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Center Action Your guide to fun & festivities at the Kennett Area Senior Center
Celebrating 46 years of service to the community……
January 2019 427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 610-444-4819 - www.kennettseniorcenter.org
Our Mission The Kennett Area Senior Center is committed to preserving and enhancing the dignity and well-being of all adult residents of southern Chester County by providing a vital assortment of services that enrich social relationships, foster physical health, encourage educational interest and promote self-reliance.
Kennett Area Senior Center Board of Directors
Officers Bob Listerman / President
Fred Wissemann / Vice President Deborah Dart / Treasurer
TBD / Asst. Treasurer Jim Przywitowski / Secretary
Nancy Regenye / Immed Past Pres
Members Dennis Arrouet Millie Bickling
Jane Donze, Esq. Karl Leck Al Marcus
David B. Myers, Esq. Julie Noolan Gary Smith
DO YOU HAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS?
If you would like to receive your copy of the Newsletter in full color
via e-mail, let Andrea know at [email protected]
Message from the Executive Director
Dear KASC Members, Happy New Year! In the past couple of months, you were asked to nominate and elect a new Member Director to the Board of Directors. Announcing on behalf of Karl Leck, the current Member Director who oversaw the nomination and election process, the candidate who won the election is Marge Laigaie. Please join the Board of Directors and staff in congratulating her and please be supportive because she will be working diligently on your behalf for the next few years! Please also join us in thanking the other candidates who ran for the office: Barbara Holmes, Mary Ann Piccard and Gustave Teipelke. Thank you for participating. As you know, our membership year starts January 1. If you didn’t receive a renewal letter, please call 610-444-4819 and speak with Aretha Rochester, our Receptionist, so that we can send you a new letter with a return envelope. Please make sure we have your correct address. If you had already sent in your membership renewal before receiving the letter, we apologize for not catching that and thank you for renewing early! We appreciate your steadfast dedication to the senior center! Warm regards, Anita M. O’Connor
Thank You This is the time when we reflect on all of our fundraisers, events, activities, programs, and celebrations that we enjoyed in 2018. The success we experienced in the past year was due not only to staff’s dedication and planning but to the hard work and enthusiasm of all our amazing volunteers.
Lunches at the KASC
KASC meals are provided by the Chester County Department of Aging Services Congregate Meal Program. The monthly menu is published in the newsletter and posted at the Center. Membership is not required in order for individuals 60 and over to participate in this program. All residents 60 and older are invited to attend and enjoy a noontime meal. There is no cost to you for the meal, but you must contact KASC to reserve your meal by 3pm Tuesday for the entire following week of meal service. A voluntary, confidential contribution of $2.00 is applied to the meal’s cost and returned to CCDAS. The official registration and financial information of Chester County Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1(800)732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Lunch must be consumed at the Senior Center. We discourage seniors from taking food home due to health risks from spoiled food.
Anyone ordering a meal who is under the age of 60 must pay full price, which is now $4.89.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Information and Assistance Department KASC Scholarship Fund
KASC offers certain special events for which a fee is required. Through the generosity of an anonymous donor the KASC Scholarship Fund was created. The main purpose is to serve those KASC members who cannot pay the fee in order to participate, and/or to have part of their membership dues paid. You may be eligible if your income is $20,036 or less for one person or $26,955 for a couple. Assistance is available when there are funds. All information will be kept private. If you want to apply for this fund, contact Lizabeth Conners at 610-444-4819. Donations towards this scholarship fund are greatly appreciated.
MEMBERS KEY TAG
PLEASE NOTE for access to the following programs: For the YMCA facilities (pool, track, fitness room) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm, there is a new sign-in procedure for KASC members. Please show your KASC 2019 salmon (orange) key tag, fill out an application, have your photo taken (for informational purposes), and then you will receive an electronic key tag to be swiped at the front desk at each visit. For the AquaCrosslands and AquaKendal swim programs you need to have your KASC 2019 salmon key tag and to have registered with Andrea. Stop by the office to update your membership. Membership is now based on a calendar year. Your 2019 membership is due January 1st and is valid through December 31st, 2019. (Just $35.00)
Programs and Services par ally funded by Chester County
Department of Aging Services.
Staff
Anita M. O’Connor Executive Director
Stephanie D’Amico
Assistant Director
Bert Lutz Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Karen Martin
Book Shoppe Supervisor
Andrea Durynski Program Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator
Lizabeth Conners
Assisted Senior Program Coordinator Information & Assistance Coordinator
Elaine Phillips
Assisted Senior Program Aide
Kelly Regester Kitchen Supervisor
Pedro Melendez
Kitchen & Rental Assistant Custodian
Aretha Rochester Office Receptionist
Rental Assistant
Gemma Morrison Office Assistant
Colleen Owens
IT Advisor
Daisy Melendez Custodian
https://www.facebook.com/KennettSeniorCenter/
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MindMa ers: A dis nc ve approach to learning
Join us on the 2nd Friday of the month Friday, January 11, 2019
at 12:30pm-2:00pm
Preparing Together for Emergencies Presented by Robert Myers
Mr. Robert Myers, currently with The Salvation Army is the Emergency Disaster Services Director, Eastern PA and Delaware. He is responsible for all preparedness, response and recovery operations in Pennsylvania from State College to New Jersey, and
all of the state of Delaware. Mr. Myers manages all volunteers and staff associated with the disaster response program. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. What can you do to be better prepared? Get tips on creating a personal support network and having the items you need on hand in the event of an emergency.
