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SENIORS ON THE MOVE                                            Sandusky County Senior Services
                                                                   April 2019

4th Healthy Fremont Event National Volunteer Month
Make sure this event is on your calendar...you
don’t want to miss it!
    The 4th Annual Healthy Fremont event will
take place Friday, April 5th at the Fremont Senior
Center from 9-11:30 am.
    This free event, sponsored by Guiding Hands
Home Health and GLCAP Senior Services, offers
Sandusky County residents an opportunity to
learn about the services and programs that are
available for older adults.
     The vendor fair will begin at 9 am and the
speaker portion will begin at 10 am. Some of the
topics featured this year include: Project Lifesav-
er, the new program offered by the Sandusky
County Sheriff’s Office, local options for Adult Day
services, and in home care, and fitness after 50.
    There will also be free refreshments, raffles,
and other goodies.
                                                       Five Reasons Seniors Should Volunteer:
     Reservations are not required for the health
                                                       1. Volunteering can prevent senior isolation and re-
fair. Call Barb at 419-334-8383 if you would like
                                                           duce symptoms of depression.
to stay and join us for lunch at 11:30
                                                       2. Volunteering can make you feel like you have
(reservations required; $3.00 suggested donation
                                                           more time and money.
for those 60 and over and $6.75 fee for those un-
                                                       3. Volunteering can help improve intergenerational
der 60).
                                                           relationships.
                                                       4. Volunteering keeps seniors active for longer.
                                                       5. Volunteering promotes mental health and may
            BIRTHDAY PARTY !
                                                           help prevent dementia.
             Thursday, April 25th                      So, give some time and volunteer...it’s good for you!
Menu — Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy,           Information from leisurecare.com.
  Buttered Corn, Sunset Salad, Dinner Roll,
             Cake & Ice Cream
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Volunteers Make the World Go Round!
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Thank You for Making a Difference in the Lives of Others!
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Volunteers Needed!
    “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
     “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.”

    The Fremont, Clyde, and Gibsonburg Senior Centers are looking for volun-
teers! Volunteers are needed to help with serving meals and activity coordina-
  tion. No experience is necessary...we will train you! If you are interested or
        would like more information, contact the Senior Site Supervisor:
                      Clyde-Christy Webb-419-547-8052
                      Fremont-Barb Ward-419-334-8181
                     Gibsonburg-Gary Carr-419-637-7947
 Also, volunteers are needed for Meals-on-Wheels routes within the Fremont
 City Limits. If you are interested in becoming a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer
                    contact Jenna Stewart at 419-334-5118.

                 Senior Executive Club

                             Join us for our SEC for lunch & Bingo!
                                     We will be meeting on
                                  Thursday, April 11th at 1:30

                   RSVP to 419-332-0357 on Monday, April 1st
    “Compassionately Committed to                               1247 N. River Rd.
    Excellence in Customer Service!”                           Fremont, OH 43420
          Assisted Living                                         419-332-0357
              Rehab                                           www.valleyviewhc.com
          Long Term Care
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Senior Helping Hands Program
Spring To-Do’s Part II                                   The dirt and dust may also slow down the run-
                                                         ning of your heating and cooling systems.
    Welcome Spring! Ignoring cer-
tain areas around the house can                          Clean your dryer- the inside of your dryer does
cause serious problems down the                          get pretty dirty, especially if you don’t clean the
road. Here are a few items you may                       link trap every time. Cleaning this will save you
not often think of that can save                         money on your bill as well as help prevent a fire.
you money by helping to avoid             Lisa Grubb
                                             Chore
                                                         Don’t forget to clean your vacuum, brooms
some of the more costly repairs:           Specialist    and mops. You cannot start cleaning with a
Check your toilet tank- many of                          clogged vacuum or a dirty broom, you’ll only be
the bowl stains may be coming from inside the            spreading more dirt. Use a clean bucket of water
tank. Giving it a good cleaning every now and then       to wash out mops and brushes before putting
will make cleaning the toilet a much easier job.         them away. A good cleaning will ensure they are
                                                         ready for next time. Remember to empty your
Heating and air ducts- remember to clean them
                                                         vacuum often even when you don’t think it is full
out with your sweeper if you notice you are sneez-
                                                         to keep it working at its prime.
                                    ing more late-
                                    ly it could be           If you would like a list of local cleaning agen-
                                    the dirt and         cies or assistance with health or safety related
                                    dust accumu-         repairs, contact Lisa Grubb, Senior Helping Hands
                                    lating in there.     Specialist at (419) 332-8499.

