adult education program of the schools, and that literacy and fundamental education be extended in the older age group.

The report identified 10 private agencies and 7 governmental agencies providing services for the aged in the county. It listed 17 nursing homes, 5 hospitals, the Public Health, Nursing League, and the Lower Miami Valley Guidance Center, as institutions and agencies furnishing health and medical services.

Three of the county industries have preparation for retirement programs. Six industries have hospitalization for retired persons. Two industries have limited facilities for using the talents of retired persons. Two other industries are considering these programs for the future.

The report reveals that two unions have "preparation for retirement programs," and that other unions have committees studying these programs. Several unions also have committees studying the use of the talents of retired people.

Most important is their recommendation for a continuing committee to implement the recommendations and "to keep moving ahead in this field."

There is ample evidence that the Hamilton community and Butler County are looking at the total needs of older persons. They are assessing their resources, taking measure of unmet needs, and encouraging action to meet the realities and challenges of aging.

Is there any one central idea that might be said to epitomize the spirit and "practical workings" of the Center? The local consensus is that usefulness and purposeful living spell the dominant spirit of the Center. Keeping active in the stream of life where older people are needed and wanted is an experience many find rewarding at the Hamilton Senior Citizens Center, whether they be agile or in wheelchairs. In and through learning activities, recreation, and community services something difficult to measure, but nevertheless real, has been added to the quality of living in Hamilton, Ohio.

Activities

Leaders

Meeting Time

Discussion, comments, and study of a pre-
determined subject, with the entire
group entering into the discussion whole-
heartedly. The subjects for discussion
may be local history, current events,
changes seen by participants, or trips
taken by members of the Cracker Barrel
Club.

Painting, molding, finishing useful and
decorative ceramic items, many of which
are sold through the Center's bazaar.
"Whittling" with a purpose; one project has
developed a complete set of regional bird
figures, accurately scaled and colored.
Baskets, party favors, birthday hats,
textile painting, glass etching, basket-
making, metalwork, etc.

Regular part-singing, choral work at Center, Trained volunteer or trained mem

occasional performances in community
and for other groups at Center.
Regular rehearsals for repertoire of short
plays for presentation at the Center and
before other groups in the community.
Regular rehearsals for trained members,
performances for events at Center (but
not dances), and appearances in com-
munity.

Preparation of special program features for
the center, ranging from a hula-hoop
demonstration to recitals, national dances.
Rehearsal of extensive square dance figures,
occasional program presentations.
Meetings with staff personnel to plan special
programs for parties, special events,
drawing upon talents of all groups at
Center.

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Trained volunteer director.

Trained member chairman.

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Member chairman_

Trained volunteer caller.

Member chairman