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Spotlight on Dave Dennett
Check Out What’s Inside! Spotlight .................................... Cover
Top Of The Hill Cafe Calendar .............2
Directory .............................................3
President’s Letter ................................4
Director’s Letter ..................................5
Birthdays & Anniversaries...................7
Outreach & Marketing .................... 8-9
ACommunity Events..…………...……....11
Oxford Seniors Calendar ............. 12-13
Monday Night Programs ............. 14-15
Friday Programs .......................... 16-17
Ecology Club ………………….....………….18
Subaru Share The Love Event…….…..19
Crafts & Activities ............................. 20
Adult Day Service………………………….. 22
In Our Thoughts ............................... 23
VANTAGE Job Fair ............... Back Cover
922 Tollgate Drive Oxford, OH 45056
Phone: 513-523-8100
Senior Transportation: 513-523-1717
www.oxfordsenior.org
HOURS OF OPERATION MON. | 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
TUES.‒FRI. | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM SAT. & SUN. | CLOSED
December 2019 ISSUE
Meet Dave Dennett, our Board of Trustees’ new treasurer.
He may be a very familiar face. Dave has been in banking for most of his career, beginning at Hamilton’s West Side Federal, and traversing other financial institutions until he reached First Merchants Bank in Oxford. He reached out to meet Oxford Seniors’ Sabrina Jewell and Steve Schnabl two years ago when he retired from First Merchants and started doing his handyman business full time. The name of his company is Better Living Home Solutions and is focused on handyman services for seniors.
Dave is married with two adult daughters and a son that is in middle school. He lives with his family in Reily Township. He is active in his son’s life and uses him as an “apprentice” in some of the home repair projects that Dave undertakes.
Dave is no stranger to non-profit work. For many years he served as an active member of the board for Hamilton’s Emergency Money Fund. EMF provided financial assistance for those having difficulties paying rent, utilities, and other important living expenses. It was entirely funded from community donations and had no staff.
The Dennett family, representing several generations, recently donated the World War II Purple Heart and uniform of ancestor Lt. Vern Dennett to the Butler County Historical Society in Hamilton. An Army Air Force member, Lt. Dennett was killed during a bombing mission over Hamburg, Germany in July 1943 while serving as a navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress. The donations will be part of a World War II exhibit being developed by the Society’s museum.
At Oxford Seniors, Dave will chair our Finance Committee and work closely with Business Manager Lisa Brunckhorst and Steve Schnabl. The Finance Committee oversees the creation of the annual budget (working closely with the Personnel Committee because a large proportion of the budget relates to Continued on page 4
RASKAL Volunteers pose with member Roger Gosnell
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All meals include a 1/2 pint of 1% low fat milk and 1 teaspoon of margarine. Available Monday thru Thursday. $2.50 suggested donation for adults 60 or older. Alternate meals are available
with a 24 hour notice. Please call 523-8100 to reserve or cancel a meal before 9:00am.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
2 3 oz Breaded Pork Tenderloin on a Whole Wheat Bun with Lite Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion 1/2 c Mixed Vegetables 1/2 c Fruited Gelatin Salad Dt: 1/2 c Sugar Free Fruited Gel-atin Salad
3 1 c Beef Quesadilla Casserole With 2T Sour Cream & 1/4 c Homemade Salsa 1/2 c Green Beans 1-2oz Corn Bread 1/2 c Peaches 2 Cookies Dt: 1 Pkg Graham Crackers
4 1 c Homemade Chicken Pot Pie 1/2 c Corn 1 Dinner Roll 1 c Tossed Salad w/Dressing 1/2 c Hot Spiced Apple Slices
5 3 oz LS Pot Roast w/Gravy 1/2 LS Whipped Potatoes/Gravy 1/2 c Broccoli 1 Dinner Roll 1 Piece Fresh Fruit in Season 1 Fudge Brownie Dt: 6 Vanilla Wafers
9 4 oz LS Spaghetti Sauce/Meatballs 1/2 c Spaghetti Noodles Parmesan Cheese Packet 1 c Tossed Salad w/Dressing 1 Dinner Roll 1/2 c Pudding Dt: 1/2 c Sugar Free Pudding
10 3 oz LS Roast Turkey w/Gravy 1/2 c Dressing 1/2 c Sweet Potatoes 1/2 c Vegetable Medley 1/2 c Pineapple Chunks
11 3 oz Homemade Meatloaf w/Gravy 1/2 c Carrots 1 Dinner roll 1 Piece Fresh Fruit in Season 1 Fudge Brownie Dt: 6 Vanilla Wafers
