MEMBERSHIP
Membership dues are $10 per year (Jan-Dec); $5 for half-year (July-Dec)
Must be at least 55 years or older to join; younger spouses are also welcome to join.
Membership is NOT limited to Vandalia residents.
Seniors are welcome to visit the center up to 3 times before joining.
Renewal is based on the calendar year and is due every January 1.
PROGRAMS
Congregate Lunch - Every Monday and Wednesday at noon, we will be serving lunch at the Senior Center. Open to anyone age 60 and up. Must make a reservation at least one day in advance by calling or stopping in at the Center between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Menus change monthly and are available upon request. There is a suggested donation of $2.00 per meal.
Sinclair College for Lifelong Learning-Register at the Senior Center
Classes are held at the Senior Center with instructors provided by Sinclair Community College. FREE for seniors 60 and older. Registration is required.
Classes include:
Exercise: 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
History: Mondays, 1:00 - 3:15pm
Art Appreciation: Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Painting: Thursdays, 12 noon - 3:15 p.m.
T'Ai Chi - Gentle Physical & Mental Training $4.00 per class- Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
Arts & Crafts
Super Sewers meets every other Tuesday at 9:30 am. This group makes quilts, lap robes, baby quilts and walk bags to donate to Children's Medical Center, Hospice of Dayton and nursing homes. A wide variety of their items (quilts, casserole carriers, cloth children's book,etc) are also sold at the Annual Bazaar.
Happy Hookers meets every other Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.. This crocheting and knitting group makes hats, scarfs and lap robes for the VA Center, St. Vincent Homeless and other local organizations that assist the needy.
Floral Group meets most Tuesdays at 9:00 am. This group creates beautiful silk floral arrangements, seasonal decorations and memorials. Items are displayed and sold year round with a special Christmas display at the Annual Bazaar. Card Groups- New Players are always welcome. Table hosts are listed in the monthly newsletter
Bridge - Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Party Bridge - Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Pinochle - Tuesday and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Bid Euchre - First and third Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge - Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Penny Ante Poker - Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Game Day - Second and fourth Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Billiards - The pool room is open daily to all members. There are two billiard tables available for practice and competition.
Computers - Free Internet, word processing, games, etc. are available on the computers located in the front lounge. Computer classes are offered throughout the year, refer to the newsletter for upcoming course descriptions and dates.
Travel - We have an outstanding and popular travel program. There are up to 12 trips per year and rarely a cancellation. Must make deposit at sign up. Trips fill up quickly. the itinerary includes a number of day and overnight trips of varying length. Favorites of everyone are one-day mystery trips and annual casino trip. It's great to go to so many enjoyable places while leaving the driving to someone else. We always have a great time! CLICK HERE FOR THE 2009 TRIP SCHEDULE
SPECIAL EVENTS (Also refer to the monthly newsletter for upcoming special events!)
Potluck - Bring your favorite dish to share, plus disposable table service. Meals are the first and third Fridays (April-December at 6:00 p.m. and January-March at 12 Noon)
First Friday of each month, meal followed by membership meeting and movie
Third Friday of each month, meal followed by entertainment or speaker Breakfast - It's the best breakfast deal in town! Only $2.00 for a full, hot (and sometimes exotic) breakfast. Enjoy a relaxing time with new and old friends, as you leave the cooking to us! Menu changes monthly and is posted with the date and time in the monthly newsletter.
Catered Dinners - Dinners are scheduled for the third Friday of April, June, August, October and December. $10 per meal. Entertainment to follow dinner. Limited space - dinners fill up quickly. Menus posted in monthly newsletter.
Vandalia Senior Citizens Club - Business meetings are held the first Friday of each month. The Senior club's board conducts
a business meeting immediately following the potluck dinner. Members of the Center have the opportunity to voice their concerns, ideas and opinions and have the opportunity to vote at these meetings.
SENIOR RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Free legal aid and income tax services Free Medicare counseling and assistance from OSHIIP Free blood pressure checks and other health screenings - Low cost flu shots
Applications for Golden Buckeye Cards, HEAP, Project Mobility Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair
Transportation - Vandalia Senior Transportation Program (VanTran) began operation June 16th!! Available to Vandalia & Butler Twp. residents age 60 & over with no other means of transportation. Riders are required to board the vehicle unassisted. Vehicle is not wheel chair accessible at this time. Registration & $10 fee required to utilize VanTran services. Senior Center membership not required. Cost per one-way trip is $1.00. Services provided Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM. Destinations include the Vandalia Senior Center, Vandalia Recreation Center, Kroger and Wal-Mart."
For more information, contact Christa Lloyd by email or calling 898-1232.
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