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MAY 2019

MORTON COUNTY NEWS

May Menu 1

Contributors 2

With Special Thanks 2

Things to Do….. 3

Nurse’s Schedule 4

May Activities 5

County Site News 6

Morton County Council on Aging is an approved United Way Agency.

The Mandan Golden Age Advisory Committee has scheduled the annual Club Memorial Service for Sunday, May 5th, at 7:00 p.m. The service will take place at the Mandan Senior Center, 301 15th Street NW.

A candle lighting ceremony will be held for the departed Club Members. First Lutheran Church will oversee the service. Family and friends are invited to attend this service.

The Memorial Service includes the club members who departed April 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.

2019 MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULED

Bauer, Katherine

Bender, Francis

Berger, Celeste

Braxmeyer, William

Chyles, Richard

Coyle, Anna

Dauenhauer, Eugene

Delzer, Lorraine

Diehl, Frieda

Dockter, Mary

Doll, Lois

Geiger, Kathryn

Hagel, Hazel

Hartman, Marge

Mandan Golden Age Club Members celebrate Older Americans Month with a FREE piece of pie and ice cream. Show your membership card on May 21st, to receive your free slice of pie as you celebrate Older Americans Month.

Pie will be served from 2-3 or until it is gone.

Hatzenbihler, Ralph

Haugen, Corrine

Haupt, Frank

Jordan, Jean

Kautzman, Patricia

Leintz, Adam

Lohstreter, Kenneth

Morris, Clarence

Ost, Charlene

Riske, Henry

Schatz, Elsie

Schmidt, Ann

Schnabel, Lorrie

Vanous, Helen

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. SOUTHERN SOCIAL

Mandan Golden Age Club will be hosting a first annual Southern Social on Thursday, May 9th, at 6:30 p.m. Wear your favorite hat and enjoy some southern dessert and beverages while enjoying entertainment by Alice Delzer.

Anyone interested in attending the Social should RSVP by Friday, May 3rd.

Everyone welcome to attend. Free will offering.

Mandan Golden Age Club Election Results

Election of officers to the Mandan Golden Age Club Board of Directors was held at the monthly Business Meeting/Birthday Party on March 27th. The following people were elected to serve a two year term:

Vice President: Fred Hellman Treasurer: Anna Anderson Members-at-Large: Diane Doll, Arlene Kleinjan, and Joe Schatz

Other members of the Mandan Golden Age Club Board of Directors are President: Norma Lundstrom; Treasurer: Dorothy Berreth; Members-at-Large: Gerald Morman, Lori French, Al Schatz and Roger Monson.

Older Americans Act federal regulations require individuals age 60 and older to complete an annual registration in order to participate in the Congregate Meal Program, or a semi-annual registrations to participate in the Home Delivered Meals Program. Individuals are notified when their registrations need to be updated.

MAY

1 Spaghetti Salad w/Dressing Buttered Corn Fruit Salad Or Salad Bar

2 Polish Sausage Mashed Potatoes Sauerkraut Mandarin Oranges Pie Or Salad Bar

3 Cinco de Mayo Taco Salad Garlic Toast Chilled Pineapple Dessert Or Salad Bar

6 Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Malibu Blend Veg. Chilled Apricots Or Salad Bar

7 Salisbury Steak Roasted Potatoes Garden Blend Vegetables Apple Crisp Or Salad Bar

8 Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Pilaf Caribbean Blend Veg. Chilled Fruit Cocktail Rice Krispy Bar Or Salad Bar

9 Cabbage Roll Baked Potatoes/Sr. Cream Country Trio Vegetables Chilled Pears Or Salad Bar

10 Chili Crackers Creamy Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Caramel Roll Or Salad Bar

13 Swedish Meatballs Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas & Onion Pearls Chilled Peaches Or Salad Bar

14 Bingo Before Lunch Honey Baked Chicken Hash Browns Broccoli Normandy Chilled Pears Or Salad Bar

15 Turkey Dressing Cauliflower w/Cheese Chilled Tropical Fruit Or Salad Bar

16 Beef Stroganoff Buttered Noodles Broccoli Fresh Fruit Pie Or Salad Bar

17 Swiss Steak Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Carrots Spiced Apple Rings Or Salad Bar

20 Creamed Chicken Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Buttered Corn Peaches & Cream Or Salad Bar

21 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Normandy Cherry Cobbler Or Salad Bar

22 BBQ Ribs Knoephla & Kraut Green Beans Fruit Salad Or Salad Bar

23 Hot Beef Sandwich Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Key West Blend Veg. Applesauce Cookie Or Salad Bar

24 California Burger Tator Tots Mixed Vegetables Fruit in Gelatin Cake Or Salad Bar

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Holiday

28 Bingo Before Lunch Crispy Chicken Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Chuck Wagon Corn Dark Sweet Cherries Or Salad Bar

29 Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Baby Carrots Chilled Peaches Pudding w/Topping Or Salad Bar

30 Meatloaf or Liver & Onions* Baked Potato/Sour Cream Green Beans White Cake/Strawberries *In order to get Liver & Onions you must call in at least one day in advance.

