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Fall 2015Seniority Insider
Dear Members,
It’s hard to accept that summer is
gone, the splendid colors of fall
leaves will soon peak, and the holiday
season will be here before we can
believe it. Don’t fall into bad habits.
Keep your mind active by attending
an educational class or event. Our
fall Focus Series is all about the
gastrointestinal system and Seniority
Pathway to Wellness is back. It’s the
card that allows you to “learn & earn.”
By attending three out of the first
four Focus Classes and getting your
Pathway to Wellness card punched
(which you will receive at your first
Focus class) you can attend the final
class, a Lunch & Learn, for FREE.
With the holidays just around the
corner, be sure to check out our
travel section. Seniority strives to
include something for all levels of
travel and we enjoy getting to know
you, our members, as companions
on trips and tours. We hope to see
you soon.
Wishing you good health always,
Pamela S. Baird & Candy Hart, RN
TriHealth Seniority Coordinators
In This Issue
Focus On .................................... 2
Calendar of Events .............. 3–4
Membership Benefits ............... 5
Seniority on the Go ............. 6–7
SeniorityInsiderMember Newsletter | Fall 2015
Gut Check: Digestive Institute Covers Common to Complex Care About 70 million Americans suffer every day from digestive issues, according to the American Nutrition Association. Conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile duct system may range from a minor annoyance to a life-threatening cancer.
The TriHealth Digestive Institute has nearly two dozen gastroenterologists (digestive specialists) who see patients at multiple offices across Greater Cincinnati. They collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, cancer specialists and a digestive health nutritionist to provide expert digestive care.
Medical Director Nav Grandhi, MD, gastroenterologist, says the most common digestive problems he sees in people age 55 and older include:
• Colon polyps (growths that are generally harmless but may lead to cancer)
• Constipation and/or diarrhea
• Reflux disease, such as heartburn or Barrett’s esophagus (changes in the tissue of the esophagus)
• Fecal incontinence (loss of bowel control)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dr. Grandhi notes the social isolation that may result from these issues. “Problems such as fecal incontinence are fairly prevalent but not discussed. These conditions are not normal, and we are trained to figure out what’s going on and to offer a solution,” he explains.
The Institute doctors use new technologies such as CO2 generators (at some endoscopy centers) that employ carbon dioxide instead of room air during colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures. The CO2 is more easily absorbed by the body and, therefore, more comfortable for patients.
High-definition (endoscopy) imaging studies allow TriHealth gastroenterologists to diagnose problem areas more precisely than ever before. In fact, the Institute meets or beats all national quality standards for endoscopy procedures, Dr. Grandhi notes.
He concludes, “It’s a one-stop shop. We have both male and female physicians and treat everything from heartburn to the most complex pancreatic cancer. We view each patient as a whole person and offer solutions to improve their quality of life.”
If you are experiencing heartburn, weight loss, altered bowel habits or anemia, see your primary care physician or call the TriHealth Digestive Institute at 513 794 5600.
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1. More Than Just a 28-Foot Tube Your large and small intestines together are about 28 feet long. How do they work? The absorption area of your small intestine is over 2,700 square feet—the size of a tennis court. Why is this important? This anatomy and physiology class will help you understand the whole digestive process.
Bethesda North HospitalTuesday, September 22 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Nathanael Greene LodgeWednesday, September 30 10–11 a.m.
COST: FREE
2. Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz! Reflux, heartburn, GERD, together with hiatal hernia and Barrett’s esophagus—are all related. Stomach acid is actually hydrochloric acid, which is used in the manufacturing of batteries and fireworks! No wonder we feel it when it backs up on us. Come learn what happens when this acid makes contact with your throat.
Nathanael Green Lodge Tuesday, October 6 10–11 a.m.
Bethesda North HospitalTuesday, October 6 2–3 p.m.
COST: FREE
3. IBD vs IBS vs Diverticulitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis. They share symptoms—pain, cramps, constipation, diarrhea—and have similar names, but the causes are poles apart. They are different diseases. Learn how to properly manage these conditions. You can help your friends and family by understanding the different causes and treatments.
