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February 2018
Crawford County
Senior GazetteSenior GazetteSenior GazetteSenior Gazette
308 Lawndale St Grayling, MI 49738
Phone (989) 348-7123
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Monday & Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30am to 7pm
Friday 8:30am to 4pm
Highlights:Highlights:Highlights:Highlights: Pg 2 Tax Help Pg 4 New RSVP Services
Coordinator Pg 4 SNAP Pg 5 Mardi Gras Party Pg 6 Facilitator Needed Pg 6 May Trips Pg 7 Ongoing Activities
Our regular activities in alphabetical order
Pg 7 Support Groups Pg 8-9 February Calendar of Activities & Menu Pg 10 Services, Classes &
Resources Pg 11 Social Security Tips Pg 11 Senior Center Dining Pg 12 Word Search Pg 12 Cook’s Corner
Pg 12 Chair Yoga
Pg 12 NuStep Pg 13 myStrength Health
Pres. & Free B-fast
Pg 13 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment
Pg 14 Suggestion Box Pg 14 iCan Connect Pg 14 Pet Assistance Pg 15 Heart Awareness
Month Pg 15 DHHS Appointments Pg 16 Annual Report 16-17 Money Saving Coupons:Money Saving Coupons:Money Saving Coupons:Money Saving Coupons: Pg 8 Art Van of Gaylord
Pg 9 Congregate Meal
Pg 15 Save-a-Lot
Joe & Laverne Greenwood “It was Like at First Sight”
Joe Greenwood was born in Detroit in April of 1929, the youngest of four children. Laverne was born the oldest of 11, in
Milwaukee in 1926, and it was in Milwaukee where the two met on a Sunday in 1945. “I was up from the Great Lakes with a buddy for a visit.”
Laverne, who had graduated from high school in 1944, was working, going to nursing school, and “liked to wave at the boys on the troop trains. The day I met Joe,
my cousin and I had gone to a movie and were waiting for a streetcar when two sailors walked up to us. One of them looked at me and asked, “Do you have to go home right away?” she said. “I told him no, so he took me out for an ice cream sundae. I didn’t let him take me back to nurses’ housing, though. I took a bus.”
Joe was one of many young men whose sense of patriotism caused
him to alter his birth certificate so that he could enlist in the service early. “I was only 16,” he said, and with a twinkle in his eye added, “as soon as I enlisted, the Germans surrendered!” With three brothers already serving, Joe had dropped out of Cass Tech. to follow their
lead. The two had known each other
just five months when Joe shipped out, and for the next four years, he went from California to Shanghai. “We got put on a destroyer to a
Philippines ammo depot. The war was over by then, and we were disposing of leftover arms. We’d go from one island to another, trading with the people. We had a
doctor and a nurse who checked out all the people, and we caught rain water into big tanks. We also were in the area where they tested the first A-bomb. We moved all the people and their stuff…loaded it onto the ship and moved them 300 miles away.” He said. “In ’49 I came back on a Navy transport.”
In the meantime, Laverne graduated from nursing school, in 1948. If the war hadn’t ended, she’d have been a lieutenant, as she was
in the Navy Corp Nursing School, and had a deal to join up after graduation. Throughout those four years, the two exchanged letters “off and on.”
When Joe returned he obtained his GED, and on October 8th, the couple married. She was 22. He was 20 (although his birth certificate stated that he was 21. He has since changed it back to reflect his true birth date.) “We’ve known each other 72 years!” Laverne said,
smiling. “I wouldn’t say it was love
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Senior Gazette Staff
Alice Snyder Editor
Christine Sayad Creative Director & Advertising Manager
Ann Rowland Cheryl Melroy
Robert Simpson Gretchen Stelter Contributing Writers
Ken Wright Contributing Photographer
The Senior Gazette 308 Lawndale St. Grayling, MI 49738
The Senior Gazette is published monthly by the Crawford County Commission on Aging. The publication is distributed free to Crawford County residents by direct
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comments of the Crawford County Commission on Aging, its staff or its board. The Senior
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Commission on Aging
Board Members: Matt LeBlanc, Chairman
Jamie McClain, Commissioner/Vice-Chair Lorelei King, Secretary
Rev. Elizabeth Chace, Member Marc Dedenbach, Member Jason Thompson, Member Sandy Woods, Member
Commission on Aging Staff: Alice Snyder, Director
Melanie Conway, Assistant Director Dale Van Vliet, Nutrition Manager
Lynn Cheney, Administrative Assistant Christine Sayad, Public Relations Coordinator Karl Schreiner, Advocacy & Resource Coord.
Kathy Meisner, Program Assistant Sara Humphreys, Receptionist Helen Nolan, Receptionist
Denise Conte, Cook Laurie Harteau, Cook
Jared Tunison, Kitchen Aide Erika Mudry, Homemaker Kathy Jacobs, Homemaker Ann Bilyeu, Homemaker
Sarah Pollock, Homemaker Linda Thompson, Homemaker
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Our Mission… The mission of the
Commission on Aging
is to advocate and
promote the
well-being and
independence of all
older adults of
Crawford County.
Tax and Home Heating Credit Appointments Available
Volunteers are available this year to assist with filing taxes and home heating credits. To qualify for an appointment, your income cannot be over $60,000.
Two days are available for Home Heating Credit Appointments – February 5th & 6th.
Tax appointments are available starting February 12th every Monday & Tuesday up thru Monday, April 10th.
You Need To Bring:
• Picture ID(s) and Driver’s License (must have in order to keep appt.)
• Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents (must have in order to keep appt.)
• Birthdates for spouse and dependents • If one of your dependents is in school,
bring a report card or some document showing they are attending school.
• Copy of last year’s Tax Return • Any Income, W2's, Tips, Gambling
Winnings, Your Social Security Statement SSA-1099, Railroad Retirement RRB-1099, Interest 1099-INT, Dividends 1099-DIV, Stock Sales 1099B, Retirement, Annuity, IRA Distributions 1099-R, Unemployment Compensation 1099-G, Any Other Income Documentation, 1099-MISC, FIA/FIP Obtain DHS Statement, SSI Fed/State Bank Statement
• Daycare Total Amount Paid, Providers ID Number or SS Number
• Mortgage Interest Statement • A Copy of your property Tax Bills for last
year: Summer and Winter Taxes. (Renters may also qualify for a Homestead Property Tax Credit.)
• Your Heating Costs from November 1, 2016 Thru October 31, 2017. (Renters may qualify even if heat is included in rent.)
• For Direct Deposit: Bank Routing and Account Number or bring a Blank Check
CALL 989-348-7123 to make an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Appointments are available on a first come, first serve basis until full.
