NOW AT SYCAMORE

September / October 2015

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

OCTOBERFEST BEER HALL October 23rd

Bingo in the Park 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WMKV 89.3FM

Trivia Contest 6:15 pm

Opening Ceremony 7:00 pm

50’s Rock Concert Blair Carman

the Belleview Boys 7:15 pm

YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Free Member’s Concert In The Park

September 25th

Maple Knoll VillageThe Knolls of OxfordThe MeadowsMt. View TerraceCorbly TraceMaple Knoll Child Center Sycamore Senior CenterMaple Knoll Home Health Services Maple Knoll Management, Inc. WMKV 89.3 & 89.9 FM

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The Mission of the Senior Center Division of Maple Knoll Communities

Inc. is to provide a stimulating community experience by

creating sustainable, outstanding opportunities for social, intellectual and volunteer experiences, while

providing care and support to those we serve throughout the

Greater Cincinnati area.

Sycamore Connections A Maple Knol l community program

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Membership Renewal Registration 2

Staff Members Back Cover

INDEX

SYCAMORE SENIOR CENTER Membership Registration Form

____ New ____ Renewal

____ $30 Individual/ Year

____ $50 Couple/Year

____ $1000 Golden Lifetime

Name ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________

City/State/Zip________________________________

Birth Date ___________________________________

Phone ______________________________________

Email Address ________________________________

Emergency Contact___________________________ Address _______________________________ Phone ________________________________ Relationship____________________________

**Membership key tags can be obtained at the Welcome Center or by sending a self addressed

stamped envelope.

Please send your email address to Laura at

lbell@mkcommunities.org for the Center’s records.

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH . . .

Our Deli serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Enjoy a hot entrée daily plus a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches available through Sycamore Café. A suggested donation of $3.00 for the main entrée, while prices on sandwiches and salad bar vary. Call the Center’s lunch hot line number at 686-1019.

Table of Contents

CENTER ACTIVITIES

AARP Driver Safety Course 9

Anti-Aging Program 9

Bengals Game Trip 6

Book Talk 12

Casino Trip 6

Chair Massage 10 Clay-Handbuilding Pottery Vase 4

Comedy Night 11 Concert in the Park: Member Appreciation 3

Conversational French 8

Cooking Class 5 Coughs, Colds and the Flu Program 10

CPR Class 5 Crafts for Christmas 9

Daily Schedule 15 Dizziness and Balance 11

Drawing the Human Form Class 4

Excel Introduction To Class 5 Fall Prevention 10

Film Festival 8 Flower Arranging Class 4

Foot Massage 9

Grandparent Alienation Program 12 Hearing Screening 10

Home Delivered Meals 13 Karaoke Fun 5

KY Bourbon 101: History and Tasting 4 Labor Day Concert 9

Medicare Help with OSHIP 11

Medicare Open Enrollment Forum 11

Medicare presentation with OSHIP 10

Mittagessen Deutsch Stammtisch Group 13

Money Matters 12

Mountain Dulcimer Workshop 5

Movies on the Big Screen 13

New and Returning Members 13

Oktoberfest Beer Hall 12

Observatory Program 9

Observatory Trip 6

Picnic - Free Senior Outing 9

Reds Game Trip 6

Savvy Saving for Seniors 10

Selling you Stuff Program 12 Smartphone Photography Class 5

Spanish Class Beginning 10 Standup Comedy 101 4

Transportation 13 Veterans Luncheon 10

Vision Screening 11

Wednesday WOWS! (OLLI) 7-8White Christmas on Broadway Trip 6

Wine Appreciation Class 4

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YOU ARE APPRECIATED! FREE MEMBERS

CONCERT IN THE PARK

Date: Friday, Sept. 25th

The Show: The 1950’s rock of Blair Carman and the Belleview Boys.

The Place: Founder’s Pavilion, Amphitheater, Evendale, OH. Kingsport Drive off Glendale Milford

4:00 pm - Bingo 6:15 pm - WMKV 89.3 FM

Trivia Contest

7:00 pm - Recognition Program

7:15 pm - Concert

Just for you, a concert and an evening of fun. Come at 4:00 pm and play bingo in the picnic shelter. Then join us across the parking lot at the Amphitheater for WMKV 89.3 FM’s Trivia contest hosted by Trivia Tuesday show. Do not miss the Senior Center recognition program at 7:00 pm where we will honor our volunteers and our community partners. Our grand finale is Blair Carman and the Belleview Boys. Come for the giveaways, interactive demonstrations and special attractions but stay for the fun. Bring your lawn chairs and pack a picnic or you may purchase hotdogs, brats or metts. Let us know you are coming ASAP 984-1234.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION

SSC is holding an online auction sale fundraising event with “Everything But the House” in September (Date to be announced). We’re in the process of collecting merchandise for the event. What to donate: Because we have limited space, ETBH suggest we limit the donated items to things that have a value over $100. Donated items must be in good working condition, contain all of their pieces and parts, and free of stains and rips. EBTH suggest the items below as the top twelve money making items for a charity event.

Original Art Men's Watches Cars

Antiques First Edition Books Sports memorabilia

Get Away Packages Gift Certificates (dinners, services or experiences)

MAPLE KNOLL HOME HEALTH Home healthcare is one of the most convenient ways to recover. Performed within their home, clients can receive care in their natural environment, with the convenience of avoiding transportation, long waits

and scheduling appointments. Maple Knoll provides various home health services such as: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy,

speech therapy, nutrition assistance, medical

social work and home health aid.

