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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.

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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.

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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. Join us for a seasonal favorites "White Christmas", "Winter pre-performance dinner at Buca de Beppo, Wonderland", "Jingle Bells", "Deck the Halls" main ! oor seats. Call for price & details. and many more. $118 per person. Tues. 19 Macomb Performance Center presents March, 2018 Sister's Christmas "The Mystery of the Wed. 7 Meadowbrook Theatre presents Tenderly- Magi's Gold". Join us for a pre-performance Rosemary Clooney Musical, tells the story dinner at Buca de Beppo, main ! oor seats. of Rosemary's life, successes in # lm, radio, $105 per person. TV and the musical hits galore. Lunch & tour of Meadowbrook Mansion included. January, 2018 $95 per person. Sat. 20 The Fisher Theater presents The Bodyguard 3-11 Diamond Tours presents New Orleans, a block buster hit on Broadway. Pre- The Big Easy. 9 days, 8 nights with 4 performance luncheon at The Hill in Grosse consecutive nights in New Orleans area. Pointe Farms. $148 per person. 14 meals; guided tour of a Louisiana Wed. 24 Meadowbrook Theater presents Nana's Plantation; relaxing Mississippi Riverboat Naughty Knickers, a comedy about senior Cruise; gaming at Harrah's Casino; visit citizens who mastermind the Saucy Slips, National World War II museum; guided tour/ Etc. company and how one's law student free time/dinner all in New Orleans. $779 granddaughter deals with it. Lunch & tour per person, double occupancy. $1,069 per of Meadowbrook Mansion included. $95 person, single occupancy. per person. Tues. 27 The Fisher Theatre presents Les Miserables, a block buster hit on Broadway. Main Floor

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Continued from page 5 seats, 8:00 p.m. performance. Deluxe motor coach. No meal. $130 per person. July, 2018 ?? Purple Rose Theatre presents Willow Run a April, 2018 premiere by Je" Duncan telling the personal Sun. 15 The Fisher Theatre presents School of Rock, story of the Willow Run Bomber Plant and a block buster hit on Broadway. Put your the woman who worked there, producing name on the list to receive details as we a B-24 every 55 minutes. Details to follow. know them. Put your name on the list now. 29-May 5 Diamond Tours presents Virginia Beach, 14-22 Collette presents Canadian Rockies by Norfolk & Colonial Williamsburg. 7-days, Train. Adventure for 9 days to: Vancouver, 6 nights, 10 meals, guided tour of Colonial Jasper, Alberta, Ice! elds Parkway-Glacier, Williamsburg, Spirit of Norfolk dinner cruise Lake Louise, Ban" , and Calgary (Calgary & entertainment. Norfolk's famous Nauticus Stampede included). Price $5974 per & Battleship Wisconsin, visit Yankee candle person, double occupancy, includes air, village, visit Virginia Beach Aquarium & land, VIA Rail, hotels, 14 meals, tours and Marine Science Center, and much more. more. Single & triple rates are available. $715 per person, double occupancy. Call for details. May, 2018 August, 2018 Sat. 12 The Fisher Theatre presents On Your Feet- ?? The Detroit Opera House presents "Wicked" the Emilio & Gloria Estefan Musical, a block a block buster hit on Broadway. Put your buster hit on Broadway. Put your name on name on the list to receive details as we the list to receive details as we know them. know them. 20-27 Collette presents Paci! c Northwest & 28-Sept. 9 Collette presents Alaska Discovery Land California. Take an 8-day trip that includes: & Cruise. This 13-day vacation includes: Seattle, Olympia, Portland, Cascade Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Anchorage, Mountains, Willamette Valley, Newport, Whittier, 13-days, luxury domed rail travel, North Bend, Bandon State Natural Area, great lodge accommodations, Princess Redwood National Park, Eureka, San Cruise, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Francisco, Air, some meals, premium Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, accommodations and sightseeing cruise. Vancouver B.C., Seattle. Air, premium Prices start at $3399. Call for details. accommodations, some meals, and more. Prices start at $4899 per person, double June, 2018 occupancy. Call for details. Wed. 13 Meadowbrook Theatre presents Burt & Me

a comedy/romance about rekindled love. September, 2018 Story line is ! lled with Burt Bacharach/Hal 5-14 Collette presents Magical Rhine & David music. Lunch at Alfoccino's included. Moselle Cruise. This Strasbourg and the $105 per person. romantic Rhine Valley 10-day trip features: Amsterdam, Cologne, Moselle River, Mid-June Diamond Tours presents Boston, Salem & Cochem, Wine Tasting, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Cape Ann. 7 days, 6 nights, 10 meals, full Siegfried's Mechanic Music Museum, day guided tour of Boston, Faneuil Hall Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Titisee. & Quincy Marketplace, JFK presidential Lueftner cruise, # ights, transfers included library and museum, full day guided tour of at $4499 (early booking rate) per person, scenic coastal Massachusetts, guided tour double occupancy. Call for a brochure. of historic Lexington & Concord. Price to be announced soon.

