Senior Scribe
Senior Scribe January–March 2017
Jewish Family Services at The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center ˑ• 6905 Hoover Road • Indianapolis, IN 46260
Dear Friends: Another year has passed by, and we begin a new year with hope. We had a busy year with lots of changes. We lost some dear friends but gained new friends. All of us are busy with our personal lives, but we enjoy having you as part of our bigger family on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We encourage you to continue to be involved in lunch and share your ideas about programs in which you wish to be involved. We would like to find out if you would be interested in Microsoft training programs for seniors. Please see page 2 for more information. We know that we have had ups and downs regarding the accuracy of the menus, which keeps us on our toes. We look forward to a balanced, healthier year. We wish you a happy, healthy, active and stimulating 2017! Christy and Ruthie
Senior Resources 317.259.6822 Wheels to Wellness—Ext. #8 Homemaker Service—Ext. #5 Jack takes people to their medical appoint- To arrange for assistance with light housekeeping, ments. Because this service is in such demand, call Christy. please call to reserve your ride as soon as you Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch—Ext. #5 have scheduled an appointment. Have your These lunches and special programs for seniors doctor’s address and phone number available. are available twice weekly to anyone over the age Rides are provided on a first-come, first-served of 60. There is some one-time paperwork, but basis. Hours are 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. please don’t let that stop you from joining us! Grocery Shopping—Ext. #5 Sugar takes people by van to various stores on Mondays. Call for additional information.
Popsie’s Pantry—Ext. #6 This service provides dry and canned goods, produce and household items to those who qualify. To use this service or to donate, please call Julie.
www.jewishindianapolis.org 317.259.6822
Senior Scribe
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Jan–Mar 2017
Interested in These Microsoft Programs? What’s New with Office 2016? Ready to get started with new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook? Then check out this quick tips and demos workshop on the latest version of Office for consumers. Learn about exciting new tools, like the Tell Me feature or Smart Lookup—and many more—that can help you be more productive. Surface Pro 4 Through this 20-minute workshop, participants will be introduced to the new features and capabilities of the Surface Pro 4 and how it can be used for both work and personal life. This workshop features a walk-through of new features via a PowerPoint presentation and also opportunities for hands-on experience. Outlook 2016: Fundamentals This workshop introduces Microsoft Outlook 2016, a one-stop information management system that organizes your emails, calendars, contacts, tasks and to-do lists all in one place. The workshop covers each view and highlights new features and is appropriate for new users or users upgrading from any previous version. If you are interested, it will require a commitment to stay on the day of the presentation. We can also see if there are other subjects for which they can provide training.
Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Bubbe and Zayde & Thanksgiving Photos
www.jewishindianapolis.org
317.259.6822
Senior Scribe
Jan–Mar 2017
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Social Service Corner It’s the time of year when temperatures are colder and we turn on our furnaces to stay warm. During the winter months we see an increase in our heating bills. There are two programs that can assist you in reducing your heating bills during the winter months. Energy Assistance is one of the programs. The income guidelines are as follows:
Size of Household
Maximum Annual Household Income
1
$17,820
2
$24,030
3
$30,240
4
$36,450
Winter Assistance income guidelines are as follows:
Size of Household
Minimum Annual Maximum Annual Household Income Household Income
1
$17,820
$26,730
2
$24,030
$36,045
3
$30,240
$45,360
4
$36,450
$54,675
5
$42,660
$63,990
6
$48,870
$73,305
If you think you qualify for one of these programs, please see me to schedule a time to complete an application.
Stay warm and welcome to 2017, Christy Morris, LCSW
www.jewishindianapolis.org
317.259.6822
Senior Scribe
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Jan–Mar 2017
Clubs for All
(Seniors in Place membership NOT required) Book Club—Meets at 10:30 am at Hasten Hebrew Academy, 6602 Hoover Road, the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Call Monica Rosenfeld at 255.3604 for more info. Classic Movie Club—Meets at 2 pm the 4th Monday of each month at MorningSide of College Park. For more info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881. Coffee & Conversation—Open discussion on many topics the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month right after lunch at the JCC. Craft Club—For info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881. Hole in the Wall Club—Visit a different restaurant in the area on the 6th of each month. Call Jackie Hayden at 253.7268 for more info. Knitting Club—Meets at 10 am on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at Pleasant View Lutheran Church library. For more info call Dorothy Kerrigan at 254.1123. Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch—Meets at noon at the JCC every Tuesday and Thursday (except on holidays). Suggested donation for kosher lunch is $3. Reservations not required except for special holiday lunches. Transportation available within a limited area at a minimal cost. For more info call Ruthie Gal at 557.2265 or Christy Morris at 259.6822. Plant Club—Visit gardens in the spring and summer, plant-related events in the fall and winter. For more info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881.
Sing-along Club—Meets at 2 pm at different homes on the 3rd Monday of each month. Call Carol Kirk at 255.3244 for more info. Travel Club—Visit places of interest throughout the state. For more info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881.
