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JANUARY 1, 2018 PUBLISHED QUARTERLY 570 N. State Rt. 741 Lebanon, OH 45036 COUNTRY WESTERN EVENING - A HUGE SUCCESS WCCS produced its first-ever “Coun- try Western Evening” on October 7, 2017. All the 200+ attendees said they thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Eugene Rose, WCCS CEO said “in the past our big annual fundraiser has always been a formal event. We listened to our past guests and thought we’d try something casual and fun this year instead.” It’s evident that Rose and his committee hit the right note too. The event was held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason. Great Wolf provided a perfect setting that was conducive to the evening’s theme. Country Western wear was encour- aged attire. As guests registered, they received their “Sheriffs” name badge and were welcomed with Bluegrass tunes played by WCCS Board mem- ber, Steve Kilburn and band partner. “Our committee wanted every- one to have fun and not be nickeled-and-dimed to death” commented Rose. The WCCS main- tenance team of Lee Morris and Zack Baker designed and built numerous themed games of skill for all to enjoy and for chances to win door prizes. Committee members posted ideas to a Pinterest page from which Lee and Zack gained ideas. Dolcee Hoffman managed the beautiful invitations, social and published media. Emily Gillam solicited and collected silent auction items. Amy Houpey located On Wednesday, November 22 nd , over 125 Warren County resi- dents received a Thanksgiving meal courtesy of the Heritage at Miami Bluffs Men’s Club (HMB). This dedicated group of retirees coordinated what has become an annual event for HMB and WCCS. This is the ninth year that these volunteers have deliv- ered a warm meal, staple items, a smile and conversation to those older adults and families who would otherwise go without on this Thanksgiving holiday. HMB coordinated the meal preparation and food pickup with the Lebanon Bob Evan’s Res- taurant (Thank you to Bob Evans!). Staple supplies were coordinated with the Lebanon Walmart Store (Thank you to Walmart!). And...Thank you Heritage at Miami Bluffs Men’s Club! Thank you Heritage at Miami Bluffs Men’s Club Continued on page 3

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JANUARY 1, 2018PUBLISHED QUARTERLY

570 N. State Rt. 741Lebanon, OH 45036

COUNTRY WESTERN EVENING - A HUGE SUCCESSWCCS produced its first-ever “Coun-try Western Evening” on October 7,2017. All the 200+ attendees said theythoroughly enjoyed the evening.

Eugene Rose, WCCS CEO said“in the past our big annual fundraiserhas always been a formal event. Welistened to our past guests and thoughtwe’d try something casual and fun thisyear instead.”

It’s evident that Rose and hiscommittee hit the right note too.

The event was held at the GreatWolf Lodge in Mason. Great Wolfprovided a perfect setting that wasconducive to the evening’s theme.Country Western wear was encour-aged attire. As guests registered, theyreceived their “Sheriffs” name badgeand were welcomed with Bluegrasstunes played by WCCS Board mem-ber, Steve Kilburn and band partner.

“Our committee wanted every-one to have fun and not benickeled-and-dimed to death”commented Rose. The WCCS main-tenance team of Lee Morris and ZackBaker designed and built numerousthemed games of skill for all to enjoyand for chances to win door prizes.Committee members posted ideas toa Pinterest page from which Lee andZack gained ideas. Dolcee Hoffmanmanaged the beautiful invitations,social and published media. EmilyGillam solicited and collected silentauction items. Amy Houpey located

On Wednesday, November 22nd,over 125 Warren County resi-dents received a Thanksgivingmeal courtesy of the Heritage atMiami Bluffs Men’s Club (HMB).

This dedicated group ofretirees coordinated what hasbecome an annual event for HMBand WCCS. This is the ninth yearthat these volunteers have deliv-ered a warm meal, staple items, asmile and conversation to thoseolder adults and families who

would otherwise go without on thisThanksgiving holiday.

HMB coordinated the mealpreparation and food pickup withthe Lebanon Bob Evan’s Res-taurant (Thank you to BobEvans!). Staple supplies werecoordinated with the LebanonWalmart Store (Thank you toWalmart!).And...Thank you Heritageat Miami Bluffs Men’s Club!

