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The Center Page
Springfield and Clark County’s Resource for People Age 55 and Better
DECEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020
Announcing
2020 Tours
Inside!
UNITED SENIOR SERVICES ISSUE 2019-06
UNITED SENIOR SERVICES
125 West Main Street Director’s Corner
Springfield, OH 45502 Dear Members and Friends,
937-323-4948
There are always new things happening at USS!
ENON
7571 Dayton-Springfield Road Our new USS Café is now serving two lunch
937-863-0043 choices at our downtown Springfield location to
NEW CARLISLE rave reviews. The food is delicious and as a
1216 West Lake Avenue result the café is busier than ever before. Please be
937-845-2080 patient as we continue to work out the kinks
of this new program so that we can slowly introduce more healthy and
VILLA PARK
delicious options for our members.
1350 Vester Avenue
937-399-3411 Our new lap pool is also coming along swimmingly! From now until the
end of December this pool will continue to be available for open swim
only. We want to use these first few months to learn about the demand
for individual lap swimming and water walking before reserving time
in the schedule for learn-to-swim and exercise classes. Updates will be
DIRECTORS available at the downtown center, on our website and via email.
• Darryl Bauer •Sheila Rice,
• Brad Boyer Vice President Plan to enjoy some holiday time with your friends at USS this year.
• Joy Rogers, Member Appreciation Day is December 5th followed by the Annual
• George Degenhart
• Don Flowers Secretary Tree Trimming and Vintage Voices Concert, and a book signing with
• Larry Todd retired USS employee, Peggy Connolly. The annual Sig and Ilse Sanders
• Wendy Ford
• Par Tolliver
• Vicky Forrest Luncheon is December 10 and the Red Hot Holiday Stomp is December
•M ike Trempe,
•D arrell Kitchen, 21. Read further to learn more about these and other upcoming events.
President Treasurer
• Hattie Millender • Chris Wells Don’t forget - it is now time to renew your USS membership for 2020!
• Charlie Morris • Maureen Fagans, Now that you enjoy the benefits of a USS membership, introduce your
• Dan O’Keefe CEO friends to our centers, too. Exercise, learn new things, volunteer, and
• Scott Powell •K yle Farnbauch, socialize, at any of our 4 locations with your membership. Please
Center Page Editor stop by the Matthies Welcome Center to pick up your 2020 member
packet and renew now so that there is no interruption to your
United Senior Services (USS) was
founded in 1968 as Elderly United. USS CenterPage delivery.
publishes The Center Page bi-monthly One of the wonderful benefits of a USS membership is access to our
to inform people in Springfield and
many travel opportunities, whether an extended tour to a faraway
Clark County aged 55 and better about
its services and events. locale or a one-day jaunt to a nearby special event. This issue of the
CenterPage features our annual Tour Preview highlighting all of the
tours planned in 2020.
USS is funded (in part) by a Title III grant
under the Older Americans Act administered Don’t forget, membership is not required for any of our Caring Services.
by the Ohio Department of Aging through USS services such as Meals on Wheels, Homemakers, Personal Care
the Area Agency on Aging PSA2. Funds also
provided by Clark County Senior Services Aides, Transportation, Medicare open enrollment, Income Tax
Levy, United Way of Clark County, Mental Assistance, Companionship, Advocacy and more are available to all
Health & Recovery Board of Clark County,
Clark County seniors regardless of membership, made possible by the
Corporation for National and Community
Service, Springfield Foundation, Community Clark County senior service levy.
Health Foundation, member fees and
donations. USS is non-discriminatory in Do you know someone who might like a USS gift certificate as a holiday
services and employment, and facilities are gift? We are happy to help. Gift certificates can be used for membership,
accessible to all people.
travel, or lots of other fun at any USS location.
Thank you for the opportunity and Happy Holidays,
Cover photo by
Warren Steinberger
Maureen Fagans
Executive Director/CEO
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What ’s USS Member Appreciation Day
Thursday, December 5, 10am-2pm
NEW
Come and enjoy treats and drinks provided by Forest Glen
Health Care Campus. The goodies will be located in the
lobby for all CURRENT members to enjoy.
Thank you for being a member of USS!
Tree Trimming Party Changing Gears
Thursday, December 5 • 1:30pm
Help trim the USS Christmas tree! Bring an ornament to
Bike Club
hang on the tree and share some holiday cheer while
Winter Schedule
Time: 8:30am
listening to holiday songs performed by Vintage Voices. Place: Collier’s Family Restaurant
Refreshments are provided by Forest Glen Health Care Dates: December 5, 2019
Campus. January 9, 2020
February 6, 2020
Meals March 5, 2020
Questions can be directed to Mary
Rae Kearney at 937-399-9361.
