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Senior MoMentSManistee County Council on Aging

Issue: April 2018

By Sarah HowardExecutive Director

Happy Spring! April 1st is not only April Fool’s day but also Easter this year. I hope you and your family can spend time together for the holiday. I know Easter is so much more than candy and bunnies but when you have little kids around it is all about Easter eggs and treats. April 1st is my sweet son Jack’s 23rd birthday and I hope he will be able to be home with us for his birthday and Easter. After he gradu-ated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette in December he headed to Denver Colorado on January 1st to teach reading to at-risk kids from kindergarten to 3rd grade, and is really enjoying life. I am praying everything works out so he can be home for a couple of days. I would be the happi-est mom around. You know, like all moms, I just want my family together for the holidays and special days. I know my kids are all grown up but they will always be my babies no mat-ter how old they get. My month of March was filled with a lot of visits to the hospital and doctors’ offices. Not for me but for family. My mom, sister, and grandson all got this terrible influenza B that is going around and were sick for a couple of weeks. My grand-daughter Adeline had an ear infection, then, my grandson Milo took a tumble at our house and cut his little eyelid and had to get the cut glued together. The Senior Center hasn’t been spared when it came to the flu. A couple of the employees have been really sick and several of the seniors have had bouts with this terrible germ. Accord-ing to everyone, good handwashing is one of the best ways to keep the flu at bay. I want to thank everyone at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital and all of the physicians for all of the care you have given everyone this flu season. This month we have some fun programs and activities to look forward to. If you like to try new ways to have fun, stay active or even

learn something new, the Senior Center is the place to be. We have a wonderful group who will be calling Produce Bingo on Friday, April 6th. The Manistee Area Leadership Program is planning one amazing day of service to support our community. They will be at the Senior Center to explain the program and let everyone know how they can help or get help during this great program. Don’t miss this important fun day. We have also had a group of 6 seniors who are participating in the Senior Odyssey in Grand Rapids on Saturday, April 14th. If we can get a group together, I think we should go down to Grand Rapids and cheer on this fun and inter-esting program. Let me know if you want to go so I can make arrangements. We have our annual Senior Craft Show on

Saturday, April 21. We still have a couple of tables for crafters if you are interested. If you are a shopper, we have some of the best crafters around so come in and see what we have for Mother’s day, grandkids, or for yourself. It’s always a good time. The week of April 16 through the 20th is National Volunteer Week.

If you are at the Senior Center and you see one of our wonderful vol-unteers please let them know how much they mean to all of us. With-out our volunteers we wouldn’t be able to run the Senior Center and there are many, many organizations that wouldn’t be here without their volunteers. We appreciate what every

one of you do for us, you are wonder-ful, kind and caring people. Thank you

for sharing your lives with our staff and all of the seniors in Manistee County.

Get ready, we have “Wheelin’ & Dealin” with Johnny O on Tuesday, May 22nd at the Norman Township Community Center. There will be transportation from Manistee to Wellston, so get signed up and come to this extra fun day. I hope you can find something that looks inter-esting to get involved in during April.I hope you have a blessed Easter and a wonderful April. Remember to try something new!

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 MooreSecretary

Marlene McBride

Patty Spencer

Heather Volkema

Mary Kaye Wilkosz

News & Notes from Sarah

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Get involved with these activities!ServicesFoot Clinic: second Wednesday Next Foot Clinic: 10:30 a.m. on April 11.Senior Food Bank: third Friday January through November. Next Food Bank: 9 to 11 a.m. on April 20. Eyeglass Repair Clinic: third Thursday Next Eyeglass Clinic: 11 a.m. on April 19. Free Attorney Consultations: second Tuesday.Next attorney consultations: April 10. Call for an appointment Exercise OpportunitiesExercise Group: 9 to 9:30 a.m., Mon & WedSit & Get Fit (Manistee): 10 to 10:30 a.m., Tues & Thur

Sit & Get Fit (Onekama): 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., Mon & WedSit & Get Fit (Bear Lake): 10 to 11 a.m., Wed & FriBear Lake Methodist ChurchTai Chi: 2:30 p.m. Wed & FriSeated Tai Chi: 1 p.m. Thurs. Marina bldg.Indoor walking: 10 a.m. Wed & Fri (Marilla)Sweatin’ to the Oldies: 3:30 p.m. Mon. & Wed.Stretch & Strength for Seniors: 2:30 p.m. Wed. & Fri.

