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Drive-in bingo event held
By Marianne Austin
The circus was in town with a drive-in lunch and parking-lot bingo at the Coshocton Senior Center .
“ We felt bad because of the current situation , so we thought of parking-lot bingo ,” said Erica Messler , interim home health-development representative . “ We have animal crackers and caramel popcorn in some of the gift buckets . We printed bingo cards with sort of a circus theme to hand out along with a marker . It ’ s a fun theme to have with the bingo . We ’ re thankful that they let us put this on . We like to help seniors in the community in any way we can .”
The senior center staff and drivers came in early to set up by putting out signs , getting lunch ready to hand out and setting up the bingo table and prizes .
“ We do whatever is necessary and fill in the blanks ,” senior center staff member Shawne Quinn said . “ It ’ s fun . I absolutely love working here . I love the seniors and look forward to seeing them .”
Jessica Hebert agreed . “ I have a blast working here . We ’ re just like one big , happy family . I love working here .”
Polly Pepper attended the event in her silver Mustang convertible and comfortably shaded herself with a purple umbrella while enjoying her lunch and playing bingo . Her grandson , Austin Buckmaster , works at the center . He was busy handing out bottles of water .
Pepper participates in the Meals on Wheels program and said she heard about the circus-themed bingo in the
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Erica Messler , Beth Vojacek , Crystal Brandfass and Shawne Quinn are ready to start circus bingo at the Coshocton Senior Center .
newsletter the center sends out . Pepper said it was nice to have this event . “ It helps people get out of the house , and they really need this right now . Being at home all the time gets kind of depressing ,” she said .
Messler called the numbers . “ Are you all ready to play bingo ? Honk your horns if you ’ re happy ,” she said . “ If you get a bingo , honk your horn .”
Prizes were provided by Lafayette Point , Interim Healthcare and the senior center . Beth Vojacek , kitchen assistant , put gift buckets together , also plastic popcorn boxes , pumpkins and fall decorations for prizes .
“ We allowed three cards per person , three bingo winners per card . Whoever shows up can play . We allowed for extra . We ’ re going to play traditional bingo at first , then a few games that are a little different ,” said Crystal Brandfass , interim representative for
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Brandfass encouraged people to call them . “ We want people to reach out to us . There is nothing wrong with asking for help . We ’ re covered 100 % by insurance for medications , hospital beds , whatever they need . We can meet with the family and help them with any questions . Earlier admission to hospice typically results in patients living longer , quality of life , and they still can maintain their freedom . You can call this number , 740- 623-2331 , 24 hours a day for hospice or home health , and Erica or I will answer and provide free information . It gives people peace of mind knowing they have someone to call .”
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