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ECHFunded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Published by The Area Shopper
October 2016complimentary copy
Crawford County’s Designated Area Agency on AgingPURPOSE
The purpose of Active Aging Inc. is to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive, coordinated, and supportive human services system for older persons aged 60 years and older in Crawford County.
Please call 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 or email [email protected] for more information.
ACTIVE AGING, INC.
Read the ECHO online at www.activeagingecho.com
Active Aging, Inc. Services Available For Age 60 And OlderSeniors in Crawford County may be eligible for a variety of in-home services that are provided through Active Aging, Inc. Most of the ser-vices below can be received on a no or low cost share basis or through the Med-icaid funded PDA Waiver Program. The services list-ed below may be obtained through a referral made to our office. Intake and Referral is a free service provided to anyone who calls into the Active Ag-ing, Inc. with questions. Spe-cially trained employees can answer questions regarding in-home services, commu-nity services, insurance and benefits. They may also take referrals for anyone interest-ed in in-home services. Care Management/Service Coordination- Specially trained care managers and
service coordinators are available to assess each con-sumer to determine their level of care and needs in the community. Care man-agers/service coordina-tors (CM/SC) develop care plans with the individuals to ensure that their needs are being met. Once ser-vices are in place, the care manager or service coordi-nator will work to ensure that the consumer is getting all appropriate services to manage their needs. CM/SC are available to con-sumers during the week via phone and home visits as needed. CM/SC can an-swer questions regarding services and other commu-nity services consumers may be eligible for.Personal Emergency Re-sponse Systems (PERS) pro-vide safety and security for
those who may live alone or are alone long periods throughout the day. Emer-gency buttons can be work around the neck or on the wrist and can be through a land and even through a cellular network. If con-sumers have fallen, are having a medical emergen-cy, or feel threatened, they can push the button and have emergency contacts or medical personnel respond 24/7.Personal Assistance and Personal Care with home support provide consumers with needed assistance for bathing, grooming, dress-ing, transferring, ambula-tion and meal preparation. Along with this assistance, consumers may also receive light housekeeping and home support for cleaning, laundry, errands, transpor-
tation to medical appoint-ments and in some cases, medication management and reminding.Home Delivered Meals can provide assistance with pre-pared meals for those who are unable to cook on their own, or for those who do not have anyone that can assist them. Meals are fro-zen and are delivered on a weekly basis to the consum-er’s home. Meals include an entrée with sides, bread, milk and fresh fruit. The Family Caregiver Sup-port program (FCSP) pro-vides reimbursement to unpaid caregivers who are caring for an older relative or friend. Caregivers may be reimbursed for a variety of services and supplies, in-cluding respite care, incon-tinent supplies, home mod-ifications, home adaptations
or other medical supplies. The FCSP also provides education to caregivers re-garding care and managing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Reimbursement for this program is cost shared based on yearly total house-hold income.The Nursing Home Transi-tion program (NHT) assists seniors residing in nursing facilities with the ability to return to the community with in-home services when appropriate. The NHT co-ordinator will make refer-rals for in-home services, set up housing if necessary and assist the senior with over-coming any barriers that are preventing them from returning to a home in the community. The assessment unit pro-vides another service to se-niors and individual with
disabilities in the commu-nity. For those entering a nursing facility or wishing to receive under 60 waiver services, the assessment unit will schedule an assessment to determine the consumer’s level of care. Information regarding the assessment will be provided to the facil-ity, enrollment agency, con-sumer and the department of human services to deter-mine eligibility.If you or a family member would like to be assessed for any of the services list-ed, please call our office at (814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. Please ask for Intake and Referral. Once a refer-ral is made, care managers or service coordinators will set up an appointment with the older adult to conduct an assessment.
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ACTIVE AGING, INC. SENIOR CENTERS
1034 Park Ave, Meadville, Pa 16335
(814) 336-1792
Meadville Senior Center1034 Park Avenue, Meadville 16335
(814) 336-1792or dining room 336-1800
Ashlee Ketcham [email protected]
Services and Programs we offer are:
- Nutritious Noon-Time Meals- Educational Programs- Socialization & Recreation- PrimeTime Health/ Wellness - Activities- Volunteer Opportunities- Life-Long Learning- Outreach/Information Lunches- Transportation- Octoberfest- County-wide Picnics, Dances, and Parties- Large-Print Library - Travel Opportunities
Senior Center Services
In-Home Services
Special Services
- Care Management / Assessments- Family Caregiver Support Program - Home Delivered Meals- In-Home Care- Nursing Home Pre-Admission Assessments- Personal Assistance- Personal Care / Home Support
*These are examples of services available, and is not an all inclusive listing. Contact us
for more information.
