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

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

If your interested in coming to Senior Neighbors exciting Sock

Hop Picnic please contact the nearest center to you to

purchase your tickets!!

Picnic Location: Grandville High School

4700 Canal Ave. SW Grandville, MI 49418

Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2018

Grand Rapids: 616.459.3040 Hours: 8:30 am—2:30 pm Grandville: 616.531.5250 Hours: 8:00 am—4:00 pm Lowell: 616.897.5949’ Hours: 8:30 am—2:00 pm Sparta: 616.887.1273’ Hours: 8:30 am—2:30 pm Walker: 616.735.3240 Hours: M,W,F only—2:00 pm

Inside this issue:

Ways to Wellness 2

Grand Rapids 4

Grandville 8

Lowell 12

Sparta 16

Walker 20

Nutrition Education 24

Meet Our Housing Case Workers

My name is Marcia Patrick and I am the Housing Coordinator for Senior Neighbors. I transitioned to this role after three years as a case manager where I assisted people in resolving personal problems and worked regularly with the Grand Rapids Senior Center. I work with a dedicated housing team, which includes two staff members in addition to my role. A full time case manager, Cornelius Hampton works with individuals who have criminal backgrounds while also doing outreach within the community. We also have another full time housing case manager, Nickole Glass who has been doing outreach at the Grand Rapids Senior Center and also participates in other community initiatives. In addition, both case managers attend Mel Trotter Ministries for weekly outreach and support. The Housing Program was created about five years ago due to the increased number of calls requesting assistance with housing. As a result, Senior Neighbors decided to develop a new program that was dedicated solely to addressing housing issues. The program was approved by the Area Agency on Aging and is funded by the Kent County Senior Millage and a Community Development Block Grant. The Housing Program is designed to assist seniors age 60 and above living in Kent County with a variety of housing issues. Over the past year we have assisted over 200 seniors. The program offers a wide range of services such as eviction prevention assistance, locating subsidized housing, discrepancies with landlords, and much more. Our program is very flexible, because we are willing to discuss any housing related problems a person has. We are continuously building relationships with private landlords, subsidized apartment complexes, area motels, housing commissions, and other agencies that assist individuals with housing needs. Our goal is to help and support all our clients in finding safe, permanent, and affordable housing. If you are in need of housing assistance, please contact me, Marcia Patrick at 616-233-0285, or email at [email protected]. You may contact our intake number for more information at 616-233-0281. Please don’t hesitate to call, even if you are not sure your question is something we can help with. We would love to aid you in any way we can.

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Ways to Wellness

2018 Senior Odyssey Update

First, I want to share a recap of

what happened with our 2018 Senior Odyssey

Competition. A mid-April ice storm forced us to cancel

our event on April 14th. This was a disappointment for

all involved, but a reminder that Mother Nature is

certainly full of surprises. We were fortunate to be able

to reschedule our event for May 5th. I want to give a

really big shout out to Grandville Public Schools for

being so fantastic to work with. They rescheduled

some programs on their end, so we could use the

facility on May 5th. Also, thank you to Big Belly

Catering for jumping in to cater the event at the last

minute.

With the rescheduling of the event, the season lasted

three weeks longer than we had planned, but our teams

gave it their all and didn’t get discouraged! We were

able to reschedule the event and still get six out of our

seven teams there, which was amazing!

Senior Odyssey had seven teams scheduled to

participate this year. These included: Grand Traverse

County Senior Center Network (2 teams), Walker

Firehouse Café, Sparta Senior Neighbors, Van Buren

County Senior Services, St. Alphonsus Young at Heart

Program and Manistee County Commission on Aging.

Three of these teams (St. Al, Sparta, and Manistee)

were brand new to Senior Odyssey this year!

A hearty congratulations goes out to our top three

finishers! First and Second place went to Traverse City

and Manistee came in Third place. Congratulations to

all our participants for their hard work and creativity!

Stay Safe in the Sun!

The warmer weather is coming, and it’s a good time to

remember these tips to stay safe in the sun! (These

tips are provided by www.healthfinder.gov.)

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the

United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is

the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also

cause wrinkles and blotches or spots on your skin. The

good news is that skin cancer can be prevented. It can

almost always be cured when it’s found and treated

early.

Take simple steps today to protect your skin:

• Stay out of the sun as much as possible between

10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Put on

sunscreen every 2 hours and after you swim or

sweat.

• Cover up with long sleeves and a hat.

