SHELBY SENIOR SERVICES, INC. 1504 South Harrison St.

Shelbyville, IN 46176

“Serving Seniors…improving lives.”

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SHELBY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

HORIZONS

THE HORIZON CENTER

The Center of Senior Life

1504 S. Harrison Street

Shelbyville, IN 46176

Phone; 317-398-0127

ShelbyGo Transportation

Phone: 317-398-7614

www.shelbyseniorservices.org

October 2017 Monthly Publication of Shelby Senior Services, Inc.

Dancing with the Shelby County Stars

Saturday, November 11, 2017 Indiana Grand Racing & Casino 5:30 p.m.

Sneak Peek– Friday October 27, 2017 SHS Breck Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

“MAIN EVENT” TICKETS $75 EACH AVAILABLE AT

Shelby Senior Services

“SNEAK PEEK” TICKETS $10 EACH AVAILABLE AT Shelby Senior Services and

Mickey’s T-Mart

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S DANCERS:

Craig Laker & Brooke Lockett Tom Krughoff & Sally Dooley Andrea Lee & Keaton Kermode Suzy Tsataros & Tyler Hartman Van McQueen & Caitlyn Larrison

Kassy Wilson & Mike Dooley Trent Meltzer & Julie Baughman

James & Dr. Tobi Hough Mike & Jill Evans

IN THIS ISSUE

CICOA Lunch Menu………….… 7

Coming Events…………………..11

Fairland Senior Center…………...14

Family Caregiver Programs……….4

Food Pantry Information………......9

Gleaner’s Food Events…………….5

Health & Wellness Activities……..9

Health & Wellness Column…….....8

Horizon Center Activities……......10

Kim’s Corner……….……………..3

Member Discounts……………....12

Memorials/Donors…………….....13

Morristown Senior Center……….15

Social Activities……………….....10

Travel Information.………………..6

Waldron Senior Center…………..14

Memorial & Honorarium

Donation Form

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Management Team

Kim Koehl, Executive Director

Amy Clay, Director of Transportation/Building Maintenance

Joyce Stewart, Business Manager

Buffy Powers, Coordinator of Volunteers/Ancillary Services

Horizon Center Coordinators

Fairland—Kathy Miller

Morristown—Gretchen Hasler & Elaine Wilhelm

Shelbyville—Kathy Nolting

Waldron—Brenda Smith

Program Staff

Tracey Tucker - Health & Wellness Coordinator

Carol McDaniel - Travel Coordinator

Betsy Stephen - Volunteer Coordinator

Ralanda Smallfelt—Coordinator of Family Caregiver Services

Will Mitchell— IT Coordinator

Elly Bowling—Receptionist, Transportation Department

Shelbyville Drivers: Margaret Deaton, John Forthoffer, Roger

O’Banyon, Michael DeBoard., and Michael McClure, Miriah

Wood.

2016 Board of Directors

Wendy Stephenson, President Barb Lewis, Vice President Lisa Schnepp, Secretary Dana Sherwood, Treasurer Lori Asher Bob Claxton Mark Morningstar Dee Bonner Susie Pouder Robbie Stonebraker Jordan Caldwell Rod Meyerholtz Jack Tandy Nick Runnebohm Christopher Griffin Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at

9 a.m. This meeting is for the purpose of conducting the corpo-

ration’s business. It is not considered a public community meet-

ing but there will be a time for public participation as indicated

by the agenda. Questions and concerns can be sent to:

Wendy Stephenson at wendy_stephenson1@yahoo.com

Barb Lewis at barblewis@amperdes.com

Mission and Purpose

The Mission of Shelby Senior Services, Inc. is to respect and respond to the ever-changing needs of older adults and their families, to enhance their quality of life, to assist in maintaining their independence and to be integrated and a valued partner in Shelby County.

Vision Statement:

Serving Seniors...improving lives.

STAFF MORRISTOWN

HORIZON CENTER

Morristown’s Horizon Center is open on Wednesdays in the United Methodist Church, 221 S. Washington Street. Call coordinators Gretchen Hasler (317-431-0507) or Elaine Wilhelm (317-371-2168) to sign-up for events, re-serve for lunch and for updates

Weekly Schedule

10 a.m. – Coffee, Social Time Bible Study-Optional

11:30 Wellness/ Exercise with Tracey Noon – Lunch $5

1:00-4:00 Program and/or Games/ Euchre with Janet

October 4: Ham & beans, fried potatoes, cornbread, des-sert 12:45 p.m. Advisory Board Meeting October 11: Lunch catered by the Bluebird. 12:45 p.m. Matt Hunt from Purdue Extension will continue his healthy eating program. He will have a healthy snack and door prize for all those attending. October 18: Chili, peanut butter sandwiches, celery & car-rots, dessert. October 25: Halloween Mystery Pitch-In (bring a Hallow-een inspired covered dish) Wear a silly Halloween hat or wig! 11:00 a.m. We will fill treat bags for the MUMC Halloween dinner. 12:45 p.m. Kathleen Miller & Robin Hopkins will share their musical talents with us.

TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (GENERAL REQUIREMENT)

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin by the Shelby Senior Services/ShelbyGo may file a complaint by completing and submitting the agency’s Title VI Complaint Form. ShelbyGo investigates the complaint received no more than 180 days after the alleged incident. ShelbyGo will process complaints that are complete. Once the complaint is received, Shelby Senior Services/ShelbyGo will review it to deter-mine if our office has jurisdiction. The complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing her/him whether the complaint will be investigated by our office. Shelby Senior Services/ShelbyGo has 60 days to investigate the complaint. If more infor-mation is needed to resolve the case, ShelbyGo may contact the complainant. The complainant has 10 business days from the date of the acknowledgement letter to send requested infor-mation to the investigator assigned to the case. If the investigator is not contacted by the com-plainant or does not receive the additional information within 10 business days, ShelbyGo can administratively close the case. A case can be administratively closed also if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue his or her case. After the investigator reviews the complaint, she/he will issue one of two letters to the com-plainant: a closure letter or a letter of finding (LOF). A closure letter summarizes the allega-tions and states that there was not a Title VI violation and that the case will be closed. An LOF

summarizes the allegations and the interviews regarding the alleged incident, and explains whether any disciplinary action, additional training of the staff member, or other action will occur. If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision, she/he has 15 days after the date of the letter or the LOF to do so. A person may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

at FTA Office of Civil Rights, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

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Kim’s Korner By Kim Koehl

Executive Director

October is busy here at the Horizon Center. Please come see us for activities, information and assistance. Open Enrollment for Medicare insurance is October 15 through December 7, 2017. This is a very busy and confusing time for everyone looking at insurance. There are so many insurance companies and many plans with each company. It is enough to make your head spin. Let us help you with this. Kathy McFarland, our SHIPP counselor, will help you through the maze of paperwork and information. She can help you find the most appropriate insurance plan for you according to your diagnosis and what medication you take. Each different plan covers different medications at different levels of cost. Each plan costs according to what benefits you receive. Open Enrollment is the only time that you can change your insurance plan It is good to have someone who is aware of the plans to help navigate through this maze with you. Please

call Shelby Senior Services at 317-398-0127 to set up appointment with Kathy McFarland.

Senior targeted fraud continues to rear its ugly head. I’ve been receiving information daily about scams that are happening. The next big thing that is changing and will be a prime opportunity for people to be scammed is when the government is changing how the Medicare Cards will look. Medicare Cards will no longer have your social security number on them. Medicare is concerned that scammers will start calling soon as ask for your personal information because they want to verify your information prior to sending out new Medicare Cards in April 2018-April 2019. Just remember Medicare WILL NEV-ER CALL OR ASK YOU FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION before sending out new cards. Here is information provided from IAAAA regarding the new Medicare cards:

IAAAA | September 1, 2017 To prevent fraud and identity theft, beginning next year in April, Medicare will mail its 55.3 million beneficiaries new cards on which the Social Security Number (SSN) will be replaced with a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) of 11 letters and numbers. Con artists are opportunists and target seniors, especially in times of transition or change. Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) nation-wide are already receiving reports from beneficiaries of calls from scam-mers posing as government officials from Medicare, Social Security Administration, IRS, etc. They may claim they need to confirm the beneficiary’s SSN and charge a fee for the new card to expedite the service. Medicare will NOT charge for the new card, nor will they call to confirm the SSN! Beneficiaries that receive calls like this should hang up and report it to Indiana SMP. The only change to the Medicare program is the mailing of the new card beginning April 2018 and contin-uing through April 2019. Medicare benefits are not affected. Medicare recommends shredding the old card upon receipt of the new card. Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers should continue to protect the new Medicare card information and not give out ANY personal information to strangers or unsolicited medical providers. As we say in SMP, “Guard your card!”

Please contact us at Shelby Senior Services at 1504 S Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN 46176. You can call 317-398-0127 or email at www.shelbyseniorservices.org. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that we might be able to help with regarding adults 60+.

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Waldron’s Horizon Center is open on Tuesdays in the United Methodist Church, 202 W. Washington St., Wal-dron, IN. Hours 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Brenda Smith is the center coordinator and may be reached at 812-593-8762.

Weekly Schedule: 10 a.m. - Coffee, Social Time 10:30 a.m. - Blood

Pressure Screenings, Waldron Health & Rehab Center

11 a.m. - Wellness/Exercise 11:30 a.m. - Lunch by reservation. Cost $5.

Afternoon games with Janet following lunch.

October 3rd: 10:30 Matt Hunt from the Purdue Exten-sion Office will be here to continue his healthy eating program. Lunch- Sub sandwiches, cheesy broccoli soup, dessert

October 10th: 10:30 Bible study with Pastor Dave from the Waldron United Methodist Church. Lunch- Meat-loaf, baby bakers potatoes, slaw and dessert

October 17th: 10:30 Chair Volleyball Lunch- Ashford Place will be serving us lunch. “Over The Hill Gang”

October 24th: 10:30 Exercise. Lunch-Chili, crackers, peanut butter sandwich, dessert. Bingo

October 31st: 10:30 Exercise. Surprise spooky meal!!!Halloween games! Costumes are optional, but always fun!!!

