Newsletter - 9 September no merge

Director’s Corner

September is National Senior Center month. Stop by and see what we have cooking at our center. Take a look at our newly renovated side patio with new concrete flooring and a beautiful 40’x13’ retractable awning donated by Patsy To and family in memory of her late husband Rev. Albany To.. September begins our busy activities and fundraising season at the Center. Make sure you read each monthly newsletter to find out all the events that are happening and plan to take part and enjoy the fun, food and friendship. Flu pneumonia shots are scheduled for Thursday, September 14th from 9am-12pm. If you haven’t had yours, stop by. Our September Birthday Party is on Wednesday, September 20th with Frank Sinatra as our entertainment. Bingo will be on Friday the 22nd at 12:45pm. Come and join us!! State Representative John Lawrence will be hosting another b. This is a great opportunity to see the various services and programs available to the senior community. You must call their office (610-869-1602) to reserve your lunch.

Enjoy the pleasant September weather! Hope to see you here!!!

Jim

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Oxford Area Senior Center is to enhance the quality of life of senior citizens in Southern Chester County by providing programs and services that promote health, wellness, and fellowship.

Center Voice 12 East Locust Street, Oxford, PA 19363

610-932-5244 www.oxfordseniors.org

email: [email protected]

September 2017

Center’s Hours are: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Senior Expo Thursday, September 21, 2017

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

Technical College High School in West Grove, PA

280 Pennock Bridge Road, West Grove PA

Rep. Lawrence cordially invites all residents age 60 and over to attend an exposition for senior citizens. Exhibits and programs will include: health care, insurance, county services, state government services, and more…

AARP DRIVER SAFETY REFRESHER COURSE

INSTRUCTOR, FRANK CORNELL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

TIME: 9 AM TO 2 PM

COST: AARP Members $15 Non members $ 20

Sign up to sharpen your driving skills and qualify for a discount on your automobile insurance. Class is limited - 30. Call: 610-932-5244, Lunch is available, please check out page 4 for menu and costs. Must sign up in advance for the class and lunch.

IN THIS ISSUE

Director’s Corner Cover

Thanks, Upcoming Events New Members, Memorials, Wishes & Thoughts

2

Information & Referral 3

Lunch Menu 4

Calendar of Activities 5

Programs & Events 6

Birthdays Information

7

Trips Information

8

Evening Workshop 9

Miscellaneous 10, 11

Health & Wellness 12

Technology & Computers 13

Board, Council, Staff and Instructors

14

The Senior Voice Page 2

VOLUNTEERS Participants’ Council members All of our tremendous lunch volunteers

IN KIND GIFTS Giant Food Store Philips Florists DONORS Jack Supplee Phyllis Deaver Peggy Ann Russell Jane Freeman Bill and June Shepherd Vernon & Ediene Ringler Janet and Roger Cline Doris Wilson TOPS

THANK YOU

We wished to thank everyone who has brought in fresh vegetables from their garden to share with us. Everyone has enjoyed the tomatoes, green beans, squash, cucumbers, zucchinis, etc.

In addition, we thank everyone who has brought in prizes for our regular Wednesday Bingo.

THANKS TO LAST MONTH’S...

OCTOBER DATE TIME EVENTS

2 10:30am Participants’ Council

4 7:00pm Self Care & Wellness Workshop

12 10:00-4:00 Rainbow Dinner Theatre Trip

13 9:00-2:00 AARP Driver Safety Course

15 7:00pm Medicare 101 w/ Sally

18 Birthday Party

25 10:30-12:00 Constituent Outreach

NOVEMBER

15 Birthday Party

DECEMBER 20 Birthday Party

19 3:00-6:00pm Spaghetti Take-Out Dinner

10 10:00am-1:00pm Soup & Sandwich

Endowment Fund Donation We wish to thank the following individuals for their donations:

Jane Freeman

Steve & Mary Flegal Shirley Vansant

Patsy To West Grove Fire Company John & Donna McLimans

Shirley Terry Senior Center Staff

Senior Center Board of Directors

In Memory of Gwen Cornell

IN MEMORY

We wish to offer our condolences to the family and acquaintances of our dear friends:

Gwen Cornell Jim Peron

Frank Cornell and family Family of Jim Peron Mary Bills Ed French

OUR BEST WISHES &

THOUGHTS GO TO:

NEW MEMBERS

Rose Flynn Beth MacMillan

Geraldine McBride Ronald Mullins Anthony Palita


Are we having fun yet? With 2/3rds of 2017 over and the last rose of summer in front of us, I hope that you’ve been having fun - enjoying life!!

