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Your County Connection
The Official Newsletter of the Wood County Committee on Aging
Enjoy, Enrich, Explore This Season of Life
Visit us on the web at www.wccoa.net
February, 2015
Class: Brain.e.ology
Wednesday, February 4 to March 18 (7 weeks)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg
The Brain.e.ology program dispels the limiting myths of memory loss and aging. Participants gain a better
understanding of how the brain works and new tools to incorporate brain fitness activities into daily life.
Topics include: memory, language, creativity and logic. Class is limited to 15; sign up today! Cost: $5
Register for this class by calling the Perrysburg Area Center 419.874.0847 or the Way Public Library
at 419.874.3135 or email programs@wccoa.net
If you are looking for a way to connect with others or
seek updated information we have the classes for YOU!
You Pick Your Own Adventure!
“Silver Tekkies” Tablet Class
Learn how to “Get Creative” with your tablet. These sessions will teach you ways to use
your tablet for vacation planning, finding music, playing games and more.
Monday, January 26 to March 30 from 4 to 5 p.m. (8 weeks)
No classes on February 16 or March 9 at the Wood County Senior Center
Open lab time available from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. (Lab time is optional)
This class is free and open to the public. Registration required. Space limited to 10.
Ipad Class for Engagement and Enrichment
Technology can be very frightening for anyone. This six week class is designed to aid those with early stage
memory loss overcome some of the barriers of using tablets for entertainment. The pace of the class is
designed to encourage interaction, connections and a true interest in technology. Instructed by Todd Glick.
Class size limited to 4.
Tuesday, January 27 to March 4 (6 weeks)
Wood County Senior Center from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
To register or for more information contact Megan Nole, Program & Technology Specialist at
419.353.5661 or 1.800.367.4935 or email programs@wccoa.net
Newsletter Subscription RENEWAL Time for 2015
The annual donation is $5.00 for Wood County residents and $12.00 for residents outside of
Wood County. Donations can be mailed to 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 OR
drop it off at a Senior Center nearest you. Ensure you have the following information enclosed:
your current mailing address, birthday, phone number and e-mail address if applicable.
Financial hardship? Contact Holly Canfield in the Program Department for assistance at (800)
367.4935 or 419.353.5661 or email programs@wccoa.net
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
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Services
Home Delivered Meals Monday – Friday
A hot, nutritious meal is available for home bound
seniors in Wood County who are unable to prepare a
meal for themselves. Frozen meals are available
upon request for the weekend. If eligible, a
suggested donation of $2 is requested. Call Social
Services at 419.353.5661.
Lunch Monday – Friday at 12 p.m.
A hot lunch at all sites in Wood County.
Reservations are not needed. Suggested donation:
$2.00 for 60+ or $5.00 fee for those under 60.
Senior Legal A representative from Legal Aid
will be available at the Wood County Senior Center at
419.353.5661 and Perrysburg Area Senior Center at
419.874.0847. Call to make your appointment.
Medical Escort
Wood County Committee on Aging will assist
non-driving Wood County seniors, age 60 and over, to
medical appointments such as physician, dental, or eye
appointments up to three times per month per
individual.
WCCOA has two medical transportation drivers. Our
drivers are able to travel as far south as Findlay and as
far north as Toledo/Sylvania. Transportation to
appointments is available between the hours of 9 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. To register for this service, please call
the following numbers: If you are in the northern part
of the county call 419.666.8494 and in the southern
part of the county call 419.353.5661 or
1.800.367.4935.
NOTE: It is the individual’s responsibility to
contact the medical escort driver to notify of any
cancellations or changes to scheduled
appointments.
Gift Shop (Operated by the Wood County
Dinner Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at
5:30 p.m. Wood County Senior Center in Bowling
Green Call in your reservation to 419.353.5661 or
1.800.367.4935 by 2 p.m. on the day you wish to
attend a meal. Suggested donation: $4.00 for 60+
or $7.00 fee for those under 60.
Grocery Shopping
North Baltimore
Northeast
2nd & 4th Tuesday
Pemberville
Wednesday
Perrysburg
Call for appointment
Rossford
Wednesday
Wayne
Tuesday
Bowling Green
Seniors Club and staffed with senior volunteers)
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wood County Senior Center,
305 North Main. St., Bowling Green
419.260.3228
We accept donated and new items on consignment.
Our inventory consists of hand made sewing,
knitting, crocheting, crafts and home décor items, as
well as stamps. For donations, consignment or
volunteering opportunities call 419.353.5661 or
1.800.367.4935 and your call will be directed to the
volunteer chairman of the gift shop. All profits will
benefit the Older Adults of Wood County.
419.287.4109
Newsletter Collation
Reservations required
419.257.3306
419.874.0847
419.666.8494
419.288.2896
Every Wednesday
Friday, February 13 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Volunteers always needed to help collate!
Inclement weather resulting in Senior
Center closings will be announced on the
following stations:
WSPD RADIO 1370-AM via internet, WFOB
Radio 1430 AM & WTVG-13 & WTOL-11
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Trips & Tours
Overnight Excursions
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Day Trips
JeanE Waggoner is offering to help our WCCOA
Presenting STAR TOURS OF OHIO day trips!
Endowment Fund when 16 or more people sign up
Participate in one of these fun and exciting day trips.
for a trip. It takes 30 people to make a trip happen
Mention the WCCOA and the agency will receive
and trips are not limited to residents of Wood
special rebates for the kitchen fund! Exciting trip
County. Please notify your friends, relatives or
opportunities are available by calling 419.287.4388
anyone else you may know are able to travel about
or visit their website at: www.startoursofohio.com
these great trips. A $75 deposit will hold your place
and is completely refundable if the trip does not take Mutts Gone Nuts
Saturday, March 14
place. The following are the current trip offerings:
New York City “The Big Apple”
April 23 to April 29, 2015
Travel by motorcoach for a 6 night trip to the New
York City Area. Enjoy two guided tours of New
York City visiting Central Park, Rockefeller Center,
Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 memorial and
much more! Visit Ellis Island and Liberty Island—
home of the Statue of Liberty and tour the National
9/11 Museum. Cost $775 pp/Double Occupancy
See the hilarious family-comedy dog act that has
people across the country raving. The show not only
entertains but also promotes the importance of the
adoption of rescue animals. Ohio Northern
University, Ada, OH $99 per person with dinner.
Ohio Maple Sugar Farms
Saturday, March 21
Our first stop is at an Amish Maple Sugar Farm
were you will have a pancake breakfast and
afterwards you can purchase the Amish's famous
donuts. We will visit two more farms where you
will see the maple sugar process. The tour includes
breakfast and lunch! $110 per person.
MAKING A STAR TOURS RESERVATION:
JeanE Waggoner, 205 Meadow Lane
Walbridge, Ohio 43465
Motorcoach pick-up will be at:
Holiday Inn Express, Route 20, 1062 Fremont Pike
Rd, Perrysburg
AND
Northeast Area Senior Center (Main Street Church),
705 North Main St., Walbridge.
NOTE: Be sure to mention that you received this
information from this newsletter or WCCOA so the
agency can receive special rebates!
Call for a FREE color brochure… 419.666.1860
1. You can call or mail in your reservations. Please
include the name of each person in your party
and a complete mailing address.
2. Deposits may be mailed at anytime. For tours
less than $100, please mail the entire amount for
each person. For tours over $100, you may mail
a $100 deposit per person and make payments
for the remaining balance. All tours must be paid
-in-full at least 30 days before departure.
3. You will be mailed an itinerary and times for
departure and return. This letter will be mailed
at least 7-10 days before departure.
4. Reservations should be mailed to:
Star Tours
P.O. Box 761,
Pemberville, Ohio 43450.
