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KUDOS CORNER
*Thanks to Art and Treva Couturier for shampooing the carpet.
*The building and tree were transformed with Halloween and autumn decorations thanks to
Treva and Art Couturier, Mary Lou Graham, and Edythe Bleything.
*Members enjoyed the visit from Spike and Ike (donkey and llama), owned by Barb and Gene
Ritenour.
*Congratulations to Jim and Debbie Boggs (Adkins) on their marriage.
*Special congratulations go to George and Norma Griesmeyer as they celebrate their 70th
wedding anniversary on November 12.
*13 people attended the Veterans Benefits presentation last month.
* 51 people signed up for the health screening last month with 34 showing up.
* Thanks to the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2, for the 2009 calendars.
*Thanks to everyone who brought in Halloween candy.
*A special thanks goes to Barbara Grayson for the heartwarming tribute she wrote about
Reuben Wolk for the Courier.

TERRIFIC TRIPS
November 19
1950’s Christmas Show
Departure time is 9:30 a.m. Report directly to the bus and check in with Anne Leach. Please
park in the back parking lot; thanks!

HEARING CHECKS
The next screening day will be Thursday, November 13. 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.

TROOP DONATIONS
Please feel welcome to drop off items that are needed and desired by our troops in Iraq and
Afghanistan. A list of accepted items is available at the senior center.

FISH
The collection box for non-perishable foods will be in the community room during the months of
November and December. Thank you for sharing and to Erica Allen for taking the items over to
the food pantry. When you see her carrying food to her car, help her out if you can.
GRIEF CORNER

Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice is pleased to offer bereavement services to
members of the senior center to help overcome losses in your lives.

To prepare for the upcoming holiday season, Gabriele Douglas will facilitate a Holiday Grief
Support Get-Together designed to offer guidance and emotional support for seniors who are
experiencing the holidays and special occasions without their loved ones.

Please feel welcome to join in at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20 at the senior center.
Everyone is welcome; just drop in.

BUSINESS EXPO
The enjoyable and informative Business Expo will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday,
November 6 at the Wayne Athletic Center next to the post office. The senior center will set up a
booth (#85) and offer a free 2009 membership as one of the door prizes. This event is
attended by hundreds of people so come on over!

HOLIDAY DINNER
A holiday dinner for seniors will be held on Wednesday, December 3, at Wayne High School.
Entertainment will be provided by the local school students. You must be at least sixty years old
and reside in Huber Heights to attend this event. For those who attended last year, you will
automatically receive an invitation in the mail. If you are new, please call 237-6300 to request
an invitation. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. A special thank you is extended to
the Huber Heights City Schools for offering this enjoyable event.

TIDBITS
* Please label food jars, bottles, cartons, packages, etc. with the date you open it. A marker is
located on the refrigerator door.
*You are welcome to offer suggestions or comments using the Suggestion Box located by the
desk; ask receptionist for paper if needed. Thanks for your input.

MEN’S LUNCH LEAGUE
Due to the holiday season, this activity will resume in January. Please check the January issue
for updated information.

BRIDGE TRIP
First I must give KUDOS to the group that went on the Bridge Trip. Thank you so much for your
patience and understanding when our bus died. A new bus arrived and we were on our way to
our destination of lunch on a covered bridge. Our lunch turned out to be very interesting with
picnic tables covered with gleaming white tablecloths in a beautiful rustic setting. It was really
quite lovely. And by the way, the peanut butter chocolate pie was to die for. After we ate we
walked around, socialized and enjoyed the waterfalls and the fall scenery. Then we moved on
to the Orchid Nursery. What an interesting place with thousands of orchids of all sizes, colors,
and species. The owner gave us a short talk on the technique of raising orchids; and we all
learned something about the life of such a unique flower. Then we traveled on a country road
to our next stop, a Maple Sugar Camp where we learned the process of making maple sugar.
After buying bottle upon bottle of maple syrup and bags of maple sugar , we headed back to
Dayton. We were tired and glad to get back after a long day. Hope to see you again on our
Christmas trip. Until then, Happy Traveling!     Anne Leach, Travel Director

SINCLAIR EXERCISE
Current students need to sign the winter quarter roster on the desk; check the white board for
deadline date. New students should see Pat by December 30 to register. Winter quarter begins
January 5.
Note: no exercise on November 4, 11, 28.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE - HEAP
The Ohio Department of Development offers programs to help low-income Ohio residents pay
utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. HEAP applications are available at
the senior center. Deadline is March 31.

BLANKET BUDDIES
It is time to start collecting warm blankets and outerwear so they can be ready for distribution to
the homeless when the weather turns cold. If you wish, you may bring in donations of blankets,
hats, gloves, scarves, coats, sweaters, and men’s pants and belts and place them in the box
under the table by the pop machine. While all items are appreciated, the focus is on blankets.
Donations will be accepted October 1 through January 31. Thanks to Angie Ryan for
coordinating this effort; if you see her carrying lots of items out to her car, give her a hand if
you can.

MEETINGS
The Board of Trustees will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5.
The General Membership Meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 7. The agenda will
include nominations for the 2009 Board and a visit by the City Manager.

LEAF PICKUP
The city of Huber Heights will begin curbside leaf pickup on November 10. To determine the
district you live in, call 233-1562. For daily crew locations, call the 24-hour hotline at 237-3603.
Rake leaves to area behind the curb, as close to road as possible, do not bag. Do not mix
grass or branches with leaves or block with cars. Inclement weather and equipment failure can
slow down operations but leaves will be picked up.

BUILDING FUND
The family of Thelma Keck kindly donated $120 to the building fund in honor of her 90th
birthday.

WEATHER CLOSINGS and DELAYS
The senior center follows the Huber Heights City Schools closing and delay schedule during
inclement weather since that is the most effective and consistent method of notifying the
membership on short notice. The senior center does not follow school closings for holidays or
school building conditions such as water pipes breaking, power outages, etc.

Regular activities during a delay are canceled so that the remainder of the day stays on
schedule; however, tax appointments, voting, and special events/services open to the public
may still be held.

Communication Sources:
·        TV: follow Huber Heights City Schools schedule (senior center may or may not be listed
as well; this is at the discretion of the station).
·        Call 237-3602 after 7 a.m. for recorded message (updated when possible)
·        Late decisions or changes may be made; continue checking.

Delay schedule:
·        One hour: center opens at 10 a.m.
·        Two hour: center opens at 11 a.m.

A copy of the revised By-Laws is posted on the board in the community room.