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| Payments: Northview Senior Citizens| 4365 Hunsberger NE | Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Contact Info Make checks payable to Northview Public Schools

Mailing address: Northview Senior Citizens

4365 Hunsberger N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Christine Friedt, Program Director Holly Young, Program Assistant Pam Moritti, Program Assistant

616-365-6150 [email protected]

Site of Program Plainfield Senior Center

5255 Grand River Dr. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Newsletter September, October 2018

Payment Due Dates

All payments and initial $25 deposits are due within 2 weeks of registration confirmation.

Registration Dates

Monday, August 6 at 9 am

(not one minute before) Registration opens

for activities in this newsletter for members.

Non-member registration opens August 20.

How to Register Registration requests may be sent via

email ([email protected]) or

voicemail (616-365-6150) only!

Email registration is preferred.

Walk in registration is not available at

The Center or Administration Building.

Do NOT send any payment until you

receive email or phone confirmation.

Every effort will be made to respond to

each registration request within 72 hours.

We appreciate your patience!

Multiple calls and cancellations slow down

the process for everyone, thank you for being

courteous!

We still have room in the Registration 101

class on 8/2/18 @ 1pm.

Call today to reserve your spot!

Fundraising Raffle Congratulations to our grand prize winner:

Pauline Smith

This year our raffle raised nearly $2,400!

Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets

to support this fundraising effort.

Emergency Contact Information

We have a new procedure and are asking

for the following:

Please provide us with 2 emergency

contact numbers. We need the person’s

name, phone number and your

relationship to the person.

You can email or call us with this information

or include it in the space provided

on your Payment Form.

Thanks for your help in keeping everyone

safe at the Senior Center.

| Contact: (616) 365-6150 | [email protected]

Apprentice For Life Apprentice for Life Lecture Series

(held at the Senior Center)

All lectures are free, reservations are appreciated.

The Curious Myth of Biddle City

Wednesday, September 12 at 1 pm

In 1904, the Lansing Journal first printed the story, "When Lansing Was Biddle City," as a

"pioneer recollection" of the elderly Daniel Buck, looking back to 1836. Buck was a three-

time mayor, owner of the furniture store, builder of the Opera House, and an undertaker.

Everybody knew Daniel Buck. He said men from Tompkins County, NY bought land in Biddle

City, but when they arrived at the site in mid-Michigan, there was no town. The land was

underwater, and the men they bought lots from did not own the land. Hear how the presenters

grew suspicious of the founding story, became detectives and pieced together maps, property

deeds, family diaries, and more! Come and learn about this enticing "story."

About the speakers: David Votta and Linda Peckham are accomplished speakers and authors.

They have been members of the Historical Society of Greater Lansing as well as many other

history related organizations.

Generously underwritten by Home Repair Services of Kent County

This trusted and respected non-profit organization touches thousands of households each year

through home repair and improvement classes, remodeling coaching, home inspections,

foreclosure counseling, repair assistance and access modifications for seniors.

Mt. Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa

Monday, October 29 at 1pm

In August 2013, GVSU history professor, Craig Benjamin set out to climb the two highest

mountains in Africa - Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro. His party, which included his daughter,

brother and niece, successfully completed the arduous ascents of these two spectacular ancient

volcanic mountains. In this lavishly illustrated lecture, Craig will share his adventures with us,

and discuss some of the history of exploration and mountaineering in the East African region.

About the Speaker: Craig Benjamin, Ph.D. is a professor of history at the Frederik J. Meijer

Honors College at GVSU. Craig is a frequent guest presenter at conferences worldwide, and

the author of several books and articles. He has programs on The History Channel and The

Discovery Channel.

Generously underwritten by Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy

Serving the Northview community for the past twelve years, our staff specializes in treating

neck and back pain, post-operative conditions, balance and vestibular disorders, and all other

orthopedic issues. We’re conveniently located on the E. Beltline just south of 5 Mile.


Presentations

We now offer Gift Certificates!

Available in any amount, good for all senior

activities, valid for 1 year after purchase.

Armchair ArtPrize Tuesday, October 2 @ 1pm

Do you dislike long lines? Do you avoid

crowds? Is walking a challenge? Don’t let

these things hold you back from experiencing

ArtPrize 10! Believing that everyone should

have an opportunity “to participate”, Kim

Murphy has prepared a montage slideshow

featuring the pieces and venues that are

generating a buzz. Treat yourself to a visual

feast of art from the comfort of your seat. You

won’t go away hungry!