- Alzheimer’s Support Group- “Echo” Newsletter- Information & Referral - Apprise Insurance Counseling - PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) - Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program- Older Adult Protective Services- Ombudsman- Voter Registration- Nursing Home Transition
Programs funded in part by the Pa. Department of Aging and supported by the Active Aging Foundation. For information on Long Term Care Services and
Choices: www.longtermcare.state.pa.us(814) 336-1792 - 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814) 336-1705 - E-mail [email protected]
REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not
abuse.Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford
County. Call Active Aging, Inc. 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.
The ECHO is published by The Area Shopper. Questions concerning
Advertising please contact Lon Wilson (814) 425-7272 or
Lakeland Valley Regional Senior Center
237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424
(814) 683-4959Rhonda Wood
Cambridge Springs Senior Center
156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
(814) 398-8616Tami Boylan
Titusville SeniorCenter
714 East Main Street-Titusville, PA 16354
(814) 827-9134Tim Snyder
Canadohta Senior CenterBloomfield Twp Building Lincolnville
(Fridays only)22978 Shreve Ridge Road- Union City,
PA 16438(814) 336-1792
Patty Flaherty
Guys Mills Senior CenterUnited Evangelical Church
(1st & 3rd Tuesday of month)11534 Highway 198-Guys Mills, PA
16327(814) 398-8616
Tami Boylan
MEADVILLE LIONS CLUB WILL BE ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR GLASSESThe Meadville Lions Club will be accepting applications from Meadville area individuals of any age that are in need of glasses but are unable to pay for them. Individuals need to complete an application (available at the front desk of Active Aging) and come to be inter-viewed on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Lew Davies Com-munity Building, 1034 Park Avenue, Mead-ville. People who live in outlying areas from Meadville can be referred to a Lions Club in their area. Questions – call 382-1905. You do not need an appointment.
Happy October, everyone. I believe last month I talked about looking forward to the start of Fall. I’m still looking forward to it! It can start any day now as far as I am concerned. The calendar says it is here, but the weather sure doesn’t. Tucker has settled in back at school and seems to be getting into the routine again. Luke has moved back to Edinboro and will be starting a new job soon. He is excited to begin a new chapter and is still planning on going to graduate school in 2017. So my house is once again eerily quiet and I’m missing them. It still amazes me how accustomed we become to our own living arrangements, whatever they may be. I’m quite sure most of you have had similar experiences. As this year begins to wind to a close (how is that even possible?), Active Aging, Inc. is gearing up for our winter months which will soon be at hand. Shelf stable meals for our home delivered meal consumers have been ordered and will be going out soon. Shelf stable meals are meant for emergency circumstances. We provide these every year to ensure that if our weather should get too bad and our meal delivery is interrupt-ed, no one has to worry about going without a meal. As always, if you know someone who is “actively aging” and could benefit from these services, or others provided by Active Aging, please contact us. Our staff are trained to provide a thorough assessment of every individual and their situation to determine how we can help meet their needs, or if other services or connections would benefit them more. Also, please watch our senior center schedules for activities and events that may interest you or someone you know. If you have any suggestions for different events or activities, please call your local center and talk to our staff about what interests you. Daily and monthly information can also be found on our website, www.activeaging.org, and on Facebook.Krista Geer
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MEADVILLE/CRAWFORD COUNTY SENIOR CENTERACTIVE AGING, INC.
(814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814)336-1705The Lew Davies Community Building 1034 Park Ave., Meadville
Center Manager: Ashlee Ketcham and Patty FlahertyOct. 3 Halloween Wreaths CraftOct. 5 11:00AM – Tick and Lyme Disease BingoOct. 6 11:00AM – 3:00PM – Card Party 1:00PM – 3:00PM – Flu Shots Oct. 7 11:00AM – World War II Round Table 10:30AM – Jewelry Making with DebbieOct. 10 Center Closed for Columbus DayOct. 12 9:00AM – 10:00AM – Intro to Computers ($10 per person) 10:30AM – Bullying Prevention – Wear Blue!Oct. 13 October Birthday LuncheonOct. 14 Pumpkin Decorating 9:00AM – 11:00AM – Intro to Windows ($15 per person)Oct. 17 10:30AM – Step by Step Canvas Painting Rummage Sale Drop Off DayOct. 18 9:00AM – Rummage SaleOct. 19 Rummage Sale $1 Bag DayOct. 20 10:30AM – Mummy Wrap Relay 11:00AM – Mummy Wrap BingoOct. 21 10:00AM – Fire Safety with the Meadville Fire DepartmentOct. 25 12:45PM – Davenport Fruit Farm Trip. Call by 10/21 to reserve your spot.Oct. 26 11:00AM – Crawford County READ ProgramOct. 27 11:00AM – Healthy Speaker Series – Life Threatening Illnesses and how to CopeOct. 28 Frankenstein Wine Glass Craft – Bring your own wine glassOct. 31 10:30AM – Halloween Party!Call 336-1792 to learn more about our daily activities such as bingo, card
parties, crafts and dancing as well as exercise programs like Healthy Steps in Motion, yoga and Tai Chi.
