Please contact CATS after 3:00 pm daily and be- fore 5:00pm the day before each trip to schedule or cancel your reservation. September 6th— Labor Day– SENIOR CENTER CLOSED September 10th— Area Agency on Aging #7 Senior Expo no congregate or home delivered meal service on September 10—please enjoy the expo! September 16th- Senior Olympics for Long-term Care, Assisted Living, and the Developmentally Disabled Golden Oldies PIKE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER September & October 2010 Friday, October 8th, 2010: Tuttle Crossing Mall! Join us on a trip to Tuttle Mall in Columbus, Ohio. Stores include Macy’s, JC Penney, Hallmark, Sears, and many, many more great shopping sites! Food court & restaurants at mall. Sign-up by Wednesday, October 5th! Cost: $12.00 roundtrip! Friday, September 10th, 2010-Area Agency on Aging #7 Senior Expo! Features include: exhibit booths, free health screenings, Bingo, door prizes, live entertainment, a cake auction, food, games, and much more. Sign-up available at front desk of Senior Center. Sign up by Wednesday, September 8th! Cost: $6.00 roundtrip! *Any donations to help with the Senior Expo Fundraiser are greatly appreciated. Please contact Bertha or Shelley for more information!* Golden Oldies VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Have a talent you would enjoy sharing or just want to help out? Call Linda Slone at the Senior Center for more information. Volunteers help make good things happen!
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Please contact CATS after 3:00 pm daily and be-fore 5:00pm the day before
each trip to schedule or cancel your reservation.
September 6th—Labor Day– SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
September 10th—Area Agency on Aging #7 Senior Expo no congregate or home delivered meal service on September 10—please enjoy the expo!
September 16th- Senior Olympics for Long-term Care, Assisted Living, and the Developmentally Disabled
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Friday, October 8th, 2010: Tuttle Crossing Mall!
Join us on a trip to Tuttle Mall in Columbus, Ohio. Stores include Macy’s, JC Penney, Hallmark,
Sears, and many, many more great shopping sites! Food court & restaurants at mall. Sign-up by
Wednesday, October 5th! Cost: $12.00 roundtrip!
Friday, September 10th, 2010-Area Agency on Aging
#7 Senior Expo!
Features include: exhibit booths, free health screenings, Bingo,
door prizes, live entertainment, a cake auction, food, games, and much more.
Sign-up available at front desk of Senior Center. Sign up by
Wednesday, September 8th!
Cost: $6.00 roundtrip!
*Any donations to help with the Senior Expo Fundraiser are greatly appreciated. Please
contact Bertha or Shelley for more information!*
Golden Oldies
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Have a talent you would enjoy sharing or just want to help out? Call
Linda Slone at the Senior Center for more information. Volunteers help make good things happen!
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Ruth Dunham: Coffee & Creamer
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Haga: Coffee & Creamer
Pat Lemaster: Monetary & Coffee
Clair Baker: Monetary & Coffee
Jim Hudgins: Coffee
Tom Brown: Books
Jean Dickerson: Monetary
Mr. & Mrs. Mike McFarland: Coffee
Mia Bernhardt: Books & Computer Paper
Virginia Heavenridge: Coffee
Darlene Wise: Books
Marie Woods: Books & Tea
Betty Mulhair: Coffee, Creamer, & Sugar
Charly Weil: Sweetener & Books
Lillie Murray: Pot Scratchers
Helen Slaughter: Napkins & Computer Paper
Mr. & Mrs. Don Stroud: Books
Lavonne Prall: Books
Alvia Weaver: Books
Soni Crabtree: Books
Jeanie Thatcher: Books
Marie Vaugn: Books, Quilting Material, Craft Material
Jean Horn: Puzzles
Darlene Lightle: Books
Brenda Dyke: Books
Mr. & Mrs. Enoch Teeters: Creamers
Val Schmitt: Books
Katherine Linley: Craft Supplies
Betty Richardson: Sweet & Low, Creamer
Juanita Bryant: Cards
Srenda Dyke: Books
Betty Brewster: Monetary
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Daniels: Books
Don McCloud: Rug Yarn
Ways Market: Corn
Lena Pritchett: Scarves
Wilma Ritchie Paper Clips & Tape
Catherine Linley: Crafts
Betty Smith: Books
Dorothy Ratliff: Fabric & Coffee Stirrers
Bob Downing
Ruby Dixon
Larry Teeters
Wanda Lawson
Joan Cox
Walter Dawson
Juanita Bryant
Lillie Mae Murray
Alma Connors
Wilma Jean Mangan
Hannah Williams
Peggy Mickey
Elinor Setty
Joyce Borders
Blaine Beekman
Kathryn Pendleton– Alternate
Senior Advisory Council:
Senior Advisory Council Meetings:
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 1:00pm
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00pm
Senior Programs are always in need of donations, as well as
volunteers. Please let the office staff know if you would like
to make a donation or volunteer. Thanks!
