E Newsletter - 11-November

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Yellow! I mean Hello! As you can see we went back to our yellow paper for our newsletter. You can really see the print much
more clearly and it is a very cheery color.
First, I would like to thank all of you who donated baked goods for primetime’s Feeding the Flock!
We had so much left over that the extra goodies were used for the Shrimp Boil that night. That
was a wonderful feast and I have never eaten so many shrimp in one sitting. It was great!
October’s Federated Forum was a hoot! Ok, so that was one animal he didn’t bring, but Jungle
Terry had us laughing the whole time. Or, was it the nursery school kids? I have forgotten just how
funny they can be. As Bill Mason said, “The reactions from the kids were priceless!”
Fun was certainly to be had when we took a trip to the Wine Spot and Edwin’s Restaurant. The
Wine Spot is one of our favorite places to go and John and Marilee Biel’s son-in-law and daughter
own it. Our wine tasting was very tasty and we all left with big smiles on our faces!
In October, we went to Beck’s Center for the Arts to see Spitfire Grill and wow, could that cast sing! Later in the month,
we went to the Chagrin Documentary Film Fest to see the Ohio Shorts Programs. One of these programs, “The Mural,”
was created by our own Pastor Mark Simone and custodian Brent Simon. Along with the people on our trip, it was nice to
see the church staff and members who were also there to support Mark and Brent. Good job guys! In November, we are
only offering one trip because Claudia O’Brien and I will be in South Africa on our mission trip!
Jane Badal and Dick Ziegler have been doing their mission work with Good Grief with Dick and Jane for over 10 years.
Due to health reasons, they are no longer going to continue their wonderful work. They have helped so many people
deal with the death of a spouse. They are two remarkably understanding, comforting and patient people. Thank you for
all the time, effort and love you have put into this program.
Another lovely person is Kathy Kinley, let’s all wish her a happy 90th birthday!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving,
Dolly Herschel
Veteran’s Day Concert—November 11 at 8:00 pm
Federated Church, 76 Bell St, Chagrin Falls
Located in this historic Sanctuary in downtown Chagrin Falls, this 80
minute concert brings together music from 1915 to today in a moving
tribute to the sacrifice by those who defend the right of freedom,
including those who served in the Great War, WWII, Korea, Vietnam,
the Persian Gulf, and those still serving today. The concert features
Kaleidosong, a dynamic octet of professional singers, jazz combo, and
readings woven together in an evening of nostalgia, community, and
reflection on our shared experiences for the good of it all.
For more information or to purchase tickets,
visit www.fedchurch.org/veterans
or call 440.247.6490.
Profits to benefit Family Support division of the
Wounded Warrior Project.
$15—general admission.
$12—seniors, veterans,
current military
personnel & families.
Free for students (bring
your grandchildren!)
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Health & Wellness Initiative
by Duncan E. McVean, B.S., R.Ph. M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D
Health & Wellness Initiative Chair
The role of fats in our diet—particularly saturated fats—has stirred up controversial headlines. While
the media message has been confusing, research on fats and how they affect risk of coronary heart disease
(CHD) is clear and consistent. Replacing saturated fat (found in butter, red meat) with polyunsaturated fat
(found in nuts, vegetable oils) is associated with a lower risk of CHD.
Studies that included more than 310,000 participants found that individuals who traded 5 percent of
the calories they consumed from saturated fat sources for sources of linoleic acid, a main type of
polyunsaturated fat, lowered their risk of CHD by 9 percent. This same group lowered their risk of death
from CHD by 13 percent.
One of the reasons this swap from saturated fat to polyunsaturated fat lowers CHD risk has to do with
blood cholesterol. Polyunsaturated fats decrease “bad” LDL cholesterol. An
increase in “bad” LDL cholesterol may hasten plaque buildup in
arterial walls, resulting in CHD.
Since all fats are not created equal, it makes a difference
which type is consumed. To achieve a lower risk of CHD, the
“swap” component is crucial—such as replacing butter or lard
with vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, canola oil, and corn oil.
The Federated Church 440.247.6490
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Federated Forum
primetime@fed Luncheon
Monday November 9
1:30 pm Refreshments; 2 pm Program
“Misfortune on Cleveland’s
Millionaire’s Row” - Alan Dutka
Thursday, November 19 12:30 pm
At the Family Life Center
Alan Dutka is a popular speaker at
historical societies, libraries, and
community centers. He has
appeared on the Feagler & Friends,
Applause and Seven Minutes with
Russ Mitchell television programs,
along with radio programs including Dee Perry’s
Around Noon and Jacqueline Gerber’s morning
program.
Since his retirement from a business career, Alan has
published five Cleveland history books. Among them
is “Misfortune on Cleveland’s Millionaire’s Row.”
Menu: Turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, roll,
cranberry relish, slice of pumpkin roll
Entertainment by: Summit Chordsmen
Barbershop Quartet. The entertainment is
sponsored by The Weils. Amy Simon, Manager of
Community Relations and Admissions Services will
be available to answer any questions.
