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Volume 23, Number 1 January/February 2015

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With a new year upon us, two things are certain - people will make new year’s resolutions, with ultimate goals of improving their physical and mental health, and people will break new year’s resolutions.

According to research conducted at the University of Scranton, 92 per-cent of new year’s resolutions fail. And when it comes to giving up on those things that we resolved to do, we offer a variety of reasons why it just didn’t work out.

Fortunately for those who have mapped out their “new you” plan for 2015, the Council for Older Adults is more than ready to help make sure those resolutions are kept, with plenty of ways to support some of the most popular resolutions for those 55 and over.

An article posted on the Health in Aging website (www.healthinaging.org) lists the Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults, one of which is exercise. In addition to the already existing fitness center and aquatics classes at the Council, many new offerings are being planned for 2015.

“From a fitness perspective, we will offer new classes and collaborative classes in the new year,” said Steve Gorman, director of the enrichment center at the Council. “There will be a water component to building up your muscles for golf season as part of that collaboration. So you’ll work out with weights, and then go to the pool to work on your swing aero-bics.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 22...

Jeff Robinson, EditorCouncil Communicator

HAPPY NEW YOU!The Council for Older Adults offers a variety of ways to improve your physical and mental health in 2015

We provide choices for older people so they can live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age.

NEW FACE, RENOVATED SPACE

As the calendar turns over to 2015, the year isn’t the only thing that’s new at the Council for Older Adults.

Steve Gorman joined the Council last November as director of the enrichment center. He takes over the center’s day-to-day management duties from Charlene Browning, who officially retired after 14 years of service with the Council and Senior Citizens Inc. (See sidebar on page 18.)

“Charlene was a vast library of information,” said Gorman, who worked with Browning for two weeks before her retirement. “She was absolutely great, so we want to make sure that, as we introduce new things here, it builds on the already strong foundation.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 23...

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The Council for Older Adults is a nonprofit organization that helps older people in Delaware County live safely in their own homes and stay healthy as they age. Programs and services provided by the Council are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, sponsorships, and grants. The Council for Older Adults is a United Way agency.

2015 Board of DirectorsPresident: Jane Nance, RN, Galena

Vice President: David Black, Westervillesecretary: Alice Solove, Powell

treasurer: Anita Reeb, DelawarePast President: Karen Pillion, SunburyPast President: Larry Harris, Delaware

William Brown, Jr., DelawareDwayne Gardner, PhD, Delaware

Jan Garlock, WestervilleRobert Gore, Delaware

George Kannapel, PowellAnne Kuntz, MS LSW, Powell

Joan Lawrence, GalenaRoss Long, JD, Delaware

John McDavid, CenterburgAmber Miller, Delaware

Trudy Poole, Lewis CenterTansukh J. Salgia, PhD, GalenaBill Verhoff, RN, Milford Center

Sara Walsh, WestervilleJohn Watkins, Radnor

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Happy New Year! Here’s how the Council for Older Adults can help you this month...

Volunteer opportunities are available. Do you have cabin fever? Get out of the house and join our great team of volunteers. PAGE 12

Prepare for winter! Do you need help with your heating bills? Do you need someone to shovel your driveway? PAGE 14

Tax time is right around the corner. AARP Tax-Aide begins on February 4 and runs through April 15. Reserve your spot today! PAGE 14

Support our cause and enjoy a great meal! Buffet dinners are open to the public and proceeds support Meals On Wheels and other programs. PAGE 18

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“I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, and I would not be walk-ing if it wasn’t for the water,” said Ronda Smith, one of the original class members. “It is a lifestyle for me. And with the others in the class, we are social, we get along, we are a family. It has been a blessing.”

Fifner, who joined the Council in 2008 after working at Grady Memorial Hospital, said the physical benefits that come from a session in the thera-py pool are tough to replicate anywhere else.

“The people who are here have had knee replacements, hip replace-ments, and they all recover much quicker than they normally would. They are months ahead of everyone else,” she said.

Mae Collier is another original class member who has also gone on to become an aquatics instructor. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

In the beginning, each had a different reason for attending - arthritis, knee and hip replacements, and fibromyalgia, among others.

Today, more than 10 years later, many of the original attendees to the aquatics classes at the Council for Older Adults’ enrichment center are still taking to the water, and the only thing that’s gotten stronger than their bodies over the last decade is their friendship.

“We all came for one reason, and we got two,” said Alison Webber, re-ferring to the relationships that have developed among the class partici-pants. Webber is one of the long-standing members who has been with the classes since they began at the now-defunct Delaware Hotel.

The aquatics program that is run through the Council was started by Charlene Browning, past director of enrichment center programs. The program was launched at the Park Avenue Senior Center, which lacked a pool and created the need to have the first classes at the hotel. From there, the aquatics classes moved to the former Super 8 and Amerihost hotels in Delaware before landing at their permanent home - the warm water therapy pool at the Council’s enrichment center - in 2008.

“There was a group of people that started the classes with Charlene that first year who have been here nearly 11 years,” said Patti Fifner, co-ordinator of the aquatics program at the enrichment center. “The 11 a.m. class is mostly still together.”

Several from the 11 a.m. group gathered at the center on a recent Mon-day to talk about the love they have for the class - and each other.

A Splashing Good TimeMany aquatics class attendees have been strengthening their bodies - and their friendships - for 10 years

Jeff Robinson, EditorCouncil Communicator

Front row (L to R): Anna Marie Beach, Edie Laymon, Carol Ford, Juanita Jenkins (seated), & Joan Laurenzo

Second row: Gale Shireman, Carole Kern, Pauline Shoaf, Wilma Rolfe, Rose Ann Haynes, & Mae Collier

Back row: Shirley Bellamy, Ronda Smith, Alison Webber, & Charlene BrowningNot pictured: Nancy Prindle, Shirley Vining, & Jean Sheppard

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE...“I love watching everyone come in and visit and talk with each other,”

Collier said. “They may come in quiet, but then they all get together and they are a family. And our exercises provide a lot of benefit, too. I have fibromyalgia, and this is the one thing that keeps me moving. I think the participants get that benefit as well.”

Collier said the combination of the warm water and the camaraderie “takes your mind off of any pain.”

“My doctor considers this my physical therapy,” Collier said. “He said he’d have to send me somewhere for therapy if I wasn’t in this class, and I probably wouldn’t like it.”

Fifner said participants in the aquatics classes range in age from 60 to 91, and while the original class was all women, men have since found their way into every session. The classes are grouped by difficulty, but Fifner said many choose to remain at the same level even as their skills improve, strictly for the friendships that have been forged.

“It becomes a social group on top of becoming an exercise group,” Fif-ner said. “They pray for each other, provide comfort when a pet dies... they are some of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met.”

The classes are timed so that one class is arriving at the pool just as another is getting out, which Webber said allows you to know the class behind you too.

Others in the group - Anna Marie Beach, Gale Shireman, Rose Ann Haynes, Shirley Bellamy, Jean Sheppard, Wilma Rolfe, and Shirley Vining - all said they have benefited physically from the aquatics classes, and the time spent together out of the pool has no doubt been good for their health as well.

“If someone misses a session, the others will think to call immediately to check on them,” said Haynes, another class participant who doubles as an instructor. “People will take care of each other here, that’s a definite.”

The entire group also agrees that the classes became exponentially bet-ter once the warm water exercise pool opened at the enrichment center.

“This is a special area. As soon as you walk in here, it’s a whole other place,” said Smith, who doesn’t miss the days of sharing the pool with hotel patrons and not having a locker facility in which to change.

The friends and aquatics classmates said they hope talking about the benefits of the classes will encourage more to sign up and take them. And they hope they will still be going strong for at least another 10 years.

