Communicator January and February 2018 The Encore Years 2017 Encore Award Goes to Ann and

Winter Jim Nicholson Serenade At this year’s Auction Gala we were pleased to present Ann and Jim Special luncheon Nicholson, the Honorary Chairpersons with the emeritus of the boards of the for the event, with our 2017 Encore Symphony Orchestra, Business Leaders Opera Theater Award for their incredible contributions page 8 for Michigan, the McGregor Fund, to making our community a better place Detroit Public Television, YMCA of to live. Metropolitan Detroit, and the Detroit It’s Tax Time The theme of our Auction Gala was Public Safety Foundation. Last year Jim Free Tax “The Encores,” in keeping with our was honored with the Neal Shine Award Preparation continued focus on all that is possible for Exemplary Regional Leadership. in the “encore” stage of life. These Assistance at SOC Ann was a driving force in the capital years are characterized by purpose, page 8 campaign that made it possible for SOC contribution and commitment, to accept Henry Ford Health Systems particularly to the well-being of future generous gift and convert the former BrainStorm generations. Our honorary chairpersons Newberry nurse’s residence at Cottage certainly exemplify the “Encore” spirit. Hospital into the beautiful John and Workshop Their list of accomplishments and Learn ways to Marlene Boll House. Ann is currently honors would fill the biographies of a on the Board of Visitors of the Merrill nurture brain your dozen people. Palmer Skillman Institute at Wayne State page 19 If you list the organizations that are University and is Co-President of League driving change and making a positive of Women Voters of . She difference in our community, you will served as a trustee of Oakland University Benef ts of find Ann and Jim Nicholson. for 16 years and as secretary to the Singing Board of Trustees of Japhet School How singing As CEO of PVS Chemicals, Jim Nicholson has had a long and in Clawson for five years. Ann is also improves your distinguished business career and he is immediate past president of the Young health sought out to serve on corporate boards Woman’s Home Association and is on page 28 throughout the country. That would the capital campaign committee for have been enough for many people. Alternatives for Girls, organizations that But Jim is also serves chairman of the focus on improving life options for the Community Foundation of Southeastern girls and women of Detroit. Michigan, the State of Michigan We are deeply grateful for all Ann Investment Advisory Committee and and Jim have done for SOC and our the Futures Foundation. He is chairman community.

For information go to www.socservices.org or call 313.882.9600 Staff Directory & Services

residents who are unable to shop or This bus service is available to seniors INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR prepare meals for themselves. This can (60+) and disabled persons in Harper Catherine O’Malley include individuals who are ill, recently Woods and the five Grosse Pointes. 313-882-9600 ext. 2100 hospitalized, or homebound for other Riders are asked to make reservations reasons. 2 days in advance. Standing [email protected] appointments are accepted. We recognize that aging is, for many, INFORMATION & a complex and fearful unknown - but ASSISTANCE EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT it doesn’t have to be. Our services and programs promote health and Renee Troscinski Susan Kopf independence for those with advanced 313.882.9600 ext. 2110 313.882.9600 ext. 2109 life experiences. We help adults 60 [email protected] [email protected] years of age and older to be active and healthy through a host of support Chris Brown JoAnn Gerlach services. Share your thoughts, ideas and 313.882.9600 ext 2109 concerns. We’re always looking for ways 313.882.9600 ext. 2108 to improve, so let us know. [email protected] [email protected] If you have a general question, this We offer food with friendship five DIRECTOR OF FINANCE is the place to start. I&A has a wealth days a week. A complete meal is served at lunchtime and plenty of Lynda Altovilla of knowledge to share with seniors and their families. If they don’t have conversation accompanies each meal. 313.882.9600 ext. 2102 the answer, they know where to find We also coordinate all the programs [email protected] it. We also help arrange escorted and activities including; counseling, education, exercise, health screening, Please call with any financial questions transportation, advocacy, and trips, workshops, and parties. that involve billing, sales, or credit card service referrals. transactions. Notary Public Services available free of charge. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNICATION & FUND ADVANCEMENT Heidi Uhlig CASE COORDINATION 313.882.9600 ext. 2107 Deb Miller Nina Mondalek [email protected] 313.882.9600 ext. 2104 313.882.9600 ext. 2106 SOC relies on our over 400 volunteers [email protected] [email protected] to make it possible to deliver SOC relies on the support of We supply case coordination by care services. With only 10 FTE (full-time individuals, foundations, organizations, managers who strictly adhere to the equivalent) employees, we need your and corporations to allow us to deliver National Association of Social Workers time and talent! There are volunteer services. If you are looking to make Code of Ethics. Our mission is to opportunities to suit your interests a donation, advertise in one of our enhance the well-being of seniors and and schedule. We are looking for publications, or support our auction help them meet their basic human volunteers of all ages and abilities or special events, please contact our needs. While clients may be referred for office work, special events, escort development office. to case coordination for a variety of drivers, friendly visits, Meals on Wheels reasons, our care managers always drivers, craft and sorting projects and a Notary Public services focus on the client’s self-determination, myriad of other tasks. Let us know what available free of charge. empowerment and dignity. you like to do and we will match you up with the perfect project. MEALS ON WHEELS PAATS BUS Shirley Snow TRANSPORTATION 313.882.9600 ext. 2124 Call 313.343.2580 between Meals on Wheels contributes to the overall well-being of seniors by 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. providing regular nutrition and daily Do you or someone you love need contact with a caring volunteer. A a ride to an appointment, to do an hot meal is delivered five days a week errand or to get to SOC? Pointe Area to Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods Assisted Transportation is here to help.

2 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org Services For Older Citizens Over The Years By Ed Deeb, Co-Founder of SOC Founder, Michigan Business and Professional Association

I was co-founder of the SOC organization when it began as “Seniors Onward for Change” with meetings at various schools. SOC was officially founded November, 1978. Several of us volunteers helped start the organization and honored several volunteers for outstanding work at the annual meeting, held at the War Memorial. Then, in 1982, SOC changed its name to Services for Older Citizens with a wide range of activities for its members. You have grown exponentially. Unlike other non-profits, SOC is hands-on to assure a variety of services are provided on a timely basis. Today, SOC serves more than 11,000 seniors living in the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities and is located at the John and As an active member of the Grosse Pointe Marlene Boll House. community, I was involved with several non-profit organizations. When SOC was formed at the beginning, it originally received minor funding grants for My wife Joanne and I lived in the Grosse various programs such as food and friendship, Pointes for more than 40 years mostly in the minor home repairs and chores, meals at Shores on Lochmoor Boulevard, four houses home service, senior citizen information, and from Lake Shore Drive. We loved the area and a very small list of things that members could the people. participate in. Today, SOC provides programs Our son George, and daughter, Jennifer in yoga, bingo, music, tai chi, a book club, (Kluge) both graduated from Grosse Pointe arranging area tours, helping individuals manage North High School. George then graduated their finances, showing movies, providing health from the University of Michigan, and Jennifer programs and exams, volunteers, meals on graduated from Michigan State University. wheels, Currently George heads a business start-up They also have an annual Senior Expo, creative company, and resides in North Carolina. Jennifer arts and crafts workshops, exercise classes, to currently is president of Michigan Business and name a few. Professional Association here in Michigan. In addition, SOC holds an annual Auction Gala I have always enjoyed being part of various which they have been hosting for 21 years. In non-profit organizations such as Grosse Pointe 2017, the honorary chairpersons are Ann and Men’s Club, Grosse Pointe Shores Improvement Jim Nicholson. Foundation, Friends of the Library, and Services for Older Citizens (SOC), to mention a few. My how SOC has grown.