About the Speaker: Kim Murphy has served

as an Activity Director for the young at heart

for many years. She is a writer, speaker, event

coordinator and lover of fun. Kim will likely

be a familiar face, as she has partnered with

our center on many occasions.

Cost: Free Reservations Required

Generously underwritten by Heather Hills

Heather Hills is a unique community in the

fact that it allows seniors to either enhance

their lifestyle with our many dynamic

activities or the ability to maintain their

lifestyles with our available assisted living

services, all under one roof. Heather Hills

has developed its reputation based on the

dedicated service to others from both their

staff and residents. Heather Hills is located

across the street from Forest Hills Foods.

2019 Medicare Plans Decisions, decisions, decisions!

Thursday September 27 @ 1pm

Don’t be a sucker! Once a year you can

change your Medicare Advantage plan or

Medicare Part D Prescription coverage.

Attend this informative class and learn more

about Medicare, your supplemental options

and upcoming Medicare changes. This

meeting is strictly educational and no specific

plans will be discussed.

About the Speaker: Returning presenter,

Nancy Courser, with Ron Courser & Assoc.,

is a respected Medicare Advisor and

Independent Agent with 13 years experience.



Presentations (Continued) Relocation Without the Frustration

Thursday, October 11 @ 1pm

You may be thinking of a future move. Whether it is now or in the future, you can start

educating yourself for this event now. If it's downsizing to another home, moving to senior

housing, or downsizing everything into a motorhome, we will support you in making the

transition as easy as possible. You will learn about home values, whether or not it makes sense

for you to move yet, walk you through the best way to downsize your possessions and prepare

your home to sell for the best price, and help you locate your next forever space.

About the Speaker: Lynette Bowser is a licensed Realtor as well as an interior designer. This

uncommon combination sets her apart and gives her an unique perspective. She offers a pre-

listing consultation as well as a walk-through to offer suggestions on what can be done to get

your home ready to list. She gives you ideas on how to stage your home, can make all the

suggested selections with you and enlist any contractors that need to be involved. She

coordinates the project for you! Lynette removes all the barriers for her clients.



Presentations (Continued) Don’t Let Your Feet Hold You Back

Monday, October 22 @ 1pm

As we age, standing and walking can be

painful. In addition to foot pain, our changing

feet can cause knee, hip and back alignment

issues which can cause discomfort and can

even lead to arthritic complications. Feet are

the body’s foundation, and as the foot slowly

breaks down over a lifetime, the impact on

balance and daily comfort can sneak up on us

and begin to limit our ability to live an active

joyful life. The good news is that you don’t

have to accept this fate! There are ways to

properly support your feet that can greatly

improve comfort and balance.

About Foot Solutions Grand Rapids:

We are a FOOT HEALTH STORE that

“looks” like a shoe store. We are all about

taking exceptional care of folks who suffer

from foot pain. Our store is staffed by

Certified Pedorthists and we are trained to

help relieve these issues.

People come in describing heel pain, arch

pain, ball-of-foot pain, or they tell us about

sore ankles, knees, hips or lower back. Many

care for a spouse or loved one all day, or they

are starting to feel discomfort when walking

for exercise or grocery shopping.

We are unique in that even though we’re a

retail store - we typically spend at least 15-20

minutes with a customer “getting to know

their feet” before we introduce footwear.



Movie & A Meal Tuesday, September 4

Tuesday, October 2

*Moved to Tuesdays!!* This group enjoys going out for a meal and a movie once a month. Some only come for the meal or just the movie and that is fine too! For more info contact Pat Arbour at 822-9938 or [email protected]!

Bingo Bingo starts at 1pm and is held at

the Senior Center.

$1 for every 3 Bingo cards.

No reservations necessary!

Tuesday, September 18

SPONSORED BY: Boulder Creek Assisted

Living, part of the Rockford, MI community,

serving its senior living residents and sharing

life’s journey together. Residents experience

the joys of everyday life in a continuing care

environment so that they and their families

feel at home.

Tuesday, October 30

SPONSORED BY: Vitality Rehabilitation,

through Genesis Rehab Services, brings

Outpatient Rehabilitation right to your door.

We are not limited to providing therapy

services in one setting. We help you increase

your independence so that you can get back

to doing what you enjoy the most.

The Gathering Where friendships begin...

Perhaps you are new to Northview Seniors or

have been attending a while and just want to

meet new friends. The Gathering is a place to

socialize and get to know each other with the

opportunity to find out more about our

programming. We meet each month at the

Plainfield Senior Center.

The Gathering starts at 1pm

Monday, September 17

Monday, October 22

Registration appreciated.

