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Senior of the Month By RICK RUDDEN

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Watch out for that twinkle.

It’s there. Look close. The one in Earl Lindstrom’s eye.

The Carney resident puts it to good use. It shows up

once in awhile when he’s reminiscing about his time in

the Army, or sometimes when he’s talking about all his

years in the lumberyard, or growing up on the family

farm. But it’s always there when he’s talking about one

particular subject: his wife of almost 59 years, Lillian.

It’s funny how the little twists and turns in life can

change a person’s life. Take Earl and Lillian. If Earl and a couple buddies didn’t have a hankering for

smelt in 1956, he and Lillian would have never met. Yep, there’s that twinkle. Earl and his friends were

headed to the Days River near Gladstone, and stopped for a bite to eat at Skinny’s Bar. “We had a bite

to eat, and maybe a drink. I don’t know (insert twinkle),” Earl said. Now he’s not even sure if they ever

went smelting on that day. One thing he is sure about, though, is that’s the day he met Lillian. She was

also getting lunch at Skinny’s.

They talked. He gave her a ride home and asked her out on a date. “We’ve had a whole lot of dates ever

since,” he said. The rest, as they say, is history.

Earl quit school when he was 16 to work on the family farm. No mechanical plows back then, so that’s

when he started his long, positive relationship with horses. “When you plowed with horses, they pulled

the plow around. But when they got stuck in rocks, you pulled the horses back.”

He said that was the exact moment he adopted a philosophy he has put to good use his entire life: “I got

it in my head that you just got to get to work and get the job done.”

He lived his entire life in Carney except for the two years he spent in the Army after getting drafted in

1951. “I got a letter of invitation from President Truman,” he said. Twinkle time.

He spent 18 months in Germany, and fell in love with the country and the people.

After his stint in the Army he started working in lumberyards, first as a sawyer, then a head sawyer and

retired 32 years later as sawmill foreman. He still gets a little poetic about the work. “Each log is a differ-

ent story,” he said. He retired in 1982. “I just got tired of getting up and going to work.”

His wife, Lillian, was a nurse during her working life. Now she and Earl have gone through a bit of a role

reversal. He’s helping her through a few health problems. “Without it, I could never stay home,” she said.

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2016 | Vol 3. No. 3

The Monthly Newsletter is published once a month at 507 1st Ave N., Escanaba, Michigan 49829

MDSCAA SENIOR SERVICES

March 2016 Newsletter

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All meals served with milk. Bread won’t be served with pasta,

rice or stuffing. Suggested donation $3 per person. Menu modifications

may be necessary at times.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1

STUFFED GREEN

PEPPERS

VEGETABLE BLEND

FRUIT

DINNER ROLL

2

BAKED CHICKEN

MASHED POTATOES

AND GRAVY

PEAS

PINEAPPLE

3

SLOPPY JOE ON BUN

MACARONI & CHEESE

FRESH VEGETABLES

FRUIT

4

SEAFOOD ALFREDO

MIXED VEGETABLES

SPINACH SALAD

APPLE

14

SWISS STEAK OVER

RICE

MIXED VEGETABLES

SALAD

ORANGE

15

TATOR TOT CASSEROLE

CORN

FRUITED PUDDING

16

BAKED CHICKEN

RED POTATOES

SQUASH

SUNSHINE CAKE

17

CORNED BEEF &

CABBAGE

CARROTS

BOILED POTATOES

PISTACHIO DESSERT

18

SPAGHETTI &

MEATBALLS

BROCCOLI SALAD

GARLIC BREAD

FRUIT

28

POLISH SAUSAGE with

SAUERKRAUT

CREAM CORN

BOILED POTATOES

FRUIT

29

PORK CHOP

MASHED POTATOES

MIXED VEGETABLES

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE

DOWN CAKE

30

BEEF STROGANOFF

GREEN BEANS

HARVARD BEETS

MANDARIN ORANGES

31

BBQ RIBS

TWICE BAKED

POTATOES

COOK’S CHOICE VEGGIE

FRUIT

7

BREADED CHICKEN

BREAST

SOUR CREAM & CHIVE

POTATOES

SPINACH; PEACHES

8

BBQ HAM BALLS

OVEN POTATO

GREEN BEANS

APPLE DESSERT

9

CREAM SOUP

SANDWICH

SALAD

FRUIT

10

CABBAGE CASSEROLE

CARROTS

TROPICAL FRUIT

11

CHOP SUEY & RICE

JAPANESE VEGETABLES

ORIENTAL COLESLAW

FRUIT

MARCH

2016

21

HAMBURER GRAVY

Over MASH. POTATOES

CORN

FRUIT

22 CHICKEN POT PIE

SALAD

WARM FRUIT

23 BAKED HAM; ROLL

SW. POTATOES; GR.

BEAN CASS; FRUIT;

EASTER DESSERT

24 TURKEY SLICE

MASHED POTATOES

BABY CARROTS

FRUIT

25

BAKED SALMON FILET

RICE PILAF

BROCCOLI

FRESH FRUIT

(from previous page)

He also does all the cooking. Also, he men-

tions in passing, that he goes to church every

Sunday.

In summer, Earl gets nutrition and exercise

working the garden. “In winter I gained a cou-

ple inches. I want to lose that, but have to wait

until I start bending over in the garden.” Straw-

berries are his favorites.

He also enjoyed deer hunting back when it

meant walking in the woods. No sitting by a

bait pile. He said he and fellow hunters “would

chase deer out of the woods, and then you

have high-speed beef.” Twinkle-time, again.

Remember the Date Mark May 17 on your calendar for the annual Senior Liv-

ing Conference. Great speakers, great food and great

company … all for $5. Check out next month’s newsletter

for all the details and a registration form.



NUTRITION AND YOU

Escanaba Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Happy March. Hope you all survived our brutal Febru-

ary! We had tons of fun here at the Center, and hope

to be able to see you soon. We’ve had a lot of new

seniors join us for lunch, and our group is growing.

We are happy to have you here.

