senior of the month

Senior of the Month By RICK RUDDEN

[email protected]

Be it cooking or life, Shirley Olson, Menominee, has long

had the recipe for success.

For 11 years, starting in the 1970s, she was the second

cook for the Menominee School District. The district

kitchen, located in the high school, prepared food for all

schools in the district.

“It was the best part-time job I ever had. I am a very good cook and baker,” she said.

She was running a catering business in the area when the head cook called her and asked her to fill in

temporarily while the second cook was dealing with medical issues. Eleven years later Shirley was still

cooking away.

She loved “just working with the children, the kids, they were all so great. Some students would help us

in the kitchen, and they were all special. All the cooks got along,” she said.

The job included attending weeklong workshops in both the U.P. and downstate, including Northern

Michigan University and Michigan State University, to learn about volume cooking and nutrition.

Her love for cooking has grown over the years, to the point where she now has close to 50 cookbooks.

“And I did use them,” she said.

Now, with eye troubles, she doesn’t cook so much and has passed many of the cookbooks onto a daugh-

ter and daughter-in-law.

She usually does a bit of cooking on weekends, but gets her meals Monday through Friday at the Me-

nominee Senior Center. “The food is great,” she said.

She was also a big crafts person, including being a teacher, in her life. She takes part in crafts day at the

center, but needs some help due to her eye troubles.

She has many favorite memories. Perhaps her favorite is when her husband owned horses. They did

horseback riding, snowmobiling and three-wheeling. She also loved to dance with family and friends.

Talk of polkas and the jitterbug still brings a twinkle to her eyes.

She lives in the Bridgeview Apartments. Born in Marinette, she left the area after high school and re-

turned five years later. She married in 1954 and had five children. She married again in 1970 to Obrey.

She credits her son, Dan, with being a great help driving her around and running errands.

She’s a big fan of the senior center transportation bus, and uses it a lot to get back and forth to the cen-

ter and around town.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2016 | Vol 3. No. 10

The Monthly Newsletter is published once a month at 507 1st Ave N., Escanaba, Michigan 49829

MDSCAA SENIOR SERVICES

October 2016 Newsletter

Seniors wishing to receive a meal at their senior

center should call at least one business day ahead:

ESCANABA SENIOR CENTER

(906) 786-8850

GLADSTONE SENIOR CENTER

(906) 428-2201 (including

Rapid River Senior Center; open

Mon and Wed)

HERMANSVILLE SENIOR CENTER

(906) 498-7736

MANISTIQUE NUTRITION SITE

(906) 341-5085

MENOMINEE SENIOR CENTER

(906) 863-3256

MID-COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

(906) 753-6986

ROCK SENIOR CENTER

(906) 356-6420 (closed Fridays)

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All meals served with milk. Bread won’t be served with pasta,

rice or stuffing. Suggested donation $3 per person. Menu modifications

may be necessary at times. OCT. 2016

3

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT

SAUCE; ITALIAN VEG;

COLESLAW

APPLESAUCE

4

SALISBURY STEAK

MASHED POTATOES

GREEN BEANS

FRUITED GELATIN

5

PORK CASSEROLE

PEA & CHEESE SALAD

COOK’S CHOICE VEG

DICED PEACHES

6 STUFFED TOMATO

COPPER PENNY SALAD

MUFFIN

CRANBERRY GELATIN

7 BOILED DINNER WITH

HAM, POTATOES,

CARROT, CABBAGE

MANDARIN ORANGE

17

SLOPPY JOE ON BUN

MACARONI & CHEESE

CORN

FRUIT

18

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

EGG SALAD SANDWICH

SALAD

FRUIT

19

TURKEY SLICE

MASHED POTATOES

BABY CARROTS

FRESH FRUIT

20

BEEF

SWEET POTATOES

GARDEN SALAD

TROPICAL FRUIT

21 CHICKEN ALFREDO

MIXED VEGETABLES

SPINACH SALAD

APPLE

10

BEEF STEAK

CHEESY POTATOES

CALIFORNIA BLEND

PEARS

11

BEEF STROGANOFF

ASPARAGUS

BEETS

APRICOTS

12

LASAGNA

GARLIC BREAD

CAESAR’S SALAD

FRUIT CRISP

13

CHILI

CORNBREAD

COPPER PENNY SALAD

FRESH FRUIT

14 CHICKEN BREAST/

SAUCE

GARDEN RICE

BABY CARROTS

SALAD; MIXED FRUIT

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

24

FISH PATTY SANDWICH

OVEN POTATOES

BAKED BEANS

FRUIT CUP

25

CHICKEN FINGER

SLIDERS

POTATO WEDGES

GREEN BEANS

MANDARIN SALAD

26

BACON PORK

CHOPPETTE

DICED POTATOES

PEAS

PINEAPPLE

27

BEEF STEW

BISCUIT

COLESLAW

PUDDING

28

DINNER FRANK

MAC & CHEESE

CALICO BEANS

BROCCOLI; ORANGE

31

PARMESAN CHICKEN

BREAST W/PASTA

BROCCOLI; FRUIT CUP;

BREADSTICK

NUTRITION AND YOU



Escanaba Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Happy fall y’all! I would like to introduce myself.

My name is Lydia LaPalm and I am the new Esca-

naba Senior Center Administrator. I have been

with Community Action Agency for seven years,

working in Personal Care. My husband Mark and I

have been married for 31 years and have two

boys, ages 22 and 19, one attending CMU and

the other NMU. We also have a cat named Reggie.

I am excited to be part of the fun here at the Sen-

ior Center. If you have any suggestions, please let

me know.

I trained in September to become a MMAP Coun-

selor, so don’t forget Open Enrollment for Medi-

care Part D (Prescription Plans) begins Oct. 15

and continues through Dec. 7. Contact your local

MMAP Counselor or call 2-1-1 and request a

counselor to help you review your plan and make

sure it’s providing you with the correct services at

a premium you can afford.

Blue Cross Blue Shield has also released informa-

tion for Legacy Plan C holders about its new rates.

You may also be eligible for a $40-125 subsidy to

help cover the monthly premiums. Subsidy appli-

cations may be acquired from a MMAP Counselor

after Oct. 1. Funds are limited, and we highly en-

courage you to apply early for this subsidy.

Don’t forget to recertify for senior commodities

Oct. 1-15. You will need to bring income proof (no

bank statements) that you are eligible for the

commodity program. Call 786-8850 to make an

appointment.

The Bonifas Fine Arts Center has Senior Art Pro-

ject classes 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 25. Classes

this month are wood burning, November is cro-

chet and December is paper crafting. There is a

fee. Call to register 786-3833.

