Meet the New Senior Circle Staff

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Meet the New Senior Circle Staff
Welcome to another issue of Circle News. As you
may know, there are new staff members in the
Senior Circle office who are ready to serve. These
individuals join a dedicated group of volunteers
in providing a variety of programs and services
to adults age 50 and better.
Kenna Davis,
Community Affairs Supervisor
Kenna Davis is the community
affairs supervisor for Lutheran
Health Network. She oversees
the Senior Circle program, as
well as major sponsorships and
external events for Dupont,
Lutheran, Rehabilitation, St.
Joseph and The Orthopedic
hospitals.
Prior to working for Lutheran Health Network,
Kenna served as the sponsorship director and
interim executive director for Three Rivers Festival.
She also spent years managing promotions for
101.7 WLDE and WAJI, Majic 95.1.
Kenna and her husband have a 3-year-old son
and two dogs. Kenna has enjoyed getting to know
some of the Senior Circle members during the
past few months and looks forward to meeting
many more moving forward.
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Deana Croussore,
Senior Circle Coordinator
Deana Croussore is the new
Senior Circle coordinator.
Deanna spent the past four
years working as a senior
communications specialist
for Brotherhood Mutual.
However, she is no stranger
to Lutheran Health Network,
having previously worked
in the marketing department for 10 years. Her
experience also includes jobs at WaterFurnace
International and the Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
Deana and her husband have a 16-year-old son,
a dog and a lizard. Deana is excited to meet, help
and learn from the Greatest Generation and
the Baby Boomers who have had a tremendous
hand in shaping our world.
❄ Weather Reminder ❄
Delays and closings are always possible
during the winter months. If Fort Wayne
Community Schools closes, Senior Circle
programs will be cancelled. If FWCS calls
a delay, Senior Circle programs will begin
on time.
EXCEPTION: Exercise classes will continue
as scheduled. Classes will be cancelled only
if the facility is closed. Your safety is our
priority, so please use your best judgment.
RESERVATIONS 260.4 25.3 087 | COORD INATO R 2 6 0.42 5 .3 861
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT THE SENIOR
CIRCLE OFFICE, 700 BROADWAY, MOB SUITE 100 (NEXT TO ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL).
Circle Swimmers
Warm water exercise is a great way to remain
active. New six-week sessions begin in January.
Participants must be able to enter and exit the
pool independently.
@ Rehabilitation Hospital
•Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
•Rehabilitation Hospital, Lutheran Hospital campus,
7970 W. Jefferson Blvd.
•$54 Senior Circle members, $69 nonmembers
@ Fort Wayne Orthopedics
•Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:15–1 p.m.
•Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30–1:15 p.m.
•Fort Wayne Orthopedics campus, 7601
W. Jefferson Blvd., Outpatient Rehab Suite 102
Chair Aerobics:
Rehabilitation Hospital
•Tuesdays, 6:30–7 p.m.
•Rehabilitation Hospital, Lutheran Hospital campus,
7970 W. Jefferson Blvd. (use Weight Management
Center entrance at back of building)
•$4/class or $40/12 classes (punch card)
Expect an upbeat, low-impact, 30-minute chair
aerobic workout. It’s a great way to strengthen
your muscles without stressing your joints.
Spiece Fitness Walking Program
•5310 Merchandise Drive
(off Lima Road south of exit 311A)
Enjoy free walking privileges at Spiece after
showing your Senior Circle membership card and
meeting with a customer service representative.
Discounted memberships also available. Call
483-1415 for more information.
Circle Fitness: Wellness
Center at St. Joseph Hospital
Senior Fitness
•Tuesdays and Thursdays
•9 a.m.–noon — Pick one hour!
(Other times are available upon request)
Monthly Maintenance
•Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
•8 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m. — Pick one hour!
•$30 per month
Get regular exercise using the Wellness Center’s
treadmill, recumbent bike, upright bike, steppers,
elliptical or resistance equipment. A healthcare
professional will monitor your blood pressure,
heart rate and oxygen saturation. To schedule an
appointment, call 425-3208.
Zumba Gold
•Steppin‘ Up Physical Therapy, 10006 Auburn
Park Drive
•Zumba Gold, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9–10 a.m.
•Zumba Gold/Zumba Fusion, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.;
Saturdays, 8:45 a.m.
•Senior Circle members: $5 drop-in fee or $4.50
per class with a 10-class punch card
•Nonmembers: $7 drop-in fee or $6 per class
with a 10-class punch card
•No preregistration required; call 497-7191 for
more information
These lower intensity classes are tailored to meet
the needs of older active adults and those with
joint issues or other physical limitations.
