Fun Set To Music

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Senior Scope
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WINTER EDITION:
January, February, & March, 2012
Protecting, Strengthening, Enriching and
Empowering Older Adults
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Fun Set To Music
Learn to Square Dance at the Niles SCOPE Senior Center
The only requirement
to belong to the Niles
SCOPE Senior Center is
that you must have fun.
Square Dance caller,
Norm Flavell, makes sure
Tuesday mornings start
off that way each week.
Dancers gather around
9:30 a.m. every Tuesday
morning. Some are partners and some are singles.
Somehow there is always
a way to make a square
See “Fun Set To Music, Page 5)
INSIDE
From the
Publisher......................3
86 Year Old Says
“Keep moving!”
Center Schedules:
Warren.........................8
Niles............................8
Howland.....................8
Champion...................9
Cortland......................9
Lordstown...................9
Trips..............................5
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Howland SCOPE members at the October Dinner Dance at the
Center. Call the center for future dance dates.
Kathryn “Winnie”
Willaman of Lordstown
has a healthy exercise
regimen.
When she fell and
broke her wrist five years
ago, she wanted to say
“never again”.
She sought out various exercises to help her
strengthen her balance
and muscles. She’s not
afraid to attend at different locations to round out
her routine. On Monday,
See “Keep Moving, Page 2
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The Senior Scope
Publisher and Editor,
Janet Schweitzer, Executive Director
www.scopesenior.org
S.C.O.P.E., Inc. of Trumbull County
Protecting, Strengthening, Enriching and Empowering
Older Adults
SCOPE Locations
In Trumbull
County
2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Genevieve Bauman, President
Tom Carey, Esq.,Vice-President
Dallas Woodall, Esq., Secretary
Garland Bradshaw
Fremont Camerino
Barry Dunaway
Donald Emerson
Dr. Sandra Foster
Hon., Terry Ivanchak
Lillie Johnson
Patricia Latham
Jim McFarland
Mayor Curt Moll
Donald Moore
Michael Psznick
Lawrence Weeks
Mary Jane Wilson
Honorary:
Frank Bodor, Esq.
S.C.O.P.E., Inc. of Trumbull County is funded by:
Trumbull County Senior Services Levy • The United Way
of Trumbull County • District XI Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
Trumbull County Dept. of Human Services • City of Warren
City of Niles • Howland Township
CENTERS
Warren S.C.O.P.E.
220 West Market St.
Warren, OH 44481 • 330-399-8846
Niles S.C.O.P.E.
14 East State Street
Niles, OH 44446 • 330-544-3676
Howland S.C.O.P.E.
8273 High Street
Warren, OH 44484 • 330-609-7806
Lordstown S.C.O.P.E.
Gordon D. James Career Center
Lordstown, OH 44481 • 330-824-2173
Champion S.C.O.P.E.
4451 Mahoning Avenue
Champion, OH 44483 • 330-847-8179
Cortland S.C.O.P.E.
125 N. Bank Street
Cortland, OH 44410 • 330-637-3010
S.C.O.P.E. Harbor Adult Day Care
2627 Atlantic St. NE
Warren, Ohio 44483 • 330-399-4495
SATELLITE SITE
ST. PIUS 50+ Meets second Wed. of each month at
1:00 p.m. at the Social Hall
DEPARTMENTS
Social Services
Bob Wissinger, LSW & David Rauch, Rep. Payee
330-399-8846
Prescription Assistance For Seniors
Debbie Zador RN, Coordinator
330-399-8846
Home Health/Home Chore Services
Lisamarie Pietragallo, RN, Director
330-399-8846
Information & Referral and Food Pantry
Tracy Guy, Manager
330-399-8846
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Lordstown
WINTER, 2012
SCOPE Harbor
Adult Day Care
Center
• Assessment and care planning
• Senior exercise programs
• Two snacks and lunch
• Medical assistance
• Creative Arts
• Aroma and Music Therapy
• Podiatry Services
• Barber and Beauty Shop
• Door-to-door Transportation
• Community Activities and Day Trips.
2627 Atlantic St. NE
Warren, Ohio 44483
330-399-4495
Keep Moving
Continued from Page One
she attends cardio-exercise at Newton Falls
Community Center; on Tuesday, she exercises
with Silver Sneakers at the same location; on
Wednesday, she does chair yoga at Lordstown
SCOPE on Thursday, she does either line
dancing at Niles SCOPE or Silver Sneakers;
but Friday, is Bingo at Lordstown SCOPE.
On the week-end she and her newly retired
daughter do the “2 Mile Walk”
video at home with Leslie
Sansone.
She claims that even
though she fell down some
stairs, except for a few bruises,
she broke no bones because
she had improved her muscles
that protect the bones. Her
daughter, Karen, says keeping up with her mom is a good
way to keep the weight off that
might come with retirement.
We consider Winnie and
Karen “model seniors” who know how much
better life can be when you maintain a proper
balance and strength through exercise. “We
wish other people would join us indoors”, especially in the winter months when there is
little yard work to do.
