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City of Vandalia Parks & Recreation
Vandalia Senior Center
March, 2019
Volume 07 Issue 3
Stonespring Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, March 5 at Noon
Holly Dethardt from Stonespring will order your lunch. Tonya Lee Carrie will be the
speaker. She is an author, illustrator, speaker, and owner of a ministry. Tonya will present
“LIVING LIFE'....Courageously With Purpose! “ Her talk will include inspirational and
motivational speaking, music, poetry. and some audience engagement! Limit: 100
Tonya Lee Carrie waived her usual speaking fee to have the
opportunity to share her journals with you. "Courageous Finishers",
takes you on a 21-day non-denominational spiritual journey. It
involves coloring creative crosses, while meditating and reflecting
on scriptures and short prayers. Journaling space and extra pages
for coloring are provided to help readers capture their thoughts
and feelings about daily experiences. The journals can be used by
adults, teens, and older children. You can look at one of her
journals in the office. The books are available to purchase for $12
now through March 5. Tonya will also be at a table with her
journals before and after the lunch on March 5. On that day, she
will have a new 40 day journal with her that you can purchase for
$15. They might be here earlier. She has offered to give a free
workshop at the center if fifty of the journals are purchased.
You Are Invited to Dinner and a Musical on Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m.
The Vandalia-Butler High School is again inviting you to enjoy dinner in the cafeteria.
So many people have signed up in the past that they have had to limit it to 80 people. At
7:00 p.m., you will watch the high school version of Chicago in the auditorium. Limit: 80
Deadline: Monday, March 19
Directions: From the Senior Center, turn left onto Dixie. Just as you pass the high
school, turn left onto Alkaline Springs. Turn left into the parking lot by the baseball fields.
Go through the front doors. In the past, there have been students to guide you to the cafeteria.
An Achievement: 100 Years!!
Alice Bair and Ruth Flory are
both turning 100 in March! You
can send in a card or drop one off at
the office for each of them. Send in
cards for Alice by March 8. Send in
cards for Ruth by March 20.
LUNCH & LEARNS
Cypress Pointe Lunch & Learn on Fri., March 8 at Noon
Poetry Potts from Cypress Pointe will bring lunch from
their kitchen. Chris Kanzari and Dave Treadway from Heartland
Insurance Group will be here on March 5 to call bingo. They are
returning to present “Did You Know This?” on March 8. Some of
the things they will share is how to get help with prescriptions
through Social Security. Did you know that you can earn up to
one year in college funds for your grandchildren just by going to
the gym and it isn’t your money? Come find out how. Limit: 50
Garden Court Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, March 12 at Noon
Tiffany Childers from Garden Court will provide your lunch.
Last November KaLynn Clark gave a presentation about 4 Paws for
Ability in Xenia. You will watch a 52 minute documentary called
Dogs that can be considered Part 2 about 4 Paws. In this show, you
will see part of the 4 Paws facility and get a glimpse at how they train
their dogs. You will follow the journey of a family with a daughter
with epilepsy and see the impact on their lives. Then you will watch
as the family goes through the process of getting a specially trained
dog and takes a twelve day training class. At the end of you will see
what life is like after the dog has been with them for awhile. Limit: 60
Otterbein Lunch & Learn on Thurs., March 14 at 11:00 A.M.
Kyle Crowder from Otterbein will be providing your
lunch. He will be comparing different types of senior living
and how different companies run their communities. You will
get to see how Otterbein Senior Life Ministries liberate elders
(or does things differently). It’s a small house with a big
difference. Limit: 100
Carriage Inn Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, March 19 at Noon
Lia Price from Carriage Inn will bring lunch from their kitchen.
Pat Brown, a retired Troy police officer who now is a certified AAA
driving instructor, will be presenting “Keep Your Keys”. She will talk
about ways to stay as independent as possible and drive as safely as
possible. Pat will also discuss when you know that it is time to tell
yourself or someone else that it is time to stop driving. Pat Brown
along with Laura Cruea from Montgomery County Safe
Communities will also be explaining a special event on Friday,
April 5, in the Vandalia Methodist Church parking lot. It is also
called “Keep the Keys”. They will make sure your car is fitted to you
with a very short checklist. Limit: 50
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LUNCH & LEARNS
Crossroads Rehab Lunch & Learn on Fri., March 22 at Noon
Rachel Berkshire from Crossroads will bring your
lunch. 106 year ago, March 22, was on a Saturday and the day
before Easter. The area experienced a sunny day until the sec-
ond storm arrived, dropping temperatures to the 20s, which
caused the ground to freeze on the surface then thaw by late
afternoon. Mark Risley will present “The Flood of 1913”.
