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CENTERH E L P I N G A R E A S E N I O R S L I V E H I P : H E A LT H Y, I N D E P E N D E N T A N D P R O D U C T I V E

November December 2021

DINNERwith the DocIS BACK!

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Funded (in part) by a Title III grant of the Older Americans Act administered by the Ohio Department of Aging through the Buckeye Hills Area Agency on Aging, Washington County Senior Service Levy, United Way and Contributions. The O’Neill Senior Center is non-discriminatory in services and employment and our facilities are accessible to the handicapped.

O’Neill Center333 Fourth Street

Marietta, Ohio 45750740-373-3914

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Committed to Equal Service AccessThe O’Neill Center will provide equal opportunity in service access and delivery to all potential or actual clients without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sec, disability or ability to pay.

As we enter the end of fall, beginning of winter, it’s often viewed as a time for reflection. Words that come to mind are “Grateful, Thankful, Blessed” as they are the buzz words in today’s society. At the O’Neill Center, we have many reasons to be thankful for feeling blessed. We first look at our employees and many volunteers. Without them, our organization would not be what it is today. A strong community organization meeting the needs of seniors by helping them live independently while maintaining their health. We are also grateful for our Board of Trustees. The volunteer members listed below dedicate countless hours to help strengthen our organization and we appreciate each and every one of them. Lastly, we are appreciative for you, our participants and service recipients. We are thankful that you trust us to provide for you and engage in the offerings we offer. You are our reason for doing what we do. Thank you for being part of our organization. It is our hope that you have a Blessed Thanksgiving, Merriest of Christmases and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

2021-2022 Board of TrusteesMrs. Ann Stewart, PresidentMrs. Peggy Byers, Vice PresidentMrs. Icie Jones, Sr Treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Silvus, Jr Treasurer Ms. Heather Malcomb, Secretary Ms. Lauren Beckes Mrs. Trina CummingsMr. Robert EllisMr. Tim KernMayor Mike LorentzMrs. Judy PeoplesMr. Kirk SchultheisMrs. Margaret Webster

Committed to Equal Service AccessThe O’Neill Center will provide equal opportunity in service access and delivery to all potential or actual clients without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or ability to pay.

Nov. 5 - POMS -PG-13

Nov. 12– Five Feet Apart – PG-13

Nov. 19 – The Last Letter from Your Lover – TV-MA

Nov. 26 – CLOSED – No Movie

Dec. 3 - No Movie

Dec. 10 – Holiday in the Wild – PG

Dec. 17 – California Christmas - PG-13

THURSDAY Dec. 23 – Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square – TV-PG

THURSDAY Dec. 30 - Operation Christmas Drop - G

Chair Exercise Mondays, 10am, Free

Zumba Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm, $5 or 6 for $25

Gentle Yoga Tuesdays, 10am, Free

Chair VolleyballWednesdays 10-11 am, Free

Beginner Tai Chi Wednesdays 1pm, Free

Advanced Tai Chi Wednesdays 2pm, Free

Fun & Fit Fridays, 1pm, $5

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FITNESS & DANCE

Afternoon at the Movies1pm

2022 will bring many new day trips so that you may enjoy Ohio and neighboring states. Look for details in upcoming issues.

A special thank you to Lowe’s of Marietta for allowing us to use their parking for our bus trips. Without the donation of the parking area our charter bus travel would not be possible. Ark Experience & Newport AquariumApril 25-26, 2022 $335 per person for double occupancyEnjoy an Ark Encounter with the full size Noah’s Ark. Relax in Emzara’s Kitchen while dining on a complete buffet. After a hot breakfast at our hotel, we will travel to the famous Newport Aquarium. Be prepared to pet a shark. Call now to reserve your space!

Mackinac Island & Frankenmuth, MIJune 2022$1079 per person for double occupancyThis trip includes Grand Hotel buffet lunch, carriage tour, Hydro jet ride, Soo Locks boat tour, Jack Pine Lumberjack show, tour and overnight in Frankenmuth. Currently accepting bookings!

Ohio State FairAugust 2, 2022Call to show interest. Additional details, including price, will be coming in future issues.

Country Living FestivalSeptember 9, 2022Call to show interest. Additional details, including price, will be coming in future issues.

