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Mooresville History
Tribute to African Americans
Everyone is invited to join
Cindy Jacobs as she educates
and shares artifacts
reflecting
African American activities
and contributions to
Mooresville, held at South
Iredell Senior
Center on Tues., Feb. 7 at 2
p.m. This event is open to
the community.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
More in My Basket
Eating on a Budget
How much food will $16 buy?
It depends on where you shop
or eat. Join Ann Simmons
with the N.C. Cooperative
Extension Service for
Iredell County, to learn how
you can
stretch your resources and
eat better for less. Also,
learn how to apply for
Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program
benefits. This workshop will
be held at South Iredell
Senior Center on Wed., Feb.
8 at 12:30 p.m. There is no
free to attend, but
registration is
requested by Mon., Feb. 6.
Free Blood Pressure Check
Wednesday, Feb 8 11:00am to
12:00pm
at Iredell Senior Center,
Statesville, NC
Drop-in for a free blood
pressure check on the second
Wednesday of the month.
Provided by Iredell Home
Health.
More in My Basket - Eating on a Budget
How much food will $16 buy?
It depends on where you shop
or eat. Join Ann Simmons
with the N.C. Cooperative
Extension Service for Iredell
County, to learn how you can
stretch your resources and
eat better for less. Also,
learn how to apply for
Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program
benefits. This workshop will
be held at South Iredell
SISC February 2012 Upcoming
Events
Senior Center on Wed., Feb. 8
at 12:30 p.m. There is no fee
to attend, but registration is
requested by Mon., Feb. 6.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Personal Safety
Officer Davis with the
Mooresville Police Department
will be at South Iredell
Senior
Center on Fri., Feb. 17 at
11:30 a.m. to conduct a
Personal Safety Training. If
you work
with older adults, are a
caregiver, or a single
female, this workshop is for
you. Come
learn the new techniques and
scams criminals are using to
attack the more vulnerable -
older adults and single
women. Learn how you can
protect yourself, and those
you love
or care for. The non-senior
workshop is being sponsored
by Shads Landing and is open
to
the community. A light lunch
will be included for those
that RSVP with a $1 donation
to
South Iredell Senior Center
by Thurs., Feb. 9.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Valentines Dance
Bring your sweetheart or
best friend and join in the
fun at South Iredell Senior
Center on
Fri., Feb. 10 from 5:30-8
p.m. Come have fun,
fellowship, make new
friends, and enjoy
delicious food. Everyone is
invited to join the
festivities whether you
dance or not. Please
bring your favorite snack or
finger food to share. Please
be sure to bring serving
containers and utensils.
Admission is $1. The Senior
Center provides all paper
goods.
The Dance is open to all
senior adults. Caregivers
welcome.
Crafts with Carolyn
Former Teacher, Carolyn
Hillegeist will conduct a
craft class making glass bead
earrings
and bracelets. The class will
be held at South Iredell
Senior Center on Fri., Feb.
10 from
10-11 a.m. Cost for supplies
are $3 per person. In order
to plan for enough supplies,
please register by Wed., Feb.
8.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Community Breakfast
Saturday, Feb 11 8:00am to
10:00am
at St. John's Lutheran
Church, Statesville, NC
All proceeds to benefit local
ministries. Open to the
public.
New Web-Based Wellness Resource Offers North Carolina Small
Businesses Tools to Improve Employee Health and Increase
Productivity
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue
announces the launch of a
free, web-based tool to help
small businesses develop
worksite wellness programs.
WorkWell NC, coordinated
through the N.C. Division of
Public Health, offers free
resources to help small
business owners and their
employees who want to lose
weight, quit smoking and
manage stress. The WorkWell
NC toolkit may be found at
www.EatSmartMoveMoreNC.com.
“A healthy, educated
workforce is essential to
keeping North Carolina’s
economic engine well tuned,”
said Gov Perdue. “I am
committed to providing the
tools that businesses need to
grow, thrive and keep
employees healthy and on the
job. Programs like WorkWell
NC are an integral part of
this effort.”
According to the Small
Business Administration,
nearly 50 percent of people
employed in North Carolina
are employed by a small
business (500 or less
employees). Nearly one-third
of uninsured people are
employed by small businesses
with less than 100 workers,
according to the 2008 Current
Population Survey. The
WorkwellNC resources provide
small businesses the
opportunity to offer their
employees a benefit that will
help keep them healthier and
ultimately reduce health care
costs.
