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THE HORIZON CENTER SHELBY SENIOR SERVICES, INC. The Center of Senior Life 1504 S. Harrison Street Shelbyville, IN 46176 Phone; 317-398-0127 ShelbyGo Transportation Phone: 317-398-7614 HORIZONS www.shelbyseniorservices.org Facebook: @shelbyseniorservices Twitter: @ShelbyCoSeniors Monthly Publication of Shelby Senior Services, Inc. August 2020 Hello Everyone. It has been wonderful be- ing able to see some of you in the office again. I just wanted to give you an update on what is going on with the Rays of Hope programming since these programs are not all happening in person. Dementia Friends is occurring both onsite (August 12th at 2:30) and via Zoom (August 12th 1pm). We are also scheduling sessions to occur at peo- ples places of employment if needed. Lend- ing Library, Music & Memory, Virtual De- mentia Tour, and Sun Shine Packets are happening by appointment only. Our Memory Café will be happening via Zoom Nonprofit Org. SHELBY SENIOR SERVICES, INC. on August 26th at 1pm. This months topic 1504 South Harrison St. U. S. Postage Paid Bulk Mail will be school memories. We will talk about Shelbyville, IN 46176 things like transportation to get to school, favorite teachers, and favorite sub- Permit #66 Shelbyville, IN 46176 jects. Please remember that all of our programs require people to sign up to at- “Serving Seniors…improving lives.” tend. If interested, all you need to do is call the office and we will sign you up. Address Service The next couple of months we will be taking an in depth look at each of the pro- Requested grams offered through the Rays of Hope. We have added a new program that was brought on by COVID-19. This program is called Sunshine Packets. These packets are meant to give caregivers tools that can help keep their loved ones minds engaged. These packets will be individualized to the best of our ability to the person’s ability level and interest. Each handout will have an activity and ex- plain how it helps keep one’s mind engaged. These packets will include activi- *** ties that are meant to be done independently, and some that are meant to include other family members. We will have generic packets on hand as well. These packets will be based upon the seasons, and will help the caregivers try to find which worksheets their loved ones enjoy. Look forward in hearing from you ! Kami Thank you for remembering us in your Will! HEALTH & WELLNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS Summertime Veggies! Diabetes Support By: Liz Oeffinger, Group Meeting August Health and Wellness Please call ahead to Coordinator attend this program August means sunny days and high temperatures. For me, that equals sunscreen and plenty of veg- Major Health Partners is pleased to offer MHP Medical Center- Sycamore Room gies from our home garden. Produce is plentiful during summer months and I think we should all Lifesteps. Last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. A take advantage of that! Use up that food you’ve variety of topics will be discussed, and light been growing in your garden or take advantage The Lifesteps Weight Management Program snacks are provided. of the lower prices at the grocery store. The teaches small groups to successfully take gradual healthy recipe below includes plenty of in-season steps toward changing their eating and physical vegetables and pantry staples for this easy burrito activity behaviors. Week by week, participants For questions, call 317-421-5634. spaghetti squash meal! learn about nutrient needs, portion sizes, the ben- efits of moderate physical activity, and how to Burrito Spaghetti Squash Boats 4 Servings manage high risk eating situations. Lifesteps is Covid-19 Delivery Helpline For Squash: led by Lisa Schnepp, RD, CSOWM, CDCES a 2 med. spaghetti squash halved trained Lifesteps leader. Each participant will get In a high risk group? 1tbsp olive oil assistance in designing eating and physical activi- salt ty plans they can live with. In addition to weekly Quarantined with the virus? ½ tsp chili powder group sessions, each participant receives a work- ½ tsp cumin book and other materials. Lifesteps is designed No family in the area to help out? for individuals committed to taking positive steps Unable to get out to the food pantry? For Filling: toward better health and weight management 1 tbsp olive oil based on sound nutrition principles—No special Groceries ordered but need them delivered? ½ onion, chopped diet, no marathon exercise, no discouraging 2 cloves garlic, minced words. Helpline is answered 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1 lb. ground turkey 317-398-5220. Please leave a message after hours. 