OCTOBER 2014
T HE
FLY E R
A Publication of the Fairborn Senior Center Association
YOUR ITINERARY: WITH ELLEN
September has really passed by fast. The leaves are starting to change color. Check out
our trees. One of them has leaves changing to red.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
FSC: ABOUT US
2
PAUL PONDERS
3
ACTIVITIES
4
HOMEMAKING
5
SPECIAL EVENTS
6
CALENDAR
8
CARE
11
COORDINATON
TRANSPORTATION
12
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
 Christmas in Action, pg.
1
 NEW Hula class, pg. 2
 Health Fair, pg. 2
 Trick or Treat, pg. 6
 Breast Cancer
Awareness, pg. 10
We had a great time at the Pasta Dinner. Chef Leroy came in first. My Marinara came in
second (hard to believe) and Carol Runner came in third. Nicki Conca, Paul Newman Jr.
and Sandy Baker received honorable mention. A huge
Thank you goes out to our panel of Judges: Terry Barlow,
Mike Riley, Greg Nijak and Sherry McDonald.
Entertainment was provided by Joe DiGorgio. The music
was fabulous. Thanks to all our Sponsors and Volunteers.
We could not do this without their support.
Mark your calendars for our Annual Rib Fest, October 18th.
Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. The menu consists of
Baby Back Ribs, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans,
Coleslaw and Corn Bread. Tickets cost $12.00 and must
be purchased in advance by October 13th. There will be
no tickets sold at the door. The Baked Goods Auction will
start around 7:00pm and include Apple Pecan
Cheesecake, Pumpkin Cheesecake, German Chocolate
Cake, Carrot Cake, Pecan Pie and Old Fashion Apple Stack Cake. Just to mention a
few.
We had our first Christmas in Action meeting. The Day of Action will be May 16, 2015
with a rain date of May 23, 2015. The criteria for this program is as follows: you must be
the homeowner of a single family home in the City of Fairborn, your home must be
insured, taxes are current, annual income for a single individual is $23,340 and a couple
$31,460. Income rate goes up by number of individuals living in the household. Some of
the free home repairs are interior and exterior painting, roof repair, deck repair, light
plumbing, handicap ramp repair and installation, screen door/window repair and
landscaping. Applications will be available October 1, 2014, and must be turned in by
January 31, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact me at 937-878-4141.
Christmas in Action is a volunteer organization of Fairborn Citizens dedicated to
improving the City and Neighborhoods of Fairborn. If you are interested in volunteering
or donating, stop in or contact me.
Looking for something to do on October 24th or 25th? Stop by our booth at the Annual
Hal-o-ween Festival. Friday the times are 4–10 pm and Saturday 1–10 pm. If you
would like to work with me at the booth, give me a call. I would love to have you there
with me talking about our wonderful Senior Center. Keep an eye out for all the ghosts
and goblins. Ellen
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FAIRBORN SENIOR CENTER
HOURS OF OPERATION
325 North Third Street • Fairborn • OH • 45324
937.878.4141
Website: www.fairbornseniors.org
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President:
Martin Bartik
Vice President: Florence Krikke
Past President: Charles Leath
Secretary:
Donna Wilson
Treasurer:
Barbara Henz
Sandy Baker
Robert Lloyd
David Green
Linda Hall
Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:30pm
Check the newsletter mailing label to find out when your
your membership expires.
Dues are $20 per year for individuals or $35 per year for couples.
CHEER CARDS
Marge Rike
Karen Linaberry
Martie May
Becky Edwards
Elizabeth Bair
SYMPATHY
Art Myers
Donna Wilson
Paul Newman
Dan Kirkpatrick
Mr & Mrs. William Lanham Joseph Stiles Family
(Cousin)
Donald Stroud (Wife)
Ellen Brunson
(Brother-in-Law)
Howard Kline Family
(Wife Jane)
CENTER STAFF
NEW MEMBERS
Executive Director
Ellen Slone-Farthing
Administrative Assistant
Leona Henrich
Financial Clerks
Joyce Hilgeman, Delores Williams
Dennis Gordon
James A. Mouse
Ann Bennington
Elizabeth Bair
Marilyn Henderson
James L. Wilson
Rose M. Kubilius
Steve C. Kubilius
Kimiko Karels
John Bennington
Miki G. Braun
Activities Coordinator
Paul Newman Jr.
