September 2016 - Mecosta County

MECOSTA COUNTY
Commission on Aging
Phone: 231-972-2884
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, MI 49332
Mecosta County
Senior News
Monthly
September 2016
SAVE THE DATES!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Director’s Corner
2
Senior Center
3
In Home Services
4
Traveling Times
5
Puzzle Page
6
Jo’s Corner
7
Senior Center Café Menu
8
Popcorn & A Movie
9
Senior Center Facts
10
New Eating Healthy Class
11
Senior Center Calendar
12
Jokes & Answers Page
13
Matter of Balance Class!
16
Art & Appetizers Painting class
18
Senior Center Fliers
The Keyhole
19-26
MONTHLY MEETINGS
HOME FOR VETERANS COLLECTION BOX
OCTOBER 1
We will be collecting items for the Grand
Rapids Home For Veterans Very Soon.
Let us not forget the men & women who
have given so much for our freedom & our
country! There will be a drop box at the
Mecosta County Senior Center starting
October 1. Please join us in remembering these vets.
EATING FOR HEALTH CLASS SEPTEMBER 26
We are pleased to announce that we now have a Eating for
Health class that will teach you all of the ins and outs of
choosing and preparing nutritious meals you can be proud of!
It is a 2 hour class so sign up to take advantage of this
informative learning session. In this class you will learn about:
Making Positive Choices
Reading Food Labels
Correcting Portion Distortions
SIGN UP TODAY! 231-972-2884
Marketing Group
September 13 at 9:30am
Senior Center Board
September 13 at 10:30am
Commission on Aging Advisory Board
September 21 at 9:00am
This newsletter can be accessed online at:
www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html
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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
Dear Friends,
I hope all of you have had a wonderful summer. As Autumn is my favorite season
I am not sad to see September. There are just a few items I would like to note this
month. Have a great September!
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
NEW HOMEMAKER AIDE
We are pleased to announce we have a new Home Maker Aide joining us! Her
name is Linda Stewart formerly of Pineport AFC Home. She is an experienced
direct support professional who is happy to be serving clients in this area as a Home
Maker Aide. When you see her please welcome her.
SENIOR CENTER BOARD
Louise Christiansen
Open
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
Linda Stewart
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
Open
Meal Delivery
Mary Dodge
Cook
Julia Hoisington
Cook
Jodi Putman
Cook
John Holley
Experience Works
James Frank
Experience Works
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ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER
First, Thank you to all of the volunteers who worked the annual Senior Center
Yard Sale Fundraiser. You made this a great success. These volunteers work so
hard out there in the heat to bring a well put together presentation for buyers. Also,
thank you to everyone who donated to this sale. We had many great items donated
and this makes for a successful fundraiser. To all of you wonderful buyers who go
above and beyond with your offers on items, we thank each and every one of you
for supporting this fundraiser and we look forward to seeing you all again next
year!
THE COUNTRY BOUTIQUE
If you haven't seen our new and improved Country Boutique please stop by and
enjoy the updates. We have a wonderful new volunteer re-designing the shop. I
think you will be pleasantly surprised at how the items are being showcased now.
We have definitely moved out of the “Cubby Hole” realm as it use to be called and
are moving into “Boutique” status. There are many consignees offering upscale
jewelry, glass bird feeders, blankets, and beautiful dishware. Come check us out!
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:
LINDY HENDRICKSON
Memorial
Contributions May Be
Sent To:
GORDON STRATZ
Mecosta County Commission on Aging
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, MI 49332
The Keyhole
September News From The Senior Center…
Hello Friends!
September….already? As usual it is a busy place around here! We
are gearing up for National Senior Center Month and we will be
highlighting all month what we do here all year long! If you have a
friend that has never been here this is a great time to invite them
out for some fun activities and some lunch!
We will be having our annual 90th Birthday Party again this year on September 7. Steve Troyer will be the entertainment for the day. He is wonderful, so put on your dancing shoes and
join the party!
The 16th is going to be a busy but fun day! On September 16 Joyce Capen will be doing an
“Art & Appetizer” class. Joyce will teach you how to make a beautiful painting using an old
credit card as a brush! This class size will be limited so you will want to call and sign up for it
right away in order to assure you get a spot! Also on the 16th we will have 50 Shades of Jazz
with Don Mekkes & Kevin Roe. Their musical talent is amazing, so don’t forget to mark it on
your calendars because you won’t want to miss them!
