Volume 13, Number 2

March-April, 2015

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Online At
www.berkeleyseniorservices.org

Please designate your CFC

and United Way donations to
Berkeley Senior Services
#98181

Table Of Contents

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Activities and Wellness

Welcome
Transportation
Volunteers
Activities Calendar
Thank You
Birthday Bash
Celebrity Breakfast
Italian Night
Menus
Thoughts On Medicare
In Home Care
Tai Chi Class
Belly Dancing
North Site
Computer Lab
AARP
T.A.P.

Senior Spirit available online!

www.yourbg.com click on Senior Spirit
and find it also at

www.berkeleyseniorservices.org
Linda Holtzapple, Executive Director

Published by

415 Wilson Street Martinsburg, WV 25401

(304) 267-9983 Fax (304) 263-7106
Display ads: graphics@yourbg.com

BSS Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Players meet every

Thursday at 11:30 AM at BSS.

IN-HOME & RESPITE CARE

OUTREACH
NUTRITION PROGRAM
TRANSPORTATION
ACTIVITIES/WELLNESS
Our mission at Berkeley Senior Services is to offer a network
of programs and services to enable Seniors to
remain independent, participating members
of our community.
Berkeley Senior Services is funded by the WV Bureau of Senior Services,
Upper Potomac Area Agency on Aging, Berkeley County Commission, The City
of Martinsburg, United Way of the Eastern Panhandle (CFC # 98181), and by
private donations. The Senior Center will provide services to persons 60 years
of age or older, irrespective of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, political
affiliation, belief, or handicap. Persons under age 60 are welcome guests to our
programs and services and certain restrictions and fees may apply.
Berkeley Senior Services accepts donations and is always in need of volunteers, particularly those who are bi-lingual, know sign-language, or have
computer skills.

2015 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

Fourth Wednesday of Every Other Even Month at 3:00 PM

Meetings are open to the public

Martha Offutt (rear) teaches Crazy Patch Quilting and

Embroidery Class every Monday at 1:00 PM at BSS

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On the cover: Members of singing groups enjoy meeting new people, breathing better, and feeling more alert and
emotionally uplifted. Singing provides a direct and immediate sense of happiness and takes your mind off the stresses of the day. And its an ageless enjoyment - youre never too old.
There is a new singing group forming at Berkeley Senior Center. If you are interested in participating, please call
Dianne Waldron at 304-263-8873, Ext. 117. The first meeting will be Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10:30 am at Berkeley
Senior Center.
Pictured on the cover from Left to Right: Linda Lee, Jeanne Dunnigan, Wanda George,
Shirley Smarr, Alverda Johnson, Sy Blye, Dorothy Mitchell, Patty Pennington and the Group Leader, Sandi Roberts.

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ACTIVITIES AND
WELLNESS

NEW SINGING
GROUP
FORMING
AT BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES

Berkeley Countys best kept secret! But we want to tell everyone !

Come join us and enjoy the variety of activities at BSS.
There is no membership fee. Look over the calendar of events,
there is sure to be something just for you!

Meetings will be held on the 2nd Friday of the each month

March 13, 2015 and April 10, 2015
10:30 am 11:30 am
At Berkeley Senior Center

Dianne Waldron, Activities/Wellness Coordinator

Katherine Donovan, Activities/Wellness Assistant
304-263-8873 Ext. 117 or Ext. 106

NEW!

AT BERKELEY SENIOR CENTER

Tap Dance Class

12:30 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 5, 2015
Fitness Room
Instructor: Jazzmyna

(Tap shoes not required, hard sole shoes,

no sneakers)
Cost: Suggested Donation

If you are interested in participating,

please call the Activities/Wellness Department
304-263-8873 ext. 117
Cost: Suggested Donation
Sandi Roberts, Leader
Dorothy Mitchell, Pianist

BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES

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TIME: 10:00 AM

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We would like to welcome Sarah Palmer to the

Berkeley Senior Services Team. Our center is always
looking for ways to expand and reach out to the senior
community. We want to connect with other groups and
organizations that are interested in senior programs and
services that can benefit you as a participant or as a
volunteer. Sarah hit the ground running when she came
on board, right in the middle of our Annual Holiday Food
Basket distribution. Her impact was immediately noticed
with her drive to jump right in and deliver several of the
Food baskets. She will be taking on several
responsibilities as an outreach assistant. For instance,
the Telephone Assurance Program, which is a periodic
phone call from trained staff to enable a senior to
continue living independently. Her kindness and
experience is a great benefit which will enable
seniors to remain independent and enjoy the greatest
years of their life. We are very grateful to have Sarah
Palmer join our team here at Berkeley Senior Services.

