Crawford County Senior Gazette March 2017

Highlights:

Pg 2 Tax Appointments Special Nutrient Needs of Older Adults

Pg 4 Volunteer Spotlight Francis Hummel Eating Fiber right and Pg 5 Free Concert: Eat more Great Lakes Graham staying fit are fiber-rich & the Fiddleman important no foods to stay SPRING FORWARD Pg 6 Mahjong matter what regular. Fiber Change Your Clocks Pg 6 TrueNorth Pres. your age. As also can help March 12th Pg 6 Take Care of Your Feet we get older lower your

Pg 7 St. Patrick’s Dinner our bodies risk for heart

Pg 7 Ongoing Activities have different disease, Our regular activities needs, so control in alphabetical order certain your weight Pg 7 Support Groups nutrients and prevent Pg 8-9 March Calendar become especially important for of Activities & Menu Type 2 diabetes. Eat whole-grain good health. breads and cereals, and more Pg 10 Services, Classes & Resources beans and peas — along with Take Me Out to Calcium and Vitamin D the Ballgame Pg 11 Social Security Tips fruits and vegetables which also Older adults need more See pg 14 Pg 11 Drivers Needed provide fiber. calcium and vitamin D to help Pg 12 Word Search Find us by maintain bone health. Have Potassium searching for Crawford Pg 12 Cook’s Corner three servings of vitamin D- Increasing potassium along County Commission Pg 13 Free Munson fortified low-fat or fat-free milk or Breakfast & Health with reducing sodium (salt) may on Aging & Senior Presentation yogurt each day. Other calcium- lower your risk of high blood Center Pg 14 A Big Thank-You rich foods include fortified pressure. Fruits, vegetables and Pg 14 Detroit Tiger Trip cereals and fruit juices, dark low-fat or fat-free milk and Hours of

Pg 14 DHHS Assistance green leafy vegetables and yogurt are good sources of Operation Pg 15 NEMCSA Outreach canned fish with soft bones. If potassium. Also, select and Event you take a calcium supplement prepare foods with little or no Monday - Wednesday Pg 16 Senior Companion Volunteer or multivitamin, choose one that added salt. 8:30am to 6pm

Pg 16 Up Coming Concerts contains vitamin D. Know Your Fats Thursday 8:30am to 7pm Money Saving Coupons: Vitamin B12 Foods that are low in Pg 5 Spike’s Many people older than 50 do saturated fats and trans fat help Friday Pg 8 Art Van of Gaylord not get enough vitamin B12. reduce your risk of heart 8:30am to 5pm Pg 11 Save-A-Lot Fortified cereal, lean meat and disease. Most of the fats you eat Pg 14 Congregate Meal some fish and seafood are should be polyunsaturated and 308 Lawndale St sources of vitamin B12. Ask your monounsaturated fats. Check Grayling, MI 49738 doctor or a registered dietitian the Nutrition Facts panel on food Phone (989) 348-7123 nutritionist if you need a vitamin labels for total fat and saturated Fax (989) 348-8342 B12 supplement. fat. Taken from http://www.eatright.org www.crawfordcoa.org Director @crawfordcoa.org

Senior Gazette Staff Tax Appointments are Still Available!

Alice Snyder SSA-1099, Railroad Retirement RRB- Editor Tax and Home Heating Credit Appointments Available 1099, Interest 1099-INT, Dividends 1099- Christine Sayad DIV, Stock Sales 1099B, Retirement, Creative Director Volunteers are available this year to assist with filing taxes and home heating credits. To Annuity, IRA Distributions 1099-R, Lynn Cheney Unemployment Compensation 1099-G, Advertising Manager qualify for an appointment, your income Any Other Income Documentation, 1099- Ann Rowland cannot be over $40,000. Tax appointments are still available every MISC, FIA/FIP Obtain DHS Statement, Cheryl Melroy SSI Fed/State Bank Statement Robert Simpson Tuesday & Thursday up thru April 13th. These • Daycare Total Amount Paid, Providers Id Gretchen Stelter appointments are available on a first come, Contributing Writers first serve basis until full. Number or SS Number •Mortgage Interest Ken Wright You must bring your social Contributing Photographer security cards and picture ID Statement •Your Property Tax Bills For The Senior Gazette for yourself and each person you are claiming on your tax Last Year: Summer And 308 Lawndale St. Winter Tax Grayling, MI 49738 return. No social security card and/or ID = no appointment. •(Renters May Qualify If A The Senior Gazette is published monthly When coming to your Portion Of Their Rent Is For by the Crawford County Commission on Taxes ) Aging. The publication is distributed free appointment, you will need to to Crawford County residents by direct bring the following: •Your Heating Costs From mail and at local businesses. • November 1, 2015 Thru Picture ID(s); Driver’s “Views and comments expressed in the Senior License for everyone October 31, 2016 Gazette are not necessarily the views and • Social Security Card(s) For Your Spouse • (Renters May Qualify Even If Heat Is comments of the Crawford County Commission And Dependents Included In Rent) on Aging, its staff or its board. The Senior • • Birthdates For Spouses And Dependents For Direct Deposit: Bank Routing And Gazette is funded by advertising dollars, but the • If One Of Your Dependents Is In School, Account Number or Bring A Blank Check Commission on Aging does not necessarily To schedule an appointment, please call endorse any one business or organization.” Bring A Report Card Or Some Document Showing They Are Attending School the Commission on Aging & Senior Center at For advertising or addition to the (989) 348-7123. mailing list, contact us at • Copy Of Last Year’s Tax Return (989) 348-7123 or • Any Income, W2's, Tips, Gambling PLEASE NOTE: Appointments are available on a first come, first serve basis until full. [email protected] Winnings, Your Social Security Statement

Commission on Aging Stay in the Know! Board Members: Sign up for FREE e-mail news about Matt LeBlanc, Chairman Karl Schreiner, Vice Chair the Senior Center activities Jamie McClain, Commissioner/Secretary Receive the latest information about the Senior Center Rev. Elizabeth Chace, Member activities, delivered directly to your home via e-mail. The Crawford County Cheryl Hopp, Member Signing up is easy; just send an email to Commission on Aging & Lorelei King, Member Senior Center accepts and Jason Thompson, Member [email protected] The Senior Center respects your privacy and does not sell welcomes SNAP/EBT Commission on Aging Staff: or make available to others our patrons e-mail list. customers. Alice Snyder, Director Melanie Conway, Assistant Director Lynn Cheney, Admin. Asst. Our Mission… Jennifer Bricker, Advocacy/Resource Coordinator The mission of the Helen Nolan, Activities/Volunteer Coordinator Commission on Christine Sayad, PR Coordinator Aging is to Denise Conte, Cook Jared Tunison, Kitchen Aide advocate and Erika Mudry, Homemaker promote the Kathy Jacobs, Homemaker MAP to Senior Ann Bilyeu, Homemaker Center well-being and Sarah Pollock, Homemaker 308 Lawndale St. independence of all Cathy Beutler, On-Call Homemaker behind Burger older adults of Janelle Buchinger, On-Call Cook King Laurie Harteau, On-Call Cook Crawford County. 2 Donate in Memory or Honor of Someone Special Monetary gifts to the Crawford County Commission on Aging are a fitting tribute to the memory of those no longer with us or in honor ur Spsrs Datis of those we love. Your tax Blood Pressure Checks by Nova Anderson deductible gift in their name will enable us to continue to InTeliCare Health Services, LLC Paula Barton grow to provide and initiate programs which promote the Robert & Carol Becks well-being and independence of all older adults of Crawford Blood Pressure/Sugar Checks by Shirley Bordeaux County. In memorializing or honoring a loved one, you have Munson Home Health Care Roy Bryant the opportunity to support vital aging programs in this Bob & Judy Cooper community. Birthday Dinner Flowers Donated by Diana Doremire Family Fare Lockey & Jim Fredlund

