October events: HALLOWEEN THROUGH THE YEARS: 1. Originally, you had to dance for your treat. 2. Halloween is more Irish than St. Patrick s Day.

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1 NEWSLETTER DATE VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MCCOA STAFF EXTENSIONS Anna M. Rogers, Executive Director arogers@montmorencycoa.org (989) , extension 12 Carol LaClair, In-Home Coordinator claclair@montmorencycoa.org (989) , extension 10 Maureen Kent, Registered Nurse mkent@montmorencycoa.org (989) , extension 15 October events: HALLOWEEN THROUGH THE YEARS: 1. Originally, you had to dance for your treat. 2. Halloween is more Irish than St. Patrick s Day. 4. Jack-o -lanterns were once made out of turnips, beets and potatoes not pumpkins. 5. Halloween used to be a great day to find your soulmate. Don t forget October is fire prevention awareness month!!! Please remember to check fire extinguishers in your home as well as smoke detectors. As an extra precaution your friends at MCCOA would like to remind you to have an escape plan in place, check all exits for blockages in the event a fire does occur. Make sure that your furnace has been checked and filter is clean, unplug any household appliances not in use and avoid using extension cords when possible. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: OCTOBER EVENTS 2 WORD SCRAMBLE 2 AUTUMN GATHERING EAT SMART DIRECTORS CORNER 4 ATLANTA MENU 5 HILLMAN MENU 6 LEWISTON MENU 7 3 MCCOA Board Members Chairperson William Beswick, Sr., Atlanta Representative Vice-Chairperson Elaine Ableidinger, Hillman Representative Treasurer Corleen Proulx: Atlanta Member at Large Secretary Betty Clark: Lewiston Member at Large Trustees Christine St. George, Lewiston Representative Vickie Clayton, Hillman Member at Large County Commissioner Albert LaFleche MCCOA 2018/2019 Board Meeting Dates: November 13, 2018 (9:30) January 17,2019 (10:00) March 21, 2019 (10:00) May 16, 2019 (10:00) July 18, 2019 (10:00) November 14, 2019 (10:00)

2 MCCOA HAPPENINGS: PAGE 2

3 OCTOBER EVENTS: October 6 - Applefest & Craft Show and Apple Dumplings - Brush Creek Mill Homemade apple dumplings served hot from the oven or order frozen dumplings by calling October 17 - Annual Banquet - Hillman Area Chamber of Commerce - at Patchwood Plaza October 28 - Fall Turkey Dinner & Auction Hillman Community Center - Dinner 4pm Auction 5pm Music at the 6:30 Every third Friday of the month year round. Open mic. Sign-up to play or sing. Music starts at 7:00. Saturday Activities Spinners & Knitters Group, informal get together. No charge. Share conversation and ide- Scrapbooking This group meets the Third Saturday of the month, October through May. No charge. as. October 31st Trunk & Treat on Kneeland St in Lewiston & Trunk & Treat at First Baptist Church of Lewiston Atlanta Fall Fair Festival Celebratory days in October: 10/10/18 National Stop Bullying Day 10/17/18 Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day 10/27/18 Make a Difference Day 10/28/18 National Chocolate Day!! October is Domestic Violence awareness month.

4 Executive Directors Corner: Now that the weather is changing and in an effort to provide the best service to you without interruption, we would like to provide you with a gentle reminder to please make sure that your driveway and walkways are free of snow or debris to allow our staff safe access to your homes. I would like to thank you in advance for complying with this request. Due to the long and cold Michigan winters that we encounter, we are working on ways to insure that you are safe in the event of a winter weather emergency. We have devised a system that would be able to assist us to determine the level of need that you might have if we were to experience such an emergency. We will be sending out a letter with two colored, one-half sheets of paper. One is green and the other is red. The green states All is well. The red one states Help is needed. Their purpose is to assist emergency personnel in determining if you require assistance during a weather related emergency. You would place the appropriate sheet in a front facing window to the street or driveway that can easily be seen from a distance. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions or if you have other suggestions that would benefit everyone involved with our services. Have a wonderful Fall and enjoy the beautiful colors! Sincerely, Anna M. Rogers Executive Director Hello Dear Senior Friend, What a beautiful September we have had!! My husband and I went to Burt Lake and Mullet Lake and through the channels up to Lake Huron this past month and it was so BEAUTIFUL and warm. I LOVE living in Michigan especially in this area!!! Well, fall is approaching, my FAVORITE time of the year. I love when the leaves on the trees turn color. If you can, travel through our county to enjoy the fall view. I truly believe Lewiston, Atlanta and Hillman have the most BEAUTIFUL COLOR in the whole state of Michigan!! Birthdays & NOW ANNIVERSARIES will be celebrated in Atlanta: October 10th. Lewiston: October 16th. Hillman: October 31st. Food Safety 101 presentation will be in Lewiston October 9th and Hillman October 17 at you center at 4:15 p.m. FALL GATHERING ON MONDAY OCTOBER 22ND IN ATLANTA. We did a Spring Fling hosted by Hillman and a Summer Social hosted by Lewiston. Now is Atlanta's turn to invite all the seniors in your county for a fun time!! TIME 3:00 P.M. There will be Snacks, Refreshments, cards and board games. FANTASTIC DOOR PRIZES will be given out!!! ***If you are planning to stay for dinner PLEASE RESERVE with Tammy at IN ADVANCE*** THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR ALL SENIORS!!!! In closing, I wish you GOOD HEALTH and MUCH HAPPINESS!!! Cathy Reeves, Volunteer Services Coordinator

