for older adults

August 2020 Vol. 16 No. 8 Meals on Wheels-Older Adult Alternatives of Fairfield County, Inc., 1515 Cedar Hill Road, Lancaster, OH 43130

Phone: 740-681-5050 Fax: 740-681-5046 Website: mowfc.org

Not Feeling Well? If you are feeling sick, please call the agency

and cancel your meal. Just as much as we

cherish you, we care about the well-being of

our drivers.

The best time to call and cancel is between

the hours of 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. if you

want to speak with someone. However, you

can call at any time, the latest being 9:00

a.m. the day of cancelation, and leave a

message. The receptionist checks the

messages each morning then sends them to

the proper department. When you leave a

cancellation message, remember to leave

your name, your address, and your intention

to cancel.

Above All, Stay Safe!

Purple Heart Day August 7, 2020

“Honoring our heroes who

were injured protecting our

great nation.”

It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

~Abraham Lincoln

Senior Citizen’s Day

August 21, 2020

It’s your day to look over your life and acknowledge all

that you’ve accomplished. You’ve come a long way and

have achieved much.

It’s your day to stand tall and feel good about a job well

done.

It’s your day to celebrate being the venerated elder.

It’s your day to enjoy all the discounts offered to only an

elite group of people such as yours.

2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President. – Howard Sniderman - Retired Healthcare Administrator

Vice President – Corey Clark – Chief Deputy Director at Job & Family Services

Secretary – Scott Mueller – Vice President, Owner Fairfield Heating & Cooling

Treasurer – Karen Sanner - Retired, Bloom Carroll Local Schools

Past President – Luann Snyder - Attorney, Investment & Trusts, Fairfield National Bank

Debra Bates — Culinary Arts Instructor-Lancaster High School

Dale Dixon – Principal, Wichert Insurance

Margie Donnell – Operations & Event Manager-Lancaster-Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

Helen Harding – Chief Nursing Officer at Fairfield Medical Center

Ben Hill – CPA with McLain, Hill, Rugg, and Associates

Christa Moody – Event Coordinator/Bookkeeping; Fairfield Federal Savings & Loan

Donna Fox-Moore – Executive Director Family, Adult & Children First Council

Jennifer Sitterley— Sitterley Law Offices

Jeff Wagner – Estimator, Kumler Collision

Lara Wright – LSW, Case manager, Fairfield Medical Center

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MOW-OAAFC KEY STAFF

Executive Director – Anna Tobin Director of Operations – Cindy Wells

Director of Administrative Services – Sarah Arledge Director of Aging Services – Linda McDonald

Nutrition Services Manager – Amber Goines Kitchen Production Coordinator – Tina Dickey

Assistant Kitchen Coordinator /Cook – Melissa Holbrook Fiscal Manager – Amber Lock

Aging Services Manager – Amber Throckmorton Lifeline Coordinator – Brian Roby

Administrative Assistant - Julianna Kincaid In-Home Services Manager - Kayla Hazlett

Route/Volunteer Coordinator — Rebecca Pessel Outreach Coordinator – Chris Sulick

Nutrition Office Support – Teresa Vannatter Activities Coordinator— Gina Holbrook

Care Coordinators – Kathy Robbins, Joe Rogers & Joyce McGinnis

Table of Contents Page 1 - Not Feeling Well, Abraham Lincoln Quote, Purple Heart Day, Senior Citizen’s Day Page 2 - Board of Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Key Employees, Table of Contents Page 3 - Scam Alert, Zoom & Telephonic, Farmer’s Market Update Page 4 - Healthy U & Medicare Check-Up Webinars Page 5 - Dog Days of Summer Page 6 - Menu Page 7 - Menu Page 8 - Laughter, Activities in Pictures, Three Ingredient Recipe Page 9 - Sudoku Puzzles & Designs to Color Page10 - Word Search Puzzle Page11 - Hidden Pictures puzzle Page 12 - Senior Citizen’s Day, August Commodity Pick-up, Payment information, Meals on Wheels facts

SCAM ALERT

Thieves are calling AEP customers threatening to turn off their power if they don’t

pay. Do not give the caller any information. If you were truly in danger of having

your service interrupted, you would receive an official letter in the mail from your

electricity provider not a phone call. Hang up and ignore all calls from that number

should they call again.

You Are Invited to ZOOM with Us!

Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives is serving more seniors than ever and continually looking at new

ways to bring older adults together to grow, learn and live life to its fullest! We’re shifting programs

through virtual meeting platforms and through telephonic conversations. This will enable us to continue

to provide essential social connections for seniors. Older adults can take part in programs and activities

from their homes and not have to worry about being exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

Recently, there have been several new words added to everyone’s vocabulary – words like social-

distancing, Zoom, telephonic, and many more, which has led to a time of unique challenges brought about

by a global health crisis. Meals on Wheels plans to offer classes and activities through Zoom on your

computer.

Not “computer comfortable”? Keep reading! Meals on Wheels is working closely with seniors and

providing direction on ways they can participate in fun and educational programs. No need to worry about

not knowing how to ZOOM. As long as you have an internet connection, MOW will help you get connected

to our ZOOM programming. Upcoming activities include chair exercises including yoga, chair dancing, and

crafts! Craft supplies will be provided to participants. Before you know it, you’re going to be enjoying

ZOOM so much you’ll be attending virtual art museum tours, concerts, lectures and more!

No internet connection? Don’t feel left out. If you have a phone, Meals on

Wheels has telephonic programming for you and will help you with step-

by-step direction. MOW’s “Telephonic Bingo” is a big hit! Join us every

Friday for Bingo! Supplies to play will be provided to participants. We’re

also in the process of creating a “Telephonic Coffee Chat.”

Those 60 and older who are interested in participating are encouraged to call Gina, Meals on Wheels

Activities Coordinator, at 740-681-5050, extension 110.

Senior Farmer’s Market Update

Meals on Wheels – Fairfield County has received several calls from

seniors asking about when the produce boxes will be delivered for

the Senior’s Farmer’s Market. Just before press time for the

newsletter, we received word that the produce boxes will be

delivered the week of August 10th

. Everyone that completed an

application and submitted to LifeCare Alliance will be receiving a

call from Meals on Wheels letting them know the specific day that

volunteers will be delivering boxes.

Invest in YOU with Healthy U!

Nearly half (47%) of Ohio adults live with one chronic condition. Of the 65+ population, 4 out of 5 have a

chronic condition. And nearly half of the 65+ group live with more than one chronic condition.* *(Ohio

Behavioral Risk Fact Surveillance System, Ohio Department of Health) Ohio’s six leading chronic conditions for those 65+ are

arthritis, diabetes, asthma/COPD, heart disease, cancer and stroke. Healthy U is a self-management

workshop through the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) that helps people who have chronic

conditions learn how to manage their conditions better. This is achieved by trying out new skills and

building self-confidence. Self-management starts with testing new techniques to help people break the

cycle of problem symptoms and finding out which ones work for them. This leads to successfully managing

conditions so people can continue their daily activities and stay engaged in life. Healthy U is made possible

through The Ohio Department of Aging and Older Americans Act fund, Title III-D, designated to promote

evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs. Meals on Wheels’ Senior Services has

two certified trainers on staff who will be offering sessions this fall.

Who should attend?

Any adult 60+ with one or more chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart, lung, or

kidney disease, or other ongoing health problems. Anyone whose health problems interfere with their valued life

activities Anyone who has difficulty understanding or following health

recommendations Anyone who would like peer support from other in similar situations Anyone who is ‘sick and tired of being sick and tired” and is ready to

make changes!

Workshops will be held on ZOOM for 2 hours every Thursday from

10:00am to 12 noon beginning September 10 and running through

October 22. MOW’s Certified Trainers Chris Sulick and Linda McDonald

will be leading the workshop. Call Chris Sulick for more information, or to

register 740-681-5050, extension 114.

Fall Medicare Check-Up Daily Webinars

The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is offering 2020 Medicare Check-Up webinar

presentations at 10:00am and 2:00pm Monday through Thursday with a 6:00pm webinar on Wednesdays

through October 14th

.

Meetings cannot be held in person at this time because of the COVID-19 virus, so the daily webinars are a

way to help answer questions for seniors 60 and over. Medicare Parts A, B, D, Medicare Supplement and Med-

icare Advantage Plans, focusing on the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Period and the 2021 changes

and updates will be discussed. The discussion will also include information on how to compare plans and

make changes during the October 15 – December 7 Medicare Open enrollment period.

Register for the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4987248812118591502

Registration for the webinar is easy to do. After entering the above site into your browser, a screen will come

up that says “2020 Medicare Check Up”. Click on the box that shows the dates and times and choose the date

that works for you; fill in your first and last name, and your email address; then click on register and you’re set

to go!

