Grand Rapids Senior Neighbors Center

OUR ADDRESS: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: 678 FRONT AVE. NW, SUITE 205 • GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504

616-459-6019 • www.seniorneighbors.org • EMAIL: [email protected]

WE HAVE SENIOR CENTERS IN GRAND RAPIDS, GRANDVILLE, LOWELL, SPARTA AND WALKER

Inside this issue:

Ways to Wellness 2

Grand Rapids 4

Grandville 8

Lowell 12

Sparta 16

Walker 20

Nutrition Education 24

Medicare Open Enrollment 2016 October 15—December 7 by Khue Dinh

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to make changes to their health and drug insurance plans, penalty-free. Changes made to insurance policies will be effective January 1, 2017. This Open Enrollment season, please direct your insurance inquiries to Medicare Medicaid Specialists Khue and Molly, and Grand Valley State University social work intern Kate. They will be visiting your centers for presentations and one-on-one enrollments on the following dates:

Presentation Sparta: September 15, 10am Grandville: September 20, 11am Grand Rapids: September 23, 10am Lowell: October 7, 11am Walker: October 10, 11am

Enrollment Sparta: October 24, 10am-2:30pm Grand Rapids: November 4, 10am-3pm Lowell: November 7, 9am-noon; November 14, 9am-noon Grandville: November 11, 9am-3pm; November 29, 9am-3pm Walker: November 21, 9am-3pm

Some insurance plans can change a lot from one year to the next, so it is important that you carefully review your plan to make sure it is still the best one for you.

If you are a current member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Legacy Medigap Plan C, you may be eligible for the Michigan Medigap Subsidy for a discount of $40, $65 or $125 off of the 2017 Legacy Medigap premium each month. To check eligibility, please call Khue at (616) 233-0282 or make an appointment to meet with her when she comes to your Senior Neighbors center. To apply for the subsidy, please provide proof of your 2016 income, and copies of a photo ID and your Blue Cross Blue Shield Medigap member card.

Happy Medicare season! We will see you soon!

2016

Medicare Medicaid Specialists: Khue, Kate and Molly

Check out your Center’s section in this newsletter for more details for

this years Walktober Program!

Taking on The Mighty Mac 49 times!!!

Senior Companion Wyman Flintoff walks 10,000 steps everyday, which comes in quite handy for his yearly

Labor Day walk across the Mackinaw Bridge. This year, the 79 year old marked his 49th time crossing! Wyman began walking with his wife in 1967, they strolled their children over the

bridge and he now walks it yearly with his grandsons. He has walked thru rain, sleet and even the after-effects of a far away earthquake. Not even a fractured hip, two knee replacements and heart surgery could keep him away. Amazing!

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Ways to Wellness

Walktober has arrived!

Those who know me well are very aware of the fact that I do not like winter. And by “not liking” it, what I really mean is I

absolutely hate it and wish the temperature never dropped below 60 degrees. I am a summer girl through and through.

That being said, I do need to admit that there is something that is a little bit appealing to me about fall. I love the comfy jeans and sweatshirts and the color of the leaves changing. But, mostly what I love about fall is pumpkin donuts from Post Family Farm. Combined with some apple cider, it’s the best fall snack ever! Post Family Farm pumpkin donuts are seriously the best donuts I have ever had! But, all that cider and donuts mean I have to make some healthier choices to balance it out!

The other thing that I love about fall is walking in the cooler crisp air. October is a fantastic time to get outside to walk. The weather is cooler, the air is crisp, the trees are beautiful, and the parks are full of younger people playing soccer and football!

I encourage you all to get out and walk more this October. Each of our five senior centers will have a Walktober team. These teams consist of any member who wants to keep track of how much they walk in October. Team member scores are averaged together so the team with the most points at the end of the month receives the Walktober trophy!

Of course each participant wins because they are “taking steps” to get healthier by walking more in October. So, pull on your favorite cozy sweatshirt, lace up your shoes, and head outside to enjoy the benefits

of fall! And, walk off that pumpkin donut!

Walktober is something ANYONE at our centers can participate in. We have a program for those who walk every day, those who cannot walk as much and, those who cannot walk at all. The idea of the program is to encourage you to get moving more than you currently are. Those people who are not able to walk can do seated exercises with their upper body. Those who do not walk regularly, can start small–just 15 minutes at a time!

Here are some tips to get you started!

Set a goal for yourself. Don’t worry about starting small and making it bigger as you go!

Make a plan by setting the time of day and establishing a route.

Be safe and walk with a buddy, try to avoid uneven ground, wear reflective gear when needed.

Warm up and cool down properly by stretching.

Wear the right shoes and proper clothing.

Drink water – Your body uses water to help keep normal body temperature and to cool your muscles.

Go with a friend. This is always the best way to stay motivated and have fun.

Motivate yourself by taking along your favorite music to listen to or perhaps some motivational messages.

Sign up at your center and get your score sheet! Teams are now forming and I hope you will be joining us!

Be well!

