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CITY OF EAST LANSING

A Quarterly Newsletter for the 55+ Community • 2007 Nationally Accredited March, April and May 2016

Eat Wild Beginning Birding Thursday, May 5; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays, May 3-24, 9-10:30 a.m. Cost: $8 (members) • $13 (non-members) Cost: $25 (members) • $30 (members) Free, nutritious, organic, delicious produce is Join veteran birder and Michigan waiting to be discovered and enjoyed! Join Carol Audubon Society member Richard Ingall and Jim Coty for a foraging field trip in our Yarsevich as you venture into the “backyard.” field for this class. Learn about field Enjoy a foraging identification, lifestyles and ecology exploration ending with of local birds firsthand! a lunch made from the The sessions will meet in the parking lot at Abbot gathered edibles at an off- Road Park. Please note: though the trails in the park site location. Maximum of are paved, there will be a good deal of standing and eight participants. Enroll walking in this class. Plan accordingly! Class will meet by Thursday, April 28. rain or shine. Enroll by Tuesday, April 26.

Good Form Walking Clinic Mosaic Gazing Balls Playmakers Fitness Foundation will be coming Fridays, April 8-29; 9:30-11:30 a.m. to East Lansing Prime Time! Just in time for good Cost: $70 (members) • $75 (non-members) weather so you can enjoy outside walking. Get an Turn old bowling balls into beautiful mosaic gazing expert opinion on good form and good walking balls! Instructor Kelly Arndt will help you transform process. Learn how to move forward more efficiently Spare Time’s rejects into art that will add a wonderful and healthier using a well-balanced stride. Gain accent to your yard or patio. Bowling balls provided. insight into how to avoid a heavy impact on your Maximum of 10 participants. Enroll by Thursday, body. Playmakers will analyze your stepping pattern March 31. and let you know how to improve it. Come to our clinic on Wednesday, April 6 from 1-3 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room on the second floor of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center. The event is FREE but you will need to register with Prime Time at (517) 337-1113. Registration deadline: Thursday, March 31. Director’s Chair/For Your Information

From Our Director Prime Time’s This is the first newsletter of the New Year—Happy New Year, everyone! Our new City Council made “planning” the first order of business in 2016. On Saturday, Jan. 9, City Mission, Vision Council’s Strategic Planning Meeting took place at the Technology Innovation Center located in the old Barnes and Noble’s building in downtown East Lansing. By the way, it’s a and Values very nice location to have meetings! The room accommodated the approximately 50 attendees with a mix of City staff and Mission Statement residents as we listened, learned and shared. Throughout the meeting, the message from To serve as a community focal City Council and staff was reiterated: involve our citizenry to drive the process of taking the point for senior citizens and their city into the 21st century. That’s been our measure of success, using your knowledge and families in an atmosphere of expertise to move Prime Time forward. respect, trust, empowerment and And this is a good time to thank the Friends of Prime Time for work and dedication support. facilitating the annual direct-mail fundraiser. We appreciate them and you for supporting our efforts. Here’s to a fun and engaging year ahead! Vision Statement A professional organization committed to both advocating Senior Commission Update for and contributing to the health, (This article completes the introduction of the members of the Commission that began in the last newsletter.) enrichment, social and supportive Dr. Barbara Zynda worked for the East Lansing School District as the Reading Teacher service needs of East Lansing at MacDonald Middle School for 25 years. Barb's involvement in Prime Time includes residents age 50 and older. attending classes; her favorites include the book club discussion group, Prime Time Crime Time, the Wild Walkers and Stretch, Flex & Balance. She is also involved in the community Value Statement Mosaic Project. We value diversity, and will Alice Martin has made it her goal to help seniors who want to age in place, making sure strengthen and support the they have access to the services they might need to do this. Alice's professional career was integration of older people into in health services, beginning as a dental hygienist and growing over the years to become the Regional Manager for Colgate. Now Alice enjoys water aerobics (which she began as the life of our community. part of her therapy after a knee replacement), art classes, volunteering at the luncheons, We value independence, and and she also was a part of the Fit for Life program at Prime Time. will serve as a community Maria Zdybel is the Director of Administrative Services for St. Vincent Catholic Charities. focal-point assuring access After living out-of-state to care for her father, Maria moved back to East Lansing. She began to a comprehensive array of looking for services and programs in the community to help meet his needs. Now, as an supportive services. East Lansing resident, she is looking forward to retiring in the community and participating We value good health, and in the varied programs offered at Prime Time. will offer health and wellness Dr. Gary Stollak’s interest in senior issues began when he retired from the MSU opportunities that will encourage Department of Psychology where he focused on young children and families. After healthy lifestyle behaviors, and retirement, he began his involvement with Prime Time with swimming, Len Peterson's discourage disability and disease. Book club and Current Events. Looking for opportunities for “happy talk,” as he describes it, he started the “Let's Talk About ...” discussion group which is still going strong. We value customer service, and will serve our clients and those Dr. Jim Levande’s involvement with senior issues began through his wife, whose work was with the MSU Department of Social Work specializing in gerontology. Jim taught Art, who help us to serve our clients, Industrial Arts and Engineering in the East Lansing Public School's Middle School. As a with respect, sensitivity and Commissioner, Jim is most interested in East Lansing's policies as they relate to housing confidentiality. and services to residents, assuring equity between seniors and young families. We value education, and will Every Commissioner is interested in hearing from you. As the collective voice of East provide life-long learning Lansing seniors, it is important to know what you need us to say to the City Council. opportunities that will meet If your neighborhood association would like to have one of us attend your meeting, the needs and interests of our please contact us through the Prime Time office. You are also invited to attend the Senior community's retirees. Commission meetings held the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Prime Time in the East Lansing Hannah Community Center. —Submitted by Jean Brisbo 2 Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com From the Board/For Your Information

From the Friends: Thank You! The Friends of the East Lansing Seniors’ Program, established as a non-profit corporation to manage a charitable trust fund, provides vital supplemental funding for the East Lansing Prime Time senior program. The Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization and is licensed by the Michigan Attorney General to conduct an annual fundraising campaign. In 2015, thanks to the generosity of many people, The Friends was able to provide funds for the September newsletter, speaker honoraria, scholarships, the recycle pick-up fee for East Lansing seniors, supplemental operational dollars to Prime Time, and the required match funds for the Artist Alley mosaic now being created by Prime Time members and MacDonald Middle School students. Contributions received by Oct. 23, 2015 were acknowledged in the last newsletter. Many thanks to the following for their generosity since that time:

