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Larry Sargeant, Executive Director www.wccsi.org March-April 2006 WCCS Inc.

CARDBOARD FOCUS ON CRUISE-IN NELLIE PHELPS Parents often notice that no matter This month we will start how nice and expensive the gift, spotlighting our volunteers at the children usually end up playing with 741 Senior Center. We will take a the box. Recently a special event at bit of time to get to know who they Helen Centers Head Start gave are, what they do and why. children just that chance. Teachers We begin our focus on Mrs. sent a cardboard box home with each Nellie Phelps. Nellie has been child, asking families to use their associated with 741 for about 20 imaginations to create a vehicle for years now. She volunteered many a very special car show. The car hours a week until her health caused show was held at Middletown lights, police cars, Jeeps, NASCAR her to put some restraints on her Skateway, with over 120 family race cars, and even Herbie the love time. Nellie has stayed active at 741. in the past volunteered for The members participating. bug! Each child was able to come She volunteers at the Welcome Salvation Army. The Head Start classrooms are up on stage and show off their Center greeting everyone that enters Nellie now resides at Deerfield planning a variety of activities to vehicle to their classmates and our doors with a friendly hello and Commons Apartments in Mason. involve fathers in the lives of their receive a prize ribbon. a smile. Nellie offers the people that She is active there as well, staying children. Research shows that father The picture above shows Aus- frequent 741 warmth and friendship involved in parties and special involvement contributes significantly tin Meyer announcing that, “ I am making them feel welcome and at events. Nellie has four children, 11 to children’s overall social develop- driving a 4X4 Jeep and its fast.” home. grand children and 11 great-grand ment as well as success in school. Austin’s dad listens at the right. Nellie was born in St. Bernard children. She enjoys reading and The car show at the skating rink was During January, the children at a small city on the outskirts of visits her local library often. Nellie a great opportunity for dads, grand- Helen Centers Head Start in Cincinnati. She married and moved volunteers because she says” I want fathers and uncles to work together Franklin will learn about Auto to Elmwood in the Cincinnati area. to give back all that I have been with children on a project and take Mechanics with a pretend garage set Later Nellie and her family moved given”. She does that and very well. pride in their creations. up in the classroom. Children will to the Mason area. Volunteering is We thank her for her time, The car show featured card- invite their dads and other male fam- what she loves most. Especially commitment and love. board fire engines with working ily members to participate in the fun. volunteering at 741. Nellie has also

741 SENIOR CENTER ACHIEVES PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION The 741 Senior Center, a program meeting of The Ohio Association of Center including trips, educational of Warren County Community Area Agencies on Aging in September. and cultural programs, health and Services Inc., achieved the desig- This community focal point wellness screenings and programs, nation of the “Community Focal designation is based on criteria along with many opportunities to Point for Aging Services” in Warren exemplifying a high quality of learn about benefits and services for County. The Council on Aging of supportive services to those who older adults and their family SW Ohio, awarded this designation come to the senior center as well as members. “We have so many to the 741 Center on December 20th to homebound older adults. All opportunities and services available during the senior lunch program held WCCS Inc. Aging Programs at WCCS for older adults, whether at the Center. The Award was the received a perfect program and unit they have an immediate need in any highest designation, Level III. The audit earlier this year. The services of the service areas or are looking Above L to R: Michelle Carpenter 741 Center also was awarded the 2005 offered by WCCS, Inc. to area older for a place to meet new friends and Coordinator, Jan Ven, Council on Outstanding AAA/Provider Partner- adults encompass all the programs learn new things,” states Michelle Aging of SW Ohio and Karen Hill, ship of the Year award at the annual and services of the 741 Senior Carpenter, 741 Coordinator. Director of WCCS Aging Services Spotlight on Services Family Services 2

