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COMMUNICATOR Vol. 23, No. 3

May/June 2015

“Why is the Council for Older Adults now called SourcePoint?”

“SourcePoint” represents a new outlook on our organization.

The scope of our services has changed...

• We are no longer just an in-home care agency. We are no longer just a community center for older adults. We are all of that and MORE! • We are now the central source in Delaware County for those who want to live well as they age.

• Our new brand represents our role as the community’s starting point for everything they need to thrive after 55!

Meet our new logo...

GOLD represents excellence and warmth.

The compass illustrates that we provide you with choices. We are your starting point – you determine your own direction.

BLUE is trustworthy and dependable.

RED adds energy and enthusiasm.

You choose your own direction...

...to live well in mid-life and later, in whatever way is right for you.

How is SourcePoint relevant to me?

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Why the Name Change?

A Letter from the Executive Director Robert Horrocks, Executive Director SourcePoint As you probably know, the Council for Older Adults and the former Senior Citizens, Inc. merged into one organization last year, and we are proud to announce a new identity for our combined organization. Beginning April 27, the Council for Older Adults is now called SourcePoint, and our new motto is “Thrive after 55!” This name change is the result of not only the merger but a great deal of consideration and research, which you’ll read more about in the following article (page 22). But as the head of our organization since 1992, I wanted to share with you my personal perspective on why this change is so necessary.

Our merged organization is not simply the sum of two parts. When we brought together all of the vital resources that the two independent organizations offered, we found that we were more than just an in-home care agency and more than just a community center for people over 55.

We are now the central source in Delaware County for those who want to live well as they age. The name “SourcePoint” represents our role as our community’s central source and starting point for everything needed to thrive after 55!

We recognize that for some, change can be challenging. And I can assure you that, having led this organization since its infancy, this change has been challenging for me as well. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22...

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2015 Board of Directors President: Jane Nance, RN, Galena Vice President: David Black, Westerville Secretary: Alice Solove, Powell Treasurer: Anita Reeb, Delaware Past President: Karen Pillion, Sunbury Past President: Larry Harris, Delaware William Brown, Jr., Delaware Dwayne Gardner, PhD, Delaware Jan Garlock, Westerville Robert Gore, Delaware George Kannapel, Powell Anne Kuntz, MS LSW, Powell Joan Lawrence, Galena Ross Long, JD, Delaware John McDavid, Centerburg Amber Miller, Delaware Trudy Poole, Lewis Center Tansukh J. Salgia, PhD, Galena Bill Verhoff, RN, Milford Center Sara Walsh, Westerville John Watkins, Radnor My Communicator is published bimonthly by SourcePoint and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donations from individuals, and the contributions of volunteers.

About 40,000 copies of each edition are printed and distributed throughout Delaware County in the Delaware Gazette, Sunbury News, and to subscribers of the Sunday Columbus Dispatch. In addition, My Communicator is available at our facility, social service agencies, healthcare providers, public offices, libraries, and over 50 other locations. To find a nearby pick�up site, please contact SourcePoint at (740) 363�6677 or visit www.MySourcePoint.org, where you can also read My Communicator online via Issuu.

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Formerly known as the Council for Older Adults, SourcePoint is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. Services and programs are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, sponsorships, and grants. SourcePoint is a United Way agency.

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SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT What’s my SOURCE for...

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS? Save the date for the Best Little Pig Roast on PAGE 4 REWARDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? SourcePoint has more than 50 volunteer positions to choose from! Find your perfect position on PAGE 13 HELP WITH HOME REPAIR AND CHORES? Our Community Support program offers assistance with minor home repair, home chores, and more on PAGE 14 FREE RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS? Attend a caregiver workshop or support group found on PAGE 15 FUN WEEKLY ACTIVITIES? SourcePoint’s Enrichment Center offers more than 200 programs each month.

Some examples can be found on PAGE 16 TRIPS AND VACATIONS? Join your fellow SourcePoint members on a variety of day trips and extended overnight vacations on PAGE 18

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BEST LITTLE PIG ROAST Friday, June 12 4 - 8 p.m.

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Mother’s Day Buffet SourcePoint seasonally serves delicious buffet dinners in the enrichment center. These dinners are open to the public, and friends and families of all ages are invited to attend! Proceeds from the dinners benefit the Meals On Wheels program and other services in Delaware County.

These dinners are an excellent opportunity to enjoy a feast with friends and family while supporting your local community.

Join us on Wednesday, May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate mothers everywhere! The buffet feast includes shrimp cocktail, carved turkey, roasted salmon, mashed potatoes and gravy, rice pilaf, steamed Brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower, mixed green salad, rolls, mini cheesecakes, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. Gift certificates are available for purchase. Reservations are required; please call (740) 203-2356.

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OhioHealth’s Commitment to You Steve Bunyard, President OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital and OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital As the new president of OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital, I’d like to take this opportunity to review OhioHealth’s commitment to the Delaware County community.

Over the past decade, OhioHealth has made a significant impact on healthcare services in our community. We’ve upgraded facilities, expanded programs and services, improved operational efficiency, and continued to build community support via partnerships with SourcePoint and other county organizations.

With more than 300 physicians working in more than 30 specialty areas, Grady remains the centerpiece of our presence in Delaware County. Part of my job is to continue the integration of Grady into the 11-hospital, 40-county OhioHealth network that enables our patients here to receive the same nationally recognized level of care and expertise offered at any OhioHealth facility.

In order to meet the increasing needs of a growing community, Grady has expanded services in women’s health, fetal medicine, pain management, and oncology. New additions in specialty care include the OhioHealth Stroke Network, and the wound care and heart failure clinics. We’ve added physicians in more than a dozen specialty areas including primary care, heart and vascular, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, podiatry, surgery, and ophthalmology.

Examples of Grady’s network connectivity include the stroke network and our eICU system, each of which allows our specialists to electronically monitor Grady patients, even when they have to be elsewhere. The hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, exceeding strict criteria for accurate diagnosis and speedy intervention in emergent cases.

Grady has made strides to provide safer and more cost-effective care with the addition of electronic medical records, a reduced radiation

CT scanner, and an on-site laboratory. Planned improvements include a renovated intensive care unit and expanded operating rooms.

Our efforts have paid off with a top hospital safety score for three consecutive years by The Leapfrog Group, and we are one of just two hospitals in Ohio to be named to the 201415 SafeCare list for hospitals under 100 beds.

Grady Memorial was also one of only three hospitals in Ohio that was named a 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital.

We’ve also worked to make the patient/family experience more pleasant with the addition of 21 private rooms and enlarged waiting areas with amenities such as a free coffee/beverage station and electronic board updating patient status.

Part of our mission is to make it convenient for our patients to receive services. The Delaware Health Center extends our reach into the southern part of the county with numerous medical offices and outpatient clinical services. The health center offers sleep services, an infusion center, our occupational health program, cardiac rehabilitation, imaging, and pain management.

We are especially excited about our collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital on the construction of a new health care center in Lewis Center, where we will be providing adult urgent care services, imaging, MRI, laboratory, primary care, specialty care, and rehabilitation.

Our partnership with SourcePoint is just one of many we share with community groups such as the United Way of Delaware County, the American Red Cross ‐ Delaware, The Arts Castle, the American Cancer Society ‐ Relay for Life, People in Need, the Columbus Zoo, the Delaware County Fair, and the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce.

We look forward to many more years of service in Delaware County, where we can continue to deliver upon our mission of improving the health of those we serve.