-Julie

Julie Lake, MPA, CTRS Wellness Coordinator

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Staff: Center Coordinator: Zach Harris Activity Assistant: Carol Kolb Kitchen Manager: Jill Mancewicz Transportation Provider Deborah Anderson

AARP: Richard Battle, Dorothy Armstrong, Charles Hicks Senior Companions: Sue Owen, Terry Murphy, Ruby Leggett Volunteers: CeCe Williams Advisory Council Members: President: Barb Turner

Vice President: Perry Hughes

Treasurer: Sue Owen

Secretary: CeCe Williams Members at Large: Stan Smith, Doris Phillips, Allen Glover, Terry Murphy

Representative to the SNI Board: Mary Ann

Fuentes

From the Coordinator’s Desk ~ Zach Harris Hello Members…. There are a few important presentations you don’t want to miss during the month of October… Asthma and Tobacco Classes — Part 1 on October 5th at 1:00 p.m. Asthma and Tobacco Classes — Part 2 on October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Cooley Law School-Expungement — October 17th at 9:00 a.m.

Here at the center, we want to “arm” you with important information to help or assist you in the best way possible. If you have any suggestions or need information on something you may be interest in….please see me or Carol. We will do our best to contact the necessary resources to assist you….. Thank you ~ Zach Harris, Center Coordinator

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to come in and speak with me. YOUR CONCERNS ARE IMPORTANT—Thank you everyone!!

Located in downtown Grand Rapids, at 333 S. Division Monday—Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Are you looking for a place to grab a cup of coffee and shoot the breeze with some pals or have lunch and participate in crafts with friends? Then come and check out Senior Neighbors where you can exercise, socialize and realize age isn't anything but a number. Lunch 11:45 - $2.00 suggested donation. Guests under 60 are charged $3.50. Please join us. Ph. 459.3040

1...Lincoln Hamilton

2...Tomie Carter

2...Byron Evans

4...William Herth

5...Allen Dean

5...Martin Kinchen

6...Donna Mitchell

6...Rafeal Sanchez

8...Nelson Collins

October

Birthdays

24...Joyce Garrett

24...Freeman Jamison

26...Al Clark

28...Elbert Nixon

28...Karen Williams

29...James Bearden

31...Ron Abraham

31...Diane McElroy

10...Usha Khan

10...James Sheppard

10...James Moore

11...Helen Griffin

11...Larazo Valdes

12...Suzanne Hoffman

13...James Sheppard

14...Lazaro Valdez

16...Jonathan Rubante

21...Phillip Sanders

22...Ronald King

22...Ernest Nicks


September Events (Events are subject to change)

Please see the front desk for fee or transportation to events. Please Check with your Healthcare Provider before starting a new exercise Program.

2016 OCTOBER EVENTS 10/5/16 Calvin College-Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar 9:00 to 11:00 10/5/16 Asthma and Tobacco Classes – Part 1 1:00 to 2:00 10/12/16 Asthma and Tobacco Classes – Part 2 1:00 to 2:00 10/17/16 Red Cross 10:00 10/17/16 Cooley Law – Expungement 9:00 10/18/16 Advisory Council Meeting 1:00 10/19/16 J.U.L.I.E.T Outing 11:30 10/20/16 R.O.M.E.O. Outing 11:30 10/28/16 “SPOOKTACULAR BIRTHDAY PARTY” 1:00

ONGOING ACTIVITIES Clap for Health Introduction—Varies (check schedule) Color Pencil Therapy—Mondays at 11:00 Pet Therapy—4th Tuesday at 11:00 Bible Study—Tuesdays at 11:00 Creative Art & Intro to Art Therapy—Wed’s at 1:00 Bible Study—Thursdays at 11:00 Fishing with Perry—Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Tai Chi (certified instructor)—Thursdays at 1:00 Healthy Changes—2nd and 4th Thursday’s at 11:00 First Friday Service at 10:45 Special Guest—1st/3rd Friday’s at 1:00 A.A./N.A.—Fridays at 1:00 Vegetable/Fruit Pantry—each Saturday at 2:30

Grand Rapids 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 is money we can put toward our senior services. *Decaf/Regular *Coffee Creamers *Bingo Prizes *Snacks/Goodies *Placemats *Toilet Bowl Cleaner *Cereal & Breakfast items *New Batteries *Blankets *Postage Stamps *Mrs. Dash *Gift Cards *Books, CDs, Games *Pancake Mix & Syrup

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

A Special Thank You To: * JW Marriot * Amway * Mitchell Rhodes & Co. * Grand Rapids Drive * Walgreen’s * Spectrum Health * Metron of Lamont * Sharon Landman

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

please call Nicole Gebben at 233.0745

Birthday Party

JOIN US ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 28 TO CELEBRATE ALL THE GHOSTLY

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY’S We Will Have . . .

Food ~ Entertainment Games ~ Prizes 50/50 Raffle ~

and so much more!

Our

Please Join Us!


Mayor Rosalynn Bliss Visit—September 1, 2016

“Thank you Mayor Bliss”

We appreciate Mayor Bliss taking the time to visited

our center and answer questions.

Flu Shots exclusively for Kent County Residents age 60 to 64 only. Brought to you by:

AngelCare has been chosen to administer the flu shots again this year at the Grand Rapids Center on

October 11 from 10:30 am—Noon! There is a suggested $5 donation, but no one in the 60-64 age range will be turned away. Please bring identification

showing your birth date and address in Kent County. Paid for by the Kent County Senior Millage!


Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

6 Exercise 10:00 Homecare Wellness 10:30 Bible Study 11:00 Fishing with Perry 11:00 to 11:30 Tai Chi 1:00

7 AA/NA 1:00 Music 1:00 SPECIAL GUEST 1:00

3 Scrabble 10:00 Health & Wellness 10:00 Color Pencil Therapy 11:00 Board Games 1:00

10 Scrabble 10:00 Health & Wellness 10:00 Color Pencil Therapy 11:00 Board Games 1:00

11 Exercise 10:00 Flu Shots (ages 60-64) 10:30-12:00 Board Games 11:00 Memory Games 11:00 Bible Study 11:00 GRSN Bingo 11:00 Blood Pressure 1:00

12 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 Board Games 1:00 Walgreens 1:00

13 Exercise 10:00 Healthcare Wellness 10:30 Bible Study 11:00 Fishing with Perry 11:00 to 11:30 Metron Bingo 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00

14 Board Games 10:00 Meet with Zach 11:00 Music 1:00 AA/NA 1:00

17 Cooley Law Expungement 9:00 Red Cross 10:00 Scrabble 10:00 BP 10:30 Color Pencil Therapy 11:00 Board Games 1:00

18 Exercise 10:00 Attorney 10:00 GRSN Bingo 11:00 Bible Study 11:00 Open Games 1:00 Advisory Council 1:00

19 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 Walgreen 2:00

20 Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Fishing with Perry 11:00 to 11:30 Pantry 12:30 Tai Chi 1:00

21 Q & A 9:00 Holland Homes 10:30 AA/NA 1:00 Music 1:00

24 Scrabble 10:00 Color Pencil Therapy 11:00 New Members Recognition 11:45

25 Tech Support 9 to 11 Exercise 10:00 Pet Therapy 11:00 Bible Study 11:00 Open Games 1:00

26 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 J.U.L.I.E.T Outing 11:30 GRSN Bingo 1:00 Diabetic Recovery 1:00 Keystone Pharmacy 1:00

27 Exercise 10:00 Healthy Changes 11:00 Bible Study 11:00 Fishing with Perry 11:00 to 11:30 R.O.M.E.O. 12:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Brain Health 1:30

28

Music 10:00 AA/NA 1:00

31 Scrabble 10:00 Color Pencil Therapy 11:00 Board Games 1:00

5 Breakfast 9:00

Calvin College BP/BS 9:00 till 11:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 Board Games 1:00 Walgreens 1:00

4 Exercise 10:00 Board Games 11:00 Memory Games 11:00 Bible Study 11:00 GRSN Bingo 11:00 Blood Pressure 1:00

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Suggested Donations: Breakfast: Good Will Donation Lunch: $2.00 60+ $3.50 59-(not a donation)

Exercise: $2 Tai Chi: $2

Don’t forget to sign up for special events at the

desk!!!

Birthday Party

Please

Join Us!

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From the Coordinator’s Desk Whew! September went by fast. We celebrated our September Birthdays with Marvin Luttrell and enjoyed an Elvis Show. We also held Advisory Council Elections. Please take a moment to congratulate our newly elected council members. I would also like to say Thank You to the members who served last year. The Advisory Council can be a lot of work and I truly appreciate their help. It makes my job easier. Our Annual Fall Family night is Tuesday, October 11. This is the Center’s way to give back to the community for supporting us. We can always use volunteers. Please sign up at the reception desk. We will be entering the 3rd annual scarecrow contest for the City of Grandville. The scarecrows will be on display from Thursday, October 6 until Thursday, October 20. Please take a walk along downtown Grandville and check them out.

Lisa Sarber, CTRS Center Coordinator

It’s that time of year again to knock the dust off your tennis

shoes and get ready for the annual Walktober contest to be held at all the centers. Sign up at the Grandville Center today!

Staff Coordinator: Lisa Sarber, CTRS Kitchen Assistant: Celia Cherry Bus Driver: Bill Yoemans Senior Neighbors Representative: Nicole Gebben Advisory Council Members President: Lois Ripma Vice President: Craig Geerlings Treasurer: Judy Seals Secretary: Mary Ann Meeter Members at Large: Pat Crosby, Jackie Scheler & Jim VanStee Representative to the SNI Board: Russ Ripma Advisory Council Meeting: October 13 at 1 pm

Located in Grandville at 3380 Division,

The Grandville Senior Neighbors Center 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 12:00 p.m. 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

Fall Community Outreach

It’s that time of year again when we give back to the city of Grandville with a Halloween Fall

Family Evening Gathering. Tuesday, October 11, 2016

5:30 to 7:30

October October October BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays

Do not forget to claim your free birthday lunch on Birthday Friday - the last Friday of the Month.

1 Christina Agneda 1 Phyllis Witteveen 2 Pamela McKenzie 4 Bev Sleesman 4 Imogene Zandbergen 10 Usha Khan 10 Evelyn Young 13 Susan Crissman 13 Carol Yskes 17 Betty Romeyn 17 Frans Semplonius 17 Ron Woodburn 19 Shari Evans

19 Elmer Lick 22 Ted Thomas 23 Norma Pucilowski 24 Andrew Hammonds 25 Tressa Behrens 25 Patrick Stray 26 Mae Boersema 27 Erma Verdonk 29 Wilma Johannsen 30 Leeann Supanich 31 Patricia Crosby


Tech Thyme with John (Individualized Personal Technology Instruction)

Do you wish someone would just sit down with you and answer

your computer questions? Do you need help with specific

issues on your computer, tablet, or smart phone? We have an

instructor with the skills and experience to help. He will meet

with you individually to give you the help you need when and

how you need it. You can work with your own personal

equipment, directly addressing what you need to know.

