“Life Gets Better With Age” DECEMBER 2019
The Cheboygan County Council on Aging’s Monthly Newsletter
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Gail Tinker, Executive Director The Oasis c/o Cheboygan County Theresa Sorenson, Human Resources / In Home Services Coordinator Council on Aging Earlene Chasse, MMAP Coordinator What’s Inside? Cheboygan Center Dennis Oikarinen, Administrative Assistant
1531 Sand Road Phyllis Orr, In Home Services Assessor Advertisements ...... 1, 15 Cheboygan, MI 49721 Heather Love, Sand Castles Coordinator Activities……………………….3 Phone (231) 627-7234 Peggy Maynard, Sand Castles Assistant Fax (231) 627-4048 Becky Crowder, Sand Castles Assistant Birthdays ...... 13 [email protected] Carol Stammer, Sand Castles Assistant Brenda Cardinal, Hostess Commodities ...... 13 Wolverine Center Gerald Vork, Registered Nurse 6554 Wolverine Road Glenna Godin, Kitchen Lead Director’s Corner……………...8 Wolverine, MI 49799 Mary Mankin, Kitchen Team Phone (231) 525-8969 Donations……………………..9 John Barr, Kitchen Team Fax (231) 525-9218 Chris Tranquilla, Transportation Fall Fundraiser………………...9 [email protected] Bob Sias, Home Delivered Meals Fun and Puzzles ...... 7 The Oasis is Paul Schwind, Home Delivered Meals Gale Landrie, Home Delivered Meals Published monthly by Harassment Policy ...... 13 The Cheboygan County John Ainslie, Home Delivered Meals
Council on Aging. Wolverine Staff Heating and Energy Assistance This publication is free to Brian Turbin, Site Manager/Executive Chef Program………………………12 Cheboygan Residents Pam Wiacek, Cook over 60 years of age. How We Served You…………13 Craig Hurt, Home Delivered Meals
Subscription for a yearly mail- In-Home Service Providers Menus ...... 4 ing fee of $11.00 Lori Boldenow to cover postage. Shelly Fosmore Misickquatash (recipe)………10
Pam LaCross The Oasis is funded by adver- Sand Castles ...... 9 Stephanie Lloyd tising dollars paid by busi- Peggy Maynard Staff Anniversaries ...... 12 nesses and organizations in Annette Wheeler our community. Special Dinner Event………….9 Becky Crowder We do not endorse any one Submissions/Suggestions ...... 13 business or organization. Board of Directors Tips to Boost your Nutrition…11 Lowell Beethem, President Sue Cleary, Vice President Weather Closure Policy……….6 Ned Workman, Secretary/Treasurer Mark Kadrovach What is the CCCoA? ...... 12 Nancy LaVigne Leonard Page Rich Zech Joan Zech
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4 Showing off new vehicles just added to our fleet! 100% paid for by a grant from MDOT.
5 Weather Closure Policy
We live in Michigan and the weather can be unpredictable! It is the policy of the Council on Aging to remain open during most periods of inclement weather. However, where extraordinary circumstances warrant, we do reserve the right to close the facilities and cancel transportation and/or home delivered meals. The determination is made by the Executive Director, is usually made by 9am and is based on the safety of our staff & clients, as well as the driving conditions on all the roadways, city AND rural. If it is deemed unsafe for our staff to drive, we will close. We DO NOT FOLLOW THE SCHOOLS’ POLICIES, so just because the schools may be closed, doesn’t mean that we are closed.
Please note that this policy also applies to Sand Castles Adult Day Facility. If your loved one is attending Sand Castles, you will get a personal phone call from the Coordinator in the event the site is closed.
On inclement weather days, please tune to the following radio stations to determine whether our facilities/transportation/home delivered meals routes are running:
WMKC Big Country 102.9 WGFM Rock 105/95.5 (& 103.7 Alpena) WUPS 98.5 The Classic Hits Station WCHY/ WGFN 97.7/98.1 The Bear WWMK 106.3 Mac FM (& 98.1 Alpena) WCBY FM 100.7/AM 1240 Big Country Gold
Weather closures will be posted on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CheboyganCountyCOA. You can also call the Sand Road site at 231-627-7234 or the Wolverine site at 231-525-8969.
