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Senior of the Month By RICK RUDDEN [email protected]

Helen Sullivan, Rock, has made a life of helping people with various afflictions live life to the fullest. Now that she’s retired, she’s making sure she’s continuing that goal for herself. The licensed practical nurse worked 38 years for Marquette General, retiring in 2008. She worked four years after that, providing home care services. She still cross country skis and snowshoes, kayaks, rafts, and camps with some of her seven sisters and one brother. She grew up with her parents and siblings at a beef cattle farm in the Copper Harbor. She attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette after graduating from high school in the Copper Country. Her parents retired to a 78-acre hobby farm in Rock. In 1978, Helen joined them when she purchased prop-erty near her parents’ farm. Her father has passed, but she still lives next door to her mom and provides lots of help even though ”she’s pretty independent,” Helen said. Helen never really minded traveling from Rock to Marquette for work – except for the last few years of her work life. “I liked it except for the past few years, when they didn’t plow the roads too hot. But I made it to work (in bad weather) when some employees who lived in town didn’t,” she said. She worked on the hospital’s rehab floor. “We helped anyone who needed physical therapy. Many of our

patients were stroke victims or were hurt in car acci-dents,” she said. “It was very rewarding. You could really see some posi-tive outcomes.” She added head injury patients showed big improvements. “They would almost be like little kids. With therapy they would come back. You could really see the progress.” She shows up at the Rock Senior Center pretty much every day it’s open (Monday-Thursday). “I help in the kitchen and help serve meals. I help with the birthday activities. A little bit of everything. I help at the parties. I also help people who need rides here.”

She said it’s a nice place to visit. “I like socializing with

people. They used to have ceramics here. I liked that.

Any kind of crafty things. In winter I make hats and do-

nate them to different places.”

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2016 | Vol 3. No. 12

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

MDSCAA SENIOR SERVICES

DECEMBER 2016 Newsletter

Seniors wishing to receive a meal should

call at least one business day ahead:

M

E

N

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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. DEC. 2016

1 BEEF STEAK

CHEESY HASHBROWNS

CALIFORNIA BLEND

PEARS

2 TURKEY BROCCOLI

CASSEROLE

BABY CARROTS

FRUIT DESSERT

12 LIVER & ONIONS

MASHED POTATOES

CORN

PINEAPPLE TIDBITS

13 PASTIES

COLESLAW

TROPICAL FRUIT

14 CHICKEN CORDON

BLEU; VEG BLEND;

BABY RED POTATOES;

STRAWBERRY SALAD

CHRISTMAS DESSERT

15 BAKED HAM

SWEET POTATOES

VEGETABLE BLEND

ORANGE

16 CABBAGE CASSEROLE

BABY CARROTS

DINNER ROLL

PEARS

5 PORK CUTLET

PARSELY POTATOES

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

PEACH CAKE

6 CHICKEN BREAST

SOUR CREAM and

CHIVE POTATOES

PEAS; FRUIT CUP

7 BEEF TIPS OVER

MASHED POTATOES

CAPRI BLEND VEG

PEACHES

8 CHICKEN ALFREDO

GREEN BEANS

SPINACH SALAD

APPLE

9 SWEDISH MEATBALLS &

PASTA; PEAS &CARROTS

COLESLAW

MIXED FRUIT CUP

19 BREADED CHICKEN

BREAST

DICED POTATOES

SPINACH; PEACHES

20 BEEF ROLLUPS

MASHED POTATOES

PEAS & CARROTS

FRESH FRUIT

21 BAKED POTATO SOUP

MEAT SANDWICH

SALAD

FRUIT CRISP

22 POTATO SAUSAGE

BAKED BEANS; APPLE

SLICES; DINNER ROLL

DESSERT

23

CLOSED

CHRISTMAS

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH

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)

26

CLOSED

CHRISTMAS

27 BAKED SALMON

OVEN POTATOES

PEAS

MANDARIN ORANGES

28 BAKED CHICKEN

RED POTATOES

SQUASH

SUNSHINE CAKE

29 TATOR TOT CASSEROLE

CORN

FRUIT and YOGURT

30 Cheesy omelets

sausage links; American

potatoes; muffins; juice;

grapes



NUTRITION AND YOU



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

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

5 Foot Clinic 9:00-11:30

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

6

Center Bingo 1-3

7 Crafts 10-12

Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

Tai Chi 1:00-200 Bridge 2-4:30

8 Open Bridge 10

Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

9 TEFAP

12


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

14

Christmas Lunch 11 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

Tia Chi 1:00-2:00 Bridge 2-4:30

15 CSFP Open Bridge 10

Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 Ford River Birthday

16

19


20

Center Bingo 1-3

21

Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 Tia Chi 1:00-2:00 Bridge 2-4:30

22

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

23

CLOSED FOR

HOLIDAY

Escanaba Senior Center

ACTIVITIES for DECEMBER

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.