Thank you Heritage at Miami Bluffs Men’s Club

Continued on page 3

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Income Guidelines1 person...........................$21,1052 persons.........................$28,4203 persons.........................$35,7354 persons.........................$43,0505 persons.........................$50,365

Please call our tollfree number foran appointment1-866-747-1042

If you have a disconnect noticeon your gas & electric bill or ifyou need fuel oil or propane,(tank must be 25% or less);

you may be eligible. We can assistwith a one time payment on your

utility bill or make a one timepurchase of bulk fuel.

E-HEAP WinterCrisis Program

ENDSMarch 31, 2018

ATTENTIONWarren County

Residents

Are you looking forquality Child Care?Or is someone you know?

With 90% of brain developmenttaking place before the

age of six, where your preciouslittle ones spend their time

makes all the difference.

WCCS Early Learning Centercan help.

Call 513-695-2215 orvisit www.wccsi.org.

WCCS is finishing 2017 on a positivenote in all areas. What a year this hasbeen! We’ve had major accomplish-ments, growth and increasedcommunity support.

Our fastest growing programcontinues to be Meals on Wheels™.The new Atrium Medical Center spon-sored Commissary has now beenoperating for nearly half a year. It couldnot have come online at a more neces-sary time. Demand continues growingthroughout Warren and the easternportion of Butler County. We are at thestart of an even greater growth burst.

Meeting increased demandsrequires robust infrastructure and trans-portation resources. Our routes aregrowing in step with our growth andour delivery fleet is aging. To meetthese needs, we’ve committed toadding and replacing 7 new deliveryvans throughout 2018. There is aninteresting challenge and opportunitylinked to the newly ordered vans:

WCCS is boldly promoting ourbrand and we’re looking for leadingorganizations who wish to sponsorthese vans with us for their use as a“moving billboard” to advertise theirorganization.

Mike Schueler, CEO of SchuelerGroup, has issued us the “MikeSchueler throw down challenge”. Mike

will wrap the first and seventh vanswe have ordered. “The challenge stillstands for you to add five more corpo-rate ‘wrapped’ vehicles, and SchuelerGroup will sponsor the seventh (ourthird) logo-ed van,” wrote Mike in hisrecent challenge. We’re seeking fiveother businesses, churches, organiza-tions, etc. to help us meet the challenge,

Thoughts from the CEO, Eugene Roseplease. It’s all up to you. Pleasecontact me at (513) 695-2201 or [email protected] to sponsor yourvan before it’s too late!

Like Meals on Wheels™, seniortransportation needs have grown. In2017, we’ve transported thelargest number of seniorsever to medical appoint-ments and trips to obtain dailyliving needs. This service isprovided by our regular driv-ers with whom our seniorsbecome comfortable; thesame driver is regularlyassigned to each senior frompickup to drop off to returntrip. We are grateful to havejust taken delivery on ourlargest transport vehicle todate. Through a grant fromthe Ohio Department of Transportation(ODOT) we’ve just received a 14-pas-senger transport van.

Our Head Start program isanxiously awaiting release of a prom-ised “Duration Grant” from the USDepartment of Health & HumanServices to purchase a new EarlyLearning Center in Carlisle. We haveendured a long process and haveworked with the offices of US Sena-tors Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown.US Congressman Steve Chabot is

helping to expedite theprocess too. We’re hopefulto have funds in hand beforethe end of 2017. This willresult in providing anotherEarly Learning Center in anarea of the County where itis most needed.

We are now fullystaffed in our STEP Employ-ment Program. Our longtimemanager, Jen Parker, left to

relocate to Cleveland leaving her posi-tion vacant. I am delighted to reportthat we have hired Vickie Staley as thenew program manager. Vickie originallywas the manager of STEP when WCCSfirst began the program. We’re happyto have her return and know thisvalued program will continue tosucceed under her management.

