Monthly Newsletter of Olivedale Senior Center. The Oak Leaf. December 2018

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1 Monthly Newsletter of Olivedale Senior Center The Oak Leaf December 2018 Volume, Issue

2 Page 2 The Oak Leaf December 2018 Come Dance with Us (Unless Otherwise Noted) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (MUST BE 18 YRS OR OLDER) ADMISSION $5 NO Carry-In Refreshments - Dinner Menu, Refreshments and Drinks Available for Purchase Doors Open 6:00p ~ Dance 7:00p 10:00p Saturday, December 15 Christmas Dinner Dance Big Band Sound of The Nostalgics Dinner and Dance $12 per person (pre-register members + 1 guest by Friday, December 7) Dance only $5 (open to the public no need to pre-register) Saturday, December 29 New Year Celebration Dance Johnny Garber Admission $6 Party hats and snacks included Everyday Divinity - Foot and Toe Care Everyday Divinity will be at Olivedale monthly, providing 30 minute foot care treatments for $30. Call the office at to schedule an appointment. Stuff-A-Bus 2018 Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency and Fun Bus Adventures want to collect enough non-perishable food donations to fill a shuttle bus. The donations will be made available to income-eligible individuals who visit the LFCAA Choice Food Pantry. Please deposit donations in the donation box at Olivedale. The campaign COMMUNITY NEWS runs thru Wednesday, December 12. The Fun Bus will pick up the donations to help feed hungry families in our community this holiday season. Thank you for your support. Lancaster Parks News Alley Park Santa In The Park - December 6th-8th 6:00p-8:00p. Wednesday, December 5th is Accessible Night with Santa. This is a sneak preview. Specific modifications will be made to accommodate all ages and abilities. Pickin In The Park - 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings 7:00p-9:00p at Alley Park in lower level. A jam session for players of all abilities & listeners welcome. Olivedale Park Mt. Pleasant Photo Club - 1st Thursday of ea. month at 7:00p Line Dance - Mondays 7:00p Open to dancers of any age. Class fee is $4 per person For more information on park events go to: lancasterparks.com or alleyparkoe@yahoo.com OLIVEDALE SENIOR CENTER Is a part of Lancaster Parks & Recreation Michael Tharp Jr., Superintendent of Parks Carla Young, Olivedale Park Manager Olivedale Board of Directors Meets every 3rd Wednesday at 11:00a. Meetings open to all members. The elected Board of Directors represent the members of Olivedale. They welcome comments from all members. Please feel free to approach any of the listed Directors to express your concerns or write them down and place them in the Board suggestion box located inside the front entrance. If you are not sure how to get in touch with a board member, please ask at the office. Peg Clifford, President Georgia Roebuck, Vice President Ruth Wilcox, Secretary Karen Sanner, Treasurer Tom Corbin, Legal Advisor Larry Wentz, Past President Debee Arnett Lewis Bell Rex Bentzinger Ronda Fahrer Joe Fox Sonja Hoffmann Charles Mandeville Connie Russell

3 December 2018 The Oak Leaf Keep Valuables Safe When visiting Olivedale or the Olivedale Park Wellness Center, please remember to secure your valuables (including wallets or purses). You can lock them in the trunk of your car or there are lockers available in the wellness locker rooms. If members want to lock up belongings in a locker, a personal pad lock will have to be provided. Because Olivedale is a public building, we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items our members bring into the building. If a situation arises that something does come up missing, please check at the office to inquire if the item has been turned into the lost and found. We want your visits to be as safe and enjoyable as possible. COMMUNICATION CORNER Page 3 End of the Year Donations Tax time is right around the corner. If you are looking for a end of the year tax write off, remember that Olivedale is a 501c3 non-profit organization. There are different ways to donate to Olivedale. Direct donation to the office, as a memorial gift, designation to the Endowment (for facility improvements), an estate gift, or direct to the Fairfield County Foundation to the Olivedale Senior Citizens of Fairfield County fund. Any method is appreciated by your center. May you have kindness, love and patience in your heart during the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Coffee Club Join us 9:00a on Friday, December 7 to discuss the economy and other investment topics. Contact Allison Spangler for questions. 