Copilot Registration
Celebration Month
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is excited to
announce the new registration aid called Copilot. This
program will make signing in and pre-registering for the
many programs and activities at the Senior Center faster and
more convenient for all of our guests. There are no
computer skills needed to use this new program.
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In honor of this new program, the
Senior Center will be celebrating
the launch during the entire
month of February!
Everyone that has registered for their
own personalized Copilot card by
the end of February will be entered
into a drawing to win a special prize!
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For additional information on this exciting new program, a
demonstration, or to sign up for your new card, please stop by
the guest services desk the next time you visit the Guernsey
County Senior Citizens Center!
February 2014
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Pearl Valley Cheese
Fundraiser
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a
Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser as part of our 2015 March
for Meals Campaign. These delicious cheeses will be
available in 14 different varieties and will come in 12 oz.
blocks. In addition, a 1 lb. ring of trail bologna will be
available for purchase. We will begin taking orders
Monday, February 2nd at 8:00 AM through Friday, March
13th at 12:00 PM. Additional order forms will be located
at the guest service area at the Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center. Prepayment is required at the time the
order is placed. Orders may be picked up “tentatively” on
Wednesday, March 25th.
For additional information or to place an
order please call the
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
at
(740) 439-6681
or please stop by the guest services desk.
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Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
February is American Heart Month
The heart is a symbol for not only love and valentine’s
in February, but for another very important reason,
February is American Heart Month.
Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke,
and high blood pressure, is the leading cause of death
for men and women in the United States. There are a
variety of ways to become educated on the risk factors
and preventative measures to protect yourself. You
may start by having a conversation with your doctor.
He or She will be able to give you a wide variety of
materials to help you learn about your risks for heart
disease and stroke so that you can stay “heart healthy”
for yourself and your loved ones.
Project MORE Volunteers Needed
Project MORE, Mentoring in Ohio for Reading
Excellence, is a volunteer reading mentoring project
for students with disabilities. Volunteers will meet
with their students on a one on one basis for thirty
minute sessions, specifically to give extra reading
practice, once or even several times during the school
week. Trainings and materials will be provided. If you
would like additional information, or to register as a
volunteer, please contact the Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center at (740) 439-6681.
Groundhog Day is February 2nd. Lets hope that
Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow.
Otherwise, we will have 6 more weeks of winter.
GCSCC Craft Group Meets Each Monday
If you have been told that you are a crafty person then
we invite you to join the Senior Center Crafting group
which meets each Monday from 8:30 AM until 11:00
AM. The group does a variety of crafts including card
making, floral arranging, and much more. If you are
interested but have additional questions, please contact
the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681 or stop by the
guest services desk.
Card Players Welcomed
Are you looking for something to pass the time on a
chilly afternoon? Then consider joining the fun and
fellowship of the card groups at the Guernsey County
Senior Citizens Center. There are a variety of games
to choose from. We host Pinochle on Tuesdays,
Bridge on Wednesdays, Cribbage on Thursdays, and
Euchre on Fridays. We hope to see you. For additional
information, please stop by the guest services desk.
Sunny Side Singers Choir Group
Meets Each Monday
Quilt & Bolster Pillow Raffle
Raffle tickets are now on sale for a Meadow in Bloom
quilt and 2 matching bolster pillows. The quilt measures 88” by 96”. Cost for the tickets are one for $2.00
or 6 for $10.00. For additional information, please
stop by the guest services desk or for your convenience, you may also call (740) 439-6681.
February 2014
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Choir
Group, The Sunny Side Singers, is a delightful group
of individuals who practice each Monday at 12:30
PM. The group also performs at our local assisted
living facilities and the Victorian Village in downtown
Cambridge during the Holiday Season. If you have
any questions or are interested in joining, please call
(740) 439-6681.
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joining the group, or to put your name on the list to
have a quilt completed, please call Janie Downerd at
(740) 439-6681.
Dine at Ruby Tuesday’s to make a
Difference
In honor of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center 2015 March for Meals Campaign, Ruby
Tuesday, located on Southgate Parkway, Cambridge,
Ohio, will be hosting Community Giveback Days
beginning Tuesday, February 3rd through Thursday,
February 5th. When you dine at Ruby Tuesday’s on
any of those dates, present a flyer from the Senior
Center or simply let them know that you are there in
support of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center and 20% of all sales on those days will be donated to the Senior Center in support of the March for
Meals program. Please plan to stop in and show your
support
Breakfast Buffet
February 3rd
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be
hosting a monthly Breakfast Buffet on Tuesday,
February 3rd at 9:00 AM. The delicious special menu
will include: French Toast Bake, Scrambled Eggs,
Hashbrown Casserole, and Assorted Fresh Fruit.
Coffee, Water, and a Variety of Fruit Juices will also
be served. To make your reservations for this delightful event, please call the Senior Center at (740) 4396681. You may also stop by the guest services desk
the next time your visit the Senior Center.
Senior Center Quilting Group
Meets Tuesdays
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
quilting group meets each Tuesday beginning at 9:00
AM. This lovely group of ladies take things one stitch
at a time, creating works of art. The group is currently
taking names for anyone who would like to have a
quilt completed. They also have several quilt tops
available for purchase. For more information on
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Clothes Closet for Seniors
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
maintains a clothes closet exclusively for seniors on
Tuesdays from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Our friendly
clothes closet volunteer, Shirley Kurtz, will assist you
with finding any clothing items that you may need.
Donations of clean, slightly used, clothing items are
also appreciated. This is a great resource to find a
warm weather coat or clothes appropriate for all
seasonal climates. For more details, please call the
Senior Center at (740) 439-6681 or please stop by and
visit our clothes closet during hours.
Square Dances in February
The Senior Center cordially invites you to attend your
monthly square dances. The dances begin at 6:45 PM
and admission is $3.00 per person. The first dance of
the month will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd. The
entertainment for the evening will be the Pleasant
Valley Boys and this will be a concession night. The
next dance will be held on Tuesday, February 17th.
