Hello June! “Far up in the deep blue sky, great white clouds floating by. All the world is dressed in green; many happy birds are seen. Roses bright and sunshine clear show that lovely June is here.” ~ F.G. Sanders Author Visit! Fitness Channel 12 Exercise for Seniors Game Day Contact HELPERS! Author Visit! Visit […]

“Exercise? I thought you said extra fries!” I recently saw this phrase posted at a fast-food restaurant and it made me chuckle. Hope it makes you smile too. And, if you did get those extra fries and are looking for an opportunity to work off those calories, consider joining our fun exercise class on Monday

MAY is Older Americans Month “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” ~Betty Friedan Established in 1963, it is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans. This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of experiences and to

A recent article on the National Council on Aging website points out the impact stress can have on our health.  “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” Stress is unavoidable; we all experience it occasionally. But did you know that the

Our Volunteers “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that is all who ever have.” ~Margaret Mead Without them, HELPERS wouldn’t be! We have a wonderful team of 55 volunteers whoare the heart and soul of HELPERS. And it’s a fact, we could not do what we do without

A recent article on the National Council on Aging website points out the impact stress can have on our health.  “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” Stress is unavoidable; we all experience it occasionally. But did you know that the

All Attendees Are Required To Pre-Register Optimism definition: Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. Betty White described herself as a “cockeyed optimist” and was only a couple weeks away from 100 when she died. We all know she lived her life with great humor in her approach to life. A recent

“Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” April is National Volunteer Recognition Month, a month to pay special tribute to our wonderful and generous team of HELPERS volunteers. We could not do what we do

All Attendees Are Required To Pre-Register Monday, April 3rd, 3-5pm Lake Region Library, Barnesville While it may be a difficult subject to consider and discuss, it is important for us to have our affairs in order. End-of-life planning helps facilitate a smooth process after ones passing and gives us peace of mind while we continue

A while ago I was having a conversation with another senior citizen and I was struck by her comment “Well, what do I know?” I don’t even recall what the topic was, but that response has continued to give me pause. Do we fully appreciate the value of our community’s elders and their earned wisdom?