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COMMUNICATOR Vol. 26, No. 1

January/February 2018

The Weight-ing Game Looking to lose a few pounds in the new year?

Age-specific advice can make your resolution realistic.

Jeff Robinson, Editor, My Communicator Here we go again.

As the calendar flips to yet another new year, we're busy thinking of all the ways we want to change and improve our lives. For many, particularly if the holidays involved festive parties and even more festive eating, weight loss can be near the top of the resolution list.

But before you embark on an all-out exercise blitz or give the latest fad diet a try, make sure your weight loss plan is best for your age range. What is recommended for someone in their 50s likely isn't the same as what's recommended for an octogenarian.

"As our bodies age, the food choices we make become more important than ever," said Trude Brinley, a clinical dietitian with nutrition services at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware.

"Reasons for this include decline in metabolism, decreased absorption, and increased health concerns. A person in their 50s most likely is very active with family and work. The majority of people in their 70s have raised families and are retired or planning to retire soon. Activity levels tend to decrease with these lifestyle changes."

The Delaware General Health District (DGHD) promotes a healthy weight for all age groups through healthy diet and exercise choices.

"To get to a healthier weight and stay there requires long-term lifestyle habit changes, most often not achieved with short-term popular diets," said Connie Codispoti, a public health dietitian at the DGHD. "Older adults as a group can be very different from each other because of the wide range in ages in that group; anywhere from 55 years on up to those 95-plus. Across that wide age range, nutritional needs, medical conditions, medications, and the ability to move and exercise can be very different."

Codispoti said any individual weight loss plan, at any age, should be overseen by a medical expert. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19...

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January is National Mentoring Month Local programs offer a great way to share life experience with a younger generation.

Jeff Robinson, Editor The dictionary defines the word "mentor" as "a wise and trusted counselor or teacher." Why not plan to spend some of 2018 serving as a mentor to Delaware County youth?

With January being National Mentoring Month, there's no better time to start, and two local programs will help connect you with students who will benefit from your counseling and teaching.

SourcePoint offers a pen pal program that program coordinator Nona Daquila calls "a fantastic way for adults and fifth graders to make a connection through reading."

"Each year the teacher for the program, Amber Bauer of Delaware City Schools, chooses a book that helps the pen pals connect through not only the reading, but also through sharing their disparate experiences to find common ground," Daquila said. "This year, our book is 'Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer,' by Kelly Jones. Each adult is paired with a student, and as they both read the book, the pen pals write four letters to each other."

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In This Issue

What's Inside Featured Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caregiver Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 From the Insurance Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Health and Wellness featuring Delaware Speech and Hearing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 In the News Age-Friendly Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2018 Grant Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Resource Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Puzzle Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In Our Community Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Community Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

My COM M UNICATOR SourcePoint is your primary resource and starting point for professional expertise, services, and programs for Delaware County adults who want to thrive after 55. SourcePoint is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Services and programs are supported in part by the local senior services levy, corporate and private donations, sponsorships, grants, and by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. SourcePoint is a United Way agency.

2018 Board of Directors David Black, Westerville Bill Brown, Delaware Denise Cambier, Delaware Carlos Crawford, Delaware Karen Crosman, Powell Elizabeth Dalvi, Shawnee Hills Anne Farley, Powell Jack Fette, Lewis Center Roger Lossing, Lewis Center John McDavid, Centerburg Jane Nance, Westerville Frank Pinciotti, Lewis Center Trudy Poole, Lewis Center Gretchen Roberts, Powell Richard Roell, Galena Carolyn Slone, Delaware Roger Van Sickle, Delaware The Board of Directors typically meets the last Wednesday of the month at noon. 2018 meeting dates include Jan. 31, March 28, April 25, May 30, July 25, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, and Dec. 19. Members of the public wishing to attend should contact the executive director by calling 740�363�6677.

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AARP Tax Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

My Communicator is published bimonthly by SourcePoint and is made possible through the generosity of advertisers, donors, and volunteers.

SourcePoint In-Home Care and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Enrichment Center Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Volunteer Visions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Nearly 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 and at more than 60 other locations, such as libraries, senior living communities, health care facilities, and nonprofit organizations. To find a nearby pick�up site, contact SourcePoint at 740�363�6677 or visit MySourcePoint.org, where you can read My Communicator online.

On the Road with SourcePoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Session Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

To advertise in the paper, submit articles, or request information, please contact Alison Yeager, marketing manager, at 740�363�6677 or alison@MySourcePoint.org.

Bookshelf featuring Delaware County District Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Puzzle Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The appearance of advertising in this publication does not represent an endorsement by SourcePoint. We reserve the right to refuse advertising from any entity whose mission may conflict with our own.

Personal Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2017 Tree of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Today's Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Featured Events

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New to Medicare morning class

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Caregiver Support Groups

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New to Medicare morning class

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9/11 Speaker Shirley Brooks-Jones

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Caregiver Support Groups

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Breakfast with Bob

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Volunteer Open House

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Boxed Lunch Fundraiser Kick-off

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Free Grocery Pick-up New to Medicare afternoon class Supper Club: Italian Buffet

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Breakfast Club: High School Throwback

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Free Grocery Pick-up New to Medicare afternoon class

Italian Dinner Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5 to 7 p.m.

800 Cheshire Road, Delaware

Feast on a delicious Italian buffet and enjoy entertainment by Museaic!

Sponsored by Hearing Health Solutions

$16.50 per person $7 for children ages 6-12 | Free for children under 6 For paid reservations, go to MySourcePoint.org/supper or call 740-363-6677. Registration ends Jan. 13.

T hank you for your support!

Thanks to the sponsors of our 2017 Impact Lunch: Comfort Keepers of Central Ohio The Inn at Olentangy Trail We appreciate the support of all our community partners in 2017 and look forward to the new year!

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Caregiver Corner

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New Year's Resol-YOU-tions

Clare Edwards, Community Education Supervisor, SourcePoint “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” is a question we dread the entire month of January. But what if you didn’t have to avoid the subject for fear of having to make something up? What if you weren’t afraid to share your goal because you were worried you couldn't accomplish it?

This year, instead of making an unrealistic resolution, make a resol-YOU-tion. Think of something you want to do for yourself, not something you think others want you to do, or that you should do.

This type of commitment doesn’t need to be an overwhelming, time consuming, difficult change. It can be something small, such as taking five minutes for yourself each morning when you wake up. Instead of springing out of bed to get to the first thing on your to-do list, lay in bed and think about something for which you're grateful or take a moment to do some refreshing stretches

before you leave your bedroom.

Doing things you want to do will help your resolution be more personal, enjoyable, and valuable. It will be easier to stick to your plan if you can root your efforts back to your original “why.” Your why is what makes this change in your life important to you. Write down your why when you come up with your resolution, so that you can come back to it if it starts to slip down on your list of priorities.

Here are some other ideas to help you get started on finding the right resolution for you: 1. Get more sleep.

2. Drink more water.

3. Walk more.

4. Spend more time with friends, whether by phone, email, or in person.

5. Read more.

6. Explore more.

7. Think positive.

8. Practice gratitude.

9. Spend time in nature.

10. Pursue a new hobby or get back into an old one.

11. Let go of things you cannot control.

12. Meditate.

13. Stretch.

14. Join a club.

15. Listen to motivating music.

16. Do something nice for yourself on a weekly basis, such as lunch out with friends or a manicure.

17. Enjoy meals.

18. Try new recipes.

19. Practice forgiveness.

20. Meet new people.

Whatever you decide to do with your new year, remember a resolution is an item on your to-do list for that first month of the year, but a resol-YOU-tion is a commitment to yourself to take advantage of 365 opportunities in 2018!

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From the Insurance Desk

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2018 Medicare Costs at a Glance Paula Dean and Charlotte Pritt, Insurance Specialists, SourcePoint Happy New Year! Now that Medicare open enrollment is over, the holidays are behind us, and the new year is here, let’s take a look at what Medicare Parts A and B will cost you in 2018: Part A premium

Most people don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A, which is sometimes called “premium-free.” If you buy Part A, you’ll pay up to $422 each month, which is the standard Part A premium if you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters.

If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard premium is $232.

Part A hospital inpatient deductible and coinsurance

You pay: • $1,340 deductible for each benefit period.

• Days 1-60: No cost for coinsurance for each benefit period.

• Days 61-90: $335 coinsurance per day of each benefit period.

• Days 91-150: $670 coinsurance per each “lifetime reserve day” after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime).

• Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs.

Note: Unless medically directed otherwise, you pay for a private room, as well as for privateduty nursing and a TV or phone in your room.

Part B premium

Part B deductible and coinsurance

The standard Part B premium amount is $134 or higher, depending on your income. However, some who get Social Security benefits will pay less than this amount: $130 on average.

It costs $183 per year. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services, outpatient therapy, and durable medical equipment. You pay nothing for Medicare-approved clinical lab services.

Additional Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) cost information: Home Health Care: • No cost for home health care services.

• 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for durable medical equipment.

Hospice Care: • No cost for hospice care.

• You may need to pay a copayment of no more than $5 for each prescription drug and similar products for pain relief and symptom control while you're at home. In the rare case your drug isn’t covered by the hospice benefit, your hospice provider should contact your Medicare drug plan to see if it's covered under Part D. • You may need to pay 5 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for inpatient respite care.

