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June 2018 Volume 5 Issue 6

A PUBLICATION FOR

MASON COUNTY

BOOMER and SENIOR R E S I D E N T S

Modern Active Social Opportunity Network

ACTIVE FOR LIFE

5th Annual

“Active for Life Expo”

OJ DeJonge Middle School

706 E. Tinkham Ave. Ludington, MI 49431

Thursday, June 22, 2018

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 P.M.

Your Life, Your Way, Your Time over 50

Lunch for a $1.00 to the first

200 seniors. Purchase ticket at

welcome table

SPONSORED BY:

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HEALTH for your

Mind ·Body ·Spirit

11 AM - 3 PM

Senior June 21

ACTIVE FOR LIFE MAY 2018

MASON COUNTY • MICHIGAN

ecognized by the Older

Americans Act (OAA) as a

community focal point, senior

centers have become one of the

most widely used services among

America’s older adults. Today, nearly

11,000 senior centers serve 1 million

older adults every day.

Participants • Approximately 70% of senior

center participants are women; half of

them live alone.

• Compared with their peers, senior

center participants have higher levels

of health, social interaction, and life

satisfaction.

Services • Senior centers serve as a gateway

to the nation’s aging network—

connecting older adults to vital com-

munity services that can help them

stay healthy and independent. n More

than 60% of senior centers are desig-

nated focal points for delivery of

OAA services—allowing older adults

to access multiple services in one

place.

• To maintain operations, senior

centers must leverage resources from

a variety of sources. These include

federal, state, and local governments;

special events; public and private

grants; businesses; bequests; partici-

pant contributions; in-kind donations;

and volunteer hours. Most centers

rely on 3-8 different funding sources.

Impact: Research shows that older adults who participate in senior center

programs can learn to manage and

delay the onset of chronic disease and

experience measurable improvements

in their physical, social, spiritual,

emotional, mental, and economic

well-being.

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Fifth Annual “Active For Life Expo”

Location:

OJ DeJonge Middle School

706 Tinkham Avenue

Ludington MI, 49431

Your Life, Your Way, Your Time Over 50

June 21, 2018 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Health For Your Mind. Body. Spirit.

Lunch for a $1.00 to the first 200 Seniors!

• Vendors

• Speakers/Workshops

• Demonstrations

• FREE LMTA Rides within LMTA

service areas!

• Giveaways

Sponsored By:

R ♥ SENIOR CENTERS

SERVING THE BOOMERS AND SENIORS OF MASON COUNTY


Seniors are increasingly facing scams designed to trick them. They are coming through a variety of channels – mail, telemarketing, online and more. According to a recent USA Today article, a recent Justice Department sweep of elder fraud cases uncovered more than 1 million Americans (mostly seniors) were victimized, costing them more than $500 million. West Shore Bank is looking out for you and takes your security seriously. In addition to actively monitoring our accounts for suspicious or unauthorized activity, the Bank offers services that deliver an extra layer of protection, such as the credit monitoring services available with our Secure Checking accounts. Your account security is always our top priority – all the time. No matter your age or stage, West Shore Bank is local and here for you. With guidance, customer care, and financial services – no matter what your needs – rely on West Shore Bank to deliver the expertise and solutions you need. We take pride in the fact that we’ve been a part of the community for 120 years and we look forward to seeing you at the Active For Life Expo where you can learn more about current scams and some red flags so you don’t become a victim!

Senior June 21

11 AM - 3 PM

Have you experienced that awkward moment when you’ve said, “What” 3 times and still have no idea what the other person said, so you just nod your head and agree? If this has happened to you or a friend, then come and get your hearing tested for free at our booth. Just knowing, can make a world of difference.

John Beckett Hearing Care Practitioner


Third Friday each month Ludington Center

June 15

Last Thursday each month

Scottville & Tallman

Centers

June 28

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Inde-pendence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339: or (800) 845 6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal oppor-tunity provider and employer.

1 *Pulled Pork *Baked Beans *Pears *Bun *1% milk

4 *Salisbury steak *Augratin Pota-toes Brussel sprouts Oranges *Biscuit w/honey *1% milk

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7 Thursday Pizza

Day *7-layer salad * Peaches *1% milk

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12 Taco Tuesday

Taco Meat Taco Shell Refried Beans Lettuce & Tomato Peaches *1% milk

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21 *Honey Roasted Turkey *Deli Sandwich *Potato Salad *Three Bean Salad *Pears

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26 *Ground beef w/ Spanish rice Mixed vegetables Applesauce *1% milk

27 *Chicken Noodle

Casserole

*Peas

Oranges *1% milk

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Kitchen – 757-4831

Meal Sites

Scottville 757-4705

Ludington 845-6841

Tallman 757-3306

PLEASE CALL MEAL SITES FOR LUNCH RESERVATION

BY 9:00 AM.

$1 Lunch Days

MASON COUNTY SENIOR MEALS 300 BROADWAY AVE. • SCOTTVILLE, MI 49454 • 231.757.5721

PRICES

Age 60 and up: $3

Under age 60: $ 5

Note: Menu’s are

subject to change.

