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. is m te !” s y is s h fun h “T muc so 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! “I L ove it!” 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 Page 1 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. Page 2 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. Page 3 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 Page 4 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. Page 5 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 Page 6 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. Page 7 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. Page 8 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 February 2014 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. Page 9 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 Page 10 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. February 2014 Page 11 Monday 2 March for Meals Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser Begins 9:00 AM Crafters 10:00 AM Bingo 11:30 AM Lunch 9 9:00 AM Crafters 10:00 AM Bingo 11:30 AM Lunch 16 9:00 AM Crafters 10:00 AM Bingo 11:30 AM Lunch 23 9:00 AM Crafters 10:00 AM Bingo 11:00 AM Guest Speaker 11:30 AM Lunch February 2015 Events Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 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 Friday 6 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 10 11 12 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 13 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 17 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 24 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 18 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 25 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 19 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 26 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 27 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 Page 12 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 Page 13 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. Page 14 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 Page 15 Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Upcoming Events 02-02-15 02-02-15 02-03-15 02-03-15 02-03-15 02-03-15 02-04-15 02-04-15 02-05-15 02-05-15 02-05-15 02-05-15 02-06-15 02-10-15 02-10-15 02-11-15 02-12-15 02-12-15 02-13-15 02-13-15 02-17-15 02-17-15 02-17-15 02-18-15 02-19-15 02-19-15 02-19-15 02-20-15 02-20-15 02-23-15 02-24-15 02-24-15 02-25-15 02-25-15 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 Page 16 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! Page 17 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…) Page 18 “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” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Page 19 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! February 2014 Page 20
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