26

CLOSED FOR

HOLIDAY

27

Center Bingo 1-3 Escanaba Bridge 1-3

28 Tia Chi 1-2

Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 Escanaba & Bark River Birthday Bridge 2-4:30

29


30

New Years Eve 11

1


2

Don’t forget to look

at your options for

Medicare 2017.

Contact Lydia be-

fore Dec. 7 for a

time to meet and

explore your

options.




Bridge

Open Bridge Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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 improve 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, Dec. 13 ............................. Perronville

Thursday, Dec. 15 ............................ Ford River

Wednesday, Dec. 28 ...................... Bark River

Birthday Party Dec. 28

New Year’s Eve

Party Dec. 30 Gathering 11 a.m. Lunch at noon

Happy Birthday to ALL of our Seniors on

their birthday this Month.

Join us for a great

lunch, Share the

Wealth Drawing and

door prizes!

Call the Center to re-

serve 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

programs and activities at the center. If you are home-bound, you may send the slips in with your driver.

Commodities Distribution

Next CSFP Monthly Distribution: Dec. 15 10-11 a.m. Next TEFAP Quarterly Distribution: Dec. 9 9-noon

ALL DISTRIBUTIONS AT FAIRGROUNDS.

CHANGES WILL BE AN-NOUNCED IN LOCAL

MEDIA If you haven’t already renewed your card.

Please call 786-8850 to make an

appointment.

DISTRIBUTION DATES:




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. If you haven’t already signed up for this distribu-tion, please give us a call at 786-8850. Delivery date is the same as on the main calendar.

Foot Clinic Monday, Dec. 5

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

Safe and hygienic

Escanaba Senior Center Call 786-8850 to make your

appointment today. Bring your own towel. The cost is $12. Waiver must be

signed to receive foot care.

Exercise Classes

Tai Chi Classes Wednesdays 1 p.m. $3 fee

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 hundreds 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.

Looking for people who are interested in playing games like pinochle, 500 or cribbage either every week or every other week. With the cold weather starting this will be a great activity to get you out

and about. Contact us at the office to express your interest and hopefully we can get

enough people together to play.

THANK YOU for dropping off your SUPER ONE receipts! They really add up fast to help support our Senior Center. Please keep sending your receipts

in with your driver.

Craft Class

Wednesday,

Dec. 7, 10-noon Please let us know you are

coming so there are enough sup-

plies




Find us on Facebook!

Mal and Nancy

50/50

Winners!

October birthday flowers

won by Orvella

HALLOWEEN FUN

Crafting Turkeys for November

Line Dancers


DECEMBER 2016

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

Happy Halloween!

Our three costume contest winners: Jim Kee, Karen Bratonia,

and Vickie Lehman!

Lillian Strom won the Birthday bouquet!

Staff dressed up for the occasion...we even had bloody

cooks!

We had an unexpected intruder that invaded

our party and gave us a scare!

Thanks to our Werewolf for volunteering to give

us a surprise!

Our Line Dance class entertained us with two dances: Devil Woman and Ghostbusters!

Thank you Lois and all the dancers, great job!




FOOT CLINIC Wednesday, Dec. 7, by

appointment only

$12.50 and bring your own towel

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Gladstone Senior Center Activities for

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

There will be NO

December Birthday Meal

Please join us for the

Christmas Extravaganza

Dec. 14, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

1 Tai Chi 10-10:45 Hand and Foot 12:30 Center Bingo 1-4

2 Line Dance 10-11 Hand and Foot 12:30

12 Sit N Be Fit 10-10:45

Painting 12:30 Hand and Foot noon Cribbage noon

13 Card Making 12:30 500 Cards 12:30 Evening Bingo 6:45

14 Sit N Be Fit 10-10:45

Pinochle 12:30 Christmas

Extravaganza 4:30-7:30



19 Painting 12:30 Hand and Foot noon Cribbage noon


21

Pinochle 12:30

22 Hand and Foot 12:30 Center Bingo 1-4

23

Closed for

Christmas

26

Closed for

Christmas


28

Pinochle 12:30

29 Hand and Foot 12:30 Center Bingo 1-4

30 Line Dance 10-11 Hand and Foot 12:30 Brunch 11:30

5 Sit N Be Fit 10-10:45

Painting 12:30 Hand and Foot noon Cribbage noon


7 Sit N Be Fit 10-10:45

Pinochle 12:30 Foot Clinic 1-3



We will be having an

end of year brunch

Friday, Dec. 30,

11:30 a.m.