*Breaded Chicken Patty * Local Farm Asparagus *Fruit mix *Hamburger Bun

*1% milk

*Connecticut Beef Bake * Potatoes in entree *Squash Mixed Fruit * Sliced Bread 1 % milk

* Spaghetti w/meat sauce *Garden salad *Winter Blend *Warm Ap-plesauce *Garlic toast *1% milk

Chicken Breast over Rice Green Beans Banana 1 % milk

* Sliced Roast Beef *Mashed pota-toes Carrots * Fruited Jell-O *Wheat bread *1% milk

*Sloppy Joes *Hash brown cas-serole Tropical Fruit mix *Hamburger bun *1% milk

*Sliced Roast Turkey *Mashed potato *Fresh Fruit *Dinner roll *1% milk

*Goulash *Carrots * Apricots *1% milk

* Roast pork * Sweet potatoes Diced Pears *Dinner roll *1% milk

*Steak bites *Mashed pota-toes/gravy *Chopped spinach * Fruit Mix * Dinner roll *1% milk

*Chicken Alfredo/ Noodles Local Farm Fresh Asparagus *Oranges *1% milk

* Breaded Chicken * Mashed potato *Beets * Pineapple tidbit *Rye bread *1% milk

*Tator Tot Casse-role/Potatoes in entree * Green Beans * Sliced Apples * Dinner roll *1% milk

*Liver & Onions *German Potato Salad Tropical fruit mix *Rye Bread *1 % milk



Watch and listen for more information on

the 2018 Active for Life Expo on our local advertising media.

Active for Life Expo – Lunch Box Lunches available for $1.00 to the

first 200 seniors!

Lunch will include:

Variety of wraps, meat

sandwiches, potato salad,

fruit salad, cookies,

pop or water.

Box Lunches are

Sponsored by:

Active for Life Expo June 21, 2018

Ludington Mass Transit; Dial-a- Ride,

will be offering FREE rides to the Expo on

June 21, 2018 between the hours of

10:30am until 3pm.

FREE rides are offered to seniors in the

Dial-a-ride service area only.

Dial – A - Ride

231.845.6218

OJ DeJonge Middle School�706 E Tinkham Avenue�

Ludington MI 49431�

Try out our free exercise classes to see which suits your life-

style best! We will be offering: Yoga, Zumba and

Stretch & Balance. ��

EXPO 2018

11 am - 3 pm

HEALTH for your Mind ·Body ·Spirit

Golf cart transportation available for your convenience.


The Importance of CPR

Why do I need to learn CPR? - Heart Safe Singapore

- Singapore Heart Foundation

Statistics indicate that 70%-80% of cardiac arrest cases

occur either in the home or at public places. In such

cases, the person nearest at hand to the victim is often a

bystander with no medical expertise such as a relative,

an office colleague, or a passer-by. If those present at the

scene are able to provide CPR to the victim promptly,

the latter’s chances of survival are significantly

increased.

This is because time is the essence

when treating a cardiac arrest victim.

Once the heart stops beating and blood

flow stops, a person will lose

consciousness within 15 seconds. With-

in another 30 to 60 seconds, he will stop

breathing, and irreversible damage to

his brain cells will follow after several

minutes of oxygen deprivation.


Paddle Sports Factory Outlet opened its doors to the public in 2014. We pride ourselves on the fact that our employees are trained and experi-enced in a variety of Paddle Sports. Our 30’ x 60’ demo pond opened in 2016 so that our cus-tomers could try-before-they-buy. Check out our Facebook page to see all the new and exciting surprises we have coming this year! This year we have been asked to give kayak safety tips in the OJ De Jonge pool during the Active for Life Expo, and we couldn’t be more excited! We will go over things such as:

• Kayak anatomy

• Finding the best kayak for your needs

• How to properly lift a kayak

• Safely getting in and out of a kayak

• Paddling effectively and efficiently

• Ways to get back on/in a kayak in the water

• Team rescue

We will also have a booth set up so that we can answer your questions, tell you about all the new products we have in the store, and other events happening this year.

Expo 2018 Presenters

Visit the CPR Booth at the 2018 Expo for basic

CPR demonstration. The life you save could be

a family member.

ASK the Physician Assistant

Kathy Grierson PA-C

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will offer free consultations along with blood pressure, glucose and

cholesterol testing.

Bob Callery - Regional Coordinator

Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Specialist Program: will be available to

answer your difficult MMAP questions.

Stephanie Hecksel L.L.M.S.W.

- Outreach Specialist of AAAWM Will be available to talk about: • In Home Service/Care Management • Medicaid Wavier



Mason County Senior Centers are funded by the generosity of these or-

ganizations:

Further support is provided through private donations and fundraisers.

Thank You!�

MASON COUNTY

SENIOR MILLAGE

Hello, my name is Greg

Bieniek. I have been working with

folks aging into Medicare or quali-

fying through disability for nearly

40 years. I’ve been asked to write a

small article on why it is beneficial

to sit down with me, for a face to

face meeting, to discuss your Medi-

care options.

You might be wondering

why you need anything more than

Medicare once you retire, or quali-

fy through a disability. When you

bring your Medicare card to me at

Smith & Eddy Insurance, I will go

over what Medicare covers and

what is your responsibility. Even

though Medicare does a great job,

it has its limitations. Do you real-

ize Medicare Part B only covers

80% of Part B expenses such as

surgical fees, MRI’s, blood tests,

etc. Regardless if the bills are $100

or $100,000, you are responsible

for 20% and there is NO cap.

Part A of Medicare has its

own set of hospital deductibles and

possible per day co-pays depending

on the amount of hospital days

which have been used. Skilled

Nursing Home coverage is limited

to 100 days per year. Medicare co-

vers the first 20 days after which

you are responsible for $165.00 per

day for the next 80 days.

What I try to do in our re-

view is go over the prescriptions

you are taking. Do you leave the

great state of Michigan in the win-

ter or do you stay close to home?

Do you travel abroad? What medi-

cal conditions, if any are you treat-

ing? Do you plan on getting most

of your medical care here in Michi-

gan? These are all questions that

can determine which plan might fit

your lifestyle.

