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Newsletter - 6 June no merge.pub
The Senior Voice Page 1 June 2015 The Senior Voice Oxford Senior Center 12 East Locust Street, Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-5244 www.oxfordseniors.org email: oxsrctr@zoominternet.net IN THIS ISSUE Director’s Corner The long-awaited summer season is upon us. It’s time to prepare for the hot weather which is ahead. Make sure your fans and air conditioners are in proper operating condition. Don’t be caught short and have the lengthy hot weather arrive and not be ready. Check that all of your windows open properly and screens are in good shape. Good ventilation is important in the warm weather. Thanks to all who helped with our Take-Out Spaghetti Dinner and Spring Breakfast fundraisers. We made a little money and had a good time. We could not do these things without all of you. See the info below regarding our Hoagie Sale on Thursday, June 26th. Orders need to be in by Friday, June 19th. Call the Center to order your hoagie. Thanks for supporting our fundraisers!! The Jennersville YMCA Senior Leadership team will again assemble the hoagies. I want to thank a few individuals for devoting their time and energy to your Center by serving on the Participants’ Council. Alice Buckley, Laura McKinney and Elsie Gehron are finishing three-year terms on the Council. Floss Duvall and Grant Troop are finishing one-year terms as Alternates. The Council makes recommendations on activities and helps with fundraisers. Their help is invaluable. Please thank them when you see them. Have a safe and healthy June, Jim Director’s Corner Misc. Information Cover Coming Events Memorials, Thank you Activity Information Birthday Party Information 2 Information & Referral 3 Calendar of Activities 4 Hot Menu 5 Cold Menu 6 Birthdays Renewing & New Members Kind Wishes 7 Trips and Misc. Info 8 Miscellaneous Information 9 Health & Wellness 10 Programs, Misc. 11, 12 Computer Classes 13 Board, Council, Staff and Instructors 14 “INDEPENDENCE Day Picnic” As a summer fundraiser, we are having a “Hoagie Sale” On Friday, June 26, 2015 Hoagies must be ordered ahead of time so we know how many to prepare. They can be picked up between 11AM and 2PM. Orders need to be in by Friday, June 19th Large Ham or Turkey hoagies are available. You can see any Participants’ Council Member, Staff or Board member or just call the Center to order your hoagie. WEATHER PERMITTING, Our Independence Day Picnic will be held in the Oxford Memorial Park on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Fun and games start at 10 AM. We will have coffee & refreshments, cards, shuffleboard and scrabble. 12:45 pm - Luken’s German Band will entertain us If by chance we have inclement weather, we will be at the CENTER. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Oxford Area Senior Center is to enhance the quality of life of senior citizens in Southern Chester County by providing programs and services that promote health, wellness, and fellowship. The Senior Voice Page 2 THANKS TO LAST MONTH’S…… JUNE COMING EVENTS DATE VOLUNTEERS Becky Buckland Sally Arter Evelyn Stumpo Ruth Moore Jane Freeman Kristie Depew Luke Picone John Tercha Dan Margist Harry Gesner Bonnie Smith Daniel Keller Barabe Lipat All Spring Breakfast helpers IN KIND GIFTS Giant Food Store, Jennersville Philips Florist Arthur & Patricia Cordivano Henrietta Keenan Dana Cornick DONORS Oxford Womens Club Hutton Family Help Fund, a Fund of the CCCF Borough of Oxford Beth MacMillan matching gift From The Boeing Company BIRTHDAY DAY CELEBRATION 1 Farmers Market Vouchers available 1 10:30 am Participants’ Council 1 Affilia Home Health Care w/Linda Love 3 Trip - Bird In Hand “Josiah for President” w/West Grove Seniors 5 Make It & Take It w/Becky Buckland 8 Gambling 101 Bingo Holcomb Behavioral Health w/Amanda Chavey 9 9-2 Chester County 50Plus Expo at Church Farm School (pg 9) 10 9:30-12 Reflexology w/ Elaine by appt only 12 Reminiscent Corner History of Ice Cream Soda 15 The Power of Nutrition - LLG Workshop w/ Carol Sweeney 15 6:30pm Art on Canvas (pg12) 16 Jane Freeman by appt only 16 3:00 Senior Center Board Meeting 17 1:00 Audiologist Mike Piscotty Our June birthday party will be held on Friday, June ?? Entertainment will be: Kevin Pierce Please sign up early! Please leave cards only for the people who attend the party. PARTY PRIZES WON May Birthday Party winners were: Winner of 50/50 drawing: Bob Bradley EVENTS 7:00pm Astronomy Workshop (pg12) 19 Come & Get it Prize were won by: Ralph Emerson Last day to order Hoagies 19 Birthday Party w/Kevin Pierce The Birthday lunches was won by: John Baker & Harold Broomell 22 Medicare 101w/Sally Arter 24 9:30-12 Reflexology w/ Elaine by appt only 24 10:30-12:00 Constituent Outreach 26 11-2 Hoagie Sale Frustration Game 29 Hometown Health Chiropractic Rehabilitation w/Josh Gregory 30 Jane Freeman by appt only You may purchase tickets for the 50/50 before lunch at $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00. Names for the Come & Get it drawing come from the daily sign in sheets. The drawings are held before Lunch. IN MEMORY We wish to offer our condolences to the family