Gladstone Senior Citizens Corporation

Now that the cooler weather is here it is a good opportunity to check out our library with a vast selection of soft cover books. We even have some large print hard cover books for your reading enjoyment. As always, our puzzle table is ready for you to join in. Our exercise programs will take a short break over the holidays. Sit and Be Fit is held on Monday and Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45 a.m. Tai Chi meets Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. 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. The Corporation wants to extend a big “Thank You” to Karen Bratonia for her hard work tending to the flowers in the big pots at the front entrance to the building. They are a beautiful addition to the front of the Center BINGO: Four weeks of bingo in December (6, 13, 20 and 27). Volunteers will provide cookies for the players Dec. 19. Bonnie Marenger is bingo chairperson 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 cor-poration to attend functions or receive services from CAA. 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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Hello, everyone! Can you believe 2016 is coming to a close? This year seems to have flown by way too fast. The support of seniors like you has increased our presence in the community and our center is getting busier and busier. I enjoy the fact that you are utiliz-ing the services we provide. So, thank you for another

fun-filled year.

We will be changing the newsletter format slightly starting in January. It will be more condensed, and each center will be posting its own menu at the cen-ter with no menu appearing in the newsletter. Our mailing list will still be available but on a limited ba-

sis. It is a new year, so changes are inevitable.

We have the holiday season upon us. We will be tak-ing a bus trip to Escanaba Friday., Dec. 2, to visit the village at the U.P. State Fairgrounds for the “Christmas in the Village” event. I’m told this event is similar to an old-fashioned Dicken’s Christmas. Prior to the event at the fairgrounds, we will stop for lunch. We will spend the afternoon there on the grounds and be home in early evening. This is an outside ex-cursion, so proper footwear and dress for the weather is important. Seating is limited on the bus so call in

your reservation early.

We will have a guest speaker from SAIL here 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec 7 to talk about the program they have to help people who are on Medicaid transi-tion to living in their own home who no longer qualify for nursing home status but need assistance. All are welcome to attend. We hope you join us for lunch fol-lowing the speaker. Just remember to sign up for

lunch at least a day in advance.

The TEFAP quarterly commodity food distribution will be 9-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at our center. This is open to anyone who falls within the income guide-lines of the program. Call the center or go to

www.mdscaa.org for more information.

We will be celebrating our Christmas Party Friday,

Dec. 16. We are having our party on Friday in lieu of a Wednesday to allow you to attend other events in town. We will be serving a delicious chicken cordon bleu meal. We will have a few door prizes and a “share the wealth raffle”. We will also have “White Elephant Bingo” following the party. See details on

page 17.

The monthly CSFP commodity distribution will be 11-noon Tuesday, Dec. 20. Please note the time for this event has been changed to 11 to noon. This new time

will be in effect until further notice.

We are going to mix things up a bit for our Monthly Birthday Party. We will be combining our Monthly Birthday Party with our New Year’s Party. We will be celebrating both events Friday, Dec. 30. In lieu of a salad bar, we will be having an hors d’oeuvre bar and mocktails beginning at 10:30 a.m. to be followed by a brunch at 11 a.m. We hope you join us to bid farewell

to 2016.

Well, that’s it for this month. Next time you read my ramblings it will be 2017. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!

“When a cardinal appears

in your yard it is a visitor

from Heaven.”

CAA Menominee Senior Center

905 10th Street

Menominee, MI 49858

Phone: (906)863-2158

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

— Renelle Betters




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-EXTRA DATE ADDED! A local nurse will soak your feet, trim your nails, and do an overall health inspection of your “tootsies” Thursday, Dec. 8, and Monday, Dec. 19. Cost is $12 per person. Please bring your own towel. Appointments are necessary. Call the cen-ter at (906) 863-2158 to schedule your appoint-ment. A waiver must be signed ahead of time.

Computer Class:

Faststone Image Viewer: Class date: Tuesday.

Dec. 13, 1-4 p.m.

Free software program that acts as a photo display program and editing pro-gram, print, share, crop, adjust, resize, create slide shows, scan images and more. Use one program to manage your photo files. A portable computer will be required to install and use software. Cost $15 for this one three-hour session. Please call the center to register as class size is limited. NOTE: If anyone is interested in joining a photo club, the Northeast Wisconsin Amateur Photobuds is seek-ing new members. It meets 1 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the NWTC building in Crivitz. If there is enough interest in the Menominee/Marinette area, they may expand to meet in our area. For more information about the club and how to join, contact Brian Hartnell at (715)927-0444.

CRAFT DAY: 1 P.M, Monday, Dec. 12 We will be doing a painting on canvas class featur-ing a winter cardinal scene. Cost of this class is $5 per person to cover the can-vas cost. This would make a nice Christmas gift or a lovely addition to your holiday deco-rating. Please register with the center by Friday, Dec 9, so we know how much sup-plies to have.