                Beware of Social Security Spoofing Calls
     Recently there has been a sig-                     ent’s phone: 1-800-772-1213.
nificant uptick in fraudulent tele-                         If you receive one of these calls, hang up. Know
phone calls from people claiming to                     that Social Security rarely contacts persons by
represent the Social Security Ad-                       phone unless you have ongoing business with them
ministration (SSA).                                     and they never make threats about arrest or legal
      In them, unknown callers                          action.
                                       JoEllen Price,
threaten victims that they face ar-
                                        MSW, LISW           Report suspicious calls to the SSA Office of the
rest or other legal action if they        Senior &      Inspector General by calling 1-800-269-0271
fail to call a provided phone num-      Community
ber or press the number indicated       Engagement          Information from the NCOA
in the message to address the is-       Coordinator          Note: This will my last Seniors on the Move
sue. Sometimes the scammers                             Newsletter. My family and I are moving to North
switch tactics and say that they want to help an        Carolina. I am honored to have had the privilege to
individual activate a suspended Social Security         meet and work with many of you through the Sen-
number. They may even “spoof” the actual Social         iors Centers and Meals on Wheels programs and will
Security hotline number to appear on the recipi-        miss you all!
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Chatter Box
   Fremont Senior Center                             Sympathy
     Birthday Party Notes                               To Barb & Jon Ward and family on the loss of
                                                     her brother, JAMES A. TAULKER
         80 Seniors attended our monthly Birth-
day party in February. Due to a last minute can-         To Peg Rettig and family on the loss of her sis-
cellation no entertainment was provided, howev-      ter, DORIS SIMMONS
er we were happy to be together to talk and en-
joy our time with friends.

      Glen Baker blessed the food and led the
Pledge to the Flag and Les Root led the singing of                 Thank Offering
“Happy Birthday”.
                                                                      Monica Heath
     Les Root sold 50/50 tickets and the lucky                     Amy & Walter Lamson
winner of $73.00 was Rita Wagner.
                                                                       Bea Parish
       The oldest birthday celebrant in attend-
ance was Alyce Ann Schmidt at 85 and the young-
est was Vickie Husk at 69. Other birthday cele-
brants were Fran Benlein, Rita Dorobek, Mert Ko-
valeski and Jerry Thome.

      Team Jingle was here selling baked goods.
The proceeds go to Relay for Life. Thanks to all
who purchased from them.

    Thank You to all the wonderful volunteers
that make this day so special!!

                                                             Our Staff                      Our Mission
                                                                                   The mission of WSOS Seniors
                                                           Robin Richter
                                                                                  programs is to develop quality
                                                             Director
                                                                                   services that promote general
                                                          Rachel Olvera           well-being, independent living
                                                          MIS Coordinator                 and socialization
                                                                                  opportunities for mature adults
                                                           Alexis Massie
                                                        Nutrition Coordinator           in Sandusky County.

                                                            Lisa Grubb
                                                          Chore Specialist           Newsletter Advertising
                                                                                      1/8 page — $25 per issue
                                                                                      1/4 page — $50 per issue
                                                          Jenna Stewart
                                                                                      1/2 page— $75 per issue
                                                     Meals on Wheels Specialist      Full page — $125 per issue
                                                                                    Call 419-334-8911 for details
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Happy Birthday
April 1st
  Nancy Park
April 2nd
  Reynold J. Hirt
                     April 18th
                       Nancy Thayer
                       Jerry Shaffer
                     April 19th
                                             ♠♥♦♣Card Scores
                                            Bridge
                                            Feb. 6th— 1st place Terry Fought & Peggy Beck;
April 3rd              Victor Kline         2nd place Virginia & Dave Stuber; 3rd place Nor-
  Carole Hausman     April 20th             ma Hoffman & Al Stokes.
  Robert W. Carr       Alvin Neitzke
                                            Feb. 13th— 1st place Becky Prasuhn & Lou Par-
  Sharon Karlovetz     Jack Weaver
April 4th            April 21st             mer; 2nd place Shirley Ratzman & Al Stokes; 3rd
  Donald Riehl         Gordon Dale          place Marcia Humberger & Gloria Nitschke.
  Thomas Hoffert     April 22nd             Feb. 20th — 1st place Marcia McIntire & Ginny
April 5th              Sandy Anderson
                                            Berlekamp; 2nd place Lou Parmer & Virginia Mit-
  Anne Humberger     April 23rd
                                            tan Stuber; 3rd place Al Stokes & Dutch Nitschke.
  Ida Legg             Betty Autullo
April 6th            April 24th             Feb. 27th— 1st place Norma Hoffman & Terry
  Lola Kaiser          Jeanne Luther        Fought (also had a grand slam); 2nd place Peggy
  Barbara Herman       Susan Hoffman        Beck & John McIntire; 3rd place Chris Linke & Al
April 8th              Constance Claycomb
                                            Stokes.
  Lois Wagner          Donald Rozick
April 9th              Ada Kastor
  Larry Karr         April 25th
  Diane Walker         William Lash
April 11th           April 26th
  Earl Wammes          Freddie Bailey
April 12th           April 27th
  Larry Smith          Judy Wagner
April 13th           April 28th
  Gloria Root          Robert Hershey
  Norman Foos          Jeanne Darr
April 14th             Louise Parmer
  Lavonne Babione    April 29th             Golden Age Pinochle Club
  Doris Biller         Lois Bartson         Feb. 1st —1st place Joe Cecil 672; 2nd place Ken
  Arlene Hoffman       Mary Quaider         Wagner 669; Low score Shirley Mehling 528.
April 17th           April 30th
                                            Feb. 8th— 1st place Ken Wagner 724; 2nd place
  Eileen Schroeder     Linda Lou Dunfee     tie Les Root & Marge Biehler 716; Low score Lee
                       Harry Miller         Myers 612.
                       Ruth Kennedy
                                            Feb. 15th—1st place Sandy Cecil 804; 2nd place
                                            Ada Kastor 783; Low score Les Root 580.

