(937) BEAVERCREEKOHIO.GOV VOLUME VI, ISSUE 7 MAY 2017 MOTHERING TEA

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1 (937) BEAVERCREEKOHIO.GOV VOLUME VI, ISSUE 7 MAY 2017 LUNCH AND LEARN The next Lunch n Learn program sponsored with the GCCOA is scheduled for Friday, May 19th at 11:30am. There are a limited number of spots available so please call or stop by the front desk today! DOWNSIZING YOUR LIFE Join Nikki Tuesday, May 9th at 9 am for a special seminar and find out how others, just like you have simplified their lives by following easy steps for downsizing. You ll gain valuable insights in today s real estate market, practical solutions for decluttering and best practices for hiring estate liquidators, movers, organizers and more. A continental breakfast and refreshments will be served. Sign up is required. ATTEN. DIABETICS- SHOE CLINIC Mark Abraham, certified Pedorthist and owner of Next Step Total Healthcare returns to the Center for a shoe clinic Thursday, May 18th starting at 10 am. Medicare recipients are eligible to receive 1 pair of shoes and 3 pair of custom inserts. You must be diagnosed by a physician as a diabetic (type I or II). Mark will get the correct measurement for you shoe size and help in selection of the correct shoes for your foot problem. Sign-up at the front desk. 1 MOTHERING TEA The Center will be hosting our mothers and grandmothers on Friday, May 12th from 1 pm to 3 pm. This year s theme is Queen for a day. Come let us give you the royal treatment and enjoy some tea and the Kitchen Ladies special menu chosen especially for you. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Seating limited so sign up today. VETERAN REMEMBRANCE Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. We would like to remember those veterans with our veterans on Wednesday, May 17, at 9:30 AM. Emily from Buckeye Home Healthcare will be sponsoring the event which will include a breakfast and recognition for our veterans and spouses. The event which is free for veterans and their spouses and those members wishing to attend this special program. Limited space available and sign up taken on a 1st come 1st serve basis. LA COMEDIA TRIP-SISTER ACT When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody. Disguised as a nun she uses her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir and breathe new life into the church and community. We are going to see this uplifting musical on Thursday, May 25th. Tickets are $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Bus leaves Center at 9:45 am. Limited seats and payment due at sign-up.

2 RECREATION ACTIVITY MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS Cards Hase (Euchre) 1:00 pm Bid Euchre 9:00 am Bridge 12:30 pm Euchre 1:00 pm Games & Activities 2nd Monday Gluten Free Group 10 am Bridge lessons 1:30 pm 3rd Tuesday Bunco 10 am (once per month) Mah Jong 9:30 am Corn Hole 1:00 pm Dominos 2:00 pm Organized Pool Play Drop In Classes Line Dance 1:30pm Drop in Group 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Art Class 10:00am Tournament 9:15 am to 12:00 pm Drop in Group 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Knitting Class 2:00pm Monthly/Bimonthly Programs 2nd MONDAYS Red Shirt Guys, 9:00 am / Red Hat Hotties, 12:30 pm 2nd & 4th TUESDAYS 2nd THURSDAYS 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS 4th THURSDAYS 1st FRIDAYS 2nd FRIDAYS Care Giver Group, 9:30 am (location 3095 Dayton Xenia Rd.) See GCCOA info on page 6 for directions Movie 1 pm Wellness Checks, 11:45 am Bingo 1:00 pm Book Club, 1:00 pm Cards & Game Night, 7:00 to 9:00 pm (May pay $1.00 come at 6 pm for chicken) Family Quest, 10:00 am EXERCISE & FITNESS MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS Videos 9:00 am to 10:00 am & 10:00 am to 11:00 am Kick Boxing 9:00 am 18 minute video Videos 9:00 am to 10:00 am & 10:00 am to 11:00 am Tai Chi 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Videos 9:00 am to 10:00 am & 10:00 am to 11:00 am Fitness with Brian 11:30 am to 12:00 pm Zumba with Instructor 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Fitness with Brian 11:30 am to 12:00 pm Fitness with Brian 11:30 am to 12:00 pm Yoga with instructor 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Qi Gong with instructor 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Fitness Room The Center has a fully equipped fitness room with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, and more for cardio workouts as well as top of the line nautilus machines for strengthening and toning. The fitness area is open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 7 pm, Friday 9 am to 4 pm & Saturday 9 am to 12 pm. 2

