Brandywine Valley Active Aging
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Last year, our April newsletter was covered in “ postponed” and “cancelled” banners; Chef’s Ta- ble tastings were put on hold, group events called off and learning lectures rescheduled. Little was known about Covid-19 and it’s eventual, life altering impact. And here we are, one year later.
The sad reality is that the virus is still with us. Anniversaries mark time. They establish a before and after. The past year witnessed a stressed healthcare system and frontline re- sponders, massive loss of lives, mental health conversations, jobs disappearing, local busi- ness closing, the exposure of health care in- equities– all weighty issues that played out on the national stage.
Some things did go right. Scientists were able to create a vaccine at record speed– they were able to accomplish in months, what usually takes years. Science also proved the most efficient way at controlling the spread and saving lives is by wearing a mask, washing hands and staying 6 feet apart. Easy to do, yet polarizing for the nation.
However, now we are dealing with mutations and global variants that inspire more questions and uncertainty. At print time, 13 months into the pandemic, all numbers seem to be trending in the right way– less people are getting sick and less people are dying. That is the good news we need.
Our lives have changed. We have all lost something; friends, finances, social interactions, gatherings, sporting events- eve- rything we took as ‘normal’. Now, masks are worn more fre- quently, hand sanitizer is more common and vaccinations are finally getting to their destinations.
Celebrating anniversaries is one of the privileges of getting older. Another is living the lessons learned through life experience. The biggest blessing? To share that knowledge with others and to keep us from repeating the past. 2020 is a year we won’t forget, de- hat happened when fined by a pandemic that took over our daily the world changed? lives. From dining to taking on isolation, W Brandywine Valley Active Aging is ever evolving. Here’s a glimpse of our last year We got busy. from March 13th, 2020 - Feb.28th, 2021.
Food. Glorious food.
The Lunch The single most significant need and number one priority continues to be Rush. food distribution at both campuses. By the numbers: Nostalgia1 Kitchen since Total lunch recipients: 427 309 people received Nov.‘20 continues to Total avg. drive-thru visits: 160/day 3,023 produce boxes prepare and serve all Total lunches served: 27,305 lunch “in-house”. 209 people received Growth over last year: 113% 3,580 frozen meals
Virtual Offerings Our second most significant need: how to deal with social isolation and physical Virtual decompensation. The Virtual Campus was born to create an online presence for Reality virtual interaction; exercise classes 3x/weekly; educational programing, phone NEW ways in activities like Bingo and Pokeno; to stay connected Invited speakers and unique 2 is key! YouTube content.
Parking Lot Redesigned newsletters and Live Music! monthly updates to new Meet& Greet BVAA Website.
A friend Oh Hey, BVAA... in need... As of January 2021, operating under the new name From 19320 to Brandywine Valley Active Aging, service areas now in- 3 19335– reaching clude Coatesville and Downingtown. BVAA creates stronger new places and community bonds, cements our footprint in Chester County people. and makes for a bright future ahead. BVAA Activities & Exercise Schedule
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10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 The Aging Brain; 10:30A Fitness #2 What Changes? 2P Pokeno
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9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 Why Don’t We Live 10:30A Fitness #2 Is Aging a Disease 10:30A Fitness #2 Forever?
YouTube Tuesday 2P Bingo 2P Pokeno
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9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 Aging & Brain Struc- 10:30A Fitness #2 Emotional Aging 10:30A Fitness #2
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2P Forgotten Function 2P Bingo 2P Pokeno Women 19 20 21 22 23
9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 Strategizing for an 10:30A Fitness #2 Parkinson’s Disease & 10:30A Fitness #2 Aging Memory ; De- Stroke mentia & Alzheimer’s 2P Bingo 2P Pokeno HAPPY EARTH DAY Disease 29 30 31 29 30
9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10:30A Fitness #2 Aging Well: Staying 10:30A Fitness #2 The Science of Immor- 10:30A Fitness #2 Active ; Aging Well: 2P Bingo tality Diet & Stress 2P Pokeno
Stay Fit with BVAA & ELITE Staying healthy is as important as being
Monday; Wednesday; Friday healthy. Some ideas that might help: 9:30A 1. Write it Down: being accountable to yourself motivates you towards success. Functional Fitness; Beginner Class #1 10:30A 2. Do Mornings: Nail a routine down; it’s the time to set the day’s intention. Functional Fitness; Challenging Class #2 3. Just Do It; even when you don’t want to.
