• Art Studio Monday and Friday 9 AM-11 AM
• 4 sessions, $25

• Wednesday - 9 AM-11 AM
• Location - Art Studio
• The cost is $10 per month

Basic Computing 6 hr. course, $35

Basic computing for the very beginner. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Next class: February 14, 15 and 16

Classes on Demand, $20/hr.

1 on 1 training available. Please call 419-885-3913 to schedule

Computer Club ~ Let's talk technology, problems and how to get the most out of your computer. Wednesday afternoons 4:00 - 5:00 PM. FREE!

Digital Photography 6 hr. course, $35

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Next class: February 21, 22 and 23

Facebook 6 hr. course, $35 (coming soon!)

Internet/email 6 hr. course, $35

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Next class: February 7, 8 and 9

Microsoft Office Suite 12 hr. course, $65

Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2 weeks

Next class: March 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22

Skype 2 hr. course, $20 (coming soon!)

EVENTS / TRIPS

Due to strong business community support, we are able to present at our center many events such as a spring and a fall “Here’s To Your Health” Fair; The “Swinging On A Star Dance” in the Spring and The “Oktoberfest” Dance in the Fall both with live bands; a “Celebrate Women” event; “The Guy’s Afternoon Off” event; The SSC Anniversary Celebration; Arbor Day Celebration; the Flag Box Ceremony near Veteran’s Day in November; music and fine arts presentations; A “Greet the New Year” party and other holiday observances. Throughout the year a free monthly movie day with root beer floats, munchies and prizes is enjoyed by many as well as a monthly free movie night after Tuesday night dinner, on the 4th Tuesday, which includes snacks.

Trips include area points of interest such as the Mud Hens baseball games, Canal Boat rides, lodge parties, fishing outings and educational tours of local metro parks and museums. Also popular are area specialty restaurants, spring charter fishing trips on Lake Erie, theatre and music performances.

FOLLIES PERFORMANCE

The Senior Follies is an annual talent showcase. With six months of preparation, a group of our participants come together to write, direct, and perform a wonderful comedic, singing and dancing production. This is a very popular event in which all proceeds are donated to the center. Check your newsletter for further information.

GIFT SHOP

Our gift shop is full of items that are handmade by our seniors. When an item sells, 10% of the selling price goes to the center. Stop in the Dining Room and see the wonderful items on display.

HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Through this program, the center refers service providers to senior’s homes to do jobs such as seasonal yard maintenance, household cleaning, small repair jobs and painting. The prospective providers are interviewed and go through a federal criminal background check, before being brought into the program. The service providers are independent contractors from the community and are not employed by the Center. However, they are aware that the services are for seniors in the community and are asked to keep the cost as low as possible. For more information please call 419-885-3913.

OUTREACH PROGRAMS/SENIOR SERVICES

The center has information about numerous services available to seniors in our community. We can help determine eligibility, help with paperwork and other requirements needed for seniors to be able to take advantage of these services.

AARP Income Tax Service - From the beginning of February through April 15th, seniors and low income people can have their income taxes e-filed by trained AARP volunteers. This is a free service and appointments are required.

Caring for the Caregiver - Sponsored by Hospice of Northwest Ohio. 4 wk series, scheduled throughout the year.

Forward Focus - opportunities for confidential discussions with a Licensed Independent Social Worker. Also offered are group educational series and outreach services that could provide direct assistance when making difficult decisions.

Golden Buckeye Card - Participation in the Golden Buckeye Program is free. Ohio residents who are 60 years and older and adults 18-59 years old who have a permanent disability and are unable to work are eligible. Applications available in the office.

Home Energy Assistance Program - (H.E.A.P.) - assistance with rising heating costs. Applications and income levels for eligibility are available in the office. For more info please call Susan 419-885-3913.

Managed Care Advocacy - Help with health insurance issues is available the third Thursday of each month by appointment.

Notary Public - This free service is available by appointment. Please call Donna, 419-885-3913

Ohio Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney - “Advance Directive” is a general term referring to a person’s verbal and written instructions about future medical care in the event that the person becomes unable to speak for him or herself.

Ombudsman Program - assistance with concerns regarding long term health care. For information, call the ABLE Long Term Ombudsman Program at 419-259-2891 or 1-800-542-1874.

Legal Aid - The last Tuesday of the month held Quarterly, Legal Aid of Western Ohio offers free legal counsel by appointment, 419-885-3913.

