Volume 119 Issue 4 APRIL 2019
Published monthly by the Friends of Isabella Seniors for the Isabella County Commission on Aging Friends of Isabella Seniors - 2200 S Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 - (989) 772-0748 - isabellacounty.org/active living-newspaper
There are so many ways to give back to your community. Join us at the 2nd Annual Isabella County Volunteer Expo to find the one that’s right for you!
ALL are Welcome! • FREE to attend • Find out about local volunteering options • Chat with several local charities & community groups • Put your skills and hobbies to good use
APPLY TO BE AN EXHIBITOR
To apply for exhibitor space to recruit volunteers for Thursday, April 11 - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. your organization: Please contact Kelly Hermann at Isabella County Commission on Aging the Isabella County Commission on Aging 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant (989) 772-0748 or [email protected]
On World Health Day April 8 World Health Day takes place every April, join us at the Isabella County Commission on Aging for health and wellness activities all day on April 8 Offering FREE fitness classes, such as Zumba, Low-Impact Aerobics and Line Dancing! Low-Impact Aerobics at 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Fitness Room Zumba Gold at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room A Line Dancing at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Room C Welcome MSU Extension to the Isabella County Commission on Aging as they show us how easy it is to make healthy food taste great with a presentation and snack demonstration starting at 11:00a.m. in Room C Lunch to follow at 12:00 p.m., with CMU College of Medicine students performing FREE health screenings during and after lunch in Room B Page 2 Active LIVING Volume 119 Issue 4 – APRIL 2019 COA Executive Director’s Comments Mission Moments
Happy April! We have officially made our Spring is officially here and we are so way to spring! We will more than likely have some ready for the warm weather! We have so pop-ups of winter weather yet, so please stay aware much to be thankful for and so much to look and be cautious. forward to in these upcoming warm and sunny months. Volunteer noun vol·un·teer Throughout the winter, we looked According to Merriam Webster, a volunteer is “a back on the previous year of volunteering. We person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses are so excited and grateful to announce that a willingness to undertake a service: such as our Gold Key Volunteers provided 48,285 one who renders a service or takes part in a hours of service and drove 194,710 miles in transaction while having no legal concern or FY18. The estimated value of volunteer time interest.” Here at the Isabella County Commission determined by the State of Michigan in 2018 on Aging, we are so fortunate to have hundreds of is $24.69 per hour. Based on this value, our amazing volunteers who give countless hours of their time providing programs volunteers saved Isabella County residents and services for the older adults throughout Isabella County. I would like to take over $1,192,156.55 last year. Great work and this opportunity to recognize and show our utmost appreciation for our THANK YOU to all of our fabulous volunteers! Without you, we would not be able to provide the extensive volunteers!! We look forward to celebrating programs and services that are offered through our organization… from greeting all of your volunteer accomplishments in May guests at the door or on the telephone to delivering meals or transporting guests at our Annual Recognition! to medical appointments, you help us to help others in so many ways. The Coming up in April, the Commission friendly smiles and helping hands of our volunteers are appreciated beyond on Aging, along with Friends of Isabella measure from all of us at the COA. While April 20 is the official Volunteer Seniors, is hosting our 2nd Annual Isabella Recognition Day, we want our volunteers to know that we appreciate you every County Volunteer Expo. The event will take day and are so thankful for all that you do for us and our community! place on Thursday, April 11 from 3:00 p.m. to We are always in need of volunteers, so if you are thinking that you 6:00 p.m. There will be several nonprofits and nd might have some time that you could give, please come out to our 2 Annual community organizations in attendance that Volunteer Expo on Thursday, April 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. here at the have volunteer opportunities available. This Commission on Aging. At the expo, you will have an opportunity to learn about provides a chance to meet face to face with a variety of volunteer opportunities available through many different organizations, learn about their programs, and organizations throughout our community. We hope to see you there! find out how to put your skills and hobbies to
Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A., COA Executive Director use for the good of the community. The event is free to attend and open for all community members. Light refreshments will be available. We hope to see you there! I hope that you enjoy April and that Thanks for Having a Heart you are able to get outside and enjoy our Due to the wonderful generosity of Isabella County residents, the Have a beautiful parks and nature this month!
Heart program was able to assist 88 older adult residents in Isabella County with Kelly Herrmann, Gold Key Volunteer the high costs of prescription medications, warm winter clothing, and food this Program Coordinator year. We are very grateful and would like to extend a huge Thank You to the following additional donors who were able to help out friends and neighbors throughout Isabella County. Thank you for your support. Save the Date: Have A Heart Donors Have a Heart In Memory of Friday, August 2 Stan Klumpp For the 16th Annual Doris Dale John & Mary Ann Olinger Commission on Aging & Edwin & Ruth Helwig Friends of Isabella Seniors Jo Pung Riley Thomas Shepard Golf Outing Todd & Brandi Snyder & Family at Pleasant Hills Golf Course
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Thank You Merchandise Outlet! Volunteer Opportunities
Pictured at left: Are you looking to give back to your Peggy Schuette, community? See our golden opportunities owner of below: Merchandise Outlet, and Ashley Schuette, Home Delivered Meal Drivers Community Become a friendly face delivering warm Outreach lunchtime meals to homebound older adults Coordinator who throughout Isabella County. Route pickup times presented two new are between 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and wheelchairs to typically take 1 to 2 hours. Duties include the Marcy Jerome, COA pick-up and delivery of meals, checking the Activity Center wellness of the recipient and providing a Program friendly smile. Volunteers use their own vehicle, Coordinator. COA should be able to lift 15 pounds and climb stairs deeply appreciates as necessary. Mileage reimbursement is their very generous available. donation to the We are currently seeking volunteers and Commission on substitutes for all routes throughout Isabella County. Aging!