January/February — SOC News & Events 3 It Was a Fabulous Night of Glitz, Glam and Giving included a two

year lease on a SERVICES FOR OLDER CITIZENS 21ST ANNUAL AUCTION GALA Ford Fusion, OCTOBER 12, 2017 donated by Lynn and Paul Alandt; a multi-color sapphire bracelet, donated by LaLonde Jewelers; an investment in building our Ippolita necklace and community – a community that a Rolex watch donated both celebrates and cares about by Ahee Jewelers; a day older adults. They say it “Takes a with artist Dominic Village...”, in our case, it takes a Jim Nicholson (Chairperson) Pangborn; a week in Paris, Village, and a Park, and several Photo by Collin Hathaway donated by Ann and Jim Cities, and a couple of Shores, Nicholson; a week in and two Woods and Townships.... Over 200 people gathered at Cabo donated by Marian and Thank you to all who help make the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Brendan Battersby; a week in a this possible. October 12 for SOC’s 21sth Italy, donated by Nancy and Rich Annual Auction Gala – The Solak; a rooftop deck lobster Encores. The Alger House was party, donated by Mike’s on transformed into a Hollywood the Water, a Wyland sculpture, style award night with paparazzi, donated by Ursula Gifford, and famous movie stars (well, a ride on the mail boat to deliver impersonators), a walk of fame, mail to the freighters, donated and our first Encore Award. by Wescott. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres dinner, a fabulous array of silent Our auction success is an and live auction items, and important part of raising the piano music played by our oldest $1,200,000 necessary each volunteer, Alice Laitner. The year to provide vital services decorations, expertly created by to seniors and caregivers in Karen Watson, Tracy Blatt, Tish our community. Thanks to Collet, Mary Wilson, and Mary the extreme generosity of our Ann Bury, were pure Hollywood sponsors, local businesses, and Glam. auction guests, SOC broke all records and raised over Extra special auction items $400,000. That support is an Photo by Karen Pope

4 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org Bruce Nichols and Marcia Russell

Alice Laitner at Piano with Charlie Chaplin (Eddie Tujaka) and her son Bill Laitner Mary Wilson (front) and Karen Watson (back) making the centerpieces Jim Nicholson, Madeleine Phillips, Allen Phillips and Kay Douglas (rear)

Karen Watson, Doug Blatt and Tracy Blatt Dr. Donald Rozzell, Tammy Nellon, Mary Wilson, Bill and Peggy Clark Photos by Karen Pope Special thanks go to: Honorary Chairpersons Gold Ann and Jim Nicholson Peggy and Peter Kross, Gioconda and Thayer McMillan III, Anthony Soave Platinum Patti and Jim Anderson Silver Beaumont, Grosse Pointe; Jana and Steve Marlene and John Boll Brownell, Cynthia and Julius Huebner, Tracy and Doug Blatt Wolverine Packing William J. Champion III Benefactor Doris J. and Donald L. Duchene, Sr. Foundation Bruce Bradley, Cathy Champion and Kevin Ruby McCoy Foundation Killebrew, Liz and Bob Rader, ShorePointe Ann and Jim Nicholson Nursing Center, Nancy and Mark Wollenweber St. John Providence Media Sponsors S. Gary Spicer, Sr. Grosse Point Magazine and Grosse Pointe News Mary Wilson And, hundreds of generous auction item donors Anonymous and our auction guests.

January/February — SOC News & Events 5 Auction Contributors We are deeply grateful for all of the items Thank You and support from our donors.

A Southern Gardener, Inc. Grosse Pointe Dermatology

Associates Above the Barre X Thank You Allemons Landscape Center Grosse Pointe Farms Pawsitive Directions Dog Department of Public Safety Academy Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Alandt Grosse Pointe Theatre Pointe Vision Care, P.C. Arkay Walker Interior Design Mr. and Mrs. Douglas PRP Wine Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Battersby Hamborsky The Purple Rose Theatre Co. Mr. Charles Berschback Rabaut’s Interiors The Big Salad The Hill Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rader Jr. Breckels Massage Therapy, Inc. Irish Coffee Bar & Grill Mr. and Mrs. Jack Renick Chef Brian Brenner Jack Entertainment Ms. Beth Rentschler Candi Belts & Accessories John F. Martin Photography, Inc. Mr. Dennis Sabatowich Mr. William J. Champion III Ms. Shirley Kennedy Shorepointe Optical Studio Charvat the Florist Wayne County Commissioner – Slows Bar B Q Christine Wardwell Oils Timothy Killeen Small Favors Church of Christ Care Center Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kopf Mr. and Mrs. Richard Solak Circare Ms. Karen Krausmann Susie at Home Comcast Spotlight La Moda International This-n-That For Pets Connor Park Florist Hair Design Ms. Jackie Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cullen LaLonde Jewelers and Ms. Tibbitts Crest Ford Gemologists Village Food Market Da Edoardo Restaurant The League Shop LensCrafters Wally’s Frozen Custard and Denyse and Company Coffee Station Designer Deals Unltd. Luxe Marchiori Catering J.W. Wescott Detroit Institute of Which Wich? Ophthalmology Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Widgren Detroit Zoological Society Mrs. Ralph Wilson, Jr. Doggie Scoops Meldrum & Smith Nursery Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wollenweber Edmund t. AHEE jewelers Michigan Opera Theatre Wolverine Packing Co. Edwin Paul Salon Mike’s on the Water Woods Wholesale Wine Mrs. Hadley Mack French Deb Miller Village Grille Fresh Farms Market MJR Theaters Mr. Albert Zifilippo Friends Hair & Nails Salon Moosejaw Grosse Pointe Mr. C’s Car Wash, Harper Ave Decorations Artfully Garrido’s Bistro Created By: Ms. Ursula Gifford Mr. C’s Car Wash, 26 Mile Road Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson Tracy Blatt Girlie Girl Salon Mary Ann Bury Olympia Entertainment Rita Goss Tish Colet The Great Frame Up of Pangborn Design Karen Watson Grosse Pointe The Parade Company Mary Wilson

6 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org A Beaumont Affiliated Health and Rehabilitation Center

The one Beaumont doctors choose

ShorePointe is conveniently located near Beaumont Grosse Pointe and other area hospitals. Specializing in rehabilitation, patients recover in a well-appointed residential environment that emphasizes the mastery of day-to-day tasks, essential for a successful return home. As an affiliate of the renowned Beaumont Health, this Five Star state-of-the-art facility features a dedicated team of medical professionals and outstanding therapists - making it the ideal destination for a safe and speedy recovery.

