Volume 120 Issue 1
JANUARY 2020
Published monthly by the Friends of Isabella Seniors for the Isabella County Commission on Aging Friends of Isabella Seniors - 2200 S Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 - (989) 772-0748 - isabellacounty.org/active living-newspaper
Please Have-A-Heart
The Commission on Aging and Friends of
Isabella Seniors are asking you to “Have-a-Heart”
and make a donation to support the 2020 Have-A-
Heart Project.
The “Have a Heart” project depends solely
on the generosity of Isabella County residents.
There are no federal, state or local funds used for
this program. As in the past, the COA expects to
assist between 75 to 100 older adult residents in
Isabella County with the high costs of
prescription medications, warm winter clothing,
and food. If you have questions or would like
more information, please contact the Commission
on Aging at (989) 772-0748.
Please fill out and return the form at right.
Every dollar helps us reach our goal. Thank You in
advance for your willingness to help our friends
and neighbors.
GOAL
$7,500
YES, I Want To Help Have a Heart
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City: ________________ State: __________ Zip: __________ I would like to donate the amount of $________
My donation is in memory of:
in honor of:
__________________________________________
Please keep my donation anonymous.
Make checks payable to: FOIS - Have-a-Heart Mail to:
Friends of Isabella Seniors Attn: Have-A-Heart 2200 S. Lincoln Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI. 48858
There is Still Time to Join a Great Program and Make a Difference!
Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs
Your Benefits are: $2.65 an hour non-tax stipend (will not affect social
security, subsidized housing etc.), Mileage reimbursement and a meal during
service hours, Training, PTO, and Holiday Pay.
You Must be: 55 and older, meet income guidelines, available to volunteer
15 to 20 hours, and pass background checks. Serving: Clare, Gratiot and
Isabella Counties.
Please contact: Brandi Knivila, Jodi Onstott, or Anne Acles at
(989)772-0748 for more information.
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Question: I am the caregiver for my mother and am
looking for additional help in the home. My mother
cannot be left alone and I am concerned when I need to
run to the store, or have other appointments that I must
keep. Is there any help available?
Answer: The Commission on Aging does offer a
Respite Care program that can give caregivers some time
away, while their loved one is being taken care of.
Typically, a respite care aide is scheduled to come out on
the same day each week for a duration of 2-4 hours each
visit. During that time, the aide can assist with activities
of daily living and offer socialization, while the caregiver
is away. If interested, a person would want to contact a
case manager, or the Caregiver Support Specialist, for
additional information. Case managers can also discuss
alternative options such as Adult Day Programming,
Private Duty Home Care, or other in-home help. A case
manager can be reached by calling the Commission on
Aging at (989)772-0748.
You can mail your questions to:
Ask a COA Specialist
Isabella County Commission on Aging
2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
or
Call: (989)772-0748 ext. 236 or Fax: (989)773-0514
Happy New Year! It just does not
seem possible that the year 2020 could be
upon us already, but here it is. For me and
my family, 2020 is a big year that will be
filled with many emotions. Our oldest son
will be graduating from high school this
spring and going off to college this fall. We
often heard just how quickly time would pass,
and that could not be more accurate. I am not
quite sure that my heart is prepared for all of
this, but it certainly is bursting with pride and
excitement.
While we look at all that is to come in the New Year, I hope that
you take some time to reflect on the past year. When you do, I hope that
you can look back upon 2019 and smile. I am sure that we can all say that
the year was filled with ups and downs, some harder than others, but no
matter what storms you weathered, you made it through and are stronger
as a result, whether it be physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or
all of the above. My wish for you in this New Year is that you experience
more ups than downs, appreciating everything that brings you joy. My
challenge for you in this New Year is that you make an effort to bring that
joy to others, helping them to experience more positivity in the New Year
as well.
On behalf of our Isabella County Commission on Aging Family, I
extend to you a heartfelt thank you for allowing us to serve you in 2019.
We look forward to continuing that service in the New Year and wish you
a very Happy and Healthy 2020!
This page is sponsored by: Crestwood Village Assisted Living
Gold Key Volunteer
Opportunities
Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A., COA Executive Director
COA Executive Director’s Comments
• Live safer, healthier and longer
• In-home health assessment
• Follow-up with Central Michigan University doctors
• Help train doctors of the future
• Free weekly workout program
• Reduce risk of falling by improving
health and balance
• Transportation available
Ask a COA Specialist
The Commission on Aging prepares over 1,000
meals per week on average. We need YOU to help us
package meals for delivery and be a friendly face while
serving meals at COA! We are looking for Kitchen
Assistant Volunteers for the kitchen at COA.
Volunteers help with congregate and home delivered
meals. Time frame is Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. –
12:15 p.m. Days Needed: Monday & Thursday.
Any Interested individuals should contact Kelly
Herrmann, Gold Key Volunteer Program Coordinator, at
COA: (989) 772-0748.
COA Book Clubs Both Book Clubs at COA are full at this time. If
interested in joining a waiting list contact Marcy Jerome
at 989-772-0748. If there is enough interest a new Book
Club could be started in the new year.
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This page is sponsored by: McLaren Central Michigan Hospital
Mission Moments
Caregiver Support Group “Peer support provides caregivers
dedicated time and space to be with other
caregivers dealing with similar issues -- a
place to receive and give support and a
safe place to vent.. Support groups allow
caregivers to focus on their needs, not just
the needs of the care recipient. It aligns
with the philosophy when the oxygen
mask drops in an airplane cabin. We
always put on our own mask first before
helping the person who needs us.” (Family
Caregivers of British Columbia)
All caregivers are welcome. If you
have questions, call Mary Ellen Walsh,
Caregiver Support Specialist, at 989-953-
4449. This monthly support group meets
in the Craft/Art Room at the COA on
Tuesday, January 21 from 12:30 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
The dates for our next Caregiver
Trainings will be April 16 and October 1.