We are adding Laughter Yoga to our calendar, led by

Christine Pada, a licensed Laughter Yoga specialist.

It’s proven to improve not only your

outlook on life, but your breathing and

relaxation as well. An all-around activ-

ity, we hope to see you for our first full

session on Friday, March 25, begin-

ning at 11. There will be a nominal fee

to help pay Chris’ transportation cost.

At the present time, it will be $5 per

person. This may end up being lower

on the date of the event.

We have several events coming up,

the first is our St. Patty’s day Party March 17. Wear

your favorite green, and be the best leprechaun in

the bunch! Gathering at 11, goodies at 11:30, lunch

at noon with corned beef and cabbage.

This will be followed by our Easter Dinner Wednes-

day, March 23, and our Birthday Dinner Thursday,

March 31. Our bake sale will also be March 31, so

we hope you are able to contribute to

the baked goods to sell. All proceeds

benefit programs provided by the cen-

ter.

DATA Bus trip to Marquette will be on

Saturday, March 12. Call the Center to

reserve your seat. Pre-payment of $10

required. Deadline to register is Mon-

day, March 7.

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

7 Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

8 Center Bingo 1-3 Escanaba Bridge 12:30-3:00 Perronville Birthday

9 Crafts 10-noon

Tai Chi 1:30-2:30

Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

10 Open Bridge 10 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30 Ford River Birthday

11

Saturday-12 Friends of Data

Bus Trip to Mar-

quette See more below

14

Sit & Be Fit

11-11:45


15 Center Bingo 1-3

16

Tai Chi 1:30-2:30


17 Open Bridge 10 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

Monthly Commodities 10-11

18

St. Patty’s Day

Party

21

Sit & Be Fit

11-11:45

Line Dancing

12:45-2:30

22 Center Bingo 1-3 Escanaba Bridge 12:30-3:00

23 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

Tai Chi 1:30-2:30

Esky Easter Dinner Bark River Birthday


25

Laughter yoga

11 a.m.

Escanaba Senior Center ACTIVITIES for

March MDS Community Action Agency (906) 786-8850

Activities are subject to

change with little or no

notice. Please call the

Center at 786-8850 to

verify if activity will

take place as planned

and for any new

activities.

28 Sit & Be Fit 11-11:45


29 Center Bingo 1-3

30 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

Tai Chi 1:30-2:30


Esky Birthday Party

1 Center Bingo 1-3 Laughing Yoga, 11:15

2

Tai Chi 1:30-2:30


3

Open Bridge 10 Line Dancing 12:45-2:30

4

QUARTERLY

COMMODITIES

9-NOON

Senior Center Bake Sale

Thursday, March 31

Before and during lunch hour.

Proceeds benefit Center projects and activities

DATA BUS... ...will be running a regular trip to Marquette (look for dates in cal-endar). Pick up starts at 8 from

various locations. Route determined by DATA. Round trip fare: $10 prepaid. Lunch on your own. Call the center, 786-8850,

for reservations

Limited Seating-Wheelchair Accessible




Bridge Escanaba Club 2nd/4th Tuesday

12:30-3

Open Bridge Thursdays at 10

Craft Class

Wednesday,

March 9

10-noon (Change in Date)

Boot Skootin’ Fun

Line Dancing Line Dancing meets every Monday, Wednes-

day and Thursday from 12:45-2:30 p.m.

Join the girls and learn new dances, and

improve all those dances you may have

learned through the years. If you haven’t

been with our group yet, but would like to

join, call us and we’ll hook you up!

Greeting Cards The Senior Center has a great

selection of greeting cards for all

your needs.

Suggested donation 50 cents each

Can’t get out? Have your meal driver ask for a selec-

tion and we’ll be happy to help you “shop at home”!

Satellite Center Birthday Parties

Tuesday, March 8 ............................ Perronville

Thursday, March 10 ........................ Ford River

Wednesday, March 23 .................... Bark River

Escanaba Senior Center

Tuesday

March 31

Birthday Party

Congratulations to 104 of our

Seniors on their

Birthdays this Month

Join us for a great lunch,

50/50 and door prizes!

Call the Center to

reserve a seat

786-8850

Super One Slips

Our Senior Center collects Super One Slips as a fund-

raiser. We are one of a very few organizations that are

taking advantage of this great way to help Seniors. Funds

received through the Super One Slips help build pro-

grams and activities at the center. If you are home-

bound, you may send the slips in with your driver.

Commodities Distribution

Monthly Dates:

10-11 a.m.

March 17

April 21

May 19

June 16

July 11-DOUBLE

Aug.-NONE

Sept. 15

RENEW CARD.

Quarterly Dates:

9-noon

March 4

June 10

Sept. 9

ALL DISTRIBUTIONS

ARE AT THE FAIR-

GROUNDS.

CHANGES BY NOTICE IN

LOCAL MEDIA

2016 DISTRIBUTION DATES:

Sample craft




DATA Bus Offer and Commodities

Delta Area Transit Authority will deliver monthly com-

modities boxes for seniors. If you are interested, space

is limited — first come, first serve. Call 786-8850 to be

put on the list. Cost $1 per box, paid to driver, in city

limits. If you are already on our list, there is no need to

call each month.

Bark River Commodities

If you are a senior and eligible for monthly commodi-

ties, we are now offering delivery to the Bark River Sen-

ior Center. The truck’s estimated time of arrival is

12:30 ET. If you haven’t already signed up for this dis-

tribution, please give us a call at 786-8850. Delivery

date is the same as on the main calendar.

Foot Clinic Monday, March 7

9-11:30 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse

Safe and hygienic


Call 786-8850 to make

your appointment today.

Cost $12 — bring your own

towel. Waiver must be signed to

receive foot care

Exercise Classes Tai Chi Classes

March and April

Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30, $3 session

Did you Know? The Senior Center has a Free

Lending library and it misses you! Come on over to check out your favorite mystery, author, or any other genre of book. We have at least 1,000 books, along with hundreds of videos and sev-eral puzzles. Need one? Take a few. Have some to share? Drop them off, and we’ll make sure they find a home.

