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Senior MoMentSManistee County Council on Aging

Issue: September 2019

By Sarah HowardExecutive Director

September 2019 Newsletter

Did you know that September is National Senior Center Month? This year’s theme is: The Key to Aging Well, growing, learning, con-nection and giving. We have so many oppor-tunities for our seniors in Manistee County. We offer classes and programs that keep seniors involved and interested in things they may not have tried before. There is always something to do, no matter what you may be interested in. I am sure you will find some-thing you would like to try. Not old enough to be a senior? Volunteering is the next best way to get involved. We have some of the best volunteers around. They are always willing to help to get things done. Stop by or give us a call for an application to volunteer. Well, I am still working on the bus situa-tion for our Mystery Trips. I have a few people looking at what other options we have. I am very optimistic that we may have a September Mystery Trip. I am also looking at a couple of new trips, which I will share with you in September. It is so sad that 45 seniors a month don’t have a Mystery Trip to look forward to. It is amazing what some people will do for the almighty dollar. If you have any ideas regarding transportation, please give me a call. I want you to know that even though it looks like nothing is moving at the Wagoner Community Center, there really is a lot going

on. We have put some bids out for a couple of things, and are picking colors for the outside of the building. I am not very patient when it comes to certain things, so I want everything to happen yesterday. Please be patient with all of us, the Wagoner Community Center will be a great senior center and a place for our community to gather. Be ready for some fun and interest-ing programs this month. We have an open house for the 1st Responders in Manistee County. Please come in and thank the men and women who take care of all of us in our county. We are also looking for some talented seniors to participate in our Talent Show. I know you are out there but you don’t want to participate for so many reasons. Let’s show

them that seniors are as vibrant, active, and talented as our younger counter parts. We have another painting class

with Joann. Everyone loves the painting they are doing this time, I thought about giving it a try. I agree, the key to aging well is growing, learning, connection and giving. I see so many people young

and old who don’t connect anymore because of social media. A lot of se-

niors can be very isolated, due to trans-portation, family living somewhere else, or

family is too busy. Coming in to the senior center will give them that connection. Giving could be sharing a talent, teaching a class, vol-unteering or donation of food. Learning new things is a wonderful way to keep your mind sharp. Finding a book at our lending library or taking the time to learn about someone else’s life during lunch. If you do all of these things it will help you grow as a person and it sure makes you feel good.I hope you have a super September and remember to try something new!

News & Notes from Sarah

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Meet the Staff

Sarah Howard Executive Director

Jeanne BarberExecutive Assistant

Nancy FortinAssistant/

Facility Maintenance

Faye KeyesSenior Assistant Jo Hall Receptionist

Molly CichyBookkeeper

Board of Directors

Maureen BarryPresident

Virgil JohnsonVice President

Velma Moore Secretary

Marlene McBride

Patty Spencer

Marie Linn

Mary Kaye Wilkosz

Nick Callesen

Get involved with these activities!ServicesFoot Clinic: second WednesdayNext Foot Clinic: 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11.Senior Food Bank: third Friday January through November. Next Food Bank: 9 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 20. Eyeglass Repair Clinic: third Thursday Next Eyeglass Clinic: 11 a.m. on Sept. 19. Free Attorney Consultations: second Tuesday. Next attorney consultations: Sept. 10. By appt. Exercise OpportunitiesSTRUT!: Jazzy tap class 10 a.m. Mon. Exercise Group: 9 a.m., Mon & WedSit & Get Fit (Manistee): 10 to 10:30 a.m., Tues & Thur

Chair yoga: 11:30 a.m. - noon, Thursdays at the city marina buildingSit & Get Fit (Onekama): 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., Mon & WedSit & Get Fit (Bear Lake): 10 to 11 a.m., Wed & Fri, Bear Lk Methodist ChurchIndoor walking: 10 a.m. Wed & Fri (Marilla)

Fun & GamesBridge: 1 p.m., Tuesday (in season)Fun Bingo: 11 a.m., WednesdayGame Day: Thursdays 10:30 a.m..Produce Bingo: first FridayNext Produce Bingo will be Sept. 6.