3 Knitting Class - Knit Wits The Center is offering a beginners knitting class on Thursdays from 2 to 3:30 pm. You will need 1 pair of #7 knitting needles and 1-sugar n cream skein (ball) of yarn. This is a dropin class and new folks are welcome! This class is free and for members only. BEAVERCREEK STRUMMERS The Center s performance band practices at the Center on Thursday mornings at 9:30 am. The band plays many shows throughout the community and if you are interested in a performance contact us at Any member is welcome to bring their instruments and play with them at practice. Free to members only, non- members pay daily fee. Members are always welcome to come listen to practices. Looking for new members for the band so stop by and see us! Hearing Tests We are having hearing checks, including checking and/or cleaning hearing aids, at the Center. Butch, from the Fairborn Hearing Aid Center, will be here the third Thursday of the month from 11 am to 12 noon. The test will be held in the hallway near the restrooms and theater and he will take folks on a first come first serve basis. GARDEN GROUP The May 9th meeting of the Gardening Group will be a "work" day. In an effort to provide a little beauty in the midst of the construction, we are planting the pots and beds around the patio area. Last fall the soil in the flower beds was turned over and compost was incorporated. Planting will be much easier and the flowers should enjoy the added nutrients. We will start at 1:00. Remember to bring gardening tools and kneeling pads. Water will be provided. Many hands means light work, so join us and bring a friend. MOVIE - HIDDEN FIGURES The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson - brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. 3

4 BOOK NOOK VICIOUS CIRCLE - C.J. Box --The Cates family has always been a bad lot. Joe had been able to strike against them when they critically endangered the life of his daughter, April. He always figured they would come after him - and they are. Dallas Cates is out of prison and full of malevolent power. Joe has his friend, Nate Romanowski, by his side, but will that be enough this time? All he can do is plan and wait for them to make the first move. But when it comes, it is in a way for which no amount of planning could have prepared him. The plane circled in the dark. Joe could just make out down below a figure in the snow and timber and then three other figures closing in. There was nothing he could do about it. Remember to date and initial - return for others to enjoy. TRAVEL WITH DEB MAY the sun bring you new energy by day, MAY the moon softly restore you by night, MAY the rain wash away your worries, MAY the breeze blow new strength into your being, MAY you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~ Apache blessing Sorry the Casino trip for May 3 has been cancelled due to lack of interest. If you did sign up, your refund will be available at the front desk of the senior center. Please sign up now for a Day in the Wilds, Wednesday, June 21. The tour bus picks us up here at the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. with a return around 7:30 p.m. I have been on this trip with AAA and it is wonderful. Great guides lead you through this adventure on an open-air safari vehicle! There will be a stop for lunch at Cracker Barrel (on your own) and a rest stop on the way home. Join us for only $86. Remember the Cincinnati Reds game is Wednesday, July 19. The Reds are doing better than expected and our usual seats are reserved for us. Can t wait for the Boathouse (Montgomery Inn) Ribs and Saratoga chips! Costs only $109 per person. Sign up at the front desk of the Senior Center. See you on the coach, Deb CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION Presented in Civil War attire Terry and Karen Purke of the Miami Valley Veterans Museum of Troy, Ohio will be at the Center on Wednesday, May 31st to present a program Civilian Aid to the Civil War- The Role of the US Sanitary Commission, How the home front helped support the union in the Civil War. Lunch will be provided by StoryPoint of Troy at 11:30 and the presentation at 12 noon. This will be a very interesting program and seating is limited so sign-up today! QI GONG, YOGA, ZUMBA GOLD & TAI CHI The Center s exercise classes are as follows: Yoga meets on Mondays at 4 pm, Zumba meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, Qi Gong meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and Tai Chi meets on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. Fees for classes are $25 per 6 week session for members, $50 non-members, drop in fee $5 per class for members and $10 for non-members. Please check at the front desk. 4