                                            Feb. 22nd—1st place Bob Carr 717; 2nd place
                                            Shirley Mehling 700; Low Score Ada Kastor 583.
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YACA Senior Day Trips

                                                   Disney Newsies
                                             LaCommedia Dinner Theatre
                                                 Springboro, Ohio
                                                Friday April 26, 2019
                                                    Cost: $105.00
                                    Trip includes: Buffet Lunch, Show and Transportation
                                        Escorts: Diana Clinebell and Marilyn Sovinski

                              For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622

                                           Made In Ohio
                                         (Columbus Area)
                                       Tuesday June 18, 2019
                                           Cost: $105.00
Trip Includes: Guides tours of The American Whistle Company, The Flag Lady Store, and Phoenix
 Bat Company, Buffet Lunch and entertainment at Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in German Village, and
                                       Transportation.
                          Escorts: Diana Clinebell and Marilyn Sovinski
               For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622

                                         Hard Rock Casino
                                        Northfield Park, Ohio
                                  Monday July 15, 2019 (tentative date)
                                             Cost: $50.00
                      Trip includes: $25.00 free play and transportation
            (must show valid government ID to receive free play-i.e. driver’s license)
                          Escorts: Diana Clinebell and Marilyn Sovinski
               For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622
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YACA Senior Day Trips

                                                        Johnny Rogers
                                                       Buddy and Beyond
                                                      Rockin’ Oldies Show
                                                     A salute to the 50’s and 60’s
                                                 Frankenmuth, Michigan
                                              Wednesday September 11, 2019
                                                     Cost: $105.00
Trip includes: Show, Delicious Chicken Dinner at Zender’s, Time for Shopping in Frankenmuth,
           Russel Stover’s Outlet and St. Julian Winery in Dundee, and Transportation
                           Escorts: Diana Clinebell and Marilyn Sovinski
                For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622

                                             Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
                                                      Akron, Ohio
                                               Thursday October 17, 2019
                                                     Cost: $115.00
                                    Trip includes: Park Ranger guide on train ride, Italian meal at Papa Joes,
      Shopping time and visit at Szalay’s Farm Market , Guided City Tour of Akron and Transportation

                           Escorts: Diana Clinebell and Marilyn Sovinski
                For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622

                                The Round Barn Theatre
                                AMISH ACRES
                                Nappanee, Indiana
                                Thursday November 14, 2019
                                Cost: $105.00
                                “Beauty and the Beast”
                    Trip includes: Show, Family Style Meal and Transportation
                           Escorts: Diana Clinebell and Marilyn Sovinski
                For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622
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YACA Multi- Day Trips

                                                 WASHINGTON, DC
                                                       Thursday-Tuesday
                                                        June 6-11, 2019
                                           Cost: $798.00 per person Dbl. Occupancy
                                                  $1,115.00 Single Occupancy
                                          Package includes:
      • Motorcoach Transportation •6 Nights Lodging • 10 Meals: 5 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners
 • 2 Guided Tours of Washington, DC Including the WW II Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row,
 Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Smithsonian, the Martin Luther
      King Jr. National Memorial and more • Evening Guided Memorial and Monuments Tour
   •the New Museum of the Bible! • Admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate &
   Garden • Tram Ride through Arlington National Cemetery • Admission to the International Spy
                                        Museum & Newseum
                 For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622

                                          FINGER LAKES New York
                                                     4 Days – 3 Nights
                                                     August 13-16, 2019
                                          Cost: $599.00 per person Dbl. Occupancy
                                                  835.00 Single Occupancy
                                         Package includes:
• 3 Nights Lodging • 3 Breakfasts • 3 Dinners, including Belhurst Castle • Corning Museum of Glass
      • Willard Memorial Chapel • Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion • Wegman’s Marketplace
      •Finger Lakes Winery Tour and Tasting • Scenic Lake Cruise • National Soaring Museum
    • Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack • Souveir Gift • Luggage Handling • Snacks & Water on
                 Motorcoach • All Taxes an Gratuities • Motorcoach Transportation