Bill Halter, Mike Halter, Jim Heaton and Mike Sitter
are members of the Akron Chapter of the
In the Gilded Age, extreme wealth could buy a
Barbershop Harmony Society. They formed the
mansion on Euclid Avenue. But the elegant facades
Summit Chordsmen Quartet in 2007 for the fun of
offered no immunity from unsavory business
singing chords together, and to share their
dealings, shameful behavior, bad marriages and
harmony with audiences in Northeast Ohio. They
terrible tragedies. Based on this new book, Alan will
all love to entertain with good old songs in the
present four tales of life on Euclid Avenue that offer a barbershop style.
startling perspective on Cleveland's super-rich.
Reservations due by Friday, November 13.
Holiday Mystery Trip
Wednesday, December 2 — 10:30 am.
It’s beginning to look a lot like… a
mystery trip! What better way to get
in the holiday spirit. This mystery trip
promises to be full of surprises to
bring out the child in all of us as we
celebrate the magic of the season.
Where: It’s a mystery
Time: Meet at the FLC for 10:30 am departure.
Back at 4:30 pm.
Reservations: Payment by November 25, 2015
Cost: $32 includes lunch and more
Restaurant: ???
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group –
4th Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Bell Street, Lounge
Federated is hosting this monthly meeting which is
sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The group
is designed to provide emotional, educational and
social support for caregivers of persons with
Alzheimer’s. They encourage caregivers to maintain
their own personal, physical and emotional health, as
well as optimally care for the person with dementia.
Drop in or call 1.800.272.3900 for more information.
Save the Date - Upcoming Trips:
12/09/15—Cleveland Museum of Art
01/13/16—Chagrin Historical Society
Watch for more information and sign-up
details in upcoming newsletters!
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Attention Knitters & Crocheters
Sit & Stitch is looking for you! If you want to be
kept in stitches… with some fellow stitchers… and
be in great fellowship while making shawls for
those who need some comfort and prayers,
Thursdays at 9:30 am at the Family Life Center is
the place to be. We have some patterns, or you
can use your own. We also have a “yarn stash” for
you to use. We would love for you to join us.
If anyone would like to
donate yarn to this great
cause, please contact
Lynne Kessell at
440.247.5544 or leave the
yarn behind the angel
desk with “Sit & Stitch”
marked on it.
Tai Chi Institute USA
Student of the Month—Ricki Bunkin
I am honored to be included in the society
of student of the month for the Tai Chi institute. I
have been practicing with Sifu Edward Niam for
three years, during which time I have acquired a
great appreciation of breath, strength, and focus.
I am not a stranger to mind body work, in fact, I am a
certified Pilates teacher. I work at a massotherapy
studio and teach theraputic Pilates. It was while
working with one of my older clients who felt
unstable that I discovered Tai chi for seniors at the
Federated Church in Chagrin Falls. My plan was to
bring my client to class for her
benefit, and to discover what was
the magic of Tai Chi. My client
never made it, but I was
intrigued. Why were my legs and
hips tired? My shoulders felt great.
After all, I was exercising all the
time. Tai chi was different, I felt
stronger but more graceful.
The practice of Tai Chi, my weekly yoga, and daily
Pilates will enable me to continue riding my horses,
skiing, and walking my two dogs. I will be celebrating
my 71st birthday in two months and I want to
continue with all the activities I love.
The Federated Church 440.247.6490
Do They Know?
Some years ago, my wife
Ginny and I spent some time in
France, and while there visited
the battlefields, beaches and
our National Cemetery at
Normandy. Among the nearly
10,000 graves are those of
many of my friends: friends I
trained with, flew missions
with, and friends who died
while doing their duty flying as
American air crews.
As Ginny and I stood on the beach trying to prepare
ourselves for our walk among the crosses, I felt as
though I wanted to say something to those who lie there.
I couldn’t. My emotions just wouldn’t let my voice work.
Later, on the flight home, I wrote down, in the form of a
poem, my thoughts as we stood on the beach and
walked among the crosses. Let me share it with you.
“Do They Know?”
By Harry Guinther
I stand mesmerized by the white sand beach
Now gently caressed by tranquil summer waves of blue
Showing no longer any tint of red, though I know it once
Ran crimson with life’s blood shed too soon.
As I turn from the sea of blue toward the sea of crosses
I wonder, “Do they know?”
The silence seems crushing on my soul.
I tread softly through the rows of pure white crosses.
I try to float for I cannot bear the thought that I might
Crush the emerald grass of this hallowed soil,
Soil in whose protecting solitude they now rest.
And I wonder, “Do they know?”
I long to ask them, but no sound comes forth.
As I stare at each white marker and read their names
Suddenly I seem to know them all.
I anguish at their young ages and ponder
How they must be missed by family and friends
and… me.
And I wonder, “Do they know?
Do they know our awe, our respect, our devotion?
Our reverence, our esteem, our sadness?
Do they know their sacrifice was not in vain?
Do they know that we have told our children?
Do they know they are not forgotten,
that we do remember?
