"SWING ODYSSEY" Performs for Olivedale

Current Swing Odyssey members include Nick Delmatto, tenor and soprano saxophone. Nick performs with the Nostalgics big band here at the center also. Helen Hodsden plays 

piano and shares leader-of-the-band duties with Nick. Helen is also a member of the Olivedale Kitchen Band. Debbie Beam is the group’s female vocalist. Larry Leach plays bass and Pat Henry is drummer. All are members of Olivedale except Debbie, only because she is not old enough (yet). Each is active in other musical groups, work or community involvement. Two original members, Jack Coleman (bass) and Ellie Delmatto (singer) are no longer with the group. If you like easy listening and swing dance music, come to the dance and enjoy the Swing Odyssey. We thank them for their dedication to Olivedale.

Fairfield County Fair Announces Free Shuttle!! 
Park in J.C. Penney parking lot at River Valley Mall and ride free to the Fair Wednesday, October 13, 9:00a to 10:00p; Thursday 14th , Friday 15th and Saturday 16th 10:00a to 10:00p. Vehicles will be handicap accessible.

Chapter 50 PERI 
The Public Employees Retirees, Inc. will meet at Olivedale Friday, 
October 8 at 1:00p. Lancaster’s Assistant Fire Chief' John Kraner, will present "Fire Safety in the Home." A business meeting will follow. All retired state, county, city and township public employees retired under OPERS are invited to attend with a guest.

Hospice Presents Sessions 
Palliative care represents an entire spectrum of care for chronically ill individuals. Free sessions on palliative care will be presented by FairHoPe Hospice at the main library October 14th , November 4th and December 2nd 12:00p-1:00p. Call 740-653-2745 ext. 101 with questions and to register.

How many parks are there in Lancaster? 
Become part of a support group that enhances park programs in Lancaster’s 25 parks, including ball fields, trails, fishing, shelter houses and senior center Many benefits await you when you become a "Friend of Lancaster Parks and Recreation." For further information call Herb Schumacher at 740-653-2348 . Purchasing Kroger certificates at Olivedale is one way to benefits "Friends."

The sun is casting long shadows already —will someone tell me where the summer went? This seems to be the topic of many conversations here at Olivedale. Time really does seem to fly. I look forward to fall and winter though; and living in Ohio truly gives us four distinct seasons. 

Many of our members will be at the Fairfield County Fair performing—hope you can enjoy the fair also. It’s hard to believe this is the 154th fair. And you thought you were old! 

Olivedale is swinging to the fifties this month. If you have pictures of yourself, other notables, landmarks, etc., from the fif- ties, we would like to scan them and return your original to you on the spot and display the copy this month. Any items (bikes, motorcycles, shoes, juke boxes, dolls, etc) you would like to display for a couple of weeks would help decorate the Center. This will culminate with our Fifties Dinner/Dance October 22. Call and let us know. 

Squirrels are squirreling away the nuts, greens are turning to browns, daylight is shorter and “an ending” is sensed. Some people lose spirit as summer passes. Keep busy, call a friend and do something for someone else for a kick.

Kitchen Band Hosts Potluck 
No reservations needed for the potluck Tuesday, October 26. Meat, drinks and table service will be furnished—bring a dish to share. Entertainment begins at 10:00 followed by potluck at 11:30. This is a celebration of all the good times had by Olivedale groups. The theme is “Down Memory Lane”. Dress in Halloween costume or as you remember in your memory lane or dress just as you are. All members are invited. 

Second Tuesday Lunch 
Get ready, come hungry October 12. Ham, beans and cornbread is being served— homemade, of course. Serving is cafeteria style anytime between 11:30a and 12:30p. Paid reservations are required by October 8, $5.00. 

Pancake Breakfast—Come & Enjoy! 
October 20, serving from 7:30a – 11:00a. What a deal—for $3.00: unlimited pancakes, 3 sausage links, coffee, tea or O.J. Eggs and fruit are also available.

Senior Day at the Fair—October 13 
The Senior Chorus will perform at 11:00a at the Grandstand. Also, the chorus will perform at Olivedale Sunday, October 24 at 2:30p. for a free concert. The Olivedale Kitchen Band performs at 1:00p in the Church on the Fairgrounds followed by The Happy Harps.

Flu Shots
The Health Department will be at Olivedale for flu shots Tuesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 21 from 9:00a-12 noon. The cost is $18. Pneumonia shots are available by appointment at the Health Dept. Questions? Call 740-653-4489. Eating at Olivedale.

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