Adams, Richard & Del Din, Betty Hanna, Richard & Latvala, Beverly Northrup, Richard & Stevens, Sylvia S. & Marilyn Dennis, Frank & Shirley Lazaro, Florencia Maryjane Robert A. Alam , Joan M. Katharine Harding, Jo Leader, Isabel Norton, Sandra Stevens, Sue Allen, Bing Tai DeRose, Cathy Harris, Lauren J. Lemense, Michael Ostrom, Kriss Stollak, Gary & Mary Catherine Alice Dickson, William P. & Harrison, Michael & Lew, Gloria Park, Lois Anderson, Dorothy Robin K. Ann Straub, Lynn Long, Jean & Dave Peterson, Viola Arndt, Kelly J. Dodgson, Carole Hays, Mr & Mrs John J. Sturdivant, Irene Loftus, William Pleschette, Jacqueline Asher, Doris Donelson, Elaine Heath, A. Ross A. Suelter, Clarence Logan, Carolyn E. Atkins, Don W. Donovan-Chamberlin, Hekhuis, Jean & Louis Pogel, Nancy Sutherland, Doris Lunsky, Doris Ball, Richard Norma Hendrickson-Carr, Pollak, Ellen Swan, Lynn & Margo Macrorie, Joyce W. Barnes, Lawrence Draper, Mervin J Valerie Preiss, Jack & Karen Tabor, Patricia Ellen Maloney, Marilyn Batch, Paula Duane, Carol Leventen Hickman, J. Morris & Rechtien, Jim & Mary Taylor, Gloria J. Marrian Manning, Victoria Beaudoin, Gary Dunn, Judy Ann Taylor, Norma Hill, Linda Martin, Alice H. Bertsch, Tom Durkin, Audrey & Reedy, Wes & Susan Teran, Renate McCabe-Power, Joseph Hines, Martha J. Reinhart, Maryann & Bird, Marion Maureen Thomas, Elizabeth Edmunds, Daniel & Holt, Judith David Blankenburg, Sally McCarthy, Joanne Thomas, Dr. & Mrs. Carol Horner, Iris & David Rosen, Jan Bonneau, Chuck & Samuel J. Edwards, Patricia A. Mckay, Dee Kathy Jackson, Maxie & Carrie Ryan, Tom & Patricia Thompson, Clarice & Eicher, Shirley K. McLellan, Richard Bower, Carol Johnson, Bev Schmidt, Dottie Jack Ellis, Rodney McMillan, Barbara Brogan, Dave & Pat Johnson, Mary A. Schneider, Bob & Peg Thorpe, Patricia A. Epstein, Gloria Meadows, Pam & Mark Brown , Mary M. Juola, Frieda F. Schoemehl, Mary Uphaus, Robert Fabian, Sue & Fred Meermans, Rob & Anne Brownell, Carol Kapur, Saroj Schwartz, Kenneth Van Buren, Barb Feldman, Anneliese Messenger, Ernamarie Bryson, Carol & Sandy Kareti, Rao & Joyce Schwille, John & Vincent, Antonia Fliss, Felix L. Metzger, Margaret F. Sharon Burroughs, Sally Kemper, Joan C. Vogan, Charlene Flory, Clyde & Karen Miller, Robert Scott, Wayne & Barbara Cameron, Joanne Kevern, Kay & Niles Warren, Sue Fortino, Dorothy Miller, Dr. Bruce L. Shafer, Chris & Michele Cargill, Jeanne Kern, Ms. Watters, Theresa Friedlis , Judy Mills, June Shanker, Augusta Carlson, Paul & Jean King, Sharon Welch, Carol Friend, Alan & Jean Mindful Movement PT Shankland, Mary J. Carr, Denise Frieder Kisinski, Dolores Weldon, Marjory Furseth, Mary Morris, Kathleen Siani, Harriette Carruthers, Bruce & Klunzinger,James & Whiddon, Cindy Murphy, Betty J. Claire Gallagher, James & Rosanne Smith, Marian White, Carolyn Laurie Murphy, Jill Coty, James Koppisch, Paula Snow, Patricia Wilson, Audrey Gebber, Sandra R. Najjar, Vivian Couto, Doug Kreer, Vivienne Sondag, Pauline Winder, David Gerhardt, Vera Nelson, Luann Craig, Nancy Kropschot, Sue & Russ Spalding, Marilyn H. Wood, Joan E. Goldblatt, Jeff & Kris Nichols, J. Irvin Cruise, Alison S. Laatsch, Don & Janet Spence, Elizabeth Zehner, Mary D. Goodman, Sandy Niemeyer, Kathie Davis, Don & Evelyn Larson, John A. Steele, Joann Zelevinsky, Vladimir & Graham, Fred & Jean Nobis, Janet Dean, Dorrance Larzelere, John & Mary Sternberg, Louise Vera Hall, Elizabeth L. Anne Nocera, Bob & Betty

All who contributed to The Friends during the past year are invited to attend The Friends Annual Meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 12 in the Prime Time conference room. At that time, contributors may suggest agenda items and may nominate people to fill upcoming Board vacancies.

Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com 3 Spring Classes

Start the Day with TED “Being Mortal”—Continued Wednesdays, March 2-May 18, 10-11 a.m. Friday, April 15; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop-in cost: $2 (members) • $3 (non-members) Cost: $5 for all participants Join Jim Coty to view and discuss informative, This past fall, Prime Time’s Nonfiction Book Club read inspiring, and illuminating talks on the human condition. “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. The author explores the We’ll explore the circumstances of our mental, physical, treatment of end-of-life issues by the traditional medical emotional and spiritual well-being. Participants are field and deconstructs the frequent prioritizing of quantity encouraged to suggest talks that spark their interests or over quality of life leading up to death. pose questions. Check out the TED talks at www.TED.com. To continue this important conversation, Prime Time is hosting Dr. Linda Keilman and Dr. Mark Ensberg, two experts in this area. Learn about options for ourselves and What’s So Funny? our loved ones as we encounter systems that are meant to Thursdays, March 3-May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Lounge help us, but often fall short. Enroll by Friday, April 8. Drop-in cost: $1 per meeting (members) • $2 (non-members) “Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.”—Oscar Wilde. Humor has been around as long MSU Department of Theatre as humans have, maybe before. Many kinds of humor will be discussed: ethnic, political, satire and more. Full Script Class: “Grease” participation is encouraged. Bring your best stories and MSU Department of Theatre and the Friends of Theatre at MSU jokes. Led by Judy Wattenburg and Gary Stollak. Thursdays, April 14 & 28, 3-5 p.m. Cost (includes script and show ticket!): $35 (members) • $40 (non-members) See the original, grittier version of this well-loved Get Organized! musical that combines a trip back to the 50s with a cutting Wednesday, March 23, 1-2:30 p.m. social commentary. This course will include two two-hour Cost: $15 (members) • $20 (non-members) classes at Prime Time as well as tickets to the see the MSU Theatre Department’s production of “Grease,” directed by Join professional organizer Erica Loomis as she leads Rob Roznowski, at the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre. you through questions to ask yourself when making decisions about reducing items in your home. You’ll also The classes will be led by MSU Department of Theatre learn organizing strategies specifically targeted to those faculty, production collaborators and Friends of MSU who are “aging in place” and quick and easy tips that Theatre board members. Participants will have the option create positive and lasting change. There will be time for of attending a performance on date of their choice (listed questions at the end of the presentation. Maximum 20 below.) The April 28 class will feature a post-performance participants. Enroll by Wednesday, March 16. “talk back” with team members involved in the production. Performances at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre: Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Creative Writing Saturday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Tuesdays, March 15-May 17; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Cost: $75 (members) • $80 (non-members) Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Join former MSU Evening College instructor Ray Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Thibeault for this 10-week class exploring the basic skills of fiction writing. Topics will include dialogue, Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. characterization, setting, theme, description, syntax and Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. pacing. Such skills are fundamental to creative writing, but Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. are useful any time you put pen to paper. Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m. Class will be participatory; students will discuss short Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. stories, handouts and writing exercises, as well as prepare Facilitators: Carol Bryson, Sam Austin and Joan a piece of their own writing for class feedback. This class is Mattson. Maximum of 20 participants. Enroll by limited to 12 participants. Enroll by Tuesday, Feb. 23. Thursday, April 7. 4 Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com Spring Classes

Life Stories: Writing Your Memoirs The “Good Person” in the “Good Fridays, April 1-May 20, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $75 (members) • $80 (non-members) Society” Mondays, March 14-April 25; 10:30-11:30 a.m. In this much-loved participatory class, you’ll do writing Cost: $15 (members) • $20 (non-members) exercises, get support from others and listen to works in In 1970, psychologist Abraham Maslow wrote: progress. Enroll by Friday, March 25. Instructor: Nancy Seubert. “The first and overarching Big Problem is to make the Good Person. We must have better human beings or else it is quite possible that we may all be wiped out, and even if not wiped out certainly live in tension and anxiety as a species. A Wednesday Morning Book Club sine qua non prerequisite here is of course defining the Good “Carol” by Patricia Highsmith (Movie Tie-In Edition) Person... The equally Big Problem is to make the Good Society. Wednesdays: March 16-April 6, 9-10 a.m., Lounge There is a kind of feedback between the Good Society and the Cost: $10 (members) • $15 (non-members) Good Person. They need each other, they are sine qua non to You may have seen the recent movie “Carol” starring each other. I wave aside the problem of which comes first. It is Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. The movie is based on quite clear that they develop simultaneously and in tandem. It Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 novel “The Price of Salt” which would in any case be impossible to achieve either one without became a cult classic soon after its publication. the other.” We’ll read and discuss what has been described as “a In these six meetings, we’ll read and sensitive treatment of fully-realized characters who defy discuss various perspectives about the stereotypes. It is erotic, eloquent and suspenseful, and characteristics of each and what may be offers an honest look at the necessity of being true to one's needed to create a world-wide “Good nature.” Facilitators: Diane O’Donnell and Gary Stollak. Society” of “Good Persons.” Facilitator: Gary Stollak.

Nonfiction Book Club Wednesdays, March 2-May 25; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Estate Planning Seminar with Cost: $2 drop-in fee (members) • $3 (non-members) Theodore Hughes Join fellow Prime Timers for meaningful discussion as Monday, April 11; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. you delve into topics covered by various nonfiction books Cost: $5 (members) • $10 (non-members) selected by the group. The March selection is “How the Back by popular demand, this seminar Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic will introduce attendees to estate planning Role From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe” and its goals: wills, living trusts, probate by Thomas Cahill. The April book is “The Hero With a court administration of decedents’ estates, Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell. Participants acquire techniques used to avoid probate, using their own book copies. powers of attorney to plan for disability, writing a letter of instruction to survivors and how to get started with preparing an estate plan. Brain Games Presenter Theodore E. Hughes, Michigan Assistant Fridays, March 18-April 29, 1-2:30 p.m. Attorney General for Law (Ret.), is a graduate of the Detroit Cost: $30 (members), $35 (non-members) College of Law and has practiced in the area of estate Using Brain Games, a series produced by National planning, a subject which he has taught at the Thomas M. Geographic, we’ll explore brain fitness as well as how we Cooley Law School and the MSU Evening College. process information, feel emotions and perceive the world Hughes has co-authored eight nationally-published around us. Other topics include spatial awareness, illusions books on estate planning and settlement. For 25 years, and the mind/body connection. Join me in learning about Hughes appeared as the guest estate planning attorney the brain and ways we might keep it young! Instructor: on the WKAR Public Radio program, “Newstalk.” Enroll by Jean Brisbo. Enroll by Friday, March 11. Monday, April 4. Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com 5 Art Studio

Thank You to our Donor for March, April and May: Dr. Larry Krupka Each month, a business, organization or individual generously donates $250 to help us keep the Art Studio’s supply costs down and tuition costs at a minimum. This way, everyone who would like to participate has the opportunity to do so. Scholarships are also available.