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School, under the direction of Shawna Manhart. Admission Conrad Community Center - is free and donations are accepted. Refreshments will be Capac served. Please RSVP at 810-984-5061. On December 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. we will be Crafty Wednesday's with Deb on Wednesday, December 6 having our 3rd Annual Winter Berry Bazaar, Poinsettia at 10:00 a.m. Make a Beautiful Snowman Village Display Sales, Quilt Ra! e, and Memory Tree Lighting with s'mores Center for the holidays. RSVP with your suggested and horse drawn wagon rides. Also from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 donation of $25 per person. Need additional information, p.m. visit our 13th Annual Cranberry Christmas Craft Show call 810-984-5061. located at the Capac Historical Museum located at 401 E. Ask a Lawyer with Tracie Boyd from Lakeshore Legal Aid on Kempf Street in Capac. Both events bene" t the Conrad December 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Port Huron Senior Center. Community Center and o# er homemade and homegrown Please RSVP for this program at 810-984-5061. If there are items: fresh cranberries, cranberry gifts, holiday greens, speci" c topics you would like Tracie to talk about, mention soap, veggies, honey, jams, baked goods, jar mixes, sewn, it when you RSVP and we will let Tracie know. knitted and crocheted gifts. December Book Club meets on Tuesday, December 5 at December 15 at 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed to pack 1:00 p.m. at the Great Lakes Italian. Join us for a great lunch our annual "Senior to Senior Holiday Bags". The bags are and great company as we discuss the book Beach House " lled with donated non-perishable food and handmade Memories by Mary Alice Monroe. greeting cards. The group breaks for lunch at 12:30 p.m. (Please RSVP 24 hours in advance.) At 1:00 p.m. we Cell Phone Class will o# er instruction on using an I-phone, deliver the Holiday Bags and sing Christmas Carols with android or basic phone. Join us for this very informative the recipients. Volunteers to transport the bags are also and hands on class, learning how to use your cell phone. needed. Each class is limited to 15 persons so that one-on-one instruction can be o# ered. Join us December 19 at 1:00 We're Booked will meet on December 19 at 1:00 p.m. for p.m. RSVP at 810-984-5061. lunch at Steverino's Restaurant in Emmett. Enjoy lunch and the warmth of the " replace while we discuss this month's After the holidays, clean out those closets! Did you receive selection The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by a gift you are not sure what you will do with or something Phaedra Patrick. Books are available at the Capac Library. you don't need or want? Don't let that gift go to waste, Individuals will pay for lunch on their own. RSVP to Lori by donate it to the Port Huron Senior Center. We will gladly December 18 at 810-395-7889. take these times o# your hands. New or old items will be accepted. We will be having a sale of these items in January Paint & Go with instructor Char Ellis is o# ered on Friday, to bene" t the Port Huron Senior Center. Call 810-984-5061 December 8 at 1:00 p.m. The class will be painting a for more information. Snowman Canister with a % eece hat. This will make a unique gift " lled with popcorn, cookies or snacks. Supply Blood Pressure Checks are now available on the 2nd and fee is $5. Suggested instructor donation is $5. Pre-register 4th Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. courtesy of Premier at 810-395-7889. Visiting Nurse. RSVP for the Christmas Party, beginning at 12:00 noon Coming in January ... NEW Craft Classes with Tina every on December 21. Enjoy lunch and play Christmas Carol Wednesday starting January 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Pictionary. Please, bring an inexpensive wrapped gift for noon. All supplies will be included, classes will range from our Matching Lyrics Gift Exchange. $10 to $12 depending on the project. Classes in paper crafting, card making, photo transfers, fairy houses, screen Port Huron Senior Center printing, cricket projects and much more. Come join us for fun and creativity. Please RSVP at 810-984-5061. Annual Veteran's Club Holiday Party will be on Friday, December 15 at 12:00 noon. This event is free for current Coming in January ... Learn all about "Telehealth" with Sue Veteran Club members. You must RSVP. There is a $10 Fisher from the Visiting Nurse Association on January 15 charge for guests due at the time of registration. at 2:00 p.m. RSVP at 810-984-5061. Remote monitoring made easy! Be equipped with the equipment to monitor It's a Holiday Tradition ... The Annual Christmas Program at your vitals in the privacy of your own home. Stats are sent the Port Huron Senior Center will be on Friday, December 8 right to the Visiting Nurse Association o+ ce for review. at 12:30 p.m. Join us for some outstanding entertainment presented by the 8th Grade Band from Central Middle

