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The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging-Area Agency on

Aging-9, Guernsey County Senior Services Tax Levy, Meals on Wheels Tax Levy, United Way, as well as through

Public and Private Donations & Corporate Contributions Received from County-Wide Supporters.

The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is a certified 501 (c) 3 non-profit multi-senior services

organization that has been in operation for over 48 years.

“Serving Senior Citizens Throughout Guernsey County”

similarly to how we prevent the

spread of other illnesses.

We know the critical

importance of preparation in times

like this and understand the delicate

balance between panic and

preparedness. While we do not

Dear Seniors,

Happy Easter! Spring is

often a welcomed season for

many people, especially after a

long harsh winter. Fortunately for

those of us who live in

southeastern Ohio year-round…

this winter wasn't too bad…

weather-wise that is. It was a

terrible flu season and COVID-19

Coronavirus has come to Ohio

and sadly has impacted us all.

Guernsey County Senior

Citizens Center, Inc. is concerned

about what a significant outbreak

of the Coronavirus disease 2019

(COVID-19) in Guernsey County

could mean for the vulnerable

senior citizens we serve. We are

closely monitoring information

and resources being shared by the

experts in disease control and are

putting prevention and response

plans into place. We follow health

officials recommended steps to

protect against Coronavirus

You’re Cordially Invited to Attend the

April Monthly Dinner Thursday, April 16, 2020

Dinner Served at 5:00 PM

Entertainment Begins at 6:15 PM

Entertainment~ Dinner~ Door Prizes~

Please call (740) 439-6681 today!

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS

ARE RECOMMENDED

Special Events:

BREAKFAST BUFFET Tuesday, April 7th

Easter Party

& Luncheon

Thursday,

April 9th

BIBLEWALK

MUSEUM TRIP

Tuesday, April 14th

SPRING SHOPPING TRIP Thursday, April 23rd

EASTER SUNDAY

Sunday, April 12th

Happy Easter from the Executive Director

1022 Carlisle Ave, Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Tel: 740-439-6681 Fax: 740-439-7478 Toll Free: 1-866-534-2349

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.GuernseySenior.org

Senior Times Newsletter

Volume 48 Issue 4 Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. April 2020

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

anticipate a disruption to in-home services at

this time, we will be implementing new safety

precautions for both our staff and our clients.

All congregate dining sites and Senior

Center sponsored activities at the Senior

Center are canceled until further notice.

Home delivered meals, transportation, and

homemaking services will still be provided

and available. “Grab & Go” lunches will be

available for congregate clients for pick-up

and to take home to eat from our main

facility (1022 Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge)

and satellite sites until Congregate dining

re-opens to the public.

Our senior clients and our employees

remain our utmost concern. It is our hope

healthcare professionals will find a way to end

this epidemic, but in the meantime, we will do

our best to keep everyone informed and not

cause unnecessary alarm. We want seniors to

be healthy and safe so we are doing our part to

comply with Governor DeWine’s public safety

orders and initiatives.

As with many illnesses, we know that

older adults face higher risks of contracting

COVID-19 and/or experiencing complications,

particularly if they have underlying health

conditions. We also know that the our

congregate, home-delivered meals, homemak-

ing, social & recreational activities, and

transportation services – serves as an

invaluable lifeline to Guernsey County’s most

vulnerable older adults, the majority of whom

have multiple chronic conditions and take three

or more medications daily. At a time when

seniors are struggling with hunger and one in

four lives alone, we cannot allow the threat of

COVID-19 to prevent seniors from accessing

critical senior-based services, further

increasing hunger or isolation among this

at-risk population.

We pledge to keep the public informed.

Should there be a local diagnosis of COVID-

19 within Guernsey County we will dutifully

notify the public if we will have to take further

measures to curtail or modify our services,

programs, or activities. In the mean time, here

are some helpful hints to help keep you

healthy:

Ways to prevent Infectious Diseases

Wash your hands frequently with soap

and water at least twenty seconds. Dry

hands with a clean towel or air dry.

Use alcohol based hand sanitizer when

soap and water is unavailable.

Cover your mouth with a tissue or your

sleeve when coughing or sneezing.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or

mouth with unwashed hands.

Early data suggest older people are

twice as likely to have serious COVID-19

illness. This may be because immune systems

change with age, making it harder to fight off

diseases and infection. Older adults also are

more likely to have underlying health

conditions that make it harder to cope with and

recover from illness. In addition, people of all

ages, with or without disabilities, seem to be at

higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-

19 if they have serious chronic medical

conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease.

Reducing exposure is especially important for

people at higher risk of complications!

If you are at higher risk, CDC recommends

that you:

Clean and wash your hands often.

Clean and disinfect your home: practice

routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces

(for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches,

handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks, cell

phones, electronic devices, etc…)

Stock up on supplies.

Have medical and other supplies readily

available and on hand.

Make sure you have access to

several weeks of medications and

supplies in case you need to stay

home for prolonged periods of

time.

Contact your healthcare provider

to ask about obtaining extra

necessary medications to have on

hand in case there is an outbreak

of COVID-19 in your community

and you need to stay home for a

prolonged period of time.

If you cannot get extra

medications, consider using

mail-order for medications.

Be sure to have over-the-counter

medicines and medical supplies

(tissues, etc.) to treat fever and

other symptoms. Most people will

be able to recover from COVID-

19 at home.

