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Senior Scope
Older adults who participate in senior center
programs experience measurable improvements
in their physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental,
and economic well-being.
Protecting, Strengthening, Enriching and
Empowering Older Adults
Julia, 101 and still going strong!
SUMMER EDITION: JULY, AUGUST, & SEPTEMBER 2011
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY FOR THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF S.C.O.P.E., INC. OF TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO
“Lethal Luau” Mystery Dinner
Front row: Darlene Fry, Center Manager, and Brian McCarty. Back row: Brenda Harris,
Marilyn Harris, Woodie Harris, Ray Harris, Ray Carsone, Juanita James, Rita Benoit, and
Larry James.
INSIDE
From the Publisher..................3
Center Schedules:
Warren......................................8
Niles........................................8
Howland.................................8
Champion...............................9
Cortland.................................9
Lordstown..............................9
Trip Schedule...........................5
Society of Honors..................10
www.scopesenior.org
The Cortland SCOPE held a
Mystery Dinner, “Lethal Luau”,
on April 28, 2011 at the Center.
Decorations were in the theme of
a Luau. The actors were members of SCOPE and a couple of
family members. This is the
second Mystery Dinner held
at the center, and both were a
big success. This mystery was
about a murder on an island and
those at the dinner had to try
and determine who it was who
committed the murder. Each
suspect told a little about themselves and there were clues also
distributed. It was acted out as
a play and we were allowed to
ask questions of the suspects
and could only hope they were
telling the truth to the questions
asked. In the end, there was vote
taken on who killed the detective.
Over 66 people enjoyed appetizers, a Luau dinner, and a
variety of desserts. A great time
was had by all and everyone is
looking forward to the next one.
Getting Ready
For Harvest
Dorothy Owens, Jean Callahan,
Loretta McGee & Lois Reed at the
Lordstown SCOPE Community
Garden at the home of Dorothy &
Wes Owen.
Through much adversity with a
fire at the greenhouse, and ensuing
insurance saga, Lordstown SCOPE
members persevered and got the
vegetable garden finally planted.
The members are looking forward
to a bountiful harvest this summer.
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SUMMER 2011
The Senior Scope
Publisher and Editor,
Janet Schweitzer, Executive Director
www.scopesenior.org
SCOPE Locations
In Trumbull Co.
S.C.O.P.E., Inc. of Trumbull County
2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Patricia Latham
Jim McFarland
Mayor Curt Moll
Donald Moore
Michael Psznick
Lawrence Weeks
Mary Jane Wilson
Honorary:
Frank Bodor, Esq.
330-399-4495
CENTERS
Niles S.C.O.P.E.
14 East State Street
Niles, OH 44446 • 330-544-3676
Howland S.C.O.P.E.
8273 High Street
Warren, OH 44484 • 330-609-7806
Lordstown S.C.O.P.E.
Gordon D. James Career Center
Lordstown, OH 44481 • 330-824-2173
Champion S.C.O.P.E.
4451 Mahoning Avenue
Champion, OH 44483 • 330-847-8179
Cortland S.C.O.P.E.
125 N. Bank Street
Cortland, OH 44410 • 330-637-3010
S.C.O.P.E. Harbor Adult Day Care
2627 Atlantic St. NE
Warren, Ohio 44483 • 330-399-4495
SATELLITE SITE
ST. PIUS 50+ Meets second Wed. of each month at
1:00 p.m. at the Social Hall
DEPARTMENTS
Social Services
Lisa Walker, LSW & Bob Wissinger, LSW
330-399-8846
Prescription Assistance For Seniors
Debbie Zador RN, Coordinator
330-399-8846
Home Health/Home Chore Services
RN, Director
330-399-8846
Lisamarie Pietragallo,
Center
2627 Atlantic St. NE
Warren, Ohio 44483
S.C.O.P.E., Inc. of Trumbull County is funded by:
The United Way of Trumbull County, Inc. • District XI Area
Agency on Aging, Inc. • Trumbull County Dept. of Human
Services • Trumbull County Commissioners • City of Warren
City of Niles • Howland Township • Trumbull County Senior
Services Levy
Warren S.C.O.P.E.
220 West Market St.
Warren, OH 44481 • 330-399-8846
Adult Day Care
• Assessment and care planning
• Senior exercise programs
• Two snacks and lunch
• Medical assistance
• Creative Arts
• Aroma and Music Therapy
• Podiatry Services
• Barber and Beauty Shop
• Door-to-door Transportation
• Community Activities and Day Trips.
Protecting, Strengthening, Enriching and Empowering
Older Adults
Genevieve Bauman, President
Tom Carey, Esq.,Vice-President
Dallas Woodall, Esq., Secretary
Garland Bradshaw
Fremont Camerino
Barry Dunaway
Donald Emerson
Dr. Sandra Foster
Hon., Terry Ivanchak
Lillie Johnson
SCOPE Harbor
Medicare Changes
The Medicare Part D open enrollment period
has changed. The period will begin on October 15,
2011 and will be completed on December 7, 2011.
The Prescription Assistance for Seniors
will be scheduling appointments to assist
with those comparisons and enrollments.
Please contact Debbie Zador, Coordinator,
at 330-399-8846 to schedule your appointment
or for any other questions regarding
prescription assistance or Medicare Part D.