Activities are listed in this newsletter, so please

make sure you look through the newsletter for

something you might be interested in.

-- Lydia

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

10

Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

11

Center Bingo 1-3 Escanaba Bridge 1-3 Perronville Birthday

12

Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

Tai Chi 1:00-200

13

Open Bridge 10 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

Ford River Birthday

14

17


18

Center Bingo 1-3

19


Tia Chi 1:00-2:00

20

Open Bridge 10


Monthly Commodities

21

24


25

Center Bingo 1-3 Escanaba Bridge 1-3

26 Bake Sale


Tia Chi 1:00-2:00

Escanaba Birthday Bark River Birthday

27


28

Escanaba Senior Center ACTIVITIES for

October MDS Community Action Agency (906) 786-8850

Activities are subject to

change with little or no

notice. Please call the

Center at 786-8850 to

verify if activity will

take place as planned

and for any new

activities.

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Halloween Party 11


Halloween Party—

Prize for best cos-

tume!

3

Foot Clinic 9:00-11:30


4

Center Bingo 1-3

5

Crafts 10-12

Flu Clinic 12:30-3:30

Line Dancing 12:45-

2:30

Tai Chi 1-2

6


7

Senior Center

Bake Sale

Wednesday

Oct. 26 Before and during lunch

hour. Proceeds benefit

Center projects and

activities.

CAA Adult Day Services needs old

greeting cards and magazines. Pic-

tures on the cards are used for craft

activities and magazines are shred-

ded for Lakestate Industries fire

starters. Keep cards or magazines

whole. Cards may be dropped at

Adult Day Services, Gary Abraham-

son Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635

1st Ave. S., or at the Escanaba Sen-

ior Center. If you have any ques-

tions, contact Jaime at 789-2886.




Bridge Escanaba Club 2nd/4th Tuesday

1-3 p.m.

Open Bridge Thursdays at 10

Craft Class

Wednesday,

Oct. 5, 10-noon

Boot Skootin’ Fun Line Dancing Line Dancing meets every Monday, Wednesday and

Thursday from 12:45-2:30 p.m. Join the dancers and

learn new dances, and im-

prove all those dances you

may have learned through

the years. If you haven’t

been with our group yet, but

would like to join, call us and

we’ll hook you up!

Greeting Cards The Senior Center has a great

selection of greeting cards for

all your needs.

Suggested donation 50¢ each Can’t get out? Have your meal

driver ask for a selection and we’ll be

happy to help you “shop at home”!

Satellite Center Birthday Parties

Tuesday, Oct. 11 ............................. Perronville

Thursday, Oct, 13 ............................. Ford River

Wednesday, Oct. 26 ........................ Bark River

Escanaba Senior Center

Birthday Party Wednesday,

Oct. 26

Gathering 11 a.m.

Lunch noon

Congratulations to ALL of our

Seniors on their

Birthdays this Month Join us for a great lunch,

50/50 and door prizes!

Call the Center to

reserve a seat

786-8850

Super One Slips

Our Senior Center collects Super One Slips as a fund-

raiser. We are one of a very few organizations that are

taking advantage of this great way to help Seniors. Funds

received through the Super One Slips help build pro-

grams and activities at the center. If you are home-

bound, you may send the slips in with your driver.

Commodities Distribution

Monthly Distributions:

Oct. 20

10-11 a.m.

MUST RENEW CARD

Oct. 1-15

Next Quarterly Delivery:

9-noon Dec. 9

Re-Registration begins

Oct. 1-15

ALL DISTRIBUTIONS AT

FAIRGROUNDS.

CHANGES WILL BE

ANNOUNCED IN

LOCAL MEDIA

Please call 786-8850

to make an

appointment to renew

your Commodities

Cards.

2016 DISTRIBUTION DATES:

(new fiscal year starts in October)




DATA Bus Offer and Commodities

Delta Area Transit Authority will deliver monthly com-

modities boxes for seniors. If you are interested, space

is limited — first come, first serve. Call 786-8850 to be

put on the list. Cost $1 per box, paid to driver, in city

limits. If you are already on our list, there is no need to

call each month.

Bark River Commodities

If you are a senior and eligible for monthly commodi-

ties, we are now offering delivery to the Bark River Sen-

ior Center. The truck’s estimated time of arrival is

12:30 ET. If you haven’t already signed up for this dis-

tribution, please give us a call at 786-8850. Delivery

date is the same as on the main calendar.

Foot Clinic Monday, Oct., 3

9-11:30 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse

Safe and hygienic

Escanaba Senior Center

Call 786-8850 to make your

appointment today.

Cost $12 — bring your own towel.

Waiver must be signed to receive foot care

Exercise Classes

Tai Chi Classes

Wednesdays 1 p.m. No cost

Our Library

Misses You! The Senior Center has a Free

Lending library and we miss you! Come on over to check

out your favorite author, mystery or any other genre of

book. We have at least 1,000 books, along with hun-

dreds of videos and several puzzles.

Need one? Take a few. Have some to share? Drop them

off, and we’ll make sure they find a home.

Sit & Be Fit Classes

Mondays at 11. No cost.

Registration recommended.

RESERVATION PHONE

NUMBER: 786-8850

Join us Every Tuesday for community bingo,

starting at 1 p.m.

Flu Clinic Wednesday, Oct. 5,

12:30-3 p.m.

Walgreens Pharmacy staff members will visit

the center to administer flu shots in the

former Council Chamber Room. Bring your

insurance information with you for billing.

Please call 786-8850 to

reserve your shot.

Cold Sauerkraut Salad 1 can (27 oz.) sauerkraut, undrained

1 large green pepper, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 cup celery, finely chopped

1 jar (2 oz.) sliced pimiento, drained

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and

chill overnight. Drain before serving. Serve as a side

dish or use as a relish on hot dogs or sandwiches.

10-12 servings. Nutritional Facts: 1/2 cup: 164 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0mg choles-

terol, 520g sodium, 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.




Find us on Facebook!

AARP Webinar on Family Caregiving included a

little humor.

at the Park

August Birthday Celebration!

Gladstone Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Bingo Public bingo is avail-

able every Thursday

afternoon at the Glad-

stone Senior Center to

benefit center activi-

ties. It’s open to all

over 18.

Balls tickets go on sale

at 12:05 p.m. and Early Birds start at 1. All funds

raised help purchase items for the center. Many

seniors have taken two organized trips with financial

help from bingo funds.

Plan on coming and joining in on some fun — and

maybe even win some money for yourself!