Ryan Bird, BSW LSW

Case Manager
Smiles all around dancing at the New Year Eves celebration,
Kathleen Ownbey far right.
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TRANSPORTATION

Audiology, Inc. 400 W. King St.

Rhonda Singer- Transportation Supervisor

304-263-8873 Ext. 100

We offer transportation to seniors 60 years and older,
who live in Berkeley County, to the Senior Center for lunch and activities,
and for medical appointments.

If you have Medicaid that covers transportation, you must call:

MTM (Medical Transportation Management) at:

1-844-544-8353
to set up your appointment with us.

Do you need transportation for necessary errands?

Our Senior Support, Assisted Transportation, may be able to help
you get to the grocery store, bank, or to pick up your
prescriptions. Call 304-263-8873; Ext. 131
Please call at least five business days ahead to
schedule an appointment. and find out your suggested donation.

Silver Age
Services

We Are Just Like Home

Healthy Meals
Personal & Longterm Care

304-267-1717

1000 N. High St. Martinsburg, WV

- Monuments
- Markers
- Bronze
- Engraving
Quality Craftmanship
Locally Owned & Operated

Double Monument $950.00

Single Monument $650.00
Flat Marker $200.00

HAMMAKER MEMORIALS
Ready to get creative with Color Pencil Drawing Class ?
Please call 304-263-8873 for further details.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

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304-263-3677

839 E. Moler Ave., Martinsburg, WV

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Berkeley Senior Services records over 10,000 volunteer hours

each year! This is equivalent to over $100,000 in wages!
Many of the programs at Berkeley Senior Services would not
be possible without the commitment and loyalty of these

Volunteers!

April 15, 2015 beginning at 2 p.m., an ice cream social will be

held to honor our volunteer team!

Activities/Wellness Volunteer, Carol Preston,

prepares an art project for Craft Day!

Volunteer and Computer Instructor, Nancy Triggs,

offers assistance to Diane Steece
with instructions on how to use her tablet.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
1528-1 Winchester Ave,
Martinsburg, WV
(Adjacent to Johnnies & 2 doors down from AAMCO)

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Full Service Salon

Annie Smith, Owner/Stylist

304-267-2700

The Computer Lab at Berkeley Senior Services is looking for seniors to share their
computer/technology knowledge with other seniors.
You do not need to be an expert. All of our volunteers are simply computer enthusiasts
who enjoy helping others gain more confidence with
technology. In addition, the time you wish to share is entirely up to you with no greatcommitment. Y
ou may volunteer as little as a couple
hours a month or as much as a couple hours a week!Not only is it fun and rewarding,
but you always learn something!
Please call 304-263-8873 and join us!

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Volunteer / Instructor needed to

help with a growing Quilting Class at
Berkeley Senior Center.
Classes are held weekly on Thursday from 1:00 pm 3:00 pm.

Please call Dianne Waldron 304-263-8873 Ext. 117 or Katherine Donovan Ext. 106.

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Wayne Lawrence and

several other seniors
truly love the Oil
Painting Class held
monthly at BSS.This
class is held
the fourth Friday
of each month.

Thank you to
Big Bucks Bingo for
their donation of
Bingo Cards to BSS
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Thank you to
Martinsburg Walgreen
Pharmacy for
coming to BSS
to give free
Blood Pressure
Screenings.