Care Coordination Director
OCTOBER SPONSOR:
Nina Killingsworth, LSW
Care Coordination Associates
Karen Slattery BSW
Connie Thompson
Homemaker Coordinator
Darlene Matteson
Homemakers
Kim Decker
Iris Hilgeman
Sharon Jones
Lillie Kelly
April Kinman
Brenda Lindsey
Karen Powers
Rita Puckett
Tara Smith
Carla Smith
Loretta Thompson
Pat Wallen
Shirley Walters
Pam McCreary
Norma Lewis
Jane Barcelona
Betty Seaman
Wright Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has served the Fairborn
community for over 35 years. Recently there have been some big
changes. Wright Nursing offers short- and long-term care, as well
as out-patient therapy and a small structured Alzheimer’s/
Dementia unity. Private suites with pillow selection and spa
bathing are available for all patients coming in for a short-term
stay, and physical, occupational and speech therapies are
offered up to 7 days a week. Many amenities are offered. With
Wright Nursing, you receive a high acuity level of care with such
programs as complex wound care, IV therapy, TPN and enteral
feeding and the AccuNurse® system. They also provide blood
pressure and blood sugar checks here, at the Center, the second
Tuesday of each month from 10:00am to noon. Please contact
Lori Bocook at 620-6425 with any questions or if you would like
to schedule a tour.
Transportation Coordinators
Jim Adams, Charlotte Brady
Van Drivers
Gary Agnor, Bob Naragon
Custodian and Maintenance
David Matteson Jr.
The Fairborn Senior Citizens Association is funded by the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2, United Way
of Greater Dayton, Greene County Council on Aging, city of Fairborn, Bath Township, membership
dues, participation fees, fundraisers and donations.
OCTOBER 2014
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PAUL PONDERS...
Please note the following Activities Updates and scheduling changes. This information is updated regularly and posted in
the lobby of the Center under “Activities Announcements”. Please refer to that posting for the most up-to-date information.
Line Dance is canceled on Tuesday, October 7th.
3F’s Lunch will be in the Arts and Crafts room on October 9th, and is canceled on October 23rd.
Zumba takes place on Monday nights only and is canceled on Monday, October 13th.
Yoga is canceled on the 6th and 13th. It will take place in the Arts and Crafts room on the 4th Monday of the month,
October 27th.
Dominos will take place in the multi-purpose room on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of this month, October 8th and 15th.
Exercise will take place in the Arts and Crafts room on Tuesday, October 7th, and Thursday, October 9th.
Bridge will take place in the Arts and Crafts room on Thursday, October 9th.
Wii Bowling will take place in the Great Room on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of this month, October 8th and 15th.
SIGN UP! Our monthly Pot Luck lunch will be on Friday, October 10th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
Remember to purchase your ticket in advance at the Front Desk. Cost is $3—-or free, if you bring a
dish. Those bringing a dish will enter our raffle for a free annual membership! With guest Madonna
Spaeth, Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator of Family and Community Services. Please see
below.
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM: Madonna L. Spaeth, Greene County Program Coordinator of Family & Community
Services, will provide a presentation on the Foster Grandparent Program immediately following October’s Pot Luck lunch.
Friday, October 10th. Free.
KARAOKE. George Howard leads us in Karaoke on Thursday, October 16th, at 12:30pm, immediately following 3F’s lunch.
ALOHA! We’ll be starting our NEW HULA class on Thursdays at 2:00pm. We are very fortunate to have Tera Pyatt as
instructor. Tera is originally from the Solomon Islands, located in the South Pacific (Melanesian Country), and started to hula
dance when she was five years old. Classes for October will be held on the 2nd, 9th and 16th at 2:00pm. There will be no
class on the 23rd and 30th. Cost is $4. Your first class is free!
OPEN UP AND SAY AHHHHHHHH! The Center Hosts a Health Fair this month. This event will
include health screenings, information on a variety of medical topics and recommendations for
follow-up tests. The Fairborn Professional Firefighters Local 1235’s pink medic vehicle will be on
display from 11-1pm. Thursday, October 23rd. 10:00am to 3:00pm. Free. A healthy lunch will be
available for $3 from 11-1pm. See the ad, page 14.