Bethesda North HospitalWednesday, October 21 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Nathanael Green Lodge Wednesday, October 21 10–11 a.m.
COST: FREE
Focus On…Your Gut! The Trials and Tribulations of the Lower GIEveryone has problems sometime. Pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea for days—what is going on? Can’t eat this, can’t eat that. Our fall series will be on those uncomfortable, challenging times when we have a dilemma of the digestive tract. What is happening? How can we get over it? What to take? What not to eat? Is there anything that helps? Our classes will be the first step in getting a grip on your tummy troubles.
Reservations for ALL “Focus on” classes listed below must be made by calling 513 569 6400 or by registering online at TriHealthSeniorsHealth.com
4. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) are marked by an abnormal response of the body’s immune system. They may share some symptoms, however, there are important differences as well. These include the location in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the way each disease responds to treatment. UC is limited to the colon and Crohn’s disease can appear anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Come learn what treatments there may be to control the symptoms.
Bethesda North HospitalTuesday November 3 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Nathanael Green Lodge Wednesday, November 4 10–11 a.m.
COST: FREE
5. Probiotics, Fiber, Gluten-Free What’s the hoopla about gluten-free? Are you gluten-intolerant? Are these just new buzz words or do they really mean something? Find out the real scoop behind the whole “we hate flour” fad. There are real diseases like celiac that cause very dangerous reactions which can be deadly. Come hear about the reality of probiotics and the importance of fiber in your diet every day.
Nathanael Greene LodgeTuesday, November 10 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bethesda North HospitalTuesday, December 1 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
COST: $15 or FREE for Pathway to Wellness participants who attend 3 of the first 4 Focus classes.
Afraid of Falling?
TriHealth Home Connections is opening a new retail location at Bethesda North Hospital beginning Wednesday, September 2. Kim Tither-Margroum and the Home Connections team will be at
Bethesda North on Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., serving the needs of TriHealth patients. To reach Home Connections at their new location, call 513 865 4298.
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Mason Community CenterTuesday, October 13 Appointment Required
RSVP: 513 299 8555 (Activity Code: 461606)
COST: $15, Free for members of Silver Sneakers
An Intro To Social MediaTweets, posts, pins, views and likes–what is it all about? This presentation, by Sharon Menke of Life Enriching Communities, is the perfect place for beginners to understand the top social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. If you have been trying to figure out what the buzz is all about, join us for an overview of the popular social sites.
Twin Lakes–Montgomery RoomTuesday, October 20 10–11 a.m.
Twin Towers–Parkview Card RoomWednesday, October 21 10–11 a.m.
RSVP: 513 600 5742 OR [email protected]
COST: FREE
Fall Harvest With GreenacresThe gardens of Greenacres in Indian Hill create a space for the mind, body and spirit to flourish. Sally Sheehan, director of Garden Education, will share her expertise, healthy fresh recipes and delicious samples.
TriHealth Fitness & Health PavilionWednesday, November 412 p.m.–1 p.m. OR 6:30–7:30 p.m.
RSVP: 513 246 2606 (Becky Diener)
COST: $5 (special Seniority price)
AARP Mature Driving Course Attendees often say this class provides a great review of the rules of the road. Students attending the four-hour class receive completion certificates. Registration with payment must be received prior to class.
Bethesda North Hospital Thursday, November 5 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
RSVP: 513 865 1700
Good Samaritan HospitalFriday, November 6 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
RSVP: 513 862 3633
COST: $20; $15 for AARP members (must show AARP membership card at class)
CarFitHave you ever wondered if your car mirrors are giving you the best view of other traffic? Are you sitting a safe distance behind the wheel? This 20-minute “drive through” check-up looks at how well your vehicle fits you from seatbelt to mirrors. Slots are scheduled every 10 minutes—reservations are required.
Mason Community Center Thursday, September 24, 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m
RSVP: 513 229 8555 (Activity #486100-01)
COST: FREE (Made possible by a Bethesda Foundation community grant.)