26001 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 | 586-779-7000 | www.bahrc.com

January/February — SOC News & Events 7 CELEBRATIONS

January and February Birthday “A Winter Serenade” Luncheon Celebrations! Wednesday, February 21, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Entertainment: Michigan Opera Theatre Thursday, February 8, 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Sponsors: MOT – Mary Thompson Foundation No Charge – reservations needed Lunch – Lakeshore Senior Living Celebrating your $10.00 – registration required birthday in Lucky us! Once again, we are all in for a really January or special treat. First in keeping with the beginning February? Let of the Chinese New Year, we will enjoy a us know and wonderful Chinese meal catered by Moy’s, our come join us for favorite local Chinese caterer. Lunch will include a celebration of an egg roll, pork fried rice, almond chicken and you! Gourmet sweet and sour pork, plus a dessert. After lunch, lunch on the sit back as the Michigan Opera Theatre whisks house, birthday you right out of your mid-winter doldrums with cake (with a a repertoire of some of your favorite musical candle!) and theatre hits plus, of course, a bit of opera. If you a keepsake missed this event last year, do not make the same photo with your mistake twice! This event is made possible by the friends at SOC Mary Thompson Foundation. is just a part of how we want to wish you a Happy Birthday! Free Tax Preparation Assistance at SOC Paczki Fest! Tuesday, February 13 Thursdays, February 1 $1.25 per Paczek – registration required through April 12 We will special order for you, one or more paczek to AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest celebrate our annual Paczki volunteer run tax counseling service Fest! Call the SOC front preparing taxes and answering tax related desk at 313-882-9600 questions free of charge for taxpayers of and let us know all ages from middle to low income with your favorite flavor special attention to those 60 years of age of paczek by 12 or older. The program offers free, quality, noon, Friday, confidential tax preparation service. February 9. Appointments can be made beginning You can choose January 15 and are taken on a first come from strawberry, basis. All slots fill quickly. custard, raspberry, apple, lemon, apricot, prune and blueberry. Note: Contact Services We have been seriously reprimanded in the past for Older Citizens by referring to one paczek (singular pronounced to make an “ poon-check”) as paczki (plural). So just to appointment recap, order one paczek or two or more paczki. (313) 882-9600.

8 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS

Living on “Purpose” Workshop Ballroom Dancing Monday, January 22, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, January 23 – March 20, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Facilitator: Jennifer Raybaud, Certified Facilitator: Otis Gatson Mindfulness Instructor Wayne County Community College Continuing Sponsored by: Beaumont Health Systems Education Class No Charge – reservations needed No Charge – reservations needed There is no more powerful adventure than the This course is designed to teach individuals the discovery and application of you life’s “purpose.” basic steps of ballroom dancing. Students will also People often believe that our “purpose” in life learn hand and foot coordination, posture, basic is something they are “lucky” to find or that it’s turns and spins. You do not need a partner to elusive. This workshop will demystify “purpose” thoroughly enjoy this class! and allow every participant the opportunity to engage and know that “luck” has nothing to Play for Fun – Beginning Piano Lessons do with it. Whether you are looking to define Wednesdays, January 24 – March 28, your passions to find more of a “purpose” in the 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. employment sector of your life, in volunteering, Instructor: Evola Music in your hobbies or anything else, this workshop is designed to help you do just that. $49 for 10 weeks plus a $20 Book – The book is payable to “Between the Covers” the instructor on the Tuesday, January 23, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. first day of class – Facilitator: Kathleen Gallagher, Grosse Pointe registration required Public Library Outreach Maximum of 12 No Charge – reservations needed Learn to play for So many books so little the FUN of it – time! We will have You will learn to some great books to play your favorite share, new books of songs in just a interest, and titles few weeks using a coming soon. Join proven method. No Kathleen for this book experience necessary. talk and pick up some Instruments available for rent. new tips about using the library. They have Play for Fun – Continuing the Fun many new services for Wednesdays, January 24 – March 28, downloading movies, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. audiobooks, and Instructor: Evola Music ebooks - all free! Bring your tablet, iPad, or other device and she will show $49 for 10 weeks plus a $20 Book – The book is you the basics. She is also very handy and will payable to the instructor on the first day of class – bring some of her favorite tools from the library registration required tool collection to show off. Also ask her about Maximum of 12 the library’s outreach services and arrange for Continue learning to play for the FUN of it. delivery and pickup of library materials to your Advance to the next book level and continue your home. musical journey!

January/February — SOC News & Events 9 CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS

Sign Language – Beginners “Annuities… Should I buy one, what to do Thursdays: January 25 – March 22, if I own one, and why would I want one.” 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Instructor: Stewart Glen Facilitator: Michael Coliton, Economist, seasoned Location: SOC insurance agent, and long-time independent Wayne County Community College Continuing agent/broker/wholesaler of insurance and Education Class financial products No Charge – reservations needed No Charge – reservations needed This class will introduce the important role of Annuities often get a bad American Sign Language (ASL) in the lives of name, and for many reasons people with hearing loss. You will learn about it is well deserved. Too vocabulary, grammar, language function in often financial advisors sell ASL, as well as how to sign the manual English or push a client into a product alphabet. Class is limited to 12. the advisors themselves know little about, or do so to meet sales goals given to them by their firms. Conversational French – Beginner The name “annuity” itself is in fact a misnomer, Fridays, January 26 – March 23, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. as there are at least 8 different types of annuities Instructor: Dr. Dib Saab that serve completely different purposes, yet all Location: SOC share the name ‘annuity’. Do you have a Variable Wayne County Community College Continuing Annuity with ongoing fees with possible large Education Class exposure to risk, while your advisor is charging No Charge – reservations needed you fees on top of the fees already built in? Did This class will teach participants to recognize and your advisor put you into a “propriety” product respond appropriately to basic questions, read, because it’s the only product he/she could only interpret authentic selections and read aloud sell you due to being captive with an investment familiar passages using acceptable pronunciation. firm or bank? How do you get out of them? Were Students will create basic sentences using you aware a trust as a beneficiary can severely appropriate agreement (subject, verb, adjective). limit your loved one’s options, often leading This class needs a minimum of 8 people. toward high tax consequences for them? Learn the unspoken facts in this session that many do Conversational French – Intermediate not wish you to learn. Open question and answer Fridays, January 26 – March 23, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. session to follow. Instructor: Dr. Dib Saab Location: SOC Reservations Required Wayne County Community College Continuing Call 313-882-9600 to reserve your spot for all Education Class activities. If there is a charge, your registration No Charge – reservations needed will not be complete without payment. This course will build on the lessons from Conversational French for Beginners. Participants will be able to recognize and Refund Policy respond appropriately to basic questions, read, If SOC cancels an activity or event, you will be interpret authentic selections and read aloud reimbursed in full. If you cancel your registration familiar passages using acceptable pronunciation. prior to the start date (excluding trips), you will Participants will create basic sentences using be given a SOC gift certificate as your refund. appropriate agreement (subject, verb, adjective). No refunds can be made after the start date of This class needs a minimum of 8 people. an activity or event.

