Hi-LitesCharlevoix County Commission on Aging Newsletter

January 2018

Notable January Days:January 1- New Years Day

January 3 - Fruitcake Toss Day

January 4 - National Spaghetti Day

January 5 - National Bird Day

January 6 - Cuddle Up Day

January 7 - Old Rock Day

January 8 - Bubble Bath Day

January 10 - Peculiar People Day

January 12 - National Pharmacist Day

January 13 - Make Your Dream Come True Day

January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

January 16 - Nathional Nothing Day

January 17 - Ditch Your New Year’s Resolutions Day

January 19 - National Popcorn Day Day

January 20 - National Cheese Lover Day

January 21 - National Hugging Day

January 23 - National Pie Day

January 24 - Compliment Day

January 25 - Opposite Day

January 26 - Spouse’s Day

January 27 - Chocolate Cake Day

January 28 - Fun at Work Day

January 29 - National Puzzle Day

January 31 - Backwards Day

NEW & IMPROVED SERVICES

at our Centers:Monthly Blood Pressure Check

Clinics

Monthy Hearing & Hearing Aid Check Clinics

More Fresh Produce

A Homemade/Home Styled Cooking Approach to food

service

You are never to old to have fun and in our Senior

Centers you can enjoy celebrating the fun in ev-

ery day! Please take a look at our calendars or just

stop by ....there is always room at the table for you and you just don’t know

what you are missing!

For more information:

Beaver Island(231) 448-2022Main StreetBeaver Island, MI 49782beaverislandcommunitycenter.org

Boyne City(231) 582-622228 South Lake StreetBoyne City, MI 49712boynechamber.org

Charlevoix(231) 547-2101109 Mason StreetCharlevoix, MI 49720charlevoix.org

East Jordan(231) 536-7351100 Main Street, Suite BEast Jordan, MI 49727ejchamber.org

We welcome the new year with an extensive list of fresh ideas, wishes and wants for our Charlevoix County Aging Community and sta� . We wish for you all a happy, healthy, safe and blessed 2018. May this new year provide us with a fresh slate to create new and positive experiences and may our collective vision for the future of our Aging Community, Senior Centers and Services be the driving force for excellent commu-nication, great collaboration and great compromise. With every new beginning there is excitement, hope and trep-idation. As C.S. Lewis said, “There are far better things ahead than any we leave be-hind.” There is also the need for active participation, clear and regular communication and the intention to always do better.

As we have said before, we are here to � nd better ways to meet the needs of the entire aging community. We encourage all our county’s aging community to reach out to Sheri and me with your suggestions, opinions and recommendations. You can do that through a simple phone call, appointment,

or even though the COA Advisory Board Commit-tee and the local Senior Center Advisory Board Committees. We are all working together to respond to your ideas, needs, wishes and wants. Get involved, volunteer and be a part of the changes you want to see.

Please visit our ex-panded website at www.charlevoixcounty.org/Commission_on_Aging for the menus, activities, meeting minutes and updates; visit and like our Facebook page found by searching Charlevoix County Commission on Aging or just stop in your local Senior Center loca-tion to see all the new and wonderful things going on for yourself.

“Don’t be afraid of new beginnings. Don’t shy away from new people, new energy, new sur-roundings. Embrace new chances at happiness.” ~ Billy Chapata

COA Office218 W. Garfield Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720231-237-0103 Toll Free: 866-428-5185Fax: 231-237-0105Office open M-F 7:30am-

4:30pm

Main Office Staff:Amy Wieland, Executive

DirectorSheri Shepard, Assistant

DirectorTheresa Graham, Office

ManagerSally Nye, DatabaseTracey Rupinski, RN, Director

of Health Care ServicesDebbie La Count, Food

Service Manager

COA Advisory Board:Luanne Reed, Chair; Jerry

Kelts, Vice-Chair; Cathy Kessler, Secretary;

Nancy Ferguson, Board Liaison;

Open Position, William Cousineau, Linda Fineout, Jean Kinsley

Beaver Island Center:Dawn George, Site

Coordinator26215 Main St, PO Box 494Beaver Island, MI 49782231-448-2022

Boyne Area Senior Center:Deborah Thompson, Site

CoordinatorBridget & Janice, Food

Service411 E. Division, PO Box 964Boyne City, MI 49712231-582-6682

Charlevoix Senior Center:Romy Allen, Site CoordinatorAmanda & Jane, Food Service06906 Norwood RoadCharlevoix, MI 49720231-547-5361

East Jordan Senior Center:Brenda Skop, Site

CoordinatorKelly & Kim, Food Service951 Mill Street, East Jordan,

MI 49727231-536-7831

Funding for Charlevoix County Commission on Aging is provided by: Charlevoix County Senior Millage; State Offices of Services to

the Aging; Area Agency on Aging of Northwest MI

“Great People do things before they are ready.”