Topics and presenter’s information will be
published as we get closer to these dates.
Mark your calendars now for these
offerings in 2020!
A Fond Farewell Open
House for Sue Germain
After 20 years of service, the
Commission on Aging is preparing to say
goodbye to Sue Germain. Sue has provided
personal care assistance to many older
adults living in the county. She provided
very competent service with great
compassion, a caring spirit and with a
smile.
Sue has always been willing to
assist other In-Home workers and has been
a valued staff member of the agency.
Please help us thank Sue and
say goodbye by attending an
Open House in her honor on
Friday, January 10 from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the
Commission on Aging in
Activity Room A.
“I want to say how much I have
enjoyed working for the Commission on
Aging for the last 20 years. It has been a
very rewarding experience. I have met
many wonderful people from my co-
worker’s past and present, to my clients and
their families, also past and present. I have
made lasting friendships with those I have
worked with and the families of the clients I
have had the privilege to care for. Thank
you for making my job with this great
institution fun, interesting, stressful at times
but always rewarding.” Sue Germain
Medicare Seminar Beginning January 27, the
Commission on Aging will offer a
seminar covering the basics of Medicare.
The seminars will be offered on the last
Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in
the COA Craft Room. The seminars are
intended for those that are new to
Medicare, who may be looking at retiring,
or for those needing more information on
how their current plan works. If you plan
to attend, please call the COA at (989) 772
-0748 and register for the seminar, as there
is limited seating. There is no cost for the
seminar.
Sue Germain
It’s the beginning of a new year. The holidays are over and New Year’s
resolutions have been made. One of my New Year’s resolutions will be accomplished
through this article----one of my New Year’s resolutions was to thank all those who
worked so hard on the Medicare D enrollment last December. Medicare D enrollment
runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. Agency staff encourages people to
make an appointment during this time, to be sure they are on the best Medicare Drug
Plan for their prescription medications. Each appointment takes between 30 – 45
minutes to complete and it assures participants that they will have the best plan to use at
their pharmacy.
The Commission on Aging social workers, and many trained volunteers, worked
very hard to give enrollees access to the process. The social workers and all of our
returning volunteers, participated in a day long training, to learn the Medicare Drug
website and how to help enrollees. The volunteers worked mornings and afternoons to
assist people in the enrollment process. Not only did the social workers and volunteers
become very efficient with the process but they did it with a cheerfulness and kindness
that put enrollees at ease.
Thanks to all of the hard work of our volunteers and trained staff, the
Commission on Aging was able to see approximately 550 Medicare Beneficiaries and
help save over $322,720 in overall prescription drug costs. So again, a great, big
THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteers and social workers for all that was
accomplished for the older adults of our community.
Jenn Martin, In Home Services Program Coordinator
Reminder:
COA Holiday Closings
~No Meals Served~
Wednesday, January 1 &
Monday, January 20
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This page is sponsored by: Kerr Trust & Estate, Elder Law Firm, PLLC
Events and Classes
Questions about Your Adaptive Equipment? The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant would like to invite you to a FREE
informative, yet casual, session about adaptive equipment. Does your
wheelchair fit you properly? Is your walker the correct height? How do you
know when you need a walker instead of a cane? Please bring questions you
have regarding these topics, or other adaptive equipment related issues, to the
Commission on Aging on January 16 from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Room A.
iPad and iPhone Class Tuesday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m. in COA Room B
This month will be an open discussion/question and answer session.
Bring any computer or device questions with you as well as future topic
suggestions! Sponsored by Veterans Memorial Library
Telling My Story Sheila Carroll, Instructor, will provide Six
1 hour sessions on Thursdays, February 20 to
March 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the
Craft Room. The course will teach participants to
recall and tell important life events in order for
them to pass on the legacy of their life to their
children and grandchildren. As they develop their
stories, participants will have an opportunity to
reflect on the lesson learned and share that as part
of the story. A culminating experience would be
to create one’s story in a tangible way--recording,
written story, letter, re-enactment, scrap book
page--and share it in a presentation at the end
where all are welcome to attend.
Cost for the six week session will be $25
per participant/story. Deadline for signups and
payment will be February 14. Please contact
Marcy Jerome, Activity Program Coordinator, to
sign up or with questions at (989) 772-0748 or
State Employee Retiree Assn On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, our
presenter will be Jake Borton from the Isabella
County Recycling Facility. He will give an
update on any recycling issues and how we can
participate in the process. The meeting will start
at 1:00 p.m. in Room A at the Commission on
Aging. At the November meeting, there were no
nominations from the floor for new officers.
Therefore, the current officers will continue their
positions until November 2020. Currently the
Chairman is Jim Schafer, Vice-chair Jenny
Cooper as well as membership coordinator,
Treasurer Freida Augustine, Sunshine reports will
be by Irene Chapman, and Jackie Curtis will be
Recording Secretary as well as Program
Coordinator. The members at Large: Donna
Collins, Barbara Wells, Carol Metcalf, and
Shirley Stambaugh. Following the presentation
will be our business meeting, door prize and the
50/50 drawing. If there are any questions, please
feel free to contact Jackie Curtis at (989)772-0597
FREE Movie & Popcorn The movie, Secondhand Lions, will be shown on Tuesday, January
28 at 12:45 p.m. at COA in Rooms A & B. The movie and popcorn are FREE
but donations are always welcome.
In this comedy-drama coming-of-age story a shy, young boy is sent by
his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles
in Texas. (Rated PG, 1 hour 51minutes) Call Katie 989-772-0748 at ext. 223
24 HOURS IN ADVANCE to register for the movie.
Winter Schedule Changes Anyone Can Paint meets again in February. MARSP will not meet
January thru April. No Water Aerobics or Aqua Zumba until Monday,
January 13 at CMU. The next open meeting for the Mt. Pleasant Garden
Club is Monday, March 16 with a presentation on Shade Gardening.