12 3 oz Pulled Chicken Breast on a Whole Wheat Bun with Lite Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion 1/2 c Baked Beans 1/2 c Fruit Crisp w/Topping Dt: 1/2 c Peaches
16 3 oz Salisbury Steak/Gravy 1/2 LS Whipped Potatoes/Gravy 1/2 c Carrots 1 Slice of Bread 1/2 c Applesauce 1 Fudge Brownie Dt: 1 Pkg Graham Crackers
17 3 oz. Chicken Parmesan 1/2 c Noodles & 1/2 c LS Sauce 1 c Tossed Salad with Dressing 1 Dinner Roll 1/2 c Fruit Crisp with Topping Dt: 1/2 c Peaches
18 3 oz Pulled Pork with Gravy 1/2 c Sweet Potato Pudding 1/2 c Green Beans 1-2oz. Corn Bread 1/2 c Fruited Ambrosia Salad 2 Sugar Cookies Dt: 1 Pkg Graham Crackers
19 1 c Beef & Noodles 1/2 c Garden Peas 1 c Tossed Salad 1 Dinner Roll 1/2 c Chilled Pineapple 1/2 c Pudding Dt: 1/2 c Sugar Free Pudding
23 3 oz Chicken Strips 1/2 c Baked Beans 1 c Tossed Salad w/Dressing 1 Dinner Roll 1/2 c Gelatin with Mandarin Oranges & Bananas Dt: 1/2 c Sugar Free Gelatin
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Holiday Carry-In Lunch
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Center is Closed
26 6 oz. Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup 2 oz LS Turkey on a Bun w/Mayo Lettuce, Tomato and Onion 1 Piece Fresh Fruit in Season 2 Cookies Dt: 1 Pkg Graham Crackers
30 1 c Homemade Beef, Tomato, Macaroni Casserole 1/2 Vegetable Medley 1 Dinner Roll 1/2 c Peaches 1/2 c Chocolate Pudding Dt: 1/2 c Sugar Free Pudding
31 2 oz LS Beef BBQ on a Bun 1/2 c Mixed Vegetables 1/2 c Coleslaw 1 Piece Fresh Fruit in Season 1 Fudge Brownie Dt: 6 Vanilla Wafers
DECEMBER TOP OF THE HILL CAFÉ LUNCH MENU
**Please Remember**
If you sign up for a Congregate Lunch, please plan to dine with us at the Senior Center & enjoy
some friendly conversation.
These meals are not meant to be boxed up and taken home.
DECEMBER 2019 | 3
MISSION STATEMENT Oxford Seniors is Dedicated to Serving Seniors and
Strengthening Community.
Oxford Seniors is a non-profit organization funded by:
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
United Way of Oxford, Ohio & Vicinity
Butler County Elderly Services Program
City of Oxford
Oxford Community Foundation
Molyneaux Foundation
Oxford Masonic Lodge #67
Other organizations and citizens of Oxford and Surrounding communities
MEMBERSHIP Annual Dues $25
Memberships are available for those 50 years and older at the Senior Center’s Office.
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, income or disability be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
conducted by Oxford Seniors. Additional information on Oxford Seniors non-discrimination
obligations can be obtained by contacting the Executive Director at (513) 523-8100.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Randy Allman President
Jessica Kopp, Vice President
Dave Dennett, Treasurer
Kelly Spivey, Secretary
Tina Osso, President Emeritus
Don Falk, Treasurer Emeritus
Trustees Bob Coley
Barbara Cox
Wendy Richardson
Kate Rousmaniere
Ed Theroux
Jonathan Vivoda
Kathleen Carels, OVN Rep
Cathryn Loucas, Legal Advisor
DIRECTORY
Staff Steve Schnabl, Executive Director
Jeanne Glaser, Operations Administrator
Sabrina Jewell, Outreach Coordinator
Jennifer Marcum, Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Brunckhorst, Business Manager
Ingrid Schreiber Program/Activities Coordinator
Beverly Wood, Secretary
Pattie Jackson-Kirby Activities Assistant
Chris Quimby, Driver/STNA
Mary Kollin, Driver
Paul Schiller, Driver
Sean Yates, Driver
Community Adult Day Service Debbie Curry, Director & LPN
Stacy Lay, Activity Program Assistant/STNA
Jan Jewell, RN BSN
Shanna Cianchetti, STNA Marcia Schlichter, Nurses Aide/Driver
Kendra Peck Aide/Driver
Joan Singleton Aide/Driver
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Hello Oxford Seniors Members,
I hope all of you are well and enjoying all that Oxford Seniors provides. As the holiday season approaches us, it can bring lots of emotions—both enjoyable and sometimes stressful. It is a time to spend with family and friends and reflect on the year. It can also be a time of loneliness and grieving over the loss of loved ones. It can be a time of joy and happiness and grief all in the same day. The holidays bring many emotions for everyone; therefore, now is the time to make sure we are a close community of friends and neighbors. It is a time to gather. It is a time when we need to lend an ear to another who may be struggling with grief and loss and let them know they are not alone. It can be easy to isolate from others and it can quickly become a daily habit to be alone. Let’s do all we can to prevent solation.