• Medicare doesn't cover room and board when you get hospice care in your home or another facility where you live, such as a nursing home.

Mental Health Inpatient Stay: • $1,340 deductible for each benefit period.

• Days 1–60: No cost for coinsurance per day of each benefit period.

• Days 61–90: $335 coinsurance per day of each benefit period.

• Days 91 and beyond: $670 coinsurance per each "lifetime reserve day" after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime).

• Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs.

• 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for mental health services you receive from doctors and other providers while you're a hospital inpatient.

• Note: There is no limit to the number of benefit periods you can have when you get mental health care in a general hospital or psychiatric hospital; however, there is a lifetime limit of 190 days.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Stay: • Days 1–20: No cost for each benefit period.

• Days 21–100: $167.50 coinsurance per day of each benefit period.

• Days 101 and beyond: all costs.

• Note: Your doctor may order observation services to help decide whether you need to be admitted to the hospital as an inpatient or can be discharged. During this time, you're considered an outpatient—you can't count this time towards the three-day hospital stay needed for Medicare to cover your SNF stay.

Questions? Call us at 740-363-6677 or register for a free Medicare workshop at MySourcePoint.org/insurance.

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Health and Wellness

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All Ears for New Year’s!

Kelly Young, Clinical Audiologist, Delaware Speech and Hearing Center The holidays are meant for visiting with family and friends; however, if you have hearing difficulties, it can be frustrating to communicate with others, no matter how much you enjoy their company.

Do you have trouble understanding others when there’s background noise? Does it sound like others are mumbling when they speak? Do you find yourself turning up the TV volume louder?

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 30 million Americans have hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids. That’s a staggering statistic! Untreated hearing loss can often result in social isolation, loneliness, and depression—all the more reason to seek treatment.

Hearing is sometimes described as a “use it or lose it” sense. It’s a common phrase that means if you aren’t actively using your hearing, you are more likely to lose it. The sooner you address your hearing loss, the better the outcome is likely to be.

When the nerves in the hearing system are damaged, it results in a notable decrease in hearing. The longer the nerves are damaged and deprived of stimulation by processing sounds, the more distorted those sounds will become. That’s why it’s important to take action when you first notice hearing loss.

The first step to treating your hearing loss is to meet with an audiologist for an evaluation. The audiologist will help guide you to the best treatment plan for your specific hearing loss. The right treatment depends on a number of factors, including severity of hearing loss, the underlying cause, type of hearing loss, and your lifestyle.

Hearing aids are not a one-size- making a purchase. fits-all solution, nor are they If you had difficulty hearing your family and a miracle cure. However, friends over the holidays, I encourage you to they often are the best take the first step and contact an audiologist. route for improving The Delaware Speech and Hearing Center your communication has offices in Powell and Delaware and abilities despite any can provide a hearing evaluation and hearing loss. consultation regarding hearing aids. Learn Hearing aids come more about our services at delawareshc.org in a variety of colors, or call 740-369-3650. styles, and sizes, and Many people delay seeking treatment offer different price points for hearing loss out of denial, fear, or based on the features you embarrassment. But hearing loss is well want or need. Newer hearing understood in the medical field and that aids can directly connect to your means effective hearing loss treatments are iPhone for improved listening for phone available. Make a resolution to address your calls and media streaming. Some models hearing needs in 2018! of hearing aids come with rechargeable batteries, so there is no need to change them.

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In the News

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SourcePoint Leads Age-Friendly Project in Delaware County SourcePoint, in collaboration with the Delaware General Health On Nov. 6, Delaware County Commissioners Jeff Benton, Barb District, and with the support of the Delaware County Commissioners, Lewis, and Gary Merrell, signed an official proclamation endorsing seeks to designate Delaware County an Age-Friendly Community, and supporting the initiatives lead by SourcePoint. according to Robert Horrocks, executive director of SourcePoint.

"As a nationally accredited health district, one of the items we are The World Health Organization, in partnership with AARP, has responsible for is assessing the health of the community, particularly developed a network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities vulnerable populations," said Health Commissioner Shelia Hiddleson. to encourage active aging.

"We're excited to partner with SourcePoint and the Delaware SourcePoint on this initiative General Health District seek to and provide a better insight assist Delaware County leaders on our older residents which in creating a community that can sometimes be a vulnerable supports healthy aging, and in so population." doing, improve the health, wellThe project will take five being, satisfaction, and quality years to complete and begins of life of older residents. Agewith an extensive membership friendly or livable communities assessment, in which the have walkable streets, housing community’s strengths and and transportation options, weaknesses are identified access to key services, and in relation to eight domains Pictured (l to r): Commissioners Jeff Benton and Barb Lewis, Health opportunities for residents of a livable community as Commissioner Shelia Hiddleson, Robert Horrocks, executive director of to participate in community identified by the World Health SourcePoint, and Commissioner Gary Merrell. activities.

Organization. The domains “We're excited by the opportunity to make Delaware County an Age- include outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, Friendly Community,” Horrocks said. “By achieving this designation, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation our communities will be become great places for people of all ages and employment, communication and information, and community to live. Well-designed, livable communities promote and sustain support and health services. economic growth, and they make for happier, healthier residents.”

SourcePoint Awards $626,938 in Grants to Local Nonprofits SourcePoint recently approved funding for 18 nonprofit organizations supporting senior services in Delaware County.

SourcePoint helps fund programs to help address the needs of local seniors. Each year, its Board of Directors reviews grant applications and awards funding to those organizations that provide the most effective services.

Those awarded grants for 2018 include: The Alpha Group, the Alzheimer’s Association, Catholic Social Services, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Common Ground Free Store, Delaware Area Transit Agency, Delaware County Juvenile and Probate Court, Delaware Speech and Hearing Center, Drug-Free Delaware, Employment for Seniors, Grace Clinic, HelpLine, the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Lutheran Social Services, the OhioHealth Foundation, People In Need, and Willow Brook Christian Services.

“Through this grant money, our partners make a difference addressing the needs of older adults throughout Delaware County,” said Bob Horrocks, executive director of SourcePoint. “Providing funds to support programs already in place is far more cost-effective than starting a program from scratch. We have some fantastic resources in the county and we’re proud to partner with these organizations.”

For more detailed information on the 2018 grantees, go to MySourcePoint.org/news.

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Buy Lunch for Your Crew March 20-22 Kim Schuette, Director of Communications & Development, SourcePoint Buy a boxed lunch for you and your colleagues to support our Meals on Wheels program. This is our fourth annual Meals on Wheels fundraiser, and with your purchase of a delivered boxed lunch, you’ll aid our work of bringing nutritious meals to homebound seniors throughout Delaware County.

If you're planning a staff retreat, office party, or other type of lunchtime special event March 20, 21, and 22, please consider our Meals on Wheels Boxed Lunch Fundraiser to feed your team. For more information, please contact Mary Homan at 740-203-2357 or mary. homan@MySourcePoint.org. Beginning in February, you can place your orders online at MySourcePoint.org/lunch.

We also are looking for corporate sponsors for this event. If you would like to support the Meals on Wheels program in Delaware County as a sponsor, contact me at 740-203-2437 or kschuette@ MySourcePoint.org.

THANK YOU TO LEAF RAKING DAY VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS! What a wonderful morning for our Leaf Raking Day Nov. 11 despite the chilly weather. More than 375 volunteers raked leaves for 58 of our In-Home Care Services clients and also around SourcePoint. A big thank-you to our sponsors Ohio Living Sarah Moore and Powell Area Garden Club and to Michael Bean from Keller Williams Excel Realty, Mark Yoder of Yoder Landscaping, Lowes–Polaris, and Kroger– Columbus Pike for their in-kind contributions.

TREE OF LIGHTS MADE BRIGHTER BY YOUR GIFTS Join with us in recognizing our Tree of Lights sponsors and the many people who honored their loved ones by designating lights on our tree Dec. 11. Our generous sponsors included Interim HealthCare, Country Club Rehabilitation Campus, and Ohio Living Sarah Moore. Special thanks go to Pastor Desiree Caluza, Country

Club Rehabilitation Campus for the holiday treats, and to the Golden Notes and DelChimers. Please take a moment to reflect on the names of those honored on page 26.

EVENT AND PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE SOON More than a dozen events will be available for sponsorship during 2018 and they offer excellent opportunities for your business or organization to market to individuals 55 and older in Delaware County.

The line-up includes our popular dinners and dances, Health & Wellness Expo, Grandparents Day, and Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

New this year, we’re adding Breakfast Club events for early-rising seniors on select Saturdays. We also will be offering sponsorships for our fundraisers to support our Meals on Wheels, in-home care services, caregiver support, insurance education, and other vital SourcePoint programs.

If you want to increase brand awareness and interact with a fastgrowing population in Delaware County, we can offer you many exciting options. Full sponsorship program details will be available in January online at MySourcePoint.org/sponsorship. You also may contact me at 740-203-2437 or kschuette@MySourcePoint.org for more information.

LEAVE A GIFT OF HEALTHY AGING TODAY Have you thought about continuing your philanthropy beyond your lifetime by crafting a legacy of giving that reflects your charitable values?

