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WAYNE GARDENS

October 2020

Tenant Council Update

Thank you for everybody who came out to our tenant council meeting last month.

One of the questions asked was about if residents could recommence occasionally

eating in the community room or other shared areas which of course will necessi-

tate removing your mask. The decision was reached that residents may have a snack or enjoy a cup of tea/coffee there with some safety precautions. A mask

must still be worn before and after eat-ing/drinking at your table/seat and any

time up and walking around. We en-courage you to take additional precautions we hope you already are such as wiping down the table and chairs before and af-

ter. We also ask that if you go out there to enjoy a drink/snack with others that you limit the size of your gathering to four.

There should not be more than four per group if some of the members will be eat-ing/drinking. Please also be mindful of the comfort level of other residents who may be higher risk or not comfortable with less than a 6 foot space. We recognize the de-sire to have a change of scenery, especial-ly with cold weather coming but also want

to balance that with continuing safety measures. Food will continue to not be served at events such as BINGO for the

present. Because it does not look like we will be able to have the holiday meals this year if you have ANY idea of activities or events for the holidays please let Lydia

know. We do have some funds budgeted for an event, activities, supplies and would

like to know what you would value.

What’s Inside:

Wayne Gardens Welcome

Apprise Medicare Counseling

Costume Contest

Fresh Express

October BINGO

Birthdays

Maintenance Info

Dates to Remember

Franklin County Events

Contact Info

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Wayne Gardens Welcome!

This month we welcome Mr. Ronnie Rivers to Wayne Gar-

dens East! Mr. Rivers is a veteran of the United States Army

and enjoys an active lifestyle including bike riding, hiking, fish-

ing and amusement parks. In fact, he actually held the record

for three years at running track in high school! Mr. Rivers

loves baseball and also cheers for the Eagles and Philadelph-

ia Flyers. When relaxing he enjoys western movies such as

those featuring actors like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.

Mr. Rivers is outgoing and describes himself as being a good

natured and helpful person. He likes to tell jokes and enjoys

good food. Welcome Ronnie Rivers!

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APPRISE Free Medicare Counseling

Are you familiar with Apprise Medicare counselling? This is a free service

offered by the Area Agency on Aging.to seniors 65 and over and disabled

age 64 and younger to help people make Medicare choices and screen for

eligibility in applying for cost saving programs. Due to COVID-19 counsel-

ing this fall will most likely be performed by telephone and providing self-

help tools. Counseling is by appointment only. Some suggested times to

contact APPRISE for their free counseling is 2-3 months prior to retirement

date-pre-retirement planning, if you have recently moved to an area where

coverage may be different, if your financial status has changed, if you have

questions about Medicare plans, coverage and claims or for open enroll-

ment.

Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and prescrip-

tion drug plans (part D) begins October 15th and runs until December

7th. Apprise encourages everyone to confirm that their Advantage

and Prescription plan is still the best fist. (Medicare Supplemental/Medigap

plans do not to be reviewed annually). If you are interested in a free Ap-

prise Mediicare counseling appointment in preparation for open enrollment

it is advised that you make your appointment sooner rather than later as

spots will fill up. You can make the appointment by calling the Franklin

County Area Agency on Aging at 717-263-2153. IF you are having trouble

getting a return call from The Office on Aging your Supportive Service Co-

ordinator or Community Health Worker will be happy to assist you.

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October Fresh Express

If you are registered for Fresh Express, ElderShare, or CSFP the

food will be arriving on Tuesday, October 27th at the Valley Ter-

race Community Center. Appointments are necessary in order to

pick up food. Flyers will be delivered to your door with your Oc-

tober pick up time. Due to COVID you must arrive at that specific

time so we can limit how many are in the building at a time.

Masks are also required inside and outside the building. If you

are interested and not signed up for Fresh Express, ElderShare,

or CSFP please see Lydia to sign up or for more information. If

you think you are signed up for Fresh Express but do not receive

your scheduled pickup time by October 16th contact Lydia as she

may have not scheduled you due to not attending several previ-

ous events and will need notified that you plan to attend Octo-

bers.

Fall Costume Contest!

