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Vol. 24, No. 2 March/April 2016

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Helping the HungryThink the nationwide issue of senior hunger hasn’t hit Delaware County? Think again.

On the surface, the weekly trip that Gary and Sandy Must make through a small portion of Delaware County may not seem like much.

But when viewed as part of a bigger picture, the Musts—and all of SourcePoint’s other Meals on Wheels drivers—are creating a ripple ef-fect that resonates throughout central Ohio and helps in the bigger fight against the growing national problem of senior hunger.

The Musts have been Meals on Wheels drivers since 2009, and have

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largely had the same route during their once-per-week delivery of hot meals to their Delaware County clients.

“We have eight or nine clients, and we’ve had some of the same cli-ents since the day we started,” Sandy said. “A lot of times we might be the only people some clients see during the day, and they look forward to our visit as much as we do. They are all good folks, and a good many would be in trouble without Meals on Wheels.”

Indeed, many seniors across the country would be in trouble without the daily hot meal delivery provided by Meals on Wheels. According to Meals on Wheels America, 17.6 million seniors nationwide have diffi-culty paying for basic living needs, 14.8 million are isolated and living alone, and 9.3 million are threatened by hunger. In Ohio, the numbers are 683,579, 646,995 and 311,498, respectively. And with the overall se-nior population expected to increase in the coming years, those statis-tics are likely to grow as well. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20...

311,498 of those affected are seniors.

1 in 6 Ohioans struggle with hunger.

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SourcePoint is your primary local source and starting point for professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. SourcePoint is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Services and programs are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, sponsorships, grants, and by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. SourcePoint is a United Way agency.

2016 Board of DirectorsPresident: David Black, Westerville

Vice President: Anita Reeb, Delawaretreasurer: Robert Gore, Delaware

secretary: Anne Farley, MS LSW, PowellPast President: Jane Nance, RN, Galena

Past President and sustaining director: Karen Pillion, Sunburysustaining director: Larry Harris, Delaware

William Brown, Jr., DelawarePaula Dinovo, Delaware

Matthew Frericks, JD, DelawareDwayne Gardner, PhD, Delaware

Jan Garlock, WestervilleFred Johnson, Galena

Joan Lawrence, GalenaRoss Long, JD, Delaware

Roger Lossing, CPA, Lewis CenterJohn McDavid, Centerburg

Amber Miller, DelawareFrank Pinciotti, Lewis Center

Trudy Poole, Lewis CenterTansukh J. Salgia, PhD, Galena

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My COMMUNICATORIn This Issue

SourcePoint Spotlight Events

Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Supper Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Legal Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Resource Development . . . . . . 10

Volunteer Visions . . . . . . . . . . 12

In-Home Care & More . . . . . . . 14

Caregiver Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 14

My Favorite SectionsEnrichment Center . . . . . . . . . 16

Personal Reflection . . . . . . . . 18

From the Insurance Desk . . . . 19

Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

In Your Community . . . . . . . . . 24

Cardio Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Making the Most of a Meal . . . 28

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MARCH 2016Mar. 5 New to Medicare a.m. class (p. 16)Mar. 8 Caregiver Support Groups (14)Mar. 9 New to Medicare a.m. class (16)Mar. 16 Medicare Mini-Workshop (16) St. Patrick’s Dinner (7)Mar. 17 Paint and Pour (16) Mar. 19 Pint-Sized Palettes (16)Mar. 23 New to Medicare p.m. class (16) Mar. 26 John Palmer Presentation (16)

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APRIL 2016Apr. 2 New to Medicare a.m. class (p. 16)Apr. 6 Medicare Mini-Workshop (p. 16)Apr. 12 Boxed Lunch Fundraiser (p. 28) Caregiver Support Groups (14)Apr. 13 Boxed Lunch Fundraiser (p. 28) New to Medicare a.m. class (16)Apr. 20 Medicare Mini-Workshop (p. 16)Apr. 22 Swing into Spring Dance (p. 17)Apr. 27 New to Medicare p.m. class (p. 16)

How to Reach Us SourcePoint 800 Cheshire Road Delaware, Ohio 43015 (740) 363-6677 MySourcePoint.org

For a look at more da ily activities ava ila ble at Sou rcePoint, see pages 16-17.

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What’s my SOURCE for...NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? SourcePoint has a variety of positions currently available. PAGE 13

AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM? SourcePoint provides emergency response systems, as well as other services to help you live safely at home. PAGE 14

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS? Support groups are available each month. PAGE 14

NEW PROGRAMS AND TRIPS? SourcePoint’s enrichment center offers a variety of fitness, wellness, arts, education, and social activities. PAGE 16

FIGHTING HUNGER IN DELAWARE COUNTY? SourcePoint offers some unique ways to support our nutrition programs in March and April. PAGE 28

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Our mission at OhioHealth is “to improve the health of those we serve.” It can’t be accomplished without reaching beyond the four walls of our hospitals and other care sites to serve the community with volunteerism and fundraising.

One cause about which we feel strongly is senior hunger. Our Ohio-Health Marion Area Physicians in Delaware recently held a charity auction that collected food and $1,600 for People In Need, a not-for-profit social services agency that helps Delaware County residents with emergency assistance.

Our annual auction benefits a different charity each year. This year, our physicians and staff decided to do something to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among senior citizens, a priority for People In Need.

The food pantry at People In Need has been serving county residents of all ages for 34 years. In fiscal year 2015, People In Need supplied assistance to nearly 20,000 people. Its food pantry distributed nearly 192,000 meals, including 72,626 pounds of fresh produce through its Produce Markets.

Many of its clients are seniors, for whom hunger is especially problem-atic. In 2014, 3 million households with people over the age of 65 were “food insecure” (without reliable access to nutritious, affordable food), according to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks.

In 2013, 5.4 million Americans age 60 and older were food insecure—nine percent of all seniors. Malnutrition among Americans 65 and older costs more than $50 billion annually in health care costs.

Although Delaware County is one of the wealthiest counties in Ohio, it has pockets of intense need, especially in its central and southern re-gions, according to the Delaware County Hunger Alliance.

Feeding America estimates that more than 17,000 county residents struggle with food insecurity.

Studies indicate that food insecure seniors are at an increased risk for chronic conditions; they are substantially more likely to have a heart at-tack or suffer from depression, asthma, and congestive heart failure.

One reason we designated People In Need as our recipient last year was because our physicians and staff have seen the consequences of hunger and malnutrition among our older population.

As baby boomers continue to age, the number of food insecure se-niors is expected to increase by 50 percent in 2025, according to the Feeding America website.

Although many seniors live below the poverty line, money is not al-ways the reason for their food insecurity. Many lack access to food, or are unable to prepare it, due to transportation and health issues, and/or functional limitations.

People In Need makes its food services more convenient for clients with its “pre-pack food pantry” that prepares food orders by appointment.

We relished the opportunity to contribute to this worthy cause. Credit goes to our physicians and staff who hired an auctioneer and organized the entire fundraiser.

Matthew Crill, MS, MBA, PT, Director of OperationsOhioHealth Marion Area Physicians

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C. Brandt Kleinschmidt, Sales ConsultantHumana MarketPoint

Diabetes can lead to whole body health problems such as:• Stroke• Alzheimer’s disease and dementia• Blindness• Tooth decay and loss• Heart attack• Kidney damage• Sexual problems• Loss of limbs• Toenail fungus, ulcers, and other foot problems• Weak immune system

When you have diabetes, your body has a problem with sugar. Not the kind you put in your coffee. Instead, it’s the kind in your blood—also known as glucose.

This simple sugar is used by all of your body’s cells and organs, explains Andrew Renda, M.D., Humana director, expert on diabetes and heart dis-ease care. “The body breaks down foods you eat to make glucose, but that glucose can’t get into the cells without a hormone called insulin.”

If your body doesn’t make enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or doesn’t respond to it well (type 2 diabetes), too much glucose stays in your blood. That’s known as high blood sugar, and it’s a problem. Your body sends more water into the bloodstream to wash the glucose away in your urine. That’s why people with diabetes are thirsty (they’re losing water), hungry (their cells aren’t getting enough power), and tired.