The entertainment will be Ohio Swing Band and this
will be a snack night. The square dances are open to
the public. You can also enjoy a 50/50 drawing, door
prizes, and a cake walk. Join us for a fun evening of
socializing with friends and good old fashion square
dancing.
Blood Pressure & Wellness Checks
Health checks are provided at the senior center by
certified health care professionals every Wednesday
from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM. Cambridge Health &
Rehab, Interim Healthcare, Meridian at Cambridge,
Southeastern Home Care and Cardinal Place are few
of the wonderful organizations which partner with the
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
Senior Center to provide this wonderful service. They
help check not only your blood pressure but also your
pulse and weight. For more information please contact
the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.
Attention Book Club Members
GCSCC Sewing Ladies Meet Each
Wednesday
Are you looking for a group that is “tailored” for you?
Then consider stopping by the Guernsey County
Senior Citizens Center on Wednesdays and visit with
our wonderful sewing ladies. The group meets from
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Do you need a pair of slacks hemmed or a pair of
curtains shortened? They would be happy to put their
talents to work for you as well. If you would like
additional information, please stop at the guest services
desk.
Kountry Swingers Seeking New Members
The Kountry Swingers are a group of line dancers who
have entertained many in Guernsey County and
beyond. They traditionally perform at Senior Day at the
Guernsey County Fair, the Senior Center picnic and
much more. They practice at the Guernsey County
Senior Center on the first, second, and fourth
Wednesday of each month. If you have any questions
or are interested in joining, please call Diane Krall at
(740) 432-7843 or JoAnn Spruill at (740) 432-3234.
Bible Study Group
The GCSCC hosts a non denominational Bible study
group each Thursday beginning at 10:00 AM. The
group is lead by Philip Owen. Study scripture and with
each line find yourself enlighten by the words of the
Good Book. Please plan to join us. If you have any
questions, please stop by the guest services desk or for
your convenience, please call the Senior Center at
(740) 439-6681.
February 2014
If you are someone who enjoys reading and would like
to share your stories with others, then the Book Club at
the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is a good
fit for you. The club meets the first Thursday of each
month at 12:00 PM with the next meeting being held
on Thursday, February 5th. We hope to see you then.
AARP Tax Aide Free Tax Help
AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest, free volunteer
run tax counseling and preparation service for
taxpayers with middle and low income, with special
attention to those ages 60 and older, will be offering
their service again this year, starting on Friday,
February 6th at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center in Cambridge. All AARP Tax-Aide volunteers
receive comprehensive training in cooperation with the
IRS. Tax preparation services will be offered on
Friday’s at the center in Cambridge through April 10th.
Free E-filling of all returns will be provided again this
year, resulting in improved quality of all returns filed
and speed up of the Tax Refund process. All returns
are computer prepared using IRS authorized software to
assure compliance with and take advantage of all new
tax law changes. Returns will be completed on an
appointment basis only, one return per appointment.
Tax clients are to call 439-6681 to schedule an
appointment in Cambridge and to bring proof and or
copies of the following with them to their appointment.:
 Copy of your 2013 Tax Return
 Social Security cards for anyone you are claiming
as a dependent
 All W-2’s, 1099’s, Social Security Statements and
all other proof of all income you need to claim
 Total amount of any expenses you plan to claim
 Cost basis for any stocks or bonds sold in 2014
Everyone is encouraged to schedule an appointment,
and take advantage of this free service again this year,
by calling the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. You
need not be an AARP member to receive help with
your taxes.
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will be served. To make your reservations for this
sweet event, please stop by the guest services desk or,
for your convenience, you may also call (740) 4396681.
Conn’s Potato Chip Factory Tour
February 10th
Travel with the Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center as we take a tasty tour of the Conn’s Factory in
Zanesville on Tuesday, February 10th. The trip will be
departing at 8:15 AM. The first stop will the Conn’s
Factory for a tour and sampling. You will also be able
to purchase Conn’s chips for $2.75 for an 11 oz bag,
$3.50 for a 1 lb bag, or if you have an empty popcorn
tin you may have it filled for $3.25 per pound. After
the tour we will enjoy lunch, which will be on your
own, at the Golden Corral. Next we will visit the
Countryside Bulk Food Store and a final stop at 5B’s.
The trip will return at approximately 4:00 PM. To
make your reservations, please contact the Senior
Center at (740) 439-6681. Cost for this day trip will be:
Members: $ 20.00
Non Members: $ 28.00
Alzheimer’s Support Group
The GCSCC hosts a local Alzheimer’s Support Group
on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM. The
next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10th.
Join these warmhearted individuals in sharing personal
experiences and find comfort that you are not alone.
For more information, please contact our friends and
supportive group leaders Betty Tickhill at (740) 4326724 or Mary Jo Moorehead at (740) 685-8764.
Birthday Party & Luncheon
February 17th
Come and celebrate with friends on Tuesday, February
17th as the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
hosts your monthly Birthday Party & Luncheon at
11:30 AM. Cake and Ice Cream will be served. To
make your reservations, please call the Senior Center
at (740) 439-6681. Happy Birthday to all of those
who celebrate a birthday in the February!
**Please Note-Time Change**
Monthly Senior Dinner
February 19th
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center cordially
invites you to dine with us at your Monthly Senior
Dinner on Thursday, February 19th at 4:30 PM. The
special menu will include: Lasagna with Meat Sauce,
Tossed Salad with Dressing, Seasoned Green Beans,
Breadstick, and Cherry Cheesecake for Dessert. Iced
Tea, Water, and Coffee will also be served.
Entertainment for the evening will be the Sunny Side
Singers. To make your reservation for a pleasant
evening with friends, please call the Senior Center at
(740) 439-6681.
