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Engage!

Monroe Senior Citizens Center 15275 South Dixie Highway Monroe, MI 48161

VOLUME 18, ISSUE 3

Leading in services, information, and assistance for

quality lifestyles and healthy aging.

Open 365 Days a Year!

Mon. Wed. and Thurs.: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues. and Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Your senior millage tax dollars at work!

March 2018

Taking

items to Waterloo

School

The Crocheting

Group made hats, gloves, and scarves

throughout the

year. These items were donated to

children at

Waterloo and Custer Schools

prior to Christmas vacation, so no

child went without

this cold winter. In addition, thank

you to Center

members who donated money to

supplement these

items. Hats off for helping the kids!

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT:

Mark S. Braunlich

VICE PRESIDENT:

Michelle LaVoy

TREASURER:

Jaime McDonald

SECRETARY:

Peggy Barton

BOARD MEMBERS:

Jim DeVries

Ed Feldman

Lois Knegendorf

Sister Joan Kusak

J. Henry Lievens

Jim McDevitt

Hobby Nels

Mary Russ

Dale Zorn/Matt Vanisacker

Views and comments expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views and comments

of the Monroe County Commission on Aging. The Monroe County Commission on Aging is a governmental agency, which funds community senior programming through millage dollars —

including the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging. Those receiving services from these programs

may have certain personal data shared within the funded agencies, except where HIPPA applies.

“The Monroe Center is the

place to be – for fun,

fellowship, and support.”

15275 South Dixie Highway

Monroe, MI 48161

734-241-0404

Fax 734-241-5302

Visit us on-line:

www.monroectr.org

Staff

Executive Director: Sandie Pierce [email protected]

Operational Manager: Dave McNew [email protected]

Program Manager: Karen Lemerand [email protected]

Cooks: Scott Suttles Donna Jones Scott Davidson Esther Thompson Carol Huffman

Customer Service Coordinator: Cheri Braunlich [email protected]

Accounting Clerk: Linda Guyor [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator: Michele Zboch [email protected]

Program Developer: Michelle Gessner

RSVP Director: Joe Grifka [email protected]

RSVP Volunteer Coordinator: Taylor Eason [email protected]

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page

Contacts & Board of Directors 2

From the Director’s Desk 3

Donors & New Members 4

Birthday Names 5

What’s Going On at a Glance 6 - 9

Transportation in Monroe County 10

Travel 11

From RSVP 12

From the Program Manager 13

Daily Activities 14 - 15

Support Services 16

Bingo & Card Winners 17

Advertisers 18 - 20

In the Café 21

Event Calendar 22

Evening Meals Menu 23

“Main Choice” Menu 24

Vision:

The Monroe Center for Healthy Aging is committed to improving the quality of life and health of older adults in Monroe County.

“Off Your Rocker” on MPACT Tuesdays at 5pm & Thursdays at 4pm

Comcast: Channel 21 or Charter: Channel 187

You may also watch it on-line at

https://www.youtube.com/user/MPACTstudio/videos

Or find us

on Facebook!

March 2018 ENGAGE! · Monroe Center for Healthy Aging 3

From the Director’s Desk . . .

We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share. We are blessed that there is within our

reach enough of all we need.

~ Maya Angelou

Is it Spring yet?? Hopefully soon. I have seen a couple

robins, so that’s a good sign. But in spite of the snowy,

cold days, we’ve had good attendance at the Center. It’s

so nice to see so many people enjoying the food and each

other’s company.

Thanks to those who completed our annual survey. The

results were mostly quite good, although our satisfaction

rating slipped from 98% in 2016 to 92% in 2018. Please

let us know what we can do better. On the other hand,

positive impact on one’s life improved from 79% to 87%

during this same time period. And 94% stated that they’d

refer the Center to someone else — up from 92% in 2016.

The suggestions that were offered were helpful, as well.

Lots of people were complimentary about our meals, and

many said they appreciated the Health Odysseys and the

exercise classes. A couple people asked us to share our

budget. Please note that the finances are included in the

Annual Report, and the reports are available in my office

at any time. Just stop in. (Donations are always needed.)

Lastly, there were many comments about the Center being

a wonderful place to socialize and meet people. That’s

truly what we’re all about. It is such a great feeling to

witness people having a great time.

Please stop in often for a good meal, activities, or a cup of

coffee. We have some special events that are coming up.

Our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Show promises to be

great. I hope that you will join us.

Thanks for making the Center the place to be for fun,

fellowship and support.

- Sandie

News to Note . . .

Mondays at 5:00 p.m. White

Elephant Bingo

March 4th — Afternoon

Bingo at 2:00 p.m.

