NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER G. A. B. Golden Age Bulletin October 2012 MAYOR S CORNER

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1 NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER G. A. B. Golden Age Bulletin October LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator MAYOR S CORNER The Mayor's 5k Race and Walk was held on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at North Olmsted Park. Proceeds from the event will go to scholarships for North Olmsted High School students and also residents of North Olmsted who attend other area parochial schools such as St. Edward, St. Ignatius and Magnificat. We encourage Senior s to participate in the 1 mile walk next year! Congratulations to Tiffany Hunt and Jackie Chavez-Anderson for running! It s that time again for seasonal flu shots! They will be offered at the Senior Center on October, 22 nd, 23 rd, 25 th, and 26 th from 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary and individuals covered by Medicare will not be charged for the shot. The cost for all others is $ Halloween Trick-or-Treat will be Monday, October 31 st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please be extra cautious if you are driving that evening. Happy Autumn! Sincerely; COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS North Olmsted City Council October 2nd and 16th 8:00pm Town Hall Walking Club Breakfast Friday, October 5th 10:00am Atrium Bereavement Support Wednesdays October 10th, 17th, and 24th 1:00-3:00 OSHIIP Medicare Reviews Tuesdays, October 16th, 23rd, and 30th 8:30-11:30 By appointment Flu Shots October 22nd, 23rd, 25th, and 26th 10:00-12:00 No appointments necessary Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy Halloween Party Tuesday, October 30th during and after hot lunch 1

2 TUESDAY & THURSDAY HOT LUNCH PROGRAM MOVIES, LECTURES, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, FUN! Announcements begin at 11:40 & Lunch is Served at 11:50 *.75 Cents Suggested Donation * Everyone 60 and older is Welcome. Reservations Must be Made by the Prior Wednesday. TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM 2nd This Means War Each determined to win the heart of a sexy blonde bombshell, two best friends and CIA spies turn their secretagent skills against each other, heedless of the everwidening trail of wreckage and collateral damage they leave in their wake. (Action-Comedy/ PG-13/97 Min) 9th Laws of Attraction Manhattan divorce attorneys and bitter rivals Audrey and Daniel wind up getting hitched after a night of drinking. Disgusted with their actions, the two nonetheless realize they must stay married to preserve their prominent careers. (Romantic-Comedy/ PG-13/ 87 Min) THURSDAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 12:15 Everyone is welcome to partici- pate in the lively free entertainment! 4th The North Olmsted AARP Chapter #4606 will meet at the North Olmsted Community Cabin. Program: TBA. New members are always welcome to join. Meeting starts at 1:00. 11th MIKE JACOBS Mike Jacob s joins us once again to drum up a musical medley of your all time favorite tunes. Requests are always welcome. 16th Mirror Mirror This remake of the classic Grimm tale, starring Julia Roberts as the evil Queen, is much darker than the well-known animated Disney version. Snow White's team of dwarves are a shady bunch, but dedicated to helping her regain her royal throne. (Family/ PG/ 116 Min.) 18th VETERAN S BENEFITS Representatives from Cleveland American Veterans Association (C.A.V.A) will be here with a presentation on the Dept. of Veteran Affairs Aid & Attendance Benefit. This little-known VA benefit provides a tax-free income up to as much as $2000 per month for those that qualify. 23rd Snow White And The Huntsman An updated take on the Snow White tale finds the fair-skinned maiden battling the Evil Queen with skills learned from the huntsman sent to kill her. Meanwhile, a love-struck prince bides his time from afar. (Action/Adventure /PG-13/127 Min.) Tuesday October 30th No Movie Costume Halloween Party Following Hot Lunch Popcorn & Movie.50 25th JOHN KOWALSKI! Join us for live music by professional keyboard player John Kowalski. John will entertain us with music and vocals to your favorite oldies of the 40 s through the 80 s. Get into the Spirit of the Halloween week with a little prequel to the season! 2