Thanks for your donations!!!
DONATIONS NEEDED: Fabric
Art Supplies (Sketch Pads, charcoal pencils, paint, etc.)
Books
Computer Paper
Coffee, tea, napkins, creamer, coffee filters
Laptop computers
Movies (DVD or VHS) & CD’s
Edna Lansing– Emeritus
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The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District # #7—28th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest.
Winners announced from Pike County include:
1st Place Pen-Ink/Portraits— “A Fancy Couple” by Janet Henry
1st Place Pencil/Portraits— “Portrait of a US Navy Chief” by James S. Henry
4th Place Pencil/Portraits— “An Irish Beauty” by James S. Henry
2nd Place Photography/Portraits— “Let’s be Friends” by James S. Henry
1st Place Essay— “Love from Above” by Calvin Richmond
1st Place Poem— “Kerry and Sherry” by Calvin Richmond
1st: Marlene Wilder 2nd: Gary Carr
3rd: John Matthews
3rd: Russell McFarland
4th: Goldie Leffler
4th: Zelma McNelly
5th: Lou Bussard
5th: Tom Heinrich
5th: Paul Scowden
6th: Mildred Landrum
6th: Kent Mulliner
6th: Donald McCloud
7th: Janet Bridwell
7th: Margery Luppold
8th: Charles Gaskill
9th: Juanita Dyke
9th: Jim Henry
9th: Darlene Lightle
10th: Bernice James
10th: Cleo Teeters
11th: Charlotte Lindsay
11th: Barbara McCarty
12th: Lynn Goble
12th: Ruby Taylor
12th: Elaine Zinngg
15th: Frank Jordan
16th: William Montgomery
16th: Barbara Weaver
17th: Carl Harrison
19th: Louise Salyer
20th: Bob Lemaster
20th: Mary Renfro
21st: Don Glore
22nd: Helen George
22nd: Glenda Tackett
22nd: Anne Young
23rd: Jack Beeler
24th: Norman Christopher
24th: Geneva Crace
24th: Richard Whitehouse
25th: Eileen Hughes
26th: Harold Bumgardner
26th: Bethel Fox
26th: Wilma Huffman
27th: Lola Charles
27th: Ruby Montgomery
27th: Frankie Rinehart 27th: Jean Wessel
28th: Gordon Bevens
28th: Jack Heavenridge
29th: Wilma Holsinger
29th: Arlene Hunt
29th: Arlene Hunt
29th: Ernestine Shope
29th: Frances Smith
30th: Lawrence Bowen
1st: Bill Leffler
1st: Bea Teeters
2nd: Joanne Barlage
3rd: Carol Brown
3rd: Joan Peebles
3rd: Glenna Ray
4th: Jean Roberts
4th: Betty Smith
5th: Larry Curren
6th: Amanda Skinner
7th: Tom Anderson
8th: Clarence Haga
8th: Phyllis Romaniw
9th: Don Beavers
9th: Lois Beeler
9th: Robert Holsinger
9th: Betty Richardson
10th: Stanley McNelly
10th: Ruth Newland
10th: Helen Wilburn
11th: Trudy Dobbins
12th: Bonnie Yates
13th: Walter Anderson
13th: Helen Cassell
13th: Fran Kigans
13th: Betty Mulhair
13th: James Miller
13th: Patricia Porter
14th: Juanita Bryant
15th Don Dalton
15th Pearl McFarland
16th: Charles Stevens
16th: Bill Weil
18th: Mildred McFerrin
18th: Linda Rigsby
19th: Donald Cornwell
19th: Pat Fawley
19th: Rita Kelley
19th: Jean Linderman
19th George Little
23rd: Gordon Leffler
25th: Marjorie Deck
25th: William Rothley
25th: Daisy Stephens
27th: Evelyn Cartwright
27th: Leonard Nasman
28th: Carole Phares
29th: Carl Bucy
29th: Larry Kempton
29th: Janice Tackett
3th: Peggy Karr
30th: Kenneth Puckett
31st: Juanita Hopkins
31st: Robert Howard
31st: Darlene Lykins
31st: Betty Pressley
Happy Bir thday SEPTEMBER
Happy Bir thday OCTOBER
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Seniors Help Make Blood
Drive a Success!