As you can see, most of the

people on Medicare have a finan-

cial risk. It is my job as an agent to

find the plan you need at an afford-

able price. To provide the neces-

sary coverage without breaking the

bank. There is a wide array of

plans and prices. I believe we can

find a plan to fit ALL budgets.

In closing, I like to touch

base with my clients each year to

determine if there have been any

changes in your prescriptions or

medical conditions. As a local

agent I can make a difference. If

you feel you would like assistance

with your new Medicare eligibility

or would like to review your cur-

rent Medicare program, please

give me a call at 800-606-4743.

10 Obscure Facts

1. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top. 1.

2. Cap’n Crunch’s full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch.

3. There are more plastic flamin-gos in the U.S, than real ones!

4. Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine.

5. “Almost” is the longest word in English with all the letters in alphabetical order.

6. You’ll eat more than 35,000 cookies in your lifetime (probably).

7. It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

8. What is called a “French kiss” in the English speaking world is known as an “English kiss” in France.

9. It costs the U.S. Mint almost twice as much to mint each penny and nickel as the coins are actual-ly worth.

10. 315 entries in Webster’s Dic-

tionary were misspelled.


SCOTTVILLE AREA SENIOR CENTER 140 S. MAIN ST. • SCOTTVILLE, MI 49454 • 231-757-4705

Alternative and Integrative Medicine

Are you interested in Natural Health Care?

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that emphasizes prevention and the self-healing process through the use

of natural therapies.

Luanne Parks, DNP, presents a lecture series on be-ing Healthy and Wise regarding your health.

June Topic: The Body’s Metal: Understanding

Mineral Supplements

Please register at center or call 757-4705.

Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County Third Thursdays • May 17 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Lenny

[email protected] or call 773-320-8828.

FORTH THURSDAY

June 28th • 1:00

A single Honey Bee worker produces about 1/12th of a teaspoon of Honey in her Lifetime

Creative Crafts

Patriotic Clothespin Wreaths

Wednesday, June 27th 1:00 p.m.

ONLY $7 per wreath!

SPACE IS LIMITED! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Center or

by calling 231-757-4705.

These wreaths are easy to make and perfect for 4th of July, or anytime!

COMING SOON! NEW EXERCISE CLASS

STARTS ON JULY 9th!

SENIOR INTERVAL TRAINING Mondays @10:30 a.m., July 9th-August 13th

This is a six week class starting on July 9th. Interval training alternates 3 minutes of cardio

with 3 minutes of strength training throughout

the workout. Most exercises are done seated

but some are completed standing with a chair

for support depending on your ability. This class is led by an instructor!

ALL FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME! CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO A FUN,

NEW ROUTINE!

Sara Kallioinen, the piano-lady, and Chris Weinert, vocalist, will bring back those mem-

ories of songs that you listened to growing up5and maybe still do!!! But, do you know their names? They will play and sing them

and put you to the test!!!

When: Friday, June 29th

Where: Scottville Senior Center Time: 4:30 pm Potluck



CALL FOR TRIP BROCHURE OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE

scottvilleareaseniorcenter.com

The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum Trip September 10-14, 2018 • $559 each, double occupancy

Motorcoach Transportation • 5 Days, 4 Nights

Bigger than imagination, the actual-sized Noah’s Ark Experience will amaze you. (510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high.) This trip includes admission to: • The Ark Encounter • The Creation Museum

• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center • The Newport Aquarium

• Dinner party with entertainment $75.00 deposit

Sharon Bailey is a certified MMAP Counselor. Call

Sharon 757-4052 to make an appointment for help

with your Medicare and insurance issues.

ASK SHARON

I have to admit to making a mistake last month. As an-yone will tell you I do not like to admit to mistakes. But in case anyone noticed I have to say that I got the percentage for late enrollment in Medicare wrong. The penalty for late enrollment is actually 1% not 10%. That comes to 12% for each year you are not en-rolled in a drug plan while you are on Medicare. So sorry for the mistake.

Q. Where can I find out what some of the phrases throughout the Medicare & You book mean? I can never remember what the initials mean when used on /Medicare Advantage charts. A. Pages 126&127 have everything that you need to know about MA plans. The plans are listed starting on page 128. Just remember that when checking into a Medicare Advantage plan, the main difference is what your medications cost on a particular plan.

Q. I have heard about the Senior Medicare Patrol Pro-gram (SMP). What is this? A. SMP is the program that educates and empowers people to take an active role in detecting and prevent-ing health care fraud and abuse. There is an SMP pro-gram in every state in the United States. If you think that you’re being charged for a procedure or appoint-ment that you did not actually receive, you can report it to a MMAP counselor. If you would like information about this very important program you can call 877-

808-2468 or 1-800 Medicare. Fraud and abuse cost us millions of dollars a year that comes out of our pock-ets.

I am looking forward to your calls. Sometimes I can help you on the phone if I don’t need a computer; oth-erwise I will set up an appointment at the Scottville Senior Center. Remember to make an appointment in

October to check out your Medicare D. You can

usually save money.

Do you want to give back to your community? VOLUNTEER!

Scottville Senior Center is looking for: • Reception help

• Group Leaders • Drivers

Questions? Call Marcia or Dottie at 231-757-4705


Speaker Series Informational presentations designed to inform

and empower Boomers and Seniors. .

SECOND Thursdays


JUNE 14TH

- Standing Guard: Protect what you’ve worked for!