If you’re interested in making a Donation in Honor or in Bob & Pat Gallagher Memory of Someone, you can buy a Plaque to be displayed Bingo Coupons Donated by in the Senior Center Dining Room. The Medicine Shoppe Mary Garcia Mary Jo Gingerick

Sally Hartig Hearing Clinic Offered by Advantage Audiology Marilyn Hawkins 2x4 Actual Size Robert Hollis $50 Donation Foot Clinic Sandy Lakanen Offered by Comfort Keepers Tom Lampane

Kirsten Lietz Make a Donation Legal Aid Offered by Michael & Maureen today by talking to a 1x5 Actual Size Jason R. Thompson Law Office PLC McNamara Commission $25 Donation Adam T Vernon, PLLC Valerie Miller on Aging staff member. Pantry Bingo Sponsored by: Ann Mitchell InTeliCare North Central Area Heartland Homecare Credit Union Only Available 2x5 Actual Size Sandy Parks in Black with Gold $100 Donation Zumba Sponsored by: Lettering Grayling Nursing & Rehabilitation Dorothy Peacor Community Deb & Tom Rawlings Donna Richmond Senior Center Wish List… Sponsoring Agencies Important Phone Numbers Pat Sanders The Commission on • Cans of Air Fresheners Social Security Karl & Marjorie • Aging is funded by Schreiner Pens 1-800-772-1213 or senior donations, state • Hand Sanitizer 1-866-739-4802 & federal grants, Clif & Linda Schultz • Sponsorship of the Gazette Medicare - 1-800-633-4227 Crawford County Joyce Sorenson for a year 12 issues ~ only millage monies, the $20.00! Veterans Administration United Way, Great 1-800-827-1000 Lakes Energy People • Candy for Reception Volunteers and • Fund, and the Region Contributions Reams of Copy Paper for Alzheimer’s Assistance 9 Area Agency Computers 1-800-272-3900 received after on Aging. February 10th will Crawford County Levels of Giving: $25 to $49 $50 to $99 $100 to $249 be acknowledged in $250 to $499 $500 to $999 $1000+ the next edition of Commission on Aging the Senior Gazette. & Senior Center Method of Payment: Cash Check Gift Amount $ ______

I would like to receive monthly emails about activities and events. Make a Donation I would like to be contacted about planned gifts. Donations & Payments Today & Create I would like to volunteer for the Commission on Aging & Senior Center. of $50.00 or more... Golden Opportunities ***All Gifts are Tax Deductible*** for a Lifetime! Name ______Mailing Address ______

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Volunteer Spotlight Francis Hummel

During the month of

March our spotlight is March 15th 1-4pm

shining upon Francis Sign-Up at the Senior Center

Hummel. Francis has Justin Baldwin George Mascarello Smart911 is a free been delivering meals Nancy Billinghurst Sharlene Mascarello service available in for the Commission on Sandra Brody-Sparks Fleda McWatters your community to Aging & Senior Center Roy Bryant Ann Mitchell help you when you since October of 2016. Gloria Buskirk Mel Moore call 9-1-1. Once Francis does it because Dick Dodge you’ve signed up, Dee Niedzielski he wants to give back to Lyn Dodge Marcus Niedzielski first responders will Diana Doremire his community. He is Dolores Norton enjoying meeting the people and building be aware of important information you have Tina Foster Bill Nuckolls provided that will help them address your Pat Fowler those relationships. Tina Parcell Francis was born in Crawford County, grew emergency. This information – including Mary Garcia Mary Parker medical issues, current location and even Mary Jo Gingerick up in the Maple Forest area and attended Ward Parker pets - can help Police, Fire and EMS locate Sharron Hagerman school in Frederic. Since the Frederic High Sandy Parks and help you. This is a free service provided Tracy Henning School closed its doors, Francis went to Rosemary Patrick Grayling High School and graduated in 1968. to you by Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. It Susan Hensler Sharon Perkins Bill Hollenbeck He was in the very first class at Kirtland is private, secure and you control your Carol Peterson Vicki Howden Community College. Finishing there after 2 information. What’s important is that it saves Dave Pratt Donna Hubbard years, he went to work for his brother in a time in an emergency, when seconds count! Francis Hummel Deb Rawlings machine shop in Detroit. After being laid off, Over 70% of calls made to 9-1-1 come Ron Kemerer Tom Rawlings Francis went to work at the National Cash from mobile phones. When you dial 9-1-1 Dennis Kemerer Jack Richards Register Company. Later he worked for a from a mobile phone, the 9-1-1 call takers Glenn King Orvetta Roggow computer company for 25 years. Then he and have very little information to help you – only Lorelei King Taylor Ryba a coworker purchased the company. They your phone number and a very general Sandy Lakanen Gage Ryba had 29 employees who sold cash registers, sense of your location. This does not bode Eileen Langhorne Theresa Ryba scanners, etc. to grocery stores and party well in an emergency when seconds count, Abby LeClair Donna Schnoor stores in the Detroit and Flint areas. After 15 particularly if you or your loved ones have Alice Lee Karl Schreiner years they sold out and Francis retired. medical conditions, or if there is a fire. Dick Lee Betty Shurkey During his trips back and forth to visit his With Smart911, you can add key Kirsten Lietz Nancy Smith Mom and home town friends, he bought a information about members of your Nancy MacDonald Mary Trombley piece of property on the Manistee River. After household that would help emergency Harry Wojcik Rebecca Marilla retirement he decided to build his log house. personnel in the event of an emergency, He used Norway Pines which his father had whether the call is from the home or any planted when Francis was about 10 years old. mobile phone. To sign up, go to https:// Francis and his wife Cindy enjoy their www.smart911.com and click on the home on the river. They have one son and “Sign Up Today” button. If you would like granddogs. Francis also works at Forest some assistance is signing up, staff from Dunes and Milliken’s. He likes to Kayak in the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office will the summer when he has time and is also on be at the Senior Center on March 15th MARCH the Planning Board for Frederic Township. When talking with Francis you can tell that 1-4pm to assist you. No appointment Birthdays he lives by the Boy Scout Rule, “Be Prepared”. necessary, just come in during this time. And one thing’s for sure, whatever Francis is For questions, contact the Crawford County Bernardine Denton 3/2 Sheriff’s Office at (989) 348-4911. Joyce Cousins 3/5 involved with he’s ready and willing. Ed Daniels 3/5 Howard Madsen 3/5 Mavis Butler 3/7 Join us for lunch or dinner on your birthday and we’ll Jacqueline Norcross 3/13 help you celebrate with a birthday cake! Wilbur Yockey 3/15 Please call us at 348-7123 Ann Doty 3/21 before the meal to let us know you’re coming. Pamela Purdy 3/21 Martha Barnum 3/29 Invite up to 8 people and dessert is on us!