10 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org CREATIVE WORKSHOPS & CRAFTS

Drawing and Painting Knitting for Charity Tuesdays, January 23 – March 20, Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Facilitator: Patty Matheson Instructor: Jacquline Duncan The Wool and the Floss, Grosse Pointe Location: Wayne County Community College Sponsor: Heartland Health Care Center, University Center Grosse Pointe Woods Wayne County Community College Continuing No Charge – reservations needed Education Class This long-standing No Charge – reservations needed SOC group is always Maximum of 15 participants looking for more This is a basic drawing and talented (or new!) painting class designed to knitters. They have introduce participants to the gathered weekly for skills required to accurately many years to knit render what they see. It is also an opportunity for a wide variety of the more advanced artist to gain some visual and items to benefit local creative practice in drawing and painting that residents touched will enhance any artistic endeavors. Participants by cancer. The need are responsible for their own supplies. Class will is great for caps for be held at the Mary Ellen Stempfle University chemo patients, Center computer lab at 19305 Vernier Rd, Harper scarves, small lap Woods, across from Eastland Mall. Call PAATS at blankets, shawls and more. Join us in supporting 313-343-2580 if you will need transportation to the - Cottage, Radiation and from the Lab. Oncology department and Knit Michigan. Knitters can choose any project they like! Memoir Writing Class Thursdays, January 25 – February 15, No-Sew Fleece Blanket – Making 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 –11:30 a.m. Facilitator: Nancy Solak Sponsor: Blanketed with Love $20.00 – Registration required No Charge – reservations needed Maximum of 8 Come and help In these workshops, you will be given writing the wonderful, prompts to stimulate memories and creativity. non-profit There are guidelines by which the workshop organization, is held, including the necessity of complete “Blanketed confidentiality among the participants, only with Love” giving feedback that supports the writer, and fulfil their goal understanding that each person has a unique of making 500 voice. The craft of writing (i.e., grammar, fleece, no sew metaphor, simile, alliteration) will only be blankets for those touched upon. The goal of the workshop is to tap in need. Making and donating soft comforting your creativity. Please make your reservation early. blankets for all ages, this group has donated to Nancy Solak is an award-winning author and editor, a many local charities, including Sweet Dreamzzz, certified workshop leader in the Amherst Writers Method, Saint Patrick’s Senior Center in Detroit, the the author of A Footpath in Umbria: Living, Loving Detroit Rescue Mission. No experience necessary, and Laughing in Italy, and maintains a web site called A just a kind heart! Reluctant Traveler: www.areluctanttraveler.net January/February — SOC News & Events 11 CREATIVE WORKSHOPS & CRAFTS

The Chit Chat and Color Club…It’s Fun and Relaxing!!! Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Facilitator: Mary Kay Fiorentino No Charge – reservations needed If you would like to relax and socialize at the same time, come and join us for our “Chit Chat and Color Club”. Just like meditation, coloring allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment, helping to alleviate anxiety and produce a sense of calm. The health benefits are tremendous. We will supply the coloring books (from simple to complex!) and the colored pencils. All you need to bring is a desire to relax and have fun.

ENTERTAINMENT

Alice Laitner plays the Piano for You! Movie: “The Founder” – PG 13 Tuesdays, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. One of our favorite Running Time: 115 minutes seniors, Alice Laitner, $2.00 – Registration required will lull you into a The true story of how Ray lovely state of mind Kroc (Michael Keaton), a as she plays the piano struggling salesman from just for you in our Illinois, met Mac (John living room. Carroll Lynch) and Dick McDonald (Nick Offerman), Movie: “Hidden Figures” – PG who were running a burger Monday, January 29, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. operation in 1950s Southern Running Time: 127 minutes California. Kroc was $2.00 – Registration required impressed by the brothers’ Three brilliant African- speedy system of making American women at NASA the food and saw franchise potential. Kroc soon — Katherine Johnson maneuvers himself into a position to be able to (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy pull the company from the brothers and create a Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) multi-billion dollar empire. and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) — serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

12 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org EXERCISE CLASSES

SOC exercise classes are for people of all ages (60+) and abilities and the atmosphere is fun, welcoming, and non-competitive. No need to register in advance. All classes are drop in. Pricing New Participants: • $23 for a 4 class punch card ($5.75 per class) • Choose to take the first week of all classes • $60 for an 11 class punch card ($5.45 per class) free or purchase an 11 class punch card for just $30 (a $30 savings). • $50 for a VIP card for unlimited monthly classes (huge savings) • $8 drop in rate

DAAA Evidenced-Based Fitness: Yoga Level 1 – Seated This hour- Incorporates seated warm up with stretch, long journey muscles and back care and includes standing will promote chair support for balance and mobility. Caregivers strength, welcome! endurance, Tues. 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Rosa Hunter stability, mobility, Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Rosa Hunter flexibility and postural Active Fit challenges by yoking the mind, breath and body. Incorporates the three Classes are designed with a “start where you principles of fitness: are approach”. Instructions will be tailored to a movement (cardio), muscles person’s capability. (strength) and more Please bring a yoga mat. (flexibility and balance) for Mon. 9:00 a.m. Instructor: Judy Sarvis the more active adult. Wed. 9:00 a.m. Instructor: Judy Sarvis Mon. 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Stacey Panduren Fri. 9:00 a.m. Instructor: Jessica Kodanko Wed. 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Stacey Panduren Chair Yoga Tai Chi Chair yoga is a unique yoga style that adapts Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese yoga positions and poses through creative use discipline designed to of a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and enhance body, mind becomes an extension of the body. You are able and spirit, and leave you to warm up your body and safely perform yoga feeling refreshed. You’ll gain poses with more support and stability. Poses better muscle tone, improve are done seated on the chair or the chair is joint flexibility and increase used for support during standing poses. Chair circulation. Wear comfortable, yoga is suitable for all fitness levels and physical loose-fitting clothing. conditions. Tai Chi – Beginner Class Mon. 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Judy Sarvis Thurs. 9:00 a.m. Instructor: Susan Smith Wed. 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Judy Sarvis Fri. 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Jessica Kodanko Tai Chi – Continuing Class Mon. 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Judy Sarvis For those with SOC Tai Chi Experience Wed. 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Judy Sarvis Tues. 9:00 a.m. Instructor: Susan Smith Fri. 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Jessica Kodanko

January/February — SOC News & Events 13 GAMES

Contract Bridge Lessons – Beginners Mah Jongg Club Wednesdays, January 17 – February 21, Every Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. No Charge – reservations needed Cynthia Luce – Life Master and member of the American Mahjong, American Contract Bridge League more commonly $20 for 6 sessions – registration required known as Mah Maximum of 12 Jongg or Maahj, If you always is a variant of the wanted to Chinese game learn how to mahjong. American play bridge, Mah Jongg utilizes this is your racks to hold each opportunity. player’s tiles, jokers, Cynthia will and “Hands and teach you how Rules” score cards. to bid, how to It has several distinct gameplay mechanics such keep score and the basic dynamics of the game. as “The Charleston”,which is a set of required Her method of teaching is casual and fun! passes, and optional passing of the tiles. If you know how to play the American version of this Re – Gifting Swap Bingo! ancient game, come join the fun! Tuesday, January 23, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Sponsor: Audrey Bernier Contract Bridge Club Every Friday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $2.00 per card, limit one card No Charge – reservations needed per person – Bridge is the world’s greatest game of the mind. It reservations is stimulating, challenging and provides the ideal needed setting for socializing and making new friends. Audrey is The club is not a class. We are offering a room giving you the for players who already know how to play bridge opportunity to join with friends. Groups must bring their own to swap a gift playing and score cards. you may have Bingo received for Every Tuesday and Thursday, Christmas or 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. your birthday or some $2.00 per card – registration required other special occasion that is just not you or is Bingo’s history can be traced back something that you may already have, for another to 1530, to an Italian lottery called gift that may be just you or is something that “Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia,” you’ve been wanting. But what you choose as which is still played every Saturday in Italy. From your bingo prize is all about luck, for the bingo Italy the game was introduced to France in the participants must wrap back up their swapping late 1770s, where it was called “Le Lotto,” a game gift, so the winners have absolutely no idea what played among wealthy Frenchmen (who knew?). they are getting. How much fun is that? Please Bingo is fun, good exercise for your brain, and a be sure that your participating gift is something great social gathering. Join us for fun, friendship actually nice or useful…no gag gifts please. and prizes!