Kumihimo Necklace Cords Calla Lilies on Canvas in Acrylics Wednesdays, April 27 and May 11, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursdays, March 17-31, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $15 (members) • $20 (non-members) Cost: $55 (members) • $60 (non-members) Kumihimo is the ancient art We’ll work with warm yellows and large flowers on a of Japanese cord braiding. In textured background. There will be room for creativity, this class, students will choose yet it will be a realistic painting. All supplies are included. two or three colors of yarn Maximum of 12 participants. Enroll by Thursday, March from Prime Time’s fiber supply, 10. Instructor: Carolyn Donahue. or bring favorite yarns from home, to create an eight strand Painting Water on Rice Paper with necklace cord. Watercolors and Pastels These cords are a beautiful way to Thursdays, April 14-28, 1-4 p.m. show off your fused glass or copper Cost: $55 (members) • $60 (non-members) pendants! *Work outside of class will We’ll be sculpting rice paper then throwing in color to be required in order to finish the project. Maximum of finish with negative wave definitions with a possible pastel seven participants. Instructor: Nancy Bradley. finish. See the magic of rice paper! All supplies included. Maximum of 12 participants. Enroll by Thursday, April 7. Paper “Glass” Bead Bracelets Wednesdays, March 16 and 23, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $20 (members) • $25 (non-members) Tulips on Canvas in Acrylic Thursdays, May 12-26, 1-4 p.m. Make beautiful beads with Cost: $55 (members) • $60 (non-members) the look of glass using different It’s almost tulip time and the fun of painting them never kinds of paper and varnish in wears off. With an exciting background and colors galore, this two-session class. it will be lots of fun! All supplies included. Maximum of 12 Linda Saloff will teach this participants. Enroll by Thursday, May 5. simple and fun technique that can be used to create many kinds of jewelry. At the end of the Fused Glass Clock class, you’ll have a lovely bracelet! Fridays, May 13-27, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $50 (members) • $55 (non-members) Enroll by Wednesday, March 9. Make a piece of functional art--a glass wall clock! Use colors that will fit with any decor. You can even make a clock to hang outside during the summer months because Visit Prime Time Online: it’s glass. Check out the display case in the hallway at the www.ELPrimeTime.com community center to view the finished product. Maximum www.facebook.com/EastLansingPrimeTime of five participants. Enroll by Friday, May 6. 6 Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com Art Studio/Dance and Music

Copper Enamel Jewelry Carving for Fun Wednesdays, March 16 and 23; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $30 (members) • $35 (non-members) Session I: March 10-31, Cost: $32 (members) • $37 (non-members) Session II: April 14-28, Cost: $24 (members) • $29 (non-members) Learn the beautiful art of copper enameling! This class Session III: May 12-26, Cost: $24 (members) • $29 (non-members) will introduce students to the basics used in this age- From chip-carving to creating one-of-a-kind figurines old art form of fusing glass to metal. We’ll create one or and relief images, instructor Fred Erbisch will keep you two small pieces suitable for jewelry. Maximum of five challenged and entertained while crafting heirloom items participants. Instructor: Nancy Bradley. to keep or give as gifts. Spring sessions will include the following classes: Framed “Mosaic” Art Carve and Burn a Rabbit, Marine Scene Relief Carving and Wednesdays, May 4-25, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $30 (members) • $35 (non-members) Whimsical Dwellings! All skill levels are welcome and all tools and materials will be provided. Like the look of stained glass but think it would be too difficult? Try a mosaic on plexiglass. It looks like stained You will be amazed at what you can create! Please glass but is more free-form and still provides a stunning enroll no later than the Friday before each session result. Enroll by Wednesday, April 27. begins.

Ukulele Tips and Tricks Line Dancing Wednesdays, April 6-May 4; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Session I: Mondays, March 7-28; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: $40 (members) • $45 (non-members) Session II: Mondays, April 11-25; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Session III: Mondays, May 2-23; 1:30-2:30 p.m. How about adding a little “pizzaz” to your ukulele Cost (Sessions I & III): $24/$29 (members/non-members) practice with new chords, strum patterns and techniques? Cost (Session II): $18/$23 (members/non-members) For confident beginners and intermediate level players. Let Stay energized and fit while moving to good music with us know when you enroll if you’re planning on using one of instructor Emma Hill. Please wear comfortable clothes our loaner ukuleles. Instructor: Ben Hassenger. and shoes. All skill levels are welcome! Minimum of five participants. Sign up one week before session starts. Open Play for Prime Time Strummers Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Lounge Practice time for the ever-popular Prime Time Strummers continues this quarter. Join the Strummers to refine your technique and sound like a pro! Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com 7 Discussion Groups, Literature, Movies and Games