3 Month Free
Membership
CONTACT ANY CENTER
TO FIND OUT MORE
Information & Referral and Food Pantry
Tracy Guy, Manager
330-399-8846
(For New Members Only) Good At All
Six SCOPE Senior Centers
The Senior Scope greatly appreciates the support of our
advertisers. However, the products, services, or views advertised
herein are not endorsed by S.C.O.P.E., Inc. of Trumbull County.
Day Care Center Excluded From This Offer)
Expires 9/30/2011.
Summer Crisis
Program
A special component of HEAP, the Summer Crisis Program provides summer cooling
assistance for low-income elderly households
and for Ohioans with qualifying medical conditions. The program applies to electric utilities
only.
What are the benefits?
One-time payment assistance of up to $175
to be put towards: Electric bill payment, Air
conditioning unit, or Fan
Who is eligible?
You do not have to be enrolled in PIPP
or have received a disconnection notice to be
eligible for the Summer Crisis Program.
• Households must have a gross
annual income of 200 percent of
the federal poverty guidelines
and meet one of the following
criteria:
• Have a member of the household
who is at least 60 years old; or
• Provide physician documentation
of medical necessity.
How do I sign up?
Applications for the Summer Crisis Program are accepted from July 1 through August
31. Contact SCOPE AT 330-399-8846 for further information.
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SUMMER, 2011
From
Sister Dorothy
Kundracik Earns 2nd
Masters Degree:
T H E
Executive Director
Janet E. Schweitzer
The Family of SCOPE
Tears streamed down her
hearty, broad, face, as she told
me, after a luncheon at the Cortland SCOPE, that her husband
of 35 years, with no advance
warning, had left her one day,
for a girlfriend in California, and
she was so alone she cried every
time she thought about it. Over
and over she said,” “Thank heavens SCOPE is here. I can come
here and enjoy friendships and
a feeling that I am cared for, at
least a little bit, between visits
with my daughter in Columbus.”
The stove’s crusted with
burned on grease. The ceiling
has huge holes where the rainwater expands the plaster each time
showers fall. Reeking smells of
mold, and urine repel the SCOPE
social workers as they attempt
to find the keys to helping this
older adult find a modicum of
joy, and health and in his own
home where he wants to be.
I can keep the weight off as
long as I can tap dance,” she said,
her shiny brown eyes sparkling.
“You know I weighed almost
265 before I started dancing,
when I was 57 here at SCOPE.
“When can we get into the
building tomorrow, (Saturday)
for the SCOPE Riverside Railroad
Club? We have to get all ready,”
said the75 year old mother of
the young, thin, and balding
man who carried the two model
barns toward the railroad garden.
Families with five year olds will
want to watch the trains run!”
“I wanted you to know grateful I am that SCOPE could take
care of me when I came home
from the hospital last month. It
was such a blessing, because I
had so much pain. Thank you
so much!” the caller said, “ And
I hope you remember to wear
your sunscreen, because the
basal cells meant I had to have the
whole left side of my face rebuilt.”
“The free dinner? Yes we
will be having it on June 23,” the
receptionist said to the caller.
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• ADULT DAY CARE • CONDO LIVING FOR AGE 55 AND
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Take Route 45 to Champion, head West on Champion Ave.,
approx 1/2 miles from the intersection on the right.
330-847-6800
“What’s for dessert?’
“Pineapple upside down cake.”
“But I am allergic to pineapple.”
“Perhaps you could
take the pineapple off.”
“Skype? What’s Skype?”
“We are going to set up cameras which attach to computers
enabling you to talk to your family anywhere around the world,”
the manager said. “You could,
perhaps, talk to the offices, too!”
We are family. Lonely?
Overweight? Sick? Troubled?
Maybe you’re just in need of a
silly, ridiculous joke, or a volunteer purpose to serve others,
build new friendships, learn new
skills, and get the most from
life. You will find it at SCOPE
centers, and then if you need
help in the house, or a basement
cleaned, SCOPE can and will do it.
Janet E. Schweitzer,
Executive Director
Sister Dorothy must have figured
out that her Master’s in Geography
Education was getting
old, so she updated
it with a Master’s in
Theology with a focus
on the universe. She
learned to appreciate
all of God’s creation
on Earth and now she
is extending it further
out. The first degree was from Indiana
University of Pennsylvania, completed in
1972, this one was from Loyola of New
Orleans, where she attended graduation
with her class in May. Sr. Dorothy is the
manager of the Lordstown SCOPE Senior
Center.
David Raach Earns
Bachelors Degree:
David Raach
received his
Bachelors Degree
in General Studies
with a certification
in Nonprofit
Human Services
Management.
David is the Account Representative
Payee for SCOPE, Inc. of Trumbull
County.
