APRIL 2016 VOLUME 34, NO. 4

Silver Quill 90+ Birthday Party If you are 90 years or older, you are invited to join us for a birthday celebration! Enjoy refreshments, cupcakes and musical entertainment provided by Radio Stars Duo! (See page 2 for more information on Radio Stars Duo).

When: Where:

Time:

Tuesday, April 19th Hope Lutheran Church, 3636 25th Street S, Fargo (south entrance) 1:30 p.m.

Guests, friends and family are welcome to join in the festivities. Please RSVP to Lynelle at 293-1440 by April 15th.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Radio Stars Duo

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Blood Pressures

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Nutrition

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Chronic Pain Support Group

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Foot care

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Rural Cass News

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Center Highlights 8 Psychology Research

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Donations

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Annual Meeting and Election to be Held Valley Senior Services will hold its Annual Meeting and Election in April. When: Where: Time:

Tuesday, April 12th Broadway Station, 1461 Broadway, North Fargo 1:30 p.m.

The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect directors to the Valley Senior Services board and review the Annual Report and services delivered in 2015. Your participation is encouraged. Transportation is available. Please call 356-7433 to schedule a ride. Lunch will be served following the meeting.

Valley Senior Services P.O. Box 2217 Fargo, ND 58108 www.valleyseniorservices.org Directors:

Radio Stars Duo

Pat Dimmer Les Hazlett Juanita Tewksbury Wilbert Fischer Frank Lenzmeier Henry Kucera Duane Fontaine LeAnne Dressel Laverne Sansted

Executive Director: Brian Arett

Director of Transportation: Paul Grindeland

Outreach Director:

Merrill Piepkorn & Loy Larson

Bernie Johnson

Metro Senior Ride Operations Supervisor: Cheri Ringdahl

Dispatchers: Lisa Dahl/Sarah Reger

Nutritionist: Janet Brown

Resource Specialists: Patty Dahley Jill McCall Maren Johnson Kayla Frank Alyssa White

Data Entry/Office Assistant: Em Janes Lynelle Martin 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 protected 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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Merrill and Loy play a variety of music, specializing in modern and traditional western music as well as country gospel. Merrill plays guitar and harmonica. Loy plays fiddle and mandolin. They both sing. Merrill is the host of the statewide radio variety show, “Dakota Air” heard on the Prairie Public radio network. Loy owns his own insurance company in Fargo. Most recently they have appeared in the popular Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan tribute shows at the Fargo Theatre. Merrill can also be seen regularly on the Hour of Worship telecast (ABC television network), which emanates from his home churchMessiah Lutheran in Fargo. We are excited to have them play at our 90+ birthday party on April 19th!

Statement of Identification - Silver Quill Published Monthly by: Valley Senior Services, Inc. 2801 32nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108 To receive the Silver Quill call 293-1440 or toll free 1-877-827-1916 or e-mail us at:[email protected]

April 2016

April Showers Bring Whole Grain Flours Janet Brown, Registered Dietitian

Key words to look for on a package:

It’s not exactly how the saying goes but it helps segue into a hot topic – Whole Grains. They were briefly discussed in January’s article but warrant further, more specific attention. In an era where many fear carbohydrates, it is difficult to promote them. Many feel that pasta, rice and bread promote weight gain and are the only foods that raise blood sugar. Carbohydrates alone do not cause weight gain nor do they give you diabetes – overeating and underexercising cause weight gain. Carbohydrates are a necessary nutrient, full of essential vitamins and minerals. Milk, yogurt and fruit receive all the praises and grains (like pasta, bread and rice) are thought mostly negative. Grains, especially 100% whole grains, provide amazing nutrients – vitamins B and E, magnesium and Iron as well as protein and particularly fiber. Fiber makes us feel fuller longer and blood sugars rise slower. This allows the body to actually use food as fuel rather than store it as fat. Research suggests refined, processed grains are replaced with 100% whole grains, belly fat lowers and risk of diabetes is reduced. The current recommendation is to make half your grains whole.

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100% whole _______ (fill in the blank: grain, wheat, oat or other grain)

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Ingredients: lists the whole grain first and/or 100% whole grain

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Whole grain stamp (ensures that ½ the grains are whole)

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Whole grain, brown rice, stoneground whole and maybe multigrain

Easy ways to incorporate Whole Grains in your day: ·

Breakfast: 100% whole grain cereal (ie: Cheerios and Total), whole grain toast, English muffin or bagel, oatmeal, whole grain waffles or pancakes

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Lunch: Make a sandwich on whole grain bread or a bun or a wrap in a whole grain tortilla

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Dinner: Accompany your meat and vegetables with whole grain rice or pasta, quinoa or add a whole grain dinner roll

If you are currently consuming refined, processed grains, consider switching at least half of those products to whole grain. Start with one product at a time and place your favorite whole grain on 1/4 of your plate. Try the following recipe to accompany your fish chicken or pork. (Continued on page 5)

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(Continued from page 4)

Whole Grains

Toasted Pecan and Brown Rice Pilaf 2 cups brown rice, cooked

Instructions

1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 – 5 minutes, until fragrant.

