The Senior Connection - 12 (December... · 2018-01-02 · Senior Advisory Council Meetings 9:00 am Three Rivers -Tues., Dec. 19 Sturgis -Tues., Jan. 16 Three Rivers -Tues., Feb. 19

DECEMBER 2017

VOLUME 4 ISSUE 11

The Senior Connection St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Newsletter

Thank You to Our Newsletter Sponsor: SMG Health

Happy

Holidays

From Your

Friends at

the COA

St. Joseph County

Commission on Aging Three Rivers Community Center

103 S. Douglas Avenue Three Rivers, MI 49093

269-279-8083 1-800-641-9899 8am- 4pm (M-F)

Enrichment Center

306 N. Franks Avenue

Sturgis, MI 49091 269-279-8083

1-800-641-9899 8am - 4pm (M-F)

Table of Contents

Page 3...Holiday Party

Page 4 & 5...Holiday Activities

Page 6...Rise and Shine

Page 6...2018 Travel Preview

Page 7...Legacy Project

Page 8...SMG Article on Medicare

Page 13-14...Monthly Calendars

Page 15...COA Menu

2 From the Director...

Tim

Join us at the COA this holiday season and enjoy some fun with your friends with all of the

great things happening in December!

The Craftamania is back again this year in both Sturgis and Three Rivers, this was so much

fun last year; I was very impressed with the craft items that all of you created! I thought I

might drown in glitter and the vacuum got quite the workout last year, but definitely worth

it to see the beautiful craft pieces and the enjoyment on so many faces.

Just a quick update on the conversion

of the former TR Inn; we had a

community wide forum in November

and received excellent suggestions

and feedback from those that

attended. We are moving forward

with our plans for the building and

should have final design plans in

December. Thank you to all our

seniors who have been so supportive

of this project. If anyone was unable

to attend the community forum and

have some questions or comments,

please contact us at the COA, we

welcome your thoughts. In the

picture at right is architect Mike Flynn

going over the conceptual design

during the community-wide forum.

Just another reminder about the

satisfaction survey that we

mentioned last month; coming in January/February we will be asking for your feedback on

all of our services. There will be a couple ways to complete the survey; the survey will be

coming in the mail to the senior citizens that we have an address for; and for any others we

will have the survey available for completion online. Please keep an eye out for the survey

early in 2018 and encourage your friends who are senior citizens to complete it as well!

I hope everyone has a blessed Holiday season and enjoys this special time with family and

friends!

Senior Advisory

Council Meetings

9:00 am

Three Rivers - Tues., Dec. 19

Sturgis - Tues., Jan. 16

Three Rivers - Tues., Feb. 19

Severe Weather Closings

To find out if the COA will be closed

during severe weather, we suggest

you obtain information from the

following radio & television stations:

WLKM AM 1510

WLKM FM 96

WBET FM 99.3

WWMT (CBS)

WOOD (NBC)

WOTV (ABC)

The COA is supported by funds from:

Administration on Aging

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging

Branch-St. Joseph County Area Agency on Aging lllC

St. Joseph County Senior Millage

Older American’s Act

Older Michiganian’s Act

Donations

The COA complies with Title Vl of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Have you

Gotten

Your Ticket

Yet?

It’s that time of year again!

Our most favorite party of

the year is just around the corner.

Tickets are now on sale at either center for the COA Annual

Holiday Party. Entertainment, great food, 50/50 raffle,

Santa Claus, door prizes and much more will be on the

agenda that day. Sounds like a great time that you will not

want to miss!

Thursday, December 14

Sturges-Young Civic Center

10 am - 2 pm

Cost is $10 per person

Our senior centers will be open that day, however there

will be no meal served at either site and any regularly

scheduled activities will not take place.

A big thank you to the sponsor of this

year’s celebration: SMG Health!!!

4 Holiday Fun at the COA! We have lots of holiday activities planned this month, so take a look and sign up for one thing, a few

things or all things!

Monday, December 4 - Let’s kick off the month with by

filling our senior centers with the wonderful aromas of

holiday baking! Nutrition Director Katie Hughes will lead

these sessions throughout the month. A full schedule can

be found on Page 5. Reservations are required.