PACE/PACENET with Medicare Part D is now called PACE Plus Medicare. This means cardholders may enjoy the best benefits both programs have to offer. If you have a Medicare Part D prescription plan, and Pace, show both cards when you go to the pharmacy. Should your card be turned down, immediately have the pharmacist contact the PACE program. You should remain there until it is resolved. Pennsylvania continues to offer one of the most generous prescription plans for seniors in the country. The PACEplus program is here to stay. Another plan for Seniors is the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Applications based on your 2016 income have been extended to 12/31/17. Rent Rebate income limits remain at $15,000 and Tax Rebate household income limits are $35,000, as shown on the table. The applications already filed for rebates for property taxes and rent paid during 2016 are now in process for distribution.

Getting or know someone who is ready to collect Social Security? Plan now to come to the Medicare 101 class on Monday, September 18th at 12:45pm or Monday, October 9th at 7:00pm. We will have information and resources available to help you transition to the world of Social Security. Many of the programs available are governed by dates and you don’t want to fall into lapses of time that cost you penalties and/or no coverage. Ignorance may be bliss, but is also expensive!!

You can now apply for Retirement or Disability benefits, get a replacement Medicare card, request a benefit statement, and change your address online. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov Stop by if you need help and Colleen or I can help you get online. It’s easy and secure.

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D plans begins Oct. 15th. You need to check out your options, call for an appointment. The plan you have now may be changing fees, formularies and/or deductibles. December 8th will be too late to change. I’m starting to take appointments now starting October 16th. Don’t wait or take the chance that your plan will be “OK” next year! As some of you found out the hard way, prices & coverage do change from year to year. Doesn't cost anything to check it out!

Regarding the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare as many refer to it, we are doing our best at finding out areas that apply to seniors. Most that are on Medicare will not see any differences, but those not eligible for Medicare yet or spouses of retirees not on Medicare will have some options with the insurance exchanges. Open Enrollment for these plans begins October 1st. We will do our best to assist you with this offering.

As you can see, time marches on. Things change, programs change, people change, but the Center is here for you to help you enjoy your senior years! Call if you have any questions. Have a great September. Take time to smell the leaves burning, take a walk, & enjoy the beautiful weather.

Sally

$0 and $8,000 $650 rebate $8,001 to $15,000 $500 rebate

$15,001 to $18,000 $300 rebate $18,001 to $35,000 $250 rebate

TAX REBATE TABLE

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REFER WEB The Chester County Department of Human Services is pleased to introduce Refer Web, an Information and Referral web-based application. Simply visit their web-site at www.chesco.org/human. Once on the site, locate the Refer Web icon, click on it and start searching.

WHAT IS INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE? From time to time we all know we need information but have no idea how to find answers.

WHO IS SALLY ARTER? Sally is the Center’s very own Information & Assistance Specialist. Her responsibilities include helping you find the answers to your questions.

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE


MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE - Meal served at 12:00 pm

MON TUE WED THU FRI

CCDAS Food Vendor

SENIORS 60 & ABOVE A voluntary confidential requested

$2.00 donation INDIVIDUALS

UNDER 60 $4.89

1.

Center Is

Closed

4.

LABOR DAY Center

Is Closed

5. Hot Dog Sauerkraut Potato Salad Tropical Fruit Salad

6. Roast Beef Stroganoff Buttered Noodles Peas & Carrots Bread Fresh Fruit

7. Chicken Salad Sandwich Pasta Florentine Soup Sunset Peaches

8. Baked Pollock Buttered Potatoes Creamy Coleslaw Bread Sliced Pears

11. Salisbury Steak Garlic Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetable Medley Bread Sugar Cookie

12. Sweet Turkey Sausage Minestrone Bowtie Noodles Green Beans Italian Bread Fresh Fruit

13. Stuffed Pepper Mashed Potatoes Sweet Corn Bread Fruit Crisp

14. Chicken Cobb Salad Sprinkle of bacon bits Noodle Soup Dinner Roll Pineapple Tidbits

15. Burger Hot German Potato Salad Baked Beans Apricots

18. Sweet & Sour Meatballs Rice Pilaf Vegetable Medley Bread Applesauce

19. Veal Roulade Mashed Potatoes Sliced Carrots Bread Sugar Cookie

20. Birthday Party Chicken Parmesan Rotini Pasta Tossed Salad w/ Dressing Italian Bread Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