Genealogical Society of Isabella County will meet in March. The group is
open to the public --- Hope you can join them. More information may be
obtained from their group website: http://isabellagenealogy.org
Central Michigan District Health Department branch offices in
Standish, Harrison, Gladwin, Mt. Pleasant, Reed City, Marion and Prudenville
will be closed from December 24, 2019 through January 1, 2020 as a cost-
savings measure. If you have a life threatening emergency during this time,
please call 911. Your local health department looks forward to serving you on
January 2, 2020 when it resumes normal operations.
Weather Closings for Food with Friends Please watch the following television stations on those days that the
weather looks questionable for meal delivery: TV 9 & 10; ABC 12; NBC
25;WNEM—TV 5; Radio Station WCZY-FM 104.3. Closing decisions are
generally made prior to 7:00 a.m. and are displayed on television by 8:00 a.m.
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Tai Chi for
Health and Balance
Tai Chi for Health and Balance is a
research-based tai chi form created by Dr.
Paul Lam, retired family physician, and his
team of health care professionals. It is a
gentle, slow-moving exercise designed to
improve balance, flexibility, muscle
strength, and a sense of well-being.
Regular practice may also reduce the
incidence and fear of falling in the elderly.
Beginner Tai Chi (Tai Chi for Health and Balance)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session starts January 7
10:00a.m. -11:00 a.m.
COA Fitness Room
No experience necessary.
New participants welcome!
Intermediate Tai Chi
(Yang 24)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session starts January 7
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
COA Fitness Room
New participants welcome!
Both classes require purchase of non-
expiring Fitness Punch Card:
12 classes for $36
24 classes for $72
Loose Clothing and Supportive Shoes
Recommended
Jim VanderMey
Board Certified Instructor
Tai Chi for Health Programs
Peer Led Low-Impact
Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
10:15 a.m. COA Fitness Room
No Charge
This page is sponsored by: Your Family or Organization - Call COA for details.
Aqua Zumba Splash your way into shape with an
invigorating, low-impact aquatic workout.
Integrating the Zumba philosophy with
traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua
Zumba® blends it all together into a
workout that's cardio-conditioning, toning
and exhilarating!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
CMU SAC Pool closed until Jan. 10
Requires purchase of Non-expiring
Fitness Punch Card: 12 classes for $36
MUST have a liability form on file with
COA to attend the class. Forms and punch
card available for purchase at COA
Instructor: Angela McGuirk
Fitness Classes For more information or to register contact Marcy Jerome at COA (989) 772-0748
Hula Class Come learn the hula as well as other
Polynesian dances. The music and
movements are fun to do. All ages and
levels of ability are welcome. Wear
comfortable clothing (barefoot optional).
Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
COA Fitness Room - No Charge
Instructor: Sue Courington
Yoga Zen Yoga, with gentle range of motion
movements, includes gentle holding
positions for hips, lower back and
shoulders.
Thursdays
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starting January 9
COA Fitness Room
Requires purchase of Non-expiring
Fitness Punch Card:
12 classes for $36
Drop-in Fee $5
Please bring your own mat
Punch card available for purchase at COA
Instructor: Catherine Tobin
Water Aerobics Whether you want low or high
intensity, this class is easy on your joints.
Can’t jump? OK, kick instead. Can’t raise
arms high? OK, work them in the water.
Want social time? Yes, we have a chatty
group. Class is held based on CMU
schedule and routine closings.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.
CMU SAC Pool closed until Jan. 10
Requires purchase of Non-expiring
Fitness Punch Card:
12 classes for $36
MUST have a liability form on file
with COA to attend the class. Forms and
punch cards available at COA.
Instructor: Mary Alsager
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga replaces our Silver Sneakers
Yoga Stretch class. Chair Yoga is a
version of yoga designed for older adults
and those with physical challenges. It is
for adults who wish to stay physically
active and improve their fitness levels.
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
In COA Fitness Room
Requires purchase of Non-expiring
Fitness Punch Card: 12 classes for $36
Drop-in Fee $5
Punch card available for purchase at COA
Instructor: Carol Clute
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This page is sponsored by: Pat & Marty Siuda family in support of Isabella County Seniors
Tuesday, January 21
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at COA in Room C
Live music by: Kick’n Kountry
Cover charge: $5 and 50/50 Raffle and
Table Games will be available
Bring your dancing shoes, or just come enjoy the live music!
Snacks and Refreshments are available
for purchase
Questions: Contact Marcy Jerome at
989-772-0748
Events at COA
Movement with Music Matters at COA in the Fitness Room
Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• This is an exercise class that utilizes MUSIC and
DANCE to work on balance, coordination, aerobic
intensity, and speed, using whole body movements
and cognitive challenges.
• Excellent for people with Parkinson’s disease and
anyone who wants to improve physical health and
have FUN!
• Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes
and bring a water bottle if possible.
• All skill levels are welcome! These Activities can
be adapted to any individual’s skill level.
For more information please contact:
Heather Trommer Beardslee or Dr. Jamie Haines
at
Email: [email protected] (989) 774-4305
Email: [email protected] (989) 774-2533
Join us for a
Super Bowl Party
on Friday,
January 31
at 11:00 a.m. in
Room C Featuring Super Bowl
trivia, best Super Bowl
commercials, and Super
Bowl themed snacks!
Make your lunch reservations with Katie at
least 24 hours in advance by calling 989-772-
0748.