A TIME FOR GIVING WHAT CAN THE EITC Second Time Around. A program for grandparents DO FOR YOU? and or relatives raising children. Put more money in Your is what more could I do to help out. the look on the children and kinship Pocket! First, I thought about a family movie caregivers faces as they received The Earned Income Tax Credit night or bowling. Then it came to their gifts. The children also received (EITC) lets you and your family me a Christmas Party. a memento picture of themselves keep more of the money you work On December 23, 2005 at 11:00 with some of the presents they so hard to earn! You may be A.M., a joyous afternoon took place received. eligible to receive a tax refund at Springboro United Church of Mr. Joe Grau, Director and check of up to $4,400. Christ in Springboro. The Kinship Field Service Representative of You may qualify for the EITC if Navigator Christmas Party was held Southwest Ohio and Northeast you have a valid Social Security for minor grandchildren and children Kentucky, Pastor Perry Carlisle of Number, you are a U.S. Citizen or in the legal and physical custody of Springboro United Church of Christ resident-alien, and your salary is grandparents, relatives, or other and members Mr. and Mrs. Bruce less than the following: Above: Alexis Brown attended the kinship caregivers (any non-relative Tolson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Christmas Party. adult who has a long-standing Sensbach, Mr. and Mrs. Jody • $11,750 (or $13,750 if As Family Services, Kinship relationship or bond with the child Randich. Ms. Natasha Williams, married and filing jointly) Navigator for Warren County, my and/or family). morning news anchor at WHIO with no children responsibility is to provide There were about 35 - 45 Channel 7 News, paid us a visit to • $31,030 (or $33,030 if resources, information and smiling grandparents, grandchildren share with the families how married and filing jointly) education to the grandparents and and children, ranging from ages 18 rewarding and it was being raised with one child or relatives raising children. months to 65 plus years of age, that by her grandparents and Ms. Tyia • $35,263 (or $37,263 if Last September, I attended the filled the room. This was the first Pearson. married and filing jointly) Ohio Grandrally in Columbus, Ohio time other kinship caregivers We can’t forget those who were with two or more children for the first time and had the socialized together sharing their not there in body but in spirit, Ms. File for the EITC when you com- privilege to interact with other issues/concerns as the children Marge Israel, Human Service plete your federal taxes. Volunteer Navigators and caregivers from all played, watched Christmas movies, Coordinator for Lebanon, Mason, Income Tax Assistance (VITA) over Ohio. We all shared the same and had a good time. Everyone and South Lebanon area, Mr. John centers in your area offer free elec- issues and concerns. The lack of munched on pizza, chicken, and Chafin, Ms. Gail Burns and all the tronic tax preparation assistance, financial assistance available, vegetables along with cookies and staff members at National City Bank and volunteer staff members are daycare assistance and food stamps beverages that filled the Christmas - Deerfield Office, Tekulve and available to answer your questions. were mentioned on numerous decorated tables. Next, Christmas Tekulve Law Firm, Middletown To learn more about the benefits occasions. As we loaded the bus to gifts were distributed to the children Micomonico’s Pizza, Target, of the EITC (and Advance EITC), return home all I could think about one by one. I can’t put into words Wal-Mart, and Lee’s Famous Recipe to get a full list of qualifications, Chicken, Towne Mall Dillard’s, or to find a VITA center near you, Franklin Marsh’s and Springboro call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. Come in Out of Domino’s. Without the agencies, The EITC Tool Kit made possible individuals and business listed above through the generous support of the the Cold this event would not have been Annie E. Casey, Ford, and Hitachi possible, let alone a Great Success! Foundations. Attention Warren County Residents You may be eligible for Heating assistance Knitters Unite! If you have a disconnect Income Guidelines Knit for Kids at the 741 notice on your gas and or We need you! Or we should say the needy electric bill: 1 person $16,747.50 children of the world do. We are starting a project • We can assist with a one 2 person $22,452.50 at 741 Senior Center called “Knit for Kids” that time payment of $175.00 3 person $28,157.50 supplies T- for children sizes 2,4,6,8 to prevent service from 4 person $33,862.50 and 10. You will be supplied with knitting instructions. When your being turned off. 5 person $39,567.50 is completed, we’ll ship them to the main office in Carmel, 6 person $45,272.50 • We can make a one time New York, where they will be distributed throughout the world to purchase of $450.00 children in need of warm . worth of bulk fuel for you. Will you help us? You can knit with us at the 741 or in the Call HEAP today! comfort of your home. If you are interested call for information at (513) 695-2295 from Lebanon (513) 695-2239. (513) 261-2295 from Franklin Spotlight on Services Senior Services 3

741 Senior Center THANK YOU AGAIN OTTERBEIN! Create Wish List A We greatly appreciate your help in obtaining any of the Legacy following items. Leave a bequest to Slightly used is fine. Warren County Karaoke Machine Community Services, Inc. Digital camera Sound System For information contact Piano/Music Keyboard The Warren County DVD Player Foundation Music Cd’s (513) 934-1001 VHS/DVD’s Art Supplies Checkers and Boards We again thank Otterbein Retirement Living Communities Corporate staff for their generosity over the holidays. Five different older adult Call 695-2239 if you can families that WCCS staff work with received food, clothing, gift help us. WCCS Inc. certificates, and a lot of caring.

