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Mondays: 8:00 A.M. Ceramics 9:00 A.M. Euchre 9:45 A.M Men’s Fellowship 12:00 Noon Bingo 12:30 P.M. ACBL Duplicate Bridge

5:00 P.M. Tai Chi Tuesdays: 10:00 A.M. Chair Exercise Class 10:00 A.M. Knitting & Crocheting 1:00 P.M. Hand & Foot Game Wednesdays: 10:00 A.M. Yoga 1:00 P.M Mahjong 1:00 P.M. Hand & Foot Game

4:30 P.M. Tai Chi Exercise Thursdays: 10:00 A.M. Chair Exercise 10:00 A.M Bible Study 1:00 P.M. Hand & Foot Game

Fridays: 8:00 A.M. Ceramics 12:30 P.M. Dart Ball 12:30 P.M. ACBL Duplicate Bridge 1:00 P.M. Dominoes

2nd & 4th Thursdays – Free Health Screening

Daily Activities

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Dartball Highlights

11/2/18

1st Game: North 2 South 0 2nd Game: North 1 South 3 H.R. Jim 2, Len, Karen, Betty, Lynda 1 RBI. Jim 2, Len, Karen, Betty, Lynda 1 AVE. Jackie 375, Karen 333, Len, Jim 250

11/9/18

1st Game: North 1 South 4 2nd Game: North 4 South 5 H.R. Nancy 5, Joanne 2, Lynda, Bob, George 1 RBI. Nancy 5, Joanne, Bettie, George 2, Lynda, Len, Bob 1 AVE. Nancy 417, George 400, Bob 364, Joanne 273, John 230

11/16/18

1st Game: North 2 South 3 2nd Game: North 1 South 3 H.R. John 2, Len, Jackie, George 1 RBI. Ed, Jackie, John, George 2, Len 1 AVE. George 454, Bob 300, Ed 250, Len 200

11/30/18

1st Game: North 1 South 2 2nd Game: North 1 South 6 H.R. Jackie, Jim, George 2, Bob, Carol 1 RBI. George 3, Jim, Jackie 2, Bob, Carol, Karen 1 AVE. Len 375, George 300, Carol 273, Bob 250, Jim, John 200

Players Anna Braden

Claire Feyedelem Carol Grubb Len Johnson Bettie Kane John Kinn

Lynda Klose Joanne Lee Ann Lococo

Dennis McDougall Jim McGill

Jackie McGill Tom Ritzenthaler

Bob Stacey Helen Steele

Nancy Swanson Ed Todd

Karen Tolliver Jim West

George White Betty Zolman

Dominos

Fridays at 1:00 pm

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January Luncheon Programs

1 Closed - Happy New Year! 2 New Year Games 3 Jackpot Game 4 Bingo with Portland Place 8 Piano Tunes by Tony Giovagnoli 9 “How to get Free Computer Training” – Gabrielle Beck, Goodwill 10 Bingo sponsored by Senior Center Auxiliary 11 “Oatmeal Trivia” – Roni & Franki, FRMC 15 Games with Admiral’s Pointe

16 Bring a favorite recipe to share – Sherri Bourne, Stein Hospice

17 Bingo with Concord Care 18 “That’s It” Game 22 Trivia with Providence Commons

23 “Joe Name It” Game 24 Vegetable Bingo 25 Monte Carlo Noon – Casino Games (no real cash allowed) 29 “Battle of the Sexes” 30 Birthday Bingo 31 Tri-Bond Game

January Birthdays All Programs begin at noon

January 1 Wayne Meyers Tom Lazarra Sandy Barckert Doris Seiler John Ellison Kitty Donahue January 2 Carol Champion Margie Kaman Jane Early January 3 Mary Potts Jeff Schwartz January 4 Charles Wechter Emma Seitz Richard Starr January 7 Juanita Fenton Mary Herman Joann Cooperider January 8 Robert Bickley Wanda Bailey Pauline Ramon January 9 Anna Giunta Betty Gioffredo Richard Wilson January 10 Julie Cyrek Joann Norton Carolyn Brought