31 Lasagna Salad w/Dressing Garlic Toast Cheesecake w/Berries Or Salad Bar

Suggested Contributions

$3.75/congregate meal $3.90/home-delivered meal

EBT/SNAP accepted

The meal price for those under 60 is $10.00.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

For Meal Reservations please call 663-6528. Call at least one day in advance. Lunch Served from 11:30 a.m.— 12:15 p.m.

Menu Items subject to change based on availability.

Bingo before lunch & Salad Bar at the Mandan Senior

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WITH SPECIAL THANKS

Bismarck 751-3050 Minot 857-8045 Dickinson 456-7387

Helping seniors who are at risk for nursing home care to remain living independently in their homes.

It’s the care you want for the people you love.

Our individual units designed for senior living. Life can be exciting and creative at any age. Within a viable environment it can be reinforced, supported and nourished to create the most fulfilling lifestyle possible.

701-663-7494 www.libertyheightshousing.com

Our individual units designed for senior living. Life can be exciting and creative at any age. Within a viable environment it can be reinforced, supported and nourished to create the most fulfilling lifestyle possible.

701-663-7494 www.libertyheightshousing.com

Volunteers needed to deliver meals to the elderly

homebound.

Contact Kayla at 663-6528 if you are able to help out.

Morton County Council on Aging –Mandan

We would like to recognize the following volunteers this month and thank them for all they do for the Mandan Golden Age Club and the Morton County Council on Aging. Dorothy Berreth, Al Schatz, Lori French and Gerald Morman for helping out with the Mandan Golden Age Club election;

Gwen Brady for donating weights for the Bone Builder exercise group;

Mandan Dairy Queen for offering a great deal on gift cards for the volunteers attending the Volunteer Appreciation dinner;

Bob French, Norma Lundstrom, Jay Lundstrom, Jacob Lundstrom, Luella Doll and Adaline Messer for volunteering to help with the March Breakfast;

Mandan Eagles Club & Mandan Moose Club for providing free meals for senior citizens;

To our many volunteers who assister our programs during the month of APRIL!

THANK YOU TO THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE MANDAN GOLDEN AGE CLUB $ 66.85 From First Lutheran Church for the Home Delivered Meal Program $ 100.00 From Mike and Candace Hanson for Home Delivered Meal Program $ 100.00 From Women of the Moose for Home Delivered Meal Program $ 100.00 From Al Schatz for Home Delivered Meal Program $ 100.00 From Whitney Nottestad for Home Delivered Meal Program $ 100.00 From Geo-Katz Lawn Service for Home Delivered Meal Program $ 100.00 From Anonymous Donor for Maintenance Fund $5,000.00 From Anonymous Donor for patio and awning project

We appreciate the many donations we have received.

If you would like to make a donation, please send it to:

Mandan Golden Age Club 301 15th Street NW Mandan, ND 58554

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Nails Get your nails done on May 8th, from 10-2 p.m. at no charge. Sign-up in the office.

Rib night at the Senior Center. Ribs with sides will be served Tuesday, May 28th, at 4:30 p.m. Ribs will be available to seniors age 60 and older for a suggested contribution of $3.75 . Individuals under the age of 60 will be charged $10.00.

The meal will include sides, milk, coffee and dessert. Please make your reservation prior to the meal by calling 663-6528 or stopping by the office.

May 9th @ 12 noon: A representative, from

AARP, will give a presentation on

prescription drugs (prices, programs

available, etc.)

May 23rd @ 12 noon: Eunice Meidinger,

Regional Coordinator from Senior Medicare Patrol, will be giving a presentation on “Fraud

Alert”.

A Better Choices, Better Health®

Sanford Health is offering a new prescription on life— a customized workshop just for you. We know living with chronic health conditions keeps you from doing things in life that you love. Better Choices, Better Health® workshop will help you manage your health in a way that helps you get life back to the way it should be.

Workshop topics include:

Relaxation Skills Managing symptoms and difficult emotions Improving Communications Effective Problem Solving Weekly goal setting Making decisions Preventing falls and improving balance Getting a good night’s sleep Weight Management And much more

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Burleigh County Senior Center

“The Gift”

Leaving a Legacy That Outlives Your Life By Bob Upgren

Plus… FREE Health Screenings. Mandan Golden Age Club will provide free transportation for anyone wishing to attend. Please sign-up in office by May 1st.. Lunch at the Bismarck senior center is a suggested contribution of $4.00.