SENIORS - REDUCE YOUR PROPERTY TAXES Frequently Asked Questions Seniors, do you know how to If the previous criteria are met a May I keep my Homestead Exemption if I transfer my home to my reduce your property taxes? The Homestead Exemption Application children? Yes, if you retain life estate. HomesteadS Exemption Program is Form for Senior Citizens, Disabled If I sell my home Sand buy another one how do I keep my Homestead availableR V toP senior Program citizens, disabled Persons, and Surviving Spouses - Exemption? TheR HomesteadVP Exemption is not transferable. Please persons, and surviving spouses. If a DTE Form 105A should be filed request a new application for your new address. person qualifies, the Homestead with the Warren County Auditor on If I have a spouse and his/her name is not on the deed does their income Exemption amounts to a reduction or before the first Monday in June. have to included? Yes, all income including spouse’s income must be reported. of the real estate taxes. To qualify There are three levels of tax credit I am disabled, do I have to report my social security disability needs or my for the Homestead Exemption, the benefit based on total annual veteran’s disability? No, but all other disability needs to be included. following criteria must be met: income. For definitions and instruc- How much are my real estate taxes going to be reduced from being on this • Be at least 65 years of age tions see the form or contact the program? The amount of reduction depends on the taxing district in which during the year in which you first Warren County Auditor’s Office. you live and the amount of income you receive. file, or be permanently and totally The Homestead Exemption If my marital status changes will that effect my homestead? Yes, it could. If disabled, or be a surviving spouse application is filled out once initially, you get married you need to include your spouses income. If your spouse (of at least 59 years of age) of a then an annual renewal notice goes is deceased you need to make sure we are not including the deceased previous applicant. out each year in January asking for spouses income for the following years. If you are a surviving spouse, not • Have a total income of not any changes in information for that the applicant, you will need to fill out a new application. more than $26,200. year. The person sends it back with If you have any further questions or to request an application please contact • Own and occupy your any new information with their the Warren County Auditor’s Office at 513-695-2613 or 513-695-1235. primary place of residence as of signature. Information taken from the Warren County Ohio website, ww.co.warren.oh.us. January 1 of the year you file.

WARREN COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 741 Manicures 570 North State Route 741, Lebanon, OH 45036 We all like to be neatly groomed and Offering support and services to looking our best so….. To help you to Warren County seniors for over 30 years. do just that we will offer manicures Services Offered for the very reasonable price of Home Delivered Meals $10.00 per person including polish. Homemaking Independent Living Assistance Manicures will be offered twice a month at the 741 Senior Medical Transportation nd Center starting Thurs. Feb. 2 from 10am - 1:30pm and Non-Medical Transportation again on Thurs. Feb 16th 10 am -1:30 pm Personal Care Respite Care Manicures will continue on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from Lebanon Area Senior Lunch Programs 10-1:30. Remember, gentlemen want to look good as well 513-695-2231 WCCS Inc. Supportive Services Cincinnati Area and are welcome for a basic soak and filing! 741 Senior Center 513-925-2231 Spotlight on Services Senior Services 4

