Senior Citizens of Reynoldsburg (SCOR) 614-866-5890 or

Senior Citizens of Reynoldsburg (SCOR)
1520 Davidson Drive, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
614-866-5890 or [email protected]
Staff: Judy Doran, Eileen Lawson, Krystal Payne, Annie Decker
Driver: George Mussi
Officers: President – Bill Harvey, Vice President –Nancy Spangler,
Secretary—JoAnn Ward, Treasurer –Ed Slattery,
Membership Secretary—Lil Sheppard
NOVEMBER, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
BOARD MEETING First Monday of the month at 2:00 p.m., everyone is welcome!
DANCE
Second Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Join D.J., Burl Hood, the ballroom
dancers and the line dancers for an evening of fun and entertainment! Please bring a
dish to share with the other dancers. $5 at the door.
GET WELL We hope you feel better to Laura Barlow, Fred Jones, Bud Wolman, Paul Whisman,
Gunda Little, Fred Evans, Nancy Harmelick, Allen Eastburn and others not feeling well.
HOURS
Monday 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday - closed
Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Holidays - closed
MEMBERS OF MONTH is Sue and Dana Miller for building the new bookshelves and
reorganizing/maintaining the library. Thanks for your positive enthusiasm!
MEMBERSHIP dues are $15.00 for Reynoldsburg residents and $20.00 if you live elsewhere. Send
a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your membership card mailed.
Please make your checks payable to City of Reynoldsburg. SCOR begins taking 2015
membership dues on November 1.
NEWSLETTER Third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Pick up your newsletter early and
help us get the newsletters out to the other members!
POTLUCK The November Luncheon is the 17th at noon. The luncheon will be catered by locally
owned Holly Farms. Sign-up at the office and pay $14.00 for a delicious Thanksgiving
meal with all the trimmings! Everything is provided at this event.
Entertainment: Delaware Senior Center Electric Band
SPEAKERS - Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 2:00 join Sandy Dillon from World of Travel as she presents
three upcoming trips for 2015. At 2:00 learn about the Exotic Caribbean, at 2:45
Savannah & Charleston, and at 3:30 Northern California. If you are interested in any of
these destinations, come in for the presentations.
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2:00 p.m. Bill Kay with Edward Jones Investment will host,
“Healthcare in Retirement”. Sign up for this informative topic.
- Friday, Nov. 21 at 9:00 a.m. James Hardgrove, Esq. will be presenting, “Can I
Protect Assets Against a Beneficiary’s Failed Marriage, Creditors and Immaturity”.
SPECIAL EVENTS – Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Fairfield National is pleased to host Current
Events, a monthly discussion group. Please join our team as we talk about the
economy, the market, interest rates and other relevant investment topics. News articles
and donuts are provided!
- Monday, Nov. 10 at 10:00 a.m. Bruce Benzig will be at SCOR thanks to Wesley
Ridge. Bruce will teach a class on “Leaving a Lasting Legacy”. This class gets you
started on putting all of your memories on paper. What a wonderful gift to all your family
members. Sign up in the office to reserve your seat.
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-Friday, Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m. Robert Miller, NBC-HIS from Echo Hearing will be
testing hearing and hearing aids. Call to schedule your free ½ hour appointment.
SYMPATHY SCOR extends our sympathy to the families of June Powell and Don Scott (on the loss
of his son). Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
TRIP LOTTERY is Monday, Nov. 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Bring your membership card to enter!
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Wednesdays from 2-4:00 p.m. (drawing, pastels, oils, acrylics, water) Learn art with
Brenda Mason - $8 plus materials.
BEADING 3rd Thursday from 2-4:00 p.m. join Judy for beginning beading. Learn the basics and go
home with a new piece of jewelry! (4th Thursday in October)
CARD CRAFT 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 9-11:00 a.m. Make your own greeting cards with Ruth
Shillinger. $4.00 for supplies.
CROCHET Mondays at 1-3:00 p.m. Martha Taladay and this group will keep you in stitches.
GLASS CLASS Mondays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Make gorgeous glass jewelry or work on your stained
glass projects with Brenda Mason - $8 plus materials.
QUILT CLASS Every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., learn new and creative quilt techniques with Nancy
Ockay for only $5 per class.
STAINED GLASS Mondays from 1-3:00 p.m. with Brenda Mason $8 plus supplies.
