Monthly Newsletter of Olivedale Senior Center. The Oak Leaf. March 2013

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1 Monthly Newsletter of Olivedale Senior Center The Oak Leaf March 2013 Volume 41,, Issue 3 Manager Receptionist Admn. Asst. Maintenance

2 Page 2 The Oak Leaf March 2013 Come Dance with Us (Unless Otherwise Noted) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (MUST BE 18 YRS OR OLDER) ADMISSION $4 NO Carry-In Refreshments Refreshments Are Available for Purchase Kitchen Opens 6:00p ~~~Dance 7:00p 10:00p Saturday, March 2 Saturday, March 23 Saturday, April 6 Saturday, April 27 TNT Entertainment Line, Round and Square Dance Woodie Phillips Country Music Johnny Garber 50 s & 60 s Music to Dance to! Nostalgics Spring Fling Millersport Community Theatre Millersport Community Theatre presents their 2013 minstrel show Swinging Through the Years on Friday, March 1st & Saturday, March 2nd. The performance is a musical review-minstrel style, directed by Julie Whetstone. The show is at the Millersport Elementary Auditorium, at Lancaster Street, Millersport, Ohio. Doors open at 7:30pm and show begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are $8 and reservations are required. Call ( ) Daymar College Health Screenings Students and their instructors will be at Olivedale on Thursday, March 12 from 9am - 11:00 am conducting a small health fair. Glucose Checks and blood pressure screenings will be performed. Red Cross Blood Drive at Olivedale Olivedale is hosting the Red Cross from COMMUNITY NEWS 1:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, March 20. Please call before that date to schedule an appointment to give the gift of blood, sign-up sheets are in the office. Lancaster Parks News Alley Park: Mon. 7:30p Line Dance Tues, Tai Chi~ Advanced 6:30p, Beginner s 7:30p 1st & 3rd Wed. 7:00p Pickin in the Park Adult Program Education Series ~ A.P.E.S. Intro to Fly Fishing March 23rd from 2-3:00pm For Men and Women. Learn about Woolly Buggers, Bass Frogs, Equipment and More. Recommended for ages 12 years and older. Presenter: Andy McGreevy To register for these program, contact: Trina Thornton, Outdoor Education coordinator at alleyparko3@yahoo.com or (740) OLIVEDALE SENIOR CENTER Is a part of Lancaster Parks & Recreation Steve Gayfield, Superintendent of Parks Carla Young, Olivedale Park Manager The elected Board of Directors represent the members of Olivedale. They welcome all comments from the membership. 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. Olivedale Board of Directors Meets every 2nd Wednesday at 1:00p. Meetings open to all members. Jim Martin, President Larry Wentz, Vice President Ruth Wilcox, Secretary Karen Sanner, Treasurer Tom Corbin, Legal Advisor Jim Barnhart Marsha Bowsher Peg Clifford Anne Hart Kiphen Jon Noice Fritz Prosch Georgia Roebuck John Swank

3 March 2013 The Oak Leaf Page 3 3 D Info (3 Different Topics) Reminder Don t forget to join us for the Annual Meeting, Wednesday, March 27. The meeting starts promptly at 10:30a with registration starting at 10:00a. All members are encouraged to attend for the year in review along with elections of new board members. Refer to the insert in this newsletter for bios on members running for the Board and names of those running for Board Officers. Something new As many are aware by now, there is something different in the upstairs 2nd Tuesday Pot Of Luck You ve heard of the Luck of the Irish? Well, come to the 2nd Tuesday lunch on March 12 and share the Luck of Olivedale as we share a pot Luck meal. Bring your favorite dish from the Olivedale cookbook (it doesn t have to be Irish), and we ll uncover the treasures. We will eat at noon. All reservations must be made by Friday, March 8, with a charge of $1 for drinks. Paper plates and eating utensils will be provided. Join us to share the good LUCK of friends, fellowship, food and fun! Pancake Breakfast Open to the public, our pancake breakfast can t be beat. For just $3.50 you get all you can eat pancakes with bacon, juice, coffee or tea. Extra sides like scrambled eggs, additional bacon, COMMUNICATION CORNER EATING AT OLIVEDALE bathrooms. A recent upgrade of material adorns the floors that should maintain its new, clean and sleek look for years. Thanks to the Olivedale Board for approving the latest improvement to this great facility. Wanted Other recent developments have Olivedale looking for a new cook and volunteer coordinator. If you know of anyone looking for a part time job working in an active, exciting environment with the most wonderful dedicated volunteers, please contact the office at juice or baked apples are available for just.50 each. Breakfast is served Wednesday, March 20 between 7:30-11:00a. After you just can t eat any more, shop at Granny s Attic. Thursday s Waffle Breakfast Don t forget our Thursday s waffle breakfast! It includes waffles, juice, sausage and coffee. All for a suggested $3 donation. Served 8:00a 10:00a every Thursday. Our Fish Fry is Back! The first Fish Fry of the year will be Tuesday, March 26 from 4:30p-6:30p. The menu is all you can eat fish served with baked potato and coleslaw. Tickets are available at the office for pre-sale, Adult $8, Children $4. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but may be limited.