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Thank
You

for Thinking of
Berkeley Senior
Services and
For your Generous
Support

Contributions in Memory & Honor

Of Family Members and Friends:
In Memory of Barbara Kwiatkoski:
Phyllis Secrist, Doris Warns, Barbara Meller
In Memory of Frances Gabby Secrist:
Phyllis Secrist
In Memory of Lewis Proctor:
Frances Proctor
Monetary Donations from BSS Friends:
Joseph Sullivan, Kathleen Kerns, Mount Zion United Methodist Men,
F. Dennis Clarke, Lola Clarke, June Gano, Raymond Gano,
Bob and Louise Finch, Diane Steece, Janis Hatfield, Denise Boehm,
Robin McCunn, Bruce and Sheryl Goins, Edward Files, Edward Files
Jr., Bobbie Guenthner, Jerry & Joyce Cross, Franklin Siler,
Beatrice Siler, O J Conner

Activities Department
Wish List
*
*
*
*

Pool Table
Quart size Mason Jars w/lids
Books on Tape
Please - No clothing donations,
no magazines or VHS tapes. Thank you.

Donations of items and services:

Tuck Kline, Nancy Kilmon, ITW Sexton, Jane Stuart, Jeanne Charron,
Nancy Ryan, Carol Lapham, Tracy Potts, Ida Bullett
Bobbie Carol Guenthner, Lynn Gibson, Nancy Snead,
Lynne Seibert-Steptoe, Betty Laing, Deborah Aleci, Barbara Meller,
James & Genevea Johnson, Chauncine Turner, Nora Jeannotte,
Wayne Crawford, Dan Hite, Sharon Covell, Stephen Cox and
Edible Arrangements

Nutrition Program Thank Yous

We are grateful to the businesses and individuals who

support our Nutrition Program. Thanks to Martins Food Store
for weekly breads and sweets. Thank you to the Salvation
Army for the generous donation of 200 lbs. of potatoes.

LR- Cecily Fritz, Justin Whitman and Sue Flanagan welcome

guests at the registration table for the
Maintain Dont Gain Celebration held at BSS.
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Thank you to Karaoke DJ, Mel McQuain for entertaining

and providing a light hearted energy for our seniors.
We appreciate your time and talent.

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January Birthdays

Carrie Breeden cleans the equipment in the Fitness Room and keeps it safe,
clean and ready for use. Welcome Carrie to the BSS team!

February Birthdays
Theres
always a
celebration
at Berkeley
Senior
Center!

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Celebrity Breakfast
Your chance to meet former
Washington Redskins and get a close look at a

Super Bowl Ring

Meet n
ngto
Washi Alumni
ins
Redsk

Tickets: $15.00
Saturday, April 25th
9 a.m.11 a.m. at
Berkeley Senior Center
Invited Alumni:
Ravin Caldwell
Mark Moseley
Ricky Ervins
Rich Milot
Gary Clark
Along with other Washington Redskins Alumni

An auction with signed, authentic Redskins memorabilia will be held

All Proceeds will benefit Berkeley Senior Services
Sponsorship packages are available

Tickets can be purchased at:

Berkeley Senior Services
217 N. High Street
Martinsburg, WV 25404
For more information, contact Amy at BSS304-263-8873 ext. 130 or
amy.rdc@berkeleyseniorservice.org
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Nutrition Program

304-263-8873 Ext. 113 or 126

Join us for a nutritious meal every Monday through Friday at the Senior
Center. Meals are served from 12:00-12:30 in our beautiful dining room.
See our menus on-line, in our Senior Spirit, or come in to the Senior
Center and pick up a current copy.
Check our menus and sign up before 9:30 am on a given day or call 304263-8873 to get your name added to our list. Also, be sure to sign up
for our special occasion lunches, such as the Birthday Bash, the third
Friday of each month!
Meals are delivered to:
Senior Towers
North Site (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Ambrose Towers
Stonewall Haven
Homebound Seniors
We count on your generous donations to continue to provide the lunch
program for you!
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Come enjoy delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage

on St. Patricks Day!

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ECONOMICAL

DELICIOUS

HEALTHY

Are you a Homebound Senior? Would you like lunch DELIVERED

to your home Monday - Friday?
Berkeley Senior Services offers Home Delivered Meals to seniors 60+ or living in a Senior Housing Community.
Qualifications include but not limited to:
Must be a Berkeley County resident 60+ or Living in Senior Housing
Homebound Customized meals can be arranged to meet health needs.
Call Nutrition Supervisor Bethany VanGorden at 304-263-8873 ext. 126
after 1 p.m. weekdays for more information.

