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Contents in this issue
Page 1: President’s Message
Page 2 I’M Just Saying...
Page 3-4 Quarterly Event Speakers
Page 5 Stay Informed
Page 6-7Chapter Happenings
Page 8 Richard Gasper Memorial
Page 9-10 Yearly Meeting
Page 11: Spotlight: John Johnson
Page 12: Travel Committee
Page 13-14 Committee Members
Page 15: Health Info
Page 16: Recipes of the Quarter
Page 17:What’s the Scoop
To serve, and not to be served
Our e-Newsletter The purpose of our newsletter is to
provide specialized information to our
targeted audience of Gwinnett County
about our advocacy and services, and also
create credibility and build awareness for
the services and information.
Our Monthly Luncheon Meetings
fourth Thursday -11:00A.M. to 1:00P.M.
Cost: $11.00 per person
Bethesda Park Senior Center
225 Bethesda Church Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Jan-Aug & Dec
Delmar Gardens
3100 Club Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Sept. Oct. Nov.
Vol. 3 Issue 2 Apr—Jun www.aarpchapter2714gwinnett.com 2017
President’s Message 2nd Quarter 2017: As we enter this quarter, I’d like to update you on our chapter, including our meetings, literature, and future events.
For the remainder of the quarter we will meet at Bethesda Senior Center, and hope to use Piccadilly Restaurant to cater our lunches. We have a great time here, and the staff welcomes us with open arms. The board is already working on an acceptable Piccadilly Restaurant contract. As we close out the year we will again have our general meetings at Delmar Gardens, in September, October, and November. September we will have our annual picnic. October is our brown bag auc-tion. November is our annual Thanksgiving dinner.
A literature update is also underway by our board. A committee lead by Gail Bridgette will update and redo our chapter literature. Team Five had a webinar training meeting in prepa-ration for training all our members on using social media. We ask that you bring your smart phones when we hold this general meeting.
We continue to have a great time at our meetings. These meetings include both fun and edu-cation from our speakers and our activities. This is a very strong chapter—a chapter where members are proud of their membership. As we continue to grow, the board continues to provide exciting events. In fact, we have a great board, very eager to share new ideas for this chapter.
We have experienced the challenges that come with any move. One challenge was with food. Delmar Garden spoiled our members—the meals were a meeting highlight. We searched very hard to find a caterer who could handle our group needs. We feel good about our negotiations to have Piccadilly Restaurant cater for us.
Take a moment today to visit our website at www.aarpgwinnett.com and join our Facebook group at AARP Gwinnett Georgia. Become a member. Join one of our many committees. Travel with us as we venture out and about. At our meetings you get to have fun, enjoy out-standing speakers, and also learn about what is going on in Gwinnett County.
Since the beginning, the Gwinnett Chapter strives to offer individual members in Gwinnett County an opportunity to come together monthly to learn, share, and experience information and knowledge pertinent to the times. All persons who are members in good standing of the AARP National Organization are eligible to become members of Gwinnett Chapter 2714, which meets monthly, on the fourth Thursday, starting promptly at 11:00a.m.
In this exciting chapter we enjoy fun and togetherness, not to mention great activities. We’ve built on our technology with our computers. From your home you can see our activities, upcoming events, and text other members of the chapter. Before each luncheon you get our notification through your email about the next upcoming activity. Members appreciate our family driven Gwinnett Chapter. Thank you for the oppor-tunity to serve you as chapter president. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.
Marvin Aikerson, President
Gwinnett Chapter AARP 2714 | [email protected]
BETHESDA SENIOR CENTER
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I’M JUST SAYING…
I’m Just Saying…
It seems we had just said the last Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, when to my surprise there goes the Easter Bunny hippity hopping down the road.
After all these years of being retired, I still Love It – the feeling of having “Paid My Dues,” doing what I want to do – well, most of the time… Grandchildren and other family members remember you’re retired now and they want to make certain you don’t get bored. Ha! But, it’s all good.
The community is still abuzz about the concert… On Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2017, the Seniors of The Heritage Ministry at Christ The King Baptist Church hosted a Black and White attired Gospel Jazz Concert. The concert, unique in its concept, was yet another innovative activity.
It was presented to the church by Senior Pastor Rev. Marion Sailor, and brought to fruition by the Seniors of the Heritage Ministry. The Concert featured Ike’s Jazz Band. S-e-n-s-a-t-i-o-n-a-l!! The singers in the band, F-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c!! The food was um-m-m-m Good and Plenty. A Sunday to be remembered. Rev. Sailor, petite in size, herculean in her all-inclusive, ongoing plans for church and community. An annual affair, she’s thinking…? Bra-vo!!
