ACTIVITIES
The Senior Center is trying to get an AARP Driver Safety Class scheduled at the Parsons Center. We do not have an instructor in our area. If you are interested in being an instructor, you will need to complete an online training session for teaching the class and an in-person training, which may be given online if needed, to complete to process. Anyone interested should contact Terry Stone, tstone8278@suddenlink.net for information. Instructors receive a stipend for teaching the classes. If the instructor goes outside their service and the cost of expenses is higher than the stipend, the instructor will be reimbursed for mileage and a meal.
We have some volunteers from Mt. Grove that are going to get the folks from the Mt. Top Center area moving. Starting on Mondays these ladies will be there from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. to do mild exercises, tai chi, chair dancing, and maybe some yoga. Please plan to attend these sessions to improve your health and balance.
We are trying to entice more seniors to either visit the Mt. Top Center or Parsons Center. We are seeking suggestions of activities that you would attend at either Center. Some possibilities include: dance class, chair exercises, tai chi class, more crafts (be specific), more speakers, or other activities you would be willing to attend, please call Linda J Bonner at 304-478-2423 or write Tucker County Senior Citizens, 217 Senior Lane, Parsons, WV 26287.
Regular monthly activities include: Mt. Top: Free Lunch on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, Outpost (covered dish lunch) on the 3rd Wednesday, and a birthday celebration with cake provided by West Virginia Caring on the 2nd Tuesday.
Parsons: Free Lunch on the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Friday, Outpost on the 1st Tuesday, and birthday celebration is on the 3rd Thursday.
TRIPS
We have been discussing trips for next year. We have decided to offer the following long trips for consideration:
- Amish Theater Land Cruise in Ohio. 3 days/ 2 nights all-inclusive vacation. 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 nights at Berlin Encore Hotel, the Amish Country Theater shows, game shows, contests, trivia, bingo, swimming, etc., most of the things included on a regular cruise except you are on land, not water. There are even “shore excursions” for an additional cost. The cost of this trip will be $550 and the dates are September 26 -29, 2023.
- Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard 7 days/6 nights includes a seafood dinner, ferry ride & tour of Martha’s Vineyard, visit to Newport, RI, tour a historic mansion, and tour Hyannis. The price of this trip will be $1,050. We don’t have definite dates but it will probably be in October.
- Savannah and Charleston 5 days/4 nights includes hotel, breakfasts 1 dinner cruise with entertainment, 1 dinner at the Charleston Crab House, guided tour of Historic Charleston, visit the historic market, guided tour of Savannah, performance at the Historic Savannah Theater, guided tram tour of Jekyll Island, tour of St. Simon Island, and visit to Famous River Street. We are considering this for our Christmas trip for next year. The cost will be $760.
- Nashville 6 days/5 nights includes live show at the Grand Ole Opry, dinner show at Evening at Nashville Nightlife, scenic boat ride through Opryland Atrium, tour of iconic landmarks including backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry, 3 dinners—2 with entertainment, breakfast. We are thinking of doing this trip in June. We don’t have exact dates yet. The price of this trip will be $760.
These are short summaries of the possible trips. All trips include motor coach transportation, baggage handling, and gratuities. You can begin voting for your top 2 favorites. Voting will close on October 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m Voting will. Thank you in advance for helping us decide.
We have already reserved tickets for Sight & Sound Theatre for next July (around the 19th or 20th) to see “Moses.” We do not have an itinerary nor do we have pricing at this time. We will let you know as soon as we decide.
The next trip to the Gandy Dancer Theatre is Saturday, October 22, 2022. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be 6:00 p.m., and the show at 7:00 p.m. You may begin signing up and/or making payments any time now. The final day to make reservations or payments will be October 11, 2022.
MEDICARE ASSISTANCE
The SHIP lady is due in the Parsons Senior Center on the first and third Thursday of the month. If you have a question about Medicare, please call 304-636-4747 to schedule an appointment. Open Enrollment begins October 15th. If you have not scheduled an appointment for a review, I advise you to do it now. The appointment slots fill up very quickly.
The Representative from the Attorney General’s Office will be in Parsons on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. If you have a consumer question or complaint, please stop by and speak with her.
The menu next week will be: Mon.: Macaroni & cheese with hot dogs, stewed tomatoes, broccoli, and pears. Tues.: Pulled pork sandwiches, French fries, baked beans, and peaches. Wed.: Chicken stir fry with rice and vegetables, beets, and applesauce. Thurs.: spaghetti with meat sauce, carrots, bread, and mixed fruit. Friday: Open-face roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, and an apple. All meals are served with your choice of coffee, iced tea, or milk. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.