WCCS is welcoming a new program.Adult New Readers is a nonprofitserving adults needing to learn or growtheir reading skills. It also teachesEnglish-as-a-second-language to legalimmigrants in our area. After many

recent discussions with the majorCounty libraries and the Boards ofWCCS and Adult New Readers, it wasdecided that it is beneficial to mergeAdult New Readers into WCCS. Thethirty-year-old agency is led byBarbara Geiger. Barbara and staff willrelocate to the 741 AdministrationBuilding where Barbara will remainProgram Director. WCCS’ vast geo-graphic footprint will afford Adult NewReaders the opportunity to work in allareas of the County. The synergiesbetween the program and other WCCSprograms will benefit all whom weserve. Please join me in welcomingBarbara Geiger, Director of Adult NewReader Program to our WCCS family.

As 2017 ends, I offer my personalthanks to the many amazing individu-als, businesses and organizations whohelp to support our mission throughoutthe year. Supporting WCCS is a noblething helping more than 11,000 individu-als annually. With your help, our variedservices assist community membersbecome the best they can be thus add-ing productivity, growth and indepen-dence into their lives. In countlessways, this benefits all whom we serveand everyone else in our community.Merry Christmas, happy holidays andmy best to everyone in the new year.

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the amazing DJ with Michelle Carpen-

ter finding the line-dance instructor.

Board members Charlotte and Marlene

Senn designed and produced goodie

bags and western paraphernalia. Dodie

Bastin was an authentic Sheriff serv-

ing warrants on guests including (real)

Warren County Sheriff, Larry Sims and

CEO Rose; both were among guests

‘jailed’ pending the mercy of other

guests to bail them out. Bobbie Vunak

oversaw operations at the event.

The silent and live auction provided

much value to guests. A fabulous

cowboy buffet was savored, followed

by the first-ever “Fabric of the Com-

munity Awards.”

State Senator Steve Wilson and

State Representative Scott Lipps pro-

vided Proclamations and joined Rose

and WCCS Board Chair Tom Ariss in

presenting three awards: Fabric of the

Community Emerging Community

Builder Service Award to Tom Cloud

COUNTRY WESTERN EVENING Continued from Cover

of Schueler Group; Fabric of the Com-

munity Service Award to Atrium Medi-

cal Center; and the Fabric of the Com-

munity Lifetime Achievement Award

to George and Mary Alice Leasure of

GMi Companies. Jake and Kelly Sieber

were awarded the Best Dressed Coun-

try Western outfit for their extraordi-

nary attire as a cowboy and saloon girl.

The evening ended with music and

line-dancing assisted by a professional

dance instructor. The fabulous “Dudes

Ohio State Eagles, R. E. Middleton Construction, Wright’s Lawn Maintenance, Jackie Meadows Insurance, Sam & Laura Lobar,Springboro Chamber of Commerce, Oliver Packing & Equipment, Tony & Susan Vasilakis, Minuteman Press of Lebanon, Lebanon Kiwanis,

John & Marcia Roesch, Vernon Bell Insurance Agency, USI Insurance Services, WSB Painting, Barnes Dennig

WCCS FRIENDS

GREENHORN SPONSORS

Russell D. Wilson, CPA

COPPER MINE SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORSBLACK DIAMOND PRESENTING SPONSOR

SILVER MINE SPONSOR

of Warren County” 2018 Calendars

produced by Nicci Haney are a hit, with

some still available for $10 each. One

calendar signed by each of the calen-

dar “dudes” was live-auctioned for

$170.

“This year was such a success

that next year we may consider the

same or different fun theme” said

Rose. “I am extremely proud of our

committee, our Board and grateful to

all supporting our event. Thank you!”

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Playing is Learning at ELCThese Early Learning Center childrenare learning to measure by makingplay-dough and pouring water, learn-ing about geometry by fitting magnetic

shapes together, learning literacy byhearing stories and creating letters, andlearning social skills through play. Thisis hands-on learning at its best!

Stay informedwith what’sHAPPENING

at WCCS.

LIKE US ON

The Christmas holiday will be a littlebrighter this year for over 150 olderadults. The Heritage at Miami Bluffs

In the Spirit of Christmaswith WCCS seniors for well over tenyears. The Heritage at Miami BluffsWomen’s Club has partnered with

WCCS for the last 4years. And this year,we were also con-tacted by several“Secret Santas” whowanted to share theirholiday spirit with ourseniors.

The generosityand thoughtfulness ofthese groups and indi-viduals is just anotherexample of how War-ren County takes care

of its older residents! Thank you somuch for your generous spirit.

