MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2017
Vol 4. No. 1
ESCANABA
HERMANSVILLE
MID-COUNTY
225 N. 21st St.
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (906) 786-8850
W5480 1st St.
Hermansville, MI 49847
Phone: (906) 498-7736
202 S. US 41
Daggett, MI 49821
Phone: (906) 753-6986
GLADSTONE
MENOMINEE
ROCK AREA
303 N. 8th St.
Gladstone, MI 49837
Phone: (906) 428-2201
905 10th St.
Menominee, MI 49858
Phone: (906) 863-3256
3892 W Maple Ridge 37th Rd
Rock, MI 49880
Phone: (906) 356-6420
HOMECARE AND HOSPICE
...because there is no place like home.
Registered Nurses Aides
Therapists
Social Workers
Lifeline
Postoperative Care
500 Main St., Manistique, MI
(Lake St. entrance)
906-341-3284
Dave Nommensen to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2465
BRIAN KUOPUS • AUDIOLOGIST
804 Ludington St, Escanaba
906-789-6068
REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS:
Escanaba • Hancock • Iron Mountain • Ishpeming • L’anse
ASSISTED
LIVING
PERMANENT MAKE UP
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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
MDS Community Action Agency
A 4C 01-1371
Escanaba Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Community Action Agency
(906)786-8850
Escanaba Senior Center
ACTIVITIES for January
Mon
Tue
2017
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Center Bingo 1-3
4
Line Dancing 12:452:30
Tai Chi 1-2
5
Open Bridge 10-12
Line Dancing 12:452:30
6
Wii Club 10-12
10
Center Bingo 1-3
Escanaba Bridge 1-3
Perronville Birthday
11
Line Dancing 12:452:30
Tai Chi 1-2
12
Open Bridge 10-12
Line Dancing 12:452:30
Ford River Birthday
13
Wii Club 10-12
17
16
Center Bingo 1-3
Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45
Line Dancing 12:45-2:30
18
Line Dancing 12:452:30
Tai Chi 1-2
19
20
Wii Club 10-12
23
24
Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45
Center Bingo 1-3
Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 Escanaba Bridge 1-3
25
Line Dancing 12:452:30
Tai Chi 1-2
Bark River Birthday
26
Open Bridge 10-12
Line Dancing 12:452:30
2
CLOSED
FOR THE
HOLIDAY
HAPPY 2017!
9
Foot Clinic 9-11:30
Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45
Line Dancing 12:45-2:30
CSFP
Open Bridge 10-12
Line Dancing 12:452:30
27
Wii Club 10-12
30
31
Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45
Center Bingo 1-3
Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 Escanaba Birthday
Activities are subject to
change with little or no
notice. Please call the
Center at 786-8850 to
verify if activity will
take place as planned
and for new
activities.
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MDSCAA SENIOR SERVICES
January 2017 Newsletter
Escanaba Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
When I think of January, I usually think of the New
Year, setting new goals and cold weather. As it
turns out though, there is a whole lot more to
January than just those things!
5) More couples separate or divorce in January
than in any other month.
So in effort to shed some light on the coolness
that is the month of January, here are a few facts
you might not know.
Some famous people born in the month of January are: Alan Alda, actor; Alexander Hamilton, politician; Benedict Arnold, American soldier and traitor; Benjamin Franklin, politician, inventor, scientist; Dolly Parton, singer; Donna Reed, actress;
and Elvis Presley, singer.
1) January is named after the Roman god Janus,
who was revered as the “God of Gateways,”
who was always shown as having two heads.
He looked back to the last year and forward to
the new one.
2) The Anglo-Saxons called January
“Wulfmonath” as it was the month hungry
wolves came scavenging at people’s doors.
3) It’s National Soup Month in the United States.
4) The only Shakespeare plays that mention
January are Much Ado About Nothing and Winter’s Tale.
6) Jan. 1 is both the furthest away and closest
day to Dec. 31.
Happy New Years and stay warm this month!
Contact Information:
Lydia LaPalm
225 N. 21st St.
Escanaba MI 49829
(906) 786-8850
[email protected]
Tendercare - Munising
Health Center
ESCANABA, MI
906-399-5561
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• Foot Clinics • Church Activities
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Call 786-6229 or stop by Harbor Tower
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Applications at www.gladstonehousing.org
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823 Ludington St. ~ Escanaba, MI
906.789.0900
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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Wally & Jeannette Viau
MDS Community Action Agency
B 4C 01-1371
Escanaba Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Escanaba Senior Center Activities
Escanaba Senior Center
Mondays
Foot Clinic first Monday of the month, 9-11:30
a.m. (call ahead to schedule appointment time)
Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45 a.m.
Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
Center Bingo 1-3 p.m.
Escanaba Bridge Club 1-3 p.m.
Wednesdays
Crafts — second Tuesday of the month 10-noon
(please reserve a spot so there are enough supplies)
Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 p.m.
Tai Chi 1-2 p.m.
Thursdays
Open Bridge 10-noon
Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 p.m.
Fridays
Wii Club 10 a.m. to noon Bowling
Birthday Party
Jan. 31
Gathering 11 a.m.
Lunch noon.
Happy birthday to ALL of our seniors on
their birthday in January.
Join us for a great lunch, Share the
Wealth Drawing and door prizes!
Call the Center to reserve a seat
786-8850
Satellite Center Birthday Parties
Tuesday, Jan. 10 .......................... Perronville
Thursday, Jan 12 .......................... Ford River
Wednesday, Jan. 25 ..................... Bark River
* SEE CALENDAR ON PAGE 2 FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Commodities Distribution
Super One Slips
Our Senior Center collects Super One Slips as a
fund-raiser. We are one of a very few organizations that
are taking advantage of this great way to help seniors.
Funds received through the Super One Slips help build
programs and activities at the center. If you are homebound, you may send the slips in with meal driver.
Greeting Cards
The Senior Center has a great
selection of greeting cards for
all your needs.
Suggested donation 50¢ each
Can’t get out? Have your meal driver
ask for a selection and we’ll be happy
to help you “shop at home!”
Foot Clinic Monday, Jan. 9
Call for an appointment. Cost $12. Bring your own
towel. A waiver must be signed to receive foot
care.
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DISTRIBUTION DATES:
Next CSFP
Monthly Distribution:
Jan. 19
10-11 a.m.
Next TEFAP
Quarterly Distribution:
March 10
9-noon
ALL DISTRIBUTIONS AT
FAIRGROUNDS.
CHANGES WILL BE
ANNOUNCED IN LOCAL
MEDIA
If you haven’t already
renewed your card.
Please call 786-8850
to make an
appointment.
DATA Bus will deliver monthly commodities
boxes for seniors, Cost $1 per box, paid to
driver, within Escanaba city limits.
Call office, 786-8850, if interested.
Bark River commodities can be delivered to
the Bark River Senior Center. The truck’s estimated time of arrival is 12:30 p.m. If you’re
interested call 786-8850 to sign up for this
distribution. See CSFP date above.
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Escanaba Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Turkey Crafts
Door Prize Winner
Thanksgiving Crowd
Wii Club will be starting Friday,
Jan. 6! Come join us for some
fun. We’ll be “playing” bowling,
tennis, or baseball.
Our December Birthday honorees at the
Senior Center.
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January 2017 Newsletter
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Menominee Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
January 2017
Happy New Year! 2017 is here! Let’s
make this year even better than last
year by enjoying what the center has to
offer. We try to keep your mind and body busy all
year long. We hope you can find something about
our center that makes you want to join in our activities. Whether that is just for a meal each day, or
for a meal on party days. If you are more active,
then exercise class is a great way to keep in
shape. If you are more laid back, then perhaps a
craft or computer class or playing cards is your
thing. Whatever you like to do, I hope you can find
something here to compliment your lifestyle. You
are only as old as you feel, so don’t let yourself
feel old. They say if you never stop playing, then
you will never grow up. So, we encourage people
to have fun and enjoy the activities we offer. We
are always open to suggestions too. This is your
center. Make it great!
-- Renelle Betters, Administrator
CAA Menominee Senior Center
905 10th St.
Menominee, MI 49858
Phone: (906) 863-2158
Center closed Monday, Jan. 2, in
observance of New Year’s Day
Center Ongoing Daily Activities
Mondays: Exercise Class
9 a.m.*
Tuesdays: Line Dancing
10 a.m.
Wednesdays: Card Playing
1 p.m.
Thursdays: Exercise Class
10:15 a.m.*
Fridays: Duplicate Bridge 10 a.m.