Hope to see you! You can also call 428-2201 the day before and sign

up for lunch, which is served at 11:30.

Events Oct. 12 Evening Meal 5

Oct. 19 Friends of DATA 10:45

Oct. 19 Brunch 11:30

Flu Shots 12:30-3:30

Foot Clinic 1-3

Oct. 25 B-day/Halloween 11:30

NOTE: Renewal application for CSFP Senior

Commodities need to be completed and in

by Oct. 31.

We will be at the manors

Friday, Oct. 7

Bayview 10-11 a.m.

Fairview 11:15-12:15 p.m.

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Call 786-6229 or stop by Harbor Tower110 S. 5th St., Escanaba, MI 49829David LaCosse, Executive Director

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Call Gayle @ 906.789.2268

to schedule a tour

501 South Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI


October 2016


We will be having

Brunch Oct. 19

11:30

Cup Cake Walk!

Get your tickets and play the games!

Just clowning around!

Thank you to the young carnies

that ran the games!

Coming in November Four Shillings Short: Rooted in Celtic and American folk, inspired by In-

dian Raga and Ethnic idioms; a diverse and inventive Traditional Music Experience.

Four Shillings Short is a husband/wife duo of Aodh Og O’Taumama from Cork, Ireland, and

Chirsty Martin from California, have been performing together since 1995. They tour in the

U.S. and Ireland, are independent folk artists with 12 recordings, perform 150 concerts a

year and live as troubadours of old traveling from town to town performing at music festivals,

theatres and performing arts centers, folk and historic societies, libraries, museums and

schools. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2-4 p.m., at our center. Donations at the door.

Casual evening meal

Oct. 12

5 p.m.




FOOT CLINIC Wednesday, Oct. 19 by

appointment only

$12.50 and bring your

own towel

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Gladstone Senior Center Activities for

October Part of the MDS Community Action Agency (906) 428-2201

October Birthday

Dinner... …is set for Tuesday, October 25.

Reservations must be in by 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 21 (call 428-2201). We will also be doing

50/50 and bingo chips. Prizes and fun! Please

join us (no matter when your birthday is) and

celebrate all of our September birthdays.

3

Sit N Be Fit 10-10:45

Painting 12:30

Hand & Foot noon

Cribbage noon

4

Card Making 12:30

500 Cards 12:30

Evening Bingo 6:45

5


Pinochle 12:30

6

Tai Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Center Bingo 1-4

7

Line Dance 10-11

Hand & Foot 12:30

17


Painting 12:30

Hand & Foot noon

Cribbage noon

18

Card Making 12:30

500 Cards 12:30

Evening Bingo 6:45

19


Pinochle 12:30

Brunch 11:30

Flu shot clinic 12:30-3

Foot Clinic 1-3

20

Tai Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Center Bingo 1-4

21

Line Dance 10-11

Hand & Foot 12:30

24


Painting 12:30

Hand & Foot noon

Cribbage noon

25

Card Making 12:30

500 Cards 12:30

B-Day Lunch 11:30

Evening Bingo 6:45

26


Pinochle 12:30

27

Tai Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Center Bingo 1-4

28

Line Dance 10-11

Hand & Foot 12:30

30


Painting 12:30

Hand & Foot noon

Cribbage noon

31

Card Making 12:30

500 Cards 12:30

Evening Bingo 6:45

10


Painting 12:30

Hand & Foot noon

Cribbage noon

11

Card Making 12:30

500 Cards 12:30

Evening Bingo 6:45

12


Pinochle 12:30

Evening Meal 5 p.m.

13

Tai Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Center Bingo 1-4

14

Line Dance 10-11

Hand & Foot 12:30

BLOOD

PRESSURE

SCREENING

The Center is

offering blood pressure

screening 11 to noon

Wednesday, Oct. 12


Gladstone Senior Citizens Corporation Upcoming events:

Our Seniors Helping Seniors Concert Sept. 24 was a success. The paper products will be distributed to senior citizens

in the community taking part in the next food commodities distribution.

October events include a color tour Oct. 5. We will depart from the American Legion parking lot, traveling to Manistique

and Christmas. Our fall fund-raising dinner is scheduled for Oct. 15. Exercise classes are in full swing. Please look for

information at the center.

Check out our library. A vast selection of books, some in large print, are available for you reading pleasure. The library

also features a puzzle table.

Get a free lunch just for signing up to become a new member of the corporation. You will receive a coupon once your

membership is complete.

Check out our exercise programs.

BINGO: Four weeks of bingo in October (4, 11, 18 and 25). Volunteers will provide cookies for the players Oct. 18. Bon-nie Marenger is chairperson for bingo and is seeking more volunteers to work alternate nights. Volunteers make the

Corporation what it is.

The Gladstone Senior Citizens Nonprofit Corporation owns the Senior Center building. Community Action Agency rents

the building and provides services at the center. People do not need to be members of the corporation to attend func-tions or receive services from Community Action Agency. To receive services, or to reserve or cancel meals, phone the

center, 428-2201.To rent building or inquire about other corporation events, phone 420-2730.

Corporation phone: 420-2730 Corporation mail: PO Box 211, Gladstone, MI 49837

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TTY: 7-1-1

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Menominee Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come closer, I won’t bite. Muhuahahha. As you can

tell, I love Halloween. It is a fun time of year that we

all can play dress-up and pretend to be anyone we

want to be. I encourage all of you to participate in this

fun time of year and have fun with it. At our center,

we will do our best to create a freaky-fun environment

for you to enjoy.

We will start out October with recertifying everyone

for the monthly CSFP commodity program. It’s an an-

nual chore. We will need to know your name, address,

date of birth, Social Security number, and proof of

monthly income for the entire household. Proof of in-

come, even if it is just Social Security, is still needed

to determine your GROSS income before deductions.

Your bank statement does not show GROSS income,

only net. Please bring your Social Security statement

or SSA-1099 form to show us proof. Also, if you pay

for your Part D premium, we need to know that, too,

because that could affect your eligibility. Your income

will determine if you are eligible or not. We will be set-

ting aside time the first week in October for you to be

recertified. If you do not recertify by the Oct. 18 distri-

bution, you may not be eligible to pick up your box.

On Oct. 12, CJ’s Glass will be here to teach a craft

called “Bevel Whimsy.” This is a glass-on-glass tech-

nique using mosaic pieces to create a one-of-a-kind

art piece. Cost is $25 per person. Please sign up in

advance by calling the center.

The month of October is also a busy time for another

scary subject -- Medicare! Yes, this time of year is set

aside for open enrollment into Medicare Advantage

plans and Part D drug plans. This means, from Oct.

