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The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging-Area Agency on Aging-9, Guernsey County Senior Services Tax Levy, Meals on Wheels Tax Levy, United Way, as well as through
Public and Private Donations & Corporate Contributions Received from County-Wide Supporters. The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a certified 501 (c) 3 non-profit multi-senior services
organization that has been in operation for over 48 years. “Serving Senior Citizens Throughout Guernsey County”
of Health the Governor made a decision to close senior centers to the public because seniors were at high-risk of contracting and spreading the Coronavirus. A fact that is still statistically supported
Dear Seniors, Nature’s kaleidoscope of chang-ing colors is about to unfold and I sincerely hope that each of you are emotionally, mentally, and physi-cally well. We are at that juncture in the year where the days will start to get shorter and shorter and dark-ness will come too soon at the end of the day. During these challeng-ing and uncertain times my staff and I have never stopped caring and thinking about you. We’ve missed each of you terribly and although we’ve been busier than we’ve ever been in the Senior Center’s 48 year history, expanding our services and programs to serve more seniors and better meet senior’s needs has never been more important than right now in our organization’s history and in ful-filling our mission and role to a community that has wholeheartedly supported us throughout this jour-ney we’ve all shared together. Back in March, under a di-rective from the Ohio Department
Special Dates:
Please VOTE YES
FOR the
SENIOR SERVICES
LEVY
Executive Director Gress Addresses
Questions & Concerns Regarding Governor’s Directive that Senior
Centers Can Potentially Reopen
September 21st—Read More In His “Executive
Director’s Message”
Please join us for an
“Evening Grab & Go Monthly Supper”
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 Please call in advance to place your pick-up order by calling
(740) 439-5717 before 1:00 PM
A Message from the Executive Director
1022 Carlisle Ave, Cambridge, Ohio 43725 Tel: 740-439-6681 Fax: 740-439-7478 Toll Free: 1-866-534-2349 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.GuernseySenior.org
Senior Times Newsletter
Volume 48 Issue 10 Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. October 2020
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even today. Although the Senior Center was closed to the public our work did not diminish and most certainly did not end...it actually quickly accelerated and increased productivity and community response at a very rapid pace. So, here we are today—eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic and more changes are yet in store for all of us. We have eagerly anticipated the release of a Reopening Order as well as the anticipated associated guidelines we as a Senior Center would be required to follow. The Governor announced in mid-August that re-opening senior center details would be forthcoming. The official Reopening Order became available for public review the first week of September. Within the Reopening Order the Governor shared that Senior Centers could only re-open if they follow specific guidelines or there would be significant fines and penalties. After careful review of the order, there are several points of concern which we are cur-rently seeking clarification. For example, mandatory COVID-19 testing of all partici-pants for COVID-19 prior to reopening is a major stumbling block for us. We feel (first) that at the State Level there is a lack of distinc-tion between Adult Day Centers and Senior Centers in the Order and Guidelines. This must be tackled head-on before addressing the issue of testing. Senior Centers are for older adults living independently within the community. We offer lunches and monthly dinners on site (similar to a restaurant), we offer fitness & wellness classes for active adults (pickleball, exercise, etc.), and we offer classes and educa-tional opportunities for older adults (music, art, technology, etc.) as well as other cultural en-richment activities. We are a place where sen-iors and their peers come together to socialize, remain active & engaged, and can be included and participate in all aspects of community life. It should be noted that a multipurpose Senior Center broadly defined by the Older Americans Act encompasses "a community facility for the organization and provision of a broad spectrum of services, which shall in-clude provision of health (including mental
health), social, nutritional, and educational services and the provision of facilities for rec-reational activities for older individuals." Adult Day Centers, on the other hand, service members of the community who are experiencing diminished capacity (basically, respite care, for those still "at home" but under supervision from a family member). These individuals may have cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's, head trauma, Parkinson's or another related condition. We at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. serve thou-sands of unduplicated clients each year through the efforts of our main site and various county-wide satellite site locations. An Adult Day within a similar geographic service area may have only 125-150 unduplicated clients in a year. So, I hope as our members you can see where it would be difficult for Senior Center organizations like ourselves to provide COVID-19 testing to our 5,000+ unduplicated clients just in an effort to visit the senior center. Until further clarification is obtained from the State of Ohio, we remain steadfast in that the safety and wellbeing of seniors remains our top prior-ity...so we are not in a race nor are we prepared to be fully compliant with the new order and re-open on September 21st at this time. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work diligently to have some aspects of the re-open order modified so that we can become compliant, reopen, and follow all of the health order protocols and guidelines. Ohio is not requiring restaurants to test consumers before dining; Ohio is not requiring gyms to test members before they may partici-pate; so why should Senior Centers (which, frankly, function as nutrition sites and exercise facilities with our meal service and fitness classes - we are non-residential and we are not adult day!) be forced to test all participants before we are able to reopen? Where will the funds come from to test 5,000+ participants? We are a non-profit, operating on a very slim margin. One of our cohorts described their financial condition as "hanging on by a thread." Also, what do the testing
protocols encompass? Are we required to test our participants weekly? Monthly? If they've traveled? Only if they exhibit symptoms? We do not object to testing of staff (though, we al-so require further guidance from the State on this too: would testing that be "one-time" or monthly or ... with what frequency?). We want seniors to first and foremost to feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe...along with the added reassurance that we’ve done everything we can to provide a highly sanitized environment. Please know that when we do reopen—and we most certainly will, there will be significant changes that we will have to make. For exam-ple, we will be required to stagger and host in-terval dining to small groups; no large parties or daily functions; there will be new policies and guidelines we will all have to follow...and this will take more time. I want our employees and all seniors to be educated and aware of these changes will be and what our individual and collective roles will be in assuring com-plete compliance. I know our members & participants are very anxious for us to reopen for activities, meals, and much needed sociali-zation. I hope you appreciate our frustration and concerns administratively—we too are very eager to reopen (in a phased, responsible way) but under these present guidelines, we still have many unanswered questions. But I wanted to let each of you know that we also are in no hurry to open until we can properly digest the testing mandate; determine where the funding will come from in order for COVID 19 testing to be completed for all staff and seniors that enter the building. Once Ohio Department of Aging gives more guidance, our board of directors, the Commissioners and health department will discuss the best course of action for Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and what is truly in the best interest of our beloved senior citizen population. Other than “the building” being closed to the public we remain very much fully operational and it is business as usual. With your patience, understanding, support and VOTE FOR the Guernsey County Senior Services Tax Levy we will most certainly be able to re-open our doors
and continue to provide the vital services and programs for seniors living throughout Guernsey County. For over the last 48 years seniors have grown to trust, rely, and depend upon us in order to help them meet their needs; remain independent and LIVE happy vibrant lives. God bless you all and please know that my staff and I are here to serve you...our most precious & beloved senior citizens. I will keep everyone updated...Please stay safe & well.
Have a Happy Halloween & Please Be Sure to Vote !
Sincerely,
Shon E. Gress Shon E. Gress, MSHCS, BSC, AAB
Executive Director & CEO Certified Administrator of Aging Services
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GUERNSEY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Absentee and Early voting for the November 3, 2020 General Election will begin on October 6, 2020. If you would like to vote by an absentee ballot by mail you must send an application to receive a ballot. Ballots will not be sent until October 6, 2020. We suggest that you send your applications in as early as possible. The Guernsey County Board of Elections is taking applications now. If you have any questions, please contact the Board of Elections by calling (740) 432-2680.
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October 2020 Page 5
Each Tuesday of the month
One Outdoor Sitting will be offered:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Senior Center is hosting a tea time for senior's to enjoy your choice of
Hot Tea or Iced Tea. This will be held outside under the front awning.
Temperature checks and mask are required, which will be provided by the
Senior Center. Please call and sign up to join us for tea time at 740-439-6681!
*The building is still closed to the public under governor's orders. No admission or access to restrooms will be permitted.
Come join us on Monday, October 5th, 2020
from 8:30AM to 9:30AM as we pass out muffins and coffee. All you have to do is
pull up under the front awning, remain in your car, and tell us your choice of
muffin and either regular or decaf coffee. If you would
like to make a reservation for this event please call,
740-439-6681.
By Donation Only For Seniors Age
60+
By Donation Only For Seniors Age
60+
October 2020 Page 6
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Guernsey County Board of Elections 627 Wheeling Ave. Suite 101
Cambridge, OH 43725
To ensure your absentee ballot request is received, please do the following:
Next Steps:
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Will be meeting on Wednesdays At 9:00 AM
We will meet at Northwood Cemetery, located in the Cambridge City Park
Masks are encouraged to be worn while walking, and social distancing guidelines will be practiced.