Computers, tablets, and smart phones of any kind may be

brought in with your list of questions and concerns. Whether

you are a beginner or experienced, our instructor has insights

that can guide you toward technologies that will benefit you

most. Since some computers and most televisions cannot be

easily transported to our Center, home visits are also available.

One hour rates: $30 (1/2 hour rate $15)

Call the Center and schedule your appointment in 1 hour

or ½ hour increments.

Provide a brief description of your equipment and needs to

help our instructor prepare for you.

Come to the appointment with your equipment.

(Including cables and camera if

pertinent)

Thursday,

October 27, 2016

12:30 pm – 3:30pm

Thank You for your Donation:

Family Fare: Groceries Panera: Baked Goods Judy Seals: Ice Cream For Birthdays Medilodge of Wyoming: Cooking Class Byron Center Manor: Birthday Cake Lois Ripma: Fresh Flowers for Tables Laurels of Hudsonville: Ice Cream Sundae Social

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

October 9, 2016

1 pm

Catered by Carole’s Catering

Menu: Stuffed Pork Chops

Sign up with $7 payment by:

Tuesday, October 4, 2016.

Please invite your

family & friends!

Thank you to our

Sunday Dinner Sponsors:

*Health Care Associates

*Somerset Manors

Wish List

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 Coffee *Green Tea (individual packaged)

*Coffee Cream *Splenda or Equal *Postage Stamps

*Copy Paper - White & Color *Bingo prizes - $5 gift card *New AA & AAA Batteries *Get Well, Thank You &

Birthday Cards


Thursday October 6 at 12:30 to 2:30 - Flu Shot Clinic with Angelcare & Health Care Associates. Please bring your medical insurance information. RSVP at the desk. Friday October 7 at 11:30 - Live music by Eddie Francisco. RSVP by Friday, September 30. Wednesday October 12 at 10:30 - Lunch Bunch Outing Wealthy Bakery. A $4 suggested donation for the bus. RSVP by Friday, October 7. Wednesday October 12 at 1:00 - Bus Outing to El Matador Chip Factory. A $4 suggested donation for the bus. RSVP by Friday, October 7. Thursday October 13 at 11:00 - Free Legal Advice with Michael Herring, an attorney. RSVP at the desk. Friday October 14 at 11:00 - Live music by Chris Sloan. RSVP by Friday, October 7. Friday October 14 at 12:30 to 2:30 - Flu Shot Clinic with Visiting Nurses. Please bring your medical insurance information. RSVP at the desk. Tuesday October 18 at 4:30 - Pizza Party at the Grandville Center. Wednesday October 19 at 1:00 - Book club will meet to discuss the book “Life After Life” and hand out the next book “Plainsong”. Thursday October 20 at 1:00 - Cooking Class with Eric from Medilodge of Wyoming. RSVP by Monday, October 17. Friday October 21 at 11:00 - Live music by Corky’s Pals. RSVP by Friday, October 14. Tuesday October 25 at 12:45 - Feeding America West Michigan Food Pantry. Thursday, October 27 at 1:00 - Arts & Crafts - Table Runner Quilting with Peg Part 2. RSVP by Monday, October 24. Friday October 28 at 11:00 - October Birthday with The Silvertones. RSVP by Friday, October 21. Monday October 31 at 12:00 - Halloween Lunch & Costume party. Prizes awarded for best costume. RSVP Monday, October 21.

Wednesday October 19 at 9:30 am - Join us for a “Breakfast & Learn” by Health in Motion Physical Therapy. Do you have knee pain? What causes it and stretching you can do to help.

Ladies Chit Chat

Listen, Learn, Live

Authentic Mexican Food Cooking

Demonstration

Friday, October 7 at 1pm

&

Friday, October 21 at 1pm

RSVP at the Center desk!

Flu Shot Clinics

Thursday - October 6 12:30 to 2:30

Shot

60-64 … with Angelcare *donations accepted

65 & over … with Health Care Associates

*Bring insurance information &

Friday - October 14 12:30 to 2:30

65 & over only … with Visiting Nurses *Bring insurance information

Please RSVP at the desk.


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 9:00 Kitchen Band 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

4 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Zumba Gold 12:45 Card Games 1:00 Bingo

5 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 BP Checks - Clark Retirement Homes 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre

6 9:00 Walktober 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Scrabble 12:30 Flu Shots 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 People Bingo 5:00 Master Arts Trip

7 9:00 Pokeno 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:30 Live Music - Eddie Francisco 12:45 Cards & Games

1:00 Ladies Live Listen & Learn Group


11 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Zumba Gold 12:45 Card Games 1:00 Bingo 5:30—7:30 Annual Family Fun Night

12 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 BP Checks - Medilodge of Wyoming 10:30 Lunch Bunch 10 & 11 Fitness 1:00 El Matador Chip Tour 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 My Choice My Health Diabetes Class

13 9:00 Walktober 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Legal Advice 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Advisory Council

14 9:00 Pokeno 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Live Music - Chris Sloan 12:30 Flu Shots 12:45 Cards & Games


18 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Zumba Gold 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 Bingo 4:30 Red Hatters Pizza Party

19 9:00 Breakfast 9:30 Speaker 10:00 BP Checks - Health Care Associates 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 My Choice My Health Diabetes Class 1:00 Book Club

20 9:00 Walktober 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Scrabble 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Cooking with Eric from Medilodge

21 9:00 Pokeno 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Live Music - Corky’s Pals 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Ladies Live Listen & Learn Group


25 9:00 Coloring Gorup 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Zumba Gold 12:45 Food Pantry 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 Bingo

26 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 BP Checks - Sunset Retirement Homes 10 & 11 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 My Choice My Health Diabetes Class

27 9:00 Walktober 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Uno 12:30 Tech Thyme 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Quilting Table Runner with Peg #2

28 9:00 Pokeno 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Birthday Party & Live music - The Silvertones 12:45 Cards & Games

31 9:00 Kitchen Band 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:00 Halloween Lunch 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

Please Make Sure You Stop by the

Front Desk to Sign-In and Sign-Up

for Special Trips and Activities!

