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OCTOBER
                         2021

                      VOLUME 39,

Silver Quill
                        NO. 10

          INSIDE THIS ISSUE
          Center Highlights         2

          Foot Care Clinic           3
          50 Year Celebration 4
          Donations                 5
          Nutrition                  6
          Fargo Menu                7
          West Fargo Menu            8
          Recipe                     9
          Volunteer
          Spotlight                10
          Rural Cass News          11
          Part D Annual
          Enrollment Info          12
          LIHEAP                   14
          Homes for the
          Holidays                 15

          MENU INSIDE!
          Where’s my menu? Menus
          will no longer be mailed indi-
           vidually - you can find the
          Fargo menu on page 7 and
            the West Fargo menu on
            page 8 of the Silver Quill
             newsletter, or online at
             valleyseniorservices.org.
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Valley Senior Services
P.O. Box 2217                                                SENIOR CENTER
Fargo, ND 58108
www.valleyseniorservices.org
                                                              HIGHLIGHTS
Board Members:               Ed Clapp Park Center                                              West Fargo High Rise
   Becky Christianson                              2801 32nd Ave S, Fargo                      230 8th Ave W, West Fargo
   Jane Hazlett                                    Kim Ingebretson 298-3976
   Kari Stoner                                                                                 To reserve meals, please call 356-2047
   Marlene Batterberry                             Oct 7 - 11:30-1:00 Flu shots                      at least one day in advance.
   Connie Elledge                                  Oct 13 - 12:30-4:30 AARP Driving class
                                                   Oct 20 - 10:00-2:00 Foot care
   Ray Nelson
                                                   Oct 21 - 9:00 exercise; 10:00-2:00 Foot
                                                                                               Trollwood Village
   Vince Dalke                                                                                 3105 Broadway, Fargo
                                                    care; 2:45 Birthday & anniversary lunch    298-3975
   Jim Link
                                                   Every Monday - 12:30 Pinochle; 1:00
Director:                                           Cards or dominoes                          Oct 4 - 12:30 Church (Rosewood room)
   Brian Arett                                     Every Tuesday - 9:30 Free exercise;         Oct 6 - 9-10:30 Flu shots; 10- 2:00 Foot
Transportation Manager:                             12:30 Pinochle; 1:00 Cards or dominoes      care; 1:00 Birthday celebration
                                                   Every Wednesday - 1:00 Mahjong, bridge,     Oct 7 - 10:00-2:00 Foot care; 11:00
   Paul Grindeland
                                                    cards, dominoes                             Fargo Public Library
Outreach Manager:                                  Every Thursday - 9:30 Free exercise;        Oct 11 - 1:00 Craft day
   Bernie Johnson                                   1:15 Bingo                                 Oct 18 - 12:30 Church (Rosewood room)
Nutrition Manager:                                 Every Friday - 9:00 Mahjong; 1:00 Bridge,   Oct 21 - 11:00 Fargo Public Library
   Shannon Lang                                     cards or dominoes                          Every Monday - 9:30 Exercise
Metro Senior Ride Operations                                                                    (Rosewood room); 12:30 Whist
                                                    To reserve meals, please call 298-3976     Every Tuesday - 12:30 Pinochle; 1:00
Supervisor:                                              by 12:00 pm the day before.            Grocery bus; 2:00 Bible study in library
  Cindy Girdner                                                                                Every Wednesday - 9:30 Exercise;
Dispatchers:                                                                                    12:30 Dominoes
   Paula Thomas                                     Broadway Station                           Every Thursday - 10:00 Bible study;
                                                    1461 Broadway, Fargo                        12:30 Bingo; 12:30 Bridge
   MaryJo Fandrich                                  Em Janes 232-7936                          Every Friday - 12:30 Crafts; 2:00 Chat &
   Charlotte Arff
                                                                                                chew
   Stephanie Hinrichs                               Every Monday - 10:15 Balance Builders;      To reserve meals, please call 298-3975 by
Resource Specialists:                                1:00 Open activities                                12:00 pm the day before
   Patty Dahley                                     Every Tuesday - 1:15 Bingo
   Jill McCall                                      Every Wednesday - 12:30 Pinochle
   Kassie Emanuel                                   Every Thursday - 9:00-3:00 Sewing/Craft
   Sheena Nelson                                     day; 1:00 Open activities
   Karleen Wyum                                     Every Friday - 1:15 Bingo

Administrative Assistants:                           To reserve meals, please call 232-7936
   Em Janes                                               by 12:00 pm the day before.
   Kathy Watt