Contact Star Tours of Ohio at 419.287.4388
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Special Events/Classes
Guiding Pathways
Great Decisions 2015
January 24 to February 28
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wood County Senior Center,
“A Creative Arts Project”
Friday, February 20
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
First Christian Church, 875
Haskins Rd, BG
A program for those with early stage memory loss.
Participation will aim to foster fellowship, promote
relaxation, social interaction & cognitive stimulation.
Cost $5 per person. Projects, and lunch included.
To register contact the WCCOA at 419.353.5661
1.800.367.4935 or email programs@wccoa.net
BGSU University Professors
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
For those willing to try new adventures
Collaboration project with Bridge Hospice
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February 21
This series is co-sponsored by
the American Association of
University Women, and
WCCOA, Inc.
India Changes Course Dr. Gary Hess
U.S. Policy Towards Africa
Judy Pfaffenberger
Privacy in the Digital Age
Dr. Stefan Fritsch
Russia and the Near Abroad
Dr. Marc Simon
Human Trafficking in the 21 Century
Fanell Elaine Williams
Brazil’s Metamorphosis
TBA
February 28
Painting Party with Artist
Greg Justus, Maumee, Ohio Registration is required due to limited seating. When
registering we require your name and phone number
Friday, February 6 - 1 to 3 p.m.
in case of cancellations due to inclement weather.
Wood County Sr Center.
st
An artist winning 1 place at the Manuals are available for a fee of $22. Checks can be
made payable to WCCOA. Manuals are not required.
Old West End Festival in 2013,
receiving the Juror's Choice award at "Appetite for the
And there is no charge to participate in this program.
Arts" in Port Clinton, and having two of his paintings
accepted into the Toledo Museum of Art's exhibition,
"Naturally Toledo" in 2014. YOU will paint a 11 x 14
canvas painting with a spring theme. The cost is $20 for 2
hours of painting and appetizers. Min 6. No experience
needed.
For more information or to register for this
program call 419.353.5661 OR .800.367.4935
Wednesday’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wood County Senior Center
Heartland Rehabilitation Services, Outpatient
Therapy will be offering outpatient physical therapy
services. It is the clients responsibility to check with
their insurance company about coverage. For more
information contact Jim Berger at 419.787.6741.
Contact the Program Department at 419.353.5661
or 1.800.367.4935 or email programs@wccoa.net
Art Therapy
in the Afternoon
Friday, February 27, 2015
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wood County Senior Center
This group is led by Art Therapist Areka Foster and is
designed for individuals with early to moderate
memory loss. Remaining creative can improve quality
of life and wellbeing. If you’re new to art or if you
have been creating your whole life, please join
us. We will use paints to create their own unique
tree. The tree is a symbol of strength, life, family, and
the self. Ideas and instruction will be provided. Call
419.353.5661 for fee information and to register.
NOTE: Refer to the website www.wccoa.net or visit your local Senior Center to view the
cancellation and refund procedures for events, programs and trips.
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Countywide Events
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Theme: Present Times
The poetry contest is in its eighth year and was
design to promote the talents of older adults through
acknowledgement and the publication of their
poems. The contest includes a reception
developed to honor the entrants and include their
family members. The poems will be placed on our
blog for the world to view. Voting will take place
by our selected judges, via the blog site and a video
of the winning poem will be placed on our website
and Facebook page.
The entry rules are as follows:
Who can participate? Open to those age 50 & over and
Wood County Residents.
Submissions accepted: Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Closing Date: Friday, March 20, 2015
Entries must be: In English, double spaced, in a 12
point Times New Roman font or hand written.
Entries must be entirely your own work and never
previously published, online or offline. Two entries per
person and intent to submit will not be accepted. Poems
are to be one page and based on theme which is “Present
Times.” Submissions must have name, address, phone
number, email address and date of submission.
How do I submit my poem?
Program Department at the Wood County Committee on
Aging, 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio or
e-mail your entry to programs@wccoa.net
Judging:
Entries will be judged by a BGSU Writing Professor,
and BGSU gerontology students
The Prizes:
1st place $50 gift card, 2nd place $25 gift card. All
awards and poems will be presented at 4 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 28 at our annual banquet at the Wood
County Senior Center, 305 North Main St. Bowling
Green. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.
A reminder that the AARP sponsored tax assistance
program will be available Wednesday afternoons and
Thursday morning. Tentatively, the program will begin
on February 4 and end on April 9 at the:
Wood County Senior Center,
305 North Main St., Bowling Green, OH
Trained & certified volunteer counselors will be
available to prepare federal, state and school district
income tax returns. The program is primarily intended
for low and moderate income seniors. Since
appointments are for one hour, complex returns (for
example, numerous capital gain/loss transactions)
cannot be handled and such cases should be handled by
a professional tax preparer.) Confidentiality is required
of all tax counselors and greeters. Please note that the
tax payer is responsible for the accuracy of the return.
NOTE: At appointments bring the following:
 Social security card (s) and photo ID (s)
 All forms showing income
 A copy of your 2013 income tax return.
 Expense Records (medical, state and local taxes,
real estate taxes, mortgage interest contributions, etc.
are important especially if you itemize. NOTE:
especially large medical expenses may help for State
taxes even if you do not itemize deductions.
 If any assets were sold we need to know the cost
basis and date of purchase of the asset.
 Voided check if you want direct deposit of refunds
 You are required to arrive 20 minutes early to your
appointment in order to fill out the required paperwork.
and $7 for those under 60.
must have ALL documents listed above with you
on the day of your appointment. Farm income is
out-of-scope for this program and only fairly simple
business income can be handled. One restriction – we
cannot handle business income if expenses exceed
$10,000.
For more information contact the Programs
Department at 419.353.5661 or 1.800.367.4935 or
email programs@wccoa.net
For an appointment call the Program Department at
419.353.5661 or 800.367.4935
Reservations are required by 2 p.m. on April 28,
2014. Donation for dinner is $4 for those 60 and over
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Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
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North Baltimore
Classes or Programs held at the NORTH BALTIMORE Area Senior Center require registration.
Look for the bold face registration required sign and call 419.257.3306.
Deadline for registration is three (3) days prior to classes.
Program dates and times subject to change call site to verify
Bible Study… Monday, February 2 at 1 p.m.
Bring your bible. Facilitated by Judy Kline and
Dianne Shuke.
Home Health Care: What Are My
Options?... Tuesday, February 3 at 12:15 p.m.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.)…
Tuesday, February 17 at 12:15 p.m. Jessica
Fredericks, R.N., Midwest Vascular & Varicose
Vein Center. Learn information on the disease and
resources in the area that are available to you.
Lisa Myers, LISW-S, WCCOA. Learn more about
the types of home health care available, what
Medicare may pay for and other programs that may
be able to assist.
Birthday Celebration...Wednesday, February 18
Tai Chi by video… Wednesday, February 4, 11,
Clinic: Podiatry… Wednesday, February 18 by
18, and 25, at 10:30 a.m. Adapted exercise
movements to improve your health. Register today!
Conversation & Coffee...Friday, February 6,
13, 20, and 27, from 8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m.
Participate in a new topic of conversation each
week. Sponsored by Briar Hill Health Campus
Video: Ted Talk … Friday, February 6 at 8:45
a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Topic: “Your Body Language
Shapes Who You Are” Ted talks are internet based
videos from a not for profit agency that is supports
their mission of “Ideas worth spreading.”
Card Making… Monday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
Help create all kinds of cards for the community.
Supplies provided just bring your creativity!
TRIP: Supper Getaway… Tuesday,
February 10 leave center at 4:30 p.m. return by 7
p.m. Cost: $2 (Meal on own) To learn more call
Rita Betz, Site Manager. Registration required.