Medical & Shopping Transportation Ask a COA Specialist Drivers Question: I would like to set up a power of attorney (POA) for finances, but don’t Volunteer drivers provide non- want it to take effect immediately. I’ve heard that some POAs for finance take effect emergency transportation for pre-scheduled at the time they are signed. This makes me nervous as I can manage my own bills at medical appointments and/or grocery shopping this time. Can you provide clarification on when a POA will begin? for Isabella County residents, age 60 or over,
Answer: Choosing people you trust to hold your medical and financial powers of who no longer drive or are not comfortable attorney is very important. Most medical POAs do not take effect until you become driving themselves. Drivers can choose from in- incapacitated. This is not necessarily true with financial POAs. Some financial county, out-county or both transportation POAs take effect immediately and others have stipulations such as becoming options. Drivers use their own personal vehicle effective only during your incapacity. These documents vary significantly. For to transport. Time commitment varies depending example, some have broad powers to handle all financial matters to very limited on the location and time of the scheduled powers, such as paying and filing taxes. It is very important to understand the appointment. Mileage reimbursement is available. paperwork you are signing. We would encourage you to meet with an attorney for more information on For more information or to register as financial POAs. If you have limited resources and can’t afford an attorney, Isabella a Gold Key Volunteer, please contact Kelly County residents have some great resources available to help them navigate through Herrmann by phone at (989) 772-0748 or by this process. Lakeshore Legal Aid provides free legal services to Isabella County email at [email protected]. seniors. Their attorney is available in Isabella County once a month by appointment. Lakeshore Legal Aid can be reached at 1-866-552-2889. Another great resource is the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors. This service will answer legal questions over the phone. The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors can be reached at 1-800- Legal Services 347-5297. Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal advice to people over the age of 60. Mail your questions to: Ask a COA Specialist Legal Services offers appointments at COA Isabella County Commission on Aging Activity Center. For an appointment call : 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 1-866-552-2889 Call: (989)772-0748 ext. 236 or Fax: (989)773-0514
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Events and Classes at COA
“Summer Stream” Wednesday, April 3 SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at COA in Room C. SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch $25 per person due by Monday, April 1. (supplies included) classes offer a variety of stretching exercises in both seated and standing Let award winning television artist Steve Wood help develop the “artist” in you to positions. The positions involve create “Summer Stream.” You don’t have to be “born with the gift” to be a great painter. stretching and reaching your limbs and Remember “Anyone Can Paint” these pieces of art. Steve’s methods are applicable to the gently bending your body into easy to beginner as well as the advanced painter. Create an 11” x 14” acrylic landscape painting in reach positions that are designed to class. Contact COA at (989) 772-0748 to register. Next class is Wednesday, May 1 with target specific muscle groups and joints “AuSable River.” within the body. The yoga positions are designed Mt Pleasant Garden Club with SilverSneakers® participants' needs On Monday, April 15, the Mt. Pleasant Garden Club will tour the Isabella County in mind and are easy to perform no Material Recovery Facility. The group will meet at 1:00 at COA in Room A for a social matter your fitness level. gathering, refreshments and a business meeting. They will leave COA at 2:30 to tour the SilverSneakers is covered by facility at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Car pooling will be available. Facility Director, some insurances. If you are covered, Jake Borton, will guide the tour and present information to participants. please contact Marcy Jerome (989) 772- 0748 before starting class. Wednesdays iPad and iPhone Class at COA 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The class will meet on Tuesday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. in Room B. It will be an COA Room A open discussion/question and answer session. Bring any computer or device questions with Must purchase a fitness punch card: you as well as future topic suggestions! Sponsored by Veterans Memorial Library 12 classes for $36 Instructor: Judy Swartz Health and Wellness Speaker Series Wednesday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. at COA in Room C Our April speaker will be Jake Priest from Amigo Mobility. Jake can help you find Water Aerobics out what type of mobility equipment may be right for you. Topics include: walkers, manual Whether you want low or high and powered wheelchairs, scooters (amigos), eligibility for equipment and Medicare intensity, this class is easy on your reimbursement. To register, please call Marcy Jerome at (989) 772-0748. joints. Can’t jump? OK, kick instead. Can’t raise arms high? OK, work them in the water. Want social time? Yes, we FREE Movie & Popcorn have a chatty group. Class is held based The movie, Mary Poppins Returns, will be shown on Tuesday, April 23 at 12:45 on CMU schedule and routine closings. p.m. at COA in Room B. The movie and popcorn are FREE but donations are always welcome. Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives. 9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. CMU SAC Pool (Rated PG, 2 hours 10 minutes) Call Katie 989-772-0748 at ext. 223 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE to register for the movie. Requires purchase of Non-expiring Fitness Punch Card: 12 classes for $36 Mushrooms, More Than Morels #2 - The 2nd of Four Classes MUST have a liability form on Come with Sister Marie and learn more about morels and many more kinds of fungi/ file with COA to attend the class. Forms mushrooms of Isabella County. We will concentrate on identifying popular mushrooms and and punch cards available at COA. their “look-alikes.” Class #2 at COA will be on April 26, at 3:00 p.m. in Room B and will continue with later spring mushrooms and "look-alike" toxic fungi. To make a reservation Instructor: Mary Alsager please call 989-772-0748. Donations are appreciated.