He will share many vintage photos as he tells about Dayton
before the flood, the causes of the flood, and the rescue and
clean-up efforts. He will also tell you about the long term re-
sults of the area’s response to this event. (90 min.) Limit: 55
Crossroads Investment Planning Lunch & Learn on
Tuesday, March 26 at Noon
Brian Addis from Crossroads Investment Planning
will bring pizza for lunch. He will talk about retirement
income planning.
The Laurels Lunch & Learn on Thurs., March 28 at 11:00 A.M.
Christopher Norman from The Laurels will bring your
lunch. Lori Reeves and Pam Hall from Home Instead will be
here. Lori will present “Caring for the Senior’s Mind, Body, and
Soul”. She will give you lots of ideas to keep your mind sharp,
to try to help your body to stay in shape to be able to do what you
need to do, and to find ways to feed your soul. Limit: 50
Spring Hills Singing Woods Lunch & Learn on Fri., Mar. 29 at Noon
Deirdre Middlestetter from Spring Hills Singing Woods and
Brien Jackson from Spring Hills Home Care will provide your lunch.
Brittany Stout, an Exercise Physiologist, who works for Spring Hills
Home Care will be exploring natural ways to prevent cognitive de-
cline. She will be discussing what foods fuel the brain, as well as what
foods optimize the power of the brain. Brittany will dive into specific
nutrients responsible for the creation of memories and thoughts, and
look at other, less known ways to prevent cognitive decline. There will
also be handouts available! Limit: 50
Let’s Eat Out on the 2nd Wednesday and the 3rd Tuesday Evenings!
2nd WEDNESDAY: Sign up to eat out on Wednesday, March 13. The group
will meet at TJ Chumps at 7050 Executive Blvd. in Huber Heights at 5:00 p.m.
3rd TUESDAY: Sign up to eat out on Tuesday, March 19. The group will meet
at the Pearson House Restaurant at 28 N. Miami St, in West Milton at 5:00 p.m.
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Events
A New Bingo Game
Chris Kanzari and Dave Treadway from Heartland
Insurance Group will be calling bingo on the first Tuesday of
every month right after the Lunch & Learn at 1:45 p.m. in
the dining room. Chris and Dave will bring with them their
own machine that selects the bingo ball to call next.
A New FREE Exercise Class on the First and Third Fridays
Amy from First Light Home Care will be coming at
10:30 a.m. to lead this class. Go to page 8 to learn more.
A French Class Every Wednesday
Sign up to come to a relaxed French class on
Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. Viviane Olsen was
born and raised in France. She is a business translator.
Viviane will teach you how to speak some French. She can
also tell you about living in France. Viviane currently plans to just have classes on the four
Wednesdays in March. If there is enough interest, she might consider more classes.
New Exhibit in the Lobby at the Vandalia Government Center
Artists in the Friday morning drawing group will be putting works on
display in the Government Center at 333 James E. Bohanan Memorial
Drive, to the right of the post office. The artwork will be on display from
March 4 through April 11. You can view the drawings on Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Some of the works will be for sale.
Senior Home Choice in Our Neighborhood
Did you know there was a senior living
choice just minutes from us on the other end
of Tionda? Cassandra from Senior Home
Choice can tell you about it. She will be here
on Thursday, March 21, from noon to 2:00
p.m. There will be snacks for you also!
Make a FREE Card on Fri., March 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Tiffany Childers from Garden Court has designed another great
card for you to make. This is a free class. Please arrive by 1:30 p.m. so
the substitutes will know if they can stay or not. Limit: 20
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Art and More
Make a FREE Bunny on Wed,, March 6 at 1:00 p.m.
Nancy Lacey from Siena Woods is bringing more socks! This time it
is to make a bunny. Please arrive by 1:00 p.m. Limit 15
A Paint Project on Mon., March 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Even if you have never held a paint brush
before, Terri Lynn from Terri Lynn Art Studio
and Gallery in Fairborn says she can guide you
through painting this picture. Terri Lynn has
classes at the Huber Heights Senior Center and
the Fairborn Senior Center. We picked out an
8” x 10” spring painting for this class. The
example was painted by a student. The charge is
$15 for the 2 1/2 hour class. If 10 people show
up the day of the class, the fee will be reduced to
$10 each. Limit: 10
Color Project on Wed., March 13 at 1:00 p. m.
