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The Senior Connection

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Newsletter

May 2019

VOLUME 6 ISSUE 5

It’s Tulip Time! Trip Details on Page 7

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging

Three Rivers Community Center

103 S. Douglas Avenue Three Rivers, MI 49093

269-279-8083 1-800-641-9899 8am - 4pm (M-F)

Oaks Enrichment Center

306 N. Franks Avenue

Sturgis, MI 49091 269-279-8083

1-800-641-9899 8am - 4pm (M-F)

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HOLIDAY CLOSING

The COA will be closed

Monday, May 27 for

Memorial Day

From the Director...

Tim

The COA has a lot of great events scheduled in May, if you’re looking for something new to try

or just want to get out of the house, visit one of our enrichment centers and learn how the

COA keeps St. Joseph County seniors flourishing.

The construction of the Rivers Enrichment Center and Residence continues to move along on

schedule. The community support for this unique project has been great; we appreciate the

questions and excitement that the project has generated. 23 of our 46 apartments are pre-

leased and these seniors are excited to move in! That means that we still have 23 apartments

available for other seniors who may be interested, if you are considering simplifying and are

interested in an apartment, please give us a call. A model apartment will be available the

second week in May and we’ll schedule a time to see it for those interested in leasing an

apartment. Here’s a couple photos of our progress:

Senior Advisory

Council Meetings 9:00 am

Sturgis - Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Light refreshments will be served.

Meeting minutes can be found at

each center and on the COA website

www.sjccoa.com

Any senior is welcome to attend!

Severe Weather Closings

To find out if the COA will be closed during

severe weather, we suggest you obtain

information from the following radio

and television stations:

WLKM AM 1510

WLKM FM 96

WBET FM 99.3

WWMT (CBS)

WOOD (NBC)

WOTV (ABC)

The COA is supported by funds from:

Administration on Aging

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging

Branch-St. Joseph County Area Agency on Aging lllC

St. Joseph County Senior Millage

Older American’s Act

Older Michiganian’s Act

Donations

The COA complies with Title Vl of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Mother’s Day

Celebration!

Join us on Friday, May 10 for a special

program for our mothers. We will have a

flute quartet playing at 10 a.m. in Three

Rivers and while you are enjoying the

music, stop by for a free hand massage and

a special treat. We also will have some

information on essential oils and ways you can use them.

The same program will take place at 1 p.m. in Sturgis.

If you would like to attend, please sign up with Kim in Three Rivers or Alex in Sturgis

just to ensure we have enough treats for everyone.

COA & Gail Andrus

Travel Offering

Canada Trip

Gail Andrus Travel is offering a trip to

our members to see “Billy Elliot” in

Stratford, Ontario followed by a visit to

Toronto to see another show called

“Rock the City” at the Famous People

Players.

The trip will take place October 15-17,

2019 and flyers with all the are located

in each center.

The bus will pick up COA members at

the Meijer in Three Rivers at 6 a.m. on

Tuesday, Oct. 15 and is scheduled to

return home around 8 p.m. on Oct. 17.

If you would like more information,

please contact Gail Andrus Travel

directly at (616) 363-9835.

Which Horse

Will Win?

It’s that time of year again!

The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 4.

On Friday, May 3, we’ll have ballots

at all of our sites.

Feel free to take a guess at which

horse will win!

A small prize will be awarded

to anyone who guesses correctly!

May Culture

Celebration

We’re going to France!

Two things that France is most known for are wine and

cheese! We’re going to introduce you to some French

cheeses and pair it with different kinds of juice.

We will be doing this at both centers directly before lunch is served (Around 11:45 a.m.)

If you would like to participate in the Cheese and Juice Pairing, please RSVP to

Alex in Sturgis or Kim in Three Rivers.

If you are planning to stay for lunch - and we would love

to have you - sign up for lunch as you normally do by

using the sign-in book at

either center.

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5 May Dinner

Night Out

WHEN: Wednesday, May 29

WHERE: Radiant Life Church,

907 N. Nottawa, Sturgis

TIME: 5:00 p.m.

Menu will be posted at both centers

by May 1.

