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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Prevention is Key…...….Pg 2

Galion Congregate

Site Moving….………….Pg 3

Activities ..................... .Pg 4-5

Calendar .......................Pg 6

Menu …………………...Pg 7

Employee Spotlight........Pg 8

Medicare Answers .........Pg 9

Word Finder……...........Pg 10

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ings, are always appreciated. The mailing cost for each home is estimated to be $3.00 per

year.

Mail donations to:

Council on Aging, 200 S. Spring St.,

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CRAWFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

Senior Tidings September 2021 “Your Community Senior Center”

Medicare Info.

• Shingles shot—helps protect

against reactivation of the

varicella-zoster virus (VZV),

the same virus that causes

var ice l la (chickenpox).

(Generally, Medicare pre-

scription drug plans (Part

D) cover all commercially

available vaccines (like the

shingles shot) needed to pre-

vent illness. Contact your

Medicare drug plan for more

information about coverage).

• Tdap shots—helps protect

against tetanus, diphtheria,

and pertussis (“whooping

c o u g h ” ) .

(Generally, Medicare pre-

scription drug coverage (Part

D) covers all commercially

available shots needed to pre-

vent illness. Contact your

Medicare drug plan for more

information about coverage).

Also, you no longer need to wait

14 days between different vac-

cines. According to the

CDC, you can get a COVID-19

vaccine and other vaccines, in-

cluding flu and shingles, at the

same visit.

Adults need to keep their vac-

cinations up to date because im-

munity from childhood vaccines

can wear off over time. Talk to

your doctor to help you decide

which vaccines are right for you.

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Prevention is key—protect yourself

with vaccines More than 79% of people 65 and over are fully vaccinated for

COVID-19—but are you defending yourself from other life-

threatening illnesses, like pneumonia and the flu? Getting vaccinat-

ed is a simple, safe, and effective way to protect yourself.

According to the CDC, “vaccines greatly reduce the risk of infec-

tion by working with the body's natural defenses to safely develop

immunity to disease.” They strengthen your immune system and

train it to create antibodies, like it does when it’s exposed to a dis-

ease.

Medicare covers a variety of vaccinations, including:

• COVID-19 vaccine—helps protect against Coronavirus disease

2019. (You pay nothing for the COVID-19 vaccine—you won’t

pay a deductible or copayment , and your provider can’t

charge you an administration fee to give you the shot).

• Flu shot—helps prevent the influenza virus (You pay nothing

for a flu shot if your doctor or other qualified health care provid-

er accepts assignment for giving the shot).

• Hepatitis B shots—helps protects against the Hepatitis B Virus

(Medicare Part B-Medical Insurance—covers these shots if

you’re at medium or high risk for Hepatitis B. Your risk for

Hepatitis B increases if one of these applies: You have hemo-

philia; End-Stage Renal Disease (Esrd); diabetes; you live with

someone who has Hepatitis B; you're a health care worker and

have frequent contact with blood or bodily fluids).

• Pneumococcal shots —helps protect against pneumococcal dis-

ease and its potentially serious complications, including infec-

tions like pneumonia and meningitis (Medicare Part B-Medical

Insurance—covers 2 different pneumococcal shots. Part B co-

vers the first shot at any time and a different, second shot if it’s

given at least one year after the first shot). (Your costs in Origi-

nal Medicare—You pay nothing for pneumococcal shots if your

doctor or other qualified health care provider ac-

cepts assignment for giving the shots).

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Activities Most activities require sign up. To sign up, call

419-562-3050 Opt. 4. Remember to check-in at the

Senior Space kiosk in the lobby prior to your

activity. Some activities have a donation jar or

specified cost. If an activity has an applicable

membership benefit, that will be noted in the

activity description.

Senior Walking Club

8:30 a.m. Thursdays

Get active! Join us for a walk every Thursday morn-

ing. We meet at the Friendship Shelter at Aumiller

Park. All paces welcome. The group usually walks

about 2 miles, but those attending may do whatever

distance and pace is comfortable. New attendees

should let Courtney know they plan to come.

Free Craft Friday

9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 3

We will paint and decorate small, dried gourds. All

supplies will be provided and there will be one ex-

ample gourd. Sign up is required and limited to 10.

Medicare Presentation

10 a.m. Sept. 8

The Ohio Department of Insurance will present a

program about Medicare.

All-You-Can-CRAFT

12:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 9

Do you love to craft? This day is for you! Cost is $5.

All supplies will be provided, along with a few

printed examples for inspiration. Limited quantities

of each craft are available. Lots of painting crafts!

Movie and Snack Bar

12:30 to 3:15 p.m. Sept. 10

We will show two films in remembrance of 9/11.

First at 12:30 p.m. we will show a 30-minute docu-

mentary that takes a look through the eyes of eight

people who witnessed the attacks from nearby Stuy-

vesant High School. Following that, we will watch

a 2006 film about the World Trade Center starring

Nicolas Cage. A snack bar will be open with snacks

and drinks available for purchase.

Chair Yoga

9:30 a.m. Sept. 13 and 27

Courtney will instruct this class that helps improve

mobility, balance and flexibility. Includes some

standing positions. Class will last approximately 30

minutes. If there is enough interest, we may offer a

senior aerobics class this fall/winter.