January 13 Martha Ryan Paula Willgrube January 14 Eleanore Dillon Floyd Lofties Doris Holleman January 15 Berta Riojas Fernando Arango January 16 June Illig Pat Thorpe Charles Stephens Everline Cook Richard Trevino January 17 Luanne Napka Allen Boros January 18 Walter Bauman Larry Hummel January 19 Rosemary Mantey Brad Traut January 21 Ralph Munger Ralph Springer January 22 Julia Johnson

January 23 Mattie Clark Barbara Noftz January 24 Dolores Waterfield January 25 Ruth Sprague January 26 Ruth Speer January 28 Glen Waterfield January 29 Donald Gysan Johnnie Neal Rosemary Griffin Margaret Brainard January 30 Glenda Csanyi Mary Gysan Leonna Mann Deborah Coffey

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Winter

BLANKET COAT COMFORTER DECEMBER FEBRUARY FIREPLACE FLANNEL HEATER

HIBERNATE HOLIDAYS HOT CHOCOLATE JACKET JANUARY MAGRATE MITTENS QUILT

SKATES SLED SLEIGH SNOWBALL SNOWFLAKE SNOWMAN VACATION WINTER

Favorite Recipe Month

Bring in a favorite family recipe to share. Drop off your recipe any time before January 16. Sherri Bourne from Stein Hospice has graciously offered to compile them into a booklet to share.

Senior Center Auxiliary

The meeting schedule for the Auxiliary has changed. Meetings will no longer be held on Sundays. Auxiliary meetings for 2019 will be held on the third Monday of each month, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, and will include coffee and dessert.

The first meeting for 2019 will be held on Monday, March 18, at 1:00 pm

Location: Senior Center dining room.

New Members Welcome


Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, & Norfolk October 6 – 12

Guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg Dinner Cruise on “Spirit of Norfolk”

Nauticus Science Center Virginia Beach Aquarium Virginia Beach Boardwalk

& much more!

$770 pp (dbl)

Mackinac Island & More June 10 – 14 Tour the Island in a horse pulled carriage Take a boat ride through the Soo Locks Browse the unique shops of Sault St. Marie Try your luck at the Kewadin Sault Casino Free time on the Island to explore $529 pp (dbl)

Joan & Ralph Chamberlain Bingo Prizes Bob Stacey Bingo Prizes Margaret Kelly Bingo Prizes Judy Anderson Bingo Prizes Linda Klose Bingo Prizes Luana Napka Bingo Prizes Volunteer Center Office Supplies

Other Donations

Donor: In Memory of: Family of Willowdean Willowdean Judge Nancy Sharpe Laren Carter Ruth Nemitz Laren Carter Norma McFadden Laren Carter

Branson Show Trip April 8 – 13, 2019

See six great shows, including “Million Dollar Quartet”,

“Acrobats of Shanghai”, and a showboat dinner cruise. Shop at Branson Landing, & much more.

$620

Pack Your Bags

Memorial Donations

To all the volunteers and staff who shared their time and talents to make life a little easier and enjoyable for the senior citizens of our community


Crustless Quiche

1 ¼ cups diced ham ¾ cup frozen broccoli cuts, thawed 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 2 oz. shredded Monterey jack cheese 8 large eggs ½ cup milk ½ teas. salt ¼ teas. pepper

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 9” pie plate. Scatter ham, broccoli, & cheeses evenly in pie plate. Whisk remaining ingredients in a bowl until blended. Pour into pie plate. Bake 40 minutes or until firm. Cover top with foil if it starts to get too brown. Cut into wedges to serve.

Great Trains and Grand Canyons March 31 – April 5, 2019

This amazing adventure includes 2 rail journeys (Grand Canyon Railway and Verde Canyon Railway), Grand Canyon Nat’l Park, Montezuma Castle, Sedona Trolley Tour, Chuckwagon Supper Show, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Old Town Scottsdale, & much more.

“Million Dollar Quartet” May 8, 2019

This highly entertaining show features the music of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

Leaving the Senior Center at 11:30 am. for Playhouse Square

Cost: $75

Snickerdoodle Bread

1 cup softened butter ¾ cups sour cream 1 ½ cups sugar 2 ½ cups flour ½ teas. salt 2 teas. baking powder 2 teas. cinnamon 1 cup mini choc. chips 3 eggs 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 teas. vanilla 3 teas. cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees & grease loaf pan. In med. bowl cream butter, sugar, salt & cinnamon. Add in eggs, vanilla, & sour cream. Add flour & baking powder, stirring just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips (or cinnamon chips) Pour batter into prepared pan. Combine the 3T. sugar & 3 teas. cinnamon & sprinkle on top. Bake 60 – 65 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan & serving.