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Tracey Ranels Hansrote and Krystal Long from the Martinsburg Wal-Mart Vision Center
came to BSS and offered eyeglass cleaning, adjustments and goodies bags to the Seniors.
Thank you Wal-Mart!

SOME THOUGHTS ON MEDICARE

STEVE ENGLEBRIGHT, BSS SHIP COUNSELOR

If you are approaching age 65 or are age 65 and

retired, you need to understand the importance of
having quality health care coverage and also
prescription plan coverage. You may be in good
health today, but that could change unexpectedly at
any time.

It is important to remember that your open window

(life qualifying event) has time limits and you could
face penalties should you not enroll within your
election period. Not taking advantage of that open
window could cost you increased premiums as well
as penalties.

If you are going to become Medicare eligible some

time in 2015, you need to understand that you will be
able to make certain changes at that time under what
is called by Medicare a life qualifying event.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT:
STEVE ENGLEBRIGHT
BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES

So, if you find yourself turning 65 during 2015,

consider giving me a call for an appointment so that
we can discuss that qualifying event and how it
may make certain options available to you that you
may not have available to you at other times.
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304-263-8273 EXT. 105.

IM HERE TO HELP.

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WRITERS GROUP
Monthly meeting at Berkeley Senior Center
New Writers or Experienced Writers
All Welcome

READ, SHARE AND DISCUSS YOUR

WRITING, POETRY, STORIES
AND WORK

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Tuesday, April 21, 2015
10:00 am 11:45 am
For further details
& to sign up for the group
Please call
Dianne Waldron
304-263-8873 ext. 117
Cost: suggested donation

IN-HOME CARE
304-596-5514
304-596-2491

Robin Raines, IHC RN, Supervisor: Ext. 119; Lisa Savoy IHC
RN, Supervisor: Ext.112; Ryan Bird LSW, Case Manager:
Ext. 115; Dianne Baker, IHC Program Coordinator: Ext. 125

Berkeley Senior Services

Providing quality care for seniors
and persons with disabilities
For over 40 years!
Berkeley Senior Services is
Your First Choice for In-Home Care
for Our Communitys Seniors!
Let us help you regain your
independence and your quality of life.
The staff at Berkeley Senior Services In-Home Care
Department is dedicated to keeping our clients healthy,
comfortable and independent in their homes for as long as
possible. We provide our community with quality and
compassionate care. Our staff and Fantastic team of
100+ In-Home Care Aides make their
CLIENTS THEIR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!
For a fulfilling career, become an In-Home Care Aide
with us.
Our Aides are trained in CPR & First Aid. It is also
mandatory for our caregivers to attend classes for
continuing education on health issues. They also receive
stateto- state background checks and fingerprinting.
Hepatitis B Vaccine is offered, but not mandatory. If you
are a caring and reliable person with a valid drivers
license and automobile, please fill out an application at
217 North High Street, Martinsburg, W.V.
Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00pm.

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TAI CHI CLASS

Held Every Wednesday
at BSS!
9:30am-11:00am
(Suggested Donation)

DONT MISS ALL THE

GREAT ACTIVITIES...
JOIN US AT THE SENIOR CENTER

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BELLY DANCING

MAKING GREETING CARDS

GREAT EXERCISE!!
NEXT CLASS HELD
AT BERKELEY
SENIOR CENTER!!

Thursday,
March 5th
at 11:00 am
Please Call Dianne Waldron
at 304-263-8873 Ext. 117
Cost: Suggested Donation

Next Class: Monday, March 16, 2015

Please sign up for class no later than Friday, March 13, 2015.
TIME: 1:30 to 3:00 PM
COST: $7.00 per class
(All supplies included) Make 3 cards per class
WHERE: Sign up at The Senior Center
217 N. High Street Martinsburg, WV
Or Call: 304-263-8873 Ex. 106
Classes limited to 10 students

YOURE INVITED
TO JOIN THE BOOK CLUB
AT BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 12:30 pm 2:00 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:30 pm 2:00 pm
SUGGESTED DONATION
To sign up and for more information please call
DIANNE WALDRON (304) 263-8873 EXT. 117
KATHERINE DONOVAN (304) 263-8873 EXT.106
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SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE!