14 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org

Caring with our hands is our job. Caring with our hearts is our life.

Rehab and Nursing Center (586) 285-7122 CMS Rated 5-Star Facility

All on one campus! Conveniently located just minutes north of Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods and Assisted Living (586) 285-6230 St. Clair Shores: All Inclusive, Affordable Pricing

23575 15 Mile Road Clinton Twp, MI 48035 586-791-2470

Senior Housing (586) 285-7143 Church of Christ [email protected]

Care Center www.cofccc.org

January/February — SOC News & Events 15 GAMES

Progressive Rummy Texas Hold’em Poker Every Tuesday, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Poker Lessons and Tournament: No Charge – reservations needed Every Monday, 10:00 a.m. For more information about the Don’t know game and fees, contact Harry Burkey, this simple card 313-885-1393 game? We’d be happy to teach No Charge – reservations needed you. Similar to Described as a “thinking man’s game,” Texas Contract Rummy, Hold’em had a humble start in the poker world. Progressive Robstown, Texas, is officially recognised as the Rummy is played place in which it originated. Learn to play this with three to eight players and two decks of cards. popular, competitive game where the object is to This version of rummy includes all four jokers win everyone else’s game chips and then join our from the two decks, totalling 108 cards. It’s an weekly tournament. For most of the players, the extremely popular variation of Rummy and pretty game is more about the fun and friendship than addictive. Guaranteed! the competition.

GROUPS

Sing-Along Group! Grannie Nannies Every Wednesday beginning January 3, The 1st Friday of every month, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. January 5 and February 2, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Choir Director: Jean Curtis Demeulmeester Big Boy Restaurant, 20710 Mack Avenue, No Charge – reservations needed Grosse Pointe Woods No Charge – reservations needed Come join a fun group of grandmothers who love spending time with their grandchildren! You’ll share innovative, memory-making What a beautiful way to start off the New Year! opportunities that bring quality to your Singing Reduces Stress and Pain. relationships with the young people in your life, Studies have linked singing with a lower heart such as where can you take your three-year old for rate, decreased blood pressure, and reduced a fun afternoon or what games do six-year olds stress, according to Patricia Preston-Roberts, a like to play? If you are a grandmother and would board-certified music therapist in New York City. like to share experiences with others, join the If you like to sing but would love to sing with “Grannie Nannies” for laughs and great advice! a group vs. in the shower, please join us for an Look for the group at one of the back tables. extremely pleasant afternoon. No experience They will be glad to have you join them. For more necessary…just a desire to sing! information, please call 586-944-0299.

16 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org GROUPS

Loss and Grief Recovery Support Group Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group First Wednesday of every month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Third Thursday of every month, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. No Charge – reservations needed Facilitators: Carolyn Van Dorn, Nursing Unlimited and Marian Battersby, Home Instead No Charge – reservations needed

This is not a therapy session but attendees will share their losses as they choose with each other in an atmosphere of trust, gentleness and We offer a safe place for caregivers, family and confidentiality. This is nonsectarian and open to friends of persons with dementia to meet and all. Group is limited to 12. develop a mutual support system.

Ask the Experts Articles appear every week in the Grosse Pointe News. Hundreds of articles are online at familycenterweb.org. Ask the Experts Talks bring talented Resources for Families, Individuals and Professionals speakers who educate and engage audiences in an evening of intensive Years of discussion on a single topic. Service 2000-2015 Ask the Experts Videos of many talks are on our YouTube channel and aired on the Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s WMTV. Association of Professionals online directory includes mental health practitioners, specialized services, www.familycenterweb.org organizations, senior services, schools, faith [email protected] community organizations and businesses. 313.432.3832

Meet & Greet events offer an opportunity ASK THE for school, mental health and other EXPERTS The Family Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization professionals working with youth, adults and ASSOCIATION of that is 100% supported by community contributions. families to connect and share information. PROFESSIONALS

January/February — SOC News & Events 17 In a world full of anti-aging messages, here’s a surprising fact: Wrinkles are a brain’s best friend. At BrainStorm, we’ll tell you why. We’ll also explain how memory works, show you ways to nurture brain health, and play lively games that target key cognitive skills. Shake up your brain with fun, new activities that stimulate and invigorate your thinking. You can teach an old brain new trick. Learn how as Janet Horan, RN and Allie Short, Masters in Social Work Intern, introduce a breakthrough approach to brain health and We believe we serve all families best training. when we offer them a choice. This interactive program teaches brain basics A CHOICE OF FACILITIES... while challenging you to replace old routines with A CHOICE OF SERVICES... fresh pursuits. With effort, we can create new brain A CHOICE OF COSTS... cells. Make them matter. Build healthy habits for a happy brain at BrainStorm. SOC’s BrainStorm Workshop consists of 9 sessions that will be held Tuesdays, February 6 – April 3, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. See page 19 for more information. Family Owned Since 1908 www.Verheyden.org

grosse pointe eastpointe Mack at Outer Dr. schultz chapel (313) 881-8500 Gratiot S of 9 Mile Rd. (586) 775-2200 clinton township detroit Garfield Ave S of Hall Rd. don graham chapel (586) 286-6400 (313) 849-0120

warren detroit duross chapel risko chapel Schoenherr S of 12 Mile Rd. Michigan Ave at Cecil (586) 756-5530 (313) 841-8284

18 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Keeping you Fit at Home – Core “BrainStorm – A Workout for the Strengthening Exercises Mind Workshop” Thursday, January 11, Tuesdays, February 6 – April 3, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Facilitators: Janet Horan, RN and Allie Short, ShorePointe – A Beaumont Wayne State University Masters in Social Work Health & Intern Rehabilitation $15 – 9 sessions Center Reservations required Craig Miller – Physical Therapist Maximum of 20 participants No Charge – reservations needed SOC’s Craig will be discussing and BrainStorm providing demonstrations of a Workshop collection of core strengthening consists of 9 exercises designed to protect the sessions of spine, increase energy conservation research-based and dynamic balance and improve wellness activities safety by decreasing the risk for falls. developed by the Institute of Keeping you Fit at Home – “Reducing the Gerontology Risk for Falls in your Home” at Wayne State Thursday, January 25, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. University. ShorePointe – A Beaumont Health & BrainStorm addresses multiple facets of brain Rehabilitation Center health, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual Maria Salwin – Occupational Therapist well-being. Presentations are filled with hands-on No Charge – reservations needed activities, humor, social interaction, and take- home materials. Class is limited to 20 participants. (See more information on page 18).

Keeping you Fit at Home – Core Strengthening Exercises Thursday, February 8, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ShorePointe – A Beaumont Health & Rehabilitation Center Craig Miller – Physical Therapist Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where No Charge – reservations needed we spend much of our time and tend to move Craig will be discussing and around without thinking about our safety. Many providing demonstrations of a falls could be prevented by making simple collection of core strengthening changes in your living area, as well as personal exercises designed to protect and lifestyle changes. Maria will share a fall the spine, increase energy prevention check list, and explain modifications conservation and dynamic you can make in your home that can reduce the balance and improve safety by risk for falls. decreasing the risk for falls.