January is named for the Roman god Janus, the god of the doorway. Janus was always shown with 2 heads, one looking backward and one looking forward.

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The Meals-On-Wheels Program is in need of a few more hands. Could you help out one day per week from 10:30 am to noon? This is a great activity to participate in with a friend and enjoy some true quality time together.

Beginners Yoga With Dana Mickens

Every Wednesday at 10:00 am

This is a light-hearted, gentle yoga experience with attention to safe alignment in either a chair or on a mat. Adaptable to various levels of ability.

With regular participation, you will be able to:

Increase your flexibility, become stronger relieve stress, improve your balance

Participation is free!! Stop in and check it out.

Do You Use Facebook?

Please visit facebook.com/Erie County Senior Center

and click “like” at the top of our page. In return you will receive facebook updates on

what’s happening at the Senior Center

2019 Cleveland Indians Game Trips

Wednesday, May 22 Indians v Oakland A’s Sunday, July 21 Indians v Kansas City Royals Thurs, September 5 Indians v Chicago White Sox All Indians trips leave the Senior Center at 11:00 am All include Charter transportation and Club seats Unlimited dining through the 7th inning

All seats $110.

Senior Men’s Fellowship Club Mondays at 9:30 am

Join us for fellowship over coffee & donuts. Each meeting features an interesting speaker followed by question & answer time.

Free Senior Health Clinic 2nd and 4th Thursday each month 9:00 am – 11:00 am Sponsored by Erie County Health Dept.

Volunteers Needed


Newsletter Subscription Minimum $8.00 donation

Name _____________________________ Address ____________________________ _____________________________ Phone _____________________________ Drop off or mail to: Erie County Senior Center 620 E. Water Street Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Auxiliary Monthly Raffle November Winners

Artie Gerold Regine Schmidt Marilyn Arnold

Knitting / Crocheting Workshop

Tuesdays: 10 – 11:30 am

All skill levels welcome Learn a new skill Share ideas with other crafters

Bake Sale Thursday, February 14 8:00 am - noon

Sponsored by the Senior Center Auxiliary

Lessons and games

Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.

Please sign up at the front desk if interested

Want to Learn Mah Jong?

Pie Raffle Thursday, January 10 at Noon

Pie donations needed please

Monte Carlo “Noon” Our light-hearted alternative to Monte Carlo Nights. We will provide you with some play money to join in on some easy to learn Casino Fun. (No real money allowed)

Friday, January 25 at Noon


Bible Study

This informal group meeting takes place every Thursday morning at 10:00am

at the Senior Center

Please join us!

Need Local Transportation? The Sandusky Transit System offers transportation

throughout Erie County for very low fares. Rides to and from the Senior Center

are FREE of Charge!

Call (419) 627-0740 to schedule a ride

Sandusky Bay Gift Shop Located inside the Senior Center

Large selection of 50 cent greeting cards, jewelry, gift items, snacks, & more. Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Chair Exercise / Beach ball Volleyball Get healthy & have fun all at the same time!

Every Tuesday & Thursday at the Senior Center 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Come join in the Fun!

Senior Center Thrift Shop

January is Donation Month

Bring in a bag of donated items and receive a coupon for $1.00 off your purchase

(minimum purchase $2.00)

Hours: Monday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tues. – Fri: 9:00 am - noon

You’re Invited: Lunch at the Senior Center is open to everyone, there are no age restrictions. Hours: Monday – Friday 11:30 am – 12:15 pm Cost: $3.50 donation if over age 60 $5.00 for all others

ACBL sanctioned Bridge Games Every Monday & Friday 12:30 – 4:30 pm

http://www.acbl.org/

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Closed 2 3 4 Lasagna

Peas Cauliflower Banana

Beef Teriyaki Rice Green Beans Pears

Swedish Meatballs Rotini Irish Blend Vegetables Peaches

7 8 9 10 11 Honey Lemon Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Cinnamon Applesauce