Keep it up; it will become a habit.
4. MOVE: Add some form of exercise to the Sign up: [email protected] day. It will help with energy and focus!
VIRTUAL CAMPUS Connect with us!
Tablet Lending Program
Borrow a tablet from BVAA to join us at the Virtual Campus. Eligibility 1. Borrower must be a registered active guest of the Brandywine Valley Active Aging with all necessary intake paperwork. 2. Borrower must have read the Technology Lending Policy in its entirety and signed the Technology Lending Agreement. 3. Only one device per person can be checked out at any given time. 4. Under no circumstances will anyone be permitted to checkout a device for another person. Lending Period - The tablets are loaned on a first-come, first-served basis. - The lending period is for a maximum of four-weeks unless a waitlist exists at which the lending period will be for a maximum of two-weeks
Call the Coatesville Campus/610-383-6900 with questions or to register.
The Aging Brain
A neuroscientist and award-winning professor takes you down to the molecular level of the brain to show you what you can do to prolong your health and keep your mind sharp. Presented by Professor Thad Polk, PH.D, University of Michigan.
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a 10A viewing. Call 610-383-6900 for more information or email us: [email protected] to get your Zoom invite.
Episode 1; The Aging Brain: What Changes? 36 mins Thurs., April 1, 10A Episode 2: Why Don’t We Live Forever? 33 mins Tues., April 6, 10A Episode 3: Is Aging a Disease? 29 mins Thurs., April 8, 10A Episode 4: Aging and Brain Structure 28 min Tues., April 13, 10A Episode 5: Aging and Brain Function; 31 mins Episode 6: Emotional Aging 30 mins Thurs., April 15, 10A Episode 7: Strategizing for an Aging Memory 31 min Tues., April 20,10A Episode 8: Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease 32 mins Episode 9: Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke 32 mins Thurs., April 22, 10A Episode 10: Aging Well: Staying Active 34 mins Tues., April 27, 10A Episode 11: Aging Well: Diet and Stress 30 min Episode 12: The Science of Immortality 35 min Thurs., April 29, 10A Meals served at the Coatesville Senior Center are provided by the Chester County Department of Aging Services. Membership to the senior center is not required for participation in the congregate meal program. Individuals 60 and older who are 185% or above the federal poverty level are asked to make a voluntary and anonymous contribution of $2.00 towards the cost of the meal. Individuals under the age of 60 are welcome to enjoy a noon meal for a cost of $4.50. Menu is subject to change without advance notice. The official registration and financial information for the Chester County Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free (within Pennsylvania) 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Dessert Broccoli Dessert Tater Tots Tater Pears Fish Sticks Mixed Fruit Mixed Veggies
Dinner Roll Dinner Mac & Cheese Mac Green Beans Beans Green
Baked Tilapia Tilapia Baked Vanilla Pudding Vanilla Casserole Casserole ‘21 Stewed Tomatoes Stewed Meals
Roasted Turkey, Turkey, Roasted Tuna Noodle Noodle Tuna Stuffing & Gravy Stuffing California Blend Blend California
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Salad Dessert Tomatoes Squash Fruit Cup Tuna Salad
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Breakfast Ham Breakfast Rice & Gravy Rice Cheese Omelet Cheese Meals
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Meals served at the Coatesville Senior Center are provided by the Chester County Department of Aging Services. Membership to the senior center is not required for participation in the congregate meal program. Individuals 60 and older who are 185% or above the federal poverty level are asked to make a voluntary and anonymous contribution of $2.00 towards the cost of the meal. Individuals under the age of 60 are welcome to enjoy a noon meal for a cost of $4.50. Menu is subject to change without advance notice. The official registration and financial information for the Chester County Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free (within Pennsylvania) 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Pork Chops & Chops Pork Sprouts Brussel Baked Ham Baked Mashed Potatoes Mashed Oven Roasted Roasted Oven Mac & Cheese Mac Brussel Sprouts Brussel Thursday
