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BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

Volume XXXIII Number 2 March/April 2012Whats Inside

Page 32011 Annual Meeting

Page 6

Know Whats A MedicalEmergency

Page 8-9Activities & More

...And More

BCSSI is excited to announce that the agency will partner withWitham Health Services Foundation to co-host the 9th Annual PoloTournament fundraiser. The event will be held at the Hickory Hall

Polo Club in Whitestown on July 14th. Watch for details to come inthe next newsletter about this unique, family-fun event.

Polo Tournament to Benefit BCSSI!


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Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.

2012Board of Directors

Rick Whiteman

President

Barbara Anderson

Margaret Beesley

Roger Burruss

John CowanLori Cravens

Judy Cunningham

Matt Drury

Jeff Madtson

Valaree MessengerEric Ragsdale

Ed Schilling

Cinda Sullivan

Jayne Thompson

Sharon Walker

Sue RitzExecutive Director

Sonya ShoupNewsletter Editor,Director of Operations

Boone CountySenior Services, Inc.

Mission Statement:To provide life sustaining andenriching services for BooneCounty older adults.

Core Values:Choice for older adults andtheir familiesEnhance, protect andpreserve the dignity of older

adultsFiscal responsibilityCooperation with otheragencies

Services include:Homemaker & Home Health

GuardianshipRespite

TransportationInformation & Assistance

Friendly Visitor & VolunteersActivities & WorkshopsInsurance Information

Tax & Legal AssistancePrescription Counseling

Computer Classes

Caregiver Support& More!


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BCSSI hosted its 2011 AnnualMeeting in January. Communitymembers, board members andstaff enjoyed the opportunity to

celebrate the agencyssuccesses. Sue Ritz, ExecutiveDirector, recognized staffmembers for years of service.Board members were introduced

and retiring board member JohnTousley was honored for his 9years of service with an engravedclock. Jim Messenger, BCSSIFoundation board president gavea report. Sue followed with the

State of the Agency andencouraged everyone to ReachFor The Stars in life and work.Ellen Annala, Executive Directorfor the United Way of Central

Indiana, recognized the agencyfor serving 30 years as a UnitedWay agency. The Volunteer ofthe Year, Spirit of Community andMargaret A. Corson DistinguishedService Award were presented.

Turn to page 4 to view thewinners.

BCSSI 2011 Annual Meeting

Reach For The Stars

Executive Director Sue Ritz

shared details from the

2011 Annual Report with attendees.

United Way of Central Indiana

Executive Director, Ellen Annala,

recognized BCSSI for 30 years of

service as a United Way Agency.


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Awards Presented DuringAnnual Meeting for

Outstanding Service

Carl Corson received the

Volunteer of the Year Award

Allen Andrews received the

Margaret A. Corson

Distinguished Service Award

Phil Ludlow and Carpenter Realtors ofLebanon received the Spirit of

Community Award

2011 Clients Served:

Transportation: 1,396Homemaker: 106Personal Care: 59Clinics: 38Outreach/Access: 1,443

Guardianship: 22Friendly Visitor: 131Respite: 11Volunteers: 186Tax, Legal & Insurance: 198Activities: 315

Workshops/Support Grps: 235

Total clients served: 3,655

SAVE THE DATES:

2013 Grandparent CalendarPicture Entries:August 1-15Voting:August 16-31

Witham Health Services & BCSSIPolo Tournament: July 14

Boone County Senior Health &Wellness Expo: September 29

Zionsville Senior Health Fair:October 11


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Thank you to the employeesat Pearson Education fordonating personal items andChristmas gifts to our BooneCounty seniors during theholidays.

Thank you to the BCSSIBoard of Directors forhosting a delicious Christmasluncheon for the BCSSI staff.Pictured above are staffmembers Kate Koehler and

Nancy Fleck and boardmember Ed Schilling.

Thank you to the Hussey

Mayfield Library stafffordonating the proceeds in theiremployee fund to BCSSI.Presenting the contributionare staff members Mary Reuffand Dawn McKnight.

