October 2008   Memory Walk Saturday, October 11th 9:00 am at the Senior Center, Sidney, Ohio 9:00 am Register 10:00 am Walk around the Court House Square       Variety Series "It's Never too Late to Plant a Tree" by Mel Helitzer Saturday, October 18th 7:00 pm in the Amos Community Center Mel is a retired Professor of Journalism, top lecturer, playwright and author of sevn books which are on humor. He has learned the secret of using humor in effective communications. His topic for the evening is "It's Never Too Late to Plant a Tree", his most recent book about how seniors can make their elder years productive and how to keep a sense of humor. Come and have fun!       Dorothy Love's Cooking School "Thought a Pumpkin was a Pumpkin" Tuesday, October 21st 7:00 pm in the Amos Community Center Demonstrations include: Tricks to carve that pumpkin! Treats...there's more to pumpkins than pies! Halloween centerpieces made easy!       Alzheimer's Care Giving Series "Orientation to Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Legal and Financial Planning" By Eric Van Vlymen, Associate Director Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter Thursday, October 23rd 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Education Room (Main Building) This is the first of two parts of an educational program for caregivers and family members of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The series includes information on the disease and the symptoms, planning for the future, and providing the best possible care while maintaining your own emotional and physical health. Remember to join us as well for the second part on November 13th.     November 2008   Variety Series Swing Era Band Sunday, November 9th 2:00 pm in the Amos Community Center Listen to big band sounds!       How's Your Health? "Enhancing Memory!" by Eric Van Vlymen Associate Director Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter Thursday, November 13th 12:30 pm Complimentary Lunch, Oak Tree Dining Room 1:00 pm Presentation following lunch Reservations required by calling Lu Ann Presser 497-6542.       Alzheimer's Care Giving Series "Caring for the Caregiver/Day to Day Caring" By Velma Barber, Helpline Specialist Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter By Lu Ann Presser, Admissions Director of Dorothy Love Retirement Community Thursday, November 13th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Education Room (Main Building) Second part of our care giving series. December 2008   In the Know Thursday, December 4th 7:00 pm in the Amos Community Center   Garden Show "Rainbow Gardeners Christmas Flower Show" Tuesday, December 9th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Amos Community Center No Charge and refreshments will be served. All programs are open to the public. Contact Lu Ann Presser at 937-497-6542 for additional information or to make your reservation. 3003 West Cisco Road - Sidney, Ohio 45365 - Ph:(937) 498-2391