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Inside this issue: Be About Volunteering RSVP of Kent County 2019, Written by Eddie Harris, RSVP Director

Everyone can help improve their community. When you volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer

Program of Kent County (RSVP) you are giving yourself an opportunity to be counted, valued and appreciated as you impact and improve lives.

This year the RSVP of Kent County plans to connect with every resident age 55 and older in some way form or fashion. How will we achieve such an ambitious goal? With the help of people like you. We understand that some of us will volunteer and give our extra time for the sake of giving back. Others will utilize services from many organizations in Kent County to help them stay independent in their homes. Whether you are giving or receiving this year you will be impacting your community for the better. We have wonderful organizations that want to meet you. They want to get to know you and are excited to serve you. You are not only benefiting from their presence in your neighborhoods, they are benefiting from volunteers just like you who help them achieve their mission and their vision. When you join RSVP as a volunteer you are becoming part of a local group of over 100 volunteers that serve over 30 organizations and touch countless lives all throughout Kent County. You will meet new people and gain new experiences from your volunteerism. Because you are so giving, you receive an annual appreciation luncheon, discounts at local businesses, continued training and fun activities provided by RSVP. With RSVP there is no barrier to volunteering. We have a wide variety of opportunities and our staff is confident we can find a position that will not only fit you, but one that you will love. Because RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, you have control over your commitment and your experience. This is how we know you are going to love every minute of your experience with us. So, whether you have a love of children, reading, knitting, or working with law enforcement, we want to meet you. There is something special happening in Kent County. Don’t forget to RSVP!

Be About Volunteering!

Ways to Wellness 2

Grand Rapids 4

Grandville 8

Lowell 12

Sparta 16

Walker 20

Nutrition Education 24

Available Home Maintenance Services

From Senior NeighborsThis program is designed to take

care of minor home repairs for those who OWN their home.

Services Include: Carpentry Repair screen and storm doors, cabinets, windows, change locks, perform minor carpentry jobs or install blinds Electrical Replace light switches and fuses, reset circuit breakers, install light fixtures and ceiling fans, change light bulbs Plumbing Repair or replace faucets, sink drains, toilets, garbage disposals, install hand-held shower nozzles or shower curtains Safety Install smoke detectors, non-slip materials to steps and/or tubs, replace batteries in smoke detectors, repair minor cement patches on walks and/or steps Seasonal Limited lawn mowing and/or snow removal, weather stripping windows and doors, installing and/or removing client-supplied room air conditioners

To Learn More If you have questions, please call (616) 233-0281 or

email us at [email protected]

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Ways to Wellness

HA HA HA HA HA HA

April is National Humor Month!

I think it’s funny that every month

has so many things we can

celebrate. And in April we can

celebrate National Humor Month! Well, that will be fun!

It’s always nice to have some humor happening around

us!

It seems April is a fitting month for this since we do start

the month with April Fools’ Day! Did I ever share with

you my favorite April Fools’ Day memory? I’ve been

writing these articles so long that I don’t remember

what I’ve told you!

My two brothers are both older than me. I should also

point out that I was always the “good” kid. They were

always in trouble, but I wasn’t! Anyway, one particular

April Fools’ morning, my mom walked into the kitchen

where a five gallon jug of drinking water sat on a

dispenser. This is the type of thing you see where the

jug is tipped upside down and sits on a stand where

you can dispense water directly into a cup. So, my

mom went about her daily task of filling the coffee pot,

and whatever else she did. Eventually she realized that

the water jug she had used to brew her coffee was full

of goldfish swimming around. My mom still talks about

that April Fools’ prank my brothers played on her! It

was so funny!

It makes sense to me then that we start National Humor

Month with April Fools’ Day! Humor can be such an

important way to deal with the challenges life throws

our way. I’ve heard it said that sometimes you have to

laugh or cry, and it’s better to laugh until the tears are

running down your cheeks.

A website called, “www.humormonth.com” says this

about laughter:

“The curative power of laughter and its ability to relieve

debilitating stress and burnout may indeed be one of

the great medical discoveries of our times.”

That’s a powerful statement. The greatest medical

discovery of our times. Sure, laughter may not cure that

ails us, but it can make us feel better—and isn’t that

what we all want during challenging times—to feel a

little bit better, even for just a short time?

As we all know, depression is no laughing matter. And,

it is so prevalent among older adults. Physical

challenges and illnesses don’t always leave us feeling

like we should be laughing. There’s another old saying-

”Laughter is the best medicine!” This can be tough to

remember and tough to do. We should give ourselves

permission to find humor each day. Laugh at yourself or

with someone else, but know that it is okay to laugh

even during our darkest hours. In fact, research shows

that laughter decreases stress hormones and increases

immune cells and infection fighting antibodies. It also

triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural

feel good chemicals. You see—laughter really is a

medical miracle, and a wonderful medicine! It’s

inexpensive, easy to do, and there’s never a material

shortage!