Better Choices, Better Health® six –week workshop will be offered at the Mandan

Senior Center.

Wednesdays, May 1 –June 6 9-11:30 a.m.

Call Linae at 701-323-2911 for more info.

Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 3rd @ 11:00 am. Taco salad and chips/salsa served for lunch.

There will be an opportunity to break the piñata. A prize will be awarded to the individual who breaks the piñata.

Mandan Middle School Show Choir will be at the Senior Center on Thursday, May 25th, at 10:30 a.m. to perform their Spring Show.

Mandan Golden Age Club will provide free transportation for anyone wishing to attend. Please sign-up in office by May 23rd.

MORTON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING NURSE SCHEDULE—MANDAN

May 1 8-11:30 a.m. foot care by appointment 11-11:30 a.m. blood pressure check 8 8-11:30 a.m. foot care by appointment 11-11:30 a.m. blood pressure check 15 8-11:30 a.m. foot care by appointment 11-11:30 a.m. blood pressure check 22 8-11:30 a.m. foot care by appointment 11-11:30 a.m. blood pressure check 29 8-11:30 a.m. foot care by appointment 11-11:30 a.m. blood pressure check Fasting blood sugar by appointment.

Morton County Council on Aging Staff

DIRECTOR Debbie Lafferty, LSW

FINANCE OFFICER Penelope Heinze

NUTRITION COORDINATOR Kayla Benz, LSW

DATA ENTRY/OFFICE MANAGER

Ashley DeCoteau

SITE I MANAGER Gloria Senger

SITE II MANAGER Teri Roll

KITCHEN STAFF Tonya Schmidt

Kathy Krein Teri Roll

Linda Rennich Becky Smith

COUNTY SITE MANAGERS Center-Tricia Albers

Flasher-Lanette Meyer Glen Ullin-Jamie Hochhalter

Hebron-Indra Corey New Salem-Mark Johnston

Mandan Golden Age Club Board of Directors

PRESIDENT Norma Lundstrom

VICE PRESIDENT Fred Hellman

TREASURER Dorothy Berreth

SECRETARY Anna Anderson

MEMBERS-AT-Large Joe Schatz Al Schatz

Arlene Kleinjan Diane Doll

Roger Monson Laurie French

Gerald Morman

Discrimination Policy

Morton County Council on Aging assures that if otherwise eligible, no person shall on the ground of race, color, national origin or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied of, or be subjected to discrimination.

Any person otherwise eligible who feels he or she has been denied service or excluded from participation for reason of race, color national origin or handicap should contact the following person:

Debbie Lafferty, Director Debbie.mgas@midconetwork.com Phone: 1-701-663-6528 FAX:1-701-663-6171 301 15th Street NW, PO Box 267 Mandan, ND 58554

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Check out the Fitness Room. The fitness room is equipped with a treadmill and stationary bike. A Bone Builder Class is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m.

Health Maintenance is available at LIBRARY SQUARE.

May 16 1:00—3:00 p.m.

Call 663-6528 to set up an appointment.

Health Maintenance is offered at Library Square every other month.

Morton County Council on Aging

Center-LaVonne Stenberg

Flasher-Chris Zeller Glen Ullin-Betty DelaBarre

Hebron-Pat Mischel Mandan-Norma Lundstrom New Salem-Rolland Larson

Mandan Golden Age Advisory Committee

Anna Anderson Carol Barahona Connie Burckhardt Fred Hellman Norma Lundstrom Joe Schatz Adaline Messer Carol Schatz Jim Kitzmann Connie Herrud Mandan Golden Age Club Employees

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR Billie Yantzer

MAINTENANCE MANAGER Jim Duttenhefer

$1.00 A MONTH CLUB

MAY ACTIVITIES

Every month a completed activity card is drawn at the Business Meeting/Birthday Party. Anna Anderson submitted her completed activity card and was present when her card was drawn at the March Business Meeting/Birthday Party.

Congratulations Anna!

1 Nurse 8-11:30 a.m. Ft. Care by appt. 11-11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 12:30 p.m. Card Party

2 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

3 11 a.m. Cinco de Mayo 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

6 12:30 p.m. Wii Bowling 1:30 p.m. Movie

7 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:30 p.m. Card Bingo

8 Nurse 8-11:30 a.m. Ft. Care by appt. 11-11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 9 a.m. Recycled Cards 10-2 May Manicures 12:30 p.m. Card Party

9 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:00 Lunch & Learn AARP– Prescriptions 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO 6:30 p.m. Southern Social

10 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

13 9 a.m. Color Easter Eggs 12:30 p.m. Wii Bowling 1 p.m. Crafts w/Friends

14 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:30 pm Card Bingo 4:00 p.m. Seniors Eat-Out Texas Roadhouse