Bottled water will be provided for walkers. In the case of inclement weather you will receive a personal
phone call informing you of a cancellation.
If you are interested in joining this group or have any questions, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.
*Group rules & guidelines are subject to change/adjustments as needed.
Wednesday, October 7th 9:30 AM-10:30AM
If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity we would love to have you join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 9:30 AM as we decorate fall themed bird feeders. This class will be instructed by Marsha Stroud and will be located out front under the awning. Your choices of bird feeders to decorate will be: a small pumpkin face or ghost for $4.00 or a large sunflower for $8.00. The cost will include the cost of the class with supplies and the bird feeder of your choice. If you are interested in participating please call 740-439-6681 by Wednesday, September 30th at 1:00 PM to make your reservation. Temperature checks, masks, and gloves will be required and supplied by the Senior Center.
*The building is still closed to the public under governor's orders. No admission or
access to restrooms will be permitted.
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Looking for something fun to do? Come join us for a round of ladder golf
on Thursdays
Game Time will be: 10:00 AM-11:00AM
The games will take place under the front
awning. If you are interested in joining us
for this fun free game please call,
740-439-6681 to sign up. Limited space is
available due to COVID-19 social distance
guidelines. Temperature checks, masks, and
gloves will be required and provided by the
Senior Center. *The building is still closed to the public under governor's
orders. No admission or access to restrooms will be
permitted.
Wednesday, October 14th
1:00 PM-2:00PM Come and join us for some fall fun as we
paint and decorate pumpkins on Wednesday, October 14th from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. Cost of the class will be $4.00
and will include all the supplies needed for the class. Temperature checks, masks, and gloves will be required and supplied by the
Senior Center. To make a reservation please call, 740-439-6681.
The building is still closed to the public under governor's orders. No admission or
access to restrooms will be permitted
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Evening “Grab & Go” Supper Thursday, October 15th, 2020
4:00 PM-6:00 PM We would love to have you join us for our evening “Grab & Go” supper on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Grab & Go meals will be served to seniors inside their vehicles at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center , Inc. located at 1022 Carlisle Ave., Cambridge, OH. To make your reservation for this event please call, 740-439-6681, by 1:00 PM the day of the supper. We look forward to seeing you!
MENU:
Cabbage Rolls
Mashed Potatoes
Succotash
Dinner Roll & Butter
Apple Cobbler
Bottled Water **“Grab & Go” meals are available to only senior citizens who are present at time of
pick-up. Limit one Grab & Go meal per person present.
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Commodity Pick-Up Friday, October 16th
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center partners with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in providing a Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The next distribution will be held on Friday, October 16th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We ask that you please pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you have any questions, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.
Become a Member of Guernsey County Senior Center
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers social membership for seniors 50 years and older. The cost is $7.00 donation a year and entitles you to receive our informative monthly newsletter. You may also be able to receive your newsletter by email. For more information, please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. We would like to welcome our new members that joined in the month of August:
Karen McNeal Mary Dickerson
Simple Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 1– bag of frozen hash browns 2– 14oz cans of chicken broth 1– can cream of chicken soup 1/2 Cup– chopped onion 1/3tsp.– black pepper 1– 8oz block of cream cheese Directions: 1. Combine frozen hash browns,
chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion and black pepper.
2. Cook in crockpot on low for 5 hours.
3. Stir in cream cheese and cook for 30 minutes, shirring occasionally.
4. Top with shredded cheese, bacon, chopped green onions or desired toppings.
5. Enjoy!
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October Employee Birthdays Valerie Lowry 5th Tom McCloy 11th Ron Clair 20th Janet McCready 22nd
“Thank You” To All Those Who Support Our Mission Of Serving Local Older Adults
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and the services we provide depend largely on the kindness and generosity of our supporters. We would like to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every special individual who made a generous contribution or special donation to the mission of the Senior Center during the months of August:
Country Bits Joan Milliken
Barbara Howell Patricia Graven
Sandra Rohrbough John & Edna McManus Shepard Fund
Shon E. Gress Guernsey County Fund
Humana Foundation Michael Bakos
Area Agency on Aging-Region 9
It’s more important now, than ever before, to make sure you complete the 2020 Census! The 2020 Census asks how many people are living or staying at each address. For each person, we ask about name, sex, age, date of birth, relationship, Hispanic origin, and race. We also will ask whether the housing unit, such as the house, apartment, or mobile home, is owned or rented, and for contact infor-mation in case additional information is needed.
