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Senior Services
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Wellness in Aging Begins Here
Krapohl Senior Center
Phone 810-785-2270
fax 810-785-9973
email: [email protected]
web : Heartscs.org
January 2017 | Volume 27 Issue 1
A Publica on of the Heart of Senior Ci zen Services
Income Tax Preparation
by appointment only
The Krapohl Senior Center will be providing tax assistance
through the AARP program again this year.
Call beginning January 16th to make your appointment.
The program will begin on Monday, February 3.
If you do not bring any of the following items
that apply to your appointment, we will not be able to
do your taxes.
Photo proof of identification
Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents - all to be
included on the return. An individual Taxpayer identification number
(TIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and/or
your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number.
Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return.
Copy of 2015 Tax returns
Wage and earning, pension or other retirement income statements
(Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers/payers
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099-NT and
-DIV)
Brokerage statements
Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
A blank check for proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit.
Total paid for day-care provider and the day-care provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer
Identification Number
Forms 1095-A, B, or C Affordable Health Care Statements
Social Security benefit statement
Property tax statement if claiming property tax credit. Will not be able
to look it up.
Years Rent statement by the month, landlord’s name and address if
claiming Rent Credit
Consumer’s energy statements for the year if claiming Heating credit
Senior Winter Games begin
Jan 30
Opening Ceremony
Pie Eating
1 pm
2 pm
Davison Sr Cntr
Davison Sr Cntr
Jan 31
Bowling
Bowling
9 am
12:30 pm
Richfield Bowl
Richfield Bowl
Feb 1
Jigsaw Puzzle
Spades
9 am
1 pm
Eastside Sr Cntr
Eastside Sr Cntr
Feb 2
Softball Toss
Lawn Bowling
Soccer - Free Kick
11 am
12 n
2 pm
Soccer Zone
Soccer Zone
Soccer Zone
Feb 3
Cribbage
Pinochle
10 am
2 pm
Krapohl Sr Cntr
Clio Area Sr Cntr
Feb 6
Sudoku
Darts
Bean Bag Toss
10 am
1 pm
2:30 pm
Hasselbring Sr Cntr
Forest Twp Sr Cntr
Forest Twp Sr Cntr
Feb 7
Shuffleboard (M)
Shuffleboard (W)
9 am
1 pm
Davison Area Sr Cntr
Davison Area Sr Cntr
Feb 8
Baking
1 pm
Burton Sr Cntr
Feb 9
Fitness Walk
Free Throw
Pickleball
Volleyball
8:30 am
10 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
Kettering University
Kettering University
Kettering University
Kettering University
Feb 10
Archery
Euchre
10 am
1 pm
Flint Bowmen, Inc
Grand Blanc Sr Cntr
Feb 13
Frisbee Toss
10 am
Hand, Knee & Foot
1 pm
Carman Ainsworth
Sr Cntr
Burton Sr Cntr
Feb 14
No Events
Feb 15
Pool (M)
Pool (W)
10 am
2 pm
Sharky’s Sports Bar
Sharky’s Sports Bar
Feb 16
Line Dancing
Karaoke
10 am
1 pm
Grand Blanc Sr Cntr
Grand Blanc Sr Cntr
Feb 17
Dominoes
9 am
(Mexican Train)
Textiles/ Painting,
1:30 pm
Drawing/ Metal,
Wood, Glass/ Mixed
Media/ Basketry,
Pottery, Paper Art/
Jewelry/ Photography/
Special Needs
Senior Winter Games
of Genesee County 2017
2017 Games Registration
Registration Ends - January 12, 2017
Registration forms available at the Krapohl Center.
Games Held: Jan 30 - Feb 23, 2017
For one low price
($12 pp) you receive:
Opening Ceremony
SWG T-shirt
Entry to as many games as you wish
Closing Ceremony Banquet
Flushing Area Sr Cntr
Swartz Creek Sr Cntr
Feb 20 No Events
Feb 21
10 am
Genesee Co Admin
Feb 22 Miniature Golf
Trivia Game
1 pm
Clio Area Sr Cntr
Feb 23 Closing Ceremony
11 am
Davison K of C Hall
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The Year in Review
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Spiritual Wellness
Gentle Yoga
Cost: $3 Dona on
Date: Wednesdays
Highlands 11 am
center 5:30 pm
Instructor: Pam Iaquinto
Research shows that yoga helps manage anxiety, arthritis, asthma,
back pain, blood pressure, stress and a multiple of other conditions.
