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April 19, 2013 - Protect Your Estate Seminars Announced - The first of two seminars, “Protecting Your Estate from Nursing Home Costs,” will be offered on Tuesday evening, May 7, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at The 741 Center, 570 N. State Rt. 741, Lebanon, OH.
The presenters will be Michael J. Millonig, Attorney at Law and Mr. Randy Gallas, CLTC, LTCP. Information on asset preservation strategies, insurance for nursing home care, Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid trusts and annuities, and the risks of gifting for children will be discussed.
“New federal legislation will impact how we plan for retirement. Knowing up-to-date information is essential,” states Michelle Carpenter, Coordinator of The 741 Center.
Carpenter noted that it is not a sales presentation. Participants are not required to share their personal information.
The second seminar “Estate Planning and Elder Law Overview” is scheduled on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Mr. Millonig is the presenter. This seminar will run 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at The 741 Center.
Topics to be covered include: Wills, Trusts, Probate, Avoiding Probate, Estate Tax, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills.
Please reserve your spot today. Call 513-695-2239 or e-mail michellec@wccsinc.org. Space is limited.
About Michael Millonig LLC
Mr. Michael J. Millonig is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and an Ohio State Bar Association Board Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Specialist. Millonig practices law at 7601 Paragon Rd., Suite 103, Dayton, OH in the Washington Township/Centerville area.
Mr. Randy Gallas, CLTC, LTCP is a certified in long term care specialist with the Long Term Insurance Agency, LLC.
About WCCS and The 741 Center
WCCS is a local non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping children and families succeed and equipping older adults to remain active and independent. Be sure to visit WCCS on Facebook.
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April 22, 2013: The 741 Center Unleashes the Power of Age: – On May 1, 2013, The 741 Center will kick off Older Americans Month. May is a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. The theme for Older Americans Month (OAM) 2013, Unleash the Power of Age, has never been more fitting – especially for those at WCCS’ The 741 Center. Older Americans are productive, active, and influential members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom, and life experience with their families, friends, and neighbors.
WCCS’ 741 Center is a hub of volunteer opportunities, intriguing experiences, and friends meeting friends.
Along with a plethora of activities, here’s what’s happening Wednesday, May 1, 2013:
- Feelin’ Good! Premiere Viewing Party will start at 11:00 a.m. at The 741 Center The Center is located at 570 N. State Rt. 741 – Lebanon, OH. The Feelin’ Good! Premiere Party is sponsored by Touching Hearts at Home of SW Ohio (www.touchinghearts.com/swohio) with Jenni Blake and Kelly George.
- Also, a complimentary Spaghetti Lunch – prepared at The Center - will be served. The public is invited. Guests under 60 are asked to donate $6.00. Reservations are required. Call 513-695-2206.
Come and join in the fun! Go to www.wccsi.org/741Center to learn more about activities and how you can remain active, independent, and “Unleash the Power of Age.”
For more details, please contact The 741 Center at 513-695-2239.
More About Feelin’ Good!
Feelin’ Good!, a new cable show, was launched in April 2013. Packed with vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle information, Feelin’ Good! is designed just for you. New to the Channel 6 Lebanon cable lineup, the show is produced and presented by WCCS. The show will air Monday – Sunday, the 2nd and 3rd week of every month, at 8:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
If you’re looking for useful, timely and pertinent information about living your best quality of life, then tune in. “We are really excited to bring you new and useful information about everyday life,” states Karen Hill, Feelin’ Good! host. Every month the show will include a variety of topics with regular features and some surprises. You will see segments on food, friends, fun, finances and fitness to name a few. Cincinnati Bell customers north of the I-275 area can tune in to Feelin’ Good! It’s easy to watch 24/7, just go to www.wccsi.org and follow the links.
Feelin’ Good! is a collaboration of Lebanon Cable TV 6 and WCCS.
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April 8, 2013 - First Money Matters Day to Encourage Getting Financially Fit – The first annual Money Matters Day – a fun and educational event on getting financially healthy – will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at WCCS located at 570 N. State Rt. 741 in Lebanon, OH.
Local financial experts will present a variety of financial issues. Topics include avoiding foreclosure, managing debt, saving money for retirement, special needs trusts, and strategies for financial crisis, understanding credit reports, and more.
