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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Director’s Corner 2

Senior Center 3

In Home Services 4

Traveling Times 5

Puzzle Page 6

Jo’s Corner 7

Senior Center Café Menu 8

Fundraiser at Curries BP! 9

Popcorn & A Movie 10

Senior Center Activities 11

Senior Center Calendar 12

Nutritional News 13

March for Meals Calendar 16

2016 Health Conference 18

Senior Center fliers 19-26

Mecosta County

Senior News

The Keyhole Commission on Aging

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Marketing Group March 8th at 9:30am

Senior Center Board March 8th at 10:30am

Commission on Aging Advisory Board

March 16th at 9:00am

Monthly

March 2016

MECOSTA COUNTY

Phone: 231-972-2884

12954 80th Avenue

Mecosta, MI 49332

This newsletter can be accessed online at: www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html

Like us on Facebook: Mecostacountyseniorcenter

MARCH FOR MEALS

“FAMOUS PIE” FUNDRAISER!

This year we are proud to announce a partnership with Curries

BP Station to bring you the first annual

“Famous Pie” fundraiser:

March 18th 11:30am-12:30pm

at Curries BP Station

620 Maple Street Big Rapids, MI

This fundraiser’s

challengers are:

Jessica Slendak,

Canadian Lakes

Market Director

and Senior Center

Board Secretary

and Brenda New-

combe, Metron of

Big Rapids Direc-

tor of Community

Relations and Senior Center Board of Directors member. They

will be competing to gain your vote by way of a pie eating contest

and pie sales. These 2 individuals go all out in their support for

the Mecosta County Commission on Aging and Senior Center

and we hope you will join us for an event that is sure to be a high-

light of your day. Please see the flier on page 9 for additional

fundraising details on this day. All proceeds raised in the

“Famous Pie” sale is part of the March for Meals campaign and

go to the Senior Meals program of Mecosta County.

Come on out to Curries BP Station and show your support!

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Marilynn Vargo District 1

Jerrilynn Strong District 2

Linda Howard District 3

Raymond Steinke District 4

Art Adleman District 5

Eric O’Neil District 6

William Routley District 7

ADVISORY BOARD

Jerrilynn Strong Chair / Remus

Tom Sundquist Vice-Chair /Big Rapids

Nora Quisenberry Secretary/Barryton

Bill Routley County Commissioner

Art Adlemann Big Rapids

Glenn Norton Paris

Brenda Lambrix Morley

Shannon English

SENIOR CENTER BOARD

Louise Christiansen Chair/Chippewa

Jessica Slendak Secretary/Stanwood

Mike Dick Treasurer/Morton

Kay Jamieson Martiny

Jeanne Hanson Fork

Jean Chapin Hinton

Bob Chambers Morton

Mark Bolek Big Rapids

Brenda Newcombe Stanwood

COMMISSION ON

AGING STAFF

Cynthia Mallory Director

Shawn Sredersas Meals Coordinator

Dawn Ketchum Transport Coor.

Beth Whyte Activity Coordinator

Jennifer Clark In-Home Service Coor

Mary Lynn Birkam Outreach Worker

Karil Lewis Outreach Worker

Jo Ann Longcor Volunteer Coor.

Jamie Knopf Accountant

Jackie Hulbert Receptionist

Rick Neumann Maintenance

Sally Wolfbrandt Data Entry

Diane Bishop Homemaker Aide

Dolly Knoertzer Homemaker Aide

Sheryl Sherman Homemaker Aide

Lora Sherman Homemaker Aide

Glenda Jamison Homemaker/Respite

Nadine Perkins Homemaker/Respite

Doug Christiansen Van Driver

Mike Dean Van Driver

Carl Badder Van Driver

Kevin Haney Van Driver

Alan Garner Meal Delivery

Kim Westgate Meal Delivery

Mark Sholty Meal Delivery

George Crawford Meal Delivery

Mary Dodge Cook

Robin Bielby Cook

Robin Grant Cook

James Scalf Experience Works

John Holley Experience Works

ARE YOU STILL GETTING CALLS FROM SCAMMERS?