TRIP: Shop at Great Scot… Friday,
February 13 and 27 leave center at 1:30 p.m. return
by 3:30 p.m. These trips are designed to assist those
you do not drive. Registration required.
Trivia… Friday, February 13 at 12:15 p.m. Trivia
all about Valentine’s Day!
CLASS: Movin’ & Groovin’… Tuesday,
February 17 to March 24 at 10:30 a.m. Cost: $20/6
weeks. Certified Instructor: Deb Widman.
Registration required. Minimum of 6.
at 12 p.m. Register by February 16 if you have a
February birthday. Sponsor Briar Hill Health
Campus.
appointment. Facilitated by Westhaven and Maumee
Bay Foot Specialists. Appointments required call
419.691.1599 to schedule your today. NOTE: It is
the patients responsibility to contact their insurance
company about coverage and frequency of coverage.
White Elephant Gift Bingo… Thursday,
February 19 at 12:45 p.m. Bring a gag gift for a prize
in order to participate!
Movie Day… Thursday, February 19 at 2 p.m.
Feature: “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” Synopsis:
When Walter’s job along with that of his co-worker
are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world
embarking on a global journey.
Seminar Series: The Decades… Friday,
February 20 at 12 p.m. Rita Betz, WCCOA
Explore seven different decades in this new seminar
series. Decade Topic: The 1970’s Feeling nostalgic?
Come decked out in the 70’s clothes and accessories
and join the fun for the party.
Technology Trouble… Monday, February 23
from 10 to 11 a.m. OR 1 to 3 p.m. Having trouble
learning the ins and outs of your cell phone, tablet,
laptop or any other device? Meet with Rita Betz,
WCCOA Site Manager one-to-one to receive the
help you need! Appointments encouraged.
A Taste from Lebanon… Tuesday, February 24
at 12:15 p.m. Adam Baroudi, Kabob It Restaurant
Manager. Get an inside look to the unique culture in
Lebanon. Sample food, and experience the culture!
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Northeast
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Classes or Programs held at the NORTHEAST Area Senior Center require registration.
Look for the bold face registration required sign and call 419.260.3228.
Deadline for registration is three (3) days prior to classes.
Program dates and times subject to change call site to verify
This Day in History… On random days
throughout this month you will be presented with
items that happened in History across the decades.
The information will be presented to you at 12:30
p.m. Test your knowledge of World History by
hearing a historic fact and then try to identify the year
it happened.
Yoga for Arthritis...Monday, February 2, 9, and
23, and Thursday, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, at
10:30 a.m. Video by the Arthritis Foundation.
Movie Day… Tuesday, February 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Feature: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” Synopsis: The
life of a business man soon changes as he inherits six
penguins. Snacks and pop provided. Sponsored by
the Walbridge Library.
Library 101… Thursday, February 4 at 11:40 a.m.
Valentine’s Day Party… Friday, February 13
at 12 p.m. Bring your pictures of your “Special
Loved Ones” (husbands, kids, grandchildren or
pets) Cake and punch will be served to sweeten our
day!
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Birthday Celebration… Wednesday,
February 18 at 12 p.m. Sponsored by Witzler-Shank
Funeral Home Register if you have a February
birthday.
Home Health Care: What Are My
Options?... Thursday, February 19 at 11:45 a.m.
Lisa Myers, LISW-S, WCCOA. Learn about the
types of home health care available, what Medicare
may pay for and other programs that may be able to
assist.
Cherries… Friday, February 20 at 11:45 a.m.
Matt Mehling, Walbridge Library Branch
Manager. The library’s have many modern features
that make reading and researching information a lot
more user friendly. Stop in to find out more!
Lori Stitely, Admissions Coordinator, Otterbein
Portage Valley. Learn more about the many health
benefits of cherries and the many varieties available
to you. You can even try a cherry topped dessert.
Fitness Friday… Friday, February 6 and 20 at
Pokeno… Monday, February 23 at 12:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. Jim Berger, Personal Trainer,
Heartland Rehabilitation Services, Heartland of
Oregon.
TRIP: Breakfast Club… Tuesday, February
Prizes sponsored by Perrysburg Commons.
10 a.m. Come join the craft group and use the Cricut
(an electric cutting machine)
24 at 9:30 a.m. The Skillet, 101 South Main St.,
Walbridge Meet at the Skillet to enjoy breakfast
and great conversations. Host: Ruth Mudryk &
Jettie White Registration required.
Chicken Foot Dominoes… Tuesday, February
Movie Day… Wednesday, February 25 at 12:30
Jiminy Cri-cut Crew… Tuesday, February 10 at
10 and 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Seminar Series: The Decades… Wednesday,
February 11 at 12:30 p.m. Sandy Hart, WCCOA
Explore seven different decades in this new seminar
series. Decade Topic: The 1940’s
Mugs & Muffins… Friday, February 13 at 9:30
a.m. Bring your mug and we will enjoy fresh donuts
and coffee. King in the Corner card game to follow.
p.m. Feature: “Big Miracle”
Synopsis: The Amazing tale of a small town news
reporter and a green peace volunteer who join together to save a family of whales. Snacks and pop
provided. Sponsored by the Walbridge Library.
3/13 Cards… Friday, February 27 at 9:30 a.m.
Don’t know how to play, we will teach you! Bring
your mug and enjoy coffee and donuts after.
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
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Perrysburg
Classes or Programs held at the PERRYSBURG Area Senior Center require registration.
Look for the bold face registration required sign and call 419.874.0847.
Deadline for registration is three (3) days prior to classes.
Program dates and times subject to change call site to verify
Poker… Daily at 1 p.m. Cost: $3 buy-in. Join in a
friendly game of dealer’s choice poker games!
CLASS: YMCA Fitness… Mondays,
Bunco Tournament… Friday, February 6 at 1
p.m. Cost: $1 towards prizes. Registration
required by Tuesday, February 3.
Wednesdays, and Fridays in January from 9 to 9:45
a.m. Cost: $2 per class. Note new fee. Light weights
available.
Texas Hold’em Tournament… Monday,
CLASS: Chair Exercises...Wednesdays at 10
Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m. Lisa Myers,
LISW-S, WCCOA.
a.m. at the Perrysburg Area Senior Center and
Fridays at 10 a.m. at Kingston of Perrysburg. Led
by Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Kingston of
Perrysburg. This session is designed to work range
of motion, strength, endurance and exercises for
functional mobility. Registration required.
Jingo… Monday, February 2 at 12:45 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Perrysburg Commons
TRIP: Breakfast Bunch… Tuesday, February
3 at 8:30 a.m. Meet at McDonalds, 10163 Fremont
Pike, Perrysburg. Enjoy some fellowship and a
game of Bingo. Host: Carol Labounty. Cost of
meal on own. Bingo Sponsored by Perrysburg
Commons Registration required.
Heart Health… Tuesday, February 3 at 12:45
February 9 at 1 p.m. Cost: $1 towards prizes.
Home Health Care: What Are My Options?
Clinic Podiatry… Wednesday, February 11 at 1
p.m. Maumee Bay Foot Specialists. Appointments
required by calling 419.691.1599 NOTE: It is
patients responsibility to contact their insurance
provider about coverage and frequency of coverage.
Euchre Tournament… Thursday, February 12 at
1 p.m. Cost: $1 Register by Tuesday, February 10
Evening Dance… Thursday, February 12 from 6-9
p.m. Cost: $4 per person The Music Man & Lady.
Cancelled if inclement weather.
Mardi Gras Party… Tuesday, February 17 at 1
p.m. Accordion Music by Kevin Solecki
Birthday Celebration… Wednesday, February
p.m. Lori Stitely, Otterbein Portage Valley. Learn
some new health trends that will enable you to
promote a heart healthy lifestyle. This session will
have you empowered to be heart smart.