“We have a whooping good time,” Haynes said.To learn more about the aquatics classes at the enrichment center, con-

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Six New Year’s Resolutions You Can KeepMatthew Fuerst, MDOhioHealth Primary Care Physicians

Council COMMUNICATORHealth & Wellness6

The new year is time for a new beginning, no matter what your stage in life. We are never too old to set goals and make changes. Here are six ways seniors can vow to improve their health in 2015:

Take a vitamin. Because many seniors fail to receive proper nutrition, they should consider taking a daily multivitamin that includes 100 percent of the “daily value” for most vitamins and minerals. It is also a good idea for seniors to take 800 units a day of Vitamin D, an essential nutrient for strong bones. Vitamin D deficiencies are common in states such as Ohio that re-ceive limited sunshine.

Take a walk. If you hate the structure and repetition of gym workouts and group exercise classes, there are other ways to incorporate more physi-cal activity into your lifestyle, such as gardening, walking the dog, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise and is usually safe for older adults with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis. Try to log at least 20 minutes of walking a day, no matter how far or fast. Regular mild to moderate exercise manages stress, improves mood, and helps ease the symptoms linked to chronic conditions.

Sleep. Contrary to popular belief, we do not need less sleep as we get older. Seniors should strive to receive at least seven to eight hours a night, and avoid daytime naps that can keep them up in the evenings. Along with diet and exercise, sleep is a cornerstone of fitness. It is the time when our bodies repair themselves from the wear of living.

Work a puzzle. Mental stimulation is an important part of staying hap-py and healthy with age. Regular engagement in cognitive activities such as working crossword puzzles or playing games sharpens the mind and memory. Socializing also gives the brain a boost, so consider joining a club, doing volunteer work, or using social media to stay in touch with family and friends. People age 60 and older can audit classes at Ohio’s public col-leges for free.

Guard against falls. Falling is the number one cause of injury for people over the age of 60, according to the Centers for Disease Control. To reduce your chances of taking a tumble, inspect your home for anything – such as area rugs and electronic cords – that could trip you up. Makes sure they are removed or out of the way. You might also want to install nightlights in the bathroom and dark hallways, and grab bars in your bathtub or shower. Have your physician review your medications for pills that make you sus-

ceptible to falling.See your doctor. Seniors should have a wellness visit least once a year.

It should include a height, weight, blood pressure, vision, and cognition screening, and a fall assessment. Women should receive an annual mam-mogram and breast exam. Patients should talk with their physicians about the need for other screenings to check for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, bone density, thyroid function, and kidney problems. Patients also should have a medication review and feel free to discuss any emotional problems.

Remember, you don’t have to make dramatic changes to have a healthier new year. A few small adjustments can make a big difference.

Dr. Matthew Fuerst is an internal medicine physician with OhioHealth Prima-ry Care Physicians. Dr. Fuerst offers comprehensive care for adults and seniors to help each individual achieve their best health and improve their quality of life. He is dedicated to taking the time to listen to each patient and providing compassionate, personalized care to meet your needs. For more information about Dr. Fuerst, call 740-615-1800 or visit www.imphysiciansofdelaware.com.

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Sweat the Small Stuff!Traci Whittaker, Public Information OfficerDelaware General Health District

We’ve all heard the figurative saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” but “sweating the small stuff” can literally help us achieve the health goals we set each year. A lot more can be accomplished by taking small, easy, and reasonable steps toward better health, instead of setting those overarch-ing, unrealistic resolutions all of us make every year, but never achieve.

Bettering your health cannot be achieved overnight; it takes imple-menting the “small stuff” in your life and taking it one day at a time. Here are a few tips on making this new year’s resolution count and how you can get healthier and feel better for many more years to come.

Improve Balance, Prevent an Injury Sustaining a fall-related injury will definitely set you back on your path

to better health. Educate yourself about how you can improve your bal-ance and prevent falls through the Delaware General Health District’s adult injury program. Starting in March, DGHD will hold A Matter of Bal-ance class, which will teach different, non-strenuous exercises that will help improve your balance. Another simple step is getting a fall risk as-sessment to educate yourself about ways you can prevent falls in and

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outside of your home. Our staff can conduct this free assessment and provide you with information on preventing a fall injury. Contact Mitchell Briant for more information on the health district’s adult injury program at 740-368-1700.

Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables As an older adult, choosing healthy foods is an easy and delicious step

to reaching better health. The health district recommends filling half your plate with a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits - at least five servings a day rich in reds, oranges, and dark greens.

Make Sure Your Shots Are Up-To-DateThe foundation to good health is avoiding illness. Goals such as eating

better and exercising more can be more difficult when you’re fighting sickness. The flu is still active from late winter into spring. Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older. So take the time to get your flu shot and make sure you’re up-to-date on other vaccinations such as pneumo-coccal, shingles, tetanus, and pertussis. By taking this small step, you can save a lot of time and effort in achieving a good health resolution. Con-tact our clinic at 740-203-2040 for more information.

So if your resolution this year is to get in better health, remember to “sweat the small stuff” and take simple, easy steps – they’ll take you a lot farther in your plan for better health than you ever imagined.

future. Sessions will be held on February 10, 17, and 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Inn at Olentangy Trail, 36 Corduroy Road, Delaware. For more information or to register, call the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 or email bsanders@alz.org.

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Caring for an Older Loved One? We’re Your #1 ResourceThe Council for Older Adults offers free care-

giver workshops and support groups, held on the second Tuesday of each month. Two work-shop times are available: 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Support groups are led by trained staff - come join us to share experiences, meet other caregivers, discover new resources, and to ask questions.

• January 13: Support Group• February 10: “Expecting Excellence in

Your Loved One’s Care,” by Beverley Lau-bert, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman—Elder Rights Division, Ohio Department of Aging

To attend, please register at 740-363-6677 or www.growingolder.org.

Expanded Programs Coming SoonThe Council for Older Adults is pleased to an-

nounce an expanded set of services designed to help support those caring for older adults in our community. Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC), a six-week workshop series that helps caregivers develop tools and strategies to face the challenges of caregiving, was successfully launched in the fall and additional workshops will be scheduled beginning in April and Sep-tember.

The Council will launch the Caregiver Coali-tion, a committee of caregivers that will help ensure the Council is providing the services needed for their loved ones, in spring 2015.

A respite program staffed by trained volun-teers will begin by summer 2015.

The Council is also expanding its private care registry, a catalog of pre-screened, individu-ally certified professional home care workers. The registry is a helpful resource for individuals seeking to hire their own home care aides for assistance with personal care, housekeeping,

This year, evaluate whether you can benefit from:

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3. Tax-advantaged college savings accounts. Contribute or gift to a college savings plan for your children or grandchildren.

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meal preparation, caregiver respite, and more. If additional support is desired, the Council for Older Adults provides its own extensive in-home care program for Delaware County adults age 60 and older, including Meals On Wheels, chore services, medical transportation, emergency response systems, and much more.

Funding for caregiver services is provided in part by the Cen-tral Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA).

Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

Get the support you need! The central Ohio chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers the opportunity to discuss care-giving challenges and share helpful tips with others who are in similar situations. Support groups meet on the third Tues-day of each month at 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., Del-aware, or on the second Thurs-day of each month at 10 a.m. at Willow Brook at Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing West, Delaware. For more information or to register, contact Bernie Sanders at 740-363-1365 or bsa-nders@alz.org.

