Support and Information

The center serves as a resource for information regarding services and programs offered to senior citizens who have particular needs. Our center staff can help and provide assistance with housing, HEAP, energy assistance, Medicare and Medicaid forms, Homestead Exemption, Golden Buckeye Cards, electric bills, TARTA free bus passes and applications for TARPS. We also serve as a coupon distribution site for Senior Farmer’s Market Program in June through October. If we cannot offer a service directly, the staff will refer the individual to an appropriate community agency.

Volunteer Opportunities

Many positions throughout the operations of the center are filled by volunteers. All volunteers are registered with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Gift shop- seniors may sell crafts and wares on consignment.

Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program

Senior Centers, Inc. sponsors the Foster Grandparent Program- seniors are placed in community agencies to work with special needs children 15-40 hours per week. Foster Grandparents receive an hourly stipend and daily meal allowance. All Grandparents complete an orientation including complete background check and monthly in-service training.

Outreach

In order to inform the community about our many programs and services a newsletter and activity schedule are published monthly. This newsletter is mailed to persons in the community on a regular basis.

Househelpers Service

Light housekeeping services are offered to seniors in their home by our trained, qualified staff as well as employees to run errands for you to the grocery store, post office, drug store, etc. Services include mopping, dusting, vacuuming, clean the bathrooms, clean the kitchen and appliances, take out garbage and change bed linens. We are not allowed to climb on ladders, handle finances, perform personal care tasks or prepare meals. Nominal fee charged per hour on a sliding fee scale. Lucas County residents only.

Transportation Services to Seniors

A program for Lucas County residents, coordinated by Senior Centers, Inc. Registered seniors use this transportation service for medical trips only. A reservation is required 48 hours in advance. Call for application. Nominal fee charged for each one way trip.

Center Transportation

Using the senior center van, seniors are picked up to go to and from the senior center Monday through Friday. Service area is limited to a designated area surrounding the senior center. Nominal fee charged.

Grocery shopping

Offered once per week on our center van. Nominal fee charged.

Nutrition

A hot nutritious meal is served on a daily basis at 11:40 a.m. This meal is offered by the Lucas County Senior Nutrition Program funded through the Area Office on Aging. A donation is suggested from the senior to help offset the cost of the meal.

Day Habilitation

A program providing recreational services for persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities for Lucas County residents, 5-7 hours per day of supervised recreational programming, fully integrated with other center activities. Able to accept private pay, Individual Options and Level One Waiver reimbursements.

Education

Professional speakers from local agencies, businesses and hospitals are scheduled on a regular basis to provide educational presentations on a variety of topics (health, nutrition, legal issues and services of interest).

Creative instruction

Seniors have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills for personal enrichment through classes in exercise, chess, quilting, ceramics, and knitting. A computer lab is also available with some staff instruction in basic computer skills.

Health Screenings

Health assessments and screenings provided on a regular basis by reputable health care professionals from the community for blood pressure, glaucoma, hearing, blood sugar and foot care.

Recreation

Many programs are offered to expand the senior citizen's opportunity for satisfying leisure time, to help facilitate social contact, reduce isolation and improve personal life satisfaction. Activities include parties, arts and crafts, pool, cards, games, films, exercise, day trips and various entertainment programs. Nominal participation fee for each program.