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Golden Years Hall of Fame

Inductees ..................... Pg 2

Fall Open Enrollment . Pg 2

Upcoming Trips .......... Pg 3

Activities ..................... Pg 4-6

Menu .......................... Pg 7

Movies ....................... Pg 8

Holiday Bazaar............. Pg 9

Dear Marci....................Pg 10

November 2018

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CRAWFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

Senior Tidings

Save the Date:

Dec. 4th

Page 9

Golden Years Hall of Fame

Six Things to Know About

Fall Open Enrollment

Fall Open Enrollment is the time

when you can change your Medi-

care coverage.

1. Fall Open Enrollment occurs

each year from Oct. 15—Dec. 7.

2. Review your current Medicare

health and drug coverage. If you

are dissatisfied with your coverage

for next year, make changes during

Fall Open Enrollment.

3. Help is out there. (Call the COA

and ask for Janell Croneis, she can

help you understand your Medi-

care coverage options and navigate

any changes.

4. The best way to enroll in a new

plan is to call 1-800-MEDICARE

or have the COA help you.

5. If you are dissatisfied with a

Medicare Advantage Plan you

choose during Fall Open Enroll-

ment, you can change your plan

during the Medicare Advantage

Open Enrollment Period. This oc-

curs each year from Jan. 1—March

31 with changes taking effect on the

first of the month following the

month you enroll.

6. Understand the difference be-

tween Fall Open Enrollment and

Open Enrollment for the state or

federal Marketplace. The Market-

places are typically not meant for

people with or eligible for Medi-

care. If you have or are eligible for

Medicare, you should only use the

Fall Open Enrollment Period (Oct

15—Dec. 7) to make changes to

your Medicare coverage.

2 | Crawford County Council on Aging

Pictured left to right front row: Ray McCall; Sandra Lane; Mary Fox and Joe Armbruster. Back Row: Thelma Hawkins, Joan Carver, Gary Schief-er and Dr. Donald Wenner.

On October 11, 2018, Eight “Outstanding Senior Citizens” were

inducted into the “Crawford County Golden Years Hall of Fame”

honoring outstanding senior citizens for their distinctive service to

the community. In 1978, the first 14 Senior Citizens were inducted

into the “Crawford County Golden Years Hall of Fame”, with a

total of 244 Senior Citizens inducted from 1978-2018.

The program held at the Crawford County Council on Aging, rec-

ognized; Joseph Armbruster, Joan Carver, Mary Fox, Thelma

Hawkins, Sandra Lane, Ray McCall, Gary Schiefer, and Dr.

Donald Wenner.

A welcome, invocation and introduction of nominees were provid-

ed by Dave Bush, WBCO Spotlight Host, alongside Cassie Hersch-

ler, Executive Director of the Council on Aging, who presented the

plaques to the nominees.

Thank you to The Flower Cart of Galion, for your generous dona-

tion in providing corsages and boutonnieres to the honorees’. The

awards presented to the honorees’ were compliments of the Bucyrus

Kiwanis Club.

The Council on Aging would like to extend a great appreciation to

the community for their support in recognizing and celebrating the

achievements of all the “Crawford County Golden Years Hall of

Fame” inductees.

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Upcoming Events are being paid for by a generous donation from Advanced Fiber Technologies. Pies are being pro-

vided by Heartland of Bucyrus. This meal is for any senior age 55 and over. Tickets are free, but

required and limited. Call the center at (419) 562-3050, option 4 or stop in to reserve your ticket.

Growing Together Trip-

Thanksgiving Movie November 20, 8:40 a.m.

Meet at the Center for a trip to

Sonshine Daycare to watch A

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with the preschoolers at

the daycare and enjoy a snack. This trip is part of the Growing Together program, which is an inter-generational partnership between Sonshine and the

Crawford County Council on Aging that promotes interaction between children and senior citizens.

Reservations are required. Cost: Free.

Hot Dog Bar

November 15, 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy a hot dog with all of the fixings! Res-

ervations are required. Cost: Each hot dog is

$1.00, chips and soda will be available for an ad-

ditional cost.

Thanksgiving Dinner November 16, 1:30 p.m.

Join us for the First Annual Crawford County Council on Aging Senior Thanksgiving Dinner.

Enjoy a free traditional meal while visiting with other seniors from the community. The meal in-

cludes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, a roll, pumpkin pie, and a drink. The meal will be ca-

tered by Special Occasions catering. The meals

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Activities Alzheimer’s Association Care Conferences

November 2, 10:00 a.m.

