March 2019 vol. 34

Iosco CountySENIOR CENTERS

HALE310 North Washington

Hale, MI 48739Mon. - Fri. - Meals at Noon

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 3 pm

(989) 728-4251

OSCODA/AUSABLE653 State Street SWOscoda, MI 48750

Mon./Wed./Fri. - Meals at NoonTues/Thurs. - Meals at 5:00 pmHours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9 am - 3 pm

Tues., & Thurs. 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

(989) 739-3668

SAND LAKE4059 Indian Lake RoadNa+onal City, MI 48748Mon./Wed./Thurs./Fri.

Meals at NoonHours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri.

9 am - 3 pm

(989) 469-9361

TAWAS312 Newman Street

East Tawas, MI 48730Mon. - Fri. - Meals at Noon

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 3 pm

(989) 362-6892

Visit our website:www.ioscocoa.org

NewsletterNewsletterIn Home Services • Home Delivered Meals • Congregate MealsDaily Ac�vi�es • Monthly Special Events and Celebra�ons

Senior Citizens

Come in anytime for a touror call Terri at 362-2211,to find out more.

Having Surgery?Lakeview Manor has a pre-surgeryplanning program that can give you

peace of mind.

408 N. 5th Ave. Tawas City, MI 48763

This month, we received a wonderful letter about thejoys of birdwatching. Barbara Mitchell explains herviews of the birds and the enjoyment she gets fromone of her favorite hobbies.

Newsle�er design & layout by:Dana Gorman of Tawas Bay Resources

I have always been fascinated with birds, their flight in the air, the way they land,the nests they build, the laying and hatching of their eggs and the care they give theirbabies. Also the beauty of their feathers and the tweets they tweet along with thesongs they sing. If I could have a bird nest full of babies outside my window at TawasVillage like I did when I was at home, it would be sheer delight.

When I was preparing to move to Tawas Village, I was told they had 2 rooms avail-able, one facing the parking lot, she said I would be able to see people coming andgoing. I asked if I could see the other room so we proceeded to the other end of thebuilding with the room facing the small woods at the back with large grassy lawn be-fore it. I immediately said the woods would be more to my liking than the parking lot.I have never been sorry that I have this room looking out on the back lawn and woods.

At my home, I had my bird feeders out back looking out over my farm land. I couldsit on my deck and watch the birds come and go freely. It was always a delight to takemy coffee out there in the morning and watch the birds wake up, come and go fromtheir nest to the tree and then go from my deck railing back to their nest.

Since I have moved here, I con+nue to enjoy birds. There are bird feeders all aroundthe Tawas Village facility and that makes me think that I am not the only one herethat enjoys the birds.

They will soon be back building their nests, laying and hatching their eggs and feed-ing their babies. I can’t wait. From Barbara Mitchell – best wishes that we can allenjoy a happy bird watching season.

IIoossccoo CCoouunnttyy CCoommmmiissssiioonn oonn AAggiinnggJozef Drozdowski • ChairmanBarbara Kaye • Vice Chairman

Pam Carroll • SecretaryBeverly McFaul • Linda Hock • Jay MaddockRob Huebel • Ron Kaye • Pam DelanoisDale Evilsizer – Executive Director

Kathy Freitag – Executive Asst. DirectorCarol Barnes – Administrative Asst.

(989) 728-6484Jeneane Frank (Coordinator) • (989) 728-2206 (Hale, Sand Lake, S. Branch & Whittemore) Janice Fuseek (Coordinator) • (989) 728-6484

(Oscoda and Tawas)Kim Sims (Registered Nurse) • (989) 728-2206

Did You Know?In January 2019, the Iosco County Commission on Agingserved 1035 Congregate Meals at our centers. We served3142 Home Delivered Meals to homebound seniors. That’sa total of 4177 meals served to Iosco County seniors. In Jan-uary 2019, the ICCOA provided a total of 524 hours for sen-iors with In Home Services: 443.5 hours of homemaking, 72.5hours of personal care and 8 hours of respite care.

