"NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR" AWARD

The Preble County Council on Aging was named "Non-Profit Organization of the Year" by the Preble County Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director, Shelley Ratliff, accepted the award at the Annual Awards Dinner on January 26, 2012. See more photos under "Photo Gallery."

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 2012 MEMBERSHIP DUES?

As of March 1, 2012, you must be a paid member to receive a bi-monthly "Senior Scene" Newsletter. Membership is only $10. 

 Benefits of membership:

VOTING RIGHTS

     You have voting rights at the annual meeting in June. You are able to vote on a slate of nominees to serve on the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees set the policies and make plans for the future of the Preble County Council on Aging.

RENT THE GREAT ROOM OR THE GATHERING PLACE

     You are able to rent the Senior Center's Great Room or The Gathering Place, when available, at a reduced rate. You can celebrate family birthdays, holiday meals, anniversaries, reunions, etc.

BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
 
     You will receive the bi-monthly "Senior Scene," with all the latest information on services, activities, events, and travel information. Although you don't need to be a member to use the Council on Aging services or the Senior Center, MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED to receive a monthly newsletter. With the increased cost of printing the newsletter, processing the newsletter, and postage to mail the newsletter, we are asking our friends to help cover these costs in a small way by supporting the Senior Center as a member.

     Once you pay your membership fee, you have a choice of receiving your newsletter by electronic mail or U.S. Mail. If you chose electronic mail, you will receive the newsletter two weeks earlier.  Thank you for your support!

 NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Friday, February 3, 2012 - 12:00 Noon - $2

The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton is the location for a "New York, New York" themed lunch and an afternoon of entertainment by Matt Owens. Matt will be singing all your Frank Sinatra favorites. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.  Your lunch ticket must be purchased at the Senior Center in advance. Tickets will not be available at the door.

VALENTINE'S LUNCH

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 12:00 Noon - $2

We have a special lunch planned with a "Valentine's Day" theme. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon at The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Avenue, Eaton.  Entertainment will follow lunch. Your lunch ticket must be purchased at the Senior Center in advance. Tickets will not be available at the door. Plan now to join us for a fun afternoon.

 HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Applications available at Preble County Senior Center.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. In most cases, the one-time benefit will be a credit applied to the energy bill by the utility company. Applications for the 2011-2012 HEAP program will be accepted through May 31, 2012. The total household income of an applicant must be at or below 200 percent of the Fiscal Year 2011 federal poverty guidelines. Applications for the Winter Crisis Program will be accepted through March 31, 2012.

IS THERE A WEDDING IN YOUR FUTURE?

Mission, Vision, Values

MISSION

We will partner with our community in assuring the best quality of life for our seniors now and into the future. 

VISION

 The Vision of the Preble County Council on Aging is to advocate and provide resources for seniors to remain healthy and independent.

 VALUES 

We promote an attitude of honesty and integrity in all organizational operations. 

We understand that each person is unique. We recognize and respect our individual differences.