4 Great aes Graha ad the Fiddea

Build a healthy meal Each meal is a building block in your healthy eating style. Make sure to include all the food th groups throughout the day. Make fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein foods part of your Thursday arch 16 daily meals and snacks. Also, limit added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Use the MyPlate at 545p Daily Checklist and the tips below to meet your needs throughout the day. FREE CCERT 1. Make half your plate veggies and fruits Whether you are making a sandwich, a stir-fry, At the Commission on Aging & Vegetables and fruits are full of nutrients that or a casserole, find ways to make them Senior Center, 308 Lawndale St. support good health. Choose fruits and red, healthier. Try using less meat and cheese, which can be higher in saturated fat and orange, and dark-green vegetables such as sodium, and adding in more veggies that add Great Lakes Graham and the Fiddle Man tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. new flavors and textures to your meals. is a bluegrass and folk duo from Marquette, 2. Include whole grains MI consisting of Troy Graham and Allen Aim to make at least half your grains whole 7. Take control of your food Dupras as the Fiddle Man. Irish or not you grains. Look for the words “100% whole grain” Eat at home more often so you know will truly enjoy this duo from the UP. They or “100% whole wheat” on the food label. exactlywhat you are eating. If you eat out, write most of their own songs. Come and Whole grains provide more nutrients, like check andcompare the nutrition information. spend some time with this unique duo on Choose options that are lower in calories, fiber, than refined grains. Thursday, March 16th at 5:45pm. This free saturated fat, and sodium. 3. Don’t forget the dairy concert is open to the public. Come for a 8. Try new foods Pork Chop Supreme dinner beforehand. Complete your meal with a cup of fat-free or Keep it interesting by picking out new foods The cost of the dinner is $5.00 for under 60 low-fat milk. You will get the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole you’ve never tried before, like mango, lentils, years of age and a suggested donation of quinoa, kale, or sardines. You may find a new $3.00 for those over age 60. milk but fewer calories. Don’t drink milk? Try a soy beverage (soymilk) as your drink or favorite! Trade fun and tasty recipes with include low-fat yogurt in your meal or snack. friends or find them online.

4. Add lean protein 9. Satisfy your sweet tooth in a Choose protein foods such as lean beef, pork, healthy way chicken, or turkey, and eggs, nuts, beans, or Indulge in a naturally sweet dessert dish— tofu. Twice a week, make seafood the protein fruit! Serve a fresh fruit salad or a fruit parfait made with yogurt. For a hot dessert, bake on your plate. apples and top with cinnamon. A Wish List….. 5. Avoid extra fat The Flower Arranging Class is asking for Using heavy gravies or sauces will add fat 10. Everything you eat and drink matters donations of Silk Flowers and and calories to otherwise healthy choices. Try The right mix of foods in your meals and Styrofoam. If anyone is able to help out steamed broccoli with a sprinkling of low-fat snacks can help you be healthier now and into please drop off at the Commission on the future. Turn small changes in how you eat parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon. Aging and Senior Center. into your MyPlate, MyWins. Thank you in advance!!!! 6. Get creative in the kitchen Taken from https://choosemyplate-prod.azureedge.net/

5 Take Care of Your Feet By Gretchen Stelter, Michigan State University Extension

Those who have diabetes have a greater always check with your physician. chance of losing a toe, foot Trim your toenails regularly or leg. Overtime diabetes or see a foot doctor to do can cause loss of feeling in so. Interested in learning a new your feet. You may not feel a • Trim nails after you wash or different game? blister on your foot or even a and dry your feet. Our Mahjong group is looking for pebble that is in your shoe. • Trim the nails straight more players. No requirements are This can add to sores and across and smooth corners needed, except the willingness to learn infections that will not heal with a soft emery board. and have fun too. Mahjong is a card due to being diabetic. The • Do not cut into the corners game that originated in China. Four Diabetes can also lower the of the toenails. players play the game using numbered amount of blood flow to the feet which will lead Wear shoes and socks at all times. tiles or cards. Depending upon the to foot problems. If you take care of your feet, • Do not walk barefoot because a diabetic is game, the number of tiles may vary. check them every day and manage your sugar at risk of infections. Four players collect tiles with similar levels you should have healthy feet. • Socks will help prevent blisters on the pictures and numbers. At the end of the Always work with your Health Team and bottom of your feet. game, the player who has collected the Diabetes Educator to make a lifestyle plan that • Wear shoes that fit well and protect your maximum number of sets is the winner. includes foot care. Some ideas to promote feet The Mahjong group gets together on good foot health are: Protect your feet from hot and cold. Wednesdays at 1:00pm at the Senior Check your feet every day. • When in the sand always were shoes. It is Center. There is no charge to • Check for sores, cuts, red spots and very easy to burn your feet, and a diabetic participate. infected toenails. does not always feel the burn. • If you have a difficult time, bending over to • If your feet get cold at night, wear socks to see bottom of feet, place a mirror under bed. your foot and you will be able to see if • Wear lined boots in the winter to keep your there are sores on your feet. feet warm Wash your feet every day. Keep the blood flowing to your feet.

• Wash your feet in WARM water, not hot • Wiggle toes a few times a day, and move and do not soak them. They will dry out your angles up and down and become sore. • to help blood flow through your legs and • Use cornstarch or talcum powder between feet TrueNorth Presentation your toes so keep them dry and soft. • Do not cross legs for long periods of time. Thursday, March 9th Keep the skin soft and smooth. • Do not smoke. Smoking lowers the at 12:15pm • Use a little lotion on the tops and bottoms amount of blood flow to your feet. of your feet. Be more active. Commission on Aging & Senior Center • Do not put lotion between your toes for this • Being active improves your blood flow. 308 Lawndale, Grayling can cause an infection. • If you are not active start slowly and Gary Lamberg Smooth corns and calluses. gradually add up to 30 minutes a day. from True North • If you get a corn or callus, the best thing to • Wear shoes that give support when being Community do is to inform your health care provider. active. Services will • Do not cut corns or calluses for this can The following tips are from the National Institute be at the cause infection. Your physician might of Health , National Diabetes Prevention Commission on suggest using a pumice stone. Program and Michigan State University Aging & Senior Center on Thursday, • Do not use liquid corn and callus removers: Extension March 9th. He will be talking about how appliances and other devices are rated through the Energy Star program and about a few of the common rebates available for energy- savings devices. Mark your calendar for this presentation and join us for a Meatloaf Lunch beforehand. 60 and over is a suggested $3.00 donation and under 60 is a $5.00 cost.