18 at 12 p.m. Sponsored by Right at Home Health
Care and The Manor of Perrysburg (Cake) Sponsored
by Otterbein Monclova/Perrysburg (Gift Bags)
Register if it is your birthday!
CLASS: Brain-e-ology… Wednesday,
Are You Movin & Grovin?… Thursday,
February 4 to March 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Way
Public Library. Cost: $5 and advanced registration
required. See front page for details!
February 19 at 12:30 p.m. Susan Mikloovic, OSU
Trivia… Thursday, February 23 at 12:45 p.m.
Jam Session...Wednesdays from 1–3 p.m.
Herbal Heart Health… Tuesday, February 24 at
These sessions are open to all acoustic musicians
who are beginner or seasoned players.
Drop in Zumba Gold… Thursday, January 8 to
February 26 at 9 a.m. Certified Instructor: Dana
Andrews. Zumba combines Latin and International
music with a fun and effective workout system.
Note: Drop in rate $3 need five to offer class.
Class may be cancelled when you arrive if
minimum of 5 is not met.
Sponsored by The Manor of Perrysburg
12:45 p.m. Sarah Vandevender, Walgreens Learn
more about the natural benefits of herbs in your diet.
Seminar Series: The Decades… Thursday,
February 26 at 1p.m. Cheryl Fix, WCCOA. Explore
seven different decades in this new seminar series.
Decade Topic: The 1980’s
Movie Day… Friday, February 27 at 1p.m.
Feature: “Fury” Set in World War II
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Rossford
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Classes or Programs held at the ROSSFORD Area Senior Center require registration.
Look for the bolded registration required sign and call 419.666.8494.
Deadline for registration is three (3) days prior to classes.
Program dates and times subject to change call site to verify
CLASS: Body Recall… Monday, February 2,
9, 16 and 23, Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18, and
25, Friday, February 6, 13, and 27 from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. Certified Instructor: Pat Sloan
Cost: $51 for 10 weeks of $3 per class.
Home Health Care: What Are My
Options?... Monday, February 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Lisa Myers, LISW-S, WCCOA. Learn about the
types of health care available, what Medicare may
pay for and other programs that may be able to
assist.
Joint Replacement Series: What, Why,
and When?... Date and time to be announced. In
Joint Replacement Series: Recovery &
Rehabilitation… Wednesday, February 18 at
12:30 p.m. Mike Olmstead, PT, Performance Over
Pain. Part three of our series will cover
rehabilitation from joint replacement and recovery
time.
Roscar Awards… Thursday,
February 19 at 1 p.m. Rossford’s
version of the Oscar Awards.
Categories include: Best Dressed
Male and Female, Best Sense of
Humor, Most Kindhearted and of
course the Hot Tamale Award.
part one of our 3 part series we will learn the basics
of what joint replacement is, why it may be necessary, and when is it the right time to consider.
Hosted by Mary Tebbe and Laurie Christy.
Joint Replacement Series: Maintaining
Healthy Joints… Wednesday, February 11 at
February 23 at 12:30 p.m. Ross Ellet, Meteorologist,
Channel 13 ABC. Learn some basics about the
weather that affects our lives everyday from our very
own Toledo 13 ABC Meteorologist!
12:30 p.m. Erica Sape, The Manor of
Perrysburg. Part two of our series will show us
ways to keep joints healthy, whether it be after
surgery or as a way to prevent surgery.
Understanding Your Energy Bills…
Friday, February 13 at 12:30 p.m. Amy Carles,
Ohio Consumer Council. Do you find your
electric or natural gas bill difficult to understand?
We will take you through all of the items on your
bill and help you make sense of your bill. You will
also learn about your electric and natural gas
choice options.
TRIP: Breakfast Bunch… Tuesday,
February 17 at 9 a.m. The Bulldog Diner, Dixie
Hwy, Rossford. Host: Mary Tebbe, WCCOA
Trivia… Tuesday, February 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by The Manor of Perrysburg
Birthday Celebration… Wednesday,
February 18 at 12 p.m. Gift bags courtesy of
Genesis Health Care. Please let us know if you
have a birthday this month. Call 419.666.8494.
Understanding the Weather… Monday,
Seminar Series: The Decades… Wednesday,
February 25 at 12:30 p.m. Mary Tebbe, WCCOA
Explores seven different decades in this new seminar
series. Decade Topic: The 1950’s
Bingo… Thursday, February 26 at 12:45 p.m.
Prizes sponsored by Perrysburg Commons
Pickleball Sessions: Rossford Community
Recreation Center & WCCOA Tuesdays &
Thursdays (Year Round) 12 to 3 p.m. Sessions fees
include $30 annual fee payable to WCCOA.
Program Scholarship Fund
Would you like to participate in programs/classes or
events but do not have the resources to do so?
The WCCOA Inc., Program Scholarship Fund can
assist you! Fill out the application form 30 days prior
to an event/class or program to be considered for a
scholarship. The scholarships have been funded by
Sterling House of Bowling Green.
Call for application information 419.353.5661
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
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Wood County
Classes or Programs held at the WOOD COUNTY Senior Center require registration.
Look for the bolded registration required sign and call 419.353.5661 OR 1.800.367.4935.
Deadline for registration is three (3) days prior to classes.
Program dates and times subject to change call site to verify
Yoga Classes Instructor: Caroline Dawson
Registration required.
Minimum of 6 for class to run.
CLASS: Medium Yoga… Wednesday,
February 11 to April 1 at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20/8
weeks. Focuses on intermediate flow movements &
stretch, breathe work, and relaxation.
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CLASS: Chair Yoga… Thursday, February 5 to
March 26 at 10 a.m. Cost: $20/8 weeks. Low impact
stretching & breath work.
CLASS: Medium Yoga… Tuesday, February
24 to March 31 at 5 p.m. Cost: $15/6 weeks.
Focuses on intermediate flow movements & stretch,
breathe work, and relaxation.
CLASS: Medium Yoga… Monday, January 12
to March 2 at 10:00 a.m. Cost: $20/8 weeks.
Focuses on intermediate flow movements & stretch,
breathe work, and relaxation.
CLASS: Club F.I.T… Sponsored by Sterling
House of Bowling Green Tuesdays in February from
10-11 a.m. This Fitness Interactive Teaching Program
will provide you with strengthening, stretching and
exercises to keep you actively independent. Taught by
Certified Therapists. This program is FREE. Register
today!
CLASS: Healthy Steps… Wednesday, February
18 to March 25 at 10 a.m. Certified Instructor: Jim
Berger, Heartland Rehabilitation. Cost: $15 for 6
weeks. Session combines short dance and aerobic
moves to upbeat music for an exciting class.
Registration required. Minimum of 6.
Class: Delay the Disease … Thursdays,
February 5 to April 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. (No Class
April 23) Cost: $30/12 weeks. An evidence-based
fitness program to optimize physical functions and
assist delaying the progression of symptoms of
Parkinson’s disease. Registration required. Min of 3.
CLASS: Dance Active… Thursday, January 8 to
Water Fitness Classes
Certified Instructor: Kelsi Krill
Registration required
CLASS: Water Fitness… Monday, January 12
to March 2 at 3:30 p.m. (No Class January 19 and
February 16) Cost: $15/6 weeks.
CLASS: Water Fitness… Tuesday, January 13
to February 17 at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $15/6 weeks.
CLASS: Water Fitness… Wednesday, January
14 to February 18 at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $15/6 weeks.
CLASS: Water Fitness… Thursday, January
15 to February 19 at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $15/6 weeks.