Steve Bunyard oversees the operations of both OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital and OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital, coordinating strategic direction, future development, and community healthcare services in the near north region of central Ohio for OhioHealth.

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Get Connected Megan Cotrell, Suicide Prevention Educator & Hotline Specialist Helpline of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. In mid-March, most of us were glad to see that spring had sprung, and now, all of a sudden, summer is right around the corner! Summer means different things to all of us, but there are some things that all summers have in common: kids and grandkids are out of school; companies and volunteer groups are putting on programs outdoors; and in general, if you want to get outside, you can. Not everyone takes advantage of these perks of summer, so this year, it’s all about getting connected.

At Helpline we believe that change happens when people are connected. Research tells us that people with higher levels of connectedness will experience numerous benefits, ranging from motor skill retention and cancer survival to better memory and overall longevity. Researchers suggest that those involved in close relationships are probably receiving encouragement to take better care of themselves, which may mean being more likely to seek extra support for concerns ranging from depression and suicide to complaints of neglect or physical pain. Connectedness in the form of friendship helps us to deal with stress by providing a key outlet for our emotions.

This summer, we are encouraging everyone to spend a little bit more time trying to make connections as a way to improve health and well-being. There are numerous ways to get connected in Delaware County this summer: • Take a class at the Arts Castle • Try a new hobby, such as knitting with the library Knit Wits • Go on a Wildflower Walk at the Stratford Ecological Center • Get involved with a faith community • Sign up to volunteer with the Connections Volunteer Center • Invite your family and friends to lunch • Find a morning walking partner Whatever you decide to do this summer, be intentional about making new connections and revitalizing connections from the past. People can struggle emotionally at any time of the year, so it is important to always make sure that you are looking out for the people around you, that you are encouraging them to seek extra help whenever they may need it, and that you are inviting them along on your new adventures. Remember, being connected to others will enhance your health and benefit your life in unexpected and wonderful ways.

If you, a friend, or family member are ever unsure where to turn or who

to talk to when you feel disconnected, Helpline is available 24/7. You can call our free, confidential line any day to talk about someone else, to talk about problems in your own life, or to find resources in the community.

You can reach Helpline’s trained specialists at (740) 369-3316 or at (419) 947-2520.

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A Discussion of Pet Trusts Manos, Martin & Pergram Co., LPA The relationships people develop with pets are special ones that only pet owners can understand. They ARE family members, except that they love you unconditionally and are happy to see you whether you have been gone two minutes or two days.

Last August, legendary actress Lauren Bacall passed away. One would expect all of the headlines announcing her death to reflect her outstanding accomplishments. Instead, many headlines read “Lauren Bacall’s Will Shows Actress’ Generosity Toward Family, Dog Sophie” and “Lauren Bacall’s Dog Granted $10,000 in the Movie Star’s Will.” Bacall’s estate was worth $26.6 million, and of that amount she left $10,000 for the care of Sophie. There seems to be a stigma associated with pet owners who leave money for their pet’s care. However, except for valuable breeding stock, it can be difficult to find a new home for an older cat, dog, or horse.

Providing financially for your pet’s care can improve those odds.

There are various ways pet owners can arrange to control their pet’s care beyond the grave. First of all, it is important to note that it is not legally possible to leave assets directly to a pet. A pet is considered property, and one cannot leave property to property. Instead, a pet owner can name a human beneficiary under the will. The assets are in the beneficiary’s name and there is, hopefully, a good faith understanding that the pet will be taken care of until its death. The downfall is that there is no way to monitor whether the pet is getting adequate care. Furthermore, the money left for the pet’s care is subject to any financial difficulties the beneficiary may have throughout life: bankruptcy, divorce, death, or legal liabilities. In light of this, a form of “pet trust” may be an alternative to consider because it allows for more control. In a nutshell, the arrangement requires pet owners to name a “pet care appointee.” The pet care appointee cares for the pet until it passes away. At that point, the money left in the trust will go to a remainder beneficiary that the pet owner previously designated in the trust. This is just a brief overview of the options pet owners should consider when drafting an estate plan.

If you are a pet owner, we encourage you to think about where you would like your pet to live, and what kind of care it will receive after you are gone. Now just might be the time to consider a pet trust.

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Upcoming Special Events Known to Draw a Crowd Mike Miller, Development Administrator SourcePoint MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Are you looking for great ways to interact with and market to individuals 55+? Through our sponsorship program, SourcePoint offers a number of special events throughout the year that offer prime opportunities for your business to connect and share with our members and clients.

During the next few months, four signature events are on our calendar with which you may want to get involved: • Best Little Pig Roast, June 12, 4-8 p.m. This community favorite draws nearly 1,000 guests to enjoy a classic car show, live bluegrass music, and delicious BBQ. • Volunteer Recognition Dinner, July 15, 6-8 p.m. An appreciation dinner for volunteers where service awards are presented recognizing most hours worked, cheerful service, and more; 200-250 guests attend.

• Grandparents Day, August 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This special day helps more than 150 grandparents and grandchildren connect through games, food, and other activities. Special entertainment is offered by the Columbus Zoo. • Rock the Boat Caribbean Cruise Event, August 28, 6-10 p.m. A high-energy, fun-filled, entertainment-themed fundraiser with music, great food, and entertainment that packs the house.

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact me at (740) 203-2420 or mike@MySourcePoint.org. You can also find details about our sponsorship program online at www.MySourcePoint.org under “How You Can Help.”

MEALS ON WHEELS FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS Our brand-new boxed lunch fundraiser to support Meals On Wheels was a huge success, with 752 meals purchased and delivered in March.

City of Delaware Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle chaired the program, which raised more than $6,000 to support SourcePoint’s Meals On Wheels program. Working under the threat of snow, sleet, and rain, more than a dozen driver teams drove around the county delivering the lunches made by Buehler’s Fresh Foods.

Members of the Delaware County Board of Realtors as well as a number of regular Meals On Wheels volunteers helped with delivery.

For a first-year event this went better than we thought possible! Our goal was to sell 500 lunches and we went way beyond that number. We received excellent support from the media which helped promote the program and from our sponsors who provided strong financial support.

A special thank you to everyone who bought lunches, as well as our sponsors, including presenting sponsor OhioHealth, champion sponsor

Trucco Construction, community sponsors American Showa, Inc. and Inno-Pak, LLC, and team sponsors Engineered Materials Systems, Dr. Robert Gaudio-Delaware Vision Care, Robert Green, D.D.S., Dr. Brian Stern-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Shade and Shade.

BUEHLER’S SUPPORTS MEALS ON WHEELS From May 4 through May 30, Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Delaware will stage a special promotion to support SourcePoint, offering shoppers a chance to donate $1 to Meals On Wheels when they check out with their groceries.

“May is Older Americans Month and this is a wonderful way for us to support senior programs in our community and give back to those who have a need for home-delivered meals,” said George Wisener, Buehler’s store manager.

SourcePoint encourages you to make a trip to Buehler’s during May and to support Meals On Wheels when asked.

ROCK THE BOAT CARIBBEAN CRUISE EVENT SET FOR AUGUST 28 Our biggest night of entertainment, fun, and excitement, the Rock the Boat Caribbean Cruise, takes place on August 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. and promises to be even better than the inaugural event last September.

This year, Magic Cruises & Tours is providing a four-day Royal Caribbean Cruise for two as the grand prize for our raffle, and the evening will be full of lively entertainment, auctions, and wonderful food and beverages.