15 through Dec. 7, you can compare, review and

change plans. As a MMAP counselor, I can help you

review your current Medicare coverage and see what

if any changes are coming for 2017. A quick glance

can help you save money and help you understand

your coverage. Medicare has many rules and guide-

lines to follow, and I can help you navigate the sys-

tem. I require you to set up an appointment with me,

though, so I may have time to assist you. You can call

the center and set up an appointment with Kathy or

myself.

The kids are back in school, and winter is coming.

That also means that flu season is right around the

corner. The Delta/Menominee District Health Depart-

ment will host its annual Flu Shot Clinic at our center

Oct. 20. They will begin at 8:30 a.m. and take a break

for lunch and then return from 1-2 p.m. Please call

the center to schedule your appointment. You will

need to bring with you your Medicare Cards as the flu

shot is a benefit of your Medicare part B.

Although Halloween is on a Monday this year, we are

going to celebrate it on Friday, Oct. 28. Our party will

begin about 11:30 a.m. We encourage you to come in

a costume. We will let you vote for “best costume”

and award a prize for the lucky winner. In addition,

anyone who comes in a costume (fall sweatshirts do

not count) will receive a door prize ticket for a chance

to win a creepy prize. Seating is limited, so sign up in

advance.

I am looking forward to the holiday season. It will be a

time of fun and friendship. We will have a Thanksgiv-

ing Dinner and Christmas Party. Remember that we

do have a bus to bring you to these events. It will

save on parking, and driving in poor weather is never

fun. Remember to call at least a day in advance for

your ride as slots get filled quickly.

I shall bid you farewell for now. Hope you stop by and

join us for a bite! Muhuahhaha. Of dinner of course.

Until next month….Stay spooky!

-Renelle

CAA Menominee

Senior Center 905 10th St.

Menominee, MI 49858

PHONE: (906) 863-2158




Center Ongoing Daily Activities

Mondays: Exercise Class 9 a.m.*

Tuesdays: Line Dancing 10 a.m.

Wednesdays: Card Playing 1 p.m.

Thursdays: Exercise Class 10:15 a.m.*

Fridays: Duplicate Bridge 10 a.m.

*Exercise class led by Silver Sneakers

Menominee Senior Center Bus Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please call at least a day in advance to schedule

your bus ride

Foot Clinic A local nurse will soak your feet, trim your nails,

and do an overall health inspection of your

“tootsies” Monday, Oct. 17. Cost is $12 per per-

son. Please bring your own

towel. Appointments are

necessary. Call the center

at (906) 863-2158 to

schedule your appoint-

ment. A waiver must be signed ahead of time.

WELCOME SILVER SNEAKERS PROGRAM! Our exercise classes are being updated a bit. We

have welcomed Silver Sneakers to our center. The

structured exercise program uses various ways to

build muscle, promote endurance and is clinically

proven to help with balance. This class is taught by

a licensed instructor 9 a.m. Mondays and 10:15

a.m. Thursdays. For those of you who have a Medi-

care Advantage plan in place, your insurance may

cover your class fee. Otherwise, all are welcome to

attend, but we ask for a $2 donation per class.

You will be asked to fill out basic paperwork, includ-

ing a health waiver. All are welcome .

SPECIAL NOTE: For those of you who like the original

exercise teachings of Geri and Donna, you are wel-

come to join Geri and the group Wednesdays at

Bridgeview in its Community Room from 10-10:30

a.m. Please park in the side parking lots at Bridge-

view. Parking in the circle is reserved for their resi-

dents.

So, now you have three options to exercise per

week!

“Bevel Whimsy” Glass Craft

Sponsored by CJ’s Glass

Studio, 9 a.m. Oct. 12

Learn how to create a one of a

kind glass on glass piece. You

will design and create this piece

using glass mosaics with the as-

sistance of a glass craftsman.

This piece can be hung in a win-

dow or would make a great holiday gift for

someone. Cost is $25 per craft. Please reg-ister in advance by calling the center so we may prepare for this class.

Movie Day

12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25

Showing:

“Now You See Me 2”

Free popcorn, candy and soda.

COMMODITY RECERTIFICATION Oct. 3-7 will be recertification time for anyone who

receives (or would like to receive) the monthly CSFP

food distribution. If you would like to receive the

monthly box of food, please recertify by coming to

the center and register with Kathy or Renelle.

Information we need to recertify: name, address,

date of birth, Social Security number and proof of

monthly income for anyone in the household. Proof

of income includes pensions, annuities, Social Secu-

rity, rental income, or any steady money received as

income.

You must show proof of gross and net income. Your

bank statement is not accurate proof of income as it

does not show gross income. You will need your So-

cial Security 1099 form or a letter from Social Secu-

rity that shows your monthly benefits. Only seniors

age 60 and older may receive the monthly CSFP

box.

Household Income guideline limits:

1 person ............................... $1,287 total per month

2 people ................................ $1,736 total per month


Menominee CSFP Program Update CSFP commodity distribution in Menominee

County is taking place every month. Our center will

be back on schedule for every third Tuesday of

each month. The next distribution for Menominee

Senior Center is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues-

day, Oct. 18. Note: YOU MUST RECERTIFY BY Oct.

18. (For CSFP you must be age 60 and over and

within income guidelines. You will need to certify

with the center to qualify.)

Note: Each center has its own dates/times for

CSFP distribution. Contact your local center for

more details about the CSFP program.

Menominee TEFAP Food Distribution

Next quarterly TEFAP distribution at the Menomi-

nee Senior Center is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 9

from 8-11 a.m.

You automatically qualify for this commodity dis-

tribution if you are enrolled in the CSFP commod-

ity program.

If you are interested in quarterly TEFAP commodi-

ties distribution, contact your local center to see if

you qualify. Anyone over 18 who is a Michigan

resident and falls within the income guidelines is

eligible.

Note: Each center has its own dates/times for TE-

FAP distribution. Contact your local center for

more details TEFAP or go to www.mdscaa.org

Please bring your CSFP box back to the next monthly distribution.

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MEDICARE MINUTES

Renelle Betters

MMAP Counselor

Phone: (906) 863-2158

Every year, Medicare beneficiaries are allowed to

compare and if need be change their Medicare Ad-

vantage Plans and also Part D drug plans. This

event is called the “Open Enrollment Period”. Bene-

ficiaries have from October 15th through December

7th to compare and enroll into new plans. These

new plans will begin on January 1, 2017.