                                 Cancellation Insurance available
                For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622
YACA Multi- Day Trips
                                                      BRANSON SHOW
                                                      EXTRAVAGANZA
                                                         6 days – 5 nights
                                                         Monday - Saturday
                                                        September 23- 28, 2019
                                               Cost: $699.00 per person Dbl. Occupancy
                                                       $878.00 Single Occupancy
                                           Package Includes:
•Motorcoach Transportation • 5 Nights Lodging including 3 consecutive nights in the Branson area
• 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners • Admission to 7 Fabulous Branson Shows including: 3 Morning
   Shows: The Blackwoods, Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai, & Doug Gabriel • 3 Evening Shows:
 Presley’s Country jubilee, Million Dollar Quartet Show, & “Samson” at the Sight & Sound Theatre
                             • 1 Dinner Show: Showboat Branson Belle
                 For full trip details and reservations call the Y at 419-332-9622

HOW OUR TRIPS WORK:
 EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Some trips may require walking.
 Each trip will require a deposit/payment to hold your seat. This deposit is non-refundable, but
   transferrable. Reservations/deposit may be made by calling the YMCA at 419-332-9622
 All payments payable to: YACA c/o Denise Reiter, 1000 North St, Fremont, OH 43420
 Payment plans are accepted on multi-day trips, with balances paid in full no later than 1 month
   before trip.
 Trips have both a minimum and maximum number of occupants. To ensure your seat, register
   early. There may be instances where trips will have to cancel if the minimum number of
   travelers is not met. If a trip is cancelled by the promoters, full refunds will be given.
 Cancellation policy: no refunds will be given on deposits. Trips are transferrable to another
   traveler. Trip insurance is also available from a third party for multi-day trips. Ask promoter
   for more details.
 Trip itineraries/shows are subject to change with or without notice.
   Promoters will give every effort to communicate these changes.
SENIORS ON THE MOVE                                 Sandusky County Senior Services
                                                      April 2019—Extra, Extra Read All About it

                                           n e w h o m e                                  !!
                        C e n t e r find s
                  i o r
     F remont Sen
                                                    opens into a wide bright lobby with the din-
                                                    ing area to the left. Everything is on the
    GLCAP is working on an agreement with
                                                    ground floor! A kitchen, clinic room, library/
the Sandusky County Board of Developmen-
                                                    technology room, recently remodeled handi-
tal Disabilities (SCBDD) to rent property at
                                                    cap accessible restrooms and a couple of
1101 Castalia Street previously the home of
                                                    offices round out the initial space we will be
SandCo Industries. The building with three
                                                    using. There is also room to grow into the
separate sections is also home to the SCBDD
                                                    open Production Floor space.
Offices and the School of Hope. The proper-
                                                        “I’m excited,” Robin Richter, Director said.
ty is owned by Sandusky County and is in
                                                    “I think it will be great!” “In addition to the
the Fremont City Limits.
                                                    rented space there is also an opportunity to
    Fremont Senior Center operations are
                                                    share other areas such as the gym, aquatic
projected to be open to Seniors in May with
                                                    adaptive area, raised gardens, patio with a
a date to be determined.
                                                    pergola and a very nice outdoor activity area
    One of the biggest attributes of the new
                                                    with a paved walking path.”
location is accessibility! Parking is directly in
                                                        Robin said, “There are a few things we
front of the building. A covered entryway
                                                    need to take care of before we can move in
with handicap accessible double doors
                                                    — change ceiling tile in the Kitchen, patch a
Fremont Center on the MOVE . . . continued
    few holes and put in a hand wash sink.
. . .

Once completed we can apply for a Food Ser-
vice license.”
    A group of Seniors were given a sneak
preview on March 5th. These ladies went on
the tours last year of Senior Centers in North-
west Ohio to get ideas of what they wanted
to see in a new center. The sneak preview
was a great way to honor their previous time      with developmental disabilities and their fam-
commitment.       During the tour, Ruthann        ilies, along with the community to build
House, GLCAP President/CEO commented,             meaningful lives. Like SCBDD, GLCAP mission
“we very pleased that we were able to ac-         includes partnerships, families and communi-
complish this strategic goal of finding a new     ties — “We create partnerships and opportu-
home for our senior center.”                      nities to help individuals, families and com-
    A great fit! The SCBDD mission is to be       munities thrive.”
committed to listen, enrich, and optimize              We look forward to this new partnership
partnerships with Sandusky County citizens        and all of the opportunities it brings.