SENIOR
HUMOR www.jewishindianapolis.org
317.259.6822
Jewish Family Services at The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center ˑ• 6905 Hoover Road • Indianapolis, IN 46260
Dear Friends: Another year has passed by, and we begin a new year with hope. We had a busy year with lots of changes. We lost some dear friends but gained new friends. All of us are busy with our personal lives, but we enjoy having you as part of our bigger family on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We encourage you to continue to be involved in lunch and share your ideas about programs in which you wish to be involved. We would like to find out if you would be interested in Microsoft training programs for seniors. Please see page 2 for more information. We know that we have had ups and downs regarding the accuracy of the menus, which keeps us on our toes. We look forward to a balanced, healthier year. We wish you a happy, healthy, active and stimulating 2017! Christy and Ruthie
Senior Resources 317.259.6822 Wheels to Wellness—Ext. #8 Homemaker Service—Ext. #5 Jack takes people to their medical appoint- To arrange for assistance with light housekeeping, ments. Because this service is in such demand, call Christy. please call to reserve your ride as soon as you Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch—Ext. #5 have scheduled an appointment. Have your These lunches and special programs for seniors doctor’s address and phone number available. are available twice weekly to anyone over the age Rides are provided on a first-come, first-served of 60. There is some one-time paperwork, but basis. Hours are 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. please don’t let that stop you from joining us! Grocery Shopping—Ext. #5 Sugar takes people by van to various stores on Mondays. Call for additional information.
Popsie’s Pantry—Ext. #6 This service provides dry and canned goods, produce and household items to those who qualify. To use this service or to donate, please call Julie.
www.jewishindianapolis.org 317.259.6822
Senior Scribe
Page 2
Jan–Mar 2017
Interested in These Microsoft Programs? What’s New with Office 2016? Ready to get started with new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook? Then check out this quick tips and demos workshop on the latest version of Office for consumers. Learn about exciting new tools, like the Tell Me feature or Smart Lookup—and many more—that can help you be more productive. Surface Pro 4 Through this 20-minute workshop, participants will be introduced to the new features and capabilities of the Surface Pro 4 and how it can be used for both work and personal life. This workshop features a walk-through of new features via a PowerPoint presentation and also opportunities for hands-on experience. Outlook 2016: Fundamentals This workshop introduces Microsoft Outlook 2016, a one-stop information management system that organizes your emails, calendars, contacts, tasks and to-do lists all in one place. The workshop covers each view and highlights new features and is appropriate for new users or users upgrading from any previous version. If you are interested, it will require a commitment to stay on the day of the presentation. We can also see if there are other subjects for which they can provide training.
Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Bubbe and Zayde & Thanksgiving Photos
www.jewishindianapolis.org
317.259.6822
Senior Scribe
Jan–Mar 2017
Page 3
Social Service Corner It’s the time of year when temperatures are colder and we turn on our furnaces to stay warm. During the winter months we see an increase in our heating bills. There are two programs that can assist you in reducing your heating bills during the winter months. Energy Assistance is one of the programs. The income guidelines are as follows:
Size of Household
Maximum Annual Household Income
1
$17,820
2
$24,030
3
$30,240
4
$36,450
Winter Assistance income guidelines are as follows:
Size of Household
Minimum Annual Maximum Annual Household Income Household Income
1
$17,820
$26,730
2
$24,030
$36,045
3
$30,240
$45,360
4
$36,450
$54,675
5
$42,660
$63,990
6
$48,870
$73,305
If you think you qualify for one of these programs, please see me to schedule a time to complete an application.
Stay warm and welcome to 2017, Christy Morris, LCSW
www.jewishindianapolis.org
317.259.6822
Senior Scribe
Page 4
Jan–Mar 2017
Clubs for All
(Seniors in Place membership NOT required) Book Club—Meets at 10:30 am at Hasten Hebrew Academy, 6602 Hoover Road, the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Call Monica Rosenfeld at 255.3604 for more info. Classic Movie Club—Meets at 2 pm the 4th Monday of each month at MorningSide of College Park. For more info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881. Coffee & Conversation—Open discussion on many topics the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month right after lunch at the JCC. Craft Club—For info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881. Hole in the Wall Club—Visit a different restaurant in the area on the 6th of each month. Call Jackie Hayden at 253.7268 for more info. Knitting Club—Meets at 10 am on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at Pleasant View Lutheran Church library. For more info call Dorothy Kerrigan at 254.1123. Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch—Meets at noon at the JCC every Tuesday and Thursday (except on holidays). Suggested donation for kosher lunch is $3. Reservations not required except for special holiday lunches. Transportation available within a limited area at a minimal cost. For more info call Ruthie Gal at 557.2265 or Christy Morris at 259.6822. Plant Club—Visit gardens in the spring and summer, plant-related events in the fall and winter. For more info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881.
Sing-along Club—Meets at 2 pm at different homes on the 3rd Monday of each month. Call Carol Kirk at 255.3244 for more info. Travel Club—Visit places of interest throughout the state. For more info call Janet Stillerman at 251.8881.
SENIOR
HUMOR www.jewishindianapolis.org
317.259.6822