If you are qualified, your rights to receive the
services provided by this organization without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age or handicap are protected by                              Statement of Identification - Silver Quill
Federal Law. If you believe you have been                                       Published Monthly by:
discriminated against, please contact: Brian                                  Valley Senior Services, Inc.
Arett, Valley Senior Services, P.O. Box 2217,                    2801 32nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108
Fargo, ND 58108. (701) 293-1440.                          To receive the Silver Quill call 293-1440 or toll free 1-877-827-1916
                                                                           or e-mail: info@valleyseniors.org

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Sanford Home Care will provide a nurse to cut
                                             and file your toenails at the following locations:

      Trollwood Center                    West Fargo High Rise                     Ed Clapp Park Center
      3105 Broadway, Fargo                230 8th Ave W,                           2801 32nd Ave. S,
      Wednesday, October 6                West Fargo                               Fargo
      Thursday, October 7                 Wednesday, October 13                    Wednesday, October 20
      Wednesday, November 3               Wednesday, November 10                   Thursday, October 21
      Thursday, November 4                10:00 am - 2:00 pm                       Wednesday, November 17
      10:00 am - 2:00 pm                                                           Thursday, November 18
                                                                                   10:00 am - 2:00 pm

     Call 701-234-3204 for an appointment. Appointments should be made by the day before the
     scheduled foot care clinic. The fee for foot care is $25.00 (cash or check) at senior centers.

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Thank you to everyone that came out to
       celebrate Valley Senior Services
         50 year anniversary event.
    We were blessed to have good weather, good
       food and amazing friends/coworkers/
     colleagues come out to celebrate with us.

       Thank you to the Fargo Park District
       Team for helping get Rheault Farm
          prepped for our special day.

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Thank You To Our Contributors!

We appreciate the many donations we have received and thank each and every one of you
for your support. All contributions can be sent to: Valley Senior Services,
                                                                                                  P.O. Box 2217
                                                                                                  Fargo, ND 58108

                                                 Marie & Joe Talley in celebration of
                                                   Mike & Lori Vipond’s wedding

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How long is food safe to eat in my fridge?
    The answer depends on the type of food and how cold you maintain your fridge. As we age, our
    sense of smell tends to decline. We can’t always trust our nose to let us know when food is no
    longer safe.

    If the food is moldy, we all know we shouldn’t eat it. “Four days, throw it away” is a good general
    guide for many perishable foods such as casseroles and meat dishes. Some foods such as con-
    diments (ketchup, mustard) will be safe for several months. Keep your refrigerator at 40 F.

    Be sure to put a date on your leftovers, including your to-go boxes from restaurants. Use a
    piece of tape or a sticky note or another method to label it when you put the food in the refriger-
    ator. Losing track of food in a crowded refrigerator can happen fairly easily.

    Sometimes food dates can be confusing. Most dates on packages are “quality dates.” In other
    words, if you consume the food by the date, it will be at its best texture and flavor.

    Eggs, when stored in a 40 F refrigerator, usually are safe for three to five weeks after the date
    listed on the carton. That date is a “sell by” date meant for use by the store. Even milk and other
    dairy products may be safe for about a week after the date.

    Most foods can be frozen for long-term storage.

    Stores use "Sell By" dates to determine when to sell an item by. This is not a safety deadline
    but may indicate products that have been sitting on the shelf longer.

    Even if a "Best By" date has passed on a food you have at home, it should be safe to consume
    if stored and handled properly. This is the recommended date for best flavor or quality.

    When a product reaches its "Use By" date, it means it’s no longer at peak quality according to
    the manufacturer.

                       If you aren't sure how old something is or if it is safe to eat:
                                       When in doubt, throw it out.

                                  Check out a healthy recipe on page 9!

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Chicken Salad with Blueberries
 ·    1 1/4 c. (10 ounces) low-fat lemon flavored yo-                           ·    1/2 c. green onions (about 6), thickly sliced
      gurt                                                                      ·    1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 medi-
 ·    2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise                                                 um)
 ·    2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries (or other berry)                         ·    Salt & pepper to taste
 ·    2 c. cubed baked or grilled chicken breasts                               ·    4 c. mixed salad greens
 ·    3/4 c. sliced celery (about 3 stalks)                                     ·    Lemon slices, optional

     In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and mayonnaise. Toss together blueberries, chicken, celery, green
     onions and bell pepper. Add dressing and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors blend for at
     least 30 minutes. Serve over salad greens with reserved blueberries and lemon slices, if desired.

     Alternative: Set up a salad buffet with the ingredients and let people assemble their own salads.

     Makes four servings. Each service has 247 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g
     protein, 188 milligrams (mg) sodium and 150 mg calcium.

