for OLDER ADULTS
May 2017
Vol. 13 No. 05
Meals on Wheels-Older Adult Alternatives of Fairfield County, Inc., 253 Boving Road, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740-681-5050
Fax: 740-681-5046
Toll Free: 866-654-9830
Website: mowfc.org
May is Older American’s and
Osteoporosis Prevention Month!
Did you know that an estimated 10 million Americans
have osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent” disease
because you don’t feel your bones getting weaker! An
estimated 34 million Americans have low bone density.
As we age, our bones naturally get weaker putting us
at risk for osteoporosis. It is important to take action to
keep your bones strong!
Help keep your bones sturdy:
1. Calcium is important for healthy bones, for nerve
function, and muscle movement!
2. Sources of calcium can be found in dairy products
such as milk, cheese, & yogurt; as well as canned fish
(like sardines or salmon with the bones), soy beans or
soy products, and leafy greens. Also, many foods are
fortified with calcium.
3. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for a sound
skeleton. It helps the bones absorb calcium. A major
source for this nutrient is the sun. Just being exposed
will help you get Vitamin D. Food sources are: cod,
salmon, tuna, egg yolk, sardines, and liver.
4. Physical activity and weight- bearing exercise such
as walking, dancing, and low impact aerobics can slow
bone loss.
STAY STRONG!
~Cindy Wells
Happy Mother’s
Day!
May 14, 2017
2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President – Philip Settecase (Retired Business Executive)
Vice Pres. – Luann Snyder (Attorney, Investment & Trusts, Fairfield National Bank
Secretary – Benjamin Simmons (Certified Public Accountant Jones & Co., LLC)
Treasurer – Karen Sanner (Retired Bloom Carroll Local Schools)
Past President – Mark Bohach (Owner WLOH)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Patty Ciripompa – Retired Adult Protective Services Supervisor
Corey Clark – Chief Deputy Director at Job & Family Services
Dale Dixon – Principal Wichert Insurance
Tammy Drobina – Mayor of Carroll
Helen Harding – Chief Nursing Officer at Fairfield Medical Center
Howard Sniderman – Retired Healthcare Administrator
Patrick Welsh – Attorney Job & Family Services
MOW-OAAFC KEY STAFF
Executive Director – Anna Tobin
Director of Administrative Services – Sarah Clagg
Nutrition Services Manager – Amber Goines
Assistant Kitchen Coord./Cook – Steve Faulkner
Aging Services Manager – Amber Throckmorton
Receptionist – Teresa Vannatter
Consulting Registered Dietitian – Becky Deaner
City HDM/Vol Coordinator. – Rebecca Pessel
Director of Operations – Cindy Wells
Director of Aging Services – Linda McDonald
Kitchen Production Coord. – Tina Dickey
Fiscal Manager – Amber Locke
Lifeline Coordinator – Brian Roby
Chair Volleyball Coord. - Penny Goodlive
Administrative Assistant – Julianna Kincaid
Assessors – Lisa Border & Kathy Robbins
Evelyn Palmer
Evelyn started her work career working in the County Auditor’s Office. She worked there for twenty
years. Her most rewarding job was job coaching mentally challenged adults to work in the community.
To pass the time, she enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles and solving Sudoku puzzles.
Evelyn has been with the agency since July 2014. She works in the kitchen doing food preparation.
She shares that reading her Bible daily gives her strength, and she thanks God for his many blessings.
Evelyn is glad to be part of the Meals on Wheels team.
~written by Evelyn Palmer
Older Americans Month 2017: Age Out Loud
Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests,
goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and
living the way that suits you best.
Take Barbara Hillary, for example. A nurse for 55 years who dreamed of travel, at age 75 Hillary became the
first African American woman to set foot on the North Pole. In 2011, at age 79, she set another first when she
stepped onto the South Pole. Former president George H.W. Bush celebrated his 90th birthday by skydiving.
Actress Betty White, now 95 years old, became the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live in 2010,
coincidentally during May—the same month recognized as Older Americans Month (OAM).
Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. Led by
the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the annual observance offers a special opportunity to learn
about ‘support’ and recognize our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” emphasizes the
ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to
people of all ages.
Meals on Wheels will use OAM 2017 to focus on how older adults in our community are redefining aging—
through work or family interests by taking charge of their health and staying independent for as long as
possible and through their community and advocacy efforts. We can also use this opportunity to learn how we
can best support and learn from our community’s older members.