Witham Health Services

Foundation Director BrockHesler and BCSSI DirectorSue Ritz recently met to beginplanning for the 2012 PoloTournament fundraiser

scheduled for July 14, 2012.


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Know Whats a Medical Emergency

Nobody wants to go to theEmergency Room and then feelfoolish if nothing wrong. But atleast you know for sure withoutrisking the alternative.

Many people do not act on thesigns and symptoms of a heart,attack until too much damagehas been done to the heart or itis too late. Recognizing the

signs of a medical emergencyand acting upon them can makea big difference in the requiredmedical interventions, as well aslife or death.

Symptoms of a heart attack canbe different for everyone, butknowing the common symptomsand the not so commonsymptoms might help you in

determining if you are having aheart attack.

Common symptoms: chest painor pressure, upper body pain,

stomach pain (or indigestion),shortness of breath, anxiety,

feeling woozy, sweating, nauseaand vomiting.

Some not so common symptoms:jaw, arm, neck and/or back pain,

feeling excessively tired,excessive sweating.

The symptoms can come and go.If you are experiencing any of thesymptoms above, it is time to

have someone drive you to theEmergency Room or call 911.

Jeannie Keenan, RNFounder, CEOA2N Assess~Advocate~Navigate

Professional Care Management317-414-9662

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]://www.assessadvocatenavigate.com/http://www.assessadvocatenavigate.com/mailto:[email protected]


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Whats Happening in Zionsville?

4th Friday Lunch n Learn is a SuccessA FREE Lunch n Learn was held on January27 in the Zionsville Town Hall Fireplace Room.The lunch was provided by The Hearth of TudorGardens located in Zionsville and the guestspeaker was Dee Ann Scott from Mobile

Doctors. Future lunches will be hosted the 4thFriday of every month from 12:00-1:00PM.Topics will vary. RSVP by contacting thenumber below. Limited to 25 attendees.

Transportation Available For All AgesPublic and senior transportation are providedMonday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM to Zionsvilleresidents. BCSSI has two vehicles

permanently placed in Zionsville. Contact ouroffice for more information and to scheduleyour pick-up time today!

Zionsville office coming in 2012:Our agency is working hard to finalize the details for our office inZionsville. We will keep you posted on the location and hours as soon asit has been confirmed.

For more information regarding the topics listed above contactBCSSI at 317-873-8939 or [email protected]

BCSSI Board Member Sharon

Walker visits with Dee Ann

Scott during the Zionsville

Lunchn Learn.

BCSSI driver Dave Jones is

ready to transport Zionsville

resident Shirley Boyer.


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Legal Assistance

Free legal assistance will beoffered March 19 & April 16

beginning at 9:00AM at BCSSI.Call BCSSI for an appointment.

Needlepoint Class

A Free class (only supplies areneeded) will be offered on

March 5 & April 2 from 1:30-3:30PM at BCSSI. Instructed byLinda Burkhart owner ofNeedlework Elegance. Toregister contact Linda directly at765-284-9427.

Level I Tai Chi

Free classes willbe offered Tuesdays andThursdays beginning April 19

thru May 24 from 10:00AM-11:00AM. The class focuses onimproving flexibility, helping witharthritis pain and relievingstress. Instructor Laura Michel

is certified through the ArthritisFoundation. Call BCSSI toregister.

March/April Classes & ActivitiesCall 482-5220 for Registration and Information

All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI

Lunch n LearnJoin us for a FREELunch n Learn about

current topics that affectseniors and their caregivers. Theluncheon is every Wednesday atnoon and is limited to 25 people.

For reservations contact:

765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939

Mar. 7 Music therapy withNanci Boggs

Mar. 14 BCCOA Mtg. & AwardCeremony Luncheon

Mar. 21 Spring Fling!Mar. 28 Living Green in

Indiana withLisa Cangany

April 4 Dotti Laas with Angels

of MercyApril 11 Jeannie Keenan, RNApril 18 ID Theft with Amy

Wardlow, Ofc. ofAttorney General

April 25 Dr. Lacy Boggs,

Optometrist

Topics are subject to change.


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Bereavement Support GroupMarch 27 & April 24 from 1:00-3:30PM. Working Through Grief"will meet the fourth Tuesday ofeach month. The support group isfree and for those who haveexperienced a loss.