Steps to complete by phone:
1. Dial 1(844)330-2020 2. Stay on the line until the messaging
prompts offer "say representative' or dial "0".
3. From there you will complete the decennial census with a live representative. There is a wait time as the call centers are running low staff due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Census Bureau will never ask you for:
• Your full Social Security number. • Your bank account or credit card numbers. • Anything on behalf of a political party. • Money or donations.
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Immediate Legal Assistance is Available Do you need a will revised or updated? If you need help composing a legal document or would just like to talk with an attorney about a private matter...no matter what your non-criminal legal issues might be, we can help! Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will gladly assist you with Title III legal assistance of a non-criminal nature costing up to $250 per person per year. Services and appointments are arranged by our staff and provided by local attorneys for your personal convenience. We will also provide transportation to and from the attorney’s office if requested. For more information regarding Title III legal services or legal-aide assistance for a senior citizen age 60 or older living in Guernsey County, or to set up a legal consultation or appointment, please contact our Social Services Coordinator, Amy Brown, at (740) 439-6681.
Pumpkin Door Hanger Class Monday, October 19th
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
We would love to have you join us on Monday, October 19th from 1:00 PM-2:00PM as we decorate pumpkin door hangers. The cost of the class will be $ 4.00 and will include all supplies needed for the class. Temperature checks, masks, and gloves will be required and supplied by the Senior Center. To
make a reservation please call, 740-439-6681. The building is still closed to the public under governor's
orders. No admission or access to restrooms will be permitted.
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Hot, nutritious Grab & Go Meals are available 5 days per week, Monday-Friday, for “pick-up” from 11:30am-12:30pm. Grab & Go Meals will be served to seniors inside their vehicle at the following select locations: • Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.– 1022 Carlisle Ave,
Cambridge, OH, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm
• Stop Nine Senior Activities Building– 60330 Southgate Road, Byesville,
OH, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm
• Golden Sixties (Thursdays)- Current attendees are welcomed to
request Grab & Go Meals.
• Cumberland United Methodist Church-437 W Main Street,
Cumberland, OH, Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm
• Freeport Masonic Lodge-22577 Cadiz Road, Freeport/Londonderry,
OH, Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm
• Pleasant City United Methodist Church-400 Main Street, Pleasant City,
OH Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-12:30pm
• Robert T. Secrest Senior Center– 201 High Street, Senecaville, OH,
Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm
All meals are provided on a “donation only” basis to Guernsey County
Senior Citizens, age 60 and older. Recommended donation is $2.50 per
person per meal. For additional menu details or other meal program
options, please call (740) 439-5717.
Seniors are not permitted to receive both a Home Delivered Meal and
“Grab & Go” Meal on the same day/date. Meal choice must be one or the
other, but not both. “Grab & Go” meals are available to only senior
citizens who are present at time of pick-up. Limit one Grab & Go meal per
person present.
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Need something from the grocery store or medicine picked up at the pharmacy? We’re here to help! Simply give Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center a call with your grocery list or what needs to be picked up at the pharmacy and we will gladly go get it for you. Our employees provide this ser-vice for any seniors age 60 or older who are residents of Guernsey County. There is no cost for this service, however donations are always very much appreciated. So, get your list ready and please give us a call at 740-439-6681. We’ll look forward to talking to you and completing your shopping for you!
Come join us on Friday, October 30th from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at all of our
Grab & Go site locations for a trick or treat snack. If you would like to join us
for this spooktacular treat please call 740-439-6681 for a reservation!
Drive Thru Trick or Treat Friday, October 30th
11:30 AM—12:30 PM
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Home Energy Assistance Program Applications and Heating Help
HEAP applications are available at the Senior Center. The program provides senior citizens with assistance on their heating/cooling bills. In-home application assistance, whereby a member of our staff will come directly to your home and help fill out your HEAP application, can also be arranged. Applicants must provide the following: Proof of income, proof of citizenship (birth certificate, baptismal certificate or a DD-214 (Military Discharge), proof of your past heating bill, and have a household income that is 175% at / or below the federal poverty guideline level. For more information and eligibility requirements, please stop by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Income eligibility requirements per year are: 1 Person $21,857.50 2 People $29,592.50 3 People $37,327.50 4 People $45,062.50 5 People $52,797.50 6 People $60,532.50 7 People $68,267.50 8 People $76,002.50 For households with more than 8 members, please contact your local community action agency. If you are a senior and need help filling out your HEAP application, please contact the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center by calling (740) 439-6681 or toll free at 1-866-534-2349, we will be happy to assist you. You may also visit the HEAP website: Energyhelp.ohio.org Or email: [email protected] For hearing impaired only, please contact 1-800-686-1557.