We have received many calls this past month regarding telephone scams. They seem to be unrelenting in their pursuit of your money and will only continue. Our last phone caller stated that she received a call from a Kevin Mason who stated he was from the Treasury Department. There are numerous accounts on the internet of a Kevin Mason conducting this scam. If you were wanted by the IRS, or any other official government agency, you would receive a letter from them and not an harassing phone call. When you receive a call, and you don’t recognize the phone number, you can always let it go to voice mail so that you are not stuck in an intimidating conversation with thieves. According to the Attorney General’s office, scammers will call you to get personal info to scam you in the following ways:

• to conduct a survey on your satisfaction after purchasing or receiving a government service;

• to protect the call recipient from becoming the victim of fraud; • to claim a shopping spree or valuable gasoline coupons in return for a

minimal processing charge to be debited directly from your bank account or a pre-paid credit card;

• to qualify for a new government program or to continue in a current government program like Medicare or Social Security;

• to claim a prize or to be eligible for a pre-approved credit card, loan, or government grant;

• to dispute the victim's failure to report for jury duty, the consequence of which is being arrested;

• to qualify for discount programs; • to promote a program or charity tied to recent news events or

tragedies; • to pay to help a loved one in a medical or legal emergency; • to pay off a (bogus) past due payday loan debt, or face threatened

legal action; • to obtain an auto warranty or lower credit card interest rates.

Please report these calls to the Attorney General’s office or at least your local Sheriff’s office so they know how prevalent these scams are in Mecosta County. Cynthia

IN LOVING MEMORY May you find comfort in knowing your thoughtful gifts have made a difference in

the lives of many area seniors. This month the Commission on Aging and Senior Center received a love gift in memory of:

GORDON WINKEL WALTER COOK

MARYLOU GILROY

Memorial Mecosta County Commission on Aging

Contributions May Be 12954 80th Avenue

Sent To: Mecosta, MI 49332

March 2016

March News From The Senior Center…

Hello Friends!

An Irish Blessing to all of you: May your troubles be

less, your blessings be more, and nothing but

happiness come through your door!

Is Spring on its way? I hope so, I don’t mind a little of

the snow and dreary days but I am always ready for

Spring! Did you know that March is the National

Meals on Wheels Association’s “March For Meals

Hunger Awareness Month.” We are planning a week

long awareness campaign, most of you will recognize it as “Celebrity Server

Week.” To kick start the campaign we will be at Currie’s BP in Big Rapids on

Friday March 18th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm having a Pie Eating Contest. We

will have special guest servers and also entertainment each day starting on

Monday March 21st thru Thursday March 24th. We hope you will join us as we

celebrate and help out our homebound seniors.

Just want to give you a reminder we will be closing at noon on Friday March

25th in observation of Good Friday! We will only be having our EnhanceFitness®

class and Line Dance class on that day.

There is a registration form for the Health Conference inside this newsletter, it is a

wonderful day filled with tons of information. I do hope you will come join us!

There is so much going on and I have only touched on a few things, so please

read your Keyhole cover to cover! We wouldn’t want you to miss out on a

great opportunity to enrich your lives. I am inviting all of you to come out to the

Senior Center, have some lunch and share some laughs. Hope to see you soon!

~Beth~

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In Home Services Highlights - January 2016

New Outreach Referrals 8.00 Outreach Hours 95.25

Homemaker Aide Clients 100.00 Homemaker Aide Hours 378.75

Homemaker/Respite Clients 2.00 Homemaker/Respite Hours 10.50

Respite Clients 4.00 Respite Hours 56.00

- Jennifer

the nearest hospital, grocery store, senior center or pizza delivery? As we get older we’ll be less and less inclined to take longer trips and our definition of longer trips will get shorter and shorter. Don’t assume you will be able to drive forever. You may have to rely on public transportation, family or friends to get you where you need to go. Make sure that wherever you choose to live has the things you need to live a full, rich and healthy life so that you're not discouraged from utilizing them.

Does your current home allow you to have a social life and companionship? Aging in place sounds warm and fuzzy if you have a good support system of friends and neighbors but for some it can lead to a feeling of isola-tion.

How close are you to potential caregivers? If you think that you may have to rely on your children to assist in caregiving one day, then you should be close to them. Remote caregiving is difficult, if not impossible when children are working and raising their own children from far away. Moving out of the big city and heading north to the country to retire sounded like a great idea until you have a health crisis and are on your way to the ER.