As you look forward to the coming of spring—the

warmer temperatures, greener grass, longer days, and

fragrant flowers, remember to take time to stop and

smell the roses! Find something to laugh about and

share it with someone else. There’s no need to keep it

to yourself! We’re all better off if we can share a laugh

and a smile!

I’m hoping you find humor in whatever April Fool’s

jokes may be played on you. But, here’s hoping there’s

no goldfish in your drinking water! And on that note,

here’s a joke to help you practice laughing!

Two goldfish are in a tank. One looks at the other

and says, “You know how to drive this thing?”

Be Well!

-Julie

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We want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who donated items/money to the GR Senior

Neighbors Center! Some of you give of your time and talents and we want to thank you too!

A Special Thank You To: * JW Marriott * Amway * GRPD * Rob & Diane Robinson * Don & Barb Turner * Pat Callahan * Michael Herring * Panera * Ginni Steen * Stacy Peck * Spectrum Health * GVSU Pharmacy * United Healthcare * Jean Goldner

If you or your organization would like to be a part of the Senior Neighbors volunteer family

please call Nicole Driesenga at 233.0745

Call: 616.459.3040

From the Center Coordinator’s Desk It’s said that March snow will make the grass grow?? True or not, I guess one can always dream. I don’t remember a year where the weather was so up and down. But, in all seriousness, we should be thankful because as we see in other parts of the US and the world it could always be worse. This month we look forward to celebrating the 10 year anniversary at our present location on

Tuesday, April 9 as well as our volunteers on Tuesday, April 30. We set these dates aside to celebrate our longevity and to applaud those who make our center a better place when they give of their time and talents!

We hope that April will also bring nicer weather and a chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine! Thanks for coming to our Center! If there is something we can do for you, and it’s within our power to do so, I hope you come to me and together we can try to solve whatever it may be. I’ve heard that Together We

Can Achieve More! ~~ Jonathan ~~

Open Monday—Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm

We are located in downtown Grand Rapids at 333 S. Division (Across from the Catholic Diocese)

We want to serve you, so if you are 60 or better, stop in for a cup of coffee, shoot the breeze or play pool, make new friends, have lunch and participate in our fun happenings!

Lunch is served daily at 11:30—$2.00 suggested donation. Guests under 60 are charged $3.50

Staff & Volunteers Center Coordinator: Jonathan Bates Activity Assistant: Jill Mancewicz Nutritional Aide: Celia Cherry Representative from SNI: Nicole Driesenga AARP Volunteers: John Burns, Wilson Thompson, Alice Cole Senior Companions: Sue Owen, Terry Murphy, Ruby Leggett, Ollie Williams

Advisory Council Members

President: Barb Turner Vice President: Perry Hughes Treasurer: Sue Owen Secretary: Terry Murphy Members at Large: Stan Smith, Hank Slagter, Charlie Pace Representative to the SNI Board: Charlie Pace


Color Pencil Therapy—Mondays at 11:00 Bible Study—Thursdays at 11:00 Bingo—1st Friday of the Month at 12:30

Craft Corner—Mondays at 10:00 Case Manager—Thursdays 10:00—12:00 Breakfast—2nd Thursday of the Month at 9:00 Coffee w/ a Cop—1st Wednesday of the Month at 10:00 Ask a Pharmacist—2nd Wed. of the Month at 10:00 Wii Bowling—Wednesdays at 10:00 Wii Golf—Thursdays at 12:00 Attorney—3rd Tuesday of the Month at 10:00 Advisory Council—3rd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00 Tech Support—4th Tuesday of the Month 9:00-11:00 Blood Pressure Checks—2nd/4th Thursdays at 10:30 Arthritis Exercise—Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00

Card games Wizard, Bid Whist & Pool Daily

Senior & Others Dance Big Band Music from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s

When: Thursday’s 1:00—3:00 PM Where: Casino Club Ball Room 3260 Solarno Dr. Grand Rapids How Much: $5 Per Person Questions?: Shirley Hill 616-361-1628 Don Therriault 616-538-6784

We are a Non-Profit. All Money

Goes to Pay the Band and Room Rental.

Parking Is Free! Our Room is Barrier

Free!