Tai Chi with Darci
Cost: $2
Date: Saturdays @ 10 am
Instructor: Darci Bobb
Tai Chi originated in ancient China,
but is practiced throughout the world as
an effective exercise for health and fitness.
Tai Chi for Health consists of fluid
gentle movements that are relaxed, and at a
slow tempo.
Bring a li le Sunshine
If you know of a center participant who is a little under the
weather, please let us know.
The center would like to send them a
card. Call 785-2270 so we can give a little
sunshine.
Physical Wellness
Foot Clinic
30 Minute Manicures
Blood Pressure &
Diabe c screening
Therapeu c Massages
Date: Wednesday, January 18
Time: 1:30 p.m.
If unable to trim your own toe nails call 989-652-2444 to make
an appointment with licensed podiatrist Erin Palmer.
Bring a photo ID and your insurance card.
Cost:
FREE
Wednesdays 9 - 11 am
Performed by: Patty Taylor
Flu Season is here
We know how much you enjoy coming to the
Krapohl Center, BUT please if you are feeling feverish,
coughing and sneezing stay home. Some things do not
have to be shared and the flu is one of those things.
Thank you.
Low Vision? Need the Print to be
magnified to read?
The low vision reader is available for use.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from
8 am - 4 pm.
Movin’ & Groovin’
M - W - F @ 10 am
Cost: $15/ 10 weeks or $2 / session
Cost: $10
Fridays: January 6 & 20 @ 10 am
Manicurist: Stephanie Uhlmeyer
Pamper yourself and have your fingernails shaped and polished.
Please call by Thursday for an appointment.
2nd Monday by appointment
Therapist: Tom Hendricks
Cost: $15 for 1/2 hour
$25 for full body massage
$10 for 15 min. Chair Massage
The Fantas c
Totally Country
Easy Listening
COUNTRY EXPRESS
Ya’wl are invited to the Krapohl Center Country Family music
night.
Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Door Prizes.... Food...Fun
$4 admission at the door
Line Dancing
Cost: $3 per class
Tuesdays @ 5:30 pm
Instructor: Pat Dominy
Line dancing is done
in a group where the dancers
dance side by side doing the
same steps. It is a fun way to exercise.
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For your Birthday
Join us on your birthday for a free lunch and
receive your individual birthday cake.
Call 785-2270 by noon, the day before your
birthday to reserve your lunch.
Home Cooking on Tuesdays
Freshly prepared home cooked meals are on the lunch menu
for Tuesdays. Chef Ronnie will be preparing freshly made nutritious
lunches.
2nd
Chicken Cacciatore
Pasta in Garlic Sauce
Garden Salad
9th
Pecan Crusted Baked Fish
Hash Browns
Creamed Cauliflower
Garden Salad
16th
Hot Turkey Sandiwich
Mashed Potato
Fiesta Corn
Cole Slaw
Restaurant Club
Wednesday: January 25 @ 4 pm
Crackerbarrel on Pierson Rd
Bring a friend...Meet a friend!
Commodity Surplus Food
Program
3rd Wednesday of the month MUST pick-up between 9:00 - 12:00 n
For
Need
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People 60 + years of age
Proof of income
income less than $1,276
Proof of Family Size
for family of one
Proof of residency
$1,726 for family of twoPhoto Iden fica on
Mar n Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day is a United States federal holiday. It is
celebrated annually on the third Monday of January and is also known
as King Day or MLK Day. In some states it is also commonly referred
to as Civil Rights Day or Human Rights Day. In recent years it is
increasingly seen to be a 'Day of Service' when Americans are
encouraged to volunteer to help others less fortunate than themselves.
King was hugely influential in the American Civil Rights
Movement and was a major advocate of non-violent activism in the
struggle for the end of racial discrimination under US law. He was assassinated in 1968.
This federal holiday in King’s honor was created in 1983,
during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
Martin Luther King Luncheon January 16 @ noon
Catfish
French Fries
Cole Slaw
23nd
Chef Ron Iaquinto
Cost: $4 per meal
Sauerkraut
with Polish Sausage
Mashed Potatoes
Garden Salad
31st
Bean Soup
Fried Bread
Garden Salad
Purchase a monthly punch pass for only $16 - $20 (based on
number of weeks). Must make your meal donation to reserve your
lunch by noon on Monday for a Tuesday lunch. No exceptions.