3 ACTIVITIES and EVENTS Website of the Month: Open enrollment to change your Medicare plans begins October 15th! Review your plan options on the official Medicare website. Detailed information about the 2013 health and prescription drug plans is available now! See article on page 6 for details on an OSHIIP volunteer to review your plan with you. NOSC Book Club Friday, October 19th 1:00/ Atrium Gem of a Ghost SueAnn Jaffarian This multifaceted humorous mystery unfolds in Hollywood, where a vengeful spirit strikes too close for comfort as characters Emma and Granny Apples unearth a clue hidden in a haunted diamond. HEALTH, WELLNESS, and FITNESS Need Transportation? Call for Senior Transportation North Olmsted Senior Center Volunteer Program: Volunteers meet the 3rd Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m. BLOOD PRESSURE each Monday ~ 10 11:30 AM.~ Offered by St. John West Shore Community Outreach, Fairview Hospital Outreach, & Rae-Ann ~ EXERCISE CLASSES ~ Geri Fit Mon. & Fri. Zumba Gold Wed. 8:45 AM 9:00 AM Springvale (440) Canterbury Road N. Olmsted Golf, Ballroom Dance, Party Events North Olmsted Recreation (440) Lorain Road N. Olmsted Visit the City of North Olmsted s website at: To learn about the many opportunities that Springvale and the Recreation Center has to offer. SUPPORT GROUPS Dementia Support Monday, October 1st at 2:30 Multiple Sclerosis Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. Bereavement Support Wednesdays, October 10th, 17th, and 24th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Computer Lab Information: The computer lab at the Senior Center is available from 8:30am to CNNN 4:30pm Monday-Friday. Please see a staff member to sign on. There is C limited internet access. Free wireless internet access at the Senior Center & Community Cabin! Bring in your laptop or Ipad and surf the internet. NOSC Art League Everyone is welcome to join this talented group which meets every Wednesday at 12:00 pm in the Atrium. 4

4 Tiffany Hunt, LSW Outreach Services (440) Flu Shots October 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m./atrium CVS Pharmacists will be offering the flu shot the week of October 22nd on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00-12:00. No appointments are necessary and all Medicare recipients can receive the shot at no cost. Please be sure to bring your insurance cards the day of the shot. Individuals not covered by Medicare will be charged $ Bereavement Support Wednesdays, October 10th, 17th, and 24th, 1:00-3:00 p.m ViaQuest Home Care and Hospice will be offering a 3 week support group for individuals who have recently lost a loved one. Please RSVP to Tiffany. Beth Reitz, AAC/AD Activities Coordinator Activity Highlights (440) Medicare Open Enrollment October 15-December 7th OSHIIP Volunteer Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 beginning October 16th Don t miss your opportunity to review and change your Medicare health and prescription drug plans! An OSHIIP volunteer will be available every Tuesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. beginning October 16th to assist you in reviewing your options. Please make an appointment with Tiffany. **FYI : ALL WALKERS WALKING CLUB BREAKFAST Friday, October 5th / 10:00am Please sign up with Beth for the end of the season Walking Club Breakfast by September 28th. HALLOWEEN PARTY Tuesday, October 30th During and after hot lunch It s fall and that me of year again to start thinking about Halloween costumes! This year it will be your choice of costume for the party. Funny, spooky, pre!y, scary; be creave to win a fantasc prize donated by the Lutheran Home. They will also be bringing tasty Halloween treats. TRADER JOES of Crocker Park will also be here to give us a preview of new and tasty foods for the Holiday Season. Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator Seniorfest Wednesday October 17th Seniorfest will take place at Springvale Ballroom, located at 5871 Canterbury Road in North Olmsted. Tickets may be purchased at the North Olmsted Senior Center Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Tickets are on sale for $4.00 p/p. Tickets will not be sold at the door, tickets must be purchased in advance. Doors open at 12:30. Live music preformed by the LBJ Band. Lunch, dessert, beverages, games and prizes are all available for your enjoyment! This multigenerational program is sponsored by the North Olmsted High School SITES program. INTERNATIONAL FOOD COOK OFF Wednesday, November 7th/ 11:30-1:00 Enjoy cuisine from around the world prepared by local Chefs. Your $5 ticket will allow you to taste food from 10 different countries along with a chance to win great raffle prizes! You can purchase tickets starting October 22nd. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD The Senior Center will be accepting donations once again for our Holiday drive with Samaritan s Purse and Operation Christmas Child in the month of October until November 15th. The Volunteer Group will then box up the donations to be sent out to children all over the world for the upcoming Holiday Season. Please place donations in the designated box in the center hall; donation suggestions will be posted on the box. 6