We will be having an “End of Summer Music in the Pavilion Picnic” on Wednesday
September 21. Mark & Mark will provide the music that day!
Check out the flyer for the date and times of our “Flu Clinic.” You want to make sure you get
your shots before you head out for the winter! Speaking of heading out for the winter, if you
go south or west or someplace warm for the winter please call Jackie at (231)972-2884 to
stop your newsletter for the winter (bulk mail does not get forwarded). This will help us save
some on postage.
It is that time of year that we are participating in the Mecosta County Community
Foundation annual fundraiser for non-profits. This year they have changed the name to
“Philanthropy Day 2016” (Match Day). We are always happy to be involved in this fundraiser
as it raises awareness of our area seniors and the needs they might have. So look for the
flyers for our various fundraising projects!
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~
Ps….just a note that the kids are back in school! Let’s keep them safe by watching for them as they wait for their
buses!
September 2016
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September 2016
In Home Services
- Jennifer
Happy Grandparents Day!
Sunday, Sept. 11
In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian
Lucille Herndon McQuade, initiated a campaign
to set aside a special day just for Grandparents.
Through concerted efforts on the part of civic,
business, church, and political leaders, this
campaign expanded statewide.
The first
Grandparents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in
West Virginia. Also in 1973, a Grandparents Day
resolution was introduced in the United States
Senate. The resolution languished in
c o m m i t t e e .
Mrs. McQuade and her team
turned to the media to garner
support. They also began contacting
governors, senators, congressmen in
every state. In 1978, five years after
its West Virginia inception, the United States Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday
after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The proclamation was
signed by President Jimmy Carter. (September
was chosen for the holiday, to signify the "autumn
y e a r s "
o f
l i f e . )
Today this event, begun by only a few, is
observed by millions throughout the United
States. A native of Fayette County, Marian
McQuade and her husband Joe are the parents
of 15 children. They have 40 grandchildren and
many great grandchildren.
Grandparents Day is a family day. Schools,
churches, and senior organizations honor
grandparents with special events. Some families
celebrate by holding a family reunion. For those
who entertain large groups, it can be fun to have a
story-telling time, allowing grandparents to relate
stories of their past, enlightening children about
" the old days."
As Grandparents Day approaches, help
children and/or grandchildren to identify and date
all photos in old family albums. Many happy
memories can be derived from this.
Everyone can be involved in the
observance of this day - it’s a time to
discover one's roots and learn
p at ie nc e, un de r standing an d
appreciation for the seniors. Grandparents Day is the perfect time to
enhance communication between the
generations. Special talents, such
as cooking, sculpting or quilting can
be passed on to those who display
an interest. Old family music, songs
and dances, along with their meanings and origins, are important in maintaining a strong sense
of family background. Together, re-construct a
family tree, giving children the opportunity to learn
the ancestral line of their family.
Many times, only grandparents have answers
to questions about family histories. When this
information is passed down to the grandchildren,
everyone can be assured of their heritage being
preserved.
In Home Services Highlights - July 2016
New Outreach Referrals
Homemaker Aide Clients
Homemaker/Respite Clients
Respite Clients
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4
85
1
7
Outreach Hours
Homemaker Aide Hours
Homemaker/Respite Hours
Respite Hours
78.50
319.00
8.50
85.25
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Traveling Times
By Dawn September 2016
Check out our fliers. Call today for one or visit our website
www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html
Traveling Facts
July 2016
Volunteer Drivers
Out of county: 5055
In county: 2966
Total Volunteer Hours: 428
Van Data
Medical: 4876
SOAR: 1,099
“It’s a Wonderful Life “
Nov 16 –Nov 19 2016
Downtown Indiana, Pennsylvania
puts the sparkle back in everyone’s eye with their annual “It’s a
Wonderful Life” Jimmy Stewartthemed festival and parade,
scheduled for Friday, November
18 at IRMC park. Our group
will be part of the parade as we
ride on a float and wave to the
crowd!
•Tour of the Levity Brewing
Company.
•Wine and cheese tasting at the
Windgate Vineyards.
•Time to explore the Christmas
Festival.
