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Centerpiece
Hyde Park Center
...an eastside
Cincinnati
neighborhood
center for
people 55+
hpcenter.org
Transportation
Meals
Activities
Social Services
Membership
 Individual
$25
 Married
Couple $40
 Supporting
$40
 Sustaining
$55
Membership is not
required to participate in Center
activities or
services,
but your support
significantly
helps us
provide these
programs.
Open
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.
-4:30 p.m.
2800 Erie Ave.
Cincinnati, OH
45208
513-321-6816
President’s Day 2015
Monday, February 16
(Center Closed)
Presidential Trivia...
~The oldest president inaugurated was
Reagan (age 69); the youngest was Kennedy
(age 43). Theodore Roosevelt, however, was
the youngest man to become president...he
was 42 when he succeeded McKinley, who
had been assassinated.
~Six presidents had no children. John Tyler,
father of fifteen, had the most.
~Presidents Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe
all died on the 4th of July
~Andrew Jackson is the only president to
serve in both the Revolutionary War and the
War of 1812. He was the also only president to
have been a prisoner of war.
~Benjamin Harrison graduated from Miami
University, Oxford, Ohio (1852).
~Herbert Hoover was the first president to
donate his salary to charity.
~John Kennedy is the only president to win a
Pulitzer Prize, for his biography Profiles
in Courage.
Hyde Park Center
February, 2015
Vol. 41 Issue 2
This Month
at Hyde Park Center…
Cincinnati Underground
Deb Price
Wednesday, February 25
1:00 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Party
Friday, February 13 11:30 a.m.
~ Bingo afterward
Book Discussion
Tuesday, February 24
10:00 a.m.
Philomena by Martin Sixsmith
Healthy U ~ Chronic
Disease Management
Six Week Course Starts
Thursday, March 19th
9:30 a.m. – Noon
~ See Page 7.
~Jimmy Carter was the first president
born in a hospital.
~James Madison (1751-1836) was the shortest
president of the United States, standing at
only 5’4”. He never weighed more than 100
pounds.
~Warren Harding was the first president to
make a speech over the radio, and the first to
ride to his inauguration in a car.
“You know you're in love when
you don't want to fall asleep
because reality is finally better
than your dreams.”
~Dr. Seuss
Friends
Donor Appreciation
In Memory of John Butarain
Connie Pepper
Donations received December 1-31, 2014:
Sustaining Angels ($1000+)
In Honor of David Klingshirn
Mary Holt
Claire Wilger
The Crosset Family Foundation
of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Greenwald
Alison Goss Herschede
Mr. & Mrs. William Knodel
The Luther Charitable Foundation
The Sutphin Family Foundation
The Mulford Family Fund
of The Cambridge Foundation
In Honor of the Tuesday Sewing Group
Elizabeth Hardy
Birthday Cake Sponsor
Donna Kinney
In Memory of May Belle Barrett
Dr. & Mrs. John Leibold
Supporting Angels ($500-$999)
In Honor of Day Lemming
Minnie Mehuron
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Adams
A.T. Folger Jr.-Lowe Simpson Fund
of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Janice Kagermeier
Jean Kearns
Sarah Kleiner
Betty Moscove
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Paulsen
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sathe
Mr. & Mrs. Len Sauers
Ruth Schwallie
Jan Seymour
In Memory of RoseAnne Berge
Pamela Berge & J. David Siebert
Iris Ball
Anne Bodkin
Jack Borchers
Col. & Mrs. Frank Care
Mr. & Mrs. David Clodfelter
Robert Corcoran
Ronda Deel
John Eilers
Julia Foster
Catherine Gannon
Marietta Garber
Louise Gibson
Ralph Ginocchio
Bev & Don Good
Patricia Harmann
Dr. Rae Hartman
Margaret Horne
Robert Howell
Erin & Rick Immell
Kathy Ison
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keefe
Dale Kester
Sarah Knopf
Carol Kruse
Jim Kummer
Angels ($200-$499)
Eleanor Botts
Lucille Carothers
Mr. & Mrs. William Culp
Howard Fogle
Janet Hess
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bolster
Deb Cyprych
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Johann
In Honor of Ruth Keefe
Mr. & Mrs. Albert McGrover
Mary Schap
Bette & Jack Stith
Annette Vonder Ahe
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Friends
cont.
Please Help Us Spread the
Word About Our Center!