Offered by WITF - PBS, NPR, PA Dept. of Aging (PDA), Senior Community Centers & Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC).
Come out, have fun & support the Kennett Area Senior Center
Cash Prizes Progressive Jackpot
Come early to get a good seat! Soup, sandwiches & sodas for sale, 5:00 to 6:25pm Card Sheets $15 to $44 (for cards ranging from 6 to 30 games per play)
Games held nearly every Friday night of the year!
Bingo Supervisor - Stephanie D’Amico
Where: 427 S. Walnut Street, KSQ When: Friday Nights from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Who: Adults 18+
Join us for Sunday Dinner with Friends Best kept secret!!! Relax, enjoy good food, music and friends.
Everyone is welcome! $12.00/member - $14/non-member Reservations are a must, please reserve your seat by calling one week in advance - 610-444-4819
January 2019
“No Sunday Dinner”
Perfect opportunity to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal and
entertainment with Family & Friends.
Come join us once a month in 2019!
(Ladies (or Gentlemen) this means no need to cook Sunday dinner once a month).
February 17, 2019
“All You Need is Love”
Dinner: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Music TBD 2:00 – 3:00 pm
MENU
Italian Ravioli Soup Caesar Salad
Baked Ziti w/ Meatballs Green Bean Almandine
Rolls & Butter Chocolate Covered Strawberries over Cheesecake
Iced tea & Coffee
427 South Walnut Street Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-4819
Sponsored by
W.W. Smith Charitable Trust
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Lizabeth Conners Information & Assistance Coordinator
610-444-4819 x105 [email protected]
Lizabeth is available by appointment to discuss your needs and assist in determining the appropriate resources needed. Call or email to make an appointment and discuss your needs.
Information & Assistance
Chester County Food Bank Chester County Senior Food Box Program
(CCSFBP)
This program that helps seniors gain access to nutritious foods so they can better improve their health. Each food box may contain: fruit, non-perishable proteins, vegetables, carbohydrates & dairy.
To qualify for the program, participants must be: 60 years or older Low Income A resident of Chester County, PA
Proof of age is required at sign up. There is no charge for this food. If you qualify, then the CCSFBP Box can be picked up on the 1st Wednesday of every month between 1pm-3pm. If you cannot pick up the box on this day or by the second week of the month, please call.
For more information contact Lizabeth Conners, 610-444-4819 x105
Kennett Area Senior Center Provides These Services
Assisted Senior Program Information and Referral Services LiHeap Energy Assistance Medicare \ Medicaid Counseling Rent Rebate Assistance Senior Food Box (monthly from Chester County
Foodbank) Tax preparation assistance (AARP) AARP Safe Driver Course Reading or filling out forms
For more information and assistance, call Lizabeth Conners at 610-444-4819 x105.
Free Health Insurance Counseling
Counselors are available at the
Kennett Area Senior Center
Every Thursday by appointment call 610-444-4819
Certified APPRISE counselors provide Pennsylvanians age 65 and over with objective, easy-to-understand information and can answer your questions about Medicare and health insurance.
Medicare News: Do I have to pay anything for my
Annual Wellness Visit?
The Annual Wellness Visit is one of the many preventive services that Medicare covers for free. If you have Original Medicare, you will pay no coinsurance or deductible for the Annual Wellness Visit and other preventive care services, as long as you see a health care provider who accepts Medicare assignment. This means that the doctor cannot charge you more than the Medicare-approved amount for services you receive. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you will pay no coinsurance/copayment or deductible for any preventive service that is free for people with Original Medicare, as long as you see an in-network provider. The Annual Wellness Visit is a Medicare-covered preventive screening, and no cost-sharing applies. However, if your provider investigates or treats a symptom during your Annual Wellness Visit, this care is not part of the visit, and you may be responsible for certain costs. During your Annual Wellness Visit, you will discuss your plan of preventive care for the coming year. This visit is similar to your Welcome to Medicare visit in that it continues to examine your health and update your preventive care plan. As part of your Annual Wellness Visit, your provider may:
Update your health-risk assessment Update your medical and family history Check your weight and blood pressure Update your list of current medical providers and
suppliers Screen for cognitive issues Update your screening schedule from previous
wellness visits Update your list of risk factors and conditions and
the care that you are receiving or that is recommended
Provide health advice and referrals to health education or preventive counseling programs
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Do you remember the advertising campaign for milk that asked “Got Milk?” We need to ask ourselves “Got water?” Drinking water is very important for each of us especially for the senior population. In addition to losing our sense of thirst as we age, some medications cause our bodies’ water supply to be depleted. Our bodies are three-fourths water so we need to continuously flush fresh water through. Some experts remind us to drink “8 by 8”. Drinking eight glasses of fluids each day can keep us hydrated, increase energy, regulate body temperature and carry nutrients throughout the bloodstream. Water, juices and milk can count towards our number of glasses of beverages each day, but not alco-hol or beverages with caffeine. Many foods have water in them like apples, tomatoes and cucumbers. It is important to speak with your doctor about how much water you should drink and check if you need to regulate your water intake. Perhaps in the New Year we can each commit to drinking 1-2 more glasses of water a day. Tufts University Center on Nutrition redesigned the USDA Food Pyramid to include eight glasses of water as the foun-dation for the pyramid as a reminder of the importance of drinking plenty of fluids. At KASC, we encourage our ASP friends to drink water. Do you do this for yourself?