Utility Assistance Available
For Senior
Citizens
Dollar Energy Fund & Neighbor To Neighbor Program Assistance
Dollar Energy Fund and AEP Ohio have teamed up to create a program that will assist low-income AEP Ohio customers who have difficulty paying their electric bill. The program will provide eligible customers with a utility assistance grant applied di-rectly to the AEP Ohio bill. This grant will help low-income customers maintain or restore their basic electric service. Eligible Households 1. Must be a customer of AEP 2. Be at or below 250% of the Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIGs), a family of four earning up to $65, 500 per year is eligible. 3. Have made a sincere effort of payment on their AEP bill. A sincere effort is a minimum of $75 in the last 90 days. Exceptions for senior citizens will apply. 4. Have a minimum balance of $100 on their AEP bill. For a Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program referral, contact: Area Agency on Aging, Region 9 at (740) 439-2294 or 1-800-945-4250.
Summer Crisis Program
Help is available for eligible Ohioans trying to cope with summer temperatures. Under the summer crisis program, consumers of regulated utilities may qualify to receive a benefit amount of up to $500 and customers who are unregulated can receive up to $800. The funds can be used to assist in electric bill payments or central air repair. This program runs from July 1st through September 30th. To be eligible for assistance, households must have a gross annual income that is at or below 175% of federal poverty guidelines and must also either have a member of the household who is 60 years of age or older or have a member who has a medical ne-cessity verified by physician documentation. PIPP Plus program participants are eligible for assistance toward their default PIPP payment, first PIPP payment, central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to apply, you can call the Ohio Development Services Agency at 1-800-282-0880.
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Saturday Transportation
8:00 AM –1:00 PM
Guernsey County
Senior Citizens Citizen Center, Inc.
Provides Homemaking
Services
Home health care providers can visit your home and
provide routine homemaking services such as cleaning,
laundry, essential shopping, and meal preparation.
Home health care workers also provide in-home help with
personal care to promote and maintain essential personal
hygiene, which also encourages improved self-image and
good self-esteem.
As with all of our services, Homemaking is provided on a
“Donation Only” basis.
If you are interested in our Homemaking services, or have
additional questions, please call
(740) 432-6617
Do you need a ride to & from your doctor appointments?
Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center can help! We transport senior citizens, age 60 & older, to medical appointments and wellness exams, and many other non-medical transportation locations within Guernsey County, Ohio.
The transportation department’s temporary
hours of operation are
24 - 48 hour advance notice is recommended. Hours and services may be limited based upon fleet availability. For additional information on these services, please contact Garland Harper or Roger Davis at (740) 432-3838.
We strongly encourage all riders to wear a face mask!
Evening dialysis: by “appointment only”
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Healthy Meals & Nutrition
Friendly Reminder Regarding Assessments A requirement of Ohio Department of Aging is for providers, such as Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, to conduct routine assessments and updates on every senior citizen, age 60 years and older, whom we serve. We will conduct client/participant assessments at different times throughout the year. We kindly ask for your assistance and cooperation as we complete these assessments. If you have any questions regarding the assessment process, please contact or call any member of the Senior Center staff at (740) 439-6681.
Guernsey County Meals on Wheels offers nutrition services to area seniors. We provide home delivered meals and on site lunches. If you are a senior age 60 or older, the suggested donation is $2.50, for anyone under 60, the cost is $5.50. For additional information, please contact Hollia Husk at (740) 439-5717.
Home Delivered Meals Available throughout Guernsey County
Hot, home-style, nutritious, well-balanced home delivered meals are available to eligible individuals age 60 and older, living in Guernsey County, with nutritional need. Meals are delivered Monday - Friday and are provided by Meals on Wheels Guernsey County. Homemade, pre-prepared frozen meals are available for weekends and holidays upon request. Emergency meals (to have on hand during periods of inclement weather) are also provided in each home during the winter months. Special meals (diabetic, low-salt, puree, diverticulitis, liquid, etc...) are also available. If you are interested in receiving home delivered meals, please contact Meals on Wheels Guernsey County at (740) 439-5717.
