1. society
2. senior living

317 South Wayne Street, Suite 1-B • Angola, Indiana 46703
Phones: Transportation — 260-665-9856. Office 260-665-8191. Fax: 260-665-5247
Email address: kstrawser@steubencoa.org • Website: www.steubencoa.org
Senior Sunshine is published monthly by Steuben County Council on Aging at 317 South Wayne Street, Suite 1-B, Angola, IN 46703.
The issue number is 201410 and the subscription cost is $8.50 per year.
October 2014
WELCOME to our newest employee,
Clyde. Clyde began driving for STAR
Transportation on September 19th. He
lives in Fremont with his wife Debra. They
have 2 grown children, Wes and Colleen.
He enjoys spending time with his 5
grandchildren and fishing.
Steuben Takes A Ride
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County-wide public
transportation for
everyone!
Health & Wellness Fair
Hosted by the Steuben County COA
When: Friday, October 17, 2014
Where: Fairview Missionary Church
Time: 10:00 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Please see the back of the
“Activities Calendar”
for additional information on the
Health & Wellness Fair
To arrange a ride call
260-665-9856
Inside this issue:
October Birthdays
3
October Activities
3
Word Finder
5
Service report
9
Steuben County COA Executive Board 2014
President………………………………………………………Anita Dierkes
Vice President ····················································· Karen Shelton
Treasurer ······························································· Thad Wright
General Board Members
B.J. Bemesderfer
Danette Kammeyer
Janet Dowell
Elizabeth Scott
Rose Enault
Loretta Smart
Ramona Holsinger
Latriealle Wheat
Mary Young
Next Board Meeting
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Donor List
Executive Director
Kris Strawser
August 21-September 15, 2014
Transportation Coordinator
Sandy Baughman
Steuben County United Way
Transportation Dispatchers
Onda Dalton
Cheryl Irwin
Van Drivers
Peggy Apger
Jim “Cookie” Cook
Gary Crum
Tim Fitzpatrick
Richard Gardner
Alan Hile
Larry Holmes
Joe (JP) Johnson
Roger Kolbe
Clyde Luzadder
Otis Marti
Steven Marbach
Tom McNall
Joe Shapiro
Senior Center Activities
Coordinator
Cheryl Irwin
Administrative Assistant
Lynn McVay
Office Staff
Connie Hamman
Mary Mase
Clear Lake Lutheran Church
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital
Mark Gordon
Evelyn Moberg
Advisory Committee Members
Bob Barge, Janet Barge, Betty Rathbun,
Joyce Whitlock, Morris Whitlock, Glenis Wickham
Thanks to Gas Sponsor
Terrace Ridge Apartments
Transportation services are funded in part through Title IIIB of the Older
Americans Act. Social Service Block Grants distributed through Aging &
In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana. Advertisers and advertising
agencies assume all liability for all content of advertising and claims
arising there-from.
Mission Statement
The Steuben County Council on Aging is a community leader in
advocacy and services, including transportation, for older-adults and
others to empower independence and enhance well-being.
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 2
Happy October
Birthdays
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
WE WELCOME ALL SENIORS TO TAKE PART IN
OUR ACTIVITIES!!
1
Bible Walk - 9:00 am Donuts by Northern
Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation
1 PEGGY SPRINGER
3
Foot Connection – By Appointment only
2 ALICE PARRISH
4
Arena Dinner Theater Trip-Leaving COA North
Lot @ 5:15 p.m.
6
Lincoln Bingo – 1:30 pm
7
Birthday Bash @ Bubba’s Pizza @ Noon
8
Free Blood Pressure Checks 10:45 am – 11:15
am in the Multi-Purpose Room provided by
Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation
2 ALAN HILE
4 BETTY SHULTZ
7 JANICE KING
8 CAROLYN FLEMING
8 BETTY RATHBUN
13 COLUMBUS DAY - COA OFFICE CLOSED
NO ACTIVITIES
STAR TRANSPORTATION WILL BE
RUNNING
12 JOAN BUTLER
14 VAL WILCOX
14 MAJORIE MUELLER
15 Bible Walk – 9:00 am Donuts by Northern Lakes
Nursing & Rehabilitation
17 ROSALIND BRUNSON
16 Breakfast with Friends – 9:00 am @ Mama’s
Place
18 BETTY CASEY
20 JIM FOURNIER
17 Health Fair @ Fairview Missionary Church
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
COA WILL BE CLOSED - NO ACTIVITIES
STAR TRANSPORTATION WILL BE
RUNNING
26 HELEN MORSE
26 CHRIS SCHULTZ
27 ROSALIE KOHER
22 Free Blood Pressure Checks 10:45 am – 11:15
am in the Multi-Purpose Room provided by
Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation
29 CHERYL IRWIN
29 TOM MCCALL
23 Board Meeting – 1:00 pm – Multi-Purpose
Room
31 ANNETTE BUSH
Mahjongg
Euchre
Pinochle
Exercise Group
Every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in
the Library
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
at 12:15 pm in the Game Room
Every Thursday at 9:30 am in
the Game Room
Every Monday, Wednesday &
Friday - 10:15 Multi-Purpose
Room
24 Foot Connection – By Appointment only
27 Happy Knitters – 11:00 – 1:00
27 DEADLINE FOR SIGN UP FOR TRIP TO
CORNWELL’S TURKEYVILLE
ON NOVEMBER 8TH TO SEE THE
CHRISTMAS CAROL
(DINNER, THEATER & TRANSPORTATION =
$47.00)
Please call the COA Office at
665-8191 if you have questions or to
register for an event.