4/2/19 Baseball Day (Root Beer Floats) 4/3/19 4/5/19 4/8/19 4/9/19

Coffee w/ a Cop 9:30 Lunch Bunch (Golden Corral) Identity Theft Pres. 10:00 10 Year Anniversary

4/10/19 Ask a Pharmacist 10:00 4/10/19 United HC Bingo 12:30 4/11/19 Breakfast 9:00 4/16/19 Free Legal Advice 10:00 4/17/19 Meridian Donuts & Coffee 9:30 4/23/19 Frederik Meijer Gardens Outing 9:00 4/26/19 Birthday Celebration 4/30/19 Volunteer Appreciation 10:45

Birthday’s

4...Coleman Cooper 5...Shirley Briggs 6...Billy Jackson 14...Florence Bryant 16...Cynthia Dodds 20...Ray Johnson

21...Bobby Strong 22...Orlin Wilder 23...Patricia Winston 26...Maria Cordova 26...Karen Diggs 27...Cecil Lawson 29...Annie Brooks 29...Michael Lewis 29...William Starkey 29...Ginny Steen

Please bring us your gently used items for our Spring Rummage Sale. This event will take place on May 6-10 from 9 am—2 pm, and is always a great fundraiser for our Grand Rapids Senior Center. Please ask Sue Owen if

you have questions about the things you would like to donated to the sale. Thank you so much because without your donations this FUNDRAISER wouldn’t happen!

Spread the word about the sale!

Summer Fishing on the Big Lake Love to fish? Have an interest in fishing the Big Lake? Then do we have something for you! It’s a little expensive but we

thought if you knew in advance you could save up for this event. Last year we charter a boat for a Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan for $100 per person. We would like to do this again in August. So if you’re interested save those pennies, and look for the sign up sometime in June! If you should have questions please talk to Perry Hughes.


So let’s celebrate April birthday’s

in STYLE!

April shows signs of SPRING but also those with

APRIL BIRTHDAYS!

We Will Have Food, Entertainment, Prizes and so much more!

GR Senior Center Wish List

The GR Senior Neighbors Center operates, in part, through the donations and financial

support of the community & local businesses. Every donated item from the wish list frees

money we can put toward our senior services.

*Decaf/Regular Coffee/Tea *Coffee Creamers *Peanut Butter/Jelly *Snacks/Goodies *Toilet Bowl Cleaner *New Batteries *Pancake Mix & Syrup *Postage Stamps *Cereal & Breakfast items *Bingo Prizes

April Showers May

Bring May Flowers

but we here at the

Center think April

brought some

pretty amazing

people into the world!

Please Join Us As We Sing Our Volunteers

Praises on Friday, April 30 at 10 AM

“”To the World You

May Be One Per-son;

But To one Person

You May Be the

WORLD!” ~Dr. Seuss

Birthday Party to be Held on Friday, April 26 ~ All Day Long!

Not a Volunteer but want to be? We can change that,

You'll soon see!

You don’t have to do much just follow some rules. Don’t worry we give you all the necessary tools!

You have brains in your head and feet in you shoes, You can steer yourself in any direction you choose!

When you’re done, you can say it. . .

LOUD and CLEAR. You can sing it out for all to hear!

Oh the WONDERFUL way I feel You’ll cheer!

’Cuz I just went out and

VOLUNTEERED!

Thank You for being the world to someone by

volunteering

at Senior Neighbors!


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

4 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00

5 Lunch Bunch Golden Corral 10:30 Cards 1:00

1 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Colored Pencils 11:00

8 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Mercantile Bank Identity Theft Pres. 10:00 Colored Pencils 11:00

9 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 GR Center’s 10 Year Anniversary Party ~ All Day

10 Ask a Phar. 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 United Bingo 12:30

11 Breakfast 9:00 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00

12 Cards 1:00

15 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Colored Pencils11:00

16 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Free Legal Advice 10:00 Advisory Council 1:00

17 Meridian Donuts & Coffee 9:30 Wii Bowling 10:00

18 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Golf 12:00

19 Cards 1:00

22 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Colored Pencils11:00

23 Frederik Meijer Garden Trip 9:00 Tech Support 9:00 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Cards 1:00

24 Wii Bowling 10:00

25 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00 Bingo 12:30

26 Celebrating April Birthdays ~ All Day!

29 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Word Search 10:00

30 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Volunteer Appreciation 10:45 Cards 1:00

2 Baseball Day ~ Serve Root Beer Floats Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Cards 1:00

3 Coffee w/ Cop 9:30 Wii Bowling 10:00

Well

2019

Please Make Sure You Stop by the Front Desk to

Sign-In and Sign-Up for Special Trips and Activities!

Arthritis Exercise: $3

Chair Exercise: Free Breakfast:

Any Donation Lunch: $2

Suggested Donations

Think Spring!