6 Add Years to Your Life & Life to Your Years Support Groups

ONGOING ACTIVITIES Alzheimer’s Support Group Bible Study Dinner Pickleball 3rd Wednesday 11am-Noon The Brook of Grayling; 503 Rose St. Tuesdays, 10am Monday-Thursday, 5pm Mon-Thurs, 10am For more info call the Thursdays, 12:30pm $3.00 age 60+ $5.00 under 60 At the Frederic Township Hall

Senior Center, 348-7123 Birthday Dinner once a month

Pinochle Bingo on a Wednesday Medicine Shoppe Bingo Fridays, 10am Healthy Relationships for Women Euchre once a month on “Thurs” Call 348-3169 for times and locations. Tuesdays, 1pm Pokeno Penny Bingo, Thurs @1pm One-on-one assistance available. Thursdays, 10am Exercise Pantry Bingo, Fridays 1pm

Thursday, 10am Pool TOPS Weight Loss Class Bridge Friday, 10am Ball-in-Hand, Wednesdays, Thursdays 4:30 - 6pm Mondays, 1pm 1pm Nine Ball, Fridays, 1pm

Flower Arranging St. John Lutheran Church, Grayling

Monday, 10am Soup (2 choices per meal) Call Mary Kay for more info Card Golf Fridays, 9am Lunch Monday-Friday starting at 348-1398

Legal Assistance at 11:30am. Dinner Monday-

4th Wednesdays, 1-4pm Thursday starting at 4:30pm. Grayling Alcoholics Anonymous Clogging, Beginning $1.00 per bowl Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 12:00pm Line Dancing Mondays, 12:30pm Also available to go Sunday, Tuesday, Friday - 8pm, Wednesdays, 10am St. Francis Church, Grayling Trips Clogging, Regular Lunch Special trips for seniors are Thursdays - 8pm, Mondays, 1:30pm Monday-Friday, 12 noon Women’s Meeting, Thursdays - Noon planned May through October.

$3.00 age 60+ $5.00 under 60 At St. Francis Church, Grayling All priced under $100. Computer Club Frederic Satellite 2nd Fri. Saturdays - 12:00pm Assistance by Appointment Lovells Satellite 3rd Fri. Unlucky 7’s Grayling Township Hall Wednesdays, 2:30pm

Mahjong For more info call 866-336-9588 Color Craze

Wednesdays, 1pm Wii Bowling Thursdays, 10am

Wednesdays, 1pm Pickleball Grayling Al–Anon Crafting Mondays, 3:30pm Zumba Gold Tuesdays 11am & Tuesdays 8pm St. Francis Episcopal Church, Grayling Thursdays, 10am At the Grayling Elementary Tuesdays, 10am For more info call Greg at 348-1382

Winners at the Winter Picnic - Heated Ice Scrapper donated by Helen Hatfield

went to Ron Gribb and the 50/50 drawing of $60.00 went to Jean Tornga. Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays 6:30pm Roscommon at the Free Methodist Church on M-18 Sundays 6:30 pm Houghton Lake Alano Club, St. Patrick’s Dinner 2410 N. Markey Rd. Thursday, March 9th, 4 - 6pm Thursdays 6:30pm United Methodist Church on M-55 For more info call Ted 989-429-8100

Corned Suggested Beef & Cabbage Serving from donation for 4 - 6 pm Diabetes Support Group 60+ $3.00. Roasted Red Skins At the 4th Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Milltown Rm at Munson Hospital Under Parisian Carrots Commission 60 $5.00 on Aging Grayling. Mixed Fruit & Senior Center For more info call 344-4826

No Reservations 308 Lawndale St. Required! Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Grayling Healing Together Community Grief Support Program 3rd Thursday 4:00pm Join us for our Spring Fling Dinner April 27th The Brook of Grayling; 503 Rose St. For more info call 1-989-343-2470

7 Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat Senior Center Meal Program 1 2 3 4

Mon - Fri. Lunch served at 12pm 10am Line Dancing Mon - Thurs. Dinner served at 5pm 10am Color Craze Crawford County 10am Pickleball @ Frederic Twp Hall 10am Crafting 9am Card Golf Lunch and Dinner suggested 12pm Lunch – Beef Tips & Noodles, 10am Pokeno 10am Pinochle Commission on Aging & Senior Center Asparagus, Apple Slices 10am Golden Toners Exercise 10am Munson Rehab Exercise donation of $3.00. 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand 12pm Lunch – Pork Riblet Sandwich, Group Under 60 cost $5.00. March 2017 1pm Mahjong Sweet Potato Fries, 11am Blood Pressure Checks 2 Choices of Soups served daily 1pm Wii Bowling Green Beans, Fresh Pear 12pm Lunch - Breaded Skinless 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s 12:30pm Bible Study Chicken Breast, Baked Sweet Bowl of Soup ¢ At-A-Glance Meal & Activities 1pm Penny Bingo Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Milk 30 5pm Dinner – Salisbury Steak, $1.00 Applesauce with a bowl Calendar Mashed Potato w/Mushroom Gravy, 5pm Dinner - Stuffed Peppers, 1pm Pantry Bingo per bowl of soup Brussel Sprouts, Fruit Cocktail Prince Charles Veggie Blend, Apricots 1pm Pool-9 Ball

Soup is available starting 11:30/4:30 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 To go soup is available 9:30am Commodities @ St Mary’s 10am Color Craze 9am Card Golf 10am Bible Study 10am Line Dancing 10am Crafting 10am Pinochle 10am Flower Arrangement Class 10am Zumba Gold 10am Pickleball @ Frederic Twp Hall 10am Pokeno 10am Munson Rehab Exercise 12pm Lunch – Breaded Cod, 12pm Lunch – Smothered Pork, 12pm Lunch - Stuffed Cabbage, 10am Golden Toners Exercise Group Satellite Meals American Potato Salad, Prince Charles Broccoli, Carrots, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, 12pm Lunch – Meatloaf, Baked 11am Blood Pressure Checks

Frederic/Maple Forest Veggie Blend, Apple Slices Burst O’ Berries, Banana Blueberry Yogurt Potato, Broccoli, Strawberries 12pm Frederic Satellite 12:30pm Beginning Clogging 1pm Euchre 1pm-4pm DHHS Assistance 12:15pm TrueNorth; Energy Star 12pm Lunch – Baked Ham, @ Frederic Township Building 1pm Bridge Club 1-3pm Neck Msg Appt.Req’d 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand & Wii Bowling Rebates Baked Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Lovells @ Lovells Township Bldg 1:30pm Clogging 1pm Mahjong 1pm Wii Bowling at Manton Applesauce

Please call the Senior Center at 348-7123 3:30pm Pickleball @ Grayling Elem. 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Checks 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s 12:30pm Bible Study 1pm Pantry Bingo 5pm Dinner - Crispy Lemon Chicken 5pm Dinner – Lasagna, 1pm Penny Bingo 1pm Pool-9 Ball to make a reservation for a Satellite Meal. Breast, Baked Sweet Potato, Peas, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Winter 5pm Dinner – Beef Pot Roast, 4-6pm St. Patrick’s Dinner – Corned Fresh Orange Blend Vegetable, Red Grapes Boiled Potato, Green Beans, Beef & Cabbage, Roasted Red Skins,

