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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Director’s Corner 2

Senior Center News 3

In Home Services 4

Traveling Times 5

Puzzle Page 6

Jo’s Corner 7

Senior Center Facts 8

Popcorn & A Movie 9

Nutrition News 10

The Café Menu 11

Senior Center Calendar 12

Jokes & Answers 3

Senior Center Picnic! 22

Senior Enrichment Day! 25-26

Mecosta County

Senior News

The Keyhole Commission on Aging

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Marketing Group June 12, 9:30 am

Senior Center Activity Board

June 12, 10:30 am

Commission on Aging Advisory Board June 20, 9:00 am

MECOSTA COUNTY

Phone: 231-972-2884

12954 80th Avenue

Mecosta, MI 49332

This newsletter can be accessed online at:

www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html

30TH ANNUAL

SENIOR ENRICHMENT DAY! The Senior Enrichment Day Committee is very excited about this year’s Senior Enrichment Day event to be held at the Big Rapids High School on June 20. We have a great line up of workshops to engage just about every personality and inter-est. This event is meant to bring seniors together to learn and experience new hobbies as well as educate on topics you need to know about. At the end of this newsletter you will find class descriptions and the registration form to print out and send in with your payment. Don’t forget to sign the form as our goal is to pro-vide you with helpful programming while giving instruction needed to be successful. For more information or additional forms, please go to: www.seniorenrichmentday.com. Hope to see you there!

MARY PINE AWARD WINNERS! FASHION SHOW!

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Marilynn Vargo District 1

Jerrilynn Strong District 2

Linda Howard District 3

Raymond Steinke District 4

Tom O’Neil District 5

Mark Solis District 6

William Routley District 7

ADVISORY BOARD

Brenda Lambrix President / Deerfield

Mary Bechaz Vice Pres./Big Rapids

Nora Quisenberry Secretary/Barryton

William Routley County Commissioner

Glenn Norton Colfax

Shannon English Big Rapids

Jerrilynn Strong Sheridan

SENIOR CENTER

ACTIVITY BOARD Louise Christiansen President/Chippewa

Mike Dick Treasurer/Morton

Kay Jamieson Martiny

Jeanne Hanson Fork

Jean Chapin Hinton

Bob Chambers Morton

Mark Bolek Big Rapids

Brenda Newcombe Stanwood

Ardath Stadtfeld Morton c

COMMISSION ON AGING Cynthia Mallory Director

Shawn Sredersas Meals Coordinator

Dawn Ketchum Transport Coor.

Beth Whyte Activity Coordinator

Jennifer Clark In-Home Service Coor.

Mary Lynn Birkam Outreach Worker

Karil Lewis Outreach Worker

Jo Ann Longcor Volunteer Coor.

Jamie Knopf Accountant

Jackie Hulbert Receptionist

Rick Neumann Maintenance

Sally Wolfbrandt Data Entry

Dolly Knoertzer Homemaker Aide

Lora Sherman Homemaker Aide

Diane Bishop Homemaker Aide

Linda Stewart Homemaker Aide

Glenda Jamison Homemaker/Respite

Nadine Perkins Homemaker/Respite

Charisse Dixon Homemaker/Respite

Jeanne Simmon Homemaker/Respite

Doug Christiansen Van Driver

Mike Dean Van Driver

Carl Badder Van Driver

Kevin Haney Van Driver

Open Van Driver

Alan Garner Meal Delivery

Mark Sholty Meal Delivery

Dennis Zietlow Meal Delivery

Diane Snyder Meal Delivery

Mary Dodge Cook

Julia Hoisington Cook

Jodi Putman Cook

Michael Morrison AARP

IN LOVING MEMORY May you find comfort in knowing your thoughtful gifts have made a difference in

the lives of many area seniors. This month the Commission on Aging and Senior

Center received a love gift in memory of:

RICHARD P. SMITH

ESTELLE CORNELL BEA POWELL

Memorial Mecosta County Commission on Aging

Contributions May Be 12954 80th Avenue

Sent To: Mecosta, MI 49332

Do you know what time it is?

It’s time for the Senior Center’s 18th Annual Yard Sale!