Women’s Club, Lakeview UnitedChurch of Christ and a few other“Secret Santas” are bringing smiles tomany of our Warren County olderadults and families by providing giftsand support.

WCCS has been fortunate to beselected by local organizations whowant to bring Christmas cheer to someof our older adults who may not havefamily or friends to help celebrate theholidays. Lakeview United Church ofChrist has shared their holiday spirit

Top ways to save energy1. Wear the right clothes: Dressfor the temperature. Layering clothesand wearing wool helps keep youwarm in winter, and means you canturn your heater down.

2. Shut doors and close curtains:Where possible, shut doors to areasyou are not using and only heat orcool the rooms you spend the mosttime in. Make sure your curtains orblinds seal your windows properly,and keep your curtains closed atnight, and during the day when thereis a heat-wave. Block draughts

around doors and windows to stop airleaking out, or in.

3. Set your thermostat: In winterheating can account for over 30% ofyour bill. Set your thermostatbetween 18 and 20 degrees Celcius.In summer, set your thermostat to 26degrees or above.

4. Wash clothes in cold water: Youcan save around $115 per year bywashing clothes in cold water. Youcan also save by making sure youselect the shortest appropriatewashing cycle and waiting until you

have a full load.

5. Run your fridgeefficiently: Your fridge isalways on, making it oneof your most expensiveappliances. Make sure thedoor seal is tight and freefrom gaps so cold air can’tescape. An ideal fridgetemperature is 4 or 5degrees and an idealfreezer temperature isminus 15 to minus 18degrees Celsius. If youhave a second fridge orfreezer, only turn it onwhen you need it.

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741 Celebrates the HARVEST Season

Thank You Fall HarvestDonors for a Great Day for

Our Seniors

Acapulco Mexican RestaurantAnonymous

Aretz DesignBaysore’s Flower Shop

Bernie YounkmanBerns Garden CenterBob Pulte ChevroletBob Sumerell Tire

Breakfast ClubCincinnati Assoc. for the Blind

Creech’s LandscapingDoc’s Place

Thursday, October 12, 2017, was afun-filled, prize-filled day for 741Center members. We had a full houseat the Center for the Fall Harvestcelebration.

The festivities included “Bingo forPrizes” furnished by our generouslocal merchants and private donations.

Thank you to Yolanda Alvarado fromMediGold for bringing dessert. TheEvent Planning Committee and stafforganized the event, Connie Whitt,Phyllis Price, Sandi Bell & BeverlyHaun. Thanks ladies for all you do.These types of events would not bepossible without so many kind-heartedpeople who help make this dayenjoyable as well as successful.

Domino’s PizzaElegant Car Wash

Friesinger’s ChocolateFrisch’s Big Boy Restaurant

Ghent ManufacturingGold Star Chili

Houston Inn RestaurantHumana Market Point

Joan AmatoJoan Peskin

Joyce SankerLebanon Health Care

Liberty WesternLM&M Railroad

McDonaldsMount Pleasant Retirement

Natorp’s LandscapingOld Bag of Nails

OtterbeinProvident Travel

Skyline ChiliThe Donut Shop

The One Hair SalonTramonte & Sons

Village Ice Cream ParlorWalgreens

Walt Luti TireWendy’s

Whit’s Frozen Custard

The 741 Center now has anAssociate Membership forpersons under 60 at a cost

of $25 per year. This includesall programs which are

predominately free EXCLUDINGFriday trips which are reserved

for those 60 years and up.

Programs open to AssociateMembership are Silver Sneakers,

Art Class, Computer Classes,Bingo, Card games, and more!

Membership for individuals60 and over is $15.

Call 513-695-2239 for details.

741 CenterMembershipsfor under 60

Journey Back in Time at Fort Ancient State Memorial

RSVP welcomes a parnership withFort Ancient State Memorial. The Fortis a National Historic Landmark situ-ated on a wooded bluff 235 feetabove the Little Miami River inOregonia. There are 125 acres fea-turing nearly 18,000 feet of man-madeearthen embankments built 2000 yearsago by the Hopewell people. Rich inflora and fauna, as well as having aunique archaeological history, it is thelargest, best-preserved prehistorichilltop enclosure in the United States.