Ice Cream Sundaes
3rd Wednesday of month @ 1 pm
Choose from a variety of toppings.
Dona ons of the Following are
Needed and Appreciated!
Regular Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Foam Plates 10”
Foam plates 6”
Paper Towels
Tall Kitchen Bags
8 oz coffee cups
Plastic Silverware
Toilet Paper
Bleach
Join us for lunch at the GCCARD sponsored lunch program at the Krapohl Center on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
60 & over suggested donation is $2 per meal.Under 60 must pay $3.50 /meal.
Place your meal reservation by noon for a meal the next day. No exceptions!
Menus typed in “italics” are freshly prepared at the center.
January Menu
For a meal reserva on
call 785-2270
Monday
Tuesday
2
Closed
9
10
“ Sauerkraut &
Polish Sausage“
16
“MLK Ca ish Lunch”
17
24
31
30
Pork Ham Pa y
5
11
12
19
20
Alaskan Pollack Loin
Pot Roast w/ Gravy
25
28
13
Stuffed Pepper
Beef Barley Soup
18
Country Style Chicken
6
Baked Mac & Cheese
Beef Sirloin Tips
Turkey Polish Sausage
“ Pecan Crusted
Baked Fish”
Friday
4
Marinated Turkey Breast
“Hot Turkey Sandwich”
23
Chicken Cordon Royale
Thursday
3
“ Chicken Cacciatore”
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded Ravioli
Wednesday
26
27
Vegetable Lasagna
Chicken Pot Pie
29
30
“Bean Soup”
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Intellectual Wellness
Beaded Jewelry
Cost: $5 supply fee
Instructor: Pam Donlan
Monday: January 30 @ 1:30 pm
Each month make a pre-designed nickle free bracelet and earrings.
S tch in Time
Quilters
Cost: FREE
Mondays @ 1 pm
Kni ng & Croche ng
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Francessa Keim
Thursdays at 1 pm
Watercolor Pain ng
Cost: $8 includes supplies
When: Saturday, January 14 @ 1 pm
Instructor: Karen Aiello
Minimum class size 5 Maximum 10
Learn a new painting each month.
Woodcra s
Cost: dona on
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 12:30 pm
Join skilled woodcrafters and learn to make a new project
each month. Beginners welcomed.
Computer Programs
Scrapbooking
Cost: FREE
Facilitor: Stephanie Uhlmeyer & Sharon Linton
Friday: January 20 @ 2 pm
Join a group of fun loving people who love to scrapbook!
Bring your supplies, photos etc and begin to put some order and special
decorations to your photo albums. Use the centers Cricut and rubber
stamps.
Kombucha Teas
Cost: Free
Facilitor: Art & Carol Miller
Thursday: January 26 @ 1:30 pm
This tea is made using a mushroom which creates a fermented tea.
The active ingredients from the bacteria and fungus combine to create a
healthy tea that helps promote good heath, improved cognition, better
cognitive function, and even helps you lose weight.
Off-Balance
Cost: FREE
Speaker: Judge Conover & Wife Karen Conover
Monday: January 16 @ 1 pm
Enjoy listening to a collection of funny anecdotal stories straight
from Judge Conover’s courtroom cases and some from his 20 years as a
lawyer.
Home Repair Scams
Cost: FREE
Speaker: A orney General’s Office
Thursday: January 19 @ 1 pm
Facebook
Skype & Webcam
Buying & Selling on E-bay
Computers for Newbies
Tablets
Whatever Your Personal Need Is
Don’t be taken by scammers when needed home repairs are being
done. Tips on how to select service people.
Instructor: Chris an Rehm
Time: at your convenience call to schedule an appointment.
Cost: $3 / half hour
Classes are tailor made according to your available time and
needs.
Your bunch of bananas will last longer if kept in an up right
position. Make your own banana holder.
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With the cold weather still in abundance, January is the perfect
month to celebrate and enjoy soup of all kinds.
From thick, creamy, calorie laden soup, to the water-based and
healthier broth, and the vegetable-laden chili and gazpacho, almost
every country around the world has it’s own special recipe.
It is thought that soup could trace back as far as the Neolithic
Age, with evidence suggesting that people who should have died out
through natural selection were kept alive
for a long time before the discovery of
Milk, which was later used to keep such
people alive. Soup seems the most likely
way to nourish these people – perhaps
a broth made of boiling water and meat.
