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B r a n d y w i n e Valley Active Aging
Coatesville Campus virtual Campus Downingtown Campus
M A RC H 2 0 2 1
The “new” Social
Practices for 2021
As the Covid-19 vaccine reaches mil-
lions of people nation wide, the battle
is far from over. The rush back to
“normal” will require some re-
imagination, resilience and new ways
of doing things.
Wearing A Mask
Individually and as a nation, we have all bared witness or been personally
affected by the terrible loss of life. Wearing a mask may become ingrained
in a generation of people scarred by this pandemic. The usefulness of
masks for preventing the spread of other illnesses as well, will be under-
stood.
New Normal: A cultural shift increases the normalcy of face coverings.
Watching Your Distance.
We all want to hug and celebrate this momentous discovery, however we will still need to
maintain physical distance. That means we all must maintain 6 feet distance when out in pub-
lic. Please take note: getting the vaccine does not prevent the spread of COVID-
19.
Keep Calm and Carry On.
It’s going to take time for social customs and practices to regain some ver-
sion of pre-pandemic, days of yore. Officials predict Autumn as a goal (a
flexible date) which requires 75%-80% of the population being vaccinated.
As the saying goes, “Time, takes time.”
New Normal: Redefining traditions and helping each other as a commu-
nity to adjust to life as it moves towards a new future.
BVAA Activities & Exercise Schedule
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 2 3 4 5
9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 8,000 Years of Beer 10:30A Fitness #2 Malt, Hops, Yeast, 10:30A Fitness #2
Water; How Beer Is
2P Bingo Made 2P Pokeno
8 9 10 11 12
9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 A Grand Tour of Beer 10:30A Fitness #2 All About Lagers & 10:30A Fitness #2
Styles & All About Ales Beers of the World;
Who Drinks What
YouTube Tuesday 2P Bingo 2P Pokeno
15 16 17 18 19
9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 Enjoying Beer I: The 10:30A Fitness #2 Enjoying Beer II: 10:30A Fitness #2
Perfect Pour; Maximizing Flavor
2P Forgotten 2P Bingo 2P Pokeno
Women
22 23 24 25 26
9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 Enjoying Beer III: Buy- 10:30A Fitness #2 Pairing Beer with 10:30A Fitness #2
ing and Storing Food
2P Bingo 2P Pokeno
YouTube Tuesday
29 30 31
9:30A Fitness #1 10A Great Courses 9:30A Fitness #1
10:30A Fitness #2 Science of Quality of 10:30A Fitness #2
Beer & Beer and Hu-
man Health 2P Bingo
Stay Fit at Home March 2021 is Blood Clot Awareness Month.
Monday; Wednesday; Friday Some contributing factors are:
9:30A Lack of exercise
Functional Fitness ; Beginner Class #1 High blood and/or high cholesterol
10:30A Obesity
Smoking
Functional Fitness; Challenging Class #2
Sitting /lying down for long periods of
time.
Make the COMMITMENT to move daily–
Sign up: info@bvactiveaging.org every little bit counts towards better health.
VIRTUAL CAMPUS
Connect with us!
10 Forgotten Women in History, Part II
Who was the first female American Sheriff? How about the woman
Paul Revere? Do you know the Warrior Queen of India?
Join Jorge from BVAA’s Coatesville Campus for an fun and interac-
tive 30 minutes presentation that will entertain and enlighten to
celebrate International Women’s Day. Receive a copy of the presentation at your home
campus drive-thru to follow at home when you register. Call your home campus or email
Info@bvactiveageing.org for your Zoom invite.
Forgotten Women in History, Part 2
Monday, March 15th, 2021, 2P
Q:What is the Virtual Campus?
A: BVAA offers exercise, programs and activities on Zoom, Facebook and YouTube. An-
other way for us all to stay engaged and connected.
Call the Coatesville Campus for more information; 610-383-6900.
The Everyday Guide to Beer
Raise a glass and your beer IQ as you learn from
one of the industry’s most recognized international ex-
perts, Charles W. Bamforth
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a 10A viewing. Call 610-383-6900 for
more information or email us: info@bvactiveaging.org to get your Zoom invite.