21. Club Sandwich Creamy Cauliflower Soup Sliced Apples

22. Potato Crusted Fish Macaroni & Cheese Sweet & Sour Coleslaw Bread Pineapples & Oranges

25. Meatball Sandwich Parsley Potatoes Mixed Bean Medley Brownie

26. Roasted Turkey w/gravy Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Bread Ice Cream

27. Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thigh Wild Rice Lima Beans Bread Apricots

28. Chef Salad w/ Dressing Wedding Soup Breadstick Sliced Pears

29. BBQ Pork Ribette w/sauce Sweet Potato Bites Creamy Coleslaw Buttermilk Biscuit Applesauce

Senior Center membership is not required for those 60 and older to participate in the lunch program. Chester County residents 60 and older are invited to attend their local Senior Center to enjoy a noon time meal. There is no cost for the meal but you must reserve your meal by 3pm Tuesday for the ENTIRE following week of meal service. A voluntary confidential contribution of $2.00 is appreciated toward the cost of the meal but is not required. The official registration and financial information of Chester County Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Rover Transportation Available

SEPTEMBER 2017 MENU Call 610-932-5244 - Business Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Call to sign up for lunch by 3pm Tuesday for the ENTIRE following week.

ALL MEALS SERVED WITH MILK, COFFEE OR TEA (HOT OR COLD)


SEPTEMBER 2017 ACTIVITIES

MON TUE WED THU FRI

9-12 Reflexology

1.

Center Is

Closed

4.

LABOR DAY Center

Is Closed

5. 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 SilverSneakers 10:30 Q&A/Tech Help 11:00 Practice Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards/Games 4:30 Zumba

6. 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 10-11 Blood Pressure 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 Q&A/Tech Help 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Bingo 2:00 Q&A/Tech Help

7. 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 SilverSneakers 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Frustration Game 4:30 Zumba

8. 9:30-11:30 Crafts 10-12 Cards/Games 11:15-11:45 Gentle Stretching 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards/Games

11.. 9:30-11:30 Crafts 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 Q&A/Tech Help 10:30 Participants Council Meeting NO Gentle Stretching 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Conversation Starter Game 2:00 Q&A/Tech Help 1:00-3:00 Food Box PU

12. 10-12 Cards/Games NO SilverSneakers 10:30 Q&A/Tech Help NO Practice Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Walgreen’s Asthma w/ Mark 4:30 Zumba

13. 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 10-11 Blood Pressure 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 Q&A/Tech Help 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Bingo 2:00 Q&A/Tech Help 7pm: Bring the Outdoors Inside Workshop w/Steve Seivwright

14. 9-12 Flu & Pneumonia Vaccines 10-12 Cards/Games NO SilverSneakers 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards/Games 4:30 Zumba 7pm Bluegrass Music Concert Under the Stars on the patio at the Senior Center w/ “Blades of Grass”

15. 9:30-11:30 Crafts 10-12 Cards/Games NO Gentle Stretching 12:00 Lunch 1:00 National White Chocolate Day!

18. 9:30-11:30 Crafts 10-12 Cards/Games 11:15-11:45 Gentle Stretching 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Medicare 101

19. 9:00 Jane Freeman 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 SilverSneakers 11:00 Practice Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Make It & Take It 3:00 Board Meeting 4:30 Zumba

20. Birthday Party 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 10-11 Blood Pressure 10-12 Cards/Games 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Norman Spangler as Frank Sinatra

21. 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 SilverSneakers 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards/Games 4:30 Zumba 10am-1pm St. Rep. John Lawrence’s Senior Expo at Technical College High School in West Grove.