We are available to answer any questions about home health care at 513-782-2546.

Tickets (sports events, plays or other experiences Women's Designer (clothing, purses and shoes)

Jewelry (modern and vintage) Furniture (non-upholstered)

How to Donate: Drop off your items. Small items may be dropped off at the reception center here at the senior center.

Scheduling a Pickup: Call Cynthia 686-1013 to schedule your pick up.

All of the funds raised from this event will be used to support the center, including our Meals on Wheels and our medical transportation services. Items donated are sold by ETBH online, SSC receives payment for your donations and you recieve a tax receipt foryour generous donation!

All Day Join us in the centers computer lab for help shopping THE BIG SALE on the ETBH site.

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WINE APPRECIATION Wednesdays, Sept. 23rd, 30th Oct 7th, 21st, 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 8 week Cost: $20.00 Beginner, enthusiast or oenophile join us as we look at the global wine industry with emphasis on good-value wines. There will be wine tastings at some sessions. Participants must bring a wine glass to each session. Moderator: Mary Fruehwald is a certified judge of the American Wine Society as well as the former owner of The Wine Store. RSVP 984-1234.

KY BOURBON 101 HISTORY & TASTING

Thursday, Oct. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $40

There are more than 20 working distilleries in Kentucky making more than 200 of your favorite brands of KY Bourbons. That number is only growing. Each class will enjoy a A tasting. Join us to develop your bourbon palate and learn what a new bourbon drinker needs to know, along with a few things some veterans may have missed in this four week course of America’s only native spirit. This course include history, tasting, cocktails and recipes. RSVP 984-1234.

STANDUP COMEDY 101 Monday, Sept. 21st, 28th, Oct 5th

12:00 pm Cost: $25.00 Learn how to make your own stories hilarious, write and deliver jokes, timing and delivery, how to charm an audience and how different shows are structured. At the end of the class, students will perform five minutes of their routine at Pro-Am Night Go Bananas Comedy Club in Montgomery’s (behind the Camargo Cadillac Dealership). This part is not mandatory but it will definitely be fun. RSVP 984-1234.

FLORAL ARRANGMENTS 9:30am - 11:30am $45.00 per class (Includes all materials except tools) Learn basics of floral arranging with Kathy Morrissey owner of Eastgate Flowers & Gifts. In this three course series you will learn the following techniques: Class #1 - Monday, Sept. 21st Learn hands on basics of floral arranging by creating a beautiful vase of fall flowers. Class #2 - Monday, Oct. 12th Challenge your creativity, create a structured flower arrangement in a basket style using floral foam. Class #3 - Monday, Nov. 9th Design a wreath suitable for the Holiday season using silk materials and artificial pine wreath.

Please bring a scissors and small wire cutter. Floral sheers will be available for your use. RSVP 984-1234.

DRAWING THE HUMAN FORM Tuesday Sept 15th, 22nd, 29th, Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th make up class Oct. 27th $37. 00 for member $57.00 for nonmember 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The human form, like any figure, is easy to draw when you break it down into its most basic shapes: ovals, circles, and rectangles. This course covers drawing heads, faces (a Portrait) and bodies (figure drawing) using live models. Instructor: Ms. Myrtle Blankenbuehler. RSVP 984 -1234.

CLAY - A UNIQUE POTTERY VASE September 18th and October 2nd 10:00am - 12:00 pm Cost: $45 Limited to 15 people

Design a pottery vase with impressions of your favorite garden plants from clay slabs and add texture by em-bossing it with sprigs of vegetation. Your vase will be bisque-fired before the second class, where you will stain and glaze it to highlight the textured surface. After a glaze-firing it's ready for you to pick-up. Your finished piece will be approximately 4" in diameter and 8" tall. Bring a few of your own plant sprigs or use those provid-ed by the instructor. The instructor, Rick Hoffman, after 20 years of exhibiting work and teaching, built Covington Clay, a teaching studio and gallery. Register 984-1234.

FALL 2015COURSES

Great minds have a purpose, other have wishes...

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SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Friday Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Free A smartphone can capture amazing images but what then? In this class you will learn about editing tools, apps that help you crop shots, enhancing colors, adding filters, transferring photos using a memory card, sharing your creations with the world and more! RSVP 513 984-1234.

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL Wednesdays, Sept. 23rd, 30th, Oct 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Free Learn to enter, edit, arrange, and modify data into an Excel spreadsheet. Create data tables mathematical functions, printing, page layout, and margin setting through the use of Page Setup. Access Internet for assistance with various Excel topics. RSVP 984-1234.

FALL 2015COURSES

COOKING WITH PIPKINS MARKET LABOR DAY GRILL OUT Tuesday, Sept. 1st 2:00 pm $5.00 Grilled veggies make a wonderful main dish and also complement grilled meats. Come learn the quick, easy, and healthy, sweet, smoky flavors of grilled vegetables. WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THOSE HERBS Tuesday, Oct 13th

$5.00 Fresh herbs can take a dish from good to great. Come learn key uses, herb combinations, recipes, and tips for keeping them fresh. Register 984-1234

CPR CERTIFICATION Saturday, Sept. 12th or Oct. 10th $25, payable by cash or check during class Free to Blue Ash residents Blue Ash Fire Department North 10647 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 SSC is partnering with the Blue Ash Fire Department to offer our members CPR Classes. The skills covered in class include rescue breathing, CPR, AED use, and first aid for choking victims. Class is taught using lecture, videos, and practice on rescue mannequins. There is a written test at the end of class. Participants will receive a certification card from the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) that is current for 2 years. You must preregister at 745-8533.