Tessa Clark, Program Coordinator for the North-

west Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association,

will be at the Council on Aging the first Friday of

every month, either doing a program or Care Con-

sultations. This month will be private care confer-

ences. Reservations are encouraged. Free.

Movie & Popcorn November 2 & 6, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a movie and free popcorn. Free. (See page 8

for a list of our featured movies).

Personalized Picture Christmas Cards

November 5, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Come to the Center and have a holiday picture tak-

en (by appointment). Candy will help you personal-

ize it and design it. Cards will not be available for

pick up until November 12. Cost: $1 per card.

Essentials Bingo

November 5, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Enjoy Bingo while winning household essentials

such as toiletries and cleaning supplies. Sponsored

by the Crawford County Council on Aging. Free.

Exercises for Balance November 6, 13, & 27, 10:30 a.m.-11:00a.m.

Start your day off right with this class. Candy will help you to improve your balance and stamina.

Reservations are recommended. Free.

Blood Pressure Checks

November 6, 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.

Cambridge Home Health will check your blood

pressure. Free.

Grief Support Lunch Bunch

(meet at Bob Evans)

November 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

This group is led by our social worker, Janell

Croneis, MSW, LISW-S. Meet at Bob Evans and

spend time with others who have experienced re-

cent losses. Cost: Participants must pay for their

own lunch.

Scrap Booking Class

November 8, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Bring in your treasured pictures and learn the basics

of scrapbooking. Please bring your own scrapbook

or choose from pages available at the Senior Center.

Class size is limited. Reservations are required.

Free.

Brain Health

November 8, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Courtney Hartline, Admissions Director from

Heartland of Bucyrus, will be presenting an interac-

tive and educational program, “A Healthy Brain”.

Cost: Free.

Decorative Bird Bath Demonstration

November 9, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Victoria Fulton will be here demonstrating how to

make decorative bird baths. These look great as a

household decorations. She will be giving tips on

where to buy the supplies needed, so you can make

your own from home. Free.

Turkey Wine Bottle Craft

November 13, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

This simple, cute craft is perfect for a

Thanksgiving decoration. Please

R.S.V.P. by November 5th so we

may order supplies. Cost: $5

Alzheimer’s Support Group

November 14, 2:00 p.m.

(at the Bucyrus Public Library)

This support group will meet at the Bucyrus Public

Library, every second Tuesday of the month, at

2:00 p.m. Learn about community resources while

building a support system with people who under-

stand. This is a place for caregivers, family, and

friends of people with dementia. Share information,

needs, concerns, and talk through issues and ways

of coping. All ages are welcome. Free.

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Activities

Some events have limited reservations. To make a reservation or if you have any questions, you may call (419)562-3050, option 4 or stop in the center. Some activities encourage a small donation to par-ticipate; when traveling, we require an entrance fee to a place we are visiting and you must pay for your own lunch. Reservation will be available November 1.

Hope for the Holidays

November 14, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Stein Hospice will be at the center presenting this

program. It is a coping plan to get through the holi-

day season for anyone who has experienced a loss.

Please R.S.V.P. Free.

Hot Dog Bar

November 15, 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy a hot dog with all of the fixings! Reser-

vations are required. Cost: Each hot dog is $1,chips

and soda will available for an additional cost.

Senior Bingo

November 15, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Community members ages 55 and over are wel-

come to participate in this Bingo. November’s Bin-

go is sponsored by Home Care Matters. Free.

Ice Cream Social

November 15, 3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Join us for an ice cream sundae while visiting with

other seniors in the community. Cost: $1 donation

appreciated. Reservations are required.

Trivia Contest

November 19, 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Do you like trivia? The winner of this educational

contest receives a gift certificate provided by

McDonald’s. Free.

Painting Class

November 19, 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

This is our first Christmas craft of the

holiday season. This Christmas tree is

a simple painting great for both begin-

ners or more experienced painters. All

supplies are included. Please R.S.V.P.

by November 12. Cost: $5

Donuts and a Movie

November 26, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a movie and donuts. Reservations are re-

quired. Donations are appreciated. Free. (See page

8 for the movie)

Tech Time November 26, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

(30 minute classes available by appointment)

Do you need help learning how to use your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Call to make an appoint-

ment for a one on one class. Free.

Wine Glass Christmas Craft

November 27, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

This simple but elegant craft would make

a great gift or addition to your holiday

decorations. Class size is limited.