and acquaintances of our dear friends. Lynn McGhee and Alice Strohmaier Endowment Fund Donation We wish to thank the following donors for their donations: In Memory of Alice Strohmaier Sylvia Reyburn, Avanell Pyle Jane Freeman, Janet Bowers, Pete & Sue Matarese, Barb Hill, Joanne Matarese, Alice Buckley, Francis Iacobucci Jr., Hazel Shoemaker, Philip & Marie Dougherty Chester County Conservation District Richard & Charlotte Sprenkle, Karl & Rose Strohmaier, Peggy Holbrook, Jim & Mary McLeod Senior Center staff In Memory of Lynn McGhee Jane Freeman Alice Buckley Peggy Holbrook Jim & Mary McLeod Senior Center staff JULY COMING EVENTS 2 4th of July Celebration in Memorial Park w/Luken’s German Band 3 Closed for the Holiday 9 Rainbow Dinner Theatre Trip (pg 8) 19 Nashville, TN Trip (pg 8) Event/Programs are at 12:45 pm unless otherwise noted. Please check out our Activity Calendar on page 4. Additional information on some events will be in various ads throughout the newsletter. The Senior Voice Page 3 INFORMATION & REFERRAL Spring! It’s that time of year. Seems everyone is preparing for something - graduation, weddings, sports events and trips. Be sure to use sun screen when outside for long periods of time, as well as drinking plenty of water. Just learned that one of the causes of depression is dehydration. Preventive action is far better than treating sun burn and dehydration after the fact!! People are asking a lot of questions regarding the Health Reform Law. The new law addresses Medicare in a number of ways. Many effective dates of parts of the bill are still yet to be determined. Dates that are definite are: Sept. 30, 2015 you’ll receive your Annual Notice of Change & Evidence of Coverage documents from your Part D Plan. Beginning Oct. 15. 2015 until Dec. 7, 2015 you’ll be able to add, drop or switch Part D Plans. After Dec. 7th you’re locked in to your plan for all of 2016. The plan becomes effective Jan. 1, 2016. Even with all the warnings last year, some didn’t check their plans and are stuck with bad plans this year. Don’t delay this year!! A great plan one year can be the worst plan the next year!! Plan ahead! If you or someone you know is turning 65 in the next several months, now is the time to start planning your Medicare coverage. Even if you plan to work for a while, some company plans will not cover you if you’re eligible for Medicare. Medicare eligibility is age 65, no matter when you begin drawing Social Security. You will automatically receive your Medicare card before your 65th birthday only if you are currently receiving Social Security benefits, you just need to decide how you need to be covered. Clarification of your coverage with you or your spouse’s employer is the first step in the process. I’ll be glad to answer any of your questions concerning this - just don’t wait too long, there are periods of guaranteed coverage and eligibility. Don’t miss yours! Medicare 101 classes are scheduled to be held here at the Center during the day on Monday, June 22nd and Monday, October 12th at 12:45pm and evening classes on Wednesday, August 12th and Monday, September 14th at 7:00pm. We’re offering day and evening classes to accommodate those still working. This is the time to get prepared for the changes you and/or your friends will experience turning 65. We will address signing up for Medicare and the various options available for prescription, medical & hospital insurance coverage. Mark the dates now and tell your friends. Call for an appointment anytime you have questions. Farmer’s Market vouchers will be available on MONDAY, JUNE 1st after 11am. Please refer to the list that shows income limits for this year. Take advantage of this offering. Have a great June. Get out and enjoy the sunshine! # in household monthly yearly 1 $1,815 $21,775 2 $2,456 $29,471 3 $3,097 $37,167 ftÄÄç WHAT IS INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE? From time to time we all know we need information but have no idea how to find answers. WHO IS SALLY ARTER? Sally is the Center’s very own Information & Assistance Specialist. Her responsibilities include helping you find the answers to your questions. REFER WEB The Chester County Department of Human Services is pleased to introduce Refer Web, an Information and Referral web-based application. Simply visit their website at www.chesco.org/human. Once on the site, locate the Refer Web icon, click on it and start searching. The Senior Voice Page 4 MON JUNE 2015 ACTIVITIES TUE WED 1. 10:30 Participants Council Meeting 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 12:45 Home Health Care Month Affilia Home Health w/Linda Love RN 1:00 Computer Class 2. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Crafts w/Thelma 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 11 Practice Tai Chi 12:45 Cards 4:15 Zumba 3. Trip - Bird In Hand “Josiah for President” w/West Grove Seniors. 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 10-11 Blood Pressure 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 8. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 12:45 Gambling 101 Bingo Holcombe Behavioral Health w/ Amanda Chavey 1:00 Computer Class 9. 