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Don’t Throw That Away! Ways To Use Leftovers

Are you looking forward to the holidays? Imagine the lovely aromas of the meals we grew up with and creating memories with loved ones. However, we end up with a fridge full of leftovers that we tire of eating. It is estimated that 40% of the food grown, processed, and transported in the U.S. will never be eaten. Nearly one-third of the food waste happens because we buy and make more than we serve and eat. Many of you are probably familiar with taking those leftovers of turkey and re-making it into Turkey Soup, Turkey Tetrazzini, or Turkey Potpies. But, the holidays are not the only time ...

Tips On Giving Care For Seniors During The Holidays

National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated each November and it is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers (also known as care partners) across the country. The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (like our counterparts across the state and nation) are charged with not only assisting older adults but also helping caregivers of any age. However, our biggest challenge is getting people to realize they are a caregiver. This month’s national caregiving theme is “Caregiving Happens” to reflect that most people do not sign up to be a caregiver, the reality is that ...

Are Medicare Calls Really From Medicare?

Question: I have gotten numerous phone calls from individuals saying they are calling from Medicare. Are they really from Medicare? Answer: This is my most commonly asked question this year. I can confidently say no, that caller is not from Medicare. These types of calls are probably from an insurance company that contracts with Medicare to provide insurance coverage to individuals with Medicare (many are representing a Medicare Advantage Plan). Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplement Plans pay commissions to brokers who enroll people into the plans. Commissions are how these ...

Mayville Seniors Set Harvest Dinner

MAYVILLE — Thirty-one Mayville Senior Citizens met on Oct. 20 at the VFW in Mayville. President Janet Loomis called the meeting to order. Dianne Goodrich was absent due to illness, so Mary Carlson gave the invocation followed by Sandi Wagner doing the devotions. The secretary’s report was given by Darlene Barney. Kathie Sukalac, treasurer, gave the treasurer’s report. Kathie reminded members she is starting to collect 2023 dues.. Goodwill chair Mary Carlson reported she sent out one get well card. Postage will be going up to 63 cents the end of January 2023. Program ...

Ellery Senior Citizens To Meet Nov. 11

Ellery Senior Citizens met on Oct. 14 at St Timothy’s Lutheran church with 25 members present and two guests. The kitchen committee consisted of Maureen Langebartel, Mary Beth and Paul Mazzone. A potluck lunch was enjoyed by all. Marty Hunt said the blessing. Sam Genco and Karen Livsey presented a power point program on some of the obscura history of Chautauqua County. Some of the topics included a Fredonia rosetta stone, an Hiawatha passion play performed at Jones Memorial park, a titanic survivor, Quaker school history and Forest Cheney a world famous violinist. Jan Stowell ...

Harmony Seniors Gather At Panama Church

Fifty-five members and three guests, David Lindberg, Sherry McCarthy and Paul Baglia attended the Oct. 7 tureen luncheon of the Harmony Senior Citizens at the Panama United Methodist Church. President Roberta Karlson welcomed everyone and encouraged members to say “Hello” to an old friend and introduce yourself to someone new. Chaplain Lois King read “Autumn” led the Salute to the Flag and offered the dinner prayer. Dottie Enlow, Willa May Rupczyk, Tom Smith and Dorothy Erickson were table hosts. Roberta stated that the county had given her 40 COVID test kits which were ...