     Menu ideas: Lemon Blueberry Chicken Salad, French bread, cantaloupe slices, low-fat or fat-free milk.
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Volunteer Spotlight
This month we are featuring Chris, who has been delivering Meals on Wheels
for the past two years. Here’s what he has to say about volunteering:

Tell us a little bit about yourself:
We have a busy family of five kids and two dogs. For the last 16 years, I
have been a stay-at-home dad, working as a taxi driver, coach, tutor and
full-time chef for them. Along with Meals on Wheels, I also volunteer at
Great Plains Food Bank and Feed My Starving Children.

What got you interested in volunteering?
I felt as a stay-at-home dad, it is important for my children to learn how to
give back to their community. Meals on Wheels was a perfect chance for my children and I to learn the value
of volunteering. We have developed meaningful relationships on our route.

What is your favorite part about volunteering?
We love our weekly interactions with the people on our route. It has been so fun to get to know them. Every-
one is so appreciative of the service that Meals on Wheels provides. We look forward to our route every
week!

                     Many thanks to the Chris for his volunteer service to Meals on Wheels!

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One Oak Place is a community for baby boomers
     which meets their expectations of living in an environment that provides them a good quality of life. Designed for a
  maintenance-free, engaging lifestyle with access to amenities and services including guest suites, pool, fitness center,
  woodshop, spacious patios, gardens, and eight acres of grounds to enjoy. Plus, so much more, right outside your door.

  One Oak Place offers a monthly rental package to include all utilities, basic TV
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 Tour our 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms apartments, some with dens. Our designs highlight
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Rural Cass News
Congregate Dining: Now Open along with Pick Up and Take Out :
Page Cafe, Page, ND (668-2254): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 11:30-12:30
Leonard Cafe, Leonard, ND (645-2240): Monday ,Wednesday, Friday at 11:00
Hunter Cafe & Bakery, Hunter, ND (874-2253): Monday ,Wednesday, Friday at 11:00
Please call ahead to order your meals.
Cass County Council Meeting: Christmas party on Monday, December 20th at 10:00 am in Embden.
Cass County Rural Bus Schedule:
Routes:     North Cass County                                                                         South Cass County
            Hunter       8:00 a.m.                                                                    Leonard     8:00 a.m.
            Arthur       8:20                                                                         Kindred     8:30
            Casselton    9:00                                                                         Horace      8:45
            Fargo        9:45                                                                         Fargo       9:15

North route runs October 5, 12, 19 & 26. South route runs October 6, 13, 20 & 27. Express van runs Mon-
days and Thursdays. Please call 356-7433 for more information or to schedule your ride. For Page resi-
dents: you can use Steele County bus to Fargo on October 11 & 22. Please call 1-800-845-1715 for pick-
up information and to reserve a ride.

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                  Events 2021:
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                                                 Veteran’s Memorial Event
                                                Veterans Memorial  Event:                                                                            to create a comprehensive team
                                                          May 23
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                                                   4th of July Celebration
                                                            July 4
                                                     4th of July Event:                                                                                seniors living in their homes,
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                                                         Pioneer  Days                                          Serving seniors
                                                         August 17 & 18                                          age 55 and up!                         right where they want to be!
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Don’t Ignore Medicare Part D 2022
                       Open Enrollment
Even if you’re happy with your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, DO NOT ignore the open enroll-
ment period October 15 to December 7. It can be tempting — and easier — for Medicare beneficiaries
to simply stick with their current coverage. But that could be a mistake that will cost you money.

Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year – things like premiums, deductibles, the
prescription drugs they cover, and even the pharmacies in your network. A medication you take may be
covered in your prescription drug plan this year, but it might not be next year because drug plans
change from year-to-year.

Medicare beneficiaries should read their annual Notice of Change and review their health and prescrip-
tion drug plan options during the open enrollment period. Insurers must notify enrollees of any plan
changes for the coming year before the end of September. People should read their Notice of Change
carefully, compare their current plan with other available plans, and change to a different plan during
open enrollment if it better meets their current needs.

If you need help evaluating your options, the North Dakota Insurance Department State Health Insur-
ance Counseling (SHIC) program can provide assistance.

Individuals who would like to schedule a telephone appointment with a counselor should vis-
it insurance.nd.gov/medicare-part-d-open-enrollment-counseling, or call 701-328-2440, Option # 1 or
toll-free 888-575-6611.

You can also complete a plan comparison on the Medicare website at Medicare.gov.

         2022 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
Valley Senior Services Resource Specialists will conduct Part D comparison sessions via telephone
and in person for 2022 Medicare Part D Prescription drug plans during the open enrollment period
based on staff availability. Session appointments must be scheduled in advance and the following
safety guidelines will be in place for in person appointments.