Tickets are $10 per person and must

be purchased by Wed., May 22.

If you would like a bus ride from the

Three Rivers COA to the church,

please let Kim in Reception know

ASAP. (13 seats available)

VOLUNTEER Spotlight

Amber is a COA aide providing homemaking, personal care and respite care to our seniors in their homes. Amber is a mother of two teenagers and is currently finishing up her bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

She says that the best part about working for the COA is that she loves to help people any way she can, and she finds value in helping seniors stay independent in their homes.

We appreciate Amber being available to substitute for clients in need of services on short notice as well as her availability to help teach new staff!

Our in home aides are making a difference in the lives of seniors everyday by providing exceptional services. Thank you for all your hard work Amber, we appreciate you!

AIDE ACCOLADE Amber Canfield

Spend a few minutes talking to Three Rivers resident Mary Bennett and a few things become obvious. Mary loves her community, the COA

and most of all she loves her family.

A longtime resident of Three Rivers, Mary has volunteered or been involved with just about every organization

in the community, from the Three Rivers Hospital Auxiliary to the schools, to local theater, to the Commission

on Aging. Mary volunteers often at the COA, especially helping out in the kitchen and with Bingo.

“I like to help wherever they need help,” she said.

And she especially enjoys helping out at the COA because of all that it has to offer.

“I really enjoy the people here,” she noted. “And I love all the activities and exercise classes that are available.”

Volunteering comes naturally to her Mary said because she likes people so much and it keeps her busy.

“I get a lot of satisfaction from helping out because the people I help have so much to give to me,” she said.

“I love hearing their stories of their past and what their life was like.”

And, she added, it means a lot to her to give back to organizations that helped her when she needed support.

When she isn’t volunteering or going to see local theater productions, Mary can be found visiting her children, including 13 grandchildren

and one great grandchild.

Thanks for all you do to help the COA and the surrounding community Mary. We are lucky to have you!

May Movies - Staff Picks! May 1 - Alpha (chosen by Kim - our Three Rivers receptionist)

In the prehistoric past, a young man struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe during a buffalo

hunt. He finds a similarly lost wolf companion and starts a friendship that would change humanity.

Kim says she loved this movie because she loves wolves and it has a great ending.

May 8 - The Sound of Music (chosen by Tim - our CEO)

A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a

Naval officer widower.

Tim says he loves this movie not only because it’s a great story with wonderful music,

but because he watched it every Christmas with his Grandma.

May 15 - A Few Good Men (chosen by Ruth - our Life Enrichment Manager)

Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, played by Tom Cruise, defends Marines

accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.

Ruth says she loves this movie because it is a great story with wonderful acting.

She loves good courtroom dramas.

May 22 - Les Miserables (chosen by Serena - our Meals on Wheels Coordinator)

Jean Valjean, known as Prisoner 24601, is released from prison and breaks parole to create a new life for himself while

evading the grip of the persistent Inspector Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches resolution

against the background of the June Rebellion.

Serena says she first read the book and then saw the movie and loved it. She loves musicals.

May 29 - Mary Poppins (chose by Nicki - our Residential Services Manager)

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become

closer to their father.

Nicki says she loves this movie and remembers watching it often as a child

Movies begin at 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday in Three Rivers.

Popcorn provided.

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Give Your Noodle a Workout!

Join the Brain Train Klub All are welcome to participate in our Brain Train Klub -

an engaging and interactive session that works on

strengthening your memory, waking up your brain and

keeping it as alert as possible. Keryl Conkright, RN,

leads the program on the third Wednesday of the

month - May 15.

The program is free and everyone is welcome to

participate and will be offered through June. The class

will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at our Three Rivers

center. If you would like to participate, sign up with our

receptionist in Three Rivers.

May Means it’s Tulip Time! Tulip Time Festival - Holland, MI - Tuesday, May 7

We’re going to Holland for the Tulip Time Festival. Our trip will include brunch and a show followed by a guided tour around

Holland on our bus. Enjoy a delightful brunch featuring a variety of traditional Dutch and American foods, coupled with a one-hour show.

