Pine River Senior Center 970-884-5415

PO Box 80, 111 South West St, Bayfield, CO 81122

http://www.bayfieldgov.org/services/senior.asp Check out the PRSC on Facebook, too!

Volume 5, Issue 5

Hours of Operation Tuesdays 9:00am-3pm Wednesdays & Fridays

9am-3pm Hot Lunch at Noon

every Wed/Fri Suggested donation for Seniors

60+ $4.00 . Fee Under 60 $7.00

May 2013

Pine River Senior Center Phone Numbers Front Desk, Lunch Reservations, Lunch Cancellations 884-5415 Please call before 9 am to reserve or cancel a meal Scott Key Director of Parks and Recreation [ext 108] 884-9544 Becky Eisenbraun Activities & Programs [ext 109] 884-9544 Kasey Cosgrove Activities & Programs [Ext 117] 884-9544 Brenda Jones, Senior Center Coordinator 884-5415 Darlene Backer, Site Coordinator 759-2471 Carol Melcher, Meals on Wheels & Cancellations 382-6435 Sheila Casey, Countywide Senior Services Director 382-6442 Lauren Rardin, Home Chore 382-6429 LaPlata County Transportation 759-6309 Karen Maletich, Nurse Navigator 335-2086 Mandi Dicamillo Activities in Durango 382-6428

April Linda Carter with

John Rubner & John Cline

Chili Dinner

Fundraiser

Flashback

We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time,

meeting each thing that comes up - discovering we have the strength to stare it down.

Eleanor Roosevelt, You Learn by Living

May Birthdays

Phyllis Tucker 5/5 Terrie Miller 5/19 Dallas Phillips 5/20 Dorothy Strobel 5/20 Bill Miller 5/21 Cowboy Bruce Wongstrom 5/21 Marjorie Forsythe 5/23 Dottie Lawrence 5/30

Happy Anniversary!

Carol & Glen Deason May 7, 1977

Best of the Best Heart Healthy Foods

These 15 foods are all top performers in protecting your heart and blood vessels.

Salmon– Nutrients are omega- 3 fatty acids. You can grill with a yummy rub or marinade. Save a chunk to add to your salad or pasta later on. Flaxseed (ground) - Nutrients are Omega– 3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytoestrogens. Ground flaxseed hides easily in many foods such as yogurts, cereal, muffins, or cookies. Oatmeal– Nutrients are omega– 3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, folate, niacin, calcium, and soluble fiber. Top oatmeal with fresh berries or have an oatmeal– and—raisin cookie. Black or Kidney Beans- Nutrients are B-complex vitamins, niacin, folate magnesium, omega– 3 fatty acids, calcium, and soluble fiber. Give your soups or salads a nutrient boost - stir in some beans. Almonds– Nutrients are plant omega– 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, heart favorable mono– and polyunsaturated fats, and phytosterols. Mix a few almonds and berries into your yogurt, trail mix, or salads. Walnuts– Nutrients are plant omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, folate, fiber, heart favorable mono– and polyunsaturated fats, and phytosterols. Walnuts add flavorful crunch to salads, pasta, cookies, muffins, and even pancakes. Red Wine– Nutrients are Catechins and resveratrol (flavonoids). Toast your good health! Tuna– Nutrient in omega-3 fatty acid, folate, and niacin. Add tuna to your salad and sprits with a light dressing. Tofu– Nutrients are niacin, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Make tofu tasty by marinating for several hours then grill or stir-fry. Brown Rice– Nutrients are B-complex vitamins, fiber, niacin, and magnesium. Microwavable brown rice is quick and you can stir in a few veggies for more added nutrients. Soy Milk– Nutrients are isoflavones, B-complex vitamins, niacin, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phytoestrogens. Soy milk is great over oatmeal or make a fruit smoothie. Continued

Senior Center News, Activities & Entertainment Senior Center News, Activities & Entertainment