WALDRON HORIZON

CENTER

The Fairland Horizon Center is open each Thursday at 9 a.m. Meal orders are due by 2 p.m. on Monday. Sign up at the center or call Kathy at 398-4817. All meals are $3.50. If the local schools are closed, the Center will also be closed.

Weekly Schedule: 9:00 - 9:30 Coffee Chat

9:30 - 10:30 Chair Volleyball

10:30-11:45 Bible Study with Pastor Ron Green

Board Games with Jan

Hand and Foot, Bridge

12:00 Lunch Oct.5th: First Thursday Euchre! Noon Lunch: Kathy’s Surprise!! TBA. 1:00 p.m. Euchre tournament…prizes for High and Low Scores. 2:30 p.m. Advisory Council Oct. 10th: Tuesday 3:00… you are all invited to the Tri-ton Middle School for the dress rehearsal for three short one act plays: Red Riding Hood, Mad Breakfast and Rumplestiltskin… Gracie Mae wants me to tell all of you that SHE is Rumplestiltskin (-: Lets have a good group attend and support these budding actors and actresses! This is a free event!! They always do refreshments for us and they need an approximate count. Please do not get to the school until after 2:50, as to miss the bus traffic. Oct.12th: Everything Old is New Again! Noon Lunch: Pitch-in with all your favorites from yester-year! 1:00 p.m. “Antiques Road Show” with our own Don Rabourn. Hunt through your treasures and bring a couple to share with all of us. Memories from your child-hood…or maybe your parents childhood!! Glassware, jew-elry, and pottery are Don’s expertise…but please bring anything that you would like to share! Be prepared to tell a story about your treasure. Oct. 19th: “Souper” Bingo Noon Lunch : Chili, veggie sticks, cheese, crackers and dessert. 1:00 p.m. Souper Bingo!! Everyone please bring 2 cans of your favorite soup! We will use these for prizes as well as a few wrapped surprises and “souper” cover-all gift! Oct. 26th: Disaster Planning 101. Noon Lunch Kathy’s Surprise! TBA 1:00 p.m. Ryan Hansome , Director of the Shelbyville Emergency Management will be speaking to us about how we can ready ourselves for a disaster. We may not have hurricanes…but tornadoes, floods and snow storms have plagued our community on many occasions. Ryan works closely with local and federal programs to make sure that Shelby County residents have a plan in place for securing prompt assistance in their time of need. On this day, we will start compiling a list of seniors that would like to be contacted following a natural disaster, in case they would be unable to secure help themselves. This was an idea that was brought up at the Fairland Town Council meeting in Sept. by board member, Jeremy Creech. Ryan was present at this meeting and is happy to help us get this organized with the assistance of his office.

FAIRLAND

HORIZON CENTER

Due to the high number of scams, Jerry Kiefer and Mary Ann Turner, Investigators with Adult Protective Services (317-392-6440), will be providing information each month toward the hope of preventing our readers from becoming the next victims of a scam. The best defense is prevention. The death of a spouse is often one of the most difficult occurrences in a person’s life. Unfortunately, it often poses the op-portunity for con artists to initiate fraudulent activity known as “Obituary Scams.” The vast majority of obituaries contain the name of the surviving spouse and adult children, as well as the deceased’s prior employer(s). A scam artist will use this information to conduct scams via a few different methods: The surviving spouse may receive a phone call shortly after the funeral and demand money for an outstanding debt; or a messenger may arrive at the home with a package in the name of the deceased requiring a substantial cash payment to be handed over--upon opening the package, however, the surviving spouse finds worthless magazines or newspapers. One of the most specific scams is perpetuated through a telephone call in which the caller has viewed the obituary and calls the surviving spouse, posing as an insurance company representative. The caller will inform his victim that the deceased had a life insurance policy through a former employer, which he saw in the obituary, and the surviving spouse is the primary beneficiary. Just to make it more believable, the caller may add that the secondary beneficiaries are their children, whose names he also knows from the obituary. The caller will then say that the policy can only be paid in full after he receives a large sum of money for “closing it out” or “transferring it” and may offer to take care of the taxes for an additional fee. The death of a loved one leaves survivors in a state of grief and at times in need of financial assistance, which can make someone especially vulnerable. Be cautious in dealing with unexpected contacts following the death of a spouse—never provide any personal or financial information over the phone regarding someone who has died and, before agreeing to any-thing, speak with someone you trust.

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FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAMS

The first week in October is Mental Health Awareness Week. Awareness events are an additional opportunity to educate and inform those at risk for mental health problems, such as depression. In general, adults, 60 and older have good mental health. Life as we age can be stressful as the ability to live independently decreases due to changes in mobility, physical problems, and chronic pain. However, depression is not a normal part of aging and can be treated effectively.

Eighty percent of older adults have multiple health con-ditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease, increasing their risk for depression and other mental challenges. Grieving the loss of loved ones and dear friends can develop into periods of depression. Early detection and diagnosis provides optimal treatment and results.