All SCOPE Centers Will
Be Closed Monday,
September 5th In
Observance of Labor Day
SUMMER 2011
Page 4 , The Senior Scope
Niles SCOPE Choir Brings Cheer To
Nursing Home Residents
Prescription Drug
Disposal
“Operation:
EMPTY Medicine
Cabinet”
Wednesday,
September 21, 2011
The drop off site:
Geauga-Trumbull Solid
Waste District
5138 Enterprise Drive
Warren, OH
The Niles SCOPE choir practices before leaving for Briarfield at the Ridge to sing for the guests. They
had quite a time at the nursing home singing the tune “Purple People Eater” with residents joining in the
fun. The choir meets every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Senior Center. All interested singers
are invited to join. They travel to Briarfield the second Friday of each month and to Briarfield Ashley
Circle every other month on the third Friday. They also perform at various SCOPE functions as well as
other nursing homes in the area. The director is Robert Whitmarsh. Back row: David Wing, Pete Leftheris, Bob Connor, Dora Baker, Phyllis Connor, Anna Fairbanks, Pat Leisy, Russ Beatty. Front row: Bob
Whitmarsh, choir director, Ted Snyder, Marie Colucci, Dorothy Dunmire, Lois English, Heidi Fonce, and
pianist, Betty Bridgen.
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call
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SUMMER, 2011
SCOPE TRIPS
Mackinac Island
August 22, 23, 24, 2011
Monday – Wednesday
Limited Seating Available
Tues., July 12, 2011
The Rivers – Enjoy
Independence
Thurs., August 11, 2011
The Meadows
Mon., September 12, 2011
Wheeling – Happy Labor Day
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Rivers – “Thank You
Columbus”
Thurs., November 10, 2011
Mountaineer – Thank You
Veterans
Thur., December 15, 2011
Mountaineer – Merry Christmas
Call for prices & availability.
330-544-3676, Niles SCOPE
Senior Center
Payment for all Casino trips
must be made at the Niles
S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center.
Payment must be made
for all reservations 10 days
before departure or your
seat is forfeited.
Cahal Dunne @ Yankee Lake
Ballroom, Wednesday, October
12, 2011
$55 Group Rate - Includes
Transportation from Niles
SCOPE, Luncheon and Show.
$50 without transportation if
you want to go on your own.
(However, you must pay at
Niles SCOPE Senior Center to
get group rate.) Call 330-5443676 for further information.
Tod's Crossing
National Church Residences
Senior Living Community 55+
1330 Blakely Circle SW
Warren OH 44485
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Cottage Style
Apartment Homes
One Level with
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Each apartment includes; two bedrooms, ample closet space,
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Section 8 Housing Vouchers Welcomed
We invite you to join us as we travel to a bygone era of Victorian charm and
horsedrawn carriages.
We arrive Monday late afternoon in Mackinaw City where we stay at the
Baymont Inn & Suites for the next 2 nights. Free time tonight at Mackinaw
Crossings within walking distance of our hotel.
Tuesday, we tour Mackinac Island with a spectacular luncheon at the Grand
Hotel with free time on your own to explore this wonderful island. Free time
in the evening.
Wednesday, Frankenmuth, MI, a charming Bavarian community where
we take time for shopping and lunch on your own, then on to Bronner’s
Christmas Wonderland. We then depart for home.
Includes 2 Breakfasts, and one luncheon at the Grand Hotel
$375 pp/double; $325 pp/triple; $305 pp/quad; and $515 pp single.
“I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out
whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you
did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe
harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.
Discover.”
Mark Twain
SUMMER 2011
Page 6 , The Senior Scope
Mature Service Workers of Trumbull County
Making a Difference at SCOPE Centers
How do we do it all?...the cookSCOPE, Inc. of Trumbull
ing, cleaning, paperwork, setting would like to thank the director,
up for classes, tearing down for Cynthia Grier for her years of
classes, entertaining & motivating dedication to seniors in Trumbull
our guests, answering the phones, County. Cynthia and her staff
making phone calls.
have placed numerous senior
Fortunately we have a great workers at various SCOPE cenpartnership with the Senior Em- ters which act as training sites.
ployment Services of Trumbull
Workers enter the program
County. Numerous trainee em- and are matched with a host
ployees are placed at the SCOPE agency to develop their job skills
Centers through the
and eventually find long
Mature Staffing Serterm employment in
‘SCOPE, Inc. the community. Most
vices, enabling us to
provide more services of Trumbull would current trainees are
to our members and like to thank the working 16 hours per
enabling trainees to get director, Cynthia week at their host sites.
back into the workplace Grier for her years
These workto learn new skills to o f d e d i c a t i o n ers exhibit an excelbetter prepare them for t o s e n i o r s i n lent work ethic and a
Trumbull County.’ high level of dedicafuture employment.
The Senior Employtion to the job. Some
ment Center in Trumare eventually hired
bull County recently announced o n a s S C O P E e m p l o y e e s .
that it is being absorbed into a
SCOPE thanks our Mature
larger consortium resulting in the Service Employees who work
closing of the offices in Trumbull as cooks, program aides, supCounty. Despite the closing of portive service liaisons, motivathe Trumbull County office, the tional therapists, & custodians.
Mature Services program will The following people are invalucontinue in Trumbull County. able to SCOPE on a daily basis:
Champion SCOPE
Frank Oviatt,
Kitchen & Program Aide
Lordstown SCOPE
Bill Ursu,
Custodian/Maintenance
Champion SCOPE
James Baker,
Kitchen & Program Aide
Lordstown SCOPE
JoAnn Stone, Receptionist
Public Relations Coordinator.
Cortland SCOPE
Enola Rounds (Noli),
Secretary/Receptionist
Program Aide
Niles SCOPE
Maurice Moore,
Supportive Services Liaison.
