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OCTOBER 2017

VOLUME 4 ISSUE 9

The Senior Connection St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Newsletter

Thank You to Our Newsletter Sponsor: SMG Health

It’s a GREAT

time to FALL in

love with the

COA!

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)

Enrichment Center

306 N. Franks Avenue

Sturgis, MI 49091 269-279-8083

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

Table of Contents

Page 3...COA Enrollment

Page 4...Fall Fun

Page 6...Ramp Project

Page 7...COA Trips

Page 10...Flu Shot Challenge

Page 16...Project Connect

Page 13-14...Monthly Calendars

Page 15...COA Menu

2 From the Director...

Tim

Fall greetings to all of you! We certainly had a busy summer here at the COA,

lots of great trips and activities going on; our plans for October will keep the

fun rolling. Check out some of our programs coming up:

During the month of October we’ll celebrate Oktoberfest, a great German

tradition celebrated this time of the year. Our Dinner Night Out will be themed

around Oktoberfest, which should be a lot of fun, be sure to sign up for that

one! Keeping with the party theme, join us for the tailgate party in Sturgis and

Three Rivers; spend some time with friends and talk some football. We won’t

have beer but I guarantee the food will be great!

Our plans for the senior center and senior housing in Three Rivers are moving

along! In the next couple of months we will have a meeting to invite

community involvement in the planning of the site. I can tell from the number

of people stopping by my office that people are still very excited about the plan

and anxious to give input. Watch for postings at our senior centers, on our

website and in the newspaper. We want our senior citizens to be involved right

from the start!

Hope you all have a great October and find some time to join us at the COA!

We’re Having a Halloween

Costume Contest!

Tuesday, October 31

Judging Begins Promptly at 11:30 am

Sturgis and Three Rivers

Did you know we have a

Senior Advisory Council at

both our centers?

Your input matters to us!

Please consider attending a meeting.

Flyers will be posted soon

announcing upcoming meeting dates.

Severe Weather Closings

To find out if the COA will be closed

during severe weather, we suggest

you obtain information from the

following radio & 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.

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Medicare Open Enrollment

October 15 - December 7

Compare Medicare Plans

Investigate the proper drug coverage for you

Enroll in a Part D Plan

This is the right time for enrolling or changing “Part C” Medicare

Advantage Plans or “Part D” Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

ONLY!! This enrollment period does not include Medicare

Supplements which has no special enrollment period except for

when first turning 65 and there is a Guaranteed Issue period.

COA certified Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program counselors

will assist you in comparing and enrolling in Part D Plans. Call the

COA to make an appointment and see if the plan you have is the

right plan for you!

Toll Free 1-800-641-9899 or 1-269-279-8083

Commission on Aging

Re-Enrollment Begins Monday, October 2

New intake forms will need to be filled out for all

COA members beginning October 2.

Restaurant tickets and your membership card

are good through December 31, 2017.

We will issue new membership cards in

January 2018

Questions? Give us a call at 269.279.8083.

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We Can Help With All Your

Medicare Questions and Insurance Needs!

Fall Open Enrollment: September 15 - December 7

Robert C. Hile, FIC, LUTCF

123 W. Hatch Street, Sturgis

(269) 651-1761

Fall is in the Air! Check Out all the Fun Things Happening at the COA!

Chili Cook-Off

Do you think your chili recipe is hot stuff? Sign up to be

entered into this chili making competition! Bring your

ingredients on the day of the event, prepare your chili at

the Enrichment Center and let the COA members be the

judge! Tasters will cast their vote for their favorite recipe

and a winner will be named.

Chili must be prepared at the Enrichment Center

5 spots available - to enter sign up with Danielle

Wednesday, October 25th

Tasting will begin at 12 pm for anyone wishing to vote.

Questions? Call Kelsey at 279-8083.

In Honor of Oktoberfest, Join us

for Bavarian Pretzel Making!

WHEN: Tuesday, October 10 - Sturgis

Tuesday, October 24 - Three Rivers

TIME: 10:00am

COST: Free!

Reservations are required

and space is limited so please

call 279-8083 to reserve your

spot at either center!

We’re Having a Tailgating Party

and You’re Invited!

Join us for a tailgate party in the COA Parking Lot and toss

around the old pigskin! Dress in support of your favorite

football team, whether it is your high school or college

alma mater, or your favorite NFL team. Congregate meals

will be grilled and served outdoors on the day of the

tailgate. We hope you’ll join us for great food and some

fun tailgate games! Don’t forget your lawn chair!

