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E Newsletter 10.12.pub
Newsletter Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow. James 1:17 Autumn, Queen of Year Hello Elderlife, by Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr. Changes, changes. Something with which we need to When the pumpkins are so yellow And the vines with grapes abound, be comfortable because changes frequently happen When the melons are so mellow around us. We are into the change of season when And the nuts fall to the ground; trees put on their colorful garb and prepare to rest and When persimmons lose their bitters, regenerate over the winter. In contrast, And the apples are so red; Elderlife has returned to its normal busy schedule of When we love to eat corn fritters Since the roasting ears have fled; events. The Federated Church has hired Shane Wrench to replace the When vacation days are over recently retired Larry Trace. And...we now have a new Elderlife CoordiAnd the children go to school, nator who began Sept. 10. Read on to learn about Dolly Herschel. They no longer play in clover, Then, continue reading to learn about the interesting events planned But much learn "Arithmos-rule," for Elderlife and sign up for some of the events so you can meet Dolly. When weird Hallowe'en's most naughty elves I look forward to seeing you at future Elderlife events. Enjoy the beauty With gnomes and sprites appear, of the season! Don Hoke, Chair While fat Thanksgiving fills the shelves Elderlife Committee 'Tis AUTUMN, QUEEN OF YEAR. Meet our New Elderlife Coordinator, Dolly Herschel Hi! I am very excited to be the Elderlife Coordinator! I have met with my Elderlife Committee and am so impressed by how much we do. Don Hoke is already an inspiration for me and is enlightening me with all his wisdom. Kathie Biggin has practically introduced me to everyone already! I have been welcomed with open arms. It will be a pleasure to work with all these fun and good-hearted people! Originally from Zanesville, I live in Solon with my husband of almost 24 years, Tom. We have two lovely daughters; Emily, who lives and works in Washington, D.C., and Sarah, a sophomore at Ohio University. I love to play tennis, go to garage sales, and go out to lunch. The last three years I have been a Companion Care Provider with Senior Helpers. It really opened my eyes as to how important being social and active is for every generation. That said, check out all the wonderful activities and get involved! There is something for everyone. So come join the fun, meet new friends, and catch up with old ones. Also, please find me and introduce yourself because I want to get to know each and every one of you! The Western Reserve Theater Organ Society and The Singers’ Club of Cleveland Saturday, October 20th from 6:30 – 10:30 pm This ‘one night only ‘evening performance features the beautifully restored 1924 “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ, a live men’s chorus, duets, organ solos, and a hilarious Silent Film, “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” with Buster Keaton. The concert features Clark Wilson and The Singers Club of Cleveland. It is held at the Performing Arts Center at the Masonic Auditorium. DATE AND TIME: Oct. 20 –Van leaves at 6:30 pm from Family Life Center RESERVATIONS: Payment by Oct. 10 COST: $12 THERE IS NO MEAL ON THIS TRIP 2 October 2012 XÄwxÜÄ|yx Newsletter Health & Wellness Initiative Come one, Come any and all, by Duncan E. McVean, B.S., R.Ph. Artists known and unknown. M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D Health & Wellness Initiative Chair Approximately one-fourth of the U.S. adult population experiences clinical symptoms of The Metabolic Syndrome, with a prevalence of more than 40 percent among persons greater than 60 years of age. Persons with MetS have a two- to three-fold increased risk for Coronary Heart Disease (the leading cause of premature death in the United States accounting for one of every five deaths from all causes each year); a similar risk for future ischemic stroke; and a much greater risk for developing future Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. There is no diagnostic test for MetS. To diagnose the Syndrome, the clinician must rely on clinical observation and a high “index of suspicion.” Unfortunately by the time signs are detected, the damage often has been done. The Metabolic Syndrome is defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III to be present in a patient with at least three of the following Risk Factors: • Abdominal obesity (waist circumference ) in men of greater than 40 inches and in women of greater than 35 inches. • Triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL • Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) of less than 40 mg/dL in men and less than 50 mg/dL in women. • Blood Pressure of greater than 130/85 mmHg • Fasting glucose of greater than 110 mg/dL Remember, any clinical diagnosis is in the province of your physician. The Elderlife Committee invites you to put your creative juices to work to design new “Care Cards.” The Committee will choose a few spiritually inspired designs to be reproduced on note cards. The cards offer comfort and healing, get well wishes and thoughts of “thinking of you.” Artists of all ages can use their favorite medium. If you are interested in designing some cards, please let Karen Perry know by emailing her at [email protected] or by calling her at 440.247.5513. The deadline for submitting designs is the end of January. Designs will be reviewed by the Elderlife Committee. WANTED: BRIDGE PLAYERS Get Your Elderlife Cookbook NOW Federated’s Elderlife Bridge Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Bell St, Lounge for a friendly game of contract-style bridge (not duplicate). We are expanding our group by three or four tables and we welcome you to join us. We are a friendly group who play seriously with fellowship and fun as our prime motivation. Impromptu, unsolicited individual “bridge lessons” are frowned upon, so you are assured a comfortable and enjoyable afternoon of bridge. Call Carol Willems at 440.708.2499 to join our group. You do not need to be a member of Federated Church to participate. Couples are welcome. We ask that you sign up at the church’s reception desk at 440.247.6490 by 3:30 pm Friday for the following Tuesday’s session. This cookbook is certain to become a treasured keepsake and 2012 Elderlife Cookbook it’s only $15! Pick up several for those hard-to-find holiday gifts. Stop by Fellowship Hall after worship and pickup this hardcover, spiral-bound book full of wonderful recipes. If you are unable to get your cookbook after church, contact Kathie Biggin at 440.543.9817 to make arrangements for pickup or pick one up in the church office during the week. All proceeds will go to the purchase of a new Elderlife van! Scrumptious Hough Bakery Chocolate Fall Pops Ohio City Power is once again offering homemade Hough Bakery Chocolate Pops. The cost is $1.50. Each pop sold earns a friend at St. Paul’s UCC Church $.75. Elderlife members donate their time to make the yummy treats, which are sold in Fellowship Hall after both worship services. Contact Lisa Braun, Executive Director, with any questions or to place an order at 440.289.1657 or by email at [email protected]. The Federated Church 440.247.6490 3 Federated Forum Monday, October 8 Gather at 1:30 pm for refreshments Program at 2 pm - Bell St, Fellowship Hall The Underground Railroad After visiting the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, Carol Grubb couldn’t believe the stories involving the treatment of slaves both before and during the Civil War. She just had to learn more about the Underground Railroad (URR) and now she will share all she has These are some samples of Underground Railroad quilt blocks. learned with you! Abolitionists, both men and women, devised codes used by the URR in verbal and written messages as well as quilt blocks. The stories about the URR; their ‘conductors,’ their ‘passengers,’ their ‘station masters,’ and their ‘safe houses’ and the help provided by hundreds of courageous supporters are fascinating. In addition, Anne Masters will tell stories of “Poor Bleeding Heart” and “Henry ‘Box’ Brown” - both will tug at your heart strings. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an informative and interesting afternoon. Elderlife Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 25 Doors open at the Family Life Center at noon Lunch served at 12:30 pm Spinach Lasagna, Salad, Garlic bread, Jell-o and cookies Carol Starre-Kmiecik will portray “Molly Brown” in her Holden Arboretum Tour Thursday, October 4 11 am to 3 pm (Weather Permitting) We will be touring the Holden Arboretum aboard trams with guides, who will narrate our tour through the arboretum, and perhaps learn about trees under threat. Carol Starr-Kmiecik has been performing on stage for We will have a box lunch at the pavilion in the picnic area. We will be split into two groups, and touring and more than 35 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Theatre Arts from Baldwin-Wallace Col- eating at different times, half touring first and half eatlege and studied Improvisational Threatre at Chicago’s ing lunch first. Second City for two years. She has appeared in more Van leaves at 11:15 am from the Family Life Center than 60 plays, several films, television shows and com- RSVP’s and payment by Sept.25.th mercials. She tells the life