You are also invited to attend Caregiving 101, a free three-ses-sion series designed to assist families and caregivers in un-derstanding the Alzheimer’s diagnosis and planning for the

Council COMMUNICATOR 9Puzzle Page

Crossword PuzzleCrossword Puzzle by Satori PublishingSolution on page 21

Sudoku #1Level of difficulty: EasySolution on page 21

Complete the grid so that each row, column and each 3x3 square contains every digit from 1 to 9 without repeats or omissions.

Sudoku #2Level of difficulty: MediumSolution on page 21

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Mike Miller, Development AdministratorCouncil for Older Adults

Thank You, Major SponsorsThroughout 2014 the Council offered a num-

ber of large-scale special events, ranging from the long-time-favorite Best Little Pig Roast to the brand new Rock the Boat Caribbean Cruise event. At least one major event each month was on our calendar and, as you might imagine, these events require the help of scores of vol-unteers and staff members to coordinate them.

These events also need funding to under-write expenses such as advertising, food and beverages, and supplies. Nine organizations played major sponsorship roles in our 2014 spe-cial events, including DCB; Hiram Lodge No. 18; Humana; Interim HealthCare; Manos, Martin, & Pergram Co., LPA; Magic Cruises & Tours; Ohio-

Get Ready to March for Meals!

Health; Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center; and Willow Brook Christian Communities. We thank them for their commitment to our mission and programs.

March for Meals Set for March 3-4 Delaware Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle to Chair

On March 3 and 4, we plan to deliver 500 boxed lunches to employees in offices and pro-fessional settings throughout Delaware County to raise support and awareness for our Meals On Wheels program. The boxed lunch fundrais-er is a new initiative for the Council, and in ad-dition to raising money for Meals On Wheels of Delaware County, the program will help identi-fy new clients and volunteers for the program.

Carolyn Kay Rig-gle, Delaware’s mayor and former Meals On Wheels volunteer, is the event chair and is busy recruiting peo-ple for the program committee. She is spe-cifically looking for volunteers to assist in two areas: first, to col-lect orders from work-ers in businesses and organizations during February, and second, to deliver the lunches in March. Our prima-ry target areas for the program are Dela-ware, Sunbury, Powell, Westerville, and Lewis

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Your donation to the Council for Older Adults supports programs and services for individuals 55 and older in Delaware County. This includes Meals On Wheels, health screenings, volunteer opportunities, transportation to doctors’ appointments, social and educational programs, information and referral services, and much more.

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Center.“Of all the volunteerism I have done, Meals

On Wheels is my favorite,” said Riggle. “That’s because it’s so meaningful to deliver a meal to a sweet, sometimes lonely person who is so ex-cited to see me and sit and chat a moment. The people are so appreciative of such a small task on my part. And I leave their home with a smile on my face and in my heart because I really did make a difference to someone that day.”

OhioHealth is the presenting sponsor of the March for Meals fundraiser and our lunches will be prepared by Buehler’s Fresh Foods and fea-ture a sandwich, side salad, and cookie.

This short-term engagement is a wonderful way to show support for Meals On Wheels and it provides a rewarding experience. For more in-formation, or if you would like to join our sales or delivery team, please contact me at 740-203-2420 or mike@growingolder.org.

Celebrating the 2014 Tree of LightsThis holiday season we offered individuals

in our community a chance to recognize spe-cial people in their lives with the naming of a light on our inaugural Tree of Lights. Please join us in celebrating these special people:

IN HONOR OF... ByPhyllis J. Anderson Joyce A. FosterGwendolyn Bailey Marvin BaileyEdie Balser Carol ZishkaThe Bennison Family Karen WaltermeyerWayne Conty Lorraine ContyPatt Crewe Janice MonksPaula Dean Betty StimmelPaula Dean Mary Lois JohnsonThe Gee Family Karen WaltermeyerRose Ann Haynes Patti J. FifnerHusband, Family & Friends Joan PearseNelson L. Jones Mary Alice JonesGayle Kerkman Michael KerkmanHoward Kilchenmann Trudi Kilchenmann

T. Bailey McBride Mary Alice JonesJohn Thomas McGeary Dorothy McGearyDale McMains Nancy McMainsJim Melfi Georgia StantonGreg Merkes Amelia TucciaroneJimmie R. Moore Jane MooreThomas L. Murfield Marilyn R. MurfieldMaude Nance Jane & Richard NanceRobert Nance Jane & Richard NanceHelen Osborn John WatkinsJeremy Pauig Martha PauigJo Ann Peterson Mary & John Koral, Jr.Jerry Pikula Diane StricklanBetty Pillion Karen PillionGene Prince Larry & Janet HarrisMaude Prince Larry & Janet HarrisPat Reeves Sharon & Tim FryerFrank Rhodes Carolyn Rhodes-Conley

Loretta Rhodes Carolyn Rhodes-Conley

Patricia Rosebrock Vickie KirkhamRobert B. Simmermacher Norma Simmermacher

Mildred Skidmore Jane & Richard NanceWilliam Skidmore Jane & Richard NanceEllen Carol Somogyi Max SomogyiJoe Staats Sharon & Tim FryerLeRoy G. Steinbeck Stephanie SteinbeckMiriam Sher Steinbeck Stephanie SteinbeckVirginia D. Stocks Mary Lee StocksBetty Suttles Bob GaffeyDr. Charles Suttles Bob GaffeyDavid A. Swisher James & Barbara SwisherMr. & Mrs. Paul Varner Linda StaleyGordon & Jane Walker Marvin BaileyFrances M. Walsh Alison YeagerArlie & Pauline Ward Steve WardJackie Watkins John WatkinsPamela Watson Rogers Paula EyermanJohn C. Wilson Evelyn L. WilsonBetty Gambrill Wise Stephanie SteinbeckLt. Col. William A. Wise Stephanie SteinbeckAlan Yarnell Luella YarnellCarroll Yarnell Luella YarnellThomas T. Zastudil Paula Eyerman

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Carolyn S. Kranz Donald G. KranzRebecca Miller Michael J. MillerMy Family Jane & Richard NanceMy Lord’s Birth Jackie LockieGene Pillion Karen PillionDiane Pizzola Lorraine ContyGuy Reeb Anita ReebSamantha Reeb Anita ReebHelen Reppart Helen ReppartTerri E. Ross Alta (De Dee) DalyMaude & Jack Sizemore Jack SizemoreJames J. Snyder Jane MooreRegina Somogyi Max SomogyiBob & Mary Sprengnether Caroline StemBob & Mary Sprengnether Kate Sprengnether & Kurt GohdeThe Staff at COA Bob GaffeyThe Waltermeyer Family Karen WaltermeyerArlie T. Ward Steve WardAll of my “Water Babies” Patti J. Fifner

IN MEMORY OF... ByAl Amato Rose Marie SmithAlbert Arnold Judith E. LoneyRuth Arnold Judith E. LoneyDale & Lucille Bailey Marvin BaileyBetty Bastyr Janet GarlockJohn Bastyr Janet GarlockEmma Bracken Charlene Tynes John J. Breece Dolores BreeceJack & Helen Cannon Kathy MaslouskiTimothy Conley Carolyn Rhodes-Conley

Franklin Conty Lorraine ContyRuby Cosgray Tracey MerrinRobert Crewe Janice MonksJohnny Cummins Nora Gay CumminsJohnny Cummins Vickie KirkhamLawrence R. Daly Alta (De Dee) DalySim & Genevieve Daugherty Joyce DaughertyKevin J. Davies Dotti MackanJeffrey L. Dutro Alison YeagerJohn Eckler Kathy MaslouskiPhyllis Evans Don Evans