4 Page 4 The Oak Leaf March 2013 Classes And More Ballroom Dance - West Coast Swing Coast into a smoother style of cool swing with a trip to the gentler relaxed stroll of the West Coast Swing. This dance is a partner dance with roots to the Lindy Hop. An interesting fact in the evolution of West Coast Swing is that it was once considered a man s dance, meaning that the follower (female) had no say in the presentation of the dance. Her job was simple; to follow (and be thrown around in various directions). Today - reflecting the attitudes of the moral and social codes of the day, West Coast Swing is a 50/50 presentation. SHE is as responsible for the partnership as he is. Swing is no longer a Me Tarzan You Jane world. Instructor Stan will assure that you can dance this neither, difficult or complicated dance any where or with anyone. Classes are held every Friday at 1:00pm at Olivedale and is $5 per lesson, payable at the office before class. No partner required. Basket Class Carolina-style Easter Basket The March project is a Carolina-style Easter Basket. The basket held upside down looks like an Easter bonnet. The base of the basket is 7-1/2" diameter which flares to approximately 12" at the top by 7" deep. Handle depth is 14-1/2". The class will be held on Monday, March 11, starting at 9:00 am. Cost is $34 due on class day, but you must reserve your place by Friday, March 8. Please call in advance if you need to cancel so you will not be charged for the prepared materials. Class is limited to 10 participants. Card Making Class Come and learn to make 3 different handmade cards using rubber stamps. There is nothing more gratifying than sending your friend or loved one a handmade card that you made yourself. Because we ve had such a good response we ve added another class. You may attend either on Tuesday, March 5 or Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00pm. All Supplies are furnished. Signup at the office by the Friday before the class - either Friday, March 1 or Friday, March 15. $6 is due on class day. Please call the office in advance if you need to cancel. The class is limited to 12 participants. Clogging Clogging class is held every Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am. $2 is due at class time. Thursday Seniors Bowling League The Olivedale Thursday bowling league is in need of more bowlers. Any interested members call Sharon at Travel Buddy Meeting The Travel Buddy meeting will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 11. We will be meeting in the Rosebank room.