Lower your diabetes risk• Get five to nine daily servings of fruit and veggies, plus three serv-

ings of whole grains• Cut back on white bread, white rice, and foods made with white

flour, as well as sweets• Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week• Keep your body’s defenses strong by lowering stress• Get good sleep; if you have obstructive sleep apnea, follow your

treatment plan

Diabetes Damage: Head-to-Toe Health Trouble

Have diabetes? Keep it under control• Check your blood glucose and make sure it stays in your target

range• Control blood pressure – high blood pressure can lead to and wors-

en complications of diabetes• Lose weight, if needed• Lower stress; it can keep you from taking care of yourself, or stress

hormones can directly affect blood glucose levels• Let your doctor know if you’re having problems with medicines• Limit alcohol; women should have no more than one drink and men

no more than two drinks a day (one drink is equal to a 12-ounce beer, 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1 ½ ounces distilled spirits)

• Talk to your doctor or dietitian about how many carbohydrates you should eat each day

This article is general health-related information and isn’t a substitute for professional health care. To get medical guidance for you, talk to your doctor.

Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Medicare has neither reviewed, nor endorses, this information.

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2) Stay connected. This component relates to the social aspects of fitness. We recognize that exercise has many physical benefits; but, did you know it also provides opportunities to stay connected, positive, and mentally motivated? Many participants in my first Zumba Gold class were new to the area. Class associations developed into a welcoming community of friends who now provide support and social camaraderie in other activities. SourcePoint helps you make new associations and stay connected, increasing both your network and your ability to age gracefully.

3) Stay positive. Do you know what helps combat stress? Exercise! Exercise releases positive endorphins in our brains, and has been proven to assist individuals with depression or anxiety. Since aging can some-times increase feelings of anxiety and depression, today is a great day to start a new exercise routine!

Positive physical, mental, and emotional benefits are found in learn-ing to breathe restoratively and mindfully. Exercise and relaxation also improve sleep patterns, which is another key to aging gracefully.

4) Stay interested and open. Like other muscles, our brain needs exercise to func-tion. Even after we retire, staying motivat-ed and learning new things remain im-portant to our mental fitness. Developing and expanding talents, interests, and abil-ities or serving others by volunteering can provide inspiring opportunities. Taking a fitness class can also generate mental fit-ness as routines are learned and recalled. Engage your mind in a new education class, or create a beautiful work of art.

SourcePoint truly does help you thrive after 55! Check out the current and up-coming session flyers filled with a variety of fitness and wellness programs designed to help you age gracefully. Learn more at www.MySourcePoint.org.

We all want to look great and feel fabulous as we age! So how is that achieved?

Aging gracefully is both an art and a science. Tens of thousands of baby boomers reach age 65 daily. It is projected that by 2025, 1.2 bil-lion people will be over age 60! The World Health Organization began promoting ”active aging” in the late 1990s to encourage people to stay actively engaged, socially, economically, culturally, spiritually, and civi-cally. Likewise, researcher Laura Carstensen of Stanford University seeks to redefine aging as we live longer and retire later. Researchers such as Carstensen seek to delay disease, prolong good health, and maintain greater quality of life into and beyond age 100.

As a wellness instructor at SourcePoint, my intent is to provide pro-grams that help our community age gracefully. It is important to pro-mote quality of life, community, health, fitness, relaxation, enjoyment, and mental interaction–all to enhance your overall wellbeing. With that in mind, there are four key pieces of advice on which researchers often focus:

1) Stay active. Imagine your life like a river. Rivers are constantly flowing to re-main clean and healthy. When water ceas-es to flow, it becomes stagnant and dis-ease breeds. Likewise, activity keeps our lives fresh, vibrant, and healthy. Movement enables blood to pump more effectively to our extremities. Stretching improves flex-ibility and range of motion, and enables adequate blood flow to muscles. Muscle development facilitates strength so our bodies can remain in motion. Motion is a vehicle enabling greater quality of life!

Research has proven our bodies change as we age. Embracing this reality does not mean we stop working or playing strong. Adults at SourcePoint thrive after 55! We offer a variety of programs that can be modified to match your individual fitness level or address areas of special concern.

Kathy Lopez, Contracted Wellness InstructorSourcePoint

SourcePoint Offers Keys to Aging Gracefully

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SourcePoint is proud to introduce the newly reimagined Supper Club, formerly known as (almost) monthly dinners.

SourcePoint invites the community to join friends and family on select dates throughout the year for delicious buffet dinners and musical entertainment. Upcoming din-ner dates include:

• March 16 St. Patrick’s Day• May 4 Mother’s Day • June 15 Southern Summer BBQ• August 10 Harvest Festival• September 7 Octoberfest• October 12 Sweetest Day• November 16 Thanksgiving• December 7 Holiday Celebration

Dinners are held between 5 and 7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, and are open to the community. The menu, price, and entertainment details will be released prior to each dinner, and reserva-tions for that dinner can then be made by phone or online.

Net proceeds benefit programs and services that help Delaware Coun-ty adults thrive after 55.

Join us for the next dinner on Wednesday, March 16. The Irish-inspired menu features corned beef, Guinness-glazed ham, parsley potatoes, braised cabbage, vegetable medley, salad, assorted cheesecake, and cream puffs. Entertainment will be provided by the Regan-Rankin Acad-emy of Irish Dance.

The March dinner is $16.50 per person, $7 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Reservations are required; please call (740) 203-2356 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org.

Because of that, it is even more important that one intentionally provide confirmation of one’s wishes and desires for one’s loved ones, and thus make matters better for them. If you are blessed to be around for anoth-er year, you should make 2016 your year to either complete your initial planning or review and update your planning. Life is full of surprises; life is too short. More of us should start thinking that way and treat things that way. One important way that you can do that and be responsible to those around you is to ensure that all of your documentation is in place in the event that something happens to you that was not planned—and that whatever events come your way, the events do not complicate your loved ones’ lives in ways that you could have avoided by taking the time to plan and periodically update your plan.

Please do not wait for a better time. When it comes to planning for your loved ones, there is no better time than today.

A few years ago there was an article titled “Many Boomers Avoiding Living Wills,” regarding polling conducted of baby boomers, seeking their thoughts on a living will. In the article, one of the quotes from a baby boomer was: “I think it’s just something I’ll think about when I get older—maybe in my late 60s or early 70s.”

A first thought when reading this article is how wonderful (perhaps) it must feel to know when you need to have in writing your Living Will (or also maybe your health care power of attorney, your durable financial power of attorney, your will, or your trust). Clearly this individual, in his/her response, felt confident that he/she would not die before reaching the late 60s or early 70s. How wonderful it is for that person to have an accurate crystal ball foretelling the future.

However, reality does not provide us with such clarity of the future. This law firm has probated too many estates for individuals who did not reach the 60s or 70s. We have worked with individuals in establishing guardianships for loved ones who were well under the age of 60. Clearly, these persons’ crystal balls did not accurately inform them of what life had in store.

There are certain things in life in to which we simply do not know the answer, and one of those is when one’s life here on earth will cease. Be-cause of that, there are a few things we all should do to make it easier for those we leave behind. Specifically identifying our wishes and desires not only makes it easier, but it also makes their lives—emotionally and physically—better and less taxing.

So why haven’t you reviewed your living will and estate planning recent-ly? Perhaps the question should be: why haven’t you completed your es-tate planning?

Someone once put it this way: live each day as if it were your last.

Most persons will agree that the times we live in feel very unsettled.

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A Living Will: What Are You Waiting For?

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Providing legal services in business, business succession planning,employment, estate planning, probate/estate administration, litigation,and real estate.

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My COMMUNICATOR Puzzle Page

Crossword Puzzleby Satori PublishingSolution on page 23

Sudoku #1Level of difficulty: EasySolution on page 23

Complete the grid so that each row, column and each 3x3 square contains every digit from 1 to 9 without repeats or omissions.