ANN AND RALPH R S V P VOLUNTEERS The Shanns…what can I tell you retirement, they RSVP about them that you may not already moved to Lebanon, know? Ralph and Ann Shann have Ohio in 1989 to be Welcomes New been happily sharing their lives with their daughters. Volunteers together for 55 years this coming Ralph has been The following members April. Ralph, born in Chester, New quite the handyman; have enrolled with RSVP. and Ann, born in Brockton, their first home in Margie Carpenter Massachusetts met at a wedding 57 Chester, New Jersey Cleo Chapman years ago. Not just any wedding, but was built by Ralph William Clark Ralph’s brother and Ann’s sister’s himself along with Margaret Dunn wedding! They met; fell in love and their first retirement Peggy Esposito Arthur Gebele two years later Ralph and Ann were chalet on the Chuck Griffin married on April 21, 1951. Delaware. Now, with Phyllis Hamilton There is another commonality Ann, Ralph is Shirley Hawley between these two couples. Ann’s volunteering. When Cynthia Holzschuher sister was expecting her third son asked why he John Kropf Above: Ann and Ralph Shann Irene Liberti when Ann found out she was volunteers, Ralph Andrea (Andi) Marni expecting her first daughter. Ann said, “It’s something to do and I love addition, Ann is involved with many Jon Meredith and her sister made the front page children.” When arriving in the other community activities such as: Bessie Moore of the town newspaper because both Lebanon area, both joined the the Waynesville Seniors Club, the Beverly Moore couples had their babies on the same Lebanon United Methodist Church. 741 Senior Center Advisory Lois Moore Jerry Myers day! This amusing couple has been Ann is the current President of Council, the Council on Aging and Sarah Myers blessed with two daughters; Jodi and “Little Sisters”, and is the historian the Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Judith Nell Kimberly who both work for with the UMW. I asked Ann what Community. Volunteering at Peg Porter prominent universities in the area. she wanted her grandchildren to Otterbein also fills many hours in Joanne Purkey There are also two grandchildren. remember throughout life about their lives. Both Ralph and Ann help Betty Robinson Robert Robinson Nathan, who lives in Hollywood and volunteering, she stated, “Don’t ask with the annual volunteer Dale Ross works on the television show someone else to do something that recognition, the Otterbein picnics, David Shuey “Passions”, and a beautiful you wouldn’t do yourself.” and deliver food from Otterbein to Lee Shuey granddaughter named Angel. Both Ralph and Ann are Retired the Lebanon Food Pantry. What’s Janice Truesdell Through the last 55 years, & Senior Volunteer Program more, Ann is involved with the Ralph and Ann have shared not only (RSVP) volunteers for Head Start, Otterbein Auxiliary as the “Good their family, but work and United Way, and the 741 Nutrition Cheer Chairman”, and helps out in There were many things to do, many volunteering as well. They both Department. Starting in 2005, Ann many other ways. memories, and fun was had by both. retired from Picatinny Arsenal in became involved with RAP Ann’s favorite moment is Ann laughingly said when asked why Rockaway, New Jersey; Ralph in (Resident Activity Personnel), and traveling with friend and RSVP she volunteers, “It fills my heart with 1987 and Ann in 1988, after working the Lebanon, Ohio RASKALS volunteer Nancy Toepfer, to the joy and I love being around and together for 14 years. Following program also through RSVP. In Redbird Missions in 2005 for 3 days. helping people!” SENIOR SERVICES RECEIVE #1 QUALITY RANKING Once again, WCCS Home Delivered Meals and Homecare Services P received superior ratings from clients in a recent provider quality and RSVolunteer Opportunities performance report that compares WCCS to many different providers in Southwestern Ohio. Home Delivered Meals, Homemaking, Personal Care, Share Your Love of Reading Respite Care and the Independent Living Assistance programs all received Volunteers are Needed to Work with Adults on Reading and the # 1 Quality rating. English Skills. Over 99% of the clients stated that they trust their worker. Clients A free tutor training will be held at the Mason Library in stated that in all programs their questions or concerns were addressed March. Warren County Adult New Readers, an adult literacy 100% of the time and 99.8 % of the homecare clients said their workers program, has scheduled a free 12-hour Laubach tutor train- care about clients as people. “When we are serving over 500 older adults ing workshop. Sessions will be Thursdays, March 9 and 16 daily, this quality rating is a true testament to the staff of WCCS,” states from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays, March 11 and 18 from 9a.m. Karen Hill, Director of Aging Services. I believe we have some of the best until noon. Registration forms are available at the Mason trained and most caring staff available to Warren County seniors.” Library, 200 Reading Road and the Adult New Readers All seniors programs also received a perfect score on the program office, 300 E. Silver Street, Lebanon. Call 695-2252 if you and unit/billing audits for 2005. We have comprehensive services for older are interested. adults which was recently recognized by the Council on Aging of Deadline for registering is March 6. Southwestern Ohio, under the direction of the Ohio Department on Aging. Spotlight on Services 741 Senior Center 5