www.glcap.org
Clyde Senior Center Highlights
               Health Screenings                                   Friday, April 5th 10:45
    Monday, April 8th 11:00-Screenings by                          Root Beer Float Friday
              Community Hospice                       Spring is in the air! Help us usher in the warm
Thursday, April 25th 10:30-Screenings by The          weather and outdoor fun with a traditional taste
               Bellevue Hospital                      of summer. Sponsored by Bethesda Care Center.
Take advantage of these free health screenings!       Make a reservation and stay for lunch at 11:30,
Stay and join us for lunch! Make a reservation at     419-547-8052.
419-547-8052                                                         Tuesday, April 16th
                                                                        Toe Nail Clinic
                       Fitness!                       Cost: $15.00. Includes toenail trimming and a foot
   Monday, April 8th 10:45-Chair Yoga w/              massage by Joni Widman RN. Call 419-547-8052
                Promedica Hospice                     to make your reservation! If you would like to stay
Tuesdays & Thursdays-NEW! “Exeldercise” w/            for lunch, please specify when making your reser-
Christy. This Program is a 30 minute seated exer-     vation.
cise program that incorporates isometric muscle
movement with focus on the arms, core, and legs.                Wednesday, April 17th 12:15
         All levels of fitness are welcome!                             Easter Egg Hunt
                                                      You never outgrow the thrill of a treasure hunt!
                      Games!                          Join us for a fun twist on an Easter childhood tra-
   Wednesday, April 10th 10:30-Game Day               dition. Reservation required by April 10th, 419-
                  w/Valley View                       547-8052. Come early and join us for lunch at
  Friday, April 19th 10:15-Card Tournament            11:30.
Sponsored by The Willows at Bellevue. Join us for
 an hour of either euchre or pinochle. Snacks and                Thursday, April 25th 11:30
 prizes provided. All skill levels are welcome. Al-                     Birthday Party!
     ways wanted to learn? Now is the time!           Join us for a special lunch as we honor those born
                                                      in April. Following lunch, stay and play Jingo Bin-
                                                      go with Pat from Heritage Village of Clyde. Call
                                                      419-547-8052 to make a lunch reservation.

                        Clyde Senior Center
                         St. Patrick’s Day
                               Party!
Clyde Senior Center April 2019
        900 N. Woodland Ave., Clyde, Ohio. Open weekdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
            (Reservations required by calling 419-547-8052 by 12:30 p.m. one day prior)

     Monday               Tuesday                Wednesday           Thursday               Friday
 1                  2                    3                      4 10:30 Exeldercise    5
                    10:30 Exeldercise w/ 10:30 Game Day w/      w/Christy
12:30 “Beauty Call-                      Valley View
ing”                Christy                                     10:45 Root Beer
                                                                Float Friday w/
                                         12:15 Bingo w/
                                                                Bethesda
                                         Eden Springs           11:45 Goodwill In-
                                                                dustries Presenta-
                                                                tion
8 11:00 Health       9                      10                  11                   12
Screening w/                                                    10:30 Exeldercise w/
Community Hos-       10:15 “All Star                            Christy                  CLOSED
pice                 Snacks” w/Ruby                                                   GLCAP AGENCY
                                                                12:00 Bingo w/             DAY
10:45 Chair Yoga     Randolph, OSU
w/Christina Sloan    Extension                                  Bethesda
from Promedica
Hospice

15                  16                      17                  18                     19
                    9:00 Toe Nail Clinic    12:15 Easter Egg    10:30 Exeldercise w/   10:15-11:15 Card
12:30 “Beauty Call- Cost $15.00. Appt.      Hunt sponsored by Christy                  Tournament Spon-
ing”                Required 419-547-                                                  sored by The Wil-
                    8052                    Heritage Village of                        lows at Bellevue
                                            Clyde
                     10:30 Exeldercise w/
                     Christy

22                   23                   24                    25                 26
12:15 Adult Color-                        10:30 Craft w/           Birthday Day!   12:00 Bingo w/
ing                  10:30 Exeldercise w/ Melissa from Herit-   10:30-11:30 Health Parkview Care
                     Christy              age Village of        Screenings by The
                                          Clyde. Registration   Bellevue Hospital Center
                                          required 419-547-
                                          8052                  12:00 Jingo Bingo
                                                                w/Heritage Village