BOO! We had such a spooktacular time at the Center last year that we decided to have treat-or-treat come to us again this
year! Come dressed up! Thursday Oct. 30th, 1:00pm. Cost is $1. Please sign up at the front desk.
CELEBRATE! Join us on Friday, October 31st, at 1:00pm, for cake and ice cream as we celebrate our September—October
birthdays and welcome our new members!
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ACTIVITIES
LUNCHEONS
EDUCATION
JUST FOR FUN
Pot Luck
Computer Help
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Second Friday,
October 10th, 11:30am
First and Third Mondays
“The Happy Hookers”
Schedule some time with our new
instructor, Jim Reihle. There is no set
agenda for this activity. Need instruction
on the use of software, anti-virus advice
or your new tablet? Need a repair? Jim
will assist you in any way he can with
your computer needs. Use the computer
in his ThinkCentre computer lab or bring
your own. Sign up by the Friday prior is
required.
Wednesdays, 11:00am
Please sign up at the front desk if you
plan on attending. The cost is free if
you bring a dish to share, otherwise the
cost for lunch is $3.
Three F’s Lunch
Thursdays at 11:30am
$3.00 donation suggested.
($1 towards the Center and a
suggested $2 donation to the program)
Fun, Food & Fellowship. This lunch is
supported by the Older Americans Act
and served here at the Center. Sign up
by noon the day before. You must be
60+ to take part.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Yoga Class
In addition to the baby hats, booties and
blankets for Soin Hospital, the Happy
Hookers are also making items for our
fundraisers and the Interfaith Hospitality
network Homeless Shelter in Xenia.
Some are doing this at home and others
meet to work on items together. Just
come any Wednesday. We have a
wonderful time together!
Dulcimer Classes
Mondays at 12:00pm—Beginners
Mondays at 1:00pm—Intermediate
Cost: $4 per class.
The “finger picking” technique class has
begun. We try to have a dulcimer for you
to borrow, if you do not have your own.
Please call the front desk to let us know
if you are planning to attend.
Mondays at 3:30pm
Cost: $1. Please sign up at the front
desk. Melinda Klark, licensed Yoga
instructor, offers a wonderful way to
improve strength and balance.
Zumba
Guitar Lessons
Friday at 12:30pm
Cost: $6; sign up at the Front Desk.
Wright State University Alumnus Kyleen
Downes teaches Beginning Guitar
classes on Friday afternoons.
Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm
Cost: $4. Kim Goecke teaches our
Zumba class on Monday evenings. This
is a lot of fun and a great workout.
1st, 2nd and 3rd
place at our
Annual Fly Zone
Pasta Dinner.
Congratulations
Leroy, Ellen and
Carol!
OCTOBER 2014
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
Barbershop:
Tuesday, 1:00pm
Beading:
Wednesday, 5:30pm
Membership Bingo:
First & Third Friday, 1:30pm
Walgreens Bingo:
Fourth Friday, 1:30pm
Bridge:
Thursday, 1:00pm
Checkbook Balancing Assistance: Call Ellen to schedule
Computer Help:
First and Third Monday, 1-3:00pm
(Please sign up by the Friday prior.)
Dominos:
Wednesday, 10:00am
Dulcimer Lessons:
Beginner Monday, 12:00pm
Intermediate Monday, 1:00pm
Euchre:
Monday, 1:00pm
Exercise:
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00am
Fitness:
Monday, 10:00am
Wednesday, 10:00am
Friday, 10:00am
Guitar Lessons:
Friday, 1:00pm
Happy Hookers (Knitting and Crocheting): Wed. 11am
Hula:
Thursday, 2:00pm
Line Dance (fee):
Beginner’s Plus Tuesday, 11:00am
Advanced Tuesday, 1:00pm
Silver Screen Matinee: Monday, noon
Pinochle:
Wednesday, 12:30pm
Thursday & Friday, 12:00pm
Walking:
Mon, Wed & Fri, 9:00am
Wii Bowling:
Wednesday, 1:00pm
Yoga:
Monday, 3:30PM
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HOMEMAKING NEWS
October is a beautiful month with the leaves
changing and the temperature getting a little
cooler! I would like to welcome Betty Seaman to
out wonderful Homemaking staff. That makes
17 Homemakers that would like to help you get
your homes ready for the changing season. We
can even help organize your summer clothes and
get your Fall clothes ready for the colder weather!
We currently provide services for over 150
clients, but we would love to add you to our list.