Learn strategies designed to help you guard your most valuable assets and

protect your pre–and-post-retirement income. Presented by Tanya Lesinski

from Edward Jones

FREE EDUCATIONAL SERIES ABOUT THE HEALING

PROPERTIES OF CANNABIS

Where: Scottville Area Senior Center When: Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Next Meeting: June 12

Topic: Episode 2: How It Fights Disease in Your Body

LOOKING FOR DRIVERS

We need volunteers with

reliable vehicles to drive

Seniors to medical

appointments.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT OFFERED!

Requirements:

• Vehicle must pass physical inspection

• Driver must pass criminal background and

driving record check

Are you able to help? Have questions?

Contact Dottie Reed at 231-757-4705

Learn about the Healing Secrets

JULY 12th- Being Mortal

Join us for watching this award-winning documentary which explores the

hopes of patients and families with terminal illnesses and the choices they

face. Presented by Heather Volkema from Hospice of Michigan.

Step Back in Time on the S.S. City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia

Where: Manistee, MI

Price: $22 a person

When: June 22nd, 1-5 p.m. We will leave SASC at 1 p.m.

Both ships are permanently docked in

Manistee and are floating history muse-

ums! We will tour both ships and then take a quick shopping trip to Townline Unlimited Bargain Barn (only

cash and Michigan checks are accepted!) Transportation will be provided by Gene’s Ventures if at least 10

people attend.

**Complete tour includes stairs! A lift is available for walkers/wheelchairs but not all areas are accessible!**

Call 231-757-4705 or sign up at the Scottville Senior Center to reserve your spot!


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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

KEY Exercise -Weekly -Once each Month - Series - Special Event

1

Wii Bowling 8:30 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 11:45 Open Pool 12-4:00 Set Back 1:00 Country Dance 2:00

2

3

Pinochle� 1:30

4

Walking Gr. 9:30 Quilting 10:00 Lunch 11:45 Quilting Guild 6:30

5

Ladies coffee 9:30

Sit & Be Fit 10:30 Lunch 11:45 Mah Jong 12:30 Euchre 1:00 Games 1:00 Marek Group 3:00

6

Painting 9:00 Walking 9:30 Ladies Pool 10:00 Lunch 11:45 Cribbage 12:15 Pinochle 1:00

7 Wii Bowling 10:00 Stretch & Bal 10:30 Lunch 11:45 Pool League 1:00

(Tallman)

Card Group 4:30

8

Wii Bowling 8:30 Bingo 10:00 Blood Press √1 1:00 Lunch 11:45 Open Pool 12-4:00 Set Back 1:00 Country Dance 2:00

9

10

11 Walking 9:30 Quilting 10:00 Lunch 11:45

12

Foot Care 8:45-4 Sit & Be Fit 10:30 Lunch 11:45 Mah Jong 12:30 Euchre 1:00 Games 1:00 Marek Group 3:00 Sacred Plant 6:00

13

Painting 9:00 Walking 9:30 Ladies Pool 10:00 Lunch 11:45 Cribbage 12:15 Pinochle 1:00

14

Wii Bowling 10:00 Stretch & Bal 0:30 Lunch 11:45 Book Club 1:00 Get the Facts 2:00 Cards Group 4:30 Beekeepers 6:30

15


16

17

Pinochle� 1:30

18

Walking Gr. 9:30 Quilting 10:00 Lunch 11:45

19 Sit & Be Fit 10:30 Lunch 11:45 Mahi Jong 12:30 Euchre 1:00 Games 1:00 Marek Group 3:00

20

Painting 9:00 Walking 9:30 Ladies Pool 10:00 Lunch 11:45 Cribbage 12:15 Pinochle 1:00 Parkinson's 1:00

21

Wii Bowling 10:00 Stretch & Bal 10:30 SENIOR EXP 11-3 Lunch 11:45 COA (Scottville) 1:00 Stroke Support 2:00 Pool League 1:00

(Ludington) Cards Group 4:30

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24

25

Walking Gr. 9:30 Quilting 10:00 Lunch 11:45

26

Sit & Be Fit 10:30 Lunch 11:45 Mah Jong 12:30 Euchre 1:00 Games 1:00 Marek Group 3:00

27

Painting 9:00 Walking 9:30 Ladies Pool 10:00 Blood Press √ 1 1:00 Lunch 11:45 Cribbage 12:15 Pinochle 1:00 Creative Crafts 1:00

28 No Tobacco Day

Wii Bowling 10:00 Stretch & Bal 10:30 Lunch for $1 11:45 Open Pool 12-4:00 Healthy/Wise 1:00 Cards Group 4:30

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A Matter of Balance is designed for those who have fallen

or who have a fear of falling. Taking a Matter of Balance

class will not only help you view falls as controllable,

make lifestyle changes to reduce falls, but will also

increase your strength and balance and be more

empowered when it comes to falls.

What to Expect at A Matter of Balance Class:

A Matter of Balance class is designed specifically for older

adults who have fallen or who have a fear of falling. The

award-winning program is designed to reduce not only that

fear but also increase activity levels in older adults. Classes

are taught by two trained volunteer coaches at Senior

Centers in your community or other designated locations.

A Matter of Balance classes is divided into eight two hour

sessions where participants will learn to:

• View falls and fear of falling as controllable

• Set goals for increasing activity

• Change environment to reduce fall risk factors

• Promote exercise to build strength and balance

• Prepare for what to do if you should fall

Sessions include peer interaction and problem-solving,

assertiveness training, home safety tips, and fall prevention

strategies as well as physical activity and strengthening

exercises.

This program was developed at the Royal Center at Boston

University and has been nationally recognized winning the

2006 Healthcare and Aging Award from the American

Society on Aging and the 2006 Innovations and

Achievements Award from the National Association of

Area Agencies on Aging.