Wednesday, December 6 - Craft-A-Mania in Sturgis. We

just had the event at the end of November in Three

Rivers and it was a huge success. Cost is only $5 per

person and all supplies are provided to make several wonderful holiday crafts for your home or to give as gifts. Please

sign up with Danielle at the Sturgis Center.

Thursday, December 7 - Caroling Practice! Do you like to sing? Are you interested in spreading holiday cheer to other

seniors in the community? Then join the COA Caroling Club. We will be practicing at both centers this day at 2 p.m.

Then, we will go caroling in Sturgis on December 20th and in Three Rivers on December 21. More information on the

caroling can be found on Page 5.

Tuesday, December 12 - Dinner Night Out at the Sturgis VFW. Enjoy a wonderful ham dinner with all the fixings and

then be entertained by the COA’s very own Fernando Garcia singing some of his favorite holiday tunes.

Thursday, December 14 - COA Holiday Party at Sturges Young Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale at both centers.

Monday, December 18 - Ugly Sweater Contest in Sturgis! Wear your gaudiest holiday sweater and you could win a

prize. A COA Manager will judge the sweaters right before lunch that day.

Tuesday, December 19 - Ugly Sweater Contest in Three Rivers! Wear your gaudiest holiday sweater and you could win a

prize. A COA Manager will judge the sweaters right before lunch that day.

Wednesday, December 20 - Caroling in Sturgis (Itinerary on Page 5)

Thursday, December 21 - Caroling in Three Rivers (Itinerary on Page 5)

The entire COA staff wishes all of our seniors a most

blessed holiday filled with love and laughter!

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You don’t need to be a fabulous singer to join the

COA Caroling Club! You just need to have a love

for music and a desire to spread holiday cheer to

other seniors in our community. Questions?

Contact Life Enrichment Coordinator Kelsey Larsh.

Thursday, December 7th in Sturgis and Three Rivers

Caroling Practice

2 p.m.

December 20th in Sturgis

Leave Enrichment Center at 9:40am

The Villa Assisted Living at Thurston Woods

Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville

Mill Race Manor

Return to Enrichment Center before 2 pm

December 21st in Three Rivers

Leave COA at 1:15 p.m.

Grace Healthcare

Heartland

West Chase Apartments

Return to COA before 4pm.

Holiday Baking with Katie Monday, December 4 - Holiday Breads

9:30am - 11:30am - Sturgis

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 8

Tuesday, December 5 - Holiday Breads

9:30am - 11:30 am - Three Rivers


Monday, December 11 - Holiday Cookies

9:30am - 11:30 am - Sturgis


Tuesday, December 12 - Holiday Cookies

9:30am - 11:30am - Three Rivers


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December

Movies

For the month of December we will be

showing a holiday movie Wednesdays at

1 p.m. at the Three Rivers Center.

December 6, 13, 20, & 27

TRAVEL PREVIEW

Join us to learn about some fantastic trips the COA plans to offer

in 2018 through our partner, All About Travel of Three Rivers.

These fully guided tours are offered by Caravan, which is in its

65th year of operation. In the Spring we will be offering a trip to

the Grand Canyon, in the Summer we will head north to the

Canadian Rockies and in the Fall we will go to New England to

enjoy the Fall foliage.

Come to either seminar to learn more about these great trips.

All About Travel will be there to answer all your questions! Light

refreshments will be served. Reservations are not necessary.

Sturgis Enrichment Center Three Rivers COA

Thursday, December 7 Friday, December 8

11 am 10 am

Rise & SHINE

BREAKFAST Presentation Our quarterly Rise and Shine Breakfast will take place on

December 18th in Three Rivers and Sturgis. We have two great

speakers planned and a delicious breakfast will be served.

Sturgis will feature a presentation by the Sturgis Historical

Museum and in Three Rivers we will entertain a visit and

presentation on Jude, the comfort dog. Jude is a Golden

Retriever who has special training as an emotional support dog.

WHAT: Rise and Shine Breakfast Presentation

WHERE: Sturgis and Three Rivers

WHEN: 9 a.m.