Thanks for your continued support of this
program.
The rates remain affordable and we are still
working closely with the Greene County Council
on Aging. Our services include: cleaning,
organizing, laundry, helping with meal
preparation and even running errands around
town. You may benefit from this program if you
are as young as 50 and reside in the Fairborn/
Bath Township area. Our schedules are flexible
and we can provide a homemaker for one to four
hours per visit.
We look forward to helping you remain
independent in your homes! Give me a call at
878-4141, to schedule an appointment! Have a
wonderful Fall Season .
Smile and have a great day!
DARLENE
Homemaker Spotlight for October is Carla Smith
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In October, Paul’s Traveling Lunch will be at...
2350 S Dayton-Lakeview Rd • New Carlisle
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 21 • 10:30AM ARRIVE AT CENTER
TRICK OR TREAT!
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 30TH • 1PM
$I.00
Come dressed!
Best Costume as voted by
our visiting vendors!
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OCTOBER 2014
FAIRBORN SENIOR CENTER
Saturday • October 18 • 6-8pm
Featuring Chef Leroy’s Famous Baby Back Ribs, au
gratin potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, and cornbread
Homemade Baked Goods Auction starts at 7pm
Tickets are $12.00 • Pre-Sale only
Purchase by Oct. 15
How did this group find our Pasta Dinner?
...They GOOGLED us! They loved it so much, they said
they’d be back next year!
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OCTOBER CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDA
1
6
5
May
12
13
SILVER SCREEN MATINEE
19
26
Oct. 6 : Ghostbusters
Oct. 13 : Gravity
Oct. 20 : The Grand Budapest
Hotel
Oct. 27 : Singin’ In The Rain
20
27
9:00
10:00
Noon
Noon
1:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
Walking
Fitness
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Computer Help
Zumba
8
7
14
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
Exercise
Line Dance CANCELED
Line Dance CANCELED
Barbershop
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
2:00
Exercise
Blood Pressure Clinic
Book Club
Beg. Plus Line Dance
Advanced Line Dance
Barbershop
Coffee & Conversation
Genealogy
9:00
10:00
Noon
Noon
1:00
1:00
6:00
Walking
Fitness
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Zumba CANCELED
9:00
10:00
Noon
Noon
1:00
1:00
1:00
3:30
Walking
Fitness
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Computer Help
Yoga/6:00 Zumba
21
9:00
10:00
10:00
Noon
12:00
1:00
1:00
3:30
Walking
Fitness
MVQG Sew In
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Yoga/6:00 Zumba
28 10:00 Exercise
9:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
5:30
Walk
Fitne
Dom
The H
Pinoc
Wii B
Bead
9:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
5:30
Walk
Fitne
Dom
The H
Pinoc
Wii B
Bead
9:00
Walk
Fitne
10:00 Dom
11:00 The H
Noon Alzhe
12:30 Pinoc
1:00 Wii B
5:30 Bead
15 10:00
22 9:00
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
10:00
11:00
1:00
1:00
2:00
Exercise
Beg. Plus Line Dance
Advanced Line Dance
Barbershop
Foodbank
Beg. Plus Line Dance
Advanced Line Dance
Barbershop
Legal Hour
10:00
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
5:30
29 9:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
5:30
Walk
Fitne
Dom
The H
Pinoc
Wii B
Bead
Walk
Fitne
Dom
The H
Pinoc
Wii B
Bead
OCTOBER 2014
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Happy Hookers
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Bowling
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Happy Hookers
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Bowling
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Happy Hookers
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Bowling
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2
3
10:00
11:30
Noon
1:00
2:00
Exercise
3 F’s Lunch
Pinochle
Bridge
Hula Lessons
9:00
10:00
Noon
1:00
1:30
SATURDAY
Walking
Fitness
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
Membership Bingo
4
3 F’S LUNCH MENU
(FUN, FELLOWSHIP, FOOD)
OCTOBER 2
1c Pinto Beans
1/2c California Blend
9
10
10:00
11:30
Noon
1:00
2:00
Exercise
3 F’s Lunch
Pinochle
Bridge
Hula Lessons
9:00
10:00
10:00
11:30
Noon
1:00
Walking
Fitness
Quilting Stitch-in
Pot Luck (Ticket Req.)