Valentine’s Day Party & Luncheon
February 13th
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be
hosting your annual Valentine’s Day Party &
Luncheon on Friday, February 13th beginning at
11:00 AM. We will have a poetry reading where you
are welcome to read your favorite or even create your
own. After lunch, a special treat of Hot Fudge Cake
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Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
Food Commodity Pickup
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center partners
with the Mid Ohio Food Bank in providing a
Commodity Supplemental Food Program. This
program provides qualifying individuals 60 years of
age or older with a 30lb box of non perishable food
and a 2lb block of cheese.
If you are interested in this program, please stop by the
Senior Citizens Center and complete an application
with Kylee Quinn, Wellness Coordinator. You will
need to bring proof of age and residency, such as a
driver’s license or photo ID, with you to complete the
application process.
The next Commodity distribution date will be held
Friday, February 20th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
If you have any questions or can’t pick up on this date,
please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.
Guest Speaker
February 23rd
Sneha Patadia, registered dietitian for Southeastern
Ohio Regional Medical Center, will be visiting the
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Monday,
February 23rd at 11:00 AM. She will be discussing
heart health. Please plan to stop by for this very
important session.
Byesville Senior Dinner
February 24th
Please join the Guernsey County Senior Center and all
your friends at the Byesville Satellite Site, located at
the Stop-Nine Senior Center, Southgate Rd, Byesville,
for the Monthly Senior Dinner on Tuesday, February
24th at 4:00 PM. The special menu will include: BBQ
Pork Ribs, Baked Potato with Butter & Sour Cream,
Winter Blend Vegetables, Pears, Dinner Roll & Butter,
and Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Icing for
Dessert. Punch, Water, and Coffee will also be served.
To make your reservations, please call the GCSCC at
(740) 439-6681.
February 2014
J.E. Reeves Home Tour
February 25th
Take a trip to Dover with the Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center on Wednesday, February 25th to tour
the home of J.E. Reeves, a prominent industrialist.
The trip will depart at 8:45 AM and will begin with
the tour of this beautiful 17 room Victorian mansion.
After the tour we will enjoy lunch, on your own, at the
Bread Head Bakery Tea Room, which boasts a wide
variety of teas including an Elvis Presley Tea. Next
will be a stop at the Eiler’s Candy Shop then a visit to
the Famous Endings Museum. This museum contains
over 1500 items from the funerals and deaths of many
famous individuals from former presidents to
celebrities. The trip will return home at approximately
4:30 PM. To make your reservations for this day trip,
please contact the GCSCC at (740) 439-6681. Cost for
the trip will be:
Members: $ 25.00
Non Members: $ 33.00
Line Dancing Teacher Needed
If you are someone who enjoys line dancing and
would like to teach fun loving individuals on Monday
nights, we invite you to contact the Senior Center. For
additional information, please call Janie at (740) 4396681 or stop by the guest services desk.
Modern Country Western Square Dance
Lessons
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is taking
a survey to see if there is interest in forming a
“Modern Country Western” Square Dance Club. If
you are interested, please call the Senior Center at
(740) 439-6681.
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GCSCC Memberships
If you are 50 years of age or older, why not start the
new year with a membership offered by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. The cost is a
$7.00 donation a year and benefits entitle you to
receive our informative monthly newsletter, a discount on our many fun day trips, and much more.
You may also be able to receive your newsletter by
email. For more information, please call the Senior
Center at (740) 439-6681.
Remember if you have moved or have a
new P.O. Box, please report these changes
to the Senior Center by calling (740) 4396681.
Transportation Services Available
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers
Transportation services for Seniors age 60 and over. If
you would like to schedule transportation to doctor
appointments, grocery stores, or other destinations
throughout Guernsey County, we ask that you please
give at least a 24 - 48 hour notice. Please call (740)
432-3838 and speak with Michael Hess, Transportation
Supervisor, for more information and details.
Healthy Nutrition
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers
nutrition services to area seniors. We provide home
delivered meals and on site lunches. If you are a
senior age 60 or older, the suggested donation is
$2.50, for anyone under 60, the cost is $5.50. For
additional information, please contact Hollia Husk at
(740) 439-5717.
Attention Pickleball Participants
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
Pickleball group hours have changed. This fun activity
will now be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
Have you been wondering what pickleball is?
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines a
badminton sized court over a tennis court type net.
Players use paddles, like those used for table tennis, to
hit a wiffle ball and score points. Each match is best of
three games, which are played to 11 points.
The group meets each Tuesday and Thursday at the
Byesville Activity Center which is located directly
across the street from the Stop Nine Church of Christ,
Southgate Rd, Byesville.
If you are interest in participating in this fun activity,
or have questions or concerns, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.
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Disabled Veterans of Any Age are Eligible
to Receive Home Delivered Meals
Thanks to Guernsey County voters and supporters of
the Meals on Wheels Tax Levy, disabled veterans of
any age are eligible to receive nutritious home delivered meals provided by the Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center’s Meal on Wheels program. Meals are
provided Monday through Friday and frozen meals are
available on weekends and holidays. Special diets
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
and menus are also available. To receive this service,
you must only be a disabled veteran living in Guernsey
County. If you are interested in this service or have any
additional questions, please contact Hollia Husk at
(740) 439-6681. Thank you to all of our veterans for
your service.
Ensure® & Glucerna® Supplemental
Beverages Available
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers
supplemental nutritional beverage shakes in four
delicious flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and
Butter Pecan, all at a discounted rate. A case of regular
Ensure is $20, Ensure plus is $22, and Glucerna is $38.
To place an order, please call (740) 432-3838.
Friendly Reminder
Regarding Assessments
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is
required by the Ohio Department of Aging to conduct
routine assessments and updates on every senior
citizen, age 60 years and older, whom we serve. We
will conduct client/participant assessments at different
times throughout the year. We kindly ask for your
assistance & cooperation as we complete these
assessments. If you have any questions regarding the
assessment process, please call GCSCC at (740) 4396681.