Fun & GamesBridge: 1 p.m., Tuesday (in season)Fun Bingo: 11 a.m., WednesdayProduce Bingo: first FridayNext Produce Bingo will be April 6.

“A gush of bird-song, a patter of dew, A cloud,

and a rainbow’s warning, Suddenly sunshine & perfect

blue-- An April day in the morning.”

― Harriet Prescott Spofford

Happy Birthday!Donna Clark 4/4Edna Holmberg 4/4Bea Hartman 4/5Jack Beall 4/6Dorothy Sarzynski 4/6Gary Block 4/6Marthea Brewer 4/9Marge Johnson 4/9Marcy Edel 4/9Floyd Korp 4/10Larry Keson 4/11Eunice Barbera 4/13Phylis Mikula 4/13Edith Parker 4/14Petro Jaskiw 4/15Tom Lind 4/16Lorien Adamski 4/17Phil Kuckhahn 4/17

Carl Mikolajczak 4/19Rob Doehne 4/19Carl Mikolajczak 4/19Arlene Jankowski 4/20Diana Dutkavich 4/20Anna Charlich 4/21Rhea Ostrowski 4/22Faye Keyes 4/27Phil Majestic 4/28David Bulliment 4/29Donald Pachesny 4/30

Happy Anniversary!

Rosemary & Ken Hesch 4/17Edna & Oakley Fitzhugh 4/27

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.

April Milestones

April Flower: Daisy or Sweet Pea

April Birthstone: Diamond

There are many days to commemo-rate in April: 4/3 is World Party day; 4/7 is Cara-mel Popcorn day; 4/11 is Eight Track Tape day; 4/12 is National Licorice day; 4/17 is Bat Appreciation day;

4/27 is Babe Ruth day.Welcome April!!

A small group of our friends accompanied Nancy to the Dempsey Manor for luncheon, tea and a tour.

Mayor Smith and mayor pro tem Zielinski talk to seniors about the new medical marijuana ordinance.

Barb Tarkowski chooses flowers during the floral arrangement class at Gloria’s Floral Garden.

Paula finds and paints these beautiful rocks. This young lady from Guyana, South America holds one she found in her town.

Our calendars were packed with activities in March, both fun and educational. The weather cooperated (most days).

Mary Lou and Jim enjoy the festivities on St. Paddy’s day at the Senior Center.

March Fun at the Senior Center

What’s going on around the county

WellstonTues. 10 am Sit & Get Fit

Thurs. 10 am Bingo

2nd Thurs of the month1 pm Jammers

(May-Oct.)

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 Walking

Bingo last Wed each month 11 am

Bear lakeWednesday 10 am

Sit & Get Fit

Friday 10 am Sit & Get Fit

Tai Chi Classesw/certified Tai Chi instructor

The Senior Center is offering a seated Tai Chi class Thursdays, at 1:00 p.m.Classes are taught by certified Tai Chi instructor Paula Barton.Classes are held at the City Marina building, across the street from the Senior Center.

• Free to Manistee County seniors 60 & over.

• $5/class for non-residents of the county and

participants under 60 years of age.

Call the Senior Center 723-6477 for more information.All trips must be paid for in advance. There will be a $10 non-refundable charge if you cancel your reservation.

MCCOA 2018 TRIP LISTApril4/27 Mystery Trip $40

May5/21-5/26 Branson TBA

June6/4-6/6 SS Badger/Oneida Casino TBA6/14 Tigers vs Twins $110

July7/30-8/1 SS Badger/Oneida Casino TBA

September9/19-9/25 Boston, Salem, Cape Ann TBA

October10/6-10/14 New Orleans TBA

Senior Odyssey encourages older adults to use their lifelong skills and knowledge in creative ways to keep their minds active and engaged. Partici-pants in Senior Odyssey tap into their personal wealth of knowledge and life experience, and share with their team members their ideas to solve creative problems.

The Senior Center team will be competing on Sat., April 14 in Grand Rapids.

Come support our group of exceptional seniors.