You can establish a planned or legacy gift naming SourcePoint as a beneficiary. By creating a gift today for tomorrow you will support SourcePoint’s mission and ensure your values live on.

Charitable gifts help you meet your current philanthropic goals and extend your generosity well into the future. There are different financial vehicles for you to consider when creating a legacy gift. You can name a charity on the beneficiary form of a savings, checking, life insurance form, or pension account; remember a charity in a will or living trust; or set up a charitable life-income trust.

SourcePoint would be honored to be included in your legacy with a planned gift. We will recognize your generosity by including you in the Park Avenue Society, which recognizes individuals who have declared their intent to make a legacy or planned gift to the agency; or the Cheshire Society, which recognizes those from whom we have received a planned gift.

If you would like to have a discussion about making a legacy gift to SourcePoint and learn more about the different financial vehicles available, please contact Development Officer Julie Z. at 740-2032420 or jzdanowicz@MySourcePoint.org.

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Puzzle Page

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Sudoku #1 Level of difficulty: Easy 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 Level of difficulty: Medium

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 23

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In Our Community

Support Groups ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 10–11:30 a.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; 2nd Thursday, 10–11:30 a.m. at Willow Brook Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 3rd Tuesday, 1–2:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 55 W. Lincoln Ave., Delaware Contact: 740-363-1365 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 9–10 a.m. or 6–7 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware; 3rd Monday, 3–4 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury; 4th Wednesday, 2–3 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell Contact: 740-203-2399 CARE/SHARE/CONNECT Meeting: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 1–2 p.m. at SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Contact: 740-363-6677 DELAWARE MIGHTY SOULS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) Meeting: 1st Thursday, 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 MEMORY LOSS EMPOWERMENT GATHERING Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. at Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Parkway, Powell Contact: Anne Farley at 614-356-9810 NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 2nd Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Maryhaven, 88 N. Sandusky St., Delaware; 4th Thursday, 6 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Delaware Contact: Becky Becker at 740-815-1767

My COM M UNICATOR NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. at NAMI, 560 Sunbury Road, Delaware Contact: Becky Becker at 740-815-1767 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meeting: 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road, Delaware Contact: Kathy Kotowski at 614-846-8009 THURSDAY NIGHT TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Meeting: Monday, 5:45–6:45 p.m. at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 41 Hodges Road, Delaware, and Thursday, 6–7 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 51 W. Central Ave., Delaware Contact: Georgeanna Mills at 740-881-4497

Community Clubs ASHLEY SENIOR CITIZENS Ashley Villa, 240 S. Main St., Ashley Meeting: 3rd Monday, 12 p.m.

Contact: 740-747-2658 BELLPOINT SENIOR CITIZENS Contact: Bob Burr at 740-369-0652 BIG WALNUT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB PJ’s Pizza, 571 W. Cherry St., Sunbury Meeting: 1st Thursday, 11:30 a.m.

Contact: Virginia Helwig at 740-965-9636 DUBLIN COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS Dublin Rec Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin Meeting: 2nd Monday, 11:15 a.m.

Contact: Wanda Kamler at 614-410-4550 DELAWARE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Brook Way, Delaware Meeting: 2nd Friday in March, June, September; 1st Thursday in December Contact: Pat Bateman at 614-776-1339

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

Contact: Bill Brown at 614-882-1034 HYATTS AREA SENIOR GROUP SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware Meeting: 2nd Tuesday Contact: Barb Spellman at 740-369-3500 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS lwvdelawarecountyohio.com Contact: Trish Bishop at 614-394-8339 or lwvdelawarecountyohio@gmail.com OLENTANGY AREA SENIORS, INC. Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Road, Lewis Center Meeting: 1st Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Contact: Patricia Fitch at 614-854-0855 OSTRANDER SENIOR CITIZENS Ostrander Community Center 3737 Ostrander Road, Ostrander Meeting: 4th Thursday, 1 p.m.; euchre and dominoes every other Thursday; birthday celebrations 2nd Tuesday Contact: Harla Lawson at 614-570-8978 or hlawsite@gmail.com PROSPECT SENIOR CITIZENS Prospect Senior Citizens Building 318 N. Elm St., Prospect Meeting: Every Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Contact: Rick Willey at 740-494-2989 WESTERVILLE AAUW Westerville Area Resource Ministry 150 Heatherdown Drive, Westerville Meeting: 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.

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Beginning in February, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program coordinator and IRS-trained tax counselors will help prepare taxes for individuals who need assistance with their federal and state tax returns. This service is provided by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. Please wait to schedule your appointment until you have received all of your tax paperwork.

On the day of your appointment, you must bring your photo ID, Social Security card, SSA-1099 form, 2017 tax return, W-2s, 1099s, and 2017 receipts for deductibles.

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IN-HOME CARE & NUTRITION Winter Ready, Winter STEADY Winter can be a lovely time of year, but snow, sleet, and icy roads and walkways can make getting around not only challenging, but dangerous. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospital visits, and wintry conditions raise the potential of taking a life-changing tumble.

Here are some simple tips from the STEADY U Ohio initiative to help you be steady on your feet this winter season: • Allow extra time to get places in the winter. If you don’t feel safe, ask for help.

• When conditions are icy, walk with a buddy or carry a cell phone.

• Assume surfaces that look slippery are slippery and find another way.

• Keep rock salt, sand, and a shovel available near entrances to your home.

• Carry a small bag of sand or rock salt in your coat pocket for when you're away from home.

• Don’t try to walk in more than an inch of snow to avoid tripping.

• Bundle up, but make sure you can see in all directions and move freely.

• Wear winter boots that fit well and provide more traction than tennis or dress shoes.

• Check that the rubber tips on canes and walkers are in good repair.

• Increase the lighting in your home with extra lamps and by using the highest wattage bulbs recommended for your fixtures.

• Keep space heaters, cords, and blankets out of walkways. If you must use throw rugs on cold floors, secure them to the floor with tape.

Visit steadyu.ohio.gov for more tips and resources to prevent falls.

SOURCEPOINT'S SNOW SHOVELING SERVICES SourcePoint teams with the Delaware County Juvenile Court to provide snow shoveling services at no cost to Delaware County residents age 55 and older. To learn more, call 740-363-6677.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MARCH 20-22 Support Meals on Wheels in our community by treating your group to lunch through SourcePoint's fourth annual Boxed Lunch Fundraiser. Details coming in February at MySourcePoint.org/lunch.

The Magic of Meals on Wheels Karen Pillion, Nutrition Manager, SourcePoint

Adequate nutrition is an important factor for maintaining your independence. Healthy eating can increase mental abilities, improve overall health, and help manage day-to-day living.

SourcePoint’s Meals on Wheels program ensures that seniors have access to adequate nutrition, even when family support, mobility, and resources are lacking.

At SourcePoint, we take your nutrition needs seriously. Each of our six menus is prepared by our food service manager and then forwarded to a registered dietitian to ensure each meal meets one-third of the daily nutrition requirements for older adults. Those nutrition requirements include calories, protein, fat, fiber, and multiple vitamins and minerals.

It takes an army of professional chefs and volunteers in SourcePoint’s kitchen to provide nine delicious, nutritious, and visually appealing meals each day. It's our goal to provide meals made from at least 80 percent scratch cooking, using only the freshest ingredients. Menu items range from comfort foods, such as meat loaf and potatoes, to more sophisticated dishes, such as Vietnamese Pork with super greens. Special and therapeutic meals also are available, such as carb-controlled, low-sodium, and pureed, to accommodate individuals with certain medical issues.

Menus are delivered monthly and you're welcome to order from any of them, unless your doctor has ordered a specific diet, such as low sodium or carb-controlled. You can contact nutrition staff Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 740-203-2432 to make changes to your meal choice. We ask that meal changes be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Should you need to cancel your meal, please give us at least 24 hours’ notice whenever possible. This prevents the preparation of food that will be wasted and saves money that can be diverted to other services. However, we understand emergencies occur, so we do accept cancellations until 8:30 a.m. the same day. An annual survey is sent to our Meals on Wheels clients to obtain feedback that helps determine how we may be able to improve our nutrition program. You also are welcome to contact our office should you have any issues with your delivery, food quality, or have any questions.

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IN-HOME CARE & NUTRITION WHY SHOULD YOU USE A CARE CONSULTANT? Potential in-home care clients sometimes ask why they should work with one of SourcePoint's care consultants, rather than obtaining services on their own.

CONVENIENCE Perhaps you would benefit from more than one service—for example, help with housekeeping and personal care, as well as an emergency response system. If you hire separate companies to provide each of those services, you’ll have to coordinate appointments, billing, and customer service issues with each company. But when you work with a care consultant, she’ll handle all the arrangements for you and you’ll receive one simple monthly statement.

SECURITY Our service providers have undergone a detailed review prior to being accepted into our program, and they are reviewed again each year. Every staff member coming into your home has had a thorough background screening as well.

COST SAVINGS Because we receive bids from a number of providers, and because we contract for services for more than a thousand clients, we may offer a more affordable price than you could obtain on your own.

Plus, SourcePoint’s services are available on a sliding fee scale, so your copays will depend on your own financial situation.

TRUSTED EXPERTISE Your care consultant is a licensed professional who specializes in issues associated with getting older. Working one-on-one with you, our care consultants can often spot and prevent problems before they occur. Simple suggestions, such as adding grab bars in a shower or an emergency call button in your home, can help prevent falls and preserve your health.