The Heroin EpidemicThe heroin epidemic has reached all ages, all genders, and all walks of life. No one and no family is immune. Come learn about this dangerous, cheap killer drug from the docs who deal with it every day. You will be surprised at what you hear. Is there anything that can be done? Be informed.
Good Samaritan HospitalTuesday, September 29, 7 p.m.
RSVP 513 862 3633
Bethesda North Hospital Wednesday, September 30, 7 p.m.
RSVP: 513 865 1700
COST: FREE
Brain Play DayImprove your neuro health through “weight lifting” exercises designed to give your brain a workout. Join our community partner, Live Well in Mason, for a lively and educating session that will sharpen your thinking and keep your brain performing at its best.
Mason Community CenterTuesday, October 6 , 10–11:30 a.m. OR 1–2:30 p.m.
RSVP: 513 229 8555 (Activity code: 486106)
COST: FREE
Meals4You–Personal ChefAffordable, tasty and convenient, Meals4You will demonstrate their home-delivered meals designed for the health-conscious person—perfect for those with diabetes.
TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion Wednesday, October 7, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. ONLY
RSVP: 513 246 2606 (Becky Diener)
COST: $5 (special Seniority price)
Senior Fitness AssessmentUsing age-specific tests, personal trainers will help you find out how your fitness level compares to others in your same age group and same gender. You will receive personalized feedback to help you improve your fitness results, with the goal of helping you perform your daily activities better. Prior registration for appointment time is required.
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Calendar of Events
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Too Young for Medicare Are you thinking of retiring and not quite old enough for Medicare? Do you find the idea of shopping the Healthcare Marketplace confusing? Learn how to plan for healthcare coverage prior to Medicare eligibility. Get frank and unbiased answers.
Good Samaritan HospitalTuesday, November 3 12 p.m.–1 p.m. OR 6–7 p.m.
RSVP: 513 862 3633
Bethesda North Hospital Thursday, November 5 12 p.m.–1 p.m. OR 6–7 p.m.
RSVP: 513 865 1700
COST: FREE
Growing Up Under the SwastikaSonja Stratman was born in Nuremberg, Germany, on April 25, 1927, to a Protestant family. She was in first grade the year Adolf Hitler assumed power in Germany. For most of her life, Ms. Stratman scarcely spoke of her youth under the Nazi regime, but in 2004 she began a therapeutic journey of revisiting the memories of a horrific time in history. Hear Sonja share her story.
Chapel at Twin LakesThursday, November 5 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Gulden Community Center, Twin TowersThursday, November 19 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
RSVP: 513 600 5742 OR [email protected]
COST: FREE
A1C Champions—Taking ControlA1C Champions are people who successfully manage their diabetes. They have walked in your shoes and understand what it is like living with diabetes day-to-day. Champions share personal diabetes stories, provide support and give practical advice to motivate you to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Mason Community CenterWednesday, November 11 1–2:30 p.m.
RSVP: 513 229 8555 (Activity Code: 486111-01)
COST: FREE
Calendar of Events continued
An Intro to MedicareHow do I sign up for Medicare? What is Medicare? What if I keep working? Learn the answers to these questions and much more.
Bethesda North Hospital Thursday, November 12 12 p.m.–1 p.m. OR 6–7 p.m.
RSVP: 513 865 1700
Good Samaritan Hospital Thursday, November 12 10–11 a.m. or 2:30–3:30 p.m.
RSVP: 513 862 3633
COST: FREE
Medicare Part D (The Drug Benefit)Is this the year you have to decide about Medicare Part D or are you considering a different plan for next year? Seniority will share what we know to help you make an informed decision.
Bethesda North Hospital Monday, November 16 12–1 p.m. or 6–7 p.m.
RSVP: 513 865 1700
Good Samaritan Hospital Monday, November 16 12–1 p.m. or 6–7 p.m.
RSVP: 513 862 3633
COST: FREE
Benefit HighlightWhether you are looking for someone to help an aging family member just a few hours a week or need more comprehensive assistance up to 24 hours a day, the friendly CAREGivers from Home Instead Senior Care can help.
