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Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983
TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES JANUARY 2013
Patty Evansco
Columbus Club Donates $1850 To Senior Center Columbus Club presents Check for $1850 to the Senior Center Director Patty Evansco. Columbus Club members sponsored a Bar-B-Q earlier in the year to make this donation possible. Thank you to the members of the Columbus Club and to everyone who purchased meals.
Director Patty Evansco receives a donation of $1,857 from Santa Claus and Bob Schaefer of the Millstadt Columbus Club.
Free Chili Supper January 8, 2013 is the date for Mike Todd’s second annual Chili Supper. Mike will serve his famous chili from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Community Center. Bring a neighbor or meet some new neighbors at the Community Center on January 8, 2013.
Thanks to everyone who has gave so generously during December. The ongoing support of Individuals makes the Millstadt Senior Center’s work possible. Many of us make “Resolutions” for the New Year. I always
remember a quote from Oprah Winfrey who said, “Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.” Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Do they have to do with dieting and exercising more? Perhaps your goals are to reconnect with old friends or develop new friendships? Maybe you are interested in taking up a new hobby or spending more time doing a current one? The Millstadt Senior Center may be just the place for you to act on your 2013 resolutions! The Millstadt Senior Center has also made some resolutions (or goals) for 2013 including: • Expanding our outreach efforts to raise our visibility in the community and to build a broad public awareness of the needs and personal opportunities to support senior services. • Developing a formalized plan to target and engage volunteers age 50+ who are looking for meaningful and collaborative volunteer opportunities. Looking forward to the coming year and seeing you soon.
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Senior Center Wish List Handmade Cards — Homemade Cookies
Candy — Nutrition bars $5 IGA Cards —Key Chains
Puzzle Books —Socks Scarfs —Gloves
Lap Desk —Lotions Soaps —Afghans or Lap Throws
Magnifiers —Reading Lights Bird Feeders
Disposable Drinking Cups (12-16oz) Divided Paper Plates —Cake Plates
Donations are needed for the above items. A special thank-you to Record Printing for copying the monthly newsletter for a special discounted price. As our newsletter has gained a readership we have happily had more copies copied.. Your support and donations are needed to cover the costs of copying the newsletter.
AARP Driving Classes For those Drivers Wishing To Save $ On Their
Insurance, Come To The 4 Hour Classes To Be Held On:
Monday, Jan. 14th—1-5 Tues. Jan. 15th—1-5
Pre-Registration is Required $12.00 For AARP Members
$15.00 for non-AARP members Students Must Attend Both Classes
Call (618) 476-3731 For Reservations
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New Cars and Trucks
For to attend our those of you who were unable our Grand Opening, we would love for you to stop by and test out our expanding inventory, or check out our new service department! Mertz Motor Company would love to include you in our trusted car family.
Thank You! Everyone here at Mertz Motor Company would like to thank everyone that came out and supported the grand opening of our new building. Our grand opening was more then we could have ever imagined. Your participation in our Grand Opening night helped us raise $1000 for the Millstadt Senior Center!! Due to everyone's support, we are able to give back to our community. Thanks Again, Don Mertz and the Mertz Motor Company Family.
Millstadt Food Pantry January Distribution
January 9: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. January 16: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. January 26: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
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Bus Rider Reminder All Ride Reservations Should Be Made
Through The Office. Please Do Not Tell Bus Drivers Your Appointments Thank You
Aluminum Cans Donate Your Aluminum Cans
To The Senior Center Contact
Patty Evansco at 476-3731
New Quilters Wanted New quilters are welcome to learn from a group of experienced quilters. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary just a desire to learn and have some fun. Two quilts are set-up in frames on the second floor of the Community Center and one quilt is especially beginner friendly. Quilting experts on hand.
GO DIRECT Do you receive your Social Security or federal benefit checks by mail? Effective March 1, 2013, you must either choose to get your payments by direct deposit to a bank account or to a Direct Express Debit Card account. Stop by your bank for assistance in establishing a direct deposit to your savings or checking account.