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Add toasted pecans, herbs, butter, salt and pepper into the rice, stirring to combine. Serve. Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 260 , Total Fat: 16 g, (Saturated Fat: 4.5 g), Sodium: 240 mg, Carbohydrate: 25 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 4 g. makes: 4 servings. serving size: 1/4 cup

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Valley Senior Services

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Foot Care Sanford Home Care will provide a nurse to cut and file your toenails at the following locations: Trollwood Center 3105 Broadway, Fargo Tuesday, April 5 Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 234-3204 for appt. Ed Clapp Park Center 2801 32nd Ave. S, Fargo Wednesday, April 20 Thursday, April 21 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 234-3204 for appt. University Drive Manor 1201 2nd Ave. N, Fargo Monday, April 25 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Call 232-6364 for appt. West Fargo High Rise 230 8th Ave W, West Fargo Wednesday, April 27 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call 282-3443 for appt.

Tidbits… Tax Aide - AARP and the IRS are sponsoring free income tax assistance for moderate and low income disabled persons or persons over the age of 60. This service is available through tax season with various locations in the metro area. Rent Refunds - it’s not too late to apply for a rent refund! If you are 65 years old, or totally and permanently disabled, you may be eligible. For more information, call our office at 293-1440 or toll-free at 1-877-827-1916.

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Appointments should be made by the day before the scheduled foot care clinic. The fee for foot care is $16.00 at senior centers and $70.00 per hour for a nurse to come to your home. To arrange a home visit you can call 234-4900. A 24-hour notice is required if you need to cancel your appointment. Please note change of phone numbers.

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Rural Cass News Congregate Dining: Page Cafe, Page, ND (668-2254): T,Th, F 11:30-12:30 (for senior center information, see page 8); Leonard Cafe, Leonard, ND (645-2240): M,W,F 11:00; Hunter Cafe & Bakery, Hunter, ND (874-2253): M,W,F 11:00. Please call one day ahead to sign up for a congregate meal. Cass County Council Meeting: will be the on Monday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. in Buffalo. Cass County Rural Bus Schedule: Routes: North Cass Co. Central Cass Co. South Cass Co. Hunter 8:00 a.m. Tower City 8:10 a.m. Leonard 8:00 a.m Arthur 8:20 Buffalo 8:25 Kindred 8:30 Casselton 9:00 Casselton 9:00 Horace 8:45 Fargo 9:45 Mapleton 9:20 Fargo 9:15 Fargo 9:40 North route runs April 5,12,19 & 26. Central route runs April 1,15 & 29. South route runs April 6,13,20 & 27. Please call 356-7433 or 1-877-827-1916 for more information or to schedule your ride. For Page residents: you can use Steele County bus to Fargo on April 11 & 22. Please call 1-800-845-1715 to reserve a ride and pick-up information.

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SENIOR CENTER HIGHLIGHTS Trollwood Senior Center

Ed Clapp Park Center

West Fargo High Rise

Cora Strubbe 298-3975

Kim Ingebretson 298-3976

Lonna Skoog 282-3443

Every Monday - 9:30 Bone Builders in Rosewood Rm; 12:30 Whist & games Every Tuesday - 12:30 Pinochle; 1:00 Grocery bus Every Wednesday - 9:30 Bone Builders in Rosewood Rm; 10:45 Fargo Library; 12:30 Pinochle, bridge & dominoes Every Thursday - 12:00 Church (1st & 3rd Thursday only);12:40 Bingo Every Friday - 12:30 Bridge

April 8 - 1:00 Movie April 13 - 12:30 AARP driving class April 20 - 10:00-2:00 Foot care April 21 - 10:00-2:00 Foot care; 2:45 Birthday & anniversary party Every Monday - 12:45 Pinochle; 1:00 cards or dominoes Every Tuesday - 9:30 Free exercise; 1:00 Whist, cards or dominoes Every Wednesday - 1:00 Mah jongg, bridge, cards, dominoes Every Thursday - 9:30 Free exercise; 1:15 Bingo Every Friday - 9:00 Mah jongg; 1:00 Bridge, cards or dominoes

Faith Lutheran Church Marlene Batterbury

April 1 - 12:15 Whist April 7 - 12:15 Prize bingo April 8 - 12:15 Pinochle April 11 - 12:15 Cop talk April 12 - 11:00 Blood pressures; 12:15 Birthday party April 14 - 1:00 Movie “Bridge of Spies” at WF Library April 15 - 12:15 Whist April 19 - 12:15 Prize bingo April 21 - 2:30 Coffee with a cop April 22 - 12:15 Pinochle April 28 - 12:15 Prize bingo April 29 - 12:15 Whist Every Tuesday - 8:30 & 10:00 Bone Builders @ Veterans Memorial Arena; 6:30 Knitty Giddy @ WF Library Every Thursday - 8:30 & 10:00 Bone Builders @ Veterans Memorial Arena All activities are at 12:15 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church unless otherwise noted. Call 433-5460 to register for Library events.