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lemming
Marjorie Liggett
Mr. & Mrs. Steven McCord
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Melcher
Jeffrey Nicholas
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Palermo
Juanita Pape
Mr. & Mrs. James Rice
Iva Ritner
Gerry Rohde
Jeanne Rolfes
David Schwartz
A.C. Sekhar
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Spitler
Ruth Stechschulte
Mary Stern
Virginia Stirling
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Storey
Mr. & Mrs. John Stowe
Regina Tippens
Janis Wakeman
John Warrington
Doug Watts
Mr. & Mrs. John Williams
Mr. & Mrs. C.K. Wright
One of the best ways to let people know
about Center services is through our current
members. Many of you have invited friends,
neighbors and your children (yes, we have
members whose children are 55 & older) to
come to the Center, and we appreciate your
efforts.
Please help us continue to spread the word!
If you know someone who would benefit
from coming to the Center, let Cathy or Susan know and we will send them a current
newsletter and follow-up with a phone call.
Also, if you belong to a group at church, or
often see a group of friends, and you would
like one of us to come and give a brief talk
about the Center let us know.
You are our best ambassadors because you
can communicate first-hand how much you
enjoy HPC and how Center services help you.
Please contact Cathy or Susan with any
questions, 321-6816.
Do you have
a Kroger Plus Card?
When you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger
Plus Card for added savings Kroger makes
donations to local charities through the Kroger
Community Rewards program. You can
select Hyde Park Center for Older Adults
to receive contributions from Kroger!
JEFFREY NICHOLAS
Elder Law Attorney
[email protected]
(513) 530-5050

Specializing in Medicaid Planning immediately before or
after Nursing Facility admission

Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, & Advanced Directives

Medicaid Planning & Applications

Veterans Benefits

Medicare Appeals
Helping seniors & their families meet the legal challenges
that come with aging with dignity & respect.
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If you do not use a computer please call the
Center at 321-6816 to set a time to come in
and a staff member will set up a Hyde Park
Center Community Rewards account for you.
If you already have a Kroger online account sign
on to your account and add Hyde Park Center in
the Community Rewards section using
HPC’s ID # 99544.
Note: You can change your deserving charities.
Please select Hyde Park Center for
a month or two. Thank you.
Celebrating January
& February, 2015
Member
Birthdays This Month…
Betze Brown
Velma Cook
Roger Hamilton
Elizabeth Hardy
Janice Kagermeier
Donna Kinney
Lucille Longshore
Alma Oser
Juanita Pape
Mary Belle Porter
Heather Stewart
Priscilla Walford
Reservations are now being taken for:
Healthy U~Chronic Disease Management
Starts Thursday, March 19
AARP Defensive Driving Course
Thursday, March 26
Reservations open on Tuesday, February 3 at 9:00 a.m.:
Walmart
Tuesday, February 3
Mystery Lunch Members Special
Tuesday, February 17
Grilled Cheese/Tomato Soup Lunch
Tuesday, February 24
Museum Center
Thursday, February 26
Trader Joe’s
Tuesday, March 3
“There is no old age. There is,
as there always was, just you.”
~Carol Grace, Actress & Author
The Christ Hospital Health
Network
Needs Volunteers!
Seeking personable and
compassionate individuals
or couples to serve as
ambassadors for out
patients, their families
and guests. Be a host
or greeter at any of our
locations. Training
provided. Call Volunteer
Services for more
information.
513-585-2244
Home Owners…
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don’t panic!...
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So You Don’t Waste Time.”
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#1 Plumber in Cincinnati
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[email protected]
OH License PL16160
KY License M7256
Cash, Checks Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express
As a member of the Hyde Park Center present this ad
and you will receive $10 off the $49 service call fee.
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Movies cont.
100 Foot Journey The family of talented cook
Hassan Kadam has seen both culinary delights and
profound loss. Drifting through Europe after fleeing
political violence in India that killed their mother
and the family restaurant business, the Kadams arrive in France. Once there, a chance auto accident
and the kindness of a young woman named Marguerite inspires Papa Kadam to set up a Indian restaurant. Unfortunately, this puts the Kadams in direct
competition with the snobbish Madame Mallory's
acclaimed haute cuisine establishment across the
street where Marguerite also works as a sous-chef.
February Activities
Center Lunch Program
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Noon
You will not find a lunch program like ours anywhere
in the city. Check out the good meals on the menu
page. Lunch is served at noon, and arrangements can
be made if you would like to be served at a different
time (between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) You can also
substitute a chicken or fish entrée on any lunch day.
Please let us know when you make your reservation
if you want to change your dining time or entrée. If
you are 60 years old or older we ask for a donation of
$4.00. If you are under 60 years of age the charge is
$8.00. Milk and water are included, and you may
have tea or coffee for an additional 50 cents. Come
and enjoy a great meal with great people!