Sudoku #2Level of difficulty: MediumSolution on page 23

ACROSS1. First principles5. Small goby9. Bird12. Vegetable13. Hence14. Yellow Sea arm15. Evening (Ital.)16. Bosh18. Grandfather of Saul20. Weight allowance21. Hog’s guts23. Biddy24. Begin25. Daughters of the American Revolution (abbr.)26. Double (abbr.)29. Ibsen character30. Science class31. 3 (Rom. numeral)32. Sp. article33. Fishing line cork34. Desolate36. Bird37. Headstrong38. Scientific name (suf.)40. Card41. Dire43. Freshwater worm46. Grab47. Gray wolf48. Eight (pref.)49. Father: Arabic50. Elbe tributary51. Interpret

DOWN1. Able-bodied seaman (abbr.)2. Stinging insect3. Horned viper4. Firm5. Fr. artist6. Absent without leave (abbr.)7. Son of Hermes8. Edible shellfish9. Without (Ger.)10. Old-style verb

11. Tall tale17. Sea eagle19. Comparative ending21. Cure22. Handle23. Habakkuk (abbr.)25. Drop26. Shame27. Chew28. Song (Ger.)30. Afr. eye-worm33. Church officer

34. Cooking vessel35. Trojan hero36. Cyclades island37. Sorrow38. Arabic (abbr.)39. Phil. island40. Rood screen41. Genetic letters42. Daze44. Thus (Lat.)45. Arabic letter

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YEAR-END DONATIONS UP SIGNIFICANTLYThanks to many of you, we had a very good

year in 2015! Comparing year-end giving (Oc-tober through December) from 2014 to 2015, contributions were up 70% and the number of individuals giving was up 41% in 2015. That growth is significant as we work to increase the number of friends and individuals who sup-port our work through personal giving.

In total, 176 people made a gift to Source-Point this year-end (compared to 124 last year) and their contributions totaled $12,385 (com-pared to $7,135). We are thankful for each of these gifts. As we look to the future, we will rely on many more of you to support our ef-forts and help us continue our work to help our community set a course to live well after 55.

TRUSTED ADVISORS SPEAK ON MONDAY EVENINGS

Our new Trusted Advisors program features a different presentation every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in our enrichment center. These ex-perts offer insight into topics such as investing, money management, insurance, and social se-curity. The programs are always entertaining and educational, and feature plenty of time for questions from the audience.

The March 7 topic is Annuities & Financial Plan-ning, presented by Jon Cleary with BCA Group at Morgan Stanley. To view the most up to date list of March and April presentations, or to RSVP for a session, please go to www.MySourcePoint.org/trustedadvisors or contact me at (740) 203-2420 or mike@MySourcePoint.org.

WHY DEVELOPMENT?Someone asked me the other day, “What do

Mike Miller, Development OfficerSourcePoint

GREAT LUNCHES COMING IN APRILOur Meals on Wheels fundraiser, presented

by OhioHealth, is set for April 12 and 13, and our event chair, Delaware Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle, invites you to order some tasty lunch-es from us to support the program. The goal of this two-day fundraiser is to sell 1,000 lunches and increase awareness of the program so we can recruit new clients and volunteers.

Lunches, which include a turkey sandwich or vegetarian wrap, side salad, and a cookie, are just $10 and will be delivered to your home or business (minimum order of three required) by one of our volunteer team members. If you are not able to personally take part in this spe-cial event, please share information about the opportunity with people such as your dentist, eye doctor, or auto mechanic. Perhaps they can pool their resources and have a staff lunch party to support Meals on Wheels!

Orders can be placed at (740) 363-6677 or online at www.MySourcePoint.org.

You can read more about the fundraiser and how it ties to our efforts to fight senior hunger in the sidebar on page 28.

Why Development?

Delaware Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle

you do here?” In a flash, I blurted out that I try to make friends and find people who want to support the work and mission of SourcePoint. I could sense that my answer was not clear enough, so I added, “I’m a fundraiser.” They then understood, but wanted to know why we needed to do any fundraising at all, since we are supported by a property tax levy. It was a fair question.

Currently about 80% of our revenue needs are being met with levy funding. But who knows about the future? Just around the cor-ner, in 2020, the portion of our Delaware Coun-ty population that is 55 and older is expected to reach 55,000 people—up from around 45,000 right now. That is a 22% increase! With that level of growth, there will be many new program and service needs for SourcePoint and we want to be ready for those demands.

Private donations will help us meet those de-mands and that is one of the reasons we have begun promoting and accepting private giving.

NEW SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLEDo you work for or operate a business with

products and services that are used by peo-ple 55 and older? If so, why not consider be-ing a sponsor for one of the many programs and activities at SourcePoint? More than 50 prominent companies and businesses in Del-aware County already take advantage of this opportunity and most of them continue their involvement year after year.

We have nearly a dozen major events throughout the year available for sponsorship, as well as a number of weekly events that may match perfectly with your current marketing plans. You may view our complete sponsorship program online at www.MySourcePoint.org/help. We are also happy to send you sponsor information in the mail. Please contact me at (740) 203-2420 or mike@MySourcePoint.org.

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listening skills. She listens to what’s important to the client—it’s often a pet or perhaps grand-children—and that becomes the main topic of conversation during the trip. Sometimes, a lit-tle quiet, or just a smile, goes a long way. This job doesn’t require any special qualifications, according to Clara. If you can drive, smile, and listen, then this is a perfect fit for you!

Clara also volunteers at Andrews House in Delaware and provides long-distance care to her brother, who has Parkinson’s disease. She also prepares food for the bereavement pro-gram at her church.

Clara began her career in the early 1970s, where she spent two years in Kabul, Afghan-istan educating nurses with CARE-MEDICO. While in Kabul, it became apparent that wom-en desperately needed better maternity and delivery care, so Clara decided to pursue ad-ditional education and complete a nurse-mid-wifery program in Oxford, England. She also published a medical-surgical nursing textbook while in Kabul. When Clara returned to Ohio, she completed a course to locally qualify for midwifery, and later became the director of a midwifery practice in Springfield.

After her mother battled cancer, Clara changed careers to explore caregiving. She saw personal care and transportation as the biggest need for caregivers. She performed in-home caregiver assessments for Passport, wrote up care plans, and taught classes.

Clara has been married to Len for nearly 40 years. They live in Radnor with their two dogs, Leo and Bebe. Clara’s dream vacation would be to return to Malaysia. “The people are so nice, hospitable, and welcoming, and it’s so beauti-ful,” she said.

We are currently in need of more medical transportation volunteers. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of older adults, and join a rewarding volunteer program, please contact me at (740) 203-2368 or sha-ron@MySourcePoint.org.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEKAPRIL 10–16, 2016

National Volunteer Week is the annual rec-ognition of the many people in the U.S. and Canada who give generously of their time and resources to a huge variety of causes. In the U.S., President Nixon established Nation-al Volunteer Week in 1974. Each year, the cur-rent president issues a special proclamation in honor of volunteers.

We are so thankful for the SourcePoint vol-unteers who help achieve our mission in Del-aware County. SourcePoint has more than 900 volunteers who roll up their sleeves and serve behind the scenes and on the front lines. From volunteering in our kitchen to transporting clients to their medical appointments to de-livering Meals on Wheels, our volunteers all make a difference in so many lives.

Dedicated hearts like yoursAre not so easy to find.It takes a special person to beSo generous and kind.

To care so much for your fellow manIs a quality all too rare.Yet you give of your time and talents,For all in need to share.

So thank you for being a volunteer,We’re privileged to work with you.We want you to know how appreciated you are,Not just today, but the whole year through.

NEW VOLUNTEERSWelcome aboard: Cindy Beck, Teresa Bloom, Shelby Elzinga, Vernessa Grant, Ellie Heingartner, Mary Homan, Stephanie Homorody, Carolyn Jarvis, Jacob Jarvis, Nadia Knoll, Robert Kriner, Craig McCord, Connie Miler, Caitlin Phillips, Shannon Roof, Jerry Seaman, Janice Smith, Kareena Strait, George Williams, and Jennifer Yeager.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: CLARA GUCWAClara Gucwa loves her volunteer job at Sour-

cePoint! As a transportation volunteer, Clara drives older adults in Delaware County to and from important medical appointments. She looks forward to transportation requests, and recognizes the importance of providing this service to the local community.

Clara has been with SourcePoint since February 2014. She has served more than 250 hours and logged more than 3,000 miles transporting clients. Clara began her volunteer service after reading an article in My Communicator about our current volun-teer opportunities. Her husband, Len, was already volunteering for SourcePoint as a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

Clara loves giving her time, care, and com-passion to the older adults she transports. She loves spending one-on-one time with each client during the ride, with the chance to hear each individual’s story.

Clara also enjoys a challenge. Last Decem-ber, one client’s wife told Clara that her hus-band never talks, so not to worry if he was quiet during the trip. But when Clara found out how much he loved music, the two sang Christmas carols in the car, all the way to the appointment and back.