Peppers & Onions & Peppers Oranges Mandarin Tuscan Veg. Blend Veg. Tuscan Pick up 3 meals 3 Pick up
Breaded Fish Fillet Fish Breaded
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Marinara Marinara Hash Brown Patty Brown Hash Tropical Fruit Tropical Pineapples French Toast Sticks Toast French
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Mozz. Cheese Mozz. American Cheese American Potatoes Gratin Au Cheeseburger & Cheeseburger California Blend California Rotisserie Seasoned Seasoned Rotisserie 6 13 20 27 Chicken Parm with with Parm Chicken
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HOAGIE SALE: Tuesday, May 18
Pear Broccoli Pineapple Potatoes Gravy Brussel Sprouts Brussel Turkey Ham & Ham Turkey Applesauce Cup Creamed Spinach Sugar Cookie & Oven Roasted & Oven Roasted Chicken Marsala MandarinOranges Cheese Pretzel Melt Peas & Carrots Mashed Potatoes Mashed Chicken & Vegetables & Vegetables Chicken with Gravy over Biscuit over with Gravy Salisbury Steak & Steak Salisbury Virtual Campus News Receive all you need to participate virtually, from home! Bored? Lookinf for something new? the BVAA Activity Box Monthly Online Activity Kits for Purchase includes: DIY Table Top Terrarium (real succulent) materials and instructions; Bingo Card; Pokeno Card; Crossword Puzzles; This Month In History; How-To instructions for everything. Get the whole box of activities at your home campus for $10. For more information or to reserve your box, call 610-383-6900, or email at [email protected]
BIRTHDAY BASH The Birthday Bash is Back! Virtual Campus th Monday, APRIL 19 , 2021
We’re bringing back a tradition we love– our birthday celebrations! Join us on the third Monday of the month for a special lunch, a sweet treat
cupcake and entertainment Celebrations Disc Jockey, Neil Farber LIVE
Noon-1:30P
An interactive hour of entertainment! Call in requests! Prizes by phone! Join the fun on Facebook Live or email us for a Zoom invite; [email protected]
ONLINE BINGO! No Technology Needed ONLINE POKENO NEW! Virtual Campus Just a phone call Virtual Campus
Wednesdays Fridays 2P-3P 2P-3P
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Succulent Table Top Terrarium CRAFT PROJECT Virtual Campus Gorgeous succulents, decorative rocks and some preserved green- Kit Includes: ery will bring spring indoors! Glass Container This real succulent garden is su- Vermiculite or sand per easy to take care of– no green Cactus potting soil mix needed. Get everything plus easy Assorted succulents to follow instructions to create Rocks or pebbles your own succulent terrarium. Preserved moss
APRISE: Better understanding your Medicare benefit
Understanding Medicare options can help you make your best choices– here is an opportunity Medicare 102 to learn all you can! Presentation For those people who already have Medicare, this session is for you. Get a refresher to gain a better understanding of benefits, preventative services and getting the most out of your plan. There will be a Q&A session after the presenta- tion to ask questions, both general and specific.
Medicare 102: Knowledge Is Power
Tuesday, April 20th at 5:30P Email [email protected] or call (610) 383-6900 to receive your Zoom invite.
Just starting your Medicare journey and need help navigating the waters? MARK YOUR CALENDAR Medicare 101 Zoom Presentation on Tuesday, August 17 at 6P
Walk With Ease
Reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis. Walk with Ease has been prov- en effective in increasing balance, reducing pain, improving mental health, flexibility and physical health.
