Vandalia Senior Center

City of Vandalia Parks & Recreation

April, 2017

Volume 05 Issue 4

May 5 Catered Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Roast Beef with Mushroom Sauce

Garlic Roasted Red Skin Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes

Green Beans

Seven Layer Salad

Fresh Mixed Fruit

Rolls and Butter

Strawberry Cake

Ewwy Gooey Cheesecake Bars

You will be entertained by Garry Finton, the Saxophone Entertainer, with hits from the

50’s and 60’s along with classic country songs.

The dinner is $12 each. You can begin paying for the dinner on Monday, March 27.

There are 94 seats available. The deadline is Friday, April 28, or when all the seats are

purchased, whichever comes first.

A reminder that the procedure for purchasing a seat at the catered dinner is different

now. In the hallway by the office, get an envelope, write your name and phone number on the

outside. If you need to get change before you can pay, come to the office. Put the money

inside the envelope and seal it. Drop the envelope in box #3 on the wall. Then write your

name on the sign-up list on the wall. You need to have paid for the dinner before you can sign

the sign-up sheet. The directions will also be on the wall in the hallway.

Phone Number Alert!

From a chance conversation, I recently learned that a family in

Vandalia is getting a minimum of 25 calls per week left on their

answering machine from both Vandalia Senior Center members and

Van Tran riders.

Make sure you are calling 898-1232.

Make sure the message on the answering machine says,

“Welcome to the Vandalia Senior Center”.

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Stonespring Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, April 4 at Noon

Holly Dethardt from Stonespring will provide the lunch and is sponsor-

ing the presentation by Olive Wagar who owns Organized by Olive. Olive will

be presenting “Rx for an Organized Life: Daily doses of Encouragement”.

Too much stuff and too little time? Discover simple daily actions that bring

you more time, more energy, and more peace of mind. Limit: 100 members

Springmeade Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, April 11 at Noon

Robin Shafer from Springmeade will bring chicken, potatoes, and cole slaw

from Tipp City Foodtown. Tom Nichols, the Dayton Dragons TV and Radio

Broadcaster will be here. Tom Nichols will discuss the history of the Dragons

and the keys to their success as they extend their record for consecutive sold-out

dates through the 2017 season. He will also explain the Dragons relationship with

the Cincinnati Reds and describe a day in the life of a Minor League Baseball

player. Tom is in his 10th season with the Dragons and his 30th year as a

broadcaster in the minor leagues. Limit: 75 members

Cypress Pointe Lunch & Learn on Friday, April 14 at Noon

Poetry Potts will be bringing lunch from the kitchen at Cypress Pointe.

Tim Pritchard, the Sustainability Education Coordinator for Five Rivers Metro-

Parks will be here to present “Green Cleaning”. Cleaning agents and processes

impact the environment and human health. Green cleaning means using biode-

gradable, non-toxic agents, choosing strategies that minimize resource use In this

presentation, Tim Pritchard will describe simple ways to reduce environmental

impact, help protect your quality of life, and save money. Limit: 50 members.

Brookhaven Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, April 18 at Noon

Tresa Arnold will have the caterers from Brookberry, Brookhaven’s

restaurant, bring food. Al Tuttle, a local beekeeper, will be here to talk

about how everyone can help the declining bee population that affects all of

us. Vandalia recently joined Bee City USA. Al will show a short video that

explains what a Bee City is. If the weather is acceptable, Mr. Tuttle will also

be bringing a live enclosed observation hive with him. Limit: 100 members

Let’s Eat Out!

Sign up to eat out on Tuesday, April 18, at 5:00 p.m. Please meet at the

restaurant. Check the bulletin board for the name of the restaurant.

Lunch Sign-Ups

The Lunch & Learns have been filling up to their limits quickly for several months. Often

there are people on a waiting list. If you are unable to come, please let the office know as soon as

possible so another member can attend.

FOOD

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Take a Trip to 10 Wilmington Place on Thursday, April 20

This trip is to watch the movie, On Golden Pond, in their movie theater

followed by lunch. Twenty people can sign up to ride their bus. Another five

people can sign up to drive there. The sign-up sheet will go up on Monday,

March 27. The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 17. This year I have been

asked to send the names of the people signed up to 10 Wilmington Place. The bus

will leave at 9:30 a.m. on April 20. The movie will begin about 10:15 a.m. Lunch

will be served around 11:45 a.m. You will return about 1:30 p.m.