HOW MUCH DO A CARE CONSULTANT’S SERVICES COST? When you receive services through SourcePoint, you pay only for the cost of the services themselves. Your care consultant’s expertise is available at no charge. Learn more at MySourcePoint.org/care.

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ENRICHMENT CENTER PROGRAMS WINTER/SESSION 1: JAN. 2–MARCH 31 SourcePoint Enrichment Center Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon.

Closed Jan. 2 for the holiday.

Program details are available at MySourcePoint.org/ec. Activities are subject to change. Financial assistance may be available to help cover your costs.

See session highlights on page 22.

AQUATICS Aqua Zumba Tuesdays, 1-1:45 p.m.

Aquatics 1 Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-9:45 a.m.

Aquatics 2 Mondays and Wednesdays, 1111:45 a.m. or 2-2:45 p.m.; or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-9:45 a.m.

Aquatics 3 Mondays and Wednesdays, 1010:45 a.m. or 1-1:45 p.m., or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-10:45 a.m.

Aquatics 4 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-3:45 Personal Trainer Sessions by appt.

Pool Walking Mondays and Wednesdays, 12, 4 and 6 p.m.,Tuesdays 12, 4, and 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, 12, 1, 4, and 6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9, 11 a.m., 12, 1 and 2 p.m., Saturdays, 8 and 9 a.m.

Water Aerobics Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. or Thursdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Water Boot Camp Mondays, 5-5:45 p.m. or Wednesdays, 5-5:45 p.m.

Water Volleyball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., Saturdays, 10 and 11 a.m.

Water Wellness Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m.

ARTS Art For Others Saturdays, Jan. 20 and March 17, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Coloring Club: Create Gorgeous Art Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Create and Pour Tuesdays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 and March 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Creative Connection Fridays, Feb. 16 and 23, 1-3:30 p.m.

Creative Writing Mondays, Jan. 22, Feb. 26 and March 19, 2-4 p.m.

Del Chimers Tuesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.

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

Do For Others II 1st Wednesday of each month, 8-11 a.m.

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

Hand Work with Friends Thursdays, 1:30-3 Knitting Circle Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Liquid Stained Glass Fridays, March 2 through 30, 1-3:30 p.m.

Liquid Stained Glass: Beginner Saturdays, Feb. 3 through 24, 9-11:30 a.m.

Liquid Stained Glass: Tri-Panels Fridays, Jan. 12 through 26, 1-3 p.m.

Make It and Take It Wednesdays, Jan. 17, Feb. 21 and March 21, 1-3 p.m.

Old-Fashioned Sing-Along Fridays, Feb. 23 and March 23, 10-10:50 a.m.

Open Studio Friday, Feb. 9, 1-3:30 p.m.

Painting Group Mondays, 1-3 p.m. and Saturdays, Jan. 6, 13 and 27, and March 3, 10, 24 and 31, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Photography: Digital Camera Coaching Jan. 25, Feb. 22, and March 22 or 29, by appt.

Photography: Lifestyle Photography Thursday, Jan. 25, 1-3 p.m.

Photography: Creative Exposure Thursday, March 22 and 29, 1-3 p.m.

Photography Group Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-3 Pysanka: Ukrainian Egg Art Thursday, March 1, 1-3 p.m.

Quilling Wednesdays, March 7 and 14, 1-3 Quilters Rule Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.

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

Scrappy Crafters Tuesdays, 12-2:30 p.m.

Woodcarving Mondays, 5-7:45 p.m. and Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.

COMMUNITY Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m.

Breakfast Club: High School Throwback Saturday, Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cafe 55 Dining Center Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m.

Choose Your Lifestyle Tuesday, March 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Downsizing Made Easier Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Financing Your Retirement Home Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Dance Club: Swing Into Spring! Saturday, March 31, 6-9 p.m.

Delaware Speech & Hearing 4th Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

DGHD Health Screenings 4th Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Legal Aid by Appointment 4th Thursday of each month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by appt.

Medicare Mini-Workshop 1: Plan Comparisons Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. or March 7, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Medicare Mini-Workshop 2: Supplements Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., or March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Medicare: New To Medicare Classes 1st Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4th Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support: Speech Therapy 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Supper Club: Italian Buffet Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m.

EDUCATION 9/11 Speaker Shirley Brooks-Jones Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Book Club Discussion Group 2nd Monday of each month (Jan. 8, Feb. 12 and March 12), 12-1 p.m.

Guitar Lessons Just Starting: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 5-6 p.m.

Beginner: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 6-7 p.m. Intermediate: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6-7 p.m.

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

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ENRICHMENT CENTER PROGRAMS Preservation Parks Wednesdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 28 and March 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Something to Think About: Critical Thinking Thursday, Jan. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.

Something to Think About: Is Autism Really More Common Today? Thursday, March 8, 6-7:30 p.m.

Talk With The Expert: Ask The Doctor Thursday, Jan. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. or Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.

Talking Tech Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Technology: iPads and iPhones Mondays, Feb. 5 through 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Technology: SourcePoint Online Registration Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Technology Tips: Understanding eBooks Thursday, Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m.

Technology Tips: Fun with Word Thursday, March 22, 2-3 p.m.

Technology: Windows 10 Tuesdays, March 6 and 13, 4-5 p.m.

Think Positive Fridays, Jan. 12, Feb. 16 and March 9, 10-11 a.m.

Van Young: History of the 1960s Tuesday, Jan. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Van Young: Soapbox Discussion Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Van Young: Camp Andersonville Tuesday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

FITNESS Fitness Center Open during center hours.

Boot Camp Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. or 5-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m. or 5:45-6:30 p.m.

Brains and Balance 1 Mondays, 11-11:45 Brains and Balance 2 Wednesdays, 1111:45 a.m.

Dance: Introduction Tuesdays, Jan. 9 through 30, 1-2 p.m.

Dance: Beginner Level Tuesdays, 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Dance: Next Step Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Dance: Performance Practice Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Golden Marathon Outdoor Hiking Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Line Dancing: The Basics Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1-2 p.m.

PACE Tuesdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

Personal Trainer Sessions by appt.

SilverSneakers Cardio Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-9:45 a.m.

SilverSneakers Circuit Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-9:45 a.m. or 10-10:45 a.m.

SilverSneakers Classic Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m.

SilverSneakers Stability Fridays, 9-9:45 a.m.

SilverSneakers Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-11:45 a.m.

Zumba® Gold Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m.

SOCIAL Billiards Available during center hours.

Billiards Tournament Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.

Bingo Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

Bridge (ACBL) Thursdays, 12-4 p.m.

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

Bridge (Open Play) Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Care/Share and Connect Group 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 1-2 p.m.

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

Dining Out: Center Diners 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Dining Out: Red Hats 2nd Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m.

Dining Out: ROMEOS 1st Tuesday of each month, 12:30 p.m.

Dominoes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

Euchre Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

Euchre Club Wednesdays, 5-7:30 p.m.

Fun and Games Luncheon 2nd Friday of each month (Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hand and Foot Canasta Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30-5 p.m.

The Jam Band Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Live on Cheshire Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Mah Jongg Wednesdays, 12-4 p.m.

Member Luncheon 2nd Tuesday of each month, 12 p.m.

Movies Monday evenings, 6-8 p.m. and Friday matinées, 2-4 p.m.

Pinochle Fridays, 1-4 p.m.

Table Tennis (Multiple Tables) Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Table Tennis (Single Table) Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 1-4:30 p.m.

Toe-Tapping Tuesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Unplugged Elastic Band Wednesdays, 1011:30 a.m.

TRIPS Looking for trip information? Read more on page 18 and at MySourcePoint.org/ec.

WELLNESS Acupuncture and Reiki Treatments Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays, 1-4 p.m. by appt.

Healthy U Wednesdays, Feb. 21 through March 28, 1-3:30 p.m.

Massage Therapy Mondays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by appt.

Peace Education Program Mondays, Jan. 15 through Mar. 19, 1-2 p.m.

Self-Compassion: Why It Matters Thursday, March 8, 3-4 p.m.

Taoist Tai Chi® Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 8:30-10 a.m.; or Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m.

Yoga for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers Thursdays, Jan. 25 through March 15, 2-3 p.m.

Yoga: Hatha Mondays, Jan. 8 through March 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Jan. 10 through March 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; or Fridays, Jan. 5 through March 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS Life Changes Bring New Opportunities Jill Smith, Recruiter for Volunteer Services, SourcePoint Sitting across from SourcePoint volunteer, Catherine Schonauer, I couldn’t help but notice her perfectly applied eyeshadow.

“Do you do your own makeup?” I asked.

Considering Catherine is a quadruple amputee, applying eyeshadow is an impressive feat. She removed her prosthetic hands to demonstrate how her arms touch the sensors inside to activate the fingers to clench and unclench. Despite the loss of her hands and feet in July of 2015, Catherine, pictured below with a guest, has served as a concierge volunteer every Friday for the last year, giving tours of the center and encouraging visitors to consider membership or volunteer opportunities. Her son drops her off and picks her up, but with the assistance of an adaptive steering wheel cover, Catherine is practicing driving and plans to transport herself before long.

