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Monthly Newsletter of Olivedale
Senior Center
Olivedale's First
Monthly
Lunch A Hit!
Mama Mia! Our
first monthly lunch was great— we're sorry if you
missed it. An Italian menu was served cafeteria style
between 11:30a—12:30p. The line moved quickly and soon
friendly chatter was replaced with quiet appreciation of
a meal well-prepared by the crew of Olivedale
volunteers. Everyone who stopped to chat was impressed
with quality and quantity of the food. One lunch group
stated that everything was "Just right!" |
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Red
Glad Hatters
The ladies enjoyed their outing to River Valley Mall and
Barnes & Noble at Easton Town Center this past month
where they met Sue Ellen Cooper, founder of the Red
Hatters, at her book signing. Dinner was enjoyed at Brio
Tuscan Grille. The Olivedale Red Glad Hatters will join
other Red Hatters for a tea party June 19, 2:30p at
Annie’s Tea Room, downtown Lancaster. Call for your
reservation, 654-3692. We will be in the Lancaster
Fourth of July parade. Please meet at the Fairgrounds at
8:00a, July 3, of course in your purple with red
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| Eating
at Olivedale |
Monthly
Lunch 
June 8
Lunch: Grilled hamburgers with all the trimmings,
homemade baked beans and coleslaw. Cafeteria style
serving 11:30a—12:30p. Stop by the office to make your
paid reservation of $5.00 by 4:00p, June 7.
Men's Lunch
Nineteen fellows traveled to "The Barn on
York" for lunch in April. Most everyone bragged
about the pie they had for dessert. Another lunch trip
is planned for June 15 to "Village
Café" in Laurelville. The bus will leave at
11:00a. Cost is $2.50 with paid reservations
needed by June 14.
Young at Heart Potluck
All members are welcome to bring a dish to share on
June 22 at 12:00p. Table service and beverage
provided. Marie Moore from Meals On Wheels will provide
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| Community
News |
Chapter 50 PERI Meeting
Local Fairfield County Chapter 50 of the Public Employee
Retires, Inc. will meet at 1:00p on Friday, June 11,
2004, at Olivedale.
A representative from Fair Hope Hospice will give a
presentation on Hospice services and the importance of
end-of-life discussions. A business meeting will
follow.
All retired Public Employees of the state, county, city
and townships, within Ohio and retired under the Ohio
Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) are invited
to attend, along with their guests.
Retired School Employees
Mt. Pleasant SERO will meet at Olivedale on
Thursday, June 10 at 10:00a.
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR BOARD |
Due to Board of Directors’ procedural errors
stemming back to 2003, the annual meeting election on
March 17, 2004, has been declared null and void. In an
effort to correct the errors, the board finds the
honorable and appropriate solution is to conduct another
election. A nominating committee was formed in
accordance with the bylaws; the board approved the
members below as officers and candidates. The
election will be Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 11:30a. The
election coincides with the “Second Tuesday Lunch at
Olivedale” (details).
SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR OLIVEDALE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barbara Ramsey - President—A member for seven
years, the past two on the board as a director. Work
includes school teacher, Office on Aging educator and
work at Lancaster Transit. Barb subs on the piano for
the kitchen band and plays in the bell choir. She
organized past productions here at Olivedale. Barb has
previous community board experience.
Dave Tingler – 1st Vice President—Olivedale
member for seven years, currently a director on the
board. Retired senior minister after 21 years, Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ. Enjoys bowling and golf leagues
and is a kitchen volunteer for pancake breakfast. Dave
sees so much good at Olivedale, the need is there, and
while he is healthy, he wants to do what he can.
Esther Messerknecht – 2nd Vice President—A
member since 1998, Esther enjoys the wellness programs
where she is training to teach classes. Involved in line
dancing, euchre, quilting, bell choir and poetry. A
registered nurse for over 50 years, she also helps with
blood pressure. She has served one year on the board and
wants to continue to make a difference.
Norma Bagby - Secretary—Norma has been an
Olivedale member for 13 years. She enjoys water wellness
programs, senior chorus and taking trips. Her volunteer
work includes dinners. Norma retired as an executive
secretary after 41 years and is active in her church and
its board. She will be a new member to the board.
Helen Walter - Treasurer—Helen has served as
Treasurer for the board for four years. A member since
1987, she enjoys the bowling league. She is an Olivedale
clown and volunteers at the pancake breakfasts. Helen
retired from secretarial work in a local bank. She
enjoys Olivedale and wants to use her banking experience
to help the organization.
Larry Maley – Legal/Financial Advisor— A new
member, Larry has been an attorney since 1991. He
practices in Lancaster and has served as magistrate and
acting judge. Also an ordained minister, he served in
churches for over 16 years. With board and service
experience, he wants to assist in the development and
oversight of the outstanding programs here at Olivedale.
CANDIDATES FOR NON-OFFICER BOARD POSITIONS
Listed in alphabetical
order below and on page 4. Four to be elected, three for
2-year term; one for l-year term:
Thelma Dillard—Thelma is retired after 25 years
at Big Bear meat department. A member for 15 years, she
enjoys the Rambling Designers Garden Club, served as
president and is currently secretary. She enjoys
swimming, exercise classes and computer lab. Thelma was
secretary on her church board and over 20 years on farm
bureau counsel.
