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DATES TO REMEMBER
8/16/18: ICCOA Board Meeting, 9am, PUBLIC IS WELCOME.
8/16/18: Parkinson’s Support Group, 1:30-3:30pm, see page 4.
8/16/18: Grand Valley Strings Anniversary Party and Snack Night
plus Fit to Be Tied Summer Quilt Raffle, see page 3.
8/2118: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, 12:30,
see page 4 for details.
8/21/18: National Senior Citizens’ Day, see page 11 for details on
COA celebration.
8/23/18:– NEW! Tai Chi in Saranac starts, see page 13.
8/31/18: General Tire Retirees’ Breakfast. Please call (616) 755-
3331 for more info. $3 suggested donation.
9/12/18: AARP Smart Driving Course returns, info on back page.
10/3/18: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body, see page 5.
10/7/18: Crop Walk 2018, more info to follow!
11/7/18: Know the 10 Signs—Early Detection Matters, presented
by the Alzheimer’s Association, see p. 6.
12/1/18: COA’s own Mrs Claus Bazaar and Craft Show—mark your
calendars!
3/12/19: Living with Alzheimer’s—Education Program for Middle
Stage Caregivers 3 part series begins, 5:30p
AUGUST
A special 2 hour education program
held at the IONIA COA location.
SAVE THE DATE:
HEALTHY LIVING for YOUR
BRAIN & BODY Program.
How to make lifestyle choices that
may help you keep your brain and
body healthy as you age (see page 5).
AUG. 16:
Grand Valley
Strings 24th
ANNIVERSARY
PARTY at COA.
Join us at the COA for a special Senior Citizens
Day luncheon event on Aug. 21 (see page 11).
Do you have trouble reading our newsletter?
Based on your feedback, we now offer a version
on white paper only with higher contrast.
Please contact us to switch to the new black
and white version. Call (616) 527-5365 or
(888) 527-5365.
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FREE EVENTS at Ionia COA &
PAINTING GROUP: EVERY FRIDAY THIS SUMMER!
Explore your creative side Fridays 1-3pm this summer at the Ionia County Commission on Aging Senior Center, 115 Hudson St in Ionia. Bring your own project!
FIT TO BE TIED QUILTERS
Meets every Friday at 130 E. Washington Street in Ionia from 9am until 2pm,
and welcomes new members to sew, press, tie off and cut quilts – or anyone
who would like to help make quilts for donation to families in need and other
worthy organizations in the Ionia Area. Donations of fabric and new batting
are always welcome!
YARN CIRCLE
Every Thursday at the Ionia County Commission on Aging. After dinner, sit with friends
for knitting, crocheting, or other yarn play, while listening to the music of Grand Valley
Strings.
BRIDGE and EUCHRE Each Week at Ionia County COA
Join the fun! The Ionia County COA hosts weekly card games for Bridge and Euchre
devotees.
BRIDGE: Tuesdays from 1pm-4pm. (Starting at 1:30 on August 21)
EUCHRE: Wednesdays from 12:30pm-3:30pm.
New members are welcome to join in! Please call ICCOA at (616) 527-5365 or
888-527-5365 to reach group leader JUDY and get more information.
VFW Euchre Tournament: Post 12082 VFW Hall
Every Thursday at 1pm, 1131 East Tuttle Road in Ionia. No pre-registration necessary. All are welcome. Call (616) 841-8574 for more info.
“GOOD TIME CLOGGERS” Classes
Clogging is great for cardiovascular exercise, building strength, and social Interaction.
Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes/hard soled shoes to start.
From NOVICE to EXPERIENCED, all ages welcome at the ICCoA Senior Center.
· Beginner class Wednesdays 8-9am · Intermediate class Wednesday 9-11am.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLOGGING: 8/22, 8/29, 9/5 & 9/12
For more info please call Ionia County Commission on Aging (616) 527-5365.
115 Hudson St., Ionia MI 48846.
Want to EARN EXTRA Income?
The EightCAP Senior Volunteer Program has a rewarding opportunity!
If you are over 55 and have an income less than $24,120 for single or $32,480 for a couple, you could earn on average
an extra $212 per month for volunteering in your own community, PLUS many other great benefits!