What is it? An outdoor, community-based group exercise program. Explore locations around Downingtown and Coatesville.
When is it? WWE group sessions meet three times per week for 6 weeks. A trained group exercise leaders begins each session with a pre-walk discussion covering a specified topic related to exercise and arthritis, followed by a 10- to 40-minute walk that includes a warm-up and a cool-down.
Starting when? May 10, 2021– June 14, 2021; M/W/F
Whose it for? Walk with Ease is designed for everyone with or without arthritis! The only requirement is that the participant must able to stand on their own for at least
10 minutes.
Cost: $25 Receive your own free class guidebook. (We will need 12-15 people to sign up for the class to go forward.) Registration deadline: March 23rd, 2021. Sign up and get a free pedometer.
To register for the class, reach us at [email protected] or call (610) 383-6900.
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE Set SAIL with BVAA. Thank You Rotary & Services offered to the community Earth Day 2021
Introducing a new exercise program starting July 2021: Professional Staff Stay Active & Bill Pierce Executive Director Independent for Life (SAIL) Jorge “George” Ramon Let BVAA help you navigate the journey of getting healthy with Assistant Director SAIL; a new group exercise class meeting 3 times a week for 1 Dania Langley hour on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Communications Director
Each class includes warm-up, aerobics, balance activities, Pam Przychodzien strengthening and stretching exercises that can be done sitting Business Office Manager or standing. Educational components and periodic fitness checks Donna Pluck to assess progress too! Information & Assistance
Look for more information in forthcoming newsletter! Corrie Ortega
Email: [email protected] or call the Coatesville Campus Campus Manager
(610) 383-6900 for more information or to schedule an assess- Missy Ziegler
ment. Ass’t Campus Manager
Miss Bee
Director, Nutrition Services Thank you to the Coatesville Rotary and Mr. Seeger and all the members for their continued Narrina Maldonado
support and generous donations of essential Prep Cook
products that help make our seniors' days just Karen Alvarado
a bit easier. Campus Assistant
Three cheers for our community partner— Tristan Curry
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Campus Assistant
Emmett Harris Earth Day 2021 Dining Services Let’s take a minute to honor Mother Earth on Westin Pierce this 04.22.2021. Some of you may even recall Therapy Dog the very first one back in 1970! Here are some cool facts Coatesville Campus 250 Martin Luther King Blvd • The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970. Rallies were held in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Coatesville, PA 19320 Angeles and most other American cities, according to the En- 610-383-6900
vironmental Protection Agency. Downingtown Campus • In New York City, Union Square with actors Paul New- Brandywine Grace Church man and Ali McGraw brought their clout to the cause. 40 W. Pennsylvania Ave., • In Washington, D.C., thousands of people listened to speech- Downingtown, PA 19335
es and performances by singer Pete Seeger and others, and 610-269-3939 Congress went into recess so its members could speak to their www.bvactiveaging.org constituents at Earth Day events. Accreditations It is the mission of Brandywine Valley Active Aging to provide a welcom- ing place where people 50 and better can socialize and enhance their abil-
ity to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
Founded in 2021, Brandywine Valley Active Aging builds upon a history of more than 40 years of continued service of the former Coatesville and Downingtown Area Senior Centers and assumes the mantle for service in the communities of the City of Coatesville, the Bor- ough of Downingtown, and the neighboring communities of Atglen, Caln, East Bradford, East Brandywine, East Caln, East Fallowfield, East Nantmeal, Elverson, the Honey Brooks, Modena, Parkesburg, South Coatesville, Uwchlan, Upper Uwhclan, Valley, Wallace, West Bradford, West Brandywine, West Nantmeal, and West Whiteland.Brandywine Valley Active Aging is a registered 501 (c) (3) charitable organization
contributions to which are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The official registration and financial information for the Brandywine Valley Active Aging may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free (within Pennsylvania) 1-800-732- 0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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