Howland SCOPE
Barb Rowbottom
Secretary/Receptionist
Howland SCOPE
Donna Tingler,
Program Aide
Harbor Adult Day Care
Motivational Therapists:
Mary Jane Navolio
Belinda Washington
Gayle Tator
Nadine Stevenson
Bill Moyer
Betty Little
Harbor Adult Day Care
Rose Bartlett,
Kitchen Aide
Harbor Adult Day Care
Princess Engleston
Program Aide
A Will Is Not Enough, Pre-Planning Does More . . .
75
330-394-6200
New to Trumbull County? Did you
know that if you have already prearranged your funeral with another funeral home that you can transfer your
pre-need plan to a different funeral
home? Call us for details
Bryan L. Borowski, Director
962 North Road NE • Warren, Ohio
Niles SCOPE
Margaret Little,
Head Cook
Niles SCOPE
Richard Granville,
Custodian and Maintenance
Warren SCOPE
Roger Barnes,
Kitchen & Program Aide
Warren SCOPE
Joe Young,
Kitchen & Program Aide
Warren SCOPE
Issac Box,
Program Aide
Warren SCOPE
Linda Miner,
Receptionist
Warren SCOPE,
Linda Sweeney,
Kitchen
Corn Hole Fall
League
The Corn Hole fall league runs
12 weeks. Players wanting to get
on the list should sign up early as
this league fills up fast. Sign up
sheet will be available September
1, 2011, with the first game starting on Tuesday, October 4th. Get
you game on with us this fall at the
Howland SCOPE Senior Center.
Call the center at 330-609-7806
for further information.
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SUMMER, 2011
SCOPE Members Honored With A Luncheon and Concert
Each May is observed nationwide as Older Americans Month.
Older Americans Month is a celebration of the contributions our
older citizens have made to society, and is a chance for communities
to give back and recognize the accomplishments of their elders.
Zumba Classes Will
Resume in September
Senior Zumba exercise classes at the Howland SCOPE will resume
with Sandy MacDougal instructing one of the areas most unique
forms of senior level exercise done to Latin music. Restarting Fridays
in September, new students are always welcome to a free complimentary first visit. Watch for sign up sheet at desk.
FOO
T CARE
FOOT
James J. LaPolla, Jr., DPM
Physician and Surgeon of the Foot and Ankle
856-4444
8588 E. Market Street
Warren, Ohio 44484
ACCEPTS MEDICARE ASSIGNMENTS
To honor SCOPE of Trumbull County members,
the Niles SCOPE Senior Center hosted a free luncheon
and concert with the Paul Rossi Band and the Niles
SCOPE Choir for all Trumbull County SCOPE members.
Howland SCOPE Book Club
The Book Club will resume Tuesday,
September 20, 2011. New members are welcome to join us in some excellent book reading!
Comfort of Home
Warren’s Finest
Page 8 , The Senior Scope
CENTER SCHEDULES
Warren
SCOPE
220 W. Market
Warren, OH
330-399-8846
Monday
Niles SCOPE Square Dancers take a break for a group photo and to
welcome ALL SCOPE members to stop in at the center on Tuesday
mornings at 9:30 a.m. for some exercise and laughs and great Square
Dancing, called by Norm Flavell. Cost is $3 for the 2 hour dance.
8:30 to 12:00 ......Lunch Site
9:30 ....................Line Dancing
12:30.......................UNO Cards
11:30 ...........................Exercise
1:00 .........................500 Cards
Tuesday
8:30 to 12:00 .......Lunch Site
9:30 ........................................Art
10:00 .............Chair Volleyball
10:30..................Cards (Poker)
11:30-12:30................Exercise
4:00 ............................R.R. Club
6:00................S.Foster Chorus
6:30..................................Bridge
Wednesday
A few of the Sassy Dancers pose with Glen Stevens, Spotlight Show
emcee. l. to r., Elizabeth Balson, Virginia Rumancik, Glen, Barb
Freeman, and Audrey Freeman.
8:30 to 12:00..........Lunch Site
12:30....................Pinochle
12:30.......................UNO Cards
6:00.................. Psychic Group
(3rd Wednesday)
Thursday
8:30 to 12:00 ..........Lunch Site
9:30..................................Bridge
9:30................................... Poker
10:00.............Chair Volleyball
11:30......................Exercise
11:30 to 4:00 ........Deaf Group
12:30 .............................Bingo
Friday
The Niles SCOPE “Happy Tappers” class meets every Tuesday from 11:45
a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The instructor is Katelyn Tustin (front row, right), a
graduate of the Donna Crean Dance Studio who has been accepted in
the Akron University Dance Program. The cost is $1 per class and you
can start anytime. The focus is fun exercising to tap steps & music.
8:30 to 12:00......Lunch Site
10:30................Beginning Tap
11:00..........Intermediate Tap
12:30 ......................UNO Cards
1:00.....................500 Cards
6:30........................Bridge
SUMMER 2011
Niles
SCOPE
14 E. State Street
Niles, OH
330-544-3676
Monday
10:00 ................................Bridge
11:00............Arthritis Exercise
1:00.....................................Cards
1:00................................Quilting
4:00 -8:00..Cards & games $2
5:00........ ”Weigh Inn” Weight
Loss Support
Howland
SCOPE
8273 High Street
Warren, OH
330-609-7806
Monday
9:00....................Pinochle Club
12:30...................................Yoga
7:00................Computer Club
1st & 3rd Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
8:30....................................Bocce
9:30. ...............Square Dancing 12:30.......................,,Book Club
11:30...................................Lunch
3rd Tuesday of the Month
11:45.................Happy Tappers
starts September
1:00.................500 Tournament
12:30.........................Bingo
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Tues.)