WATERCOLOR Fridays from 9-11:00 a.m. with Brenda Mason $8.00 plus supplies.
WIRE WRAP 1st and 3rd Fridays at 11:30 a.m. for advanced with Brenda Mason $8 plus supplies.
2nd and 4th Fridays at 11:30 a.m. for beginners with Brenda Mason $8 plus supplies.
WOODCARVING Thursdays from 9-11:00 a.m., come and learn to carve.
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EDUCATION AND SERVICES
COMPUTER Computer Gnome, Inc. offers computer classes designed specifically for seniors for only
$45 for 4 hours of class and includes a book! Call 866-5890 to register. All classes are
Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Classes include Email Basics using Gmail on Nov. 5 and 12
and CD burning, USB (Flash) Drives, and the Cloud on Nov. 19.
CURRENT EVENTS 1st & 3rd & 5th Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m. Talk about current events on TV,
magazines, etc. We are looking for a new facilitator for this class!
GLASSES SCOR collects old eye glasses to donate to The Lions Club Sight Program.
HEALING HEARTS 3rd Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Join Helen Parker for a little help with grief support.
You do not have to grieve by yourself. Helen can lead you toward a healthy outlook.
HEARING SCREEN second Fridays every other month Robert Miller with Echo Hearing will test your
hearing and/or hearing aids. Call the office to schedule your appointment.
HOMELESS QUILTS Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. meet to make lap blankets to donate. We don’t need
any material or blankets at this time.
LAWYER
3rd Friday at 9:00 a.m. Jim Hardgrove, Attorney-at-Law.
LIBRARY
We have a lending library at SCOR being organized by Dana & Sue Miller.
NOTARY PUBLIC Please call to check when Judy, our Notary, is available.
OSHIIP REP Kathy Markus is available to answer Medicare questions/concerns. Call her office at
645-8557 to make appointment and she will meet you at SCOR.
SERVICES We have Living Will forms, handicapped parking applications, Homestead applications
and Golden Buckeye applications.
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SPANISH
Thursdays at 9:00 a.m for beginner Spanish and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. for intermediate
Spanish.
SUGGESTIONS We do have a suggestion box in the reception area, if you have any ideas or
requests for SCOR.
W.O.W. SOCIAL CLUB 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Widows or Widowers Social Club with
potluck lunch and meeting. For more information call Ruth at 740-964-6480.
EXERCISE AND WELLNESS
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE Mondays 1:00 p.m. with Linda McKinney and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. with
Eileen Lawson -- Range of Motion exercises performed in a chair. This class is a great
way to start back into exercising.
BALL EXERCISE Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. with Judy, come for this core and balance workout. Bring
your own ball and mat.
BALLROOM Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Ballroom Class $5.00 with Stan Campbell-Place teaching most
American & Latin Dances.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK by Walgreens of Reynoldsburg, Echo Manor and/or Wesley Ridge will
be out to help monitor your blood pressure. Check the calendar for dates.
EXERCISE Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 a.m. For this full body workout you will need a
mat and hand towel.
LINE DANCING Mondays at 4:00 p.m. ($1 donation) and Saturdays --Beginners at 9:00 a.m. and
Intermediate at 10:00 a.m. Get in line with Barbara Carlson, Instructor.
PICKLEBALL Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. get in on the fun! SCOR will have all the equipment to
play the team sport. You do not need a partner, just come to play round robin!
SILVER SNEAKERS FLEX Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. with Becky Sonner. Free to any Silver Sneaker
Member (SSM) and $10/month for non-SSM. We work on strength, range of motion
and balance! SSM should bring your cards.
WALKING PROGRAM Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. The cost for the program is free to Silver Sneakers
Members and $1 for non-SSM. Come out and enjoy the fresh air.
T’AI CHI
Fridays at 9:00 a.m. $20 Tai Chi registration fee for all participants. New classes begin
in January & June. (8 week one hour class for $30 - learn basic 17 moves).
Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Beginners 6:30 p.m. Advanced (1½ hour class – All
108 moves will be taught over the course of 3.5 months) $50 for the quarter.
TONE & STRETCH Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. with Judy – Physical Therapy bands help to
build strong muscles and increase bone density. A little aerobics and stretching, too!
YOGA
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11:45 a.m. with Lynn Spichiger instructor--exercise program
designed for those over 55 (4 sessions $20.00) (walk-in fee $7.50).