Here are some ways Meals on Wheels is observing Older American’s Month and showing appreciation for you,
our dear clients.
Educational Opportunities:
 Matter of Balance Programming: 8 week class on Managing Fear of Falling begins May 9 at the OSU
Extension Office in Lancaster. To register, call Rachel Hall at Meals on Wheels 740-681-5050.
 Healthy eating education to all seniors will be sent out to Home Delivered and Congregate Meal Client
 Boredom Buster Motivational talk; May 12, 11:00am Meals on Wheels Dining Room
Good Nutrition:
 Breakfast Bar - May 12th 10am -1pm in Meals on Wheels dining room.
 Senior Picnic May 16th 10am -12:30pm Olivedale City Park Shelter House, please RSVP to Rachel
Hall
Exploring Interest:
 Crafts and activities planned throughout the month of May.
CHOICE DAY
In May, you have two choice days. May 12th and May 26th are both choice days. If you want the first item
listed on the menu, you do nothing. If you want the second item listed, you must call the agency 1 week
prior to the Choice day. Example: May 12th if you want the “Cheese Omelet,” you do nothing; if you want
the “Plain Omelet,” you must call on or before May 5th and request a plain omelet. May 26th is the other
choice day. If you want the “Salmon Patty,” you do not need to do anything; if you prefer to have the
“Chicken Patty,” you must call on or before May 19th to receive the chicken patty.
Please call Amber G. at 740-681-5050 if you have any questions.
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Activities
Older American’s Month 2017: Age Out Loud
May 8th – Flower Pot Decorating.
Join us in making your spring flowers a happy home. At 10:45 am & 11:45 am, just before
lunch here at Sister Lucille’s Site (Meals on Wheels dining room), we will put paint to pot
to create something beautiful for the home. The materials will be provided, so all you need
is yourself and your creative imagination.
May 12th – Breakfast Bar.
Starbucks, Gypsy Joes, Donut World, and Four Reasons are sponsoring this new event.
Between the hours of 10:30 am & 1:00 pm at Sister Lucille’s Site there will be different
foods to choose from. If you are here for lunch, you are welcome to have what is on our
menu for the day.
Between 11:00 am & 12:00 pm, there will be a speaker giving us ‘boredom busters’ &
‘physical therapy’ tips. At 11:00 am, we will have a visit from a very special guest sharing
a proclamation. There will be a photo booth to capture this special moment and other fun
activities.
May 16th – Picnic.
This event will be held at the Olivedale’s pavilion just beyond the parking lot from 10:30
am to 12:30 pm. Subs will be provided by Christy’s Pizza. We will also offer sides and
sweet treats from the Meals on Wheels kitchen. Come get your picture taken with the
Christy’s mascot, enjoy games, and listen to the up-beat tunes of a folk band. Golf cart
transportation from our building to the shelter house is provided by Pleasant Valley Golf
Course.
May 18th – Magnetic Picture Frame Craft.
At 10:45 & 11:45, we will be making magnetic picture frames for Older American’s Month
at Sister Lucille’s Site. Meals on Wheels will provide the materials necessary to make a
lovely memento you will be able to stick to your refrigerator or any metal surface. Please
do join; we’d love to see you there.
2017 Senior’s Farmer’s Market
The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program through Lifecare Alliance allows low-income seniors to get
produce from local farmers.
Farmer’s Market voucher pick-up is:
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Olivedale’s Shelter House
253 Boving Rd., Lancaster
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
There are changes from last year.
 We will not be accepting mailed applications.
 Coupons will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis, and applications will not be accepted
before distribution day (June 20th).
 A person can be a proxy for a maximum of two individuals. (A person cannot come in and pick up
vouchers for a group of people - - limited to 2 people.)
You are welcome to pick up an application and information sheet at Meals on Wheels Aging Office.
MEALS ON WHEELS ACCEPTS CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A PAYMENT, PLEASE CALL 740-681-5050:
SARAH CLAGG – ext. #105 for Meal Donations / Homemaking / Personal Care/Respite / Adult Daycare
BRIAN ROBY – ext. #118 for Lifeline
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE RECURRING UPON REQUEST.
MEALS ON WHEELS-OAAFC
1973 - 2017
Celebrating 44 years of Service to Fairfield County Seniors
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees – May 25, 2017
This newsletter is written by various staff members and edited by
Julianna Kincaid