• Check your skin regularly for changes.

It’s also important to be sure you are covering your

eyes to prevent sun damage.

Additionally don’t forget to stay hydrated! Drinking lots

of fluids is another important aspect to staying safe in

the sun. Water is the best choice. Teas, coffee, and

sodas may have caffeine, causing you to be

dehydrated. It is not uncommon for older adults to

become dehydrated, even in cooler months. This

makes it especially important to be sure you drink lots

of water during warm weather!

Be Well!

-Julie

Julie Lake, MPA, CTRS Wellness Coordinator

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Grand Rapids Senior Neighbors Center 4

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 * Meridian Care * Spectrum Health * GVSU Pharmacy * Ladies Auxiliary AM/Vets * Jean Goldner

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

please call Nicole Gebben at 233.0745

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 Call: 616.459.3040

Staff & Volunteers

Center Coordinator: Jonathan Bates Activity Assistant: Jill Mancewicz Nutritional Aide: Celia Cherry AARP: Albert Jones, John Burns, Dave Horton, John Lofton Jr. Senior Companions: Sue Owen, Terry Murphy, Ruby Leggett, Ollie Williams

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

From the Center Coordinator’s Desk

Greetings Seniors!!!!!! I’m so excited about the month of July I can hardly contain myself. We have so many things going on and the weather has been awesome. On Friday, July 20th we will be having our Annual Grand Rapids Center Picnic out at John Ball Park. We will have games, prizes and as always great food. Then on Monday, July 23rd we will be celebrating all of our July birthdays with cake, ice-cream and live entertainment. And finally, on Friday, July 27 we will be having our Annual All Center Picnic which will be held at Grandville HS. There will be vendors, door prizes and great entertainment as usual. As always let’s continue to pay it forward during this month. If you see someone in need, lend a hand and remember that “All that we put into the lives of others comes back into our own”.

~~ Jonathan ~~


Ongoing Programs Color Pencil Therapy—Mondays at 11:00 Bible Study—Thursdays at 11:00 Bingo—1st Friday of the Month at 12:30 Breakfast—Every Wednesday at 9:00 Coffee w/ a Cop—1st Wednesday of the Month at 10:00 Ask a Pharmacist—2nd Wednesday 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

(Events are subject to change) Please see the front desk for fee or transportation to events

July 2018 EVENTS 7/4/18 Center Closed 7/12/18 AJ’s Family Fun Park 9:00 7/13/18 Lavender Garden Tour 10:00 7/17/18 Free Legal Attorney Michael H. 10:00 7/17/18 Advisory Council Meeting 7/18/18 Ask a Pharmacist (GVSU) 9:30 7/20/18 Grand Rapids Center Picnic @John Ball Park (Center Closed) 7/23/18 July Birthday Celebration Ice Cream Social 7/26/18 Bingo (Jill) 12:30 7/27/18 All Centers Picnic @Grandville HS (Center Closed)


Come on out and join us Friday July 20th at John Ball Park for our Annual

Grand Rapids Center Picnic

*Food* *Games* *Prizes*

Make Sure To Sign Up for the Sock Hop Senior Neighbors Picnic. Just $5 for those 60 years and older and $10 for

those under 60. Sign Up is at the desk. Money will be due when you sign up!

1—Adell Walker

Debra Hardiman

2—Larry Davis

4—Curly Braxton &

Johnny Townsend

5—Judith Foust ,

Doug Rowland

12—Neil Ross Jr

14—Carolina Cuello

Les Meadows

15—Adolph Claybourne

18—Robert Jones

20—Mary Ann Fuentes

John Byrdo

21—Eugene Schmid

22—George Bolden

George Kelly

25—Thomas Brown

27—Walter McKinney

28—Kenneth Merritt

29—James Frazier

31—Aubrey Robertson

Birthday’s

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

We Will Have . . .

Food, Entertainment, Prizes

and so much more!

Let’s Celebrate July Birthdays!