9-2 Chester County 50+ Expo at Church Farm 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Crafts w/Thelma 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 11 Practice Tai Chi 12:45 Cards 1:30 Computer Q&A 4:15 Zumba THU FRI 4. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Needlework 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 12:45 Cards 4:15 Zumba 5. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10. 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 9:30-12 Reflexology 10-11 Blood Pressure 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 11. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Needlework 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 12. 12:45 Bingo 12:45 Cards 2-4 Technology Help 4:15 Zumba 16. 9:00 Jane Freeman 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Crafts w/Thelma 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 11 Practice Tai Chi 12:45 Cards 1:30 Computer Class 3:00 Annual Board Meeting 4:15 Zumba 17. 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-11 Blood Pressure 12:45 Bingo 1:00 Hearing Appointments w/ Mike Piscotty 2-4 Technology Help 18. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Needlework 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 22. 23. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Technology Help 10-12 Crafts w/Thelma 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 12:45 Medicare 101 11 Practice Tai Chi w/Sally Arter 12:45 Cards 1:00 Computer Class 1:30 Computer Class 24. 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 9:30-12 Reflexology 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-11 Blood Pressure 10:00 Computer Q&A 10:30-12 Constituent Outreach 15. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10:00 Computer Q&A 12:45 The Power of Nutrition - LLG Workshop w/ Carol Sweeney 1:00 Computer Class 6:30 Art on Canvas 12:45 Bingo 4:15 Zumba 29. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 12:45 Hometown Health, Chiropractic, Rehabilitation w/Josh Gregory 12:45 Make It & Take It w/Becky Buckland 7:00 Astronomy Workshop 12:45 Bingo 2-4 Technology Help 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 12:45 Reminiscent Corner History of Ice Cream Sodas 19. BIRTHDAY PARTY DAY 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 12:45 Cards 12:45 Kevin Pierce 4:00 Zumba Last Day to order Hoagies 25. 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Needlework 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 26. 11-2 Hoagie Sale 12:45 Cards 4:15 Zumba 30. 9:00 Jane Freeman 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 10-12 Crafts w/Thelma 10:00 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class 11 Practice Tai Chi 12:45 Cards 1:30 Computer Class 4:15 Zumba Rover Transportation Provided 10-12 Cards/Scrabble 12:45 Frustration Game The Senior Voice Page 5 MON JUNE 2015 MENU Call 610-932-5244 - Business Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Call to sign up for lunch by 3pm Wednesday for the ENTIRE following week. MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - Meal served at 12:00 pm TUE WED THU FRI 1. Fish Patty Sandwich Wheat Bun Lettuce & Tomato Cole Slaw Tartar Sauce Pound Cake w/ Blueberries/Topping 2. Veal Parmesan Marinara Sauce Mozzarella Cheese Rotini Pasta Green Beans Whole Wheat Bun Fresh Orange 3. Roast Beef Au Jus Wheat Kaiser Roll Mashed Potatoes Tropical Fruit Horseradish Sauce 4. Lentil Soup/Saltines Honey Lemon Chicken Honey Lemon Sauce Brown Rice Pilaf Broccoli Fresh Apple Slices 5. Beef Stew w/Gravy Potatoes & Carrots Whole Wheat Roll Red Jell-O Graham Crackers 8. Mixed Fruit Juice Turkey A La King Mixed Vegetables Cream Sauce Egg Noodles Wheat Bread Stick Pear 9. Veg. Navy Bean Soup Baked Tilapia Red Creole Sauce Baked Potato/Sour Cr. Green Beans Granola Bar Wheatsworth Crackers 10. Orange Juice Tossed Salad/Italian Beef a Roni Italian Vegetables Wheat Breadstick Tapioca Pudding 11. Chicken Cordon Bleu Cheese Sauce Parslied Noodles Collard Greens Whole Wheat Roll Pineapple Chunks 12. Vegetable Soup Cheeseburger Lettuce & Tomato Whole Wheat Bun Cole Slaw Ketchup Peach Halves 15. Roast Turkey/Gravy Stuffing Carrots Cranberry Sauce Whole Wheat Roll Fruit Cocktail 16. Cranberry Juice Crab Cake Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Cocktail Sauce Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Orange 17. Father’s Day Romaine Salad w/ Cherry Tomatoes Oven Fried Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Roasted Baby Carrots Roll Chocolate Cake 18. Orange Juice Chicken Cacciatore Green Beans White Rice Corn Muffin Pear Halves 19. Birthday Party Tossed Salad/Italian Ziti & Meatballs Marinara Sauce Italian Vegetables Italian Bread Oatmeal Cookies 22. Minestrone Soup Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions Tomato Sauce 4” Club Roll Wedge Fries Diced Pears 23. Tomato Soup/Crackers Chicken Cheese Steak American Cheese 4” Club Roll Corn Cobbett Ketchup Mandarin Oranges 24. Beef Strognoff Brown Rice Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Orange 25. Mushroom Barley Soup Tossed Salad/Italian BBQ Chicken Sandwich Wheat Hamburger Bun Vegetarian Baked Beans Whole Wheat Crackers Melon Chunks 26. Orang Juice Meatloaf w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Whole Wheat Roll Vanilla Wafers 29. Grape Juice Roast Turkey/Gravy Peas Mashed Sweet Potatoes Whole Wheat Roll Applesauce 30. Mixed Fruit Juice Salisbury Steak Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Spinach Whole Wheat Roll Yogurt w/Granola SENIORS 60 & ABOVE DONATION $2.00 INDIVIDUALS UNDER 60 $4.40 ALL MEALS SERVED WITH COFFEE, TEA.