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
9
1/2c Spiced Peaches
1 ea Fresh Fruit
Cornbread/Milk
OCTOBER 9
3 oz. Swiss Steak
1/2c Mashed Potatoes
1/2c Succotash
16
9:00
10:00
11:30
Noon
12:30
1:00
2:00
Art Class
Exercise
3 F’s Lunch
Pinochle
Karaoke
Bridge
Hula Lessons
23 10:00 Exercise
10:00
11:30
11:30
Noon
1:00
17
1 ea Fresh Fruit
9:00
9:00
10:00
Noon
1:00
1:30
Walking
Hearing Aid Clinic
Fitness
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
Membership Bingo
16Bread/Milk
OCTOBER 16
5 oz. Stuffed Pepper
1/2c Corn
1/2c Apple Crisp
1 ea Fresh Fruit
24
- 3:00 Health Fair
3 F’s Lunch CANCELED
Healthy Lunch
Pinochle
Bridge
Bread/Milk
9:00
10:00
10:00
Noon
1:00
1:30
Walking CANCELED
Fitness CANCELED
Quilting Stitch-in
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
Walgreen’s Bingo
23
OCTOBER 23
3 oz. Hamburger Pattie
1/2c Italian Blend
1/2c Potato Cubes
1 ea Fresh Fruit
Bun/Milk
30 9:00
10:00
11:30
Noon
1:00
Art Class
Exercise
3 F’s Lunch
Pinochle
Bridge
1:00
- 4:00
Trick
or Treat
1 - 4pm
Trick
or Treat
31
9:00
10:00
Noon
12:30
1:00
Walking
Fitness
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
Birthday/New Member
Party
OCTOBER 30
3 oz. Broiled Chicken
1/2c Brussel Sprouts
1/2c Mixed Vegetables
1 bx Raisins
Bread/Milk
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Pink medic to help raise breast cancer awareness.
By Amanda Crowe and Courtesy of the Fairborn Daily Herald. Edited from the original article.
TheFairborn firefighters are turning up the heat on breast cancer with their awareness campaign
and a big part of their effort is bringing the first pink vehicle to Greene County. With a focus on
showing support, providing awareness, and giving back hope, members of Fairborn Professional
Firefighters Local 1235 are raising money for the Pink Ribbon Girls organization. They have
enlisted the help of long-time patient Angela Flatter to organize their fund-raising events.
Firefighter John Howard, who is a medic at Station No. 4, asked Flatter to co-chair the Breast
Cancer awareness campaign. One of Flatter’s biggest projects has been getting Fairborn their own pink breast cancer
awareness vehicle. The City of Fairborn donated a decommissioned medic vehicle to this year’s campaign. It has been
wrapped in pink with the “Turning Up the Heat” logo. The Local 1235 unveiled the pink medic at the government center in
August and will be parked outside the Center on October 23rd during our Health Fair. Anyone can write a message of hope
or sign the medic with a $5 donation. All proceeds will benefit the Pink Ribbon Girls’ mission to provide personalized
support to young women throughout all phases of the breast cancer journey through education, outreach, awareness, and
one-on-one support to women and their families. For more information visit their website at pinkribbongirls.org. For more
DAY-TRIPS
Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati.
Our anticipated trip to Hollywood
Gaming at Dayton Raceway went
South. ...Literally. Unfortunately,
the new Gaming Racino couldn’t
offer us any group discounts and
does not have a buffet. If you’re
still interested in going to the new
Dayton Raceway, let me know. In the meantime, the folks down at the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati offered us some
enticements to visit. Every Wednesday is their Super Senior Wednesday where all seniors 55 and over receive a free
buffet lunch. Seniors will also be able to swipe their Total Rewards cards at Promotional Kiosks and be entered into a
drawing to win $55 dollars in free slot play. They draw 5 names every hour on the hour between 12pm and 5pm. Cost for
this trip is $25, due when signing up at the front desk. Discounts are dependent upon 25 people going. Please note that
a valid picture I.D. is required for this trip. Wednesday, October 15th, 8:00am arrive at the Center. Depart at 8:30am.
DAY-TRIP CANCELATION POLICY AND CONSIDERATIONS
Please notify the Activities Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the event in order to receive a refund. All day-trip
cancelations will incur a $5.00 service charge, unless the cancelation is due to an emergency. If canceled after two weeks
prior to the event, no refund will be given. Limited of room on chartered bus trips for walkers and wheelchairs.