Les Girls Craft GroupBring your own craft! All ages ofladies are welcome. The groupwill meet March 14 & April 11 at1:00PM. No registration required.

March/April Classes & ActivitiesCall 482-5220 for Registration and Information

All Classes & Activities held at BCSSI

Computer Help for RookiesDo you wish you knew moreabout computers and how touse them, but you arent surewhat questions to ask? Getindependent instruction from

BCSSI staff member FrancesThurston. No registrationrequired. FREE Service.

Senior Computer ClassesInstructor-Yvonne

Free Basic Internet

March 6, 8, 13 & 15 orApril 17, 19, 24 & 269:00 to 10:30AM

Create Greeting Cards $20.00March 6 & 13 11:00AM-12:30PM

Clip Art $20.00March 8 & 15 11:00AM-12:30PM

Independent Consultation $20.00March 20 9:00AM-12:00PM

Intro to Word $20.00

March 27 & 29 9:00AM-10:30PM

Intro to Excel $20.00March 27 & 29 11:00AM-12:30PM

Free Basic Computer

April 3,5,10 & 12 9:00-10:30AMDigital Photos $40.00April 3,5,10 & 12 11:00AM-12:30PM

Cut & Paste $20.00April 17 & 19 11:00AM-12:30PM

Writing Letters$20.00April 24 & 26 11:00AM-12:30PM


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2

5 69:00AM

TippecanoeMall

7 810:30AM

LunchTraders

PointCreamery

9

12 139:30AM

JCPenneyLunch

OCharleysMichigan Rd

149:30AMFlower &

Patio Show

15 1610:30AM

9 IrishBrothers

PubLafayette

19 209:00AM

Castleton

Square Mall

21 22 239:00AM

Target

KohlsHome-goodsLunch

26 27 9:00AM

GreenwoodPark Mall

Ideas & Suggestions for Van Trips?

Please contact us765-482-5220 or317-873-8939

March 2012 Van TripsFor more info about van trips refer to page 12.


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2 3 4 10:30AMIndy

Museum ofArt

5 6

Office

Closed

9 10 11 9:00AMCastletonSquare

Mall

129:00AM

Indy

Zoo

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16 17 10:00AMOlive Garden

JoAnn FabricsTarget, Barnes

& Noble Avon

18 1910:15AM

IndyIndians vs.

Clippers

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23 24 ?????1:00PMMystery

Tripfor the Sweet

Tooth

25 265:00PM

CivicTheatreGuys &Dolls

279:00AM

EdinburghOutletMall

30 10AMThe Farm-

house Caf& TeaRoom

April 2012 Van TripsTo schedule a van trip please call 482-5220.


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BCSSI Van Trip InformationRefer to trip dates on Pages 10-11

To schedule call:

482-5220 or (317) 873-8939A minimum of4 people per trip.Day of trip cancellations will be

charged a transportation fee.Depart from: BCSSIArrangements can be made to bepicked up in Zionsville, Thorntownor Jamestown.You are responsible for payingtransportation costs, food &admission fees.

Transportation Cost (round trip)per person on van:

Zionsville, Indy, Carmel-$5.00Lafayette, Greenwood, $6.00Edinburgh, Bean Blossom, $10.00

Indianapolis Indians: Reservedseats $11.00 at the box office.

Indianapolis Museum of Art: Freeadmission. View a variety of art and

special exhibits from around the world.

Flower & Patio Show-Fairgrounds:

Admission $12.00. View gardens, out-door living, the most recent landscap-ing trends & more.

9 Irish Brothers Pub Lafayette:Family owned and operated with themost authentic Irish atmosphere otherthan Ireland.

Indianapolis Zoo: Admission $9.50.

Tour includes the butterfly exhibit anddolphin show. Lunch on location orbring your own.

Mystery Trip???: We have planned aspecial mystery trip to satisfy yoursweet tooth. Transportation fee $5.00.

Civic Theatre Guys and Dolls: Free

admission. We will stop at Arbys fordinner.