                                                                                 (Continued on page 14)

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2022 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
 (Continued from page 12)

 Þ    Masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing are strongly recommended.

 You can make an appointment by calling our office at 701-293-1440 and ask to speak to the Intake
 Worker. She will provide additional information and mail you a Medicare Client Intake Form for you to
 complete so you have your information available at your appointment.

 Information from the Medicare website on drug plans available in North Dakota for 2022 will be pro-
 vided. We cannot recommend a prescription drug plan or other Medicare Health Plan but will assist in
 enrolling you in a plan that you have selected.

 Plan comparison information provided by the Medicare Plan Finder website is an estimate of costs.
 We recommend you review the comparisons provided to you to ensure accuracy of your medications.
 You should also check with your pharmacy to ensure they accept the plan you select.

 Medicare Part D sessions will be at Valley Senior Services office - 2801 – 32nd Ave S and Broadway
 Station – 1461 Broadway afternoons starting on October 26th and continuing until December 3rd.

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What is LIHEAP?
     LIHEAP, better known as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program offered through
     the North Dakota Department of Human Services and County Social Services (Human Ser-
     vice Zone) to those families who have limited income. (LIHEAP is also commonly referred
     to as “Fuel Assistance.”) Income determination is based on family size with optional deduc-
     tions for various family expenses available.

     Who should apply?
     Any household who buys the fuel or utilities from a fuel dealer or utility provider or any
     household whose rent includes heat but does not receive a rent subsidy. Households
     whose heating costs are too high as a result of a non-repairable furnace and fuel costs and
     households who are having difficulty paying for their heat due to ever increasing high cost
     of fuel and electricity and are at risk of losing their heat source.

     Eligibility is based on a household’s income. A household’s income must be at or below 60
     percent of North Dakota’s median income and within these limits:

           1 person household:        $31,433 or $2,620 monthly
           2 person household:        $41,118 or $3,426 monthly

     How do I apply?
     The application process for the heating assistance runs from October 2021 thru May 2022.
     You may get your application through the local county Human Service Zone Office. Com-
     munity Options, a Statewide organization, is once again happy to announce that they
     will be assisting individuals and families with their applications for LIHEAP! Please
     call 1-800-823-2417 ext. 140 To set your appointment today!

     LIHEAP is becoming a more valued resource to households than ever before, below are
     the statistics for 2020-2021 heating season as of 6/29/2021.

     The total dollars spent to support families on LIHEAP was: $10,385,354.61
     Approved Households: 12,725 which was an increase of 0.60% from the previous year.
     Average benefit per household: $816.14.

     BREAKDOWN                        Metro Senior Ride Service expands into Moorhead
     Fuel OIL: 969 households         and Dilworth, MN.
     Nat. Gas: 4090 households
     Propane: 3433 households         In 2008, Metro Senor Rides gave 4,000 rides in
     Electricity: 4203 households     the Moorhead/Dilworth area. In 2020, this service
     Other: 30 Households             provided over 10,000 rides in that area.

                                      One Oak meal site opens.
      For more information, call the Fuel Assistance office at 241-5761 or one of our Resource
     Specialists at 293-1440 or toll-free at 1-877-1916. Applications are accepted from October
                                       1 to May 31st of each year.

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Kick off your holiday season in style and support Meals on Wheels! The NDSU Alpha Gamma Delta alum-
nae group invite you to join us for our 34th annual Homes for the Holidays tour on November 6-7, 2021.
Homes for the Holidays is a unique event featuring local F-M homes beautifully decorated for the holiday
season by area merchants and designers. Tickets for the tour are $20 and will go on sale October 1. Each
year we choose a local non-pro"it to support with a portion of our proceeds. Our 2021 event will support
Meals on Wheels.

For more event details and ticketing information, please visit us at www.homesfortheholidaysfm.com or
follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fmhomesfortheholidays.

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                                                                                              Aug. 18 – 21, 2021

     Part C, or Medicare Advantage = Medicare Part A, B and D
     Medicare Part C, or Medicare Advantage, integrates Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. Many Medicare
     Advantage plans also include Part D drug benefits. Medicare Advantage plans are only available through
     private health insurers and, depending on your plan, may provide extra coverage including:

     • Dental services                                         • Over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins
     • Vision services and frame/lens allowance                • Coverage when traveling worldwide
     • Hearing services and hearing aid allowance              • Personal emergency response system
     • Fitness programs

     Visit www.NextBlueND.com to learn more
     about NextBlue Medicare Advantage.

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      P.O. Box 2217                                                                     U.S. POSTAGE PAID
                                                                                        FARGO, ND 58102
      Fargo, ND 58108                                                                   PERMIT NO. 1123

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