The Chaplain’s Corner

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October 2018

Walk to End Alzheimer’s By: Amelia Glenchur, Community Life Services

Coordinator

Practically everyone knows someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. One in every 10 people over the age of 65 has it...and 65 is young!

CVM residents, staff, volunteers, family, and friends came to-gether to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 15th at Voice of America Park.

Thanks to all your contributions we raised over $1,000! Thank you to all who walked and contributed to this great cause! We are looking forward to an even bigger turnout from our Village in 2019.

What a Bash! By: Julia Larimer, Director of Community Life Services

Due to rains coming up north from tropical storms, we had to move our 2nd Annual Grandparents’ Day Bash indoors, but still had a fantastic time! Over 225 residents and their families came out to celebrate grandparents.

Guests enjoyed performances by The Gentlemen of Swing and Full Moon Ranch in the Chapel, and The Roaring 20’s Quartet performed throughout the main halls. Families posed for pictures in front of the fire-place (Reminder: use #CVMgdp2018 on Facebook and Instagram!).

Generations came together for caricatures, games, balloon animals (and aliens, and footballs, and head-pieces, and rings>) and of course, food. In spite of the weather, the food trucks still came and put on a great meal for our guests underneath the carport!

We hope you had a wonderful time with friends and family at this event. We love bringing people together and helping make memories and traditions. And now we know that we can absolutely do this indoors or outdoors, so be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s bash — Saturday, September 14th (always on the second Saturday in September).

PS — We have lots of pictures from the Bash by professional photographer Steve Ziegelmeyer, but we need consent to share them! Please consider signing a consent form which you can get from Julia Larimer.

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October Birthdays

This information is available to CVM residents.

October Anniversaries


If we have missed your birthday or anniversary or have the wrong date, please call the Front Desk at

398-1486 and let us know. We’ll do our best to correct it for next time.

The Village Clinic: 478-3974

Nursing services provided by Gem City Home Care for our Garden Home Residents

Hours

• Monday 11:30am-12:30pm at 7169 Crescent

• Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm at 7169 Crescent

• Wednesday 10:30am-11:30am in the Doctor’s Clinic in the Main Building

• Thursday 11:30am-12:30pm at 7169 Crescent

• Friday 11:30am-12:30pm at 7169 Crescent

Need assistance at night, on the weekend, or a holiday? Call 518-4378.

Resident Directory Updates

Please Add

• This information is available to CVM residents








Transportation: 701-3415

Available Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

• $1.25/mile, or

• $18/hour to have driver stay

• $15/12 non-medical trips within 5 miles (Concierge Card)

• $30/month non-medical trips within 5 miles (Unlimited Concierge)

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The Chaplain’s Corner

By: Chaplain Tom Moll

Chapel Services The good Lord willing, October will begin a new sermon series to our Sunday worship services as we sin-gle out and study “The Promises of God.” Services are at 10am and 7pm. A different promise from the Lord will be studied each week. This will be an encouraging series for everyone who attends. Come be in-spired by God’s Word, sing some of your favorite hymns, and join dozens of others in powerful worship.

Wednesday Bible Study What about the book of Revelation? Our Wednesday Bible Study will begin a study of this marvelous New Testament book beginning October 3 at 10am in the chapel.

Revelation tells us a lot about a Christian’s future home in Heaven, about the defeat of Satan, and the reign of Christ forever. Join us the first and third Wednesdays of the month for this informative and chal-lenging study.

Women’s Fall Bible Study Our Women’s Bible Study continues a study of 1 Samuel throughout the month of October. Studies are held at 10am in the chapel. All women in the Village and community are welcome.

Prayer Requests Please remember that you are always welcome to stop by my office and share your prayer needs (or just write them out and leave on my desk or in the hand-rail trough just outside my door). I am glad to pray for you and your loved ones.

Encouragement Group Our Encouragement Group meets every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm in the Chaplain’s Lounge.

Retired Ministers’ Fellowship Retired Ministers’ Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, October 17, at 10am in the Chaplain’s Lounge. These meetings provide a great opportunity for ministers to share, reminisce and be encouraged by a common faith and calling.

