Bellevue Senior Community Center

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March 2012

NUTRITION SERVICES: So much more than a meal

The Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging nutrition program offers hot, healthful, nutritionally-balanced meals to both our senior center and home-delivered meals participants. Meals are designed by a registered dietitian to meet one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of nutrients. Senior Centers: In addition to our Center, there are over 30 Senior Centers located throughout the five-county area. These facilities serve as resource centers in neighborhoods and rural communities. Each center hosts many recreational, social, and health education activities. Participants make reservations by noon the business day prior to the meal they wish to enjoy. They are asked to contribute toward the cost of the meal. Menu options are available. Transportation is offered at some of the centers. Multi-purpose Centers: In addition to the mid-day meal and several activities, the Office on Agings two multi-purpose senior centers offer health maintenance clinics, counseling services, and additional recreational and educational programs. The Bellevue Senior Community Center is considered a multi-purpose senior center. Home-delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels): Weekday meals are delivered to those who are homebound and unable to cook for themselves. Weekend box lunches are also available for those with more extreme nutritional needs. Nutrition Counseling: Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapists (LMNT) work with ENOA clients and provide individualized dietary counseling on topics like weight loss or gain, cooking, diabetes, and other medical concerns. Supplement Program: A liquid supplement is available on a sliding fee scale if the LMNT identifies a person at nutritional risk that would benefit from the use of this product. *Emergency Pantry: A small food pantry is available for ENOA clients when the other local pantries are not available. For more information, please see Danielle or call 402-444-6444 to learn more.

A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER

First, I would like to extend a very SPECIAL THANK-YOU to

Hillcrest Health Systems has always been a great supporter of our Center. However, over the past 8 months, Hillcrest has reached out even further to us and has helped us significantly to bring in special programs, parties, and much more. They provide a Tai Chi instructor for two classes each week, a Bingo leader for our monthly Bingo Buck Bash (as well as prizes monthly). They were our top company sponsor for our Annual Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser last October, donated all of our beautiful dining room chairs to us and most recently, they have supported us by being a partner for our main Christmas Party in December as well as a fabulous Mardi Gras Party last month. We are working with them on several other projects including a Harvest Ball Formal in the fall. We are very proud and thankful to call them our partner in providing quality services to our area seniors. Thank you HHS! We have a new website that we are very excited about which will be up and ready to go in the beginning of April. The website address is: bellevueseniorcommunitycenter.com Please visit our new site and let us know your input. We also have a new FACEBOOK page as well as brand new email contacts to reach us. Please stop in to my office to learn more. I hope everyone has a great March and participates in some of the wonderful programs we have offered. As always, stop in anytime to see me!

Sincerely, Danielle Brandt Center Manager

Bellevue Senior Community Center

Spring Luncheon
sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church Saturday, March 24th
Doors open at 11:30am, lunch is served at Noon. Soup, Sandwich, & Pie will be served.

THRIFT TRIP!

March 6th at

8:30AM!

$3.00 each
RSVP by Tuesday, March 20th at Noon. 293-3041

Join us as we rummage for good deals, treasures and shiny items we just cant live without! The thrift trip will include stops at thrift stores in the Old Market, south Omaha and Plattsmouth. We will stop for lunch at Moms Caf in Plattsmouth. Lunch will be at your own cost. The cost to ride along with this trip is $5.00. Call 402.293.3041 to reserve your spot! Payment is due at the time of booking.

Thursday, April 19th 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Bellevue Senior Community Center

FRIDAY, MARCH 16TH 10:30am-1:00pm SPECIAL MUSIC BY ROGER WEBB!

Please register before Monday, April 16th at 3:00pm. Lunch is available at Noon with a 24 hour advance reservation.

Senior Center at 402-293-3041

RSVP by Thursday, March 15th at noon & DONT FORGET TO WEAR GREEN!

Trip to ART CHICKS in LOUSIVILLE, NE!

Important Education & Speakers Scheduled

Friday, March 2nd at 11:00am Dr. Nathan Williams from Boys Town Research Center will present concerning resources available to assist in paying for hearing aids.