Watch for more details in the coming weeks as we fine tune the itinerary for this magical evening.

TRUSTED ADVISORS PROGRAM UNDER WAY After months of planning, our new Trusted Advisors list is available online and at our main office.

Trusted Advisors are skilled professionals with a desire to serve others in the fields of accounting and tax planning, estate planning and financial management, funeral planning, insurance, law, and hospice care, and can counsel you when making decisions about your financial well-being.

The Trusted Advisors list is available as a resource to help you identify professionals who can assist with personal and family financial planning needs. The individuals on this list are trained and often certified in their area of specialty and are active in our community. When seeking services from the professionals on this list, or from other sources, we strongly encourage you to speak with or visit with a number of representatives to find the best match for your needs.

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Crossword Puzzle

Sudoku #1

by Satori Publishing Solution on page 21

Level of difficulty: Easy Solution on page 21

ACROSS 1. Israelite tribe 4. Biblical giants 8. Universe (pref.)

12. Stitchbird 13. Synthetic rubber 14. Table scraps 15. Eg. god of pleasure 16. Tallow (two words) 18. Madame Bovary 20. Commotion 21. Padded jacket under armor 25. Son of Zeus 29. Dish (two words) 32. Ganda dialect 33. Agent (abbr.)

34. Indian sacred fig 36. “Blue Eagle�

37. Ravine 39. Immense 41. Swelling 43. State (Ger.) 44. Medieval shield 46. Before (Lat.) 49. Culm (two words) 55. Fiddler crab genus 56. Snake (pref.)

57. Unfledged bird 58. Centers for Disease Control (abbr.)

59. Love (Lat.) 60. Tooth (Lat.) 61. Exclamation

Complete the grid so that each row, column and each 3x3 square contains every digit from 1 to 9 without repeats or omissions.

Sudoku #2 DOWN 1. Deride 2. Attention-getting sound 3. Raze 4. Amer. Bar Assoc. (abbr.)

5. Pigeon 6. Black cuckoo 7. Hindu god of love 8. Banner 9. Yellow ide 10. As written in music 11. Mountain standard time (abbr.)

17. Amer. Dental Assoc. (abbr.)

19. Pointed (pref.)

22. End 23. Auricular 24. Rom. historian 26. Build 27. Irish sweetheart 28. Hall (Ger.) 29. Created 30. Old-fashioned oath 31. Beer ingredient 35. Afr. worm 38. Vomiting 40. Drain 42. Amer. Cancer Society (abbr.)

45. Habituated 47. Alternating current/ direct current (abbr.)

48. Apiece 49. Tibetan gazelle 50. Revolutions per minute (abbr.)

51. Exclamation 52. Nautical chain 53. Belonging to (suf.)

54. Manuscripts (abbr.)

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Introducing Medicare Mini-Workshops Paula Dean, Insurance Specialist SourcePoint Based on feedback from New to Medicare class attendees, SourcePoint is proud to offer additional opportunities to learn about Medicare.

Starting May 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., we will offer our first-ever workshop dedicated to teaching you, a Medicare beneficiary, how to run your very own Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plan comparisons. This is a hands-on, interactive training facilitated by an OSHIIP-trained team member. You will learn how to set up your own unique Medicare profile and how to apply the information learned throughout the training so you are better able to make informed decisions about your individual needs. Due to the hands-on nature of this training, registration is limited to eight participants.

A morning session also will be available on Wednesday, May 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration may be completed online at www.MySourcePoint.org or by calling the registration hotline at (740) 203-2382.

On June 17, we will offer a new Medicare Mini-Workshop on understanding Medicare Supplements from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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NEW TO MEDICARE CLASSES SourcePoint offers a free “New to Medicare” class for individuals who plan to enroll in Medicare. Held at SourcePoint’s facility at 800 Cheshire Road, this class provides useful information to Delaware County residents regarding traditional Medicare Parts A & B, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Part D Prescription Drug Plans, as well as Medicare supplements that can help cover the gaps in traditional Medicare.

Classes are offered monthly, in both morning and evening sessions. In May, classes are available on Wednesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. In June, classes are scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Seating is limited so registration is required. You can register online at www.MySourcePoint.org or call the hotline at (740) 203-2382.

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT SourcePoint’s volunteer kitchen assistants work in our on-site kitchen to help prepare, portion, and package more than 800 meals every weekday morning. These meals go out with our Meals On Wheels drivers to be delivered to older adults in Delaware County.

Meet Ruth Shrock, one of our kitchen assistants. Ruth has been volunteering with us for five years and has logged more than 770 volunteer hours. She has received her 100and 300-hour awards, attended Breakfast with Bob volunteer events, and received five Star Awards for going above and beyond in her volunteer service. Our volunteers receive “thank you” perks like this and more when volunteering with us – just one of the many benefits of volunteering at SourcePoint!

Ruth came to volunteer with us after retiring in 2009 from the Ohio Department of Health. The first 15 years of her career she worked with the maternal and child nutrition program. Then, after getting her master’s de-

gree in public health, she became the administrator of the Federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant for the state of Ohio.

Ruth has been married to her husband, Harold, a retired architect, for 48 years. They have a son, Andrew, a geologist, and a daughter, Jamie, who is vice president of staff development & training at a large architectural firm in Buffalo, NY. Ruth and Harold love to travel and recently traveled to Iceland, where they attended the Festival of Lights and New Year’s Ball. They have also traveled to the Galapagos and Switzerland.

Ruth enjoys genealogy as a hobby and has traced her lineage back to ancestors who were Quakers. In fact, some of her ancestors came over with William Penn.

When asked what drew her to volunteering at SourcePoint, Ruth said that throughout her career, she worked in maternal and child health with the goal of improving the health of those at risk. She never had the opportunity to work with older adults and thought volunteering at SourcePoint would give her a new opportunity for learning and growth. In addition to helping in the kitchen, Ruth also volunteers with our Free Groceries Program, helps with food and beverage service at our special events, and helps hand out vouchers for our Farmers’ Market Voucher Program. Ruth particularly enjoys the latter position because she gets to have great conversations with people, becoming a “happy family” with vendors, regular customers, and other volunteers.

Ruth also volunteers at the Delaware County Health District, where she assists with community needs assessments and was re-trained to weigh and measure third graders in Delaware County schools. She volunteers at the Sunbury

Community Library, as well, where she sets up and tears down during library book sales.

“Giving back to the community and seniors with the chance to enrich yourself while getting to know others is great,” said Ruth. “And it’s nice to know that you are appreciated for your volunteer service.”

SourcePoint currently has a need for several new kitchen assistants – like Ruth – to help in our kitchen. We have weekday morning shifts available from 7 to 11 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

We also have dozens of other volunteer opportunities such as Meals On Wheels drivers, office assistants, van drivers, nutritional supplement deliveries, Community Ambassadors, and more.

Take the first step to become a volunteer at SourcePoint by contacting Sharon Fryer, coordinator of volunteer programs, at (740) 2032368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org. You can also fill out our volunteer application online at www.MySourcePoint.org.

WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEERS! Zachary Antrim Valerie Despins Carrie Frazier Betty Kociba Lori Loveless John McDaniel Greta Markowitz Brittany McKinnis Diane Miller Danah Nicoles Adam Pychewicz Ron Robbins Karl Schmidt Noreen Weisberg Susan Workman

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS Volunteer for Us! Sharon Fryer, Coordinator of Volunteer Programs, SourcePoint Would you like to make friends, have fun, and make a difference in someone’s life? You can accomplish all three by volunteering at SourcePoint!