Call for more information

723-6477

Spring Craft Show

For more information, call the Senior Center at 723-6477Sponsored by the Manistee County Council on Aging

Saturday, April 2110 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Manistee Senior Center457 River St., Manistee

“Senior MoMentS” BecoMeS a world traveler

Monte, who lives in Guyana, South America reads “Senior Moments.” Breanna Fortin, (our own Nancy’s

daughter) who was traveling to Guyana on a dental mission trip shared copies of

the March issue of Senior Moments with one of her patients.

MANISTEE AREA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

1st Tuesday of the month ~ 10 a.m.Munson Manistee Hospital Education Center Room 1

Contact Mike Senters 723-2543 Ext. 112

Designed to provide emotional, educational & social support for caregivers. The group en-courages caregivers to maintain their own per-sonal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally caring for a loved one struggling with dementia.

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

For info call:Jeanne Lewis 299-1286

Linda Nickelson 690-5048

Come join our

Drum CirCleThurs., April 5, 11 a.m.

at the marina, across the street from the Senior Center

No prior experience necessary. Call 723-6477 for more info.

make Some Noise! Have Some Fun!Call 723-6477 for info.

No prior experience necessary. Call 723-6477 for more info.

Photography Group

will meet the 3rd Thursday of the

month at 3 pm atthe Senior Center

First assignment:Take cloud photos

For more info call the Senior Center at

723-6477

CommunicationPresentation

Friday, April 1312:30 p.m.

Tina Bowers from Living Solutions Centers

will present a program on communication.

This will be an afternoon filled with fun activities.Call the senior center to sign up. 723-6477

Celebrity bingo

Sharon from the Maples in Frankfort will be

joining us and sharing information about their facility. Then she will be our celebrity bingo caller.Come join us for the fun.

Wed., April 2510:30 a.m.

Photography Group

will meet the 3rd Thursday of the

month at 3 pm atthe Senior Center

First assignment:Take cloud photos

For more info call the Senior Center at

723-6477

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful vol-unteers who worked so hard during tax season to help our seniors file their income taxes. It was a great year and we are looking forward to another successful tax season next year.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

Hospice of Michigan is offering free blood pressure clinics at the Senior Center on the first and third Friday, each month. The dates for upcoming clinics are as follows:

Friday, April 6Friday, April 20Friday, May 4

Join the movement of people coming together as one county to make a real difference.

Friday, April 6 the Leadership Group from the Chamber will be at the senior center to tell you more about the “Big Day of Serving,” and explain how you can take part.

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Ham & potato casserole

Green beansSliced carrots

Cherry cobblerGarlic roll

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Veal picattaPotatoes red blissCinnamon maple

squashFresh fruit cup

Roll

16

Brats on bunPotatoes O’Brien

ColeslawDiced pears

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Turkey sausage w/gravy over biscuitCorn w/pimentoTapioca pudding

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ChiliGround bologna

sandwichCarrot raisin salad

Fruit whip

25

Sweet & sour porkGarden rice

Scalloped cornScandinavian almond

barRoll

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Chicken florentine pasta

Mixed vegetable Squash

Pistachio pudding

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Meals on Wheelsclosed today

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Chicken cacciatore over noodles

Fresh petite carrotsKey West vegetableMandarin oranges

Roll

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Salisbury steakAu gratin potatoes

Peas & carrotsIce cream

Roll

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Ground beef & cabbage soupChicken salad

sandwichMacaroni salad

Pears

20

Baked chickenCheezy potatoes

Garlic & herb broccoliPear

Blueberry muffin

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Creamed chipped beef over mashed

potatoesSuccotashRaspberry

marshmallow fluff salad

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BBQ baked chickenOnion & chive potato

BeetsOrange sherbet

Roll

12

Sausage & peppersRoasted sweet potato

Garlic green beansFruit parfait

Roll

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Potato crunch pollackScalloped potatoesRoasted cauliflower

Roll

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BBQ meatballsRed skinned potatoes

Brussels sproutsDiced peaches

Roll

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Fish filletson bun

Seasoned potatoesPeas & carrotsOrange wedges

4

Tomato soupTuna salad sandwich

Pistachio saladButterscotch pudding

5

Chop suey over riceAsian vegetableFresh snow peasFortune cookie

6

Lemon pepper fishBaked potatoesCreamed peas

ApplesauceRoll

April 2018 ~ Meals on Wheels Menu

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April 2018 ~ Calendar of Events