*Exercise class led by Silver Sneakers
Menominee Senior Center Bus Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please call at least a day in advance to schedule
your bus ride
Thorntree Apartments &
Townhomes
3100 ThorntreeDrive #29
Gladstone, MI 49837
609N Intake Park Road
Manistique, Michigan 49854
Tel: (906) 428-2074
Fax: (906) 428-2145
TTY: 7-1-1
www.medallionmgmt.com
715-732-5833
Professionally Managed by Medallion Management, Inc.
Equal Housing Opportunity
906.341.4421
Menominee Family
Health Center
Assistance for Uninsured Patients Offered
Excellence in Senior Living at Affordable Prices
New Patients Welcomed
www.harborscommunity.com
906-290-5000
906.863.3300
www.uglhealth.org • 1110 10th Ave
LAKESIDE MOTOR INN
26 Lowrie Ave.
Gladstone, MI 49837
906-428-9667
26 Lowrie Ave.
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-3170
(800) 982-6643
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
MDS Community Action Agency
C 4C 01-1371
Menominee Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Craft Day with Menominee
Recreation Department
The Menominee Recreation Department will sponsor a Senior
Craft and Bingo Day at the center 1 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 5. They will bring all the supplies for a fun craft.
Following the craft, they will play bingo for prizes.
There is not cost or preregistration. All are welcome.
Menominee CSFP Program Update
CSFP commodity distribution in Menominee
County is taking place every month. Our center will
be back on schedule for every third Tuesday of
each month. The next distribution for Menominee
Senior Center is set for 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday,
Jan. 17. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME!!!!
(For CSFP, you must be age 60 and over and
within income guidelines. You will need to certify
with the center to qualify.)
Note: Each center has its own dates/times for
CSFP distribution. Contact your local center for
more details about the CSFP program.
Menominee TEFAP Food Distribution
Next quarterly TEFAP distribution at the Menominee Senior Center is scheduled for Friday, March
10, from 8-11 a.m.
You automatically qualify for this commodity distribution if you are enrolled in the CSFP commodity program.
If you are interested in quarterly TEFAP commodities distribution, contact your local center to see if
you qualify. Anyone over 18 who is a Michigan
resident and falls within the income guidelines is
eligible.
Note: Each center has its own dates/times for TEFAP distribution. Contact your local center for
more details TEFAP or go to www.mdscaa.org
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Foot Clinic Dates:
Thursday, Jan. 12, and Monday, Jan. 16
A local nurse will soak your feet, trim your nails,
and do an overall health inspection of your
“tootsies.” Cost is $12 per person. Please bring
your own towel. Appointments are necessary. Call
the center at (906) 863-2158 to schedule your
appointment. A waiver must be signed ahead of
time.
Funny Hat Day
Jan. 15 is National Hat Day. It’s a
Sunday, so we are going to celebrate
it on Friday, Jan. 13. Join us for
lunch on Jan. 13 and wear your most
outrageous hat. We will have a random drawing for
best hat. You will win two free meal tickets, a hat
and bragging rights. You can purchase a hat or create a crazy hat yourself. The choice is yours. Remember to sign up at least a day in advance for
lunch.
Thursday, Jan. 19, is
National Popcorn Day!
The center will have popcorn
available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pop on in for a treat!
Game Day
Beat the winter blues by getting
out and enjoying a game with
friends. We will be hosting a
game day 1 p.m. Jan. 19. You
can bring your own game, or we
will have some here for you to
try. All are welcome to attend. We will supply some
light refreshments, too. So, bring a friend or make a
new one while learning a new game.
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Menominee Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
COMPUTER CLASS: Open
Source Office Suites
Alternative office suites offer a free set of applications compatible with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access
and Powerpoint without the cost. Learn about the
alternative free suites and how to set them up to
exchange between Microsoft applications and your
free suite if you need the two systems to be compatible. Anyone not needing to be compatible can
still share in the savings of not having to buy The
Microsoft Office yet still be able to read and write all
Office documents. Office Suites being taught are
Libre Office by The Document
Foundation and Open Office by
Apache Software.
This class will be 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Cost $15 per student. Please bring your portable
computer with to the class. Call the center to reserve your seat. Class size is limited.
MEDICARE MINUTES
Renelle Betters
MMAP Counselor
Phone: (906) 863-21
Well, 2017 is here. Open enrollment season ended
in December. Perhaps you still have issues with
your plan or have other questions about your coverage that you need answers for. There are counselors just like me all over the U.P. to help you. Most
local senior centers have a counselor on staff, or
will be able to connect you with a counselor to assist you.