Guest Speaker

Superior Alliance for Independent Living

The SAIL program helps people who have disabili-ties lead a more active and fulfilling life by creating and implementing opportunities for individuals in all areas of the Upper Peninsula. A representative will be here 11:30 a.m. Wednes-day, Dec. 7, to talk about the various programs they offer, including its nursing home transition program. All are welcome to attend. If you are going to stay for dinner, please make your reservation at least a day in advance by calling the center.

Movie Day Thursday, Dec. 29

12:45 p.m. Classic movie:

“An Affair to Remember”

Starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr

Free popcorn, candy and soda. All are welcome!

Center dates to remember: Center is closed Dec 23 and Dec. 26 for

the Christmas holiday. Center will also be closed Jan. 2 for the New Year’s holiday.


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

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-noon Tuesday, Dec. 20. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME!!!! (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.

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MEDICARE MINUTES Renelle Betters

MMAP Counselor Phone: (906) 863-2158

Open enrollment is ending soon! The last chance for most of you to make a change to your part D plan or your Medicare Advantage Plan is Wednesday, Dec. 7. If you haven’t compared plans, now would be the time. Maybe some of you are happy with your plan and there is no need to change. By now, you should have been notified of any changes to your plan in 2017. If you need help comparing plans, I am still taking appointments to assist people. For those of you who receive “Extra Help” with your prescription coverage, you have a continuous enroll-ment period. This means, you can change at any time as long as you receive the “Extra Help” from Social Security. This program is for low-income sen-iors who may need help paying for their premiums and it also gives a discount to the copays. If you think you may qualify for this program, we can make an appointment and I can assist you with the application process. For those Blue Cross Blue Shield clients still need-ing assistance, you still have a few days for help. For those of you who are in need of help with the Medigap Subsidy, you will need to apply by Dec. 15. I can help you apply online or by paper. For those who want to keep Blue Cross and change your plan, you still have time to let them know before the Jan. 1 deadline. I can help you weigh your options but you make the final decision. There are counselors like me at every senior center in our Community Action Agency. Any of us can as-sist you with your Medicare or Medicaid questions. Please call to set up an appointment so we can make the time to assist you.

Menominee High School Holiday Open House Wednesday, Dec. 14

The Menominee High School will once again open its doors to the public for its Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Students will participate in activities and decorate the halls with holiday flair. This year’s theme is “Cartoon Holiday Movies”. There will be a free-will offering dinner served at 12:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. Anyone wishing to at-tend the dinner should RSVP by Dec. 8. There will be transportation available via the school bus system for anyone needing transportation to/from the event. For more information about the event, or to make your reservation for the meal or for transportation, please call either of these phone numbers: (906)424-0344 or (906)863-7814 Ext. 224.

BUS TRIP: CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE We will be travelling to Escanaba to the U.P. State Fairgrounds to the Gas & Steam Engine Village for their Christmas in the Village. The village is deco-rated in an old-world style and they have craft ven-dors, horse-drawn wagons and other events going on. While there are buildings on the grounds, this event is mostly outdoors so be prepared for this event and dress for the weather is critical to your comfort. The event starts in the afternoon, but we will go up in advance and have a lunch before the event. We will throw in a bit of holiday fun by singing Christmas carols on the bus, too. To join us, please contact the center as bus space is limited. Cost of the bus ride is $5 per person. The event is free. Please bring money for your lunch and some spending money. Lunch location to be deter-mined as of yet. We will let you know once it is settled.

Medicare Fraud Tip: Medicare or Social Security will

NEVER call you to verify your information that is on

your Medicare card. Never give out your number to

anyone over the phone unless you know the source

directly.




December 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 birthday list,

please fill out a registration form at the center. If we

have listed someone who is now celebrating their

birthday in heaven, please let us know.

Laverne Allgeyer, Victoria Bayee, Francis Bretl, Bob Burns, Theresa Cobb, Linda Crossman, Cliff Dotseth, Ken Dufresne, Nancy Faucette, Merrill Felch, Aurora Foat, Dennis Fuller, Victoria Geitz, Ted Gomske, Syl-via Gross, Nancy Hanson, Martha Hargrave, John Harris, Joanne Herbst, Delores Herris, Helen Hoff-man, Pat Houle, Jack House, Jonathon Johnson, Katherine Jones, Lawrence Joslin, Carol Kamine, Patty Klitzke, Betty Koesling, Carol Korte, Charlotte Laduron, Richard LaPierriere, Yvonne Lemery, Bev Madore, Glenda Matthews, Loretta Mayer, Gloria Meyer, Ann Michaels, Carol Mick, Vicky Miller, Wal-ter Multerer, Warren Nelson, Robert Nielson, William Niemann, Diane Nowack, Millie Oreshoski, Jayne Payne, Ruth Payne, Pat Peanosky, Carol Peterson, Forest Phillips, Kym Pogrant, Pat Polzin, Gabrielle Porath, Barry Rosene, Genevieve Rye, Russell Schwartz, Mark Scofield, Wes Shaver, Gerri Shepeck, Ralph Sorenson, Eleanor Spaude, Lynda Struebing, Mildred Surk, Raymond Thoune, Rodger Trottier, Gerry Vandenberg, Doris VanDomelen, Tela Wenzel, Roger Williams, Darleen Woods, John Zuraski

