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october 2025

Marion Senior Center

Ashland County Council on Aging
240 East Third Street Ashland, OH 44805 419-281-1477 or
1-800-246-1057 Visit our Web page at www.ashcocoa.org
Executive Director
Sandy Enderby
Nutrition Manager:
Gina Thomas
Transportation Manger:
Alisha Sapyta
Social Service :
Nicole Coletta RN
Information/Referral Specialist:
Crystal Baker
Activity Director:
Anita Good

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Message From Sandy

Hello Everyone~
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, we're filled with the warm, cozy feeling that autumn brings. This season is a perfect time to gather with friends, enjoy a warm beverage, and reflect on the beauty around us. We wish you a peaceful and happy fall and look
forward to sharing all the exciting events planned for the season.
I encourage you all to please take the time to read and reread this
October’s edition. Sign up to come in to visit, participate or even have lunch with us! We will all be looking forward to seeing you soon.
Take Care ~ Sandy

Time to Schedule Your Medicare Review
Give Nicole a call to get yours scheduled
between October 15th and
December 7th.
419-281-1477

First Class of
Graduates from our DEEP Education Class Series

UH Samaritan Medical Center welcomes two new providers to its Samaritan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine practice: Dr. Grant Nelson and Jayden Moore, PA-C.
Dr. Nelson completed his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, followed by residency in Orthopedic Surgery at UH Cleveland Medical Center and then a fellowship in Sports Medicine-Orthopedic at the UC Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver. His special interests in ACL reconstruction, shoulder & knee surgeries, and sports injuries/medicine among many others.
Jayden Moore, PA-C, received a Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Tiffin University and earned her Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies at Baldwin Wallace
University. She has special interests in acute and chronic orthopedic and sports medicine injuries.

Dr. Nelson and Jayden join Dr. Robert Leb and will see patients at 1941 S. Baney Road in Ashland. For an
appointment visit our website at
UHHospitals.org or call 419-207-BONE.

Agency Happenings

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Walkie Talkie Group
Every Monday
Come and join our senior walking group at Freer Field. (Rain or Shine.) Please dress appropriate for the weather. Walking will start at 9:30 and talking will start as soon as you get there. We are excited to see you all !!! There is plenty of parking spots and
restroom are available. Last Month of the Season!!

Pen Pal Club
Friday October 10th:
If you are interested in being involved writing a pen pal letter monthly to our local kids, please join us here at the agency at 10am in our Activity Room. Supplies will be provided . This program will run between Oct 2025- May 2026.
Please contact Anita here at the agency at 419-281-1477 to sign up.

Flu Clinic
Thursday October 16th:
Let us poke you… We will be offering a flu/covid clinic here at the agency between
1:00– 3:00 pm We have partnered this year with the Ashland County Heath
Department and the Area Agency on Aging. Also , we will be providing Donuts & Cider for you to enjoy. All is welcome. Please review page 2 of this newsletter for details.
Please RSVP by calling the agency by 10/11 to reserve you spot.

Craft with Ashland County Public Library
Monday October 20th:
Please join Holly Lilly, an outreach coordinator with the Library at 1pm here at the agency in the activity room for a crafting program. We’ll be making cute caramel apple dice. You will be painting and gluing during this activity and should expect to get a little messy—but in the best, most creative way.
All is welcome but RSVP to Anita by Thursday October 16th , if you are planning to join us.

Brethren Care Out Patient Therapy Presentation
Monday October 27:
Join us in our Activity Room at 1pm for a presentation from Brethren Care Therapy Department regarding pain management, Are there healthy ways to manage pain and can therapy help? All is welcome to attend. See you then!

Trick or Treat Senior Drive Thru Fundraiser
Thursday October 30th:
Join us again this year for a Trick or Treat Drive-Thru at the Ashland County
Fairgrounds from 11am -12pm. All Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association.
Further details are on Page 8 in this Newsletter.
Hope to see all our spooky friends, costumes are permitted.

October Menu

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October Activities

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Thankyou for your service!

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Congratulations Wes & Julia!!!!

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Come Join in on the Fun

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Local Food Banks

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New Hope
Mobile Food Pantry
Fri., October 3rd starting about 10:00
The Loudonville Mobile Food Pantry is distributed at the Loudonville High School field house, 421 Campus Ave., Loudonville. The food distributed comes from the Cleveland Food Bank and is mostly fresh produce.

Loudonville
Mobile Food Pantry
Fri., October 17th starting about 10:00
The Loudonville Mobile Food Pantry is distributed at the Loudonville High School field house, 421 Campus Ave., Loudonville. The food distributed comes from the
Cleveland Food Bank and is mostly fresh produce.

Matthew 25 Mobile Food
Pantry
Saturday October 25 from 10-1
The Mobile Food Pantry is located at Luray Lanes Parking Lot, 647 E. Main St.. The food distributed comes from the Cleveland Food Bank and is mostly fresh produce

ASSOCIATED CHARITIES POLK FOOD
DISTRBUTION
Tues, October 21st@ 5:45pm until food is gone
This Mobile Food Pantry is located at United
Methodist Church 424 North Main Street Polk OH 44867.
Please bring ID and own food bags
***Serving families and individuals residing in Troy,
Sullivan, Orange, Jackson and Perry Townships
Church will provide a hot meal this day

ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
PERRSYVILLE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Wed., October 22nd @ 6pm until food is gone
This Mobile Food Pantry is located at Perrysville Fire Station, 181 E, 3rd St, Perrysville, OH 44864. Please bring ID and own food bags
***Serving families and individuals of Perrysville and Loudonville School Districts

If You Dare…...

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Ashland County Council on Aging
240 E. Third Street
Ashland, OH. 44805

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ASHLAND, OH. 44805
PERMIT NO. 37

Or Current Resident:

2025 Board of Directors
Karen Alsop– President David Hunter
Marcy Doyle– Vice President Dean Pierce
Kristi Kirtland- Secretary Duane Fishpaw
Ron Huiatt – Treasurer Joanna Riffle
Terrence Webb Josh Hiller

Sponsored by Title III Grants under the Older Americans Act Administered through the Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio
District 5 Area Agency on Aging, 1-800-860-5799, with local funding through Ashland County Levy, Villages, Clubs, Organizations, Churches and Private Donations. Services are offered to all 60+ residents of Ashland County regardless of race, creed, color,
national origin, sex, or handicap.

Snow closings
Sometimes it is necessary to close due to inclement weather.
You can always check for closings on Fox8, Channel 3 and Channel 39 (out of Mansfield).

“NOTICE”
See the back page for an upcoming Healthy U Diabetes Class
Registration Required. Minimum of 6 students to hold the class.

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