ZUMBA GOLD Thursdays at 3:00 pm join Carolyn Strayer for this fun dance/exercise class. No
experience necessary and levels are designed for seniors. Classes are $5 or you can
purchase a card of 10 classes for $40.
GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT
BID EUCHRE Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., looking for some new players! Come join the fun and we’ll
teach you to play!
BINGO
Every other Friday at 6:00 p.m. $.50 a card. You must be a paid up member to
participate! Check your calendar for dates.
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BOCCE
We have a bocce court outside SCOR. Come brush up your bocce skills or learn to
play a new outdoor game. The bocce balls and rake are in the office!
BOWLING Fridays at 9:00 a.m. at Holiday Lanes. Contact Gil Byers at 861-5352.
BRIDGE
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Party Bridge and Fridays at 12:15 p.m. Duplicate Bridge.
BUNCO
Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. come out and play this new game with dice. Everyone can play!
It is loads of fun and no difficult rules to follow.
CANASTA Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Hand and Foot style!
CHORUS
Tuesdays from 1-3:00 p.m. The Golden Clefs, Choir Director Linda Hallberg welcomes
all to bring music and harmony into the lives of others.
EUCHRE
Every other Friday at 6:00 p.m. $2.25 Progressive – check the calendar for dates.
Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. $2.00 Progressive, Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. $2.25 Progressive
and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. $2.25 Progressive.
Men’s League questions call Bob Taylor 864-3679. Women’s League call Lee
GOLF
Montgomery 759-1445 if you have any questions.
HORSE SHOE We have all the equipment needed at SCOR to pitch some shoes!
MAHJONGG Mondays & Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. come play this tile game. Vivian Long will teach
beginners to play. Please contact the office if interested!
PINOCHLE Mondays at noon Double Deck.
POOL
The pool room with 3 tables, is open to all when SCOR is open. Join the Men’s Group
on Thursday mornings!
PUZZLES We have a jigsaw puzzle library from 300 to 1,500 pieces.
TABLE TENNIS We have a table tennis set up in the pool room. Come in anytime during regular
hours to play!
TEXAS HOLD’EM Wednesdays at noon and approximately 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. ($10 buy-in each
game). Fridays at noon and at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. ($5 buy-in each game).
TRIPOLEY Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. come join this group for lots of fun!
Wii BOWLING Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and other times if the room is open!
TRIPS – ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
Sign-up is Monday, November 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Bring your membership card to drop in
container. You may sign up for yourself and one other companion member. All trips that
require payment must be paid at time of sign-up. We do maintain waiting lists to try and
accommodate everyone. Some trips are “already signed up for” (ASUF) or payment is “on
your own” (OYO). New trips are indicated with an (*).
NOV 5
NOV 6 Full
NOV 12*
NOV 14*
World of Travel presents three upcoming trips for 2015. At 2:00 learn about the Exotic
Caribbean, at 2:45 Savannah & Charleston, and at 3:30 Northern California. If you are
interested in any of these destinations, come in for the presentations.
Lion King returns to the Ohio Theater this fall and SCOR has great matinee tickets.
We will leave at 10:30 and have lunch OYO then go for the Broadway Show! $67
Wexner Center for the Arts has Transfigurations on exhibit. This show highlights
some of the Leslie & Abigail Wexner’s art collection. We’ll leave for lunch at 11:00 and
then visit the museum on a self- guided tour. Price is $7 with lunch OYO.
Mystery Breakfast takes you to an undisclosed location for a morning treat! We leave
at 8:30 a.m. OYO
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NOV 20*
Tanger Outlet Mall is ready to get your holiday shopping started. We’ll leave SCOR at
9:00 a.m. and do lunch and shopping OYO.
NOV 21*
Coffee Shop Hop leaves at 9:00 a.m. for a coffee destination. Everyone welcome!
DEC 5*
LaComedia presents Miracle on 34th Street. Enjoy this holiday favorite after feasting
on the LaComedia buffet. We leave at 8:30 with a price of $42.
DEC 12*
Vaud-Villities presents Over the River and Through the Woods. We will depart
SCOR at 12:00 noon to experience a “holiday tea-time” performance. Have tea with the
director and then stay for the show. Cost is $16.
