A PRAIRIE SE IORS ASSOCIATIO PUBLICATIO PRAIRIE TIMES
VOLUME 11, ISSUE 4 APRIL, 2015
PSA EWS
A SAD FAREWELL A D A HAPPY HELLO!! This will be the last Praire Senior Association ewsletter April 23 rd will be the last Prairie Senior Association sponsored potluck in our current location….Potlucks will continue in our new location! See Keith’s Korner. We cannot move forward with a closed mind, please give our new location a chance. MEMORIES are a very special part of our lives. LOOK BACK FO DLY and savor the memories and friends made in years gone by…….. while LOOKI G FORWARD WITH A TICIPATIO to making new memories and friends in the years to come, use this opportunity to grow and enjoy our
BRA D EW HOME. * * * * * * * * * * * * A SPECIAL THA K YOU TO ALL THE LOCAL BUSI ESSES WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US BY PURCHASI G ADS A UALLY I OUR EWSLETTER * * * * * * * * * * * * THA K YOU to the following for donating door prizes given away at our February Potluck Erica Cawley from Columbus Healthcare for donating two plush blankets. Patsy Easton from Comfort Keepers for two $5.00 gift cards. Patsy also gave out free coupons to Chick fil A to all members at the potluck, and invited everyone to a Bingo Breakfast at Chick fil A on March 2 nd for fun & prizes. A good time was had by all who attended!! * * * * * * * * * * * * Members participating as contestants in the PSA 3 rd annual chili cook off are; Mary Meyer, Peggy Hines, Bud Leming, Shirley Long, Brenda Held, Ken Shadle, Conrad & Karen Martin, Ruth Carter Prizes are; 1 st place $15.00, 2 nd place $10.00, 3 rd place $5.00 Judges are; Randi Good Prairie Township, Ellen Barney St. Joe’s Hospicd and Patsy Easton, Comfort Keepers Winners will be posted at the Senior Center. * * * * * * * * * * * * Our ext potluck is April 23 rd at 1:00pm the PSA will provide Giant Eagle fried chicken and punch as well as door prizes. The entertainment committee has invited Emily from Westland Area Li brary to provide information on how to use many of the services the library offers. Bring a cov ered dish and join us for fun and door prizes please remember to sign up in the activity book.
Page 2 IMPORTA T DATES— APRIL, 2015
April 1, 7pm Trustee Meeting 23 Maple Drive, Open to the public April 2, 11am Diabetes information with Franklin Woods, continuation of March mtg. April 5, Sunday HAPPY EASTER!! April 7. 1pm Progressive Euchre $2.00 fee used as prize money, sign up starts 12:15pm April 9, 11am Corn Hole Toss Tournament with PRIZES from Tammy of Lincoln Lodge April 9, 11am Wellness with Tina Smith from Arbors West April 10, 11am Lunch Bunch, Der Dutchman April 14, 12:30pm Chair Volleyball at Grandview, bring a covered dish bus leaves 12:30pm April 14, 2pm Bingo with Suzanne from Columbus West Park. FU & PRIZES April 15, 7pm Trustee Meeting 23 Maple Drive, Open to the public April 16, 3pm Bingo for Better Health with Dana from Aetna April 16, 6:30pm VFW Meeting Open to Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary April 21, 1pm Progressive Euchre $2.00 fee used as prize money, sign up starts 12:15pm April 23, 11am Wellness with Tina Smith from Arbors West April 23, 1pm POTLUCK—Sign up, bring a covered dish, join the fun April 24, 12pm Trip to Dublin Retirement for 18 people lunch & Swedish lesson April 24, 11am Arts & Crafts with PTSC member Ruth Keels April 28, 2pm Bingo with Laura from the Sanctuary, FU & PRIZES April 29, 7pm Trustee Meeting 23 Maple Drive, Open to the public
APRIL, 2015 MOVIE GUIDE
