August 2021
MARTIN SENIOR FOCUS MARTIN COUNTY
Adult & Aging Services
Activities & Events Guide
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Martin County
Adult & Aging Services (252) 792-1027
Williamston Activity Site (252) 792-1027
Jamesville Activity Site (252) 792-1215
Oak City Activity Site (252) 798-9761
Robersonville Activity Site (252) 795-4580
Social Media Accounts
Martin County Council on Aging
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Barney Conway
Eliza Waters Jerry McCrary Joseph Williams Lula Council Skip Gurganus
Vickey Manning
Martin County Adult & Aging Services
MISSION STATEMENT
The Marn County Adult and Aging Services Department responds to older
adults’ needs and interests by providing
resources and programs that enhance independence, personal growth, and
selfͲesteem.
@mcaagingservices
@MCAdultandAging
@mcaagingservices
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FAY BOBBITT
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SHARON H WHITE
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VIVIAN PARKER
August 29
MARTHA ROGERS
August 30
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Williamston, NC 27892 252-792-2175
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Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging
www.mecaaa.org
Williamston Location 252-792-1015 www.mastdrug.com
Pharmacies
252-792-6605
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Sweet tale of fishing
A mother brought her disabled son to the lake for his first fishing trip. The 10yearold had both physical and intellectual disabilities that left him unable to speak, but he was still very much in touch with the people around him.
Standing on the dock, the mother helped her son throw the line in the water. Around her, other fishermen watched the scene as the son impatiently threw out the line, to no avail.
Finally, one fisherman approached the boy and offered his rod. He told the boy his rod was perfect for catching fish and he had the perfect bait on the line. All the boy had to do was hold the rod and wait for a fish.
The boy eagerly took the rod, moving the line around in the water.
Suddenly, the fisherman exclaimed, "You got one! You got one! Reel it in!"
Sure enough, the boy pulled on the line and up came a fish. The fisherman helped him reel it in.
The boy joyously showed off his fish while everyone smiled.
The mom was elated, but stunned that the boy had caught a fish so fast. She glanced at the fisherman with a question in her eyes.
The fisherman winked.
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The Month of . . . AUGUST
Special Days, Holiday & Celebrations
August 1 National Friendship Day National Sisters Day
August 2 National Coloring Book Day Ice Cream Sandwich Day August 3 National Night Out
National Watermelon Day August 4 More Herbs, Less Salt Day August 6 National Root Beer Float Day August 7 National Mustard Day
Purple Heart Day
August 8 National Frozen Custard Day August 9 National Book Lover’s Day August 10 National Banana Split Day
National S’mores Day August 13 Left-Hander’s Day August 14 National Bowling Day
National Garage Sale Day August 15 Lemon Meringue Pie Day
National Relaxation Day August 16 National Bratwurst Day
National Tell a Joke Day August 17 National Thrift Shop Day August 19 National Aviation Day
National Hot & Spicy Food Day August 20 Bacon Lovers’ Day
National Honey Bee Day National Radio Day
August 21 National Senior Citizens Day National Sweet Tea Day August 22 National Eat a Peach Day August 24 National Waffle Day August 26 National Dog Day
August 30 National Grief Awareness Day
AUGUST
Better Breakfast Month Boomers Make a Difference Month
Cataract Awareness Month Classical Music Month
Family Fun Month International Peace Month Medic Alert Awareness Month
National Catfish Month National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
National Immunization Awareness Month National Minority Donor Awareness
Month
National Panini Month National Peach Month National Sandwich Month
National Wellness Month Onion Month
Orange Month Psoriasis Month Traffic Awareness Month What's Your Legacy Month
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Mid-life Crisis
A couple is sitting in the living room sipping wine. Suddenly, the wife says, “I love you.”
“Is that you or the wine talking?” asks the husband.
“It's me,” says the wife. "Talking to the wine."
TRIVIA TEASER Pop Music
1. Wayne Fontana was the leader of what 1960s band?
A) The Mindbenders B) The Dreamers C) The Searchers D) The Pacemakers.
2. Which Saturday Night Live veteran appeared in the music video for Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al"?
A) Garrett Morris B) Chevy Chase C) Bill Murray D) John Belushi.
3. What Canadian singer had a number one hit in the U.S.
in 1974 with "Seasons in the Sun"?
A) Gordon Lightfoot B) Bo Donaldson C) Terry Jacks D) Ronnie Burns.