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Events for the upcoming months at the COA!
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The Birthday Bash held the first Tuesday of
each month at noon. We meet at a different
restaurant each month. All are welcome. Check
the calendar for the location.
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Breakfast with Friends meets the third
Thursday each month now at Mama's Place,
9 am. ALL seniors welcome.
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Monday, November 10th Pancake and
Sausage Breakfast Fundraiser for the COA.
We are taking donations of Sausage links or
patties, Pancake Mix, Eggs, Syrup, Butter,
Orange Juice, Milk and eggs. Details on Cost
and times will be posted in next newsletter.
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Thanksgiving Potluck is being planned for
November 18th. An Ensemble from the Fort
Wayne Philharmonic will be performing for us
again this year. More details in next month’s
newsletter.
Arena Dinner Theater trip is Saturday,
October 4th-leaving North Parking lot at 5:15 pm
to see The Mousetrap. Cost is $40.00 that
includes, Dinner, Show and Transportation.
Open Monday - Friday 8:00—4:00
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HALLOWEERN CREATURES REAL & FICTIONAL
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?”
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APPARITION
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STRETCH
CHAINS
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BATS
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R E V A W N
TIME TO REVIEW
PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS
AND
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
Each year Medicare gives us the chance to review our
Prescription Drug Plans and our Medicare Advantage Plans. This
is because once a year the companies that provide these plans
are permitted to adjust their premiums, deductibles, cost of drugs,
co-pays and even the drugs that are covered by their plans.
The “Open Enrollment Period” this year is from October 15th
and ends on December 7th. You can review each of the
available Prescription Drug Plans and /or Medicare Advantage
plans and pick the one that best suits your needs. If you choose
to do nothing, your present plan will continue into 2015 as long as
the plan has not stated that it is ending. You are strongly
encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to review your
plans.
Council on Aging makes available two certified SHIP Counselors
(Sandy Baughman and Anita Dierkes) to assist you in reviewing
changes that the insurance companies have made and help you
make a decision as to whether or not you want to make a change.
You can make an appointment to see a SHIP Counselor
by calling Council on Aging at
260-665-8191
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 6
Free Transportation
Veterans who need a ride to a VA Hospital for an
appointment call 260-925-0131 and ask for Brian
Lamm, County Service Officer. Please call three (3)
days in advance.
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This service is free to our Veterans.

Transport to VA Hospitals other than Fort
Wayne is also available.
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Wheel chairs cannot be transported.
Calling All Card Players
Come and join the gang to play at the COA.
Tuesday and Wednesday
12:15—3:00 p.m. you can enjoy bid euchre while
pinochle is played Thursday mornings at
9:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome!
HOPE WE SEE YOU SOON!
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS
NOW AT MAMA’S PLACE
On the 3rd Thursday of every month
at 9:00 a.m., all adults age 60 and
over are welcome to come and join us for breakfast
Come and meet new friends, chat with old ones,
and enjoy some great food!
Elliott Manor Shopping Run
Tuesday
Wal-Mart or Meijer's
1:30 p.m.— 3:00 p.m.
Thursday
Wal-Mart or Meijer's
1:30 p.m.— 3:00 p.m.
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Terrace Ridge Shopping Run
Every Tuesday & Thursday
Walmart & Meijer’s
From 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
YOU ASKED
At the Council on Aging
WE DELIVERED!
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.
No charge! Walk-ins welcome!
October 8 and 22, 2014
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
mark your calendars
Provided by a nurse from Northern Lakes
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Angola, IN.
Any questions, please call 665–8191.
J. C. Kenwood Hearing & Associates
Saturday, November 8, 2014
WE ARE GOING TO TAKE A TRIP TO
CORNWELL’S TURKEYVILLE
IN MARSHALL MICHIGAN!