Call for more information about any of the listed events.Weekly Events:
MondayExercise Machines 8 – 9 AMBlood Pressure Screen 9:00 AMHealthy Steps in Motion #2 9:00 AMSmile Exercise Class 10:00 AMGratitude Group 10:00 AMHealthy Steps for Men 10:00 AMTai Chi 11:00 AMExercise Machines 12 – 2 PMDining Room Bingo 12:45 PMSilver Sneakers 1:00 PMBallroom Dancing 1:00 PMOpen Computer Lab 1 – 3 PMTuesdayExercise Machines 8 – 9 AMHealthy Steps in Motion #1 9:00 AMChi Kung 10:00 AMYoga 11:00 AMExercise Machines 12 – 2 PMWednesdayExercise Machines 8 – 9 AMHealthy Steps in Motion #2 9:00 AMWii Bowling 10:00 AMChair Exercise 10:00 AM
GUYS MILLSUNITED EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHCenter Manager: Tami Boylan - 814-398-8616
Open the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.Oct. 3 Exercise, Puzzles, Bingo, LunchOctober 17 Exercise, Puzzles, Bingo, 11AM Speaker “Dealing with Life Threatening Illnesses”, lunch
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs
Center Manager: Tami Boylan 398-8616Oct. 4 10:30AM Active Aging Foundation Update 11:00AM Fire Safety with CSVFD, 12:30PM KnittingOct. 5 10:00AM Program on The Pottsville Maroons NFL Football TeamOct. 6 11:00AM Voice Student PerformanceOct. 10 Center Closed for Columbus DayOct. 11 11:00AM Dealing With Life Threatening Illnesses Program Oct. 13 11:00AM Clair & Gayle from Picks n’ Hammers – Folk Music Oct. 17 Rummage Sale Drop Off 8-1:30PM, Closing for Meeting at 1:30PM Oct. 18 8:00AM – 3:00PM Rummage Sale 9:30AM Center Council Meeting, 12:30PM Knitting 11:00AM Crawford County READ ProgramOct. 19 8:00AM – 3:00PM Rummage SaleOct. 20 8:00AM – 3:00PM Rummage Sale, Sub Sale, 10:00AM Book ClubOct. 21 8:00AM – 3:00PM Rummage Sale Bag DayOct. 24 10:00AM Davenport Farms TripOct. 25 10:15AM Apple Recipe BakingOct. 27 Halloween Fun DayOct. 28 10:00AM Card Party
Exercise Equipment Available Monday - FridayMeal Reservations needed two days in advance
Monday lunch served at 11:30, Tues- Fri. served at noonWeekly Events:
MondayHealthy Steps in Motion 9:00 AMSewing Group 9:00 AMWalking Group 10:00 AMWii Bowling 10:00 AMCoffee Talk Time 10:00 AMTuesdaySilver Sneakers 9:00 AMGames – Skip Bo & Dominoes 10:00 AMWalking Group 10:00 AMChair Yoga 10:00 AMWednesdayEuchre Card Party 9:30 AM
A $2 donation is greatly appreciated for Silver Sneakers. Yoga classes are $5 per class or $30 a month. Ballroom Classes are $25 per person per month. Please remember to reserve your lunch at least 2 days in advance. A $2 dona-tion towards your meal is appreciated.