Happy Birthday!Barb Lambert 9/1Vicki Eden 9/2Howard Turk 9/7Marie Clark 9/7Jerry Self 9/7Lois Doering 9/9Marilyn Schweitzer 9/10Sandy Arnold 9/11Beverly Peterson 9/13James Polhemus 9/14Donna Gamache 9/16Nancy Anderson 9/16Donavan Gannon 9/17Shirley Perschbacher 9/17Sharon Jenson 9/18Dianne Taylor 9/19Pearl Schudlich 9/21Velma Moore 9/23Ron O’Hagan 9/24Ruth Tobey 9/24Dennis Brown 9/26Janet Paulus 9/27

Happy Anniversary!

Doris & Eugene Kolanowski 9/4Bob & Elaine Smrcka 9/7Trish & Jerry Self 9/8Nancy & Robert Anderson 9/16 Rob & Dawn Doehne 9/18Rick & Jewel Richardson 9/21Harlan & Charlotte Kott 9/22Mary & Stan Skocelas 9/30

If we have missed your birthday or anniver-sary, we apologize. Please let us know if you would like to be included in our birthday or anniversary records.

September Milestones

September Flower: Gladiolus or poppy

September Birthstone: Peridot

We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summer’s ghost.~Heny Rollins

Famous birthdays in September: Sept. 7, 1533: Queen Elizabeth ISept. 9, 1890: Col. Harland Sanders Sept. 13, 1916: Roald DahlSept. 15, 1890: Agatha ChristieSept. 16, 1924: Lauren Bacall Sept. 18, 1905: Greta GarboSept. 20, 1934: Sophia LorenSept. 24, 1936: Jim HensonSept. 25, 1930: Shel Silverstein

Where did August go? We packed the month with activities and presentations. Dr. Wu stopped by, Chris Earle taught another AARP Safe Driving class, the Forest Service came by, and we en-joyed Bob Ooten’s comedy. It was a great month!

August Fun

Tina & Len play cornhole during this years Summer Bash at First St. Beach.

Dawn stops for a photo opportunity with our driver during another fun mystery trip.

Party goers dance to the tuneful sounds of John Pome-roy at our Summer Bash.

Carolyn enjoys a stop at the Kaleva Art Gallery.

Irene Sparks stopped to play bingo, and presented Sarah with a nice donation for the Wagoner Center.

What’s going on around the county

WellstonTues. & Thur. 9:00

am Sit & Get Fit

Thurs. 10 am Bingo

2nd Thurs of the month

1 pm Jammers(April-Dec.)

onekamaMon & Wed. 10:30 am

Sit & Get Fit

Copemish2nd Friday of month

10:30 Senior Fun Day

(Bingo)60 and older

marillaWed. 10 am Walking

Wed. 1 pm Computers

Fri. 10 am WalkingBingo last Wed each

month 11 am

Bear lakeWednesday 10 am

Sit & Get Fit

Friday 10 am Sit & Get Fit

Chair Yoga ClassesThursdays

11:30 a.m. - NoonCity Marina building

Presented by the

Yoga Fitness Center

Classes are free to Manistee County

seniors (60 & older)Call the senior center for more information

723-6477

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

Hospice of Michigan is offering free blood pressure clinics at the Senior Center at 10 a.m. on the first Fri. and 9 a.m. on the third Fri., each month. Upcoming dates are as follows:

• Fri., Sept 6 ~ 10 a.m. • Fri., Sept 20 ~ 9 a.m.• Fri., Oct. 4 ~ 10 a.m. • Fri., Oct. 18 ~ 9 a.m.

Manistee County Seniors

Flu Shot ClinicComing soon Manistee Senior Center

Call to make an appointment

723-6477

HolistiCare Stress Management

Program by

Intelicare Healthcare

Thurs., Sept. 19 ~ 2 p.m.City marina bldg.

Stress and anxiety affects health and recovery. Come see how holistic stress management can improve the outcome after surgery, or illness. Learn to safely manage stress and

achieve your stress reduction goals.Call the senior center to sign up 723-6477

Cards & CoffeeMon., Sept. 23 9:30 amat the Senior Center

Come out and enjoy some craft time and learn to create your own greeting cards. We will make 2 cards, with all materials pro-vided. No experience necessary, instructions will be given. Call the Senior Center 723-6477 by Sept. 19th to reserve your spot so we have enough supplies for everyone.