Note all the possibilities that are offered
at the various SCOPE sites for building a better body and when exercise is done to music it
makes it fun, too.
HEAP Applications
Available at SCOPE
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is
a federally funded program administered by the
Ohio Department of Development’s Office of
Community Service (OCS). It is designed to help
eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of
home heating. If you are eligible for assistance, the
amount of your one-time HEAP benefit wilI depend
on federal funding levels, how many people live
with you, total household income, and the primary
fuel you use to heat your home. In most cases, the
one-time benefit will be a credit applied to your
energy bill by your utility company (or fuel vendor).
Eligibility Requirements:
Applications for the 2011-2012 Regular HEAP
program will be accepted through May 31, 2012.
The total household income of an applicant must
be at or below 200 percent of the Fiscal Year 2011
federal poverty guidelines listed below:
Size of Household
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Total Household Income
12 Months
up to $21,780.00
$29,420.00
$37,060.00
$44,700.00
$52,340.00
$59,980.00
$67,620.00
$75,260.00
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From
T H E
SCOPE, Inc. of
Trumbull County
Annual Dinner
Executive Director
Janet E. Schweitzer
The 92-year-old WWII survivor
quoted in the Plain Dealer about
his living through Dec. 7, 1941, the
bombing of Pearl Harbor, scoffed,
“ There’s no need to sit around
and talk about that. It’s old stuff.”
Of course following generations,
in an effort to remember historical events without losing insight,
make heroes of those who survived
great catastrophes. Recently, I
read a little quip, “I love history.
I’d be more interested in you if
you were dead.” Not necessarily
true, but the point is that history
does put great generalizations in
place.
Vice versa, some of the most
meaningful moments for us may be
to others pretty commonplace. All
of us in the humankind chain have
similar experiences and the most
meaningful events of our private
lives such as love and marriage,
childhood tonsillitis, the first day
of school, and funerals ring bells of
familiarity, but are commonplace,
and therefore not noteworthy to
the vast circles of acquaintances,
neighbors, and the family down
the street who doesn’t know your
name. Unless of course you are a
tracker of trends who loves to see
the humanness of the past among
those who lived a different life-
Generations
style with no conveniences such as
autos, running water, TV, radio,
telephones, internet, etc. etc. etc.
depending on the period. What
makes these different periods of
history interesting?
Recently I read an article in
the N YTimes 11/13/11 tracking
differences in the decades of the
young. This commentator, William
Deresiewicz, said the young (20
somethings) in the 50’s as the beatniks, sought individual expression,
loved jazz for its spontaneity, wrote
folk songs, camped out in those big
festivals, and sought to unify the
world against corruption, racism,
poor treatment of women, and war.
During the 60’s love to the hippies
was everything- the summer of
love, and of course “All You Need
is Love.” In the 70’s the young
were rebellious as they sought
peace, staging war protests, living
“freely” in communes without conventional responsibilities. In the
80’s the young began to withdraw
as the punks spoke about rage,
telling everyone to get angry and
then this slid into the 90’s Gen X,
a time of slackers, apathy, angst,
aimlessness, and pointlessness.
It was a time to tell the world
how rotten it all was. Now this
author says, we have entered the
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era of the hipsters who make way
for the next movement called the
“bobos” or the blend between the
commercial Bourgeoise blended
with bohemian ideals. The quest
for living the best of life means being commercially adept. Without
a doubt the Occupy Wall Street
effort was meant to point up the
need for jobs, and commercial
success because the generations
ahead of them seem to be protected
while the young are struggling.
The young today are coming to the
other side and the “new” rebellion
is success.
Where are you in these societal
trends? Maybe you don’t quite fit
into any of these general categories. You are an individual, part
of the great history of humanity,
but you don’t have to fit the mold
of the demographer, you can be
yourself. But at the end of the
day, we all need to understand
how society moves, and why those
neighbor’s teenagers are the way
they are. Who would have thought
this 90-degree turn would bring
the young to a desire to succeed.
Did you ever imagine that ?
Janet E. Schweitzer,
Executive Director
SCOPE, Inc. of Trumbull
County will be
celebrating its Golden
Anniversary at the
Annual Dinner.
The event will be held
Monday February 27,
2012 at 12 p.m.
50 Years
of service to
Trumbull
County
Your food and gifts for the
Christmas Basket
Program helped
make 100 senior
citizens’ holidays a
little brighter.
Thanks to everyone who donated
at the centers and to all the packers
and people who donated their
time to deliver the baskets. Your
love and generosity is very much
appreciated.