Iceland, Land of Fire & IceOctober 17-25, 2022For informational purposes only. Rates will be made available once bookings begin.Your 8-day, 7-night package includes, roundtrip airfare, 4-star hotels, 7 Breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinner. Hunt for the northern lights on a Motor Coach excursion, Amphibian boat ride in the Glacier Lagoon, a soak in the Iconic Blue lagoon, Fridheimar Farms luncheon, tour of the capital, Reykjavik, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and Grand Golden Circle.

Are you dreaming of Scotland? Look for details for a possible trip in August, 2022!

TRIPS

The mission of O’Neill Senior Center is to advocate for and provide specialized services, programs, and volunteer opportunities, which enable and encourage adults age 50 and up of Washington County and surrounding areas to live independent, healthy, and productive lives; and to educate and inform the public regarding available services.

BROUGHTON COMPUTER LABClosed on Holidays Open to Seniors Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Call the O’Neill Center for our schedule of upcoming computer classes.

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IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING

Dinner with the Doc Nov. 8 • 5:30 p.m. The O’Neill Center will be hosting

“Dinner with the Doc” this November. Audiologist, Dr. Erin Wells, Au.D. with Mountain Ears Hearing Clinic , will be here to discuss “The Effects of Gradual Hearing Loss”. We will be serving a Spaghetti dinner with a salad and dessert. This event is being sponsored by Elmcroft, Waterview Pointe, and Shrivers Hospice so it’s free for participants!! Space is limited so please call to reserve your place.

Diamond Painting WorkshopsNov. 5 & Dec. 17 • 10am Join us for another fun and relaxing Diamond Painting Workshop. Create a beautiful piece for you to keep or give as a gift. You may choose from a variety of projects from book marks to an actual ‘painting’ suitable for framing. Cost is dependent on the piece that you choose to make. Please call to show interest and reserve your spot for a fun afternoon of socializing and creative fun.

Massages with Beth Session dates may vary each month. Call to book your appointment because space is limited.

Monthly Billiard TournamentsJoin a fun group of gentlemen for a billiard tournament on the 1st Thursday of every month at 1pm, and on the 2nd Friday the men will hold another tournament.

Knit and Crochet SocietyFridays • 11:30amWhat a great time to come in and join your friends and work on some of your projects and just socialize.

Trivia NightMondays & Wednesdays • 4pm We will put you into teams and ask a series of questions on various topics. The topics will be on geography, entertainment, history, art and literature, science and nature, and sports and leisure. The team with the most correct answers will win. So come laugh with us and put your memory to the test!

TABLE GAMES

Closed on Holidays

Billiards: Daily from 8am-4pm

Pokeno: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays • 1pm

Bridge: Tuesdays • 1pm

Euchre: Wednesdays • 1pm

Senior Bingo: Thursdays • 9:30am

Hand & Foot Cards: Thursdays • 1pm

PokenoFirst & Third Tuesdays • 1pmIf you like BINGO, you’ll like POKENO. It’s the same concept, only instead of calling letters and numbers, we use a deck of cards. It adds a challenging twist to a well-known and beloved game. So join us for an afternoon of fun!

Natural Rope Woven Wreath Nov. 1 • 1pmWe will be making a natural rope woven autumn wreath. This beautiful decoration can be used throughout the fall as well as the upcoming holiday. So come and join us for a fun afternoon. Pattern and supplies provided. This project is sponsored by Shrivers Hospice and is free for participants. Please call to reserve your spot for this lovely craft.

Table Pong Fear FactorNov. 19 • 11amDid you ever play “table” pong? Do you remember the show “Fear Factor”? Well, we’ve combined the two to make a game that’s just for fun. We will have a selection of sodas, you’ll play table pong and whatever cup you land in will tell you what soda you have to taste. Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Well, that’s where the “Fear Factor” comes in. You won’t know what flavor it is…will it be chocolate, grass, PB & J, Pickle juice flavored or Strawberry/watermelon. This should make for an interesting and FUN game! This activity is being sponsored by Stonerise. So call the center by November 15 to show interest. We wouldn’t want to leave anyone out!


Lighted Snowman OrnamentsDecember 6 • 1pmThese cute lil fellas will light up your tree and warm your heart this holiday season. Perfect for yourself, a gift for someone else’s tree or to use as an extra special decoration on a package. Pattern and supplies provided. This project is being sponsored by Shrivers Hospice and is free for participants. Please call the O’Neill Center by December 3 to reserve your spot.

