Davison News & Views

Davison-Richfield Area

Senior Citizens Center

10135 Lapeer Rd. Davison�

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News & Views�

News & Views�

Volume 41 • Issue 1 January 2021�

Davison�

Remember ~

Closed ~ January 1st~

Happy New Years &

Closed ~ January 18th ~

MLK jr. Day

Everyone MUST Wear A

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Dav ison �Richf ie ld Area Senior C i t izens Act iv i ty Center • News & Views • January 2021 �

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The Mission of the Davison-Richfield Area Senior Citizens Activity Center is to provide, with the help of its staff and

volunteers, information and a range of services, activities and volunteer opportunities which promote personal

growth, health, friendship and independence for those 50 years and older in Genesee County.

Index

Page 3—4………….…………..………...Information

Page 5……………………………GCCARD Lunch Menu

Page 6—7...……………………………...Information

Page 8 …...…………..……………..Monthly Calendar

Page 9-12………………..…………….Advertisements

Page 13…………………...……………...Information

Page 14…..…………………………..……Crossword

Page 16……….….…Center Services & Crossword Key

Page 17……………………...……...Fire Safety Article

Page 18-19…………………...….………..Information

Page 20………………………....Newsletter 2021 Form

Office Hours

Monday—Friday

8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Staff

Kathy Davis, Executive Director

Joie Hitchcock, Assistant Director

June Vert, Morning Office Assistant

Brenda Baucus, Afternoon Office Assistant

Authority Board Members

TBA, Davison Twp. Rep., Chairperson

TBA, Davison Twp. Rep., Treasurer

TBA, City of Davison Rep., Secretary

TBA, City of Davison Rep.

TBA, Davison Twp. Rep.

NO Rentals at this time due to COVID-19

At The Davison-Richfield Area

Senior Citizens Activity Center

Memorial Donations

Flowers, although pretty for a short

time, are gone far too soon. A

memorial donation instead of flowers is a way

to remember a friend or a family member who

has been a part of the Senior Center. This will

benefit the Center for a long time.

We would like to thank the businesses

that are helping support our Newsletter

by advertising in our booklet please call

on these businesses when looking for

products and services and mention to

them that you saw their advertisement & please thank

them for their support!

Davison�Richfield Area Senior Citizens Activity Center Funding Sources Include…�

Genesee County & The Genesee County Board of Commissioners, City of Davison, Davison Township,

Contributions, Memorial Donations & Fundraisers. We appreciate all who have made a difference.�

This newsletter is fully or partially funded by The Genesee County Senior Millage Funds. Your tax dollars at work!�

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Supplies Wish List

Our Center uses many supplies on a daily basis.

At this time we welcome donations of

Copy Paper, Kleenex, Hand Sanitizer &

Lysol Wipes!

PLEASE MAKE SURE OUR FILES ARE UP

TO DATE! Call the front office at 810�658�1566

and update any contact information that has

changed! Cell Numbers, Emergency Contact

Information, etc. Thanks, Staff�

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Practices Law in Wills & Trusts,

Powers of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate,

Family Law, General Civil,

Landlord/Tenant, Traffic

2nd Wednesday of the month

January 13th ~ 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

MUST RSVP 810.658.1566

Conduct at the Davison-Richfield Area

Senior Citizens Activity Center…

We all have different personalities and behaviors.

It is what makes us who we are! In a large group of

people sometimes our unique qualities will clash with one

another. At the Davison-Richfield Area Senior Citizens

Activity Center everyone is expected to treat each other

with respect. Keep hurtful opinions to yourself. When

confronted with inappropriate behavior please bring it to

the attention of the staff to be dealt with. We have a

beautiful facility and wonderful people attending. When

everyone works together and respects each other we

maintain this beautiful quality.

ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING

REQUIRES PRE-REGISTRATION AS

TO NOT EXCEED CAPACITY LIMITS.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR CLASSES

24-48 HOURS IN ADVANCE. WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO

HAVE A SMALL NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE

BUILDING AT THE SAME TIME. YOU WILL NOT BE

ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IF YOU DO NOT PRE-

REGISTER. PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO ARRIVE 10

MINUTES BEFORE CLASS TO GO THROUGH THE

CHECK-IN PROCESS. CHECK-IN PROCESS MUST BE

COMPLETED BEFORE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE

ACTIVITY. NO EXCEPTIONS.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO HAVE THEIR

TEMPERATURE CHECKED PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING

IN PROGRAMS. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO

STAY AT HOME IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING ANY

SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS OR JUST NOT FEELING

WELL. PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR SCAN

CARD WITH THEM TO CHECK-IN FOR ACTIVITIES,

NEW SCAN CARDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR THOSE IN

NEED. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE

A MASK . MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHILE WAITING IN

LINE TO CHECK-IN; MASKS ARE REQUIRED INSIDE

THE BUILDING, NO EXCEPTIONS THIS IS FOR THE

SAFETY OF EVERYONE INVOLVED. RESTROOMS

ARE AVAILABLE FOR EMERENCY USE ONLY.

PARTICIPANTS MAY BRING THEIR OWN WATER

BOTTLES, WATER BOTTLES MUST BE SANITIZED AT

CHECK-IN AND MUST BE TAKEN HOME WHEN YOU

LEAVE. PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT BRING GUESTS OR

ADDITIONAL PEOPLE WITH THEM UNLESS IT IS A

CERTIFIED CARE GIVER. PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED

TO LEAVE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THEIR

VEHICLE, TABLES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO

STORE YOUR BELONGINGS. Thanks, Staff

Because of COVID at this time we are still not

able to do these programs below, we will

notify people by telephone when we will be

able to start them up again in small groups!

Clogging

Monday, 1:00—3:00p.m.

Davison Decorative Art Guild

Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30—11:30 a.m.

Line Dance

Tuesday, 9:30—11:00a.m.

Pickleball

Thursday, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Shuffleboard

Tuesday, 1:00—3:00 p.m.

Table Tennis

Wednesday, 12:30—3:30 p.m.

Tai Chi / Qi Gong Exercise

Friday, 1:30—3:00 p.m.

Wood Carving

Monday & Friday, 9:00—11:30 a.m.

Zumba Gold

Thursday, 10:00—11:00 a.m.

Cost: $5.00 per person each time

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Exercise Class with Abbie Mars

The exercise class will help you

keep joint flexible & muscles

strong, sleep better, increase energy & improve

your overall outlook!

Because of the COVID we cannot have this class

at the senior center at this time

but Abbie is doing a class virtually.

If you are interested in doing it virtually and know

how to do it, then email Abbie at

[email protected]

and she will send you a link to

join into the class virtually.

When we can start having

people attend the center in

small groups again we will notify people by

telephone to start with

the pre-register again.

Thanks, Staff

Did You Know…Winter time you should change

the rotation of your

ceiling fans!

Rotate Your Ceiling

Fans Correctly ~

Changing the rotation of

your ceiling fan can save you heating and cooling costs.

Fans should turn clockwise, at a low speed, during the

winter to pull the warm air up and around the room. During

the summer, set them to counterclockwise to push the cold

air down. While a fan won’t actually change the tempera-

ture of the room, the warm or cool air on your skin will

make you feel warmer or colder and you’ll be more likely to

give your thermostat a break. Note: Most fans have a

switch that can be flipped to change direction, while newer

models offer the option on the wall panel.

Cover Your Mouth & Nose With A Mask When

Around Others…

�� You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do

not feel sick.

�� The mask is meant to protect other people in case

you are infected.

Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and

when around people who don’t live in your household,

especially when other social distancing measures are

difficult to maintain.

�� Masks should not be placed on young children under

age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is

unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to

remove the mask without assistance.

�� Do NOT use a mask meant for a healthcare worker.

Currently, surgical masks and N95 respirators are

critical supplies that should be reserved for healthcare

workers and other first responders.

�� Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and

others. The mask is not a substitute for social

distancing.

Avoid Close Contact

�� Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people

who are sick.

�� If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is

sick and other household members.

�� Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between

yourself and people who don’t live in your household.

�� Remember that some people without symptoms may

be able to spread virus.

�� Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other

people.

�� Keeping distance from others is especially important

for People who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Cover Coughs & Sneezes

�� Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue

when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your

elbow and do not spit.

�� Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash

your hands with soap and water for at least 20

seconds. If soap and water are not readily available,

clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains

at least 60% alcohol.