~ amy poehler

Visit our Website: www.charlevoixcounty.org/Commission_on_Aging or our Face-

book page “Charlevoix County Commission on Aging”

1. CLOSED…

Happy New Year!

2. LASAGNA 10a BASC Advisory Board Mtg Wii Bowling 1pm Mexican Train

3. GARLIC CHICKEN FOOT CLINIC by appt. Various Card Games Fit & Balanced class 11a.m

4. MEATLOAF 11am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Wii Bowling

5. COOKS CHOICE 11:30am Dollar in a Jukebox Fit & Balanced class Raffle Rummikub

8. RAVIOLI WITH CHICKEN Bingo 1p Rummikub MSU Diabetes class 9:30 am

9. SALISBURY STEAK BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Wii Bowling 1pm Mexican Train

10. COLD SANDWICHES Various Card Games Fit & Balanced class 11a.m

11. MACARONI & CHEESE WITH HAM FOOT CLINIC by appt. 11am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Wii Bowling

12. LIVER & ONIONS AND ALTERNATE CHOICE 11:30am Backwoods Maestros Fit & Balanced class Rummikub

15. BEEF STIR FRY OVER RICE Bingo 1p Rummikub MSU Diabetes class 9:30 am

16. CHRUNCHY CHICKEN Wii Bowling 1pm Mexican Train

17. SPAGHETTI Various Card Games Fit & Balanced class 11a.m

18. OPEN FACED TURKEY SANDWICH 11am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Wii Bowling

19. ROASTED PARMESAN CHICKEN 11:30am OJ Adkins Fit & Balanced class Raffle Rummikub

22. BEEF STROGANOFF Bingo 1p Rummikub MSU Diabetes class 9:30 am

23. FISH AND ALTERNATE CHOICE FOOT CLINIC by appt. 9a-11a Veteran Social & Free Veteran Lunch Wii Bowling 1pm Mexican Train

24. COOKS CHOICE Various Card Games Fit & Balanced class 11a.m

25. SWEDISH MEATBALLS 11am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Wii Bowling

26. BAKED CHICKEN CELEBRATION DAY! 11:30am Music Charlie W Fit & Balanced class BakeRaffle Rummikub

29. BEEF CHILI Bingo 1p Rummikub MSU Diabetes class 9:30 am

30. PORK AND ALTERNATE CHOICE Wii Bowling 1pm Mexican Train

31. CHICKEN DIVAN Various Card Games Fit & Balanced class 11a.m

ALL MEALS INCLUDE MILK, BREAD & BUTTER,

2 VEGGIES & A FRUIT.

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Boyne Area Senior Center Menu & Activities January 2018 582-6682 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1. CLOSED…

Happy New Year!

2. LASAGNA 12:30pm Bingo - Meal Ticket Prize 10:30am Craft Class 1pm Mexican Poker

3. GARLIC CHICKEN 1:00pm Paint Class 1:00 Card Bingo HAT DAY

4. MEATLOAF 11am KARAOKE DAY! 1pm Texas Hold-em Rummikub

5.COOKS CHOICE CELEBRATION DAY! 11am Barry Loper 1pm Euchre Bingo/Raffle Basket Wear Red

8. RAVIOLI WITH CHICKEN 8:30am-1:30pm Walking M-F 10am Daily Devotions 12:30pm Wii Bowling 1pm Ceramics YELLOW DAY

9. SALISBURY STEAK FOOT CLINIC by appt. 12:30pm Bingo - Meal Ticket Prize 10:30am Craft Class 1pm Mexican Poker

10. COLD SANDWICHES 1:00pm Paint Class 1:00 Card Bingo Overview for Senior Living

11. MACARONI & CHEESE WITH HAM BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 11am KARAOKE DAY! 1pm Texas Hold-Em 10:00 Board Mtg