• Nutritionally balanced Congregate Meals as well as Home Delivered Meals

• Homemaking Services for those unable to perform household tasks

• Personal Care Services to assist with activities of daily living

• Respite Services when a primary care giver needs a break

(All of the programs require a client assessment forqualification and are re-assessed every 6 months.)If you are interested in any of these services or knowsomeone who might benefit from them, please give

our coordinators a call.See Coordinator phone numbers

or call Central Office at (989) 728-6484

SERVICES ICCOA PROVIDES FOR SENIORS

PUBLIC INPUT MEETING

MARCH 22, 201910:00 am

TAWAS SENIOR CENTER312 Newman StreetEast Tawas, MI 48730

If you are planning on attending the meeting and wouldlike to join us for a meal afterward, please call our Cen-ter Host, Cathy Warnez, at 362-6892 to make a reser-vation, one day in advance. We hope to see you at themeeting with many ideas and suggestions for our pro-grams. There is an online survey if you would like toparticipate and are unable to attend the meeting.https://nemcsa.knack.com/community-needs-assessment

#community-needs-assessment-survey/

NEMCSA and the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging willbe holding a community input session for our multi-year plan. We value the community’s input on our pro-grams and what citizens feel are our strengths andneeds in each community. We would like to get feed-back from the community and the participants weserve. Meeting is set for:

Iosco County Parkinson’s

Support GroupThis group meets the3rd Thursday of the

month at 10 amTawas Area

PresbyterianChurch

2095 E. US 23, East Tawas The group is affiliated with the

Michigan Parkinson Association.If you have any questions,please call Rachel Haviland

at (989)984-5292 or by email:

ioscopwp@yahoo.com

GINGERICHFeed & Implements

50 W. M-55Tawas City

(989) 362-3181

Winter Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm

Sat. 9 am - 6 pm

Pet Supplies, BirdFeeders & Feedand much more!

LOAVES & FISHESMon. & Thurs. 11am to 1pm

Free Soup & SandwichOscoda United Methodist Church

120 W. Dwight St., Oscoda

WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD MEMBERSThe Iosco County Commission on Aging would liketo welcome new board members who have joined usover the past year. From Oscoda, we welcome PamCarroll and from Hale, we welcome Pam Delanois.They are serving on the ICCOA board with JozefDrozdowski, Beverly McFaul, Rob Huebel, BarbaraKay, Ron Kay, Linda Hock and Jay Maddock. Thesepeople serve on a board without pay and work tomake things better for the senior citizens of IoscoCounty.

As some of our localsnowbirds slowly start totrickle back to the area, Iwish you all safe travels.I’m sure there will be quitea bit of catching up to doand many of you will haveinteresting stories to tell.

The Table Talk topicfor April will be yourgolden opportunity toshare your stories aboutthe winter travelling youhave enjoyed and hope-fully some of you willshare some informationabout wonderful placeswe can visit.

Mail To:Dana Gorman 878 Wadsworth,

East Tawas, MI 48730E-Mail To:

Dana@GreatLakesAdv.com

Table TalkAs we all patiently wait for the warmer weather, I thought it would befun to share a warm weather story from Mary Kiernan.Mary writes: I use to walk at the East Tawas Community Center with awonderful man named Gordon Clute. One day he asked if we used his carand his gas, could I drive to the Harvest Table for pie. Mmmm Pie and cof-fee, I am ready. The anticipation of eating some delicious pie was filling mysoul. When we arrived, he handed me money to go in and purchase a pie forhim to take home! That was a bummer. I did however get a special treatafter all. After we got to his house and I put the pie in his fridge, he invitedme to an out-building to see the cement animal that he was working on.Unbelievable. The townspeople enjoyed those animals for many years. Iremember taking my two grandchildren to the park to play on/in them.They loved them. Suddenly, I heard “Gram, Gram, Camera.” There theywere, 1/2 in, 1/2 out of the mouth of a fish, legs flopping as though beingswallowed. Years later, Mr. Clute had maybe 8 or 10 statues of cartooncharacters in his yard. I took my granddaughter to see them and MissDrama stood by each one and talked to it. I still enjoy the pictures today andstill enjoy seeing his sculptures throughout the area. Years later Mr. Clutewas in a nursing home and when I vis-ited, I took many pictures of his crittersto him. He became teary eyed as he ex-amined each photo. He said, “Now peo-ple can see the work I’ve done.” Thereare a few smaller statues at Tawas CityLibrary and at Tawas Park by the river.