Just answer these quick questions to find your perfect position: • Do you love to organize, make phone calls, or type? Then OFFICE ASSISTANT is a great position for you. We have office assistant positions currently open in our Communications and Development, Community Support, and Nutrition departments.

• Do you love to meet new people and drive? Then we have a few positions that might work for you, such as MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DRIVER, MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVER, COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR, and DELIVERY DRIVER. • Do you love to work behind the scenes and help feed hungry people? Then we have a great position for you as a KITCHEN ASSISTANT, COMMODITY VAN DRIVER, or DINING HOST OR HOSTESS. In fact, we have more than 50 volunteer positions from which to choose that you will find rewarding. Just contact me at (740) 203-2368 or sharon@MySourcePoint.org.

You can also go to www.MySourcePoint.org to apply online. Just click on the “Volunteer” photo in the top right corner.

When Home is no longer Enough If you are concerned about the safety of someone you love who is living alone, maybe it is time to think about Willow Brook’s assisted living for your own peace of mind.

We offer beautiful, safe, and loving homes with neighbors who quickly become friends. There’s a lot going on to keep the boredom away, and we have one, all-inclusive price that covers practically everything. We don’t confuse you with levels of care that make you expect one price but get a bill for something totally different.

Willow Brook is known first of all for the quality of the care we provide: • Ranked among the top in Ohio in resident and family satisfaction • Received perfect nursing scores in state inspections several years in a row • Consistently win awards for culinary prowess Call any of our assisted living centers below to make an appointment. We’d love to show you why we are so proud!

Making the Willow Brook decision brings you peace of mind.

Willow Brook at Delaware Run

100 Delaware Crossing W Delaware 43015

740-201-5640

Willow Brook Christian Home 55 Lazelle Road Columbus 43235

614-885-3300

Willow Brook Christian Village

100 Willow Brook Way S Delaware 43015

740-369-0048

Not for Profit • Church of Christ • www.willow-brook.org

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT HOME REPAIR PROGRAM AVAILABLE You may be eligible for our home repair program if: • Your home is located in Delaware County • You currently own and occupy the home • You are 60 years old or older • Your repair request is directly related to your health, safety, or independence Some of the services offered include: • Inspection of furnace, other heating sources, and hot water heaters • Plumbing and electrical repairs • Inspection and maintenance of water pumps • Installation or replacement of electrical fuses • Installation of ramps for wheelchair use Certain services may not be covered by this program, including carpeting, full roof replacement, central air conditioning or window air conditioning, adaptations that add to the total square footage of the home, window replacement, foundation repairs or replacement, septic system repair or replacement, and wells or cistern repair or replacement. Please contact us for more information at (740) 363-6677.

HELP WITH CHORES SourcePoint offers assistance with chores through our volunteers as well as our partnership with Delaware Juvenile Court. If you are unable to perform household chores such as heavy cleaning, yard work and yard clean-up, planting, minor painting, minor home repairs, or window cleaning, we can arrange for volunteers or supervised youths to complete those projects. The services are free and certain eligibility requirements may apply.

If you have questions or would like to request chore services from us, please contact your care consultant or our intake and referral specialists at (740) 363-6677.

FREE GROCERIES TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER SourcePoint is accepting applications for a free monthly box of groceries through our Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a cooperative effort between SourcePoint and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Qualify-

ing individuals must be age 60 or older, a county resident, and have an income of no more than $15,301 per year. Income proof is not required.

Participants can pick up special grocery boxes on a designated day (fourth Tuesday of each month) or send a pre-determined authorized representative. Delivery may be available. Typical contents of the grocery box, which weighs approximately 30 pounds, include items such as cereal, fruit juice, canned meat or fish, peanut butter or beans, canned fruit or vegetables, rice or potatoes, and American cheese. The food is shelf-stable, nutritious, and is intended to supplement food budgets for lower-income older adults.

Applications may be picked up at the main office or on our website at www.MySourcePoint.org.

FARMERS’ MARKET VOUCHERS Spring is in the air and SourcePoint’s popular farmers’ market vouchers will soon be available again. Each year, this program provides Delaware County residents age 60 and over with vouchers for fresh foods from farmers’ markets in Delaware, Sunbury, and Powell. The vouchers can be used to purchase fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, baked goods, honey, and even food-bearing plants. Participants who sign up by August 31, 2015 will receive vouchers with a total value of $60. Those who sign up after August 31 will receive vouchers with a total value of $30. All vouchers are valid through October 31 but participants will need to check with their farmers’ market to determine how late in the season each one will be open, as market dates differ.

Applicants must be 60 or over and certain income restrictions apply.

Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be available at SourcePoint beginning May 19 or at participating local farmers’ markets beginning May 30.

Vouchers will be distributed Tuesday, May 19 through Thursday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SourcePoint. Please note: vouchers will be distributed only on these posted dates and times in May. Starting May 30, vouchers will be available at the participating Delaware County farmers’ markets and, starting June 1, on weekdays at SourcePoint.

SourcePoint’s Farmers’ Market Voucher Program is funded by the Del-

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT aware County Senior Services Levy.

CAREGIVER WORKSHOP AND SUPPORT GROUP SourcePoint offers free caregiver workshops and support groups held on the second Tuesday of each month. Two workshop times are available: 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Support groups are led by trained staff.

Come join us to share experiences, meet other caregivers, discover new resources, and to ask questions.

• May 12: Support Group • June 9: “Understanding VA Benefits” by Joshua Ricketts from the Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs To attend, please register by calling Sara Stemen, caregiver program coordinator, at (740) 203-2399 or online at www.MySourcePoint.org.

Our caregiver programs are funded in part by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA).

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM SourcePoint’s Community Support Program is designed to help adults live safely in their own homes with independence and dignity. We provide direct access to in-home care services as well as referrals and answers to your aging-related questions.

• Adult Day Care helps people with some level of impairment engage in purposeful activity in a safe, supervised setting.

• Chore Services such as changing light bulbs, tacking down cords or rugs, raking leaves, shoveling snow, painting, and more.

• Counseling is available to address grief, depression, anxiety, family caregiving issues, and more.

• Emergency Response Systems that provide a direct link to 24/7 emergency assistance.

• Home Repair & Accessibility Modifications such as plumbing, flooring, bathroom access, smoke detectors, handicap accessibility, or other repairs necessary for safety and accessibility.

• Homemaker Services such as light cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping.

• Insurance & Medicare Consultations to answer questions and help resolve problems with complicated and confusing medical billing and insurance issues.

• Meals On Wheels provides good nutrition and the security of checking on your loved one every weekday.

• Medical Equipment Loans are often available for county residents whose insurance may not cover such expenses.

• Medical Transportation to medical appointments, social service agencies, and adult day care centers.

• Nursing Services to help you achieve optimal health and well-being through health screenings and medication monitoring.

• Personal Care such as bathing and dressing for those who are unable to perform those tasks on their own.

• Respite in the home or at a local facility. Respite workers can perform personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

SourcePoint can handle all these arrangements and our services are available on a sliding fee scale. Call (740) 363-6677 today.

VITAS Can Help When someone you love is seriously ill, there is so much to think about.

• Who makes the decisions?

• Where do I turn for help?

• How do we know when it’s time?

800.723.3233 VITAS.com

VITAS brings that extra level of hospice services to patients in Central Ohio.

Get more answers in our Family Discussion Guide. It’s free at HospiceCanHelp.com, or scan the QR code.