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY & NEW YEAR’S PARTY

This month’s “Monthly Birthday Party and Salad Bar” has a twist. We are going to celebrate the December birthdays on Friday, December 30th at our “New Year’s Eve Brunch”. We are combining the two events into one big end of the year blowout. We are going to do a brunch instead of lunch. We will be serving earlier on this day. We will start the event at approximately 10:00AM. In lieu of a salad bar, we are going to have a snack table and “mocktails” for you to enjoy starting at 10-10:30am. Then, we will serve a brunch at 11:00AM. Brunch includes: cheesy omelets, sausage links, breakfast cubed potatoes, muffin, grapes, and juice. Cost for this event is the suggested donation of $3 for seniors age 60 & over. Guests under 60 are welcome but must pay $7 each. Seating is limited, so please call or stop by to register no later than a day in advance.

CHRISTMAS PARTY/BINGO Come and celebrate the holiday sea-son at our annual Christmas Dinner on Friday, Dec. 16. We will be serv-ing a delicious chicken cordon bleu

meal with a Christmas dessert at noon. Following dinner, we will have a few door prizes and a “share the wealth” raffle. Cost is a suggested donation of $3 each for seniors age 60 and over. Guests un-der 60 must pay $7 each. Maybe even St. Nick will stop by. Who knows?? Following the Christmas Dinner, we will play White Elephant Bingo. If you want to play, just bring in a small, inexpensive item from your home that you are willing to part with wrapped in a paper bag as a gift. When we call a bingo winner, they will be able to grab a prize from the table. The center will kick in a few items as well. If you don’t have any treasure to part with, then a small dollar store item could be your gift. Dinner reservations are required. All are welcome to play White Elephant Bingo at no cost.

November Trivia Answer: Mickey Mouse

December Trivia Question: Who was the “red-nosed” reindeer?

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.



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

This is such a great time of year —busy but so fun and wonderful! I hope you will stop by and see us at the Center some time during the holiday season — we have a lot go-ing on as usual! I hope this season finds you and yours happy and healthy. All the best for 2017! -- Becky

Angels Among Us Recognizing all the generous folks who

recently donated to the Center: Fayann M, Mollie L, Jean C, Howard A, Bob D, Brenda H, Arlene H, Judy G, Cliff

W, Jim R, Helen L and to the Wednesday Card Club for their donation in honor of Shirley M and

Theresa F’s birthdays.

Special thanks to the Rock Area Senior Citizens Corporation for their generous donation to the

Center.

Thanks to all who volunteered and bought pasties

during our annual pasty sale. Another success!

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!

CENTER CLOSED: Dec. 26

to celebrate Christmas

PLAYERS DE NOC PLAY!

Guys on Ice The New Fishing Musical!

Dec 4, 2 p.m. Call now to sign up for tickets!

356-6420 $12/ticket, dinner after dutch treat!

Join us for our Christmas Dinner!

Wednesday. Dec. 14, noon

Featuring a wonderful meal of chicken cor-don bleu, red potatoes and more-plus some

wonderful games and prizes!

Special Thanks to our Pasty

Sale Workers

Couldn’t do it without you! Thanks to the pasty buyers,

too!

Time for our

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS

COOKIE

EXCHANGE!

Bring a dozen, take a dozen!

MONDAY, DEC. 19, 10 a.m.

Cookies, prizes and more!

Next Quarterly TEFAP Food Distribution:

Thursday, Dec. 8, 8 a.m. until out

Check us out on facebook!

Stay up to date with all happenings at the

Center!

Search for:

Rock Area Senior Center!




It’s time to say thanks…. Please meet the rest of your Rock Area Senior Center Senior Advisory Committee. Your Committee steers the center in the right direction and serves as your voice. A big thanks to all below for their hard work and dedication!

Jim Ringelberg came to visit for two days and then never left! He’s been coming to the Center for 13 years and serv-ing on the SAC for two years. Jim likes the food and com-pany at the Center!

Sharon Reiniche has been coming to the Center for 21 years and has been on the SAC since its begin-ning! She likes the people at the Center and hopes it continues for a long time!

