1. Healthcare

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE
FEBRUARY 2015
T HE
FLY E R
A Publication of the Fairborn Senior Center Association
YOUR ITINERARY: WITH ELLEN
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
FSC: ABOUT US
2
PAUL PONDERS
3
ACTIVITIES
4
HOMEMAKING
5
SPECIAL EVENTS
6
CALENDAR
8
CARE
11
COORDINATON
TRANSPORTATION
12
SPECIAL POINTS OF
INTEREST:
 Scheduling Changes, pg. 3
 Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance, pg. 3
 Lunch and Learn, pg. 3
 Memory Loss Q&A, pg. 6
 Traveling Lunch, pg. 7
 Medicare Advocates, pg. 11
Happy Valentine’s Day. You are all my valentines.
Just a reminder, our VITA volunteers will be here to start doing income taxes. They
will be here Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting February 3rd. The hours are
9 am; 10 am; 11 am; 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Please call for an appointment.
Back in September of 2006 we received our 2006 Startrans Ford E 350 passenger and
two wheelchair capabilities Van. Our plans will be to
replace the Van in 2016. Currently the Van has
124,351 miles. In 2014 our van went 15,395 miles for
1,764 one way trips. This Van is primary used for
medical transport including dialysis. We spent over
$2,000 in maintenance and repair costs in 2014. We
feel this vehicle will have outlived its useful life. We
travel to Soin, Greene Memorial, Wright Patt, Good
Sam North, Miami Valley South, Springfield Regional,
Southview, Grandview and Miami Valley Hospitals and
all the Doctors around these local hospitals, Medical
facilities in Fairborn, Xenia, Beavercreek and Huber
Heights just to name a few. In discussion with our Transportation Department, we feel
that it is time to replace this vehicle. In researching costs for this vehicle replacement,
we are looking at approximately $80,000 to replace our van. We will be applying for
assistance in purchasing this vehicle through Federal Transit Administration. We have
purchased vehicles before using the Federal Transit Administration Program. When
ordering the vehicle, we will need to make a one-time payment equal to 20% of the
value of the vehicle being purchased. We are so fortunate to be able to work with this
organization to obtain this new vehicle. We need your help. In the next year and half
we will need assistance in raising the $16,000. Please consider making a donation to
our Van fund. As we fondly refer to her as 085, we appreciate the mileage she has
taken us and looking forward to continuing traveling with her until 2016.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS. WE APPRECIATE ALL
YOU DO FOR US.
Remember our Christmas in Action program is still taking applications. If you or you
know someone that is in need of home repairs and lives in City of Fairborn, please
have them contact me at 937-878-4141. We will go over application process.
Ellen
THE FLYER
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FAIRBORN SENIOR CENTER
325 North Third Street • Fairborn • OH • 45324
937.878.4141
Website: www.fairbornseniors.org
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:30pm
Check the newsletter mailing label to find out when your
your membership expires.
Dues are $20 per year for individuals or $35 per year for couples.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President:
Martin Bartik
CHEER CARDS
Vice President: Florence Krikke
Virginia Bonkofsky
Past President: Charles Leath
Robert( Mr. Maggie ) Taylor
Secretary:
Donna Wilson
Treasurer:
Barbara Henz
Sandy Baker
Robert Lloyd
David Green
Linda Hall
Art Myers
Dan Kirkpatrick
Paul Newman
Beanie Holtz
Connie Newman
SYMPATHY
Family of Agnes Bruton
Gordon Anderson ( Grandson)
Lloyd Gehring ( Brother)
Family of Dorothy Cordial
Charlie
“The Puzzle Man”
Cox
NEW MEMBERS
CENTER STAFF
Pam Simington
Patricia Swartout
Martina Tobin
Executive Director
Marge Lawson
Kenneth Lawson
Betty Frank
Ellen Slone-Farthing
Betty K. Ealey
Administrative Assistant
Leona Henrich
FEBRUARY SPONSOR: THE SUMMIT
Financial Clerks
Joyce Hilgeman
Many residents are initially drawn to the Summit for it's location,
nestled at the top of Park Hills Drive in one of Fairborn's serene
residential areas.