Starting in June we will need volunteers to help with setup,

sorting, organizing, and the final tear down.

We know your time is valuable and here at Mecosta County

Commission on Aging and Senior Center, it’s cherished,

whether it be an hour, a day, or a week.

So, come on down, help sort through treasures and setup

the sale. You will make new friends and have a good time.

And for the guys: We can use your help too! We always

need help setting up tents and tables and moving heavy

items around.

Call Jo Ann today for more info!

231-972-2884

June 2018

June News From The Senior Center…

Hello Friends! Whew! I can not believe that 2018 is half over! With that being said, there is a whole lot going on here at the Center. Right now we are registering people for Senior Enrichment Day. If you have not signed up you better hurry, you won’t want to miss this fun filled day!

We have brochures here at the Senior Center and all around town in Big Rapids, Mecosta, Canadian Lakes & Remus! Adam Spedoske will be presenting 2018 Medicare Changes on Friday the 1st of June. Thursday the 7th of June is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! Come have lunch with us and have some Chocolate Ice Cream! Friday the 8th of June is Best Friends Day so invite your best friend to come to the Senior Center to have lunch and enjoy some dancing...bingo...euchre! Mark & Mark will be sharing their musical talents with us on Wednesday the 13th of June. Joyce will be doing a Art & Appetizers workshop on Thursday the 14th of June. This workshop is loads of fun grab a friend and sign up! On Wednesday the 20th of June we will be having our Senior Enrichment Day at the Big Rapids High School. If you have never attended this event I highly recommend you come check it out! It is an all day event for only $12 and that includes your lunch! Last but not least we will be having our Annual Senior Center Picnic on Thursday the 28th of June. We are hoping to have Steve Troyer for our entertainment! A few things to be looking for in the next month or so… • Save the date! Lerner Csernai Fath Presentation July 9, 2018 • Save the date! Mark & Mark July 18, 2018 • Save the date! Art & Appetizers July 19, 2018 • Save the date! Annual Prime Rib/Prime Shopping Dinner August 2, 2018 • Save the date! Annual Senior Center Yard Sale August 4, 2018 There is so much going on and I have only touched on a few things, so please stop in and see for yourself all the fun we are having here! We wouldn’t want you to miss out on a great opportunity to enrich your lives. I am inviting all of you to come out to the Senior Center, have some lunch, meet new people and share some laughs. Hope to see you soon!

~Beth~

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In Home Services Highlights - April 2018

Homemaker Aide Clients 103 Homemaker Aide Hours 387.50

Homemaker/Respite Clients 2 Homemaker/Respite Hours 15.00

Respite Clients 6 Respite Hours 60.00

June is Cataract Awareness Month What is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil and the colored iris, and is normally trans-parent. The lens helps to focus images onto the retina—which transmits the images to the brain. Your vision may become blurry or dim because the cataract stops light from properly passing through your retina. How common are Cataracts? Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States. More than half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they are 80 years old. Cataracts can sometimes be found in young people or even newborn babies. Am I at risk for developing Cataracts? The exact cause of a cataract is unknown. Most often, a cataract is part of getting older. As you age, you are at greater risk of developing a cataract. There are also several possible risk factors, such as: ♦ Intense heat or long-term exposure to UV

rays from the sun ♦ Certain diseases, such a diabetes ♦ Inflammation in the eye or eye injuries ♦ Hereditary influences ♦ Long-term steroid use ♦ Eye diseases ♦ Smoking

What are the symptoms of a Cataract? Generally, a cataract does not cause pain, redness or tears. You may have blurred vision, double vision, ghost images or the sense of a “film” over your eyes. Lights may seem too dim for reading or close-up or you are “dazzled” by strong light. You might be changing eyeglass prescriptions often and the change does not

seem to help your vision. You may also be able to see the cataract in your eye. It may look like a milky or yellowish spot on your pupil. Cataracts usually form in both eyes, but not at the same rate. They can develop slowly or quickly or progress to a certain point then not get any worse. As a result, you may not notice

large changes in your sight right away. If you notice any changes in your vision make an appointment to see your eye doctor. Annual eye exams can help your doctor monitor any changes to your eyes. After an eye exam your doctor will determine whether you have cataracts, how much they interfere with your vision, whether surgery would help, and what types of treatment is best for you. Cataract surgery has restored vision to millions of people. Every year in the U.S., more that two million cataract surgeries are performed. For more info go to www.preventblindness.org

