Mohler Matters APRIL 2018 All Mohler Center volunteers are invited to a free celebratory lunch on Monday, April 23 at 12:00 PM. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 19.
From the Director's Desk Some FYI s to pass along. * New Medicare Cards are Coming!!! Cards will be mailed to ALL Medicare recipients starting in April 2018 and will mail until April 2019. No need to do anything as long as your address is current. If you need to update your address, visit social security website or stop by the office and we can help you. In an effort to protect your identity, your new card will have a number unique to you (no more social security numbers). All your benefits remain the same. Once you receive your new card, destroy the previous card. Only give your Medicare number to those providers you trust that work with Medicare on your behalf. These cards are FREE. If you are asked for money to get your card it is a SCAM! * Penn State Health is currently looking for participants to complete a community health needs assessment. Paper copies are available at the Mohler Center. I will email an online assessment in the coming weeks also. Please consider helping Penn State Health gain a better understanding of the health needs across the communities they serve. * Check out the Derry Township Website for the newest information about our Community Center project. Click on the learn more about the Hershey Community Center Project tab. Copies also available in the Mohler Center. Happy Spring (GET HERE ALREADY!) :-) * The Office of the Attorney General recently distributed consumer protection material. Information is in our lobby about IRS Imposter scams, You ve won scams, money wiring scams, and tech support scams. Scams can be reported to the FTC at 1-877- FTC-HELP. * Derry Township News: Farmer s Market in Hershey opens May 17 Downtown Summer Market opens June 2 Shred It Event for Derry Township Residents is Saturday, April 21 from 8:00 10:45 AM at Township Building * The final design of the Proposed Hershey Community Center (Mohler Center included) will be presented at the Derry Township Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 PM at the township building. Monthly Coordinators Mah Jongg: Mary Ann Lotto (717-533-1364) Intermediate Bridge: Audrey Snyder (717-269-4859) 2
Coming Events Stress Awareness w/ Country Meadows Monday, April 9 at Mohler Center 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Get CarFit! Trained professionals take you through a 12-point checklist with your vehicle, recommending minor fit adjustments for better safety and comfort. Occupational Therapists will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on maintaining and strengthening driving health. Appointments are necessary. Call Mohler Center at 717-533-2002 to RSVP. 11:00 AM De-stress! Take Control! Understand the different types of stress, identify the physical reactions to stress, learn how prolonged stress affects you and how to reduce stress. And Kim Eichinger, Country Meadows Fitness Guru will present breathing techniques and mindful movements. Thursday, April 19 Harrisburg Senators Game - 12:00 PM. We have 24 tickets available for $5.00 each. There is also a senior health fair at FNB Field. Transportation provided by The Hershey Trolley Shuttle. Register in the office. Friday, April 20 April Social 11:30AM. Pennsylvania Idol Winner Charles Lee returns with his Motown sound. Lunch, catered by Country Meadows, will be Pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered carrots, tossed salad, and apple pie. Cost is $10, reserve your spot by Tuesday, April 17. Monday, April 23 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 12:00 PM. RSVP by April 19. Monday, May 7 Getting Financially Fit Lunch & Learn 12:00PM. Details below. 12:00 PM Have Lunch! Deluxe Salad Bar Lunch w/ Chef Julie from Country Meadows. 1:30 PM Get Healthy! Learn the basics of wellness including physical activity, awareness of individual wellness, and understanding how to make active living work on a personal basis. Monday, April 16 Susquehanna Service Puppies Visit - 9:00 10:15AM. Drop in to cuddle some puppies. Donate needed items including paper towels, bags, treats, and gift cards to grocery stores. Workshop Info: When: Monday, May 7 Time: 12:00 PM Where: Mohler Center What: Free Lunch and Workshop Discussion Topics: Cash Flow, Basics of Tax Planning, Creating a Financial Road Map, Overcoming Obstacles, Intro to Estate Planning, and Maximizing Savings Lunch will be ham, potato and green beans. Event is free, but reservations are necessary by Thursday, May 3. 3
A P R I L Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2 1:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker 9 Stress Awareness Day 9:00 Board Meeting 1:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker 16 9:00 Puppy Hugs with SSD 12:30 Wii 1:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker 23 10-11 Line Dance (time change) 12:00 Volunteer Lunch 1:00 Knitting/Watercolor 30 12:30 Wii 11:00 Knitting/Watercolor 1:00 Penny Poker 3 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 10 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 17 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 24 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Oil Painting 10:45 Strengthening w/ Sara 12:15 Intermediate Bridge 4 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 1:00 Bingo/Wii 4:00 Silver Sneakers 11 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 1:00 Bingo/Wii 4:00 Silver Sneakers 18 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 1:00 Bingo/Wii 4:00 Silver Sneakers 25 10:00 Beginner Line Dance 1:00 Bingo/Wii 4:00 Silver Sneakers ** Tax Appointments ** Mohler Center Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Until April 16 4