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AARP Sets Free Income Tax
Sites at SCOPE Centers and
Other Sites in Trumbull
County
Bristol Public Library
1855 Greenville Road
Bristolville, OH 44402
330-889-3651
Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Girard Multigenerational Center
443 Trumbull Ave.
Girard, OH 44420
330-545-5350
Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Hubbard Public Library
436 W. Liberty St.
Hubbard, OH 44425
330-534-3512
Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
**Niles SCOPE Senior Center
14 E. State St.
Niles, OH 44446
330-544-3676
Tue 12 p.m.-3 p.m. and
Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
**Warren SCOPE Senior Center
220 W.Market St.
Warren, OH 44481
330-399-8846
Monday through Friday
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Liberty Public Library
415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd.
Youngstown, OH44505
330-759-2589
Friday 9 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Lake Vista Retirement Community
303 N. Mecca St.
Cortland, OH 44410
330-984-0071
Tuesday 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
**Lordstown SCOPE Senior Center
1776 Salt-Springs Rd.
Warren, OH 44481
330-824-2173
Monday10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Newton Falls Community Center
52 E Quarry Street
Newton Falls, OH
44444
330-872-5261
Thursday 9:00-1:00
Otterbein United Methodist Church
1128 State Rd. West
Warren, OH 44481
330-847-7072
Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Johnston Senior Center
5922 Warren Road
Cortland, OH 44410
330-984-0071
Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Howland
8957 E. Market St.
Warren, OH 44484
330-856-5612
Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Important Documents To Start Gathering
Now and Bring With You To The Tax Site
After you've located an AARP Tax-Aide site and scheduled an appointment, you will need to bring the following documents with you:
• Copy of previous year tax return. If necessary, contact the IRS for
a copy of last year's return.
• W-2 forms from each employer
• All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-misc., etc.) showing
interest and/or dividends as well as documentation showing the
original purchase price of your sold assets
• If you were paid Social Security benefits, bring your SSA-1099
• If you received a pension or annuity, bring your 1099R
• All forms indicating federal income tax paid
• If applicable, unemployment compensation statements
• Child care provider information (name, employer ID, SSN)
• If itemizing deductions, bring all receipts or canceled checks for
items such as medical expenses, taxes paid, mortgage interest paid,
and charitable contributions
• Social Security numbers for all dependents
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SCOPE TRIPS /ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, January 5, 2012
TNT Dress Rehearsal
“Come Blow Your Horn”
Free - Show time: 7 p.m.
ALL SCOPE MEMBERS
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Howland Township Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOWLAND SCOPE – 330-609-7806
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
“Aesops Fables”
‘Aesop’s Fables’ is performed by
adults and is entertaining for
all ages. The play is directed by
Marlene Menaldi Strollo and features
seasoned community theatre
performers, Terry Shears, Grace
Vouvalis and JoAnne Santagata.
Move Over Broadway Productions
has provided quality live-theatre
entertainment, to the community,
for the past 17 years
Luncheon and Play
$1 - Must Pre-Register
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
Friday, January 27, 2012
Chili Cook Off
Everyone brings a pot of chili
Entry fee $5 - beverages provided
Lordstown Fire Dept. will judge
entries
LORDSTOWN SCOPE - 330-824-2173
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Howland Township Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOWLAND SCOPE – 330-609-7806
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Leap Year Dance (evening)
Call for more information
LORDSTOWN SCOPE - 330-824-2173
Thursday, March 8, 2012
TNT Dress Rehearsal
“The Altos”,
(Like ‘The Sopranos’ Only Lower’)
Free - Show time: 7 p.m.
ALL SCOPE MEMBERS
Tuesday, March, 13, 2012
Mountaineer – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Howland Township Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOWLAND SCOPE
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Lunch and Learn - $1
Topic: Ireland
Entertainment by the “Slightly Irish
Singers”
Must Pre-register
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
Fun Set to Music, continued
Continued From Page One
(8 people) or two. Then the fun
begins. The dancers twirl around
the room listening to Norm’s calls
and responding accordingly. The
style of dance is called Western
Square Dance.
Norm has been calling Square
Dancing for over 15 years and also
calls Traditional Square Dance.
Experienced or beginners can
join the group at any time. The
“class” last for two hours, from
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Even more fun than the dance
is the chance to reconnect to
friends every week. The cost is
$3 and for those who want to stay,
lunch (including an entree, salad
and dessert, is served after the
program for $3.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Rivers Casino – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Thursday, May 22, 2012
Presque Isle Casino – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Monday, June 11, 2012
Wheeling Downs – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE – 330-544-3676
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Meadows Casino Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Cleveland’s Horseshoe Casino
Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Rivers Casino – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Wheeling Downs – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Mountaineer – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE - – 330-544-3676
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Mountaineer – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE - – 330-544-3676
Payment for all Casino trips must
be made at the Niles S.C.O.P.E.
Senior Center. Payment must be
made for all reservations 10 days
before departure or your seat is
forfeited.
The Niles SCOPE Happy Tappers sold raffle tickets to benefit the Donna Crean Annual
Charity event. They will be performing in the event which will be held January 28th
at 6 p.m., ($5 donation) at Packard Music Hall. All money generated by the show is
donated to local deserving families in need of funds to pay for medical bills. Ticket sales
from the basket raffle generated over $150. The winners were drawn at the annual
Christmas VIP Party at the Niles SCOPE Senior Center, Wednesday, December 21, 2012.