There are many options to choose from, the trick is being open to new possibilities. Aging in place with a little bit of help (Meals on Wheels, in home help with cleaning or personal care, medical transportation, etc.) might be the way to go. Or checking into alternative options like apartment or condo living, adult foster care homes, assisted living in our area or moving closer to family and support. What worked for you at age 65 may not work for you at age 85.

Retirement living should be a joy. With thoughtful planning about where you will live, your home can also contribute to the joy of your retirement living and you can avoid it turning into a burden as you age.

In Home Services

March 2016

Aging in Place The choice many seniors are facing is to “age in place,” that is, remain in your home among familiar surroundings; or would it be better to move into an en-vironment that provides the ongoing resources and services you need to live a happy, secure and fulfilling life.

Every person and situation is unique but here are some things to consider when deciding if aging in place is right for you:

How accessible will your current home be as you lose mobility? Having that home on the lake with the beau-tiful views seemed like a great idea but climbing the flight of stairs to get to your front door while using a walker can be quite a challenge. A single story home or apartment with an elevator might make it easier to come and go as you please.

How much maintenance does your home need? Many seniors mow their own lawn and plow their own snow all winter. At some point though the yard may become a burden instead of a joy. Plan ahead and consider whether or not you can hire someone to as-sist you or consider other options like apartment or condo living.

How much house and stuff do you really need? Are you still living in the home you raised your children in? Downsizing may be a good option. A larger home means extra cleaning, extra furniture, extra utilities, extra repairs and extra stuff. If you’re storing heir-looms for the children, then give them to the children. Have a frank discussion with them about your plans and what heirlooms they actually want. Take a good look around your home to determine the things you use and what’s most important to hold on to. How close is your home to key facilities? How far is

March 2016

Traveling Times By Dawn

Check out our fliers. Call today for one or visit our website

www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html

Traveling Facts

January 2016

Volunteer Drivers

Out of county: 4,203 In county: 2373

Total Volunteer Hours: 388

Van Data Medical: 4803 SOAR: 722

April 2 through April 11th 2016

Biloxi / New Orleans

•One night in Nashville, TN. •Two nights in Biloxi, MS. •Two nights in Memphis, TN. •One night stay at the Historic

Galt House in Louisville, KY. •Three nights accommodations at

the Wyndham French Quarter in New Orleans.

•City tour of Biloxi including the Jefferson Davis Home and Li-brary.

•A shrimp boat tour followed by a shrimp boil.

•A horse drawn carriage tour of the French Quarter in New Or-leans.

•Tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland.

•Tour of Mardi Gras World. •Tour and lunch at the Oak Alley

Plantation. •A Jazz brunch cruise aboard the

Steamboat Nanchez. •City Tour of New Orleans. •A demonstration and dinner at

the New Orleans School of Cooking.

•Free time to enjoy the French Quarter Festival.

•18 Meals Included.

Extended trips

for 2016

with Your Host

Ed Crouch

Springtime in Branson.

May 16th through the 20th 2016

Two nights accommodations at the

Drury Hotel in St Louis Mo.

Two nights accommodations at the

Hilton at Branson Landing.

Admission to several shows, such

as Doug Gabriel, Presley’s, Brett

Family Singers along with Shoji

Tabuchi, and the number one hits of

the 50’s and 60’s.

Many other attractions to see and

do on this trip.

Cape Cod & Island

June 11 through the 18th 2016

•Five nights at the Red Jacket

Beach Resort.

•Two nights stay at Cape Cod.

•Guided tour of Hyannis.

•Guided tour of Plymouth.

•Admission to the Sandwich Glass

Museum.

•Visit to Flax Pond Cranberry

Farm.

•Round trip ferry to Martha’s Vine-

yard along with a tour of the

Garden.

• Tour of Chatham to Province-

town.

•Whale Watch Cruise in Province-

town.

• Guided tour of Nantucket.

Casino Trips April 15th June 17th August 12th October 14th

In order to insure your seat for the casino trip you must pay in full at

the time of signing up.

Buffalo Round Up

September 24 through Oct 3

2016 Overnight accommodations in Madison, WI, Sioux Falls South Dakota, Austin Minnesota, and

Milwaukee WI.

