Senior MoMentSManistee County Council on Aging

Issue: May 2017

By Sarah HowardExecutive Director

May is here and the thing that always comes to my mind is my Mom. There are a lot of special dates in May. Mothers Day is one of my favorites. One of the most influential, loving and wonderful people in my life was always my mom and still is. I know my sister, brother and I would not be the people we are without her. Our mom worked full time as a teacher, a wife, and took care of three, not always perfect, children. Back then most of my friends’ moms didn’t work and I envied them. They always had big meals, when we might end up at Dairy Depot or the Harvest Table after school. They always had homemade cookies and ours were usually store bought. Their rooms were cleaned and all the laundry was done when they got home, we had to clean our own rooms and laundry got done in the middle of the night, by our mom. Our mom worked her tail off to keep a roof over our heads and clothes on our backs, and she put up with an awful lot to do this. She put up with bosses (priests, superinten-dents and principals), a husband, her children, co-workers and a lot of other people’s children and those children’s parents. Growing up I always en-vied my friends and now that we are grown, my friends tell me they always envied me because I had a pretty cool mom. I agree I think I do have a pretty cool mom. She is always there if any of us need anything. She helps her kids, her grandkids and now her great grandkids with things like sewing, homework, cooking, fixing things (she can fix anything), babysitting and just being there for all of us.

If you have or have had a great mom, tell her how great she is or how great she was. Cel-ebrate her all month, do something in her honor that she would be proud of. I want to say thank you to my Mom, Denise Dursum, for everything you have done for me and our entire family. You are the BEST MOM EVER and I love you more than you will ever know. April ended with a bang. We had a great month with lots of activities and programs. I want to thank everyone for helping us keep things moving in the right direction. It takes a village to run this place and Manistee County is the greatest place on earth. I am very proud to be a part of this organization and a part of many people’s lives. We had to go to press before our Spring Fling so I will share with you next month how it turned out. Something big I want to share with you is from May 14 through June 18 we will be the recipients of the Meijer Simply Give program. Meijer is very generous to Manistee County and especially generous to the seniors of Manistee County. The Simply Give program helps us purchase food for our food bank. If you go to Meijer between May 14 and June 18th you can donate to the Senior Center by purchasing a Simply Give Card at Meijer for $10 or more. Meijer also matches amounts given and during

certain dates will double match them. Our food bank is growing. We have been serving about 130 seniors per month, and with the

way prices have been raising, we expect to see more people every month.

We all want to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! Remember to try something new!

Meet the Staff

Sarah Howard Executive Director

Jeanne BarberExecutive Assistant

Nancy FortinCustodian/Assistant

Faye KeyesSenior Helper

Jo Hall Receptionist

Molly CichyBookkeeper

Board of Directors

Robert DanielsPresident

George WagonerVice President

Maureen BarrySecretary

Marlene McBride

Velma Moore

Virgil Johnson

Mary Kaye Wilkosz

News & Notes from Sarah

Get involved with these activities!Services

Foot Clinic: second Wednesday Next Foot Clinic: 10:30 a.m. on May 10.Senior Food Bank: third Friday January through November. Next Food Bank: 9 to 11 a.m. on May 19. Eyeglass Repair Clinic: third Thursday Next Eyeglass Clinic: 11 a.m. on May 18. Free Attorney Consultations: second Tuesday.Next attorney consultations: May 9. Call for an appointment Exercise OpportunitiesExercise Group: 9 to 9:30 a.m., Mon & Wed

Sit & Get Fit (Manistee): 10 to 10:30 a.m., Tues & ThurSit & Get Fit (Onekama): 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., Mon & WedSit & Get Fit (Bear Lake): 10 to 11 a.m., Wed & FriBear Lake Methodist ChurchTai Chi: 2:30 p.m. Wed & FriIndoor walking: 10 a.m. Wed & Fri (Marilla)Sweatin’ to the Oldies: 3:30 p.m. Mon. & Wed.Yoga/Chair Yoga: 3:30 p.m. Fri

Fun & GamesBridge: 1 p.m., Tuesday (in season)Fun Bingo: 11 a.m., WednesdayProduce Bingo: first FridayNext Produce Bingo will be May 12 (2nd Friday for May only).