HOME HEATING CREDIT
Appointments February 5th & 6th
The Home Heating Credit is a way the State of Michigan helps you pay some of your heating expenses if you are a qualified Michigan homeowner or renter. You or your tax preparer should complete the Home Heating Credit Claim (MI-1040CR-7) to see if you qualify for the credit.
The Home Heating Credit is based on your heating costs from November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017. The credit is also based on your income. (Renters may qualify even if heat is included in rent.)
You may qualify if your income is under $13,300 for 1 dependent or under $17,800 for a family of 2. (Add $4,500 for each additional dependent). Your income is based on last year’s form and could be higher this year.
The source of heating includes: gas (natural or propane), electricity, wood, pellets or a combination of any listed. Your January DTE or Consumers Power bill will have your home heating costs for the year.
Call the Crawford County Commission on Aging to make your appointment at 989-348-7123.
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• Candy for Reception • Reams of Copy Paper for Computers
Important Phone Numbers
Social Security 1-800-772-1213 or 1-866-739-4802
Medicare - 1-800-633-4227
Veterans Administration 1-800-827-1000
Alzheimer’s Assistance
1-800-272-3900
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Donations Juanita Bilinski Shirley Bordeaux Donna Burke
Michael & Dianne Branch Cheerful Givers Club David Converse Dennis Decker Gary Duke
Bob & Pat Gallagher Grayling Promotional
Association Janet & Donald Gooch
Bruce Jerome K-Mart
Robert Leland Sue Louchart
Larry & Joan Mattis Wayne & Rose Mary
Nelson Mary Parker
Donald & Rae Ann Schanz St. Francis Episcopal
Church Mary Beth Trumble
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Robert & Janice Zalobsky
Volunteers and Contributions received after
January 5th will be acknowledged in the next edition of the Senior Gazette.
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Birthday Dinner Flowers Donated by Family Fare
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Make a Donation today by talking to a
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Donate in Memory or Honor of Someone Special Monetary gifts to the Crawford County Commission on Aging are a fitting tribute to the memory of those no longer with us or in honor of those we love. Your tax deductible gift in their name will enable us to continue to grow to provide and
initiate programs which promote the well-being and independence of all older adults of Crawford County. In memorializing or honoring a loved one, you have the opportunity to support vital aging programs in this community.
If you’re interested in making a Donation in Honor or in Memory of Someone, you can buy a Plaque to be displayed
in the Senior Center Dining Room.
Memorial Donations made by: Ruth UhlRuth UhlRuth UhlRuth Uhl
In Memory of George Kessler
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In Memory of Nancy Nunn
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We are pleased to introduce Persis Sopariwala as the new Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Services Coordinator. Persis was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and holds a Bachelors of English and
Psychology and Masters of Social Work, both from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. While in graduate school, Persis was actively involved in the nonprofit
community, doing volunteer coordination for the Cancer Support Community, and helping with marketing and development for United Way. Persis also worked as the Resident Director of a cooperative house on campus during her graduate studies.
Persis loves working with volunteers, and learning about the different skills and interests that everyone brings to the table.
Outside of RSVP, Persis enjoys Netflix, trying new recipes, and exploring Northern Michigan.
For more information about RSVP and how to get involved, please contact Persis at [email protected] or 989-281-1505.
Introducing Persis Sopariwala as RSVP Services Coordinator
The Crawford County Commission on Aging &
Senior Center accepts and welcomes SNAP/
EBT customers.
Norman Backiewicz Janet Backiewicz Sheryl Biggs
Sandy Brody-Sparks Roy Bryant Earl Corpe
Marc Dedenbach James Duncan Lois Durfee Tina Foster Mary Garcia
Mary Jo Gingerick Karen Gribb
Sharron Hagerman Susan Hensler
Karen Hollenbeck Bill Hollenbeck Donna Hubbard Eva Hulbert
Francis Hummel Kay Hunter
Thomas Jarosz Mark Jurkovich Eileen Kemerer Ron Kemerer
Dennis Kemerer Kay Ellen King Lorelei King Glenn King
Sandy Lakanen Richard Lee
Alice Lee Cathy Lester Kirsten Lietz Rita Lone
Nancy MacDonald George Mascarello Sharlene Mascarello
Barb McCray Judy Morford
Marcus Niedzielski Dee Niedzielski Helen Nolan
Dolores Norton Mary Parker
Rosemary Patrick Sharen Perkins Carol Peterson Carolyn Racokzy Thomas Rawlings Debra Rawlings Jack Richards Donna Schnoor Betty Shurkey Joyce Sorenson Sandy Steele
Ann Stephenson Vera Trimble
Ceriel VanDecasteele Kristine Walker-Smith
Harry Wojcik Barb Wotring
Get your birthday published in the Gazette! Stop by or call the Senior Center & ask for a form!
February BirthdaysFebruary BirthdaysFebruary BirthdaysFebruary Birthdays
Barbara McCray 2/3 Otto Brantley 2/4 Pete Cheney 2/5 Pat McLaughlin 2/5
Alice Ray 2/9 Norm Beach 2/13 Robert Weiman 2/17
Richard Sobieralski 2/19 Donald Germain 2/21 Janet Gildner 2/21
Delores Kinnison 2/23 Raymond Beckett 2/28
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Joe & Laverne Greenwood みェゑォォろィえりギえみェゑォォろィえりギえみェゑォォろィえりギえみェゑォォろィえりギえどィィえぺイガァらィれどィィえぺイガァらィれどィィえぺイガァらィれどィィえぺイガァらィれごえへゐイォイエえりギえごえへゐイォイエえりギえごえへゐイォイエえりギえごえへゐイォイエえりギえびろィえみェゑわゐォびろィえみェゑわゐォびろィえみェゑわゐォびろィえみェゑわゐォごえふらゑィえなェらィるゐえはらァァろェギごえふらゑィえなェらィるゐえはらァァろェギごえふらゑィえなェらィるゐえはらァァろェギごえふらゑィえなェらィるゐえはらァァろェギええええ
at first sight, but it was ‘Like’. When I saw him again, I knew why I had kept writing.” Through the years,
Laverne stayed with nursing; always in labor and delivery. He worked first for Hudson Motors,
followed by what he calls “lots of jobs.” They raised 4 children; 2 sons, and 2 daughters. They have 2 grandchildren.
They live in a little cabin on a quiet lake; a cabin Joe used to visit with a friend of his. “Then he bought a place down the way. His brother wanted
to buy this cabin, but his wife said ‘no’. So, we bought it! We borrowed against our life savings to do it, and paid all of $4200 for it! That was 27 years ago,” Joe said. “We don’t have a lot, but we’re living a good life.”
“He makes me laugh,” said Laverne. “You know, he always told me he was a saint, and then I had ovarian cancer and
he took care of
me. He took care of the house, He took care of everything.” She smiled at her husband. “He wasn’t lying. He’s had to put up with a lot.” “I sure do!” Joe
exclaimed. “She’s bossy. She makes lists for me.” But he’s smiling as he says it.