WHEN: Thursday, October 5 - Sturgis

Friday, October 13 - Three Rivers

TIME: 11am - 12:30 pm

Reservations are required for lunch. Call 279-8083 to let us

know you’ll be there!

5 Our Seniors Ham it Up at Murder Mystery Night

Sturgis Night Rescheduled for Wednesday, October 11

We had a ton of fun at our most recent Murder Mystery Night in Three Rivers which took place on Thursday, September 14. Our actors

pretended they were from a big, but not so happy Italian family that left us wondering who killed patriarch Pepi Roni. Was it his beloved

wife, Rosa, his daughter Angel, or perhaps, Father Alfredo? We were kept in suspense until the very end.

Guests enjoyed watching the show while dining on Baked Ziti, Italian Sausage and Peppers, Tossed Salad, Bread and Cannoli Poke Cake.

We had to reschedule the Murder Mystery Night in Sturgis and it is set for Wednesday, October 11 with the fun starting at 5 p.m.

If you would like to play a part (we still have an opening for one more actor), or you just want to come and have a good time, please call

and make a reservation by Monday, October 9.

A big thank you to our actors in Three Rivers! Pictured from left to right: Kay Ralston, Julie Linn, Babs Garrison, Alice Kielau, Laurel Cordes,

Rick Cordes, Kathy Rowe and Karen Schreiber-Perlberg. You all did a great job.

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Community Partnerships

Make COA Project a Reality

After a group of adult services professionals

identified accessibility of housing as one of the

greatest needs for older adults in the County, the

COA and the Area Agency on Aging initiated a

program to build ramps for seniors. It’s been a

concern in the County for some time so the goal

was to try to pool together resources to assist

with this issue. There are other programs available

for people to build ramps, such as low interest

loans and some grants through the USDA; the COA

initiative is trying to help people that don’t qualify

for those programs. It took some time to gather

the resources and gather the necessary permits,

but on September 14, the COA and several community partners were able to build a ramp in the County for one of our

senior citizens. The St. Joseph County community really came together to make this happen, said COA Executive

Director Tim Stoll. Local contractor Steve Persing helped with getting permits; Tomlinson Lumber provided discounted

materials and volunteers from Messiah Lutheran and the Congregational Church in Constantine built the ramp.

“It was great to see how everyone contributed to help,” Stoll said. “The senior that got the ramp recently came home

from rehab and uses her wheelchair as her primary source of mobility. She doesn’t qualify for some of the other

programs that can assist with ramps and was very much in need of the accessibility. This ramp will vastly improve her

quality of life as she will be able to better access transportation and other supports that she needs outside the home.”

Stoll said he hopes they will be able to complete three ramps this building season and then continue to grow the

program in future years.

The Commission on Aging offers a Farm to Table meal each year as a way to celebrate the bounty our farmers provide to so many. Close to 500 meals were served August 25 to seniors throughout the county at our three meal sites in Sturgis, Three Rivers and Kline’s Resort. This number also includes the many seniors who receive meals delivered to their homes by our Meals on Wheels program. All of the food prepared that day was produced by St. Joseph County farmers.

The Commission on Aging could not provide this meal without the generous support of the following businesses and individuals. A big thank you to all of our donors this year:

Carls Farms II, Centreville

Corey Lake Orchards, Three Rivers

Byler’s Farm Markets, White Pigeon

Black Gold Farm, Sturgis

Huddle Farms, Napoleon (grows in St. Joe County)

Central Produce, Dowagiac (grows in St. Joe County)

Riverland Farm Market, Three Rivers

Northside Market, Sturgis

Don Eaton, Sturgis

Don Graber, Constantine

Seniors Enjoy

COA’s Annual Farm

to Table Meal

Upcoming Trips at the COA

One-Room Schoolhouse Tour

Tuesday, October 10

Join Kathy Brundige, Curator of the St. Joseph County One-Room School-

house Collection, for a driving tour of eight local one-room schoolhouses.

The majority of this trip will be spent on the bus traveling to the different

schoolhouses. The Nottawa Stone School is the only stop in which partici-

pants will get out of the bus and tour inside a one-room schoolhouse. A

box lunch will be provided and eaten inside the school. Kathy will share in-

formation and collected items as the bus travels.