A decrease in mobility or a dramatic life change, such as the one Catherine experienced, often can lead to chronic loneliness and social isolation. She was a busy working mother raising three teenage sons when a bout of strep throat developed into pneumonia, and then sepsis. With her career on hold, Catherine sought out a meaningful social activity, which she found in volunteering. Her work as a tour guide also aids with her recovery by building stamina and sharpening damaged cognitive functions, such as memory and name recognition.

“I get stronger every day,” Catherine said. “I figured out how to do laundry just this week.”

Besides her work at SourcePoint, Catherine is a certified peer visitor with the Amputee Coalition, visiting with amputees who are still in the hospital.

“I’m there to show them that life doesn’t end with amputation," she said.

Transportation challenges also can be a source of social isolation, especially among seniors. When veteran Meals on Wheels volunteer,

Jim Decker, gave up his car four years ago, he didn’t let that keep him homebound. By using Delaware County's DATA bus system, Jim, pictured at right, became SourcePoint’s number one volunteer sidekick.

“I can’t drive anymore, but I’m still willing to come in and help," said Jim. Most mornings, Jim can be found waiting on the DATA bus at 8:45 a.m. With many years of meal delivery experience under his belt, Jim wanted to use his extensive knowledge of routes to assist other volunteer drivers with their deliveries. He keeps current on road closures and knows all the shortcuts.

“It’s a blessing to have him with me,” said driver Warren Wright. For his part, Jim has found that assisting other drivers is just as fulfilling, and even more fun than delivering meals by himself. Retired since 2009, Jim said, “It’s just nice to get out of the house.”

Most hard-working Americans look forward to retirement. But the loss of routine and camaraderie can lead to loneliness. Sheryl Caldwell had a demanding career as an administrative assistant to the corporate counsel for USA Jet, outside of Detroit, until retirement left her with empty hands.

“Until I found SourcePoint, I didn’t realize that it was something I’d been looking for since I retired from full-time work,” said Sheryl, pictured above. “At 83 years old, I’m so full of energy since I found SourcePoint because there are so many varied activities.”

Her use of a walker curtailed many traditional volunteer opportunities, but, she said, “Because SourcePoint has given me so

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VOLUNTEER VISIONS much, I wanted to give back.”

Sheryl offered to do light office work when staff members become overwhelmed. On the day we spoke, Clare Edwards, SourcePoint's community education supervisor, was setting up Sheryl with a 300-piece mailing project.

“It’s invaluable,” said Clare. “If I didn’t have the help stuffing envelopes, it would take an entire work day that I can’t spare.”

An AARP survey documented a rise in loneliness among those over age 45. Studies suggest that volunteering two hours a week can go a long way towards easing loneliness.

Dawn Carr, of the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy at FSU in Tallahassee, said, “It is beneficial because it tends to require us to use our mind, it requires us to be more physically active, and it almost always requires us to interact with others.”

Besides SourcePoint’s enrichment center, which provides a wealth of social engagement for those 55 and older, the organization’s volunteer program is open to anyone over 18. Don’t let limitations keep you home alone. Come visit SourcePoint and discover the many things you can do.

NEW VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Come learn about volunteer opportunities at SourcePoint, Delaware County's aging services agency, Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. Chat with staff and current volunteers, enjoy light refreshments, and take a tour of the enrichment center.

Orientation and training is provided for all new volunteers.

Current opportunities include: Activity leaders, concierge, fitness center attendants, home chore volunteers, kitchen assistants, Meals on Wheels volunteers, medical transportation drivers, and more.

To RSVP, contact me at 740-203-2368 or jill.smith@MySourcePoint. org. Walk-ins also are welcome!

Learn more about current volunteer opportunities at MySourcePoint.org/volunteer.

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On the Road with SourcePoint SourcePoint offers a variety of day trips and overnight vacations to its members, their family, and friends. Upcoming trips and informational meetings include: Information Meeting: Cruise the Northern Isles Wednesday, Jan. 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at SourcePoint.

Learn more about the July 5-21 cruise with World of Travel.

Promusica Chamber Orchestra: Northern Lights Day trip Friday, Jan. 19. Registration through Jan. 11.

Information Meeting: Springtime Down South and Canadian Rockies by Rail Tuesday, Jan. 23, 10–11:30 a.m. at SourcePoint.

Learn more about the April 29-May 5 trip to the south, as well as the May 30-June 6 train trip in Canada with Wendt Touring.

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or more than 30 years, the Village has been home to older adults who appreciate a faith-based, not-for-profit community that is dedicated to meeting residents’ spiritual, physical, and social needs. In addition to our many amenities and comfortable atmosphere, residents benefit from on-site medical services.

Cold Weather Cooking Day trip Wednesday, Jan. 24. Registration through Jan. 16.

Information Meeting: Bavarian Europe and Albuquerque Balloon Festival Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1–2:30 p.m. at SourcePoint.

Learn more about the Sept. 10-20 European vacation, as well as the Oct. 9-14 trip to New Mexico with Wendt Touring.

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Otterbein University Theatre: The Diary of Anne Frank Day trip Wednesday, Feb. 21. Registration through Jan. 17.

Scioto Downs Racino Day trip Tuesday, Feb. 27. Registration through Feb. 19.

The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum March 12–13 (2 days/1 night). Registration through Feb. 1.

The Taste of North Market Tour Day trip Thursday, March 15. Registration through March 1.

Columbus Symphony: Symphonie Fantastique Day trip Friday, April 6. Registration through March 6.

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Spring at Kingwood Center Gardens Day trip Tuesday, April 10. Registration through March 9.

Springtime Down South April 29–May 5 (7 days/6 nights). Registration through Feb. 15.

Canadian Rockies by Rail May 30–June 6 (8 days/7 nights). Registration through March 1.

Trip details can be found online at MySourcePoint.org/ec.

Questions? Contact Mary Ann Evans at 740-203-2406 or mevans@ MySourcePoint.org.

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My COM M UNICATOR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1: "We lose muscle as we age, and dieting can make that worse because as we lose weight in water and fat tissue, we also lose some muscle," she said. "Weight loss also can affect medications, both in amount and potential interactions with the nutrients that come with increased vegetable and fruit intake."

Codispoti also recommended that older adults get the help of a registered dietitian who can develop a personalized weight loss plan based on age, medical conditions, medications, protein needs, and physical capabilities.

"Based on the older person’s age, the dietitian can determine the person’s calorie and protein needs, the most realistic amount of weight loss over the most realistic amount of time, and look at the person’s medical history, prescriptions, and their capacity for exercise, especially strength training to help maintain or rebuild muscle," she said.

For adults of any age, physical activity is crucial to losing weight and keeping it off, Codispoti said. Medical experts say that sitting is now considered to be “the new smoking” in terms of negative health effects, and some studies have shown that sitting all day can even negate the longevity benefits of a person’s workout.

"Our muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue. Muscles keep us mobile and able to move and burn more calories through physical activity," Codispoti said. "For some time now, studies have shown that older adults even into their 90s can do strength training and rebuild muscle, but the exercises must be done with expert supervision and within their tolerance level or they risk injury."

No matter your age, there is a proper approach to weight loss and experts in Delaware County who can make sure you have the best plan for your needs.

50 AND FABULOUS For those in their 50s, changes in hormones and habits can make weight loss a challenge. But healthy eating habits and regular exercise can play a big role in shedding unwanted pounds.

"There is no 'one best diet' for seniors, but there are guidelines for making sure your nutrition intake is adequate," Brinley said.

An article on today.com cites several focal points for weight loss among people their 50s: Add some spice to your life. A study in the journal "Physiology and Behavior" shows that adding some cayenne pepper to dishes can decrease the desire to eat fatty, sweet, or salty foods, which may

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contribute to keeping your weight down.

Take your time. The article also cites a 2015 study that shows that people who take 30 seconds between bites stop eating when they are no longer hungry, cutting down on calorie consumption. And using a smaller plate for meals can make a smaller portion seem larger. To help ensure you're eating the right foods, plan ahead by making dishes you can freeze and having healthy items (veggie burgers, soups) that you can make quickly.

"For many, reducing portion sizes of their meals is enough. When eating out, share a meal, choose an appetizer and salad, or take half home for another meal," Brinley said.

Keep moving. While you definitely don't want to stop exercising in your 50s (or keep finding excuses not to start), you may want to work with a physician or trainer to determine the best workout plan for your fitness level. Low-impact exercises, such as walking, swimming, and elliptical training, are all beneficial, while weight training is equally important to develop or maintain muscle mass while retaining your metabolism.

"Staying active is important. The first rule is to choose an activity that you enjoy. That way, you will look forward to getting out there and moving," Brinley said.

Eat in peace. We consume up to 25 percent more calories when eating in front of the television when it's turned on. You'll be more conscious of how much you're eating and when you're full, if you keep the TV turned off.

SUCCESS AFTER 60 Unfortunately, maintaining a healthy weight doesn't get any easier as we get older. Web MD states that the keys to keeping the weight off at a younger age still apply here: burn more calories than you take in; eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, beans, low-fat or fat-free dairy, and lean meat and poultry; keep sugars and foods with little nutritional value to a minimum; and avoid any dieting fads, which typically do not have lasting results.