29                  30
                    10:30 Exeldercise w/
12:30 “Beauty Call- Christy
ing                                                                                    Site Supervisor:
                                                                                       Christy Webb
Gibsonburg Senior Center Highlights
                 Games! 10:30                                    Monday, April 15th 10:30
   Thursday, April 4th-Cardo w/Valley View                       Spring Weather Dangers
  Tuesday, April 16th-Bingo w/Windsor Lane            Weatherman Tim Toth of Heartland is back to talk
     Friday, April 26th-Bingo w/Bethesda              to us about what to watch out for when volatile
                                                      spring weather hits. Stay and join us for lunch;
                Fitness! 10:30                        make a reservation at 419-637-7947.
   Tuesday, April 2nd-Move & Stretch w/
                                                                  Tuesday, April 23rd 10:30
                Windsor Lane
                                                                        Toe Nail Clinic
 Thursday, April 4th-Yogasize w/Valley View
                                                      Cost: $15.00. Includes toenail trimming and a foot
Thursday, April 18th-Chair Yoga w/Promedica
                                                      massage by Joni Widman RN. Call 419-637-7947
                   Hospice
                                                      to make your reservation! If you would like to stay
Wednesday, April 24th-Staying Fit Exercise w/
                                                      for lunch, please specify when making your reser-
                  Genacross
                                                      vation.
             Friday, April 5th 10:30                              Monday April 29th 10:30
              Adult Literary Society                                 Relaxation Exercise
This month we will review a book about the love of
                                                      Sherri from Stein Hospice will take us through an
a dog. This book was chosen to honor the passing
                                                      exercise to increase mental relaxation and well-
of Gibsonburg resident Don Yoder. Don and his dog
                                                      ness. Stay for lunch; make a reservation at 419-
Budger stopped by the Gibsonburg Senior Center
                                                      637-7947.
every morning for coffee and was a fixture at the
Gibsonburg Library.                                               Tuesday, April 30th 10:00
             Tuesday, April 10th 10:30                         NEW! Monthly Site Celebration
                  Karaoke w/Kari                      Each month on the last day we will get together to
Come and sing along with your favorite songs with     enjoy some delicious pastries from Ideal Bakery
Kari Steele from Guiding Hands Home Health. Kari      and celebrate the great month we had at the Gib-
is a riot and there is always tons of laughter when   sonburg Senior Center! Stay for lunch; make a res-
she visits! Stay for lunch; make a reservation at     ervation at 419-637-7947.
419-637-7947.

                                                                                     Karaoke w/Kari!

                                   Happenings at the
 Games w/GMS Honor Students     Gibsonburg Senior Center
Gibsonburg Senior Center April 2019
      100 Meadow Lane, Gibsonburg, Ohio. Open weekdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
           (Reservations required by calling 419-637-7947 by 12:30 p.m. one day prior)

     Monday             Tuesday              Wednesday               Thursday            Friday
1                  2                      3                   4                    5
                   10:30 Move and         10:30 Cocoa &       10:30 Yogasize/      10:30 Adult Liter-
                   Stretch w/Windsor      Marshmallows w/     Cardo w/Valley       ary Society w/the
                   Lane                   Bethesda            View                 Gibsonburg Li-
                                                                                   brary

8                  9                      10                  11                   12
10:30 “All Star    10:30 USPS Up-         10:30 Karaoke w/
                                                              10:30 “Senior
Snacks” w/Ruby     dates w/               Kari                                         CLOSED
                                                              Treats” w/Genoa
Randolph, OSU      Postmaster Cindy                                                 GLCAP AGENCY
                                                              Care Center                DAY
Extension          Wise

15               16                       17                  18                   19
10:30 “Spring    10:30 Bingo w/           10:30 Crafty Lady   10:30 Chair Yoga     10:00 Popcorn & a
Weather Dangers” Windsor Lane             Sharon Schade       w/Christina Sloan    Movie w/Gary
w/Heartland Hos-                          Surprise Take       from Promedica
pice                                      Home Craft          Hospice

22                 23                     24                  25                   26
10:30 Health       10:00 Toe Nail Clin-   10:30 Staying Fit        Birthday Day!   10:30 Bingo w/
Screening by       ic Cost $15.00.        Exercise w/                              Bethesda
Parkview           Appt. Required         Genacross           Win a Gift Basket
                   419-637-7947                                     from
                                                                Gail’s Party
                                                                  Shoppe!

