MONTHLY TRIBUNE
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Huntington County Council on Aging/Senior Center
A Publication for Active Senior Citizens Volume 2021 Issue 11
Visit Our Website: www.huntingtoncountycoa.org
An affiliated Agency of United Way of Huntington County & partially funded by Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Mission Statement: The Huntington County Council on Aging mission is providing services to older and dis-
abled residents of Huntington County to facilitate a lifestyle of dignity and independence.
Board of Directors
Executive Officers
President-Rose Meldrum
Vice Pres.-Shane McVoy
Sec/Treas-Richard Hawley
Members
Karen Chesterman
Mary Ann Eller
Dr. Ron Frischman
Ruth Reed
David Schroeder
Terri Sees
Executive Director
Holly Saunders
Assistant Director
Richard (Dick) Murray
Transportation Coordinator
Eric Garber
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Thanksgiving thought:
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words.
Gratitude is shown in acts.
~ Henri Frederic Amiel
We will start taking reservations for this party
on Monday November 15th, 2021 at 8:00 am.
Call 359-4410 for reservations . Only 4 people per reservation allowed.
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
Sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor
Come to enjoy a delicious meal and festive
party! You don’t want to miss it!
Tuesday, December 14th—11:30 a.m.
At the Senior Center
500 MacGahan Street-Huntington
Need a ride? Call HAT– 260-356-3006
RESERVATIONS FOR A RIDE MUST BE
MADE BY 11 A.M. ONE BUSINESS DAY IN ADVANCE
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Gas Sponsors
Sportsmobile North, Inc.
Parkview Huntington Hospital
Markle Health & Rehabilitation
Pro Resources
INConnect North, Inc.
First Presbyterian Church
Senior Center Donations
Chris Tester
Mary Ann Eller
Jim Denman
Nancy Paul
Bonnie Layman
Shirley Love
Kyung McVoy Roberta Pringle Claudette Bangs
Huntington County Community Foundation/Kudos Awards
from Myrna Neff and John Niederman
Memorial Donations
In Memory of Pam Updike June Haack
Terry & Constance Updike
Don & Pat Updike
George & Phyllis Pieper
Michael & Christi McElhaney
Tom & Rose Wall
Larry & Damaris Rader
Linda Colbart
Clerk-Treasurer of Huntington
Rodney & Mari Jackson
In Memory of Melba Harper
Carolyn Bitzer
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Huntington County Council on Aging, Huntington, IN A 4C 01-1485
Visiting Nurse provides compassion, comfort and guidance through life’s journey.
260-435-3222 • 800-288-4111 • www.vnfw.org
Hospice CarePersonalized For You
LocalContact Anita Aguilar to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2677
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The Foot Connection
Toni Mowery, LPN & reflexologist
is accepting appointments for foot care at the
Huntington Senior Center,
500 MacGahan St.
Tuesday, November 23
and Wednesday, November 24.
Bring your own bath towel and basin.
Cost: $30.00
Call 260-359-4410
to schedule your appointment.
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
2 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Walk-A-Mile in 15 minutes
10:00 a.m.
3 Walking Group
8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
4 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Bingo 1:30
Prizes Provided by: Markle Health & Rehabilitation
5 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
Euchre Players 1 pm
8 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
9 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Walk-A-Mile in 15 minutes
10:00 a.m.
10 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
11 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Bingo 1:30 Prizes Provided by:
River Terrace Retirement Community
12 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
Euchre Players 1 pm
15 Walking Group
8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
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Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Walk-A-Mile in 15 minutes
10:00 a.m.
17 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m
18 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Bingo 1:30 Prizes Provided by:
Majestic Care of West Allen
19 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
Euchre Players 1 pm
22 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—
10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
23 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Walk-A-Mile In 15 minutes
10:00 a.m.
24 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
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Senior Center &
HAT Closed
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Senior Center &
HAT Closed
29 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing 10:00—10:30 a.m.
Chair Aerobics 10:30—11:00 a.m.
30 Walking Group 8:00—9:00 a.m.
Walk a mile in 15 Minutes. 10:00 a.m.
November 2021— What’s Happening this Month
November Birthday-Bingo
1:30 p.m. Wild Wednesday
FOOT CARE 359-4410
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Need a ride to the movies? Call HAT 260-356-3006
Rides must be scheduled by 11 a.m. one business
day before pickup.
Join us on Wednesday, November 17th at
Huntington 7 Theater
350 Hauenstein Rd, Huntington
Wild Wednesday is a morning at the movies for people 50 and older.
