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NONPROFIT
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US POSTAGE PAID
MONROE, MI
PERMIT NO. 485
Engage!
Monroe Senior Citizens Center 15275 South Dixie Highway Monroe, MI 48161
March 2016 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3
Leading in services, information, and assistance for
quality lifestyles and healthy aging.
Open 366 Days this Year!
Mon. and Wed.: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues. Thurs. and Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Your
senior millage
tax dollars
at work!
Happy Easter! Think Spring!
Views and comments expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views and comments
of the Monroe County Commission on Aging. The Monroe County Commission on Aging is a governmental agency, which funds community senior programming through millage dollars —
including the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging. Those receiving services from these programs
may have certain personal data shared within the funded agencies, except where HIPPA applies.
“The Monroe Center is the place to be – for fun, fellowship, and support.”
15275 South Dixie Highway
Monroe, MI 48161
734-241-0404
Fax 734-241-5302
Visit us on line:
www.monroectr.org
Staff
Executive Director: Sandie Pierce [email protected]
Operational Manager: Dave McNew [email protected]
Program Manager: Karen Lemerand [email protected]
Full Time Cook: Scott Suttles [email protected]
Cooks: Michelle Gessner Donna Jones Jan Copi
Customer Service Coordinator: Cheri Braunlich [email protected]
Accounting Clerk: Linda Guyor [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator: Elaine Hudkins [email protected]
Volunteer Aide: Nicole Guyor
RSVP Director: Joe Grifka [email protected]
RSVP Volunteer Coordinator: Josh Fields [email protected]
Membership Meetings
Membership Meetings are
being held quarterly.
the next one is Thursday,
April 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Page Contacts 2
From the Director’s Desk 3
Donations / New Members 4
Birthdays 5
Special Events 6-8
RSVP 9
Message from Program Manager 10
Support Group / Travel 11
Daily Activities 12-13
Support Services 14-15
Card Winners 16
Sports Talk with Denis 17
A Matter of Balance 18
Advertisers 19-21
Café Hours 22
Event Calendar 23
Menu 24
Vision:
The Monroe Center for Healthy Aging is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults
in Monroe County.
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Geri Allen
VICE PRESIDENT:
Peggy Barton
TREASURER:
Jaime McDonald
SECRETARY:
Diane Kamprath
BOARD MEMBERS:
Jim McDevitt
Jim DeVries
Laura Keehn
Lois Knegendorf
Sister Joan Kusak
J. Henry Lievens
Robin Morr / Jennifer Sell
Rob Peven
Patricia Poupard
Debra Sieb
Dale Zorn / Corey Welch
“Off Your Rocker” on MPACT
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Comcast – Channel 21 Charter – Channel 187
March 2016 ENGAGE! · Monroe Center for Healthy Aging 3
From the
Director’s Desk . . . “Silent gratitude isn't much use
to anyone.”
~ Gladys Bronwyn Stern
Happy Spring! Although our winter has been mild, I am very
much looking to warmer days, flowers budding, and birds
chirping. It’s a time of rejuvenation when things begin to look
up after the dreary days of winter.
Staying optimistic is sometimes challenging. But it is indeed
our choice on how we face each day. Sometimes it’s as easy as
changing our words. Instead of saying “Oh great, another day”
how about shifting to our words to “Another day — how great!”
I’ve always believed that we are exactly where we are supposed
to be in life. Granted, I have not always understood at the time,
but the lessons learned help to shape who I am today. When I
take stock of my life, I’m grateful.
Yet, I do sometimes fall into looking at what’s wrong rather
than at all that’s right. And, not remembering, that people
really do act with the best of intentions even if their way is not
my way.
So, at this time of rejuvenation, I’m taking a step back and then
a step forward to make a real effort to look for the good and to
appreciate what all of you bring to my life and sharing it. After
all, silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.
Now that it’s easier to get out, I invite you to visit the Monroe
Center more often. We some fun events planned for March,
plus a couple educational programs. Please join us. We’re
planning the annual Easter Egg Hunt for your grandchildren
and great grandchildren on Saturday, March 26, and we are
serving Easter Brunch on Easter Sunday. Please invite your
family and friends and RSVP to reserve your table.
Thank you for the joy you bring to my life, and best
wishes for a Blessed Easter.
