Mohler Matters November/December 2017 Sponsors 2017 Gold: **Country Meadows** Silver: -Traditions- -Hershey Rotary Club- -Masonic Village- Supporting: -Go Comprehensive- -Drayer Therapy- -Hospice of Central PA- -Vibra Health- -Active Sr. Relocation- -Beltone Hearing- -Mark’s Helping Hand- Be a Santa to a Senior We will participate with Home Instead’s BASTAS event once again this year. The annual drive puts pre- sents in the hands of home bound senior citizens who may not get a gift other- wise. If you are interested in participating, tags will be available on November 6th. Gifts must be purchased, wrapped, and delivered here by November 27. 2017—It’s a Wrap! Wow—what a year! Stakeholders continue to plan the new Rec Center-more details coming soon. Bethany left to become a SAHM— and loves it! We welcomed Jen to our office and she has been GREAT! Tax program keeps growing Health Fair was a big success Visits by the Governor, Aging Secretary, and Office of Attorney General! Fund raisers exceeded goals Great additions to our Board We love PARTIES! (Christmas in July, tailgate, Senior citizens Day, Senior Center Month, etc)
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Mohler Matters
November/December 2017
Sponsors 2017
Gold:
**Country Meadows**
Silver:
-Traditions-
-Hershey Rotary Club-
-Masonic Village-
Supporting:
-Go Comprehensive-
-Drayer Therapy-
-Hospice of Central PA-
-Vibra Health-
-Active Sr. Relocation-
-Beltone Hearing-
-Mark’s Helping Hand-
Be a Santa to a Senior
We will participate with
Home Instead’s BASTAS
event once again this year.
The annual drive puts pre-
sents in the hands of home
bound senior citizens who
may not get a gift other-
wise. If you are interested
in participating, tags will
be available on November
6th. Gifts must be
purchased, wrapped, and
delivered here by
November 27.
2017—It’s a Wrap!
Wow—what a year!
Stakeholders continue to plan the
new Rec Center-more details coming soon.
Bethany left to become a SAHM—
and loves it!
We welcomed Jen to our office and she has been GREAT!
Tax program keeps growing
Health Fair was a big success
Visits by the Governor, Aging Secretary, and Office of Attorney
General!
Fund raisers exceeded goals
Great additions to our Board
We love PARTIES! (Christmas in July, tailgate, Senior citizens Day,
Senior Center Month, etc)
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From the Director's Desk
Welcome to the holidays at Mohler
Center. We enjoy so much of the season
here, including our annual trip to Hotel
Hershey, our visit by Helping Hands stu-
dents, and our socials with entertainment
that puts everyone in the holiday spirit.
One more way for us to commemorate the
season is by publishing our annual “wish
list”. For those members wanting to give
back to the center that is so much a part of
their life, we offer this list of must haves.
By getting these items donated, we are
able to curb out of pocket costs on those
things we use the most.
Wish list: 2017
forever stamps, decaf coffee, bottled
water, cases of paper towels, cases of
toilet paper, white copy paper, tissues
Thanks to all who support our mission.
We wish all our members and supporters a
very happy holiday season!
Holiday Closings coming up...
Thanksgiving holiday we are closed on
Thursday, 11/23 & Friday, 11/24.
Christmas holiday we are closed from
Monday, 12/25 through Monday, 1/1.
We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2.
Are You Good with Numbers & Enjoy People?
The Mohler Center AARP Tax-Aide Program in-
vites you to utilize your skills in preparing taxes
free of charge for senior citizens in the Hershey
area. If you have prior experience in doing your
own taxes or helping others, please consider be-
coming a volunteer tax preparer. IRS self-study
training is provided starting in November, taking
about 30 hours to complete, which includes
passing an IRS test.
In January 2018, mandatory formal training
classes (3 days) will be conducted at the Mohler
Center. Computer skills are also required since all
tax returns are completed electronically. Tax
preparation will begin February 2nd and end on
April 15th. An average commitment of 10 hours
per week is requested to help meet our
appointment schedules.
