In this issue...

In Christy's Shoes

Meet Chaplain Mike Reynolds

Just for Teens

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mobile Market brings fresh, free groceries to seniors

Starting this month, residents of Heritage Tower on the Bexley-area campus of Wexner Heritage Village will have access to a regular supply of free, high-quality produce, dairy products and baked goods.

A new partnership between Wexner Heritage Village and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank will bring the products right to their doorstep by way of the monthly Mobile Market Program.

"The idea is to help our seniors stretch their food budgets and improve their overall nutrition and long-term health," Heritage Tower Service Coordinator Amanda Rossbach said. "Plus, many of our residents don't drive, so having the food delivered is a huge help."

The Foodbank's Mobile Market goes to 27 sites in Franklin County each month, serving more than 1,074 lower-income households. To qualify for visits, a residential property must have at least 80 units and be able to accommodate the Foodbank's specially designed truck. The food will be distributed on site by WHV staff and resident volunteers. Learn More

We hope that you and your loved ones' experiences with Wexner Heritage Village not only met your expectations, but exceeded them. If that is the case, please take a moment to tell us your story by visiting our website, whv.org, and clicking on the new "Share Your Story" button at the bottom of our homepage.

And to see what others are already saying about Wexner Heritage Village, from our homepage, click on the "Success Stories" quick link.

Mike Reynolds thrives in a crisis.

And with years of chaplaincy experience in hospital emergency rooms, behavioral health departments and other settings, he has had plenty of practice.

But as a full-time chaplain with Zusman Hospice spiritual care team, he is looking forward to the opportunity to spend more time with patients and their families.

"In those settings, I would visit with a patient and then they would go home," Reynolds said. "It was a one-time experience. Here, I have the opportunity to visit patients and families over a longer period of time," Reynolds said. "Being able to walk with someone on their journey a little bit longer gives me more opt to serve, which is very exciting for me." Learn More

• Auxiliary Education Day  |  April 2, 2:30 to 4pm at Creekside at the Village  |  RSVP Monica Mayer 614-559-5502 or mmayer@whv.org
• Medicare Counseling  |  April 2, 10am to noon  |  by appointment at 614-795-0927 or akuntz@whv.org
• Coffee Talk: The Search for G-d  |  April 3, 11am to noon  |  614-559-0243 or dlefton@whv.org to register
• Widow to Widow support group  |  April 4, 11am to noon  |  614-559-0350 or zh@whv.org to register
• Art Therapy: Zen Garden  |  April 7, 12:30 to 2pm  |  614-559-0350 or zh@whv.org to register
• Care for the Caregiver: Daily Caregiving Secrets  |  April 14, 6:30 to 8pm  |  614-559-0350 or zh@whv.org to register
• Medicare Counseling  |  April 10, 2:30 to 4pm  |  by appointment at 614-795-0927 or akuntz@whv.org
• Medicare Counseling  |  April 21, 10am to noon  |  by appointment at 614-795-0927 or akuntz@whv.org
• Art Therapy: Fat Books  |  April 24, 6:30 to 8pm  |  614-559-0350 or zh@whv.org to register