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM LEAD POISONING MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFE Do you live in a house built before Dave Betzold, WCCS Weatheriza- Would you like to learn how to written approval for you to 1978? If you do the paint on the tion Director explains, “First the safely get the most out of the time participate. Persons with all levels walls probably contain lead. Lead is residents must be informed that the you set aside to condition and of mobility, from wheelchairs to very a highly toxic metal that was used house contains lead, and what exercise your body? The 741 Center active dancers can participate as the for many years in products found in precautions are needed. Workers and the Physical Rehabilitation (PT) program will be individualized to and around our homes. Lead may must wear respirators, gloves, and Team of Clinton Memorial Hospital specific needs. cause a range of health effects, from eye protection. The area must be wet have partnered to develop a new The PT staff have asked us to behavioral problems and learning when drilling any holes and the area program, “MAXIMIZE Your remind you that even though you disabilities, to seizures and death. should be isolated. Making the wall Exercise, MAXIMIZE Your Life,” may be active and do your cardio Children 6 years old and under are wet when drilling prevents the lead beginning Tuesday, March 21, 1:00 exercises, strength and especially most at risk, because their bodies are from becoming air born and PM to 2:00 PM at the 741 Center. flexibility are necessary to avoid growing quickly. possibly ingested. With little children This weekly one-hour exercise class injury. They have also told us this WCCS Weatherization takes the problem exists for them to put targets adults 50 years and older will be a lot of FUN! This is a lead poisoning very seriously when lead paint chips in their mouth. Other who want to get the most from their wonderful opportunity to take working on homes in Warren precautions must be taken into own self-paced exercise program advantage of the expertise of County. Weatherization provides consideration for Health and Safety with the benefit of coaching and physical therapy professionals. Warren County residents, who are of our workers and the home monitoring by physical therapists. There is no cost for the program but income eligible, with energy saving owner.” The sessions will cover cardio, we always appreciate any donations home repairs. Weatherization tech- If you would like more infor- flexibility, strength and balance; four to help offset the cost of the nicians must attend required classes mation on Lead Poisoning contact critical areas to age successfully. The program. We also hope that you will on Lead Safety. the National Lead Information CMH Team will work with share what you learn with others and These technicians take extra Center (NLIC) at 1-800-424-LEAD participants for the first four weeks, continue moving safely for many precautions if they suspect there is (5323) or go to the EPA website at assist with goal writing, and years! Call Michelle soon at 513- lead where they will be working. www.epa.gov/lead. periodically return to offer advice. 695-2239 to reserve your spot in the Your Medical Doctor must give Maximize program!

