MONTMORENCY COUNTY SENIOR NEWS September 2016 Issue 2-2016 Montmorency County Commission On Aging MISSION STATEMENT MCCOA Office Staff Executive Director Anna M. Rogers In-Home Coordinator Evelyn White Registered Nurse Maureen Kent MCCOA Board Members Chairperson Carol Athan: Lewiston Rep. Vice-Chairperson Elaine Ableidinger: Hillman Rep. Treasurer Corleen Proulx: Atlanta Member at Lg Secretary Betty Clark: Lewiston Member at Lg William "Ed" Beswick, Sr.: Atlanta Rep. Judith I. Roth: Hillman Member at Lg County Commissioner Albert LaFleche M.C.C.O.A. BOARD 2016/2017 MEETING CALENDAR DATES September 15, 2016 November 17, 2016 January 19, 2017 March 16, 2017 May 18, 2017 July 20, 2017 September 21, 2017 9:30 a.m. at the M.C.C.O.A. Office Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Email: infor@montmorencycoa.org Web address: www.montmorencycoa.org Committed to Helping Seniors T h e M o n t m o r e n c y C o u n t y Commission on Aging is patterned after the Older Michiganian Act. We are a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political organization. The purpose of MCCOA is to coordinate and implement public and private programs that promote and safeguard the independence, welfare, and dignity of the senior citizens of Montmorency County. In This Issue Page 2 Services, Activity Survey, Loan Closet & Medication Lock Box Program Page 3 MCCOA Upcoming Events Page 4 Atlanta Menu and Activities Page 5 Hillman Menu and Activities Page 6 Lewiston Menu and Activities Page 7 PIE&G $3,000 grant, Thank you s, Newsletter Subscription Information
Services We Offer A well balanced and attractive dinner served at each Senior Center Home delivered meals anywhere in the county Homemaker, light housekeeping Personal Care Respite Services MDCH Home Help Contracted Provider Private Duty services Assistance in setting up medications Donation program for incontinent products Emergency shelf-stable meals for Home Delivered Meal clients Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program (Kinship) Foot Care Health Resource Center (WiFi Service) Medical Equipment Loan Closet Medical Transportation Program Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program Medication lock box loan program MICAFE Applications Nursing By a Registered Nurse Pet Assistance Program Senior Box Program Senior Project Fresh Telephone Assurance Calls Volunteer Transportation Services DEAR SENIORS: MCCOA would love to know what kind of activities YOU would enjoy doing the MOST. Please circle your favorites: 1. BINGO games. 2. BOARD games. 3. DANCES. 4. FUN theme of the month celebration or games. 5. TRIPS (Number each with your first choice being #1 and #6 your last choice. Animal or nature tours Boat cruises Casino trips Scenic train rides Shopping Surprise lunches or dinners OTHER SUGGESTIONS: Coordination Services Through MCCOA Commodities (Food) Emergency heating and utilities Emergency civil national disaster Foster Grandparents Home remodeling and repair Hospice Services Legal counsel assistance Medical alert program Senior Companions Services Veteran services Work Program-Placement of Seniors Please place in the survey drop box at any of the centers or MCCOA office. THANK YOU for participating in this questionnaire. It is greatly appreciated!!! Healthcare Loan Closet & Medication Lock Box Program The next time you need durable medical or incontinent supplies, check with us first. Through donations and grants, we may have what you need. Walkers, Canes, Crutches, Commodes, Shower benches, Wheelchairs and other Miscellaneous Supplies. Medication Lock Boxes are set up by appointment with our Registered Nurse. Please call 989-785-2580.