Monday, July 23, 2018


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

5 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Golf 12:00 Cards 1:00

6 Cards 1:00

2 Cribbage 10:00 Colored Pencils 11:00


10 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Cards 1:00

11 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00

12 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 AJ’s Family Fun Park 10:00 Wii Golf 12:00 Cards 1:00

13 Lavender Garden Tour 10:00 Cards 1:00


17 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Free Legal Advice 10:00 (Michael H.) Bingo 10:00 Advisory Council 1:00 Cards 1:00

18 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 Ask a Pharmacist 10:00

19 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Golf 12:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:30

20 Center Closed For Grand Rapids Center Picnic @ John Ball Zoo

23 Cribbage 10:00 Word Search 10:00

Birthday Cele-bration Ice Cream Social

24 Tech Support 9:00 Arthritis Exercise 10:00

25 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00

26 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Golf 12:00 Bingo (Jill )12:30

27 Center Closed For All Centers Picnic

30 Cribbage 10:00 Word Search 10:00 Colored Pencils 11:00

31 Arthritis Exercise 10:00

3 Arthritis Exercise 10:00

4 Center Closed

Suggested Donations

Arthritis Exercise: $3 Chair Exercise: Free Breakfast: Donation Lunch: $2

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center 8

From the Coordinator’s Desk

Happy Independence Day to everyone as we watch our summer fly by! I hope you all are enjoying your summer and getting lots of opportunities to go outside to enjoy our beautiful weather.

We were able to get out and about around town in June and had a couple of events outside of the Center where we had a lot of fun together!

We have had a lot of new faces stopping by the Center and we hope this continues! If you know of anyone who might enjoy joining in on our fun, please invite them along with you!

We have a lot to offer seniors in this community, whether it be a fitness class, a delicious meal, a trip, or a great game of Hand & Foot. We encourage anyone to stop by and check us out! Happy 4th of July!

Lisa Sarber, CTRS Center Coordinator

Staff Coordinator: Lisa Sarber, CTRS Nutritional Aide: Joann Kanady Bus Driver: Senior Neighbors Representative: Nicole Gebben Advisory Council Members President: Roger Wynsma Vice President: Jim VanStee Treasurer: Secretary: Jackie Sheler Members at Large: Craig Geerlings, Cynthia Greenhow & Lois Ripma Representative to the SNI Board: Russ Ripma Advisory Council Meeting: July 19 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.

July Birthdays

3...Joyce Koon

7...Bonnie Kroon

8...Mary Ogg

8...Margaret Viss-

er

11...Harold Bolt

11...Janet Vandyk

15...Kathleen Becker

18...Theresa Meyer

20...Fred Dillinger

21...Suzanne Lynema

23...Suzie Wardle

24...Hilda Lynema

26...Linda Lynema

30...Carol Dille


Thank You for your Donation:

Family Fare: Groceries Panera: Baked Goods Lois & Russ Ripma: Ice Cream for Birthday Friday Sunset Manor: Dessert for Gleaners Lunch

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.

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center operates through the donations and financial sup-port 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 *Green Tea *Coffee Creamer *Sugar, Splenda or Equal *Hot Tea Pot

*Postage Stamps *Copy Paper - White & Color *New AA Batteries *Greeting Cards *Foam Lunch Trays, Round Plates & Salad Bowls

Sunday Luncheon

July 8, 2018 1 pm

Catered by Carole’s Catering Menu: Roast Beef

Sign up with $8 payment by:

Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Please invite your family & friends!

Thank you to our

Sunday Dinner Sponsors: *Health Care Associates

*Somerset Manor

C O M M U N IT Y E D U C A T IO N O F F IC E

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Community Education Offers

Adult Programming Please Refer to the 2018 Summer Recreation

Brochure at

www.gpsbulldogs.org 616-254-6553


Wednesday, July 4 - Center is closed for July 4th. Wednesday, July 11 at 9:30 - Julie Lake, the Health & Wellness Coordinator from Senior Neighbors, will be here to facilitate July word games. Thursday, July 12 at 11:00 - Free Legal Advice. RSVP by Monday, July 9. Friday, July 13 at 11:00 - Music by Corky’s Pals. RSVP by Friday, July 6. Monday, July 16 at 11:00 - Beltone Hearing will be cleaning hearing aids. RSVP by Thursday, July 12. Friday, July 20 at 11:00 - July Birthday Party with the Silvertones. RSVP by Friday, July 13.

Tuesday, July 24 from 12 to 8 - Big Boy Fundraiser. Come enjoy lunch or dinner with your loved ones. A portion of the profits will be donated back to the Center. Wednesday, July 25 at 9:30 - Home Safety. As we age our balance changes. Come learn how to make your home safer and reduce your risk of falling. Hosted by Sunset Home Services. Friday, July 27 at 9:00 - All Centers picnic at Grandville High School. The Center will be closed. RSVP & prepay by Friday, July 13. Tuesday, July 31 at 12:45 - Feeding America West Michigan Food Pantry.