Ongoing Favorites

Give your hands to serve and your hearts to love. -Mother Teresa

Thanks to our volunteers!


Free Attorney Consultations By Appointment Only!

Monday, September 10

Monday, October 1 If you are interested in this 30 minute free counseling session with Attorney Michael Herring, please make your appointment by contacting us: 365-6150 or [email protected]

Woodcarvers Group Enjoy carving your own wood project! The

North River Carvers, in conjunction with

Northview Senior Citizens, are eagerly

waiting to have you join them every

Thursday from 9-11:30 at the Plainfield

Senior Center.

Whether you have been carving for years or

just beginning, all skill levels are welcome.

We share ideas and learn from each other. If

you are new to carving we can help you learn

the basics so you too can enjoy this

wonderful hobby. We have starter projects

and tools you can use to make your first

carving.

The cost is a $1 drop-in fee.

Maggie’s Attic Garage Sale (held at the Senior Center)

Thank you to all who donated, shopped and

volunteered their time to make this

fundraising sale a success!

Our annual Maggie’s Attic sales

netted $3,250!

Donations now being accepted

for our next sale.

Thursday October 25 9-3pm

Friday, October 26 9-3pm

This is our annual garage sale. We will have

lots of fantastic finds! We have everything

from alarm clocks to zippers and

everything in between.

Come shop for unique items. All proceeds

support the Northview Senior Center.

Drop off your donations for sale by

Monday, October 22

Ongoing Favorites

5088 Corporate Exchange Blvd, Suite 340 Grand Rapids, MI 49512 P: 616.855.2858 | F: 616.855.2909 www.rivertownfinance.com


Book Club Thursday, September 13

Thursday, October 11 We utilize Kent District Library’s free “Book Club in a Bag” program. Both Book Clubs are currently full. Please contact us to be added to the wait list 365-6150 or [email protected]

Speak to a Geek Hands on instruction provided by:

The Kent District Library (held at The Senior Center)

Do you wish you knew more about the

features of your electronic gadget? Bring

your, Laptop, tablet, cell phone, etc. with you

and the “geek” will answer your questions!

Don’t be intimidated, these geeks are really

friendly and very helpful!

Tuesday, September 18

Tuesday, October 23

Free - drop in between 10:00 and 11:30am

Ongoing Favorites

Winter Weather Policy:

If Northview Public Schools are closed for a

SNOW DAY then the Plainfield Senior

Center will be closed for programming,

and all events are cancelled.

Please note: Due to increased costs, our

luncheon pricing has increased to $7.

Join us for lunch and entertainment at the

Senior Center!

September Luncheon

Tuesday, September 11 @ noon Main Entrée: Beef Pasty with gravy

Cost: $7.00

Thank you to Chairs: Dan and Phyllis

Richardson, and committee

October Luncheon

Tuesday, October 16 @ noon Main Entrée: Meatballs with gravy

Cost: $7.00

Thank you to Chairs: Mary Menzel,

Diane Homrich, and committee


Broadway Shows Broadway Grand Rapids Presents:

“Jersey Boys”

*Sunday*, December 2 Depart at 5:30pm return by 9:30pm They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard... and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story. A story that has made them an international sensation all over again. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true. Featuring the legendary top ten hits “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like A Man”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night). Cost: $74 All Tickets Zone 1 Seating Transportation by minibus or school bus.

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents:

“School of Rock”

Wednesday, January 9 Depart at 6:30 return by 10:30pm School of Rock is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY, AND MAD SKILLZ!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock band in an attempt to win an upcoming Battle of the Bands. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie, and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!” Cost: $62 All Tickets Zone 1 Seating Transportation by minibus or school bus.

Broadway in Chicago Presents: “Hamilton”

This trip is currently sold out, but we need a waiting list. We are not able to offer

tickets to Hamilton when it comes to Grand Rapids.

Wednesday, November 28 Cost: $275

Includes: Transportation by motor coach, tickets, driver gratuity, coffee and donuts.


Prayers and Concerns Our condolences to the friends and family of Beverley Belluomini, Norbert Fisher, Jerry Hendrickson, Katherine Modlin, and Millie Schick. If you, or someone you know who attends Northview Senior events, have had a change in health status, please contact Christine.

Dog Walking Poop Cleanup Overnights Available

Marty Hinski P: 616-340-5531 [email protected]

Outings The Heritage Restaurant

at GRCC’s Culinary Arts School Wednesday, October 10

Departs at 10:30 back by 1:30pm

Big changes are involved with how we schedule this annual favorite. Please read the full

description.