(HOT OR COLD) MILK / MARGARINE SERVED DAILY Senior Center membership is not required for those 60 and older to participate in the lunch program. Chester County residents 60 and older are invited to attend their local Senior Center to enjoy a noon time meal. There is no cost for the meal but you must reserve your meal two days in advance of meal service. A voluntary confidential contribution of $2.00 is appreciated toward the cost of the meal but is not required. The official registration and financial information of Chester County Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Rover Transportation Available The Senior Voice Page 6 MON JUNE 2015 COLD MENU Call 610-932-5244 - Business Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Call to sign up for lunch by 3pm Wednesday for the ENTIRE following week. MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - Meal served at 12:00 pm TUE WED THU FRI 1. No Cold Meal 2. Orange Juice Turkey Ham &Swiss Cheese On Rye Bread Macaroni Salad Tomato & Onion Salad Banana 3. Cranberry Juice Chicken Pasta Salad Tomato Salad Saltine Crackers Applesauce 4. Chef’s Salad Ham, Turkey & American French Dressing Wheat Roll/Crackers Fresh Apple Slices 5. Grape Juice Chicken Sandwich Lettuce & Tomato Whole Wheat Bun Cole Slaw Grapes 8. No Cold Meal 9. Apple Juice Cheese & Fruit Plate Cottage Cheese Melon & Strawberries Baby Carrots Corn Muffin/Crackers Fresh Orange 10. Cranberry Juice Turkey Ham & Cheese Whole Wheat Bread Lettuce & Tomato Green Bean Salad Grapes 11. Orange Juice Italian Hoagie Cappicola, Salami & Provolone Cole Slaw Pineapple Chunks 12. Oriental Chicken Salad Grilled Chicken Strips Salad Mix Mandarin Oranges Chow Mein Noodles Whole Wheat Roll Oriental Dressing Fortune Cookies 15. No Cold Meal 16. Turkey Club Sandwich Lettuce & Tomato Whole Wheat Bread Potato Salad Mayonnaise Fresh Apple Slices 17. Orange Juice Tuna Salad Plate Tossed Salad w/ Tomato Italian Dressing Whole Wheat Roll Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 18. Grape Juice Corned Beef Special Cole Slaw Russian Dressing Rye Bread Peaches 19. Birthday Party Apple Juice Chicken Salad Whole Wheat Kaiser Cucumber Salad Tropical Fruit 22. No Cold Meal 23. American Hoagie Turkey Ham, Salami Lettuce & Tomato Wheat Hoagie Roll Fruit Cocktail 24. Apple Juice Turkey Wrap Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Mixed Fruit Graham Crackers 25. Orange Juice Egg Salad Platter Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Wheat Roll Fresh Pear 26. Apple Juice Chicken Caesar Salad Romaine Lettuce Caesar Dressing Wheat Roll Mandarin Oranges 29. No Cold Meal 30. Cranberry Juice Tuna Macaroni Salad Tossed Salad/Tomato Wheatsworth Crackers Ranch Dressing Fresh Orange SENIORS 60 & ABOVE DONATION $2.00 INDIVIDUALS UNDER 60 $4.40 ALL MEALS SERVED WITH COFFEE, TEA.(HOT OR COLD)MILK / MARGARINE SERVED DAILY ROVER (Paratransit) RESERVATIONS Rover (Paratransit) reservations must be called into the Center OR sign up on the daily meal reservation lists by 3pm Wednesday for the ENTIRE following week so we may give the Rover (Paratransit) office their required notice. Call us at (610) 932-5244 for reservations. The Senior Voice Page 7 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 12 13 JUNE GREETINGS PAGE JUNE BIRTHDAYS GUY ALDRED ELIZABETH J. FRANK ROBERTA JANE BAILEY JOHN ORR KINNAIRD PATRICIA A. TEMPLE JANET R. TOMPKINS WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS LOUISE S. COOPER MARY E. DEVITO NANCY LEE SAVAGE WALTER S. KEBALO THELMA J. REEDER JERRY N. ARNOLD SHIRLEY P. DOWDY HELEN L. VANSANT ANNA M. MURPHY GWEN R. CORNELL VIRGINIA H. FULTON HELGA HANELT ALMA REYNOLDS ROBERT MCNICHOL JOHN R. HENDERSON ANNA W. STANTON PATRICIA A. CRAMTON NEIL D. KRIVANEK SHERIDAN TALTOAN ROBERTA ANN MCMANUS RENEWING Helen Debaccco Richard Debacco Beatrice Brantner Virginia Melrath Alonzo (Lonnie) Brown Velma (Jane) Brown Charlotte Fiske Patricia Barker Arthur Cordivano Patricia Cordivano Amy Harris 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 GENE F. PATRICK MARTHA B. LEVY JANET E. MACINTYRE NORMA JANE DELONG MARIE-LOUISE MEYERS ELSIE J. URSINO BARBARA H. HAMILTON LEWIS M. WATSON GAIL E. MACDONALD MILDRED G. SUMMERS MARILYN R. CUMMINGS JUNE B. CONNER JAMES L. RHOADS NORMA I. ALSINA SUMIE F. MCCARDELL VIRGINIA A. HUESTIS CONSTANCE MILLER ARTHUR J. RYAN MARIO G. FALCONIO RONA K. OBERT JUNE GOLLY BARRY L. MASON CLARENCE L. WEBSTER YVONNE B. HERR PATSY L. TO JEAN E. HAMBLIN ANITA V CAMPBELL David Ross Grant Troop Margaret Appel John Mc Limans Donna Limans Eleanor Inforzato Robert Barnett Mary Kallander Billie Matson Hazel Shoemaker Rose Peluchette John Peluchette Bill Waltz Patsy To Chubby Arnold Tacy Wilson Darla Moore Louis Neyman Audrey Neyman Dot Weeks Jeanie Castelli BONNIE