•Tour of Flemings Christmas
Tree Farms.
•A step on guided tour of Jimmy
Stewart's Home town.
•Admission to and tour of the
Jimmy Stewart Museum.
•We will be visiting Gobbler
Knob and meet
Punxsutawney Phil.
•Three nights accommodations at
the Park Inn by Radisson.
September 2016
Extended trips
for 2016
with Your Host
Ed Crouch
Farmers Market
September 6
September 13
Our vans will be taking groups
to the Farmers Market in Big
Rapids. If you would like a ride
please call Dawn at 231-9722884 to arrange transportation to
and from the farmer’s market. If
you have project fresh coupons
and have no way of getting to
the markets to get fresh fruits
and vegetables gives us a call. If
these days don’t work out for
you I can arrange other days to
help you get to the Farmer’s
Market.
The Buffalo Round Up
September 24 -October 3 2016
Tour of the Corn Palace in
Mitchell SD.
Tour of the Journey Museum in
Rapids City SD.
Tour of the Black Hills Gold
Museum and store.
Mount Rushmore National
Park.
A roundtrip excursion on the
1880 Train through the Black
Hills.
Scenic Drive through Bear
Butte State Park.
Scenic Drive through Spearfish
October 3, 2016
Fall Color Tour
We will be leaving the Senior
Center and head to the Lake Michigan Shoreline.
We will stop at the beach for a
short walk. After our walk we will
grab a bite to eat in Ludington.
Lunch which will be on your own.
New Years Eve on the River
December 30 2016
•Two nights accommodations at
the Hampton Inn in Covington
Kentucky.
•Admission to the Observation
Deck at Carew Tower.
•A guided tour of the Greater Cincinnati Area.
•Dinner in the revolving restaurant
on top of the Radisson Riverfront Hotel.
•A New Years Eve Celebration
aboard BB Riverboats “River
Queen.”
Refund Policy for Trips
All day trips that go through the
Mecosta County Commission On
Aging. Refunds will be as listed
below:
Full refund 60 Days prior to trip
Half refund 30 Days prior to trip
Ed and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
strongly suggests purchasing cancellation insurance for all
Extended trips.
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Puzzle Page - By Cil
September 2016
Play a Tune Word Search
What Am I?
ACCORDION
BANJO
CELLO
CLARINET
DRUM
FLUTE
GUITAR
HARMONICA
HARP
MARIMBA
ORGAN
PIANO
RECORDER
SAXOPHONE
TRIANGLE
TRUMPET
TUBA
XYLOPHONE
What English word has
three consecutive double
letters?
What has a head, a tail, is
brown, and has no legs?
I am never quite what I
appear to be. Straightforward I seem, but it's
only skin deep, for
mystery most often lies
beneath my simple
speech. Sharpen your
wits, open your eyes, look
beyond my exteriors, read
me backwards, forwards,
upside down. Think critically and answer the
question.
The letters of a quote are scrambled by simple
substitution.
Can you find the hidden quote in this puzzle?
I have given you the I & T to get you started.
Complete the grid so that every row, column
and 3x3 box contain every digit from 1 to 9.
I __
J S
__ __ __ __ I __ __ T __ __ __ __ __
M Z I V J R C B Z
T WY K
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ I __
WF W E E X K E J K
__ __ __ __
S O Z T
__ __ __ __ T __ __, __ __ __ __ __ __ T
R G O W B G C, M Z I
T I R B
__ I __ __ T
S J O R B
I __ __ __ __ T
J F Q K F B
T __ __
B C K
__ __ I __ __ __ __ __.
I F J Q K O R K.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
GW O X R W P W F
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Jo’s Corner
Wow! Summer sure flew by! I hope you had a great
time. But, now it’s time to get ready for fall. All you
home maintenance members remember, I have workers waiting to help you. They can put summer furniture
away, rake leaves, clear gutters, and close up summer
cottages. If you are not a member, now may be the perfect time to join. The purpose of this service is to provide residents of Mecosta County, age 55 or older, affordable assistance with minor home maintenance and
repairs. Please call Jo Ann at 231-972-2884 if you are
interested in becoming a member.