04 04 Heidi Shirley Temple, Jean Herscholt, Arthur Treacher 04 11 Billy Rose’s Jumbo Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye 04 18 o Time for Sergeants Andy Griffith, Murray Hamilton, Don Knotts 04 25 Hell is for Heroes Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker
DO YOU HAVE A Y SUGGESTIO S FOR MOVIE TIME? PERHAPS A MO TH LO G FILM FESTI VAL? LET OUR FAVORITE PROJECTIO IST K OW. HE WILL TRY HIS BEST TO GET IT FOR YOU. OTE: ALL MOVIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHA GE DUE TO AVAILABILIT Y. THA K YOU MR. PROJECTIO IST, RO GRUBER April 30, 3pm Pokeno with MelissaAPRIL or Lauren BIRTHDAYS from Darby Glen, FU & PRIZESPAGE 3 Pat Lewis 04 02 Ernie Osborne 04 18 Barbara Lemmermen 04 06 Francis immervoll 04 19
Carolyn St. Clair 04 07 Lydia Salyer 04 21
Sheila Oakley 04 07 Bob Johnson 04 27
Genny Jones 04 10 Ruth Keels 04 28
Virginia (Sandy) Early 04 11 June Breen 04 28 Carol Ray 04 12 Audie Earley 04 29
Join us on April 26 th at 1:00pm for our Potluck and we’ll sing in GREAT HARMO Y—Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear members Happy Birthday to you!!!
HAPPY WA DERERS BUS TOURS
Don’t miss this trip to Bucyrus! Start by attending class in a 1 room 1876 school house. Visit a can dle factory and see candles made. Tour another factory and see ripe fruits transform into irrestible jams, jellies and fruit butter. Visit an Alpaca farm, hear their story and pet them. Have a picnic in the park with a carillon tower and suspension bridge. HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR, Visit with AL CAPO E at the SPEAKEASY that was a CHICAGO GA GSTERS HA GOUT when they traveled by train to ew York. Plus more. Hop on Board for this EXCITI G & FU FILLED TOUR!! When: May 12, 2015 Price: $65.00 Due by: April 10, 2015 Leave PTSC at 7:30am Return PTSC 7:30pm (approximate)
Join Caryl on a 3 day trip to Amish country in Lancaster, PA April 15 17, 2015 to see the story of “MOSES”. Will also include side trip to Wil mington, Delaware and memorial Flight 93. If interested in this trip call Caryl at 614 851 8686.
PAY IT FORWARD Food Pantry Donations always happily accepted!!!! Pay it Forward on your next trip to the store add non perishable food item (s) to your cart for the Westland Food Pantry, the Pantry is in need of Microwave Popcorn. Drop your donation (s) off in the barrel in the front entryway. Thank You!!!!!
CLASSIFIEDS Want to buy a GOOD used Van call Jim at 614 878 4381
For Sale; Dog cage with bed 42 "long by 26 " wide and 28 " high—$30.00 call Dorothy 614 878 1802
eed to borrow a wheelchair for temporary use? Call Mary at 614 878 4381
Page 4 KEITHS KOR ER II A SI CERE THA K YOU! I would like to take this time to thank the people that really step up and do above and beyond to help whenever it is needed. I know who you are and am really grateful for your kindness. My desk volunteers who give 16 hours a week of there time to the operation of the center and those who teach or lead programs, those who help with potlucks, lunch and learns or activities that need attention, or just help in keeping the center clean. I know who you are and I salute you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some of the things you do for me I can not really do physically so I am very grateful to you for that. Keith
IT’S TAX TIME AGAI & AARP IS BACK AT THE SE IOR CE TER
Taxes will be prepared on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning February 3 rd through April 14 th by appointment only. Call the center at (614) 878 5110 to schedule your chosen time. Appointments will be on a first call basis and scheduled on the hour be ginning at 9:00am for the first appointment of the day and ending with the last ap pointment at 3:00pm.