Table Talk Topic

Remember: you don’t stoplaughing because you growold, you grow old because

you stop laughing.

Gordon Clute’s seagull andfish are just a couple of hispieces. Seeing pictures ofGordon’s statues bring backfond memories for anyonethat has lived or travelledin the Tawas area.

The ICCOA Newsletter is a monthlypublication that informs the seniorcitizens in the Iosco County Areaabout events and activities thatcould be beneficial to seniors. Italso provides the seniors with themonthly menu at the four seniorcenters in Iosco County and forthose dependent on Home Deliv-ered Meals. For information and advertisingrates, contact Dana Gorman at989.362.9514 or send email to:Dana@GreatLakesAdv.com

SHEPHERD’s PIEGarlicky Potato Topping:• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled/quartered• 10 whole garlic cloves, peeled• 1/2 cup sour cream• 1/4 to 1/2 cup beef broth• 4 tbsp. butter, softened• 1/2 tsp. salt• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper• Nonstick cooking spray

ChickadeeThis tiny bird has a short neck and large head, giving it a dis-

tinctive, rather spherical body shape. It also has a long, narrowtail and a short bill a bit thicker than a warbler’s but thinner thana finch’s. The cap and bib are black, the cheeks white, the backsoft gray. The wing feathers are grayedged with white beneath. The capextends down just beyond the blackeyes, making the small eyes tricky tosee. Chickadees seldom remain at

feeders except to grab a seed to eat elsewhere. They are acrobatic and associ-ate in flocks – the sudden activity when a flock arrives is distinctive. They often flyacross roads and open areas one at a time with a bouncy flight. Chickadees maybe found in any habitat that has trees or woody shrubs, from forest and woodlots to residential neighborhoodsand parks. Weedy fields and cattail marshes are also their habitat. They frequently nest in birch or alder trees.These little birds will fascinate you with their friendly habits.

Put out sunflower seeds, either in the shell or cracked. They have a high fat content, essentialto the birds' winter survival, and are a favorite food of all chickadee species. Almost any bird feederwill attract chickadees, but they seem to be especially comfortable eating from a tube feeder.

Filling:• 4 slices bacon, cut into thin strips• 1 tbsp vegetable oil• 1 tsp sugar• 2-3 med. carrots, roughly chopped• 2 garlic cloves, minced• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour• 1/2 cup beef broth• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper• 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves• 2 med. onions, chopped• 1/2 tsp salt, plus 1/2 tsp• 1 lb. ground beef• 3/4 cups frozen peas, thawed• 2 tbsps tomato paste• 1 (12 oz.) bottle light or dark beer• 1 tsp. finely minced fresh rosemary leaves• 1/2 cup grated Swiss or Cheddar cheese

Prepare potato topping: In a large saucepan add the potatoes and gar-lic and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cookuncovered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 min. Drain.Transfer the potatoes and garlic to a large bowl. Add the sour cream, 1/4cup of the broth, butter, salt and pepper and beat on low speed with ahand mixer until the potatoes are light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 min. If themixture is too dry, add the remaining 1/4 cup broth. Do not overmix. Cover& set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 10 inch roundbaking dish with nonstick spray.Prepare filling: Heat a large skillet over med. heat. Add the bacon andcook, stirring occasionally until browned and almost crisp, about 7-8 min.with a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate, set aside. Add the oilto the drippings in the skillet and put over medium heat. Add the onionsand 1/2 tsp of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions arevery soft and just beginning to brown, about 10 min. Sprinkle in the sugar,and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to caramelize. About3 min. Stir in the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-highheat, until the beef begins to brown, about 7 min. Add the carrots, peas,and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5min. Stir in the tomato paste and flour and cook, stirring until well blended,about 2 min. Add the beer, bring to a boil and boil for 3 min. Cook, stirringwith a wooden spoon, and scraping up the browned bits from the bottomof the pan, about 2 min. Add the cooked bacon, the broth, rosemary, 1/2tsp. of salt, and the pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and sim-mer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens, about 15 min.