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center 8

From the Coordinator’s Desk

Spring is in the air and at the Center! Newness and life are not only happening outside, but in the Center too. I have seen several new faces

join the Center as well as returning members who have been away for awhile. My wish is for you to know that everyone is welcome. We want each of you to feel at home. We offer a variety of activities daily. I would love it if you could make the most of each day. Perhaps you could make a point to try something new this month. Some new activities have been added and some activities are not new, but reintroducing them into your life could be great. New friendships may be made. Please know I value each and every one of you and love working with you. Have a Happy Spring!

Lisa Sarber, CTRS Center Coordinator

Staff Coordinator: Lisa Sarber, CTRS Nutritional Aide: Joann Kanady Bus Driver: John Bouma Senior Neighbors Representative: Nicole Driesenga

Advisory Council Members President: Jim VanStee Vice President: Roger Wynsma Treasurer: Fred Dillinger Secretary: Jackie Sheler Members at Large: Joe Haviland, Lois Ripma & Alan Wolf

Representative to the SNI Board: TBA Advisory Council Meeting: April 12 at 1.

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center Located in Grandville at 3380 Division. We welcome you to join us Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for social/recreational/educational activities, parties, music, art, games and outings. A healthy, delicious lunch is served

daily at noon for a suggested donation of $2.75 & a charge of $3.50 for people under 60.

Phone: 616-531-5250 Fax: 616-531-7743 www.seniorneigbors.org

Don’t forget to claim your free

birthday lunch on Birthday Friday -

the last Friday of the Month.

Happy Birthday!

April Birthdays

1 Marti Borrello 3 Barb Bruinekool 3 Virginia Jenison 4 Joe Haviland 4 Laurel MacOwen 6 Marie Vlieg 7 Ruth Houtman 8 Hazel Williams 9 Ray Buys 10 Marian Noto 10 Leina Semplonius 14 Janice Bolt

18 Muriel Dekking 18 Ed Vesota 19 Brenda Boerema 19 Martin Boersma 20 Debra Bierema 21 Roger Wynsma 22 Clara Braybrook 22 Marge Lewis 22 Randy Zuidema 23 Mary Ann Meeter 26 Mary Holt 28 Bob Duell 30 Judy Walters


Thank You

For Your Donation: Family Fare: Groceries Panera: Baked Goods

Lois Ripma: Ice Cream for Birthday Friday Samaritas: Birthday Cake

Sunset Retirement Homes: Cookies HealthBridge: St. Patrick’s Celebration Dessert

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center operates through the donations and financial support of the community & local businesses. Every donated item from the wish list is one more dollar we can put toward senior services. *Place Mats for Lunch - White *Colored Place Mats for Special Occasions *Decaf Coffee *Regular & Green Tea *Coffee Creamer *Sugar, Splenda or Equal *Postage Stamps *Copy Paper - White & Color *Bingo prizes - $5 gift card *New AA & AAA Batteries *Greeting Cards *Foam Plates, Bowls & Lunch Trays

RideLink Information:

Rides are scheduled through RideLink. Call 774-1288 no later than noon

of the workday before your appointment. Also, rides must be cancelled through RideLink. Your $2 donation each

way ($4 round trip) is appreciated & expected. Your donation helps insure the future of this

valuable service for seniors.

Sunday Luncheon

April 14 at 1:00 pm

Catered by Carole’s Catering

Menu: Roast Beef Sign up with $8 payment by:

Tuesday, April 9. Please invite your family & friends!

Thank you to our Sunday Dinner Sponsors:

*Health Care Associates *Somerset Manor


Thursday, April 11 at 11:00 - Free Legal Advice. RSVP by Monday, April 8.

Friday, April 12 at 11:00 - Easter Celebration with music by the Silvertones. RSVP by Friday, April 5.

Thursday & Fridays: April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 at 1:00 - Comprenew will be providing a free five week computer class. RSVP by Friday, April 5.

Monday, April 15 at 10:00 - Free Hearing Aid Cleaning with Beltone. RSVP by Thursday, April 11.

Wednesday, April 17 at 11:45 - Lunch Bunch Outing to Big Boy. We will be car pooling. RSVP by Friday, April 12.

Friday, April 19 at 11:00 - Arts & Crafts with Barb. Donation of $5 for Supplies & RSVP by Friday, April 12.

Monday, April 22 at 12:45 - Art of Life with Walker Firehouse Café at Walker Library. Free and we will be carpooling to this event. RSVP by Monday, April 15.

Friday, April 26 at 11:00 - Volunteer Appreciation Celebration & April Birthday Party with music by Eddie Fransico. RSVP by Friday, April 19.