Nick & Donna Eyerman Paula EyermanFamily & Friends Joan PearseFred Fifner Diane PenryLorie Fitzgerald Bob HorrocksArthur Flemming Bob HorrocksJoseph Flesch Vicky FleschEdward Fronk Nancy FronkAlice Gaffey Bob GaffeyTom Gaffey Bob GaffeyJay Garlock Janet GarlockLula Goodwin Larry & Janet HarrisFrancis Ann Gorman Steven R. GormanPiper Olivia Gorman Steven R. GormanHerbert E. Hammond Teresa HammondOwen Harmon Evelyn L. Jewell-Harmon

Mary Bailey Harper Marvin BaileyAlberta Harris Larry & Janet HarrisAudrey Harris Larry & Janet HarrisC. Dean Hartley John MillerRobert W. Haynes Rose Ann HaynesNeil Hoel Sally Hoel EvansJeanne Horrocks Bob HorrocksJohn Horrocks Bob HorrocksEthel Russell Hubbard Alfreda Barrow Bonner

Carol L. Hunt Facility Design Inc.Carol L. Hunt Jerry & Susan LiechtyCarol L. Hunt Dave & Kim MathiasMartin Janis Bob HorrocksRobert G. Jewell Evelyn L. Jewell-Harmon

Donald E. Jones Brenda Durfey Thomas E. Jordan Rita M. JordanIdella Jordan Tracey MerrinAlan King Janet KingJoseph A. & Viola Kordal Joyce DaughertyGertrude S. Lawrence Joan & Wayman Lawrence

Wayman C. Lawrence, Jr. Joan & Wayman Lawrence

Betty Link James LinkSydney C. Long Ross LongDick Mansfield Pat MansfieldMelvin Mantor Wanda MantorCarl Marston Betty L. MarstonJoe & Helen Maslouski Kathy MaslouskiJohn Maslouski Kathy Maslouski

growingolder.org and clicking on the “Volun-teer” link at the top.

LEAF RAKING DAY Back in November (didn’t it seem warm

then?), more than 400 volunteers gathered at the Council to help rake leaves for more than 60 older adults living in Delaware County. We hit a new record with that number of volun-teers as well as the number of clients served. It was a fun morning for all and we would like to thank all the volunteers that helped make this event such a great success! Another big thank you to our donors: Home Depot, Jerry Vlasek, and Connections Volunteer Center.

WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEERS!Gabriel CallahanTodd DoncysonBani FrouzangoharChuck GilliganBill GreenAmy HowertonKaren KaiserRobyn MadrishinJacki MillsJill PatrickJennifer SesserStaci StephensonBev Wean

WANT TO BEAT CABIN FEVER? Volunteering provides many benefits to

both mental and physical health:• Volunteering increases your self-con-

fidence. Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. You are doing good for others and the commu-nity, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment.

• Volunteering combats depression. Reducing the risk of depression is an-other important benefit of volunteering. A key risk factor for depression is social isolation. Volunteering keeps you in reg-ular contact with others and helps you develop a solid support system, which in turn protects you against stress and depression when you’re going through challenging times.

• Volunteering helps you stay physical-ly healthy. Volunteering is good for your health at any age, but it’s especially ben-eficial in older adults. Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not, even when considering such factors as the health of the participants. Volunteer-ing has also been shown to lessen symp-toms of chronic pain or heart disease.

READY TO GET STARTED?We have immediate needs for volunteers this winter, including:

• Meals On Wheels Drivers Our “snowbirds” are leaving for the win-ter season, and volunteers are needed to help pick up and deliver meals in Dela-ware County. Varied routes are available,

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VOLUNTEER VISIONSMonday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drivers are eligible to receive a free meal and mileage reimbursement.

• Kitchen Assistants Do you like to work in the kitchen and help prepare meals? We need your help with our Meals On Wheels program, Monday through Friday from 7 or 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Pool Desk/Fitness Room CoverageHelp us cover desks in the enrichment cen-ter and socialize with members while you work! We are looking for help covering ar-eas for two-hour shifts. Volunteers get to exercise for free as a perk!

• Snow Removal Volunteers Are you in good shape and willing to help out our seniors this winter? Sign up to be on-call for our snow removal program. When the snow hits, you’ll receive an email to check on your availability to help clients shovel their driveway and walkway. Not only does it help keep our clients safe, but it also helps our Meals On Wheels drivers who deliver lunches every day!

• Commodity Volunteers Each month, we provide food boxes to qualifying adults over 60. Volunteers are needed to load food boxes into cars or de-liver boxes to area homes.

• Home Chore Volunteers Flexible schedules are available to per-form tasks such as basement organization, changing light bulbs, minor home repairs, and more.

For more information, or to sign up, please contact Sharon Fryer, coordinator of volunteer programs, at 740-203-2368 or sharon@growin-golder.org. You can also complete a volunteer application by visiting our website at www.

CONNECTIONS VOLUNTEER CENTERConnections Volunteer Center, a program of HelpLine of Delaware

and Morrow Counties, Inc., has partnered once again with The Coun-cil for Older Adults and Willis Intermediate School to provide an inter-generational Pen Pal Book Club. This year’s book, Shooting the Moon, is an award-winning novel that follows the main character as she grows up in a military family during the Vietnam War. Older adults who can share life experiences from during this time will have a pow-erful and enriching effect on further bringing the themes of the book to life. Pen pals choose to correspond via mail or email and will write a total of six letters during two consecutive sessions to take place from January through April.

“The Pen Pal program is a gift to both the student and the senior volunteer,” said Suzanne Pingry, Connections program director. “To connect two very different generations creates opportunity for a unique bond and sharing. The end-of-year celebration is always a heartwarming experience to finally meet the person you have only known through writing.”

Connections Volunteer Center offers special volunteer opportuni-ties for older adults throughout the year such as the Pen Pal Program, leadership roles in Make a Difference Day, and SHINE (Seniors Help-ing Impact Neighbors Everywhere). We specialize in finding volunteer opportunities that help us increase our sense of purpose and contrib-ute to our community regardless of age, time constraints, or physical barriers. To find out more about any of these specific programs and other exciting possibilities, please call Melinda Metz at 740-363-5000.

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For 30 years, Worthington Christian Village has been home to older adults who appreciate a faith-based, not-for-profit community that is dedicated to meeting

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t’s more than a place to live... It’s Home!I

VOLUNTEER VISIONS

AARP TAX AIDEBeginning February 4, an AARP Tax-Aide Coordinator and several IRS-

trained tax counselors will help prepare taxes for individuals who need assistance with filing their income taxes. AARP’s Tax-Aide is a free annu-al program, brought to you by your local AARP chapter and the Council for Older Adults. The program makes tax assistance available to older adults in Delaware County. Local AARP volunteers have successfully completed a rigorous training program, which is offered in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service.

This service is provided by appointment only and the Council for Old-er Adults will begin scheduling appointments on January 26. Appoint-ments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., from February 4 through April 15. Appointments are first-come, first-served. To make an appointment, please call the Council’s tax hotline at 740-203-2423 and leave your name and phone number, including area code, and your call will be returned within 48 hours.

Please do not schedule your appointment until you have received all of your paperwork.

On the day of your appointment you MUST bring:• Social Security card/1099 SA and photo ID• 2014 tax return• W-2s• 1099s• Billing statements for new windows, doors, insulation, etc.

purchased in 2014• Any other tax-related materials such as itemized deductions, etc.

In the event of inclement weather, please contact the Council for Old-er Adults to verify if tax appointments will still take place that day.

PROGRAM TO HELP FIGHT SENIOR HUNGERThe Council for Older Adults is taking applications for the monthly

Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a cooperative effort be-tween the Council for Older Adults and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Qual-ifying individuals must be age 60 or older, a county resident, and have an income of less than $15,171 per year. Income proof is not required.