As we approach the new year, resolutions are com-mon. I’d like to invite you to an end of the year resolu-tion—engage with Oxford Seniors and try a new activi-ty, meet a new friend, or offer a friend to spend time with you during the holidays. We have a diverse com-munity full of opportunities. Oxford has many activities during the holidays—consider doing something new.
I wish you a peaceful and enjoyable holiday season. Oxford Seniors is here for you and we look forward to an exciting 2020.
Sincerely,
Randy Allman
Oxford Seniors Board President
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Do you need food assistance? Shared Harvest sponsors the Senior Commodity Food Box Program-a box of shelf stable foods available once a month. Must be 60 or older with gross monthly income of $1,287 or lower. Contact Sabrina to apply: 513-523-8100 or [email protected]
Endowment Challenge
Progress Report
Help us turn $5000 into $10,000.
Every dollar earns another dollar,
invested to generate future operating revenue.
Please designate your year-end gift to Oxford Seniors
Write “Endowment” in your notation.
Spotlight continued from front cover
employee pay, tax payments and benefits). That committee also reviews the audit prepared by an outside accountant annually that verifies the agency’s bookkeeping accuracy and financial stability.
Welcome Dave!
Holiday Closure
The Senior Center will close at 2:00 pm
on Tuesday, December 24th and will reopen at 8:30 on the 26th.
Goal $5000
$300 to
DECEMBER 2019 | 5
DIRECTOR’S LETTER
Hello for December 2019, Another year is ending. As I write this in mid-November, I am looking forward to a birthday at the end of November. It’s significant to me, because I will become one year older than my father had been at his death, when I was ten. Some of you may know that I had a recent emergency room visit. A prescription change reacted poorly with my heart meds. As I lay there in the care room with ten people working on me, I realized how eager I have been for months to pass this birthday milestone in my life. During our Holiday Market (and, as an aside, thanks for everyone who came to kick off the season, purchase items, enjoy the delicious bean soup lunch, etc.), I had an enchanting conversation with Marjorie Therrien as she shopped. She was telling me about her Bucket List, one she is just developing at age 95. By chance later that weekend, my wife and I watched the movie “Bucket List,” starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Those similar experiences made me realize that hitting my 68th birthday was a personal Bucket List item – one that I expect I have crossed off as “completed” by the time you read this. Let me share some of the other goals/dreams I have created for myself, and I ask that you consider sharing some of yours with me, like Marjorie did, when we see one another. Professionally, I still have a goal of helping arrange for a gift of $1 million or more to a non-profit organization that I cherish (guess which one I’d recommend first?). I want to travel to Italy, India and to more of the Caribbean countries. I’d like to visit the chateaux of France and tour on the canal boats there. I’m looking forward to my 50th high school reunion next September, and my college 50th four years later. I think I want to skydive. I’d like to finish unpacking from our move three years ago and begin planning how to downsize for the next one. I want to see the Grand Canyon, the Pyramids and Mount Rushmore. I’d like to learn conversational Chinese and become
acquainted better with some of our foreign student visitors. I want to take some ILR courses or sit in on classes at Miami. I long for holding our first, and subsequent great-grand(s). Guess that means I am also looking forward to attending the weddings of our four wonderful grandchildren… although I realize they may choose other ways to express their relationships, and, so I also want to be accepting and supportive of their life choices, whatever they may be. I want to renew my marriage vows with Jan, and to enjoy our 50th anniversary together. I want to write down family memories to share with my cousins about our early lives and the stories I remember from our grandmother; also family memories of Jan with my step kids, and the grandkids. Continuing a wish I remember having as a young child, I want to reach 100 just like my good friend and Wednesday Big Band dancer Vera Keck did during November (hearty congrats Vera!!). Gee, I guess I have lots to accomplish, and I think I could still add more! I wish you happiness as this year ends and I wish you great experiences for the upcoming year. Please don’t be a stranger at Oxford Seniors. My best,
Steve Schnabl, Executive Director
The names of all members, new or renewing, who have paid 2020 dues by January 30th will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card from Kroger.
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November & December Birthdays,
Anniversaries and our newest members will be celebrated on Friday, December 6th at
our potluck lunch beginning at noon.
Welcome our Newest Members!