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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE: Exercise is equally important, and in our 60s, keeping muscle mass is crucial to burning calories. The article states that strength training, including weight training, body weight exercises, and classes such as yoga and Pilates, will help offset any loss in muscle that comes with age. Brinley said recommendations for exercise as we age are currently 30 minutes a day, three to four times per week. Just don't overdo it.

Most experts will tell you that hydration is important at any age. But as we progress into our sixties, it may become more difficult to notice when you're thirsty.

Medical professionals recommend 64 ounces of water daily, either by drinking it or consuming foods with a naturally high water content. A good indicator of whether you've had enough water is your urine, which should be a pale yellow color.

Keeping a high metabolism is key to losing weight, and one way to keep it high is to eat smaller meals and snacks throughout the day. Web MD recommends not going longer than three hours without eating, and consulting your physician to see how many calories you should be consuming in a day.

SLIM INTO YOUR 70S According to U.S. News and World Report, more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Those numbers decline slightly among those 75 and older, but slower metabolism and a tendency to live a less active lifestyle as we age means older adults are still susceptible to carrying additional—and unhealthy—weight.

While losing weight is frequently connected with such benefits as improved cardio health and even improved mental health, once we reach a certain age, weight loss also becomes associated with muscle and bone loss, and overall frailty. Some medical experts agree that it isn't entirely bad for someone in their 70s to be somewhat overweight, but not obese, as long as they can keep their risk for heart disease and hypertension to a minimum, cites the magazine article. Having a few extra pounds can be beneficial in case you develop an illness where the treatment plan— chemotherapy, for example—can cause rapid weight loss.

"Our weight goals change slightly as we age," Brinley said, adding that healthy older adults should aim for a body mass index (BMI) of 22 to 24. For a woman 5 feet, 5 inches tall, the healthy BMI number

My COM M UNICATOR would result from a weight between 132 and 145 pounds.

However, if you're in your 70s and your doctor recommends losing some weight, the following tips may be helpful: • Develop a structured exercise regimen, such as working with a personal trainer, and diet plan. Resistance training is especially beneficial for those in their 70s.

• To maintain muscle and bone mass, have plenty of protein, calcium, and vitamin D in your diet. (Many experts suggest those between ages 52 and 75 get .67 grams of protein per pound of body weight—so someone weighing 180 pounds should consume 120 grams of protein per day.)

• Eat smaller portions—with every decade, people need approximately 100 fewer calories per day to maintain their weight, according to U.S. News and World Report.

• Be patient, as any significant change takes time and effort. But don't do more than your doctor recommends.

"Although it is admirable to be weight- and health-conscious throughout our lives, overdoing any aspect is not healthy," Brinley said. "Recommendations for safe, healthy weight-loss are gradual."

To find a registered dietitian for weight loss who can help you navigate some of the aforementioned tips, contact the Delaware General Health District at 740-368-1700 and ask for its Nutrition Counseling Brochure, updated with weight loss and other nutrition and diet services available in Delaware and northern Franklin counties.

To learn more about exercise opportunities available through SourcePoint, including classes, programs, and personal training, call 740-363-6677 or go to MySourcePoint.org.

My COM M UNICATOR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1: The program begins in January each year and runs through April. At the end of the program, there is a party where the pen pals meet in person.

"We've typically always read historical fiction because it related to our age group," said Cathy Taylor, a Radnor resident who's been involved with the program since 2012.

"But this year's party will be at Stratford Ecological Center, so the book has more of a connection to that."

This year's party will allow participants to experience a working farm and meet some real chickens.

Daquila and Taylor both said the program is a great way to connect generations.

"The children get to hear about the experiences of their pen pals growing up, which allows them a glimpse into a past time and what being a child was like in the years before they were born," Daquila said. "And the adults learn what it's like to be a child now, and are introduced to a new world of language, technology, and activities through their pen pals."

"The intergenerational connection is valuable because a lot of students are displaced from extended family," said Taylor.

"Maybe their grandparents live in a different state, or their parents may be separated so they only see one side of their family."

The first letter for this year's program is written by the students and will go out Jan. 11.

"The kids write to us first and tell us their name, hobbies, and about their families," Taylor said. "And we write back the same thing. The next two letters are about the book that we're reading, and the fourth is a 'Goodbye and see you at the party.'"

The adult participants, many of whom are SourcePoint members, have said their experience with the program has made a positive impact on their lives. Daquila said some SourcePoint members are still pen pals with children from years past.

"The bonds created are not only worthwhile, but also are valuable enough to last beyond

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the program," Daquila said.

For more information on the pen pal program, or to get on a waiting list for next year's program, contact SourcePoint at 740363-6677.

Another program that may spring to mind when you think of mentoring is Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), an organization that works to provide children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. Mitchell Briant, assistant vice president of the Delaware County branch of the BBBS central Ohio chapter, said the program can changes lives for the better, forever.

"We are currently serving children in at least one school in all Delaware County school districts through our school-based program," Briant said. "It's a once-a-week program where mentors come into the school and build relationships through activities facilitated by one of our program coordinators."

Briant said there is a need for communitybased mentors who are willing to donate some time to the kids in the program.

"We just ask that a volunteer commit to meeting with the kid twice a month for a minimum of 18 months," he said. "We currently have about 50 kids waiting for a mentor."

Briant said the importance of the mentor-

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student relationship can't be overstated, particularly today.

"Every child needs a mentor, whether it is a sports coach, neighbor, or a friend’s parent," he said. "In today’s world, even more so, it's important that children know that they have someone that can be an advocate for them.

To learn more or to sign up to be a Big Brother or Big Sister, contact Briant at 740369-2447.

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Stay Warm this Winter with Fun Fitness Classes Laura Smith, Enrichment Center Assistant Administrator, SourcePoint Winter/Session 1 programs at SourcePoint run from Jan. 2 through March 31. Whether you're 55 or 85, we have an activity for you! Some of this session's highlights include: Fitness and Aquatics BOOT CAMP Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. or 5-5:45 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m. or 5:456:30 p.m.

We keep you on your toes and challenge you in every class! Workouts are designed to improve your overall fitness—strength, cardio, flexibility, agility, and endurance.

Fee: $75 for the session.

WATER AEROBICS Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Thursdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Low-impact, high-intensity exercises geared for core strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Fee: $37.50 for the session.

Wellness PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAM Mondays, Jan. 15 through March 19, 1-2 p.m.

Helps you discover inner resources and explore personal peace. The curriculum, based on 10 DVDs, examines: Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope, and Contentment.

SELF-COMPASSION: WHY IT MATTERS Thursday, March 8, 3-4 p.m.

Chris Modica, Ph.D., from the school of psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University, hosts a discussion on self-compassion, being kind and understanding towards oneself. What are the benefits? Registration ends March 6.

HEALTHY U Wednesdays, Feb. 21 through March 28, 1-3:30 p.m.

Healthy U is an interactive, small-group workshop proven to give people with long-term health conditions the skills and confidence to better manage their health.

People with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, learn ways to self-manage pain, fatigue, and depression, improve nutrition, and increase physical activity.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND CAREGIVERS Thursdays, Jan. 25 through March 15, 2-3 p.m.

How can yoga help? Yoga activates your inner power of healing, provides inner strength and support, helps you summon the willpower and strength to fight cancer and its side effects, deal with life changes, or support your loved ones, and opens you to the inner wisdom that will guide you in your journey.

Fee: $36 for eight-week series.

Arts LIQUID STAINED GLASS: BEGINNER Saturdays, Feb. 3 through 24, 9-11:30 a.m.

Blend, layer, and discover unique ways to create beautiful effects with glass paint on glass in a 10” x 13” frame. Supplies are provided, except for a hanger.

Fee: $24 for four-week series. Registration ends Feb. 1.

PHOTOGRAPHY: LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY Thursday, Jan. 25, 1–3 p.m.

Amanda Raines presents a workshop on lifestyle photography—informal family portraits and high school senior photo shoots. Registration ends Jan. 23.

Community These programs are open to all Delaware County residents, and are a great introduction to SourcePoint!

SUPPER CLUB: ITALIAN BUFFET Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m.

Bring your family and friends and join

us for dinner! Watch for the special flyer with menu and entertainment details. Net proceeds benefit programs and services that help Delaware County adults thrive after 55.

Paid reservations required.

Fee: $16.50 per person; $7 for children ages 6-12; Free for children under 6. Registration ends Jan. 13. See our ad on page 3.

BREAKFAST CLUB: HIGH SCHOOL THROWBACK Saturday, Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bring family and friends and join us for breakfast, dancing to the oldies, and the classic film that transcends generations, “The Breakfast Club,” rated PG-13.

Fee: $10. Registration ends Feb. 16.

DANCE CLUB: SWING INTO SPRING! Saturday, March 31, 6-9 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Live dance music from 7 to 9 p.m.

Dance partner not required!

Fee: $20. Sign up early—registration ends March 23!

9/11 SPEAKER SHIRLEY BROOKS-JONES Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

On Sept. 11, 2001, Shirley Brooks-Jones was a passenger on Delta Flight 15 from Frankfurt to Atlanta. A few hours into that flight, they were rerouted to Gander, Newfoundland due to the terrorist attacks.

Shirley is one of nearly 8,000 passengers who found themselves essentially stranded in Gander, a town of 10,000, for three days. It proved to be one of the most emotional and enduring experiences of their lives, and lead to a lasting relationship.