Clara said the best quality a volunteer transportation volunteer can have is good

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS

Calling all volunteers! Make a difference in the lives of older adults and help with one of more than 60 positions available at Source-Point! Our current volunteer needs include:

Medical Transportation: Drive local seniors to and from import-ant doctor and outpatient appointments. Training is provided, and you may use your own car and receive mileage reimbursement.

Meals on Wheels: Put a smile on someone’s face! You deliver more than just a meal as a Meals on Wheels volunteer! Drivers are eligible for mileage reimbursement and a free lunch. It’s the perfect oppor-tunity for retirees, stay-at-home parents, local businesses, churches, and more!

Snow Shoveling and Home Chores: Be on call for snow removal during the winter season and help clear our clients’ driveways and sidewalks. We’re also looking for volunteers with carpentry skills to help with special projects. We offer a flexible schedule for our home chore volunteers and mileage reimbursement is available for both positions.

Gift Shop Volunteer: Our gift shop is now open and recruiting volunteers to help with one or more shifts each week. Customer ser-vice experience and a great personality are a plus!

OSHIIP-Certified Insurance Assistant: Assist with and/or teach our New To Medicare classes once or twice each month. You’ll also provide individual counseling to older adults with Medicare ques-tions. We can connect you with OSHIIP training for this position.

Delivery Volunteer: We need two more volunteers to deliver nu-tritional supplements and other medical supplies to clients through-out Delaware County. Deliveries are made on Friday mornings start-ing at 9 a.m.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact me at (740) 203-2368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org. You can also apply online at www.MySourcePoint.org/volunteer.

Sharon FryerRecruiter for Volunteer Services, SourcePoint

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HELP WITH HEATING AND UTILITY BILLS The Ohio Department of Development offers several programs to

help low-income residents pay utility bills and improve the heating efficiency of their homes. These programs include:

• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) - Assistance usually consists of a credit on the heating bill account each year.

• Winter Crisis Program (E-HEAP) - This program assists house-holds where the source of energy has been disconnected or threatened with disconnection, or where there is less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel.

• Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP-PLUS) - A special payment plan that requires eligible customers to pay a portion of their household income each month to maintain utility service.

• Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) - Assistance comes in the form of reducing energy use by providing insulation, air leakage reduction, heating system repairs, health and safety inspections and testing, as well as other services.

Applications are now available; call (740) 363-6677 for information.

SNOW REMOVALDo you or someone you know need help with snow shoveling?

SourcePoint offers snow removal services to eligible residents of Del-aware County who are 60 years old or older. We can connect you with (adult-supervised) youth in our community who wish to perform ser-vice projects this winter.

If you are a current client in our Community Support Program, you may be eligible for snow plowing services, to which your co-pay will apply. Please contact your care consultant for more information.

If you have questions or would like to request snow removal, please contact our office at (740) 363-6677 for more information.

CAREGIVER CORNERSourcePoint offers free caregiver support groups held on the sec-

ond Tuesday of each month. Two sessions are available: 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. on March 8 and April 12. Support groups are led by trained staff. Join us to share experiences, meet other caregivers, discover new resources, and ask questions. Registration is required. To register, call Sara Stemen, family caregiver program coordinator, at (740) 203-2399 or register online at www.MySourcePoint.org.

SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMSAs you get older, would you rather live in a nursing home or in

your own home? We all want to live independently, and emergency response systems can make that a safer option. If you suffer a fall or medical emergency, help arrives at the press of a button. In Delaware County, SourcePoint provides access to emergency response systems, as well as other in-home services to help adults over 60 live safely at home. For more information, call (740) 363-6677 or go to our website at www.MySourcePoint.org.

PROGRAM TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN DELAWARE COUNTYSourcePoint is currently accepting applications for a free month-

ly box of groceries. Qualifying individuals must be age 60 or older, a county resident, and have an income of no more than $15,301 per year. Income proof is not required.

Participants pick up free grocery boxes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Delivery may be available. Typical contents of each grocery box, which weighs approximately 30 pounds, include items such as cereal, fruit juice, canned meat or fish, peanut butter or beans, canned fruit or vegetables, rice or potatoes, and American cheese. The food is shelf-stable, nutritious, and intended to supplement food budgets for lower-income older adults. This program is a cooperative effort be-tween SourcePoint and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

Applications can be picked up at the main office or on our website at www.MySourcePoint.org. For more information on free groceries, or other nutrition programs that can help, call (740) 363-6677.

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We offer: Lift chairs Scooters Stair lifts Car lifts Vertical lifts Tub Cuts Grab Bars Bath Aids Wheelchairs Rollators Walkers And More!

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMSourcePoint’s Community Support Program is designed to help

adults live safely in their own homes with independence and dignity. We provide direct access to in-home care services as well as referrals and answers to your aging-related questions.

• Adult Day Care helps people with some level of impairment en-gage in purposeful activity in a safe, supervised setting.

• Chore Services such as changing light bulbs, tacking down cords or rugs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, painting, and more.

• Counseling is available to address grief, depression, anxiety, fam-ily caregiving issues, and more.

• Emergency Response Systems that provide a direct link to 24/7 emergency assistance.

• Home Repair & Accessibility Modifications such as plumbing, flooring, bathroom access, smoke detectors, handicap accessibili-ty, or other repairs necessary for safety and accessibility.

• Homemaker Services such as light cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping.

• Insurance & Medicare Consultations to answer questions and help resolve problems with complicated and confusing medical billing and insurance issues.

• Meals on Wheels provides good nutrition and the security of checking on your loved one every weekday.

• Medical Transportation to medical appointments, social service agencies, and adult day care centers.

• Nursing Services to help you achieve optimal health and well-be-ing through health screenings and medication monitoring.

• Personal Care such as bathing and dressing for those who are unable to perform those tasks on their own.

• Respite in the home or at a local facility. Respite workers can per-form personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

SourcePoint can handle all the arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call (740) 363-6677 today or learn more at www.MySourcePoint.org/community-support.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIESSession 2: March 7–April 30Dates and start times are listed below.

FITNESSACE Certified Personal Trainer Sessions Mon. & Fri., 8, 9, 10 or 11 a.m.

Brains and Balance Mon. & Wed., 11 a.m.

Dance for Fit and Fun Sat., 10 a.m.

Dance Lessons by Fred Astaire Dance Studio Wed. thru Apr. 13, 4 p.m.

Fitness Ctr. Boot Camp Mon. & Wed., 4:30 p.m.

Golden Marathon Hiking Mon., 1:30 p.m.

Line Dancercise Thu., 10, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Sat., 11 a.m.

Line Dancing Tue., 9, 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

PACE Tue. & Fri., 10 a.m.

SilverSneakers Cardio Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m.

SilverSneakers Circuit Tue. & Thu., 10 a.m.

SilverSneakers Classic Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m.

SilverSneakers Yoga Tue. & Thu., 11 a.m.

Tai Chi Beginner Mon., 1 p.m.; Thu., 9 a.m. or 4 p.m.

Yoga Mon. & Wed., 6:30 p.m.

Yoga, Hatha Mon., Wed. or Fri., 11 a.m.

Yoga in a Chair Mon., 10 a.m.

Yoga Nidra Meditation Wed., 10 a.m.

Zumba Basic 4 Boomers Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold Tue. & Thu., 9 a.m.

AQUATICSAqua Zumba Mon. & Wed., 6:30 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.

Aquasculpt Sat., 9 a.m.

Aquatics 1 Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m.

Aquatics 2 Mon. & Wed., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Aquatics 3 Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.; Tue. & Thu., 10 a.m.

Aquatics 4 Tue. & Thu., 3 p.m.

Pool Walking Mon., Tue., Wed. & Thu.,12 or 4:30 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m., 12, 1 or 2 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.

SilverSneakers Splash Fri., 11 a.m.

Water Aerobics Tue. & Thu., 5:30 p.m.

Water Boot Camp Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m.

Water Volleyball Tue. & Thu., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.; Sat., 10 or 11 a.m.

WELLNESSCaregiver Support Group 2nd Tues., 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Caring & Sharing 1st & 3rd Mon., 1 p.m.

Delaware Speech & Hearing Mar. 23 & Apr. 27, 9:30 a.m.

DGHD Health Screenings Mar. 23 & Apr. 27, 9:30 a.m.

Early Stage Alzheimer’s Support Group Mar. 8 & Apr. 12, 10 a.m.

Foot Care Clinic Tue., 8:30 a.m.

Massage Therapy Mon., Wed., & Thu., 9 a.m.

A Matter of Balance Mon., 3 p.m.