No need for reservations at the USS Café! Instead we are using
vouchers. Current and new café patrons must go to the Café
Hostess to register and fill out vouchers. Eligible patrons will be Card Making
given vouchers on a DAILY BASIS. USS asks for your patience as we
continue to problem solve through this period of transition. For more
Club
Card Making Club is canceling all
information or if you have questions, please call 937-323-9688 or meetings through the 2019-2020
come to the Senior Meals Office. Winter. Meeting times will be
reevaluated in the Spring of 2020.
Welcome Stephanie McCuistion
Please welcome Stephanie McCuistion to USS as the Director of
Roundrobin
Community Relations. Stephanie is a lifelong Springfield resident Pickleball
and remains committed to Springfield and Clark County, raising her
family here with her husband Matt. Most recently, Stephanie served
Winners
October 10 (Novice)
as the founding Director of The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Civic 1st - Tom Wineberg
& Urban Engagement at Wittenberg University. Prior to Wittenberg, 2nd - Charlene Hubbard
Stephanie started her career as a caseworker and community liaison 3rd - Jon Troester & Connie Fleagle
in the Springfield Office of former U.S. Congressman David L. Hobson. October 17
Stephanie is excited to have the opportunity to continue serving 1st - Barry Benrick
the Clark County community. She brings numerous community 2nd - Terry Holzworth, Harold
connections vital to our agency’s future, a warm, friendly personality, Fitch, Sharon Miller & Mary Lou
Moss
and a deep attachment to the Clark County community. 3rd - Becky Shrewsberry
Senior Spotlight
Congratulations to Bessie Bayless who celebrated her
100TH BIRTHDAY on October 23
She enjoyed the day with her sister, who came to spend the night. She also received special
greeting cards made by Mrs. Tincher’s class at Rockway School. Bessie has received home
delivered meals for 7 years. It is our honor and privilege to serve her.
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Blocks to Blankets Sock Drive
What ’s Thanks to all who generously contributed to our September
sock drive. We collected over 1,253 pairs of socks! Due to the
overwhelming need for socks in Clark County, we are going to make
NEW
this a year-round project, so please continue to give whenever you
can, by placing donations in the marked box in the lobby. Socks
were donated to the Soup Kitchen, Project Woman, Open Hands,
Reasonable Choices and Interfaith Hospitality Network.
Annual Sig & Ilse Sanders
Luncheon
Save These Tuesday, December 10 • 12:30pm
DATES! The first Sanders Luncheon took place in 1988. Sig and Ilse wanted
to honor their life together by sharing with those who were in need
of some holiday cheer. A special luncheon is held at the Marriott
Book Signing with with fantastic entertainment. Before lunch is served, a special toast is
made in honor of the Sanders’.
Peggy Connolly If you or someone you know would benefit from attending this event,
Thursday, December 5 • 2-4pm please contact Tracy Wickham at 937-521-3010. Your address is
needed upon registration to receive a special invitation. You do not
need to be a member and there is no cost.
MP1 & MP4 Closed 1/6 - 1/17
USS is closing Multi-purpose rooms 1 and 4 to repair and refinish
the floors. Classes and activities will be moved to alternate spaces
during these two weeks. New locations and information will be
available at the Matthies Welcome Center or call 937-323-4948.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 20 • 2pm
Join USS to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This annual event
Book signing discount price: $10 includes an educational program and social hour with refreshments
Also available for purchase through and entertainment. The event will take place at 125 West Main Street,
Amazon and Barnes & Noble. is free and open to the public. In order to attend, one must RSVP
to the Matthies Welcome Center at 937-323-4948 by Wednesday,
January 15.
Red Hot Holiday Stomp
December 21, 2019 • 7pm
Tickets are on sale online and at
Valentine’s Day Dance
the Matthies Welcome Center
Friday, February 14 • 6-9pm
Dick Hatfield will be spinning records for this
dance and dinner will be catered by Carmae
Catering. All singles and non-dancers
are welcome and this event is open
to the public. Reservations will start
on January 6 and close February 10. To
reserve a seat for this event, please call the
Matthies Welcome Center at 937-323-4948.
Dinner Dance Cost: $6.00/person
March 6th • 6-9pm Doors to MP1 open at 5:30pm.
St. Patrick’s Day
Luncheon at the Marriott Gift Certificates
Want to get something special for someone who
March 17th • 12pm has everything? Buy a USS Gift Certificate for memberships, SAILL
classes, activities or trips! A fantastic gift for birthdays or holidays!
