Newsletter - Sycamore Senior Center

A Maple Knoll Community program
January/February 2016
Friday,
Jan. 1st
Monday,
Jan 18th
New Year’s
Day
MLK Day
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Table of Contents
CENTER ACTIVITIES
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH
Membership Renewal Registration
14
Staff Members
Back Cover
Annual Fund Drive Kick Off Event
5
Apple Basics
6
Black History Month Display
5
Café Specials
4
Center Closings or Delays
5
Chair Massage
6
Circuit Workout
5
Daily Schedule
15
Day Tripping
13
Discover Sycamore
Art Classes
7
Cards
7
Clubs
8
Dance
8
Exercise
8-9
Fitness Center
9
Games
10
Groups
10
Music
10
Services
10
Silver Sneakers
8
DNA Testing
11
Having It My Way
Choices include
a daily entrée, for a
suggested donation
Of $3.00.
The Café also offers
a variety of delicious
soups, salads,
sandwiches,
fries, onion rings,
a daily special
and deserts including
ice cream and
Fresh baked cookies.
Prices vary.
Call the Center’s
lunch hot line
number
686-1019
for daily updates.
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Movies on the Big Screen
12
Speed Dating
6
Striders Walking Club Schedule
12
Talk Tuesday: Leap Year
11
Talk Tuesday: The 49 Hundred
11
Tax Return Assistance
5
Technology Help Desk
4
Thank You to our Donors
14
Travel Kick-Off Event
6
Valentine Lunch
6
Veterans Benefits
11
Wednesday WOWS! (OLLI)
3-4
Welcome New/Returning Members
What’s for Lunch?
The Café is open
Monday through Friday
from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.
Sycamore Senior Center is a Division
of Maple Knoll Communities Inc.. We
are the focal point for programs designed for older adults. Our mission;
to provide a stimulating community
experience by creating sustainable,
outstanding opportunities for social,
intellectual and volunteer experiences, while providing care support to
those we serve throughout the
Greater Cincinnati area.
Serving these
Hamilton County Residents
Meals on Wheels and
Transportation Services.
Amberley Village,
Arlington Heights, Blue Ash
Brentwood, Camp Dennison,
Columbia Township (45213)
Deer Park, Dillonvale
Evendale, Forest Park
Glendale, Golf Manor
Green Hills, Indian Hill
Kennedy Heights, Kenwoood
Lincoln Heights (45215),
Lockland (45215) Loveland,
Madeira, Montgomery,
Mt. Healthy New Burlington,
Northbrook, Northgate,
Pleasant Run, Reading,
Rossmoyne, Sharonville
Silverton, Springdale,
Springfield Township
Sycamore Township,
Symmes Township,
Maple Knoll Village
The Knolls of Oxford
The Meadows
Corbly Trace
Mt View Terrace
Sycamore Senior Center
Maple Knoll Senior Services
Maple Knoll Home Health Services
WMKV 89.3 FM Radio Station
Maple Knoll Montessori Child Center
Hemsworth Wellness Center
The Manor House Restaurant
Refunds and transfers
for all events and trips
must be called in at
least 14 calendar days
before the event. No
refunds or transfers will
be made after that time.
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Maple Knoll Communities,
2 Inc. is a nonprofit corporation serving older adults since 1948
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Wednesday
WOWS!
Lectures begin at 9:30 am and conclude by 12:00 pm.
Please register to attend 984-1234.
THE VALUE OF ART
Wednesday, January 20th
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
The art world has been a “hot
topic” in the New York Times
and Wall Street Journal. It raises
some interesting questions
regarding this phenomenon such
as who gets to call it art and
why does some art sell for such
high prices? We will take an all-inclusive look at the economic, societal, and essential values of art and why it is
important in our lives. Moderator: Sam Hollingsworth,
exhibiting artist represented by Marta Hewett Gallery in
Cincinnati.
PERSONALITY IN MIND AND BRAIN
Wednesday, February 10th
9:30 am–12:00 pm
What best describes your personality?
How much of your personality is
inheritable and hard-wired in your
brain at birth? Are there differences in
the size and structure of brain
regions of people who score high on extraversion, emotionality, and conscientiousness? We will explore these
and other current neurobiological and psychological perspectives of personality. Moderator: George Bishop,
PhD, psychology (MI State Univ.), specialized in
personality and social psychology.
BEN FRANKLIN: WHAT A GUY!