Plans can change from year to year as far as cover-

age of drugs, and also premium costs. Information

about any changes to your current coverage should

have been mailed to you so that you are aware of

the changes for 2017. Some plans get discontinued

altogether. So, paying attention to the mail is very

important this time of year.

If you are fine with your current coverage, and you

don’t receive any information from your plan that

needs attention, then you don’t have to do any-

thing. The plan will renew you automatically.

For many of you though, a second look can save

you money in 2017. While your plan is good now, it

could change or you could save even more by just

switching pharmacies or even going mail order. I

can compare all of that for you and explain it to you.

If you would like me to assist you, please contact

the center and set up an appointment. You will be

asked to bring with you your red/white/blue Medi-

care card and a list of your current medications with

dosages. This enables me to do a personalized

search when comparing plans for you.

For those who are still struggling with the Blue

Cross Blue Shield Legacy issue, I can give you infor-

mation to help you shop around for other Medigap

plans. There could be some help for some of you if

you are eligible for the subsidy they are offering

with some plans. The starting date to apply for the

subsidy is Oct. 1. The deadline to apply for the sub-

sidy will be Dec. 15th. This subsidy money will only

be available until it runs out. They are so far going

to accept applications online, via phone, or by

printed paper. Please contact me for an appoint-

ment if you would like to know more about these

issues.

Creating Confident

Caregivers Workshop

Creating Confident Caregivers is a

new program in select regions of

Michigan for family caregivers of

persons with dementia or memory loss. It is a six-

session workshop led by trained dementia care spe-

cialists. This university tested program provides par-

ticipants with information, skills, and attitudes to

manage stress and increase their effectiveness as a

caregiver.

Creating Confident Caregivers is once again avail-

able in Menominee through a federal grant from the

U.S. Administration on Aging to the Michigan Office

of Services to the Aging and U.P. Area Agency on Ag-

ing/UPCAP. There is no charge for these sessions

and all materials are provided. In addition, Respite

care while attending the sessions may be available

through participating agencies while caregivers at-

tend the workshop.

The next Creating Confident Caregivers workshop

starts Nov. 2nd in Menominee. If you are interested

in participating in this workshop, please contact UP-

CAP at 1-800-305-8137. You can also visit UPCAP

on the web at www.upcap.org.

The information you need to apply for the subsidy

includes a copy of your current Medigap card, proof

of income, and proof that you live in Michigan such

as a driver’s license or state ID as this is for Michi-

gan residents only. They will review your application

and ensure that your monthly income is within the

guidelines. This may take several weeks, but they

will notify you via mail if you qualify for the subsidy

or not. Contact me if you need assistance.

Household income guidelines for the

Medigap subsidy:

1 person ....................................................... $17,820

2 people ....................................................... $24,030

If you qualify, here is what your

monthly subsidy could be:

Age 65-75 ............................................................ $40

Over age 75 ......................................................... $65

Under age 65 with a disability ......................... $125




October Birthday List We try our best to include everyone who wants to

be recognized on her or his birthday. If you would

like your birthday included on our monthly birth-

day list, please fill out a registration form at the

center. If we have listed someone who is now cele-

brating their birthday in heaven, please let us

know.

Marie Ahearn, Wayne Allard, James Anderle, Lois

Barnes, Don W. Barstow, James Bauer, Mike

Baumler, Arlyss Bero, Barry Boesken, Diana Boye,

Jay Bressner, Keith Brevitz, Gus Buelteman, Helen

Carlson, Jean Chaltry, Lois Chaltry, Mary Lou

Collins, Doris Costello, Walter Crossman, Loretta

Dellisse, Nita Derocher, James Dessart, Harold

Doughtery, Lois Dumont, Laurie Eickmeyer, Nancy

Enderby, John & Mary Falk, Ben & Bill Fernstrum,

Alvina Foley, Don Hass, Dolores Henderson, Gloria

Henry, Pat Herrild, Regis Hofer, Grergory Hounsell,

Dawn Hruska, Bertil Johnson, Bev Johnson, Marlea

Johnson, Harriet Jones, Mairan Kama, Judy Kamin,

Herbert Kamine, Louise Kudlicki, Pat LaCanne,

Ken Landree, Karen Larsen, Len Leonhardt, Elaine

Lewis, Karen Loren, Wayne Louis, Regina

Majkrzak, Sharon Marcin, Michael McDonald,

Delores Menacher, Mary Miron, Linda Nerat, Judee

Palladeau, Meryldine Peterson, Pat Picard, Ron

Plemel, Floyd Plude, William Polaski, Nancy Po-

lasky, David Polzin, Gerald Reiswitz, Jean Rodgers,

Cathy Romstad, Utela Salewsky, Joyce Schick, Bur

Schuring, Cathy Shannon, Alice Shaver, Cleo Tho-

mas, Donna Thoune, Eleanor Tupper, Laura Valcq,

Al Vermillion Sr., Elise Wazniak, Mary Jo Wenner-

gren, Donna Winger, Sherry Wozniak, George

Young, Tom Zeratsky.

Monthly Birthday Party and Salad Bar This month’s party is set for Wednesday, Oct. 19,

with salad bar opening at 11:30 a.m. We will be

serving a turkey dinner.

Anyone attending the party who has a birthday this

month will have the option of having her or his

photo taken for a birthday card. Also, you will re-

ceive a free meal certificate good towards a future

lunch at our center.

Please remember to call at least a day in advance

for your meal registration. Please let us know if it is

your birthday this month when you call.

September Trivia Question/Answer:

What is the first day of fall also known as:

ANSWER: B.) Autumnal Equinox

October Trivia Question:

Actor Bela Lugosi played this famous Halloween

villain in a 1931 movie with the same name.

Name this villain/movie name.

ANSWER: _____________________________

Name: ________________________________

Phone: _______________________________

One entry per person please. You may drop off or

mail in your entry. Winner receives 2 free meal tick-

ets good for meals at our center. Drawing takes

place on the morning of the Monthly Birthday Party.

Halloween Party, Friday, Oct. 28

Dinner served at noon. Creepy,

crawly fun. Costume contests. Cost

is a suggested donation of $3 for

seniors 60 & over. Guests under 60

pay $7 per person.

Reservations required at least a day in advance. Call

the Menominee Senior Center if you will be attend-

ing-dead or alive. Muhuahahha

FLU SHOT CLINIC: Oct. 20, Menominee Senior

Cente. Call the center for your appointment time.

Intro to Windows 10 Computer Class Learn how to set it up, navigate between tools and

screens and how to customize all of it to your own

taste.

Class broken up into two sessions: Oct. 11 and Oct.