Disabled Veterans of Any Age are Eligible to Receive Home Delivered Meals
Disabled veterans of any age are eligible to receive nutritious home delivered meals provided by the Guernsey County Meals on Wheels program. To receive this service, you must be a disabled veteran (no matter what age) living in Guernsey County. If you are interested in this service or have any additional questions, please contact Hollia Husk at (740) 439-5717. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service.
Ensure® & Glucerna® Supplemental Beverages Available
Supplemental nutritional beverage shakes are available at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and come in four delicious flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Butter Pecan, all at a discounted rate. A case, which consists of 24 - 8 ounce cans, of regular Ensure is $20, Ensure plus is $22, and Glucerna is $43. To place an order, please stop and visit with Garland Harper or Roger Davis, in our Transportation Department, or call (740) 432-3838.
Continental Breakfast Offered Every Morning
A continental breakfast of items such as cereal, toast etc., is offered each morning at Guernsey County Senior Citi-zens Center from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM for senior citi-zens age 60 and older. The recom-
mended breakfast donation is $2.50. Reservations are not required. If you
Nutritious Home Delivered Meals available to help clients recover
Sustaining good nutrition and a healthy diet are beneficial to your recovery and wellbeing. The Meals as you Mend program is designed to provide recent patients of Southeastern Med who are residents of Guernsey County and at least 60 years of age with 30 nutritious, hot, home delivered meals at no cost once they are discharged and plan to return home. If you would like additional information on the Meals as you Mend program, please ask a nurse or social worker at Southeastern Med or please call Meals on Wheels Guernsey County at (740) 439-5717.
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October 2020 Birthdays 10/01 George Bliss Aldena Herman 10/02 Grace Donley Eleanor Long Vivian Tedrick Sandy Thatcher 10/04 Jean Morgan 10/05 Shirley Dean Ronald High Mildred Johnson Marsha Kerr Theresa Reiss 10/06 Dollie Bartos Cheryl Gray David McKim Bill Savage 10/07 Ruth Camp JoNell Cooper Nellie Moorhead Kenneth Neff James Parsons Ralph Yeagle 10/09 Ron Combs Arthur Conn LuAnn Scott 10/10 Phyllis Byrd Katherine Cotton Dale Hayes John Reid Eloise Wilson 10/11 Alberta Cubbison Clifford Eagleson Shirley Watson 10/12 Faith Maddox Kathryn Trubey Don Warner Gary Wiseman 10/13 Kathleen Bennett Lavonna Lloyd Elaine Patterson Cathy Jo Yontz 10/14 Mary Ann Bintliff 10/15 Lorene Davey 10/16 Dawn Cottle Shirley Duhamel Patty Glass Robert Hendershot Edward Macenko Cindi Mazek Hal Ringer
10/17 Robin Kelly Wanda Long 10/18 Edith Carter Audrey Parsons John Smith 10/19 Gladys Hogan Phyllis Kovalski 10/20 Donna Burke Alan Eagon Peggy Moose Kathy Sullivan 10/21 Valerie Blanchard Ric Conner Erman DeBos Karen Koehler Rick Long Judy Pastva 10/22 Grace Bennett Richard Chesar Rachel Jackson Bill Lingle Marjorie Moffett Barbara Warne 10/23 Betty Channell Shelba Gadd Marilyne Hinson Karen Lawrence Clara Neiswanger Mae Raley Gary Reyna John Rust 10/24 Debra Burlingame Judith Coulson Reba Embree Bernice Lingle Eugenia Pethtel Martha Trenner 10/25 Loretta Balik Kathelene Cramer 10/26 Fannie Harris Kenny Kerr Joann Moore Ramona StClair Janet Wickham 10/27 David Bell Jr. Judean Brown Cathy Gadd William Hall Douglas Lewis Barbara Mingione
10/28 Julia Archer William Davis Helen Graham Ralph Mason Helena Robinson Dorothy Thomas Brenda Wimer 10/29 David Gray Sylvia Miser William Swank Sara Thatcher Jackie Wisenbarger 10/30 Dennis Boone Rose Clemenson Evelyn Hileman Larry Long 10/31 Beverly Bell Mary Blackstone Joann Boyd Calvin Cross John Leodoro Merrille Lobos Susan Starr
Happy Birthday!