Services include: Companionship | Light Housekeeping Shopping & Errands | Meal Preparation | Personal Care Incidental Transportation | Medication Reminders
As a special discount for Seniority members, Home Instead is offering $1 off the hourly retail rate for new clients. We offer flexible scheduling, and care is provided by screened, bonded and well-trained CAREGivers. Call today to schedule your FREE Care Consultation.
Clermont/Brown Counties: 513 576 1250 Hamilton County: 513 333 0563 Butler/Warren Counties: 513 701 3141
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Antacids and Acid ReducersWhat antacid is best for you? There are many different kinds and they work differently in your body. Sodium bicarbonate, such as Alka Seltzer or Bromo Seltzer, should not be used by folks who have high blood pressure or are on a salt-restricted diet. Alka Setzer also contains aspirin and should not be given to children. Calcium carbonate, such as Tums, can also be used as a calcium supplement, but may cause constipation. Aluminum-based antacids such as Amphojel are less potent and work more slowly. They can cause calcium loss and should not be taken by women who are past menopause. Magnesium compounds such as Milk of Magnesia may cause diarrhea. Combination drugs with aluminum-magnesium such as Maalox, Mylanta or Riopan, are less likely to cause constipation or diarrhea. Many contain simethicone to break down gas bubbles in your stomach. Antacids with alginic acid, such as Gaviscon, contain a foaming agent that floats on top of stomach contents and may help keep stomach acid from reaching your esophagus. Acid reducers such as ranitidine or famotidine are H2 blockers. Omeprazole and lansoprazole are proton pump inhibitors. You must read the instructions for all of these medications carefully. If you have kidney or liver problems, you should talk to your doctor before taking these medications. They are cleared from your body by your kidneys and liver, and may build up to dangerous levels in your blood stream if not controlled.
Seniority Healthy Hint
Membership Benefits
Bethesda North Hospital & Good Samaritan Hospital
• Gift shop discount
• Cafeteria discount, including $6 meals on holidays
• $5 off Older Adult Driver Ability Screening
• Free “Brown Bag with a Pharmacist” medication
consultation
Health-Related Service Discounts
• TriHealth Home Connections Personal Emergency
Response Systems One month free service. 513 569 5115
• AmeriMed Home Infusion Services 15 percent off
all products not covered by insurance, free delivery.
513 942 3670
• Audiology Screenings Free from Group Health at Anderson,
Clifton, Kenwood, Mason, Western Hills or Western Ridge
offices. 513 246 7010
• Bernens Medical Pharmacy 15 percent off nonprescription
items. 513 471 7575
• Burlington Pharmacy Healthcare 15 percent off
nonprescription items; free delivery from four area
locations. 859 586 6700
• Catalyst Scripts Free discount prescription card
• Home Instead $1 off the hourly retail rate for new clients.
Hamilton County 513 333 0563 | Butler/Warren
513 701 3141 | Clermont/Brown 513 576 1250
• Independent You 10 percent discount on apparel from
this shop featuring adaptive clothing. 513 761 1866
• Kunkle Pharmacy 15 percent off nonprescription items.
513 231 1943
• LensCrafters 20 percent off eyeglasses, 20 percent off
contacts. ID# 910-6857
• MedMart 15 percent discount off any nonprescription
items, $1,250 off a walk-in tub or $300 off a stairlift.
(Offers cannot be used together.) 800 950 4400
• Patient Aids 20 percent off home-care equipment up
to $100 maximum discount. 513 984 8876
• Pearle Vision 25 percent off eyeglasses, 20 percent
off contacts.
• Synergy HomeCare of Cincinnati 3 hours of caregiver-
assisted transportation for $50 (25 percent savings).
513 469 CARE (2273)
• TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion Free one-week
(7 consecutive days) guest pass ($50 value) 513 246 2611
New Surgery Center Opens at Bethesda North Over the past few years, the number of operations that can be performed on an outpatient basis with minimally invasive surgical techniques has risen dramatically. In order to meet this growing need, Bethesda North Hospital is opening a new surgery center dedicated specifically to these procedures.