Sit & Be Fit Classes

Mondays at 11. No cost. Registration recommended.

RESERVATION PHONE

NUMBER: 786-8850

At the Bonifas The Bonifas Arts Center has great programming for all ages. Some of the upcoming events include:

Ongoing — Ashtanga yoga For ticketing, times and costs: Call 786-3833.

Feb. 25-March 24 –Youth in Art Show in the Gallery Classes and Workshops. Ongoing classes (jewelry, copper tooling, floral and feather design, watercolor and more).

Community Forum

Tuesday, March 8

11-noon


UPCAP Services will be conducting Community Forums

for Older Adults and Caregiver Services at area loca-

tions. One forum is set for 11-noon March 8 at the Sen-

ior Center. Older adults or people who interact with

them may participate and provide input on the services

you feel are needed in our community. You could have a

say in how funding is spent in your community and help

prioritize the needs of Older Adults.

Coffee and refreshments will be provided, and you could

even win a door prize.

No RSVP required. Just come on over and provide input.




Join us for this annual corned beef

and cabbage meal

Thursday, March 17

11 gathering; 11:30 goodies; noon lunch

Wear your best green and win a prize!

Call the Center, 786-8850, to reserve your seat

Easter Lunch

Easter dinner: Traditional ham meal

Wednesday, March 23

11 gathering; 11:30 goodies; noon lunch

50/50, door p and goodies

Call the Center, 786-8850,

To reserve your seat

The crafty crew outdid itself these last two months, making some fun and creative crafts and decorations!

Party Season is

in full swing

with birthdays

and Valentine’s

Day, with more

to come! Visit

the Center of-

ten to see

what’s new.

Gladstone Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Bingo Public bingo is available

every Thursday afternoon

at the Gladstone Senior

Center to benefit center

activities. It’s open to all

over 18.

Balls tickets go on sale at

12:05 p.m. and Early Birds start at 1. All funds

raised help purchase items for the center. Many

seniors have taken two organized trips with financial

help from bingo funds.

Plan on coming and joining in on some fun — and

maybe even win some money for yourself!

Hope to see you! You can also call 428-2201 the day before and sign

up for lunch, which is served at 11:30.

Events March 2: Dr. Seuss Brunch 11:30 a.m.

March 15: Coffee with cops 9:30 a.m.

March 17: St. Patrick’s Corned Beef

March 22: Easter/Birthday Lunch

April 1: “Fool’s“ Lunch

April 20: Senior Prom Dance

April 26: Birthday Lunch

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March 2016


January Birthdays

Let it Snow!

March is a busy month at the Gladstone Senior Center!

We start with Senior Commodities on March 2 from 8:30-9:30.

Then we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2 with a breakfast buffet of Green Eggs and Ham!

Quarterly commodities pick up is Friday, March 4, from 8:30-1.

Join us for Coffee with Cops on March 15 at 9:30 a.m. They will discuss

scams, identity theft, and elder abuse. We will have Danishes and coffee.

St. Patrick’s Day meal of Corned beef will be served March 17.

And, finally, our Easter/Birthday dinner is set for March 23.

This lucky lady is the winner of

our January birthday

bouquet!

Prizes to keep you warm and ready for winter!

Snowflakes graced the tables for a lovely winter setting!




FOOT CLINIC Wednesday, March 16, by

appointment only

$12.50 and bring

your own towel

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Gladstone Senior Center Activities for

March Part of the MDS Community Action Agency (906) 428-2201

March Birthday

Dinner... …is set for Wednesday, March 23.

Reservations must be in by 3:30 p.m.

March 17 (call 428-2201). We will

also be doing 50/50 and bingo chips. Prizes and

fun! Please join us (no matter when your birthday

is) and celebrate all of our February birthdays.

1

Card Making 12:30 500 Cards 12:30

Evening Bingo 6:45

2

Sit N Be Fit 10-10:45

Pinochle 12:30 B-fast Buffet 11:30

3

Tia Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Center Bingo 1-4

4

Hand & Foot 12:30

14


Painting 12:30 Hand & Foot noon Cribbage noon

15

Card Making 12:30 500 Cards 12:30 Coffee w/ Cops 9:30 Evening Bingo 6:45

16

Sit N Be fit 10-10:45

Pinochle 12:30

Foot Clinic 1-3

17

Tia Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Cornbeef Lunch

Center Bingo 1-4

18

Hand & Foot 12:30

21



22

Card Making 12:30 500 Cards 12:30 Evening Bingo 6:45

23


B-day Lunch 11:30

Pinochle 12:30

24

Tia Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Center Bingo 1-4

25

Hand & Foot 12:30

28



29

Card Making 12:30 500 Cards 12:30 Evening Bingo 6:45

30


Pinochle 12:30

31

Tia Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30

Center Bingo 1-4

7

Sit N be Fit 10-10:45


8

Card Making 12:30 500 Cards 12:30

Evening Bingo 6:45

9

Sit n Be Fit 10-10:45

Pinochle 12:30

10

Tia Chi 10-10:45

Hand & Foot 12:30 Center Bingo 1-4

11

Hand & Foot 12:30

Commodities!

Food distribution for seniors March 2.

Quarterly on March 4.


Gladstone Senior Citizens Corporation The Board wishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Come along and join Tuesday night Bingo (Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29). Early Birds start at 6:45. We need

more volunteers to help in the kitchen, concession stand and to work the floor. Having more help will give our

core volunteers the opportunity for a night off.

Donations/Memorials: All donations and memorials are used to maintain and improve the Gladstone Senior

Center building. All donations and memorials are also tax deductible. The Corporation is designated as a

place where Thrivent financial can direct their choice dollars. Donation and memorial deadline is March 31.

If you are a member of Thrivent please consider the Corporation for your choice dollars. Memorial contribu-

tions are always welcome (they’re used for building upkeep).

Upcoming Events: On Tuesday, March 22, we will be having a bake sale before and after the birthday dinner.

This is your opportunity to pick up some baked goodies for Easter. Other future events: annual Corporation

meeting May 24 and the Annual Scenic Shores Run/Walk June 18.