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Alzheimer’s Associa on staff
Mid Michigan Alzheimer’s Associa on
Date: Wednesday January 4 at 1:30 pm
Once a month for six months the Alzheimer’s Association
will give a presentation on such topics as early detection, memory
loss, activities of daily living etc. Join us for these informative
sessions.
MUST sign up & pay for all classes before day of class.
All classes have a minimum class size requirement.
Banana Tree Holder
Cost: $5 for pine
$10 for other woods
Instructor: Johnnie Sue Petrich
Wednesday: January 25 @ 10 am
January Na onal Soup Month
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Stay Warm on the Coldest Days
Weather Closings
The Krapohl Center will announce all weather related closing on
TV12 and TV25.
A general rule to remember: if you
do not have to get out when the roads are
snow covered and icy then don’t.
Stay Safe! Stay Warm!
Weather related
closing policy
You may have heard that layering is key - but did you know that
your base layer is the most important of all? It has the most effect on
your core body temperature. To keep you toasty, this layer should be
a close-fitting natural fiber - like silk, cashmere or thin wool. These
materials wick away perspiration to your outer layers of clothing so it
can evaporate without cooling you down. While cotton is a popular
choice, it can be your worst enemy. It absorbs moisture and traps it
against your body.
Compliment Day - January 24th
It is the policy of the Heart of Senior
Citizen Services to place the health, safety,
and welfare of the participants of the
Krapohl Center first and foremost. Therefore,
when weather conditions present a health or safety hazard such as large
snow falls or subzero weather the Krapohl Center will close. To encourage participants of the Krapohl Center to leave the safety and warmth
of their homes go out into the 15-20 degree below zero temperatures to
come to the center is to be irresponsible.
Older adults especially those on cardiovascular drugs,
antidepressants, and blood thinners are subject to frost bite and
hypothermia in just a matter of minutes. Frost bite can occur in the
amount of time it takes to scrape ice and snow off ones car or in the
amount of time it would take to warm up a car.
“Infants and the elderly are more likely to get hypothermia, and
may even get it indoors. The very young and very old use up energy
reserves quickly and are not as able to maintain an even temperature in
cold surroundings.” (Clinical Reference Systems)
However, in times
of power outages, please call the Krapohl Center. The center will open if
at all possible to provide a heating center for seniors to go to be out of
the cold.
Today is a great opportunity to say something positive
about the people you come into contact with. Everyone has good
attributes. ...that's right....... everyone.
Friends are friends because you see something good about
them. Here's an easy compliment to a friend: "Wow, you're very
intelligent...you choose your friends wisely".
It's more challenging to compliment your boss, or people
you don't like. Take up the challenge, and find a compliment for
them today, too.
Compliment Day is celebrated by offering sincere
compliments to people you know.
Obituaries
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the
following members who recently passed away.
Steve Carwile: November 8, 2016
Jean Slattery: Novemer 14, 2016
William Lucas: November 18
Jean Faber: Nobember 20, 2016
Mary Konoski: December 2, 2016
Please let the Krapohl Center know when one of our friends
passes away. We try to catch notices in the newspaper but unfortunately
we miss a few.
Environmental Wellness
Recycle ba eries
Yellow Jug Old Drugs Program
Recycle Cell Phones
Non-controlled drugs/substances
Over-the-counter drugs
Medicated cough drops
Cold and flu medications
Vitamins and supplements
Drop off your household batteries, alkalines to rechargeables,
at the Krapohl Center. In turn the Krapohl Center will drop off
your batteries to be disposed of properly.
The following businesses accept cell phones for recycling.
AT & T Wireless
Batteries Plus
Verizon Wireless
Best Buy
Lowe’s
Radio Shack
Office Depot
At each of The Home
Depot stores, customers can
simply bring in any expired, unbroken (Compact Florescent
Light) CFL bulbs, and give them to the store associate behind the
returns desk.
To sell, recycle, or dispose of your electronics properly.
1-800-Recycling or go to http://electronicrecyclers.com/
Medicated ointments and lotions
Prescription drugs
Pet medications
Medication samples
Insulin
Need help putting out the Trash?
Recycle CFL Light bulbs
Recycling Electronics
The following items are accepted at:
Union Prescription; 11830 N Saginaw Rd,
Mt. Morris 48458
Call
Mt. Morris Township seniors and
disabled residents who have difficulties
taking their trash containers to the curb
can get help at no charge.