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This page is sponsored by: Clark family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service
Events at COA
Create a Basic Roadside Emergency Kit • Quality Multi-Tool, such as a Leatherman or Rescue
Knife with glass breaker
• Basic First Aid Kit (add spare medication)
• Jumper Cables
• Bright Flashlight (w/ extra batteries)
• Cell phone charger
• Blanket, hat, gloves, boots & coat
• Tow strap, tire pressure gauge & “Fix a Flat” type product
• Bright, high visibility vest or rain poncho
• Snacks & water
• Paper copy of contacts & emergency numbers
• Duct tape & paracord
• Additional seasonal items (snow brush, shovel, etc.)
• Something to store your kit in (i.e. backpack)
Caregiver Support Books in COA Library There are now two shelves above the encyclopedias in the
Library that hold various books on the topics of Caregiving, Memory
Loss, Dementia, Caregiver Support and other topics related to
caregiving and memory loss. Please feel free to borrow these books
and return them for others to borrow when you have finished. These
books are there for you and will be lent out on the honor system.
Thank You, Gold Key Volunteers! We celebrated our Annual
Gold Key Winter Appreciation
Breakfast in December. We had a
wonderful time and are so
grateful for these events so our
staff can show gratitude to all of
our fabulous COA volunteers.
Thank you Gold Key
volunteers for attending and
letting our staff serve you. We
appreciate all of the time and
talents that you selflessly give,
and wish you all a great winter!
You truly are our “Gold Key” to
serving our county!
Pictured at right are Gold Key
Volunteers Ruth and Bob
Barnes.
Iridology with Amanda Pardee Come learn what your eyes have to reveal! Join
Amanda Pardee, student at NITE (Naturopathic Institute
of Therapies & Education), on Wednesday, January 15
from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Room A, as she looks
into the windows of our health and explains how iridology
can be a non-invasive way to predict health concerns. The
definition of iridology is, “the study of the iris of the eye
to determine tissue weakness and the body’s predisposi-
tion to weakness.” We’re going to discuss what the color
and other features in our eyes mean, how they effect us,
and how to analyze what we find to improve our overall
health. This practice has been used for centuries and
Amanda wants to share what she’s learning on her path to
becoming a Naturopathic Educator and eventually a Na-
turopathic Doctor. She’s taking a holistic approach to
helping rid that what ails you.
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This page is sponsored by: Central Michigan Affordable Cremation ~ Compassion Without the Cost
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
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9:00 Tax Training (B)
10:00 Dulcimer (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
12:00 Community Service Council (A)
1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C)
1:00 Mahjong (Craft)
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9:00 ISAC Meeting (B)
10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
11:00 The Music Makers (C)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
7:00 Evening Bloomers Garden Club (B)
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9:00 Chair Yoga $ (A)
9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
11:00 DIY Argyle Pattern (C)
12:00 Tax Training (B)
1:00 Between the Covers Book Club (Library)
1:00 Pepper (C)
1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft)
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9:00 Tax Training (B)
10:00 Dulcimer (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C)
1:00 Mahjong (Craft)
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10:00 Needle Crafters (Craft)
10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
11:00 Coffee & Conversation (C)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
12:30 Treats (C)
7:00 Mid Michigan Wood Crafters (Craft)
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9:00 Tax Training (B)
9:00 Chair Yoga $ (A)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
11:00 Iridology Presentation (A)
11:00 Hat Contest (C)
1:00 Pepper (C)
1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft)
1:00 Second Hand Book Club (Library)
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8:30 Friends of Isabella Seniors (Craft) 21
10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
11:00 Coffee and Conversation (C)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
12:30 Caregiver Support Group (Craft)
1:00 State Retiree Mtg (A)
1:00 CMU Fall Prevention (F)
2:00 iPad /iPhone Class (Craft)
5:00 Senior Dance (C)
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9:00 Tax Training (B)
9:00 Chair Yoga $ (F)
9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
1:00 Pepper (C)
1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft)
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10:00 Dulcimers (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
11:00 Chocolate Cake (C)
1:00 Medicare Seminar (Craft)
1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C)
1:00 Mahjong (C)
5:30 Foster Parent Support Group (A)
7:00 Friends of the Dog Park (B)
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10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
11:30 “Pop” Corn Quiz Game (C)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
12:45 Movie - Second Hand Lions (A&B)
1:00 CMU Fall Prevention (F)
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9:00 Chair Yoga $ (F)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
11:00 Timed Puzzle Game (C)
1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft)
1:00 Pepper (C)
COA Room Guide The room or location for each activity is listed on the calendar for reference.
Codes for rooms and locations are as follows:
A - Activity Room A Craft - Arts & Crafts Room CF - Conference Room
B - Activity Room B F - Fitness Room BR1 - Board Room
C - Activity Room C Lab - Computer Lab Library - Library
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This page is sponsored by: Cain & Sisung CPAs PC
Thursday Friday Saturday
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10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft)
11:00 Word Games (C)
1:00 Euchre (C)
5:30 Hula Class (F)
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9:00 Isabella County Collaborative (B)
10:00 Jam Session (C)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
12:00 Fun Straws (C)
12:30 Ukulele (Craft)
12:45 Bingo w/ The Laurels (C)
2:30 Pepper (C)
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10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
1:00 Cribbage (C)
3:30 Yoga $ (F)
5:00 ICRH (A)
5:00 Hula (F)
6:00 Community Cancer Services (A)
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10:00 Jam Session (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
12:00 Tax Training (B)
12:30 Ukulele (Craft)
12:45 Bingo (C)
2:00 Sue Germain Retirement Open House (A)
2:30 Pepper (C)
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10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft)
10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
11:00 Adaptive Equipment w/ Laurels (A)
11:00 Window Cling Craft (C)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
1:00 Euchre (C)
3:30 Yoga $ (F)
5:00 Hula Class (F)
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9:00 Tax Training (B)
10:00 Jam Session (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
12:30 Ukulele (Craft)
12:45 Bingo (C)
2:30 Pepper (C)
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9:00 Central Michigan Daylily (A)
9:00 Charlene’s Quilt Group (Craft)
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9:00 State of Michigan (B)
10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft)
10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
1:00 Euchre (C)
3:30 Yoga $ (F)
5:00 Hula Class (F)
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9:00 Tax Training (B)
10:00 Jam Session (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
11:00 Greg Merwin (C)
12:30 State Rep Roger Hauck Monthly Mtg (Library)
12:30 Ukulele (Craft)
12:45 Bingo (C)
2:30 Pepper (C)
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9:00 Tax Training (B)
10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft)
10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)
11:15 Jeopardy (C)
11:30 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
1:00 Euchre (C)
3:30 Yoga $ (F)
5:00 Hula Class (F)
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8:00 Happy Rippers (A/B)
10:00 Jam Session (Craft)
10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)
11:00 Super Bowl Party (C)
12:30 Ukulele (Craft)
12:45 Bingo (C)
2:30 Pepper (C)
Food with Friends Lunch Monday thru Friday at 12:00 p.m.