“The world’s favorite season is the spring.

All things seem possible in May.”

- Edwin Way Teale

Happy Birthday!

Betty Sander 5/2Paula Barton 5/3Carol Lucas 5/3Paul Masty 5/3Ann Bielak 5/5Harry Kolk 5/5Pat Thomas 5/5Roger Joanette 5/6Terry Tetzlaff 5/7Dennis Raz 5/7Diane Beall 5/9Del Mikolajczak 5/10Helen Wichtoski 5/10John Long 5/13Ruth Krusniak 5/14Alvin Williams 5/17Jack Hansen 5/20

Peggy Falk 5/21Leroy Gramza 5/21Beverly T. Lauth 5/22Marilyn Stefanski 5/22Ada Brown 5/22Jim Dewey 5/22Josephine Dalke 5/25Charles M. Lauth 5/27Sue Steinberg 5/28Tom Gorney 5/29Mike Pajtas 5/31

Happy Anniversary!Ron & Joyce O’Hagan 5/5Gerald & Joan Riss 5/15

If we have missed your birthday or anniver-sary, we apologize. Please let us know if you would like to be included in our birthday or anniversary records.

May Milestones

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May Flower: Lily of the Valley or Hawthorn

May Birthstone: Emerald

There are many days to commemo-rate in May: 5/5 is Cinco de Mayo; 5/6 is No Diet day; 5/8 is No Socks day; 5/9 is Lost Socks day (probably because you didn’t wear them on 5/8 and now you’ve lost them); 5/12 is National

Limerick day; 5/20 is Be a Millionaire day; 5/25 is National Wine day.

Welcome May!!

Carol Shively brought book bingo to the Senior Cen-ter. It was a big hit!

Sheriff John O’Hagan played the part of celebrity bingo caller for our White Elephant Bingo day.

Everyone took home wonderful projects on Craft Day with Pat and Kathy.

George and Mary Ann began a yoga and chair yoga class in April.

April flew by on the wings of the wind. It started, and before we knew it, May was almost upon us. Watch for photos from our Spring Fling in next month’s newsletter.

Veterans Exchange day has started up once again. They meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1 p.m.

April Fun at the Senior Center

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Sit & Get Fit Manistee, Bear Lake & Wellston

Seniors, come join the fun. Exercise is always more enjoyable in a group.

Sit & Get Fit Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Wellston Community Center.

Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 til 11 a.m. at the Bear Lake United Methodist Church.

Parkinsons Support Group

The Parkinsons Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Jan. & Feb.) at 11 a.m. at West Shore Medical Center Educa-tion Center, room #1.

For info call Jeanne Lewis 299-1286

Linda Nickelson 690-5048

Veterans exchange Day

First & third Wednesdays each month 1 p.m.

Manistee Senior CenterAll veterans invited to come

spend time with other veterans.

Painting Classwith Susan MorrisThurs., May 25

1-4 p.m.

Create a Masterpiece in 3 Hours ~ $30 for seniors

This project: Oval seascape with a rowboat.Even beginners can paint like this, with the Bob Ross style of painting. Everyone who participates will take home a finished painting at the end of the class. Please call the Senior Center to register.

723-6477

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid

the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep,

though poppies growIn Flanders fields.

by John McCrae, May 1915

In Flanders Fields

Join us for

Produce Bingowith Hospice of Michigan

Friday, May 12 ~ 11:00 a.m.

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Sweat to the oldies

Mondays & Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (day change)

at the Senior Center

We are seeking volunteers for

seniors visiting seniors Program

Our next Seniors Visiting Seniors training session

is May 12, 9am.Please call the Senior Center

to sign up.