“Let’s Talk About...” Prime Time Book Club Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays, March 23-May 11; 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays, 2-4 p.m. Discussion Group Cost w/o book: $12 (members) • $17 (non-members) Thursdays, 4:30-8 p.m., Room 140 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Conference Room Cost w/ book: $26 (members) • $31 (non-members) Cost: $2 (members) • $3 (non-members) Drop-in cost: $1 per meeting (members) • $2 per meeting (non-members) Join instructor Len Peterson for a book discussion on “Marjorie We’ll talk about what’s happening Morningstar,” the 1955 novel by Scrabble in our lives, the daily news, travel, the Herman Wouk. The book follows a Mondays, 2-4 p.m. media, and whatever else comes up. Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) woman who wants to become an Led by Dr. Gary Stollak. actress but is hindered by her romantic If you love words and language, this entanglement with an older composer. classic game will provide hours of fun! All skill levels are welcome! Spanish Literature Enroll by Wednesday, March 16. Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) Euchre Mah Jongg Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Participants will read literature from Fridays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Lounge Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) Spanish-speaking countries. Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) Play this social game of numerical strategy—it will stimulate your mind! Read Aloud Group Current Events Chinese and American versions played. Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 p.m., Lounge Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m, Room 142 Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) Reading aloud is one of the most If you enjoy talking about the latest E.L. Chess Club challenging exercises for the brain! We news, politics and the economy, or Tuesdays, 12-3 p.m. • Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) read novels, essays, poetry, articles, simply listening in on the discussion, fiction, non-fiction, mystery, humor, consider joining this lively group. Some Take on players of all ages and skill books, magazines and more. Usually sessions are moderator-led and some levels! Featuring ladder ranked play. there is some time for discussion. Join feature guest speakers. Join us! us! Facilitator: Joyce Macrorie. Movie Scoops India Seniors Fridays (see dates below), 1 p.m. Suggested Donations: $1 (members), $2 (non- Prime Time Crime Time Wednesdays, March 23, April 27 & May 25, 4 p.m. members) Session I: Thursdays, March 10-April 14; 1-3 p.m. This group meets every fourth Session II: Thursdays, May 12-June 16; 1-3 p.m. Enjoy movies with friends! Popcorn Cost (separate for each session): Members: $12 Wednesday of the month. provided. Facilitator: Len Peterson. without book, $17 with book • Non-members: $17 without book, $22 with book March 4: “Vertigo” (1958) A well- Modern American crafted psychological thriller. Starring Calling all mystery fans, devotees and Kim Novak and James Stewart. mavens! John Larson will lead the Crime Canasta Time Discussion Group for two six-week March 25: “Anatomy of a Murder” Mondays, 2-4 p.m. • Fridays, 2-4 p.m. (1959) An American crime drama. programs featuring the theme of Great Cost: $1 (members) • $2 (non-members) Characters for Session I and Man Hunt: Starring Lee Remick and James Stewart. Pursued and Pursuer for Session II. Meld, make two canastas and go out April 8: “Picnic” (1955) A to win! All skill levels welcome! The book to be discussed (and dramatization of life in a small Kansas DVD shown) for Session I will be “The town. Starring Kim Novak and William Postman Always Rings Twice” by James Visit Prime Time Online: Holden. M. Cain. For the second session, the April 22: “Giant” (1956) Follows www.ELPrimeTime.com book/DVD will be “Odd Man Out” by F.L. the lives of a Texas cattle rancher and Green. Five other DVDs will be shown in www.facebook.com/ his family. Starring Elizabeth Taylor and each session—the sixth one a comedy. EastLansingPrimeTime Rock Hudson. 8 Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com Events and Forums

Tri-County Office on Aging March Speaker Series: Community Forum Dr. Tam Perry Wednesday, March 9; 12 p.m. The Tri-County Office on Aging is Cost: $12 (members) • $15 (members) conducting a series of community Tam E. Perry, assistant professor at Wayne State forums in several locations across University, will give a talk titled, "My Home, My Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Community: Considerations of Housing Transitions in counties. Please join Tri-County Older Adulthood"—discussing her research on housing Office on Aging staff at the East transitions of older adults. She will talk about her current Lansing Hannah Community Center projects as well as facilitate discussion about what on Tuesday, March 1 from 4-5 p.m. attendees feel are important issues to think about in terms The goal of the forums is to connect in-person of housing decisions. Lunch includes potato sage crusted with older adults to discuss the availability of programs and chicken breast, rice, hot vegetable, salad, rolls and cookies. services in the community. This information will help shape Luncheon sponsored by Medilodge of Okemos. Enroll by the area aging consortium’s Multi-Year Plan objectives and Wednesday, March 2. activities for 2017-2019. Persons aged 60 and older are invited to share their opinions, interests and needs related to issues such April Speaker Series: as transportation, housing, daily needs and access to Clarice Thompson information and resources. Input from family members and Friday, April 29; 12 p.m. other caregivers is also welcome. Cost: $12 (members) • $15 (members) If you have questions about this forum, would like Local author and humorist Clarice Thompson will more information on other forum locations, or want to entertain us with selected writings. Her books include participate in the needs assessment via a survey, please “Life and Other Problems: Miscellanea from the Michigan contact Tammy Lemmer at (517) 887-1382. Years, California Years and Back-to-Michigan Years.” Lunch will include a warm club sandwich, a cold salad, chips and cookies. Luncheon sponsored by Right at Home. Enroll by Recycle! East Lansing Friday, April 22. We survived the winter—now, thank goodness, it’s time for spring cleaning! Take advantage of the annual Recycle! May Speaker Series: East Lansing event on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1400-1500 Abbot Dr. Bill Chopik Road. Held rain or shine! Wednesday, May 11; 12 p.m. Cost: $12 (members) • $15 (members) Please note: East Lansing residents Join Dr. Bill Chopik, assistant professor in the MSU must bring proof of residency to the Psychology Department, to hear how an optimistic outlook event. can lead to a happier and healthier life. Learn how the Curbside pick-up of recyclable items benefits of optimism change over time and even what for East Lansing residents is available by calling (517) it can mean to share your life with an optimistic partner. 337-1113 on or before June 1. The Friends of East Lansing Lunch will include taco salad with chicken and assorted Prime Time has graciously agreed to cover the $15 fee for cookies. Luncheon sponsored by Independence Village. those accessing this service. All items should be curbside. Enroll by Wednesday, May 4. Visit www.cityofeastlansing.com/recycleEL or watch your recycling cart for a list of items accepted, those not accepted and those with a fee. Lansing Board of Water & Become an E-Subscriber! Light residential electric customers that recycle a working Want to know the latest happenings at Prime Time? Get room air conditioner or dehumidifier will receive a $25 on our e-subscriber list! To sign up, e-mail Kari Shane at rebate. Limit two of each per household. [email protected] or call (517) 337-1113. Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com 9 Health and Fitness