Last March, Joe had a heart attack
requiring triple by-pass surgery. And then Laverne
needed a pacemaker, and they ended up in the hospital at the same time. “They put us in the same room,” Laverne said, “and they pushed our beds close together.” The two, married 68 years now, share the kind of smile with each other that comes only from decades of partnership and love.
Joe continues to pursue his hobby of building little boats, and Laverne makes dolls and does other crafts. They
read. They play euchre. “She learned to drive when she was 64,” Joe said. “That’s when she learned all her cuss words. Then she got on Facebook and learned
some more!” As Ken Wright snapped yet another
photo of the two, Joe quipped, “Oh Good! This will be a good one for our obituary!”
Laverne laughed until tears came, gripping his hand. They laugh a lot. His dry wit and her effervescent chatter seem to prove that their friendship is the tie that binds them.
“That’s the secret,” said Laverne. “That’s the secret.”
Mardi Gras is February 13
th
The purple beads stand for Justice The gold beads for Power & the green beads for Faith.
Join us at the Crawford County
Commission on Aging & Senior Center February 13th at 6pm for a
Mardi Gras Party! Prize to be passed from person to person.
Last one gets it! A vote for a Queen and King will be taken. A Jester will lead a parade, while everyone salutes to the new King & Queen!
Refreshments to follow! Lots of Beads & Masks for Everyone!!
A Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo dinner will be served at 5pm. Those 60 and over dinner is a suggested $3.00 donation. Those under 60 the cost of dinner is $5.00.
Thank you for helping
create so many smiles. An enormous Thank You to the
Grayling Middle School teachers who provided Christmas gifts for some of our older adults in the Crawford County area.
A big shout of thanks also goes to the Grayling Elementary School where the students made mugs filled with treats for the Meals on Wheels recipients.
Both gifts were much appreciated and your thoughtfulness brought warm smiles to all!
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THANK YOU
It is the mission of the Grayling
Promotional Association (GPA) to promote business and tourism and improve the quality of life in the Grayling Community. They have several fundraisers each year which raise money for projects in our community. They also
raise a little money each time for a "special cause". This year the GPA raised money at their annual Festival of Trees event for our older adults. The $236 raised will be used to purchase meal and bus coupons for our lower income participants. Thank you GPA for thinking of us!!
If you'd like more information about the GPA, their upcoming events or to become a member, please visit their website at:
www.graylingpromotional.org
Support Group Facilitator NEEDED
The Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center, in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association – is looking for someone to facilitate a monthly Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Some requirements would be:
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia
• Experience facilitating groups • Successful completion of volunteer screening process
• Successful completion of support group facilitator training process The Caregiver Support group is
designed for anyone who is caring for a love one with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other related dementias whether nearby or far away. This monthly support group is designed to provide an outlet for caregivers to talk, share, get support, learn coping skills and get education about these dementias.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a facilitator please contact Taylor Cramer at 989-370-9811 or email him at [email protected].
& Crea�on Museum
May 14-18, 2018 $559 Price per person, based on double occupancy. $75.00 Due Upon Signing.
Final Payment Due: 3/7/2018 Incredible Price Includes: ♦ Motor coach transportation ♦ 4 nights lodging ♦ 8 meals ♦ Admission to the New, stunning
ARK ENOUNTER in Ohio
♦ Admission to the Famous ♦ CREATION MUSEUM ♦ Admission to the NEWPORT
AQUARIUM ♦ Admission to the CINCINNATI
ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS ♦ And much more Departure: Kaliseum Recreation Complex, 1900 Fairground Rd. NW, Kalkaska, at 8am then in Grayling at 9am.
For more information flyers are
available at the Commission on Aging & Senior Center or call Mary Ladach from Kalkaska Commission on Aging, at (231) 587-4769 for more info. and reservations.
Two TRIPS planned for May! Pick one or both!
Niagara Falls & Toronto
May 21-25, 2018 $450 Price per person, based on double occupancy. $75.00 Due Upon Signing.
Final Payment Due: 3/14/2018 Incredible Price Includes: ♦ Motor coach transportation ♦ 4 nights lodging ♦ 8 meals ♦ GUIDED TOURS OF NIAGARA
FALLS & TORONTO
♦ A visit to Casa Loma; Castle ♦ A visit to NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
& QUEEN VICTORIA PARK ♦ A Journey to the Falls on a
“HORNBLOWER NIAGARA CRUISE”
Departure: Bellaire Senior Center at 8am with pick up in Grayling (Time to be determined).
For more information flyers are available at the Commission on Aging & Senior Center or call Beth Lacy from
Bellaire Senior Center at (231) 533-8703 for more info. and reservations. NOTE: You must bring a Valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card for this Tour.
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Support Groups
11th Step Meeting Mondays, 7pm
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Grayling
Alzheimer’s Support Group 3rd Wednesday,11am
The Brook of Grayling, 503 Rose St. For more info call the COA 348-7123
Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 6pm
Free Methodist Church, M-72 West, Grayling For more info call Roger at 989-245-2561
Choices (Anger Management) Mondays, 2:30-4pm at River House
For more info call 348-3169 Diabetes Support Group
4th Tuesday 4:30pm, Milltown Rm Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
For more info call 344-4826 Empowerment Group for Women
Thursdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm, at River House For more info call 348-3169
Grayling Alcoholics Anonymous Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Noon Sunday,
Tuesday, Friday at 8pm Women’s Meeting, Thursdays at Noon
At St. Francis Episcopal Church, Grayling Saturdays - Noon
At Grayling Township Hall Thursdays, 7pm in the Crawford Rm, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital For more AA info call 866-336-9588
Grayling Al–Anon Tuesdays 11am & 8pm
Women’s meeting, Thursdays at Noon St. Francis Episcopal Church, Grayling
For more info call Greg at 348-1382
Healing Together (Grief Support Program) 3rd Thursday 4:00pm
The Brook of Grayling, 503 Rose St. For more info call 1-989-343-2470
Munson Hospice Grief Support Group 4th Monday, 11am
Munson Home Health, 324 Meadows Dr.
OCOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Wednesdays, 7pm
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Grayling
Overeaters Anonymous Wednesdays, 7pm in the Crawford Rm, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital For more info call Patsy 989-348-3073
Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesdays 6:30pm, Houghton Lake Alano Club, 2410 N. Markey Rd.