“There is strong evidence
that participating in a
worksite wellness program
pays off for employers,” said
Dr. Ruth Petersen of the N.C.
Division of Public
Health. “The American
Institute for Preventive
Medicine estimates that
worksite wellness programs
deliver an average of $3
return on investment for
every $1 spent, through
increased productivity and
reduced health care costs.”
The toolkit is complete –
with information ranging from
implementing a worksite
wellness program to measuring
results. Business owners can
download posters,
newsletters, sign-up sheets,
certificates, surveys and
evaluation tools. The kit
also includes links to videos
featuring fellow business
owners from a variety of
North Carolina companies
promoting healthy lifestyles
and seeing results. One
example that businesses can
easily implement is the Ten
Minute Challenge - a pre-
programmed set of activities
that employees can do in10
minutes to improve their
health.
“A healthy and productive
workforce means a better
bottom line for businesses,”
said N.C. Commerce Secretary
Keith Crisco. “However,
addressing tomorrow’s health
conditions today is not only
good for business, it’s
important for the employee so
they can lead a healthier and
more active life.”
“I would encourage any
business owner to try it –
making small changes in your
working environment can lead
to really big results,” said
Tara Olsen, Owner of All
Points Research in Winston-
Salem, speaking about her
experience with worksite
wellness in one of the
featured videos. Other video
success stories feature A-10
Clinical Solutions, Acme
McCrary Corporation, The
Biltmore Company, The Body
Shop, Carolina Pad, RE Mason
and Salina Naturally.
Eat Smart, Move More North
Carolina is a statewide
movement that promotes
increased opportunities for
healthy eating and physical
activity wherever people
live, learn, earn, play and
pray. For more information on
healthful eating and active
lifestyles, visit
www.MyEatSmartMoveMore.com.
Julie Henry
Public Information Officer
N.C. Department of Health and
Human Services
919-855-4840
julie.henry@dhhs.nc.gov
Norovirus Infections Spreading Widely Across North Carolina:
State Public Health Officials urge precautions to prevent possible exposure
RALEIGH – Throughout January,
several local health
departments across North
Carolina have reported
multiple outbreaks of
norovirus, prompting state
public health officials to
issue advice on steps
everyone can take to avoid
this common and unpleasant
gastrointestinal illness.
“The most important message
we have right now is that
people who are ill with
vomiting or diarrhea should
not work, go to school or
attend daycare while they are
having symptoms, “said State
Epidemiologist Dr. Megan
Davies. “Everyone needs to
wash their hands frequently
and thoroughly with soap and
water. This is the most
effective way to protect
yourself and others against
norovirus since hand
sanitizers alone are not as
effective against this hardy
virus.”
Noroviruses are easily
transmitted by touching a
contaminated surface as well
as by direct contact or by
eating food or drinking
liquids that have been
contaminated with the virus.
Noroviruses are notoriously
difficult to kill with normal
cleaning and disinfecting
procedures. Surfaces that
have been contaminated with
stool or vomit should be
cleaned immediately and
disinfected with a freshly
prepared diluted bleach
solution or a bleach-based
household cleaner.
Symptoms include nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and
stomach cramping. Some may
have fever, chills, headache,
muscle aches and a general
sense of tiredness. The
symptoms can begin suddenly
and an infected person may go
from feeling well to very
sick in a very short period
of time. In most people, the
illness lasts for about one
or two days. People with
norovirus illness are
contagious from the moment
they begin feeling sick until
at least three days after
they recover. Some people may
be contagious for even
longer, she added. Infection
can be more severe in young
children and elderly people.
Dehydration can occur rapidly
and may require medical
treatment or
hospitalization.
“Unfortunately, there is no
specific medications to treat
norovirus, but infected
people should drink plenty of
liquids to replace fluid lost
through vomiting and
diarrhea,” Davies said. “The
best course of action is
prevention.”
Davies offered several simple
steps to take if you suspect
the presence of a
norovirus:
Wash hands frequently with
soap and water, especially
after toilet visits and
before preparing, serving or
eating food or drink. Hand
sanitizers are not as
effective against
norovirus.
Clean and disinfect surfaces
contaminated with vomit or
diarrhea immediately using a
bleach-based household
cleaner, or dilute household
bleach 1:10 in water (must be
mixed fresh daily; never use
undiluted bleach).
Stay home when sick.