Emterra will pick up your trash
containers from your back door or garage
and return it when emptied.
For further
information and sign up call
Mt. Morris Township Treasurer,
Patrick Haley at 820-9150.
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January 2017
Monday
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Home Cooking
Woodcrafts
Closed
Mexican Train
Dominoes
1 pm
Pinochle
1 pm
Line Dance
9
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Quilting
1 pm
Massages
1 pm
Penny Bingo
5 pm
10
Wii Bowling
Home Cooking
Woodcrafts
12 n
12:30 pm
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
Manicures
Hand Knee & Foot 4 pm
Alzheimers
1:30 pm
Knitting/Crocheting 1 pm
Penny Bingo
Gentle Yoga
5:30 pm
Karaoke
BP & Sugar
12
Farmers Market
11 am
Grocery Shopping
9am & 1:30 pm
Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Karaoke
Country Express 6:30 pm
1 pm
Gentle Yoga
5:30 pm
SeaLife
8:30 am
Candy Sale
Home Cooking
Off Balance
1 pm
Woodcrafts
Board Meeting
4 pm
Mexican Train
Dominoes
1 pm
Pinochle
1 pm
11 am
12 n
12:30 pm
9 am
Manicures
10 am
Penny Bingo
1 pm
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Knitting/Crocheting 1 pm
Scrapbooking
2 pm
Ice Cream Social 1 pm
Home Repair
1 pm
4 pm
Karaoke
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Wii Bowling
BP & Sugar
9 - 11 am
Quilting
Veteran’s Benefit
Assistance
9 am
Banana Tree Holder 10 am
12 n
Grocery Shopping
9am & 1:30 pm
12:30 pm
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Karaoke
AARP Meeting
2 pm
Country Express 6:30 pm
Restaurant Club
4 pm
5:30 pm
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Home Cooking
Mexican Train
Dominoes
1 pm
Pinochle
1 pm
Line Dance
5:30 pm
30
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Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Wii Bowling
SWG Opening
1 pm
Home Cooking
Quilting
1 pm
Woodcrafts
Penny Bingo
5 pm
Mexican Train
Dominoes
Pinochle
Line Dance
12 n
12:30 pm
1 pm
1 pm
5:30 pm
Hand Knee & Foot 4 pm
Farmers Market 11 am
Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
Country Express 6:30 pm
25
Gentle Yoga
21
Tai Chi
9 am
Commodities
5:30 pm
Line Dance
20
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
9 - 11 am
BP & Sugar
1:30 pm
Beaded Jewelry 1:30 pm
14
9:30 am
1 pm
Hand Knee & Foot 4 pm
19
Soaring Eagle
Gentle Yoga
Woodcrafts
1 pm
Tai Chi
Watercolors
4 pm
Foot Clinic
5 pm
Penny Bingo
Knitting/Crocheting 1 pm
18
17
12 n
1 pm
13
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
5:30 pm
1 pm
Penny Bingo
1 pm
4 pm
11
9 - 11 am
Pinochle
Quilting
Volunteer Mtg
10 am
9:30 am
Country Express 6:30 pm
Texas Hold’em 12:30 pm
MLK Lunch
1 pm
7
Tai Chi
1 pm
Wii Bowling
Begin taking Tax
Appointments
6
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Mexican Train
Dominoes
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
No Penny Bingo
5
Farmers Market 11 am
5:30 pm
Line Dance
16
12 n
12:30 pm
4
Saturday /
Sunday
Friday
9 - 11 am
BP & Sugar
Wii Bowling
Thursday
9:30 am
22
Euchre Tournament
2 pm
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27
28
Movin’ & Groovin’ 10 am
Tai Chi
Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
Penny Bingo
Hand Knee & Foot 4 pm
Knitting/Crocheting 1 pm
Dbl Deck Pinochle
5:30 pm
Farmers Market
11 am
Kombucha Tea 1:30 pm
1 pm
9:30 am
4 pm
5:30 pm
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Aging Touches
Each of Us...
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Our parents,
Our children,
Ourselves.
HSCS Senior Services is here to help
families live life to the fullest.
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Social Wellness
Euchre Progressive Tournament
Jigsaw Puzzles
Date: Daily
Challenge your brain and keep it healthy by working jigsaw
puzzles.