Stay at home as much as possible if COVID

-19 is spreading in your community.

When you go out in public, keep away from

others who are sick, limit close contact and

wash your hands often.

Avoid crowds, large gatherings, especially

in poorly ventilated spaces.

Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air

travel. Stay up to date on CDC Travel Health

Notices.

Plan now for what you will do if you, or

people you rely on for support, become ill.

We continue to formulate contingency

plans for our services, especially if our office

or partner locations must close. We will

continue to do whatever needs to be done to

protect our vulnerable seniors and make sure

that we can still provide nutrition,

homemaking, transportation, and the other

many senior-based services senior citizens

need every day. Please know that my staff

and I are deeply committed to promoting

good, safe, health protocols while also

preventing social isolation for the seniors we

serve and we will continue to update you on

our preparedness plans. As of the time this

newsletter went to print we are still planning to

go forward with our Older Americans Month

festivities and celebrations in May. We will

keep you updated and informed should we be

required to change or postpone our plans. If

you have any questions or want more specific

details, please feel free to contact the Guernsey

County Senior Citizens Center, by calling at

(740) 439-6681.

I wish you a very happy and blessed

Easter Holiday. Stay well. God Bless. And

please keep washing your hands!

Have a Happy Easter Sincerely,

Shon E. Gress Shon E. Gress, MSHCS, BSC

Executive Director/CEO

Certified Administrator of Aging Services


The Violet

Down in a green and shady bed,

A modest violet grew; Its stalk was bent, it hung its

head as if to hide from view. And yet it was a

lovely flower, its color bright and fair; It might

have graced a rosy bower, Instead of hiding there.

Yet thus it was content to bloom, In modest tints

arrayed; and there diffused a sweet perfume,

Within the silent shade. Then let me to the valley

go, This pretty flower to see; That I may also learn

to grow In Sweet humility.

By: Jane Taylor 1783-1824

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/covid-19-cruise-ship

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

April 2020

CENSUS 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The 2020 Census is closer than you think!

Here’s a quick refresher of what it is and why it’s essential that everyone is counted.

Everyone counts. The census counts every person living in the United States once, only once,

and in the right place.

It’s about fair representation. Every 10 years the results of the census are used to reapportion

the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.

It’s in the Constitution. The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be

counted every 10 years. The first census was in 1790.

It’s about $675 billion. The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants, and

support to states, counties, and communities are based on census data. That money is spent on

schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs.

It’s about redistricting. After each decade’s census, state officials redraw the boundaries of the

congressional and state legislative districts in their states to account for population shifts.

Taking part is your civic duty. Completing the census is mandatory: it’s a way to participate in

our democracy and say “I COUNT!”

Census data are being used all around you. Residents use the census to support community

initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life, and consumer advocacy. Businesses use census

data to decide where to build factories, offices, and stores, which create jobs. Local governments

use the census for public safety and emergency preparedness. Real estate developers use the

census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods.

Your privacy is protected. It’s against the law for the Census Bureau to publicly release your

responses in any way that could identify you or your household. By law, your responses cannot

be used against you and can only be used to produce statistics.

2020 will be easier than ever. In 2020, you will be able to respond to the census online.

You can help. You are the expert –we need your ideas on the best way to make sure everyone in

your community gets counted.

Where can I go to learn more? You can learn more about the 2020 Census by visiting

2020census.gov.

April 2020

Senior day flyer

For additional Information, or to reserve & purchase tickets, visit Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

or call (740) 439-6681.

Due to tremendous attendance, we regrettably cannot hold tickets for this event.

Prime Rib

Bacon Wrapped Baked Potato w/ Butter & Sour Cream

Lemon Butter Asparagus

Fresh Fruit Kabob

Dinner Roll & Butter

Chocolate Dessert

Iced Tea, Water & Coffee

Guest Speaker Jay Hendren

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

12:15 PM

1:00 PM

Biodegradable Balloon Launch

Welcome, Awards, & Invocation

Luncheon

Guest Speaker

Door Prizes

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. 1022 Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Please plan to join Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. in celebrating “Older Americans Month” by attending this

very special luncheon.

You are cordially invited to attend the


Wednesdays are a Great Day for Sewing The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center

sewing group meets every Wednesday from 9:00 AM

until 11:30 AM. They are always making new items

that are available for purchase. If you are looking for

someone to mend a pair of slacks or shorten a set of

curtains, they may be able to help. Unfortunately, they

are unable to work on any type of jean material. Please

visit the Senior Center or call (740) 439-6681 for

additional information.

Blood Pressure & Wellness Checks Health checks are provided at the Guernsey County

Senior Citizens Center every Wednesday from 9:30

AM -11:00 AM. Our Senior Center’s friendly nurse

will be happy to check your blood pressure, pulse, and

weight. For more information, please stop by the guest

services desk or call (740) 439-6681.

Birthday Party & Luncheon

Wednesday, April 1st Join us at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center

in singing “Happy Birthday” to all who are celebrating

a birthday in April on Wednesday, April 1st at 11:30

AM. Cake and ice cream will be served following a

delicious lunch. Reservations are suggested and can be

made by calling (740) 439-6681 or visiting the guest

services desk of the Senior Center.

Come Socialize and Have Fun by

Playing Cards Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center has

several opportunities for you to participate in this

fun activity.