Delores Williams
Activities Coordinator
Paul Newman Jr.
Care Coordination Director
Nina Killingsworth, LSW
Care Coordination Associates
Karen Slattery BSW
Connie Thompson
Homemaker Coordinator
Darlene Matteson
Homemakers
Kim Decker
Iris Hilgeman
Sharon Jones
Lillie Kelly
April Kinman
Brenda Lindsey
Karen Powers
Rita Puckett
Tara Smith
Carla Smith
Loretta Thompson
Pat Wallen
Shirley Walters
Pam McCreary
Norma Lewis
Jane Barcelona
Offering retirement and assisted living apartments, the Summit
provides compassionate care and unique services. Life can be
great at any stage, at any age! The facility is equipped with a 58unit independent and assisted living community and a 27-unit
memory care community. They are CPI certified in memory care.
From their residents to their associates to the greater community
they serve, the Summit is all about maximizing the potential of
every life they touch. Their goal is to create a radiant organization
where people, including their residents and their employees, are
loved, inspired and able to thrive. You see Sandy Baker here at
the Center every week, mostly dropping off her fabulous dishes—or participating in our activities! She is a wonderful sponsor, so
please thank her when you see her!
Betty Seaman
Transportation Coordinators
Jim Adams, Charlotte Brady
Van Drivers
Gary Agnor, Bob Naragon
Custodian and Maintenance
David Matteson Jr.
The Fairborn Senior Citizens Association is funded by the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2, United Way
of Greater Dayton, Greene County Council on Aging, city of Fairborn, Bath Township, membership
dues, participation fees, fundraisers and donations.
FEBRUARY 2015
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PAUL PONDERS...
Please note the following Activities Updates and scheduling changes. This information is updated regularly and posted in
the lobby of the Center under “Activities Announcements”. Please refer to that posting for the most up-to-date information.
BIG CHANGES! It’s Tax Time once again at the Center. Jerry Carroll and the VITA volunteers will be
here in the Arts and Crafts room at the Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, February
4 through April 16. Please call the Center or stop in to set up an appointment. During this period,
we ask your patience as many activities will be accommodated in other rooms within the building.
The Fairborn Barbershop Chorus will meet in the Multipurpose Room February 3 through April 14.
Fellas, you return to the Arts and Crafts Room on April 21.
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The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet in the Game Room February 18 and March 18.
Wii Bowling will be from 1:30-3:30pm on February 18 and March 18.
Coffee and Conversation (formerly Healing Hearts) will meet in the Game Room February 10, March 10 and April 14.
The Miami Valley Quilters Guild, which meets at 10:00am on the fourth Monday of every month, will now take place in the
Arts and Crafts Room.
Art Class will take place from 1-3:30pm on Thursday, February 12th and 26th, at the Terri Lynn Art Studio and Gallery, 415
W. Main Street, Downtown Fairborn. Phone number is: 937-308-6955. Classes will take place at the studio throughout the
winter. Cost is $12 and includes everything you need to create your masterpiece!
Yoga: Melinda will not be here to teach Yoga on Monday, February 16th, but substitute yoga instructor, Josie Reno, will fill in.
Should you choose to attend Yoga on this day, there will be a suggested donation of $2 or $3.
Walgreen’s Bingo is back to its regular schedule, the 4th Friday of every month. This month it’s scheduled for Friday,
February 27, at 1:30pm. 50+ members only.
LUNCH AND LEARN. Did you know that most accidents among seniors 65 and older occur at home? Join Sandy Baker from
the Summit at Park Hills for an informational lunch entitled “Safety In The Home” which covers the steps you might take to
keep yourself safer in the place where you spend most of your time. Sandy will provide a light lunch for free. Tuesday,
February 3rd, at 11:30am. Sign up in the lobby.
