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S ENIOR M OMENTS Manistee County Council on Aging Issue: April 2017 By Sarah Howard Executive Director April is here and I am really looking forward to a beautiful spring. There is nothing better than the smells of spring, the fresh grass, fresh dirt, spring flowers like daffodils, tulips and my favorite, hyacinths. I have a lot to be thankful for this April. My sweet boy Jack, turns 22 on April 1st. He just moved into his first apartment on his own in Marquette. No roommates, all alone. I still worry all of the time about my kids and now my grandkids. If you’re a mom or a dad it is hard not to worry. Jack will graduate soon from college and it is so weird. He goes to school full time and works two jobs. I can’t tell you how proud I am of him and my girls, they always surprise me with how grown up and responsible they are. There is nothing better than family. The joy is so huge in my life. It is funny how much I worry about our seniors. Sometimes I think that I hadn’t seen one of them for a day or two and then I will ask one of the employees or other seniors just to see if they remember seeing them. If nobody has seen them, we give them a call at their house or their family or friends number that they have put on their emergency card to make sure they are ok. We have had a few times that people were in trouble and we have had to call the police or an ambulance. Sometimes it is so sad, but most of the time they have had company or the flu. If you haven’t seen one of your senior neighbors in a couple of days, make sure you check on them, they may need a hand. This month at the Senior Center we have all kinds of fun stuff going on. I hope you see some- thing that you would like to try. We are starting another Matter of Balance 8 week class. This is such a great way of thinking differently when it comes to balance. Give the office a call to sign up for this helpful class. If the class is full, we can put you on the waiting list for the August class. Our big Spring Craft Show is on Saturday, April 8th. If you are a crafter and are interested in a table give us a call, or if you are a shopper who loves to spend money on beautiful hand- made items stop down and check us out. We also are holding another AARP Safe Driv- ing class. This is a two day class that might help you save some money on your auto insurance and make you feel more comfortable as you age. We will also be celebrating some special days this month and will plan on letting everyone know what fun days are coming up on the calen- dar, so check them out. We have a huge fundraiser on Tuesday, April 25th. We are holding a Spring Fling Dinner Dance that is open to the public. This event will be catered by Jerry Zupin, the entertainment will be by Butch Baker and the Just 4 Fun Band. The VFW is donating their facility and we have a bunch of great auction items. This event is so important to the Manistee County Council on Aging. Everyone involved in putting it together is really working to make this a great time.You can get tickets at the Senior Center, or give us a call at 723-6477. Remember, you don’t have to be a senior to attend. We also have two wonderful raffles that have started and the drawing date for both will be June 2. We were blessed to have received the donation of a beautiful quilt from the Victorian Quilter’s Guild. I don’t think I have ever seen a quilt that was made with such love and care. Thank you for your generous gift. We also received a fishing charter from Sue-Lee Charters. This is a half day trip for five on Lake Michigan. I have never gone on a fishing charter but that is something I have on my bucket list. So remember, if you win this fun excursion and need an extra person for the trip, give me a call. If you have any questions regarding anything, please give us a call and we will be happy to share the information. I hope you have a happy and healthy April and you are able to try something new. Meet the Staff Sarah Howard Executive Director Jeanne Barber Executive Assistant Nancy Fortin Custodian/Assistant Faye Keyes Senior Helper Jo Hall Receptionist Molly Cichy Bookkeeper Board of Directors Robert Daniels President George Wagoner Vice President Maureen Barry Secretary Marlene McBride Velma Moore Virgil Johnson Mary Kaye Wilkosz News & Notes from Sarah
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Senior MoMentSManistee County Council on Aging
Issue: April 2017
By Sarah HowardExecutive Director
