Senior News - The City of Negaunee
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Senior News - The City of Negaunee
Senior News Negaunee Senior Citizens Center July 2016 T Monthly Newsletter H e l p i n g a r e a s e n i o r c i t i z e n s l i v e i n d e p e n d e n t ly, w i t h d i g n i t y, s i n c e 1 9 7 4 . Pioneer Week festivities begin July 5 he Negaunee Senior Center staff will host a variety of Pioneer Days activities this year. Our first Pioneer Week Cribbage Tournament will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5. Pick your partner, sign up and pay by Friday, July 1. Cost is $5 per person. In addition, continental breakfast will be served from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. every morning during Pioneer Week, July 5 through 8 for $4. The cost includes a beverage, fruit and a homemade muffin. Our regular breakfast also will be offered on Thursday morning for $5. Reunions will be held all week at the center (see below), as well as the Friends of the Negaunee Public Library book sale from 9:00 a.m. to Tuesday, July 5 • 10 a.m.—Class of ’54 • 1 p.m.—Class of ’48 Thursday, July 7 • 10 a.m.—Class of ’60 • 10 a.m.—Class of ’61 • 1 p.m.—Class of ’62 Center reunions scheduled Wednesday, July 6 • 9 a.m.—Class of ’51 • 10 a.m.—Class of ’50 • 10 a.m.—Class of ’52 • 1 p.m.—Class of ’47 Friday, July 8 • 10 a.m.—Class of ’59 • 11 a.m.—Class of ’46 • 11:30 a.m.—St. Paul All-Class Lose Weight, Prevent Diabetes D o you have pre-diabetes and not know it? Almost 50 percent of people over the age of 65 can answer “yes” to that question. If you don’t treat pre-diabetes, it can lead to getting Type 2 diabetes, having a heart attack or stroke. Plus if you get diabetes, your health care costs will double. Do you have high blood pressure, cholesterol or triglycerides? Do you have a brother, sister, mom or dad who have diabetes? If you are a woman, have you ever given birth to a child weighing more than nine pounds? Are you overweight? Do you get little or no physical activity most days of the week? If you answered YES to one or more of those questions, you may have pre-diabetes. If you are over the age of 65 and answered “yes” to one of those ques- tions, ask your health care provider to send you a free Medicare Diabetes/Pre-diabetes blood test. The good news is that you can prevent Type 2 diabetes. If your blood glucose is too high, but you don’t yet have diabetes, losing a little weight and getting active about 150 minutes per week cuts your risk of getting diabetes by 60 percent. Sometimes it is difficult to lose weight and make other lifestyle changes on your own; come and learn about a program that will offer you support in the process. Join Ann Constance from UPDON for a presentation at noon on August 10 to hear more about the program, Lose Weight—Prevent Diabetes, that is coming to the Negaunee Senior Center. The program has been shown to prevent Type 2 diabetes. 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Carnival Bingo will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8. A concession stand will be open. Stop in anytime we’re open to participate in special drawings and giveaways, including a wheel of juustoa! For details about non-senior center Pioneer Week activities, visit www.negauneeirontown.com July Events 4 5 6 8 12 13 14 15 20 25 26 27 28 Center Closed Pioneer Days Cribbage Tournament Blood Pressure Carnival Bingo & Concession Stand FootCare Clinic Repel Bugs with Oils Presentation Commodities Potluckers Blood Pressure Memory Clinic Presentation Tiger Trip Meeting Parkinsons Support Group FootCare Clinic Cribbage Tournament Reverse Mortgage Presentation Boston Blue Travel Meeting Boston Red Travel Meeting Negaunee Senior Center (906)475-6266 [email protected] 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Visit us on Facebook! Newsletter postage is paid for by sponsors. The Negaunee Senior Center is supported by the City of Negaunee, Marquette County Senior Millage, UPCAP, United Way, other grants and the generous donations of individuals and organizations. In accordance with applicable State and Federal Laws, we do not discriminate in employment or the provisions of its services. Potluckers plan summer party T he next Potluckers will be held on Friday, July 15, and will feature summer salads (sweet and savory) and sandwiches. Dishes must arrive by 11:30 a.m. and the meal is served no later than noon. Pre-registration must be done by Wednesday, July 13. Those who wish to eat, but aren’t able to bring a dish