13, 1-4pm. Cost is

$25 per person. Call

the center to reserve

your seat. Class size is

limited.



CENTER SERVICES CONGREGATE MEALS: Noon meals are served Mondays through Fridays at the Center. Holidays and birthdays are celebrated with a lunch party. Seniors love this opportu-nity to get together, enjoy a delicious lunch and socialize.

Suggested donation is $3. Coupon books are available.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS: The Home Delivered Meal Program is designed to assist homebound seniors with their dietary needs. The meals are a blend of good taste and balanced nutrition. They are delivered to the homes of seniors who are not able to attend Congregate Meal

Sites.

The Home Delivered Meal Program provides meals each day of the week, if necessary. Normally, hot meals are delivered Monday through Friday with frozen dinners available for the weekend. Meals are delivered to the

homes of eligible participants by trained staff.

Suggested donation per meal is $3. Bridge Card is ac-cepted. Be sure to ask about our coupon program at your

senior center.

FOOD ASSISTANCE: The Community Action Agency pro-vides two commodity food programs — one offered monthly and the other quarterly. Call the center for in-come guidelines or to make an appointment to apply for

the program.

MEDICARE/MEDICAID ASSISTANCE: The Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) provides accurate, objective information and valuable assistance that will help Medicare recipients better understand benefits and

how to access them.

HELP WITH APPLICATIONS, FORMS: (Provided by appoint-ment only). Assistance with completing various tax forms, including homestead property and home heating tax credit, Bridge Card, etc. Also will assist in Weatherization

applications.

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES: Personal care services are provided to individuals who wish to remain in their homes and still have some independence. Clients are usually referred to the Senior Center following hospitali-zation for such things as setting up medication, groom-ing, bathing, hair care, dressing, transferring and light

housekeeping. However, family referral is encouraged.

HOMEMAKER AIDE SERVICES: Homemaker Aide Services are available to individuals 60 years of age and older who are living independently but are unable to care for their living environment like they used to. Homemaker Aide Services include light housekeeping and some meal preparation as needed. Referral can be by self, family, social services, or other agencies. Individuals receive homemaker aide services based on need, from once a

week to once a month.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (Hermansville, Menominee, Mid-County only): MDSCAA, in partnership with the De-partment of Transportation, provides busing service for all individuals regardless of age. Hours of operation vary at each center. Individuals are required to call their ride request in at least one complete business day prior to when they need a ride. Our vehicles are equipped with a

wheelchair lift. Call the center for ride schedule and fees.

CAA ADULT DAY SERVICES

Community Action Agency Adult Day Services is located

at the Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635

1st Ave. S., Escanaba. CAA Adult Day Services is an

adult activity center for individuals who have dementia

or Alzheimer’s disease. Our program is geared to meet

the needs of those who have a diagnosis of dementia.

Our fully-trained staff, led by Supervisor Jaime Roshak,

is patient, caring and loving. (We are also trained in first

aid and CPR.) Our program is also an important support

tool for caregivers, providing them with a much-needed

respite.

We offer an opportunity for positive interaction and so-

cialization for all participants. We offer snacks through-

out the day, a fully nutritious noon meal by the CAA de-

liverable meals program, music therapy featuring local

bands and vocalists, craft-making, opportunities to

reminiscence, walks outside, picnics, trips to the art

center, and many more wonderful activities.

We are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

(except for holidays).

We are a part of the senior services program of

MDSCAA. For more information contact our program at

(906) 789-2886. We are also on the CAA Web site

(mdscaa.org). Our e-mail address is adultdayser-

[email protected].

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING FOR CAREGIVERS

This meeting supports caregivers providing care for a

loved one or your parents. This group meets 2 p.m. the

second Tuesday of each month (except for December

when there is no meeting). Meetings take place at the

Gary Abrahamson Jr. Memory Care Center, 2635

1st Ave. S., Escanaba. You can check us out by simply

showing up for one of the meetings. You may also con-

tact CAA Adult Day Services, 789-2886.



Rock Senior Center Mon/Wed/Thu, 8-3, Tue 11-7

WOW! We have been busy! Please enjoy all the pic-

tures of our awesome activities at the Center -- and

come along to have some fun with us in

October! Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who

make this Center work. We couldn’t do it without

you. Happy October. -- Becky

Angels Among Us

Recognizing all the generous folks who

recently donated to the Center:

Dorothy and Don K, Dave M, Dean A, Shirley M,

Judy G, Helen L, Linda M, Lucy L, Judy G and all

who so generously donate to the Center.

Thank you to Judy Ranta for her donation to the

Center.

A big thanks to everyone who made the Rummage

Sale such a success! See the pictures!!

Special thanks for your time and effort to Dean A,

Gladys F, Judy G, Jean B, Helen L, Jim R, Cliff W,

Audrey S, Dorothy and Helen S. and Jean C --

We couldn’t do it without you. Thank You!

Corporation Dance

Oct. 9

1-5 p.m.

Rock Senior Center featuring

Angels & Outlaws Pain Management Classes are Back!

New class, new book!

A six-week course that meets once a

week and helps people living with chronic pain.

The course is provided by UPCAP.

It will meet 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 4 to Nov.

1, and finishes Thursday, Nov. 10.

Pre-registration is required! Please call

356-6420 for more information and to sign up!

Halloween Party! (& B-day)

Noon Wednesday, Oct. 26

Special Costume Contest!

Wear a costume and eat free! AND, get entered

for a fabulous prize. Spooky!

LABOR DAY FLOAT FUN! Check out the awesome float we put in the Rock La-

bor Day Parade. Thanks to all who rode the float and

threw candy. Special thanks to Howard Aalto for his

awesome truck! Thanks to Helen and Dorothy Sulli-

van, Donnie Broeders, Cliff Walimaa, Sonja Aalto,

Bob Dennis, Ann Simpkins, and Tom Carey for being

on the float!

The Center’s entry for the Rock Labor Day Parade. Tom Carey, Ann Simpkins

and Cliff Walimaa are ready for the parade! Don Broeders, Helen & Dorothy

Sullivan wave!




Our First Every Tea Party Beautiful hats, outfits, & tables and loads of food

prepared by our English visitors—what a tea party!

Lovely ladies in

dresses and hats

Yummy

English

Foods


October Activities

OCTOBER—SAVE THE DATES

TUES 10/4 ............ Pain Management Class, 1-3:30pm

and every Tuesday in October after that

SUN 10/9 ................................................ Corporation Dance

TUES 10/11 ................................... Bake Sale, 4-6 p.m.

