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| DIRECTORY Page 1: Officers' Columns, Social Events, Programs, Activities, Miscellaneous News Items Page 2: Scheduled Travel/Trips Information, More Activities, Miscellaneous News Items Page 3: RECURRING ITEMS: Membership, Congregate Meals, Friend Trips, Weather Closing/Delay Information, Project One Hope FREE Community Meals, more Phone Numbers Page 4: Sunshine Report, Scoreboard (Bridge & Bowling), Committees, Officers & Trustees Page 5: Website News, Webmaster Comments The NEXT ISSUE is scheduled to be uploaded to the web on or about THE END OF THIS MO. ============================================================================ FEBRUARY 2012 Vol. 2012 Issue No. 2 Published Monthly LEAP YEAR LUNCH & BAKE SALE Fundraiser I hope you have signed up to bring some delicious homemade soup and equally delicious baked goods for our Leap Year Soup Lunch and Bake Sale on leap year day, February 29. The sign-up sheet is at the front desk and you can make food, volunteer to help, or make monetary donations to this fundraiser if you cannot help in any other way. Everything you do is appreciated! We are offering a big bowl of soup, 1/2 of a sandwich, a nice dessert, and a drink for the ridiculous price of $5 - you can't beat that! The ticket sales are going well, but if you do not have yours yet, you should try to do so soon. There will be one seating at 11:30 and another seating at 12:30. After lunch is over, we sell any leftover soup; please return about 1 p.m. when we will start selling it. Since this is a fundraiser, all non-members. like family and friends. are invited to attend. If you have anyone that is interested in joining, this would be a great way to introduce that person to the center. Please bring soup already hot in a crock pot with the pot lid and ladle labeled with your name and name of soup by 10 am. on Feb. 29. It is very difficult to look at the soup and know what it is so please include a note as to the kind of soup it is. We need the soup early so we can get all of them plugged in and arranged by kind of soup. Please bring a big spoon or a ladle. All baked goods must be here by 10 a.m. and labeled with name of item. Please see Treva or call her at 233- 2279 if you have any questions. Snow day: if closed Feb. 29 for weather, event will be held Friday, March 2. Please leave both dates open Treva Couturier, Ways & Means Committee Chairman PRESENTATION Hearing Loss and the Effect on Memory Problems If you are worried about memory loss, don’t miss this informative and fun presentation that will teach you how to lower your risk of developing memory problems. Studies show that hearing loss not only exacerbates the symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia, but may also be an important risk factor in developing the diseases. Studies also show that maintaining an active lifestyle leads to lower rates of memory problems. Becoming a volunteer in the community can be an effective way to increase self-confidence and promote physical and mental health. During this interactive presentation from United Rehabilitation Services (URS), you will also learn about volunteer opportunities with local children and adults with disabilities. This presentation will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15. Please sign the clipboard on the desk or call 233-9999 to register. Open to the community. COMPUTER FIRST AID FOR SENIORS Do you want to know the myths and facts about your computer and electronic toys? Need help with your computer, Kindle, Nook, eBooks or any of the current electronic computer devices including game devices you received for the holidays? Hillary Ricoma can help you understand how to operate and use them more effectively. Drop in from 10-11:30 a.m. on any Thursday and be prepared with your specific questions; bring your laptop if you use one and your Kindle, Nook, etc. with you. This is a great opportunity to receive help for things you do not understand, if you cannot remember how to do something, or if you are new at using the device or software programs. New member, Hillary Ricoma, has volunteered to provide this service to senior center members. She has taught computer basics at Clark State Community College and worked as an instructor in the military for over twenty years. Hillary’s offer to share her expertise is very much appreciated! PRESENTATION Safety on Slippery Surfaces There are times when it is unavoidable to have to walk on ice and snow covered sidewalks and parking lots. The Springcreek Nursing & Rehab physical therapy department will present practical information with some demonstration on safer ways to walk on a slippery sidewalk, possibly recover from starting to fall, how to get up from a fall, and better techniques to shovel snow. Seniors in the community are welcome to attend this presentation at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, at the senior center. Please sign the clipboard at the desk or call 233-9999 to register. HOLIDAY CLOSING The senior center will be closed on February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Congregate lunch reservations for Tuesday, February 21, need to be made by noon the previous Friday. TAX ASSISTANCE Free income tax preparation will be available at the Huber Heights Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 233-9999 for an appointment. If you request a specific tax