2nd Tuesday Lunch 2nd Tuesday Lunch will be held on Tuesday, December 11. Connie and her dedicated elves will be preparing a delicious holiday meal including ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll with butter and a special holiday dessert. Serving will be from 11:30a - 12:30p. Cost is $6. Reservation and payment due by Friday, December 7. Saturday Night Dances Keep Olivedale in mind when you make your Saturday night dance plans. Our kitchen opens at 6:00p on Saturday evenings when there is a scheduled dance. Food items and beverages are available for purchase. Waffle Breakfast Join us for our WAFFLE BREAKFAST every Thursday. Breakfast includes waffles, sausage, juice, and coffee or tea, all for $4, served 8:00a- 10:00a. Open to the public. Please pay at the office. PANCAKE BREAKFAST & TOPPING BAR Join us on Wednesday, December 19, enjoy all you can eat pancakes served with all sorts of fun toppings, your choice of bacon or sausage, juice and coffee or tea all for only $5.00. Eggs are $1.00 and extra meat servings $2.00 each. Breakfast is served from 9:00a-12:00p. Open to the public. Granny s Attic will also be open with many donated items sold at yard sale prices. Pies For Sale Place your pie order at the front desk Monday thru Wednesday for pick up Friday after 1:00p. Choose from Amish cream, banana, coconut, apple, cherry, butterscotch, chocolate, peach, pineapple or pumpkin. Fruit pies $8.00, cream pies $10.00 pre-paid at time of order.

4 Page 4 The Oak Leaf December 2018 Art Is 4 Every 1 Art is 4 Every 1 meets every Friday at 1:00p. The initial supply kit and class is $33 with follow-up classes only $20. Please call Patti Goltz to register for class at Ballroom Dance ~ Waltz Due to the holidays we will be limited on class time for the month of December. This month and continuing through January we will be learning the Waltz. This dance is known as the dance of the holiday season. With a count of 3 it is quite simple to learn. Join us on Fridays at 1:00p, no partner required and only $5 per lesson, to be prepaid at the office. (No class on December 7.) Basket Class ~ Basket Weave Lamp The December basket is a basket weave lamp. The basket base is woven on a 3 x8 D-handle. The base is 3 square and 5 deep. Total height of the lamp including the shade is approximately 14. Color accent choice of blue, green or burgundy. The cost is $ Join us Monday, December 10 at 9:00a. Registration and payment due by Monday, December 3. Class limit is 12 participants. Bridge Our Bridge group is looking for players. If you are interested in learning how to play counting points bridge contact the office at Clogging Class Clogging Class is held at 9:30a every Friday and the cost is $2.00 per class. Cornhole Olivedale Cornhole players are happy to welcome new members. Join the fun every Monday and Thursday at 3:30p. Classes And More Crocheting and Knitting Class Free crocheting and knitting classes are offered on Thursday s at 11:00a. Bring any current project or if you are a beginner supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, call the Olivedale office. Line Dance There are classes for dancers of all experience levels, day and evening. Check the newsletter calendar for days and times. Open to all Olivedale members. Class fee is $3 a person or $5 a couple (See pg. 2 Lancaster Parks News for the fee for Monday evening Parks & Recreation class). Mahjongg If you play Mah Jongg with tiles or cards, come and join us on Fridays! Friday mornings at 10:00a is devoted to Chinese version and at 1:00p we play using the National Mah Jongg League card. If you want to learn, please call Karen Wagner at Ping Pong The Olivedale Table Tennis Group is looking for players. If you are interested check the Olivedale calendar for playing times. All skills welcome. Tai Chi Tai Chi is an energizing form of exercise that can be done standing or sitting. Beginners are welcome. Classes are held Monday s with Intermediate Tai Chi class at 1:00p and Beginning Tai Chi at 2:00p. Cost is $3.25 at time of class, no pre-registration necessary. Western Square Dance Western Square Dance class is held on Thursdays at 6:00p. No partner required and the cost is $5 per person at the time of class.