Assisted Senior Program
Bring your loved one to our inclusive, non-medical,
social programs.
Kennett Senior Center 427 S. Walnut Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348 610-444-4819
www.kennettseniorcenter.org
Caregivers: Need A Break?Caregivers: Need A Break?Caregivers: Need A Break?
Benefit to you:
*Flexible schedule *Peace of mind *Time for “You”
For your loved one: *Mental activities *Physical exercise *Social interaction
CALL TODAY!
Check out: Assisted Senior Program Assisted Senior Program Assisted Senior Program
at Kennett Area Senior Center
This service benefits seniors with early-stage dementia or mild
physical impairment and provides RESPITERESPITERESPITE to their caregivers.
Do you receive our newsletter by email?
Having problems receiving the newsletter via email? Don’t forget to check your JUNK or SPAM folders. If the email with the newsletter is there, click and mark as NOT JUNK or NOT SPAM. This will whitelist our email address and the newsletter will no longer fall in the JUNK or SPAM folder.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
ANNOUNCEMENT Just a friendly reminder … during the winter months, if the Kennett Consolidated School District is closed or is on a delayed opening, the senior center will be closed. That includes all activities during the day and evening. Should the closure be on a Friday, there will be no Friday Night Bingo. You can find school closure announcements on TV stations : Fox-TV 29|KYW-TV3|NBC-TV 10|ABC-TV 6. Or listen to radio stations KYW-1060 AM|WSTW-93.7 FM|WCOJ 1420 AM|WDEL-1150 AM|WILM-1450 AM for closing information. You can also call the center after 6:30 AM and listen to the recording for current closure information. We will also post the center’s closure on our website, www.kennettseniorcenter.org and on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/KennettSeniorCenter/.
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Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:00am
Cost $4/class
You’re never too old to have fun! Creativity and imagination is key to sharing life experiences, bringing back fond memories! Really, all that’s needed is a willingness to play and share your stories and build lasting friendships as well!
Jan is a professional actress (SAG/AFTRA) and the Founder and Executive Director of Arts Holding Hands & Hearts (AHHAH!) a non-profit that empowers youth, strengthens families, and mobilizes communities through mindfulness and expressive arts in the sharing of life histories. Since 2005 Jan has facilitated a weekly Living History Storytelling Project here at the center. She also started an intergenerational project called Hands Across the Ages where seniors from KASC and students from the Kennett High School came together to share stories and build community.
This program is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Living History Storytelling Presented by Jan Michener
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Congratulations for a successful Literary Forum
Held in December 2018
Book Shoppe News 113 S. Union St., Kennett Square
610-444-6069 Mon-Sat - 10am-4pm
www.ksbookshoppe.org
GENEALOGY w/ John Beck
Fridays, 9:00am-12:00pm Walk-ins welcome,
appointments preferred
All other times Monday-Friday by appointment only
John can help….Are you searching for: Family History - Your Roots Family Stories (myth or reality)
To schedule an appointment contact John by calling 610-444-4819 or by email at [email protected]. Please fill out and bring the completed Genealogy Questionnaire to the appointment. Questionnaire is available in the KASC Front Office, or by emailing John or visiting http://kennettseniorcenter.org/event/genealogy-with-john-beck/ to open, fill in and email the questionnaire.
AARP One-Day Smart Driver’s Refresher Course
with Don Farmer
AARP 8-hour course is required before taking this 4-hour refresher course
Classes are Thursdays: 12:30-4:30pm Classes are held in the Rotary Room
Costs: AARP Member $15.00, Non-Member $20.00
and a $1.00 Donation to KASC
2019 Schedule March 21 May 16 July 18
September 19 November 21
Reserve your spot today! Class limit of 14
B i r t h d a y L u n c h e o n
Join your friends at the Kennett Area Senior Center on Wednesday, January 16, as we celebrate this month’s birthdays!
Lunch at 12:00pm
Entertainment: 11:00am TBD
This celebration is part of the Chester County Department of Aging Services Congregate Meal program. Please RSVP by calling 610-444-4819 or by signing up.