Fall, for me is a time of reflection. It’s when I make
sure my “affairs” are in order. This year, something
happened to someone else that made me look at things
differently. Due to an unexpected stay in the hospital
for a local resident it was brought to my attention by a
volunteer for ARC (Animal Rescue Center) that we
should have a plan for our pets. Especially seniors who
live alone and rely on their pets for companionship.
We should make sure we have a family member,
friend, or neighbor ready to step in and care for our
pets. You should be ready to board your pet if you do
not have someone to take care of them. Fortunately we
were able to find someone to care for his pet while he
was away from home.
As part of getting our affairs in order we should have a
document that includes our pets. It should contain a
description of each pet, their vet contact information,
and any important medical notes. The ARC does not
board pets but if you wish to surrender your pet they
will take it in and adopt it out for you. They will make
sure your pet goes to a loving caring home.
September 2016
September
Volunteer and Staff Birthdays
Allen N
Mary S
Dorothy K
Joseph C
Ann M
David M
Michael B
Mary C
Pamela R
Ruth W
Kathleen J
John B
Helen C
Patricia M
Nadine P
Susan A
Arthur M
Joyce W
Kelly M
Connie G
Robert C
Bridgett K
Robert M
4th
4th
6th
7th
8th
8th
9th
10th
10th
11th
13th
14th
14th
16th
20th
22nd
24th
26th
27th
29th
30th
30th
30th
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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
SEPT.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
SOUPS:
M-Chicken & Rice
T-Cheesy Potato
W–Country Vegetable
T-Split Pea & Ham
F-Chef’s Choice
5
CENTER SPECIALS:
12
Ham & Egg Strata
Hash Browns
Spinach
Muffin
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
19
2
Brats
Tater Tots
Baked Beans
Bread
Jell-O
Milk
Chef’s Salad
Soup
Cauliflower
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
9
8
Veal Parmesan
Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Italian Vegetables/Pasta
Tossed Salad
Mixed Vegetables
Bread Sticks
Bread
Pineapple
Birthday Cake
Milk
Milk
Ham Sandwich
Cottage Cheese
Broccoli Salad
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
13
Cheddar Beef Melt
Roasted Red Potatoes
Carrots
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
14
15
Unstuff Cabbage Roll
BBQ Ribs
Stewed Tomatoes
Baked Potato
Yellow Beans
Summer Salad
Bread
Bread
Brownies
Cinnamon Apples
Milk
Milk
16
Chicken Salad
Soup
Carrot Salad
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
20
21
23
Pork Chops
Au Gratin
Peas
Bread
Diced Apples
Milk
Fish Filet
Potato Wedges
Coleslaw
Biscuit
Applesauce
Milk
27
Sweet Sour Meatballs
White Rice
Oriental Vegetables
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
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FRIDAY
7
Pineapple Chicken
Brown Rice
Far East Vegetables
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
Hamburgers
Oven Fries
Three Bean Salad
Bun
Fresh Fruit
Milk
26
THURSDAY
90th Birthday:7th
Dollar Day: 26th
6
OFF
LABOR
DAY
WEDNESDAY
2016
22
Baked Chicken
Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad
Bread
Cream Puff Cake
Milk
28
Chicken Alfredo
Sicilian Vegetables
Tossed Salad
Garlic Bread
Cheesecake
Milk
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Links
Potato Pancake
Muffin
Apricots
Milk
29
Country Fried Steak
Creamed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Bread
Peaches
Milk
Liver & Onions
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Green Beans
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
30
BLT Wraps
Soup
Fresh Vegetables
Bread
Fresh Fruit
Milk
The Keyhole
Popcorn
& A Movie
Tuesday September 13
at 1 pm
(will start popcorn & candy sales at 12:30 pm)
“Jungle Book”
2016's The Jungle Book is a modern retelling of the Disney classic, featuring updated computer animation and stunning new effects. The story centers on a young boy named Mowgli and his life being raised in the jungle by various jungle animals, including a
bear, panther, and wolves. With a star-studded cast and the latest in graphics effects, The Jungle Book is a coming of age story
telling the trials and tribulations that young Mowgli goes through as he learns his place in the world, among animals who look very
different from him and act very differently from how he acts as well.
Rated PG
Cast: Neel Sethi, Idris Elba, Ben Kingsley, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Walken, Lupita Nyong’o,
Giancarlo Esposito, Garry Shandling, Joh Favreau.