Home Energy Assistance Program
Applications and Heating Help
Available for Senior Citizens
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center has
HEAP applications available for senior citizens to
receive assistance with their winter heating bills.
In-home application assistance, whereby a member of
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our staff will come directly to your home and help fill
out your HEAP application, can also be arranged.
Applicants must provide the following: Proof of
income, proof of citizenship (birth certificate),
baptismal certificate or a DD-214 (Military Discharge)
proof of your past heating bill, and have a household
income that is 200 % at / or below the federal poverty
guideline level. For more information and eligibility
requirements please stop by the Guernsey County
Senior Citizens Center.
Eligibility requirements per year are:
1 person
20,108.00
2 person
27,143.00
3 person
34,178.00
4 person
41,213.00
5 person
48,248.00
6 person
55,283.00
7 person
62,318.00
8 person
69,353.00
For households with more than 8 members, add
$7,035.00 for each additional person.
If you are a senior and need help filling out your
HEAP application, please contact the Guernsey
County Senior Citizens Center by calling (740) 4396681 or toll free at 1-866- 534-2349; or visit:
Energyhelp.ohio.gov
Or email: [email protected]
For hearing impaired only, please contact 1-800-6861557.
Share a Smile Program
Do you have a loved on that needs a social daytime
telephone call, or are you yourself home alone with no
one to talk to? The Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center is currently searching for volunteers to
assist in our Telephone Reassurance Program.
Guernsey County residents 60 years of age or older
can sign up for the telephone call each day. Anyone
can make a referral and there is no charge for this
service however, donations are welcomed and always
appreciated. This service helps to assure the continued
well-being of elderly individuals who may not receive
contact outside their home. If you would like to
become a telephone reassurance volunteer, or would
like to sign up to receive our telephone
reassurance services, please contact Janie Downerd at
(740) 439-6681.
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senior citizens living in Guernsey County or to set up
a legal consultation or appointment, please contact
Stephanie Pfalzgraf at (740) 439-6681. You may also
stop and speak with her when you visit the Guernsey
County Senior Citizens Center.
Dollar Energy Fund & Neighbor To
Neighbor Program Assistance
Available to Senior Citizens
Dollar Energy Fund and AEP Ohio have teamed up to
create a program that will assist low-income AEP
Ohio customers who have difficulty paying their
electric bill.
The program will provide eligible customers with a
utility assistance grant applied directly to the AEP
Ohio bill. This grant will help low-income customers
maintain or restore their basic electric service.
Eligible Households
1. Must be a customer of AEP
2. Be at or below 200% of the Poverty Income
Guidelines (FPIGs), a family of four earning up to
$42,400 per year is eligible.
3. Have made a sincere effort of payment on their
AEP bill. A sincere effort is a minimum of
$100 in the last 90 days. Exceptions for senior
citizens will apply.
4. Have a minimum balance of $100 on their AEP
bill.
For a Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program referral,
contact: Area Agency on Aging, Region 9 at (740)
439-2294 or 1-800-945-4250.
Loaned Equipment Closet
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers a
Medical Equipment closet whereby seniors can
borrow assistive devices such as wheel chairs, canes,
and walkers. There is no limit on how long you may
borrow the equipment and there is no charge for the
use of these items. Please call (740) 439-6681 for
more information
Free Cell Phone Program for
Qualifying Seniors
Assurance Wireless, brought to you by Virgin Mobile,
is offering a free cell phone with 250 free minutes and
250 free texts each month, to qualifying individuals.
Qualification is based on household income or
participation in certain public programs such as
Medicaid or Food Stamps. For more information or
an application for this free program, please stop by the
Senior Center, or call (740) 439-6681.
Legal Assistance Program
Do you need your will revised or updated? If you
need help composing a legal document or would just
like to talk to an attorney about a private matter...no
matter what your non-criminal legal issues might be,
we can help! The Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center will gladly assist you with Title III Legal
Assistance of a non-criminal nature costing up to
$250 per person per year. Services and appointments
are arranged by our staff and provided by local
attorneys for your personal convenience. We will also
provide transportation to and from the attorney’s
office if requested. For more information regarding
Title III legal services or legal-aide assistance for a
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Laptop Computers Available for Seniors
Thanks to a generous donation by Huntington Bank,
the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center has
laptop computers available for Seniors’ use. You may
use the computers for checking email, doing research
on the internet, or even to just play games. If you
have any questions, or would like to sign one out to
use here at the Center, please see Stephanie at the
front desk.
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
2014 Gingerbread House Contest Winners
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center would
like to thank all of those who participated in the 2014
Gingerbread House Contest. The following is a list of
those who’s creative architecture
won in each
category:
 Heather Bell - People’s Choice & 1st place in
the Adult category
 Crystal Craft - 2nd Place in the Adult category
 Nate & Stephanie Pfalzgraf - 1st place in the
Group category
 Joan Reed & Selina Garcia - 2nd place in the
Group category
 Kilee & Jennia Downerd - 1st place in the
Youth category
 Blake Downerd - 2nd place in the Youth
category
Congratulations to all of our winners. The Senior
Center would also like to thank the following
community partners for their sponsorship in the
Contest:
Sterling Suites
Primrose Retirement Community
Meridian at Cambridge
Summit Acres
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
Without the support of these wonderful facilities,
activities such as these would not be possible. Thanks
again to all who helped make the 2014 Gingerbread
House Contest a delicious success.
“Thank You” To All Those Who Support
Our Mission of Serving Local Older Adults
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and the
services we provide depend largely on the generosity
of our area supporters. We would like to take this
opportunity to personally thank each and every special
individual who made a contribution or donation in the
month of December and January. We greatly
appreciate your thoughtfulness and sincerity and know
that many of our local senior citizens do as well.
