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Van Wert, OH 45891

419-238-5011

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.coavw.org

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Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contacts

Executive Director

Kevin Matthews

Administrative Assistant

Samantha Turnwald

Program Services Manager

Jenny Lichtenberger

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APRIL MAY 2021

COA Day Trips 2021

Wednesday June 23, 2021 The Ark $130.00

Travel to the Ark Encounter in Williamston KY.

Stop at Jungle Jim’s International Market on the

way home. Ticket includes transportation, admission to the

The Ark, bus driver tip. Meals on your own, shopping at Jungle

Jim’s on your own. Walking level 4

Thursday July 22, 2021 Port Clinton $110.00

Travel to Port Clinton tour the Maritime Museum, Merry Go

Round Museum. Enjoy lunch. Visit the Aviation Museum then

stop at Lakeside for shopping on your own. Ticket includes

travel, admissions, lunch and bus driver tip. Walking level 3

Wednesday Sept.15, 2021 Backroads Shipshewana, IN $130.00

Visit various stores and sites along the backroads of Shipshewana.

A few stops will be Lambright Country Chimes, Dutch Country

Market, Wood Shop and more. Lunch will be at an Amish

home. Ticket includes lunch, transportation, bus driver tip and

all stops. No stop for breakfast, breakfast bars will be provided

on the bus. Walking level 1

Thursday October 21, 2021 Circleville Pumpkin Festival $95.00

Enjoy a day at the Pumpkin Festival on your own. Ticket

includes transportation and bus driver tip. Walking level 4

Friday November 12, 2021 Frankenmuth $95.00

Enjoy a day at Frankenmuth. You will have your choice of

shopping at the Birch Run Outlets or shopping at uptown

Frankenmuth. After shopping enjoy the wonder of Christmas at

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. All meals are on your own.

Price includes transportation, and bus driver tip. Walking level 4

Wednesday December 8, 2021 Clifton Mills Christmas Lights

$110.00

Stops at Marie’s Candies in West Liberty, Champaign Aviation

Museum and Clifton Mills and lunch. Food items will be

available at Clifton Mills for supper. Supper is on your own.

Ticket includes transportation, bus driver tip, admission to the

museum, Clifton Mills and lunch. Walking level 4

All trips are subject to change. Customers will be refunded if

COA cancels due to COVID restrictions.

Walking level 4 = High Walking level 1 = Low

SUPPORT THE COA LEVY

Friends, on May 4, the Van Wert County Council on Aging will have our two long term 5 year

replacement levies on the ballot. These are the same levies based on the .25 and .20 millage the agency has

received in past elections. We hope the voters of Van Wert County will support us in this endeavor.

The two levies provide the Council on Aging with approximately 65% of our operating funds and

approximately 16% of the .20 mill levy goes to the Delphos Senior Citizen’s Center to assist Van Wert

County residents who reside in Delphos. This number is based upon the population of individuals aged 60

and older that reside in the Delphos portion of Van Wert County. The replacement levy simply provides

the COA levy funding based on current home assessments and on a $100,000 home the replacement levy

would cost the home owner approximately $15.75. Across the State of Ohio, the Van Wert County

Council on Aging has one of the lowest senior citizen levies per capita.

The remaining 35% of funding to operate the agency comes from private contributions and

fundraising. The levies directly support the services we provide to older adults, with the largest services

being the operation of the Senior Center and our transportation service. With the Council on Aging being

a private charity, we do not receive any city, county, state or direct federal funding, which is why the levies

are so critical for our agency to be able to operate and provide the services we do.

Currently, our agency does not charge for our services; however, those we serve are able to make a

contribution which helps to offset our costs. Without the voter’s support of these levies, the potential exists

where the COA might have to greatly reduce services or charge for the services we provide. This is

certainly not something we would like to see happen and will need your support to insure the levies pass.

How can you help with this? Our friends can help in numerous ways. The greatest impact can be

done by telling your friends, neighbors or anyone else you might run into to support our levy. As well, we

are looking for individuals within the city and county that live in high visible areas that will allow us to put

a levy sign in their yard. Our friends can also help us through monetary contributions that will be used to

offset the actual costs incurred to be on the ballot. If interested in making a contribution, checks can be

made payable to: VW COA Levy Committee or can be dropped off at the Council on Aging Senior

Center. Every contribution makes the difference. For questions regarding contributions, please contact

the COA or Don Hangartner, treasurer, COA Levy Committee.

Thank you for your support in this endeavor,

Kevin Matthews

Director

Did you know: In 2020 with the Covid restrictions the Council on Aging averaged 51 transportation trips

both in town and out of town per week to assist the senior citizens of Van Wert County plus an average of

120 consumer assistance calls over the phone.

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Toe Nail Clinic

The Van Wert County Council on

Aging along with Community

Health Professionals, is pleased to

offer the Toe Nail Clinic. The toe

nail clinic is offered once a month on the 3rd

Thursday of each month. Spots are limited and

service is by appointment only. If you are in need of

assistance for clipping your toes nails give the

Council on Aging a call at 419-238-5011 to make an

appointment.