None
Language
Light
Moderate
Heavy
●
Violence
●
Sex
●
Nudity
●
The 2nd Tuesday of each month join us for snacks and a movie!
For more information call (231)972-2884
September 2016
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Mecosta Senior Center Facts For September 2016
Senior Center Visits for July 2016
Registered for lunch
Registered for activities
Registered for COA service
Registered Volunteers
Total Registered Visits
602
1059
63
270
1534
Good Job Everyone!
Red Hat Society
September 14, 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.
September 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
NEW: EATING FOR HEALTH!
Barryton Senior Building 71 Northern Ave.,
Barryton, Michigan 49305
989-382-7244
EATING FOR HEALTH
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.
Monday, September 26
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mecosta County Senior Center
12954 80th Ave., Mecosta
BINGO IS PLAYED BEFORE LUNCH
3rd Mon. Sept 19- 12:00PM
Come celebrate this month’s Birthdays, with
cake supplied by Metron of Big Rapids.
4th Mon. Sept 26 - 12:00PM
Dollar Daze: What a meal DEAL, get a full
meal for just a buck ($1.00).
MEAL COUNTS
JULY
Home Delivered Meals:
Meals Served………………. 3,807
Seniors Served……………… 162
Delivery Volunteer Miles…… 1,493
Site Congregate Meals:
Meals Served…………………
800
Thanks to your suggestions,
we have designed a NEW
CONDENSED class.
In just 2 hours, we will share
and learn CONCISE,
“quick tips” to
Eating healthy...
*Making Positive Choices
*Reading Food Labels
*Correcting Portion Distortions
This Eating For Health class only
needs 4 participants,
so sign-up TODAY
by calling 231-972-2884!
NEW AT MECOSTA MEAL SITE
Come to the Mecosta Meal Site and try our
tasty desserts on WEDNESDAYS!
This month we will be “whipping-up” these
DELECTABLE DELIGHTS:
Sept. 7: Birthday Cake (90th Birthday Party)
Sept. 14: Fudge Brownies
Sept. 21: Cream Puff Cake
Sept. 28: Cheesecake
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September 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
4
MONDAY
5
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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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
6
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
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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
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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9:30 am Beginner Line Dance
10 am Card Recycling
11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure
Checks Shingle & Pneumonia Clinic
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
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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]
A woman walked into the veterinary clinic wanting to have
her cat and it’s six kittens spayed and neutered.
“Is the mother friendly?” the vet asked.
“Very,” said the woman, casting an eye on all the pet
carriers. “That’s how we got into this mess in the first place.”
Bifocals are God’s way of saying, “Keep your chin up.”
Do you ever wonder...
Why do we say something is out of whack?
What is a whack?
Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same
thing?
Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game" when we are
already there?
By Cil
September 2016
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were going camping. They
pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and
said: "Watson, look up at the stars, and tell me what you
see."
Watson replied: "I see millions and millions of stars."
Holmes said: "And what do you deduce from that?"
Watson replied: "Well, if there are millions of stars, and if
even a few of those have planets, it’s quite likely there are
some planets like Earth out there. And if there are a few planets like Earth out there, there might also be life."
And Holmes said: "Watson, you idiot, it means that somebody
stole our tent."
PUZZLE ANSWERS
And while we’re on the subject...
Why are they called "stands" when they are made for
sitting?
Why is it called "after dark" When it really is "after light"?
Why are a "wise man" and a "wise guy" opposites?
Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds?
Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway?
A woman meant to call a record store, but dialed the wrong
number and got a private home instead.
“Do you have Eyes of Blue and A Love Supreme,” she asked
who she thought was a store clerk.
“Well, no,” answered the puzzled homeowner, “but I have a
wife and eleven children.”
“Is that a record,” she inquired.
“I don’t think so,” replied the man, “but it’s as close as I want
to get.
September’s Cryptic-Quote
3) A riddle
September 2016
Riddle Answers
1) Bookkeeper 2) 2. A penny
A priest was walking down the street one day when he
noticed a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a
house across the street. However, the boy was too small
and the doorbell too high for him to reach. The priest
walked up behind the little fellow and gave the doorbell a
solid ring, then asked the child, “And now what, my little
Man?” To which the boy replied, “Now we run.”