COST: Suggested Donation

Please call 279-8083 to make your reservation.

Hope to see you there!

Winners of the first ever Chili

Cook-Off Contest in Sturgis! It sure was a close call as to who made the best chili since all of them

tasted pretty darn delicious. A big thank you to all who participated

and congratulations to our winners, First Place - Carol Pursel, Second

Place - Paul Pursel and Third Place - Alice Martinez.

For anyone who might want to do it next year the good news is that

you have just over 300 days to start perfecting your recipe!

In Home Services Department Starts Employee Recognition Program

The Gold Star program was started as a way to recognize home care aides and chore workers who go above and beyond in their work. The COA has 18 aides and chore workers who are helping seniors in their homes with such services as personal care, homemaking, respite care and chores.

Winners are chosen every three months and the first winners were: Rebecca Chiddister, Monica Robison, and Cindy Jacobs.

The winners receive a certificate and a gift card.

“I’m proud of the work that the aides and chore workers do each and every day,” said In-Home Services Manager Sherry Swartz. “They really demonstrate that they understand the mission of the COA and how we are committed to keeping seniors healthy and safe in their homes.”

Students from Howardsville Christian

School visited the Three Rivers COA in

November to participate in the St. Joe

County Legacy Project, a multi-

generational writing project that COA

member Catherine Brady created and

developed.

The project puts seniors together with

high school students who are then

tasked with writing a story

highlighting some aspect of that

senior’s life whether it be memories

of his or her childhood, career, or

experiences in a war for example.

The students interviewed the seniors,

they shared lunch together and then

the students will present the seniors

with their stories in December.

St. Joseph County Legacy Project Takes Off in Three Rivers

Results of the Flu

Shot Competition!

Three Rivers: 28 flu shots

Sturgis: 23 flu shots

Three Rivers COA wins an Ice

Cream Social!!!

Date TBD (January 2018)

We are happy that more than

50 seniors received flu shots

this season.

8 Three Medicare Mistakes to Avoid Not knowing could cost you, but here’s how to avoid them

By Joe Garcia, MBA, CLTC

For most people aging into Medicare can be stressful. There is so much information targeting 10,000 people every day

that are aging into Medicare. Learning how to “avoid” the most common mistakes can be the difference between having

coverage and not having coverage.

Assuming you don’t qualify for coverage.

You automatically qualify for Medicare Part A if you have earned 40 credits by paying payroll taxes for 10 years; this

ensures that you will not have to pay any Part A premiums. Part A helps cover most of your hospitalization but there are

still deductibles and co-insurances left to pay. Part B coverage is not based on work history and it covers your outpatient

services and medical equipment. There is a monthly premium for Part B and in 2017 people aging into Medicare can

expect to pay $134 dollars monthly.

So what if you haven’t earned 40 credits? You still could be eligible through your spouse’s work record. If that is not

an option, you are also entitled to sign up for Part A and pay a premium. One mistake that people make is going back to

work to earn the credits and if you are 65 or older, this could be costly because you will have to pay late penalties.

Failed to enroll in Part B

It is critical that you sign up at the right time for Medicare Part B. If you fail to sign up at the right time, you could risk

having late penalties that last a lifetime, your coverage could be delayed or more importantly, your open enrollment

period could end possibly leaving you without coverage.

So when should I enroll in Part B?

When you first turn 65 you have three months before your birth month, the month of your birth month and three months

after. If you are still working you can delay taking out your Part B until you retire.

Not reading your Annual Notice of Change

This document comes every year in late September if you are already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or Prescrip-

tion drug plan (PDP). It will specify the changes in the plan like deductibles, co-insurances, cost and coverage for the

upcoming year.

So what should I do?

You should read this notice every year to understand what the new

cost and changes are going to be. You can compare them to other

plans from October 15th –December 7th and switch if necessary.

If you fail to read the notice you could be surprised with more out

of pocket cost then you can afford.

Joe Garcia MBA, CLTC President/CEO SMG Health “Making Healthcare Easy” 1300 W. Centre Avenue Portage, MI 49024 Toll Free 1-855-205-4928 www.smghealthus.com

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MMAP Counseling

The COA offers free health benefits

counseling services to residents. Our goal is

to help Michigan’s Medicare beneficiaries

find their way through the health benefits

maze.