The day-long event begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. followed by opening remarks at 10:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be provided by Kroger. Information-packed workshops will be held from 10:15 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Special guest speakers during lunch will be Ron and Mary Beshear, authors of Fall in Love with Your Future. The Beshears are sure to energize you. Lunch is provided courtesy of Gold Star Chili.
This event is free and open to the public!
Space is limited. For those interested in more information or to register for Money Matters Day, call WCCS’ Reservation Line at 513-695-2250. Please be sure to leave your name, phone number and/or e-mail, and number of guests attending.
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April 8, 2013 - WCCS Dining Centers Promote Healthy Living – Are you tired of always eating alone? Is cooking becoming too much work? Are you looking for somewhere else to eat? Would you like to meet new friends and enjoy stimulating conversation? Are you finding it hard to make ends meet?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then you may not be living as healthy as you can. Recent studies have shown that seniors who are live alone are at high risk for malnourishment and for dehydration. “Five days a week, fresh, nutritious meals are cooked in the 741 Center kitchen. Lunch is a special time of day and we try to make it even more so. Sometimes the WCCS lunch is that person’s only full meal of the day.”
You can find a delicious meal at all of our five Senior Dining Centers located throughout the county,” says Mary Catherine Faller, MS, RD, LD, Manager of WCCS’ Nutrition Services.
WCCS Dining Centers are located at:
- The 741 Center – 570 N. State Route 741, Lebanon (513) 695-2256
- Station Hill Retirement – 114 Dave Street, Lebanon (513) 939-5189
- Union Village Retirement – 327 N. Section St., South Lebanon (513) 267-8293
- Earl Maag Retirement – 124 Pamela Drive, Morrow (513) 889-8886
- Sherman Glenn Retirement – 301 Sherman Drive, Franklin (937) 545-6788
Lunch with two menu options is served at 12 noon every Monday-Friday. Find the daily menus online at www.wccsi.org.
Suggested meal donation for anyone aged 60 or over (or the spouse or disabled child of someone aged 60 or over) is $3.00. Meal cost for anyone under age 60 is $6.00.
To make a reservation, simply call the Dining Center that you would like to lunch by 1:00 p.m. the day before.
In addition, you are invited to attend any of these special events in May and June:
- Wednesday, May 1 – Older Americans’ Month Celebration & Free Spaghetti Lunch
- Thursday, May 9 – Mothers’ Day Celebration
- Thursday, June 13 – Fathers’ Day Celebration
- Tuesday, June 18 – National Picnic Day
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April 8, 2013 - Feelin' Good! – Premiere Party
The Feelin’ Good! Premiere Viewing Party, sponsored in partnership with Touching Hearts at Home, is set for Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at The 741 Center starting at 11:00 a.m.
A Spaghetti lunch will be served in celebration of Older Americans Month.
The Premiere Party is sponsored by Touching Hearts at Home of SW Ohio (www.touchinghearts.com/swohio) with Jenni Blake and Kelly George.
For more details, please contact The 741 Center at 513-695-2239.
More About Feelin’ Good!
Feelin’ Good!, a new 30 minute cable show, will premiere on Monday, April 15, 2013. Packed with vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle information, Feelin’ Good! is designed just for you. New to the Channel 6 Lebanon cable lineup, the show is produced and presented by WCCS. The show will air Monday – Sunday, the 2nd and 3rd week of every month, at 8:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
If you’re looking for useful, timely and pertinent information about living your best quality of life, then tune in. “We are really excited to bring you new and useful information about everyday life,” states Karen Hill, Feelin’ Good! host. Every month the show will include a variety of topics with regular features and some surprises. You will see segments on food, friends, fun, finances and fitness to name a few. Remember, the premiere date is April 15. Cincinnati Bell customers north of the I-275 area can tune in to Feelin’ Good! You can also watch the show on the internet. Just go to www.wccsi.org and follow the links.
Follow WCCS on Facebook & Twitter and give us your feedback.
Feelin’ Good is a collaboration of TV 6 and WCCS.
April 7, 2013 - National Healthcare Decisions Day at WCCS on April 25 – Are you looking for answers about Advanced Directives - POA, Living Wills, DNRs?
