Jennie’s Weekly Jots
As we celebrate this week’s Older American’s Hero of the week and Memorial Day there is no one more deserving to honor than Jerry Glenn, who serves on the Advisory Board for the Northern Wake County Senior Center.
Memorial Day is an annual day to honor and remember military personnel who died in service to their country. The post commander of American Legion Post 187 in Wake Forest, NC. Jerry does just that. After serving four years in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War he came home as an American Hero, before he started his life as a civilian. He secured a position with IBM selling soft and hardware and IBM components. He retired from IBM after 34 years and enjoys sitting on the front porch with an iced tea in his hand when he is sitting still which is not too often.
His life is full of new and interesting twists and turns. Originally from Chicago, Illinois he is married with children and grandchildren. Jerry and his family lived in Texas when he was transferred to North Carolina. He and his son grow plants, trees and have two koi ponds on their property. His love of nature is also taken up with gardening.
He is currently editing material for Wake Technical Community College. Jerry was instrumental in implementing and teaching the computer classes and lectures for both the Northern and Eastern Wake Senior Centers. He started with three old computers and now, with the help of united Way there is a complete computer lab with the latest technology available. His passion is educating seniors on the advantages of learning this new technology which as we know is now ever more important.
Jerry began volunteering at the Senior Center several years ago and there has been there ever since. When the center is open he and his wife Linda are two of the smiling faces you will see and meet. Chances are you will play cards with one of their groups or take one of his classes. We are so grateful for his leadership and selfless volunteerism. He even started our intergenerational “Zoomer” program which is something only a forward thinker would take on . This program is instrumental to aiding our membership with technology by phone and internet. Not retired and probably never to do so, Jerry says he loves what he does too much. We are blessed that he does.
Written by Dawn Faison
OLD NEWS:
- Reminder!!!!! Census. Residents can call 844-330-2020 to complete the Census from the comfort of your home or go to https://my2020census.govtoday! Respond to this email and say “I have completed the Census” with your name and date completed, and we will register you for a drawing to win a $25 Gift Card presented on August 1, 2020 (before the time that census takers have to reach out to you).
LEARN SOMETHING NEW THIS WEEK:
- Follow us daily on Facebook: New posts and live-streams Monday-Friday: www.facebook.com/NWSCenter
- Participate in weekly Zoom sessions: Navigate 2020 and Coffee Chats (call center for instructions and times)
- Watch Northern and Eastern Wake’s new YouTube sessions, NEW Introduction Series“Seniors and Required Minimum Distributions” Stock with Brian Solik and Ryan Nemitz www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUa03PH6f5ye7j0KXO81Lw
- Johnny Richards from Heartland Hospice is offering another opportunity for virtual grief support through Heartland Hospice on Thursdays at 1:00pm. If anyone is interested in joining this support group (it’s a conference call platform), send Johnny an email johnny.richards@hcr-manorcare.comor call him at 919-805-2993 and he will give you the details.
ID YOU KNOW:
The East Wake Senior Center team, in partnership with the Town of Wendell, has created a vision that will lead to some renovations and efficiencies at the Senior Center. Work began this week on making the space more comfortable, and user-friendly.
Both Northern and Eastern Wake Senior centers will be closed for the holiday on Monday,
PARTICIPATE INTEGENERATIONALLY:
Call the center and get assistance FREE from a “Zoomer” (honor student from Wake Forest High School) to assist you with any technology needs. The students are volunteering and will assist you by phone or computer.
LOOK FORWARD TO:
- Upcoming new programs: Acting Our Age, and a virtual book club.
- New combination virtual and self-care Evidence Based program coming WALK WITH EASE. More information to follow.
- Rex Mobile Mammography Unit will provide 3D screenings on site at the Eastern Wake Senior Center on June 11, 2020. Please contact Norma or Rosetta at 919-365-4248 for registration. First come first serve basis.
WE ARE CELEBRATING NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH ANDS FITNESS DAY, MAY 27th. We will provide this to our membership using the Zoom platform. Please call the senior center 919-554-4111 or email WFSCcoordinator.com to register and get the link for the event. This will be an all-day event beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 4:30 PM. Each event will last 20 – 40 minutes and then there will be a break in between. You can participate in the comfort of your home and enjoy the following programs and instructors.
o 8:30am Laura Wilson: Wake-up with Yoga
o 9:30am Linda Thomas: “Rock with the Oldies”
o 10:30 am Myra Jackson: “Balance & Fit”
o 11:30 am Maria Bolanz: “Dance Fitness”
o 12:30 pm Rosetta Mock “Smooth Shakes”
o 1:30 pm Norma Ferrell: ShiBashi (Breathing exercises for Health and Wellness)
o 2:30 pm Line Dance with Ronnie Pignataro
o 3:30 pm Rosetta Mock: Ideas to stay busy
o Sing- Along
THANKS TO THIS MONTH’S SPONSOR:
The Lodge at Wake Forest for hosting the offices of the Northern Wake Senior Center for two years.
Until next time know we are here for you. Do not hesitate to call. Stay safe, active, healthy, and have a safe and joyous Memorial Day.
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