There’s No Place Like Home

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” — Edith Sitwell

Everyone gravitates to home. That special place where we feel accepted and appreciated, where even the most commonplace experiences bring us joy.

Home is not just where we live. It is a feeling that can be found whenever we leave our residence to pursue those things that bring meaning to our lives. We are delighted that so many of you view the center as home, based on your comments during our recent strategic planning process. One member even wrote on our Thanksgiving pumpkin that the center was, “a place for me to be me”, one of the best definitions of home that comes to mind.

So, when the cold, dark days of winter leave you yearning for the comforts of home, just click your heals together three times and come to the center. There’s no place like home.

January - March 2018

PASTIMESWashington Township Recreation Center | Dayton, OH 45459 | www.washingtontwp.org/recreation

STRATEGIC PLANNING

The past two years have been a transition period for the Enrichment Center- a time for letting the dust settle after opening and then creating something of value for our community. We thank each of you for the role you played in that process.

However, now is the time to look ahead. As Alan Lakein said, “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”

Graduate students from the Wright State University Master of Public Administration program conducted a Strategic Plan for the center this past fall. A focus group was held and 146 members responded to a self-administered questionnaire about their satisfaction with current services and their suggestions for improvements.

The Executive Summary concluded that, “The data revealed a high level of appreciation for the hard-working staff and opportunities offered by the Enrichment Center. There were some requests and concerns by the members, ranging from the temperature of the facility to accessibility of the restrooms to requests for additional classes and opportunities. Some requests could be addressed in the short-term, while others will take additional time, planning and finances to address.” Other findings of note included requests for expanded hours, more coordinated communication efforts, increased opportunities to give input, and a solution to sound issues in the facility. Numerous suggestions for new programming were also provided.

Each comment we received from you is invaluable and will help us prioritize and move ahead with projects and programs that make our great center even better…well into the future. Thank you!

965 Miamisburg-Centerville RoadDayton, Ohio 45459937.433.0130www.wtenrichment.org

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Filing your return does not have to be a taxing chore, thanks to AARP. IRS-certified volunteers are available in the Rec West Game Room from February 1 through the filing deadline to help you prepare and e-file your 2017 return. AARP volunteers, led by Charlie Roup, donated over 900 hours of service and filed over 1000 returns at the center last year.

The service is free, with no age restriction, although it is designed for those age 50 and older. Appointments fill quickly and can be made by calling the Enrichment Center at 433-0130 beginning January 2. Online appointments are not available.

Items to bring to your appointment include last year’s tax return, 2017 tax statements and receipts, social security card or other official documentation for yourself and every individual on your return, photo I.D., and your checkbook to direct deposit a refund or to make a payment.

On Friday, April 6, from 10 am to 2 pm, drivers age 50 and older can refresh their safe driving skills and learn new strategies to stay secure and confident behind the wheel. The 4-hour course presents strategies that can reduce the likelihood of a crash, including adapting to changes in ourselves, roads, and the vehicles we drive.

Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class is limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is required and begins February 5. Each participant receives a certificate of completion, which may result in discounted vehicle insurance rates. Check with your insurance company.

Monthly Highlights

January ProgramsRegister Now

PAULA’S PALATEWed., January 10 • 1:00 PMRW TheaterAre you curious about the people whose job it is to dine at local restaurants and give their opinion on the food and service? Dayton City Paper dining critic, Paula Johnson, discusses how her love of food led to tasting, analyzing and sharing her opinions about local chefs and their cuisines.

LIVING WILLSFri., January 12 • 9:00 AMRW TheaterAn attorney from Legal Aid of Western Ohio presents an overview of services available through this non-profit law firm dedicated to providing legal assistance for low-income individuals and groups.