The Center for Disease Control provides the following signs that an older adult may need additional care: Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness Irritability, restlessness Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable Fatigue and decreased energy Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and

making decisions Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive

sleeping Overeating or appetite loss Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or

digestive problems that do not get better, even with treatment

If you or someone you love is experiencing abnormal thoughts about daily life or exhibits any of these signs, please seek help. You can contact your physician, visit an Emergency room near you, or contact the National Suicide Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Community connection, social activities, and a sense of purpose are important to mental health and aging well. A positive attitude and good mental health start with basic concepts such as: Staying physically active

Getting enough sleep Eating well Social engagement Join us at any of Shelby County’s Horizon Centers. Get involved and take care of your mental health. Alzheimer’s Support Group Alzheimer’s support group meets Tuesday, October 10th at 2:00 pm at The Horizon Center in Shelbyville.

Caregivers Café

The Caregiver Café has been developed to provide sup-portive services to caregivers to relieve some of the on-going stresses associated with caregiving. Every situa-tion is as unique as the individuals involved. The staff at Shelby Senior Services looks forward to assisting you with both your needs as a caregiver and the needs of your

family. Join us on Monday, October 16, 3:00-4:00.

We are Music & Memory certified Music can transport an individual to another place and time, often unlocking fond memories from our youth or special events in our lives. Specific artists and songs are the key to Music & Memory’s success. Individual, per-sonalized playlists are created and downloaded to iPods. In addition, books, radio shows, faith-based messages, personal messages from family members, and other me-dia can also be downloaded. If you would like more in-formation about this program, contact Ralanda at 317-398-0127. Shelby County Council on Aging Join us at noon on Thursday, Oct. 19th for our monthly meeting. Please call and let us know you will be joining

With sincere appreciation, Shelby Senior Services accepted the following donations:

MEMORIALS

DONATIONS

American Legion: Victory Post 70 Anonymous Beaty Construction, Inc. Brownie’s Marine C-Tech Corporation, Inc. F.O.C. Heating & Cooling LLC Freeman Family Funeral Homes Friends of Fairland Northwestern Consolidate Schools Fairland Lions Club Advantage Tool Rental

Larry Earl Given By: Jennifer Earl

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Larkey Insurance Agency M & C Excavating Co. McKay Manor New Life United Methodist Women Gary and Lou Ann Ryhal Sanders Jewelry St. Joe Social Club Just Drywall, LLC Fairland Fire Department

Ronnie Tower Given By: David and Katherine Platt

Low Cost Meals at Major Hospital

Vouchers are available monthly at Senior Services for the CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions. Offered in cooperation with Major Hospital and the Horizon Cen-

ter, the program gives adults 60 and older in Shelby County more choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner,

utilizing the services of Major Hospital’s cafeteria, 7 days per week.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. By: Ralanda Smallfelt Family Caregiver Support Coordinator

In Honor of: Dee Bonner

Given By: Bill and Dianna Pandak

Oct. Gleaner’s Food Truck Schedule

Depending on weather conditions, there will be a Gleaner’s

Food Truck, serving those Shelby County residents 55 and

older, in the old Marsh parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 24th

from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Updates can also be found on our

Facebook page, Shelby Senior Services, Inc.

Please park on the west side of the lot, as the past. Please

bring your identification. You may bring someone with

you to assist you in line; however, no children under the

age of 16 years old will be allowed in line.

Show your Horizon Cen-

ter membership card and

these businesses will give

cardholder discounts:

Applebee's: 10% discount.

Bookmark Café (Three Sisters Books & Gifts: 10% discount.

Denny’s: 20% discount, except for the $2, $4,

$6, $8 menu.

Sherry Talbert (In-Sight Realty): Free Market Analysis of Real Estate Value

Donald E. Robbins Eye Care: 15% discount for those 60 and older on services not billable

to insurance; 15% military discount on services not billable to insurance; 40% off second set of eyeglasses (frames, lenses) purchased within 30 days of 1st pair. Proper ID must be shown for discounts and cannot be combined with other

discounts.

Don’s Pizza & Pasta: 10% discount.

Elegant L Formal Wear & Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio: 10% discount on Merle

Norman Cosmetics.

Hughes Gallery of Flowers & Gifts: 10% discount on items.

Grandma’s Pancake House: 10% discount on cardholders’ meal only if 60 and over; available

Mon-Sun; not valid on holidays.

Kopper Kettle Inn Restaurant: 20% discount on a chicken dinner served family style; not honored on a holiday or live entertainment

events.

Mathias Landscaping: 15% discount on retail merchandise.

Paw Paws Pet Shop & Boutique: 15% dis-

count; free pick up and return service.

Renny Esser, Edward Jones Investment, Intelliplex: 15% commission discount on

preferred and common stock trades.

Renew Body & Spirit LLC, massage, reflexol-ogy: 10% discount on any 1-hour service.

Sanders Jewelry: 10% discount on all regular

priced merchandise, in stock only.

The Chicken Inn - 10% discount

The Texas Corral - 10% discount

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Annual Memberships

available

for all ages: $25.

Call 317-398-0127 for

more information

about memberships.

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Help Others-Volunteer

Shelby Senior Services will always welcome volun-

teers to assist seniors in the community and support

programming to benefit them. Give the agency a call

at 317-398-0127. The opportunities are endless as

are the rewards!