The Farmhouse Caf & Tea Room:

Situated on the grounds of The Flowerand Herb barn in Brown County. Dine

on fresh salads & sandwiches.


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BCSSI to Host

June 2012 Travel Tour

For more information contact:Judy Brower 765-482-5220 or

317-873-8939 [email protected]

Are you interested in issues impacting seniors?Please plan to attend...

The Boone County Council On Aging Luncheon & MeetingMarch 14, 201211:30-1:00PM

Boone County Senior Services, Inc.

The Older Hoosier of the Yearwill be presented!

Send in your nominations to BCSSI.

FREE Lunch to All Registrants

RSVP: 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939Pictured above is Olive Wade

2011 Older Hoosier of the Year

and Robert Freshour Senior

Volunteer of the Year

March 20, 20128:00AM-depart Lebanon

10:30AM-arrive at Casino4:00PM-depart Casino

$25.00 per personCost includes:

Round Trip transportation,$5 Casino Cash & $10 Slot Play

Registration Deadline March 5Contact:765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939
http://www.risingstarcasino.com/


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Foundation to Host 4th Annual Legacy Dinner April 28

Paint Your LegacySugar Creek Art Center, Thorntown

6:00PM Reception, 6:30PM Dinner & Program

$50 per person, $300 table sponsor (seats 6)

Reservations: 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939

Proceeds support the Foundation

From thePresident...Jim Messenger

The Foundationsmission is to grow apermanent endowment so BCSSIcan continue serving older adultsin Boone County. The Foundationwants to ensure that even in times

of budget shortfalls, lack ofavailable grants, or governmentalcutbacks the agencys same greatprograms can continue.

Our 2012 goal is to become betterknown in our community. Wehave come to the realization we

have an identity crisis.Fortunately, we can blame thegreat job of the staff and

volunteers of the agency for thisproblem. With the countless,successful, interesting andbeneficial programming providedby the agency, our Foundation is

often confused with the agency oroverlooked entirely.

The Foundation provides a placefor everyone in our community toplace funds into an endowment

which will provide funding in thoseinevitable years. We hope toensure the long term success ofBCSSI.

Total Foundation Assets:$953,845.58

As of December 31, 2011


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BATS

Boone AreaTransit System

Call 482-5220 or 317-873-8939County Wide, All Ages

Monday-Friday7:30 AM-4:30 PM

How Friends MakeYou Healthier

Another secret to good healthand a long life: having a robustsocial network that includesrelatives, friends and otherrelationships. Here are a fewreasons why you shouldprioritize your family and pals:

YOULL BE LESS LIKELY TOGET SICK. People with more

social connections are lesssusceptible to colds than thosewho are isolated.

YOU MAY SLEEP BETTER.The lonelier you are the moreyou may toss and turn at night.

YOULL STAY SHARPER.Having friends cuts your risk ofcognitive decline.

YOU COULD LIVE LONGER.People with friends were 50percent more likely to live longerthan those who had limitedsocial connections.

Become a friend to a seniorBecome a Friendly Visitor!

Contact Judy Brower765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939

[email protected]

Are you on Facebook?

Become a Fan of the

BCSSI Facebookpage today!


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BCSSI Memorial and Honorarium Donation Form

In Memory of:____________________________________________

In Honor of: _____________________________________________Please send notification card to:______________________________Street Address:___________________________________________City, State, Zip:___________________________________________

Thank you for your gift.

Please mail form with payment to:BCSSI, 515 CrownPointe Dr, Lebanon, IN 46052

Boone Area Transit Pricing

NOTE: ALL PRICING CHANGES TAKE EFFECT MARCH 1, 2012

SENIOR SUGGESTED DONATIONS Cost:Inside city limits (unlimited stops) $5.00Outside city limits in Boone Co. (unlimited stops) $10.00

SENIOR OUTSIDE COUNTY COSTS Cost:

Thorntown, Lebanon, Jamestown, Advance to Indy round trip $20.00Zionsville, Whitestown to Indy round trip $15.00Trips to Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Greenwood, Noblesville,Fishers, & Greenfield from anywhere in the county round trip $25.00