The tappers meet every Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. and Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Niles SCOPE
Senior Center. Anyone can join. The fee is $1. left to right: Barb Freeman, Pat Poling,
Ruth DeLallo, Donna Crean, instructor, Mary Riggers, Norma Sauceman, Vera Milijons,
Peggy Peters, Nancy Bowker and Eric Crean, instructor.
SCOPE is on Facebook with lots of news and information
pertaining to senior citizens. Go to http://www.
scopetrumbull.org which is our website and click on
the Facebook
icon. That will take you directly to our
Facebook page. You can read all the posts, etc; however, to
interact, you will need to set up your own Facebook account. Just follow the instructions
on the right hand side of the page where is says “Sign Up”. However, it is not necessary
to sign up if you just want to read the posts on the SCOPE Facebook account.
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Free Luncheon and Concert Held at Niles SCOPE
Senior Center for all SCOPE members
The Paul Rossi Band played the second free concert of the year for the members of SCOPE, Inc. of Trumbull County on Thursday,
November 3, 2012 at the Member Appreciation Luncheon held at the Niles SCOPE Senior Center. Paul leads both the Warren
Concert Band and the Youngstown Symphonic Band, holding free concerts in various communities in the area. Paul, 86, served
in World War II and earned a bachelor’s degree in music at Westminster College and a masters degree at Kent State University.
Approximately 15 band members played for the enjoyment of the SCOPE members.
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pre-need plan to a different funeral
home? Call us for details
Bryan L. Borowski, Director
962 North Road NE • Warren, Ohio
New Seminar
Series At
Warren SCOPE,
“Good To Go”
The Warren SCOPE Senior Center, 220 W. Market Street, is sponsoring a
weekly series of programs
focused on making good decisions for the rest of your life.
This series begins at 10:30
a.m. on Wednesday, January
18, 2012 . A complimentary
lunch will be served. Attendance reservations (330-3736213) must be made by the
Friday before the program.
The first session on
Wednesday, January 18,
centers on making emotional
decisions about such things
as scams, purchasing items
from home shopping channels
as well as online promotions
and signing up for free trips/
prizes. Judy Peyko LSW
will be the main speaker.
The second program
on Wednesday, January 25
will focus on health/home
issues. Lisamarie Pietragallo RN will lead this session. (Reservations must be
made by Friday, January 20).
Weekly topics include
budgeting and financial issues, scams, making provisions for how you want to be
cared for when you are unable
to make your own decisions,
choices in lifestyles and housing, wills and trusts, and reverse mortgage pros and cons.
Mark your calendars for
10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 18, 25, and February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.
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New Chair Tap Dancing Class At
Warren SCOPE Senior Center
Ray Novotny, Niles SCOPE Center Co-Manager presents the quilt to Betty Rose at the
Thanksgiving VIP party at the center.
And The Winner Is . . . . . .
After month’s of selling raffle tickets, the drawing for the quilt was
finally held at the Thanksgiving VIP, November 16, 2012 at the Niles
SCOPE Senior Center. Ray Novotny, center co-manager presented
the quilt to Betty Rose who had the winning ticket. A special thanks
to MaryAnn Giannetti for all the time spent selling the tickets, and
of course to all the quilters who worked so long and lovingly on the
quilt. The proceeds from the raffle were used to purchase a sewing
machine for the quilting group and the balance of nearly $200 is being used to present “Aesops Fables”, a play highlighting the stories
of Greek storyteller, Aesop. The play will be held, Tuesday, January
24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.at the Niles SCOPE Senior Center. Lunch will
be served at 12:00 noon. The cost is $1.00 for SCOPE members and
pre-registration is required by calling the center at 330-544-3676; or,
sign up in person at the front desk.
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Section 8 Housing Vouchers Welcomed
The Warren Center is offering a chair tap dance class on Fridays
from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. beginning January 6, 2012. Miss Sue (Susanne
Zahnow-Elia) will be leading this half-hour class that is open to all—
she wants the men to know that
they are welcome to attend!
This class is great for those
who are beginner tappers as
well as for those who just want
some good exercise and to enjoy
themselves. This is a slowerpaced class that will incorporate
basic techniques. It is easy on the
knees as well as good for balance
and coordination.
Either tap shoes or leathersoled shoes are required—no tennis shoes!!!!! The cost for each class
is $1.
Miss Sue also reminds all the “Frolics” dance performers that this
class would be a great review class.
For more information, call the Warren Center at 330-399-8846.
Thank You To Everyone Who
Attended and Performed at
the “Frosty Frolics” Family
Christmas Show at Packard
Music Hall. A special thanks
to Pamela Plesea, Director.
Plan on joining us next year
for this wonderful family
fundriasing event.
