Manistee County Council on Aging
Issue: April 2021
By Sarah Howard Executive Director
Hello Manistee County! I hope you have been enjoying all of the sunshine we have been getting. I know it is never easy, but winter should be over and spring, hope- fully, is really here. Life can only get better.
Outside my window at work I have had quite the wildlife visiting. I seem to have a pair of blue jays who spend part of their day at my window and I saw my first beautiful robin a couple of weeks ago. When I am at the office late, there are a lot of deer who seem to graze at the Wagoner Community Center.
I don’t know about you, but I am feeling pretty lucky to have both of my
shots. The Health Department may be doing clinics at the Wagoner Community Center in the future. I think Manistee County has been doing a great job getting people vac- cinated. Between the Munson Manistee Hos- pital, District Health Department #10, Rite Aid and a
few other places, there are a ton of shots getting done. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been working so hard to keep Manistee County safe.
We are starting to get a few things mov- ing for opening up and getting some activi- ties together to start. We have a few steps before we can open the congregate meal sites, but we are working on that right now.
If you or someone you know are interested in a congregate meal site near you, please give Bonnie a call.
We have so many wonderful projects going on at the Wagoner Community Center.
We had Barry Elder, Bruce Fredericksen, Mick Szymanski, Steve Rogers and Paul Gla- ser, volunteers from Habitat for Humanity in and they have done some great work. They put a beautiful wall up in the Lighthouse Room, which will be for quiet gatherings for small groups or for a time of reflection.
These guys are amazing, if you are out and about stop by and see their beautiful work.
We all are looking forward to some time with our special groups that come in for different activities. I am always surprised
about how much we can do even during a pandemic. We
always wear masks, stay at least 6 feet apart, sanitize
equipment and tables, but we also have a lot of
fun.
April 1st is my sweet son’s 26th birth- day, I know I always mention this, but he is so far away. He lives in Denver and I miss him so much. If you were a mom like me, my kids will always be my babies and there is never anything I wouldn’t do for them. I always felt so bad that his birthday is April Fool’s Day, nobody ever believed it was his birthday.
I forgot to share that I went skydiving the other day. April Fools!!!
I hope you have a blessed Easter and a wonder-
ful April.
News & Notes from Sarah
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Meet the Staff
Sarah Howard Executive Director Jeanne Barber
Executive Assistant
Nancy Fortin Assistant/
Facility Maintenance Jo Hall
Receptionist
Molly Cichy Bookkeeper
Board of Directors Judy Crockett President
Virgil Johnson Vice President
Marlene McBride Secretary
Maureen Barry Marie Linn
Senior Moments
Get involved with these activities!
Services
Foot Clinic: Coming soon
Senior Food Bank: third Friday January through November. Next Food Bank: Fri., April 16. There will be no produce pantries during the winter months.
Free Attorney Consultations: second Monday. Next attorney consultations: May 10.
By appt.
Exercise Opportunities
Sit & Get Fit (Manistee): 10 to 10:30 a.m., Tues & Thur (Wagoner Comm.
Center, exercise hall)
Sit & Get Fit (Onekama): 11 a.m., Mon. & Wed., Farr Center
Zumba: 2:00 p.m., Mon. & Wed.
(Wagoner Comm. Center, exercise hall) Cardio drumming: 6:00 p.m., Tues (Wagoner Comm. Center, exercise hall)
Floyd Swanson 4/3 Donna Clark 4/4 Edna Holmberg (102!) 4/4 Bea Hartman 4/5 Jack Beall 4/6 Marge Johnson 4/9 Marcy Edel 4/9 Floyd Korp 4/10 Jill Schluter 4/11 Larry Keson 4/11 Eunice Barbera 4/13 Edith Parker 4/14 Petro Jaskiw 4/15
Tom Lind 4/16
Lorien Adamski 4/17 Phil Kuckhahn 4/17 Rob Doehne 4/19 Arlene Jankowski 4/20 Diana Dutkavich 4/20 Anna Charlich 4/21
Theresa Norris 4/21 Robert Gentz 4/22 Rhea Ostrowski 4/22 Faye Keyes 4/27 Phil Majestic 4/28 David Bulliment 4/29 Donald Pachesny 4/30
Happy Anniversary!
Rosemary & Ken Hesch 4/17 Sherman & Felisa Moore 4/25 Edna & Oakley Fitzhugh 4/27
April Milestones
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April Weather Folklore
• If it thunders on All Fool’s Day, it brings good crops of corn and hay.
• A cold May and a windy April, a full barn.
• The louder the frog, the more the rain.
• If the oak is out before the ash then we are in for a splash,
But if the ash is out before the oak we are in for a soak.
• Rain before seven, fine before eleven.
April cold with dripping rain Willows and lilacs brings again,
The whistle of returning birds,
And trumpet-lowing of the herds.
–Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82)
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Manistee Recreation Association’s
Social Striders
Stop by the MRA office to pick up a registration
form or print one from our website at www.manisteemra.com
The MRA is creating a new walking club to give older active adults an oppor- tunity to be involved in a social, active setting. ‘Social Striders’ will start this spring. The Senior Center will be the “hub” where the members can meet be- fore starting their walking route. This will be an outdoor walking group. Group members can park at the Senior Center and use it as their gathering point.
Stop by the MRA office to get registered. $15 yearly membership The group will meet Mondays 11am-12pm
beginning April 5
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
The dementia support group will meet the sec- ond Thursday of the month.
During meetings masks and social distancing proto- cols will be implemented.
The group is a supportive, friendly gathering for care- givers, family members or anyone interested in learn- ing more about and sup- porting our senior demen- tia community. The next meeting will be April 8 at 3 p.m. The group will meet at Maple Ridge Manor (across from hospital/sheriff) for a tour of the new assisted living facility. Contact Jacki Krolczyk, 231-883-1341 for more information.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Parkinson’s support group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
These support group meet- ings will begin on April 15 at the Wagoner Commu- nity Center.
Please call Linda Nickel- son (231)690-5048 or Sean Knudsen (517)544-6938 for more information.
Every monetary gift given to the Manistee County Council on Aging helps to fund programs to benefit the seniors of Manistee County. Programs including the MCCOA Food Pantry; Healthy Seniors; Educational programs and so much more.
Memorial Donations
You can choose to honor a loved one by making a donation in their name. Including the address of the honoree or their family members will allow us to send an acknowledgment of the gift.
Pre-Planned Giving
As you make future plans for your estate, please consider making a gift to the Manistee County Council on Aging in your plans. If you would like your donation to benefit a specific program, please let us know, and we will try to accommodate your wishes. Your endowment can make a significant difference in the lives of many seniors, and can aid in the continuation of programs to enrich lives for years to come.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Adult Protective Services (855) 444-3911 Centra Wellness (877) 398-2013 Police (emergency) 911
Central Dispatch (non emer)(231)723-6241 Manistee Police (non emer)(231)723-2533 Manistee County Sheriff (non emer) (231) 723-8393
Munson Hospital (231) 398-1000
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Veterans office 231-299-1414
HARA (Homeless Assessment & Resource) (844) 900-0500
Social Security (866) 495-0075
District Health Dept. #10(231) 723-3595 CHoiCeS (231) 723-6597
DHHS (Manistee County) (231) 723-8375
Dial-A-Ride (231) 723-6525 Five CAP, inc (231) 723-8327 eCHo his Love (231) 723-6613 United Way (231) 723-2331
Legal Services of Mi (231) 941-0771 American Red Cross (231) 480-9412 Meals on Wheels (231) 723-6461
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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Senior Food Bank
Fri., April 16 9-11am Manistee Senior Center 260 St. Mary’s Parkway Bank will be a drive through.
Must be 60+ years old & live in Manistee County.
If you are picking up for another senior, be sure you have a proxy note, along with their name, address,
birthdate and household information.
The Senior Nutrition Program is looking for meal delivery volunteer drivers. We need drivers who can commit on a weekly basis and sub drivers, a call when needed basis. It is through the hard work and dedi- cation of our wonderful volunteers that the Senior Nutrition Program is able to provide hot nutritious meals to homebound seniors in Manistee County.
Being a volunteer can be enjoyable and rewarding, knowing that you made a difference in someone’s day.
You may also discover that you have a new passion!
For more information call Bonnie at 723-6477
Senior Nutrition Program Seeking Volunteer Drivers
Feeding local families has never been this simple. Support the Manistee Se- nior Center food pantry by buying a
$10 #MeijerSimplyGive donation card at insert your local Meijer store now through April 10. #MeijerGives
Sat., April 3 is a double match day!
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Manistee County Selected to Participate in Elder Fraud Abuse Prevention Research
Manistee is one of three coun- ties selected to participate in a three- year research project that will develop and test the effectiveness of a financial abuse prevention model for elders with cognitive decline living in rural commu- nities in Michigan. Individuals with cog- nitive impairment, especially the elderly, are prone to be victims of fraud and abuse. Programs and services for abuse prevention in rural communities are scarce and difficult to access.
Dr. Fei Sun, a Professor in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University is working on a funded grant to develop and test a financial abuse of the elderly prevention model, specifically aimed at a population age 55 and over with cognitive decline. This research is being funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
Locally, Judy Crockett has been selected to be the Community Coor- dinator for this project. Crockett will advocate for the project, coordinate ac- tivities for training and home visits, and will administer screening tests for par- ticipants.
Rose Fosdick, who also serves as the coordinator of the Manistee County Human Services Collaborative Body, has been selected as the FAST Financial Specialist. Fosdick will receive specific training on financial abuse vul- nerability to understand the participants and the challenges they may have with mild cognitive impairment. She will con- duct home visits to determine vulnera- bility and will work to develop individual plans for improving or mitigating any fi- nancial abuse vulnerability.
