The Licking County Aging Program, Inc. www.lcap.org Heritage Times Visit our website: Join us on social media: Vol. 32 NO. 1 Heritage Hall Senior Center (740) 345-0821 January - February 2020 www.lcap.org Table Of Contents Clubs ................... 8 & 9 Donati ons & Memorials ............... 14 LCAP Highlights .......... 3 LCAP Services ..... 12, 13 Newark Events: Jan., Feb., Mar. ... 4, 5, 6 Nutriti on ................. 11 Pataskala Events ...... 10 Shout Outs ............... 14 Trips Informati on....... 7 Veterans Page ......... 15 Volunteer Corner ....... 7 Heritage Times is a bi-monthly publicati on of the Licking County Aging Program. Join us on social media: Facebook: Licking County Aging Program Twi� er: @agingprogram Instagram: lcap_lickingcounty PAGE 2 January - February 2020 MISSION STATEMENT: To improve the quality of life for Licking County senior citi zens by contributi ng to their independence and healthy lifestyles. Holiday Closings: Contact Numbers: (740) 345-0821 New Year's Day (800) 452-0097 - long distance calls Jan. 1st Marti n Luther Hours: King JR. Day Email: Jan. 20th [email protected] Offi ce hours: Monday thru Friday Presidents Day 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Feb. 17th Join Constant Contact Today Building hours: Visit our website at Monday thru Friday Note: www.lcap.org and sign up to 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Next receive your newslett er Newsle� er Day through email. *Doors will be locked at 7 PM for the safety of all February 19th individuals in the building aft er hours. Our Funding LCAP Staff Directory: Partners Administration: Executi ve Director ..................................................................................... Dave Bibler Associate Executi ve Director .................................................................. Marti Fuller Community Outreach Director ......................................................... Bonnie Morton Home Services & ADC Director .............................................................. April Sharp Human Resources Director ..................................................................... Shari O'Neill Nutriti on Director ..................................................................................... Janis Clark Transportati on & Faciliti es Director .....................................................Mark Dinsdale Banquet Services ............................................................................ Amanda Mikulski Board of Directors: President ............................................................................................ Holly Slaughter Vice President ......................................................................................... Candy Wade Secretary .................................................................................................. Olivia Biggs Treasurer ............................................................................................... Tim Reichert Past President: Tim Cooper Members: Tony Adams, H. Daniel Bauer, Erin Cur� s, Erin Kelly, Jennifer McDonald, Richard Ramseyer, Rob Springer, Bart Weiler and Kelly Wilson. Board meets at NOON on the THIRD MONDAY of each month. Heritage Times is a bi-monthly publicati on of the Licking County Aging Program. Please contact LCAP to subscribe, unsubscribe or with an address change. Next editi on will be mailed during the last week of February covering March and April of 2020. Licking County Aging Program 1058 East Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 740.345.0821 or 1.800.452.0097 www.lcap.org January - February 2020 PAGE 3 LCAP HIGHLIGHTS: Pet Care Clinic!! Thursday, March 19th: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday, April 16th: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM The Licking County Aging Program is excited to partner with Refugee Canyon Veterinary Services to off er a Pet Care Clinic right here at Heritage Hall Senior Center. Without the help from a generous donati on made by Sheri Duval with Arlington Care Center this would not be possible. We would like to thank her for doing her part in living out their mission “Making a diff erence….one resident at a ti me." Applicati ons for our next FREE Pet Care Clinic, off ering pet wellness exams and standard vaccines are currently available. Qualifi cati ons: • Pet must be owned by a qualifying senior. • Limit of 2 pets per senior. • Qualifying seniors will be contacted with their appointment ti me. NO WALK-INS, PLEASE For questi ons please contact The Licking County Aging Program at (740) 345-0821 ext. 237. Limited appointments available so turn in your applicati ons soon. (Additi onal services available at a discount.) New FLING Ticket Sales Procedures Buying your event ti ckets is faster and easier. We have listened and based on the feedback received, we have revised fl ing ti cket sales. We are hoping by making this revision it will help to expedite the process and to relieve any stress on both ends. This new procedure includes ti cket sales i.e.; Flings, Dances...etc. Eff ecti ve January 31st with February’s Fling ti cket sales, the following changes have been made: • We will no longer be keeping track of names, phone numbers or what tables you are si� ng at. It will be your responsibility to keep your ti ckets at hand. Tickets lost