Pamper Yourself Apr. 26 & 27

Parkinson’s Support: Speech Therapy Mar. 9, 23, Apr. 13, 27, 2:30 p.m.

ARTSBeginning Crochet Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 2 p.m.

Celebrate Spring Apr. 2, 9 a.m.

Creative Connection Mar. 4 & 11, 1 p.m.

Creative Writing Last Mon., 2 p.m.

Del Chimers Tue., 1:30 p.m.

Designed by You! Apr. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 1 p.m.

Do For Others I Mon., 9 a.m.

Do For Others II Wed., 9 a.m.

Floral Wreath Mar. 18, 1 p.m.

The Golden Notes Fri., 1:15 p.m.

Hand Work with Friends Thu., 1:30 p.m.

Knitting Circle Tue., 11 a.m.

Life’s a Stitch Thu., 11:30 a.m.

Liquid Stained Glass Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 1 p.m.

Make it for Mom Apr. 23,. 9 a.m.

Old-Fashioned Sing-Along Last Fri., 10 a.m.

Paint & Pour Mar. 17 & Apr. 21, 5:30 p.m.

Painting Group Mon., 1 p.m.

Photography Group 4th Thu., 1 p.m.

Pint-Sized Palettes Mar. 19, 9 a.m.

Quilters Rule Tue., 1 p.m.

Reminiscence Theatre Thu., 2:30 p.m.

Scrappy Crafters Tue., 11:30 a.m.

Seaside Chalkboard Apr. 9, 9 a.m.

Silk Scarf Painting Apr. 8 & 15, 9:30 a.m.

Tea Cup Garden Mar. 5, 9 a.m.

Wood Burning Demo. Apr. 30, 10 a.m.

Woodcarving Mon., 5 p.m. & Tue., 9 a.m.

Woodcarving Basics Mar. 8 & Apr. 12, 3:30 p.m.

EDUCATIONBook Club 2nd Mon., 12 p.m.

DCDLibrary on Wheels Mar. 2, 23 & Apr. 13, 10:45 a.m.

Explore the Artist: MIRO Mar. 12, 9 a.m.

Explore the Artist: Magritte Apr. 16, 9 a.m.

Exploring America’s Forgotten Wars Fri. in Apr., 1:30 p.m.

Fly Fishing Casting Workshop Apr. 25, 2:30 p.m.

Fly Fishing Club Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18., 2:30 p.m.

Guitar Lessons with Bob Claymier Every other Tue., 6 p.m.

Housing for Seniors Wed. thru Apr. 13, 6:30 p.m.

How Does Your Garden Grow? Wed., 10 a.m.

Legal Aid by Appointment 3rd Thu., 9 a.m.

Medicare Mini-Workshops Apr. 6, 6:30 p.m. or Apr. 20, 10:30 a.m.

Mind Aerobics Fri., 11 a.m.

New to Medicare Classes 1st Sat. or 2nd Wed., 10 a.m.; 4th Wed., 6 p.m.

Personal & Financial Planning Workshops Mon., 6:30 p.m.

“Present at the End of Communism or a New Beginning” by John Palmer Mar. 26, 10 a.m.

Something to Think About Mar. 8 & Apr. 14, 6 p.m.

Talk to the Expert Mar. 23, 4 p.m.

Talking Tech Mon. & Tue., 11 a.m.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER ACTIVITIESThink Positive 2nd Fri., 10 a.m.

SOCIAL Billiards Available any time

Billiards 8-Ball Tourn. Mar. 31 & Apr. 28, 5 p.m.

Billiards 9-Ball Tourn. Mar. 17 & Apr. 14, 5 p.m.

Billiards Jack ‘n’ Jill Every other Thu., 5 p.m.

Bingo Wed. & Fri., 1 p.m.

Bridge (ACBL-Sanctioned) Thu., 12 p.m.

Bridge (Duplicate) Tue., 12 p.m.

Bridge (Open Play) Mon. & Fri., 10 a.m.

Bridge Lessons (Beginner) Mon., 10 a.m.

Center Diners 3rd Thu., 5:30 p.m.

Coffee & Conversation Wed., 9 a.m.

Dance at High Noon Fri., 11 a.m.

Dance! Swing into Spring Apr. 22, 7 p.m.

Dominoes Tue. & Thu., 1 p.m.

Euchre Mon., 1 p.m.

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Evening Euchre Club Wed., 5 p.m.

Friday Matinée 2 p.m.

Hand & Foot Mon. & Wed., 3 p.m.

LIVE on Cheshire Thu., 5:30 p.m.

Mah Jongg Wed., 1 p.m.

Monday Movie 6 p.m.

Potlucks Mar. 8 & Apr. 5, 12 p.m.

Poker Night Thu., 5:30 p.m.

Red Hats 2nd Thu., 11:30 a.m.

ROMEOs 1st Tue., 12 p.m.

Table Tennis (Mult. Tables) Mon. & Wed., 1 p.m.; Thu., 5 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.

Table Tennis (Sing. Table) Mon. & Thu., 8 a.m.; Tue.-Fri., 1 p.m.

Toe-Tapping Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 p.m.

Unplugged Elastic Band Wed., 10 a.m.

TRIPSWendt Touring Presentation Wed., Mar. 2, 1 p.m.

Statehouse & Governor’s Mansion Tue., Apr. 19, 8:30 a.m. Level 2 trip. Registration ends Mar. 19. Fee: $25 for members; $40 for non-members

Johnny Steiner Tea & Show Fri., Apr. 22, 12 p.m. Level 1 trip. Registration ends Mar. 22. Fee: $35 for members; $55 for non-members

Stan Hywet Hall Tue., Apr. 26, 7:30 a.m. Level 2 trip. Registration ends Mar. 25. Fee: $50 for members; $65 for non-members

Fiddler on the Roof Thu., Apr. 28, 8:30 a.m. Level 1 trip. Registration ends Mar. 28. Fee: $90 for members; $105 for non-members

SAVE THE DATE...Sleeping Beauty Ballet May 6

Malabar Farms and Bird Sanctuary Jun. 27

Alaska by Land and Sea Jun. 6-18

For the most up-to-date information, call (740) 363-6677 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org.

Take advantage of this FREE opportunity! Two days and four informative workshops,

to learn the “nuts and bolts” of how to find a job in today’s economy.

Workshop topics include:

Job Search Strategies, Resumes & Cover Letters,

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To register: Call 614.863.1219 to register

for any or all of the workshops.

Location: Senior Enrichment Center

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Times: A.M. Workshops - 9:30-11:30

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March 24 and 31 or April 20 and 27

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It’s Time for Spring!Joan Pearse, Arts & Education ManagerSourcePoint

My COMMUNICATORPersonal Reflection

and joyfully relive.” —Don Pearse

“For most folks the spring season evokes mental images of hearts and flowers, rebirth and baby animals, and of course, love and renewal. Brid-al expos and wedding planning ticks up. Anticipation fills the heart with expectations of longer sunlit days and warmer weather. But I am not like most folks. I am probably one of the few who wishes we could skip spring completely. Spring is my least favorite of the seasons and the rea-son falls squarely on the back of the lowly earthworm.

“Spring brings piles of dirty gray snow pushed up against rural mail-boxes, along the sides of the roadways and narrowing the path on side-walks. The melting mounds rush into... CONTINUED ON PAGE 25...

Spring officially arrives on March 20. That is, if Mother Nature cooper-ates. Personally, I was ready for spring the day of the first snow, but that’s just me. It is always interesting to discover how different folks feel about important things. Here are just a few comments from members of the creative writing group regarding spring:

“One of my favorite seasons is spring. The sun is out, the flowers and trees are blossoming, wildlife is awakening from the long season of win-ter, and I, for one, get out of my robot-like state that the endless winter put me into. Spring is the one quarter of the year that puts me in the mood for the rest of the year. Spring is as important to me as breathing in and out. My health, which seems to improve in spring, is better than the other nine months combined.” —Larry Pepper

“What does gwanwyn mean to me at this stage of my life? Gwanwyn is Welsh for spring, and since I am part Welsh, I have decided to use this version of the word (it almost sounds like ‘gone win-ter’)! Calendar-wise, my life on this earth began on the very last day of gwanwyn more than a few decades ago. Perhaps that is the reason I continue to cling to it.