- Sandie
News to Note . . .
February 25 — BP Checks from
11—11:45 am. Heart Health
Presentation with Q & A
11:45 am—12:05 pm
March 2 — Birthday Dinner
March 2 — Alzheimer’s
Association informational table
from 11 am—1pm
March 8 — Re-show of “Fed Up”
documentary. Supper at 5:15pm.
Public Invited.
March 9 — Silly Bingo with
Enriched Life, 11:45 am
March 15 — “How Do I
Revamp My Diet?” Health
Odyssey — lunch served at 11 am
with program at 11:45 am.
Lunch is complimentary for
those who pre-register.
March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day Ribs
& Chicken Fund-raiser w/music
by Bob Wurst. Wear green!
March 22 — Four-Week Matter of Balance Class Begins. Please pre-register.
March 23 — Movie The Intern —
1:30 pm
March 26 — Easter Egg Hunt for
Members’ grandchildren and
great-grandchildren
March 27 — Easter Brunch
March 28 — Caring for
Ourselves Support Group —
3:30 pm with Lance Slatton
from Enriched Life. New
members are welcome.
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Good people making goodness possible: Latest Donations
From the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the thousands who are served by the Monroe Center
for Healthy Aging each year, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. We pledge
to use your donations wisely as we lead in information and assistance for quality lifestyles and healthy
aging in Monroe County. We are a 501(c)3, tax-deductible organization (Tax ID #38-1679755). You
may use this listing as evidence of your donation or if you need further documentation, please let us
know at 734-241-0404.
Welcome New January Members!
Each month, new members are invited to join the staff for a complimentary lunch on the
third Friday of the month. Please watch for your new member letter in the mail!
Linda Allen Pansy Heath Becky O’Bryan
Mary Ann Barbier Barbara Kozicki Shiela Pershard
Georganna Brey Sandy Kozicki Lola Santure
Connie Carroll Thomas & Joyce Murphy Darrell Skiver
Debra Heath Debi Nieswender
We are grateful
for your support!
Notary Services
Monday—Thursday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Valet Parking is available. Please inquire at the reception
2016 Membership Dues Attention Members: This is the last newsletter you will receive if you have not paid your dues
for 2016. We want you to continue enjoying the Center and receiving membership rates, so please make sure you are up to date. The cost is $20 for Monroe County residents
who are 55 and older and $25 if under 60 and/or outside of Monroe County. Non-member lunch rates will apply after March 15. Thank you!
Gabriele Huber
Hannah Johnson
Tom & Diane Beck
David Shade
Margaret Howerton
Janice Smith
Tony Maniaci
Barbara Pillarelli
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For all members celebrating a March birthday, join us for a complimentary Birthday Lunch with cake and ice cream and
festive music on Wednesday, March 2 from 11 am—1 pm. Please call 241-0404 by Feb. 29 or stop by the Front Desk
to sign-up. When you arrive, please let the Receptionist know it’s your birthday and if you want it announced.
Happy March Birthdays!
February
Birthday
Smiles
Bonnie L. Bellino 1 Shar DeSloover 11 Judy Campbell 21
Connie Carroll 1 Margaret Nussbaum 11 Walter Iott 21
Gary Heck 1 Shirley Gonzalez 12 Julie Jay 21
Frank Stasa 1 Marjorie Eighmey 13 Sally "Penny" Lunn 21
Eileen Toburen 1 Marlene Laws 13 Aimee Meyers 21
Janet Henderson 2 Bonnie Merrill 13 Sr. Janet Ryan 21
James C Hessey 2 Teresa Roof 13 Loretta J. Thompson 21
Loretta Brossia 3 Loretta Sisung 13 Beth Ann Choate 22
Connie Taormina 3 Sherry Allen 14 Frances Monday 22
James Bloomfield 4 Patrick Sonoras 14 Joyce Murphy 22
Betty Bomia 4 Julia B. Copi 15 Shirley Swope 22
Nancy Ellison 4 Rita Ganallis 15 Robert Vajcner 22
Marvin McKibben 4 Betty L. Williams 15 Mary Walter 22
Florance Schlecht 5 Albert Conner 16 Roger Bullard 23
Janet Ingels 6 Gertrude Novak 16 Mary Ketterman 23
Ruth Hammac 7 Irene Kelly 17 Ernie Howerton 24
Eileen Baldock 8 Patricia McManaway 17 Christine Johnson 24
Phyllis Gillispie 8 Earl Reaume 17 Don Ferguson 25
Orville Hammer 8 Blanche Riley 17 Sylvia Gore 25
Verple Lazette 8 Robert Vergiels 17 Betty Knapp 25
Cindy Prusaitis 8 James Weber 17 Margaret Brightbill 26
Mary Theisen 8 Millie Daniels 18 Milt Lovell 26
Irene Flewelling 9 Sandy Kozicki 18 Pam Arnold 27
Mary Ann McBee 9 James Owens 18 Susan Jewel 29
Fred Wickenheiser 9 Helen Swinkey 19 Patricia A. Motika 29
Leonard Ely 10 Tavi Cappuccilli 20 Joan Arguelles 30
Will Ferguson 10 JoAnn Green 20 Dorothy Conger 30
Linda Harper 10 Gabriele Huber 20 Stewart L. Werner 30
Victoria Charter 11 Jean Moore 20
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March 2016 Special Events At-a-Glance
Silly Bingo
Wednesday March 9
Movie Day
March 23rd at
1:30 pm.