COST: $5 DONATION TO THE WAGONER CENTER

First Responder Appreciation Day

Open HouseMonday, September 9 11 a.m.

Manistee Senior Center

Join us as we honor our local heroes. The public is invited to attend.Our First Responders are also friends, neighbors and family members.

Seniors Visiting Seniors TrainingCommunication/ Empathic Listening

Thurs. Sept. 19 ~ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.City Marina Building

Class limited to 20 attendees.Call the senior center to register.

723-6477

puzzle Contest

& pizzaWed., sept. 25 ~ 4 p.m.

Looking for 2 person teams.Join us as we work on a 1000

piece puzzle. Call the senior center to sign up your team. 723-6477

The missing piece right now? It’s you.

In recognition of Senior Center Month, here is a list of seniors who came into their own after they “officially” became seniors.

Judi Dench- Although Dame Judi Dench has been a stand-out in her work for theatre and TV during her entire working career, she only became a household name in her 60s. Judi has received seven Oscar nominations, all of them when she was over 60. She won Best Actress in Supporting Role in 1999 for Shakespeare in Love. No oth-er actor or actress has collected more nominations when older than 60.

Grandma Moses- Anna Mary Rob-ertson Moses, better known as Grand-ma Moses, didn’t start paining until the age of 76. She decided to give painting a go when she could no longer hold an embroidery needle due to her arthri-tis. Her works were spotted by an art

collector who bought all her paintings and displayed them at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. By the time of her death, her paintings hung in museums all over the world.

James Parkinson- At the age of 62 James Parkinson identified Parkinson’s disease. His 1817 essay on Shaking Palsy lead to our conception of Parkin-son’s today. Although others had previ-ously written about shaking palsy, Par-kinson’s descriptions were so in-depth that he inspired other pathologists to study the disease.

Karl Lagerfeld- Although Lagerfeld pursued fashion from the age of 14, it’s only later in life he made a transforma-tion to reign as head designer at Cha-nel at the age of 82. At the age of 68 he lost roughly 90 pounds as he wanted to wear the high fashion clothes he loved.

too old to make a differenCe?never!

The Manistee Senior Center invites you to join our new

Book ClubThurs., Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.

September’s book will be “Where’d You Go Bernadette” by Maria Semple

Call the Senior Center today to sign up 723-6477

September is National Senior Center Month

Do you remember the last time you visited your senior center? We are here to serve you. You might be surprised by the ser-vices and activities that we provide. Did you know that stepping into the senior center does not mean that you’re old? It means that you are BOLD! You are taking steps toward a better life.

This month’s theme is SENIOR CENTERS: The Key to Aging Well.

Take that first step, come visit the Manistee County Council on Aging’s Senior Center. Meet new friends. Come see what you’ve been missing. We’ve been missing you!

The Manistee Senior Center • 457 River St., Manistee

CLASSES & INSTRUCTIONComputer Instruction

Computer classes: Mondays 10 a.m. at the Senior Center by appointment. Call (231)299-1552.

* * * * * * * * * *Conversational German

Tuesday, Sept 17 & 24, and Oct. 1 & 8, 2 p.m. at the senior center. These sessions will be the Oktoberfest music series.

AREA SUPPORT GROUP DIRECTORY

Manistee Area Caregiver Support Group

To enhance the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease & other dementias

1st Tuesday each monthMunson Healthcare Manistee

Education Center room 3The Alzheimer’s Association’s caregiver support groups are designed to provide emotional, education and social support for caregivers through their monthly meetings. They help develop methods and skills to solve problems. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally caring for their loved one struggling with dementia.

Contact Jane Chavalia(231) 944-5760 [email protected]

Dementia Support Group

Caring for a loved one who suffers with dementia can be difficult. This group aims to offer assistance and coping skills to assist you in this journey.There will be a meeting of the dementia support group on Thursday, Aug. 8, 3 p.m. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at city marina building, across the street from the senior center. Call for more info

723-6477

Parkinson’s Support GroupThe Parkinsons Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Jan. & Feb.) at 11 a.m. at West Shore Medical Center Education Center, room #1.