Active Senior Exercise Monday through Friday New Fitness Partake in cardio, yoga, pilates and Water Aerobics Opportunities balance & resistance training in this Drop In/Punch Card Great News! Yeah, Yippee, Hooray for popular class! All equipment is provided. Water Aerobics is fun for all fitness Prime Time Water Aerobics AFAA Certified Instructors: Amy, Bill and levels, whether you want to strengthen Carolyn. your muscles, recuperate from an injury Finally—the two water aerobics Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. or just want to move in a fun, friendly classes are merging into one! Punch 1 3/2-30 MWF 9:15-10:15a $5 $10 environment. Move in the water without cards are good for all Prime Time water 2 4/1-29 MWF 9:15-10:15a $5 $10 harming your joints, and have an added aerobics classes, not just the ones that 3 5/2-27 MWF 9:15-10:15a $5 $10 bonus of working your heart muscles. were held on Monday, Wednesday and The costs listed above are per class. There From walking in the water, socializing Friday. is also a 10-session punch card available for with others or challenging yourself, there’s If you have a punch card, you can $50. No class on Monday, May 30. something for everybody. The water will attend any of the 10:30 a.m. water help your flexibility, agility, balance and aerobics classes and use the same card. core. It’s a great workout and you don’t even have to get your hair or face wet! The instructor will take attendance and Stretch, Flex & WaterArt Certified Instructors: Michelle send it to the front office. The front Balance I and Carolyn. office will keep your card and track Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. your attendance. This is a wonderful Improve posture, balance and opportunity for the members of both flexibility! This class is for beginners but 1 3/2-30 M-F 10:30-11:30a $6 $11 classes to attend class every day of will challenge all fitness levels using chair 2 4/1-29 M-F 10:30-11:30a $6 $11 3 5/2-27 M-F 10:30-11:30a $6 $11 the week, or whichever class fits their exercises. AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon. The costs listed above are per class. There schedule. Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. is also a 10-session punch card available for In addition to the water aerobics 1 3/3-31 Th 10:45-11:45a $25 $30 $60. No class on Monday, May 30. changes, we are offering an Adaptive 2 4/7-28 Th 10:45-11:45a $20 $25 Yoga class starting March 7 from 11 3 5/5-26 Th 10:45-11:45a $20 $25 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 142. Zumba Adaptive Yoga Dance your way to fitness withlicensed Stretch, Flex & Zumba instructor Cassie Heos! Enjoy gaining strength while Balance II Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. also gaining flexibility performing 1 3/4-25 Fri 10-11a $24 $29 standard yoga poses sitting in a chair This more challenging class is for those 2 4/1-29 Fri 10-11a $30 $35 or standing. Breathing will be an who have taken Stretch, Flex & Balance I. 3 5/6-27 Fri 10-11a $24 $29 important part of the class as we warm AFAA Certified Instructor: Julie Dillon. No class on Friday, July 1. up, work on gentle stretches, challenge Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. our balance and strength and go 1 3/1-29 Tu 10:45-11:45a $25 $30 to deeper stretches. All levels are 2 4/5-26 Tu 10:45-11:45a $20 $25 welcome. AFAA certified instructor: 3 5/3-31 Tu 10:45-11:45a $25 $30 Tai Ji Quan Amy Convey. Tai Ji Quan teaches balance, focus and Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. control—which will benefit you in other 1 3/7-28 M 11a-12p $20 $25 mental and physical activities. Tai Chi Wild Walkers Club 2 4/4-25 M 11a-12p $20 $25 strengthens muscles, builds bone density, 3 5/2-23 M 11a-12p $20 $25 Join instructor Julie Dillon as she reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure leads us through an indoor walking course and has many other health benefits.4th at the community center. Dan Shorin Ryu Karate Instructor: Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. Jeanne Hendry. Visit Prime Time Online: 1 3/3-31 Th 9:45-10:45a see below Dates Days Time Mem. Non-Mem. www.ELPrimeTime.com 2 4/7-28 Th 9:45-10:45a see below 1 3/3-31 Th 11a-12p $35 $40 3 5/5-26 Th 9:45-10:45a see below 2 4/7-28 Th 11a-12p $28 $33 www.facebook.com/ A $2 donation is appreciated. 3 5/5-26 Th 11a-12p $28 $33 EastLansingPrimeTime 10 Prime Time Senior’s Program • 819 Abbot Road • East Lansing, MI 48823 • (517) 337-1113 • www.ELPrimeTime.com For Your Information

AARP HomeFit Foot Care Clinic Friday, March 25; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Lansing Community College Nursing Department Cost: Free will provide foot care on the following Fridays: March The AARP HomeFit program was developed to 18 and April 22 from 1-3:30 p.m. There is a $20 fee for educate older adults how to navigate all living spaces this service. Call Prime Time at (517) 337-1113 for more independently to allow them to remain in their own homes information or to reserve an appointment. as they age. Participants receive information on how to easily evaluate their own home for “livability” should they themselves or one of their family members become unable Coffee with State Rep. to use stairs, or must rely on assistive devices. It’s designed help individuals plan for independence, choice and dignity Sam Singh as they age. Participants will receive a personal copy of the Monday, April 18, 9 a.m., FREE AARP HomeFit Guide. Please sign up by Friday, March State Rep. Sam Singh will meet with 18. constituents, discuss important issues and answer questions. Join Prime Time community members and hear about AARP Life Reimagined the latest updates from the capitol. RSVP by Wednesday, Friday, April 8; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. April 13. Cost: Free Life Reimagined offers a unique opportunity for individuals to take inventory of their accomplishments and Memorials guide them to identify their “What’s Next.” This session Memorial for Richard Hanna: offers participants the opportunity to reflect on their Renate Teran lives, identify new or existing goals and develop a plan to Char Vogan accomplish these goals. We offer a positive, supportive Mary Shankland environment, allowing participants to discuss and plan their next steps. Enroll by Friday, April 1.

Technology Lab Our Technology Lab is open on Fridays from 1-3 p.m. You may drop in and get advice about digital technology from MSU students will assist with your technical issues. They can offer advice in smart phone, tablets, and laptops. Take advantage of their expertise. The last date of the lab for the semester is Friday, April 29. No lab on Friday, March 11.

