Friday, February 13th Sign up in Center Lobby or call 925

FREE
ISSUE
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY
Friday, February 13th
Every woman in attendance will receive a carnation
from The Flower Pot of Garrett
COME DRESSED WITH HEARTS TO CELEBRATE!
The man or woman who attends
wearing the most unique use of hearts
wins a special Valentine Prize!
At 11:00 am: Celebrate Puppy Love
The DeKalb County Humane Shelter will be here
to show off some of their puppies and kitties
available for adoption.
At 11:30 am: Enjoy a Delicious Lunch
from “Italian Grille” plus cupcakes for dessert
Courtesy of Betz Nursing Home.
At 12:30 am: Celebrate with fun games of
“Valentine Bingo”
Sponsored by Betz Nursing Home
Sign up in Center Lobby or call 925-3311.
A UNITED WAY FUNDED AGENCY
FEBRUARY, 2015
LOOKING AHEAD
THIS MONTH:
Mon., Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 12:00-3:30 pm (by
appt)-AARP Tax appointments
Mon., Feb. 2 & 16, 6-7 pm-Community
Grief & Loss Support Group
Tues., Feb. 3 & 17, 8:30-11:30 (by appt)SHIP counseling with Ed
Tues., Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24-10-11Intermediate Senior Yoga with Sharon
Tues., Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 12:00-3:30 (by
appt.)-AARP Tax appointments
Weds., Feb. 4, 9:30-10:30-Blood Pressures
with DeKalb Health Nurses
Weds., Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10-11-Yoga
with Sharon
Weds., Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 12:00-3:30 (by
appt.)-AARP Tax appointments
Thurs., Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10-11-Tai Chi
with Greg
Fri., Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10-11-Yoga with
Sharon
Fri., Feb, 6, 13, 20 & 27, 12:00-3:30 (by
appt.)-AARP Tax appointments
Tues., Feb. 10 & 24, 8:30-11:30 (by appt)SHIP counseling with Mike
Thurs., Feb. 12, 9:00-DCCOA Executive/
Trustees/Financial Committees meeting
Thurs., Feb. 12, 1:30-Diabetic Support
Group featuring a cooking demo
Fri., Feb. 13, 11:30-Valentine’s Luncheon
Provided by Betz Nursing Home
11:00-Puppy Love, Humane Shelter
12:30-Valentine Bingo, sponsored by
Betz Nursing Home
Thurs., Feb. 19, 1:15-Low Vision Support
Group
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2:00-Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Tues., Feb. 24, 1:00-DCCOA Board of
Directors Annual Meeting
COMING SOON:
Thurs., April 16-SENIOR EXPO & Health
Fair, Nat’l Military History Museum
FARMER’S ALMANAC
WEATHER PREDICTIONS
FOR FEBRUARY IN THE MIDWEST
February 1-3:
February 4-7:
February 8-11:
February 12-15:
February 16-19:
February 20-23:
February 24-28:
Wet, then clearing and cold
Clearing and blustery winds,
colder (below zero)
Light snow, flurries
More snowy weather,
especially around Great Lakes.
Fair skies
A snowstorm with significant
accumulations possible
Sunny to partly cloudy skies
and cold temperatures
NO MATTER
HOW LONG THE WINTER,
SPRING
IS SURE
TO FOLLOW!
SUPPORT GROUPS
HEIMACH SENIOR
ACTIVITY CENTER,
1800 E. 7th St., Auburn
Diabetic Support Group:
The group is co-sponsored by DeKalb
Health and DeKalb Co. COA; meets 2nd
Thurs. of even numbered months; (next
meeting is Feb. 12) at 1:30 pm; a
cooking demonstration is being planned.
24/7 Helpline for
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
1-800-272-3900
Care consultants answer questions and
offer reliable information and support.
Low Vision Support Group:
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month
at 1:15 pm, (Feb. 19) Facilitated by
Linda Scribner, Senior Blind Services
Coordinator; the League for the Blind &
Disabled is group co-sponsor along with
DeKalb Co. COA.
Community Grief and Loss Support
Group: Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday
evenings, 6:00-7:00 pm (Feb. 2 & 16).