Participants pick up special grocery boxes on a designated day (4th Tuesday of the month) or they may send a pre-authorized represen-tative. Delivery may be available. Typical contents of the grocery box, which weighs approximately 30 pounds, include items such as cereal,

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CARE SERVICESfruit juice, canned meat or fish, peanut butter or beans, canned fruit or vegetables, rice or potatoes, and American cheese. The food is shelf-stable, nutritious, and is intended to supplement food budgets for lower-income older adults.

Applications may be picked up at the Council or from our website. For more information, call 740-363-6677 or visit www.growingolder.org.

HEAP The Ohio Department of Development offers several programs to

help low-income residents pay utility bills and improve the heating ef-ficiency of their homes. These programs include:

• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Assistance usually consists of a credit on the heating bill account each year.

• Winter Crisis Program (E-HEAP) - This program assists house-holds where the source of energy has been disconnected or threatened with disconnection, or where there is less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel.

• Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP-PLUS) - A special payment plan that requires eligible customers to pay a portion of their household income each month to maintain utility service.

• Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) - Assistance comes in the form of reducing energy use by providing insulation, air leakage reduction, heating system repairs, health and safety in-spections and testing, as well as other services.

Applications are now available at the Council office at 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, or by calling 740-363-6677.

SNOW REMOVALDo you need help with shoveling? The Council offers snow removal

services to eligible residents of Delaware County who are 60 or older. If you have questions or would like to request this service, please contact the main office at 740-363-6677 for more information.

If you are current client, you may also be eligible for snow-plowing services. Your co-pay will apply. Please contact your care consultant di-rectly for assistance.

If you have questions, or if you are not a client but would like to re-quest this service, please call 740-363-6677 when your walkways and driveway are covered with snow. The Council will determine the caller’s eligibility at the time the request is made.

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CARE SERVICESCARE SERVICESThe Council’s goal is to provide you with the highest-quality ser-vices available to help you remain living safely in your own home. Call us for a professional in-home consultation with one of our ex-

perienced Care Consultants, who can work with you to customize a service plan designed just for you. You’ll receive only the services you need and want from our comprehensive list of offerings, which in-cludes:

• Adult Day Care. Helps people with some level of impairment engage in fun, social activity in a safe, supervised setting.

• Chore Services. We can help with minor chores such as chang-ing light bulbs, shoveling snow, painting, and more.

• Counseling. In-home counseling is available for you and your family to address grief, depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, and more.

• Emergency Response System. A small help button worn around the neck or wrist linked to 24-hour emergency assistance.

• Homemaker Services. We can help with light house cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping.

• Home Delivered Meals. Meals On Wheels provides hot, nutri-tious meals every weekday.

• Minor Home Repair. We can assist with handicap accessibility, plumbing, flooring repair, electrical repairs, bathroom access, smoke detectors, and furnace service, and address other safety concerns.

• Medical Transportation. Transportation to medical appoint-ments, social service agencies, and adult day care centers.

• Nursing Services. RN nursing services can help you achieve op-timal health and well-being through health screenings and med-ication monitoring.

• Personal Care. Personal care assistants provide help with bath-ing and dressing.

• Respite. Designed to provide relief and rest for caregivers and can be provided in the home or at a local facility.

The Council can handle all these arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call 740-363-6677 today!

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When Home is no longer Enough If you are concerned about the safety of someone you love who is living alone, maybe it is time to think about Willow Brook’s assisted living for your own peace of mind.

We offer beautiful, safe, and loving homes with neighbors who quickly become friends. There’s a lot going on to keep the boredom away, and we have one, all-inclusive price that covers practically everything. We don’t confuse you with levels of care that make you expect one price but get a bill for something totally different.

Willow Brook is known first of all for the quality of the care we provide:

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Call any of our assisted living centers below to make an appoint-ment. We’d love to show you why we are so proud!

Making the Willow Brook decisionbrings you peace of mind.

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HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTEREnrichment Center Hours: MO through TH, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and FR, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.For more information, call 740-369-5133 or visit www.growingolder.org.

HEALTH & WELLNESSCaring and Sharing 1st & 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m.Early Stage Alzheimer’s Group 2nd MO, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Foot Care Clinic TU, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. by appt.Good Food for Dummies 2nd MO & 4th FR, 9 - 10 a.m.Health Screenings by DGHD Jan. 28 & Feb. 25, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Medigold 1st WE, 9:30 - 11 a.m.New to Medicare Class 2nd WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 4th WE, 6 - 7:30 p.m.Parkinson’s Support - Speech Therapy 2nd & 4th WE, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

FITNESS & AQUATICS Chair Yoga MO & WE, 10 - 10:45 a.m.Full Body Workout MO & WE, 8 - 9 a.m.Hatha Yoga (Level 1) MO & WE, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Hiking Club MO, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Line Dance (Basic) TH, 1 - 2 p.m.Line Dance (Intermed.) TH, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Line Dance (Advanced) TH, 10 - 11 a.m.Line Dance (Open) TU, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Line Dance (Evening) TU, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.P.A.C.E. TU & FR, 10 - 11 a.m.Silver Sneakers Basic TU & TH, 10 - 10:45 a.m.Silver Sneakers Yoga TU & TH, 8 - 8:45 a.m.Tai Chi Intro MO, 5 - 6 p.m.; TH, 4 - 5 p.m.Tai Chi Beginner TH, 5 - 6 p.m.Zumba Basic MO & WE, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Zumba Gold with Toning TU & TH, 9 - 10 a.m.

Aquatics 1 MO & WE, 9 - 9:45 a.m.Aquatics 2 MO & WE, 2 - 2:45 p.m.; TU & TH, 1 - 1:45 p.m.Aquatics 2 1/2 TU & TH, 10 a.m.; MO & WE, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Evening Water Aerobics TU & TH, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.Pool Walking I MO thru FR, 12 - 12:45 p.m.; FR, 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.Pool Walking II TU & TH, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.Water Volleyball TU & TH, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.

EDUCATION & DISCUSSIONBook Club 3rd MO, 12 - 1 p.m.Coffee and Conversation WE, 9 - 10 a.m.DCDLibrary on Wheels Jan. 7 & 28, Feb. 18, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Legal Aid Jan. 22 & Feb. 26, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appt.Mind Aerobics FR, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Something to Think About Jan. 8 & Feb. 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m.Think Positive! 2nd FR, 10 - 11 a.m.

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONSBead Making & Pens WE in Feb., 6 - 7:30 p.m.Creative Writing Jan. 26 & Feb. 23, 2 - 4 p.m.Del Chimers Choir TU, 2 - 3 p.m.Do For Others I MO, 9 - 11 a.m.Do For Others II WE, 9 - 11 a.m.The Golden Notes FR, 1:15 - 3 p.m.Hand Work with Friends TH, 1:30 - 3 p.m.Life’s a Stitch TH, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Liquid Stained Glass (Beginners) TH, 9 - 11 a.m. Liquid Stained Glass (Advanced) Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1 - 3:30 p.m.The Music Gathering WE, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Music Theory MO, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Open Studio Jan. 2, Feb. 18 & 25, 1 - 3:30 p.m.Painting Group MO, 1 -3 p.m.

Photography Group Jan. 22 & Feb. 26, 1 - 3 p.m.Picture Frames and Beads with Bling WE in Jan., 6 - 7:30 p.m.Queen for a Day Feb. 4, 1 - 3:30 p.m.Quilters Rule TU, 3 - 5 p.m.Reminiscence Theatre TH, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Scrappy Crafters TU, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Woodcarving MO, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; TU, 9 - 11 a.m.Zentangle (Beginners) FR in Feb., 1 - 3 p.m. The Next Zentangle WE in Jan., 1 - 3 p.m.