“The Intern”
March 9
9 am—12 noon
Eastern Michigan
University Nursing
Students will be here
to do Blood Pressure
Checks, assist with
medication questions &
provide information.
St. Patrick’s Day Fund-raiser
Thursday, March 17 11 am to 12:30 pm
Music by Bob Wurst $6.00 supports
your Center!
Certified
Therapy Dogs
Visits from Lola,
Rolfe, Lili, Bear, and Link (in
training) every Tuesday at
10:30 am.
Menu:
BBQ Ribs or Chicken Legs
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Vinegar Cole Slaw
Thank you to those
who brought items
to the Bake Sale!
7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26, 11 am - 12:30 pm
An event for the whole family….members, bring your
grandchildren and great-grandchildren! For ages 12 and
up. Groups will be formed based on age, and hunt times
will be staggered. Please RSVP with your name, and the
names and ages of your grandchildren. The Easter Bunny
looks forward to seeing you and your family!
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Now Open Later
Two Nights!! The Center is now open on Mondays
& Wednesdays until 7:00 p.m.
Supper is available from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Watch for the menu special.
White Elephant Bingo: 5:00 p.m. Mondays
Yoga: 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Matter of Balance Exercise is at 3:00 p.m.
on Mondays and Wednesdays
Scent-Free Center
The Center has a “scent-free” policy in order to help members and guests who have breathing difficulties, such
as CHF, COPD, Asthma, and Allergies. Perfumes, lotions, body sprays, and even bug spray, can
cause health problems for these folks. Thank you for following the
policy, so we can all breathe better!
Alzheimer’s Association
Information Table
with Amy Tuazon
Wednesday, March 2
11:00 to 1:00
at the Monroe Center
“How Do I Re-Vamp my
Diet?” Health Odyssey Did you see the “Fed Up” Documentary?
And now you’re wondering, “What do I do now?”
Get tips on buying locally, eating real food, and
making good changes to your diet.
—Tuesday, March 15, 2016—
Presented by Kiwanis member Maurine Sharp, RN—Health Matters Herbs and More
Complimentary Lunch at 11:00 a.m. (for those who RSVP)
Program at 11:45 a.m. Door prizes
Sponsored
by the
Kiwanis Club
of Monroe
The Monroe Center will re-show the
“Fed-Up” documentary on Tuesday,
March 8 at 5:15 pm with discussion to
follow. A light supper will be served.
All are invited to attend. Please RSVP
at (734) 241-0404.
Why should we
care? It is
estimated that
93 million
Americans are
affected by
obesity.
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We look forward to seeing you
at the EASTER BRUNCH on
Sunday, March 27, from
10:30 am—1 pm.
Menu: Scrambled Eggs, French Toast,
Ham/Sausage, Country Potatoes,
Vegetables/Fruit, Salads and Dessert.
Cost: $8 for Adults
$4 for children 4-6,
Free for ages 3 and
under.
Call 241-0404 or
stop by the desk to make reservations.
Feeling Ill? Germs spread easily. For your convenience, we have a box of tissues at the reception desk and hand sanitizer right inside the front door. If you are sick, please be kind to others and stay home while you recuperate.
