Fulton County Senior Center Presents Schedule Of Events

May Shipshewana Trip Planned
Join us for a day trip to Shipshewana, Indiana. We will browse the famous Flea Market, dine at the Blue Gate restaurant, and stop at the Guggisberg Cheese Factory. This trip is planned for Tuesday, May 31. Please note this trip requires a lot of walking. Some walking will be on unpaved ground. Suggested transportation donation is $8.00. Meet at the Wauseon Senior Center site at 7:45 am and return around 4:00 pm. If you need assistance while on this trip, please bring a caregiver along to provide for your needs. Call Beth at 419-337-9299 to sign up.

Upcoming Events & Day Trips – All Sites
May 31 – Day Trip to Shipshewana
June 10 – Cruise In (Bring your classic vehicle)
June 17 – Day Trip to National Museum of the Great Lakes
July 19 – Day Trip to the Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Home and Museum
August 23 – Day Trip to Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Reminders For A Successful Transportation Program
•Call the Coordinator of Volunteers as soon as you have an appointment date. Our service is on a first come, first served basis. If your appointment requires extended time, please inform the Coordinator when scheduling your transportation.
•Be ready to leave when the driver arrives at your home.
•Unscheduled stops need to be minimal. Please discuss your needs with your driver prior to your transportation. Some days, time is very restricted, making last minute stops impossible.
Sorry, no shopping trips.
•Please call if your appointment has been changed or cancelled. Please do not call your driver at home. All communication should be through the Senior Center.
•Donations are gladly accepted to help cover the expense of the program and can be given to your driver or mailed to the Fulton Co. Senior Center, 240 Clinton St., Wauseon, OH 43567.
•Seatbelts need to be worn at all times.
•Our drivers are volunteers – not care givers. If you need extra assistance, please bring a family member or friend to assist you.
•The Fulton County Senior Center reserves the right to stop transportation privileges for anyone who abuses the service or violates our policies.

Senior Center Broccoli Salad
5 cups Small Broccoli Florets (Raw)
1/3 cup Diced Onion
½ cup Dried Cranberries
½ cup Sunflower Seeds (Optional)
1 cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Sugar
½ cup Crumbled Cooked Bacon
½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, onion and cranberries.
Add broccoli and toss to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir in the sunflower seeds, bacon and cheese.

How To Keep Your Hearing Sharp
You are invited to a Learning Seminar about hearing loss titled, “Keeping your Hearing Sharp.” This
learning seminar will be held at the Wauseon Senior Center on Monday, May 16th at 1:00 pm. The presenter will be David Lisko, Doctor of Audiology, formerly of Cleveland Clinic, currently practicing audiology with Oticon Hearing Technologies. Dr. Lisko has a clear understanding in the role of causes and effects hearing loss plays in living a healthier, richer and fuller life. It’s important to take an empowered approach to health during every stage of your life. Let it begin with your hearing health. Enjoy dessert served at 1:00 pm provided by The Hearing Center. Please note: This is a learning seminar and not a sales presentation. You are welcome to join us for lunch. Please make your lunch reservations by May 10.

Visit Your Local Senior Center
Here is yet another reason to join activities at your local Fulton County Senior Center. “A study from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago states that those who are highly sociable had a 70% lower rate of cognitive decline than those who were less socially active.” In other words, including activity and conversations with other people in our everyday lives is good for our brains. Relationships are a low-cost investment in our health that can pay big dividends. Source: NaturalSociety.com

Valuable Volunteer
For April, our spotlight shines on Bob Lehman of Delta for his enthusiastic service and commitment to our volunteer program. In 2015, Bob started driving seniors to medical appointments. “I wish I had started 18 years sooner!” Bob said. “Our seniors of Fulton County work very hard their entire lives to make this a great place to live. I volunteer as a medical transportation driver to show my appreciation to these seniors and to give back to them. By volunteering and taking my job seriously, I am letting them know we really care.” Bob encourages other retirees to consider volunteering. “If you can spare a little free time, get ahold of the Senior Center staff” and find out how to volunteer. “The satisfaction and feeling you get from helping is kind of indescribable,” Bob said.
Thank you, Bob!

Archbold Highlights
Bingo: every Friday
Blood Pressure Check: every 1st Wed.
Birthday Lunch: 1st Friday
Bible Study: Monday mornings
Toenail Clinic: April 20. Call early for appointment;
$10.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes before you arrive.
• News from Hands of Grace
• Hand Pampering, Nail Polish with Americare Health
• Veterans Services Information

Delta Highlights
Bingo: every Thursday
Blood Pressure Check: 2nd Tuesday
Birthday Lunch: 1st Thursday
Toenail Clinic: April 5. Call early for appointment;
$10.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes before you arrive.
• Music by the Senior Center Choir
• Music by Michael Buck
• April 21, wear your Senior Center shirt or hat

Fayette Highlights
Bingo: every Thursday
Blood Pressure Check: every 3rd Tuesday
Birthday Lunch: 1st Thursday
Bible Study: 12th and 26th
Toenail Clinic: April 26. Call early for appointment;
$10.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes before you arrive.
• Hand Pampering, Nail Polish with Americare Health
• Music by Phyllis Page
• Fraud News with Val

Swanton Highlights
Bingo: every Wednesday
Birthday Lunch: 1st Wednesday
Blood Pressure Check: 2nd Monday
Toenail Clinic: April 15. Call early for appointment;
$10.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes before you arrive.
• Chair Yoga
• Deb Carruth of Carruth Studios
• Kevin W. and his Appalachian Trail Adventure

Wauseon Highlights
Line Dance: Monday pm
Shopping: every Tues. pm
Tai Chi: every Tues. and Thurs.
Food & Fitness: Tuesday at 10:00 am
Choir Practice: Tuesday pm
Pepper: Wednesday pm
Bingo: Thursday mornings
Birthday Party: 1st Friday
Gentle Movement: Check calendar
Toe Nail Clinic: May 25 Call early for appointment;
$10.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes before you arrive.
• Line Dancing and Tai Chi On Your Own continue
• Free Bluegrass Concert by Circle of Friends – April 15
• Free Concert by the Joe LaConey Band – April 27
• Music by Jim Roos & Deb Schnitkey
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