Helping HANDS NOV / DEC 2019 A Publication of the HANDS Foundation HELPING TO ASSIST AND INFORM OLDER ADULTS AND SENIORS IN MEDINA COUNTY FOOD, FRIENDS & WARM WISHES The HANDS Foundation’s Warm Wishes Program a Big Success! A chill is in the air as autumn falls upon us. The changing of the seasons did not bother the approximately 50 seniors who joined us at Lodi Family Center on Saturday, October 26. For the inaugural session of our new Warm Wishes program, HANDS was quite pleased with the turnout. Seniors stopped by for a hot lunch of soups, rolls, and hot chocolate while listening to music played by Mark War- HANDS Foundation Executive Assistant Liz Murphy helping out at the buffet table. rick. Each senior was given a blanket to help stave off the bleak weather, and was pro- vided with an opportunity to fill out a specialized Warm Wish- es senior wish for various items to help with the season. Keep your eyes open over the coming months, as we will be doing our best to bring this program to other commu- nities all around the county! Youngsters from the Cloverleaf Youth Football Cheer Squad with Cloverleaf Youth Cheer Director Kati Kornowski and Cloverleaf Cheer Coach (and HANDS President) Christina Waller. Cloverleaf Cheerleaders stuffing the tote bags with blankets. Visit us on the Web: HANDS-Foundation.org Web: the on us Visit P.O. Box 868 | Brunswick, Ohio | 44212 | Ohio Brunswick, | 868 Box P.O. Happy HANDS Across Medina County Foundation County Medina Across HANDS Thanksgiving and Christmas A PUBLICATION OF THE HANDS FOUNDATION HANDS THE OF PUBLICATION A to Everyone! HELPING HANDS | NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019 | PAGE 2 HANDS FOUNDATION Mailing ................ P.O. Box 868 • Brunswick, OH 44212 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF OUR Physical . 4274 Manhattan Ave. • Brunswick, OH 44212 FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS, Office Hours......Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Office ..................................................... 330–225–4242 Fax ........................................................ 330–952–2018 PILOTS, THOSE SERVING AND TO OUR Web ........................................ HANDS–Foundation.org MEDINA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT Email [email protected] Thank you to everyone who participated at the 911 Patriots Day Memorial CIRCULATION Observance next to fire station #1 on West Reagan Parkway this past summer. Direct mail circulation to Medina County households with additional area distribution throughout Medina County. Published six times a year (bi-monthly) January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December ABOUT THE HANDS FOUNDATION AND HELPING HANDS NEWSPAPER The HANDS Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping and improving the lives of senior citizens throughout Medina County. Helping HANDS is Sue Deeks, Jan Kimmel, Christine Napoli & Judy Rengel Attending active airline pilots a publication of the HANDS Foundation and is a go-to resource for Medina County seniors and their families. The HANDS Foundation reserves the right to edit infor- mation published in Helping HANDS. Articles published in Helping HANDS are from independent article submit- ters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the HANDS Foundation. Sgts. Andrew Simon and Cody Hoffman standing by a piece from a steel beam Firefighters Mike Masch, Zack Hardy, Bob Painter, Michael BOARD MEMBERS/STAFF from the World Trade Center’s N. Tower. Vazquez, Steve Ingersol and Mark Crumley. Trustees: Ryan Boulton, Bob Thompson, Betsy Fritsch, Patricia Hanek, Rebecca Rak, Christina Waller, Lori Betz, Kimberly Valco Founder ..............................In Memory of Don Simpson President ..............................................Christina Waller Vice President .......................................... Betsy Fritsch Secretary ................................................Patricia Hanek Treasurer ..................................................Ryan Boulton Executive Assistant ............. Liz Murphy & Brandi Rees Publisher .............Greg Ramler, RMC Communications To Submit Ads & Articles ............ Contact Greg Ramler Phone: .................................................. 