“All of my life experiences represent a journey down a crooked road leading to my ultimate destiny. My youth was the gwanwyn stage of my life, middle age years were my summer, over-the-hill age began the autumn of my life, and I am now in my winter season.

“However, I am blessed because in spirit I am perpetually existing in my gwanwyn stage! Each new day presents opportunities to give birth to new creative pursuits, such as writing an article for creative writing class, modifying my lawn tractor to install a scoop not designed for it, designing and building new storage shelves, creating new ceramic and stained glass works of art, wiring my electric kiln, planning new yard landscaping, taking unique photographs, creating a vacation itinerary, helping others, volunteering or, most importantly, spending time with loved ones, especially my wonderful wife.

“Each of these activities is invigorating and brings a sense of accom-plishment. When I am performing them I am no longer aware of my cal-endar age, which at that point in time is of no consequence. My mind is alert as creative juices flow and my body responds accordingly to ac-complish my goals.

“I realize that one day I will not be able to physically continue to ex-ist in my gwanwyn stage, but when that happens, I will have a treasure trove of precious gwanwyn memories which I will perpetually retrieve

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Meat, potatoes, gravy, fresh vegetables,

home-made desserts.

Wed.-Fri. 11AM-2:00PMSat. 7:00AM - 2:00PM

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My COMMUNICATOR From the Insurance Desk

Did you know that changing where you get your prescription drugs filled could save you money? By using your Part D or Medicare Advan-tage Plan’s preferred network pharmacies, you could do just that! Many of these plans have a preferred network pharmacy list, which means us-ing those pharmacies to get your medications filled saves you money throughout the year. This can add up to big savings that can help with other basic needs such as heating costs, groceries, home repair, etc.

One person we recently assisted at SourcePoint had missed her chance to review plans during open enrollment; however, she was able to save $478 per year by moving her prescriptions from one pharmacy to another! The pharma-cy she transferred to was a preferred network pharmacy under her Part D plan, so the cost of her medications was cheaper than if purchased at a another retail pharmacy not on her plan.

Each year during Medicare’s annual open enrollment, you are encouraged to evaluate your Medicare Part D and Advantage plan based on your own unique circumstances. However you don’t have to wait until open enrollment to ensure you are getting the most out of your drug plan.

SourcePoint offers free Medicare Mini-Workshops, one of which is a plan comparison workshop, twice every oth-er month to Delaware County residents. These classes teach individuals how to complete their own plan comparison to help select the best plan. These classes are not only for people who are new to Medicare. Anyone on Medicare can take these classes to learn how to save money using their plan’s preferred net-

Paula Dean and Charlotte Pritt, Insurance Specialists, SourcePoint

Pharmacy Fixes work pharmacies. Registration is required. Delaware County residents who would like to attend one of these sessions can call the SourcePoint registration hotline at (740) 230-2382 to register, or visit our website at MySourcePoint.org. (Note: Non-Delaware County residents should con-tact OSHIIP at 1-800 -686-1578 or other local community centers for sup-port.)

Did you know that some pharmacies also offer low-cost or free generic drugs and antibiotics? You can check their websites for a list. Be sure to ask your doctor if you can take a lower-cost generic versus a brand name drug, which could also save you money. Even if there is no generic avail-able for the medication you take, there may be a less expensive equiva-lent brand name drug, so always check with your doctor.

Other ways to save on the high costs of prescriptions, especially if/when you go into the “donut hole” is by using FREE Prescription Discount Programs. A few of the most common programs include:• Good RX: 1-888-799-2553 or www.goodrx.com• Needy Meds: 1-800-503-6897 or www.needymeds.org• OHIO’s Best Rx: 1-866-923-7879 or www.ohiobestrx.org• Delaware County Free Prescription Drug Card: 1-800-726-6232 or www.co.delaware.oh.us/index.php/prescrip-tion-card• RX Outreach: 1-888-796-1234 or www.rxoutreach.org

For additional assistance regarding your Medicare plans, individuals already enrolled in SourcePoint’s Community Support Program should directly con-tact their care consultant. For those Delaware County residents who would like assistance with Medicare but do not have a care consultant, you may sched-ule an appointment with an insurance specialist by giving SourcePoint a call at (740) 363-6677.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...A senior hunger fact sheet on the Feeding

America website (www.feedingamerica.org) shows that, in 2014, three million households with seniors 65 or older experienced food inse-curity—the lack of steady access to nutritious food—and 4.6 million seniors lived below the poverty line. The impact that food insecurity can have on overall health is not insignificant; Feeding America data indicates that food in-secure seniors were 2.33 times more likely to report fair/poor health status and had higher nutritional risk.

Not always tied to incomeSenior hunger does not discriminate by state

or even by county, and Delaware County is no exception. A fact sheet from the Mid-Ohio Foodbank shows that, in 2013, Delaware Coun-ty had a population of 178,341. Of that total, 3.9 percent of seniors 65 and older were living below the poverty line, and 23 percent report-ed visiting a food bank.

“Every county has hunger, it’s just worse in some than others,” said Toni Dodge, nutrition program manager at SourcePoint and the president of Meals on Wheels–Ohio. “In Del-aware County, it’s more that we have huge pockets of isolated peo-ple, pockets of low-income people, and pockets of poverty areas.”

Because Delaware County has been shown to be among the more affluent counties in the state, due in large part to its low unemploy-ment rate, it can be a challenge to raise awareness of senior hunger, Dodge said, since many think it couldn’t exist here. So she’s quick to point out that Delaware Coun-ty’s food insecurity isn’t always re-lated to income.

“With the seniors that we serve,

it’s also isolation, when people can’t get to the grocery store and don’t have family that can assist them,” Dodge said. “Seniors in areas like Ostrander, Ashley, and Radnor deal more with isolation, and Meals on Wheels definitely plays a big role in getting food to those who are more isolated.”

In other cases, seniors may be able to access food, but health issues prevent them from get-ting it home or properly preparing it. Navigat-ing a grocery store may be difficult for some seniors, who could have difficulty with the lift-ing, stretching, and reaching that come with filling a grocery cart. Likewise, someone who has trouble with standing or balance issues may not be able to spend the necessary time in the kitchen to prepare a meal. In those sit-uations, they may opt for something less nu-tritious or may skip the meal altogether. For Delaware County residents facing those chal-lenges, Meals on Wheels is their way to access healthy, prepared foods at home.

Speaking at the StatehouseLast June, Dodge took the issue of senior

hunger to the Ohio Statehouse, testifying be-fore an Ohio Senate Committee on the impact

of senior hunger, the fact that it can affect all seniors—not just the poor—and the need for additional Community Services Block Grant dollars to combat it.

“In 1990, only nine Ohio counties had 20 to 25 percent of a 60 and older population,” Dodge said in her testimony. “In the year 2020, 53 Ohio counties are projected to have 25.1 to 30 percent of a 60 and older population. And 14 counties project even higher numbers.”

The request before the legislature didn’t pass at the time, Dodge said, but “there is always ongoing work being done” regarding senior hunger at the state level.

While the number of seniors 60 and older will be changing, Dodge said, the primary goal of each of them will largely stay the same—they want to remain in their home for as long as possible. Services such as Meals on Wheels can help with that in two ways, particularly for those in more isolated areas.

“Getting hot food to them every day helps al-leviate some of the nutrition risk, and the daily checks provided by their Meals on Wheels driv-ers are also important,” Dodge said. “The state average cost for a nursing home is around $60,000 per year; for less than $3,000 we can

feed them up to two meals per day that provide a lot toward keeping them out of a nursing home.”

Many options–one AllianceIn addition to being a Meals

on Wheels site, SourcePoint of-fers other means of combating senior hunger. Those Delaware County residents who meet in-come requirements can be part of the commodities supplemental food—otherwise known as free groceries—program, Dodge said.

“The program provides a box of...CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

Toni Dodge, nutrition program manager at SourcePoint, testified before an Ohio Senate Committee on the impact of senior hunger .

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE......shelf-stable food that you can get once a month,” she said. “That is another resource that is avail-able for supplementing low-in-come individuals. We also have our farmers market voucher program. Those residents at 200 percent of the poverty level or lower can get $60 in vouchers to spend on pro-duce throughout the summer at the various farmers markets in the county.”

SourcePoint also offers transpor-tation vouchers that can be used for rides to food pantries, of which there are a few in Delaware County thanks to the work of the Delaware County Hunger Al-liance.

