Flu and Pneumonia Immunization Clinic - October 10
Barbara Saltarella

 

Fall will be here before you know it and so will flu season. In fact, the first advisory of 2010-2011 flu season was posted in August. The H3N2 flu bug has begun popping up in the United States. According to WebMD, there should be plenty of vaccine available. The 170 million doses on hand are already being shipped across the nation. For the first time, the seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for all men, women - including pregnant women - and children over the age of 6months. Exceptions include only those allergic to eggs or those with other health issues make vaccination unwise.

Once again, WUMC is hosting our annual Immunization Program. This year the Visiting Nursing Association will hold the Flu and Pneumonia Immunization Clinic at WUMC on Sunday, October 10, between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. The fee of $30.00 for a flu immunization and $45.00 for a pneumonia shot is payable by cash, check, or by your insurance with a valid insurance card. The following insurance will be billed: Medicare Part B, Independent Health, Univera, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Individuals will be billed for any amount not covered. Children ages 9-17 accompanied by a parent/guardian are welcome; consent forms available. You reserve a time slot for your shot by either signing up on the sheets available in the narthex or calling the church office (634-4800). Drop-ins before 3:45 p.m. will be accommodated if possible.

So Don't Wait - This Season Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones by Getting a Flu Vaccination!

 

Member Care Update
Sara Wishman

Member Care is looking forward to an active school year. We will be presenting new programs to benefit members of all ages at WUMC including those listed below.

• Elderteens Luncheon will be held on Monday, September 20 at 12:00 p.m. We are looking for volunteers to provide rides to some of our members.

• Save the date of October 10 for the Flu Shot Clinic. The following insurance will be billed: Medicare Part B, Independent Health, Univera, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Individuals will be billed for any amount not covered and for those without insurance. The prices are $30 for each flu shot and $45 for a pneumonia shot.

• A Remembrance Tree will be coming in November to collect hats, gloves, and scarves. More Details to follow.

• A Walking Club will be forming this fall. The first meeting will coincide with Advent Choir. Through fellowship and conversation, we hope to promote good health, while we take a walk in the neighborhood.

• Blood Pressure Clinic will again be offered starting soon, thanks to Shelly Kane.

  Kings Kids Puppeteers will be rehearsing on September 15, October 13, and November 17 at 6:00 p.m. Performances will be at the 9:00 a.m. worship services on September 19, October 17, and November 21.

We are always looking for new ideas and new members of the Member Care Team. Contact Sara Wishman or Barbara Saltarella.

 

Celebrating Our Wisdom and Still Learning – November 6

We hope to take a group of adults to the Older Adult Ministries Conference on November 6 at the New Hartford UMC in New Hartford, NY. For more information about this conference, refer to the June newsletter or go to the Web site at http://wny.brickriver.com/files/
oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/celebrating_our_Wisdom_final_MVZ8XQTK.pdf. Please contact Barbara Saltarella if you are interested in attending this conference or if you have questions.