Continued on page 8 www.thecouncilonaging.org December 2017 7 Special Events Happening At Your Local Senior Centers Continued from page 7 Birchwood Mall. Assembling Backpacks for the Homeless on December Washington Life Center 14 at 10:30 a.m. We will be assembling items for and Marine City Police update on December 1 at 10:30 a.m. ! lling backpacks to be given to area homeless. For more Marine City Police o% cer Jim Jones will update members information call 810-765-3523. of community crime trends and activities. He will also Snowball Dance on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. Chestnuts discuss having your emergency information in a safe will be roasted on an open ! re and the cafeteria will be viable place in case of an emergency. transformed into a Winter Wonderland with dinner and Pearl Harbor presentation will be on December 4 at 10:30 dancing. $15 per person. Tickets in advance by December a.m. Veteran club members Bill Livesay will tell about the 8. For more information call 810-765-523. many underlying aspects of Pearl Harbor and its e# ects A Karaoke Christmas Countdown will be one week before on the ensuing war and other Military e# orts. Christmas. Everyone will have the opportunity to pick and Christmas Pallet project on December 4 at 6:00 p.m. Our sing their favorite songs in the cafeteria on December 18 Summer Pallet projects went over so well we return with at 10:30 a.m. a couple unique designs. Make a creative decoration for Rikki & Dave Nuttings' Christmas Show will be on December home or check one more gift o# your list. Depending on 19 at 10:30 a.m. Things will be a little "Nutty" as we enjoy your choice of project the cost is $25 or $35 and must be music from the Nuttings and wear a Crazy or Ugly Sweater prepaid by December 1. See the Washington Life Center to celebrate the season. Facebook page or pick up a ' yer from the main o% ce. Al! e & Jack Wellington, the sweethearts of St. Clair County, Lakeshore Legal Aid's Tracie Boyd will be with us on who have performed around the state and will bring their December 5 at 10:30 a.m. for a question and answer Ukulele and Upright Bass to entertain with a light Jazzy period. Christmas theme on December 20 at 10:30 a.m. Ugly Sock Exchange and Ornament project will be on Join Rick & Kevin, The Closing Time Band, with a special December 6 at 10:30 a.m. Members will bring in a pair of guest on December 21 at 10:30 a.m. Rick & Kevin return colorful socks (one ! lled with presents and goodies) with with a fun musical selection of holiday songs and standards. the luck of the draw exchange with others. They will be joined on stage by a special guest before he Celebrate CoA Birthdays on December 6 at 11:00 a.m. heads out on his Seasonal World Tour. Come and celebrate CoA members' December birthdays. Wear your Ugly Socks and prepare to ! ght on December Community Safety from the Attorney General's O% ce on 22 at 10:30 a.m. If you received a pair of Ugly Socks on December 8 and December 15. Representative Zana from December 6, come show them o# and prepare to ! ght in a the Attorney General's O% ce will tell how to Avoid Home Nerf Winter War. Repair Rip O# s and what to do if it occurs on December Pre-New Year's Eve Party on December 29 at 10:30 a.m. We 8 and Long Term Investment concerns on December 15. will have a New Year's Celebration with Bingo, hats and Sing-a-long with Enid December 7 at 10:30 a.m. We will noise makers. The party wraps up at 12:00 noon with a sing along with Enid your favorite Christmas carols. video countdown by Dick Clark. Head Start Christmas concert on December 11 at 10:30 The Veteran's Museum will be closed for the month of a.m. Our students from the north end of the building and December. their families will join us to share their little voices as they The Washington Life Center is planning a Special Movie perform their Christmas program. showing at the Sperry Moviehouse complete with dinner Tap Dancer Tour on December 12 at 10:30 a.m. What's and transportation. This holiday movie classic will be that noise up on the roof? It's not reindeer, but up on the enjoyed by CoA members along with a light dining fare stage our own WLC Tap Dancers. It will be a busy day they and a tour viewing Christmas lights on the return trip. For share their Christmas show with us before launching out more information, visit the WLC Facebook page or call 810- and visiting several other community locations too. 765-3523. Butterhair here, there and everywhere on December 13 Euchre in the Evenings at WLC. Join us on Monday and at 10:30 a.m. The Internationally famous musical group Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Players can Butterhair stops in with a selection of holiday tunes. There go it alone or bring a partner as they enjoy this favorite music and hilarity is enjoyed by all ages. They will also be card game. This new round of play starts in January in the Singin' and Ringin' the Red Kettle bell that evening at the WLC Card Room and is limited. Players should sign up in advance.