July & August At-a-Glance:
Seniors Kathryn Pendleton (left) and Janice Tackett (right) help out by donating their blood (and time!) at the Blood Drive held at the Senior Center on August 2nd!!
Paintball at Don
Stroud’s home!
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The “Grumpy Ole Men’s Club” Makes the Time Out Café’s Breakfast Bar their Tuesday morning stop!
The Time Out Café offers a variety of food and beverages including: candy bars, pea-
nuts, fruit snacks, breakfast items, and chips along with many other snacks!
Each Tuesday and Friday from 8:30-10:00am, the Time Out Café at the Senior Center will be serving
breakfast! MENU:
2– Biscuits and Gravy: $2.50
Sides– $.50 each
Scrambled Eggs
Hash Browns
Sausage
Stewed Apples
Orange Juice
Bagels- $1.00 w/ butter or cream cheese.
Order of toast- $.75 with butter & jelly
Come check out the breakfast bar & bring some friends!!
Hot Dogs & Sloppy Joes! The café will be serving hot dogs and
sloppy joes every day. These items may be purchased for lunch or for a snack!
HOT DOGS: $1.00
w/ sauce: $1.50
SLOPPY JOE: $2.50
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Exercise by Pleasant Hill Manor’s Activity Department!
The Monday Exercise Class from 10-10:40am will focus on Health and Wellness. Did you know that just 30 minutes of exercise a day can promote health and
wellness and can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, decrease signs of depression, improve mental clarity, and prevent falls, among many other benefits? This will be an open exercise group so please feel free to ask questions and bring suggestions of what you enjoy. Wear comfortable clothes and join in! Between Betty Swick, Angel Colley, Terri Christman, Bee Pinkerton, and Rosemary Shanton, Pleasant Hill Manor employees combine for over 73 years of
experience!
Beginning Zumba Zumba is a Latin inspired dance/fitness class with dance movements, which creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Zumba integrates
some of the basic principles of aerobic interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. Zumba
is indeed great for the mind, body, & soul. Instructor for the class is Autumn Adams, a certified Zumba instructor. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a
small towel. PLEASE NOTE CLASS TIMES & COST—There have been a few changes!!
Pilates Pilates is a floor exercise focused on improving flexibility, strength, and body
awareness. It is a resistance exercise for core (midriff) muscle strength. The only required equipment is a Yoga mat and a small Pilates ball. We have 5 mats and 5
balls available for senior use. The schedule for Pilates: Monday’s from 9-9:45am.
*Non-Seniors: Payments by month available; see instructor for details!*
*WEDNESDAY MORNING
CLASSES HAVE BEEN
CANCELLED*
Instructor: Charly Weil No charge for Seniors/ Non-Seniors
$5.00
ATTENTION: There will be no Pilates class September 6th, October 4th & October 11th
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Friday Night Dance Fridays 7:00pm to 10:00pm;
$3.00 for Seniors.
Square dance, line dance, and slow dance. Come
dance, make friends, and enjoy good music and refreshments!