Sturgis pick-up is 9:30am and Three Rivers pick-up is 10am. Participants

should return to Three Rivers by 2-2:30pm and return to Sturgis by 2:30-

3pm.

Sign up in Sturgis or Three Rivers

Cost: $6 per person/12 seats available

COA Trip to Frankenmuth and Birch Run Outlet Mall

November 7-8 - This is an OVERNIGHT trip

Single-occupancy room price: $123.00 per person

Double-occupancy room price: $85.00 per person

Price includes gas, mileage, room, lunch on November 7 and breakfast on

November 8. Sign-up quickly! Only 12 seats available.

To reserve a room, total price per person MUST BE PAID by October 20.

Enjoy holiday shopping at Frankenmuth and the Birch Run Outlet Mall.

Hotel reservations have been made at the County Inn & Suites in Birch Run.

Participants will depart from Sturgis at 8 a.m. and from Three Rivers at 8:30

a.m. Expect to arrive in Frankenmuth around Noon on the 7th and enjoy

lunch at Zehnder’s Restaurant. Spend the rest of the day exploring and

shopping at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland.

Relax for the evening in the hotel, enjoy complimentary breakfast at the

hotel the next morning and then spend the rest of the morning outlet

shopping. Plan on leaving Birch Run at 1 p.m. with arrival time back in

Three Rivers around 5 p.m. The bus will stop soon after it leaves Birch Run

for a quick lunch at a quick casual restaurant.

Spots will fill quickly! For more information, please contact Kelsey Larsh,

our Life Enrichment Coordinator at 269-279-8083.

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SUMMER FUN AT THE COA

Social Security Express The COA is excited to partner with the Social Security Administration in

a new project called Social Security Express. This is a new service

delivery model that allows you to conduct Social Security business

online using our public access computers. Each computer contains a

shortcut on the desktop that allows you to access a variety of Social

Security online services in English or Spanish. An icon image for each

online service will automatically direct you to the appropriate Social

Security Internet page. We hope this provides you with a flexible, easy

and time-saving solution to conduct your Social Security business all in

one place.

In Sturgis the icon can be found on both computers in the Quiet Room.

In Three Rivers, we have installed the icon on a laptop that is available

for any senior to use. If interested, please ask Pat in Reception.

We Need Your Help! Did you know that the COA operates a program called Friendly

Reassurance? This is a wonderful service where volunteers

provide reassurance to seniors in their homes by calling to

check in, visiting occasionally or writing a letter to assure the

senior that he or she is being thought of.

There is not a huge time commitment when it comes to being

a Friendly Reassurance volunteer - all it requires is a few hours

each week and the impact you will have on someone’s life will

be so appreciated.

“This program is so vital to keeping our seniors independent

and in their homes for as long as possible,” said COA Nutrition

Manager Katie Hughes. “The goal is to reduce feelings of

isolation and it really helps recipients feel safer and more

connected to their community.”

Please consider being a Friendly Reassurance Volunteer. If you

are interested, please call the COA at 279-8083.

Creating Confident Caregivers An empowering, educational program for individuals

caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia.

The program runs for six weeks and with a two-hour

session each week. Care for your family member with memory

loss can be arranged so you may attend all six sessions.

Classes begin Tuesday, October 24 and run through

November 28. The classes take place from 6pm - 8pm at the

Thurston Cares Adult Day Center located in the Sturgis

Enrichment Center, 306 N. Franks Avenue.

There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Pre-Register Today:

Thurston Cares Area Agency on Aging (IIIC)

Adult Day Center OR (517) 278-2538

(269) 503-7800 (888) 615-8009

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How is Medicare Funded?

Medicare covers roughly 55 million people age 65 and older, as well as folks with certain disabilities. You may have already known that though, but have you ever wondered how Medicare is funded?

Medicare operates through two trust funds which are held by the United States Treasury department. The sole purpose of these funds is to be used for Medicare. The first trust fund is the hospital insurance (HI) trust fund, also known as Medicare Part A. This trust fund is primarily funded through payroll taxes that you and your employer contribute to, as well as folks that are self-employed. As you earn wages, you and your employer will each be responsible for 1.45% for Medicare taxes. If you are fortunate enough to be self-employed, you will pay both the employee and employer portion for a total of 2.9%. It has been reported that the hospital insurance trust fund has collected $275 billion dollars in 2015 and had roughly a balance of $205 billion in 2015.