5 May March Page Page 5 5 March Sunday M onday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Deadline for April Newsletter 7:00p - 10:00p 11:00a Line Dance Dance Tonight 1:00p Poker TNT 1:00p Ball Room 1:00p Hand & Foot :00a Tatting 9:00a Blood Pressure 9:00a WII Play 8:00a - 10:00a 8:00a Trip Sign-up Begins 11:00a Beg Line Dance 11:00a Adv Line Dance 9:30a Clogging Practice Waffle Breakfast 11:00a Line Dance 12:30p Artists Hour 12:30p Dominoes 10:45a Bible Study 9:00a Quilt Charms 1:00p Poker 1:00p Bridge 1:00p Bridge 1:00p Euchre 10:00a Crafters 1:00p Ball Room 1:00p Cribbage 1:00p Pinochle 4:00p Drama Grp 10:00a Woodcarvers 1:00p Hand & Foot 1:00p Veterans 2:00p Card Class 6:00p Happy Harps 1:00p Pinochle 1:00p Tai Chi - Adv 5:00p Euchre 7:30p Line Dance 1:00p Bingo 2:00p Tai Chi - Beg 5:45p Depart Mayhem & Mystery :00a Basket Class 9:00a Blood Pressure 9:00a WII Play 8:00a - 10:00a 11:00a Line Dance 10:00a Tatting and more w/daymar 9:30a Clogging Practice Waffle Breakfast 12:00p Red Hats 11:00a Beg Line Dance 11:00a Adv Line Dance 10:45a Bible Study 9:00a Quilt Charms 1:00p Poker 12:30p Artists Hour 11:30a - 12:30p 1:00p Euchre 10:00a Crafters 1:00p Ball Room 1:00p Bridge 2nd Tuesday Lunch 4:00p Drama Grp 1:00p Pinochle 1:00p Hand & Foot 1:00p Cribbage 12:30p Dominoes 6:00p Happy Harps 1:00p Bingo 1:00p Travel Buddy 1:00p Chat Room 7:30p Line Dance 1:00p Tai Chi - Adv 1:00p Bridge 2:00p Tai Chi - Beg 1:00p Pinochle 3:00p Coin Club 5:00p Euchre :00a Tatting 9:00a Blood Pressure 7:30a - 11:00a 8:00a - 10:00a 9:30a Clogging Practice 11:00a Beg Line Dance 11:00a Adv Line Dance Pancake Breakfast Waffle Breakfast 11:00a Line Dance 12:30p Artists Hour 12:30p Dominoes 9:00a WII Play 8:30a Depart 12:00p Red Hats 1:00p Bridge 1:00p Bridge 10:45a Bible Study LaComedia-9to5 1:00p Poker 7:00p - 10:00p 1:00p Cribbage 1:00p Pinochle 1:00p Euchre 9:00a Quilt Charms 1:00p Ball Room Dance Tonight 1:00p Veterans 2:00p Card Class Blood Drive 10:00a Crafters 1:00p Hand & Foot Woodie Phillips 1:00p Tai Chi - Adv 5:00p Euchre 4:00p Drama Grp 10:00a Woodcarvers 2:00p Tai Chi - Beg 6:00p Happy Harps 1:00p Pinochle 7:30p Line Dance 1:00p Bingo NL Folding 9:00a Blood Pressure 10:30a Olivedale 8:00a - 10:00a 9:30a Clogging Practice Pool Sign-up Begins 9:00a Depart Whistles Annual M eeting Waffle Breakfast 11:00a Line Dance 10:00a Tatting Ice Cream & more 9:00a No WII Play 9:00a Quilter Charms 12:00p Red Hats 11:00a Beg Line Dance 11:00a Adv Line Dance 9:30a NO Clogging 10:00a Crafters 1:00p Poker 12:30p Artists Hour 12:30p Dominoes 10:45a Bible Study 1:00p Pinochle 1:00p Ball Room 1:00p Bridge 1:00p Bridge 1:00p Euchre 1:00p Bingo 1:00p Hand & Foot 1:00p Cribbage 1:00p Pinochle 4:00p Drama Grp 1:00p Tai Chi - Adv 5:00p Euchre 6:00p Happy Harps 2:00p Tai Chi - Beg 7:30p Line Dance 31 PUZZLE Monthly Wotsits: The first person to call the office with the correct answer to the puzzle will win a ticket to Olivedale's fish fry. Answer will be in next month s issue.

6 Page 6 The Oak Leaf March 2013 W A T E R Wellness Center Pool Schedule Spring Classes March 4 April 26 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 7:00 Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool 8:00 Aqua Challenge Aqua Challenge Aqua Challenge Aqua Challenge Aqua Challenge 9:00 Pump & Jump Silver Splash Pump & Jump Silver Splash Pump & Jump 10:00 Light Aerobics Light Aerobics Light Aerobics Light Aerobics Light Aerobics 11:00 Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation C L A S S E S 12:00 Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool 1:00 Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics 2:00 Water Workout Water Workout Water Workout Water Workout Water Workout 3:00 Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool 4:00 Strength & Flexibility Walk and Talk Strength & Flexibility Walk and Talk Close at 4:30 5:00 Light Aerobics Water Workout Light Aerobics Water Workout XX 6:00 Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool XX 7:00 Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation XX Exercise Classes WELLNESS CENTER HOURS Monday-Thursday 7:00a 8:00p Friday 7:00a 4:30p Class attendance in the Aerobic Room is limited to 20 participants. Aerobics Interval Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00a 9:00a Lite Aerobics Tues, Thurs 10:00a 11:00a Pilates Fit Mon, Wed, Fri 9:10a 10:00a Muscle Strength Range Mon, Wed of Motion (MSROM) 10:15a 11:00a Strength & Balance Tues, Thurs 9:00a 10:00a Yoga Stretch Zumba / Chair Asst. Strength Zumba Zumba/Tone it up Fri 11:00a 12:00p Tues, Thurs 6:00p 7:00p Tue, Thurs 11:00a 12:00P Fri 10:15 11:00 Tues, 7:00-7:45P Aerobics/Tone It Up Thur 7:00-7:45P Orientations by appointment only SILVER SNEAKERS COMMANDMENTS S tart out first doing what you can do. Don t worry if you are not doing everything perfectly. I ncrease your intensity as you see progress. L et your body be your guide. Don t do something that is going to harm you. V alue the fact that your making yourself more healthy by exercising. E veryone needs to start somewhere, so pat yourself on the back. Today was that day. R emember you are doing all of this just for you. S ome days will be easier than others, so don t get discouraged. It happens to everyone. N othing does more for your body and mind than to laugh and have a good time. So have fun. E veryone needs an exercise buddy, so make a new friend. A lways know someone will help you if you need help. We re here to help one another. K eep a positive attitude. Don t get down on yourself. As seniors, we all have good days and not so good days. E very day you will see you are getting a little stronger and healthier because you stuck with it. R e-evaluate and make adjustments if needed BUT ALWAYS S trive to be the best YOU can be!