Grace Allen Amy Baer Renate Baur Edna Bente Peggy Bollenbach Mike Bresnahan Helen Bunch Louise Cappelli Ron Caputo Josephine Carr Charlotte Cossaboon Carol Crane Regina Cronin Al DiNorscia Joyce Domino Peggy Donnelly Maryann Frabriso-Maloney Marge Friel
Marilyn Garthwaite John Gebhard Clare Harris Lorelle Henry Donna Ifert Bahira Jawad Greta Jewett Ivy Jost Regina Kline Paul Larson Wendell Lofland Carol Madron Fran Marcus Sandy Marsh Karen Martin Mary McClain Jim Megginson Manuel Mejia Gloria Moulden
Angie Natoli Sally Needham Jill Nugent Pat Orose Pat Pappas Craig Parrish Marino Plebani Mary Rayner Frank Reck Velma Riggins Bruce Shapiro Prem Sharma Brenda Sharp Shirley Weiner Fred Wissemann Sandy Young
Happy Birthday to our January Birthdays!
Birthdays
Mary Lou Callahan Regina H. Cronin Jose F. Del Rosario Julita P. Del Rosario Paul E. Foster
Rosalie P. Foster Malcolm S. Graham Robert C. Perzel Robin Whelan Suzanne L. Woomer
New Members!
This is an exciting time for us and we thank you for your support! As we begin what we hope is a long and rewarding relationship, we encourage you to take an active role in the Kennett Area Senior Center. Please contact us and become involved!
Ladies & Gentlemen, join us at KASC for our
No Tea Party January or February 2019
2:00-3:30pm
Fine teas and delicacies are served.
Pricing: $10.00 KASC Members $12.00 Non-members
Seating is limited, please call early for reservations: 610-444-4819
Donations
IN MEMORY OF OR
IN HONOR OF….
Did you know that you can help the Kennett Area Senior Center by remembering or honoring that special person with a donation in their name.
For more information, contact Bert Lutz at 610-444-4819.
Do you need wardrobe repairs?
Our sewing group can help. Buttons Ripped seams4.5 Hems Other minor sewing repairs
Donations to KASC accepted for repairs
Location: Rotary Room When: Fridays at 9:30am See: Barbara or Adela
Not Just Quilts Sewing Supervisor, Arlene, is looking for indi-viduals to help with Bazaar sewing projects (Fridays).
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Needlework Returns!!
Beginners welcomed Tuesday & Friday 10:00am-12:00pm
Join Nancy “Lee” Savage
PROGRAM WISH LIST
Consider donating the following items to KASC.
Ribbon and Wired Ribbon for making bows Napkins, Paper Plates Miscellaneous Party Supplies Puzzles: large pieces - 300 to 500 piece
puzzles
Contact us at 610-444-4819 for Kennett Area Senior Center
and 610-444-6069 for Kennett Resale Book Shoppe
Requests and Donations
At the KASC, we treasure our great volunteers!
If you can donate your time call or email Andrea
610-444-4819 [email protected]
Seeking Additional Tea Party Volunteers
This is a popular monthly program. We are in need of volunteers to help setup tables, china and table decorations the morning of the tea; need volunteers to help prepare the food; volunteers to serve and assist with cleanup after the tea party. Please call Andrea.
GAMES at KASC Wednesdays
10:00am-11:00am
Looking for an Instructor
To be determined
ARTS & CRAFTS Tuesdays
New Schedule TBD
Some programs are fee-based and registration is required. Please contact Andrea at 610-444-4819 or [email protected] for details.
YOGA (Gentle Chair) w/ Caitlin Reilly
Mondays 2:00pm-3:00pm
Country Line Dancing Thursdays
9:30am-10:30am Free 6:30pm-7:30pm $5.00
Pet Therapy with PJ Harris and Maggie
Wednesdays, 10:30am
All KASC Members are eligible to attend classes. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am. Check with Andrea if you carry Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance to see if you qualify for a membership in SilverSneakers®.
“WORDS OF LIFE” STUDY GROUP The Bible & other inspirational resources
Our leader is Evangelist, Gloria Moulden
New Life GHCOC
Thursdays 10:00am - 11:00 am
Please check calendar for Room
Tai Chi Classes are at KASC
with Art Ferris, Instructor
Tuesdays 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: $8/class
Minimum of 5 participants for each session
Are you interested in attending! Please call Andrea for more
information!
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Trevose Behavior Modification Program w/ Jeanne Searer
This is behavior modification for weight loss. Participants must: attend all of the first 6 weekly meetings. 18 years old and need to lose 20-80lbs
Applications are available in the office or by calling Jeanne Searer at 484-467-8011 (message prompt starts in Spanish)
Meet at KASC: Wednesday, 8:30 am
For more information go to www.TBMP.org
ALERT: If out of TBMP 5 years - RETURN as a NEWBIE!
Kennett Area Senior Center presents… Spotlight on
San Antonio Holiday December 1-5, 2019
For more information contact Andrea Durynski
Kennett Area Senior Center (610) 444-4819
YOU’RE INVITED TO A SPECIAL COLLETTE TRAVEL
PRESENTATION At Kennett Area Senior Center Wednesday, February 13, 2019
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Book Now
& Save $100 Per Person
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!