Wednesday, January 27th
9:30 am–12:00 pm
From poverty to the courts of
Europe. Inventor, scientist,
diplomat, musician, and
revolutionist! We have all
benefited from Ben Franklin’s
inspiration and drive. Come
and meet him again.
Moderator: Deb Price She is a “jack of many trades”
who has brought us “Ohio Inventions” and other fascinating topics.
THE COLE PORTER STORY
“You’re the Top”
Wednesday, February 17th
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Cole Porter was one of a handful
of composers who also wrote the
lyrics, which are extremely clever
with many innuendos and
double-entendres. Porter wrote
many Broadway shows, including
“Anything Goes” and “Kiss Me Kate”, and composed
movie music as well. We’ll discuss Porter’s shows, music
and legacy. Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of
movies and theatrical musicals with an extensive
collection of films and original Broadway scores.
1776 TO 1777: THE NEW JERSEY CAMPAIGN
Wednesday, February 3rd
9:30 am–12:00 pm
CLIMATE CHANGE: WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE?
Wednesday, February 24th
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Learn the nature of climate change
and the evidence for and against it.
If we accept that climate change
is an authentic, established,
scientifically based theory, then we
need to consider the timeline and
predictions for the future, the state
of the oceans, the environment, and the overall effect on
the biosphere. Finally, if we anticipate serious disruptive
changes in world climate, are there technological fixes
that will eliminate or lessen the impact?
Moderator: K. John Morrow, PhD, molecular biologist
and president of Newport Biotechnology Consultants.
A follow up to last year’s
“New York Campaign”
presentation. After losing
a series of major battles in
the New York area, George
Washington’s Continental Army
was forced to retreat across
New Jersey pursued and
outnumbered by British forces. We will follow from the
Hudson to the Delaware River, then detail how, over ten
days in the dead of winter, Washington achieved brilliant
victories at Trenton and Princeton, recovered support for
the Revolution, and forced the British to recognize that
this would be a long and costly war.
Moderator: Stephen Appel, AB and MBA, University of
Chicago.
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THE COMPUTER LAB IS
CLOSED EVERY
WEDNESDAY IN
FEBRUARY AND MARCH
FOR THE AARP
TAX ASSISTANCE.
Technology Help Desk
Thursdays
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Laura Caldwell is
available to help you
with Windows and
web browsers. Her
areas are Microsoft
Office, non-Apple
laptops, tablets, and
phones.
Laura will take old
electronic items for
recycling (computers,
printers, scanners,
monitors, phones,
etc...). Any data on hard
drives will be secured.
Drop off Only between
9:00 am - 11:00 pm on
Thursdays in the lab.
WEDNESDAY WOWS CONTINUED
Music, Music: Bach
to Brubeck to
Bar Mitzvah
Wednesday, March 2nd
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Enjoy the sounds of the Queen City
Klezmorim, Marzan Brass Quintet, and
Highlandaires as these mature musicians
play your kind of music. Don’t forget
your dancing shoes!
Moderator:
Hirsh Cohen,
tuba and
bass player.
ALICE ALERT
Wednesday, March 9th
9:30 am–12:00 pm
ALICE is a program that
teaches ordinary citizens
how to respond in the
event that they would find themselves
in the middle of an active-shooter
incident. ALICE training teaches
individuals to participate in their own
survival while leading others to safety.
Though no one can guarantee success in
this type of situation, this new set of skills
will increase the odds of survival should
anyone face this form of disaster.
Moderator: Joe Boyatt,
Blue Ash Police lieutenant.
GROUND HOG DAY SPECIAL
Tuesday, February 2nd
Cheese Coney Specials
$1.75
PRESIDENT’S DAY SPECIAL
Monday, February 15th
Stop by our café for fresh brewed
coffee & cherry pie
$2.25
SUPER BOWL SPECIAL
Friday, February 5th
“Pig-Skin Luncheon”
Pork BBQ with fountain soda
$5.50
JOHNNY CASH B-DAY SPECIAL
Thursday, February 25th
Choice of Bowl of Chili or
Mac & Cheese with
a side of cornbread.
$4.00
CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIAL
Monday, February 8th
Egg rolls, egg drop soup, fortune
cookies, hot tea
$4.75
LENTEN SPECIALS
Wednesday, March 10th
Fish, Fries and Coleslaw
$6.00
Shrimp Basket, Fries and Coleslaw
$6.50
OUTREACH SERVICES
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
TRANSPORTATION
Contact: Courtney Hudson - Outreach Coordinator Contact: James Funk -Transportation Coordinator
(513) 686-1002 jfunk@mkcommunities.org
(513) 686-1003 chudson@mkcommunities.org
Volunteers deliver these meals Monday through Friday
and microwavable meals are included for the weekend.