5 December 2018 December Page 5 S unda y Monda y Tue sda y We dne sda y Thursda y Frida y S a turda y :00a Tatting 9:00a Blood Pressure 9:00a Bell Choir 8 :0 0 a - 10 :0 0 a Deadline 11:00a Beg Line Dance 9:00a Ping Wa ffle Bre a kfa st Jan. Newsletter 12:30p Artists Hour 9 :3 0 a De pa rt 10:00a 211 Seminar 8 :15 a De pa rt 9:00a Coffee Club 1:00p Bridge P la in City 10:45a Bible Study White Christma s 9:00a Ping Pong 1:00p Cribbage 11:00a Adv Line Dance 1:00p Euchre 9:00a Quilt Charms 9:30a Clogging 1:00p Veterans 11:00a Pinochle 7:00p Line Dance 10:00a Ping Pong 10:00a Chinese MahJong 1:00p Tai Chi Inter. 12:00p Rambling Dsnrs 11:00a 11:00a Line Dance 2:00p Tai Chi Beg. 12:30p Dominoes Olive Garden 1:00p NO Ball Room 3:30p Cornhole 12:30p Shanghai 11:00p Pinochle 1:00p Poker 7:00p Line Dance 1:00p Bridge 11:00a Crocheting & 1:00p Hand & Foot 5:00p Euchre Knitting c lass 1:00p MahJongg 1:00p Bingo 1:00p ArtIs4Every1 3:30p Cornhole 2:00p NO Polynesian 6:00p Sqr Dance Class 2:00p OD 7:00p Photo club :00a Basket Class 9:00a Blood Pressure 9:00a Bell Choir 8 :0 0 a - 10 :0 0 a 9:00a Ping Pong 7 :0 0 p - 10 :0 0 p 10:00a Tatting 9:00a Ping Salvation Army AD Wa ffle Bre a kfa st 9:30a Clogging Christma s 11:00a Beg Line Dance 11:00a Adv Line Dance 9:00a Stem Cell Semina 9:00a Quilt Charms 10:00a Chinese MahJon Dinne r Da nc e 12:30p Artists Hour 11:00a Pinochle w/dr. Voto 10:00a Ping Pong 11:00a Line Dance Nosta lgic s 1:00p Bridge 11: :3 0 10:45a Bible Study 11:00p Pinochle 12:00p Red 1:00p Cribbage 2 nd Tue s. Lunc h 1:00p Euchre 11:00a Crocheting & Rising House 1:00p Tai Chi Inter. 12:30p Dominoes 7:00p Line Dance Knitting class 1:00p Ball Room 2:00p Tai Chi Beg. 12:30p Shanghai 1:00p Bingo 1:00p Poker 3:30p Cornhole 1:00p Bridge 3:30p Cornhole 1:00p Hand & Foot 7:00p Line Dance 3:00p Coin Club 6:00p Sqr Dance Class 1:00p MahJongg 5:00p Euchre 1:00p ArtIs4Every1 2:00p Polynesian Dance :00a Tatting 9:00a Blood Pressure 9 :0 0 a - 12 :0 0 p 8 :0 0 a - 10 :0 0 a NL Folding 11:00a Beg Line Dance 9:00a Ping Pong P a nc a ke Bre a kfa st Wa ffle Bre a kfa st 9:00a Ping Pong 12:30p Artists Hour 11:00a Adv Line Dance 9:00a Bell Choir 9:00a Quilt Charms 9:30a Clogging 1:00p Bridge 11:00a Landings of Lanc. 11:00p Pinochle 10:00a Chinese MahJong 1:00p Cribbage 12:30p Dominoes 10:45a Bible Study 11:00a Crocheting & 11:00a Line Dance 1:00p NO Veterans 12:30p Shanghai 1:00p Euchre Knitting c lass 1:00p Ball Room 1:00p Tai Chi Inter. 1:00p Bridge 7:00p Line Dance 1:00p Bingo 1:00p Poker 2:00p Tai Chi Beg. 1:00p Bookies 3:30p Cornhole 1:00p Hand & Foot 3:30p Cornhole 5:00p Euchre 6:00p Sqr Dance Class 1:00p MahJongg 7:00p Line Dance 1:00p ArtIs4Every1 2:00p Polynesian Dance :00a Tatting OLIV EDALE CLOSED 9:00a Bell Choir 8 :0 0 a - 10 :0 0 a 9:00a Ping Pong 7 :0 0 p - 10 :0 0 p 11:00a NO Beg Line Dance 10:45a Bible Study Wa ffle Bre a kfa st 9:30a Clogging Da nc e Tonight 1:00p Euchre 9:00a Quilt Charms 10:00a Chinese MahJon Ne w Y e a r 7:00p Line Dance 10:00a Ping Pong 11:00a Line Dance Ce le bra tion Olive da le will c lose 11:00p Pinochle 1:00p Ball Room Johnny Ga rbe r a t 12 :0 0 a toda y. 11:00a Crocheting & 1:00p Poker :00a Tatting 11:00a Beg Line Dance 12:30p Artists Hour 1:00p Bridge 1:00p Cribbage 1:00p Tai Chi Inter. 