The Organ Group that meets
at 1 pm on Thursdays is seeking
more organ players.
Please stop by on any Thursday
and join in!
Save the Date! April 1—No Fooling!
Annual Spaghetti Dinner with
Head Chef Mario Pace
More details to follow soon.
Please be sure to reserve your table early.
The Monroe Center Close at 2 pm on Good
Friday.
Afternoon activities
are cancelled.
Bible Study and Sometimer’s
Euchre will be starting up in March. Both will be held on
Thursdays (March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, and March 31) with Bible
Study from 12:30—2 pm and Euchre from 2:15—3:15 pm. Both
groups will be led by Rose Harris.
Monday Nights from 5—6 pm
Everyone’s a winner!
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Dear Friends of the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging,
Companionship is a universal human survival need. In the words of the 2015 Monroe
County Older Adults Needs Assessment, “Older adults have a need and desire for affilia-
tion, for ties and connections with one another, just as people of all ages do...”
The (just forming) Senior Neighbors Program, sponsored by the Monroe Center for
Healthy Aging promises to fill that need for isolated seniors by offering companionship to those who have requested it. Our goal is to ensure that seniors have rewarding social connections and most importantly, we wish to help them stay healthy, aware, informed
and engaged.
What is Companionship? Companionship may take as many forms as there are people. Your being there, and being the dependable person who takes the time to listen and
engage offers a crucial opportunity for healthy experiences and change. Here’s some examples of activities: talking and reminiscing, playing card or table games, watching shows or movies and discussing them, letter writing, sharing new skills, nonmedical
assistance with activities of daily living and exploring community based resources that
enable the senior to remain optimally independent.
Some volunteers may wish to use personal vehicles or public transit to help seniors get to
meaningful activities such as a senior center or a congregate meal. Not a requirement, but a valuable add-on when appropriate and possible. Some volunteers may choose to go a step further to provide a caregiver with a break (respite) while they spend time with
the cared for senior. Caregivers are truly grateful for a break in order to take care of
themselves or simply get a chance to rest and recharge.
Whatever form of Companionship you choose, you will be trained to access resources to keep you and your senior protected, safe and informed. Volunteer transportation and
meal reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are provided throughout all
aspects of Companionship.
Call and volunteer today to be a Senior Neighbor!
Yours in community service,
Joe
Joe Grifka, Program Director
734-241-0408
Message from RSVP……
Companionship—Senior
Neighbors Program
“Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do.”
College Basketball Coach John Wooden
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From the Program Manager . . .
You’ve probably heard someone say, “Oh, that’s on my bucket list!” and may have wondered what they were talking about. By dictionary definition,
a bucket list is “a list of things that one has not done before, but wants to do before dying.” It comes from the phrase kick the bucket (to die) and the expression has been around for about 10 years (that’s what the internet says so it must be true!). A bucket list can be endless, extravagant, and unachievable. But to me, part of the fun is having items that I can achieve right along with items that I know will never happen. It’s about setting goals, prioritizing, and figuring out how to achieve them. Another way to think about it: What do you want on the highlight reel of your whole life?
Some common bucket list items I found on the internet were: Ride in a hot air balloon Fall in love Run a marathon Go to Hollywood Be on the cover of a magazine See the Eiffel Tower in person Go sky diving Find a 4 leaf clover See all 7 continents Be in Times Square on New Year’s Eve Go to Disney World Go on a cruise See an iceberg Be an extra in a movie Send a message in a bottle Be a go go dancer (for only one night) Beat cancer Win big at the casino Go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Oktoberfest in Germany Reconcile with my daughter/son, brother/sister, mother/father
With just a few exceptions, I bet there is at least one member of the Monroe Center that has done every one of those items on the list. What a great accomplishment! And now that you have completed an item (or 2 or 3) from your bucket list, did you add other new items to it? What have you always wanted to do but have not done yet? What are your biggest goals and dreams? What activities or skills do you still want to learn? What experiences do you want to have so you can live a life without regret? As I said previously, my bucket list falls into a few different categories.
Money is no object - Travel the world; hire a personal trainer to come to my house every day and force me to exercise!
Never going to happen – Spend the afternoon with my (long-deceased) Great Grandma; appear on The Sonny & Cher Show (I was 3 when I wanted to do this); and see the Detroit Lions win the Super Bowl (maybe I should aim low and be happy with a playoff win?).