Who Should Attend A Matter of Balance Class: The Matter of Balance classes are for older adults who are

concerned about falls. Perhaps they have sustained a fall in

the past or restrict activities because of concerns about

falling. It's also for those who want to improve their

flexibility, balance, and strength. Participants do need to be

age 60 and over who are able to walk (with or without the

use of an assistive device such as a cane or a walker) and

are able to problem solve.

After completing the Matter of Balance class, participants

demonstrated significant improvements in their level of

falls management, falls control, level of exercise, and

social limitations regarding falling.

LUDINGTON AREA SENIOR CENTER 308 S. ROWE STREET• LUDINGTON, MI 49431• 231.845.6841


Healthy Aging Programs

PATH - Personal Action Toward Health; is a program

designed to help people that suffer from an on-going

health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood

pressure, etc. The six week program teaches individuals to

deal with the challenges of not feeling well, handle

everyday activities more easily, control pain and fatigue,

communicate with your health care professionals and stay

independent.

Who Should Attend?

This program is suitable for anyone living with a long-term health condition, such as asthma, COPD chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, heart condi-tions, MS, ongoing pain or any other chronic health problem. What is taught?

During the six, two-and-a half hour sessions, participants learn to: • Reduce str ess, fatigue and muscle tension with

techniques using the mind. • Discover ways to communicate effectively with

their doctors, nurses and family members.

• Develop and maintain healthy eating habits. • Discover tips about using medications and

deciding if new treatments are right for them. • Exercise for maintaining and improving

strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. • Recognize and manage the stress, frustration,

depression and other feelings that may occur when living with a long-term illness.

• Develop and practice skills for problem-

solving, decision-making, and setting goals for what the participant identifies as important to them.

What do Participants Say?

“We learned how to cope with our pains. And we

always discussed our problems. It helped us keep

going and get things done.”

“By coming together you know you’re not the only

one who has problems. We stay in touch, and we’re

always glad to see the ones we went to class with.”



Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

9 Cribbage 9:30 Yoga

10 Men’s Billiards 10:30 Mahjongg N Meals 1 Cards/Games

1 Bingo

2

Pinochle

1pm

3

Billiards

Open play

Monday

Thru

Friday

1-4pm

4

8:30 Yoga 9 Cribbage

9:30 Yoga

10 Men’s Billiards 10:30 Mahjongg N Meals 1 Cards/Games 5:15 Zumba Gold

5

10 Ladies Billiard 10:15 Zumba Toning N Meals 12:15 Dup Bridge 2 Country Dancing 5 Weight Watchers 5:15 Zumba Toning

6 9 Cribbage 9:30 Yoga 10 Men’s Billiards 11 Stretch /Balance N Meals

7 9 Foot care 9:30 Sewing/Crafts 10 Ladies Billiards 10:15 Zumba Gold N Meals 1 Euchre 1 Dup Bridge 2-3 Tech Help 5:15 Zumba Gold 7:30 Boot Scooters

8

9 Cribbage 9:30 Yoga

10 Men’s Billiards 10:30 Mahjongg

N Meals 1 Cards/Games

1 Bingo

9

Pinochle

1pm

10

Billiards

Open play

Monday

Thru

Friday

1-4pm

11

8:30 Yoga

9 Cribbage

9:30 Yoga


5:15 Zumba Gold

12 10 Ladies Billiard 10:15 Zumba Toning N Meals 12:15 Dup Bridge 2 Country Dancing 5 Weight Watchers 5:15 Zumba Toning

13

9 Cribbage 9:30 Yoga 10 Men’s Billiards 11 Stretch /Balance N Meals 2 Healthy Me/

Diabetes Support 3 TED Talks 7 Coin Club

14 9 Foot care

9:30 Sewing/Crafts

10 Ladies Billiards 10:15 Zumba Gold

N Meals 1 Euchre

1 Dup Bridge

2-3 Tech Help 5:15 Zumba Gold

7:30 Boot Scooters

15

9 Cribbage

9:30 Yoga

10 Men’s Billiards 10:30 Mahjongg N Meals

1 Cards/Games

16

Pinochle

1pm

17

Paralegal June 18

9-11:30

Call

231.845.6841 For

appointment

18 8:30 Yoga

9 Cribbage

9 Paralegal

9:30 Yoga

10 Men’s Billiards

10:30 Mahjongg N Meals 1 Cards/Games

1:30 Low Vision

5:15 Zumba Gold

19

10 Ladies Billiard 10:15 Zumba Toning N Meals 12:15 Dup Bridge 2 Country Dancing 5 Weight Watchers 5:15 Zumba Toning

20 9 Cribbage

9:30 Yoga

10 Men’s Billiards 11 Stretch /Balance 12:15 Walking

N Meals

21

9:30 Sewing/Crafts


N Meals 1 Garden Club

1 Dup Bridge

1 Euchre


7:30 Boot Scooters

22

9 Cribbage 9 CPR Class

9:30 Yoga


1:30 Painting

23

Pinochle

1pm

24

Billiards

Open play

Monday

Thru

Friday

1-4pm

25 8:30 Yoga

9 Cribbage

9:30 Yoga


5:15 Zumba Gold

26 10 Ladies Billiard 10:15 Zumba Toning N Meals 12:15 Dup Bridge 2 Country Dancing 5 Weight Watchers 5:15 Zumba Toning

27

9 Cribbage

9:30 Yoga

10 Men’s Billiards 11 Stretch /Balance N Meals 2 Healthy Me/

Diabetes Support 3 TED Talks

28

9:30 Sewing/Crafts


N Meals 1 Dup Bridge

1 Euchre


7:30 Boot Scooters

29

9 Cribbage

9:30 Yoga


30

Pinochle

1pm


Spectacular South Africa Culture & Nature in Harmony: April 4-16, 2019


The Ludington Area Senior Center appreciates donations to keep our many programs running!

