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Center looks at art, history, health

Hancock County Senior Services announces upcoming spring activities

MRS. ROOSEVELT — Patty Cooper of Parkersburg will portray Eleanor Roosevelt during a West Virginia History Alive! program March 2 at the Hancock County Senior Center in New Cumberland. -- Contributed

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Senior Services will host historical re-enactor Patty Cooper of Parkersburg as she portrays First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in a West Virginia History Alive! program at 6 p.m. March 2 at the senior center located at 647 Gas Valley Road.

Roosevelt was a champion of social reform and human rights. She traveled widely to support her own and the president’s causes and programs. Roosevelt also wrote several books, gave speeches and visited troops during World War II. In West Virginia, she is best known for her support of the Arthurdale Project in Preston County in 1934.

The spaghetti lunch fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8. Spaghetti, salad, bread and butter, dessert and a beverage will be served. Dine-in is available for $5 and take-out and delivered orders are $6. The fundraiser will be held every second Wednesday through May.

The Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle will hold a “BDC Lunch Talk” at noon March 16 to discuss current and pending projects and answer questions from the community. The luncheon is held every third Thursday of the month and is open to the public. Reserve a seat by calling the senior center at (304) 564-3801 or (304) 387-3251.

A “Leprechaun Lunch” will be held March 17, and it will include corned beef and cabbage, scalloped potatoes, dessert and a drink. The cost is $4 and those planning to attend should make a reservation by calling the senior center at (304) 564-3801.

Sue Tate will return to weekly painting classes, beginning at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 21. Those interested in detailed instruction are encouraged to call (304) 564-3801 and reserve a sport. The cost is $25 and all supplies are included.

New diabetes prevention classes will begin in April. The Group Lifestyle Balance Program is a comprehensive Lifestyle program to help reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes.

Those participating are asked to self-monitor their weight, food intake and physical activity level and are given feedback on their progress. Participants receive materials including session handouts, fat and calorie counters, self-monitoring guides for keeping track of food, physical activity and weight and a weekly charts for self-monitoring weight.

The program goal is to achieve and maintain a 7 percent weight loss and safely and progressively increase to 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity. Call (304) 564-3801 to register.

Bingo returns, beginning at 11 a.m. April 5. A nine-face bingo packet is $15 and a three-face packet is $6. Out-of-packet specials are six face for $6.

A Life Line screening will be held May 18. Screenings will be available for carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, PAD and atrial fibrillation. Pre-registration is required. Register by calling (800) 772-8260 or online at lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

A drawing for a free complete screening will be held at the “Leprechaun Lunch” and April spagehetti lunch fundraiser.

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