CLASS: Piloxing… Monday, January 26 to
March 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. (No Class February 16)
Cost: $15 for 6 weeks. Certified Instructor:
Veronica Rasicci. A combination of Pilates and
Boxing that will leave you feeling physically
empowered. Registration required Minimum of 6
February 19 at 4 p.m. (No Class February 5) Certified
Instructor: Tammy Starr. Cost:$15/6 weeks. Class
incorporates elements of modern dance, yoga & social
dance to keep the body moving. Designed to increase
strength, flexibility and balance. Registration
required. Minimum 6.
CLASS: Masters of Balance… Friday,
February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10 a.m. This session is peer
led and designed for those who have completed the
Matter of Balance classes. The focus will be on completing the exercises and discussing fitness goals and
fall prevention techniques.
CLASS: Tai Chi… Fridays, January 9 to
April 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Certified Instructors:
Taoist Tai Chi Society- USA This class is a
sequence of movements that improve the health of
body, mind, and spirit. Payment coordinated with
Taoist Tai Chi Society. Registration required.
Technology Help Desk… By Appointments call
419.353.5661 or email programs@wccoa.net
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Wood County
Wii Bowling… Mondays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at
1 p.m. Everyone welcome to play!
CLASS: Writer’s Group...Thursdays from 10
– 11:30 a.m. Gain tips on how to publish your work!
CLASS: Watercolor… Fridays at 10 a.m.
Bring your own supplies. List of supplies available.
Breakfast Club...Tuesday, February 3 at 9 a.m.
Charlie’s Restaurant, 26555 Dixie Hwy,
Perrysburg. Host: Judy Hoffer Carpooling
encouraged meet at Elder Beerman Parking Lot at
8:30 a.m. Registration required.
Create Crew… Tuesday, February 3 at 1 p.m.
Come experience all kinds of creative fun making
paper art -using the Cricut machine!
Scrabble… Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Readers Café… Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17,
and 24, at 4:30 p.m. Featured book: “Gone Girl” by
Gillian Flynn. Synopsis: A suspenseful masterpiece
about a marriage gone terribly wrong. Registration
needed for the book.
Home Health Care: What Are My
Options?... Friday, February 6 at 11:30 a.m. Lisa
Myers, LISW-S, WCCOA Learn about the types of
home health care available.
Intergenerational Fun Day… Monday,
February 9 at 10:30 a.m. All About the Kids
Theme: Valentine’s Day
Trivia…. Monday, February 9 at 11:15 a.m.
Prizes sponsored by Briar Hill Health Campus
TRIP: Mystery Restaurant… Monday,
February 9 at 4 p.m. Cost: $2 and Dinner on own,
$15-20. Registration begins-Monday, January 26 at
8:30 a.m. and ends Friday, February 6 at 11 a.m.
Registration required. NOTE: Cancellations
required if you are unable to attend.
Birthday Dinner… Tuesday, February 10 at
5:30 p.m. Registration for dinner by 2 p.m.
Managing Your Utility Bills… Wednesday,
February 11 at 11:15 a.m. Amy Carles, Ohio
Consumer Counsel Learn what programs are
available in our area to help with utility bills and
what payment options are available for your bills.
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S.H.A.R.E Group Luncheon… Thursday,
February 12 at 12 p.m. Host: Shirley Jenkins Meet
at SamB’s Restaurant, 163 S. Main St., Bowling
Green. Take part in this Share (Supporting Healthy
Active Responses to Endearing Losses) luncheon to
share your story or enjoy the company of others who
are working through the journey of a loss. Register
with the Programs Department. Lunch cost on
own.
TRIP: Friendly Visits at Sterling House of
Bowling Green…Thursday, February 12 at 3:30
p.m. Visit fellow community members and enjoy
games and snacks. Registration required
Breakfast Edition: Memory for Life…
Tuesday, February 17 at 9 a.m. Sponsored by
Sterling House of Bowling Green. A cognitive
stimulation class Registration required by Friday,
February 13. Max 20.
Birthday Lunch Celebration… Wednesday,
February 18 at 11:15 a.m. Sponsored by WellsBrooke
Home Health Care Entertainment: John Pickle,
singer and guitarist. Register if it is your birthday
month.
BG Knitter Guild...Wednesday, February 18 at 6
p.m. Host: Jackie Instone
Dominoes and Euchre Tournament…
Saturday, February 21. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by WellsBrooke
Home Health Care Registration required.
Movie Day… Tuesday February 24 at 1 and 6 p.m.
Feature: “The 100 Foot Journey” Sponsored by
Family Video of Bowling Green.
Seminar Series: The Decades… Wednesday,
February 25 at 11:15 a.m. Alexandria Lindsay,
BGSU Explore seven different decades in this new
seminar series. Decade Topic: The 1920’s
Clinic: Podiatry… Wednesday, February 25 at 1
p.m. Maumee Bay Foot Specialists. Appointments
required. NOTE: Patients responsibility to contact
their insurance company about coverage.
I-Book 101… Thursday, February 26 at 11 a.m.
Explore interactive books on diabetes and maintaining
muscle strength. Tablets provided for demonstration.
Host: BGSU Nutrition Students
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
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Wayne
Pemberville
Classes or Programs held at the WAYNE Area
Senior Center require registration. Look for the
bolded registration required sign and call
419.288.2896. Deadline for registration is three (3)
days prior to classes.
Classes or Programs held at the PEMBERVILLE
Area Senior Center require registration. Look for
the bolded registration required sign and call
419.287.4109 Deadline for registration is three (3)
days prior to classes.
Movie Day at Wayne Library… Wednesday,
Current Events...Wednesdays, February 4, 11,
February 4 at 2:15 p.m. Feature: “The Best of Me”
Based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks.
Feel free to bring your drink and if you wish a snack
to share.
18, and 25, at 12:45 p.m. Host: Wes Long
Chair Exercises… Monday, February 9 at 11
a.m. Remain healthy and active in 2015 by
committing to participating in a fitness program.
Prior to participation in these sessions a waiver must
be filled out. Registration suggested.
Bingo… Tuesday, February 10 at 1 p.m.
Sponsored by Bowling Green Manor & Bowling
Green Care Center
TRIP: Mystery Supper… Thursday,
February 12 at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $2 and dinner on
own. Carpoolers are welcome to follow behind us.
Registration required as space is limited.
Home Health Care: What Are My
Options?... Tuesday, February 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Lisa Myers, LISW-S, WCCOA. Learn more about
the types of home health care available, what
Medicare may pay for and other programs that may
be able to assist.
Club F.I.T. ...Friday, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, at
11 a.m. Sponsored by Heritage Corner Health Care
Campus Exercises to keep you active.
Name That Hymn… Mondays, February 9 and
23 at 11:45 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to winners!
Vascular & Varicose Vein Health… Tuesday,
February 3 at 12:30 p.m. Jessica Fredericks,
Midwest Vascular & Varicose Vein Center
Tiddly Winks… Thursday, Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m.
What State Is It? Week of Feb. 9 at 11:45 a.m.
Minutes with the Mayor… Tuesday, February
10 at 12:30 p.m., Mayor Gordon Bowman.
Home Health Care: What Are My
Options?... Friday, February 13 at 12:30 p.m. Lisa
Myers, LISW-S WCCOA
Valentine’s Day Fun… Friday, February 13 at
11:45 a.m. Who’s sweetie is she?
Euchre Tournament… Tuesday, February 17 at
Birthday Celebration...Wednesday, February
10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
18 at 11:15 a.m. Cake & Gifts Sponsored by Sterling
House of Bowling Green. Register if you have a
February Birthday.
Birthday Celebration...Wednesday, February 18
Chinese New Year… Thursday, February 19 at
Safe Investing… Thursday, February 19 at 12:30
12:45 p.m. Chinese New Year is an important
traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of
the Chinese calendar. This session will test your
knowledge of the traditions associated with this
celebration.