2:00p Tai Chi Beg. Olive da le will c lose a t 5 :0 0 p toda y. Knitting c lass 1:00p Hand & Foot 1:00p Bingo 1:00p MahJongg 3:30p Cornhole 1:00p ArtIs4Every1 6:00p Sqr Dance Class 2:00p Polynesian Dance Puzzle Rules: Anyone calling the office on December 7 with the correct answer will be entered into a drawing for an Olivedale Pancake Breakfast ticket. Answer to November Puzzle: Book Ends Winner: Brenda Phillips

6 Page 6 W A T E R The Oak Leaf December 2018 Wellness Center Pool Schedule-Winter Session October 22 December 14 C L A S S Fitness Room Exercise Class attendance in the Aerobic Room is limited to 20 participants. Low Impact/Lower Intensity Silver Sneakers Classic Mon, Wed, Fri 10:15a-11:00a Yoga Stretch Fri 11:05a-12:00p Tues, Thurs 6:00p-6:55p Lite Aerobics/Stretch Mon, Wed & Relax 11:05a-12:00p Lite Dance Aerobics Tues, Thurs 10:00a-10:55a Strength & Balance Tues, Thurs 9:00a-9:55a Dance Aerobic Impact/Higher Intensity Pilates Fit Aerobics/Tone it up Moves & Muscles Kickboxing Zumba Step/Toning Zumba Pound Fit Tue, Thurs 11:05a-12:00p Mon, Wed, Fri 9:05a-10:00a Tues, Thurs 7:00p-7:45p Fri 8:00a-9:00a Tues, Thurs 3:00p-4:00p Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00a-9:00a Tues, Thurs 6:15p-7:00p Tues, Thurs 5:30p-6:15p Spin with Jen Mon, Wed 5:00p-5:45p Orientations by appointment only WELLNESS CENTER HOURS Monday-Thursday Friday 7:00a 8:00p 7:00a 4:30p Fit Tip The holiday season is here. Take steps to stay healthy during this time of year. Maintain your workouts through the holidays to ease stress and help avoid that dreaded weight gain that happens all too often this time of year. Good hand washing procedures and hygiene will help avoid illness such as cold and flu. Be sure to take care of your mental health as well by being in touch with family and friends. Staying healthy through the holiday will help jump start those January resolutions. The pool will be open for open pool only December NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN THE POOL ALONE so bring a member friend. The POOL will be closed Dec 31-Jan11. The Fitness Center including equipment and classes will be closed Jan 1-4 and will reopen Jan 7 as normal. As the New Year approaches remember exercising with a friend will help keep you motivated and make it more fun. Just a reminder our wellness center is open to ages 35 and older. Bring a friend! We have lots of different classes for all levels of fitness. Have a Happy Healthy Holiday! Pool Sign-Up for Winter II Session, (January 14 - March 8) starts Monday, January 7. Please pick up registration slips at the front desk prior to sign up. Be sure all medical and waiver paperwork is up-to-date through March.