•5 Nights accommodations at the Best Western Ramkota in Rapid City.

•Tour of the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD.

•Tour of the Black Hills Gold Museum in Rapid City, SD.

•A roundtrip excursion on the 1880 Train through Black Hills.

•Admission to Bear Country Wild Life Park.

•Free time in Deadwood, SD

•Scenic Drive through Spearfish Canyon

•Free time in Sturgis, SD

•Scenic Drive through Bear Butte State Park.

•South Dakota Air and Space Museum

•The Buffalo Roundup.

•Also featuring Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and the Badlands National Park.

The Keyhole

1. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an ______ a day keeps everyone away. 2. A man's got to do what a ______ got to do. 3. Creditors have better ________than debtors. 4. A clock will run without ________ it. 5. Better a _______earned than ten inherited. 6. Concealed knowledge is _______treasure. 7. He who holds the ladder is as _____ as the thief. 8. It's easier to go down than ___. 9. Lend your money and ______ your friend. 10. ______ is a hard nut to crack.

Puzzle Page Answers

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Jo’s Corner

March

Volunteer and Staff Birthdays Julie H 1st Colleen K 2nd Joanne T 3rd Caryl G 5th Jeanne H 8th Lisa B 9th Irene S 10th Janice H 13th Linda P 13th Michael C 14th Helen M 14th Mike U 17th Charisse D 18th

Ron K 20th Robert H 21th Louise C 22th Terri HR 25th Lois L 25th Sandra K 26th

James B 27th Geraldine C 31st Gregory W 31st

May there always be work for your hands to do.

May your purse always hold a coin or two.

May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane.

May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near you.

And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face.

And rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Irish Blessings

Valuable is the work you do! Outstanding is how you always come through! Loyal, sincere, and full of good cheer! Untiring in your efforts throughout the year! Notable are the contributions you make! Trustworthy in every project you take! Eager to reach your every goal! Effective in the way you fulfill your role! Ready with a smile like a shining star! Special and wonderful that’s what you are!

SAVE the DATE!

April 21, 2016

Volunteer Recognition Dinner

COME LET US

CELEBRATE YOU!

Who would like to volunteer?

Call Jo Ann at 231-972-2884 today!

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Red Potatoes

Green Beans

Cake

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Italian Vegetables

Tossed Salad

Peaches

3 Beef Tips/Noodles

Cauliflower

Mixed Vegetables

Plums

4 Lemon Pepper Cod

Baked Potato

Broccoli

Fresh Fruit

7 Baked Chicken Sandwich

Tater Tots

Vegetables Medley

Fresh Fruit

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Swiss Chicken

Rice

California Vegetables

Fruit Crisp

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Roasted Pork

Creamy Potatoes

Carrots

Diced Apples

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Spaghetti

Italian Vegetables

Tossed Salad

Pears

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Cheese Quiche

Waffle Sticks

Spinach

Fruit Juice

14 Turkey AlaKing

Rice

Far East Vegetables

Fresh Fruit

15 Swedish Meatballs

Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

Corn

Fruity Cobbler

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Chicken Divan

Sweet Potato

Peas

Apricots

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Chili

Baked Potato Bar

Yellow Beans

Diced Apples

18

Baked Fish

Potato Fries

Cole Slaw

Fresh Fruit

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Pork Chop

Scalloped Potatoes

California Vegetables

Ice Cream Sundae

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Meatloaf

Baked Potato

Broccoli

Cookies

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Herbed Chicken Breast

Rice Pilaf

Asparagus

Cheese Cake

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Oriental Vegetables

Mandarin Oranges

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Popcorn & A Movie

Tuesday March 8th (will start popcorn & candy sales 12:30 pm)

“My All American”

The 2nd Tuesday of each month join us for snacks a movie!

For more information call (231)972-2884

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Mecosta Senior Center Facts For March 2016

Senior Center Visits for January 2016

Registered for lunch 395

Registered for activities 568

Registered for COA service 26 Registered Volunteers 301

Total Registered Visits 963

Good Job Everyone!

Red Hat Society

March 9, 2016

Meet at the Mecosta County Senior Center

at 10 am.

Bring a snack, bring a friend!

For more info call Joyce at (231)867-3724

Medicare Assistance

Turning 65? Do you have questions about

Medicare? Prescription Drug Coverage?