When the Bethesda North Minimally Invasive Surgery Center opens this fall, after a yearlong project of planning and renovation, “it will be the only one of its kind in the city,” says Sherrie Chenault, manager of the facility. “It is different from other ambulatory centers in that it operates in conjunction with a hospital rather than being free-standing.” That gives the center access to all of the hospital’s services on the same site, including medical testing, specialty care and hospital admission if necessary.
The center actually reduced its number of operating rooms from seven to four in order to make them bigger to accommodate minimally invasive technologies. It also boasts two additional nurses’ stations and renovated waiting, pre-op and post-op areas.
The Bethesda North Minimally Invasive Surgery Center will focus on general as well as gynecologic outpatient surgeries.
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Day Trips Art Deco Treasures of the Queen City
Thursday, September 24: Bethesda North Hospital
Friday, September 25: Bethesda North Hospital Good Samaritan Western Ridge
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Return: 3 p.m.Cost: $91 per person
Price includes: Motor coach transportation, tour guide, spectacular lunch buffet at the Palm Court, behind the scenes at the Netherland and all taxes/tips/gratuities.
Art Deco—the crown of the Queen City. No other city in America has the buildings that we do. Born in France in 1925, Art Deco was a design to captivate the modern era. New materials, new ideas—and Cincinnati was right in the middle. Union Terminal, Carew Tower, Dixie Terminal, Cincinnati Bell, the Netherland Plaza, even the Shillito/Lazarus buildings have wonderful examples of Art Deco architecture. Take a tour with our guide from the Cincinnati Heritage Programs and learn about this interesting part of our history. See things you’ve never seen before. Lunch will be a real treat—an incredible buffet at the Palm Court in the Netherland Hilton!
La Comedia Dinner Theatre – A Christmas Story
Friday, December 18: Bethesda North Hospital Good Samaritan Western Ridge
Depart: 10 a.m. Return: 3 p.m.Cost: $85 per person (Limited to 40 travelers only)
Price includes: Excellent reserved seats, delicious seasonal buffet lunch, special treats, motor coach transportation, and all taxes/tips/gratuities.
This beloved holiday story follows the wintry exploits of young Ralphie Parker who spends most of his time dodging a bully and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a Red Ryder air rifle. Both his teacher and a store Santa Claus tell him “You’ll shoot your eye out!” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad but comforted by his doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Fabulous lunch buffet, special treats, and the traditional finale of “O Holy Night.”
La Comedia Dinner Theatre – Fiddler on the Roof
Thursday, March 31, 2016: Bethesda North Hospital Good Samaritan Western Ridge
Depart: 10 a.m. Return: 3 p.m.Cost: $85 per person (Limited to 40 travelers only)
Price includes: Excellent seats, delicious buffet lunch, special dessert, beloved old story with memorable songs, motor coach transportation, and all taxes/tips/gratuities.
The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as the outside world encroaches upon the family’s lives. He must cope both with his three strong-willed older daughters who wish
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to marry for love—with each one’s choice of a husband moving further away from the customs of his faith—and with the edict of the Czar that evicts all Jews from their village. This play was the longest-running musical for 10 years. The songs, such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Tradition!,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and other favorites, are sure to melt your heart.
Spring Time with Vera Bradley
Thursday, April 14, 2016: Bethesda North Hospital Good Samaritan Western Ridge
Depart: 7 a.m. Return: 8 p.m.Cost: $119 per person (Limited to 40 travelers only)
Price includes: Tour guide escort, games, gift, prizes, snacks, dinner, VIP ticket to Vera Bradley event, soft drinks, motor coach transportation, and all taxes/tips/gratuities.
This Vera Bradley shopping extravaganza will be an exhilarating adventure. A private annual outlet sale, it is held in a coliseum for 5 days. Tickets to get in are limited—and we have some! Our bus will travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and there will be games and snacks along the way. Your ticket gets you into the sale for 2.5 hours. As part of a private group, there will be separate cash registers just for us. There is even a nice waiting area with water and snacks and everyone will receive a small Vera Bradley gift. Included is a late lunch at Cork ’N Cleaver. Order right off the menu; enjoy the huge salad bar and dessert! For those who love Vera Bradley, this incredible sale of retired patterns or factory seconds will be a little slice of heaven on earth.