Invite a friend!
Euchre Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the
Senior Center Lounge. Don’t play Euchre? Want to learn? Join in and have a great time! Want to play another game? Bring your ideas! See you on
Tuesday’s!
REMINDER: If you haven’t paid for your 2010 membership, please see Shelley in the Senior Programs office!
Guitar Lessons: Friday’s from 9:30-11:00am. No charge for lessons; Esteban learning tapes and two Esteban guitars are available for use or bring your own guitar. Lessons are taught by the very talented Jim Owens! Come join the fun!!
Book Club In-a-Box Book Club is a wonderful way to pick out books you want to read
and then discuss them with a group of people. We are always open to suggestions for books to
read and welcome new club members with open arms.
Our next meetings will be September 14th from
1-2:00pm and October 12th from |1-2:00pm
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Activities Continued:
Bingo Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, &
Friday’s from 10:30-11:30am. Seniors only: $.20 per card. Enjoy
fresh popcorn provided by the Bingo Committee and popped by
Jim Trimble!
Entertainment Music by Pike Pickers every
Wednesday from 11-12:00.
Music by Jim Owens every Friday from 11:30-12:00— See Jim at the Morgantown Jamboree every Tuesday at 7:00pm. There is no cost to get in and it is located at the Bird’s Nest Center in Morgantown!
Computer Basics, Keyboarding, & Advanced Classes
Join and learn how fun and useful the computer
is to everyone at any age. Julie DeCamp of Westmoreland Place
has teamed up with the Pike County Senior Center to offer computer
classes. Space is limited so please sign up by calling the Senior Center and speaking to Linda Slone.
Classes are held every Wednesday but times vary so please see the enclosed calendar!
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOL)
(FREE attorney services for Ohio Seniors)
Attorney’s from the Southeastern Ohio Legal Services are available to assist seniors free of charge. Call
1-800-686-3668 to schedule an appointment. SEOL will be at the Senior Center from 1-4:00pm on Tuesday, September 14th 2010.
Dulcimer Lessons
Dulcimer lessons will resume on Monday, September 13th,
2010 at 1:00-2:30pm in the Senior Center Dining Room. Dulcimers can be rented for $10/month or purchased for $60. Lessons are taught by Gary Seger, owner
of the Prussia Valley Dulcimer Shop.
Lunch Served Daily
Reservations are encouraged for the noon meal. Please call (740)947-5555 by 1:00pm the day before or make a standing reservation. Can’t keep your res-ervation? No Problem—Please call or cancel by 9:00
a.m. on your reservation day.
Suggested donation: $2.00 for seniors 60 or older. Lunch Fee for Non-Seniors and Visitors : $3.50.
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Chair Massages: Come enjoy a perfect, quick, and easy chair
massage! Head, neck, shoulders, and back by Shelby Schiller. *PLEASE CALL OR SEE SIGN-UP
SHEET FOR APPOINTMENT!*
Dates for massages:
Thursday, September 9th Thursday, September 23rd
Thursday, October 14th Thursday, October 28th
More Senior Center
Activities.
Nutrition Class The Ohio State University Extension Office provides a nutrition class every Monday from 11-11:45am, following Exercise class. Enjoy nutrition tips
from Sherry Williams. Sherry enjoys sharing information about nutrition and
fun ways to stay healthy and happy!
Hearing Aid Repair & Services
Melody Wipert, BC-HIS of The Better Hearing Place will be
donating her time monthly at the Senior Center for the first Friday of each month from
1-4:00pm. Melody is a board certified Hearing Instrument Specialist. She will clean and repair
hearing aids as well as provide hearing screenings. She will also have batteries and other items that you may need to maintain your hearing aids. Please call
Melody’s office toll free at 1-800-799-4327 to schedule a free hearing exam! Remember the first
Friday of every month for your hearing needs!
Blood Pressure Readings
Every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30am by CAC
Home Health Department.
FREE for Seniors!
A BIG thanks to Pleasant Hill Manor for
sponsoring the monthly birthday
parties at the Senior Center!
