Windy Hill's

Weekly eNews


Friday, June 28, 2024

Week 26


Office Hours:

Monday - Friday - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm


1472 Roths Church Rd,

Suite 103,

Spring Grove, PA


(717) 225-0733

Roth's Church Road Community Partnership Information
Copilot Link
July Newsletter
July Menu
July Program Calendar
Member Handbook
Annual Report
Visit our Website

Building Update

Join us this coming Monday, July 1st at 10 am for a building update. The update will be part of our monthly Coffee & Discussion. Each month we set this time aside for members to talk with our staff to learn more about the behind-the-scenes of our organization, give announcements about our organization, and receive feedback on ideas you'd like to see come to our center. We hope you'll join us!

Lunch Updates

We are grateful to have so many of you joining us for lunch. Due to the increased volume of participants, we need to tighten up the policies and procedures. Please review the updated policies and procedures for lunch service using the button below.

Updated Lunch Procedures

Partner Spotlight

Members 1st FCU

We're proud to announce Members 1st Federal Credit Union has renewed their sponsorship with Windy Hill.


At Members 1st, you're a member, not a customer. They offer a full suite of services from credit cards to car loans. Learn more by visiting a local branch or visiting their website by clicking here.

Honoring Risa

We invite you to come out on Wednesday, July 3rd at 10 am to honor Risa on her last day of employment with Windy Hill. Risa has been with Windy Hill for 9 years, and we are very sad to have her leave us. We hope Risa will continue to come into Windy Hill when she's able. She will forever be a part of our Windy Hill family


Please come out to help us show Risa how much she means to all of us!

Sign up in the Office

Driver's Safety Class

Tuesday, July 30th from 8 am - noon

Officer Kevin Mengel from Northern York County Regional Police Department will once again be instructing a Driver's Safety Class. Upon completion of the class, participants will receive a certificate of completion to submit to your auto insurance company for a discount.


Sign up in the office. We will need a copy of your current PA Driver's License to issue you a certificate.

We still need more nominations! The box is still located in the office. Nominate yourself or others who you feel would be helpful to provide resources and be the eyes and ears for our members in need. We need your help to make a positive impact on our center.

Senior Hope Squad

Exciting news...Sr. Hope Squad advisors (Alison, Jenna, and Amanda) are still searching for squad members.


Please nominate members who you feel provide support, are compassionate, and are able to keep information confidential. Nominate using the option below, or by using a paper form in the office.

Nominate Someone Here

July's Newsletter


Click the image to the left to see July's newsletter. We have a lot coming up in July that you won't want to miss! The print version of the newsletter is available in the office.

July's Menu
 
July's Program Calendar

What's Coming Up Next...

Please note: Line Dancing classes cancelled July 2nd and July 9th.

Coffee Bar Update

Coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate can be purchased for $0.50 per 12 oz cup at the coffee bar daily from 8:30 am - 11 am. Please use the cups supplied by the center for coffee. The coffee bar will close at 11 am.


Free coffee will be available starting at 11:45 in the cafeteria for those who participate in our regular lunch program. This is as supplies last. We will not be brewing additional coffee once the cannisters are empty. Each lunch shift will start with full canisters of coffee. Thank you in advance for understanding.

Join us for Lunch

Monday through Friday


Grab & Go Lunch

Pick up in the office from 11:30 - Noon


Regular Lunch

Join us in the cafeteria for a congregate lunch starting at noon.


Ways to sign up:

  1. Preregister on Copilot online. Use your email address and in the password field use your Copilot number found under the barcode on your Copilot card.
  2. Preregister the next time you're in the center using the Copilot kiosk in the office.
  3. Call into the center to preregister. Call 717-225-0733 x105. Leave a message with your name, the dates you'd like to join us for lunch and if you'd like grab & go or regular lunch.

Play Lucky Lunch

Those who get a grab & go meal or regular lunch are eligible for our daily drawing. Sign up to play in the cafeteria each day and pay $0.50. Who will be our next winner? It could be you!

Who is eligible to win?

  1. You must preregister for regular or grab & go lunch.
  2. You must pay 50 cents at the Lucky Lunch table & sign your name.
  3. You must receive a meal.


Congratulations to Mike Strouse for winning the largest jackpot we've ever had: $3,124.50!! Also, thank you to Mike for donating some of the winnings back to the center! We're so happ

Reminder:

When you preregister from home for programs and lunches this is to let us know who to expect to attend those programs. You will still need to tap on those programs and lunches when you check in the day of the program/lunch. These counts are important for a variety of reasons, so please make sure to be tap on whatever you participated in each day you're here.


If you do something active, including playing billiards, golf putting, fitness room, etc. please make sure to also choose the insurance benefit you have, if you have one (Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, Renew Active). Thank you for your cooperation!

Highlights from the Week...

Monday:

Notes of Healing

Our members had a great time dancing and keeping beat with the rhythm of the music playing by music therapist Taylor Hood. There's something about music that can really uplift and bring energy to a room! Join Taylor next month on Monday, July 29th at 10 am for her next visit!

Tuesday:

Paint with Pat

The participants of Pat's painting class were getting in the mood for camping and underwater exploration. Pat does a fantastic job of meeting the students where they are and supporting them to create beautiful pieces of artwork. These pieces of artwork can always be given as a gift to a child, grandchild, or other loved one. I know I would've loved to have received one from my mammie!


Join Pat for her next class on Wednesday, July 24th at 10 am. The cost to participate is $5 and all materials are supplied for you. We appreciate Pat volunteering her time to help make this class happen. It's definitely a center favorite!