7 December 2018 The Oak Leaf Page 7 The Bookies The December selection is Longbourn. Join us when we meet in the sunroom of the Olivedale house on Tuesday, December 18 at 1:00p. Contact Barbara Ramsey if you have any questions. Coin Club The Coin Club will meet on Tuesday, December 11 at 3:00p in the Rosebank Room. Military Veterans of Olivedale We will have our regular meeting on Monday, December 3 at 1:00p. There will be no meeting on Monday, December 17 as we will be having our annual Commander s Holiday get together. You must RSVP for this event. For more information visit militaryveteransofolivedale.com on the web or call Bob Oiler at Olivedale Singles Lunch Schedule December 8, Sat. - 11:30a Marie Scramblers December 12, Wed. - 11:30a Downtown Bistro December 19, Wed. - 11:30a JB s Downtown Grill December 26, Wed. - 11:30a Golden Corral If you have any questions please call Bonnie Suer Quilt Charms On the heels of a very successful Alley Park Retreat, we are heading into the holidays. Some of us are working on gifts for family and friends. Others are working on ongoing projects. Our Christmas party is scheduled for Thursday, December 13. It has been a great year! We would be happy to welcome you. We meet on Thursday mornings at 9:00a. All skills welcome. Rambling Designers Garden Club The Rambling Designers will have their annual Christmas luncheon at 12:00p on Tuesday, December 4 at Olivedale. Blue Moon catering will provide their usual delicious food. Spouses are welcome. Those who wish to participate in the Crazy Santa Game should bring a wrapped gift for the game (the gift can be real or a joke gift, suggested value around $10.00). Members who have a Secret Friend should bring a gift for your friend and reveal your identity inside the gift. Members who plan to attend the luncheon should have had their reservations to Pat Wilkinson by November 24. Red Glad Hatters The Red Glad Hatters will have their annual Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 14 at 12:00p at the Rising House located at 131 North High St. Lancaster. Please make your reservation no later than Friday, December 7 to your hostesses, Linda Groves and Clara Bierly. We are blessed to share this magical time of the season as we end another wonderful year as Red Hat Sisters. We will be having a $10 gift exchange for those who would like to participate. Our Christmas food pantry drive will continue and any canned goods you wish to donate will be appreciated. Walkers Club Join us Thursday, December 6 at Olive Garden for an 11:00a Christmas luncheon. RSVP by Tuesday, December 4 to

8 Page 8 The Oak Leaf December 2018 Charles Bounds Martha Cutright Molly Dittoe Sandra Gilbert Marilyn Lawson David Mathias Debra Miller Welcome New Members! Diana Porter Thomas & Pamela Renko Richard Sanders Dennis Sweeney Earle Timberlake Donna Warner Billy Joe Welch Larry Wilson Michael & Anita Wolshire Current as of Nov. 15, 2018 In Memory of Donald Cottrell Edger Ed Everhart Lois Highley Kenneth Ken Koch Sarah Miller Richard Sohrenssen Robert Snide Display Case Joyce Kilmer wrote I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree. This is especially true during the holiday season. Be sure to visit the collection of lovely trees by Marty Gavin in our downstairs display cases during the month of December Seminar Need help and don t know where to turn? Fairfield County 211 Information and Referral is there for you! One quick call can help you find the help you need. Rosalie Campbell from Fairfield County 211 will visit Olivedale on December 5 at 10:00a to introduce you to the services offered through the agency. Bring your questions, and find the answers! Community resource packets will be available. Giving Tree We are again asking for donations of gift cards for our giving tree along with selling handmade wood carved ornaments provided by our Charlie s Chippers Woodcarving Group. Please see donation jar and the ornaments at the desk with prices marked. Thank you for thinking of others during the holiday season. Dr. Voto - Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment If you have knee osteoarthritis or if you have had previous arthroscopic knee procedure and are looking for ways to delay total knee replacement surgery, join us Wednesday, December 12 at 9:00a for this free educational seminar where Dr. Voto, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon will discuss the