Pre-registration required 4:30....................................Bocce
2:30....................Blood Pressure
Checks (1st & 3rd Tues.)
2 : 3 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pi n o c h l e
Wednesday
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Tues.)
9:00............Ohio Star Quilters
(1st & 3rd & 4th Wed. of the
Wednesday
Month)
10:00........................Chair YOGA
11:30...................................Lunch 10:00......................Bridge Club
1:00........................Red Hatters
11:30........VIP Lunch 3rd Wed.
(1st Wednesday of the
1:00 ....................Bingo & Cards
Month)
6:30-9:00 pm....Line Dancing
Thursday
Gloria Stone
9:30.......................Line Dancing
Includes Beginners
11:30...................................Lunch
12:30........Game Day - Euchre,
Thursday
Board Games, Wii Bowling
1:00..............Pinochle & Bridge 9:30................Computer Class
1:00-5:00.......Red Cross Blood 10:00.....Needle & String Arts
Drive-3rd Thurs. 12:30......................Red Hatters
Friday
10:00.............................Art Class
11:00.............Arthritis Exercise
11:30 .................................Lunch
12:00..............Corn Hole or Wii
1:00...................Mixed Chorus,
Every 2nd Friday, Choir Sings
At Briarfield
At The Ridge
Call About Computer Classes
(1st Thursday)
2:00.............Investment Club
(Meets @ Panera
2nd Thursday)
2:00.......Line Dance w/ Gloria
4:30..........................Card Night
Friday
9:00.................Pinochle/Cards
11:30.......................Line Dance
with Norm (Beginners)
CENTER SCHEDULES
SUMMER, 2011
Lordstown
SCOPE
Champion
SCOPE
Cortland
SCOPE
125 N. Bank Street
Open from
10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
330-637-3010
Gordon James Building
Open from
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
330-824-2173
4451 Mahoning Ave.
Open from
10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
330-847-8179
Monday
Monday
Monday
10:30..............Full Breakfast $5
Includes scrambled eggs,
bacon, French toast, biscuits
w/sausage gravy, fruit cup
juice, coffee, tea and hot
chocolate.
11:15...............................Speaker
12:30...........Painting & Crafts or
Other activities
10:30..............Gardening Club
1:15..............Arthritis Exercise
2:00.....................Woodcarving
2:00....................Billiards Team
10 :00-2:00.......................Crafts
of your choice, play cards or
do puzzles
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
Tuesday
10:00-2:30..............Free Bridge
Lessons & Candles with Lydia
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
11:00...................................Bingo
Wednesday
10:30 -12:00..............Free Wood
Carving with Frank
1:00 pm .............Free Exercise
with Roseanna
10:00-Noon......Free Glucose,
Cholestrol. and Blood
Pressure checks by Brenda
Cook, Humility of Mary
3rd Wed.
Thursday
1 0 : 0 0 . . . ..Candle M ak ing
10:00...........Bridge With Lydia
Puzzles, Cards & Sewing
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
7:00.........FREE Bridge Lessons
Friday
First Friday: Birthdays of the
Month
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
11:00...................................Bingo
Bridge, puzzles or crafts
Tuesday
9:00 ..Womens Pool Lessons
10-12..................Lunch $4
Tuesday
l. to r., Sherri Drysdale, Carol Pennza, Connie Finney, and Dorothy
Mass dressed in vintage clothing for the Mothers Day Tea at Cortland
SCOPE. The theme was vintage clothing with a talk given by Shirley
Griffin from Salem, Ohio. A luncheon of sandwiches and desserts was
served at tables decorated with different tea sets. The table cloths
were made by SCOPE members. The tea was served by the men of
SCOPE and they also helped in the kitchen.
10:30.......Book Club 1st Tues.
11:30........................Chair Yoga
1:00......................Birding Class
2:00..................Crochet Class
12:30...........Arthritic Exercise
Wednesday
Wednesday
9:00-2:00...........................Cards
11:00...........................Lunch $4
12:30..............................Bingo
$.25 per card - “Split the Pot”
final game
10:00.....................Line Dancing
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.......Open Cards
10:30................................Bridge
12:00...........Arthritis Exercise
Thursday
9:00...............................Tai Chi
11:00.......................Lunch $4
12:30........Arthritic Exercise
Thursday
10:00..........................Open Art
10:00.......Beginners Drawing
2:00......................Pool Lessons
Lordstown Family Picnic. . . a good opportunity to get to know
families better. Center, Winnie Willaman and family.
Friday
11:00.......................Lunch $4
12:30.........Special Activities
Looking for Pinochle &
Canasta Players. Call us!
Lunch served daily
for $3.00
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Dr. Ed Amicucci speaks about
reviving brain power.
Friday
10:00..........Art Group
10:00................Cards
10:30...Omelet In A Bag
1st Friday
12:00......Beginning Spanish
Birthday Pot Luck, Call For Info.