Chronic Disease Self-Management ClassesMondays & Tuesdays • 1pm starting Nov. 1As we age, chronic diseases become part of our lives. Living with chronic diseases can be overwhelming. Taking control of your chronic disease and managing your health is a great way to keep yourself on the right track. About 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease and 68% have at least two. Many adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and others struggle to find ways to manage their condition. Chronic Disease Self-Management education can help. This 6-week course is led by two trained coaches and will begin Nov. 1. Reach out today and learn techniques that can help you live a better life! Call us at 740-373-3914 to show interest.

Blood Pressure Screening by Housecalls Home HealthNov. 18 & Dec. 16 • 9am

Book Club Meeting 3rd Tuesday • 10amThis meeting is being led by volunteer, Barb WainwrightNov. 15: Reading Dec. 21: Sharing

The Senior Club Meetings are back! Join us on the second Wednesdays of each month at 11am for a morning of food, fun, and fellowship.

Hearing ServicesNov. 2: Hearing Aid CleaningDec. 7: Hearing TestHave your hearing needs met each month. This free service is brought to us by Ohio Valley Hearing Professionals. Hearing aid cleanings and testing are the first Tuesday. Please call for an appointment time offered between noon and 2pm.

OSU Extension Office WorkshopsFirst Thursdays • 9amCome join Greta Lynch from the Washington County OSU Extension Office for our Morning Chat Series. On the first Thursday morning of each month at 9am, right before Bingo, Greta will discuss a variety of health topics that should interest you, like Meals for One, Diabetic Meal Planning and others. So come for the chat, stay for Bingo and have a full morning of games, laughs, information, socializing and FUN!

Health Talk Series with Quality Care AssociatesNov. 12 & Dec. 10 • 10am Quality Care Associates will join us for a discussion series on health topics that will be of interest to many of us. The first discussion will take it’s topic from November being American Diabetes Month and will focus on all the things you need to know about Diabetes, treatments, prevention etc. December’s talk will focus on Depression as many of us suffer from Seasonal Depression, Holiday or winter blues or even Chronic Depression. Please join us for these information packed Health Talks. Call the O’Neill Center and reserve your spot as space is limited.

Christmas Party and ConcertDec. 13 • 1pmJoin us as we celebrate Christmas with Food, Fun, and Festivities! Keith Ellison will be here to perform for us as we celebrate the upcoming holidays. This party and concert is being sponsored by Shrivers Hospice, Waterview Point, and Comfort Keepers. Please call and reserve your seat as space is limited.

Marietta College Music Therapy Department Performances and Lecture Series Musical PerformancesOct. 28, Nov. 30, & Dec. 8 • 2:45-3:30 Lecture SeriesNov. 18 & Dec. 2 • 1:15-2:00 A professor and board-certified music therapist from Marietta College with the undergraduate program for music therapy majors will be bringing a student to practice some of the music experiences that are being learned in class. For example, some movement and music, some group singing, some instrument play and improvisation. Also, one of the students will stop by to do a couple of presentations on the power of music and how music can be effective for exercise, spirituality and a few other topics that could be beneficial and informative. Come to the O’Neill Center and help a student practice while also enjoying the music or the information from the lecture for yourself. Please call to show interest.

NOVEMBER

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday1 2 3 4 5

10:00 Chair Exercise 10:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00Men’s Billiard Tournament

11:30 Knit & Crochet Society

1:00 Crafts 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Euchre 9:00 Chat with OSU 12:00 Table Games

1:00Chronic Disease Self-Management

1:00 Pokeno 1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 9:30 Bingo 12:00Diamond Painting Workshop

1:00 Matter of Balance 1:00Chronic Disease Self-Management

2:00 Advanced Tai Chi 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Fun & Fit

4:00 Trivia 4:00 Trivia 1:00 Movie: POMS

5:30 Zumba 5:30 Zumba

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10:00 Chair Exercise 10:00 Gentle Yoga 9:00 Senior Club Luncheon/Meeting

Center CLOSED to commemorate

Veterans Day

9:00Men’s Billiard Tournament


1:00 Bridge 1:00 Euchre 10:00Quality Care Assoc. Diabetes Discussion


1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 11:30 Knit & Crochet Society