8 December 2017 www.thecouncilonaging.org Special Events Happening Continued from page 8 The WLC Gift Shop has many one of a kind hand made gifts, Christmas and Sentiment cards, knitted and crocheted items. Also some jewelry and pottery. Stop in Monday Alzheimer' Support Group through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (sometimes later), you might ! nd that perfect gift. If interested in participating, contact Brian Larsen, Starpath Director at 984-8970. Biggest Loser Weigh-In will be on January 4. Join the annual 3 month competition as a way to help keep that New Year's resolution to live a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. This is a contest and a physician's note is required. For all details contact the Washington Life Center at 810- 765-3523. Save your VG's or any Spartan Store receipts. Please bring Older Adult Program in your receipts from your grocery shopping to help us earn ! nancial support toward event programming. Bring for St. Clair County the receipts into the center to help us reach our goals. Catholic Charities of Yale Senior Center South East Michigan 12th Annual Feather Bingo on Saturday, December 9 at the Yale Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, 310 N. Main Street, Yale. The doors will open at 11:00 a.m. with bingo starting Home Counseling Services for those 60 years at 1:00 p.m. Bingo cards are $5 per book, concessions and and older in the Western Area of a 50/50 ra" e available. This year our ! rst prize winners will receive a turkey and a second prize will receive a basket full St. Clair County (Capac, Memphis & Yale) of goodies to make a chicken dinner for two including our homemade frozen Dutch apple pies. Our ! nal cover all will remain a CASH Prize and everyone that Bingo's will receive at least a frozen homemade apple pie as a consolation Counseling for ... prize. All extra prizes remaining at the end of the day will be ra" ed o# with the purchase of a $1 numbered chip, Life Changes Stress if your number is chosen you win a pie. We are looking Community Resource Assistance forward to seeing everyone at the Feather Bingo this year. Support Socialization Call Sue at 810-387-3720 for additional information. Issues with Grief/Loss Christmas Party will be on December 22 at the Yale Senior Center. Our party will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a Christmas Mental Illness Etc. Wright Story gift exchange. Please bring a wrapped white elephant gift. Everyone is welcome to bring a dessert to pass that accompanies our Christmas lunch. Lunch Contact (810) 987-9100 reservations must be made by Monday, December 18 by for Intake or Questions. 10:00 a.m. Call 810-387-3720. The ! nal activity beginning at 12:30 p.m. will be Hobby Horse Races, so bring your nickels. Yale Elementary Santa Shop Crafts - This year the Yale Senior Center will be having a table at the Yale Elementary CHECK US OUT ... School Santa Shop on December 15. Volunteers are needed to make crafts on December 4, December 6 and December 14 at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help The Council on Aging is now on Twitter and with our table at the Yale Santa Shop on December 15 from Facebook. Be sure to "friend" us on Facebook. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The projects will be a Snowman Craft (make a snowman from white and colorful socks, no sewing necessary) and Perler Bead Sun Catchers & Magnets.

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CoA Health & Fitness Yoga Yoga class meets every Tuesday and Thursday Total Rebound at 2:00 p.m. at the Port Huron Senior Center and Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Total Rebound with Reta is a di" erent approach to exercise. It the Washington Life Center. Yoga improves your concentrates on the movement of your body and its muscles to strength, ! exibility and sense of well-being. $1 increase circulation to all parts of the body. Regardless of your suggested donation. current physical condition, Total Rebound can help improve your strength, ! exibility, balance and quite possibly forever change your attitude about exercise. This is an 8-week program, Monday, Balance Wednesday & Friday. This program has made a di" erence in Balance with Reta begins at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays people’s lives. and Thursdays at the Washington Life Center. The Washington Life Center— class is a 4 week class. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Capac Fitness Programs Classes begin at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the gym. Port Huron— Total Rebound with Lori is o" ered at the Conrad Community Center - Capac Mondays and Fridays at 11:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday a.m. and Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Donation to center. 2:00 p.m. in the Bouchard Room. Yoga o" ered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., and at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays for guys at the Conrad Walking Community Center - Capac. Certi# ed Instructor Dina. Come walk with the WLC Striders at the Washington Life Center. Suggested donation is $5 per class. Walk every Tuesday & Thursday at 8:30 a.m. for 3 to 5 miles each Zumba Gold at the Capac Senior Center is o" ered on day. Men and women are welcome. Good program if you want Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Monday and to lose weight. Walk inside WLC no matter the weather. You can Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. with certi# ed instructor Linda. walk the halls at other times convenient for your schedule. Suggested donation is $5 per class or $30 unlimited classes for a.m. or p.m. only classes or $45 unlimited a.m. and p.m. combined per month. Due on the 1st of the Yale Fitness Programs month. Total Rebound with Sue is o" ered Tuesday and Thursday mornings Walking Club meets on Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 at 10:00 a.m. with a total body movement of your body. This is a a.m. at the Conrad Community Center - Capac. Join us gentle stretch of your muscles increasing your mobility, stability for indoor walking with Leslie Sansone. Donations to the and balance. Many comment on how it has changed their lives, Center. improving their arthritis and strength. Stability Ball meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 Zumba Gold at the Yale Senior Center is Wednesday mornings a.m. with Lori. Donation to center. at 9:00 a.m. with Linda our certi# ed instructor. Give yourself a Try "DrumFit" Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. with boost of energy with increasing mobility and stability. Suggested Lori. Drumsticks, # tness balls and hands are all you need donation is $5 per class. to bring fun to # tness. All equipment is provided. A Walking Club meets on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. (weather donation to the center is accepted. permitting) at the Yale Senior Center. Join us for an outdoor walk around the neighborhood listening to nature, walk a short distance or go for a casual 2-mile walk. Pre-walk stretches begin at WLC Fitness Programs 10:00 a.m. in the center and cool down will be after the walk with some water for hydration. Evening Yoga - Tuesday & Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 per class. Call 810- Fitness Room is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 765-3523 for more information. with 8 Curves machines and recovery pads. Come at your own leisure or call the Yale Senior Center at 810-387-3720 for assistance Zumba on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. using the equipment. Suggested donation is $5 drop in fee per class.