Multi-Night TripsChristmas Movies, Memories and More
Wednesday, December 2–Friday, December 4, 2015Cost: Double starting at $494 per person, double occupancy (optional insurance at additional cost)
Price includes: Two nights’ accommodations, breakfast treats, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch with dessert, 2 dinners with dessert, tour guide entire trip, attraction entrances, motor coach transportation, and all taxes/tips/gratuities.
Start off your Christmas tour with a stop at The Big Fun Toy Store; one of the “coolest” stores in America. “Glow in the Garden” at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens will be a dazzling, twinkling display with gingerbread and pine trees everywhere. Dinner at Pufferbelly, built in 1875, will be a delight because of the food and the artifacts. The second day, see over 700 nativity scenes with thousands of lights and beloved Christmas music. A visit to the Terminal Tower will be for lunch, and you must see Holidays at the Higbee at the Horseshoe Casino. A visit to the Christmas Story House and the Christmas Story Museum will be a nostalgic look behind the scenes at props, costumes, and memorabilia. Also included will be a tour of Stan Hywet Hall with beautiful
To request a detailed reservation form for any of the day or multi-night trips listed on these pages, please call Good Samaritan Seniority at 513 862 3633 or Bethesda North Seniority at 513 865 1700.
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Christmas decorations. Castle Noel, the largest indoor Christmas entertainment attraction includes the Grinch’s sleigh, a blizzard vortex tunnel, and a 25-foot tree. After this trip, you will be in the Christmas mood for the entire season!
Thunder Over Louisville
Friday, April 22–Sunday, April 24, 2016Cost: Double starting at $925 per person, double occupancy (optional insurance at additional cost)
Price includes: Two night’s accommodations at Galt House, 2 full breakfasts including a breakfast cruise, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, included museums, attractions, pilot reception, incredible fireworks show, motor coach transportation, and all taxes/tips/gratuities.
If you love fireworks, air shows, and the foods of Kentucky then Thunder Over Louisville is for you. It is the largest fireworks show in the world and we have a private suite at the Galt House. Make your own Derby hat at Churchill Downs and see the Derby museum. Lunch at the Holly Hill Inn, plus at one stop, we will all receive a mini Kentucky Derby pie! A breakfast cruise will be a delightful start to a day of air shows and fireworks. Visit Louisville with your ELITE pin and receive discount admission to museums and attractions. The air shows have over 100 planes performing hours of diving and acrobatic stunts. At the Galt House, we will be right in the backyard of all the festivities. There is too much to tell—but it will all be a once-in-a-lifetime, unbelievable jam-packed weekend of thrills and exhilaration. Call now for your reservation form. This is a Seniority exclusive, do not delay.
Mystery Tour–Howls and Cows!
Monday, May 16–Wednesday, May 18, 2016Cost: Double starting at $499 per person, double occupancy (optional insurance at additional cost)
Price includes: Two nights’ accommodations, breakfast treats, 2 full breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, motor coach transportation, and all taxes/tips/gratuities,
We can’t tell you what, we can’t tell you where, but our mystery tours are always a lot of fun. They also sell out very quickly. We must have a full bus before April, so call for your reservation form today!
Partners in TravelRediscover Cuba!
Presented by Collette Vacations
Travel date will be May 2016Cost: $5054 per person (Insurance & gratuities not included)
Early booking discount will be available to travelers signing up at slide shows.
Price includes: Round-trip airfare from Cincinnati to Miami and on to Cuba , 8 nights hotel accommodations, 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners, botanical gardens, pottery demonstration, Trinidad, literacy museum, steam train ride, local cigar factory, and so much more.
