A Newsletter For and About Older Adults ...
Transcript of A Newsletter For and About Older Adults ...
November 2019
A N e w s l e t t e r F o r a n d A b o u t O l d e r A d u l t s
www.marquettemi.gov • 300 West Baraga Ave. • Marquette, MI 49855 • Phone (906) 228-0456 • Published by: Mqt Senior Services
Ongoing ProgramsThe programs and services listed below are regularly scheduled at the Marquette Senior Center. We encourage you to take advantage of any or all of them. You are required to make an appointment – so if you need that service please call the office for your appointment, (906) 228-0456. The Marquette Senior Center is supported by the City of Marquette, Marquette County Senior Millage, Office of Services to the Aging, Region II Area Agency on Aging and the generous donations of individuals and organizations in the community. In accordance with all applicable State and Federal Laws – Marquette Senior Services does not discriminate in employment or the provisions of its services.* BLOOD PRESSURE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 11:00am – 12pm. Nurses from UP Home Health Care will be at the Center checking Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar. No appointments are necessary, donations are cheerfully accepted. * FOOT CLINIC – November’s Foot Clinic is almost full. We have limited appointments available. If you would like an appointment for October, don’t wait to call and schedule. October Foot Clinic will be held on Tuesday, November 12th and Wednesday morning, November 13th. We have also added an additional day to our Foot Clinic offered by UP Home Health Care on Thursday, November 21st – from 9:00am - 12:00pm. There is a $25 fee for this service. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (906) 228-0456 today!* ABC’S FITNESS - Abs, Balance, Core & Strength! Join Instructor Gail Maki on Tuesday & Thursday at 8:45am in the Baraga Gym, and Mondays (8:45am start) and Fridays (9:15am start) in the Citizens Forum room inside the Lakeview arena.* SENIOR FITNESS – Every Monday, Wednesday &
Friday at 10:30am. This fitness class offers a low impact exercise at a pace everyone can handle. This is an excellent group to get involved with – stop in and check it out.* TAI CHI - Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30am - 12:00pm in the Baraga Gym with instructor Maria Formolo. Tai Chi is a slow moving, core strengthening, great for your balance routine which uses gentle slow-moving motions.* PAULA’S FITNESS – Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:00am in the Baraga Gym. This is a higher-impact aerobics class involving a variety of cardio, floor and some weights. Join Paula, Lynn, Sandy & Diane as they alternate routines.* MAHJONG – Is played every TUESDAY/THURSDAY afternoon @ 1:00pm. Come join the fun! Don’t know how to play? No problem, there is always someone willing to teach you! If you are new to this game, please call (906) 228-0456 to find out how to sign up for this event.* PINOCHLE – Join the Pinochle fun on Monday mornings beginning at 11:00am. Hope to see you there!* PICKLEBALL – We welcome back to the Baraga Gym our Pickleball Friends. We’ve got the nets, rackets and pickleballs. Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays 10:15am - 2:00pm, and Tuesday & Thursdays 12:00pm - 3:00 pm.* SUPERIOR THEATRE EXPERIENCE – SENIOR THEATRE ACTING CLASS – Senior Acting is held twice a month with instructor Moire Embley at 2:00pm at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center located in the lower level of Peter White Public Library. November’s classes will be held on Monday, November 11 and 25. Please call Tristan at (906) 225-8655 if interested.
The Marquette Senior Center is in need of the below listed Items. We appreciate your consideration and
generosity!Note: We can only accept new unopened items
~ Paper Towel~ Scrub brushes with a handle~ Cleaning rags~ SOS pads~ Libman wonder mops (the mops heads are made out of cloth strips)~ Libman wonder mop head refills~ Mop buckets~ Comet cleansing powder~ Ajax cleansing powder~ Scrubbing Bubbles~ Mr. Clean~ Pine Sol~ Lysol spray cleaner (Trigger spray not Aerosol) ~ Clorox or Lysol wipes~ Windex~ Pledge Wipes~ Pledge Multi-Surface Aerosol
Senior Arts will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Arts & Culture Center located in the lower level of Peter White Public Library. Each month, a professional, local artist will lead the group on a new project! Senior Arts is funded by the Reynolds Foundation and the City of Marquette Senior Center. Non-City seniors - there will be a $5.00 per class charge to help cover the costs of supplies and instruction.
TUES, NOVEMBER 5, Silk Scarf Painting ... Diane Kribs-Mays
TUES, NOVEMBER 19, Silk Scarf Painting ... Diane Kribs-Mays
TUES, DECEMBER 3, Christmas Cards ... Gene Bertram
TUES, DECEMBER 17, Christmas Cards ... Gene Bertram
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and can be made by calling Tristan at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center – (906) 225-8655.
Art Corner . . .