Tuesdays- Pinochle

Wednesdays- Bridge

Thursdays- Open Cards

Fridays- Euchre

All card groups are held from 12:00 PM until 3:00

PM and there is no cost or reservation needed to join.

We hope to see you soon!

Bible Study Group A non-denominational Bible study group, which is

led by Mary Cowgill, is held at Guernsey County

Senior Citizens Center every Thursday morning from

10:00 AM –11:30 AM. Each meeting will begin with

an hour of spiritual study followed by a video of

historical Old Testament study. If you have any

questions about this group, please visit the guest

services desk of the Senior Center.

April Employee Birthdays

Gloria O’ Connor 6th

Susan Stuebe 10th

Susan Bennett 18th

Laura May 18th

Matthew Wolfe 19th

Regan Rossiter 20th

Frank Johnson 26th

Craft with Stephanie

Sponsored by Hospice

Wednesday, April 1st Hospice of Guernsey will be sponsoring

a craft class at the Guernsey County

Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday,

April 1st at 1:00 PM. Come join

Stephanie as she leads the class in

creating a unique wooden cross wall

hanging. There is no cost for the class

and all supplies are included. The class

can only accommodate 12 participants

and preregistration is required. To make

your reservation for this class, please

visit the guest services desk or call

(740) 439-6681.


Book Club Meeting

Thursday, April 2nd Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Book

Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at

12:00 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for

Thursday. April 2nd Please be sure to bring one of

your favorite books for discussion. We hope to see

you then.

Walking Group on Fridays The Guernsey County Senior Citizens walking

group meets at the Armory, located in the Cambridge

City Park, during the winter months on the first,

second, and fourth Fridays of each month from 10:00

AM to 11:00 AM. Bottled water is provided to

walkers. In the case of inclement weather you will

receive a personal phone call informing you of a

cancellation or location change. If you are interested

in joining this group, please call Kylee at (740)439-

6681.

Craft on Monday Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center invites

you to join our in-house crafting group on Mondays

from 8:30 AM –11:00 AM. Please visit the Senior

Center and see the display of one of a kind, beautiful

crafts for public sale, including floral arrangements,

all occasion cards and much more.

Free Hearing Screening

Monday, April 6th Hearing Life will be offering free hearing

screenings at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Center on Monday, April 6th from 9:00 AM to 12:00

noon. Screenings are by appointment only. If you

would like to take advantage of this free service,

please schedule your appointment with the senior

center by calling (740)439-6681 or visiting the guest

services desk.

Breakfast Buffet

Tuesday, April 7th The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will

be hosting a monthly Breakfast Buffet on Tuesday,

April 7th at 9:00 AM. The delicious special menu will

include: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Hash Brown,

Sausage Gravy & Biscuit and Assorted Fresh Fruit.

Coffee, Water and a variety of Fruit Juices will also be

served. To make your reservations for this event,

please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. You

may also stop by the guest services desk.

It’s all about Quilting on Tuesdays Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center quilting

group is held each Tuesday beginning at 9:00 AM. If

you have a quilt top that you would like to have

quilted, they will do that for you at a reasonable fee.

Please visit the Senior Center to see all the beautiful

quilts on display for purchase. For more information,

please call (740) 439-6681.

Coloring Group Held

Each Monday Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Center hosts a coloring group which

meets each Monday from 12:30 PM -

1:30 PM. the class takes place in the

comfort of the living room. All

supplies for the class are provided and

there is no cost to participate but

donations are always welcome. If you

would like additional information,

please all the Senior Center

at (740) 439-6681.

April 2020

“Clothes Closet” for Seniors Every Tuesday You are invited to come and shop for FREE at our

“Senior Clothes Closet” on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM

–12:00 PM at the Senior Center. Our friendly clothes

closet volunteers, Shirley Kurtz and Rachel Milligan,

will assist you with finding any seasonally appropriate

clothing items that you may need. Donations of clean,

slightly used clothing items are also appreciated. For

more details, please call (740) 439-6681 or stop by

during posted hours.

It’s Line Dancing Time on Tuesdays Enjoy an afternoon of line dancing at Guernsey

County Senior Citizens Center every Tuesday from

3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Cost is by donation and no

reservations are required to participate. If you

would like additional information, please contact the

Senior Center by calling (740) 439-6681.

Guest Speaker Jarvis Law

Thursday, April 9th Make your plans to join us as guest

speaker, Mary Beth Panepocci from

Jarvis Law speaks about Trust. Mary

Beth will be here on Thursday, April

9th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. To

make your reservation for this informative discussion,

please contact the guest services desk by calling (740)

439-6681.

Closed on Good Friday

Friday, April 10th

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center

will be Closed on Friday, April 10th in

observance of the Good Friday holiday. There

will also be no lunches or activities at any of

the satellite sites. For your nutritional well-

being and convenience, frozen meals are

always available prior to the holidays and

should be used on the dates in which the

Senior Center is closed. If you have any

questions or concerns, please call (740) 439-

6681.

Thank you to AETNA for sponsoring Fun

Bingo on Monday, April 13th

Red Hat Diva Meeting & Luncheon

Monday, April 13th The Red Hat Divas will be having their monthly

meeting and luncheon on Monday, April 13th. They

will meet at Chelsa’s Restaurant (the old Lanning

Restaurant) located at 313 Dewey Avenue, Cambridge

at 12:00 Noon. Lunch will be on your own off the

menu. To make your reservations, please contact the

Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.