Open recreation: Darts, Pool,
and Corn Hole When Not In
Conflict With Other Activities
Three generations . . . l. to r., Jo Zambar, daughter, Pam and
granddaughter, Amanda at the Lordstown SCOPE Senior Center.
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SUMMER 2011
Seeking Society of
Honors Nominees
SOCIETY OF HONORS
Nomination Form
The S.C.O.P.E. Society of Honors recognizes outstanding individuals and
groups who provide services to Trumbull County Senior Citizens in order to
strengthen communities and improve the lives of Seniors. Nominees must be
residents of Trumbull County. Nominees must be 55 or older. Nominees may
be paid professionals who provide outstanding service to Seniors or they may
be volunteers. Sponsors are expected to notify the person or entity they wish
to nominate. Information contained in the nomination form and letter of
nomination will be used for event publications and may be released to the
Nomination Information:
Nominee Name:_________________________________________
Organization(if applicable):________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________
City:__________________ Zip:_____________
Phone:___________________ Fax:________________________
Email:_________________________________
Sponsor/Nominator Information:
Name:_________________________________________________
Address:________________________________ _______________
SCOPE Inc.’s annual Society
of Honors Program will be held
at noon September 13, 2011 at the
Trumbull Country Club in Warren.
Both professional and volunteer
honorees will be named in the
categories of Community/Good
Neighbor; Business; Government/
Safety Services; Healthcare; Labor;
Media; Recreational; Schools/
Education; Social Services/Senior
Advisory; Faith Based; and Other.
The public is invited to submit
honoree nominations to SCOPE,
Nominees must be at least age
55,and not a current SCOPE
employee. Nomination form is
at left.
City:__________________________ Zip:_____________________
Phone:________________________
Please check one category:
____ Community/Good neighbor
____Media
____Business
____Recreational
____Government/Safety services
____Schools/Education
____Healthcare
____Social Services/Senior Advocacy
____Labor
____Faith Based
____Other
Letter of Nomination:
Please provide a letter of Nomination no more than 100 words that describes the
achievements of the nominee, length of service, heroic action undertaken and/or why
this person or group deserves recognition.
Mail entries to:
S.C.O.P.E. Inc. Attention: Jane
220 W. Market St.
Warren, Ohio 44483
330-399-8846
DEADLINE: ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 8, 2011
The Lordstown SCOPE Members Family Picnic will be held Saturday, July 16th at Imperial
Park on Bailey Road.
Dinner Dance
At Howland
SCOPE
Roberts-Clark
Chapel
180 Garfield Dr. N. E.
Warren, Ohio 44483
(330) 392-2559
Niles
Chapel
415 Robbins Avenue
Niles, Ohio 44446
(330) 652-2314
Shafer-Winans
Chapel
Madasz
Chapel
164 N. High Street
Cortland, Ohio 44410
(330) 637-4986
6923 Warren-Sharon Road
Brookfield, Ohio 44403
(330) 448-6969
A dinner dance with John Gabriele will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Pre-register cost
is $10 per
person
or $12 at
the door.
Please
sign up
early so we
know how much food to purchase.
Come join us for an evening of great
entertainment and excellent food.
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SUMMER, 2011
Trumbull County Senior Court
Driver’s Safety Program
The Senior Court will provide a certified instructor
for the AARP Driver Safety Program
The course will provide the following:
Senior Defensive Driving
Safe Driving Strategies
Knowing Our Roads and Highways
Understanding Our Vehicles
The program will be offered at the Niles SCOPE
14 E. State Street, Niles, OH
July 26 from 12 pm to 4 pm
$12 for AARP members
$14 for non-members
Call 330-675-2616 or 330-469-4860 to register
Warner
House
Apartments
Designed
For Elderly/Disabled
IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE
If you enjoy your independence,
but no longer want the responsibility of
caring for your own home,
Warner House is the place for you.
Pay 30% of your income for rent and it includes utilities.
(330) 394-4321
TDD 1-800-545-1833, Ext. 224
182 High St., Warren, OH 44481
Visit The
New Champion Center
The Champion SCOPE
Senior Center has grown into a
new location. It is still located
in the Champion Center Plaza,
but a few doors down from the
original location.
Speakers
July 11th - Brian Jones, exercise
trainer with Kent Trumbull,
11:15 a.m.
August 8th - Rachel Bush,
Windsor House, 11:15 a.m.
August 15th - Charity Ricciardi,
Shepherd of the Valley, 11:15 a.m.
August 22nd - Brenda Cook,
Humility of Mary, Neighborhood Health Watch, 11:15 a.m.
Every Thursday in July
at 9 a.m. - Tai Chi
July 18th - Nicole Agani, Trumbull County Senior Services,
11:15 a.m.
July 13th - Bingo w/Rachel
Bush at 11:30 a.m.
Alice Chips, Mark Twain Revisited, 12:15 p.m.
July 27th - Windsor House,
11 a.m. - Tour & Lunch
July 25th - Cindy Demos of
Washing Square, “Hip and Knee
Replacement Rehab”, 11:15 a.m.
Coming Soon!!
Country Way Band,
Line Dancing!
August 1st - Amy Recher, Watershed Coordinator, 11:15 a.m.
Call the center at
330-847-8179
or Stop In!
