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SeptemberDecember 20172014 IssueIssue No. 142103 Christmas Dinner 600 Grand River Ave. CoAThe Council on Aging, Inc., serving St. Clair County Senior Nutrition Program and Port Huron, MI 48060 the Area Agency on Aging 1-B present Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 25, 2017. www.thecouncilonaging.org Christmas Dinner is available to those St. Clair County residents who are 60+ who will be home and alone on Christmas Day. If you are interested in receiving a Christmas Day dinner with all Scott Crawford, trimmings, please call 982-4400 or 1-800-297-0099 by December Executive Director 15, 2017 to reserve your meal. Mary M. Taylor, Editor VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Anyone who can spare a few hours of their time on Christmas Day to help brighten the holiday for St. Jyme J. Hager, Editorial Assistant Clair County residents, please call 982-4400 or 1-800-297-0099 as soon as possible to sign up to deliver meals. Volunteers are needed county-wide. MISSION STATEMENT: Your generosity is greatly appreciated. For more information on our Holiday Meals To coordinate programs that on Wheels program, please call 982-4400 or 1-800-297-0099. promote and safeguard the independence and well-being of the senior citizens of Inclement Weather Conditions In case of inclement weather conditions, notices of center closings St. Clair County. and meal delivery cancellations will be on local Radio Stations 1380 AM, 1450 AM, 1590 AM, 88.3 FM, 90.7 FM 96.9 FM, 102.3 FM and 107.1 FM. If schools WHERE TO LOOK . are closed in your area, your senior center MAY BE closed as well. For EMERGENCIES, call the Port Huron Senior Center's line at 810-984-5061 or call toll-free 1-800-297- 0099. Calendars ................................................16 CoA Platinum Presents ......................14 Biggest Loser Contest Cranberry Christmas ..........................12 All four senior centers will be holding a Biggest Loser Contest Feather Bingo........................................13 beginning in January. This will be a 3-month competition Health & Fitness News .......................11 as a way to help you keep your New Year's resolution to live Membership Application ..................27 a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. This is a contest and a physicians note is required. For more details, contact the MI Senior FEAST ..................................... 4 programmer at your senior center. Nutrition & Health ...............................15 Out & About ..........................................25 Special Events .........................................7 Travel Service .......................................... 5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Board of Directors and Sta! at Council on Aging. CoA - Senior Happenings MEMORIALS & MONETARY Supporting Membership DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM: for the Council on Aging is $10 for an individual and $15 for a married couple per year and entitles you to the monthly Patricia Anger (John E. Simpson) SENIOR HAPPENINGS. Anyone can support the Council’s Dr. M. Brooke Barss (John E. Simpson) programs through their purchase of a membership. Those Nancy Corrigan (John E. Simpson) renewing memberships by the expiration date (appearing Anthony Finn & Mary Minnet (Betty Buslepp) on the ! rst line of the attached mailing label) ensure Dennis & Mary Hawtin (John E. Simpson) uninterrupted delivery of the SENIOR HAPPENINGS newsletter. Larry & Susan Heim (John E. Simpson) Elizabeth Hill (John E. Simpson) REMEMBER when mailing in your new or updated membership, Lewis Lindsay please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Please Mary Anne Martin remember to sign the (renewal) application form. Sheryl McGowan-Kosinski (Richard & Joan McGowan) Terry McLeod (John E. Simpson) Warren & Shirley Newton Marc Polack Bev Shapiro (John E. Simpson) Ron & Pauline Smarch (John E. Simpson) St. Paul's Lutheran Church The Council on Aging, Inc., serving St. Clair County, is a private, Connie White non-pro! t agency whose programs and services are funded all Woodland Developmental Center - Students of Room 106 or in part by the following: the St. Clair County Senior Services Millage; federal and state grants through the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and the Michigan O" ce of Services to the Aging under the Older Americans Act; the Corporation for National and Community Service; the Michigan Department of Transportation; the City of Port Huron; United Way of St. Clair County; fund raisers; memberships; memorials and donations. The Council on Aging is in compliance with Title VII, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Michigan Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act and the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Complaints of discrimination may be ! led with Area Agency on Aging 1-B, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, O" ce of Civil Rights, Michigan O" ce of Civil Rights. Transportation: If you are 60 years or older and in need of Transportation for Green Card Food Commodities pick-up or transportation somewhere else, call Council on Aging Transportation at 984-4200. 