Under the Shade Tree

By Marie Faircloth

Garland Senior Center

Greeting everyone. Remember what I said to ya’ll about the winter time Thunder and the groundhog shadow. Well, look at all of the snowy weather. Seems there is some truth in our elder folk beliefs . Hope everyone enjoyed the snow. We are closed here at the center today, but we will be back open on Thursday. I just miss my folks.

Lots of things are going on at the center. Big concern now is all bout the 2010 Census. Stand be and be counted. We have people here with census questions who will help fill out the paper work. If you need assistance, call or come by the center. We also have a testing site here on Wednesday and Saturday morning. Please call the center for more information. The number is 529-3931.

On March 4, all at the Garland Center were honored for their volunteer work. We hope that we didn’t miss anyone.

A special thanks to our local veterans officer for your support in helping our veterans. It is wonderful to have these services brought to our seniors.

There are so many opportunities for the senior folk. So we invite you to come out and get educated . A representative from the Consumer Credit Reverse Morgage Program will have a presentation on Tuesday, March 9, at 11 a.m.

Breast Cancer Awareness with Nettie Pernell and Wanda Smiley will be here on March 16, 10 a.m. A Social Security representative will be here on March 17 at 11: 15 a.m.

Weatherization will be here on March 24. Come out and bring a proof of residence, home ownership papers, gas and light bill for one year of Income. That is what you need to get started.

Anyone interested in senior games can call 529-3931 to register. Come on and sign up seniors. Its lots of fun.

There are lots of opportunities at the Butler Court Satellite Center in our next issue, we will give you a list of the happenings. In the meantime, please call Mattie Murphy at Butler Court Senior Site. Call about the games, daily activities and trips. Foot care and much more.

We are in need of someone to teach line dancing. If you have the time and talents, call us at 529-3931. Sewing instructors are also welcome.

Remedies from Woman’s World— Ditch your old shampoo bottles. They are breeding ground for mold.

Fill a spray bottle with vinegar, mist all bathroom surfaces. The acid stops mold and kills odors.

Remember to laugh a lot — share good things with others. Be nice to someone— everybody needs somebody. You might just be that special person.

Thanks to Helen Herring, Doris Hunt, James Robinson, and all my folks who let me know they enjoy my articles. I love to write and share, but sometimes time won’t permit. My goal is to one day write a journal or a small book about some of the wisdom and knowledge of the seniors around me. I love education, but I treasure natural knowledge.

Until next time, continue to live and learn under the shade tree.