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January GCCard MENU– CURB SIDE PICK-UP

Menu Subject to Change Based on Product Availability and Quality Standards

MONDAY� TUESDAY� WEDNESDAY� THURSDAY� FRIDAY�

CLOSED 1

HM Chicken Pot Pie 4

w/ Stewed Veggies

Green Beans

Warm Peaches

Biscuit

Milk

Beef Fajitas w/Peppers/Onions 5

Mexican Rice w/ Corn & Tomatoes

Fruit Cocktail

Tortilla Shell

100% Fruit Juice

Turkey Burger w/Cheese 6

Potato Wedges

Vegetable Blend

Cantaloupe Chunks

Multi-Grain Bun

Ketchup & Mustard

Milk

Pork Chops 7

w/ Mushroom Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Sugar Snap Peas

Fresh Apple

Sliced Wheat Bread

Margarine

100% Fruit Juice

Chicken Tenderloins 8

w/ Sauce

Spinach

Yams & Apples

Fresh Orange

Whole Wheat Roll

Margarine

Milk

Chicken Caesar Wrap 11

w/ Romaine & Parmesan

Cucumber Slices w/ Dip

Fruit Cocktail

Spinach Tortilla Wrap

Caesar Salad Dressing Pkt.

Milk

HM Sweet & Sour Meatballs 12

Brown Rice

Green Beans

Mixed Veggies

Pineapple Tidbits

Flatbread

Margarine

100% Fruit Juice

Roast Beef & Cheddar 13

Sweet Peas

Veggie Blend

Diced Peaches

Wheat Sub Roll

Margarine

Milk

HM Chili 14

Whole Kernel Corn

Tossed Salad

Fresh Pear

Buttermilk Biscuit w/ Honey

Margarine / Salad Dressing

100% Fruit Juice

Grilled Chicken Breast 15

Chopped Broccoli

Glazed Carrots

Mixed Fruit

Potato Roll

Margarine

Milk

CLOSED 18

HM Mexican Chicken & Rice Soup 19

Vegetable Blend

Tossed Salad

Applesauce

Corn Muffin

Margarine / Salad Dressing

100% Fruit Juice

Creole Steak 20

European Veggies

Sliced Beets

Tropical Fruit Salad

Potato Roll

Margarine

Milk

HM Roasted Pork Loin 21

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mixed Greens

Diced Pears

Corn Bread

Birthday Cake

Margarine

100% Fruit Juice

Crispy Fish Taco 22

w/ Fresh Corn Salsa

Au gratin Potatoes

Cole Slaw

Pineapples

Tortilla Shell

Milk

Ham, Bacon & Cheese 25

Frittata w/ Peppers & Onions

Roasted Redskin Potatoes

Warm Cinnamon Apples

Mini Muffin

Milk

Crispy Chicken Salad 26

Fresh HM Cucumber Salad

Fresh Broccoli Bites

Golden Apple

Crispy Bread Sticks

100% Fruit Juice

Roasted Turkey Breast 27

Roasted Potatoes

Italian Veggie Blend

Fresh Pear

Hawaiian Roll

Margarine

Milk

HM Liver & Onions 28

w/ Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Peas

Applesauce

Cookie of the Month

Margarine

100% Fruit Juice

HM Mac & Cheese 29

French Cut Green Beans

Sliced Carrots

Fruit Salad

Wheat Roll

Margarine

Milk

Curb side pick�up at 12:00 noon. �

A requested donation of $3.00 per person

for anyone 60 yrs. & older that lives in

Genesee County & $6.00 per person for all the

rest! Please call into the center the day before by

12:00 p.m. to schedule for lunch 810�658�1566�

GCCARD Lunches

Please remember to call in the day

before by 12:00 pm and cancel your

lunches if you will not be able to make

RENEWED HOPE FOR�

“May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to

Healing; Your Heart embrace Feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom; Every Kindness a

Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire your

Deepest Desires. Through all that you Reach For, May your arms Never Tire.” �D’Simone�

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A Bit of Sunshine…

If you know someone whose spirits would be

lifted by receiving a card or note, please stop by

or call the front desk and tell us their name.

GCCARD Daily Lunch—Curbside Pick-up Only!

12:00 Noon each weekday

Must call the center 810.658.1566 one day in

advance by 12 pm to sign-up for lunch,

reservations for Mondays must be made by

12 pm on the prior Friday. A requested donation of $3.00

for anyone 60 yrs. and over that lives in Genesee County

& $6.00 for anyone under 60 yrs. and lives outside of

Genesee County!

Commodity Supplemental Food-Curbside pick-up!