City of Grandville 4th of JULY (TENATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS)

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 8:00 am YMCA Buck Creek Run/ Walk Middle School 9:00 am –5:00 pm #10 Schoolhouse Open House Heritage Park TUESDAY, JULY 3 4:00 pm Little League All-Star Game Wedgwood Park 7:00 pm Badges vs. Hoses Softball Game Wedgwood Park 4:00 – 11:00pm Beer, Bands & BBQ Grandville Library WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 7:30 – 9:30 am Rotary Pancake Breakfast Middle School 8:30 am Flag Raising Ceremony Middle School 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Clothesline Art Exhibit Middle School 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Arts and Crafts Show Wedgwood Park 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Woodworks Chainsaw carving Middle School 11:00 am Fourth of July Parade Wilson Avenue Noon – Dark Food Vendors Middle School TBD Woodworks Chainsaw Carving TBD 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Penny Carnival Wedgwood Park 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mr. and Mrs. Bubbles Face Painting Middle School 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Kids Zone and Hobbytown USA Middle School 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Battle G.R. Lazer Tag Middle School 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Greg Secor (live music) Middle School Dusk Fireworks Wedgwood Park


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


2 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

3 9:00 Coffee & News 10:00 Walk Club 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

4 The Center is Closed for the 4th of July!

5 10:00 Fitness 10:00 Yahtzee 11:00 Pool 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo

6 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 10:30 Pokeno 12:45 Cards & Games


10 9:00 Coffee & News 10:00 Walk Club 10:30 BP Checks -Samaritas 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

11 9:00 Breakfast 9:30 July Word Games & Trivia with Julie Lake 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Dominos

12 10:00 Fitness 10:00 Yahtzee 11:00 Legal Advice 11:00 Pool 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo

13 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Music with Corky’s Pals 12:45 Cards & Games

16 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 11:00 Hearing Aid Cleaning by Beltone 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

17 9:00 Coffee & News 10:00 Walk Club 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

18 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 10:00 BP Checks – HCA 10:45 Lunch Bunch 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Dominos

19 10:00 Fitness 10:00 Yahtzee 11:00 Legal Advice 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Advisory Council

20 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 July Birthday Party with music by the Silvertones 12:45 Cards & Games


24 9:00 Coffee & News 10:00 Walk Club 11:00 Wii Bowling 12 - 8 Big Boy Fundraiser 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

25 9:00 Breakfast 9:30 Speaker - Sunset 10:00 BP Checks – Sunset 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Dominos

26 10:00 Fitness 10:00 Yahtzee 11:00 Pool 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo

27 The Center is closed for our Annual Picnic at Grandville High School!


31 9:00 Coffee & News 10:00 Walk Club 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 12:45 Food Pantry 1:00 Bingo

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 Arts & Crafts: $3

Lowell Senior Neighbors Center 12

Looking for Recipes

We are collecting recipes so we can make a second edition of our cookbook to use as a fundraiser for

our center.

We need a variety of different recipes ranging from drinks,

appetizers, entrees, desserts, & side dishes. Please turn the recipes in at the Lowell

Senior Neighbors Center

Coordinator’s Corner I hope you all are enjoying the summer months and making the most of them by getting outside and admiring the beautiful scenery! We went to Holland last month and had a great day there—first at Dutch Village and then by Lake Michigan in the afternoon. It is so fun to get out and go places that a lot of us do not get to very often, if ever! This month we will have our annual Senior Neighbors Picnic at Grandville High School on Friday, July 27 from 9-2pm. The theme is a 50’s Sock Hop, so I hope you will find some saddle shoes and come by the Center to get signed up for it! It costs $5.00 per person and seats on the bus will be limited, but you can carpool together too. I hope you will come and join the rest of the Senior Neighbors Centers for a fun day together! Sincerely,

Terra Bieneman

Staff Terra Bieneman: Center Coordinator

Carol Schwierking: Nutrition Aide

Advisory Board

Kay Estes: President Angie Cole: Vice-President

Russ Harig: Treasurer Nicole Gebben: SNI Central Office Rep

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

Leo Peters: Representative of the SNI Board of Directors

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


Schedule of Outings

Monday July 2 Ice Cream at Fountainview Outing — 1:00

Monday July 9 Heidi’s Farmstand Outing — 9:30

Wednesday July 18 Dinner at Uccello’s Outing — 4:30 Rockford

Monday July 23 Red Barn Market Outing — 9:30

Friday July 27 Senior Neighbors’ Picnic — 8:30 Monday July 30 Caboose Ice Cream Outing — 2:45 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!