The second trust fund is called the Supplemental Medical Insurance Trust Fund(SMI). This trust fund helps finance two voluntary Medicare Programs. The first program is Medicare Part B, which helps covers doctors services and medical supplies. The second program is Medicare Part D, which is a newer program. The difference between the Hospital Insurance (HI) fund and the Supplemental Medical Insurance Trust Fund (SMI) is that (SMI) does not receive any payroll taxes. The primary funds that help support (SMI) fund come from individual taxes, corporate taxes, and excise tax as well as from premiums for Medicare Part B and Part D. Source: www.cms.gov

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Flu Shot Challenge! We are hosting a Flu Shot competition between the Sturgis and Three Rivers COA sites.

Each site has three opportunities for flu shots between the months of September and

October. The site with the most members to receive a flu shot by the end of October

wins an ice cream social!

Sturgis Dates Three Rivers Dates*

October 2 10am - 2pm October 10 10am - 2pm

October 16 10am - 12pm October 31 10am - 12pm

October 24 10am - 12pm *Three Rivers offered flu shots on Sept. 15

A big thank you to the following for providing the flu shots: The St. Joseph County Department of Health and Human

Services, Walgreen’s of Sturgis and Fred’s Pharmacy in Three Rivers.

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http://www.cms.gov/

https://smghealthus.com/medicare-plan-quote/

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: Fridays and First and Third

Monday of the month (11:30am - Noon)

Hearing Screening

Sturgis: Second Tuesday of the month

(10am - 12pm)

Please call to make an appointment.

Blood Sugar Check

Three Rivers: Friday, October 20

(10am-11am)

Please call the COA that morning to

confirm.

Vision Care

Three Rivers: Thursday, October 19

(10 - 11am)

Sturgis: Fourth Friday of the month

(10am - Noon)

Foot Clinic

Sturgis: Tuesday, October 31

(9:30am - 12pm)

Call the COA to schedule an appointment.

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 Three Rivers monthly calendar for

date and restaurant location.

9 a.m.

Dreamy Derbys Social Club

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month

at a local restaurant. Must be meal-ticket

eligible - please register at the COA. Must

pay for non-COA menu items.

Check Sturgis monthly calendar for date and

restaurant location.

9 a.m.

Dinner Night Out

Wednesday, October 25

Sturgis Elks Club

German Style Meal

Entertainment: Three Rivers German Band

Tickets: $10 per person

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Medicare Open

Enrollment

October 15 - December 7

SERVICES


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SOCIAL

Potluck Bingo Sturgis: Third Wednesday of every month

October 18

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.

Dessert Potluck Bingo Three Rivers: Fourth Thursday of every

other month

October 26

4 pm

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 Sturgis & Three Rivers: Wednesdays

(1pm)

See Page 15 for this month’s features!

Popcorn or other treats provided

SUPPORT

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

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

Sturgis Home Health & Hospice Grief Support Group

Sturgis: First Wednesday of the month (10am - 11:30am)

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 each month

(6pm - 8pm)

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.

FITNESS

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Take part in low impact exercise for those with arthritis or related conditions. Class designed to help mobility. Instructors Cathy Taylor and Diane Markus are both Certified AFEP Instructors. (Evidence Based) Cathy teaches classes in Three Rivers and Klines Resort and Diane teaches in Sturgis. Three Rivers: Tuesdays & Thursdays (11am - 12pm) Cost: Suggested Donation Klines Resort: Wednesdays & Fridays (11am - 12pm) Cost: Suggested Donation Sturgis: Tuesdays & Thursdays (9 am) (NEW TIME AND ADDED DAY - MORE DETAILS ON PAGE 15) Cost: Suggested Donation

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


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Three Rivers HealthTRAC Fit for Life Mondays (11am - 11:45am) Cost: Free for COA members

Aqua Fit Wednesdays (10am -10:45am) Cost: Free for COA members

Chair Yoga Fridays (11am - 11:45am) Cost: Free for COA members

Doyle Community Center Silver Sneakers Classic Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (10:30am-11:15am) Cost: Free for COA members

Yoga Stretch Mondays & Wednesdays (11:30am - 12:15pm) Cost: Free for COA members

Zumba Gold Fridays (11:15am - 12pm) Cost: Free for COA members

Line Dancing Sturgis: Mondays

(2pm - 4pm)

Three Rivers: Fridays

(9:30am - 10:30am)

FITNESS FITNESS

We’ve Got the Beat:

Cardio Drumming Three Rivers: 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!

