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AUGUST 2014
AGING MASTERY PROGRAM
We are living longer. Are we living better?
Mondays from 9:00-10:30 AM
Starting Monday, September 8.
Do you have
little to no
experience
with computers?
Healthy Eating
Sleeping Well
Physical Activity
Falls Prevention
Are you interested in
learning more about how
Future Planning
the iPad works?
Preventative Benefits
Medication Management
Call the office to schedule your
Communicating with Doctors
30 minute FREE consultation to try out
Small Steps,
Lifelong Rewards!
Registration required!
Spaces are limited!
Call 533-2002 or email
the iPad. Trainers are on hand to help
you learn the basics, find your way around
this exciting technology and troubleshoot
with you! Have some coffee and swipe away!
[email protected]
Brought to Mohler Center
through a generous
grant from The
National Council
On Aging (NCOA).
Appointments on Thursdays 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Call the office to schedule your free consultation.
This is a great chance to try out the technology before
the holiday buying season (hint hint)
Sip & Swipe
—iPad Cafe—
Training on tablets for those with
little to no computer experience!
From the Director's Desk
Hope you are all enjoying our sun filled
summer here in Hershey. I know we were all
dreaming of these days when it is 5 degrees
with a wind chill in the negatives. Here’s
hoping the rest of summer is as bright!
Spirit of America
Free Concert at Giant Center
Friday, September 26 at
10:30 AM
Presented on behalf of the United States
Army, this performance will show the history
of the nation come to life through historical
reenactments, musical entertainment, and
precision military drill.
2014 continues to be a busy year here at
Mohler Center. With half the year gone let’s
take a look at our attendance numbers.
Top 10 attended programs:
Weekly Program
2014 Average
Attendance
10
Zumba Gold
10
9
Pinochle
12
8
Yoga
13
7
Silver Sneakers
15
6
Intermediate Bridge
16
5
Tap Dance
17
4
Strengthening with Sara
18
3
Tai Chi
19
2
Exercise
23
1
Line Dancing
27
Average Daily
Attendance 2014
95
Historical accounts, taken directly from
soldiers letter and diaries, provide the story
line for this powerful drama, designed to
entertain while presenting the history and
development of the U.S. Army from its origins
through the wars, conflicts and missions that
have molded the Army and the nation.
Tickets are FREE but you MUST pre-register.
The seating is open so it is important that we
get there early to get seats. Tickets available
on a first come first served basis. The Mohler
Center will provide transportation to the Giant
Center from our center for those interested.
The Hershey Trolley will pick up at the Mohler
Center at 9:15 AM. Call the office to reserve
your space today.
Thanks to all your members for swiping their
membership cards each visit. We use these
statistics as we search for grants, including
the two grants we received for our iPad
training and Aging Mastery Program
highlighted on the front page. Keep up the
good work and see you at the Mohler Center!
Mohler Center Singers?
We are considering forming a relaxed
singing group. If interested, call (533-2002)
or email [email protected]
so we can gauge interest for the fall.
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Wednesday, August 20—Book Club—1:00
PM. This month, the book club will read
and discuss “Standing in the Rainbow” by
Fannie Flag. Set from post WWII to present
in Missouri in the midst of the mostly joyous
transition from war to peace and aiming
toward a dizzying bright future.
Coming Events
Friday, August 1—Oldies Dance—5:00—
9:00 PM. Come out of the heat and enjoy
time with friends, listening to the golden
oldies and (if you like) dancing the night
away. Doors open at 5:00 PM and dinner is
available for purchase including meatball
sandwiches, hot dogs, root beer floats,
desserts, and more. DJ Tony Bennett spins
the hits. Don’t miss the fun! Cost is $5.00,
register today at the office or buy your ticket
at the door.
Thursday, August 21—Medicare 101—
9:00 AM. Have questions about Medicare?
Join representatives from Dauphin County
Area Agency on Aging’s APPRISE for information about Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D,
Medicare vs. Advantage Plans and Medicare
Supplements. Contact Shannon at 717-7806130 extension 6147 for questions.
Monday, August 4—Cookie Bake Day at
Mohler Center—9:00 AM—3:00 PM.
We will be handing out home made cookies
at the National Night Out in Hershey so we
need volunteers to help us bake hundreds of
cookies. We are specifically looking for
measurers, mixers, droppers, oven timers and
platers. We need 5 volunteers per session so
recruit your friends and sign up for a 90
minute session to help.