29                 30
10:30 Relaxation   10:00 Craft w/
Exercise w/Stein   Windsor Lane &                                                  Site Supervisor:
Hospice            Site Celebration!                                               Gary Carr
                   Pastries by Ideal
                   Bakery
Fremont Senior Center Highlights
              Chair Yoga 10:30                                   Thursday, April 18th 10:00
  Tuesdays, April 9th & 23rd w/Janelle from                  Diabetic Comfort Food Experience
                 Valley View                           Alexis Massie, Nutrition Coordinator, GLCAP
                                                       Food Service will be presenting the Diabetic
              Monday, April 1st 10:30
                                                       Food Experience at the Fremont Senior Center.
     Warming Up with Memories: Journaling
                                                       Samples of food and recipes for those who are
Sherrie Bourne from Stein Hospice will be here for
                                                       watching their blood sugar will be available.
a continuation of our journaling. Journals and pens
                                                       More and more seniors are diagnosed with Dia-
are supplied. If you did not attend last month, you
                                                       betes and this program will be very beneficial
are still welcome to join us and get started on your
                                                       for everyone to promote healthy eating. Reser-
journaling path!
                                                       vations are requested 419-334-8181
We will continue with the journaling program the
                                                                 Thursday, March 28th 10:00
first Monday of the month as long as there is an in-
                                                                        Birthday Party
terest. Reservations are required! Call Barb at
                                                       Join us for this special day when we honor our
419-334-8181.
                                                       seniors born in April. Our Entertainment is Dan
            Friday, April 5th 9:00-11:30               Moyer and is sponsored by Valley View. We
           Healthy Fremont Health Fair                 will be selling 50/50 tickets. The proceeds from
Come one, come all! Our vendor fair will start at 9    our 50/50 drawing will benefit our senior cen-
am and our guests will be able to meet with local      ter. Staff from Bethesda will provide ice cream
vendors and get great information. At 10:00 we will    sundaes. Come early to browse our Gift Shop
start with our speaking portion where our vendors      and check out the delicious baked goods availa-
will speak about what they can offer you. If you       ble for purchase. Proceeds from the bake sale
would like to stay for lunch, please call 419-334-     will benefit Relay for Life. Bingo will begin fol-
8181 to make a meal reservation. Suggested dona-       lowing lunch. Call 419-334-8181 for reservation!
tion for senior (60+) is $3.00.
                                                                  Monday, April 29th 12:15
        * Free Raffles *Free Snacks
                                                        Special Program: Don’t Be a Victim of Scams!
       *Free Information * Free Fun                    Ryan Lippe, Outreach Coordinator from the Ohio
                           Thursday, April 11th        Consumer Protection Office will be here from
                                10:00-11:00            Columbus to give a power point presentation on
                        NEW Coffee, Cookies, and       the new scams that are targeting seniors. Be in
                               Carol Burnett           the know so you aren’t taken. Ryan will tell you
                        Join us for a fun time en-     what to look out for and how to handle the situa-
                        joying our coffee and cook-    tion if you suspect you are being scammed. This
ies while watching videos of Carol Burnett and         program will begin following lunch. Lunch is
Friends. Who doesn’t love the comedy and music in      served at 11:30 and reservations are required.
this great variety show? Kari from Guiding Hands       Please call 419-334-8181 to make a meal reser-
will be providing the cookies. Reservations are not    vation.
required but are appreciated (419-334-8181) so
we know how many cookies to have on hand.
Fremont Senior Center April 2019
           600 W. State St., Fremont, Ohio. Open weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
             (Reservations required by calling 419-334-8383 by 12:30 p.m. one day prior)

     Monday               Tuesday            Wednesday            Thursday               Friday
1                   2                    3                   4                    5
9:30 Tai Chi        9:00 Toe Nail Clinic 9:00 Stretch & Tone                         9:00-11:30
10:30 “Warming      Cost $15.00. Appt.                       12:15 Bingo           Healthy Fremont
Up with Memories:   Required 419-334- 9:30 Tai Chi                                   Health Fair
Journaling” w/      8383
Stein Hospice                            12:00 Bridge
                    9:30 Adult Coloring
12:00 Bingo
8                   9                   10                  11                    12
9:30 Tai Chi        9:30 Volunteer      9:00 Stretch & Tone 10:00 NEW!
                    Training                                Coffee, Cookies,             CLOSED
12:00 Bingo                             9:30 Tai Chi        and Carol Burnett         GLCAP AGENCY
                                                            Sponsored by                   DAY
                    10:30 Chair Yoga
                    w/Janelle from Val- 12:00 Bridge        Guiding Hands
                    ley View

15                  16                  17                  18                19
9:30 Tai Chi        9:30 Adult Coloring 9:00 Site Council      10:00 Diabetic 9:00 Stretch & Tone
                                        Meeting              Comfort Food Ex-
                    10:30-3:00 Bridge   9:45 Program Plan- perience w/Alexis 12:30 Pinochle
12:00 Bingo         Club                ning                       Massie
                                        9:00 Stretch & Tone
                                        9:30 Tai Chi
                                        12:00 Bridge

22                  23                  24                  25                    26
9:30 Tai Chi                            9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:00 Newsletter       9:00 Stretch & Tone
                    10:30 Chair Yoga                               10:00
12:00 Bingo         w/Janelle from Val- 9:30 Tai Chi           Birthday Day!      12:30 Pinochle
                    ley View                                  Entertainment
                                        12:00 Bridge           Sponsored by
                                                                Valley View

29                  30 9:00 Toe Nail
9:30 Tai Chi        Clinic Cost $15.00.
12:15 “Scams” w/    Appt. Required                                                Site Supervisor:
Ohio Consumer       419-334-8383                                                  Barb Ward
Protection Office   11:30 “The New
                    Danger: Nicotine
                    Toothpicks” w/
                    Barb
Brain games
                   Alice in Wonderland
 Find and circle all of the words hidden in the grid. The remaining letters
             spell a quote by the Mock Turtle, from the book.

