August 2016 - Mecosta County

MECOSTA COUNTY
Commission on Aging
Phone: 231-972-2884
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, MI 49332
The Keyhole
Mecosta County
Senior News
Monthly
August 2016
HEALTHY EATING CLASS
STARTS AUGUST 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Director’s Corner
2
Healthy Eating™ is a program for sen-
Senior Center
3
iors who want to learn more about
In Home Services
4
how nutrition, physical activity, and
Traveling Times
5
lifestyle changes can promote better
Puzzle Page
6
Jo’s Corner
7
Senior Center Café Menu
8
Popcorn & A Movie
9
Senior Center Facts
10
•
Healthy Eating Class
11
cifically heart and bone health, and
Senior Center Calendar
12
•
Jokes & Answers Page
13
Annual Yard Sale and Breakfast
16
Matter of Balance class
18
Art & Appetizers Painting class
21
health. The program utilizes the chooseMyplate.gov food guide
as it’s informational framework and incorporates behavior
change strategies and self-assessment techniques. “Healthy
Eating” focuses on two objectives:
Improvement or maintenance of participant wellness, spe-
Prevention of chronic disease development or progression.
Please see page 11 of this newsletter for more details on the
upcoming class. You will enjoy learning
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Marketing Group
August 9 at 9:30am
Senior Center Board
August 9 at 10:30am
Commission on Aging Advisory Board
August 17 at 9:00am
more about the food you eat including
how to read those confusing labels.
Classes fill up quickly so please sign up
early!
This newsletter can be accessed online at:
www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html
Like us on Facebook: Mecostacountyseniorcenter
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Marilynn Vargo
Jerrilynn Strong
Linda Howard
Raymond Steinke
Art Adleman
Eric O’Neil
William Routley
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
ADVISORY BOARD
Jerrilynn Strong
Tom Sundquist
Nora Quisenberry
Bill Routley
Art Adlemann
Glenn Norton
Brenda Lambrix
Shannon English
Chair / Remus
Vice-Chair /Big Rapids
Secretary/Barryton
County Commissioner
Big Rapids
Paris
Morley
Big Rapids
SENIOR CENTER BOARD
Louise Christiansen
Jessica Slendak
Mike Dick
Kay Jamieson
Jeanne Hanson
Jean Chapin
Bob Chambers
Mark Bolek
Brenda Newcombe
Chair/Chippewa
Secretary/Stanwood
Treasurer/Morton
Martiny
Fork
Hinton
Morton
Big Rapids
Stanwood
COMMISSION ON
AGING STAFF
Cynthia Mallory
Director
Shawn Sredersas
Meals Coordinator
Dawn Ketchum
Transport Coor.
Beth Whyte
Activity Coordinator
Jennifer Clark
In-Home Service Coor.
Mary Lynn Birkam
Outreach Worker
Karil Lewis
Outreach Worker
Jo Ann Longcor
Volunteer Coor.
Jamie Knopf
Accountant
Jackie Hulbert
Receptionist
Rick Neumann
Maintenance
Sally Wolfbrandt
Data Entry
Diane Bishop
Homemaker Aide
Dolly Knoertzer
Homemaker Aide
Lora Sherman
Homemaker Aide
Glenda Jamison
Homemaker/Respite
Nadine Perkins
Homemaker/Respite
Charisse Dixon
Homemaker/Respite
Doug Christiansen
Van Driver
Mike Dean
Van Driver
Carl Badder
Van Driver
Kevin Haney
Van Driver
Alan Garner
Meal Delivery
Kim Westgate
Meal Delivery
Mark Sholty
Meal Delivery
George Crawford
Meal Delivery
Mary Dodge
Cook
Julia Hoisington
Cook
Jodi Putman
Cook
John Holley
Experience Works
James Frank
Experience Works
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Dear friends,
Below is an article from the Area Agency on Aging team regarding hospital
admissions versus observation. It is important that you are well informed on it.
Please read and pass on:
How do you know if you are truly admitted to a hospital?
This sounds like a dumb question, but not knowing the answer can cost you a great
deal of money if you are a Medicare recipient. A person can be admitted on an
inpatient basis which is what is assumed by most of us – or a person can be
admitted on an observation basis. The statuses look the same on the surface in that
patients in both categories may stay for many days receiving medical and nursing
care and tests and treatment.