This outing is typically offered 4 times in one week in March. We have been asked by GRCC

to have one event in each of their four quarters giving all of their students the opportunity to

experience cooking for and serving groups.

We will be going to The Heritage Restaurant four times this program year. However, each

member is only allowed to attend one date each program year (July 1 - June 30) in order

give everyone an opportunity to go.

Although we are spreading this trip across a one year timeframe, we are still taking the same

number of participants as we have always taken.

Our future dates will be November 15, 2018, January 31 2019, and March 28 2019 however

we are only registering for the October 10 date at this time.

The Heritage Restaurant is an award-winning fine dining restaurant staffed by culinary school

students from GRCC. This culinary arts school is a point of pride in our community! A “must-

experience” event!

Transportation by minibus

Cost: $28


Next Registration will begin

October 8 @ 9am for members.

1601 Post Dr. NE, Belmont

(just off US-131, Exit 95)

616.866.7200 Kurt B. Stegenga

Owner/Manager

Upscale Facility

without an

Upscale Price

Family owned & operated

The Stegenga price guarantee

Dedicated, professional and caring staff

Modern, spacious facility with ad-joining Community Life Center

Outings Where Grand Rapids Worships

Thursday, September 13

Departs at 12:30 back by 4:30pm

We visit architectural and historically

significant places of Worship in GR, learning

about their faith their role in the history of

our city and how they serve the community.

This outing includes: St. George Antiochian

Orthodox and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.


Cost: $10 (a portion is donated)

PADNOS Recycling the world over, and over.®

Wednesday, September 19 or

Thursday, September 20

Departs at 1pm back by 2:45pm

Have you ever wondered what happens to

materials that are recycled?

Join us on this tour of PADNOS recycling

located right here in Grand Rapids. PADNOS

has a machine that will shred a car into small

pieces and we will have the opportunity to

see it in action! Have your recycling

questions answered on this informative and

exciting tour.

Founded in 1905, PADNOS is a family-

owned and operated business, creating

innovative recycling solutions and managing

scrap products for industrial and commercial

accounts with accuracy and efficiency. The

company strives to make the best use of all

resources in recycling paper, plastics, ferrous,

and nonferrous metals, as well as e-scrap at

its 20 locations in Michigan and throughout

the United States. Today, PADNOS is over

600 team members strong and trades

commodities throughout the world.


Cost: $6


Outings (Continued) Leaf Peeping Color Tour

Thursday, October 25 Time A or Time B

Friday, October 26 Time A or Time B

Tuesday, October 30 Time A

Time A = Departs 9:30am back by 4pm

Time B = Departs 11am back by 5:30pm

These half day color tours have been beyond

popular! This year we head to Coopersville to

enjoy a train ride, lunch and browse the

museums or town.

The Coopersville & Marne Railway has

vintage passenger cars that are almost 100

years old. We will enjoy a 14-mile round-trip

journey through family-owned farms and

fields that lasts about 90 minutes that takes

you back to a simpler time of transportation.

The friendly, uniformed Conductor will

“punch your ticket” and we will even have a

“Singing Trainman” onboard!

We also have the opportunity to visit the

Coopersville Historical Museum as well as

the Coopersville Farm Museum. You may

even spend your time strolling through the

small town! Lunch will be catered and

enjoyed at the Farm Museum.

1. Shredded Beef Brisket

2. Smoked Boneless Chicken Thigh

Please indicate date and menu choice at

time of reservation.


Cost: $39


Walking Tours About our Walking Tours: Please note that this is a WALKING tour. You will be walking or

standing for the entire trip once we arrive in downtown GR. Although we walk at a leisurely

pace, you will be expected to walk some hills, uneven sidewalks and surfaces. Please wear

comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather that day.

We walk rain or shine!

About our Facilitator: Our walking tours are facilitated by Caroline Cook, owner of Grand

Rapids Running Tours. She believes the best way to experience Grand Rapids is at street level

accompanied by a savvy guide who can share history, trivia and fun facts along the way.

All tours depart at 12:30 return by 3pm

Cost for each tour is $14 (Sign up for each tour individually)

Friday, September 7: Saints & Spirits Walking Tour

The bucolic grounds of Aquinas College abound with not only beauty, but historically

intriguing stories of earlier lives who traversed the woods, gardens and streams. The tour will

visit today’s campus buildings that date from the original Lowe family era: the mansion,

carriage house, stables, winery, and gatehouse. We will also investigate various landmarks on

campus which foster superstitious traditions. And maybe, just maybe, we witness a spirit of

haunted Holmdene before we peek at Brookby, a “related” mansion just around the corner.