For more info call Ted 989-429-8100
TOPS Weight Loss Class Thursdays 4:30-6pm
St. John Lutheran Church, Grayling More info, call Mary Kay at 348-1398
Aerobic Drumming Off for Winter Bible Study Tuesdays, 10am Thursdays, 1:30pm
Bingo Medicine Shoppe Bingo once a month on “Thurs” Penny Bingo, Thurs 1pm Pantry Bingo, Fridays 1pm Bridge Mondays, 1pm
Card Golf Fridays, 9am Clogging, Beginning Mondays, 12:30pm Clogging, Regular Mondays, 1:30pm
Computer Club Assistance by Appointment Color Craze Thursdays, 10am
Crafting Wednesdays & Thurs, 10am
Dinner Mon.-Thurs., 4:30pm-5:30pm $3.00 age 60+ $5.00 under 60 Birthday Dinner once a month Euchre Tuesdays, 1pm Exercise Thursday, 10am Friday, 10am Flower Arranging Monday, 10am
Legal Assistance 4th Wednesday, 1-4pm
Line Dancing No line dancing in February
Lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30am-12:30pm $3.00 age 60+ $5.00 under 60 Frederic Satellite 2nd Fri. Lovells Satellite 3rd Fri. Mahjong Wednesdays, 1pm
Pinochle Fridays, 10am Pokeno Thursdays, 10am Pool Ball-in-Hand, Wednesdays, 1pm Nine Ball, Fridays, 1pm
Soup (2 choices per meal) Lunch Monday-Friday starting at 11:30am. Dinner Monday-Thursday starting at 4:30pm. $1.00 per bowl Also available to go
Trips Special trips for seniors are planned May through October. All priced under $100.
Unlucky 7’s Wednesdays, 2:30pm
Wii Bowling Wednesdays, 1pm Zumba Gold
Tuesdays, 10am
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Thursday, February 15th, 4 - 6pm
Valent ine ’ s DinnerValent ine ’ s DinnerValent ine ’ s DinnerValent ine ’ s Dinner
Prime RibPrime RibPrime RibPrime Rib Garlic Roasted Red SkinsGarlic Roasted Red SkinsGarlic Roasted Red SkinsGarlic Roasted Red Skins Glazed Baby CarrotsGlazed Baby CarrotsGlazed Baby CarrotsGlazed Baby Carrots Mojito Fruit SaladMojito Fruit SaladMojito Fruit SaladMojito Fruit Salad
Red Velvet Red Velvet Red Velvet Red Velvet
CakeCakeCakeCake
At the
Commission on Aging & Senior Center
308 Lawndale St.
Grayling
No Reservations Required!
Winners for the Christmas Dinner - The door prizes were kitchen towels donated by Matilda Walker and a Christmas Coffee mug with candy. The winners were Sally McPhearson and Roger Tack. Delores Norton won the 50/50 in the amount of $90.00.
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day March 15th
Suggested donation for 60+ $3.00. Under 60 cost is $5.00
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Sun MONDAY Cream of Broccoli
TUESDAY Potato
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5 10am Flower Arrangement Class
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Breaded Chicken Fritter, Red Skin Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Apple Slices
12:30pm Beginning Clogging 1-2:30 pm TEFAP @ American Legion 1pm Bridge Club 1:30pm Clogging
4:30-5:30pm Dinner - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Breadstick, Italian Blend, Tossed Salad w/Tomato, Grapes
6 10am Bible Study 10am Zumba Gold
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Brown
Rice, Prince Charles Veggie Blend, Cauliflower, Burst O' Berries
1pm Euchre 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Checks
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Pork Roast, Green Beans, Baked
Potato, Fresh Pear
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12 10am Flower Arrangement Class 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Pork with
Kraut, Green Beans, Apricots 12:30pm Beginning Clogging 1pm Bridge Club 1:30pm Clogging
4:30-5:30pm Dinner - Lemon Baked Fish, Red Skin Potato, Sliced Carrots,
Burst O' Berries
13 10am Bible Study 10am Zumba Gold 11:30-5pm Foot Clinic-Need Appt
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Shepherd’s Pie, Winter Blend Vegetable, Fresh Orange
1pm Euchre 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Checks
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, Sugar Snap
Peas,Tossed Salad, Strawberries 6pm Mardi Gras Party
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19 10am Flower Arrangement Class
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Breaded Cod, Red Skin Potatoes, Prince Charles
Veggie Blend, Fresh Apple 12:30pm Beginning Clogging 1-4pm Hearing Clinic-Appt. Req’d 1pm Bridge Club 1:30pm Clogging
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Crispy Lemon Chicken Breast, Baked Sweet Potato,
Peas, Fresh Orange
20 10am Bible Study 10am Zumba Gold
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch - Smothered Pork, Broccoli, Carrots,
Burst O’ Berries, Banana 1pm Euchre 3:30pm Foodie Group 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Checks
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Beef Lasagna, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Winter Blend Vegetable,
Red Grapes
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26 10am Flower Arrangement Class
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch - Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas & Pearl Onions, Apricots
12:30pm Beginning Clogging 1pm Bridge Club 1:30pm Clogging 4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Liver & Onions, Boiled Potato, Fried Cabbage w/Bacon,
Parisian Carrots, Fruit Cocktail
27 10am Bible Study 10am Zumba Gold 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Beef Ravioli, Italian Blend, Tossed Salad
w/Tomato, Grapes 1pm Euchre 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Checks 4:30-5:30pm Birthday Dinner – Beef Pot Pie, Brussel Sprouts, Burst O’ Berries, Banana,
Cake & Ice Cream
Senior Center Meal Program
Lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm, Mon - Fri. Dinner 4:30 - 5:30pm, Mon - Thurs.
Lunch & Dinner suggested donation
of $3.00. Under 60 cost $5.00.
2 Choices of Soups served daily
Soup is available starting 11:30/4:30 To go soup is available
Satellite Meals
Frederic/Maple Forest @ Frederic Township Building
Lovells @ Lovells Township Bldg
Please call the
Senior Center at 348-7123 to make
a reservation for a Satellite Meal.