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Aqua Zumba Line Dancing Tai Chi for Splash your way into shape with an Health and Balance invigorating, low-impact aquatic workout. Integrating the Zumba philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Tai Chi for Health and Balance is a Zumba® blends it all together into a research-based tai chi form created by Dr. workout that's cardio-conditioning, toning Paul Lam, retired family physician, and his and exhilarating! team of health care professionals. It is a Tuesdays & Thursdays gentle, slow-moving exercise designed to 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. improve balance, flexibility, muscle CMU SAC Pool strength, and a sense of well-being. Requires purchase of Non-expiring Regular practice may also reduce the incidence and fear of falling in the elderly. Fitness Punch Card: Intermediate 12 classes for $36 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Beginner Tai Chi MUST have a liability form on file with COA to attend the class. Forms and punch 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Tai Chi for Health and Balance) card available for purchase at COA COA Room C Tuesdays &Thursdays Instructor: Judi Swartz No Charge April 16 & 18; 23 & 25; 30; Instructor: May 2; 7 & 9; 14 & 16; 21 & 23 Ardith Gloden 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Zumba Gold Designed for beginners and older No experience necessary adults using modified, low-impact, easy to Yoga follow moves. An energizing workout that Zen Yoga, with gentle range of Intermediate Tai Chi burns calories and tones muscles. motion movements, includes gentle (Yang 24) Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. holding positions for hips, lower back and COA Fitness Room Tuesdays & Wednesdays shoulders. April 16 & 17; 23 & 24; 30; Requires purchase of Non-expiring Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. May 1; 7 & 8; 14 & 15; 21 & 22 Fitness Punch Card: COA Fitness Room 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 12 classes for $36 Drop-in Fee $5 Requires purchase of Non-expiring Fitness Punch Card: Advanced Tai Chi (Sun 73) Punch card available for purchase at COA 12 classes for $36 Instructor: Judi Swartz Tuesdays & Thursdays Drop-in Fee $5 April 16 & 18; 23 & 25; 30; Please bring your own mat May 2; 7 & 9; 14 & 16; 21 & 23 Punch card available for purchase at COA 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hula Class Instructor: Catherine Tobin Come learn the hula as well as other Requires purchase of Non-expiring Polynesian dances. The music and Fitness Punch Card: movements are fun to do. All ages and 12 classes for $36 levels of ability are welcome. Wear Punch card available for purchase at COA comfortable clothing (barefoot optional). Peer Led Loose Clothing and Supportive Shoes Is Recommended Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Low-Impact Exercise
COA Fitness Room Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Ann FitzGerald, No Charge 10:15 a.m. COA Fitness Room Board Certified Instructor Instructor: Sue Courington No Charge Tai Chi for Health Programs
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Tour the Arts at COA in Room C
Journey to COA to experience these performances in April, leaving you more enriched having made the trip. Please join us Friday, May 10 for a trip to Holland to experience the beauty of the Tulip Time Festival! We will Free and Open to the Public visit Windmill Island Gardens, Dutch Marktplaats, Downtown Holland, and Veldheer’s Tulip Farm! Trip is Monday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. full, call for wait list. Cost $65 per person and includes Ted Bailey, of Mt. Pleasant, began playing guitar when he was just 9 motor coach transportation, snack and tickets to festival years old and has been playing for 60 years. Ted will perform for you a venues. Lunch will be on your own at the Dutch Marktplaats wide variety of old hymns and old-time fiddle tunes which will bring back old memories! or downtown Holland. Tentative Itinerary: Monday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - Depart COA Mark Baumann, is joined by Mark Ray, both from Mecosta. Mark and Mark play and sing folk songs, ballads, classic country, and popular 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Windmill Island Gardens songs from earlier times. Their instruments include guitar, dobro, and 11:30a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Civic Center for Dutch now and then the banjo. They perform the songs that you will Marktplaats or you can visit downtown remember from years ago!
Holland for lunch, browsing, shopping, etc.) Monday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Veldheer’s Tulip Farm Dave Leonard, also known as the “Hurdy-Gurdy Man”, has been 6:30 p.m. - Estimated arrival back to COA performing traditional styles of folk music for over 35 years. Performances showcase his mastery of the fiddle, 5-string banjo, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica and more. Music features traditional folk songs from the Appalachian Mountains, Ireland, Scotland, Civil War Era, and Maritime interspersed with some of Dave’s original songs. Detroit Tigers Monday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. TBD VS Texas Rangers Monday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Willow Robinson from Hersey, MI, performs American Traditional Thursday, June 27 music including Bluegrass, Old Time Folk and Great Lakes-based Cost: 85.00 per person songs as well as her own original music. In addition to performing the Game starts at 1:10 p.m. music, Willow will tell stories about the music and give some
We’ll be seated in Section 143, under the background about the autoharps and fiddles she uses. overhang. Price includes ticket, bus fare, a breakfast snack for the bus ride and hot dog & soda! We will make a quick dinner stop on the way home - dinner is on your own. To register call (989) 772-0748, ask for Marcy Jerome. Money and Reservation due by Friday, May 17. Motorcoach will depart the COA at 8:30 a.m.
