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NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE 45 W University Dr, Suite A PAID MESA, AZ SCENE Mesa, AZ 85201-5831 PERMIT #314 August 2021 A Monthly Newsletter About Our Services Volume 15, Issue 8 480-964-9014 Sign-up for our eNews [email protected] KEEP UP TO DATE Thank you for reading our newsletter, The Aster Visit us online at www.asteraz.org Scene. However, to keep up-to-date on the Follow us on Facebook @AsterArizona latest news and information, consider visiting our website, signing up for email alerts, and Follow us on Twitter @AsterArizona following us on social media. Follow us on Instagram @AsterArizona IN THIS ISSUE Lunch Menu 1 HOW YOU CAN HELP Vaccine Support 2 Center Movies 3 In times like these, Meals on Wheels' service is more important than ever. Our staff and volunteers provide Outreach 4 nutritious meals and critical well visits to seniors across our community. You can ensure the continued Volunteer! 4 delivery of this critical service through a donation. Any amount helps seniors stay safe and healthy! Center Activities 5 & 6 Puzzles 10 Mesa Downtown participants enjoy seeing DONATE ONLINE TODAY www.asteraz.org/help/donate.html Santa surf in to our Christmas in July party. asteraz.org AUGUST MENU ASTER AGING Meals are ready for pick-up between 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. 480-962-5612 (Mesa Downtown) or 480-218-2221 (Red Mt). 45 West University Drive • Mesa, AZ 85201 • 480-964-9014 Items with ** contain pork or pork products. Menu items subject to change due to availability. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY PUZZLES 2 3 4 5 6 - Pineapple Pork** - Beans & Rice - Meatloaf with Gravy - Tilapia with - Beef Tacos with Salsa - Zucchini with Chicken - Peas Hollandaise Unscramble the letters to reveal words associated with Find the two cocktails below that are - Cole Slaw - Okra - Mashed Potatoes - Brussel Sprouts - Lettuce, Tomatoes a State Fair. exactly alike. - Whole Wheat Roll - Carrots - Whole Wheat Roll - Rosemary Potatoes - Refried Beans** - Mango - Whole Wheat Roll - Whole Wheat Roll - Tortilla - Grapes 1. 2. - Black Forest Cake - Sliced Pears - Mandarin Oranges 1. ABNOSLLO - Plum 2. MAESG 9 10 11 12 13 3. ATHELPNE AER - Sloppy Joe - Chicken Salad - Shrimp Scampi - Stuffed Pepper - Ground Pork - Garden Salad Sandwich - Corn - Garden Salad Stroganoff** 4. SREHSO - Potato Wedges - 3-Bean Salad - Roasted Potatoes - Peas & Carrots - Cauliflower - Whole Wheat Bun - Beets - Whole Wheat Roll - Cornbread - Mixed Vegetables 5. LEDNOAME - Watermelon - Whole Wheat Bun - Pineapple - Pecan Pie - Whole Wheat Roll 3. 4. - Honey Dew - Banana - Blueberries 6. SREFRI EWLEH 7. KTTIEC 16 17 18 19 20 8. ITNICEXG - Baked Potato - Honey Garlic - Ham Steak - Tuna Salad Plate - Summer Beef Stew w/ Cheese & Chili Meatballs with Gravy** - Vegetable - Collard Greens 9. NROC GDSO - Broccoli - Green Beans - Coleslaw Pasta Salad - Cornbread - Stewed Tomatoes - Succotash - Mashed Potatoes - Carrot Sticks - Cantaloupe - Whole Wheat Roll - Whole Wheat Roll - Whole Wheat Roll - Crackers 10. IEZPRS - Orange - Banana - Banana - Peach Crisp 5. 6. 11. BRSBTAI 12. CNTTOO YDACN 23 24 25 26 27 - Balsamic Chicken - Roasted Turkey - Salisbury Steak - Creamy Herb - Fish Sticks 13. OSTGA - Bean Sprouts with Gravy - Spinach Chicken - Chef’s Blend - Asparagus - Lima Beans - Pinto Beans** - Broccoli Vegetables 14. NCORPOP - Whole Wheat Roll - Mashed Potatoes - Whole Wheat Roll - Sugar Snap Peas - Green Beans - Grilled Apples - Whole Wheat Roll - Fruited Gelatin - Brown Rice - Whole Wheat Roll 15. LAREFF - Seasonal Fruit - Whole Wheat Roll - Orange 7. 8. - Blackberries 16. TACTLE 17. BXIEITH 30 31 - Egg Salad Sandwich - Cheese Tortellini 18. VROUNSIE - 3-Bean Salad with Marinara Pick-Up & Go Meals - Peas & Pearl Onions - Beets For community members age 60 and up Souvenir Exhibit, Cattle, Raffle, Popcorn, Goats, Candy, - Croissant - Zucchini Pick-up daily hot meals or frozen meals for a week Cotton Rabbits, Prizes, Dogs, Corn Exciting, Ticket, Wheel, - Mixed Fruit - Whole Wheat Roll Balloons, Games, Elephant Ear, Horses, Lemonade, Ferris Ferris Lemonade, Horses, Ear, Elephant Games, Balloons, - Apricots Suggested contribution of $3.50 per meal 7 & 1 ANSWER Reservations are required by 2:00 pm the previous day ANSWER Aster Aging, Inc is funded in part by Area Agency on Aging, Region One asteraz.org 10 ASTER AGING ASTER AGING 45 West University Drive • Mesa, AZ 85201 • 480-964-9014 45 West University Drive • Mesa, AZ 85201 • 480-964-9014 GET A GREEK SALAD TAKING OUR SHOT! PROGRAMS MOVE ON Excerpted from AllRecipes.com FOR YOU Take advantage of fresh Aster proudly collaborated with the City of Mesa Fire and Medical Excerpted from the National Inst on Aging We support & empower East Valley summer vegetables with this Department in delivering vaccine shots through Maricopa County older adults and their families to Even the best intentions to light and tangy salad! Public Health at the Mesa Convention