TRANSPORTATION

ShelbyGo has had some new faces on the Loop bus and it’s nice to see more people getting around town.

It’s very convenient to hop on that bus and get your errands done during the day, es-pecially with the longer hours of operation.

ShelbyGo door to door is also a convenient way to get around town. It’s slightly dif-ferent from the Loop as you need to schedule your rides by calling 317-398-0127 or 317-398-7614. We ask that you please give about a week notice when scheduling. You can call anytime to see if there is an opening. However, with notice, you have a better chance of getting the day and time you desire.

ShelbyGo is not a taxi service. We run on a schedule. The Loop is normally the only way you can get same day rides unless we have had cancelations.

The latest appointment time we can schedule is 3PM. Please keep this in mind when making your appointments. Usually the earlier in the day, the better. ShelbyGo is open from 8:00AM-4:30PM.

When you call to schedule a ride, please have all of your information. We will need the name of the place(s) you are going. Please get this information before you call ShelbyGo to pick you up. The drivers need to know exactly where to take you.

When changing your destination or time of pick-up, please let the dispatcher know you are changing, not adding, to what you have already scheduled. Try to make these changes before the day of your ride. ShelbyGo schedules what you call in, so if you do not let us know of any changes, we will take you where you originally called in. If your Dr. calls you and cancels your appointment you have to call ShelbyGo and can-cel your ride. We have no way of knowing you are not riding unless you call.

If you have someone riding with you, please let the dispatcher know when you call in so the driver knows how many people they are picking up.

Please be ready and watching for your ride. ShelbyGo will wait five (5) minutes for you. After that the driver must leave so they can pick-up their next client without be-ing late.

ShelbyGo brochures are on all of the vehicles. Please pick one up and stay acquainted with how ShelbyGo operates.

SHELBYGO By Amy Clay Director of Transportation

Open Enrollment Oct. 16th thru Dec. 7th will be open enrollment

for insurance.

We will have a SHIPP counselor available on Mon-

days. Please call the center at 317-398-0127 to

schedule an appointment with Kathy McFarland.

You will need the following items for your visit:

1. Medicare Card

2. List of your medicines

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 8, 12:00 Lunch and Learn on the Road at Cynthia’s Hallmark Store at 1584 N. State St., Green-field, Indiana. Meet us at Cynthia’s Hallmark for a fabulous and fun Holiday program. Cynthia’s will be serving snacks and then provide a Hallmark Showcase of fashions and products for us. Of course there will be time to browse and shop for unique gifts at this, the largest retail Hallmark store in the United States! They will also provide each one of us with a coupon to make our visit even more fun! Please call 317-398-0127 so we can reserve your spot at Cynthia’s! Thursday, November 9, 3:00-5:00 Musical Entertainment with The Over-the-Hill Gang. A Thanksgiving dinner and all the trimmings by Waldron Health and Rehab will follow. No cost; must reserve by calling 317-398-0127. Open to 50 guests. Saturday, November 18, 9:00-3:00 Holiday Bazaar at Shelby Senior Services. Enjoy shopping at our annual Holiday Bazaar. Hot soup lunch and dessert available to purchase sponsored by Council on Aging. Would you like to be a ven-dor? The cost is $15.00 for a booth 8 ft. wide x 4 ft. deep. You are responsible for your own table and chair and a small raffle donation. Set up is Friday 4:00-6:00 p.m. or Saturday at 8:00 a.m. You can pay and obtain a vendor’s contract at our front desk.

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On the Road Again By Carol McDaniel, MA Retirement is the wonderful time of life when you have time to do those things you always imag-ined. Most retirees tell me that travel is at the top of their list.

That’s why we offer fun trips through Shelby Senior Ser-vices. The offerings for 2018 include opportunities to check off bucket list travel plans. For example, consider discovering New England! July 20-27, 2018, we will be flying to historic Providence, R.I., to begin a tour of five New England states. We visit Newport, the “Yachting Capital of the East,” and follow the coastline on Ocean Drive leading to 19th century summer “cottages,” seven of which are on the National Historic Landmarks register. Two of these homes are the Marble House built by the Vanderbilts and Rosecliff, former residence of a silver heiress. A Broadway-style show is on the itinerary here. After touring Providence and Brown University, the mo-torcoach heads to Vermont and a live summer stock thea-ter performance. In keeping with the 4 and 5-star accom-modations, we will stay at a mountain resort in Vermont. Manchester Village, Vermont, is where the Lincoln Fami-ly Home is located, and we visit that home and its lush gardens. A vintage Pullman car is housed there, also. Next are stops in Woodstock, VT, Bethel and Kennebunk-port, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, one of the oldest cities and an important part during the revolution-ary period. Enjoy a harbor cruise during the Portsmouth visit. This tour is jam-packed with sights, history, and shopping opportunities. Stop by the Senior Center and pick up a brochure, fill out the reservation form, and join us on this fabulous bucket list trip!!! Contact Carol McDaniel, 317-701-5984 for more information.