A person’s hospital admission status is determined by the admitting physician. In
many cases it will be observation, rather than inpatient, to get a sense of how the
patient is doing and to protect the hospital against being financially penalized by
Medicare for unnecessary admissions and readmissions. For example, if persons
who were originally in the hospital under observation are readmitted to the hospital,
they are not counted as readmissions. In recent years the number of patients many
hospitals admit and retain under observation has more than doubled. It is at the
time of discharge when the difference between admitted/inpatient and observation/
outpatient status becomes dramatically clear. Medicare Part A (hospital insurance)
covers the first 48 hours of an observation admission and all of the care of a person
who subsequently becomes an inpatient. Coverage for a patient who continues on
observation after 48 hours is switched to Medicare Part B which usually only
covers doctors’ services and outpatient care. This results in co-pays of some 20
percent for the doctors’ and outpatient services with no cap on hospital services and
high prices for medications which will be billed by the hospital. Spending time in
the hospital on observation also does not count toward the three consecutive days
of hospitalization needed to qualify for Medicare-covered skilled nursing facility
services if needed. All of these costs will have to be assumed by the patient or
family so please make sure to ask your doctor whether your loved one is being
admitted under observation or inpatient.
Cynthia
IN LOVING MEMORY
May you find comfort in knowing your thoughtful gifts have made a difference in
the lives of many area seniors. This month the Commission on Aging and
Senior Center received a love gift in memory of:
JUDY & JOSEPH GRONEY
BONNIE STIRN
FRANCES MILLER-PAPENFUS
CAROL LYON
Memorial
Contributions May Be
Sent To:
Mecosta County Commission on Aging
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, MI 49332
The Keyhole
August News From The Senior Center…
Hello Friends!
How have you enjoyed your summer? I am loving it! Along with
summer comes lots of fun summer activities!
The first big activity that the Senior Center has in August is our
Annual Yard Sale!! This year our Yard Sale will begin on Saturday
August 6 and will run thru Friday August 19. We will be open Monday thru Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm (No Sunday Sales). There
will be a “Bargain Breakfast” at 8 am before the Yard Sale opens on Saturday August 6! All
proceeds from the “Bargain Breakfast” will go towards the Meals on Wheels program.
On Wednesday August 10 Steve Troyer will be with us sharing his musical
talents, so come listen to Steve and stay for lunch! Mark & Mark will be here on Wednesday
August 24. It is always a fun time when Mark & Mark are here so come tap your toes and stay
for lunch!
If anyone is interested in helping out with the organizing and operation of the Yard Sale we
could really use your help! Due to health issues for some of our regular helpers we are in dire
need of your assistance! If you can help us out call the Senior Center and ask for Beth or
Louise. Thanks!!
We are in the process of starting a Weight Watchers Program here at the Center. We will
keep you updated on the details as we progress forward!
There is so much going on and I have only touched on a few things, so please read your
Keyhole cover to cover! We wouldn’t want you to miss out on a great opportunity to enrich
your lives. I am inviting all of you to come out to the Senior Center, have some lunch and
share some laughs. Hope to see you soon!
~Beth~
August 2016
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August 2016
In Home Services
The 3 D’s: Delirium,
Depression & Dementia
How to know the difference
- Similar behavioral symptoms can
mask the true problem
Delirium
• Rapid onset over minutes to days
• Consciousness is “clouded.” The person has
difficulty in: focusing their mind on something,
shifting their mind to something else or
maintaining attention.
• Poor recall for immediate and recent events
• Disorientation in time, place or person
• Rapid shifts from over to under-activity
• Slow reactions
• Unusually rapid or slow speech
• A stronger than usual startle reaction
• Disturbed sleeping/waking cycle, confusion
worse at night and/or unpleasant dreams and/or hallucinations and/or delusions.
• Symptoms usually fluctuate over the course of
the day
• A physical cause, e.g. a urinary tract infection,
is usually identifiable
Depression
• Relatively rapid onset
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details
and making decisions
• Fatigue and decreased energy
- Jennifer
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness
• Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or
excessive sleeping
• Irritability, restlessness
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once
pleasurable
• Overeating or appetite loss
• Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps
or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment.
• Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” feelings
• Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Dementia
• Mental decline happens slowly
• Memory loss is usually the earliest and most
noticeable symptom
• Trouble recalling recent events or recognizing
people and places
• Trouble finding the right words
• Problems planning and carrying out tasks, such
as balancing a checkbook, following a recipe or writing
a letter
• Trouble exercising judgement, such as knowing
what to do in an emergency
• Trouble controlling moods or behaviors
• Depression is common and agitation or
aggression may occur
• Not keeping up personal care such as grooming
or bathing
If you or a loved one have these symptoms,
don’t play doctor, see one!
In Home Services Highlights - June 2016
New Outreach Referrals
Homemaker Aide Clients
Homemaker/Respite Clients
Respite Clients
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9
93
1
7
Outreach Hours
Homemaker Aide Hours
Homemaker/Respite Hours
Respite Hours
68.50
372.75
8.25
103.50
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Traveling Times
By Dawn
Check out our fliers. Call today for one or visit our website
www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html
Traveling Facts
May 2016
Volunteer Drivers
Out of county: 6064
In county: 2428
Total Volunteer Hours: 453
Van Data
Medical: 5283
SOAR: 1,376
Traverse City Tall Ship
July 21, 2016
The Tall ship Manitou is a replica
of an 1800’s coasting cargo
schooner, similar to those that
sailed the Great Lakes. Enjoy a
beautiful sail which is 2 hours
long. Sail back in time aboard the
114 foot Schooner Manitou as we
sail the sparkling waters of Grand
Traverse Bay.
Tall Ships 2016
September 7-10
Help us celebrate the return of the
Tall Ships in Erie, PA. The host
hotel for this event is Sheraton
Erie Bayfront. This location will
put us front and center for the Parade of Sail and other events.
Other attractions include tour of
St. Patrick Church, visit to the
Erie Land Lighthouse,
admission and tour of the
Watson Curtze mansion.
Dinner is included at the
Ambassador Center.
August 2016
Extended trips
for 2016
with Your Host
Ed Crouch
Celebration Bell
Menopause the Musical
August 2-4 2016
2 nights accommodations
at Jumers Casino and Hotel in
Moline, Illinois. Admission to and
reserve seating at the Circa 21
Dinner Theatre. A stop at the
Chocolate Manor for a tour and
samples. A lunch cruise aboard
the “ Celebration Belle.”
Tour of the Weyerhaeuser House
(House on the Hill). Time for
gaming at Jumers Casino with
$10.00 in Free Play. Tour and
tasting at Lavender Crest Winery.
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
Holiday Festival
and Parade
Nov. 16-19 2016
Indiana, Pennsylvania
•A step on guided tour of Jimmy
Stewart’s Home town.
•Tour of Flemings Christmas Tree
Farm.
•Photo stop at the Thomas Covered Bridge.
•Gobblers
Knob and meet
Punxsutawney Phil.
•Wine and Cheese tasting at the
Windgate Vineyards.
•Three nights accommodation at
the Park Inn by Radisson.
Buffalo Round Up
Sept. 24 through Oct 3, 2016
•Overnight
accommodations in
Madison WI, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, Austin, MN and
Milwaukee, WI.
•5 Nights accommodations at the
Best Western Ramkota in Rapid
City.
•Tour of the Corn Palace in
Mitchell, SD.
•Tour of the Black Hills Gold
Museum in Rapid City, SD.
•A roundtrip excursion on the 1880
Train through Black Hills.
SD.
•Admission to Bear Country Wild
Life Park.
•Free time in Deadwood, SD
•Scenic Drive through Spearfish
Canyon
•Free time in Sturgis, SD
•Scenic Drive through Bear Butte
State Park.
•South Dakota Air and Space
Museum
•The Buffalo Roundup.
•Also featuring Mount Rushmore,
Crazy Horse Memorial and the
Badlands National Park.
•Many other attractions!
Holland Princess
July 28
Welcome aboard the Holland
Princess which is a 65’ Victorian
style paddle-wheel river boat. Begin
your memory with a boat excursion
as we tour beautiful Lake Macatawa
and Lake Michigan. Enjoy a
scrumptious lunch (buffet style)
along with guitar music.
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Puzzle Page -
By Cil
The letters of a quote are scrambled by simple substitution.
Can you find the hidden quote in this puzzle?
I have given you the O to get you started.
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R C N B G S F
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N B W V S U
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N B R R P G G P B V
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B V
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F H P V H:
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B J J C M P V H
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G W O O B M S
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X W P T I P V H
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P V I C O C V I C V N C
Complete the grid so that every row, column
and 3x3 box contain every digit from 1 to 9.