Our goal is to educate, counsel and empower

Michigan’s older adults and individuals with

disabilities, and those who serve them, so

that they can make informed health benefit

decisions.

To make an appointment, please call the COA

at 269-279-8083.

The MMAP hotline is 1-800-803-7174.

COA ACTIVITIES Check monthly calendars for dates!

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WELLNESS

Blood Pressure Screening

Three Rivers: Fridays (10am - 11am)

Sturgis: Fridays and First and Third

Monday of the month (11:30am - Noon)

Hearing Screening

Three Rivers: First Tuesday of the month

(10am - 12pm)

Sturgis: No Hearing Clinic in December

Blood Sugar Check

Three Rivers: Friday, December 15

(10am-11am)

Please call the COA that morning to

confirm.

Vision Care

Three Rivers: Cancelled for December

(10 - 11am)

Sturgis: Monday, December 18 - USUAL

DATE IS CHANGED DUE TO HOLIDAY

(10am - Noon)

SOCIAL

Breakfast Club Social Group

Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at

a local restaurant. Must be meal-ticket

eligible - please register at COA. Must pay

for non-COA menu items.

Check Three Rivers monthly calendar for

date and restaurant location.

9 a.m.

Dreamy Derbys Social Club

Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month

at a local restaurant. Must be meal-ticket

eligible - please register at the COA. Must

pay for non-COA menu items.

Check Sturgis monthly calendar for date and

restaurant location.

9 a.m.

Dinner Night Out

Tuesday, December 12

Sturgis VFW, 264 W Fawn River Road

Baked Ham Dinner

Entertainment: Fernando Garcia Celebrates

the Holidays

Tickets: $10 per person

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5!!!

Medicare Open

Enrollment

October 15 - December 7

SERVICES

NEW!

Michigan Hearing will now be at the

Three Rivers COA on the first

Tuesday of each month from 10 am

to Noon. No appointments are

necessary.


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SOCIAL

Potluck Bingo Sturgis: Third Wednesday of every month

December 20

Please arrive before 5 pm after which the

doors will be secured for the night. The

meal and Bingo will follow shortly

thereafter. Bring a dish to pass.

Dessert Potluck Bingo Three Rivers: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN

DATE DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS

December 21

4 pm

Quilt & Sew

Enjoy some social time while creating

some of your favorite sewing & knitting

items. Bring your supplies and get ready to

sew in a welcoming fun environment.

Three Rivers: Wednesdays (1pm - 4:30pm) Sturgis: Tuesdays (1pm - 4pm)

Movie Club Three Rivers: Wednesdays

(1pm)

Popcorn or other treats provided

SUPPORT

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Three Rivers: First Tuesday of the month (6pm - 7:30pm)

Thurston Cares Adult Caregivers Support Group

Sturgis: Second Tuesday of the month Refreshments provided and respite is available. Call 269-503-7800 to register. (2pm)

Kinship Care Support Group A support group for grandparents and other relative caregivers raising grandchildren.

Meets on the third Thursday of the month* (6pm - 8pm) Centreville United Methodist Church 305 E. Main Street, Centreville Please RSVP for Kinship Care Meetings -assistance with childcare, guest speakers, sharing and caring. For more information, call 269-858-5704.

*THIS MONTH’S MEETING DATE HAS

BEEN CHANGED TO DECEMBER 14

FITNESS

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Take part in low impact exercise for those with arthritis or related conditions. Class designed to help mobility. Instructors Cathy Taylor and Diane Markus are both Certified AFEP Instructors. (Evidence Based) Cathy teaches classes in Three Rivers and Klines Resort and Diane teaches in Sturgis. Three Rivers: Tuesdays & Thursdays (11am - 12pm) Cost: Suggested Donation Klines Resort: Wednesdays & Fridays (11am - 12pm) Cost: Suggested Donation Sturgis: Tuesdays & Thursdays (9 am) Cost: Suggested Donation

