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Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Young at Heart Luncheon - Medicare Update
Our Young at Heart Luncheon for August 10, 2010 was a great time together and it held some nice surprises for me. Anytime we do something new it is an apprehensive time for me. This month we had almost an entire program based on NEW!
Because of recent retirements we now have some new people helping us in Young at Heart. Some are helping with the lunch but others are helping in other ways. This month Grace Averitt played the piano for our prelude time and she is always exceptional. Grace is our church pianist and regularly plays for us on Sundays and plays for our choir. Yes, we do still have a choir and they are fantastic. Thank you, Grace, for sharing your talents with our group.
OK, so not all of our people helping are retired! Actually, many of those in the kitchen are younger. Speaking of the kitchen, I want to acknowledge many years of faithful service by our chief cook, Janice Bowersox. I’m not sure how long Jan has been cooking but I know she started long before I came on the scene. Jan has been asking to be replaced for many months and we thought we had a replacement several months ago but things changed, so we kept begging Jan to hang in there a little longer. Finally, Lisa came to the rescue and formed a new team of gals to help with the cooking and food preparation. Her team officially took over this month and did a very admirable job. Lisa and company, you are fantastic. Now I need to warn them, Jan has set a tough example to follow, but I know you will do your best. I hope everyone is aware that everything on the menu this month was made from scratch (maybe not the sugar-free pie). Thank you Lisa and company!
This month we also had one of our younger talents help with special music. Rachel Dudenhoffer played the violin accompanied by her dad (on CD). Her music was arranged by her dad, an AWANA Missionary in Michigan. It was a very nice medley of four gospel songs. You can hear or download her music HERE.
We also featured a special speaker who gave a very nice presentation on the changes in Medicare and also our options for Medicare Supplements. LaDAwn Davis was our speaker and I was very happy with the quality of her presentation and the way she delivered it. Medicare is not the most exciting subject to do a presentation about but LaDawn did a very nice job of keeping a dull topic interesting and sometimes even a bit funny. If you missed it, you can hear it HERE. You can also download and view the PowerPoint slides in Portable Document Format (pdf) HERE. I advise opening the document then follow along with the audio. I know many of you prefer musical entertainment and comedy but this one was a sleeper and very nicely done. Those of you who stayed away missed a nice program. By the way; LaDawn is a nurse with Buckeye Home Health Care and also led our Exercise Program for several months before her promotion.
We also had Emily Bookwalter here from Buckeye Home Health Care and she discussed a program we will run on August 25 starting at 11:30am to help use with the “Vial of Life Program”. Come and get your “Vial of Life” and help with the paperwork. This is free of charge. Even better --- come a half hour earlier (11am) and join us in our Senior Exercise Program. We meet in the Dining Room (near where we eat with Young at Heart.
OK, for those who prefer Music and Comedy for entertainment, next month (September 14) will be your program! We will feature “Spittin’ Image” the Swabb twins. I know this is one of your favorite programs, so don’t miss out. I also know Lisa and her kitchen team will have something special for our meal. We also have another surprise next month, but you will need to be here to know what it is. I won’t even tell about it here.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Day Trip to Cincinnati Ducks - July 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, we took our Young at Heart group to visit the Cincinnati area and ride the Cincinnati Ducks! This is a fairly new attraction for the Cincinnati area and we were anxious to try it. The Ducks originated as World War II DUWK amphibious vehicles. The designation of DUKW is not a military acronym – the name comes from the model naming terminology used by GMC; the "D" indicates a vehicle designed in 1942, the "U" meant "utility (amphibious)", the "K" indicated all-wheel drive and the "W" indicated two powered rear axles. The Duck we used was build at the end of the war in 1946, but is is very good condition. These are also modified to lengthen them and include large enclosures for passengers.
Our captain (left) and guide (right) were both very friendly and helpful. In fact, our captain is also a captain for the barge boats that ride up and down the Ohio River.
We always enjoy special times that we have with the friends we know and many we meet for the first time on any of our trips. These trips are always great for making new and interesting friends.