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!


Please Help Me Thank The Following

Sponsors of the Lowell Senior Center

Community Caregivers Fountainview of Lowell

Guardian Angel Homecare Heartland

Heather Hills KDL Library

Laurels of Kent Senior Nursing Care Services

Senior Sing Along Snow Avenue Greenhouse

Janet Bieri — July 3

Brenda Paul—July 9

Joann Beachnau—July 16

Don Schneider—July 25

Kay Estes—July 28

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

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

July Birthdays

Senior Sing Along

We just became a part of this great program. We are grateful for the contributions this organization

makes to our center. They provide two entertainers a month for a

more affordable amount than we can pay on our own.



2 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 11:00 ~ Outburst Game

1:00 ~ Fountainview of Lowell Icecream Outing

3 10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo

4 CENTER CLOSED

Happy 4th of July!

5

9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters @ Laurels of Kent 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Craft Corner

6 Blue Jean Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game

11:00 ~ Trivia Fun

12:45 ~ Bingo w/ Heather Hills

9 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 9:30 ~ Heidi’s Farmstand Outing 12:45 ~ Pokeno

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

11 Nat’l Blueberry Muffin 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00~ Walk Club

10:30 ~ Bible Study

12:45 ~ Meijer

6:00 ~ Icecream & Music w/ Bozung Boys

12 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters

10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor

11:00 ~ Book Club w/ KDL

11:00 ~ Vacation Show & Tell

13 Senior Neighbors Shirt Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:45 ~ Music w/ Eddie Francisco 12:30 ~ Bingo W/ Fountainview of Lowell

16

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Color Me Calm

12:45 ~ Pokeno

17

10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo

18 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Walk Club

10:30 ~ Bible Study

12:45 ~ Meijer

4:30 ~ Dinner at Uccello's in Rockford

19 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 10:45 ~ Dementia Friendly G.R. Chat

20 Lollipop Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:45 ~ Bday Bash w/ Hat Lady

12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Community Caregivers

23

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

9:30 ~ Red Barn Market Outing

11:00 ~ Balloon Tennis

24

10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Mystery Prize Bingo

25 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 10:00 ~ Walk Club 10:30 ~ Bible Study 12:45 ~ Meijer

26 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


11:00 ~ Brain Games w/ Laurels of Kent

27 PICNIC DAY

CENTER CLOSED

Senior Neighbors Picnic

at Grandville High School

30 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot 11:00 ~ Balloon Tennis 12:45 ~ Caboose Ice Cream Outing

31 10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo

Please check out the binder to sign

up for outings!

Suggested Donations:

Lunch 60+ $2.75 Lunch 59- $3.50 charge Exercise: $2 Craft Class: $3

Sparta Senior Neighbors Center 16

Coordinator: Jane Ringler Nutrition Aides: Denita Hammerstrom Janice Follett Bus Drivers: Melode LaHuis Donna VanOeffelen

Please Consider Sparta needs transportation help so that our seniors on fixed incomes can enjoy

adventures outside the senior center. Please consider donating your time to

drive. We could also use a van or bus available for rental.


4th Karel Wolters 4th Lois Crandell 8th Elaine Whitney 8th Donna Lister 12th Dorothy Dancer 15th JoAnn Alleman 17th Don Behrenwald 17th Arlene Dunn 19th Ruth Empie 25th Teresa Beuschel 30th Dianne Millis

Remember to come in for your free birthday lunch.




2 10 Music with Country Stringz 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

3

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

4 Center Closed to Celebrate

Independence Day

5 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 2 Coffee Hour

6 10:30 Dementia Training 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Shut The Box Game .50 2 Coffee Hour

9 10:30 The Breaking Point-Elder Abuse 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour


11 10 Banana Split Lush for Breakfast 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Wii Bowling 2 Coffee Hour


13 9 Holland Browse & Munch 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

16 10 Michigan Commodities 10 Music with Country Stringz 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour


18 10:30 Willie Nelson Tribute Concert 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour


20 10:30 Jeopardy 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Wits & Wagers Game $1 2 Coffee Hour

23 10:30 Karaoke 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour


25 10:30 Tanya Tucker/Loretta Lynn Tribute Concert 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