Apple Slices Parisian Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10am Pickleball @ Frederic Twp Hall 10am Color Craze 9am Munson Breakfast Pres. 10am Line Dancing 10am Crafting 9am Card Golf 10am Pinochle 10am Flower Arrangement Class 10am Bible Study 11am Alzheimer’s Support Grp. @ 10am Pokeno 12pm Lunch – Roast Turkey, 10am Zumba Gold The Brook of Grayling; 503 Rose St 10am Golden Toners Exercise 10am Munson Rehab Exercise

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, 11:30-6pm Foot Clinic-Need Appt 12pm Lunch - Beef Pot Roast, 12pm Lunch - Taco Salad, Refried Group Peas & Pearl Onions, Apricots 12pm Lunch - Beef Ravioli, Red Skin Potato, Carrots, Beans, Corn, Mandarin Oranges, 11am Blood Pressure Checks 12:30pm Beginning Clogging Italian Blend, Tossed Salad Fresh Orange 12:30pm Bible Study 12pm Lovells Satellite 1pm Bridge Club w/Tomato, Grapes 1-4pm Smart 911 Sign-Up 1-3pm NEMSCA Services Sign-up 12pm Lunch - Pepper Steak, 1:30pm Clogging 1pm Euchre 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand & Wii Bowling 1pm Penny Bingo Brown Rice, Stir Fry Vegetable, 3:30pm Pickleball @ Grayling Elem. 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Check 1pm Mahjong 3pm Medicine Shoppe Bingo Asparagus, Pineapple 5pm Dinner – Liver & Onions, 5pm Dinner - Beef Pot Pie, 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s 5pm Dinner – Pork Chop Supreme, 1pm Pantry Bingo Boiled Potato, Cabbage w/ Bacon, Brussel Sprouts, 5pm Birthday Dinner - BBQ Chicken Red Skin Potato, Tossed Salad, 1pm Pool-9 Ball Parisian Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Burst O' Berries, Banana Breast, Baked Potato, Stewed Brussels Sprouts, Applesauce Change Change Clocks Forward Tomatoes, Fresh Pear, 5:45pm Great Lakes Graham & the Fiddle Man Concert Cake & Ice Cream 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 10am Bible Study 10am Pickleball @ Frederic Twp Hall 10am Color Craze 9am Card Golf 10am Flower Arrangement Class 10am Zumba Gold 10am Line Dancing 10am Crafting 10am Pinochle 12pm Lunch - Hamburger, 12pm Lunch – Chicken Stir Fry 12pm Lunch - Potato Crunch Pollock, 10am Pokeno 10am Munson Rehab Exercise Red Skin Potato, California Vegetable Peas & Carrots, Sweet Potato w/Brown Rice, Pineapple Chunks, 10am Golden Toners Exercise Group Blend, Applesauce Fries, Burst O’ Berries Fresh Orange 12pm Lunch - Fish Sandwich, 11am Blood Pressure Checks 1-4pm Hearing Clinic-Appt. Req’d 1pm Euchre 1-4pm Legal Assist-Appt. Required Cauliflower, Peas & Carrots, 12pm Lunch - Swiss Steak, Apple Slices 12:30pm Beginning Clogging 1pm Mahjong Mashed Potatoes, 1pm Wii bowling at Belle Oakes 1pm Bridge Club 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Checks 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand Sugar Snap Peas, Peaches 1pm Wii Bowling 12:30pm Bible Study 1:30pm Clogging 5pm Dinner - Western Omelet, 1pm Pantry Bingo 1pm Penny Bingo 3:30pm Pickleball @ Grayling Elem. Hashbrown Stix, Broccoli & 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s 1pm Pool – 9 Ball 5pm Dinner - Beef Stew, Biscuit, 5pm Dinner - Cranberry Chicken, Cauliflower, Applesauce 5pm Dinner – Meatloaf, Mashed Potato w/Gravy, Broccoli, Strawberries Tossed Salad, Parisian Carrots,Plums Baked Potato, Peas & Carrots, Plums 6pm COA Board Mtg @ Center 5:45pm Early Days: History of the AuSable River Valley 26 27 28 29 30 31 9am Card Golf 10am Flower Arrangement Class 10am Bible Study 10am Pickleball @ Frederic Twp Hall 10am Color Craze 10am Pinochle 12pm Lunch - Breaded 10am Zumba Gold 10am Line Dancing 10am Crafting 10am Munson Rehab Exercise 12pm Lunch - Sweet & Sour 12pm Lunch – Chicken and 10am Pokeno Group Chicken Fritter, Red Skin Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Apple Slices Meatballs, Brown Rice, Mushroom Orecchiette, Broccoli, Mixed 10am Golden Toners Exercise 11am Blood Pressure Checks Vegetables, Red Grapes 12:30pm Beginning Clogging Prince Charles Veggie Blend, 12pm Lunch - BBQ Pork Sandwich, 12pm Lunch - Chicken Cordon 1pm Mahjong Sweet Potato Fries, 1pm Bridge Club Cauliflower, Burst O' Berries Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, 1pm Pool-Ball in Hand Peas & Carrots, Apricots 1:30pm Clogging 1pm Euchre Green Beans, Peaches 1pm Wii Bowling 12:30pm Bible Study 3:30pm Pickleball @ Grayling Elem. 1pm Pantry Bingo 2:30pm Unlucky 7’s 1pm Penny Bingo 5pm Dinner - Spaghetti & Meatballs, 4-5pm Blood Press/Sugar Checks 1pm Pool – 9 Ball 5pm Dinner – French Dip Sandwich, 5pm Dinner - Beef Taco, Corn, Breadstick, Italian Blend, 5pm Dinner - Pork Roast, Green Red Skin Potato, Corn, Burst O’Berries Refried Beans, Apricots Tossed Salad w/Tomato, Grapes Beans, Baked Potato, Fresh Pear

8 As a courtesy to our advertisers, only one coupon per household per month. **Please Do Not Duplicate** 9 Assistance to Help You Maintain Your Independence SERVICES, CLASSES & RESOURCES Health Services Resources PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Classes Blood Pressure & Sugar Checks Computers PATH is designed to benefit adults by Munson Home Health Care Internet computers are available at the with chronic or long-term health Senior Center for your use, Mon - Wed Tuesdays, 4-5pm conditions including arthritis, heart By InTeliCare - Friday, 11am 8:30-6pm,Thurs 8:30-7pm, and Fri. disease, diabetes, emphysema, 8:30-5pm Foot Care Clinic - by appointment asthma, bronchitis and depression. Information and Assistance $25 per visit - by Comfort Keepers Stress Less with Mindfulness nd Our staff are ready to assist you in 2 Tuesday, 11:30-6pm Stress Less is a class teaching people finding answers to your questions or to a particular way of thinking to help Hearing Clinic - by appointment assist in finding available resources. by Advantage Audiology reduce stress, depression and anxiety.