TRAVEL

2018 - Flyers available at Shelby Senior Services

All prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

January 20 - 27 Caribbean Cruise. Balcony $1969 Sign up deadline, Sept. 5 March 15 - 26 Southern Italy & Sicily $4179 Fly/motorcoach trip Sign up deadline, Sept 15 April 9 - 13 Amishland, Millennium $589 Theater (Jesus production) Motorcoach trip June 11 - 15 NYC - Broadway Show. $799 Motorcoach trip WAITING LIST ONLY June 25 - 29 NYC2 - Broadway Show $799 Motorcoach trip WAITING LIST ONLY July 20 - 27 Discover New England's Charm $2949 Fly/motorcoach trip Sign up deadline, Jan. 13 August 20 - 24 Smoky Mountain Entertainer $529 Motorcoach trip (5 shows) Sept 11 - 18 Canyon Country $2999 Fly/motorcoach Sign up deadline, March 4

Contact Carol McDaniel, 317-701-5984 for more information.

Activities Focuses on Shelby Senior Services’ Painting Class

Is painting something you have always wanted to try but had various fears cropping up that prevented you from taking a class? Then Shelby Senior Services has the class for you! Joyce Stewart, Shelby Senior Services Business Manager who directs the group by teaching acrylic, oil, and watercolors and Nan Wimmer, a member and a previous watercolor instruc-tor, say they have encouraged and successfully taught many people who have said those typical words, “I just can’t paint!” Jan Myer and Sharon Hanley indicate that in addition to the instructors, the artists attending help each other learn tech-niques and offer encouragement as they work on their individual paintings. Jeanne Cecil and Sharon Smith enjoy sharing ideas and say they learn something new each time they meet regardless of their painting experience. Many of these paint-ers have entered their paintings in the Shelby County Fair each year. This year they collectively earned 13 ribbons. Kathy Barker was thrilled to take home champion, people’s choice, and first premium in advanced while Becky Herring captured reserve champion in beginners. Marjorie Price took home reserve champion in advanced while member Martha Spalding has collected many ribbons throughout the years including grand champion. The group’s latest project has been painting a picnic table that was put up this summer on the circle by the fountain in conjunction with Major Health Partners. The top of the picnic table was painted to look like summer themed placemats. The table is complete with painted tableware, pic-nic basket, ants, and more for the enjoyment of those wanting to stop and eat a bite on the circle while enjoying the weath-er. All painters encourage you to come any Tuesday at 1:00 and join their painting group for fun and learning. Besides Tuesday afternoons, the painters also enjoy dropping in to paint on Thursday afternoons for a painter’s social. Drop in and join the fun!

MEET SOME FRIENDS AT LUNCH

Lunch Menus: This lunch program is provided through CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions at the Horizon Center Mon-day thru Friday except 2nd and 3rd Wednesday. Reservations or cancellations must be made by 11 a.m. ONE DAY IN AD-

VANCE of the meal by calling 317-398-0127.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SHELBYVILLE HORIZON CENTER

Tuesday, October 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m. French Just for Fun with instructor Jo Bartley. Let’s learn about the French culture and to speak some French phrases. Jo has taught both French and German for 42 years. No cost! All Welcome! Call 317-398-0127 to reserve your place. This class continues on through Tuesday, November 14.

Thursday, October 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. German Just for Fun. Join instructor Jo Bartley for these 5 classes to continue to learn to pronounce German words, order German food, and learn about the culture. No cost; all welcome! Call 317-398-0127 to reserve your place.

Friday, October 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bingo sponsored by Morristown Manor and Cypress Run.

Friday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. Day excursion to Wil-low Leaves of Hope in Hope, Indiana. Let’s meet and drive to Hope to enjoy a chicken dinner and shop in their lovely gift shop. Pay after you eat; cost depending on your lunch choices. (Lunch cost of fried chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes is $7.99. Your bev-erage is $1.99 with dessert costing $2.99.) You can also shop at the Swiss Maid Country Market. Call 317-398-0127 to let us know you are going and if you are driv-ing or riding with a friend.

Monday, October 23, 12:00 p.m. Fleece blanket craft. Join Becky Herring as we make fleece blankets to do-nate to Major Health Partners. Call 317-398-0127 so we know you are attending. No cost.

Tuesday, October 24, 9:30-11:00 a.m. French class; session 2.

Wednesday, October 25, 1:30 p.m. Sing-a-Long with Mae Norman, Loretta Eckstein, and Carolyn Disser. Come to sing old and new favorites. Refreshments fol-lowing by Ashford Place.

Thursday, October 26, 1:00 p.m. Bookclub at The Horizon Center with Pam Weakley from the Shelby County Public Library. All welcome; no reservations.

Thursday, October 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. German class; session 2.

Friday, October 27, 8:30-9:00 a.m. Blood pressure by Legacy.

Friday, October 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bingo sponsored by Carol Richardson.

Friday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. Sneak Peek Dancing with the Shelby County Stars at Breck Auditorium. Ticket cost is $10.00.

Tuesday, October 31, 9:30-11:00 a.m. French class; session 3.