Support Millstadt Township Senior Services By Purchasing The Famous Frozen TJ Pizza’s Choices Available (Orders Taken For Others)
Lotsa Meat $
900
Pepperoni $
750
Beef & Bacon $
800
Pizzas Are Available Monday Through Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Reserve your favorite (618) 476-3731
Front Row: Carol Albert, Lil Tracy, Darleen Sandheinrich, Kathy Schaefer Back Row: Mayor Harber, Randy Burk, John Baltz, Allen Analla, Don Ortmann
Senior Center Advisory Board
Jeff Buchana of Marine, Illinois works for Helitech repairing foundation damage to our Community Center.
Center Foundation Repair
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Group Meets On The 4th Monday Of Every Month
at 10 am
Civic Club High Tea
January 26th, 2013
Zion Evangelical Church, 117 W. White Street,
Millstadt, Illinois 62260. Doors Open at 11:30 a.m.
Cost is $15.00 per person. Please make Reservations by Jan. 20th. Contact Lotina Karcher at 618.476.7162
To Make Your Reservation. When Making Your Reservation, Please Let Us Know How Many Will Be In Your Group
All proceeds From This Fundraiser Will Go To Our Scholarship Fund
Dorothy Wolfmeier is proud to announce the birth of her first great grand-daughter Isabelle Rae Wolfmeier. Isabelle was born on October 10, 2012 weighing 6 pounds and 3 ounces. She was 18 ½ inches long. Her parents are Eric and Beth Wolfmeier. Grandparents of Millstadt include Bob and Marge Wolfmeier and paternal great grandparents Vernon and Erna Kremmel. Congratulations on the new addition to the family!!
Dates To Remember January 1, Senior Center Closed. January 8, Free Chili Supper, Millstadt Community Center. 4:30-6:30 pm. January 19, Fireman’s Dance, VFW. 8:00 pm to Midnight. January 14—15, AARP Driving Classes. Call 476-3731 for reservations. February 9, Historical Society Trivia Fund raiser. St. James Parish Center. Call 476-7326 for reservations.
Volunteers Wanted If you have a couple of hours per month to visit with seniors in area care or nursing centers we have an opportunity for you to deliver the monthly Senior Talk newsletter. The Senior Center has a list of seniors who are currently residents at Grand Manor, Columbia Rehabilitation and Nursing home, Our Lady of the Snows and other area senior resident homes who would appreciate receiving a copy of the monthly newsletter, a short visit and perhaps a birthday or greeting card signed by seniors at the Senior Center. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Patty at 476-3731.
Weihnachsfest Raffle Winners Following are the raffle prize winners at the December 2, 2012, Weihnachtsfest. Kathy Albers, Millstadt, 40” Flat screen TV Patti French, Millstadt, Victorinox Wheeled Tote Kevin Bowman, Millstadt, Computer Backpack Elizabeth Brown, New Athens, $50.00 Schubert Gift Certificate Marlene Hermann, Millstadt, $25.00 IGA Gift Card; Nancy Rittenhouse, Shiloh, Woven Coverlet Congratulations to all the raffle winners. Thank-you to everyone who helped make the 18th Annual Weihnachsfest a success.
Meet Your Senior Voters Village and Township candidates for the April 2013 election, if you are interested in meeting your senior voters and helping at the Senior Center, serving meals, delivering meals or perhaps quilting, contact Patty at 476-3731 to arrange a volunteer assignment and time to meet your work schedule.
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10 am First & Third
Monday Of Each Month
Please Feel Free to Join the Group Anytime
Millstadt Pharmacy
618-476-1701 Brian Blair R.PH Penny Bobcik R.PH
Free Delivery Speedy Walk-In Service
Convenient Parking Unique Gift Shop
AARP TAX AIDE AARP TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
Will Be Available
February 1-April 15, 2013 Appointments can be made beginning on
JANUARY 9, 2013 DID YOU SIGN IN? Knowing who is at lunch at the Center is important for a number of reasons. First of all it’s good to keep track so if someone isn’t there for a few days we can contact them to make sure everything is ok. Second, when you sign in and are registered we are able to submit your name to receive our grant money to help pay for the meals. A way to look at it is that if you aren’t registered and signed in we can’t send a bill for your lunch to the Area Agency on Aging.
Your Help in This Matter is Greatly Appreciated
CANDIDATES Village and Township candidates for the April 2013 election may send or bring by their biographical information to the Community Center for publication in the Senior Talk Newsletter. Information is needed by the 15th of the month.