If you missed open enrollment, and are not in a
drug plan yet, perhaps applying for “Extra Help”
through Social Security may help you get into a
plan. It is a plan that helps low-income beneficiaries get into a drug plan without having a penalty,
and also allows you the freedom of switching plans
each month if need be to get you the best plan to
cover your medications. For more information, or to
get help enrolling, contact your MMAP counselor.
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Monthly Birthday Party
and Salad Bar
This month’s party is set for
Wednesday, Jan. 25, with salad
bar opening at 11:30 a.m. We
will be serving a pork chop dinner with birthday cake.
Anyone attending the party who has a birthday this
month will have the option of having her or his
photo taken for a birthday card. Also, you will receive a free meal certificate good towards a future
lunch at our center.
Please remember to call at least a day in advance
for your meal registration. Please let us know if it is
your birthday this month when you call.
Jan. 4 National
Spaghetti Day!
Come celebrate it with us!
$3 suggested donation lunch for
seniors age 60 & over!
December Trivia Answer: Rudolph
Rudolph was the red-nosed reindeer.
January Trivia:
January is National Blood Donor Month. What is the
name of the woman who founded the American Red
Cross in 1881?
JANUARY TRIVIA ANSWERS: (Pick One)
A.) Harriet Tubman
B.) Marie Curie
C.) Clara Barton
ANSWER: _______
Name: ________________________________
Phone: _______________________________
One entry per person please. You may drop off or
mail in your entry. Winner receives 2 free meal tickets good for meals at our center. Drawing takes
place on the morning of the Monthly Birthday Party.
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CENTER SERVICES
CONGREGATE MEALS: Noon meals are served Mondays
through Fridays at the Center. Holidays and birthdays are
celebrated with a lunch party. Seniors love this opportunity to get together, enjoy a delicious lunch and socialize.
Suggested donation is $3. Coupon books are available.
HOME DELIVERED MEALS: The Home Delivered Meal
Program is designed to assist homebound seniors with
their dietary needs. The meals are a blend of good taste
and balanced nutrition. They are delivered to the homes
of seniors who are not able to attend Congregate Meal
Sites.
The Home Delivered Meal Program provides meals each
day of the week, if necessary. Normally, hot meals are
delivered Monday through Friday with frozen dinners
available for the weekend. Meals are delivered to the
homes of eligible participants by trained staff.
Suggested donation per meal is $3. Bridge Card is accepted. Be sure to ask about our coupon program at your
senior center.
FOOD ASSISTANCE: The Community Action Agency provides two commodity food programs — one offered
monthly and the other quarterly. Call the center for income guidelines or to make an appointment to apply for
the program.
MEDICARE/MEDICAID ASSISTANCE: The Medicaid/
Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) provides accurate,
objective information and valuable assistance that will
help Medicare recipients better understand benefits and
how to access them.
HELP WITH APPLICATIONS, FORMS: (Provided by appointment only). Assistance with completing various tax forms,
including homestead property and home heating tax
credit, Bridge Card, etc. Also will assist in Weatherization
applications.
CAA ADULT DAY SERVICES
Community Action Agency Adult Day Services is located
at the Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635
1st Ave. S., Escanaba. CAA Adult Day Services is an
adult activity center for individuals who have dementia
or Alzheimer’s disease. Our program is geared to meet
the needs of those who have a diagnosis of dementia.
Our fully-trained staff, led by Supervisor Jaime Roshak,
is patient, caring and loving. (We are also trained in first
aid and CPR.) Our program is also an important support
tool for caregivers, providing them with a much-needed
respite.
We offer an opportunity for positive interaction and socialization for all participants. We offer snacks throughout the day, a fully nutritious noon meal by the CAA deliverable meals program, music therapy featuring local
bands and vocalists, craft-making, opportunities to
reminiscence, walks outside, picnics, trips to the art
center, and many more wonderful activities.
We are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
(except for holidays).
We are a part of the senior services program of
MDSCAA. For more information contact our program at
(906) 789-2886. We are also on the CAA Web site
(mdscaa.org). Our e-mail address is [email protected].
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING FOR CAREGIVERS
This meeting supports caregivers providing care for a
loved one or your parents. This group meets 2 p.m. the
second Tuesday of each month (except for December
when there is no meeting). Meetings take place at the
Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635
1st Ave. S., Escanaba. You can check us out by simply
showing up for one of the meetings. You may also contact CAA Adult Day Services, 789-2886.