Tuesday, April 30 at 12:45 - Feeding America West Michigan Food Pantry.


Praises on Friday, April 26 at 11:45 AM

“To the World You

May Be One Person;

But To one Person

You May Be the

WORLD!”

~Dr. Seuss

Thank You for being the world to someone by volunteering


Not a Volunteer but want to be?

We can change that, You’ll soon see!

You don’t have to do much just follow some

rules. Don’t worry we give you all the necessary tools!

You have brains in your head and feet in you

shoes, You can steer yourself in

any direction you choose!

When you’re done, you can say it LOUD and

CLEAR. You can sing it out for

all to hear! Oh the WONDERFUL

way I feel you’ll cheer! Cuz I just went out and

VOLUNTEERED!

Community Education Offers Adult Programming

Please Refer to the Winter Spring Recreation Brochure 2018/2019 at

www.recpro.gpsbulldogs.org call 616-254-6553

7:30 am to 4:00 pm 3843 Prairie Street SW

Free Admission to Grandville Athletic Games for Retired Residents with the Golden Age Card. This card entitles

retirees age 60 & older who live in the Grandville School district free admission to all home games and most away

games in our conference division. Stop by the Community Education Office for your card.


Suggested Donations: Fitness: $3 Zumba Gold: $2 Chair Yoga: $2 Painting: $3 Breakfast: $3 Arts & Crafts: $3

Please Make

Sure You Stop by the Front

Desk to Sign-In and Sign-Up

for Special Trips and Activities!


1 9:00 Coffee Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

2 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

3 Footcare 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre

4 9:00 Relaxation 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Pool 12:45 Card Games 1:00 People Bingo

5 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 April Word Games 12:45 Cards & Games



10 Foot Care 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre

11 9:00 Relaxation 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Legal Advice 12:45 Card Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Computer Class 1:00 Advisory Council

12 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Easter Celebration 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Computer Class

15 9:00 Coffee Group 10:00 Fitness 10:00 Hearing Aid Cleaning - Beltone 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

16 9:00 Coloring 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

17 Footcare 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 11:45 Lunch Bunch 12 - 8 Big Boy Fundraiser 12:45 Cards/Euchre

18 9:00 Relaxation 10:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Computer Class

19 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Arts & Crafts - Bird House with Barb 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Computer Class

22 9:00 Coffee Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Art of Life at Walker Firehouse Café at Walker KDL 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group


24 Footcare 9:00 Breakfast 9:30 Jeopardy 10:00 BP Checks - HCA 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre

25 9:00 Relaxation 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Pool 12:45 Card Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Computer Class

26 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Word Games 11:00 Birthday Friday 11:45 Vol. Appreciation 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Computer Class


30 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 12:45 Food Pantry

Suggested Donations

Fitness: $3 Zumba Gold: $2 Chair Yoga: $2 Painting: $3 Breakfast: $3 Arts & Crafts: $5

Please Make

Sure You Stop by the Front

Desk to Sign-In and Sign-Up

for Special Trips and Activities!

Lowell Senior Neighbors Center 12

SENIOR NEIGHBORS GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER

FRIDAY & SATURDAY MAY 3 AND 4

9:00-3:00 PM

PLEASE DONATE ANY

NON-CLOTHING ITEMS TO THE LOWELL SENIOR CENTER DURING OUR OPEN HOURS

THANK YOU

Welcome to the Lowell Senior Savvy If you are age 60 or older, the Lowell Senior Center welcomes you to join us

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM, for socializing, events, entertainment, playing cards and bingo. A delicious lunch from Meals on Wheels is served daily

at 12:00 noon for a $2.75 donation. Come join us. We have lots of fun!

314 South Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331 Phone: (616) 897-5949

www.seniorneigbors.org

Staff Terra Bieneman: Center Coordinator

Carol Schwierking: Nutrition Aide

Advisory Board

Kay Estes: President Angie Cole: Vice-President

Russ Harig: Treasurer Nicole Driesenga: SNI Central Office Rep

Ronni Moyer, Marlene Briggs, Teresa Potts, Glenda Geldersma: Members at Large

Leo Peters: Representative of the SNI Board of Directors

“Life was meant for good friends and great adventures!” ~Unknown


Monday, April 15 Walmart Shopping Outing—9:30

Thursday, April 18 Dinner @ Jody’s Outing—4:30

Monday, April 22 Meijer Gardens Outing—12:30

Please sign up in the outings book and get more details on these events at the Lowell Senior Center. Trips are subject to change as we need a minimum of four people for an event to occur.

Please remember that

there is a suggested

donation of $4.00 round

trip for transportation

on outings!

