JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 1 Senior Talk Center News 1 Directors Corner 2 Nov./Dec. Happenings 3 Health & Fitness 4 Center News continued 5 Fun & Games 6 Activities Calendar 7-8 Groups & Classes 11 Trips and Travel 12 Special Events 13-14 Advertisements 9-10 & 15 Birthdays & Anniversaries 16 Center News Nutrition Classes resume at the OOA! Jennifer Mucha from the OSU ext. office will be here Tues. Jan. 17th, Tues. Jan. 31st, and Tues. Feb. 14th. Make it to all 3 classes and receive a gift! Check with the office for topics covered at each class. New Lap Robe program at the OOA! We will be collecting Lap Robes to be given out to local Nursing homes and Assisted Living facilities. If you would like to participate, just bring your completed lap robe. Everyone is welcome to work on lap robes on Tues. and Thurs. in the craft room. Lap ropes may be knitted, crocheted, made of fleece or fabric. See Jenny with any questions. The OOA is a cell phone drop off location. If you have an old or no longer used phone, drop it off to the OOA. Chargers are not required but batteries must be intact. Phones will be donated to the Battered Women’s Shelter. Office Hours Monday through Friday: 8:00am until 4:30pm Toll Free: 844-722-3800 Office: 330-723-9514 Fax: 330-723-9506 www.mcooa.org Laura Toth, LISW-S, Director Email: [email protected]Inside This Issue Medina County Medina County Senior News JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 NEWSLETTER 246 Northland Dr. Medina, OH 44256
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 1
Senior Talk
Center News 1
Directors Corner 2
Nov./Dec. Happenings 3
Health & Fitness 4
Center News continued 5
Fun & Games 6
Activities Calendar 7-8
Groups & Classes 11
Trips and Travel 12
Special Events 13-14
Advertisements 9-10 & 15
Birthdays & Anniversaries 16
Center News Nutrition Classes resume at the OOA!
Jennifer Mucha from the OSU ext. office will be
here Tues. Jan. 17th, Tues. Jan. 31st, and Tues.
Feb. 14th. Make it to all 3 classes and receive a
gift! Check with the office for topics covered at
each class.
New Lap Robe program at the OOA!
We will be collecting Lap Robes to be given out
to local Nursing homes and Assisted Living
facilities. If you would like to participate, just
bring your completed lap robe. Everyone is
welcome to work on lap robes on Tues. and
Thurs. in the craft room. Lap ropes may be
knitted, crocheted, made of fleece or fabric.
See Jenny with any questions.
The OOA is a cell phone drop off location.
If you have an old or no longer used phone,
drop it off to the OOA. Chargers are not
required but batteries must be intact. Phones
will be donated to the Battered Women’s
Shelter.
Office Hours Monday through Friday: 8:00am until 4:30pm
The Aging and Disabilities Resource Center of Medina County Office for Older Adults is available to help those aged 18+ with a disability or 60 and over:
• INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
An information and Assistance Specialist can help you by providing unbiased information on services that support your independence.
• OPTIONS COUNSELING An options counselor is available to talk with you about community services and supports to fit your needs and preferences.
• BENEFITS ASSISTANCE A Benefits Specialist can screen you for your eligibility for public benefits and assist you with the application process. Call the OOA to make an appointment.
Call us at 330-723-9514
The ADRC department will be happy to answer any questions you have about the Winter Crisis Program and will help fill out applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program(HEAP).
Mission
“Enabling older adults and adults with disabilities to
remain independent and at the highest level of functioning possible in their homes.”
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Happy New Year to all and I wish each of you a happy and healthy 2017. This year, you may see some changes around the Center as we try to spruce up the place, re-doing the craft room and having shading added to the front wall of windows by the pool tables. We will be focused on trying to increase the number of people who know about our senior center and services, so please tell your friends and family about what the Office for Older Adults has to offer! We welcome any suggestions for community outreach or new programming. Thanks to all of you who have supported us for years. We look forward to another wonderful year full of good times and great events!
Laura Toth, Director
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Center
Closings
The Medina Senior Center will be CLOSED on the following
Dates:
WEDNESDAY BINGO Is played every Wednesday in the dining room at 10am.
Jan/Feb Sponsors are:
1/04/17 Evergreen 1/11/17 Life Care of Medina 1/18/17 Medina Meadows 1/25/17 Elmcroft 2/01/17 Evergreen 2/08/17 Life Care 2/15/17 Medina Meadows 2/22/17 Elmcroft
FRIDAY BINGO Is played every Friday in the dining room at 9:30am.
Jan/Feb Sponsors are:
January/February
Happenings
Thanks to our Nov/ Dec. Wednesday
Lunch Donors: Evergreen
Life Care of Medina Avenue at Medina
Elmcroft Hear Wright Audiology
We could not do it without you!