Do not prepare food for other
people when sick and for at
least three days
afterward.
For more information about
norovirus, see the Division
of Public Health Web site at
www.ncpublichealth.com. More
detailed information about
cleanup in private homes and
in other settings can be
found at
www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/ehs/df
p_fooddefense-
epidemiology.htm.
Valentine’s Heart Health
Nothing brings in Valentines
like learning how to keep
your heart healthy! This
educational program seeks to
target individuals who are at
high risk of having heart
problems. Participants will
learn what they can do to
reduce their risk of a heart
attack
and what changes in their
lifestyle they need to make.
The program will be held at
SISC
on Tues., Feb. 14 from 12:30 -
1:30 p.m., sponsored by
Bayada Nurses with RN, Shannon
Williams presenting. A light
lunch will be included.
Please RSVP with a $1
donation to
South Iredell Senior Center
by Fri., Feb. 10.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
PERFECT POSTURE FOR PERFECT HEALTH
Wednesday, Feb 15 1:00pm to
2:30pm
at Iredell Senior Center,
Statesville, NC
Has poor posture put you in a
slump? Come lean why poor
posture can cause pain,
discomfort, & even put you in
a bad mood. Door prizes.
Presented by Dr. Cedermark,
with Statesville Chiropractic
Clinic. No fee but please
register by February 13th.
Massage Therapy
A massage positively affects
blood pressure, pulse, and
skin temperature. It increases
lymph flow rate by 7 - 9
times. Massages are now
available at South Iredell
Senior
Center. The next sessions
will be held on February
13th, 14th and 15th.
Appointments are
required. Massage therapy is
particularly valuable for the
problems associated with
growing older. The benefits
of massage encompass
conditions that may arise
with age,
such as: muscular stiffness,
arthritis, tendonitis,
bursitis, and respiratory
problems such as
asthma and emphysema. Massage
encourages circulation,
decreases muscular stiffness,
and helps to decrease
inflammation that may rest in
the joints. Careful massage
can help
provide the elderly with
symptomatic relief and enable
seniors to extend the
vitality in
their lives. NEW SENIOR RATE
is $20 for 30 minutes; $40
for 60 minutes. Call 704-
662-3337 for an
appointment.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
What Happens When Medicare Wants to Take Mom’s House
On Wed., Feb. 22 from 12:30-
1:30 Dorance D. Greer III
with Synergy Investment Group
will present on “What Happens
when Medicare wants to take
Mom's House? Discussion
will include: The “Spend-
down” or Deductible, Estate
Recovery by Medicaid, Asset
Protection from Medicaid,
Long-Term Care non-
forfeiture, and North
Carolina- LTC
Partnership Program. The
program will be held at South
Iredell Senior Center and a
pizza
lunch will be included. To
attend the presentation,
please RSVP with a $1
donation to
South Iredell Senior Center
by Mon., Feb. 20. There will
be no selling or asking for
personal information. This
program is for educational
purposes only.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Now What Was I Saying?
A Brain Health Presentation-
Wednesday, Feb 22 10:00am
at Iredell Senior Center,
Statesville, NC
Learn how your brain and
memory work and ways that you
can maintain a healthy brain
as you age. This seminar will
be fun, interactive and you
may even learn something
about yourself! Sponsored by
the Alzheimer's Association.
No fee but registration
required by February 20
Iredell Senior Center
344 E. Front St.
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-8568
Service for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
The deaf and hard of hearing
can now receive services from
the DHHS Division of
Services for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing at South
Iredell Senior Center on
Thurs., Feb.
23. Services include:
Advocacy, information,
counseling, skills
development and tools
for deaf, hard of hearing,
deaf-blind and speech-
impaired individuals and
their families.
Telecommunications access for
all through relay services
and assistive technology is
available. Consultation and
training is available for
agencies, organizations and
businesses such as law
enforcement, hospitals, 911
call centers, churches and
hotels – so
that people with hearing loss
may experience full access.
For services and more
information call 838-432-5335
voice or 828-432-5338 TTY.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Blood Drive
Saturday, Feb 25 11:00am to
3:30pm
at Chestnut Grove Community
Center, Statesville, NC
Phone: (704) 876-3131
Phone: (704) 876-3131
All are invited to donate.
The current blood supply has
dropped critically low at
this time of year. Your
donation of blood makes a
difference in the lives of
people who must have repeated
transfusions of blood or
those with diseases such as
sickle cell anemia, heart
disease, hypertension related
kidney disease, cancer or
injury. Please call (704) 876-
3131 if you need to schedule
a specific time to donate.