Page 12, The Senior Scope
SUMMER, 2011
Motivational Therapists At Harbor Adult Day Care Ohio Senior
Carol Brown is a Motivational also put on skits and plays as well the other to the enjoyment of all. Health Insurance
Therapist at the SCOPE Harbor as listen to invited speakers and
Growing up in Warren, Ms.
Adult Day Care Center in War- performers. Some guests prefer Brown graduated from Howland Information
ren. Her job is to help care for and working in the crafts room, while High School and later attended
encourage a group of older adults
(in their 80s and 90s) who are in
the early stages of dementia and
Alzheimer’s disease.
Among the activities offered
at the center are bingo, auctions,
shuffleboard and checkers. Guests
others volunteer to help in the
kitchen.
One of this center’s programs
facilitates interaction between
Guests and students at a local
school, which has given each
group opportunities to learn about
2581 North Road, N.E.,
Warren, OH 44483
330-372-5800
FAX: 330-372-5841
Sponsors of
The Arthritis Exercise Program
classes at the local Kent State
University branch. She was state
certified as a nurse’s aide.
In November 2007, Ms. Brown
was placed in the Senior Community Service Employment
Program (SCSEP) as a trainee at
SCOPE Harbor Adult Day Care.
Ms. Brown was hired as a Motivational Therapist in August
2010. Now she works a part-time
schedule of 20 hours per week,
plus additional hours if needed.
Ms. Brown thinks her experience in caring for her own mother
and her life experience as a moth
er and grandmother have helped
to prepare her to do the job she
has today. She said that people
at SCOPE helped her cope with
the death of one of her granddaughters. Now she is giving back
through working as a Motivational
Therapist.
Her job takes a great deal of
energy because therapists have
to give of themselves, Ms. Brown
said, “You can’t pretend--empathy
with guests must be genuine
This article originally appeared in the
“Employment Express”
Imperial Skilled Care Center
Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center For Short and Long Term Needs
There will be a Welcome to
Medicare 2011 program presented
by OSHIIP, Ohio Senior Heath
Insurance Information Program
on July 12, 2011 beginning at 6
pm. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling
OSHIIP at 1-800-686-1578.
Mahoning Co. • Boardman
July 12 -Boardman Park
(Lariccia Family Center)
375 Boardman-Poland Rd.
Free Stretch
Band Clinic
at Howland
SCOPE
Brian Jones will be back to
improve body strength and joints
with a free stretch band clinic
demonstration on Tuesday, July
11, 2011. He will have extra
bands on hand so come join us
at the Howland SCOPE Senior
Center and leave feeling the improvement. Call the center at
330-609-7806 for time and any
other questions you may have.
AARP Driver Safety
Program
July 26 - 12 pm to 4 pm
Niles SCOPE Senior Center
Cardiac Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Wound Care, Trach Care,
Activity Programs, Social Services, Hospice, Optometry, Dental
and Audiology Services.
Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care.
We Accept Private Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.
We accept admissions 24/7
For tours and information contact us at
4121 Tod Ave NW, Warren, OH 44485
330-898-4033
Stop In For A Tour . . . We Are Conveniently Located Near The Route 5 Bypass.
330-675-2616
-or330-469-4860
to register
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SUMMER, 2011
Getting Help is a SNAP!
by: Charles Barber
Communications Manager
Ohio Association of Second Harvest
Foodbanks
There is a knock on your door
and when you open it, you are
greeted with a surprise. In front
of your door, there is a box of food,
but there is no one in sight. Inside
the box, you find a loaf of wheat
bread, a gallon of low-fat milk,
two cans of chicken noodle soup, a
jar of peanut butter, a box of bran
flakes and a gallon of orange juice.
The following month, there
is another knock on your front
door and when you open it, there
is no one at your door, but again,
you are greeted with a box of
nutritious food. This time the
box contains a bag of red apples,
two green peppers, a bunch of
bananas, a bag of potatoes, a loaf
of bread and three cans of tuna.
This is a situation that you
may be able to make a reality
every month for at least a year,
just few for a short trip to visit an
Ohio Benefit Bank counselor who
can help you apply for the food
assistance program. With a minimum allotment for seniors of $16
a month, it might not seem like a
jackpot to have won, but each of
the boxes of food that were just explained are examples of what can
be purchased for $16 from a grocer.
Many individuals, especially
members of our nation’s Greatest
Generation, seniors, are very hesitant to apply for and receive food
assistance, which is also known
as SNAP. There is a stigma that
people associate with programs
like food assistance, but as a program that was designed to be a
supplement for individuals with
limited incomes, food assistance
is a great way to ensure that basic elements of a person’s diet are
available each and every month.
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Local volunteer attorneys
will help you prepare the
Clinic
following documents for FREE:
Over the past five years, The
Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) has
changed the way Ohioans can
apply for assistance programs, including food assistance, the Golden Buckeye Program, Ohio’s Best
Rx program and free income tax
filing. Through The OBB, counselors are available within each
of Ohio’s 88 counties to help those
in need apply for programs that
supplement their monthly income.
These trained counselors are staff
and volunteers at churches, synagogues, senior centers and other
organizations that are available to
help throughout the community.
To learn more about The Ohio
Benefit Bank and where available counselors may be available
within your community to help
you apply for programs like food
assistance, call 1-800-648-1176
or visit www.ohiobenefits.org.
or contact SCOPE AT 330-399-8846.