Dean Althouse’s work at K.I. Sawyer brought him to the UP. He’s been coming to the Center for 20 years and has served the SAC for 3 years. He hopes to see the Center exist long into the future.

Gladys Fullmer bought property up here in 1970 and made her home here in 2004. She has been at the Center ever since and has served on the SAC since it started! She loves the people and the cards!

Judy Gaudette has been on the SAC committee for 10 years and has come here since the 70’s. She loves the Center because Seniors are the most fun!

Bill and Sandy Laukkanen are new to the committee. Welcome! Bill grew up here and then the couple lived in Chatham for 40 years. The Laukkanen’s are back in Rock and have come to the Center for about 8 years. They like the friendly folks and hope the Center continues for a long time!


DECEMBER Activities DECEMBER—SAVE THE DATES

SUN 12/4 .......................... Guys on Ice—play at Bonifas

TUES 12/6 ........................ Oldies Night - bring your records!

THURS 12/8 ................. TEFAP Quarterly Food Commodities

TUES 12/13 ................................... Bake Sale, 4-6 p.m.

TUES 12/13 ............................................... Game Night!

WED 12/14 ............. Christmas Meal and Party at noon

MON 12/19 ............ Annual Cookie Exchange at 10AM

TUES 12/20 ........ “It’s a Wonderful Life” Movie at 2PM

TUES 12/20 ............................... Spin the Wheel 6 p.m.

SUN 12/25 ...................................... Merry Christmas!!!

MON 12/26 .......... Center closed for Christmas Holiday

WED 12/28 .......... Birthday and New Year’s Eve Party!

►Mondays

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

►Thursday, Dec. 8: Lunch and bingo at Cornell

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DECEMBER Birthdays Barbara Botwright ............................................. 1

Jackie Bartczak ................................................. 2

Otto Borchert ..................................................... 2

Gayle Gill ............................................................ 2

Tom DeGrand .................................................... 3

Emily Jones ........................................................ 3

Helen Ruth Seppala .......................................... 5

Nettie Moyer ...................................................... 6

Shirley Maki ....................................................... 7

Tom Smithson ................................................... 7

Virgie Kanerva ................................................... 9

Rose Anderson ............................................... 10

Leon Snyder .................................................... 11

Julie Dahlstrom ............................................... 13

Michael Mattila ............................................... 13

Donna Marenger ............................................ 15

Lorry Flath ....................................................... 19

Dora Norden ................................................... 19

Fred Britton ..................................................... 20

Charles Dedic ................................................. 20

Mary Therese Flinn ......................................... 20

Larry Fullmer ................................................... 20

Loretta Hoy ..................................................... 22

Diane Nelson .................................................. 24

Doug Possi ...................................................... 24

Jim Ringelberg ................................................ 24

Everell Verbrigghe .......................................... 24

Larry LaCosse ................................................. 25

Joan Kitiuk ...................................................... 26

Evelyn Lurkins ................................................ 26

Richard Wells .................................................. 30

Birthday Party &

New Year’s Eve Meal!

Come join us for Baked chicken, red

potatoes, assorted goodies,prizes

and more!

Noon Wednesday, Dec. 28

Dig out those old LPs and join us for a good ol’ music request night! We have the player; you bring the records! Tuesday, Dec. 6, after supper

Halloween Fun! Clockwise from left: Gary Wellman’s wolfman

won best costume. Farmhand Helen Sullivan en-joys the birthday flowers she won. Top: Nichole Lampinen, Lucy Lampinen and Judy Gaudette (seated) are ready for the party. Next: Our cos-tume contest participants! And Bottom: Judy

Gaudette won the candy by guessing how many were in the jar!

Lots more

pictures on our

Facebook page!

Check it out!




Next Bake Sale

Dec. 13 4 p.m.

Game Night Tuesday, Dec. 13 6 p.m.

Next Senior Monthly

Commodities:

Dec.14

8 a.m. to

3 p.m.

Tai Chi for Health Classes: Early Bird Mondays, 8:30 a.m. Early Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

Gentle strengthening and balance exercises to promote flexibility and relieve stress.

Walk & Exercise Club

Tuesdays:

1 p.m.

Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. Classic Movie of the

Month!

2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20

It’s a Wonderful Life!

Starring Jimmy Stewart

Join us! We provide the popcorn!

Check out our new winter enclosure! Special thanks to

Howard Aalto (above, center) for spear-

heading the project and to helpers, Bob Dennis (painting),

Jim Ringelberg and Cliff Walimaa

Thanks to the Rock Area

Senior Citizens Corporation

for its contribution to the

Center AND to the enclosure

project! THANK YOU!!!

Judy’s Area Update Students of the week: Sarah Hanson, daughter of Scott and the late Lisa

Hanson.

Roy Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Hanson.