Friday, September 14: String of Pearls Walking Tour

There are so many unusual and interesting sights and noteworthy Grand Rapids landmarks

that do not fit neatly into an existing “themed” tour. So, we string them together in this

invaluable tour of gems and jewels, and call it a String of Pearls. From historically significant

buildings to an amazing astronomical post, earliest millstone, colonial horse trough, and a

century-old American Elm tree, we will astonish you with over one dozen brilliant

“pearls”. What a treasure!

Friday, September 21: Market to Market Tour

We will visit the city’s oldest farm market, the Fulton Street Market, bustling with shoppers

and delectables. We will have an opportunity to walk amongst the vendors and perhaps fill

your personal baskets with the fresh-picked features of the day. Boarding the bus again, we

travel onward through East Town and down the Wealthy Street corridor to the newest food

marvel in town, the Downtown Market, alive with epicureans and local mouth-watering treats.

We’ll stroll inside, marveling at the 20+ vendors. A great tour to enjoy the season’s bounty!


Annual Fall Color Tour

Thursday October 18 Departs at 7am back by 9pm Charlevoix and surrounding towns are

synonymous for having a wonderful fall color

tour! We will enjoy a bus tour of the famous

Earl Young “Mushroom Houses”. Young’s

unique houses feature his signature designs

which are a delight to see.

We continue the “Mushroom House” theme

with lunch at Stafford’s Weathervane

Restaurant, an Earl Young creation.

Please select at registration:

Broiled Whitefish or Chicken Piccata

Our day continues to unfold with a stop in

Alden, MI with specialty shops including the

ultimate kitchen store, the Alden’s Mill

House. They are well known for their line of

custom seasoning blends.

The Music House in Williamsburg, MI has a

collection that spans from the late 18th

century to 1950, going from simple music

boxes to early recorded sound and radio. The

tour showcases many of the rare instruments

on display.

Our day will be complete with a buffet dinner

at Burke’s Waterfront Restaurant situated on

Lake Cadillac in Cadillac, MI.

Cost: $114 ($25 deposit - balance due

September 1 or pay in full now.)

Includes: Trans. by motor coach, meals, entry

fees, driver gratuity, coffee & donuts.

Motor coach Trips IKEA and Trader Joe’s

Monday, November 19 Departs at 9am back by 5:30pm This favorite is back!

Experience the IKEA Concept of shopping!

The IKEA Concept starts with the idea of

providing a range of home furnishing

products that are affordable to the many

people, not just the few. It is achieved by

combining function, quality, design and

value, always with sustainability in mind.

This Scandinavian chain sells ready-to-

assemble furniture and housewares in a

warehouse-like space. Want some examples?

Storage, lighting, artwork, cooking, food,

bathroom/children’s/kitchen textiles, rugs,

bed linens, pillows, throws, curtains and

furniture for the entire house!

Back by popular demand is a stop at

Northville’s Trader Joe’s on the way home!

Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store

with amazing food and drink from around the

globe and around the corner. “Value” is a

concept we take very seriously. And by

‘Value,’ we mean great everyday prices on all

of our great products, no sales, no gimmicks,

no clubs to join, no special cards to swipe.

Great quality at great prices.

Lunch is on your own.

Cost: $39

Includes: Transportation by motor coach,

driver gratuity, coffee and donuts.


ArtPrize ArtPrize 10

This annual favorite is turning 10 this year!

These outings are the perfect way to find out

what all of the buzz is about! While every

year is different, you can expect to see art

everywhere. The brainchild of native Grand

Rapidian and entrepreneur Rick DeVos, the

first ArtPrize took place in 2009.

Walking is definitely involved but we

minimize the amount of walking by driving

you from site to site.

ArtPrize 1: Tuesday, September 25

Departing at 1pm back by 4pm OR

Departing at 4pm back by 7pm

Featuring: Fifth Third Bank, First Park

Congregational Church, the Sweet House,

Courtyard by Marriott and the GRAM.*

ArtPrize 2: Thursday, October 4

Departing at 1pm back by 4pm OR

Departing at 4pm back by 7pm

Featuring: Grand Rapids Public Museum,

Gerald R. Ford Public Museum, DeVos Place

and Amway Grand Hotel.*

ALL ARTPRIZE TRIPS DEPART FROM

THE GARDEN CENTER AT KNAPPS

CORNER MEIJER

*Some substitutions may be made depending

on venues due to information not available at

time of publication.

Cost: $20 per trip


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