For info call: Sean Knudsen 517-554-6938

Linda Nickelson 690-5048

The Area Agency on Aging is offering three, free, 6-session workshops in October in Man-istee at the hospital.

Creating Confident Caregivers: Six-session, evidence-based program designed to help fam-ily caregivers of someone living with memory loss at home. Provides tools, strategies and activities to build the caregiv-er’s skills and knowledge. Stress reduction and self-care is emphasized. Respite care may be available.

Wednesdays, Oct 16-Nov 20 10am-12:00 Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

Education Center, Classroom 2

Diabetes PATH: Six-session, evidence-based program that uses interactive education, a variety of self-management tools (such as moni-toring, menu planning and stress reduction) and weekly goal-setting to empower participants to take a more active role in managing prediabetes or diabetes.

Wednesdays, Oct 16-Nov 20 1:30-4:00 pmMunson Healthcare Manistee Hospital


Chronic Pain PATH: Six-session, evidence-based program that uses interactive education, a variety of self-management tools (relaxation techniques, planning and pacing) and weekly goal-setting to empower participants to take a more active role in managing their chronic pain.

Wednesdays, Oct 16-Nov 20 5:30-8:00 pmMunson Healthcare Manistee Hospital


Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-442-1713 to register or for more information, or visit online at www.aaanm.org/workshop-registration

30Chicken lasagnaStewed tomatoes

PeasBanana muffin

Mandarin oranges

9Pork chop

Mashed potatoesPeas & carrots

ApplesauceRoll

16Turkey

Mashed potatoesSliced carrots

Cranberry sauceRoll

23Creamed chipped

beefMashed potatoes

BeetsTropical fruit

Bread

24Braised beef over noodlesCauliflowerGreen beans

CookieMixed fruit

25Chicken sandwich

Tater totsColeslaw

Pears

26 Shepherd’s pie

Mashed potatoesWax beans

PeachesRoll

27Spaghetti w/Italian

meatballsItalian veg

Tossed saladPineapple tidbits

Garlic roll

17Ham

Sweet potatoesGreen beans

Pineapple chunksBread

18Meat lasagna

Italian vegTossed saladDark cherries

Garlic roll

19Honey mustard

chickenAu gratin potatoes

SquashApplesauce

Roll

20Potato crunch

pollackBaked potato

PeasFresh orange

Brownie

10 Ranch chicken

Cheezy potatoesCorn

Mandarin orangesRoll

11BBQ meatballs

Brown riceBroccoli

Wax beansJello w/fruit

12Salisbury steak

Mashed potatoesCauliflower

PeachesRoll

13Macaroni & cheeseStewed tomatoesBrussels sprouts

Fruit cocktail

2Labor Day

Meals on Wheels is closed

No meals today.

3Beef pot roast

Mashed potatoesGreen beansTropical fruit

Roll

4Sloppy Joeon a bun

Seasoned potatoesBaked beansWatermelon

5Sausage w/pep-pers & onionsBaked potatoSliced carrots

Bread

6Chicken ala kingMashed potatoes

BeetsCinnamon muffin

Pears

September 2019 ~ Meals on Wheels Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Manistee County Meals on Wheels

mealsites

OnekamaFarr Center

M-W-F

WellstonNorman Twp. hall

T, Th

MarillaMarilla Twp. hall

Wed.Menu subject to change

September 2019 ~ Calendar of Events

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309 Exercise10 Strut10 Computer/cellphone help 11 Social hourNoon meal6 Pinochle

99 Exercise 10 Strut10 Computer/cell help11 1st Responder Open HouseNoon meal6 Pinochle

169 Exercise10 Strut10 Comp/cellphone help 11 Social hourNoon meal6 Pinochle

239 Exercise9:30 Cards & Coffee10 Strut10 Comp/cellph help 11 Social hourNoon meal12:30 Police Talk6 PinochleFalls prevention day