can pay a $5 fee and also must pre-register. A limited number of slots are available for those not bringing a dish to ensure we have enough food. Couples can bring one main dish, two side dishes or one side dish and pay $5 for the second meal. To sign up, call 475-6266. This month’s wish list he center is in need of the followT ing items, for those who want to help us out. • Cake mixes (in pairs if possible) • Chips & chip dip • Cookie mixes • Decaffeinated coffee • Door prizes (new or homemade) • Frosting • Small and medium gift bags • Juice (large bottles) • Maple syrup (not sugar-free) • Muffin mixes • Non-religious sympathy cards If you want to donate to a special event such as our meals, ask at the front desk for ideas. We always appreciate homemade baked goods for our events, but it’s helpful to know ahead of time so we can plan on making less. As always, we thank you for your generous donations; we couldn’t keep things running without your help! W e are respectfully requesting that folks do not donate the following items, as we do not have room in storage or cannot accept these items for other reasons: • No plastic containers • No magazines or books • No knick-knacks or decorations • No religious greeting cards Negaunee Senior Center News Funding for insurance assistance under scrutiny L ast month, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the FY17 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations bill with a nearly unanimous vote of 29-1. While there were some increases in aging services, one critical program was targeted for significant cuts that will affect our senior center. The Committee proposed that the Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will lose all of its $52.1 million in funding, effectively eliminating the program. SHIP funding provides training for Negaunee’s senior center social work staff so we can help you with your health insurance questions and plan enrollment. Since 1992, SHIP has been providing free, in-depth, personalized counseling to seniors and people with dis- abilities who need unbiased help with the growing complexities of Medicare coverage. SHIPs also provide assistance with fraud and abuse issues, billing problems, appeal rights and enrollment in low-income protection programs. Last year, over 7 million Medicare beneficiaries received help from the program. The House Appropriations Committee has not yet taken action on its version of the FY17 LaborHHS Appropriations bill, but it is expected to do so soon. It is crucial that the House not include similar cuts to SHIPs for us to be able to continue to get updated training for our social worker to counsel you on your health insurance. Now is a critical time to tell your members of Congress how you feel about these cuts. Monthly cribbage tournament scheduled for July 26 A cribbage tournament is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at the senior center. Sign-up is mandatory by Friday, June 22; the charge is $5 per person. Partners can sign up together, or the senior center staff can help pair up partners. Door prizes will be given away to participants, and a 50/50 drawing will be available. To sign up, stop in at the center. No over-the-phone entries will be taken, as we need your entry fee to reserve your spot. Advance Care Planning sessions available at center E very adult has the right to choose what medical care they think is best for themselves. Planning your care ahead of time allows others to know and honor your choices. A caring facilitator will be available help you navigate this discussion by appointment. Certified facilitators will help you and your caregivers discuss, consider, and understand what is important to you and how you want to live. Tell 2 those caring for you what you value and wish for, even if you were having a health crisis. Advance Care Planning (ACP) lets you choose someone to be your advocate and tell health care providers what to do for you when you are unable to. Please make sure you have your advocate chosen prior to making an appointment. Call the senior center at 475-6266 for details or an appointment. July 2016 Social Worker’s Corner O Programs Abound: Call today ur social worker can look into multiple programs to see what you qualify for. Many senior citizens who get one benefit qualify for others and are not aware. Brittany can help individuals apply for commodities, phone service discounts, Bridge Card food benefits, Medicaid, prescription drug coverage help, deliverable fuel assistance and more. If you