in Activity Room C.
See our Menu on pg. 12
Calendar Key: ⧫ = Reservation Required
$ = Fee for Activity
Never underestimate the
power of a kind person.
Kindness is a choice that
comes from incredible
strength. A Simple Peaceful Life
Choosing kindness is the
ultimate expression of
evolved consciousness.
Grow by being kind. Amy Leigh Mercree
Sharing your kindness
sparks understanding all
around. Then like
fireflies in the night,
twinkling love
surrounds you. Amy Leigh Mercree
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This page is sponsored by: The Laurels and Maplewood of Mt. Pleasant
Free Balance Screenings This 20 minute screening may be helpful for anyone
wanting to check their balance or for those with loss of
balance, weakness or decreased coordination. Our licensed
Physical or Occupational Therapist performs the screening and
provides a consult. You will also receive a copy of your
screening results and results will be sent to your physician, if
requested.
McLaren Central MI Rehabilitation Services
2600 Three Leaves Drive, Mt. Pleasant
Call (989) 779-5604 to schedule an appointment.
Community Cholesterol Screening Cholesterol plays a key role in your heart health. A
screening test is available with information about your:
-Total cholesterol -HDL cholesterol - LDL cholesterol
- Glucose - Triglycerides - Blood Pressure
Fasting for 10-12 hours before the test is required.
Walk-in cholesterol screenings will be offered
on Wednesday, January 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Cost is $25. No appointment is necessary; however
registration is needed the day of your screening. The
registration desk is located inside the East entrance of the
hospital (the old Emergency Department entrance).
McLaren Central Michigan, 1221 South Drive, Mt.
Pleasant.
Joint Replacement: The next step. McLaren Central Michigan offers an all-inclusive joint
replacement program for individuals planning a total joint
replacement. If you would like to learn more about the joint
replacement process, join us at one of our educational seminars
on:
Monday, January 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, January 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
McLaren Central Michigan Hospital
1221 South Drive Mt. Pleasant
Call our Joint Replacement Coordinator at (989) 779-5651
to register.
Free Tax Preparation Available The Isabella County Commission on Aging is working again
with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program to assist area citizens
by providing free income tax preparation with free e-filing available.
This service is provided to low and middle income seniors.
Appointments for all sites except Andahwod Senior Care,
Winchester Towers and Riverview must be made by calling the
Commission on Aging. Andahwod Senior Care, Winchester
Towers and Riverview residents should call their building office. The volunteers at these tax clinics will be handling Federal
and Michigan tax returns that are within the scope of their training,
as well as Homestead Property Tax and Home Heating credits.
Volunteers are required to pass an IRS test before they can
prepare returns. Individuals who are self-employed, have rental
property, large numbers of stock transactions or have sold property
(other than their main home) should consult a paid professional tax
preparer.
The following are the dates, places and times for the free tax
preparation by appointment only.
2020 Tax Preparation Schedule
*Commission on Aging - Activity Center
Thursdays, February 6 thru April 9
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Some additional dates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will
be available in February and March. Call to check
schedule.
*Blanchard Library / Rolland Township Hall
Tuesdays, February 11 and March 17
February 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
*Weidman Food with Friends Site / Weidman Library
Tuesdays, February 4, 18 and March 10
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
*Coe Township Library, Shepherd
Tuesday, February 4 and March 17
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Above sites, call for an appointment (989) 772-0748.
Residents of Riverview, Winchester Towers and Andahwod Senior
Care please call your building office for dates and times. Those
appointments are limited to residents of those facilities.
Tax payers MUST bring Picture ID, Social Security cards (NOT
Medicare cards) and a paper listing bank routing number and
bank account number if direct deposit is desired.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Stroke Support Group
Information on next page.
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This page is sponsored by: Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant . . . a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Adult Grief Group
3rd Thursday of the month - 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Woodland Hospice, 2597 S. Meridian Rd., Mt. Pleasant
(989) 633-1437
Alcoholics Anonymous / Alanon Groups
For area meetings call (989) 772-4955
Alzheimer’s Support Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - 1:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 495 Charles Ave., Alma
Scott Hicks (989) 875-5269
If the individual with Alzheimer’s/Dementia is planning to attend,
please call the contact listed prior to attendance.