The show features Ah! Men, four of West Michigan's strongest male vocalists, who will create fond musical memories for all.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 7

TIME: Departs from Sturgis at 7:45 a.m. and from Three Rivers at 8:30 a.m. We should arrive back in Three Rivers

around 5:45 p.m. and in Sturgis around 6:30 p.m.

COST: $50 per person

Firekeepers Casino - Tuesday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 28

Please let Alex or Kim know which date you prefer when making your reservation.

We will depart from Sturgis at 7 a.m. and from Three Rivers at 7:45 a.m. We should arrive in plenty of time for a breakfast buffet that costs $5 - you are responsible for paying for your breakfast. We will depart from Firekeepers at 2:00 p.m. and should arrive in Three Rivers by 3:00 p.m. and Sturgis by 3:45 p.m.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 21 or Tuesday, May 28

COST: $5.00

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Members of the COA Sew & Sews have been busy making quilts that

they donated to Sturgis Hospital. The quilts are given to senior patients

as well as patients who are at the hospital for infusion treatments. The

patients are able to take the quilts home with them. What a wonderful

idea! So far, the group has donated 12 quilts and is working on more.

Pictured from left to right are Betty Persons, Chianne Vaughan and

Diana Strudwick. Not pictured are Mary Ellen Blasius and Pat Reed,

both also helped to make the quilts.

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Easter Baskets for Veterans A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who donated items for the Easter baskets for Veterans.

Between Three Rivers and Sturgis more than 100 baskets were given to veterans living in

St. Joe County and to veterans at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek.

Thank you to Carol and George Hagenbuch for donating the baskets that were filled in

Three Rivers! Thanks to everyone who helped to fill the baskets including: Paula Ballard,

Mary Bennett, Beverly Mount, Stella Reed, Kim Walker, and Ken Kemp.

And finally, thanks to Stoney Summey at the St. Joe County Veterans Affairs Office for his

help in delivering baskets to veterans in the county and to Dixie from the Sturgis VFW for

taking all the Sturgis baskets to the VA in Battle Creek. It was a great team effort and our

veterans were delighted to be thought of during the Easter holiday.

COA and Local Travel Agency Offering Trip to Ark Encounter & Creation Museum

B&D Travel in Sturgis is offering a trip to the Ark Encounter & Creation Museum from September 9-13. The COA can offer transportation

for up to 14 people from our Three Rivers site to Otsego, which is where the trip departs from. The cost is $622 per person, double

occupancy for five days, four nights and includes four nights of lodging, eight meals, admission to the Ark Encounter and the Creation

Museum. It also includes admission to the Newport Aquarium and an afternoon riverboat cruise along the Ohio River.

Flyers with all the details about the trip are located at our Reception Desk in Three Rivers and Sturgis. To make reservations, contact B&D

Travel directly at (269) 651-3780 and let them know you are from the COA. If you would like transportation from the Three Rivers COA to

Otsego, you must reserve your spot on the COA bus by contacting Alex in Sturgis or Kim in Three Rivers.

COA Welcomes

New Receptionist Please take a minute to welcome

Kim Hironimus to the COA team.

Kim is our receptionist in Three

Rivers and she joined us on March

19. After more than a month at the

COA, Kim said she is enjoying her

new position

very much.

“I love

meeting all

the familiar

faces and

learning a

little about

each one,”

she said.

When not at

work, Kim

likes to work in her yard. She and

her husband, Todd, moved to Three

Rivers from Mokena, Illinois to be

closer to their son and daughter-in-

law who live in Ypsilanti.

Welcome Kim!

MMAP Counseling

The COA offers free health benefits

counseling services to residents. Our goal is

to help Michigan’s Medicare beneficiaries

find their way through the health benefits

maze.

Our goal is to educate, counsel and empower

Michigan’s older adults and individuals with

disabilities, and those who serve them, so

that they can make informed health benefit

decisions.

To make an appointment, please call the COA

at 269-279-8083.

The MMAP hotline is 1-800-803-7174.

COA ACTIVITIES Check monthly calendars for dates!