Indicates reservations may be made online
Foot Care Clinic
•Fridays, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
•Thursdays, Nov. 7 & Dec. 5, 1–3:30 p.m.
•Wednesday, Nov 13, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
•Tuesdays, Nov. 19 & Dec. 17, 1–3:30 p.m.
•Wednesdays, Nov. 20, Dec. 11 & 18, 8:30 a.m.–
2:30 p.m.
•Thursday, Nov. 21 & Dec. 19, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
•Appointment required
Carol Snyder, LPN, will trim toenails, massage feet
and file calluses. If you have diabetes, circulation
problems or arthritis, proper foot care is a must.
Be sure to bring a foot basin and large towel.
Massage
•Tuesdays, Nov. 19 & Dec. 17, 1–4 p.m.
•Tuesday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
•$15 for 15 minutes, $30 for 30 minutes
•Appointments required
Patrice Hunsberger, a state certified massage
therapist, provides private table massages to help
improve circulation, accelerate healing, ease pain
and relieve stress. Consult your physician prior to
having a massage.
FREE “How’s Your
Hearing?” Screening
•Tuesdays, Nov. 19 & Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
•Available for Senior Circle members only
Fort Wayne Audiology Center staff conducts
hearing screenings, checks for ear wax, cleans any
type of hearing aid and does minor hearing aid
repairs at no cost. Alternate times and services are
available at Fort Wayne Audiology Center’s main
office, 217 W. Wayne St. Show your Senior Circle
membership card to receive a discount!
FREE Foot Screening
•Thursdays, Nov. 21 & Dec. 19, 2–4 p.m.
Do you suffer from any number of foot conditions?
Do you have trouble walking or staying on your
feet? Are you diabetic? Matthew Robison, DPM,
Aboite Podiatry Associates, will examine your feet
and make recommendations to keep them healthy.
Chem 30 Blood Chemistry
•Lutheran Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Thursdays, Nov. 21 & Dec. 19, 9–10 a.m.
•Senior Circle office, St. Joseph Hospital
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7:30–9 a.m.
•Dupont Hospital, 2520 E. Dupont Road
Thursday, Dec. 12, 8–9 a.m.
•$49; available for Senior Circle members only
A Chem 30 measures levels of sodium, potassium,
glucose, uric acid, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,
HDL, LDL, triglycerides and more. A 12-hour fast is
required. Please share results with your physician.
Vitamin D Screening
•Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7:30–9 a.m.
•$25; available for Senior Circle members only
Vitamin D deficiency can cause a variety of
conditions, so don’t miss this screening.
FREE Blood Pressure Check
•Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7:30–9 a.m.
•Provided by Sunshine Home Health
•No appointment necessary
Have a blood pressure check, Chem 30 draw and
vitamin D screening on the same morning at St.
Joseph Hospital.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS | 260.425.3087 | LutheranHealth.net
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UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT THE SENIOR
CIRCLE OFFICE, 700 BROADWAY, MOB SUITE 100 (NEXT TO ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL).
Senior Circle Orientation
•Tuesdays, Nov. 12 & Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.
•Reservations preferred
Learn about special programs, discounts and
travel opportunities and tell us what programs
you would like to see offered.
Breakfast & Learn: Home–The
Best Alternative for Recovery?
•Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m.
•St. Joseph Hospital, Assembly Room
•Free breakfast sponsored by Lutheran Health
Network Home Health
•Reservation deadline: Friday, Nov. 8
Barry Kunkle, the market manager for Lutheran
Health Network Home Health, along with a
representative from Coram Health, will explain
home health care, including when it is needed,
how it can keep you or a loved one safe and what
services are covered by Medicare.
Terrific Tuesdays @ the Movies!
•Tuesday, Nov. 19, arrive 12–12:15 p.m.
$4 (matinee time only)
Reservation deadline: Friday, Nov. 15
•Tuesday, Dec. 17, arrive 12–12:15 p.m.
$4 (matinee time only)
Reservation deadline: Friday, Dec. 13
•Co-sponsored by Covington Manor and University
Park Health & Rehabilitation
Enjoy a big-screen movie for just $4, plus a $2
small popcorn and $2 small soda deal. Carmike
Jefferson Pointe 18 is located on Fort Wayne’s
southwest side. Call us at 425-3087 to reserve
your coupon. Coupons are limited, so make your
reservations today.