330–410–5497 Email: .................................. [email protected] • Orthopedic Care Ad & Article Deadline for JAN/FEB Issue: 12/9/19 Expanding to Serve Our Patients • Pulmonary Care Medina Meadows is undergoing a massive expansion • Cardiac Care GET ON OUR MAILING LIST and renovation project. Due to open in Fall 2019, we • Dementia Care will provide a wide array of inpatient and outpatient • Stroke Rehabilitation If you would like to get on our mailing list, rehabilitation services including a state-of-the-art gym. • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy please contact Liz Murphy at the Our facility will feature all spacious private rooms with • Respiratory Therapy HANDS Foundation office at: private bath and shower. Also included for our guests • IV Therapy 330-225-4242 will be a private dining room and lounge. • Pain Management Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm or by email at: [email protected] 550 MIneR DRIVe, MeDIna | 330-725-1550 | eMbaSSyHealTHCaRe.neT HELPING HANDS | NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019 | PAGE 3 HANDS HAPPENINGS – SAVE THE DATE Plum Creek Senior Assisted Living Community MCRC SENIOR DAY Cordially Invites you to: A HUGE SUCCESS! By: ANGELA HUSTON StuffStuff thethe Escalade!Escalade! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th RSVP by Friday, November 29th. 330-220-4900 or by email at: [email protected] 6:30 - 8:00 at Plum Creek 891 Marks Road | Brunswick Grand Prize Winner will FREE TO ATTEND Raffle Tickets May be Receive a Powered but we kindly request Purchased at the Event Fisher Price Escalade you bring a non-perishable food Stuffed with Presents! item to donate to the Medina 1 for $1 United Methodist Church. 6 for $5 12 for $10 Second, Third and ALSO FEATURING 25 for $20 Fourth Place Prizes Crafts, Games and Prizes The eighth annual Senior Day sponsored by Howard Hanna for the kids! Real Estate Services, in partnership with the Medina Commu- will be Awarded! Appetizers, Desserts, Drinks Winner must be present nity Recreation Center (MCRC), Cleveland Clinic Medina Hos- and a visit from SANTA!! pital, and the Medina County Office for Older Adults (MCOOA), welcomed a huge crowd October 18 to the Center, 855 Wey- SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES mouth Road, Medina. q $100 Plus An Auction Basket q $150 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: The free event, which is geared to those 55 and better, offered HANDS FOUNDATION DONATION ITEMS numerous opportunities for members of the senior community Mail to: 891 Marks Road | Brunswick, OH 44212 q Or fax this sheet to: 330-220-4904 that included receiving flu shots and other health screenings, $50 Gift Card q Silent Auction Item and gathering valuable information regarding the many senior services that are available in the area. q Check Enclosed q Invoice Me In addition to answering questions individually, at least 45 ven- Name / Business __________________________________________________________________ dors included enjoyable snacks, pens and other useful items, Address ____________________________________________________ Zip __________________ and fun raffles along with printed material that addressed many Phone ____________________ Email __________________________________________________ questions seniors typically have about: home health care, local medical sources, alternative living styles, travel experiences, legal information, local entertainment options, veterans ser- The November 1 meeting will feature vices, religious affiliations, social groups, available transporta- Senior Feud!, a friendly Family Feud- tion sources, and making final arrangements. style game. All feuders will enjoy root beer floats provided by SSSN Client Complimentary McDonald’s coffee and muffins were available Services Committee, plus have lunch in the cafeteria for anyone wanting to take a break between provided by Brookdale Senior Living visits to all the vendor’s stations. The first 300 guests received Medina North and South. insulated grocery bags, handy for carrying all the hand-outs. AARP Fraud Protection Specialist, The Medina Community Recreation Center is “dedicated to Richelle Deacon, will speak at the No- fostering an atmosphere that supports, motivates and encour- vember 15 meeting, teaching guests ages participants in the pursuit of lifelong health and wellness.” ways to protect themselves from fall- It promotes exercising your body, educating your mind, and ing prey to fraud. Danbury Senior Liv- making new friends. To that end, MCRC offers various activi- ing will provide lunch for that meeting. ties that appeal to countless tastes, whether it is playing pickle- ball, chess, or WII bowling, or doing needlework. The Friday lecture series are from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For addition- MCRC also hosts a 55+ Guest Lecture Series on most Fridays. al information, please contact Nancy On October 25, Dr. Gregory Heins, Cleveland Clinic Cardiolo- Johnson, MCRC Senior Program Co- gist, will discuss and sort out the the numbers patients get from ordinator, at njohnson@medinaoh. doctors. Lunch will be provided by Life Care Center of Medina. org., or call 330-721-6934. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:00 Billiards 9:30 Bingo by Echelon Medina County 10:30 Wheel of Fortune Nov. Office for Older Adults 10:30 Exercise 1 246 Northland Dr. 10:30 Yoga for Strength Medina, OH 44256 11:30 Lunch $4.00 Calendar 11:45 “Shingles” of