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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
adapted by permission of Boston University—A matter of Balance Lay Leader Model
September 2016
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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2
1 pm Scrabble
Paint Group
Pinochle
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
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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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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
11:30 am 90th Birthday Party
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®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
10 am Red Hat Society
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®
9 am Advisory Board Meeting
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
11:30 am End of Summer Picnic
Music with Mark & Mark
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Scrabble
Paint Group
Pinochle
Matter of Balance (see flyer!)
7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9 am Flu Clinic (see flyer)
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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®
9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Canning Class (see flyer)
1 pm Scrabble
Paint Group
Pinochle
Matter of Balance
7:30 & 8:30 am
September 2016
SATURDAY
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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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9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing
10 am Card Recycling
11 am Spectrum Health BRHC Blood
Pressure Checks, Music with Don &
Kevin
12:45 pm Euchre
1 pm Bingo
& Art & Appetizers
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
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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
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 with The Laurels of MP
1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class
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Art & Appetizers!
Friday September 16
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End of Summer
Music in the Pavilion Picnic
Wednesday September 21, 2016
11:30 am outside in the Pavilion
Mark & Mark will join us and keep us all
entertained, so bring your dancing shoes!
If you would like to bring a dessert to share
that would be great! Hope to see you there!
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Steve Troyer
Will be performing at the
Mecosta County Senior Center’s
90th Plus Birthday Celebration
Wednesday September 7
at Noon
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 September 21 at 11:30 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
September 2016
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Get Your Flu &
Pneumonia Shots!
Mecosta County Senior Center
will be hosting a flu & pneumonia
clinic
September 23
@ 9 am -12 pm & 1 pm – 3 pm
If you are on Medicare/Medicaid
you must bring your card
to receive your shots at no charge!
Flu Shot
Pneumonia Shot
Mecosta County Senior Center
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, Michigan 49332
This service is being provided by
District 10 Health Department
of Big Rapids, Michigan
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50 Shades of Jazz
Reviving your musical memories from the past
Kevin Roe & Don Mekkes
Appearing Friday September 16 at 11:30 am
at the Mecosta County Senior Center
Like us on Facebook @ 50 Shades of Jazz
September 2016
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Yummy!
We will be offering “Fresh Cinnamon or Caramel Rolls”
Every Friday beginning
September 2 thru November 30th!
6 Rolls for $4
Proceeds will be going towards our Mecosta County Philanthropy Day (Match Day) 2016
Want to Travel….. But don’t want to drive?
Travel with us!
Senior Center Travel Itinerary:
September 7-10 Tall Ships 2016
September 24-October 3 Buffalo Round Up (Wait List only)
October 14 Little River Casino
November 16-19 “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday Festival & Parade
December 30- January 1, 2017 New Years Eve on the River
February 23 - March 12, 2017 A Florida Gulf Coast Vacation
St. Pete’s Beach
If you haven’t seen a flyer or you need more information
Please contact Dawn at (231)972-2884
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You Can Do It!!
A food preservation class in
Mecosta County
A Food Preservation Workshop
What: A workshop to learn the basics of food preservation, with a hot water bath
canning demonstration.
When: September 28, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Mecosta County Senior Center,
12954 80th Avenue
Mecosta, MI 49332
Cost: $10.00 per person, fee will be waived with
proof of SNAP eligibility
Instructor: Kara Lynch, Extension Educator
Pre-Registration is Required!
Register at http://events.anr.msu.edu/MecostaCanning2016
Or call 989-317-4079
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Kara Lynch at (989)317-4079
ten days prior to the first class to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests after this date
will be met when possible.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs
and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion,
age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran
status.
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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: Sept 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:
September 7 Wednesday - Resurrection Life Church from 10:00 am - 11 pm
Parkview Village from 1 pm - 1:30 pm
Monthly and quarterly distributions
September 9 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.
September 2016
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Want To Exercise Your Brain?
Join Bobbi every Monday
& learn how to play Bridge & have
fun at the same time!
If interested please call & sign up!
“The Fun Way To Serious Bridge” books available to purchase
Call (231)972-2884 for more information
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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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.
EATING HEALTHY 2 HOUR CLASS: SEPTEMBER 26
Mecosta County
Senior Center Board
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Mecosta, Michigan
Permit No. 5