Service Schedule for Our Catholic Residents

Mass: Celebrated monthly in the chapel on the third Thursday at 2:30pm Sundays: Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion in the chapel at 10:45am Tuesdays: Praying the Rosary in the lounge at 11am Wednesdays: Bible Study in the lounge on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 10am Special Events: Announced in advance throughout the year


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Social Services Scoop

By: Heather Carter, LSW, Director of Social Services

New Medicare Cards

Have you received your new Medicare card yet?

The Medicare.gov website indicates that Ohio cards will mail after July 2018. It does not appear, from the information shown on the website, that any of the Ohio resi-

dent’s cards have been mailed yet (as of September 17, 2018).

As you are aware, Medicare started in April replacing the current red, white and blue cards. The new cards will no longer have your Social Security number on them. It will be replaced by a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI).

Please be aware that there are scams regarding the Medicare card replacement. Do not accept phone calls from anyone asking for money to speed up the arrival of your new card. It is very dangerous to give out your old or new Medicare information to anyone over the phone. Medicare will never call you about some-thing like this.

If you have questions about this process, you can call the Social Service office at 701-3423. When you receive your new card, please be sure to provide a copy of the new card to the billing office. Your new ID listed on the card will be important for us to have on file. – Thank you.

What Families Need to Know is a series of educational programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. These programs will be offered in October. Meetings will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday evenings (October 2, 9, 16 & 23) from 6:30-8:30pm. Registration is free. Please con-tact the Social Service office at 701-3403 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 513-721-4284 to register.

Caregiver Support Group will meet October 4 from 1-2:30pm. This group is for residents and their families who are caring for a loved one. Please note there is a new meeting location for the Caregiver Sup-port Group. We will be meeting in the Chaplain’s Lounge.

Parkinson’s Support Group — Meetings in the Renewal Fitness Center, 3-4:30pm October 8: Parkinson’s and Sleep

October 22: Memory and Communication

File of Life – It is important to keep the information on your file of life up to date. A copy should be kept in

the magnetic pouch on your refrigerator as well as one in the Social Service office. Blank copies can be

picked up from the receptionist or in the Social Service office.

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The Well

Live and Learn: Memory and Cognition Services in the Grace Center Tuesday, October 9

3:30-4:30pm

Renewal Fitness Center

Do you ever find yourself feeling a little fuzzy when it comes to remembering things, or do you have a hard time finding words? Join Jenny Webb, Grace Center Speech Language Pathologist, for the October Live and Learn to find out how cognitive linguistic wellness can help residents who are experiencing some mild problems with memory and cognition. Please RSVP on sign up day, or sign up at the front desk.

“What Have I Got to Lose?” By Chuck Patterson

I have lived at 386 Village Drive almost 8 years> 4 with Martie, and nearly 4 without her. About three years ago, my right hip and left shoulder became very painful. After X-rays, etc., my PCP recommended seeing a Chiropractor. After several hundred dollars>no help. Then came several hundred dollars of Physical Ther-apy>still no help.

Last year in May the Renewal Fitness Center opened, and I thought, “What have I got to lose> and it’s free!” Erin, the Director of Wellness in the fitness center, introduced me to the NuStep machine, which is a recumbent stepping machine. After several months of 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the af-ternoon, 5 days a week on the NuStep, the pain has almost vanished! In fact, my whole body feels better, and I have more energy!

By the way, I have “self-diagnosed” the pain origin. Sixty-eight years ago, I was a “Varsity O” Fencer at The Ohio State University. The twists and turns and abuse for those three years took a toll, and finally caught up with me in 2016. If you would like a Fencing demonstration, just let me know!

The longer I live, the more I appreciate what a great place the Village is to be, and what great people live and work here.

P.S. Thank you, CVM, for The Renewal Fitness Center! It is such a good place to meet folks and make friends!