We often hear about the “dog days” of summer but few know what the expression

means. Some say that it signifies hot sultry days “not fit for a dog,” others suggest it’s the

weather in which dogs go mad. The Dog Days of Summer describes the most oppressive

period of summer, between July 3rd and August 11th each year. But where did the term

come from? And what does it have to do with dogs?

Why Are They Called the “Dog Days” of Summer?

The phrase is actually a reference to the fact that, during this time, the Sun occupies the

same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth and part

of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog. This is why Sirius is sometimes called

the Dog Star.

In the summer, Sirius rises and sets with the Sun. On July 23rd, specifically, it is in

conjunction with the Sun, and because the star is so bright, the ancient Romans believed

it actually gave off heat and added to the Sun’s warmth, accounting for the long stretch

of sultry weather. They referred to this time as diēs caniculārēs, or “dog days.”

Thus, the term Dog Days of Summer came to mean the 20 days before and 20 days after

this alignment of Sirius with the Sun—July 3 to Aug. 11.

Summer Heat: It’s All About the Tilt

While this period usually is the hottest stretch of summer, the heat is not due to any

added radiation from Sirius, regardless of its brightness. The heat of summer is simply a

direct result of the Earth’s tilt.

During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the tilt of the

Earth causes the Sun’s rays to hit at a more direct angle,

and for a longer period of time throughout the day. This

means longer, hotter days.

From <https://www.farmersalmanac.com/why-are-they-called-dog-days-of-summer-21705>

Reminder:

Drink plenty of water to help keep yourself hy-

drated!

Stuff Around the House

Three Ingredients Sloppy Joes

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until no longer pink.

You can use turkey too!

2. Once browned, drain.

3. Add in brown sugar, mustard, and

ketchup. Stir to combine.

4. Allow to simmer on low for about 5

minutes to combine the flavors.

5. Serve on buns.

Just 3 ingredients

added to your

pound of

hamburger

1/8 cup Brown Sugar

1/8 cup of Mustard

1/2 cup of Ketchup

Laughter I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of

us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my five year old shout from

the back seat, “Mom, that lady isn’t wearing a seat belt!”

A woman was trying hard to get ketchup out of a jar. During her struggle the phone rang, so she asked her four

year old daughter to answer it. She heard her say, “Mommy can’t come to the phone to talk to you right now, she is

hitting the bottle.”

A little boy got lost at the YMCA found himself in the women’s locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst

into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and then

asked, “What’s the matter, haven’t you ever see a little boy before?”

While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about six years

old. Looking up and down at my uniform she asked, “ Are you a cop?” “Yes,” I said, and continued writing my

report. “My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?” “Yes, that’s right,” I said.

“Well then,” she said as she extended her foot towards me, “would you please tie my shoe?”

While working with an organization that delivers lunches to the elderly, I used to take my four-year-old daughter

on my afternoon rounds. She was intrigued by the various equipment of the old age. Particularly the canes, walkers,

and wheelchairs. One day, I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced myself for the

inevitable barrage of questions, she turned and said, “The tooth fairy will never believe this.”

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Celebrating 47 years of Service to Fairfield County Seniors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees—August 27, 2020 This newsletter is written by various staff members and edited by Julianna Kincaid

MEALS ON WHEELS ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A PAYMENT, PLEASE CALL 740-681-5050

SARAH ARLEDGE—ext. #105 for Meal Donations / Homemaking / Personal Care/Respite / Adult Daycare

BRIAN ROBY—ext. #118 for Lifeline

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE RECURRING UPON REQUEST

August Commodity Box Pick-Up

Last name beginning with A-J Wed., Aug 19 1-3:00pm

Last name beginning with K-Z Thurs., Aug 20 1-3:00pm

No drop-ins. Arrangements must be made prior to pick up of commodity box. No exceptions. You must complete an application and meet income guidelines to be eligible to receive a Commodity Box.

Applications are available at: Meals on Wheels • Aging Services Office 1515 Cedar Hill Road • Lancaster

Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day

August 21st

Meals on Wheels - Older Adult Alternatives of Fairfield County recognizes and honors the valuable contributions senior citizens make to our communities. We thank them for their dedication, accomplishments and services they give throughout their lives.

On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5847 creating National Senior Citizens Day to be August 21. He said: “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older - places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity.” Spend time with the senior citizens you know. Let them know how much they are appreciated and loved. Their wealth of knowledge, skill and experience offer so much to the next generation. Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm, wrinkles the soul. Samuel Ullman Linda McDonald, Director of Aging Services