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Friday Oct . 20th: Indiana Style Chili Mac (8 oz) Mixed Vegetables Hot Applesauce Cornbread/Marg Cookie Milk

Monday Oct . 23rd: Grilled Chicken Spinach Rosemary Potatoes Wheat Bread Birthday Cup Cake Milk

Tuesday Oct. 24th: Grilled Hamburger Macaroni

& Cheese Green Beans Wheat Bun Diced Pears

Milk

Wednesday Oct. 25th: Sliced Turkey Breast w Gra-

vy Maple Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Cuts Wheat

Bread/Marg Mixed Fruit Cup Milk

Thursday Oct. 26th: Braised Beef w/Egg Noodles Peas Diced Carrots Wheat Roll/Marg Fresh Orange

Milk

Friday Oct. 27th: Herb Marinated Chicken Mashed Pota-toes Mixed Vegetables Kale Salad Wheat Roll/Marg Milk

Monday Oct. 30th: Cubed Steak w/Mushroom

Gravy Butter Beans Collard Greens Rye Bread Marg

Pudding Cup Milk

Tuesday Oct. 31st: Chicken Thigh Green Beans French Cut Scalloped Potatoes Diced Pears Milk

Kathy Nolting,

Activity Director

Monday, October 2, 12:00 p.m. Aprons for Alzheimer’s meeting.

Tuesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m. Coloring with Cyndi. Meets every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Bring your favorite coloring book and make new friends. All welcome. No res-ervations needed.

Tuesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m. Painting Group. Meets every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Instructors available. Paint-ing supplies available. All welcome. No reservations need-ed.

Friday, October 6, 8:30-9:00 a.m. Blood sugar and pressure by Heritage House.

Friday, October 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bingo sponsored by Her-itage House.

Friday, October 6, 12:30 p.m. Stained glass angel craft. Must be registered to attend. Call 317-398-0127 for availa-bility.

Saturday, October 7, 8:00-2:00 p.m. Rita Jackson ceramic sculpture show at Shelby Senior Services. All welcome.

Monday, October 9, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Gospel music with The Shepperd Brothers. A free meal following with Chef Roger Porter sponsored by Murphy/Parks Funeral Service. No cost; no reservations. All welcome.

Wednesday, October 11, 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn with The Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary. Enjoy feeding the birds? Then this program is for you. Let’s learn which birds migrate and which birds overwinter in your backyard. Cost for lunch, program, and door prize is $5.00. Please pay at our front desk or call 317-398-0127 to use your credit card.

Thursday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. Wreath Making Craft. Join Becky Herring as we decorate straw wreaths to be sold as a money maker for the senior center at our Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 18. All welcome; no cost. Call us at 317-398-0127 so we know you are coming to help us.

Friday, October 13, 8:30-9:00 a.m. Blood pressure by Lega-cy.

Friday, October 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bingo sponsored by Ashford Place.

Friday, October 13, 12:30 p.m. Stained glass angel ornament with Tim and Janice Conway. Must be registered to attend. Call 317-398-0127 for availability.

Monday Oct. 2: Spaghetti Marinara w/Meatballs (2)Italian Green Beans Diced Carrots Diced Peaches Milk

Tuesday Oct. 3: Oven Fried Chicken Thigh (1) Diced Carrots Scalloped Potatoes Diced Pears Milk

Wednesday Oct. 4: Italian Bow Tie w/Beef

(8oz) Wax Beans Broccoli w/Red Peppers

Wheat Bread/Margarine Gelatin Milk

Thursday Oct. 5th: Southwest Omelet w/Cheese &

Salsa Shredded Mini Wheat Potatoes Tropical Fruit

Cup Milk

Friday Oct 6th: Chicken Salad w/Dressing Mixed Greens Mixed Greens Wheat Crackers Mixed Fruit Cup Milk

Monday Oct 9th: Pasta Alfredo w/ Chicken Breast Peas Carrots Wheat Bread/Marg Applesauce Milk

Tuesday Oct. 10th: Meatloaf/Brown Gravy Key West Blend Veggies Mashed Potatoes Wheat Bread/Marg

Peaches Milk

Wednesday Oct 11th: Pasta Marina w/Crab Cake (3) Corn Spinach Orange Milk

Thursday Oct 12th: Smothered Chicken Breast Wild Rice Pilaf Collard Greens Wheat Bread/Marg Orange Pineapple Ambrosia Milk

Friday Oct 13th: Vegetable Lasagna Green Beans Garden Salad Diced Pears Milk

Monday Oct 16th: Potato Pollock Corn Peas Wheat Bread/Marg Mixed Fruit Cup Milk

Tuesday Oct 17th: Roast Beef/Brown Gravy California Blend Veggies Mashed Potatoes Wheat

Bread/Margarine Fresh Orange Milk

Wednesday Oct 18th: Chicken Parmesan Key West Veg-gie Blend Spinach Wheat Bread/Margarine Diced Pineap-ple Milk

Thursday Oct. 19th: BBQ Chicken Breast Mixed Vegetables Sliced Apples Wheat Roll/Margarine Tropi-cal Fruit Cup Milk

Senior Food Pantry

The Senior Food Pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. until noon on the days that the Horizon center is open in Shelbyville. The pantry specializes in low-sugar and low-sodium

items for those 60 years or older with hypertension or diabetes. We are also accepting donations of food and other items for our Pantry. Call Shelby Senior

Services at 317-398-0127 for more information.