7 March 2013 Page 7 The Oak Leaf Activities at Olivedale Coin Club The Olivedale Coin Club will hold its quarterly Coin Auction on Tuesday, March 12, at 3:00pm in the Rosebank Room. Coins and currency up for bid can be previewed at 2:15pm. Over150 lots are up for auction and members can add items they need to their collections if they are the lucky bidder. Contact Steve at for further information on the meeting or club membership. Olivedale Singles Lunch Bunch SINGLES SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2013 March 6-11:30am meet at Bob Evans March 13-11:30am meet at Roosters March 18-4:30pm meet at Mediterranean on 33 (near Slater s) March 21-11:30am meet at the Lodge March 29-12:00pm meet at Dave Dolle s house, 578 Lynwood Lane, Table service, tea, and coffee will be served. Drama Club The Drama Club is working presenting some old comedy radio programs. Talent is not a requirement. We are looking for interested people. We meet on Wednesdays at 4:00pm in front of the stage. Red Glad Hatters The Red Glad Hatters of Olivedale will meet at noon on March 15 at Annie's. Lunch will be ordered off the menu. After lunch we will go to the Fairfield County Library for a guided tour. Your hostesses request that you decorate your hat for St. Patrick s Day. Please call Luella McClasky ( ) before March 9 to reserve a spot at Annie s. May the luck of the Irish be with you. Rambling Designers Garden Club Rambling Designers Garden Club will meet March 5 at 1:00 pm at the Fairfield County Ag. Center at 831 College Avenue. Roger Grossenbacher will give a presentation on Rare and Endangered Species of Fairfield County. Mr. Grossenbacher, an amateur naturalist has made a detailed study of all native species of plants in the Lancaster Parks System. Guests are always welcome. For further information please contact Phyllis Chambers at or Ann Huston at Quilt Charms Quilt Charms new committees for 2013 have been formed and they have many new activities planned for the coming year. With a membership now at 50 we have lots of new ideas and input. Plans are being made for the annual April retreat in Berlin, Ohio. Work continues for the Art Show in May and the double wedding ring project. We meet every Thursday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Military Veterans of Olivedale March forward! Our membership continues to grow. The challenge continues for each and every member to bring a possible new member to our meetings. New members and new ideas are always welcome. March holds the promise of spring. Spring holds the promise of parades, our float, outings and trips. Meetings held the first and third Monday of each month at 1:00pm. Questions: call John Swank at Hand & Foot We are in need of more Hand & Foot players. Hand & Foot is a form of Canasta. All those interested come to Olivedale at 1:00p on Fridays. Wii Play Join us on Wednesdays for a challenging game of Wii Play at the NEW time of 9:00 a.m. Try your hand at a game of Wii Bowling or golf or any of the other games available.

8 Page 8 The Oak Leaf March 2013 Mary Adams Diana Bradford Russell Bailey Richard & Shirley Campbell Robert Chandler Joseph Davis Loretta Easterday Robert Eden David Gibbs Patricia Glaspell Kathleen Hall David Harper Member Information Welcome New Members! Edward Hart Velma Jean Irvin Ruth Jackson Connie & Roger Knight Terri Krueger Shana Lewis Beverley Miller Terry & Sheryl Morris Damon Notestone Susan Peters Loia Pettway Barbara Raduege Lucinda Riddlebarger Marla Jean Rife Charles & Mary Rosier Raymond Sells Patricia Sherburn Sharon Smith Ralph Sparks Christine Swanson & Duane Goetze Kaye & Barry Thompson Jean Walker \Ç `xåéüç Éy Anna Birmingham Percy Duplessis Donald Dowell John F. Hite Judy A. Jarvis Carl Krile Emery V. Lehman Current as of February 11, 2013 Display Case Are you a collector or showcase designer? If you would you like to share a collection with the members of Olivedale, give the office a call at for more details. Annual Meeting Members are encouraged to join us Wednesday, March 27 at 10:30a for Olivedale Senior Citizens of Fairfield County, Inc. Annual Meeting. Member registration will begin at 10:00a with the business meeting and election of Board members beginning at 10:30a. Please remember to contact the office to make a reservation for the free lunch immediately following the meeting. Lunch tickets for those who made reservations by March 20 will be handed out during registration. The Board President, Treasurer, Superintendant of Lancaster Parks and the Olivedale Park Manager will report on the previous year and the future of Olivedale. Make your vote count for the next group of Board Members. The Olivedale Board is a volunteer advisory council. Show your support for Olivedale and your elected Board. Volunteer Volunteers are needed to make angel food cakes and noodles. Our goal is to have 3 to 4 groups that make noodles and cakes on a rotating schedule. First, we need to have more volunteers trained to mix ingredients for both, work the mixer or noodle extruder and learn how to run the dishwasher or clean the pans and utensils used to make both. If you would be interested in learning the process of either noodles or angel food cakes, please contact the office. The office has a sign up sheet for the year s events. If you are a regular volunteer, please stop by and make sure we have you on the volunteer list. A Senior Assisted Residence (740) Call Today to Schedule Your Personal Tour! 24-Hour Nurse On-Site Independently Owned / Alzheimer s Care APRIL NEWSLETTER REMINDER Deadline Friday, March 8, 2013 Newsletter folding Monday March 25, 2013