The 1940 confirmation class of the Millstadt Evangelical and Reformed Church, Includes the above youngsters. The Rev. A. E. Limper is pastor of the congregation. The confirmands are: first row Adeline Bruehl, Clara Ebersol, Fern Bruehl, Dorothy Hankammer, Ethel Mae Schorr, Ethel Guckes, Dorothy Mehrtens, second row, Frederick Weber, Kenneth Muskkopf, Albert Johnson, Robert Baltz, William Dohrman, Robert Eckert and Albert Baltz
Frances Dickneite visits with her sister Florence Miller at the Grand Manor in Swansea.
Flautist Trio of Pam Walton, Anne vonBrecht and Lady Estelle Wernle perform at the Center.
BOOK
CLUB
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Reminder for Home Delivered Meal Recipients If you leave a cooler out for your meal, please be sure that the cooler is kept very clean. Your help will be appreciated. This is for your own health safety. Thank You
Senior Transportation Program Need a Ride to the Doctor, Bank,
Hairdresser, or Dentist? The Senior Center Offers the Only Form of Public Transportation for the Community This Service is Available for Persons 60 Years and Older and Their Caregivers
A Suggested Donation of $2.00 For Transportation To and From Doctors, Dentists,
Or Hair Appointments This Partially Covers the Actual Transportation Costs of $5.95 For Each Time It Is Provided
All donations are Confidential and Are Used To Maintain the Transportation Program
For Millstadt Township Seniors Please Contact Patty at 476-3731 With Questions
Senior Talk Available at these Locations Pick-up your copy of the Monthly Senior Talk at
one of the Following Millstadt location Melva’s Family Hair Care 476-7933
Millstadt Barber Shop 476-7273 Millstadt IGA 476-3161
Millstadt Library 476-1887 Dr. Carla Samson 476-3373
Millstadt Pharmacy 476-1701 Millstadt Village Hall 476-1514 Shirley’s Beauty Shop 476-9494
St. James Catholic Church 476-3513 Trinity Lutheran Church 476-3101 Zion Evangelical Church 476-1778 Dr. Steve Knoernchild 476-3344
Concordia UCC 476-3377 St. Paul Church, Floraville 473-2285
Dr. Kevin Schmidt 476-3261 Associated Bank
Millstadt Garden Place Thank You For Providing This
Service To Our Community
Tired of All Your Ache’s and Pain? Do You Have
Hip Pain, Back Pain, Knee Pain
Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain,
Leg Pain
Do You Want Fast Relief? FREE Consult - Stay Local
Medicare Provider 618-476-3344 Dr. Steve” Knoernshild
Ice Cream Sundae Party
JANUARY 11,
2013
12:30
Laminating Tuesdays If you need something laminated please stop by on Tuesdays and we would be glad to laminate for you free of charge.
RECYCLING 8 AM TO 10 AM
1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
AT TOWNSHIP SHED ON EAST HARRISON STREET
Exclusively at our: Millstadt Banking Center 618-476-3334 Member FDIC
Join our
Classic 55 Club
* Educational Seminars
* FREE Classic 55 Checks
* Bi-Monthly Newsletter
* Interest Bearing Checking
* Group Trips and Outings
...and join the fun!
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Meals on Wheels Program The Millstadt Township Senior Services Meals on Wheels Program delivers meals to qualified, homebound adults age 60 and above who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Hot meals can be delivered Monday through Friday, and frozen meals can be available for weekends, if necessary. Special diets are available, and a $4.50 donation is requested. Call (618) 476-3731 for more information. If you would like to volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program your help would be appreciated by many.
From Classroom To Township Official Two, four, six, eight. Who do we appreciate?
F-R-E-D!!