FUN & GAMESBilliards Available all day, every dayBingo WE & FR, 1 - 3 p.m.Bridge Lessons MO, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Bridge FR, 1 - 3 p.m.Bridge (ACBL) Jan. 15, Feb. 5 & 19, 12 - 4 p.m.Bridge (Duplicate) TU, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.Bridge (Open Play) MO & FR, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Darts TU & TH, 1 - 3 p.m.Dominoes TU & TH, 1 - 3 p.m.Euchre MO, 1 - 3 p.m.Evening Euchre Club WE, 5 - 7:30 p.m.GingerSnaps TU, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Hand and Foot MO & WE, 1 - 3 p.m.Mah Jongg WE, 1 - 3 p.m.Pinochle FR, 10 - 11:30 a.m.Table Tennis Available every day, hours vary

ON THE GOCenter Diners 3rd TH, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.ROMEO Club 1st TU, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Trips can be found on page 25.

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Delaware Speech and Hearing Center Screenings Jan. 8, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Downsizing or Upgrading Your Home Jan. 8 or Feb. 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Five Money Questions for Women Jan. 13, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or Jan. 27, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

January Potluck Jan. 13, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Italian Buffet Dinner Jan. 14, 5 - 7 p.m.

Arthritis Solutions with Dr. Armstrong Jan. 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 4, 10 - 11 a.m.

Mid-Atlantic Railroad Trip Information Jan. 16, 1 - 2 p.m.

Colorado Rockies Trip Information Jan. 20, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Tax Assistance Feb. 4 through Apr. 15, WE & TH, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. by appt. (Call 740-203-2423 for an appointment)

February Potluck Feb. 10, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Buffet Dinner Feb. 11, 5 - 7 p.m.

Red Hat Style Show Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Health Care and Your Retirement Feb. 10, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or Feb. 24, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Special EventsHAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER

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Upcoming Buffet DinnersCOA Event Services will serve delicious buffet dinners in the Radebaugh

Room at the Council for Older Adults. These dinners are open to the pub-lic, and friends and families of all ages are invited to attend! Proceeds from the dinners benefit the Meals On Wheels program and other senior services in Delaware County.

Join us Wednesday, January 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. for an Italian feast that includes an antipasto platter, chicken breast with pesto cream sauce, lasagna, penne pasta with marinara or Alfredo sauce, fresh vegetable medley, green bean almondine, tossed salad, rolls, garlic bread, fresh fruit, and tiramisu.

On Wednesday, February 11, celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days ear-ly with a rich buffet featuring shrimp cocktail, herb-crusted roast beef, roasted pork loin, wild rice pilaf, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, mixed greens salad, rolls, chocolate-covered strawberries, and dessert shots.

Upcoming dinner dates include March 11 (St. Patrick’s Day theme) and May 6 (Mother’s Day). The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Gift certificates are available for purchase. Reservations are required; please call 740-203-2356.

Charlene Browning retired from the Council for Older Adults in Novem-ber. Browning served the older adult population for more than 34 years. For the past 14 years, she was the director of Senior Citizens Inc., which became part of the Council for Older Adults in 2014. Under her leader-ship, Delaware County’s premier enrichment center has made tremen-dous progress. Browning’s contributions and experience made a positive impact on the organization itself as well as its members, staff, and volun-teers.

Charlene was honored at an open house in December and received a fond farewell from the center’s members. The Council for Older Adults thanks Charlene for 14 years of outstanding service and wishes her well in her retirement.

Good Luck, Charlene!

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ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENSAshley Villa, 240 S. Main St., AshleyMeeting: 3rd MO, 12 p.m.Contact: 740-747-2658

BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENSBuehler’s Community Room 800 W. Central Ave., DelawareMeeting: Every MO, 1 - 4 p.m.Contact: Bob Burr at 740-369-0652

BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBPJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., SunburyMeeting: 1st TH, 11:30 a.m.Contact: Jane Cook at 740-936-5109 or Sharon Souder at 614-855-9243

DELAWARE AAUWwww.delohioaauw.wordpress.comContact: Roberta Clark at 740-363-3965

DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENSDublin Community Recreation Center 5600 Post Road, DublinMeeting: 2nd MO, 11:15 a.m.Contact: Wanda Kamler at 614-410-4550

GENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENSGenoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Hwy., WestervilleMeeting: 2nd TH, 12 p.m.Contact: Beulah Fritsche at 740-965-2640

HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUPCenter for Older Adults, Fireside Room 800 Cheshire Road, DelawareMeeting: 2nd TUContact: Barb Spellman at 740-369-3500

Clubs in Your CommunityLEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSwww.lwvdelawarecountyohio.comContact: Celia Vail at 740-369-4376 or lwvdelawarecountyohio@gmail.com

OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC.Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st WE, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Contact: Connie Kimmins at 614-204-5289

OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENSOstrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, OstranderMeeting: 4th TH Contact: Freddie Wray at 937-644-2845

PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENSProspect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., ProspectMeeting: Every TH, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Contact: Marjorie Fox at 740-360-8639

WESTERVILLE AAUWWesterville Area Resource Ministry 175 E. Broadway Ave., WestervilleMeeting: 2nd TH, 7 p.m.Contact: Jerri Furniss at 614-937-4427 or jfurniss@culterhomes.com

IS YOUR CLUB MISSING FROM THE LIST? Send the club information, including meeting time and place, to alison@growingolder.org

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: 2nd TH, 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing; 3rd TU, 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Asbury UM Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., DelawareContact: Bernie Sanders at 740-363-1365 or bsanders@alz.org

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CENTRAL OHIOMeeting: Warm-water exercise and tai chi class-es are available throughout the countyContact: 614-876-8200 or Morgan Patten at mpatten@arthritis.org

CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS & SUPPORTMeeting: 2nd TU, 9 - 10 a.m. or 6 - 7 p.m. at the Council for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: The Council at 740-363-6677

Find Comfort and Strength in Local Support GroupsCARING AND SHARING Meeting: 1st and 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m. at the Coun-cil for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, DelawareContact: The Council at 740-369-5133

DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)Meeting: 1st TH, 6 - 8 p.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware CrossingContact: Thom at 740-815-5809 or Ron at 740-815-3837

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: 3rd WE at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Town-ship Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware; speech classes on 2nd and 4th WE at 2:30 p.m. at the

Council for Older Adults, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; exercise classes on TU at 11 a.m. at Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way South, DelawareContact: Kathy Kotowski at 614-846-8009

SUNBURY DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: Sunbury United Methodist ChurchContact: 614-443-2584

THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)Meeting: TH, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., DelawareContact: Georgeanna Mills at 740-881-4497

IS THERE ANOTHER SUPPORT GROUP THAT SHOULD BE ON OUR LIST? Send the group information, including meeting time and place, to alison@growingolder.org

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War brings out both the worst and the best of human behavior in Anthony Do-err’s novel of World War II Nazi-occupied France, All the Light We Cannot See. The main characters are French and German, their stories deftly interwoven in short flashback chapters. The French protagonists are blind teenager Marie-Laure, her talented locksmith father Daniel, and her great-uncle Etienne, who aids the Resis-tance. Daniel and his daughter flee from Paris to Etienne’s home along the coast in

Saint-Malo, where the 1944 post D-Day events of the novel occur. While Marie-Laure’s pre-war life was love-filled, German orphan Werner’s life was bleak. However, in 1939, Werner’s precocious skill with electronics earns him enrollment in a special Nazi school, designed to foster future warriors of the Third Reich. By 1944, Werner is part of a secret army team in Saint-Malo that locates and elim-inates Resistance radio transmitters. Doerr’s lengthy narrative - which explores sight and sound, truth and lies, and good and evil - rewards readers who complete this World War II journey.