Visit the enrichment center at 800 Cheshire Road, Delaware, and take a tour today! Our hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon. Learn more— and take a virtual tour—at MySourcePoint. org/ec.

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"El Paso" by Winston Groom Joe O’Rourke, Adult Services Manager, Delaware County District Library El Paso. Right across the border lies Mexico, and Mexico is embroiled in revolution. The Great War is already raging in Europe, but America has not yet entered that fight. For now, the upheaval south of the border has the country’s attention. Disregarding the tumultuous political climate, American railroad tycoon John “The Colonel” Shaughnessy proposes an illadvised family excursion to visit Valle de Sol, the vast (nearly the size of Belgium) cattle ranch he owns in northern Mexico. Always brash and audacious, the Colonel underestimates the danger posed by the notorious General Pancho Villa, who commands a revolutionary army currently wreaking havoc across the region. The enormity of the danger is made plain when the ruthless Villa and his soldiers raid the ranch and kidnap Shaughnessy’s grandchildren.

Shaughnessy is rich and powerful enough to have the ear of President Woodrow Wilson, but his appeals to the government for help go unheeded. Along with his adopted son, Arthur, father of the abducted Katherine and Timmy, the Colonel musters his own band of adventurers to pursue Villa and rescue the children.

The Colonel and Arthur lead their men, boldly dubbed Shaughnessy’s Partisan Rangers, on Villa’s trail through the mountains, canyons, and deserts of northern Mexico, but Villa knows the terrain and proves elusive. Of course, catching up to Villa is only part of the challenge, for Villa—a man known to deal mercilessly and sometimes gruesomely with any who threaten or cross him—has drastically superior numbers and his men are heavily armed. The Shaughnessys gladly join forces with any allies they can find, including a young bullfighter with his own plans to infiltrate Villa’s army and rescue his wife, another of Villa’s captives. The Shaughnessys and company face a daunting mission, even a foolhardy one, but with their family in danger, what choice do they have?

Groom, although probably best known as the author of the novel "Forrest Gump," is a prolific writer of nonfiction history, and in "El Paso" he expertly works real historical figures into his large cast of characters. Along with Villa, we meet celebrated American author Ambrose Bierce, future Hollywood cowboy Tom Mix, socialist journalist John Reed, and U.S. Army Lieutenant George Patton. The narrative is fast-paced, and the characters are well developed. Arthur especially emerges as a strong and resourceful leader, and Pancho Villa is simultaneously terrifying and pitiable. The story grips the reader as scenes of peril, menace, desperation, and hope play out. Groom does an exceptional job describing the harshness of the natural environment (you do not want to be bitten by a Gila monster) as well as the horrors of armed conflict involving everything from sabers to machine guns.

If you enjoy sweeping historical sagas, dusty-trail Westerns, or against-all-odds adventures, then "El Paso" by Winston Groom is a book you will not want to miss. It is available from the Delaware County District Library in print, audio, and ebook formats.

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Personal Reflections

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The Dreamcatcher Connie Hill, Member, SourcePoint

You may be familiar with dreamcatchers, round hoops with webbing in the center and feather and bead decorations. Although they are based in Native American culture, they were somewhat co-opted by the New Age crowd years ago. I recently found my old dreamcatcher, from my hippy-dippy days, in the back of my closet.

I took it out of the plastic bag I had stored it in and was amazed when a shower of my old dreams fell out and settled gently on the carpet.

I sat down, lifted them in my hands and let them sift through my fingers. Here were all of my good dreams, bad dreams, sweet dreams, and impossible dreams from years ago. I recognized broken dreams, daydreams, and even a pipe dream or two. I was surprised that a few of the nightmares still had some bite when I poked them with my finger.

Finally, not knowing what else to do, I tried to put the dreams back, but they wouldn’t stay. The dreamcatcher had lost its stickiness.

Stymied, I leaned back against the closet door with the dreamcatcher in my hand and closed my eyes. Then I smelled the smoke.

I opened my eyes and found that I was on top of a hill overlooking an Indian village. The smoke was coming from a dozen cooking fires.

I started drifting, without shape or form, into the village. I hovered over a woman dressed in soft doeskin who was grinding corn on a flat stone. Her arm was moving in a circular motion. Stone on stone. She couldn’t see me. I moved through flames without feeling the fire and passed over another woman stirring something in a cooking basket.

An older girl, her hair woven into long braids, scraped fur from a large animal skin with a sharp-edged tool.

The village was alive with laughter and cries from children. There were shouts and pounding hooves as a hunting party with spears and bows mounted their paint ponies. I glanced toward a river bank. Two boys walked toward me with a large salmon suspended on a round stick they held between them. My senses were acute. I heard an eagle keening high in the heavens and felt that I could ride on his wings if he asked me to.

I was drawn into a large teepee. A wizened old woman lay on a pallet of furs and skins. What I took to be a medicine man chanted and danced slowly around her. He threw back his head and cried to his gods and ancestors to protect the spirit that would soon leave her body. I could smell the white sage powder from his rattle as he shook it over her. A blue shadow formed over the woman’s body and rose through the opening in the top of the teepee.

Suddenly a piercing scream rocked the dwelling as the medicine man recognized my presence. Lightning bolts shot from his finger tips and daggers flew toward me from his eyes. A crow mounted on his headdress came to life with talons extended and red eyes aflame. His wingspan filled the universe. The ground began to shake with the force of an earthquake as I heard the terrible rumble of a buffalo stampede. Something struck the back of my head.

With a jolt my head snapped forward and I realized it had slammed back into my closet door.

As I opened my eyes I found that the dreamcatcher was still in my hand. My breathing and heartbeat gradually quieted and I slowly stood up. The dreams which had been scattered on the floor were gone. I carefully returned the dreamcatcher to its plastic bag, but it seemed a little heavier. Then I understood. My dreamcatcher had reclaimed its stickiness and had just captured one more dream.

The Power of Writing

Joan Pearse, Creative Experiences Manager, SourcePoint Writing is difficult for many. Others find it to be fulfilling in ways that are difficult to put into words. How ironic!

The creative writing group at SourcePoint invites you to come and listen as they share their writings. There are so many talented writers in this group, with a variety of writing styles. For me, it's like hearing snippets of 16 different books in one sitting. The writers are all different. Yet, each has something important to say. They weave words in unique and powerful ways, taking us to exotic places with strange and intriguing characters, and to different times—imaginary times, times in history, or back to our childhood.

Creative writing members, Connie Hill and Judy Titus, share their skills here in two very different, yet wonderfully-crafted writings.

Please join the group to write or to listen to the readings. Check out the dates and times for upcoming creative writing classes at MySourcePoint.org/ec or by calling 740-363-6677. You may laugh, cry, wonder, and be inspired in this two-hour class, and I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed!

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The Morning Ritual Judy Titus, Member, SourcePoint

My husband, Jack, and I have come to Florida to escape a long and dreary winter in Ohio. We camp very near the Atlantic Ocean. I spend countless hours walking the beach, basking in the warmth of the sun, and listening to the waves. Here I have discovered that, while my body lives landlocked in Ohio, my soul resides in a great body of water and sings to the rhythm of the waves.

Each morning we arise in darkness at 4:30 a.m. Jack puts coffee on to brew and soon the delicious aroma awakens our senses. We dress quickly, paying little heed to what we are wearing. I fill a thermos with the hot coffee, but force myself to wait for that first cup. As Jack carries chairs, I carry a flashlight and carefully pick our path to the beach.

We settle ourselves at waters' edge and enjoy that first sip of morning coffee. We listen to the sounds of the night and the gentle lapping of the waves at our feet. We speak little but, after many years together, we are comfortable in our silences. Love flows between us like a gentle current. I know that this moment will become a prized memory.

Today is special for it is the Spring Equinox. A day celebrated by ancient man as the end of the barren days of winter, and the beginning of the days of growth and life. We wait in silence for that mystical moment which we share with the ancients. That moment when the sun peeks above the horizon. Only then are we assured of another day of light and life. Only then will we know that our sun, the fiery furnace of our universe, has not deserted us during the long darkness.

I gaze into the darkness and slowly begin to distinguish the separation of sea and sky. Soft pink light appears and spreads as a blush on a young girl's cheek. The darkness around us slowly recedes and at last surrenders to the light. The colors gradually grow ever more intense and I cannot find words to describe them. Within moments the rim of the sun appears. With a cautious, and too brief, glance I can almost see the rays leaping outward into space. As the sun begins its passage across our sky, Jack and I breathe a simultaneous sigh of relief. Another day has begun.

After witnessing this awe-inspiring event, I spontaneously give thanks for the healing powers of the sun and the sea. I am once again left with a great sense of peace and oneness with our universe. Our morning ritual is complete.

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2017 Tree of Lights Tributes Anonymous in Honor of Bob Horrocks

Patti Fifner in Memory of Alice Justen

Marvin Bailey in Memory of Gwendolyn Bailey

Patti Fifner in Honor of Mrs. Betty Fifner

Marvin Bailey in Memory of Dale Bailey

Patti Fifner in Honor of Rose Ann Haynes

Marvin Bailey in Memory of Lucille Bailey

Patti Fifner in Honor of Our “Water Babies”

Marvin Bailey in Memory of Bruce Bailey

Patti Fifner in Honor of Edie Balser

Marvin Bailey in Memory of Mary Bailey

Vicky Flesch in Memory of Joseph J. Flesch, Jr.