Traci Born & Ray Klosz, Financial Advisors, RJFS DCB Investment Partners 110 Riverbend Ave., P.O. Box 613  Lewis Center, OH 43035 740-657-7872  740-657-7868 traci.born@raymondjames.com  raymond.klosz@raymondjames.com Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are: NOT deposits • NOT insured by FDIC or any other governmental agency • Subject to risk and may lose value • NOT GUARANTEED by The Delaware County Bank & Trust Company • Subject to risk and may lose value • The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company and DCB Investment Partners is not affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

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HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER Enrichment Center Hours: MO through TH, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and FR, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call (740) 369-5133 or visit www.MySourcePoint.org.

Yoga (Chair) MO & WE, 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Yoga (Hatha) MO & WE, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Zumba Basic MO & WE, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Zumba Gold with Toning TU & TH, 9 - 10 a.m.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Aquatics 1 MO & WE or TU & TH, 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Aquatics 2 MO & WE, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.; TU & TH, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Aquatics 2 1/2 TU & TH, 10 a.m.; MO & WE, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Aquatics 3 TU & TH, 3 - 3:45 p.m.

Evening Pool Walking TU & TH, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Evening Water Aerobics TU & TH, 5:30 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Pool Walking MO thru FR, 12 - 12:45 p.m.; FR, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Water Volleyball TU & TH, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group May 12, 9 - 10 a.m. or 6 - 7 p.m.

Caregiver Workshop Jun. 9, 9 - 10 a.m. or 6 - 7 p.m.

Caring and Sharing 1st & 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m.

Early Stage Alzheimer’s Group 2nd MO, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Foot Care Clinic TU, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. by appt.

Good Food for Dummies 2nd MO & 4th FR, 9 - 10 a.m.

Health Screenings by DGHD May 27 & Jun. 24, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Medigold Jun. 10, 9:30 - 11 a.m.

New to Medicare Class 2nd WE, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 4th WE, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support - Speech Therapy 2nd & 4th WE, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

FITNESS & AQUATICS Golden Marathon Hike with Preservation Parks MO, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Line Dance (Basic) TH, 1 - 2 p.m.

Line Dance (Intermed.) TH, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Line Dance (Advanced) TH, 10 - 11 a.m.

Line Dance (Open) TU, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Line Dance (Evening) TU, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

P.A.C.E. TU & FR, 10 - 11 a.m.

Silver Sneakers Basic TU & TH, 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Silver Sneakers Yoga TU & TH, 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Tai Chi Intro Starting May 11, MO, 5 - 6 p.m.; TH, 4 - 5 p.m.

Tai Chi Beginner Starting Jun. 4, TH, 5 - 6 p.m.

Do For Others I MO, 9 - 11 a.m.

Do For Others II WE, 9 - 11 a.m.

The Golden Notes FR, 1:15 - 3 p.m.

Hand Work with Friends TH, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Life’s a Stitch TH, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Liquid Stained Glass WE in May, 1 - 3:30 p.m. or FR, May 29, Jun. 5, 19 & 26, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

The Music Gathering WE, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Painting Group MO, 1 -3 p.m.

Photography Group May 28 & Jun. 25, 1 - 3 p.m.

Quilters Rule TU, 3 - 5 p.m.

Reminiscence Theatre TH, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Scrappy Crafters TU, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Woodcarving MO, 6 - 7:30 p.m.; TU, 9 - 11 a.m.

Zentangle Jun. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

FUN & GAMES EDUCATION & DISCUSSION American History with Rick Owens May 1 & 15 Book Club Discussion Group 1st TU, 4 - 5 p.m.

Coffee and Conversation WE, 9 - 10 a.m.

DCDLibrary on Wheels May 13, Jun. 3 & 24, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Downsizing/Upgrading Your Home May 5 or Jun. 2, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Legal Aid May 28 & Jun. 25, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appt.

Mind Aerobics FR, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Something to Think About May 7 & Jun. 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Think Positive! May 8 & Jun. 12, 10 - 11 a.m.

Billiards Available all day, every day Bingo WE & FR, 1 - 3 p.m.

Bridge (ACBL) 3rd TH, 12 - 4 p.m.

Bridge (Advanced) FR, 1 - 3 p.m.

Bridge (Duplicate) TU, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Bridge (Open Play) MO & FR, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dominoes TU & TH, 1 - 3 p.m.

Euchre MO, 1 - 3 p.m.

Evening Euchre Club WE, 5 - 7:30 p.m.

GingerSnaps TU, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Hand and Foot MO & WE, 1 - 3 p.m.

Mah Jongg WE, 1 - 3 p.m.

Old-Fashioned Sing-Along Jun. 26, 10 a.m.

Table Tennis Available every day, hours vary

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS

ON THE GO

Chalk Pastels WE in May, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Creative Writing May 18 & Jun. 29, 2 - 4 p.m.

Decorative Plates May 15 & 22, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Decorative Vases May 1 & 8, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Del Chimers Choir TU, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Center Diners May 21 & Jun. 18, 5:30 p.m.

Red Hats May 14 & Jun. 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ROMEO Club May 5 & Jun. 2, 12 - 1 p.m.

Trips can be found on page 18.

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HAPPENINGS AT THE CENTER Special Events MAY 4

Woodcarving 101 Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18, 4 - 6 p.m.

MAY 7

Arthritis Solutions with Dr. Armstrong May 7 at 6:30 p.m. & June 17 at 10 a.m.

MAY 12 Monthly Potlucks May 12 & June 9 at 12 p.m.

MAY 13 Exercise Mythology Wed., May 13 thru June 3, 5:15 - 6 p.m.

MAY 16 USO Swing and Sway Senior Prom May 16, 5 - 9 p.m.

JUNE 3 Garden Jewelry Wed., June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 9 Investment for the Long Term Jun. 9 at 10 a.m. & Jun. 23 at 3 p.m.

JUNE 12 Best Little Pig Roast June 12, 4 - 8 p.m.

JUNE 29 Creative Writing Guest Speaker Mary Nice June 29, 2 - 4 p.m.

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On the Go! Your Source for Day Trips and More Cincinnati Reds Baseball Join your friends to see MLB’s oldest team – the Cincinnati Reds! Seats are on the third base line.

Date: Sunday, May 17 Time: Bus leaves at 9 a.m.

Fee: $50 per person

Lake Erie Put-In-Bay Join us as we take the “Jet Express” to Put-In-Bay, where we will take a golf cart tour, have lunch, and explore what the island has to offer!

Date: August 6 Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fee: $98 per person

Golden Marathon Hiking Trip In partnership with Preservation Parks, travel to Flint Ridge Nature Preserve for a guided tour of the quarry pits and hike through the beautiful forest. Enjoy a boxed lunch and knap a piece of flint or make an arrowhead.

Date: Monday, June 8 Time: Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m.

Fee: $40 if you register by May 8; $45 after May 8

Watch for details about upcoming trips, including trips to the Best of Michigan (July 7 - 10), Blennerhassett Island (July 9), and Chicago (August 10 - 15). To register for a trip or for more information, call (740) 369-5133, stop by the enrichment center, or visit www.MySourcePoint.org.

Amish Wedding Feast Learn more about Amish wedding customs! This tour includes a carving demo at Lamp Light Candle, lunch, and shopping at Heimi’s Cheese and Kauffman Country Bakery, the village of Berlin, and Breitenbach Winery.

Date: June 10 or 11 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fee: $75 per person Nautica Queen Cleveland’s luxury cruise ship features lavish buffets, spectacular views, and unsurpassed service.