Lowell Senior Center Wish List

Lowell Senior Neighbors Center operates through the donations and financial support of the community & local businesses. Every donated item from the wish list is money we can put toward our senior services.

*Paper Towel *Toilet Paper *Decaf/Regular Coffee *Creamers *Bingo Prizes *Snacks/goodies *Word Search Puzzles *Toilet Bowl Cleaner *Meijer Gift Cards *Dollar Tree Gift Cards

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who donate items or money to Lowell Senior Neighbors Center! We really appreciate your

generosity in donating items that are needed. So many people benefit from them.

Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

Above: We had fun wearing hats on hat day! Below: Peggy and Marge working the puzzle together!

Please Help Me Thank The Following Sponsors of the Lowell Senior Center

Community Caregivers Fountainview of Lowell Guardian Angel Homecare Heather Hills KDL Library Laurels of Kent Senior Sing Along SKLD


RideLink Information:

The Rapid participates in RideLink, a network of area transportation providers. RideLink offers transportation for persons aged 60 or older to any destination, including doctor visits, recreational visits, and shopping trips within Kent County. Providers include Hope Network, Hope Network Volunteer Transportation, Senior Neighbors, Kent County Community Action, United Methodist Community House and The Rapid. These agency’s vehicles provide trips for RideLink.

You must pre-register to use RideLink.

Rides are scheduled through RideLink. Call 774-1288 no later than noon of the workday before your appointment.

• RideLink passengers are encouraged to make a $2.00

donation per trip. Donations are an important part of this program. The money goes directly back into the program to allow for continued service.

• Service hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Rides must be cancelled through RideLink.

• This service is available Sunday through Friday

Birthdays In

05– Barbara Sheehan

15– Henry Rozeboom

25– Bonnie Weststrate

27– Maryanne Geldersma

*Anyone celebrating a birthday will receive a coupon for a FREE lunch and

should also come to be celebrated at the monthly birthday bash!


Praises on Friday, April 19 at 11 AM

“”To the World You

May Be One

Person;

But To one Person

You May Be the

WORLD!” ~ ~Dr. Seuss

Thank You for being the world to someone by

volunteering


Not a Volunteer but want to be?

We can change that, You’ll soon see!

You don’t have to do

much just follow some rules.

Don’t worry we give you all the necessary tools!

You have brains in your

head and feet in you shoes,

You can steer yourself in any direction you

choose!

When you’re done, you can say it LOUD and

CLEAR. You can sing it out for

all to hear!

Oh the WONDERFUL way I feel you’ll cheer! Cuz I just went out and

VOLUNTEERED!



1 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

11:00 ~ LCR Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

12:45 ~ Advisory Council Mtg.

2 10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo w/ SKLD


10:30 ~ Bible Study

12:45 ~ Meijer

4 Footcare 8-3 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters @ Laurels of Kent 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor

5 Fun Sock Day 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:45 ~ Music w/ Gayle 12:30 ~ Bingo


11:00 ~ Uno Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

9 10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo w/ Laurels of Kent

10 Nat’l Sibling Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Sibling Q & A

12:45 ~ Meijer

11

9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters

10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor

10:45 ~ Euchre

11:00 ~ Book Club w/ KDL

11:00 ~ Jeopardy W/

12 Lowell Day - Wear your Lowell Gear

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:30 ~ School Election Chat w/ Lowell Schools 11:15 ~ Popcorn & Movie Trivia w/ The Medical Team 12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Fountainview of Lowell

15

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

9:30 ~ Walmart Shopping

11:00 ~ Headbandz Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

16

10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo

17 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Finish the Sayings Game

12:45 ~ Meijer

18

9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


10:00 ~ Tasty Treats w/ Green Acres

4:30 ~ Dinner @ Jody’s in Rockford

19 Volunteer App. Day Wear Red & White

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 11:00 ~ Volunteer Appreciation 12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Community Caregivers

22 Earth Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Color Me Calm

11:00 ~ Easter Fun

12:30 ~ Meijer Gardens Outing

23

10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo

24

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Bible Study

12:45 ~ Meijer

25 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


10:45 ~ Brain Games w/ Laurels of Kent

26 Twin Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:45 ~ April Bday Bash w/ David Molinari

12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Guardian Angel Homecare

29 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

11:00 ~ Over Under Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

30 10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo

We will be going to the

Whitecaps Baseball Game on Thursday May 23 at 11:00 am. Please sign up at the Center if

interested! We play bin-go before the game & sit

indoors for the game!

Please Make Sure to Sign-In and Sign-Up for Special Trips

and Activities!

