Friends Northern Wake Senior Center

This month's newsletter includes our 2023 Annual Report and we welcome our new board members!

News from Friends of the NWSC Friends Helping Friends     Donate Now Visit our Website   January 2024 Newsletter 2023 Annual Report DOWNLOAD Friends of the Northern Wake Senior Center has just wrapped up another successful year s

Remember the popular police TV show "Hill Street Blues" back in the 1980s? Every week the sergeant would end the daily briefing with “Let’s be careful out there.”
That’s our message as well. Winter is the time of year when emergency departments see more elderly patients due to falls. Whether it’s the stairs or an icy sidewalk, be careful out there.
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We all face challenges as we age. They may be physical, cognitive, social, financial or personal. But one thing is for sure – life keeps changing. It’s okay to ask for help or support when you need it. You don’t need to travel this journey of life alone. As the song says, “just reach out...” and you’ll find a helping hand.
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It’s a new year – and a new beginning. Forget those resolutions. We never keep them anyway. Let’s make resolutions that really matter. It may be a call or visit to a distant friend or relative. It may be a promise to be more caring and less critical. It may be a wish to patch up a broken relationship or heal hurt feelings. Think about what would make a difference and what’s important to your life and to those you cherish. What’s your resolution?
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Connecting with friends and family are a holiday tradition. It may be a phone call, a card, a meal, or a party. Let’s remember to keep this tradition all year round to show our love, support and help to all. Northern & Eastern Wake Senior Centers

Great time at the Jingle Bell Walk
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Our November Newsletter!

News from Friends of the NWSC Friends Helping Friends   Donate Now Visit our Website   November 2023 What Are You Thankful For? If you’re reading this newsletter, you’re most likely an active member of our Northern Wake Senior Ce

Inside the Brains Of Super Agers - from MBG Health
"We all encounter stress and have the opportunity to react in different ways. One reaction can be to rise above, and it seems like these super-agers are particularly good at identifying the best in a situation and figuring out how to move on."

People Who Are 100+ Years Old Share These "Super-Ager" Brain Traits What do these people do to both grow so old and stay so sharp?

Take a look - October Newsletter from Friends of the NWSC!

https://conta.cc/46vr5AK

News from Friends of the NWSC Friends Helping Friends   Donate Now Visit our Website   October 2023 Growth Has Costs As the leaves turn, days shorten, and temperatures cool (thank goodness!), Fall is a reminder that our lives are

This BBQ fundraiser benefits "Friends Northern Wake Senior enter", a non-profit organization of volunteers raising funds to support the Senior Center in Wake Forest. A great non-profit that provides needed extra funding for the Center.
The event is set for Friday, October 20 from 11:00-1:00.
Tickets are $10 per lunch, it’s a “drive-through” situation.
Tickets are only pre-sold at the Senior Center front desk. Please share! 👇👇

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September. It was established as a national holiday to pay tribute to the contributions of all American workers. Labor Day is a great time to relax, enjoy your time off work, and be around your loved ones. When celebrating this holiday with your loved ones, make sure the activities are appropriate for you to get them most enjoyment from them. Here are some ideas for you and your family to celebrate Labor Day!
• Do Crafts Together
• Bring Out Family Photos
• Host a BBQ
• Gather with Other Seniors
• Take a Break from the Heat
• Attend a Family-Friendly Performance
• Bake Some Treats
• Watch a Movie
• RELAX!

9 Safe Labor Day Activities for Seniors Labor Day is a great time to relax, enjoy your time off work, and be around your loved ones. Here are safe ways to spend time with seniors on Labor Day.

Our August newsletter - give it a read! 👓

News from Friends of the NWSC Friends Helping Friends   Donate Now Visit our Website   August 2023 Don’t Count Us Out - We’re All in! Ageing can be a time of growth and exploration. We are not rusty buckets. We are the shiny colo

Today is "National Relaxation Day". Always live your best life. 🎉🎈

(Original art created in less than 10 seconds by the Ai tool DALL-E when given the prompt: "Create a pop art painting of seniors living their best life.")

Ageing can be a time of growth and exploration. We are not rusty buckets. We are the shiny bucket full of new plants. We are vibrant individuals still seeking new experiences, challenges, interests, ideas and relationships.

Stay cool in this summer heat. Relax with friends, read a good book, play cards, or binge on a good TV series or movie – with a bowl of ice cream. Whatever suits your fancy.
But take the heat seriously as the National Institutes of Health reports that, “Heat related dangers soar for older adults….” Learn the warning signs and how to get help!

Heat-related health dangers for older adults soar during the summer NIH tips help reduce risk of hyperthermia.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?
That’s not the answer for how and why your hearing may change as you age.
Heritage Audiology - Hearing Aids - Tinnitus Consultations answers common questions about your hearing in this podcast:
𝙝𝙩𝙩𝙥𝙨://𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙪.𝙗𝙚/𝙭𝙈𝘽𝙂𝘾𝙂-𝙤3𝙚𝙠

𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Whether it’s an art class or dance instruction, Ga***rd Piccard is an inspiration to creativity. A talented artist in multi-media, his popular classes have helped seniors find and explore their talents. This soft spoken man is a powerful presence encouraging others to expand their abilities whether it’s holding a paint brush or learning a complicated dance move. Please send Ga***rd your thanks and let him know what a difference he makes as an instructor at the Northern Wake Senior Center. 🕺💃

Seniors are the flowers in the garden who keep blooming year after year. Despite the storms and the rain, we are better and more beautiful over time.

Wake Forest residents invited to Public Transit Plan open house July 10

The Town of Wake Forest is developing a plan for the future of public transit. Area residents are invited to attend an open house on Monday, July 10, to learn more about this initiative, view draft transit alternatives, and provide feedback.

Open house sessions will be offered on July 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center (AMC), 416 N. Taylor St. The AMC can be reached by the Wake Forest Loop (WFL) A and B bus routes. Riders can hop off at the Juniper Avenue bus stop at Taylor Street to reach the center.

Both sessions will have an informal, open house-style format, along with the same content, so residents may drop in anytime from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. to view displays, ask questions, and share comments.

The purpose of the Public Transit Plan is to:
1) evaluate existing service;
2) understand the viability of alternatives to fixed-route services; and
3) recommend a solution for transit expansion.

For more information, email Planner II Emma Linn at [email protected].

This project is supported by a grant from US Treasury as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds award totaling $14.5 million. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/TOWF_ARPA.

Remember Alice in the Looking Glass? Your reflection may not look like her, but these large mirrors for exercise classes help members check their position and movement for maximum benefit. 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️
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Ropes, dumbbells and weights. Friends purchased equipment for this new class designed to help build strength and endurance. Originally designed to interest more men to join the Center, it’s become a popular class for both men and women! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️

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Hanging a sheet never makes sharp viewing. Nor does an aging screen. Thanks to the Friends, the Center now has a large TV with a movable stand for large audiences. No longer will viewers have to squint to watch videos and presentations. 👍👍

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
That was the question posed and answered by volunteers and staff in this appreciation video. Think about what your life would be like without the Center and what it has meant to you. It’s more than classes and activities. It’s a community filled with relationships, support and information with people who care.
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪?

Testimonials from Northern Wake Senior Center Members 11 minute video with testimonials from Northern Wake Senior Center Members (and staff) that was shown at the Friends of the Northern Wake Senior Center Donor...