POT LUCK! Our monthly Pot Luck lunch will be on Friday, February 13th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm. We’ll be having a
Valentine’s Day theme, so wear your heart on your sleeve and get creative with your dish and attire! Remember to purchase
your ticket in advance at the Front Desk. Cost is $3—-or free, if you bring a dish. Those bringing a dish will enter our raffle for
a free annual membership! Sign up in the lobby, pay at the Front Desk.
MARDI GRAS! “Get your beads on” at our Mardi Gras lunch on Fat Tuesday, February 17th, at 11:30am. Chef Leroy serves
up some gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and king cake —-all to the sound of some LIVE New Orleans Dixieland music
from our very own Joe DiGiorgio. $5 tickets available at the Front Desk.
TRAVELING LUNCH. Because of Mardi Gras, this month’s Traveling Lunch will take us to the Golden Corral in Beavercreek a
week later than usual--on Tuesday, February 24th. The restaurant will extend their senior discount earlier for us, so you must
pay $9 in advance when you sign up at the Front Desk. Your $9 covers your drink, buffet and tip. Meet at the Center no later
than 10:45am on Tuesday, February 24th.
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ACTIVITIES
LUNCHEONS
EDUCATION
JUST FOR FUN
Pot Luck
Computer Help
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Second Friday,
February 13th, 11:30am
First and Third Mondays
“The Happy Hookers”
Schedule some time with our new
instructor, Jim Reihle. There is no set
agenda for this activity. Need instruction
on the use of software, anti-virus advice
or your new tablet? Need a repair? Jim
will assist you in any way he can with
your computer needs. Use the computer
in his ThinkCentre computer lab or bring
your own. Sign up by the Friday prior is
required. See the sign up sheet in the
lobby on the Activity Sign Up table.
Wednesdays, 11:00am
Please sign up at the front desk if you
plan on attending. The cost is free if
you bring a dish to share, otherwise the
cost for lunch is $3.
Three F’s Lunch
Thursdays at 11:30am
$3.00 donation suggested.
($1 towards the Center and a
suggested $2 donation to the program)
Fun, Food & Fellowship. This lunch is
supported by the Older Americans Act
and served here at the Center. Sign up
by noon the day before. You must be
60+ to take part.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Yoga Class
Mondays at 3:30pm
Cost: $1. Please sign up at the front
desk. Melinda Klark, licensed Yoga
instructor, offers a wonderful way to
improve strength and balance.
In addition to the baby hats, booties and
blankets for Soin Hospital, the Happy
Hookers are also making items for our
fundraisers and the Interfaith Hospitality
Network Homeless Shelter in Xenia.
Some are doing this at home and others
meet to work on items together. Just
come any Wednesday. We have a
wonderful time together!
Hula Lessons
Dulcimer Classes
Mondays at 12:00pm—Beginners
Mondays at 1:00pm—Intermediate
Cost: $4 per class.
The “finger picking” technique class has
begun. We try to have a dulcimer for you
to borrow, if you do not have your own.
Please call the front desk to let us know
if you are planning to attend.
Guitar Lessons
Friday at 12:30pm
Cost: $6; sign up at the Front Desk.
Wright State University Alumnus Kyleen
Downes teaches Beginning Guitar
classes on Friday afternoons.
The Bingo Crew!
Thursdays, 2:00pm
Cost: $4 per class. First class free.
Our Hula class with instructor Tera Pyatt
will begin again in the spring. Please
watch here for more information.
FEBRUARY 2015
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
Barbershop:
Tuesday, 1:00pm
Beading:
Wednesday, 5:30pm
Membership Bingo:
First & Third Friday, 1:30pm
Walgreens Bingo:
Fourth Friday, 1:30pm
Bridge:
Thursday, 1:00pm
Checkbook Balancing Assistance: Call Ellen to schedule
Computer Help:
First and Third Monday, 1-3:00pm
(Please sign up by the Friday prior.)
