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Thursday, August 20-August 26, 2020 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 13 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 The Neal Senior Center would like to thank everyone who donated money, food and paper products August 10-14, 2020 Bobby & Susan Buchanan Shelby Exchange Club Ross Grove United Methodist Church Jean Foster Rev. Jimmy Black & Amy Black HELP FEED CLEVELAND COUNTY RESIDENTS! Volunteer Drivers Are Needed For The "Meals-On-Wheels" Program Find Out How You Can Help! Call Heather Ledbetter At The Neal Center 704-481-7390 Regularly Scheduled And Substitute Drivers Are Needed 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 espe- cially valuable in recent weeks. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, local compa- nies, 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 eli- gible for this service. Interested individuals must call the Neal Center at 704/482-3488 to arrange an appointment for eli- gibility. The center is currently open Monday through Thursday, 8AM-3PM. Appointments for this service are available from 11AM-2:30PM. Let the Neal Senior Center be of assistance during difficult times Need groceries? Smith Drug During these trying times with COVID-19, many seniors have been home with little or no out- side contact. The days can be quite long and very lone- some. If you're a senior citizen and would like some positive communication from someone, here are some valuable resources you can refer to for assistance: "Hope Line" for senior adults of NC experienc- ing isolation from social distancing. Call toll-free: 1-866-578-4673 or 1-866- 578-HOPE. "NC 2-1-1" will provide information and referrals for services. Simply dial 211 on any phone, 24 hours a day. "Well Connected" by Covia connects individuals to virtual classes, conver- sations, and activities by phone. Programs available in English and Spanish. For referral, call (877) 797- 7299 (English) or (877) 400-5867 (Spanish). "Lifetime Connections Without Walls" by Family Eldercare - Telephone activities program provid- ing opportunities for older adults to connect with oth- ers in their community and across the country using a telephone conference call system. For referral, call: (888) 500-6472 or email: lcww@familyeldercare.org "The Friendship Line" by Institute on Aging - both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls. It is a 24-hour toll-free line and the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. Call toll-free: (800) 971-0016 Even though COVID- 19 prevented the 2020 Cleveland County Senior Games from being held, entrants can still take part in the State Finals…..the "Virtual" State Finals! Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity in which no special skills or equipment is required. Virtual State Finals will include: Competition - By age and gender. Medals mailed to all winners. Affordability - $15 registration fee, no travel expenses. Fun and Friends - Seeing competitors from across the state via Zoom. Fitness - Practicing for competition and fitness raffles. State Finals T-Shirt - Available at online registra- tion checkout and on the Entry Form. $18 S-XL, $20 2XL, $22 3xl. Taxes and postage paid for registered participants. State Finals Lapel Pin - Mailed to each registered participant. Registration ends September 1. To register and obtain updated information, please visit https://www.ncsenior- games.org/information Attention all Senior Citizens of Cleveland County Not even a pandemic can stop NC Senior Games State Finals! ©Community First Media Community First Media August National Immunization Awareness Month Vaccines help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. 139 E. Main Street, Downtown Forest City 828-245-4591 www.SmithsDrugsFC.com Like us on *Your Smith's Drugs of Forest City pharmacist can help determine your out-of-pocket expense for your vaccines before they are administered. Talk with your Smith's Drugs of Forest City pharmacist about your vaccinations. Our Pharmacists are certifi ed to administer many vaccines at the pharmacy, which can save you a visit to the doctor's offi ce. Most vaccines are covered by insurance.* Vaccines aren't just for kids – adults need to get vaccinated to stay protected from serious illnesses like the fl u, measles, and pneumonia.