Seminar Series: The Decades… Friday,
February 27 at 12:45 p.m. Explore seven different
decades in this new seminar series. Decade Topic:
The 1960’s presented by Barb Clark, WCCOA
at 12 p.m. Sponsored by Sterling House of Bowling
Green Register if you have a birthday.
p.m. Mollie Tyrrell, Better Business Bureau
Seminar Series: The Decades… Tuesday,
February 24 at 11:30 a.m. Sandy Abke, WCCOA
Decade Topic: 1930’s
Project Sack Lunch… Tuesday, February 24 at
12:45 p.m. Help pack sack lunches for the homeless!
TRIP: Mystery Supper… Thursday, February
26 depart at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $2/person dinner on own.
Carpooler welcome to follow behind us. Registration
required as space is limited.
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Health and Wellness
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
13
COST
MONDAY
Get Fit
Exercise
Body Recall
Yoga
Exercise Video
Yoga by Video
Exercise
Walking Club
Exercise Video
Water Fitness
Piloxing
9 – 10 a.m.
9 – 10 a.m.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
10-11 a.m.
11 –12 p.m.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
2—2:45 p.m.
2—3 p.m.
3:30-4:15 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
Bowling Green
Perrysburg
Rossford
Bowling Green
Pemberville
Northeast
Wayne
North Baltimore
North Baltimore
BG Care Center
Bowling Green
Video
$20/8weeks or $1 per session
Call Rossford Sr. Ctr.
$20/8 weeks
Call Pemberville Ctr.
Free
Call Wayne Sr. Cr
Call North Baltimore Ctr.
Free
Call $15/6 weeks Call WCCOA
$15/6 weeks
TUESDAY
Club F.I.T.
Movin’ and Groovin’
Water Fitness
Yoga
10 — 11 a.m.
12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
3:30-4:15 p.m.
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Bowling Green
North Baltimore
BG Care Center
Bowling Green
Free
$20/8 weeks
$15/6 weeks call WCCOA
$15/6 weeks
WEDNESDAY
Exercise
Body Recall
Chair Exercise
Healthy Steps
Tai Chi
Exercise
Yoga
Exercise Video
Walking Club
Water Fitness
9 – 10 a.m.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
10-11 a.m.
10-11 a.m.
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
10:45– 11:45 a.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
2-3 p.m.
2—2:45 p.m.
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Perrysburg
Rossford
Perrysburg
Bowling Green
Northeast
Wayne
Bowling Green
North Baltimore
North Baltimore
BG Care Center
$20/8weeks or $1 per session
Call Rossford Sr. Ctr.
Free
$15/6 weeks
Call Northeast Sr. Ctr.
Call Wayne Sr. Cr.
$20/8 weeks
Call North Baltimore Sr. Ctr.
Call North Baltimore Sr. Ctr.
$15/6 weeks call WCCOA
THURSDAY
Yoga
Yoga
Delay the Disease
Water Fitness
Dance Active
10-11 a.m.
10:15-11:15 a.m.
2-3 p.m.
3:30-4:15 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Bowling Green
Northeast
Bowling Green
BG Care Center
Bowling Green
$20/8 weeks
Free
$30/12 weeks
$15/6 weeks call WCCOA
$15/6 weeks
9 – 10 a.m.
9 – 10 a.m.
Bowling Green
Perrysburg
Rossford
Kingston of Perrysburg
Pemberville
Bowling Green
North Baltimore
Video
$20/8weeks or $1 per session
Call Rossford Sr. Ctr.
Free
Free
Call Wood County Sr. Cr
Call North Baltimore Sr. Ctr.
FRIDAY
Get Fit
Exercise
Body Recall
Chair Exercise
Club F.I.T.
Tai Chi
Exercise Video
10-11 a.m.
11-12 p.m.
1-2:30 p.m.
2—3 p.m.
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
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Social Services
Parkinson’s Support Group
Wood County Senior Center
305 N. Main St., Bowling Green, Ohio
The Parkinson’s Support Group will be held on Monday, February 9 at 1:30 p.m. Call David Buenting,
Heritage Home Health at 419.308.2039.
Alzheimer’s Association Group
Wood County Senior Center
305 N. Main St., Bowling Green, Ohio
The Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Association offers monthly local support group
meeting. Monday, February 9 at 2:30 p.m. Call
David Buenting, Heritage Home Health at
419.308.2039.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Zoar Lutheran Church
314 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, Ohio
Thursday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m. For more
information call Kristen Schuchmann, UTMC at
419.383.3760
Diabetes Interest Group
Wood County Hospital,
950 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green, Ohio
The Diabetes Interest Group is open to all who are
interested. Thursday, February 12 at 12 p.m. in the
meeting room area at Wood County Hospital. Direct
questions to the Diabetes Education Program at The
Wood County Hospital 419.354.8863
Grief Support Groups
Grief Support is for those persons having had a loss of
a family member or friend close to them. For more
information on grief support groups contact Bridge
Home Health and Hospice at 419.352.9808.
Northwest Ohio Hospice at 419.661.4001 or
Lutheran Social Services at 419.352.0702.
Transitions Group
Wood County Senior Center,
305 North Main St., Bowling Green.
This group is for individuals with early stage memory
loss and will meet Tuesday, February 10 at 1 p.m.
“Helping Hands” Gain valuable information on
homecare services, and suggestions on how to remain
independent in your home. Facilitated by Danielle
Brogley, WCCOA. Collaboration of WCCOA, Clare
Bridge & Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support
Sterling House of Bowling Green,
121 North Wintergarden Rd., Bowling Green, Ohio.
Meeting is Thursday, February 19. For more
information contact Jessi Chapman at 419.354.5300
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Family Support Group
541 W. Wooster St, Floor 2 BG
Wednesday, February 25 at 7 p.m. This group is for
family members with a loved one whom suffers from
a mental illness. For questions, call NAMI at
419.352.0626.
NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group
NAMI Wood County Office
541 W. Wooster St, Floor 2 BG
Weekly support group for individuals with mental
illness. Wednesdays from 12-1:30 p.m. You are
encouraged to bring a lunch. Questions can be
directed to NAMI at 419.352.0626.
Quitting Smoking, Tobacco & Nicotine
Group Lutheran Social Services in Bowling Green
can help. For more information call 419.352.0702
Grieving Valentine Presentation: February 5
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Heritage Corner Health Campus,
1069 Klotz Rd., Bowling Green. Registration
required by January 30 for more information call
419.352.9808.
Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose
No Charge for blood pressure screenings.
SMD is Self Monitoring Device
Site
Date
Time
Pemberville
February 10
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Perrysburg
February 11
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
North Baltimore
February 12
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Wayne
February 13
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Bowling Green
February 17
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Northeast
February 18
10 a.m.—12p.m.
Rossford
February 25
10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Social Services
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Home Care: What Are My Options?
To an untrained ear, the terms “home health care” and “non-medical in-home care” can sound awfully similar.
Because it’s easy to mistake one for the other, it is good to understand the differences in terms of when each type
of care may be needed, costs involved and resources available so you can make informed care decisions.
What is Home Health Care?
Home health care refers to skilled medical care provided in the
home by a licensed medical professional, such as a nurse or
physical therapist. Generally, home health professionals are only
authorized to perform the tasks
prescribed by your physician.
When Home Health Care Is Needed?
Here are just a few types of skilled medical home care that fall
under the home health category: Occupational
Therapy, Wound Care, Mobility Training, Pain Management,
IV Therapy/Injections.