The Hunger Alliance, as its name indicates, is a Delaware County collaborative group led by the Delaware General Health District and the United Way. SourcePoint is a member, as are People In Need, Lutheran Social Services, The Salvation Army, Ohio Wesleyan Univer-sity, Delaware City Vineyard/FEED Delaware, Andrews House, Woodward Family Resource Center, Common Ground Free Store, HelpLine, Mid-Ohio Foodbank, Highpoint Community Outreach, The Open Table, the Delaware Coun-ty Foundation, and the William Street United Methodist Church.

“The Hunger Alliance began in 2012,” said Kelsey Fox, collective impact specialist at the United Way of Delaware County. “The Mid-Ohio Foodbank came to the United Way and a cou-ple of food pantry leaders. At the time, there were not very many programs or they weren’t organized in any way. They determined hunger to be a major problem and something no one was talking about. Through those discussions the Hunger Alliance was born. It has since

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become one of the best examples of collab-oration that you’ll see, between government, faith-based and non-profit organizations.”

As the topic of hunger in Delaware County took center stage, the mission of the Hunger Alliance became clear—to help ensure there is plenty of food for all in the community who need it.

“One of the five issues that rose to the top during the development of the 2014-2018 Community Health Improvement Plan was, in fact, food insecurity,” said Traci Whittaker, spokesperson for the Delaware General Health District. “In 2013, 17,890 residents reported being food insecure. Our goal is to reduce this number through the Delaware County Hunger Alliance.”

Whittaker said among the goals of the Hun-ger Alliance is to provide increased access to healthier foods such as fruit, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains, along with knowl-edge of nutritional options.

Last year marked the first time United Way funding was awarded to a collaborative part-nership, rather than individual agencies, as the Hunger Alliance received $355,600 to collec-tively fight hunger in Delaware County. The

agencies had several meetings to determine how to best share the funds. Among the ideas chosen:• SourcePoint received funding to add plumbing to a new congre-gate dining site for residents 60 and older.• People In Need received fund-ing to support its pantry opera-tions and increase the availability of fresh produce.• Lutheran Social Services re-ceived funding to provide food to 1,100 Delaware County families per month and to create mobile food pantries in Ostrander and ar-eas south of Sunbury.

• Ohio Wesleyan University received fund-ing to continue its Cooking Matters class for residents who want to learn how to prepare the fresh produce they receive from local pantries.

• The Salvation Army received funding to increase the hours of its walk-in pantry.

• FEED Delaware received funding to help feed nearly 130 families through pantry services and community meals.

• Andrews House received funding for its summer lunch programs.

• William Street United Methodist Church received funding for its monthly free com-munity meal.

The Hunger Alliance members also agreed to a common set of goals and measurements as outlined by the 2014-2018 Community Health Improvement Plan’s section on food insecurity. This will provide a way to track progress and see what impact these efforts are having in the community.

“The numbers we are tracking are the fami-lies served and the food distributed,” Fox said. “We have been collecting data for the past...CONTINUED ON PAGE 22...

Behind the scenes of prep work for SourcePoint’s free groceries program, as food was unloaded from a Mid-Ohio Foodbank truck .

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21......two years, and the food distributed has steadily grown and the pro-duce distributed continues to grow. We will see new numbers in 2018, but I can tell you from qualitative information that we are better able to meet the need than previously.”

Those positive results come from the Hunger Alliance partners work-ing together toward a common goal. J.R. Ailes, assistant pastor at the Vineyard Church in Delaware, said the FEED Delaware program has had to expand as a result of the growing need.

“We started to realize that hun-ger is a bigger problem than we thought it was. When we first ex-panded our program, we were again met with immediate capac-ity,” Ailes said. “We made the tran-sition from handing out a bag of food to a choice-style system, and actually rented an additional 700 square feet of space to use as our food pantry.”

As the FEED Delaware pantry grew, the Vineyard found its cur-rent location at 32 Troy Road, which Ailes said allowed them to double the square footage of the food pantry and increase output to the com-munity.

“We are open twice a month and serve an average of 80 to 120 families on the second and fourth Mondays, starting at 6 p.m.,” he said. “We serve a meal at that time, and the families can go through the food pantry. We average 35 to 40 volunteers per night that we are open, and can always use more.”

To learn more about volunteering with FEED Delaware, call (740) 362-6383.

Brad Draper, corporate director of food pantry services for Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, said 2015 marked the first full year of op-eration for its storefront food pantry at 73 London Road in Delaware. In addition to the pantry, Lutheran Social Services operates a monthly mo-bile food pantry in Ashley, Sunbury, Ostrander and Westerville Estates. This provides easier access for those older adults who may not be able to get to the stationary pantry.

“We take a truckload of food and set it up in a parking lot. It’s easier to bring food to the seniors in the community, and we’ve really seen the se-

niors embrace the availability of produce,” Draper said. “Transportation is probably the biggest challenge we see in all of our communities from those using our food pantries.”

Lutheran Social Services came into Delaware County for the first time in 2013 with mobile distribution. The London Road pantry opened in August of 2014.

“Delaware County has the lowest percentage of its population eligi-ble to use the food pantry, but we don’t feed percentages, we feed people,” Draper said. “And in Dela-ware County, that number may be more than the entire population of some other counties in Ohio.”

Draper echoed Ailes’ request for additional volunteer help, not only at the pantry but also to raise awareness throughout the county of senior hunger.

“This is an issue in our back yard, and we need to help our neighbors in need,” Draper said. “But none of us can do what we do without the help of volunteers. We are at the pantry Tuesdays through Satur-

days, including Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There is plenty people can do, from sorting food to stocking shelves. We can use people for whatever time they can give.”

To learn more about volunteering at the Lutheran Social Services food pantry, call (740) 362-5652. For more information about the Delaware County Hunger Alliance, visit www.liveuniteddelawarecounty.org/take-action/hungeralliance.

Read more about how you can help fight hunger in Delaware County in the article “Making the Most of a Meal” on page 28, or call SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677 to donate to or volunteer for the nutrition program.

Volunteer Wes Jordan helped sign up local residents for SourcePoint’s farmers market voucher program .

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Against odds of becoming yet another paranormal romance, Discovery of Witches is a novel that will charm fans of both fantasy and historical fiction. Deborah Harkness, a professor and scholar of the history of science, delivers an easy read that intertwines the lives of witches, vampires, and daemons with historical facts, places, and figures.

The protagonist, Diana Bishop, is a witch who has chosen to ignore her impressive family leg-acy to become a scholar at Oxford University. The story begins with our protagonist discovering the long missing alchemy manuscript, Ashmore 782. With one touch, Diana can feel the promise of the book’s power and the possibility of magical mayhem within. Afraid of the power she can feel within its pages, Diana banishes the manuscript back to the rare section of Oxford’s Bodleian library. Her discovery awakens the curiosity of creatures hidden from humans, most notably a vampire name Matthew Clairmont.

Matthew wants the manuscript for himself, but also feels a need to defend Diana from those that will do anything to obtain the power and secrets within Ashmore 782. Contrary to everything Diana was taught about vampires, she joins forces with Matthew to protect herself. Their devel-oping attraction and relationship are forbidden by the Congregation, the covenant of witches, daemons, and vampires that dictates the rules for all underworld creatures and has the power to punish any who break it. After a threat to Diana’s life, they flee the country to Matthew’s family estate in France.

Once in France, Diana must slowly discover the hidden truth of her family heritage and unravel the mysteries of her parents’ murder. Protecting the forbidden love she has found with Matthew also requires they stay one step ahead of the Congregation. She must turn to both Matthew’s fam-ily and her own for support and guidance while discovering the rare powers she has contained and ignored all her life.

Can Matthew and Diana figure out what is contained in Ashmore 782? Will Diana ever truly em-brace her heritage to become one of the most powerful witches in decades? What rare powers does she possess?

Harkness creates a compelling and suspenseful plot that moves from England to France to up-state New York introducing characters that are both complex and unique and keep the storyline moving along. Discovery of Witches was on the 2011 bestseller lists of the New York Times and USA Today. It is an enchanting and engaging novel that will appeal to readers of literary mysteries such as Lauren Willig’s Pink Carnation series and Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander books. Beware of the cliff-hanger that will necessitate a visit to one of Delaware County District Library’s branches for the next two novels in the trilogy.

The Delaware County District Library provides periodic book reviews for My Communicator. Materials reviewed are available for use at DCDL.