Jerry Aubry
Carol Boettger
Paula Byrkett
Paul & Susan Horn
Michael McNeil
Maureen Rushton
Ken & Beverly Scaggs
Alma Seward
Judy Staton
Wayne Staton
Warren & Judy Waldron
Emmett Wells
Ed & Sandra Solomon 12/5
Jerry & Diana Green 12/11
Mike Simpson 12/18
Fred & Laura Kolb 12/22
Steve Schnabl & Jan Elzey 12/24
Chris & Sharon Peterson 12/26
Dave & Linda Augspurger 12/27
Bill & Nora Ellen Bowers 12/27
John & Sandy Buchanan 12/28
Ted & Angela Davis 12/28
Richard & Stephanie Moore 12/28
John & Ann Whelpton 12/29
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Sharon Bogan 12/1
Steve Gordon 12/1
Joe Foltz 12/2
Virginia Swanson 12/2
Pauline McDonough 12/2
George Luechauer 12/3
Richard Raisch 12/3
Mike Kilday 12/3
Prue Dana 12/4
Sally Wasser 12/4
Peter Carels 12/4
Elaine McLean 12/4
Bob Rauen 12/5
Sandie Baker 12/5
Geri Dutra 12/7
Sarah Michael 12/7
Michael Griffith 12/7
Cynthia Kelley 12/8
Ramona Bartlett 12/11
Jim Woodruff 12/12
Greg Presnall 12/12
David McGrew 12/13
Livia Jean Clark 12/13
Doris Ponder 12/13
Bob Bogan 12/14
Carolyn Walker 12/14
John Huntington 12/15
Jim Davis 12/15
George Gilbert 12/15
Jan Taylor 12/15
Jan Reinhart 12/17
Richard Kolb 12/17
Helen Bruck 12/20
Ron Sixt 12/21
David Dillman 12/22
Jackie Huntington 12/22
Bill Hooven 12/23
Ron Reagh 12/24
Rosalind Chan 12/25
Marie Marcum 12/25
Susie McClard 12/25
Kaye Setser 12/26
Sandra Pont 12/27
Betty Gustafson 12/27
Kay Griffith 12/28
William Ollier 12/28
Dianne Halcomb 12/29
Sharron Roberts 12/30
Nancy Sturgeon 12/30
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OUTREACH & MARKETING
Everyone with a Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan should review their plan for 2019.
• Medicare & Rx Plans, Medicaid, OPERS, STRS, SERS and other insurance
• Benefits and eligibility checks and application assistance- SNAP, Senior food boxes, etc.
• Assistance with housing and utility issues
• Are you turning 65 in 2019? If so, you may need to sign up for Medicare.
Call Sabrina, OSHIIP Counselor for
an appointment today.
513-523-8100
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Oxford Area PFLAG
Join us Monday, December 9th - Richard Cooke will discuss
Inclusion and Diversity at the Corporate level as well as Diversity events going on in Cincinnati. 6pm at Lane Public Library.
Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OxfordAreaPFLAG/
Oxford Parkinson’s Information & Support There is a monthly gathering on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The group includes individuals with Parkinson's and their spouses, partners or other
caregivers. Importantly, it is not just a couples group. All are welcome in any combination. October’s discussion will focus on cognitive issues.
For Information or to RSVP contact Linda Scholten at 513-523-4608 or [email protected].
Medicare Open Enrollment ends
December 7th
Happy Holidays from my family to yours! I am so proud to work at Oxford Seniors!
You all inspire graceful aging!
Sabrina Jewell, Outreach Coordinator
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OUTREACH & MARKETING
PUSH - People United for Self Help Do you or a friend need help with critical or emergency repairs on your house? Give PUSH a call to see if you qualify for assistance. Grants are available to low-income homeowners in the Talawanda School District for critical and emergency home repairs. Call Jeanne or Sabrina at 513-523-8100 for more information.
Uplift! Butler Behavioral Health has a new pro-gram for older adults (60+) who experi-ence symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Uplift is an evidence-based in-
tervention that takes place at the clients’ home or chosen location. Uplift focuses on strengthening problem solving skills and increasing physical, social, and pleasant activities.
Uplift includes 8 face-to-face sessions with an Uplift counselor which center on specific issues chosen by the client; and works on generating action steps for the upcoming week(s). Uplift is a Butler County funded service.
Uplift may be a great program for you or someone you know! To learn more or make a referral, call 513-273-8064.
OUTREACH & MARKETING
Did you know that the Oxford Lion’s Club collects used eyeglasses? Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communi-ties to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program. There is an eyeglass collection box at Oxford Seniors.
There is also assistance for low income individuals for vision
exams. Please contact Sabrina for the application.