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PERSONAL CARE SERVICES: Personal care services are
provided to individuals who wish to remain in their
homes and still have some independence. Clients are
usually referred to the Senior Center following hospitalization for such things as setting up medication, grooming, bathing, hair care, dressing, transferring and light
housekeeping. However, family referral is encouraged.
HOMEMAKER AIDE SERVICES: Homemaker Aide Services
are available to individuals 60 years of age and older
who are living independently but are unable to care for
their living environment like they used to. Homemaker
Aide Services include light housekeeping and some meal
preparation as needed. Referral can be by self, family,
social services, or other agencies. Individuals receive
homemaker aide services based on need, from once a
week to once a month.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (Hermansville, Menominee,
Mid-County only): MDSCAA, in partnership with the Department of Transportation, provides busing service for
all individuals regardless of age. Hours of operation vary
at each center. Individuals are required to call their ride
request in at least one complete business day prior to
when they need a ride. Our vehicles are equipped with a
wheelchair lift. Call the center for ride schedule and fees.
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Gladstone Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming
The Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of New Year’s.
Bingo
Public bingo is available every Thursday afternoon
at the Gladstone Senior Center to benefit center
activities. It’s open to all over 18.
Balls tickets go on sale at 12:05 p.m. and Early
Birds start at 1. All funds raised help purchase
items for the center. Many seniors have taken two
organized trips with financial help from bingo
funds.
Plan on coming and joining in on some fun — and
maybe even win some money for yourself!
Jan. 4
Sr. Commodities
8:30-9:30
Jan.10
Blood Pressure
11-noon
Jan. 18
Foot Clinic
1-3 p.m.
Jan. 31
Birthday Lunch
11:30
Hope to see you!
You can also call 428-2201 the day before and
sign up for lunch, which is served at 11:30.
Daily Activities
ACTIVITY
Sit N Be Fit
Hand & Foot
Cribbage
Painting
Evening Bingo
Card Making
500 Cards
Pinochle
Tia Chi
Center Bingo
Line Dancing (Beginners)
Line Dancing (Everyone)
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DAY(S)
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
TIME
10-10:45 a.m.
10-10:45 a.m.
noon
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
noon
12:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
10-11 a.m.
1-4 p.m.
9:30-10 a.m.
10-11 a.m.
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Gladstone Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gladstone Senior
Citizens Corporation
In recapping the past year, the Corporation would like to thank all who volunteered to help in our various
projects. We especially want to thank all who brought baked goods to our recent bake sale. The sale was a
resounding success and the profits will go towards the upkeep of the building.
Now that the cooler weather is here it is a good opportunity to check out our library with a vast selection of
soft cover books. We even have some large print hard cover books for your reading enjoyment. As always a
puzzle is in the works on the table for you to work on.
Our exercise programs will be resuming for the new year. Sit and Be Fit is held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. Tai Chi meets on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. check with center for startup dates
Get a free lunch just for signing up to become a new member of the corporation. You will receive a coupon
once your membership is complete.
BINGO: Five weeks of bingo in January (3, 10, 17, 24, and 31). Volunteers will provide cookies for the players Jan 16. Bonnie Marenger is bingo chairperson and is seeking more volunteers to work alternate nights.
Volunteers make the Corporation what it is.
The Gladstone Senior Citizens Nonprofit Corporation owns the Senior Center building. Community Action
Agency rents the building and provides services at the center. People do not need to be members of the
corporation to attend functions or receive services from CAA. To receive services, or to reserve or cancel
meals, phone the center, 428-2201.To rent building or inquire about other corporation events, phone
420-2730.
Corporation phone: 420-2730
Corporation mail: PO Box 211, Gladstone, MI 49837
Game day!
Positive Thinking….
Positive thinking is more then just a
tagline.
It changes the way we behave.
And I firmly believe that when we are
positive,
it not only makes us better,
but it also makes those around us
better.
-- Lisa
We have had some individuals
express some
interest in a board game day!
So for the new year we will be starting with a
!"#$%%&' day
Wednesday Jan. 11.
12:30 p.m.
Any other board game suggestions
will be appreciated!
Come try it out!
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Gladstone Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
November Birthday/Thanksgiving !
We had a wonderful turnout for our Thanksgiving/
Harvest folk concert with Four Shillings Short. Approximately 70 people enjoyed music and refreshments during this two-hour performance. If we are
lucky we will be able to get them back the next
time they come to this area...in 2019!