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Cornhole is a fun game where 2-4 players toss corn-filled bags (like bean
bags) toward a platform with a hole toward the far end. We will be playing
cornhole at the Senior Center on Thursday mornings in September and October from 9-9:45am in the Senior
Center dining room (or outside, depending on the weather) Come join
in on the fun and learn how to play cornhole, the game that originated in
Cincinnati, Ohio!
B o w l i n g !
Come join us in October for two days of bowling!!
Located in the Senior Center Dining Room!
TIME: 9-9:45am
OCTOBER 4th & OCTOBER 11th
CHECK THE SENIOR CENTER OUT ON
FACEBOOK!
Search Username: PikeCo SeniorCenter
Get daily updates of events and activities going on at the center!!
Thanks to our instructors!!
Pleasant Hill: Exercise
Charly Weil: Pilates
Autumn Adams: Zumba
Jim Owens: Guitar
Betty Tewksbury: Crafts
Julie DeCamp: Computer
Gary Seger: Dulcimer
THANK YOU!! Westmoreland Place and Julie DeCamp for sponsoring WI-FI
at the Senior Center! WI-FI is up and running so bring your
laptop computer, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy surfing the
web in a fun, relaxing environment!
Thanks to Traditions at
Bristol Village and LIFE Ambulance
for delivering meals!
Thank you Boyer Funeral Home for
your continued support of the
Computer Program!
New & Used Books For Sale
Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Books are $0.25 each. Tell
your friends! Remember money made buys the cof-fee, tea, sugar, creamer, etc. Help support the book sales! Donations of used books are always accepted
and greatly appreciated!
Line Dancing Lesson at the Waverly American Legion.
Monday & Thursday at 6:00pm (beginners)
Questions? Call 947-5833
Come join the fun & exercise!
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The Pike County Senior Center will be hosting a
Cake Auction & Bake Sale!!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 12th WHERE: The Pike County Senior Center
402 Clough Street, Waverly, Ohio SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Bake Sale: 10:00am-1:00pm
Entertainment provided by Gerald Evans & Friends: 11:00am-12:00pm & 12:30pm-1:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Auction: 1:00pm
Come and enjoy the music and buy some baked goods!!
Auctioneers: Dick Sobota & Ron Pfeifer!
All proceeds from the
day’s activities will benefit the Pike County
Senior Center!
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Date: October 11th, 2010
Place: Traditions at
Bristol Village (between
parking lot and field beside playground) Time: 2-4:00
Don Stroud of the Christian Youth Development camp will be doing a paintball demonstration October 11th, 2010 from 2‐4:00pm. The
demonstration will be held outside Traditions at Bristol Village
between the parking lot and field by the playground. The Christian Youth Development group plays paintball all year round. The
seniors who wish to watch will be sitting behind netting, under a
shelter and will be totally protected; they will have an
opportunity at the end to shoot a paintball gun at a target with the chance to win a trophy if they have
the best shot.
Refreshments will be
available!
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October 16th, 2010 11:00am-4:00pm
$5.00 Donation at the Door
ENTERTAINMENT: TO BE ANNOUNCED!
CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE: Homemade Chicken & Noodles
Homemade Beef & Noodles Perch Sandwiches
Hot Dogs Sloppy Joes
Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers
Pike County Senior Center
402 Clough Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690
For more information,
please call:
(740) 947-5555
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Put Life Back Into Your Life.
Healthy U
Healthy U is a small group workshop that meets once a week for 6 weeks. Healthy U may be for you if you have long term health chal-lenges such as asthma, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and other life
long conditions. You will gain confidence and new skills to better manage your chronic conditions and feel healthier.
With Healthy U you’ll get the support you need and:
find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and depression
discover ways to be more physically active
find out how to eat healthier
learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health
set personal goals
find ways to relax and deal with stress
6-week workshops start soon at the following location:
Pike County Senior Citizens Center
402 Clough Street, Waverly, OH 45690
Mondays - September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25
and November 1
1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-582-7277
Area Agency on
Aging District 7
This program is made possible by a joint effort of the Administration on Aging, the National Council on Aging, the Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Department of Health and your local Area Agency on Aging.