CHAIR VOLLEYBALLMon., January 15 • 9:00 AMRec West GymChair volleyball combines physical activity with social interaction, friendly competition and lots of laughs.  It is perfect for people of all ages, from the fit to the not-so-fit. It is played sitting on standard chairs with a 20” beach ball so there is no risk of falling or being hit by a hard ball. Teams are formed as participants arrive. Nothing special is needed except comfortable clothes and gym shoes. If there is interest, chair volleyball will continue every Monday from 9-10 am. There is no cost for SilverSneakers or Senior Complete Pass holders. Others pay a daily walk-in fee.

Note: All activities listed in this newsletter require prior registration, unless otherwise noted. Visit the center, call 433-0130, or go online at washingtontwp.org/reg.

CLIMBING WALL DEMOMon., January 15 • 10:30 AMRec Center Climbing WallYou don’t have to be able to leap small buildings in a single bound to climb our 24-foot high wall. All you need are comfortable clothes, gym shoes and a spirit of adventure. Not only will climbing make you more fit, it will put you back in touch with that brave inner child that used to climb trees with abandon. You can put on a harness and scale to the top or just navigate the boulders at the bottom. Either choice is a safe way to move beyond your fitness comfort zone.

LUNCH & LEARNWed., January 17 • 11:30 AMEC Dining Room/RW TheaterOur skin changes with age, just like everything else. It becomes thinner, less elastic and more prone to wrinkles, sagging and spotting. Dry patchy skin is more common, as are skin tags and skin cancer. Pristine Senior Living presents information on Senior Skin Care- what you can prevent and what you can treat. A light lunch precedes the presentation. Registration ends January 10.

FINANCIAL FITNESSWed., January 24 • 1:00 PMRW TheaterBryon Spicer, founder and owner of Spicer Wealth Management, and Amy Gephart, Seniors Financial Services Medicare Specialist, present information on the routine mistakes people make handling their finances in retirement. Seminar presented by Heartland of Miamisburg.

C’MON, GET HAPPY!Wed, January 31 • 1:00 PMRW TheaterAdmit it. It sometimes takes effort to remain cheerful during an Ohio winter. To help, we are kicking off a series of documentaries that lift our spirits or shine a positive light on our world with the showing of Happy. According to IMDb, “Happy takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy. Combining real life stories of people from around the world and powerful interviews with the leading scientists in happiness research,

Happy explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion.” You will select future documentaries to be shown from a list provided.

February ProgramsRegister Now

SWEET TREATSWed., February 14 • 11:30 AMEC Dining RoomMedigold has a surprise in store for you on Valentine’s Day. All we know is that you will see red and that chocolate, in some form, will be featured. Be still our beating hearts!

CLIMBING WALL DEMOMon., February 19 • 10:30 AMRec Center Climbing WallOkay. You just couldn’t work up the courage to try out the climbing wall in January. Never fear. You have one more opportunity to scale to new heights. The wall accommodates beginner and seasoned climbers, with 7 skill levels, 7 vertical courses and ropes, plus dozens of hand and foot holds. Rest assured that no one will be harmed in the making of this adventure so don’t miss this opportunity.

March ProgramsRegister February 5

LUNCH & LEARNWed., March 14 ~ 11:30 AMEC Dining Room/RW TheaterThe people of Okinawa, Japan live longer and healthier lives than anyone else on earth. Having a life purpose, eating a plant-based diet, enjoying a strong social network and making walking and gardening daily routines are some of the life choices contributing to this distinction. Home Care Assistance outlines what you

can learn from the oldest people on earth. A light lunch precedes the presentation. Registration ends March 7.

LUCK OF THE IRISHThs., March 15 ~ 4:00 PMRW TheaterMake it your good fortune to attend a performance by the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. They step danced the tile off the floor during past performances, giving Michael Flatley and Riverdance a run for their money.

Mind Games It’s just as important to keep your brain synapses firing as it is to keep your joints lubricated and muscles limber. The good news is that playing mind games can be a lot more fun than sweating in the gym. Even better, there is no shortage of fun and games at the Enrichment Center to keep your mind nimble.