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Trips by Maryanke Scholarship Procedures *** When registering, call 1-989-866-8200. *** East Lansing residents age 55 and older—who meet these income guidelines—are eligible for Prime Time March 10-17: Springtime in The Historic Deep South: scholarships: one-person household of $36,350, two- Vicksburg, Natchez and New Orleans. Explore the person of $41,500. Incomes will be verified through the glorious Deep South in the beautiful springtime where client’s most recent income tax return. the average temperature is in the mid 70’s! Tour Vicksburg National Military Park—one of the most renowned Civil Prime Time will pay half of the class fees up to a War sites in the country! Travel on the Natchez Trace maximum of $20 for one activity. The maximum award Parkway, which began as an American Indian footpath per year is $100. For example, if a class costs $25, the leading between Chickasaw and Choctaw nations. scholarship will cover $20 of the $60. Their yearly balance Experience the Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez with a would be $80. If the class cost $25, the scholarship will local guide and visit two antebellum mansions. In New cover $12.50 with a yearly balance of $87.50. This does not Orleans, visit the famous French Quarter, see the stately apply to trips. For more information, call the Prime Time homes of the Garden District and visit one of New Orleans office at (517) 337-1113. above-ground cemeteries. Tour Longue Vue House and Gardens—a historic estate featuring a world-class house museum and acres of stunning gardens, including a locally Visit Prime Time Online: unparalleled collection of Louisiana irises. Experience a private demonstration luncheon class at the New Orleans www.ELPrimeTime.com School of Cooking. Twelve meals. Cost: $1,365.* www.facebook.com/EastLansingPrimeTime April 23-30: Springtime Elegance in Asheville, Savannah and Charleston. Experience the history, charm and hospitality of the low country in Georgia and the What Prime Time Membership Brings Carolinas in the Spring. Explore a real-life castle at the Membership at Prime Time is an option for all residents Biltmore, home to George and Edith Vanderbilt’s 250- of the greater Lansing area. You’ll benefit from: room family home and country retreat. Discover original • discounts on classes and activities; art from masters such as Renoir, magnificent 16th century • access to a variety of health, fitness, art and social tapestries, Napoleon’s chess set, a library with 10,000 classes and activities; volumes, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley and priceless antiques. You will have an opportunity to stroll • access to the computer lab with internet access; acres of formal and informal gardens showcasing tulips, • the use of library and fax/copy services. azalea and much more with the Blue Ridge Mountains as Membership is $20 per year for East Lansing residents* a backdrop! We’ll spend 2 nights in the historic riverside and $30 per year for non-residents. Savannah. Thirteen meals. Cost: $1,539.* *City of East Lansing property taxpayers are eligible *Prices are per person, double occupancy. Single, triple and quad for the resident rate. Please call (517) 337-1113 or stop by rates are available at www.maryanketourandtravel.com. the Prime Time office if you have any questions.

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Prime Time Calendar of Events • March 2016

Saturday/ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday 1 2 3 4 5/6 2 PT Strummers Open 10 Start Day w/ TED 10:30 What’s So Funny? 8:30 Fit for Life - Peggy Play 11:30 Non-Fiction Book Crum 4 TCOA Community Club 11 Adaptive Yoga Forum 1 Wellness Workshop - Tom Matt, Self- Improvement 1 Movie: “Vertigo” 1 Technology Lab 7 8 9 10 11 12/13 9:45 Art Buddies 2 PT Strummers Open 10 Start Day w/ TED 10 Carving for Fun - 1 Wellness Workshop 1:30 Senior Comm. Play 11:30 Non-Fiction Book Session I - Sandra Campbell - Meeting Club 10:30 What’s So Funny? Pharm D 1:30 Line Dancing - 12 Speaker Series: 1 PT Crime Time Session 1 Dr. Tam Perry

14 15 16 17 18 19/20 9:45 Art Buddies 1:30 Creative Writing 9 Copper Enamel 10 Carving for Fun - 9:30 Kuminimo Neck 10:30 “Good Person” / 2 PT Strummers Open Jewelry Session I Cords “Good Society” Play 9 Book Club: “Carol” 10:30 What’s So Funny? 1 Brain Games 1:30 Line Dancing - 10 Start Day w/ TED 12 St. Patrick’s Day 1 Foot Care Clinic Session 1 11:30 Non-Fiction Book Luncheon 1 Technology Lab Club 1 PT Crime Time 1 Paper Bead Bracelets 1 Calla Lilies on Canvas

21 22 23 24 25 26/27 9:45 Art Buddies 1:30 Creative Writing 9 Copper Enamel 10 Carving for Fun - 9:30 Kuminimo Neck 10:30 “Good Person” / 2 PT Strummers Open Jewelry Session I Cords “Good Society” Play 9 Book Club: “Carol” 10:30 What’s So Funny? 10 AARP HomeFit 1:30 Line Dancing - 10 Start Day w/ TED 1 PT Crime Time 10 Fit for Life Post Test Session 1 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 1 Calla Lilies on 1 Brain Games Club Canvas 1 Movie: “Anatomy 1 Paper Bead Bracelets of a Murder” 1 PT Book Club 1 Get Organized! 4 India Seniors 28 29 30 31 9:45 Art Buddies 1:30 Creative Writing 9 Book Club: “Carol” 10 Carving for Fun - 10:30 “Good Person” / 2 PT Strummers Open 10 Start Day w/ TED Session I “Good Society” Play 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 10:30 What’s So Funny? 1:30 Line Dancing - Club 1 PT Crime Time Session 1 1 PT Book Club 1 Calla Lilies on Canvas

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat./Sun. 9:15-10:15 Active 9-12 Open Studio 9:15-10:15 Active 9:45-10:45 Wild 9:15-10:15 Active SEE ABOVE Senior 9:30-10:30 Read Aloud Senior Walkers Senior Exercise 10:30-11:30 Water Exercise 10:30-11:30 Water Exercise 10:30-11:30 Water Aerobics 10:30-11:30 Water Aerobics 10-2 Chess Club Aerobics 10:45-11:45 Stretch, Flex Aerobics 10:45-11:45 Stretch, Flex 10-12 Euchre 10-11 Spanish Lit. & Balance II 1-2:30 Current & Balance I 10-11 Zumba 11-12 Adaptive 10:30-11:30 Let’s Talk Events 11-12 Tai Ji Quan 10:30-11:30 Water Yoga About... 1-3 Mah Johngg Aerobics 2-4 Canasta 12-3 Chess Club 4:30-8 Duplicate 2-4 Canasta 2-4 Duplicate 1- 3 Strike/Pose Bridge Bridge 2-3 Nia 2-4 Scrabble

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Prime Time Calendar of Events • April 2016

Saturday/ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday 1 2/3 8:30 AARP Tax Clinic 1 Brain Games 1 Life Stories 1 Technology Lab