Do you care for a grandchild?
You are not alone in Kinship care!
Lunch & Learns are available with FREE lunch and FREE childcare.
Next session takes place on
December 10, 2019
Topic: Finding Support
Oxford United Methodist Church
(14 N. Poplar St.)
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Call to confirm and reserve your spot by 10/5 513.869.2388
Thank you to the faculty, staff and students of Talawanda Middle School for hosting us once again at the Annual Thanksgiving meal. As always, the food was fantastic and the company and entertainment even better!!
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Oxford Seniors to Install New Automated Check-In System in early February
A new, automated check-in system called MySeniorCenter will soon be installed in the foyer at Oxford Seniors. It’s specifically designed to help our staff members manage the various sign-ups and sign-ins, and improve the way we report our services to our funders and community.
Moreover, by quickly and accurately detailing which services we’re providing, the system will increase our chances of receiving additional funding in the future. Today MySeniorCenter is being used by over 900 senior centers across the U.S. and Canada—so it’s a proven tool.
A Change for the Better The new system is extremely easy to use. Here’s how it works:
All visitors and volunteers will receive a small keytag. (The card contains no personal information, but it will allow the new system to recognize you.)
Instead of signing into our book, you’ll swipe your keytag at the scanner, or you can enter your name on the touchscreen (see below).
Press the touchscreen to select the programs you’ll be participating in that day.
Press FINISH.
A Smooth Transition Even though MySeniorCenter is designed to be user-friendly, Oxford Seniors staff members and volunteers will be available at the check-in computer for the first several weeks to help people operate the new check-in sys-tem. We want to make the transition as seamless as possible for everyone. Once MySeniorCenter is running smoothly, our registration process will be more efficient and we’ll stand a better chance of receiving funding for future activities.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY EVENTS Butler County
United Way
Toys, Coats and Teddy Bears—Oh My!
Now through December 13th
We will be collecting new toys and stuffed animals as well as new or gently used coats. The Teddy Bears and toys will be distributed through Butler County United Way’s partner agencies to children and their families who are in uncertain situations; a teddy bear, other plush animal, or toy will help to bring a bit of brightness to them
this holiday season. The donated coats will be distributed through the homeless shelters in Butler County for their clients who are in need of a warm winter coat. Both adult and child-sized coats are needed.
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MONDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS
December 2nd Wooden Gift Décor Project
December 9th Alzheimers Association—Caregiver
Support Group
&
Board Games Night
December 16th Oxford Community Band (6:30)
December 23rd Movie: “ELF”
December 30th Karaoke
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver/Family Support Group Monday, December 9th | 6:00 PM | Oxford Seniors We meet the second Monday of the month in the conference room at Oxford Seniors. This is a peer support group for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
Our group gives us an opportunity to discuss caregiving challenges and share helpful tips, while receiving support from others in similar situations.
ELF Monday, December 23rd | 5:45 PM Buddy (Will Ferrell) was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan). Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.
Comedy |Family| Fantasy |Romance |97 Minutes
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MONDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS
Monday Night Supper Club December Sponsors
DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 9
The Knolls of Oxford
DECEMBER 16 DECMBER 23
December 30
Mondays at 5:00PM - Reservations required. Sign-up or call the office at 523-8100 to be added to the list (limit 25).
2019 Annual Train Display
The annual train display will be held December 7th & 8
th from
10:00 am – 5:00pm at 3088 Millville Oxford Rd. Admission is
$10 for Adults/$7 Children
There will be a free shuttle service from Marshall School. All
proceeds benefit local families living with M.S. and other local
non-profits. Join us for this amazing display & Open House.
There will be raffles, cookies, cocoa, and hotdogs! Cash or
credit card only! Not handicapped accessible!
The Oxford Community Band
in Concert
Monday, December 16th
6:30pm
(rescheduled from November)
Monday, December 30th
6:00-7:30
Come sing your heart out, or just hang out with friends!
Monday, December 9th
6:oo pm
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FRIDAY PROGRAMS DANA VAUGHN, CHAIR
FRIDAY LUNCH PROGRAM December Organizer: Sandie Baker & Dana Vaughn
December 6th November & December Birthdays,
Anniversaries and New Member Welcome Musician: Debbie Lease
December 13th Golden Tappers
Musician: John Bercaw
December 20th The Country Music Buffet &
White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange
Musician: Mary Vincent
December 27th New Years Celebration
Musician: Mary Jane Roberts
A sincere Thank You to all our sponsors who have contributed to our luncheons! Their generosity is greatly appreciated.
Songbirds
Here it is—Holiday time again. Songbirds will be singing Christmas Carols all over town. This is my 9th carol time with
the Songbirds and originally I thought I’d do one. My how time flies.
