Davie County recently issued the following announcement.
On Tuesday, December 14, Melissa Welch from Novant Health presented on How to Improve Memory and Brain Health. This presentation was done via Zoom due to COVID-19 traveling restrictions. Senior Services was able to display the presenter on the screen in the front of their multipurpose room and all attendees were able to interact and engage with the presenter. Senior Services partners with Novant Health for a seminar each quarter. Novant Health will be presenting again in March, and you do not want to miss it! You can call Senior Services to reserve your space today.
The holiday season is typically a more difficult time for the homebound seniors in Davie County. Recognizing this, the Rescue House Church donated holiday stockings for each and every one of the homebound seniors in Davie County. Rick Tesh, Rescue House Church member and Meals on Wheels volunteer, helped deliver the stockings to Senior Services, and the Senior Services Meals on Wheels faithful volunteers distributed those with the meals that day. These small gestures are the perfect way to celebrate with those at home. As always, if you are interested in becoming a Meals on Wheels driver and helping the homebound population in Davie County, please contact Senior Services.
On Wednesdays, the Senior Lunchbox program is always Bingo! Throughout the month of December, the weekly morning bingo has been filled with the most exciting holiday prizes. This bingo is so much fun – the game starts out with trying to win with a U shape pattern on your card followed by regular bingo which can be won with the following patterns: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or four corners. The regular bingo is then followed by a coverall for the grand prize. The bingo callers are volunteers, and Senior Services is grateful to Susan Connors and Cheryl Anderson for always being willing to volunteer their time on Wednesday mornings.
Thursday morning brought about loads of laughter with Alice Barnette’s presentation of a “Definition of a Cow.” This is a short skit that goes over all of the parts of a cow and how the cow is actually a machine. Ms.Barnette also talked with the crowd about life on the farm, old sayings, and everyone shared their memories of the past. Some folks even shared their own stories of cows and life on the farm. Many commented on childhood and being gone all day without any worries and coming home when the sun went down. Special memories and moments of reminiscing are always a fun time of sharing at Senior Services.
On Thursday, December 16, the Senior Services building was packed with bingo enthusiasts that came out to the Christmas Bingo spectacular event! This bingo event was sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Brenda Battle. Ms. Battle called the bingo game, and it was a time full of joy and cheer. Snacks were white cheddar popcorn with lemonade and water. Betty Goins and Ray Widner were the top two cover-all winners for the Christmas Bingo. Mr. Widner went home with a 1000 piece Christmas puzzle, and Ms. Goins left with a beautiful hand-made wreath.
On Friday, December 17, the Senior Lunchbox program held their annual Ugly Sweater Contest! This contest is so much fun every year because everyone’s outfits are so fun, creative, and in the holiday spirit! The winners were: Sandra Gebel, Ronnie Knost, and Lanna Pace. As a special surprise for everyone in attendance, Santa Claus made his grand appearance with candy canes for everyone! Folks were able to share what they’d like for Christmas with Santa and take a special picture! It was a perfect way to spend a Friday.
Senior Services wishes each and every one of you a happy holiday season with hopes that anyone 55 and better will make plans to attend all of the upcoming activities in 2022! The January-March Senior Connection Newsletter has been delivered and can be spotted around town. Senior Services hosts a variety of activities that will keep you engaged and excited. To learn more or to be added to the mailing list, give Senior Services a call at 336-753-6230.
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