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March for Meals
Pearl Valley Cheese
Fundraiser Begins
9:00 AM Crafters
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
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9:00 AM Crafters
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
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9:00 AM Crafters
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
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9:00 AM Crafters
10:00 AM Bingo
11:00 AM Guest
Speaker
11:30 AM Lunch
February 2015 Events
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM Quilters
10:00 AM Pickleball in
Byesville
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Pinochle
6:45 PM Square Dance
9:30 AM Arthritis Exercise Class
9:30 AM Blood Pressure
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Sewing Group
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Bridge
10:00 AM Bible Study
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Pickleball in
Byesville
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Cribbage
12:00 PM Buckeye Life
Story Writing Class
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9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
AARP Income Tax
Appointments
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Euchre
Ruby Tuesday Community Giveback Days in honor of GCSCC March for Meals
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8:15 AM Conn’s Factory
9:30 AM Arthritis Exer- 10:00 AM Bible Study
Tour
cise Class
10:00 AM Pickleball in
9:00 AM Quilters
9:30 AM Blood Pressure
Byesville
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Pickleball in
10:00 AM Sewing Group
11:30 AM Lunch
Byesville
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Cribbage
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Bridge
12:00 PM Buckeye Life
12:00 PM Pinochle
Story Writing Class
Surprise Friday
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9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
AARP Income Tax
Appointments
10:00 AM Bingo
11:00 AM Valentine’s
Day Party & Luncheon
12:00 PM Euchre
Tuesday Treat
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9:00 AM Quilters
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Pickleball in
Byesville
11:30 AM Birthday Party
&
Luncheon
12:00 PM Pinochle
6:45 PM Square Dance
20
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
AARP Income Tax
Appointments
10:00 AM Food Commodity
Pick Up
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Euchre
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9:00 AM Quilters
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Pickleball in
Byesville
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Pinochle
4:00 PM Byesville Senior
Dinner
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9:30 AM Arthritis Exercise Class
9:30 AM Blood Pressure
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Sewing Group
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Bridge
Wild Wednesday Bingo
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8:45 AM J. E. Reeves
Home Tour
9:30 AM Arthritis Exercise Class
9:30 AM Blood Pressure
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Sewing Group
12:00 PM Bridge
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10:00 AM Bible Study
10:00 AM Pickleball in
Byesville
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Cribbage
12:00 PM Buckeye Life
Story Writing Class
*Note-Time Change*
4:30 PM Monthly Senior
Dinner
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10:00 AM Bible Study
10:00 AM Bingo
10:00 AM Pickleball in
Byesville
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Cribbage
12:00 PM Buckeye Life
Story Writing Class
Thirsty Thursday
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9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
AARP Income Tax
Appointments
10:00 AM Bingo
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Euchre
Sundae on Monday
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Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
February 2015 Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
3
Breaded Chicken 4
Herb Baked 5
Salisbury Steak
Pot Roast
Patty
Chicken
Mashed Potatoes &
Baby Carrots & Potatoes
Gravy
Buttered Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
in Beef Broth
Buttered Carrots
Spinach
Creamed Peas
Fresh Orange
Grape Juice
Peaches
Fresh Banana
Biscuit w/ Marg.
Choice of Bread / Marg. Choice of Bread / Marg.
Choice of Bread / Marg.
Choice of Milk
Choice of Milk
Choice of Milk
Choice of Milk
2
10 Chicken Alfredo
Cabbage Rolls
over
Mashed Potatoes
Fettuccini
Buttered Corn
Broccoli
Fresh Apple
Green
Beans
Choice of Bread / Marg.
Apricots
Choice of Milk
Bread Stick
Choice of Milk
9
11 Pepperoni, Sausage
&
Cheese Pizza
Mixed Vegetables
Cinnamon Applesauce
100% Fruit Juice
Choice of Bread / Marg.
Choice of Milk
Friday
6
Roasted Pork Loin
Scalloped Potatoes
Lima Beans
Sunshine Salad
Choice of Bread / Marg.
Choice of Milk
12 Shredded BBQ Pork 13 Roast Beef w/ Kluski
w/ Bun
Noodles
Baked Potato w/ Sour
Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
Cream
Buttered Peas
Brussels Sprouts
Fruited Cherry Jello
Pears
Valentine Cake
Choice of Milk
Choice of Roll / Marg.
Choice of Milk
16
Italian Baked 17
Glazed Meatloaf 18 Lemon Pepper Fish 19 Cream of Potato
Chicken
Soup
Hushpuppies
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Roast Beef & Swiss
Scalloped Potatoes
Hashbrown
Casserole
Glazed Carrots
Cheese
Lima Beans
Sugar Snap Peas
Ambrosia
Salad
Sandwich
Peaches
Fruit Juice
Birthday Cake
w/ Lettuce
Bread Stick
Pineapple Upside Down
Diced Beets
Dinner Roll / Marg.
Choice of Milk
Cake
Apple Crisp
Choice of Milk
Choice of Milk
Choice of Milk
20 Creamed Chicken
over
Biscuit
Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
Key Largo Vegetable
Blend
Fresh Orange
Choice of Milk
23 Seasoned Soup
Beans
Diced Potatoes
Collared Greens
Fresh Banana
Cornbread / Marg.
Choice of Milk
27
24 Turkey w/ Dressing
Sweet Potato Casserole
Buttered Corn
Cranberry Sauce
Dinner Roll w/ Marg.
Choice of Milk
25 Swedish Meatballs
over
Noodles
Roasted Potatoes
Cauliflower w/ Cheese
Sauce
Cherry Crisp
Choice of Bread / Marg.
Choice of Milk
26 Chicken Broccoli
Divan
Diced Potatoes
Blueberry Cobbler
Fresh Fruit
Choice of Bread / Marg.
Choice of Milk
Glazed Ham Loaf
Dutch Potatoes
Coleslaw
Baked Pineapple
Vanilla Pudding
Choice of Bread / Marg.