counselor, it may increase your waiting time. Taxes for farms or businesses are not prepared. Please bring: income from wages, interest, dividends, stocks, social security, gambling winnings, etc. If planning to itemize deductions, expense information on things like medical, property taxes, mortgage interest and charitable contributions is needed. Even if not itemizing, bring medical and property tax information. It also is helpful to bring a copy of your previous return. Weather Procedure: if the tax coordinator decides the weather is too bad, those with appointments will be contacted in the morning and rescheduled then. MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Membership renewals were due January 31. Please renew now in order to continue receiving the newsletter and to continue participating in activities. New applicants must apply in person and are welcome anytime during the year. Renew by mail: · For members who have already signed the general liability waiver. · Include check and note if changes to address, e-mail, phone, emergency contact. · Membership card mailed if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Honorary members (90+): Free of charge for those turning 90 by March 1. You must have an application on file and update each year either in person or by calling 233-9999. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Any member is welcome to share birthday cake with members who are celebrating a birthday this month. Cake will be provided by Spectrum Home Care at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 16. Those with a February birthday will receive a small gift. HEARING CHECKS The next screening day will be Thursday, February 9. Please call 233-9999 to make an appointment. Thanks to Butch Redd from the Fairborn Hearing Clinic for this service. A basic hearing screening is conducted and hearing aids are examined. Minor repairs may be made on site. Open to seniors in the community. MEETINGS The Board of Trustees meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 and 22. The next General Membership meeting, open to all members, will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, unless this date is used as a make-up day for the soup lunch. In that case, the meeting will be moved to March 9. COMPUTER CLASSES Web Wise Boomers & Seniors offers various computer courses to seniors ages 50 and up. Cost is $39 per person. Classes are hands-on, two people per laptop. Booklets are provided. Class size is limited to 12 students. Previous students may retake a class at no charge as a refresher and should contact Web Wise Seniors directly at 1-614-937-2124. All others need to see the receptionist to register. The following classes will combine the Huber Heights Senior Center and the Vandalia Senior Center. A limit of six people per center may register. Vandalia Senior Center: Digital Camera Class: March 16 and 23 Time: 9 - 11 a.m. Members register beginning. Feb. 9. Non-member seniors register starting March 5. Last day to register: March 12. Vandalia Senior Center: Computer Tune-Up $9 per person Lecture Only: March 30 Time: 9-11 a.m. Members register beginning Feb. 9. Non member seniors starting March 5. Last day to register: March 26. Huber Heights Senior Center: Basics 1 & 2 Class: April 18 and 25 Time: 1- 3 p.m. Registration will begin in March Huber Heights Senior Center: Basics 3 & 4 Class: May 16 & 23 Time: 1- 3 p.m. Registration will begin in April (KEEP GOING - THERE IS A LOT MORE ON PAGE 2.) |
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services, or claims presented in this website or newsletter or at the Senior Center. Opinions expressed in this
website or newsletter are not necessarily that of the Huber Heights Senior Center or the City of Huber Heights.
Members/readers should seek independent expert advice before making any financial or health decisions.
Members/readers involved in physical activities such as exercise are reminded to participate at their own pace
and risk and contact a licensed physician prior to engaging in strenuous or potentially strenuous activity.
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services, or claims presented in this website or newsletter or at the Senior Center. Opinions expressed in this
website or newsletter are not necessarily that of the Huber Heights Senior Center or the City of Huber Heights.
Members/readers should seek independent expert advice before making any financial or health decisions.
Members/readers involved in physical activities such as exercise are reminded to participate at their own pace
and risk and contact a licensed physician prior to engaging in strenuous or potentially strenuous activity.
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email do not necessarily represent those of the City of Huber Heights. Ohio has a very broad public records
law. As a result, most written communication created or received by City of Huber Heights employees, elected
officials, agents and volunteers are subject to disclosure to the public and news media upon request, unless
otherwise exempt. Under Ohio law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email
address released in response to a public records request, do not send email to this office or request that
email be sent to you at a private email address. Instead, contact our office by phone at 937.233.1423.
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