Those with hypertension and/or diabetes, please en-sure you are carefully following doctors’ instructions

about proper diet for your particular health condition. MHP nutrition staff is available for assis-

tance if needed.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Exercise Helps

Mental Health

By: Tracey Tucker, Health and Wellness

HEALTH & WELLNESS

MAJOR HEALTH PARTNERS PRESENTS

WALK WITH A DOC!

Every Wednesday beginning June 7 through

October 4. Meet at noon in the Lobby of

MHP Medical Center for a 30 minute walk.

Bring your own water and sunscreen.

Exercise has major benefits on mental health. Going for a run, a swim or walk can do wonders not only for physical health but also for someone’s stress levels as well. Here are some ideas for you! Enjoying the fresh air What a great way to clear our minds, meditate and enjoy the day God has given us. Getting fresh air clears the lungs and wakes people up just a little bit more before they hit the road. It boosts Self-Esteem Walking with a group of people and exercising 3 times a week does build your self-confidence and significantly improves this aspect of mental health. Releases Endorphins When you exercise you are releasing chemicals called endorphins into your body. Its called a run-ners” high. This is the feeling that people enjoy after a long distance run when they suddenly stop at the end. The endor-phins improve your mood, and create a feeling of well being. Improves stress Channeling your frustrations into exercise really helps your well-being. Prevent the loss of mental function studies show people who exercise regularly can help slow the decline of cognitive function in the later years of life. The mental gymnastics helps keep the mind sharp and can preserve good mental state. Releases anxiety Again exercising is the key to take things off of your mind. Hobbies such as sewing, knitting are great exercise for mental health. The simple act of passing the thread through the needle requires coordination and dexterity. It takes mental work to follow the patterns and directions. All contribute to greater mental sharpness and help decrease the effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s! Increase Overall Happiness We must remember Endorphins make people happy! When people exercise, they release these endorphins which trigger serotonin and improve people’s mood. The largest benefit of exercise on mental health is that it improves someone’s overall level of happiness. Why not exercise regularly and take advantage of living a longer and healthier lifestyle? Ger-Fit Exercise every Monday morning @ 10:00 a.m. This is a chair exercise, strength training and muscle building class for Seniors. This class prevents falls and reduces Arthritic conditions. Please bring your water bottle and two 2 pound weights. Please contact Tracey Tucker if you are interested in participating in the class. Chair Volleyball exercise : We can establish teams and start playing twice a month. The request would be at least 6 to 8 people , it will be held at the Senior Center. Please come and enjoy the fun!! Walking Program: Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Every Friday at 11:30 a.m. We will meet at the Senior Center then go to Sunset Park to walk the trail, weather permitting! If it rains we will meet at the Parks Dept. to walk. I will meet with each person and get general information from you to make sure there are no restrictions per your Dr. to walk. Bring your water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes! Yoga (Everyone is welcome to attend): Chair Yoga Mondays at 12:30p.m. cost is $5.00. Regular Yoga at 1:00 p.m.

cost is $5.00 Classes led by Certified instructor Jerrillee Lucas. Her classes are helpful for balance, flexibility and strength.

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“T’ai Chi Alumni: Thursdays at 11:00-11:30 a.m. No cost or no reservation needed. T.O.P.S.: Taking off the pounds sensibly! This group meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Come in and join the fun! The 1st class is complimentary. If you would like to join the group, please let us know. There is a fee for a member-ship!

October Events:

Bowling: Fridays 12:30 p.m. at the Blue River Bowl

Line Dancing : Thursday, October 12th and Thursday, Oc-tober 26th from 12:30 -1:30 at Shelby Senior Services with Tracey and Pam Heck. This is a FREE fun event! Please join us!!!

Parkinson’s FREE Exercise and Support Group with Lakin Covey: Meets at SportWorks at the Renovo Center on Wednesday Oct. 11th and Wednesday, Oct 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You may ask for Lakin Covey.

Attention: “We are the Eye of Tiger Shelby County fighting back against Parkinson’s one day at a time!” In this corner we provide Hope, Strength, Determination, Inde-pendence and Social gathering. This is non-contact boxing, inspired by fitness, fun and building friendships along the way.

If you have Parkinson’s and would like to be a boxer for ROCK STEADY BOXING, please contact Tracey Tucker at 317-398-0127 for more information and costs. We have added more classes. The classes meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. and 4 :00-5:00 pm; Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m and 4:30 to 6:00 pm, and Saturdays from 9:00 – 10:00 am at the Briley Center located at 762 Fair Avenue, Shelbyville.

“Love each other, breathe, exercise daily and enjoy everyday life and its

beautiful treasures.”

AMERICAN MANOR APARTMENTS

462 W. Main Street Morristown, IN

Now Leasing

Senior Citizen One Bedroom Apartment

Walking distance to banking and shopping, free trash service, community room activities, in-

side onsite laundry room, tobacco free campus. Rental assistance may be available to qualified

applicants.

Family owned and operated.

Contact Joann at 317-509-3474 for more information.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.