Dominos:
Wednesday, 10:00am
Dulcimer Lessons:
Beginner Monday, 12:00pm
Intermediate Monday, 1:00pm
Euchre:
Monday, 1:00pm
Exercise:
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00am
Fitness:
Monday, 10:00am
Wednesday, 10:00am
Friday, 10:00am
Guitar Lessons:
Friday, 12:30pm
Happy Hookers (Knitting and Crocheting): Wed. 11am
Hula:
(Returns spring)
Line Dance (fee):
Beginner’s Plus Tuesday, 11:00am
Advanced Tuesday, 1:00pm
Silver Screen Matinee: Monday, noon
Pinochle:
Wednesday, 12:30pm
Thursday & Friday, 12:00pm
Walking:
Mon, Wed & Fri, 9:00am
Wii Bowling:
Wednesday, 1:00pm
Yoga:
Monday, 3:30PM
HOMEMAKING NEWS
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Happy February! During the cold days of
winter, you spend a lot of time in your home.
Let us help keep your home clean and pleasant
Our rates remain affordable and our staff
is ready to help you in your homes. Our services
include: cleaning, organizing, laundry, helping
with meal preparation and even running
errands around town. You may benefit from
this program if you are as young as 50 and
reside in the Fairborn/Bath Township area. Our
schedules are flexible and we can provide a
homemaker for one to four hours per visit.
Thank you all for your continued support of
this wonderful program! We look forward to
adding you to our list of growing clients. You
may know a friend that does not receive this
newsletter, so please share the information
about our program with them. We want this
program to expand and your referrals are
appreciated!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!!!
Give us a call at 878-4141, to schedule an
appointment
Darlene
Homemaker Spotlight for January is Brenda Lindsey
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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2
8
9
11
16
SILVER SCREEN MATINEE
22
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
2 : Babe
9 : Doctor Zhivago
16 : Love Actually
23 : Breakfast at Tiffany’s
9:00
10:00
Noon
Noon
1:00
1:00
1:00
3:30
Walking
Fitness
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Computer Help
Yoga
9:00
10:00
Noon
Noon
1:00
1:00
3:30
Walking
Fitness
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Yoga
9:00
10:00
Noon
12:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
3:30
Walking
Fitness
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Computer Help
Chair Yoga
9:00 Walking
23 10:00 Fitness
10:00
Noon
12:00
1:00
1:00
3:30
MVQG Sew In
Beginning Dulcimer
Silver Screen Matinee
Dulcimer Class
Euchre
Yoga
TUESDAY
WEDNESDA
3
4
10
10:00 Exercise
11:00 Beg. Plus Line Dance
11:30 Lunch and Learn:
“Safety In The Home”
1:00 Advanced Line Dance
1:00 Barbershop
10:00 Exercise
10:00 Blood Press. Clinic
10:30 Book Club
11:00 Beg. Plus Line Dance
1:00 Advanced Line Dance
1:00 Barbershop
1:00 Coffee & Conversation
2:00 Genealogy
11 9:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
5:30
Walk
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Wii B
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Walk
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Dom
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Wii B
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9:00 Walk
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18 10:00 Fitne
10:00 Exercise
11:00 Beg. Line Dance Canc.