BID EUCHRETuesday @ 12:30 PM; Friday @ 1 PM

BRIDGETuesday, Wednesday, Friday @ 1 PM

CHESSMonday @ 1 PM

DUPLICATE BRIDGETuesday @ 4 PM; Thursday @ 10 AM

HAND & FOOTWednesday @ 1 PM

MAHJONGGTuesday, Thursday @ 12:30 PM

PINOCHLEMonday @ 12:30 AM

PUZZLES Monday-Friday: All Day

SCRABBLEWednesday @ 1 PM

Sinclair College for Lifelong LearningRepresentatives will be at the center on January 5 from 11 am-12:30 pm to take Sinclair registrations and payments. There is no additional fee for Enrichment Center pass holders to take Sinclair classes. Those without a pass pay a walk-in fee.

FULL TERM, JAN 8 – MAY 6Sinclair Fee: $20

PAINTING & MOREwith Barb StorkMondays, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

MUSIC APPRECIATION with Pat BurgessTuesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

10-WEEK TERM, FEB 19 – MAY 1Sinclair Fee: $20

HISTORY, “THE RISE OF HITLER” with Kathy CombsMondays 1:00 - 3:30 PM

LIFE & CULTURE with Dorie Farrell

Sinclair Fee: $5 per classTuesdays, 10:00 AM - Noon Feb 20-Apr 24Topics: Primal Fear, Movie Mania, Inventions and Discoveries, Famous Ohio, Eight Blind Mice, Historical Blunders, Multicultural Manners, Gender Differences, Criminology. Some topics are new, others are repeats from last semester but with new information.

For the Health of It

A healthy habit is to have your blood pressure and blood sugar checked on a regular basis.

The Public Health Department conducts both screenings every other month on the 2nd Wednesday at 9:15 AM. The next visit is on February 14th.

St. Leonard also conducts screening on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, while retired nurse, Berneta Daley, checks blood pressure on the 2nd & 4th Thursday. Both are at the center at 9:30 AM.

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January - March 2018

PASTIMES Washington Township Recreation Center | Dayton, OH 45459

Ongoing Activities and ProgramsLibrary Learning

Monthly Programs • 1:00 PMKnowledgeable librarians from the Washington-Centerville Public Library give educational and entertaining presentations each month on a variety of topics in the Rec West Theater.

A Sense of the World James Holman circumnavigated the globe; a difficult feat for anyone in the 1800’s but more so for Holman who was blind and suffering from chronic pain and limited mobility. He is known as the “Blind Traveler” who journeyed and wrote about his observations his whole life. January 3.

Katharine, the Wright SisterKatharine was the woman behind aviation pioneers, Orville and Wilber Wright. Her outgoing and charming personality took her from high school teacher to international celebrity and one of only a few women to receive France’s Legion d’honneur. February 21.

Ohio, Cradle of PresidentsSeven of America’s 44 presidents were born in Ohio. An eighth resided in and launched his campaign from here, leading to Ohio’s distinction as the “Cradle of Presidents”. How many of them can you name? March 21.

Book Club • 1:00 PM

Librarian, Felicia Brock, leads thought-provoking literary discussions on the first Wednesday each month in the Rec West Front Lobby.

January 3 • The Women in the Castle by Jessica ShattuckFebruary 7 • The 12 Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah TintiMarch 7 • The Underdogs by Melissa Fay Greene

Park Pastimes

Nature Chat • 10:00 AM

History, Habitats and HappeningsRichard H. Grant Sr. is a prominent historical figure in Dayton and Washington Township. His estate, Normandy Farms, was divided into parcels in 1957 after his death. Explore how one parcel, Grant Park, came to be and the wildlife that now call it home. January 22.

Hurray for Hummingbirds!If it’s spring you can count on hummingbirds to flit their way back to Ohio, showing off their aerial acrobatics and antics. The more you know about one of the smallest birds in the world the easier you can lure them to your yard. March 19.