Join our exercise classes, Sit and Be Fit, on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Tai Chi on Thursdays 10-10:45.

They’re a great opportunity to stay active during cold weather.

Membership drive underway. Sign up new member and get a coupon for a free lunch. See a board member.

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Menominee Senior Center Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

I can’t believe we are

marching into the third

month of 2016 already.

That means we are even

closer to spring. March is

“National Nutrition Month.”

Why not celebrate by trying

one of our nutritious

meals? Our senior center

kitchen will be whipping up

some amazing meals this

month. We hope you take a

look at our menu and find a meal that appeals to your

liking and join us. The Senior Nutrition Program goal

is to ensure seniors do not go without a balanced

meal. Suggested donation for our meals is $3 for sen-

iors age 60 and over and their spouses. Guests under

60 are welcome to attend, but must pay $7 per meal.

There are no dishes to do, and tipping isn’t allowed. I

think that it is a pretty good deal, don’t you?

Our monthly digital camera/computer two-day class is

set for Tuesday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 22,

from 1-4 p.m. This month’s classes will “focus” on

photo editing using Photoshop Elements. Students

are asked to bring in their laptops for hands-on in-

struction. This course is $25 per person and preregis-

tration is necessary.

Our first party of March is our St. Patrick’s Day Party

on Thursday, March 17. Shenanigans will begin about

11:30 a.m., followed by a corned beef dinner served

at noon. After lunch, we will have entertainment by

the “Two Tones.” Dance to the music or just sit and

enjoy the songs you know by heart. Preregistration is

required for the dinner, but the entertainment is open

to anyone.

Our Craft Day is set for 1 p.m. Monday, March 21. We

will be making eggs made of yarn and glue. Bring a

friend for some messy fun. No preregistration re-

quired and is free to anyone wanting to play with us.

Join us for an “egg-cellent” time at our Easter Dinner

Wednesday, March 23. The party hatches at 11:30

a.m. with a ham dinner served at noon. Everyone will

pick an egg for a chance to win a door prize. Please

reserve your seat in advance.

The movie day this month is Tuesday, March 29. We

will begin the movie at 12:45p.m. This month’s show-

ing is “The Martian” starring Matt Damon. Free pop-

corn, soda and candy.

Our “Monthly Birthday Party and Salad Bar” day is

Thursday, March 31. Salad bar begins approximately

11:30 a.m. and dinner served at noon. One lucky

March birthday person will receive a small floral bou-

quet compliments of the center. Please call and re-

serve your seat at least a day in advance.

Many of you are calling about your Homestead or

Home Heating Credits. I will be taking appointments

to assist you. Appointments are necessary so I can

help you with your taxes yet still run the daily opera-

tions of the center. If you need help filling them out,

please take the time to get your paperwork together

and then call for an appointment. The forms do not

take very long to fill out if you have all the information

at hand.

It will be a busy month for parties. Larger parties

mean less parking. Remember, we do have a bus ser-

vice to get you to and from our events. Just call at

least a day in advance to schedule your ride.

It is March folks, and if weather comes in like a lamb,

and goes out like a lion, the center could experience

days when we close for business. If we do have to

make that judgment call, we do alert radio stations in

Menominee, and the local television stations to get

the word out. For those receiving in-home services,

we make every attempt to contact everyone person-

ally to let them know. As always, use caution and

safety first when venturing out in winter weather.

Hang in there as spring is on its way!

Toodles!

-- Renelle Betters, Center Administator

CAA-Menominee

Senior Center

905 10th St.

Menominee, MI 49858

PHONE: (906) 863-2158

Greetings from

Renelle MARCH 2016




Center Ongoing Daily Activities

Mondays: Exercise Class at 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: Line Dancing at 10 a.m.

Wednesdays: Card Playing at 1 p.m.

Thursdays: Exercise Class at 11 a.m.

Fridays: Duplicate Bridge at 10 a.m.

Menominee Senior Center Bus Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please call at least a day in advance to schedule

your bus ride

Foot Clinic A local nurse will soak your feet, trim your nails,

and do an overall health inspection of your

“tootsies” on Monday, March 21. Cost is $12 per

person. Please bring your own towel. Appoint-

ments are necessary. Call the center at (906)

863-2158 to schedule your appointment. A

waiver must be signed ahead of time.

Celebrate Women’s

History Month March is national “Women’s History

Month.” Do you have any famous fe-

males in your family tree? If you have

a story you would like to share or a

photo, we would love to hear about it. They could be

famous or infamous, but if and you would like to

share, please do. We will set aside a bulletin board

for any photos or stories you would like us to post.

Your famous female could be the first in town to

have a driver’s license or the first on the moon.

Even if you’re not sure if the story is historically ac-

curate, we would love to hear it.

We will be sharing your stories and photos at the

Monthly Birthday Party. If you would like to tell your

own story, please attend that day’s meal. For those

of you who are a bit shy, you can submit your story

to Renelle before March 21 and she can read it to

the audience. Anyone who submits a story will re-

ceive a free meal certificate.

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“Well-behaved women seldom make history.”

-- Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Tuesday, March 8,

is International

Women’s Day.

HOMESTEAD and HOME HEATING CREDITS

Tax season is once again upon us. I can assist you

with your simple tax credits such as the Michigan

Homestead or Michigan Home Heating Credit. If you

are low-income and do not have to file any other fed-

eral tax forms, these credits could lead to a refund.

If you would like to make an appointment to see if

you qualify, please gather these items together to

bring to the appointment:

Proof of income from Social Security or any other

sources of income to claim such as rental properties

or pensions, annuities, etc. Proof of income is re-

quired for either credit.

For Homestead Credit, I need to know the taxable

value of the homestead and the total amount of

taxes you paid for in 2015. For those who don’t own

but rent, I would need to know the amount of rent

you paid in 2015, and the landlord’s name and ad-

dress.

For Home Heating Credit, I need to know what you

paid for heating expenses from Nov. 1, 2014,

through Oct. 31, 2015. You can ask your utility pro-

vider for a print out, or bring in all of your bills from

that time period.