Easter Party & Luncheon

Thursday, April 9th

We would love to have you join us at the

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center for our

Easter Party & Luncheon on Thursday, April 9th at

11:00 AM. We will begin with an “eggciting” Easter

egg hunt followed by a delicious meal. To make your

reservations for this delightful event, please hop on

by the guest services desk or call (740) 439-6681.

Sunday, April 12, 2020

April 2020

Bible Walk Biblical Wax Museum Trip

Tuesday, April 14th Take an unforgettable Walk of Faith through the

Bible on Tuesday, April 14th as the Guernsey County

Senior Citizen’s Center travels to Mansfield to Ohio’s

only wax museum. The bus will depart at 8:00 AM for

Bible Walk Museum. This world renowned life-size

wax museum features over 78 scenes and 300 wax

figures. Each scene is complemented by individual

wall murals, authentic costuming and is also

underscored by original music and narration. The trip

will begin with a Life of Christ Tour, followed by

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” monologue skit and

lunch. Lunch is included in the cost of the trip and the

menu includes: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes &

Gravy, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Dinner Roll &

Butter, Beverage and Dessert. After lunch, we will

enjoy the Miracles of the Old Testament Tour before

heading home. We will return to the Senior Center at

4:30 PM. To make your reservation, please call (740)

439-6681 or stop by the guest services desk.

Cost: Members: $32.00 Non Members: $40.00

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting

Tuesday, April 14th

According to the National Institute on Aging

Alzheimer’s Disease is an irreversible, progressive

brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and

thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out

the simplest of tasks. In most people, the symptoms

appear in the mid-60s and is the most common cause

of dementia among older adults. Individuals who are impacted by this disease often

need support and have many questions. The Senior

Center hosts an Alzheimer’s Support Group on the

second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM. The next

meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14. If you

would like additional information, please contact

group leader, Mary Jo Moorhead, at (740) 685-8764.

Guest Speaker David Lukens of VRI

Wednesday, April 15th “Preserve your independence”. On Wednesday,

April 15th at 11:00 AM, guest speaker David Lukens

will be with us to give an overview of emergency

response systems products and services offered by

VRI. For more information about this event, please

contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.

**Note-Time Change**

Monthly Senior Dinner

Thursday, April 16th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be

hosting your Monthly Senior Dinner on Thursday,

April 16th at 5:00 PM beginning with welcome and

introductions. Dinner will follow with the special

menu to include: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Glazed

Baby Carrots, Pineapple Tidbits, Dinner Roll & Butter,

and Carrot Cake with Cream cheese Icing for dessert.

Coffee, Iced Tea and Water will also be served. After

dinner, sit back, relax and enjoy live entertainment and

door prize giveaways to conclude the evening. If you

would like to make your reservations for this delightful

evening, please visit the guest services desk or for your

convenience, you may call (740) 439-6681.

Commodity Pick-Up

Friday, April 17th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center partners

with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in providing a

Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The next

distribution will be held on Friday, April 17th from

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We ask that you please

pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you

have any questions, please call Kylee at (740) 439-

6681.


Guernsey County Genealogy Society

Monday, April 20th On Monday, April 20th, Guernsey County

Genealogy Society will be speaking at 1:00 PM. This

will be an informative talk about keeping track of your

kids, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren.

They will cover the basic how to’s, along with Family

Group Sheets-a form that holds all the dates of birth &

death and location of those events. They will also pass

along information that is held on the United States

Census. To register for this class, please contact the

Senior Center at (740) 439-6681 or visit the guest

services desk.

Spring Shopping Trip at the Highlands

Thursday, April 23rd On Thursday, April 23rd, Guernsey County Senior

Citizens Center will be traveling to the Highlands for a

Spring Shopping Trip. The bus will depart at 8:30 AM

and return at 4:30 PM. Lunch will be on your own at

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. To make your reservation,

please visit the guest services desk or call (740) 439-

6681.

Cost: Members: $20.00 Non Members: $28.00

Byesville Dinner

Tuesday, April 28th Join friends at the Byesville Satellite Site, located

at the Stop-Nine Senior Center, Southgate Rd, Byes-

ville, for the Monthly Senior Dinner on Tuesday,

April 28th beginning at 4:00 PM. The delicious menu

will include: Breaded Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast,

Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Applesauce,

and Pineapple Upside Down Cake for dessert.. Iced

Tea, Water and Coffee will also be served. To make

your reservations, please contact the Senior Center at

(740) 439-6681.

Loaned Equipment Closet Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center

offers a Medical Equipment closet whereby seniors

can borrow assistive devices. If you are in need of

medical equipment, please check with the Senior

Center, we may be able to help. Our current inventory

includes:

Wheel Chairs and Transport Chairs Traditional Walkers and Rollators Bedside Commodes and Toilet Seat Risers Shower Chairs Canes and Crutches For additional information, please see a friendly

staff member when you are visiting the Guernsey

County Senior Citizens Center or for your

convenience, you may also call (740) 439-6681.