2 December 2017 www.thecouncilonaging.org CoA - Senior Happenings Attention Members ... Have you moved or are you planning to move in the near future? If so, please contact us with your new mailing address or you will not be receiving your newsletter. The Post O! ce will not forward your newsletter. If you are interested in receiving your newsletter by email, please contact local senior center to arrange this. By choosing this option, the Council on Aging would continue to save money by reducing the cost MI Senior FEAST (Friends Eating And Socializing Together) is of postage. a community dining program that allows older adults to eat a nutritious, healthy meal at a local restaurant. The Area Agency on Aging 1-B and CoA are partnering with Four Star Grille in Marysville to o% er this program. This program is for anyone 60 years of age or older. Friends and family members under age 60 are welcome to join their older adult companion but are required to pay the Silver Ra! e Tickets full cost of the meal at the restaurant. Program participants are assigned meal vouchers that are speci& c to them. Vouchers 2018 Silver Ra" e Tickets are on sale now at your local cannot be transferred to another person. Suggested donation is senior center. The $25 tickets enter you in a monthly $3 per voucher. drawing from January through August for $50 and also drawings for the big money prizes of $100, $200 FEAST Day & Time in St. Clair County at the Four Star Grille in or $400. The ticket also gets one person into the Silver Marysville is Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ra" e Party held August 28, 2018 the evening of the big money drawings! Contact the Council on Aging Senior Nutrition Program to obtain vouchers or for more information at 810-982-4400. License #: C28263 MENU: • 1/2 Sandwich on Choice of Bread (Roast Turkey, Grilled Ham & Cheese or Tuna Salad) which includes lettuce, tomato, pickles & mayo. • Choice of 1 side: (Coleslaw, Cottage Cheese, Veggie of the Day, Side Salad) • 1/2 Salad with pita (Julienne Salad or Four Star Salad) • Breakfast Option - 1 egg, potatoes, choice of meat, choice of bread FREE Mastectomy Supplies • Fruit Cup • Beverage Option: Milk ,Water, Co% ee or Tea (Pop not included) Council on Aging has numerous mastectomy supplies for FREE. There are many sizes of bras and di% erent styles to choose from. They are brand new and come in various styles and colors. The Bra Inserts sizes are as follows: A: 4-5; B: 6-7; C: 8-10; D: 11-13; and DD 14 and above. For more information, contact Linda Crane at the Port Huron Senior Center at 810-984-5061, ext. 130. 4 December 2017 www.thecouncilonaging.org CoA - Travel Service Traveling with Council on Aging Travel Service is fun and easy - Call today! Two convenient locations to serve your travel needs. PORT HURON WASHINGTON All day trips may be paid in full at sign up, but no later than 30 days prior to SENIOR CENTER departure; checks payable to CoA Travel. Travelers on the day trips may not park in LIFE CENTER 600 Grand River Ave. the Port Huron Senior Center lot, but are encouraged to park across Quay Street in 403 N. Mary Street Port Huron, MI 48060 the municipal lot adjacent to the Zebra Bowling Alley. We also pick up passengers at Marine City, MI 48039 (810) 984-5063 the Marine City K-Mart lot. There are no refunds or credits for day-trips, but a person (810) 765-4254 can take your place if you advise us. We strongly encourage multi-day travelers to purchase insurance. Everyone is invited to enjoy these trips, if you are a non-member the cost is $4 more than the posted price. The travel department is looking for volunteers! December February, 2018 Sun. 10 The Detroit Opera House presents "An Sat. 10 The Fisher Theater presents Finding American in Paris", direct from Broadway. Neverland, a block buster hit on Broadway. Pre-performance luncheon at the Hill in Put your name on the list to receive details Grosse Pointe Farms, main ! oor seats at the as we know them. Fisher Theatre. $151 per person. 10-18 Collette Vacations presents Costa Rica. Thurs. 14 The Fisher Theater presents Andrew Lloyd Travel for 9 days and see: San Jose, Doka Weber's Broadway Christmas Wonderland. Co" ee Estate Guanacaste, Monteverde, Santa and his merry helpers take you on Lake Arenal, Arenal, Cano Negro, Zarcero, an unforgettable nostalgic Christmas Grecia, and National Theatre, San Jose. journey featuring glittering costumes, Premium accommodations, some meals. a dazzling cast and the highest-kicking Call for details. Chorus Girls this side of the North Pole. Thurs. 15 Macomb Performance Center presents This family-oriented holiday show features John Denver Musical Tribute.