Edith Balser in Honor of Gift Shop Volunteers

Steve Gorman in Honor of Enrichment Center Staff

Edith Balser in Honor of SourcePoint Team Members

Steve Gorman in Honor of Piper & Mason Gorman

David Black in Gratitude for SourcePoint Staff

Steve Gorman in Honor of The Gorman & Coburn Families

David Black in Gratitude for SourcePoint Board of Directors

F. Joesph Hage in Memory of Mary L. Hage

Geneva Boehm in Memory of Harold Boehm

Bill Hanning in Honor of James Patrick Hanning

Evelyn & Jim Brookens in Memory of Hazel Feasel

Jim Harter in Memory of Sue Harter

Evelyn & Jim Brookens in Memory of Loma Brookens

Jim Harter in Memory of John W. Harter

Richard Brown in Memory of David Brown

Jim Harter in Memory of Julie E. Harter

Richard Brown in Memory of Charles Warner

Bob Horrocks in Memory of John Horrocks

Richard Brown in Memory of Marie Warner

Bob Horrocks in Memory of Jeanne Horrocks

Sharon Bryan in Memory of Lois Rasnick

Bob Horrocks in Memory of Jack Voltmann

Sharon Bryan in Memory of Mel Turner

Bob Horrocks in Memory of Lois Voltmann

Sharon Bryan in Memory of Mary Bryan

Bob Horrocks in Gratitude for Joan Lawrence

Nancy J. Zaiser Butterfield in Memory of James O. Zaiser

Bob Horrocks in Gratitude for Lynn Dalton

Nancy J. Zaiser Butterfield in Memory of Edwin C. Butterfield

Bob Horrocks in Gratitude for T.J. Salgia

Desiree Caluza in Gratitude for Joanne Smith

Bob Horrocks in Gratitude for Jan Garlock

Marilyn Clark in Honor of Concierge Volunteers

Bob Horrocks in Honor of Martin Janis

Marilyn Clark in Memory of William Tozer

Bob Horrocks in Honor of Arthur Flemming

Marilyn Clark in Memory of Ann & LeRoy Clark

Bob Horrocks in Memory of Lorie Fitzgerald

Marilyn Clark in Honor of EC Special Event Volunteers

Evelyn Jewell-Harmon in Memory of Robert Jewell

Mae Collier in Memory of Huey Clinton Collier

Mary Lois Johnson & Betty Stimmel in Honor of Ginny Barber

Mae Collier in Memory of Russell Clinton Collier

Mary Lois Johnson & Betty Stimmel in Honor of Paula Dean

Carolyn Conley in Memory of Timothy Ray Conley; forever 23

Mary Lois Johnson & Betty Stimmel in Honor of Doris McKee

Lee Ann Derugen in Honor of Bill Burley

Trudi Kilchenmann in Memory of Howard “Howie” Kilchenmann

Lee Ann Derugen in Honor of Margaret Burley

Trudi Kilchenmann in Memory of John Kilchenmann

Laura Emler in Memory of Dave Emler

Trudi Kilchenmann in Memory of Erwin “OPA” Bauer

Robert Erlandson in Memory of Joan Marcia Erlandson

James Kroninger in Memory of Eleanor Kroninger

Patti Fifner in Memory of Fred Fifner

James Kroninger in Memory of Greg Kroninger

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James Kroninger in Memory of Raymond Kroninger

Jeff Pullins in Memory of Theo Davis

James Kroninger in Memory of Ivaloe Kroninger

Jeff Pullins in Memory of Jerry R. Pullins

Joan Lawrence in Memory of Gertrude S. Lawrence

Herb & Kim Schuette in Gratitude for Jerome & Jeanne Sheets

Joan Lawrence in Honor of Wayman C. Lawrence, Jr.

Herb & Kim Schuette in Gratitude for Paul & Elvera Schuette

Joan Lawrence in Memory of Mary Wipf Avoy

Ginny Schwartz in Memory of Taylor Schwartz

Joan Lawrence in Memory of Corine Wipf

Gale Shireman in Gratitude for Patti Fifner

Thomas & Shirley Lenroy in Memory of Mary J. Lenroy

Gale Shireman in Gratitude for Mae Collier

Herb Lucas in Memory of Betty Donihe Lucas

Diana Thorpe in Memory of James M. Thorpe

Craig McCord in Memory of Jim McCord

Luan Uncapher in Memory of Stan Uncapher

Craig McCord in Memory of Holly McCord

Luan Uncapher in Memory of Dale Uncapher

Pat Milner in Memory of Bob Milner

Mary Waggle in Memory of Jack R. Waggle

Pat Milner in Memory of Tim Milner

Mary Waggle in Memory of Karen Sue Waggle

Pat Milner in Memory of Sandra Pendleton Milner

Paul & Karen Waltermeyer in Memory of John R. Bennison

Pat Milner in Memory of Brian Milner

Paul & Karen Waltermeyer in Honor of The Bennison Family

Pat Milner in Memory of Sue Walters

Paul & Karen Waltermeyer in Honor of The Waltermeyer Family

Marilyn Murfield in Memory of Thomas L. Murfield

Paul & Karen Waltermeyer in Honor of The Gee Family

Marilyn Murfield in Memory of Brent W. Murfield

Kristine Wolfe & Ruth Sizemore Speese in Memory of George Speese

Gloria Northrop in Memory of Dave Northrop

Alison Yeager in Memory of Jeffrey L. Dutro

Gloria Northrop in Memory of Joanna Northrop

Alison Yeager in Memory of Frances M. Walsh

Gloria Northrop in Memory of Minnie Opatich

Joyce & Pat Yoakam in Memory of Eleanor Kroninger

Gloria Northrop in Memory of Joesph Opatich

Joyce & Pat Yoakam in Memory of Greg Kroninger

Paula Nourse in Honor of Children

Joyce & Pat Yoakam in Memory of Bob Yoakam, Sr.

Paula Nourse in Honor of Grandchildren

Joyce & Pat Yoakam in Memory of Rita Yoakam

John & Nancy Ogg in Memory of John & Ruth Matheny

Joyce & Pat Yoakam in Memory of Bob Yoakam, Jr.

John & Nancy Ogg in Memory of Herald & Janice Ogg

Joyce & Pat Yoakam in Memory of Kathy DeVictor

John & Nancy Ogg in Memory of Linda Stover

Julie Z. Zdanowicz in Gratitude for Sally Dubanowich

John & Nancy Ogg in Memory of Ronnie Watkins

Julie Z. Zdanowicz in Honor of Jeff Pullins

John & Nancy Ogg in Memory of Barbara Wolfe

Julie Z. Zdanowicz in Gratitude for Chrystal Livermore

John & Nancy Ogg in Memory of Bill Ogg

Julie Z. Zdanowicz in Gratitude for Karen Pillion

Mary Ann Parker in Memory of Dr. William Parker

Julie Z. Zdanowicz in Gratitude for Pastor Desiree Caluza

Phyllis Petruzzi in Memory of Martin J. Petruzzi, Jr.

Karen Zvosechz in Memory of George Zvosechz

Ann Phillipeck in Memory of Anna & Francis Walsh

Karen Zvosechz in Memory of Larry Kappas

Ann Phillipeck in Honor of Francis & Tyler Phillipeck Trudy B. Poole in Memory of Nancy Judd

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Today's Tech

Stay Safe Online

Travis Fordham, Digital Media Coordinator, SourcePoint

A new year is upon us, and I hope this one turns out to be the best one yet for each and every one of you! I'm sure you've seen the increasing number of news stories—online crooks and scammers are as busy as ever, always looking for ways to steal your identity and take your money.

With that in mind, here are 10 New Year’s resolutions that can help protect you, your data, and your financial assets while you’re online:

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1. I resolve to install all Windows and software updates, including my mobile apps, as soon after they are released as possible.

2. I resolve to install an anti-virus program on my computer and mobile devices and keep it updated at all times, as well as to scan my system at least once a week.

3. I resolve to use only secure Wi-Fi networks, especially when accessing or submitting sensitive information online.

4. I resolve to avoid fraudulent emails by never clicking links in an email or text message unless I know with certainty that the link is safe and legitimate.

5. I resolve to enable two-factor authentication on all of my online accounts that support it.

6. I resolve to do my best to avoid the numerous Facebook scams that make the rounds. I also will avoid posting travel plans online, which only serves to inform burglars and other criminals when I am out of town for an extended period of time.

7. I resolve to change my passwords to ones that are more secure, yet easy to remember, and I will not use the same password for every account.

8. I resolve to choose security questions for my accounts that are impossible for someone else to guess.

9. I resolve to stay up to date on my social media privacy settings and check them regularly, especially when a social network undergoes a major update or change.

10. I resolve to never send sensitive personal or financial information to anyone via email. Instead, as suggested by the Federal Trade Commission, I’ll send it by typing the company name into my browser and submitting the information in a secure form on the company’s website or by calling a number I know to be legitimate.

Here’s to a happy, safe, and prosperous 2018 to you and your family!

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