 ALICE              DUCHESS             KING OF HEARTS      POOL
 BABY               EAGLET              KNAVE               PUPPY
 BILL               EAT ME              LEWIS CARROLL       QUEEN OF HEARTS
 BOTTLE             FAN                 LITTLE DOOR         RABBIT HOLE
 CATERPILLAR        FISH FOOTMAN        LIZARD              SMALL CAKE
 CAUCUS RACE        FLAMINGOS           LORY                TARTS
 CHESHIRE CAT       FROGFOOTMAN         MAD HATTER          TEA PARTY
 COOK               GLASS BOX           MARCH HARE          TEARS
 CROQUET            GOLDEN KEY          MOCK TURTLE         THIMBLE
 DINAH              GRIN                MUSHROOM            WATCH
 DODO               GRYPHON             PEPPER              WHITE RABBIT
 DORMOUSE           GUINEA PIGS         PIG                 WONDERLAND
 DRINK ME           HEDGEHOGS           PIGEON
Suggested Donation of $3.00 per meal. No older person shall be denied a nutrition service because of
                                                      inability to contribute all or part of the cost of such service. Older participants shall determine for them-
      GLCAP Sandusky County                           selves what they are able to contribute toward the cost of the service. NON-SENIOR GUEST/STAFF: $6.75
                                                                       Serving Sizes — Entree, Meat & Casserole – 3 oz.; Vegetable, Fruit & Dessert – ½ cup;
        Senior Menu for April 2019                                        Bread/Bread Alternate — 1 slice or ½ cup; Milk – 8 oz. served with every meal

          Monday                          Tuesday                       Wednesday                              Thursday                                 Friday
1                              2                                3                                  4                                     5
Salisbury Steak                Pork Loin                        Beef Stir Fry with Stir Fry        Turkey and Cheese on Bun              Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Potato                   Mashed Potatoes and Gravy        Vegetables                         Broccoli Slaw                         Green Beans
Buttered Corn                  Sauerkraut                       Brown Rice                         Garden Vegetable Soup                 Stewed Tomatoes
Mandarin Oranges               Peaches                          Diced Carrots                      Blueberries                           Pears
Whole Wheat Bread              Whole Wheat Bread                Tropical Fruit                     Cookie                                Whole Wheat Bread
                                                                Whole Wheat Bread
8                              9 Time for Brunch!               10                                 11                                    12 Closed Agency Day!
Shepherd's Pie                 French Toast /Sausage Patty      Chicken Marsala                    Beefy Stew
Stewed Tomatoes                Maple Sweet Potatoes             Cheesy Potatoes                    Fruity Cole Slaw
Strawberries                   Creamy Pea Salad                 Green Beans                        Peach Crisp
Garlic and Cheddar Biscuit     Warm Cinnamon Apples             Apricots                           Biscuit
Cookie                         Cheese Stick                     Whole Wheat Bread

15                             16                               17                                 18                                    19
Italian Chicken Breast         Stuffed Pepper                   Spaghetti and Meatballs            Roasted Turkey Breast                 Breaded Fish Sandwich
Glazed Carrots                 Mashed Potatoes and Gravy        Italian Green Beans                Sweet Potatoes                        Mixed Vegetables
Steamed Peas                   Succotash                        Tossed Salad                       Brussels Sprouts                      Potato Wedges
Applesauce                     Pineapple/Cottage Cheese         Cherry Crisp                       Tropical Fruit                        Mandarin Oranges
Whole Wheat Bread              Whole Wheat Bread                Garlic Bread                       Whole Wheat Bread                     Fruited Jell-O

22                             23                               24                                 25 Birthday Day!                      26
Sloppy Joe on Bun              BBQ Pork Patty                   Beef and Noodles                   Pot Roast                             Chicken Alfredo
Potato Wedges                  Sweet Potatoes                   Harvard Beets                      Mashed Potatoes and Gravy             Asparagus
Steamed Carrots                Collard Greens                   Peas and Carrots                   Buttered Corn                         Tossed Salad
Mango                          Pears                            Pineapple                          Sunset Salad / Dinner Roll            Blueberry Crisp
Lemon Bar                      Whole Wheat Bread                Whole Wheat Bread                  Cake / Ice Cream                      Garlic Bread

29                             30 Taco Tuesday!                                                                                          Menu subject to change with-
Chicken Kiev                   Beef Tacos                                                                                                out notice. Chef Salads Avail-
Cheesy Potatoes                Refried Beans                                                                                              able Tuesdays and Fridays.
California Blend Vegetables    Tossed Salad                                                                                                    Low concentrated
Mandarin Oranges               Scalloped Peaches                                                                                           desserts substituted for
Whole Wheat Bread                                                                                                                               modified meals.
              CALL 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO SCHEDULE A MEAL. Clyde — 419-547-8052; Fremont — 419-334-8181; Gibsonburg — 419-637-7947.
          For home-delivered meal cancellations, call 419-332-4032 or 1-866-440-6325. For ingredient content only, call WSOS Food Service at 419-333-5098.
GLCAP Sandusky County Senior Services                  NON PROFIT ORG
                                                        US POSTAGE
P.O. Box 590
                                                            paid
Fremont, Ohio 43420
                                                       FREMONT, OHIO
                                                        Permit No 262

   SENIORS ON THE MOVE                                  April 2019
Burrr . . . Delivering Meals-on-Wheels

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