Date: Thursday, June 25 Time: TBD; check at front desk Fee: $59 for transportation, lunch, and cruise Evening Safari at the Wilds The Wilds is a private, non-profit conservation center located on nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed mine land in rural southeastern Ohio. It was created as the conservation center of the future by a group of civic and political leaders and zoo professionals. Join us as we take in the views and animals at sunset.

Date: July 23 Time: 4 - 11 p.m.

Fee: $87 per person

Come See What Everyone’s Talking About!

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Visit us Today!

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Clubs in Your Community ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENS

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

WESTERVILLE AAUW

Ashley Villa, 240 S. Main St., Ashley Meeting: 3rd MO, 12 p.m.

Contact: (740) 747-2658

www.lwvdelawarecountyohio.com Contact: Trish Bishop at (614) 394-8339 or lwvdelawarecountyohio@gmail.com

BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENS

OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC.

Westerville Area Resource Ministry 175 E. Broadway Ave., Westerville Meeting: 2nd TH, 7 p.m.

Contact: Jerri Furniss at (614) 937-4427 or jfurniss@culterhomes.com

Buehler’s Community Room 800 W. Central Ave., Delaware Meeting: Every MO, 1 - 4 p.m.

Contact: Bob Burr at (740) 369-0652

Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st WE, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Contact: Connie Kimmins at (614) 204-5289

BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENS

PJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., Sunbury Meeting: 1st TH, 11:30 a.m.

Contact: Jane Cook at (740) 936-5109 or Sharon Souder at (614) 855-9243

Ostrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, Ostrander Meeting: 4th TH, 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes on other TH; birthday celebrations on 2nd TU Contact: Fredde Wray at (937) 644-2845 or fjwray@yahoo.com

DELAWARE AAUW www.delohioaauw.wordpress.com Contact: Roberta Clark at (740) 363-3965

DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS Dublin Community Recreation Center 5600 Post Road, Dublin Meeting: 2nd MO, 11:15 a.m.

Contact: Wanda Kamler at (614) 410-4550

GENOA TWP. SENIOR CITIZENS Genoa Community Building 5111 S. Old 3C Hwy., Westerville Meeting: 2nd TH, 12 p.m.

Contact: Bill Brown at (614) 882-1034

HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUP SourcePoint, Fireside Room 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Meeting: 2nd TU Contact: Barb Spellman at (740) 369-3500

PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENS Prospect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., Prospect Meeting: Every TH, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Contact: Marjorie Fox at (740) 360-8639

IS YOUR CLUB MISSING FROM THE LIST? Send the club info, including meeting time and place, to alison@MySourcePoint.org

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Find Comfort and Strength in Local Support Groups ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)

Meeting: 2nd TH, 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 2nd TU, 1 - 2:30 p.m. at Asbury UM Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., Delaware Contact: Bernie Sanders at (740) 363-1365 or bsanders@alz.org

Meeting: 1st TH, 6 - 8 p.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware Contact: Thom at (740) 815-5809 or Ron at (740) 815-3837

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

Meeting: 2nd TU, every other month, 9 - 10 a.m. or 6 - 7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 363-6677

Meeting: 2nd & 4th TH, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at 325 S. Sandusky St., Ste. 305, Delaware Contact: (740) 815-1767

CARING AND SHARING

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Meeting: 1st & 3rd MO, 1 - 2 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: SourcePoint at (740) 369-5133

Meeting: 3rd TU, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at 325 S. Sandusky St., Ste. 305, Delaware Contact: (740) 815-1767

You can make a difference in your community.

IT’S EASY TO GIVE. Your donation to SourcePoint supports programs and services for individuals 55+ in Delaware County. This includes Meals On Wheels, health screenings, volunteer opportunities, transportation to doctors’ appointments, social and educational programs, information and referral services, and much more.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 3rd WE at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware Contact: Kathy Kotowski at (614) 846-8009

SUNBURY DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: Sunbury United Methodist Church Contact: (614) 443-2584

THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Meeting: TH, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., Delaware Contact: Georgeanna Mills at (740) 881-4497 ARE WE MISSING A GROUP? Send the information, including meeting time and place, to alison@MySourcePoint.org

Delaware Court - Where Caring Comes First

Skilled Nursing & Therapy Services Provided with the comforts of home!

Schedule a tour and learn about our Return to Home services by calling (740) 369-6400.

(740) 363-6677

www.MySourcePoint.org Formerly known as the Council for Older Adults, SourcePoint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All or part of your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor.

4 New Market Drive, Delaware, Ohio 43015 • (740) 369-6400 www.delawarecourt.com

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“Dining In” at the Library Nicole Fowles, Communications Manager Delaware County District Library How many times in the last month can you say you sat down and had a home-cooked meal at the kitchen table? Between 1965 and 1992, home food preparation fell steadily as eating out consistently increased. While we do have many restaurants with delicious food located here in Delaware County, the act of cooking at home is becoming a dying art, sometimes only perpetuated through the older generations and adherence to a family tradition.

Although this trend seems to have leveled off since 1992, still only about half of all Americans cook at home on any given day. Additionally, and maybe not surprisingly, the health habits of people who frequently cook meals at home are far superior to those who cook less. Because of this, the USDA and other organizations are encouraging Americans to get back in the kitchen (and to bring the kids!).

Fortunately, a relationship to food is prominent among current adult programming trends in libraries. Part of the Delaware County District Library’s mission is to provide an inviting environment that encourages reading, learning, community discussion, and lifelong discovery. We are proud to be recognized for improving the quality of life for Delaware County residents, and what better way to do so than with food?

Ostrander Branch Library Manager Harla Lawson and Orange Branch Library Assistant Manager Sara Kennedy began their cookbook clubs in 2012. Library patrons were invited to take home a copy of the month’s selected title and experiment with the various recipes. On the night of the club, patrons baked, broiled, and prepared dishes from the book to bring and share potluck-style with the other participants.

Since its original inception, the Cookbook Club’s popularity has spread to all four library branches, and has even become popular among one of our outreach stops at the Riverside Landing at Delaware Place community. Librarians have found that food brings people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds together and exposes us to culture we might not be aware of otherwise.

Patrons have tackled recipes by popular chefs such as Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, the Pioneer Woman, and many more. They’ve learned techniques including how to barbeque, cook on a budget, prepare ethnic cuisine, and slow cook.

Reference Specialist Luke Powers has found in his programs that food is universally relatable. “As humans we all need it to sustain ourselves, but we also enjoy both the process of preparing it and the act of consuming it. It serves as a conversation starter, an activity we can enjoy with family and friends, and a point of relaxation,” Powers said.

Modern libraries are often described as the community’s living room, but with the Cookbook Club and other food-related programs, we can think of them as the community’s dining room.

More than anything, food brings people together and rewards our taste buds with delicious nourishment.

Visit www.delawarelibrary.org or pick up a copy of our Check It Out newsletter and calendar to see what food-related programs we have in store this summer.

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Why the Name Change?

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But in the 23 years that I have been leading the charge for older people in Delaware County, I have learned that keeping pace with change is critical if we are to continue to grow and serve our community in essential new ways.

While our name has changed, we are not changing the fundamentals of who we are and what we are known for throughout the community.