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS Send payments to: COA Activity Center Attn: Marcy Jerome 2200 South Lincoln Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 www.isabellacounty.org/dept/coa Click on COA Trips or
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FEDERAL: www.irs.gov Tigers Home Opening Day at COA On the home page, click on “Refund Status”, then Thursday, April 4 in Room C click on “Where’s My Refund?” Read and follow steps 1, 2 and 3. Then click the link “Where’s My Refund?” For Game time at 1:10 p.m. security reasons, you will have to enter: Social Security Wear your Tigers gear to watch the game on the big screen! We Number, Filing Status (single, married, etc.), Exact Refund are serving hotdogs for lunch at 12:00 p.m. just like at Comerica Amount as shown on your tax return. The information Park! should be available 24 hours after an e-file is accepted, and it Ice Cream Social at 12:45 p.m. may take four weeks after the date a paper file is mailed. “Where’s My Refund” is updated once every 24 hours. Tuesday, April 16 in Room C MICHIGAN: www.michigan.gov/taxes Check out your favorite ice cream with delicious toppings! Click the Box – “Where’s My Refund?” For
security reasons, you will have to enter: Social Security Monday, April 22 for a Basket o’ Fun Number and Last Name to Log In. Then click on Check My Easter lunch event here at the COA! Crafts, games, and Spring Tax & Refund Information. Then enter the Tax Year sunshine will keep the Easter celebrations going throughout (2018), AGI (Adjusted Gross Income), or THR (Total lunch! Household Resources) (see below), and Filing Status.
Note: For 2018 Michigan returns, (AGI) Adjusted If you plan to join us for lunch please make your reservations Gross Income is found on line 10 of your MI-1040. (THR) at least 24 hours in advance! Call Katie at 989-772-0748. Total Household Resources is found on line 33 of your MI- 1040CR or line 34 of your MI-1040CR7. The information may not be available for at least two weeks after the e-file is accepted. It may take six to eight weeks after a paper return is mailed.
Free Tax Preparation Available Tuesday, April 16 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program provides free 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. income tax preparation with free e-filing available. This service is provided to low and middle income taxpayers. The at COA in Room C volunteers handle Federal and MI tax returns that are within the scope of their training, as well as Homestead Property Tax Live music by: Kick’n Kountry and Home Heating credits. Individuals who are self- Cover charge: $5 and 50/50 Raffle and employed, have rental property, large numbers of stock Table Games will be available transactions or have sold property (other than their main home) should consult a paid professional tax preparer.
Call (989) 772-0748 for an appointment at Bring your dancing shoes, or just come enjoy Commission on Aging Activity Center. The last day the live music! currently scheduled is April 4, 9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you need an appointment, please call as soon as possible. Tax Snacks and Refreshments available for purchase payers MUST bring Social Security cards (NOT Medicare
Questions: Contact Marcy Jerome at cards) and blank checks if direct deposit is desired. THE STATE OF MICHIGAN HAS CHANGED 989-772-0748 THE PROPERTY TAX REFUND ALLOWANCE.
PLEASE BRING YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILLS Join us at COA for games, conversation WITH YOU THIS YEAR EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT and good music! PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.
This page is sponsored by: Clark family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Page 8 Active LIVING Volume 119 Issue 4 – APRIL 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 2 8:00 Tax Preparation (A/B) 3 9:00 SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch (A) 8:00 FGP/SCP Orientation (B) 8:00 Tax Preparation (A/B) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 10:00 Dulcimer Practice (Craft) 8:00 FGP/SCP Orientation (Craft) 11:00 Riddles 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 11:00 Music Makers (C) 12:00 COA Advisory Board (Craft) 12:00 Community Service Council (A) 1:30 Yoga (F) 1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft) 1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C) 1:00 Pepper (C) 1:00 Tour the Arts: Ted Baily (C) 4:00 Anyone Can Paint $⧫(C) 6:30 Friends of the Broadway (A)
10:00 Line Dancing (C) 8 9 10 10:00 Dulcimer Practice (Craft) 8:00 Legal Aid (CF) 8:00 Tax Preparation (A/B) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 8:00 Tax Preparation (A/B) 9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft) 11:00 Nutrition Presentation (C) 10:00 Needle Crafters (Craft) 9:00 SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch (F) 12:30 FREE Health Screenings w/ CMU (B) 11:00 Jeopardy (C) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C) 1:30 Yoga $ (F) 11:00 Riddles (C) 1:00 Tour the Arts: 2:00 Intermediate Line Dancing (C) 1:00 Between the Covers Book Club (Library) Mark Baumann & Mark Ray (C) 7:00 Mid MI Wood Crafters (Craft) 1:00 Pepper (C) 2:00 Zumba Gold (F) 1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft) 7:00 Friends of the Dog Park (Craft) 15 8:30 Friends of Isabella Seniors (Craft) 16 17 8:00 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A) 10:00 Beginner Tai Chi $⧫(F) 9:00 SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch (F) 10:00 Dulcimer Practice (Craft) 11:00 Games (C) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 11:30 Advanced Tai Chi $⧫(F) 11:00 Amigo Presentation (C) 1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C) 12:45 Ice Cream Social (C) 1:00 Pepper (C) 1:00 Mt. Pleasant Garden Club (A) 1:00 State Retirees Mtg (A) 1:30 Yoga $(F) 1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft) 1:00 Tour the Arts: Dave Leonard (C) 2:00 iPad / iPhone Class (B) 1:00 Second Hand Book Club (Library) 3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F) 3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F) 5:00 Senior Dance (C) 22 23 24 10:00 Dulcimer Practice (Craft) 10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F) 9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 11:30 Advanced Tai Chi $⧫(F) 9:00 SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch (A) 11:00 Easter/Touch Activities (C) 12:45 Movie - Mary Poppins Returns (A&B) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 1:00 Easter Lemonade (C) 1:30 Yoga $ (F) 11:00 Tasting Activity (C) 1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C) 2:00 Intermediate Line Dancing (C) 1:00 Pepper (C) 1:00 Tour the Arts: TBA (C) 3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F) 1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft) 5:30 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A/B/C) 3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)
29 30 10:00 Dulcimer Practice (Craft) 10:00 Beginner Tai Chi $⧫(F) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 11:30 Advanced Tai Chi $⧫(F) A person’s most beautiful asset 1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C) 1:30 Yoga $ (F) is not a head full of knowledge, 1:00 New to Medicare Meeting (B) 3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F) but a heart full of love, an ear 1:00 Tour the Arts: Willow Robinson (C) ready to listen and a hand willing to help others.