In honor of the Festival of Color, Leesa
Haapapro is returning to lead you in making a
color resist drawing. You can make your own
drawing or use one she brings. You color with oil
pastels then scratch off some of the color. Some
examples are in the office window. Pay $7 in class.
Make FREE Cards on Friday, March 15
Tresa Arnold from Brookhaven and Tina Adducchio from Village
at the Greene will have a class from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. They will bring
lots of materials for you to use along with equipment and paper from the
Senior Center and Toni. You can make up to three cards for Easter,
birthdays, and more. Please wait to pick up materials until after the
introduction. Limit: 18
Make an Easter Card on Wednesday, March 20
This is an iris folded card but one of the
easiest you will ever make since it is all the same
paper. You just follow the lines and tape down
the paper strips. You can make this card even if
you have never done iris folding before. When
you sign up, mark if you want a navy or pink
paper border so the paper can be cut ahead of
time. Please bring a pair of scissors and Scotch
tape. This class starts at 1:00 p.m. on March 20.
Pay $2 in class to make this card. Limit: 11
.
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Information
First Movie on the First Friday at 1:00 p.m.
With Lynn Specht with Medical Mutual
We didn’t get to see this movie in February because the center
was closed for snow. This movie has a lot of twists to it!
The movie, A Simple Favor, centers around Stephanie (Anna
Kendrick), a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind
her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their
small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily's husband in this stylish
thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and
loyalty, murder and revenge. R 1 hr. 57 min. Crime/Mystery
Second Movie on the Third Fri. at 1:00 p.m.
With Treats from Rachel Berkshire from Crossroads Rehab
In the movie, The Glass Castle, a young woman reflects on
her unconventional upbringing with her nonconformist nomadic
parents. Her mother who's an eccentric artist (Naomi Watts) and
her alcoholic father (Woody Harrelson) would stir the children's
imagination with hope as a distraction from their poverty. Now
married to a man who works in finance in New York, she faces
criticism from her parents that she's betrayed their values. This is
based on a true story. PG-13 2 hr. 7 min. Biography/Drama
A FREE Essential Oils Class on Friday, March 22 at 1:45 p.m.
Wendy Archer from
Friendship Village will bring all the materials you need
to make an essential oils roller. She will teach you how to
mix the oils and she will explain what each oil does. You
will be making a lip balm. Please arrive by 1:30 p.m. so
the substitutes will know if they can stay or not. Limit: 12
Open Art Class on Thursdays from Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Anyone with an art project of any type to bring it on
Thursdays. Get some work done and chat with others.
Anyone Want to Play Euchre on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.?
Please sign up on the bulletin board if you are interested.
They can also teach you how to play if you have not played
before. If there are enough people, euchre will go on the
calendar in April.
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Pp
MON TUES WED THUR FRI
1
Mah Jong 9:30
Drawing 9:30
Free Exercise: 10:30
Movie 1:00
Poker 1:00
Card Making 1:30
POTLUCK 6:00 PM
4 5 6 7 8
Canasta 12:30 Super Sewers 9:00 French 11:00 Art Group 12:00 Mah Jong 9:30
The Flower Group 1:00 Bridge 9:45 Bridge 12:30 Bridge 12:20 Drawing 9:30
NO Golden Qi Dominoes 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Free Exercise 10:30
Lunch & Learn 12:00 Up & Down the Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00
Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 River 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Poker 1:00
Sinclair is on Hand & Foot 1:30
Spring Break Books & Stuff 1:30
Bingo 1:45
11 12 13 14 15
Painting Class 10:00 Super Sewers 9:00 French 11:00 Lunch & Learn 11:00 Mah Jong 9:30
Canasta 12:30 Bridge 9:45 Bridge 12:30 Art Group 12:00 Drawing 9:30
Sinclair: History 1:00 Golden Qi 10:00 Dominoes 1:00 Bridge 12:20 Free Exercise 10:30
Lunch & Learn 12:00 Up & Down the Pinochle 1:00 Movie 1:00
Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 River 1:00 Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00
Hand & Foot 1:30 Color Project 1:00 Card Making 1:30
Art Appreciation 1:30 Let’s Eat Out 5:00 PM POTLUCK 6:00 PM
18 19 20 21 22
Canasta 12:30 Super Sewers 9:00 French 11;00 Bingo 10:30 Mah Jong 9:30
The Flower Group 1:00 Bridge 9:45 Bridge 12:30 Earzlink 10:45-12:15 Drawing 9:30
Sinclair: History 1:00 Golden Qi 10:00 Dominoes 1:00 Snacks 12:00-2:00 Free Exercise 10:30