Center. exercise can fall by the wayside remain independent & engaged when obstacles and challenges When vaccinations first became available for older adults in in our communities through: get in the way. Here are tips for Maricopa County, the sign-up process required on-line registration. INGREDIENTS overcoming barriers and fitting While adults age 75+ were prioritized as an early access group, the CENTER-BASED • 1 head romaine lettuce SERVICES exercise into your routine. technology created extreme barriers. Aster Outreach staff helped (rinsed, dried and chopped) seniors schedule the appointments and proactively coordinated Our Centers currently provide • Exercise Early in the Morning • 1 red onion (thinly sliced) transportation to them. limited in-person activities, as You’re more likely to exercise if • 1 (6 oz) can pitted black olives • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese well as online programming & it’s convenient to your day. • 1 green bell pepper (chopped) • 6 tablespoons olive oil Over the course of this partnership, Aster staff made over 1,500 weekday Pick-Up & Go meals. • 1 red bell pepper (chopped) • 1 teaspoon dried oregano phone calls to seniors and scheduled 456 seniors for vaccine • Keep it Fun and Interesting • 2 large tomatoes (chopped) • 1 lemon, juiced appointments. On behalf of the older adults who benefited, Aster MEALS Do things you enjoy & try new is sincerely grateful for the support of our community partners, our ON WHEELS activities to keep it exciting. • 1 cucumber (sliced) • ground black pepper to taste staff, and our volunteers who made the project possible. Providing nutritious meals and essential wellness checks, with • Use Items You Already Have DIRECTIONS both short- and long-term plans, Wear comfortable shoes for 1. In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, onion, olives, to meet your unique needs. walking and use items you bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber and cheese. have, like soup cans or water bottles, for strength exercises. 2. Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, lemon juice and black IN-HOME pepper. Pour dressing over salad, toss and serve. SUPPORT • Give Yourself a Boost Supporting homebound adults Regular, moderate physical NUTRITION FACTS with transportation, grocery Makes 6 servings activity can help manage shopping, well visits, respite, Per Serving: 265 calories; protein 6g; carbohydrates 14.1g; stress, reduce fatigue, and personal care, and housekeeping. increase your stamina. fat 22.4g; cholesterol 22.3mg; sodium 537.8mg. SOCIAL SERVICES When you become a Member of our Senior Centers, Helping navigate & access you not only not get exclusive benefits, but you also services and health resources, as well as being the NCOA Benefits support our programs and services. JOIN TODAY Enrollment Center for the East Valley. 9 asteraz.org asteraz.org 2 ASTER AGING ASTER AGING 45 West University Drive • Mesa, AZ 85201 • 480-964-9014 45 West University Drive • Mesa, AZ 85201 • 480-964-9014 HEALTHY NOW SHOWING DOWN. SET. HIKE! REEL TALK INFORMATION Excerpted from HistoryExtra.com A few recommendations of new The magic of movies is back at our Senior Centers! Each Center is The NFL football season begins films opening this month. Aster is excited to welcome you hosting FREE movies, detailed below. Movie screenings require with the Hall of Fame game on The Suicide Squad back in-person to the East Valley face masks, pre-registration and have a limited capacity. August 5, 2021. Yet, how much R | Aug 6 Healthy Living Expo! do you know about the history Theatres & HBOmax of American football? MESA DOWNTOWN 1:00 pm Idris Elba This Expo, held in partnership Margot Robbie with Lovin’ Life After 50, has Aug 5 Aug 12 American football – also known A collection of nutty cons must traditionally been the largest THE HORSE NEWS OF as ‘gridiron football’, for the WHISPERER THE WORLD stop a giant, evil alien starfish. health, wellness, and lifestyle vertical painted yard lines that 1998 l PG-13 2020 l PG-13 event for East Valley seniors. run across the rectangular pitch – originated in North American Free Guy Companies from across the East Robert Redford Tom Hanks colleges in the late 19th century, evolving from the British sports of PG-13 | Aug 13 Kristin Scott Thomas Helena Zengel Valley will be on hand to provide rugby and association football (soccer). Early versions of the game Movie Theatres information, answer questions, A trainer helps a traumatized A Civil War vet agrees to deliver were brutal and chaotic, with a mix-and-match set of rules, large Ryan Reynolds and demonstrate their services, girl and her injured horse. a girl to her aunt and uncle. numbers of players per side and high injury rate. Jodie Comer all aimed at keeping you healthy and active. Aug 19 Aug 26 Variations of the game were adopted by many north-eastern A bank teller discovers that he's COCOON: MULAN colleges of the era. It wasn’t until the 1880s that the game became an NPC inside a video game.