We had a great fest at Woodland Manor in October, with our new road book. Even the Mayor showed up to sing, plus Mike and Rosie performed magnificently on the Jitterbug dance floor.
So, come on out and join us at 10:45 every Wednesday morning at the center and have a fun time!
Keep a song in your heart!
Later,
JBB
Oxford Seniors will once again be
collecting canned and dried goods to be given to the Bunker Hill Boys Home. Food will be collected through the end of January, 2020. We have held this food drive for several years and the
food donated has always been much appreciated by the recipients.
Help Oxford Seniors give back to the
community!
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FRIDAY PROGRAMS
The Golden Tappers Friday, December 13th—1:00pm
Come enjoy a holiday performance by Jerry Schindler and his
wonderful Tappers.
Friday, December 20th
1:00 PM
Musical Entertainment by The Country Music Buffet
Featuring Molly Franklin, Stanley Call with Ed Collett,
Fred Fitch & Nora Ellen Bowers
White Elephant Gift Exchange
($10 limit and participation is optional)
New Year’s Celebration
Friday, December 27th
Our friends from the Adult Day Service will be joining us in a New
Years celebration and will bring along their Karaoke player.
Join us for some fun!! Kids and family are welcome!! We look
forward to seeing you.
Light the Fireworks! Oxford Billiards Team Wins Four Straight Against Hamilton
If there ever was a time to take up a collection to order Rossi’s Famous Fireworks and set them a-blazin’, that time would be now.
In a display of billiards marksmanship not seen from the local guys in quite some time, the Oxford Seniors home team put together a string of four straight wins over their Hamilton foes during the period stretching from mid-October to mid-November.
While nibbling on either Loma’s famous banana nut bread or her out-of-this-world cherry cobbler each Thursday afternoon, Oxford won two close contests but romped to easy victories in two
others. Recent results were:
October 24: Behind by four points after the first round, Oxford caught fire and led the rest of the way, winning easily, 311-262.
October 31: On Halloween Day, the Oxford team got all the treats. By winning four of the day’s last six games, the home team overcame a late 2-point deficit to win a squeaker, 276-267.
November 7: Oxford’s win streak stretched to three with another close triumph over Hamilton, 283-273.
November 14: Trailing by eight after the first round, Oxford refueled with a second helping of banana nut bread and “peeled” away from Hamilton with a convincing 307-250 win.
FRIDAY PROGRAMS
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ECOLOGY CLUB How to find out if you can get 100% green electricity at your home in Ohio By Peggy Branstrator, Oxford Seniors Ecology Club
First: Look at a recent electric bill. Notice that the different charges are divided into two catego-ries: delivery or distribution charges and supplier charges. This information is usually on page 2 of the bill.
Second: If you live within the city limits of Oxford you are probably already getting 100% wind-generated electric through the City Aggregation agreement. The city has negotiated 100% wind-generated electricity at very good rates on your behalf. You are automatically enrolled in this plan unless you “opt out” by signing a form. If you are part of this plan the supplier part of your bill will say AEP Energy and the rate will be 005156 (5.156 cents per kilowatt-hour). Your bill will still come from Duke Energy.
Third: If you do not live within the city limits and want to get 100% wind energy go to the web-site listed above to choose an energy supply company that indicates they have 100% green en-ergy. In most cases this will be wind energy although I have not read the entire website, so I don’t really know if there are solar options. Compare the rates and length of the contract. It was common practice in the past to have a penalty for early termination, but I didn’t find any company that is still doing that.
Finally: Call the company of your choice and verify that they operate in your area of the state and sign up with them. You can also sign up on-line. The contract I signed is with AEP Energy (866-258-3782) and the rate is 4.65 cents per kWh for 12 months. It is the best rate I found. Your energy distribution company will not change but the money for your electric supply will now go to the company you chose – to pay for wind turbines not to buy coal! You will still get just one bill.
The distribution company maintains the wires and sends out the bills. This is the number you call if your power goes out. You do not have any choice about who maintains the wires or their charges. That is controlled by the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO)
The electric supply company is the one you can choose. It may be the same as the distribu-tion company or different. There are many different companies and they operate in differ-ent parts of the state. This website compares them. http://www.energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplesToApplesComparision.aspx?Category=Electric&TerritoryId=4&RateCode=1
Happy Holidays from the Ecology Club Oxford Seniors Ecology Club meets the first Thursday of the month from 3-4:15 pm.
In December, the Club will meet at LaRosa’s at 4:30 pm on December 5 to celebrate the
upcoming holidays. For more information, contact Joan Potter-Sommer through Oxford
Seniors at 513-523-8100.