11:30 Mardi Gras
1:00 Advanced Line Dance
1:00 Barbershop
24
9:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
5:30
10:00 Exercise
10:45 Traveling Lunch
11:00 Beg. Plus Line Dance
1:00 Advanced Line Dance
1:00 Barbershop
2:00 Legal Hour
10:00
11:00
Noon
12:30
1:00
5:30
25 9:00
Dom
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Pinoc
Wii B
Bead
Walk
10:00 Fitne
10:00 Domi
11:00 The H
12:30 Pinoc
1:00 Wii B
5:30 Bead
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
5
6
10:00
11:30
Noon
1:00
Exercise
3 F’s Lunch
Pinochle
Bridge
9:00
10:00
Noon
12:30
1:30
SATURDAY
Walking
Fitness Canceled
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
Membership Bingo
7
3 F’S LUNCH MENU
(FUN, FELLOWSHIP, FOOD)
12 10:00 Exercise
11:30
Noon
1:00
1:00
13
3 F’s Lunch
Pinochle
Bridge
Art Class-Terri’s Studio
9:00 Walking
10:00 Fitness
10:00 Sinclair Class
3 oz. Hamburger Pattie
10:00 Quilting Stitch-in
1/2c Italian Blend
11:30 Pot Luck (Ticket Req.)
Noon Pinochle
12:30 Guitar Lessons
19
10:00
11:30
Noon
1:00
Exercise
3 F’s Lunch
Pinochle
Bridge
26 10:00 Exercise
11:30 3 F’s Lunch
Noon Pinochle
1:00 Birthday and
New Member Party
1:00 Bridge
1:00 Art Class-Terri’s Studio
20 9:00
27
FEBRUARY 5
9:00
10:00
10:00
Noon
12:30
1:30
Walking
Hearing Aid Clinic
Fitness
Sinclair Class
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
Membership Bingo
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
Noon
12:30
1:30
Walking
Fitness
Sinclair Class
Quilting Stitch-in
Pinochle
Guitar Lessons
Walgreen’s Bingo
1/2c Potato Cubes
1 ea Fresh Fruit
FEBRUARY 12
oz. Broiled Chicken
1531/2c
Brussel Sprouts
1/2c Mixed Vegetables
1 bx Raisins
Bread/Milk
FEBRUARY 19
3 oz. Shredded BBQ Chicken
Baked Beans
221/2c
1/2c Peas
1 ea Fresh Fruit
Bun/Milk
FEBRUARY 26
3 oz. Cheeseburger Melt
1/2c Tater Tots
1/2c Peas & Carrots
1 ea Fresh Fruit
Bun/Milk
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DAY-TRIP CANCELATION POLICY AND CONSIDERATIONS
Please notify the Activities Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the event in order to receive a refund. All day-trip
cancelations will incur a $5.00 service charge, unless the cancelation is due to an emergency. If canceled after two weeks
prior to the event, no refund will be given. Limited room on chartered bus trips for walkers and wheelchairs.
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CARE COORDINATION
The OSHIIP-certified Care Coordination staff can guide you through the complicated Medicare process.
Before you turn 65 or change an existing Medicare plan, make an appointment to discuss your options.
The staff also directs clients to sources for house and yard work, transportation, personal care, shopping,
meals, and home health care. In addition, they provide crisis intervention for eviction, food, utility shut-off,
and family issues. You might be surprised how they can help you. Reach Care Coordination at: 878-4141,
extension 215. We are in need of volunteers!
HEAP applications are available here at the center and we have three people to help you fill them out and
to make copies of your originals to send along. This year you may re-verify PIPP Plus along with it at the
same time. So for that you may need a little more information however that is all explained on the
application form itself.
OHIO KEPRO is Quality Improvement Organization to advocate for those on Medicare and who are having a
problem. In this state you can call toll free 1-855-408-8557 and their fax # is 1-844-834-7130.