723-6477

COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONComputer classes are held Mondays at 10 a.m.Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. at the Senior Cen-ter. Also the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the Marilla Twp. Hall, after lunch.

Lunch With a Commissioner

Thurs., May 11

Manistee City Commissioner Erin Pontiac will be at the Senior Center

to chat with seniors and join us for lunch.Don’t miss it. Come share your thoughts

and ideas with your commissioners.

Hatha Y

oga Chair YogaJoin GeorGe & Mary annFridays at 3:30

at the Senior Center

Please bring an exercise pad or yoga mat and a

blanket.Wear loose

clothing.

7 weeksbeginning April 2.

No class onApril 14.

Craft Daywith Pat & Kathy

Wednesday, May 10 1:00 p.m.at the Senior Center.

Wheelin’ & Dealin’

With Johnny o

(think “Let’s Make A Deal” )

Tuesday, May 30 ~ 1 pmNorman Township Community Center

Dress up in a costume, fill your purses, pockets with all kinds of odd things.

Win prizes!

Volunteers will visit homebound seniors in Manistee County.

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Memorial Day

Meals on WheelsClosed

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GoulashCalifornia blend

vegetablePeaches

Roll

15

Baked hamw/raisin sauce

Noodles romanoffGreen beansApplesauce

Roll

22

BBQ chickenReal mashed potatoes

Scandinavian vegBanana

Roll

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Turkey vegetable pieTossed salad

Chilled cucumbersWatermelon

Roll

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Jeweled pork loinw/apricots & plums

Sweet potatoesCorn O’brienApplesauce

Roll

25

Swiss steakw/peppers

& tomatoesMashed potatoesRoasted zucchiniJello w/mandarin

oranges

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Corn &potato chowder

Chicken salad pita pocket

Carrot saladPrincess bars

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Spaghetti w/marinara sauce

Fresh salad blendPears

Garlic biscuit

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Chicken picattaRice pilaf

Peas & carrotsWatergate salad

Roll

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Sausage & peppersCubed potatoes

European vegetableMelon mix

Roll

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Cod nuggetsFingerling potatoes

Scalloped cornTropical fruit

Roll

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Mushroom steakMashed potatoes

Broccoli cutsPineapple chunks

Roll

10

Turkey noodle casserole

Dilled green beansSliced carrots

Jello w/diced pearsRoll

11

Pub burgerSeasoned potatoes

ColeslawChocolate pudding

12

Beef stroganoffover noodles

Stewed tomatoesItalian blend veg.

Raspberry sherbetBread

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Hot turkey sandwichMashed potatoes

Fresh petite carrotsCranberry orange

relish

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Beef teriyakiParmesan noodlesGrilled asparagus

Peaches

1

Beef pepper steakRed skinned potatoes

Diced carrotsPearsRoll

2

Chicken marsalaPotatoes duchess

Green beansGinger peach muffins

Bread

3

Sloppy JoesTater tots

Chilled cucumbersFresh apple

4

Beef EnchiladaSpanish riceSlow roasted

red peppers & onionsSour cream orange

cake

5

Meals on Wheels staff day.

No meals served

May 2017 ~ Meals on Wheels Menu

Menu subject to change

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Memorial Day

Senior Centerclosed

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10 am Sit & get fit (Wellston)11 am Toe Tapping TueNoon lunch1 pm Wheelin’ & Dealin’ (Wellston)1 pm Bridge

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9 am Exercise10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Fun bingo11 am Marilla bingoNoon meal2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies

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1 pmEuchre

89 am Exercise10 am Comp classNoon meal3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies6 pm Pinochle

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10 am Sit & get fit10 am Sit & get fit (Wellston)11 am Social hourAttorney servicesNoon meal1 pm Bridge

109 am Exercise10 am Walk/Marilla10:30 am FootClnc11 am Fun bingoNoon meal1 pm Craft day1 pm Comp Marilla2:30 pm Tai Chi 3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hourLunch w/commissioner Erin PontiacNoon meal1 pm computers2 pm Matter of Balance