To bake: Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the po-tato topping evenly over the beef mixture. Bake until the filling is hot, thetopping is lightly browned, and the edges are bubbly, about 35 min. Re-move from the oven and sprinkle with the cheese. Return to the oven andbake for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Iosco County Commission on Aging’sHALE/SAND LK./OSCODA

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Chicken NoodleCasserole

Green BeansApricots

Beef Taco SaladMexican CornTossed Salad

Apricots

Baked ZitiTossed SaladCauliflower

Chilled Peaches

Baked HamSweet PotatoesNormandy Veg.

BlendStrawberries

Chicken TeriyakiBrown RiceMidori BlendPineapple

Roast BeefMashed Potatoes

Green BeansOrange

Steak SandwichSweet Potato Fries

Wax BeansRed Grapes

Beef Chop SueyBrown RiceMidori BlendPineapple

Smothered ChickenBaked Potato

CarrotsChilled Peaches

PizzaTossed Salad

Italian Green BeansFruit Parfait

Chicken SandwichBaked PotatoTossed SaladDiced Pears

Chicken ParmesanSpaghetti Noodles

Tossed SaladApple

MeatloafRed Bliss Potatoes

BroccoliApplesauce

Roasted TurkeyBreast Stuffing

BroccoliBeets

Fruit Parfait

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Winter Blend VeggiesPeas & Carrots

Red Grapes

Creole Pork RoastBrown RiceCauliflowerPeach Fluff

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Tossed SaladCauliflowerMixed Fruit

Old Fashioned Vegetable SoupTossed SaladBreadstick

Peach Fruit Cobbler

Alzheimer’s Support GroupFor those in need of information & support.

Meetings • 2 pm (2nd Wed. of each month)Iosco County Medical Care Facility

1201 Harris Ave, Tawas City, MI 48763

(989) 362-4424

March MenuMarch Menu

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYThe Iosco County Senior Centers will follow the lead ofIosco County Schools. When the schools are closeddue to weather, we will be closed. It is important to notethat your safety is our primary concern. You can findthe school closure listings on our local radio stationsand WNEM TV 5. We try to make sure the Home De-livered Meals clients have meals to get them throughnasty weather, as well as meals for seniors coming toour centers. Thank you for your cooperation.

HamburgerHomemade Fries

Wax BeansTropical Fruit Salad

Baked ChickenBreast

Sweet PotatoesBroccoliApricots

PLANNING TO EAT AT THE CENTER?Please call your preferred center to make reservation one day in advance.

Suggested Donation: 60+ is $3.00. Participants under 60 must pay Center host $6.00. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE 2 MENUS EACH MONTH

Oscoda • (989) 739-3668 Mon., Wed. & Fri. • 12 Noon or Tues. & Thurs. • 5 pmSand Lk. • (989) 469-9361 Mon. & Wed. - Fri. • 12 Noon (CLOSED ON TUESDAYS)

Hale • (989) 728-4251 Monday - Friday • 12 Noon

Lemon Pepper FishMacaroni & Cheese

BroccoliApple

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Mondays9:30 - 10:00 -11:00 - Tuesdays12:30-12:30- - 5:30 - 6:30 -Wednesdays9:00 -10:00 - 11:15 - -12:45 - Thursdays12:00 -1:00 - 3:00 - Fridays9:00 -10:00 -11:15 -12:45 -

Daily Senior Center Activities & Special Events – March 2019

Always available Board Games

Chess/CheckersElectronic Dartboard

Pool TablesOur center is openMon., Wed. & Fri.

9 am - 3 pmTues., & Thurs.

12:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hale Senior CenterMondays9:00 - 10:00 - 12:30 - Tuesdays9:00 - 10:00 - 10:00 -Wednesdays9:00 - 10:00 - 12:30 -Thursdays9:00 - 10:00 -10:00 - Fridays9:00 - 10:00 -12:30 - 12:30 -

Cards/CraftsSkip-Bo Contest

Cards/CraftsDominoes/Skip-Bo ContestCraft Day (Ends at Noon)

Cards/CraftsSkip-Bo Contest

Cards/CraftsSkip-Bo ContestCraft Day (Ends at Noon)

Cards/CraftsSkip-Bo ContestIce Cream Social

Daily Coloring Contest

March 10thSpring ForwardTurn clocks ahead 1 hour

Tues., Mar. 12th • 11 amBlood Pressure

Screening(2nd Tues. of each month)

Oscoda Senior CenterBridgeCards, Board & Dice GamesAsian Movement & Exercise

Duplicate BridgeHand, Knee, Foot Card GameCribbageWoodcarvers

PinochleTai Chi Chun ExerciseCrafts

Walking & Exercise Club

Sittersize/Yoga w/LorainePinochle

Walking/Exercise ClubLine DancingSittersize with LorraineEuchre

Tues., Mar. 19th5:00 pm

Birthday Celebration(3rd Tuesday of each month.