- Jennifer

In Home Services

June 2018

Traveling Facts April 2018

Volunteer Drivers Out of county: 3351 In county: 1798

Total Volunteer Hours: 241.50

Van Data Medical: 4336

By Dawn June 2018

Call today for a flier or visit our website www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html

Little River Casino

June 15, 2018

Departure Times

Senior Center 9:00 am

Meijer's Big Rapids 9:20 am

Reed City McDonalds 9:30 am Must be 21 years old to play

Trains of West Virginia-

A Fall Foliage Adventure!

October 23-28, 2018 If you love trains this is

the trip for you! • Four Trains including an all day

excursion aboard the New River Train

• Dinner in Elkins at Graceland Inn

• Admission to the Gandy Dancer Dinner Theater

• 3 nights at the Canaan Valley Resort

• 2 nights at the Holiday Inn Express in Ashland, KY

• A two and half hour excursion aboard the “Cheat Mountain

Salamander”

Extended trips for 2018

with Your Host

Ed Crouch

The Amana Colonies

August 6-9, 2018

The Amana Colonies are a group of settlements of German Pietists in Iowa. They first settled in New York, however, in order to live in a more isolated surroundings they moved west to Iowa in 1855. They lived a communal life until the mid 1930s. The seven villages of the Amana Colonies offers visitors the opportunity to step back from

today’s busy pace, to relish in the comfort of locally crafted foods,

furniture, art and more. The Colonies offer a unique

history and culture found nowhere else in the world.

• 3 nights at Jumers Casino and

Hotel in Moline, Illinois • Admission to “Mama Mia!” at the Circa 21 Dinner Theatre

• Dinner Cruise aboard the “Celebration Belle” on the

Mississippi River • Guided tour of the Amana Colonies with Lunch at the

Ox Yoke Inn • Quad Cities Botanical Gardens

• Time for gaming at Jumers Casino

Hampton Beach

Seafood Festival

September 6-13, 2018

This spectacular seaside festival

includes 60 top restaurants

serving mouthwatering seafood,

80 Arts & Craft vendors, live

music, fireworks and more!

• 1 night in Rochester, NY

• 3 nights in Portsmouth, NH

• 2 nights in Boston

• 1 night in Erie, PA

• Wine tasting at New Hampshire’s oldest vineyard

• Admission to the 29th Annual Hampton Beach Festival

• Scenic cruise out of Portsmouth Harbor

• Picture stop at Cape Neddick Light

• A traditional New England Lobster Bake

• Tour of Cape Ann, MA • Tour of Rockport, MA

• JFK Museum and Dreams of Freedom Museum

• Tour of Boston’s Fenway Park

Baseball Stadium

• Tour of Boston’s Historic Freedom Trail and MORE!

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you will have to look

back next month for

the answer!

I start with “M” and

end with “X” I have

a never ending

amount of letters.

What am I?

Come back next

month if you’re

stumped to see what

it is.

Previous Months

Answer!

“How Can you give

someone $63 using

six bills, without

using any one dollar

bills?”

1 fifty dollar bill

1 five dollar bill

4 two dollar bills

Nails Pliers Trowel Rake

Square Wrench Rasps Table Saw

Saw Drill Gear Drill Press

Power Washer Magnet Punches Jackhammer

Gimlet Hammer Miter Box Wheel Barrow

Hoe Bolt Hack Saw Screw

Mallet Screw Driver Crowbar Tape Measure

Ladder Axe ` Grill Spade

Boat Shovel Chisel Monkey Wrench

Vice File Fork Tool Box

Level Snips Minnow Bass

Blue Gill Brook Trout Brown Trout Dog Fish

Crappie Catfish Carp Marlin

Frog Pike Perch Salmon

Coho Smelt Chub Snook

Shiner Trout Walleye Whitefish

Aholehole Angler Rivuline Redfish

Sunfish

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We call and we email, we ask for your time and you

give of it so generously, never expecting a dime.

Be it rain or shine or last minute, you shine through

every time.