COA Day Trips

The front page of this newsletter has the schedule of

the COA Day Trips. After a year of COVID we are

all ready to get out there and enjoy a day of being

out of the house. To make sure we all keep healthy

and safe we still have to follow a few rules.

Each passenger will have to fill out and sign a, 2021

COA trip liability waiver and emergency contact

form. This form must be filled out prior to

confirming your seat for the trip of your choice.

Each trip must be paid for in full before COA can

confirm your seat.

Refunds are given if you need to cancel 45 days

prior to your trip. If you have to cancel after the 45

day period, the COA will try and connect you to

someone on the waiting list.

The day of travel the bus must leave on schedule.

The day of travel you must check-in, temperatures

will be taken, health questions answered and get

your name tag.

All passengers MUST wear a mask while on the bus,

this in accordance to the CDC guidance.

All trips are subject to change.

We thank you for your understanding in the

guidelines we have to follow. Safety is the first

priority.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

1 1/4 cups unsalted butter

1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter

Pinch of salt

1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

(sifted)

Butter an 8 inch non stick baking dish set aside.

In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the

butter and peanut butter until mixture comes to a

boil. Remove from the heat. Add salt and vanilla

extract, then stir in the powdered sugar until smooth

and no lumps remain. Pour the fudge mixture into

the prepared pan and smooth the top. Press a piece

of plastic wrap directly on the fudge and refrigerate

until set, at least one hour. Cut into squares and

serve. Fudge can be stored in an airtight container

in the refrigerator.

Farmers Market Coupons

It is that time of the year for

Farmer’s Market Coupons.

This year you must fill out an

application, all applications are due

by April 15, 2021 to Area Agency on

Aging 3(AAA3) 2423 Allentown

Road Lima, OH 45805. You can

download an application off of the AAA3 website at

aaa3.org or stop out at the Council on Aging 220

Fox Rd Van Wert and pick one up. Per AAA3 this

year the program is not a first come first serve basis

but will run as a lottery system in each county.

Individuals who are eligible but are unable to be

enrolled due to funding will be put on a waiting list.

Coupons for those that are accepted will be

distributed in mid May. Individuals will receive $50

in coupons, 10 coupons at $5 each. All coupons

expire November 30, 2021.

Did you know: Seven different colors are found in

the human eye.

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COA Activity Changes due to COVID

Due to COVID –19 we have had to make adjustments for activities here at the COA. Clients must call

to make a reservation for the activity they would like to participate in. Per the ODA, we are only

allowed 10 participants per activity. The day of the activity you will receive a phone call from the COA

to check on how you are feeling. While in the COA, you must wear a mask at all times, and keep

socially distanced of 6 ft. apart. You will enter and exit thru the front door and upon arrival you will

need to sign in, have your temperature taken and answer some basic health question. We are in this

together and hopefully soon we can get back to the way things used to be. We thank you for your

understanding of the current situation.

Transportation changes due to COVID 19

Due to the COVID 19 the COA has had to implement safety procedures to keep the client’s and driver’s

safe during this trying time. All passengers must wear a mask at all times while in the vehicle and the

driver will take your temperature prior to boarding the vehicle, along with sanitizer for your hands. All

passengers will be contacted by the office prior to transportation to ensure you are not showing any

signs of the COVID 19. All passengers must sit as far away as possible from the driver. In order to

keep everyone safe you may be asked to go early, and may have to wait for a ride back home. The

COA prides itself on the services we provide, but we must follow direction given by the Health

Department and the Governor's office. We ask that you understand and please be considerate to all

involved and together we will get through this.

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Golden Buckeye Card

The Golden Buckeye program has been helping older Ohioans and other eligible adults make community

connections for more than four decades. Nearly 2.5 million Ohioans are eligible for the Golden Buckeye

Card. The program empowers older Ohioans and others to become active, loyal customers who seek

value and reward quality.

Eligibility:

Ohioans age 60 or older; or

Ohio residents age 18-59 with a disability as defined by Social Security.

Your Golden Buckeye Card is non-transferrable. Only the person whose name is on the card is entitled to

its benefits and discounts. Some merchants may ask for another form of identification when you present

your card.

If you have a current Ohio Driver License or State ID card, you should automatically receive your

Golden Buckeye card. Look for it during the month before your 60th birthday.

If don’t receive your card automatically, please call 1-866-301-6446 and select the option for a

replacement card. Staff will check if you are in the database. If you are, you can request a card be sent to

you. If you are not in the database you will need to apply for a Golden Buckeye card at a sign-up site.

These include most public libraries and senior centers. Call ahead before you go to make sure they are

open and have applications on-hand.