Bariatric Support Group
1st Wednesday of the month - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan Medical Center
4851 E. Pickard St., Suite 1200, Mt. Pleasant
(989) 463-6699
Bipolar Support Group
1st Wednesday of the month - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
McLaren CM Hospital, 1221 South Dr., Mt. Pleasant
LAJ Conference Room
Marsha MacNiell (989) 772-6232
Breathing Easy Support Group (Chronic Lung Disease)
Mid-Michigan Medical Center
300 E. Warwick Dr., Alma
Dates and registration: www.midmichigan.org/breathingeasy
Brain Injury Support Group
1st Thursday of the month - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Coe Township Hall, 309 Wright Ave, Shepherd
Trudi Clark (989) 463-6669
Caregiver Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month - 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Isabella County Commission on Aging Craft Room
2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant
Mary Ellen Walsh, 989-772-0748
Compassionate Friends (Grief Support after death of a child)
1st Tuesday of the month - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church 206 W. Maple, Mt. Pleasant
Donna Mayes (989) 330-2255
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Wednesdays - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Alma United Methodist Church
508 Gratiot Ave., Alma
Dementia Support Group Meeting
3rd Monday of the month - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant
1524 Portabella Trail, Mt. Pleasant,
989-772-2967
Gamblers Anonymous Meetings
Mondays - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, 400 S. Main, Mt. Pleasant
Open Meeting
Tracy B. (517) 975-4270
Head Strong/Head Injury Support*
*DOES NOT MEET JANUARY TO APRIL
3rd Tuesday of the month - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Gratiot Medical Center, 300 E Warwick Dr., Rm 1161 A/B, Alma
Earline Artecki (989) 506-4498
Huntington’s Disease Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the month - 7:00 p.m.
Coldwell Banker - Mt. Pleasant Realty
304 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant
Ann Voss (989) 561-5023 Galen Voss (989) 245-5725
Nancy Carey Cancer Support Group for Women
4th Wednesday of the month - 7:00 p.m.
Canterbury East Apts. Community Room
1517 Canterbury Trail, Mt. Pleasant
Gisela Moffit (989) 772-1602
Parkinson’s Support Group
3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
McLaren Central Michigan Rehabilitation Services
2600 Three Leaves Drive, Mt. Pleasant
Call (989) 779-5604 to register.
Parkinson’s Support Group
4th Wednesday of the month - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Masonic Pathways Conference Room, 1200 Wright Ave, Alma
Scott Hicks (989) 875-5269
Stroke Support Group
2nd Monday of the month - 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
McLaren CM Hospital, LAJ Conference Room
1221 South Dr., Mt. Pleasant
Registration call (989) 779-5604
Vet-to-Vet Support Group
1st Thursday of the month - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Gratiot County Commission on Aging
515 S. Pine River St., Ithaca
Bill (989) 620-6586
Area Support Groups
This page is sponsored by: Pasquali Law Offices, PLLC, Elder Law, Trust & Estate Services
Page 12 Active LIVING Volume 120 Issue 1 – JANUARY 2020
Rosebush January Calendar
3 Music by the Fabulous Heftones
6 Winter craft-Snowmen
8 Penny Bingo
10 Music by Mark Baumann / Ice Cream Social
13 Bingo with Prizes
15 Penny Bingo / Nutrition Ed
17 Music by Dale Hafer
20 Closed
22 Penny Bingo / Birthday Treats
24 Music by Jim Gilmore
27 Manicures
29 Penny Bingo
31 Appreciation Auction
Rosebush Village of Rosebush Manor
4210 E. Rosebush Rd., Rosebush
Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jeanette Brussow, Site Mgr., (989) 433-0151
Happy New Year! That being said…why not start the New
Year off by trying something new? Meet some new friends? The
Rosebush Food with Friends site has just what you’re looking for.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we offer Sit and Get Fit at
11:15. Lunch is served at noon, so why not stay for a warm,
delicious meal? Hang around after lunch and play a couple of
games of bingo, listen to some fantastic music, or do a craft. There
is something for everyone at the Rosebush Food with Friends
site. Don't forget about our ice cream social...what a great way to
spend an afternoon? We look forward to seeing you…
All activities are provided in conjunction with Rosebush Manor *
Active LIVING Page 13
The holidays are over…another year down! I hope that
2020 is a great year for everyone, full of happiness and good
health! Please come join us for a hot meal, good music or Sit and
Get Fit (to help us burn off some of those holiday calories). We
would love to see new faces. We look forward to seeing you!
Weidman January Calendar
3 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit
6 Sit & Get Fit
8 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit
10 Sit & Get Fit / cards
13 Sit & Get Fit
15 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit
17 Sit & Get Fit / cards
20 Closed
22 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit / Nutrition Ed
24 Sit & Get Fit / cards
27 Sit & Get Fit
29 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit
31 Sit & Get Fit / cards
Shepherd United Methodist Church
107 W. Wright, Shepherd
Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cindy Bromell, Site Mgr., (989) 828-5106
COA Activity Center 2200 S. Lincoln Rd, Mt. Pleasant, in Room C
Meals: M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Katie Showers, Site Mgr., (989) 772-0748
Activity Center January Calendar 1 CLOSED
2 11:00 Word Games / 1:00 Euchre
3 12:00 Fun Straws
12:45 Bingo (The Laurels)
6 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle
7 11:00 The Music Makers
8 11:00 DIY Argyle Pattern / 1:00 Pepper
9 1:00 Cribbage
10 12:45 Bingo (TBA)
13 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle
14 11:00 Coffee & Conversation
12:30 Treats w/ Marcy
15 11:00 Hat Contest / 1:00 Pepper
16 11:00 Window Cling Craft / 1:00 Euchre
17 12:45 Bingo (TBA)
20 CLOSED
21 11:00 Coffee & Conversation
22 1:00 Pepper
23 1:00 Euchre
24 11:00 Greg Merwin / 12:45 Bingo (TBA)
27 11:15 Chocolate Cake
1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle
28 11:30 “Pop” Corn Quiz Game
12:45 Movie Day @ COA
29 11:30 Timed Puzzle Game / 1:00 Pepper
30 11:15 Jeopardy / 1:00 Euchre
31 11:00 Super Bowl Party
12:45 Bingo (TBA)
Winn Community Building
2583 W. Blanchard Road, Winn
Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ingrid Salomov, Site Mgr. (989) 866-2520
It’s a brand new year! It’s a brand new
decade! Come and celebrate with us in
Winn. I’ll turn the heat up and we’ll have
some fun!