Our program is designed to fit the lifestyle and taste of our
clients by providing a choice in the meals they receive and
days they receive them. Meals provide one-third of the
government's daily-recommended dietary allowance.
Volunteers check on the welfare of our clients; they offer
friendship. If you are interested, or know someone who
may benefit from these services, contact us to discuss your
options. If eligible, the price is on a donation basis.
Private Pay is available at a cost of $5 for each meal.
Whether it’s a trip into the Senior Center for an activity,
meal and companionship, or a check-up at the doctor’s
office, SSC works to ensure that seniors who need help
with transportation can get it. We offer door-to-door Van
Transportation to medical appointments for those who live
in our service area. Those over 60 qualify for Title III
discount for medical services. We ask for, at least, a week’s
notice for all appointments. The Sycamore Shuttle service
runs Monday through Friday to and from the Senior Center
between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. $5.00 round trip is the
suggested donation for the shuttle.
4 SSC is a Council of Aging Provider.
SYCAMORE CIRCUIT WORKOUT
THE FITNESS CENTER
M,T,W,TH,F
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This circuit workout gets your
heart rate up and strengthens
your muscles at the same time
offering increased cardio benefits.
The intensity of your workout is
determined by your effort.
 Participants move quickly
through 10 exercise stations to
work different muscle groups.
 Each station has a different
exercise with a low or high
impact option.
 Complete as many reps as you
can at each station for 3
minutes.
 When the music stops you have
30 seconds to move to the next
station and get into position for
the next exercise.
Join us in the fitness center for this
step-by-step Circuit Workout.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
During February, we will honor
Black History Month with exhibits
on loan from The John Parker
House and the John Rankin House
(both National Historic Landmarks). Both Ohio Underground
Railroad sites, along with their
Brown County neighbors, aided
more than 2,500 slaves escaping
to freedom. The imprint of Black
Americans is deeply embedded in
the narrative of the American
past, beginning before the arrival
of the Mayflower which prompts
us to reflect on the hallowed
grounds, these places of
America’s history.
Sycamore Senior Center closings or delays are posted to the radio
station 700 WLW, television stations WKRC Channel 12 and WCPO
Channel 9. Closures and delays are usually reported only after school
closings are listed. For accurate and timely information, call the center’s
main number 984-1234 for a recorded report of the Senior Center’s
closings/delays. Typically, if the Sycamore School District is closed, the
Senior Center will also close and Home Delivered Meals will not be
delivered. However, there are times when Meals on Wheels are
delivered even when the center is closed. Please check by calling the
center. In addition, Transportation Services are not available when the
Senior Center closes for weather emergencies. We suggest transportation clients have a backup transportation plan for appointments. You
can have email alerts automatically sent to your smart phone when the
center is closed. To receive a SMS alert via text message, sign up
through your local television station. There is no cost for this service
from the station, but some carriers do charge a small fee to send or
receive a text message. Read more at your local TV stations’ web site.
FREE TAX RETURN ASSISTANCE
Every Wednesday in
February & March
9:00 am to 2:45 pm
What to Bring: Social Security Card or Driver’s License, W-2’s, 1099’s, 1098’s
Last year’s Tax Return, Medical Expenses. First time Home buyers, bring
real estate purchase information. If you bought a new car, bring in purchase
information (sale price and Taxes Paid). This service provided by AARP
Tax-Aide volunteers is free to members but we accept donations on behalf of
the Senior Center. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to complete
an interview and quality review form. To expedite the process, pick up the
form at the reception center in advance of your appointment. You can
register for your appointment and pick up an interview and quality review
form at the reception center after January 15.
Bill Schehr is also available to file your returns for a fee. Call 984-1234
to sign up and he will return your call to schedule your appointment.
2016 ANNUAL FUND DRIVE KICK OFF EVENT
Thursday, January 28th
10:00 am—12:00 pm
Play Black Jack, Dice, Roulette, and a Wheel of Fortune to win great
prizes! Your donation pledge earns you chips to play. From our
members, who can count on excellent activities and our Café, to the adult
child who can count on Sycamore to deliver meals on wheels and medical
transportation for their parents; Sycamore Senior Center positively affects the
entire community. But that excellence has a price. How can you help?