The best way to use your Golden Buckeye Card is to ask. Some, but not all, participating merchants

display the Golden Buckeye logo. Look for it on their door, in their window, or at the checkout. If they

don’t have a logo posted, ask if they participate. Anytime and anywhere you spend money, ask if they

accept the card or offer another discount for which you may qualify.

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2021 Drive Thru Pork Chop Dinners

Pork Chop Meals are a hit! We will continue the

Pork Chop meals on a monthly basis, with the last

month being November. The meal will consist of

lightly Breaded Boneless Pork Chops with gravy,

Mashed Potatoes with gravy, Seasoned Green

Beans, Homestyle Noodles, Hawaiian Dinner Roll

and a Cookie. Drive thru pick up at times will be

from 3:30 to 6:30 at the Van Wert Council on

Aging located at 220 Fox Rd.. Due to scheduling

with Lock 16 all meals must be pre-purchased from

the Council on Aging at least a week prior to the

date of the dinner. Cost of the meal is $9.00 and

there is no limit to how many meals a person can

purchase. If a person wants they can purchase

tickets for future meals up front. Call the COA if

you have questions at 419-238-5011. The schedule

for monthly dinners is (cut out and put on your

refrigerator):

**COA-PORK CHOP DINNERS**

220 Fox Rd, Van Wert

Monday, April 5 - 3:30-6:30

Monday, May 3- 3:30-6:30

Monday, June 7- 3:30-6:30

Monday, July 12- 3:30-6:30

Monday, August 2- 3:30-6:30

Monday, Sept. 13- 3:30-6:30

Monday, October 4- 3:30-6:30

Monday, November 1- 3:30-6:30

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Pork

Chop Meals please call us at 419-238-5011

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Due to COVID

we are still closed

to activities we

hope to be able to

open soon.

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9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

2

COA Closed

Good Friday

5

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

Pork Chop Meal

Drive thru 3:30 to

6:30

Presale tickets only

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12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

7

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

8

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

9

12

9:30—10:30 Bingo

13

12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

14

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

15

8:30 CHP Toe Nail

Clinic Call for a

reservation

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

16

19

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

20

12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

21

9:30—10:30 Bingo

22

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

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26

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

27

12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

28

9:30—10:30 Bingo

29

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

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APRIL 2021 EVENTS


Riddle: I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I ?

Riddle: What has words, but never speaks?

Riddle: You walk across a bridge and you see a boat full of people, yet there isn’t a

single person on the board. How is that possible?

Thank you to all that volunteered for the COA Pork Chop meal, from selling tickets, baking

cookies, the great volunteers for the day of the event. Thank you just does not say how much

we appreciate each and every one of you.

Holidays

April 2, 2021 Good Friday COA closed

April 4, 2021 Easter

May 9, 2021 Mother’s Day

May 31, 2021 Memorial Day COA closed


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Due to COVID we

are still closed to

activities we hope

to be able to open

soon.

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9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

Pork Chop Meal

Drive thru 3:30 to

6:30

Presale tickets only

4

12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

5

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

6

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

7

10

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

11

12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

12

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

13

8:30 CHP Toe Nail

Clinic Call for a

reservation

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

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17

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

18

12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

19

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

20

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

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24/31

9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

May 31 COA

Closed

Memorial Day

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12:15—12:45

Chair Zumba

1:00—1:45

Zumba Gold

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9:30 – 10:30 Bingo

27

9:30-10:00

Zumba Chair

10:15– 11:00

Zumba Gold

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MAY 2021 EVENTS


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Van Wert COA Memorial Fund

When a loved one passes, keeping their memory alive is a way of honoring their life and

finding comfort in your own life as a survivor. Your gift toward the Memorial Fund helps

to ensure that additional services for older generations are able to be provided. Monies

raised by our memorial funds are distributed toward seniors in need.

Please Consider Your Gift to the Van Wert COA Memorial Fund. No gift is too large or

too small. The Memorial Fund is managed by the VW COA Board of Directors. Gifts can

be made directly to the Van Wert COA or can be bequeathed in one’s will or trust. For

more information contact Kevin Matthews, Executive Director at the Van Wert County

Council on Aging.

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Van Wert County Council on Aging

220 Fox Road

Van Wert, OH 45891

The mission of the Van Wert County Council on Aging is to assist older adults, age 60 and over, to

live their lives with independence and dignity for as long as possible in the environment of their

homes. The Van Wert County Council on Aging operates the Van Wert Senior Center. All services

are donation based for our consumers.

The Van Wert County Council on Aging is supported by the Senior Services Tax Levies from Van

Wert County, Title IIIB of the Older Americans Act administered by PSA3 Area Agency of Aging,

United Way of Van Wert County, the Van Wert County Foundation, Transportation Contracts,

Donations and Contributions.

The Van Wert County Council on Aging serves clients without regard to race, color, national origin,

religion, sex or disability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Services provided by the Van Wert County Council on Aging include: Chore Services, Outreach,

Information & Referral, Socialization, and Transportation and operation of the Senior Center.

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