January/February — SOC News & Events 19 HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Keeping you Fit at Home – “Balance Mindfulness/Meditation Practice – Finding Matters Too…” Your Little Piece of Peace Thursday, February 22, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. ShorePointe – A Beaumont Health & Jennifer Raybaud – Certified Mindfulness Rehabilitation Center Instructor; Beaumont Health Systems Instructor Craig Miller –Physical Therapist $3.00 – registration required No Charge – reservations needed This 30-minute class will bring together 4 Falls often occur due to a variety of factors; some essential elements to calming the mind and external, such as your home set up, and some enjoying your life more. Through the practices internal, such as decreased strength or range of of gentle stretch, breathing basics, engagement motion of our joints. Many of us know about the in mindful ways of thinking, doing and being and benefits of exercises that improve our strength, finally, meditation, a more peaceful, purposeful endurance and flexibility, but did you know that life awaits. it is possible to exercise your balance system? Craig will describe how the balance system works, Free Blood Pressure Screenings and take you through a range of exercises/ The 2nd Tuesday of every month, activities intended to help you improve your 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. balance system. Advantage Living Center – Harper Woods No charge – reservations necessary Individual Nutritional Counseling High blood pressure is Wednesday, February 7, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. a silent killer that shows and 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. no symptoms but can Facilitator: Andrea Hageman, Registered cause very serious health Dietician, Beaumont Health System problems if left untreated. No charge – reservations needed The strain placed on the Do you have arteries from high blood questions about pressure weakens the your diet or need arteries and can lead to help following a a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease or even certain diet? If so, dementia. Monitoring your blood pressure is an Andrea Hageman, important step in maintaining your health. Beaumont registered dietitian will be Reservations Required available for a 30 Call 313-882-9600 to reserve your spot for all minute, individual activities. If there is a charge, your registration appointment. She will will not be complete without payment. talk with you one-on-one about your diet questions and can provide you with Refund Policy educational materials. Come discuss topics such If SOC cancels an activity or event, you will be as weight loss, diabetes, heart disease, high blood reimbursed in full. If you cancel your registration pressure, gastrointestinal issues or any other diet prior to the start date (excluding trips), you will related topics. When making your reservation, be given a SOC gift certificate as your refund. please state which particular health topic you No refunds can be made after the start date of would like to discuss. an activity or event.

20 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org LUNCH

Gourmet Lunch at SOC Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. $5.00 Lunch Reservations needed at least one day in advance Join us for a delicious, freshly prepared gourmet lunch. Acclaimed local chef, Brian Brenner sources the freshest seasonal ingredients to prepare a healthy, hearty, and delicious lunch celebrating cuisines from around the world. Chef Brian was most recently the head chef for the Bayview Yacht Club, and has previously worked at Opus One, Tribute, and the Golden Mushroom. Come for the delicious food and meet some new friends.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology Instructions Computer Basics – Windows, Word One-on-One Technology Instructions Processor, Email and Internet Every Friday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays, January 23 – March 20, No Charge – reservations needed 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Do you have Instructor: Christopher Wheatley questions Location: Wayne County Community College about your University Center Computer Lab cell phone, Wayne County Community College Continuing computer or Education Class tablet but you No Charge – reservations needed are either too Maximum of 20 participants embarrassed to This hands-on ask your family course will guide for help or students through you just don’t the fundamentals of want to bother computer literacy. them? Learn Concepts and beginner, skills to be learned intermediate include windows basics, word processor basics, and advanced e-mail and internet. No computer experience is computer lessons in computer basics, including required, but students are urged to practice on Microsoft Word and Excel. Also, if you need computers as the course progresses. This course help with your Smart Phone, either Android or uses Microsoft Windows computers and Microsoft iPhone, your E-Reader such as Kindle, tablets Office software. This is a lab-lecture class in which such as IPad skills are presented by the instructor and students or Android, will complete tasks individually or in groups. or you just Students must bring a flash drive to class for want to get to storage of exercise files. Class will be held at the know how to Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center computer use Facebook lab at 19305 Vernier Rd, Harper Woods, across or email, this from Eastland Mall. Call PAATS at 313-343-2580 if is the place you will need transportation to and from the Lab. for you. Class is limited to 20.

January/February — SOC News & Events 21 TECHNOLOGY

What is an App and How Can it Make My Life Easier? Thursdays, February 1 – March 29, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Facilitator: Erica Jankowski, SW Intern, BSW student at Wayne State University No charge – reservations necessary Maximum of 6 participants Apps for smartphones or tablets can make your life easier and more interesting. However, with thousands of apps available to individuals and more coming out daily, picking the best ones can be difficult to find. In this group, you will learn more about senior friendly apps pertaining to your health, staying connected with friends and family, and brain games, and downloading them to your device. Class is limited to 6 individuals.

really THIS IS SENIOR LIVING.

Henry Ford Village is a vibrant, thriving, active lifestyle launch pad for people who have worked hard and are looking to get the most out of life by living a maintenance-free lifestyle. This is the place to get into

when you want to get out and do the things you love to do. This isn’t Managed by senior living. This is really living. See how Henry Ford Village works for you and visit henryfordvillage.com or call 1-877-653-6647 to schedule a personal tour today. An Company

15101 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48126 | www.henryfordvillage.com | 1-877-653-6647 |

22 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org TRIPS WITH THE WAR MEMORIAL