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NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: 3rd TU, 6:30–8 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, DelawareContact: Becky Becker at (740) 815-1767

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: 3rd WE at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, DelawareContact: Kathy Kotowski at (614) 846-8009

SUNBURY DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: Sunbury United Methodist ChurchContact: (614) 443-2584

THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)Meeting: TH, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., DelawareContact: Georgeanna Mills at (740) 881-4497

Support GroupsALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: 2nd TH, 10–11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 2nd TU, 1–2:30 p.m. at Asbury UM Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., DelawareContact: Bernie Sanders at (740) 363-1365 or bsanders@alz.org

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPSMeeting: 2nd TU, 9–10 a.m. or 6–7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 203-2399

CARING AND SHARING Meeting: 1st & 3rd MO, 1–2 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, DelawareContact: SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677

DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)Meeting: 1st TH, 6–8 p.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Del.Contact: Thom at (740) 815-5809 or Ron at (740) 815-3837

GANZHORN GATHERING GROUPFor loved ones of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Meeting: 3rd TH, 5–6 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites Welcome Center, 10330 Sawmill Pkwy., PowellContact: RSVP to Anne Farley at (614) 505-7351 or crd.powell@ganzhorn.com

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPMeeting: 2nd TH, 11:30 a.m. at Maryhaven, 88 N. Sandusky St., Delaware; 4th TH, 6 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Stes. 11-12, Del.Contact: Becky Becker at (740) 815-1767

Community ClubsASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENSAshley Villa, 240 S. Main St., AshleyMeeting: 3rd MO, 12 p.m.Contact: (740) 747-2658

BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENSBuehler’s, 800 W. Central Ave., DelawareMeeting: Every MO, 1–4 p.m.Contact: Bob Burr at (740) 369-0652

BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBPJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., SunburyMeeting: 1st TH, 11:30 a.m.Contact: Virginia Helwig at (740) 965-9636

DELAWARE AAUWwww.delohioaauw.wordpress.comContact: Roberta Clark at (740) 363-3965

DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENSDublin Rec Center, 5600 Post Road, DublinMeeting: 2nd MO, 11:15 a.m.Contact: Wanda Kamler at (614) 410-4550

DELAWARE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONWillow Brook at Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, DelawareMeeting: 2nd FR in March, June, September; 1st FR in DecemberContact: Carolyn Tarantine at (614) 895-9861

GENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENSGenoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Hwy., WestervilleMeeting: 2nd TH, 12 p.m.Contact: Bill Brown at (614) 882-1034

HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUPSourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, DelawareMeeting: 2nd TUContact: Barb Spellman at (740) 369-3500

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSwww.lwvdelawarecountyohio.comContact: Trish Bishop at (614) 394-8339 or lwvdelawarecountyohio@gmail.com

OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC.Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st WE, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Contact: Connie Kimmins at (614) 204-5289

OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENSOstrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, OstranderMeeting: 4th TH, 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes on other TH; birthday celebrations on 2nd TU Contact: Fredde Wray at (937) 644-2845 or fjwray@yahoo.com

PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENSProspect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., ProspectMeeting: Every TH, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Contact: Rick Willey at (740) 494-2989

WESTERVILLE AAUWWesterville Area Resource Ministry 150 Heatherdown Dr., WestervilleMeeting: 2nd TH, 7 p.m.Contact: Miriam Holmes at (614) 891-1140 or mholmes3@columbus.rr.com

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“It is nearly impossible to avoid them. They appear in the driveway, on the sidewalk, the porch, the deck, and the parking lots. It’s like an alien invasion. And they smell! I wonder how many older folks have sprained an ankle or tweaked a knee trying to avoid the slimy creatures. I am willing to bet there are no statistics on that!

“So let’s just skip spring and proceed directly to summer. I think it would be safer for everyone.” —Donna Bingham

“Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote, ‘In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.’ Don’t know how old Al was when he penned that, but with some additional life experiences he might have added: ‘In the spring a middle-aged man’s fancy turns to watching baseball in front of the TV.’ Then he might have suggested, ‘In the spring an old man’s fancy turns to rearranging the garage to make room for the snow blower, shovels, scrapers, and leftover salt.’ My own transition from winter into the blessings of spring is usually accompanied by the pure joy of spotting that first crocus, determined to tell the winter winds to bluster off...especially when that brave plant is in someone else’s yard, where I did not have to tend to it.” —Wally White

“Once or twice each week I walk the paths at Highbanks Metro Park. ‘Don’t you get bored?’ friends ask. I answer, ‘No, the trails are always changing’ and spring is the most dramatic time of the year.

“Now I know the park so well, I know where and when to explore for the secret signs. In the first weeks of March, the green blades of snowdrop leaves pierce through the leaf litter in the ravine down by the river, soon to be followed by hanging white flowers. They don’t last long and are replaced by bright blue Siberian Squill, a leftover from some long-ago farmhouse garden. In the brush in Big Meadows flashes of red and blue feathers mark the return of red-wing blackbirds and bluebirds.

“Deeper in the woods, in early April, bloodroot, anemone, Dutchman’s britches, squirrel corn, hepatica, and spring-beauty scatter their delicate pink and white petals like stars across the still brown and leafless landscape. By the time I see the first trillium, jack-in-the-pulpit and the spreading green leaves of May apple, the trees are also misted with the fine green of fresh leaf buds. Wild turkeys scratch and rustle and pileated woodpeckers drum along the creek on the Overlook trail. Some years, if I’m lucky, I catch the blaze of yellow-gold that illuminates the sun-facing bank where the Trout Lily come into bloom.

“When vibrant hot pink stands of Dame’s Rocket light up the River trail in mid-May the show is almost over but, with luck, the eagles will be raising new chicks. Who could get bored?” —Erica Scurr

Time marches on. Seasons come and seasons go. Whatever your opinion about spring, may this be your best season yet! We hope that you will join us at SourcePoint for the many different opportunities in which you can thrive after 55!

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SourcePoint provides a number of heart-healthy programs for Dela-ware County residents, from fitness and wellness classes at the enrich-ment center to heart-healthy menu options for Meals on Wheels clients. For more information about these programs, call (740) 363-6677 or go to www.MySourcePoint.org.

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If you aren’t already helping fight hunger in Delaware County, Source-Point offers great ways to get started in March and April.

March for Meals is an annual event designed to raise awareness of the Meals on Wheels program throughout the month of March. Toni Dodge, nutrition program manager at SourcePoint, said March for Meals pro-vides added advocacy and awareness to Meals on Wheels and the value the program brings to each client.

March for Meals is the time when anyone in the community can reach out to SourcePoint and arrange to accompany a Meals on Wheels driver on a home-delivered route, work in the kitchen, or serve at a social din-ing site. Dodge said participating in any (or all) of the March for Meals activities helps new volunteers see the importance of the program and the impact it has on each person it serves. March 21-25 is designated as “Champions Week,” said Dodge, when city and county officials and oth-ers in the community step up to raise awareness of Meals on Wheels by assisting with meal preparation and delivery.

On April 12 and 13, SourcePoint volunteers will deliver boxed lunches around the community as part of its Meals on Wheels fundraiser.

“This is our second year to have this in the community,” said Mike Miller, development officer at SourcePoint. “We’ll have boxed lunches for sale that are created by the Delaware County Community Market. You can purchase lunches and have them delivered to a business or work site, which our volunteers will do on April 12 and 13.”

Miller said the cost of each lunch is $10, roughly half of which will bene-fit the Meals on Wheels program at SourcePoint. Lunches include a sand-wich, side salad, and cookie.

The boxed lunch fundraiser debuted in 2015, and Miller said there was outstanding support for a first-year event, with approximately 750 lunch-es sold. The bar is set even higher for this year.

“Our goal is to hit the 1,000 lunch mark this year,” Miller said. “We know we have a lot of people who support this effort, and (Delaware) Mayor Carolyn Riggle is our event chair.”

Money raised will support various elements of SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels program, which Miller said could include the cost of the meals themselves or costs involved with preparing and delivering the food each day.

If you’re interested in ordering boxed lunches, an order form will be avail-able by mid-March on the SourcePoint website, www.MySourcePoint.org (a banner will be posted on the home page), or you can call (740) 363-6677 to place your order. Deliveries will be made between 10:30 a.m. and noon on both days, and Miller said he would like to have a minimum of three orders from each delivery location.

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Making the Most of a Meal