March 7th — Birthday

Dinner with music and

Alzheimer’s Association

information table, from 11:00

to 1:00

March 14th — Program by Dr.

Jim DeVries at 11:30 a.m.

March 16th — St. Patrick’s

Day Dinner and Music

featuring the Bryon

“Legacy” Show — Dinner at

5:15 p.m., show at 6:00.

This show brings

a bit of Tom Jones,

Elvis, Engelbert

Humperdinck, Neil Diamond

and more. Plus, Nancy

Sinatra & Karen Carpenter!

March 22nd — Health

Odyssey at 11:30 a.m.

highlighting National

Nutrition Month

March 28th — Movie — Battle

of the Sexes at 1:30 p.m.

March 31st — Easter Egg

Hunt for Center Members’

Grandchildren

Save the Date!

Annual Italian Dinner with

Head Chef Mario Pace —

Friday, April 13th at the

Moose Lodge. Dinner served

5:00 to 6:00 p.m. followed by

Monroe Big Band!


Welcome New January Members!

We are happy to welcome the new January members to the Monroe Center!

Norm Ansel Mary Ann Barbier

John Clark Rose DeSmet Judith Drake

Jeannie Finley Hoy Hatfield Janet Knight John Kriska Dawn Kurtz

Tom and Maureen Lakin Donald and Elizabeth Lezotte

Janet Loruss Mary Mead

Carlene Miller Katherine Oklejas

Kathryn Russell Ellen Sinon Sue Stadler Janis Stoner

Valerie Tolbert Mary Van Wasshenova

Bob Wilson James & Wilma Wohlgamuth

It’s Time to Renew! Have you renewed your membership for 2018?

Attention members! We want you to continue enjoying the Center and receiving membership rates. Please make sure you

have renewed your membership for the 2018 Calendar Year! For those 55 and over, residing in Monroe County, the yearly dues

are $20. For those under 55 and/or residing outside Monroe County, the yearly dues are $25. It’s also the

perfect time to advise us of any changes (i.e. new address, phone number or email).

Please note: Non-member rates go into effect on March 1 and this will be the

last newsletter you receive.

January Donations

John & Rose Krueger

River Raisin Wood Carvers

Monroe Good Time Cruisers

in memory of Ethel Fountain

Marlene Chambo

Linda Guyor

Judith Hoag

Karen Lemerand

Good people making goodness possible: Donations to the Center

From the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the thousands who are served

by the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging each year, we deeply appreciate donations made to the Center. We pledge to use your donations wisely as we lead in information

and assistance for quality lifestyles and healthy aging in Monroe County. We are

a 501(c)3, tax-deductible organization (Tax ID #38-1679755).

January Donations — Thank you for your Support!

Scent-Free Center The Monroe Center has a “scent-free” policy in order to help

members and guests who have breathing difficulties, such

as CHF, COPD, and Asthma, as well as

Allergies. Perfumes, scented lotions,

and body sprays can wreak havoc for these folks and make them sick. Thank

you for following the Center’s Scent Free

policy. It helps everyone breathe better!

Neither Snow Nor Rain Can Stop the Success!

Congratulations!

Rummage Sale: $2013.82

Bake Sale: $348

Thanks to Lois and the Hard-Working Volunteers!

Also thank you to Robin, Dolly, Donna, and all the Bakers!


For all members celebrating a March birthday, please join us for a complimentary Birthday Lunch (main choice or salad bar only) with cake and ice cream and festive music on Wednesday, March 7

from 11 am - 1 pm. Please call 241-0404 by March 6 or stop by the Front Desk to sign-up.

Happy March Birthdays!