If you just enjoy meeting people and would like
to welcome our clients as they arrive, then the
greeter position is for you. Self- study materials
will be provided and passing a simple 10 question
test is required. In January, 2018 we will meet for
2 hours to review your test answers and go over
any questions. Total training time is 8 hours and
we ask for a weekly commitment of 6 hours
during tax season. If you have questions or wish
to volunteer for the Mohler Center Tax-Aide
Program, please call Anne Shadis at 717-433-1581
by November 30th.
We will post weather related closing and
delay info on WHP 21, ABC 27
(www.whtm.com), and WGAL 8
(www.wgal.com). You may also call the
center (717-533-2002) and listen to message
after 7:30AM each morning.
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Coming Events
Thursday, November 16—Medicare 101—
9:00 AM—12:00 PM Have questions about
Medicare? Join representative from Dauphin
County APPRISE for information about
Medicare Parts A, B, C & D, Medicare vs
Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements.
Contact Shannon at 780-6130 ex. 6147 for
questions.
Friday, November 17—Thanksgiving
Social—11:30 AM. Our
Mohler Tap Dance group,
The Chocolettes perform
following a fabulous
catered Thanksgiving
feast prepared by Country
Meadows including roast turkey, stuffing,
mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cran-
berry relish and pumpkin pie. Cost is $10
and reservations are needed by Tuesday,
November 14.
Friday, December 1—Luncheon at The
Circular at Hotel Hershey—12:00 PM.
Join your friends for Mohler Center’s annual
trip to their deluxe buffet. Cost is $37.00 and
includes all food, soft drinks, coffee, tea and
gratuity. Register in the office.
Monday, December 4—Masonic Village
Lunch & Learn—12:00 PM. Our newest
Silver Sponsor joins in on the holiday fun
with a decadent dessert presentation by their
executive chef. Also, a gift giving expert
will show us how to make holiday gifts with
food. Lunch will be hot roast beef
sandwiches, mashed potatoes and dessert (by
Masonic Village.) Reservations needed by
Thursday, November 30.
Friday, December 15—Holiday Social and
Annual Meeting—11:30 AM. Jay & the
Jingos return for a fun & festive celebration.
Our catered lunch by Country Meadows will
be ham, sweet potato casserole, broccoli/
cauliflower blend, cole slaw, and German
chocolate cake. Cost is $10. Reservations
needed by Tuesday, December 12.
Monday, December 18—Carol Sing
Luncheon with Helping Hands Students
from East Hanover Elementary—12:00
PM. An annual holiday traditions, join
fourth graders as they sing a few carols,
deliver gifts and visit with members. Lunch
will be chicken and waffles with dessert.
Lunch is free but reservations are necessary
by Thursday, December 14.
Monthly Coordinators
Mah Jongg: November:
Maria Dumenko (717-838-0713) December:
Helen Nixdorf (717-838-3853)
Intermediate Bridge: November:
Gerry Meyers (717-566-3083) December:
Audrey Snyder (717-269-4859) Mary Adams (717-838-5797)
Medicare Annual Enrollment time
APPRISE Medicare Counselors Provide
FREE Help at Mohler Center
November 2 from 9:00 AM—2:00 PM
November 16 from 12:00—3:00 PM
November 30 from 9:00 AM—2:00 PM
Contact Shannon at 780-6130 ext. 6147 to
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1 Broadway Trip *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class *8:30 Pilates 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Bingo *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 4:00 Silver Sneakers 5:15 Healthy Women
6 8:15 Silver Sneakers *8:30 Pilates 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker *1:00 WISE *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 5:15 Healthy Women
7 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Canasta 6:30 Wine Making
8 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class *8:30 Pilates 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Bingo/Poker *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 4:00 Silver Sneakers 5:15 Healthy Women
13 8:15 Silver Sneakers *8:30 Pilates 9:00 Board Meeting 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker *1:00 WISE *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 5:15 Healthy Women
14 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Canasta 6:30 Wine Making
15 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class *8:30 Pilates 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Bingo *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 4:00 Silver Sneakers 5:15 Healthy Women *6:00 Pilates
20 8:15 Silver Sneakers *8:30 Pilates 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker *1:00 WISE *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 5:15 Healthy Women *6:00 Pilates
21 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Canasta 6:30 Wine Making
22 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class *8:30 Pilates 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Bingo/Poker *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 4:00 Silver Sneakers 5:15 Healthy Women *6:00 Pilates
27 8:15 Silver Sneakers *8:30 Pilates 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 11:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker *1:30 Zumba Gold 5:15 Healthy Women *6:00 Pilates
28 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Canasta 6:30 Wine Making
29 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class *8:30 Pilates 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Bingo *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 4:00 Silver Sneakers 5:15 Healthy Women
Penny Poker is now playing on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
of the month at 1:00PM.