22. 9:30-11:30 Crafts 10-12 Cards/Games 11:15-11:45 Gentle Stretching 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Bingo

25. 9:30-11:30 Crafts 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 Q&A/Tech Help 11:15-11:45 Gentle Stretching 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards/Games 2:00 Q&A/Tech Help

26. 9:00 Jane Freeman 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 SilverSneakers 10:30 Q&A/Tech Help 11:00 Practice Tai Chi 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Bayada Health Care Decision Making w/ Sarah 4:30 Zumba

27. 8:30-11:30 Paint Class 10-11 Blood Pressure 10:00 Q&A/Tech Help 10-12 Cards/Games 10:30-12 Constituent Outreach 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Bingo 1:00 Audiologist Appts 2:00 Q&A/Tech Help

28. 10-12 Cards/Games 10:00 SilverSneakers 12:00 Lunch 1:00 History Of Our Building w/ Faye Doyle 4:30 Zumba

29. 9:30-11:30 Crafts 10-12 Cards/Games 11:15-11:45 Gentle Stretching 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

Rover Transportation Provided

The Senior Voice Page 6 Upcoming Programs & Events

Cards/Games

September 5, 8,14, 21, 25, & 29 1:00pm

Medicare 101 w/ Sally

Monday, September 18 1:00pm

Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 27 &

Friday, September 22 12:45pm

Make it & Take it Tuesday, September 19

1:00pm

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Our Birthday will be held on: Wednesday, September 20

Our entertainment will be: Norman Spangler as Frank Sinatra

Sign up early. If you wish to give a Birthday card, please note it is your responsibility to deliver them. Do not leave any cards at the Center, we cannot distribute.

Frustration Game

Thursday, September 7 1:00pm

Conversation Starter Game

Monday, September 11 1:00pm

Walgreen’s Asthma w/ Mark

Tuesday, September 12 1:00pm

Senior Expo at the

Technical College High School in West Grove, PA

w/ State Representative Jim Lawrence Thursday, September 21

10:00am-1:00pm

Bring the Outdoors Inside Evening Workshop

w/Steve Seivwright Wednesday, September 13

7:00pm

FLU & PNEUMONIA VACCINES w/ Mark from Walgreens

Thursday, September 14 Walk-in (no appointment necessary)

9:00am-12:00pm

Bayada Health Care Decisions Making w/ Sarah

Tuesday, September 26 1:00pm

Bluegrass Under the Stars On Our Patio!! w/Blades of Grass

Bluegrass Band Thursday, September 14

7:00pm

History Of Our Building w/ Faye Doyle

Thursday, September 28 1:00pm

National White Chocolate Day!!

Friday, September 15 1:00pm

Rainbow Dinner Theatre Trip To see “Sex Please, we’re sixty”

Thursday, October 12 10:00am - 4:00pm


1 Barbara F. Harding 2 Susan J. Highfield 2 E. Roberta Miller 2 Helen D. Preston 2 Alice B. Buckley 3 Velma Brown 3 Irene P. Strode 3 Beatrice E. Broughton 4 Stephen M. Thomas 5 Janet Calhoun 5 Edgar A. Perkins 5 Sana L. McLaughlin 6 Yvonne Hannum 6 Shirley E. Nixon 6 Joyce A. Cook 6 Charles Robert McMullen 6 Paul D. Baringer 7 Joseph R. Hite 7 Harlan J. Holmes 9 Betty J. Evosirch 9 Joanne P. Webb 9 Frank Primerano 10 Eva M. Thomas 10 Elaine Sheets 10 Kathleen B. Logue 11 Alberta B. Bickings 11 Antoinette V. Sciotti 12 Lorraine Broomell 12 Joyce B Thompson 13 Carol A. Wendel 13 Lillian H. Windle 13 Ann Planamento 14 Fay A. Kelly 14 Frank J. Laurento 14 Yolande G. Potter 15 Shirley C. Karfunkle 15 Dorothy Edith Jackson 15 Doris M. Moore 16 James Dennis Lindsey 16 Harold C. Swisher 16 Jeannie M. Preece 16 Emily G. Snyder 16 Beverly A. Parsons 16 Jimmie Ann Graver 17 Tacy E. Wilson 17 Vivian Stike 17 Roxanne R. Scott 17 Nancy G. Chack 17 Nancy J. Akers 17 Dudley M. Cummings 18 Kim K. Smith 18 Frederick A. Brubaker 18 Barbara E. Miller 18 Samantha Vulliet