Meetings are open to anyone who has
experienced a loss due to death. For
BE AWARE OF FUNERAL & CEMETERY
more information contact Facilitator,
SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS
Craig Bard at 260-920-4264. The group
is co-sponsored by DeKalb Health Home 1. Scammers read obituaries and call or
Care & Hospice and DeKalb Co. COA.
attend the funeral service of a complete
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: stranger to take advantage of the grieving
family. Claiming the deceased had an outMeets 3rd Thursday of each month at
standing debt with them, scammers will try
2:00 pm (Feb. 19). Group facilitated by
to extort money from relatives to settle the
Alzheimer’s Association Fort Wayne .
fake debts.
2. Disreputable funeral homes capitalize
Note: Refreshments are served at all meetings.
on family members’ unfamiliarity with the
PUT THURSDAY, APRIL 16th
considerable cost of funeral services and
add unnecessary charges to the bill. One
ON YOUR CALENDAR
common scam of this type, disreputable fuAND GET READY FOR THE
neral directors will insist that a casket, usu2015 SENIOR EXPO & HEALTH FAIR
ally one of the most expensive parts of fuCOMING TO THE NATIONAL
neral services, is necessary even when a
direct cremation is planned.
MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM.
INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE…
The DeKalb Co. Council on Aging is pleased
to welcome back two
of our dedicated tax
counselors, Jim Seigel
and Jerry Steffen.
Sadly, in June, we had
to say good bye to the Bill Truesdell who
unexpectedly passed away; Bill had served
here faithfully as a tax counselor for several
years and will be missed more than we can
say!
AUBURN YMCA
is open to all ages during
the winter on
Tuesdays & Thursdays,
9:30-10:30 am
for Community Walk.
No prior arrangements are
needed, just come join
others as they walk inside.
CAN YOU ANSWER THESE RIDDLES?
1. What do you give an injured lemon?
2. If an atheist died in church, what would
be put on his coffin?
3. What went into the lion’s den unarmed
and came out alive?
4. A man rode down the street on a horse,
Yet walked. How is that possible?
5. How can you eat an egg without
breaking the shell?
Tax appointments will be available
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6. Why was King Henry VIII buried in
12:00-3:30.
Westminster Abbey?
7. In China they hang many criminals, but
Call 260-925-3311 or 1-888-220-2242 for
they will not hang a man with a wooden
an appointment.
leg. Why?
You must bring to your appointment all of
8. Why do storks stand on one leg?
the following that apply to your return:
9. A circular field is covered with snow. A
 Prior year’s tax return;
black cow with which spots is in the
 Real estate tax bill or at least the actual
middle. Two white cows with black spots
amount paid;
are at the edge of the field. What time is
 1099s and proof of your total income.
it?
 If under 65, bring proof of medical insur10. What was the problem with the wooden
ance—form #1095 or your insurance
car with wooden wheels and a wooden
card.
engine?
(Answers found further back)
Now, for the 2015 tax season, another
AARP Tax Counselor, Roger McDonald will
be joining Jim & Jerry. Tax appointments
will begin Monday, February 2nd and preference is once again given to DeKalb
County Seniors 55 and older (although
other ages will be served); PLEASE-NO
BUSINESS, FARM OR RENT INCOME.
We also want to take
this opportunity to
thank Jerry, Jim and
Roger for their
generous gift of time
during the busy tax
season ahead.
SENIOR EXPO & HEALTH FAIR
Thursday, April 16
National Military History
Center, C.R. 11-A, Auburn
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA:
DO YOU KNOW THE BASICS?
If you or someone you know is affected by
Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s time to learn
the facts. An education program by the
Alzheimer’s Association of Fort Wayne provides information on detection, causes and
risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and more.
This program will be held
Thursday, February 12, 1:30-3:00 at the
Garrett Public Library
107 W. Houston St.
FIVE WAYS TO HELP REDUCE
ARTHRITIS PAIN WITHOUT PAINKILLERS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES
1. Drink 2 or more cups of green tea each day. The
polyphenols are rich in tea suppress a key gene involved in arthritis inflammation.
2. Boost Vitamin C & D. C is believed to slow the
loss of cartilage due to osteoarthritis, while a diet
low in D actually speeds the progression of osteoarthritis.
3. Try Willow Bark/Boswellia. Willow Bark is
where aspirin comes from and Boswellia has been
used for centuries to reduce inflammation and
maintain healthy joints.
4. Eat Red Grapes. Red grape skin contains resveratrol that suppresses genes and enzymes which
produces inflammation.
5. Wrap tape around a joint to realign, support and
take off pressure. To be effective, taping must be
done properly, so ask a doctor or physical therapist
how to do it effectively.