Tim Hall—Tim has been a member for three years
and involved with Charlie’s Chippers; he has served as
president for the past year. He was a mechanical
engineer for Anchor Hocking for 25 years and commercial
and industrial representative for South Central Power
for 12 years. Tim believes his background will
contribute to the board.
Barney Linscott—A member for nine years, Barney
enjoys the woodcarvers and harmonica group. He built the
bean bag game, wishing well, helped with bell choir
stands and is currently making display panels. He is
retired as a machinist supervisor. Barney has served on
the board for four years and wants to continue to do as
much good as he can in the time he has left.
Dick Marshall—Dick is retired from Anchor
Hocking and PP&G. A member of Olivedale since 1996,
he enjoys the Thursday winter bowling league and golf
league where he serves as secretary. Dick appreciates
what Olivedale is doing providing value to so many and
wants the opportunity to help.
Mike Ryan—A member for just over one year, Mike
is a regular volunteer at the pancake breakfasts and
dinners. He enjoys dances, wellness center and playing
euchre. Mike retired from Kroger after 36 years, 21 of
those as manager. He is active in the community and has
served on boards. He believes Olivedale is a fantastic
place for seniors.
Lester Sleeth—Currently serves on the board and
has been a member since 1985. Charter member of Charlie’s
Chippers, he served as treasurer and helped with
reindeer display and bell choir stands. He is a retired
superintendent from building construction. He wants to
continue on the board because he sees growth and wants
to help plan for the future.
Davida Spears—A member for 15 years, five years
on the board, most recently as 1st Vice President.
Enjoys volleyball and aquatic exercise; has directed the
Kitchen Band for 13 years. Davida was a licensed
cosmetologist for over 38 years. She is an active
volunteer and feels she can be an asset, she is
interested in activities members can afford.
Veda Thomas—With Olivedale for two years, Veda
enjoys the water wellness programs, singles group,
kitchen band, basket and computer classes. She is a
retired social worker from the VA Clinic and an MSW,
certified counselor. Veda has past community board
experience and wants to help Olivedale by being active
and contributing to the board.
A Thank You to Charlotte Tipton... for her many
years of service on the Board of Directors and as
Secretary to the Board.. Due to health concerns,
Charlotte has decided to resign her position. She will
be missed.
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| It's
All About Health |
| SHINGLES—What's
It All About? |
I cannot recall how many times in my practice that I
would see patients with localized pain in their scalp,
abdomen, chest or legs who three to four days later
erupted in a blister like rash of Shingles (Herpes
Zoster). It was particularly more prevalent in older
patients.
You’ve had to have had the Chickenpox (Varicella) in
order to have Shingles later in life. The Varicella
virus survives and resides in some of the dorsal nerve
roots along the spinal cord. When there is some sort of
stress or change in the immune system the virus travels
down the nerve to the skin causing a painful blister
like rash that takes about 14-21 days to clear up.
After the rash clears the pain often persists for long
periods of time and can be quite severe requiring
narcotics for relief. Treatment with antiviral agents
and steroids often times is quite effective in
preventing this neuralgic pain.
Occasionally the pain is unaccompanied by any rash or
just one or two pox which proves later to be Shingles. A
convalescent serum test showing a rise in antibody level
can prove this after the illness begins. Shingles can
mimic heart, gallbladder or kidney disease. 20% of the
population get Shingles in their lifetime and 5% of the
population may have more than one bout of Shingles half
the time in the same region.
Patients with Shingles can transmit the Varicella virus
to people without immunity to the virus to produce
Chickenpox. Since the Chickenpox vaccine is an
attenuated live virus one would surmise Shingles might
still occur later in life even though you never
had  a
diagnosed case of Chickenpox.
G B Snider,
MD
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Walkers and Hikers
We’re off to hike four miles at Conkles Hollow on Thursday, June 3,
9:00a. Lunch on your own afterward at Old Man’s Cave Lodge. Bring water
and walking stick for the trails. Car pool will leave the lower parking of
Olivedale at 8:00a. Call Dorothy with any questions, 654-1236.
Noodle-Making
We have had a few responses regarding noodlemaking. We will continue to
take note of interested individuals’ names to see if there is enough
appeal to make noodles in the future.
A New Game In Town
Mexican Train Dominoes will be played at the Olivedale on Tuesdays
1:00p, beginning June 15. Call Betty Sleeth with questions,
536-7154.
See You in the Fall!
The following groups will not meet during June, July & August. Check
the August newsletter for the next meeting date.
Art Class Knit & Crochet
Bell Choir Quilting & Needlework
Clogging Tatting
Many thanks to Shirley Hochradel, Art; Howard Rea, Bells; Betty Stickel and
Belva Pritchard, Clogging; and Millie McKee, Tatting, for sharing their
skills.
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Computer Classes
Web Wise Seniors (WWS) offers a variety of computer classes.
Course descriptions are available from the office.