Class size is limited to 15 - please sign up

as soon as possible.

Tai Chi

Sturgis: Thursdays

3pm

Class is taught by Ed Kehoe of Kehoe

Martial Arts. This class is great for

relieving stress and improving balance as

well as your overall fitness.

Tai Chi in Three Rivers is taking a small

break but will return Thursday, Nov. 2 at

1pm. Please consider trying this class or

telling a friend or two about it.

FITNESS

Our Sturgis Cardio Drumming Class


ARTS & CRAFTS

Granma’s Greetings

Learn how to make your own greeting cards!

Three Rivers: Third Wednesday of the month (10am - 12pm) Cost: $10 per class

Sturgis: Fourth Wednesday of the month (10am - 12pm) Cost: $10 per class

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EDUCATIONAL

Self Defense for Seniors

Self Defense for Seniors takes place each

month at our centers. Topics will include

prevention, threat assessment, and

physical defensive techniques, including

the use of the cane. Refuse to be a victim -

learn to fight back.

In Three Rivers, the group meets the first

Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and in

Sturgis on the first Tuesday of the month

at 10:30 a.m.

All COA members are welcome to

participate and there is no cost. You also do

not need to sign up in advance; just show

up and learn how to feel more secure in

your home and other places.

Single Stroke Painting with Val

Three Rivers:

Mondays (through

October)

1:30pm - 3:30pm

$5.00 per class

All levels welcome!

Art with Peg

Three Rivers: Mondays (through October)

10 am

$10.00 per class

All levels welcome!

EDUCATIONAL

Legal Services

Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Monday, October 9

Three Rivers COA

11am

Please try to arrive as close to 11am as

possible.

Understanding Hospice

A representative from Grace Hospice will

be at the Sturgis Enrichment Center on

Thursday October 26 at 11 am to answer

questions and address any misconceptions

regarding hospice. The presentation is

open to seniors, caregivers, and anyone

who may want more information regarding

hospice care.

Inpatient Rehabilitation at

Three Rivers Health

Deb Baker will be at the Sturgis Enrichment

Center on Monday, October 2 at 11 am to

talk about the Inpatient Rehabilitation

Program at Three Rivers Health.

Coffee, Cops & Conversation

Once a month, TJ Baker from the St. Joseph

County Sheriff’s Department will alternate

visiting our centers to spend time with

seniors and answer any questions or

concerns they may have on protecting

themselves from scams and fraud. Stop by

any time between 10-11 am on

Wednesday, October 11 in Three Rivers.

In November he will be in Sturgis. No need

to register in advance.

Reservations are required for all of

our art classes. Please call

269-279-8083.

15 October Movies October 4 - It’s Susan Sarandon’s birthday! She turns 71 today.

We’ll recognize her special day by showing Stepmom. Sarandon

does a great job in this film along with her co-stars, Julia Roberts

and Ed Harris.

October 11 – Ed Harris is back in another film we are showing this

week: Apollo 13. On this day 49 years ago, the U.S. launched Apollo

7 – NASA’s first successful manned mission.

October 18 – West Side Story premiered on this date 56 years ago.

Come watch one of the greatest muscials of all time, starring the

beautiful Natalie Wood.

October 25 – Halloween is just around the corner so let’s get into

the spirit and have a good laugh. Come watch Hocus Pocus, starring

the hilarious Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Movies are shown Wednesdays

at both centers at 1 pm.

Free Popcorn!

Ever wanted to write down your life story, but didn’t know how?

Let Your Personal Biographer Do It For You!

Makes a Great Gift for Family!

Elena Meadows 269-535-1589

[email protected] facebook.com/yourpersonalbiographer

Sturgis to Add Another

Exercise Class! Diane Markus, instructor of the Smooth Moves Exercise Class in

Sturgis will be offering her class two days a week beginning in

October and the time of her class has changed.

A typical class provides dynamic stretching as a warmup, followed

by resistance training, balance work and a stretch at the end.

Don’t let arthritis stop you from reaping the rewards of lifelong

fitness. Diane is certified in exercise for participants with arthritis.

There’s never an age, skill level, or stage of arthritis so bad that

you can’t do something constructive for your mobility!

The class setting is fun and lighthearted to music that’ll make you

want to move your feet!