Beth Ann Choate 22

Frances Monday 22

Robert Vajcner 22

Mary Walter 22

Jacqueline Bentley 23

Dorothy Giebel 23

Joanne Bowman 24

Ernie Howerton 24

Christine Johnson 24

Betty Knapp 25

Margaret Brightbill 26

Pam Jennings 26

Milt Lovell 26

Barbara Siebarth 26

Pam Arnold 27

Jaclyn Grady 27

Susan Jewel 29

Mary Morris 29

Joan Arguelles 30

Dorothy Conger 30

Ted Kohler 30

Stewart L. Werner 30

Mary Skinlo 31

Connie Carroll 1

Gary Heck 1

Janet Henderson 2

James C. Hessey 2

Linda Rice 2

Loretta Brossia 3

Connie Taormina 3

Howard Wener 3

Nancy Ellison 4

Marvin McKibben 4

Ervin Sauers 4

Ellen Sinon 4

Mark Duame 5

Janet Ingels 6

Suzie Gallan 7

Orville Hammer 8

Verple Lazette 8

Cindy Prusaitis 8

Mary Theisen 8

Mary Ann McBee 9

Brenda Pope 9

Darlene Williams 9

Leonard Ely 10

Angela Venier 10

Shar DeSloover 11

Steve Stoianowski 11

Shirley Gonzalez 12

Sandra Wener 12

Marlene Laws 13

Bonnie Merrill 13

Loretta Sisung 13

Sherry Allen 14

Patrick Sonoras 14

Julia B. Copi 15

Rene Crombez 15

Maria Galvan 15

Rita Ganallis 15

Betty L. Williams 15

Albert Conner 16

Gertrude Novak 16

Patricia Bastien 17

David Raymer 17

Earl Reaume 17

Blanche Riley 17

James Weber 17

Millie Daniels 18

Sandy Kozicki 18

Elaine Culverhouse 19

Helen Swinkey 19

Wilma Wohlgamuth 19

Tavi Cappuccilli 20

JoAnn Green 20

Gabriele Huber 20

Jean Moore 20

Sally "Penny" Lunn 21

Aimee Meyers 21

Sr. Janet Ryan 21 February Birthday Friends!


March 2018

“What’s Going On” at-a-Glance

Alzheimer’s Association

Information Table

with Amy Tuazon

Wednesday, March 7, 11 am - 1 pm

at the Monroe Center

Sunday Bingo Scheduled

for March 4 Join us inside for Bingo on Sunday, March 4! Card sales start at 1:30 pm with Bingo kicking off at 2 pm. We are pleased to announce that Ohioans Home HealthCare will be sponsoring Sunday Bingo! There will be special drawings for two

$10 gift certificates and one for those who came to the last Sunday Bingo (February 4). We’ll also have a 50/50 drawing and snacks

during the break. We hope you can join us!

Holiday Activities Planned: Make

a Wreath & Color Eggs

There will be two, fun holiday activities held

this month. On Thursday, March 15, at

1 pm, Michelle G. will lead members in

making the Easter Wreath seen on page 12

of the newsletter. Cost is $5 per person to

cover the supplies. Please sign up at the

front desk by Tuesday, March 13.

In addition, we’ll be coloring Easter Eggs on

Thursday, March 29, starting around 4 pm.

Please join in the fun

as we prepare for

Easter!

Complimentary Manicures Offered!

MagnumCare of Monroe is pleased to offer “Nifty Nails” on Wednesday, March 14 from 1 to 2 pm here at the Monroe Center.

Please stop by for a complimentary manicure!

Dr. Jim DeVries Presentation Slated

Center member and retired History Professor

Dr. Jim DeVries will give an

educational talk at the

Monroe Center on Wednesday,

March 14 at 11:30 am. The

topic is: Big Labor: How to Talk and Think About Work and a Living Wage. All are invited to attend.

Join in the Fun!

Brain Aerobics

Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

with Michelle


St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Music

featuring the Byron “Legacy” Show,

a Las Vegas Style Performance !

This variety show brings a bit of Tom Jones, Elvis,

Neil Diamond, Engelbert Humperdinck, and more.

Plus, the voices of Nancy Sinatra and Karen Carpenter!

Tickets on Sale Wednesday, February 21

$15 for Center Members; $18 for Non-Members

Price goes to $20 on Monday, March 12

Corned Beef and Cabbage

with Potatoes and Carrots

or

Baked Salmon on Wild Rice

with Vegetable

Jello Cake

Friday, March 16

Dinner at 5:15 pm

Show at 6:00 pm


Detroit Tigers Kick Off 2018

Season—Opening Day Watch

Party To Be Held March 29

Spring is coming as the

Detroit Tigers prepare

to kick off the 2018

baseball season! Enjoy

the game on the big

screen on Thursday,

March 29 as the Tigers

battle the Pittsburgh Pirates. Game

time is 1:00 pm. Complimentary popcorn,

peanuts, and cracker jacks will

be served. Go Tigers!

Monthly Movie Slated for

Wednesday, March 28

MCCC’s Accounting Program to Provide Free Income Tax Assistance

Monroe County Community College's accounting program has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service to provide income tax assistance for low- to moderate-income taxpayers who generally earn $54,000 or less.

IRS-certified student volunteers will provide free, basic income tax return preparation (2017 tax year only) with electronic filing to qualified individual. An appointment is recommended but not required. Income tax preparation assistance will be available on Fridays from Feb. 23 through April 13 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at MCCC. Please refer to www.monroeccc.edu/taxassist for information on documents to bring, as well as making an appointment. For more information, call the VITA info line at (734) 457-6006.