Pewabic Tour and Hands-On Workshop Downtown and Beyond Bus Tour Lunch at City Kitchen with the Detroit Experience Factory Wednesday, January 24 – 10:30 a.m. reservation Lunch At Traffic Jam And Snug Since 1903, Pewabic, Tuesday, April 10 a National Historic Bus tours are a fun and engaging way to Landmark, artisans expand the area of your tour and see more of have handcrafted Detroit. The Detroit Experience Factory has ceramic art beginning designed a unique 4-hour tour for our patrons! with raw, earthen Knowledgeable tour guides will explain historical materials and a facts and the exciting endeavors going on in clay mixer dating our beloved city. Some of the highlights will be to the early 1900’s. , The , The hands-on workshop makes it possible for Historic Indian Village, The Willis/Canfield people of all ages and skill levels to explore their Retail District, and many others. We will stop for creativity through ceramics. After touring the lunch at Traffic Jam and Snug. pottery, your group will head to our Education $55 per person (includes bus transportation, tour, Studio, where you’ll learn the basics of tile 2 tour guides and informational materials; making. We provide the clay and basic supplies lunch on your own) you will need. We will have lunch at the City Arrive for check-in no later than 9:00 a.m. Kitchen in Grosse Pointe. Return to The War Memorial by 3:30 p.m. $45 per person (includes bus transportation, tour and hands-on workshop; lunch is on your own) Please Check the War Memorial Website Arrive for check-in no later than 9:45 a.m. – Often, More Trips are Always Being Added! Return to The War Memorial by 3:30 p.m. www.warmemorial.org Sanders Factory Tour & Lorenzo Cultural Center Exhibit Lunch at Max and Erma’s All Trips Will Depart Friday, March 9 From The War Memorial A sweet tour indeed! We will go on a guided Registration: tour that includes free SOC and the War Memorial have teamed up chocolate samples, to offer community trips. All registration will the history of Sanders be handled by the War Memorial. You can and, of course, a visit to register by phone, 313-881-7511, in person the Chocolate and Ice Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., or Cream Shoppe. Before online at warmemorial.org. All trips will depart from the War Memorial. Persons requiring the tour we will visit the mobility assistance must be accompanied by an Lorenzo Cultural Center located at the Macomb individual escort. Community College campus to visit the exhibit Making Macomb: Voyagers to Swing Votes. Lunch Refund Policy: at Max and Erma’s at Partridge Creek. Payments are non-refundable. If you must $25 per person (includes bus transportation and cancel, you are encouraged to find your own admission to tour/exhibit; lunch on your own) replacement to recover your cost. Full refunds will Arrive for check-in no later than 9:15 a.m. be made if the trip is canceled due to insufficient Return to The War Memorial by 3:00 p.m. registration or unforeseen circumstances. January/February — SOC News & Events 23 The Birth of the Mary Thompson Foundation The Mary Thompson Activities were Foundation has arranged, such as provided critical travel talks, musical funding to Services programs, hymn for Older Citizens for singing, and religious decades. Their Capital services. Meals were provided Campaign gift was and residents could invite guests. the primary funding Funeral expenses of residents were for the kitchen in our paid by the Home. building. They continue their support year after The Board of year with grants that Trustees and the staff help provide Meals on made great efforts to Wheels and Christmas make the Thompson baskets. We are once Home a warm and again benefiting from secure place for the ladies their generosity! They who resided there, and worked have made a grant to provide a homelike, non- to the Michigan Opera institutional environment. A past Theatre to provide musical President wrote, “Let us try to make this home performances to seniors a place where love, beauty, and joy will abide throughout Michigan. We always, and where our ladies may live their lives are thrilled to announce comfortably, with pride and dignity.” that the MOT will perform at SOC for In the 1970s, our “A Winter Serenade” luncheon on the Board February 21. (See page 8 for details). decided to close The Mary Thompson Home for Old the doors of Ladies was founded in 1876 by Mrs. the Home, and David Thompson and a group of 31 the remaining philanthropic Detroit area women. residents moved Its purpose was to provide a home for to other senior ladies 60 or older – a residence for their communities in “golden years.” The building, designed the Detroit area. by George Mason and built in 1884, still The building stands at the corner of Hancock and Cass was donated to Avenue. It had 40 rooms and was able to house Wayne State University, and the present-day Mary 31 residents, who were able to furnish their own Thompson Foundation was created in 1979. rooms for their comfort. There was an infirmary, Today the Foundation’s purpose is to provide and common sitting rooms on each floor. aid, assistance and services to the elderly through Annual expenses per resident were about funding. SOC is so thankful for all of the $1500. The Home was also supported by support the foundation has provided an endowment fund and donations. to us through the years.

24 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org January/February — SOC News & Events 25 IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY In Honor Of: In Memory Of: Harry Burkey Walter Burgam The Poker Group Arlene Burgam

Gary Colett Margaret Jean Izant SOC could not provide services to the Happy Echlin McCarthy community without the generous support Don and Sarah Ludlow of caring individuals, companies, and Richard Hall Rowland Austin Peg Nobel foundations. Shirley Kennedy In addition to donations and grants, there are Florello S. Itchon’s many individuals and companies that provide 80th Birthday Parvez and Pesi E. specific support for: parties; bingo and bingo Ruth Itchon Patel Roshan Patel prizes; fleece for making blankets for those in Jane Ann Nehra’s need and yarn for knitters to complete items to Birthday Norman Stensen be donated individuals touched by cancer; café Jacqueline Levitt May Stensen supplies; flowers; pastries; and bread and healthy snacks. Micki Nowinski Betty Swanson Stuart Itzkowitz Shirley Kennedy We are so grateful to all those who invest in our mission and support our programs. Deborah Wagner Eva Gast Sponsors Connie and Dick Dunlap Rowland Austin Advantage Living Center – Harper Woods Blanketed with Love Donations received Breadsmith between September 21 Einstein Bagels and November 19, 2017. If there are any errors or Grosse Pointe Florist omissions, please Heartland Health Care Center contact Deb Miller, Josef’s Bakery 313-649-2104 so that we may make Kroger corrections. Lakeshore Senior Living Mary Thompson Foundation Panera Bread

Many, many also donate to our medical loan closet and other general supplies. There will be a full listing in our annual report.

26 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org Need to go shopping, or to a doctor’s appointment, or to lunch with friends? PAATS (Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Services) provides transportation from your home to anywhere in the area bounded by 11 Mile Road, Gratiot, Chalmers and 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Jefferson Ave. Buses run from 7:30 am to For 100 years our family has been providing the 4:00 pm, with the last pick up at 3:30 pm. highest quality service and care to our Detroit area families. Once again we are honored to receive the Please call 48 hours in advance to schedule prestigious Pursuit of Excellence award from the rides. If you need more assistance than door National Funeral Directors’ Association recognizing to door transportation on the bus. SOC our unwavering commitment to service, community and the highest ethical standards. offers an Escort Program for seniors (60+) or disabled persons living in the Grosse Pointes or Harper Woods.

PAATS: David L. Peters David A. Kesner 313-343-2580 PRESIDENT MANAGING DIRECTOR Escort Program: 313-882-9600 Grosse Pointe Woods | 313-884-5500 | ahpeters.com

AHP-Greek-Church-Ad-3.75x5-V4.indd 1 12/29/16 3:53 PM

TM Certified Senior Solutions,Inc. Providing Families with Assistance and Resources A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Certi ed Senior Solutions, Inc is a professional elder care assistance program, helping families nd solutions to their senior care needs. Every senior’s situation is di erent, and so is the information we o er to each family. Our senior advisors provide situation-speci c advice to families on topics including: ▲ Senior Housing Choices ▲ Financial and Estate Planning • Independent Living Communities • Elder Care Attorneys • Assisted Living Communities • Financial Planners • Skilled Nursing Facilities • Veterans Benefi ts • Memory Care Communities • Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security • Adult Foster Homes • End of Life and Funeral Planning ▲ Aging in Place • Long Term Care Insurance • In-Home Caregiving • Reverse Mortgages • Community Based In-Home Services ▲ Senior Health, Nutrition & Fitness • In-Home Nursing Care • Chronic Illness in Seniors • In-Home Physical Therapy • Alzheimer’s and Dementia • In-Home Physician Services • Physical and Cognitive Aging • Grief and Loss • Hospital/Rehab Discharge Consulting (313) 881-4600 • www.certified-ssi.com • Mental Health Crisis Care