Medicare beneficiaries have the right to: 1) File a quality of care complaint with the QID (KEPRO); 2) File an
appeal of their discharge from a hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, or a hospice; 3)
Request Immediate Advocacy for immediate concerns. Medicare beneficiaries can file a complaint about
the quality of care that they received from a Medicare provider. KEPRO will have one of our physicians
review the medical record. He/she will determine if the beneficiary received the right care. If the right care
was not provided, the provider may be placed on a Quality Improvement plan for monitoring. Education
may also be provided in the area of concern. All complaints are not able to be addressed by a medical
record review. Examples of what can be reviewed: Misdiagnosis, Medication management,
Appropriateness of medical treatment. Examples of what cannot be reviewed: Rude behavior, Dirty
hospital room, Conversation, Care that occurred more than 3 years ago. Medicare beneficiaries have the
right to appeal their discharge from a: Hospital, Skilled nursing facility, Home health agency, Outpatient
rehabilitation, Hospice. The hospital staff is required to issue a Medicare beneficiary a notice called the
Important Message from Medicare. It explains the discharge appeal rights and provides the discharge
appeal telephone number. The beneficiary can call KEPRO and our Peer Reviewer will review the medical
record and determine if the beneficiary should stay longer. In all other instances besides a hospital
discharge, the beneficiary will be issued a notice called the Notice of Non Coverage. It explains the
discharge appeal rights and provides the discharge appeal telephone number. The beneficiary can call
KEPRO and our Peer Reviewer will review the medical record and determine if the beneficiary should
stay longer or if skilled services should continue. If Medicare beneficiary have immediate concerns, they
can call KEPRO and ask of an Immediate Advocacy. Our social workers can assist with working out
concerns with a provider. It is a voluntary effort for both the beneficiary and the provider.
Just one more note about Medicare for this month and it is this: If you have enrolled in a Medicare
Advantage plan and are not satisfied you may return to Original Medicare and enroll in a Medicare Plan D
(for drugs). However, you may not go into another Medicare Advantage plan unless you suddenly have
qualified for Extra Help which you did not have before you signed up during Open Enrollment in 2014.
Without the extra Help designation you will have to stay with the Original Medicare until next Open
Enrollment comes up and then you may choose something else for the following year. This opportunity is
good until February 14th only. ---Nina, Connie and Karen
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TRANSPORTATION
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Tired of hearing “Weather Permitting” when you set up a ride? Well Charlotte and Jim are tired of saying it
and then having to follow through and cancel transportation because there IS severe weather. Mother
Nature has not been kind this winter and she probably still has some additional surprises to deliver before
summer arrives. We will do our best to deliver the rides you have scheduled. However, your and our driver’s
safety is of primary concern when Mother Nature decides to give us another wintery blast. If it isn’t safe, we
will cancel transportation until it is safe.
As most of you know, on a priority basis, your Transportation Services Department provides rides to medical
appointments. But, did you know that, on a space available basis, we will also take you to just about any
other type appointment or place that you want to go, that is within our normal driving areas? Yes it’s true! If
you need to get your hair done at your favorite beauty parlor or barber shop, go to the bank, grocery store,
dry cleaners or coin laundry, etc.; just give us a call and set up a ride. How about going shopping at the Mall
at Fairfield Commons or to some other business, or maybe meet the “gang” for lunch at your favorite
restaurant!
Again, just give us a call and we will see if space is available. If it is and the weather permits, we will be
happy to take you. AS A REMINDER, we are not allowed to provide “same day transportation.” That means a
ride the same day you call or if you call after 12:30 PM the working day before your desired ride. However,
because of cancellations, if you call before 12:30 PM on the working day prior to the day you want a ride, we
may be able to fit you into the schedule, if space is available!
We also are asking for your help. If you know a senior citizen 60 years old or older, residing in Fairborn or
Bath Township, that could use our services, ask them to call us at 878-4141 ext. 216 and request a FREE
sign up package. That way, they can get registered as Transportation Services client and be able to take
advantage of our services. They DO NOT need to be a member of the Fairborn Senior Center, although we
would like them to become members, to take advantage of ANY of the Fairborn Senior Center’s services.
Remember to be happy and think warm thoughts. Spring will eventually arrive!
Jim & Charlotte
TRANSPORTATION
The Center’s vehicles operate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm. Schedule medical
appointments up to thirty days in advance. Next day transportation is provided only if space is available and
requested by 12:30pm the day before. There is no same day transportation available. Schedule
transportation by calling 878-4141, extension 216.