WHAT TO BRI G WHE HAVI G YOUR TAX RETUR PREPARED BY AARP
*Last year’s tax return (2013) *Picture ID *Proof of Social Security umber *Date(s) of birth and social security number(s) of dependents being claimed on your
2014 tax return
*Copy of a blank voided check if you wish to have direct deposit for any refunds
*Any tax documents received for the 2014 tax year that supports your income such as;
*W 2 (wages) *1099 (pensions) *Social Security Tax Statement
*Interest & Dividends *IRA withdrawals *Sales of Securities, etc. *Any letters or correspondence from the IRS, Ohio, or Local Taxing Authorities *Any supporting documents for tax deductions such as; *Medical expenses *Mortgage Insurance *Property Taxes *Charitable Contributions *Education Expenses *Child Care Expenses, etc. *AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, Evidence of medical insurance to comply with the Act *Tax Payments, amounts that you paid to the IRS, Ohio, or Cities in 2014 AARP offers FREE tax preparations & electronic filing for taxpayers of all ages Page 5
****LU CH A D LEAR S SPECIAL EVE TS**** LU CH & LEAR S (always at 12:00PM ) 04 01, Wednesday Dublin Retirement funny stories with Chris 04 17, Friday Ask Dr. Liz hosted by St. Joe’s Hospice 04 29, Wednesday Bankers Life medicare & long term care SPECIAL EVE TS SCHEDULED 02 03 to 04 14 AARP FREE tax service 9:00am to 3:00pm every Tuesday and Thurs day by appointment only, no walk ins 04 14, Tuesday Volleyball at Grandview, bus leaves PTSC at 12:30pm. Bring a covered dish for the party. 04 24, Friday Dublin retirement bus will pick up 18 people to go to Dublin Retirement Center to have lunch and get a crash course in Swedish. Bus Bus Bus leaves PTSC 12pm Bus returns PTSC 2:30pm
RECIPE COR ER BREAD PUDDI G from Mary Meyer 4 cups bread torn up fine 2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs slightly beaten 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins (optional) Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour into 2 quart greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 " for 40 45 minutes. Top with caramel sauce, (recipe below).
CARAMEL SAUCE TOPPI G 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 tsp. vanilla
Cook all above ingredients except vanilla in a heavy sauce pan or a double boiler until thick . When thickened add 1 TSP VA ILLA , stir and spoon over bread pudding.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Martha Logan, Charles Logan, Lois Rinehart, Ivan Rinehart, Phyllis Brinkley, Deborah Sergent, Kathy Kessner, Donald Gantt, Delores Gantt, Penny Henry, Roger Stiles Page 6 KEITH’S KOR ER We will be moving in May and it is a very exciting time for me and I hope for you as well! The P.T.C.C. will make you forget this place very quickly. I know that you have some good memories here but we can make a lot more moving forward. We will continue the potlucks on the 4 th Thurs days @ 1pm as well as Chair Volleyball, Lunch Bunch, Lunch & Learns, Bingo, Pokeno, Wellness, Grief, Stretchers, Card Playing, Corn Toss, Arts & Crafts, Bowling, Euchre. There will be a lot of new activities to try for a nominal fee. The reason for the fee is that they will be taught by certified instructors.
Also A. A.R.P. will be doing taxes next year as well, which is a great service for our members and the community. And if you have children, grandchildren or great grandchildren you should encourage them to check out P.T.C.C. because there is very good things for people of all ages at a very competitive rate to other centers, YMCA’s or gyms in the area! Things I will not miss here are the parking lot, the carpet, the old tile in the kitchen and bathrooms and the 17 clocks we have. I have lived in Prairie Township for 54 of my 56 years, and I am so excited for what is to come here in the township! I hope you all will give it a chance. Keith
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PRAIRIE SENIORS ASSOCIATION 4616 WEST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228
PHONE: 614 878-5110