9 March 2013 March Trip Reminders: Mayhem & Mystery - March 5 LaComedia - 9 to 5 - March 21 Whistles, Ice Cream & Motorcycles - March 26 February Trip Sign-Ups Start Friday, Jan. April Trip Sign-Ups Start Friday, Mar. 8 Columbus Washboard Company Tour Join us Wednesday, April 3 as we travel not only to Logan, Ohio but back in time to tour the Columbus Washboard Factory. What started as a small business back in 1895 by Frederic Martin who began selling washboards that he built in his backyard, grew to sales of approximately 1,000 during the first few decades of operation and reached its peak during World War II when over 1.3 million were sold in the 1940 s. Watch first hand how washboards are made by using the company s 1920 s era machinery. Learn the history of this company that has survived new technology and reinvented its use for musical entertainment, decorating and even aiding our military overseas where laundry facilities are not available. Everyone on the tour will receive a free magnet from Columbus Washboard Factory and a 10% discount on any purchase at the gift shop. Our first stop of the day will be at the only pencil sharpener museum in the world, located at the Logan Visitors Center then our tour of the Columbus Washboard Company. Lunch will be on your own at the Brass Ring Restaurant where you can either select from their array of lunch specials or for only $5.95 per person dine at the their soup & salad bar. The last stop will be at the Art & Craft Mall for a little antique shopping or perhaps a sweet treat. Come along on this fun trip for a cost of only $12.00 per person, departing at 8:45am and returning at 3:30pm. The Oak Leaf Day Trips Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre Join us as we travel to the beautiful Midland Theatre in Newark Ohio on Sunday, April 21 for an afternoon of delightful entertainment featuring the Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre. Each of the show s 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now, they love to show off onstage, by performing a variety of stunts and skits! You will be amazed by this extravaganza of European style clowns, amazing juggling and balancing acts, and of course, very talented performing pets. After the show you can refuel at the always delicious Stacey s Buffet in Heath. Come along for a fun afternoon, departing at 1:45pm and returning at 6:30 pm for only $40 per person. OUL Theater ~ Little Shop of Horrors The Ohio University Theater group is going all out for their presentation of the classic; Little Shop of Horrors on Thursday, March 25. Sit back and enjoy this doo-wop spoof of a 1950s sci-fi disaster movie that follows the misadventures of Seymour, a down-and-out floral assistant who longs to get the girl of his dreams and escape life on skid row. He becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II (his plant) grows into an ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Laced with humor and irresistible music, Little Shop of Horrors is one of the longest-running off- Broadway shows of all time. Enjoy dinner which is included in the $28 price at The Lodge in Lancaster. There you can dine on pecan chicken or roast beef from their dinner buffet. Departs at 4:45pm and returns 10:30pm. Page 9 Calling all members we need your input. A list has been compiled of tentative day trips for the remainder of the year. Please stop by the office to look over the list and let us know your interest or tell us of any ideas you might have for a trip.

10 Olivedale Senior Citizens of Fairfield County 253 Boving Road Lancaster, OH PH: FX: Website: Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit 57 Lancaster, OH Renewal Notice A D Due April 1 $12 Per Person Per Year March 2013 Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds. President Bill Clinton Invitations will be mailed to all volunteers to join us for an afternoon filled with mystery. It takes many wonderful volunteers to make Olivedale one of the best senior centers in the country. However, a murderous plot has befallen Olivedale. People are dying for Olivedale angel food cakes. Volunteers will help us solve the mystery of Who Done It. Your invitation will be your clue to the date and time of this sleuthing adventure