Healthy Living

Travel 2018/19 With the Ludington Senior Center and Collette

Highlights: Johannesburg, Soweto. Panoramic Route, Kruger

National Park, Safari Game Drive, Garden Route, Knysna, Featherbed

Nature Reserve, Ostrich Farm Visit, Winery Lunch & Tasting, Choice

on Tour, Cape Town, Table Mountain.

Highlights: Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton Island,

Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables

Museum, Choice on Tour, Hopewell Rocks, Fundy Trail,

Lunenburg.

Maritimes Coastal Wonders The Cabot Trail - Sept. 26th – Oct. 6th 2018

“Healthy Me”

Diabetes Support Group

Day: Wednesdays

Date: June 13th and 27th

Time: 2:00pm.

Ludington Area Senior Center

231-845-6841

We would love to see you there!

Topics range from: Medical prescriptions, over the

counter vitamins, exercise, eating right and includes

tasteful recipes, medical issues; neuropathy, heart

disease, depression, weight issues and much more!

Stretch & Balance

Exercise Class

Our Stretch & Balance Group is growing! Weights, balls, bands & scarves are used to help

achieve your goal for better balance.

Wednesdays @ 11am. Class is geared towards improving your balance

issues while working your entire body.

Walking Club!

April 22, 2018, the Michigan State Extension, published an

article addressing the importance of walking to promote

diseases prevention and management.

Chronic diseases that benefit from walking include:

• Heart Disease (First Leading Cause of Death).

• Cancer (Second Leading Cause of Death).

• Type 2 Diabetes (Lowers Blood Glucose Levels).

• Joint Pain & Depression (Improves arthritis pain, fatigue

and quality of life).

Follow the link to read full article. http://msue.anr.msu.edu/

news/walking_helps_prevent_chronic_disease

Let us help you achieve your healthy lifestyle goal!!

Join us every Wednesday at 12:15pm, right after Cyndi’s

Stretch and Balance class. We are planning inside walking

tapes on rainy days and outdoor hikes when weather permits.

Who know where we may go! This is a work in progress it is

all up to you.

Wednesdays

12:15 P.M.



Country Dancing

Tuesdays @ 2:00 PM

Instructor: Ed Thompson

Boot Scooters

Thursdays @ 7:30 PM

Cribbage – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fr idays @ 9: 30 am

Duplicate Bridge – Tuesdays 12:30 and Thursdays @1: 00 pm

Mahjongg - Mondays & Fridays @ 10:30 am. Pinochle - Saturdays @ 1: 00 pm. Bingo – June 1st, and 8th @ 1:00 pm. Euchre—Thursdays @ 1pm

June Painting Class

Patriotically Surprising!

Date: Friday, June 22nd 2018 Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Place: Ludington Senior Center

Instructor: Julie Tews

$10.00 non refundable deposit required

Educational & Fun!!

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation Power of

Attorney & Trusts

June 18th, 2018 By appointment.

Join us on Wednesdays @

3:00 pm for an hour of mind

stimulating discussions.

The Ludington Area Senior Center appreciates donations to keep our many programs running!

ARTSY

BOOM!!

Topics include:

• Addiction

• Aging

• Computers • Depression

• Failure • Relationships • Technology

Facilitator

Gene Kyle

The Gift Shop at it’s concept, was only a dream. We are so grateful to all our volunteers who have and continue to work behind the scenes to make our dream possible! Our Gift Shop Committee is now accepting applications to view your Edgy, Artsy

and Crafty products. This Committee will be responsible in selecting the artisans’

who will display their goods in our “BOOM” Shop Thanks for your support! We look forward to working with you! “Let us become your Gift Shopping Destination”

&

Learn the basics of CPR

Contact: 231.845.6841 to register

Friday, June 22nd, 2018

9: 00 am - 12:00 pm

$20 Certification Class


HOURS

MON thru FRI 9:00 TO 3:00

DIRECTOR

Sandy Varnes

TALLMAN SENIOR CENTER 6765 E. MARSHALL ROAD • FOUNTAIN, MI 49410 • 231.757.3306

LUNCH

Mon - Fri • Noon

Please call by 9am

each day to sign up

for lunch!

Like to read? Join us for our NEW BOOK CLUB!!!

June 8th • 9:30

CALL FOR INFORMATION

about our activities or lunches. We also welcome your ideas and feedback. Come join in at TSC!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Cribbage 10:00 Open Pool 10-12:00 Lunch 12 :00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30

2

4 Hot Cocoa 9:30 Table Games 10:00 Crochet class 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30

5 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Wii Bowling 1:00

6 Auxiliary mtg 10:00 Beg Yoga 11:00 Lunch 12:00 Express 1:00 Guitar Lessons 1:00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30

7 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Pool League 1:00

(Tallman)

8 Book Club 9:30 Cribbage 10:00 Open Pool 10-12:00 Lunch 12 :00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30

9

POTLUCK

12:00


12 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00

13 Board mtg 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Beg Yoga 11:00 Express 1:00 Guitar Lessons 1:00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30

14 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00 COA 1:00

(Scottville)

15 Cribbage 10:00 Open Pool 10-12:00 Lunch 12 :00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30 Evening OUT-Dinner & movie@ meet at movie 4:00

16


19 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00 Wii Bowling 1:00

20 Crafts 10:00 Beg Yoga 11:00 Lunch 12:00 Express 1:00 Guitar Lessons 1:00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30

21 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00 B.P. Check 1:00

SENIOR EXPO 11-3


23


26 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00

27 Bunco 10:00 Beg Yoga 11:00 Lunch 12:00 Express 1:00 Sit ’n be Fit 2:30

28 Bingo 10:00 Lunch 12:00


30

Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. June 9th at 12!