KARAOKE Thursdays, Sept. 24th, Oct 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Nov 4th, 12th 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $5 Karaoke is meant to be sociable so join us whether you want to belt out your favorite tunes or listen to others. Choose your performance song from a huge selection of favorites. The lyrics are projected onto a large screen and highlighted. We will encourage you as you share your voice and even sing background. But if you would rather listen, we can always use an audience.

MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Cost: Free Do you have a mountain dulcimer? Can you play or want to learn how to play? Come join the Mountain dulcimer workshop. Bring your dulcimer with you. For more information contact Phyllis Whitt at Prwhitt60@gmail.com or call 314-5630.

TRY BOOM, SILVERSNEAKERS' NEW FITNESS PROGRAM If you’re ready for a new adventure, try our brand new fitness program, BOOM. BOOM includes three innovative

1/2 hour classes designed to help you live a more active lifestyle and is modified for all fitness levels.

Move ItStarting Mon., Oct. 5th Time: 3:00 pm Move through the decades in this dance-based workout. Learn moves from every era –'60s Twist to '90s "Vogue," all while improving cardio endurance.

MindStarting Mon., Oct. 5th Time: 3:30 pm Improve range of motion, balance and flexibility with yoga/Pilates fusion class. Learn techniques to relax your mind and engage your muscles through athletic-stretching techniques.

Muscle

Starting Tues., Oct 6th Time: 3:00 pm Up your game in this strength training class that consists of a series of exercises inspired by your favorite activities like golf, tennis and hiking.

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ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION AND Option 1- $30.00 per person Lower Level seat and a $10 food and beverage credit. Option 2 - $115.00 per person seat in the climate controlled Fox Sports Ohio Champions Club where all your food and non-alcoholic beverages are included. Check In - 10:55 am - Depart - 11:10 am

CASINO TRIP Check In 9:00 am Depart 9:15 am

Leave the casino - 4:00 pm Only $30.00 per person.

We must have 40 participants or we will cancel the trip.

Wednesday, September 30th Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center

Reds Game

Thurs. Oct. 1st 12:35 pm vs

Chicago Cubs

DINNER AND CINCINNATI’S OBSERVATORY Monday, September 21st

Cost: $45.00 Report: 5:10 pm Depart: 5:20 pm Dinner: 5:50 pm Observatory: 7:30 pm - 8:45pm

We begin with dinner at the Cock & Bull Public House on Hyde Park Square. Next, our private

tour of the Observatory by the Outreach Astrono-mer and co-host of the syndicated astronomy

program Star Gazers, Dean Regas. The main tele-scopes are an 11” Merz and Mahler refractor made in 1843 and a 16” Alvan Clark refractor

from 1904. The historic buildings are recognized as a National Historic Landmark. The Moon will

be in the first quarter with a good position to view Saturn. Buildings are handicap accessible to

the first floors but have 5 steps into one dome. We’ll use the one with 5 steps but for those

willing there are 25 steps into the other dome.

Our Cincinnati Bengals vs

Seattle's Seahawks Sunday

October 11th

Cost: $85.00 Report: 10:30 am Departure: 10:45 am

At the conclusion of the game our group will be escorted into

a Club Lounge to wait until the streets open for our bus.

Come day tripping with Sycamore Senior Center. For more extensive trips see the wonderful offerings from Provident Travel. The center must pay for all trips and buses in advance. Refunds and transfers must be called in at least 14 calendar days be-fore the scheduled trip. No refunds or transfers will be made after that time. Sign up at the recep-tion center or buy your ticket by phone 984-1234.

CUSTOM DESIGNED DESTINATION TRAVEL

For our members, Provident Travel is now offering custom designed destination travel.

Not into group travel? Let Provident’ s travel design team

handle all the details of your private customized vacation adventure.

Call Joe 513 763-3080 - 800 989-8900.

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS ON BROADWAY Saturday, December 5th Cost: $100.00 Report: 10:45 am Depart: 11:00 am Return: 4:00 pm The classic holiday movie White Christmas comes to the stage at last! We begin with a delicious selection of art-inspired fare at Cincinnati Art Museum’s Terrace Café. Then on to the Aronoff for this brand new musical of classic Berlin hits. Join us for this holiday treat. Limited seating, buy now.

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WRITERS, READERS, AND BUYERS OF BOOKS: A WOW TO ENJOY! Wednesday, Oct. 7th Here’s a mini-festival of writing in the Greater Cincinnati area. Local Award winning authors presenting include Wendy Beckman, Linda Leopold Strauss, John Brackett, Kerrie Logan Hollihan, and Connie Trountstine. Their genres include fic-tion and nonfiction, history, detective, adult, young adult (YA), and children’s. You’ll also meet Sandy Bolek, who’ll explain “Books by the Banks” and Betsy Schramm of “The Book Shelf” in Madeira, who’ll provide info on several topics, including local publishers. Ms. Strauss will also give her thoughts on writing groups. A koffee klatch is planned, and books will be available. Moderator: Carolyn Nightin-gale, OLLI WOW committee member.