Income Tax Assistance Trained volunteers through AARP will once again be assisting individuals by preparing income taxes at the Bellevue Senior Community Center through April 11th, 2012. This assistance will be offered twice per week on MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS from 9:00AM-2:00PM. No appointments are taken for AARP Tax Assistance. Help is given on a first come, first serve basis. Typically, arriving by 8:30am or before is necessary to get your name on the list for an open appointment. THE BELLEVUE SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER OPENS ITS DOORS AT 8:00AM. Archdiocese Offers Dispensation Catholic seniors participating in meals at Bellevue Senior Community Center or through the Meals on Wheels Program have received dispensation from the law of abstinence for most Fridays during Lent. Abstinence is still required on Good Friday. A letter from the Archdiocese of Omaha explains the policy governing the elderly within the archdiocese and is posted at the Center. The Centers menus for Fridays through Easter offer at least one meatless item. Meals on Wheels recipients will receive non-meat meals on those days, as well.

Tuesday, March 27, 10:30am Join us as we go to Louisville, NE for a special day of lunch, music and vintage accessories. We will have lunch right at Art Chicks! Then, following lunch you will have the opportunity to visit several unique shops on Main Street. We will return to BSCC at approximately 2:30. The cost to attend is

Friday, March 9th at 11:00am Methodist Nursing Students presentation Monday, March 12th at 11:00am Foot Care by Dr. Greenhagen, Podiatrist Monday, March 19th at 11:00am Bellevue East High School Forensics presentation Friday, March 30th at 11:00am Methodist Nursing Students visiting for free blood pressures, glucose monitoring, and more. Feel free to bring interested family members and friends to attend these informational free sessions. See you there!

$25.00 which includes

a very specially prepared lunch! Call for details.

402-293-3041
Feed Your Soul! At Art Chicks, every day is a day to celebrate.

NEW Writing Wizards class begins in April!

Share your stories in a respectful and supportive environment, for all levels of expertise. No previous experience is required. The Bellevue Senior Community Center will again host a writing group at 10 a.m. on Fridays beginning April 13th. The class runs from 10-11:30am on Fridays for 6 weeks. For more information and to sign up, call 402-293-3041. Space is limited to 10 participants, so call today! These classes are currently offered free of charge.

EVENING MEALS at the CENTER

5:00pm

Thursday, March 22nd

Spaghetti, Salad, & Breadstick Meal

April and May BUS TRIPS offered by the Senior Center

Joslyn Art MuseumMummy Display and lunch at Dundee Dell; Wednesday-April 4 9:30am Historic Bellevue Bus Tour sponsored by Bellevue Public Schools; Friday-April 6 8:45am Winery Tour Day Trip Visit multiple wineries for wine tasting, shopping, and lunch; Tuesday-April 10 9:00am Henry Doorly Zoo Trip Visit one of Americas BEST Zoos-Lunch will be provided; Wednesday-April 18 9:00am Ballpark Bingo Bash at Werner Park-Bingo and a Ballgame; Tuesday-April 24 9:30am Tulip Festival Trip

Thursday, March 29th

Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn. & Pie
$4 Suggested Donation for seniors 60+ $7 Charge for under 60 Call 293-3041 to RSVP

BECOME A FAN OF BSCC ON FACEBOOK As a fan of the Bellevue Senior Community Center you will be automatically updated on various news and activities going on at the Center. To do this log onto your FB account and search for the Bellevue Senior Community Center in the search bar at the top of the page. Go to the BSCC fan page and click Like.

Embroidery Card Making

taught by Mert LeBreton

Thursday, March 8th 1:00pm-3:00pm

Thursday May 3rd

Ballpark Bingo Bash at Werner Park-Bingo and a Ballgame; Monday-May 7 9:30am Jam-N-Bread at the Iowa Western Trail Center; Thursday, May 24th 12:45pm
Call for more information on cost and to sign up. 402-293-3041 *More trips may be planned or some may be changed. Watch newsletters for more information.

TRIP to the BOATS in Council Bluffs

Sunday, March 11th

We will have a soup and sandwich lunch at 11:30am at the Senior Center; then will load the bus to drop you off at the Casino! We will drop you off at the Ameristar Casino. We will pick up you up at 5:00pm to return back to Bellevue. Call to sign up today! RSVP by Thursday, March 8th.