Choice of Milk
We invite you to join us for lunch at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm Monday—Friday.
The Byesville, Cambridge Heights, serves lunch at 11:30 am. Monday—Friday. Londonderry site serves at 11:30 on Monday &
Thursday.
Cumberland site serves at 11:30 on Tuesday & Fridays.
We offer Home Delivered Meals throughout Guernsey County. If you have questions, please call, Hollia Husk, Nutrition Supervisor
at 740-439-5717 or toll free at 1-866-534-2349. Each meal includes a choice of white, wheat, or specified bread and a choice of skim
or 2% milk.
February 2014
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If you are interested in being a guest at the
Cumberland site for lunch, please call the
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740)
439-6681 before 10:00 AM on the day you would
like to visit.
Cleaning Basket Donation
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center would
like to thank the following members of the Guernsey
County Aging Coalition for the donation of cleaning
baskets to benefit the participants of our homemaking
services:
Meridian at Cambridge
Autumn Healthcare
Summit Acres Home Health
Ten Lakes Center
Autumn Healthcare
Medigold
Southeastern Home Care
Primrose Retirement Community
Red Carpet Healthcare
Interim
The Oaks at Northpoint
Emeritus at North Hills
Acute Nursing Care
Zandex Healthcare
Country View Assisted Living
Guernsey County Sheriff Department
Colgate Palmolive
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
Satellite Site News
Cumberland
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is
proud to announce it’s newest satellite site at the
Cumberland United Methodist Church, located at
437 W. Main St, Cumberland, Ohio. Lunches will
be served each Tuesday and Friday at 11:30 AM
until 1:00 PM. The meals are “by donation only”
for guests over 60 years of age (Recommended donation is $2.50) and $5.50 for guests under 60.
February 2014
Byesville
The Byesville Site is now offering Bingo from
10:00 AM until 11:00 AM each Wednesday. Stop
by and enjoy the fun!
The Byesville Satellite Site is located at the
Stop Nine Senior activities building across from
the Stop Nine Church of Christ. Lunches are
served Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Golden
Sixties are held at the facility on Thursdays with
lunch provided by the Senior
Center. Lunches
are “by donation only” for guests over 60 years of
age (Recommended donation is $2.50) and $5.50
for guests under 60.
If you are interested in joining your friends and
family at the Byesville Satellite Site for lunch,
please call the Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center at (740) 439-5717 before 10:00 AM on the
day you would like to visit the site.
Londonderry
The Londonderry site is located at the Freeport
Masonic Lodge just outside of Londonderry.
Lunches are served on Monday and Thursdays
from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Lunches are “by
donation only” for guests over 60 years of age
(Recommended donation is $2.50) and $5.50 for
guests under 60.
Special events and activities are currently
being planned for the Londonderry site. Please
watch your monthly newsletter for updates. If you
would like to join us for lunch, please call the
Senior Center at (740) 439-5717 or toll free at
1-800-534-2349 before 10:00 AM on the day you
would like to visit the site.
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February Activities & Events
March for Meals Cheese
Fundraiser Begins
Groundhog Day
Ruby Tuesday Community
Giveback Fundraiser
Breakfast Buffet
Pickleball in Byesville
Square Dance
Ruby Tuesday Community
Giveback Fundraiser
Arthritis Exercise Class
Ruby Tuesday Community
Giveback Fundraiser
Pickleball in Byesville
Book Club
Buckeye Life Story Writing Class
AARP Tax Appointments
Conn’s Factory Tour
Pickleball in Byesville
Arthritis Exercise Class
Pickleball in Byesville
Buckeye Life Story Writing Class
AARP Tax Appointments
Valentine’s Day Party &
Luncheon
Pickleball in Byesville
Birthday Party & Luncheon
Square Dance
Arthritis Exercise Class
Pickleball in Byesville
Buckeye Life Story Writing Class
February Senior Dinner
AARP Tax Appointments
Food Commodity Pick Up
Guest Speaker
Pickleball in Byesville
Byesville Senior Dinner
J. E. Reeves Home Tour
Arthritis Exercise Class
Pickleball in Byesville
Buckeye Life Story Writing Class
AARP Tax Appointments
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Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
Upcoming Events
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02-10-15
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02-26-15
02-26-15
02-27-15
2015 March for Meals Campaign
March for Meals is a campaign in which
communities nationwide celebrate Meals on Wheels
programs that keep seniors happy and healthy. The
Guernsey County Senior Center is proud to be part
of the 2015 March for Meals Celebration. In honor
of this campaign, the Senior Center will have a
variety of way for individuals to show their support:
 Personalized March for Meals cards are
available for a $1.00 donation. The cards will be
on display in the guest service area of the Senior
Center.
 Dine to make a difference at Bob Evans at 2358
Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, Ohio, beginning
Tuesday, March 3rd from 9:00 AM until 7:00
PM through Wednesday, March 4th. Present a
Bob Evans flyer, which are located at the Senior
Center, and the restaurant will donate 15% of
both dine in and carry out sales to the Senior
Center.
 Staff and Administration will be at Riesbeck’s,
located on East Wheeling Ave, Cambridge, on
Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th
from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, with collection
containers in hopes of receiving donations for
the March for Meals campaign.
 Ruby Tuesday, located on Southgate Parkway,
Cambridge, will be hosting Community
Giveback Days beginning Wednesday, March
11th through Friday, March 13th in honor of the
March for Meals campaign. When you dine on
any of those dates, present a flyer from the Senior Center or simply let them know that you are
there supporting the Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center and 20% of all sales on those
dates will be donated to the Senior Center.
If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact the Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center at (740) 439-6681.
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
GUERNSEY
COUNTY
SENIOR
CITIZENS
CENTER
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be holding a
March for Meals Campaign.