A celebration withthose who havebirthdays during the current month.)

Sand Lake Senior Center

Tawas Senior CenterMondays11:00 - Tuesdays11:00 -1:00 - Wednesdays11:00 - 12:30 -Thursdays11:00 - 1:00 -Fridays11:00 - 12:30 -

Mystery Game

Bingo (except Mar. 26th)Scrabble

Team TriviaEuchre

JingoScrabble

Left, Center, Right GameEuchre

MON. - FRI. 9:30 am - 11 amWii Golf andWii Bowling All are welcome to join in the fun.

Adult Coloring books and supplies are also available to

use in our Center.

Wed., March 6th • 11 am Baking Contest

Mondays are Mystery Game Day!We will be playing a

different game every weekMon., Mar. 4th

1:00 pmCRAFT CLASSGreeting CardsThurs., Mar. 21st

11:00 amSpring FlingLuncheon

Mon., Mar. 25th1:00 pm

CRAFT CLASSRock PaintingTues., Mar. 26th

11:00 amBUNCO

Thurs., March 21stBoard Meeting

10:30 am

Euchre Every Mon. & Fri. • 12:30 - 3 pmEuchre Tournament is the 1st Monday of the monthPinochle Every Wed. & Thurs. • 12:30 - 3 pmPinochle Tournament is the 2nd Wed. of the monthSewing Class Every Mon. & Wed. • 10 amFor more information or to join the class, Call Connie Nagel at (989) 469-9541

Cake & Ice Cream After Lunch Every 4th FridayJoin us for sweet treats with all the toppings

Blood Pressure Screening March 13th • 11:30 am2nd Wednesday of each month

Volleyball Restarts Sunday, Mar. 3rd • 6 pm We also offer PUZZLES & BOOKS at all times. Feel free to read at the center or take with you.

Tues., Mar. 12th • 10 amHale Sr. Board Mtg.

Fri., March 15th • 10 am St. Patty’s Day PartyWed., Mar. 27th • 10:30 amAlzheimer’s Assoc.

Presentation

NOW AVAILABLEat the Senior Center

Sewing RoomTV Room

Board Game Room,

Fri., March 29th • 12:30Banana Split Day

Sunday, March 10th is Daylights Savings - Turn all clocks ahead 1 hour.

Feb. – AprilIncome Taxes

Call Jean (989)257-2460

ings to do on a Limited Budget – March 2019

SENIOR CITIZENS:You May Be Eligible to Enjoy your Area

High School Sports for FREE!TAWAS SR. CITIZENS

If you are 63 or over, living in the Tawas Area SchoolDistrict, you are eligible for a FREE Tawas High SchoolSports Pass. To receive your pass, bring an ID card or Driver’s License to the Administration Building

across the parking lot from the new gym

HALE SR. CITIZENSare admitted FREE to Hale High School Sporting Events

by simply showing a driver’s license or proof of address. Once proof is shown, your name will be

placed on a list kept at the ticket booth.

OSCODA SR. CITIZENSTo receive a pass, fill out a Golden Age Pass form at the

Oscoda High School Office. - It is good foreverWHITTEMORE SR. CITIZENS

No FREE Admission$3.00 per event or $25 for Season Pass

Senior AdvantagesSenior Advantages

HAM and CB Radio MeetingEnjoy coffee and conversation with other radio enthusiasts. Bring equipment to show off, sell or trade.First Saturday of each month at 10 am

(except July and August)Desi’s Restaurant • 1945 W. River Rd., Oscoda

(989) 739-7856

Intelicare Hospice Grief Support GroupVarious topics from “Understanding yourGrief” by Alan Wolfelt will be covered. Please call today to register 989-846-0480.Meeting dates are Mar. 6th, Mar. 20th,