A Special Announcement By: Larry Monroe, President/CEO

Dear CVM Residents,

One of the things that inspires me about our community is the life stories, experiences, and giftedness of our residents. We have so many talented people living in our communities. It was recently suggested to me that one such person who is a gifted writer, Ruth Odor, would be a blessing to residents as a guest colum-nist in the Village News. I concur! In this issue is the first in a series of articles you can expect from Ruth. Enjoy!

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CVM Auxiliary News

Auxiliary Update By: Judy Oliger

Please join us on Wednesday, October 3rd at 1pm in the Chapel for the 3rd quarter Auxiliary meeting. Reports from the chairpersons for several of our fundraisers will be presented. You will be voting on the officers and board members for 2019. We will also vote on Wish List items to be purchased by the Auxiliary to enhance the lives of our residents with an emphasis on those in nursing, requested by Nursing and Community Life Services.

If you would like to request transportation to/from the Craft/Bake Sale on November 3rd, please indi-cate this by choosing it on the Sign-Up Sheet.

In the past, many monetary donations have been

given to the Craft Sale or the Bake Sale. If you

would like to do this, make your check out to CVM

Auxiliary with craft sale or bake sale on the memo

line and turn in at the main desk.

September Mum Sale

By: Joanne Biedinger

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Annual Auxiliary Mum Sale the first week of September. The sale couldn’t happen without the volunteers who unloaded the 171 plants from the truck; those who helped organize the plants; sold the plants; and watered them. I really appreciate Betty Dailey who called the volunteers and our Maintenance men who set up and took down the tables.

Kroger Community Rewards By: Joanne Biedinger, 339-0491

A message to our residents who have a Kroger Plus Card (and haven’t registered with another charity): I would be happy to help you register your Kroger Plus Card for the Village Auxiliary to benefit from your purchases at any Kroger store. It doesn’t cost you anything and the Auxiliary will receive about 2% of your purchases>.which amounts to about $1,600 a year from the registered households in the Village.

Dine Out for October By: Charlene Asbach

Mimi’s Café

5050 Deerfield Blvd.

770-0720

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

The perfect bite, of sweet, or savory> Mimi’s Café is a French-inspired restaurant serving breakfast (all day), lunch, and dinner. Mimi’s is known for their Muffin of the Season!

For a lunch or dinner treat, order your favorite appe-tizer, soup, salad, sandwich or your favorite beef, chicken, pork, or seafood special. They have an ex-tensive menu to please everyone.

Bring your flyer to Mimi’s on 10-9-18.

Craft Sale Surprise! By: Judy Spraley

Are you a bird watcher? Have you ever seen alpaca nesting balls? They are large balls made from al-paca fur. The fur is bound together with twine. The ball can be hung from a tree or pole in front of your window. Then pull up your favorite chair and watch the birds come and investigate the hanging ball. It won’t take the birds very long to figure out that the ball contains soft fur that is just perfect for a new bird nest!! Students from the work study department at Mason High School make the alpaca balls and will be here on November 3 to be part of our craft sale.

Silent Auction By: Barbara Harrison

Are you thinking about Christmas gifts for those you love? Are members of your family coming to the Auxiliary’s Fall Fair to look for presents for you? Make sure you all check out the Silent Auction for wonderful handmade useful items. Make a bid for what you can pay. You may find the perfect gift!

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Bake Sale By: Betty Dailey

The Bake Sale is on the same day as the Craft Sale. The delicious baked goods will once again be for sale in the Dining Room. Our Breakfast Sweet Sale will open at 8am. We will have muffins, coffee cakes, and possibly donuts. Please help us by bringing one of the above. Cost is $1 per slice or one muffin, etc. All proceeds support the Auxiliary.

Can you believe it is time to start thinking about what you are going to bake? Here are a few sug-gestions: candies, breads, pies, cookies, brownies, pineapple upside-down cake, yummy whole cakes. We need Garden Home and Apartment residents to bake. People love anything with nuts and peanut butter. Don’t forget to mark your items with or with-out nuts.

The Daileys will once again open their home for you to deliver your baked goods on November 2nd be-tween the hours of 9am and 6pm so that a team of volunteers can price the items to help save time on the day of the sale.