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WELLNESS

Blood Pressure Screening

Three Rivers: Fridays

(10am - 11am)

Sturgis: First and Third Mondays

(11:30am - Noon)

Blood Sugar Screening Three Rivers: Third Friday of the Month

May 17

(10am - 11am)

Brain Train Klub

Three Rivers: Wednesday, May 15

(9:30 am - 11 am)

Call 279-8083 to reserve your spot!

More details on Page 7

SOCIAL

Breakfast Club Social Group

Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at

a local restaurant. Must be meal-ticket

eligible - please register at COA. Must pay

for non-COA menu items. Check the Three

Rivers monthly calendar for date and

restaurant location.

9 a.m.

COA Book Club

The Three Rivers Book Club meets on the

second Thursday of each month in Three

Rivers. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP with

Pat if you are planning on participating.

Thursday, May 9

The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman

(12pm - 1pm)

The Sturgis Book Club meets on the third

Thursday of each month at 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 16

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

(3pm - 4pm)

SERVICES

Foot Clinic Sturgis: Tuesday, May 21

9:30 am

Please call the COA to schedule an

appointment at (269) 279-8083.Please

bring your Medicare card to show Dr. Jack.

If you do not have Medicare, there is a $10

charge for the visit.

Hearing Assessment Three Rivers: Tuesday, May 14

(9:00 am - Noon)


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SOCIAL

Potluck Bingo Sturgis: Third Wednesday of every month

May 15

(4:45 pm)

Please arrive before 5 pm after which the

doors will be secured for the night. The

meal and Bingo will follow shortly

thereafter. Bring a dish to pass.

Quilt & Sew Enjoy some social time while creating

some of your favorite sewing & knitting

items. Bring your supplies and get ready to

sew in a welcoming fun environment.

Three Rivers: Wednesdays

(1pm - 4:30pm)

Sturgis: Tuesdays

(1pm - 4pm)

Movie Club Three Rivers: Wednesdays

(1pm)

Popcorn or other treats provided

See Page 6 for this month’s movie

selections.

Dinner Night Out Wednesday, May 29

Radiant Life Church in Sturgis

5pm

Tickets are $10 per person

RSVP by May 22

Menu will be posted by May 1.

SUPPORT

Grief Support Group

Facilitated by Kelli Poortenga of Reverence Hospice

Three Rivers: Second Wednesday of each month - May 8 (10 am - Noon)

Sturgis: Fourth Wednesday of each month - May 22 (10am - Noon)

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Three Rivers: First Tuesday of the month (6pm - 7:30pm)

Thurston Cares Adult Caregivers Support Group

Sturgis: Second Tuesday of the month Refreshments provided and respite is available. Call 269-503-7800 to register. (2pm)

Kinship Care Support Group A support group for grandparents and other relative caregivers raising grandchildren.

Meets on the third Thursday of the month (6pm - 8pm)

Thursday, May 16 Centreville United Methodist Church 305 E. Main Street, Centreville Please RSVP for Kinship Care Meetings -assistance with childcare, guest speakers, sharing and caring. For more information, call 269-858-5704.

Technology Help is

Available at the

COA!

If you have any questions

related to your computer or a

mobile device, such as a smart phone or

iPad, perhaps we can help! Whether you

need help turning things on, navigating the

Internet, sending photos, questions about

your email, or questions about Facebook

and other social media sites, we can try to

assist you. All we ask is that you call our

receptionist in Sturgis to make an

appointment. Tech Time takes place in

Sturgis the first Tuesday of each month and

every Friday.

Questions? Give Sam a call at the COA at

(269) 279-8083.

Sturgis: First Tuesday of the month

10am - Noon & 1 pm - 4pm

Fridays

10am - Noon & 1 pm - 4pm

Call 279-8083 to make an appointment.

EDUCATIONAL


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Fit After Sixty This fun and upbeat class will feature lots of movement with music to help participants increase muscular strength and range of motion. It also will help strengthen their skills for daily activities. A variety of equip-ment will be utilized in this class as it will be very similar to a Silver Sneakers Classic pro-gram. Sturgis: Tuesdays & Fridays (10am - 11am) Instructor: Marge Perech

Line Dancing Sturgis: Mondays with Richard

(2pm - 4pm)

Three Rivers: Fridays with Julie

(9:30am - 10:30am)

FITNESS FITNESS

We’ve Got the Beat:

Cardio Drumming Three Rivers: Mondays & Thursdays

(9:30am - 10:30am)

Sturgis: Wednesdays & Fridays

(2pm - 3pm)

This fun, upbeat class can be done

standing or seated. It uses large exercise

balls and sticks and is sure to put a smile

on your face!