Have your loved one's care

needs recently changed?

"Basic Training for Caregivers"

Free and offered by the Monroe County Commission on Aging on:

Thursday, March 22, 1 - 3 pm

Please call the Commission on

Aging at (734) 240-3290 for complete details.

In addition, flyers are available

In the wake of the sexual revolution and the

rise of the women's movement, the 1973 tennis match between the women's world

champion Billie Jean King, and former men's

champ (and serial hustler) Bobby Riggs caught

people’s attention. It became one of

the most watched televised sports events of all time,

reaching 90 million viewers

around the world. However as the rivalry between

King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off the tennis court, each was fighting more personal and complex battles.

Join us at the Center for popcorn, fellowship, and a movie on Wednesday, March 28, at

1:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Center

Open

7 am to 2 pm

on March 30

Breakfast available 7 to 10 am

$2 Soup & Sandwich Special served 11 am - 1 pm

Please check with your groups to see


Save the Date! “Annual Italian Dinner” with Head Chef Mario Pace Friday, April 13 at the Moose Lodge

Dinner served 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the

Monroe Big Band!

All the details coming soon!

March is National Nutrition Month; Health

Odyssey to Address “How to Eat Better in 2018” Eat this, but don’t eat that. This is good for you; that is bad for you. Whole milk, skim milk, or something in between? Can I still eat cereal for breakfast? Lite mayo or regular

mayo on a sandwich? And after I eliminate the “bad” things from my cupboards, what

can I actually eat?

In order to be healthy, we need to have accurate information. March is National Nutrition Month and we’ll get tips on how to eat better. ProMedica

Dietician and Diabetes Educator Kristie Ashworth, RD, CDE will be our guest speaker on Thursday, March 22 at our monthly Health

Odyssey. The program starts at 12 noon. A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 am for those who RSVP. Please call 241-0404 or sign up at the front desk. The

program is generously sponsored by ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 31, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

An event for the whole

family….members, please bring your grandchildren,

great-grandchildren, and your

great great-grandchildren! This event is for those ages 12 and

under. Please RSVP with your name, and the names and ages of your grandchildren. In addition,

we’ll have face painting (sponsored by Enriched Life Home Care Services), a visit by Miss Monroe County, and fun time with area

therapy dogs. The Easter Bunny looks forward to seeing you!

FOUNTAIN VIEW

OF MONROE

Sponsored by:

Sponsored by:


Transportation: What is Available in Monroe County?

Public Transit:

● Lake Erie Transit System (LET) ○ Monroe offers 8 fixed routes, for information call (734) 242-6766. ○ Frenchtown and Bedford Dial-a-Ride: Call for reservations at least 1 hour before you want to be

picked up. The bus will pick you up at the curb in front of your home and take you anywhere you want to go within the township. ▪ Frenchtown Dial-a-Ride (734) 242-6766. Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3:30pm.

No Sunday or Holiday service. ▪ Bedford Dial-a-Ride (888) 664-5984. Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm, No Saturday, Sunday, or

Holiday service.

● LET’s Essential Transport Service (ETS) Monroe: 734.242.6766 or Bedford: 888.664.5984 We are proud to provide door-to-door rider service for seniors and people with disabilities in Monroe

County who meet any of the following criteria: ● You are 60 years or older. All buses are equipped with lifts for those who use a wheelchair,

cane, or walker. M–F 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. No Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.

● LET’s American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) ○ If you have an ADA-certified ID, call 734.242.6766 24 hours to two weeks in advance. Pick up is

anywhere within 3/4 of a mile of any LET fixed route. M–F 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. No Sunday or holiday service

Specialized Transportation:

● Monroe County Opportunity Program (734) 241-2775. “Door to Door” service for 60+ and disabled clients. Services offered Monday-Saturday from 4:30am to 6:30pm

● Bedford Health Van (734) 850-6045. “Door to Door” service for persons going to any medical, non-emergency appointment. Vans operate 24/7 and can go anywhere (72 hour advance notice is required)

Volunteer Transportation: ● Cancer Connection (734) 240-5400. Provided “hands-on” non-clinical assistance including transportation

to residents of Monroe County who have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer Connection travels within a 50 mile area from the Monroe Cancer Center. 48 hour notice of appointments is preferred.