Thinking Positive
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Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 6 & 7 8:00 Tax Preparation (A/B) 8:00 Happy Rippers (A) 10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft) 9:00 Isabella County Collaborative (B) 12:00 FGP/SCP Orientation (Craft) 10:00 Jam Session (Craft) 8:00 Happy Rippers (A/B) 1:00 Euchre (C) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 1:10 Tiger’s Home Opener (C) 12:30 Ukulele (Craft) 4:00 Zumba Gold $ (F) 12:45 Bingo (with The Laurels) (C) 5:30 Hula Class (F) 2:30 Pepper (C) 3:00 League of Women Voters (Craft)
11 12 13 10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft) 11:00 Word Games (C) 10:00 Jam Session (Craft) 8:30 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A/B) 1:00 Euchre (C) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 10:00 Friends of the Dog Park (Craft) 3:00 Volunteer Expo (A/B) 11:00 Music with Willow Robinson (C) 12:00 Central Michigan FAN (C) 4:00 Zumba Gold $ (F) 12:30 Ukulele (Craft) 5:00 ICRH (Craft) 12:45 Bright Bingo (C) 5:30 Hula (F) 2:30 Pepper (Craft) 7:00 Genealogy Meeting (B)
8:30 FGP/SCP In-service (A/B) 18 19 20 10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft) 10:00 Jam Session (Craft) 10:00 Beginner Tai Chi $⧫(F) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) 9:00 Central MI Daylily Society (A) 11:00 5 Stones Game (C) 11:30 Advanced Tai Chi $⧫(F) No Meals—Activity Center 9:00 Charlene’s Quilting Group (Craft) 1:00 Euchre (C) 4:00 Zumba Gold $ (F) Closes at Noon for Good 5:30 Hula Class (F) Friday 7:00 Mt. Pleasant Citizens Climate Lobby (B) 25 10:00 Jam Session (Craft) 26 27 10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft) 10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F) Know that you are the 10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F) 11:00 Smell Activity (C) perfect age. Each year is 11:00 Sound Activity (C) 11:00 Greg Merwin (C) special and precious, for you 11:30 Advanced Tai Chi $⧫(F) 12:30 Ukulele (Craft) 1:00 Euchre (C) 12:30 State Rep. Roger Hauck Mtg. (Library) shall only live it once. Be 4:00 Zumba Gold $ (F) 12:45 Bingo (C) comfortable with growing 5:30 Hula Class (F) 2:30 Pepper (C) older. Louise Hay 3:00 Mushroom Class (B)
Food with Friends Lunch COA Room Guide Served The room or location for each activity is listed on the calendar for reference. Monday thru Friday at 12:00 p.m. Codes for rooms and locations are as follows: in Activity Room C. See our Menu on pg. 12 A - Activity Room A Craft - Arts & Crafts Room CF - Conference Room B - Activity Room B F - Fitness Room BR1 - Board Room Calendar Key: C - Activity Room C Lab - Computer Lab Library - Library ⧫ = Reservation Required $ = Fee for Activity
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Stroke Support Group Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to connect with others who may have had similar successes or struggles, in an environment that fosters emotional support, empowerment and educational opportunities.
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. McLaren Central Michigan Hospital Conference Room E, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant
Call Rehabilitation Services Dept. at (989) 779-5604 to register. • Live safer, healthier and longer • In-home health assessment Free Balance Screenings • Follow-up with Central Michigan University doctors • Help train doctors of the future This 20 minute screening may be helpful for anyone wanting to check their balance or for those with loss of balance, weakness or decreased coordination. Our licensed Physical or • Free weekly workout program Occupational Therapist performs the screening and provides a • Reduce risk of falling by improving health and balance consult. You will also receive a copy of your screening results • Transportation available and results will be sent to your physician, if requested.