St. Vincent This comedy stars Bill Murray as a
crusty old man who ends up caring for the son of his
new neighbor. Although he's a cynic who gambles,
drinks, and frequents strip clubs, Vincent turns out
to be exactly the mentor the 12-year-old kid needs
as the young one adjusts to his parents' divorce and
life at a new school.
Saving Mr. Banks Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney tries for 20 years
to obtain the rights to the book Mary Poppins. Walt
pulls out all the stops but author P.L. Travers won’t
budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about
the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set
Mary Poppins free.
Movies for February
Please check the calendar for dates and times.
We have purchased some new releases, and will purchase 2015 Academy Award winners and Nominees
as available. We do not charge admission for movies,
but we are happy to accept donations, any amount, to
cover the cost of purchasing/renting movies. Please
let Cathy know if there is a specific movie you would
like to see.
Movies on Demand Center Library
We now have a DVD player hooked up to the television in the Center Library so you can view movies
you have missed on the regular schedule. If you
would like to watch one of the Center’s movies
please see Cathy and she will let you know the
availability of the library and set up your movie.
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys is a musical biography
of the Four Seasons…the rise, the tough times and
personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group
of friends whose music became symbolic
of a generation.
Zentangle
Fridays, 10:00 a.m.
Anyone can do it! The Zentangle Method is an
easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create
beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
It provides a fun and lighthearted way to relax.
Come and find out what it is all about. See Cathy
with any questions. Supplies are provided anytime
you may want to come in and create.
The Butler This film tells the story of a White
House butler who served eight American presidents
over three decades. The film traces the dramatic
changes that swept American society during this
time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and
beyond, and how those changes affected this man's
life and family.
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Shopping at Walmart
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 10
Cost for transportation on $5.00 is due by Friday,
February 6.
Word Games
Wednesday, February 11
Planning for 2015
Wednesday, February 18
Please join Cathy on February 18 at 12:45 p.m. in the
lounge to talk about possible trips, programs, meal
suggestions, etc., for 2015. If you cannot come to the
meeting please either call in your suggestions or drop
a list off at the front desk. Your feedback is greatly
appreciated.
12:45 p.m.
We’ll start with playing Find the Words. We’ll play
4 games with a prize for the person who finds all the
correct words first. Come and join us after lunch on
Wednesday, February 18, 12:45 p.m.
January & February Birthday
Wednesday, February 18
Noon
On Wednesday, February 18th we will celebrate January and February birthdays. As a 2015 Center member you are invited to our monthly birthday luncheon
during your birthday month. If you cannot come to
the luncheon you can use the mailed certificate for
lunch any regular meal day during your birthday
month. If you are not a member and are 60 years or
older you are welcome to come to lunch on your
birthday a donation of $4.00.
Euchre Lessons 12:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, February 11, 18 & 25
Cheryl Ruthman will be here to teach Euchre. Please
let us know if you plan to come in for lessons.
Valentine’s Day Party
Friday, February 13
Book Discussion
Tuesday, February 24
Philomena by Martin Sixsmith
11:30 a.m.
Let us know if you will be joining us for our Valentine’s Day Party on Friday, February 13. Enjoy
a delicious lunch (see menu) and prizes for those
dressed in the most red. Following lunch stay and
play Valentine’s Day Bingo. Please make your
reservations as you usually do for lunch.
Valentine’s Day Bingo
Friday, February 13
10:00 a.m.
In 1952, Philomena Lee, a young unwed Irish Catholic woman, was sent away to an abbey in County Tipperary to await the birth of her illegitimate child. After surviving a harrowing breech birth attended to
only by an inexperienced nun, Philomena learned she
had to work in the abbey for three years to pay off the
cost of her care. At the end of Philomena’s service,
Anthony was taken from her to be placed with any
person the abbey’s Superior deemed “fit and proper.”
An American couple adopted Anthony, took him to
the States, and changed his name to Michael Hess.
Philomena embarks on a 50 year search to find her
son.
12:45 p.m.
If you are not coming to the February 13th party but
would like to play bingo please join us at 12:45 p.m.
Special prizes included!
Mystery Lunch Members Special
Tuesday, February 17
12:45 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
Grilled Cheese with Ham & Tomato Soup Lunch
Tuesday, February 24
11:30 a.m.
This trip is open to those with a 2015 Center Membership. $5.00 for transportation is due by Wednesday, February 11. We need a minimum of 4 people to
offer this trip.