The drive is sponsored by
Statesville Branch NAACP and
the Community Center.
Gift for a Gift Bingo
Bring a prize and enjoy a
morning of playing bingo on
Tues., Feb.7, 14 and 28 at
South
Iredell Senior Center from
10:30 a.m. to noon. Each
person is to donate an item
toward
the game in order to play.
Refreshments to share are
welcome. Whether playing
bingo or
not, all bingo prize
donations are appreciated and
help to make the game that
much more
fun. SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR
CENTER (SISC)
202 North
Church Street,
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 662-3337
Tabletop Gardening
Learn to create indoor
gardens using unique
containers and placement of
plants in your
home. Feature water gardens,
terrariums, desert gardens,
herb gardens and forcing bulbs
for early spring blooming.
The class will be held at
South Iredell Senior Center
on Mon.,
March 5 from 10-11:30 a.m.
There is no fee, but
registration should be made
by calling
704-662-3337 by Fri., March
2.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Matter of Balance –Learn to Prevent Falls
Many people think falls are a
normal part of aging. The
truth is they're not. Most
falls can
be prevented—and older adults
have the power to reduce
their risk. The fear of
falling
can result in turning down a
chance to go out with family
or friends; it can cause you
to
cut down on a favorite
activity. A Matter of
Balance: Managing Concerns
about Falls is a
program that can help you.
Fear of falling can be just
as dangerous as falling
itself.
SISC February 2012 Upcoming
Events
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People who develop this fear
often limit their activities,
which can result in severe
physical weakness, making the
risk of falling even greater.
Many individuals also
experience increased
isolation and depression when
they limit their interactions
with
family and friends. A Matter
of Balance can help people
improve their quality of life
and
remain independent. A Matter
of Balance is designed to
reduce the fear of falling and
increase one’s activity
level. Participants learn to
set realistic goals to
increase activity,
change their environment to
reduce fall risk factors, and
learn simple exercises to
increase strength and
balance. This FREE program
will be taught at South
Iredell Senior
Center every Tuesday and
Wednesday from 10 - noon,
March 6 – 28, 2012. A workbook
is provided and refreshments
are served. Please call the
Senior Center at 704-662-3337
to
register. Space is limited
and pre-registration is
required
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Hawaii Waikiki Beach
Oahu and Maui Hawaii
Vacation
South Iredell Senior Center
is offering a two Island
Aloha Hawaiian Vacation
leaving on
June 11 and returning on
June 19, 2012. This trip
package includes:
• Round trip transportation
and airfare, flying Delta
out of Charlotte and changing
planes in Atlanta.
• 7 nights at the Waikiki
Beach Front Outrigger Reef
on the Beach Hotel and
Resort in Honolulu
• A fresh flower lei
greeting
• Breakfast each morning at
the hotel (a total of 6)
• A one-day island excursion
on the beautiful Island of
Maui
• A grand circle island tour
of Honolulu
• A sunset dinner
• A day at the Polynesian
Culture Center - Ambassador
Package that includes an
evening luau and show
• A tour of the USS Arizona
Memorial
• Honolulu City Highlights
tour
• Taxes and gratuities
The cost is $3,150 per
person based on double
occupancy. This trip is open
to the public,
but due to the extent of the
trip, young children will
not be permitted. Space on
the trip is
based on availability at the
time of deposit. A $100
deposit is due at
registration with
final payment due by March
9, 2012. Call 704-662-3337
for more information. Trip
protection plan is available
for a cost of approximately
$149 per person, depending on
age. A 48 hour cancellation
notice prior to the trip is
required.
South Iredell Senior Center,
202 N. Church St. Mooresville, NC 28115 (lower level of the Mooresville Citizen's Center - downtown Mooresville)
(704) 662-3337
Are You Struggling to Read the Small Print?
There will be a free Low
Vision Clinic on Fri., March
16 at South Iredell Senior
Center
provided by Metrolina
Association for the Blind.
Dr. N. Elaine Osborne, OD,
and the low
vision staff aboard the
Mobile Low Vision Clinic will
provide low vision
evaluations.