I would like to thank Sandy, Mike, Sawyer, Amy
and John for helping with set up and clean up! I
couldn’t have done it without you guys!
Gobble, Gobble….
The Happy Rock Hoofers kicked off the Christmas season
with Santa Baby!
Judy Maschino won
the Birthday Bouquet for November!
January
Birthday Dinner…
…is set for Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Reservations must be in by 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 (call 428-2201).
We will also be doing 50/50 and bingo chips. Prizes and fun!
Please join us (no matter when your birthday is) and celebrate all
of our January birthdays.
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MDSCAA SENIOR SERVICES
January 2017 Newsletter
Rock Senior Center Mon/Wed/Thu, 8-3, Tue 11-7
Happy New Year!
You’ll notice our pages
have changed a bit! Well,
the new year always
brings changes, and we
are no different in Rock.
We now have a little less
room to let you know all
the news –but never fear! We will keep you informed and up to date! And of course, you can
always call 356-6420, stop by, or check out our
Facebook page to get all the latest news! We
would love that! Here’s to 2017! I hope it is your
best year yet!! -Becky
Check out our Facebook page!
Search for Rock Area Senior Center and
like us! Lots of pics and news!
Angels Among Us
Recognizing all the generous folks who
recently donated to the Center:
Judy G, Jean C, Larry L, B Dallman, Rose
G, Stella N, Judy T, Jackie G, Kenneth F,
Linda M, Carole O, Jean B, Becca A, and Diane N!
Special thanks to Jim Paulin for letting us use
some of Karen’s Memorial money to pay for the
bulk of our new enclosure.
Thanks again to the Rock Senior Citizen Corporation for their help with the project too.
Thanks to J. Tyni for the donation to the Center in
memory of Virginia Linjala.
Special thanks for your time and effort to Dean A,
Gladys F, Judy G, Jean B, Helen L, Jim R, Cliff W,
Audrey S, Dorothy and Helen S. and Jean C -We couldn’t do it without you. !
Next Senior Monthly
Commodities:
Jan. 18
8 a.m. to
3 p.m.
Senior Corporation
Dances are back!
Sunday, Jan. 8
1-5 p.m.
This
month:
Country
Express
Thank you!!!
Jim Paulin stands by
the enclosure paid for
almost entirely by
funds from a memorial
for his wife, Karen.
Thanks, Jim!
Dig out those old LPs and join
us for a good ol’ music request
night! We have the player—you
bring the records!
Tuesday, Jan 3., after supper
Having fun on the town! Rock Center heads out to
the Players de Noc play “Guys on Ice!”
Upper photo: Howard and Sonja Aalto and Lucy
Lampinen wait for the play to start. Below: all the
crew enjoying dinner afterward.
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Classic Movie of the
Month!
2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24
Join us! We provide the popcorn!
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Rock Senior Center Mon/Wed/Thu, 8-3, Tue 11-7
January Activities!
JANUARY—SAVE THE DATES
MON 1/2 ......................................Closed for New Year’s
►Mondays
12:30-2:15 dime bingo
►Tuesdays
1-4:30 play cards
5 p.m. evening meal
►Wednesdays
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. play cards
►Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Center closed
►Thursday, Jan 5th: Lunch and
bingo at Cornell
TUES 1/3 .......................... Oldies Night - bring your records!
SUN 1/8 .................................................... Corporation Dance
TUES 1/10 .............. Bake Sale, 4-6 p.m.& Game Night
TUES 1/10 ...................................SAC Meeting 11 a.m.
THURS 1/12...................... Craft Day—Learn to crochet!
TUES 1/17 ................................. Spin the Wheel 6 p.m.
WED 1/18 ..............Monthly Senior Commodities CSFP
TUES 1/24 ........................................ Classic Movie Day!
WED 1/25 .............................................. Birthday Party!
Fun at Pasty Sale Time!
Thanks again to the many, many
people who helped with the pasty
sale. Here are pics of a few of
them! Clockwise from top: Shae
and Lucy Lampinen assemble
pasties (Linda Maki hiding behind), our beautiful results,
Shirley Maki and Deb Winkelbauer, Kevin Salmi in the kitchen,
Gladys Fullmer and Judy Gaudette filled the orders, Jackie
Bartczak, Joan Kitiuk, Dora Norden and Theresa Croasdell made
pasties & part of our early shift Dave Maki, Michelle Tyynela and
Theresa C started us off.