Tai Chi 11:00 AMExercise Machines 12 – 2 PMOpen Computer Lab 1 – 3 PMSilver Sneakers 1:00 PMQuilting Group 1:00 PMThursdayExercise Machines 8 – 9 AMHealthy Steps in Motion #1 9:00 AMPals Book Club (4th Thursday) 10:00 AMLine Dancing 10:00 AMChi Kung 10:00 AMYoga 11:00 AMExercise Machines 12 – 2 PMKnitting Group 1:00 PMGood Grief Group (1st Thursday) 2:30 PMFridayExercise Machines 8 – 9 AMPainting Group 9:30 AMWii Bowling 10:00 AMSmile Exercise Class 10:00 AMHealthy Steps for Men 10:00 AMExercise Machines 12– 2 PMDining Room Bingo 12:45 PMOpen Computer Lab 1 – 3 PM
Walking Group 10:00 AMThursdayWoodcarvers 9 AM – 3 PMSilver Sneakers 9:00 AMSewing Group 9:00 AMGames 10:00 AMWalking Group 10:00 AMFridayHealthy Steps in Motion 9:00 AMCoffee Talk Time 10:00 AMWalking Group 10:00 AM
TITUSVILLE SENIOR CENTER714 E. Main St., Titusville
Center Manager: Tim Snyder 827-9134www.goseniors.org
Oct. 3 12:45 PM – Mad Hatter Tea Party BingoOct. 4 12:45 PM – Texas Hold’em PokerOct. 5 8:00 AM – Seneca Allegany Casino TripOct. 6 12:45 PM – Afternoon Movie “Monsters, Inc.”Oct. 7 12:45 PM – BingoOct. 10 12:45 PM – Abstract Painting on GlassOct. 11 12:45 PM – Pinochle PartyOct. 12 12:45 PM – Erie Zoo TripOct. 13 12:45 PM – Afternoon Movie “Abbott & Costello Meet the Mummy”Oct. 14 12:45 PM – Pizza BingoOct. 17 9:00 AM – TASCC Board of Directors 12:45 PM – Accordion Sing-a-LongOct. 18 National Chocolate Cupcake Day!Oct. 19 9:00 AM – Breakfast, suggested donation $1 10:00 AM – Senior Council 12:45 PM – BingoOct. 20 12:45 PM – Afternoon Movie “Teen Wolf”Oct. 21 10:00 AM – FREE Massages with Anderson Physical Therapy 11:00 AM – FREE Blood Pressure Screening with Titusville Hospital Birthday Luncheon! 12:45 PM – Bingo sponsored by AseraCare HospiceOct. 24 12:45 PM – Pinochle PartyOct. 25 10:00 AM – Millcreek Mall Shopping TripOct. 26 Pumpkin DecoratingOct. 27 12:45 PM – Afternoon Movie “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein”Oct. 28 9:30 AM – Rise & Shine Haunted Halloween BingoOct. 31 Halloween Costume Party & Monster Mash Dance!
Please reserve lunch and/or bus 2 days in advance when going to Center
TuesdaysHealthy Steps in Motion 10:00 AMA Taste of Yoga 1:00 PM
ThursdaysHealthy Steps in Motion 10:00 AM
REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not abuse.
Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County. Call Active Aging, Inc. 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.
CANADOHTA—BLOOMFIELD FIRE HALLCenter Manager: Patty Flaherty 814-336-1792
Every Friday – Please check Meadville Tribune on a weekly basis for presentation changes or additions.Oct. 7 How’s Yours Game? Executive Council Meeting, 10:30 Healthy Steps Exercise 1:00PM. Oct. 14 Fire Safety Month! Fire Safety Trivia and Discussion, 10:00AM. Pumpkin Decorating: Carve, paint or embellish, 10:30AMOct. 21 11:00AM Healthy Speaker Series, Hospice of Crawford County. Learn about life threatening illnesses and how to deal with them. Healthy Steps Exercise 1:00PMOct. 28 Halloween Party! Dress up and have fun! Murder in the Dark Game
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VOTERREGISTRATION
Now available at your Local Senior Center or in your own home when you receive in-home
services from Active Aging, Inc.As part of the “Motor Voter Law” passed in 1993,
Area Agencies on Aging are now required to provide an opportunity for you to register to vote.