$8.00
payment due upon sign up

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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS
5 9:00 BILLIARDS 9-2 AARP TAXES 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:30 CERAMICS 10:00 NEEDLECRAFTERS 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 CERAMICS 4:00 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Sunday, March 11 Lunch & trip to the CASINO! 12 9:00 BILLIARDS 9-2 AARP TAXES 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:30 CERAMICS 10:00 NEEDLECRAFTERS 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 11:00 DR. GREENHAGEN presents on FOOT CARE 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 CERAMICS 19 9:00 BILLIARDS 9-2 AARP TAXES 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:30 CERAMICS 10:00 NEEDLECRAFTERS 10:30 EXERCISES 11:00 BELLEVUE EAST FORENSICS Presentation 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 CERAMICS 26 9:00 BILLIARDS 9-2 AARP TAXES 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:30 CERAMICS 10:00 NEEDLECRAFTERS 10:30 EXERCISES 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 CERAMICS
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8:30 BREAKFAST 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:00 WOOD CARVERS 10:00 BRIDGE 10:00 YOGA 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 BRIDGE 1:15 BRIDGE On this day in 1978, the coffin of Charlie Chaplin was stolen. 7 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:00 PAINTING CLASS 9-2 AARP TAXES 9:30 BUNCO PARTY 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 TAI CHI DID YOU KNOWToday is the 67th day of the year! There
are 299 days left in 2012.

Colon Cancer Awareness Day-Wear BLUE today!

9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 ART CLASS 10:00 TAP DANCE 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 11:00 Hearing Aide payment assistance and resources 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 12:30 PINOCHLE 1:00 BING0 1:00 ART CLASS 1:00 TAI CHI 9 (NO A.M. BILLIARDS) 9:30 ART CLASS 10:00 BOOK CLUB 10:00 TAP DANCE 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 11:00 TAI CHI 11:00 METHODIST NURSING STUDENTS PRESENT 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 12:30 PINOCHLE 1:00 ART CLASS 1:00 TAI CHI 16 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 ART CLASS 9:30 TAP DANCE *NO EXERCISES or morning TAI CHI today! 10:30 ST. PATRICKS AND BIRTHDAY PARTY 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 12:30 PINOCHLE 1:00 BINGO 1:00 ART CLASS 1:00 TAI CHI 23 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 ART CLASS 10:00 TAP DANCE 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 11:00 TAI CHI 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG /PINOCHLE 1:00 BINGO/ART CLASS 1:00 TAI CHI ________________________ Saturday, March 24th SPRING LUNCHEON by Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Soup, Sand & Pie) $3 30 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 ART CLASS 10:00 TAP DANCE 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 11:00 Methodist Nurses Visit 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 12:30 PINOCHLE 1:00 BINGO 1:00 ART CLASS 1:00 TAI CHI

6 8:30 THRIFT TRIP 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 PAINTING CLASS 9:30 EUCHRE 9:30 LIVING WELL 10:00 YOGA 11:30 DUP BRIDGE 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 12:30 BRIDGE 1:00 PAINTING CLASS 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 TAI CHI 13 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 PAINTING CLASS 9:30 EUCHRE 9:30 LIVING WELL 10:00 YOGA 11:30 DUP BRIDGE 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 12:30 BRIDGE 1:00 PAINTING CLASS 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 TAI CHI 20 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 PAINTING CLASS 9:30 EUCHRE 9:30 LIVING WELL 10:00 YOGA 10:30 BINGO BUCKS 11:30 DUP BRIDGE 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 12:30 BRIDGE 1:00 PAINTING CLASS 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 TAI CHI 27 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:30 PAINTING CLASS 9:30 EUCHRE 9:30 LIVING WELL 10:00 YOGA 10:30 Art Chicks TRIP 11:30 DUP BRIDGE 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG/BRIDGE 1:00 PAINTING CLASS 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 TAI CHI

8 8:30 BREAKFAST 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:00 WOOD CARVERS 10:00 BRIDGE 10:00 YOGA 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 EMBROIDERY CARD MAKING 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 BRIDGE 1:15 BRIDGE 15 8:30 BREAKFAST 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:00 WOOD CARVERS 10:00 BRIDGE 10:00 YOGA 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 BRIDGE 1:15 BRIDGE 22 8:30 BREAKFAST 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:00 WOOD CARVERS 10:00 BRIDGE 10:00 YOGA 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 DOMINOS 1:00 BRIDGE 1:15 BRIDGE 5:00 Evening Meal- Salad, Breadsticks, Spaghetti/MB 29 8:30 BREAKFAST 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:00 NURSE SERVICES 9:00 WOOD CARVERS 10:00 BRIDGE 10:00 YOGA 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 DOMINOS & BRIDGE 1:15 BRIDGE 5:00 Chicken Fried Steak Evening Meal