Friday, January 15th, 2021

9:00—11:00 a.m. ONLY

This senior food program follows the federal income

guideline of a Family of 1 = $1,383 & a Family of

2 = $1,868. Available to people 60 years or older!

You must fill out an application & prove your income

& get the approval before receiving it.

TeFAP Commodity Program—Curbside pick-up!

Given out quarterly—4 Times a year

March, June, September & December

This is an additional food program with income eligibility

guidelines for 60 years of age & older with a household

size of 1 = $2,126 a month & a household size of

2 = $2,873 a month.

Home Delivered Meals

GCCARD provides a hot lunch & a cold snack to

homebound seniors 60 years & older who are unable to

cook and have no one to prepare meals.

Call 810.239.7671 to schedule it.

Need a new watch battery? No Water Resistant Watches!

Bring your watch to the center in a

Ziploc bag with a slip of paper with

your name & telephone number on it

and $2 for each watch. Pull up to the front door & call

the front desk at 810.658.1566, we will come out and

get them from you. Bonnie Weber will pick them up,

change the battery and call you when it is done.

Sunday, November 1st

MMAP—Telephone Appts.

The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assis-

tance Program is a service that can help

you make health insurance decisions.

MMAP’s mission is to educate, counsel

and empower Medicare beneficiaries and those who serve

them so that they can make informed health decisions.

Our counselor will help with all MDHHS issues, problems,

etc. call for an appointment 810.658.1566 or MMAP, Inc.

at 1.800.803.7174 for assistance all year round.

Genesee County – Telephone Appts.

Department of Veterans Services

Thursday, January 21st —FREE

9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

A representative here at the Center to help

with Veterans benefit issues. The VA pen-

sion program can help wartime veterans pay for those

high medical expenses if the veteran qualifies. Call the

Center for an appointment 810.658.1566.

REMINDER...Winter Closing

Policy! If the Davison

Schools are CLOSED

due to the bad weather the

Davison Area Senior Center

will also be CLOSED for ALL

programs! Please check

channels 5, 12 & 25 for the

closing list before adventuring out! �

The telephones in the office will

not be answered!�

Reminder...Winter is here

please dress accordingly, the

thermostats are set at 72

degrees here at the center. It is

to hard to please everyone and

we can not keep changing them

up and down!

Thanks, Staff


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Switch Out The Salt

As we age, our

metabolism slows down,

senses weaken, and chronic health conditions are more

apt to surface. While we can’t control our genes, we can

control what we put in our bodies and good, healthy

eating is the first step to aging gracefully. The good news

is that it’s a snap to make smart, healthy eating choices to

help ensure overall wellbeing. A great place to start is

reducing the amount of salt in your diet.

What’s the deal with salt? The

recommendation for salt intake for

adults, according to the American Heart

Association, is about 1,500 mg per day.

Following this guideline can have a huge

impact on reducing the risk of high blood pressure

(hypertension) and on overall heart health. This is

particularly important for older adults who are at higher

risk for heart disease and hypertension. But reducing our

salt intake can be challenging. First of all, we are used to

salt, which is no surprise. It is one of the oldest flavoring

agents and has been used for hundreds of years as a

preservative. In addition, because some salt is necessary;

for our bodies to function properly, and in our deep human

past it was hard to come by, we are born programmed to

enjoy and seek out salt.

Ditch the salt, but not the flavor. Substituting

other ingredients, such as herbs and spices, for salt will

go a long way to keeping your body and brain healthy.

Many herbs and spices have added health benefits, like

bumping up nutritional components such as vitamins and

minerals. They can add life to a bland dish, which can

have the added side effect of helping seniors regain their

appetites.

The Herbs. Rosemary packs a

flavor punch. It is an extremely aromatic

herb with a strong woodsy smell that

some liken to pine and lemon. Add

rosemary to soups, meat, and potatoes,

and pair it with garlic and olive oil for a

classic and flavorful combinations. A

hidden benefit to using rosemary in your

cooking could be improved memory and

the prevention of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Rosemary is a popular aromatherapy oil and is also used

in alternative medicines. Your new love affair with green

herbs doesn’t have to stop at rosemary—think oregano,

thymes, chives, basil, tarragon, sage, and mint! Oregano

is often used in Mexican and Italian cooking. Thyme pairs

well with chicken dishes, as does tarragon, and both work

well with potatoes. Sage is typically found in poultry

seasoning, but its homey scent can warm any dish. Mint is

most often seen in Greek cuisine. If you don’t have your

own herb garden, these bright herbs can be found in the

produce section of most major grocery stores.

