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Silver QuillValley Senior Services of Ransom & Sargent Counties
NOVEMBER2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
See contact information on
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INFORMATION & REFERRALS
ALWAYS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING OUR LISBON
OFFICE - 683-3131 OR
Toll free: 877-857-3743
Tidbits 2
Help Wanted 2
Nutrition 3
Charitable Giving/ Thanksgiving meal 4
Menu 5
Sargent County Info 6
Ransom County Info 7
Transit Back Info Page
ssAre You Eligible for Fuel Assistance?
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible individuals and families pay part of their home heating costs. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2018.
LIHEAP can help pay for the fuel you use to heat the home you live in from October through May if you buy your heating fuel from a fuel dealer or a utility company (fuel oil, propane, natural gas, electricity, wood, coal or kerosene), or if your rent payments include heat and you do not receive a rent subsidy. The amount of benefits you may be eligible for depends on your income, the type and size of your home and the type of fuel used to heat your home.
To be eligible, the total income of all persons living in your house-hold must be counted. Total income must be below these limits:
1 person household: $28,313 per year 2 person household: $37,025 per year
Note: There is no longer an asset limit to qualify for Fuel Assistance.
Written proof or verification of your income, your heating bill and medical expenses that can be deducted from your income is needed to be sure your eligibility and benefits are calculated correctly.
For more information, call our office at 683-3131 or toll-free at 1-877-857-3743.
ValleySenior Services
PO Box 387Lisbon, ND 58054
Office phone: 683-3131Toll free: 877-857-3743Fax: 701-683-0352For meals or transportation: 701-683-3131 or 877-857-3743Executive Director: Brian ArettValley Senior Services 701-293-1440 or 877-827-1916Resource Specialist:Morgan Weber (701) 683-3131Meal & Transit Coordinator:Nannette “Nan” SeversonMeal Delivery:Russel Anderson; Rita LinderkampRansom Kitchen Staff:Angie Elijah; Kendall Groettum; Dar-lene Dahl; Elise Nylander; Vee Rohn; Nita KitchenSargent Kitchen Staff:Gwen Anderson; Rita Preble; Cheryl Roder; Janet KieferSargent Kitchen Subs:Carolyn Harrison; Delores Lysne; Cheryl HaringTransportation:Kevin Brummond;Cheryl Holmstrom; Lyle Milbrandt; Judy Milbrandt; Charlie Orn; Marlene Hogness; Wilfred Anderson; Bryan Stotts If you are qualified, your rights to receive the services provided by this organization without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap are pro-tected by Federal Law.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact:
Brian Arett, Valley Senior Services,
P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108. (701) 293-1440.
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Statement of Identification - Silver QuillPublished Monthly by: Valley Senior Services
2801 32nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108To receive the Silver Quill call 683-3131 or toll free 1-877-857-3743
or e-mail us at: nseverson@valleyseniors.org
Tidbits• Medicare Part D Enrollment continues through Dec. 7.
Call us st 683-3131 for assistance..• Bingo has started at the Lisbon center on Mondays at 1:00
p.m.• Help Wanted: Meals on Wheels Deliverers - If you would
like to help with the Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivery, please call Nannette at 683-3131.
• Recycle your unneeded bath benches, wheelchairs, toilet risers,etcbycontactingourLisbonoffice
• Reminder: schedule your appointments between 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for Ransom bus & Sargent van transporta-tion. Ransom & Sargent transportation open to the public!
• Transportationnote:pleasecalltheLisbonofficeat1-877-857-3743 or 683-3131 to schedule your rides, do not call the drivers at home.
Help Wanted:Ransom/Sargent Fill-in Cook
Valley Senior Services are looking for a fill-in cook to work in the Ransom/Sargent areas. Fill-in cooks will fill in when the head cook or cook’s helper is ill or on vacation, cooking meals for the sites and Meals on Wheels recipients.
Apply online at www.valleyseniorsservices.org.
Call 701-683-3131 for more information.
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Let’s Converse about CranberriesJanet Brown, Dietitian for Valley Senior Services
Although we main-ly think of cranber-ries during the hol-idays, we should try to include them in our diet through-out the year. Not only are cranber-ries delicious but they have several
nutritious qualities. One may assume you know all there is to know about the cranberry but let’s converse about the reasons to eat this versatile fruit.
Cranberries have been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect. This effect may potentially benefit conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, stomach and digestive disorders and our car-diovascular system.
Most of the cranberry’s health benefits come from the fact that it is one of America’s top 10 antioxidants (substances that make our cells healthy). The urinary tract benefits from the antioxidants called proanthocyanins. These decrease bad bacteria on the urinary tract walls – ideally preventing infections. Proanthocyanins may benefit dental health by also decreasing bacteria from sticking to our teeth and gums.