To learn more, call 866-754-9315 EXT. 3355 or EXT. 3361 OR VISIT www.8cap.org
Thursday DINNERS at Ionia County
Commission on Aging
Join new friends for dinner at 5:00pm on Thursdays at the Ionia Senior Center
August 16
Grand Valley Strings
Anniversary Party
Ham & Scalloped Potatoes
Green Beans
Fresh Fruit
August 9
Chicken Salad on Croissant
Broccoli Raisin Salad
Tomato Wedges
Peaches
All meals include
water, coffee, or milk.
Suggested donation:
$3 a meal for 60+,
$5 charge if under 60.
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R.S.V.P The Wednesday
before each
dinner by calling
the Ionia County
Commission on
Aging at
(616) 527-5365
or 888-527-5365.
August 23
Fish Wedges +
Macaroni & Cheese
Tossed Salad w/Vegetables
Peach Cobbler
August 30
Pizza Night!
AFTER DINNER
MUSIC BY
GRAND VALLEY STRINGS
Every THURSDAY starting at 6:45pm.
Proceeds from Grand Valley Strings MUSIC NIGHT
benefit the COA Transportation Program.
August 2
All Beef Hot Dog
Sauerkraut Salad
Onion Rings
Fresh Fruit
Root Beer Float
JOIN US August 16 for a
GRAND VALLEY STRINGS
24th Anniversary PARTY!
To celebrate and thank them for 24 years of music at the Ionia County COA.
SNACK NIGHT: Bring finger foods to share. Featuring a special
“Fit to Be Tied” QUILT RAFFLE.
ICONTACT Ionia County
Commission on Aging
Transportation Services
Age 60+ or under 60 with disability
Medical Appointments
Dialysis
Senior Center Activities
Errands
Wheelchair Accessible Vans
Call 616-527-5365 or
1-888-527-5365
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FRIENDS & SUPPORT
AT IONIA COA
A support group can be an empowering experience, helping members feel better
prepared to cope with their situation.
· ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
A place to connect with other caregivers who truly
understand what you are going through.
3rd Tuesday of each month, 12:30-1:30pm.
Next group meets Tuesday, August 21, 2018.
· PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Thursday of each month, 1:30-3:30pm.
Next group meets Thursday, August 16, 2018.
All held at the Ionia County Commission on Aging Senior Center. Call (616) 527-5365, (888) 527-5365 or
email us at [email protected] for info.
Ionia County Commission on Aging NEEDS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS!
Volunteers help our clients to medical
appointments, to our Senior Center, or
with necessary errands. Volunteers use
their own vehicle and set their own
schedule with our transportation
department. Mileage is reimbursed. Please
call Sherry in our transportation
department to learn more: (616) 527-5365 or
(888) 527-5365 x540
Age 60+ or under 60 with disability
Medical Appointments
Dialysis
Senior Center Activities
Errands
Wheelchair Accessible Vans
Call 616-527-5365 or
1-888-527-5365
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Ionia County Commission on Aging offers a FREE exchange
on durable medical equipment. We receive donations and
re-distribute equipment to other Ionia County Seniors in
need of items. Call (616) 527-5365 to donate equipment
or if you’re in need of any equipment.
We are not able to receive all items, but we do regularly
receive and give away items including walkers, shower
seats, canes, wheelchairs, commodes, toilet seat risers, etc.
We also take donations of DEPENDS (“Pull-up” type ONLY).
The Ionia County Commission on
Aging offers a variety of IN-HOME
supportive services to seniors aged
60 and older. These services are
provided by friendly, experienced and
highly-trained staff from right here in
our community!
Our in-home services include Home Health
Aide, Home Maker Aide & Respite Services.
HOME HEALTH AIDES provide assistance with
bathing/showering, hair care, skin care,
transferring & getting dressed.
HOME MAKER AIDES provide assistance with light
housework including vacuuming, sweeping,
mopping, cleaning the bathroom or kitchen, doing
dishes, laundry, or grocery shopping.
RESPITE AIDES provide relief to a caregiver and
tasks may include doing housework, assisting with
bathing/showering, preparing meals or just
companionship. The caregiver does not have to
live with the care recipient in order to receive
respite services.
Many of our services are available at little to no
cost, with suggested donations ranging from $5
and up per hour. A cost share may apply in the
case of respite services, which is determined by
a client’s ability to pay. In some cases there is no
cost to the client. A limited number of RESPITE
CERTIFICATES (for care in the home or a stay
outside the home) are also available.