TUES 10/11 ............................................... Game Night!

TUES 10/18 ............................... Spin the Wheel 6 p.m.

WED 10/19 ........................... Senior Commodities, 9-1

WED 10/26 .......................... September Birthday Party

and Halloween Party!

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12:30-2:15 dime bingo

►Tuesdays

1-4:30 play cards

5 p.m. evening meal

►Wednesdays

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. play cards

►Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Center closed

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October Birthdays Bev Beauchamp ................................................ 1

Leonard White ................................................... 2

Bob Koski ........................................................... 4

Eugene Hansen ................................................. 5

Ingrid Menard .................................................... 5

Lorraine Salmi ................................................... 5

Arnold Sirtola ..................................................... 5

Eileen Ferdon .................................................... 6

Sally McNally ..................................................... 6

Betty Lindstrom ................................................. 9

Helen Sullivan ................................................... 9

Thomas Kossow ..............................................11

Bill Norden .......................................................14

Ruth Loveless ..................................................19

Diane Kribs-Mays ............................................20

Joan Woodard..................................................20

Amy Broeders ..................................................21

Dorothy Cherne ...............................................22

Jean Beauchamp ............................................24

Cheryl Berkey...................................................24

Samuel Edgerton.............................................24

Harry Hawkins .................................................24

Bill Laukkanen .................................................25

Betty Hahn .......................................................26

Judy Charles ....................................................29

Sue Cody ..........................................................29

John Verbrigghe ...............................................29

Ervan Dowd .....................................................30

Don Broeders ..................................................31

Birthday Party (& Halloween!)

Noon Wednesday, Oct. 26

Come join us for a wonderful meal,

prizes and more!

Birthday Fun!

Top: Arlene Lahti

checks out an

assistive device

at the party. Left:

Carolyn Boyle

from SAIL pre-

sents at the

party. Below:

Audrey Strupp

checks out her

birthday cake!

Carolyn Boyle

shares some

information with

Aggie Branstrom

(left) and

Margaret Van

Damme, right.




Know anyone

who is home-

bound and

could use a

good, balanced

meal delivered?

Call Becky to

ask about our

Home delivered

meal program!

356-6420

Next Bake Sale

Oct. 11

4 p.m.

Game Night Tuesday,

Oct. 11, 6 p.m.

Next Senior Monthly

Commodities:

Oct. 19,

8 a.m. to

3 p.m.

Tai Chi for Health Classes: Mondays, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Gentle strengthening and balance exercises to

promote flexibility and relieve stress.

Judy’s Area Update

BIRTHS:

Eloise Veihl: Stephen and Maija

(Delongchamp) became parents of a brand new

daughter June 10. The baby’s grandparents are

Steve and Heidi Delongchamp of Ishpeming and

David and Andrea Veihl of Bark River. Nancy Jokela

of Rock and Larry and Marie Veihl of Muskegon are

Eloise’s great-grandparents.

DEATHS:

Michael Jule Van Damme, Watson passed away Aug.

19. He is survived by: wife Linda; four daughters;

four sons-in-law; one god-daughter; his father, Paul;

nine grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; and

Clara’s children. He is also survived by his mother-in-

law and sister-in-law, plus many friends and rela-

tives.

Exercise Time at the Center Walk Club

Outside, unless it’s raining!

Tuesdays: 2 p.m.

Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.

RUMMAGE SALE SUCCESS! Thank you to all who volunteered, donated and

purchased items at our annual rummage sale!

Over $600 raised for

Center Activities.

At left: Gladys Fullmer

and Jackie Bartczak are

ready to serve! Below

left: Suzanne & Judy

Gaudette fix the snacks!

Special thanks to our wonderful

helpers at the rummage sale! Thank

you to Gladys Fullmer, Ann Simpkins,

Jackie Bartczak, Bob Dennis, Shirley

Maki, Ted Bartczak, Don and Dorothy

Kievit, Suzanne Gaudette, Judy

Gaudette, Larry Fullmer and Jean

Callewaert! Thank you!



Hermansville Senior Center Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BI-MONTHLY COMMODITIES will be

distributed Friday, Oct. 21, 9-10 a.m.

It’s time to renew your card.

CSFP RENEWAL FOR YOUR NEW CARD WILL

START OCT. 1. BE SURE TO COME IN TO GET YOUR

NEW CARD. BRING PROOF OF ALL FORMS OF

INCOME. YOU NEED THIS DONE BEFORE THE DAY

COMMODITIES ARRIVE.

The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays and Fridays

only. Please visit once a month.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

DONATIONS FOR FOOD PANTRY

PLEASE DONATE TO OUR FOOD PANTRY.

CANNED AND DRY GOOD ITEMS,

EVEN PAPER PRODUCTS WOULD

BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

The Hermansville Senior Center has very

good and healthy meals Monday to Friday

Congregate meals are $3, if you are 60 and over,

and $7 for anyone under 60. Please call the center

before 12:30 p.m., the day before to order your

meal. We would love to have you. Bring a friend.

Every Tuesday and Friday we have “Fun Bingo”

which starts right after lunch at 12:45 p.m.

“Craft Day” will be Monday, Oct. 17. Come join oth-

ers who are bringing craft projects in to work on.

We have a nurse coming in Tuesday, Oct. 18 for the

“Foot Clinic” starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $12. Bring

your own towel. Call the center at 498-7735 if you

have any questions.

“Health Fair” Wednesday, Oct. 19. Wonderful event!

Monthly “Birthday Dinner” will be Monday, Oct. 31.

Menu consists of parmesan chicken breast,

with pasta, broccoli, fruit cup and bread stick.

HERMANSVILLE HEALTH FAIR

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19

9 A.M. TO NOON

The Health Fair is always a big event. There are many vendors who hand out

good, health information pamphlets.

Flu shots will be available. There will be good snacks and refreshments, many

prizes, 50/50, and door prizes.

If you want to have dinner at the Hermansville Senior Center, please call the day

before to reserve your meal. Menu consists of: turkey slices, mashed potatoes,

baby carrots, and fresh fruit.

This is a great event to attend. Stop by and check it out if you haven’t been here

before. You will be surprised with all the wonderful things going on.

HEALTH

Hermansville Senior Center 498-7735

Pam Haluska Administrator

[email protected]



Hermansville Senior Center Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Halloween is Monday, Oct. 31. Enjoy the

wonderful season of fall. The trees are so

beautiful, and the air smells so fresh. You

can always get that certain smell when the

leaves are on the ground. Winter is on the

way, so enjoy this season while it lasts.

Autumn is a second spring ,

when every leaf is a flower.