Medicare balance billing? For any Medicare

questions, we have trained Medicare

Assistance at the Mecosta Senior

Center & Spectrum Health of Big Rapids

If you need assistance, please call

(231)972-2884 for an appointment

If you have items you would like to put in the Country Boutique on consignment, Kay & Nanette would be happy to help you on

Wednesday mornings. Just give them a call at (231)972-2884 before arriving.

Country Boutique News..

Greeting cards are now on sale for these special occasions :

•Birthday •Thinking of You •Anniversary •Sympathy •Get Well •Wedding •Thank You •Baby •Baptism •Christening •Retirement •New Home •Secret Pal •Congratulations •Encouragement •Good Bye •Welcome Back •St. Patrick’s Day •Easter

Check out our large selection of gift bags with matching tags, and quality handmade items.

*Just a reminder for those

who donate cards, we

need the whole card for

recycling! Thank you!

Thank you for your support, we really

appreciate your business!

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March 2016 Senior Center PULL OUT & PIN UP SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

1 8:30 am Tai Chi 9:30 am Beginner Line Dance 10 am Card Recycling 11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 am February Birthday Celebration with Metron 12:30 pm Chair Line Dance 12:45 pm Euchre 1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class

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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advance Line Dance 12:45 pm Bridge

8 8:30 am Tai Chi 9:30 am Beginner Line Dance 10 am Card Recycling 11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Popcorn & A Movie 1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class

13 Daylight Saving Time Begins

14 8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advance Line Dance 12:45 pm Bridge

15 8:30 am Tai Chi 9:30 am Beginner Line Dance 10 am Card Recycling 11 am Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks 12:30 pm Chair Line Dance 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Craft 1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class

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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advance Line Dance


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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advance Line Dance 12:45 pm Bridge


Daily Activities EXERCISE Enhance Fitness: *8 am Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays Tai Chi: 8:30 am Tuesdays Arthritis Exercises: 1:30 pm Tuesdays 1:30 pm Fridays

DANCE INSTRUCTION Beginning Line Dance: 9:30 am Tuesdays Advanced Line Dance: 9:30 am Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays Chair Line Dance: 12:30 pm Tuesdays CARD GAMES Bridge Lessons: 9:30 am Mondays Bridge: 12:45 pm Mondays Euchre: 12:45 pm Tuesdays Wednesdays, & Fridays Pinochle: 1:00 pm Thursdays

OTHER ACTIVITIES Bingo 1 pm Every Friday Greeting Card Recycling: 10 am Tuesdays & Fridays Painting Group: 1:00 pm Thursdays Readers Theatre: 10 am Fridays Scrabble: 1:00 pm Thursdays Massage Therapy: Call Judy for appointment

Monthly Support Groups & Clinics

*Blind & Visually Impaired - on hiatus until March

Miracle Ear -3rd Thursday Beltone - 1st Friday Medicare/Medicaid Assistance: call for appt. SH Big Rapids Home Care Blood

Pressure Checks-Every Friday

Jenni Lynn’s Home Services- Foot Clinic 3rd Thursday *Please call (231)972-2884

to make an appointment Rite Aid Blood Pressure Checks 11 am Every Tuesday *New Winter Schedule

March 2016

BARRYTON MEAL SITE

Barryton Senior Building 71 Northern Ave., Barryton, Michigan 49305

989-382-7244

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!!!

Open: Mondays & Tuesdays 11:00AM-1:00PM For Reservations: call the COA at 231-972-2884 Lunch Served: 12:00PM Cost: Persons age 60+ suggested donation is $2.00

Persons under age 60 cost is $5.00.

BINGO IS PLAYED BEFORE LUNCH

Monday, March 7th- 12:00PM

Come celebrate this month’s Birthdays, with cake supplied by Metron of Big Rapids.

Monday, March 21st - 12:00PM

Dollar Daze: What a meal DEAL, get a full meal for just a buck ($1.00).

MEALS COUNT

January

Home Delivered Meals: Meals Served.................................... 3146

Seniors Served.................................. 154

Delivery Volunteer Miles................. 1148 Site Congregate Meals: Meals Served.................................... 540

ATTENTION:

The Mystery/Dinner previously scheduled for March 18th has been

POSTPONED and will be rescheduled to a later date!