If you need assistance or
would like to learn more,
please call DEB STEELE @
(616) 527-5365 or toll free @
888-527-5365 to find out
which in-home service best
fits your needs. Or email DEB
Please call Ionia County COA at (616) 527-5365 or toll free 888-527-5365 with
questions or to schedule an appointment.
FOOT & TOENAIL CARE \
Ionia County Commission on Aging provides routine foot care (toenail trimming) in the home for Ionia
County seniors. $10 per hour charge for this service, performed by COA’s In Home aides.
COA is unable to provide foot care to those with diabetes or who take blood thinners. However,
diabetics may be covered by Medicare Part B if service service is performed by a podiatrist, and you are under the active care of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy
who has documented that you have diabetes.
Contact the Ionia County Commission on Aging: CALL (616) 527-5365 or (888) 527-5365.
“MAKING MEMORIES”
Day Camp
Tuesdays 10:30am-3:30pm
Provides a day of respite for caregivers
while their loved ones enjoy music,
socializing, and other activities.
Ionia County Commission on Aging provides a
free hot lunch (and can provide transportation).
Contact the Right Door for Hope, Recovery
and Wellness for more info: (616) 527-1790
or (888) 527-1790.
Open to Ionia County residents who do not live in an
AFC Home or nursing home. No fee to participate.
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July 2018
Join New Friends for a Home-Cooked Meal at One
of Our FIVE LOCATIONS.
BELDING: Thursday at NOON
Hosted by Belhaven Community Room
Suzanne Howe 41 Belhaven, Belding
CLARKSVILLE: Monday & Wednesday at NOON
Hosted by Clarksville Community Center
Doris Richardson 162 S. Main St., Clarksville
IONIA: Tuesday & Thursday at NOON
Hosted by Ionia County Commission on Aging
Aletha Thornburg 115 Hudson St., Ionia
Bingo at 11:30am!
LAKE ODESSA: Tuesday & Thursday at NOON
Hosted by Emerson Apartments
COA Staff 1175 Emerson St., Lake Odessa
Bingo after meal!
SARANAC: Monday & Thursday at NOON
Hosted by Saranac Senior Housing
Pam Mason 320 Summit St., Saranac
Bingo at 11:30am!
FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON SITES & SCHEDULE
THROUGHOUT IONIA COUNTY
Please make your reservations by 5pm the day before by calling ICCoA at (616) 527-5365.
Suggested donation of $3.00 a meal for guests 60+. Charge of $5.00 a meal for guests under 60.
See menu on page 8. Home Delivered Meal Delivery and Friendship Luncheon Sites are subject to
cancellation if weather conditions prevent the safe delivery of meals from our Kitchen in Ionia. COA
posts Home Delivered Meal & Luncheon Site cancellations as early as possible to local news outlets.
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The Ionia County Commission on Aging is funded by:
• State Appropriations and Older Americans Act Federal Funds received through the Office of Services to the Aging and Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc. • Michigan Dept. of Transportation Funds received through City of Ionia/
Ionia Dial-a-Ride • Ionia County Board of Commissioners support in various forms• Community Support in the form of client donations and fund raising events • Ionia County Senior Millage for supportive services.