R.S.V.P. by November 19th. Cost: $3 do-

nation encouraged. Reservations are re-

quired.

Grief Support Group

November 28, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Everyone has experienced some type of loss, wheth-

er it be loss of a spouse, a loved one, a job, loss of a

pet, or loss of independence. Adjusting to the new

reality after a loss is tough. You don’t have to walk

alone. The group will be led by our social worker,

Janell Croneis, MSW, LISW-S. Please call Janell at

419-562-3050 to RSVP.

Pizza and a Movie

November 30, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a movie, pizza, and popcorn. Reservations

are required. Donations are appreciated. Free. (See

page 8 for the movie)

Wood Carving Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00pm

Bring in your wood carving project and supplies for

this group that meets weekly to talk about the craft

while working on their own projects. Free.

NOVEMBER 2018 Activities


Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1

2 Alzheimer’s

Association Care

Conferences (by

appointment)

10-1*

Movie and

Popcorn 1-3

5

Personalized

Picture

Christmas Cards

(By appointment)

9-12:30 *

Essentials Bingo

2-3

6

Exercises for

Balance

10:30-11:00 *

Blood Pressure

Checks

11-12

Movie and

Popcorn 1-3

7 Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Grief Support

Group Lunch

Bunch (meet at

Bob Evans)

11:30-1

8

Scrapbooking

9-10:30 *

“A Healthy

Brain”-presented

by Courtney

Hartline, Heart-

land of Bucyrus

1-2

9

Decorative

Bird Bath

Demonstration

1-2 *

12

13

Exercises for

Balance

10:30-11:00 *

Turkey Wine

Bottle Craft

(R.S.V.P. by 11/5)

1-3 *

14 Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Alzheimer’s Sup-

port Group

At BPL 2-3 *

Hope for the

Holidays 3-4 *

15

Hot Dog Bar

1-2 *

Senior Bingo

2-3

Ice Cream Social

3-3:30 *

16

Thanksgiving

Luncheon

1:30-3 *

19

Trivia Contest

11-11:30

Painting Class

(R.S.V.P. by 11/12)

1-4 *

20

Growing Together

Trip–

Thanksgiving

Movie

8:40-10:15 *

21

Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

22

Closed

23

Closed

26

Donuts and a

Movie

9:30-11:30 *

Tech Time

(by appointment)

1-3 *

27 Exercises for

Balance

10:30-11:00 *

Christmas Wine

Glass Candle

Holders (R.S.V.P.

by 11/19)

1-3*

28 Dominoes

12:30-3

Wood Carving

1-3

Grief Support

Group 3-4 *

29

30

Pizza and a

Movie

1-3 *

NOVEMBER 2018 Menu


Menu Subject

to Change

1. Spicy Chicken

Sandwich OR

Turkey Burger

Cheesy

Cauliflower

Lettuce/Tomato

2. PB &J OR

Chicken Salad

Tropical Fruit

Apricots

Apple Juice

5. Chicken Patty

OR

Cheeseburger

Meatloaf

Oriental

Veggies

Baked Potato

6. Salisbury Steak

OR Country Fried

Steak

Green Beans

Corn

Pears &

Blueberries

7. Hamburger

Patty

OR BBQ Pork Rib

Baked Beans

Mashed Potatoes

Fruit & Jell-O

8. Turkey Pot

Roast OR

Chicken

Broccoli Alfredo

Peas & Carrots

Baked Apples

Tropical Fruit

9. Three Cheese

Calzone OR

Pepperoni

Calzone

Oranges

Fresh Salad

Grape Juice

12. Chicken Leg

OR Pork Chop

Mixed

Vegetables

Baked Potato

Granola

Banana

13. Pancake Wrap

OR Egg Fritta

Country Sliced

Apples

Redskin Potatoes

Fresh Orange

Bagel

14. Shredded

Chicken OR

Hamburger Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Tropical Fruit

15. Spaghetti OR

Chicken

Parmesan

Broccoli

Pears &

Blueberries

16. Cold Roast

Beef Sandwich

OR Egg Salad

Tropical Fruit

Applesauce

Grape Juice

19. Broccoli

Cheddar

Chicken OR

Veal Patty

Baked Potato

Italian Green

Beans

20. Popcorn

Chicken OR

Chipped Beef Over

Mashed

Potatoes

Corn

Banana

21. Sliced Pork

OR Turkey

Breast

Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes

Peas &

Blueberries

22.