Bowl of Soup $1.00
per bowl
Milk 30¢ with a bowl of soup
Crawford County
Commission on Aging & Senior Center
February 2018 At-A-Glance Meal & Activities Calendar
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WEDNESDAY Cream of Mushroom
THURSDAY Navy Bean & Ham
FRIDAY Chili
Sat
1 10am Crafting & Color Craze 10am Pokeno 10am Golden Toners Exercise
12pm Lunch – Fish Sandwich, Cauliflower, Peas & Carrots, Fresh
Apple 1pm Penny Bingo 1:30pm Bible Study
5pm Dinner – Beef Stew, Biscuit, Tossed Salad, Parisian Carrots,
Grapes
2 9am Card Golf 10am Pinochle 10am Munson Rehab Exercise Group
11am Blood Pressure Checks 12pm Lunch - Swiss Steak,
Mashed Potatoes, Sugar Snap Peas, Peaches
1pm Pantry Bingo 1pm Pool – 9 Ball
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7 9:30am Commodities @ St. Mary’s 10am Crafting 11:30-12:30pm Lunch - Chicken and Mushroom Orecchiette, Broccoli, Mixed Vegetables, Red Grapes
1pm Mahjong 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand 1pm Wii Bowling 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – French Dip Sandwich, Red Skin Potato, Corn,
Burst O’ Berries
8 10am Crafting & Color Craze
10am Pokeno 10am Golden Toners Exercise
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – BBQ Pork Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries,
Peas & Carrots, Apricots 1pm Penny Bingo 1:30pm Bible Study
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Beef Taco, Corn, Refried Beans, Apricots
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9am Card Golf 10am Pinochle 10am Munson Rehab Exercise Group
11am Blood Pressure Checks 12pm Frederic Satellite
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches 1pm Pantry Bingo 1pm Pool – 9 Ball
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14 10am Crafting 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch - Beef Tips & Noodles, Asparagus, Fresh Apple
1pm-4pm DHHS Assistance 1pm Mahjong 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand 1pm Wii Bowling 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potato w/Mushroom Gravy, Brussel Sprouts, Fruit Cocktail
15 10am Crafting & Color Craze 10am Pokeno 10am Golden Toners Exercise
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Pork Riblet Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries,
Green Beans, Fresh Pear 1pm Penny Bingo 1:30pm Bible Study 4-6pm Valentine’s Dinner – Prime Rib, Garlic Roasted Red Skins,
Glazed Baby Carrots, Mojito Fruit Salad, Red Velvet Cake
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9am Card Golf 10am Pinochle 10am Munson Rehab Exercise Group
11am Blood Pressure Checks 12pm Lovells Satellite 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Breaded
Skinless Chicken Breast, Baked Sweet Potato, Mixed Vegetables,
Applesauce 1pm Pantry Bingo 1pm Pool – 9 Ball
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21 10am Crafting 11am Alzheimer’s Support Grp. @ The Brook of Grayling; 503 Rose St
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Stuffed Cabbage, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Blueberry Yogurt
1pm Mahjong 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand 1pm Wii Bowling 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s 4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Beef Pot Roast,
Boiled Potato, Green Beans, Fresh Apple
22 9am Free Breakfast Presentation 10am Crafting & Color Craze 10am Pokeno 10am Golden Toners Exercise
11:30-12:30pm Lunch - Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Broccoli, Strawberries 1pm Penny Bingo 1:30pm Bible Study 3pm Medicine Shoppe Bingo
4:30-5:30pm Dinner – Beef Enchilada, Corn, Peaches
6pm Chair Yoga
23 9am Card Golf 10am Pinochle 10am Munson Rehab Exercise 10:30am Foodie Group 11am Blood Pressure Checks 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch - Baked Ham, Baked Sweet Potato, Green
Beans, Applesauce 1pm Pantry Bingo 1pm Pool – 9 Ball
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28 10am Crafting 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch – Beef Pot
Roast, Red Skin Potato, Carrots, Fresh Orange
1-4pm Legal Assist-Appt. Required 1pm Mahjong 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand 1pm Wii Bowling 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s 4:30-5:30pm Dinner – BBQ Chicken
Breast, Baked Potato, Stewed Tomatoes, Fresh Pear
As a courtesy to our advertisers, only one coupon per household per month. **Please Do Not Duplicate**
Free Congregate Meal
For Seniors 60+ Commission on Aging & Senior Center
308 Lawndale, Grayling
Must be a first time
meal.
Located
Behind
Burger King
LOOK!
New Serving Times at the
Senior Center!
Lunch & Dinner’s serving
�me is now 1 hour!
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Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Services Blood Pressure & Sugar Checks by Munson Home Health Care Tuesdays, 4-5pm By InTeliCare - Friday, 11am
Foot Care Clinic - by appointment $25 per visit - by Comfort Keepers 2nd Tuesday, 11:30-6pm
Hearing Clinic - by appointment by Advantage Audiology
3rd Monday, 1-4pm, no charge
Incontinence Supplies Supplies are available for a donation of $5.00
Medical Equipment Loan Closet Items are available for a donation of $5.00
Nutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition ServicesNutrition Services Boost Plus Discounted cost for liquid nutrition with a prescription from your doctor.
Commodities Food Distribution Monthly, 9:30-10:30am @ St. Mary’s
Congregate Meal Program Lunch is provided Mon-Fri from 11:30am -12:30pm and Dinner is provided from 4:30pm - 5:30pm Mon -Thurs. Suggested donation for seniors 60+ is $3.00 and for those under 60, $5.00 cost.
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) Meals are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, with frozen meals included for non-delivery days.
Senior Project Fresh Each summer, qualified seniors receive $20 worth of coupons for fresh fruits & vegetables
Soup (2 choices served daily) Lunch Monday-Friday at 11:30am. Dinner Monday-Thursday at 4:30pm. $1.00 per bowl. Also available to go.
T.E.F.A.P. Food Distribution Quarterly @ American Legion Hall 1-2:30pm Nov, Feb, May, & Aug
ResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResourcesResources Computers Internet computers are available at the Senior Center for your use, Mon & Wed 8:30-6pm, Tues & Thurs 8:30-7pm, and Fri 8:30-4pm Information and Assistance Our staff are ready to assist you in finding answers to your questions or to assist in finding available resources.
Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) Trained counselors help seniors in deciding which health insurance options are best for them.
Medical Transportation We can assist in arranging transportation for seniors who have no other means.
Resource Center Bookcase of loan materials, both videos and books.
Senior Gazette A monthly Senior Gazette which is full of information for seniors and their caregivers.
InInInInInInInInInInInIn------------Home ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome ServicesHome Services For those who need a little assistance maintaining their independence.
Housekeeping Bathing Assistance Respite for Caregivers
ClassesClassesClassesClassesClassesClassesClassesClassesClassesClassesClassesClasses Creating Confident Caregivers (CCC) CCC helps caregivers of people with dementia learn how dementia works and learn strategies for improving caregiver skills and caring for oneself in the process.
AARP Driver Refresher Course Offered once each year.
Matter of Balance Program This program offers practical strategies to reduce falls. Offered once a year.
PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Classes PATH is designed to benefit adults with chronic or long-term health conditions including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis and depression.
Stress Less with Mindfulness Stress Less is a class teaching people a particular way of thinking to help reduce stress, depression and anxiety.
Cost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for ServicesCost for Services Almost all of the services offered are available on a suggested donation basis to Crawford County residents. Our programs are funded by Crawford County millage taxes along with Federal, State, and local grants. General donations and donations to a specific program are always needed and welcome.
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How We
Served You in
December 2017!
At the Senior Center
• We served 743 Congregate Meals • We served 221 Soups • Activities/Events Attendance 718 • Average # of Daily Visitors 56
In-Home Services
• Delivered 2.776 home delivered meals. • Provided 70.50 hours of respite care. • We provided 350.50 hours of homemaker services.