Balance Exercise Our trained instructors will take you through low-impact exercises designed for everyone. Three Rivers: Mondays/ Wednesdays/ Fridays (11am - Noon) Instructors: Donna Dick & Thelma James Sturgis: Mondays and Thursdays (10am - 11am) Tuesdays (2pm - 3pm) Instructor: Marge Perech


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Three Rivers HealthTRAC Fit for Life Mondays (11am - 11:45am) Cost: Free for COA members

Aqua Fit Wednesdays (10am -10:45am) Cost: Free for COA members

Chair Yoga Fridays (11am - 11:45am) Cost: Free for COA members

Doyle Community Center Silver Sneakers Classic Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (10:30am-11:15am) Cost: Free for COA members

Yoga Stretch Mondays & Wednesdays (11:30am - 12:15pm) Fridays (10:15am - 11:00am) Cost: Free for COA members

Zumba Gold Fridays (11:15am - 12pm) Cost: Free for COA members

Line Dancing Sturgis: Mondays

(2pm - 4pm)

Three Rivers: Fridays

(9:30am - 10:30am)

FITNESS FITNESS

We’ve Got the Beat:

Cardio Drumming Three Rivers: Thursdays

(9:30am - 10:30am)

Sturgis: Wednesdays & Fridays

(2pm - 3pm)

This fun, upbeat class can be done

standing or seated. It uses large exercise

balls and sticks and is sure to put a smile

on your face!

Tai Chi

Three Rivers: Thursdays

1pm

Sturgis: Thursdays

3pm

Class is taught by Ed Kehoe of Kehoe

Martial Arts. This class is great for

relieving stress and improving balance as

well as your overall fitness.

FITNESS

Our Dinner Night Out program is going strong

and everyone seems to be enjoying the food

and entertainment.

In October, the Three Rivers German Band,

pictured at left, performed several greats

songs for us at the Sturgis Elks Club.

November Dinner Night Out was packed at

the Eagles Club in Three Rivers. Guests dined

on prime rib while listening to some great

songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

In December we are going to the Sturgis VFW

to enjoy a ham dinner and will hear some

wonderful holiday songs performed by our

very own Meals on Wheels Driver, Fernando

Garcia.

Fun Fact: From August-October, the TR

Walk With Ease Group walked a

combined 129.5 miles and the ST Walk

With Ease Group walked a combined

123.4 miles. Great work for both groups!

Can’t wait to start back up in the spring!


ARTS & CRAFTS

Granma’s Greetings - There will be no Granma’s Greetings in December. The class will

resume in January 2018!

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EDUCATIONAL

Self Defense for Seniors

Self Defense for Seniors takes place each

month at our centers. Topics will include

prevention, threat assessment, and

physical defensive techniques, including the

use of the cane. Refuse to be a victim - learn

to fight back.

In Three Rivers, the group meets the first

Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and in

Sturgis on the first Tuesday of the month at

10:30 a.m.

All COA members are welcome to

participate and there is no cost. You also do

not need to sign up in advance; just show up

and learn how to feel more secure in your

home and other places.

We had so much fun celebrating Halloween with our Halloween Costume Contest at both

our centers. No one in Sturgis could figure out who that masked panda was. Our

Receptionist Danielle and our Life Enrichment Coordinator Kelsey got into the spirit and

looked great in their costumes.

A big thank you to Pinnacle Health Care for donating prizes to the contest winners!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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9:30am - Line Dancing

10am - Blood Pressure Check

11am - Balance Exercise

11am - Arthritis Exercise (KL)

12:45pm - Bingo & 50/50(KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Soup & Sub Bar

4

9:30am - Self Defense for

Seniors


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot

5

9:30am - HOLIDAY

BAKING WITH KATIE

10am - Hearing Screening

11am - Arthritis Exercise

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

1pm - Tech Time

2:30pm - Euchre

6pm - Alzheimer’s

Caregiver Support Group

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11am - Arthritis Exercise(KL)

1pm - Cribbage

1pm - Sewing, Quilting

1pm - Mah Jongg/Dominoes

1pm - Movie

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9:30am - Cardio Drumming


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Tai Chi

1pm - Hand & Foot

2pm - CAROLING

PRACTICE

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10am - TRAVEL PREVIEW




12:45pm - Bingo & 50/50(KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Hamburger & Salad Bar