Craft & Learn: Cookie in a Jar!
•Friday, Nov. 15, 1–3 p.m.
•Light snack sponsored by Bethlehem Woods
Nursing & Rehabilitation
Pack all the ingredients for baking cookies in a
single jar, then give the jar as a gift or take it home
to enjoy. Supplies provided.
Lunch & Learn: “Knee’d“
a Partial Knee Replacement?
•Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.
•Lutheran Hospital, Function Rooms 3 & 4
•Free lunch sponsored by Heritage Park
Do knee problems limit your daily activities?
Steven Fisher, MD, Fort Wayne Orthopedics, will
explain the benefits of the Uni-Knee approach
to partial knee replacement, including quicker
recovery, less pain and better range of motion
than total knee replacement.
Lunch & Learn: Spinal Stenosis
•Friday, Nov. 22, 11:30 a.m.
•Free lunch sponsored by Coventry Meadows
Spinal stenosis affects the nerves in your spine
and can cause pain, numbness and other health
concerns. Joshua Winters, MD, Fort Wayne
Orthopedics, will talk about causes and diagnosis,
as well as treatment options available to alleviate
this common, often debilitating, problem.
Painting Classes
Tap into your artistic talents and join us for an
afternoon of painting. Carl Mosher, artist and
painting instructor, teaches step-by-step painting
to anyone who enjoys learning new painting
techniques and using different mediums. All
supplies are furnished and participants leave
each class with a finished painting.
The Painting Picassos:
Sky Pilot
•Friday, Nov. 22, 1–3 p.m.
•Medium: Acrylic on canvas
•Registration deadline: Monday, Nov. 18
•Class size extremely limited
In this scene, a bold eagle soars above the treetops
against a cobalt blue sky with clouds backlit by
sun shafts.
The Painting Picassos:
Holiday Candle
•Friday, Dec. 20, 1–3 p.m.
•Medium: Acrylic on slate
•Registration deadline: Monday, Dec. 16
•Class size extremely limited
A glowing candle sits next to a window melting a
circle in the frost.
Join Senior Circle Stitchers!
These ladies meet every other Wednesday from 1
to 3:30 p.m. Finished projects are donated to the
St. Joseph Regional Burn Center. New stitchers
are always welcome! Call 260-425-3087 for more
information.
Breakfast & Learn: Handling
the Hazards of Winter Driving
•Tuesday, Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m.
•St. Joseph Hospital, Assembly Room
•Free breakfast sponsored by Visiting Nurse
•Reservation deadline: Friday, Dec. 6
Does winter driving make you a little nervous?
Sgt. Ron Galaviz, Indiana State Police, and Vickie
Meyer, Lutheran Hospital Trauma Services, will
talk about safe winter driving and recovery tips
(just in case you need them).
Craft and Learn:
A Holiday Tradition
•Friday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m.
•Co-sponsored by Englewood and Ossian Health
& Rehabilitation
The ladies are back and ready to lead you in a
Senior Circle holiday tradition—creating a holiday
ornament. We have a tremendous amount of fun
every year, so join us for food, fun and fellowship.
Lunch and Learn:
Delving into Dementia
•Wednesday, Dec. 18, 11:30 a..m.
•Free lunch sponsored by Universal Home
Dilawer Abbas, MD, a neurologist with St. Joseph
Medical Group, will discuss the signs and symptoms of dementia. He will also explain what
it might mean to you and your loved ones if
someone develops dementia.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Medicare Counseling
•Fridays, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. by appointment
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, or
SHIP, is a free, unbiased counseling program
provided by the Indiana Department of Insurance.
State-certified volunteer counselors provide
local help for people with health insurance issues,
including Medicare.
Legal Counseling
•Fridays, Nov. 8 & Dec. 13, 1–3 p.m. by appointment only
An elderlaw attorney from Beers, Mallers, Backs and
Salin will provide a free 20-minute consultation.
November is American Diabetes Month
Lutheran Health Network Diabetes Services
provides the tools to safely manage diabetes
and lead a healthy life. Educational services are
provided by nurses, dietitians and pharmacists,
many of whom are certified diabetes educators.
For additional information, log on to
lutheranhealth.net or call 260.425.3154.
LHN Diabetes Services Locations
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
303 S. Main St., Bluffton | 260.919.3035
Community Memorial Hospital
208 N. Columbus, Hicksville, OH | 419.542.5565
Dupont Hospital
2520 E. Dupont Road | 260.416.3260
Kosciusko Community Hospital
1500 Provident Drive, Warsaw | 574.372.7674
Lutheran Children’s Hospital
7910 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 210 | 260.435.7427
Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 W. Jefferson Blvd. | 260.425.3154
St. Joseph Hospital
700 Broadway | 260.425.3154
The following programs are scheduled at
Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.