Lunch & Learn 12:00 Up & Down the Art Group 12:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00
Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 River 1:00 Bridge 12:30 Poker 1:00
Hand & Foot 1:30 Card Making 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Essential Oils 1:45
Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00
Let’s Eat Out 5:00 PM
25 26 27 28 29
Canasta 12:30 Super Sewers 9:00 French 11:00 Lunch & Learn 11:00 Mah Jong 9:30
Sinclair: History 1:00 Bridge 9:45 Bridge 12:30 Art Group 12:00 Drawing 9:30
Golden Qi 10:00 Dominoes 1:00 Bridge 12:20 Lunch & Learn 12:00
Lunch & Learn 12:00 Up & Down the Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00
Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00 River 1:00 Dbl Deck Pinochle 1:00
Hand & Foot 1:30 Birthdays 1:00
Art Appreciation 1:30 Bingo 1:30
Information
Vandalia Library: 496-8960
NEW BOOKS NEW MOVIES
Summer of 69 by Elin Hilderbrand The Bookshop
Under Currents by Nora Roberts Seabiscuit
Paranoid by Lisa Jackson Indivisible
California Girls by Susan Mallery Bad Times at the El Royale
Crashing Heat by Richard Castle Shock and Awe
The Books & Stuff Group Meets on the First Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
The book being reviewed on March 5 will be The Lottery by
Shirley Jackson. This is a short and cautionary tale demonstrating that
observing traditions is not always a pleasant and favorable affair.
Now There is an Exercise Class on All Four Fridays!
A New FREE Exercise Class on the First and Third Fridays
Amy Karshner from First Light Home
Care has been trained in leading Ageless Grace exercise classes. She
will be coming at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays to lead this
class. This is a seated exercise class that can be enjoyed by everyone
even if you have limitations. The Ageless Grace class also involves
fun and laughter which is good for you too! Come try out this class.
No need to sign-up, just show up!
FREE Exercise Classes on the Second and Fourth Fridays
The Stonespring Transitional Care Center is offering two
10:30 a.m. classes instructed by a licensed physical therapist.
Classes will adapt towards the needs of the participants
incorporating different intensity methods and education into the
circuit. Please sign up for each session so they can plan ahead.
Try out the FREE Golden Qi Class on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Bruce and Vevia Enix teach Golden Qi which is a form of Tai
Chi that is performed while seated. This exercise improves balance,
reduces joint pain, increases calmness, improves reasoning abilities,
and improves the quality of your life. This class can be taken by
anyone including those with balance issues, using a cane, or walker.
Come try out this class even if you have not been in class before.
You don’t need to sign up.
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Information
Do You Have a Talent?
Do you have a talent that you would like to share? The Senior
Club is looking for entertainment at the potlucks on the first and
third Fridays each month. If you are interested, contact the office.
Donations Needed
The center needs individually labeled tea
packets, both regular Lipton tea and other flavors.
Winter Closings Policy Reminder
If the Vandalia Schools are closed for weather, the Senior Center and
the Van Tran van will be closed. If the schools are on a delay, the center is
open. The closing information will be put on the Weather Hotline:
552-2200. You can also check the City of Vandalia’s Parks and Rec Facebook page.
AARP Tax Help Locations
You must take last year’s tax return, a photo ID, your social security
card, and proof of medical insurance. Make sure you have all your
documents, especially those showing income.
All the appointments are full at the Earl Heck Center, Huber Heights
Senior Center, and Kettering Senior Center.
1. Tipp City Library: 11 E Main St., Tipp City 667-3826 x3
Tuesdays—walk-ins and Wednesdays—appointments only
2. Troy Library: 419 W. Main St., Troy 339-0502 x112
Fridays– walk-ins Call for times.
3. West Milton Library: 560 S. Main St., West Milton 698-5515
Mondays and Thursdays-walk-ins Call for times
4. Troy Senior Center: 133 N. Market Street, Troy 335-2810
Monday and Wednesday-walk-ins
5. Miami Valley Centre Mall: 987 E. Ash St., Piqua 778-0339
Monday and Wednesday– walk-ins, Saturday– appointment only
6. New Carlisle Public Library: 111 E Lake Ave. 845-3601
Wednesday
7. Brookhaven: 950 Salem St. Building #3, Brookville 833-4006
Tuesday through Thursday
8. Enon Knob Prairie Church: 203 W Main, Enon 864-1195
Walk-in only
Bridge Hosts
Tuesday bridge at 10:00 is hosted by Nancy Omlor. 890-5431
Wednesday bridge at 12:30 is hosted by Sonja Marsh. 884-7247
Thursday duplicate bridge at 12:20 is hosted by Jim Danks. 667-3780
Bingo Games
The bingo games at the center are always free.