If you need assistance in registering to vote, call us at (814) 336-1792
MON TUE WED THU FRIOctober 2016 LUNCH SCHEDULE
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3Hamburger
American CheeseGreen Beans
Whole Wheat Hamburger BunPear Cobbler
Chicken ParmesanGreen Garden Salad
Green PeasPenne Pasta
Whole Wheat BreadFresh Fruit
Beef TipsMushroom Gravy
CarrotsHarvard BeetsEgg NoodlesFresh Fruit
Chicken Noodle SoupGreen Garden Salad
BroccoliSaltine Crackers
Bread Pudding w/Raisins
Stuffed Cabbage Roll w/Sauce
Cabbage in entréeMashed Potatoes
Whole Wheat BreadCoconut Bar
Sliced HamCider Glaze
Normandy Blend VegetablesBaked Sweet PotatoWhole Wheat Bread
Fresh Banana
Beef LasagnaItalian SquashGarlic BreadApplesauce
OmeletteCheese Sauce
O’Brien PotatoesOrange Juice
MuffinMixed Fruit
MeatloafSour Cream and Chive
PotatoesGreen Beans
Whole Wheat RollFresh Fruit
Italian SausageOnions and Peppers
Oven Browned PotatoesHoagie Bun
Almond Poppy Seed Cake
Chili with BeansSteamed Spinach
Baked PotatoCornbreadFresh Fruit
Pork RibbletBBQ Sauce
Baked BeansChuckwagon Corn
Whole Wheat Hamburger BunGingerbread Cake
Chicken Breast FilletMarsala Sauce
Buttered CabbageGreen Peas
Whole Grain PastaPeaches
Ziti with MeatsauceGreen Garden Salad
Fresh VegetablesGarlic Bread
Peaches
Caribbean ChickenGreen Peas
Sweet PotatoesCornbreadFresh Fruit
Taco SaladShredded Cheddar Cheese
Taco SauceGreen Garden Salad (1 cup)
Fiesta VegetablesTortilla Chips
Fresh Banana
BIRTHDAY
Breaded FishTartar Sauce
Fiesta PotatoesMarinated Vegetable Salad
Whole Wheat Hamburger BunPeach Cobbler
Grilled Cheese SandwichBroccoli/Cauliflower Blend
Cream of Tomato SoupWhole Wheat Bread
Pears
BBQ Chicken ThighBaked Potato
Corn CasseroleWhole Wheat Roll
Lime Gelatin
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Sliced Roasted TurkeyPoultry Gravy
Mashed PotatoesGreen Beans
Whole Wheat RollBirthday Cake
Breaded Chicken and Biscuit
Home FriesMixed Vegetables
BiscuitCherry Gelatin
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LAKELAND VALLEY REGIONALCOMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
237 South Pymatuning Street, Linesville 683-4959Center Manager: Rhonda Wood
See what’s cooking at Lakeland Valley – Soup Sales Begin!!Oct. 3 10:00AM – Draw Club w/Paula Vorisek, 12:30PM – BingoOct. 5 1:00PM – Advisory Board Meeting/MeadvilleOct. 10 CENTER CLOSED – Columbus DayOct. 11 10:00AM – Blood Pressure Screenings SUB ORDERS DUEOct. 12 11:00AM – Dealing with Life Threatening Illnesses presented by Hospice of Crawford County 12:30PM – BingoOct. 13 & 14 1:00PM – 3PM – DROP OFF FOR RUMMAGE SALEOct. 17 10:30AM – Council Meeting 1:00PM – Center Closes for Staff MeetingOct. 19 12:30PM – Bingo 11:00AM – Crawford County READ ProgramOct. 21 10:00AM – 2:00PM – RUMMAGE SALEOct. 22 10:00AM – 2:00PM – RUMMAGE SALEOct. 24 9:30AM – Pastels w/Paula 10:00AM – 2:30PM – Euchre Tournament @ Lakeland ValleyOct. 26 9:00AM – SUB BUILDERS NEEDED & SUB PICK-UP/DELIVERY 11:00AM – Randy Clark speaks on Depression vs SAD 12:30PM – BingoOct. 31 10:00AM – HALLOWEEN PARTY!! 10:00AM – Keystone Blind: Eyeglass Cleaning and Adjustments
A $2 donation is greatly appreciated for Silver Sneakers and Healthy Steps In Motion. A $1 donation is greatly appreciated for our Tai Chi Class
and Healthy Steps In Motion – Level IWalking Track: 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM- 3:00 PM/Exercise Ma-
chines in the Cardio Room 8:00 AM-3:00 PMPlease remember to reserve your lunch at least 2 days in advance. A $2
donation towards your meal is appreciated.Weekly Events:
MondaySilver Sneakers 9 - 10 AMHealthy Steps in Motion Level 1 (Beginners) 11 - 11:50AMTuesdayTai-Chi 9:30 - 10:45AMWoodcarving 10 -12 PMHealthy Steps in Motion 10:45 -11:45AM500 Card Party 12:30 - 2:30PMWii Games 12:30PMWednesdayCrafting, Crocheting & Quilting for Fun 9 - 12 PM
Silver Sneakers 9 - 10 PMHealthy Steps in Motion Level 1 (Beginners) 11 – 11:50AMWii Games ThursdayBingo 9:30 -11:30AM Games/Cards 12:30PMFridaySilver Sneakers 9 - 10 AMHealthy Steps in Motion 10:45 -11:45AMEuchre 12:30 - 2:30PMWii Games 12:30PM
Healthy Speaker Series: “Dealing with Life Threatening
Illnesses”The Healthy Speaker Series for the month of October will focus on “Deal-ing with Life Threatening Illnesses”. Jennifer Baughman from Hospice of Crawford County will present the pro-gram at all of Active Aging, Inc.’s area senior centers throughout the month of October. No one wants to get the news that they or a loved one has been diagnosed with a life threatening ill-ness but unfortunately it happens ev-ery day. Please join us, as we learn how to better handle these illnesses.