are interested in any programs or want to see what is available to you, call Brittany at 4756266. for those who are unable to do this themselves. Call Brittany at 475-6266 to get your paperwork done and get on our list for service. S Project Fresh applications coming enior Project Fresh applications are now available. This program provides financially challenged households with $20 in coupons to use on Michigan produce at farmer’s markets. Call Brittany at 475-6266 for an application if you would like to apply for some coupons. Books are extremely limited this Fraud reminder year and are available on a firstemember never to give out your come, first-served basis for those Medicare or Medicaid informa- who qualify. tion over the phone. If you have questions about insurance fraud, Parkinsons support group set call Brittany at 475-6266. he Negaunee Senior Center’s Parkinsons Support Group Need Help? Call us today takes place at 1:00 p.m. on the lease contact Brittany if you are fourth Monday of the month. The in need of assistance with yard next meeting is on July 25. The work. We can help with raking, group is open to anyone affected by window washing and wall washing Parkinsons Disease. R P T Learn about memory care, reverse mortgages T he Negaunee Senior Center has a variety of presentations set for Wednesdays in July. There will be no presentation on July 6 due to Pioneer Week festivities. Michelle Trawick will come and talk about how to repel insects with essential oils. Come and learn how to make safe, non-toxic bug repellents during this presentation on July 13. On July 20, Rachel Connon, occupational therapist, will talk about the UP Health System Memory Center and what it has to offer. Memory loss can be challenging for the individual and their family and friends. Learn about how you can maintain your highest level of functioning at this presentation. On July 27, Janet from Wells Fargo will come and talk about Reverse Mortgages. Many television commercials have glamorized the reverse mortgage process as a way to get “free money.” Come and learn from a financial expert what to expect if you want to pursue a reverse mortgage. All presentations begin at noon, and are free and open to the public. In August, presentations include a talk by Katie Koch, US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Biologist. An optional bird walk nearby will follow (weather and interest dependent). Also, a preview of the Lose Weight-Prevent Diabetes class will be held. Negaunee Senior Center News 3 Monthly Service News & Notes • The Negaunee Senior Center FootCare Clinic will be held on Tuesday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 26. Call the center at 475-6266 to make your appointment. The cost for the clinic is $15 and includes a foot soak, nail clipping and a foot inspection. In-home service is available by calling U.P. Home Health at 4854545. Thank you to U.P. Home Health for providing this service. • The Negaunee Senior Center Blood Pressure Clinic is held at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, July 6 and July 20. Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings are free. There is a $5 charge for cholesterol checks. We thank U.P. Home Health & Hospice for providing this service. • Grocery Grabbers will be held on Wednesday, July 6. Deadline to sign up is 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5. for the bus and meal. Marq-Tran picks residents up at Richmond Township Hall, travels to the Negaunee Senior Center for a meal, and then goes grocery shopping. Participants are dropped off at their homes and assisted with carrying their groceries. The bus will stop at Range Bank in Negaunee prior to going grocery shopping. Thank you to Marq-Tran for providing this service. • The Marquette Range Retired Steelworker’s Club will not have a meeting in July. • Do you have legal questions? The Negaunee Senior Center can help you find answers. Call 475-6266 to schedule an appointment with a local attorney for the following month. This service is free to any senior citizen in our service area. • If a person is injured or becomes ill while at the Negaunee Senior Citizens Center and the illness or injury appears to be life threatening, 911 will be called. A family member or designated person will be notified. Responsibility for the ambulance charge is with the individual. • In the event of a power or other utility outage, the center must close for safety and health regulatory reasons. July 2016 Memorials We thank Cathy Andrews for her donation