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Jo’s Corner
Are you handy around the house?
Do you have any special skills?
Do you have some free time?
Would like to keep busy?
Then we are looking for you to
join our Home Maintenance Program!
We need Home Maintenance Workers to help
Mecosta County senior citizens (55 yrs. or older)
with affordable minor home maintenance and
repairs. Seniors in need are in the Big Rapids,
Mecosta, Remus, Stanwood/Canadian Lakes,
and Morley areas.
Do you mow lawns or do other yard work such
as; weeding flowerbeds, painting, decorating, or
staining? Maybe you are handy at small electrical and plumbing projects, doing light carpentry,
cleaning gutters, and/or snow removal. If you
love to clean houses or wash windows your
community needs you.
Not only do you receive an hourly wage from
the Home Maintenance Members who hire you,
you are helping seniors remain independent and
in their own homes. This is not an offer of employment with Mecosta County or the Commission on Aging but a way to connect seniors with
affordable contractors.
August
Volunteer and Staff Birthdays
Arlene W
Doug B
Catherine G
Charlene S
Thomas F
Robert M
Christine M
Harold O
Cynthia M
Donald W
Gladys A
Virgil C
Jean C
Robert D
Frances S
Dawn S
Alan G
Marcia U
Jackie B
Mark L
Melanie S
Thomas M
Marjean N
Hannelore S
Joan A
Cherie D
Cheryl L
Daniel W
2nd
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th
7th
8th
8th
9th
9th
10th
10th
11th
11th
16th
16th
17th
17th
17th
19th
22nd
25th
31st
31st
31st
31st
Come join our Home Maintenance team and
help seniors with small projects around their
home.
Call 231-972-2884 and ask for Jo Ann or
stop at the Senior Center to join!
Workers Needed!!!
August 2016
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MECOSTA SENIOR CENTER MENU
11:30 AM (salad bar opens)
12:00 PM (entrée served)
$3.00 Senior Donation
$5.00 Non Senior Donation
AUGUST
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
2
Sweet&Sour Meatballs
White Rice
Oriental Vegetables
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
3
Fish Filet
Potato Wedges
Coleslaw
Roll
Cake
Milk
Eggs & Sausage
Hash Browns
Juice
Muffins
Fruit Crisp
Milk
Chicken Strips
Calico Rice
Vegetable Medley
Bread
Pears
Milk
15
16
Chicken Thighs
Baked Potato
Mixed Vegetables
Bread
Peaches
Milk
Sloppy Joes
Cauliflower Salad
Fresh Vegetables
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
Chicken Burrito
Rice
Corn & Red Peppers
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
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30
Baked Ham Steak
Scalloped Potatoes
Squash
Corn Bread
Pears
Milk
5
31
Lazy Green Peppers
Peas & Carrots
Brussels Sprouts
Bread
Tropical Cocktail
Milk
BLT Wrap
Soup
Carrot Sticks
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
12
11
Pulled Pork
Mashed Potatoes
Spinach
Bread
Pineapple
Milk
17
18
Hamburger/Mozz. Melt
Ribs
Red Roasted Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potato
Smothered Vegetables
Vegetable Medley
Bread
Roll
Applesauce
Strawberry Shortcake
Milk
Milk
23
24
Scrambled Eggs
Chicken Breast
Pizza
Sausage Gravy/Biscuits Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Italian Vegetables
Asparagus
Summer Vegetables
Tossed Salad
Bread
Roll
Garlic Bread Sticks
Fruit Juice
Fruit Cobbler
Pineapple
Milk
Milk
Milk
FRIDAY
Country Fried Steak
Creamed Potatoes
Peas & Onion Pearls
Biscuit
Peaches
Milk
Crab Pasta Salad
Cauliflower/Broccoli
Tossed Salad
Roll
Grapes
Milk
22
29
THURSDAY
4
Chicken Alfredo
Sicilian Vegetables
Tossed Salad
Bread Sticks
Diced Apples
Milk
10
9
8
WEDNESDAY
2016
25
Meatloaf
Baked Potato
Corn
Bread
Mixed Fruit
Milk
CENTER SPECIALS
Birthday: 2nd
Dollar Day: 29th
Cold Plate
Turkey & Ham
Cole Slaw
3 Bean Salad
Fresh Fruit
Milk
19
Tuna Salad
Soup
Leaf Lettuce
Bread
Tropical Fruit
Milk
26
Turkey/Swiss Sandwich
Broccoli Salad
Macaroni Salad
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
SOUPS:
M-Chicken & Rice
T-Cheesy Potato
W–Country Vegetable
T-Split Pea & Ham
F-Chef’s Choice
The Keyhole
Popcorn
& A Movie
Tuesday August 9
at 1 pm
(will start popcorn & candy sales at 12:30 pm)
“Miracles from Heaven”
Christy Beam is a Texas mother whose whole life revolves around her sick daughter. Anna is a 12 year old girl who suffers from a rare disorder that leaves her unable to eat without a feeding tube. The family struggles to help Anna live a
normal life with her illness. After falling over 30 feet out of a tree, Anna lands on her head. Instead of dying or being
harmed in any way, she survives the fall, and Anna miraculously recovers from her disorder.