Let’s give a cheer for Fred Hotz the former MCS basketball coach is now retiring from the position of Millstadt Township Clerk. Fred Hotz’s father was a pastor and the Hotz family moved several times before making Maeystown, Illinois their home. After graduating from Valmeyer High School, he completed his college degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
In 1958, he arrived in Millstadt with degree in hand, to teach social studies, coach basketball and later began the track program at MCS. Fred met his wife Carol, the science teacher with a classroom across the hall from his, at MCS and they were married in 1965. They have two children: son Mike and his wife Cara live in Chicago and a daughter Cathy and her husband Chris live in Millstadt with daughter Kelsey, a freshman at BTHS West. In 1973 Fred ran for Millstadt Township Trustee and held the position from 1973-1981. From 1993-1997 Fred served as Township Supervisor. During his term as Supervisor, Fred and Joel Mueth Village Trustee began the recycling program that continues on the first Saturday of each month at the Township Building. From 1997 to 2013 Fred served as Township Clerk. He will not seek re-election for the Clerk position in 2013. In 2000 Illinois marked 150 years of Township government. In recognition of the bi-centennial, Fred and Don Mehrtens planted a President Lincoln white oak tree at the Millstadt Township Building. The white oak came from a graft taken from a white oak, known as the Lincoln Oak, in Charleston, Illinois. The site on September 18, 1858, of one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Lincoln Oak is the young tree on the left of the Township Building when looking at it from Jefferson Street. Fred and Carol have enjoyed living in Millstadt and will spend time gardening and traveling. In addition, Fred might sit under the Lincoln Oak and just enjoy the time-off. Best wishes to Fred and Carol.
Several years ago the members of the Millstadt Historical Society were speaking about old traditions that our German ancestors commonly participated in; one of which was winemaking. The members decided the Society should sponsor a Homemade Wine Making Contest, and the third annual contest was held November 27, 2012 at the Community Center. We have always had a nice variety of wines in the competition, and this year’s was no exception, reported Glenn Schaefer, President of the Millstadt Historical Society. Wine flavors included elderberry, strawberry, grape, cranberry, cherry, blackberry and persimmon. Past years entries included wheat, watermelon and dandelion. This year’s winners were; First Place, Doreen Baltz with her white grape/cherry wine; Second Place, Glenn Mehrtens with his elderberry wine and Third Place to Gene Hermann, with his persimmon wine. After the contest, members of the Historical Society and contestants enjoyed an evening of wine tasting and dining on cheese, crackers, and homemade summer sausage, the latter provided by Tom Baltz. As is often said, “A good time was had by all .“ Article provided by Glenn Schaefer
Wine Anyone?
Kay Mehrtens, Tom & Doreen Baltz, Gene Herrmann, and Dale Stahlmann
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Notary Services Are Provided Free At The Senior Center
175 Years
Clothing Donations Is it time to clean closets to make room for those Christmas gifts you know you’ll be getting? Remember your clothing items donated to the collection box at the IGA parking lot will add to the proceeds IGA collects and donates to the Senior Center. Proceeds from the clothing collection box at IGA along with funds from aluminum cans collected at the Community Center help maintain the Meals on Wheels program for Millstadt Township. With the help of your donations over 20,000 meals were served to Seniors in Millstadt Township last year.
It Happened in January… January 1 • Ellis Island Immigrant Station in New York formally opened, 1892
January 3 • Alaska entered Union, 1959 (49th)
January 7 • Galileo Galilei sighted four of Jupiter's moons., 1610 • The first presidential election was held, 1789
January 8 • United States forces led by General Andrew Jackson defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans, ending the War of 1812, 1814
January 10 • London's Metropolitan; World's first underground railway, opened to the public, 1863
January 14 Henry Ford introduced assembly line, 1914
• January 15 • First Super Bowl held, 1967
January 16 • United States Prohibition began, 1920
January 19 • First presidential news conference filmed for television with permission of President Eisenhower, 1955
January 20 •Pearl Harbor leased by the United States from Hawaii for naval station,1887.
JANUARY 1963 First class mail rates were increased from one cent to five cents. Construction will begin on a new bridge at Poplar Street in July 1963. The bridge should be completed in 1965 at an estimated cost of $30,000,000. The Harrisonville Telephone Company’s Waterloo exchange converted to a dial system. More than 2000 phones were involved. For $0.49 and a coupon you could buy one pound of Dining Car coffee at Witcher’s Bi-Rite. The Firemen’s Ball advertised two dances on January 19, 1963 with Artie Steppig’s Orchestra playing at the Legion Hall and Elmer Humphries’ band playing modern music at the VFW Hall. One ticket was good for both bands, and included lunch and refreshments.