As we were about to enter the water on the Ohio side of the river, we hear a radio contact with a barge. Oops, there it was dead ahead of us! We were all painfully aware of a recent accident in Pennsylvania between another similar Duck and a barge that ended in loss of a couple of lives, so we were certainly apprehensive of making a headlong run at any barge. I thought we would hold back for the barge to pass, but NO - we drove right into the water.; holding our hats for the sudden jolt and splash as we entered the water. Fortunately, the Ohio River at this point is very wide and we did not come close to the barge. In fact, it outran us! But, we did have a bit of an adventure. Notice the view of the Kentucky skyline.
This is the pusher boat. Is it called a tug, or what?
One major highlight of this tour is the view of the waterfront and skylines on both sides of the Ohio River. This is the Ohio side. The photo with the barge above is a view of the Kentucky side.
In Cincinnati, we noticed this sign below telling about a long lost military Powder Magazine that was excavated during the construction of some of the waterfront property. There would have been enough gun power in this place to blow a very large hole and create a tidal wave in the Ohio River. I believe our guide said this was a Civil War Fort, however when you read this sign you will learn otherwise. It was an outpost in the late 1700s and was used for the Indian wars.
Finally, we are headed home again to Newport on the Levee!
This was a great tour and I would also recommend this to anyone as a great outing for the grand-kids.
(Remember to click any photo for a larger view)
Our captain (left) and guide (right) were both very friendly and helpful. In fact, our captain is also a captain for the barge boats that ride up and down the Ohio River.
We always enjoy special times that we have with the friends we know and many we meet for the first time on any of our trips. These trips are always great for making new and interesting friends.
As we were about to enter the water on the Ohio side of the river, we hear a radio contact with a barge. Oops, there it was dead ahead of us! We were all painfully aware of a recent accident in Pennsylvania between another similar Duck and a barge that ended in loss of a couple of lives, so we were certainly apprehensive of making a headlong run at any barge. I thought we would hold back for the barge to pass, but NO - we drove right into the water.; holding our hats for the sudden jolt and splash as we entered the water. Fortunately, the Ohio River at this point is very wide and we did not come close to the barge. In fact, it outran us! But, we did have a bit of an adventure. Notice the view of the Kentucky skyline.
This is the pusher boat. Is it called a tug, or what?
One major highlight of this tour is the view of the waterfront and skylines on both sides of the Ohio River. This is the Ohio side. The photo with the barge above is a view of the Kentucky side.
In Cincinnati, we noticed this sign below telling about a long lost military Powder Magazine that was excavated during the construction of some of the waterfront property. There would have been enough gun power in this place to blow a very large hole and create a tidal wave in the Ohio River. I believe our guide said this was a Civil War Fort, however when you read this sign you will learn otherwise. It was an outpost in the late 1700s and was used for the Indian wars.
Finally, we are headed home again to Newport on the Levee!
This was a great tour and I would also recommend this to anyone as a great outing for the grand-kids.
Monday, July 19, 2010
July 2010 YAH Luncheon
This month we tried another new performer and he worked out very well. We were entertained by Stan the Magic Man. Stan Goode’s mother is one of our YAH regulars; it is always nice to have “family” perform for us. We also had two sisters and their cousin sing for us. We always enjoy it when kids perform; this trio and solo were outstanding.
The girls, Madelyn, Nicole and Lydia sang a very nice trio together. Watch/listen to their performance HERE. Then, Nicole followed her sister and cousin with a nice solo, "Trust in the Lord". I’ve heard her sing this before and that is what prompted me to ask them to perform. You can watch and hear Nicole sing, HERE.
Following the music, we had the privilege of having Stan the Magic Man bring his premiere performance to Young at Heart. Stan did a number of illusions including card tricks, rope tricks, etc.
Then, his finale was to make the rabbit appear. This one wowed our audience and the kids especially enjoyed the rabbit.