I’m still working to get Confucious Says into our newsletter. He “states” an adage each day, something like what you get in fortune cookies. In the meantime keep checking out what the stars “say” they have in store for you – AstrologyAnswers.com. Have fun.
WeezieB Our in-house reporter
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MAY 25, 2017
KEITH NABB
AFFORDABLE MEDICARE SOLUTIONS
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APRIL 18, 2017
OFFICER DANIELE BELL
GWINNETT POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME PREVENTION UNIT
The Gwinnett County Police Department is a nationally accredited and rapidly growing police agency located in the Northeastern quadrant of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The department currently has an authorized strength of 784 sworn officers supported by 320 civilian employees with the responsibility of providing law enforcement services to more than 900,000 residents within an area of 436 square miles. The department is organized into five divisions: Office of the Chief, Administrative Services, Criminal Investigations, Support Operations, and Uniform.
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LaShanya Aikerson, president and CEO of Aikerson Consulting Group, Inc., is a highly sought after and certified trainer, speaker, and executive coach. Her en-gaging style incorporates her extensive experience and advanced training. She helps managers become leaders, and helps individuals own their power to get their way when dealing with people. Changes will happen. With the right tools and techniques anyone can successfully deal with changes in life. Imagine knowing that once and for all, you can handle anything that comes your way! Her credentials: an Executive Certificate from Harvard University, an MBA from Northwestern University, and an Electrical Engineering Degree from Bradley Uni-versity. Her clients: MARTA, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, UPS, American Express, McKesson, Atlanta Public Schools, U.S. Army, & more.
JUNE 22, 2017
LASHANYA AIKERSON
“HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGES IN LIFE”
July 27, 2017
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
by Members of Team 5
(AARP Chapter 2714 Technology Committee)
Bring your smart phones to the meeting...
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Access health and welfare programs and services available in Gwinnett
Emory Eastside Medical Center
Division of Family and Children Services
Gwinnett Environmental Health
Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service
Gwinnett Health Department
Gwinnett Medical Center
Gwinnett United in Drug Education (GUIDE)
Health and Human Services
Medical Examiner
Poison Control
Prescription Drug Discount Card
Senior Services
View Point Health
STAY
INFORMED
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January
Gilbert Bowles
February
Dave Hardy
Marcia Skeete not shown
Mary Lamb Jay Trevari Olivia Thorne Deborah Holland
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March Luncheon Meeting
………..…..….March Luncheon Winners………..…..
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Choir Community Service Food Pantry
Gone, but not forgotten. There are no words to make the pain go away, but we take
comfort in knowing that you are at peace and your legacy will live on in the
hearts of all of us who loved you here in AARP Chapter 2714 Gwinnett.
Oct 4, 1945—April 5, 2017
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AARP The power to make it better.
PLEASE COME AND JOIN US:
2017 UP COMING EVENT speakers
JANUARY
17 @10:00 Board Meeting
26 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Speaker: John Beverly ~~ Senior Financial Advisory Merrill Lynch
FEBRUARY
14 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
23 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Speaker: George Eng ~~ QiGong – Exercise and Recreation
MARCH
14 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
23 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Speaker: Richard Steele ~~ Gwinnett Tax Commission
APRIL
18 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
27 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Speaker: Officer Daniele Bell ~~ Gwinnett Police Deptment -Crime Prevention Unit
Monique Waldron ~~ Clear Captions
MAY
16 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
25 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Speaker: Keith Nabb ~~ Affordable Medical Solution
Gwinnett Chapter 2714 Lawrenceville, GA
WWW.aarpgwinnett.com P.O. Box 1222 Dacula, Ga. 30019
Bethesda Park Senior Center
225 Bethesda Church Raod
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
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JUNE
13 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
22 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Speaker: LaShanya Aikerson –~~ “How to Deal with Changes in Life” Aikerson Consulting Group, Inc.
JULY
18 @10:00 Board Meeting
27 @ 11:00 Luncheon
Luncheon Speaker: AARP Gwinnett Chapter 2714 – Team 5
AUGUST
15 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
24 @ 11:00 Luncheon - BINGO !