Generally Medicare only pays for skilled medical home care
when it is provided by an agency that is certified by Medicare
and ordered by the client’s physician. Specific guidelines must
be met and the home care agencies will be able to describe their
services and limitations. The home care is also usually on a
temporary basis. Under the Home Health Care benefit, Medicare
does not pay for: 24-hour care at home, Meals delivered to your home, Homemaker services, Personal care
(unless assistance with ADLs is provided as part of the HHC plan of care)
How does Non-Medical In-Home Care Differ from Home Health Care?
Non-medical in-home care focuses on helping seniors with the daily activities they need to engage in life and
remain safe and healthy. Family members or professional caregivers who do not have a medical license generally can perform these tasks. The following care tasks are just a few examples of non-medical in-home
care services: Bathing, Transferring, Toileting, Continence, Medication Management, Companionship, Meal
Preparation,, Light Housekeeping and Transportation.
Before hiring an agency to provide services, seniors and their families should know exactly what types of care the
agency’s professionals can provide. If you only need non-medical home care, it is typically private pay and can
range from $10-$30 per hour. Here are some other options you can explore to help pay for non-medical
in-home care:
 Pay for in-home care with public benefit programs. If you have a very low income and few assets other
than the home in which you live, some public benefit programs -- including Medicaid, VA benefits for
veterans, and Wood County Jobs and Family Services – may pay a limited amount for care.
 Pay for in-home care with private insurance. There are at least two options worth looking into: If you have
a long-term care insurance policy, it may include coverage for in-home care. You might also consider converting a life insurance policy into cash to help pay for in-home care.
 Pay for in-home care with personal and family assets. Like most families, you'll probably have to rely on
your loved ones and other family members' personal assets to pay for in-home care costs. There are several
ways personal and family assets can be used to help pay for in-home care, including tapping into the equity in
your home and gathering contributions from those family members who aren't actively
helping with daily care.
For more information on this topic, attend one of the programs “Home Care: What are My Options” throughout the
month of February at each senior center location (see each site’s page for specific date/time).
~Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Caring.com, National Council on Aging
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
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BINGO
BINGO - Card
BINGO
BINGO
BINGO
BINGO
BINGO
BINGO
BINGO
BUNCO
Weekly Cards, Games & Bingo
Tuesday
Tuesday, (1st & 3rd)
Tuesday Feb. 10
Tuesday Feb. 10
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday Feb. 12
Thursday Feb. 19
Wednesday
9:30 a.m.
12:40 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
6 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
Perrysburg
Free
Northeast
Free
Pemberville
Sponsored by Bridge Hospice
Wayne
Sponsored by BG Manor
Rossford Sponsored by Perrysburg Commons
Perrysburg
Sponsored by Heartland
North Baltimore
Free
North Baltimore Sponsored by Bridge Hospice
Wood County
Sponsored by BG Manor
Wayne
Free
BRIDGE – Contract
BRIDGE – Duplicate
BRIDGE – Duplicate
BRIDGE – Duplicate
BRIDGE
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday (1st&3rd)
Thursday
1 - 4 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
9 a.m.
Wood County
Perrysburg
Wood County
Wood County
Pemberville
$0.25
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
DOMINOES
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tues.
6:15 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:45 p.m.
Wood County
Wayne
Pemberville
Free
Free
Dominoes-Chicken Ft Tues (2nd,4th & 5th)
12:30 p.m.
Northeast
Free
EUCHRE
1 - 4 p.m.
Wood County
$0.50
DOMINOES
Monday
EUCHRE Progressive Friday
EUCHRE
Wednesday
EUCHRE Progressive 2nd Thursday
12:40 p.m.
Northeast
10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Pemberville
1 p.m.
Perrysburg
Free
Free
$1
PINOCHLE
1 - 4 p.m.
Wood County
Free
Northeast
Perrysburg
Free
$3.00
Bowling Green
Bowling Green
Bowling Green
Free
Free
Free
Thursday
TEXAS HOLD’EM Last Monday
POKER
Monday thru Friday
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
MAH JONGG
CRIBBAGE
HAND & FOOT
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Fridays
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
10 a.m.
Daily: Billiards, Dominoes & Shuffleboard
BILLIARDS
SHUFFLEBOARD
DOMINOES
Wood County
Perrysburg
Perrysburg
Free
Free
Free
Meetings
Rossford Senior Club
2nd & 4th
Tuesday
12 p.m.
Rossford Senior Center
Wood County Seniors Club
WCCOA Governing Board
2nd
Quarterly
Wednesday
2 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
Wood County Sr. Center
Wood County Sr. Center
Timeless Treasures (Bradner)
1st
Thursday
11:30 a.m.
Legion Hall
Ageless Wonders
Questions - Marcie Hundsrucker at 419-836-3811
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center
Agency Programs
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Endowment Fund
Volunteer Views
Friends of the Wood County Committee on
Aging are reminded that for many years the
Endowment Fund has been the recipient of gifts
to honor and memorialize friends and relatives.
Over the past several years, the generous gifts of
community organizations, families, and
individuals, augmented by money from the
Endowment Fund, were directed to the Kitchen
Project. That success of the project has assured
that the WCCOA will be able to continue to
provide congregate and home delivered meals to
a growing number of older adults in Wood
County. As in the past, WCCOA welcomes gifts
to the Endowment Fund to memorialize family
members and to honor people in the WCCOA
network of volunteers and professionals in the
Wood County Community.
The Heart…one little symbol that carries so much hope.
And it is a sign of the individuals who volunteer for the
Wood County Committee on Aging throughout all of
Wood County! They have heart and are caring individuals. Last November, 2014, an election was held to seat
new Governing Board members. In case you hadn’t
heard, Vickie Askins, Sue Kinder, Willard Misfeldt, and
Tim Nowicki are returning to the Board, while Rick
Barker, Jim Gordon, Thomas Milbrodt, Eric Myers, and
George Stossel are joining the Board for two (2) year
terms. These are some of the individuals who will help
propel this Agency to bigger and better in 2015.
Donations
In Memory of Dale Wenner
Nancy & Ronald Pfouts
In Memory of Alberta Stahl
Barbara & Robert Eriksen
Claudia & Joseph Cantwell
Patricia Lacumsky & Theodre Ehrman
Kitchen
Vijaya Shrestha
Eve Blass and Harold Johnson
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Holiday Outreach Project
A special thank you to the
following donors for their
support of this project:
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Otterbein Senior Lifestyle
Choice Skilled Nursing and
Rehab Neighborhoods
North Baltimore Senior Center
Wood County Senior Center
Perrysburg Senior Center
Numerous Private Donors
So, what can you do? Each of the seven (7) locations of
our organization has great need for a volunteer team.
These team members can help create and strengthen the
various sites by helping the site managers with setting
up for and/or cleaning up after lunch, setting up for
various programming held at your site, delivering meals,
and a myriad of other things. If you like to do clerical
tasks, how about taking care of the time logs for the
volunteers at your site? Believe it or not, this one little
task is very important to the volunteer program for the
Agency! These hours are needed when writing grants or
even for our insurance! YES…volunteers are important.
As we go to print for this issue of Your County
Connection, we have been working through a rough
period in the Wayne, North Baltimore and Weston areas
with the Home Delivered Meal program. If you have
any neighbors or family members who say they “should
do something with their time,” why not suggest
contacting me to deliver meals? All three (3) of these
locations have sufficient need getting the hot meals that
many of you enjoy at a site out to individuals in these
other areas. How many can find one hour a week free
that will allow you to deliver a hot, nutritious meal to
an individual who not only needs this nourishment to
their body, but a smiling face that shows a caring in our
communities?
For more information about this great opportunity
Call Jackie Metz, Volunteer Coordinator at
419.353.5661 or
1.800.367.4935 or e-mail me at jcmetz@wccoa.net
I would love to hear from you!