Fixed Route and Dial-a-Ride

Adults $1 Seniors (60+)/veterans /persons with disabilities $ .50

ADA/ETS Adults/Children 6–11 $2 Seniors (60+)/veterans/persons with disabilities $1

All Day Pass (Covers unlimited rides for the day it’s activated

Adults $2

Seniors (60+)/veterans/ADA/Children $1

31 Day Pass (Covers unlimited rides for 31 days, beginning with first use) Adults $30/Students $25

LET Prices:

Article Submitted by Taylor Eason, RSVP Program Coordinator


~ Upcoming Travel ~

Day Trips Through the Monroe Center — Contact Maxine on Friday mornings at (734) 241-0404

● Caesars Windsor, Buy One Trip, Get Second Trip Free! Dates are Tuesday, March 6 and 20, 2018. Passport, Passcard, or Enhanced DL is required.

● Pure Detroit Tour with Brunch at The Whitney, Thursday, March 8, cost is $99 p/p.

● Jack Cleveland Casino, Monday, April 30, $39 p/p with $25 casino incentive.

Overnight Trips Through the Monroe Center

● Belterra Casino, depart Thurs. March 22, $119 p/p d.o., with $55 in casino incentives.

● Ark Encounter/Creation Museum/Rising Star Casino/Tour of Cincinnati, Monday, March 26 thru Wednesday, March 28, $339 p/p d.o.;

flyer with all details available at the Center.

● Tunica, 6 days/5 night casino trip with guided tour of Memphis, departs Sun. April 15, $449 p/p d.o., with $155 in casino incentives.

● Tulip Time Festival and visit to Four Winds Casino, departs Tues., May 8, $179 p/p d.o.

● See Southeast Alaska by American Cruise Lines, six summer cruise dates available, call 1 866-226-4603

The following trips are offered through the Frenchtown Senior Center;

please contact Ralph at (734) 243-6210 to book your seat.

Philadelphia Flower Show, including City Tour and time in Historic District, March 7 - 10, $641 p.p./d.o.

Firekeepers Casino, Tuesday, March 20, $38 p/p, with $25 in casino incentives.

Thunder over Louisville, including air show and dinner cruise, $699 p.p./d.o., April 20 - 22.

Springtime in the Smokies, 4 days/3 nights, $734 p.p./d.o., April 29 - May 2.

Firekeepers Casino, Tuesday, May 1, $38 p/p, with $25 in casino incentives.

The following trips are offered through the Bedford Senior Citizens Center; please contact Dianne Carroll at (734) 856-3330 to book your seat.

Savannah, Jekyll Island, and Charleston, SC, 7 days & 6 nights, April 22 - 28, $675 p.p./d.o.

Nashville Show Trip, 5 days & 4 nights, June 18 - 22, $635 p.p./d.o.


From RSVP….

In 1994 The Craft & Hobby Association created the wonderful month we know as craft month. It was

designed to help people rediscover and learn about the wonderful world of crafting and all its many

benefits. Since its humble beginnings, craft month has grown tremendously over the years, from just a

handful of retailers and manufacturers, to now an astounding international celebration of millions of craft

enthusiasts all of them “getting their craft on”. In honor of national craft month, I wanted to share a fun

and budget friendly Easter craft I found. Easter is Sunday, April 1st.

To see how to make this Easter Wreath, keep reading:

Instructions:

∙ Start by creating your form. I just cut out a big cardboard circle, but you could certainly use an

actual wreath form too (most dollar stores sell wreath forms).

∙ Mix together green and pink crinkle paper (or whichever colors you like!) I used Easter basket

filling.

∙ Take your hot glue gun (regular glue works fine too but just takes longer to dry) and go around the

board gluing on small handfuls of the paper at a time. Press the paper into the glue so it sticks

well.

∙ After the glue sets, go around it and run your fingers through the paper. Then shake the whole

wreath around a bit. This should loosen any papers that did not glue down. Fill in any bald spots

you find and then give your wreath a trim if it needs it.

∙ Glue on some Easter egg ornaments (cut the string off) or just use plastic Easter eggs if you would

like.

∙ Finish with a bow from the dollar store or some ribbon tied into a bow.

Craft Month Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-craft-month-march/

Wreath Tutorial Source: http://thebusybroad.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-egg-wreath.html

Materials Needed:

-Piece of flat cardboard or wreath form

-Colored crinkle paper or Easter basket filling

-Plastic Easter eggs or Easter egg ornaments

-Hot glue gun or any other form of liquid glue

- Bow or ribbon

-Scissors

Taylor Eason

RSVP Program Coordinator

734 241-0408

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-craft-month-march/http://thebusybroad.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-egg-wreath.html


From the Program Manager…. Were you one of the 103.4 million people who watched the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 4? It was an

exciting game, as the Philadelphia Eagles topped the New England Patriots to be crowned the champs. In the

end, a back-up quarterback, who almost quit football two years

ago, beat Michigan grad Tom Brady, who is considered by many

to be the greatest QB of all time.