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

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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 Senior Meals 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.seniorneighbors.org

Staff

Terra Bieneman: Center Coordinator Carol Schwierking: Nutrition Aide

Marci Billock: Bus Driver

Advisory Board

Kay Estes: President Angie Cole: Vice-President

Russ Harig: Treasurer Roselynne Peters: Secretary

Nicole Gebben: SNI Central Office Rep Barb Sheehan, Julia Rasch,

Glenda Geldersma: Member at Large Leo Peters: Representative to the SNI Board

Coordinator’s Corner

I have been having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that I am planning for October already and have been putting it off I must admit! I definitely love summer but fall is so beautiful as well. We’re so blessed in Michigan to see the beautiful change of seasons. I think we tend to take them for granted sometimes instead of embracing each season. So, I encourage you to embrace this fall season. We will be embracing the fall season at the Center by continuing walk club on Wednesday mornings and participating in Walktober as well. There is more information regarding Walktober in this newsletter. We also have a fun new class call “Stories Alive” being offered though our lovely library in Lowell. It will meet for an hour and will provide a chance to hear stories, tell stories and share experiences. There will be music as well. The first class starts on Thursday, October 20 at 11:00. Come check it out! Flu shots will be offered by Walgreens on Thursday, October 13 from 10:00-11:00. There will be a sign up sheet at the Center. Otherwise you may call the Center to schedule a time, too. We have a lot of fun things planned at the Center in October. I look forward to seeing you here enjoying the food and activities while creating friendships and community together. Have a great October! ~Terra Bieneman


Schedule of Outings Monday October 3 Dollar Tree Outing - 10:30

Wednesday October 12 Brann’s for Dinner - 4:30

Monday October 17 Heidi’s Farmstand & Bakery - 10:30

Monday October 24 Honey Creek Inn Dinner Outing - 4:30

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

Lowell Highlights

Please

remember that

there is a

suggested

donation of

$4.00 round

trip for

transportation

on outings! I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who donate items or money to Lowell Senior Neighbors!

We really appreciate your generosity in donating items that are needed at the center.

So many people benefit from them. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

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


Special Person of the Month Doug Corlis

Doug Corlis was born in Marquette, Michigan. He grew up with two brothers and two sisters in Kingston, Michigan. One of his favorite, funny memories growing up was locking his younger sister in the chicken coop at his grandparent’s house! He also enjoyed playing basketball in the barn, baseball, and going fishing. Doug met his wife, Claudia through her cousin and was married to her for 45 years. They have three children and nine grandchildren. Doug worked as a maintenance supervisor for most of his life but also worked with heavy machinery and at a cemetery.

One thing that Doug has always wanted to do and has not is to go to Alaska. Doug enjoys playing cards, going fishing and helping his granddaughter and her husband with home repairs. He enjoys joking around and laughing as well. If he could go back to any age it would be 42, so he could change his decision to move from California and his county cemetery job where he could have retired after 10 more years. He really enjoys being a parent/grandparent and says the best part of this is feeling the joy and pride of when he sees them making the right choices in life and succeeding. The proudest moments in his life were when his children and granddaughter were born. Doug’s best piece of advice for living is to live life to the fullest. We welcomed Doug to the Center in July after he stopped by one evening to check out the root beer floats and music. It was great to see him come in the very next day for lunch. We are so happy that he has been coming and helping out ever since!

Thank You For Your Sponsorship

Community Caregivers Senior Care Nursing Services Metron of Forest Hills Heartland Intelicare Health Service KDL Library Laurels of Kent Heather Hills

WALKTOBER Please join us for this fun, friendly

competition against the other four centers.

Members sign up and commit to walking. Points

for walking are reported to Terra each week. We

see if we can gather more points than the other

centers. Let’s walk our way to a win this year!

Fall is a beautiful time to get out, so I encourage

you to sign up.

This competition starts October 1!

October

Birthdays

02-Doris Vandenberg 15-Eleanor Dinteman 03-Patricia Froehlich 19-Carla Thompson 11-Angie Coles 20-Julia Rasch 24-Patricia Ring 25-Linda Witherell 26-Gladys Alexander

*Anyone celebrating a birthday

will receive a coupon for a FREE

lunch and should also come to be

celebrated at the monthly birthday bash!


Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 10:30 ~ Dollar Tree Outing 12:45 ~ Pokeno

1:00 ~ Advisory Council Mtg.