NEW CLASS TIME: 9:00 am

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays

WHERE: Sturgis Enrichment Center

COST: Free

Three Rivers Women’s Club Scholarship Fundraiser

Saturday October 7, 2017

Riviera Theatre - 7:00 pm

Tickets: $20.00

Available at the Carnegie

Center or the Riviera

Theatre box office/website

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2 9am - Walk with Ease

9:30am - Senior Self Defense

10am - Art with Peg

11am - Balance Exercise

1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot

1:30 pm - Single Stroke Art

Class

3 11am - Arthritis Exercise

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

1pm - Caregiver Support

Class

6pm - Alzheimer’s

Caregiver Support Group



11am - Arthritis Exercise(KL)

1pm - Cribbage & Euchre

1pm - Sewing, Quilting

1pm - Mah Jongg/Dominoes

1pm - Movie

5 9:30am - Cardio Drumming

11am - Arthritis Exercise

1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

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9:30am - Line Dancing

10am - Blood Pressure Check


11am - Arthritis Exercise (KL)

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

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Taco Bar

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10am - Art with Peg

11am - Legal Services


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot

1pm - Bunco


Class

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10am - 2pm - Flu Shots


1pm - Bingo & 50/50


Group

ONE-ROOM SCHOOL-

HOUSE TRIP

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9am - Walk with Ease

10am - Coffee, Cops &

Conversation





1pm - Mah Jongg/Dominoes

1pm - Movie

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9:30am - Cardio Drumming


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

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11am - TAILGATE PARTY

in THREE RIVERS -

INCLUDES LUNCH



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

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Chili & Sandwich Bar (KL)

16 10am - Art with Peg


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot


Class

17 11am - Arthritis Exercise

1pm - Bingo & 50/50


Class

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10am - Granma’s Greetings




1pm - Dominoes/Mah Jongg

1pm - Movie

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9:30am - Cardio Drumming

10am - Vision Rep. Visit


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

4pm - Dessert Potluck Bingo

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10am - Blood Sugar Check



12:45pm - Bingo (KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Soup & Salad Bar

23 10am - Art with Peg


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot


Class

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9am - Breakfast Club -

The Country Table

10am - Pretzel Making


1pm - Bingo & 50/50

25 11am - Balance Exercise




1pm - Dominoes/Mah Jongg

1pm - Movie

DINNER NIGHT OUT -

ELKS IN STURGIS

26 9:30am - Cardio Drumming


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

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12:45pm - Bingo (KL)

Halloween Buffet

30

10am - Art with Peg


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot


Class

31

10am - Noon - Flu Shots

11:30am - Halloween

Costume Contest


1pm - Bingo & 50/50

*Don’t forget that October

20 is the deadline to pay for

the Frankenmuth Trip in

November.

See Page 7 for more details.

OCTOBER COA ACTIVITIES CALENDAR - THREE RIVERS

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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10am - 2pm - FLU SHOTS


11am - In-Patient Rehab at

Three Rivers Health

11:30am - Blood Pressure

12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

3 8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

Exercise Class

10:30am - Senior Self

Defense

1pm - Sewing

1pm - Bridge

2pm - Balance Exercise

4

10am - Grief Support

Group



1pm - Movie

2pm - Cardio Drumming

5

9am - Smooth Moves

Exercise Class


11am - TAILGATE PARTY

- INCLUDES LUNCH 12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

1:45pm - Arthritis Exercise

1pm - Hand & Foot

3pm - Tai Chi

7pm - Duplicate Bridge

6

8:30am - Pinochle




Taco Bar


12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

10

8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

10am - Pretzel Making

10am - Hearing Clinic

1pm - Sewing

1pm - Bridge


2pm - TC Support Group

ONE ROOM SCHOOL

HOUSE TRIP


12:30 - Kirsh Bingo


1pm - Movie


5pm - MURDER

MYSTERY PARTY

12 9am - Smooth Moves


12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50


1pm - Hand & Foot

3pm - Tai Chi


13

8:30am - Pinochle




Chili & Sandwich Bar

16

10am - 12pm - FLU SHOTS



12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

17

8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

Exercise Class

12:45pm - Non-

Denominational Bible Study

1pm - Sewing

1pm - Bridge


18 1pm - Cribbage & Euchre

1pm - Movie


4:45pm - Potluck Bingo

19

9am - Smooth Moves

Exercise Class


12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50


1pm - Hand & Foot

3pm - Tai Chi


20

8:30am - Pinochle



Soup & Salad Bar

Deadline to Pay for

Frankenmuth Trip

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12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