GOEN (Getting Out and Enjoying Nature)

Slow-paced walks led by Centerville-Washington Park District naturalist, Katy Lucas, keep you in touch with seasonal happenings in our local parks. Walks resume this spring. Meet in the Enrichment Center lobby on March 22 at 10:00 AM for a walk on the paved paths of Countryside Park.

Centerville-Washington HistoryMonthly programs are open to the public. Reception begins at 6:30 PM, followed by the program in the Rec West Theater at 7:00 PM.

January 16 • Charles Kettering by Chuck JohnsonFebruary 20 • The Czar of Kossuth Colony by Michael WilliamsMarch 20 • Make ‘em Laugh by Debe Dockins

Let’s all Go to the MoviesMovies start at 1:00 PM with popcorn provided by Synergy Home Care.

January 31 • Happy February 28 • ChurchillMarch 28 • Lion

Cooking Demonstrations • 10:00 AMChef Michael Wilhelm of St. Leonard takes you on an epicurean adventure as he demonstrates easy recipes and serves small samples.

January 31 • Tempting Treats February 21 • Comfort Food March 21 • Smart Sauces

Fitness OrientationGet the most out of your fitness room workout by learning safe and effective ways to use the equipment. The one-hour training is offered at 10 am on January 8 & 24, February 5 & 21 and March 5 & 21. Free for Silver Sneakers and Complete Pass Holders. Fees for others are online.

Weather or NotThe last couple of winters have been pretty mild. If this winter should be different, the Washington Township Rec Center, including the Enrichment Center, will likely remain open unless there is a significant snow or ice event. In those cases, stay tuned to your local television and radio stations, or go online to www.washingtontwp.org/rec to see if the WTRC is delayed or closed. If it is, so is the Enrichment Center. If you are an instructor or coordinator of an activity and are not comfortable coming in because of weather but the center is open, please notify the front desk.

Monthly Highlights

January ProgramsRegister Now

PAULA’S PALATEWed., January 10 • 1:00 PMRW TheaterAre you curious about the people whose job it is to dine at local restaurants and give their opinion on the food and service? Dayton City Paper dining critic, Paula Johnson, discusses how her love of food led to tasting, analyzing and sharing her opinions about local chefs and their cuisines.

LIVING WILLSFri., January 12 • 9:00 AMRW TheaterAn attorney from Legal Aid of Western Ohio presents an overview of services available through this non-profit law firm dedicated to providing legal assistance for low-income individuals and groups.

CHAIR VOLLEYBALLMon., January 15 • 9:00 AMRec West GymChair volleyball combines physical activity with social interaction, friendly competition and lots of laughs.  It is perfect for people of all ages, from the fit to the not-so-fit. It is played sitting on standard chairs with a 20” beach ball so there is no risk of falling or being hit by a hard ball. Teams are formed as participants arrive. Nothing special is needed except comfortable clothes and gym shoes. If there is interest, chair volleyball will continue every Monday from 9-10 am. There is no cost for SilverSneakers or Senior Complete Pass holders. Others pay a daily walk-in fee.

Note: All activities listed in this newsletter require prior registration, unless otherwise noted. Visit the center, call 433-0130, or go online at washingtontwp.org/reg.

CLIMBING WALL DEMOMon., January 15 • 10:30 AMRec Center Climbing WallYou don’t have to be able to leap small buildings in a single bound to climb our 24-foot high wall. All you need are comfortable clothes, gym shoes and a spirit of adventure. Not only will climbing make you more fit, it will put you back in touch with that brave inner child that used to climb trees with abandon. You can put on a harness and scale to the top or just navigate the boulders at the bottom. Either choice is a safe way to move beyond your fitness comfort zone.