McLaren Central Michigan Rehabilitation Services 2600 Three Leaves Drive, Mt. Pleasant Call (989) 779-5604 to schedule an appointment. Joint Replacement: The next step. Community Cholesterol Screening McLaren Central Michigan offers an all-inclusive joint Cholesterol plays a key role in your heart health. A replacement program for individuals planning or considering a screening test is available that includes information about your: total joint replacement. If you would like to learn more about the
- Total cholesterol - HDL cholesterol - LDL cholesterol joint replacement process, join us at our educational seminar on - Glucose - Triglycerides - Blood Pressure Thursdays, April 11 and 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. At McLaren Wellness Central, 2600 Three Leaves Drive, Mt. Fasting for 10-12 hours before the test is required. Pleasant. Call our Joint Replacement Coordinator at (989) 779- Walk-in cholesterol screenings will be offered 5651 to register. on Wednesday, April 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cost is $25. No appointment is necessary; however registration is needed the day of your screening. The registration desk is Heart & Vascular Disease Screening located inside the East entrance of the hospital (the old This screening is designed to identify your risk factors and Emergency Department entrance). McLaren Central recommend a course of action to help improve your heart and vascular health. It includes: Blood Pressure Measurement, Lower Michigan, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant. Extremity Arterial Doppler, Carotid Artery Ultrasound, Body Mass Index Measurement, 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG), Abdominal Struggling with your CPAP machine? Aortic Ultrasound and Blood Cholesterol Testing (Total Cholesterol, Inspire Therapy May Be An Option For You LDL, HDL, Glucose and Triglycerides). A 12-hour fast is required The Inspire upper airway stimulator is a device used to prior to having the screening completed. treat sleep apnea that works inside your body with your natural Tests offered at a special cost of $70.* Physicians assessing diagnostic screening results: breathing process. Simply turn the device on before you go to -Interventional Radiologist Rami Safadi, MD, MBA bed and off when you wake up. No mask, hose or noise. Join -Cardiologist Ellen L. Kehoe, DO Sleep Medicine Specialist Zubair Shaikh, MD to learn about -Cardiologist Sudeep Mohan, MD this treatment option. -Cardiologist Abraham Krepostman, MD, FACC Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30 p.m. to7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. McLaren Central Michigan, FDJ Conference Room McLaren Central Michigan, Heart & Vascular Center 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant Call (989) 953-5147 to schedule. Call (989) 779-5606 to register. an appointment.
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Community Events Zonta Club and Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library Rummage and Book Sale on Saturday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In the Veterans Memorial Library Annex meeting room There will be something for everyone from household items to clothing, from books to tools. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zontamtpleasant Donations for either the book or rummage sale can be dropped off in the Library Annex on Friday, April 12 from noon until 4:00 p.m. or you can contact Monica Fox at [email protected] or 989-773-3242 ext. 219. ************* The Central Michigan Area Concert Band will perform on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shepherd High School Auditorium during the Shepherd Annual SUMMER JOBS! Maple Syrup festival. Isabella County Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications Genealogical Society of Isabella County for seasonal employment for these positions: Park Ranger, Night Ranger, The Genealogical Society meets the second Thursday of each month at the Gate Attendant, Park Manager and Commission on Aging Activity Center, 2200 S. Lincoln Rd. in Mt. Pleasant. Mowing Crew. Seasonal employment Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. in Room B. Visitors are welcome! begins in early May and continues through On April 11, Rev. Patrick Jankowiak will present the program, “Insight into the Labor Day. Battle of Gettysburg.” He is a student of the American Civil War and has acquired a If interested, Position Descriptions substantial library on Gettysburg, having visited the battlefield twice in full Union-blue and Applications are available at uniform and carrying his Civil War era rifled musket around the nearly 7000-acre www.isabellacounty.org - Employment military park. The Society will also be awarding a First Family certificate to Mr. Opportunities (989) 317-4083 or by William Whitehead with a small presentation pertaining to his family. email at [email protected]. Each month an informal gathering of individuals interested in genealogy meet for 200 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant lunch at the Veterans Memorial Library Annex room in Mt Pleasant on the third Tuesday of the month at ll:30a.m. Bring your own lunch. Plan to dine & discuss family history or get help with any brick walls. Visitors are welcome! Open to the public. Hope you can join us. More information may be obtained from our website: http:// isabellagenealogy.org
Are You New To Medicare ? The Commission on Aging offers a FREE seminar covering the basics of Springtime Storms Medicare. The seminars are offered monthly at 1:00 p.m. at COA. The seminars will At COA, we are always watching last 45 minutes to 1 hour so you can attend the seminar on your lunch hour. This the weather related school closings, and month’s seminar will be on Monday, April 29 in Room B. If you plan to attend, please the general rule is; if Mt. Pleasant schools call the Commission on Aging at (989) 772-0748 to register for the seminar. There is no are closed due to inclement weather, then cost for the seminar. we will not be delivering meals to anyone throughout the county, and congregate State Employee Retiree Association (SERA) food sites are not open for the day. We The monthly meeting for State Employee Retirees will be on April 16 at 1:00 always weigh on the side of caution and p.m. at COA in Room A. The presentation will be by Lauri Schmidt from the Hantz safety for our drivers and participants. We Group to give an update of benefits and basics. Following the presentation we will have don’t want to place anyone in harms way. our business meeting. Jackie will discuss some of the issues and information given at the The main office will remain open most of CC meeting on March 1. Following the meeting there will be the door prize drawing and the time even though meals are not being 50/50. If you have any questions please feel free to address them at the meeting. Any served. If ever you have a question please questions regarding programming, please feel free to contact Jackie Curtis at 989-772- feel free to call the main office at 989-772- 0597. or [email protected]. 0748.