stories of courageous COST: $18 Limit: 30 participants women that overcame such obstacles as poverty, Box Lunch from “Kater to You” will include wraps, fruit, abuse, prejudice, and widowhood to make significant chips, and a cookie. Beverages include pop and water. contributions to our country. one-women show Servers Needed for Elderlife Luncheons COST: $10. Please register by calling the church at 440.247.6490 (mentioning van needs at this time) by Volunteer servers are needed from 11 am to 2 pm for Wednesday, Oct. 17th. After that date, names will go the monthly Elderlife Luncheons which occur the on a waiting list. Hamlet residents, please let Hamlet fourth Thursday of each month, except November know if you want to ride the Hamlet Van to this event. and December. Lunch is provided. Please contact If you need to cancel, do so by Oct. 17th. The expecDeb Kaminsky at 440.785.8578 tation is that you will pay for the meal if you register or at [email protected] if interested in helping. and do not cancel by the 17th. 4 October 2012 XÄwxÜÄ|yx Newsletter Campbell’s Sweets and West Side Market Noon – 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 17, 2012 We will have lunch at the West Side Market Café, where we will order off a short menu, which will include a choice of soup, chili, or side salad, then choice of Grilled Cheese, Tuna Melt, Cheeseburger, or Quesadilla with chicken or veggies. Fries, beverage, and dessert are included. We will then split into two groups. Group 1 will tour the West Side Market for an hour, while the other group will tour Campbell’s Sweets. Then the two groups will switch. Campbell’s Sweets Factory Tour is located about a block from the West Side Market. Our tour there will include a brief history of the business, popcorn and why it pops, a demonstration of making popcorn and caramel corn balls, and an opportunity to ‘dip your own’ popcorn ball in chocolate. You will also have time to shop there with your $5 voucher. The West Side Market is home to more than 100 vendors of great ethnic diversity. You can find not only fine meats and fresh vegetables, but also fresh seafood, baked goods, dairy and cheese products, and even fresh flowers. There are also booths that sell ready-to-eat foods, herbs, candy and nuts. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, Oct. 17 Van leaves at 12:15 pm from Family Life Center RESERVATIONS: Payment by Oct. 10 COST: $24 Limit: 30 participants RESTAURANT: West Side Market Café New to the newsletter is recognition of those Elderlife members who have recently passed away. A farewell to friends, may God welcome them with open arms. August: Tim Martien, Chuck Pollard and Rex Taylor September: Mack Bell and Sally Banham A Delightful Day in Aish Country Shopping, Lunch and Theater in Sugarcreek Ohio Thursday, Nov. 1st from 10 am - 7 pm This is a long trip – about 1½ hr travel. Van leaves at 10 am from the Family Life Center COST: $50 RSVP’s and payment by Oct. 1st. Lunch: Dutch Valley Restaurant Limit: 30 participants We will arrive at Dutch Valley Complex in time to do a little shopping at the gift shop, bakery, and the market prior to lunch. For those of you not interested in shopping, there are wonderful rockers located throughout the area. We’ll then have a typical Amish lunch at the Dutch Valley Restaurant, in-cluding beverages and dessert. We will head across the parking lot to the theater to see The Confession, a musical based upon novels written by Beverly Lewis, who USA Today hails as the ‘queen of the genre’ when it comes to Amish love stories. The storyline comes from the books, The Shunning, The Confession, and The Reckoning. At the center of the musical is Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who is caught in the middle of secrets and scandal, love lost and love found, and personal heartache and healing. With the laughter that ensues when a New York actress tries to play a “Plain” woman and the emotion that is inevitable when lies are uncovered and truth is revealed, audiences will enjoy a roller coaster of highs and lows. Mix that with soaring melodies, inspiring lyrics, and glorious orchestrations and the time will fly by. Come see what happens when the plain life, the not-so-plain life, and the downright extravagant life all meet together. There will be a snack on the way home. The Federated Church 440.247.6490 5 Ongoing Elderlife Offerings . . . “Spirit Walk & Roll” - Monday thru Friday 8 am to 9 am at the Family Life Center. 