MARCH FOR MEALS

DINNER/DANCE

Friday April 1, 2016

5:00-6:00pm Dinner 6:00-8:00 pm Music & Dancing

Come enjoy an evening of good food, fun and fellowship!

GOURMET MENU: Prime Rib

Twice Baked Potato Field Green Salad Vegetable Medley Oven Fresh Rolls Delicious Dessert

Live music for your listening or dancing

enjoyment!

WIN one of the raffles!

We must have a minimum of 50 people pre-registered for event to take place, so please

RSVP TODAY by calling 231-972-2884

$15.00 per person

$25.00 per couple

This is a March for Meals event all proceeds go to the Meals on Wheels

March 2016

MARCH FOR MEALS

March is national “Hunger Awareness”

YOU can help so “No Senior Goes Hungry”

come support the Mecosta County Senior Meals!

PIE SALE PRE-ORDERS ALL MONTH

PIE PICKUP THURSDAY, MARCH 24th

Monday, March 21st – with Community Champion Entertainer!

DOLLAR DAY!!!

Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes, California Vegetables, Ice Cream Sundaes.

Special Celebrity Servers will be delivering meals!

Tuesday, March 22nd – with Community Champion Entertainers!

VOLUNTEER DAY!!!

Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Broccoli, Cookies


Wednesday, March 23rd – Community Champions, “Mark & Mark”!

SPONSOR A SENIOR MEAL DAY!

Herbed Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Asparagus, Cheese Cake


Thursday, March 24th – Community Champion “Andrew Kapenowski”!

BUY A PIE DAY!

Hot Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Carrots, Jello Cake


FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST – “MARCH for MEALS” DINNER/DANCE

An evening of good food, fun, friends!

Buy your tickets NOW: $15.00 per person OR $25.00 per couple

Prime Rib, Twice Baked Potato, Vegetable Medley, Garden Salad, Roll, Dessert

March 2016

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 12:45 pm Euchre

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1 pm Scrabble Paint Group Pinochle

4 8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling & Reader’s Theatre 11 am Spectrum Health BRHC Blood Pressure Checks Beltone Hearing 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo 1:30 pm Arthritis Movement

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9 8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Red Hat Society 12:45 pm Euchre

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11 8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling & Reader’s Theatre 11 am Spectrum Health BRHC Blood Pressure Checks 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo with The Laurels of MP 1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class

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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 12:45 pm Euchre

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10 am Jenni Lynn’s Foot Clinic (by appointment only) 11 am Miracle Ear (by appointment) Music with Tinker’s Folly 12:30 pm Identity Theft Presentation 1 pm Scrabble Paint Group Pinochle

18 8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 10 am Card Recycling & Reader’s Theatre 11 am Spectrum Health BRHC Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 am Pie Eating Contest at Currie’s 12:45 pm Euchre 1 pm Bingo 1:30 pm Arthritis Movement Class

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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 11 am Music with Mark & Mark 12:45 pm Euchre

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11 am Music with Andrew Kapenowski 1 pm Scrabble Paint Group Pinochle

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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing

CLOSED AT NOON

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8 am EnhanceFitness® 9:30 am Advanced Line Dancing 11 am Music with Mark & Mark 12:45 pm Euchre

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March 2016 Senior Center Activity Calendar

The Keyhole

12th Annual Healthy Choices Conference April 28, 2016 - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mecosta County Senior Center

Find Your Healing

Presenters

Mary Loesch, International TaiChi Instructor

Mary Ann Wernette, Proprietor, Hometown Health Foods

Mary Bechaz, Dr. of Naturopathy and Natural Health Consultant

Julie Norton, Certified Naturopath, Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor Proprietor, The Herb Shoppe

James Clark, Miracle Ear

Guest Speaker

Bob Huttinga, Certified Physician Assistant, Natural Health Practitioner

The Healing Center, Bob & Barb Huttinga, Proprietors

Name ______________________________________________ Phone _____________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Email Address _______________________________

____ 1st time ____ Bringing a friend For more information contact Beth Whyte at 231-972-2884

Enclose $5.00 conference fee Mail Payment to:

Mecosta County Senior Center 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta, MI 49332

Attn: Health Conference

Your body is beautifully equipped with natural self-repair mechanisms that are under the

influence of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that originate in your mind

- Lissa Rankin

Reduce Stress Create Relaxation Healthy Food Proper Exercise Sufficient Rest

Positive Thoughts, Images, & Attitudes

The Keyhole

Needed…

The Country Boutique is in need of items to sell. We are looking for antique jewelry,

glassware, handmade items…

If you or someone you know would like to sell or donate some of these items in our gift shop

we would love to talk with you!