Upcoming Events MCCOA RECIPIENT OF MEALS ON WHEELS LOVES PET GRANT. The Montmorency County Commission on Aging was recently notified that they were the recipient of a $2,500.00 Meals on Wheels Loves Pets Grant from Meals on Wheels America. Anna Rogers, Executive Director, wrote the grant as a way to assist MCCOA clients with their pet care needs due to their limited financial resources. The program is limited to current MCCOA clients with a simple application required. The funds will be utilized to provide pet food, storage containers, pet supplies, temporary boarding and delivery expenses on a case-by-case basis. MCCOA has partnered with the Elk Country Animal Shelter to provide reduced cost pet care, education to our seniors on the importance of healthy pets and storage of the products. Volunteers are being sought to assist with packaging and delivery of the items with mileage reimbursement offered. To learn more about the program or to volunteer, please call MCCOA at (989)785-2580. Commodities: Seniors (40 lbs.) September 19, 2016 ATLANTA 10 a.m. 11:00 a.m. HILLMAN 12 p.m. 12:30 p.m. LEWISTON 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. To be distributed at your local Senior Center TWO-Food Giveaways Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Tuesday, October 25, 2016 (Please do not come early): SENIOR CITIZENS & FAMILIES : Distribution Will begin at 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. DISTRIBUTION LOCATION: Atlanta Senior Center 11780 M-33 North Atlanta, MI 49709 MUST provide proof of ID, MUST bring own containers, and be a resident of Montmorency County. Questions or would you like to VOLUNTEER? Please contact the MCCOA Office. Volunteers needed Household Size TIME CHANGE Guidelines (Gross Annual income ) 1 23,760 2 32,040 3 40,320 4 48,600 5 56,880 6 65,160 7 73,460 8 81,780 NOTE: The picture above provides just an example of the types of food that may be available Montmorency County Commission on Aging 11463 McArthur Road P.O. Box 788 Atlanta, MI 49709 Phone (989) 785-2580 www.montmorencycoa.org BCBSM Medigap Legacy Plans Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program counselors across the state are receiving a flurry of phone calls and questions regarding the changes to the premiums Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is charging for its Medigap Legacy plans. This is a result of the reorganization of the company as it no longer is the insurer of last resort in Michigan. To help people understand what is happening and why the increase is taking place, MMAP counselors throughout the region are holding informational sessions for Medicare beneficiaries. Attendees will receive information on other options for supplemental coverage as well. The next planned session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21st at 3 p.m. at the Atlanta Senior Center, 11780 M-33 North, Atlanta. Susan Bowen, MMAP Regional Coordinator, will be presenting.
ATLANTA SENIOR CENTER SEPTEMBER 2016 MENU Provided by Montmorency County Commission on Aging Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m. with a $1.00 charge. 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. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri ATLANTA SR CENTER 11780 M-33 North (989) 785-3932 Reservations may be made on-line at: www.montmorencycoa.org, Select your Center and complete the form before 11 a.m 1. Shepherds Pie Stewed Tomatoes Fruit Cocktail 2. 5. 6. Salmon Patty Coleslaw, Spinach 7. Boiled Ham Dinner w/potatoes, Cabbage, Carrots, Apricots 8. Hamburger on Bun Oven Potatoes Prince Charles Blend 9. 12. BBQ Pork On Bun Coleslaw Squash 13. Chicken Pot Pie Mixed Vegetables Stewed Tomatoes 14. Roast Beef, Green Beans,, CAKE & ICE CREAM 15. Goulash Garlic bread, Fruit Cocktail 16.. 19. Bratwurst on Bun Baked Beans Macaroni Salad, Pears 20. Meatloaf Au Gratin Potatoes Spinach Pineapple 21. Cornflake Chicken Potato Wedges, Peas, Blueberries, Biscuits 3:00 P.M. Medigap Presentation 22. Pork Roast Cooked Cabbage 23. 