• We provided 81 hours of bathing assistance services.
Listen for our Calendar of Events every morning at
8:30am - 8:40am on Q100.3, WQON. Courtesy of the Grayling Chamber and
Blarney Stone Broadcasting.
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From Bob Simpson, District Manager
Traverse City Social Security Office
ROSIE THE RIVETER:
WORKING WOMEN’S ICON “Rosie the Riveter” is an American
icon representing women working in
factories during World War II. These
women learned new jobs and filled in for
the men who were away at war. They
produced much of the armaments and
ammunition to supply the war effort.
They also paid FICA on their wages,
contributing to the Social Security
program. These “Rosies” embodied the
“can-do” spirit immortalized in a poster
by J. Howard Miller. Both the image and
the spirit live on today.
If you asked Rosie about Social
Security, she would use her rivet gun to
drive home the value of Social Security
for women. More Rosies work today, and
nearly 60 percent of people receiving
benefits are women. Women tend to live
longer than men, so Social Security’s
inflation-adjusted benefits help protect
women. You can outlive your savings and
investments, but Social Security is for
life. Women provide their own basic level
of protection when they work and pay
taxes into the Social Security system.
Women who have been married and had
low earnings or who didn’t work may be
covered through their spouses’ work.
Today’s Rosie will turn her “can-do”
spirit to learning more about Social
Security and what role it will play in her
financial plan for the future. She focuses
on our pamphlet called What Every
Woman Should Know available at
www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10127.html
for a game plan.
She rolls up her sleeves and sets up
her my Social Security account
(www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount) to
review her earnings and estimates. If she
finds an incorrect posting, she’ll locate
her W-2 form and quickly contact Social
Security to correct it because she
understands these are the earnings used to
figure her benefits.
She dives into understanding benefits
at our planner pages at
www.socialsecurity.gov/planners. She
examines how marriage, divorce, death of
a spouse, work, and other issues might
affect her benefits. She studies our fact
sheet When to Start Receiving Retirement
Benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/
to help her decide when it’s time to lay
down the rivet gun. And when the time is
right, she will file for retirement benefits
online at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire.
Whether it was keeping the war effort
production lines humming or discovering
what is available to her from Social
Security, Rosie symbolizes the motto:
“We Can Do It.” Rosie and millions like
her rely on the financial protection
provided by Social Security in
assembling their own financial futures.
SENIOR
CENTER
DINING New Times,
New changes
With the hire of our new Nutrition Manager, Dale VanVliet, we are slowly transitioning to a new style of serving in our Senior Center Dining. We are taking baby steps with this process and hope that you’ll share your feedback along the way. Currently, all participants are now being served in the dining room vs. standing in line to get food. We hope you enjoy this increased customer service in a more restaurant type atmosphere.
Effective February 5th, we will take the next step and increase our serving time from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Lunch will be ready and served from 11:30am-12:30pm and dinner will be served from 4:30pm-5:30pm. We hope this will allow guests more access to our meal program. As this transition takes place we will also be transitioning back to plated food instead of the trays currently used.
In the near future, we will upgrading our menus, adding creative options and offering more food choices. Would you like a menu of items to choose from? Would you like to make your own entrée salad? What healthy items would you like to see added to the menu? Interested in a small salad and wrap option for the summer? We need to hear from you! We will be having a couple of “foodie” group meetings in February to gather your input.
• Tuesday, Feb 20th at 3:30pm • Friday, Feb 23rd at 10:30am All of these transitions are happening
across the country in Congregate meal programs to increase participation especially with Baby Boomers. Throughout this transition, we will continue to look for ways to “enhance” the dining experience while also serving healthy meals.
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M K U N D E R S T A T E M E N T V B R O P R H
H Z O V T I R W G W S N O Y A F A E O H E H V
P R L V K E Q D N Z Z H W H G D A E T U L H C
F O U R N I E R A X O Y G H L G U S G C I Q F
R Z Q O U U X M L O C B F M Z L X W Y G S O P
T K K J C P E Z V X Y A E I G B J Q Y V S Z Z
R Q U W O B C U K H Z O O D E T U E N J E Y K
E G D Q W E M C P P M N K D R P R Y E R S R H
N O R F V T J O Z I S A I E R O K T H G B E B
C V D H S P S R I U X C L Y Y E C N S N U G P
H S P Y M O A A B D B C L Y T L X K U I S G E
A P C F L J V H T Z V E I C L B Z Y P T J O X
N O I I E G E H M M C L E A Q I O I O A H H H
T E H W N D Q U M A O E C T K C Q C Z R C Q A
L P A M R T L Y B N P R R A Z S R Q I G Q O U
Y R K A Y Q I U V W I A A L T E F R H I J V S
N U L A Z Q G L H L P T N E R N Z E R M M V T
D H L P S C Q P L C D O K P R A Q T H M F D I
A A K S V K C J X A S R I T G V W R N I P E V
S K X I A H O A D D T Y E I O E V O O U E L E
R D N U L B X R N G I E T C P T J C H Q R B N
F O L R I D C B S R X E R I H H L E P U J A E
I X B C A T O I P C N P K N I W S D L X U D S
O E K S N L M T L H I A L J D P M I Y I R N S
K W P W C M B R H N J G A A G A H N S F E E L
L H L H Y O M E X B T D R G J A U G T T D F Z
G P A F H D N M N D Q Z S U M J R L N B N E O
C D Z J I F B E E T H W Y O R Q I C B E E D T
I U O Z L S Z N N Z X E V A D I N G L Y S Z O
N B P B P U V T R A Q V Z B C P H D E V S T O
O T S S E N S U O R L A V I R L T C L V N N J
T U O R R S G S B H D V N J U E A O D C G Z K
Y Z Q S L L E D S B C J W R E S Y V O Q U I S
X I C D R Q T C S E W Z K T K F C N I D X N M
O O E O V G H M E R N G H V S A F A F E H S I
R A L F V M O T I O N H K G C U N Z M L R U D
A K B F O H F V Q Y Y V S Q T K H D K C Y P D
P C A O I B Z R A S W W U I M Y I U A A D P E
B L C G E K W E Z W J E N C V S D N A T Q O L
J U O I A E P L K O T G G T C A G Q Y N B R B
R T V B R B K A S E R F A E C I N E P E I T U
G C E I G W C Y U P I H R G R F V K O T N A R
P H R D U Z O S Y S Z N K U V C E Z Y N D B G
N V W O E H E M R J K I A B Y T I M A U E L Y
Z V V N K S Y R E V A R G N E O T O H P R Y A
Random Word Search Puzzle (Bring the finished puzzle into the Senior Center for a prize)
1. defendable 2. chirurgic 3. subhedral 4. aurignac 5. untentacled 6. photoengraver 7. motion 8. arbitrement 9. relay 10. fournier 11. knavishness 12. rivalrousness 13. kif 14. discern 15. retroceding 16. evadingly 17. perjuredness 18. bedrock 19. binder 20. middelburg 21. exhaustiveness 22. trenchantly 23. sylphon 24. immigrating 25. clavier 26. scintillate 27. paroxytonic 28. geth 29. amity 30. acceleratory 31. understatement 32. coxcomb 33. insupportably 34. clutch 35. revocable 36. teeth 37. pryer 38. philosophy 39. evanescible 40. dells 41. hoggery 42. rhizopus 43. valiancy 44. subsessile 45. argue 46. cacqueteuses 47. killiecrankie 48. coz 49. cataleptic 50. confuting
Cook’s Corner Jewish Apple Cake
• 3 cups of all purpose flour • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 cup salad oil • 4 large eggs • 1/3 cup orange juice • 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla • 1 Tbsp. Plus 1 tsp. baking powder • 1 tsp. salt • 3 1/3 cps canned apples, or (Chopped apples 1 1/2 pounds) Cinnamon-Sugar Mix • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients except apples and cinnamon-sugar mix in a clean dry bowl. Beat on low speed until well mixed and smooth. Pour half the batter into a tube pan or a Bundt pan. Cover with half of the chopped apples. Sprinkle with one half of the cinnamon-sugar mix. Add the rest of the batter, the remaining apples and top with remainder of the cinnamon-sugar mix Bake at 350degrees until cake tests done. Approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Submitted by Vivian Powers
Take That Step & Try it Out! NuStep, the world’s first recumbent cross trainer, give users access to a low-impact, total-body cardio and strength workout - all from a safe, seated position. The NuStep is available for use at the Senior Center, FREE of charge, during normal business hours.
