Allergies a problem? Just Talk to Dr. Weil.

Trees and flowers are in full bloom in North America, creating a surplus of airborne pollen. Help minimize seasonal allergic reactions – such as sneezing and itchy eyes – with some simple steps.
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Party On!

You are never to old to have a song in your heart!

Recently Canio and Veronica were so moved by music they got up and danced!

Cracked Walnuts

 

 

Canio and Veronica Sileo

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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK

~It seemed like spring would never get here, and now it is summer already – where does the time go?

~ We’re looking for a little help with the garden this summer.  If you would like to plant in the Earthboxes or help harvest, please let us know.

~We are also looking for volunteers to help in the dining room and kitchen.  We are especially short-handed on Thursdays.

~We have some new activities coming including a Book Discussion Group that meets Monday mornings at 9:30.  The class is free and the books are borrowed from the Bookmobile.

~Coming in July will be a series of presentations on our food, including a discussion on GMO’s, a Canning Demo, and more.  Look for details in the July newsletter.

~The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging will be here June 17th to distribute Farmers Market Vouchers beginning at 9 am.

~That’s all for now, take care and I’ss see you at the center.

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100 Years Old and Lovely!

We’re not this old yet, but can relate to what she says!

Check out this video of a 100 year old Idaho woman on Jay Leno’s  Show.

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Worried About Celiac Disease?

Here’s some information to help you become gluten-free from Dr. Weil.

 

 

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Pasta Pasta!

Thursday May 16th. is our semi-annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser.

Take-outs begin at 4:30, dinner at 5pm. Tell your friends and neighbors too!

Just $8.50 for adults Choice of Ziti with Meatballs or Stuffed Shells, Salad, Dessert and beverage.

Hope to see you there!

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Wellness Day

Here are some of the photos of our recent Wellness Day at the Center. Special thanks to Kristal from Keystone College and Amanda from Comprehensive Physical Therapy for all they did to put this program together, and to our staff and volunteers for their contribution.

Looking forward to next year!

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GMO Free

It’s estimated that genetically engineered products are in about 80% of the American food supply.
Most recent studies have linked the chemicals found in Round Up, the most commonly used pesticide substances in this country, to a gradual inflammation in the body that can lead to many disorders such as Parkinson’s, Autism, Cancer and more.

verified non-gmo

Look for this symbol.

The easiest thing you can do is to look for the Verified Non-GMO label shown in the picture above.

Find more specifics on this research here.
Go to the Non-GMO Project for a list of foods that have been proven to be GMO free.

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Old Farts

OLD FART PRIDE

I’m passing this on as I did not want to be the only old fart receiving it. Actually, it’s not a bad thing to be called, as you will see.

Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of the National Anthem. Old Farts remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them.
Old Farts remember World War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing. They remember the 50 plus Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2005, not to mention Vietnam.
If you bump into an Old Fart on the sidewalk he will apologize. If you pass an Old Fart on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Farts trust strangers and are courtly to women.
Old Farts hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection.
Old Farts get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don’t like any filth or dirty language on TV or in movies.
Old Farts have moral courage and personal integrity. They seldom brag unless it’s about their children or grandchildren.
It’s the Old Farts who know our great country is protected, not by politicians, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country.

This country needs Old Farts with their work ethic, sense of responsibility, pride in their country and decent values.

We need them now more than ever.

Thank God for Old Farts !

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Eat Your Veggies!

A special shout out to Lillian Burnett, Nutrition Education Advisor for Penn State Worthington for her annual Nutrition Education Program! She showed us many new ways to sneak veggies into our meals.

Lillian Burnett

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