14 THE BASEBALL CAP was invented today in 1860. Wear your caps today!!! 9:00 BILLIARDS 9:00 PAINTING CLASS 9-2 AARP TAXES 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:45 ADVISORY MTG 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 TAI CHI 21 6:30AM KEARNEY TRIP 9:00 PAINTING 9:00 BILLIARDS 9-2 AARP TAXES 9:30 CANASTA PARTY 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 TAI CHI FIRST DAY OF SPRING!! 28 9:00 PAINTING 9:00 BILLIARDS 9-2 AARP TAXES 10:30 EXERCISE CLASS 11:00 Impact of Jazz & African American Art 12:00 NOON MEAL 12:30 PING PONG 1:00 BINGO 1:00 TAI CHI

Upcoming Special Events: April and May

4/3 Kitchen & Front Desk Volunteer Meetings 4/4 Joslyn Art Museum Trip 4/6 Historic Bellevue Tour 4/8 Easter Holiday 4/10 Winery Tour 4/11 Senior Advisory Committee 4/13 Methodist Nursing Students presentation- 11:00am 4/13 Writing Wizards group for new students- 10:00am 4/17 Bingo Bucks- 10:30am 4/18 Zoo Trip 4/19 AARP Drivers Training Program 4/23 Fried Chicken Evening Meal- 5:00pm 4/23-4/27 Sports Week at the Senior Center 4/24 Ballpark Bingo Bash 5/1 Central Elementary students deliver May Baskets 5/3 Tulip Festival Trip 5/4 Cinco De Mayo Trip to Intercultural Senior Center 5/7 Ballpark Bingo Bash Trip 5/12 Mothers Day Brunch 5/16 Senior Advisory Committee 5/22 Bingo Bucks 5/24 Jam N Bread Trip 5/25 Memorial Day Indoor Picnic with special music 5/28 Closed in observance of Memorial Day Watch upcoming newsletters for more specifics and more programs! Call 402-293-3041 for information.

ENCAP Tax Assistance offered at the Bellevue Senior Community Center

This year, we are offering a 2nd opportunity for those needing assistance in completing their taxes. The Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition is offering FREE tax preparation at our Senior Center. Certified Volunteers will assist seniors and others with finding all of the tax credits available and completing/filing the tax forms. They believe that you work hard for your money and want you get every dollar that you are entitled to. This service will be offered at the Bellevue Senior Community Center on Thursdays from 9:00-1:00.

Appointments are REQUIRED for this tax service by calling 211 or 402-292-2961.
For further information, call ENCAP/VITA Tax at the number listed above.

SNACK DRIVE FUNDRAISER

The Bellevue Senior Community Center enjoys a great partnership with Bellevue Public Schools. BPS has been very generous in printing our newsletter, allowing us to use their facilities for special events and has helped us every time we have asked. As a small token to show our appreciation, we will be collecting items for the Bellevue East and West High Schools After Prom parties. An After Prom party provides a safe, supervised environment for students. The fun, food and entertainment of After Prom provide an attractive alternative to unsafe activities. Last year, over 1,400 students attended the After Prom festivities. To help with this, the Bellevue Senior Community Center will be collecting food to donate to the parties. Please drop off chips, candy, pop or bottled water at the Bellevue Senior Community Center by Monday, March 26. We look forward to helping out this great cause and to show our appreciation for all that BPS does.

CONTACT INFORMATION Bellevue Senior Community Center

109 W. 22nd Avenue Bellevue, NE 402-293-3041
Check out our fabulous Senior Community Center in the heart of Olde Towne Bellevue. Our attractive center provides an accessible and friendly place for retirees and seniors to socialize, take a class, exercise, connect to community resources, take a computer class, read, relax and chat with others over a cup of coffee.

bellevueseniorcommunitycenter.com

Managers email: danielle.brandt@nebraska.gov Danielle Brandt - Center Manager Allie Jorgenson Center Specialist Ruth Sayre Program Asst. Mgr. Helen Barber - Kitchen Coordinator Nancy LeRoux - Program Aide Cheryl Graham Care Management

We offer lunch five days per week, Monday-Friday. Lunch is served at noon. Seniors always have the option of a hot meal or a deli lunch. The suggested donation for lunch is $3 for those 60 and over. There is a $7 charge for those under 60. No one is denied a meal if they are not able to pay. Federal, state and local funding help support the cost of the meals.

In addition to our daily lunch, we also serve evening and weekend meals throughout the month. Please make a reservation for lunch at least 24 hours in advance or call ahead the day of to assure we have a meal available for you. It is worth the trip to come and check us out, or to come back and check us out!

The printing of this newsletter is made possible through the generosity of the Bellevue Public Schools.