The Rhizomes—Turmeric and Ginger are in the

same plant family, these spicy roots can add zing and

brightness to your dishes. Found often in curries, turmeric

is brilliantly colored orange and has an earthy flavor, and

is often praised for its anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger

is not just for Christmas cookies! A cuisine rebel, ginger

can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. Ginger

paired with garlic will add as Asian flavor to stir fries, rubs,

and marinades for meat. Try crystalized ginger chopped

and added to cookies for real punch. Ginger’s hidden

superpower is it long history of being used to combat

motion sickness and upset stomachs. Both ginger and

turmeric are widely available in grocery stores.

Easy to Find Salt-Free

Seasonings—In addition to fresh herbs and

spices, there are a number of salt-free

blends to try. A simple shake can perk up

any dish without any chopping and breaking

the bank. Mrs. Dash—Anyone who has

shopped in the spice aisle of the local

grocery store will recognize this long-

standing bastion of the salt-free seasoning

world. These days, there is a Mrs. Dash for just about any

cooking style and flavor profile.

Make Your Own—Why not put your own blend

together? Try this simple recipe from Taste of Home—

Add an Acid—The sharp taste of salt can be mimicked by

acids like fresh lemon or grapefruit juice, and various

vinegars. Infused and balsamic vinegars add a bumped-up

flavor. Try Champaign or prosecco vinegar in salad

dressing, with sauteed beans and even potato salad!

Olive Oil—Olive oil has a lovely fruity and sometime

peppery flavor on its own, but an infused oil can add even

more “oomph.” Try a lemon infused oil with a quinoa and

tomato salad, or drizzle fish or steak with a garlic infused

oil. Salt-free Blends—Of course, there are many blends

of herbs and spices that skip the salt to try. Check your

local purveyor of spices for their recommendations or

explore your local grocery store aisles.

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Telephone Intake and Screening Program

The Telephone Intake and Screening Program is funded

by the Genesee County Senior Millage and is open to

individuals age 60 and older that live in Genesee County.

The Valley Area Agency on Aging Telephone Intake and

Screening Program will provide screening for all seniors

in an effort to mainstream and utilize all programs and

services available to seniors in Genesee County.

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8 am–5 pm

Telephone Number: 1-810-249-6531

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�� Improves balance and posture

�� Prevents falls

�� Strengthens mind, body, and

spirit

�� Reduces stress and increases

relaxation

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for those who wish to participate

seated or standing.

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Online Diabetes PATH�

(Personal Action Toward Health)�

Diabetes PATH is a self-management

workshop where you learn tools to

manage diabetes. Over the course of six

weeks, you will learn strategies to help

you:

�� Deal with difficult emotions

�� Develop a healthy eating & exercise plan

�� Set goals

�� Problem solve

�� Learn about a variety of other tools to

manage diabetes

Adults of all ages interested in diabetes

& residents of Michigan may attend,

including adults with prediabetes, type 2

diabetes, their family members &

caregivers.

For more information, or to register over the phone,

contact Kris Swartzendruber at

989-245-5903 or e-mail at [email protected]

This workshop series is for Michigan residents and

funded by a generous grant from Lions Club

International.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension

programs & materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender

identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family

status or veteran status.

This workshop is held LIVE in a group format.

Please plan to attend all 6 sessions. There will be a

FREE gift for all who complete the series!

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Loan Closet -

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only!

We have donated equipment

available for you to borrow—Bath seats,

canes, crutches, toilet seat raisers, walkers

& wheelchairs. We ask for a $25 CASH

deposit & a waiver to be signed.

You will receive your $25 back

upon returning the items!

We are NOT accepting

any donations of these

items at this time!

Information~

Help us earn $1,000 through

direct your dollars!

Save your VG’s receipts! We are raising

money to purchase items for the senior center through

Direct Your Dollars. Every time you shop at your local

VG’s store, save your receipts—and encourage your

friends & family to do the same. Once we have collected

$150,000 in receipts from VG’s, we can turn those slips of

paper into a $1,000 check. Just drop them off to the front

office here at the senior center. Please make sure you

drop off the full original receipt that shows Direct

Dollar amount—that’s how we earn our $1,000 check.

Through the Direct Your Dollars program, we can turn

your VG’s receipts into cash for our senior center!

