November 18, November 22, 2024
Our Mission and Goal
Our mission is to assist elderly people of Hardy County in identifying and effectively developing their skills, potential abilities and personal resources so they may continue to live an independent, purposeful, safe and healthy lifestyle in their own home. This has been our goal since 1973, and we do not plan on stopping anytime soon. In order for our programs to continue we rely on state funding and donations in our community. We strive to ensure that the aging population maintains a level of independence, so they are able to stay in their own homes. One way that we are able to achieve this goal is by providing hot nutritious meals to seniors in Hardy County.
Hardy County Committee on Aging’s goal is to feed every senior in the Hardy County area with the intention of everyone maintaining a level of independence so that they are able to stay and live in their homes for as long as possible. We strive to promote not only good nutrition through meals and education tools, but also a level of socialization. To make sure that everyone who comes here for a meal is fed and understands that we will help as much as we can.
The Reason Our Agency is Important
The purpose of every program that we provide is to promote a level of independence for the aging population of Hardy County.
The nutrition program is to reduce hunger and food insecurity while promoting socialization, still maintaining a level of independence in the senior community in Hardy County. This program supports and encourages healthy nutrition. Promoting overall well–being for the aging citizens that participate.
The in–home service program is to encourage an independent lifestyle for the aging population while enabling them to stay in their homes as long as possible.
Weekly Menu 11/18/24-11/22/24
Monday the 18th – Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Broccoli, & Peaches
Tuesday the 19th – Cheesy Pasta with Hamburger, Butter Beans, Peas, & Banana
Wednesday the 20th – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Roll, & Pineapple
Thursday the 21st – Creamed Chicken over Rice, Green Beans, Beets, & Orange
Friday the 22nd – Hot Dog with Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Bread, & Pears
Important Information About the Nutrition Program
3 ways to participate in the nutrition program are listed below…
- Congregate (Dine–In Meal) meals are served Monday through Friday at 12 p.m. This is for seniors that are able to make it to the center. These meals are served Monday – Friday at noon at Hardy County Senior Center. You do not need to call the center to eat this meal. Just
come into the center by 12 p.m. Monday – Friday. We encourage all seniors to come have lunch because this is a great social opportunity for everyone.
- Grab & Go, this is for seniors that would like a meal and are still able to drive. These meals
are available for anyone that can drive but might not want to come to eat. How to get one is to call the office by 9:30 on the day you wish to pick up a meal. Lunch is available for pick up
between 11:30-12:00.
- Home Delivered is for home bound seniors. This meal is available for anyone who has
trouble leaving their home. Meals are delivered 3 days a week depending on the route. If changes have to be made to your delivery, we ask that you call the office by 9:30 on the day of your scheduled delivery.
Anyone under 60 is welcome to come to enjoy a lunch at the center at the cost of $7.00 per meal.
If you have any questions about the difference between Congregate (eat at the center), Grab & Go, or Home Delivered Meals please stop at 409 Spring Ave. Moorefield WV 26852 or call 304-530- 2256. We are here to help answer any questions.
Services HCCOA Offers
If anyone 60 years of age or older has any questions about what benefits options they have please call our office Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. If we do not have the answer we can help point you in the right direction.
Open enrollment for Medicare is October 15th – December 7th, 2024. If you are eligible to sign up, change your plan, or have questions about an existing plan please call 304-530-2256 option 4 to make an appointment.
In–Home Service programs. The programs that are available through our agency include FAIR, Lighthouse, Personal Care, Title III, and Aged & Disabled Waiver. If you would like to know more about these programs, contact our office Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm by calling 304-530- 2256 option 3.
The senior center has a supply of limited walkers, wheelchairs, shower benches, and potty chairs.
We also have incontinent supplies for anyone that needs them.
Anyone who has any of the supplies listed above that is no longer in need of them, feel free to contact the center about donating the unused items so we can help others.
Activities
We have decided to try a Senior Coloring Contest this December. All seniors who are eligible for meals and welcome to participate. Stop by the center to pick up the coloring page. The contest will start on December 2nd and will end on December 10th at 4:00 pm. There will be a prize for the best picture. If you have any questions, please contact Ceneth Bierkamp at 304-530-2256 option 1.
The center has a puzzle table, playing cards, dominoes, coloring, and checkers that are available daily.
Bingo is played on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you wish to participate in the bingo game, we ask that you come and eat lunch at the center the day of the activity.
Craft time is offered once a month. The day varies from month to month due to availability. We usually try to announce it the week of on our Facebook page. If you wish to participate in the craft, we ask that you come and eat lunch at the center the day of the activity.
We have a Free Little Library in the front foyer for anyone who wishes to check out our book selection. We try to switch out books every month. Take a book, leave a book, love a book, keep a
book.
Sponsorship Programs
We do not have a sponsor for a Free Meal Friday for December yet. If you would like to sponsor a Free Meal Friday for December please contact Ceneth Bierkamp at 304-530-2256 option 1 for more information.
“Free Meal Friday” will cover the cost of the meal for one day for those who dine in at the center, pick up a meal, and our homebound participants. The cost for “Free Meal Friday is $1,300.00. Seniors will be informed on who is paying for the cost of the meal on that day and we welcome a representative of the business to come and eat on that day and talk with the seniors.
“Sponsor a Senior” will cover an elderly participants meal for one month. The cost for this sponsorship is $200.00. The senior that is picked will receive a card saying that their meals are covered for the month and with the permission of the sponsor we will inform them of who made this possible.
ATTENTION ATTENTION PLEASE!!!!
The holiday season is upon us and the center would like to remind everyone of the upcoming changes in hours due to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
Thanksgiving, we will close at 12:00 pm on Wednesday November 27th. We will serve lunch at 11:00 am that day. The center will be closed Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday December 2nd
Christmas, we will close at 12:00 pm on Tuesday December 24th. We will serve lunch at 11:00 am that day. The center will be closed on Wednesday December 25th in observation of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Thursday December 26th.
New Year’s, we will close at 12:00 pm on Tuesday December 31st. We will serve lunch at 11:00 am that day. The center will be closed on Wednesday January 1st in observation of New Year’s holiday. We will reopen on Thursday January 2nd.
Please note these changes in hours and if you have any questions please contact the Senior Center.
Follow Hardy County Committee on Aging on Facebook to find out the daily menu and all other information. Also, if you have any questions, please contact the office at 304-530-2256. We are here to help!
Homemakers are needed. Must be over 18 years of age, able to pass a background check, have a valid license, and reliable transportation. We offer services in all areas of Hardy County. Please apply within.
THANK YOU!!!!
We would like to thank the following for donations made to the center.
Clarke’s G & G, Moorefield Fire Department, and Food Lion.
It is because of businesses like you that we are able to keep doing what we are doing.
Inspirational Senior Quote for This Week!
“The spirit never ages. It stays forever young.“– Lailah Gifty Akita