April is here and I am really looking forward to a beautiful spring. There is nothing better than the smells of spring, the fresh grass, fresh dirt, spring flowers like daffodils, tulips and my favorite, hyacinths. I have a lot to be thankful for this April. My sweet boy Jack, turns 22 on April 1st. He just moved into his first apartment on his own in Marquette. No roommates, all alone. I still worry all of the time about my kids and now my grandkids. If you’re a mom or a dad it is hard not to worry. Jack will graduate soon from college and it is so weird. He goes to school full time and works two jobs. I can’t tell you how proud I am of him and my girls, they always surprise me with how grown up and responsible they are. There is nothing better than family. The joy is so huge in my life. It is funny how much I worry about our seniors. Sometimes I think that I hadn’t seen one of them for a day or two and then I will ask one of the employees or other seniors just to see if they remember seeing them. If nobody has seen them, we give them a call at their house or their family or friends number that they have put on their emergency card to make sure they are ok. We have had a few times that people were in trouble and we have had to call the police or an ambulance. Sometimes it is so sad, but most of the time they have had company or the flu. If you haven’t seen one of your senior neighbors in a couple of days, make sure you check on them, they may need a hand. This month at the Senior Center we have all kinds of fun stuff going on. I hope you see some-thing that you would like to try. We are starting another Matter of Balance 8 week class. This is such a great way of thinking differently when it comes to balance. Give the office a call to sign up for this helpful class. If the class is full, we can put you on the waiting list for
the August class. Our big Spring Craft Show is on Saturday, April 8th. If you are a crafter and are interested in a table give us a call, or if you are a shopper who loves to spend money on beautiful hand-made items stop down and check us out. We also are holding another AARP Safe Driv-ing class. This is a two day class that might help you save some money on your auto insurance and make you feel more comfortable as you age. We will also be celebrating some special days this month and will plan on letting everyone know what fun days are coming up on the calen-dar, so check them out. We have a huge fundraiser on Tuesday, April 25th. We are holding a Spring Fling Dinner Dance that is open to the public. This event will be catered by Jerry Zupin, the entertainment will be by Butch Baker and the Just 4 Fun Band. The VFW is donating their facility and we have a bunch of great auction items. This event is so important to the Manistee County Council on Aging. Everyone involved in putting it together is really working to make this a great time. You can get tickets at the Senior Center, or give us a call at 723-6477. Remember, you don’t have to be a senior to attend. We also have two wonderful raffles that have
started and the drawing date for both will be June 2. We were blessed to have received the donation of a beautiful quilt from the Victorian Quilter’s Guild. I don’t think I have ever seen a quilt that was made with
such love and care. Thank you for your generous gift. We also received a fishing charter from Sue-Lee Charters. This is a half day trip for five on Lake Michigan. I have never gone on a fishing charter but
that is something I have on my bucket list. So remember, if you win this fun excursion and need an extra person for the trip, give me a call. If you have any questions regarding anything, please give us a call and we will be happy to share the information. I hope you have a happy and healthy April and you are able 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 April 12.Senior Food Bank: third Friday January through November. Next Food Bank: 9 to 11 a.m. on April 21. Eyeglass Repair Clinic: third Thursday Next Eyeglass Clinic: 11 a.m. on April 20. Free Attorney Consultations: second Tuesday.Next attorney consultations: April 11. 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 April 7.
“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want —
oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly
makes your heart ache, you want it so!”
― Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, Detective
Happy Birthday!
Donna Clark 4/4Edna Holmberg 4/4Bea Hartman 4/5Grace Blank 4/5Jack Beall 4/6Dorothy Sarzynski 4/6Gary Block 4/6Marthea Brewer 4/9Marge Johnson 4/9Marcy Edel 4/9Floyd Korp 4/10Larry Keson 4/11Eunice Barbera 4/13Edith Parker 4/14Petro Jaskiw 4/15Tom Lind 4/16Lorien Adamski 4/17Phil Kuckhahn 4/17Carl Mikolajczak 4/19
Rob Doehne 4/19Carl Mikolajczak 4/19Arlene Jankowski 4/20Diana Dutkavich 4/20Anna Charlich 4/21Florence Rutowksi 4/23Faye Keyes 4/27Phil Majestic 4/28David Bulliment 4/29Donald Pachesny 4/30
Happy Anniversary!
Rosemary & Ken Hesch 4/17Edna & Oakley Fitzhugh 4/27
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.
April Milestones
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April Flower: Sweet pea or daisy
April Birthstone: Diamond
There are many days to commemo-rate in April:
4/3 is World Party day; 4/4 is Tell a Lie day; 4/7 is Caramel Popcorn day; 4/11 is Barbershop Quartet day; 4/17 is National Cheese Ball day; 4/27 is
Tell a Story day.Welcome April!!