in memory of her daughter, Julie Andrews. We thank Deneice Anaya for her donation in memory of Frances Brauns. We thank Ben & Judy Vanni for their donation in memory of Margaret & Clayton Cody. We thank Lonnie & Marion St. Aubin for their donation in memory of Allen & Nancy Dighera. We thank Betty Hemmila for her donation in memory of Joan Hintsala. We thank Ernie Holland for her donation in memory of Jack Holland. We thank Joy Holman for her donation in memory of Betty & Kip Holman. We thank Joy Holman and Patty Holman for their donation in memory of Robert Holman. We thank the Negaunee Invitational for their donation in memory of Dave “Nefton” Johnson. We thank Jim LaJoie for his donation in memory of Jerry LaJoie. We thank Ernie LaJoie for his donation in memory of Louis & Louise LaJoie. We thank the LeQuia family for their donation in memory of Francis “Fuzzy” LeQuia. We thank Mary Leece for her donation in memory of Danzil & Alice Matthews. We thank Barb Perrault for her donation in memory of Joe Perrault. We thank Vera Stanaway for her donation in memory of Norman “Boosta” Stanaway. We thank Ben & Judy Vanni for their donation in memory of Matt & Fern Vanni. We thank Bruce & Norma Greenwood for their donation in memory of Alan K. Whitford. British Landscapes tour filling up; 2017 trips set T he Negaunee Senior Citizens casino vouchers, two games at Center’s group travel is in full Comerica Park and transportation. Currently we are taking names for swing for the 2016-17 travel season. Don’t delay to reserve your seat on our waiting list; no money is collected to be on the list if a spot opens, so one of our fun trips. call and get your name on the list today! Detroit Tiger Trip he center is embarking on a Detroit Tiger Trip, set for August England, Scotland & Wales ur British Landscapes tour is 17 & 18. The trip includes one open for sign up for everyone by night’s stay in Motor City Casino, T O Happy Pioneer Days! appointment. Get your passport and call Kristy to set a time to sign up. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes an optional extension to Paris. There are just a few seats left, so don’t put it off! Call Kristy for more information at 475-6266. Upcoming 2017 tour dates • St. Augustine, April 28-May 8 • Maine, September 2017 When you are out and about during Pioneer Week and the summer, don’t forget the Elk’s as a place to gather! We offer an air-conditioned space, cold beverages and good conversation to help you relax. Negaunee Senior Center News 4 July 2016 Thank you! To the Negaunee Commission on Aging: Joy Holman—Chairperson Larry Dillman—Vice Chairperson Ernie LaJoie—Treasurer Debbie Filizetti Thanks to our great volunteers: Grace Jalonen Lee Johnson Kate Peterson Earl Pleau Al Rautio Linda Perucco, Rose Stanaway and Wanda Westman for running Bingo. Larry Dillman for help with maintenance. John Basolo, Darnel Chevrette and Bob Hooker for helping with cribbage. Linda Dillman and Marion Olson for helping in the kitchen on Wednesdays. Rodney Etelamaki and Larry Dillman for delivering commodities every month. Ed & Nancy Berta for running the Monday CAAM meals. Linda Dillman and Marge Healey for doing our laundry. Jill Champion and Linda Saari for helping with aerobics. To our Kitchen & Wish List donors: Terry & John Basolo Jon & Bonnie Butler Jill Champion Linda DeGabriele Linda & Larry Dillman John & Marlene Ennett Shirley Ford Byron Haraski Special thanks to… Irene Harvala Joy Holman Merton Holman Bob Hooker Annette Jachimski Ann Kananen Jeanne Nash Painting Class Parkinsons Support Group Earl Pleau Don Price Betty Ann Pynnonen Mike Richards Beverly & Bill Scarbrough Francine Valenti Byron Williams …Larry & Linda Dillman for taking care of a missing piece of our eve and a bee’s nest. …to Bill Pellow for helping with garden preparation and planning. We also thank those who have asked not to be named. Without our donors and volunteers, we could not provide the activities and services that we do for our seniors. Seniors and non-seniors are welcome to help out at the center. To get your name on our volunteer list, please call 475-6266. Negaunee Senior Center News 5 July 2016 Donation Slip Under State and Federal Regulations, we are required to give persons receiving our services an opportunity to donate to the Negaunee Senior Center. The use of this form is optional when making a donation. Please remember that a donation is not required to receive services. Those donations received without including this form will be credited to the person