Walter Insurance Services
Senior Health Specialist
Marjorie Walter
Insurance Agent
Auburn, Indiana
Health Insurance
Drug Insurance
Life Insurance
Office # 260-925-5643
Cell # 260-573-1822
DEKALB CO. COUNCIL ON AGING/DART TRANSPORTATION/
HEIMACH SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES
The Warning, Watch and Advisory notices are issues by the DeKalb County
Commissioners in co-operation with the Department of Homeland Security.)
WARNING (RED)
- DART vehicles will not travel, Homemakers will not serve their
clients and agency offices and Center will be closed.
WATCH (ORANGE) - DART—only medical or ESSENTIAL TRAVEL. Transportation
could also be limited to in-county travel. Agency offices open, but No Center activities.
ADVISORY (YELLOW)- DART, offices and Center will follow normal schedules reserving
the right to make any changes if weather forecasts should change.
Our agency will also do its best to alert local radio and regional TV stations with an
announcement regarding the appropriate information.
VEGGIE VALENTINE
You may not “carrot” all for me,
The way I care for you.
You may “turnip” your nose
When I plead with you.
But if your “heart” should “beet” with mine,
Forever “lettuce” hope,
There is no reason in the world,
Why we two “cantaloupe”.
HEALTH-BOOSTING COMMON SENSE TIPS FROM DR. TERRY GAFF
Recently Dr. Terry Gaff wrote a column for THE STAR that featured some interesting tidbits of research information. Here are some of his points:
Anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can actually help slow the aging process and
fight some chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, arthritis and dementia. Staying
active is the important part of this, which means that, for many of us, we would also
need to take these painkillers. Along with this, researchers have concluded that about
30 percent of Alzheimer’s disease cases could be prevented if people led healthier lives.
Another study concluded that taking a low dose of aspirin every day could almost halve
a person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer. However, in patients with atrial fibrillation, it appears that aspirin is ineffective in reducing their stroke danger and that the
risk of side-effects outweighs their benefits in these patients.
One particularly surprising research from the Mayo Clinic suggests that the risk of cardiovascular death and heart attack is highest among underweight patients, while cardiovascular death is lowest among overweight patients. So, being fat can actually offer
some protection against heart problems...in some circumstances.
One study found that men who have a vasectomy face an increased chance of developing the most aggressive form of prostate cancer.
For more columns by Dr. Gaff, go to kpcnews.com/columnists/terry-gaff.
DEKALB COUNTY
COUNCIL ON AGING
I would like to support the various programs
offered by DeKalb County Council on Aging.
Please use my donation to specifically support:
_____ Heimach Senior Activity Center
_____ DART (DeKalb Area Rural Transit)
_____ Other Agency Services
Name: ______________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City:________________________________________
State:________________
Zip:__________________
Cut out this coupon, complete the
information and mail with donation to:
DeKalb Co. Council on Aging
1800 E. 7th St.
Auburn, IN 46706
Thank you for your generosity!
Your continued support allows
this agency to serve seniors,
the disabled and others
throughout DeKalb County.
ARE YOU TURNING 65 THIS YEAR?
IF SO, HERE ARE SOME
COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT MEDICARE

How do I enroll in Medicare, is it automatic when I turn 65?
Most people need to contact Social Security directly to enroll in Medicare. You can do this up
to three months before your 65th birthday to avoid lapse in health coverage. Early retirees
receiving Social Security and those with Social Security Disability or Railroad Retirement
benefits—are automatically enrolled in Medicare when they become eligible. You can enroll in
Medicare several ways: online at www.Medicare.gov, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or
stop by the local Social Security office at 1240 S. Grandstaff Dr. in Auburn.

When do I have to enroll?
The Initial Enrollment Period is a 7-month window that begins three months before your birth
month and continues through the 3rd month after your birth month. After that, you can still
enroll, but you may have to wait for a designated special/general enrollment period to do so.

What if I’m still working and have insurance? Do I need to enroll in Medicare at age 65?
If you are working past age 65 and have insurance from your job, you should check with your
employer’s insurance administrator to see if you need to join Medicare Part A, which is hospitalization insurance and usually doesn’t cost the enrollee (most employers do require this). If
your employer requires that you enroll in Part A and you do not sign up, you will be assessed a
penalty and/or your employer may not supply you with continued coverage. If your employer
does not require you to enroll in Medicare Part A, there will be no penalty for not joining while
you are working and receiving insurance through your employer.