4 5 6 7 8 9/10 10:30 “Good Person” / 1:30 Creative Writing 9 Book Club: “Carol” 10:30 What’s So Funny? 8:30 AARP Tax Clinic “Good Society” 2 PT Strummers Open 10 Start Day w/ TED 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 9:30 Mosaic Gazing Balls 1:30 Senior Comm. Play 11 Ukulele Club 10 AARP Life Meeting 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 1 PT Crime Time Reimagined Club 1 Brain Games 1 PT Book Club 1 Life Stories 1 Playmakers 1 Movie: “Picnic” Walking Clinic 1 Technology Lab 11 12 13 14 15 16/17 10 Estate Planning 1:30 Creative Writing 10 Start Day w/ TED 10 Carving for Fun - 8:30 AARP Tax Clinic with Ted Hughes 2 PT Strummers Open 11 Ukulele Session 2 9:30 Mosaic Gazing Balls 10:30 “Good Person” / Play 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 10:30 What’s So Funny? 10 Being Mortal “Good Society” Club 11:30 Non-Fiction Book w/ Drs. Keilman 1:30 Line Dancing - 1 PT Book Club Club and Ensberg Session 2 1 Annual Volunteer 1 PT Crime Time 1 Brain Games Banquet 1 Painting/Rice Paper 1 Life Stories 3 Script Class: “Grease” 1 Technology Lab 18 19 20 21 22 23/24 9 Coffee with State 1:30 Creative Writing 10 Start Day w/ TED 10 Carving for Fun - 9:30 Mosaic Gazing Balls Rep. Sam Singh 2 PT Strummers Open 11 Ukulele Session 2 1 Foot Care Clinic 10:30 “Good Person” / Play 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 10:30 What’s So Funny? 1 Brain Games “Good Society” Club 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 1 Life Stories 1:30 Line Dancing - 1 PT Book Club Club 1 Movie “Giant” Session 2 1 Painting/Rice Paper 1 Technology Lab

25 26 27 28 29 30 10:30 “Good Person” / 1:30 Creative Writing 9:30 Kumihimo 10 Carving for Fun - 9:30 Mosaic Gazing Balls “Good Society” 2 PT Strummers Open 10 Start Day w/ TED Session 2 12 Speaker Series w/ 1:30 Line Dancing - Play 11 Ukulele 10:30 What’s So Funny? Clarice Thompson Session 2 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 1 Brain Games Club Club 1 Life Stories 1 PT Book Club 1 Painting/Rice Paper 1 Technology Lab 4 India Seniors 3 Script Class: “Grease” (last session!)

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Prime Time Calendar of Events • May 2016

Saturday/ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 10:30 “Good Person” / 9 Beginning Birding 10 Start Day w/ TED 10 Eat Wild 1 Life Stories “Good Society” 1:30 Creative Writing 11 Ukulele 10:30 What’s So Funny? 1:30 Line Dancing - 2 PT Strummers Open 11:30 Non-Fiction Book Session 3 Play Club 1:30 Senior Comm. 1 PT Book Club Meeting 1 “Mosaic” Art

9 10 11 12 13 14/15 10:30 “Good Person” / 9 Beginning Birding 9:30 Kumihimo 10 Carving for Fun - 10 Fused Glass Clock “Good Society” 1:30 Creative Writing 10 Start Day w/ TED Session 3 1 Life Stories 1:30 Line Dancing - 2 PT Strummers Open 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 10:30 What’s So Funny? Session 3 Play Club 1 Tulips on Canvas in 12 Speaker Series: Dr. Acrylics Bill Chopik 1 PT Crime Time 1 PT Book Club 1 “Mosaic” Art 16 17 18 19 20 21/22 10:30 “Good Person” / 9 Beginning Birding 10 Start Day w/ TED 10 Carving for Fun - 10 Fused Glass Clock “Good Society” 1:30 Creative Writing 11:30 Non-Fiction Book Session 3 1 Life Stories 1:30 Line Dancing - 2 PT Strummers Open Club 10:30 What’s So Funny? Session 3 Play 1 “Mosaic” Art 1 Tulips on Canvas in Acrylics 1 PT Crime Time

23 24 25 26 27 28/29 10:30 “Good Person” / 9 Beginning Birding 11:30 Non-Fiction Book 10 Carving for Fun - 10 Fused Glass Clock “Good Society” 2 PT Strummers Open Club Session 3 1:30 Line Dancing - Play 1 “Mosaic” Art 10:30 What’s So Funny? Session 3 4 India Seniors 1 Tulips on Canvas in Acrylics 1 PT Crime Time

30 31 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 Prime Time Closed for 2 PT Strummers Open Recyle! East Memorial Day Play Lansing

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Volunteer in the Spotlight Prime Time Seniors’ Program Staff Meet Jim Levande, the newest Director: Kelly Arndt Program Planner: Lisa Richey appointee to the East Lansing Senior Office Manager: Joanne Mahoney Commission. His term began on Feb 1. Secretary: Kari Shane Jim is one of Prime Time’s most prolific Group Recreational Coordinator: Carolyn Haines Substitute Secretaries: Sue Stevens, Judy Dunn, Rachel Adams and volunteers. He’s active in the arts, where Beverly Latvala Jim’s contributions include teaching ...and over 150 active volunteers! printing, donating or building projects City of East Lansing Seniors’ Commission for the art studio, the Arts Commission, the Artist Alley project and the PT Strummers. Jean Brisbo Alice Martin Mayor Mark Meadows Maria Zdybel, Vice Chair Cindy Whiddon City Council Liaison Jim and his wife of 49 years, Diane, came to East Lansing in Donna Costantino Dr. Gary Stollak Kelly Arndt, 1965, after graduating from Purdue, so that Jim could teach Sandra House Dr. Barbara Zynda, Chair Staff Liaison Dr. Jim Levande industrial arts at the high school. Both were able to continue their graduate education. Jim earned a Ph.D. Diane passed Friends Board away in July 2015 after a rewarding career at the MSU School Joan Martin Alam Jim Klunzinger, Sylvia Stevens, of Social Work, as both faculty and administration. E.J. Buss, President Treasurer Recording Secretary Jim retired from teaching in 1997 after 33 years and Jim Coty, Vice Pam Meadows, Liz Thomas President Corresponding Barb Zynda, soon had a retirement job as a consultant to East Lansing Judy Dunn Secretary Senior Comm. Liaison schools, the state of Michigan and MSU making curriculum Lucille Gustafson recommendations on Industrial Arts and design, science, Questions? Comments? Contact Us! technology and engineering. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Send an e-mail to Kelly Arndt: He enjoys meeting new people at Prime Time. He feels Phone: (517) 337-1113 [email protected] Prime Time gives us all the opportunity to “age gracefully Managing Editor: Kelly Arndt • Editor/Design: Kathryn Gardner and color it beautiful.” Contributing Editors: Joanne Mahoney and Lisa Richey