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Claire Carrier’s Five Bean Salad 1 can (16oz) green beans, drained 1 can (16oz) wax beans, drained
1 can (16oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained 1 can (16oz) kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 can (16 oz or less) small green lima beans, rinsed & drained ¼ cup slivered green pepper
8 green onions, sliced ¾ cup Splenda (or sugar)
½ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Mix and refrigerate overnight, mixing
several times. VARIATIONS: 1. Any one or two ingredients can be omitted (if not available) except for sweetener, vinegar, and oil. 2. Can add a small amount of sweet pickle juice 3. 1½ cups cooked macaroni gives nice taste and more volume 4. Large Vidalia or other sweet onion chopped in place of green onions 5. ½ cup Omish sweet pickle adds flavor and color 6. A small amount of finely chopped parsley or chives is flavorful
Mexican Lasagna w/ Chicken, corn, & black beans. Prep: 35 minutes Bake: 45 minutes + standing Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1‐½ lbs extra lean ground chicken
1 cup each diced red onions and diced green bell pepper
Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9‐in X 13in casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large, non‐stick pot or skillet, cook ground chicken, onions, green pepper, and garlic over medium‐high heat until meat is no longer pink. Break up any large pieces of chicken as it’s cooking.
Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Add pasta
sauce, salsa, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
To assemble lasagna, spread 1/3 sauce mixture over bottom of casse‐role dish. Top with 1/2 the tortillas, overlapping and cutting them as necessary to fit. Top with 1/3 sauce mixture, followed by 1/2 the cheese. Cover cheese with remaining tortil‐las, followed by remaining sauce, Sprinkle remaining cheese over sauce.
Cover with foil and bake for 35 min‐utes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes. Let lasagna stand for at least 10 minutes before serving. Top each piece with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped green onions!
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Quilting/Sewing 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Thursday
Seniors: No Charge
Non-Seniors: $2.00
Stay one hour or the entire time! Quilt by hand or machine. Come share your quilting stories. Never
quilted? What a great time to start! Instruction provided by Betty
Tewksbury. Supplies are provided by donation so just “bring yourself!”
Invite a friend and gain a new hobby.
MATERIAL DONATONS
ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS!
Just a few items for sale in the craft department. Stop in
to see the rest!
I T E M S F O R S A L E !
The Craft Department has many items for sale. Items
are on display throughout the Senior Center and in the craft room. Please stop by and see
what’s available!
Craft Room Hours: The craft room is open Monday-
Friday from 8:30am until 2:00pm. Invite your friends to shop! Proceeds
from sales sponsor items and projects for seniors!
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Thanks to Piketon Nursing Center for calling Bingo on
Tuesday mornings!
Need a Computer? Cincinnati Computer Cooperative has a special program for individuals 55 and
older to purchase a refurbished desktop computer for either $75 or $150 or a laptop computer for $100. Pick up an order form
at the information desk and see Linda about picking up the computers!
SAFELINK WIRELESS:
Community Action Committee of Pike County’s Social Services Department is now offering assistance with the completion of a
SafeLink Wireless Application. SafeLink Wireless is a government supported
program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers. Thanks to SafeLink, Lifeline
Telephone Assistance Program, which has been around for years, is now available for
wireless phones. Please Note: Customers who receive Lifeline Telephone Assistance on their home phone are ineligible for a free cell phone. Customers
may receive only one phone per household. Customers are eligible if they receive benefits from one of the following programs: Section 8, Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI, Free School Lunch, General Assistance/Disability, HEAP, SSDI, OWF, or TANF. TracFone Wireless pays for the phones and the cost of promoting its SafeLink Program to make sure eligible consumers know about the program.
Ohio customers receive 68 free minutes each month and the minutes are added automatically to their phone during the first week of each month.
More information is available by contacting the Community Action Committee of Pike County Social Services Department at (740) 289-2371, The Pike County Senior Center at (740) 947-5555, or TDD (740)
289-2608. In addition, you can visit www.safelinkwireless.com