Penny Bingo
Fridays
Monday Night Penny Bingo
1 pm
$0.10 per card
5 pm
$0.10 per card
Wii Bowling Leagues
Sunday,
2:00 - 5:00 pm
$5 per person
Dbl Deck Pinochle Tournament
Wed: January 27
$3 /person
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $5 for 8 weeks
Tuesdays
New bowlers welcomed.
Texas Hold’em
Karaoke
$5 / person buy in
Thursdays from 4 - 5:30 pm.
Led by Sharon Huntley
CashPrizes
Lite Lunch
door prizes
Bring a snack
Wednesday: January 11, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Hand, Knee & Foot
Saturdays from 4 pm - 8 pm
Ladies in Red
Cost: $1 / week
Learn How to Play
In Desperate Need
Ladies in Red next meeting February 9 @ 1 pm
Mexican Train Dominoes
Tuesdays @ 1 pm
Single Deck Pinochle
Tuesdays @ 1 pm
Spend Saturday afternoons playing this fun and challenging card game
with players from around Genesee County.
Our quilters are in desperate need of sewn
quilt tops ready for quilting. The Stitch in Time
quilters quilt bedspreads to be auctioned off as a
fundraiser for the Krapohl Center. If you have a
quilt top or willing to sew some quilt tops for the
center please contact Cherylynn.
Emotional Wellness
Volunteers don’t necessarily
have the me . . . they just have
the heart!
Van Drivers Wanted
Take the time today to make a difference in someone’s life!
Here are some of the many volunteer opportunities at
the Krapohl Center:
Call (810) 785-2270 to find out how easy it is to get started!
“Warm hands”
mitten program
Volunteer Mee ng
January 23 @ 1 pm
Share your concerns,
sugges ons, and wants.
K.I.S.S.
The Keeping Independent Seniors Safe Program is a free
telephone assurance program designed to keep seniors safe and
independent.
For information call 249-6530.
If you have a good driver’s record
and a free day each week we need you to
become a volunteer van /bus driver for the
center.
Wanted knitters or crocheters to make hats and mittens. The
hats and mittens are given to local elementary schools to be given to
children who have forgotten or do not have a pair of mittens to keep
their hands warm.
Let’s keep the children’s hands and heads warm this winter season.
SWG Volunteers Wanted
Senior Winter Games of Genesee County is in need of
seniors who are willing to volunteer to assist at event sites. If you
are interested in volunteering, please contact Melinda Soper at the
Swartz Creek Senior Center (810)635-4122 or Misty Moen at the
Grand Blanc Senior Center (810) 695-3202.
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Travel
Casino Trips
New England Color Cruise
October 7 - 14, 2017
Soaring Eagle
Date: January 19, 2017
Depart: Krapohl Center at 9 am
Cost: $20
Return approximately: 6 pm
Deadline: January 13th
Includes: Round trip transportation, on the center’s bus
casino and gaming package if available. Need 20 for package.
Minimum of 18 for trip to go.
Blue Lakes goes to Greektown
Date: January 4 & 18, 2017
Depart: Krapohl Center at 9:30 am
Cost: $25
Return: 6 pm
Trip includes: 1 round trip transportation, and $30 in gaming package.
Must have 15 people for pick-up at the center.
Cost: ranges from $807 - $ 1,247 (+ airfair) Dbl Occupancy
Price based on selected cruise accomadations: Inside Room, Ocean
View Room, or Balcony Room.
Deposit $250
Call Cherylynn for
more information.
SeaLife Adventure
Date: Wednesday, January 18
Cost: $25
Depart Krapohl Center at 8:30 am Return approx 2:30 pm
Tour the SeaLife Adventure aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing and
a behind the scenes tour seeing how they take care of th animals, feeding,
medicating, cleaning, etc. Lunch is on your own at the Rainforest Cafe
at 12 n
3 Casinos
Odawa, Turtle Creek & Leelanau
April 23 - 25, 2017
Cost: $158
dbl occupancy
1/2 payment due January 20, 2017 to reserve your spot.
Final payment due March 23, 2017
Trip includes: 1 round trip
Motorcoach transportation, two
nights lodgingLeelanau Sands and
Odawa Hotels and $45 in slot play, $9 in food vouchers, and one
breakfast buffet. Reward vouchers may be cashed in for cash.
Reserve by mail: send check with name(s) of person(s)
placing the reserva on to: Heart of Senior Ci zen Services,
G-5473 Bicentennial Dr., Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458.
All trips are on a first-come, first-served basis with
deposits required at sign-up. A reserva on is made only
when a deposit has been made.
