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SEPTEMBER 2010 – It's A Good Life Older Workers Week Supplement To Shelby Shopper & Info Senior's Lifestyle Publication - Page 3 trend that will continue through the 21st century. As the population ages, older Americans will play an increasingly important role in our economy and America’s leadership in the world marketplace. National Employ Older Workers Week recognizes the vital role of older work- ers in the workforce. Senior workers are responsible, talented, experienced and qualified-- and they are a growing force in the U.S. labor market. By 2014, 41% of Americans 55 or older will be employed, making up over 21% of the U.S. labor force. The Committee on Economic Development indicates that employers rate older workers high on characteristics such as judgment, commitment to quality, attendance, and punctuality. National Employ Older Workers Week aims to increase awareness of this labor segment and develop innovative strategies to tap it. National Employ Older Workers Week also showcases the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides on-the-job skills training to individuals 55 or older with limited financial resources. Since its inception, SCSEP has helped over one million older Americans enter the workforce. National Employ Older Workers Week is September 19-25, 2010. It is held annually in the last full week of September, which is an excellent time for businesses/employers in Cleveland County and throughout the United States to recognize the contributions made by the older workers they employ as well as facilitating and promoting continued participation of seniors in the workforce. The Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center encourages employers in our county; state and nation to carefully consider the qualifications of persons age 55 and older whose ranks are rapidly growing, when filling employment vacancies. Please remember that it is ABILITY, not age, which is a true measure of a worker’s contribution. Arriving at the age, in which a person is considered to be a senior adult, does not mean that the senior worker no longer has the skills, abilities or the attitude to be a productive employee. Current Americans age 55 and above have the attitude and work ethic alone to make them extremely valuable assets in the workplace. The Council on Aging/Neal Senior Center would like to extend a huge thank you to the Older Workers who are employed by the COA/Senior Center for your continuous and on- going job well done. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping make the COA/Senior Center a Senior Center of Excellence. The Neal Senior Center (100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby) is proud to offer two lunches and learn opportunities in September. Lunch And Learn These are wonderful opportunities not only to have a free meal but to broaden your horizons on matters geared for seniors as well as the general public. Both opportunities are open to the public and are free of charge. The only requirement is Pre- Registration as space is limited. All interested persons must pre-register for these programs by the dates indicated below. September 3, 2010 - 12:00 PM - “Long Term Care Planning for the 21st Century. Presented by: Steve Baker and New York Life Insurance Company. Light lunch provided. OPEN TO PUBLIC: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Sept. 1, 2010 September 23, 2010, 12:00 PM - “But What If I Live? The American Retirement Crisis” (aka Don’t Outlive Your Money) Presented by: Renaissance Financial Managers and Capital Investment Advisory Services. Alston Bridges Barbecue provided. OPEN TO PUBLIC: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Sept. 20, 2010 No products will be pushed or offered for sale during either of these programs. They are strictly educational programs only. To pre-register or for more information, please call 704-482-3488. Changes have been made for visits or calls for Dr. Telle at the Neal Senior Center (100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby, NC). Please note that you must now make an appointment to consult with Dr. Telle on health or medication issues. The appointments will be scheduled on Fridays, between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Dr. Telle will no longer be taking walk-ins or telephone consultations. To make an appointment to discuss a health or medication matter with Dr. Telle, please call 704-482-3488. Ask Dr. Telle America is witnessing a dramatic growth in the number of citizens who are 55 or older, a National Senior Center Month Senior Centers: Your Place To Connect September has been designated as National Senior Center Month. The theme for 2010 is “Senior Centers: Your Place to Connect….Build New Skills; Join a Community; and Stay Healthy and active. Senior Centers like the Neal Senior Center are a great place to connect: 1. People/Community There are numerous ways to connect to new people, old acquaintances and the Senior Center Community, as a whole every day at the Neal Senior Center (100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby, NC). You will find people who have similar interests as you do through the many classes, activities and pro- grams that are offered. If you’ve lost a spouse there are support groups available filled with others who understand your loss or your separation. There are card groups galore at the Neal Senior Center if you enjoy playing cards not to mention jigsaw puzzles. Every month is filled with special activities, such as the annual Birthday Party, Pool Party, Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, SilverArts and Senior Games, just to name a few which offer great opportunities to connect. Then there is volunteerism. Volunteering is a great way to connect not just to the Senior Center community but to the community at large. There is no better feeling of giving back and of accomplish- ment than volunteering. The Senior Center has a large variety of volunteer opportunities and is always looking for more. We currently have a great need for volunteers for Bingo and our new Consignment Shop. Another great way to meet new people is to join our Dine Around Club. The Dine Around Club usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the Month from January until October and visits areas restau- rants for some great food and fellowship. 