Legal Assistance Available Do you need a will revised or updated? If you

need help composing a legal document or would just

like to talk with an attorney about a private

matter...no matter what your non-criminal legal issues

might be, we can help! Guernsey County Senior

Citizens Center will gladly assist you with Title III

legal assistance of a non-criminal nature costing up to

$250 per person per year. Services and appointments

are arranged by our staff and provided by local

attorneys for your personal convenience. We will

also provide transportation to and from the attorney’s

office if requested. For more information regarding

Title III legal services or legal-aide assistance for a

senior citizen living in Guernsey County, or to set up

a legal consultation or appointment, please contact

Amy at the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.


GCSCC Memberships Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers

social memberships for seniors 50 years and older.

The cost is a yearly $7.00 donation and entitles you to

receive your informative monthly newsletter. You may

also be able to receive your newsletter by email. For

more information, please call or visit the Senior

Center at (740) 439-6681. We would like to welcome

our new members that joined in the months of

February and March:

Sandy White DonWarner

Pat Warner Cathy Valentine

John Lowe Ursel Leep

Pam Leep Betty Wright

Marshall Winchester Terry Phipps

Phil Graff Kristy Graff

Danielle Gilmore Frank Pots

James Burns Anne Burns

Linda Conrad Darlene Roberts

Bonnie Kerns Charles Kerns

Cliff Dyer Greg Heppner

Tana Casarez Linda Krause

Richard Krause Cathy Luczak

Janet Bonnell Ellis Bonnell

Mary Ann Honkus Dutch Hanes

Shirley Hanes Dorothy Stevens

David McKim Gladys Jane Hogan

Mary Ann Ford Shirley Cooper

Jo Ellen Evans Harry Evans

Carmaleta McGoha

“Thank You” To All Those Who Support

Our Mission Of Serving Local Older Adults The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and

the services we provide depend largely on the

kindness and generosity of our supporters. We would

like to take this opportunity to personally thank each

and every special individual who made a generous

contribution or special donation to the mission of the

Senior Center during the months of February and

March:

Betty Davis

Buzz & Randi Bakes & Becky Sims

Michael Bakos

Bob Hendershot

Shirley Stutz

Norman Behrendt

Ann McNemar

Alice Stewart

Betty Moore

Lori Hall

Nancy Bates

Robert McKee

*Nancy Kennedy

*In Memory of Jacob Kennedy

Patty Arnold

Margery Gress

Jerome & Marlene Durant

Lori Price

Donna Burke

Alice Stewart

The Towne House

Country Bits & Pieces

Rosetta Blackwood

David Pierce

Ann Lawrence vendor Country Bits & Pieces

*Karen Green

*In Memory of Betty Greenwalt

Karen Lawrence

Lloyd Purvis

Debbie Honeywell

Carolyn Donahue

Liz Clark

Don Frisbee

Sharon Lewis

Karen Green

Connie Secrest

Nancy Buchanan

Angela Young

Melissa Duffey

JoAnn Swank

Patty Reed

Bobbie Kullman

Marg Stillion

John & Karen Shipley

Paul & Phyllis Robey

Jean & Jeff Spring

Helen McKee

Pat Graven


Hoist your sails and come out to gather your plunder

at the

May 6, 2020

Older Adult Extravaganza

NEW CLASS!!

Will Start on April 6th, if there is at least 6 participants signed up.

Classes will be held on Monday’s from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

in the living room at the Senior Center.

DURING THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN TO:

view falls as controllable set goals for increasing activity make changes to reduce fall risks at home exercise to increase strength and balance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone concerned about falls Anyone interested in improving balance,

flexibility and strength Anyone who has fallen in the past Anyone who has restricted activities because of

falling concerns

Matter of Balance includes eight sessions for a small group .

If you are interested in signing up or have any questions please call

Kylee at (740) 439-6681

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the

Pritchard-Laughlin Civic Center

7033 Glenn Highway Cambridge, Ohio

For adults 60 and over and their caregivers!

Free Admission!

Vendors include: Theo’s, Northeast Photo Booth, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Simply EZ, SEORMC, Wheeling

Hospital and many more

Need local transportation? Call

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center (740) 432-3838!

Giveaways galore!


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2020 US Census

Laptops available at GCSCC You should be receiving information about the US

Census in the mail in March. You can respond online,

by mail or by phone. If you would like assistance,

please feel free to stop by the guest services desk and

we will be glad to help you. If you prefer to respond

online, you are welcome to use one of our available

laptops here at the senior center. For more information

please call or visit the Guernsey County Senior

Citizens Center at (740) 439-6681.

Address Changes Your thoughtfulness helps us save money on

postage and mailing costs. Please remember if you

have recently moved or have a new P.O. Box, or

address, please report these changes to the Senior

Center by stopping by & visiting with us or call (740)

439-6681. We want to keep in contact with you and

make certain you receive your monthly “Senior Times

Newsletter.”

~Thank you~

Energy Assistance Available to Reconnect/

Avoid Disconnection of Utilities Ohio’s electric and natural gas customers have the

opportunity to use the Winter Reconnect Order

(WRO) during the winter heating season from

October 15th through April 15th to reconnect or to

avoid disconnection of their utilities. The WRO

applies only to Ohio’s investor-owned electric and

natural gas utilities and does not apply to municipally

-owned utilities or rural electric co-ops. To apply,

contact your utility company.

The order allows any electric or natural gas

customer of an investor-owned utility to avoid

disconnection or to reconnect their service for $175,

even if the customer owes more and cannot afford to

pay the entire balance.