Bridge Club - Tuesdays at the Senior Center from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Please call Joe Mozgai at 884-0928, or call 884-5415 for more information. New members are welcome! Mexican Train Dominoes - Join us on Tuesday Game Days, Wednesdays and Fridays after lunch for a fun game of dominoes. Anyone can join and it’s free. Can’t beat free entertainment! Box Tops & Labels for Education - The Senior Center is collecting “Box Tops & Labels for Education” to benefit our local schools. Please drop them in the plastic container on the front counter. Blue Star Moms - Donations for our troops are being collected for the Blue Star Moms of Durango. There is a drop box at the Senior Center for donated items. Support our troops and this great organization! Pine River Seniors Board Meetings - Held on the 2nd Wednesday of eve-ry other month. The 2013 dates are January 9, March 13, May 8, July 10, September 11 and November 13. Everyone is welcome to join us at 1:00 p.m. in the conference room. Community Quilt Group -Tuesday, May 7 Invites all Quilters and People with homemade projects to come join them on the 1st Tuesday of each month. This group is open to all who are interested in sharing the joy of homemade items. Please contact Cindy at 970-903-7492.

Cinco de Mayo - Friday, May 3 Please come join in celebrating Cinco de Mayo Celebrations.

Comments made in the Year 1955!

Who would have thought gas would someday cost 25 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage.

Traveling Nurse Karen Maletich - Wednesday, May 1 - San Juan Basin Health Department’s Outreach Nurse Program stops by for a visit every first Wednesday of the month. Join us for your monthly nurse visit. Karen can be reached at 970-335-2086 for further infor-mation. Bingo - This month we will have Bingo on Friday, May 3 and Friday, May 10 at 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (times are approximate). All are welcome and the cost to play is only $0.25 per card. Birthday Celebration - Friday, May 10 at Noon - Please join us on the 2nd Friday of every month for Birthday Celebration. Bayfield Food Bank Donations - Friday, May 10 - On Birthday Cele-bration Day, the Senior Center will be collecting non-perishable, unex-pired, unopened packages of food for the Bayfield Food Bank. Mone-tary donations are also welcome and can be dropped off at Bayfield Town Hall. Brenda Marshall’s Card-Making Class - Tuesday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Brenda will be hosting a card-making class that only costs $1.00! Can’t beat that price! Call 884-5415. Southwest Independent Services Wednesday, May 15 Rose Romero will be here the third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm to offer services for low vision for Seniors for Free. For questions please call Rose at 759-2347. Adventures in Dining - Thursday, May 16 - Please join us for lots of fun at Olive Garden Restaurant in Farmington Meet at the Senior Center and the bus will leave at 4:30 p.m. Veterans’ Services - Friday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. - Richard Schleeter with the La Plata County Veterans Service’s Office will be at the Senior Center to visit with any veterans that may have questions about what benefits and services are available to them.

Medicare News

Has anyone approached you in a public area and offered FREE ser-vices, groceries, or other items in exchange for your Medicare num-

ber? JUST WALK AWAY!

Has someone called you for a "health survey," then asked you to provide your Medicare number over the phone?

SIMPLY HANG UP THE PHONE!

Have you found suspicious charges such as high-priced medical ser-vices or diagnostic tests on your medical bills? These could be

fraudulent charges.

Have doctors, health care providers, or suppliers told you that the equipment or service is free, it won't cost you anything, and they

only need your Medicare number for their records? JUST SAY NO THANKS!

Call your local SHIP counselors Sheila Casey 970-382-6442, Lauren Rardin 970-382-6429, Mandi Dicamillo 970-382-46428, or 1-800-

MEDICARE AND REPORT IT!