S. SMITH JUNE MACAULEY NANCY BOWDEN ARVIL WAYNE PREWITT II DOBSON M. GRIER RUTH ANN KEPLER RALPH D. PRICE ANNE M. BARINGER FAY D. JAMISON CATHERINE S. PETRY JOHN H. RICKARDS PATRICIA I. CORDIVANO BEATRICE V. BRANTNER MARLENE HAMMOND SANDRA HENDERSON CLARABELL SHOOP FRANCES K. REYBURN ROBERT RANKIN EDIENE RINGLER MARYANN T. SEEFELDT JOSEPH W. ROSS NEW MEMBERS Carol Timmons Francis Leadem Gloria Manning Glenn Huss Patricia Gray Barbara Hall Judith Henry Janice Weaver OUR BEST WISHES & THOUGHTS GO TO: Family of Lynn McGhee Family of Alice Strohmaier Theresa Taylor Margaret Jane McMaster Ruth Crampton Beryl Sprout (Granddaughter) Don Arter Mary Bills Dorothy Waltz 24 24 24 24 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 29 29 29 30 30 Frank Ritchie Dorothy Ritchie Judy Phillips Phyllis Rutherford Peggy Teel Virginia Fulton Joy Garber Violet Steel Lucille Fulton The Senior Voice Page 8 State Senator Andrew Dinniman’s Constituent Outreach Representative Tyler Arkatin will be at our Senior Center on Wednesday, June 24th from 10:30am to noon to answer any question you may have regarding Commonwealth of PA programs and services they offer. A representative from Senator Dinniman’s office will be at our center on the 4th Wednesday of every month at that same time. He will have 2014 Rent and Tax Rebate forms with him! TRIPS June 3, Wednesday: Bird In Hand “Josiah for President” w/West Grove Seniors. Call: Janet Gregg, 610-255-4477 for information. Cost: $65 July 9, Thursday: Rainbow Dinner Theatre “Too Many Cooks.” Motor coach ride, Lunch, Show, & Driver tip. Leave: 10:30 Return: 4:00 Cost: $55 July 19: Nashville Tennessee w/Dian Steffy 6 Days–5 Nights. 5 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners & lots of shows, tours & trip to Grand Ole Opry. Call: Dian, 610-932-5244 for more information. Cost: $700 double occupancy A Special Thanks to all our VOLUNTEERS Board of Directors Annual Meeting Notice Since the June newsletter is the final edition of our fiscal year, it seems only proper to thank all of you who so diligently share your time with us. The Center staff spends much time planning and scheduling all of the various activities that we provide to the senior community. However, without the many hours that the volunteers spend assisting us, these activities would not be successful. So, from all of us to all of our dedicated volunteers, The Annual Meeting of the Oxford Area Senior Center Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 3PM in the lunchroom of the senior center. The Nominating Committee will present a slate of nominees who will be elected to the Center Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee will also present a slate of officers including President, Vice President Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary to be elected to one-year terms on the Board of Directors expiring on June 30, 2016. Leda Widdoes, Corresponding Secretary A Big THANK YOU We sadly announce that after a very brief illness, our Hostess Lynn McGhee passed away on Tuesday May 5th. She is survived by five very loving daughters, ten grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. A Memorial LYNN McGHEE Service was held at the Oxford Nazarene Church on Saturday May 9th honoring her life as a mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and dear friend. Lynn joined the Senior Center staff on November 21, 2011 and brought her smile and tremendous personality to work for 3 1/2 years. She will be missed and certainly not forgotten by all whose lives she touched. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family. With great sadness we inform you that Alice Strohmaier passed away on Wednesday April 29th at her home after a battle with cancer. Her five children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren will deeply miss her. Alice was a fixture at the Senior ALICE STROHMAIER Center from May 1991 thru June 2010 where she was the bookkeeper for all twenty years. After retirement she returned to the Center to volunteer at our many food fundraisers. She was always willing to help in any way she could. She too will be missed but certainly not forgotten Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Strohmaier family. The Senior Voice Page 9 PARTICIPANTS’ COUNCIL CORNER Be a part of your center “Get Involved” LEARNING CENTER - The Oxford Area Senior Center is a Learning Center. Check your newsletter for information on activities, workshops and informative programs. Also check online at www.oxfordseniors.org. We are always open to suggestions. Please use our suggestion box. PARKING - You are able to park on the streets of Locust, Hodgson and Maryland. If space is limited, we have permission to park in the Nazarene Church parking lot as long as there is no activity happening there. They are located just one block away. COATS/SWEATERS - In recent months we have accumulate many coats and sweaters left here by attendees. Any of these items that are not claimed after one month will be used as Bingo Prizes. If you are donating items to us, please check with Sally to make sure she needs the items for Bingo. We cannot use them for any other purpose. If Sally does not need the items, please donate them to Neighborhood Services or Goodwill. Thank you. Legal Services Free Legal Advice The Chester County Dept. of Aging Services is making an attorney available to senior residents of Chester County on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This service is free to senior residents of Chester County. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Dept. of Aging at 610344-6350. All appointments are at the Dept. of Aging in West Chester. Exclusive Invitation to Chester County 50plus EXPO Mark your calendar now to come to the Chester County 50plus EXPO, the area’s premier information and entertainment event focused on the 50+ community! The 12th annual Chester County 50plus EXPO will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at Church Farm School, 1001 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton. Admission is free! This dynamic, one-day event is specially designed to provide access to information about products and services that are relevant to the lives of the 50+ community! Presented to you by OLP Event, the EXPO will feature more than 90 exhibitors providing up-to-date information that is focused on you - your health, your lifestyle, and your needs. With free health screenings, entertainment, and door prizes, the 50plus EXPO is a unique hybrid of timely, relevant information in a fun, easygoing atmosphere geared toward serving you. And it’s all free - admission and parking will be available at no cost to visitors. So come and spend a few hours or spend the whole day at the Chester County 50plus EXPO! For more information, please call (717) 285-1350 or visit www.50plusExpoPA.com. SENIOR COMMODITY FOOD BOXES If you or someone you know is at least 60 yrs. old and has low income, please register for the Senior Commodity Food Box that is available to qualifying Legal Helplines seniors each month. The Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline is a toll-free, state wide hotline for legal information, advice, and referral service Each box consists of canned fruit, for Pennsylvania senior citizens (60 years and older). This is a meat & vegetables, pasta, juice, milk, free and confidential telephone service, staffed by attorneys cereal, and cheese!! Mon-Thu from 10:00am-2:00pm. Call 1-877-727-7529. You Proof of income & age is required at can also visit their website http://seniorlawcenter.org/ for more sign up. There is no charge for this information. food. Legal Aid Advice & Referral Helpline For more information contact Legal Aid of Southeastern PA operates a toll-free telephone Sally Arter intake, brief advice and referral system. If eligible, you can (610) 932-5244 receive immediate assistance with a legal question or concern. Call 877-429-5994, Mon-Thu, from 9:00am-1:00 pm. 12 East Locust Street, Oxford, PA 19363 The Senior Voice Page 10 Health and Wellness Programs Exercise Classes Healthways’ Silver Sneakers Fitness Program is a comprehensive older-adults physical activities program that addresses the needs of the 60 + year old population. Muscular Strength & Range of Movement is the core class of this Program and the focus of this creative multi-level conditioning exercise class. Senior Center membership is not required for individuals 60 and older to participate in the Silver Sneakers class. Please join our Instructor Barbara McAdams on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10AM - 10:45AM and get yourself back in shape. Come and see how much better you’ll feel after a 45 minute workout.. And there is no cost for this program. Practice Tai Chi for fitness and health Improve health & well being Improve balance & strength Improve concentration Lower blood pressure Relieve stress & anxiety Practice group meets Tuesdays 11am-11:30am Cost is only $5.00 per session Barbara McAdams ATCQA Certified Instructor Ditch the Workout and Join the Party! ZUMBA fitness classes ADULTS OF ALL AGES WELCOME!! Classes are every Tuesday & Thursday at 4:15-5:00 PM Just $3 a class! Bring a friend or 2 or 3!! Kim Malone, Certified Zumba Instructor For more information, call Kim @ 610-620-4676 or Jim McLeod @ (610) 932-5244 WANTED Can tabs from soda, or soup cans are being collected for DUPONT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. Save all of your can tabs, place them in a plastic bag and drop them off at the Senior Center. THANK YOU!! Kennett Area Senior Center’s “Neighbors in Action” NEED HELP BALANCING YOUR CHECKBOOK? This program is looking for volunteers in the For those of you who need help balancing your Oxford, Lincoln University and Nottingham checkbook or paying a few bills, Jane Freeman, can help areas who might have a few hours per week, you. You must contact Jane directly to schedule your every other week or month, to be a companion to appointment. She can be reached at (610) 932-2619. If she an area senior who might be home-bound, or a is not there, leave a message with your phone number and caregiver to a loved one living with them, that she will return your call. This is a very helpful, free service needs a few hours of relief. If you have a few that she is volunteering her time to do. Make sure you hours to spare and are interested in