We will continue to focus on providing choices for people as they grow older. We will continue to offer the same high-quality, coordinated home care services that we always have. We will continue to expand supportive services and programs as new needs become apparent. And, we will continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of a rapidly growing and changing population, which includes people with a wide variety of needs and interests. This new brand represents our effort to open our arms wide to all of those who need us – in any number of ways – as well as all of those who want to volunteer to serve their community and be a part of our success. Changing our name symbolizes this next proud step in our evolution to better serve our community with a broader range of choices with just one call or visit to SourcePoint.

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The name SourcePoint represents our role as our community’s central source and starting point for everything needed to thrive after 55!

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What’s in a Name?

In the case of newly named SourcePoint, plenty Jeff Robinson, Editor My Communicator Bob Horrocks wants to make one thing clear right out of the gate.

“The things that are really important to people about this organization are not going to change. We’re changing the name,” said Horrocks, executive director of the newly named SourcePoint, “but we are not changing who we are.”

“We look really different than we did two years ago,” Horrocks continued. “We have come to realize that this is a new organization in a lot of ways, and we need to have a new name.”

Once that realization was made, Horrocks said the organization turned to a group of community professionals to take the next steps.

“We looked to people who have had a long history with the Council and who we have a lot of confidence in, in terms of their professional communications experience and their connection to and understanding of the organization,” Horrocks said. “Then, we asked them to do what they do best.”

The local group volunteered countless hours on the process of rebranding the organization, including coming up with a new name and tagline: SourcePoint – Set your own course to thrive after 55. From there, the proposed name was taken to focus groups for feedback.

“We spent a lot of time with the focus groups, listening to people and having them talk to us about our current name versus the new name,” Horrocks said. “That process convinced us that the name change was a good business decision for the long term.”

Horrocks said the need for a new name was also reinforced by a degree of confusion created by the old name.

“Council for Older Adults was confusing to people because everyone’s definition of an older adult is different. For some it is 85, and for others, 65,” Horrocks said. “People don’t like to be labeled and we heard that loud and clear when we talked to the community.”

Horrocks said he is hopeful that the new name will make it easier “to attract the folks that have stayed away in the past because of our name.”

“We have many examples of 75 and 80-year-olds saying, ‘I’m not old enough to go to that Council for Older Adults,’” Horrocks said.

At the same time, an effort had to be made to not alienate those who, in Horrocks’ words, “already have a lot of ownership in the organization and the (former) name.”

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“We still have a great staff, great volunteers, and great activities and services. All of the things that are really important to those folks are not going to change,” Horrocks said. “Changing the name doesn’t mean we’ll stop doing what we are doing. We simply want to be more inviting and more open to more people.”

The Source of So Much

Aside from the games of pool and Euchre being played, the laughter being shared, and the food being served, it wasn’t what you’d call a typical night at SourcePoint.

Most of those in the group were enjoying the enrichment center for the first time, and with good reason – they hadn’t quite reached that “55 and older” threshold that is required for membership at SourcePoint.

But after experiencing just some of what SourcePoint has to offer, they looked forward to coming back.

“This definitely doesn’t feel like a ‘senior center.’ It doesn’t have that vibe,” said Rhonda Pettit, a Delaware County resident who visited SourcePoint during a recent event for the community to sample some of its offerings. “It’s good to know what resources are here as I look at things down the road. And it’s great to know that it’s in the neighborhood.”

Pettit said she was impressed with the workout facility at the center, and was also glad to learn about some of the classes offered, including the popular New to Medicare sessions.

“I was impressed with what I saw in the Medicare class. That is definitely good information to have for my parents’ sake,” Pettit said.

Kim Bertino and Barb Watson also were impressed with the facility.

They enjoyed a game of pool while learning about the other social activities and classes that are available.

“This is a great place to play pool or cards, or just hang out with friends,” Bertino said. “It’s really a nice place to gather.”

The guests nicely summarized what SourcePoint Executive Director Bob Horrocks has been sharing with Delaware County residents over the

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past month. Despite having a new name – the Council for Older Adults officially became SourcePoint in late April – the organization continues to offer a variety of services, classes, activities, and events designed to benefit all residents 55 and older, whether planning for their own futures or assisting with their parents as they age.

Part of the community outreach surrounding the name change involves communicating with those around age 55 who maybe haven’t visited the organization or become familiar with all that it offers. But it also involves assuring current members that the services and programs provided won’t change. That’s good news for Dianna Wyatt, a SourcePoint client who has relied on the organization to get her to medical appointments.

“I can’t say enough good words about what [SourcePoint] has done for me,” Wyatt said. “The people that pick me up have just been wonderful. I don’t know what I’d have done otherwise because I have nobody to ask, and some doctors charge you $75 or $100 if you don’t show up, and that is just such a worry.”

Wyatt said the rides provided by SourcePoint have been “life-saving” for her, and she wants Delaware County residents to know what a valuable resource they have in SourcePoint.

“Delaware is the luckiest place in the world,” she said. “[The services offered are] top-of-the-line important. There are a lot of people who don’t have rides, and that is just horrible, especially when they are sick. I don’t like to ask for help, but [SourcePoint] is the best thing to ever happen to me.”

Ruth Stichter also has nothing but praise for SourcePoint and the valuable services it offers.

“I was going through a troubled period in my life and my son-in-law and daughter told me about the [enrichment center]. I came up and that day I got a tour, which I found magnificent. I couldn’t believe it,” Stichter said. “I came back, I got set up for classes, and I wanted to do some volunteer work, and [it’s just been] amazing.”

Stichter attributes turning a positive page in her life to her introduction to SourcePoint and their enrichment center.

“I don’t know what I would have done,” she said. “There are people here that love you, they inspire you ... I can’t say enough.”

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Personal Reflection

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To the Person Who Finds This...

Joan Pearse, Arts & Education Manager SourcePoint Everyone can use a dose of inspiration…even when it is from someone we may not know or when we least expect it! (More predictably, you can join the “Think Positive” group, which meets once a month, usually on the second Friday at 10 a.m. in the enrichment center!)

As I was researching class ideas on the Total Brain Health website, I came upon an idea for my creative writing students. It started out, “Pen a Heartfelt Wish.” Interesting, I thought, just in time for my next class. The idea is to write a letter addressed to “The Person Who Finds This.” The theme of the letter is “I Wish for You.” Then, you leave this encouraging letter in the community to inspire someone – a random act of kindness.

What a great idea! I wish I had thought of it myself.

As I read on and dug a bit deeper, I learned that this idea was inspired by the website www.moreloveletters.com. The website was started by a young, just-out-of-college woman living in New York City. She wrote letters and began leaving them in a variety of public places. She shared this on a blog and the rest, as they say, is history. Now people all over the world write letters to encourage others and people can have letters sent to others through the website to encourage them.

I liked this idea, so I invited my creative writing students to give it a try.

Here is one of the letters, written by student Don Pearse: To the person who is reading this letter: I believe there is a reason you are the one who found this letter. I have many things I wish for you, and I hope one or more of them will help you live a more meaningful, happier life.

Here are the things I sincerely wish for you: • Take time to smell the roses, and appreciate the beauties of nature that surround us.

• Give love freely, that you may be loved in return. Pass out free hugs along the way.

• Maintain your sense of humor…smile and laugh as much as possible.

• Find it in your heart to forgive those who have wronged you, to help you gain inner peace.

• By the same token, forgive yourself for things you have done that you are sorry about, for they cannot be undone. Try to make amends if possible.

• May you have the knowledge and will power to ingest only foods

and liquids that are healthy for your body and mind.

• Do whatever exercises you are capable of doing on a regular basis, to keep your body strong and invigorated. Exercise also helps relieve stress.

