Caldwell Senior Center Community Calendar for February

LENOIR, NC (January 22, 2019) — Here is the Caldwell Senior Center Community Calendar for February.

Friday, February 1
VAYA Health’s Geriatric and Adult Mental Health Specialty Team will host a FREE seminar on “PTSD:  Invisible Scars” and “Commonly Misused Medications:  Understanding Medication Effects on the Aging Brain” at the Satie & J.E. Broyhill Caldwell Senior Center from 10:00am-12:00 noon.  Community individuals, agency staff serving older adults, caregivers and anyone interested in learning about this topic are encouraged to attend.  Please register at (828) 758-2883.  The Senior Center is a United Way of Caldwell County Agency.

Friday, February 1
McCreary Cancer Center’s Medical Oncologist, Dr. James Hathorn, will give a FREE program at the senior center about different types of cancer, treatment options and services that are available on Feb. 1^st from 1:00-2:00 PM.  Please register at 758-2883.  Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Monday, February 4
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a FREE 6-week program for caregivers who need emotional support.  You will develop many self-care tools to:  reduce stress, reduce negative self-talk and communicate with family.  Each participant receives a FREE copy of The Caregiver Helpbook.  Join Mary Mitchell, Family Caregiver Specialist and Karen Phoenix, Project CARE Family Consultant with WPCOG for this informative program Feb. 4^th-Mar. 11^th at 3:00pm at the Senior Center.  You must register at 758-2883 as space is limited.  Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.  Please register at (828) 758-2883.  The Senior Center is a United Way of Caldwell County Agency.

 Tuesday, February 5
Representatives from Bark Mobile/Carolina West will be at the Senior Center to teach a FREE smartphone clinic on Feb. 5^th at 10:00am.  Bring your smartphone and questions to learn how to make the most out of using your phone.  A follow-up class for those that participate will be held Feb. 15^th at 1:00pm.  Please call to register at 758-2883.  Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Tuesday, February 5
Ask an Attorney!  Attorneys with Heritage Law will be at the Senior Center on Feb. 5^th at 3:30pm for a FREE program to answer questions about estate planning documents, Medicaid programs that help pay for long term care and any questions you may have at the meeting.   Please register at 758-2883.  You may submit any questions when you call.  Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Friday, February 8
The Caldwell Senior Center will host a FREE “Property Tax Exemption Program” on Feb. 8^th at 10:00am.  Brittany Kanupp with the tax office will facilitate this informative program.  Please register at (828) 758-2883.  The Senior Center is a United Way of Caldwell County Agency.

Friday, February 8
The Caldwell Senior Center is excited to host FREE live music with Jim Coffey on the guitar.  Come enjoy a time of great music, tap your toes to familiar songs and make requests each month on the 2^nd Friday at 1:00pm.  Please register at 758-2883.  The Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Tuesday, February 12
Representatives from Bark Mobile/Carolina West will be at the Senior Center to teach a FREE iPhone clinic on Feb. 12^th at 10:00am.  Bring your iPhone and questions to learn how to make the most out of using this device.  A follow-up class for those that participate will be held Feb. 22nd at 1:00pm.  Please register at (828) 758-2883.  The Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Tuesday, February 12
The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a FREE program called “Legal and Financial Planning” on Feb. 12^th at 3:00pm.  Casey Pope with the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss legal and financial issues to consider and how to put plans into place.  Please call (828) 758-2883 to register.  The Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Friday, February 15
The Better Breather’s Club® will meet on the 3^rd Friday of each month at the Satie & J.E. Broyhill Caldwell Senior Center at 11:00am.  This is a local support group that offers patient-centered, and community-based educational opportunities to persons with chronic lung diseases especially COPD, but also asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis [IPF], lung cancer and other chronic lung diseases.  Family, friends and support persons are welcome.  Volunteers facilitate the groups and work with a Lung Association staff member to provide the service.   Please register at (828) 758-2883.  The Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way of Caldwell County Agency.

Tuesday, February 19
Join Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation for Bingo and prizes from 3:00-4:30pm at the Satie & J.E. Broyhill Caldwell Senior Center.  This event is free!  Please register at 758-2883.  The Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Friday, February 22
Join Catawba Regional Hospice for a FREE program called “Who’s Caring for the Caregiver” at the Caldwell Senior Center from 10:00-11:00am.  Despite its satisfactions, caregiving can take a toll physically, emotionally, and socially.  This class addresses the major challenges and offers practical tips for avoiding caregiver burnout.  Please register at (828) 758-2883.  The Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Tuesday, February 26
Join Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation for Bingo and prizes from 3:00-4:30pm at the Satie & J.E. Broyhill Caldwell Senior Center.  This event is free!  Please register at 758-2883.  The Caldwell Senior Center is a United Way participating agency.

Caldwell Senior Center Newsletter
“The Prime Times” (February/March 2019)

www.caldwellseniorcenter.org

Information courtesy of:
April Austin
Executive Director
Caldwell Senior Center