SEPTEMBER
19 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
28 @ 11:00 PICNIC!!!!!!! (Delmar Gardens Facility)
OCTOBER
17 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
26 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON - BROWN BAG!!!! (Delmar Gardens Facility)
NOVEMBER
07 @ 10:00 Board Meeting
16 @ 11:00 LUNCHEON
Luncheon Speaker: Georgia Cares (Delmar Gardens Facility)
DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS PARTY (Open to paid members only)
14 @ 11:00-2pm
Luncheon location: Luncheon location:
Bethesda Park Senior Center Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett
225 Bethesda Church Road 3100 Club Drive
Lawrenceville, GA. 30044 Lawrenceville, GA 30044
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John H. Johnson was born in Evansville, Indiana. He graduated in 1956
from Rietz Memorial Catholic High School, and served in the United
States Marine Corps from 1956-1959. He moved to Los Angeles,
California after he served in the US Marine Corps to pursue his
education and work career. He is married to Constance and they have
one daughter, Jolaina, who lives in California. He received his
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Mathematics at West
Coast University School of Engineering. He graduated from
Pepperdine University with an MBA in Finance Management. John,
has over 40 years of diversified professional work experience in For-
tune 500 companies in California, such as Hughes Aircraft Company,
Xerox Corporation, North American Rockwell, Lockheed Aircraft Cor-
poration, Scientific Data Systems and Bendix Corporation. John’s
work experience started out as a Design Draftsman, Design Engineer,
Computer Programmer, System Analyst, Program Project Manager
and Supervisor and Manager. He worked in Computer Technology,
Aircraft Technology, and Space Technology on NASA projects.
In the year 1969 John served on one of the most famous jury trials of the century The Sirhan Sirhan trial, the assassination
of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968. John made history, in an era when blacks did not get selected for big jury trials like
this. Click here to read the newspaper articles.
John has always been involved in community service as a volunteer for Youth Motivation Task Force, Jr. Achievement,
National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI), Political Campaigner (California & Georgia), Mending The Gap Inc., AARP Tax
Aide (California, Texas & Georgia). He was a member NAIC Investments, which is now known as Better Investing, and
started and facilitated large groups of investment clubs (California & Texas) with average returns of 38%.
John ‘s hobbies and interests include high school & college
basketball and football, swimming, photography, being a 10K
runner, skiing, chess, gardening, BBQ Master Smoker,
oceanology, astronomy, geology & mindfulness meditation.
He met his wife Constance at Hughes Aircraft Company. When
John retired in 1996 they moved to Austin, Texas and open a
successful Income Tax Service and Cruise Specialist Travel
Agency business which he still owns and operates his Income
Tax Service. They came to Atlanta, GA in 1999 for a family
reunion and fell in love with Atlanta, GA and in 2001 they
relocated their home and business to Dacula, GA.
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SENIORS ON THE GO…
SENIORS ON THE GO…
http://www.seniorsonthegotours.com/
Click the link below to get details on upcoming
Join Seniors on the go for the next travel meeting to learn more about upcoming travel adventures.
At the meetings you can:
Pick up tour flyers
Hear an interesting program about the tours
Enjoy refreshments
Visit with travel friends
Win a door prize When: July 19, 2017 November 8, 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Bethesda Park Senior Center
225 Bethesda Church Rd Lawrenceville, Georgia
30044
To sign up for overnight tours please mail a $50 deposit, along with your name, address, phone number and roommate info. Final pay-ments are due 2 months before we leave. Final itinerary will be mailed 3 weeks prior to the trip. Final bill invoices will not be mailed. Please mark final payment due date on your calendar so payment can be made in a timely manor. Amelia Island and Jacksonville, Florida Springtime Trip March 20-23, 2017
All New Kentucky trip to the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, and lovely Cincinnati – April 3-7, 2017
Spring Mystery Trip!!! We’re going coastal!! – A Great Lakes Adventure – May 11-19
Western Tennessee Wonders and the all New Graceland September 11-15, 2017
Lakes, Leaves, Castles and the Wonder of Vermont and New York – September 19-29, 2017
A Little Taste of Tennessee – October 10-11, 2017
Aurora Theatre
128 East Pike Street
P.O Box 2014
Lawrenceville, Georgia • 30046
678.226.6222
March 9 – April 16, 2017 THE BRIDGES OF
MADISON COUNTY Tells the story of Iowa house-
wife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-
day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer
Robert Kincaid. It’s an unforgettable story of two
people caught between decision and desire, as a
chance encounter becomes a second chance at so
much more.
May 4 – 28, 2017 This southern fried comic drama begins as the Supreme Court is forcing the last seg-regated school system in rural Mississippi to inte-grate. Two sisters, Nola and Nell, are caught in the middle of a national fervor as the deadline draws near. As if tensions aren’t high enough, their long-lost, Yankee half-sister arrives unexpectedly at their doorstep. As worlds collide, they find hope in the bond of sisterhood.