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HEALTH, SUPPORT AND LEGAL ADVICE
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the
third Wednesday at noon, here at the Fairborn Senior
Center. February 18th.
Coffee and Conversation. Just need to talk it
out? Come share some Coffee & Conversation with
Phil Hohulin, Spiritual Care Coordinator, at the
Hospice of the Miami Valley. We all experience grief
when we lose something of value to us. Retirement,
down-sizing, loss of a pet, disabilities, death of a
loved one and many other losses bring on a variety
of emotions and physical reactions. It is healing and
helpful to have others to talk things through
with. You are not alone. Hope to see you on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm. February 10th.
The R.A.P. (Relative as Parents) group, designed for
grandparents raising grandkids and other kinship
caregivers, meets the second Tuesday of the month,
10:00am at the Faith Community United Methodist
Church in Xenia. Call 1-937-376-5486 for more
information.
Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Clinic,
sponsored by Wright Nursing & Rehabilitation, on the
second Tuesday; 10:00am to 11:00am.
February 10th.
Free Hearing Aid Clinic, provided by Fairborn
Hearing Aid Center, 209 West Main Street, on the
third Friday from 9:00am to noon, February 20th.
Please Call or sign up at the desk beforehand.
Attorney David J. Cusack from Beavercreek hosts
the Legal Hour on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
February’s topic is: “Health Care Advance Directives
and Powers of Attorney”. Mr. Cusack will review and
explain the main health care advance directives in
Ohio-–the Ohio Living Will and the Ohio Health Care
Power of Attorney. He will also explain powers of
attorney for things other than health care (i.e.
financial matters). Do I need a Living Will? What’s
the difference between a Living Will and a Health
Care Power of Attorney? What can my agent in a
financial power of attorney do with my finances?
Attend the legal hour and find out. Please call or
stop at the front desk to sign up beforehand.
February 24th, 2pm.
The toddlers from
Wright State’s Mini
University.
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THE FLYER
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Our trip to La Comedia
Traveling Lunch at Roush’s
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FEBRUARY 2015
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FAIRBORN SENIOR CENTER
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Xenia, OH 45385
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Fairborn, OH 45324
Phone: 937-878-4141
Fax: 937-878-4775
Quilter’s Stitch-in
CLUB CALENDAR
Book Club
Foxy Reds
February 10th at 10:30am. We will be
discussing the same book as last time.
WOLF HALL by Hilary Mantel (604
pp). England in the 1520s is a
heartbeat from disaster. If the king
dies without a male heir, the country
could be destroyed by civil war. Henry
VIII wants to annul his marriage of 20
years and marry Anne Boleyn. The
pope and most of Europe oppose
him. Into this impasse steps Thomas
Cromwell: a wholly original man, a
charmer and a bully, both idealist and
opportunist, astute in reading people,
and implacable in his ambition. But
Henry is volatile--one day tender, one
day murderous. Cromwell helps him
break the opposition, but what will be
the price of his trimph?
February 3rd at 11:30am.
The Foxy Reds will dine at Flying Tiger,
Fairborn . We hope to see everyone
there.
Cross-stitch Stitch-in
February 10th at 6:30pm. The
Cross-stitch group meets the second
Wednesday of the month in the
evening. Bring your project. If you don’t
know how to cross-stitch, someone
with experience will happily share
instruction in the craft.
Joy & Gene
February 13th and 27th.
$1 members; $2 nonmembers. The
Quilters meet the second and fourth
Fridays of every month at 10:00am.
Everyone interested in quilting is
welcome. Work on a project, get
help with a project, or learn
something new. If you machine
piece, bring your machine. Quilting
Instructor Linda Adams will help
you.
Genealogy
February 10th at 2:00pm.
Let’s Talk Genealogy: The
Genealogy Group meets the second
Tuesday of the month at 2pm.
Topics of interest are discussed
each month and the development
of the groups research is often
covered. Newcomers to genealogy
have many ways to research. The
group will be glad to help with tips
and resources for starting your
research.