15 Nurse 8-11:30 a.m. Ft. Care by appt. 11-11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 12:30 p.m. Card Party

16 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

17 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

20 12:30 p.m. Wii Bowling 1:30 p.m. Movie 2:00 p.m. MGAC Board Meeting

21 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:30 p.m. Card Bingo 2:00 p.m. Pie & Ice Cream 2:00 p.m. Legal Services

22 Nurse 8-11:30 a.m. Ft. Care by appt. 11-11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 12:30 p.m. Card Party

23 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:00 Lunch & Learn “Fraud Alert” 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

24 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

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Memorial Day Closed

28 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:30 p.m. Card Bingo 4:30-5:30 Rib Nite

29 Nurse 8-11:30 a.m. Ft. Care by appt. 11-11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 1:00 p.m. Birthday Party/ Business Meeting

30 10:00 a.m. Bone Builders 12:00 Lunch & Learn 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

31 12:45 Progressive BINGO 1 p.m. BINGO

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

March’s winner of the $1.00/month drawing is Connie Burckhardt? Congratulations Connie!

Your dollars assist in so many areas at the Senior Center: maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, snow removal, and maintenance and upkeep of the inside of the center.

Please see Gloria at Site I or Teri at Site II with your contributions.

If you have made a contribution to Mandan Golden Age Club’s Building Fund, your name will be placed in the drawing for a door prize; drawing is held at the monthly Business Meeting/Birthday Party held the last Wednesday of each month.

MAY COUNTY SITE SCHEDULES

GLEN ULLIN Cook/Site Manager 348-3838 Jamie Hochhalter

Congregate Meal— 12 Noon HDM—11:30 a.m.

9 Custer Health Nurse –Foot Care 12:30-1:30 pm 14 Business Meeting & Birthday Party-1pm 21 Community BINGO-1:00 pm

HEBRON Site Manager 878-4457 Indra Corey

Congregate Meal—11:30 a.m. HDM—11:30 a.m.

8 Bus to Bismarck—8:30 am $9.00 15 Bus to Dickinson—9:30 am $9.00 22 Bus to Bismarck—8:30 am $9.00

9 Custer Health Nurse –Foot Care 8:30-11:30 am 10 Business Meeting-1:00 pm; Board Mtg.-2:00 pm 24 Birthday Party-2:00 pm

NEW SALEM Cook/Site Manager 843-8030 Mark Johnston

Congregate Meal—12 Noon HDM—11:30 a.m.

7 Bus to Bismarck—8:15 am $8 roundtrip 14 Bus to Bismarck—8:15 am $6 one-way 21 Bus to Bismarck—8:15 am 28 Bus to Bismarck—8:15 am 14 Custer Health Nurse–Foot Care 8:45– 10:15 a.m. 21 Custer Health Nurse–Foot Care 8:45-10:15 a.m. By appointment—Please Call Mark 10 Club Meeting—2:00 pm 24 Club Meeting-2:00 pm

FLASHER Cook/Site Manager 597-3358 Lanette Meyer

Congregate Meal—11:45 a.m. HDM—11:15 a.m.

21 Custer Health Nurse - 12:15-1 p.m.

CENTER Cook/Site Manager 794-8867 Tricia Albers

Congregate Meal—12 Noon HDM—11:30 a.m.

1 & 15 Bus to Prairie Knights—10:00 a.m. 9 Bus to Bismarck—$8.00 16 Bus to Bismarck— $8.00 23 Bus to Bismarck— $8.00 14 Business Meeting 1:00 p.m. 25 Community Potluck Bingo every Monday at 6:00 p.m. Community Cards every Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

• Bingo • Card Parties

Wii Bowling • Dances • Pool Tables • Home Deliv-ered Meals • Nursing - Foot

Care Information & Referrals

Our delicious meals take the work out of eating healthy while meeting nutrition requirements.

Lunch served from 11:30—12:15, Monday-Friday at the Mandan Senior

Center and also at Library Square downtown.

Includes coffee, milk and dessert.

Call a day ahead for reservations.

Activities every day at the senior center.

Mandan Golden Age Club PO Box 267 301 15th Street NW Mandan, ND 58554

Find us at: www.mandangoldenage.org ——————————————————————————————–———————-

May 3 Cinco de Mayo Pinata Fun 11:00 a.m.

May 5 Memorial Service 7:00 p.m.

May 6 Movie Day 1:30 p.m.

May 8 Nail Color 10:00 a.m.

May 9 Southern Social 6:30 p.m.

May 13 Craft with Friends 1:00 p.m.

May 14 Senior Eat Out at Texas Road House 4 p.m.

May 20 Movie Day 1:30 p.m.

May 21 Pie & Coffee 2-3 p.m.