ODDITIES OF ENGLAND Wednesday, Oct. 14th This presentation is designed to explode the myth that the English are still the conservative, prim and proper people depicted in so many ways by popular media and novels. There are enough strange events and odd happenings in England to put this image to rest. Come and enjoy a lighthearted look at the “other” England! Moderator: Keith Marriott, MEd, an ex-Brit, former professor of education, and traveler with a love of teaching and lifelong learning.

ANTIOXIDANTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY: DANCE

PARTNERS OR DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD?

Wednesday, Oct. 21st The pros/cons of taking

antioxidant dietary supplements with

radiation and certain

types of chemotherapy,

supplements used to manage side effects from chemotherapy, and evidence regard-

ing supplements that can cause cancer or are claimed to treat cancer. Moderator: Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum, a traditionally

trained doctor of pharmacy and holistic clinical pharmacist.

THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI)

Wednesday WOWS! Eight weeks - Eight topics - Eight ways to keep your mind sharp, experience something new.

Lectures: 9:00 am and conclude by 12:00 pm. Please register to attend 984-1234.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION

Remember SSC in Your Will

Your bequest benefits the Center and the many programs we offer from Meals on Wheels

to medical transportation to building maintenance. If you have any questions, please call 782-8629.

THE KENNEDY WIVES Wednesday, Sept. 23rd Amber Hunt, an investigative reporter for Cincinnati Enquirer, shares tales from America’s “royal” family. Hear fascinating stories of the women behind the Kennedy men: Rose, Ethel, Joan, Jackie, and Vicki. After the talk, Amber will autograph copies of The Kennedy Wives: Triumph and Tragedy in America’s Most Public Family, written by her and co-author David Batcher, for a special rate of $20 cash. Moderator: Amber Hunt is a national award-winning journalist and author who currently covers consumer advocate issues for the Cincinnati Enquirer.

FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD: CINCINNATI LIUZHOU SISTER CITY Wednesday, Sept. 30th Based on a vision of President Eisenhower, Sister Cities International was established in 1957 to promote world peace. Since 1988, Cincinnati Liuzhou Sister City has worked for cross-cultural understanding and peace through many international award-winning exchange programs. Learn firsthand of the exciting teacher, artist, library, medical, park, and government exchanges with Liuzhou, China—one of Cincinnati’s nine Sister Cities in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Broaden your understanding of an all-volunteer, citizen-based friendship across the pond in our ever-shrinking world. Co-Moderators: Kathy Richardson, OLLI literature class moderator and Sister Cities volunteer, and Beth Hoffman Huddleston, Chinese American chair of the Cin-Liu committee.

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Monday, Sept. 14th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Free In honor of National Senior Center Month, SSC will host the Sycamore Film festival a cinematic celebration that focuses on bringing awareness to Ageism. Each of the 5 short films shown are winners in the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) film short Competition on Ageism. The festival is a showcase to illuminate specific discriminatory practices against seniors or prejudicial attitudes toward the aging process and institutional practices that perpetuate stereotypes about seniors. A discussion will follow.

The films: Transforming the Perception of Age - film by John Jeffcoat, 2015 winner

Salt & Pepper - film by Keith Rivers Principal/creative director |Workhouse Creative, 2014 winner

Backseat Bingo - film by Liz Blazer, 2013 winner

Life is a Ball - film by Zac Greenbaum, Pilotfish Productions LLC, 2012 winner

Mind the Gap - Film by Jon Byron, 2011 winner

Sign up 984-1234.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH Mondays starting Sept. 22nd 10:00 am Cost: Free Rejoignez-nous pour la conversation française. Total Immersion. Prerequisite: Must have a working knowledge of the French language.

FUN WITH LAUREL AND HARDY: HAR, HAR! Wednesday, Oct. 28th Come and laugh out loud as you view great favorites from the early days of film, watching comedians Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and the Little Rascals. Gene Sorkin will review their lives and contributions to big screen history as well as show some films from the era of silent movies into talkies. Get answers to your questions about these pioneers of comedy. Join the nostalgia to see times long gone. Moderator: Gene Sorkin, Grand Sheik of The Chimp Tent with the Sons of the Desert, Oasis #279 in Cincinnati, the local Lauren and Hardy Appreciation Society, and previous OLLI presenter.

THE WORK OF HAMILTON COUNTY’S PORT AUTHORITY AND LAND BANK Wednesday, Nov. 4th A Port Authority operates wharves and public transit, right? And Land Bank… does it stockpile properties and sell them for $1? Find out the true work of these public economic develop-ment agencies and the role they play in making our region ready for big projects and transforming urban neighborhoods. Co-Moderators: Gail Paul is communications director, Melissa Johnson is director of real estate and logistics, and Chris Recht is associate counsel—all from the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority.

OUR TRIBUTE TO VETERANS Wednesday, Nov. 11th OLLI and the Sycamore Senior Center salute our veterans! Dee Daniels from Honor Flight Tri-State will describe their mission and efforts to honor our senior veterans. We’ll also have stories from veterans who took the Flight to Washington DC along with Guardians who accompanied them. We’ll then enjoy hearing the music of World War II and other patriotic songs from The Highlandaires. We hope you’ll sing along! Co-Moderators: John Cozad and Rosemary Deitzer are members of the OLLI WOW Committee.

NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH

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AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE Friday, Sept. 4th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm AARP Members $15.00 Non AARP $20.00 As drivers, if we don’t keep up with changes, we put others and ourselves at risk. AARP has collaborated with the nation’s top experts in mobility, aging, technology, vehicle and driver safety to develop a refresher course for seniors. Register 984-1234.

SYCAMORE SENIOR CENTER

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WITH JEAN Tuesday Sept. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 1:30 pm Member Jean Dempsey has organized some very exciting holiday decorating ideas to deck the halls of the center in December. No charge to join Jean as we make these fun and easy craft projects which will adorn our center this coming holiday season.

JOINT SENIOR PICNIC Springfield Township, Sycamore Senior Center and Wyoming Recreation Seniors Friday, Sept. 11th 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Free Springfield Township Senior Center Grove Banquet Hall 9150 Winton Road Join us for a fun-filled indoor afternoon including a picnic lunch, games, and prizes— plus a keepsake bag! The theme - “All Stars Baseball Senior Classic” Registration is closed on Sept. 4th 984-1234.

THE CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY Tuesday, Sept. 15th 1:00 pm Join Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer and cohost of PBS’s "Star Gazer" for an overview of The Cincinnati Observatory Center The Birthplace of American Astronomy. Former pres. John Quincy Adams presided over the dedication of the observatory, on the 9th of November, 1843 at the top of Mt. Ida. Come hear more about Cincinnati’s as-tronomical, historical treasure. RSVP 984-1234.

LABOR DAY CONCERT THE BLUE ASH/MONTG. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Monday, September 7th 6:00 pm Blue Ash Towne Square Join the Blue Ash Montgom-ery Symphony at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 7th, 2015 for “Imaginary Journeys” selections from An American in Paris, The Italian Girl in Algiers and Lieutenant Kijé. The rain site is located at Sycamore Junior High, 5757 Cooper Road.

FREE FOOT MASSAGE Reflexology by the Blind Hawaiian Steve Kahu Kishimoto 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Monday, Sept. 14th Monday, Oct. 12th Your feet are full of Reflexology and Acupressure points. Steve invites you for a 20 minute full foot reflexology massage. It is deeply relaxing and therapeutic. Register 984-1234.

Tuesday, Sept. 8th

1:00 pm Free Life Reimagined? It’s a new way to get inspired about your possibilities and think about what’s next in your life. Come connect with Life Reimagined Guide member Joyce Andrews and people who can support you along the way to gain insight into where you want to go. Discover new methods and practical tools to help you plan your next move. Register 984-1234

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FALL PREVENTION September 23rd 12:30 pm Falling is not an inevitable part of aging. You are invited to hear how your risk of falling can be reduced. Presented by UC Health. 984-1234.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION

SAVVY SAVING SENIOR

Tuesday, Sept. 22nd 1:00 pm Learn the difference between wills, trusts, how to avoid probate, how to protect your assets from nursing home control, and what investment options are available for Senior Market. If you have questions please give Vickie Robbins from United Family Services a call 545-6864.

COUGHS, COLDS AND THE FLU Tuesday, Sept. 29th 12:00 pm Learn more about coughs, colds and the flu: What they are, what are the symptoms, who is affected, and what you can do to prevent and treat these conditions with the Walgreens Pharma-cist.

HEARING SCREENING Wednesday, Sept. 23rd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 28th 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm The hearing services provid-ed by Cincinnati Eye Insti-tute are painless and only take a few minutes. A $100 value. Appointment needed: call 984-1234.

VETERANS LUNCHEON

12:30 pm $5.00 per person

In honor of your service to our country, let us say thank

you with the monthly

Veterans Luncheon. To make sure that the mess

staff has enough chow on hand for all the troops,

register no later than one week before the

lunch.

984-1234.

Sept. 25th

The Memory Lane Trio

Veterans Day Luncheon

November 6th

FREE CHAIR MASSAGE Monday, Sept. 28th Monday, Oct. 26th 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This may be your last chance! Sign up for a chair massage. The massage therapist will treat members to a relaxing 20 minute massage. RSVP 984-1234.

BEGINNING SPANISH Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Nov. 3rd, 10th 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free, Join Hector Rios for six weeks of basics Spanish. The class concludes with an outing to a local Mexican restaurant where you will order in Spanish. Sign up today 513 984-1234.

MEDICARE WITH OSHIP Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program at the Ohio Department of Insurance Tuesday, Sept. 29th 1:30 pm Learn about the recent changes to Medicare. Get tips on enrollment for 2016. Find out if you qualify to save an average of $4,000 on your prescription drug cost. Register 984-1234.

POLE WALKING DEMO Join us after to try Pole Walking. Walking that includes using balance walking poles specially designed to incorporate your entire body (with less effort) rather than just your lower body.

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OPEN ENROLLMENT FORUM An Informal Sales Event of Insurance Products Tuesday, October 13th 1:00 pm Medicare’s open enrollment period of Medicare Part D comes only once a year. This year Open Enrollment Period is October 15 – December 7, 2015. You can only change your Medicare or Prescription Drug plan during this Annual Election Period. How do you decide what is best for you? Join us for an open forum of 9 top companies to hear what’s being offered. Each company will have 10 minutes to speak and will also have someone available for one on ones between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm in our lobby. Register 984-1234.