DONATE
Make your donation or pledge today.
BECOME A MAJOR DONOR
Let us show you how you can become a major donor.
MATCHING FUNDS
Does the company you retired from or that a family member works for offer a
matching gift program? Let us show you how to access matching funds.
CREATE MATCHING DONATIONS
Encourage friends, family, church & club members to match your donation.
GIVE STOCKS & BONDS
Let us show you the benefits of gifting long-term Securities.
Your involvement in
5 our fund drive determines Sycamore’s destiny.
To my Family,
st
Monday, February 1
Happy Hour 5:30 pm
Speed Dating 6:30 pm
Hello
I’m nervous
I like you
Hello
Me too
I like you
I have recorded
this for your
peace of mind
as well as my
own. It has my
choices for
songs,
readings etc…
I sincerely hope
that it will spare
you during this
time so that you
may keep your
mind on the
wonderful time
we spent
together.
TRAVEL KICK OFF
HAVING IT MY WAY
CHAIR MASSAGE
Tuesday, January 19th
1:00 pm
Join Joe Ramos, Sales
Representative for
Provident Travel, for a
look at 2016 Travel
options. You can contact
Joe at 513.763.3069 or
jrmos@providenttravel.com
Register at the Reception
Center 984-1234.
Wednesday, Jan. 20th
10:00 am
Reflect your wishes.
Discuss the pros and cons
of the prepaid funeral.
Discuss the pros and cons
of insurance policies to
cover funeral and burial
expenses. Presented by
Kurt Rosenacker,
Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral
Home. Register at the
Reception Center 984-1234.
FREE
Monday, January 25th
Monday, February 29th
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sign up for a 20 minute
chair massage. The
massage therapist will
treat members to a
relaxing massage. Treat
yourself! Register at the
Reception Center
984-1234.
WOO HOO!
For You
Singles, armed with a
nametag, a score card and
sparkling personality, meet
other singles via a series of
6 minute chats ”dates”. After
six minutes, a bell is rung,
women stay seated and men
move to the next table until
you have met everyone
there. Mark your score card,
to indicate who you'd like to
know better. Score cards are
tallied. As you leave you are
given a sealed envelope with
a list of participants who
would like to hear from you
again! Everything is
confidential. Complete and
return the registration form
at the reception center.
APPLE BASICS
Wednesday
February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, March 2nd, 9th,
16th
Cost $10
Apple with Jill Mitchell. Safety, Security and
Sharing Apps that came with your tablet:
Mail & Contacts (and Birthdays)
Calendar, Messages
keyboards, shortcuts, characters
Dictation and Voice Commands
Internet, bookmarks to find again
Using the camera, fixing photos, more Apps Clock,
Apple/Google Maps, Google Earth, Weather, Radar,
Notes, Reminders and Resources. Maximum of 10
people. Enroll at the Reception
Center. Bring your
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device to class.
VALENTINE LUNCH
Friday, February 12th
11:45 am
$15.00
For those who love romance:
couples and singles, treat
yourselves to a performance
of sensual standards from
Nat King Cole to Michael
Buble’ while enjoying a
Champagne lunch with loaded baked potato soup, a red
lettuce salad with peas and
asparagus, your choice of
roasted chicken or salmon
and deep chocolate cake with
strawberries for dessert.
RSVP 984-1234.
Sycamore Senior Center is the focal point in the community for programs designed
especially for people over 55 years of age. Center programs include education,
health screenings, exercise classes lead by certified fitness instructors, wellness
programs, a fitness center that is the best value you’ll find, and fun classes each
semester. We also offer travel, social activities, computer training, the Café and
volunteer opportunities all within a supportive environment. Our outreach services
support homebound seniors with Meals on Wheels and Medical Transportation.
Come discover Sycamore!
ART
SKETCHING FOR FUN
Monday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Easily learn sketching with Myrtle Blankenbuehler.
SKETCHING & PAINTING OPEN STUDIO
Tuesday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The art studio is open for members.
WATER COLOR CLASS
Thursday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
A class with water-soluble paints.
CERAMICS
Wednesday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hand painted pottery hardened by our kiln.
SYCAMORE MODELERS
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hobbyist model builders and creators come together to create magic.
WOOD CARVERS
Tuesday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy fellowship with carvers and those interested in learning about carving.