JAN 15-FEB 2, 2015 South America Cruise with Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan featuring Chile,
Uruguay and Argentina. Optional Pre-cruise tour of Machu Picchu! This trip of a life
time begins in Santiago, Chile. We will board the Golden Princess and head to Puerto Montt,
Chacabuco, Amalia Glacier and then to Punta Arenas, Chile. Argentina is next with a
stop in Ushuaia and then around Cape Horn. We will stop in the Falkland Islands and
then back into Argentina with our final destination, Buenos Aires. Price starts at $5698.
MAR 7-15, 2015* The Warmth of the EXOTIC Caribbean features a night and day in San Juan
and then cruising to the beautiful islands of Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten
and St. Croix. What a fantastic way to beat the winter blues. Prices start at $2399
double.
APR, 12-18, 2015 The Splendour of the South featuring Charleston & Savannah SCOR will
motor coach south to historic Charleston, SC. You will be taken back in time to the old
southern plantations and hospitality as you explore the area. Then head up to
Savannah, GA for city tour and lots of local charms including: Cathedral of St John the
Baptist, Isaiah Davenport House & Oglethorpe Square’s Leopold’s Ice Cream Parlor.
Price starts at $1599 double.
JUN, 13-20. 2015 Northern California & National Parks The next trip in the National Parks series
is heading west! We fly into San Francisco and go Old Sacramento and into Gold
Country. Then off to Yosemite National Park Lodge where we will overnight in the park.
We will travel to Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park (Land of
Giants). On our way back we’ll stay in San Francisco for free time or take an optional
train to enjoy Napa Valley! Price starts at $2499 double.
AUG, 17-20, 2015* Mackinac, Thunder Bay, Elk & Frankenmuth, MI is an ideal combination
offering the best of Michigan. Stay at the elegant Grand Hotel and Thunder Bay Resort.
Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride and Christmas shopping in Frankenmuth! Prices
start at $1299/double.
SEP, 2015* Rhine & Mosel River Cruise There is no better way to experience the Rhine and Mosel
Rivers than by cruising through the heart of central Europe. After boarding, unpack just
once in your comfortable river view stateroom. If you missed our trip presentation,
come to the office to pick up a brochure. A $100 discount if you sign up before Aug. 1.
Price starts at $5499 double.
2016*
South Africa, Oregon & Washington National Parks
The SCOR Happenings
Contact Bill Harvey if you want an activity mentioned.
Please check the newsletter or the TV monitor for all the upcoming trips and any
announcements.
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Board Secretary: After many years of being our board secretary JoAnn Ward has
decided that it was time that she gave up her position. The Board thanks JoAnn for
the great job she has done.
If you are interested in the secretary position, please let a board member know
before the December board meeting. We would like to fill this position at the
December board meeting and the new secretary will be installed at the January
board meeting.
Parking Lot Dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony: Our new “green “ parking lot
was completed earlier than expected and was dedicated with a ribbon cutting
ceremony on Oct 6. Speaking at the event was Judy Doran, Joe Brown, and Mayor
Brad McCloud. The Reynoldsburg Community Band played at the ceremony and
then held a concert inside the center. Schwan provided ice cream for the ice cream
social that was held before the concert. Thank you, Schwan for the tasty ice
cream. BIG thanks to the Reynoldsburg Community Band for another great
concert. The director said “see you in December for the holiday concert”.
Pickleball:
Pickleb
all: On Saturday’s we have a new event scheduled from 1pm until 3pm. It’s
called pickleball. Pickleball is similar to badminton and tennis. It is a very low
impact game that all members could play. Come on out on Saturdays and enjoy a
game of pickleball. If you do not know how to play there is someone at the game
that will tell you how to play.
Men’s Golf : We want to thank all the people and sponsors who were involved in
making this year’s league a great success. Prizes came from Whitehall MCL,
Harbor Hills Golf Course, Four Seasons Golf Center, Young’s Reynoldsburg
Sunoco, Vick’s Pizza and NAPA. The 2014 Round Up winner went to the team of
Jack Carson, Mike Pierson, C.D. Via and Charlie Hohman. Congratulations to all
the participants and winners of this year’s league. See you next year!
Home Depot Donation: Our local Home Depot on Brice Road has made a donation of
building materials. Phil Wenger and helper volunteered their time to build shelves
inside the shed to help keep it organized. Thanks so much for your donation and
time.
New Benches: Check out the new benches at the north entrances. They were
purchased with an anonymous donation from one of our members. We are very
grateful for the generous donation!
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