North Site
Join us at the Marlowe Ruritan on Tuesday, March 10, 2015
10:00 Stephen Smoot, representative for the Mobile Office of
Congressman Alex Mooney will be available for a question
and answer session.
10:00 Blood Pressure screenings, Betty Laing
10:30 Bingo

With spring comes the chance to renew our

New Years resolutions to be healthier and
happier. Do you feel like you are always
over scheduled, overfed, under exercised
and under relaxed?
Spring clean your 24 hour day. Have
Facebook, text messaging, and online
games crept into your life, stealing valuable
sleep time, family time, and time you used
to have for reading and relaxing?
Technology is great, but it has to work for
you, not against you.
Spring clean your refrigerator. It is filled
with leftover fast food containers, processed
meats, comforting junk foods and 2-year old
jars of pickles and relishes? Clean it out.

11:30 Lunch Served

MENU: Chicken Alfredo over Noodles w/Steamed Broccoli,
Jell-0 with Fruit
BSS Nutrition Program suggested donation Procedures will apply
Seniors age 60+ and their guests are invited to attend.
Please call to sign up for lunch
(Must have full name of all signups--including carry outs)
No later than Monday (before noon) March 9, 2015 304-263-8873

Spring clean your diet. Let your friends

and family know you are swearing off fried
foods and extra sweets for a while. Stock
up on fresh vegetables and fruit. If you live
alone, have a supper club where you and
your friends take turns preparing healthier
dinners.
Spring clean your relationships. Do you
spend a lot of time listening to negative
gossip from unhappy people? Decrease the
time spent on these friends and more time
with those who have positive attitudes and
outlooks.

BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES NEEDS YOUR

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
In order to continue to provide quality services to seniors!
Please check amount _____ $25 _____ $50 _____ $100 _____ $250 _____ $500 _____ Other
Restricted Contribution: Nutrition  Transportation  In Home Care  Activities/Wellness 
In Memory of 

Other: _______

In Honor of  : ___________________________________________________(name of individual)

Please send your contributions to:

Berkeley Senior Services
217 North High St.
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(Make checks payable to Berkeley Senior Services)

Your Name _______________________________

Address
_______________________________
_______________________________

Thank you for your generous support!

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BERKELEY SENIOR COMPUTER LAB

217 N. HIGH STREET MARTINSBURG, WV 25404

SPRING 2015

All registrations for the following classes will be accepted by the receptionist at
304-263-8873. The Berkeley Senior Center
hours of operation are Monday-Friday from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are conducted in
the Computer Lab on the lower level of the
Center and space is limited to 9 students
per class. Tuition fees must accompany
registration and all refund requests must be
received 1 week prior to start of class. In
the event a class is cancelled, full refunds
will be issued. All computer instruction is
provided by VOLUNTEER Trainers.
HELP CLINICS -MUST REGISTER IN
ADVANCE
Individual instruction for your computers,
ipads, smartphones, and tablets. Trainers
will help with setting up devices, personalizing, security, malware, spyware, installing
and uninstalling apps, internet browsing
with Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox, email, texting, photo management on
devices, spreadsheets, databases, and more.
Call to have a computer lab trainer set up a
specific time just for you. Tuition is $25.00
for those 60 and over and $35.00 for those
under 60 and non Berkeley County residents.
2 HOURS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
WORD PROCESSING I
This workshop will cover the basics of word
processing. Learn how to create a document and save it in different formats. You
will learn how to use the formatting features of a basic word processing program
to format text, sentences and paragraphs.
Additional topics such as how to insert
creative/artistic elements such as tables,
pictures, graphs, text boxes and WordArt
into your document will also be covered. If
using your own computer, please arrive at
least 15 minutes early to get set up for the
class and to load Open Office onto your
computer if you do not already have it. A
1/2 hour bonus session covering the topics
listed above and using Microsoft Word will
follow the above session for those that wish
to stay to learn that platform. Tuition is
$35.00 for those 60 and over and $45.00 for
those under 60 and non-Berkeley County
residents.
1 DAY CLASS - Instructor: B. Lowe
THURSDAY - March 12 - 10 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. (Bonus Microsoft Word session 2:303:00 for those that are interested.)
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9
This class is for anyone wanting to know
more about Photoshop Elements (PSE). A
prior knowledge of PSE is not required but
the student should be fairly proficient with
the keyboard and mouse. Whether youre
a beginner or someone with some experience with the program, the class will provide something for everyone. The class will
include information about the PSE workspaces with emphasis on cloning, imaging,
resizing, layering, airbrushing, and cropping. Everything to assist you in improving your photographs and expanding your
creativity! Tuition is $50.00 for those ages
60 and over, $60.00 for those under 60 and
non-Berkeley County residents.
2 Day Class - Instructor: M. Grubb
WEDNESDAY March 18 and FRIDAY
March 20 - 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day (45
minute lunch break)
INTRO TO COMPUTERS
A fun self-paced class for those not proficient with the mouse or keyboard. This
course is intended to familiarize students
with the parts of a computer through guided activities. Students will progress at their
own speed through the game type programs with instructors available to assist as
needed. Students are encouraged to bring
their laptop computers if they have them.
Tuition is $25.00 for those ages 60 and
over, $35.00 for those 60 and under and
non-Berkeley County residents.
1 Day Class - Instructor: N. Triggs
WEDNESDAY - March 25 - 1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.

