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Thursday, May 14-May 20, 2020 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 5 www.NealSeniorCenter.org www.NealSeniorCenter.org Neal Senior Center Neal Senior Center 100 T.R. HARRIS DRIVE • SHELBY 100 T.R. HARRIS DRIVE • SHELBY Monday-Thursday 8 AM-5PM Monday-Thursday 8 AM-5PM Friday 8 AM-1PM Friday 8 AM-1PM 704-482-3488 704-482-3488 Photo By – Justin G. Hill & Son, Photo By – Justin G. Hill & Son, Drone Photography Service Drone Photography Service www.facebook.com/councilonagingseniorcenter The Neal Senior Center would like to thank all those who donated food and paper products: Bobby & Susan Buchanan Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Paul & Lois Rupe Kathy Grigg Jessie Lawrence Northside Baptist Church (Love & Friendship) Selena Rodgers Ralph & Pamela Wilson Bank of OZK Pat Steele Our Housing Department: West Warren Manor and Marion West Would like to thank the following for donations: Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association Boiling Springs Baptist Church Camps Creek Baptist Church Westview Baptist Church Eastside Baptist Church Leah Costner (individually) Crestview Baptist Church Elizabeth Baptist Church Beaver Dam Baptist Church If you've been advised that you require incontinent or nutritional supplies, help is available As people age, their needs are constantly changing. The physical changes as we age almost always require special attention. For many, that includes changes in appe- tite and personal care habits. Of course, this calls for supplies to assist with nutritional and incontinence needs. However, these items, expensive as they are, typically are an issue for an older person's budget. The Neal Center has an assistance pro- gram for these needs. Whether the need is for nutritional supplements (such as the nutritional beverage, "Boost"), or incontinent supplies (such as pull-ups), a phone call to the Neal Center is the answer to these needs. To determine eligibility for these pro- grams, you must call the Neal Center to arrange for an appointment. Appointments are available from 11AM-2:30PM, Monday through Thursday. To obtain information on an appointment, please call the Neal Center at 704/482-3488. The Neal Center is shar- ing one of our most popu- lar classes via Facebook Live! Our "Chair Yoga" class, taught by Caroline Dedmon, is very popular with the senior citizens of our area. Caroline is pro- viding live instruction in this popular and fun activ- ity each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 9:30am. The class enables anyone to learn about relaxation, medita- tion, breathing techniques and managing stress. With the increased stress our world is dealing with right now, this would be a great class to take part in! Though the class is aimed at seniors, anybody of any age is welcome to join Caroline on Facebook to see her class. Even an indi- vidual who is confined to a wheelchair can take part and benefit from the class, too. If you're not able to join the group when it's pre- sented live, you can always return to FB at your con- venience and see the class anytime you would like. The class is about 45 min- utes long and viewers are welcome to share the link of her class with anyone. If you have questions regard- ing the class, please contact Daniel Dedmon at the Neal Center at 704/481-7387. Are you missing the Neal Center and all the fun activities it has? (Please remember that when we reopen!) Well, Cheer up! Here come the "Video Classes"!! Hot weather is dangerous for older adults and anyone with heart disease, diabetes, or a history of stroke. It's especially dangerous when there's not an adequate cooling system in the home. As in years past, the Council on Aging/Neal Center will again be giving away a limited number of electric box fans during the summer months. To qualify for a box fan: -Applicants must be a Cleveland County resident, age 60 and over, and/or have a dis- ability. -Have no air conditioning in their home -Have a home situation where a threat to health exists If you fit these qualifications, please call the Council on Aging/Neal Center at 704/482-3488. Pick-up is by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled Monday – Thursday, 11:00 am-2:30 pm. Then take part in "Operation Cool-Off"! Are you a Cleveland County senior citizen that won't be able to keep cool this summer? Let the Neal Center be of assistance during the difficult times! Even long before the COVID-19 crisis, the Neal Center food pantry has provided groceries for the older citizens of Cleveland County. This service has proven itself to be especially valuable in recent weeks. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, local companies, organizations and churches, the Neal Center has been able to assist those facing the difficulty of purchasing food. If you're a Cleveland County resident, at least age 50, you're eligible for this service. Interested individuals must call the Neal Center at 704/482-3488 to arrange an appointment for eligibility. The center is currently open Monday through Thursday, 8AM-3PM. Appointments for this ser- vice are available from 11AM-2:30PM. 139 E. 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