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10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla10:30 am Senior Fun Day~ Copemish11 am Produce bingo w/HOMNoon meal2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Yoga/

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9 a.m. Exercise10 am Comp class11 am Social hourNoon meal3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies6 pm Pinochle

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10 am Sit & get fit (Wellston)11 am Toe Tapping TueNoon lunch1 pm BridgeMCCOA Brd Mtg

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9 am Exercise10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla111 am Fun bingoMay birthdaysNoon meal1 pm Vet Exchange2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Sweatin’

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hourNoon meal1 pm computers2 pm Matter of Balance

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9-11 am Food bank10 am BP clinic10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Social hourNoon meal2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Yoga/Chair yoga

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Mothers Day1 pmEuchreSimply Give begins

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9 am Exercise10 am Comp class11 am Social hourNoon meal3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies6 pm Pinochle

2310 am Sit & get fit10 am Sit & get fit (Wellston)Mystery Trip (bus leaves at 10 am)11 am Social hourNoon meal1 pm Bridge

249 am Exercise10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Fun bingoNoon meal1 pm Comp Marilla2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Sweatin’

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hour11 am Eyeglass clncNoon meal1 pm comp. class1 pm Painting class2 pm Matter of

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10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Social hourNoon meal2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Yoga/Chair yoga

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1 pmPotluck

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19 am Exercise10 am Comp class10 am Diabetic support groupNoon meal3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies6 pm Pinochle

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10 am Sit & get fit10 am Sit & get fit (Wellston)11 am Toe Tapping TueNoon meal1 pm Bridge

39 am Exercise10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Fun bingoNoon meal1 pm Vet Exchange1 pm Comp Marilla2:30 pm Tai Chi 3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies

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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hourNoon meal1 pm computers2 pm Matter of Balance

510 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla10 am BP clinic11 am Social hourNo meal today2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Yoga/Chair yoga

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May 2017 ~ Calendar of EventsSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Please note that we have moved Produce Bingo to

May 12, as there will be no meal served at the Senior

Center on May 5.

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MEMORIAL DAY HISTORYOn May 30, 1868, President Ulysses S. Grant presided over the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery -- which, until 1864, was Confed-erate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s plantation.

Some 5,000 people attended on a spring day which, The New York Times reported, was “somewhat too warm for comfort.” The principal speaker was James A. Garfield, a Civil War general, Republican congress-man from Ohio and future president.

“I am oppressed with a sense of the impropriety of uttering words on this occasion,” Garfield began, and then continued to utter them. “If silence is ever gold-en, it must be beside the graves of fifteen-thousand men, whose lives were more significant than speech, and whose death was a poem the music of which can never be sung.” It went on like that for pages and pages.

As the songs, speeches and sermons ended, the par-ticipants helped to decorate the graves of the Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery.

WISDOM FROM MOMWhether they are praising us or scolding us, moms always have a quotable one-liner waiting to let us know exactly what they think. While it’s always a good idea to take Mom seriously while she’s saying it, we can’t help but look back and laugh sometimes.

a Top 10 All-Time Motherisms a“If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?”“It’s all fun and games until someone pokes an eye out.”

“You’d forget your head if it wasn’t screwed on.”“Elbows off the table.”

“Don’t talk with your mouth full.”“Clean up your room, it looks like a tornado hit.”

“Do you think I was born yesterday?”“Is that too much to ask?”

“Why? Because I said so, that’s why!”“Money doesn’t grow on trees!”

a Mom on Health & Hygiene a“Don’t put that in your mouth.”

“Have you brushed your teeth yet today?”“Did you put on clean underwear? ”

“Wash behind your ears—I can see carrots growing.”“Stand up straight, you’re hunching over.”

“Don’t forget your jacket.”“Don’t don’t run with scissors.”

a Happy Mothers Day a

Manistee County COA457 River St.Manistee, MI 49660

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