I have been impressed as I watched Nick Foles lead his team over

the last two months. He acknowledged that past failures have put

him in the right place right now to be successful. He gave thanks

to God at every opportunity. He called his baby daughter, who

shared his Super Bowl victory with him, “his rock.” And after

football, he plans to become a minister, to share the word with others. I was impressed, but wondered how a

person of deep faith fit into the world of professional sports.

It turns out that the Philadelphia Eagles are considered one of the most religious teams in football, from the

coaches down to the players. Along with lifting weights and football practice, Bible study, chapel, and prayer

are part of their regular routine. They pray before the game. They pray with the opposing team after a game.

Some of the players stated that football is their platform to draw people to Jesus. Their Super Bowl victory

was a chance to give all Glory to God. In the world of professional sports, where fame and money can be the

only goals, I find this team’s culture to be a breath of fresh air. They really get what is important in life.

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles! You have earned this moment.

We have had a wild winter so far. Spring temperatures one day, 7 inches of snow the next day. Some days, I

don’t know whether to run the furnace or the air conditioner in my house! Quite a few of us have been getting

a good cardio workout every day by shoveling snow, scraping off our cars, and salting our walks. And now

we just had another storm with 8 inches of snow. Aaack! We have to keep telling ourselves that spring is

coming, and I can prove it: the Detroit Tigers home opener is Thursday, March 29! If baseball season is

around the corner, then so is spring, and then summer! Don’t stop believing!

Stay warm and safe. See you at the Center! Karen

Cheri’s

“Quote of the Month” Valet Parking

Worried about walking across the parking

lot on a cold, wet day? Why not take advantage of FREE Valet Parking here at

the Center?

Just pull your car to the front door

and see someone at

the Front Desk

for assistance. Center staff

are glad to park your

vehicle.


Exercise and Health Movin' & Groovin’ Exercise with Jo Lynn

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 am

$2 members / $3 for non-members

Exercise and stretch from a seated position with music. Walkers and Wheelchairs are welcome!

Brain Aerobics with Michelle Mondays at 10:00 am

15/15 Tuesdays at 11 am

Evening 15/15 Thursdays at 5:30 pm

Line Dancing Mondays at 2:00 pm

Personal Exercise Assistance Barb Ginther, PTA

Rehabilitation Specialists of Monroe

Tuesdays, 8:30—10:30 am unless otherwise posted

Chair Yoga Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 am

Enhance®Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 am Saturdays at 10 am

Beginning T'ai Chi Fridays 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Members free/Non-members $1

T'ai Chi Fridays 12:30 and 1:30 pm

Members free/Non-members $1

Tap Dancing Fridays at 2:15 pm, $5 per class

Balance Matters Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00 Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30

Massage w/Jean Wright Mondays 10 am to 2 pm

15 minutes for $10

No appointment is needed.

Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit

Every Day at the Center:

Pool (Billiards) Exercise Equipment & Classes Cards Puzzles

Computer Stations with Internet Access (We are also a WI-FI hotspot. )

Personal Exercise Assistance

with Barb

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Barb Ginther is at the Center every Tuesday

from 8:30 to 10:30 am to assist and guide you

with your workout in the Center’s Exercise

Room. She will assess your fitness

level, help you set goals,

create an exercise

program, and keep you

motivated.

Cards

Pinochle Mondays & Wednesdays

at 12:30 pm

Euchre Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:15 am

Euchre Tournament Saturdays at 12:30 pm

Weekly Prizes!

Sometimer’s Euchre

Wednesdays at 12:30 pm

Hand and Foot Fridays at 12:30 p.m.


Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit

Join us and your friends in these programs and activities!

Activities/Programs Bingo ● Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Card sales at 12:30 pm, snack during the break. ● White Elephant Bingo — Mondays at 5 pm, free, but please bring an item worth $1 for the prize table.

● Sunday Bingo — once a month with break in the summer; card sales at 1:30 pm with Bingo starting at 2 pm. Next date is March 4.

Sing-Along Wednesdays at 10:00 am March 7, 14, 21, and 28

Coffee & Scripture

Mondays, March 12, 19 & 26 1:00—2:00 pm

Organ Group Thursdays at 1 pm

Crocheting Drop-in Group, Fridays at 1 pm

Movie Matinee 4th Wednesday of the month

(March 28)

Food Commodities Distribution

3rd Monday (March 19)

Contact MCOP at 241-2775 to apply for food assistance.