FITNESS

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Take part in low impact exercise for those with arthritis or related conditions. Class designed to help mobility. Instruc-tors Cathy Taylor and Diane Markus are both Certified AFEP Instructors. (Evidence Based) Cathy teaches classes in Three Rivers and Diane teaches in Sturgis. Three Rivers: Tuesdays & Thursdays (11am - 12pm) Sturgis: Tuesdays & Thursdays (9am - 10am)

Balance Exercise Our trained instructors will take you through low-impact exercises designed for everyone. Three Rivers: M-W-F (11am - Noon) Instructors: Donna Dick & Thelma James Sturgis: Mondays and Thursdays (10am - 11am) Tuesdays (2pm - 3pm) Instructor: Marge Perech

Tai Chi Sturgis: Thursdays

(2pm - 3pm)

Ed Kehoe of Kehoe Martial Arts is the

instructor. This session ends May 23.

Zumba Gold®

Three Rivers: Mondays & Thursdays

(2pm - 3pm) NEW TIME!

Instructor: Lynn Zeiler

Chair Yoga

Three Rivers: Mondays & Thursdays

(1pm - 1:45pm) NEW TIME!

Instructor: Lynn Zeiler

Sturgis: Wednesdays

(3pm - 4pm)

Instructor: Kathleen Yeckley

Say YES! To Weights Three Rivers: Tuesdays

(10:15 am - 10:45 am)

Instructor: Cathy Taylor

Flexible You Three Rivers: Wednesdays

(9:30am - 10:30am)

This class will feature stretching exercises

done on the floor on mats to increase

flexibility and range of motion

Instructor: Cathy Taylor Three Rivers HealthTRAC Aqua Fit A shallow water workout using a variety of tools to improve strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and range of motion. Perfect for all levels and non-swimmers. Wednesdays (10am -10:45am)


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ARTS AND CRAFTS

Quick Stitch Project A patriotic, embellished 18" reversible basket napkin - perfect for entertaining

during the summer holidays. WHEN: Thursday, May 9

WHERE: Sturgis Enrichment Center

TIME: 10 a.m.

RSVP: 279-8083 to Alex

Learn How to Make Your Own Perfume! This month we will teach you how to make perfume using essential oils.

This makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift for yourself or for someone who deserves a special treat.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 8 - Sturgis

Thursday, May 9 - Three Rivers

TIME: 10 a.m.

COST: Donations Welcome!

Please RSVP by contacting Alex in Sturgis

or Kim in Three Rivers.

Make Your Own Greeting Cards! Learn how to make beautiful greeting cards with instructor Adela

Rose. Classes are offered in Three Rivers and Sturgis and cost only

$10, which includes instruction and all supplies.

To register, call and let us know whether you are taking the class in

Three Rivers or Sturgis. Payment is made to the instructor on the

day of the class.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15 - Three Rivers

Wednesday, May 22 - Sturgis

TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon

COST: $10

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

9:30am - Flexible You

11am - Balance Exercise

1pm - Cribbage

1pm - Sewing, Quilting

1pm - Dominoes/Mah Jongg

1pm - Movie

2

9:30am - Cardio Drumming

11am - Arthritis Exercise

1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

3

9:30 - Line Dancing

10am - Blood Pressure Check


12:45pm - Bingo & 50/50 (KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Cinco De Mayo Buffet

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1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

7 10:15am - Say YES to Weights


1pm - Bingo & 50/50

1pm - Board Games/Euchre

6pm - Alzheimer’s Assoc.