Likewise, you should check to see if your employer requires joining Medicare Part B, which
covers all other medical expenses except medications. If the employer does not and the employer’s insurance is considered to be “creditable” to Part B (which means it is as good as or
better than Part B), you will not receive a penalty for not joining Part B while you continue
working and receiving insurance through your employer. If your employer’s insurance is not
“creditable” and you do not enroll in Medicare Part B, then, a penalty of 10% of the monthly
premium for Part B will be assessed. This penalty is accumulative (forever).
If you are retiring and will be continuing on your spouse’s employer’s insurance, you should
also go through the same steps as above and the same rules apply.

How do I know what Medicare covers?
Each year the Social Security office sends out a handbook entitled “Medicare & You” to
Medicare beneficiaries. The handbook provides a summary of many covered services. For
more specific coverage details, Medicare.gov also contains a helpful online search tool where
you can find out if a specific test, item or service is covered.

How do I pay for my Medicare?
If you are receiving Social Security benefits at the time you enroll, your Part B premium will be
deducted automatically from your monthly Social Security check. If you have not started Social
Security benefits yet, you will receive a quarterly bill for your premium which can be paid
several different ways. Check Medicare.gov to find specific ways to pay.
If you have more questions or would like help enrolling in Medicare, SHIP counselors, Ed
Benbow, Mike Ellinger & John Graft will be glad to help. Just call 925-3311 or 1-888-2202242 and set up an appointment to talk with them.
MARCO’S PIZZA FUNDRAISER
2nd THURSDAY of the Month
ALL DAY!!!
Marco’s Pizza has generously offered
to donate 20% of all proceeds to
THE HEIMACH SENIOR CENTER
WHAT TO DO:
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Tell all your friends, neighbors and family to order from
Marco’s Pizza on the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Call Marco’s at 260-333-0994, or visit www.marcos.com
to place your order online.
Be sure to mention the HEIMACH SENIOR CENTER with
your order.
Marco’s will deliver your order to you or you can pick it
up at 293 N. Duesenburg Dr., Auburn (Plaza across from
the hospital).
Sit back, relax and enjoy your pizza!
Marco’s Authentic Italian Pizza
Don’t take our word for it, try it for yourself!
LOCAL NURSE ELECTED TO MIDWEST
CHAPTER OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Dorian Maples, RN, GCM has been elected into the
2015 Board of Directors for the Midwest Chapter of
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care
Managers (NAPGCM). This is her first term.
WATCHING YOUR WEIGHT
PROTECTS YOUR BRAIN, TOO!
Here’s another reason to stick with your New
Year’s resolution to lose weight.
A 10-year study reports an association between
being overweight or obese and impaired cognitive function (thinking/reasoning). Combined
with other health issues such as diabetes or
high cholesterol, extra weight also increased
the odds of mental decline over time.
Dorian is a local registered nurse and business
owner and has been a member of NAPGCM since
1996. She started Dorian Maples & Associates
Geriatric Care Management in 2003 out of a need
she saw in northeast Indiana for the challenges due In fact, other studies have found that about a
to the aging process of older adults & their families. third of all Alzheimer’s Disease cases world-
HAPPY
GROUND
HOG
DAY!
wide could be attributable to obesity along
with diabetes, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle
and smoking, as well as depression. Researchers conclude, then, that addressing issues such
as weight control and the other diseases could
prevent about a third of all Alzheimer’s cases.
FEBRUARY
2nd
All it takes are some changes to the things you
do every day to work to control your weight,
and lower your blood pressure, blood sugar
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS and cholesterol.
*Become more active, aiming for at least 30-45
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minutes of daily exercise most days of the
week.
*If you smoke, ask your doctor for help in
quitting.
*Stay with heart-healthy eating habits with a
diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains
and plant-based proteins and stay away from
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Getting adequate and quality sleep is very
sons 62 years of age or older and persons with disabilities. Wesley Park Apartments is a pet friendly
important to your health.
community on the east side of Auburn.
Wesley Park Apartments is located on Wesley
Road off of Seventh Street behind DeKalb Health.
Wesley Park Apartments offer several community
amenities, including Beauty Shop on-site, planned
community events and 24-hour emergency maintenance service to name a few. The apartment homes of
Wesley Park Apartments in Auburn feature all utilities
included in monthly rent amount,
abundant closet space and open
kitchen floor plan.