Going to do it - Learn a foreign language; have a Hershey Chocolate Body Wrap at a spa; see the Grand Canyon; go on a zip line; ride the Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point; drive a car at MIS Race Track; attend a University of Michigan football game; and have a glass of wine in Napa Valley.
Perhaps this article has inspired you to write your bucket list, or make some specific plans to knock something off your bucket list.
Have no regrets – what does your highlight reel look like?
~Karen
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Life Changes Support Group Monday, March 28, 2015
3:30 p.m.
Led by Lance Slatton
Sharing with one another is such a wonderful way to connect. This month during “Let’s
Chat” we want to hear about what makes you happiest — and what stresses you out.
We hope that you’ll come share your memories and then stay for a light supper. The
Center is open late on Mondays.
New Members Welcome
Share—Listen—Care
Upcoming Travel
Contact Maxine — Friday mornings (734) 241-0404
Casinos
Belterra — March 3 — $119 double occupancy
Horseshoe Cleveland — April 20 — $39 per person each trip
Motor City — May 17 — Must have 12 passengers for Monroe pick up
Cruises Alaska
Island Princess, May 29 —June 8, Passport required
Grand American Tours
Eastern Caribbean — November 2016
April 13 — Vera Bradley & Sightseeing Overnight — $179 double occupancy
Interested in the following? See the flyers on the Travel Board at the Center.
Rhine / Danube Cruise Ireland — April 19 to 26, 2016
Shows Sightseeing New Year’s Eve in Traverse City
There are many ideas for trips on the Travel Board and in the Travel Book, if you are able to drive out of Monroe County for another departure location.
Call Maxine for details. She will try her best to get you on a bus — south, east, or southwest!
New Time
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Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit
Join us and your friends in these programs and activities!
Every Day at the Center:
Pool (Billiards) Exercise Equipment Wii Bowling Cards Various Games Puzzles
Computer Stations with Internet Access (We are also a WI-FI hotspot. )
Exercise and Health
Movin' & Groovin’ Exercise with Lori Adams
Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 am
$2 members / $3 for non-members
Exercise and stretch from a seated position with music. Walkers and Wheelchairs are welcome!
Line Dancing Mondays at 2:00 pm
Personal Exercise Assistance Barbara Ginther, PTA
Rehabilitation Specialist of Monroe
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Chair Yoga with Cheri
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 am
Level I Yoga Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Beginning T'ai Chi Fridays 12:00 pm to 12:30 p.m.
Members free / Non-members $1
T'ai Chi Fridays 12:30 and 1:30 pm
Members free / Non-members $1
Tap Dancing Fridays 2:00 pm $5.00 per class
Balance Matters Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00
Massage w/ Jean Wright Mondays 10 am to 2 pm
15 minutes for $10 No appts needed.
Cards
Pinochle Mondays at 1:00 pm
Wednesdays at 12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Howell or Mitchell movement
depending on group.
Euchre Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:15 am
Euchre Tournament Saturdays at 12:30 pm
New ten-week tournament runs through April 23.
Players must play five weeks out of the first nine weeks to be eligible for prizes and to play on the 10th week.
Canasta Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Hand and Foot Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
“Cheri’s
Favorite
Quote
of the
Month”
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Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit
Join us and your friends in these programs and activities!
Groups and Clubs
Hearing Support Group Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
More information is listed on Support Services page.
“20 / 20” Club Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Twenty pounds in Twenty weeks or twenty minutes of exercise a day. New session began January 11. Join us!
Retirees Breakfast 3rd Wednesday (March 16)
Anytime between 7:00 & 10:00
We welcome retiree groups to come in and eat with friends. Or if your group would like another day, just let us know!
Vision Support Group
1st Thursday (March 3) at 10:00
Stamp Club 2nd Monday (March 14)
7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Calling all Philatelists!
Monroe Sewing Club 3rd Monday (March 21)
6:30 pm in conference room
Wood Carvers Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monroe Coin Club 1st Tuesday (March 1)
7:00 pm Come with coins!
Peer Support Group 4th Monday (March 28)
3:30 p.m. Facilitated by Lance Slatton, CSCM from Enriched Life Home Care Services
Newsletter Crew 3rd Monday (March 21) 6:00 am
Activities / Programs
Bingo Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Opens at 12:30 p.m. Players pay for cards.