Join us for a lunch of grilled cheese, tomato soup,
fruit salad, beverage and an ice cream bar for dessert.
Payment of $5.00 for those 60 & older, under 60,
$10.00, is due by, Wednesday, February 18. We need
a minimum of 10 people to offer this lunch.
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With the help of two trained facilitators, an easy-toread book, and the support of their peers, participants
brainstorm ways to overcome barriers to healthy living, including relaxation techniques, diet changes,
managing sleep and fatigue, using medications correctly, communication with medical providers, and
exercise. Participants set goals and report on their
progress each week. There are no bad ideas and participants learn from each other’s past experiences.
Please see Cathy if you would like to sign up for this
program.
Cincinnati Underground with Deb Price
Wednesday, February 25
1:00 p.m.
No, this is not about our city’s almost subway! We
will “visit” some of the region’s most famous
cemeteries and their “residents.” And we’ll do this
without leaving the Center! Join us for this fascinating program.
Museum Center
10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 26
Take this opportunity to visit your favorite museum
or the Omnimax Theatre at Cincinnati’s beautiful
Museum Center. Currently there is a special exhibit
on mummies from around the world. You are
responsible for admission to any museum you
choose, and the mummy exhibit is an additional
$17.50. $5.00 cost for transportation is due to HPC
by Friday, February 20. We need a minimum of 4
people to offer this trip.
AARP Defensive Driving Course Thursday,
March 26 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
This course is designed to help you accomplish a
number of things… update your driving knowledge,
learn defensive- driving skills, compensate for normal age related physical changes, reduce your traffic
violations, crashes and chances for injuries and drive
more safely. Consult your insurance agent to see if
you can get a discount on your insurance by taking
the class. No testing will be done. Cost: AARP members $12.00, non-members $14.00, with checks made
payable to AARP. Bring your driver license and
AARP card to class. Call the Center at 321-6816 to
reserve a space in this valuable class.
Coming in March...
Trader Joe’s Tuesday, March 3
10:00 a.m.
$5.00 for transportation is due by Wednesday,
February 25. We need a minimum of 4 people to offer this trip.
Center Open on a Sunday Afternoon?
Healthy U ~ Chronic Disease Management
Six Week Course starts Thursday, March 19th
9:30 a.m. -Noon
This six week course aims to help people with
chronic conditions take control of their health, feel
better, do more, and even save money on health care
costs. Called the Healthy-U Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program, the series will run from
March 19 to April 23 on Thursday mornings at 9:30
am, at Hyde Park Center for Older Adults, 2800 Erie
Avenue.
Would you like the Center to be open occasionally
on a Sunday afternoon? We would show a movie,
you could play cards, dominoes etc. Please let Cathy
know if Sunday is a time you would come to HPC
and if there is enough interest
we will get it scheduled.
Center Garden Fund
You can help us raise money for plants for the Center
garden with a $10.00 donation. Your contribution
can be made in honor of or in memory of someone
special ($10.00 per name.) We will post a laminated
scroll in the garden as a tribute to those recognized.
Donation forms can be picked up at the front desk,
or send in the information. If you have any
questions please contact Cathy.
Thank you in advance for your support.
The course is free to any adults with health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sickle cell disease, depression, or any other chronic health issues, as well
as their caregivers. To register, call 321-6816. The
class size is limited, so reserve a place soon. The evidence-based course is sponsored by the Council on
Aging of Southwestern Ohio.
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Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Cincinnati, OH
Permit No. 7295
Hyde Park Center
for Older Adults
2800 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45208
CURRENT RESIDENT or
Hyde Park Center for Older Adults
The Center welcomes anyone age 55 and older to attend programs, meals
and activities at our beautiful, historic “home.”
In-home social work services and transportation are available to residents of
East End, Hyde Park, Madisonville, Mount Lookout, Oakley,
O’Bryonville, South Norwood.
The Hyde Park Center receives support from the Ohio Department of
Aging through the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, United Way,
City of Cincinnati, community churches, foundations and private individuals.
Andy Sathe
President, Board of Trustees
Deb Cyprych
Executive Director
Cathy Colque
Assistant Director
Susan Pittman
Director of Social Services
Terese J. Munro
Development Director
Editor
Phone 513/321-6816
FAX 513/321-1537
hpcenter.org
email: [email protected]
Center Membership
Membership provides valuable financial support. All members receive home delivery
of the Centerpiece, a birthday-month lunch certificate, and gift shop discount.
Membership Levels:
Sustaining $55 Supporting $40 Active $25 Couples $40
Call 321-6816 for more information.
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