Suggested Donations:

Lunch 60+ $2.75 59- $3.50 charge

Exercise: $2 Craft Class: $3 SUNDAY APRIL 21, 2019

Sparta Senior Neighbors Center 16

Coordinator: Jane Ringler

Nutrition Aides: Corrine Towns Janice Follett

Bus Drivers:

Melode LaHuis Donna VanOeffelen


Spring has sprung


1st Sami Pongrattana 2nd Anna Spangenberg 6th Kathy Westcott 8th Sandy Mojzuk 7th Grace Mutchler 9th Cliff Swanson 14th Leon McCarty 21st Ted Prisbe 22nd Cathy Vanderlugt 26th Erma Armock 28th Jeff Balasko 28th Karen Becker 28th Janice Schenden

Celebrate these Friends



1 April Fool’s Day 10 Music w/Country Stringz 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

2 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 2 Coffee Hour

3 10:30 Hank & Johnny Tribute Concert 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

4 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour

5 10:30 Music w/Melode’s Melodies 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

8 10:30 Shut the Box .50 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

9

10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 2 Coffee Hour

10 10:30 Adele Tribute Concert 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour


12 10 Movie Something’s Gotta Give 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Euchre $1 2 Coffee Hour

15 Commodities 10 Music w/Country Stringz 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour


17 10 April Showers Brings May Flowers Party 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

18 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour

19 Good Friday Passover 10:30 Coin Game .75 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

22 Earth Day 10:30 Craft Bird Feeders 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

23 10:30 Exercise 11:15 Volunteer Recognition 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 2 Coffee Hour

24 10:30 Easter Egg Hunt 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Adv Meet 2 Coffee Hour

25 9:30 BP Check 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:30 Experience Grand Rapids

26 10:30 Rally Roll .50 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Euchre $1 2 Coffee Hour

29 10:30 Get to know the Robachs (ranchers) 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

30 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 2 Coffee Hour 6 Thai Dinner

Advisory Council Pres: D. Johnson V. Pres: K. Keech Sec: M. Andersen Treas: A. DeVries L. Gray, L. Beurkens, L. Hall

Suggested Lunch

Donation 2.75

April has finally arrived!

B O N N I E

Walker Firehouse Café 20

Advisory Council Members

Mary Ross: President Charlie Flake: Vice President

Nancy Plaisier: Treasurer Myrna Zielinski: Secretary

Members at Large: Henry Bancroft, Esther Corrin,

Jerry Gillhespy, Florance Goodgasell

Anne Marie Mcpherson, Mitch Ross

Welcoming Committee: Lynn Hojacki, Kevin Koster,

Steve Kwaitkowski, Mitch Ross Representative to the SNI Board:

Myrna Zielinski RAPID Board: Mary Kinnane

Advisory Council meets the third Wednesday of the month.

Subject to change if needed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tickets for Go Bus and RAPID bus rides are available here for a

reduced donation price!

Adults age 65 and over, a card of ten rides: $6.00

Adults age 60 to 64: $8.00 per

card

Go Bus book of ten tickets: $21.00 Donation

Ride Link is available at 774.1288

The requested donation is $2.00

per rid

Walker Firehouse Café 4101 Lake Michigan Drive Walker, Michigan 49534

Located on the 2nd floor In the Community Room

616.735.3240 Phone 616.735.2966 Fax Email: [email protected]

At Walker Firehouse Café we pride

ourselves in being a social, welcoming location for seniors to connect and

embrace life with other older adults in our community. Enjoy a cup of coffee or even a snack. Meet new friends as

you play bingo, enjoy music or learn a new craft.

If you enjoy cards we have many seniors who also enjoy a variety of

games.

Guests are always Welcome!

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00am to 2:00pm

Lunch is Served at Noon

There is a suggested donation of $2.75 for Over 60

Guests under 60 are $3.50

Senior Center Staff

Sherri Meines: Center Coordinator, Senior Director Certified Kathy Soper: Nutrition

Esther Anderson, Delores Dykstra, Mike Moklebust, Nancy Plaisier: Senior Companion Volunteer’s


Don’t forget to stop by the

information table

and sign-up for

activities

and outings

at the Walker Center!

May 20, 21 & 22, 2019 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Christian Reformed Conference Grounds

12253 Lake Shore Drive Grand Haven, Mi 49417

Please come join the FUN as we venture to Grand Haven for some fun days away, and enjoy a great time connecting with friends.

Check in Monday after 3:00pm Check out 11:00am Wed. morning

Everything is included for this event. Just bring your own personal items.