Members from Fort Wayne are also welcome.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
FREE Breakfast & Learn
•Thursday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.
•KCH Administration Classroom
•Dr. Shilpa Raval will share information about
type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including how to
recognize the symptoms and manage them.
$1 Body Composition
•Friday, Nov. 8, 10–11 a.m.
•KCH Wellness Center
•Appointment required; call 574-372-7890
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
•Thursday, Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m.
•240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, Ind. 46540
•Meet at KCH front lobby at 10:30 a.m.
if interested in caravanning
•Reservation required: 574-372-5854
Enjoy a relaxing lunch and shopping with your
Senior Circle friends at Das Essenhaus.
FREE Bone Density Screening
•Friday, Nov. 22, 10–11 a.m.
•Appointment required; call 574-372-7890
DECEMBER EVENTS
Christmas Party
•Thursday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.–noon
•Reservations required: 574-372-5854
•Sponsored by Miller’s Senior Living Community
Today’s Date: __________ Referred By: __________
Senior Circle Membership Benefits
Senior Circle members have ongoing access to a
multitude of programs, services and screenings
designed for mature adults. Members can also take
advantage of the following discounts and benefits:
•Meal discount: receive employee pricing in the
cafeterias at Dupont, Kosciusko Community,
Lutheran, Rehabilitation and St. Joseph hospitals,
as well as Bluffton Regional Medical Center
•Parking discount: 50 percent discount on
parking in the St. Joseph Hospital garage
•Free walking privileges at Spiece Fitness,
exclusive to Senior Circle members
•ScriptSave: prescription drug discounts
•Hearing aid discounts through Beltone and
Fort Wayne Audiology Center
•Free copy and fax service (by appointment)
Pay your membership online.
•Go to seniorcircle.com.
•Click on “Join Senior Circle.”
•Select “New Member” or “Existing Member.”
•Select the number of persons joining and
membership levels.
•Once you select from the above, follow the
steps of the application process.
•If you have trouble at any time, please feel
free to call 1-800-211-4148.
Register for classes online.
•Go to www.lutheranhealth.net
•Click on “Calendar of Events”
•Scroll down to the date of the program
•Click on the name of your chosen class
•Once you completed the registration, a message will indicate that the submission was
successful. If a class is full, we will contact you.
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SENIOR CIRCLE
Last Name
First Name
Phone Number
(
)
Address
City
MI
o New
o Renew
o Mrs.
o Ms.
o Mr.
Sex
o M o F o Dr.
DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)
Apt #
State
ZIP
Email
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that a Senior Circle representative may be notified of my
admittance to participating hospitals and may contact me
while in the hospital to ensure my needs are being met.
Signature ___________________________________
SSN (last 4 digits required) ___________________
Complete the section below only if you are applying
for a second member in the same household.
Last Name
First Name
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MI
o Mrs.
o Ms.
o Mr.
Sex
o M o F o Dr.
DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)
Email
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that a Senior Circle representative may be notified of my
admittance to participating hospitals and may contact me
while in the hospital w ensure my needs are being met.
Signature ___________________________________
SSN (last 4 digits required) ___________________
Check one:
o One person; one-year membership $15 (SC1)
o One person; two-year membership $27 (SC2)
o Two people; one-year membership $27 (TW1)
o Two people; two-year membership $51 (TW2)
Return completed application with check payable to:
Senior Circle, c/o St. Joseph Hospital,
700 Broadway, MOB Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Presorted
Standard
U.S. Postage Paid
Fort Wayne, IN
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SENIOR CIRCLE 260.425.3087 | VOLUNTEER SERVICES 260.425.3098
Parking and the
Senior Circle Office
The Senior Circle office is open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Valet parking is
available at no cost for anyone coming to the hospital. If you are stopping by the Senior
Circle office and utilize valet parking, the staff will direct you to the office.
Although members may also park in the hospital parking garage at a discount, valet
parking may be the best choice until the current parking garage project is completed.
The construction project, which involved the temporary closure of certain building
entrances, should be finished in November.
Lutheran Health Network includes hospitals that are directly or indirectly owned by partnerships
that proudly include physician owners, including certain members of the hospitals’ medical staffs.

Meet the New Senior Circle Staff

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