JULY 2008 SOCIAL EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

new! — TRANSPORTATION NOW AVAILABLE

If you need transportation to one of our Seniors' group breakfasts, Seniors' group lunches, or on the third Monday night for music, please call Kathy at 419-946-4191. Try to call at least 24 hours in advance and set up your transportation needs.

BREAKFAST

Open invitation to the following breakfast groups:

• Tuesday, July 1, 8:00 a.m., the Mt. Gilead group has breakfast at Seniors on Center ($3.00). Come in and try our nutrition site Manager's (Zola) good cooking.
• Monday, July 7, 9:00 a.m., the Marengo group meets at the Farmstead for breakfast (on your own).
• Tuesday July 8, 9:00 a.m., spring in to the Senior Center for a cup of sunshine (coffee) and join your friends and neighbors for great conversation with delicious donuts from Andrew's Pastries. Keep up on the news while reading the Sentinel, Marion Star, Columbus Dispatch, or USA Today newspapers.

lunch

• Tuesday, July 15, 12:00 p.m., bring a covered dish and join the Chesterville group at Selover Library in Chesterville.
  
• Join the Sparta Good Time group for lunch at Highland Pizza (on your own) on Tuesday, July 15, 12:30 p.m.
• The Star Spangled Banner will be the theme for the Mt. Gilead Senior Group's Lunch at Seniors on Center on Thursday, July 17, 12:00 p.m. A great BBQ lunch will be provided by Seniors on Center and you are asked to bring in a dessert to share with the others. Anyone is welcome but you must make a reservation by calling 419-946-4191.
• Friday, July 25, 12:00 p.m., join the Cardington group with a carry-in lunch at the Cardington Community Center.

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white lilly chapel

Meet at Seniors on Center Wednesday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m. and we will transport you from Seniors on Center to the White Lilly Chapel for music and dinner (on your own; $4.00 plus transportation donation of $2.00). Please call Seniors on Center ahead at 419-946-4191 for a reservation and be at Seniors on Center at 3:45 p.m.

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birthday party

Surprise a senior or a friend and attend Seniors on Center's monthly Birthday Party for lunch and cake on Tuesday, July 15, 12:00 p.m. Brighten up the day for a senior listed on our birthday list at the top of this page by calling to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY or send them a birthday card. Birthday cakes are donated by our local McDonalds. Thank you, McDonalds!

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EUCHRE

Our euchre groups are growing in size, every Wednesday. Anyone is invited to Seniors on Center to join in the fun social time with a zealous game of strategy that will keep you razor sharp. The first and second Wednesday they play from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The third Wednesday of every month, from 1:00  to 4:oo p.m., is Progressive Euchre and the fourth Wednesday of every month euchre is played in the evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend.

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bridge

If you are interested in learning to play Bridge, plan to attend a meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 at the Senior Center. Vernon Wright (who will be teaching the class) will be here to meet with you. We are also forming Pinochle and Canasta groups. If you are interested in playing any of these card games, call Evelyn at Seniors on Center to sign up: 419-946-4191.

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music

The Wild Horse Band plays at Seniors on Center every first Monday (July 7) of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. You can also listen to Jim Lillo on Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on WNCO 101.3 FM.

On the third Monday (July 21) of every month Blue Country Rose Band plays at Seniors on Center from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A light meal is served from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on both nights ($3.50). This is open to all ages, so come in for both evenings of fun and listen to two good bands.

Wednesday, July 23 at 1:15 p.m., enjoy listening to the Kitchen Band with Sandy McDaniel on the piano at Seniors on Center.

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ice cream social & square dancing

Saturday, July 19, at 6:00 p.m., come to our Ice Cream Social and stay for our monthly square dancing to start at 7:30 until 10:00 p.m. at Seniors on Center.

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home delivery library

We now have movies available for you to take out. Check out the new list of books and movies delivered to you with your home delivered meals. You do not have to receive meals at home to take books and movies out at the Senior Center. You can also come in to the Center and take out books and movies.

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shopping trips

Wal-Mart shopping trip on Thursday, July 24 at 12:30 p.m. Call if you need a ride. We have weekly shopping trips to one or two of the following stores: Kroger and Save-A-Lot. Call Seniors on Center, 419-946-4191 if you need transportation. Check the Activities Calendar for the days.

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entertainment trips

In August, we are planning a trip to a matinee performance of Viaggio at the Carousel Playhouse in Akron. Call Evelyn at 419-946-4191 for more information.

Coming up on October 9 there will be an Amish Tour trip, "Hobos, Miners and Winers." The cost is $45.00, which includes the train ride, transportation, and your lunch (hobo lunch at the new Gazebo at Warthers). The final reservation date is September 9. Call Evelyn at 419-946-4191.

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health and wellness

Beltone Hearing comes to Seniors on Center twice a month and Gandee Hearing comes once every other month for your hearing needs. Check the Activity Calendar for dates.

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announcements - page 2

Be sure to have a look at the second page of the announcements section to read about:

• Silver Sneakers Class—Coming Soon!
• Computer Lab
• Cooking Corner
• Art Class
• B-I-N-G-O
• Volunteer Drivers
• TV Converter Box Coupon Program
• A Big THANK YOU!
• Comfort Shawl

See page 3 of the Announcements section for a list of SENIOR CLUBS, including contact information.