The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II chronicles the experiences of ordinary people - factory workers, nurses, sec-retaries, and chemists - employed at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a secret government town with facilities to process uranium for the world’s first atomic bomb. Author Denise Kiernan’s seven years of extensive research included countless interviews with former Oak Ridge residents, most of whom were women taking advantage

of good-paying jobs made available by war-time labor shortages. Even though Oak Ridge’s popu-lation grew to 75,000, its existence - and its purpose - remained top-secret, and the workers were required to maintain that secrecy. Most Oak Ridge workers didn’t know their efforts helped to pro-duce an atomic bomb until after it was dropped on Japan. Author Kiernan delves deeply into the day-to-day activities of these women, who left homes and families to do their part to win the war.

An award-winning novel by Hillary Jordan, Mudbound tells of social injustice in the Deep South after World War II. The story is told from multiple characters’ perspec-tives: city-bred wife Laura struggling to raise two daughters, her husband Henry and his mean-spirited father, and black sharecroppers, the Jacksons. Adding to the families’ struggles, Laura’s brother-in-law Jamie and war hero Ronsel Jackson return home. Jamie is haunted by memories of combat, and Ronsel discovers that even a

highly decorated hero can be treated unfairly, based on his skin color. As Ronsel and Jamie become unlikely friends, suspense develops and tragedy occurs. Sympathy, anger, loyalty, and familial love are the emotions evoked in Mudbound - a story that will be long-remembered.

The Delaware County District Library provides periodic book reviews for the Communicator. Materials reviewed are available for use at DCDL.

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The Best and Worst of Humanity in WWIIBonnie Houk, Youth Services Specialist, and Vicky Schmarr, Reference Specialist Delaware County District Library

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...Gorman said that kind of collaboration will be

one way of enhancing those fitness classes that are already on the enrichment center schedule.

“In January and February we have new twists on the fitness programs. We’ll try to give our members a reason to come every day by giving incentives. They can track goals and we’ll pro-vide incentives when those goals are reached,” Gorman said.

Tina Patzer, manager of human resources and volunteers at the Council, said the social aspect of physical activity is just as important for their members, so the Council will keep popular ac-tivities on the calendar while also looking to add some with a greater reach into the commu-nity, including volunteer opportunities.

“We need to do a lot to play up that social aspect,” said Patzer, who added that last year’s leaf raking day was a perfect combination of physical activity and social interaction. “Leaf raking was incredible; we had 400 volunteers. If we can give more activities that reach out into the community, we will engage more people.”

What a trip!An article posted on the Kendal Northern

Ohio website (www.kendalnorthernohio.org) lists four resolutions “perfect for older adults.” One of those on the list - fulfill a dream - men-tions taking a trip or vacation that has long been on a wish list. Gorman and Patzer agree that Charlene Browning, the former director of enrichment center programs who retired last November, helped make the Council’s trip pro-gram into one of the best.

“If there’s one thing that Charlene hit out of the ballpark, it was the trips,” Gorman said.

Patzer said Browning will play a transitional role as new trips are planned in 2015, and Gor-man said they are hoping to design excursions that will suit a variety of age groups.

“We’d like to do two trips a month, and that

includes day trips and longer trips,” Gorman said. “We find where the market is and plan trips that suit different age ranges.”

Gorman cited a 13-day Hawaii trip that Brown-ing planned, an all-inclusive package that in-cludes time in Las Vegas and San Francisco.

“The Hawaii trip is much more condu-cive to the younger senior because it isn’t a bus trip. But it’s 13 days, and those who ar-en’t retired may not be able to get that kind of time off of work,” Gorman said. “So we want to make sure we’re finding those trips that suit all of those schedules. Train trips may be attractive for the younger seniors. It all starts with us doing our due diligence.”

Work on the brain gainIn addition to improving physical health with

a fitness center workout, Health in Aging’s Top 10 resolutions list also includes giving your brain a workout in the new year.

“The more you use your mind, the better it will work,” the website reads.

At the Council’s enrichment center, no one knows that better than Joan Pearse. Pearse, the arts and education manager, is tasked with cre-ating a wealth of offerings that will stimulate all participants, from craft classes and creative

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writing to wood carving, watercolors, and mind aerobics. Her classes have been quite popular over the years, and she said she hopes to draw even more people to the center in 2015.

“I want to continue to stay as fresh as I can with the creative writing, the photography group, and the other classes. I’m really trying to do things of interest to the population that we are dealing with,” Pearse said. “I was in the art room yesterday and had a woman and her friend stop by. She was renewing her mem-bership and her friend was joining for the first time. I mentioned mind aerobics to her, and she came today and loved it. The class is a real buzz for people when they are watching ‘Jeop-ardy’ and they can say ‘Hey, we learned that in mind aerobics.’”

Pearse said in 2015, she will be adding new instructors to the class lineup and will expand class offerings into the evenings.

“I hope we can offer more evening activities. I’m looking at what would be of added interest to those who are coming, and to those who are

NOT coming. And we are looking into some class collaborations as well. De-tails will be forthcoming as they get coordinated.”

Pearse said her classes continue to grow in size and some of them have “gone gangbusters.” But she doesn’t mind.

“That’s the kind of prob-lem I want to have,” she said.

The newest edition of the Council’s enrichment cen-

ter program guide is available at the Council or online at www.growingolder.org. And with so many offerings, breaking your new year’s reso-lution in 2015 should be tougher than ever.

Joan Pearse, teaching one of many popular art classes at the center

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...Although Gorman is new to the Council, he

is no stranger to the work involved with deliv-ering a wealth of programming and activities to a wide audience. The Delaware resident spent 19 years with the YMCA of Central Ohio, beginning as a part-time employee and working his way up to the branch executive di-rector position at multiple locations.

“While with the YMCA, I started the first Active Older Adults program (at the downtown Columbus branch), and was involved in senior programming throughout my YMCA career,” Gorman said.

Gorman’s background will serve him well as he and the Council staff seek to expand the enrichment center’s offerings to an even larg-er audience throughout Delaware County. He said he has some ideas for bringing new things to the enrichment center while also expanding those areas that are already popular.

“Our new things are primarily revolving around arts and education classes. We are re-ally looking to expand the educational/mind aerobics and trivia programs. And we want to expand our education series and offer more of that kind of programming,” Gorman said.

Gorman said he is also looking to contin-ue programs that stress volunteer service and serve a purpose in the community, such as the Do for Others program where participants make sleeping bags and collect toiletries for the homeless.

“Those are just great programs,” he said. “They’re so rewarding for our members and beneficial to the community, too.”

Gorman said one of his biggest challenges

as enrichment center director will be finding a way to reach those in the community who ar-en’t already visiting the center and get them to come through the door. Doing that, Gorman

said, will mean expanding not only what pro-grams and classes are offered, but also when they are offered. As a result, Gorman and his staff are evaluating what can be offered in the evenings as well as on weekends.

“When you have a 55-year-old who is still working, if you don’t offer an evening or week-end class, you don’t capture them,” he said.

Another way to draw more people to the Council’s headquarters on Cheshire Road is to make the building itself more welcoming. Gor-man said plans are in the works to renovate the current building and make it more visitor- friendly.

“We’re going to change the way the build-ing functions internally, which will change the way we do things,” he said. “We’ll start with the lobby and change how we greet people. We will have an actual greeter, just for that person-al contact and for getting people to the right place. We’re going to create a gift shop that will be manned by volunteers and filled with crafts made by volunteers.”