Cost per person is $74.00

Please make check payable to Walker Firehouse Café/Senior Neighbors

4101 Lake Michigan Drive Walker MI 49534

Payment due Wed. May 1st,

2019

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Join Cheryl Szczytko And Health Care Associates

Community Care Givers from 10:15 to 10:45 for

Free Blood Pressure Testing


Enhance Fitness Class

Walker Firehouse Café

offers an offsite option to

enjoy exercise and fitness. Classes are available

Monday Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am

Faith United Methodist Church 2600 7th St.

Grand Rapids, MI

Enhance Fitness Class $3.00 Donation Per Class

April Birthday’s

Please join us the first Wednesday of the

month To celebrate

Birthday’s and enjoy a free Birthday Lunch.

Joyce korzeniewski 6 Jackie VandenBos 9

Julie Bultena 14 Dick Burchett 14

Ed Vosota 18 Florence Goodgasell 24

Anne Marie Mcpherson 24 Charlie Flake 65

First Wednesday of the Month

Free Legal Services with Michael Herring at 11:00 am

Sorry Michael is on Vacation this week

New Tai Chi for Arthritis, Sessions beginning in Walker. Senior Neighbors is partnering with the Walker KDL to offer

Tai Chi for Arthritis Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm beginning March 5.

Space is limited, reserve your spot now by Calling Julie Lake at Senior Neighbors.

616-233-0283

Wed. April 24th, 2019

Health & Wellness

Fair At Marsh Ridge

For Walker Firehouse Café

9:30 Health Fair and Silent Auction, 50/50 Opens

10:30 Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy

10:45 Officer Mitch Harkema “Personal Safety”

11:30 Health Fair Vendor Presentations 12:00 Lunch

Meals on Wheels 12:15 Lunch Entertainment

“The Others” Ron & Lynn

1:30 Silent Auction and 50/50 Ends

For Vendor Information Please call Sherri @

1.616.735.3240


1 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

3 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 No Michael H Today 11:00 The “Others” 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

5 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 10:00 Leave for Home Repair Services Tour w/Joel, Lunch provided on tour. 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

8 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Officer Mitch Harkema Drugs & Crime Trends 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

10 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 10:00 DeVries Jewelry Ring Checks/Cleaning 11:00 Ed Link, Silvertones 12:00 Lunch\ 1:00 Cards & Games

12 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 10:00 Easter Craft w/Lynsi American House 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

15 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 10:30 Book Club w/Michelle 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

17 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 10:15 Volunteer Appreciation w/Nicole & Sherri (Dr. Seuss Story)

11:00 Bob Lucy, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Advisory Meeting

19 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:30 Leave for Shopping at Keegstra’s Dollar Store & Love Inc. returning for lunch. 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

22 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Guest Speaker 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Leave for Art Class at Walker KDL *Free Class

24 Health Fair 2019

BE AWARE/BE PREPARED 9:30 Health Fair at Marsh Ridge

470 Marsh Ridge Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

26 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:00 Leave for Breakfast Tour Of Health Bridge w/Maria 12:00 Lunch/Easter Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

29 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

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25 April is Volunteer Appreciation Month 24

Foster Grandparents of Senior Neighbors is in need of

Seniors 55 and Older! ~ Do you have the time and the passion to work with

the children in our community? ~ Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child?

~ Do you have a desire to do something that will make you feel good by being the change?

If so WE NEED YOU!

REQUIREMENTS:

• BE AT LEAST 55 YEARS OLD

• VOLUNTEER AT LEAST 15 HOURS PER WEEK

• ATTEND TRAINING BEFORE PLACEMENT

• PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

For more information please contact

Stephanie Denard at 616-771-9752

BENEFITS:

• HOURLY NON-TAXED COMPENSATION—$2.65 per hour

• WILL NOT AFFECT ANY SOCIAL SECURITY, HOUSING, OR FOOD BENEFITS

• PAID LUNCHES

• PAID HOLIDAYS

• TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

• THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED

• THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR LIFE

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OUR MISSION IS... We are dedicated to promoting independent living for people who are 60 years and older by providing essential services that help seniors remain independent into their later years. We focus heavily on health and wellness programming as we work to aggressively pursue our mission of Enhancing the Lives of Seniors.

Senior Neighbors is funded in part by: Individual donations, Heart of West Michigan United Way, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Meals on Wheels of West Michigan, Meals on Wheels America, the Home Depot Foundation, Kent County Senior Millage, Kent County Community Development Block Grant, City of Grandville, Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Adult and Aging Services Agency, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Corp. for National and Community Service, Older Americans Act

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Every year we serve over 4,000 older adults, helping them remain independent through our five Senior Neighbors Centers and a wide range of essential services. We promote the well-being of older adults with services that promote self-sufficiency, especially for those with physical, social or economic needs living in Kent County.

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