Monday, February 16
DeKalb Co. Extension Homemakers
“WINTER DAY OUT”
Saturday, Feburary 14, 9:00-2:00
County Office Building (215 E. 9th St., Auburn)
Four fun classes (Know Your Noodles, Styling
with Scarves & Jewels, Spruce Up for Your
Valentine and A Look at the Titanic History)
and a warm lunch.
Cost: Just $5.00
R.S.V.P. by February 9th by mailing $5.00 to:
DeKalb Co. Ext. Homemakers
c/o Betty Hamman (County Treasurer)
4339 Co. Rd. 16, Waterloo, IN 46793
For information, call Ext. Ofc. at 925-2562.
ANSWERS TO RIDDLES ON PAGE 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Lemon-aid
A lid
The lion
His horse was names “Yet”.
Get someone else to break the shell.
Because he was dead.
It’s too hard, they
just use rope.
8. If they lifted up
the other leg,
they’d fall over.
9. Wintertime
10. It wooden go!
CABARET
Thursday, February 12, 2015—7:30 pm
Set in the early 1930’s, prior to the rise of the Third Reich, aspiring writer, Cliff
Bradshaw has traveled to Berlin in search of inspiration. He finds Sally Bowles
performing at the Kit Kat Klub and they begin a friendship that eventually leads
to an ill-fated romance. Cliff’s experiences in Germany during this tumultuous
era are reflected in the show’s musical numbers. Add in a host of colorful characters, including the boarding house proprietress Fraulein Schneider; her Jewish
suitor, Herr Schultz; and, Ernst, a fellow traveler. Occasional strong adult language; deals humorously and frankly with topic of Sexuality.
The 25th annual Putnam county SPELLING BEE
Thursday, April 30, 2015—7:30 pm
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely
managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything
and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. A hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent, quirky, yet charming outsiders competing in the one place where they can stand out and fit in at
the same time, while vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Despite
the title this material is not for children, but speaks to the underdog in all of us.
Frequent mild adult language; deals humorously with the topic of sexuality.
These shows are in the Arts United Center, 303 E. Main, downtown Fort Wayne. There is no
charge for tickets, just sign up in the Center Lobby. You can go on your own or ride ‘DART’. If
you choose to ride the DART van, the cost is $10.00; the van will leave the Center at 5:00 pm and
stop for supper (cost is on your own). Note: Per Eunice Wadewitz, Music & Education Director,
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, due to the popularity of these shows, tickets available to each agency/
organization are based on a ‘lottery’, meaning we are not always assured of tickets. We will, however, provide a sign-up one month ahead of each show and then alert everyone on the lists just as
soon as we know whether we will receive the tickets.
5 TIPS FOR SENIOR DRIVING SAFETY
Most people take driving for granted, but as we age, driving can become more dangerous. Keeping older adult
drivers on the road longer becomes a goal not only for the drivers themselves, but, as long as one is able to drive
safely, for their families. Here are five tips to help older adult drivers continue driving safely:
1. Get Your Vision Checked Regularly. Depending on your age, an annual vision appointment is recommended, however older drivers should go no more than two years without a checkup. Eye doctors can detect
and correct many vision issues. Sometimes the correction is as simple as corrective lenses. Other issues, such
as cataracts, can be corrected with fairly simple outpatient surgery. Anti-reflective lenses can help reduce
glare and make seeing a little easier when driving.
2. Take a Hearing Test. As people age, their reaction times can slow down and there are times loss of hearing
can be a culprit. It’s best for seniors to have their hearing checked at least once every three years. Keeping
the inside of the car as quiet as possible will also help reduce distractions.
3. Know Your Medications and Their Side Effects. As we age, we tend to take more medications, typically
for chronic conditions. Many of these drugs or combinations of drugs can come with side effects. It’s extremely important to have a clear understanding of the medication as well as the side effects. Be sure to watch
for medications that cause drowsiness or dizziness. When a new medication is prescribed be sure to ask the
doctor how it could effect your driving.
4. Pay Attention to Driving Conditions. Do you have trouble seeing after dark? Then stick to driving during
the day. And though we may not think so, reaction times slow as we age. Make the decision now not to drive
during inclement weather and always have a backup plan in place such as public transportation or a family
member who will drive for you.
5. Take a Driving Refresher Course. Taking a motor vehicle safety for seniors course can help boost your
confidence behind the wheel. You can also ask questions or raise concerns that you might be hesitant to bring
up with family members.