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26. Southern

Style Pork Chop

OR Meatloaf

Prince Charles

Vegetables

Baked Potato

Graham

Cracker

27. Beef Stroganoff

OR Chicken

Teriyaki

Over Noodles

Corn

Oriental Vegetables

Grape Juice

28. Sloppy Joe

OR Sloppy Jack

Broccoli

Scalloped Potatoes

Broccoli

Fruit & Jell-O

29. Stuffed

Pepper OR

Orange Chicken

Over Rice

Brussel Sprouts

Corn

Pineapple

30. Ham & Bean

Soup OR

Chicken &

Dumpling Soup

Fresh Salad

Whole Tomato

Peaches

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Movie and Popcorn Day

Friday, November 2, 1:00 p.m. ‘A Walk to Remember’

Based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, this drama stars

Mandy Moore and Shane West.

Tuesday, November 6, 1:00 p.m.

‘9 to 5’ Three female office workers get revenge against

their boss. Starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton.

Donuts and a Movie

Monday, November 26, 9:30 a.m.

‘The Man from Snowy River’ This classic western takes place in Australia and

stars Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, and Sigrid

Thornton.

Pizza and a Movie Friday, November 30, 1:00 p.m.

‘Mama Mia– Here We Go Again’ This musical romantic comedy is a sequel. It con-

tains a star-studded cast, including Amanda Sey-fried, Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Cher, Colin

Firth, and Julie Walters.

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Save the Date

For beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities, the

daily coinsurance for days 21 through 100 of ex-tended care services in a benefit period will be

$170.50 in 2019 ($167.50 in 2018).

Enrollees age 65 and over who have fewer than 40 quarters of coverage and certain persons with disa-

bilities pay a monthly premium in order to volun-tarily enroll in Medicare Part A. Individuals who had at least 30 quarters of coverage or were mar-

ried to someone with at least 30 quarters of cover-age may buy into Part A at a reduced monthly pre-

mium rate, which will be $240 in 2019, an $8 in-crease from 2018. Certain uninsured aged individu-

als who have less than 30 quarters of coverage and certain individuals with disabilities who have ex-hausted other entitlement will pay the full premi-

um, which will be $437 a month, a $15 increase from 2018.

Medicare Advantage Premiums

Medicare beneficiaries can choose to enroll in fee-

for-service Medicare (Parts A and B) or can select a

private Medicare Advantage plan to receive their

Medicare benefits. Premiums and deductibles for

Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription

Drug plans are already finalized and are unaffected

by this announcement.

CMS released the benefit, premium, and cost shar-

ing information for Medicare Advantage plans in

2019. On average, Medicare Advantage premiums

will decline while plan choices and new benefits

increase. On average, Medicare Advantage premi-

ums in 2019 are estimated to decrease by six per-

cent to $28, from an average of $29.81 in 2018.

2019 Medicare Parts A&B

Premiums & Deductibles

Medicare Part B Premiums/Deductibles

Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpa-tient hospital services, certain home health ser-

vices, durable medical equipment, and certain oth-er medical and health services not covered by Medicare Part A.

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part

B enrollees will be $135.50 for 2019, a slight in-crease from $134 in 2018. An estimated 2 million

Medicare beneficiaries (about 3.5 percent) will pay less than the full Part B standard monthly pre-

mium amount in 2019 due to the statutory hold harmless provision, which limits certain benefi-ciaries’ increase in their Part B premium to be no

greater than the increase in their Social Security benefits.

CMS also announced that the annual deductible

for Medicare Part B beneficiaries is $185 in 2019, an increase from $183 in 2018.

Medicare Part A Premiums/Deductibles

Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled

nursing facility, and some home health care ser-vices. About 99 percent of Medicare beneficiaries do not have a Part A premium since they have at

least 40 quarters of Medicare-covered employ-ment.

The Medicare Part A inpatient deductible that

beneficiaries will pay when admitted to the hospi-tal is $1,364 in 2019, an increase of $24 from

$1,340 in 2018.

The Medicare Part A inpatient hospital deductible that beneficiaries will pay when admitted to the

hospital will be $1,364 in 2019, an increase of $24 from $1,340 in 2018. The Part A inpatient hospital

deductible covers beneficiaries’ share of costs for the first 60 days of Medicare-covered inpatient hospital care in a benefit period. In 2019, benefi-

ciaries must pay a coinsurance amount of $341 per day for the 61st through 90th day of a hospitali-

zation ($335 in 2018) in a benefit period and $682 per day for lifetime reserve days ($670 in 2018).


Medicare Info.


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