You provide rides and shopping, which are no small

feats, because no matter what, we all have to eat

You bring joy to many people who are singing the

blues. You provide a listening ear and a shoulder to

cry on. You become a familiar face, one seniors can

rely on.

We express our thanks as often as we can. Please

know that the Senior Center Staff are your biggest

fans.

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I want to thank everyone who attended this year’s Recognition Dinner. I hope you had as good a time as I did! We are “Over the Moon” for all of you. MCCOA Staff does appreciate all that you do for the Senior Center. It is said to “NEVER underestimate the POWER of a volunteer”--great quote, right? For me these words ring SO TRUE! I try my BEST to never doubt the capabilities of our volunteers who are so willing and ready to do just about anything we ask of them. Here are a few of our Volunteers hard at

work.

Volunteer, you are love, patience, kindness, a mentor

and SO much

more!

Jo’s Corner

Crossroads Students raking leaves for a Me-costa County Senior.

The kitchen “crew” getting the food out!

2017 Pig Roast and

Open House

Cleaning the COA and Senior Center building

Songs for Veterans

Beautiful Art Projects.

Let’s make Pasties!

The card recycler’s hard at work!

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Mecosta Senior Center Facts For April 2018

Senior Center Visits for April 2018

Registered for lunch 540

Registered for activities 902

Registered for COA service 34 Registered Volunteers 239

Total Registered Visits 1215

Good Job Everyone!

Red Hat Society

June 13, 2018

Meet at the Mecosta County Senior Center

at 10 am.

For more info call Joyce at (231)867-3724

Medicare Assistance

Turning 65? Do you have questions about

Medicare? Prescription Drug Coverage?

Medicare balance billing? For any Medicare

questions, we have trained Medicare

Assistance at the Mecosta Senior

Center & Spectrum Health of Big Rapids

If you need assistance, please call

(231)972-2884 for an appointment

If you have items you would like to put in the Country Boutique on consignment, Beth would be

happy to help you. Just give her a call at (231)972-2884 before arriving.

Country Boutique News..

Greeting cards are now on sale for these special occasions:

•Birthday •Thinking of You •Anniversary •Sympathy •Get Well •Wedding •Thank You •Baby •Baptism •Christening •Retirement •New Home •Secret Pal •Congratulations •Encouragement •Good Bye •Welcome Back •Graduation

We desperately need the

following cards for recycle:

Daughter ~ Daughter In Law

Granddaughter ~ Grandson

Son ~ Son In Law

*Just a reminder for those who donate cards, we

need the whole card for

recycling! Thank you!

Thank you for your support, we really

appreciate your business!

June 2018

Popcorn & A Movie Tuesday June 12 at 1 pm (will start popcorn & candy sales at 12:45 pm)

“The Greatest Showman”

The 2nd Tuesday of each month join us for snacks and a movie! For more information call (231)972-2884

PG

Growing up in the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion, selling lottery tickets by age 12. After trying his hands at various jobs, P.T. turns to show business to indulge his limitless imagination, rising from nothing to create the Barnum & Bailey circus. Featuring catchy musical numbers, exotic performers and daring acrobatic feats, Barnum's mesmerizing spectacle soon takes the world by storm to become the greatest show on Earth.

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya , Keala Settle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Paul Sparks

None Light Moderate Heavy

Language ●

Violence ●

Sex ●

Nudity ●

Will be at the Mecosta County Senior Center on

Tuesday the 9th of July

At 10 am They will be doing a presentation

on Medicare plans and their structure.

Medicare can be confusing, our Benefits Division at Lerner, Csernai & Fath is here

to take that confusion away from you!

You will be educated on the offerings and the enrollment process.

Please call (231) 972-2884 to reserve your seat!

It’s HOT in the kitchen

so let US do your baking.

This is a FUNDRAISING

effort that is in addition to our main

menu. This is a VOLUNTARY item

available to purchase. Proceeds go to

help delivery Meals on Wheels. If

you want to help... BUY A COOKIE!

BARRYTON MEAL SITE

Barryton Senior Building, 71 Northern Ave., Barryton, Michigan 49305

989-382-7244

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!!!