Winn January Calendar
3 Sit & Get Fit
6 Write your story
8 Music by Strictly Country /
Birthdays
10 Sit & Get Fit
13 Cards and CDs
15 Music by Greg Merwin
17 Sit & Get Fit
20 Closed
22 Music by Country Kin
24 Sit & Get Fit
27 Euchre
29 Cards and CDs
31 Sit & Get Fit
Happy New Year! Let’s make this
the year to come out and meet new friends
at the Shepherd Food with Friends site.
We are a fun, friendly group. Why not
join us for a game of bingo or cards, listen
to music, or just share a few laughs over a
cup of coffee? We hope you can join us,
we look forward to seeing you!
Shepherd January Calendar
3 National Skating month /
Reminisce about your times skating
6 Music by Greg Merwin /
Birthday Celebrations
8 Triominos/Nutrition Ed
10 Bingo with Prizes
13 National Tea Day - Join us for tea
15 National Hat Day -
craziest hat wins a prize!
17 Popeye the Sailor Man -
Share a memory of him
20 Closed
22 Music by guitarist Dan Kirchner
24 Bingo with Prizes
27 Games of your choice
29 National Puzzle Day -
Do a jigsaw or crossword puzzle
31 Triominos
This page is sponsored by: COA Retirees In Honor or Memory of Those We Served
WEIDMAN Senior Center
3453 N. School Rd, Weidman
Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Michelle Orwig, Site Mgr. (989) 644-2538
Reminder: COA Holiday Closings
~No Meals Served~
Wednesday, January 1 &
Monday, January 20
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Ruth Cotter
Betty Hauck
Choice R. Faling-Foster
Louis & Justine Fiorillo
Don & Dorothy, Jim Gould
Fred & Delores Gould
Doris Hawkins
Joe & Barb Barberi
Pam Bunting
Jo Anne Cole
Sue Coon
Jim & Anne Drolet
Mark & Linda Eggers
Brad & Deb Fahr
Tracy & Jane House
Carole Kennett
Jenness Linsday
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Mark & Kathleen Mumford
Craig & Suzanne Peffer
Rick & Kay Pieratt
Judy Welsh
Janice McKenna
Alisa & Kim Ellertson
Earl & Rose Neff
Shirley Neff
Howard Pohl
Bernie & Marci Baldwin
Donald & Kaye Bouck
Mary Bowers
Tom Carney
Bob & Peg Darling
Dave & Rosie Ebbinghaus
Don & Brenda Epple
Jim & Delores Epple
Kurt Feight & Keith Feight
Clayton & Carol Garrett
Mary Beth Hauck
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hire
Greg House
Carole Kennett
Doug & Melissa &
Bart & Sarah LaBelle
Robert & Marie Lippert
Chris & Jacqueline Loomis
Gary, Glen, & Michael Mellor
In MEMORY of
This page is sponsored by: Green Acres Assisted Living, “It’s the Place to Be…”
Active living donors
Howard Pohl
Margaret Peters
Rick & Kay Pieratt
Ernestine Pohl
Eileen Rau
Kim & Marcia Tillotson
Alma & Sherry Wentworth
Bill & Diane Wilson
Stan Pridgeon
Charles & Betty Campbell
Marjorie Schafer
Alisa & Kim Ellertson
Gordon Schultz
Basil & Theresa Zimmer
David Sharrar
Barbara McDonald
Doug & Diane Sharrar
Bill Sowle
Charles & Betty Campbell
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Trombley
Dean Stalter
Rosewood North 1 Condo Assn.
Donald & Scherry Brown
Dave & Linda Coyne
Marie Green
Nina House
Robert & Marie Lippert
Rose O'Brien
Larry & Yulon Recker
Vicky Schafer
Pamela Travis
Bill Theunissen
Walter Schneider
Anna Trussell
Joel Brattin & Elizabeth Westie
Frank Whitehead
Mrs. Donald Hauck
Jeffrey Wilson
Alisa & Kim Ellertson
For Active Living
Lenny Cashen
Anonymous
For Activity Center
Grandpa Duane Chapman
Michael, Samantha, Gabe,
Jerry & Bev Baumann
Terry L. Bellinger
John & Sue Bradac
Roy & Alice Burlington
Karen Clark
Arlene Cotter
Bill & Pat Daniels
Sharron Dodge
Alisa & Kim Ellertson
Louis & Justine Fiorillo
Erma Fitzgerald
Alice E. Gardner
James L. & Carolyn G. Hill
Char Hubbell
Connie Leasher
Vera Lonergan
Mike McCrackin
Donald & Marcia Mink
Karlene Moomey
Bernyce Moran
Shirley Neff
Marilyn Palmer
Sharon Pickett
Bonnie Ranck
Elizabeth Richardson
Joyce Riley
Gary & Maureen Rondy
Carol Santini
Bethel Schafer
Rick & Linda Schudiske
Jan Strickler
Marlene Taylor
Richard & Rosemary Thelen
Helen Thrush
Bolton B. Welch
Judy Welsh
Ron & Marilyn Western
Wendell & Mary Jo White
Sandy Wilson
Richard & Sharlene Wilson
COA Donors
Activity Center
Pool Room Donation Box
Robert Folkert to
Movement with Music
Matters Class
Food with Friends
Anonymous
Daniel Jacob
Rick & Sara Watts
In-Home Services
Ted Jones
Debra Licht – DME Room
COA
Charles & Betty Campbell
Jim & Charlotte Ison
Michael & Maxine Kent
Linda Pifer
John & Kay Riley
Dorothy A. Steele
Rick & Sara Watts
Mildred Weber
Madison & Grace Horton
For Food with Friends
Duane Chapman
Rhonda Chapman Horton
Doris Hawkins
Eileen Rankin
Dean Stalter
Tom & Janet Cashen
Craig & Kathy House
For In-Home Services
Dean Stalter
June Stalter
Active LIVING Deadline Each issue of Active LIVING is
printed and mailed to our readers before
the first day of each month. In order to
complete the entire process we need to
receive information for submission by the
tenth day of the prior month. Please
understand all articles submitted are
subject to editing for content and space
restrictions.