January/February — SOC News & Events 27 How Singing Improves Your Health (Even if Other People Shouldn’t Hear You Singing) If you ever have the desire to break out into a three-year study examining how singing affects song -- in the shower, in the car, maybe at your the health of those 55 and older, a Senior Singers neighbor’s infamous karaoke night -- you should Chorale was formed by the Levine School of embrace it whole-heartedly. This ancient art not Music in Washington, D.C. only feels good, it can enhance your well-being, reduce your feelings of pain and even prolong The seniors involved in the your life. chorale (as well as seniors involved in two separate YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL arts groups involving TO REAP THE BENEFITS OF SINGING. writing and painting) showed significant Using your voice to sing, rather than simply health improvements carry out a conversation, offers unique compared to those benefits. “When we sing instead of speak, we in the control groups. have intonation, melody line, and crescendo, Specifically, the arts groups which gives us a broader vocabulary to express reported an average of: ourselves,” says Suzanne Hanser, chair of the music therapy department at Berklee College of • 30 fewer doctor visits Music. “Because singing is visceral (relating to, • Fewer eyesight problems or affecting, our bodies), it can’t help but effect • Less incidence of depression change.” • Less need for medication • Fewer falls and other injuries Singing Reduces Stress and Pain Even lead researcher Dr. Gene D. Cohen, Studies have linked singing with a lower heart director of the Center on Aging, Health, and rate, decreased blood pressure, and reduced Humanities at George Washington University in stress, according to Patricia Preston-Roberts, Washington, D.C., was surprised at how big of an a board-certified music therapist in New York effect the seniors’ arts participation had on their City. She uses song to help patients who suffer health. from a variety of psychological and physiological conditions. The seniors themselves also noticed health improvements, said Jeanne Kelly, director of the Singing for Seniors Levine School of Music, Arlington Campus, who Singing, particularly in a chorus, seems to led the choral group. The seniors reported: benefit older adults particularly well. As part of • Feeling better both in daily life and while singing • Their everyday voice quality was better • The tone of their speaking voice did not seem to age as much • Easier breathing • Better posture So, join the SOC Sing-Along Group every Wednesday beginning January 3, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. It’s good for your health! See page 16 for details.

28 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org Dancing can reverse the signs of aging in the brain

A new study, published in the open-access Dr. Rehfeld explains, “We tried to provide our journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, shows group with constantly changing dance routines that people who routinely partake in physical of different genres (Jazz, Square, Latin-American exercise can reverse the signs of aging in the and Line Dance). Steps, arm-patterns, formations, brain, and dancing has the most profound effect. speed and rhythms were changed every second week to keep them in a constant learning process. “Exercise has the beneficial effect of slowing The most challenging aspect for them was to down or even counteracting age-related decline recall the routines under the pressure of time and in mental and physical capacity,” says Dr Kathrin without any cues from the instructor.” Rehfeld, lead author of the study, based at the German center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, These extra challenges are thought to account Magdeburg, Germany. “In this study, we show that for the noticeable difference in balance displayed two different types of physical exercise (dancing by those participants in dancing group. Dr and endurance training) both increase the area of Rehfeld and her colleagues are building on this the brain that declines with age. In comparison, research to trial new fitness programs that have it was only dancing that lead to noticeable the potential of maximizing anti-aging effects on behavioral changes in terms of improved balance.” the brain. Volunteers, with an average age of 68, were “I believe that everybody would like to live recruited to the study and assigned either an an independent and healthy life, for as long as eighteen-month weekly course of learning possible. Physical activity is one of the lifestyle dance routines, or endurance and flexibility factors that can contribute to this, counteracting training. Both groups showed an increase in several risk factors and slowing down age-related the hippocampus region of the brain. This is decline. I think dancing is a powerful tool to set important because this area can be prone to age- new challenges for body and mind, especially in related decline and is affected by diseases like older age.” Alzheimer’s. It also plays a key role in memory and learning, as well as keeping one’s balance. See page 9 for Ballroom Dancing While previous research has shown that physical for Tuesdays, exercise can combat age-related brain decline, it January 23 – March 20, is not known if one type of exercise can be better 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. than another. To assess this, the exercise routines given to the volunteers differed. The traditional fitness training program conducted mainly repetitive exercises, such as cycling or Nordic walking, but the dance group were challenged with something new each week.

January/February — SOC News & Events 29 Healthy Body, Healthy Brain By Cheryl Deep, Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University Brain health is all about making the most of your 3. Sleep Deep. At least brain and helping reduce some risks to it as you four consecutive hours of age. Here are some key tips. deep sleep a night lets us 1. No Strain, No Train. Activities must be organize the thousands of challenging if you want the brain to grow new cells thoughts and experiences we and make new connections. Concentrate, focus have every day. Without deep and pay attention. If crossword puzzles are easy sleep, our brains start to look like a hoarder’s for you, try math problems or vice versa. Force house with clutter piled everywhere. When this your brain to stay awake with daily surprises like happens, we can’t find the mental information brushing your teeth or eating dinner with your we’re looking for (like the name of the neighbor non-dominant hand or placing framed photos who is now at the door). Sleep well and let your upside down. The brain responds to novelty but brain get organized. Aim for seven to eight hours will get lazy and fall into ruts if you let it. a night and make four of those uninterrupted. 2. Gather with Others. Socializing is a major 4. Move. A healthy brain needs a strong oxygen brain stimulant. We talk, listen, interpret social supply to all its cells – it uses 20% of all the oxygen cues and sometimes share an activity – all at the we breathe in. Keep arteries open and flowing same time. Quite a positive brain challenge. freely with 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three Regular social activity also deepens friendships, times a week. Aerobic means you’re breathing calms anxiety and lifts our mood. Depression and more heavily and your heart is beating a little loneliness take a tough toll on memory, so open faster. Your physician can tell you what’s safe, but your door (and heart) to others for a healthier, most folks are fine with a brisk walk. A healthy happier brain. brain needs a healthy body to sustain it.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mark Wollenweber, Chairman Robert Rader, Vice Chairman Patrick Beard, Treasurer The John & Marlene Boll House Michael Babiarz, Secretary 158 Ridge Road Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Fran Bachmann Jane Lightfoot 313.882.9600 | socservices.org Douglas Blatt John Minnis Bruce Bradley Carolyn Skaff We thank our sponsors for their continuing support of SOC publications. Gary Colett David Stephens Bob Hoban Richard Widgren For information about advertising, to subscribe or change your address, please call 313.882.9600. Kevin Killebrew Monica B. Wilkinson Advertisements in the publication are not Interim Executive Director to be considered recommendations. Catherine O’Malley SOC is dedicated to helping seniors of the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods maintain their lives with independence and dignity. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

30 Services for Older Citizens | 313.882.9600 | socservices.org ShorePointe Village A Beaumont Community Senior Residence

Delivering comfort, style and security in a signature neighborhood lifestyle concept

Stay at our newest neighborhood The Homestead, a fully furnished, short stay respite neighborhood featuring a supervised recovery gym... for as little as $175.00 per day

26101 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 | 586-498-4500 | www.ShorePointeLiving.com

January/February — SOC News & Events 31 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 37 The John A. and Marlene L. Boll House Roseville, MI 158 Ridge Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Where do I CALL? SOC 313-882-9600 PAATS 313-343-2580 27,000+ hours of assistance connecting seniors and caregivers to community resources, programs and services they need Trusted Resources 16,900+ hot meals with friendly visits delivered to homebound seniors, combating isolation and supporting independence Health and Wellbeing 21,000+ rides on PAATS buses to medical appointments, shopping, errands and social activities Independence and Dignity 15,500+ volunteer hours for a value to the community of more than $400,000 Connection & Purpose 3,100+ sessions of health screenings, classes, games, crafts, technology assistance, exercise, and more Vitality and Longevity