Open: Mondays & Tuesdays 11:30AM-1:00PM For Reservations: call the COA at 231-972-2884 Lunch Served: 12:00PM Cost: Persons age 60+ suggested donation is $2.00

Persons under age 60 cost is $5.00.

3rd Mon. June 18 - 12:00PM

Lunch for just a BUCK ($1.00).

3rd Tue. June 19 - 12:00PM

Come celebrate this month’s Birthdays, with cake. FREE lunch for all Birthday people.

MEAL COUNTS

LAST MONTH:

Home Delivered Meals: Meals Served………………. 3,670 Seniors Served……………… 173 Delivery Volunteer Miles…… 1,007 Site Congregate Meals: Meals Served………………… 7214

FUNDRAISING LOVE

The Mecosta County Senior Meals on Wheels collaborated with the Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America for the 2018 Share the Love Event.

As a Subaru Share the Love EVENT® partner, our local Meals on Wheels Program received special recognition from these national sponsors. We are both THRILLED & EXCITED to accept $8,800 on behalf of Mecosta County. This much needed funding will help deliver meals to homebound Seniors.

Thanks Subaru & Meals on Wheels America!

Big THANKS goes out to our new LOCAL partner LEPRINO FOODS. They donated $2,200 to help purchase much needed

kitchen equipment! AND their Remus crew graciously joined our Meals on Wheels volunteer team. Look for them at our Prime Rib Dinner,

(SAVE THE DATE, AUG. 2nd).

COOKIE SALE

Wednesdays: MEAL OF CHOICE..

This summer, we have lots of new

food options for you to choose from.

8:30-10:30AM: Breakfast Bar

11:30-1:00PM: Salad Bar

12:00-1:00PM: Full Meal (see menu)

OR you can CHOOSE a side item and

a SANDWICH!

MECOSTA MEAL SITE

June 2018

MECOSTA SENIOR CENTER DINING

11:30 AM (salad bar)

12:00 PM (entrée)