Crossroads Investment Planning Lunch & Learn on Tues. April 25 at Noon

Brian Addis usually brings Lee’s chicken, biscuits, and some salads. His

topic will be “2017 Tax Day Has Passed, What Now?”

Horizon Home Healthcare Lunch & Learn on Friday, April 28 at Noon

Sheila Dixon from Horizon Home Healthcare will be providing lunch.

Laura McNeil, Horizon’s nurse practitioner will be speaking. Limit: 60 members

You Are Invited to the Vandalia-Butler High School on Thursday, April 27

Come enjoy dinner and attend the musical, The Addams Family, on

Thurs., April 27. The deadline for signing up is Mon., April 24. Park in

the main parking lot off Alkaline Springs and go through the front doors to

the school cafeteria. A lasagna dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m.

The Addams Family is every father’s nightmare. Wednesday

Addams has fallen in love with a smart man from a respectable family. Wednesday begs her

father not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before —

keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the family on the fateful

night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Sign Up to Try Golden Qi (Chair Chi)

Sue and Bill McCabe teach Tai Chi at the Huber Heights Senior Center.

They created Golden Qi that is practiced while sitting in a chair. Vevia and

Bruce Enix will be teaching the Golden Qi class at our center. Vevia and Bruce completed 20

hours of classroom instruction and practice teaching sessions last year on December 9. In these

sessions, they learned the Golden Qi short form, the Butterfly Fan Form, and the Qigong

Exercises for Fun and Health.

This FREE class can be taken by anyone. This is also a class that can also be attended by

those with balance issues and those using a cane or walker. This FREE class will be held every

Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Please be seated by 10:00 a.m. There is probably enough

room in the exercise room for 30 chairs. You will only need to sign up for the first session so we

have an idea how many people are coming. After that, just show up even if you didn’t come to

the first session! Come find out how you will use a fan to do some of the exercises!

NEW

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This and That

Vandalia Library: 496-8960

NEW BOOKS NEW MOVIES

Camino Island by John Grisham Assassin’s Creed

The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman Fences

The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz Lion Solo by Jill Mansell Live by Night Behind the Curtain by Beth Kery Doctor Strange

First Movie: Friday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. with snacks

By Chris Leydig from Genesis Troy Healthcare

The movie, Lion, is a true story about a five year

old Indian boy who gets lost on the streets of Calcutta.

He survives many challenges before being adopted by a

couple in Australia. Twenty-five years later, he sets out to

find his lost family. 1 hr. 58 min. PG-13 Drama

Second Movie: Friday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m.

By Kelly Lundqvist from Crossroads Rehab

The movie, Fences, is the story of a Pittsburgh sanitation worker who

once dreamed of a baseball career but he was too old when the major leagues

began admitting black players. His lost dream eats at him and causes him to

make a decision that threatens to tear his family apart. 2 hr. 19 min. PG-13 Drama

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME on June 23 at 7:00 p.m.

The Dayton Dragons have reserved seats for the Vandalia Senior Center in

three rows together in section 115 on the third base side. Come watch the Dragons

play the Lake County Captains. Pick up the order form on the white table in the

dining room. The tickets are $12. Pay by credit card, check, or money order only.

Put the order form and payment in an envelope marked with your name and phone

number. Place it in box #5 on the wall by the office. The deadline to order tickets

is Friday, May 19. You can pick up your tickets beginning Thursday, June 1.

Mark Your Calendar for Wednesday, May 24, to Celebrate Seniors Month

The Senior Day Carnival is on Wednesday, May 24, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at

the Vandalia Rec Center on Stonequarry Road, less than five minutes from the Senior

Center. When you come through the door, go to the main lobby to pick up a bag with

a few things inside. You will then be directed to the room where you will get an

envelope with something to take home. Then either head for the food or into the gym

for the carnival games. There will also be a new photo opportunity this year. The

sign-up sheet will be posted on Monday, April 3. I hope to see you there!!