2410 Sit & get fit 11 Strumming w/SonnyNoon meal1 Bridge2 German

259 Exercise10 Losing it11 Fun bingo w/PaulineNoon meal4 Puzzle Contest & Pizza

26 10 Sit & get fit (m)10:30 Game day/Cribbage11 Social hour11:30 Carrie/Roger11:30 Chair yoga (m)Noon meal1:30 Floral Design class (m)

2711 Social hourNoon meal12:30 Painting w/Joann

1710 Sit & get fit 11 Toe Tapping Tues.Noon meal1 Bridge2 German

189 Exercise10 Losing it10:30 Notable Women of Manistee11 Fun bingo w/MarkSeptember birthdaysNoon meal3:30 Photo group

199 SVS Training (m)10 Sit & get fit10:30 Game day/Cribb11 Social hour11:30 Chair yoga (m)11:30 Eyeglass clinicNoon meal1 Book club 2 HolistiCare program (m)

209-11 Senior food bank9 BP clinic11 Social hourNoon meal

10 10 Sit & get fit 11 Strumming w/SonnyAttorney servicesNoon meal1 Bridge2 MCCOA Board mtg

119 Exercise10 Losing it10:30 am Foot Clinic11 Fun bingoNoon meal2 Odyssey start up

1210 Sit & get fit (m)10:30 Game day/Cribb11 Social hour11 Karaoke Day11:30 Chair yoga (m)Noon meal3 Dementia supp (m)

1310 Copemish Senior Fun Day10-3 Garage Sale Wagoner Center11 Social hourNoon meal12:30 Talent Show

2Labor DaySenior Center Closed

3 10 Sit & get fit11 Toe Tapping Tues.Noon meal1 Bridge

49 Exercise10 Losing it11 Fun bingoNoon meal

510 Sit & get fit (m)10:30 Game day10:30 Cribbage11 Social hour11:30 Chair yoga (m)Noon meal

610 BP clinic11 Produce bingo w/Chief KozalNoon meal

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Be sure to check page 4 to see weekly happenings throughout the county.

Calendar events subject to change

8 Grandparents Day

(m) = City Marina Building

14 Garage Sale Wagoner Center 10-3

September iS NatioNal SeNior CeNter moNth

Manistee County Council on Aging457 River St. ~ Manistee, MI 49660

Phone: (231) 723-6477 Toll Free: (888) 723-9060 Fax: (231) 723-1640Serving the senior citizens of Manistee County

Senior citizens of today are just as vibrant, mobile, engaged and seeking fellowship as their younger counterparts. Aging, it’s everyone’s future. Stay active • Stay informed • Stay involved

manisteecountycoa.com www.facebook.com/ManisteeCountyCouncilOnAging

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Copies of

Doc: Inspirational Stories of an Officer

and a Gentlemanare available

at the senior center.

$20 each. Add $5 for postage to mail book.

100% of all book sales go to support the new Wagoner

Community Center

Manistee Senior Center

Talent ShowFriday, Sept. 13 ~ 12:30 p.m.

Show off your talent! Show us what you’ve got!

Sign up at the Senior Center.Call for more info

723-6477

Fri., Sept. 27 12:30 p.m.

$35/seniors $40 under 60Manistee Senior Center

Call 723-6477 to sign up

Canvas Painting Class w/Joann from artful Creations

floral Design Classwith

gloria’s floral garDenthur., sePt. 26 1:30 P.m.at the City marina BlDg.

Call the senior Center to sign uP

723-6477

Notable WomeN from maNistee’s Past

presented by:Mark Fedder, director of the

Manistee County Historical Museum

Wed., Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m.Manistee Senior Center

Benefit GaraGe Sale

for the WaGoner

Community Center

fri & Sat

Sept. 13 & 1410-3

at the Wagoner Center,

260 St. Mary’s Pkwy

&At Rosie’s Place in Bear Lake

Thur, Sept 12 11 a.m. ~ $7/personTransportation provided.

Call the senior center to sign up. 723-6477

Manistee County COA457 River St.Manistee, MI 49660

August HappeningsCopemish seniors concentrate during Senior Fun Day bingo. The Manistee Lions Club makes a donation to the Wagoner Center. Sarah shows Ken and Susan from Meijer plans for the Wagoner Center, as Meijer presents a very large donation for the senior food pantry.

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