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Rosebush April Calendar Village of Rosebush Manor Rosebush 4210 E. Rosebush Rd., Rosebush 1 April Fool’s Jeopardy Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 3 Penny Bingo Jeanette Brussow, Site Mgr., (989) 433-0151 5 Manicures
April showers bring May flowers…making way for a beautiful 8 Bingo with Prizes time of year. April is a great time to try something new. The 10 Penny Bingo Rosebush Food with Friends site is a great place to meet some 12 Music by Kathy Hagen wonderful, new people. Come in and enjoy a delicious meal and 15 Music by Just the 2 of Us stay for one of our activities. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 17 Penny Bingo / birthdays we have Sit & Get Fit at 11:15 a.m. Lunch is served at noon and 22 Egg Drop we start activities at 1:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you! 24 Penny Bingo / Nutrition Ed 26 Music by Mark Baumann 29 Craft: paint flower pots All activities are provided in conjunction with Rosebush Manor *
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Shepherd Winn COA Activity Center United Methodist Church Community Building 2200 S. Lincoln Rd, Mt. Pleasant, in Room C 107 W. Wright, Shepherd 2583 W. Blanchard Road, Winn Meals: M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Katie Showers, Site Mgr., (989) 772-0748 Cindy Bromell, Site Mgr., (989) 828-5106 Ingrid Salomov, Site Mgr. (989) 866-2520 Activity Center April Calendar 1 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle We’re getting a little closer to April! Maybe at last, spring, and no 1:00 Ted Bailey (Tour the Arts) spring like weather! This month is a good more storms or frozen pipes. Are you 2 11:00 The Music Makers time to join us for lunch and see how much waiting for the flowers to come, and the air 3 11:00 Riddles 1:00 Pepper fun we have! We are celebrating a to be fresh and warm? We are planning the 4 1:10 Opening Pitch - Tigers Opener National Sibling Day, bring in pictures of trip to Ziibiwing again (which as you may 5 12:45 Bingo (The Laurels) your brothers and sisters and share stories recall, was cancelled due to a snow storm). 8 11:00 MSU Extension Presents about them. For National Handmade Day, It will be on April 29. Reservations must be 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle we’d love to see your handcrafted items. made by April 12. It should be an 1:00 Mark & Mark (Tour the Arts) Bring in your favorite poem for National interesting, informative, and entertaining 9 11:00 Jeopardy Poetry Month. Don’t forget National Frog trip. I hope many of you can make it! In 10 11:00 Riddles 1:00 Pepper 11 11:00 Word Games Day. If you have a frog collection, we’d addition, some of our musicians are 12 11:00 Willow Robinson love to see it! As always, stop in to play returning from their winter hibernation; life 12:45 Bright Bingo some games or just socialize. We look is only getting better! Can’t wait to see SUNSHINE PARTY forward to seeing new faces! you. 15 11:00 Easter Activity w/ Courtney! Winn April Calendar 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle Shepherd April Calendar 1:00 Dave Leonard Tour the Arts 1 April Fool’s Day 1 Write your story (journals provided) 3 Midnight Express / Nutrition Education 16 11:00 Games 3 National Walking Day 17 11:00 Jake from Amigo 5 Sit and Get Fit 5 Vinyl Record Day and 1:00 Pepper Nutrition Ed 8 Cards and CDs 18 11:00 5 Stones Game 8 National Handmade Day 10 Strictly Country / Birthdays 19 CLOSED 12 National Sibling Day 12 Sit and Get Fit 22 11:00 Easter Activity with Courtney 15 National Poetry Month 15 Dan Miller Returns! 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle 17 Physical Wellness Month 17 Cards and CDs 1:00 Tour the Arts TBA 19 CLOSED 19 CLOSED No meals - Good Friday 23 12:45 Movie Mary Poppins Returns 22 Music by Greg Merwin and 22 Board Games 24 11:00 Tasting Activity 1:00 Pepper Earth Day 24 Country Kin 25 11:00 Sound Activity 26 11:00 Greg Merwin music 24 April birthday celebration 26 Sit and Get Fit 29 Ziibiwing trip (box lunch provided) & Smell Activity 26 National Frog Day 12:45 Bingo (sponsorship available) 29 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle All Meal Sites CLOSED on Friday, April 19 - NO Meal Delivery. 1:00 Willow Robinson Tour the Arts
Weidman April Calendar WEIDMAN Senior Center 1 Sit & Get Fit / Cards 3453 N. School Rd, Weidman 3 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit 5 Sit & Get Fit / Cards / Root Beer Floats Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Karen Kavanaugh, Site Mgr. (989) 644-2538 8 Sit & Get Fit / Cards 10 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit / Nutrition Ed April showers bring May flowers. So glad to see the 12 Sit & Get Fit / Cards sunshine again. It’s the perfect time to come out and see what’s 15 Sit & Get Fit / Cards happening in Weidman. Enjoy a good meal, meet some great 17 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit/Easter party people, and listen to some fantastic music. We also have Sit & Get 19 CLOSED Fit Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It is DVD led and can be 22 Sit & Get Fit / Cards done at your own pace. It’s a great way to get some exercise in 24 The Music Makers / Sit & Get Fit/Birthdays and meet new people. We look forward to seeing you! 26 Sit & Get Fit / Cards 29 Sit & Get Fit / Hot Cocoa Social
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John Leroy "Bud" Arnett Charles Peterson Maxine Allen David Heyl Richard & Irene Arnett Kirk Sponseller & Nancy Priestap Anonymous John Karr Chuck & Shirley Gromer Les Sponseller Judy Latz Patricia Apsitis Jane Leahy Rosalia "Rosie" "Sally" "Sal" Mildred Ayling Dennis Lemon Bessie Bourland Rau Mary Bottaro Ken & Susan Macdonald SERA Chapter #20 Ken & Vickie Block Mary Bowers Barb McIntyre Pat Welgs & Norm Burmeister Ann Brockman Stephen Mitchell Leona Bufford Marie A. Massey Ilene Chapman Stephen Moreau Sally Merrifield Marcie Otteman Bernice A. Cole Dawn Quidort Ernestine Pohl Jerry & Joan Doan Jo Pung Riley Charles & Janet Pollard Sharon Cole Norman Eifler Carole Rinehart Thomas & Prudy Carney Eileen Rau Marjorie Roberts Shirley Feltman Linda Rose Marjorie Crean Joan Schumacher Rose M. Fisher Rick & Linda Schudiske James & Carol Erickson Vivian Schumacher Judy Flint Jim & Sally Wojciechowski Jim & Barb Trainor Rose Forton Marilyn Zerbe Rollie Dennison Steven & Nicole Turner Janet Graham Larry Tompkins Diane K. Wilson