26. Beef Taco Spanish Rice Stewed Tomatoes 27. Today, Atlanta Senior Center @ 11:00 a.m. NO HOT MEAL SERVED 28. Pork Chops Northwest Blend 29.Chicken Alfredo w/ Pasta, California Blend Peas, Pears, Garlic Bread 30. Atlanta Senior Center Board Members Donald Angell, President Dennis Davis, 1st VP Linda Roberts, 2nd VP Jean Angell, Secretary Dorothy Katkus, Treasurer 989-785-2112 Hazel Roberts Paul Roberts Mary Menard Doris Kantrow Carol Hartford Membership Chairperson for Atlanta Senior Center, Lu Johnson Dues are $10.00 per person, per year. ATLANTA SENIOR CENTER is having a Raffle & Bake Sale for the ATLANTA ELK FESTIVAL Last weekend of September 23, 24. & 25 Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 (drawing is Sun. 9/25/16) 1st place $1,000 Visa gift card; 2nd place $250 Jay s Sporting Goods gift card 3rd place $100 cash The Sept. 27th 9a.m. Commodities: Seniors (40 lbs.) Sept. 19th 10a.m.-11a.m. TEFAP November to be posted at a later date No Meals will be Served on these dates At the Atlanta Senior Center Tuesday September 27, 2016 Tuesday October 25, 2016 Exercise Class: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. until 10 a.m. BUNKO: Sept. 1st, 15th & the 29th (Every other Thursday) 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Montmorency County Conservation Club Sept. 13th (second Tuesday) 7:00 p.m. Sept. 14th (Second Wednesday) Blood Pressure Check at 4:00 p.m. Birthday Dinner: Starts at 5:00 p.m. Atlanta Sr. Center Board of Directors Meeting Sept. 20th (Third Tuesday) 3:00 p.m. Flu Shots: Sept.. 21st from 2p.m. to 4p.m. Highway Clean-up is Sept. 27th 9.a.m.; If we need to re-schedule due to rain, it will be Sept. 29th
HILLMAN SENIOR CENTER SEPTEMBER 2016 MENU Provided by Montmorency County Commission on Aging Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m. with a $1.00 charge. 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. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Hillman Center 431 Pine View Ct 989-742-3013 Reservations may be made on-line at: www.montmorencycoa.org Select your Center and complete the form before 11 AM 1. Salmon Patty Oven Roasted Potatoes Coleslaw 2. 5. 6. Chicken Stir Fry w/ Rice Peas Carrots Pears 7. Cabbage Rolls Apricots 8. BBQ Pork on Bun Baked Beans Peas& Carrots 9. 12. Pizza California Blend Mixed Fruit 13. Liver & Onions Carrots 14.Pork Chops Rice Pilaf Cooked Cabbage 3-Bean Salad, 15. Baked Chicken Sweet Potatoes Blueberry Crisp 16. 19. Beef Tacos w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese & Sour Cream Spanish Rice Mexican Corn 20. Scrambled Eggs w/ Sausage Patties Potatoes O brien Fruit Parfait Blueberry Muffin 21. Chicken Alfredo w/pasta California Blend Mixed Fruit 22. Beef & Gravy Over Biscuits Beets 23. 26. Baked Ziti California Blend 27. Beef Stew Corn, Stewed Tomatoes Mixed Fruit Today, Atlanta Senior Center @ 11:00 a.m. 28.. BIRTHDAY TURKEY DINNER CAKE & ICE CREAM 29. BBQ Ribs Peas & Carrots 30. Hillman Senior Board Members David Scott, President Verna Jean Strohschein, VP Irene Boitel, Secretary Patti Peterson, Treasurer 989-742-2013 Marjean LaFleche Clif Porter Millie Goosens Judy Porter Caroline Miller CASH PAYOUT, PRIZES AND FOOD PROVIDED. $20.00 Admission Includes Lunch Hillman Sr. Center Board of Directors Meeting Third Thursday September 15 th 3:00 p.m. Diet group meeting Every Monday 4:00 p.m. YEARLY MEMBERSHIP $5.00 WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Open 1 p.m. Mon, Tues, Wed, Thursday *Euchre* Puzzles* *Wi-Fi* Library* Beginner or to Refresh your Euchre skills Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Birthday Dinner September 28th Blood Pressure check Last Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Quilting Every Wednesday 12:00 p.m. Community Breakfast September 18, 2016 9:00a.m. to 12p.m. Commodities: TEFAP November to be posted at a later date Seniors (40 lbs) Sept. 19 Noon to 12:30 p.m.