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RSVP
October 9th was a night of great fun, friends, food, and
recognition of our SPECTACULAR Retired and Senior
Volunteers of Clark County. Our theme was
VOLUNTEERS: always needed, forever appreciated.
Our volunteers serve as tutors and mentors, work provided by Allen View Healthcare Center. Many door prizes
at community meal sites, food pantries and thrift donated by community individuals and businesses were
stores, animal shelters, museums, hospices, and given away. Thank you to all who helped make our evening
hospitals. They help with tax preparation, drive a success: USS, Oakwood, Allen View, Emmanuel Christian
“taxis” at the county fair, build and rehab homes, Service Team, The Masonic Community, Len & Kathy
usher and greet at performing arts venues. Our Hartoog, Ohio’s Hospice, Richwood Bank, UEC Cinema
annual recognition had a delicious meal provided by 10, Clark County Agricultural Society, O’Reilly Auto Parts,
Oakwood, served by the Emmanuel Christian Service Frisch’s, Hospice of Miami Valley, LinCare Respiratory,
Team, and beautiful table flower arrangements Arbors at Springfield, MediGold, & Los Mariachis.
Clubs & Groups Lunch & Learn
TRIAD Lunch and Learn programs cover a wide range of topics
TRIAD meetings are held at 1:30pm at USS on the first presented at 12:00pm at USS, with lunch provided by
Thursday of each month. generous community partners. Upcoming programs:
Upcoming programs:
December 19
December 5 Presented by Dr. Neravetla
Presented by Carey McKee of the Springfield
January 16
Clark County Substance Abuse Prevention and
Presented by Tiffany Dailey, Financial Advisor at
Substance Coalition
Edward Jones
January 2
Topic and presenter to be announced Lunch & Learn by Ohio Valley
Ohio Valley Lunch and Learn programs are presented
Photo Club on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30am with
In December and January, the lunch provided at USS downtown. Upcoming programs:
Photo Club will return to meeting
every Thursday at 3:30pm. December 5 • Men’s Health
On the third Thursday of each month, Presented by Dr. Eric Espinosa, MD - Urologist
individuals are encouraged to bring their January 2
own camera to learn more about it. Topic and presenter to be announced
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USS Prevention
Program
The USS Prevention Program is designed to help
less mobile older adults socialize.
The calendar below lists activities for Prevention clients.
If you would like more information about the USS Prevention Program, call 323-4948.
DECEMBER JANUARY
2 Hickory Ridge & Shopping, Tipp City............................LG-NC 1 USS Closed for New Year’s
Biscuit World and St. Francis, Fairborn...........................SG-N 2 Walking or Swimming and Lunch................................LG-ALL
3 Fairfield Mall & Lunch........................................................ LG-E USS Café and TRIAD......................................................SG-ALL
Senior Center and Dollar Store, London.......................... SG-E 3 Casa Del Sazón, Springfield...........................................LG-ALL
4 B-I-N-G-O! Must be a Member to Play.........................LG-ALL 6 Cracker Barrel and Shopping, Springfield....................LG-NC
5 Olive Garden and Shopping, Beavercreek....................LG-NR Senior Center and Dollar Store, London..........................SG-N
USS Café and Trim-A-Tree............................................SG-ALL 7 Casino and Lunch, Dayton............................................LG-ALL
6 Perkins and Christmas Tree Shop, Centerville............SG-ALL Mel-o-dee, New Carlisle and Copey’s, Medway.............. SG-S
9 Senior Center and Dollar Store, London.......................... LG-E 8 Giovanni’s and Shopping, Fairborn..............................LG-NR
Biscuit World and St. Francis, Fairborn..........................SG-W Casino and Lunch, Dayton............................................SG-ALL
10 Sanders Festival Luncheon, Marriott....................LG/SG-ALL 9 Walking or Swimming and Lunch................................LG-ALL
11 Buffalo Wild Wings and Shopping, Kettering.................LG-W 10 Biscuit World and St. Francis, Fairborn........................... SG-E
Senior Center and Dollar Store, London.......................... SG-S 13 Mel-o-dee and Shopping, Park Layne.............................. LG-E
12 Longhorn Steakhouse and Shopping, Dayton.............LG-NR USS Café and Monday Movie: The Hate U Give..........SG-ALL
Mel-o-dee, New Carlisle and Copey’s, Medway..............SG-N 14 Senior Center and Dollar Store, London.........................LG-W
16 Legacy Café and Shopping.............................................LG-NC Collier’s and Thrift Shopping............................................SG-N
USS Café and Monday Movie: A Dogs Way Home.......SG-ALL 15 B-I-N-G-O! Must be a Member to Play..................LG/SG-ALL