Please call Beth or Kay at (231)972-2884

We are also in desperate need of the Following used cards:

DAUGHTER GRANDDAUGHTER DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

SON SON-IN-LAW GRANDSON

Please spread the word!!

March 2016

It’s Keyhole Renewal Time

If you have the internet, you can get the

Keyhole at www.co.mecosta.mi.us/seniorservices.html

Back issues are also available on-line

If you attend the Senior Center on a regular basis, you can pick up a keyhole instead of receiving it by mail. Just let us

know your preference below.

If you do not have access to the internet, or do not come into the Senior Center, you can still get the Keyhole mailed to you by com-pleting the information below and returning it by March 31st, 2016

to:

Mecosta County Commission on Aging/Keyhole 12954 80th Avenue Mecosta, MI 49332

Please check one:

[ ] Take me off of your mailing list, I will get it on-line or at the Senior Center.

[ ] Continue mailing the keyhole to me. My current information is:

______________________________________________________________________

Name Date of Birth

______________________________________________________________________

Address

__________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip

The Keyhole

Tinkers Folly Will be at the

Mecosta County Senior Center

Thursday March 17, 2016

At 11 am

Come enjoy the music & stay

for lunch!

These entertainers can be obtained through the Wheatland Music Organization

Call (989) 967-8879 for more information

Mark & Mark

Will be at the Mecosta County Senior Center

Wednesday March 23, 2016 At 11:30 am

Come enjoy the music & stay for lunch!

These entertainers can be obtained through the Wheatland Music Organization

Call (989) 967-8879 for more information

March 2016

Want to Travel…..

But don’t want to drive?

Travel with us!

Senior Center Travel Itinerary:

April 2nd-11th Biloxi/New Orleans

April 15th Little River Casino

May 5th-8th Kentucky Derby

May 16th-20th Springtime in Branson

June 11th-18th Cape Cod & Islands

June 17th Little River Casino

August 12th Little River Casino

October 14th Little River Casino

If you haven’t seen a flyer or you want more information Please contact Dawn at (231)972-2884

The Keyhole

We will be

CLOSED

March 25th

At Noon

In observation

of

The Keyhole

Play Euchre?

We are looking for players to

come join us on

Tuesdays Wednesdays & Fridays

at 12:45 pm

At the Mecosta County

Senior Center

March 2016

Can you afford all the food you need?

If not, Mid Michigan Community Action can help. Food assistance is available for seniors ages 60 and over, who meet income guidelines.

Once per month each eligible person receives a box of food with essentials like cheese, juice, canned goods, powdered milk and more.

Items vary per month. Don’t wait to ask for help!

Contact Mid Michigan Community Action’s Mecosta County office at 231-660-0271 or by email at [email protected]

Address:

Mid Michigan Community Action Mecosta County Office 14330 Northland Drive Big Rapids, MI 49307

NOTICE: March 2016

Monthly CSFP distributions and March 2016 quarterly TEFAP distributions

MECOSTA COUNTY

Mid-Michigan Community Action’s Commodity Food Distributions for

Mecosta County will be held on the following dates:

March 2nd Wednesday - Resurrection Life Church from 10:00 am - 11 pm

Parkview Village from 1 pm - 1:30 pm

Monthly and quarterly distributions

March 11th Friday - Remus Wheatland Township Hall from 10 am- 11 am

Monthly and quarterly distributions

If you are unable to make a pick-up date, please call 231-660-0271 to arrange pick-up.

The Keyhole

PIE SALE

Thursday, March 24th Mecosta Senior Center

12954 80th Ave., Mecosta

Pick-up by 4:00pm

FRESHLY BAKED PIES

APPLE or CHERRY

Fresh for the Holiday!

Pre-order by calling

231-972-2884

Proceeds go to “March for Meals” fundraiser

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