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Louisiana Volunteers for Family & Community Livingston Parish
LVFC P.O. Box 158
Newsletter Livingston, LA 70754
Phone: 225-686-3020
April-May 2019 Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
April 8-14 AgMagic, Parker Coliseum
April 13 Late Registration for Convention
April 15 Deadline to register for Parish Fun Day
May 3 Livingston VFC Fun Day, Walker Baptist Church
May 9 Council Meeting, LSU AgCenter Office 10:00am
May 14-16 LVFC Board Meeting & Convention, Lafayette
The Albany VFC Club collected and donated 164 teddy bears to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. They also assisted the COA with calling bingo and bringing prizes.
The Can Do’s have arranged for Livingston Parish Fun Day. They are also planning to donate 55 walker caddies to the Golden Age Nursing Home.
The hostesses of the Appreciation Luncheon have been busy preparing for the annual event. They have been making door prizes and preparing for the event.
The Port Vincent VFC Club assembled book bags for Livingston Head Start. They are having a Plant & Bake Sale April 13 from 9am-2pm at Bo’s Propeller Repair, 18315 Hwy. 42, Port Vincent (near the Port Vincent Bridge). The club recently participated in their Club Fun Day. They traveled to Baton Rouge and visited the Governor’s Mansion and gardens.
On April 5, 2019, LVFC members from throughout Livingston joined the Lady Bugs for the Annual Appreciation Luncheon. The keynote speaker and top sponsor for the luncheon was Senator Dale Erdey.
On hand to speak about the Blue Star Moms was Trudy Dupuy Geaux Seven Chapter Chaplain and Sandy Stockwell. A donation was made on behalf of the VFC members.
Club presidents or club representatives provided club reports. Also bringing excitement to the day was Kori Chisham, Director of Communications and Volunteer Outreach and Tisha McKinney, Public Information Officer Volunteer Louisiana with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Ann Kinchen, Rita Kinchen, Marie Labello, Gail Laurent, Sharyn Lobell, Madeline Maehren, Janice McNabb, Gayle Miller, Learah Moss, Brenda Portera, Marcelle Rayner, Helen Saxon, Emily Steele, Sharon Teixeira, Mary Thornhill, and Jane Vizinat.
Sharyn Lobell, LVFC Council President recognized the following new members: De’Lane Aucoin who joined in 2017, Flo Stewart, and Smokie Dixon who both joined in 2018.Those VFC members who had perfect attendance for 2018 were recognized with the Perfect Attendance Award.They were: Becky Cambre, Cathy Cedotal, Gene Ducote, Helen Saxon, Janella Condalary, Jane Vizinat, Lillie Glascock, Mary Ann Kinchen, Mary Thornhill, and Patti Darby.
A highlight of the luncheon were the milestone awards. Congratulations to the following milestone recipients: 5 Year Service Award- Renee’ Deaton, Madeline Maehren, and Ruth Martin, 20 Year Service Award- Jeanette Dardenne, Lillie Glascock, and Hilda Kinchen. Fifty Year Service Awards were presented to Jeannette Sibley and Patsy Sibley and posthumously to Nelda Graham.
2018 Convention Awards were present to Jinx Berthelot for her Family Life Report, Carolyn Carpenter for her Literacy Report, and to Becky Cambe’ for the Environmental Report. The LVFC recognized the passing of Lady Bugs Ernestine Miller and Can Do’s Nelda Graham.Our hearts go out to the Lady Bugs and Can Do’s.
Hats off to the Lady Bugs for collecting donations to cover the expenses of the Appreciation Luncheon so that there was no cost to members or guests. The top contributor to the luncheon was Integrity Insurance Company. We are grateful for your generosity. Special thanks to the following for providing donations for the luncheon: Walker and Denham Springs Walmart, Carter’s in Livingston, Senator Dale Erdey, Erdey Insurance Company, Integrity Insurance Company, Janette Berkley, and Terri Miller as well as other private donations. We also want to thank Bethel Baptist for allowing us to host the event in their gym.
We all have one thing in common—we need to eat! It may seem silly to cook for only one or two people, but it can be the wisest and most nutritious thing to do. Meals prepared at home are going to be more nutrient dense, taste better and less expensive than meals eaten away from home.
Eating well and being physically active play a major role in your overall health status. First, and foremost let the USDA’s MyPlate guide you in your food choices. Make sure you are eating enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low fat dairy to meet your nutritional needs.
Eating is a social activity and if you now find yourself eating alone and that is affecting your appetite find a friend who is in the same situation as you and make plans to eat together as often as you both can.
Set an attractive plate and table to make mealtime more inviting. Add some flowers to the table.Try a new recipe and invite family or friends to dinner.
It does take a little extra planning to prepare meals for only one or two people but planning ahead can save you not only time but money as well. Planning your meals out will help you when you shop. You can incorporate “planned-overs” into a variety of recipes for the week.An example of a planned-over is cooking a large quantity of chicken breasts at the beginning of the week and using them in several recipes for the week. For example, chicken salad, chicken casserole, chicken soup, etc.
Shop with a friend and split not only the cost of the groceries but the items as well. You will need to make sure you store the items properly to prevent spoilage once you have split a package. Label the items with the name and expiration date that is on the original packaging.
Keeping you and your foods safe is very important as well.Even small amounts of unsafe food can cause food borne illness. Follow all the basic food safety procedures of 1) Clean, 2) Separate, 3) Cook, and 4) Chill to keep the food you prepare safe to eat.
Try these tips to reduce recipes:
Choose recipes that easy to divide into half or thirds.
Keep notes about what works and what doesn’t.
Source: Smart Choices- Nutrition News for Seniors
Kindest Regards,
Layne Langley Area Nutrition Agent