Thanks for serving our Lord.

REMEMBER November 3rd is the date of the BAKE SALE.

Book Sale By: Mary Ann Watrous

We are still in need of books for the Book Sale. Children's books too! Place donations in the library with a note indicating they are donations.

Residents Association By: George Breuer

The CVM Residents Association will meet Wednes-day, October 3rd, at 2pm in the Chapel. We will have updates about Village activities from Julia, our Auxiliary, and the CVM Veterans group. In addition, we will have a presentation by Larry Herms, who is Director of Media Relations with the Cincinnati Reds. Praise the Lord and play ball! "Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD" (Psalm 150:6 NIV).

As the time to elect new officers approaches, I an-ticipate having an informal ballot at the end of this meeting to get residents' input on whether the Resi-dents Association should continue to meet monthly or change to a less frequent schedule, such as quarterly if at all. Many of the communication func-tions the RA promotes are now being done very ca-pably by Larry Monroe's well-attended Town Hall meetings, Julia Larimer's great work with Village News and channel 1851, and other venues. Let me know what you think. God bless you all.

CVM Veterans Association By: Bob Moorehead

The CVM Veterans Association held their annual picnic September 20th and had the Warren County Veterans Services group present their program, in-cluding creating new State I.D.'s, useful for all travel and voting purposes.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, November 15th, 2018 in the Chapel at 10am. The program will be presented by Raymond Hughes, USAF (Ret.) with a topic concerning his volunteer help with the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. All residents are welcome to hear details of this awesome Historic Event of WW II.

Also, please remember to save your aluminum cans for the Veterans Assn. Bins are located near the rear exit/entrance door and adjacent to the Mainte-nance Garage at the rear of our property.

Auxiliary & Other Resident Organizations

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Under the Sea

Scuba diver and videographer Mary Ann Pedoto re-turns to The Christian Village at Mason to show and narrate another one of her beautiful dive films. You will see things you did not even know existed, and will surely be amazed. This event will take place in the Lounge on Tuesday, October 2nd at 3pm.

Manicures by Amelia

Sign up for a free manicure by Amelia Glenchur on Thursday, October 4th and 18th in the Lounge. Manicures are by appointment only.

Alteration Services

If you have clothes in need of alterations, visit Cyndi Patterson in the Craft Room on Thursday, October 4th and 18th. She will assess and quote her ser-vices, and return your items at a later date.

Technology Open House

You have technology questions, and the experts have answers! Each month, we bring in a panel of technology experts to provide 1:1 assistance with your cell phone, computer, and tablet needs. Our next open house session is Wednesday, October 10th from 3-4pm in the Chapel.

What’s a Hashtag?

Instagram is beginning to surpass Facebook in popu-larity among your grand-

kids’ generation. In our class on Thursday, October 11th at 10:45am in the Craft Room, you will learn about Instagram — what it is, how to use it, and what is with all the pound signs everywhere. #readytolearn

Life History Journaling/Memoir

Writing

Last month, Julia Larimer and Martha Brammer put on an informational program about how to preserve your individual and family memories through life his-tory journaling and memoir writing. That group has decided to get together monthly as they make their way through prompts. This group (which is filled) will meet on Thursday, October 11th at 3pm in the Craft Room.

If you would like to learn more about life history jour-naling and memoir writing, you are welcome to learn more at the event on Wednesday, October 17th at 2:30pm in the Craft Room. More groups could form.

AAA Senior Driving Class

How long ago did you take driver’s education? 50 years? 60? 70? It may be time for a refresher! AAA will be putting on a 2-day Safe Senior Driving course at CVM in the Lounge on Friday, October 12 and 26 from 9am-12pm. This is a state-certified course covering topics such as how to extend your safe driving career, dealing with drowsiness and dis-tractions, the most common automobile accidents for seniors and how to try to prevent them, how medications may affect your driving, and more.

There is an optional 5-minute behind-the-wheels portion consisting of 2 right turns, 2 left turns, obey-ing a stop sign, and parking in a parking spot. Suc-cessfully completing the behind-the-wheels will make you eligible for a discount on your car insur-ance in Ohio. The instructor taught someone who saved over $200/year on their insur-ance just for taking this course! Cost is only $25. RSVP required. This is open to residents and their family and friends.