71% of Americans have not communicated or documented end-of-life preferences. Advance Directives are legal documents that help to communicate your healthcare wishes to family members and medical personnel.
On April 25, 2013, an Advanced Directives Presentation explaining what they are and why they are needed will be held at The 741 Center at 11:30 a.m.
Afterwards, receive help completing a Living Will and get them notarized. Paperwork will be provided.
This event is held in collaboration with Crossroad Hospice and in support of National Healthcare Decision Day in April.
March 29, 2013 - Sign-up for the 2013-2014 Kroger Rewards Program and help WCCS get that money! – The 2013-2014 Kroger Community Rewards Program begins May 1, 2013 and enrollment officially opened April 1, 2013. All supporters of your organization who registered prior to April 1, 2013 must re-enroll online to continue supporting your organization by April 30, 2013.
Re-enrolling only takes a few moments and is completed in a few simple steps. To have your current supporters re-enroll:
- Visit Kroger's website at www.krogercommunityrewards.com.
- Sign in using your email address and password. If you have forgotten your password, just click on "forgot password" and a link will be sent to your email to change your password.
- Enter WCCS' five digit NPO number - 81130 - or the first three letters of the organization's name, click search.
- Select WCCS by clicking on the circle to the left of our name.
- Save changes.
Also, please know that for the 2013-2014 program year, Kroger will donate $4,000,000 for the Kroger Community Rewards program. Therefore, for each quarter of the program year, $1,000,000 will be donated to participating organizations based on total sales generated by the supporters.
Thank you.
March 15, 2013 - Early Learning Begins at Birth! – Preschool and Child care is available now. Sign up your child or children today.
Spaces are limited. Call or contact us today.
January 14, 2013 - Friendly Visitor Program Kicks Off with Volunteer Training – The Friendly Visitor Program, sponsored by Warren County Community Services, Inc. (WCCS), will debut with volunteer recruitment and training. The initial two-day Friendly Visitor Volunteer training is scheduled on March 18, 2013 and March 26, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Training sessions will be held at WCCS’ 741 Center, 570 N. State Rt. 741, Lebanon, OH.
Newly formed, WCCS’ Friendly Visitor Volunteer Program matches trained volunteers to older adults who may be living alone, may be at risk for institutional placement, or may need additional support to maintain independence. Volunteers must be special people who enjoy working with older adults. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
One major goal of WCCS’ Friendly Visitor Program is to eliminate loneliness among our aging population. Loneliness is one of the major factors both in physical and mental health decline. Being alone, without social support, often leads to depression and self neglect among the elderly. In Warren County, the 65+ population grew 54.4% from 2000 to 2010. “It is important for the community to ensure social support for all of our citizens, no matter the age. The Friendly Visitor Program helps to do that,” said Karen Hill, Aging Director at WCCS, Inc. “These volunteers will be a tremendous asset to the continuum of care for older adults in our community,” Hill commented.
The volunteer program is funded by the HealthPath Foundation. For more information on the Friendly Visitor Program or to apply to be a volunteer, call Karen Hill at 513-695-2288 or 937-425-2288 or email at karenh@wccsinc.org.
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January 8, 2013 - See if You Qualify for Winter Energy Assistance Available Through Local Non-profit – Winter is here and the temperatures are freezing. If you are a low-income household facing disconnection of your primary or secondary heating source, have already had service disconnected, or have less than a 10 day supply of bulk fuel, please contact Warren County Community Services’ (WCCS) HEAP office immediately for assistance. The E-HEAP Winter Crisis Program, is a federally funded program administered by WCCS. The Winter Crisis Program will continue through March 31, 2013. Households with incomes at or below 200% of the 2012 Federal Poverty Guidelines may apply, see examples listed below:
HH size |
13 weeks |
12 months |
1 |
$5,585 |
$22,340 |
2 |
$7,565 |
$30,260 |
3 |
$9,545 |
$38,180 |
4 |
$11,525 |
$46,100 |
5 |
$13,505 |
$54,020 |
6 |
$15,485 |
$61,940 |
To apply for this or other available Home Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP), please contact WCCS’ HEAP department toll-free at 1-866-747-1042 for an appointment or to hear our available times for walk-in assistance.
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