It is always recommended to speak with a

representative of the utility company or your local

community action agency before using the WRO.

Contact your local community action agency,

located at 185 S 2nd St, Byesville, by calling (740)

685-2422 or (740) 685-2423 for additional

information. If you would like someone to assist you

in talking to your utility company, you can call the

Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) by calling

1-800-686-7826.

Dollar Energy Fund & Neighbor To

Neighbor Program Assistance Dollar Energy Fund and AEP Ohio have teamed

up to create a program that will assist low-income

AEP Ohio customers who have difficulty paying their

electric bill. The program will provide eligible

customers with a utility assistance grant applied

directly to the AEP Ohio bill. This grant will help

low-income customers maintain or restore their basic

electric service.

Eligible Households

1. Must be a customer of AEP

2. Be at or below 200% of the Poverty Income

Guidelines (FPIGs), a family of four earning up to

$48,499.92 per year is eligible.

3. Have made a sincere effort of payment on their

AEP bill. A sincere effort is a minimum of

$75 in the last 90 days. Exceptions for senior

citizens will apply.

4. Have a minimum balance of $100 on their AEP

bill.

For a Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program referral,

contact: Area Agency on Aging, Region 9 at (740)

439-2294 or 1-800-945-4250.

Information provided by The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Council


March for Meals Dinner with Desserts Bake-Off

A special thank you to everyone who helped make the 2020 March for Meals Dinner with Desserts Bake-Off a sweet success. Especially to all of our fabulous bakers:

Suzette Tidrick

Continuing Healthcare Solutions @ Beckett House

Altercare Summit Acres

Joyce Anderson-SEORMC

Rose Kopyar

Rachel Milligan

Hospice of Guernsey

Kathy Wray Billie Wilson-Astoria Place of

Cambridge

Marsha Kerr

Amanda Cox-Nothing But Chocolate

Altercare of Cambridge

Congratulations to our winners:

People’s Choice

Billie Wilson of Astoria Place of Cambridge

1st Place

Rachel Milligan

2nd Place Stacey Clark-Frame of Altercare Summit

Acres

3rd Place

Marsha Kerr


The transportation department

hours of operation are

Guernsey County

Senior Citizens

Center can help!

Guernsey County

Senior Citizens

Citizen Center, Inc.

Provides

Homemaking

Services

Home health care providers can visit your home and

provide routine homemaking services such as cleaning,

laundry, essential shopping, and meal preparation.

Home health care workers also provide in-home help with

personal care to promote and maintain essential personal

hygiene, which also encourages improved self-image and

good self-esteem.

As with all of our services, Homemaking is provided on a

“Donation Only” basis.

If you are interested in our Homemaking services, or have

additional questions, please call

(740) 432-6617!

Do you need a ride to &

from your doctor

appointments?

We transport senior citizens, age 60 &

older, to medical appointments and

wellness exams, and many other

non-medical transportation locations

within Guernsey County, Ohio.

24 - 48 hour advance notice is

recommended. Hours and services may

be limited based upon fleet availability.

For additional information on these

services, please contact Brandon Matthews or

Roger Davis at (740) 432-3838.

Saturday Transportation

8:00 AM –1:00 PM


Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center’s Satellite Site News

Cumberland The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center

Cumberland satellite site is located at the Cumberland

United Methodist Church, 437 W. Main St, Cumberland,

Ohio. Lunches will be served each Tuesday and Friday at

11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The meals are “by donation only”

for guests over 60 years of age (Recommended donation is

$2.50) and $5.50 for guests under 60. If you are interested

in being a guest at the Cumberland site for lunch, please

call the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740)

439-5717 before 10:00 AM on the day you would like to

visit.

Byesville The Byesville satellite site is located at the Stop Nine

Senior activities building across from the Stop Nine Church

of Christ. Lunches are served Mondays, Tuesdays,

Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM.

Golden Sixties are held at the facility on Thursdays with

lunch provided by the Senior Center. Lunches are “by

donation only” for guests over 60 years of age

(Recommended donation is $2.50) and $5.50 for guests

under 60. If you are interested in joining your friends and

family at the Byesville Satellite Site for lunch, please call

the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740) 439-

5717 before 10:00 AM on the day you would like to visit

the site.

Londonderry The Londonderry satellite site is located at the Freeport

Masonic Lodge just outside of Londonderry. Lunches are

served on Monday and Thursdays from 11:30 AM until

1:00 PM. Lunches are “by donation only” for guests over

60 years of age (Recommended donation is $2.50) and

$5.50 for guests under 60. Please watch your monthly

newsletter for updates. If you would like to join us for

lunch, please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-5717 or

toll free at 1-800-534-2349 before 10:00 AM on the day

you would like to visit the site.

Pleasant City The Pleasant City satellite site is located at the Pleasant

City United Methodist Church, 400 Main St, Pleasant City,

Ohio. Lunches will be served each Monday and Thursday

at 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The meals are “by donation

only” for guests over 60 years of age (Recommended

donation is $2.50) and $5.50 for guests under 60. If you are

interested in being a guest at the Pleasant City site for

lunch, please call the Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Center at (740) 439-5717 before 10:00 AM on the day you

would like to visit the site.

If you would like additional information

on the medication disposal pouches or

have any questions, please call

Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Center at (740) 439-6681.