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CENTER SCHEDULES
Warren
SCOPE
220 W. Market
Warren, OH
330-399-8846
Monday
9:30 ....................Line Dancing
11:30...........Arthritis Exercise
11:30........................Lunch Site
1:00 .........................500 Cards
Tuesday
9:30.........Art Class (Portraits)
11:30........................Lunch Site
4:30 ............................R.R. Club
6:30..................................Bridge
7:00................S.Foster Chorus
Wednesday
The Niles SCOPE Senior Center will host a performance of “Move
Over Broadway Production’s”, Aesop’s Fables, Tuesday, January 24,
2012 at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. The cost of the
program is $1 for SCOPE members. What are Aesop’s Fables, you ask?
They are a collection of stories credited to a story-teller, Aesop, who
lived in ancient Greece during the 5th century BCE. These stories
contain sharp insights, gentle humor and lessons in life - morals.
The fables remain a popular choice for moral education of children
today.
10:00........Chair Tai Chi
11:30...................Lunch Site
Thursday
9:30..................................Bridge
9:30................................... Poker
10:30..........Arthritis Exercise
11:30.................Lunch Site
12:30 .............................Bingo
Friday
10:00........Chair Tap Dancing
11:30.............Lunch Site
12:30.....................500 Cards
Several members of the Howland SCOPE Crochet Class enjoyed a day
at the September Farmers’ Market in Howland. They displayed their
creations of hats for children and adults, afghans of various sizes,
baby blankets, dishcloths, crocheted napkin rings and butterfly pins.
All proceeds from the day’s sales will be used to fund the group’s
ongoing projects, that of crocheting hats for cancer patients and
afghans for nursing home residents. The Farmer’s Market is held
every 3rd Saturday of the month at the Howland SCOPE Senior Center
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
**NEW**Coming
January 11
Tai Chi $5
Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Sign Up At Front Desk
Euchre Players & Pool
Players Wanted!
Call Marge at
330-373-6213
WINTER, 2012
Niles
SCOPE
14 E. State Street
Niles, OH
330-544-3676
Monday
10:00 ................................Bridge
11:00............Arthritis Exercise
1:00.....................................Cards
1:00................................Quilting
4:00 -8:00..Cards & games $2
5:00........ ”Weigh Inn” Weight
Loss Support
Howland
SCOPE
8273 High Street
Warren, OH
330-609-7806
Monday
9:00....................Pinochle Club
12:30...................................Yoga
1:45.................................Zumba
7:00................Computer Club
1st & 3rd Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
12:30.......................,,Book Club
9:30. ...............Square Dancing
3rd Tuesday of the Month
11:30...................................Lunch
starts September
11:45.................Happy Tappers
12:30.........................Bingo
1:00.................500 Tournament
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Tues.) 3:00-6:00 ...Cornhole League
Pre-registration required
2:30....................Blood Pressure
Checks (1st & 3rd Tues.)
2 : 3 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pi n o c h l e
Wednesday
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Tues.)
9:00............Ohio Star Quilters
(1st & 3rd & 4th Wed. of the
Wednesday
Month)
10:00........................Chair YOGA
11:30...................................Lunch 10:00......................Bridge Club
1:00........................Red Hatters
11:30........VIP Lunch 3rd Wed.
(1st Wednesday of the
1:00 ....................Bingo & Cards
Month)
6:30-9:00 pm....Line Dancing
Thursday
Gloria Stone
9:30.......................Line Dancing
Includes Beginners
11:30...................................Lunch
12:30........Game Day - Euchre,
Thursday
Board Games, Wii Bowling
1:00..............Pinochle & Bridge 9:30................Computer Class
1:00-5:00.......Red Cross Blood 10:00.....Needle & String Arts
Drive-3rd Thurs. 12:30......................Red Hatters
Friday
9:30 ..................Happy Tappers
10:00..Art & Craft & Jewelry Class
11:00.............Arthritis Exercise
11:30 .................................Lunch
12:00..............Corn Hole or Wii
1:00.....................Mixed Chorus,
Every 2nd Friday, Choir Sings
At Briarfield At The Ridge
And at Ashley Circle every
other 3rd Friday of the month
Call About Computer Classes
(1st Thursday)
2:00.............Investment Club
(Meets @ Panera
2nd Thursday)
2:00.......Line Dance w/ Gloria
5:00..........................Card Night
Friday
9:00.................Pinochle/Cards
11:30.......................Line Dance
with Norm (Beginners)
CENTER SCHEDULES
WINTER, 2012
Lordstown
SCOPE
Champion
SCOPE
Cortland
SCOPE
125 N. Bank Street
Open from
10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
330-637-3010
Gordon James Building
Open from
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
330-824-2173
4451 Mahoning Ave.
Open from
10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
330-847-8179
Monday
Monday
Monday
10:30..............Full Breakfast $5
Includes scrambled eggs,
bacon, French toast, biscuits
w/sausage gravy, fruit cup
juice, coffee, tea and hot
chocolate.