Baked Potato Soup 2/3 cup margarine 2/3 cup flour 7 cup milk 1 ¼ cup cheddar 1 cup sour cream 4 large baked potatoes, peeled, cubed 1 bunch green onions, chopped Melt margarine, add flour, gradually add milk, cook till thickened. Add potatoes and onions, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add bacon, cheese, salt, pepper and sour cream. Serve hot, top with more cheddar cheese.
Magic Lamp A man was walking down a beach when he stumbled across a lamp partially buried in the sand. When he picked it up and rubbed its side a genie appeared. The genie thanked him and offered to grant him one wish. After a few minutes of thought
the man said, “I want a foreign car dealership in a major metropolitan area.” The genie said, “That’s easy”… and poof, he had a Chrysler dealership in Tokyo.
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Special Thanks to Concordia Church
Immaculate Conception - Centreville St. James Catholic Church Trinity Lutheran Church Zion Evangelical Church
For Your Continued Support
The Millstadt Senior Center Expresses Our
Deepest Sympathy To The Family, Friends
and Loved Ones Of
Gloria Swierczcek
John Haloftis
Irene Hopfinger
Joan Madden
Rita Rohr
Welcome New Members! Elizabeth Wissbaum
Big Ole Bag and Jewelry Sale Mark your calendar now for the third annual Big Ole Bag Jewelry sale on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Donations of purses and jewelry may be made at the Community Center. Watch for further information on the sale.
Meals on Wheels 2013 Survey! In January the Millstadt Senior Center will ask for your participation in a survey that will be delivered to your home. Your responses will assist in determining the needs of our home delivered meal clients.
Quilt Raffle Winners On December 14, 2012 the following raffle tickets were drawn for the Senior Center Quilt raffle. Winners of the handmade quilts were: 1st Place; Full size quilt, Carol Speichinger 2nd Place; Baby quilt, Robert Holshouser 3rd Place; Lap quilt, Jeanie Colbert Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets for the benefit of the Millstadt Township Senior Center.
Missing Hamster A carpet layer had just finished installing carpet for a lady. He stepped out for a smoke, only to realize he’d lost his cigarettes. In the middle of the room, under the carpet, was a bump. “No sense pulling up the entire floor for one pack of smokes,” he said to himself. He proceeded to get out his hammer and flattened the hump. As He was cleaning up, the lady came in. “Here,” she said, handing him his pack of cigarettes. I found them in the hallway. “Now,” she said, “if I could only find my hamster.”
Earl Doerr Plays The Accordion and Sings For The Zion Kitchen Band
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During November Our Volunteers Donated 515 Hours To
The Millstadt Senior Center If Paid at Minimum Wage, the Dollar Value Would be $4,251
THANK YOU For Your Dedication, In The Spirit Of Giving Please Remember To Report Your Volunteer Hours Would you like to join our group of Volunteers?
Please Stop By The Center To Sign Up Or See Patty In The Office
Quilters Ann Worden
Rosemary Matthews Gloria Swierczek
Lois Potter Judy Sutter Pat Morris
Doris Adams Sandee Pfingsten
Rose Vogt Marie Westlake
Irma Hecke Christy Lehr
JoAnn Clemmons Kathy Weygandt
Mathilda Betz
Meals on Wheels
Nancy Kostelac Cheryl Mueth Susan Saeger Allen Analla
Darlene Slovinski Sandra Muskopf
Karen Witte Lindy Kynsak
Mary Ann Schaefer Linda Weingartner Gary Weingartner
Kitchen Dining Rm
Frances Dickneite Betty Stark Fern Seiber
Georgia Bruehl Margaret Burgess
Collen Costello Barb Louis
Dot Edmondson Darleen Sandheinrich
Columbia Delong Doris Chaput
Toni Schneider Doris Adams Bob Wheat Bob Hatzl
Shirley Rinck Ralph Schneider
Jack Kramer Ida Ann Krick
Center/ Newsletter
Marlou Eckert Janet Mueller Don mueller
Jerry Schmitz Rachel Besse
Kathy Asselmeier Wanda Wheat Elaine Morris
Kathy Demond
January Birthdays
If We Missed Your Birthday, Or Have It Listed Incorrectly Please Let Us Know So That We May Correct It
1 Betty Kreher
Audrey Frierdich
2 Bob Wheat
5 Roger Martin
6 Katie Muskopf
8 Taylor Braswell
10 Albert Downs
13 Frances Dickneite
Judy Kingston
16 Wilbert Stahl
18 Sharlene Hatzl
Arlene Wickell
19 Ralph Buehler
Armethia Simer
20 Olive Gyon
21 Mary Siebe
22 Marie Westlake
23 Doris Adams
26 Edna Probst
31 Columbia Delong
January Birthdays Capricorns are born from December 22nd to January 20th. Capricorn is the sign of ambition and they can adopt new ideas and make quick judgments in tricky situations. If you were born between January 21st and February 19th you are an Aquarius. They are mentally alert, open friendly and curious about anything and everything. Aquarians have a strong desire to help humanity, create unity.