Picking out a prize at Produce Bingo. Join us the first Friday of each month.
Sheriff John O’Hagan told seniors what they could expect if they ever got pulled over for drunk driving.
St. Paddy’s day shamrocks and shenanigans at the Senior Center
Corned beef & cabbage, green bowlers and Irish bless-ings were the order of the day.
March was a month full of fun at the Senior Center. We lunched with city commissioners, we discussed the proposed new Senior Village, enjoyed the first potluck of the year, and partied like leprechauns.
This happy Irish couple, Agnes & Patrick Cusack celebrated with us. The smiley lad was ready to celebrate his 97th birthday.
March 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
The AARP Smart Driver Course teaches valuable defensive driv-ing strategies and pro-vides a refresher of the rules of the road. Since 1979, the course has helped more than 15 million drivers learn research-based tips to adapt their driving to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that may occur with aging. Plus, you may qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance
discount by completing the course (check with your auto insurance agent for details).
Take the AARP Smart Driver Course at the Manistee Senior Center, April 27 & 28, 12:30-4:30 p.m. The classroom course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-mem-bers. Space is limited, so register now by call-ing 723-6477
STAY SAFE—AND SAVE—WITH THE AARP
SMART DRIVER COURSE
SeniorS to SeniorS Cat adoption program
Homeward Bound has a program that allows seniors 60+ to adopt a senior cat for free. Senior cats are 5 years or older, or have been at the shelter for over a year. Each cat comes with his own litter box, litter scoop, litter, and a small bag of cat food. The cat will be spayed/neutered and vaccinated at no cost to the adopter.Contact Homeward Bound for more info
723-7387
White elephant Bingowith
Sheriff John O’HaganWednesday
April 1211 a.m.
Be sure to bring a wrapped white elephant prize if you
are going to play.
Veterans exchange Day
Begins Wed., April 5 1 p.m.Manistee Senior CenterAll veterans invited to come
spend time with other veterans.
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SPRING FLINGDINNER DANCE
(General fundraiser for the Senior Center)
Tuesday, April 25VFW Walsh Post 4499
1211 28th St., Manistee
Dinner catered by Jerry ZupinMusic by Butch Baker and the Just 4 Fun Band
Admission $10/personMUST have a ticket to enterTickets available at theSenior Center, 457 River St.
(231) 723-6477
Sponsored by the MCCOAZupin Catering, Butch Baker & the Just 4 Fun band
11am-3pm
Book BingoThursday, April 13
11 a.m.Senior Center
A volunteer from the Manistee County Public Library will be calling bingo.
Prizes will be books!
Craft Daywith Pat & Kathy
Wednesday, April 12 1:00 p.m.at the Senior Center.
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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
Volunteers will visit homebound seniors in
Manistee County.
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.
Spring Craft Show
For more information, call the Senior Center at 723-6477Sponsored by the Manistee County Council on Aging
Saturday, April 810 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Manistee Senior Center457 River St., Manistee
Beltone Hearing Aid ClinicTuesday, April 11 1-3 p.m.
Manistee Senior CenterCall to make your appointment 723-6477.
Lunch With a Commissioner
Tues., April 11Manistee City Commissioner
Dale Cooper will be at the Senior Centerto 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.