OPEN ENROLLMENT WITH OSHIIP Medicare Open Enrollment One on one with the experts Thursday, October 15th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday, October 22nd 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Appointment Only Ohio Department of Insurance Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) Community Liaisons will assess your coverage, checking if there are plans that offer better health and/or drug coverage at a more affordable price. Even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, it is still wise to take a look at other Medicare options that may better suit your individual needs in 2016. OSHIIP will also complete the enrollment process that day. Appointments take approximately 45 minutes. Sign up at the reception center ASAP 984-1234.

SAM’s Wednesday, Oct. 7th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Sam’s representative is here today to offer Sam’s club memberships, new or renewals. The Sam's Club Pharmacy was ranked highest in customer satisfaction among mass merchandise pharmacies in the J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Pharmacy Study. This is a benefit for SSC Members.

CEI VISION SCREENING Friday, Oct. 9th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Early detection through reg-ular and complete eye exams is the key to protecting your vision. Join the Cincinnati Eye Institute for a free distance and near visual acuity and glaucoma test.

SSC COMEDY NIGHT Go Bananas Comedy Club

Wednesday, Oct. 7th 7:40 pm Cost: $5.00 Must be seated by 7:30 pm. Come out for a night of laughter featuring our Center’s standup comedy class members. Enjoy reasonably priced finger foods and a large selection of drink options. There is a $3.00 purchase minimum per person and a service charge added on all checks. 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery, OH 45242 (behind the Camargo Cadillac Dealership). RSVP 984-1234.

DIZZINESS & BALANCE Tuesday, October 6th 1:00 pm Dr. Patrick Shumrick covers the many causes of balance problems and your risk of having balance issues as you age. A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel unsteady or dizzy, even though you are standing still or lying down. The Center for Balance exclusively treats patients suffering from dizziness, vertigo, and balance. Register 984-1234.

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LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION

FICTION (1st) Thursday 1:30 pm

Sept.

3rd “I Am Malala:

The Girl Who Stood Up for Education

and was Shot by

the Taliban” By Malala Yousafzai

Oct.

1st “All the Light We

Cannot See” By Anthony Doerr

NON-FICTION (2nd) Monday 1:00 pm

Sept.

14th

“A Fine Romance”

By Candice Bergman

Oct.

12th

Open house book

selection party.

10:30 am Thursday, Sept. 24th Thursday, Oct. 22nd Money Matters is a series of financial seminars sponsored by Mowry, Marty & Bain, Inc. that includes regular updates on market activity, economic indicators and may from time to time be presented with examples or ideas about financial solutions. Register 984-1234.

SELLING YOUR STUFF Tuesday, Oct. 20th 1:00 pm Learn how to sell personal property with EBTH. Moving or just selling a few items, all items are auctioned through a seven day sale on EBTH’ website. They also handle vehicles, quick sells and even organize donations and junk removal for unsellable items, leaving your home broom swept. Register 984-1234.

OCTOBERFEST BEER HALL Friday, October 23rd 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm RSVP 984-1234 The Bierhalle opens with our beer meister tapping the first Keg at 12 noon. You can expect a brass band, polka, the chicken dance, and sing-alongs along with a few surprises. You are expected to buy beer and food to keep your seat. We have lots of brews and German wine plus a menu of traditional favor-ites of Bavarian and German American cuisine such as:

Brezan (Soft Pretzel) Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) German Potato Salad Cabbage Rolls

Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes) Goetta Sauerkraut Cream Puffs

Sausages such as Bratwurst and Weisswurst

GRANDPARENT ALIENATION Tuesday, October 27th 1:00 pm The effects of a rift in the grandparent - parent– grandchild relationship is devastating for everyone involved. And yet some parents choose a controversial and often ill-fated decision: to isolate themselves by severely restricting, controlling or denying contact between their children and the children’s grandparents. Join Alienated Grandparents Anonymous (AGA) for valuable information from experts, heartfelt stories and coping skills at this very special Talk Tuesday. Register 984-1234.

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WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS (May & June 2015)

Betty Argus Marilyn Barlag Winifred Cairns Mary Louise Davis Rosella Doepker Rhea P Fine Archie Flowers Dorothy F Galvin Mary Lou Hauck Barbara Heitz Joyce Jones Judy Kroeger Gerald J Kroge Mary Ann Kroger Kathleen Lawrence Ruth Levo

Geoffrey H Lewis Roselyn Lindeman Robert Mac Veigh Lois E Martin Dolores McKeever Richard McKeever Frederic J Mintz Patricia Musuraca Ann Noyes Edith Phelps Carole Phillips Verale Phillips Bunnie R Prost Peggy Quick Betty Reising Betty Reynolds

Walter Reynolds John Schachte Pat Schlie Ed Schmidt Leanne Schmidt Gail Scully Mary Lou Shields Carol J Smith James Springer Judy Tang Gregory Van Dulman Francis X Wagner Maria L Wee Victorio Wee John L White

SELMA Friday, Sept 4th

PG—13, Inspirational Drama Starring: David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson

DANNY COLLINS Friday, Sept. 11th

R, Drama Starring: Al Pacino, Annette Bening

5 FLIGHTS UP Friday, Sept 18th

PG-13, Comedy, Romance Starring: Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton

THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL Friday, Oct 2nd

PG, Comedy, Drama Starring: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith

CINDERELLA (2015) Friday, Oct 9th

PG, Family, Romance Starring: Cate Blanchett, Lily James

LOVE & MERCY Friday, Oct 16th PG-13, Drama

Starring: Paul Dano, John Cusack

All movies start at 1:00 pm $1.00 Donation - Movie & Popcorn

Please note, movies are subject to change based on availability. All updates are posted on the

bulletin board should we need to make a change.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION

SENIOR FUN BOWL Tuesdays, Oct. & Nov. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $5.00 (includes 2 games

and shoes) Crossgate Lanes is again hosting Sycamore members for “Senior Fun Bowl” every Tuesday in Oct. & Nov. All skill levels are welcome. Come bowl a few frames. There is no sign up - just show up!