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14 December 2017 www.thecouncilonaging.org Nutrition & Health News Overcoming Roadblocks to Healthy Eating From: National Institute on Aging Go4Life

Sometimes it's hard to make smart food choices. Here are some suggestions from Go4Life to help you overcome barriers to healthy eating.

Does food taste di! erent? Your sense of taste or smell di! erent drug. If food just isn't appealing, vary the shape, can change with age. Medication side e! ects and other color, and texture. Look for a new vegetable, fruit or things also can a! ect these senses. Try using lemon juice, seafood you haven't tried before. vinegar, or herbs to boost the " avor. Ask your doctor whether your medications a! ect taste and about food and Are you tired of cooking or eating alone? Try cooking drug interactions. with a friend to make a meal you can enjoy together. Look into eating at a nearby senior center, community center, or Do you have problems chewing food? People who religious facility. You'll enjoy a free or low-cost meal and have problems with their teeth or dentures often avoid have some company while you eat. eating meat, fruits, or vegetables and might miss out on important nutrients. If you're having trouble chewing, see Quick Tip: For more ideas on healthy eating, read What's your dentist to check for problems. If you wear dentures, On Your Plate? Smart Food Choices for Health Aging. www. ask your dentist to check how they # t. nia.nih.gov/health.

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600 Grand River Avenue Port Huron Senior Center Port Huron, MI 48060

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 12:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Penny Bingo Euchre

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Blue No Penny 6:00 p.m. Duplicate Book Club Medicare Part Water Carvers Bingo Euchre Bridge D Sign-up by 12:30 p.m. appointment 10:00 Christmas a.m. Crafty Concert with Wednesdays Central MS 8th with Deb Grade Band - Holiday Snowman 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12:30 p.m. 12:00 noon 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Ask No Penny 6:00 p.m. Mah-jongg Knitting Quilting a Lawyer Bingo Euchre 12:30 p.m. Line 7:00 p.m. 12:00 noon Dance Social Dance Vets Club Christmas Party

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Cell 1:00 p.m. No Euchre Spanish Class Newsletter Phone Class Advisory Canasta Assembly Meeting

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Center Closed No Euchre Merry FGP Christmas Social Dance Penny Bingo Christmas - Party Center Closed 10:45 a.m. Pinochle 31