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Bridge Hosts

Tuesday bridge at 10:00 is hosted by Nancy Omlor. 890-5431

Wednesday bridge at 12:30 is hosted by Bev Crooks. 236-6396

Thursday duplicate bridge at 12:30 is hosted by Jim Danks. 667-3780

Paper Making Class on April 19 at 12:30 p.m.

Leesa Haapapuro teaches art at Sinclair. She will be teaching the

suncatcher class on March 31. Leesa will return to show you how to

use plant fibers to create Japanese style paper suitable for making cards,

collage, mixed media or sculpture projects. Cleaning up last summer's

flower beds? Bring in dried leaves and grasses to incorporate with the

abaca and gampi fibers that artist Leesa Haapapuro will provide. Pay

$7 in class to Leesa.

Easter Card Iris Folding Class on Wed., April 12 at 1:00 p.m.

You can view these four Easter cards in the window of the

office. When you sign up, checkmark which color you want to

do. Pay $2 in class for the materials. The class is limited to 12

members. The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 10. Please

bring a pencil, scissors and Scotch tape. If you have a glue stick,

small scissors, or a tape runner, bring those also.

Spring Card Quilling Class on Thursday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m.

Sheryl Scott has created a beautiful card for you to make.

Even if you have not done quilling before, you can make this card.

Please bring scissors. If you already have quilling tools and tacky

glue, bring those also. Please pay $5 in class to Sheryl.

Sinclair Summer Program Guide: July 11 Lunch & Seminar at the Vandalia Senior Center

Amanda Curtain-Walker will be speaking about “Aging Well Through

Social Networking”. Lunch will be provided by Brookdale for 100 people.

You can only sign up for this event by registering with Sinclair at

512-2372. The program guide will be out in early April listing this seminar.

Sinclair Registration Days at the Vandalia Senior Center for Summer and Fall Classes

Anne Holaday will be registering members for both the exercise and painting classes for the

summer and the political science class in the fall. In the fall, the political science class will be

covering different events in American History.

Thurs., March 30th – 12:00-1:00 Wed., April 12

th – 10:00-12:00 Mon., April 17

th – 12:30-2:30

This and That

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Books N Stuff Group on Two Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

On April 4th, the group will review a fabulous book. The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. It's a story that takes place in 19th century Charleston.

It blends fact and fiction and tells the story of two sisters who devote their lives to

the abolition of slavery and to the women's rights movement in the 1800's. It

was such a well written book that is was so hard to stop reading. Then on April 18th, the group

will have "stuff." They discuss whatever they want. There is always a lot to learn.

Art Appreciation on Two Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Anyone can join the art appreciation group. This group is led by Charlene

Gratz. On April 11, the art appreciation group will meet at the Vandalia Senior

Center at 1:30 p.m. They will carpool to the Troy-Hayner Center to view the

watercolor show. The group will also discuss field trips planned for May. At the

April 24 meeting, the group will be talking about landscapes. Bring a picture of a

landscape that you love and share why you love it.

Electronic Help From the Vandalia Library

I just learned that both Rob and John have been transferred to other

positions at different locations in the library system. Also the library has changed

its policy regarding how much technology support they are able to give patrons.

For liability reasons, they can now only offer technology support with personal

electronic devices if it relates to a library service (such as ebooks).

Entrees for the Potluck Dinners

At the March 17 potluck, Mike Wells will be singing songs from the 50s, 60s,

and 70s. The April 7 potluck will be Italian night. Entrees will be penne with meat

sauce and spaghetti with marinara sauce (no meat) and breadsticks. On April 21,

the entrée will be ham. The Reader’s Theatre will also perform.

Calling All Knitters

The Super Sewers need your help making knitted wash cloths for the bazaar. The dish

towels have been taken. Come into the center to pick up the directions and the supplies.

Lifeline Screening Will Be Here Tuesday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

They will be doing ultrasound screenings to identify risk factors for Cardiovascular

disease including: Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease, a

Heart Rhythm Screening, and Osteoporosis. Register by calling 800-772-8260 or go online

TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community Circle”

discount and your preferred appointment!