• Do not procrastinate about visiting your physician and dentist for periodic exams and to expeditiously diagnose and treat any problems you may be having.

• Have an inquisitive mind and never stop learning new things and doing different things, thereby keeping your brain more active.

• Enjoy being kind and helpful to others, which will bring you even more pleasure.

• Always have a dream to chase, for it can never come true if you do not pursue it religiously.

• Having faith in God can be a Godsend as you journey down life’s crooked pathways.

I hope you find these wishes worthwhile, and that they will help you live a happier life. Please share these wishes with others, so they can hopefully also be happier.

May God bless you and keep you.

(I have created this letter and left it for you to find as part of a creative writing assignment from SourcePoint in Delaware County, Ohio. What a wonderful, worthwhile assignment to undertake!)

So, today you are “The Person Who Found This.” Live well and enjoy the simple pleasures in each day of your journey.

Think Positive! A Little Bit of Inspiration – an optimistic and inspiring group discussion – is held on the second Friday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m.

Creative writing is held on the last Monday from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Chatting with SourcePoint’s “Most Frequent Visitor” Jeff Robinson, Editor My Communicator When it comes to visitors to SourcePoint’s “I’ve enjoyed going on the trips they take,” Enrichment Center, you have semi-regulars, Evans said. “I went to Boston and Cape Cod, you have regulars, and you have Larry Evans.

Canada once, Nashville a couple times, MemEvans – a lifetime resident of Delaware Coun- phis. I took a riverboat tour on the Mississipty – made a whopping 221 visits to the enrich- pi. I’ve been to Branson, and the group’s taken ment center in 2014. Had he been there any several day trips.” more, he could have been mistaken for a staff These days, when he isn’t seeing the country member. as part of the various travel excursions, Evans Despite being the undisputed owner of the spends time at the enrichment center, where “most frequent visitor” title, Evans is a bit skep- he’s never without something to do. tical about the accolades.

“I don’t see how I won,” he said.

“Every time I come in it seems like I see the same people.”

The 72-year-old Evans said he averages about four visits per week to the enrichment center. He’s been at least a semi-regular since 2004, when he joined the then-Park Avenue Senior Center. Since then, he’s found plenty of reasons to keep coming back.

“In 2006, they started the hiking club, and I started walking with Larry Evans, SourcePoint member and frequent visitor them,” Evans said.

Evans completed various installments of the Golden Marathon, where partici“I usually spend an hour or so upstairs visitpants hike until they’ve accumulated a total of ing with guys, then I’ll spend an hour down in 26.2 miles. the fitness center,” Evans said. “I use the new “Every three months we start over with a step machine, and really like it. It’s just a nice new series of hikes,” Evans said. “I have a lot of facility, and there are so many good people friends that I met in the hiking club. I like walk- here. And everybody’s friendly. I tell people it’s ing at Deer Haven (Preserve). It’s just a couple a great place.” miles up the road from me.”

Evans said he tries to get to the enrichment Evans said he’s also taken advantage of the center every day during fall, winter, and spring, travel opportunities offered by the center over but when summer rolls around, he said you’ll the years. find him at tractor shows all over the state.

“I show antique tractors and farm machinery,” Evans said. “I farmed part-time for most of my working life, and started collecting seriously in 1992.”

Evans said he worked at the Delaware Farmers Lumber Yard during the early part of his career. He joined Big Bear in 1967, and spent 37 years with the company before it closed.

“I worked in the Big Bear warehouse. We started out on Curtis Street here in Delaware, and in 1970 they moved us to Columbus,” Evans said. “The last store I was in was on Goodale (in Columbus). Big Bear closed in early 2004, and that’s basically when I retired. I joined the center soon after that.”

He’s been a frequent visitor ever since. He said he doesn’t know if he’ll top his record for enrichment center visits in 2015, but he’s already looking forward to some of the activities on his calendar.

“We’re going to an Ohio State football game through the center this fall. It’s the first time I’ve seen an OSU trip offered,” Evans said. “That will be fun.”

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How to Make Your Smart Device Smarter Travis Fordham, Digital Media Coordinator SourcePoint Have you, your parents, or grandparents recently purchased a new Android-based smart phone or tablet? This “breaking-in period” can often be a confusing and frustrating time as you get acquainted with all your newfound device can do. All of the built-in features can quickly become overwhelming, especially if just the basics are enough. A simple way to get help is to download a launcher to the device.

Launchers have become very popular and are the easiest way to customize your Android device(s). They are home screen replacements that change the appearance and performance of your device and allow you to easily toggle back to your original home screen very smoothly.

The following launchers are popular and receive positive reviews. They also feature larger pictures and text, so you or your older relatives may not even need to put on glasses when viewing!

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Simple Senior Phone – This launcher is designed to make everything easier on your Android device. The default features include screen simplification, large icons, and important contacts on the front that update automatically after you install the application. This can be very helpful for seniors and people with poor eyesight. Also, it has a built-in option to block annoying users and apps on the device.

Big Launcher – Similar to the previous two launchers, this award-winning application will magnify everything on your smart phones and tablets. The custom-designed interface will bring all the important apps, contacts, and emergency (SOS) buttons to the home screen. Dialers, messages, and the entire interface will be revamped to reveal a large, clear view for easy reading. It also includes a clever magnifying glass function for reading tiny print on any document. The app has both free and premium versions.

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We Hold Our Providers to the Highest Standards Robert Horrocks, Executive Director SourcePoint Welcome to “Ask Bob,” where Bob Horrocks and his staff answer your questions about health and wellness, caregiving, services, and more.

Q: I read an article in the Columbus Dispatch about some local home health care agencies committing fraud. How does SourcePoint protect its clients from these kinds of poor practices?

A: SourcePoint’s Community Support Program is designed to help adults live safely in their own homes with independence and dignity. We provide direct access to in-home care services through our local network of partners, who are held to a high standard of care for our clients. We are proud of our track record of success in providing excellent care – in 2014, less than 0.3% of clients dis-enrolled in the program due to a service concern with a provider. This high standard is maintained by a thorough process of pre-screening and quality monitoring. We reject all applicants who don’t meet our high standard, and routinely review providers to identify emerging problems. When necessary, providers who do not meet our expectations are terminated from providing service to our clients.

The provider application process begins with a one-on-one meeting with our quality improvement coordinator. The application itself requires the provider to submit a comprehensive list of documents including copies of insurance coverage, a worker’s compensation form, a certificate of good standing from the Ohio Secretary of State, and more. Providers also must reapply every two years to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date.

Prior to approval, the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA)

helps us conduct a thorough pre-certification of the provider. The provider’s policies and procedures, personnel files, and Bureau of Criminal Investigation report are evaluated to ensure compliance with SourcePoint’s conditions of participation and service specifications.

If approved, the provider enters a 90-day trial period. The number of clients the provider is permitted to accept is limited and they are monitored closely. Care consultants, our professionally-trained and licensed social workers who work directly with clients, are in regular contact with those clients to help oversee their in-home care services.

After the 90-day trial period is complete, COAAA conducts a post-certification to evaluate the provider’s continued compliance. We continue to monitor the provider at all times and care consultants submit feedback forms based on feedback from their clients. COAAA conducts an annual review and annual satisfaction surveys are completed by clients. Later this year, we’ll introduce a provider report card, which will present information to each provider about the number of clients served, positive and negative feedback received, satisfaction survey results, and other performance measures.

Do you have a question for SourcePoint? E-mail your question to info@ MySourcePoint.org with the subject line “Ask Bob.”

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