Rated PG
Cast:
Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Courtney Fansler, Queen Latifah, Brighton Sharbino, John Carroll Lynch,
Hannah Alligood, Kylie Rogers, Rhoda Griffis, Eugenio Derbez.
None
Language
Nudity
Moderate
Heavy
●
Violence
Sex
Light
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The 2nd Tuesday of each month join us for snacks and a movie!
For more information call (231)972-2884
August 2016
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Mecosta Senior Center Facts For August 2016
Senior Center Visits for June 2016
Registered for lunch
Registered for activities
Registered for COA service
Registered Volunteers
Total Registered Visits
685
1150
52
311
1686
Good Job Everyone!
Red Hat Society
August 10, 2016
Meet at the Mecosta County Senior Center
at 10 am.
Bring a snack, bring a friend!
Country Boutique News..
Greeting cards are now on sale for
these special occasions:
•Birthday
•Thinking of You
•Anniversary
•Sympathy
•Get Well
•Wedding
•Thank You
•Baby
•Baptism
•Christening
•Retirement
•New
For more info call Joyce at (231)867-3724
Medicare Assistance
Turning 65? Do you have questions about
Medicare? Prescription Drug Coverage?
Medicare balance billing? For any Medicare
questions, we have trained Medicare
Assistance at the Mecosta Senior
Center & Spectrum Health of Big Rapids
If you need assistance, please call
(231)972-2884 for an appointment
If you have items you would like to put in the
Country Boutique on consignment, Beth would be
happy to help you on Wednesday mornings.
Just give her a call at (231)972-2884 before arriving.
August 2016
Home
•Secret Pal
•Congratulations
•Encouragement
•Good Bye
•Welcome Back
•Graduation
Check out our large selection of
gift bags with matching tags, and
quality handmade items.
*Just a reminder for those
who donate cards, we
need the whole card for
recycling! Thank you!
Thank you for your
support, we really
appreciate your business!
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BARRYTON MEAL SITE
FUNDRAISING UPDATE
Barryton Senior Building 71 Northern Ave.,
Barryton, Michigan 49305
989-382-7244
HEALTHY EATING®
FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!!!
Open: Mondays & Tuesdays 11:00AM-1:00PM
For Reservations: call the COA at 231-972-2884
Lunch Served: 12:00PM
Cost: Persons age 60+ suggested donation is $2.00
Persons under age 60 cost is $5.00.
BINGO IS PLAYED BEFORE LUNCH
5th Mon. Aug 29 - 12:00PM
Dollar Daze: What a meal DEAL, get a full
meal for just a buck ($1.00).
3rd Mon. Aug 15- 12:00PM
Come celebrate this month’s Birthdays, with
cake supplied by Metron of Big Rapids.
MEAL COUNTS
JUNE
Home Delivered Meals:
Meals Served………………. 4,306
Seniors Served………………
165
Delivery Volunteer Miles…… 1,650
Site Congregate Meals:
Meals Served…………………
754
The most important
“works” are done
within the walls of
Healthy Eating® Program provides
support which includes...
*Nutrition Information
*Problem Solving
*Personal Choices
*Socializing & Group Discussions
*Demonstration of Simplified Exercises
Healthy Eating® Program will cover:
*Week #1: Making Healthy choices.
*Week #2 Grains, fruits, vegetable.
*Week #3: Meats, eggs, legumes, milk.
*Week #4: How to read labels.
*Week #5: FUN shopping trip.