Gorman said construction details haven’t been finalized, but work is expected to begin

in early 2015.“We’ll be redoing a room downstairs that will

be a multi-function space, and we’ll have the capability of doing bigger art programs. And the floor surface will allow for dance classes, if needed,” Gorman said. “We want to maximize the efficiency of our program spaces. People are looking for some of the amenities that they get at other places, so we’re updating and up-grading the fitness center to make it more in-viting.”

Gorman is not short on ideas of programs he would like to bring to the Council.

“I’d like to do an intergenerational program, which would be perfect for Saturdays,” Gorman said. “I would love to eventually work with the school districts in our county. We could work with at-risk students, and pair them with some folks here. And as we look at the younger se-nior, activities may be more event-oriented ver-sus series-oriented.”

Gorman said management at the Council will be doing an evaluation of programs to see which ones best fit the Council’s mission, and looking to draw a diverse group of new volun-teers that will be used based on their profes-sional expertise.

“We’ll be developing ways to use their strengths,” he said.

Gorman said he is looking forward to the year ahead, and based on some of the new ideas that he hopes to bring to the enrichment cen-ter, the 55-and-older set in Delaware County should be, as well.

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The summer before ninth grade, at age 14, I was hired on as a carhop at the Stewart’s Root Beer stand on North Main Street in Marion. They employed only boy carhops, and we didn’t wear roller skates!

One of my darkest moments at the root beer stand was during my first summer. It involved a girl I had recently been dating, a little cutie named Susie. Knowing that I had a job at “The Stand,” she apparently asked her mom to drive out, see me at work, and have a cold summer treat.

They pulled up in front of the stand in their brand new yellow convert-ible, with the top down. I sprung from my stool to make certain I beat any of the other guys to their car. They each ordered a large root beer float. I can recall that such an order gave me a bit of pause that first year. My head was just barely higher than the wooden-planked counter. The floats were placed on the four-legged metal tray with a movable center bar that was used to hold the tray on the window of a car. Sliding the tray with heavy drinks was always a nervous moment for me because one could snag the tray legs on the edge of one of the planks and spill the drinks onto the tray and into one’s face. In fact, that had happened a cou-ple of times before. But fate was on my side and I was able to slide and retrieve the tray from the counter without mishap, and was able to grasp the drooping six-inch center tray leg between my fingers.

As I turned to cover the short distance to Susie’s car, it occurred to me that teen chivalry would be best honored if I put the tray on her window, rather than her mom’s. As I quickly changed directions to move toward my girlfriend’s side of the car, the leg of the tray caught the hood or-nament of the convertible, toppling both floats and spilling their entire contents onto the warm hood of the car! As I looked across the mess of root beer and melting ice cream to the two faces behind the windshield, I saw horror in Susie’s eyes and either rage or pity in the eyes of her mom.

As I recall, I never had another date with Susie after that afternoon. She apparently was able to klutz-proof her relationships after that accident, which is still remembered 60 years later by the klutz in question.

Wally White is a creative writing student at the Council for Older Adults. To read another story by White, “Picking Strawberries at Lawrence’s Farm,” go to www.growingolder.org/enrichment-center. Creative writing is held on the last Monday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the enrichment center.

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Watch for more information about upcoming trips, including:

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To register for a trip or for more information, call 740-369-5133, stop by the enrichment cen-ter, or visit www.growingolder.org.

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The Great Gatsby BalletF. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel of lavish lifestyles and unfulfilled love in the jazz age dances from the page to the stage. Jay Gatsby and his love for Daisy Buchanan is a timeless story of deceit and redemption. Cho-reographed by BalletMet dancer and Princess Grace Award winner Jimmy Orrante, you’ll wit-ness the decadence and despair of the roaring twenties in this audience favorite. Date: Friday, February 6Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Fee: $35 for ballet & transportation, with lunch on your own

Caribbean CruiseSet sail for the Caribbean aboard Holland Amer-ica Line from Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, and Half Moon Cay. For more infor-mation, visit the enrichment center front desk.Date: Saturday, February 28 thru Tuesday, March 7Fee: $959 Interior Stateroom $1079 Ocean View Stateroom $1259 Deluxe Stateroom with Veranda $1859 Suite with Veranda*Note: The price does not include airfare to Ft. Lauderdale, which will run approximately $350 per person.

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Smartphones have become an essential part of life for a vast number of people, as we’ve come to rely on everything they can do for us. While a majority of adults in the U.S. have smartphones, the number of 60+ adults who own one is well under half. Not only are those older adults missing out on the benefits they can receive now from a smartphone, but they’re also likely to be ill-prepared for the inevitable role these devices will play in the future. Did You Recently Upgrade Your Smart Device?

Are you among the millions who upgraded to a new Android, iPhone, or other smart device over the holidays? Are you wondering what to do with your old device? Sure, you can sell the old one for cash or credit toward the new device, or like many of us, just toss it into a drawer. What about giving it to an older loved one or friend who could benefit from using a smartphone? I recently convinced my dad (who is over 65) to upgrade his phone, and this was a great chance to educate and help to overcome many of the objections and barriers he’s built up over the years. But it did take some convincing for him to make the transition!

Many Adults 60+ Yet to Adopt SmartphonesTravis Fordham, Digital Media CoordinatorCouncil for Older Adults

Here are a few steps that could help with that transition:• Reset the smartphone to eliminate all of your apps, data, and pho-

tos, so they have a blank slate with which to work. • Set up a music account such as iTunes or Spotify – my dad loves his

Spotify music app. • Install and set up apps they might find valuable, such as Facebook,

YouTube, Instagram, weather, and others. That way, they are ready to see updates and photos from family members.

• Set up their email account (if you know it) in the mail app. Include key contacts, such as family and friends. You might want to add oth-er important phone numbers such as their doctors and pharmacy.

Once you set up the device, help them get comfortable with their new device and with the controls. Your family member or friend might soon begin to understand why your smartphone is a part of your daily life. My dad thanks me all the time for getting his device set up and he encourag-es others to do the same.

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Welcome to “Ask Bob,” where Bob Horrocks and his staff answer your questions about senior health, caregiving, services, and more.

Q: I hear that there will be some renovations taking place at the center this year. Is that true? How will it affect my membership?

A: Yes, the enrichment center is such a busy place that we have some “good” problems that need to be addressed to better utilize the space that we currently have. We have been working on renovation plans for some time now in order to create more space for member programs, to make available space more functional, and to help the center feel more warm and welcoming to members and visitors. At present, our main lob-by is not very functional. It is a large space that is difficult to heat and air condition, and it is confusing to new visitors coming to the center. In 2015, the front entrance will be expanded, enabling us to better control the cli-mate in the lobby and allowing us to have a friendly face in the lobby to welcome and assist members and guests. This will also become an area to pick up information and to sign in for activities at the center. And the expanded front entrance will help keep our members comfortable and safe in a climate-controlled environment as they await rides and buses.

In the center itself, offices will be moved to create room for a new activ-ity room right inside the enrichment center entrance and a new, secure gift shop will also be created. The billiards room will also be expanded to better utilize the old cafe space, and in the lower level a large multipur-pose room will be created in what is now the last remaining unfinished room in the building.

Additionally, some new carpeting will be added, and the general decor on the main floor will be updated. Our plan is designed to improve the experience for center members and to enable us to serve the public more efficiently than can be achieved with the current layout. Of course, in the short run, during the renovation there will be some inconvenience, and we will do everything we can to accommodate your regular program-ming with minimal disruption. But rest assured, these improvements will enable us to better serve those coming to the center - people like you! - well into the foreseeable future.

Do you have a question for the Council for Older Adults? E-mail your question to info@growingolder.org with the subject line “Ask Bob.”

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