3rd Monday, 1-4pm, no charge Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) Cost for Services Incontinence Supplies Trained counselors help seniors in Almost all of the services offered are Supplies are often available at no deciding which health insurance available on a suggested donation cost. basis to Crawford County residents. options are best for them.

Medical Equipment Loan Closet Medical Transportation Our programs are funded by Crawford County millage taxes along with Many items are available to be We can assist in arranging transportation for Federal, State, and local grants. borrowed at no cost. seniors who have no other means. General donations and donations to a Neck Massage offered at no cost Resource Center specific program are always needed 1st Tuesday 1-3pm Bookcase of loan materials, both and welcome. 3rd Tuesday 4:30-5:30 videos and books. Listen Senior Gazette Nutrition Services for our Calendar A monthly Senior Gazette which is full Boost Plus of Events every of information for seniors and their Discounted cost for liquid nutrition with morning at caregivers. a prescription from your doctor. 8:30am - 8:40am on Q100.3, WQON

SHARP courtesy of the Grayling Chamber and Commodities Food Distribution Senior Home Assistance & Repair Blarney Stone Broadcasting. Monthly, 9:30-10:30am @ St. Mary’s Program is designed to provide

Congregate Meal Program assistance to low income seniors who How We Served You Lunch is provided Monday-Friday at are in need of services such as Yard in January 2017! 12 noon and Dinner is provided at Work, Snow Removal and Minor Home Repairs and Modifications. At the Senior Center 5pm Monday - Thursday. Suggested donation for seniors 60+ is $3.00 and InInIn ---Home Services • We served 955 Congregate Meals for those under 60, $5.00 cost. • We served 308 Soups For those who need a little assistance • Activities/Events Attendance 795 maintaining their independence. Home Delivered Meals • Average # of Daily Visitors 59 Housekeeping (Meals on Wheels) In-Home Services Meals are delivered Mondays, Bathing Assistance • Delivered2354 home delivered meals. Wednesdays & Fridays, with frozen Respite for Caregivers • Provided 124 hours of respite care. meals included for non-delivery days. • Classes We provided 331 hours of homemaker Senior Project Fresh Creating Confident Caregivers (CCC) services. Each summer, qualified seniors CCC helps caregivers of people with • We provided 82 hours of bathing assistance receive $20 worth of coupons for fresh dementia learn how dementia works services . fruits & vegetables and learn strategies for improving Drop Off Your

caregiver skills and caring for oneself Old, Unused & Expired Medications Soup (2 choices served daily) All Prescription, Over-the-Counter & Pet Medications, in the process. Lunch Monday-Friday at 11:30am. including Injectables, Patches, Inhalers & Powders Dinner Monday-Thursday at 4:30pm. AARP Driver Refresher Course Anytime at Crawford County Sheriff’s Department and Grayling City Hall. During business hours Offered once each year. $1.00 per bowl. Also available to go. at The Medicine Shoppe.

T.E.F.A.P. Food Distribution Matter of Balance Program Help Us Protect our Rivers & Lakes! Quarterly @ American Legion Hall This program offers practical strategies to 1-2:30pm reduce falls. Offered once a year. 10 Meal“Deliveries”Needed (No Zip Line Experience Necessary) From Bob Simpson, District Manager At the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center Traverse City Social Security Office 308 Lawndale St., Grayling

The Crawford MEDICAL 2017 Brings Changes to County Commission TRANSPORT “Full Retirement Age” on Aging & Senior DRIVER Center is looking for Volunteer drivers Every worker’s dream is having a secure Volunteer are on an “as needed retirement to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Drivers for: basis” when older Social Security is here to help you secure adults have a medical today and tomorrow. Part of that commitment MEALS ON appt. Mileage is reimbursed by the is ensuring you have the most up-to-date WHEELS DRIVER older adult. A criminal information when you make your retirement Drivers are needed history background check is required, decisions. to deliver meals on Mondays, along with a valid driver’s license and a “Full retirement age” refers to the age when Wednesdays and Fridays. Need to pass a a person can claim their Social Security clean reliable vehicle with current criminal history background check, have insurance coverage. benefits without any reduction, even if they are a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle Call or drop by and ask for Helen still working part or full time. In other words, with current insurance coverage and be Nolan 348-7123 for further information you don’t actually need to retire from your work able to lift heavy bags. on how to get involved! to claim your full benefits. Also note that waiting until you’re 70, if you can, will bring you 70. The longer you wait, the higher your more at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/ a higher monthly benefit. The choices you monthly benefit will be. Your monthly benefits retire/whileworking.html. make may affect benefits your spouse or will be reduced permanently if you start them If you pass away, your retirement date can children can receive on your record, too. any time before full retirement age. For affect the benefit amount your surviving loved As the bells rang in a new year, they also example, if you start receiving benefits in 2017 ones receive. If you started receiving rang in changes in 2017 for people considering at age 62, your monthly benefit amount will be retirement benefits before full retirement age, claiming Social Security retirement benefits. reduced permanently by about 26 percent. we cannot pay the full amount to your For people who attain age 62 in 2017 (i.e., On the other hand, if you survivors. Their benefit amount will be based those born between wait to start receiving your on your reduced benefits. January 2, 1955 and benefits until after your full January 1, 1956), full retirement age, then your You can learn more by visiting our retirement age is 66 and monthly benefits will be Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/ two months. permanently increased. The planners/retire. Full retirement age was amount of this increase is