Safety first! Happy winter
6 Cheboygan County Human Society TANNER ELECTRIC INC. To see our up-coming events, picture and videos of our electrical contractor animals hat are up for adoption, report a lost pet, and residential - commercial - industrial view the services we provide to Ceboygan and Presque Isle Counties, Visit our Facebook page: Jason Tanner, Owner Cheboygan county Humane Society ( official fb page) Cell: 231.818.1444 | Office: 231.238.2700 Licensed & Insured The shelter is located at: Or visit our website: www.cheboyganhumanesociety.org 1484 N. Straights Hwy. Topinabee, MI 1536 E Hackleburg Road [email protected] • [email protected] Cheboygan MI 49721 24 Hour If you have an animal complaint, or see a stray animal, please call 911. Ph: 231-238-8221 Emergency Service www.tannerelectric.net
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Income Based Rent Heat/Electric, Water/Sewer INCLUDED Contact Richard Sawyer to place an ad today! Easy access apartments and elevator No need to sell your house or land [email protected] or x2570 The BUS stops here Senior Center right next door (800) 950-9952 Pet Friendly We are NOT a nursing home/assisted living 3-D-5-5 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 15-0670 Director’s Corner
Dear Friends,
The Christmas season is just around the corner. It is a joyful time of the year where people send greetings to friends and family and congregate together for the holidays. I would encourage you to take advantage of as many special seasonal events as you can.
Christmas is not a time, nor it is a season, but it is a state of mind. Christmas is a time to cherish peace and goodwill. It is a time to be plentiful with mercy, and it is a time to have the real spirit of Christmas. Too often, in the course of our busy days, we forget to say "Thank You" to those who have helped to shoulder our bur- dens and those who make up the structure of our daily lives. Let me take this op- portunity to thank all of you for being a part of our organization and sharing this year with us.
As we begin a new year, 2020, I think it would be appropriate for us, no matter what our religious persuasion, to give thanks. I am hopeful that 2020 will be a great year for Cheboygan County and for the senior citizens who choose to still reside in this area. It is our goal to continue to offer a wide variety of programs and services. Please feel free to contact us to see how you can become involved. After all, a busy mind is a healthy mind!
May this Holiday Season and the coming New Year bring you and your family joy & comfort. I wish you all abundance, happiness, and peace in a New Year filled with hope. On behalf of our Board of Directors, our staff & volun- teers, I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year.
Happy Holidays! Gail Tinker Executive Director
8 Donations Thank you to the Thank you St. Paul,s St. Thomas Food United Methodist Church Pantry for all of your kind donations! For your donation from your fair restaurant proceeds. Sand Castles Adult Day Center Sand Castles provides care and Thank you Paul & Jean Schwind companionship for Seniors
In Memory of The Sand Castle’s Program includes; daily hot meal and snacks, experienced Betty O’Neill and caring staffing, opportunity for personal care, scheduled transportation, socialization with oth- ers in their peer group, exercise, assistance with activities of daily living.
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Tips to Boost Your Nutritional Health
As you make food choices to improve your nutrition, keep these tips in mind:
• Stick to healthy fats. Choose healthy fats found in seeds, nuts, avocados, fatty fish, and vegetable oils rather than saturated fats and trans fats.
• Drink up. Water, of course. To stay hydrated, drink a lot of water and non-caffeinated beverages and eat foods with high water content (like soups, cucumbers, grapes, and melons) unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
• Opt for whole grains. These fiber- and nutrient-rich foods will help your digestion and protect your heart. Choose brown rice, whole grain cereals, and whole wheat bread instead of white bread and refined grains.
• “Rough up” your diet. Include a variety of high-fiber foods every day, such as raw fruits and vegetables and whole grains. These foods help cut down on constipation; provide the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and nutrients that you need for healthy aging; help maintain your weight; and reduce your risk of heart problems. If you’re not sure you’re getting enough fiber, talk to your doctor about supplements.
• Pack in protein. Power your body with lean proteins like beans, eggs, chicken and fish, lean meats, and nuts.
• Remember that calcium is critical . Everyone needs calcium to protect bone health, but seniors should really bone up on calcium-rich foods like low-fat dairy products. A calcium supplement, usually paired with vitamin D — its partner in bone building — can also help you get what you need.
• Shop for B12. As an older adult, you should also look for foods, like cereals, that are fortified with vitamin B12. Because of the body’s decreased ability to absorb B12, getting more through diet and supplements will ensure that you meet your requirements.
Now that you know what to do, you can make the necessary changes to your diet and a real commitment to your senior health. It's fine to start gradually: Exchanging junk foods for healthier options is a good first step. But try to make changes every day that will bring you closer to your goal of a healthy diet and a healthy life.