Join us for Chair Yoga with Instructor Nicole Wethington Thurs, February 22nd
at 6pm At the Crawford County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center Chair Yoga aims to give you the
experience of classical yoga, even if you have mobility issues or find regular yoga challenging. Chair yoga will help improve flexibility, strength, balance, and focus. Enjoy the many benefits of yoga without sitting or lying on the floor.
Join us for this free class which gently strengthens and stretches the whole body, all while seated.
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Join us for lunch or dinner on your birthday and we’ll
help you celebrate with a birthday cake! Please call us at 348-7123
before the meal to let us know you’re coming. Invite up to 8 people and dessert is on us!
www.denholmfamilychiropractic.com
Craig B. Denholm, DC
6838 M-93 Highway Just South of M-72 West
Grayling, MI 49738
989-348-6600
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE DISENROLLMENT PERIOD
People on Medicare who have Prescription Drug Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans with prescription drug coverage are familiar with the Open Enrollment period. This period extends from October 15th to December 7th each year. People have the option of changing plans during this period. There is, however, another period for people with Medicare Advantage plans to disenroll from those plans and return to original Medicare. This period starts on January 1st and extends until February 14th. During this time, the person may leave a Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare. The person may also, during this time, join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. The new plan coverage will begin on the first day of the month after the plan gets your enrollment request. During this special period you can’t:
1) switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan,
2) switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another,
3) switch from one Medicare Prescription drug plan to another or,
4) join, switch, or drop a Medicare Medical Savings Account Plan.
There are a few other circumstances in which a person may be able to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan. These would be:
1) moving out of your plan’s service area, 2) if you have Medicaid, 3) if you qualify for Extra Help or, 4) if you live in an institution (such as a
nursing home). There is one other circumstance which may be available. All Medicare Advantage plans are rated from 1 to 5 stars with 5 being an excellent rating. A person can switch to a Medicare Advantage Plan from December 8, 2017 through November 30, 2018 provided that there is a 5-star Medicare Advantage Plan in your area. You can only switch once during the Special Enrollment Period.
myStrength Presentation & Free BreakfastmyStrength Presentation & Free BreakfastmyStrength Presentation & Free BreakfastmyStrength Presentation & Free Breakfast Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, February 22nd at 9am February 22nd at 9am February 22nd at 9am February 22nd at 9am
at the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Centerat the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Centerat the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Centerat the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
With Courtney Miller, Community Coordinator from Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Personal Support for You! Emotional health and well-being is
a journey and in that journey we all have our struggles. So finding support to focus
on your emotional health is important. Now you can use web and mobile tools to help you get better and stay mentally strong. Introducing - myStrength.
MyStrength is safe and secure – just for you! It offers personalized resources to improve your mood. These highly interactive, individually-tailored applications empower users to address depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, chronic pain and sleep challenges, while
also supporting the physical and spiritual aspects of whole person health. Learning to use myStrengh’s resources can help you overcome the challenges you face.
Join Courtney Miller, Commuity Coordinator from Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, Thursday, February 22nd for a Free Breakfast Presentation as she introduces myStrength. Courtney will explain what
this program is all about and how to sign-up. Enjoy breakfast as we learn how myStrenth can help strengthen our mind, body and spirt.
What myStrength users are saying;
• “I’ve learned a lot of really helpful coping skills for dealing with my depression and anxiety from using
myStrength. I am glad there is something I can turn to when I am having a bad day.”
• “It’s nice to have self-guided help that is so accessible.”
• “myStrength gives me hope and
inspiration for my recovery.”
For more information or to sign-up
today:
1. Visit www.mystrenth.com and click “Sign-Up’
2. Enter the Access Code:
NLCMNcommunity 3. Complete the myStrength sign-up
process and personal profile. 4. GO Mobile! Download the
myStrength app for iOS and Android devices at www.mystrength.conm/mobile and SIGN IN using your login email and password.
Breakfast MenuBreakfast MenuBreakfast MenuBreakfast Menu Omelette Station, HashbrownsOmelette Station, HashbrownsOmelette Station, HashbrownsOmelette Station, Hashbrowns
Muffins, Mixed Fruit,Muffins, Mixed Fruit,Muffins, Mixed Fruit,Muffins, Mixed Fruit, Juice, & CoffeeJuice, & CoffeeJuice, & CoffeeJuice, & Coffee
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Hearing & Vision Resource
Did you know? Adults of all ages with both hearing and vision disabilities can qualify for the iCanConnect program,
an FCC initiative providing free equipment and training. People with
household incomes at or below 400% of the federal poverty level can qualify. For one person, this amount is $47,520 in 2016, and a couple can have up to $64,080. Services in Michigan are provided by the Perkins School for the
Blind working with Deaf C.A.N.! For more information, contact Marcia
Brooks at [email protected] or call 617-972-7724.
Senior Gazette
Call 348-7123
Reaching Seniors and Beyond!