Airport one-way mandatorypay per person $25.00

PUBLIC Cost:Charge each time client boards $3.00Drive-thru to drop offprescriptions only N/CDrive-thru to pick up medicine, bank, or fast food will be: $3.00

Outside city limits $5.00


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In Memory of Allen G. OverdorfChuck & Sue Ritz

In Memory of Vinnie LuperDonald & Virginia Hussong

In Memory of Clarence Art

NeavilleCarol Neaville-WrightIn Memory of Norma Trent

David & Cindy ElliottIn Memory of James Nelson

Steve & Linda Isenhower &Family

Brett & Denise IsenhowerScott & Holly Bottoms

Jim & Christina BushDonald & Virginia Hussong

In Memory of Fred HolbokeRosalie Maggert

In Memory of Harmon FanslerRachael Brister

In Memory of Maretta ShelbyCharles & Linda IsenhowerSimplicity Homeowners:George & Barb Anderson

Jerry & Ann Babitz

Jim BerryJoe & Wilda BoydJack & Judi BreedloveStephen, Julia and David ChinnStan & Ina Mae CunninghamJanet CunninghamPatty DayFlorence GreeningerGene & Mary Highland

Patty HughesBetty Limp

Gerhard & Phyllis MezgerJanet NelsonJohn & Irene NesbittSharon PowellSharon L. Powell

Nancy ReissDick & Kathy SparksJean SwisherJim & Janet TyreAlice Williams

Agency Memorial & Honorarium Gifts


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Easy Banana MuffinsAn easy recipe for grand kids to make!

1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar,

divided2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/3 tsp. salt

1 egg1 cup fully ripe bananas

(about 3)3/4 cup light sour cream3 Tbsp. oil

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Heat oven 350F. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, bakingpowder, baking soda and salt; set aside. Mix egg,bananas, sour cream and oil in large bowl. Add dry

ingredients, stir until moist. Spoon into 12 paper-linedmuffin cups. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle overbatter. Bake 22-24 minutes. Cool. Makes 12 muffins/servings.

Apple Cranberry SaladKraft Food Recipe

1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1 Tbsp. sugar

3 apples (2 red, 1 green)chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup dried cranberries1 stalk celery, thinly slices

6 leaf lettuce leaves

Mix mayo, sour cream and sugar in medium bowl, stir in allremaining ingredients except lettuce. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Serve over lettuce. Makes 6 servings.


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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

5 slices bacon1 pork tenderloin (1 lb.)1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 Tbsp. apple juice1 tsp. Grey Poupon Dijon MustardDash of ground nutmeg

Heat oven 400 degrees. Wrap bacon around meat.Place in foil lined pan sprayed with cooking spray;sprinkle with pepper. Bake 20 minutes or until internaltemperature is 135F. Bring remaining ingredients toboil in separate sauce pan on medium heat, stir. Brush meat withglaze. Bake 10 minutes or until done (145F); cover loosely with foil.

Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 6 servings.

Caesar-Spinach Dip

1/2 cup sour cream1/3 cup Caesar dressing1/3 cup grated Parmesan

cheese, divided

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen choppedspinach, thawed,squeezed dry

1/3 cup chopped red peppers

Mix sour cream and dressing in medium bowl. Reserve

1 tsp. cheese. Add remaining cheese to sour creammixture with spinach and peppers, mix well. Top withreserved cheese. Serve with crackers or freshvegetables. Makes 15 (2 Tbsp.) servings.

To submit your favorite recipes contact

[email protected] or mail toBCSSI, attn. Sonya Shoup

515 CrownPointe Dr., Lebanon, IN 46052


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We hope you have enjoyed this issue of Senior Sounds.It is a bi-monthly publication for all Boone Countyresidents age 60 or older, and is published by Boone

County Senior Services, Inc.

To change your address call (765) 482-5220 or (317) 873-8939. Toadd a name to the mailing list, please send your $5 donation todefray printing and mailing costs to:

BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.515 CROWNPOINTE DRIVE, LEBANON, IN 46052

E-mail us at [email protected] County Senior Services, Inc. is partially

funded by the Boone County Commissioners,UWCI & CICOA.

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