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OCTOBER 2014
CARE COORDINATION
The OSHIIP-certified Care Coordination staff can guide you through the complicated Medicare process.
Before you turn 65 or change an existing Medicare plan, make an appointment to discuss your options. The
staff also directs clients to sources for house and yard work, transportation, personal care, shopping, meals,
and home health care. In addition, they provide crisis intervention for eviction, food, utility shut-off, and
family issues. You might be surprised how they can help you. Reach Care Coordination at: 878-4141,
extension 215. We are in need of volunteers!
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT begins October 15th and runs through
December 7th. It is time to go over your Medicare Advantage or Drug plans
to see if they are going to continue to cover you as well as they have this
year or if there are changes of coverage or costs to consider. Have they
dropped any of their list of medical providers such as doctors, hospitals or
lab facilities? Are you on Medicare AND Medicaid? If so, it is likely you’ve
been put into MyCare Ohio by the State and have been assigned to a
managed care plan, either Buckeye or Molina. This is all new to some 29
counties in Ohio and Greene County is one of them. It may be very
confusing to unravel all of this and if it is stressful for you please give us a
call and we will try to help you. We will need an appointment made for any
assistance and we will need specific information from you in order to do plan comparisons. Medicare checkup day for all of Greene County is October 22nd at the Xenia Community Center, Xenia, Oh.
HEAP applications will be available here soon and we have three people to help you fill them out and to make
copies of your originals to send along. This year you may re-verify PIPP Plus along with it at the same
time. So for that you may need a little more information however that is all explained on the application form
itself.
The Traveling Lunch Crew and host Betty Gould
at the Schuster Center.
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TRANSPORTATION
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
With the arrival of October, when you call and book your ride, you will start to hear us give that
familiar warning “Weather Permitting” that is near and dear to all of our hearts. Why so soon you
may ask? Well the reason is very simple; the term doesn’t just pertain to ice and snow. FOG can be
a real NO GO situation. We will try our best to take you at your scheduled times, but SAFETY is a
main concern. We may have to cancel some or all transportation on any given day. If we are going to
have to cancel any transportation, we will try to notify those effected clients as soon as we can. You
may also listen to the radio WHIO – 1290AM/95.7FM, check the local TV Channel 7 and/or their
Internet sites for closing and cancellation announcements. The Fairborn Senior Center telephone
greeting may also have the information, so just call the Fairborn Senior Center at 878-4141. Finally,
remember that just because the Fairborn Schools are on delay or canceled, doesn’t mean we are
delayed or canceled, they have to start their routes much earlier than we do.
Whenever the Winter weather gets really bad and you know that your walk or driveway/parking lot
has not been cleared of ICE and/or SNOW, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE at 878-4141 Ext 216 and
CANCEL YOUR RIDE. If you do not cancel and our driver arrives to pick you up and he or she sees and
thinks that you DO NOT have a CLEARED AND SAFE way from your residence to our vehicle, he or she
will notify you and the Transportation Services office about the situation and your trip that day will be
canceled.
As an additional reminder to all of our Transportation Services clients: Fall is here and Winter isn’t far
behind. Which means sidewalks, driveways, etc., start to get slick. Therefore, all of us must think
about OUR OWN and the Transportation Services driver’s SAFETY. This means that all clients MUST
keep the sidewalks, driveways, etc., from your residences to and from the vehicles, CLEAR of wet or
dry leaves, sticks, SNOW and ICE, so that nobody slips and falls and possibly breaks something
important like their arms, legs, hips or head. THANKS for your cooperation in making sure these
obstacles to safety are removed!
Jim Adams and Charlotte Brady, Transportation Coordinators
TRANSPORTATION
The Center’s vehicles operate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm. Schedule medical appointments up to
thirty days in advance. Next day transportation is provided only if space is available and requested by 12:30pm the day
before. There is no same day transportation available. Schedule transportation by calling 878-4141, extension 216.
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HEALTH, SUPPORT AND LEGAL ADVICE
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the
third Wednesday at noon, here at the Fairborn Senior
Center. October 15th.