Kyle Kayser, son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Kayser.

Deaths:

Janet “Maudie” Pattan, 72, Rock, passed away Sept. 25 with her family by her side. She is survived by hus-band Fred, sister Pat (George) Peterson, children Patty O’ Neal, Roy (Geri) Pattan, Libby Pattan, Eric Gustafson, Shirley (Joan) Pattan, Mary (Harve) He-bam, Teri Trudeau and Robert Manty. She is also sur-vived by 24 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and many dear

friends and family.

Cyndi Hacker, 65, Rock, passed away Oct. 1. She is the wife of Scott Hacker of Rock. Survived also by son, John, of Rock, daughter Samantha (Chris) Dur-rent of Lansing, three grandchildren and several

cousins.

Dorothy “Sis” Wadeen, 82, Gladstone, formerly of Rock. passed away Oct. 9. She is survived by hus-

band,

Vernie, son Ed (Tammi) Wadeen, daughter Sherry (Rick) Madsen, Steve (Dea) Wadeen, Rick (Mary) Wadeen, Kevin (January) Wadeen, 17 grandchildren,

two brothers and her sister, Karen Azbell of Rock.

Norma Lorraine Haring, 89, Cornell, passed away Oct. 17. Surviving are her children, Richard, David (Melody) Haring, Christine (Jim) Haring-Clausen, 10 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, 9 great-grand children and one brother.



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

From all of us at the Hermansville Senior Center,

may the Spirit of Christmas bring joy to your heart,

and happiness to your home.

DECEMBER COMMODITIES

Quarterly Commodities will be distributed Friday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bi-Monthly Commodities will distributed 9-10 a.m. Fri-day, Dec. 16. Be sure to bring your cards.

How to cope with Christmas loneliness? ♦ Spend time with people, especially positive

ones, who lift your spirits. Perhaps you’ll be grateful for their cheer.

♦ Exercise regularly, but don’t over-do. Blood pumping can help clear your mind.

♦ Eat right. Chocoholics beware. Overindulgence can mean temporary highs followed by disap-pointing flab.

♦ Lights on! Enjoy sunlight, outdoors if possible. Brighten up your home and workplace. Light therapy sometimes helps get rid of sad feelings.

♦ Budget your gift spending and stick with your budget. Prevent January bill shock.

♦ Talk about your feelings. Keeping them bottled up can mean anxiety, ulcers, sour disposition, and/or explosion. Need a trusted, listening friend? Try a local church.

♦ Give to others. Volunteer. Others can also use a “caring” voice from you.

♦ We all can use good advice navigating life’s storms.

The Hermansville Senior Center has vari-

ous activities going on every week.

Everyday you can come to the center and “Walk in the Gym.” It’s good exercise, and walking with oth-ers can be fun. You can walk anytime from 9 a.m. to

3 p.m. We also have a treadmill for walking .

If you want to just come to the center to enjoy

other’s company, we have morning coffee each day.

We also have Fun Bingo 12:45 p.m. every Tuesday

and Friday. Fifteen games are played.

“Cards” are played on Wednesday afternoons.

“Craft Day” is the third Monday of the month Dec.

19 this month.

Foot Clinic is on the third Tuesday of the month, but just for the month of December the Foot Clinic will

be on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The nurse gets here

around 9 a.m. Cost is $12. Be sure to bring a towel.

Call the Center to register for the Foot clinic.

We also have special dinner days.

“Christmas Dinner” will be Dec. 14, starting at noon. Menu is chicken cordon bleu, vegetable blend, baby red potatoes, strawberry salad and Christmas des-sert. For any meal, please call one business day

ahead to reserve your meal.

Each month we have a “Birthday Day” dinner . Our December Birthday Day Dinner will be Dec.28, start-ing at noon. Menu is baked chicken, red potatoes,

squash and sunshine cake.

Other holidays may also be celebrated. Check your calendars for these special dates, or call the center

for more information.

We would love to have anyone visit at any time, and

bring a friend or two.

Remember to bring in your ECONO and

SUPER ONE receipts. Thank You



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

Precautions to Take

1. Stay indoors (or don’t stay outside for very long).

2. Keep indoor temperature at 65 degrees or warmer.

There are programs out there that can help with your heating needs.

3. Stay dry, because wet clothing chills your body more quickly.

4. Dress Smart – protect your lungs from cold air. Layer up! Wearing 2 or 3 thinner layers of loose-fitting clothing is warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. Think about get-

ting your thermals!

Essential winter-wear: hats, gloves or preferably mittens, winter coat, boots, and a scarf to cover your mouth

and nose. Always remember to watch for icy walkways or roads. Be aware of things around you.

Sometimes, snow can cover a dangerous walkway of ice.