helping thank her!! All appointments are here at the Center. someone locally with friendship or assistance Jane will be here: caring for someone, please call the Tuesday, June 16 and 30 NIA Coordinator, Berta Rains 610-444-4143 Free Bread Blood Pressure Checks Your time will be rewarded with the feeling of Every Wednesday helping someone who could use a friend!! Volunteer nurse Kathie Roy morning, the Giant Food THANK YOU!! is at the Center on most store in Jennersville Wednesday mornings from donates it’s two day-old 10am to 11am . Stop by, AUDIOLOGIST bread and pastries to our have your blood pressure Michael Piscotty, Audiologist: Superior Center. Pick up some checked, enjoy some coffee Products, Exceptional Warranty, bread while you’re here. or tea and spend some time Outstanding Service. with us. Baked goods used as Mike will be here June 17, 2015 at 1 PM Bingo prizes. For appointment call: 610-932-5244 We now have Batteries to sell. Ask the staff. The Senior Voice Page 11 Upcoming Programs Home Health Care Month Affilia Home Health Discover the Benefits of Reflexology w/ Linda Love, RN on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 12:45 pm Reflexology: A caring touch that reduces stress and enhances quality of life. Make It & Take It w/ Becky Buckland on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 12:45 pm ElainePinno,certi iedRe lexologistwillbeat theSeniorCenterforhalf‐hourRe lexology sessions.ThereisacostforaRe lexology session.Thismethodofrelaxationre lexology isusedforstressreductionandrelaxation, painrelief,immunesystemstrengthening,as wellasdigestionandcirculationimprovement. Gambling 101 Bingo Holcombe Behavioral Health w/ Amanda Chavey on When: Where: Cost: June10&24,2015 From9:30amto12:00pm OxfordAreaSeniorCenter $20forhalf‐hoursession Monday, June 8, 2015 at 12:45 pm RSVP:Spaceislimited…makeanappointment today.Call610‐932‐5244or email:oxsrctr@zoominternet.net Reminiscent Corner History of Ice Cream Sodas LIVE, LEARN, GROW WORKSHOP on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 12:45 pm Medicare 101 w/Sally Arter on THE POWER OF NUTRITION Monday, June 22, 2015 at 12:45 pm THE BEST FOOD CHOICES NOURISH OUR BODIES, OUR MINDS, & OUR SPIRITS!! COME & LEARN WHAT FOODS OFFER THE BEST PROTECTION AGAINST DISEASE & SUPPORT YOUR BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT! Frustration Game on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 12:45 pm Hometown Health Chiropractic Rehabilitation w/Josh Gregory on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 12:45 pm MONDAY, JUNE 15TH, 2015 12:45 PM PRESENTER: CAROL E. SWEENEY, MA, RD, LDN SPONSORED BY PENNSYLVANIA DEPT. OF AGING The Senior Voice Page 12 Live, Learn, Grow ART ON CANVAS Artist, Amy Hathaway presents Gerber Daisies. She will transform the Center into a festive art studio with all the supplies and music included. She will walk you through your very own masterpiece that you take home in about 2 hours. Grab a friend and join us for a truly delightful experience. Monday, June 15, 2015 6:30 PM $25 per Adult RSVP Oxford Senior Center @ 610-932-5244 or oxsrctr@zoominternet.net Cash or checks payable to Amy Hathaway, due night of the event. This class will be a basic introduction to the night sky. No telescopes or equipment will be needed. We will talk about and identify planets, stars and a few surprises in the night sky. Everyone has heard of constellations and we will talk about some of them and their history. The class will go on rain or shine. Computer simulations, like you see in a planetarium, will be used indoors if the weather is bad. Some of the things we will discuss: 1. How can you tell if you are seeing a star or a planet 2. What is a star anyway? How many are there? How far away are they? 3. What is our sun? How far away is it? What makes it hot and bright? How much fuel does it have left? 4. What is Orion’s belt? 5. How do I find the North Star? 6. What is the brightest star in the sky? 7. What is a black hole? 8. How fast does light travel through space? 9. What do you mean you are sure I have never seen the little dipper? 10. Is the Big Dipper a constellation? 11. What is the Milky Way We are sure there will be many other questions as well. Dress for outdoors and bring your questions about stars and beyond! Wednesday, June 17th Oxford Senior Center 7PM To RSVP for this FREE Program call 610-932-5244 or email oxsrctr@zoominternet.net Ted Trevorrow, the presenter, is a member of the Delaware Astronomical Society at Mount Cuba Observatory in Greenville Delaware which has allowed him access to experts in the field and equipment to pursue his hobby. His main interest is Cosmology, the study of the evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe as a whole. The Senior Voice Page 13 Are you looking for structured lessons or do you just need a little help from time to time? We have structured computer classes on a variety of subjects from the Basic course that covers a little bit of everything to specific topics. These classes are 4 week and 12 week long courses. In addition, we offer a time for you to stop in several times each month to just get answers on specific issues such as what is Facebook, how