April 3rd and April 17th10 am - 11:30 am

Robert J. Parks Library • 6010 N. Skeel Ave, Oscoda

TAWAS CITY LIBRARYTuesdays - Knitting Group • 9:30 am Wednesdays - Coloring Time for Adults • 2 pmThursdays - Needlework Group • 2 pm Saturdays - Used Bookstore Open at 9 am - 1 pm

OSCODA LIBRARYMonday - Inspirational Drawing • 1:30 - Oscoda

The Peculiar Joy of the Printed Book

with Author, Copywriter & Editor Erin BartelsTues., March 19, 2019 • 6 pm

Whether you read on your phone, with an e-reader, listento audio books, or turn actual pages with your fingers, au-thor Erin Bartels is happy that you’re reading, but, she ar-gues, there are qualities and characteristics of the printedbook that make it a form she believes will never entirely dis-appear. She takes book lovers on a journey through thehistory of the printed book - the novel in particular - dis-cussing how books as artifacts can teach us about our-selves and our history, and offering warnings about whatwe lose when we switch to digital.Book Sale & Signing Following the Program.

East Tawas City Council Chambers760 Newman St., East Tawas

Bring a used book and participate in a book exchange game!

989.362.9670

Now accepting applications forPrivate & Semi-private Rooms

Stop by or call and set up a tour today

Recently upgraded • 3 Meals a day24 hr. Supervision • 20+ years of experience

751 Newman St. • East Tawas

The Huron Shores Genealogical SocietyPresents, Did You Look? and morewith Kris Rzepczynski and Melissa Tennant RzepczynskiSaturday, March 30, 2019 • 10 am - 2 pmKris, a Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michi-gan and Melissa, a Genealogy Center AssistantManager at the Allen County Public Library willshow you little known places to search for infor-mation. They will also teach you how to index thenaturalization records project on Family Searchand tell you what genealogical resources areavailable in the Allen County Public Library.9-9:30 am - Genealogy Library Opens9:30 - 10 am - Register & Coffee/Tea10 am - Noon Little Known Resources12-12:30 pm - Brown Bag Lunch12:30 - 1:15 - Indexing1:15 - 2 pm - Allen County Public LibraryREGISTRATION REQUIRED • BRING A LUNCH

Robert J. Parks Library • 6010 N. Skeel Ave, Oscoda

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Iosco County Commission on Aging’sTAWASMarch MenuMarch Menu

When preparing meals at our centers, wedo not add salt to our food. As we all know,processed products contain sodium. If the recipecalls for this processed product, it may affect thetaste of your food. We are required by NEMCSA tofollow their dietary guidelines which benefits youwith a well balanced meal.

To all those who dine with us FOR either lunch or dinner

SCHELL Hearing Aid Service

Ask yourself, “Who knows more about hearing aids than the manufacturer?”

Your Michigan Hearing Aid Manufacturer & Repair CenterWe brought OUR

36 years of manufacturing experience from Clarkston

so we can be close to YOU!

Conveniently located at 624 Lake St. • Tawas City

Call: 989-362-0600

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Polish SausageRoasted PotatoesBrussel Sprouts

Pear

Beef Chop Suey& Rice

Maui Blend VeggiesSnap PeasBanana

Smothered ChickenButtered Noodles

SuccotashApplesauce

Scalloped Potatoes& Ham

Creamed CornBanana Cream Pie

Loose BurgerTater Tots

Baked BeansCherry Crisp

BBQ MeatballsRed Potatoes

PeasMixed Fruit

PizzaItalian BlendTossed SaladApple Crisp

Pork RoastMashed Potatoes

Wax BeansApplesauce

ChiliCorn Bake

Northwest BlendPeach Cobbler

Lemon Pepper FishRoasted Potatoes

Prince Charles BlendVegetables

Slushie

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Baked BeansMacaroni Salad

Pear

Chicken ParmesanStewed TomatoesThree Bean Salad

Peach

MeatloafMacaroni & Cheese

PeasApple

Boiled Ham DinnerPotatoes & CarrotsCabbage Tropical

Fruit

Chicken Pot PieColeslawApricots

BBQ ChickenScalloped Potatoes

Creamed CornBanana Cream Pie

TurkeyMashed Potatoes

Green BeansApple

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ColeslawSherbet

Chili DogCheesy PotatoesMacaroni Salad

Banana

PLANNING TO EAT AT THE CENTER?Please call your preferred center to make reservation one day in advance.

