Generations
March 4, 2022 | Monthly News & Updates
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March for Meals
St. Patrick’s 5K Run/Walk
Join us on Saturday, March 12th for our fundraising event to create awareness of senior hunger and to raise money for the Meals on Wheels program in Osceola County through the Osceola Council on Aging. It is a fun run with a clock, so you can catch your time at the finish line!
We will award the top 10 male and 10 female overall finishers plus the top male and female finisher 65+. This year’s event will be a few days before St. Patrick’s Day. Since we are so close to St. Patrick’s Day, we are asking all participants to have fun with the color “green” by wearing your “lucky” green to celebrate ending Senior Hunger! We are asking you to put together a team and participate in our “Team Challenge” category and win the “MOST SPIRITED TEAM” and/or “LARGEST TEAM” in 2022
Put your team together today and show your spirit and help us fight senior hunger by supporting the Meals on Wheels program in Osceola County. Thank you for signing up and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Ford F-150 XLT Car Raffle
Stay tuned for our 3rd Annual Car Raffle! This year we will be raffling off a Ford F-150 XLT in partnership with Kisselback Ford. Ticket sales begin March 12th at our March for Meals 5K Event and will be available on our website the same day!
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Women's History Month 2022
Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women's History Month 2022 will take place from Tuesday, March...
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www.history.com
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Want to support the Osceola Council on Aging?
Click the link above or visit the donation page on our website to check out our Amazon wish list .
Our donation page also allows you to submit to a donation to a program of your choosing.
We wouldn't be here today without all of our donors so we thank you for your continued support and generosity!
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Swing For All Generations Golf Tournament |
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The region's most anticipated golf event is happening soon! Join us Thursday, April 14th at Celebration Golf Club for our annual fundraising golf tournament to help support our programs.
Assemble your team today for a chance at winning cash prizes!
Sponsorship packages are still available.
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How Tech Is Helping More People Age at Home
From apps to modify your home to telemedicine platforms, technology is making it easier and safer to age in place.
Read more
www.everydayhealth.com
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Our 2021 Annual Report is Now Available |
Check out our newest annual report for 2021!
Discover what we've been able to accomplish and the tremendous impact we've spread throughout Osceola County.
None of this would be possible without the help of our donors, partners, and all the members of our wonderful community. We simply can't thank you enough for your continued support. We look forward to making 2022 yet another fantastic year!
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New St. Cloud Community Action Site Now Open |
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Our new St. Cloud Community Action Site is now open! Food Pantry and Community Actions Services will be available.
We will be open for donations Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Food Pantry Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30am
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Volunteers Welcomed!
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Meals on Wheels COVID-19 Fact Sheet |
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Weatherization Services Available in Osceola & Orange Counties |
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The Osceola Council on Aging’s Weatherization Program helps low-income seniors and families in Osceola and Orange Counties to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient by performing energy efficiency checks, and repair or replacement of insulation, doors, windows, water heaters, heating units, air conditioning and more, as allowed by program guidelines. This service is FREE to qualifying low-income households. |
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INCOME LEVELS:
Household Size - Max Monthly income
1 - $2147
2 - $3237
3 - $3660
4 - $4417
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** Must provide: FLA. ID (Adults), All Household SS Card(s), Birth Certificates of minors, All Proof of Household Income, Proof of Home Ownership, Last 2 Electric Bills and Proof of Disability (if applicable). |
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Life Care and Estate Planning Clinic |
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Volunteer lawyers will help draft life care and estate planning documents. Attendees must be screened for eligibility. Following registration, we will call you for eligibility screening.
Thursday, March 10th: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Fortunately, many risk factors are things we have control over, such as our food and lifestyle choices. Making nutritious food choices and working in physical activity throughout the day are two excellent ways to help keep your family's hearts beating strong.
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Heart Healthy Foods
Fiber is great for heart health because it can bind with bad cholesterol and remove it from the body. Foods high in dietary fiber include whole grains, vegetables and fruit. To increase your fiber intake from foods, include more plant-based sources of protein such as beans and peas, choose whole-grains whenever possible and make half your plate fruits and vegetables at each meal.
Low to moderate amounts of fat, specifically unsaturated fat, can also give heart health a boost. The unsaturated fats from foods such as nuts, olives, avocados and fatty fish can help increase good cholesterol levels. On the other hand, foods high in saturated fat should be limited, such as high-fat cuts of meat, butter and full-fat dairy products. Trans fat, also known as partially-hydrogenated oil, should be avoided.
Next time you are at the grocery store, pick up some of these heart-healthy items:
- Beans, peas and lentils
- Soybeans and tofu
- Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned without salt or added sugars)
- Salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel
- Whole-grain breads, cereals and pasta, brown rice, barley
- Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts
Move It
Another way to reduce your risk of heart disease is to be active.
- Encourage pre-school aged children to engage in three hours of varied active play each day.
- Children (6 years and older) and teens should get 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day, including aerobic activity as well as muscle and bone strengthening activities.
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Adults should get at least two hours and 30 minutes of physical activity per week, including muscle strengthening activities.
Being physically active helps to lower blood pressure, manage stress and control weight. Be physically active in your own way and start with what you can - any physical activity is better than none. Reach your goals together by encouraging your family to take a walk after dinner, go for a bike ride or play a game of basketball.
For more heart-healthy cooking tips and information on reducing your risk for heart disease, consult a registered dietitian nutritionist in your area.
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March Calendar Dates:
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March 1st - 31st - Women's History Month
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March 8th - International Women's Day
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March 12th - March for Meals St. Patrick's 5K Run/Walk
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March 12th - OCOA Ford F-150 Car Raffle Ticket Sales Begin
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March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
*Due to COVID-19 all regularly scheduled meetings are being held virtually by Zoom. For more information on meetings contact Janice Casler at caslerj@osceola-coa.com
Thursday, March 24th: Finance Committee - 12:00pm
Wednesday, March 30th: Executive Committee - 3:00pm / Board of Directors - 3:30pm
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Thank you to all of our donors. We are not able to get a photo of every donor but we thank you all the same.
We are so fortunate to have had so many of you reach out to us asking how you can help and what you can do to ensure our community is well cared for. As an essential business we provide meals and other services to members of the community in need. Your donations are more critical now than ever to ensure they continue to receive these services during this unprecedented time.
Our greatest needs are contributions, both monetary and grocery items, for our community food pantry. We are trying to keep up with the new demand and increasing needs to feed the community. Leveraging your monetary donations allows us to stretch your dollars to serve even more individuals.
Thank You!
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FEBRUARY'S NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY |
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Osceola Council on Aging | www.osceolagenerations.org
Solicitation of Funds The Osceola County Council on Aging, Inc. #SC00067 has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, F. S., Solicitation of Contributions Act. "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com
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