Senior Expo at Coney Island 41 CENTER ACTIVITIES Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 10 AM to 5 PM Picnic Box Lunch for $1.50 per person. Monday 7Square Dancing 10:00-11:30 Call 513-695-2239 for Advisory Council (3rd Mon.) 10:30-11:30 reservations by March 27th. Advanced Clogging 12:30 - 2:30 Sponsored by the Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio. Tuesday Beginning Square Dancing 10:00-11:00 Transportation provided free of charge by COA. Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (2nd Tuesday of the Month) 1-888-687-3935 Wednesday Line Dancing 10:30-11:45 RAVELS THE ORLD WITH 41 T W AAA Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class 10:30-11:30 7 Euchre 1:00 - 3:00 Travel presentations for upcoming trips presented by AAA Travel held at the 741 Senior Center, 570 N. State Thursday Oil Painting 9:00-11:30 Route 741, Lebanon, Ohio. Call us at (513) 695-2239 if you Blood Pressure Screening 11:00 - 12:00 have any questions. (1st & 3rd Thursday) March 1st at 1:30 pm - Explore Jennie Wylie State Park Glucose Screening 11:00-12:00 April 25-27 (1st Thursday) March 10th at 1:30 pm - Smoky Mountains May 15-17 Birthday/Anniversary 11:30-12:00 April 7th at 1:30 pm - A New England Cruise Sept.23-30 (1st Thursday) th April 28 at 1:30 pm - Western Caribbean Cruise Dec 4-9 Bingo 1:00 - 3:00 May 5th at 1:30 pm - Mackinac Island Aug. 21-25 August 18th at 1:30 pm - Country Christmas in Nashville Friday Open Computer Lab/Class 9:00-12:00 Nov 29-Dec 1 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class 10:30-11:30 For reservations or information, call Joe Ramos, AAA Royal Tours, Checker Game 12:30- 3:00 15 West Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Bridge 1:00 - 4:00 (513) 762-3497, 1-800-916-7223. Computer Classes by appointment (513) 695-2239 Spotlight on Services 741 Senior Center 6

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2006 Call the Welcome Center for lunch reservations at (513) 695-2256. Other Center reservations or information call (513) 695-2239. March 741 Center Red Society March 1 Exercise especially designed for people with arthritis. Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 A.M. The first Organizational Meeting March 1 Line Dancing Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. of the March 1 Red Hat Society Organizational Meeting for the 741 Chapter at 12:30 PM. Join us at the 741 as 741 Center Red Hat Society Chapter we have our very first Red Hat Society meeting. will be held Call the Center to attend or if you have questions. Wednesday, March 1 at 12:30 P.M. March 1 Euchre every Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. The Red Hat Society is a social organization where March 2 Intermediate Oil Painting Group - 9 A.M. Thursday there is fun after fifty for women of all walks of life. March 2 Blood Pressure Check and Glucose Screening - 11:00 A.M. Call 513-695-2239 for more information. March 2 Maximize your Life! Information presentation by Carolyn Koynock at 10:45 A.M. about this most popular fitness program. Don’t miss it! March 2 Celebrate Birthdays and Anniversaries for April March 11:30 A.M. Call to make a lunch reservation April 4 Baseballs Opening Day - 11:30 A.M. Wear your the day before by 10:00 A.M. Red’s , , or wear red and white and March 2 Bingo Thursdays at 1:00 P.M. in the dining room. join us for food and fun! March 2 Manicures at 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. cost $10 April 4 Beginners Square Dancing new class starts includes polish. today at 10 A.M. stop in and join us! March 3 Contract Bridge played Fridays at 12:30 P.M. April 6 Manicures 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. cost $10 March 3 AAA Travel information on Jennie Wylie State includes polish. Park Trip coming up in April 25th to 27th at 1:30. April 6 Med Mart information session at 11:30 A.M. check March 6 Clogging every Monday at 12:30. out the latest helpful items that Med Mart has to offer March 6 Square Dancing Monday at 10:00 A.M. to make you or a loved ones life a little easier. March 7 Beginners Double Pinochle Tuesdays at 2:45 P.M. April 6 Bingo at 1:00. March 9 Colon Cancer informational session with Kim April 7 AAA Travel Information at 1:30 on New England Wheeler from ACA on Thursday March 9 at 11:30. Cruise Trip (Sept 23rd to 30th) with Joe Ramos. March 10 AAA Travel information on Smoky Mountains trip April 11 Cincinnati Association for the Blind Low Vision coming up in May 15th to 17th at 1:30. Clinic. Please call (1-888-687-3935) for more March 10 Computer Lab Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00. March 14 Cincinnati Association for the Blind low vision information and to make an appointment. clinic at 741 call to make an appt. (1-888-687-3935). April 13 Easter Party Join us at 