CARDS
INTRO. CONTRACT BRIDGE
Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Tom or Judy Doyle 755-2567
BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE
Wednesday, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
Friday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intermediate Play
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Friday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
OPEN BRIDGE
Monday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
7
500
Tuesday, 12:30 am – 4:00 pm
CANASTA
Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PONYTAIL CANASTA
(2nd, 4th) Monday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
(2nd, 4th) Friday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
OH HELL
Monday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
PINOCHLE
Monday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
POKER
Tuesday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
DISCOVER SSC
COME DISCOVER SYCAMORE
SYCAMORE SENIOR CENTER
DISCOVER SSC
CLUBS
ACTIVE MINDS
Tuesday, 10:00 am -11:00 am
Help to keep your mind sharp and alert through group conversations.
NON-FICTION
FICTION
(2nd) Monday 1:00 pm (1st) Thursday 1:30 pm
CREATIVE WRITERS
(1st, 3rd) Tuesdays, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
A group to help you organize and develop your creative works.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
(3rd) Monday, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(1st) Monday April - October 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This group enjoys themselves through planned outings and gatherings.
GENEALOGY SEEKERS
(3rd)Tuesday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This group teaches you to trace your ancestors.
DANCE
BALLROOM DANCE
LINE DANCING
INTRO. TO
LINE DANCE
Friday
11:00am - 12:15 pm
Join Dave Horner as he
takes you through the
Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango,
and Quickstep.
Monday
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Judy Maloney choreographs
dances that are a lot of fun
and a great workout.
Thursday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Let Marla James teach
you the basic steps of
line dancing.
EXERCISE
SILVER SNEAKERS BOOM!
1/2 hours classes created for active people
MOVE IT
Tuesday
11:00 am
A dance based workout
to improve cardio
endurance with music
from`60s twist to`90s
"Vogue.
MIND
Tuesday
11:35 am
A blend of yoga,
pilates and flexibility
training, these
deep-tissue stretches
increase mobility in
aging muscles.
MUSCLE
Tuesday
12:10 am
A unique blend of
range of movement
cardio and strength
based athletic moves.
SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises
designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and
activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with
handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance.
A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Five Days A Week. 8
STRETCH FLEX AEROBICS
Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Strength training exercises, weight-bearing
aerobic activities, flexibility exercises, stability and balance exercises.
TAI CHI/QIGONG
Monday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pronounced chee gong -- Let Marlene Brown take you through
postures and exercises including slow, circular movements, regulated
breathing, focused meditation. Fibromyalgia Friendly Exercise.
WALK FIT
Thursday, 12:50 pm
Fitness program, designed by Leslie Sansone, to get you walking fit.
HATHA YOGA
Tuesday
8:45 am – 10:00 am
Join Bhargavi Pandalai
for meditation and
exercises to help you
improve flexibility and
breathing, decrease
stress, and maintain
good health.
CHAIR YOGA
Monday
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Wednesday
12:00 am - 1:00 pm
A gentle form of yoga
that is practiced sitting
on a chair for support.
Instructor April Aloisio.
GENTLE YOGA
Wednesday
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gentle yoga is a good
place to learn beginners'
poses, relaxation techniques, and become
comfortable with yoga.
FITNESS CENTER
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Fitness Center provides a cardio area,
cardiovascular training-related equipment;
rowing machine, stationary bikes, an elliptical
trainer and treadmills. We also offer range of
motion cross training exercise equipment and
hand weights to enhance upper body strength
and improve muscle tone.
FUN FITNESS
CHAIR VOLLEYBALL
Thursday, 8:30 am - 10:30 am
More fun than you can possibly stand - while seated! Great for upper
body mobility and joint flexibility, this is cheeks on the chair fun.
TABLE TENNIS
Monday (1st, 2nd, 4th)
Tuesday
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
STRIDERS WALKING CLUB
Tuesday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walk in the community at your own pace followed by lunch. Car pooling
is available. Call Joanne Elmlinger 513 563-6756.
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DISCOVER SSC
EXERCISE CONTINUED
DISCOVER SSC
GAMES
BINGO
Thursday, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Only .10¢ a game and lots of good company.
CHESS Looking for players 984-1234
CORNHOLE
Thursday, 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
DOMINOES
FRIDAY, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
MAH JONG
Monday, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
To learn Mahjong make an appointment with Alice Harkins. Call 984-1234
POOL
Weekdays, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tournament Notice: The tables are closed to non-tournament players a
half hour before tournaments begin and remain closed until the
tournament is over.