The series will begin again in June. Each class consists of two,
2-hour sessions on consecutive 
Mondays from 2:00—4:00p. Cost is $40 for members, $45 for
non-members 50 or older. Please ask about our discounts for AAA
members and for Computer Center Members. There are a few seats
left in the Basic classes—act quickly to reserve your
space.
Paid
reservations are required for all classes. Maximum class size
of 10.
Basic 1 & 2………………...June 7
& 14
Basic 3 & 4………………...June 21
& 28
Internet 1 & 2……………..July 12
& 19
Email 1 & 2………………..July 26
& Aug 2
Intermediate 1 & 2……….Aug 9 &
16
Basket
Class—June 14, 9:00a
The June class will be a Jeremiah basket—lots of color in this
generous basket—a 10" square base with gently
rounded sides, 7" deep; with handle it stands 14'" tall.
Cost of $30 for materials and instruction. Advance registration
required—call to save your space by Friday, June 11.
The
Myths and Facts About Bread
Join us Friday, June 18 at 1:00p when Susan Green from Ohio
State University Extension will be here to share information about
the "Myths and Facts About Breads." There is quite a bit
of information out about low or no-carbohydrate diets. Does bread
fit in at all? Come to learn about the importance of this staple
in our diets. As usual there will be samples to try.
There is NO CHARGE for this seminar, but reservations are required
by Friday, June 11. Call 687-6655 for your reservation—invite a
friend!
What
Women Want
Is your face showing the stress you are feeling? A “Skin Care”
class is being offered June 9, 9:00a- 11:00a. Participants
will receive a seven-layer facial to stimulate, cleanse and
hydrate the skin. Emphasis will be given to age spots and sun
damage. Register in the office with payment by June 7,
$3.00.
The
color analysis class went so well, we are presenting another.
Learn your color palette, what clothing colors look best on you
with your skin type. June 16, 9:00a-11:00a. Register in the office
with payment by June 14, $3.00.
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New Members! |
Recovering
or Limited Mobility |
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Dottie
Ahern
Donna Augustine
Betty Ayers
Glen Barr
Larry & Cindy Berens
Bernie & Beth Bininger
Chilton & Lois Bowers
Alma Brown
Tom & Sharon Carper
Bill Cunningham
Pearl Dean
Carl & Rosemary Dilley
Mary Lou & Joseph Downey
Paul Eich
Sallie Friesner
Barbara Frazier
Robert Gentry
Betty Gerren
Linda Hahn
Frank Harlan
Linda Hawkins
Connie Hohman
Mollie Holt
George Jones
Rita Kemmerer
Daniel Krivicich
Mary & Robert Ledgett
Dorothy Losey
Joy Malinski
Carl Martin
Mary McFadden
Allen Miller
Ruth D. Miller
Richard Nixon
Charles Pickett
Bonita Reed
Charlotte Renner
Charles Rose
Martha Schaffer
Phillip & Cheryl Sheridan
Joyce Shirkey
Lani Singer
Beverly Soper
Jerry & Joanie Spires
Mary Thomas
Diane Wilson-Jones
Willie Williams
Thelma Williams
Information is Current
as of
May 14, 2004
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Zora
Ashley
Ruth Call
Ruth Goss
Shirley Hochradel
Millie Murtha
Ruth Ann Reid
George Shumaker
Louise Smith
Charlotte Tipton
John Anderson
Bert Beddow
Frances Botts
Lynn Casteen
Betty Collins
Robert Corder
John Cunningham
Donald Guisinger
Louise Henahan
Clara Hizey
Edna Johnson
Patricia Keller
Richard Kern
Dorothy Krasnosky
Margaret Oatney
Eleanor Roby
William Turpin
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Jane’s
Recipe Box
Courtesy
of Jane Chumley
Quick Macaroni
Casserole
1 medium onion
chopped
¼ cup butter
2 tsp olive oil
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 pound macaroni, cooked
½ cup bread crumbs
Saute onion in butter and
oil until tender. Add soup, milk and cheese; blend well.
Place cooked macaroni in buttered 13 x 9 x 2" or
3-quart baking dish. Pour soup and cheese mixture over
macaroni.
Sprinkle with bread
crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees until brown, about ½ hour.
Serves 6.
Variations: 1) Add a can
of drained tuna to soup and cheese mix or 2) Add a cup of
frozen peas to soup and cheese mix
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Renewal
Time for Last Names Beginning E—K
(Printable
- Renewal Form)
If
your last name begins with the letters E through K, July 1
is your membership renewal date.
Dues are $7.00 per person per year.
If
you do not use the Wellness Center, you may:
1) pay your dues by mail (include the form at the bottom of the
page and a stamped, self-addressed envelope). Please send your
renewal to
Olivedale Senior Center
253 Boving Rd.
Lancaster, OH 43130-4240
— OR—
2) pay in person at the Center. If you are currently a member of
the Wellness Center, you will need to complete a new Wellness
Profile by July 1 in order to continue your uninterrupted
usage of the exercise room, pool, Hatha Yoga, aqua or exercise
classes. You may pick up the blank forms in the exercise room OR
at the front office. If at all possible, please present your new
Wellness Profile at the same time you renew.
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