No classes in January Both pools closed for KASC classes
until further notice
AquaKendal (Tuesdays): All classes currently full
AquaCrosslands (Fridays): All classes currently full
GENTLE “CHAIR” YOGA Mondays, 2pm-3pm
$10 per class paid in advance for the month
Minimum of 4 students January classes will be $40
due on January 7
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, the Giant Food Store in the New Garden Shopping Center donates its day-old bread and pastries to our Center. Pick up some bread and pastries while you’re here.
Assorted Colors of Napkins and Tablecloths (Throwaway)
Please contact Kelly at 610-444-4819, Ext # 103 Thanks in advance for your help!
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Jerry’s Mental Gymnas cs! Join Jerry Cammarata Tuesdays at KASC 10:00‐11:00am
No Sessions in January
FUN with Words TEST your MEMORY and KNOWLEDGE
Food Cupboard Services Presentation Mary Sue Boyle, Development Director
Come learn about services provided and qualifications. She will also be conducting a transportation needs survey.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 12:30pm-1:30pm
“EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS” Presented by
Ashley Wollman
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:00am-12:00pm
Do you know what to do to help keep you
and your family safe in an emergency? Do you know what supplies you need in
case the power goes out? What documents should you have on hand
if you need to evacuate? Join us to learn how to Get Informed, Make a Kit, and Formulate a Plan.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Wednesdays “NEW” Time
10:00-11:00am in the
Computer Room (Staller)
Chaired by Marge Laigaie Please feel free to attend these meetings. Join in this group to discuss important, current legistlative issues that impact the senior population in Southern Chester County today!
Be informed… Be active…
Help where you can...
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR IMPORTANT DATES – January 2019
1/1 Tues. CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 1/2 Weds. Alzheimer’s Support Group 10:00am-12:00pm Sing-a-Long 12:30pm-1:30pm 1/3 Thurs. Medicare Counseling (by appointment only) 9:00am-2:00pm Words of Life Study 10:00am-11:00am 1/4 Fri. Genealogy w/ John Beck (see ad) 9:00am-12:00pm 1/7 Mon. Gentle “Chair” Yoga 2:00pm-3:00pm 1/8 Tues. NO Mental Gymnastics Book Club (see ad) 10:00am-11:00am “NO” Tea Party Tai Chi 3:00pm-4:00pm 1/9 Weds. Sing-a-Long 12:30pm-1:30pm Audiologist 1:00pm-4:00pm 1/10 Thurs. Medicare Counseling (by appointment only) 9:00am-2:00pm Words of Life Study 10:00am-11:00am Blood Pressure Screening 10:30am-11:30am Constituent Outreach?? - Sandy Snyder (see ad) 11:00am-12:00pm?? Mind Matters (see ad) 12:30pm-1:30pm 1/11 Fri. Genealogy w/ John Beck (see ad) 9:00am-12:00pm 1/14 Mon. Gentle “Chair” Yoga 2:00pm-3:00pm 1/15 Tues. NO Mental Gymnastics Member Director Meeting (Wendel) 11:00am-12:00pm Tai Chi 3:00pm-4:00pm 1/16 Weds. Entertainment: TDB (see ad) 11:00am-12:00pm Birthday Luncheon 12:00pm-12:30pm NO Sing-A-Long Food Cupboard Presentations 12:30pm-1:30pm 1/17 Thurs. Medicare Counseling (by appointment only) 9:00am-2:00pm Words of Life Study 10:00am-11:00am 1/18 Fri. Genealogy w/ John Beck (see ad) 9:00am-12:00pm 1/21 Mon. Gentle “Chair” Yoga 2:00pm-3:00pm 1/22 Tues. NO Mental Gymnastics BMRH Presentation (see ad) 11:00am-12:00pm Tai Chi 3:00pm-4:00pm 1/23 Weds. Sing-a-Long 12:30pm-1:30pm 1/24 Thurs. Medicare Counseling (by appointment only) 9:00am-2:00pm Words of Life Study 10:00am-11:00am 1/25 Fri. Genealogy w/ John Beck (see ad) 9:00am-12:00pm 1/28 Mon. Gentle “Chair” Yoga 2:00pm-3:00pm 1/29 Tues. NO Mental Gymnastics Tai Chi 3:00pm-4:00pm 1/30 Weds. Sing-a-Long 12:30pm-1:30pm 1/31 Thurs. Medicare Counseling (by appointment only) 9:00am-2:00pm Words of Life Study 10:00am-11:00am
February 2/17 Sun. Sunday Dinner with Friends (see ad) 1:00pm-3:00pm
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Rover 2019 Visits in Rotary Room
Q&A’s & New Client Registrations
Next Visit will be: TO BE DETERMINED
Please plan to meet with your ROVER outreach representative…..with your questions and concerns!