innovative topic of orthopedic stem cells and what it means for knee and hip pain. Christmas at Olivedale Get in the spirit of the holidays! Mark your calendars for Friday, December 7 at 2:00p. The Olivedale elves are working hard to bring you games, prizes and lots of fun. Enjoy dessert sponsored by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory. Music and entertainment provided by Don Cary of 3C Highway. Please bring a wrapped gift exchange item $5 or less. We encourage you to wear your most outrageous holiday outfit. Let s see how festive you can be! We will also find out just who is on Santa s Naughty and Nice lists. RSVP required by 4:00p, Monday, December 3. Weather Closings During inclement weather watch local news channels NBC, CBS or ABC for closings. Olivedale closes at a level 2 snow emergency or at the discretion of Management. We do not follow the same protocol as the local school system. If closed, it will be for the entire day and all activities will be cancelled. Every attempt will be made to change the general mail box message on the phone to reflect the closing. In the near future we will be able to send group /text notifications of closing or emergencies. Please make sure s and cell numbers are updated with the office if you would like these types of alerts. JANUARY NEWSLETTER REMINDER Deadline Friday, December 7, 2018 Newsletter folding Friday, December 21, 2018

9 December 2018 December Trip Reminder: The Spirit of Christmas - December 4 White Christmas - December 6 The Oak Leaf ****NO JANUARY TRIP SIGN UP**** During this long winter January, why not stay warm and entertained with our Mid-Week Matinee! Gather your friends and come watch a bargain price movie. $2 admission will include movie, popcorn and a 16 oz. soda. Matinee times are on Wednesday, January 9 and January 23 at 2:00p. No reservations required. PG-13 PG-13 Price Is Right Live! ~ Columbus, OH ***SEATS STILL AVAILABLE*** Here it comes. Everyone s favorite game show is on its way to you, along with the chance to win a share of more than $10 million in cash and fabulous prizes being given away! Alongside Celebrity Host, randomly-selected contestants play everyone s favorite games like Plinko, Cliffhanger, The Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right from Day Trips Page 9 their seat. Generations of fans all across America have made The Price is Right Live the perfect family entertainment experience. And the next contestant might be YOU! Travel with us to the Ohio Theatre on Tuesday, February 19. Departing at 4:45p and returning at approximately 11:00p. $79.00 includes admission ticket (auditorium floor seating) and Fun Bus travel. Good luck and get ready to COME ON DOWN! **2019 Vacation Alert** Mackinac Island 5 days and 4 nights in Mackinac Island. Includes: 5 days/4 nights Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Island carriage ride, through the Soo Locks and free time and sightseeing in Sault Sainte Marie; visit to Mackinaw Crossings; admission to Colonial Michilimackinac; gaming excitement at Kewadin Sault Casino. June 10, 2019 thru June 14, 2019, $554/person double occupancy. Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies, Rails & Western National Parks. Includes: 9 days/8 nights, 3 train experiences, 5 National Park visits, Durango, Colorado Springs, U.S. Air Force Academy, Dead Horse Point, Cowboy Dinner & Stage Show and much more! $3125/person double occupancy ($1000 single supplement). Departing July 14, San Antonio, Padre Island & the Gulf of Mexico San Antonio, Padre Island & the Gulf of Mexico. Includes: 10 days/9 nights, Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, tour of San Antonio including Riverwalk Cruise, the Alamo, Institute of Texan Cultures & San Antonio Missions, Admission to the National Museum of the Pacific War, tour of the LBJ Ranch, plus many more attractions! $979/person double occupancy ($335 single supplement) Departing September 27, See the Olivedale office for a brochure for any of these vacations. For reservations or questions for any of these vacation trips please contact Sally Sutter at or at mermaidtravel@gmail.com.

10 Olivedale Senior Citizens of Fairfield County 253 Boving Road Lancaster, OH PH: FX: Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit 57 Lancaster, OH Renewal Reminder: A to D Apr. 1 L to R Oct. 1 E to K July 1 S to Z Jan. 1 $24 Per Person Per Year December 2018