Fort Ancient is currently at the topof the nomination list to become aWorld Heritage site. This earthworkis on UNESCO’s list as it meets thecriteria for international cultural sites.

There are many volunteer opportuni-ties available at Fort Ancient rangingfrom educational programs to groundskeeper. Education volunteers provideinstruction for scavenger hunts in themuseum and with hands on activities,as well as help with special events forchildren and adult programs. Docentsare needed for walking the museumand leading small tours including schoolgroups. Assistance with the garden andother related outdoor activities is alsoneeded. A volunteer to develop aNature Trail Guide, illustrating anddiscussing the native plants, that aregrowing throughout the grounds,would be a plus.

If you enjoy workingoutside Grounds Mainte-nance is for you. The GroundsKeeper mows, trims weeds, cutsand splits dead trees, cuts back mul-tiflora, and other necessary jobs tokeep up the grounds. There are fivetrails that need walked to do lighttrail work and trash pickup.Volunteers are also needed to helpmaintain the museum and shelterhouse.

History, archaeology, preser-vation, education, nature-loving,hiking, fresh air, Fort Ancient has itall. If your interest is aroused pleasecall RSVP at 513-695-2252 oremail us at [email protected].

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Call Joe Ramos-Provident Travel, for information & reservations at (513)763-3080 or (800)989-8900 or email: [email protected]

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741 CENTER TRIPS 2017741 CENTER

Weekly Activities

9:00 - 9:5011:00-11:5011:00-12:00 1:00 - 2:00 1:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 1:00 9:00-10:0010:00-12:0012:30 - 3:0012:30 - 2:00

9:00 - 9:5010:00-12:0011:00-11:5011:00 - 1:0012:15-12:3012:30 - 1:4512:30 - 3:3012:30 - 3:30 1:00 - 2:00

10:00-12:0010:00-12:00 1:00 - 3:00

MondaySilver Sneakers Fitness ClassSilver Sneakers Fitness ClassVeteran’s Club (Last Mon. of Mth)Bingo for Prizes (1time a month)Bingo (Now Mon. & Thurs.)

TuesdayCinci Assoc. Blind & Visually Impaired2nd Tue, by Appt 1-888-687-3935Zumba Gold for SeniorsYarn Weavers (crochet/knit class)Texas Hold ’emBunco NEW(1st & 3rd Tues.)

WednesdaySilver Sneakers Fitness ClassWriter’s WorkshopSilver Sneakers Fitness ClassBattery Sale (3rd Wed.)Birthday/Anniversary (1st Wed.)Food for Thought Bible StudyEuchreMahjongHistory Revisted (1st Wed.)

ThursdayLoving Hands Crafts (3rd Thurs)Art Class with JoanBingo (every Thursday)

FridaySilver Sneakers Fitness ClassSilver Sneakers Fitness ClassTexas Hold ‘emBridge (Rubber)Wheeler Dealer Square Dance(2nd & 4thFri.)

7:00 - 9:00

12:30 - 3:00

9:00 - 9:5011:00-11:50

741 Membership $15 per year age 60+Under 60 membership $25

You must be a 741 Center member toattend Friday trips. This does notapply to Provident Travel Trips.

Individual Computer Classes Thursdaysand Fridays by appointment.

Call the Center at 513-695-2239.

2018 Travel PartyMonday, January 22, 1:30 PMPlease join us for our annual Travel Party at the 741Center! We’ll have brochures and information on thenew trips we have planned for you in 2018. Snacks,soft drinks and door prizes are all part of the fun.

Eagle Watch Weekend at Lake BarkleyState Park Resort, Cadiz, KYJanuary 20 -22, 2018The Resort is located 290 miles southwest and it usu-ally enjoys mild winters. Spend two nights in thecomfortable, modernlodge with fitness cen-ter, heated indoor pooland all meals areincluded. A special“Birds of Prey” pre-sentation by a natural-ist will explain theirhabits and habitats.An awesome morningcruise aboard a sleek,climate controlled commercial yacht will take you upclose to the American Bald Eagles. A wild life biolo-gist is on board and shares their knowledge on thefantastic animals. Tour Cost: $519/Person DoubleOccupancy.