Activities & Events

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Vote for Christian Village

Communities

The Christian Village Communities are finalists

again in Cincy Magazine’s Best of the North cele-

bration and judging! Mark your calendar for

Wednesday, October 17 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at

the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester

Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246, and plan to vote for CVC

and enjoy all the fun this event will offer! A limited

number of complimentary tickets are available at the

October sign-ups on a first-come, first-serve basis.

We will be taking a bus. Be sure to RSVP on Sign-

Up Day. Hope to see you there!

Chili Cook-Off

Residents are invited to enter and enjoy a Chili Cook-Off in the Chapel on Friday, October 19th at 11:30am. There will be prizes for the top three chilis. Missy, Debra, and Sylvester from Dining Services will be entering...but do they stand a chance against your secret family recipe? We will find out...Cost is $4 to attend, which is waived for those entering a crock-pot into the contest. Please RSVP.

Pumpkin Spice Social

Garden Apartment residents are invited to a special event to welcome new neighbors. Enjoy tasty fall treats and get to know someone new! The event will take place at 1:30pm in the Lounge on Friday, Octo-ber 19th. Please RSVP.

Medicare Benefits Check-Ups

Trained volunteers from the Ohio Senior Health In-formation and Insurance Program (OSHIIP) will take individual, 1-hour appointments to answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and your prescription drug coverage. Sign up for an appointment. The Check-Ups will be held Wednesday, October 24th between 12-3pm and Wednesday, October 31st from 9am-12pm in the Craft Room. Up to three people can sign up each

hour, as there will be three volunteers. You will need to bring:

1. Current Medicare cards and any other insurance cards

2. Current list of medications, dosages, and how many times per day you take them

3. Name of your preferred pharmacy

4. Names of your doctors

Luncheon with the Cincinnati

Observatory

Enjoy a luncheon from Butcher Bill’s and a presen-tation in the Chapel by the Cincinnati Observatory on Friday, October 26th at 11:30am. You will learn about some of the mysteries of space. The speaker will also be bringing a telescope from the observa-tory with a special lens so that guests can look at the sun. It is going to be out of this world! Cost is $5, or $1 for presentation only. Please RSVP.

Outdoor Movie

To wrap up the outdoor activity season, we will be showing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at the Picnic Shelter on Tuesday, Octo-ber 30th at 1pm, weather-permitting.

Fall Party

All are welcome at our Fall Party in the Chapel on Wednesday, Oc-tober 31st at 2:30pm, complete with festive treats, games, and prizes! Please RSVP.

Archery Club Interest

CVM is looking into starting a HisPins Archery Club on campus. Men and women are welcome, no ex-perience necessary as you will be trained on how to practice properly. Believe it or not, it is actually one of the safest sports! Call Julia to learn more, and let her know you would like to join by signing up on this month’s sign-up insert.

Activities & Events

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Concerts at CVM

The Sociables

Monday, October 15th at 7pm

Chapel

Come listen to this trio perform familiar favorites.

What Else?

We have more activities and events than can fit in this newsletter — over 100 each month! Check out our Activity Calendar, available in monthly and weekly (large print) editions.

Sign-Up Day

To reserve your place for October activities and out-ings, come to Sign-Ups on Tuesday, September 25th at 8:30am in the Lounge. We will be there to take your reservations until 10:30am, using your included Sign-Up Sheet, or over the phone at 701-3381. If you are not able to attend or call in, you may have a friend do so for you. Payment is not required at this time, though you may bring it.

After 10:30am on Tuesday, September 25th and throughout the month of October, sign up at the Front Desk.

Getting to Know You: Tina Hester

By: Amelia Glenchur, CLS Coordinator

It’s Coming on Wednesday, the 31st!