White Elephant Bingo — Mondays at 5:00 p.m.
Sing-Along Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
“Just for Fun” Pool Competition
Thursdays at 9:00 am
Organ Group Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Bible Study Thursdays at 12:30 pm
Chess Friday mornings
Jack Johnston is looking for players or students for Friday mornings. If interested, please leave your name and phone
Brain Aerobics Fridays at 10:00 am
Join the group for some fun exercises and games.
Movie Matinee 4th Wednesday (March 23)
Food Commodities Distribution
3rd Monday (March 21)
Contact MCOP at 241-2775 to apply for food assistance.
Library CheckOut Thursday (March 3rd) 11:30
Monroe County Library System
Computer Instruction
Held at the Frenchtown Center. Led by Sharon Northrup Call 241-0404 to pre-register. Free for members. $5 others.
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Deaf and Hearing Impaired — Socialization
The Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services, Inc. SUPPORT GROUP for the
Deaf meets each Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Senior Center.
The group Communicates in American Sign Language and Voice.
Socialization is extremely important for all of us to avoid isolation and
all of the additional communication challenges faced by those who are
deaf or hard of hearing.
Support Groups. There are also support groups for hard of hearing, i.e. HEARING LOSS
FOR DATA (Discussion, Awareness, Technological Assistance). The group discusses coping
skills, listening strategies, the latest technology for hearing assistance and other hearing
loss related information. Led by Certified Sign Language Interpreter, Robyn Anderson.
Robyn also teaches American Sign Language Classes. If you are interested in learning the
fourth most used Language in the United States, contact Robyn at 734-673-0799 to register
or obtain information. MCOP—By Appointment
Representatives from MCOP are at the Center each month.
(March 1, 15, and 29) from 10:00 a.m. until noon to help you find
the resources you need. Representatives help with applying for
Food Assistance benefits, as well as getting Home Care, Personal
Care, Home Chore, and Transportation assistance. They also assist with applying for Tax
Credits, Housing, and with questions about Medicare Part D. Please call the Center at
241-0404 to schedule an appointment. To register for food commodities (help with
groceries), contact MCOP at 734.241.2775.
Medicare Part D
Medicare Counselor, Jackie Drouillard, is at the Monroe Center on Thursdays to answer
your questions about Medicare. She is a certified MMAP volunteer and can review your
Part D plan with you to ensure that you have the best coverage and cost. Please make an
appointment by calling 734.241-0404.
Monroe County Senior Legal Services—By Appointment
Monroe County Senior Legal Services is at the Center on the second and fourth Wednesday
(March 9 and 23). Please call the Center at 241-0404 to make an appointment. A $20.00
initial consulting fee applies.
Support Services
The agencies listed below have representatives at the Monroe Center
for Healthy Aging each month to provide information and services.
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If you don’t see the support you need, please call the Center at 734.241.0404 for resources.
Personal Exercise Assistance Sponsored by: Rehabilitation Specialist of Monroe Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Barbara Ginther is at the Center every Tuesday morning to assist and guide
you with your work-out in the Center’s Exercise Room. She will assess your fitness level, help you set goals, create an exercise program, and keep you motivated. Other Benefits include:
Education about strength training, Proper use of the equipment cardio and basic nutrition Guidance on reaching your goals A reason to show up at the gym each week Track your progress Accountability
Barbara Ginther is a licensed PTA. Barb received her Physical Therapy Assistant Degree at the Professional Skills Institute of Toledo, Ohio and is licensed in Ohio & Michigan. She has worked with all age levels from pediatrics to geriatrics and specializes in aquatic and manual therapy. She was married to the late Mike Ginther and has two daughters who attend Mason Schools. She is a volunteer fire fighter, EMT and a Captain at the Morin Point Fire Department. She is also a 4-H Leader for the Krazy Kids 4-H Group.
975 S. Monroe St., Suite C
Monroe, MI 48161 734.241.0560
Support Services—Continued
Vision Impaired Support
The Vision Support group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month (March 3) at 10:00 a.m. to
discover ways to handle different situations that people who are visually-impaired might
encounter. The group often discusses new vision aids, transportation issues, and local help
that is available. Volunteer Sue List puts the newsletter to tape for Center members.