KASC Center Activities – January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1. CENTER IS CLOSED
2. 8-10 Trevose (W) 10-12 Alzheimer’s Support Group (RR) 10 Games 10 Legislative Mtg 10:30 Pet Therapy 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Sing-A-Long 1-2 Digital Photo (Stlr) 1-6 American Red Cross Blood Drive (by appt. only) (W)
3. 6-9 BNI Brkfst(W) 9 Medicare 9:30 Line Dancing 10 Games 10 Bible Study (R) 11 SilverSneakers 12:30-2 Bingo 1-3 YMCA*** 2 Tech Help (Stlr) 6:30 Line Dancing
4. 9-12 Genealogy 9:30 Not Just Quilts (RR) 10 Needlework 10 Games NO SilverSneakers 11 Tech Help (Stlr) 1 Tech Help (Stlr) NO AquaCrosslands** 5-9 BINGO
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6. 7. 10 Cards 10 Games 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Bingo 2-3 Gentle YOGA (W) 6:30 Weight Watchers (S)
8. NO TEA PARTY 9:30 Living History NO Arts & Crafts 10 Needlework 10 Games 10 Book Club (Stlr) NO Mental Gymnastics NO AquaKendal* 1-3 YMCA*** NO Tea Party 3-4 TAI CHI
9. 8-10 Trevose (W) 10 Games 10 Legislative Mtg 10:30 Pet Therapy 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Sing-A-Long 1-2 Digital Photo (RR) 1-3 Staff Meeting 1-4 Audiologist (Stlr) 4 OrgDev Comm Mtg. (RR)
10. 6-9 BNI Brkfst(W) 9 Medicare 9:30 Line Dancing 10 Games 10 Bible Study (RR) 10:30 BPS (W) 11 Constituent OR ?? 11 SilverSneakers 12:30-2 Bingo 1-3 YMCA*** 2 Tech Help (Stlr) 6:30 Line Dancing
11. 9-12 Genealogy 9:30 Not Just Quilts (RR) 10 Needlework 10 Games NO SilverSneakers 11 Tech Help (Stlr) 12:30 Mind Matters 1 Tech Help (Stlr) NO AquaCrosslands** 5-9 BINGO
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14. 10 Cards 10 Games 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Bingo 2-3 Gentle YOGA (W) 6:30 Weight Watchers (S)
15. 9:30 Living History NO Arts & Crafts 10 Needlework 10 Games NO Mental Gymnastics 11 Mem/Dir Mtg NO AquaKendal* 1-3 YMCA*** 3-4 TAI CHI
16. BIRTHDAY LUNCH 8-10 Trevose (Stlr) NO Legislative Mtg 10:30 Pet Therapy NO SilverSneakers 11 Entertainment - TBD NO Sing-A-Long 12:30 Food Cupboard Presentation 1-2 Digital Photo (W)
17. 6-9 BNI Brkfst(W) 9 Medicare 9:30 Line Dancing 10 Games 10 Bible Study (RR) 11 SilverSneakers 12:30-2 Bingo 1-3 YMCA*** NO Tech Help (Stlr) 4-5 Marketing Mtg (R) 6:30 Line Dancing
18. 8-9:30 Finance Comm 9-12 Genealogy 9:30 Not Just Quilts (RR) 10-11 Prog Comm 10 Needlework 10 Games NO SilverSneakers NO Tech Help (Stlr) NO AquaCrosslands** 5-9 BINGO
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21. 10 Cards 10 Games 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Bingo 2-3 Gentle YOGA (W) 3:30 Exec Comm (RR) 6:30 Weight Watchers (S)
22. 7:30-9 BOD 9:30 Living History NO Arts & Crafts 10 Needlework 10 Games NO Mental Gymnastics 10:30-2 Audiologist (Stlr) 11 BMRH Presentation NO AquaKendal* 1-3 YMCA*** 3-4 TAI CHI
23. 8-10 Trevose (W) 10 Games 10 Legislative Mtg 10:30 Pet Therapy 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Sing-A-Long 1-2 Digital Photo (RR)
24. 9 Medicare 9:30 Line Dancing 10 Games 10 Bible Study (RR) 11 SilverSneakers 12:30-2 Bingo 1-3 YMCA*** 2 Tech Help (Stlr) 6:30 Line Dancing
25. 9-12 Genealogy 9:30 Not Just Quilts (RR) 10 Needlework 10 Games NO SilverSneakers 11 Tech Help (Stlr) 1 Tech Help (Stlr) NO AquaCrosslands** 5-9 BINGO
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28. 10 Cards 10 Games 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Bingo 2-3 Gentle YOGA (W) 6:30 Weight Watchers (S)
29. 9:30 Living History NO Arts & Crafts 10 Needlework 10 Games NO Mental Gymnastics NO AquaKendal* 1-3 YMCA*** 3-4 TAI CHI
30. 8-10 Trevose (W) 10 Games 10 Legislative Mtg 10:30 Pet Therapy 11 SilverSneakers 12:30 Sing-A-Long 1-2 Digital Photo (RR)
31. 9 Medicare 9:30 Line Dancing 10 Games 10 Bible Study (RR) 11 SilverSneakers 12:30-2 Bingo 1-3 YMCA*** 2 Tech Help (Stlr) 6:30 Line Dancing
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BPS - Blood Pressure Screenings