Senior Donation: $3.00

Non Senior Cost: $5.00

2018 JUNE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Birthday: 5th

Dollar Day: 18th

Picnic: 28th

Ice Cream Day: 7

Corn Day: 11

Peaches-Cream Day: 21

Choco Pudding Day: 26

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Ham & Scramble Eggs

Potato Pancakes

Tomato Juice

Muffins

Orange

Milk

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BBQ Turkey Burger

Tater Tots

Vegetable Medley

Bun

Fresh Fruit

Milk

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Chicken Drummies

Scalloped Potatoes

Yellow Beans

Bread

Fruit Cocktail

Milk

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Beef Stew

Cauliflower

Mixed Vegetables

Bread

Cake

Milk

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Roast Pork

Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

Squash

Bread

Hot Cinnamon Apples

Milk

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Fish Filet

Oven Fries

Broccoli

Bun

Ice Cream

Milk

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Chili

Baked Potato

Corn

Muffin

Peaches

Milk

11

Brats & Sauerkraut

Steamed Potatoes

Corn

Bread

Mixed Fruit

Milk

12

Turkey Pot Pie

Cauliflower

Mixed Vegetables

Bread

Peaches

Milk

13

Honey Baked Chicken

Rice Pilaf

Vegetable Medley

Bread

Mandarin Oranges

Milk

14

Roast Beef

Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

Mixed Vegetables

Bread

Applesauce

Milk

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Hamburger

Oven Fries

Baked Beans

Bun

Fresh Fruit

Milk

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Sausage Pierogis

Brussels Sprouts

Tossed Salad

Bread

Pineapple

Milk

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Meatloaf

Baked Potato

Mixed Beans

Bread

Fruit Crisp

Milk

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Potato Crusted Pollack

Creamed Potatoes

Peas

Bread

Plums

Milk

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BBQ Ribs

Baked Yams

Collard Greens

Bread

Peaches & Cream

Milk

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Bean & Ham Soup

Vegetable Medley

Tossed Salad

Corn Bread

Fresh Fruit

Milk

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Beef Tips

Noodles

Yellow Beans

Bread

Mixed Fruit

Milk

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Pulled Pork

Au Gratin Potatoes

Corn

Corn Bread

Chocolate Pudding

Milk

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Unstuffed GreenPeppers

Stewed Tomatoes

Carrots

Garlic Toast

Diced Apples

Milk

28

BBQ Chicken

Tater Salad

Cole Slaw

Rolls

Dessert

Milk

29

Baked Mac & Cheese

Spinach

Tossed Salad

Bread

Fresh Fruit

Milk

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

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Barryton Lilac Festival

4 7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 12:45 pm Bridge

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8:30 am Tai Chi 9:30 am Beginner Line Dance 10 am Card Recycling 11:30 am Celebrate June Birthdays with Metron 12:30 pm Chair Line Dance 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Craft 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis 5

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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 11:30 am Senior Project Fresh at Parkview 12:45 pm Bridge

12 8:30 am Tai Chi

9:30 am Beginner Line Dance 10 am Card Recycling 10:30 am Sr. Center Board Meeting

11:30 am Senior Project Fresh at Barryton Senior Building 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Popcorn & A Movie 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 12:45 pm Bridge

*Go Fishing Day!

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9:30 am Beginner Line Dance 10 am Card Recycling 12:30 pm Chair Line Dance 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Craft 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 12:45 pm Bridge

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8:30 am Tai Chi 9:30 am Beginner Line Dance 10 am Card Recycling 12:30 pm Chair Line Dance 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Craft 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

June 2018 Senior Center PULL OUT & PIN UP Daily Activities

EXERCISE Enhance Fitness: 7:30 & 8:30 am Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays Tai Chi: 8:30 am Tuesdays Tai Chi for Arthritis : 1:45 pm Tuesdays 1:45 pm Fridays

DANCE INSTRUCTION Beginning Line Dance: 9:30 am Tuesdays Advanced Line Dance: 9:30 am Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays Chair Line Dance: 12:30 pm Tuesdays CARD GAMES Bridge: 12:45 pm Mondays Euchre: 12:45 pm Tuesdays Wednesdays, & Fridays Pinochle: 12:45 pm Thursdays Mah Jongg 12:30 pm *Thursdays

OTHER ACTIVITIES Bingo 1 pm Every Friday Greeting Card Recycling: 10 am Tuesdays & Fridays Painting Group: 1:30 pm Thursdays Scrabble: 1:00 pm Thursdays

Monthly Support Groups & Clinics

Blind & Visually Impaired - 4th Wednesday

Miracle Ear -4th Wednesday

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance: call for appt.

Jenni Lynn’s Home Services Foot Clinic - 3rd Thursday *Please call (231)972-2884 to make an appointment

*Jenni Lynn’s Home Services Blood Pressure Clinic Every Friday

*10 am Every Wednesday

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Famous Jamous If you have a witty saying and would like to share, feel free to send to the center in care of Famous

Jamous. I will try my best to put them together and give you a little giggle in the process. Live to Laugh and Love to Laugh! Laughter is the best medicine!

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LOSING FACE

Finding one of her students making faces at others on the play ground,

Mrs. Smith stopped to gently reprove the child. Smiling sweetly, the Sunday School teacher said, “Bobby, When I was a child, I was told that if I made ugly faces, it would freeze and I would stay like that.” Bobby looked up and replied, “Well Mrs. Smith, you can’t say you

weren’t warned.”

~Courtesy of The Country Register of Florida~

Almond Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

2 cups almond milk

1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, hulled

\1/2 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Puree almond milk and strawberries in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl. Stir

chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract into the strawberry puree.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Lemon Roasted Asparagus

1 lb fresh asparagus , trimmed 1 lemon , thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)

2 cloves garlic , minced 1/2 tsp sea salt

2 tbsp parmesan , grated 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the asparagus, lemon slices, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, ground black pepper,

minced garlic, and parmesan cheese to the baking sheet and toss to evenly coat. Place in the oven and

roast for 8-10 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp on the outside and tender in the center.

June 2018

Live Life

Healthier & Happier...

Many adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities.

A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning, evidence-based program

designed to prevent falls and increase activity levels.

Fall classes for 2018!