SCRABBLE Looking for players 984-1234.
GROUPS
GERMAN CLUB A Mittagessen Deutsch Stammtisch
Thursday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
From beginners to individuals that are native speakers, all are welcome.
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH CLUB
Monday, 10:00 am
Rejoignez-nous pour la conversation française. Total Immersion.
MONEY MATTERS
(4th) Thursday, 10:30 am
Financial seminars sponsored by Mowry, Marty & Bain, Inc.
SYCAMORE STITCHERS
Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sewing, crocheting, knitting & much more...
STOCK WIZARDS
(2nd) Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Computer stock investment clubs/workshops.
SERVICES
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Wednesdays, 10:00 am—11:00 am
MUSIC
CHOIR
Looking for new members 984-1234.
CHAIR MASSAGE
(4th) Monday , 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Enjoy a fabulous 20 minute chair massage.
DULCIMER WORKSHOP
(1st, 3rd) Wednesday, 1:30 pm
Mountain dulcimer workshop. Phyllis Whitt at
Prwhitt60@gmail.com or 314-5630.
EYESIGHT SCREENING
Scheduled quarterly. Provided by CEI.
FOOT MASSAGE
(2nd) Monday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A 20 minute full foot reflexology massage.
KARAOKE
Thursdays, 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm
Lyrics are projected onto a large screen and
highlighted.
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HEARING SCREENING
Scheduled monthly. Provided by CEI.
Are you taking the RIGHT medications?
Let your DNA answer the question….
DNA TESTING
Tuesday, February 23rd
1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
If you’ve ever been prescribed medication, you’ve probably heard this phrase from a doctor: “Take this
medicine, let’s schedule you for a follow-up visit. We will see how you are feeling and if the medication is
working well for you.” Although this is the current standard of care, it is now possible to individualize
medication choices to save time, money and frustration, for both you and your physician. Complete Health
Consultants, in conjunction with MyGentex (a CLIA certified genetics laboratory), through a simple swish
and spit DNA test, can help you and your doctor receive information to determine what medications will
work best, what dosage is most effective and even, which to avoid.
There are many advantages to pursuing pharmacogenetics testing. First, because your DNA is unchanging,
it’s a once in a lifetime test. Second, it tests your DNA against all liver metabolized drugs. Next, it can lower
your prescription drug copays because the trial and error process will be eliminated. Lastly, you may get
well sooner because you will be prescribed the right medication the first time.
The cost of the testing is $498 and must be paid the day we collect the sample. Results are ready in as
soon as 2 weeks and will be personally delivered and explained to you. You will be given 2 copies, so that
you can provide your Physician with a copy. We DO NOT bill your insurance, but we will provide you with
a receipt that can be submitted for possible reimbursement. Please direct questions to Complete Health
Consultants 513-489-0607. Register at the reception center 984-1234.
NEW HIT PARADE
st
Thursday, January 21
Thursday, February 18th
9:45 am – 10:30 am
Produced and heard on
WMKV 89.3 FM, the show
features our upcoming
presenters and audience
trivia with prizes. Join us the
third Thursday of the month
at 9:45 am in the lobby for
the recording of the show
and a free cup of coffee.
The program is heard on
WMKV 89.3 FM the 4th
Thursday of each month at
1:30 pm and the 3rd
Friday at 5:30 pm.
TALK TUESDAY
VETERANS
THE 49 HUNDRED
Tuesday, February 16th
1:00 pm
Come and hear about
what's New in Blue Ash
presented by the 49
Hundred, currently under
construction in the heart
of walkable downtown
Blue Ash, just across
from Towne Square and
Veterans Memorial
Park. Built by center
supporters: Hills
Properties. RSVP
984-1234.
Thursday, February 18th
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
VA administers a variety of
benefits and services that
provide financial and other
forms of assistance to Veterans, their
dependents and survivors
from healthcare to
burials and memorials.
Come talk to the VA
Representative today.
No appointment needed.
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Talk Tuesday
Tuesday, February 29th
1:00 pm
We know leap year,
occurs once every four
years, but what else do
you know about leap
Year?
Join us at Talk Tuesday
for the why, the myths
and the fun facts all
about Leap Year. Presented by the Blue Ash
Library. We’ll have
birthday cake for all who
attend. Register at the
Reception Center.
or be calling 984-1234.
LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION
WAR ROOM
Friday, January 8th
PG, Drama , Inspirational
Starring: Priscilla Shirer, T.C. Stallings
STRIDERS WALKING CLUB SCHEDULE
Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walks at your own pace followed by lunch. The
group gathers at Sycamore. Car pooling is available.
Joanne Elmlinger 563-6756
January 5th
Tri-County Mall
BJ’s
th
January 12
Kenwood Mall
Slatt’s
th
January 18
Tri-County Mall
Cracker Barrel
th
January 26
Kenwood Mall
Red Robin
nd
February 2
Tri-County Mall
O’ Charley’s
February 9th
Kenwood Mall
Food Court
th
February 16
Tri-County Mall
BJ’s (in the Mall)
A WALK IN THE WOODS
Friday, January 15th
R, Adventure Comedy
Starring: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte
JURASSIC WORLD
Friday, January 22nd
PG-13, Science Fiction Thriller
Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas
BRIDGES OF SPIES
Friday, January 29th
PG-13, Thriller, Drama
Tom Hanks, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan
February 23th
Kenwood Mall
Red Lobster
Thank you to our recent Donors
BURNT
Friday, February 5th
R, Drama, Comedy
Bradley Cooper, Daniel Brühl, Emma Thompson
Orba Arnold
Steven & Carolyn Becker
Barbra & Jim Dunlap
Florence Hackman
Charle & Louise Murray
Omaya Nashif
Julie Kadooka
Richard & Rosemary Sulek
Stanly & Lucy Wang
Grace Zile
THE MARTIAN
Friday, February 19th
PG-13, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain
All movies start at 1:00 pm
$1.00 Donation - Movie & Popcorn
Kitchen Renovation
Julie Kadooka
Please note, movies are subject to change based
on availability. All updates are posted on the
bulletin board should we need to make a change.
Memorials & Honorariums
In Memory of
Barbara Albers
Rita Yoas
Mary Lee Gendelman
In Memory of
Rita Schmitz
Carol Schille
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Come day tripping with Sycamore Senior Center. For more extensive trips see the wonderful offerings from
Provident Travel. The center must pay for all trips and buses in advance. Refunds and transfers must be
called in at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled trip. No refunds or transfers will be made
after that time. Sign up at the reception center or buy your ticket by phone 984-1234.
Reds Game
Saturday, April 23
3:30 pm
Cost: $110.00
Report: 11:30 am
Depart: 11:45 am
Return: 6:30 pm
Lunch: Suzie Wong's
on Madison
Thurs.
June 9th
7:10 pm v Cardinals
Night Game
s
Wed.
June 29th 12:35 pm
v Chicago
s Cubs
Wed.
July 20th
12:35 pm
v Braves
s
Thurs.
Aug 4th
12:35 pm
v Cardinals
s
Mon.
Aug 22nd 12:35 pm
v Dodgers
s
Wed
Sept. 7th
v Mets
s
12:35 pm
ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION AND
Option 1- $30.00 per person
Lower Level seat and a $10 food and beverage credit.
Option 2 - $115.00 per person
Seat in the climate controlled Fox Sports Ohio
Champions Club where all your food and non-alcoholic
beverages are included.
Check In - 10:55 am - Depart - 11:10 am
Saturday, April 2nd
2:00 pm
Cost: $120.00
Report: 10:45 am
Depart: 11:00 am
Return: 4:30 pm
Lunch - Incline Public House
Explicit Language
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Tournament Notice: The tables are closed to
non-tournament players a half hour before tournaments
begin and remain closed until the tournament is over.