The Krapohl Center Travel Program is Open to Anyone
Over The Age of 21.
Flint Farmer’s Market
Date: Thursdays
Cost: $4 Must call to schedule ride
Depart: Krapohl Center 11 am
Return approximately: 2 pm
Winter Time
by Chris an Rehm
White snow covers the city,
everything looks so pre y.
White snowflakes are falling,
your inner child wants to explore.
Beau ful winter me is finally here,
without a hat you get a red ear.
The night is shining bright,
you see many chains of lights.
Red, blue, green it doesn’t ma er,
all those colors make the winter me be er.
Senior Grocery
Shopping Service
The Krapohl Center bus is now available for seniors living
in the Mt Morris area looking for a ride to the grocery store.
Cost: $4 Round trip
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Schedule: Meijers in Birch Run
Krogers in Mt Morris
9 am - 12 n.
1:30 - 4 pm
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Share a ride! Share a smile!
Let Roxann, Social Services
Technician, help you!
Fare Fee Change begins January 1, 2017
Call 785-2270
Roxann can help with many of your life needs, such are
Medicare /Medicade assistance, food assistance and much more.
MICAFE Counseling
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Just because you have Social Security or a small pension doesn’t
mean that you have to struggle to make ends meet! Even with a modest
income and assets, a person might still qualify for food and medical
assistance. For people age 60 and older, high medical expenses may
help you qualify. If your income is approximately $1,800 or less a
month, then it is likely you are eligible to receive some help.
Save Money $
See if you are eligible for Extra Help with Part D and/or with
Medicare Part B premiums.
MMAP (Medicare / Medicaid Assistance Program)
A MMAP counselor can:
Answer questions or identify someone who can answer your
questions
Assist you in understanding and organizing your Medicare
bills and statements
Help you understand the Medicare appeals process and help
you decide whether you should file an appeal.
Clarify the services that Medicare does not cover
Show you how to compare Medicare supplemental health
insurance policies
Help you understand the Medicaid system in the long term
care setting (Nursing Homes).
For additional information call the MMAP Hotline.
800-803-7174.
Let us do the driving for You
only
$4 cash RT + 50f for each addi
onal stop
“The Heart of Senior Citizen Services shall not discriminate against any person on the
basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, physical handicap, national origin, or any other
basis provided in federal, state, or local law,, regarding any service performed by or for
the HSCS.”
Title VI Coordinator, (810) 785-2270
Thank you
Equipment or cash donations in excess of $50 value were
received from the following people during the month.
US Postal Stamps
Max Peck
Gayle Reed
Books of postage stamps are
available at the Krapohl
Center for your convenience.
Thank you for your support!
Reflec ve signs save lives and
me
Reflec ve Material Highly Visible- Day or Night
Easy Installa on
SIGNS ARE $15.00 EACH, Delivery within 1-2 weeks.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
Heart of Senior Ci zen Services
MAIL TO:
Many riders often times need to make multiple stops while out
and about. Instead of the current charge of $2 per trip or stop we are
now charging just 50fper additional stops outside of the direct route
of from home to the center or first stop. Therefore if a rider come to
the center and then stops at the bank and then Krogers the fee is then
$4 + 50f50f= $5 or 2 tansportation pass punches and 2 additional stop
punches.
Tansportation passes
Transporta on Pass
may be purchased at the front
desk or from the bus driver.
Receive a Discount with a
Transporta on Pass
A ride is a one way trip. Therefore a ride to the doctor and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
home again is equal to 2 punches 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
20 punch pass = 10 round trip
Addi onal Stop
rides for $30
For each stop on the route between your home
If you need a ride to the and the center is called an additional stop and
center, the doctors, grocery store is an extra 50f if outside of the direct route.
or wherever and live in the HSCS
service area, just call the Krapohl
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Center at 785-2270, 24 hours in
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
advance to schedule your ride.
Heart of Senior Ci zen Svs
G-5473 Bicentennial Drive, Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458
Mailbox Marker ($15)
House Marker ($15)
Please fill in boxes with your address numbers in the direc on you want your sign
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ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
Ask the
A orney
Local a orney
Steven Kennedy offers
private consulta ons at the Krapohl Center every Thursday
from 12:30 un l 2 pm.
There is no charge for the 15 minute consulta on.
Appointments are required. Call 785-2270.
Care Closet
Rental Cost: depends on item
Are you in need of a wheelchair, walker
or cane? The Senior Center has a care closet where these items may
be rented with a refundable deposit.