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Ongoing primetime@fed Offerings . . .
Spirit Walk & Roll—Monday through Friday, 8-9 am at the FLC
Come when you can and leave when you must. Walk at you own pace. Bring a buddy if you wish. Warm
inside in the winter; cool inside in the summer!
Pillows for Hospice—2nd Monday, 10 am at Bell St. Fellowship Hall
This group of women gather for chatting, laughing, coffee, oh and yes, very basic sewing for
a very worthy cause. They create pillows that patients at Hospice of the Western Reserve use
as they journey through the final season of life. The little neck pillows are used for comfort.
For hygienic reasons, they are discarded after use so there is always a need for more. The
fellowship often includes some yummy treats. All are welcome.
primetime Bridge—1st and 3rd Tuesday, 1-3:30 pm at Bell St. Lounge
Players must sign up by 3:30 pm the Friday before! Sign ups after that time will be put on a sub
list. Remember to call ASAP if you find you can no longer attend. Only 28 players can be seated
at seven tables. If interested please call Harriett Rogers at 440.247.5845 or Coline Kiehne at
440.248.8199.
‘Same Boat’ Girlfriends—Thursday November 12
This group for widowed women will gather at Peppermint Thai (Lander Circle) on November 12 at
6 pm. Contact Jenny Evans at 440.247.7101 or [email protected] by November 11 to RSVP.
Also, please tell Jenny if you’ll need a ride. Note: if leaving a message or sending an email, be
sure to include your phone number so Jenny can contact you with any last minute updates.
Hope you can join us!
‘Same Boat’ Friends—Wednesday December 2
“Same Boat” friends is a social group for widowed men. We will meet at 5:15pm at
Burntwood in Chagrin Falls for dinner on December 2. Call Dick Ziegler at 440.247.3586 by the
Monday before the outing to join the crew. All are welcome.
Bowling—1st and 3rd Friday, 2-4 pm at Freeway Lanes in Solon
Call 440.247.6490 to sign up!
Tai Chi—The Movement of Life—Mondays, 10-11 am at Bell St. Lounge
The Tai Chi program at Federated is unique in that it has been designed for practitioners
over 55 years of age. While participating, the practitioner is engaged in the mental and
physical discipline required. Balance is improved and muscles are strengthened. Join at
any time. Sign up for an 8-week session for $120 single or $200 couple. For information
regarding the instructor, Ed Niam, go to www.taichicleveland.com.
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November 2015
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Communion
All Saints Day
9 am
Family Worship,
Bell St
11 am
Family Worship,
Bell St
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Thu
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Sat
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8-9 am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C
10-11 am
Tai Chi Class,
Lounge
1-3:30 pm
primetime Bridge,
Lounge
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11:15 am
primetime Trip to
Dunham Tavern—
meet at FLC
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2-4 pm
primetimers go
bowling in Solon
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INSPIRE Worship
Service &
Potliuck, Bell St.
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8-9 am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C
9 am
Family Worship,
Bell St
11 am
Worship, Bell St
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10 am– Pillows for
Hospice, Fellowship
Hall
10-11 am– Tai Chi
Class, Lounge
1:30-3 pm– Federated
Forum, Fellowship
Hall
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6:00 pm
Same Boat
Girlfriends,
Peppermint Thai
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8-9 am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C
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Family Worship,
Bell St
11 am
Worship, Bell St
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10-11 am
Tai Chi Class,
Lounge
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8-9 am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C
9 am
Family Worship,
Bell St
11 am
Worship, Bell St
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11:30 am-12:30 pm 2-4 pm
BP Screening,
primetimers go
FLC
bowling in Solon
12:30-2 pm
primetime Luncheon,
FLC
1-3:30 pm
primetime Bridge,
Lounge
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Church Buildings Closed for the Holiday
10-11 am
Tai Chi Class,
Lounge
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8-9 am—Spirit Walk
n’ Roll — F L C
9 am
Family Worship,
Bell St
11 am
Worship, Bell St
10-11 am
Tai Chi Class,
Lounge
The Federated Church 440.247.6490
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Statement
Primetime is a church based program directed
toward senior citizens in Federated Church and the
wider community. It provides programs for spiritual
growth, service to others and education which are
especially relevant to the age group. It responds to
the needs of all participants including those with
decreasing physical capabilities. The program
provides opportunities for social involvement and
gives people a sense of community and support
which is so vital to the elder population.
November Birthdays
Jim Pivarski Jr.
Carol Laird
Sharon Munson
Jerry Janosek
Saundra Evans
Joe Groeger
Janet Fitch
Rita Owen
Judy Maloni
Al Sell
Kathy Kinley
Linda Zelazny
Florence Blanock
Carol Poe
Dona Sutherin
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Judy Kramer
Don Wakeman
Herb Harris
Byron Lutman
Marian Horvath
Mimi Bathgate
Alice Jacob
Ralph Lindeman
Mark Shaffer
Goldie Waxman
Joy Haddix
Donald Sheer
Elinor Harris
Carole Wakeman
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