*Week #6: Recipe sharing & light lunch.
Healthy Eating® class size must have
at least 6 participants so sign-up TODAY
by calling 231-972-2884!
EVERY THURSDAY
in AUGUST
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mecosta County Senior Center
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta
This is an “Evidence Based Program”
partially funded by
Area Agency on Aging
of Western Michigan
and Mecosta County
Senior Center
Programming.
your own Home!
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August 2016 Senior Center PULL OUT & PIN UP
Daily Activities
EXERCISE
Enhance Fitness:
7:30 & 8:30 am Mondays
Wednesdays & Fridays
Tai Chi:
8:30 am Tuesdays
Arthritis Exercises:
1:30 pm Tuesdays
1:30 pm Fridays
DANCE INSTRUCTION
Beginning Line Dance:
9:30 am Tuesdays
Advanced Line Dance:
9:30 am Mondays
Wednesdays & Fridays
Chair Line Dance:
12:30 pm Tuesdays
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Bridge
7
8
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Bridge
CARD GAMES
Bridge: 12:45 pm Mondays
Euchre: 12:45 pm Tuesdays
Wednesdays, & Fridays
Pinochle: 1:00 pm Thursdays
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Bingo 1 pm Every Friday
Greeting Card Recycling:
10 am Tuesdays & Fridays
Painting Group:
1:00 pm Thursdays
Readers Theatre: 10 am Fridays
Scrabble: 1:00 pm Thursdays
Massage Therapy:
Call Judy for an appointment at
(231)972-7214
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21
Monthly Support Groups & Clinics
Blind & Visually Impaired - 4th
Wednesday
Miracle Ear -3rd Thursday
Medicare/Medicaid
Assistance: call for appt.
SH Big Rapids Home Care Blood
Pressure Checks-Every Friday
Jenni Lynn’s Home ServicesFoot Clinic 3rd Thursday
*Please call (231)972-2884
to make an appointment
Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks
11 am Every Tuesday
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TUESDAY
2 8:30 am Tai Chi
9:30 am Beginner Line Dance
10 am Card Recycling
11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks
11:30 am Celebrate May Birthdays
With Metron
12:30 pm Chair Line Dance
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Craft
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
9 8:30 am Tai Chi
9:30 am Beginner Line Dance
Marketing Meeting
10 am Card Recycling
10:30 am Sr. Center Board Meeting
11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Popcorn & A Movie
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Bridge
8:30 am Tai Chi
9:30 am Beginner Line Dance
10 am Card Recycling
11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks
12:30 pm Chair Line Dance
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Craft
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Bridge
8:30 am Tai Chi
9:30 am Beginner Line Dance
10 am Card Recycling
11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks
12:30 pm Chair Line Dance
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Craft
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
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30 8:30 am Tai Chi
9:30 am Beginner Line Dance
10 am Card Recycling
11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks
12:30 pm Chair Line Dance
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Craft
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Bridge
The Keyhole
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Whoever said, “Laughter is the best medicine” wasn’t joking. That pun was intended. I have been
commissioned to continue this page - for awhile - and although I laugh at jokes many times a day, I would
love your humorous contributions. Jokes - Riddles- Sayings: Bring them on! Continue to drop them off
at the Senior Center to Dawn Ketchum’s attention or email them to [email protected]
By Cil
August 2016
Ten Things I know about you
Quarantine
1) You are reading this.
“I hate to have to tell you this”, said the Doctor in a sad
compassionate voice, “but you have been unfortunately
been diagnosed with a highly contagious disease, we will
have to quarantine you and you’ll only be fed cheese and
bologna.”
2) You are human.
3)You can’t say the letter ”P” without separating your lips.
4) You just attempted to do it.
6) You are laughing at yourself.
7) You have a smile on your face and you skipped No. 5.
8) You just checked to see if there is a No. 5.
9)You laugh at this because you are a fun loving person & everyone does
it too.
“That’s terrible!” said the distraught young man, quickly
sitting down before he could faint. “I don’t know if I could
handle being in quarantine…and the cheese and bologna
diet… What’s with the cheese and bologna diet anyway?
I’ve never of such a diet before?!”
“It’s not exactly a diet”, responded the Doctor matter of
fact, “it’s just the only food that will fit under the door!”
10) You’re probably going to show this to others to see who else falls for it.