Crossgate Lanes 4230 Hunt Road,

Blue Ash

OUREACH SERVICES

HOME DELIVERED MEALS

Contact : Rod Torbert 513 686-1003

Outreach Coordinator RTorbert@mkcommunities.org Our program is designed to fit the

lifestyle and taste of our clients by providing a choice in the meals

and days you receive them. If you are interested, or know someone

who may benefit from meals on wheels, we encourage you to

contact us. If eligible, the price is

on a donation basis. Private Pay is available at a cost of $5 for each

meal.

TRANSPORTATION

Contact: James Funk 513 686-1002

Transportation Coordinator jfunk@mkcommunities.org

We offer door-to-door Van

Transportation to medical appointments for those who live in

our service area. Those over 60 qualify for Title III discount for

medical services. The Sycamore Shuttle service runs Monday

through Friday to and from the

Senior Center between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. $5.00 round trip is

the suggested donation for the shuttle.

We Are A

Council on Aging Provider.

SWEETEST DAY TRIVIA Friday Oct. 16th 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Join us before the movie for sweetest day trivia with member Ed Katz.

A MITTAGESSEN DEUTSCH STAMMTISCH (German Lunch Table) Thursdays, 11:30 -12:30 From beginners to native speakers join us in the Café for German Conversation.

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Memorials & Honorariums

In Honor Of

Helen Bachman Robbin Quallen

Agency Insurance

In Memory of

Helen Schuller Robert Travis

In Memory of

Mary “Mom” Krieg Diana S Witt

Demetria Josef

In Memory of

Judson F Pollock Mary Pollock

Thank you to our recent Donors (May & June 2015)

Café /Kitchen Renovations

SYCAMORE CAFÉ RENOVATION $10,000

This month We Thank Donors! Carol Dean

Verna Gibson Mary Ann McCarthy

LIFELONG LEARNING AND RECREATION

STRIDERS WALKING CLUB Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Walks at your own pace followed by lunch. Car pooling is available. Joanne Elmlinger 563-6756.

Sept. 1st Winton Woods Cracker Barrel

Sept. 8th Cottel Park Olive Garden

Sept. 15th Swain Park Red Lobster

Sept. 22nd Loveland Trail The Works

Sept. 29th Heritage Oak Park Houston Inn

Oct. 6th Oak Hill Cemetery O'Charley's

Oct. 13th Blue Ash Park Slatts

Oct. 20th Summit Picnic Firehouse Grill

Oct. 27th Dulles/Pioneer Park Bob Evans/Pfeiffer

Annie Adams Herbert & Rose Adler Elaine E. Annan Bernard Anneberg Penny Madeline Altman Kathleen Edgemon Bechtold Howard Bell Harvey and Thelma Berman John Binnion Kathy Bradley Edward F. Bruening Julie Bucher John C. Caywood Mae Caywood Joseph & Ruth Cissell Kimiko Cloyd Patricia R. Connelly James P. Covert Carol J. Deem Jean Dempsey Roger Dickerson Helen Dodd Doris Dunathan Eileen Durban Lois Eha John Fabian

Pete Feldhaus Ed Ferris Esther M. Ferris Gladys Gales Morris E. Gales Jr. Mary Ganulin Henry Geesner, Jr. Larry B. Gerwe Henry Gessing Verna Gibson Theresa Gregg Richard A. Heitz Faye M. Henderson James Honerlaw Mary Grace Honerlaw Geraldine E. Hopson Joshua Howard Frederick W. Howes Mary Jane Howes Beverly Huitting Dr. Roy Jett Mah Johnn Group Demetrio Josef Shirley Kantor Richard & Judith Kapfer Richard R. Kaps

Emily A. Kapp Ford Kelley Lionel & Nancy King Scott Kuhr Marilyn Laker Mary Letty Lavely Ruth E. Lepper Alfred Lessure Ruth & Paul Leugers Fran Libecap Mary Ann McCarthy Charles & Dorothy McCaw Mike Maloney Glenn Montague Shirley Nance Omama Nashif Marilynne Nickol Gerald O'Connell Claire O’Connell Ruthanne Palmer Judith E. Prues Bernice L. Pollack Mary Pollock Ron Rieman Charles Roemer Penny A. Rolfsen

Barbara A Sahs Carol Schille Ted Scott Charlotte Sheard Jyotsna Singh St. Vivcent Ferrer Church Eddie L. Starr Juanita Jean Stimac Gwendolyn Thomas Joyce & Leonard Timmel Lucille Tobin Mary Lou Traut Robert Travis Marcella G. Trice Louise M. Truesoeu Louise Truesdell Judith B. Tucker Julie Valin Doris VanLuit Marge Vanderman Kathleen & Steve Werenski Homer Wilson Diane S. Witt Ruth E. Woods Barbara S. Wright