26 9:30 BP Check 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 12:15 Adv Meet 2 Coffee Hour

27 Center is Closed 9 SOCK HOP in Grandville

30 10:30 Coin Game .75 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour


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

Suggested Donation: Lunch: $2.75

July

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Advisory Council Members

Evelyn Veenstra: President Mary Ross: Vice President Nancy Plaisier: Treasurer

Lori Dillman: Secretary Members at large: Delores Dykstra,

Morris French, Mary Kinnane, Steve Kwaitkowski,

Anne Marie McPierson, Mitch Ross

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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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

Go Bus book of ten tickets: $21.00

Ride Link is available at 774.1288 The requested donation is $2.00 per ride.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Walker Firehouse Café

Operates 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. Regular and Decaf Coffee, Cookies/Snacks, Dollar Tree Gift Cards, Michaels Gift Cards

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 cards.

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 Over 60

Guests under 60 are $3.50

When planning a group luncheon, please RSVP to 616.735.3240

Senior Center Staff Sherri Meines: Center Coordinator,

Senior Director Certified Kathy Soper: Nutrition

Esther Anderson, Delores Dykstra, Mike Moklebust, Nancy Plaisier: Senior Companion Volunteers


Don’t forget,

to stop by

the information

table

to sign-in

and sign-up

For activities

and outings at

the center!


Enhance Fitness Class

Walker Firehouse Café offers an offsite option to

enjoy exercise and fitness.

Classes are available Monday and Friday at 9:00am and

Wednesday at 9:30am

Faith United Methodist Church 2600 7th St.

Grand Rapids, MI

Enhance Fitness Class

$3.00 Donation Per Class

Happy July Birthdays

Please join us Friday, July 6 to

Celebrate Birthdays.

Donna Williamson 1

Ramona Andrews 14

Janet Lovegrove 14

Morris French 18

Evelyn Veenstra 21

Sherri Meines 30

Photo Scavenger Hunt Friday, July 20th 10:00 am

Returning after Lunch

Please join us on Friday, July 20th as we head over to Rivertown

Crossings Mall in Grandville for a RED/GREEN Scavenger Hunt.

Lunch at the mall, on your own.


2 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 10:30 Christmas Ribbons w/Lynn 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

4 Center Closed Today! 6 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:30 Jewelry BINGO w/Delores 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Birthday Lunch 1:00 Cards

9 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo w/Tara Guardian Angel 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

11 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:30 Hot Chocolate Bar 9:30 Blood Pressure w/Cheryl Health Care Associates 10:00 Christmas Bingo w/Gifts 12:00 Lunch

13 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:30 Craft w/Lynn Christmas Cards 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards

16 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Scam Talk w/Officer Mitch Harkema 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

18 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 Magic Bob & Suzie “Christmas in July” 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Advisory Meeting

20 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 10:00 Red/Green Photo Scavenger Hunt at Rivertown Crossings Mall, lunch on your own at the mall. 11:00 Cards 12:00 Lunch

23 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 10:30 Book Club w/Michelle 10:30 Christmas Coloring 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

25 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 Ron & Lynn “The Others” 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards

27 Senior Neighbors All Center Picnic Grandville High School 4700 Canal Ave SW Grandville, MI 49418 “50’s Style” Sock Hop

30 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 10:30 Euchre Scramble w/Lynsi, American House 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards

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678 Front Ave. NW Suite 205 Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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, 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.

HAPPY 5TH OF JULY! (O.K., So our dance is on the day after the 4th.)

REMEMBER FRED ASTAIRE DANCING AROUND THE FIRE-CRACKERS IN "HOLIDAY INN"? Well Thursday the 5th will be your turn to make fireworks with your feet and pinwheels with your turns as you dance to the music of the Socialaires Band with singer Sandee Sicard from 1 to 3 P.M. at the Casino Club. Wear some red, white, and blue, and have some fun with us! To get here take Plainfield Ave. to Rupert where the stop-light is. Turn west and follow the road around to the stop sign. Continue across the street and the club will be on your left. Come on in and go to your left for the dance! A $5 admission helps us pay for the room and most days there is a 50/50 drawing too! If inclement weather or anything beyond our control cancels the dance, it is announced on WOOD TV's cancellations. If we have your phone number, we also try to call everyone. Whether dancing or just listening to the music, we love to see new people joining in with all of our regulars coming back! Thank You!

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