Suggested Donation: 60+ is $3.00. Participants under 60 must pay Center host $6.00. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE 2 MENUS EACH MONTHTawas • (989) 362-6892 Mon. - Fri. • 12 Noon

Please call Cathy Warnez one day in advance to make reservations

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Swiss SteakMashed Potatoes

CarrotsPear

Soup SurpriseHam & Cheese

SliderSaladGrapes

Facts about the Heart• The average heart is the size of a fist in an adult.• Your heart will beat about 115,000 times each day.• Your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day.• An electrical system controls the rhythm of your heart. It’s called the cardiac conduction system.• The heart can continue beating even when it’s disconnected for the body.• The first open-heart surgery occurred in 1893. It was performed by Daniel Hale Williams, who was one of the few black cardiologists in the United States at the time.• The first implantable pacemaker was used in 1958. Ame Larsson, who received the pacemaker, lived longer than the surgeon who implanted it. Larsson died at 86 of a disease that was unrelated to his heart.

Bay Park TowerNow accep&ng applica&ons for low-income, elderly,

disabled, 62+

304 W. Bay St. • East Tawas, MI 48730

• Rent based on income (eligibility requirements apply)

• One bedroom • Laundry facili+es on site • Small pets ok

• Equal Housing OpportunitySMOKE FREE CAMPUS

Hrs: Mon. - Fri. 8 am-4 pm • Closed 1-2 pm

989-362-4963

AGING WITH HUMORAn elderly woman decided to prepare her will andtold her preacher she had two final requests.

First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered

over Walmart. Walmart? the preacher exclaimed.“Why Walmart?” Then I’ll be sure my daughters

visit me twice a week.

Each center is in need of volunteer drivers to assist with Home Delivered Meals.

If you are interested in helping with meal delivery, Contact your local senior citizen center host. Denise Tefend • HALE (989) 728-4251Cathy Warnez • TAWAS (989) 362-6892

OSCODA • (989) 739-3668

Dave & Marcia Lesinski324 W Lake Street

Tawas City, Michigan 48763989-362-4073

For All of Your Insurance Needs Business & Personal

Auto • Homeowners • Life/Health

Are you age 55+ and caring for a relative child 18years of age or younger? We may be able to help. TheNational Family Caregiver Support Program offersassistance through Kinship Care dollars.

“A Program for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren”

• Two requests per year may be made per child• Requests for clothing, tutoring, music lessons, drivers education, sports, scouting, school or church trips/camps may be submitted.• There is a limit of $300.00 per request.Please call ICCOA 728-6484 for more info

KINSHIP CARE

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble

avoid you wherever you go. Irish Blessing

ALZHEIMER’S FOUNDATION OF AMERICACaring for a Spouse Support Group

Caring for a spouse or partner can bring unique challenges to your home life. This support group will

connect caregivers to discuss the challenges and rewards of caregiving, and managing

caregiver needs. It is a space to share, listen, and support other caregivers.

This FREE telephone-based support group is ongoing Thursdays 7 pm - 8 pm.

Contact AFA’s na+onal toll-free helpline at 866-232-8484

and speak with our licensed social workers.CARE CONNECTION

Care Connec&on webinars will be held at the following&me, the second Thursday of each month from 1-2 pm.

These FREE monthly teleconferences are held to educate care partners and professionals on

demen+a-related topics. You will have the ability to view the guest experts’ presenta+ons; Enjoy lessinterference and background noise; Greater ability

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ELDER FINANCIAL EXPLOITATIONFinancial exploitation is a fast-growing form of abuse of

seniors and adults with disabilities. Situations of financialexploitation commonly involve trusted persons in the life ofthe vulnerable adult, such as:

• Caretakers Attorneys• Bank Employees• Pastor• Doctors or nurses• Family Members• Neighbors• Friends and acquaintances• Attorneys