SILVER SAMPLERThe Silver Sampler program is an outdoor recreation program for those 55 years of age and older who live within the service area of the Marquette Senior Center, the City of Marquette, Marquette Township, Chocolay Township and Powell Township. Our goal is to encourage folks to get out to play in the outdoors, and to build skills, confidence and connections for exploring the outdoors through safe and supported events.
Dates/locations/times are subject to change due to conditions and/or weather. We reserve the right to limit the number of participants for activities – please note our main mode of communication is via our Marquette Senior Center Website, Newsletters and Silver Sampler Facebook page. Events that you have signed up for will be followed up with a personal email directly to the participant.
NOVEMBER EVENTS:
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 – 12:00pmHike – Thunder Valley Equestrian Trail (weather dependent)Explore new sections of the DNR trail not previously hikedModerate hike due to distance
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 – 2:00pm-4:00pmIntroduction to Pickleball, Baraga Gym This will be an opportunity to learn the basics of pickleball as well as improve your skills with expert instruction from our pickleball mentors. Please sign up at the Senior Center.
Pre-registration is required for all events and can be made by calling (906) 228-0456. Some events have a limited number of participants. If you find it necessary to cancel, please be aware that you might be taking a spot for someone who would like to participate, therefore, we are requiring a two-day notice for cancellations.
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This - n - That• The Baraga Gym will be CLOSED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH AND WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH for the elections.• The Baraga Gym and Senior Center will also be CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.• PARKING BAN! PARKING BAN! PARKING BAN! November 1st starts the winter parking ban. Please remember to park on the SOUTH side of Spring Street until spring.• Meals at the Center – Every other Tuesday you can join us for our congregate meals. You must register for the congregate meals by calling (906) 228-0456. A Caring for the Community topic will be presented once per month immediately following the meal. November topic: Strokes! Join us for a great discussion & door prizes!• REMEMBER: Senior Skate is back! Join us for fun on the ice at the Lakeview Arena every Friday from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. See you there!• Mind & Body Workshop – Integrating and practice of the relaxation response, visualization and guided imaging, identifying and reframing cognitive distortions. November 8, 14 and 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm. Free event, lunch served! Presented by Dr. Mike Grossman, Dr. Kelley Mahar, and Jon Magnuson, Mdiv MSW, Social Worker & Clergyman, Cedar Tree Institute (www.cedartreeinstitue.org). • Gail Maki and her ABC Fitness class will NOT be held on Wednesdays at the Lakeview Arena! Instead, look for Gail and her dynamic energy on Wednesdays in the Baraga Gym joining forces with Lynn, Diane and Sandy! • Our 1st Annual Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Wednesday, November 20th from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please come for a feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, dinner rolls and cranberries. Follow that up with a delicious dessert. Reservations are required and are limited – so call to sign up today – 228-0456!
INTRODUCING MEAL DAYS AT THE SENIOR CENTER!!!In partnership with Alger-Marquette Community Action nutrition program, come enjoy a healthy, nutri-tionally balanced lunch at the Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring Street! If you are age 60 years or older, or if you are the spouse of a person age 60 years or older, you qualify to receive a meal.Tues., Nov. 5thTues., Nov. 19thIt is important that you sign up in advance if you would like a meal on any of the days we are providing. Please call us today to come and join in an hour’s worth of food & fellowship. RSVP at (906) 228-0456.
GOBBLE! GOBBLE!YOU’RE INVITED TO A THANKSGIVING FEAST!
You are cordially invited to the Marquette Senior Center’s 1st Annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday, November 20th from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Please come for a feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, gravy, dinner rolls, cran-berries and juice/coffee. Follow that up with a delicious dessert. Reservations are required and are limited – so call to sign up today – 228-0456!
Thank you Econo Foods who donated food and time for the success of our feast!
CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY
Free monthly educational seminar
Strokes Strike Fast, So Should You!
Presented by: Erica O’Brien UPHS Stroke Clinic
Tuesday, November 5th at 12:15pmMarquette Senior Center
Join us for learning after lunch and door prizes!
Marquette Senior Services Staff228-0456
Maureen McFadden - Senior Center ManagerLisa Balko - Social Work Coordinator
Vickie Bullock, Gail Hermann - Social WorkersCindy DePetro - Center Aide
Tristan Luoma - Arts & Senior Services Coordinator
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HOMEMAKER HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTHGloria Byrnes has been a homemaker with us since July of 2016. She made her way to the UP from the Traverse City area. She is a significant other, mother, and grandmother with an infectious personality and enjoys putting smiles on everyone’s faces. She states that her father had a big influence on her applying for this job as she assisted him and her grandmother with maintaining their homes. Gloria enjoys going for walks and spending time with her family. She states that she really enjoys her job and doesn’t think about the cleaning aspect so much as she does the people that she will be seeing each day when she cleans. Please help us give a huge shout out to our wonderful homemaker Gloria!
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