2. Build New Skills The number one skill seniors are finding they need is how to use the computer, whether it is a desk- top or laptop. The Senior Center is your place to learn how to use a computer, the internet, e-mail and wireless connections. We have 2 desktop computers available Monday through Friday with volunteers to assist you every Monday. Got your own laptop? Bring it and we’ll help you learn to use it as well. Coming soon is a new computer class called Generations on Line to help seniors learn computer skills. It’s a very exciting program and we are looking forward to offering it for your benefit. Volunteer in the Yours and Mine Consignment Shop or Cobwebs ‘N Confetti Gift Shop and learn retail sales skills. Learn skills for the food service industry by volunteering in the Kitchen Table. There are other areas that the Senior Center can offer training and opportunities to develop marketable skills for today’s workplace. 3. Stay Healthy and Active The senior center is a virtual cornucopia of health and wellness activities, classes and programs to help you stay healthy and active throughout your lifespan. We offer exercise equipment, aerobics classes, numerous line dance classes, Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi, Yoga, Sit for Fitness , a monthly dance and Scottish Country Dancing as well as adding Beginning Ballroom Dance, Zumba Silver and Zumba Lite this month. There is also an indoor and outdoor walking trail available at the Senior Center. One of our most exciting and fun activities that is also exercise is the Nintendo Wii video games systems. With the Wii you can play tennis, golf, baseball, boxing and bowling. You can even Dance with the Stars with the Wii. We have just recently received a new game that is very challenging for mental exercise called “The Big Brain Academy,”which we plan to premiere this month, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. The Senior Center also offers Health Fairs, Health Screenings, Seminars and other educational programs to help meet your individual health and wellness needs. We encourage you to visit the Senior Center during this special month and see how you can get connected. For a list of our regular scheduled activities, please see the calendar on page 7 and here’s a quick look at some of the special events planned this month in honor of National Senior Center Month. Sept. 3, 2010 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn: Long Term Care Planning for the 21st Century Sept. 3, 2010 1:30 pm Sept. 7, 2010 2:30 pm Senior Center Cinema: “Dear John” Beginning Ballroom Dance Class Begins Sept. 10, 2010 8 am – 12 pm Outdoor Flea Market Sept. 11, 2010 5:30 pm Sept. 15, 2010 11:00 Sept. 15, 2010 3:00 pm Sept. 17, 2010 8-11 am Parade of Tables Zumba Silver Begins Meet the Republican Candidates Tea Shelby Health Fair Sept. 20, 2010 5:30 pm Zumba Lite Begins Sept. 23, 2010 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn: “But What if I Live? The American Retirement Crisis” Sept. 22, 2010 3:00 pm Sept. 23, 2010 5:00 pm Sept. 24, 2010 11:30 am Sept. 28, 2010 10:00 am Sept. 28, 2010 TBA Meet the Democrat Candidates Tea Dine Around Club meets at Fatz Café Annual Pool Party Mini-Health Seminar: Eye Health Voter Registration Drive (Cleveland County Board of Elections) Cleveland County SHIIP Who: SHIIP County Agency, Medicare recipients, family members and caregivers What: Individual Counseling When: Call for a Appointment, 704-482-3488 Where: 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, N.C. 28150 Why: The federal government has identified that Cleveland County has more than 1,000 Medicare recipients who may be eligible for a cost-saving program that will help pay for Medicare’s prescription drug program. Cleveland County SHIIP can help these people apply for the federal Extra Help cost-saving program.” OR “Recipients new to Medicare enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Remember open enrollment you only have six weeks to evaluate their plan and make changes to their coverage. SHIIP can provide unbiased information about which Part D plans are appropriate for a Medicare recipient’s needs. The six-week enrollment period starts Nov. 15 and ends Dec. 31, 2010.” There’s Extra Help Available for Medication Costs Help with Prescription Drug Costs is easier to qualify for than you think. The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is looking for Medicare recipients that may qualify for Extra Help with their medication costs. The Extra Help benefit could substan- tially lower your Medicare premiums and help you receive your necessary medications for a much reduced co-payment. Here are the basic requirements: Individual Income Limit: $1,353.75 per month Married Couple living together income limit: $1,821.25 per month Call the Council on Aging/Senior Center at 704-482-3488 for an appointment with a SHIIP counselor today to complete the qualifying process. There is no cost involved; SHIIP is a free service of the Council on Aging/Senior Center and the N.C. Department of Insurance. Mini Health Seminar Eye Health Presented by Healthy @ Home September 28, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Neal Senior Center 100 TR Harris Drive • Shelby, NC 28150 For more information or to pre- register for this seminar, please call 704-482-3488 Mini Health Seminar Eye Health