FREE SOIL AREA SENIOR CENTER 8480 N. DEMOCRAT • FREE SOIL, MI 49411 • 231.464-5039

The Free Soil Area Senior Center

cooks offer delicious made from scratch meals cooked on site. Meals are served on Tuesday and Thursday

at NOON .

The Center is open from

9:00 am until 2:00 pm

on Tuesday and Thursday

each week.

Please sign up for the Next Meal

Or call 231-464-5039 By noon the day before.

JOIN US FOR A MEAL

PLAY CARDS

WALK LAPS IN THE GYM

PLAY A GAME OF POOL

ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT

VISIT WITH NEW

& OLD FRIENDS

Meals are served

at noon. Please

call 464-5039 by

noon the DAY BE-

FORE to reserve a

meal. Thank you!

Tuesday, June 5

Pizza Casserole

California blend veggies

Roll & butter

Cake & ice cream

board meeting @ 1:00 PM

Thursday, June 7

Baked Chicken

Mashed potatoes & gravy

carrots

cranberry sauce

roll & Butter

lemon pudding

Tuesday, June 12

pulled pork sandwich

Baked Beans

Chips

veggies and dip

sherbet

Thursday, June 14

meatloaf

sallop potatoes

green beans

diced peaches

brownies

**BINGO @ 10:00**

***Senior Singers @ 11:30***

***doTERRA Essential Oils

Make & Take @ 1:00***

Tuesday, June 19

Cook's choice

Thursday, June 21

asparugus soup

chicken salad sandwich

mandarin oranges

sugar cookie

Tuesday, June 26

South of the Boarder

Mexican Meal

&

desserts

Thursday, June 28

Grilled Brat on bun

italian pasta salad

fruit

banana splits

**BINGO**

***Election Information***

with the Free Soil Township Clerk

***notice***

The Free Soil Area Senior Center will be Closed from

June 29 through July 9th



Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living By Paula Spencer Scott, continued from May edition Senior Health Writer | Last updated: Apr 02, 2018

Money signs it might be time for assisted living

Riffle through the mail. Your loved one's mail can offer an often-overlooked clue to how he or she is managing money, a common early warning sign of cognitive trouble. Look for: Snowdrifts of mail in various places. Finding lots of mail scattered around raises concern about how bills, insurance, and other matters are being managed. (Piles of mail are also a potential tripping hazard.) Unopened personal mail. Everybody skips junk mail, but few of us can ignore a good old-fashioned, hand-addressed letter. Unopened bills. This can indicate that your loved one is having difficulty managing finances -- one of the most common first signs of dementia. Letters from banks, creditors, or insurers. Routine business letters aren't worrisome. But it's alarming if they're referring to overdue payments, overdrawn bal-ances, recent accidents, or other concerning events. Thank-you messages from charities. Older adults are often vulnerable to scammers. Even those who have always been fiscally prudent are vulnerable if they're having trouble with thinking skills (a common sign of Alzheimer's disease). Some charities hit up givers over and over, and your loved one may not re-member having donating the first time. Lots of crisp, unread magazines. The person may unknowingly have repeat-renewal subscriptions that he or she doesn't need.

Driving signs it might be time for assisted living

Take a drive -- with your loved one behind the wheel, if he or she is still driving. Often, the ability to drive is practically a requirement for living independently in our culture (or the arrangement of alternate transpor-tation options). Look for: Nicks or dents on the car. Notice the car body as you get in and out. Damage marks can be signs of careless driving. Whether the person promptly fastens his or her seatbelt. Even people with mild dementia usually fol-low the rote basics of driving. It's worrisome if he or she is forgetting this step.

• Continued on page 22- More Signs •

Social Signs it might be time for assisted living.

Think realistically about the person's social connec-tions. Social circles tend to shrink with age, which can have health and safety implications. Look for: Signs of active friendships. Does your loved one still get together for lunches or outings with friends or visits with neighbors, or participate in religious activities or other group events? Does he or she talk about others or keep a calendar of appointments? Lack of companionship is associated with depres-sion and heart problems in older adults. If friends have died or moved away, moving to a place where other people are around could be lifesaving. Signs that your loved one has cut back on activi-ties and interests. Is a hobby area abandoned? Has a club membership been given up? A library card gone unused? There are many reasons people cut back, but dropping out of everything and show-ing interest in almost nothing is a red flag for depression. Days spent without leaving the house. This sometimes happens because the person can no longer drive or is afraid to take public transportation alone and lacks a companion to come along. While many older adults fear being "locked away" in a re-tirement home, many such facilities offer regular out-ings that may keep them more mobile and active, not less. Someone who checks in on a regular basis. If not you or another family member, who does this? Is your loved one willing to consider a home-safety alarm system, a personal alarm system, or a daily calling service?


BRAIN GAMES

Answer key on page 22



• Continued from page 20- More Signs •

Tension, preoccupation, or being easily distract-ed. The person may turn off the radio, for example, or be unwilling to engage in conversation while driving. He or she may avoid certain routes, highway driving, or driving at night and in rain -- a safe kind of self-policing but also signals of changing ability.

Signs of dangerous driving. People whose driving ability is impaired are more likely to tailgate, drift from their lane, go below the speed limit, react slowly to lights or other cars, and mix up gas and brake pedals.

Warning lights. Check out the dashboard as you ride along. Does the car have sufficient oil, gas, antifreeze, windshield-wiper fluid?