LUNCH & LEARNWed., January 17 • 11:30 AMEC Dining Room/RW TheaterOur skin changes with age, just like everything else. It becomes thinner, less elastic and more prone to wrinkles, sagging and spotting. Dry patchy skin is more common, as are skin tags and skin cancer. Pristine Senior Living presents information on Senior Skin Care- what you can prevent and what you can treat. A light lunch precedes the presentation. Registration ends January 10.

FINANCIAL FITNESSWed., January 24 • 1:00 PMRW TheaterBryon Spicer, founder and owner of Spicer Wealth Management, and Amy Gephart, Seniors Financial Services Medicare Specialist, present information on the routine mistakes people make handling their finances in retirement. Seminar presented by Heartland of Miamisburg.

C’MON, GET HAPPY!Wed, January 31 • 1:00 PMRW TheaterAdmit it. It sometimes takes effort to remain cheerful during an Ohio winter. To help, we are kicking off a series of documentaries that lift our spirits or shine a positive light on our world with the showing of Happy. According to IMDb, “Happy takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy. Combining real life stories of people from around the world and powerful interviews with the leading scientists in happiness research,

Happy explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion.” You will select future documentaries to be shown from a list provided.

February ProgramsRegister Now

SWEET TREATSWed., February 14 • 11:30 AMEC Dining RoomMedigold has a surprise in store for you on Valentine’s Day. All we know is that you will see red and that chocolate, in some form, will be featured. Be still our beating hearts!

CLIMBING WALL DEMOMon., February 19 • 10:30 AMRec Center Climbing WallOkay. You just couldn’t work up the courage to try out the climbing wall in January. Never fear. You have one more opportunity to scale to new heights. The wall accommodates beginner and seasoned climbers, with 7 skill levels, 7 vertical courses and ropes, plus dozens of hand and foot holds. Rest assured that no one will be harmed in the making of this adventure so don’t miss this opportunity.

March ProgramsRegister February 5

LUNCH & LEARNWed., March 14 ~ 11:30 AMEC Dining Room/RW TheaterThe people of Okinawa, Japan live longer and healthier lives than anyone else on earth. Having a life purpose, eating a plant-based diet, enjoying a strong social network and making walking and gardening daily routines are some of the life choices contributing to this distinction. Home Care Assistance outlines what you

can learn from the oldest people on earth. A light lunch precedes the presentation. Registration ends March 7.

LUCK OF THE IRISHThs., March 15 ~ 4:00 PMRW TheaterMake it your good fortune to attend a performance by the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. They step danced the tile off the floor during past performances, giving Michael Flatley and Riverdance a run for their money.

Mind Games It’s just as important to keep your brain synapses firing as it is to keep your joints lubricated and muscles limber. The good news is that playing mind games can be a lot more fun than sweating in the gym. Even better, there is no shortage of fun and games at the Enrichment Center to keep your mind nimble.

BID EUCHRETuesday @ 12:30 PM; Friday @ 1 PM

BRIDGETuesday, Wednesday, Friday @ 1 PM

CHESSMonday @ 1 PM

DUPLICATE BRIDGETuesday @ 4 PM; Thursday @ 10 AM

HAND & FOOTWednesday @ 1 PM

MAHJONGGTuesday, Thursday @ 12:30 PM

PINOCHLEMonday @ 12:30 AM

PUZZLES Monday-Friday: All Day

SCRABBLEWednesday @ 1 PM

Sinclair College for Lifelong LearningRepresentatives will be at the center on January 5 from 11 am-12:30 pm to take Sinclair registrations and payments. There is no additional fee for Enrichment Center pass holders to take Sinclair classes. Those without a pass pay a walk-in fee.

