By Teresa Carr
Adams County Senior Council
We had a beautiful day for the Grand Opening of the Pickle Patch Pickleball Courts! Thank you to everyone who attended. We are looking forward to seeing the community enjoy the courts! Thank you to Adams Chamber of Commerce, State Representative Justin Pizzulli and local government officials. Thank you to Adams Health and Wellness Coalition and the generous private donor for helping make the Pickle Patch a reality! Special thank you to the GE Volunteers for installing all the benches, swing and canopies. Thank you to Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program and Salvation Army for attending. Thank you to The Narrative for setting up your coffee truck for us! Everything was delicious!
Would you like to socialize with a great group of fun older Adams Countians? Every Thursday from about 11:30 a.m. this group comes to the Senior Center to play cards of all kinds, bring snacks to share and enjoy socialization. Every third Thursday, we have sponsors who provide a free lunch and play Fun Bingo with small prizes to the enjoyment of all. All seniors are welcome to attend.
The Power of Powdered Milk
Powdered milk has a similar nutrition profile as regular milk, but with a better shelf life and cheaper price tag. As it provides a source of protein, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin A – it’s bone building qualities are top notch! Adding it to recipes adds extra calories and protein, which is especially important for those looking to gain weight or who need extra protein due to certain health conditions.
Powdered milk is a great staple to keep on hand, especially if getting to a grocery store is not an easy task. Always pay attention to “nonfat” versus “whole” powdered milk options. If you are looking to add extra calories to gain weight, choose the “whole” option. On the other hand, if you are simply wanting to keep on hand to prepare but also aren’t looking to add extra fat to your diet, stick with the “nonfat” option. If lactose-intolerance is an issue for you, make sure to look for powdered milk options labeled “lactose free”.
When buying powdered milk at the grocery store, look for it in the dry goods, or baking, section rather than the dairy aisle. For the best price, compare all options available and pay attention to the unit price, which tells how much it costs for the same amount of milk in different sized packages. Typically, the larger the package, the more cost efficient the product is.
Powdered milk should be stored in a cool, dry place for up to one year. Once opened, powdered milk can be stored in an airtight container for up to three months, or up to three years in a freezer. Once prepared into fluid milk, keep for five to seven days in the refrigerator, or up to three months in the freezer.
Adapted from: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Cooking-Food-Preparation/All-about-skim-milkpowder.aspx
Summer Cooling Program: Please contact ABCAP in Winchester for guidelines and other information at 1-800-233-7891. To schedule an appointment, please contact the toll-free automated number at 1-567-268-1009.
Just A Thought: “I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” ~Juansen Dizon