Other bacteria related to stomach ulcers called Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) may be reduced with regular cranberry intake. Like the urinary tract and teeth and gums, the cranberry may prevent the H. Pylori from attaching to the lining of our stomach.
The cranberry can help our cardiovascular health for several reasons. There’s some sug-gestion the cranberry does the following for our heart and vessels: lowers the bad (LDL) cholesterol; raises the good (HDL) cholesterol;
decreases inflammation, artery stiffness and plaque build-up on artery walls (which causes heart attacks) and lowers blood pressure.
Ideally, you will eat the whole berry rather than drinking the juice (which can contain a lot of calories and carbohydrates). The whole berry is potentially more healthful than other popular berries; however, the whole berry is very tart. Try the dried cranberry (like Craisins®), which can be a more palatable way to add the cran-berry to everyday eating. Cranberries can be a part of many meals and snacks such as: • Add them to your favorite cold or hot cereal
(ie: overnight oats)• Sprinkle a few on your salad with other top-
pings• Freeze whole cranberries and use as “ice
cubes” in sparkling water or iced tea• Blend whole cranberries in your favorite
salsa recipe
Try one of these two easy snack recipes: 1. Take a pretzel rod and dip half of it into pea-
nut butter. Roll the coated end in Craisins®. ENJOY!
2. Snack Mix: Blend dry cereal (Chex, Cheer-ios, Oat Squares, etc…) with Craisins®, small pretzel sticks, peanuts (or nut of choice) – possibly a few dark chocolate chips. ENJOY!
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Ransom Sargent Senior Services,abranchofValleySeniorServices,isanon-profitorganizationservingseniorcitizensinRansomandSargentCounties.Ourservicesinclude:HomeDeliveredMeals,FrozenMeals,CommunityDining,Transpor-tation, Senior Centers, Outreach Assistance and Medicare Part D assistance. In addition, we distribute a monthly publication - The Silver Quill - detailing current and upcoming events of interest to the senior community. If you would like additional informationonourservicespleasecontactourofficeat683-3131or1-877-857-3743.
Your tax deductible contribution to Valley Senior Services of Ransom and Sargent will help us to continue to meet the in-creasing demand for services. Your gift can be mailed to VSS, P.O. Box 387, Lisbon, ND 58054.
Your gift can be designated to *Home Delivered Meals *Congregate Dining * Outreach Assistance *Transportation *Medicare Part D Assistance
Valley Senior Services Inc. has two charitable funds – one that al-lows for gifts to support the current needs of the organization and the other an endowment fund that supports the organization for the coming years. Whether you choose to make a gift now or one in
the future through your estate planning process, the gift can be designated to either of the funds.
Many of us do not have the resources presently available to support the organizations that are near and dear to our heart. However, support can be given in the future through the use of a properly worded bequest in your will or the designation of Valley Senior Services as a beneficiary of life insurance or retirement funds such as 401K or an IRA. Valley Senior Services will work with you and your attorney to properly word a bequest or beneficiary designation to be a part of your will or trust document.
The Executive Director of Valley Senior Services is ready to answer your gift planning questions; he can be reached at…
Brian ArettValley Senior Services valleyseniorservices.org 701-293-14402801 32nd Ave So. facebook.com/ValleySeniorServices 1-877-827-1916 (toll free)PO Box 2217 Fargo, ND 58108
An Opportunity to Give to an Important Purpose… Leaving a lasting legacy benefitting Senior Citizens in need
On Tuesday, November 21, Ransom and Sargent counties will be hosting a Thanksgiving Day meal. Please call your site by Novem-ber 10, to register for the meal. We will be celebrating with Roast Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, yams, cranberry sauce,
lefse and Pumpkin Pie with topping. So come and join us!
The offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 to celebrate the holiday.
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Sargent County Transportation--Open to the public
Call 683-3131 or 1-877-857-3743 and leave a message
Rides provided Tuesday through Thursday on request. Rides provided within the county and sur-
rounding areas - Oakes, Lisbon, Fargo.
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
SARGENT COUNTY
Open: Monday-ThursdayMeals:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Forman Center724-3928
Open: Mon-Thur Meals:
Mon, Tues, Wed, ThursInternet available
Every Monday @ 10:30 - Chair YogaEvery Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program
Gwinner
Call for information about home de-livered meals in the city of Gwinner. Please call if you have a home deliv-ery interest. 683-3131 Rutland Center
724-4074Open Monday-Thursday
Meals:Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Daily puzzles; Club meets 2nd Tuesday @ 1:00. Video Lead Yoga—Monday, Tuesday, and by demand.Every Monday & Tuesday@ 10:30 - Chair Yoga (call Janny for details)
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Milnor Center427-9327
Open Tuesday-FridayMeals:
Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Cards every Tuesday & Friday; Club meets as needed. Internet available.