SENIORS ON THE GO…
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Gwinnett Chapter Lawrenceville, GA
Standing Rules:
William Mayfield
Elisabeth John
Nominating Committee:
Brenda Lee – Chairman
Gail Bridgette
Dorothy Barnes
Public Relations/Communication
William Mayfield – Chairman Louise Brown
Gail Bridgette Jay Trevari
Doris Moore
Lucy Aikerson
Elisabeth John
Community Service Committee
Constance Johnson - Chairman
Lillie Bowels
Gwen Pinder Esta Snyder
Marcia Skeele
Health and Wellness
Mary Lamb – Chairman
Alcina Beauvas Louise Gomez
Linda Harbert Luita McKnight
William Mayfield Jerry Hairston
Membership Recruiting – No additional members needed
Olivia Thorne Betsy Jenkins
Gail Bridgette Angela Jones
Legislative and Advocacy Activities
Jay Trevari – Chairman
Sunshine
Constance Johnson – Co Chairman (NEED CHAIRMAN)
Mary Lamb Mary Oliver Green
COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Gwinnett Chapter
Lawrenceville, GA
Newsletter/Computer/Web Page/ Facebook (Technology Team 5)
Lucy Aikerson – Chairman
Kathleen Adams Joyce Beverly
Lillie Bowles Gail Bridgette
Elisabeth John Sonia Howard William Mayfield Louise Brown
Doris Moore Marcia Skeete
Picnic Committee
Brenda Lee – Chairman
Marvin Aikerson Olivia Thorne
Dorothy Barnes Miriam Ferguson
Lessie Brown Mary Wilson
Travel
Sonia Howard – Chairman
Gwendolyn Pinder Sam Howard Olivia Thorne
Choir
Betsy Jenkins – Chairman Gail Bridgette Mary Lamb
William Mayfield Brenda Lee Mildred Hall
Lucy Aikerson Marvin Aikerson Wendy Osborne
Deborah Brown Lessie Brown Dorothy Barnes
Elna Goggans Kathleen Adams
Isabel Reed
Christmas Party
(NEEDS NEW CHAIRMAN)
Elisabeth John Lessie Brown
Gail Bridgette Miriam Ferguson
Calling Tree
Angela Jones – Chairman
Mary Lamb Ken Mason
Betsy Jenkins Mary Wilson
Miriam Ferguson Erma Norris Gail Bridgette Patricia Garlick-Lee Brenda Lee
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HEALTH information
What are some different reasons for memory loss?
Aging, head injuries, alcohol and drug abuse, plus mental health disorders, are some reasons for memory loss, explains MedlinePlus. Other reasons include a vitamin B-12 deficiency, brain injuries and cancer treatments.
Memory loss due to normal aging is usually not a cause for concern, if it does not interfere with work, home and social life. A mental health disorder, such as stress, anxiety or depression can cause confusion, forgetfulness and lack of focus, states Mayo Clinic. Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and dementia are additional mental health problems that cause memory loss, states MedlinePlus.
Individuals that consume excessive alcohol, especially those that have alcoholism or mix alcohol with other drugs or medication, suffer from memory loss due to the impairment of mental capabilities, notes Mayo Clinic. Brain tumors, concussions and stroke are types of brain injuries that cause memory loss. Chemotherapy and bone-marrow transplants are some cancer treatments that cause memory loss, states MedlinePlus. Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or another dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms.
When to seek help for memory loss
If you're worried about memory loss — especially if memory loss affects your ability to complete your usual daily activities — talk to your doctor. He or she will likely do a physical exam, as well as check your memory and problem-solving skills. Sometimes other tests are needed as well. Treat-ment will depend on what's contributing to your memory loss.
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Ingredients
3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix SAVE $ 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar SAVE $ 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour SAVE $ 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla SAVE $ 1/8 teaspoon salt SAVE $ 6 eggs SAVE $ 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened SAVE $ Powdered sugar, if desired SAVE $
Stepsde Images
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans.
Beat all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
How to make Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream at home with ice cream machine.
4 large eggs
2/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vanilla cream
Pour into the freezer. Follow directions on using the freezer.
The best thing to go with a homemade Cream Cheese Cake is
homemade Vanilla Ice Cream made in an ice cream machine.
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Contact Us
E-mail us for more information about
our services and Chapter.
AARP #2714
P. O. Box 1222
Dacula, GA 30019
Visit us on the web at
www.aarpchapter2714gwinnett.com
www.aarpgwinnett.com
DID YOU KNOW
To find AARP Chapter 2714
Website: AARPGwinnett.com or
AARPChapter2714Gwinnett.com
Facebook:
AARPGwinnettGeorgia
Note: Our Facebook is a closed group.
That means...
It’s only available to members of AARP Chapter 2714.
AARP #2714
P. O. Box 1222
Dacula, GA 30019
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