Thursday Friday 5 9:00 Dolls 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Tai Chi 6 *8:15 Zumba Gold 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Wii 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Coloring Club 12 9:00 Dolls 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Tai Chi 13 *8:15 Zumba Gold 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Wii 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Coloring Club 19 Senator s Game Trip 9:00 Dolls 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Tai Chi 20 *8:15 Zumba Gold 9:00 Mah Jongg 26 9:00 Dolls 9:00 Investment Club 10:45 Strengthening with Sara 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Tai Chi 27 *8:15 Zumba Gold 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Wii 10:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Coloring Club 11:30 April Social 5
Senators Game & Senior Health Fair Thursday, April 19 12:00PM Mohler Center will provide transportation to enjoy a day at the ballpark. Tickets available on a first come basis. Bus will depart Mohler Center at 11:00 AM and return at approximately 3:00 PM. Cost is $5.00 and include transportation to and from Mohler Center and game tickets. Food is on your own. Theater: Behind the scenes! James Thomas, retired Dean of the School of Performing and Visual Arts at Gardner-Webb University is teaching a class about what goes into putting a theater show into production. This free 4 week class will meet on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM 12:00 PM starting May 8 at Mohler Center. 5/8: Organization of a theater 5/15: The Method of the Magic Moment: Script Analysis 5/22: The Method of the Magic Moment: Principles and Techniques of directing a play 5/29: Actor s Technique: remembering lines, training techniques, stage fright, warming up, audition, etc. Seating is limited. Registration is necessary by 5/4. 6
Mohler Travel Gettysburg Dine A Round Tuesday, June 5 History, food, & fun describes our day in Gettysburg. We depart Mohler Center at 7:00 AM with our first stop at Seminary Ridge Museum for coffee and pastries. This exhibit provides a powerful view of the battles first day. Next, we head to a bus tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Then we are off to Dobbin House, a National Registered Historic House, for a soup and sandwich buffet lunch. Next, we go to the Elizabeth Ann Seaton Shrine to learn about her remarkable life. Then we are off to the 9/11 Firefighters memorial to pay tribute to those first responders. Finally, we go to Hollabaugh Brothers for cider and dessert. This fruit farm and market has a buzzing bee industry. We will have time for shopping and exploring. We will arrive back home with full tummies and fabulous memories at 6:30PM Cost of this day is $115 and reservations are necessary by May 4. Pretty Woman the Musical on Broadway Wednesday, August 22 Only 12 tickets left for the newest Broadway hit. Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other...and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way...a dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway. Pretty Woman: The Musical is guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your hearts. We depart Mohler Center at 7:00 AM. We will enjoy a great luncheon at Ellen s Stardust Diner, home of the world famous singing waitstaff. We head to Nederlander Theater (orchestra 1 seats) to enjoy this all time favorite movie come to life in the brand new musical. Approximate arrival back to Mohler Center is 10:00PM. Cost of the trip is $200 and reservations are needed by June 1. 7
Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Drive Hershey, PA 17033 MOHLER SENIOR CENTER 25 Hope Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: (717) 533-2002 E-mail: information@mohlerseniorcenter.com Website: www.mohlerseniorcenter.com The Mohler Senior Center strives to make a positive difference in the lives of any person in the greater Hershey Area who is fifty years or older. We provide a wide range of physical exercise opportunities, games, travel, educational courses, and social and volunteer opportunities in a pleasant, safe, and welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is to ensure that older citizens can stay physically active, mentally stimulated, and independent for as long as possible. The Mohler Senior Center is an independent, non-profit agency, depending solely on private funding and endowments to operate. Although there is no formal dues structure, members are expected to contribute a donation of at least $75 per year. Jack Bishop: President of the Board of Directors Melissa Weigle: Executive Director Kim Reese: Administrative Assistant Jen Karcesky: Administrative Assistant Dates to Remember April 9 Stress Awareness Events Monday, April 16 Service Dog Visit April 19 Senators Game April 20 Social April 23 Volunteer Lunch May 7 Financially Fit Lunch 8