4. On his 1977 hit "Lovely Day," what singer holds a note for 18 seconds near the end of the song?
A) Donny Hathaway B) Bill Withers C) Al Wilson D) Al Green
5. What 1980s group had three top ten hits off its debut album "Kissing to Be Clever"?
A) Bow Wow Wow B) Culture Club C) The Cardigans D) ABC.
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Pull Up for Pull-Ups
@ 10:00AM — 11:00AM
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16 17 18 19
Food Box Distributions
@ Moratoc Park
& Robersonville Site
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Pull Up for Pull-Ups
@ 10:00AM — 11:00AM
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Caregivers Support Group
@ 10:00AM FOR MORE INFO
CONTACT TAMYRA JOVEL
@ 252-974-1837
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DONATIONS
Contributions can be made to the Adult &
Aging Services Department in memory or in honor of a person or as a general donation.
If you would like a card sent to someone in the family notifying them of your contributions, please let us know.
The $7 subscription fee for the newsletter is not considered a memorial donation. This is
because, according to the IRS, you are receiving something in return. Therefore, it
has to be done separately.
Checks should be made payable to Martin County Council on Aging, Inc. (MCCOA), PO Box 1023, Williamston NC 27892. This
will insure that your money is used exactly as you prefer. All contributions (not
newsletter subscriptions) are tax deductible as provided in Section 10 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The following have made donaons or memorial contribuons since our last
newsleer: x Arthur C. Crofton
Meals on Wheels Donation x Nancy Smith
Meals on Wheels Donation
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Myrtle Grace Jones Gloria J. Donaldson
James E. Spruill Eunice C. Tuten Evelyn W. Nicholson
Janet G. Lucido Shelia W. Bowles Donnie H. Whitley
Essie Wilson Haywood L. Harris
Mary Rease
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Recipes
Martin County Adult & Aging Services
OLD SCHOOL MAC N' CHEESE
SERVINGS: 20
What You Will Need:
1ௗ¾ pounds whole-wheat macaroni ¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour 6 cups milk, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese ѿ cup grated Parmesan cheese butter-flavored cooking spray
8 oz. bag potato chips, crushed 3 (8 oz.) packages shredded American cheese 8 oz. package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
What To Do:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
2.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Slowly add flour to butter, whisking constantly; cook until brown and the mixture no longer smells of flour, about 5 minutes. Pour 1 cup milk into the flour mixture, whisking continually until fully incorporated, about 45 seconds; repeat twice. Add remaining 3 cups milk to the mixture, whisking to incorporate. Stir Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper into the mixture; season with salt and black pepper.3.
Reduce heat to low. Cook sauce, whisking frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Add about half the package of shredded Cheddar cheese; stir continually until the cheese melts completely. Repeat with remaining half package of Cheddar cheese and the American cheese, about 4 ounces at a time. Once cheese is entirely incorporated, remove sauce from heat.4. Stir drained macaroni into the cheese sauce to coat. Divide macaroni between two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
5. Mix crushed potato chips, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Top the macaroni with the potato chip mixture evenly. Spray the potato chip mixture with cooking spray.
6. Bake in preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes.
CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
SERVINGS: 4
What You Will Need:
1 (8 ounce) package bulk pork sausage
½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
What To Do:
1.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).2.
Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Add Neufchatel cheese and cook and stir until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.3.
Unroll crescent rolls and place 1/2 of the rolls into an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Make sure to press seams together. Top with sausage-Neufchatel cheese mixture and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining crescent rolls.4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting into 8 squares.
ALABAMA MUD CAKE
SERVINGS: 16 What You Will Need:
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix 1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup mint chocolate chips
½ cup butter, sliced
What To Do:
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.2.
Pour pineapple with juice into prepared pan, spreading evenly to make the first layer. Spread cherry pie filling over the pineapple layer, then spread the cake mix over the cherry pie filling. Sprinkle the cake mix layer with pecans and mint chocolate chips, then distribute the sliced butter evenly over the top.3.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.3-D-5-5 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com 14-1559
MARTIN COUNTY ADULT & AGING SERVICES . . .
proudly serving its older adults since 1972.
AVAILABLE SERVICES & PROGRAMS
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For more information about provided services and programs, contact the
Martin County
Adult & Aging Services Department
(252) 792-1027
Martin Co. Council on Aging, Inc 201 Lee Street
P.O. Box 1023
Williamston, NC 27892
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