From all of Your Friends & Associates at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens
Center!
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“Please Assist Us in Continuing Our Mission of Serving Guernsey County Senior Citizens”
Your Tax Deductible Donations Help Provide Senior Citizens with Services
I/We wish to contribute to the following beneficial senior based program(s): Home Delivered Meals_____ Morning Breakfast Program ____ Dining Center Meals _____ General Use ____ Home Maker /Home Health_____ Other: (Please specify)_____________________ Transportation _____ GCSCC Foundation/Endowment Fund_____ Pets Enjoy Treats (PET) Program _____ In Memory of: ____________________ _____________________________________________
Please complete and mail your 2020 tax-deductible donation to: Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. 1022 Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 43725
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit multi-senior services county-wide provider that is funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging through The Area Agency on Aging-Region 9. Additional funding sources include a Senior Services Tax Levy, United Way of Guernsey County, as well as donations and contributions that are made by our countywide supporters. No one-single funding source supplies 100% of the funding that is required to sustain the many programs and services that GCSCC provides. All funds are obtained on a reimbursable basis and are received by GCSCC only after services have been provided to eligible senior citizens living throughout Guernsey County.
For over 47 years we have steadfastly continued our mission of serving older adults in Guernsey County. Due to the growing need for senior based services and programs the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. depends a great deal upon the kindness and generosity of others in helping us to fulfill our mission and goals. Your donations greatly assist us in our mission of serving senior citizens as well as help us to serve a growing and increasing aging adult population. Quality services including, but not limited to; home delivered meals, transpor-tation, and homemaking, are each provided on a “Donation Only” basis, whereby seniors will not be denied services based on their ability or inability to make a donation. Suggested Cost Sharing fees are recommended for some programs. Rising gasoline prices, increasing food costs, and other expenses require us to share this reminder about how crucial your donations are and how they go directly toward GCSCC achieving and fulfilling our mission of serving senior citizens.
Please remember GCSCC when structuring your Will; listing beneficiaries; and when making in-memoriam contributions are appropriate. We sincerely appreciate your kindness and support…and most importantly we know that the seniors that we serve appreciate your support too! Please help us secure the future of senior based services so that they are readily accessible and available for you or when someone in your own family or circle of friends might need them.
“THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE GUERNSEY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER”
Make a Tax Deductible Donation Today
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“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful
giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).
“Leave a Lasting Legacy”
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Endowment Fund
The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, in close collaboration with The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, and Guernsey County Foundation has developed an alternative option for individuals who wish to leave a lasting legacy that will benefit future senior citizens and older adult generations served by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and The Guernsey County Foundation & Foundation for Appalachian Ohio formed The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Endowment Fund because the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center remains very reliant upon the kindness and generosity of our countywide supporters. Daily donations and routine contributions greatly assist our organization and permit us to serve a growing older adult population. Daily donations are also a vital financial resource, which assist us in meeting our program operational expenses. Because State and Federal funding sources have not kept pace the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. has developed the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Endowment Fund. All services and programs provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center are provided on a “donation only” basis for senior citizens age 60 and older who live throughout Guernsey County. Beneficial senior based services provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center include, but are not limited to:
• Home Delivered Meals “Meals on Wheels”
• Senior Transportation Service & Assistance
• Homemaking • Legal Services & Consulting
Assistance • PASSPORT • Congregate/Social Interactive Meals • Friendly Visiting • Telephone Reassurance • Senior Supplemental Food
Commodities • Preventative Medical and Well-Being
Health Checks & Assessments • Senior Clothes Closet • Assistive Medical Equipment
& Devices Loan Closet • Morning Breakfast Program • Golden 60’s Luncheon Meals • As well as a variety of daily social,
educational, recreational activities. As a kind and much appreciated gesture or in gratitude for the services a senior receives we please ask that you consider The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Endowment Fund when:
Making your Will Conducting your Estate Planning Making an “In Memoriam Gift” in
memory of a special friend or loved one
Making a personal gift or corporate donation
Designating a beneficiary When making a bequest to a charitable
trust or non-profit organization For additional information regarding how you too can “leave a lasting legacy” benefiting senior citizens, please contact Shon Gress, Executive Director of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at 740-439-6681, or The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio at 740-753-1111.