Episode 1; 8,000 Years of Beer; 31 mins Tues., March 2, 10A
Episode 2: Malt, Hops, Yeast, Water; How Beer Is Made; 37 mins Thurs., March 4, 10A
Episode 3: A Grand Tour of Beer Styles; 19 mins Tues., March 9, 10A
Episode 4: All About Ales; 33 min Tues., March 9
Episode 5: All About Lagers; 18 mins Tues., March 11, 10A
Episode 6: Beers of the World; Who Drinks What; 30 mins Tues., March 11
Episode 7: Enjoying Beer I: The Perfect Pour; 26 min Tues., March 16, 10A
Episode 8: Enjoying Beer II: Maximizing Flavor; 31 mins Thurs., March 18, 10A
Episode 9: Enjoying Beer III: Buying and Storing; 30 mins Tues., March 23, 10A
Episode 10: Pairing Beer with Food; 34 mins Thurs., March 25, 10A
Episode 11: Science of Quality of Beer; 23 min Tues., March 30, 10A
Episode 12: Beer and Human Health; 27 min Tues., March 30
Virtual Campus News Receive all you need to participate virtually, from home. Box
includes: DIY Trinket Dish materials and instructions; Bingo
Monthly Online Activity Kits for Purchase
Card; Pokeno Card; Crossword Puzzles; This Month In History;
Forgotten Women in History presentation and How-To instructions for everything. Get the whole box of activi-
ties at your home campus for $10. For more information or to reserve your box, call 610-383-6900, or email at
Info@bvactiveaging.org
CRAFT PROJECT DIY Trinket Dish
Virtual Campus Keep your knick-knacks and baubles
in this stylish and useful catch all
dish. If you like pottery, this craft is for you. No need to “fire” this
clay, it dries overnight. Add paint and some pretty designs and
you have a dish, that also makes a great gift. Kit Includes:
Sculpey Clay, paint, paint brushes and instructions.
Watch the DIY Video on the BVAA-TV! YouTube channel
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021.
ONLINE BINGO! No Technology Needed ONLINE POKENO
NEW!
Virtual Campus Just a phone call Virtual Campus
Wednesdays Fridays
2P-3P 2P-3P
Access code press: 6255753 Access code press: 6393255
Followed by the (#) button Followed by the (# ) button
10 Warning Signs of Dementia, An Apple A Day...
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley
Chapter March 16th from 12P-1:30P
March 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
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Learn the common warning signs of violence right here in our own backyard.
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diagnosis as well as the the diagnostic process and Michelle Roberson, get a green apple and
Alzheimer’s Association resources. find out more about this critically im-
RSVP directly call 484-249-2055/Victoria Raith portant organization.
information for the Chester County
poverty level are asked to make a voluntary and anonymous contribution of $2.00 towards the cost of the meal. Individuals under the age of 60 are welcome to enjoy a noon meal for a cost of $4.50. Menu is subject to change without advance notice. The official registration and financial
March ‘21
Coatesville
Meals served at the Coatesville Senior Center are provided by the Chester County Department of Aging Services. Membership to the senior center is not required for participation in the congregate meal program. Individuals 60 and older who are 185% or above the federal
Campus
Monday Tuesday Thursday
Pick Up 1 Meal Pick Up 2 Meals Pick Up 2 Meals
March 1 March 2 March 4
Tukey & Swiss Chicken a la Trio Salad Steak Sandwich Tuna Salad
on Rye King Egg/Tuna/Ham Chips Macaroni Salad
Chips Rice over lettuce Dessert Dessert
Cole Slaw Baby Green Peas Roll
Dessert Dessert Dessert
March 8 March 9 March 11
Chicken Tenders Breakfast for Turkey Wrap Taco Salad Baked Tilapia
Mac & Cheese Lunch Cous Cous Salad Dessert Noodles
Dessert Pancakes Carrots Stick Stewed Tomatoes
Sausage Yoghurt Spinach
Yoghurt Dessert Dessert
Fruit
March 15 March 16 March 18
Chicken Pot Pie Classic Stuffed Italian Hoagie Greek Salad Veggie Pad Thai
Rice Pepper Chips Roasted Chick Veggie Egg Roll
Dessert Buttered Noodles Tomato Salad Peas Steamed Broccoli
Spinach Dessert Pita Bread Dessert
Dessert Dessert
March 22 March 23 March 25
Spaghetti & Oven Roasted Turkey Ham & BBQ Riblet Baked Pasta
Meatballs Chicken Cheese Macaroni Salad House Salad
House Salad Buttered Noodles Pasta Salad Dessert Breadstick
Garlic Bread Roasted Potatoes Dessert Dessert
Stick Green Beans
Dessert Dessert
March 29 March 30 ½ pint 2% milk served with
Ham & Cabbage Shepard’s Pie each meal.
Grilled Chicken Salad 1 packet condiment served
& Potatoes Dessert Dessert
Corn Bread with each wrap or sand-
Dessert wich. Menu subject to
change without notice.
Reservations are required and must be made one week in advance. BVAA is closed
Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the
Drive-thru meal pick up meals:12P-1:30P at the Coatesville Campus Wednesday & Friday
only Mon., Tues., & Fri. Call 610-383-6900 with questions. until further notice.
Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free (within Pennsylvania) 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
a voluntary and anonymous contribution of $2.00 towards the cost of the meal. Individuals under the age of 60 are welcome to enjoy a noon meal for a cost of $4.50. Menu is subject to change without advance notice. The official registration and financial information for the Chester County Department of
Meals served at the Coatesville Senior Center are provided by the Chester County Department of Aging Services. Membership to the senior center is not required for participation in the congregate meal program. Individuals 60 and older who are 185% or above the federal poverty level are asked to make
March 2021
Downingtown Campus
Reservations are required and
must be made one week in advance.
Tuesday Thursday
Pick up 2 meals Pick up 3 meals
March 2 March 4
Philly Steak Meal Pork Chops & Chicken Marsala Cheese Omelet Chicken Parm
American Cheese Sauerkraut & Oven Roasted Sausage Links with Marinara
Sauteed Onion & Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Hash Brown Patty Mozz. Cheese
Mushrooms Brussel Sprouts Creamed Spinach French Toast Stick Pasta
Sweet Potato Fries Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Orange Juice California Blend
Pears Applesauce Cup Pineapples
March 9 March 11
Beef Stroganoff Turkey Ham & Cheeseburger + Roast Turkey & Stuffed Chicken
Brown Rice Cheese Pretzel Bun Gravy Kiev
Carrots Melt American Cheese Mashed Sweet Pota- Rice Pilaf
Bread Broccoli Steak Fries to Green Beans Mixed Vegetables
Fresh Orange Pineapple Tropical Fruit Tropical Fruit Cherry Pie
March 16 March 18
Stuffed Pepper Chicken & Vegetables Tuna Noodle Tuna On Bun ’ Breaded Fish
Beef/Brown Rice/ with Gravy over Biscuit Casserole Chopped Broccoli Fillet
Marinara Brussel Sprouts California Blend Salad Mac & Cheese
Carrots Pear Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie Brussel Sprouts
Vanilla Pudding Pears Pears
March 23 March 25
Rotisserie Seasoned Baked Ham Baked Penne Pasta Salisbury Steak & Lasagna Roll Up
Chicken Oven Roasted Potatoes with Meatballs Gravy Parmesan Broccoli
Au Gratin Potatoes Spinach Seasoned Green Mashed Potatoes Dinner Roll
Winter Blend Veg Applesauce Beans Peas & Carrots Oatmeal Cookie
Chocolate Pudding Italian Bread Sugar Cookie
Pineapple
March 30 ½ pint 2% milk served with each meal.
1 packet condiment served with each
Rotisserie Sea- Baked Ham wrap or sandwich.
soned Chicken Oven Roasted Pota- Menu subject to change without notice.
Au Gratin Potatoes toes
Winter Blend Veg Spinach
Chocolate Pudding Applesauce
Reservations are required and must Important dates in March 2021
be made one week in advance.
1. Sun., March 14th: Daylight Savings Time begins
Pick up meals in the drive-thru from
2. Wed., March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day.
12P-1:30P at the Downingtown Campus
3. Sat., March 20th: First Day of Spring.
ONLY on Tuesday and Thursday.
4. Sat., March 27th: Passover begins.
Call 610-269-3939 with questions.
5. Sun., March 28th: Palm Sunday.
Meals are served frozen.
March is Nutri-
Soup, glorious soup.
tion Month, and a warm
bowl full of soup is both
nutritious and healthy,
This easy recipe, simple
ingredients and basic
technique, could not be
easier to customize
This recipe will make 4
scrumptious servings
full of essential vita-
mins. This soup freezes
beautifully or will be
good in the fridge up to
4 days.
Enjoy.
Base Flavors; 2 Cups
1.
This is a hearty soup and takes up to 2 cups of base veggies, so add what you
Sautee like! In a soup pot, heat oil and cook on medium heat: onion, celery, carrots;
these are the building blocks of flavor. Add veggies: up to 2 cups of sweet po-
tato, green beans, cauliflower, butternut squash. Go crazy. Toss to coat with
oil and cook 5 mins.
Aromatics & Spices; 4 Teaspoons
2. Add Up to 6 cloves garlic, salt, pepper and spices up to 4 tsp. total. Spice it up with:
turmeric; cumin; thyme; bay leaf, sage; cayenne, cinnamon, curry powder, red
pepper flake. Allow spices to bloom; 5 mins.
Liquid; 4 Cups
3. Simmer Add one, 28 0zs. can of tomatoes and liquid plus 4 cups stock. Bring up to a
simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
Greens and Plant Proteins; 4 Cups
4. Mix
Add up to 4 cups of kale, spinach, collard greens, chard and wilt for 5
In minutes. Add up to 1 cup of cooked grain (buckwheat, pearled barley, qui-
noa). Add 1 cup beans: garbanzo, navy, kidney. Simmer gently 5 more
minutes. Adjust spice to taste and serve.
