DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Seniors is excited to have received a grant bringing Bingocize® to the Birchwood Senior Center. Bingocize® is a senior-focused health program that strategically combines the game of Bingo, health education, and exercise and has quickly become an international program serving over 500 facilities in 47 states.
Bingocize® is a ten-week, evidence-based wellness program aimed at promoting fitness and nutrition to seniors. It’s played twice a week, with each session consisting of senior-focused exercises to increase range of motion, balance, muscle strengthening, and endurance, combined with nutrition information, and of course, Bingo. There are usually several Bingo winners during each session.
The course is led by a certified facilitator who can answer questions and help modify or offer alternatives for any exercise that participants find too difficult. Regardless of your present fitness level, this program is designed to keep you socially engaged and moving.
The program has been proven to improve aspects of cognition, increase upper and lower body strength, maintain or regain aspects of personal independence, provide fall prevention, improve one’s gait, increase social engagement, and bring participants fun and enjoyment.
The class size is limited to 19 participants. Those interested must pre-register by texting or calling Wally at (508) 789-3884 or Mary at (937) 423-2565 by July 7th. Questions can also be directed to them.
Classes begin Monday, July 14th and are offered every Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM through September 15th. There will be no class on Labor Day, September 1st.
The Darke County Seniors can offer a full and varied calendar of events, partially through its dedicated and conscientious volunteers, but must rely heavily on monetary donations from civic-minded businesses and individuals. Thanks to Flaig Lumber of New Madison, Greenville National Bank, Troutwine Auto Sales, Clear Choice Hearing Center, Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Whirlpool, Park National, Wayne Health Care, Brethren Retirement Community, Rest Haven Nursing Home, Spirit Transport, Everheart Hospice, Versailles Rehab Center, Trustwell at Oakley Place, Dairy Queen, Abbottsville Monument, and R.J. Warner Insurance programs such as Chair Yoga and Refit® have been added.
Funding is a constant necessity, which means donations are continually needed and forever appreciated. The Darke County Seniors operate under the Darke County Senior Outreach, a 501(c)(3). Individuals, groups, or corporations interested in contributing should contact Heather Stith at 937-417-2648 (new number) or send their pledge/donation directly to Darke County Senior Outreach, P.O. Box 1019, Greenville, OH 45331.
The July calendar of events is available on Facebook and at nearly every public location throughout Darke County. If you have not seen their posters at a location you frequent, please feel free to contact Diana at (937) 681-5275. Also, consider offering your assistance in distributing future flyers.
July
1 – Tuesday – Game Day from 1 – 3 pm
2 – Wednesday – Line Dancing with Kevin ($5) from 1 – 3 pm
2 – Wednesday – DC Senior Meeting held at 3 pm – Open to DC seniors aged 55+
3 – Thursday – Free Bingo from 11:30 – 12:30
3 – Thursday Movie Day: “Out of Africa” at 1 pm with free popcorn
7 – Monday – REFIT® with Carolyn (donation) from 1 – 2 pm
8 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga with Joy (donation) from 10:30 – 11:30 am New Time
8 – Tuesday – Game Day from 1 – 3 pm
9 – Wednesday – Line Dancing with Kevin ($5) from 1 – 3 pm
10– Thursday – Chair Yoga with Joy (donation) from 10:30 – 11:30 am New Time
10 – Thursday – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia at 1 pm.
14 – Monday – Bingocize from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Must RSVP by 7/7*
14 – Monday – “Time with Tina” Summer Smoothies from 1 – 2:30 pm
15 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga with Joy (donation) from 10:30 – 11:30 am New Time
15 – Tuesday – Game Day from 1 – 3 pm
16 – Wednesday – Bingocize from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Must have RSVP’d by 7/7*
16 – Wednesday – Line Dancing with Kevin ($5) from 1 – 3 pm
17– Thursday – Chair Yoga with Joy (donation) from 10:30 – 11:30 am New Time
17 – Thursday – Summer Craft: Welcome Sign Door Hangers at 1:00 pm with
Darcy Blankenship of Buckeye Forest. Must RSVP by 7/10*.
21 – Monday – Bingocize from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
21 – Monday – REFIT® with Carolyn (donation) from 1 – 2 pm
22 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga with Joy (donation) from 11:30 – 12:30 pm
22 – Tuesday – Game Day from 1 – 3 pm
23 – Wednesday – Bingocize from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
23 – Wednesday – Line Dancing with Kevin ($5) from 1 – 3 pm
24 – Thursday – Lunch and presentation by Holly Hill on Brethren Home
Retirement Community at 12:00 noon. Must RSVP by 7/17*
28 – Monday – Bingocize from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
28 – Monday – “Time with Tina” Blueberry Bonanza from 1 – 2:30 pm
29 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga with Joy (donation) from 10:30 – 11:30 am New Time
29 – Tuesday – Game Day from 1 – 3 pm
30 – Wednesday – Bingocize from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
30 – Wednesday – Line Dancing with Kevin ($5) from 1 – 3 pm
31 – Thursday – Chair Yoga with Joy (donation) from 10:30 – 11:30 am New Time
31 – Thursday – A Wellness Experience to “Celebrate You Naturally” from 1 – 4:00 pm,
presented by Shelly Acker and a host of colleagues. Healthy snacks, educational
resources, and much more. Must RSVP by 7/24*
Save this calendar of events for reference. Follow us on Facebook: “Darke County Seniors.” Changes, corrections, or additions can be found on Facebook.
All events take place at the Birchwood Senior Center, 8544 Jaysville-St. Johns Road, Greenville. All events are open to anyone 55+. Please be aware that some events require an RSVP by the specified date indicated with an asterisk (*). Those RSVPs can be made by texting or calling Wally at (508) 789-3884 or Mary at (937) 423-2565.