age 65 for many two-thirds of one percent for years. However, due to a each month –– or eight Senior Gazette law passed by Congress in percent for each year –– that 1983, it has been gradually you delay receiving them increasing, beginning with until you reach age 70. people born in 1938 or If you decide to receive Call 348-7123 later, until it reaches 67 for benefits before you reach full retirement age, people born after 1959. you should also understand how continuing to You can learn more about the full work can affect your benefits. We may Reaching Seniors and Beyond ! retirement age and find out how to look up withhold or reduce your benefits if your annual your own at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/ earnings exceed a certain amount. However, Grayling retire/retirechart.html. every month we withhold or reduce increases Purchase of your future benefits. That’s because at your full There are some things you should retirement age we will recalculate your benefit America’s Choice Lasagna remember when you’re thinking about amount to give you credit for the months in w/Pepperoni $3.99 retirement. which we reduced or withheld benefits due to Limit 2 please with coupon Valid Mar 1, 2017 thru Mar 31, 2017 You may start receiving Social Security your excess earnings. In effect, it’s as if you hadn’t filed for those months. You can learn 2333 S. I-75 Business Loop 348-6690 benefits as early as age 62 or as late as age Look for printable coupons at www.Save-A-Lot.com 11 Random Word Search Puzzle 1. allusiveness Cook’s Corner 2. subacademic (bring in for a prize) 3. cyclotomic Easy Swedish Apple Pie D S H K R F U V C S C J Q H N B A N S O V A J4. poisonous X Y B G Z S S I L K Y D U N B E L O V E D T W5. eloquentness • 1 ½ lbs. A A L D T F S B O X F I S H F G O R S Y A C O6. semidefined Granny Smith O L L E I C D E N I F E D I M E S E F E R F O7. nontarnishing apples-peeled, R L O L V S C U N O T K I P X G P E R A C A N 8. humidified cored & B C A N E I C G S E R B H K D Q F E N R I D S9. unmusing sliced I L E C G N T R N R V B O O W R D U N E M H O10. dermatoplastic • C E D P I S A R I I D I K E T N L H I S E A C11. discriminatory 1 cup flour U V O L O M T L O M T H S O U A J S U I D D K12. hobbema • 1 tablespoon L N L H B I H R L T I A S U R A N I N R A N E13. lode sugar A C P P W M S T E I N N B I L L K S A O C A T14. eurythmical • 1 cup sugar R P F Y L J H O Y E V O A E F L F O L H A N W15. semiglobularly • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Y E H S D Y C W N R T K C T R I A G A T B I R16. unalaska • ¾ cup melted butter L I B E M V N R Y O U L A C O T D E S U U D P17. bilocular • 1 egg D G P G O Y H D E W U E M N R R B P K A S R B18. propound B Y C X P G A J S R X S E O Y M Y I A V U E S19. khotan Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss K H H M O P A S P B M P B E L J S N R F G F F20. villanella apples with 1 tablespoon sugar and K W Z U C R X H K S D U B T H L M N A O Y A A21. silky pour them into a pie plate. X W I L M E D Y Y N A O O P Q H Y I L O T I K22. contortively Thoroughly mix together 1 cup of E E T O C I H C V K U D H S D H C W U B O Q I23. rebating sugar with the flour, cinnamon, butter C B T A T N D R A I G K P A E Y D U C A C F G 24. fleawort and egg. Spread this evenly over the H A S K D S R I S L U G F R C G E Z O B I S Y 25. rubaboo top of the pie. Bake in preheated N O T P K I E G F G C Q Q L O X A P L U S E W26. coatroom G S X K P N L Y U I J U O K O P K N I R S M O oven until the apples have cooked and 27. undereat the topping is golden brown, about 40 W T P J F U O T G J E T L R U J O K B E A I W28. hakea -45 minutes. Recipe makes eight V M A B D A Q P P A O D P A L K L U P G M G U29. preinsinuate L B U T V T U G K M P B L N T D T L N U L L Z30. psa servings. D T Q R M E E U I B M N W L E O C N F D P O W31. goldmark Submitted by Mary Garcia I Y T U C H N C N O G M T R O L R S S J Y B Y 32. ranular W Q Z L M E T N L M N X M J J T R Y D B V U D If you have a recipe you would like to 33. woonsocket R Q S N B V N S D L U A I T T T X P P I I L V share please submit to Helen Nolan at 34. unreaving M T R O W A E L F S T S X C D C V E O H M A N the Senior Center. N Y G M C I S E N O A V I G A A G H R L G R O35. gorsy 36. winnipegosis O D V M Q U S D P E R N Q N Z T R T X E O L Q N H U M I N I L K U E S S S G N H M Q E P Y Z37. massicot T E C T G V A A N U N R E A V I N G B N D U R38. commandeer A L T B U S H Q R V Q I C O M M A N D E E R S39. superextoll R N A I T B U C O Z M A Z K W U Z T F H D I T40. unqueenly N X S I R E J N K B M O O R T A O C H B Y Y B41. semimatte I A C P E W W Z Y Q B L V N W I K F L T X A Z42. claremore S H Y N S I D M X J K S Q D Z R X G T T S Z O43. unbeloved H J L L E O S B L C L A R E M O R E L P G H Y44. authoriser I Y S E M I M A T T E B R A L M U E D X D O Q45. ferdinanda N P R U K A R G O L D M A R K W W I H O X R K46. orbicular G C V O M V R M H V K T K O T F Z Q A O W B F47. boxfish 48. calculator 49. intact 50. longstreet

Warm up with a SOUP-to-GO at the Senior Center!

Two soup choices daily! Now Available Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Featured Soups SoupSoup toto GoGo Monday-Thur. 4:30-5:30pm Mon - Cream of Broccoli 308 Lawndale St. Tuesday - Potato Crawford County Commission Wed- Cream of Mushroom on Aging & Senior Center

Thurs - Bean and Ham Stop by or call ahead & Order Friday - Chili OnlyOnly $1.00$1.00 (989) 348-7123 12 My Community Dental Center—Improving Lives One Smile at a Time Featuring Barbara Robertson, Roscommon MCDC Office Administrator

Munson Free Breakfast Presentation, Tuesday, March 14th at 9am at the Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center

My Community Dental Center Opens service we provide is customized to meet in Roscommon – Improving Lives One the appropriate individual needs of each Smile at a Time patient, and is offered in a Proper dental care is patient centered an essential part of atmosphere with good health care, and exceptional customer My Community Dental Center of sadly many residents in service,” Robertson said. Roscommon at 989-275-0725. The office our community have Funding for dental is open Monday through Friday from 8 difficulty in accessing services is currently being a.m. to 4:30 p.m. dental services due to offered by My lack of insurance, Community Dental Breakfast Menu inability to pay for Center (MCDC) in Breakfast Menu services, or local dental Roscommon. “My Scrambled Eggs, clinics not accepting Medicaid. The lack Community Dental Center was built based Blueberry Muffins, of access to dental services affects not on a federal grant,” MCDC Office Fresh Fruit, Juice & Coffee only oral health, but also contributes to Administrator Barbara Robertson said in a complications and worsening of other press release. “We have grant money left To learn more about the services chronic diseases and conditions. over that we are offering to both our offered by the My Community Dental My Community patients who don’t have dental insurance Center and the assistance they have for Dental Center and to those who have insurance but the uninsured and low-income residents, (MCDC) of insurance does not cover the treatment please join Barbara Robertson, Roscommon opened that is needed.” Roscommon MCDC Office Administrator, in September 2016. Robertson said the grant is income for breakfast and a presentation at the MCDC is a non- based and patients can stop by the MCDC Crawford County Commission on Aging profit 501(c)3 office, located at 135 Lake St., and Senior Center, at 9 am, on Tuesday corporation, established in 2006, Roscommon, to complete a short March 14, 2017. dedicated to providing dental services to application and submit income Medicaid enrollees and low-income, verification ( including page one of a uninsured residents throughout the State federal tax return, Social Security Looking for a of Michigan as well as residents with statements or a disability statement way to stay active private dental insurance. MCDC seeks to showing the patient’s monthly or annual this winter? provide oral healthcare in a manner income). Discounts will be based on the FREE consistent with improving the quality of patient’s income. life for the patients they serve, and to Patients do not have to be residents of Indoor Walking collaborate with all healthcare Roscommon or Roscommon County, but Grayling professionals to create an awareness of the treatment must be completed at the Elementary School importance of oral health. MCDC Roscommon Office and not at any 306 Plum Street “It is our mission to create and expand other MCDC or Dental Clinics North Monday-Friday, access to ever-improving quality dental centers. care for Medicaid recipients and low- New patients can register by calling 4:00-5:00pm income, uninsured individuals. The (877)313-6232. For information call Please wear clean, dry shoes!