To help you get the credits you deserve, sometimes

we can deduct the amount you paid for health insur-

ance premiums. So, if you have paid for health insur-

ance premiums, bring proof of that, too.

If you have issues I don’t feel comfortable with, I will

ask you to seek a professional tax preparer. Other-

wise, attaining these credits could cost you an un-

wanted expense at an accounting firm. I am a tax

volunteer who doesn’t charge for the paperwork or

prep time. Call to set up an appointment if you are in

need of my assistance.


Menominee CSFP

Program Update CSFP commodity distribution in Menominee

County is taking place every month. Our center will

be back on schedule for every third Tuesday of

each month. The next distribution for Menominee

Senior Center is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues-

day, March 15. (For CSFP you must be age 60 and over and

within income guidelines. You will need to certify

with the center to qualify.)

Note: Each center has its own dates/times for

CSFP distribution. Contact your local center for

more details about the CSFP program.

Menominee TEFAP Food Distribution

The next quarterly TEFAP distribution at the Me-

nominee Senior Center is scheduled for Friday,

March 4, from 8-11 a.m.

You automatically qualify for this commodity dis-

tribution if you are enrolled in the CSFP commod-

ity program.

If you are interested in quarterly TEFAP commodi-

ties distribution, contact your local center to see if

you qualify. Anyone over 18 who is a Michigan

resident and falls within the income guidelines is

eligible.

Note: Each center has its own dates/times for TE-

FAP distribution. Contact your local center for

more details TEFAP or go to www.mdscaa.org

Please bring your CSFP box back to the next

monthly distribution.

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MEDICARE MINUTES Question: What do I do if my medications are not

on my formulary for my part D plan?

You have a few options to remedy this situation:

1) You can ask your doctor if there is something

similar that he/she could prescribe that your plan

accepts.

2) You can see if a patient assistance program

could assist you until you can compare and change

plans in the fall.

3) Sometimes, your plan will allow the medication to

be covered if there is prior authorization. Again, your

doctor will need to be involved to assist with that.

4) Call your local MMAP counselor and set up an

appointment. We can assist you with the process to

help you get the medications you

need.

Renelle Betters, MMAP Counselor

Phone: (906)863-2158

St. Patrick’s Day Party Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Party

is on Thursday, March 17. The she-

nanigans will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Wear your green for a chance to

win something green. Stick around

after lunch and enjoy the music of

the “Two Tones.” Cost for seniors is a suggested

donation of $3 per person, and guests under 60 are

$7 per person. Please register at least a day in ad-

vance by calling or stopping by the center.

Digital Camera/Computer

Class:

Introduction to Photoshop

Elements.

Learn about the most popular

consumer photo editing pro-

gram created by Adobe, leader in photo editing

software programs. It’s designed for the con-

sumer with multiple levels of lessons to assist

users in learning all of the unique features avail-

able to modify photos. Levels from beginner to

expert offer user-friendly controls that guide you

through a process to modify a photo image. Dem-

onstrations will be done with Version 13 but are

applicable to versions 10, 11, 12 or 14. Only use

portions of the program to enhance an image,

resize for devices to share with others. As you

gain experience you will attempt to use other

more powerful features but only when you feel

comfortable. Two three-hour sessions: Tuesday,

March 15, and Tuesday, March 22, from 1-4 p.m.

Cost is $25 per student. Call or stop by the center

to pre-register.

Easter Dinner Party Hop on by and join us for an

“eggcellent” time at our Easter

Dinner Party Wednesday, March

23. The “hoppening” starts at

11:30 a.m. We will be serving a

ham dinner at approximately noon. Following dinner

we will let everyone pick an egg to see if they have

won a door prize. Reserve your seat at least a day in

advance by calling or stopping by the center.

CRAFT DAY We will host a craft day 1

p.m. Monday, March 21 at

the center. We will be mak-

ing yarn eggs. We will take

a balloon and wrap it with yarn that has been

dipped in glue. Once dried, the balloon will be

popped leaving the yarn in an egg shape.

This will be a messy but fun craft so wear your “play

clothes” to the event. Anyone is welcome to attend

and put an egg together. There is no cost and no

pre-registration is necessary.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, turn

your clocks FORWARD one

hour to spring forward!




Movie Day:

Tuesday, March 29

12:45 p.m.

“The Martian” starring Matt Damon

Nominated for seven Oscars

Free popcorn, candy and soda.

No preregistration necessary.

March Birthday List We try our best to include everyone who wants to

be recognized on her or his birthday. If you would

like your birthday included on our monthly birthday

list, please fill out a registration form at the center.

If we have listed someone who is now celebrating

their birthday in heaven, please let us know.

Darwin Adams, Edith Adams, Beverly Allard,

James Anderla, Pat Anderla, Helen Arnost, Sandra

Batty, Karen Baumler, Mona Beyer, Anne Beyers-

dorf, Margaret Boivin, Denise Carlson, Darlene Ca-

sey, Marcie Chevalier, Myra Christophersen, Sally

Clements, Glen Corey, Elizabeth Crossman, Joe

Dessart, Gladys Dey, Arlene Ditch, Roger Dolliver,

Joyce Doubek, Gayle Dufresne, Marlyn Entringer,

Don Estebo, Eleanore Ferris, Larry Folstad, Paula

Foye, Charles Gibbons, Patricia Goddard, Janet

Groleau, Nancy Grun, Geraldine Haltug, Floyd Her-

son, Arlene Johnson, Betty Johnson, Alice Johnson,

Catherine Johnson, William Johnson, Robert Kahl,

Mary Khollman, Dennis King, Margaret Kloida,

Bernice Laduron, Robert LaLonde, Diane Larsen,

James Lemery, Sandra Lemire, Charles Lingus,

Regina Majkrzak, Robert Marshall, Gene Miller,

Randy Miller, Mary Moss, Albert Multerer, Joanne

Novinski, Nancy Nylund, James Orley, Carol

Quever, James Rick, Ester Ries, Sandra Rose, Paul

Rosenquist, Jean Saunier, Carol Schick, Bev

Schmidt, Donna Schomer, Marge Schuette, Karin

Sheldon, Lorraine Shepherd, Jane Smith, Doris

Spaude, Barbara Story, Phyllis Strohl, Mary Svini-

cki, Deborah Swanson, Janice Vanitvelt, Donna

Visintin, Darrell Wennergren, Millier Warner, Dan

Winger, Sandra Woods

Monthly Birthday Party and Salad Bar This month’s party is set for Thursday, March 31,

with salad bar opening at 11:30 a.m. Meal is BBQ

ribs, twice-baked potatoes, cook’s choice veggie,

fruit and a birthday dessert.