The girls, Madelyn, Nicole and Lydia sang a very nice trio together. Watch/listen to their performance HERE. Then, Nicole followed her sister and cousin with a nice solo, "Trust in the Lord". I’ve heard her sing this before and that is what prompted me to ask them to perform. You can watch and hear Nicole sing, HERE.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Day Trip - June 17, 2010 - Church Basement Ladies
We had a fun day at La Comedia eating and seeing the new comedy musical, "Church Basement Ladies". This was a hilarious comedy program that I believe everyone enjoyed. If you missed it, you may want to consider taking someone special to see it before it closes.You can click any photo for a larger image!
One of the highlights of any event at LaComedia is the food! I think everyone enjoyed the meal before the big show!
We were pleased to have some special guests with us. Sherm and Pat Bowers (our former leaders) were with us and Clara brought her grand-daughters.
We weren't able to take photos during the performance but the performers lined up after the musical. Here is the pastor and 3 of the 4 church basement ladies. They all did a fantastic job and two of the ladies (one not shown) were qualified to be members of our Young at Heart group.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
YAH Luncheon - June 8, 2010
We had a full program today with good music and a nice medical presentation that probably worked for me. John Porter talked about diabetes and avoiding it through diet, exercise, etc. I need to work on my BMI.
John is a Physical Therapist with his own practice - Porter Physical Therapy. He also publishes an Internet newsletter that you can request by sending an email to the address that will be published in our July Young at Heart Newsletter.
Today, we also featured Josh Hales with a patriotic music program that he did in the Sunday morning services for Memorial Day. Here is a link to that music, if you wish to hear it again. We took the opportunity to honor our veterans and other service people after Josh's music.
John is a Physical Therapist with his own practice - Porter Physical Therapy. He also publishes an Internet newsletter that you can request by sending an email to the address that will be published in our July Young at Heart Newsletter. 
Today, we also featured Josh Hales with a patriotic music program that he did in the Sunday morning services for Memorial Day. Here is a link to that music, if you wish to hear it again. We took the opportunity to honor our veterans and other service people after Josh's music.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
EnterTrainment Junction - May 25, 2010
Our May Day Trip was a fun adventure for anyone! Many thought this would be a guys only thing but I received many great comments from the gals, too. The EnterTrainment Junction is a fun place for old and young kids, whether you like trains or not.
We started with a nice breakfast at iHop over by the old Voice of America property.
There were trains of all vintages, these are old ones. The trestles were built in the same design as the originals.
Yup, this is not a train. The layouts included water (real) and boats.
This old mine brought back memories of the days that I lived in Denver, Colorado and Rapid City, SD.
Everything wasn't just model trains; they also had many nice exhibits of train facts and history.
Our group even got an extra special tour of the "underground"! This is the area under the train layout and where all that water comes from. Yes, there are train tracks and trains running under the main exhibits. They have to go somewhere after they enter a tunnel. The controllers and computers for running much of the set up is also down here!
Our guide did a great job of explaining how everything works.
As our behind the scenes tour ended, we were fortunate to find a volunteer manufacturing and painting a new scenery set-up. Now, we must return to see the new stuff!
I heard many of our group telling others they would return with their friends and especially the grandchildren.
We started with a nice breakfast at iHop over by the old Voice of America property.
There were trains of all vintages, these are old ones. The trestles were built in the same design as the originals.
Yup, this is not a train. The layouts included water (real) and boats.
This old mine brought back memories of the days that I lived in Denver, Colorado and Rapid City, SD.
Everything wasn't just model trains; they also had many nice exhibits of train facts and history.
Our group even got an extra special tour of the "underground"! This is the area under the train layout and where all that water comes from. Yes, there are train tracks and trains running under the main exhibits. They have to go somewhere after they enter a tunnel. The controllers and computers for running much of the set up is also down here!
Our guide did a great job of explaining how everything works.
As our behind the scenes tour ended, we were fortunate to find a volunteer manufacturing and painting a new scenery set-up. Now, we must return to see the new stuff!
I heard many of our group telling others they would return with their friends and especially the grandchildren.
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