Information

MON TUES WED THUR FRI

3 4 5 6 7

Exercise 10:30 Super Sewers 9:00 Exercise 10:30 Painting 12:00 Colored Pencils 9:30

Krafty Bloomers 11:30 Bridge 10:00 BP Check 11:30-12:45 Bridge 12:20 Mah Jong 9:30

Lunch 12:00 Golden Qi 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Pinochle 1:00 Strength training 10:30

Canasta 12:30 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Bridge 12:30 Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Scrabble 12:30

Political Science 1:00 Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Poker 1:00

Books & Stuff 1:30 Movie 1:00

Reader’s Theatre 1:30

POTLUCK 6:00 PM

10 11 12 13 14

Exercise 10:30 Bridge 10:00 Sinclair Registration Quilling 9:30 Colored Pencils 9:30

Krafty Bloomers 11:30 Golden Qi 10:00 10:00—12:00 Bingo 11:00 Mah Jong 9:30

Lunch 12:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Exercise 10:30 Painting 12:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00

Canasta 12:30 Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Lunch 12:00 Bridge 12:20 Scrabble 12:30

Political Science 1:00 Art Appreciation 1:30 Bridge 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00

500 1:00 Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Veteran Info 1:00-3:00

Iris Folding 1:00 LCR 1:30 (art room)

Up and Down the Reader’s Theatre 2:45

River 1:00

Reader’s Theatre 1:30

17 18 19 20 21 Exercise 10:30 Super Sewers 9:00 Exercise 10:30 10 Wilmington Place $2.50 breakfast 9:00

Krafty Bloomers 11:30 Bridge 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Movie & Lunch 9:30 Colored Pencils 9:30

Lunch 12:00 Golden Qi 10:00 Bridge 12:30 Painting 12:00 Mah Jong 9:30

Canasta 12:30 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Paper Creating 12:30 Bridge 12:20 Strength training 10:30 Sinclair Registration Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Reader’s Theatre 10:30 12:30—2:30 Reader’s Theatre Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Brush-Up Rehearsal

Political Science 1:00 Dress Rehearsal 1:30 Scrabble 12:30 Books & Stuff 1:30 Movie 1:00

Poker 1:00 POTLUCK 6:00 PM

Let’s Eat Out 5:00 With Reader’s Theatre

24 25 26 27 28

Exercise 10:30 Trip Check –In 9:00 Exercise 10:30 Earlink 10:30-12:30 Mah Jong 9:30

Krafty Bloomers 11:30 Bridge 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Painting 12:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00

Lunch 12:00 Golden Qi 10:00 Bridge 12:30 Bridge 12:20 Scrabble 12:30

Canasta 12:30 Breakfast Bingo 10:15 500 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00

Political Science 1:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Birthdays 1:00 Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00

Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Up and Down the Dinner & Musical at

Art Appreciation 1:30 River 1:00 VB High School 5:45

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Thank-You to Sam’s Club

We had some difficulty buying the ten card tables that the Senior Club

Committee wanted to purchase. Travis, the manager at Sam’s Club, helped to make

this purchase happen. They should be here at the beginning of April.

SPONSORS

April 4 Holly Dethardt from Stonespring will sponsor a Lunch & Learn.

April 6 Tambi Spirk and Keshia Mong will call bingo at 1:00 p.m.

April 7 Crossroads Rehab will have a strength training class at 10:30 a.m. Chris Leydig from

Genesis Troy Healthcare will bring popcorn for the movie.

April 11 Robin Shafer from Springmeade will sponsor a Lunch & Learn.

April 13 Poetry Potts from Cypress Pointe will call bingo at 11:45 a.m.

April 14 Poetry Potts from Cypress Pointe will sponsor a Lunch & Learn. Amber Holley will host

the LCR game at 1:30 p.m. in the art room.

April 18 Tresa Arnold from Brookhaven will sponsor a Lunch & Learn.

April 20 Sally Colllins from 10 Wilmington Place is sponsoring a trip to their facility.

April 21 Debra Burdick from Seniors Helping Seniors will make breakfast for a 9:00 a.m. meal.

Crossroads Rehab will have a strength training class at 10:30 a.m. Kelly Lundqvist from

Crossroads Rehab will bring popcorn for the movie.