For anyone attending the party who has a birthday

this month, you will have the option of having your

photo taken for a birthday card. Also, you will re-

ceive a free meal certificate good towards a future

lunch at our center.

Please remember to call at least a day in advance

for your meal registration and please let us know if

it is your birthday this month when you call.

February Trivia Question:

February Trivia Question:

The human heart is made up of how many cham-

bers? CORRECT ANSWER: B.) 4 chambers

March Trivia Question:

What is the birth flower for the month of March?

Submit your answer by March 31

ANSWER: ____________________________

Name: ________________________________

Phone: _______________________________

“Bee Mine”

Valentine Party Favors

created by our volunteers.



Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency is looking for:

SENIOR COMPANIONS

What Do Senior Companions Do?

It’s All About Person to Person…

That's the essence of a Senior Companion in action: Giving the same kind of boost that usually comes from a friend. Joking over a cup of coffee as well as offering a ride to

the doctor, picking up prescriptions or doing some light grocery shopping.

Talking about old times. Senior Companions help ease loneliness. Senior Companions do not replace other workers.

Who are Senior Companions? They are selected adults age 55 and above who help certain adults, in-cluding developmentally disabled or mentally ill adults in foster care facilities, assisted living homes,

nursing homes and in their homes. Their efforts are aimed at helping others live as fully and inde-pendently as possible.

Senior Companions Receive…

If interested please contact: CONNIE MAULE

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

507 1st Ave. N., Escanaba, MI 49829

(906) 786-7080, Ext. 144, OR 1-800-562-9131

Email: [email protected]

♦ A modest, tax-free stipend that does not affect their eligibility for other benefit programs such as

Social Security, food stamps, etc.

♦ Daily meal

♦ Yearly physical examination

♦ Monthly training

♦ Forty hours of orientation

♦ Transportation

Connie Maule



Rock Senior Center Mon/Wed/Thur, 9 - 3, Tue 1 - 7

March is here, and

we are busy at the

Rock Senior Cen-

ter! Join us for

some fun this

month—try an exer-

cise class, Tai Chi

or maybe our

Game Night.

Maybe a play or

the planetarium? As you can see, we have all kinds

of fun scheduled! I am also taking appointments for

home heating credits and homestead tax credits.

Give me a call! Hope to see you soon at the Center!

Becky

Also, thanks to everyone who chipped in for my

wonderful birthday presents! I am entering a new

decade with some terrific friends! Just check out the

awesome chicken cake (upper right) Lucy Lampinen

made me for my birthday!

Angels Among Us

Recognizing all the generous folks

who recently donated to the Center:

Thanks for all the great gifts to the

Center to: Linda M, Lucy L, Judy T,

Jean C, Darrell R, Dora N, the American Legion,

Bill N, Bev B, Diana N and Dean A.

Special thanks for your time and effort to Dean A,

Gladys F, Judy G, Jean B, Helen L, Jim R, Cliff W,

Audrey S, Dorothy and Helen S. and Jean C -

We couldn’t do it without you.

Thank You

Corporation Dance

Sunday, March 13, 1-5 p.m.

Band playing: “Will Kilpela and Friend”

St Patrick’s

Day Party!

March 17,

Noon

Menu: Corned beef and

cabbage and more

Join us for some fun!

St. Urho’s Day

Party!

March 17,

Noon

Come join the party for

some yummy Finnish

desserts to celebrate

St. Urho

Join us for some purple and green fun!!

Join us for an evening at the

Shiras Planetarium

Titled “ Passport to the Universe”

April 18

Dinner first in Marquette

followed by the show.

Call to sign up

GAME NIGHT!

Tuesday, March 8,

after dinner until 8 p.m.

Musical of the Month!

This month: “Finian’s Rainbow”

Starring Fred Astaire and Petula Clarke

Check out the new projector!

Tuesday, March 15, 3 p.m.

Spin the Wheel

Tuesday, March 15, 6 p.m.




VALENTINE”S DAY FUN!

(We made it through, despite the snowstorm!)

Great Friends!

Great Food!

Great Times!

Valentine’s Day!

Yep, that’s the snow we had on our Party Day Thanks to all who made it through the snow


March Activities SAVE THE DATE

THU 3/3 ............................................... TEFAP Quarterly

THU 3/3 ........................................ Cornell Center meets

TUES 3/8 ............................................. Bake Sale 4 p.m.

Also on Tuesday—GAME NIGHT (6 p.m.)!

TUES 3/15 .............................................. Spin the Wheel

TUES 3/15 ........................... Finian’s Rainbow at 3 p.m.

WED 3/16 ...................................... Sr. Commodities 9-1

THU 3/17 ................ St. Patrick’s and St. Urho’s Parties

WED 3/30 ............................................... Birthday Party!

►Mondays

12:30-2:15 dime bingo

►Tuesdays

1-4:30 play cards

5 p.m. evening meal

►Wednesdays

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. play cards

►Fridays, Saturday & Sundays

Center closed

►Thursday, March 3

Lunch and bingo at Cornell

►Tuesday, March 15

Spin the Wheel

Northern ComfortSpecialized Care

“The Right Care at The Right Time”

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Fresh Cut Meat and Homemade Sausage

Made Fresh Deli Broasted Chicken

Open 7 Days a Week

“Angeline’s Homemade Pastys”

Rick & Patty Kobasic

Parishioners 906-786-4222

306 Stephenson Ave., Escanaba, MI 49829

The Choice Is Yours!