Kathi Albertson Guernsey County Farm Bureau Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

CHOICES

Medications can be dropped off at the

Senior Center between the hours of

8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday

through Friday.

Guernsey County Senior Citizens

Center has received special pouches

in which to dispose of unused

medications.

Keeping prescription medications out

of the wrong hands is one of the most

important ways in which to

prevent drug abuse and protect

our community. Disposing of

unused or expired medicines in

the proper way can sometimes be a

challenge.


Thanks to great partnerships with:

April 2020

Healthy Meals & Nutrition

Friendly Reminder Regarding Assessments A requirement of Ohio Department of Aging is for providers, such as Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, to conduct routine assessments and updates on every senior citizen, age 60 years and older, whom we serve. We will conduct client/participant assessments at different times throughout the year. We kindly ask for your assistance and cooperation as we complete these assessments. If you have any questions regarding the assessment process, please contact or call any member of the Senior Center staff at (740) 439-6681.

Guernsey County Meals on Wheels offers nutrition services to area seniors. We provide home delivered meals and on site lunches. If you are a senior age 60 or older, the suggested donation is $2.50, for anyone under 60, the cost is $5.50. For additional information, please contact Hollia Husk at (740) 439-5717.

Home Delivered Meals Available throughout Guernsey County

Hot, home-style, nutritious, well-balanced home delivered meals are available to eligible individuals age 60 and older, living in Guernsey County, with nutritional need. Meals are delivered Monday - Friday and are provided by Meals on Wheels Guernsey County. Homemade, pre-prepared frozen meals are available for weekends and holidays upon request. Emergency meals (to have on hand during periods of inclement weather) are also provided in each home during the winter months. Special meals (diabetic, low-salt, puree, diverticulitis, liquid, etc...) are also available. If you are interested in receiving home delivered meals, please contact Meals on Wheels Guernsey County at (740) 439-5717.

Disabled Veterans of Any Age are Eligible to Receive Home Delivered Meals

Disabled veterans of any age are eligible to receive nutritious home delivered meals provided by the Guernsey County Meals on Wheels program. To receive this service, you must be a disabled veteran (no matter what age) living in Guernsey County. If you are interested in this service or have any additional questions, please contact Hollia Husk at (740) 439-5717. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service.

Ensure® & Glucerna® Supplemental Beverages Available

Supplemental nutritional beverage shakes are available at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and come in four delicious flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Butter Pecan, all at a discounted rate. A case, which consists of 24 - 8 ounce cans, of regular Ensure is $20, Ensure plus is $22, and Glucerna is $43. To place an order, please stop and visit with Brandon Matthews, Transportation Supervisor, or call (740) 432-3838.

Continental Breakfast Offered Every Morning

A continental breakfast of items such as cereal, toast etc., is offered each morning at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM for senior citizens age 60 and older. The recommended breakfast donation is $2.50. Reservations are not required. If you would like additional information about this or any of the Senior Center’s nutrition programs, please call (740) 439-5717.

Nutritious Home Delivered Meals

available to help clients recover Sustaining good nutrition and a healthy diet are

beneficial to your recovery and wellbeing. The

Meals as you Mend program is designed to provide

recent patients of Southeastern Med who are

residents of Guernsey County and at least 60 years

of age with 30 nutritious, hot, home delivered

meals at no cost once they are discharged and plan

to return home. If you would like additional

information on the Meals as you Mend program,

please ask a nurse or social worker at Southeastern

Med or please call Meals on Wheels Guernsey

County at (740) 439-5717.

April 2020

4/1 Verla Carpenter

William Flowers

Linda Hahn

Pat McKee

James Patterson

4/2 June Boyer

Vivian Geese

Bertie Roe

4/3 Anne Bell

Pete Smith

4/4 Teresa Bistor

Carolyn Borntrager

4/5 Barbara Bates

4/6 Mary Craig

Emily Paslay

Harvey Simon

4/7 Mary Ann Brown

Terry Deem

Ron Harding

Marvin Martin

Ann McNemar

Charlie Weaver

4/8 Ruth Carter

Elsie Dodd

Peggy Goss

Robert Kennedy

Grace Milburn

Mary Ann Murray

Judy Ross

4/9 Gertrude Kidder

Cathy Lynn Pietranton

4/10 Eleanor Davis

Helena Killiany

Thelma Roe

Susan Stuebe

4/11 Peggy Blackburn

Floyd Duhamel

Marilyn Krak

Bob Roberts

Ron Scott

4/12 Carolyn Allen

Athelinda Brown

Raymond Maple

4/14 Marcia Beatty

Charlene Downing

Myron Gilcher

Shirley Miller

4/15 Darla Craig

Cindy Lyons

Donna Orahoske

4/16 Karen Pyle

Darlene Richards

Betty Wright

4/17 Joseph Kleinatland

Cathy Luczak

4/18 Michael Grove

Angela Hajzak

Eileen Hess

Maxine Shaw

4/19 Sharon Bean

Reda Blasenhauer

Jo E. Lucas

Audrey Warner

4/20 Janice Thomas

4/21 Paula Craig

Walter Faykus

Joyce Frame

Robert Green

Shirley Hanes

Orland Rhodes

Joy Shirer

Eileen Sickles

Helena Tewksbury

4/22 Leeanna Lowe

Lois Martin

Duane Murdock

Janice Richardson

Betty Sivard

4/23 Linda Locher

Martha Moore

Bernard Whetstone

4/24 Walter Kierstein

Lena Lambert

4/25 Yvonne Frontz

Marydell Galloway

4/26 Betty Davis

Patricia Graven

Linda Jennings

4/27 Anne Burns

Mary Ownes

Darlene Pinkerton

Ellen Stottsberry

4/28 Allison Bailey

Eloise Gray

Fawn Wayble

4/29 Joan Hill

William Whipple

4/30 Nancy Lewis

Happy Birthday!