Coffee and Conversation. Just need to talk it
out? Come share some Coffee & Conversation with
Ciela Ledbetter-Guckian of the Hospice of the Miami
Valley. We all experience grief when we lose
something of value to us. Retirement, down-sizing,
loss of a pet, disabilities, death of a loved one and
many other losses bring on a variety of emotions and
physical reactions. It is healing and helpful to have
others to talk things through with. You are not
alone. Hope to see you on the 2nd Tuesday of the
month at 1:00 pm. October 14th.
Free Hearing Aid Clinic, provided by Fairborn
Hearing Aid Center, 209 West Main Street, on the
third Friday from 9:00am to noon, October 17th.
Please Call or sign up at the desk beforehand.
Attorney David Cusack hosts the Legal Hour. A
completed funeral and burial plan can be a
fantastic gift for your survivors. Why should you
consider funeral/burial pre-planning? Do you have
to pre-pay in order to complete a plan with a funeral
home? Can you name the person who will handle
these things after you die? Attorney David J. Cusack
from Beavercreek will answer those questions and
more. The 4th Tuesday of the month, October
28th, at 2:00pm.
The R.A.P. (Relative as Parents) group, designed for
grandparents raising grandkids and other kinship
caregivers, meets the second Tuesday at 10:00am
at the Faith Community United Methodist Church in
Xenia. Call 1-937-376-5486 for more information.
Two fans of our pasta sauce!
Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinic,
sponsored by Wright Nursing & Rehabilitation, on the
second Tuesday; 10:00am to noon, October 14th.
YOUR
NEWSLETTER DELIVERY OPTIONS
With a thousand members, printing and mailing our monthly newsletter, the Flyer, is a major expense. In addition, with
recent post office changes, we must now take our newsletters to the Xenia Post Office for mailing. You can save the
Center money by receiving your newsletter by e-mail or viewing it online at www.fairbornseniors.org. To receive the
newsletter by e-mail, send your e-mail address to Ellen at [email protected] or Darlene at
[email protected] and tell them you want to receive your newsletter by e-mail. We appreciate your
willingness to help us reduce our newsletter expenditures.
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Joy and Gene express their
creative side at Terri Lynn’s Art
Studio and Gallery.
Ellen, Lee and
Paul at the
“Heels For
Heroes” Relay
Race.
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 23 • 10AM-3PM
FREE. HEALTHY LUNCH AVAILABLE
FOR $3 FROM 11-1PM.
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Our guys, the Fairborn
Barbershop Chorus ,
national anthem and pregame show at the Dayton
Dragons’ 5/3 Field on July
28th.
BAZAAR
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 7 • 9 - 5 PM
HOMEMADE LUNCH 11 - 2 PM
Handmade jewelry and purses, stained glass, needlepoint,
quilts, knitting and crocheted items.
Delicious homemade soups and sandwiches!
We are on the web!
www.fairbornseniors.org
See this newsletter in color!
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FAIRBORN SENIOR CENTER
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Phone: 937-878-4141
Fax: 937-878-4775
CLUB CALENDAR
Book Club
Cross-stitch Stitch-in
Genealogy
October 14th at 10:30am.
Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas.
During WWII, a family finds life turned
upside down when the government
opens a Japanese internment camp in
their small Colorado town. After a
young girl is murdered, all eyes (and
suspicions) turn to the newcomers, the
interlopers, the strangers.
October 8th at 6:30pm. The Crossstitch group meets the second
Wednesday of the month in the
evening. Bring your project. If you don’t
know how to cross-stitch, someone
with experience will happily share
instruction in the craft.
October 14th at 2:00pm.
Let’s Talk Genealogy: The
Genealogy Group meets the second
Tuesday of the month at 2pm.
Topics of interest are discussed
each month and the development
of the groups research is often
covered. Newcomers to genealogy
have many ways to research. The
group will be glad to help with tips
and resources for starting your
research.
Foxy Reds
October 7th at 11:30am.
The Foxy Reds will meet at Oink a
Doodle Moo . We will meet at the
center at 10:30 if anyone needs a ride.
Anyone interested is welcome to come
join us.
Quilter’s Stitch-in
October 10th and 24th at 10:00am.
Session cost: $1 members; $2
nonmembers. The Quilters meet the
second and fourth Fridays of every
month. Everyone interested in quilting
is welcome. Work on a project, get help
with a project, or learn something new.
If you machine piece, bring your
machine. Quilting Instructor Linda
Adams will help you.
Dave with our donated boxes to
Project Head Start