5:30 Zumba 2:00 Advanced Tai Chi 12:00 Table Games

5:30 Dinner with the Doc 4:00 Trivia 1:00 Fun & Fit

5:30 Zumba 1:00 Movie: Five Feet Apart

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10:00 Chair Exercise 10:00 Book Club 9:00 Quilting Group 8:00 Blood Pressure Checks 12:00

Table Pong Fear Factor


10:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Chair Volleyball 9:30 Bingo 11:30 Knit & Crochet Society

1:00 Matter of Balance 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 1:00 Hand & Foot 12:00 Table Games

4:00 Trivia 1:00 Pokeno 1:00 Euchre 1:15 Marietta College Lecture Series 1:00 Fun & Fit

5:30 Zumba 1:00Chronic Disease Self-Management

2:00 Advanced Tai Chi 1:00Movie: The Last Letter from Your Lover

6:00 Stampin’ Up 4:00 Trivia

5:30 Zumba

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Center CLOSED Happy

Thanksgiving!

CLOSED

12:00 Table Games 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Beginner Tai Chi



1:00 Euchre

1:00 Matter of Balance 2:00 Advanced Tai Chi

4:00 Trivia 4:00 Trivia

5:30 Zumba 5:30 Zumba

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1:00 Bridge


4:00 Trivia 2:45Marietta College Musical Experience

5:30 Zumba

DECEMBERMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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10:00 Chair Volleyball 9:00Men’s Billiard Tournament

No Activities Today

Plan to join us on Saturday, Dec. 4 for

our Craft Show!

1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 9:00 Chat with OSU

1:00 Euchre 9:30 Bingo

2:00 Advanced Tai Chi 1:00 Hand & Foot

4:00 Trivia 1:15Marietta College Music Therapy Lecture Series

5:30 Zumba

6 7 8 9 1010:00 Chair Exercise 10:00

“Cocoa Bomb” Ornaments

9:00 Senior Club Luncheon/Meeting 9:30 Bingo 9:00

Men’s Billiard Tournament

1:00 Crafts 1:00 Bridge 9:00 Quilting Group 12:30 Tidbits with Elmcroft 10:00Quality Care Assoc. Depression Discussion


1:00 Pokeno 1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 1:00 Hand & Foot 11:30 Knit & Crochet Society

4:00 Trivia 1:00Chronic Disease Self-Management

2:00 Advanced Tai Chi 12:00 Table Games

5:30 Zumba 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Fun & Fit

2:45MC Music Therapy Music Experience

1:00 Movie: Holiday in the Wild

4:00 Trivia

5:30 Zumba

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Checks 11:30 Knit & Crochet Society

1:00 Christmas Party 1:00 Bridge 10:00 Chair Volleyball 9:30 Bingo 12:00 Table Games

4:00 Trivia 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Hand & Foot 12:00Diamond Painting Workshop

5:30 Zumba 1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 1:00 Fun & Fit

2:00 Advanced Tai Chi 1:00Movie: California Christmas

4:00 Trivia

5:30 Zumba

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Center CLOSED Merry Christmas!

4:00 Trivia 10:00 Book Club 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Hand & Foot

5:30 Zumba 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 1:00Movie: Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square

6:00 Stampin’ Up 1:00 Pokeno 2:00 Advanced Tai Chi

4:00 Trivia

5:30 Zumba

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Center CLOSED Merry

Christmas!

10:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Chair Volleyball 9:30 Bingo

Center CLOSED Happy New Year!

1:00 Bridge 1:00 Beginner Tai Chi 1:00 Hand & Foot

1:00 Euchre 1:00Movie: Operation Christmas Drop

2:00 Advanced Tai Chi

4:00 Trivia

5:30 Zumba


Christmas Party and ConcertDec. 13 • 1pmJoin us as we celebrate Christmas with Food, Fun, and Festivities! Keith Ellison will be here to perform for us as we celebrate the upcoming holidays. This party and concert is being sponsored by Shrivers Hospice, Waterview Point, and Comfort Keepers. Please call and reserve your seat as space is limited.

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December 4 8am-3pm

The O’Neill Center will again be hosting our Annual Craft Show with a Vendor and Bake Sale.

Join us for a day full of fun and shopping for the holidays. We hope to see you at the O’Neill Center to help support

our great local crafters and support our local vendors.

Craft Show

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