LEWISTON 50 PLUS CLUB September 2016 MENU Provided by Montmorency County Commission on Aging Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m. with a $1.00 charge. 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. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Lewiston 50+ Club, 2811 Kneeland Street, Lewiston, MI 49756 (989) 786-3124 Reservations may be made on-line at www.montmorencycoa.org before 11:00 a.m. 1. Salisbury Steak Mashed Potato 2. Pork Chop Scandinavian Blend 5. 6. Goulash Diced Fruit 7. 8. Baked Chicken Spaghetti Squash 9. Tilapia Seasoned Rice Normandy Blend Gelatin w/ fruit 12. Spaghetti Sauce w/ meat Over Ziti Noodles Spaghetti Squash, Diced Fruit 13. Pork Roast Wax Beans Blueberry Crisp 14. 15. Taco s Mexican Rice Refried Beans Dried Cranberries 16. Chicken ala king Green beans Pears 19. Beef Over Noodles Scandinavian Blend 20. BIRTHDAY TURKEY DINNER CAKE & ICE CREAM 21. 22. BBQ Pork on Bun Baked Beans Squash 23. Salmon Patty Potatoes w/ onions & peppers Normandy Blend Blueberry Cobbler 26. Veal Parmesan Pears 27. Roasted Pork Au Gratin Potatoes Asparagus Tropical Fruit Today, Atlanta Senior Center @ 11:00 a.m. 28. 29. BBQ Chicken Seasoned Noodles Blueberries 30. Meatloaf es Peas Gelatin w/ fruit Lewiston 50 Plus Club Board Members Danny Burtch, President Richard Runyan, 1st VP Phyllis Pagel, Secretary Barb Johnson, Treasurer 989-786-3721 Commodities: TEFAP November to be posted at a later date Seniors (40 lbs.) Sept. 19 10 a.m. to 10:30 Pat Anderson Terry Athan Grace Halberg Bill Hathaway Carol Walter Bob Wheelock Membership Chairpersons are Helen Wheelock and Janice Burtch. Membership $10.00 a year. Lewiston 50+ Club Board of Directors Meeting (3rd Mon. ) Sept. 19th 10:00 a.m. General Membership Meeting (3rd Thurs) Sept. 15th 4:30 p.m. BINGO (Every Wednesday) Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Play Starts at 6:00 p.m. All paper With 2 Jackpots! Check us out on Facebook, The New Lewiston 50 Plus Club Exercise Class: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m. Arts and Crafts Day is back, Mon. 10 a.m-12 p.m. in the back room Sept. 20th (3rd Tues) Blood Pressure Check at 4 p.m. Birthday Dinner: Starts at 5 p.m. Lewiston Family Ministry Food Pantry: Wed. 12 p.m..-2 p.m. BINGO: (Every Wednesday) Doors open at 4 p.m. Euchre: (Every Thursday) 1 p.m., $2.50 to play Pinochle: (Every Friday) 1:00 p.m. $2.50 to play Saturday September 24, 2016 Doors open at noon. $15 per person. Does not include any side pots or euchres Entry includes a Spaghetti Dinner. Play will start at 1:00 p.m.
JENNY Lewiston TAMMY DEBBIE Hillman PAM Atlanta Thank you to the PIE&G Communities First Board for the $3,000.00 grant to assist with the purchase of kitchen equipment for the 3 centers! Thank you! For your generous Donations Bill Caldwell Kathleen Olson Evelyn Syck Freddie s Family Market Mr. & Mrs. Whitmire MONTMORENCY COUNTY SENIOR NEWS LETTER I would like to make a donation of $ I would like to receive the newsletter by email. I will get the newsletter through the website (www.montmorencycoa.org) I would like the newsletter mailed to me. Please include a $6.00 annual postage fee for this option. I have change information indicated below: Mr./Mrs. Email Address Address Apt # City St Zip Phone # ( )