PUZZLE ANSWERS
There were three men on a hill with their watches.
The first man threw his watch down the hill and it broke.
The second man threw his watch down the hill and it broke.
The third man threw his watch down the hill, walked all the way to the
bottom, and caught it.
The other two men were puzzled and asked the third man how he did it.
The third man said, "Easy. My watch is 5 minutes slow!"
I told my girlfriend she drew her eyebrows too high.
She seemed surprised.
If you’re ever attacked by a gang of clowns, go for the juggler.
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
I couldn’t quite remember how to throw a boomerang, but eventually it came
back to me.
4. The missing letters are LAE — EVALUATE
Knowledge is knowing that the tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting a
tomato in a fruit salad.
Or CAE— EVACUATE
I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it.
If you borrow money from a pessimist, he won’t expect it back.
August 2016
August’s Cryptic-Quote
I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but then I turned myself around.
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If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Scrabble
Paint Group
Pinochle
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
8 am Bargain
Breakfast
9 am Yard Sale!
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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
10 am Red Hat Society
11 am Music with Steve Troyer
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Scrabble
Paint Group
Pinochle
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9 am Advisory Board Meeting
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Scrabble
Paint Group
Pinochle
10 am Jenni Lynn’s Foot Clinic
(by appointment only)
11 am Miracle Ear (by appointment)
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
Senior Enrichment Day
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
11 am Music with Mark & Mark
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Scrabble
Paint Group
Pinochle
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
10 am Card Recycling
& Reader’s Theatre
11 am Spectrum Health BRHC Blood
Pressure Checks
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Bingo
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
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10 am Card Recycling
& Reader’s Theatre
11 am Spectrum Health BRHC Blood
Pressure Checks
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Bingo with The Laurels of MP
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
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Concerns
About Falling ?
Do You Have
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their
activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program
designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
This program emphasizes practical
strategies to manage falls.
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
•View falls as controllable
•Set goals for increasing activity
•Make changes to reduce fall risks
at home
•Exercise to increase strength and
balance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
•Anyone concerned about falls
•Anyone interested in improving
balance, flexibility and strength
•Anyone who has fallen in the past
•Anyone
who has restricted
activities because of falling
concerns
Where: Mecosta County Senior Center
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, MI 49332
Last set of classes for 2016
When: Beginning Thursday September 22, 2016
And ending Thursday November 10, 2016
Classes are every Thursday each week
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
For more information or to register call
Mecosta County Commission on Aging
(231) 972-2884
Return this form to:
Mecosta County Commission on Aging
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta MI 49332
Name:______________________________
Address:____________________________
___________________________________
Township __________________________
Phone #____________________________
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls: This program is based on Fear of Falling:
A Matter of Balance Copyright1995 Trustees of Boston University. All right reserved. Used and
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Spectrum Health Hospice
Volunteer Orientation
Spectrum Health Hospice is offering a volunteer orientation for individuals who are interested in providing compassionate support for patients nearing the end of life. Volunteer opportunities are available for
those who can offer respite care, friendly visits, document a patient’s life story, singers, instrumentalists, visiting therapy pets and for licensed cosmetologists to support patients receiving hospice care in
their homes or at long term care facilities. If you have a caring spirit and some time to give – we can
use your help to help others! Average time commitment is one hour per week after orientation is completed.
Our volunteers select the geographic area that they would like to serve patients. We are specifically
looking for volunteers to serve in the Mecosta, Montcalm and Newaygo county communities.
Volunteer Orientation Dates:
Date:
September 21, 28 and October 5
Time:
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Location:
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital – 605 Oak Street Big Rapids, MI 49307
If you have any questions or would like to register for the orientation class, please contact us at the information listed below. Please note that if the Fall Big Rapids volunteer training class does not work
with your schedule – we keep a database of individuals that are interested in being notified of upcoming volunteer trainings.
Contact Information
Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care
Yvonne Elliott, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone 616.391.5708
Toll Free 866.542.7945
[email protected]
spectrumhealth.org/hospice
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Steve Troyer
Will be performing at the
Mecosta County Senior Center
Wednesday August 10
at 11 am
Come enjoy his music and stay for
lunch!
This entertainer can be obtained through the Wheatland Music Organization
call (989) 967-8879 for more information
Mark & Mark
Will be at the
Mecosta County Senior Center
Wednesday August 24 at 11 am
Come out enjoy the music and stay for lunch!