4 10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 10:45 ~ Bingo

5 10:00 ~ Walk Club 10:00 ~ Games 10:30 ~ Bible Study 12:45 ~ Meijer

6 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters @ Laurels of Kent 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 12:30-2:00 ~ Cooking Matters Class 12:45 ~ Euchre

7 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

11:00 ~ Medicare Presen-tation w/ Khue

12:45 ~ Bingo w/ Laurels of Kent

10

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 10:00 ~ Color Me Calm 11:00 ~ Brain Games 12:45 ~ Pokeno

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10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo w/ Intelicare Health

12 10:00 ~ Walk Club

10:00 ~ Games

10:30 ~ Bible Study

12:45 ~ Meijer

4:30 ~ Dinner at Brann’s

13 FLU SHOTS 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 10:00-11:00 ~ Flu Shots 11:00 ~ Book Club 12:30-2:00 ~ Cooking Matters Class 12:45 ~ Euchre

14 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 10:45 ~ Storm Chasing w/ Tom O. 12:30 ~ Blood Pressures & Bingo w/ Senior Nursing Services

17 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 10:00 ~ Color Me Calm 10:30 ~ Heidi’s Farmstand & Bakery 12:45 ~ Pokeno


19 10:00 ~ Walk Club 10:00 ~ Games 10:30 ~ Bible Study 12:45 ~ Meijer

20 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Stories Alive w/ KDL 12:30-2:00 ~ Cooking Matters Class 12:45 ~ Euchre

21 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 11:00 ~ Birthday Bash w/ Shannon Hughes

12:45 ~ Bingo w/ “Metron”

24 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 10:00 ~ Color Me Calm 11:00 ~ Brain Games 12:45 ~ Pokeno 4:30 ~ Dinner @ Honey Creek Inn


26 10:00 ~ Walk Club 10:00 ~ Games

10:30 ~ Bible Study

12:45 ~ Meijer

27 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 10:30 ~ Computer Class w/KDL 10:30 ~ Tooth Wisdom 12:45 ~ Euchre

28 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 11:00 ~ Halloween Bash 12:45 ~ Bingo with Community Caregivers

31 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Color Me Calm

11:00 ~ Halloween Trivia Fun

12:45 ~ Pokeno

Lunch 59-is a $3.50 charge

2016

Please check

out the binder

to sign up for

Outings!

Suggested Donations: Lunch 60+ $2.75 Exercise: $2 Craft Class: $3

Sparta Senior Neighbors Center 16

Senior Center Staff Coordinator: Jane Ringler Nutrition Aide: Robin Price

Bus Driver: Process of Hiring

Advisory Council Members President: Dori Johnson

Vice President: Karen Keech Secretary: Marian Andersen Treasurer: Annette DeVries

Members at Large: Dee Biddinger Wanda Poling, Lorraine Gray,

Lee Beurkens & Teresa Beuschel

RIDELINK Please call Ridelink at 1-866-425-3848

to schedule your rides. The requested donation is $2 per ride. A safer, cheaper alternative!!

Sparta Senior Center Located at 100 Ida Red, Sparta, MI In the Harvest Way Building. Phone: (616) 887-1273; Fax: (616) 887-1937

Please join old friends and make new ones here at the Senior Center in Sparta Monday

through Friday 8:30—2:30 We offer Entertainment, Music, Exercise, Bingo,

Crafts and Programs

Heart to Heart With Jane

I have been here long enough now to have made relationships with the members. It’s a true blessing in my life to have this opportunity to know so many great people in my community. As we share stories, food and coffee, we can’t help but become one big family of friends. We have been fortunate to have gained new members over the past few months, but we are very saddened a few have passed away. As I am learning through this position, it is going to be very difficult when my friends are no longer with us. I also want to acknowledge those seniors who make the Sparta center a fun and exciting place to be. To all the seniors who participate in the activities we have planned and for all those who actively make suggestions, “thank you”. As fall is upon us, the leaves are changing, the beautiful colors are abundant, the football games are in full swing and the Halloween costume party is approaching. I can’t help but be thankful for this time of the year. The nip in the air is just what we need to be refreshed from such a hot and sticky summer. Walktober is this month and I look forward to taking several steps to better health with my senior friends. Let us make October an active and very memorable time of 2016. Here’s to warm cider, caramel apples and scary pumpkins. Let’s break out our sweat shirts and enjoy all fall has to offer together. Together, everything is so much better!

Lunch is served daily at 11:30

Provided by Meals On Wheels

Suggested Donation $2.75

Guests under 60 always $3.50

9“The Ten Commandments of a Happy Dwell-

ing”

Provided by Sparta member Mary Grant

1. Speak to people

2. Smile at people

3. Call people by name

4. Be friendly and helpful

5. Try to look happy & you will be happy

6. Be genuinely interested in people

7. Be generous with praise

8. Be considerate of the feelings of others

9. Watch for ways to serve others

10. Add a good sense of humor, a generous dose of

patience, & a dash of humility


Happy Birthday Remember your FREE Meal 1st Marjorie Bell 5th Charlean Crittendon 7th Lee Beurkens 8th Karen Keech 9th Doris Westbrook 16th Bette Thome 10th Jacqueline VanCamp 17th Elizabeth Labuzan 11th William Donner 17th Marilyn Westcott 12th Clifford Oldenburg 25th Martin Cantile 12th Vernon Stratton 26th Rita Bonser 14th Bobbie Armstrong 31st Wanda Poling

R.I.P. Angie

A very dear friend and wonderful person passed away on Friday August 26th. Mary “Angie” Mainville was 78 years old and lived an extraordinary life, living many years beyond what was expected. She was an active member with the Sparta Senior Neighbors and a friend to all. She enjoyed Bingo, cards, Rummikub, Sequence and just about any adventure that she could get to in her electric chair. The center will feel a void. We will miss Angie’s bright smile, warm heart, giving nature and humorous personality.