FULL TERM, JAN 8 – MAY 6Sinclair Fee: $20

PAINTING & MOREwith Barb StorkMondays, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

MUSIC APPRECIATION with Pat BurgessTuesdays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

10-WEEK TERM, FEB 19 – MAY 1Sinclair Fee: $20

HISTORY, “THE RISE OF HITLER” with Kathy CombsMondays 1:00 - 3:30 PM

LIFE & CULTURE with Dorie Farrell

Sinclair Fee: $5 per classTuesdays, 10:00 AM - Noon Feb 20-Apr 24Topics: Primal Fear, Movie Mania, Inventions and Discoveries, Famous Ohio, Eight Blind Mice, Historical Blunders, Multicultural Manners, Gender Differences, Criminology. Some topics are new, others are repeats from last semester but with new information.

For the Health of It

A healthy habit is to have your blood pressure and blood sugar checked on a regular basis.

The Public Health Department conducts both screenings every other month on the 2nd Wednesday at 9:15 AM. The next visit is on February 14th.

St. Leonard also conducts screening on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, while retired nurse, Berneta Daley, checks blood pressure on the 2nd & 4th Thursday. Both are at the center at 9:30 AM.

There’s No Place Like Home

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” — Edith Sitwell

Everyone gravitates to home. That special place where we feel accepted and appreciated, where even the most commonplace experiences bring us joy.

Home is not just where we live. It is a feeling that can be found whenever we leave our residence to pursue those things that bring meaning to our lives. We are delighted that so many of you view the center as home, based on your comments during our recent strategic planning process. One member even wrote on our Thanksgiving pumpkin that the center was, “a place for me to be me”, one of the best definitions of home that comes to mind.

So, when the cold, dark days of winter leave you yearning for the comforts of home, just click your heals together three times and come to the center. There’s no place like home.

January - March 2018

PASTIMESWashington Township Recreation Center | Dayton, OH 45459 | www.washingtontwp.org/recreation

STRATEGIC PLANNING

The past two years have been a transition period for the Enrichment Center- a time for letting the dust settle after opening and then creating something of value for our community. We thank each of you for the role you played in that process.

However, now is the time to look ahead. As Alan Lakein said, “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”

Graduate students from the Wright State University Master of Public Administration program conducted a Strategic Plan for the center this past fall. A focus group was held and 146 members responded to a self-administered questionnaire about their satisfaction with current services and their suggestions for improvements.

The Executive Summary concluded that, “The data revealed a high level of appreciation for the hard-working staff and opportunities offered by the Enrichment Center. There were some requests and concerns by the members, ranging from the temperature of the facility to accessibility of the restrooms to requests for additional classes and opportunities. Some requests could be addressed in the short-term, while others will take additional time, planning and finances to address.” Other findings of note included requests for expanded hours, more coordinated communication efforts, increased opportunities to give input, and a solution to sound issues in the facility. Numerous suggestions for new programming were also provided.

Each comment we received from you is invaluable and will help us prioritize and move ahead with projects and programs that make our great center even better…well into the future. Thank you!

965 Miamisburg-Centerville RoadDayton, Ohio 45459937.433.0130www.wtenrichment.org

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Filing your return does not have to be a taxing chore, thanks to AARP. IRS-certified volunteers are available in the Rec West Game Room from February 1 through the filing deadline to help you prepare and e-file your 2017 return. AARP volunteers, led by Charlie Roup, donated over 900 hours of service and filed over 1000 returns at the center last year.

The service is free, with no age restriction, although it is designed for those age 50 and older. Appointments fill quickly and can be made by calling the Enrichment Center at 433-0130 beginning January 2. Online appointments are not available.

Items to bring to your appointment include last year’s tax return, 2017 tax statements and receipts, social security card or other official documentation for yourself and every individual on your return, photo I.D., and your checkbook to direct deposit a refund or to make a payment.

On Friday, April 6, from 10 am to 2 pm, drivers age 50 and older can refresh their safe driving skills and learn new strategies to stay secure and confident behind the wheel. The 4-hour course presents strategies that can reduce the likelihood of a crash, including adapting to changes in ourselves, roads, and the vehicles we drive.

Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class is limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is required and begins February 5. Each participant receives a certificate of completion, which may result in discounted vehicle insurance rates. Check with your insurance company.