5 October Hot Lunch Menu TUESDAY THURSDAY 2nd- Spaghetti W/Meatballs Parmesan Cheese Green Beans Whole Grain Dinner Roll Orange Juice Sliced Pears 4th- Roast Beef W/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Whole Grain White Fresh Pear 9th- Chicken Parmesan Penne Pasta w/ Tomato Basil Mixed Vegetables Fresh Pear 16th- Roast Turkey W/ Gravy Buttered Noodles Baby Lima Beans Diced Beets Orange 23rd Pork Chop Scalloped Potatoes Cape Cod Blend Sliced Peaches 30th Beef Stew Parsley Potatoes Sweet & Sour Cabbage Whole Grain White Applesauce 11th- Chili Whole Grain Crackers Green Beans Corn Fruit Cocktail Vanilla Wafers 18th Hawaiian Pork Brown Rice Oriental Vegetables Whole Grain Rye Grape Juice Apricots 25th Chicken Cacciatore W/ Sauce Orzo Corn Asparagus Banana Birthday Cake Please be aware that each individual is responsible for making his / her own lunch reservation. Due to a limited amount of lunches that will be ordered, reservations will not be made over the phone. Sign-up is always one week in advance as the reservations are called in to the caterer on Thursdays at noon. All persons 60 and older are welcome to join us for lunch. A one time registration form must be completed and can be obtained at the front desk. Once this has been completed and is on file, you may sign up for any lunches that you choose. Please contact the center for more details! This program was made possible by a Grant from the Ohio Department of Aging through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Please acquire your lunch ticket at the sign in desk and be in your seats no later than 11:30am. Please note that announcements will begin at 11:50 or earlier, lunch will be served shortly a3er. Please refer to the entertainment page for a schedule of movies and performers. AARP meets on the first Thursday of the month in the community cabin. All are welcome to a!end that very informave meeng. There will be no entertainment at the senior center on those days. All meals ordered must be consumed on site. Carry- Out lunches are not permi!ed. The only excepons are the following: 1. Individually wrapped cookies. 2. Individually wrapped bread. 3. Fresh Fruit (apple, orange etc) 4. UNOPENED milk during the winter months. Your cooperaon is greatly appre- A Donation of 75 cents is suggested 3

6 NORTH OLMSTED ACTIVE ADULTS TRAVEL PLANNER 2012 TRIPS & TOURS Info You may sign up for trips Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, please speak with Beth Reitz, Activity Coordinator to help you with all of your travel registration needs. On trips that leave before 8:00 A.M., please note that the Center will not be open earlier than the check-in time indicates. Also, please park in the LOWER parking lot for all trips! *Please be advised to bring a photo ID for all Casino Trips! 2012 Trip Schedule MONTHLY MARKET TRIP: WESTSIDE MARKET Wednesday, Oct 10th will be the next Westside Market trip. Lunch will be at The Beachcliff Tavern in Rocky River Cost $10.00 cash /for van Lunch is out of pocket Check in time 9:45am / Return time 2:30pm Friday, Oct. 12th CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD HARTVILLE Our train trip begins in Independence where you will board for a beautiful ride along the Cuyahoga Valley to Akron. A bus will then take you to the Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market. Lunch will be at the Hartville Kitchen and will be followed by plenty of time to shop at the Markets! Trip includes: transportation, all rail expenses, lunch and bus snacks Cost: $61.00 (checks payable to Nowak Tours) Check in 8:00am Return 5:30pm Wednesday, Nov. 28th THE NEW*HOLLYWOOD TOLEDO CASINO* Its time to try your luck at the brand new Hollywood Casino in Toledo Ohio! Choose from 2000 of the newest slot machines as well as 60 table games!! Cost: $30.00 (cash or checks payable to Nowak Tours/casino bonus is $5.00) Check in 7:45am Return approx. 5:30pm 5

7 Free Community Meals All are welcome to attend these meals. Reservations are not required. North Olmsted United Methodist, 4600 Dover Center Rd., Every 4th Thursday of the month. Thursday, October 25th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Westlake United Methodist Church, Center Ridge Rd., Every 4th Wednesday of the month. Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30-6:30 Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., Every Last Saturday of the month Saturday, October 27th from 5:00-6:30 You can access the monthly newsletter for free on our City s website! With your mouse left click Departments then left click Senior Center OR Sign up using your account and receive our monthly newsletter via . E-Newsletters is located on the left hand side of the City of North Olmsted home page. Choose the Senior Center E-Newsletter box and simply input your address and create a password and click subscribe. North Olmsted Senior Center -Main Line (440) Jackie Chavez-Anderson Administrator / andersonj@north-olmsted,com (440) Beth Reitz AAC/AD, Activities Coordinator / reitzb@north-olmsted.com (440) Tiffany Hunt-LSW, Outreach / huntt@north-olmsted.com (440) Lynda Hudson, Hot Lunch Program Manager/ hudsonl@north-olmsted.com (440) Joe Muranko, Part-Time Custodian/ murankoj@north-olmsted.com (440) Fax # (440) October 2012