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AUGUST MENU
FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND
FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON SITES
1 - COLD MEAL 2 3Ham Sandwich Liver & Onions Hamburger
Potato Salad Mashed Potato Potato Cubes
Vinaigrette ColeslawSummer Squash Peach Cobbler
Cherry Fluff Berry Applesauce
NO OPTION
6 7 8 9 - NO OPTION 10Baked Chicken Baked Tilapia Swiss Steak Chef Salad Spaghetti
Rice w/Vegetables Au Gratin Potatoes Mashed Potatoes and Toppings with Meat Sauce
Stewed Tomato California Blend Summer Squash Dinner Roll Green Beans
Fruit Cup Berry Crisp Fruit Compote Banana Garlic Toast
Tropical Fruit
13 14 15 16 - COLD MEAL 17Goulash Turkey Pot Pie Battered Pollock Roast Beef Baked Chicken
Summer Squash Tossed Salad Au Gratin Potatoes Sandwich Creamed Corn
Spiced Apples w/Green Peppers Oriental Vegetables Three Bean Salad Baked Tomato
Wheat Roll Glazed Beets Blueberries Orange Melon
Diced Peaches NO OPTION
20 21 - NO OPTION 22 23 24
Turkey Club Macaroni & Cheese Burger Stroganoff Ranch Pork Chop
Coleslaw Harvard Beets Egg Noodles Baked Potato
Mashed Potato Bean & Corn Salad Tossed Salad California Blend Summer Squash
Green Bean Waldorf Fruit Salad Berry Applesauce Pineapple Plums
Casserole Cookie
Cranberry/Apple
27 28 29 30 31
Chicken Stir Fry Lasagna Salisbury Steak Beef Hot Dog Egg-Ham Bake
Rice House Salad Mashed Potatoes Potato Salad Potato Cubes
Egg Roll Summer Squash Gravy Baked Beans Pineapple/Oranges
Pineapple Peaches Coleslaw Melon Tomato Juice
Fruit Crisp
Roast Beef
w/Gravy
Pork
Fish
Thursday
Sloppy
Joe
Hot Dog
OPTION
Ham
FridayWednesdayTuesdayMonday
Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal. Menu subject to change without notice.
These foods are moderate to high in carbohydrates. All foods affect blood sugar. Carbohydrates have the most effect. Carbohydrates
are found in breads, cereals, grains, fruit, milk, vegetables and sweets. Eating the same amount of carbohydrates at each meal can
help you control your blood sugar. It is not healthy to avoid carbohydrates entirely.
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July 2018
WEDNESDAY is LUNCH TO GO
at the COA!
A MEALS on WHEELS fund-raising event
The kitchen is open Wednesdays from 11:30-12:30 for pick-up.
AUGUST MENU ($3.00 each or $5.00 combo)
August 1
Chicken Noodle Soup +Sugar Cookie or Fruit
Sandwich: Turkey & Cheddar on Fold-It
August 8
Ham & Potato Soup + Molasses Cookie or Fruit
Sandwich: Ham & Cheddar on Homemade White
August 15—No Combo Price Today
Chef Salad + Oatmeal Raisin Cookie or Fruit = $5.00
Sandwich: Roast Beef & Swiss on Fold it = $3.00
August 22
Macaroni & Cheese + Chocolate Chip Cookie or Fruit
Sandwich: Roast Beef & Swiss on Flat Round
August 29
Broccoli Cheddar Soup + Brownie or Fruit
Sandwich: Turkey & Cheddar on Homemade White
The Ionia County Commission on Aging THANKS YOU for your support.
Memorial Contributions received in memory of:
PATRICIA HASKIN
JERRY STEPHENS
LILA STEVENS
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NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
CELEBRATION on Tuesday, Aug. 21.
· SPECIAL BINGO @ 10:30am.
· LUNCHEON @ 11:30am.
MENU: Turkey Club, Potato Chips, Side Salads,
Fresh Fruit Salad. Ice Cream Sundae.
· NEW VOTING MACHINE
DEMO by Ionia County Clerk
JANAE COOPER @ 12:15pm.
Check out Ionia County’s new “TouchWriter” voting equipment that can
increase text size on your ballot for easier reading, or make your selections
electronically, and a ballot will print out automatically.
Meal is complimentary for those 60+. For all others, cost is $6.00.
Reservations needed by August 15th. Limited seating of 100.
Held at the Ionia Senior Center, 115 Hudson St., Ionia MI 48846.
Call (616) 527-5365 or (888) 527-5365 to reserve your spot.
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AUGUST Wellness & Social Activities at the Ionia Senior Center
New Class coming this Fall!
Call COA today to add your name to the waiting list (616)
527-5365, (888) 527-5365.
LEARN HOW TO:
View falls as controllable.
Learn how to get up from the floor after a fall.
Make changes to reduce fall risks at home.
Set goals for increasing activity.