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New Activities Felted Acorns These felted acorns are a cute introduction to wool felting! Instructor: Alice Saurber Thursday, December 5, 1:00. Fee: $3 Wooden Gift Décor Make an easy and attractive holiday home decoration with scrap wood. Monday, December 2, 6:00 Fee: $3 Styrofoam and Glass Ornaments Create ornaments out of glass and/or Styrofoam balls. We will have a variety of choices with examples and instructions provided. Thursday, December 12, 1:00 Fee: $3 Mini Holiday Wreaths or Trees Your choice of a miniature holiday wreath or miniature holiday tree. Makes a great gift or a small home decoration! Thursday, December 19th, 1:00 Fee: $3
Regularly Scheduled Activities Beginning Knitting Instructor: Sonia Kuhlmann Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and basic stitches. Tuesday 1:15-3:00. Sonia suggests purchasing bamboo needles size 8 or 9 and an inexpensive yarn for first time knitters. Fee: $5.00 ($8.00 for non members). Sign up at the table. If you need help getting supplies please let Ingrid know. Hand Building with Clay Every Monday with the instructor present from 1-3 pm. Room is open for work on Monday from 10-3. There is a $15.00 ($20.00 for non-members) fee per project. Additional projects have a firing fee of .04 cents per cubic inch. Quilting Club Mondays at 1:15pm. Please call if you need help layering a quilt or if it will be your first time attending our class, to assure our class will be meeting. Miniature Watercolor Class Tuesdays from 1:15-3:00. Every painting is complete in one class session. Fee: $5 for 4 class sessions. Bowling at Oxford Lanes On Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 pm members from our center are at the Oxford Lanes. The cost is $1.00 per game. Tuesdays at Reily A congregate meal is served at 11:30 at the Reily Presbyterian Church. Suggested donation of $2.50 for lunch, the menu is the same as Oxford Seniors. See sign-up sheets.
Dancing Wednesdays 1:30- 4:00 with a live band. Come join the crowd to dance the afternoon away. Donation: $5.00 for the live music Bingo Thursdays from 11:30am-until our lunch arrives. We welcome donated prizes. Woodworking Our room is available for use Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm. Please notify someone in the office that you will be using the room. Please clean up after yourself and remember safety first! Exercise Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, 9:30-10:30. We have Miami student instructors for all sessions this semester. Suggested Donation: $1.00 per class. Tai Ji Body movement that concentrates on the health of mind and body. Guided by Laurie Traveline Neyer. Class begins at 10:00; Laurie is available before class for newcomers and discussion. Thursdays at 10:00 Fee: $5.00 Stained Glass For current stained glass members the room is available from 9:00am to 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Class time with Linda Brown is from 1:00-3:00 pm on Wednesdays Cards Mondays, Tuesdays at 1:15 pm, and Fridays at 2:00 pm. Display Case Do you have something special to share in the display case? Talk to Ingrid about scheduling a month to showcase your collection.
Want to learn something new? Have an idea for a class or activity? Let Ingrid know!
Ingrid Schreiber Programs and Activities Coordinator
CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
Weather Alert! During the winter months, please check Channels 5, 9 or 12 for closure information. Generally, we will be closed due to weather conditions when
Talawanda schools are closed. If schools are not in session, the decision to close is up to the Executive Director and that information will be shared with
channels 5, 9 and 12. We call individuals who have signed up for meals or rides any day we cancel. If the schools are on a 1 or 2 hour delay, it will not
affect our operation. The center will have normal business hours.
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COMMUNITY ADULT DAY SERVICE
Every Monday at 10:30 am Sing a long with David Palmer Dec 3 & 17 - Go to Oxford Health Care for Volleyball Dec 4 – Drumming with Pete Carels Dec 10 – Go to the Knolls of Oxford for games at 10:30 Dec 11 Oxford Health Care will bring us lunch at 12:00 pm Dec 18 Bake Christmas Cookies Dec 24 closing at 2:00 pm Dec 25 – Closed Dec 31 New Years Party and go to Woodland Country Manor for Bingo Jan 1 – Closed
Birthdays
We have two clients with December Birthday’s George L. is on 12/3 and Russel J. is 12/9. Happy Birthday gentleman.
2020 is a New and Exciting Year!
What do I mean?? Oxford Seniors Community Adult Day Service is celebrating 20 years of serving older adults with special needs. We do have openings available so please help us continue to serve. For Information, please call Debbie Curry, LPN/Director 513-523-0464.
Please be aware that we follow Talawanda Schools inclement weather policy for closings. If they are on winter break, the decision to close will be made by Oxford Seniors Staff and Debbie Curry will notify all ADS clients anytime we are closed.