Friday, January 13
(Brunswick Senior EXPO)
Monday, January 16
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Monday, February 20
(President’s Day)
1/06/17 Brookdale North 1/13/17 Center Closed! 1/20/17 Altenheim 1/27/17 Willowood 2/03/17 Avenue Medina 2/10/17 Comfort Keepers 2/17/17 Altenheim 2/24/17 Willowood
Monday, January 2
(New Year’s Day Holiday)
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Health and Fitness
• BLOOD PRESSURE
SCREENINGS
10:30 to 11:15 every
Tuesday. Provided by
The 2nd Thurs of every
month, B/P Screenings
will be held at 10:00,
1/12 & 2/9
Provided by
• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Parkinson’s Disease
Foundation would like to
start the, “Parkinson’s
Exercise Program” here at
the OOA. We are in need to
2 volunteers to lead the
program. Leaders will be
trained by the Parkinson’s
Disease Foundation.
Please see Jenny if you are
interested in helping out
LINE DANCING
Meets every Monday at 2pm in the Dining Room. The cost is $3 per class; the first class is free.
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2 TAI CHI CLASSES (1) Long form: Every Wednesday at 2:00.
Class meets in the Dining Room. The first class is free. $40 for an 8 week session.
(2) Short Form: Every Friday at 2:00. Class meets in the Health Corner Room.
The short form class is free for all silver Sneakers Members! $40 for all others.
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EXERCISE Is available Mondays and Fridays at 10:30am in the
Healthy Corner Room. This group uses dynabands and light weights to strengthen muscles. Monday & Friday
classes are led by a volunteer. No charge! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
APPROVED EXERCISE CLASSES
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:15 in the Healthy Corner Room.
The class is taught by a certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor from Evergreen.
Most exercises can be done while sitting. No charge! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2 YOGA CLASSES Weds. 3:00-4:00 and Fri. 10:30-11:30
The instructor is Lisa Wittman; $3 per class or free to Silver Sneakers members! The Friday class uses
light weights. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Need Legal
Advice?
An attorney from Gwen Perry Law Firm will be here on Tues. 2/21 from 1:00-3:00. You must call to reserve your 20 minute appointment. Elder law questions only.
A representative from Community Legal Aid will be here Fri. 1/6 & 2/12 from 9:30-12:00. Call the office to make your 30 minute appointment.
HEAP Applications are available
Do you need some help paying your utility bills and improving the energy efficiency of your home? The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers several programs to help low-income Ohioans, by completing one form, you can apply for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) and Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). Households may be eligible for assistance from HEAP if the household income is at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines. This program is made possible through a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging, through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. For more information, applications, or to sign up please contact our office at (330)723-9514.
Lunch and Learn
Speakers & Topics
FRIDAY • JANUARY 06, 2017
Benjamin from Beltone will be giving a talk on “Hearing Loss” at 11:45 in the dining room.
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FRIDAY • JANUARY 20, 2017
Benjamin from Beltone will be giving a talk on “Hearing Loss” at 11:45 in the dining room.
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WEDNESDAY • JANUARY 25, 2017
Rachel and Susan from Brookdale North & South will be provided lunch and giving a health talk at 11:30 in the
dining room.
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WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 8, 2017
A speaker from Medina Hospital will be giving a health talk at 11:15. Lunch will be served at 11:00.
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FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 17, 2017
Sandy from Care Patrol will be telling you about the free Service Care Patrol provides, 11:45 in the dining room.
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FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Judy Becker RN from Right At Home will be talking about “Diabetes” and promoting our new “Diabetes, Heart & Stoke Support Group” that is offered at the
Senior Center.
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Fun & Games
Movie Matinee Join us at 12:15 on the
last Wednesday of every
month for a movie
in the Rec Room! Only
25 Cents to see a newly
released movie! Includes
a Root Beer Float.
1/25
“Florence Foster
Jenkins”
2/22
“Sully”
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! Our very own house band, Leo’s Jolly Jammers, will be performing.
Jam Sessions: 11/10 & 12/9 at 1:00 in the Dining Room
DANCES: Dances are on hold for the months of Jan. and Feb. but will return on March 16th!
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MONDAY AUCTION BINGO Bingo meets at 10:00 on Mondays in the Courtyard Room.
Win bingo bucks to be used at the Bingo auction held 1/9 and 2/6 at 10:00!
Auction items sponsored by Crossroads Hospice and The OOA!
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PINOCHLE PARTY Pinochle is played in the Courtyard Room every Wednesday and Friday
at 12:00pm. All are welcome! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HAND & FOOT If you like Canasta, try Hand & Foot.
Played every Thursday in the Rec Room at 12:30. Please call ahead if interested. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
JOKERS This game is played using a game board, marbles,
and playing cards. A little like Parcheesi. Call for details if you are interested in trying this new card game.
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POOL TABLES
Are available for use for everyone age 60 and over. Join the rest of the pool sharks weekday mornings from
8a.m. to 12p.m. for tips or just for fun. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OOA THEATER GROUP Meets Every Tuesday at 11:30 in the Rec Room. Instructor Zoya Wilson will lead the Theater group
in a new play, $2 per class. New actors and actresses are need. Call the office to join!
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE is played in the Craft room every Friday at 10:30. Join the puzzle solvers as “Vanna” fills in the letters. No prizes are provided.