Giving back to a local teen with an inoperable

and cancerous brain tumor brought smiles and

hope. The Sparta Senior Neighbor members

reached into their pockets with generosity and

helped a Cedar Springs teen receive life saving

treatments.

COME ON IN! Euchre is back at the Sparta

Center. Join us every other Friday for some exciting and friendly games. Beginners Welcome.

We will give you help in learning.

Please come to the Sparta Center to meet our village manager and have lunch.

Tuesday, October 4th is our very own Sparta Village Manager, “Suchy’s Day”!

Flu Shots for Kent County Residents Age

60 thru 64 only. Brought to You By:

AngelCare has been chosen to administer the flu shots again this year at the Sparta Center on

October 25 from 11:00 am—12:30 pm!

There is a suggested $5 donation, but no one 60-64 will

be turned away. Please bring identification showing your birth date

and address in Kent County.

Paid for by the Kent County Senior Millage!


Will be in the Building Wednesday October 26th 10 a.m.

Everyone is invited to the Sparta Center, including Elvis groupies

and Hound Dogs. Come meet the King of Rock n’ Roll!

(Donations Requested)

Walktober starts October 1st Sign up at the Sparta Senior Center to record your exercise minutes each week. Get fit as

we all work together. We will compete against the other centers for the most exercise minutes recorded for the entire month of October. We can do it Sparta, let’s bring home the trophy this year!

Sign up at the center for all events

Helen resides in the Harvest

Way Community and is a

member of Senior Neighbors.

Her beloved dog Penny has

become a special fixture at the

center. Helen’s life began on

August 20, 1928. Helen Marie

Gould was born 6th of 7 chil-

dren to Guy and Flora Gould of Sand Lake, Michigan. Helen

grew up on a farm. As Helen’s life would take its twists and

turns, she somehow would find her way back to her farming

roots. Over the course of Helen’s young years growing up

on her parent’s navy bean farm, she lost her older brother

Gareld in a farming accident; he was only 17 years old. After

that family tragedy, another storm would blow in for the

Gould clan. Helen’s mother passed away from an infection

she endured since Helen’s birth when Helen was only 18

years old. Through the ordeal of her mother’s end of life,

Helen fell in love with a young man with whom she attended

Baptist Lake Grade School. Just after Helen’s mother passed

away, Harry and Helen Nelson were married on April 30,

1947 at the Ensley Center Baptist Church. The young couple

lived with their parents as Harry built their 1st home in

Grand Rapids. Harry worked at the Wolverine Paint and

Factory Company in Grand Rapids. They moved to their

home and started their family. Harry and Helen were

blessed with five children. After the

children started to grow, they decided it was time to move

back to the country. They bought a family farm in Ensley

Center. They felt at home and loved the solitude of country

living again. Harry continued to commute to his place of

employment in Grand Rapids, as well as run his farm.

Helen’s losses were not complete, as she would lose Harry

to heart disease in 1976. Helen was only 47 years old. Hel-

en was working at the Cedar Springs Nursing Center and

decided to move to Grand Rapids to work at Pine Rest. She

worked until age 60, retired and moved back to Ensley

Center to her country girl roots again. She eventually moved

to Florida and lived in a mobile home park with some of her

relatives. Always hard working, she worked part time in the

park. After dealing with a health ailment, she would be

called to return to her country community again. Sparta

would be a perfect place for Helen and Penny to call home.

Helen has never allowed her struggles to cause bitterness.

She lives her life to the fullest and greets each new day with

a smile. Helen is just another example of a strong woman I

am so very happy to know.

Helen Nelson & Penny

Sparta Senior Neighbors

Monday, October 31

Day of Fright, Frolicking and Fun

Hallow Fest 2016 Ghoulish Goodies, Poison Punch,

Caramel Apple Buffet &

Costume Contest.

Prizes Awarded


2016 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 3

10 a.m. Music with Country Stringz 11:30 a.m. Lunch 2 p.m. Coffee Hour *Walktober Begins

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10:30 a.m. Exercise 11 a.m. Sparta Manager Suchy Day 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo with MaryAnn 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

5 10:30 a.m. Music with Chris Sloan 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Bowling 12:30 p.m. Craft & Chat 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

6 10:30 a.m. Exercise 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo w/Sonus 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

7 10:30 a.m. A Sweden Immigrant’s Folktale. Grandma’s Journey by Joeanne Peterson. 11:30 a.m. Lunch 1-3 p.m. Euchre 3:15-4:15 p.m. Coffee

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10 a.m. Music with Mark Swanson 11:30 a.m. Lunch 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

11 10:30 a.m. Exercise 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

12 10 a.m. Wii Bowling with Jane 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Bowling 12:30 p.m. Craft & Chat 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

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10 a.m. Health Screen Clinic 10:30 a.m. Exercise 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo With Elders Helpers 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

14 10 a.m. Coin Game with Jane 11:30 a.m. Lunch 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

17 10 a.m. Music with Country Stringz 10 a.m. Michigan Commodities 11:30 a.m. Lunch 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

18 10:30 a.m. Exercise 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

19 10 a.m. Music with Sentimental Journey 12:30 p.m. Bowling 12:30 p.m. Craft & Chat 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

20 10:30 a. m Exercise 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo with Sonus 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

21 10 a.m. Cribbage with Jane 11:30 a.m. Lunch 1-3 p.m. Euchre 3:15-4:15 Coffee Hour