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9 am Exercise 11 am Social hourNoon meal3:30 pm Sweatin’6 pm Pinochle

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239 am Exercise 11 am Social hourNoon meal12:30 pm Police Talk3:30 pm Sweatin’6 pm Pinochle

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hourNoon meal1 pm Bridge

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9 am Exercise10 am Losing it10:30 am Maples presentation11 am Fun bingoNoon meal2:30 pm Stretch & Strength for Seniors3:30 pm Sweatin’

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10 am Sit & get fit (marina)11 am Social hour11:30 am Carrie SelbeeNoon meal1 pm Tai Chi (marina)

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9 am Mystery Trip11 am Social hourNo lunch, Meals on Wheels closed2:30 pm Stretch & Strength for Seniors

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Toe Tapping TueNoon meal1 pm Bridge

1810 am Losing it11 am Fun bingoApril birthdaysNoon meal2:30 pm Stretch & Strength for Seniors3:30 pm Sweatin’7:30 pm Advance Care Planning

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Eyeglass clinic11 am Volunteer appre-ciation dayNoon meal1 pm Tai Chi (marina)3 pm Photography group

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9 am Senior food bank10 am BP clinicNoon meal4-6 pm Craft show set up

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10 am Sit & get fitAttorney services11 am Social hourNoon meal1 pm Bridge3 pm Senior Odyssey

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9 am Exercise11 am Fun bingoNoon meal12:30 pm Advance Care Planning1 pm Beltone2:30 pm Stretch 3:30 pm Sweatin’

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hourNoon meal1 pm Tai Chi (marina)

1310 am Kindermusik11 am Social hourNoon meal12:30 Communication presentation2:30 pm Stretch & Strength for Seniors

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9 am Exercise 10 am Diabetic support11 am Social hourNoon meal3:30 pm Sweatin’6 pm Pinochle

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Toe Tapping TueNoon meal1 pm Bridge3 pm Senior Odyssey

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9 am Exercise10 am Losing it11 am Fun bingoNoon meal12:30 pm Living with Parkinson’s 2:30 pm Stretch & Strength for Seniors3:30 pm Sweatin’

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hour11 am Drum circle (marina)Noon meal1 pm Tai Chi (marina)

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10 am BP clinic11 am Produce bingoManistee BIG DAY of ServingNoon meal2:30 pm Stretch & Strength for Seniors

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

22 Potluck 1 pm

14 Odyssey in GR

21 Craft Show 10-2

A person’s value and dignity is not about education, degree, job title or personal wealth.

It is about the content of their character.

Manistee CountyCouncil on Aging

457 River St.Manistee, MI 49660

Phone: (231) 723-6477Toll Free: (888) 723-9060Fax: (231) 723-1640

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Time for another fun Mystery Trip !

Friday, April 27

$40/personMust be paid

at time of reservation.

Bus leaves senior center at 9 a.m.

Wheelin’ & Dealin’

with Johnny O

Tues., May 2212:30 p.m.

Norman Twp. Community Center

Wear a costume, fill your pockets with stuff..

Come join in the fun!Transportation will be

provided from Manistee.Call to sign up

723-6477

Making Your Medical Wishes Known

Advance Care Planning Workshops

Tues., April 10 ~ 12pm - 2pmMunson Medical Center:

Dining Room 4

Wed., April 11 ~ 12:30pm - 2pmManistee Senior Center,

457 River Street, Manistee

Wed., April 11 ~ 6:30pm - 8pmPresbyterian Church,

701 Westminster Rd.,Traverse City

Wed., April 18 7:30pm - 9pmManistee Senior Center,

457 River Street, Manistee

Have you started the advance care plan-ning process? Give your loved ones the gift of knowing what your wishes are and attend one of these free advance care planning workshops.

Manistee County COA457 River St.Manistee, MI 49660

March was filled with fun! We had a lot of fun in March, so many activities! Popcorn lovers day, a puzzle contest, a presentation on the new medical marijuana ordinance, a tea party, St. Paddy’s day celebration, our first potluck of the year, first mystery trip of the year and so much more. Come join us for the fun!

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