Active Minds Bridge Wednesday Afternoon

Canasta Group Chair Volleyball Group

Mah Jongg Group Reception Center Volunteers Sycamore Senior Center Staff

Wood Carvers Group

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9:00 am - 9:50 am Stretch Flex Aerobics $3.50

9:00 am – 11:30 am Bridge $1.00

9:30 am - 12:00 pm Stock Wizards (2nd) $1.00

10:00 am - 10:45 am Silver Sneakers Classic $4.00

10:00 am - 11:30 pm Dominoes $1.00

10:30 am – 12:00 pm Line Dance $2.00

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Duplicate Bridge $2.00

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Veterans Luncheon (Last Friday) $5.00

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Ponytail Canasta $1.00

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Movie $1.00

9:00 am - 9:50 am Stretch Flex Aerobics $3.50

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Open Bridge $1.00

9:30 am - 11:30 am Mah-Jong $1.00

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sketching $6.00

10:00 am –10:45 am Silver Sneakers Classic $4.00

10:00 am – 11:00 am Line Dance $2.00

11:30 am – 1:00 pm New Members Luncheon (3rd) FREE

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm OH Hell Card Game $1.00

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Chair Yoga $5.00

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Pinochle $1.00

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Ponytail Canasta $1.00

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Non-Fiction Book Group (2nd) $1.00

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Computer Help Sessions $1.00

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Friendship Circle (3rd) $1.00

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Table Tennis (1st, 2nd, 4th) $1.00

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tai Chi/ Qigong $6.00

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Silver Sneakers BOOM Move It $3.00

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Silver Sneakers BOOM Mind $3.00

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Friendship Circle (1st) $1.00

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

DAILY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Maple Knoll Big Band Dance (Meets at Maple Knoll Village 2nd, 4th)

$10.00

TUESDAY

MONDAY

Open Computer Lab $1.00

Fitness Center $1.00

Pool Tables $1.00

8:30 am - 10:30 am Chair Volleyball $1.00

10:00 am - 10:45 am Silver Sneakers Classic $4.00

10:00 am – 11:00 pm Laura’s Help Desk By Appointment $1.00

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Water Color Class $1.00

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Money Matters (4th) $1.00

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction To Line Dance $1.00

12:00 pm - 12:50 pm Walk Fit Exercise Class $4.00

1:10 pm - 2:30 pm Cornhole $1.00

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Bingo $1.00

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Book Talk (1st) $1.00

9:00 am - 9:30 am Striders Check In $1.00

9:00 am – 10:00 am Yoga $7.00

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Wood Carvers $1.00

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Poker $1.00

10:00 am - 10:45 am Silver Sneakers Classic $0.00

10:00 am – 11:30 am Active Minds Free

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sycamore Stitchers $1.00

11:00 am - 11:50 pm Walk Fit Exercise Class $4.00

12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mah-Jong $1.00

12:30 am – 4:00 pm 500 Cards $1.00

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Genealogy Seekers (3rd) $1.00

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Table Tennis $1.00

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Creative Writers Wksp. (1st, 3rd) $1.00

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Silver Sneakers BOOM Muscle $3.00

9:00 am – 9:50 am Stretch Flex Aerobics $3.50

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sycamore Modelers $1.00

10:00 am - 10:45 am Silver Sneakers Classic $4.00

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Ceramics $1.00

10:00 am - 11:00 pm Blood Pressure Clinic Free

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sycamore Knitters $10.00

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Intro. to Contract Bridge $1.00

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Chair Yoga $5.00

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Open Studio Sketching or Painting $5.00

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Bridge $1.00

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Canasta $1.00

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gentle Yoga $5.00

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Center Hours: Monday — Friday 8:00 am– 4:00 pm

September / October 2015

ARE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES CURRENT?

Please check for your membership expiration date. Please call Laura at 984-1234 to

continue your membership.

4455 Carver Woods Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242

(513) 984-1234

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

AT YOUR SERVICE

Center Director .................................................................................................... Joshua Howard - 686-1004 Programming/Travel ........................................................................................ Cynthia Holloway - 686-1013

Home Delivered Meals/Community Outreach ........................................................... Rod Torbert - 686-1003 Home Delivered Meals Assistant......................................................................... James Shockley - 984-1234

Transportation ........................................................................................................... James Funk - 686-1002 Transportation Drivers……………………………………………………........John Binnion, Deke Durden & Joe Smith

Food Service/Deli Lunch ................................................................... Helen Dodd & Diana Yuellig - 686-1014 Meal Driver(s)………………………………………………………………….……………………………………... - 686-1010

Maple Knoll Home Health Services .......................................................................... Liz Lilley, RN - 782-8282

Maple Knoll Home Health Services Main Office ............................................................................ - 782-2546 Director of Corporate and Referral Development .................................................... Julie Budden - 782-2428 Receptionists at Welcome Center/Membership .......................................................... Laura Bell - 984-1234 Facility Cleanliness/Maintenance………………………………………………………….....Martin Barney - 984-1234

Billing/Accounts Receivable ……………………………………………………………………...Sandy Wells - 686-1005 Travel Hotline ............................................................................................................................... - 686-1018

Lunch Hotline ............................................................................................................................... - 686-1019 Activity Hotline ............................................................................................................................. - 686-1017

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