Wednesday:

Creative Writing

Heath was back for week 3 of our Creative Writing class. We're hoping to get more people involved in this thought & memory-provoking class. Heath does a fantastic job of helping to spark ideas to write about and gives participants the opportunity to listen to the works of others as a way to trigger ideas as well. You do not need to have any writing experience to get something out of this class, and it's FREE thanks to a grant from The Cultural Alliance of York County, and funds received from York County Community Foundation during Give Local York.


I encourage you to give it a try! The next class will be held on Wednesday, July 10th at 9 am. We hope to see you there!

Thursday:

June's Birthday & Anniversary Party

We had quite the group of people here to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries yesterday! Tom Shultz played great music which got us out of our seats and dancing.


If you're not much of a dancer, that's OK. You can still socialize, listen to the music, and enjoy snacks. Thanks to Sue Howes for making the beautiful birthday and anniversary cards! Also, thank you to Country Meadows for the delicious cupcakes, and Leo & Larry for running our games of chance. What fun!


Join us next month on Thursday, July 25th at 10 am for our July Birthday and Anniversary Party featuring entertainment by Jerry Overby.

See more photos from the week on our Facebook page.

Veterans Outreach now available at Windy Hill!

Drop off your donations to Community Aid and support Windy Hill at the same time!


We do have some stickers available in the office to place on your donation bags.

Parking

We would like to address a growing concern within our Windy Hill community regarding parking-related issues. We are committed to finding solutions to the issues during our building renovation project.


Until we get to that point, here are some key points we'd like to share:


  1. Parking Etiquette: We kindly remind all members to adhere to parking guidelines and be considerate of others. Please park in designated areas and avoid parking in the fire lane, in the coned off section reserved for Parks & Rec parent pick-up/drop-off, and the grass areas. If damage is caused to the grass, you will be responsible for paying to have this repaired.
  2. Overflow Parking Options: We do have an overflow parking lot located across from the tennis courts on Rocket Drive. This ensures sufficient parking for everyone. If you have a disability that prevents you from walking that far, please call the center upon arrival and a staff member will park your car for you.
  3. Carpooling: We do encourage carpooling to optimize parking space availability. If you have neighbors who frequent the center, please consider riding together if you are able.
  4. RabbitTransit: The Rabbit offers door-to-door service to those 65+ free of charge. Reach out to Nancy at our front desk for more information.


We understand the frustration that parking issues can cause and want to assure you that we are actively addressing this matter with the building redesign project. Your cooperation with the above points is crucial in maintaining a safe, community environment.


Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

July Calendar

Bus Trips



Visit our website for more information. To sign up to attend one of our bus trips, fill out the envelope located on the table in the office and enclose payment. You will receive confirmation when we receive your envelope. Bus trip policy envelopes are available as well on our website

and in our office.


Space is very limited Claim your spot while there's still time!

 

CURRENT WISH LIST



These are the items we need the most right now.

 

- Tissues

- Toilet Paper

- Paper Towels*

- Postage Stamps*

-Sandwich bag sized Ziplock bags

- 13-Gallon Garbage Bags

- Sticks of butter (salted)

- Heavy Duty dessert size plates (6-8 inch)* & Dinner-sized Plates*

- Salad Dressings (1,000 Island, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, etc.)*

- Coca Cola, Diet Coke*, Pepsi*, Diet Pepsi*, Sprite*, Orange, Root Beer cans

- Snacks & Chocolate for vending machines*

- Bottled water*

- Hand Soaps

- Printer paper

-Hand Sanitizer

-Disinfecting Wipes*

-Dawn Dish Detergent*

Make a Monetary Donation
Contribute to our Building Project
Learn More about Windy Hill's Legacy Program

More information coming soon about our Endowment Fund!

Volunteer Opportunities:



  • Kitchen volunteers - We have a few kitchen volunteers going on vacation and could use some extra help in the kitchen! Please see Connie or Sharon for more information.
  • Reading Wednesdays - Read books to preschoolers
  • sign up in the office
  • Meals on Wheels drivers - In preparation for potentially going back to 3 days per week deliveries, we're looking for people willing to help out on Wednesdays and Friday.
  • see Amanda for more information
  • Welcoming Committee - give tours, invite others to sit with you at programs and/or lunch, talk with others about the programs we offer, etc.
  • See Paula (committee chair) or Jenna
  • Make Phone Calls to Homebound Seniors - help us to check-in on our home-delivered meals clients. Wednesdays. (See Amanda)

Policy on Visitors


We understand that some of our members serve as caretakers of their grandchildren, however, we need to keep in mind that we are a senior center for active, independent older adults ages 60+ and spouses of those 60+.


Our member handbook states that "children are to be permitted to visit the center for specific intergenerational programs and under controlled conditions, as scheduled and approved by the staff. Prior permission must be obtained before bringing a child to the center". On special occasions we may permit a child to visit the center, but this is not a daily occurrence.


Center Hours

Windy Hill staff has been experiencing some issues with members trying to come into the center prior to our start time of 8:30 am and staying past our closing time of 2:30 pm. Due to safety concerns with having less staffing before 8:30 am and after 2:30 pm, and in order for our staff to be productive when members aren't in the building, we will no longer be allowing members to enter the building before 8:30 am* and all members must leave the building no later than 2:30 pm.


*Tuesdays and Thursdays Silver Sneakers participants will be allowed to enter the building for their 8 am class. Thank you for your understanding.



RESOURCES



Explore some resources we believe could be helpful for you by clicking here.


988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
CONTACT HelpLine
Copilot Link
Durable Medical Equipment
New Horizons Newsletter - York County AAA
PA MEDI Appointments
UBER-Connect for Veterans
YouTube - Copilot Registration Tutorial

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Mission: Windy Hill's mission is to create a diverse and supportive community dedicated to lifelong learning, social interaction, and the well-being of its participants.


Windy Hill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 
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