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Casual for a Cause --- A Big Thank You!

The Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center was chosen

by the Grayling NCACU employees to

be the recipients of their 2016 “Casual

for a Cause” campaign. The Early Days: History of the

Every year the credit union AuSable River Valley

employees get together and decide where Thursday, March 23rd at 5:45pm the funds they collect for year will go. At the Crawford County Commission on One of the ways the employees do this is Aging & Senior Center paying $2.00 to wear jeans on Friday. Mark your calendar for an interesting This past year they raised $555.02 for evening with Stuart Fowler. Stuart is a the Commission on Aging & Senior 5th generation of the Stephan Family, the Center. Pictured at the right is Tobias son of Pat & Bernie Fowler. Neal, Branch Manager from the Grayling Stuart will be presenting historical NCACU presenting a check to Alice facts about the Early Au Sable River Synder, the Director of the Crawford Valley from Grayling and traveling East. County Commission on Aging & Senior He will show historical photos for you to Center. view on a large TV screen. This event is To all the employees of the Grayling free and open to the public. A Beef Stew North Central Area Credit Union... dinner will be served beforehand at We Thank You! 5:00pm. Cost of the dinner is $5.00 for those under 60 with a suggested donation of $3.00 for anyone over 60 First Trip years of age.

of the Year Wedding Bells... DETROIT This month DHHS Assistance TIGERS Appointments Wednesday, March 8th TRIP from 1pm to 4pm Diane Howland, Eligibility Specialist Thursday, May 18th from Crawford County Department of Take me out to the ballgame! A Health and Human Services (DHHS) charter bus leaves the Grayling Mini will be here at the Crawford County Mall at 8:00am to travel to Comerica Commission on Aging Senior Center to Park for Detroit vs Baltimore Baseball meet with individuals to explain DHHS Game. The bus returns around 9:30pm. Assistance Programs, answer any The cost of the trip is $93.00 which questions you may have regarding includes transportation, games ticket, eligibility requirements, case specific lunch voucher at the stadium and questions, and also take applications for dinner assistance. Appointments are available Please come into the Senior Center by calling Aging at 348-7123. Walk-in to register & pay to reserve your seat. appointments available on a first come, Deadline to register is April 13th. first serve basis as time permits.

Free Congregate Meal Craig B. Denholm, DC

For Seniors 60+ 6838 M-93 Highway Just South of M-72 West Commission on Aging & Senior Center Grayling, MI 49738 308 Lawndale, Grayling 989-348-6600

Located Must be a

Behind first time Burger King meal. www.denholmfamilychiropractic.com

14 Would you like $60 Outreach Event to spend on FRESH Fruits & Vegetables?

Sign up for the Northeast Contact Kim Chandler at Thursday Michigan Prescription for the Health Department to sign Health Program! up. Call: 989-348-7800 or March 16th Email: [email protected] • Learn the best way to No income limitations. select fresh seasonal 1pm - 3pm Anyone 18 years and older can produce, the most participate! nutritious ways to cook Participating counties NEMCSA Staff are here to and store fresh produce include Alcona, Alpena, Help You and much more. This Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Are you in need of any of the following? information will be Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and • A place to live or affordable rental presented in a 6 week nutrition housing Presque Isle. education class with MSUE. Northeast Michigan Prescription for Health is funded • Affordable home ownership • through a grant from the Michigan Health Endowment • Help paying for gas, electric, propane Receive up to $60 to purchase fresh fruits & vegetables at farmers markets Fund. Partners include the Community Foundation for or firewood Northeast Michigan, Alcona Health Center, Thunder • Food assistance and grocery stores. $10 is distributed Bay Community Health Services, Inc., District Health • Weatherization for your home at each nutrition education class. Departments 2, 4, and 10, and MSU Extension.

On Thursday, March 16th Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency 2017 BETTER BREATHING CLASS SCHEDULE (NEMCSA) will be at the Crawford Section 1 Continues County Commission on Aging and Senior Center. located at 308 Lawndale An Educational Series for the Community Presented by Grayling, MI 49738. This open Munson Grayling Hospital via REMEC. All classes will be enrollment event will give you broadcast on Mondays’ from 1:30pm - 3:00pm at Munson Grayling information on different services offered Hospital via REMEC. To register, please leave a message at by NEMCSA. 989-348-0325 and leave your name, phone number, and what series you would like to attend.

Most Services Available in the Following Mar 6 Class Five: “Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness; Intimacy - Counties: Medical Social Worker Alcona | Alpena | Arenac | Cheboygan | Mar 13 Class Six: “Nutrition & Lung Disease” - Dietician Crawford | Iosco | Montmorency | Mar 20 Class Seven: “Building Strength & Endurance” - Exercise Specialist Ogemaw | Oscoda | Otsego | Presque Isle | Mar 27 Class Eight: “Energy Conservation” - Occupational Therapist Roscommon

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SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEER , Linda Roberts UP-COMING Linda Roberts is a Senior Companion Volunteer CONCERTS serving at the Grayling At the Commission Nursing & Rehabilitation on Aging & Community going on Senior Center eight (8) years. As a Senior Companion, Linda spends 20 hours a week providing companionship to residents who are most in need of additional social interaction and April 6th Linda is pictured here (right) sharing those with special needs. Recently, The Banjo the local newspaper and discussing Grayling Nursing welcomed a new ManPicker- current events with another resident, Barry Van resident with dementia presenting in the Jessie Isenhauer. Linda, with her 20 hours Guilder form of anxiety. Linda, who volunteers per week service and friendly personality, four (4) days a week, has been able to is well known by all residents, in addition provide a daily intervention to the resident to her assigned clients. by providing comfort and friendship. The Northeast Activities Director, Kayla Cousins, credits Michigan Community Linda’s companionship key to helping Service Agency reduce the resident’s anxiety. (NEMCSA) is seeking Linda refers to her volunteer volunteers 55 years or service as the “joy of her life”. She just older to provide one-to- loves sitting and talking with her assigned one companionship for area seniors. companions and hearing their life stories, Companions provide in-home visits with May 4th especially their childhood stories. She the goal of helping seniors maintain Oh Brother, Big Sister also enjoys assisting her resident dignity in their own homes rather than companions to pursue their own passions moving to more costly institutional care. such as reading. Linda may often be Aside from the benefit of making a found reading to those companions whose difference in their communities, vision has diminished. Companions receive: Activities Director, Kayla, refers to ♦ A non-taxable stipend of $2.65/hr Linda as a wonderful person and a great ♦ Reimbursement for mileage asset, who is “very creative in the manner ♦ Excess liability and automobile in which she reaches out to the residents”. insurance June 15th Kayla appreciates Linda’s ability to ♦ Community service recognition, and Dave Dickerson connect to the residents, who come from much more! all walks of life—including her unique, gentle approach with a certain resident For more information and initial who was experiencing a challenge eligibility verification, please call (989) 356-3474 or toll-free (877) 222-9043. adapting to a new environment. 16