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Communicator November and December 2018 Communicator November and December 2018 Senior Drivers Confront Proliferation of New Car Technology Get into a new vehicle today which use cameras and sensors to and you will be confronted by a alert drivers of looming danger; dashboard that looks like the cockpit 360-degree camera systems, which of an airplane or Cheers to rocket ship! It’s Volunteers hard to avoid this A new feature new technology that recognizing our makes your vehicle fabulous volunteers! a moving computer. Page 4 Many new vehicles Be One of come standard with an ever-increasing Santa’s Elves Help make holiday array of gizmos, baskets for seniors! whether you want Page 5 them or not! This proliferation Mark Your of technology Calendar – is confusing to Winter anyone, not just older people, which are particularly good for parking; Holiday Hours is why the National Safety Council adaptive headlights, which swivel in announced launched the “My Car Does What?” the direction the steering wheel is Page 5 website (www.mycardoeswhat.org), turned; automatic crash notifications; which simplifies advanced safety automatic high beams; blind-spot Open House features into an interactive guide. warning; drowsy-driver alert systems; Invitation Young and old drivers can benefit keyless entry; adjustable steering You are invited to see from the website which uses videos wheels and pedals; power seats; and what’s new at SOC! and written word to teach about the motorized trunk lids. Page 16–17 benefits and use of new technology. Let high tech help not hinder However, it’s older individuals who your ability to drive safely! Join might stand to benefit the most from us on Tuesday, November 13 from using this technology. Organizations 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. for the AARP Smart such as AAA and AARP offer ways Driver TEK: High-Tech Car Safety to help older drivers understand Workshop. See page 9 for details. technology related to safety, ergonomics and comfort. Portions of this article were excerpted from an original article by For example, AAA has a list Mary Chapman, a Chicago Tribune of beneficial recommendations freelance writer. including: active safety systems, For information go to www.socservices.org or call 313-882-9600 Staff Directory & Services the overall well-being of seniors by EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR providing regular nutrition and daily PAATS BUS Peggy Hayes contact with a caring volunteer. A TRANSPORTATION 313-882-9600 ext. 2101 hot meal is delivered five days a week Call 313.343.2580 between [email protected] to Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. residents who are unable to shop or We recognize that aging is, for many, prepare meals for themselves. This Do you or someone you love need a complex and fearful unknown - but can include individuals who are ill, a ride to an appointment, to do an it doesn’t have to be. Our services recently hospitalized, or homebound errand or to get to SOC? Pointe Area and programs promote health and for other reasons. Assisted Transportation is here to independence for those with advanced help. This bus service is available to life experiences. We help adults 60 INFORMATION & seniors (60+) and disabled persons years of age and older to be active in Harper Woods and the five Grosse and healthy through a host of support ASSISTANCE Pointes. Riders are asked to make services. Share your thoughts, ideas Renee Troscinski reservations two days in advance. and concerns. We’re always looking 313.882.9600 ext. 2110 Standing appointments are accepted. for ways to improve, so let us know. [email protected] EDUCATION & DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Chris Brown ENRICHMENT 313.882.9600 ext. 2108 Lynda Altovilla [email protected] Susan Kopf 313.882.9600 ext. 2102 313.882.9600 ext. 2109 If you have a general question, this [email protected] [email protected] is the place to start. I&A has a wealth Please call with any financial of knowledge to share with seniors JoAnn Gerlach questions that involve billing, sales, and their families. If they don’t have 313.882.9600 ext 2109 or credit card transactions. Notary the answer, they know where to find [email protected] Public Services available free of it. We also help arrange escorted charge. transportation, advocacy, and We offer education and enrichment service referrals. five days a week. A complete meal CASE COORDINATION is served at lunchtime and plenty of conversation accompanies each meal. Nina Mondalek VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We also coordinate all the programs 313.882.9600 ext. 2106 and activities including counseling, [email protected] Heidi Uhlig education, exercise, health screening, We supply case coordination by care 313.882.9600 ext. 2107 trips, workshops, and parties. managers who strictly adhere to the [email protected] National Association of Social Workers SOC relies on more than 400 Notary Public services Code of Ethics. Our mission is to volunteers to make it possible to available free of charge. enhance the well-being of seniors deliver services. With only ten full- and help them meet their basic time employees, we