11:15...............................Speaker
11:45..Women’s Pool Lessons
12:30...................Drawing Class
10:30..............Gardening Club
11:00...................Line Dancing
1:15..............Arthritis Exercise
2:00.....................Woodcarving
4:00....................Billiards Team
10 :00-2:00.......................Crafts
of your choice, play cards or
do puzzles
10:00-12:00.........Organ Music
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
Tuesday
10:00-2:30..............Free Bridge
Lessons & Candles with Lydia
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
Wednesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
10:30.......Book Club 1st Tues.
11:30........................Chair Yoga
1:00......................Birding Class
2:00..................Crochet Class
9:00 ..Cards or Games
11:00..................................Lunch
12:30..............Arthritic Exercise
10:00-12:00.......Organ Music
10:30 -12:00..............Free Wood
Carving with Frank
10:00-Noon......3rd Wed. Free
Glucose, Cholestrol. and Blood
Pressure checks by Brenda
Cook, Humility of Mary
1:00 .....................Free Exercise
with Roseanna
Wednesday
Wednesday
9:00-2:00...........................Cards
11:00...........................Lunch
12:00..............................Bingo
$.25 per card - “Split the Pot”
final game
11:00.....................Line Dancing
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.......Open Cards
10:30................................Bridge
12:00...........Arthritis Exercise
Thursday
9:00.............Cards or games
11:00.............................Lunch
12:30........Arthritic Exercise
1 0 : 0 0 . . . . ..Cand le M a k in g
10:00............Bridge With Lydia
Puzzles, Cards & Sewing
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
7:00........FREE Bridge Lessons
Friday
First Friday: Birthdays of the
Month
10:00-2:00...Wii Bowling Tournaments (sitting or standing)
11:00...................................Bingo
Bridge, puzzles or crafts
Lunch served daily
for $3.00
Thursday
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Thursday
Ruthie, Evie, June and Leva work at making jewelry for the craft show
at the Champion SCOPE Senior Center.
Bingo at the Warren SCOPE Senior Center every Thursday from 12:30
p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
10:00..........................Open Art
10:00.......Beginners Drawing
2:00......................Pool Lessons
Friday
10:00...........Tai Chi with Del
Piper $5
11:00..............................Lunch
12:30...........Painting, Crafts,
Uno, Open Activities of
your choice
Organ Music with James
Clime & Group Singing
4th Monday Morning at
10 a.m.
Friday
10:00..........Art Group
10:00................Cards
10:30...Omelet In A Bag
1st Friday
12:00......Beginning Spanish
Birthday Pot Luck, Call For Info.
Open recreation: Darts, Pool,
and Corn Hole When Not In
Conflict With Other Activities
Costume winners at Niles SCOPE Senior Center Halloween Party. Left
to right: Nancy Dillon, 3rd Prize; Mickey VanKell, 1st Prize; and Rita
Massaro, 2nd Prize.
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Rachael Wummer, Consumer Education Specialist from the State Of Ohio Attorney
General’s office recently spoke a the Tuesday Lunch & Learn held at the Niles SCOPE
Senior Center. The topic was Elder Fraud and Scams. Examples of scams were presented
and a questions and answer period followed the presentation.
Skip Jordan on left and Scott Trask on right laid a new floor in the meeting room that hosts
the Warren Center’s computer class. Thanks, guys, for your great workmanship!
Weigh-Inns
Weight Loss Support Group
Meets Every Monday at the Niles S.C.O.P.E..
Weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. with a
meeting from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Seniors give thanks at the Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner was held November 17th at
the Howland SCOPE Senior Center. A delicious turkey dinner was prepared by Virginia
Manley, Pauline Swisher, and Polly Martin.
Spring Begins
March 20th
Roberts-Clark
Chapel
180 Garfield Dr. N. E.
Warren, Ohio 44483
(330) 392-2559
Niles
Chapel
415 Robbins Avenue
Niles, Ohio 44446
(330) 652-2314
Shafer-Winans
Chapel
Madasz
Chapel
164 N. High Street
Cortland, Ohio 44410
(330) 637-4986
6923 Warren-Sharon Road
Brookfield, Ohio 44403
(330) 448-6969
On October 4th family, friends, residents,
staff and students from McGuffey
elementary school celebrated Gertrude
Burson’s 100th birthday party at Imperial
Skilled Care Center.
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Santa Claus paid a surprise visit at the Niles SCOPE Senior Center during the Membership
Appreciation Banquet. Over 120 people attended the free event.
Recycling was the topic at the Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, November 22nd at the Niles
SCOPE Senior Center. Shown above from l. to r., Mary Riggers; presenter, Holly Carine,
Educational Specialist for the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management; and Li
Ching Linkous. Free bird feeder kits were handed out to all participants. Lunch &
Learn presentations will be held throughout the year. Check the events schedule to
find one that interests you.
Participating in Christmas carols at the Warren SCOPE Senior Center are (from left to
right): Ralph Pollard, Alvina Williams, Ann and Ken Edenfield, and Esther Lego.