Gladstone 428-3085 • Escanaba 789-2404

Cedar Hill Medical (906) 466-2090

Menominee Family Health Center

Assistance for Uninsured Patients Offered

New Patients Welcomed

906-290-5000

www.uglhealth.org • 1110 10th Ave




March Birthdays

Maeda Nixon ..................................................... 3

Marcel Seymour ................................................ 3

Darrell Richards ................................................ 9

Barb Munroe ................................................... 10

Paul Jokela ...................................................... 14

Dorothy Wadeen ............................................. 14

Jean Gearu ...................................................... 15

Fred Kossow .................................................... 17

Patricia Pedersen ............................................ 17

Frances Lindstrom .......................................... 18

Elaine Hammond ............................................ 20

Janet Deneau .................................................. 21

Rosa Hoy .......................................................... 21

David Manninen .............................................. 21

Charles Nixon .................................................. 21

Greg Aalto ........................................................ 24

Roman Gill ....................................................... 25

Ruth Winkelbauer ........................................... 26

Richard Rademaker ........................................ 28

John Stams ...................................................... 28

Howard Aalto ................................................... 29

Barbara Dowd ................................................. 30

Laverne Koski ................................................. 30

Lorraine Mankiewicz ....................................... 30

Ruth Niemi ....................................................... 30

March Birthday Party

Noon Wednesday, March 30

Join us for beef stroganoff, green beans and more

Special guest: Darren Young talking about Medicare and

MMAP, 11:45 a.m.

Super Bowl Winner! Ted Bartczak had the closest guess in our Super Bowl Contest. Congrats, Ted. En-joy the chocolates!

BAKE SALE GOODIES!

Next Bake Sale:

March 8,

4-6:30 p.m.




A Continuing Rock 150 Mystery

Does anyone know where the Veterans

Memorial Plaque (pictured below) is?

Date for Senior

Monthly

Commodities:

March 16

Tai Chi for Health Classes

Mondays, 9 a.m.

Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.

Gentle strengthening and balance

exercises to promote flexibility and

relieve stress. Please join us at any time. No sign up

required.

Benefits of Tai Chi: Improves strength, flexibility, fit-

ness, stamina, reduces stiffness and levels of pain

and promotes relaxation and good posture!

Judy’s Area Update

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:

McKenna LaCosse, a 10th grader, is the daughter of

Michelle and Alan LaCosse of Rock

Sarah Hanson, an 11th grader, is the daughter of

Scott Hanson and the late Lisa Hanson

Marissa Ledgerwood, an 11th grader, is the daugh-

ter of Greg and Lori Ledgerwood

Tom Carey, an eight grader, is the son of Tony and

Becky Carey of Rock DEATHS:

Darrel Gy Frizzell: 60, Cornell, passed away Jan. 6.

He is survived by his wife, four children, seven

grandchildren, his mother, three siblings and many

aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bernard “Bernie” Vermote: 67, Escanaba, passed

away Jan. 22. Bernie is survived by a daughter and

two grandsons, two brothers, two sisters, nieces,

nephews and his former wife and friend.

Counting our Blessings Rock Center is fortunate to have so many wonderful

volunteers, and we have to count our blessings. This

month’s blessing is Jean Beauchamp. Jean is al-

ways ready to help with any event and gets involved

with all the center activities. Thank you for being

such a blessing, Jean!

Walk Club!

Inside for now, then outside once it’s warm.

Tuesdays: 2 p.m.

Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.

Check out the crew below working hard!

TEFAP

Quarterly

Distribution:

March 3

Exercise Time at the Center!



Hermansville Senior Center Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Good and healthy

meals Monday to Friday Congregate meals are $3 if you are 60 and over,

and $7 for anyone under 60. Please call the center

before 12:30 p.m. the day before to order your

meal.

We would love to have you. Bring a friend.

Every Tuesday and Friday we have “Fun Bingo”

which starts right after lunch at 12:45 p.m.

Craft Day will be Monday, March 7. Come join

others who are bringing craft projects in to work on.

We have a nurse coming in Tuesday, March 15, for

the Foot Clinic starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $12. Bring

your own towel.

Our Easter Dinner will be Wednesday, March 23.

Menu consists of baked ham, roll, sweet potatoes,

green bean casserole, fruit and Easter dessert.

Monthly Birthday Dinner will be noon Thursday,

March 31. Menu consists of BBQ ribs, twice-baked

potatoes, cook’s choice of vegetable and fruit.

Hermansville Senior Center staff are helping clients

with Home Heating Credit and Property Taxes.

Please call to make an appointment and find out

what paper work you need to bring in. Food Pantry Times

The Hermansville Food Pantry will be open only on

Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 to noon.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

Donations for the Food Pantry (canned and dry good items)

would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to these folks for donating to our Food Pantry.

Dave and Patti Mouford

William Anderson Sports and Recreation

Joan and Bill Daniels

Mark Your Calendars Quarterly Commodities distribution

Friday, March 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Set your clocks ahead 1

hour on Saturday, March

12, before you go to bed.

Daylight Savings Time

begins Sunday, March 13

Easter Sunday is March 27

Diabetes Workshop coming to

Hermansville Senior Center UPCAP’s free Diabetes PATH (Personal Action To-wards Health) workshop will begin April 20. The work-shop helps people living with daily challenges of dia-betes to attain skills and tools needed to improve their health and manage their symptoms. Two trained lead-ers conduct the workshop (one or both also live with diabetes). Subjects covered include symptoms of dia-betes, stress, managing fatigue and emotional prob-lems, exercise, healthy eating, medications, and work-ing with health care providers.

The six-week class will meet on Wednesday morn-ings, from 9-11:30, beginning on April 20

h and ending

May 25. Pre registration is required; family and care-givers are welcome. Refreshments will be provided and those who complete the program will receive a grocery gift card. Please call the Senior Center at 498-7735 or dial 2-1-1 to register. For more information, visit www.upcap.org.