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Peas Mixed Fruit

Spaghetti / meat sauce Green Beans Zucchini/ summer squash Pears

Chicken Patty on bun Baked Beans Baby Carrots Peaches

Roast Turkey/gravy Sweet Potatoes Corn Apple Cookie

14 15 16 17 18 Baked Ziti Broccoli Cauliflower Peaches

Marinated Pork Loin Mashed Sweet Potatoes Peas Pears

Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta Salad Applesauce Cookie

Stuffed Baked Potato w/chili & cheese Corn Cinnamon Applesauce

Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Carrots Banana

21 Closed 22 23 24 25 Sausage Gravy

Biscuit Hash Browns Green Beans Pears

Salisbury Steak Roasted Red Potatoes Mixed veggies Cinnamon Applesauce

BBQ Riblet AuGratin Potatoes Irish Blend Vegetables Banana

Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti Green Beans Succotash Mixed Fruit

28 29 30 31 Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Corn O’Brien Cinnamon Applesauce Cookie

Teriyaki Chicken Baked Potato Broccoli Banana

Hamburger Baked Beans Corn Pears

Marinated Pork Loin Sweet Potatoes Peas & Carrots Peaches Dessert

For Reservations: (419) 626-2560 or

1-800-701-3221

For meal content please contact the Senior Center

January Menu

LUNCH SERVED Week days

11:30am. – 12:15pm. Senior Donation $3.50

All others $5.00

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JOHNNY MARZETTI GREEN BEANS W/BABY CARROTS BREAD OR ROLL APRICOTS

OPEN FACE ROAST BEEF W/ GRAVY POTATO WEDGES BROCCOLI BREAD OR ROLL PLUM CHERRY CHEESECAKE

PEPPER STEAK W/ GRAVY DICED POTATOES PEPPER & ONIONS CAULIFLOWER AUGRATIN BREAD OR ROLL ORANGES & PINEAPPLE

SALMON CAKE MASHED POTATOES CREAMED PEAS COLE SLAW BREAD OR ROLL SUNSHINE PEACHES

16 17 18 19 20 BRATWURST W/ CHEESE SAUERKRAUT GERMAN POTATO SALAD BREAD OR ROLL CITRUS SECTIONS CHERRY SQUARE

BAKED PORK CHOP W/ SOUR CREAM GRAVY MASHED POTATOES GLAZED CARROT SLICES SPICED APPLE RINGS BREAD OR ROLL APRICOTS

CHICKEN THIGH TAVERN FRIES CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES CITRUS SLAW BREAD OR ROLL PEARS W/ RAISINS

BEEF TERIYAKI RICE BROCCOLI & GREEN BEANS BREAD OR ROLL MANDARIN ORANGES CHOCOLATE PUDDING

SWEDISH MEATBALLS IN GRAVY NOODLES GREEN BEANS W/ STEWED TOMATOES BREAD OR ROLL APPLE MUFFIN FRESH FRUIT

23 24 25 BIRTHDAY BINGO 26 27 ITALIAN SAUSAGE W/ GREEN PEPPERS & ONIONS DICED POTATOES W/ CHEESE STEWED TOMATOES SUB BUN PINEAPPLE

CHICKEN PAPRIKA POTATO PANCAKE W/ SOUR CREAM MIXED VEGS. W/ CARROTS BISCUIT APRICOTS

CITY CHICKEN W/ GRAVY MASHED POTATOES GARDEN PEAS BREAD OR ROLL FRESH FRUIT CAKE & ICE CREAM

GRILLED HAMBURGER W/ CHEESE POTATO WEDGES BOSTON BAKED BEANS BUN PINEAPPLE & ORANGES

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI W/ NOODLES KEY WEST VEGETABLES CITRUS SALAD BREAD OR ROLL PUDDING

30 31 HALLOWEEN HAWAIIAN HAM W/ PINEAPPLE SCALLOPED POTATOES LIMA BEAN BAKE BREAD OR ROLL MANDARIN ORANGES

WITCHES & DRAGON STEW W/ TADPOLE CARROTS CREEPY COLE SLAW BREAD OR ROLL BLOODY APPLES GRAVEYARD CAKE

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