Legal Outreach - Free elder care legal services, sponsored by Gallon, Takacs, Boissoneault & Schaffer Co., L.P.A.The second Tuesday of the month, by appointment, 419-885-3913.

Sylvania Senior Center Fee Assistance Program - available for seniors 60+. This program is strictly confidential and is to help the senior participate in programming where there is a fee attached. Please see Susan for more information.

Participant Council The Participant Council is an organized group of Sylvania Senior Center participants who help to serve the participants as a whole by assisting the senior center in achieving its goals. Anyone who participates at the senior center is automatically a member of the Participant Council and has voting rights. Officers are elected annually. Quarterly meetings will be held on a Friday in conjunction with the Booster Club Breakfast. Participant Council activities are varied and help raise funds for the Center.

SPECIAL INTEREST/SOCIAL GROUPS
(Times subject to change periodically throughout the year)

Book Review Club - 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM. Join this group in discovering the world of literature. Each month a new book is chosen and discussed.

China Painting - Monday from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, in the Art Studio. Fees: $2/day plus $1 firing fee.

Chorus - Tuesday from 9:45 AM -11:15 AM, this group practices in the Great Room for community performances. There is always a need for more singers, especially male voices. The only requirement for joining, is that you enjoy singing and sharing music.

Current Events 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the Conference Room. Join this group If you enjoy a healthy exchange of ideas and opinions.

Investment Club - 1st Monday of the month, 9:00 AM. David Patton answers your questions about investing and the stock market.

The Joe LaConey Band - 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM practice session. The Joe LaConey Band is an eclectic group of musicians who get together and perform in the community. New band members are always needed and welcomed. You don’t have to be the best...you just have to love music.

Knitting & Crocheting - Wednesdays, 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM and Fridays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Along with their own projects, the group knits and crochets blankets and other items that the center donates to various charities.

Music Jam Session - These musicians get together every Tuesday from 3-5 PM in the Willow Room. Come and listen or join in.

Quilting - The devoted quilters of the center meet in the quilting room from 8 AM until about noon or later Monday-Thursday. Much of the work they do is on quilts brought in from the community.

Sunrise Ladies - Ladies breakfast group. Participants enjoy breakfast along with various presentations. 4th Monday of the month at 9:30 AM.
Sure to be a great way to start your day!

Travel Club- 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, in the Dining Room. The up-and-coming trips are described in the monthly newsletter and registration flyers for the trips are located in the center hallway near the coatroom. Call the group advisor, Sue Dybowski for more information at (419) 882-1257.

Woodshop - Bring your broken tables, chairs and other wood items to the woodshop, and the wood experts will fix it. The charge for this service is “a donation to the center”. They’re who we turn to when props, bookcases or other items need to be built for the center.

Writer’s Group - Two groups, one meets every Wednesday, 1-3 PM in the Art Studio, the Friday group meets the 2nd & 4th Friday of the month from 1:30-3 PM, in the conference room.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Monday thru Friday, transportation to and from the senior center is available to anyone 60 years and older who lives in the Sylvania School District. There are weekly grocery shopping trips, stops at local banks, the pharmacy and post office. There is a charge of $1 for a oneway trip.

"Senior Connections” is a van transportation service for seniors who are 60 years and older. Trips are scheduled to physical therapy sessions, for nursing home visits, hospital visits and beauty shop appointments. The service is available Monday thru Friday with appointment times from 9:00 AM into the afternoon. You must be able to attend your appointment on your own. A friend can ride to assist you. The charge for a round trip within our service boundaries is $9.

Transportation Services for Seniors - This service is through Black and White Cab and is for Lucas County residents 60 years and older. Transportation is provided to doctor and dentist appointments within Lucas County. It is available twice a month at a reduced cost. Applications are available in the office.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Sylvania Senior Center has various opportunities available to those willing to donate their time and talents. Some of the areas of opportunity are: Greeters, Office, Special Events, Computer Coaches, Community Needs, Collections, Dining Room, Campaigning, Teddy Bear Dressing, Special Sales, Knitting/Crocheting, Bingo Callers, Committees, Gardening, and many more areas. Be sure to check the volunteer board in the hall for current volunteer needs and sign up in the green folder in the office if interested. We have in-house and community opportunity referrals available. The monthly newsletter has a current listing of volunteer opportunities.