24 All Day Open Enroll-ment for Medicare 10 a.m. Karaoke with Jane 11:30 a.m. Lunch 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

25 10:30 a.m. Exercise 11-12:30 Flu Clinic 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

26 10 a.m. ELVIS!!! 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Bowling 12:30 p.m. Craft & Chat 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

27 10:30 a.m. Exercise 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:20 p.m. Bingo 12:15 p.m. Advisory Board Meeting 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

28 10 a.m. Bean Bag Toss with Jane 11:30 a.m. Lunch 2 p.m. Coffee Hour

31 10 a.m. Halloween Party & Costume Contest

Suggested Donations: Lunch 60+ $2.75 Exercise: $3 Crafts: $3 Lunch under 60 is a $3.50 charge (not a donation)

A Must Attend Event: Come be entertained and amazed by

the story passed down from a Swedish immigrant grandmother to her

granddaughter Joeanne Peterson from Kent City, MI.

Friday October 7th 10:30 a.m.

Walker Firehouse Café 20

Walker Firehouse Cafe 4101 Lake Michigan Dr.

Walker, MI 49534 Located on the 2nd floor in the Community Room of

Fire Station #2 Downtown Standale Phone: 616.735.3240 Fax: 616.735.2966 Email: [email protected]

At Walker Firehouse Café we pride ourselves in being a social, welcoming location for seniors to connect and en-

joy life with other older adults in our community. Enjoy a cup of coffee,

maybe a snack. Meet new friends as you play bingo, be entertained, enjoy a

craft, learn new things, or engage in a friendly game of cards.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm

Come and enjoy lunch at noon.

There is a suggested donation of $2.75 over 60

Guests under 60 are $3.50 When planning a group luncheon, please

RSVP to 616.735.3240

Guests are always WELCOME!

Senior Center Staff

Sherri Meines: Center Coordinator Kathy Soper: Nutrition/Activity Aid Esther Anderson, Delores Dykstra,

Nancy Plaisier Senior Companion Volunteers

Advisory Council Members

Dr. John Hulsing: Chairperson Nancy Jansen: Vice Chairperson

Carole Yurgaites: Treasurer Evelyn Veenstra: Secretary

Members at large: Lori Dillman, Mary Kinnane, Steve Kwaitkowski,

Welcoming Committee: Kenneth Scott, Roger Vander Velde

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.

Reduced Price Tickets for Go!Bus and RAPID Tickets are available here for a

reduced donation price!

People 65 and over for a card of ten rides: $6.00

Adults age 60 to 64: $8.00

Go!Bus book of ten tickets: $21.00

RideLink is available at 1.866.425.3848 The requested donation is $2.00 per ride.


Special Events and Outings at Walker

Friday October 14th 10:00 am We will visit Wells Orchard and Moelker Orchard

both located in the Standale Walker area.

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Monday October 31st Halloween Party

11:00am Free Hand will be here, Ron & Lynn Betty

Prizes for the best dressed!

12:00 pm Lunch is Served,

Groups please RSVP at 735.3240!

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It’s that time of year again to knock the dust off your tennis shoes and get ready for

Walktober!

Sign up at the Walker Center today

616.735.3240

Competition with the other centers runs through October!


Happy

October

Birthday’s

Come and enjoy fresh baked cakes or desserts on the

first Wednesday of the month.

Delores Roberts 1

Margaret Klein 5

Florence Reilly 8

Marie Stoecker 9

Susan Crissman 13

Delores Frueh 14

Shirley Glass 17

Carolyn Bachan 20

Gary Ball 25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Brain Games

Save the Date!

“Once Upon a Fall Health Gala”

Date: Wednesday November 9th

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Place: St. Ann’s Home 2161 Leonard St. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Music will be provided by

The Other’s Ron & Lynn Betty

Vendor Fair, Guest Speaker, Door Prizes

Lunch is provided by St. Ann’s Home

Tickets are available for $5.00 per person

Reserve yours today! 735.3240

Color the Shoes to be entered in a drawing at the Walker Center.


October 2016 3 9:00 Blood Pressure 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

5 9:00 Coffee & Cards 11:00 John Manszewski, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

7 9:00 Coffee & Cards 10:30 Adult Coloring, Dot to Dot, Color by Number 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

10 9:00 Blood Pressure 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Khue Dinh, Senior Neighbors Medicare Presentation 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

12 9:00 Coffee & Cards 11:00 Lee Gravelyn, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

14 9:00 Coffee & Cards 10:00 Wells Orchard & Moelker Orchard 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

17 9:00 Coffee & Cards 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

19 9:00 Coffee & Cards 11:00 Rob Werner, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Advisory Meeting (New and Old Members) 1:00 Cards & Games

21 9:00 Coffee & Cards 10:00 Book Club w/Michelle 11:00 Craft with Sherri Custom made Checker Board 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

24 9:00 Coffee & Cards 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Trivia with Sherri 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

26 9:00 Coffee & Cards 11:00 Marv Luttrell, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

28 9:00 Coffee & Cards 11:00 Food Demo with Kathy 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

31 Halloween Party 9:00 Coffee & Cards 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Free Hand Ron & Lynn Betty 12:00 Lunch Prize for the best Costume!

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OUR MISSION IS... We are dedicated to promoting independent living for adults 60 years and older in our community and 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.

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Western Michigan, Senior Meals Program, Kent County Senior Millage, Townships of Sparta, Lowell, Tyrone, Algoma, and Ver-

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