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AUGUST 2010 – It's A Good Life Supplement To Shelby Shopper & Info For Safe Driving Class Start Your Engines The Council on Aging/Senior Center offers the AARP’s Safe Driving Course several times a year; these courses are taught by AARP trained instructors. If you missed the Spring class, have no fear, because the next class is just around the corner. The class will be offered at the Leona Smith Neal Senior Center, located at 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, from 9:00 am until 1:00 on August 20, 2010. As we age, our reflexes become slower, our vision and hearing gradually diminish all of which affects our ability to drive safely. The AARP’s Safe Driving Program includes a comprehensive curriculum designed especially for the older motorist. Participants age 50 and above will refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Also included is a review on how to handle adverse weather conditions and traffic hazards as well as how the effects of aging and medications impact driving. For more information or to register for the class, please call the Senior Center at 704- 482-3488. There is a fee of $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-AARP members to cover the cost for materials, which will due to the instructor on the date of the class. (You must present your AARP membership card to receive the discount on August 20, 2010.) Mark your calendars and join us for this important safety course. For more information, please contact the Senior Center at 704-482-3488 or labernethy@agingcouncil.org. Free Coffee And Conversation With Dr. David Barker, Hospice Physician Topic: What’s Up Doc? How to make the most of your doctor’s visit. When: Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm Where: Neal Senior Center, 100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LIGHT REFRESHEMENTS SPONSORED BY STERLING HOUSE SHELBY Program provided by Journey – Partnership for End-of-Life Issues. For more information, please contact Pam Isaacs at 704-487-4677 Dine ` Senior's Lifestyle Publication - Page 3 Auditions To Be Held – Aug. 23 & 24 “The Last Day at W.O.R.K.” is the title of the one-act Dinner Theatre production, which will be performed as part of the Council on Aging/Senior Center’s Annual Membership Event on October 28, 2010. There are 8 main characters in the production, (6 women and 2 men), who will be cast during auditions, which will be held August 23rd (4-6 pm) and August 24th (3-5 pm) as well as some walk on parts with little or no dialogue. There will be parts available for the novice to experienced thespian. The Last Day at W.O.R.K. is about a radio station in a small southern town, W.O.R.K. is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners, a couple in their 70’s, have invited back their old favorite acts for one last nostalgic show. Rebecca M. Reger will be directing our Dinner Theatre production again this year. Ms. Reger is a retired drama teacher as well as a member of the Greater Shelby Community Theater Board of Directors. Most recently, Ms. Reger recently directed GSCT’s produc- tion of “The Boys Next Door” and the Council on Aging/Senior Center’s production of “At Half Time.” Her theater credits are extensive, on either side of the footlights. The Senior Center is fortunate to have Ms. Reger as part of this production and we are very excited about the opportunity of working with her again. So, if you are a budding thespian, an old hand at theater arts or have a natural flair for drama, we need you!!! Please contact the Senior Center if you wish to audition at 704-482- 3488. Coming In September_ National Senior Center Month “Your Place to Connect,” Neal Senior Center, 100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 September 3, 2010 FREE LUNCH AND LEARN 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 September 17, 2010 HEALTH FAIR 8 am – 11 am Screenings include: height, weight, blood pressure, density, vision, hearing and a comprehensive blood panel. September 23, 2010 FREE LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm ` The Council on Aging/Senior Center’s Dine Around Club will meet for its monthly sampling of the finest cuisine in Cleveland County on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 5:00 pm at Mi Pueblito, located at 213 W. Warren Street, Shelby. Please note, you must sign-up prior to Tuesday, AUGUST 24th if you plan to join us for the delectable, mouthwatering delights in store at Mi Pueblito. A final count of partici- pants has to be made on August 25th so the restaurant can be prepared for our arrival. The Dine Around Club, not only provides seniors with an opportunity to enjoy the good food of area restaurants, but it provides a wonderful time to socialize with other older adults. If you have not participated with the Dine Around Club, we invite you to join us. You’ll have a great time, enjoy delicious food and make a new friend or two. If you have any questions, please contact the Senior Center, 704-482-3488. Enjoying the best food in Cleveland County “But What If I Live? The American Retirement Crisis” Presented by: Renaissance Financial Managers and Capital Investment Advisory Services. Alston Bridges Barbecue provided OPEN TO PUBLIC: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED September 23, 2010 DINE AROUND: FATZ CAFÉ 5:00 pm September 24, 2010 POOL PARTY 11:30 -1:30 Home Repair The Council on Aging Home Repair Program provides assistance to older adults whose homes need minor repairs, weatherization, or smoke detectors. ‘Your One Stop Home Medical Shop’‘Your One Stop Home Medical Shop’ MEDICAL ARTS Now serving Cleveland, Rutherford, Gaston, Lincoln, Burke & Catawba Counties! Jazzy Power Chairs, Scooters & Seat Lift Chairs Complete Home Oxygen Services, CPAP & BIPAP Units Nebulizers, Nebulizer Medications, & Diabetic Supplies Call For Details! Name Brand Diabetic Shoes & Socks - Great Selection! Medical Hosiery by Jobst, T.E.D., Futuro, Spa & Activa Medical Arts Pharmacy Home Medical Equipment & Supply 108 East Grover Street - Shelby (One block west of the hospital) Home Delivery & In-Home Demonstrations* Call for details today! Toll Free 1-877-627-7627 or 704-487-8068 Nebulizers, Nebulizer Medications, Diabetic Shoes & Testing Supplies PHARMACY ‘Your One Stop Home Medical Shop’ Ambulation Aids Bathroom Safety Bedside Commodes Bed Wedges Breast Pumps Blood Pressure Kits CPAP & BIPAP Cervical Traction Cushions & Pillows Diabetic Monitors Diabetic Footwear Decubitus Care Extremity Pumps Hospital Beds Impotence Devices Incontinence Supplies Medical Legwear Nebulizers Nutritionals Orthopedic Supports Ostomy & Urologicals 24 hr. Oxygen Service Power Wheelchairs Seat/Lift Recliners Wound Care Supplies Help is also given in locating resources to handle more extensive repairs. Persons age 60 and older are eligible for this service and may call Gail Anthony at 704-482-3488 for assistance. Cost: $5 Fun, Games, Music and Lunch For more information or to pre-register for any of these upcoming events, please call 704- 482-3488. bone

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