Caregiver Support Group

TULIP TIME TRIP

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9:30 am - Flexible You

10am - Grief Support

Group


1pm - Cribbage


1pm - Mah Jongg/Dominoes

1pm - Movie

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10am - Perfume Craft


Noon - COA Book Club 1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

10 9:30am - Line Dancing

10am - Mother’s Day

Celebration



12:45pm - Bingo & 50/50 (KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Mother’s Day Buffet

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1pm - Bridge

1 pm - Bunco

1pm - Hand and Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

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9am - Hearing Assessment

10:15am - Say YES to Weights


1pm - Bingo & 50/50


15


9:30am - BRAIN TRAIN

KLUB

10am - Granma’s Greetings 11am - Balance Exercise

1pm - Cribbage



1pm - Movie

16 9:30am - Cardio Drumming

10am - Fall Prevention

Talk


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

6pm - Kinship Care Support

Group Mtg.Centreville UMC

17

9:30am - Line Dancing

10am - Blood Sugar Screening



12:45pm - Bingo & 50/50 (KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Baked Potato & Chili Bar

20



1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

21



1pm - Bingo & 50/50


FIREKEEPERS TRIP

22 9:30am Flexible You


11:45am - FRENCH

CULTURE

CELEBRATION 1pm - Cribbage



1pm - Movie

23



1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

24

9:30 - Line Dancing



12:45pm - Bingo & 50/50 (KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Memorial Day Buffet

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COA CLOSED

MEMORIAL DAY

HOLIDAY

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9am - Breakfast Club -

Country Table



1pm - Bingo & 50/50


FIREKEEPERS TRIP

29



1pm - Cribbage



1pm - Movie

DINNER NIGHT OUT

30



1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

1pm - Chair Yoga

2pm - Zumba Gold

31

9:30 - Line Dancing



12pm - Birthday Cake

12:45pm - Bingo & 50/50 (KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Soup & Salad Bar