5 BEAVERCREEK SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES MAY 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY :00 AM Exercise Tape 1 11:30 AM Excercise with Brian 1:00 PM Hase - Euchre 1:30 PM Line Dancing 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons 4:00 PM Yoga :00 AM Exercise Tape 1 9:00 AM Red Shirts 10:00 AM Gluten Free Group 11:30 AM Excercise with Brian 12:30 PM Red Hotties 1:00 PM Hase - Euchre 1:30 PM Line Dancing 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons 4:00 PM Yoga 1:30 PM Zumba Gold 9:00 AM Downsizing Your Life 1:00 PM Gardening Group 1:30 PM Zumba Gold 1:00 pm Corn Hole 1:00 pm Corn Hole 9:30 Strummers Practice 10:00 AM Pool 11:45 AM Wellness Check 12:30 PM Birthday Party 1:00 PM Bingo 2:00 PM Knitting Class 3:30 PM Tai-Chi 4:00 PM QiGong DVD 9:30 AM Strummers (cancelled) 10:00 AM Pool 1:00 PM NARFE 1:00 PM Movie 2:00 PM Knitting Class 3:30 PM Tai Chi 4:00 PM QiGong DVD 9:00 AM Exercise Tape 3 10:00AM Strength Training Tape 10:00 AM French Class 10:45AM Springfield Masonic Community Tour 1:00 PM Euchre 6:00 PM Chicken - 7PM Games All exercises' classes cancelled 10:00 AM French Class 10:00 AM Family Quest 1:00 PM MOTHER'S DAY TEA 1:00 PM Euchre (classroom) :00 AM Exercise Tape 1 11:30 AM Excercise with Brian 1:00 PM Hase - Euchre 1:30 PM Line Dancing 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons 4:00 PM Yoga 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM GCCOH Senior Palooza 10:00 AM Bunco (cancelled) 1:30 PM Zumba Gold (cancelled) 9:30 AM Veterans Recogonition 1:00 PM Corn Hole 9:30 AM Strumers Practice 10:00 AM Pool 10:00 AM Next Step Shoes 11:00 AM Hearing Check 11:45 AM Wellness Check 1:00 PM Bingo 2:00 PM Knitting Class 3:30 PM Tai Chi 4:00 PM QiGong DVD 9:00 AM Excercise Tape 3 10:00 AM French Class 11:30 AM Lunch and Learn 1:00 PM Euchre 1:30 PM Warm Up America :00 AM Exercise Tape 1 11:30 AM Excercise with Brian 1:00 PM Hase - Euchre 1:30 PM Line Dancing 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons 4:00 PM Yoga 1:30 PM Zumba Gold 6:00 PM Laura Wayman Dementia Whisper 1:00 pm Corn Hole 9:30 AM Strummers Practice 9:45 AM LaComedia 10:00 AM Pool 1:00 PM Book Club 2:00 PM Knitting Class 3 30 PM Tai Chi 4:00 PM QiGong DVD 9:00 AM Excercise Tape 3 10:00 AM Strength TrainingTape 10:00 AM French Class 1:00 PM Euchre CENTER CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY 1:30 PM Zumba Gold 1:00 pm Corn Hole 11:30 AM Civil War Presentation 5

6 FROM YOUR COUNCIL ON AGING Congratulations to Janet Wills ~ the Beavercreek recipient of the Council s 2017 Leadership Award. Janet was honored at the April 26 th Senior Recognition Luncheon at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Janet came to the grand opening of the Lofino Center, eleven years ago, and was recruited as a volunteer before she left. She has been assisting with the front desk ever since. She regularly steps in on short notice when other volunteers are unable to make it. A few of her extra front desk responsibilities include filing of membership forms and making sure the files are in proper order and proofreading the monthly newsletter. As you might have guessed, this page of the newsletter was kept from Janet s eyes as her honor on the 26 th was a wonderful surprise! Please join us in thanking Janet for all that she does for the Center, but be quick about it as she will be anxious to get back to work. SENIORPALOOZA Please join us on Tuesday, May 16 th at the Greene County Fairgrounds for the SeniorPalooza ~ Take Your Best Shot. The flyer and registration forms are available at the Center, the Council and on-line ( There is no charge, unless you choose to purchase a $5 box lunch. We are asking, however, that you bring a paper product or two for our area food pantries. And for those coming out for the Obstacle Course ~ you will receive the Senior Palooza tee shirt for your physical and mental efforts! You can join us for all or any portion of the day and we encourage you to bring a friend. The Assembly Hall opens at 10:00am with displays and activities, including foosball, miniature golf, marbles, and chair volleyball. We will have our version of glamour shots, if you have a spare quarter you can try your luck at pinball, and we will have a safe archery demonstration with Ranger Brady from Greene County Parks and Trails. This year s project is making a clip photo frame, which runs from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Box lunches will be available from noon to 12:45pm and 6 Shawnah Tibbs-Sergent will lead us in some boxing fitness moves from 12:45pm to 2:00pm. We will close out the action-packed day with Take a Shot Trivia with our own Monty Duteil Hall and Tim Trivia Brickey! We also have a terrific collection of doorprizes and some surprises as we celebrate being an adult in Greene County! For questions, contact the Council at or info@gccoa.org. BEAVERCREEK SATELLITE OFFICE: Our Beavercreek space (3095 Dayton-Xenia Rd) is open every Tuesday (with the exception of Senior Palooza Tuesday May 16 th ) from 8:30am to 5pm. You can stop in to talk with Pam Dorsten or schedule an appointment with Care Coordinator Karen Burkhardt (karen.b@gccoa.org). The May Brain Fitness afternoons are the 9 th and 23 rd from 2:00pm to 4pm. Please call or Pam at or pam.d@gccoa.org to let us know you are coming and to help us with our planning. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: The Caregiver Support Group will meet the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays May 9 th and 23 rd at 9:30am at our Beavercreek office at 3095 Dayton-Xenia Road (dark brown building, two lots west of McDonald s). We hope you will join your fellow caregivers for this supportive and helpful time. You can also come to the Council s Xenia office on the 1 st Tuesday (May 2 nd ) at 2:30pm. For more information please contact the Council at or pam.d@gccoa.org. LEGAL CHAT: This month s Legal Chat, with Beavercreek attorney Dave Cusack, is Thursday, May 18 th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in our Beavercreek space (3095 Dayton-Xenia Road). There is no charge for this program, but reservations are appreciated by May 16 th. Please contact the Council at or pam.d@gccoa.org to place your reservation, for additional information or to receive the monthly Legal Chat notice via .