Support will help to continue feeding homebound seniors in our community
Coming to Cambridge, Ohio-March 2015 the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Meals
On Wheels program announces that it will be participating in the national 2015 March For Meals
campaign. Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Meals On Wheels event will include Mayors
for Meals, canned food drive, coin collection at Riesbeck’s, and much more.
“During these tough economic times, the food and human contact we provide to seniors in this
community is needed more than ever,” said Shon Gress, Executive Director of the Guernsey
County Senior Citizens Center “We need the community to come out and support our March For
Meals events. Our clients are counting on us.
March For Meals is a national campaign during the month of March, initiated and sponsored
by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), to raise awareness of senior hunger
and to encourage action on the part of local communities. Senior nutrition programs across the
United States, like Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Meals On Wheels promote March
For Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses,
and fundraising initiatives. March For Meals is a time when communities can come together to
stand with their local Meals On Wheels and support the mission to end senior hunger in America
by 2020.
MY PLEDGE
Yes, I would like to contribute to the
“MARCH FOR MEALS”
Name:__________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________
Donation Amount: $___________________________________________
Please mail or drop off donations to:
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
1022 Carlisle Ave
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (740) 439-6681
February 2014
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Stuck on Country
Dinner Buffet & Lions Club
Music & Comedy Show
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Buffet will be held from 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
With Show to begin at 7:30 PM
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is proudly
partnering with the Cambridge Lions Club in hosting a
Stuck on Country Dinner Buffet and Show Package.
The Guernsey County Senior
Menu:
Citizens Center Transportation
BBQ Chicken Breast & Leg Quarters
Department will also be proFinger Ribs
viding direct shuttle service from
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Green Beans
the Senior Center to the Scottish
Buttered Corn
Rite Auditorium . The service
Warm Biscuit & Butter
will then transport show patrons
Assorted Desserts
Iced Tea, Water & Coffee
back to the Senior
Center following the show.
Tickets include the dinner buffet,
admission to the March 26th Lions Club
Tickets are
show, and optional shuttle service
$15.00
provided by the Guernsey County
Senior Citizens Center Transportation
Department.
Advance Reservations & Tickets are Required.
For Additional Ticket Information
Please call (740) 439-6681
Tickets are on sale now through March 17th!
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Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IN CASE
OF A WINTER EMERGENCY
Throughout the year, especially during the winter
months, the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center
understands the necessity for senior citizens to stay
warm and remain safe. Our dedicated home delivered
meal and homemaking staffs will make every effort to
deliver/provide your in-home services during times of
inclement weather. It is our policy that all services
shall be provided daily Monday-Friday, except
during times of a Level III-Winter Storm Weather
Advisory. At any time during the winter it is
deemed necessary to delay, cancel, or postpone you
in-home services, or one of our activities, a
community announcement will be made on a
variety of local radio & TV stations and other
media venues. For your nutritional safety and
wellbeing Emergency shelf-ready meals consisting
of ready-to-eat items that require little or no
preparation are available through the Guernsey
County Senior Citizens Center. Please note that each
of our home delivered meal clients, who already
receive a supply of emergency shelf-ready meals for
emergency use or when the weather prohibits us from
gaining access to your home. Also, during periods of
hazardous driving conditions Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center Senior Coordinated Transportation
program routes maybe limited to within City
corporation limits or along major routes and
thoroughfares. For additional information regarding
our emergency weather policies, obtaining emergency
meals, or to inquire about winter transportation
services, please contact the Guernsey County Senior
Citizens Center at 740-439-6681 or notify us toll-free
at 1-866534-2349.
Protect Yourself Against Hypothermia This Winter
Hypothermia happens when your body temperature
falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees
Centigrade. This can happen to an older person in a
poorly heated house in the winter. It might take several
hours or several days to develop. It can be a very
dangerous condition, especially for older adults. As
body temperature falls, all of the organs of the body
are affected. This condition occurs more in men than
women. The risk is higher if a person is malnourished,
has just been in an accident of some kind, or has heart
disease. Others at risk include people with liver
problems and endocrine disorders.
February 2014
Being covered with cold water makes a person very
vulnerable to hypothermia, whether by falling in water
or getting covered with freezing rain. Hypothermia can
also occur by being outside too long or without proper
clothing in very cold weather.
Symptoms of mild hypothermia include:
Sluggishness,
Mild confusion,
Shivering, and
Loss of control of fine finger movements.

Symptoms
of severe hypothermia include;
Delirium,
Blue color of the fingers and toes,
Rigid muscles, and
Possible coma.
Very cold skin,
Pupils that don’t change size in light or dark,
No pulse felt, and
No breathing.
Hypothermia is a serious medical condition. Call
911 for immediate emergency assistance.
To avoid hypothermia:
Eat well.
Dress warmly.
Dry off if you get wet.
About a quarter of your
body heat is lost from
the head, so always wear hats and scarves
when it is cold.
OTHER TIPS:
Use gloves or mittens in the winter. Avoid
alcohol before going out in the cold, because
alcohol lowers the body’s tolerance to cold.
Stay warm & indoors when temperatures drop
or become severe.
Have an emergency kit prepared-which
includes a flashlight, candles, blankets,
additional clothing, emergency-shelf ready
meals, nutrient bars, medications, bottled
water, alternative heating source, battery
operated radio, etc...in case of a power/heat
source outage in your home or roadside
emergency during inclement weather.
When the weather is bad or if you’re in
doubt—don't’ drive or go outside. Stay at
home or in the safety and comfort of others.