April 25 April Zwick from Health South will have a breakfast bingo at 10:15 a.m. Brian Addis

from Crossroads Investment Planning will sponsor a Lunch & Learn.

April 26 Friendship Village will bring cakes to celebrate April birthdays.

April 28 Sheila Dixon from Horizon Home Healthcare will sponsor a Lunch & Learn.

Greetings from sunny Florida Friendly Reminders:

1 Final payments are to be in my possession by due date or sooner.

YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED AND NO REFUNDS ISSUED.

2. In the event you cancel your reservation, you must find a replacement to receive refund.

3. You must find your own travel companion or pay single supplement.

4. Please mark your calendar for trips you signed up for and date payments are due.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

4/01 - Final payment will be charged to your Credit Card for the Rhine River Cruise.

4/25 - Lunch & 50's & 60's Show at Der Dutchman, Plain City, Oh - check in 9:00 am

5/03 - The Lettermen - Villa Milano's, Columbus, Oh, Check in 10:00 am

5/4 - 9:30 am - Briefing for 3 Night Mystery Tour

5/8 - 5/11 - 3 Night Mystery Tour - Check in 7:30 am

6/7 - Mystery Tour - Check in 8:00 am

6/13 - Briefing for Mount Rushmore - 9:30 am

6/24 - 7/2 - Mount Rushmore & Black Hills - $795 pp 2 seats remaining - full payment due -

check in 7:30 am

7/06 - Ron Retzer & Friends - SOLD OUT! check in 9:00 am

7/10 - Moon River & Me - $89 pp - 4 seats remaining, check in 10:00 am

7/26 - 9:30 am - Briefing for Canadian Islands

8/4 - 8/12 - Canadian Islands - $969 pp - final due 5/10, 2 couples cancelled & 1 single lady

looking for room mate - refunds can only be issued if seats are filled.

8/16 - Mystery Tour - SOLD OUT! - check in 8:00 am

8/17 - 9:30 am - Briefing for 2 Night Mystery Tour

8/22 - 8/24 - 2 Night Mystery Tour - $329 pp - Final due 5/16 - 6 person cancelled - need to fill

space to get refunds - check in 7:30 am

9/12 - Texas Tenors - Villa Milanos, Columbus, Oh, SOLD OUT! - check in 10:00 am

9/13 - 9:30 a.m.— Myrtle Beach briefing

9/17 - 9/23 - Myrtle Beach & Charleston - $659 pp Final payment due 6/12 - 10 seats available,

check in 7:30 am

9/19 - Lunch & Show at Der Dutchman, Plain City, Oh, $69 pp - 15 seats available - please pass

the word, check in 9:00 am

9/27 - 9:30 am - Rhine River Cruise Briefing - Had one female cancel due to illness - need

replacement, please pass the word - call for details Liz Syska

120 W Van Lake Drive

10/3 - 10/15 - Rhine River Cruise Vandalia, Ohio 45377

11/10 - Tribute to our Veterans - SOLD OUT ! 937-260-0776

check in 9:00 am lizsyska0@gmail.com

Vandalia Senior Club 2017 Committee:

Chair Donna Shirley 898-3765 Co-Chair Iris Seibert 454-1583 Treasurer Pat Grimes 238-0527 Secretary Dottie Ganter 898-7286 Travel Liz Syska Director 260-0776 Catered Shirley Greene Dinners 585-415-3220 and Entertainment Kitchen Shirley Stipek 890-9616

VANDALIA SENIOR CENTER 21 Tionda Dr. South

Vandalia, OH 45377

http://vandaliaohio.org/recreation/senior-center/ OPEN: Monday through Friday 9 - 4 Coordinator: Toni Williams twilliams@vandaliaohio.org Phone: 937-898-1232 Fax: 937-665-0796

~~ MEMBERSHIP ~~ Age 55 or older Younger spouses

are welcome!

DATED MATERIAL: PLEASE DO NOT DELAY

Your annual membership fees helps offset some of the costs

of programming and support for the Senior Center.

The 2017 fees are:

Vandalia Resident: $15 single-$25 dual

Non Resident: $20 single-$35 dual

**A resident is defined as someone who pays

City of Vandalia property taxes.

Membership for anyone over 90 is free but

you must notify the office.