do I send an email, how can I print out driving directions to my friends house, etc. Come to any of the Q&A sessions and Colleen can help you. Do you have problems understanding your cell phone, smart phone or tablets (iPad, Kindle, Nexus, Samsung, Google , Microsoft Surface)? Then come to one of the Technology Help Open Sessions and learn how to use your device. As always, we are here to help you understand the technology of today. Upcoming Classes for Adults We offer computer classes unlike anywhere else. Classes are hands-on with a detailed instruction in a non-intimidating and patient environment. Questions are encouraged and each student receives a manual. Please stop by and pick up a Computer Class Course Description. ONE HOUR-ONE DAY CLASSES in JUNE 2015 Classes are $5 per class QUESTION & ANSWER Come join us for a Q&A session. Questions can be regarding ANY computer related subject. Please arrive at the start time. 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 11:00 am 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesday, June 9 Monday, June 15 Wednesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 24 TECHNOLOGY HELP Open Session for technology help with your 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm electronic devices. Come anytime during the session. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 10 Wednesday, June 17 Monday, June 22 Wednesday, June 24 CLASSES BEGINNING IN JUNE 2015 Classes will begin on June 16, 2015, REGISTER BY June 10, 2015 DAY CLASSES - CLASSES ARE 1 ½ HOUR SESSIONS DESCRIPTION LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR COMPUTER Basic Computer Class (12 week course) DAY/TIME BEGIN DATE Tuesday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 16 Private lessons are available for a fee, at the Center or your home. Please contact Colleen Owens at 610-932-5244 or 610-806-6337, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Fees for the classes are as follows: COMPUTER INFORMATION A Computer Class Course Description and Fee Schedule can be obtained from our web site or by contacting Colleen. Registration is very important - To register for a class stop in or call Colleen. Check out our web site for complete details on all classes. 12 E. Locust Street, Oxford, PA 610-932-5244 Email: caowens@oxfordseniors.org www.oxfordseniors.org Click on Computers Hours are: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Seniors Non Seniors 12 Week Course 4 Week Course 1 hr/1 dy Day Evening Day Evening $60 $85 $35 $45 $5 $100 $125 $60 $85 $5 COMPUTER QUESTIONS?? Colleen will be happy to answer your computer questions. Here is how to contact her: Come to one of the Q&A sessions listed above. Call Colleen at 610-932-5244 Email Colleen at caowens@oxfordseniors.org PRINTER INK CARTRIDGE RECYLCING PROGRAM The Oxford Area Senior Center has a Staples Rewards Card which entitles us to receive monies for every ink cartridge we recycle. We are allowed to recycle 20 cartridges per month and we receive $2 for every cartridge. This means we can earn up to $40 per month to use towards our purchases of office supplies. Help your center today by bringing us your ink cartridges for recycling. Thank you. The Senior Voice Page 14 STAFF Board of Directors 2014/2015 Kevin Collins Jim McLeod Executive Director Vice-President Jane Freeman Peggy Holbrook Program Coordinator William Ringler Treasurer Charles Hannum Laurie Nelson Kitchen Supervisor Leda Widdoes Secretary Edwin Herr John Masciantonio Ira Binder Gyla Fuller Alice Buckley John Lauer President Corresponding Secretary Participant’s Council Hostess Susan Malloy Colleen Owens Computer Instructor Sylvia Reyburn Sally Arter I&A Specialist Kimberly Zuleba INSTRUCTORS Non-Voting Participants’ Council 2014/2015 Thelma Teel Arts/Crafts Albert Gans Painting Barbara McAdams Exercise Instructor Alice Buckley - Chairperson Floss Duvall* Beryl Sprout John Lauer - Vice Chairperson Elsie Gehron Theresa Taylor Laura McKinney - Secretary Luke Picone Shirley Terry Don Poe Grant Troop* Judy Phillips Dance Instructor Kim Malone Zumba Instructor * Alternate—Non Voting Member OXFORD AREA SENIOR CENTER 12 East Locust Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-5244 phone 610-932-8084 fax www.oxfordseniors.org oxsrctr@zoominternet.net Bulk Rate US Postage Paid Non-profit Org. Permit No. 9 Oxford, PA 19363 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED HELP STOP WASTEFUL MAILINGS. IS YOUR ADDRESS CORRECT? CALL US WITH YOUR CORRECTIONS! The Oxford Area Senior Center is funded in part under a contract with the Chester County Department of Aging Services and PA Department of Aging. Funding is also provided by the United Way of Southern Chester County, Dansko Foundation, Oxford Area Foundation, 1675 Foundation, Chester County Fund for Women & Girls, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Chester County Community Foundation, Luther Management Company of SCC, BNY-Mellon and surrounding municipalities. Funds are also raised by participant donations, craft and bake sales and given through memorials, wills and bequests. The Oxford Area Senior Center is a non -profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.