There is help if you or your
loved one is losing their
vision. For more information
or to
schedule an appointment,
contact Maggie Edmunds, MAB
Case Manager for S. Iredell
County 704-887-5100.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
FREE Legal Services
Legal Aid of NC will be at
South Iredell Senior Center
on Thurs., March 1 & 22 to
provide free legal services
to older adults. An
appointment is required, call
toll free 1-
877-579-7562 M-F 9-11 a.m.
and 1-3 p.m. To qualify for
services at no fee, tell the
person answering the phone
that you are a senior from
Region F. Lawyer, Shazia
Anwar,
will schedule an appointment
to meet with you at the
Senior Center. She handles
wills,
advanced directives,
landlord/tenant issues,
public benefits, consumer
issues such as
bankruptcy and unemployment
benefits. This is a one-on-
one legal counseling
session.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Senior Mind Games
This is a fun but educational
program that will teach you
activities designed to keep
seniors minds active and
alert. Recent studies have
shown these activities
actually help
slow down the progression of
some dementia, as well as,
delay the onset of Alzheimer’s
disease. The program will be
held at South Iredell Senior
Center on Thurs., March 29 at
11 a.m. A light lunch will be
included, sponsored by Home
Instead Senior Care. Please
RSVP with a $1 donation to
South Iredell Senior Center
by March 23.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Help for Seniors Filing Their Taxes
AARP Tax Aide will be at the
South Iredell Senior Center
on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. February 2 through
April 12 to help seniors
file their taxes. An
appointment is
required and you must bring
all tax papers and your 2010
tax return. An interpreter is
available upon prior request
for Spanish speaking
individuals, and a
wheelchair is located
at the Senior Center to help
assist individuals who are
physically impaired. This
FREE
service is available to all
seniors and low income
individuals. The service
will also be
available on a first come,
first serve basis at the
Mooresville Recreation
Department at
the War Memorial Building
every Tuesday from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Appointments are
not
taken at this site so
individuals will be assisted
in the order of their
arrival. If you would
be interested in becoming a
Tax Aide Volunteer Counselor
please call 704-662-3337 for
more information.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Are you one of over 44
million Americans who are
providing unpaid and informal
care to
family members or friends? If
you provide help to a loved
one, then POWERFUL
TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS classes
are for you! Learn how to
reduce personal stress,
communicate effectively with
others and handle challenging
situations. Learn how to:
Handle tough caregiving
decisions, hold family
meetings, family caregivers
in the
workplace, long distance
caregiving, grandparents
raising grandchildren,
accessing local
resources, how to handle
grief, loss, end of life
issues, and much more! This 6
week 2.5
hour course will enhance your
caregiving skills and
knowledge. Class dates are:
April 4th,
April 11th, April 18th, April
25th, May 2nd, and May 9th,
2012 from 1 to 3:30 pm held at
South Iredell Senior Center,
202 N. Church Street,
Mooresville, NC 28115. There
is no
cost, but donations are
greatly appreciated. Respite
Care can be provided for your
family
member, but this must be
reserved in advance. For more
information or to register;
contact Jackie Negley at (704)
873-5171 or Ann Simmons at
(704)878-3157. Thanks to
NC Cooperative Extension, and
Iredell Council on Aging for
their cooperation with this
project, provided by Legacy
Health System.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
Weathers Creek Workshops
CLEVELAND — Weathers Creek
workshops offer a one-day
get away to a secluded farm
located in Iredell County
between Cleveland and
Mooresville. Class size is
kept small, which allows for
more individual interaction.
Our upcoming workshops:
• Jan. 21, Ian
Huckabee, “Social Media: The
Web Ahead for Writers.” In
this workshop, you’ll
discover new ways to use the
Web and social media to
build audience and online
engagement with readers,
other writers, publishers,
bookstores and reviewers.
Registration is still
open.
• Feb. 18, Ron
Stodghill, “The Absent
Witness.” Award-winning
journalist and author
Stodghill will help students
explore the techniques and
tools for writing
emotionally-layered
narrative nonfiction by
reassembling scenes, moments
and characters that have
slipped away into the
past.
• March 10, Jessica
Handler, “More than ME in
Memoir.” Handler, author of
the memoir “Invisible
Sisters,” says, “A good
memoir tells your story, but
in order to capture your
reader’s heart and
imagination, the best
memoirs integrate the
personal with the factual,
and place your story within
the beauty and tragedy of
the larger world.”
• April 14, Debbie
Moose, “Cooking Up Family
History.” Award-winning
cookbook author Moose’s
class will show participants
how to preserve family
recipes and history through
making a family cookbook.