Winter Escape, St. Petersburg, FLFebruary 18-25, 2018Our annual Florida trip is always very popular. Onthis leisurely motorcoach trip you can leave the coldwinter behind and enjoy the warm, sunny gulf coastof Florida. You’ll have five nights at a full serviceresort, close to many shops, restaurants and beauti-ful white sandy beaches. The resort offers daily break-fast, a private heated pool and hot tub, Tiki Pool Barand free nightly entertainment. We’ll sightsee atbeautiful Santa Marie Island. Tour Cost: $1,299/Person Double Occupancy.

Chicago at The Aronoff CenterTuesday, March 20, 2018Join us and attend a performance of one of the long-est running and most acclaimed Broadway musicals!CHICAGO has one show-stopping song afteranother; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve everseen! You’ll have great orchestra seats for the per-formance. A pre-show dinner is included at TexasRoadhouse in Montgomery, with a choice of severaldelicious entrees. Tour Cost: $129/Person.

Cherry Blossom Celebration in D.C.April 11-15, 2018

12:30 - 3:00

Join as and travel to our nation’s capital during themost beautiful time of year! In 1912, an incrediblegift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees was bestowed onour Capital by Japan. We’ll join the celebration withspecial reserved seats for the spectacular CherryBlossom Parade! We’ll see all the famous sights andmemorials, take a tram tour at Arlington NationalCemetery and visit Mount Vernon. Tour Cost: $859/Person Double Occupancy.

Kentucky Derby Pre-View Featuring“The Great Riverboat Race!” Louisville, KYMay 2-3, 2018Come along and experience Louisville as the Cityprepares to celebrate “The Most Exciting TwoMinutes in Sports!” We’ll tour the Kentucky DerbyMuseum and Churchill Downs. A very special eventis our dinner cruise aboard the Belle of Cincinnatias she races the Belle ofLouisville in a compe-tition for the “GoldenAntlers.” Your VIP Tick-ets include a sumptuousbuffet and VIP ReservedSeats! We’ll also visit afascinating Abby that ishome to Trappist monksand tour one of Kentucky’s most well know distill-eries. Tour Cost: $399/Person Double Occupancy.

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THE 741 CENTER Calendar of Events 2017New programs sometimes start after this schedule is printed. All activities are held at The 741 Center, unless otherwise indicated. Monthlyprogram calendars are available on the WCCS Website and at the 741 Center. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. For reservationsor information call Michelle at (513) 695-2239. Call for lunch reservations before 10:30 AM the day before at (513) 695-2257.

If you are not a member of The 741 Center and attend our programs on a regular basis, please support your center with amembership for only $15. Memberships under 60 is $25. Visit our website at www.wccsi.org/741Center.

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January month. The prizes are wrappedmystery gifts. You’ll have fun plus avariety of interesting items to win.

Jan 9 Cincinnati Association for the Blind& Visually Impaired - CAB comeshere to the center to take care of yourvision needs. You must make anappointment at their main officenumber which is 1-888-687-3935. Nowalk-ins are accepted.

Jan 10 Bible Study - 12:30 pm OnWednesdays each week you canparticipate in a Bible Study here at thecenter. This is a class for anyoneinterested in the study of scripturesand the Christian faith. Alwaysenlightening.

Jan 10 Yarnweavers - 10:00 am A class forthe advanced, intermediate or thebeginner. Knit or crochet your ownproject or ask the instructor to

teach you how to do either. She willhelp you develop a project to yourliking. A friendly, fun class happeningeach week.

Jan 10 Mahjong - 12:30 pm Wednesdays.This is a game you will learn to loveand to appreciate the strategy behindit. Come and learn how to play andmeet some great friends.

Jan 12 Wheeler Dealer Square Dancers -7:00 pm Each 2nd and 4th Fridayevenings of the month the WheelerDealers do-si-do right here at 741. Aknowledge of square dancing is agood idea.

Jan 18 Hospice Craft Class - 10:00 am 3rdThursday of each month. A nice way todo an act of kindness for others. Classsupplies and ideas are provided andyou along with others make the craftsfor hospice patients and families.