19 Aubrey R. Cannon 19 Harry Collins 19 Virginia T. Ripka 20 Geraldine McBride 20 William T. Murphy 20 C. Randy Teel 21 Mary A. Stark 21 Dolores E. Thompson 21 Bernadette M. Carroll 21 Dianne K. Rickards 22 Mae Kapandais 22 Clarence K. Gundaker 22 Jack M. Supplee 22 David R. Ross 22 Martha R. Taylor 22 Marjorie A. Moore 23 Clyde Shoop 23 Patricia A. Hontz 23 Evelyn I. Munson 24 David L. Bernard 24 Milton H. Rudy 24 Denise M. May 24 Virginia Kujala 25 Jeanette H. Nunn-Sheppard 25 Reba J. Santos 25 Everline C. Wilson 25 Anne P. Thorpe 25 John H. McLimans 26 Judith L. Phillips 26 Joan M. Byerly 26 Florence Boston 26 Mildred E. Emerson 27 Nicholoas F. Catanese 27 Domenick Scaperotto 28 Irene M. Hollywood 28 Jo Ann H. Blackburn 29 Grace C. McLimans 30 Ralph W. Purcell 30 Virginia L. Rankin 30 Gladys Ann Whiteside 30 William R. Thompson Jr.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

A SPECIAL THANK YOU!!

Thank You to Patsy To and her family

for their donation

In Memory of Rev. Albany To

That made possible the beautiful new awning On our renovated side patio

Stop By And See It!! See Pictures below


TRIP DAYS AND PARKING

Due to our limited parking, we ask that when you go on one of our trips, please park in the Nazarene Church parking lot. The church has graciously allowed us to park there. This will keep the limited street parking spaces open for folks visiting us during the day. Thank You.

Avon Grove Seniors Trip to Spirit of Philadelphia

Cruise on

Friday, September 29, 2017

Two Hour Silver (Senior) Cruise 12:00 to 2:00 on the Delaware River with

Bingo with Fun Prizes Buffet lunch DJ entertainment (music from decades past) Views of Philadelphia Skyline and Waterfront

landmarks Contact: Janet Gregg, 610-255-4477 Cost: $78 Leave: 9:00 am from West Grove United Methodist Church

TRIPS

Join us for a trip to the

TO SEE

The title says it all. It’s a madcap farce with the door-slamming zaniness you’ve come to love. (Due to the age of the actors, there will be no jumping over inanimate objects, or raising of arms above their heads for extended periods of time.) This is the one you’ve been waiting for.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Itinerary: Motor Coach ride to and from center, enjoy lunch, and the show. Cost: $62.00 (includes driver tip) Leave: Promptly at 10:00am from Luther House (be here at 9:45am) Promptly at 10:30am from Center (be here by 10:15am) Return: 4:00pm (approx.) to Center

We need 40 people Reserve your seat - Call 610-932-5244

The Oxford Area Senior Center Presents…

BLUEGRASS UNDER THE STARS ON OUR NEW PATIO!!!!!!!

Free Concert Featuring Music by The Blades of Grass Bluegrass Band

Enjoy an evening of toe-tapping, knee-slapping bluegrass tunes performed by local favorite: the Blades of Grass Bluegrass Band. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket and refreshments (no alcoholic beverages). Music lovers of all ages are welcome!

Thursday, September 14, 2017 @ 7 p.m.

Oxford Area Senior Center (12 E. Locust Street) The concert is FREE; Donations are greatly appreciated.

If it rains, the concert will be held inside the Senior Center. RSVP by calling 610-932-5244 or email: [email protected]

The Senior Voice Page 9 EVENING WORKSHOPS

Enjoy Your Garden Any Time Of Year

Bring The Outdoors Inside

Steve Seivwright has an eye for beauty and was born with a green thumb. He is a gifted landscaper with 43 years of experience in design, installation and maintenance of every aspect of landscaping.

Mr. Seivwright will teach participants how to transform their indoor living space into a floral/garden oasis. He will offer creative suggestions for turning everyday household items into unique, decorative containers for flowers and plants. The program will focus on affordable, low maintenance

landscaping ideas for senior citizens. Outdoor gardens, flowerbeds and potted plants that enhance curb appeal but require minimum effort and care will also be discussed.

September 13, 2017 @ 7 p.m. Oxford Area Senior Center - 12 East Locust Street

Oxford Area Senior Center Program & Lecture Series Program is free but space is limited.

Please call 610-932-5244 to reserve your spot today!