Warner
House
Apartments
Designed
For Elderly/Disabled
IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE
If you enjoy your independence,
but no longer want the responsibility of
caring for your own home,
Warner House is the place for you.
Pay 30% of your income for rent and it includes utilities.
(330) 394-4321
TDD 1-800-545-1833, Ext. 224
182 High St., Warren, OH 44481
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Special Events Scheduled at SCOPE Senior Centers
A SCOPE Membership Is Valid At All SCOPE Centers - Programs Are Open To All Members - Call To Sign Up For The Class That Interests You
Friday, January 6, 2012
Chair Tap Dance Starts
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $1 (see page 7 for more
information)
WARREN SCOPE – 330-399-8846
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Howland Township Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOWLAND SCOPE – 330-609-7806
January 9, 11, &13, 2012 – (Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday)
Free “Connect Ohio” Computer Classes
9:30-11:30 a.m. – Must pre-register
NILES SCOPE – 330-544-3676
Wednesday, January 15, 2012
VIP Birthday Party - 11:30 a.m.
Spaghetti & Meatballs - $5
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
Monday, January 16, 2012
ALL SCOPE CENTERS CLOSED
Martin Luther King Day
Wednesday, January 18, 2012“
Good To Go” Lecture Series - -10:30 a.m.
Judy Peyko, LSW, speaker.
Topic “Emotional Decisions” regarding
purchases, scams, etc.
WARREN SCOPE 330-399-8846
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Friendly Squares Dance - 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Call Gene Hammond 330-534-4426 for
further information
NILES SCOPE – 330-544-3676
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Lunch & Learn
Move Over Broadway Productions
presents “Aesops Fables” – Sponsored by
the Niles Quilting Group
Lunch 12 Noon – Show 1 p.m. – Cost: $1
per person. Must pre-register
NILES SCOPE– 330-544-3676
Wednesday, January 25, 2012“
Good To Go” Lecture Series - -10:30 a.m.
Lisamarie Pietragallo, RN,
will lead this session
Topic “Home/Health”
WARREN SCOPE 330-399-8846
Friday, January 27, 2012
Chili Cook Off
Everyone brings a pot of chili
Entry fee $5 - beverages provided
Lordstown Fire Dept. will judge entries
LORDSTOWN SCOPE - 330-824-2173
February 1, 2012
‘Good To Go” Lecture Series
WARREN SCOPE - 330-399-8846
Friday, February 3, 2012
Free AARP Tax Preparation Starts
See page 4 for full schedule
NILES SCOPE – 330-544-3676
Monday, February 6, 2012
Free AARP Tax Preparation Starts
See page 4 for full schedule
LORDSTOWN SCOPE – 330-824-2173
Monday, February 6, 2012
Free AARP Tax Preparation Starts
See page 4 for full schedule
WARREN SCOPE – 330-399-8846
February 6, 8,10, 2011 – (Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday)
Free “Connect Ohio” Computer Classes
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Must pre-register
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
‘Good To Go” Lecture Series
WARREN SCOPE - 330-399-8846
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
VIP Birthday Party - $5
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
February 15, 2012
‘Good To Go” Lecture Series
WARREN SCOPE - 330-399-8846
Imperial Skilled Care Center
Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center For Short and Long Term Needs
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Howland Township Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOWLAND SCOPE – 330-609-7806
Monday, February 20, 2012
ALL SCOPE CENTERS CLOSED
President’s Day
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
‘Good To Go” Lecture Series
WARREN SCOPE - 330-399-8846
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Lunch & Learn - $1- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Protecting Your Wealth
Jon Cleary, Cleary Financial and
Morgan Stanley Financial Group
Must Pre-register
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Leap Year Dance - evening
Call for more information
LORDSTOWN SCOPE - 330-824-2173
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
‘Good To Go” Lecture Series
WARREN SCOPE - 330-399-8846
March 5, 7, 9, 2012 – (Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday)
Free “Connect Ohio” Computer Classes
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Must pre-register
NILES SCOPE – 330-544-3676
Tuesday, March, 13, 2012
Mountaineer – Leave 8:30 a.m.
NILES SCOPE -– 330-544-3676
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Howland Township Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOWLAND SCOPE
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
VIP Birthday Party/ St. Pat’s Party - $5
Wear Green and get a free bingo card.
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Lunch and Learn - $1
Topic: Ireland
Entertainment by the “Slightly Irish
Singers”
Must Pre-register
NILES SCOPE - 330-544-3676
Cardiac Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Wound Care, Trach Care,
Activity Programs, Social Services, Hospice, Optometry, Dental
and Audiology Services.
Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care.
We Accept Private Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.
We accept admissions 24/7
For tours and information contact us at
4121 Tod Ave NW, Warren, OH 44485
330-898-4033
Stop In For A Tour . . . We Are Conveniently Located Near The Route 5 Bypass.
Chair Tai Chi Starts January 11, 2012
from 10 -10:45 a.m. at the Warren
SCOPE Senior Center. It will be held on
Wednesdays and the cost will be $5.