17 Golden Nugget and Shopping, Kettering......................... LG-E 16 Walking or Swimming and Lunch................................LG-ALL
18 B-I-N-G-O! Must be a Member to Play.........................LG-ALL USS Lunch & Learn.........................................................SG-ALL
Mel-o-dee, New Carlisle and Copey’s, Medway.............SG-W 20 USS Closed for MLK Jr. Day
19 Walking and Lunch.........................................................LG-ALL 21 Senior Center and Dollar Store, London.......................... LG-E
USS Lunch & Learn.........................................................SG-ALL 22 Rob’s and Shopping, Brookville.....................................LG-NR
20 Colliers and Thrift Shopping............................................. SG-E 23 Walking or Swimming and Lunch...............................LG -ALL
23 Colliers and Thrift Shopping............................................. SG-S 27 Hasty Tasty and Thrift Shopping, Dayton....................LG-NC
24 USS Closed at 12:00pm USS Café and Dilly Dally Euchre...................................SG-ALL
25 USS Closed for Christmas 28 Biscuit World and Goodwill, Fairborn.............................LG-W
30 Mystery Lunch...................................................................LG-W Senior Center and Dollar Store, London.........................SG-W
USS Café and Dilly Dally Euchre...................................SG-ALL 29 B-I-N-G-O! Must be a Member to Play.........................LG-ALL
31 USS Café and New Year’s Eve Party..............................SG-ALL Biscuit World and St. Francis, Fairborn........................... SG-S
30 Mel-o-dee, New Carlisle and Copey’s, Medway.............. SG-E
LG=Large Group • SG=Small Group N=North S=South E=East
B=Both LG and SG W=West NC=New Carlisle NR=Northridge
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Day Trips Josh, our step-on guide, will tell us
the history of Dublin, Ohio and how
Dublin received its name. Along
the way, you will see some of
Dublin’s art in public places,
like their Field of Corn. Josh
A Wee Bit of Irish will also share information
Tuesday, March 10 about famous people who
are from the area like Jack
Come along and join us as we travel to Dublin. Dublin, Ohio, Nicklaus and
that is! First stop will be at The Morgan House at 11:00am. Jack Hanna.
The Morgan House was named after Civil War Veteran, John
How about a Shamrock
Hunt Morgan. You will have lunch in the dining room of
Sundae at Graeter’s
the log cabin. The menu features soups of the day, splendid
before heading home?
salads, specialty sandwiches and a variety of pies, cobblers,
The sundae will consist
cheesecakes and brownies. Lunch will be on your own.
of one scoop of Vanilla ice cream, whip cream with green
Shopping anyone? Adjacent to the cabin are 18,000 square feet syrup, chocolate sprinkles and a cherry on top!
of boutiques, shops and stores.
Depart: 9:15am Return: 6:00pm
Next stop will be The Richen/Timm Academy. This academy
is one of the most recognized and respected names in the PLEASE ARRIVE ½ HOUR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
world of Irish Dance. You will learn about Irish dancing and Total Cost: $45 • Payment Due: 2/5
get to watch a demonstration of their fancy footwork. Activity Level: Easy
Scioto Downs Casino
Wednesday, March 25
Back by popular demand! Board the deluxe coach and let us take you away for a fun-
filled day. The buffet will be half price for the day and you will receive $20 free play.
*35 people must register for this trip for the group to be eligible for the free incentives.
Depart: 10:00am Return: 5:00pm
PLEASE ARRIVE ½ HOUR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
Total Cost: $30 • Payment Due: 2/25 • Activity Level: Easy
2020 Winter SAILL Term
Winter Term: January 6 – February 7
I LL
A detailed Winter term class flyer will be available at the
Matthies Welcome Center on December 9. Registration opens December 16.
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**Must be a 2020 USS member to register. **Classes subject to change. US
Class offerings include:
Glass Blowing Sewing & Embroidery Stained Glass
Line Dancing Cooking Demonstrations Healthy Living
Photography Fitness, Yoga, & Pilates Masonic Community Lectures
Spanish Beginning/Intermediate Guitar
Windows 10 Basics Intermediate Dulcimer MORE TO COME!
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Elderly United of Springfield & Clark County, Ohio, Inc.
125 West Main Street
Springfield, OH 45502
UNITED SENIOR SERVICES
Todd Stoll’s
Christmas Jazz Concert Red Hot Holiday Stomp
Refreshments will be available for purchase
Special thanks to
Springfield Masonic Community Saturday, December 21, 7pm
Tickets: $10
USS
125 W. Main St., Springfield, OH
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