Ball

11:00 Singles Group

11:30 Spanish Language

(Beginner)

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00 Spanish

Language (Intermediate)

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9:00 Color, Coffee &

Conversation

10:00 Walk the Trail

10:45 Zumba Gold($)

11:00 Pickle Ball

11:00 Zika Virus (+

Emergency

Preparedness)

12:00 Bridge

(Flea Mkt Tomorrow)

9:00-1:00 Rain or Shine

26

9:00 Board Meeting

9:30 Pinochle

10:30 Council Meeting

10:00ChineseMahJongg

10:00 Knit/Crochet

10:00 Walk the Trail

11:00 Pickle Ball

12:00 Pizza/Ice Cream

12:30 Curreri Entertains

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00 No Chinese

27

10:00 Oil Painting

10:00 No Chess

10:00 Technology

Enhancement

10:45 No Line Dance

12:15No BallroomDance

12:30 No Antiques

1:00 French Language

28

8:30 Golf on Wed

9:00Art Watercolor

9:00 Quilt/Sew

9:30 English Language

9:30 Tai Chi($)

9:30 Ceramics

10:00 Walk the Trail

10:30 Genealogy

12:00 Amer. MahJongg

12:30 Russian Class

29

11:00 Pickle Ball

11:30 Spanish Language

(Beginner)

12:15 Yoga/Pilates($)

1:00 Spanish

Language (Intermediate)

30

9:00 Color, Coffee &

Conversation

10:00 Walk the Trail

10:45 Zumba Gold($)

11:00 Pickle Ball

11:00 Cooking($)

12:00 Bridge

Department of Aging News and Events

10th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk Sunday, September 18, at 8 a.m. - CCBC Essex Campus

7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21237Celebrate senior health and fitness by participating in the 10th Annual 2016 Get Ready! Get

Set! Get Fit! 5K Run-Walk and 1 Mile Walk for all ages to be held on the campus of CCBC Essex on Sunday, September 18, 2016. The event, which is perfect for novice runners and families, starts at 8 a.m. and all roads on campus will be closed at that time. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. with health and fitness screenings and free massages starting at 7:30 a.m. Trophies are given for the fast-est three male and female 5K finishers overall, while medals are awarded to the top three male and female runners in all age categories. New for 2016: a 1 Mile Kids Fun Race has been added for those youngsters who want to run, but cant do the 5K distance. Door prizes, including a $500 Fitness Pays Grand Prize sponsored by Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes, will be awarded (must be present to win). Participants receive a complimentary long-sleeved T-shirt, coffee, water on the course and post-race refreshments including bagels. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of cancelation due to extreme weather, refunds will not be issued. Online registration now available at www.getready-getsetgetfit5k.com.

Free Brain Matters Initiative Monthly Lecture SeriesWhat You Dont Know About Exercise: Top Five Hidden Benefits to Exercise

As part of our Brain Matters Initiative, join speaker Dr. Joe Palmer, DPT, OMPT, CSCS, Active Life and Sports, on September 14 at 7p.m to learn about the benefits of exercise including improved strength, endurance and weight management. The event will take place at Active Life & Sports Physi-cal Therapy, Perry Hall Square, 4337 Ebenezer Road, 21236. For information or to RSVP, contact 410-887-2002.

Better Choices, Better HealthWant to learn ways to better manage your diabetes? Join us for a six-week course, which meets

once a week for two hours, to learn strategies to Cope with the effects of Diabetes, both physical and emotional Practice good nutrition Communicate with health care professionals Exercise effectively Make action plans that help you to better cope with diabetes This program does not conflict with existing programs or treatments and is not meant to replace

any professional healthcare services. Workshop is FREE! Pre-registration is required. Fleming Senior Center, 641 Main Street, 21222 - Wednesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 23To register contact Center Director, Cynthia Mingo, 410-887-7225 Pikesville Senior Center, 1301 Reisterstown Road - Tuesday, Oct. 18, -Nov. 29To register contact Assistant Director, Karen Bowling, 410-887-1245

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Ethel RasmussenManager, Office of CommunicationsBaltimore County Department of Aging410-887-2379 (phone)410-887-2159 (fax)erasmussen@baltimorecountymd.gov Brain Matters is the Baltimore County Department of Agings 2016 Initiative. Visit www.balti-

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MAP of BAltiMore County 410-887-2594 (maryland relay 7-1-1) aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov

Maryland Access Point ( MAP) of Baltimore County is part of a nationwide effort to streamline access to support, services and benefits to older adults, persons with disabilities, their families and care providers.

Center ConneCtion 410-887-2970

Center Connection links persons age 60 and over who need support to activities and services provided by the senior center. Center Connection Specialists, operating in eight Baltimore County Senior Centers, maximize individuals senior center experience by encouraging participation in activities, registering for classes/Eating Together, and connecting them with other members.

Community outreaCh SpeCialiStS 410-887-2594

This program connects Baltimore County residents age 60+ to community resources. Outreach workers evaluate seniors needs, assist with applying for benefits and services, and connect seniors to resources.

Countyride 410-887-2080

CountyRide provides paratransit transportation within the County for qualifying clients to appointments Monday through Friday. Reservations must be prescheduled and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. A book of 6 tickets costs $15. Payment by check or exact amount of cash (No change available in vehicles.)

eating together 410-887-3052

The Eating Together program provides a nutritious meal and socialization in over 40 County sites in senior centers, community buildings and senior residences. Residents aged 60 and over and their spouses of any age are eligible to participate in this program and are asked to make a voluntary, confidential donation.

home team 410-887-4141

This community-based volunteer program provides social support to County seniors 60+ who are isolated and confined to their home. Through friendly in-home and telephone visits, volunteers offer the needed interaction, socialization and reassurance to help seniors maintain a higher quality of life with the ability to remain independent in their home longer.

State health inSuranCe aSSiStanCe program (Ship) 410-887-2059

Trained volunteers answer questions regarding Medicare A and B, Medicare Advangtage Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigaps), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicaid and potential Medicare frauds. Also, callers are assessed for eligibility to obtain financial assistance to help with Medicare and prescription cost.

inClement Weather poliCy

It is the policy of the Baltimore County Department of Aging to open and fully operate its programs as scheduled. The effects of severe weather and concern for the safety of our constituents may, however, lead us to close centers, CountyRide, and other services/programs. When this or closing for any other reason occurs, media announcements regarding closures or late openings will ONLY be made on WBAL Radio, 1090 AM; WBAL-TV 11 and WJZ-TV 13. Information on closings and/or late openings will also be published on the Baltimore County web site, www.baltimorecountymd.gov. Senior Centers will open at 10:30 a.m. when a 2-hour delay is reported.

Baltimore County Department of Aging

Mission

The Baltimore County Department of Aging strengthens lives by

connecting individuals to community resources, programs and services.

410-887-2594

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/aging

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