Soup Notes: 1. Canned veggies are great– just make sure to rinse them off before they go in
your food– you’d be surprised at their salt content!
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE Coatesville Campus:
Services offered to the community Tablet Lending Program
Mi Tablet, es su Tablet Professional Staff
One of the realities faced by older
people during the pandemic is the Bill Pierce
reliance on computers and personal Executive Director
devices. From Zoom family meet-
ings to Telemedicine appointments- Jorge “George” Ramon
older Americans were thrown into Assistant Director
the technology deep end. Dania Langley
Pew Research finds “82% of 65- to 69-year-olds are inter- Communications Director
net users, and two-thirds say they have broadband inter- Pam Przychodzien
net connections at home. Fewer than half of seniors 80 Business Office Manager
and up (44%) report using the internet and just 28% say Missy Ziegler
they have home broadband service. Rates for seniors in Campus Coordinator
their 70s fall in between these two groups.” * Downingtown Campus
BVAA announces it’s new Tablet Lending Program Donna Pluck
Information & Assistance
Eligibility Miss Bee
1. Borrower must be a registered active guest of the Director, Nutrition Services
Brandywine Valley Active Aging with all necessary Narrina Maldonado
intake paperwork. Prep Cook
2. Borrower must have read the Technology Lending
Westin Pierce
Policy in its entirety and signed the Technology Therapy Dog
Lending Agreement.
3. Only one device per person can be checked out at Coatesville Campus
any given time. 250 Martin Luther King Blvd
4. Under no circumstances will anyone be permitted Coatesville, PA 19320
to checkout a device for another person. 610-383-6900
Lending Period
Downingtown Campus
· The tablets are loaned on a first-come, first-served
Brandywine Grace Church
basis.
40 W. Pennsylvania Ave.,
· The lending period is for a maximum of four-weeks
Downingtown, PA 19935
unless a waitlist exists at which the lending period 610-269-3939
will be for a maximum of two-weeks www.bvactiveaging.org
Call the Coatesville Campus/610-383-6900 with
questions or to register.
*https:// www.pewresearch.org/internet/2017/05/17/technology-use-among-seniors/.
GET BUSY LIVING Coatesville Campus: Rent Rebate Applications
Stay Connected Online; Mental Health Webinar
File Your Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Online
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program claimants now have the option to
submit program applications online with the Department of Reve-
nue's myPATH system. Filing online leads to fast processing, easy di-
rect deposit options and automatic calculators that will help you apply
for your rebate. Visit mypath.pa.gov to file your application.
Healthier Together
One of the many things learned from COVID-19 is it’s effect on our collective mental
health. It’s not easy to hear about death tolls; daily worry over family and friends
contracting the virus; the isolation; new virus variants For some, it seems unbearable.
It’s time to take the shame away from discussing Mental Health and address the needs of seniors,
people of color and those with limited access to health care. Your physical AND mental health is a
priority.
Join Cigna for a late morning chat: Mental Health Virtual Presentation,
March 24th at 11A
CignaHealthierTogether.com/events to RSVP for a link to join the discussion.
Figuring out Medicare is no easy task. Sometimes, decisions are made, details
missed that lead to frustration and despising the entire benefit. Let’s avoid that.
Next Month: April 2021,
Medicare 102 for people
who already have Medicare
and want to learn about
their benefits, preventative
services and what’s new for 2021.
Get it Online
Did You Know…You can see what’s happening
for the month by viewing the newsletter online,
at the Brandywine Valley Active Aging web-
Go To: bvactiveaging.org site?
Find: Useful Links (scroll down to bottom) Check out the menu, look up our virtual clas-
Click On: Newsletters ses or to learn more about us, head over to the
our website: bvactiveaging.org
Accreditations It is the mission of Brandywine Valley Active Aging to provide a welcom-
ing place where people 50 and better can socialize and enhance their abil-
ity to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
Founded in 2021, Brandywine Valley Active Aging builds upon a
history of more than 40 years of continued service of the former
Coatesville and Downingtown Area Senior Centers and assumes the
mantle for service in the communities of the City of Coatesville, the Bor-
ough of Downingtown, and the neighboring communities of Atglen, Caln,
East Bradford, East Brandywine, East Caln, East Fallowfield, East
Nantmeal, Elverson, the Honey Brooks, Modena, Parkesburg, South
Coatesville, Uwchlan, Upper Uwhclan, Valley, Wallace, West Bradford,
West Brandywine, West Nantmeal, and West Whiteland.Brandywine
Valley Active Aging is a registered 501 (c) (3) charitable organization
contributions to which are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The official registration and financial information for the Brandywine
Valley Active Aging may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll-free (within Pennsylvania) 1-800-732-
0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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