News From Marion C. Price
Summer Picnic
The Marion C. Price Summer Picnic will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The picnic will be held in the large pavilion at Sweet Arrow Lake in Pine Grove. The picnic will begin with a luncheon at noon and bingo and socializing following lunch. Please RSVP by Thursday, July 11th, and direct any questions to Cathy Clouser in the office at (570) 621-3220 or mptfund@gmail.com. We would like to carpool if possible, so please let Cathy know if you can drive or if you need a ride.
I have begun attending a monthly meeting for Senior Outreach services. This is a monthly meeting attended by representatives from many of the Schuylkill County services provided to assist our seniors. It is a great opportunity for me to meet people and make contacts for services available in the area.
The representative from Compassus Hospice is interested in providing an educational seminar to discuss the facts and myths of hospice care. This would provide an overview of what hospice is, who should receive hospice care, who pays for it, and where the care can be provided. I am planning to set up a breakfast shortly open to all who have an interest in receiving this information. Please contact me if interested to be sure you are notified when a date is set.
The last meeting of the Marion Price Trust board had some discussion about potentially restarting senior gatherings. This would include getting together to go out for lunch, gathering for socialization or games, or some sort of entertainment.
Another suggestion made was to see if there is a need or interest in providing some help with things such as raking leaves, small repairs, etc. This would require volunteers as well as recipients. We will be conducting a survey to see if there is an interest and where the majority of that interest is. We look forward to your input on both of these ideas.
As always please feel free to contact me with your thoughts on these ideas or anything else you have an interest in trying. I am also available to pick up groceries or prescriptions, help with phone calls, find services for you, schedule a LEV visit, a personal visit, or just a phone call to chat. If you need help with something please don’t hesitate to call – I will do my best to help you. The office number is (570) 621-3220.
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As summer heats up here are some summer safety tips to remember:
- Lower your risk for sunburn and skin cancer by limiting your time in the sun, especially between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM, when sun rays are most intense.
- Wear clothing to cover exposed skin such as broad-brimmed hats, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts and pants. Clothing that offers built-in sun protection is also available.
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF value of 15 or higher, even on a cloudy day.
- Protect your eyes with sunglasses with a UV 400 rating or 100% UV protection. This applies to you even after cataract surgery.
- Be cautious of medications that make skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Keep a water bottle handy and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.