Jan 18 Thursday Bingo - 1:00 pm A weeklyevent here at 741. Thursdays are alarger group for bingo. We offer asmaller group on Mondays.

Jan 18 Snowball Fun Party - 11:00 am Beatthose winter blahs with amid-winter party. OurEvent Planning Committeewill be sure to make itworth your while. Brrrr!Come join the fun.

Jan 29 Bingo for Prizes - 1:00 pm If you likea mystery and Bingo we have Bingofor Prizes the last Monday of each

FebruaryFeb 2 Bridge - 12:30 pm Fridays. Knowledge

of bridge is required. No need toregister. Join us in the GraingerFoundation Room at the center.

Feb 7 Euchre - 12:30 pm Every Wednesday.We would love to have you join oureuchre game. Call us for more details.

Feb 18 Hearts Aglow Party - 11:00 am Ouryearly Valentine Partyis always special fullof fun and valentinetreats. Come share thelove! Stay for lunch.

Feb 22 George Washington’sBirthday - 11:00 am George or one ofhis Officers may be visiting us this day!Let’s wait and see. A flyer to announcethe visit will be available closer to date.Watch for information!

MarchMarch 8 St. Patrick’s Day Party - 11:00 am

Erin Go Bragh! Come on over for allof the blarney you can handle atour St. Pats Party. Wear yourgreen and don’t forget your Irishbrogue. Plan to have a greattime! Please call for a lunchreservation ahead of time. (The

party is earlier this year due toscheduling conflicts.)

March 20 Spring Begins - Break out theBermuda’s and the sunscreen. Not aminute too soon!

March 29 Easter Celebration - 11:00 am Youwon’t want to miss the fun at ourEaster Party. Its sure tobe full of games, prizesand maybe even somebunnies! WelcomeSpring and ourEaster celebration.Call for reservations ifyou plan to stay forlunch.

March 30 Good Friday The Center is open today

Jan 2 Zumba Gold - 9:00 am If you like afast paced, fun dance/exerciseexperience then Zumba Gold is just thething for you! Great music, salsa styledesigned for seniors.

Jan 3 Writers Workshop - 10:00 am(Returning to original time) A greatopportunity to join in with others wholove to write about a variety of things,short stories, novels, family stories andso on. No experience needed just adesire to write and be with others whowant to do the same.

Jan 3 History Revisited - 1:00 pm The firstWednesday of each month werevisit people, places & dates that weresignificant in the history of the world.Each person takes a month and sharesinformation on his/her special interestin history. Interested in the group? Callfor details.

Jan 3 Birthday/Anniversary Tribute - NoonThe first Wednesday of each month wehonor all of the month’s birthdays. Ifyou and your spouse have ananniversary in that month, please let usknow.

Jan 5 Art Class with Joan - 10:00 pmLooking for a way to express yourselfand create something beautiful at thesame time? Well here is the answer foryou. Art class with Joan meets eachThursday of the month. We lookforward to seeing what you can dounder the guidance of our instructorJoan. Come join us.

Jan 5 Texas Hold’ em - 12:30 pm Tuesdays& Fridays you are welcome to join usfor a friendly game here at 741. Noneed to register just come on over andplay.

Jan 8 SilverSneakers Fitness Class - 9:00& 11:00 am An exercise classdesigned for seniors. Acardio workout includinghand weights, stretchbands and thera-balls.This class will help youget into and maintain afitness regimen you will benefit from fora long time.

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Warren County Community Services, Inc.operates programs and services funded throughgrants received from the State of Ohio,Departments of Federal Government, WarrenCounty United Way, Federal Funding from theCorporation for National and CommunityService, Warren County Commissioners, Councilon Aging of Southwest Ohio, Elderly ServicesProgram Tax Levy, foundations, and individualcontributions.

Visit us on the web at www.wccsi.org

Lebanon & surrounding area513-695-2100

Cincinnati & surrounding area513-925-2100

Middletown & surrounding area513-261-2100

Dayton/Franklin/Springboro & surrounding area937-425-2100

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JANUARY - MARCH 2018

Journey Back inTime

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In the Spirit ofChristmas

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Thank You Men’sClub

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.