Call Marge at 330-399-8846 for more
information.
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F. O. P. of Howland Honors
Seniors with a Free Dinner
Members of the Howland SCOPE Senior Center were recently given a free dinner
prepared and served annually for over 10 years by the F.O.P. of Howland. The dinner
was catered by Leo’s Ristorante. Thank you F.O.P.
Anna Keck, Home Instead, was the guest caller at Bingo at the Niles SCOPE Senior
Center, Wednesday, November 28, 2011. Home Instead provided the prize money
for the day. Bingo is held every Wednesday at the Niles center from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cards are 25 cents each. A guest caller is usually on hand each week. Deanna from
Windsor House is the caller for the first week of the month; Caroline from Imperial
Skilled Care covers the 2nd Wednesday; Megan from Autumn Hill Rehabilitation covers
the 3rd Wednesday as well as Kristy from Autumn Hills Assisted Living; and Kris from
Shepherd of the Valley calls Bingo the 4th Wednesday of the month. The Niles SCOPE
is very appreciative of their volunteering and donations.
2581 North Road, N.E.,
Warren, OH 44483
330-372-5800
FAX: 330-372-5841
Twenty-five members from the Champion SCOPE Senior Center attended the Senior
Citizen of Champion Luncheon.
FOO
T CARE
FOOT
Sponsors of
The Arthritis Exercise Program
Care-Free
SENIOR LIVING
James J. LaPolla, Jr., DPM
Physician and Surgeon of the Foot and Ankle
856-4444
8588 E. Market Street
Warren, Ohio 44484
ACCEPTS MEDICARE ASSIGNMENTS
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Girard, Hubbard,
Masury,
Niles and Warren
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
•Maintenance-free living;
•24-hour maintenance response
•Active tenant association
•Planned social activities
•Closed circuit video
•Emergency pull cord system
•Complete accessibility
Call 330-369-4985 for
more information and
application schedule
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SCOPE, Inc. of Trumbull County honored all volunteers at a Thank You Luncheon held
Tuesday, November 1, 2012 at the Warren SCOPE Senior Center. Entertainment was
provided by Tony DeFoor who sang a Christmas song for the group; and there was a
surprise visit from Santa. Janet Schweitzer, Executive Director, and Juanita James thanked
all in attendance for their many hours of service, explaining that SCOPE would never be
able to continue the high quality of service without their contributions on a daily basis
at all of the SCOPE centers. The luncheon was prepared by the Warren SCOPE Center and
tickets were drawn for prizes. The flowers were donated by Adgate Garden Center.
Practice Makes Perfect! The Niles SCOPE Happy Tappers practice at the center every
Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. and Friday at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $1. Join anytime. Free “Catch-Up”
workshops are held every Friday at 2:30 p.m.
Windsor House
Skilled Nursing • Alzheimer’s Care
Assisted Living • Rehabilitation
Home Health Care
Now Offering Home Health Care
In addition to providing skilled nursing and assisted living communities across the
Mahoning Valley, Windsor House is now providing home health services.
Home Health by Windsor believes in the importance of helping people to live
independent and dignified lives. Each patient receives a unique, individually-tailored plan of care
and set of goals, based on their specific nursing or therapy needs.
homehealthbywindsor.com
330.545.1550
windsorhouseinc.com
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Don Gaul, above, plays Bingo at Warren SCOPE, Niles SCOPE and Howland SCOPE.
SCOPE Bingo Schedule
Warren SCOPE Senior Center (in photo above) - Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Champion SCOPE Senior Center - Wednesdays at 12 p.m.
Howland SCOPE Senior Center - Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Niles SCOPE Senior Center - Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Casey attempts to put the ball in the pocket at the Champion SCOPE Senior Center.
Women’s pool lessons are held Monday at the center. Checkout the schedule on page
9. Open pool is available when not in conflict with other programs.
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Alice Chips recently spoke at the Champion SCOPE. Alice, a retired librarian, spoke to
the group about all the books that are currently banned from library shelves. Among
those she listed are Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Ulysses , The Sun Also Rises and Lady Chatterly’s
Lover. We have a whole list if anyone is interested. The Harry Potter series has been
banned in New Mexico and challenged in 19 other states.
Velma Bowman, pianist, leads the caroling at the Warren SCOPE Senior Center.
Members, below, join in. Left to right: Ralph Pollard, Alvina Williams, Ann & Ken
Edenfield, and Esther Lego.
Nora’s Place
Dementia Care for Women
Nora’s Place has expanded!
SCOPE, Inc.
of Trumbull County
Home Care Services
Home Health Aides
Homemaker Services
Chore Services
Independent Living
Assistance
Discounts for SCOPE Members
330-399-8846
Let us take care of someone you love who is suffering from
dementia. Visit today for more information about our services.
Briarfield at The Ridge
3379 Main Street
Mineral Ridge, Ohio 44440
330-652-9901