January 5
Sycamore
@ LBCC*
January 12
Springdale
@ Sycamore
January 19
LBCC*
@ Sycamore
January 26
Springdale
@ Sycamore
February 2
Sycamore
@ LBCC*
February 9
Springdale
@ Sycamore
February 16
LBCC*
@ Sycamore
February 23
Springdale
@ Sycamore
* Lawrenceburg Civic Center
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(September & October 2015)
SYCAMORE SENIOR CENTER
Membership Registration Form
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Joan Canada
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Monica Delugo
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William R Dunnington
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Susie Milz
Linda L Moore
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Carol Schneider
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WEDNESDAY
Open Computer Lab
Fitness Center
Pool Tables
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
MONDAY
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Stretch Flex Aerobics
$3.50
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sycamore Modelers
$1.00
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Silver Sneakers Classic
$5.00
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ceramics
$1.00
Free
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Stretch Flex Aerobics
$3.50
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Blood Pressure Clinic
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Bridge
$1.00
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sycamore Knitters
$10.00
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Mah-Jong
$1.00
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Intro. to Contract Bridge
$1.00
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Conversational French
Free
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Chair Yoga
$5.00
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sketching
$6.00
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open Studio Sketching or Painting
$5.00
10:00 am –10:45 am
Silver Sneakers Classic
$5.00
12:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
Free
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Line Dance
$2.00
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Bridge
$1.00
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
New Members Luncheon (3rd)
FREE
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Canasta
$1.00
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$5.00
$1.00
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gentle Yoga
OH Hell Card Game
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Chair Yoga
$5.00
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pinochle
$1.00
THURSDAY
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Chair Volleyball
$1.00
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Silver Sneakers Classic
$5.00
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Ponytail Canasta
$1.00
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Non-Fiction Book Group (2nd)
$1.00
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Technology Help Desk
$1.00
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Computer Help Sessions
$1.00
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Water Color Class
$1.00
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Friendship Circle (3rd)
$1.00
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Money Matters (4th)
$1.00
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Table Tennis (1st, 2nd, 4th)
$1.00
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Introduction To Line Dance
$1.00
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tai Chi/ Qigong
$6.00
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
German Lunch Table
$1.00
$1.00
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Walk Fit Exercise Class
$4.00
1:10 pm - 2:30 pm
Cornhole
$1.00
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Bingo
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Friendship Circle (1 )
TUESDAY
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Striders Check In
$1.00
8:45 am – 10:00 am
Yoga
$7.00
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wood Carvers
$1.00
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Poker
$1.00
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Silver Sneakers Classic
$5.00
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Active Minds
Free
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sycamore Stitchers
$1.00
11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Silver Sneakers BOOM Move It
$3.00
11:35 am - 12:05 pm
Silver Sneakers BOOM Mind
12:10 pm - 12:40 pm
Silver Sneakers BOOM Muscle
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Mah-Jong
$1.00
12:30 am – 4:00 pm
500 Cards
$1.00
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mexican Train Dominoes
$1.00
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Genealogy Seekers (3rd)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
$1.00
st
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Book Talk (1 )
$1.00
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Karaoke Fun
Free
FRIDAY
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Stretch Flex Aerobics
$3.50
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Bridge
$1.00
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Stock Wizards (2nd)
$1.00
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Silver Sneakers Classic
$5.00
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Dominoes
$1.00
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Line Dance
$2.00
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Duplicate Bridge
$2.00
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Veterans Luncheon (Last Friday)
$5.00
$1.00
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Ponytail Canasta
$1.00
Table Tennis
$1.00
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie
$1.00
Creative Writers Wksp. (1st, 3rd)
$1.00
SUNDAY
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Maple Knoll Big Band Dance
(Meets at Maple Knoll Village
2nd, 4th)
$10.00
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
4455 Carver Woods Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 984-1234
January/ February 2016
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DUES CURRENT?
Please check for your membership expiration date.
Please call Laura at 984-1234 to
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Center Hours:
Monday — Friday
8:00 am– 4:00 pm
AT YOUR SERVICE
Center Director .................................................................................................... Joshua Howard - 686-1004
Programming/Travel ....................................................................................... Cynthia Holloway - 686-1013
Home Delivered Meals/Community Outreach ................................................... Courtney Hudson - 686-1003
Home Delivered Meals Assistant ......................................................................... James Shockley - 984-1234
Transportation ...........................................................................................................James Funk - 686-1002
Transportation Drivers……………………………………………………........John Binnion, Deke Durden & Joe Smith
Food Service/Deli Lunch ...................................................................Helen Dodd & Diana Yuellig - 686-1014
Meal Driver(s)………………………………………………………………….……………………………………... - 686-1010
Maple Knoll Home Health Services .......................................................................... Liz Lilley, RN - 782-8282
Maple Knoll Home Health Services Main Office ....................................................... Tanya Gruen - 782-2546
Director of Corporate and Referral Development .................................................... Julie Budden - 782-2428
Receptionists at Welcome Center/Membership .......................................................... Laura Bell - 984-1234
Facility Cleanliness/Maintenance………………………………………………………….....Martin Barney - 984-1234
Billing/Accounts Receivable ……………………………………………………………………...Sandy Wells - 686-1005
Lunch Hotline .............................................................................................................................. - 686-1019
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