Blood Sugar Testing - Keeping blood sugar controlled most of the time is an important part of
treating diabetes. Blood sugar levels change all day long, every day, for everyone, and checks
provide a snapshot of our blood sugar at that moment. The Center is happy to provide this
service sponsored by Magnum Care of Monroe.
1st Monday (March 7) of the month at 11:00 a.m. and the 3rd Friday (March 18) of the
month with Magnum of Monroe at 11:00 a.m. (Subject to availability of nurses.)
Blood Pressure Checks
Kelly Hardy, from Great Lakes Caring is here on the 2nd Friday (March 11)
Cynthia McIlvain from Magnum Care of Monroe is here on 1st Monday (March 7) of the month and the 3rd Friday (March 18), both days at 11 am.
Complete Home Health Care is here on the 4th Monday (March 28) at 9:00 a.m.
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Card Players and Winners
CANASTA
MEN’S CARDS
Played on Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.
BRIDGE EUCHRE PINOCHLE The Tuesday Duplicate Bridge
Group plays a Howell or Mitchell movement, depending on the group
NOW at 9:00 a.m.
Played every Wednesday & Friday @
9:15am. Euchre tournaments played
Saturdays @ 12:30 p.m.
Played every Monday @ 1:00 p.m. Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m.
Played every morning,
except Sunday
Barb Benore Andy Honas
Alice Ford Jerry Kroeger
Monday Pinochle
Wednesday Pinochle
January 18 January 20
Ellen Blackman 1st Larry McCrea 1st
Al Miller 2nd Ellen Blackman 2nd
Lola Santure 3rd Al Miller/M.Worstel 3rd
Gene Opfermann 4th Marlene Chambo 4th
January 25 January 27
Phil Eighmey 1st Lola Santure 1st
Marlin Worstel 2nd Marlin Worstel 2nd
Al Miller 3rd Marlene Chambo 3rd
Gus Ginepro 4th Larry McCrea 4th
February 1 February 3
Al Miller 1st Jim Bender 1st
Larry McCrea 2nd Jean Moore 2nd
Gene Opfermann 3rd Lola Santure 3rd
Jim Bender 4th Jerry Eichbauer 4th
February 8 February 10
Lola Santure 1st Larry McCrea 1st
Marlin Worstell 2nd Gus Ginepro 2nd
Gus Ginepro 3rd Jim Bender 3rd
Gene Opfermann 4th Phil Eighmey 4th
Hand & Foot Played on Fridays
at 1:00 p.m.
Games Won
Shirley Peterson 7
Marlene Chambo 5
Cliff Bomia 5
Jerry Bercheny 4
Barb Benore 3
Ethel Fountain 3
Lois Knegendorf 3
Charlotte Roth 3
Ellen Blackman 2
Gus Ginepro 2
Don Jeffery 2
Jerry Kroger 2
Al Miller 2
Gary Miller 2
Ed Riley 2
Blanche Chambo 1
Rene Crombes 1
Earl Reaume 1
Ed Russeau 1
Bonnie Shinevar 1
Saturday Euchre
Tournament
12:30 p.m.
New Saturday Tournament began on
February 20. Tournaments run for 10 weeks. Players
must play five weeks out of the first nine
weeks to be eligible for prizes and play on the
tenth week.
Eleanor Ash
Juanita Bolsters
Dee Boylan
Tavi Cappuccilli ++
Lloyd Connor
Jo Ann Evans
Alan Faut
Rollie Fisher #
Bonnie Greb *
Barb Golubic
Cathy Haddix ++ # *
Charles Hehl
Phyllis Hebert ++ #
Bob Jeffers ++ # *
Sandy Lipford
Marianne Minton
Linda Neely
Jan Notario *
Shirley Petersen
Maureen Pfiester
Ed Riley *
Pat Riley *
Jim Schmitz ++
Maryann Sieb
Susan Taft ++
Marge Venzel
Winners: ++1/26 #2/02 * 2/09
Played at 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays
Number of Wins on January 28
Larry McCrea— 2 Gus Ginepro—1
Just for Fun Pool
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Anyone happen to watch the Super Bowl? It was one of the most exciting games I have seen in a while. To think that this could be the last game for Peyton Manning made it more intriguing. Denver which had one of the best defenses in the league, proved it on this day sacking Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers 4 times. It seemed that Denver had their number all day. In fact, Von Miller was in Cam Newton face most of the time and was voted the games’ Most Valuable Player.
