DARKE COUNTY – Have you seen this quilt on display? It made its rounds at the Gathering at the Garst, the Great Darke County Fair, Senior Day in the Park, and various Darke County Senior Citizen events.
The quilt was made and donated by Theresa Kress. The America 250 quilt is 72” x 72” and can be used as a queen-size topper or wall hanging. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held on Wednesday, November 4th at the General Members Meeting/Veteran’s Potluck held at 3:00 pm. Contact a board member to purchase tickets and/or sign up to participate in the potluck honoring our veterans and families. All proceeds from the quilt raffle will fund future programs for our Darke County seniors.
Events are filling up with great regularity, and many classes reach capacity or develop waiting lists weeks before registration deadlines. To improve your chances of securing a spot, visit the Darke County Senior Center regularly and sign up early. Event details and sign-up sheets are often available at the center days before calendars and flyers are printed (not to mention distributed) and even earlier than announcements on Facebook or in the news media.
Two recently added events that have been well received and great fun is the Card Bingo, which will be held Tuesday, November 10th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and the Friday Fun Night, which will be Friday, November 13th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.
RSVP* by 10/27 to attend Medicare 101 at the Darke County Senior Center
The program is presented in cooperation with Wayne HealthCare & OSHIIP
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 3rd, at 1:00 pm
Event limit: None Fee: No charge, donations appreciated.
Sign up at the Senior Center or text/call (937) 794-2556.
Description: This is a free health and wellness event in which you will learn the essentials of Medicare, presented by Becky Hayward, Outreach & Education Supervisor with OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Also, on hand to answer questions regarding financial assistance programs will be Nicole Gillespie, VP of Financial Services at Wayne HealthCare. Wayne HealthCare will provide refreshments.
The same program will be presented at Wayne HealthCare at 6:00 pm with a complimentary Meal at 5:30 pm at Wayne HealthCare. Choose your time but note that each program has a different phone number to register. For the evening Wayne Healthcare location with meal, you must register at 937/548-1141.
RSVP* by 10/30 for the Caregiver Retreat presented by Area Agency on Aging
Date/Time: Friday, November 13th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Darke County Senior (Birchwood) Center
Event limit: None Fee: no charge. Registration started in September
Description: Treat yourself to a day of support at the free Caregiver Retreat. Rest, Recharge, and Connect. Guest presenter activities. Complimentary lunch. Giveaways. Informational Resources and more. Check out these powerful tools for caregivers at info4seniors.org/calendar. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Julia Bowlin. See flyers in the Aspen room for details.
RSVP with Prepayment by 11/2 to join in the craft of making Winter and Holiday Cards with Marilyn Banks of the Darke County Art Guild
Date/Time: Monday, November 9th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $5
Event limit: 20
Sign up at the Senior Center or text/call (937) 794-2556.
Description: Everyone will be able to make 4-5 cards either with a winter theme, traditional Christmas theme, or a combination of each. No experience is necessary and the $5 cost covers all supplies. The class will be lighthearted and fun!
Courtesy RSVP by 11/3 so we know how to plan for you at Card Bingo.
Card Bingo will be a recurrent event held the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 -9:00 pm with Gina Waddle and Vera Houpt
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 10th, 7-9pm
RSVP encouraged but not mandatory 11/3
Event limit: None Fee: A quarter for each game you play.
Sign up at the Senior Center or text/call (937) 794-2556.
Description: This is a fun spin on traditional bingo. All you need to bring is 1 or 2 deck(s) of cards and $8 worth of quarters per deck for the decks you wish to play. You will be learning alongside most of the others in attendance. It will cost 25 cents per game, and the winner/winners will be getting the pot of quarters collected for that game. Let’s have FUN!
Please bring a snack to share at intermission.
RSVP by 11/5 to reserve a spot and a light lunch at the Planning for Your Healthcare event presented by Everheart Hospice
Date/Time: Thursday, November 12th at 1:00 pm
Event limit: None Fee: no charge. Donations appreciated.
Sign up at the Senior Center or text/call (937) 794-2556.
Description: Courtney Yount from EverHeart Hospice will speak on the importance of living wills. She will clarify the differences between a Full Code, DNRCCA and DNRCC orders. The presentation will also cover the role of the Power of Attorney for Healthcare and how you can ensure your wishes be respected. A light lunch will be provided for all that have given notification of their attendance.
RSVP by 11/6 to join in the Friday Fun Night held in the Aspen Room at the Darke County Senior Center, at 5844 Jaysville-St. Johns Rd, Greenville.
Date/Time: November 13th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Sign up is encouraged but not mandatory at the Senior Center or text/call (937) 794-2556.
Description: Barb Roth and Denise Pallivec will be taking the lead. This month’s Friday Fun Night will offer traditional Bingo for all of our participants. Bring a $1 donation to enter! 25 cents for each game/card. Prizes at the end of each game. ADULTS ONLY for this event. Come join the Fun!
NOVEMBER
02 – Monday – Cardio Drumming 10:00 – 11:00 am must have pre-registered—
class is full
02 – Monday – Friends on Board 11:30 am – 12:30 pm RSVP by 10/26*
02 – Monday – Wavaires Fall Concert 1:00 pm RSVP by 10/26*
03 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga CANCELLED today only
03 – Tuesday – Geri-Fit 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
03 – Tuesday – Game Day 1:00 – 3:00 pm
03 – Tuesday – Medicare 101 — Open Enrollment 1:00 pm RSVP by 10/27*
04 – Wednesday – REFIT® 10:00 – 10:45 am
04 – Wednesday – Beginner Line Dancing ($5) Noon
04 – Wednesday – Line Dancing ($5) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
04 – Wednesday – DCS General Meeting &
Carry-in with Veterans Program 3:00 pm RSVP by 10/28*
05 – Thursday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 10:45 am
05 – Thursday – Geri-Fit 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
05 – Thursday – Bingo 12:00 pm
05 – Thursday – Movie: “West Side Story” 1:00 pm
06 – Friday – REFIT® 10:00 – 10:45 am
06 – Friday – Holiday Chocolates RSVP by 10/30 – to be added to the wait list
09 – Monday – Cardio Drumming 10:00 – 11:00 am
09 – Monday – Cozy Winter & Holiday Cards 11:30 am – 12:30 pm RSVP by 11/2*
10 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 10:45 am
10 – Tuesday – Geri-Fit 11:00 – 12:00 pm must have pre-registered—class is full
10 – Tuesday – Game Day 1:00 – 3:00 pm
10 – Tuesday – Card Bingo 7:00 – 9:00 pm
11 – Wednesday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
11 – Wednesday – Beginner Line Dancing ($5) Noon
11 – Wednesday – Line Dancing ($5) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
12 – Thursday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 10:45 am
12 – Thursday – Geri-Fit 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
12 – Thursday – Planning for Your Healthcare 1:00 pm RSVP by 11/5*
13 – Friday – Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Retreat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
13 – Friday – Friday Fun Night 7:00 – 10:00 pm RSVP by 11/6*
All events are held at the DC Senior Center located at 5844 Jaysville-St. Johns Rd., Greenville. These events are open to anyone 55+, with a membership of $2 per year required and an *RSVP by signing up at the center or text/call (937) 794-2556. All communication will be addressed during office hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday. We thank Northside Community Church for being our November Church of the Month. More information coming next week.