Isabella County
Commission on Aging
Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A.,
Executive Director
Mission Statement The mission of the Isabella County
Commission on Aging (COA) is to promote
the health, independence and fulfillment of
Older Adults through the coordination and
provision of diverse services and
opportunities. COA is a leading multi-
service agency that provides a community
focal point for the needs of our Older Adult
population.
The following programs focus on
assisting individuals who are sixty (60)
years of age and older and live within our
geographical service areas:
In Home Services Program
• Case Management
• Caregiver Training
• Information and Referral
• Homemaking
• Medicare / Medicaid Assistance
• Personal Care
• Respite Care
Food with Friends Program
• Congregate Meals
• Home Delivered Meals
Foster Grandparent Program
Senior Companion Program
Activity Center Program
• Activities
• Travel Opportunities
• Fitness
Gold Key Volunteer Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Transportation
Donations or fees for all programs
and services are requested. If we can assist
you or someone you know, please call COA
at (989) 772-0748 Monday thru Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Funding sources include Client
Donations, Memorials, Planned Estate
Gifts, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe,
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging,
Isabella County Senior Millage and Federal,
State and Isabella County appropriations.
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Commission on Aging
Advisory board
District 1 Jacqueline Curtis
District 2 Ruth Anne Maniteau
District 3 Shirley Decker
District 4 John Dinse
District 5 Alicia Haley
District 6 Larry Fussman
District 7 OPEN
At-Large OPEN
At-Large Jessica Lapp
Friends of
Isabella Seniors
Board of Directors
President Ray Johnson
Vice President Dave Coyne
Finance Officer Jerry Morey
Secretary Ex Officio Jennifer Crawford
Member Roy Burlington
Member Stephanie Hope
Member David Karmon
Member Barry Trombley
Member Ralph Pitts
Member Eileen Jennings
Member Connie Lynch
Member Kathy House
Temporarily Away
Active LIVING is not “forwarded.”
If newspapers are returned, we remove
the individual from our mailing list. To get
back on the mailing list, you must
contact our office with your current
address. If you are planning a vacation or
will be away or are moving, call (989)
772-0748 or use the form on the back page.
This page is sponsored by: Your Family or Organization - Call COA for details.
2020 Isabella County
Parks Information
989--317-4083
ICTC Gold Pass If you are 80 or older, you are
eligible to receive an ICTC Gold Pass,
compliments of the Isabella County
Transportation Commission. This
enables you to ride the I-Ride bus for
free. This card is made at the COA
Activity Center, 2200 S. Lincoln Rd. in
Mt. Pleasant. You will need to show
verification of your age. and be an
Isabella County resident to obtain a pass.
Legal Services
Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal
advice to people over the age of 60.
Legal Services offers appointments at
COA Activity Center.
For an appointment call :
1-866-552-2889
New to the 2020 season are the
limited sites for new 30 day to seasonal
reservations at Coldwater Lake Family
Park. New 30 day to seasonal campers
may call our office from now until
Friday, January 3, 2020 to be placed on
our lottery list. A lottery drawing will
only take place if there are any available
seasonal/30 day campsites remaining.
Also new in 2020, the non-
resident rate for seasonal campers is now
$2,160, a reflection of the ~20% increase
for non-resident vs. resident rates
currently utilized at the County Parks.
January 10, 2020: "Opening
Day" for any camper wanting to make
reservations (2 days or more) for the
2020 season. 8:00 a.m. walk-ins at the
Parks Office; Noon-4:30p.m. phone lines
open and mail-in reservations are
opened.
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Save The Dates:
Senior Dance Tuesday, January 21
Movie and
Popcorn See Page 4
Super Bowl
Party Friday, January 31
For Delivery of
Please check: ☐ New Subscriber ☐ Renewal Contribution: $ ___________
☐ Change of Address (Please attach a label with old address)
☐ Temporarily Away Stop Date________ Restart Date_________
Temporarily Away - Address New Subscriber or Change of Address
________________________________ ________________________________ Full Name Full Name ___________________________________ __________________________________ Address Apt. No. Address Apt. No.
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E-mail________________________________________________________________
Send to: Friends of Isabella Seniors (COA) Please make checks payable to:
2200 S. Lincoln Rd. Friends of Isabella Seniors
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
The Friends of Isabella Seniors
organization is operated exclusively for
charitable purposes, within the meaning
of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code to encourage and assist
with the provision of programs and
services for older adults in Isabella
County operated in cooperation with the
Isabella County Commission on Aging.
Suggested contribution to Active
LIVING: $20.00 per year helps to cover
the costs of producing and mailing the
paper. A great way to remember when to
send your donation is to send it on your
birthday each year.
Address Changes: Active LIVING is
mailed under a nonprofit automated mail
rate and will not be forwarded with a
notice to the post office. Please notify
COA office using the delivery form at
left each time you request a change to
assure we record changes correctly.
INSIDE January 2020 Issue
Please Have a Heart 1
Directors Comments 2
Ask a COA Specialist 2
Gold Key Volunteer Opportunities 2
Mission Moments 3
Open House for Sue Germain 3
Events, Classes 4,5
January Events 6, 7
Basic Roadside Emergency Kit 7
Thank You Gold Key Volunteers 7
Activity Calendar 8, 9
Health Screenings 10
FREE Tax Preparation Available 10
Area Support Groups 11
FWF Menu & Site Activities 12, 13
Memorials & Donations 14
2020 County Parks Info 15
JANUARY 2020