APS (Adult Protective Services) programs report that thenumber of reports involving financial abuse of vulnerableand older adults has grown significantly over the pastdecade. One in nine seniors reported being abused, neg-lected or exploited in the past twelve months. Elder abuseis vastly under-reported only one in 44 cases of financialabuse is ever reported.Financial exploitation takes many forms. While most re-

ports to APS involve perpetrators who are related to, or in atrusting relationship with , the victim, scams and frauds bystrangers are also very common.COMMON SCAMS BY STRANGERS:• Lottery & Sweepstakes scams “You’ve already won! Just send $2,500 to cover your taxes.”• Home Repair/Traveling Con Men “We’re in your area and can coat your driveway/roof really cheaply”.• Grandparents Scams: Falsely soliciting funds for good causes; very common after disasters• I’m from the utility company; I need you to come outside with me for a minute (while accomplice steals valuables).• Roof Repair, yard work, home repair scams• Telemarketing scams and accompanying threats.• Money sent via telegraphs to people claiming lottery winnings.Reports of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults ofteninvolve allegations of abuse and neglect as well. APS in-vestigates all the reported types of abuse, assesses the vic-tim’s cognitive capacity, and takes appropriate steps to stopor mitigate the abuse to the extent possible.• Loss of trust in others• Loss of security• Depression• Feelings of fear, shame, guilt, anger, self-doubt, remorse, worthlessness• Financial destitution• Inability to replace lost assets through employment• Inability to hire attorney to pursue legal protections and remedies• Becoming reliant on government• Inability to provide long term care needs• Loss of primary residenceIf you are a victim or suspect someone has been finan-cially abused contact the APS 1-888-444-3911 or yourlocal law enforcement.

Be Prepared For Emergencies

With the winter weather we have had lately, we need to be prepared for emergencies, whetherit is no power, no meals etc. Older adults are among the most vulnerable when disaster strikes.That’s why it is critical that older people, and those that care for them, prepare for emergencies.If you are an older adult or care for an older adult, follow the steps below to prepare for and re-spond in an emergency.

STEP 1:• Create an emergency plan – Create a “phone call chain,” a plan in which you make an initial call to one person and they, in turn, call the next person, and so on.• This will make sure that all relatives and friends know what is happening in the event of an emergency.• Have the current home, work and cell phone numbers of people you’ll need to contact in an emergency, make sure those people have your number and the numbers of nearby friends or neighbors.• Put an extra copy of these numbers in a travel wallet, purse or suitcase.• Designate a meeting place in case of evacuation – pick two meeting places – one near your home, the other outside of your neighborhood where you can wait, and relatives can find you. Make sure everyone has the address and phone number of the meeting locations. • If you are caring for an older adult who lives in a facility, find out where he or she will be taken in case of an evacuation. • Consider ordering a medical ID bracelet or pendant for people with chronic health problems. Information on medical conditions, allergies, medications and emergency contacts can be engraved on the surface.• For very elderly or disabled adults, put the identification information, list of diagnoses and medications in a travel wallet that can be worn in an emergency.• Get a community disaster plan for your area if there is on.• Learn where evacuees might turn for medical care or emergency supplies of medications.

STEP 2:• Stock an emergency medical kit. You should have a 3-6 day supply of your medications along with an up-to-date medication list that includes the names of any drugs you are taking and the doses.• Medical equipment and necessities: Blood sugar monitoring equipment, blood pressure cuff, hearing aids and batteries, etc.• Make a disaster supply kit - Water - Plan for at least 1 gallon per person per day and at least a 3-day supply.• Food – At least a 3-day supply of canned and dried foods. Juices, soups and high-protein shakes are helpful for older adults.• Basic supplies including a manual can opener, flashlight, battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, batteries, waterproof matches, knife, disposable cups, plates, utensils, basic cooking utensils and cellphone with chargers.• Change of clothing and blankets• Phone number, contact information and key papers.• CASH – it is a good idea to have at least $50.00 on hand.• First aid kit and manual.• Basic hygiene products.

Volunteers at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital provide a FREE daily phone check-in service for

homebound community members.

For more informa+on or to sign up for Telecare, call 989-362-9828.

People Helping People

It’s that simple and it saves lives.If the client does not answer, the volunteer caller

follows a prótocol to contact the client’s designatedneighbor, family member or emergency contact.

Clients will receive a dailyphone call from one of

our volunteers usually between

7:30 am and 9:30 am.

TELECARE is provided seven days a week, 365 days a year, FREE of charge.