Theater doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the movie starts at 9:30.
Enjoy free donuts, juice, coffee and fellowship with friends. Popcorn and soda
are also available for purchase at a discounted rate!
PLUS DOOR PRIZES!!
Cost is $2.00.
Wild Wednesday Partners:
Huntington Senior Center (HCCOA)
Miller’s Merry Manor
MOVIE CO-SPONSORS
Tipton Place
Sees Law Group
The Hearing Center
Edward Jones—Jim Scheiber
DOOR PRIZE SPONSOR
Heritage Pointe of Huntington
DOUGHNUT SPONSOR
Envive Healthcare of Huntington
COFFEE SPONSOR
The Trading Post
Thank you Sponsors for making this possible!
Veteran comedy writer Charlie Burns forms an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship with New Yorker lounge singer Emma Payge. Emma unexpectedly wins a lunch with the comedy legend, but the relationship gets off to an extremely rocky start.
Before long, each finds in the other a sort of soulmate, forging a deep bond that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of friendship, love and trust.
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WHILE YOU SHOP! Are you an Amazon
Shopper? Did you know Amazon Smile
works just like Amazon, except that you
can choose a non-profit organization to
receive a percentage of all of your
purchases? A donation, based on the
amount of sales, will be given back to
HCCOA! All you need to do is
remember to sign in to
www.smile.amazon.com before
shopping and choose Huntington
County Council on Aging.
Thank you for your “donation” !!
Inclement Weather
When schools are cancelled due to
inclement weather, the Huntington Senior
Center will also be closed for general
activities: bingo, line dancing,
chair aerobics, etc.
If a special dinner or event has been
scheduled, it may be rescheduled.
Call the Senior Center if you have any
questions concerning inclement weather
at 260-359-4410.
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Homemaker Service In need of extra assistance?
This service provides homemaker assistance
to seniors and those with disabilities living in
Huntington County. Services may include help
with general housekeeping, personal
shopping, prescription pickup, and running
errands.
Eligibility: Seniors Living in Huntington
County, age 60 or older OR those of any age
with a disability. Call for information or to
schedule an appointment. Ask for Dick.
PHONE: (260) 359-4410
FEES: Sliding scale based on income.
LOANER EQUIPMENT
We have several pieces of medical equipment available for loan. There are wheelchairs ($25 refundable deposit), walkers, commodes and shower chairs. Our policy is to loan for three months at a time. There is no charge. Contact the Senior Center at 359-4410 if you have a short-term need for one of these items. If a wheelchair is not returned by the end of the 3-month agreement, the deposit is forfeited. On the 5th and subsequent months, a rental fee of $20 will be assessed. Please call 24 hours in advance of need.
260-359-4410 CURRENTLY WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW
LOANER EQUIPMENT
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Huntington Markle (260) 356-2400 (260) 758-2121 www.myersfuneralhomes.com
Contact Anita Aguilar to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2677
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9th Annual Chili Cook-Off
We had 11 chili varieties to taste, plus hot dogs, chips and baked goods to choose from. And the winners of the 2021 Chili Cook-Off are:
Judges Favorite—Heritage Pointe of Huntington
Hottest Chili—Josh Grodrian
People’s Choice—Heritage Pointe of Huntington
Best Decorated Table—Heritage Pointe of Warren.
A “Big Thank You” to all our guests for supporting the 2021 Huntington County Council on Aging Chili Cook-Off Building Fund event!
Thank you to the following Chili Cookers and Servers: Mike Fisher, Josh Grodrian, Ashley Grodrian, Heritage Pointe of Huntington, Heritage Pointe of Warren, Libby Davison, Deb Taylor, Holly Rowe, Susan Enyeart, Michael & Noah Saunders, and United Healthcare.
Another thank you to our event sponsors: River Terrace, Rayco Home Services, Campbell & Dye Insurance, First Federal Savings Bank, United Healthcare, Summit Dental, Silver Birch, Indiana
Physical Therapy, Culp CPA Group, Schroeder’s Automotive Specialists, and Tipton Place.
Donating bake sale goodies: Karen Smith, Dan Sells, Charlotte Hippensteel, Connie Kaylor,
Ethelind Mann, Maggie Harris, Shirley Love, Marlene Johnson, Diana Marcum, Shannon Biddle, Chris Tester, Libby Davison, Carolyn Whitacre, Susan Enyeart, Linda Campbell, Sharon Double,
Max Sell, Linda Scheiber, Jim Minton, Holly Rowe, Rose Meldrum, Lil Mechling and Myrna Wood. Thank you for the baked goodies!!