Self Care & Wellness Workshop Oxford Area Senior Center Program & Lecture Series

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00PM EST

Come out and enjoy a whole body guided self massage experience with Licensed Massage Therapist Sue Frampton. Massage is proven to reduce stress, anxiety, boost immunity and prevent headaches. We will also be dong Gentle Stretching with Barb McAdams. We will be discussing ways to take time and make time for yourself. Learn how to implement a Daily Wellness Routine. Helpful ideas and handouts will be shared. If you would like to sit on the floor you can bring a yoga mat, blanket, or sit in a chair. Please comfy clothes.

We will have comfort foods and apple cider. It will be an enjoyable evening. Please join us! The workshop is free, but space is limited.

Please call 610-932-5244 to reserve your spot today!! 12 E Locust Street, Oxford, PA 19363

The Senior Voice Page 10 Adults Need Vaccines, Too

Your need for vaccines doesn’t end when you become an adult. People’s immune systems can become weaker with age, which places older adults at increased risk for infectious diseases, which can result in complications and death. Regardless of age, we ALL need vaccines to protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases. Protection from vaccines you received as a child can wear off over time, and you may be at risk for new and different diseases.

The specific vaccines you need as an adult are determined by your age, job, lifestyle, health conditions, where you travel, and which vaccines you have received in the past. Throughout your adult life, vaccines are recommended to get and maintain protection against diseases:

Seasonal Flu Pertussis (whooping cough) Tetanus and diphtheria (every 10 years Shingles (for adults 60 and older) Pneumonia.

Other vaccines you may need include those that protect against Human papillomavirus (can cause cancer), meningitis, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella.

Take this quiz (http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultImmSched/) to determine which vaccines may be recommended for you and follow up with your doctor.

Adults can get vaccines also at pharmacies, community health departments, travel medicine clinics. To find a place near you to get a vaccine, visit: HealthMap Vaccine Finder (http://vaccine.healthmap.org) Most health insurance plans cover recommended vaccines. Check with your insurance provider for details. If you do not have health insurance, follow up with your local health department for assistance.

FLU &

PNEUMONIA VACCINES

The Oxford Walgreens is pleased to offer

Influenza (Flu) & Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)

Vaccines on

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Walk-in (no appointment necessary)

9:00am-12:00pm

Citizens ages 65 and older are at increased risk of developing serious illness, complications and death if flu is contracted. A person’s immunity declines in the year following immunization, therefore everyone needs a flu shot annually. Standard Flu Vaccine & High Dose Flu Vaccines available. Walgreens will not be able to immunize anyone allergic to eggs, latex, gelatin or thimersal and anyone with an adverse reaction to a prior immunization. Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs usually caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. Elderly people are more susceptible to pneumonia. Experts recommend getting your first dose when you are in your 50s and your second dose at age 65, and then a new dose should be administered every five years. The vaccines are free for clients with Medicare Part B. Clients are asked to present all insurance cards. Insurances accepted are Medicare and most Major Medical Supplements.


Legal Services

Free Legal Advice The Chester County Dept. of Aging Services is making an attorney available to senior residents of Chester County on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This service is free to senior residents of Chester County. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Dept. of Aging at 610-344-6350. All appointments are at the Dept. of Aging in West Chester.

Legal Helplines The Pennsylvania Senior LAW Helpline is a toll-free, state wide hotline for legal information, advice, and referral service for Pennsylvania senior citizens (60 years and older). This is a free and confidential telephone service, staffed by attorneys Mon-Thu from 10:00am-2:00pm. Call 1-877-727-7529. You can also visit their website http://seniorlawcenter.org/ for more information.

Legal Aid Advice & Referral Helpline Legal Aid of Southeastern PA operates a toll-free telephone intake, brief advice and referral system. If eligible, you can receive immediate assistance with a legal question or concern. Call 877-429-5994, Mon-Thu, from 9:00am-1:00 pm.

TAKE-OUT SPAGHETTI DINNER

Call the Center to reserve your dinner (610) 932-5244

Thursday, October 19 Oxford Area Senior Center

Pick up between 3 pm and 6 pm

Dinner includes: Spaghetti w/ meatballs, Salad w/dressing,

Fresh baked Roll, Homemade Dessert

Only $7 per meal

SOUP & SANDWICH DAY

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 10 AM to 1 PM

Soup & Sandwich day features our home made Chicken Corn and Vegetable Beef soups.