To reserve meals, please call 356-2047 at least one day in advance.

Broadway Station

April 1 - 7:00 Bingo April 5 - 3:30 Work on cards April 6 - 6:00 Kappa Si free meal April 12 - 3:30 Club meeting April 13 - 2:30 Library visit April 14 - 2:30 SNAP presentation April 19 - 6:00 Kappa Si free meal April 22 - 7:00 Club bingo April 26 - 7:00 Games April 27 - 2:30 Speaker; 7:00 Games Every Monday - 1:30 Bingo @LR Every Wednesday - 1:30 Bingo Every Thursday -8:00-10:00 Phone in your groceries; 7:00 Games To reserve meals, please call 356-2047 at least one day in advance.

Em James 232-7936

Fargo High Rise Coffee served Monday -Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Every Monday - 1:00 Mexican Train dominoes Every Tuesday - 1:00 Bingo Every Wednesday - 1:00 Pinochle Every Thursday - 1:00 Open cards Every Friday - 1:00 To be announced

University Drive Manor 232-6364

Jennifer Walla 237-3074

Every Tuesday - 10:00 Grocery Bus Every Thursday - 1:30 Bingo

Page Senior Center Mary Burgard 668-2909

April 1 - 12:30-1:00 Blood pressures April 21 - 11:00 Foot care April 27 - Noon - Birthday lunch Every Tues-Thurs-Fri - 11:30-12:30 Congregate Dining @ Page Café call 668-2254

April 20 - 1:00-2:00 Blood pressures April 25 - 9:00-Noon Foot care Every Tuesday - 8:00 Grocery bus Every Thursday - 10:00 Church Service; 2:00 Bingo

Please Note: To reserve a meal at one of our senior centers, please call the site by 1:00 p.m. the day before you would like to eat.

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April 2016

Thank You To Our Contributors! We appreciate the many donations we have received and thank each and every one of you for your support. All contributions can be sent to: Valley Senior Services, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108 A special thank you to everyone who donated to our organization for Giving Hearts Day: Arett, Patty in memory of Bernice Arett Arnold, Helaine in memory of Leonard Arnold Bachmeier, Chris & Samantha Baker, Laurie in honor of Emily Baker Borgen, Mary Burger, Kathleen Carlson, Oryce Carlson, Catherine Cook, Lawrence Co-Operative Living Center Crossroads Dagman, Virgil in honor of Margaret Dagman & Evelyn Hitchcock Dahl, Beverly Dahley, Patty Devine, Andrea Donegan, Cheryl in memory of Thelma Pownell Ebsen, Dalice in memory of son Christopher D. Ebsen & grandson Christopher J. Ebsen Fargo High Rise Senior Center Gourde, Tom (Reardon’s Office Equipment) Grindeland, Paul in honor of Valley Senior Services Grindeland, Rosie in honor of Valley Senior Services Grise, Kelly Gullicks, Ruth Hagen, Angela Hammond, Frances Hauk, Gladys Haug, Steven Heiden, Laverne

Heilman, Fred & Heidi Helgeson, Marilyn Henderson, Doris Heritage House Hill, Susan in memory of Fred L. Hill Hitchcock, Evelyn G. in honor of Ransom County Senior Centers Hogan, Kathy Horob, Nick Hoss, Verna Jacobs, Rhonda (Harvest Profit, Inc) Johnson, Barb & Jim Johnson, Dianne Johnson, Nancy Jorgenson, Diane Kienberger, Betty Krile, Diane (Digicom) in honor of Dolorus Krile Kutzer, Marshall Langley, Linda Larsen, Paula Laurich, Sheyna (Design + Ideas) Lindemann, Dennis Lingen, Janice in honor of George Lingen Lohman, Dorothy Martell, Leah Mattson, Maxine McDonald, Kirk McDougall, Ethel Mueller, Gwen & Ron in memory of Howard Ellis Newburgh, Diane in memory of Gladys Brager

New Horizons Nosbusch, Lawrence Ohnstad, Rose Olson, Jean Olstad, Sherri Paulette, Orth One Oak Place Osmundson, Phyllis Ostrem, Arlue Pederson, Carole Reiser, Jan Reitan, June & Clarence in memory of Dorothy Kapaun Richmond, Thomas & Audrey Sanner, Lois Satter, Jennifer Scheel, Susan Schram, Denise Stolt, Karen Swiontek, Loretta Tangen, Mary in honor of Em James Tewksbury, Juanita Trollwood Village Senior Center Vaagen, Roger VSS Office Vigen, Phyllis Wagendorf, Scott Wiberg, Bonnie in honor of Meals on Wheels Wieland, Dorothy Wittmier, Darwin (Essentia Health) Wolf, Emily Wyum, Katie Zientar, Emily (Continued on page 11 )

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