A Happier Outlook

It may surprise some, but studies show seniors are

among the happiest groups of people, and they are

significantly more happy than their middle-aged

counterparts. The author of a recent study on the

subject, Dr. Saverio Stranges, says, “This could be

due to better coping abilities. Older people tend to

have internal mechanisms to deal better with hard-

ship or negative circumstances than those who are

younger.” Another reason seniors may also be hap-

pier is because age means that they are “more com-

fortable being themselves.”

Grandchildren

More Time for Loved Ones

Opportunity to Pursue Your Dreams

Wisdom, More Empathy and Better Social Skills,

These are good things to focus on.

Life is what you make of it.

Thank You So Much to

Ruth and John Kleiman for donating school

supplies, and food for the Food Pantry.

Sharon & Charlie Ervin—Food Donation

St. Bruno’s Church in Nadeau—Food Donation

Geri Bellmore poses with her daughters,

Theresa Strauss and Rosemary Trudell.

Geri is one of our wonderful “RSVP”

ladies, and turned 92 in August. Here’s a

big “Happy Birthday” to Geri.



Mid County Senior Center Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT – REVIEW

YOUR PLAN AND SAVE MONEY!

Each year, Medicare drug and health plans change

what they cost and what they cover. The annual en-

rollment period for Medicare prescription drug and

health plans is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Now is the time for

people with Medicare to review changes in their cur-

rent plan and compare it to other plans to make

sure whatever plan they choose meets your needs.

Those who don’t have prescription drug coverage

can also enroll in a drug plan during open enroll-

ment. All people in Medicare should:

∗ Review the 2017 costs for your current drug

plan. (look at new premium, co-pays and de-

ductibles in your 2017 Annual Notice of Change

which you should've received at the end of Sep-

tember). Will your plan still cover the medication

you need in 2017?

∗ Compare the cost and coverage to other plans in

your area. Check to see if the plan covers your

medicines, works with your pharmacy and doc-

tors, and covers the services you need.

∗ Choose a plan that meets your needs, and saves

you money!

Review your plan and act early (no later than Dec. 7)

to avoid any inconvenience at the pharmacy counter

in January. Ask me -- I can help! I would be glad to

help you compare plans. Give me a call at 753-

6986. I am a well-trained MMAP counselor and pro-

vide assistance and counseling at no charge.

Exercise Class Sit and Get Fit Exercise class is held every Tuesday

from 10-11 a.m. These low-impact exercises are de-

signed to strengthen muscles and improve balance.

Volunteer leader is Clyde Thoune.

CSFP RECERTIFICATION PROCESS We will be starting the annual CSFP recertification

process soon. Please recertify Oct. 3-7 or Oct. 10-

14. Please come on one of these designated days

from 9-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.

Needed in order to recertify:

∗ Names, dates of birth and Social Security num-

bers for anyone in the household

∗ The GROSS monthly income for everyone resid-

ing in the household. Social Security, pension,

annuity, retirement payments or employment

income. ALL social security recipients receive a

1099 form in the beginning of the year that

shows their income before any deductions. We

CANNOT accept a bank statement as income

verification. We CANNOT deduct your Part B

(physician services) premiums but we CAN de-

duct Part D (drug plan) premiums if you have a

Part D plan to help bring your income under

the eligibility limits. Proof of Part D insurance is

required. No other deductions are allowed.

Once you have been determined eligible, you will

receive a eligibility card to verify your participation

in the CSFP program. Each qualified senior who is

age 60 or older will receive one box. Please bring

this card with you to each distribution. You MUST

be recertified to participate in the October 18th

distribution.

GROSS MONTHLY INCOME LIMITS

PER HOUSEHOLD:

1 PERSON .................................................... $1,276

2 PERSON .................................................... $1,726



Mid County Senior Center Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

October Activities

Oct. 3-7 and 10-14 -- Recertification for the Elderly (monthly) food distribution program from 9-11 a.m. and

1-2 p.m. daily. See the previous page in this newsletter for more information on the recertification process.

You must be recertified to be eligible for the Oct. 18 distribution.

Oct. 10 -- Foot clinic by appointment only. Cost is $12, which includes toenail trim by a licensed practical

nurse. Please bring your own towel to your scheduled appointment.

Oct. 18 -- Elderly Food Program distribution drive through 9-10 a.m. Please return previous month’s box.

Oct. 19 -- Monthly Birthday Party Dinner with salad bar served at 11:30 a.m. Menu will be turkey dinner,

cake and ice cream. Please notify the staff if you are celebrating your birthday in October so we may honor

you with a Birthday Card and FREE nutrition certificate. Check out our new door prize-themed baskets

which are currently on display at the senior center. Everyone in attendance at the birthday party has a

chance to win one of the two baskets that we give away at the birthday party dinner.

Oct. 27– Craft class meets at 11 a.m. to construct a Halloween favor. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP

the senior center if you plan on attending.

Oct. 28 -- Halloween Party Dinner at noon with favors, door prizes and NEW hors d’oeuvres table before

lunch! The hors d’oeuvre table will be ready at 11:30 a.m. We will be serving all kinds of extra goodies for

you to enjoy! Everyone in costume will receive a FREE nutrition certificate.

*A fall color tour is being planned. Please call the senior center if you are interested. More details forth-

coming!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO

BEA GERUE

WHO CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY

OCT. 30.

July and August Birthdays

Betty Poradek, Linda Kellner, Ervin Wery, Janet

Salo, Wayne Salo, Elinore Wayrynen

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ESCANABA

SENIOR CENTER 225 N. 21st St.

Escanaba, MI 49829

Center Administrator:

Lydia LaPalm

Phone: (906) 786-8850

Email: [email protected]

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GLADSTONE

SENIOR CENTER 303 N. 8th St.

Gladstone, MI 49837


Lisa Trotter

Phone: (906) 428-2201

Email: [email protected] Pages 9-12

HERMANSVILLE

SENIOR CENTER W5480 1st St.

Hermansville, MI 49847


Pam Haluska

Phone: (906) 498-7736


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MENOMINEE

SENIOR CENTER 905 10th St.

Menominee, MI 49858


Renelle Betters

Phone: (906) 863-3256


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MID-COUNTY

SENIOR CENTER 202 S. US 41

Daggett, MI 49821


Becky Thoune

Phone: (906) 753-6986


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ROCK AREA

SENIOR CENTER 3892 W Maple Ridge 37th Rd

Rock, MI 49880


Becky Carey

Phone: (906) 356-6420


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OCTOBER 2016 | Vol 3. No. 10

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