Always maintain an emergency safety
survival kit ( medicine; water; food; heat
source; flashlight; batteries; toilet paper &
disposable bags; snacks; shelf stable food;
first aid kit; candle; etc…)
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“Please Assist Us in Continuing Our Mission of Serving Guernsey County Senior Citizens”
Your Tax Deductible Donations Help Provide Senior Citizens with Services
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a registered 501 c 3 non-profit
multi-senior services county-wide provider that is funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging
through The Area Agency on Aging-Region 9. Additional funding sources include a Senior Services
Tax Levy, United Way of Guernsey County, as well as donations and contributions that are made by
our countywide supporters. No one-single funding source supplies 100% of the funding that is
required to sustain the many programs and services that GCSCC provides. All funds are obtained on
a reimbursable basis and are received by GCSCC only after services have been provided to eligible
senior citizens living throughout Guernsey County.
For 41 years we have steadfastly continued our mission of serving older adults in Guernsey
County. Due to the growing need for senior based services and programs the Guernsey County
Senior Citizens Center, Inc. depends a great deal upon the kindness and generosity of others in
helping us to fulfill our mission and goals. Your donations greatly assist us in our mission of
serving senior citizens as well as help us to serve a growing and increasing aging adult
population. Quality services including, but not limited to; home delivered meals, transportation, and
homemaking, are each provided on a “Donation Only” basis, whereby seniors will not be denied
services based on their ability or inability to make a donation. Suggested Cost Sharing fees are
recommended for some programs. Rising gasoline prices, increasing food costs, and other expenses
require us to share this reminder about how crucial your donations are and how they go directly
toward GCSCC achieving and fulfilling our mission of serving senior citizens.
Please remember the mission of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center in all of
your giving this holiday season. Also, please remember GCSCC when structuring your Will;
listing beneficiaries; and when making in-memoriam contributions are appropriate. We sincerely
appreciate your kindness and support…and most importantly we know that the seniors that we serve
appreciate your support too! Please help us secure the future of senior based services so that they
are readily
accessible and available for you or when someone in your own family or circle of
friends might need them.
“THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE
GUERNSEY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER”
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I/We wish to contribute to the following beneficial senior based program(s):
Home Delivered Meals_____
Morning Breakfast Program ____
Dining Center Meals _____
General Use ____
Home Maker /Home Health_____ Other: (Please specify)______________________
Transportation _____
GCSCC Foundation/Endowment Fund_____
In Memory of: ____________________ _____________________________________________
Please complete and mail your 2014 tax-deductible donation to:
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
1022 Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
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Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
Serving
Guernsey
County
Seniors
“A 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Multi-Senior
Services Organization That Provides
Beneficial Programs & Services to Older
Adults Living throughout Guernsey County”
Providing Quality Services &
Programs for over 43 years
Services provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Inc.
Transportation Services- Our courteous and professional van driver’s personally escort senior citizens to medical
exams and appointments; shopping and personal business trips; to pick-up prescription medications at pharmacies; to
senior nutrition sites; and a host of other senior wellness related facilities. 24-hour advance reservations are
required.
Homemaking- Home health care providers can visit your home and provide routine homemaking services such as
cleaning, laundry, essential shopping, and meal preparation. Home health care workers also provide in-home help
with Personal Care to promote and maintain essential personal hygiene, which also encourages improved self-image
and good self-esteem.
Home Delivered “Meals on Wheels”- Hot, home style, nutritious, well-balanced home delivered meals are
available Monday-Friday. Frozen meals are available for weekends and holidays. Emergency meals (to have on hand
during periods of inclement weather) are also provided in each home during the winter months.
Morning Breakfast Program-GCSCC serves a nutritious breakfast each weekday at the Senior Center and delivers
nutritious breakfasts each day to nutritionally at-risk older adults (Partially funded by United Way of Guernsey
County).
Congregate Meals- Hot, nutritious meals are provided in a group social setting Monday-Friday at the Guernsey
County Senior Citizens Center and our many Senior Nutrition Sites, which include; Cambridge Heights Apartments,
and the Stop Nine Senior Center-Byesville. Meals are also served every Thursday at “Golden Sixties” located at the
Stop Nine Church of Christ, Byesville, Ohio. Reservations are encouraged and recommended.
Legal Assistance- Legal work of a non-criminal nature (up to $250.00) is available for seniors age 60 and over.
Legal services subjects such as wills, power of attorney, real estate, probate, etc.… are provided by local attorneys.
PASSPORT- The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is a certified “PASSPORT Qualified Facility” in close
cooperation with the Ohio Department of Aging and Area Agency on Aging-Region 9 (740) 439-4478.
Telephone Reassurance- To insure the continued well-being of elderly individuals who are isolated or homebound,
our professional staff and volunteers provide regular telephone contact to monitor their safety and well-being.
Medical Assessments- Qualified medical personnel provide blood pressure and pulse screenings each month.
Cholesterol and blood sugar examinations, vision assessments, hearing screenings, and other wellness related
screenings are also available throughout the year.
Educational Programs- Regular scheduled presentations and classes are conducted on subjects of interest to inform,
enlighten, and inspire older adults and to stimulate mental activity.
Information & Referral- Individuals are given names, telephone numbers, and addresses of private and public
organizations that can assist them with meeting their needs.
Social Activities & Special Events- Social and recreational activities occur daily here at the senior center. Activities
include; Quilting, Crafting, Exercise, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Painting, Computer Classes, Euchre, Bridge, Toll
Painting, Monthly Theme Dinners, Square Dancing, Aerobics, Music, Entertainment, and much more!
Volunteer Respite Program- This program is operated by our trained volunteers who can assist in providing
caregivers with a much needed and temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities, providing them with
rejuvenated respite. If you are caring for an older adult at least 60 years of age and need a much-needed break or are
interested in serving as a Volunteer Respite, please contact us today.
Senior Supplemental Food Commodities Program – Monthly Food Program that provides 30-35 pounds of
groceries each month (cheese every other month) to almost 360 seniors who are at least age 60 and meet income
Federal Poverty Guideline eligibility criteria.
All services are provided on a “Donation Only” basis. Seniors will not be denied services based
on their ability or inability to make a donation. Contact us today at (740) 439-6681!
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