11 What is the CCCoA?
The Cheboygan County Council on Aging (CCCoA) is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, providing services and assis- tance to the residents of Cheboygan County aged 60 years and older at all income levels.
The CCCoA is funded by: • Cheboygan County Millage • MDOT • Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) • Nutrition Services Incentive Programs (NSIP) • Region 9 Area on Aging • Fees for Services • Special Events & Fundraising • Public Contributions & Donations • Misc. other grants as they become available
Our Services Include: • Sand Castles Adult Day Care • Medicare / Medicaid Assistance Program • Homemaking Services • Personal Care • Respite Services (providing "a break" for caregivers) • Foot Care Services by on-staff R.N. • Blood Pressure Clinic • Hearing Test Clinic • Congregate Meals • Home Delivered Meals • Senior Companions • Kinship/Grandparent Program • Commodity Distribution Merry Christmas • Medical Loan Closet • Health & Nutrition Education & • Transportation Services Happy New Year • Many recreational activities such as crafts, ceramics & card clubs To our entire Staff • Monthly birthday celebration and parties for many holidays, with and their families. live music
Our MISSION is to continually improve our products and services to meet or exceed ex- pected requirements which allow us to pros- Thank you for your dedication to per as a council, contribute to the community our seniors and our mission! and maximize the quality of senior living. BEST is our goal!
Suggestions, Submissions, Corrections email: [email protected] 12 Birthdays Join Cheboygan Center for Birthday Monday. The First Monday of the Month. Starts at 12:00pm. Badford ‘Brad’ Hersey Claire L Kirch Nancy Johnson Harry D Cornell Robert Hurst Gilbert Silva Joyce Krawczewski Patrica Busard Molly L Catlin Edna ‘Gail’ Garrison Dolores Wauters Elsie Getz Charles Gillingerten Isabel S Luther Sheryl L Macafee Faye A Stockwell Gretchen M Gregory Ann E Lytle Mary ‘Pat’ Eckhout Betty A Strieby Sharleen A Barrette Denise Bruder Lorraine J Clare Lois Kolatski Susan K Kwiatkowski Betty Heilman Mary L Newcomer Frederick E Lauer Karen Manzel Sally Dizon Terry Elder Erlene ‘Ernie’ Futrel Mary Yoder George M Warner Nancy A Cemazar John McGonigal Paula M Barber Alice M Liebgott Harold W Cornhill Jackie Smith Darlene V Wade Valerie A Bloom Carl ‘Bud’ McRae Helen A Snell Donald Terry Christine B Dotson Donna L Gates Patricia A Deuel Ashley Hammond Doreen Hotsinpiller Chal Thomas Leask Pam B Poucher Helen Bur Margo L Craig James R Lilley Elroy W Grahl Carolyn North Mary L Rybarczyk Shirley R Bergstrom Kathy S Downing
The views and comments expressed in This month’s commodities will be distributed at the Cheboygan Center on our newsletter are not necessarily the Friday, December 20th from 10:00—11:30 am. views or the comments of the Cheboygan County Council on Aging.
How we served you Cheboygan County Council on Aging Harassment/Bully -Free Policy The Cheboygan County Council on Aging ("CCCoA") seeks to provide facilities which promote October 2019 safety and camaraderie for its congregate, volunteer and staff. Congregate Meals ...... 1302
The CCCoA is committed to providing an environment free of unlawful harassment. Creation of a Home Delivered Meals ...... 3519 hostile or offensive environment may include, but is not limited to, conduct that criticizes or shows hostility toward an individual or group because of personal belief, race, color, religion, sex, national Homemaker ...... 474.5* origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Therefore, this policy applies to all forms of harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment and harassment directed at an individual because of Personal Care ...... 97* personal belief, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. All such harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Respite ...... 97*
This policy will be applied to any type of harassment or bullying by any person directed at any other person. Persons engaging in harassment and or bullying will be barred from both CCCoA sites. Adult Day Services ...... 759* *hours If a person believes that he or she is the victim of any type of harassment, such harassment should immediately be reported directly to the Executive Director, either in person, written correspondence These programs are paid for in part from or email. In addition, a Grievance Report should be completed and given directly to the Executive donations and funding from the Region 9 Director for action; such action is outlined as an attachment to said Grievance Report. Be assured Area on Aging through the Michigan Office that there will be no retaliation against good-faith reports of harassment. This policy applies to all of Services to the Aging and the Older types of harassment, whether it comes from staff, volunteers, congregate, suppliers, and or Americans Act. Also, MDOT and local vendors. millage dollars.
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