1 tbsp taco seasoning Learn more about the program at one of our in- Salt & pepper A Community Collaboration of Clarity Pregnancy Services, 1 can black beans, rinsed formational sessions, August 3rd or August 10th, 1 ½ c tomatoes, chopped both at 4:30pm. Attendance is free and will help MHP, M2M Food Pantry, Shelby Senior Services, Turning 1 c corn you better understand the program. Each session Point Domestic Violence Services and Healthy Shelby 1 c cheddar cheese is in the Sycamore room at MHP Medical Cam- County pus. Call or email Lisa Schnepp for more de- tails, [email protected], 317-398- Directions: Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle cut side of squash with oil & season with salt, chili pow- 5315. der, & cumin. Place cut side down on baking sheet & roast until tender, 30-35 min. Use fork to break up squash. While squash is baking, heat olive oil in large WAYS WE CAN ALL FIGHT COVID-19 skillet. Add onion & cook until soft then add gar- lic. Cook for 1 minute. Add ground turkey, cook 1. Wet hands with running water. until done. 2. Apply enough soap to cover wet hands. 3. Scrub all surfaces of the hands – including back of Stir in taco seasoning & salt & pepper to taste. hands, between fingers and under nails – for at Add black beans, tomatoes, and corn. Fill each least 20 seconds. squash with mixture and top with cheese. Return 4. Rinse thoroughly with running water. Dry hands to oven until cheese is melted. with a clean cloth or single-use towel. 8 9 Memorial & Honorarium STAFF MORRISTOWN Donation Form Management Team HORIZON CENTER Kim Koehl, Executive Director In Memory of________________________________ Buffy Powers, Coordinator of Volunteers/Ancillary Services Elly Bowling, Dir. of Transportation/Building Maintenance The Morristown Center will not be open in August. If In Honor of__________________________________ you need any information or have any questions, Horizon Center Coordinators please call Elaine or Gretchen. Check out the activities Given by____________________________________ Fairland, Kathy Miller happening at the Shelbyville Center and the virtual/ Morristown, Gretchen Hasler & Elaine Wilhelm online activities. Hope to see you soon! from City, State ______________________________ Shelbyville, Crystala' Evans Waldron, Jeannetta Stickford Please send notification card to: Program Staff Name______________________________________ Liz Oeffinger, Health & Wellness Coordinator Carol McDaniel, Travel Coordinator Address____________________________________ Betsy Stephen, Food Pantry Coordinator Kamessa LaRue, Family Caregiver Services Coordinator City, State, Zip______________________________ Will Mitchell, IT Coordinator Gina Batton, Bookkeeping Thank you for your gift. Easter Hall Beyer, Receptionist, Dispatcher Please mail form with check payable to ShelbyGo Drivers: Margaret Deaton, Roger O’Banyon, Shelby Senior Services, Inc. Michael McClure, John Forthofer, A-del Moore, Andrea Har- 1504 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176 vey, and Jerry Berry. 2019-2020 Board of Directors Is There Something IN THIS ISSUE Jordan Caldwell, President on Your Mind? Chris King, Vice President Rod Meyerholtz, Treasurer CICOA Lunch information……… 7 Please let the staff at Shel- Maria Bowman Horner, Secretary Fairland Senior Center…………...14 by Senior Services, Inc. Scott Asher Marcy Patrick Family Caregiver Programs…..4 & 5 know what activities you’d Jenni Haehl Robbie Stonebraker like to see brought to our Jack Tandy Mike Smith Food Pantry Information………......5 Cindy Weidner Beth Chaney TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURE Horizon Center locations, Gleaner’s Food Events…………….5 Bob Wortman Beau Browning (GENERAL REQUIREMENT) what services you or a Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, Health & Wellness Activities……..8 loved one need, and what Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. This meeting is for the purpose of conducting the corpo- or national origin by the Shelby Senior Services/ShelbyGo may file a complaint by completing Health & Wellness Column…….....8 the staff might improve on and submitting the agency’s Title VI Complaint Form. ShelbyGo investigates the complaint ration’s business. It is not considered a public community meet- received no more than 180 days after the alleged incident. ShelbyGo will process complaints Kim’s Corner……….……………..3 to meet your needs and de- ing but there will be a time for public participation as indicated that are complete. Once the complaint is received, Shelby Senior Services/ShelbyGo will review it to deter- sires. Call 317-398-0127 by the agenda. Member Discounts……………....12 mine if our office has jurisdiction. The complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter or put it in writing to us. informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated by our office. Mission and Purpose Shelby Senior Services/ShelbyGo has 60 days to investigate the complaint. If more infor- Memorials/Donors…………….....13 mation is needed to resolve the case, ShelbyGo may contact the complainant. The complainant has 10 business days from the date of the acknowledgement letter to send requested infor- Morristown Senior Center……….15 The Mission of Shelby Senior Services, Inc. is to respect mation to the investigator assigned to the case. If the investigator is not contacted by the com- ADVERTISING APPEARING plainant or does not receive the additional information within 10 business days, ShelbyGo can Horizon Center Activities….10 & 11 and respond to the ever-changing needs of older adults and administratively close the case.