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Thursday Friday 2 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class 9:00 Dolls *9-2 Open Enrollment 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:30 Scrabble 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Tai Chi, Canasta, Color
3 8:15—12:00 Drop In Fitness Fund Raiser for Hurricane Relief **Mohler closes at noon
9 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class 9:00 Dolls *9-1 Smart Driver 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:30 Scrabble 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Tai Chi, Canasta, Color
10 *8:15 Zumba Gold *8:30 Pilates 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Wii 10:00 Line Dancing 12:45 Pinochle
16 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class 9:00 Dolls 9:00 Investment Club *9-11 Medicare 101 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 11:00 Yoga *12-4 Open Enrollment 12:30 Scrabble 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Tai Chi, Canasta, Color
17 *8:15 Zumba Gold *8:30 Pilates 9:00 Mah Jongg 11:00 Blood pressure * 11:30 November Social
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Closed for Holiday
30 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class 9:00 Dolls *9-2 Open Enrollment 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:30 Scrabble 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Tai Chi, Canasta, Color
19 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Canasta
20 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class *8:30 Pilates 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 10:30 Line Dance 12:30 Wii 1:00 Bingo *1:30 Zumba Gold *2:30 Chair Yoga 4:00 Silver Sneakers 5:15 Healthy Women *6:00 Pilates
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As the weather forces us inside, we have many programs to keep your mind and body active all winter long! Many of our groups are looking to grow...give one a try! **Bingo—Wednesdays at 1:00 (cash winnings) **Canasta—Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 **Pinochle—Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday at 12:45 **Line Dancing—Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 **Exercise—Tuesday & Thursdays at 10:05
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Thursday Friday
1 *8:15 Zumba Gold *8:30 Pilates 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Line Dance 12:15—Circular Luncheon *Mohler closes at noon
7 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class 9:00 Dolls 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:30 Scrabble 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Coloring Club
8 *8:15 Zumba Gold *8:30 Pilates 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Wii 10:00 Line Dancing *12:00 Lunch at The Circular 12:45 Pinochle
14 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class 9:00 Dolls 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:30 Scrabble 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Coloring Club
15 *8:15 Zumba Gold *8:30 Pilates 9:00 Mah Jongg 11:00 Blood pressure * 11:30 December Social
21 *8:30 & 9:15 Tap Class 9:00 Investment Club 9:00 Dolls 10:05 Exercise 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 11:00 Yoga 12:30 Scrabble 12:45 Pinochle 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Coloring Club
22 *8:15 Zumba Gold *8:30 Pilates 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Wii 10:00 Line Dancing 12:45 Pinochle
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We are closed Monday, December
25 through Monday, January 1 in
observance of the Holidays.
We will reopen Tuesday, January 2.
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Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Drive Hershey, PA 17033
The Mohler Senior Center strives to make a positive difference in the lives of any person in the greater Hershey Area who is fifty years or older. We provide a wide range of physical exer-
cise opportunities, games, travel, educational courses, and social and volunteer opportunities in a pleasant, safe, and welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is to ensure that older citizens can stay physically active, mentally stimulated, and independent for as
long as possible.
The Mohler Senior Center is an independent, non-profit agency, depending solely on private funding and endowments to oper-ate. Although there is no formal dues structure, members are
expected to contribute a donation of at least $75 per year.
Jack Bishop:
President of the Board of Directors Melissa Weigle: Executive Director
Kim Reese: Administrative Assistant Jen Karcesky: Administrative Assistant