These entertainers can be obtained through the Wheatland Music Organization
Call (989) 967-8879 for more information
August 2016
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Art & Appetizers!
Friday September 16
This is a fun, easy pain.ng project using a credit card as
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Want to Travel…..
But don’t want to drive?
Travel with us!
Senior Center Travel Itinerary:
August 2-4 Celebration Belle: Menopause The Musical
August 10 Dow Gardens - Midland, Grandpa’s Guitars
August 12 Little River Casino
September 7-10 Tall Ships 2016
September 24-October 3 Buffalo Round Up
October 14 Little River Casino
November 16-19 “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Holiday Festival & Parade
If you haven’t seen a flyer or you need more information
Please contact Dawn at (231)972-2884
August 2016
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Day Trip August 8, 2016
To Jiffy Mix In Chelsea Michigan
“JIFFY” Mix, aka Chelsea Milling Company is a
family owned business who has been milling
flour for over 100 years!
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Leave Senior Center at 8 am
Tour will include a video presentation, refreshments and a walk
through the “JIFFY” packaging plant
Lunch on your own in downtown Chelsea
For more information please call (231)972-2884 and ask for Dawn
Looking for Volunteer Drivers…
In the Big Rapids area that would be willing to drive
Mecosta County Seniors to various medical appointments.
You would get mileage for your efforts
and a huge sense of helping someone
who truly appreciates it!
If interested please call (231)972-2884 and ask for Dawn for more information.
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We Need…..
Shower Transfer Benches
Bath Chairs/Seats
Wheelchairs with Leg Rests
Seated Walkers
Commodes
Our loan closet is looking pretty bare!
If you have any of these items and would
like to donate them to the Commission on
Aging we can put them to good use!
If you have borrowed one of these items &
no longer need it someone
else could use it.
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Can you afford all the food you need?
If not, Mid Michigan Community Action can help. Food assistance is
available for seniors ages 60 and over, who meet income guidelines.
Once per month each eligible person receives a box of food with essentials
like cheese, juice, canned goods, powdered milk and more.
Items vary per month. Don’t wait to ask for help!
Contact Mid Michigan Community Action’s
Mecosta County office at 231-660-0260
or by email at [email protected]
Address:
Mid Michigan Community Action
Mecosta County Office
14330 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
NOTICE: August 2016
Monthly CSFP distributions and August 2016 quarterly TEFAP distributions
MECOSTA COUNTY
Mid-Michigan Community Action’s Commodity Food Distributions for
Mecosta County will be held on the following dates:
August 3 Wednesday - Resurrection Life Church from 10:00 am - 11 pm
Parkview Village from 1 pm - 1:30 pm
Monthly and quarterly distributions
August 12 Friday - Remus Wheatland Township Hall from 10 am- 11 am
Monthly and quarterly distributions
If you are unable to make a pick-up date, please call 231-660-0260 to arrange pick-up.
August 2016
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Midland Day Trip August 10
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Looking For…..
People that are interested in joining a
weightwatcher®’s group. We need at
least 15 people that are interested in
meeting at the Senior Center in order to
get a leader to come here to start a
group. If you are interested please call
us at (231)972-2884 to sign up!
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Daggett Funeral Home
Serving Mecosta County with Compassion Since 1956
Our Locations:
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3611
Christine Daggett-Manager-Funeral Director
Holly Holstrom- Funeral Director
Daggett Funeral Home
19238 South 30th Ave.
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-5566
Sara Mitchell-Manager-Funeral Director
www.DaggettGilbertFuneralHome.com
John W. Garlick,
D.D.S., P.C.
Becky Lentz Physical Therapy
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Free Fitness Membership
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insurance pays for Silver Sneakers
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9052 11 Mile Road
Mecosta, MI
Call: (231) 972-8289
NEW PATIENTS
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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[email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6309
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ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Holder
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Mecosta County Senior Center Board
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, Michigan 49332
The Mecosta County Commission on Aging is funded
by county millage, contributions, memorials, and local
fundraising. Grant funding is through the Michigan
Department of Transportation, Older Americans Act,
Office of Services to the aging, Mecosta-Osceola
United Way, Area Agency on Aging, and Mecosta
County Area Foundation. The Mecosta County
Commission on Aging certifies that it complies with
the Department of Health and Human Services
Regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964.
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