Claire Kennedy would like to start a Book Club the

first week of March. If anyone is interested, please

call the center, 498-7735, for more information.

Walk In The Gym is a good way to get exercise.

Stop at the center any day of the work week.



Hermansville Senior Center Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Hermansville Center now has ZEN coloring activities. It’s very relaxing and enjoyable. Colored pens and

pencils are provided for you along with many coloring pages. These pages are of flowers, birds, African wild-

life, North American wildlife, cats, dogs, and sea life. Stop down and check this fun activity.

Alzheimer’s Speaker An expert will speak at the center 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, on the subject of Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer's is not the only cause of memory loss.

Many people have trouble with memory — this does NOT mean they have Alzheimer's. There are many dif-

ferent causes of memory loss. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of dementia, it is best to

visit a doctor so the cause can be determined.

Come join us for this informational talk on Alzheimer’s. The information could be helpful to you or a loved

one .



Mid County Senior Center Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Medicare Moment Medicare Summary Notice

What is it? It’s not a bill. It’s a notice that people

with Original Medicare get in the mail every three

months for their Medicare Part A and B covered ser-

vices. The Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) shows

all your services or supplies that providers and sup-

pliers billed to Medicare during the three-month pe-

riod, what Medicare paid, and the maximum amount

you may owe the provider.

When should I get it? You’ll get your MSN every

three months if you get any services or medical sup-

plies during that three-month period. If you don't get

any services or medical supplies during that three-

month period you won’t get an MSN for that particu-

lar three-month period.

What should I do if I get this notice? If you have

other insurance, check to see if it covers anything

that Medicare doesn't. Keep your receipts and bills,

and compare them to your MSN to make sure you

got all the services, supplies or equipment listed. If

you paid a bill before you got your notice, compare

your MSN with the bill to make sure you paid the

right amount for your services. If an item or service

is denied, call your doctors and/or other health care

provider’s office to make sure they submitted the

correct information. If not, the office may resubmit.

If you disagree with any decision made, you can file

an appeal. On the new MSN design, the last page of

the MSN gives you step-by-step directions on when

and how to file an appeal.

Becky is a MMAP counselor and would be happy to

answer any questions you may have. You may reach

her at (906) 753-6986.

January Birthdays Karen Johnson, Susie Hansen, Gladys Hornung and

Cliff Beaudo.

March Birthdays Pat Kieran ............................ March 1

Deanna Thill ........................ March 2

Tim Lahay ........................... March 14

Jeannie Voelker ................. March 30



Mid County Senior Center Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

March Activities March 2 – TEFAP quarterly commodity food distribution from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until quantities run out.

Income guidelines apply. Carryout assistance will be available from 9-11:30 a.m. If you need assistance

carrying out your commodities, please arrive before 11:30 a.m. when staff is unable to provide carryout as-

sistance. Please call the senior center for more information.

March 7 – Cabin Fever Card Party at 1 p.m. Pinochle and smear. Light lunch provided. $5 donation per per-

son.

March 9 – Mystery Lunch Trip. The bus will depart the senior center at 10:30 a.m. and travel to a mystery

destination for a Dutch treat lunch. Cost for the bus ride is $2.50 per person.

March 14 – Foot Clinic beginning at 9 a.m. by appointment only. Cost is $12, which includes toenail trim by

a licensed practical nurse. Please bring your own towel to your scheduled appointment.

March 14 – Craft class meets at 11 a.m. Project: a St. Patrick’s Day favor. Please RSVP the senior center if

you plan on participating.

March 15 – Elderly Food Program distribution drive through from 9-10 a.m. only. Please bring the previous

month’s box back at this time. Please note that the truck leaves promptly at 10 a.m.

March 17– St. Patrick’s Day Party Dinner at noon with favors, door prizes and shamrock shakes! We will be

serving a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner along with potatoes, carrots and pistachio dessert.

Bingo will be played after lunch.

March 21– Craft class meets at 11 a.m. Project: Easter favor. Please RSVP the senior center if you plan on

participating.

March 23 – Easter Party Dinner at noon with favors, door prizes and bingo after lunch. Menu is baked ham,

sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, fruit, dinner roll and Easter dessert.

March 31– Monthly Birthday Party Dinner with salad bar served at 11:30 a.m. to include door prizes and

nutrition raffle. Menu is BBQ Ribs, twice-baked potatoes, cook’s choice vegetable and banana cream pie

for dessert. Bingo will be played after lunch. Please remember to notify the staff if you are celebrating your

birthday in March so we may honor you. All honorees receive a card and free nutrition meal certificate.

Cabin Fever Card Party! Come on down to the Mid County Senior Center 1 p.m. Monday, March 7, and beat your winter blues away!

Smear and pinochle will be played and a light lunch will be served. $5 per person donation.

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Senior Services Program 507 1st Ave. N. Escanaba, MI 49829

OUR SENIOR CENTERS: Your social, health and nutrition resource!

ESCANABA

SENIOR CENTER 225 N. 21st St.

Escanaba, MI 49829

Center Administrator:

Naomi Fletcher

Phone: (906) 786-8850


Pages 4-8

GLADSTONE

SENIOR CENTER 303 N. 8th St.

Gladstone, MI 49837


Lisa Trotter

Phone: (906) 428-2201

Email: [email protected] Pages 9-12

HERMANSVILLE

SENIOR CENTER W5480 1st St.

Hermansville, MI 49847


Pam Haluska

Phone: (906) 498-7735


Pages 24-25

MENOMINEE

SENIOR CENTER 905 10th St.

Menominee, MI 49858


Renelle Betters

Phone: (906) 863-3256


Pages 13-17

MID-COUNTY

SENIOR CENTER 202 S. US 41

Daggett, MI 49821


Becky Thoune

Phone: (906) 753-6986


Pages 26-27

ROCK AREA

SENIOR CENTER 3892 W Maple Ridge 37th Rd

Rock, MI 49880


Becky Carey

Phone: (906) 356-6420


Pages 19-23

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2016 | Vol 3. No. 3

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