Thanks, Staff

Pennies for Projects

We are collecting pennies at the Senior

Center! Everyone has pennies laying

around, we are asking for you to donate

them to the Senior Center. The donation jar is on the front

office counter, just drop them in! We will use the money

for new items we need around the center. Please feel free

to donate pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters & bills.

Thanks, Staff

Consumer’s Shut Off

Protection

Are you 65 yrs. or older and

head of the household?

Call Consumers Energy 1.800.477.5050 so you can qualify

for shut off protection, no late payment charges, and auto-

matic eligibility for payment plans regardless of income.

Home heating help...Winter heating bills can have a major

impact on household budgets. For people having trouble

paying utility bills, it is extremely important to know that help

with winter heating bills may be available. There are several

energy assistance programs for eligible senior citizens and

low income customers. Customers with heating bills, that

they are unable to pay, should first contact their utility com-

pany or energy supplier and explain their situation before

receiving a shut-off notice.

Winter Protection Plan

While senior citizens, regardless of income, are protected

from shut-offs during the heating season, the Winter Protec-

tion Plan (WPP) protects both seniors and low-income cus-

tomers of MPSC-regulated natural gas and electric compa-

nies. Customers may find relief from electric or natural gas

service shut-off and high utility payments between Novem-

ber 1st and March 31.

Person qualify for the plan if they meet any of the following

criteria:

�� Are age 65 or older

�� Receive Michigan Department of Health and Human

Services cash or food assistance, or Medicaid

�� Have a household income at or below 150% of the fed-

eral poverty level guidelines

Eligible senior citizens participating in WPP are not required

to make specific monthly payments during heating season.

The WPP allows eligible low-income customers ot make

monthly payments equal to 7% of their estimated annual

bill, November through March, and avoid shut-off during

that time even if their bills are higher.

At the end of the protection period, both low-income &

senior citizens taking part in the plan must pay off any

money owed in installments between April & Novem-

ber.

To apply for this or other shut-off protection plans,

contact your utility.

www.michigan.gov/mpsc

Due to COVID-19

NO Computer Lab AVAILABLE

NO Library AVAILABLE

NO Puzzles AVAILABLE

NO Books AVAILABLE

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

& NO ACCEPTANCE OF

THESE ITEMS EITHER!

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Center Services~

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Virtual 10:00 a.m.

The Alzheimer’s Support Group is open

to anyone caring for a family member or a friend

with Alzheimer’s Disease or some form of

dementia. For more information contact Sue

Purdy at 810.603.1974

Grief Support—FREE

Because of COVID there is no

meeting here at the center. For

more information please call the

number below.

Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

If interested call 810.496.8625 and leave a

message.

KISS—Keeping Independent Seniors Safe

A program for seniors 62 and older. The KISS program is

a telephonic reassurance system that keeps seniors and

their loved ones worry-free. Participants in

the KISS program can call the KISS office or receive a

telephone call every Monday through Friday between the

hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to make sure that the

participant is alright. Special arrangements can be made

for participants that need weekend coverage. �

For more information on the�KISS�program

please call (810) 239�7671 Host Agency: VAAA

The�KISS�program is sponsored by the

VAAA

The�KISS�program is funded in part by

grants from United Way

Zach from Legal Service of Eastern Michigan will be

doing TELEPHONE APPTS.

January 25, 2021 @ 9:00 -10:30 am

to help with your legal problems!

Services Include: Consumer Issues,

Housing Complaints, Family Law,

Domestic Violence, Employment Issues, Public Benefits,

Wills, Durable Power-of-Attorney for Finances, Durable

Power-of-Attorney for Healthcare, Medicaid Planning,

Social Security, Income Tax Issues, Nursing Home

Issues.

Do Not Offer: Trusts, Criminal Matters, Personal Injury,

Financial or Business Advice!

Must call and make appointments @ 810.658.1566

Income Tax Appointments

with AARP Tax Volunteers�

(IRS Certified Counselors). Because of the

COVID, we still have not heard what or if taxes

will be done this year and how they plan on doing

them. So please be patient !

PLEASE DO NOT CALL until after

January 11, 2021

We will not take appointments before that !

Because of COVID there is no meetings

or weigh-ins at this time.