Be the talk of your friends—enjoy an adventure trip to the island of Cuba. Havana, Cienfuegos, Plaza Mayor, Old Havana; learn
about the rationing system in Cuba and which goods the locals are allowed to buy. Visit Tomas Terry theatre for a charming choral performance, learn about the sugar industry and visit the sugar mill that Fidel Castro used as his headquarters during the Bay of Pigs. This cultural tour will introduce you to many of Cuba’s wonderful people: farmers, restaurant owners, hospital workers, school staff, a city planner, professional dancers (and you will even learn the steps of the great Cuban dance, Salsa!). In Trinidad, your local guide will take you through the city’s history museum which is inside a neoclassical palace. Meet a family of potters and observe a traditional pottery demonstration and refresh with “Canchachara,” a local drink perfected by the owner of the studio. Ride a steam train past rich farm land, stopping to meet the locals and see farmers at work. Finally, take a tour around Havana in one of the antique American cars that the city is known for. Traditional Cuban cuisine, beautiful countryside and lively music—you won’t want to miss this chance of a lifetime.
Information Slide Shows:
• Tuesday, October 6, 11:30 a.m. Nathanael Greene Lodge, RSVP 513 862 3633
• Tuesday, October 6, 6 p.m. Bethesda North Hospital, RSVP 513 865 1700
Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park
Presented by Ohio Travel Treasures
Sunday, June 26–Monday, July 4, 2016Cost: $4,375 per person, double occupancy
Price includes: Round-trip airfare, 8 nights lodging in first-class hotels, 17 meals, Maligne Lake cruise, Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer, Banff Mountain gondola, fully escorted, hometown pick-up and more!
If this trip is on your bucket list, wait no longer. Pounce on this tour. Start with dinner in the world’s only “Log Opera House.” Stay at the entrance to Glacier National Park in St. Mary’s Lodge, see Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump heritage site and Waterton Park with an incredible Biosphere. Riding vintage 1930s restored touring buses, follow Going-to-the-Sun Road and cross the Continental Divide at Logan’s Pass. See Radium Hot Springs, stay in the famed Fairmont Lake Louise overlooking Victoria Glacier and the emerald Lake Louise. Travel along the Icefields Parkway, ride across the glaciers’ surface in an Ice Explorer, and even fill your water bottle with the purest water in the world. See Maligne Canyon, then cruise across Maligne Lake. With three glaciers, the famous color of the water and the mountain peaks, this is one of the most photographed locations in the world. Banff National Park will yield wildlife, waterfalls, and the beauty of the snow-capped Canadian Rockies. Take a gondola ride up the mountain for the best view in Banff, and enjoy dinner served at the very top. Remember, life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. And the beauty of the Canadian Rockies will do just that.
Information Slide Shows:
• Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m. Nathanael Greene Lodge, RSVP 513 862 3633
• Wednesday, November 4, 6 p.m. Bethesda North Hospital, RSVP 513 865 1700
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Cincinnati, OH 45206
Navigator for Senior Services 513 569 6200Health information and referral service.
TriHealth Physician Partners Geriatric Medicine513 458 8801 Board-certified Geriatrician serving the needs of the elderly population.
TriHealth Home Connections®
513 569 5115Personal emergency response systems and home safety services.
Senior Behavioral Health513 862 4100Specialized inpatient and clinical program dedicated to the mental health needs of older adults.
Hospice of Cincinnati513 891 7700Comfort-oriented care for terminally ill patients and their families.
AmeriMed 513 942 3670In-home IV therapy, nutritional support and anti-infective therapies.
Older Adult Driver Ability Screening 513 569 6777Confidential ability screening; no physician referral required.
Driver’s Evaluation513 569 6777Comprehensive evaluation for those with a major life disability; physician referral required.
Seniority Membership Program Events, travel, classes and discounts.
Bethesda North Hospital513 865 1700
Good Samaritan Hospital513 862 3633
Editors
Pamela BairdSeniority CoordinatorBethesda North Hospital513 865 [email protected]
Candy Hart, RNSeniority CoordinatorGood Samaritan Hospital513 862 [email protected]
Lori Baker, MSW, LSWDirector of Senior Services
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