The Manistee County Council on Aging (MCCOA) is the local spon- soring organization. The MCCOA will assist in the recruitment of participants for this project.
If you are a family member or friend caring for an individual 55 and over with mild cognitive impairment, and
if you are concerned about their financial abuse vulnerability, or want to learn more about financial abuse prevention, you may be interested in participating in this re- search project. For those that qualify, the research will provide you with information at the outset and then a trusted local fi- nancial specialist, (Fosdick), who has been trained, will follow up on a few occasions over the next 12 months. In addition to valuable information, participants will re- ceive a modest cash gift for their participa- tion.
Two on-line training sessions for local family caregiver participants are ten-
tatively scheduled for Saturday, April 10th and 17th. These trainings will take place via ZOOM and each session will last ap- proximately two hours.
Recruitment and training of se- niors 55 and over with mild cognitive de- cline who would like to participate in this research will take place at a later date.
This initial training is for family member or friend care-givers.
To learn more about participating, please contact the project community co- ordinator, Judy Crockett at 231-723-7914 or email: crockettjudy@gmail.com
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Sliced ham26 Scalloped potatoes Green peas
Pineapple WG dinner roll
Meat loaf5 Mashed potatoes
& gravy Steamed peas
Mixed fruit WG dinner rolls
12 Cabbage rolls
/sauce Cali blend veg
Lima beans Applesauce WG dinner roll
19 Salisbury steak Red skin mashed
potatoes Brussel sprouts
Banana WG dinner roll
20 Tilapia Brown wild rice Italian blend veg
Corn Tropical fruit WG dinner roll
21 Chicken alfredo Steamed broccoli
Glazed carrots Strawberries
WG biscuit
22 Beef tips &
noodles Mixed vegs Green beans Fresh orange WG dinner roll
23 Tater tot casserole AsparagusCorn Diced peaches
WG biscuit 13
Breaded pork chop Sweet potatoes Black bean bake
Sliced pears WG dinner roll
14 Turkey gravy
w/potatoes Green beans Spring veg blend
Blueberries WG biscuit
15 Cheeseburger Potato rounds Baked beans
Mixed fruit WG hamburger
bun Pudding cup
16 Oven roasted
chicken Root veg blend Fresh fruit cupPeas WG sliced bread Homemade 6
chicken &
noodles Sliced carrots Diced peachesCorn WG biscuit
7
Shredded pork BBQ Baked beans Spring veg blend Cinnamon apple
slices WG bun
8 Chicken drumstick Oven roasted
potatoes Asparagus Strawberries WG dinner roll
9 Chicken cordon bleu
Spinach Hubbard squash
Diced pears WG sliced bread
27 Chicken tenders
Root blend veg Green beans
Mixed fruit WG dinner roll
28 Lemon baked fish
Rice pilaf Lima beans Spring blend veg
Applesauce WG dinner roll
29 Scrambled eggs
Sausage Oven potatoes Peppers & onions
Orange juice WG biscuit Blueberry muffin
30 Grilled chicken
sandwich Cauliflower Diced carrots
Sliced pears WG hamburger
bun 1
Baked ham Roasted Potatoes
Green bean casserole Blueberries WG Dinner Roll Apple cinn muffin
2 Good Friday
No meals served today.
April 2021 ~ Senior Nutrition Program Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Manistee County Senior Nutrition
Program mealsites The Senior Nutrition Program is serving the
home delivered meals only
at this time.
Congregate mealsites are not operating
at this time.
This menu is for the home
delivered meals only.
April 2021 ~ Calendar of Events
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2 Zumba
11 Social Striders
5
2 Zumba
11 Social Striders
12
2 Zumba
11 Social Striders
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2 Zumba
11 Social Striders
20
10 Sit & Fit
6 Cardio Drumming 21
2 Zumba 10:30 TOPS 3 Lions Club mtg
22
10 Sit & Fit
23 13
10 Sit & Fit 11 Toe Tapping Tuesday
6 Cardio Drumming 14
2 Zumba 10:30 TOPS 1 Friends of the Library mtg
15
10 Sit & Fit 11 Parkinson’s support group 4:30-6 Swiss Steak Benefit Dinner
16
9-11 Food Bank 6
10 Sit & Fit
6 Cardio Drumming 7
2 Zumba 10:30 TOPS
8
10 Sit & Fit
3 Dementia support group
9
11 Carrie & Roger
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2 Zumba 10:30 TOPS
29
10 Sit & Fit
30 1
10 Sit & Fit
2
Good Friday
27
10 Sit & Fit 11 Toe Tapping Tuesday
6 Cardio Drumming
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Keep in mind that these activities
are subject to change or cancellation.
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Manistee County Council on Aging
260 St. Mary’s Parkway ~ Manistee, MI 49660
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