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Veal piccataPotatoes red blissCinnamon maple
squashFresh fruit cup
Roll
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Wet burritoSpanish rice
Corn w/pimentoHot peaches delight
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Turkey sausage& gravy
Mashed potatoesRed cabbage
Chocolate puddingRoll
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Chicken chiliGround bologna
sandwichCarrot raisin salad
Fruit whip
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Sweet & sour porkLemon rice w/peas
Scalloped cornLemon berry salad
Roll
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GoulashItalian vegetableFresh salad blend
ApplesauceGarlic roll
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Brats on bunPotato salad
ColeslawPineapple tidbits
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Chicken cacciatoriover noodles
Fresh petite carrotsKey west veg
Mandarin orangesRoll
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Salisbury steakAu gratin potatoes
Peas & carrotsIce cream
Roll
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BBQ pulled porkon bun
Tater totsBaked beans
Pineapple chunks
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Baked chickenCheezy potatoes
Garlic & herb broccoliPear
Blueberry muffin
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Creamed chipped beef over mashed
potatoesSuccotashRaspberry
marshmallow fluff salad
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Chicken & noodlesPeas & pearl onions
BeetsOrange sherbet
Roll
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Glazed baked hamRoasted sweet potato
Garlic green beansFruit parfait
Roll
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Potato crunch pollackScalloped potatoesRoasted cauliflower
Fruit cocktailRoll
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Turkey noodle bakeDiced carrots
Sliced zucchiniOrange gelatin salad
Roll
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Ground beef & cabbage soup
Turkey sandwichColeslaw
Pears
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Country steakMashed potatoes
PeasTropical fruit
Roll
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Chop suey over riceAsian vegs
Fresh snow peasFortune cookie
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Parmesan tilapiaBaked potato
Creamed spinachApplesauce
Roll
April 2017 ~ Meals on Wheels Menu
Menu subject to change
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9 am Exercise10 am Comp class11 am Social hourNoon meal12:30 pm Police Talk3:30 pm Sweatin’6 pm Pinochle
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10 am Sit & get fit (Wellston)11 am VFW Spring Fling dinner danceNoon meal1 pm Bridge
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9 am Exercise10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Fun bingoNoon meal2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies
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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hour11:30 am Carrie SelbeeNoon mealAARP SafeDriving1 pm comp. class2 pm MOB
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10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Social hourNoon mealAARP SafeDriving2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Yoga/Chair yoga
231 pm Potluck
30 1 pm Euchre
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39 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
59 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
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10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Produce bingoNoon meal2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Yoga/Chair yoga
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1 pmEuchre
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10 am CraftShow
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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 Social hourLunch w/commissionerNoon lunchAttorney services1 pm BridgeBeltone
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9 am Exercise10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla10:30 am FootClnc11 am WE bingoNoon meal1 pm Crafts2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Sweatin’
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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Book BingoNoon meal1 pm computers2 pm Matter of Balance
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10 am BP clinic10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla10:30 am Senior Fun Day~ Copemish11 am Social hourNoon meal2:30 pm Tai Chi
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9 am Exercise10 am Comp class11 am Social hourNoon meal3:30 pm Sweatin’ to the Oldies6 pm Pinochle
1810 am Sit & get fit10 am Sit & get fit (Wellston)11 am Toe Tap Tue.Noon mealMCCOA Brd Mtg1 pm Bridge
199 am Exercise10 am Sit/get fit BrLk10 am Walk/Marilla11 am Fun bingoApril birthdaysNoon meal1 pm Vet Exchange1 pm Comp Marilla2:30 pm Tai Chi3:30 pm Sweatin’
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10 am Sit & get fit11 am Social hour11 am Eyeglass clinicNoon meal1 pm comp. class2 pm Matter of Balance
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9-11 am Food bank10 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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April 2017 ~ Calendar of EventsSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Make an Impact on the MCCOA
Donor Information
Name:_____________________________________ Address:________________________________
City:_______________________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________ Phone: ________
Donation Amount: ____________________________
Honoree Name: ______________________________ Honoree Address: ___________________________(if applicable)
Do you realize that every monetary gift given to the Man-istee County Council on Aging helps to fund programs to benefit the seniors of Manistee County? Programs including the MCCOA Food Pantry; Healthy Seniors; Edu-cational programs and so much more.
Memorial Donations
What better way to honor a loved one than by making a donation in their name. Including the address of the honoree or their family members will allow us to send an acknowledgment of the gift.
Pre-Planned Giving
As you make future plans for your estate, please consider making a gift to the Manistee County Council on Aging in your plans. If you would like your donation to benefit
a specific program, please let us know, and we will try to ac-commodate your wishes. Your endowment can make a signifi-cant difference in the lives of many seniors, and can aid in the continuation of programs to enrich lives for years to come.
Manistee County COA457 River St.Manistee, MI 49660
St. Patrick’s Day & More! March came in like a lion but that did not stop the fun at the Senior Center. We ate paczkis, learned from the new sheriff in town, and seniors sported their finest greens (a day early) at the Senior Center.