T.O.P.S.—Take Off Pounds Sensibly! -

Thursday, 5:30 –6:00 p.m.—Weigh-in

6:00-6:30 p.m.—Meeting

TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss support and

wellness education organization. TOPS provides

you with the tools, information, support and

accountability you need to be successful in your

weight loss journey. The first

meeting attended is free!

Contact: Susan Schafer

810.922.9754 www.tops.org

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Information~

WHAT SENIORS SHOULD

KNOW ABOUT FIRE

PREVENTION…

Home fires are a concern for people

everywhere. Statistics from the National Fire Protection

Association show one home fire is reported every 85

seconds in this country. While they can occur any time of

year, the risk usually increases during cooler weather.

Topping the list of causes is kitchen fires, but there are

other sources too. Problems with furnaces, electric

heaters, and fireplaces can all lead to a home fire, and

each of these tends to be used most in the fall and winter.

In October each year they celebrate National Fire

Prevention Week. This awareness campaign is designed

to save lives by educating people on the common causes

of fires and the steps you can take to prevent them. It’s

important information for everyone to know, but especially

vital for older adults who live alone.

Important Fire Safety Tips for Seniors

This fire prevention checklist will make it

easier to conduct a safety audit of a

senior loved one’s home, as well as

your own:

Monitor the stove: Don’t leave food

unattended on the stove. Never leave

the house while something is cooking, or go into another

room without setting a timer. It’s too easy to forget about

the food if you get busy working on another project or

watching a television show.

If it cooks too long and

ignites, the fire can quickly

spread. For seniors with

slower reflexes, the result

can be deadly.

Utilize a cooking safety device: If you are worried that

an aging parent, especially one with memory loss, might

forget they are cooking or neglect turning off burners,

there are tools that can help. Cooktop, for example, is a

device you can install that detects movement in the

kitchen. If there hasn’t been any in a determined amount

of time, it will turn off the stovetop.

Keep the cooking area clear: Another prevention tip is

to check the area surrounding the stovetop. Be sure it is

free of anything that could drop onto a burner and catch

fire. This includes curtains and kitchen towels. What you

wear while cooking also matters. Loose-fitting sleeves

might fall against the burner and cause the top to catch on

fire. Blouses or tops with tight-fitting sleeves are usually

better.�

Install smoke alarms: Every level of your house should

have at least one smoke alarm.

Bigger homes usually need more.

Make sure one is placed outside the

room where you or your older loved

one sleeps. Routinely test alarms to

make sure they are working. Mark it on your calendar to

change batteries at least twice each year.

Use space heaters with

caution: Seniors sometimes rely on

small space heaters to warm up the

rooms they spend the most time in. If

you or an older family member use one,

be sure to read and follow the

directions on the heater. That generally

means to keep the heater at least three

feet away from furniture, curtains, and other potentially

flammable items. Turn it off before going to bed at night.

Keep essentials handy: Keep those items you need to

make a quick escape, such as a cell phone, eyeglasses,

and slippers, at your bedside. If you use an assistive

device, such as a cane or walker, make sure to place it in

an easy-to-reach spot by your bed.

Close the door: Fire prevention professionals also

suggest closing your bedroom door while you are

sleeping. If a fire does break out overnight in another area

of the house, the door will act as a barrier and give you

more time to escape through a window.

One final safety measure is to plan escape routes from

every room in the home, and help family elders do the

same. Practice evacuating from the house just as you

would in case of a fire. Do so on a regular basis.

Following the fire prevention safety tips listed above could

potentially save your life or that of someone you love.

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Transportation—Monday thru Friday

We have a van available to bring you to and

from (healthy) medical visits, pharmacy, and

grocery shopping in the Davison Area Only.

Last ride scheduled at 3:00 p.m.

You must call the day before to schedule a ride

by 1:00 p.m. Cost: $3.00 each way.

The van is NOT handicap accessible. Requirements for

the transportation services ~ Must be 60 years of age

or older, must be able to board the bus independently,

must complete a senior center participation form, must

pay total fee of the ride at the time of boarding.

MUST Wear Mask!

Michigan Facts &

Trivia

�� In 1817 the University of

Michigan was the first universi-

ty established by any of the

states. Originally names

Cathelepistemian and located

in Detroit the name was

changed in 1821. The universi-

ty moved to Ann Arbor in 1841.

�� The city of Novi was named from its designation as

Stagecoach Stop #6 or Nov. VI.

�� Michigan State University has the largest single cam-

pus student body of any Michigan university. It is the

largest institution of higher learning in the state and

one of the largest universities in the county.