Creative Dance—Fridays at 9:00 AM
Starting August 1
Creative Dance will replace the ballroom
class. It will emphasis freedom of movement
to various dance rhythm. Dance experience
not necessary. No partner necessary but
many moves can be used in partner
dancing. The class will begin with stretching
to music followed by creative moves to music (no set routines to memorize) followed
by a warm down. The last 15 minutes will
be helpful time for anyone doing partner
dancing. Due to space limitation of the tile
floor, please call the office to register for this
free class. The class begins August 1.
Tuesday, August 5—5:00—8:00 PM—
National Night out in Hershey. Visit the
Mohler Center table as West Caracas is
closed to traffic and open for fun, enjoy a
homemade cookie and visit with your
neighbors on this popular in town event.
Call the office at 533-2002 for more details.
Friday, August 15—Social—11:30 AM.
Back by popular demand, The Shueys, will
entertain us. Our catered lunch by Country
Meadows will be stuffed pork roast, mashed
potatoes, corn, apple sauce, and cherry pie
for dessert. The cost is $10 and reservations
are needed by Tuesday, August 12.
Monthly Coordinators
Mah Jongg:
Sue Messersmith (418-3603)
Intermediate Bridge:
Shirley Wells (220-1056)
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Activities out of
Mohler Center
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*Aquatics: at BlueGreen Suites on Hershey Park Drive—call the office for days and times.
*University Fitness Center Membership
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8:15 Silver Sneakers
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard
1:00 Knitting
1:00 Penny Poker
1:30 Zumba Gold
5
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 Acting Club
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara
11:00 Yoga
12:15 Intermediate Bridge
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Canasta
6
8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
10:00 Beginner Line Dance
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard/ Wii
1:00 Bingo
4:00 Silver Sneakers
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8:15 Silver Sneakers
9:00 Board Meeting
9:30 Square Dance
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard
1:00 Knitting
1:00 Penny Poker
1:30 Zumba Gold
12
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 Acting Club
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara
11:00 Yoga
12:15 Intermediate Bridge
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Canasta
13
8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
10:00 Beginner Line Dance
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard/Wii
1:00 Bingo
4:00 Silver Sneakers
18
8:15 Silver Sneakers
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard
1:00 Knitting
1:00 iPad Training
1:00 Penny Poker
1:30 Zumba Gold
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9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 Acting Club
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara
11:00 Yoga
12:15 Intermediate Bridge
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Canasta
20
8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
10:00 Beginner Line Dance
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard/Wii
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Book Club
4:00 Silver Sneakers
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8:15 Silver Sneakers
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard
1:00 Knitting
1:00 iPad Training
1:00 Penny Poker
1:30 Zumba Gold
26
9:00 Tai Chi
10:00 Acting Club
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara
11:00 Yoga
12:15 Intermediate Bridge
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Canasta
27
8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
10:00 Beginner Line Dance
10:30 Line Dance
12:30 Shuffleboard/Wii
1:00 Bingo
4:00 Silver Sneakers
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Thursday
Friday
1
8:15 Zumba Gold
9:00 Mah Jongg
9:00 Creative Dance
10:00 Shuffleboard/Wii
10:00 Line Dancing
*Closing at Noon
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8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
9:00 Dolls
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening with Sara
11:00 Yoga
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Tai Chi
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Canasta
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8:15 Zumba Gold
9:00 Mah Jongg
9:00 Creative Dance
10:00 Shuffleboard/Wii
10:00 Line Dancing
12:15 Pinochle
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8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
9:00 Dolls
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening with Sara
11:00 Yoga
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Tai Chi
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Canasta
15
8:15 Zumba Gold
9:00 Creative Dance
9:00 Mah Jongg
11:00 Blood pressure
21
8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:00 Medicare 101
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
9:00 Dolls
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening with Sara
11:00 Yoga
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Tai Chi
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Canasta
22
8:15 Zumba Gold
9:00 Mah Jongg
9:00 Creative Dance
10:00 Shuffleboard/Wii
10:00 Line Dancing
12:15 Pinochle
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8:30 Advanced Tap Class
9:15 Beginner Tap Class
9:15 Investment Club
9:00 Dolls
10:10 Exercise
10:45 Strengthening with Sara
12:15 Pinochle
1:00 Tai Chi
1:00 Scrabble
1:00 Canasta
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8:15 Zumba Gold
9:00 Mah Jongg
9:00 Creative Dance
10:00 Shuffleboard/Wii
10:00 Line Dancing
* 11:30 August Social
Bitner
Computer Services
Repairs, upgrades, tutoring, & more.