Chicken & Ham Salad sandwiches and delicious desserts.

Volunteers are needed to staff the tables. Please sign up.

Bakers Needed

The Senior Center needs the assistance of our bakers and dessert makers. We need your tasty desserts for the Spaghetti and Soup & Sandwich fundraisers. If you can donate a dessert, please sign up on our sign up sheets for both events at the table near the hostess. Or you can call us to let us know.

We need your help!! As Always, Thank You

Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the Road School days bring congestion: Yellow school buses are picking up their charges, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

Neighborhood Health Senior HealthLink WHAT YOU SHOULD

KNOW ABOUT Exercise is Medicine

w/ Linda Clay, MSN, RN Friday, October 6

10:30am - 11:10 am

Please join Senior HealthLinks “Health Club”, at-tend a lecture and at the end of a program you have a chance to win a gift card from Walmart.

Upcoming programs from Neighborhood Health Senior HealthLink

Friday December 1st Cataract Update


CONSTITUENT OUTREACH

State Senator Andrew Dinniman’s Constituent Outreach Representative Tyler Arkatin will be at our Senior Center to answer any question you may have regarding Commonwealth of PA programs and services they offer. In addition, he will have the 2016 Rent and Tax Rebate forms with him!

Tyler will be at our center on the 4th Wednesday of every month.

Wednesday, September 27 from 10:30am to noon

Health and Wellness Programs Health and Wellness Programs

NEED HELP BALANCING YOUR CHECKBOOK?

For those of you who need help balancing your checkbook or paying a few bills, Jane Freeman can help you. You must contact Jane directly at (610) 932-2619 to schedule your appointment. Leave a message if she’s not home. This is a very helpful, free service that she is volunteering her time to do. All appointments are here at the Center.

She will be at the Senior Center on: Tuesday, September 19 Tuesday, September 26

Practice Tai Chi for fitness and health

Improve health & well being Improve balance & strength

Improve concentration Lower blood pressure

Relieve stress & anxiety

Practice group meets Tuesdays 11am-11:30am Cost is only $5.00 per session

Barbara McAdams ATCQA Certified Instructor

Ditch the Workout and Join the Party!

ZUMBA fitness classes every

ADULTS OF ALL AGES WELCOME!!

Just $3 a class! Bring a friend or 2 or 3!!

Kim Malone, Certified Zumba Instructor

For more information, call Kim @ 610-620-4676 or Jim McLeod @ (610) 932-5244

Tuesday Thursday

4:30-5:15 pm 4:30-5:15 pm

Free Blood Pressure Checks

A volunteer nurse is at the Center on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11am. Stop by, have your blood pressure checked, enjoy some coffee or tea and spend some time with us.

AUDIOLOGIST

Michael Piscotty, Audiologist: Superior Products, Exceptional Warranty, Outstanding Service. For appointment call: 610-932-5244

Wednesday, September 27 appointments starting at 1pm

Gentle Stretching Monday - September 11, 18, 25, Friday - September 8, 15, 22, 29

11:15 am - 11:45 am

Bread Every Wednesday morning the Giant in Jennersville donate their two day-old bread and pastries to our Center. Pick up some bread while you’re here between 10am-3pm. Pastries used as prizes at Bingo.

Produce Every Monday, Produce from Chester County Food Bank is available from 11am-3pm. First come, first serve until gone. Items vary weekly and may be available through rest of the week.

Exercise Classes

Trivity Health’s Silver Sneakers Fitness Program is a comprehensive older-adults physical activities program that addresses the needs of the 60 + year old population. Muscular Strength & Range of Movement is the core class of this exercise program. Come on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10AM - 10:45AM and get yourself back in shape. Come and see how much better you’ll feel after a 45 minute workout.. There is no cost for this program and Senior Center membership is not required for individuals 60 and older.


Oxford Area Senior Center Computer Q&A and Technology Help

Do you need help with your electronic device? Are you confused about how to use that new electronic device? Please do not fret any longer. Questions can be regarding ANY computer related subject (Word, Email, Internet, etc.) or Technology Help with your Apple or Android mobile/cell phones and iPad/tablets. The goal is to provide hands-on and detailed instruction in a non-intimidating and patient environment.