We will leave the COA North Lot at 9:45 am to
arrive at Turkeyville at approximately 11:00 am.
You will have free time to shop from arrival time to
approximately noon when the dinner will be served.
will be at the COA on the following date:
•
The Theater begins at 2:00.
Depending on the time after the Theater, you may
have more time to shop in the gift shop etc.
Thursday, November 6, 1:30—3:30 p.m.
We MUST have AT LEAST 8 people signed up
and paid by OCTOBER 27TH to take the trip!!
Call 260-665-8191
for more information.
Cost is $47.00
•
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 7
Cameron Woods Senior Living Community and League for
the Blind of Fort Wayne
presents
“Insight Forum” a support group for the visually impaired the first
Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.
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It is easy for the program director (Linda), who is blind to relate to the
needs caused by vision impairments and ways to cope with them.
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For more information call 260-624-2197
Move IT to Improve IT
Exercise Class
•
Where
COA multi-purpose room
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Steuben County Council on Aging Inc.
“WISH LIST”
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
For your generous support with the abundance of paper
plates, paper towels, toilet paper, utensils and etc.
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
10:15 a.m.
Listed below are items still in need:
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Quart Freezer Baggies & Gallon Freezer baggies
Bottled Water
8 oz. Styrofoam cups
SMALL Styrofoam or paper plates (Dessert Size)
13 gallon drawstring garbage bags
Paper Towels
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 8
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Come for the fun
Come for the friendship
Come to get into shape
Everyone is welcome!
Steuben County Council on Aging
&
August 2014 Service Report
Specializing in independent and
assisted living, Cameron Woods is Steuben
County’s first choice in retirement living.
Affordable and luxurious senior living
apartments for individuals 55 plus are
currently available. Call or stop by today to
schedule a tour. Live life the way YOU want
to live it!
701 W. Harcourt Rd.
Angola, IN 46703
260-624-2197
Transportation Miles Driven ..................... 20,390
Total Clients Served ...................................... 183
Total Trips Made ........................................ 1,666
New Transportation Clients ............................. 11
Transportation Donations ....................... $548.75
Mahjong .......................................................... 17
Birthday Bash .................................................. 16
Lincoln Bingo................................................... 29
Breakfast with Friends .................................... .17
Move It to Improve It Exercise ....................... 173
Happy Knitters................................................... 6
Potluck ............................................................ 46
Euchre............................................................. 32
Bible Class ...................................................... 22
Fitness Room .................................................. 61
www.cameronwoods.net
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Thank You!
Our Staff
Meet Connie – she has been with us since 2007, she is the smiling
face you see when you come into the main office. She worked in the
Adult Daycare program prior to moving to the office assistant position.
Connie lives in Hamilton with husband Howard, daughter Molly, and
dogs; Beth, LuLu, Dixie, Rosebud, & Zeke, cats; Beefcake, Rio,
Garrett, & Wrigley. She has 3 other children Michael, Emily, & Andrew.
In her free time she enjoys gardening and reading while sitting on her
back deck with a lovely view of the pond.
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 9
WARNING — IRS PHONE SCAM
Indiana Attorney General is warning Hoosiers to be on the lookout for phone calls from scammers claiming
to be with the IRS. The scammers attempt to get the victim’s personal information, either by claiming they
owe money and need to make immediate payments, or by claiming they are entitled to a tax refund.
The call may seem very legitimate, and the caller ID information may even look like the call is coming from
the IRS. The scammer may even know your Social Security number.
HOWEVER, the IRS will NEVER initiate contact over the phone.
Tax payers will always be contacted first through official correspondence by mail. Also, the IRS will NEVER
ask you for a credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the phone.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS that you think might be a scam, you should
hang up immediately. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to ask about the call you just received.
You can also report the call to the Indiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-888-834-9969 to file a consumer
complaint.
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 10
Please note: The Foot Connection fee has
gone up to $24.00
The Foot Connection
Toni Mowery, LPN
Next dates available
Friday, October 3 — by appointment only
Friday, October 25 — by appointment only
Soak and enjoy a foot massage and inspection.
Have your nails trimmed and routine foot care for an
affordable fee of $24.00.
Please bring your own towel and foot basin, and
arrive 15 minutes prior to your
scheduled appointment.
Call (260) 665-8191 for an appointment.
Memorial Gifts to
Steuben County Council on Aging
Have you considered memorializing your loved one
by leaving a gift to the Steuben County Council on
Aging? Perhaps the services of this agency have
been of help to you in caring for your family
member. If so, you can give a memorial gift to the
Council on Aging to express your appreciation. We
will be grateful to receive your tax deductible
contribution in any amount; a one time gift, weekly,
monthly or annually.