From all of Your Friends & Associates

at the Guernsey County

Senior Citizens Center!

April 2020 Birthdays


F D P V S R Y G H O I J I O F F J C E B M I B O B T

S U S A O U E L A C O L T V I H O N S U M S R L E C

C I N G R L O G E I G T B O L Y G V M T U G Q A N E

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D B B O R A S C T N T F G I W T O O I I F E H V I A

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April 2020

Transportation Services- Our courteous and professional van drivers personally escort senior citizens to medical

exams and appointments; shopping and personal business trips; to pick-up prescription medications at pharmacies; to

senior nutrition sites; and a host of other senior wellness related facilities. 24-hour advance reservations are required.

Homemaking- Home health care providers can visit your home and provide routine homemaking services such as

cleaning, laundry, essential shopping, and meal preparation. Home health care workers also provide in-home help

with Personal Care to promote and maintain essential personal hygiene, which also encourages improved self-image

and good self-esteem.

Home Delivered “Meals on Wheels”- Hot, home style, nutritious, well-balanced home delivered meals are available

Monday-Friday. Frozen meals are available for weekends and holidays. Emergency meals (to have on hand during

periods of inclement weather) are also provided in each home during the winter months.

Morning Breakfast Program-GCSCC serves a nutritious breakfast each weekday at the Senior Center and delivers

nutritious breakfasts each day to nutritionally at-risk older adults (Partially funded by United Way of Guernsey

County).

Congregate Meals- Hot, nutritious meals are provided in a group social setting Monday-Friday at the Guernsey

County Senior Citizens Center and our many Senior Nutrition Sites, which include; Cambridge Heights Apartments,

Stop Nine Senior Center-Byesville, Londonderry, Cumberland, and Pleasant City. Meals are also served every

Thursday at “Golden Sixties” located at the Stop Nine Church of Christ, Byesville, Ohio. Reservations are encour-

aged and recommended.

Legal Assistance- Legal work of a non-criminal nature (up to $250.00) is available for seniors age 60 and over.

Legal services subjects such as wills, power of attorney, real estate, probate, etc.… are provided by local attorneys.

PASSPORT- The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is a certified “PASSPORT Qualified Facility” in close

cooperation with the Ohio Department of Aging and Area Agency on Aging-Region 9 (740) 439-4478.

Telephone Reassurance- To insure the continued well-being of elderly individuals who are isolated or homebound,

our professional staff and volunteers provide regular telephone contact to monitor their safety and well-being.

Medical Assessments- Qualified medical personnel provide blood pressure and pulse screenings each week.

Cholesterol and blood sugar examinations, vision assessments, hearing screenings, and other wellness related

screenings are also available throughout the year.

Educational Programs- Regular scheduled presentations and classes are conducted on subjects of interest to inform,

enlighten, and inspire older adults and to stimulate mental activity.

Information & Referral- Individuals are given names, telephone numbers, and addresses of private and public

organizations that can assist them with meeting their needs.

Social Activities & Special Events- Social and recreational activities occur daily here at the senior center. Activities

include; Quilting, Crafting, Exercise, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Painting, Computer Classes, Euchre, Bridge, Monthly

Theme Dinners, Square Dancing, Aerobics, Music, Entertainment, and much more!

Volunteer Respite Program- This program is operated by our trained volunteers who can assist in providing

caregivers with a much needed and temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities, providing them with

rejuvenated respite. If you are caring for an older adult at least 60 years of age and need a much-needed break or are

interested in serving as a Volunteer Respite, please contact us today.

Senior Supplemental Food Commodities Program – Monthly Food Program that provides 30-35 pounds of

groceries each month (cheese every other month) to almost 360 seniors who are at least age 60 and meet income

Federal Poverty Guideline eligibility criteria.

All services are provided on a “Donation Only” basis. Seniors will not be denied services

based on their ability or inability to make a donation. Contact us today at (740) 439-6681!

Serving Guernsey County Seniors

Providing Quality Services & Programs for over 48 years

Services provided by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center Inc.

“A 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Multi-Senior Services

Organization That Provides Beneficial

Programs & Services to Older Adults Living

throughout Guernsey County”

April 2020

BECOME A SOCIAL MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CENTER

Some people think they will never be old enough to join the Senior Center...staying active and

engaged in all aspects of community life is the key to improved health and longevity. So, why

wait...become a social member today!

Your membership card can be obtained by making a $7.00 annual donation

Other benefits include, but are not limited to;

Receiving your own personal copy of the “Senior Times” monthly newsletter.

Discounts on day trips & other activities.

Birthday card greeting on your birthday.

Advance notification about new activities, services, and programs.

Your own personal copy of each month’s menu & menu items for both congregate &

home delivered meals.

And much, much more!

PLEASE CALL 740-439-6681 to learn more about becoming a new social member today!

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