WORD PROCESSING II
This workshop will cover the more advanced word processing features such as
mail merge set-up, form letters, mailing
labels, creation of business cards, and using
templates. Individualized instruction based
on topics of interest to the students will
also be covered. Students should have taken
Word Processing I (listed above) or have a
basic understanding of the topics covered
in that class. If using your own computer,
please arrive at least 15 minutes early to
get set up for the class and to load Open
Office onto your computer if you do not
already have it. An extra 45 minute session
covering the topics listed above and using
Microsoft Word will follow the above ses-

sion for those that wish to stay to learn that

platform. Tuition is $25.00 for those 60
and over and $35.00 for those under 60 and
non-Berkeley County residents.
1/2 Day Class - Instructor: B. Lowe
THURSDAY - March 26 - 10 a.m. to 12:15
p.m (Bonus Microsoft Word session
12:15-1:00 for those that are interested.)
USING PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
Learn how to use presentation programs
in Open office and Microsoft Office
(PowerPoint). You will learn how to
create and run a presentation. You will
be able to format slides with different
color schemes, format text in different
colors and fonts, add pictures, clip art,
animation and sound to the presentation. Tuition is $25.00 for those 60 and
over and $35.00 for those under 60 and
non-Berkeley County residents.
1/2 Day Class - Instructor: B. Lowe
THURSDAY - April 2 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:30
p.m.
INTRO TO FACEBOOK
If you are using Facebook or want to try it
out, join us for some important information on setting up your account, getting
the privacy settings right, finding your
friends and pages to like, learning how
to share with many folks or just one, upload and share photos. A fun informational class to help you feel comfortable
and know what information you are
sharing. Tuition is $25.00 for those ages
60 and over, $35.00 for those under 60
and non-Berkeley County residents.
1/2 Day Class - Instructor - K. Kerns
THURSDAY - APRIL 16 - 12:30 TO 2:30
p.m.
Other classes may be added based
on request and staff availability.
Contact the Center at 304-2638873 for additional information.

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Acrylic Painting Class held monthly at BSS is a perfect way to show your
creativity!! Come join us! Call 304-263-8873 Ext. 117 for more details.

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AARP Smart Driving Course Schedule

Held at Berkeley Senior Center
217 North High Street Martinsburg, WV

The AARP Smart Driving Course is

specifically designed for the older
driver, although there is no age limit
restriction. The class is geared toward
decreasing accidents. Two day class
offered for AARP/Smart Driving
Wed, March 18
and
Thurs, March 19
9am - 1pm

Both classes taught

by Alan Isaacs
304-258-3427
Walk-ins Welcome

4 HOUR
REFRESHER
CLASS
Wednesday,
March 25, 2015
9am - 1pm
Class taught
by Cathy Clark
703-409-3831
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

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At Apple Valley Chevrolet Toyota,

our Service Department
ALWAYS Offers Senior Citizens

10% OFF

650 Foxcroft Ave. Martinsburg

304-263-3341 ext. 217

AppleValleyChevy.com AppleValleyToyota.com

*Must Be 65 or Older. Discount May Not Apply to Some Service Repairs.

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