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Rock Senior Center Mon/Wed/Thu, 8-3, Tue 11-7
January Birthdays
Sandra Culvahouse .......................................... 3
Kathy Dallman .................................................. 4
Vivian Frizzell .................................................... 6
Arlene Hansen .................................................. 6
Wayne Micheau ................................................ 6
Donald Depuydt ................................................ 7
Suzann Gagan................................................... 7
Joe Boucher ...................................................... 9
Theresa Croasdell ............................................. 9
Vienna Harju ................................................... 10
Marvin Kivekas ............................................... 10
Ernie Beauchamp ........................................... 12
Stella Norman ................................................. 14
Jim Lund .......................................................... 16
Delores Neurohr ............................................. 16
Judy Johnson ................................................... 19
Lilly Wight ........................................................ 19
Aune Luttio ...................................................... 21
Duane LaCosse ............................................... 24
Linda Maki....................................................... 28
Gary Hahn ....................................................... 31
Jim Paulin ........................................................ 31
James Ranta ................................................... 31
Birthday and
Thanksgiving Party
Fun! Left: Stella Norman with her door
prize. Right: Sandy
Laukkanen with the
Birthday flowers she
won!
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Coming in 2017
Our 1000-Step Challenge!
Get fit– Win prizes.
Call or stop by for more
details.
January Birthday Party!
Come join us for pork chop, diced
potatoes, goodies, prizes and more!
Wednesday, Jan. 25, noon
Tai Chi for Health Classes:
Early Bird Mondays, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Gentle strengthening and
balance exercises to promote
flexibility and relieve stress.
Learn to
Crochet!
Thursday,
Jan. 12
Call for details!
Judy’s Area Update
Students of the week:
Hannah Van Brocklin, daughter of Jim and Candy
Van Brocklin
Eathan Farkas-Nummilien, a new student at Mid
Pen school
Births:
WIGAND: Jack David, born Oct. 25 to Alex and
Lindsey Tyynela Wigand. Jack is the grandson of Michelle and David Tyynela of Rock and Don and
Janice Wigand of Wells. Great grandparents are
Jack and Corinne Wigand of Wetmore and Karen
Thomson of Gladstone.
GUDWER: Sadie Anne Elaine was born Oct. 26 to
Timothy and Julie Gudwer of Rapid River. Sadie’s
grandparents are Tim and Kerry Getzloff of Wilson
and James and Christine Gudwer of Perkins. Great
grandparents are Patricia and Herb McNutt of Perkins and Glen Getzloff of Wilson.
Deaths:
Virginia Mae Linjala, 87, Rock. passed away Nov. 3.
She is survived by five children, seven grandchildren, eight-great grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren.
Douglas Raymond Possi, 68, Rock, passed away
Nov. 30. Doug is survived by his wife, Judy, one
daughter, one son, four grandchildren, four sisters,
one brother, three brothers-in-law, one uncle and
many nieces and nephews.
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Hermansville Senior Center Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
HERMANSVILLE SENIOR CENTER
CENTER ADMINISTRATOR: PAM HALUSKA
PHONE: (906) 498-7735
Kathy Ries
Marlene Arduin
Dawn Gorecki
Mark Schoen
The Hermansville Senior Center has various activities going on every week.
Every day you can come to the center and “Walk in
the Gym.” It’s good exercise, and walking with others can be fun. You can walk anytime from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. We also have a treadmill for walking . If you
want to just come to the center to enjoy other’s
company,
we have “Morning Coffee” each day.
We also have “Fun Bingo” Tuesdays and Fridays
starting at 12:45 p.m. Fifteen games are played.
“Cards” are played Wednesday afternoons.
“Craft Day” is Monday, Jan. 16
“Foot Clinic” is on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The nurse gets
here around 9 a.m. Cost is $12. Be sure to bring a
towel. Call the Center to register for the Foot Clinic.
Each month we have a “Birthday Day” dinner for
that month. Our January Birthday Day Dinner will be
on
Jan. 25, starting at noon. Menu is pork chops, diced
potatoes, Capri blend and pineapple tidbits.
Please call one business day ahead to reserve your
meal, or call the center for more information.
We would love to have anyone visit at any time, and
bring a friend or two.
Humor of Christmas
After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be
nice to bring his wife a little gift.
"How about some perfume?" he asked
the cosmetics clerk.
She showed him a bottle costing $50.
"That's a bit much," said Tom, so she returned
with a smaller bottle for $30.