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Transportation Services- Our courteous and professional van drivers personally escort senior citizens to medical exams and appointments; shopping and personal business trips; to pick-up prescription medications at pharmacies; to senior nutrition sites; and a host of other senior wellness related facilities. 24-hour advance reservations are required. Homemaking- Home health care providers can visit your home and provide routine homemaking services such as cleaning, laundry, essential shopping, and meal preparation. Home health care workers also provide in-home help with Personal Care to promote and maintain essential personal hygiene, which also encourages improved self-image and good self-esteem. Home Delivered “Meals on Wheels”- Hot, home style, nutritious, well-balanced home delivered meals are available Monday-Friday. Frozen meals are available for weekends and holidays. Emergency meals (to have on hand during periods of inclement weather) are also provided in each home during the winter months. Morning Breakfast Program-GCSCC serves a nutritious breakfast each weekday at the Senior Center and delivers nutritious breakfasts each day to nutritionally at-risk older adults (Partially funded by United Way of Guernsey County). Congregate Meals- Hot, nutritious meals are provided in a group social setting Monday-Friday at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and our many Senior Nutrition Sites, which include; Cambridge Heights Apartments, Stop Nine Senior Center-Byesville, Londonderry, Cumberland, and Pleasant City. Meals are also served every Thursday at “Golden Sixties” located at the Stop Nine Church of Christ, Byesville, Ohio. Reservations are encour-aged and recommended. Legal Assistance- Legal work of a non-criminal nature (up to $250.00) is available for seniors age 60 and over. Legal services subjects such as wills, power of attorney, real estate, probate, etc.… are provided by local attorneys. PASSPORT- The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is a certified “PASSPORT Qualified Facility” in close cooperation with the Ohio Department of Aging and Area Agency on Aging-Region 9 (740) 439-4478. Telephone Reassurance- To insure the continued well-being of elderly individuals who are isolated or homebound, our professional staff and volunteers provide regular telephone contact to monitor their safety and well-being. Medical Assessments- Qualified medical personnel provide blood pressure and pulse screenings each week. Cholesterol and blood sugar examinations, vision assessments, hearing screenings, and other wellness related screenings are also available throughout the year. Educational Programs- Regular scheduled presentations and classes are conducted on subjects of interest to inform, enlighten, and inspire older adults and to stimulate mental activity. Information & Referral- Individuals are given names, telephone numbers, and addresses of private and public organizations that can assist them with meeting their needs. Social Activities & Special Events- Social and recreational activities occur daily here at the senior center. Activities include; Quilting, Crafting, Exercise, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Painting, Computer Classes, Euchre, Bridge, Monthly Theme Dinners, Square Dancing, Aerobics, Music, Entertainment, and much more! Volunteer Respite Program- This program is operated by our trained volunteers who can assist in providing caregivers with a much needed and temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities, providing them with rejuvenated respite. If you are caring for an older adult at least 60 years of age and need a much-needed break or are interested in serving as a Volunteer Respite, please contact us today. Senior Supplemental Food Commodities Program – Monthly Food Program that provides 30-35 pounds of groceries each month (cheese every other month) to almost 360 seniors who are at least age 60 and meet income Federal Poverty Guideline eligibility criteria.
All services are provided on a “Donation Only” basis. Seniors will not be denied services based on their ability or inability to make a donation. Contact us today at (740) 439-6681!
Serving Guernsey County Seniors
Providing Quality Services & Programs for over 48 years
Services provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Inc.
“A 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Multi-Senior Services Organization That Provides Beneficial
Programs & Services to Older Adults Living throughout Guernsey County”
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BECOME A SOCIAL MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CENTER
Some people think they will never be old enough to join the Senior Center...staying active and engaged in all aspects of community life is the key to improved health and longevity. So, why wait...become a social member today!
Your membership card can be obtained by making a $7.00 annual donation
Other benefits include, but are not limited to; • Receiving your own personal copy of the “Senior Times” monthly newsletter. • Discounts on day trips & other activities. • Birthday card greeting on your birthday. • Advance notification about new activities, services, and programs. • Your own personal copy of each month’s menu & menu items for both congregate &
home delivered meals. • And much, much more!
PLEASE CALL 740-439-6681 to learn more about becoming a new social member today!