Kitchen signs it might be signs for assisted

living

Go through the kitchen, from fridge to cupboards to ov-en. Because people spend so much time in this room, you can learn a lot. Look for:

Stale or expired foods. We all buy more than we need. Look for signs that food is not only old but that this is unnoticed -- mold, sour milk that's still used, or expiration dates well past due, for example.

Multiples of the same item. Ten bottles of ketchup? More cereal than can be eaten in a year? Multiples of-ten reveal that the shopper can't remember from one store trip to the next what's in stock at home.

A freezer full of TV dinners. Your loved one may buy them for convenience sake, but frozen dinners tend not to make healthy diet. If there's not much fresh food in the house (because it's too hard to for the person to procure or cook), your loved one might be ready to have help with meal prep or delivery services.

Broken appliances. Check them all: microwave, cof-feemaker, toaster, washer, and dryer -- any device you know your loved one uses (or used to use) routinely.

Signs of fire. Are stove knobs charred? Pot bottoms singed badly (or thrown out)? Do any potholders have burned edges? Also look for a discharged fire extin-guisher, smoke detectors that have been disassembled, or boxes of baking soda near the stove. Accidents hap-pen; ask for the story behind what you see. Accidental fires are a common home danger for older adults.

Increased use of takeout or simpler cooking. A change in physical or mental abilities might explain a downshift to simpler recipes or food choices.

Around-the-house signs it might be time for assisted living Look around the living areas. Sometimes the most obvious sign is hard to see because we become so used to it. Look for:

Lots of clutter. An inability to throw anything away may be a sign of a neurological or physical issue. Obviously it's more worrisome in a neatnik than in a chronic slob. Papers or pet toys all over the floor represent a tripping hazard.

Signs of lax housekeeping. Spills that haven't been cleaned up are a common sign of dementia -- the person lacks the follow-through to tidy. Keep an eye out for cobwebs, bathroom mold, thick dust, or other signs of slackness. Physical limitations can mean your loved one needs housekeeping help or a living situation where this is taken care of for him or her.

Bathroom grime and clutter. A common scenar-io: Your loved one makes an effort to tidy up living areas but overlooks the bathroom. Or the guest bath is clean, but not the one the person uses all the time (the one off a bedroom, for example). Here you may see a truer picture of how your loved one is keeping up. These are a few signs might indicate that it’s time for a talk with your loved one about their wishes as s/he ages. Some signs might suggest that further observation is needed, or that in-home services might help. Any inter-vention is a difficult task requiring tact, patience and love. We wish you well. ~ Editor


ACTIVE for LIFE Newsletter

GET IT THREE WAYS! The Active for Life newsletter is available

1. In print—for free—at MANY locations

throughout Mason County:

3. Mailed to you - contact the Scottville or Ludington Senior Center. $12.00 per year, paid by check or cash.

LOCAL SUPPORT

GROUPS

USEFUL NUMBERS�For Local Information / Resources 211

Area Agency on Aging of West MI 616-456-5664

Better Business Bureau of West MI 800-684-3222

MI Auto Insurance Coverage Issues 888-995-8441

Health Dept. District #10 231-845-7381

HELP Ministries 231-843-6811

(Hands Extended Loving People)

Legal Aid of Western Michigan 888-783-8190

www.legalaidwestmich.org

Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors 866-400-9164

www.elderlawofmi.org/legal hotline

MI Public Service Commission 800-292-9555

(inquiries and complaints)

Unwanted Phone Solicitation 888-382-1222

FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS

American Legion Post 76 231-845-7094

318 N James St, Ludington, MI 49431

7Days/Week: Noon-7:00 p.m.

Custer VFW Gold Bar Post 231-757-9665

2022 State St. (US 10), Custer, MI 49405

Monday-Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Ludington Senior Center 231-845-6841

308 S. Rowe St., Ludington, MI 49431

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.


2. Online—for free—using this link:

ourseniorcenter.com/find/Scottville-area-senior-center

Alzheimer’s Support Group Mason County District Library 217 E. Ludington Ave. Zonta Rm. Ludington, MI 49431 Second Thursday 1:00pm.

Parkinson’s Support Group April thru December

Scottville Senior Center 140 S. Main St. Scottville, MI 49454 Third Weds 1:00 pm

Stroke Support Group March thru November

Scottville Senior Center 140 S. Main St. Scottville, MI 49454 Third Thurs 2:00 pm 231-757-9365

Probably the biggest advantage of support groups is helping an individual realize that he or she is not alone -- that there are other people who have the same problems. This is often a revelation and a huge relief to the person. Being in a support group can also help you develop new skills to relate to others. In addition, the members of the group who have the same problems can support each other and may suggest new ways of dealing with a particular problem. When joining a support group, you may be uncomfortable at first when it comes time to discuss problems in front of strangers. However, the fact that others are facing the same type of situation may help you open up and discuss your feelings. In addition, everything that takes place within the support group should be kept confidential.

Grief Support Group Hospice of Michigan 5177 W. US 10, Ste. 2 Ludington, MI 49431 Fourth Mondays 12:00pm 231-845-3423

Grief Support Group

NEW May 2016

United Methodist Church

5810 Bryant Road,.

Ludington Michigan 49431 Second Mondays 4-6pm 231-843-8340

Healthy Me - Diabetes Support Group Ludington Senior Center 308 S. Rowe Street Ludington, MI 49431 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:00pm 231-845-6841

Low Vision Support Group Ludington Senior Center 308 S Rowe Street Ludington, MI 49431 Third Mondays @ 1:30 pm 231.845.6841

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