MON. TUES. WEDS. THURS. FRI.1 2 3
Cloggers 8-11 Tai Chi combo 9-9:45
Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15
Lunch/Bingo 11:30 Painting Group 1:00-3:00
Dinner 5-6 Bring your own project
Grand Valley Strings
Euchre 12:30-3:30 Music 6:45-9
New Matter Of Balance
1-3pm
6 7 8 9 10
Tai Chi combo 9-9:45 Cloggers 8-11 Tai Chi combo 9-9:45
Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15 Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15
Armchair Exercise 9-10 Lunch/Bingo 11:30 Lunch/Bingo 11:30 Painting Group 1:00-3:00
Bridge 1-4 Dinner 5-6 Bring your own project
Grand Valley Strings
Euchre 12:30-3:30 Music 6:45-9
Matter Of Balance 1-3pm
13 14 15 16 17
Tai Chi combo 9-9:45 Cloggers 8-11 Tai Chi combo 9-9:45
Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15 Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15
Armchair Exercise 9-10 Lunch/Bingo 11:30 Lunch/Bingo 11:30 Painting Group 1:00-3:00
Bridge 1-4 Bring your own project
Euchre 12:30-3:30
Matter Of Balance 1-3pm
20 21 22 23 24
Tai Chi Canceled Cloggers Canceled Tai Chi combo 9-9:45
Wii Bowling Canceled Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15
Armchair Exercise 9-10 Lunch/Bingo 11:30 Painting Group 1:00-3:00
Bring your own project
Dinner 5-6
Euchre 12:30-3:30 Grand Valley Strings
Matter Of Balance Music 6:45-9
Bridge 1:30-4:30 (late start) 1-3pm
27 28 29 30 31
Tai Chi combo 9-9:45 Cloggers Canceled Tai Chi combo 9-9:45
Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15 Wii Bowling 10:15-11:15
Armchair Exercise 9-10 Lunch/Bingo 11:30 Lunch/Bingo 11:30
Bridge 1-4 COA Lunch to Go 11:30-12:30Dinner 5-6
Euchre 12:30-3:30 Grand Valley Strings Painting Group 1:00-3:00
Matter Of Balance Music 6:45-9 Bring your own project
1-3pm
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15 EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
Retirees Breakfast 9:30-11
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15 EnhanceFitness 8:30-9:30
& 10:15-11:15
EnhanceFitness Canceled
EnhanceFitness Cancelled
Parkinson's Support Group
1:30-3:30
Senior Citizens Day
Luncheon! Bingo at 10:30,
Lunch at 11:30
Caregiver Support Group
12:30 - 1:30 (small room)
COA Lunch to Go 11:30-
12:30
COA Lunch to Go 11:30-
12:30
COA Lunch to Go 11:30-
12:30
COA Lunch to Go 11:30-
12:30
Dinner 5-6, Special Quilt
Raffle & Grand Valley
Strings Music 6:45-9
Tai Chi is a fun, relaxing way to improve balance,
flexibility and relieve arthritis pain.
Tai Chi in Portland
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am
May 31—August 9
(no class July 19)
Portland Senior Center
144 Kent St. in Portland
Tai Chi in Saranac
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am
August 23-October 25
Saranac Senior Housing
320 Summit St in Saranac
Tai Chi in Ionia
Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 – 9:45
Ionia Senior Center
115 Hudson St in Ionia
Tai Chi in Belding
Thursdays, 1-1:45pm
June 7-August 16
(no class July 19)
Belhaven Community Room
41 Belhaven, Belding
Beat the heat & keep fit in air-conditioned
comfort with Enhance Fitness Classes on
Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 8:30 & 10:15.
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Please call the Ionia Senior Center at (616) 527-5365 or (888) 527-5365 for more
information. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and closed toe, flat soled shoes.
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IONIA County Commission on Aging
115 Hudson St., Ionia MI 48846
Phone 616-527-5365 or 888-527-5365.
Fax 616-527-5955
www.ioniacounty.org
Take the ONE DAY SMART DRIVER COURSE
Weds. Sept. 12th, from 8:45am-5:00pm.
The classroom course costs $15 for AARP
members, $20 for non-members. Space is
limited, register now by calling (616) 527-5365.
The AARP Smart Driver Course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of
the road. Since 1979, the course has helped more than 15 million drivers learn research-based tips to adapt their
driving to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that may occur with aging. Plus, you may qualify for a multi-
year automobile insurance discount by completing the course (check with your auto insurance agent for details).
Course held at the ICCoA . Cost payable to the instructor in cash, money order, or personal check made out to
AARP. Snack (popcorn), coffee and water for attendees during the training session.
There will be a 45 minute lunch break, with a “Lunch to Go” available:
$3 donation for Seniors 60+; $3 charge if under 60.
Ionia County COA Senior Center 115 Hudson St. Ionia