24 8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

Exercise Class

10am - 12pm - FLU SHOTS 12:45pm - Bible Study

1pm - Sewing

1pm - Bridge


25

9am - Dreamy Derbys -

The Country Table

10am - Granma’s Greetings

12pm - CHILI COOKOFF


1pm - Movie


5pm - DINNER NIGHT

OUT - STURGIS ELKS

26 9am - Smooth Moves

Exercise Class


11am - Understanding Hospice

12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50


1pm - Hand & Foot

3pm - Tai Chi


27 8:30am - Pinochle

10am - Vision Clinic



Halloween Buffet


12:30pm - Bingo 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

31

8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

9:30am - Foot Clinic

11:30am - HALLOWEEN

COSTUME CONTEST

12:45 pm - Bible Study

1pm - Sewing

1pm - Bridge


COA ACTIVITIES CALENDAR -

STURGIS

October 2017

Monday, October 2

Tuesday, October 3

Weds, October 4

Thurs, October 5

Friday, October 6

Monday, October 9

Tuesday, October 10

Weds, October 11

Thurs, October 12

Friday, October 13

Monday, October 16

Tuesday, October 17

Weds, October 18

Thurs, October 19

Friday, October 20

Monday, October 23

Tuesday, October 24

Weds, October 25

Thurs, October 26

Friday, October 27

Monday, October 30

Tuesday, October 31

Hammy Sammy, Tomato Salad, Marinated Broccoli

Chef Salad with chicken, Peaches, Bran Muffin

Tuna Salad Sandwich, Three Bean Salad, Strawberries

Turkey Sandwich, Black Bean Corn & Pepper Salad

Chicken Salad Sandwich, Broccoli Raisin Salad, Coleslaw

Pasta Salad with Turkey, Baked Beans, Pineapple

Cottage Cheese, Tomato Wedges, Applesauce

Ham & Swiss Sandwich, Potato Salad, Banana

Shaved Roast Beef, Creamy Cucumbers, Pears

Turkey Sandwich, Marinated Broccoli, Mixed Fruit

Shaved Roast Beef Sandwich, Spinach Salad, Ambrosia

Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Baked Beans, Three Bean Salad

Peanut Butter & Jam, Grapes, Coleslaw, Carrot Sticks

Ham & Swiss Sandwich, Broccoli Raisin Salad, Pears

Pasta Salad with Tuna, Tomato Salad, Apricots

Turkey & Ham Sub, Carrot Raisin Salad, Jell-O w/fruit

Shaved Roast Beef, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Banana

Chicken Salad Sandwich, Three Bean Salad, Peaches

Chef Salad with Ham, Pineapple, Bran Muffin

Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Baked Beans, Applesauce

Shaved Roast Beef Sandwich, Tossed Salad, Apricots

Ham & Swiss Sandwich, Carrot Raisin Salad, Pears

Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals Menu

October

DATE HOT MENU ENTRÉE COLD MENU ENTREE

Oven Crisp Fish Sandwich, Parsley Potatoes, Asparagus

White Chicken Chili, Tossed Salad, Corn Bread

Chicken Marsala, Brown Rice, Stewed Tomatoes

Bratwurst, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes, Apple Crisp

Ravioli Casserole, Green Beans, Peaches, Wheat Roll

Potato Corn Chowder, Shaved Ham Sandwich

Hawaiian Chicken, Asian Veggie Blend, Cherry Crisp

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies

Salmon Patty w/dill, Brown Rice, California Blend

Shepherd’s Pie, Brussel Sprouts, Ambrosia, Biscuits

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Coleslaw, Carrots

BBQ Leg Quarters, Spinach Salad, Parsley Potatoes

Beef Stew, Carrots, Potatoes, Orange Wedges

Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Peas, Peaches n Pudding

Pork Roast, Red Sweet n Sour Cabbage, Pears

Pizza Casserole, Italian Blend Veggies, Garlic Roll

Chicken Parmesan, Redskin Potatoes, Tropical Fruit

Ham Slice, Sweet Potatoes, Key West Blend Veggies

Mushroom Swiss Burger, Peas & Carrots, Coleslaw

Ghouly Goulash, Spooky Salad, Vampire Vegetables

Scalloped Potatoes, Ham, Spinach, Apples, Garlic Roll

Sloppy Joes, Baked Beans, Asparagus, Fruit Mix

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.

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