16 December 2017 www.thecouncilonaging.org Port Huron Senior Center Conrad Community Center - Capac Daily Schedule Daily Schedule MONDAY MONDAY 10:00 Walk Club 9:00 Bowling at Port Huron Lanes 11:00 Total Rebound 12:15 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Euchre 12:30 Mah-jongg 6:00 Euchre 1:00 Bowling at Blue Water Bowl 6:30 Zumba Gold 2:00 Total Rebound TUESDAY 9:00 Stability Ball TUESDAY 9:30 Zumba Toning 9:00 Bowling at Port Huron Lanes 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:30 Pinochle 11:00 Yoga 1:00 Book Club (1st Tuesday of month) 1:00 Texas Cards 12:00 Knitting WEDNESDAY 12:30 Line Dance 8:30 Trip to Port Huron - Call 24 hours in advance 2:00 Yoga 9:30 Cardio Class "DrumFit" 6:30 Musicale 11:30 Total Rebound 6:30 Zumba Gold WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 9:00-4:00 Hand Quilting 9:00-11:00 Musicale Meeting (last Wednesday of 9:00 Stability Ball month) 9:30 Zumba Toning 10:00 Bridge Tables available 10:00 Zumba Gold 10:45 Pinochle 10:00 Bowling League 1:00 Crochet 11:00 Yoga 2:00 Total Rebound 1:00 Lucky Cards FRIDAY 3:00 Table Tennis 9:30 Cardio Class "DrumFit" 6:00 Euchre 10:00 Walk Club THURSDAY 11:00 Total Rebound 9:00 Blue Water Carvers 1:00 Pinochle 9:00 Men's Cards 10:30 Bridge Tables available 12:30 Bridge Yale Senior Center Daily Schedule 12:30 Mah-jongg WiFi and Fitness Center open Daily 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1:00 Spanish Club MONDAY 2:00 Yoga 10:00 Wii Bowling 2:00 Veteran's Club (3rd Thursday of month) 12:30 Uno & Rummy 7:00 Social Dance (2nd & 4th Thursdays) TUESDAY FRIDAY 10:00 Total Rebound 9:00 Men’s Cards 11:00 Co! ee Social 9:00 Bowling at Port Huron Lanes 11:00 Cribbage 12:30 Penny Bingo 12:30 Euchre 1:00 Canasta WEDNESDAY 8:30 Trip to Port Huron—call 24 hours in advance 2:00 Total Rebound 9:00 Zumba Gold 3:00 Table Tennis 11:00 Indoor Shu# eboard SATURDAY 12:30 "Color Me Happy" Adult Coloring 6:00 Euchre THURSDAY 10:00 Total Rebound 12:30 Yahtzee & Dominoes 6:30 Euchre FRIDAY 10:00 Walking Club 11:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 Arthritis Exercise 12:30 Penny Bingo

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 We are accepting donations of travel Special Group p.m. Winter Berry Bazaar, Poinsetta size shampoo, lotions, soap, candy, for Survivors of Sales, Quilt Ra! e crossword puzzle books , any small Brain Injuries Ticket Sales items for stocking stu$ ers for seniors - Free 3:00 p.m. Quilt until 12/5/17 Ra! e Drawing 5:30 p.m. Set up for Memory Tree Bazaar Lighting 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 12:00 noon No Men's 10:00 a.m. Jazz, Therapy Service Project Telehealth Yoga Career Dog Visit - Fill Christmas Program w/ 1:00 p.m. Opportunities 11:30 a.m. Stockings VNA Paper Crafts: 1:00 p.m. Learn Euchre - for Home 1:30 p.m. Sew Ribbon Bows & Paint & Go Fun! 8 Pointed RSVP Delivered Stamped Gift "Snowman Star Hot Pad 5:30 p.m. Meals Wrap Class Canister w/ Pizza Party & Participants Fleece Hat" Euchre 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1:00 p.m. Sew No Total Rebound 11:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Jazz, No Men's or DrumFit Classes Chicken Foot Therapy Dog Fun! Quilted Yoga 11:00 a.m. Sr. to Sr. Dominoes Visit Snowman Mini 2:00 p.m. Project (Pack non- 11:30 a.m. Runner Needles & perishable bags) 1:00 p.m. Deliver Blood Pressure Hooks - Bring Bags & Caroling Check w/ VNA your own 2:00 p.m. Special project Group for Survivors of Brain Injuries 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 No Men's 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Yoga Learn Euchre - Advisory Jazz, Therapy 12:00 noon RSVP Meeting Dog Visit Christmas 5:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Sew Party - RSVP Pizza Party & We're Booked Fun! Bring Euchre your own project

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1:00 p.m. No Men's 12:00 noon Merry Scrabble Yoga New Year's Center Closed 2:00 p.m. Christmas - Memories Center Closed Needles & Hooks - Bring your own project 31

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DECEMBER 2017

3 First Street Yale Senior Center Yale, MI 48097

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 11:00 a.m. Bingo Signs & Winter Warmer Hot Chocolate Social 12:30 p.m. Penny Bingo