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! Good Grief with Dick & Jane - The 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at 7 pm at Bell St, Lounge. This is an on-going support group, for any and all widowed persons. There is no cost. Dick Ziegler and Jane Badal facilitate these confidential meetings. Simple Sewing Makes a Precious Gift-The second Monday of each month at 10 am in 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 sewing consists of simply closing a seam. The fellowship often includes some yummy treats. All is done knowing the pillows give honor and glory to God as they bring comfort to ones whom we shall never meet. All are welcome. Elderlife Bridge - The 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 1 to 3:30 pm at Bell St, Lounge. Players must sign up by 3:30 pm the Friday before! Call 440.247.6490 if interested. Sign ups after that time will be put on a sub list. Remember to cancel if you find you’re not able to attend. Only 28 players can be seated at seven tables. This group is coordinated by Carol Willems. This group for widowed women will meet at Bravo! on Chagrin Blvd in Woodmere Oct. 10th at 6 pm. Contact Jenny Evans at 440.247.7101 or [email protected]) by Tuesday, Oct.9th. Tell Jenny if you’ll need a ride when making reservations. 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! Wednesday, October 31st @ 5 pm “Same Boat” friends is a social group for widowed men. We leave Bell St and head to Aladdin’s Eatery in Bainbridge for dinner. Call Herb Lawyer, 440.247.7915 by Tuesday, October 30th to join the crew. All are welcome. Fridays, October 5th and 19th - Bowling 2-4 pm at Freeway Lanes in Solon Call 440.247.6490, to sign up!! Tai Chi - the Movement of Life. Mondays at Bell St, 10 to 11 am 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 $100 single or $170 couple or walk in and pay $15/session. For information regarding the instructor, Ed Niam, go to www.taichicleveland.com. 6 October 2012 XÄwxÜÄ|yx Newsletter October 2012 Sun Mon Tue 1 2 Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 5 6 8:00-9:00am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C 1-3:30pm Elderlife Bridge - 11 am Trip to the Holden Arboretum Lounge 7 Communion 9 am - Worship & KidzChurch, Bell Street 10 am -Adult Spiritual Programs, Lounge 11 am - Worship & KidzChurch, Bell Street 14 9 am Worship & Church School, Bell Street 10 am -Adult Spiritual Programs, Lounge 11 am Worship & Church School, Bell Street 21 9 am Worship & Church School, Bell Street 10 am -Adult Spiritual Programs, Lounge 11 am Worship & Church School, Bell Street 28 8 9 10 10-11:30 am Tai Chi Class, Lounge 1:30 -3:30pm Federated Forum, Fellowship Hall 3pm Elderlife Mtg, Conference Rm 7-8:30pm ‘Good Grief’-Lounge 15 11 2 pm Elders go Bowling in Solon 12 13 19 20 8:00-9:00am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C DEADLINE for November Elderlife Newsletter 6 pm ‘Same Boat Girlfriends’ meet for dinner at Bravo! 16 17 18 8:00-9:00am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C 10-11:30 am Tai Chi Class, Lounge 1:30 -3:30pm Federated Forum, Fellowship Hall 3pm Elderlife Mtg, Conference Rm 7-8:30pm ‘Good Grief’-Lounge 22 1-3:30 pm Elderlife Bridge, Lounge 23 Noon - 4:30 pm Trip to Campbell’s Sweets and West Side Market 8 am 2 pm Prepare Elderlife News- Elders go Bowling letter for mailing, in Solon Lounge 24 25 26 6:30 - 10:30 pm Trip to The Western Reserve Theater Organ Society and The Singers’ Club of Cleveland 27 8:00-9:00 am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C Noon to 2 pm Elderlife Luncheon, Family Life Center 10-11:30 am Tai Chi Class, Fellowship Hall 7-8:30pm ‘Good Grief’, Lounge 29 9 am Worship & Church School, 10-11:30 am Tai Chi Class, Bell Street 10 am -Adult Fellowship Hall Spiritual Programs, Lounge 11 am Worship & Church School, Bell Street The Federated Church 440.247.6490 30 31 8:00-9:00 am—Spirit Walk n’ Roll — F L C 5 pm ‘Same Boat Friends’ leave for Dinner from Bell St 7 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 99 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-0060 ‘A Mission in our Midst’ The Federated Church 76 Bell Street-P O Box 60 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 440-247-6490 www.fedchurch.org Elderlife Mission Statement Elderlife 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. ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Tom Davis 2 Eleanor Takacs 17 Katherine Sprute 3 Ann Bullen 17 Arlene Abbott 5 Eve Henderson 18 Lou Parr 5 Bob Parker 18 Bruce Bartter 8 Carol Renner 18 Irene Noda 9 Ed Pierson 20 Jane Davis 9 Steve Morris 20 Karen Nadeau 10 Herk Exline 20 Helen Edwards 12 Debbie Vasey 21 Sandy Wilsman 12 Amanda Morris 22 Robert Hemstreet 13 Mary Hobbs 23 BJ Kotapish 13 Dave Watterson 23 Jean Campbell 13 Lisa Braun 24 JoAnn Price 13 Marian Beutell 27 Elizabeth Listerman 13 Shirley Schuster 28 Bettie Perry 15 Bill Lineweaver 30 Rosemary Moroney 16 Lindy Bryson 31
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