Newsletter Advertising
Our pricing for advertising follows:
We have a special price of $10.00 each month for a
business card size ad. This is only possible if we
can use your card and no changes are required.
1/4 page is $35.00 per month
1/2 page is $50.00 per month
Full page is $75.00 per month
“In Memory or In Honor of” – $20.00 per month
Please feel confident in advertising your business
with our agency. We reach over 400 people in our
community.
All occasion greeting cards are available in the
library at a VERY reasonable cost.
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COST: Cards 3 for $1.00 or 50¢ each
Post cards 3¢ each — 4 for 10¢
Please remember us in your estate planning or
simply have your attorney add an addendum to your
will. Your bequest to the Steuben County Council
on Aging will benefit many seniors and help us to
continue vitally needed services for years to come.
Star Guides Available
Other versions of the Star Rider’s
Guide are available to aid anyone
with disabilities.
“Together we are bridging the gap in
communications for continuing education!”
FREE classes offered at
Trine University
Main Campus
For information concerning class schedules, please
contact Kiersten Hayword at
Trine Main Campus
665-4623
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 11
Alzheimer’s / Dementia Caregiver
Support Group of Steuben County
Where: Steuben County Carnegie Library
When: 1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 1:30 p.m.
If you have a loved one who is afflicted by
Alzheimer's Disease, there is a support group in
Steuben County that could be of assistance to you.
This is a confidential sharing group which focuses
on caring for the caregiver .
This group is facilitated by Bridget McShane of
Northern Lakes Rehabilitation. If you have
questions or need more information, call Bridget
McShane at 260-316-9467.
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NOTE: This group is not appropriate for those
afflicted by Alzheimer’s Disease, only those
providing care or who have loved ones affected.
DISCOVER A NEW WORLD
October is a month with lots of things to celebrate.
One of them is Columbus Day to remember the
man who discovered America. It was called “The
New World.”
Scripture tells us that God has created a new world
for those that love Him and serve Him.
Come and join our “Walk Through the Bible” class
on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at
9:00 am. Share a cup of coffee and the
refreshments supplied by Northern Lakes Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center and learn about the “New
World” that you can one day visit.
Jesus said “I go to prepare a place for you that
where I am you may be also.
Everyone is welcome.
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 12
Steuben and LaGrange Counties
Kathy Vaughn
Candy Boyer
RN Case Manager
RN Case Manager
463-2101
Medical Home Health Agency
Cheryl Terry
Client Services Supervisor
927-9840
Non Medical Home Care
COA Services & Programs
 Exercise room with up-to-date equipment
(must wear clean non-street shoes)
 Transportation (including wheelchair vans)
 Information & referral
 Trips & tours
 Social gatherings & entertainment
 Health Programs
 Educational & informational programs
YOU CAN NOW USE EMAIL to
request a ride on
STAR TRANSPORTATION!
The email is:
star@steubencoa.org
 Please provide your name, address, date
and time of trip requested, and address of
where you want to be taken. We will send
you a confirmation email.
 Remember – your trip is not reserved until
you receive a confirmation email back from
STAR.
 First-time STAR users must call so all
 SHIP: Senior Health Insurance Program
FALL will soon be here, with winter not
far behind. Anyone wanting to sign-up
for leaf and snow removal through
Community Corrections will be required
to complete and sign a waiver form.
Forms are available at the COA office MondayFriday from 8AM – 4PM, or by
calling 665-8191 and one can be
mailed to you. The form must be
completed and turned in before
your name will be added to the list.
needed information can be verified before
scheduling.
 STAR Transportation: 665-9856 (8AM to 4
PM).
 24 hours advance notice for local trips.
Phone Numbers
COA Office: 665-8191
STAR Transportation: 665-9856
 1 week for out-of-county trips.
The Council on Aging still in need of Monetary Donations!
We would like to make improvements and
re-decorate a room that is not used to its full
capacity!
The old “Take-a-Break” room (kitchen type area) is
currently used to store supplies for potlucks, parties
and special events as well as a clean-up/work
space.
Once the improvements are made, the room’s main
purpose would be used for a “Game Room” where
our players could socialize, have coffee, snacks,
and/or soft drinks while they play Euchre, Pinochle,
Bingo, and Mahjong as well as hopes for adding
more players and new games!
We are asking for donations to purchase new
tables chairs, sink & fixture, along with furnishings
and décor.
Your donations can be dropped off or mailed to:
Council on Aging
317 S. Wayne St. Suite 1-B
Angola, IN 46703
Attn: Cheryl
We greatly appreciate your continued support!
Senior Sunshine • October 2014 • Page 13
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transportation, for older-adults and others to empower independence and enhance well-being.
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