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Decorate for 6 Steps to Crafts - No- Yahtzee Feather Bingo Feather Bingo Winter Prevent Falls Sew Snowman Set-up at Yale Sacred 12:30 p.m. & Perler Bead 12:30 p.m. Heart Church Hall Crafts: No- Crafts for Yale Penny Bingo Sew Snowman Santa Shop & Perler Bead Crafts for Yale Santa Shop 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9:00 a.m. Trip No Total 12:30 p.m. No Total 9:00 a.m. to Sandusky Rebound Virg's Club Rebound - 2:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Yale Santa Blood Pressure Crafts: No- Shop - Checks Sew Snowman Volunteers are & Perler Bead needed Crafts for Yale No Penny Santa Shop Bingo 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 No Total 11:00 a.m. No Total 12:00 noon Christmas Party Rebound Early Warning Rebound Learn about 11:30 a.m. Wright 12:30 p.m. Present Exchange Signs of 12:30 p.m. the Telehealth Arthritis Program by 500 Club 12:30 p.m. Hobby Advisory Horse Races - Arthritis Meeting Visiting Nurses 2:00 p.m. Dessert Exercises & Co! ee Social

No Penny Bingo 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12:30 p.m. No Total 12:30 p.m. Center Closed Merry Mexican Train Rebound December 12:00 noon Christmas - Dominoes Birthdays Center Closed Depression - Recognize the 12:30 p.m. Signs Penny Bingo 31

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 10:30 a.m. Marine City Police Jim Jones

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Bill Livesay - Legal Aid Ugly Sock Christmas Michigan Pearl Harbor 10:30 a.m. Exchange Carols Attorney 6:00 p.m. River Strings 11:00 a.m. General's Pallet Project Dulcimer December O! ce - Home Birthdays Group Repair

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Head Start Advisory Butterhair Backpacks for Michigan Students' Meeting Christmas & the Homeless Attorney Christmas 10:30 a.m. Then Some 6:00 p.m. General's Concert WLC Dancers SnowBall O! ce - Christmas Show Dance Long Term Investments

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Riki 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Rick & Kevin A Karaoke & Dave Al" e & Jack Wear your w/ special Christmas 10:30 a.m. Wellington Ugly Socks, guest Ugly Sweater Snowball Day Fight, Vernors 6:00 p.m. Floats Christmas Light Tour 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Center Closed Merry What I did on Word Puzzles New Year's Eve Christmas - my Christmas Party Center Closed Vacation & 12:00 noon Picture Bingo Countdown 31

www.thecouncilonaging.org December 2017 21 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Senior Nutrition Congregate Meal Sites Washington Life Center Daily Schedule (Lunch Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.) Algonquin Place Apartments FITNESS CLASSES 1205 St. Clair Blvd. Yoga M, W, F 8:30-9:30 a.m. Algonac Tues/Thurs 7:00-8:00 p.m. Balance Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:30 a.m. Lunch served at noon. Tai Chi Tues 9:00-10:00 a.m. Advanced Total M, W, F 9:30-10:30 a.m. Rebound Conrad Community Center - Beginning Total M, W, F 10:30-11:30 a.m. Capac Rebound Walking Group Tues/Thurs 8:30-9:30 a.m. 585 N. Main Zumba Wed 5:30-6:30 p.m. Capac Lunch served at 12:30 p.m.

FITNESS ACTIVITIES Literacy & Beyond Pickleball-Adv M, W, F 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 3110 Goulden Street Thurs 5:00-8:00 p.m. Port Huron Pickelball - Open Thurs 1:00-5:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Pickleball Beg/Int. Tues/Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. M, W, F 2:00-4:00 p.m. Volleyball Tues 6:30-8:00 p.m. Bowling (Voyageur) Fri 1:00 p.m. Palmer Park Recreation Center Line Dancing Tues 12:15-1:30 p.m. 2829 Armour Street Clogging Tues 1:30-3:00 p.m. Port Huron Tap Tues 3:00-4:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.

RECREATION & SOCIALIZATION Pine Shores Golf Course Lunch Program M-F 10:30 a.m. 515 Fred Moore Highway (see calendar) St. Clair Lunch M-F 11:30 a.m. 50/50 Ra! e M/Tues/Thurs 11:20 a.m. Lunch served at noon. Billiards Mon/Wed 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Bingo M/Thurs 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Bridge Wed 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Washington Life Center Craft Group Tues 5:30-8:00 p.m. 403 N. Mary Street Fri 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Marine City Computer Lab/Lib. M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Needlers Tues 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (Bring your own project) Hand & Foot Cards Tues/Thurs 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mah-jongg Tues 12:30 p.m. Yale Senior Center Quilting Wed 1:00 p.m. 3 First Street Art Group Wed/Fri 1:00-4:00 p.m. Yale Lunch served at 12:00 noon.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Menus are Turkey Tetrazinni subject to NOTE: change Peas We will be delivering HDM California meals on Blend Applesauce Friday, December 29 Wheat Bread 1% Milk 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Salisbury Steak Navy Bean & Baked Tuna & Oven Fried Quiche Green Beans Ham Soup Noodles Chicken Lorraine Baby Bakers Coleslaw Mixed Corn Mixed Fruit Vegetables Orange Hot Blueberry Rice Pilaf w/ Broccoli Cobbler Beets Peas & Carrots Wheat Bread Orange Mandarin Cornbread Peaches Oranges 1% Milk Wheat Bread 1% Milk 1% Milk Wheat Roll Wheat Bread 1% Milk 1% Milk