Guard your Medicare and Social Security Numbers. Report Fraud to the Office of the Inspector General. 1-800-HHS-TIPS

(1-800-447-8477)

Medicare counseling is available with a SHIP counselor on the sec-ond Friday of every month from 1pm to 4pm. To schedule an

appointment please call 970-382-6428

Recipe Corner

Mrs. Lee’s Salad Dory Durkan

2 pkgs. strawberry jello 1 cup boiling pineapple juice 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen strawberries 1 can crushed pineapple, drained 3 medium bananas, crushed 1 cup chopped nuts 1 pt. sour cream Dissolve jello in juice. Add strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and nuts Put half of mixture in Pyrex dish and let set. Pour sour cream on top and then add rest of jello mixture. Chill.

Southwestern Rice Renee Barreras/Maxine Dvojack

1 cup water 1 cup salsa of choice 1-1/2 cups instant rice 3/4 cup sour cream 1 can green chilies 1 cup shredded cheese In medium pan, bring water and salsa to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir sour cream into rice. Pour into 8” square baking pan. Spread green chilies over rice and top with cheese. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Food guidelines for the Nutrition Program for the Elderly

Food guidelines for the Nutrition Program for the Elderly states that participants may ask for smaller servings so food is not wasted. According to the State Unit on Aging Policies and Procedures in order to ensure food safety, food cannot be shared from one participant's plate to another. All food, except whole fruit, must be consumed on the premises and no leftovers can be taken home from the meal site. Seconds are offered most days when extra food has been prepared. Thank you for adhering to these guide lines. It is very important that everyone follows food safety standards to ensure our program continues according to state and federal guidelines. If you have any questions please call Carol Melcher @ 382-6441 or Sheila Casey @ 382-6442 Continued - Blueberries– Nutrients are beta –carotene and lutein, athocyanin, ellagic acid, vitamin C, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Blueberries can be added to yogurts, muffins, even salads, or just eat them plain. Carrots– Nutrients are alpha– carotene and fiber. Baby carrots are a great snack. Sneak chopped or shredded carrots into spaghetti sauce or muffin batter. Spinach– Nutrients are beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium and fiber. Use spinach for your salads and sandwiches. Broccoli– Nutrients are beta– carotene, vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium, and fiber. Chop broccoli into your salads, soups, or even dip in veggie dip.

By Jeanie Lerche Davis WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD

For Activity/Program questions, please contact Bayfield Parks and Recreation 884-9544 x 118 or

email at kCosgrove@bayfieldgov.org or beisenbraun@bayfieldgov.org

Visit us on the web at: http://www.bayfieldgov.org/services/senior.asp

Upper Pine River Fire Department

Will be here on Friday, May 10th at 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm to present infor-mation about Mill Levy and what will happen to the Fire Department if a bond does not pass. I encourage everyone to come be apart of this discussion. There will be opportunity for questions and answers.

Fitness & Exercise Programs

Walking to New Heights - A new walking program that is every Monday,8:30 am to 9:30 am. Free no charge to set health goals and exercise or walk and visit for fun. Everyone is welcome. Watch Your Step - WYS is a balance and coordination-based exercise class that takes place every Wednesday & Friday from 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. The cost is $15 for 12 weeks or $1 for a drop-in. Reserve your spot today! Yoga - Tuesday & Thursday at the Pine River Library Community Room 8:00 am - 9:15 am Colleen Theobald will guide participants through Beginning Hatha Yoga Class. The focus will be on core strength, body toning, proper alignment, and breathing tech-niques. Please call Bayfield Parks and Recreation or Judy at the Library 884-2222 ext. 513 for more information. Pilates - Beginner Classes Begin April 15 thru May 13 Monday at Pine River Senior Center 5:00 - 6:00 pm $30.00 or Intermediate Classes April 17 thru May 15 Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm or Ad-vanced April 8 - June 26 $6.00 for Drop in. Please supply your own mats. I Instructor Renata Clance. Xbox 360 - We now have an Xbox that anyone can use for fitness, such as Zumba, The Biggest Loser, Ultimate workout and Your Shape Fitness Evolved. Note that this is something that can be done as a group or individual. Just let Brenda know when you would like to use it so she may set it up.

Please contact Rose Romero with Independent Services for more information at 759-2347.