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Senior Citizens Reynoldsburgof A Newsletter for Reynoldsburg’s Senior Community May & June, 2020 1520 Davidson Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-866-5890 www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us Hello everyone, SCOR STAFF I hope this message finds you all doing well Judy Doran [email protected] as we approach spring, I know I am looking Lydia Bellknap “Cookie” forward to warmer weather! Hopefully, we [email protected] will be able to return to a sense of normalcy Della Dresbach soon because our Senior Center just is not [email protected] Betsy Giffin the same without you there to enjoy the [email protected] good times with friends. We will make sure that the moment things are safe enough to RSCA OFFICERS reopen we will. In the meantime, take this President – Mary Theodoras Vice President – Rita Syrkin opportunity to go for a walk, talk with Treasurer – Ed Slattery family using the new technology, and most Secretary – Shirley Witwer importantly stay safe, we want to see everyone enjoying the programs and MONDAY 8:00 am—7:00 pm games at the Senior Center. TUESDAY 8:00 am—4:00 pm WEDNESDAY 8:00 am—9:00 pm THURSDAY 8:00 AM—4:00 PM Joe Begeny, Mayor FRIDAY 8:00 am—9:00 pm City of Reynoldsburg SATURDAY 8:00 am—3:00 pm SUNDAY closed HOLIDAYS closed CENTER INFORMATION We are all missing you and planning for the return of all of our wonderful members. The building is dark, cold and quiet. It’s just not the same without you. Until we get the “all clear” from Governor DeWine and Mayor Begeny, we will keep up to date by telephone, digital media or newsletter. Hopefully, you are receiving our updates by robocall on Mondays. The calls come from a Cambridge MA (617) area code but it’s just me in Reynoldsburg. We currently do not know what reopening will look like here at SCOR. The hope is that we can just open the doors and welcome you back. We may need to have a more gradual opening. I just don’t have the information as I put this newsletter together. As more information comes in I will try to keep you posted. As you can see this is not our normal newsletter. Well, these are not normal times. I have printed the basic calendar (for when we reopen). You will notice there are no day trips, speakers or special events. As soon as this health scare is over we will be back up and welcoming everyone home. Please stay safe and hope to see you all real soon! Judy TABLE OF CONTENTS Members of the Month .................................... 1 Center Information .......................................... 2 Announcements ........................................... 2/3 Special Events ................................................ 4 Arts and Crafts ................................................ 5 Educations and Services ................................ 6 Calendar………………………………………..7/8 Exercise and Wellness ................................... 9 Games and Entertainment ............................ 10 Spotlight ........................................................ 11 Trips, On the Road Again Day Trips ............. 12 Trips, On the Road Again Multi-Day Trips….13 Advertising Sponsors ................................14/15 Advertising Mailing page ............................... 16 2 | Senior Citizens of Reynoldsburg ANNOUNCEMENTS BOARD MEETING every other 1st Monday 2:00 p.m. THANK YOU The Reynoldsburg Senior Citizens Association Thanks to the many businesses/vendors that (RSCA) meets on Monday, May 4 at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to attend and have their voices make SCOR a fun place to grow and learn. The heard. below vendors are sponsors of our newsletter. Cherry Blossom Communities James Hardgrove, Attorney GET WELL /THINKING OF YOU The Woodlands of Columbus Get well soon to Lynn Brown, Ruth Burkhart, Violet Springs Health Campus Shirley Case, Sol Green, Susan Keifer, William Nye, Connie Williams, Wanda Rogers and any The Wesley Communities others not feeling well. If you know of anyone that ADT Home Security Team needs some sunshine, please call the office. This issue let’s think about all the people that are working to keep us safe in and out of our HELPING HANDS DONATIONS We are collecting items for our Reynoldsburg homes. Helping Hands Food Bank. All items go to Reynoldsburg residents. Thanks for your help! THANK YOU to truck drivers THANK YOU to medical professionals MEMBERSHIP We are now accepting dues for the 2020 calendar year (January through December). Dues are $15.00 for Reynoldsburg residents and $20.00 if THANK YOU to warehouse workers you live elsewhere. If you would like your THANK YOU to farmers membership card mailed, send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your check payable to City of Reynoldsburg. NEWSLETTER MAILING every other 3rd Thurs at 11:00 am (note date