Titusville: 714 East Main StreetTitusville, PA 16354-2013
Contact: Tim Snyder at (814) 827-9134Wednesday, October 5, 2016
at 11:00 amCambridge Springs Senior Center:
156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
Contact: Tami Boylan at (814) 398-8616
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:00 am
Lakeland Valley Regional Senior Center: 237 S. Pymatuning St.
Linesville, PA 16424 Contact: Rhonda Wood at
(814) 683-4959Wednesday, October 12, 2016
at 11:00 amGuys Mills Senior Center: 11534
Highway 198-Guys Mills, PA 16327 Contact: Tami Boylan at
(814) 398-8616
Monday, October 17, 2016 at 11:00 am
Canadohta Senior Center: 22978 Shreve Ridge Road-Lincolnville
Union City, PA 16438 Contact: Patty Flaherty at
(814) 336-1792Friday, October 21, 2016 at 11:00 amMeadville Senior Center: 1034 Park
Avenue-Meadville, PA 16335 Contact: Ashlee Ketcham at
(814) 336-1792Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 11:00
am This program is open to all seniors, age 60 and over. If you would like to stay for lunch, please be sure to make reservations two days in advance by calling your local senior center at the above numbers. If you have questions or need more information, feel free to contact Tami Boylan at (814) 398-8616.
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The BEST time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is NOW. ~African Proverb
We invite you to participate in our “Tree of Giv-ing” gift program. This is an on-going and per-manent gift program that gives you, as a donor, the discretion to honor someone’s hard work or achievement; remember a special/person-al event or anniversary; or as an everlasting memorial for a loved one, friend or communi-ty leader. The “Tree of Giving” includes brass leaves and three different size brass stones that can be engraved to your desire. For additional information or to make an appointment with our Foundation Staff, please call (814) 336-1792 or 800-321-7705.
Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
The Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources is a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Commonly referred to as the PA Link, this net-work of local, state and federal partners works together to provide infor-mation on, and improved access to, long-term care services and supports to all Pennsylvanians re-gardless of age, ability or income. PA Link partners in Crawford County can provide information and support in the following areas:• Assistive Technology
• Caregiver Support• Care Transitions• Disability Services• Drug and Alcohol Ser-vices• Emergency Contacts• Employment Services• Financial Assistance• Health and Nutrition• Health Insurance• Home Modification• Housing Assistance• In-Home Services• Legal Aid• Lifespan Respite
• Medical Services• Mental Health Services• Nursing Home Transi-tion• Options Counseling• Protective Services• Support Groups• Transportation• Utilities and Fuel• Veterans ServicesThe Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disabili-ty Resources Helpline: 1-800-753-8827
Active Aging, Inc.Alzheimer’s Association
APPRISEAseraCare Hospice
Automated Security AlertAt Your Request
CleaningBetter Business Bureau of
W. PAByham’s Insurance
ServicesCenter for Family
ServicesCHAPS
Community Care Network
Community Health Services/MMC
Community Resources for Independ.