signing the check only. $_______General Center Operations $_______Memorial Fund in memory of_____________________________________ $_______Chore $_______Homemaking Services $_______Other ________________________________________________ Your Name______________________________________________________________ Thank You! Last Month’s Center Donors The following people have made monetary contributions to the Negaunee Senior Center from May 12 through June 16. We couldn’t do it without your continued support! A. Michael Airaudi Julie Anderson Tom Anderson Kathy Arbelius Terri Beard Mary Brintlinger Bonnie & Jon Butler Geraldine Cameron Catherine Comensoli Wayne Connors Linda & Larry Dillman Pryse & Louise Duerfeldt Don Ellis Jim & Jeanne Flannery Eagles REAC Mary Gervae Steven & Elaine Giuchin Betty Hemmila Ernie Holland Joy Holman Frank Honkala Grace Jalonen Donna Johnson Negaunee Senior Center News Mike & Colleen Juidici Helene Kainulainen Maddie Kauppila Grace Korhonen Sarah Korpi Bob & Alice LaJoie Ernie LaJoie Phil & Pat Langlois Maxine LaParche Laverne Laramie Al Lehto Marion Lindberg Rogie Luoma Ron McGlone Maurice Merrill Louis & Mary Ann Mitchell Sheila Mock Betty Nault Betty Niemisto Mary & Gerald Paju Doug & Kathleen Palomaki Don & Vera Palomaki Miles Parkkonen 6 Virginia Paulson Doreen Pietila Susan Piziali Wayne & Carol Pleaugh Robert & Joan Pynnonen Don & Millie Robare Ted Seppanen Dorothy Sivula George Stagliano Vera Stanaway Lonnie & Marion St. Aubin Nancy Stoll Paul & Martha Suomi Betty Tamminen Francine Valenti Ben & Judy Vanni Kathleen Villa Betty J. Waara Marilyn Warren Bea Wertanen Lenore Wetton July 2016 3 4 6 8 10 11 13 Happy Birthday! The following seniors, senior center staff (*) and friends of the center celebrate their birthdays in July. IdaMae Rochon Cathy Pierce Thomas Ball Bernice Crow Shirley Dunstan Cecile Sleeman Jerry Williams Bill Mattson Sybil Luoma Alice LaJoie Karen Claussen Russell Williams Beverly Lamkin Laurel Mager Vivian Waatti Laverne Laramie Margaret Sorelle Donald Mattonen 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 William Carlson Phyllis James Karen Pepin Elaine Newman Leino Pynnonen Sarah Korpi Elaine Anderson Rose Marie Merrick Elaine Moyle Tom Anderson John Cohan Sharon Connors Henry Steede Ed Jachimski Louise Duerfeldt Arthur Hicks Ruth Zanetti Kathleen Mattonen 23 25 26 27 28 29 Harley Clickner Rose Larson Ron Rytkonen Remigia Davey Joanne Fowler Mike Starrine Margaret Campbell Virginia LaForest Rodney Guizzetti Corina Porres* Emma Johnson Arlene Lancour Rita Podeszwik Lillian Swanson Game Winners If you notice the name of a person who has passed away, please let the center know. We are looking for former and new card players to play. If you are interested, come on in by 12:30 p.m. on the days we play, or call and offer your name on the substitute list. All are welcome; come join the fun. Drop-In Cribbage Congratulations to the May cribbage tournament champs: 5/17/16—Ginna LaForest & Fran Johnson—1211 5/24/16—Ginna LaForest & Mike Richards—1215 Mike Kallioinen & 5/26/16—Darnel Chevrette & Jean Johns—1210 Shirley Ford 6/2/16—Walt Nuorala & Maddie Kauppila—1190 6/7/16—Ginna LaForest & Mike Richards—1192 6/14/16—John Basolo & Fran Johnson—1222 6/16/16—Byron Tossava & Fran Johnson—1176 Drop-In Pinochle 5/23/16—Pete Halverson & Buzzy Violetta—5190 6/6/16—John Basolo & Buzzy Violetta—5320 6/13/16—Pete Halverson & Maddie Kauppila—6130 Negaunee Senior Center News 7 July 2016 Negaunee Senior Citizens Center 410 Jackson Street Negaunee, MI 49866 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED BULK RATE U.S. Postage Paid Permit #3 Negaunee, MI 49866 July Wednesday Lunch Schedule July 6: Pasty Pie A slice of homemade pasty pie served with a side of coleslaw. July 13: Swedish Meatballs Meatballs in savory sauce, served over egg noodles with vegetables on the side and fresh bread. July 20: Chicken & Pasta Pasta with Marinara sauce, and breaded boneless chicken served with garlic bread. July 27: Meatloaf Homemade meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, vegetables and fresh bread. A limited amount of take-out orders are available by calling before 11:00 a.m. on the day of the lunch. $5.75 for seniors, dine-in or take-out; $6.75 for the general public, dine-in or take-out Lunches are homemade by our center staff and served on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to noon, or until sold out. If the center is closed on a Wednesday due to inclement weather, the meal will be held the next day we are open.