11 11am - Balance Exercise

1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot

1pm - Bunco

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9:30am - HOLIDAY

BAKING WITH KATIE


1pm - Bingo & 50/50

2:30pm - Euchre

5pm - DINNER NIGHT

OUT at STURGIS VFW

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1pm - Cribbage


1pm - Dominoes/Mah Jongg

1pm - Movie

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COA HOLIDAY PARTY

10am - 2pm

Sturges Young Auditorium

Senior Center is Open But

All Activities are Cancelled

6pm - Kinship Care Support

Group - United Methodist

Church - Centreville

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10am - Blood Sugar Check



12:45pm - Bingo (KL)

1pm - Bingo & 50/50

Holiday Brunch

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9am - Rise and Shine


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand and Foot

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9am - SENIOR

ADVISORY COUNCIL

MTG.


12pm - UGLY SWEATER

CONTEST 1pm - Bingo & 50/50

2:30pm - Euchre

20 11am - Balance Exercise


1pm - Cribbage



1pm - Movie

1:30pm - COA Board Mtg.

Klines Only Congregate

Soup & Salad Bar

21 9:30am - Cardio Drumming


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Tai Chi

1pm - Hand & Foot

1:15pm - HOLIDAY

CAROLING

4pm - Dessert Potluck Bingo

22

COA IS CLOSED

Happy Holidays!

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COA IS CLOSED

Happy Holidays!

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9am - Breakfast Club


1pm - Bingo & 50/50

2:30pm - Euchre

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1pm - Cribbage


1pm - Movie


Soup & Sub Bar

28

9:30am - Cardio Drumming


1pm - Bridge

1pm - Hand & Foot

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COA IS CLOSED

Happy Holidays!

DECEMBER THREE RIVERS CALENDAR - THREE RIVERS

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

8:30am - Pinochle

11:30am - Blood Pressure

2pm - Cardio Drumming

Soup & Sub Bar

4

9:30am - HOLIDAY

BAKING WITH KATIE



12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

5

8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

10am - Tech Time

10:30am - Self Defense for

Seniors

1pm - Sewing

2pm - Balance Exercise

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12pm - CRAFTAMANIA

1pm - Cribbage & Euchre

No Cardio Drumming


Baked Potato & Chili Bar

7 9am - Smooth Moves


11am - TRAVEL PREVIEW

12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

1pm - Hand & Foot

2pm - CAROLING

PRACTICE

3pm - Tai Chi

7pm - Duplicate Bridge

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8:30am - Pinochle



Hamburger & Salad Bar

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9:30am - HOLIDAY

BAKING WITH KATIE



12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

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8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

12:45pm - Bible Study

1pm - Sewing


2pm - TC Support Group

DINNER NIGHT OUT at

STURGIS VFW - 5pm

13 12:30pm - Kirsh Bingo



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COA HOLIDAY PARTY

10am - 2pm

Sturges Young Auditorium

Center is Open - All

Activities are Cancelled

6pm - Kinship Care Support

Group - United Methodist

Church - Centreville

15

8:30am - Pinochle



Holiday Brunch

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9am - Rise and Shine


10am - Vision Clinic


12pm - UGLY SWEATER

CONTEST

12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

2pm - Line Dancing

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8:30am - Pinochle

9am - Smooth Moves

(LAST CLASS UNTIL

January 9th)

12:45pm - Bible Study

1pm - Sewing


20

9:40am - CAROLING


1:30pm - COA Board

Meeting in Three Rivers


4:45 pm - Potluck Bingo


Soup & Salad Bar

21


12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

1pm - Hand & Foot

3pm - Tai Chi


22

COA IS CLOSED

Happy Holidays!

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COA IS CLOSED

Happy Holidays!

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8:30am - Pinochle

12:45 pm - Bible Study

1pm - Sewing


27

9am - Dreamy Derbys -

Royal Café




Soup & Sub Bar

28


12:30pm - Bingo & 50/50

1pm - Hand & Foot

3pm - Tai Chi


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COA IS CLOSED

Happy Holidays!