Every Tuesday & Thursday - @ 10:00 - Bone Builders Exercise Every Tuesday - 1:00 Bridge (call Janice at 427-9462)Every Wed. @ 10:00 - Chair YogaEvery Friday - 1:00 Pinochle
Cogswell Center724-3024
Sargent County Foot Care
724-3725
Sargent County Food Pantry
680-7049Tuesdays 1:00-3:00Sargent County
VSS Resource Specialist 683-3131
VSS Resource Specialist Morgan Weber will help link you to programs including home delivered meals and transportation to maintain your inde-pendence in your own home.
* Please call ahead to sign up for dinner - All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00*
Call Nannette for details - 1-877-857-3743 or
683-3131 - leave a message - Please do not call the driver at home
Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Memorials
Open Monday-FridayMeals:
Monday through Friday
Every Monday @ 10:00 - Chair YogaEvery Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & Foot plus Whist cards Every Thursday - van to Lisbon (call Lisbon office to schedule a ride)2nd Wednesday of month - 1:00 Bingo hosted by HEART programEvery Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise ProgramRegular meetings every other month.
Enderlin Center 437-2669
Meals:No meals being served at this time. Anyone needing frozen
meals should call the Lisbon site at 683-3131
Every Wednesday - van to Lisbon (call 877-857-3743 or 683-3131)
Lisbon Center683-4295
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Open Monday-FridayMeals:
Monday-Friday @ 12:00 Noon
Thursday night pinochle—call Shirley Hanson 683-5639.
Nov. 1 - Golden Rule/Club meeting Nov. 3 - Birthday club @noon
Every Monday - 10:00 Chair Yoga; 1:00 BingoEvery Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & FootEvery Friday - 1:00 RummyEvery Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise ProgramEvery Friday - 9:30 Chair Yoga
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
Ransom County Transportation Open to the public
Call 683-3131 or 1-877-857-3743 and leave a message
Drivers close at 4:00 Mon. - Thur. and Fridays at 3:00Schedule appointments from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please do not call the driver at home to schedule rides.
Sheldon Seniors
No Meals - Call the Lisbon office for frozen meals at
683-3131Potluck 2nd & 4th
Friday of the month Every Monday @ 9:00- Bone Builders Exercise Program
Fort Ransom
Foot Care Ransom County Public Health -
Call 683-6140 for an appointment;Ransom County
Food Pantry701-308-0905
Call Wednesday to order a basket; Thursday basket pick up 1:00-3:00
Ransom County VSS Resource Specialist
683-3131 Resource Specialist Morgan Weber will help link you to programs (such as home delivered meals and trans-portation) to maintain your indepen-dence in your own home.
RANSOM COUNTY
Ransom County Van ScheduleHours: Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Monday-Friday: rides within the city of LisbonWednesdays: rides from Fort Ransom & back
Thursdays: rides from Enderlin & backBus Schedule
2nd & 4th Tuesday and every Thursday to Fargo*Schedule appointment between 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
*Reserve bus ride by 3:00 p.m. the day before riding
IMPORTANT!! Please call ahead to
sign up for dinner so the cook can plan enough
food!
MemorialsJack RegerDr. Butzon
Valley Senior Services, Inc.P.O. Box 2217Fargo, ND 58108
NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE PAIDFARGO, ND 58102PERMIT NO. 1123
Please call
683-3131 to schedule your
ride! Schedule
* Transportation is available in the city of Lisbon from 8 am. - 4pm, Monday through
Thursday. Fridays 8 am to 3 pm. First ride will be given at 8:15 am. Last ride will be given at 3:45 pm.* Transportation to Fargo is available the sec-ond and fourth Tuesday of each month, and every Thursday. Time spent in Fargo will be from 10 am- 4 pm, unless all riders are done earlier.* Transportation from surrounding towns in Ransom County into Lisbon is available monthly from 9:30 am. - 2:30 pm.
Cost (per person)Lisbon: $2 round trip
Enderlin: $5 round tripFargo: $6 round trip
Fort Ransom: $5 round tripSargent County TownsFargo: $7 round trip
Within Sargent: $5 round trip
• Rides are provided on a first-call, first-serve basis. Medical appointments take precedence.
• Vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accomodate accessibility needs.
• For out of town rides, please call at least two days in advance.
Ransom/Sargent Counties Transportaion
Provided by Valley Senior Services
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