5 OCTOBER 2018 ATLANTA SENIOR CENTER MENU PROVIDED BY MONTMORENCY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m. Cost for soup is $1.00. Cost for salad is $1.00. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. with a suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors 60 years and older; the meal cost for under 60 is $6.00. MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Reservations may now be made before 11a.m on-line at: Select your center, complete form and click on RESERVE For home delivered meal cancellations please call (989) ATLANTA SENIOR CENTER, M-32 NORTH, (989) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1. Liver & Onions 2. BBQ Chicken 3. Pork Chop 4. Fish 5. Mashed Macaroni & Cheese Mixed Veggies Broccoli Fresh Carrot Sticks 8. Spaghetti & Meat Sauce 9. BBQ Pork Sandwich 10. BIRTHDAY TURKEY DINNER CAKE & ICE CREAM 11.Salisbury Steak Mashed Pork Chop 16. Cabbage Roll Boiled 17. Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti 18. Taco Bar Refried Beans Mandarin Oranges Country Steak Boiled Fall Gathering 3-5 pm Baked Chicken Baked 24. Swedish Meatballs/ Noodles Beets 25. Ham Scalloped Meatloaf Macaroni & Cheese Capri Vegetables 30. Pork Chop Suey Over Rice Far East Blend 31. Chicken Pot Pie Coleslaw Please Join us on October 3p.m. for our fall gathering. ATLANTA SR CENTER M-33 North (989) M o n t m o r e n c y C o u n t y C o n s e r v a t i o n C l u b E v e r y ( s e c o n d T u e s d a y ) o f t h e m o n t h Exercise Class: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. until 10 a.m. Commodities: Seniors (40 lbs.) October 15, a-10:30a.m. BUNKO: Please call Carol at (989) To make sure there is a partner available (Every other Thursday) 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

6 OCTOBER 2018 HILLMAN SENIOR CENTER MENU PROVIDED BY MONTMORENCY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m. Soup is $1.00. Salad is $1.00. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. with a suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors 60 years and older; the meal cost for under 60 is $6.00. MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Reservations may now be made before 11 A.M. on-line at: Select your center, complete form and click on RESERVE For home delivered meal cancellations please call (989) HILLMAN SENIOR CENTER, 431 PINE VIEW COURT, (989) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2. Chicken & Dumplings Scalloped 3. Meatloaf 4. Homemade Pizza 7. Mandarin Oranges 1. Ham Sweet 8. Spaghetti & Meat Sauce 9. BBQ Pork Sandwich 10. Chicken Pot Pie Coleslaw 11.Salisbury Steak Mashed Pork Chop 16. Cabbage Roll Boiled 17. Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti 18. Taco Bar Refried Beans Mandarin Oranges Country Steak Boiled Fall Gathering 3-5 pm Baked Chicken Baked 24. Swedish Meatballs/ Noodles Beets 25. Ham Scalloped Meatloaf Macaroni & Cheese Capri Vegetables 30. Pork Chop Suey Over Rice Far East Blend 31.BIRTHDAY TURKEY DINNER CAKE & ICE CREAM Hillman Center 431 Pine View Court Diet group meeting Every Monday Hillman Sr. Center Board of Directors Meeting (Every) (Third WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Open 1 p.m. Mon, Tues, Wed, Thursday * Puzzles* *Wi-Fi* Library* C o m m u n i t y B r e a k f a s t (Third Sunday) 9:00a.m. to 12p.m. Commodities: Seniors (40 lbs.) October 15, :30 p.m. Every Wednesday Line Dancing 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Quilting 12:00 p.m.

7 OCTOBER 2018 LEWISTON 50+ CLUB MENU PROVIDED BY MONTMORENCY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m. Cost for Soup $1.00. Cost for Salad $1.00. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. with a suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors 60 years and older; the meal cost for under 60 is $6.00. MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Reservations may now be made before 11a.m. on-line at: Select your center, complete form and click RESERVE For home delivered meal cancellations please call (989) LEWISTON 50+ CLUB (989) LEWISTON 50 PLUS CLUB, 2811 KNEELAND STREET, (989) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1. Roast Beef Mashed Fruit Salad 2. Pork Chops Meatloaf Prince Charles Blend 5. Baked Fish Spinach Mandarin Oranges 8. Spaghetti & Meat Sauce 9. BBQ Pork Sandwich Chicken Pot Pie Coleslaw 12.Salisbury Steak Mashed 15. Pork Chop 16.BIRTHDAY TURKEY DINNER CAKE & ICE CREAM Cabbage Rolls Boiled Potato Cooked 18. Taco Bar Refried Beans Mandarin Oranges 22. Country Steak Boiled Fall Gathering 3-5 PM Baked Chicken Baked Swedish Meatballs/ Noodles Beets 26. Ham Scalloped 29.Meatloaf Macaroni & Cheese Capri Vegetables 30. Pork Chop Suey Over Rice Far East Blend 31 Lewiston Kneeland (989) Please Join us on October 22nd at 3p.m. at the Atlanta Senior Center for our fall gathering. Lewiston 50+ Club Board of Directors Meeting (3rd Mon. ) Commodities: Seniors (40 0bs.) October 15, :30 a.m. BINGO (Every Wednesday) Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Play Starts at 6:00 p.m. All paper With 2 Jackpots! Pinochle: (Every Friday) 1:00 p.m. $2.50 to play Lewiston Family Ministry Food Pantry: Wed. 12 p.m. 2 BINGO: (Every Wednesday) Doors open at 4 p.m. Euchre: (Every Thursday) 1 p.m., $2.50 to