Where: Mecosta County Senior Center

12954 80th Avenue

Mecosta, MI 49332

When: Beginning September 11

Ending October 30

Classes are every Thursday each week

From 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

For more information or to register call

Mecosta County Commission on Aging

(231) 972-2884

Return this form to:

Mecosta County Commission on Aging

12954 80th Avenue, Mecosta, MI 49332

Name:______________________________

Address:____________________________

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Township __________________________

Phone #____________________________

Trained Leaders will show you

life-style ideas, proven to

keep you as safe as possible,

while staying active.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

•View falls as controllable

•Set goals for increasing activity

•Make changes to reduce fall risks

•Move for strength & balance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

•Anyone concerned about falls

•Anyone interested in improving

balance, flexibility and strength

•Anyone who’s fallen in the past

•Anyone who’s restricted their

activities due to fear of falling

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls: This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance Copyright1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved.

Used and adapted by permission of Boston University A matter of Balance Lay Leader Model

June 2018

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®

9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling 2018 Medicare Changes Presentation

11 am Jenni Lynn’s Blood Pressure Clinic 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

2

Barryton Lilac Festival

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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Red Hat Society 12:45 pm Euchre

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12:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Pinochle 1 pm Scrabble 1:30 pm Paint Group

*National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!

8

7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling 10:30 am Music with Nathan 11 am Jenni Lynn’s Blood Pressure Clinic 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo with The Laurels 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

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7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9 am Advisory Board Meeting 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am

11 am American Senior Benefits Presentation 11:30 am Music with Mark & Mark 12:45 pm Euchre

14

9:30 am Art & Appetizers 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Pinochle 1 pm Scrabble 1 pm Art & Appetizers

15

7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling 11 am Jenni Lynn’s Blood Pressure Clinic 11:30 am Senior Project Fresh at Mecosta Senior Center 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

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20 Senior Enrichment Day

7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am 12:45 pm Euchre

21 8 am Health Conference (Registration)

10 am Jenni Lynn’s Foot Clinic (by appointment only) 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Pinochle 1 pm Scrabble 1:30 pm Paint Group

*First Day of Summer!

22

7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling 11 am Jenni Lynn’s Blood Pressure Clinic 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

23

27 Miracle Ear

7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am 12:45 pm Euchre

1 pm Blind & Visually Impaired Meeting

28

11:30 am Senior Center Picnic Music with Steve Tryoyer 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:45 pm Pinochle 1 pm Scrabble 1:30 pm Paint Group

29 7:30 & 8:30 am EnhanceFitness®

9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling 11 am Jenni Lynn’s Blood Pressure Clinic 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo with Royal View 1:45 pm Tai Chi for Arthritis

30

June 2018 Senior Center PULL OUT & PIN UP

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Tai Chi for Arthritis: Prevention is better than cure, so come focus on

preventing illness, strengthening your health and

improving your wellness.

Tai Chi for Arthritis is a special program created in 1997

by Dr. Lam and medical experts,

to improve arthritic conditions and balance.

Come learn the 12 movements of Tai Chi for Arthritis, from our Sun style trained Instructor.

Tuesdays & Fridays 1:45 pm at Mecosta County Senior Center

12954 80th Ave., Mecosta For further information call Shawn at 231-972-2884

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Spring has sprung...

That usually means garage sales, cleaning

closets, basements, nooks & crannies. What do you do with all the useful stuff

you just don’t want anymore?

Bring it to the Senior Center!

The drop off tent is up so all you have to do is bring all your unwanted gently used

items and drop them off in our tent!

Please no shoes, magazines, electronics, Christmas Trees or items that do not work!

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Music with Mark & Mark!

Wednesday June 13, 2018 11:30 am at the

Mecosta County Senior Center

These entertainers can be obtained through the Wheatland Music Organization

call (989) 967-8879 for more information

American Senior Benefits

Matt Revord & Kris Swaffer will present Changes with Medicare for 2018 and which plan works best for

each individual situation.

Wednesday June 13, 2018

11 am Class size is limited so please call (231)972-2884 to reserve your seat!