Wayne Gardens Costume Contest! Kids aren’t the only ones

who get to be creative and have fun! Sign up sheets will be on

the corkboard. Enter our costume contest for a chance to win

some goodies and have some laughs. Contest will be held Oc-

tober 30th at 11pm. Sign up required by October 16th to partic-

ipate. Costumes can be as simple, silly

(or creative) as you want!

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Happy Birthday!

Janet Taylor; 10;17

Correction: Chambersburg Apple Festival was incorrectly listed as

occurring the 9th in September’s newsletter. It is actually on the 17th.

Don’t forget, Friday October 16th is the last

day to enter your submission for the Wayne

Gardens Scavenger Hunt! We already have one

entry who has found them all! Numbers are hidden in

common areas of the first floor Wayne Garden buildings

and outside around the property. Enter with as many as

you can find for the chance to win a prize or find them all

October Birthdays

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Maintenance calls-

When calling in a work order, please speak clearly/slowly and provide:

name, address (development name), and issue. Maintenance will return

your call—however, if your phone blocks unknown calls they will not

be able to reach you. Please remove this feature when waiting for a re-

turn call.

Work Orders will be completed in the order they are received unless it

is an emergency that needs completed in 24 hours.

Examples of emergencies are (but not limited to):

Plumbing leaks which could flood the unit or cause damage; Electrical hazards; No

heat; Clogged toilet or clogged tub, if on a weekend and have no second tub and/or

toilet; and completely clogged kitchen sink.

All other work orders will be handled as time permits. Changing light

bulbs, etc. is not considered an emergency—no power or flooding is

considered an emergency.

October BINGO will be Thursday October 15th from 2pm to

3:15. We will require masks be on and worn properly over

mouth and nose and attendance will be limited to the first 15 who sign

up. The sign up sheet will be on the bulletin boards in Wayne Gardens

East and West building. Snacks will unfortunately not be served at this

time as it is impossible to wear a mask and eat at the same time but

please feel free to bring birthday cards as in previous birthday and bin-

gos. We encourage you to use your own pen to sign the sign up sheet.

BINGO prizes will still be welcomed if you bring them. Looking forward to

seeing you there!

October Birthday & BINGO

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Upcoming Franklin County Events*

October 10th– Downtown Food Stroll, 4-9pm Main Street Park,

Waynesboro.

“Sample the wonderful treats of downtown Waynesboro at Mainstreet's

second annual Downtown Food Stroll! Hear great music from Bobby D

from 7-9 p.m. at Main Street Park and win great prizes from downtown

businesses.

October 17th-Chambersburg Apple Fest– AppleFest is a free family

event in Downtown Chambersburg. Third Saturday in October, 9am-4pm.

Art, food, crafts, music & kids' activities and more! (Note, event was origi-

nally incorrectly listed at October 9th)

October 25th– Food Truck Fest, Down Town Chambersburg. 11am-3pm.

Chambersburg’s first food truck fest will have an assortment of food

trucks including at least 10 vendors!

*Events are not affiliated with Luminest

Dates to Remember

October 15th-BINGO

October 12-Columbus Day/Indigenous Peo-

ples Day

October 19-21 Lydia on Vacation

October 17– Fresh Express

October 30– Costume Contest

October 31– Halloween

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Contact Information:

Call 717-977-3900

Kathy Kalina (Management) Ext:111 or email @ kkalina@luminest.org. Wayne

Gardens Office Mon & Thursday 9-3 and Friday 9-1pm.

Lydia Frech (Supportive Services) email at lfrech@luminest.org

Wayne Gardens office on Wednesdays and Thursdays and can be reached there using

extension 112. 8:30am-4:00pm

Lydia is at Valley Terrace Community Fridays and can be reached there using exten-

sion 113. My hours are 8:30-4:00 on week days and Friday 8am-12:30 pm.

Wellspan Community Health Worker—Our community health worker can be reached

at extension 121. Her office is in the Valley Terrace Community Center and she there

on Fridays.

When mailing payments please use our office address:

Luminest

82 W. Queen Street

Chambersburg, PA 17201

717-977-3900

www.luminest.org