A GOOD YARN Meets every Tuesday and Thursday in the Craft Room at 9:30am. Make new friends while knitting and crocheting. All skill levels are welcome. Work on your own projects or the
new Lap Robe Program! Beginners welcome! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PAINTING GROUP
Meets every Wednesday beginning at 10am in the Craft Room. Bring your supplies and learn different techniques. At this time the class is full. Call Jenny to be put on the waiting list.
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GLORIA’S PAINTING CLASS
Meets every Monday at 10:00. Bring your supplies! Artist, Gloria, will be here to give you tips and techniques. There will be a small fee of $2 per class. See Jenny if interested.
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BIBLE STUDY
Meets every Tuesday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the Courtyard Room.
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MEDINA SENIORS INCORPORATED
A social group for seniors 60 and over. The group meets the 2nd Tues. of the month at 1:00 on (T) 1/10 & (T) 2/14. For
more info and how to join call the office. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*NEW* SOCRATES CAFÉ Meet other local people who are interested in Socrates Café, a thinking community. A place to have real discussions about real ideas with respect shown for each person. The discussion group will meet on Mondays and will resume in March.
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*NEW DIABETES, HEART & STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
1/23 (M) and 2/27 (M) at 12:00 in the Craft Room.
Judy Becker a Registered nurse from Right at Home runs and sponsors the group. Everyone
who is invited to join. Send in your questions ahead of time.
They will be answered at the meeting.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP No meeting in January. February’s meeting will be on
Thurs. Feb. 2nd at 1:00. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FRIENDS IN FOCUS A support group for the Visually Impaired.
There will be no meetings in Jan. or Feb. The meet-ings will resume in March.
Support Groups
A MATTER OF BALANCE
The Office for Older Adults will be offering a 8 week class that will teach you how to avoid falls while
remaining active and safe in your home. The class
will meet every Thurs. starting Thurs. Feb. 23rd through April 13th from
12:30-2:30 Learn exercises to
strengthen the muscles that help with balance.
Join us for this NO-CHARGE workshop and start feeling better today! Researchers at
Sanford University have developed this program
presented by
To register call Jenny at (330)725-9177. Space is limited
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Amy from the Brunswick Senior Center and I have been busy working on the
trip schedule for 2017!
Pick up your new 2017 trip schedule on Friday, Jan.
13th at the Brunswick Senior
Expo! 2017 trip schedules will be available at the
Medina Senior Center on Tuesday, January 17th.
Please make checks out to “Great Day Tours”. Cash is
accepted and preferred!
This year we are giving special “Early Bird Pricing.”
Anyone who signs up a month in advance will
receive a discount! Reservations for all trips
can be made at the Medina Senior Center (See Jenny (330)725-9177) or at the Brunswick Senior Center
(See Amy (330) 416-3680.
Your seat is reserved only when payment is made.
No holds without Payment.
Trips & Travel
Casino Trips! By popular demand, we have added a Feb.
casino trip! If the weather is bad on Feb. 23rd, we will have a snow date set for Feb. 28th. You will
be notified by Feb. 22nd if we are postponing the trip. Reserve your seat by bringing your payment to either Jenny at the Medina Senior Center or
Amy at the Brunswick Senior Center!
ORMACO Party Buses Did you know that the Ohio Regional Music, Arts, and Cultural Outreach group sets up bus trips to different Playhouse Square plays? The bus
departs from Buehler’s River Styx Medina. These buses fill up fast. To order tickets or for more info
call, (330)722-2541 or email:
$15 free slot play
$5 food
Jack Casino (downtown Cleveland) February 23, Thursday
$20 per person Early Bird Price: $15 if paid by January 23rd
Featuring 100+ local sen-ior service providers: ∗ Medical Services ∗ Fitness & Health ∗ Legal ∗ Community Services ∗ Financial ∗ Housing ∗ And more! FREE Admission!
FREE Chili Tasting! FREE Health Screenings!
Questions? Call Amy 330-416-3680.
Presented by:
Get the NEW
2017
Trip Brochures!
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 14
Fri. January 27th
Music Bingo
starting at 11:15 with DJ Kenny. Cookies and Hot Chocolate will
be served in the morning.
Wear your comfy pajamas and
win a prize.
Friday, February 10thFriday, February 10th
Entertainment byEntertainment by
Tom Todd Tom Todd
“The Amazing One Man Band”“The Amazing One Man Band”
at 11:15at 11:15
Remember to wear red!Remember to wear red! Call ahead to register for lunchCall ahead to register for lunch
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Mary Galish 1/05 Stanley Barth 1/06 Don Ungar 1/08 Mary Neel 1/09 LaVerne Tolsma 1/14 Frances Goodman 1/20 Richard Bagenstos 1/22 Robert McAfee 1/23 Connie Ginley 1/28
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Marilyn Koehler 2/01 Violet Sedlak 2/02 John Kraus 2/04 Ann Marie Mazak 2/07 Louella McIntosh 2/08 Ann McClaning 2/12 Gayle Peterson 2/14 Jackie Bohl 2/22 Jane Smalley 2/26
“Youth is a gift of nature, But age is a work of art.” -Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