Thank you to all our sponsors so far in the 7th Annual NO Bake – Bake Sale.
The Gourmet Pie drawing will be Friday December 6, 2019 after lunch. If you would like a chance to win an Etta Jean Crawford Gourmet Pie (of your choice) you can donate at the senior center. For every $5 you donate you receive an entry ticket. Look in January’s newsletter to see who the lucky winner was. Thank you to Etta Jean Crawford for donating your time and talents to help us raise money for the Adult Day Service. We appreciate your generosity. Gold Level – Dr. Randall Listerman, Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home, The Knolls of Oxford Silver Level – Chris and John Orsborn, Marty Miller, Ann & Dan Fitzgerald Bronze Level – Mark and Kathleen Miller, Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Homes, Bath State Bank, Animal Care Clinic, Woodland Country Manor, Reffitt’ Garage and Towing Services, Steve Schnabl, the family of Agnes Ziepfel.
420 S. CAMPUS AVE OXFORD, OHIO 45056 | 513-523-0464
(STAFF LISTING ON PAGE 3)
We are excited to announce we have some new clients. Patricia S. lives with her daughter on Harris Road and comes to us M-W-F. She is originally from Athens, Ohio. She has a wonderful sense of humor and seems to enjoy herself while here. Edith C. joins us from Hamilton. She lives with her son and will be joining us on Mondays and Fridays. She has a wonderful smile and we look for-ward to getting to know her. Marvin H. lives in Liberty, IN and will be coming on an as needed basis. He loves to do word finds and has a great sense of hu-mor as well. We would like to welcome all our new clients to the ADS family.
We are currently looking for someone to come in and lead us in non-denominational devotions. If you are interested, please email Debbie Curry at [email protected]
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IN OUR THOUGHTS
Caregiver Support Group
The Caregiver Support Group meets twice a month: the second and fourth Thursdays. We meet in the conference room at the Oxford Senior Center at 1:15 pm.
If you want to have lunch at the Senior Center, call Oxford Seniors by 9:00 am to make a lunch reservation. Lunch is served around 12:15 pm. 513-523-8100.
What is a Caregiver Support Group?
• It is a safe haven for sharing true feelings (that won't be shared outside the meeting)
• Every member understands the trials and the joys of caregiving
• A place to make new friends
• Information about resources and coping mechanisms
• Advice on what lies ahead
• Help dealing with family members
If you are a caregiver and want some support, you are invited to attend the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more information call Patricia Willeke 513.523.3321. Or email at [email protected].
Barbara Diehl Edie Ginther
Pat Roll
And when that day arrives That we no longer are apart,
I’ll smile and hold you close to me Forever in my heart
By: Unknown Author
Judie Woolum, Rebecca Shoupe The Knolls of Oxford 6727 Contreras Rd. Oxford, OH 45056
Elmo Seyberth Bradford Place 1302 Millville Ave. Rm 205 Hamilton, OH 45013
Carolyn Bentley Mallard Cove Senior Living 1419 Mallard Cove Dr. Rm 5212 Sharonville, OH 45246
Adele Flower 2200 Welcome Place Unit #411 Columbus, OH 43209
Nelly Bly Cogan, Peter Dahoda, Phyliss Demass, Phyllis Gibson, Beth Keiser, Annie Nielson, Chris Peterson, Jan Reinhart, Alfrieda Stafford, Maurine Saylor, Jane Strippel, Janie Weinrich, Woodland Country Manor 4166 Somerville Rd Somerville, OH 45064
John & Jean Woodruff, Don Simpkin Oxford Healthcare Center 6099 Fairfield Rd #A7. Oxford, OH 45056
Below is a list of current member(s) who may be in the hospital or nursing facilities. Cards and/or visits would lift their spirits and many times encourage healing.
BULK RATE Nonprofit Organization
POSTAGE PAID Permit 18
Oxford, OH 45056
922 Tollgate Drive Oxford, OH 45056
www.oxfordsenior.org
DATED MATERIAL PLEASE DO NOT DELAY
Unemployed Job Seeker? Over 55? Recruitment Event for Paid Employment Training
Tuesday December 3, 2019
2-3:30pm
Oxford Seniors
922 Tollgate Drive
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Vantage Workforce Solutions might be for you if you...
Need to polish up or learn new skills? Willing and able to participate at an on-the-
job training program with a local community agency? Want to continue your job
search while at a local community agency? Live in Butler County?
Attend this Recruitment event and bring current Driver License or State ID, Proof of
address, Social Security Card, Proof of income for last 6 months, Awards letters
and/ or paystubs.
We Look Forward to Meeting You
Questions? Please contact Judy or Larry at 513-785-6514