12. LIVER & ONIONS AND ALTERNATE CHOICE 11am John & Ray 1pm Euchre Bingo/Raffle50/50 Wear Red

15. BEEF STIR FRY OVER RICE 8:30am-1:30pm Walking M-F 10am Daily Devotions 12:30pm Wii Bowling 1pm Ceramics

16. CHRUNCHY CHICKEN 12:30pm Bingo - Meal Ticket Prize 10:30am Craft Class 1pm Mexican Poker WHITE SOCKS

17. SPAGHETTI 1:00pm Paint Class 1:00 Card Bingo

18. OPEN FACED TURKEY SANDWICH FOOT CLINIC by appt. 11am KARAOKE DAY! 1pm Texas Hold-em Rummikub Hearing Aid Care 9-12

19. ROASTED PARMESAN CHICKEN 11am Dollar in a Juke Box 1pm Euchre Bingo/ Bake Raffle everyone bring something!Wear Red!

22. BEEF STROGANOFF 8:30am-1:30pm Walking M-F 10am Daily Devotions 12:30pm Wii Bowling 1pm Ceramics

23. FISH AND ALTERNATE CHOICE 9:00am Veteran Social with Veteran Affairs 10:30am Craft Class 12pm Free Veteran Lunch 12:30pm Bingo - Meal Ticket Prize 1pm Mexican Poker

24. COOKS CHOICE 1:00pm Paint Class 1:00 Card Bingo WEAR A STAR

25. SWEDISH MEATBALLS 11am KARAOKE DAY! 1pm Texas Hold-em Rummikub

26. BAKED CHICKEN 11am OJ Adkins 1pm Euchre Bingo/Raffle 50/50 Wear Red

29. BEEF CHILI 8:30am-1:30pm Walking M-F 10am Daily Devotions 12:30pm Wii Bowling 1pm Ceramics

30. PORK AND ALTERNATE CHOICE 12:30pm Bingo - Meal Ticket Prize 10:30am Craft Class 1pm Mexican Poker

31. CHICKEN DIVAN 1:0pm Paint Class 1:00Card Bingo WEAR SOMETHING SHINNING!!

LUCKY BUCKS ARE BACK!!START SAVING YOUR MONEY FOR THE AUCTION!!!

ALL MEALS INCLUDE MILK, BREAD & BUTTER,

2 VEGGIES & A FRUIT.

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East Jordan Senior Center Menu & Activities January 2018 536-7831 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Boyne Area Senior Center

East Jordan Senior Center

Our Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner was well attended by many Veteran’s and community

members. Our Veteran Social is becoming very popular...we even had the 4th graders come and

learn more directly from this precious community resource.

Have you heard about our

60+ Travel Club yet?

Contact Sally at (231) 237-0103 for more information or look at your local Senior Center site for this month’s infor-mation � yer and sign up sheet!

January’s Trip: An outing to the MOVIES! We will leave the centers

after lunch and returning approximately 4p.

Space is limited so please sign up early.

All Travel Club Dates for January for the movie outing have not been � nalized as of this publication date.

Please check in at the Senior Centers or call Sally for dates after

the New Year!

Thank you for your patience! We are very excited about your interest

in this outing!

Todd, one of our amazing volunteers! His dedication is priceless!

Card games are just part of the fun at the East Jordan Senior Center! We have all kinds of games, events and activities...there

is something for everyone!

Our East Jordan Senior Center Cooks are talented too and even more competative! Kim got 3rd place in her � rst soup cooko� with her Senior

Center Recipe of Blue Cheese Onion Soup!

1. CLOSED…

Happy New Year!

2. LASAGNA 9a-11a Veteran Social & Free Veteran Lunch 1pm Mahjong 1pm Paint 1pm Coloring

3. GARLIC CHICKEN 1pm BINGO 1pm Hand & Foot Cards

4. MEATLOAF 1pm Mahjong 1pm Wii Practice National Trivia Day-Trivia at 1PM-Participate and Get a Lucky Buck

5. COOKS CHOICE 9:30am Craft Class FOOT CLINIC by appt. National Bird Day-Wear a top with a Bird Get a Lucky Buck

8. RAVIOLI WITH CHICKEN 1pm Bridge 1pm Woodcarving 7pm Bible Study

9. SALISBURY STEAK 1pm Mahjong 1pm Paint 1pm Coloring 9am-12pm HEARING AID CLINIC

10. COLD SANDWICHES 1pm BINGO 1pm Hand & Foot Cards Houseplant Appreciation Day!-Bring a picture of a houseplant, Get a Lucky Buck!