"That’s still quite a bit," Tom groused.
Growing disgusted, the clerk brought
out a tiny $15 bottle.
Tom grew agitated, "What I mean is,” he said, “I'd like to
see something real cheap.”
So the clerk handed him a mirror.
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Happy New Year to Everyone!
We wish that your hopes and dreams come
true, and you have a wonderful New Year
filled with Happiness!
We would like to thank the
Grace Lutheran Church
Sandy and Tom Gauthier
First United Methodist Church
Mr. and Mrs. David Mouford
Jan and Bill Hafeman
William Anderson Sportsmans Club
for their donation to our Food Pantry.
HELPFUL WINTER IDEAS
Avoid Slipping on Ice
Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip
and fall.
Dress for Warmth
Cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Be careful out doors, and don't let indoor
temperatures go too low and dress in layers.
Fight Wintertime Depression
Because it can be difficult and dangerous to get
around, many seniors have less contact with others
during cold months. Keep in touch with loved ones,
and make sure to ask for help if needed.
Check the Car
Driving during the winter can be hazardous for anyone. If you are unsure of driving conditions, please
call someone to see if they can help with shopping
or doctor appointments.
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Hermansville Senior Center Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Our decorated Christmas
tree, and one of the many decorated
tables, brought out the Holiday spirit.
This Beautiful Birdhouse will
be raffled off at the January
Birthday party
on Jan. 25.
Let’s keep Christmas beautiful without a thought of greed, that it might live
forevermore to fill our every need, that it shall not be just a day, but last a lifetime through, the miracle of Christmas time that brings your Family and
Friends close to you.
Raffle items at our Christmas dinner:
Beautiful Christmas décor basket,
wonderful Birdhouse and
“Hand Painted’ Saw Blade.
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We had wonderful “door prizes”,
and many other prizes to hand out.
Everything was wonderful.
Everyone had a great time.
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Mid County Senior Center Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
JANUARY ACTIVITIES
Jan. 2 -- The senior center will be closed today for New Year’s. We will reopen 8 a.m. Tuesday
Jan. 3. There will be no home-delivered or congregate meals served and no homemaker
aide service available on this day. Happy 2017!
Jan. 9 -- Foot clinic by appointment only. Cost is $12, which includes toenail trim by a licensed practical nurse. Please bring your own towel to your scheduled appointment.
Jan. 17 -- Elderly Food Program distribution drive through from 9-10 a.m. only. You must
have a green eligibility card to participate.
Jan. 25 -- Monthly Birthday Party dinner with salad bar served at 11:30 a.m., nutrition raffle,
door prize theme baskets, cake, ice cream and bingo after lunch. Menu is pork chops, potatoes, capri blend vegetables and pineapple tidbits. Please notify the staff if you are celebrating your birthday in January so we may honor you with a birthday card and FREE nutrition
meal certificate.
Jan. 30 -- Adult coloring from 10 a.m. to noon. Coffee and donuts, too!
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Cliff Beaudo ........................................... Jan. 25
Gladys Hornung ......................................Jan. 27
Belated Birthday wishes to:
Mary Ihander ........................................... Nov. 1
Mary Jo Desjarlais ................................. Nov. 22
Don Ihander ...........................................Dec. 12
Doris Ross.............................................. Dec. 24
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Mid County Senior Center Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tax time is near!
Most senior citizens qualify for two tax credits
(Homestead Property Tax Credit and the Home
Heating Tax Credit) offered by the state of Michigan. The center will begin making appointments
to discuss these credits Feb. 1. Call 753-6986 for
assistance with these credits. Certain documents
need to be brought to your scheduled appointment. These include: 1099 Social Security statement for 2016; interest and dividend income for
2016; retirement pension; annuity and IRA benefits from 2016; SSI benefits for 2016; property tax
statements (both summer and winter) from 2016
or rental receipts; a printout from your fuel provider stating how much you were billed for fuel
from Nov. 1, 2015 through Oct. 31, 2016. If you
have a supplemental health insurance policy besides Medicare, bring proof showing how much
you paid for that policy in 2016. Dental, vision
and prescription drug plan premiums may also be
claimed. (Not all of these documents will apply to
you; only bring the documents that pertain to
you). As a reminder, I do not prepare federal or
state income taxes. These documents will begin
arriving in the mail in January; it would be a good
idea to put them in a envelope to organize them
for your scheduled appointment.
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