The sponsors bring prizes and sometimes food to eat.
1. Chris Kanzari and Dave Treadway from Heartland Insurance
Group will call bingo on Tues., March 5 at 1:45 p.m.
2. Tambi Spirk from Brookdale will call bingo on
Thursday, March 7, at 1:00 p.m.
3. Poetry Potts from Cypress Pointe will call bingo on
Thursday, March 21, at 10:30 a.m.
4. Connie Rozell from Randall Residence will call bingo on
Wednesday, March 27, at 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate March Birthdays
Wendy Archer from Friendship Village will be providing the
white and chocolate cakes for the March birthday celebration. Any
member with a March birthday is invited to come to the center on
Wednesday, March 27. At 1:00 p.m., a group photo will be taken
of all the March birthdays. Everyone at the center that afternoon
can have a piece of cake but the birthday people get their cake first!
Art Appreciation Meets Every Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Join the art appreciation group for one of their
discussions. You don’t need to sign up. You meet at the
front tables in the dining room at 1:30 p.m. The group
discusses various artists or topics related to art. Sometimes
they watch part of a DVD about art.
Winter Donations
The Vandalia Food Pantry would like to thank you for all of
your donations this winter. You donated 85 winter scarves, 158
hats, 48 pairs of gloves, and 8 baby blankets. Thank-you!
Page 10Greetings.....spring is on its way!
March Travel News
4/24 - Mystery Luncheon and Show at Der Dutchman - SOLD OUT Check in 9:00 am -
depart 9:30 am
5/20 - 5/31 - Alaska Cruise Tour on the Radiance of the seas - Royal Caribbean Cruise Line -
SOLD OUT
6/05 - Mystery Tour - SOLD OUT - Check in 8:00 am - depart 8:15 am
6/09 - 6/14 - Vermont - from $819 pp - check in 7:30 am - depart at 8:00 am
Please pass the word - need at least 10 additional persons to sign up
6/18 - Tribute to Ricky Nelson - SOLD OUT - 6 on wait list
7/14 - 7/20 - !000 Islands & Ottowa - $1108 pp for 30 traveling - need at least 8 additional
people to sign up - please pass the word
8/07 - Ron Retzer's Classic Country Show - $69 pp - 2 leats left
8/19 - 8/22 - Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino + Frederick Meijer Gardens $366 pp dbl occupancy
- $525 single occupancy - Bonus - $30 per day match play and $20 per day food
credit - JOIN US - you will not be disappointed - BEAUTIFUL HOTEL
9/12 - 9/24 - Greek Isle Cruise on the Jewel of the Seas with Royal Caribbean - I had
cancellation for one outside cabin - Would like to sell this cabin if possible -
please call for info
10/09 - Tribute to Floyd Cramer - Der Dutchman - $69 pp - 8 seats left
12/02—Christmas of Yesteryear with Ron Retzer & Friends at Der Dutchman—SOLD OUT
Happy Travels!
Liz Syska
Anchors Away Cruises & Tours
Outside Agent
120 W. Van Lake Drive
937-260-0776 - Monday through Friday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
lizsyska0@gmail.comVANDALIA SENIOR CENTER
21 Tionda Dr. South
Vandalia, OH 45377
Open: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Toni Williams
twilliams@vandaliaohio.org
Phone: 937-898-1232
Fax: 937-665-0796
http://vandaliaohio.org/recreation/ DATED MATERIAL: DO NOT DELAY
senior-center/
~~ MEMBERSHIP ~~
Vandalia Senior Club Age 55 or older
2019 Committee:
Chair Donna Shirley Younger spouses are welcome!
898-3765
The 2019 fees are:
Co-Chair Iris Seibert
454-1583 Vandalia Resident: $15 single-$25 dual
Treasurer Pat Grimes
Non Resident: $20 single-$35 dual
238-0527 A resident is defined as someone who pays
Secretary Dottie Ganter City of Vandalia property taxes.
898-7286 Membership for anyone over 90 is free but
Travel Liz Syska you must notify the office.
Director 260-0776 Your annual membership fees help offset some of the costs
of programming and support for the Senior Center.You can also read