DECEMBER COA ACTIVITIES CALENDAR - STURGIS

Friday, Dec. 1

Monday, Dec. 4

Tuesday, Dec. 5

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Thursday, Dec. 7

Friday, Dec. 8

Monday, Dec. 11

Tuesday, Dec. 12

Wednesday, Dec. 13

Thursday, Dec. 14

Friday, Dec. 15

Monday, Dec. 18

Tuesday, Dec. 19

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Thursday, Dec. 21

Friday, Dec. 22

Monday, Dec. 25

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Wednesday, Dec. 27

Thursday, Dec. 28

Friday, Dec. 29

Ham & Swiss, Kidney Bean & Pea Salad, Tossed Salad

Shaved Roast Beef, Cauliflower Salad, Potato Salad

Egg Salad Sandwich, Potato Salad, Three Bean Salad

Chef Salad with Diced Chicken, Strawberries, Muffin

Turkey Slices, Potato Salad, Fruit Mix, Broccoli Salad

Chicken Salad Sandwich, Wheat Bread, Tomato Salad

Pasta Tuna Salad, Carrot Raisin Salad, Baked Beans

Shaved Roast Beef, Creamy Cucumbers, Potato Salad

Ham & Turkey Sub, Broccoli Cauliflower Salad, Oranges

Liverwurst Sandwich, Kidney Bean Salad, Peaches

Egg Salad Sandwich, Marinated Vegetables, Pears

Hammy Sammy, Potato Salad, Tossed Salad, Pineapple

Turkey Wrap, Baked Beans, Three Bean Salad, Oranges

Ham & Turkey Sub, Broccoli Cauliflower Salad, Apricots

Tuna Salad Sandwich, Marinated Veggies, Grapes

Closed for Holiday

Closed For Holiday

Chicken Salad, Tossed Salad, Three Bean Salad, Banana

Ham & Swiss, Kidney Bean & Pea Salad, Coleslaw

Deviled Egg Halves, Marinated Veggies, Tropical Fruit

Closed for Holiday

Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals Menu

December

DATE HOT MENU ENTRÉE COLD MENU ENTREE

Lemon Chicken, Reskin Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts

Pork Roast & Gravy, Mash Potatoes, Key West Veggies

Chicken Noodle Soup, Turkey & Swiss, Coleslaw

Beef Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Applesauce

Macaroni & Cheese, Ham, Stewed Tomatoes

Turkey & Gravy over Rice, Mixed Veggies, Banana

Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Italian Blend Vegetables

Bratwurst, Cabbage/Carrots/Potatoes, Tossed Salad

Beef & Noodles, European Veggie Blend, Sunshine Salad

Chili with Meat and Beans, Tossed Salad, Corn Muffin

Baked Chicken Breast, Boiled Potatoes, Asparagus

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Veggie Blend, Apple

Chicken Cordon Bleu, Cheesy Rice, Broccoli

Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes

Vegetable Beef Soup, Ham & Swiss, Tossed Salad

Closed for Holiday

Closed For Holiday

Salmon Patty with Dill, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Squash

Minestrone Soup, Turkey & Swiss, Salad, Grapes

BBQ Pork, Wheat Bun, Spinach Salad, Carrots

Closed for Holiday

Join us for Lunch *Call the COA to reserve your lunch at Three Rivers, Klines or Sturgis.

*Meals are served with side dishes and milk, to provide 1/3 the Recommended Daily Allowances for adults 60+

Kline’s Resort

269-279-8083

Fridays @ Noon

22260 Kline’s Resort Rd.

Three Rivers, MI 49093

Three Rivers

Community Center

269-279-8083

Monday-Friday @ Noon

103 S. Douglas Avenue


Enrichment Center

269-279-8083

Monday-Friday @ Noon

306 N. Franks Avenue

Sturgis, MI 49091

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The COA offers lunch on the

first and third Friday of each

month in Colon at Mystic

Grove Apartments. Any COA

member is welcome.

The Senior Connection

St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Newsletter

The Senior Connection St. Joseph County Commission on Aging



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