The best way to protect your driving privileges is to continue honestly assessing your driving yourself
and make changes instead of leaving the assessment for when someone else notices any safety concerns.
FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Do you know the warning signs of Heart Attack, Stroke & Cardiac Arrest? It’s important
to learn them and if the signs are present, don’t wait, CALL 9-1-1!
HEART ATTACK
1. Uncomfortable pressure,
squeezing, fullness or pain
in the center of chest
lasting more than a few
minutes, or goes away and
comes back.
2. Pain or discomfort in one
or both arms, the back,
neck, jaw or stomach
3. Shortness of breath, with
or without chest discomfort.
4. Breaking out in a cold
sweat, nausea/vomiting
(can be mistaken for a
stomach virus), lightheadedness or fainting.
Women are somewhat more
likely than men to experience
some of the other common
symptoms.
STROKE: F-A-S-T
CARDIAC ARREST
1. Face Drooping: Does one
side of the face droop or is it
numb? As the person to
smile.
2. Arm Weakness: Is one
arm weak or numb? Ask the
person to raise both arms.
Does one arm drift downward?
3. Speech Difficulty: Is
speech slurred, are they unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to
repeat a simple sentence, like
“the sky is blue”. Is the sentence repeated correctly?
1. Sudden loss of responsiveness.
2. No response to tapping on
shoulders.
3. No normal breathing.
Time to call 9-1-1 if any of
these symptoms are present,
even if they go away.
If these signs are present,
ask someone to call 9-1-1
while you begin life-saving
procedures. If an AED is present, use it according to instructions before you start
CPR.
If you are alone, call 9-1-1
first then following the above
procedures.
Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies—every second counts. Today
heart attack and stroke victims can benefit from new medications and treatments unavailable to patients in years past. For example, clot-busting drugs can stop some heart
attacks and strokes in progress, reducing disability and saving life. But to be effective,
these drugs must be given relatively quickly after heart attack or stroke symptoms first
appear. So don’t delay, get help right away.
FEBRUARY IS ALSO
CANNED FOOD MONTH
Why not observe the month by
donating some canned foods to
the Heimach Center’s Emergency Pantry? Canned meats, milk and
fruit are especially helpful.
Help from the Heimach Emergency Pantry
is available Tuesday-Friday morning, 8:30
to 11:15.
February is Great American Pie Month and
February 26th is National Pistachio Day, so let’s
put the two together and make a Pistachio Pie:
1 prepared graham cracker crust
1 package pistachio instant pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup whipped cream or topping
Combine pudding mix and milk and whisk for two
minutes until the pudding is starting to set. Pour
into graham cracker crust. Top with whipped
cream. To make it special, garnish with grated
chocolate, chocolate curls or chopped pistachios.
May 5 & 6, 2015-Flower Power
Ohio’s Amish Country, for thousands of tulips in bloom, be serenaded with music of
the 60’s, bring home cookies, bread, cheese and flower seeds as gifts.
$399-Double; $449-Single
Wednesday, May 20, 2015-Turkeyville Theatre
Indulge in a delicious turkey dinner, then sit back, relax and
spend the afternoon laughing at “Sex Please, We’re Sixty”. $99
June 4 & 5, 2015-Best of Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry, tour Chicago’s architecture via coach and boat;
dine at Tommy Guns, an interactive “speakeasy”; Shedd Aquarium and the Field
Museum of Natural History. $459-Double; $549-Single
June 15-18, 2015-Wine, Wings & Water
Corning, New York-the world’s largest glass museum, Watkins Glen Speedway,
wine-tasting at local vineyards, Mark Twain’s summer home, Captain Bill’s dinner
cruise on Seneca Lake. $849-Double; $1109-Single
Wednesday, July 22, 2015-Beef ‘n Boards
Enjoy lunch and the performance of Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming,
where you will hear some of the best-loved Gospel Bluegrass music. $109
Wednesday, August 12, 2015-Theatre at the Center, Munster, Indiana
Enjoy lunch and the musical comedy, “All Shook Up”,
a fun trip back to the fifties and the music of Elvis Presley, $109
Thursday, September 10, 2015-A Day on Lake Erie
Cruise to fabulous Put-In-Bay for a day of fun on Lake Erie. $119
September 24 & 25, 2015-The Best of Detroit
Tour Meadowbrook Hall, the 110-room home of Matilda Dodge Wilson,
Parade Company where Thanksgiving Day Parade floats are created,
Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village and watch F150’s being assembled at the
Ford Rouge Factory. $349-Double; $399-Single
October 14 & 15, 2015-Louisville, Kentucky
Visit Churchill Downs (Kentucky Derby), the haunted Caldwell Mansion, enjoy
hundreds of elaborately carved pumpkins, watch old-fashioned candy being made and
ride the MegaTram under Louisville. $399-Double; $449-Single
See more specific information on activity table in Heimach Center Lobby.