need your time human needs. While clients may be and talent! There are volunteer referred to case coordination for a opportunities to suit your interests variety of reasons, our care managers and schedule. We are looking for always focus on the client’s self- volunteers of all ages and abilities determination, empowerment and for office work, special events, escort dignity. drivers, friendly visits, Meals on Wheels drivers, craft and sorting MEALS ON WHEELS projects and a myriad of other tasks. Shirley Snow Let us know what you like to do and 313.882.9600 ext. 2124 we will match you up with the perfect project. Meals on Wheels contributes to 2 Services for Older Citizens | 313-882-9600 | socservices.org From the Executive Director Change is blowing in the wind! I don’t know about you, but I’ve always felt As the center-page spread in this issue of like fall was really the start of the new year. The Communicator says, exciting new things Kids are back to school after a long, lazy, are about to be revealed at SOC…and we summer; there is a fresh nip in the air; it’s cordially invite you to come celebrate with us. time to pull out your cozy sweaters; and it just A celebration will take place on Wednesday, feels like something new is starting! October 17th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and you That’s the feeling around SOC these days! are invited to come see for yourself what’s After 40 years of serving the community, happening. Light refreshments will be served. we’re ready to write our next chapter. We’ve If you can’t join us on the 17th…visit our paused, taken a fresh look at who we serve website at www.socservices.org for the latest and what we are to our community. If I do news. say so, we’re very proud of that heritage of Remember, life does not get better by service! And we know we can be even better. chance…it gets better by change! While we look forward to what SOC can become, we reaffirm that we will stay dedicated to our initial charter and mission, which is to provide an array of services to help residents remain in their own homes and to make sure that our community remains a great place to grow up and grow Peggy Hayes older. Executive Director Table of Contents Celebrations...page 8 Games...page 15 Technology...page 22-23 Classes and Groups...page 18 Trips with The Presentations...pages 8-9 Health and War Memorial...pages 24 Creative Workshop Wellness...pages 18-20 Thank You...page 25 & Crafts...pages 10-11 Lunch...page 20 Tributes...page 28 Entertainment...page 12 PAATS Shopping Exercise Classes...pages 13-14 Trips...page 22 November/December — SOC News & Events 3 Cheers To Volunteers Cheers to Volunteers is a new feature that will provide us a chance to recognize and thank our many volunteers who have donated their time and talents throughout the year. In each issue of the newsletter, we will feature different volunteers who perform in a variety of roles, giving of themselves and their time. In this issue of The Communicator, we are giving cheers to the SOC Chore volunteers! At SOC, we understand that living at home as an older adult can come with challenges and difficulties. SOC Board member, Gary Colett, offered to help seniors with Minor Home Chores such as, changing light bulbs, fixing a leaky sink, tightening a loose lock, and other small jobs. He gathered a group of his peers, who were qualified, reliable, and trustworthy and who would be available to help with minor chores. In just two years, the dynamic group of nine volunteers have Top (L to R): Rick Neumann, John Watson, Gary Colett achieved more than 200 volunteer hours assisting seniors throughout the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. Thank you Bottom: John Huntington to Gary, Doug, Bruce, John, Rick, John, Bob, Jay, and Bob for Not pictured: Bruce Bradley, sharing your talents and lending a hand to help with the small Doug Blatt, Jay Flowers, Bob jobs! Wachter, Bob Schaltenbrand If you are interested in becoming a Chores volunteer or are a resident of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods, who is in need of a one-time only chore service, contact us at 313-882-9600. 4 Services for Older Citizens | 313-882-9600 | socservices.org Be One of Santa’s Elves! SOC needs some Santa’s Helpers to: • Donate: Supplies for Holiday baskets for seniors as well as medium-sized baskets • Assemble: Holiday baskets • Deliver: Holiday baskets to seniors PLEASE BRING DONATIONS TO SOC BY: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 FOOD OFFICE • Toothbrushes • Canned Chicken or Tuna • Puzzle Books • Toothpaste (pull top) • Decks of Cards • Liquid Hand Soap • Canned Vegetables • Ribbon • Flushable Wet Wipes • Soup (pull top) • Glue Sticks • Bar Soap • Mini Cereal (boxes) • Pens & Pencils • Disinfecting Wipes • Fruit Cups • Notepads • Juice Boxes • Note Cards PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL FOOD • Coffee, Tea Bags, Cocoa • Paperback Books ITEMS ARE NOT OPENED OR Packets EXPIRED • Soft Granola Bars PAPER PRODUCTS • Cookies, Crackers, and • Toilet Tissue Help Us Assemble Baskets On: Snacks (store bought in small • Small Facial December 13, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
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