Library Check Out Thursday (March 8) 11:30 am

Monroe County Library System

Computer, Gadget, and Technology Help

For computer, phone, or gadget assistance, please see

Michelle Gessner.

How the heck does

this thing work?

Groups and Clubs Retirees and/or

Classmates Breakfast Groups

We would love to have you join us for breakfast anytime between 7:00 & 10:00 am.

We welcome retiree groups and school classes to come in and eat breakfast with friends. Give us a call to

set up your group!

Stamp Club 2nd Monday (March 12)

7:30 pm—9:00 pm

Calling all Philatelists!

Monroe Sewing Club 3rd Monday (March 19)

6:00 pm in conference room

Wood Carvers Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Model A Group 1st Thursday of the month (March 1) at 7:00 pm

Monroe Coin Club 1st Tuesday of the month (March 6) at 7 pm. Come with coins!

Newsletter Crew

3rd Monday of the month (March 19) at 6:30 am.


MCOP—By Appointment

Representatives from MCOP are at the Center every other

Tuesday (March 13 and 27) from 10 am to 12 noon to help you

find the resources you need. They help with applying for Food

Assistance benefits, as well as getting Home Care, Personal Care,

Home Chore, and Transportation assistance. They also assist

with applying for Tax Credits, Housing, and Medicare Part D.

Please call the Center at 241-0404 to schedule an appointment. To register for food

commodities (help with groceries), contact MCOP at 734.241.2775.

Medicare Assistance

Medicare Counselor Jackie Drouillard will be unavailable for the

month of March. Another Medicare counselor will be available

on a limited basis, but dates have not been confirmed. Please

call 734.241-0404 for available appointment times.

Monroe County Senior Legal Services — By Appt.

Monroe County Senior Legal Services is at the Center on the second

and fourth Wednesday (March 14 and 28). Please call the Monroe

Center at 241-0404 to make an appointment. A $20 initial consulting

fee applies.

Blood Pressure Checks

Sarah DeCollibus from Magnum Care is here the 1st Wednesday of

the month (March 7), starting at 10:30 am. Ryan Domschot from

Great Lakes Caring is here on the 2nd Friday of the month (March

9) at 11:30 am. Lindsey Hanely from Ohioans Home Health Care

will be here on the 3rd Wednesday of the month (March 21) from

11 am — 12 noon.

Blood Sugar Checks

Hilary Harmon from IHM Senior Living Community will be here

on the 3rd Thursday of the month (March 15) from 9:00 am to

11:00 am.

Support Services

The agencies listed below have representatives at the Monroe Center for

Healthy Aging each month to provide information and services.


Bingo & Card Winners

MEN’S

CARDS

EUCHRE

PINOCHLE

Played every Wednesday & Friday

@ 9:15am. Euchre tournaments

played Saturdays @ 12:30 p.m.

Played every Monday and Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m.

Played every

morning, except

Sunday.

Games Won

Donald Jeffery 4

Lois Knegendorf 3

Barb Benore 2

Marlene Chambo 2

Luther Conner 2

Gus Ginepro 2

Rose Harris 2

Pam Jennings 2

Al Miller 2

Earl Reaume 2

Ed Russeau 2

Yvonne Acton 1

Robert Baker 1

Leonard Ely 1

Gary Miller 1

Bonnie Shinevar 1

Bob Sweat 1

Frank Wolfe 1

Sometimer’s Euchre

Played at 12:30 pm

on Wednesdays

Saturday Euchre

Tournament 12:30 p.m.

Weekly Winners!

Monday

Pinochle

Wednesday

Pinochle

January 14 January 17

Mary Rhoades 1st Gary Miller 1st

Elizabeth Rubel 2nd Jean Moore 2nd

Gus Ginepro 3rd Jim Bender 3rd


Elizabeth Rubel 1st No scores reported

Lola Santure 2nd

Gus Ginepro 3rd


Ellen Blackman 1st Jean Moore 1st

Gary Miller 2nd Marlin Worstell 2nd

Gus Ginepro 3rd Richard Genord 3rd

Al Miller (tie) 4th Lola Santure 4th

Marlin Worstell 4th

February 5 February 7

Al Miller 1st Marlene Chambo 1st

Ellen Blackman 2nd Luther Conner 2nd

Mary 3rd Gary Miller 3rd

Free, Monday Nights,

from 5 - 6 pm.

Bring a white elephant

treasure from home

or an item from

the dollar store.

It’s free to play and

about having fun!

Everyone is a winner!

Every Tuesday Afternoon at the Monroe Center—

Weekly Bingo!