Ernest Garrett Jerry Schafer Catherine Garrett Bethel Schafer COA Donors
Tom Shepard Jack "John" Harkins Donations to Gold Key Volunteers Betty Hauck The Kalmar Family Robert & Barbara Roethlisberger Audrey Langlois Joanne Smith Sally Merrifield Terry L. Bellinger Donations to COA Marion & Jeanne Bendele Frank Benn Neil Langlois Karen Butler Margie Henry Sally Merrifield Peggy Dickman Edward Natzel Fund Francis & Mary Ann Engler Richard Thomas Theresa Langlois Ed & Barb Hohlbein Sally Merrifield Terry & Connie Lynch Bill & Louise McCracken Thank you all very much for your Robert Lippert Tracie Nelson Dean & Judy Kreiner Edna M. "Doll" Rau generous donations. Robert & Janet Roberts Helen L. Martin Tom & Dianne Schumacher Catherine Garrett For Food With Friends COA and FOIS Keep Your Jean Merrifield Wilma Morey Personal Information Safe Ed Merrifield Joe & Ione Loomis The Isabella County Commission on Aging (COA) Ray Merrifield Rosalia "Sally" Rau and Friends of Isabella Seniors (FOIS) work diligently to Ed Merrifield Paul & Teresa Stickler protect the confidentiality of clients, donors, volunteers and readers. For the safety and security of our clients, donors, Sunny Miesel For Gold Key Volunteers volunteers and readers, Active Living will not publish any Carol Shahan Kathy House personal information such as family nicknames, dates or other Dolores J. Lawrence identifying family information within Donations, Memorials Charles Peterson For In-Home Services or general articles. We do not want anyone to fall victim to Dolores Cluley-Lockwood Rosalia "Sally" Rau scammers targeting personal information. Thank you for your Sue Cotton Joe & Barb Frankenfield Kay & Richard Rieck understanding in this matter.
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Remembering Loved Ones Commission on Aging Isabella County Advisory board Commission on Aging Active LIVING offers a way to honor those special people in your life with District 1 Jacqueline Curtis Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A., a Memorial or Honorarium Listing. If you District 2 Ruth Anne Maniteau Executive Director would like a memorial or honorarium District 3 Shirley Decker Mission Statement included in the May issue, we need to District 4 John Dinse The mission of the Isabella County District 5 Alicia Haley receive the information by April 10. Commission on Aging (COA) is to promote District 6 Larry Fussman Please use the form below: the health, independence and fulfillment of District 7 OPEN Older Adults through the coordination and At-Large Jason Alexander provision of diverse services and At-Large Jessica Lapp Enclosed is my donation for $______opportunities. COA is a leading multi- service agency that provides a community Please make check payable to: Friends of focal point for the needs of our Older Adult Friends of Isabella Seniors Isabella Seniors population. The following programs focus on Mail to: Friends of Isabella Seniors Board of Directors assisting individuals who are sixty (60) 2200 S. Lincoln Rd. President Ray Johnson years of age and older and live within our Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Vice President Dave Coyne geographical service areas:
Please designate my gift to: Finance Officer Jerry Morey In Home Services Program □ Where most needed Secretary Ex Officio Jennifer Crawford • Case Management □ Activity Center Member Roy Burlington • Caregiver Training □ Food With Friends Member Stephanie Hope • Information and Referral □ Foster Grandparent / Member David Karmon • Homemaking Senior Companion Program Member OPEN • Medicare / Medicaid Assistance □ Gold Key Volunteer Program Member Ralph Pitts • Personal Care □ In Home Services Member Eileen Jennings • Respite Care Member Connie Lynch Gift is: Member Kathy House Food with Friends Program □ Memorial □ Honorarium • Congregate Meals • Home Delivered Meals Name:______Temporarily Away Foster Grandparent Program Active LIVING is not “forwarded.” Senior Companion Program Please send acknowledgment to: If newspapers are returned, we remove Name:______the individual from our mailing list. To get Activity Center Program back on the mailing list, you must • Activities Address:______• Travel Opportunities contact our office with your current ______• Fitness address. If you are planning a vacation or Thank You will be away or are moving, call (989) Gold Key Volunteer Program 772-0748 or use the form on the back page. • Volunteer Opportunities • Transportation
ICTC Gold Pass Available Donations or fees for all programs Active LIVING Deadline and services are requested. If we can assist If you are 80 or older, you are Each issue of Active LIVING is you or someone you know, please call COA eligible to receive an ICTC Gold Pass, printed and mailed to our readers before at (989) 772-0748 Monday thru Friday, compliments of the Isabella County the first day of each month. In order to 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Transportation System. This enables you to complete the entire process we need to Funding sources include Client ride the I-Ride bus for free. This card is receive information for submission by the Donations, Memorials, Planned Estate
made at the COA Activity Center, 2200 S. tenth day of the prior month. Please Gifts, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Lincoln Rd. in Mt. Pleasant. You will need understand all articles submitted are Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, to show verification of your age. and be an subject to editing for content and space Isabella County Senior Millage and Federal, Isabella County resident to obtain a pass. restrictions. State and Isabella County appropriations.
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