Call 260-248-8944 or email [email protected] for more information and
reservation forms.
DeKalb County Council on Aging, Inc.
Heimach Senior Activity Center
‘DART’
(DeKalb Area Rural Transit)
1800 E. Seventh St., Auburn, IN 46706
ATTENTION ALL DEKALB COUNTY SENIORS AND OTHERS !
This is your Center for services, activities, exercise, meals, trips,
indoor recreation and volunteer opportunities.
Center Service hours : - Monday through Friday 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Transportation Service ‘DART’ 6 a.m.—6 p.m.
Recreational hours : Vary.
Call : 260-925-3311 or 260-925-3314 or 1-888-220-2242
for general information or reservations for transportation.
Fax: 260-925-0071
Email: [email protected]
Website: dekalbcountycouncilonaging.org
The DeKalb County Council on Aging is
supported by Federal III-B FUNDS (resulting
from the Older Americans Act and administered
through Aging & In-Home Services of
Northeast Indiana, Inc.), Social Service Block
Grant and CHOICE funds (also administered
through Aging and In-Home Services); INDOT
#5311 and #5310; Medicaid and Medicaid
Waiver; various local resources i.e. city and
county government, United Way, townships,
foundations and memorials and general donations.
We are proud to be
involved with
transportation in DeKalb
County for the elderly,
disabled and others (all
ages). Our pledge is SAFETY and the Best
Service that we can provide. Our vehicles run
Monday-Friday (6 a.m.—6 p.m.). Please call 9253311 or 1-888-220-2242 for more information, to
schedule an appointment by 4:30, M-F, or for
more details on in-home assistance.
The Nutrition Program of Aging and In-Home
Services of Northeast Indiana Inc. is for senior
citizens age 60 and over, or married to someone
age 60 and over. Information for homebound
meals for seniors over age 60 is available by
calling 1-800-552-3662.
FRIENDS : Please think of the DeKalb Co.
Council on Aging for memorials made in
memory of a loved one and/or as you consider
any tax planning for the year. Such gifts allow
our agency to better serve and one such gift
can help to serve many!
All services are provided without discriminating in any way in reference to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, status as a veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Agency is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. Public Notice of Rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: DeKalb Area Rural Transit
system operates its programs and services without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, national
origin or ancestry, status as a veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964. Any person who believes he or she has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with
DeKalb Area Rural Transit. For information on DeKalb Area Rural Transit system’s civil rights’ plan and the procedures to file a complaint, contact
Meg Zenk, 1-260-925-3311; TTY # 1-800-743-3333; email: [email protected] or visit our office at 1800 E. 7th St., Auburn, IN. For more information
visit: dekalbcountycouncilonaging.org. A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration to: Office of Civil Rights;
Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator; East Building, 5th Floor, TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE; Washington, DC 20590. If information is
needed in another language or an alternate format, contact Meg Zenk, 1-260-925-3311, TTY at # 1-800-743-3333; email: [email protected].
AUBURN ACTORS THEATER
presents a
“NIGHT AT THE WAX MUSEUM”
Friday, February 27, 7:00 pm
Will leave the Heimach Center at 6:00 for drive
to Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren
2939 C.R. 15, Auburn
$20.00
includes dinner, the show
and transportation
Ten tickets are available to go on a DART van.
Cost is non-refundable; if you buy a ticket and are unable
to attend, please find your own replacement.
Hysterical meets historical in this comic romp
through the wackiest wax museum in history!
School’s out for the summer but six summer
school students find themselves helping to set up
a new wax museum. Mayhem ensues when a
mysterious incantation from the back of Cleopatra’s bracelet brings the wax figures to life!
King Henry VIII is smitten with Cleopatra, making
his queen, Anne Boleyn, furious. Black Beard and
his Pirates race with Butch Cassidy, the Sundance
Kid and Calamity Jane to find a treasure.
Can John Adams save the day?
Pay for your tickets when you sign up
in the Heimach Center lobby.

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