Last, but not least, always keep in touch with a family member of neighbor. If no one hears from you in a day

or so, help will be called.

Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help.

Center Administrator Pam Haluska, with her brother in-law, Roger Schuette, displays a beautiful “hand-painted” saw blade that Roger made for a raffle at the Hermansville Center. Tickets are $1, and drawing will be at the December Birthday Dinner.

2016 annual Health Fair in Hermansville took place Oct. 19. It was a big success. There were many vendors participating, and a large amount of people attended. The lunch was great, and there were many prizes given away.

Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults



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

“Maybe Christmas, she thought,

doesn't come from a store.

Maybe Christmas

...PERHAPS...

Means a little bit more!”

Merry Christmas & Happy 2017 from the Mid County Senior Center Staff

Becky Thoune, Administrator

Donna Ihander, Office Assistant

Shelby Jardeen, Sandy Hollo, Fran Zuraski, Homemaker Aides

Janis Mulzer, Lisa Gaudes, Meal Drivers

Hazel Kozak, Transportation

Ashley Manninen, Katie Kurth, Pam Meek, Personal Care Aides

Matter of Balance Graduates An eight-week Matter of Balance class meets Thurs-day mornings at the Mid County Senior Center. This class is designed to promote exercise to increase strength and balance. The class was taught by Ren-elle Betters and Becky Thoune. Renelle & Becky had a great time teaching this class, and they had a lot of fun too! Five seniors (see photo below) “graduated” from the class Nov. 3. The day ended with graduation cake and ice cream. Congratulations to all our students. We hope you come back soon to visit! Left to right: Don Brown, Joan Brown, Dorothy

Kruhmin, Lynda Keller and Susie Hansen.

Christmas Cookie

Exchange This year, we are trying something new: a Christ-mas cookie exchange Dec. 19 beginning at 1 p.m. Each person who would like to participate brings HOMEMADE Christmas cookies to exchange. (one dozen for each person participating). We will be asking each participant what type of cookies they are making so we do not have duplicates. Light refreshments will be served. Contact the senior if you would like to join us.



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

December Activities

Dec. 7 — TEFAP quarterly food distribution beginning at 9 a.m. Carryout assistance is available until 11:30 a.m. If you are in need of assistance please arrive before 11:30 am. Income guidelines apply. Dec. 12 -- 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. Dec. 16 -- Christmas Party Dinner with music provided by Marla and Norman Tuinstra, beginning at 11 am. Please arrive before 11 a.m. so you may be seated to enjoy the special entertainment. Menu will be chicken cordon bleu, vegetable blend, baby red potatoes, strawberry salad and Christmas dessert. Dec. 19– Christmas cookie exchange beginning at 1 p.m. See page 26 for more information. Dec. 20– Elderly Food Program distribution drive through 9-10 a.m. only. You must have a green eligibility card to participate. Dec. 23 and 26 -- senior center is closed for Christmas. No home delivered or congregate meals OR home-maker aide service available. We will reopen 8 a.m. Dec. 27. Merry Christmas!

Dec. 30 -- Monthly Birthday/New Year’s Party BRUNCH beginning 10:30 a.m. (please note earlier time). Menu will be cheesy omelets, sausage links, American potatoes, muffins, juice and grapes. We will also be having an hors d’oeuvres bar (10:30 a.m.; brunch at 11 a.m.) with nonalcoholic Mimosa’s and Bloody Marys to ring in 2017! Please notify the staff if you are celebrating your birthday in December so we may honor you with a FREE nutrition certificate and birthday card. Check out our new door prize theme baskets (everyone in attendance has a chance to win one) on display at the senior center.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Joe Stetina .................................. Dec. 9

Floyd Hollsten .......................... Dec. 12

Clyde Thoune ........................... Dec. 20

Glenda Keiran .......................... Dec. 27

Judy Francour ........................... Dec. 30

Belated birthday wishes to

Pat Hollsten, who celebrated Nov. 19

CELEBRATING OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Mary Ann Brabec, Bea Gerue, Chuck Willemarck

and Edna Pickl

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GLADSTONE

SENIOR CENTER 303 N. 8th St. Gladstone, MI 49837 Center Administrator:

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HERMANSVILLE

SENIOR CENTER W5480 1st St. Hermansville, MI 49847 Center Administrator:

Pam Haluska Phone: (906) 498-7736 Email: [email protected]

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MENOMINEE

SENIOR CENTER 905 10th St. Menominee, MI 49858 Center Administrator:

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MID-COUNTY

SENIOR CENTER 202 S. US 41 Daggett, MI 49821 Center Administrator:

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ROCK AREA

SENIOR CENTER 3892 W Maple Ridge 37th Rd Rock, MI 49880 Center Administrator:

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Phone: (906) 356-6420 Email: [email protected]

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