MAY Activities CALENDAR Three Rivers & Klines

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

1pm - Cribbage & Euchre

2pm - Cardio Drumming

3pm - Chair Yoga

2

9am - Smooth Moves


12:30pm - Bingo

1pm - Hand & Foot

2pm - Tai Chi

7pm - Duplicate Bridge

3 8:30am - Pinochle

10am - Fit after Sixty

10am - Noon - Tech Time

1pm - 4pm - Tech Time



6 10am - Balance Exercise

11:30am - Blood Pressure

12:30pm - Bingo

2pm - Line Dancing

7 8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

10am - Fit After Sixty

1pm - Sewing

2pm - Balance Exercise

TULIP TIME TRIP

8

10am - Perfume Craft

12:30pm - Kirsh Bingo



3pm - Chair Yoga

9

9am - Smooth Moves

10am - Quick Stitch Project 10am - Balance Exercise

12:30pm - Bingo

1pm - Hand & Foot

1pm - Aging Mastery Class

2pm - Tai Chi


10 8:30am - Pinochle



1pm - Mother’s Day

Celebration




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12:30pm - Bingo

2pm - Line Dancing

14

8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves


1pm - Sewing


2pm - TC Support Group

15


1:30pm - COA Advisory

Board Meeting


3pm - Chair Yoga

4:45pm - Potluck Bingo

16

9am - Smooth Moves


12:30pm - Bingo

1pm - Hand & Foot


2pm - Tai Chi

3pm - COA Book Club 6pm - Kinship Care Support

Group Mtg. Centreville UMC


17

8:30am - Pinochle






20 10am - Balance Exercise

11:30am - Blood Pressure

12:30pm - Bingo

2pm - Line Dancing

21

8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Senior Advisory

Council Meeting

9am - Smooth Moves

9:30am - Foot Doctor


1pm - Sewing


FIREKEEPERS TRIP

22

10am - Grief Support Group

10am - Granma’s Greetings

11:45am - FRENCH

CULTURE CELEBRATION



3pm - Chair Yoga

23


12:30pm - Bingo

1pm - Hand & Foot


2pm - Tai Chi


24

8:30am - Pinochle





Memorial Day Buffet

27

COA CLOSED

MEMORIAL DAY

HOLIDAY

28

8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves


1pm - Sewing


FIREKEEPERS TRIP

29

11am - Fall Prevention Talk



3pm - Chair Yoga

5pm - DINNER NIGHT OUT

30


12:30pm - Bingo

1pm - Hand & Foot


31

8:30am - Pinochle





Soup & Salad Bar

MAY Activities CALENDAR - Sturgis

Wednesday, May 1

Thursday, May 2

Friday, May 3

Monday, May 6

Tuesday, May 7

Wednesday, May 8

Thursday, May 9

Friday, May 10

Monday, May 13

Tuesday, May 14

Wednesday, May 15

Thursday, May 16

Friday, May 17

Monday, May 20

Tuesday, May 21

Wednesday, May 22

Thursday, May 23

Friday, May 24

Monday, May 27

Tuesday, May 28

Wednesday, May 29

Thursday, May 30

Friday, May 31

Chicken & Noodles, Tossed Salad, Key West Veggies

Honey Mustard Pork Loin, Baked Potato, Green Beans


Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti, Italian Blend Veggies

Herb Crusted Fish, Rice Pilaf, Coleslaw, Oranges

Mushroom Burger, Potato Wedges, Tomato Cuke Salad

Potato Soup, Ham & Cheese Sliders, Blueberry Crisp


Tuna Noodle Casserole, Peas w/ Pearl Onions, Berries

Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Capri Blend Veggies

Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

Chicken Marsala, Brown Rice, Zucchini/Tomato/Onion


Philly Cheesesteak, Potato Wedges, Coleslaw

Pulled Pork, German Potato Salad, Baked Beans

Hawaiian Chicken, Rice, Asian Blend Veggies

Goulash, Normandy Blend Veggie, Tossed Salad

Memorial Day Buffet

Closed for Holiday

Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo over Noodles, Cherry Crisp

French Cultural Celebration

Pepper Steak over Rice, Key West Blend Veggie

Soup & Salad Bar

Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals Menu

MAY

DATE HOME DELIVERED MENU ENTREE CONGREGATE MENU ENTREE

Sausage Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Browns, Tossed Salad

Pork & Zesty Orange Rice, Peas, Carrots

Florentine Stuffed Shells, Northern Beans, Orange

Beef Patty & Onion Gravy, Potatoes, Broccoli

Chicken Cacciatore Tenders, Asparagus, Hash Browns

Breaded Fish & Spinach Alfredo Sauce, Sweet Potatoes

Cheese Lasagna, Whole Kernel Corn, Green Beans

Chicken & Penne Pasta Alfredo, Corn with Peppers

Breaded Chicken Patty, Spring Vegetable, Applesauce

Breakfast Scramble, Hash Browns, Asparagus, Banana

Chipotle Meatloaf, Redskin Potatoes, Green Beans

Creamy Chicken & Waffle, Four Seasons Vegetables

Pork Patty & BBQ Sauce, Whole Kernel Corn, Potatoes

Cheese Manicotti & Alfredo Sauce, Broccoli, Mix Fruit

Fish Wedge, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Pears

Beef Strips & Orange Rice, Corn W/Peppers, Oranges

Ham & Cheese Frittata, Broccoli, Applesauce

Chicken & New Orleans Style Rice, Sweet Potatoes

Closed for Holiday

Chicken Tenders over Zesty Orange Rice, Kidney Beans

Beef Patty over Cheesy Chipotle Rice, Corn, Broccoli

Pork Pizzaiola, Asparagus, Carrots, Orange

Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Banana, Roll

Join us for Lunch *Call the COA to reserve your lunch at Three Rivers, Klines or Sturgis.

*Meals are served with side dishes and milk, to provide 1/3 the Recommended Daily Allowances for adults 60+

Kline’s Resort

269-279-8083

Fridays @ Noon

22260 Kline’s Resort Rd.

Three Rivers, MI 49093

Three Rivers

Community Center

269-279-8083

Monday-Friday @ Noon

103 S. Douglas Avenue


Enrichment Center

269-279-8083

Monday-Friday @ Noon

306 N. Franks Avenue

Sturgis, MI 49091

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The COA offers lunch on the

first and third Friday of each

month in Colon at Mystic

Grove Apartments. Any COA

member is welcome.

The Senior Connection

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Newsletter

The Senior Connection St. Joseph County Commission on Aging



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