Care-Free
SENIOR LIVING
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Girard, Hubbard,
Masury,
Niles and Warren
Weekly Food
Distribution at Warren
SCOPE Senior Center
220 W. Market
Warren, OH
Thursdays
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call the Warren SCOPE
Senior Center to find
out how to qualify.
330-399-8846
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
•Maintenance-free living;
•24-hour maintenance response
•Active tenant association
•Planned social activities
•Closed circuit video
•Emergency pull cord system
•Complete accessibility
Call 330-369-4985 for
more information and
application schedule
Living Wills
Powers of Attorney
Simple Wills
Health Care Powers of Attorney
A
All clinics are held
during business
hours - call for
details.
July 26
October 25
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
To qualify and set up an appointment, call the
HelpLine at 1-800-998-9454.
LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Need legal help?
Call the HelpLine at 1-800-998-9454
Serving the Trumbull County Area
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SUMMER, 2011
Howland SCOPE Members Have Many Talents
Members of the Howland SCOPE Crochet Class set aside a day of crocheting to enjoy
a brunch and listen to a presentation about vintage aprons.
The Spring Corn Hole League players observe the championship playoff, after a lunch
provided by the Howland SCOPE Center. Player, Walt Crawford, is shown tossing a corn
bag for one of the competing teams.
Windsor House
Skilled Nursing • Alzheimer’s Care
Assisted Living • Rehabilitation
Home Health Care
Now Offering Home Health Care
In addition to providing skilled nursing and assisted living communities across the
Mahoning Valley, Windsor House is now providing home health services.
Home Health by Windsor believes in the importance of helping people to live
independent and dignified lives. Each patient receives a unique, individually-tailored plan of care
and set of goals, based on their specific nursing or therapy needs.
homehealthbywindsor.com
330.545.1550
windsorhouseinc.com
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SUMMER, 2011
Weigh-Inns
Last Quarter’s
Big “Losers”
“Weigh Inns”
Weight Loss Support Group
Meets Every Monday at the Niles
S.C.O.P.E..
Weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. with a meeting from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Sue - 9.75
Rena - 6.75
Arlene 4.5
Congratulations!!
FREE LEGAL ADVICE!
Get answers to your legal
questions about:
 Debts/Bankruptcy/
Foreclosure
 Divorce/Custody/
Visitation
 Domestic Violence
 Landlord/Tenant Issues
 Expungements
Sponsored by Community Legal
Aid’s Volunteer Legal
Services Program (VLSP)
Local lawyers to provide FREE legal advice to
those who cannot afford legal fees.
July 12 ■ August 9
■ September 13
You don’t need to call
ahead...register at the
clinic between 5 pm
and 5:30 pm!
Questions? Contact VLSP
at 330-983-2695
Trumbull Co. Counsel &
Advice Clinic
Trumbull Co. One Stop
280 N. Park Ave., Warren, OH
Warren, OH 44481-1144
2nd. Tuesday of each month
Mary Steib, center, celebrates her 90th birthday with her SCOPE friends at the Niles
SCOPE Senior Center. Mary is one of the center’s most active participants. She attends
Bridge on Mondays and Thursdays; Arthritic Exercise on Mondays and Fridays; Square
Dancing on Tuesdays (where she is sometimes know as “Mario”) , and Line Dancing on
Thursdays. Happy Birthday Mary!
“Happy Tappers”
Join the Happy Tappers
Exercise Group
at the Niles SCOPE, 330-544-3676
The class is taught by Katelyn Tustin,
a Donna Crean Studio graduate
and a student of dance in the Akron
University Dance Program
Class Meets Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. and the Cost is $1.
SUMMER, 2011
Page 16 , The Senior Scope
Don’t miss the Lordstown SCOPE Craft table at the Annual Apple Cider Festival. Watch
as apples are turned into fresh, sweet apple cider. This annual fall event also features a
craft and flower show; musical entertainment; mechanical rides and carnival games;
and a variety of food available for purchase. The event will be held 9/16/2011 9/18/2011. at Lordstown School Grounds, 1824 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, Ohio
44481. Call the Lordstown SCOPE at 330-824-2173 for more information.
Getting ready to leave for Seneca Allegeny Casino on June 9, 2011. If you are feeling
lucky and want to try the slots, see the schedule on page 5. Casino trips run every month
from the Niles SCOPE Senior Center. Most trips are $20 and incentives are offered for
slots and food. Join our “party on the bus” to and from the casino with jokes, games,
and bingo. Sign up early as these trips fill up fast! Call the center at 330-544-3676.
Nora’s Place
Dementia Care for Women
Arlene Whitmarsh, Lois Lloyd, and Millard Wilson enjoying lunch at the Member
Appreciation Luncheon and Concert at the Niles SCOPE Senior Center.
Nora’s Place has expanded!
Let us take care of someone you love who is suffering from
dementia. Visit today for more information about our services.
Briarfield at The Ridge
3379 Main Street
Mineral Ridge, Ohio 44440
330-652-9901
SCOPE, Inc.
of Trumbull County
Home Care Services
Home Health Aides
Homemaker Services
Chore Services
Independent Living
Assistance
Discounts for SCOPE Members
330-399-8846