or misplaced cannot be replaced. • Maximum ti cket purchase of 4 per person. Thank you in advance for your pati ence and understanding. We appreciate you and the feedback provided. Should you have questi ons, any representati ve from Community Outreach will be able to assist. It's TAX TIME Again! Each year, AARP's professionally trained volunteer Tax-Aides prepare Federal, State and School District tax returns for low and middle-income taxpayers. AARP Tax-Aide personnel will be scheduling appointments at Heritage Hall Senior Center for free income tax preparati on services to Licking County residents, specializing with those 60 and older. It is important to bring in a copy of last year's tax return and all 2019 paperwork that you have received. You must bring photo identi fi cati on and your Social Security card. Appointment scheduling will start January 15th between 8:30 AM and 4 PM by calling (740) 641-2387. Please do not call for scheduling before January 15th. PAGE 4 January - February 2020 JANUARY EVENTS NEWARK: If you would like to join us for lunch around an activity call our Nutrition Department at (740) 345-0821 ext. 229. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 for lunch. THURSDAY'S TALK, Hearing Aid Care HANDMADE CRAFT, Microwave Heati ng Pads Thursday, January 2nd: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Thursday, January 16th: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Kati e Silias from Hear USA will be here to answer questi ons Having aches and pains? Join us as we make our own and off er ti ps on taking care of your ears when wearing aromatherapy microwave heati ng pads the DIY way. hearing aids. Reservati ons requested by Dec. 30th by calling Reservati ons requested by Jan. 9th by calling (740) 345-0821. (740) 345-0821. Limited seati ng. SUPER BOWL FLING, Ticket Sales MOVIE MATINEE, The Best of Enemies Monday, January 6th: Starti ng at 9:00 AM Friday, January 17th: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Purchase your Super Bowl Fling ti ckets on January 6th A fi lm based on the book The Best starti ng at 9AM through Jan. 24th at Noon. Tickets are of Enemies: Race and Redempti on $1/$2 each. in the New South by Osha Gray Davidson. It focuses on the rivalry TUESDAY'S TALK, Consumers' Counsel of Ohio between Civil Rights Acti vist Ann Tuesday, January 7th: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Atwater and Ku Klux Klan leader C. P. The Offi ce of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel will share some Ellis. Reservati ons requested by Jan. 10th by calling ti ps with us on understanding your uti lity bills. Learn how (740) 345-0821. to access valuable budget resources and what your rights are as a consumer. Reservati ons requested by Dec. 31st by TUESDAY'S TALK, Thyroid Concerns calling (740) 345-0821. Tuesday, January 21st: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Join us on Tuesday, as Dr. De Santi s from Licking Memorial GAME DAY, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Heath Systems will be here to educate us on the Thursday, January 9th: 10:00 - 12:00 PM signs & symptoms of diff erent types of thyroid issues. Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Join us as we have a Reservati ons requested by Jan. 14th by calling rematch with the Licking Valley Leo Club. Study up because (740) 345-0821. they are coming back to win!!!! Reservati ons requested by Jan. 2nd by calling (740) 345-0821. WEDNESDAY'S TALK, Licking County Archives nd EVENING ENTERTAINMENT, The Marlings Wednesday, January 22 : 1:00 - 2:00 PM th Miranda Shields from Licking Monday, January 13 : 5:30 - 6:30 PM County Archives will be here to off er Please join us for a fun evening assistance on how to research Licking of singing entertainment with the County history through the Archives. Marlings. Reservati ons requested by Reservati ons requested by Jan. 15th by Jan. 6th by calling (740) 345-0821. calling (740) 345-0821. TUESDAY'S TALK, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Exercising and stretching Ohio Medical Marijuana Update Wednesday, January 22nd: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 14th: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Exercising and stretching. It’s the ti me of year when Join us as the Executi ve Director of many people resolve to improve their diet and exercise the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, regime. That always sounds like a good idea to me! Steve Schierholt, stops by to discuss We’ll be learning stretching and strength exercises as updates to the Ohio Medical well as giving tutorials on how to use the equipment in Marijuana Control Program. He will the LCAP exercise room. Lace up your tennies and join also explain how to get registered for us! Reservati ons requested by Jan. 15th by use and purchase. So don't miss out. Reservati ons requested calling (740) 345-0821. by Jan. 7th by calling (740) 345-0821. THURSDAY'S TALK, Poetry WHAT'S COOKING CLASS, Meal Kits Thursday, January 23rd: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 15th: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Join the Licking County Library, It seems like more and more meal kit providers are and us as we explore some popping up every day. If you have never tried one, you’ll poetry literature that uses want to be in this class.