Card Sales at 12:30 pm

Bingo starts at 1:30 pm

Snack at the intermission for all

Bingo players.

Hand & Foot

Played on Fridays

at 12:30 p.m.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Advertisers.

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We are a five star award winning

nursing facility offering both

short term rehab

and long term care.

Amenities:

Beautician/Barber Shop

Cable TV/In-Room Phones

Individual Heating and Cooling Units for each room

On-Site Activities

Private dining room for family gatherings

Religious/non-denominational services

Transportation to nearby appointments

Visiting pets are welcome

Services:

Around the Clock nursing care

E-stim/ultra sound therapy

Hospice

IV Therapy

Medication Administration

Respite Care

Pain Management

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy

Tube Feeding

Wound Care Management

Dietary and Nutritional Services

FOUNTAIN VIEW

OF MONROE

1971 North Monroe Street

Monroe MI 48162

Phone: 734-243-8800

Fax: 734-243-8835

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Engage! March 2018

VOLUME 18, ISSUE 3

NOW ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS

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Smoke Detectors, Laundry, Planned Social Events, Arts & Craft Room with kiln

Emergency Pull Cords, Local Buses. Monroe Center for Healthy Aging

is right next door with activities and Cafe’ delivery

Professional & Courteous Staff 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance

Rent is 30% of your income, elderly preferred.

Call to schedule a tour! (734) 241-6222

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116 Cole Road

Monroe, MI 48162

[email protected]

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Your Health. Our Mission.

Thanks to ProMedica Monroe

Regional Hospital for sponsoring

the Health Odyssey Program.

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CAFÉ Open 7 days a week Eating at the Cafe’ is easy as 1, 2, 3 !

1. Place your order and pay at the front desk, then scan your key card.

2. Make two left turns, and take your slip to the serving line.

3. If you’re getting the main choice or the salad bar, you’ll get your food right away.

Otherwise, the kitchen staff will prepare your meal and bring it to your table.

The Cafe’s meals are not subsidized by state

or federal tax dollars. We charge according to

our real expenses. We do this to have affordable meals, lots of choices, and remain open to all!

Dine in or carryout available.

Retiree & Social Groups Woodhaven Ford Retirees Breakfast — 1st Monday of

the month — March 5 at 8:00 a.m.

Monroe Ford Salary Retirees Lunch — 1st Monday of


Monroe Good Time Cruisers every Thursday at 8:00 a.m.

Holcim Inc. (Dundee Cement) Twice a year reunion

breakfast in May & October. St. Mary Catholic Central Class of 1958 Breakfast —

second Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. — March 13

MAECO Retirees Breakfast — second Wednesday of every

month at 8:30 a.m. — March 14

Monroe High School Class of ‘67 Breakfast — third

Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m. - March 21

**New Group Monroe High School Class of ‘68 Lunch —

third Wednesday of every month, drop in for lunch

anytime between 11 am and 1 pm. - March 21

Ohio China Company Breakfast — on the 3rd Thursday of


For more information, contact Vern Theisen.

Jones Transfer MGO — Breakfast to be held Feb. 24.

Next gathering in June. Contact person is Karen Straub.

Weekdays (Monday - Friday)

Breakfast 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Please note that

Breakfast ends

promptly at 10 a.m. so

Lunch can be served

on time.

Breakfast is on a per

item basis. Create your own combo of meat,

eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, fruit and more. Coffee

and tea are complimentary. Juices and milk are

available, along with a variety of breads for toast.

Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lunch is full of choices, from the combo meal

(daily special, salad bar, and dessert); the daily

special, or the salad bar alone. You can also

choose from a variety

of sandwiches or the

soup of the day.

Center members enjoy

a price discount, but

all meals are

reasonably priced and

made right in our kitchen.

Saturday Breakfast and Lunch

7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Breakfast is served from 7 am to 1 pm on a per

item basis. Lunch starts at 11 am with variety of

sandwiches offered or enjoy the soup of the day.

Sunday Dinners—Home Cooked—Perfect

Option For After Church! Dinner is served from

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full meals include main

choice, salad bar, and home-baked pies. Salad

Bar alone or main choice alone is also available.

Center members enjoy a price discount.

The Center is now open

until 7 pm on Mondays,

Wednesdays, and

Thursdays. Evening

Meals are

available 4 - 6 pm.

Please see the evening

meal schedule near the back of the newsletter.

Dine in or carry out is available. We deliver to

Mable Kehres Apartments and Town Homes.

Evening Meals Available Three Times a Week

Our Meals are Open to the Public—Why Don’t You Try Us Today!?

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