7 MORE PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Our transportation program provides Beavercreek seniors rides to places such as; dialysis, doctors, groceries, hairdressers, the Center and many other locations. We require a minimum notice of 48 hours in advance. Medical requests take top priority. For non- emergency medical appointments, we include local hospitals as well as doctor s offices in Fairborn and Xenia. Fee for a ride is $2 each way in Beavercreek and $4 each way outside the City or Township. The Center also sells punch cards so you don t have to have cash each time you ride. Please ask one of our volunteers. WE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEER DRIVERS AND ESCORTS TO ASSIST THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. STOP BY OR CALL THE CENTER AT AND ASK FOR KRISSI. WELLNESS CHECKS The Village at the Greene is here the 1st Thursday and Prestine Senior Living on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm to provide health checks, blood pressure and glucose. The staff will also keep a log of each visit to see how folks are maintaining their health. We thank both companies for volunteering to provide these services free to our members! BEAVERCREEK SENIOR CENTER RED HOTTIES On Monday, May 8th the Red Hotties are off to Wandering Griffin, 3725 Presidential Dr., Beavercreek. Please be there by 12:30 pm. Lunch is on your own. Deadline for sign up is Wednesday, May 3rd. For more information or to join the group contact Carol at It s Spring so wear a spring hat, any color to celebrate! RED SHIRT GUYS The Red Shirt Guys will meet at 9 am on Monday, May 8th at the 1st Watch Restaurant, Fairborn. This breakfast meeting is held on the second Monday of each month and is open to all men who are members of the Beavercreek Senior Center. You may join the fellows anytime as a new member. For more information or to join the group please contact Ron DeRamus at Wear your red shirt and join us! News & Notes Lunch Program The Older Americans Act supports the lunch program served at the Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon. You must sign up by 11 am the day before by calling the Center for a reservation at There is a suggested donation of $2 but not required. BOOK CLUB The club meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 1 pm. The book for May is A Path Appears by Kristof. The group has selected Big Little Lies for the month of June and Hidden Figures for July. Please feel free to join the group. For more info contact Carolyn at FAMILY QUEST The date for the next meeting for this group is May 12th. New members are always welcome. The genealogy class meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 10 am at the Center. 7

8 LOFINO SENIOR CENTER MAILING ADDRESS: 1368 Research Park Dr. Beavercreek, Ohio LOCATION ADDRESS: 3868 Dayton Xenia Rd. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, please contact the Center. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID DAYTON,OHIO PERMIT NO 728 LAURA WAYMAN-DEMENTIA WHISPERER TUESDAY,MAY 23RD 6 PM Even though she is known as dementia Whisperer it is no secret Laura is world renowned author and dementia expert. Laura states; My vision is to provide families and professional caregivers with information and practical tips to help them navigate the various challenges that are common when caring for someone with Alzheimer s disease or any dementia or memory loss. Program is free and open to the public. Please call or stop by the front desk to sign up for this special program. TOUR SPRINGFIELD MASONIC COMMUNITY On Friday, May 5th we will be traveling to Springfield to visit the Masonic Community. Ana will be sending a bus for departure of the Center at 10:45 and return by 1:30 pm. There is a limited amount of seats on the bus and reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis. UPCOMING EVENTS Tour of Traditions Wednesday, June 14th Father s Day Friday, June 16th Fourth Of July Luncheon Friday June 30th Honor Flight Fundraiser, Wednesday, June 14th Alzheimer's Fundraiser Cookout, Thursday, June 22nd at Lofino Park CENTER HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8