By: Dick Biedinger

Halloween is my least favorite day. I’ve never cared much for anything pumpkin>..pie, bread, candy. But, I DO remember one thing from high school math: what do you get if you divide the circumfer-ence of a pumpkin by its diameter? “Pumpkin Pi”. The worst thing is Halloween candy corn! It is the only candy that has never been advertised because all the candy corn ever made was in 1911. By the way> 13 3/5 pieces of candy corn equals 100 calo-ries.

When I was little, a neighborhood kid actually looked better wearing his Halloween mask.

One time, the parents of my best friend dressed him up as the Pied Piper. Pretty soon all the dogs in the neighborhood were following him.

I learned why Leprechauns dress so funny. They are all single guys who never had a wife.

Upon leaving a Halloween party, one guy said: “I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn’t it.”

It’s bad enough in late October, but stores had Hal-loween decorations displayed on August 17. COME ON! One good thing about this time of year is that the cobwebs around the house suddenly be-come Halloween decorations.

Other News, Activities, and Events

Tina Hester is the Supervisor for the Nursing and Special Care areas of the Health Center. Prior to that, she was the Supervisor in the Assisted Living and Garden Apartments. Before that, she was the Back Hall Nurse on night shift in Nursing. She’s been with us eight years.

Tina heard about CVM from Lisa Cecil, our VP of Health Services. Tina enjoys working hand-in-hand with our nurses and STNAs to assist residents with their care needs and enjoy the highest quality of life possi-ble. She appreciates working one-on-one with residents and their loved ones to satisfy their wants and needs with a personalized care plan.

Tina grew up in a little house in Franklin, OH. She has been married to a wonderful, Godly man for 31 years. They met when she was 14-years-old and she knew he was a keeper! They have two terrific sons, Todd and Tate, and a lovely daughter-in-law, Amber.

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Time listed is the departure time from the

Fireside Lounge.

Kroger

Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30pm

Cost: $1 or Concierge Card Trip

ROMEOS Lunches

Thursdays at 11:30am

Cost: Cost of Meal

Join CVM men (Retired Old Men Eating Out) as they carpool to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

Auxiliary Dine-Out to Mimi’s

Tuesday, October 9th at 11:30am

Cost: Cost of Meal

Wii Bowling vs. The Knolls of Oxford

Wednesday, October 10th at 9:15am

Cost: Free

CVM Wii Bowlers take on the team at The Knolls of Oxford and enjoy lunch there afterwards. This trip is open to Wii bowlers only.

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Music Hall Ballroom

Wednesday, October 10th at 6:00pm

Cost: $35

Listen to Big Band classics in the beautiful Music Hall Ballroom. CVM has reserved tables, so no need to get there too early. You can even dance if you’d like! Be sure to eat beforehand. RSVP no later than 9/27.

Dollar Tree for Operation Christmas Child

Friday, October 12th at 2:30pm

Cost: Free

Best of the North at Sharonville Convention

Center

Wednesday, October 17th at 4:45pm

Cost: Free

Come cast your ballot for Christian Village Commu-nities and enjoy booths and samples from local ven-dors who are also up for an award — caterers, sweets, entertainment, salons, and more!

Adventures in Dining to Red Lobster

Thursday, October 18th at 11:15am

Cost: $4 + Cost of Meal

At the request of the seafood and cheddar biscuit lovers, we are going to Red Lobster for lunch!

UC Architecture Bus Tour & Lunch

Tuesday, October 23rd at 10:15am


A University of Cincinnati guide will join us on the CVM bus to offer us a tour of the campus with spe-cial focus on the architecture. Afterwards, we will have lunch downtown.

Peter Pan Ballet at Music Hall

Thursday, October 25th at 9:15am

Cost: $20

Come see the Cincinnati Ballet’s dress rehearsal in beautifully reno-vated Music Hall.

Matthew 25 Ministries

Thursday, October 25th at 10am

Cost: Free

Volunteer with Matthew 25 Ministries. Opportunities to serve while sitting down are available.

Mystery Lunch

Monday, October 29th at 11:15am


We are going out for lunch but the restaurant is a se-cret! We play it safe with the menus so all are sure to find something they enjoy.

All About Outings

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