change) Newsletter mailing is Thursday, June 18. Pick up your newsletter early and help us get the THANK YOU to all transit workers newsletters out to the other members! THANK YOU to all parcel deliverers And many more! SYMPATHY SCOR extends our sympathy to the families of Abby Baker Leithart, Egon Carstensen, Joe Gibboney, Marlin Hart and Joan Wagner. Condolences to Linda Boylan on the loss of her mother. www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us |3 SPECIAL EVENTS PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT DURING TAX SEASON Identity theft is a topic that continues to garner media attention, largely because it is a form of crime that is difficult to detect and prevent. New scams pop up before old ones are conquered. Tax sea- son is a time when identity theft typically peaks, and older adults are at higher risk than younger ones. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that 13% of seniors were victims of identity theft in 2016. For 29% of them, their personal identity was used to commit tax fraud. While identity theft varies widely, many types of scams share similarities. Learning more about these may help you or a senior loved one avoid becoming a victim. PROTECTING SENIORS FROM IDENTITY THEFT DURING TAX SEASON 1. Sign up with a credit monitoring service: People who have their identities stolen often don’t realize they’ve become a victim. Some discover it only when applying for a credit card or re- ceiving a bill for an account they have never applied for. Enrolling in a credit monitoring service that provides an alert about new credit activity (i.e. applying for a car loan or credit card) is essential. Most of these have monthly or yearly fees. Consumers Advocate suggests exploring services such as LifeLock, ProtectMyID.com and MetLife Defender. 2. Keep personal information locked up: Many of us carry important documents around every day. Whether it’s a Social Security card or a health insurance card, we do so out of convenience. But this is a behavior that puts our personal information at risk. A safer option is to purchase an in- home safe to store documents when we aren’t using them. Be sure to take them out only on the days they are required for use. 3. Protect against computer viruses: While an increasing number of seniors are filing their income taxes online, not everyone is aware of how essential virus protection software is. Once in- stalled, it’s vital that antivirus programs be updated frequently. Along those same lines, be sure email, apps, and other online platforms have a secure password that includes letters, numbers, and characters. 4. Sign up to block mail solicitations: Unsolicited direct mail from credit card companies can put personal information at risk. Seniors can make it harder for identity thieves to steal those solici- tations from their mailbox by signing up to block direct mail campaigns. Visit the Direct Marketing Association website and update all direct mail preferences. Another option is to call 1-888-5- OPTOUT. 5. Monitor financial accounts online: It is also helpful for seniors to take time to monitor fi- nancial statements on a regular basis. Doing so helps to spot small issues before they become big ones. Be sure to check your credit report, too. The Federal Trade Commission requires each of the big three credit agencies to provide a free copy once every 12 months.©LPi 4 | Senior Citizens of Reynoldsburg ARTS & CRAFTS ART Wednesdays 2-4:00 p.m. WATERCOLOR Fee: $8 plus materials Fridays 9-11:00 a.m. Fee: $8.00 plus supplies Open format art class: work on in-progress Learn techniques for painting your choice of projects from lass class, wire wrapping, and/or source material (could be transparent, watercolor, watercolor classes. Brenda Mason will be mixed media, or collage). available to facilitate. WIRE WRAP 1st and 3rd Fridays 11:30 a.m. BEADING CLASS Fee: $8 plus supplies 2nd and 4th Fridays from 11:30-1:30 Apply wire skills to a variety of wrapping projects Fee: $13/pair with Brenda Mason. Learn proper tool usage and Brenda Mason is offering some beautiful earring techniques in wire working. projects for the beading lovers. Check the office to see a samples. Sign up and pay in the office. WOODCARVING Thursdays from 9-11:00 a.m. CARD CRAFT 2nd & 4th Wed 9-11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come and learn to carve. (August-June) Fee: $5.00 for supplies Make your own greeting cards with Ruth. The class is usually full, so please call SCOR to get on the waiting list. CHORUS Tuesdays from 1-3:00 p.m. The Golden Clefs welcomes all members to bring music and harmony into their lives and joy to the life of those in assisted living facilities. If you are no longer attending chorus, check if you still have one of our vests. Please return to SCOR so that we can give to one of our new members.