* @ Kendal Fitness Center ** @ Crosslands Pool *** @ YMCA
Staller Center (Stlr) M-F 8:00am-5:00pm except when class or meeting is in session
Chester County January 2019
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 4
Baked Meatloaf Marinara Creamy Chicken Divan Baked Ham w/ Fruit SauceCENTER IS CLOSED w/Mozzarella Topping over 1/2c. White Rice 1/2c. Whipped Sweet Potatoes
1/2c. Garlic Whipped Potatoes 1 c. Tossed Salad w/tomato & drs 1/2c. Harvard Beets1/2c. Parmesan Corn Breadstick White Bread
Wheat Bread 1/2c. Mandarin Oranges Fresh Fruit1/2 c. Banana Pudding & Nilla Wafers
7 8 9 10 11Pork Ribette Swiss Steak Happy New Year! Grilled Chicken Bacon & Swiss Club Breaded Fish Square
1/2c.Seasoned Potatoes w/2 oz Onion Gravy Roasted Pork Loin- 1 Slice w/lettuce, tomato, & condiments 1/2c. Macaroni & Cheese1/2c. Baked Beans 1/2c..Cabbage & Noodles w/Sauerkraut 1 c. Creamy Potato Soup 1/2c. Stewed Tomatoes
Dinner Roll 1/2c. Diced Carrots 1/2c. Whipped Potatoes w/Crackers Wheat Bread1/2c. Sliced Peaches Wheat Bread Dinner Roll Sandwich Roll Fresh Fruit
1/2c. Pineapple Delight Pineapple Upside Down Cake 1/2c. Blushed Pears
14 15 16 17 18Baked Meatloaf w/Gravy Smokey BBQ Burger w/ January Birthdays Chicken & Dumplings- 1c. Baked Salmon
Baked Potato w/margarine cheddar, bbq sauce, crispy onions Hot Turkey Sandwich w/gravy 1/2c. Pepper Slaw w/white wine cream sauce1/2c.Mixed Bean Medley 1/2c. Sweet Potato Bites 1/2c. Whipped Potatoes w/chives Whole Grain Buttermilk Biscuit 1/2c. White Rice
White Bread Hamburger Roll 1/2c. Crinkle Cut Carrots 1/2c. Warm Peaches 1/2c. Broccoli1/2c. Applesauce Fresh Seasonal Fruit White Bread Wheat Bread
Cherry Chip Cake w/ topping 1/2c. Pineapple Tidbits
21 22 23 24 25Porcupine Ball Turkey & Provolone Sandwich Center Cut Pork Chop Reuben Sandwich Lemon Pepper Chicken w/gravy
w/2 oz tomato Sauce w/lettuce, tomato, & condiments w/2 oz Gravy (Corn Beef, kraut, swiss) 1/2c. Wild Rice1/2c. Garlic Whipped Potatoes 1 c. Creamy Broccoli Soup 1/2c. Whipped Potatoes w/Chives w/condiments 1/2c. Brussel Sprouts
1/2c. Corn w/Crackers 1/2c. Lima Beans 1/2c. Hot Potato Salad Wheat BreadCinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding WG Pretzel Roll White Bread Sandwich Roll Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit 1/2c. Sliced Apples 1/2c. Warm Peaches
28 29 30 31Mushroom Swiss Burger Mango BBQ Chicken Breast Pot Roast w/1 oz Gravy Crab Cake
1c. Creamy Cauliflower Soup 1/2c. Brown Rice 1/2c. Baked Potato w/margarine 1/2c. Cheesy Twistsw/crackers 1/2c. Creamy Coleslaw 1/2c. Sliced Carrots 1/2c. Baked Beans
Hamburger Roll Wheat Bread Italian Bread WG Dinner RollFresh Fruit 1/2c. Apple Cranberry Crisp Cookie 1/2c. Mandarin Oranges
*Menu Subject to Change*
Rover Transportation Available
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For under 60 the Meal cost is $4.89
*PLEASE BE AWARE MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE* Served Daily 8 oz Milk & 1 tsp Margarine
The official registration and financial information of Chester County Department of Aging Services may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999.
Call for reservations by 3pm Tuesday for the ENITRE following week, 610-444-4819
For 60+ the Meal cost is a voluntary, confidential contribution of $2.00
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Caring for someone with memory loss? Who is caring for you?
The Alzheimer’s Association has the compassion to care. Learn practical caregiving info, receive mutual support, and learn about resources, all in a complimentary and confidential setting. Join us for our Support Group Meetings first Wednesday of each month from 10-12 noon at Kennett Area Senior Center. Call Group Leader Jim via Lizabeth Conners @ 610-444-4819 x105 or email [email protected] To receive more information about Alzheimer’s disease, call the 24 hour Caregiver’s Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter.