The Crawford
County Commission on Aging still has funds available from a $2,500 grant from Meals On Wheels America to assist low-income Crawford County older
adults with pet food and vet bill assistance. Fick & Sons also donated an additional $500.00 to
assist those needing help with spaying or neutering surgery along with the Grayling Hospital for Animals assisting in helping make the surgeries more affordable.
As a reminder, this program is designed to
supplement, not replace, a person’s pet food or veterinary spending. A person may receive up to 1 bag of pet food quarterly (in any 3 month period) and a
one time assistance with a vet bill up to $75.
To be eligible for this assistance, a person must be a resident of Crawford County, age 60 or older, and have income at or below $1,508 per month for an individual ($2,030 for two people). In addition, a person will also qualify if they receive Food Stamps, SSI or Medicaid.
People who believe they may qualify
for this assistance should call the
Commission on Aging at (989)348-7123 to be screened for eligibility. Proof of
income is required.
Pet Assistance Program Funds Available
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Looking for a way to stay
active this winter?
FREE Indoor Walking
Grayling Elementary School
306 Plum Street Monday-Friday,
4:00-5:30pm
Please wear clean, dry shoes!
Suggestion: I’d like a mirror in the hallway above the water fountain, please.
Response: Since there are mirrors in each bathroom, we have decided not to spend money on an additional mirror in the hallway. Is there some reason, why the bathroom mirrors aren’t enough? Let me know if I’m not thinking of some other angle.
Suggestion: Could we please have something other than these bagged apples? Response: We have heard you! A switch was made to regular apples. Would you like
them sliced for you while you eat? Or do you like to eat them whole?
Suggestion: Put the butter out earlier so it is soft..
Response: Based upon your feedback, we switched from margarine cups to butter cups. Health department guidelines require us to keep butter refrigerated so we cannot leave it out to
soften. Margarine on the other hand can be left out. We have switched back to margarine so it should be softer now.
Suggestion: Can we please have a Salad Bar on Thursday – we really miss it.
Response: A salad entrée (meal) is something we are working on for this summer.
Please note: There were several suggestions in the box about the food served. We are in the process of revising our menus. In addition, the state is revising the standards we have to follow for our meal programs. We will be looking at all your comments in conjunction with the new standards. Make sure you let our Nutrition Manager, Dale, know at each meal if there is something you’d like to see changed. Better yet, come to the Foodie Group
monthly meetings if you’d like more input too! (see page 11 for details) Thank you for all of your suggestions! Alice Snyder, Director
We’ve Heard You!
Responses to the Senior Center Suggestion Box
15
Limit 2 Please with coupon
79¢
Grayling
Purchase of
Pepsi Products 2 Liters Plus Deposit Assorted Varieties
Valid Feb 1, 2018 thru Feb 28, 2018
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In the USA almost 800,000 people have heart attacks each year. Although two thirds are first time heart attacks, there is one third of the population that has repeated heart attacks. According to the Center for Disease
Control (CDC) one in four Americans die of heart attacks. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most racial/ethnic groups including African Americans, Hispanics and whites. Heart disease costs the Unites States about $200 billion each year. The cost is attributed to health care services, medications and lost productivity.
There are many risk factors and half of Americans have at least one of these risk factors. They are:
• High Blood Pressure • High LDL Cholesterol • Smoking • Excessive alcohol use, • Physical Inactivity, • Poor diet • Overweight and obesity • Diabetes
Many symptoms are non-traditional with a heart attack. For instance we all think
we would have chest pain. That is a sign of a heart attack, but also there are other major signs:
• Discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or even the stomach
• Shortness of Breath • Breaking out in a cold sweat • Feeling nausea or light headedness
If you think you are or someone
else is having a Heart Attack
call 911 immediately With the devastating statistics there are healthy changes we can all make to our lifestyle and lower the
risk of heart disease: • Watch your weight: if you are getting too heavy, start eating healthier food and exercise • Quit smoking: and stay
away from secondhand smoke • Learn to control your stress and
blood pressure. • When drinking alcohol, drink in
moderation • Get active (at least 150 minutes a
week)
• Choose a healthy diet. You can always find healthy ways to prepare food and exercise through some of the following websites:
◊ MSUE.msu.edu ◊ Healthfinder.gov
◊ https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease ◊ www.diabetes.org ◊ https://www.choosemyplate.gov
◊ https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/
February is Heart Awareness MonthFebruary is Heart Awareness MonthFebruary is Heart Awareness MonthFebruary is Heart Awareness Month By Gretchen Stelter, Michigan State University Extension
DHHS Assistance Appointments
Wednesday, February 14th at the COA from 1pm to 4pm
Call the Commission on Aging at 348-7123.
Volunteer Opportunities at the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
• Congregate Meals Host/Hostess– Are you interested in being on hand for our Congregate Meals to help show new people around or serve meals to those who are disabled? Need to pass a criminal history background check.
• Kitchen Helpers - Do you like to work
in the kitchen? We could use help making sandwiches, packing bags, and doing dishes.
• Bingo Callers - We love Bingo! Do
you like to have fun and do you enjoy BINGO? If so this could be the perfect fit for you. Our BINGO program needs callers and someone to set up Bingo on Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00pm. If you’re interested we would like to meet you! Call us at the Senior Center
348-7123.
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308 Lawndale St. Grayling, MI 49738
Phone: 989-348-7123 Fax: 989-348-8342
Senior Center Activities
• 46 activities offered & attended by 997 unduplicated people.
• Average monthly attendance = 1,077
• Average daily visitors = 75 • Most people reached = Concerts with 272
• Most popular weekly activity was Bingo with 135 participants.
Commission on Aging Programs
• 653 boxes of Food Commodities were delivered to 66 people.
• 412 hours were spent counseling 269 seniors with their Medicaid and Medicare benefits.
• 200 seniors received “Senior Project Fresh” farm market coupons.
• 96 loans of medical equipment • 491 people received assistance thru our Advocacy services.
• 65 Medical Transports were provided to 33 individuals.
Creating Golden Opportunities for Older Adults of Today & Tomorrow Annual Report to the Community, October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Over the past year, the Commission On Aging & Senior Center, through its programs and Over the past year, the Commission On Aging & Senior Center, through its programs and Over the past year, the Commission On Aging & Senior Center, through its programs and Over the past year, the Commission On Aging & Senior Center, through its programs and services, served 36% (1,435) of Crawford County seniors age 60 and above.*services, served 36% (1,435) of Crawford County seniors age 60 and above.*services, served 36% (1,435) of Crawford County seniors age 60 and above.*services, served 36% (1,435) of Crawford County seniors age 60 and above.*
Thank You Volunteers!! Over 4,684 hours were performed by over 78 volunteers to help make the Commission on Aging & Senior Center programs a success. This equates to $44,220 in staffing dollars saved. In addition volunteers raised $8,768 for a total of $52,988 generated by our volunteers.