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BOARD MEETING
Huntington County Council on Aging
Board Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 24
8:00 a.m.
at
Central Christian Church
Trail Blazers Classroom
500 MacGahan Street
The public is invited to observe.
Memorial Gifts
Have you considered memorializing your loved
one by leaving a gift to Huntington County
Council on Aging? Perhaps the services of this
agency have been of help to you in caring for
your family member. If so, you can give a
memorial gift to express your appreciation. We
will be grateful to receive your tax deductible
contribution in any amount; be it a one time gift,
weekly, monthly, or annually.
Please also remember us in your estate planning
or simply have your attorney add an addendum
to you will. Your bequest to the Senior Center will
benefit many seniors and help us to continue
vitally needed services for years to come.
Your gifts are greatly appreciated.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
October 15 through December 7
Need help checking your current plan or interested in a new plan?
Let SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) help you!
Get your FREE Health Insurance Check-Up from SHIP!
Call the Senior Center for an appointment
260-359-4410
An Important
Message
from Medicare
Tell your friends!!
Visit www.medicare.gov or call
1-800-MEDICARE (TTY)1-877-486-2018)
To review and compare plans, answer your ques-tions, and learn where to get further help near you.
With the health care law, Medicare offers:
• FREE* annual wellness visit
• Some FREE* cancer screenings.
• 50% discount on covered brand name prescription drugs when you’re in the “donut hole”
• Better fraud protection
*When using qualified and participating physicians or providers.
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Classes 10 a.m. Every Tuesday at the Senior Center
500 MacGahan St., Huntington
Join this group of walkers every Tuesday
for a fun, interactive Walking Indoors class.
Come walk and have fun getting to know oth-
er community members!
Walking Indoors Classes
Bingo every Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
November 4 Sponsor: Coventry Meadows
November 11 Sponsor: River Terrace
November 18 Sponsor: TBA
November 25 Sponsor: NO BINGO TODAY—
HAPPY THANKGIVING TO ALL!
Walk with Friends
Walk in the gym
at the Senior Center every morning
from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Everyone is welcome!
November Birthday Celebration Tuesday, November 16th
11-02 Loretta Stephens
11-05 Dick Murray
11-09 Wally Emley
11-11 Connie Forman
11-12 Nancy Thrasher
11-13 Walter Clark
11-13 Cynthia Stinson
11-15 Linda Campbell
11-15 Sheryl Vanner
11-17 Judy Frischman
11-17 Jim Biddle
11-27 Sarah Gamble
11-29 Virginia Pack
11-30 Jennifer Braun
Birthday-Bingo Tuesday, November 16th
Share your birthday with others at our
monthly Birthday Bingo at the Senior Center.
Call us at 260-359-4410 to give us your birth
date. We will have birthday celebration on
the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to help these folks
celebrate their birthdays.
If you plan to attend, please call for reserva-
tion so we will know how many to expect.
Thank you to Visiting Nurse
who will be providing the November
Birthday Cake and Ice Cream!
Win Nice Bingo Prizes!
Line Dancing & Chair Aerobics
At the Senior Center
Every Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday
Line dancing is from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed
by Dyna Band Exercise in chairs from 10:30 to 11:00.
This is a low impact exercise that helps keep you
active and healthy.
Happy November
Birthday to:
HUNTINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, INC.
Rose Meldrum, Board President Holly Saunders, Executive Director
500 MacGahan Street PO Box 5204
Huntington, IN 46750 260-359-4410, 1-800-491-3006
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
“YOUR BEST LOCAL RESOURCE FOR
SENIOR SERVICES IN HUNTINGTON COUNTY”
PRSTD STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 828
HUNTINGTON, IN. 46750
Support Huntington County Council On Aging at the
“Let’s FALL Into CHRISTMAS Together” Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale!
All homemade items!
Location: St. Peter’s First Community Church
206 Etna Ave, Huntington
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021
Time: 9am – 4pm
Come out to show your support, purchase some beautiful hand made items, and learn about the wonderful things that the Council On Aging does for our seniors in Huntington County.
For more information or to be a vendor, please call: Libby—765-499-5285 Susan—260-224-5092
Council on Aging—260-359-4410
Proceeds to benefit Huntington County Council on Aging Operating Fund.