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Luncheon Menu
Served at 12:00 p.m., Noon, Monday through Friday.
No reservations necessary.
No person over 60 shall be denied nutrition services because of failure to contribute all or part of the cost of
such service. Participants shall determine for themselves what they are able to contribute toward the cost of
the service. There is a $2 suggested donation for those 60 and over and a $5 fee for those under 60.
Nutrition and Ingredient Information is Available Upon Request.
MONDAY, February 2 Baked Chicken OR Pork
Enchilada, carrot coins, mixed fruit, apple juice,
gingerbread.
TUESDAY, February 3 Meatloaf OR Italian
Chicken Thigh, baked potato, cauliflower & peanut
salad, mandarin oranges in jell-o.
WEDNESDAY, February 4 Beef Lasagna OR Fish
Nuggets, Italian green beans, Betty’s salad, berry
blend fruit with yogurt & granola.
THURSDAY, February 5 King Ranch Chicken
Casserole OR Pork Chop, Nantucket blend
vegetables, potato salad, grapes, frozen yogurt.
FRIDAY, February 6 Beef Stroganoff OR Lemon
Pepper Tilapia, spinach, Texas caviar bean salad,
tropical fruit, cherry cheesecake.
MONDAY, February 9 Hamburger OR Hot Dog,
baked beans, cauliflower pea salad, pineapple,
pudding.
TUESDAY, February 10 Sausage, Egg Cheese
Casserole OR Turkey Sausage Links, hash-brown
casserole, French Toast, baked apple, orange juice.
WEDNESDAY, February 11 Roast Pork OR
Chicken Chimichunga, black beans with tomatoes,
marinated carrot salad, pears with jell-o.
THURSDAY, February 12 Ham Loaf OR Shrimp
Poppers, broccoli, wild rice, peaches with cottage
cheese, banana.
FRIDAY, February 13 Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
OR Lemon Dill Salmon, Sicilian blend vegetables,
mandarin oranges and bananas, peach crunch.
MONDAY, February 16
All Sites Closed!
President’s Day
TUESDAY, February 17 Pulled Pork OR Turkey
Burger, cheesy potato casserole, sauerkraut salad,
red apple, brownie.
WEDNESDAY, February 18
Birthday Celebration! Roast Beef OR
Almond Fish, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, rosy
applesauce, cake & ice cream.
THURSDAY, February 19 Ham & Broccoli
Royale OR Chicken Wings, carrot coins, 3 bean
salad, cherry crunch.
FRIDAY, February 20 Baked Chicken OR
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna, Midori vegetable
blend, pea salad, tropical fruit, vanilla wafers.
MONDAY, February 23 Country Fried Steak OR
Honey Mustard Chicken Breast, mashed potatoes,
peaches, tomato juice, Rice Krispy treat.
TUESDAY, February 24 Baked Ham OR Chicken
& Dumplings, sweet potatoes, citrus slaw, banana,
mousse.
WEDNESDAY, February 25 Meatloaf OR
Turkey, baked potato, citrus sections, carrot &
celery sticks, lemon meringue pie.
THURSDAY, February 26 Shredded Hot Chicken
OR Sloppy Joe, wedge fries, tomato-zucchini salad,
pears, cookies.
FRIDAY, February 27 Veal Parmesan with
noodles OR Tuna & Noodles, mixed vegetables,
fruit.
All Senior Centers are closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of President’s Day.
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Dinner Menu
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Dinners are served at 5:30 p.m. at the Wood County Senior Center
Reservations required by 2 p.m. that day. (Menu is subject to change.)
No person over 60 shall be denied nutrition services because of failure to contribute all or part of the cost of
such service. Participants shall determine for themselves what they are able to contribute toward the cost of
the service. There is a $4 suggested donation those over 60 and $7 fee for those under 60 years of age.
Nutrition and Ingredient Information is Available Upon Request.
When making your reservation a chicken breast can be requested instead of the listed entrée.
TUESDAY, February 3 Ham, scalloped potatoes,
succotash, grape juice, lemon bar.
2:30 p.m. Scrabble
4:30 p.m. Readers Café
6 p.m. Dominoes
WEDNESDAY, February 4 Pollock, potato
cheese bake, pickled beets, ambrosia.
6 p.m. Poker
THURSDAY, February 5 Vegetarian Groundnut
Stew, grilled cheese, pineapple with cottage cheese,
juice, chocolate cream pie.
6 p.m. Dominoes
TUESDAY, February 10 Birthday Celebration!
Ham Loaf, corn casserole, carrot salad, fruited
jell-o, cake & ice cream.
4:30 p.m. Readers Café
6 p.m. Dominoes
WEDNESDAY, February 11 Beef Stew, cabbage,
apple raisin salad, biscuit, peach crisp.
6 p.m. Poker
Thursday, February 12 Chicken Alfredo, broccoli,
Caesar salad, pears, Éclair cake.
6 p.m. Dominoes
TUESDAY, February 17 Lemon Chicken, mixed
vegetables, noodles, cantaloupe, apple cobbler.
2:30 p.m. Scrabble
4:30 p.m. Readers Café
6 p.m. Dominoes
WEDNESDAY, February 18 Baked Tilapia,
Brussel sprouts, rice, tomato- zucchini salad, peachy
fine dessert.
6 p.m. Poker
THURSDAY, February 19 Pork Chop, green
beans, baked potato, orange, brownie.
6 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Bowling Green Manor &
Bowling Green Care Center
TUESDAY, February 24 Turkey Roll-Up, mashed
potatoes, winter blend vegetables, dressing,
cranberry jell-o salad, pumpkin pie.
4:30 p.m. Readers Café
6 p.m. Dominoes
6 p.m. Movie “The 100 Foot Journey”
Sponsored by Family Video
WEDNESDAY, February 25 Salad with Chicken
Tenders, egg, & cheese, pea salad, citrus sections,
coconut muffin, ice cream cake.
6 p.m. Poker
THURSDAY, February 26 Meat Lasagna, spinach
salad, rosy applesauce, juice, spice cake.
6 p.m. Dominoes
Win a Night Out on US!
Are you a caregiver in need of a well deserved break? The WCCOA would like to treat you to a night away
from the stress of caregiving. With the help from local home health care agencies, your care recipient will receive quality companionship care on your evening out.
Companion Care Sponsored by Senior Helpers, WellsBrooke Home Health Services,
Arista Home Care Solutions
Two options are available: an evening in Perrysburg for dinner out with other caregivers followed by shopping
time in The Town Center at Levis Commons OR an alternative evening of spending time independently.
Friday, April 17 Limited spots are available. Register by Friday, March 27 by calling the Programs
Department at 419.353.5661 or 800.367.4935 or email programs@wccoa.net
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Wood County Committee on Aging
BOWLING GREEN, OH
305 North Main Street
Bowling Green, Ohio
43402
Tel: 1.800.367.4935
Local: 419.353.5661
Fax: 419.352.7448
E-mail: wccoa@wccoa.net
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Center Locations:
North Baltimore Area Senior Center, 514 West Water Street, North Baltimore, Ohio 45872
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
419.257.3306
Northeast Area Senior Center, 705 North Main Street, Walbridge, Ohio 43465
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
419.260.3228
Pemberville Area Senior Center, 220 Cedar Street, Pemberville, Ohio 43450
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
419.287.4109
Perrysburg Area Senior Center, 140 West Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
419.874.0847
Rossford Area Senior Center, 400 Dixie Highway, Rossford, Ohio 43460
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
419.666.8494
Wayne Area Senior Center, 202 East Main Street, Wayne, Ohio 43466
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
419.288.2896
Wood County Senior Center, 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
419.353.5661
800.367.4935
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. , Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. , Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ohio’s First Nationally Accredited Senior Center