�� Michigan State University was founded in 1855 as the

nation’s first land-grant university and served as the

prototype for 69 land-grant institutions later estab-

lished un the Morrill Act of 1862. It was the first insti-

tution of higher learning in the nation to teach scien-

tific agriculture.

�� The largest village in Michigan is Caro.

�� Michigan’s state stone, The Petoskey is the official

state stone. It is found along the shores of Lake Mich-

igan.

�� The Mackinac Bridge is one of the longest suspen-

sion bridges in the world. Connecting the upper and

lower peninsulas of Michigan, it spans 5 miles over

the Straits of Mackinac, which is where Lake Michi-

gan and Lake Huron meet. The Mighty Mac took 3

years to complete and was opened to traffic in 1957.

�� Gerald R. Ford grew up in Grand Rapids and became

the 38th president of the United States. He attended

the University of Michigan where he was a football

star. He served on a World War II aircraft carrier and

afterward represented Michigan in Congress for 24

years. He was also was an Eagle Scout, the highest

rank in Boy Scouts.

�� The Kellogg Company has made Battle Creek the

Cereal Capital of the World. The Kellogg brothers

accidentally discovered the process for producing

flaked cereal products and sparked the beginning of

the dry cereal industry.

�� The painted turtle is Michigan’s state reptile.

Consumer Alert on COVID-19 Scams

Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning

Michigan residents of COVID-19 scams. “Scammers are

lurking under every rock & behind every corner waiting to

take advantage of unsuspecting people,” said Nessel.

Nessel wants to remind people to avoid false claims,

products and services that promise to cure, treat or

prevent COVID-19. Vaccines, treatments, test kits and

clinical trials are all examples of what scammers may be

offering.

When COVID-19 vaccine does become available

it will be in limited quantities, and people should look to

trusted resources for information such as their local health

department or their doctor.

“We all want this devastating virus to go away,”

said Nessel, “but until a vaccine is approved for

distribution by the FDA, if someone offers you a COVID-19

vaccine, DO NOT TAKE IT!

To report fraud or make a consumer complaint in

Michigan, please contact the Attorney General’s

connection to consumer protection online

or at 517-35-7599.


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Information Covid-19 When Selecting A Mask...

Before coming into the senior center,

ask yourself these questions!

�� In the past 24 hours, have you experienced

any of the following: Subjective Fever, New

or worsening fever, Shortness of breath,

Sore Throat, Diarrhea or

�� In the last 14 days have you: Been in close

contact with a person diagnosed with

COVID-19? Have you traveled domestically

or internationally?

If You Have Answered Yes To Any Of

These Questions,

Please Do Not Visit The Center!

Putting on a Mask…

1. Ensure you are using a clean

mask.

2. Wash hands with soap and water

or alcohol-based hand sanitizer

before touching mask.

3. Pick up mask by touching ear loops (or ties) only.

4. Avoid touching mask itself.

5. Hold both ear loops and place a loop around each

ear.

6. Fit mask around mouth, nose, and chin.

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Know How COVID Spreads

~There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus

disease 2019 (COVID-19)

~The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed

to this virus.

~The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-

person.

~Between people who are in close contact with one

another (within about 6 feet).

~Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected

person coughs, sneezes or talks.

~These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of

people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the

lungs.

~Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19

may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

Davison-Richfield Area

Senior Citizens Activity Center

10135 Lapeer Rd.

Davison, MI 48423

Phone: 810.658.1566

PRST STD �

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(January - December) *** 2021 Newsletter Form ***Suggested Donation $15.00***

DAVISON-RICHFIELD AREA SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITY CENTER 10135 LAPEER RD., DAVISON, MI 48423 810.658.1566

FULL NAME: ________________________________________BIRTHDATE: ____________________________

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DAVISON-RICHFIELD AREA

SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITY CENTER

IS A TOBACCO FREE ZONE!

BOTH FACILITY AND GROUNDS!

NO SMOKING, NO VAPING & NO TOBACCO OF

ANY FORMS!

Thanks, Staff

Building Improvements Fundraiser…

We are looking to repair our parking lot &

do some updates. The thermostat gage

poster on the large room door will keep

you informed to where we are at, financially. The Goal is

$50,000 ~ Our parking lot fund collection so far

= $1,469.00

We are on the web!�

www.davison�sc.org�

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