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Name That Making Decorating for Pearl Harbor Christmas Tune Decorations Christmas Day Stocking Craft for Small Tree

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Charlie Brown Greeting Card Christmas The Story of Movie & Christmas Craft Stories & Kris Kringle Popcorn Poems

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December Christmas Bingo History of Christmas Solstice Carols Christmas Party Trees

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The following are local satellite centers at which seniors meet throughout the county for social and educational activities. Feel free to stop in and participate.

Algonac St. Clair Seniors Meets Monday through Friday for cards and socialization Meets every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Community at 9:00 a.m. in the Algonquin Place at 1205 St. Clair River Center for cards, games and socializing. All are welcome. Drive followed at noon by the Senior Nutrition Meal. Meal reservations can be made by calling (810) 434-0276. Blood St. Clair Township pressures taken on December 5 at 10:30 a.m. Euchre Meets the third Tuesday, December 19 at 12:00 noon in and Pinochle are played at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and the Township Hall for a potluck luncheon (bring a dish to Thursday respectively. New members welcome. pass). Blood Pressures taken from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Followed by regular meeting, euchre, and social. Allenton/Berlin Township Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Berlin Twp. Wadhams Hall at 12:00 p.m. for a potluck lunch (bring a dish to pass Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month for a potluck and place setting), announcements and calendar update. dinner at the Wadhams Baptist Church at 12:00 noon. They will not be meeting from December - February. Next China Township meeting will be in March. Meets in the Township Hall the 2nd Wednesday of the month, December 6, at 12:00 noon for a brief business meeting, potluck, bingo and blood pressure checks.

Literacy & Beyond 2GEN Learning Center Meets at Literacy & Beyond 2GEN Learning Center (formerly Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission) on December 28 at 11:30 a.m. before the Senior Nutrition Meal for announcements, and calendar update.

Harsens Island Meets every Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Club for socialization, bingo and 50/50 ra! e. Birthdays are celebrated on the " rst Monday of the month, December 4. Business meeting will be held on December 11. They will not be meeting December 25 or January 1. New members are always welcome.

Palmer Park Meets at the Recreation Center December 12 at 11:30 a.m. for special announcements and a calendar update before the Senior Nutrition meal.

St. Clair Nutrition Site Meets at Pine Shores Golf Course on December 21 at 11:30 a.m. before the Senior Nutrition meal for announcements and a calendar update.

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CoA Membership Application/Renewal Form INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete Section I, Section II, sign and date the Waiver of Responsibility/Consent for Release of Information and also indicate which Center/Satellite you attend. The membership fee per year for an individual is $10 and $15 for a couple. If mailing, please enclose a completed membership form, include a self-addressed stamped enve- lope and a check made payable to the CoA. Your receipt for your payment and membership card(s) will be mailed to you. Mail to: Council on Aging, Inc., 600 Grand River, Port Huron, MI 48060.

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HOW TO CONTACT US . . . Port Huron Council on Aging, Inc. - Administration Main ...... 1-800-297-0099 ...... (810) 987-8811 Senior Nutrition Program ...... (810) 982-4400 Starpath Adult Day Service ...... (810) 984-8970 Foster Grandparent Program ...... (810) 987-8813

Port Huron Port Huron Area Senior Center Information & Referral ...... (810) 984-5061 Transportation ...... (810) 984-4200 Home Repair, Homemaker/PC, Chore ...... (810) 984-5060 Travel Service ...... (810) 984-5063 Downriver Washington Life Center 1-800-779-4488 Information & Referral ...... (810) 765-3523 Transportation ...... (810) 765-8570 Home Repair, Homemaker/PC, Chore ...... (810) 765-9263 Travel Service ...... (810) 765-4254 Senior Nutrition Kitchen ...... (810) 765-4724

Yale Yale Area Senior Center 1-800-717-4422 Information & Referral ...... (810) 387-3720 Transportation ...... 1-844-289-7784 or (810) 984-4200

Capac Conrad Community Center - Capac 1-800-361-8877 Information & Referral ...... (810) 395-7889 Transportation...... 1-844-289-7784 or (810) 984-4200

For EMERGENCIES ONLY outside of o! ce hours,call the Port Huron Senior Center’s line, 984-5061, or call toll free 1-800-297-0099.