Cards: Euchre

12:30 p.m. Mondays

A group of card players meet in the lobby to play

Euchre each Monday. No sign up needed.

New Washington Bingo

2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 14

Bingo will take place at St. John’s Lutheran

Church, 203 E. Mansfield St., New Washington.

All supplies will be provided. Prizes sponsored by

Medigold. Sign up is required so enough supplies

are provided.

Galion Bingo


Bingo will take place at the Historic Grace Church,

corner of West Walnut and South Union streets,

Galion. All supplies will be provided. Prizes spon-

sored by Medigold. Sign up is required so enough

supplies are provided.

Scrapbooking

1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 16

Bring your scrapbook, photos and supplies or use

the supplies we have on hand.

Find Courtney at the Crestline Harvest Festival

Sept. 17

Courtney will have a table set up at the Crestline

Harvest Festival with information about Council on

Aging services, upcoming activities and free cold

water for seniors. Stop and say “Hi” while you are

out enjoying the festival that day.

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Activities

Total member savings this month:

$7.00

It pays to be a member! Memberships are

$30 per year — that’s just $2.50 per month! *Membership must be paid in full at time of purchase.

It’s Fall Y’all! This week we are celebrating the

changing of the season.

Movie and Donuts

9:15 a.m. Sept. 20

This 1998 film is a classic Cinderella story starring

Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston. We are

planning to provide apple donuts and cider from

Apple Hill Orchards, sponsored by Medigold.

Bucyrus Bingo and Hot Dog Bar


Hot dog bar starts at 1 p.m. Hot dogs are $1. Chips,

drinks and other snacks available for additional

cost. Members receive a free drink with hot dog

purchase. Bingo will start at 2 p.m. Prizes spon-

sored by Medigold.

TP Pumpkins

10 a.m. Sept. 22

We will use fabric and other supplies to turn ordi-

nary rolls of toilet paper into decorative pumpkins

for fall. Participants will make two pumpkins.

Cost is $3. Members: $1.50.

COA Chicken BBQ

3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22

Meal includes 1/2 barbecued chicken, bacon and

cheese scalloped potatoes, homestyle green beans

and dinner roll. Cost is $9 and tickets are pre-sale

only! Meals may be picked up drive-thru style be-

tween 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Proceeds benefit

the COA activities program. For tickets, call 419-

562-3050 or stop by the senior center at 200 South

Spring St., Bucyrus.

Canvas Painting


Follow along a tutorial to paint a Halloween-

themed painting. An example of the painting will

be in the lobby to see ahead of time. No experience

needed. Beginners welcome! Cost: $8 Members: $4.

Fall Craft

1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 24

We will paint and decorate 3D wooden pumpkins

and make scarecrow hat magnets. Both are con-

structed from rectangular wood blocks (like the

ones from “Jenga” or “Tumbling Tower Blocks”

games). Pumpkins and hats will be pre-constructed

and ready to paint and decorate. Examples will be

in the lobby. Cost is $2 Members: $1.

Crochet Circle

1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 27

Crocheters, knitters and other handcrafters wel-

come. Bring your project and supplies.

Crestline Bingo


Bingo will take place at the Crestline Community

Center, 143 W. Bucyrus St., Crestline. All supplies

provided. Prizes sponsored by Medigold. Sign up is

required so enough supplies are provided.

Help Us Decorate

12:30 p.m. Sept. 30

We will be getting into the spooky spirit and putting

up decorations in the lobby and activity room.

F A L L

SEPTEMBER 2021 Activities


Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 2

Walking Club

8:30 a.m.

3

Free Craft Friday

9:30 - 11a.m.

6

CLOSED FOR

LABOR DAY

7 8

Ohio Department of

Insurance Medicare

Program

10 a.m.

9

Walking Club

8:30 a.m.

All-You-Can-CRAFT

12:30 - 3p.m.

10

Movie & Snack Bar

12:30 - 3:15 p.m.

13

Chair Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Cards 12:30 p.m.

14

New Washington

Bingo 2 - 3 p.m.

15

Galion Bingo

2 - 3 p.m.

16

Walking Club

8:30 a.m.

Scrapbooking

1:30 - 3 p.m.

17

Find Courtney at the

Crestline Harvest

Festival

20

Movie & Donuts

9:15 a.m.

Cards 12:30 p.m.

21

Bucyrus Bingo & Hot

Dog Bar 1 - 3 p.m.

22

TP Pumpkin Craft

10 - 11 a.m.

Chicken BBQ

Drive-thru Carry-out

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

23

Walking Club

8:30 a.m.

Canvas Painting

1 - 3 p.m.

24

Fall Craft

1:30 - 3 p.m.

27

Chair Yoga 9:30 a.m.

Crochet Circle

1:30 - 3 p.m.

Cards 12:30 p.m.

28 29

Crestline Bingo

2 - 3 p.m.

30 Walking Club

8:30 a.m.

Help Us Decorate

12:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 2021 Menu


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

To Receive

Your Meal You

Must Be Home

At Time Of

Delivery.