June 2018

Medicare 2018 Updates & Plan Changes

Adam Spedoske will be at the Mecosta County Senior Center Friday June 1, 2018 At 10 am

This presentation will update you on 2018 Medicare Changes, changes to Medicare Advantage Plans, what Medicare parts A, B, C and D covers along with the

basics on how Medicare Supplement Plans & Medicare Advantage Plans work with the changes due to the

Affordable Care Act, and the increasing premiums on BCBS Medicare.

Space is limited so call to reserve a seat at (231)972-2884. If you are unable to make this presentation call Beth at the above number for more information.

Want to Travel….. But don’t want to drive?

Travel with us!

Senior Center Travel Itinerary:

June 9-17, 2018 UP, OVER, DOWN and BACK

June 15, 2018 Little River Casino Trip

July 23-26, 2018 Mystery Trip

August 6-9, 2018 The Amana Colonies

August 17, 2018 Little River Casino Trip

September 6-13, 2018 The 29th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival

October 19, 2018 Little River Casino Trip

October 23-28, 2018 Trains of West Virginia, A Fall Foliage Adventure

November 29 - December 4th A Capital Christmas

If you haven’t seen a flyer or you need more information please contact Dawn at (231)972-2884

June 2018

BREAKFAST... Mecosta County Senior Center

12954 80th Ave., Mecosta

Congregate Meals Program will be offering

BREAKFAST every Wednesday from,

8:30am - 10:30am

YOUR CHOICE OF:

Hard Boiled Eggs Sliced Ham (cold)

Bagel or Muffin

Yogurt & Fruit

Coffee/Milk

Free Will Donation�

It’s Our Annual Senior Center Picnic

Thursday June 28, 2018 at 11:30 am

Steve Troyer will be here to entertain us!

We will have all the fixings for lunch! Please bring a DESSERT to share!

We hope to see you at the Pavilion!

(if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we will have lunch in the dining room)

Rain or Shine!

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SENIOR PROJECT FRESH

Thanks to proper processing & high usage

of last years coupons, we have been

awarded ADDITIONAL coupons this year!

REQUIRED CLASS & coupon distribution dates: 11:30am June 11th: Parkview Hi-Rise Building, Big Rapids

11:30am June 12th: Senior Building, Barryton

11:30am June 15th: Senior Center, Mecosta

2018 MICHIGAN Senior Project

FRESH/Market FRESH:

You are eligible to receive $20 in FREE COUPONS,

accepted at participating Farmer’s Markets to purchase Michigan grown produce,

IF YOU ARE:

- 60 Years of Age or Older

- Live in Mecosta County

- Your Income is Under $22,311.00 for one person $30,044.00 for two people

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Please note: Only one person per form. Feel free to duplicate for a friend! Your cancelled check is your receipt. No confirmation will be mailed. There will be no refunds.

Liability Waiver & Photo Release Form For Senior Enrichment Day June 20, 2018

I grant to Senior Enrichment Day, its representatives the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with Senior Enrichment Day. I authorize Senior Enrichment Day, its assignees and transferees to, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that Senior Enrichment Day may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

This agreement releases Senior Enrichment Day & Affiliates from all liability relating to injuries that may occur June 20, 2018 during Senior Enrichment Day activities. By signing this agreement I agree to hold Senior Enrichment Day & Affiliates entirely free from any liability, including financial responsibility for injuries incurred, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence. I also acknowledge the risks involved in attending Senior Enrichment Day. These include but are not limited to falls. I am participating voluntarily and all risks have been made clear to me. Additionally, I do not have any conditions that will increase my likelihood of experiencing injuries while engaging in this activity. By signing below I forfeit all right to bring a suit against Senior Enrichment Day & Affiliates for any reason. In return, I will also make every effort to obey safety precautions as listed in writing and as explained to me verbally. I will ask for clarification when needed. I have read and fully understand and agree to the above terms.

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Month Day Year (Information on this form is used only for securing funding for sponsoring this event each year)

Make checks payable to: Senior Day Mail to: Mecosta County Commission on Aging

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www.seniorenrichmentday.com

Wednesday June 20, 2018 At the Big Rapids High School

Sign up by June 13, 2018 Cost for the conference (includes lunch) is $12 and must be paid with registration.

(Some classes may require an additional fee to help pay for materials. This will be collected at the class.

Please see individual description for details so you can be prepared.)

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