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 These Mobile Markets are coordinated by the Western Reserve Area on Aging for a program called the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (funded by the USDA). The program allows low income seniors to get $50 in coupons to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. We welcome Jon and Sue Taylor of Burton Floral & Garden again this year. They own a farm in Burton, Ohio and have brought produce to us for the previous three years. At these markets, anyone can purchase the produce, using cash, or coupons, so please let your communities know the dates as well.Click Here for More Information.
Film Club – upcoming titles include:
The Ohio Benefits Bank is a computer application system that allows us to find out what public programs someone might be eligible for (i.e. HEAP, SNAP, etc) and apply for those program through the computer. This program has been very helpful in securing much needed resources for many area residents. If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a screening, contact Lani or Elizabeth at 216-291-3902.
As many of you are aware, the current economic climate has resulted in a lack of funds in many areas, and Tri-City will be impacted significantly in 2010. We will undergo changes in service provision and staffing beginning January 1st. We, as a staff, have struggled with the changes that are required in order to balance our budget in 2010. We realize the changes we make have an effect on our clients, and have attempted to minimize them as much as possible. Please review the following changes that will have a direct impact on those who use our services: 1. Meals - Our meal budget was cut this year and we will be providing almost 900 meals less. After having no increase in the suggested contribution for meals in 7 years, a decision was made to increase the suggested donation to $1.50 per meal (from $1). In addition, we will continue to closely monitor cancellations and no-shows to ensure that we are delivering meals to as many people as possible with a minimal amount of waste. 2. Homemaker - Our homemaker hours were cut by 325 in 2010. We will not replace our vacant homemaker position in the immediate future so will utilize two staff homemakers instead of the traditional three positions, as in years past. We will begin 2010 with a waiting list and anticipate the list will grow longer through the course of the year. We would ask all clients to be very conscientious about planning ahead for homemaker service so that we can avoid last minute cancellations. We will look at existing clients and those on our waiting list and may re-distribute services so that we can accommodate those in greater need on our waiting list. Your scheduled time with your homemaker may change over the course of the year. As always, Robin will maintain close contact with you to keep you updated. There has been no change in the suggested donation of $10 per hour of service. 3. Supportive Services – This area is well utilized and there have been no significant changes to this budget. We anticipate serving larger numbers in 2010 as the economy impacts individual people in our communities. Please keep in mind, the suggested donation for this service is $5. 4. Transportation – We will have provided over 6500 one-way trips in 2009. We went far beyond our estimated 4800 trips. In 2010 we will impose a different fee structure for those traveling on our vans in an attempt to continue to provide services at the level they are needed. At the current level, Tri-City is unable to sustain the service. For those using the group van for lunch, programming or group shopping, we will continue with a $1 suggested contribution, each way. For those clients using the medical van for appointments, a fee will now be collected. Rather than consider cutting services altogether, a decision has been made to continue to offer services but to charge for some services to help offset the cost. In addition, we will closely monitor use and consider further changes or limitations, should they become necessary. Beginning January 1, 2010, riders using the Medical Van (Alison is the driver) will be charged a fee of $5 each way for trips. This charge covers only a portion of the actual cost of the trip. Throughout the year, I, the staff, and the appointed representatives of your community serving on the Commission on Aging, will continue to discuss opportunities for fundraising, partnerships and other ways to offset the cost of service. We are committed to assisting each of you in enhancing and enriching the quality of your life, your access to social and health related opportunities, and your ability to maintain independence in the community in which you reside. Please feel free to contact me, or one of the Outreach Workers, if you have questions about how these changes may impact you.
If you need assistance in any of the following areas, we can help! Give Corinne a call at (216) 291-3902.
If you enjoy bowling, check out our Wii Bowling on Friday afternoons at 12:30 PM in the Highland Heights Community Center.A virtual league will form for fall play with other local groups. There is a $5 joiners fee and $1 cost each week. For more information please call (216) 650-4029.
If you enjoy sculpting, register for our free sculpting class taught by a South Euclid resident.The class is offered on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM. Registration is required.
If you like to exercise we’ll give you a prize for participating with us.Through some generous donations we have available we’ve decided to start a Fitness Fill Up Card. Anytime you exercise with a Tri-City sponsored class we’ll give your card a punch! Once you fill up the card, you’ll win a prize. |
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