Veteran Benefit Assistance
John Nelson Department of Veterans Services
4th Tuesday of Month @ 9 am
John is at the Krapohl Center the fourth Tuesday of each
month, at 9 am to assist veterans from any era. He will assist veterans
with benefits or answer questions about Veterans benefits.
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Appointments are required!
HSCS Board Mee ng Dates
All meetings begin at 4:00 pm and are held at the Krapohl Senior Center
January 16, 2017
HEART OF SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
February 20, 207
Krapohl Senior Center
March 20, 2017
Wellness in Aging Begins Here
Our Mission: HSCS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated
to helping older residents of Genesee County accept and maintain
the dimensions of “Wellness”, Independence and Dignity as their
life-style.
Our Vision
To be the community leader and resource for addressing the
diverse needs of older adults.
Board of Directors
Dale Daron
Johnnie Sue Petrich
Pam Iaquinto
Brenda Ashley
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Deacon Jim Brown
Willie Duncan
Elizabeth Hohn
Valorie Horton
Elizabeth (Jonnie) Merrow
Yvette Ruckes
Ken Sies
Ingrid Thomas
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
April 17, 2017
May 15, 2017
June 19, 2017
July 17, 2017
August 21, 2017
September 18, 2017
In the event of any changes to date, time, or meeting venue
every attempt will be made to notify the public of these changes. Please
check website and Facebook for notices of meetings and or changes.
HSCS Staff
Execu ve Director: ................................................................. Karen Reid
Assist. Director/Program Coordinator: .........................Cherylynn Kreider
Social Work Technician: .................................................... Roxann Braddock
Office Clerk: ....................................................................... Linda DeFlorio
Staff Assistant: .......................................................................... Pat Dominy
Building Supervisor / Custodian: ..........................................Melisa Rodgers
Executive Director: Karen Reid
The Krapohl Center does not discriminate against any person
requesting services or programs. Should you have a concern about the
programs and services we provide, please write or call the Executive
Director.
The HSCS is a private 501(c)3 non profit agency funded
through donations, fund raisers, grants, Mt. Morris Township, Federal
Community Development Block Grants, Michigan Department of
Transportation, Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools and the Genesee
County Senior Millage.
“This program and/or service is fully or partially funded by
Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.”
World-Horizon Volunteer: ................................................ Chris an Rehm
FOR A. . .
Staff that listens. . .
Staff that cares . . .
stop in at the Krapohl Center
Office Hours 8 - 5 pm
Center Hours 8 am - 7:00 pm
Cookie Dough Sale
The center has extra cookie dough available for sale at $13 per
tub. You can never have enough cookies during the Holidays.
MySeniorCenter
Visit us through Social Media
Like us on Facebook:
(www.facebook.com/
Krapohl Senior Center)
or check our website at
Please remember to scan in each me you
come to the center. Check every ac vity you will be
par cipa ng in but only those ac vi es.
Accurate par cipa on
reports are very important
to us and to our county
commissioners.
www.heartscs.org.
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Income Tax Assistance
Senior Winter Games
The Year in Reviw
Spiritual Wellness
Physical Wellness
Home Cooking Tuesdays
Lunch Menu
Senior Winter Games
Intellectual Wellness
Kombucha Tea
Weather Closings
Obituaries
Environmental Wellness
Calendar
Social Wellness
Emo onal Wellness
Travel
Chris an’s Poem
Transporta on Services
Let Roxann Help
Veteran Benefits
HSCS Board Mee ngs
Kroger Rewards
Informa on Index
Krapohl Senior Center
Information & Referral
Health Education & Programs
Support Network
Classes
Games
Travel
Friends
Fun !
Call 785-2270
Get Help With
Kroger
Community
Rewards
When: Monday - Friday 9 - 4 pm
Assisted by: Cherylynn
Every time an enrolled member
of the Krapohl Center shops at Kroger
using his or her Kroger Plus Card, the
Krapohl Center will earn rewards in the
form of a quarterly check based on your
purchases.
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Enrollment does not take away your
points for gas or other discounts.
Rewards card must be renewed
yearly star ng April 1.
Heart of Senior Citizen Services
Krapohl Center
G-5473 Bicentennial Dr.
Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458
Heart of Senior Citizen Svs
Standard Mail PAID
Carrier Route - Pre Sort
Mt. Morris Michigan 48458
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