The Tomb of Tutankhamen
Friday, Mar. 14, 2 p.m.
The mystery of King Tut comes to the Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center with special speaker Dr. M.J. Albacete, Executive Director of the Canton Museum of Art and Adjunct Professor of Art History and Architecture at Kent State University.
This illustrated program follows archaeologist Howard Carter’s discovery, removal and conservation of items found in King Tutankhaman’s tomb - including the opening of the sarcophagus, untouched since Tut’s burial 3,300 years ago.
The program includes slide pictures of important artifacts found in the tomb, and new color slides from Dr. Albacete’s recent visit to Egypt.
This is a free program for members and non-members and is made possible by the Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This is a free program.
Light refreshments will be served.
Register by Tuesday, March 11 to reserve your seat. (121530-B)
Identity Theft: Who’s Got Your Number?
Friday, Mar. 7 at 2 p.m.
When it comes to your personal information - like your Social Security number - do you know when to give it out, and when not to?
More than 21 million consumers have been affected by some sort of identity theft.
Learn how to minimize your risk - and what to do if you’re a victim of fraud. In this free seminar, you’ll learn when a Social Security number is required - and when to refuse to give it - as well as how to spot phony “phishing” in your computer e-mail, how to shop safely online and other tips.
This free seminar is for CIL members and is presented by Day Air Credit Union. Call to reserve your seat. (121520-B)
All events are for Lathrem Center members unless otherwise noted. Non-members may purchase a $5 monthly guest pass to participate.
Homestead Tax Exemption
Seniors who didn’t apply for the homestead exemption last year - and the tax savings it means on bills now being mailed to property owners - will now get another chance to sign up.
County auditors throughout Ohio will again accept application for the homestead exemption through June 2.
Seniors who are already signed up do not need to reapply; the new enrollment period is designed primarily for those who were not previously eligible. The legislation generally allows all those 65 years and older, and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans, regardless of income, to exempt $25,000 of the market value of the home they owned and lived in on January 1 from property taxes.
Questions? Contact the Montgomery County Auditor at 937-225-4341.
Travel Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.
All travelers and friends are encouraged to attend this informational meeting to share your interests and ideas for both the One Day and Multi-Day trips for 2009.
A general survey will also be provided to get further feedback from members. It’s important to staff at the Senior Center to plan programs members want. This is the time for members to talk about their likes and dislikes of the travel program.
This meeting does require a registration by calling or coming in to reserve a space. (Reg.# 121149A)
‘Tropical’ trip
May 20, 9 a.m.
Krohn Conservatory, Wonderful World of Aloha Hawaiian Show, Jungle Jim’s.
May 20. Departs CIL 9 a.m., returns around 6 p.m.
This will prove to be a fantastic day well spent with friends. The tour begins at Krohn Conservatory and Eden Park Overlook. Enjoy the Tropical Rain Forest, the Desert and of course the beautiful orchids at the Krohn. The group will then travel to Newport to enjoy the Wonderful World of Aloha Hawaiian Buffet Luncheon Show and the haunting rhythm of Tahitian Drums, the primitive Samoan fire dance flaming before your eyes.
Wear your Hawaiian attire and receive your Aloha greeting and lei.
En route home, the group will stop at the nation’s most unique supermarket, JUNGLE JIM’S. Take a Hawaiian-Based Tour with Hawaiian Sampling throughout the store of different delicacies. Receive a $2 coupon.
Members: $88 - Non-members: $93 (221102A/B)