We'll talk about options for
organizing a cookbook, ways
to get the recipes and how
to write recipes down in
readable/usable form.
Sessions are $75 each. All
sessions include a homemade
lunch. Deadlines for
registration: Feb. 10 for
Feb. 18 session; March 2 for
March 10 session; April 6
for April 14 session.
Classes are limited to 14
people. Discounts are
offered if you sign up for
more than one session. Gift
certificates are available.
All sessions start promptly
at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.
For more info call 704-662-
0187.
AARP Drivers Safety Course
On Wed., April 18 from 12:30-
4:30 p.m. Don Higgie will
instruct a drivers safety
course
at South Iredell Senior
Center. Students completing
the course will receive a
Drivers
Safety Course certificate
from AARP. Some insurance
companies will give a discount
upon completion of the
course. Check with your auto
insurance carrier. Cost of
the course
is $12 if an AARP member.
Cost for non-members is $14.
Those taking the course need
to arrive prior to 12:30 p.m.
Members will be required to
show their AARP card to Mr.
Higgie on April 18. Checks
should be made payable to
AARP and are due to the Senior
Center by Mon., April 16.
Payment can be mailed to
SISC, 202 N. Church St.,
Mooresville, NC 28115. Be
sure to include your name,
phone number, and indicate
drivers safety course.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
FREE Cholesterol & Blood Sugar Screening
The amount of cholesterol in
your blood is a good
predictor of your risk for
heart disease
and stroke. Lake Norman
Regional Medical Center will
provide free cholesterol and
blood sugar checks at South
Iredell Senior Center on
Tues., May 22 from 1 -2 p.m.
Don’t wait until it’s too
late; know your cholesterol
level and risk factor. No
appointment
needed.
SOUTH IREDELL SENIOR CENTER
(SISC)
202 North Church
Street,
Mooresville, NC
28115
(704) 662-3337
FREE Senior Counseling Services & Enrollment
Assistance (by appointment)
Legal Aid of NC services.
Call 1-877-579-7562 to
schedule an appointment -
Region F.
Long Term Care Counseling is
offered the 3rd Tuesday of
every month.
Senior Legal Services and
Counseling is offered the
1st Wednesday of every month.
Nursing Home & Assistive
Living counseling the 3rd
Tuesday of every month.
Social Security on-line
enrollment is offered M-F 8
a.m. -5 p.m.
Seniors’ Health Insurance
Information Program (SHIIP) -
Medicare and Insurance
Counseling. Volunteer
counselors trained by the NC
Dept. of Insurance provide
free
individual assistance to
people, who are Medicare
eligible. Counselors advise
about
Medicare, Medicare Part D,
Low Income Subsidy
Assistance, Medicare
supplements,
Medicare Advantage, long -
term care insurance, assist
with billing problems and
Medicare fraud and abuse.
Call 704-873-8568 for an
appointment.
All counseling service and
enrollment assistance is
held at South Iredell Senior
Center by
appointment. There is no
fee, but donations are
appreciated. A Hispanic
speaking
interpreter to assist with
these counseling services
can be available upon
request. For
more information call South
Iredell Senior Center.
Stroke Survivor Support
Support Groups held at South
Iredell Senior Center
Group meets the 1st Thursday
of each month from 1-3 p.m.
The
group reaches out to
individuals in the community
and supports them in coming
to terms
with how their life has
changed and issues they face
in every day life.
*Diabetes Support Group
meets on the 4th Monday at
12 noon.
*Dementia Support Group
meets on the 2nd Wednesday
at 2 p.m. and is designed for
caregivers of individuals
with dementia.
Daycare provided upon prior
request and
arrangement. These support
groups are open to the
community. This group is
supported
by the Western Carolina
Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association.
Support Groups held at South Iredell Senior Center
*Stroke Survivor Support
Group meets the 1st Thursday
of each month from 1-3 p.m.
The
group reaches out to
individuals in the community
and supports them in coming
to terms
with how their life has
changed and issues they face
in every day life.
*Diabetes Support Group
meets on the 4th Monday at
12 noon.
*Dementia Support Group
meets on the 2nd Wednesday
at 2 p.m. and is designed for
caregivers of individuals
with dementia. Daycare
provided upon prior request
and
arrangement. These support
groups are open to the
community. This group is
supported
by the Western Carolina
Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association.
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