11. MACARONI & CHEESE WITH HAM BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 1pm Mahjong 1pm Wii Practice

12. LIVER & ONIONS AND ALTERNATE CHOICE 9:30am Craft Class 11:30AM RIVERTOWN VINTAGE JAZZ BAND

15. BEEF STIR FRY OVER RICE 1pm Bridge 1pm Woodcarving 7pm Bible Study National Hat Day-Wear a hat get a Lucky Buck

16. CHRUNCHY CHICKEN FOOT CLINIC by appt. 1pm Mahjong 1pm Paint 1pm Coloring

17. SPAGHETTI 1pm BINGO-Sponsored by Independence Village 1pm BUNCO

18. OPEN FACED TURKEY SANDWICH 1pm Mahjong 1pm Wii Practice 11:30 Music BACKPORCH

19. ROASTED PARMESAN CHICKEN CELEBRATION DAY! Dessert: American House 9:30am Craft Class

22. BEEF STROGANOFF 1pm Bridge 1pm Woodcarving 7pm Bible Study

23. FISH AND ALTERNATE CHOICE 1pm Mahjong 1pm Paint 1pm Coloring SENIOR TAXES by appt

24. COOKS CHOICE 1pm BINGO 1pm Hand & Foot Cards National Compliment Day Get a Lucky Buck for a compliment during announcements!

25. SWEDISH MEATBALLS 1pm Mahjong 1pm Wii Practice

26. BAKED CHICKEN 9:30am Craft Class SENIOR TAXES by appt

29. BEEF CHILI 1pm Bridge 1pm Woodcarving 7pm Bible Study

30. PORK AND ALTERNATE CHOICE 1pm Mahjong 1pm Paint 1pm Coloring SENIOR TAXES by appt

31. CHICKEN DIVAN 1pm BINGO 1pm Hand & Foot Cards LUCKY BUCK AUCTION 10:30AM

Wii Bowl Tournaments CANCELLED

WILL RESUME IN MARCH 2018

Practice will continue as scheduled

ALL MEALS INCLUDE MILK, BREAD & BUTTER,

2 VEGGIES & A FRUIT.

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Charlevoix Senior Center Menu & Activities January 2018 547-5361 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Charlevoix Senior Center

The Charlevoix Senior Center All Decked out for the Holiday!

Card games are just part of the fun at the East Jordan Senior Center! We have all kinds of games, events and activities...there

is something for everyone!

Our East Jordan Senior Center Cooks are talented too and even more competative! Kim got 3rd place in her � rst soup cooko� with her Senior

Center Recipe of Blue Cheese Onion Soup!

The Charlevoix Senior Center has a regular crowd of familiar faces but there is always room for new friends! Our center’s best kept secret is ...our cooks Amanda and Jane! Amanda makes amazing homemade

soups and Jane’s Liver cannot be beat!

Puzzle of the month

On Monday, January 1, 2018!

Charlevoix Senior Center: 06906 Norwood Rd, Charlevoix 547-5361

Beaver Island Community Center: (COA Senior Services) Main Street, Beaver Island 448-2022

East Jordan Senior Center: 951 Mill Street, East Jordan 536-7831

Boyne Area Senior Center: 411 E. Division, Boyne City 582-6682

BEAVER ISLAND ACTIVITIES

Pickleball: a Tennis/Badminton combo game, equipment is provided.Open Play - 9:30a - 11aTuesday, Wednesday & Thursdayat the BIC Center Auditorium

Senior Exercise - Arthritis Foundation: Guided program and equipment provided.Tuesdays & Fridays 10a-11aat the BIC Upstairs hangout.

Saturday Movies: 3p/G & PG rated7pm/PG & R rated.Contemporary, Classic & O� Beat!Free Will donation, $5 suggested.Popcorn, candies and sodas available at the concession counter.

CLOSED FOR THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

Get on the PATH to Healthier Living at the Senior Centers!

We are partnering with the AAA and MSU Extension to provide Two Free PATH

Workshops! Boyne Area Senior Center – 411 E.

Division, Boyne City 582-6682Diabetes Self-Management

Workshop. Once a week for 6 weeks on

Mondays, 9:30a-12 noon on the follow-ing date: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and Febru-

ary 5 & 12, 2018. Donations are accepted and space is limit-

ed so registration is required. Register at 1-800-442-1713

Charlevoix Senior Center – 06906 Norwood Rd, Charlevoix

Chronic Pain Self-Management Work-shop.

Once a week for 6 weeks on Mondays, 9:30a-12 noon on the follow-

ing date: February 19, 26 and March 5,12, 19, & 26 2018.

Donations are accepted and space is limit-ed so registration is required.

Register at 1-800-442-1713

“Be the Change you want to see in the world.” ~ Gandhi

It is all fun and games at the Boyne Area Senior Center! Wii Bowling is available at the various centers and our aging community even competes against each other, They are

always looking for Team Members & they will even train you!

Concord Academy Caroling at the Boyne Area Senior Center!