SCC Newsletter

October 2022

NEWS & UPDATES

Join the Christmas Tree Committee

The annual Christmas in Davidson Rotary Giving Tree Village fundraiser is vital to supporting SCC’s mission. Last year was a great success, as we were honored to receive first place in voting- securing important funding for our work! 

We need your help! Please consider volunteering for the Rotary Christmas Tree Committee this year. There will be many opportunities to help throughout the months of October, November, and December. 

All talents and abilities and schedules welcome! Please send an email to seniorslkn@gmail.com indicating you are interested in helping with this year’s SCC tree along with your best contact information. 

We know this will be another successful year with your help and generosity. Thanks in advance for all of your dedication and support. 

Souper Sunday Supper

Thank you to Natalie Heling for hosting a lovely, intimate meal for our SCC community. Fall is a cozy time to gather with friends and enjoy each other's company. We hope you will join one of our upcoming suppers.

KnowHow is a free, decision-support and personal advocacy program that helps SCC members live life on their terms by knowing what they don’t know. KnowHow doesn’t make the decision. It makes the decision you make, better!

Determinants of a Quality Life in Retirement 

and How They Affect More Than Just You!

Medicare | Social Security | Planning with End-in-Mind

Weds., Oct 12, 1-2:30p

(space limited to first 14)

WHAT: 90-minute presentation/dialog on 3 key life anchors 

WHY: Perhaps you’re thinking – 

Medicare: “done that” 

Social Security: “done that” 

End-of-Life Planning: “don’t need that, my lawyer has all”

Once these decisions are initially made, many folks don’t revisit them, ever! Annual and life events may suggest otherwise. Like the “boiling frog syndrome,” slow burning ramifications can degrade health, wealth and autonomy over time.

Come join us to learn where pitfalls and confusion often reign and how a re-look (or first look) can matter to you and, importantly, your family too. 

ATTENDEES: SCC Members, Spouses, Partners, Volunteers

WHEN: Weds., Oct 12, 1-2:30p

WHERE: New Fifth Third Bank (the one near Publix, not 77)

(corner of Magnolia Estates Dr. & West Catawba Ave. next to Exxon)

 19212 West Catawba Ave.

 Cornelius

SIGN-UP: Contact Sue Winter-Hallman, Program Committee Chair, to reserve your spot seniorslkn@gmail.com or 704-307-8339

PRESENTER: David Critchlow

Founder, KnowHow: A Decision-Support, Personal Advocacy Program Helping Older Adults Live Life on Their Terms by Knowing What They Don’t Know, Past President, Senior Community Connections

Thanks to all who visited us at the Praise in the Park event last month. Getting our name out into the communities we serve is vital for reaching more seniors & volunteers.

"In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October." 

-Alexander Smith

National Night Out: Tuesday, October 4th 

Stop by and see us at National Night Out from 5-7pm at Roosevelt Wilson Park. 

Birthday Bash: Saturday, October 8th at 3pm

Join us for our special 5th Birthday Party!

This will be a festive and celebratory event for our community and supporters. The exciting event will be held in Mooresville. Appetizers, birthday cake, raffle and more.

Please RSVP to Seniorslkn@gmail.com 

or call Sue at 704-307-8339. If you need a ride, just let us know!

1st Friday Breakfasts: Friday, Oct 7 at 9am

Join us for our next breakfast at The Egg in Davidson. Great conversation, new friends and new beginnings for some who have just moved here. RSVP to Seniorslkn@gmail.com or call Sue Winter at 704-307-8339 to reserve your seat and let us know if you need a ride by Tue. Bring a friend and don't miss the raffle!

Save the date for future breakfasts: Nov. 4

3rd Wednesday Walk: Oct. 19th at 1pm

Meet in front of Davidson College Presbyterian Church and we will stroll campus and enjoy the fall foliage. Bring your own water bottle too. RSVP by Oct 17. 

Souper Supper: Sunday, Oct. 23rd from 5-7pm 

Don't miss this cozy, intimate dinner at member Janet Makee's home in Davidson. It will be a nice opportunity to have conversation and create new friendships. Soup and beverages will be provided and guests will be asked to bring an app, salad, bread or dessert. Please call Janet at 704-996-5522 to make reservations and receive the address. RSVP by Oct. 19th.

Social Bridge: A bit rusty? No problem.

Join us for a Social Bridge. "Two components of bridge promote healthy aging and therefore make it an ideal game for seniors. Bridge provides 1) a cognitive workout and 2) an opportunity for social interaction. The combination of these two key components sets bridge apart from many other leisure time activities for fostering a happy, active, and healthy brain."-The Second Half: A Lifelong Learning Institute.

We're looking for players who may be rusty....even very rusty...but know the basics to play. If we have a table of four or more we'll set a time and day soon to meet at Beth's house to give it a try. Contact Beth at bethmillerquinn@gmail.com

Yoga & Meditation: Tuesday & Thursdays at 9am

Make time to take care of yourself. Join our volunteer, Laurie Walker, for meditation and/or yoga online. In addition to whatever is going on in your personal life, we are all living in the middle of so many converging issues – health, geopolitical, environmental, and more. If we are going to thrive – we have to increase our resilience. Regular yoga practice is a powerful vehicle to do just this.

You will find tools of breath, movement, and meditation that promote a sense of cal resilience. 

• Yoga classes are on Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from at 9:00 a.m. EST.*
• Meditation Circle meets Tuesdays at 10:15 EST.*

SCC members receive complementary access to the courses. Email Laurie for more info. at laurie1059@gmail.com 

Cooking Tip

The fall is the perfect time to start enjoying cozy, comfott foods. While in the kitchen, there are many ways to stay proactive when it comes to safety. 

Here's a tip to help make cooking easier:  If you struggle with arm or grip strength, place a strainer or mesh basket inside of the pot. Add food in. When ready to serve, just lift the strainer or mesh food basket from the pot. 

GET INVOLVED

We could not operate without the generous support from our volunteers, community partners and donors. Below are a few ways you can get involved.

Become a Volunteer

As summer unfolds we have an increased number of service requests from our members. Would you be available to drive a member to an appointment or join them on walk? No ongoing commitment necessary, just volunteer as you are able. Reach out to Ellen at seniorslkn@gmail.com today to join our roster.

Join the Leadership Team

We are looking for passionate members of the community to join us in our next season of SCC. Email us with your area of interest at seniorslkn@gmail.com

SHOPPING ON AMAZON

Go to the Smile.Amazon.com page before you shop and select "Senior Community Connections". A small donation will be made to SCC from Amazon for each purchase you make at NO cost to you. Please share this quick way to contribute to SCC's mission with your friends and family who shop on Amazon.