Menu Subject

To Change At

Anytime

Without

Notice.

1. Turkey

Sausage OR

Egg Omelet

Hash Browns

Peaches &

Cottage

Cheese

2. Sloppy Joe OR

Sloppy Jack

Broccoli

Scalloped Potatoes

Fruit & Jell-o

3. Taco Soup OR

Minestrone Soup

Tossed Salad

Whole Tomato

Apple Juice

6. CLOSED - IN

OBSERVANCE

OF LABOR DAY!

7. Cabbage Roll

OR

Sweet & Sour

Chicken

Succotash

Pickled Beets &

Egg

8. Popcorn

Chicken OR

Hamburger Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Banana

9. Chili Dog OR

Beef Stew

Apple Juice

Prince Charles

Vegetables

Oatmeal/Raisin

Cookie

10. Chicken

Salad OR PB&J

Tropical Fruit

Apricots

Fruit Juice

13. Mini

Corndogs OR

Chicken Nuggets

Broccoli

Peach Crisp

Juice

14. BBQ Pulled

Pork OR Philly

Beef Steak

Sweet Potato Fries

Capri Vegetables

Apple Juice

15. Turkey

Burger OR

Spicy Chicken

Lettuce/Tomato

Italian Green

Beans

Banana

16. Chicken &

Noodles OR

Beef & Noodles

Brussel Sprouts

Corn

Banana

17. Tossed Salad

With Turkey OR

Tossed Salad

With

Ham/Bacon

Tomatoes/

Cheese

20. Chicken Leg

OR Southern

Pork

Chop

Mixed Vegetables

Baked Potato

Fruit Juice

21. Mini Pancake

Wraps OR Turkey

Sausage McMuffin

Baked Apples

Redskin Potatoes

Fresh Orange

22. Sliced Beef

OR Shredded

Chicken

Zucchini

Peach Crisp

Apple Juice

23. Chicken

Cavatappi Pasta

OR Marzetti

Cheesy Broccoli

Peas & Onions

Banana

24. Beef

Vegetable

Soup OR Chili

Salad Blend

Fruit Salad

Apple Juice

27. BBQ Chicken

Breast OR

Meatloaf

Peas & Onions

Sweet Potato

Fries

Juice

28. Salisbury

Steak

OR Country Fried

Steak

Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes

Orange/Pineapple

Juice

29. Chicken

Alfredo OR

Cheese

Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Broccoli

California Blend

Tropical Fruit

30. Pizza Burger

OR BBQ Pork Rib

Baked Beans

Pickled Beets & Egg

Grape Juice

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Marci’s Medicare Answers Dear Marci,

Last year I received an Annu-

al Notice of Change, or ANOC.

Should I expect another one this year? What

should I do with an ANOC?

-John (Nashville, TN)

Dear John,

The Annual Notice of Change, or ANOC, is the

notice you receive from your Medicare Advantage

or Part D plan in late September. So yes, you

should expect to receive another one this year!

The ANOC gives a summary of any changes

in your plan’s costs and coverage that will take

effect January 1 of the next year. The ANOC is

typically mailed with the plan’s Evidence of Cov-

erage (EOC), which is a more comprehensive list

of the plan’s costs and benefits for the upcoming

year. You should review these notices to see if

your plan will continue to meet your health care

needs in the following year. If you are dissatisfied

with any upcoming changes, you can make

changes to your coverage during Fall Open En-

rollment.

Here are three types of changes to look for:

Find out what you can expect to pay for services

in 2022. Costs such as deductibles and copay-

ments can change each year. For example, your

plan may not have had a deductible in 2021, but it

could have one in 2022. A deductible is the

amount of money you owe out-of-pocket before

your plan begins to cover your care. Another ex-

ample is that your plan may increase the copay-

ments you owe for visits to your primary care pro-

vider or specialists.

Check to see if your doctors, hospitals, and other

health care providers and pharmacies will still be

in network for 2022. Plan networks can change

each year, which means your doctor may not be

in your plan’s network for 2022. You have the

lowest out-of-pocket costs if you go to providers

and pharmacies that are in your plan’s network. If

you see an out-of-network provider, your plan

may not cover any of the cost of your care, leav-

ing you to pay the cost out-of-pocket. You should

also contact your providers directly to confirm

that they will still be accepting your plan in the

coming year.

Look through the plan’s formulary. The formu-

lary is the list of drugs the plan covers. Formulary

changes can happen from year to year, meaning

your drug may not be covered in 2022 even

though it was covered in 2021. Make sure your

drugs will still be covered next year. If they are

not, then you may want to select a different drug

plan that covers all of your drugs. If the formulary

is incomplete, or you do not see your drug(s) on

the list, contact the plan directly to learn more.

If you have not received an ANOC by the end of

September, you should contact your Medicare

Advantage Plan or Part D plan to request it. This

notice can be very helpful in determining whether

you should make any changes to your cover-

age during Fall Open Enrollment. Reading your

ANOC should also prevent any surprises about

your coverage in the new year!

—Marci

Medicare Presentation, 10 a.m. Sept. 8

The Ohio Department of Insurance will

present a program about Medicare.


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