Bring your device in and learn to use it!

Q&A’s and Technology Help Just stop in during one of the times listed below

$5 per session September 2017 Schedule

Oxford Area Senior Center 12 E. Locust Street, Oxford, PA

610-932-5244

www.oxfordseniors.org Click on Computers

Hours are: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Colleen is in on Monday - Wednesday

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

4. Center is Closed No Sessions

5. 10:30am - 11:30am

6. 10:00am - 11:00am 2:00pm - 3:00pm

11. 10:00am - 11:00am 2:00pm - 3:00pm

12. 10:30am - 11:30am

13. 10:00am - 11:00am 2:00pm - 3:00pm

18. No Sessions

19. No Sessions

20. No Sessions

25. 10:00am - 11:00am 2:00pm - 3:00pm

26. 10:30am - 11:30am

27. 10:00am - 11:00am 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Prefer Private Lessons?

Private lessons are available for a fee, at the Center or your home. Please contact Colleen Owens at 610-932-5244 or by email at [email protected]

QUESTIONS?? Colleen will be happy to answer your technology questions. Here is how to contact her: Come to one of the Q&A/Tech Help sessions. Call Colleen at 610-932-5244 Email Colleen at [email protected]

Federal Trade Commission - Tech Support Scams

Some scammers call and claim to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft or Apple. Other scammers send pop-up messages that warn about computer problems. They say they’ve detected viruses or other malware on your computer. They claim to be “tech support” and will ask you to give them remote access to your computer. Eventually, they’ll diagnose a non-existent problem and ask you to pay for unnecessary – or even harmful – services.

If you get an unexpected pop-up, call, spam email or other urgent message about problems with your computer, stop. Don’t click on any links, don’t give control of your computer and don’t send any money.

Please visit this website (https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams) for more information on how the scam works, if you get a call or pop-up, if you were scammed, refund scams and how to report scams. Copies of this article will also be available here at the center at the Hostess Desk. In addition, if you have any questions, feel you have been scammed or not sure if your computer or other devices have been compromised, please stop in to one of the Tech Help/Q&A’s and I will be happy to help you.


OXFORD AREA SENIOR CENTER 12 East Locust Oxford, PA 19363 610-932-5244 phone 610-932-8084 fax www.oxfordseniors.org [email protected]

Bulk Rate US Postage Paid Non-profit Org.

Permit No. 9 Oxford, PA 19363

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STAFF

Jim McLeod Executive Director

Maria Reyes-Tanon Program Coordinator

Laurie Nelson Kitchen Supervisor

Colleen Owens Information Technology Specialist

Sally Arter I&A Specialist

INSTRUCTORS

Thelma Teel Arts/Crafts

Albert Gans Painting

Barbara McAdams Exercise Instructor

Kim Malone Zumba Instructor

Sue Cole Hostess

In accordance with Federal Law the Oxford Area Senior Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

The Oxford Area Senior Center is funded in part under a contract with the Chester County Department of Aging Services and PA Department of Aging. Funding is also provided by the United Way of Southern Chester County, Dansko Foundation, Oxford Area Foundation, 1675 Foundation, Chester County Fund for Women & Girls, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Chester County Community Foundation, Luther Management Company of SCC, BNY-Mellon, Oxford Area Civic Association and surrounding municipalities. Funds are also raised by participant donations, craft and bake sales and given through memorials, wills and bequests. The Oxford Area Senior Center is a non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

Board of Directors 2017/2018 Ira Binder President Betsy Brantner

Kimberly Zuleba Vice-President Kevin Collins

William Ringler Treasurer Jane Erickson

Leda Widdoes Secretary Jane Freeman

Sylvia Reyburn Corresponding Secretary Charles Hannum

Edwin Herr

Theresa Taylor Participant’s Council George Lauer

Pennie Bellino Non-Voting John Masciantonio

Amy O’Donald

Bonnie Smith

Scott Massey

Rev. Aaron Smalley

Participants’ Council 2017/2018

Chairperson: Theresa Taylor Lorraine Broomell Beverly Parsons

Vice Chairperson: Pennie Bellino David Denny Ralph Roten

Secretary: Laura McKinney Millie Emerson Evelyn Stumpo

Ed French* Lori Walton*

Carmella Humble*

* Alternate—Non Voting Member

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