Consumer Satisfaction Team
Crawford CAOCrawford County Care
CenterCrawford County Human Services
Crawford County READ Program
Crawford County RSVPExperience Works
Current PA Link Partners in Crawford CountyFamily to Family Home
HealthcareFunkhouser Shaffer
Financial Serv.GECAC/SCSEP
Golden Living Center Titusville
Health Care SolutionsHealthSouthHelpmates
Home InsteadHospice of Crawford
CountyHVA Sr. Living Alliance
Interim Health CareJEVS
Juniper VillageLakeland Area Hospice
MERPMount Hope Home Care
Northwest Pharmacy Solutions
PA Blindness & Visual Services
Park Avenue Rehab & Nursing
Presbyterian HomesRegional Home Health
and HospiceRolling Fields
Saint Vincent / AHN
Self Determination Housing ProjectSenior Helpers
Seniors Choice Home Care
Service Coordination Unlimited
Shryock Senior HousingSocial Security Administration
SouthernCare HospiceStairways Behavioral
HealthSupports Coordination of
NW PATitusville Area Senior
Citizens CorpTitusville Social
ConnectionThe ARC of Crawford
CountyTransition Assistance
AdvisorsUCP/CLASS
Veterans ServicesVNA Alliance
WesburyWesbury Hillside Home
Women’s Services
PACE / PACENETStarted in 1984, the Phar-maceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) Program helps older persons living in Pennsylvania to pay their prescription ex-penses. PACENET is the Pharmaceutical As-sistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhance-ment Tier. This pro-gram has been created to assist older Pennsyl-vanians, whose incomes are slightly higher than the PACE income limits, with the cost of their pre-scription drugs.Eligibility Information:PACE requirements:• 65 years of age or old-er.• A resident of Pennsyl-vania for at least 90 days prior to the date of appli-cation.• Ineligible for pharma-ceutical benefits under medical assistance.• Total income for last year for a single per-son must be less than $14,500.• Total income for last year for a married cou-ple must be less than $17,700.Once an application is approved, an enrollee is responsible for $6 copay-ment for generic drugs
or a $9 copayment for brand name drugs for each prescription reim-bursed by PACE.PACENET require-ments:• 65 years of age or old-er.• A resident of Pennsyl-vania for at least 90 days prior to the date of appli-cation.• Ineligible for pharma-ceutical benefits under medical assistance.• Total income for a sin-gle person from last year must be between $14,501 to $23,500.• Total income for a married couple last year must be between $17,701 to $31,500.PACENET may have a monthly drug plan premium to pay at the pharmacy, which will be cumulative if not met each month. Once that monthly drug premium has been met, PACEN-ET has an $8 copayment for generic drugs and a $15 copayment for brand name drugs. Your out-of-pocket costs to you are computed by the PACE program.To use your PACE/PACENET card: Take your card and pre-scription to any drug-
store that accepts PACE. Always keep your card with you. Do not leave your card at the drug-store. Do not mail your card to a mail-order pharmacy.You may not use your card to purchase drugs out of the state or to mail drugs out of the state. You can use your card ONLY while you are in Pennsylvania.Can I have other medical insurance or prescription coverage and still apply for PACE/PACENET?Yes, However, PACE is the payor of last resort and will only cover pre-scription costs not cov-ered by other medical insurance. You will be asked to provide infor-mation about your insur-ance coverage when you apply for PACE/PA-CENET, and you should inform your pharmacist of all your medical and prescription plans.Is it possible to get help with completing the PACE/PACENET appli-cation?Yes! Please call Active Aging, Inc. at (814) 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. An appointment can be scheduled for you.
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From the Foundation – Oct. 2016Looking for a unique gift this upcoming hol-iday season, or a way to honor or memori-alize someone, while at the same time sup-porting the services of-fered by Active Aging, Inc. to the more than 18,000 seniors that live in Crawford County? Consider participating in the Tree of Giving program offered by the Active Aging Founda-tion. The Foundation’s mission is to support and enhance the lives of senior citizens by helping to ensure that quality services will be available in Crawford County now, and in the years to come.The Tree of Giving is an on-going and per-manent gift program that is displayed at the headquarters of Active
Aging, Inc. The Tree includes 450 leaves and three different size bronze stones that can be engraved to your desire. This program allows you to honor or memorialize a loved one, friend or commu-nity leader. Our cast bronze recognition tree provides you with a beautiful and quality image to use to honor someone’s hard work or achievement, re-member a special/per-sonal event or anni-versary, or serve as an everlasting memorial for a loved one. As a donor, you could also place your name on a leaf to signify that you recognize and support the importance of the services provided by Active Aging, Inc. and understand that there
will be an ever-in-creasing need for these services in the future. Your gift of $250 will guarantee you a leaf on the Tree of Giving. You may also choose to purchase a larger memorial in the form of a bronze stone to be placed at the base of the Tree. Our Foun-dation staff would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your giving options and design a payment schedule to help meet your goals and needs. We can be reached at (814) 336-1792 or (800) 321-7705. Gifts to the Active Aging Foun-dation are tax deduct-ible to the maximum extent allowed by law according to 501(c)3 regulations.