For more information or to schedule an
appointment please call (717) 541-8401.
*Closing at Noon
Web address: www.bitnerscomputer.com
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Tickets on sale in mid August. We ask each
members to support the center by selling or
purchasing 10 tickets.
Grand prize: $500
Second Prize—$150
Third Prize—$50
All proceeds go toward summer operating costs!
Mohler Travel
Baltimore Pops Holiday Spectacular
Wednesday, December 10
We embarked on Charm City 2 years ago for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and we’ve been
dying to go back ever since. We’ve improved upon some things and think you will love this trip!
We depart Mohler Center at 9:00 AM and will arrive in Baltimore’s Inner Harbour with some free
time planned at The Gallery Mall to browse their interesting and eclectic stores. We will enjoy
lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Then we head to the Holiday Spectacular with the
internationally recognized Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Experience this sparkling holiday
celebration with full chorus, orchestra, guest vocalists and of course the high kicking tap dancing
Santas. We will return to Hershey at approximately 7:00 PM. Cost for this trip is $130 which
includes motor coach transportation, lunch at Bubba Gump, and show tickets. Reservations
are required by October 20.
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Mohler Travel
Philly Firsts
Tuesday, October 7
A day not to be missed! So many things make Philadelphia a great city to visit. Our first
stop is to The Eastern State Penitentiary, which closed in 1971. The ESP was considered
the most famous and expensive prison in the world. Today it is a haunting world of
crumbling cell blocks and empty guard towers. It’s vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many
of America’s notorious criminals including Al Capone and “Slick Willie” Sutton. From
there, we head to Reading Terminal Market for lunch and shopping on your own. This
fresh, local market features many choices to satisfy every pallet including Cajun Cafe,
Philly Cheesesteaks, Diners, Pennsylvania Dutch Specialties, Thai, Mediterranean, Irish,
BBQ, and so much more. From there we head to The Pennsylvania Hospital, America’s
first private health care institute. A highlight of our walking tour will be a visit to the
amphitheater, often referred to as the “dreaded circular room” where operations took
place. We finish our day with a guided driving tour of a few more Philly Firsts including
first bank robbery, first hot air balloon ride, and first kidnapping for ransom. We depart
the Mohler Center at 7:00 AM and return home at approximately 6:30 PM. Cost for this
day trip is $90 and reservations are required by September 1.
Aladdin and Carmine’s in NYC
Registration extended!
Wednesday, November 5
We Love NY. So we are heading back. This time, to visit the “world famous” Carmine’s
for a grand luncheon and then off for orchestra seats to Broadway’s new musical fantasy,
Aladdin at The New Amsterdam Theatre. With tony-award winning director, choreographer, and composer, this timeless story with extravagant sets, costumes, and a host of
memorable characters and songs. We depart Mohler Center at 7:00 AM with a fast food
stop en route. We will return to Hershey at approximately 9:00 PM. Cost for this trip is
$210 and reservations are required by September 15.
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Mohler Senior Center
25 Hope Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Dates to Remember
MOHLER SENIOR CENTER
25 Hope Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 533-2002
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mohlerseniorcenter.com
Friday, August 1– Oldies Dance
Monday, August 4—Cookie Bake
The Mohler Senior Center strives to make a positive difference
in the lives of any person in the greater Hershey Area who is
fifty years or older. We provide a wide range of physical exercise opportunities, games, travel, educational courses, and social
and volunteer opportunities in a pleasant, safe, and welcoming
atmosphere. Our goal is to insure that older citizens can stay
physically active, mentally stimulated, and independent for as
long as possible.
Friday, August 15—Social
Wednesday—August 20—Book Club
The Mohler Senior Center is an independent, non-profit agency,
depending solely on private funding and endowments to operate. Although there is no formal dues structure, members are
expected to contribute a donation of at least $75 per year.
Thursday, August 21—Medicare 101
Jack Bishop:
President of the Board of Directors
Melissa Weigle: Executive Director
Phyllis Noll: Administrative Assistant
Kim Reese: Administrative Assistant
Bethany Ryndock: Administrative Assistant
Thursday, August 28—Investment Club
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