11:15 A.M. for an official March 15 Breakfast w/ Michelle 10:00 A.M. Enjoy pastries and welcome to the Easter Holiday with an Easter an open discussion w/ the 741 Coordinator. bonnet contest. Decorate your hat any way you March 16 Manicures at 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. cost $10 like. A prize will be given for the most beautiful, includes polish. original and funny. Be creative have fun and we March 17 St.Patricks Day Party at 11:00 A.M. Join us as we will have a great time Easter style. celebrate “The Luck of the Irish” and the wearing April 17 Arthritis Exercise class especially designed for of the green! Every one is Irish on St Patty’s Day. people with arthritis led by certified instructor March 20 First Day of Spring Party. Wear your , licensed physical therapist Jenna Wise. Open to caps, straw and to welcome in everyone. Held every Wed. and Fri at 10:30 A.M. the first day of spring. Trivia and music at 11:30 A.M. April 20 Good Humor Day - It’s always good to laugh so March 21 Maximize Your Life program designed to provide let’s designate today as good humor day at 741 safe and effective exercises that improve strength, Starting at 11:30 A.M. Bring along your favorite flexibility, endurance and balance to help prolong funny story, anecdote, joke or something that active and independent lives. Starts today 1:00 to happened to you and be prepared to tell the 2:00 P.M. Runs four weeks consecutively on Tues- group. We will all have a good laugh or chuckle days with a licensed Physical Therapist. Call to get to know one another a bit better too!. register. No charge but donations are accepted. April 25 741 Health Fair - 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. The 741 Senior March 22 Aging gracefully How well are we all aging? Learn Center will offer a variety of screenings & introduction the myths and facts of aging. Find out how old you booths in partnership with Conover Health Plus of are in “health years”. 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. Call to register. Kettering and other local medical groups to offer our March 27&28 AARP two day safe driving class for seniors. Sign seniors a service in one convenient area with a wealth up for this refresher class in safe driving. Classes of information and even some freebies. We will begin on both days at 10:00 A.M. to noon with a even have a nutrition booth on chocolate! break for lunch and resumes at 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 April 28 AAA Travel information at 1:30 on trip to Western P.M. Call to register. Caribbean Cruise, Dec 4th to 9th. Spotlight on Services Nutrition Menu 7 March Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1) 3 oz. Cheeseburger If you know you will not Please Call 2) 4 oz Bkd Chicken Breast, 3)3 oz. Crab Cake ½ c Onion Chips be home to receive your Your Nutrition Site Roll, ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Corn Chowder ½ c Beets, Bun Home Delivered Meal for Meal Times ½ c Green Beans ½ c Oriental Blend please call Nutrition at ½ c Strawberry Birthday Cake/Diet Cake Bread, ½ c Tropical Fruit 513-695-2231 Applesauce, 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice 1 c Milk 6) 4 oz. Beef Stroganoff 7) 3 oz.Chicken Tenders 8) 3 oz. Turkey Sandwich 9) 6 oz. Beef Stew 10) 3oz Crispy Whitefish ½ c Egg Noodles ½ c Corn ½ c Potato Salad ½ c Cauliflower ½ c Macaroni & Cheese ½ c Peas ½ c Broccoli w/ Cheese ½ c Tossed Salad ½ c Diced Peaches ½ c Stewed Tomatoes Breadstick Bread, Mandarin Oranges Bun, Cookie / SF Cookie ½ c. Dt Chocolate Puddg Cornbread Fresh Pear, 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice Biscuit, 1 c Milk ½ c Fruit Cocktail, 1 c Milk 13) 6 oz Chicken&Noodles 14) 3 oz. Pork Chop 15) 4 oz. Sliced Roast Beef 16) 3 oz. Meat Balls 17) 3 oz. Corned Beef ½ c Lima Beans ½ c Baked Potatoes ½ c Scalloped Potatoes ½ Spaghetti ½ c Cabbage, ½ c Diced ½ c Diced Beets ½ c Applesauce ½ c Turnip Greens ½ c Broccoli, Garlic Bread Potatoes, 1 Slice Rye Bread Bread Roll, Cherry Pie/Diet Pie Bread, ½ c Grapes ½ Banana Pudding Key Lime Pie Orange, 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice 1 c Milk & Juice 20) 4 oz. Pot Roast 21) 3 oz. Chicken Thigh 22) 3 oz. BBQ Pork 23) 4 oz. Stuffed Pepper 24) 3 oz. Salmon Croquette ½ c Red Potatoes ½ c Rice Pilaf ½ c Tater Tots ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Macaroni & Cheese ½ c Carrots ½ c Green Beans ½ c California Blend ½ c Succotash ½ c Creamed Peas Roll, Banana Bread, ½ c Fruit in Jell-o Bun, Fig Newton’s Bread, ½ c Diced Peaches Biscuit, ½ c Pineapple 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 27) ½ c Ham & Beans 28) 4 oz. Pizza Steak 29) 4 oz. Chicken Legs 30) 4 oz. Sirloin Patty 31) 3oz. Breaded Fish ½ c Spinach, Cornbread ½ c Waffle Fries ½ c Garlic & Herb Pasta ½ c Yams ½ c Cheesy Potatoes ½ c Applesauce, ½ c Italian Blend, Bun ½ c Carrots, Bread ½ c Peas & Onions ½ c Green Beans Chocolate Cream Puff Fresh Apple Angel Food Cake Bread, Pear Halves Roll, ½ c Tropical Fruit ½ c SF Choc Pdg, 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice 1 c Milk 1 c Milk April Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3) 3 oz. Turkey 4) 3 oz. Burger 5) 4 oz. Beef Stroganoff 6) 4 oz. Bkd Chicken Breast 7) 3 oz. Crab Cake ½ c Stuffing ½ c Potato Puffs ½ c Egg Noodles ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Corn Chowder ½ c Carrots ½ c Cole Slaw ½ c Peas, Bread ½ c Green Beans ½ c Oriental Blend Roll, Fresh Pear Bun, Pie/NSA Pie ½ c Strawberry Roll, Birthday Cake/Diet Bread 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice Applesauce, 1c Milk Cake, 1 c Milk & Juice ½ c Peaches, 1 c Milk 10) 4 oz. Cabbage Roll 11) 3oz.Chicken Tenders 12) 4 oz. Sliced Roast Beef 13) 3 oz. Ham 14) 3oz Crispy Whitefish ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Corn ½ c Cheesy Potatoes ½ c Scalloped Potatoes ½ c Macaroni & Cheese ½ c Peas, Roll ½ c Broccoli w/ Cheese ½ c Turnip Greens ½ c Green Beans ½ c Stewed Tomatoes Fresh Pear Bread, Mandarin Oranges Bread, ½ c Grapes Biscuit, Cake/Diet Cake Cornbread 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk ½ c Fruit Cocktail, 1 c Milk 17) 6 oz. Chicken&Noodles 18) 3 oz. Pork Chop 19) 3 oz. Salmon Patty 20) 3 oz. Chicken Thigh 21) 3 oz. Meat Balls ½ c Lima Beans ½ c Baked Potato ½ c Macaroni & Cheese ½ c Rice Pilaf ½ Spaghetti ½ c Diced Beets ½ c Applesauce, Roll ½ c Creamed Peas ½ c Green Beans ½ c Broccoli, Garlic Bread Bread Cherry Pie/Diet Pie Biscuit, ½ c Pineapple Bread, ½ c Fruit in Jell-O ½ Banana Pudding Orange, 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice 24) 4 oz. Pot Roast 25) 4 oz. Chicken Alfredo 26) 3 oz. BBQ Pork 27) 4 oz. Stuffed Pepper 28) 3 oz. Turkey Sandwich ½ c Red Potatoes ½ c Linguine, Bread Stick ½ c Tater Tots ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Macaroni Salad ½ c Carrots ½ c Italian Blend ½ c Green Beans ½ c Succotash, Bread ½ c Tossed Salad Roll ½ c Strawberries Bun, Fig Newton’s ½ c Diced Peaches Bun, Cookie/SF Cookie Banana, 1c Milk 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice 1 c Milk 1 c Milk & Juice If you know you will not Examples Please Call Home Going on a vacation! be home to receive your Your Nutrition Site Delivered Home Delivered Meal Out of town for a few days! Doctor Appoints or Tests! for Meal Times Meals please call Nutrition at Leave a message if no one 695-2231 513-695-2231 is available. Tom Cox, Director of Nutrition Services Menu Subject to change with Directors Approval 741 Senior Center 695-2256/925-2100 Morrow Nutrition Center 899-2804 Lebanon Nutrition Center 932-3545 South Lebanon Center 494-2400 Mason Center 459-8066 Franklin Center 743-0469 Waynesville Center 897-0420 Spotlight on Services“Spotlight on Services” Newsletter Please visit www.wccsi.org and click on SOS Newsletter to subscribe and receive this newsletter online. Mission: “Warren County Community Services, Inc. strengthens the fabric of our community by providing services and connecting people to resources necessary for realizing their full potential for a quality life.” WCCS Inc. Board of Trustees Phone Numbers Chairman Dr. Charles Peckham Lebanon and Surrounding Area Vice Chairman Treasurer 513-695-2100 Dr. Don Juszczyk Bob Alexander Franklin and Surrounding Area Secretary Nominating Chair Phil Masten Liz Buchanan 513-261-2100 Susan Wilson Diane Ruder Dayton and Surrounding Area Steve Buerschen Dave Schroeder 937-425-2100 Mike Geygan Priscilla Swan-Bates Butlerville/Cincinnati/ Earl Gorsuch George Terwilleger Maineville Exchange Tressler Hardin Tina Tolson 513-925-2100 Kathy Michelich Anthony Richardson Orville Robinson

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