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Technology Help with Colleen The Kennett Area Senior Center holds Technology Help Sessions. Bring in your laptop, tablets, ipads and cell phones during these sessions or we can use the lab computers.
Would you prefer Private Technology Lessons? Private Technology lessons are available for a fee at the Kennett Area Senior Center or your home. Please contact Colleen Owens for more information and pricing at 610-806-6337 or [email protected].
January 2019 Technology Help Sessions - $10 per one hour session
THURSDAY FRIDAY
You can email your questions in advance to Colleen at [email protected] and put in the subject line Help. Please sign up for the session so that we can provide one-on-one service. Call 610-444-4819 or email Colleen to sign up.
Day Time Day Time January 3 January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31
2:00pm 2:00pm No Session 2:00pm 2:00pm
January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1
11:00am & 1:00pm 11:00am & 1:00pm No Sessions 11:00am & 1:00pm 11:00am & 1:00pm
January
“Unconditional Love” By
Jane Isay
February
“A House Full of Females”
by Lowell Ulrich
ATTENTION BOOKWORMS! (Second Tuesdays at 10:00am)
Next meeting January 8, 2019
Please call Cindy Engle @ 610-467-1660 if you would like more info.
The book choice for:
State Senator Killion’s Constituent Outreach
State Senator Killion’s Constituent Outreach Representative Connie Windsor has retired. Her replacement will be Sandy Snyder. Sandy will be at our Senior Center to answer any question you may have regarding Commonwealth of PA programs and services they offer. In addition, she will have brochures and forms for state resources with her!
Sandy’s schedule will be determined and hopefully start in February 2019
PET THERAPY with
PJ Harris and Maggie
Wednesdays 10:30am-11:00am
Ask Your Pharmacist
2019 Schedule TBD
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Staying Safe from the Ingenuity of Identity Thefts by Gemma Morrison, KASC Office Assistant
We have all heard the obvious robotic voice we hang up on at home or the email from some “prince” who wants to give us money. Attempts at identity theft and fraud are rampant in each of our lives but many still fall victim to these crimes. In recent studies seniors as a population were found to lose at least $3 billion annually from fraud. For seniors, the most dominant ways a criminal will attempt to get your money are through telephone and internet scams. Both of these schemes will attempt to get your PII, personally identifiable information, with which they can cause any amount of damage from filing to receive your benefits, to buying a car with under your name and credit card. Needless to say it is important to recognize a scam and protect yourself against them.
The following are major pieces of your PII that need to be protected Full name Personal identification numbers – social security, passport, driver’s license, and patient identification
numbers Financial information – bank account number and credit card number Street address Personal phone numbers and email addresses
Scams may not always be obvious so always stay on the lookout for these scams and take these cautionary steps before giving away your information or money.
Phone calls - Do not give money over the phone. The best way to avoid the problem is to not let it be created in the first place. If a caller you do not recognize claims to be your bank, Credit Card Company, the IRS, or another government official, call them with the telephone number you already have. You are not obligated to hand over any precious information without being sure it is required of you.
Email - never open email links or attachments even if the sender seems legitimate. If you get an email from what looks like your bank you can always go to the website by typing in the URL yourself which will ensure security for your information and for your computer which can hold your information.
Social Media - as scary as it is to think about we do not always know who we think we are talking to on social media. If a friend requests money, your social security number, your passwords, try to call them and double check that they were the ones asking, not an impersonator.
Mailing - There have been cases where illegitimate companies send out requests stating someone is overdue for a certain amount of money promised to their charity which does not exist at all. Always be cautious of sending away bank information and keep track of what groups you give money to if you are unable to remember so you cannot be taken advantage of. Also, when discarding mail, medical documents, receipts, or anything that has PII information on it,
shred it first! It may seem unlikely but there are criminals who will fish through your recycling or trash to get information that they can use to take money from you or your identity.
Banking – Frequently review your bank and credit cards statements and call your provider if transactions are unfamiliar to you. Using direct deposit for Social Security or other benefit checks makes it much harder for them to be
stolen. A lot can be said about identity fraud, if you are looking for more information use this URL to dig deeper
https://www.dhs.gov/publication/stopthinkconnect-older-american-resources https://www.dhs.gov/publication/stopthinkconnect-older-american-resources https://www.retiredbrains.com/common-scams.html https://www.retiredbrains.com/identity-theft-prevention.html https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/ftc-seeks-public-input-how-identity-theft-impacts-senior-citizens-project-no.p065411-00009%C2%A0/00009-83187.pdf https://www.lifelock.com/learn-identity-theft-resources-best-id-theft-protection.html https://www.lifelock.com/learn-identity-theft-resources-seniors-victims-of-identity-theft.html
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Schedule for 2019: Tuesdays and Fridays
February 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, and 26 March 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 April 2, 5, 9, 12
Hours: 9:00AM to 2:30PM (By Appointment Only)
Location: Kennett Area Senior Center 427 South Walnut Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610 444-4819
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