I really don't know if Peyton Manning is going to retire or not, but whatever he decides will be his final decision. He really doesn't need to determine what he can do or cannot do! After winning a lot of regular season games and playoff games, if I were him, I would retire right now without getting hurt. Peyton, you did enough for the game of football. Now would be the time to step down and enjoy time with your wife, children, and family.
Also starting in March will be the beginning of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. This is also exciting to watch and follow your favorite team. There should be a lot of good teams entering this tournament, like Michigan State, Michigan, and Ohio State. You never know when one team upsets another team.
The Detroit Pistons are still hanging in there for a playoff spot. They will be playing a lot of meaningful games.
The Detroit Red Wings are also playing some good hockey right now to stay in the playoff race. Petr Mrazek has been good in goal for the Red Wings blocking shots and making some good saves too.
And finally if you can believe it the Detroit Tigers will be starting spring training down in Florida. This should be exciting for the Tigers this year after making off-season trades to improve the team. Any changes will be better than last year when the Tigers finished in last place. Hopefully things will be better this year.
Well that is all for now sports fans. Take care and I will talk to you next month.
——Denis Lecurgo
Sports Talk with Denis……..
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VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3
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CAFÉ Open 7 days a week
Eating at the Cafe’ is easy as 1, 2, 3 ! 1. First scan your key card at the front desk, place your order and pay. 2. Walk around the corner and give your slip to the fabulous kitchen staff. 3. You can either wait at the counter or staff will bring your food to your table.
Salad bar customers receive a plate and help themselves to the salad bar.
The Cafe’s meals are not subsidized by state or federal
tax dollars. We charge according to our real expenses.
We do this to have affordable meals, lots of choices, and remain open to all!
Retiree Groups
Holcim Inc. (Dundee Cement) Twice a year reunion
breakfast in May and October. Next breakfast is
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m. Contact
Marty Warner.
Jones Transfer MGO Every 4th Month/4th Saturday,
next date (tentative) is June 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Contact person is Karen Straub.
Monroe Ford Salary on the 1st Monday of the
Month — March 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Monroe Good Time Cruisers every Thursday at
8:00 a.m.
Ohio China Company Breakfast—on the 3rd
Thursday of the month— March 17 at 8:30
a.m. For more information contact Vern Theisen.
Woodhaven Ford Retirees Breakfast—on the 1st
Monday of the month— March 7, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. MAECO Retires Breakfast — third Wednesday of
every month at 8:30 a.m. March 16
Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast is on a per item basis. Create your own
combination of meat, eggs, pancakes, French toast,
oatmeal, fruit and more. Coffee and tea are
complimentary. Juices and milk are available, along
with a variety of breads for toast.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch is full of choices from the whole meal, which
includes your choice of one of the daily specials, salad
bar, a beverage and dessert. Smaller combinations are
also available such as a main choice alone or the salad
bar alone. You can also choose from the variety of
sandwiches offered on the menu such as, chicken
Caesar wraps, tuna salad, BLT’s, hamburgers and
more, or enjoy the soup of the day. Prices range from
$2.50 to $3.20 per item or for the complete combo at
$5.30 for members and $6.89 for guest (includes tax).
Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Breakfast is served from 7 am — 1 pm on a per item
basis. Create your own combination of meat, eggs,
pancakes, French toast, oatmeal and more. Lunch
starts at 11:00 a.m. with variety of sandwiches offered
such as, chicken Caesar wraps, tuna salad, BLT’s,
hamburgers and more, or enjoy the soup of the day.
Sunday Dinners—Home Cooked: Dinner is served
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and includes full dinners
with home-cooked meats, salad bar, and home-baked
pies. Prices (with tax) are $7.42 for members and
$8.48 for guests. Salad Bar alone (tax included) $2.65
member and $3.45 guests. Main choice alone with
dessert and drink (tax included), $4.77 member and
$6.10 guest.
Mondays
at 10:15 a.m.
New Group began
January 11 — join us!
Balance Matters Exercise Class
designed to help with improving our balance.
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.
The Monroe Center can cater your special event — reunions, baby showers, birthday gatherings, board meetings….please see
Dave McNew for more details!