This Month in History OctoberOctober 1, 1971 - Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida.October 2, 1950 - Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz first ap-peared in newspapers.October 5, 1912 - The World Series was broadcast on radio for the first time.October 6, 1889 - Thomas Edison showed the 1st motion picture.October 9, 1888 - The general public was first admitted into the Wash-ington Monument.October 11, 1984 - Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut, Kathryn Sul-livan became the first American woman to walk in space.October 12, 1810 - The very first Ok-toberfest is held in Munich, Bavar-ia, Germany.October 13, 1775 - The U.S. Conti-nental Navy was created. October 14, 1964 - Martin Luther King Jr was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.October 15, 1951 - “I Love Lucy” premiered on television. October 16, 1793 - Marie Antoinette
was guillotined for treason. October 16, 1962 - Cuban Missile crisis begins. October 17, 1931 - Mobster Al Ca-pone was convicted of income tax evasion. October 21, 1879 - Thomas Edison invented the incandescent electric lamp. October 23, 1915 - 25,000 women marched in New York City de-manding the right to vote.October 24, 1945 - The United Na-tions came into existence.October 26, 1825 - The Erie Canal opens, connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River. October 28, 1886 - France presented the U.S. with the Statue of Liberty. October 281965 - The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is completed. October 29, 1929 - The New York Stock Exchange crashed on what came to be known as “Black Tues-day”, starting the Great Depression.October 31, 1926 - Magician Harry Houdini dies from complications of a ruptured appendix.
Are You Asking For Your Senior Discount?When you are shop-ping at supermarkets and department stores or eating at restaurants do you remember to ask if there are senior discounts when paying your bill? Some busi-nesses offer a discount to their senior custom-ers but for most of them you need to ask for the discount to receive it. Many times there are travel discounts, dis-counts on entertain-ment, discounts on cell phones, hair care, and bus rides that are avail-able just by asking for a senior discount. Dif-ferent kinds of busi-nesses offer discounts and there is not a set age limit to be eligible. For some you must be age 50 and over and
some age 65 and old-er. Ask if a discount is available and take ad-vantage of any that you may qualify for.There are discount lists on the internet for se-
niors, however, due to space limitations, we did not include them here. The most import-ant point we can make is not to be shy about asking for a possible discount.
Big Cash Treasure Hunt$1700 In Treasure was found on Saturday, September 17th
Congratulations to Helpmates Inc. for winning First Place!
Avast me hearties, I have an important announcement to make for all of you landlocked, land lubbers. The Active Aging Foundation had 11 teams of Treasure Hunters come out to hunt for $1,700.00 in Treasure – that’s cold, hard cash me maties – at their 3rd Annual Big Cash Treasure Hunt on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The teams started out & finished at the Community Center of Crawford County in Meadville, Pennsylvania but the rest of the Treasure Map was a mystery and could only be figured out by solving the encrypted clues that each team found along their route! Teams consisted of 2 to 5 members and had to provide their own trans-portation during The Hunt. The Treasure Hunt is not a timed race but instead relies upon a Team’s ability to decipher clues about Treasure Point Sites located throughout Crawford County to find the hidden Treasure of Cash. Aye, it does sound like it was a lot of fun – doesn’t it thou, and very rewarding for the team of Treasure Hunters sponsored by their company, Helpmates, Inc., who found the most Treasure Points giving them the 1st Place Treasure of $1,000.00. The teams started their day right off the bat with a chance to win critical bonus Treasure Points by having their team sporting “Team Theme” costumes – Pirate or otherwise! Additional Trea-sure Point Site Sponsors included: Wesbury, ERA Richmond Real Estate, Home Instead Senior Care, Park Avenue Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Rolling Fields, Northwest Savings Bank, Meadville Medical Center and VFW Post 2006. Treasure Chest Basket Raffle sponsors included Bush Insurance Agency, Glenn Peterson Floors & Furniture, Pfeffer Insurance Group, Vantage, Inc., Marquette Savings Bank, Senior Helpers of Erie, Azalea House Bed & Breakfast and Loeffer’s Flowers & Gifts. General sponsors were PA Sandwiches Shop, Tim Horton’s Bake Shop and Tops Market who all helped supply a light breakfast before the Hunt and lunch after the Hunt. Only a limited number of teams are accepted, so get that peg-leg of yours moving and get a team together for next year’s Treasure Hunt. E-mail [email protected] or call (814)336-1792 to have your name placed on the list for more information and details when they become available for next year’s Hunt. All proceeds benefitted the senior citizens of Crawford County through the programs and services of Active Aging, Inc.