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Orville Mueller
Family of Rosalie Stamm
Sandy Bereitschaft
Meals on Wheels Foundation
To Date Donation $6,550
James Bereitschaft
Ron Schaefer
Margaret Scharf
Alan & Nancy Scharf (Mehrtens Anniversary)
Virginia Hankammer (Mehrtens Anniversary)
Spot Media (Rick and Lynn Hensel)
Jim Eckert
Arline Huwer
Schnucks Bakery
Jack Hudnell
Susan Sager (Elsie Becker)
Yvonne Norris (Elsie Becker)
Viojet Technologies (Elsie Becker)
Helen Bechtel (Elsie Becker)
Jayne & Lonnie McDaniel (Elsie Becker)
Darin Huller (Elsie Becker)
Virginia Hankammer (Elsie Becker)
Debra Hocher (Elsie Becker)
Zion Evangelical Church
Zion Evangelical Womens Fellowship
Susan Sager
Barb Louis
Dwight Godsy
Doris Schwartz
Monroe County Electric Coop
Marlou Galle
Janet Mueller
Marlou Eckert
Jerry Schmitz
Don Mueller
Lynn Galle
Estelle Wernle
Zion Evangelical Kitchen Band
Family of John Haloftis
Millstadt 175th
Anniversary
Quilt Proceeds
Dorothy Wolfmeier
Bob and Shar Hatzl
Doris Chaput
Helen Vigna
Barbara Savering
Willet Kehrer
Karen McAteer
Marlene Herrmann
Irma Hecke
Dot Edmondson
Elaine Morris
Marlene Herrmann
Shirley Rinck
Doris Schwartz
Joyce Korobey
Orville & Janet Mueller
Marcia Mueller
Estelle Wernle
Mertz Ford Millstadt
Arlene Huwer
1st
Natl Bank of Waterloo
Ray Millaway
Zion Church Confirmation Class 1947
Front row: Shirley Kern, Emma Gasser, Beverly Baltz, Neoma Keck, Shirley Grundwald, Myrtle Lang, Mariean Fox.
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MISSION STATEMENT The Millstadt Senior Center Is A Place Of
Opportunities, A Focal Point In Our Community Where Services Support Positive Aging and Where Educational, Recreational and Cultural Programs Enrich The Lives Of Elders and The Community
Funding For The Area Agency On Aging Of Southwestern Illinois iis Received From the United
States Administration On Aging and the Illinois Department On Aging. The Agency Does Not
Discriminate in Admission To Programs or Activities Or Treatment Of Employment In Programs Or
Activities In Compliance With State and Federal Statutes. If You Feel You Have Been Discriminated
Against, You Have The Right To File A Complaint With The Agency By Calling
618-222-2561 or 800-326-3221
Township Supervisor Donald Merhtens Village Mayor Weldon Harber Director Patty Evansco Nutrition Staff Rachel Feazel Transportation (Drivers) Robert Schmeirbach Larry Sanders Executive Board Orville Mueller, President Randy Eckert Gary Huwer Al Lehr Linda Lehr Ray Famula Advisory Council Members John Baltz Allen Analla Betty Stark Carol Osick Darlene Sandheinrich Don Ortmann Kathy Schaefer Lillian Tracy Randy Burk Editors Patty Evansco Marlou Eckert Don Mueller Janet Mueller Jerry Schmitz
Township Senior Services 102 South Jefferson St., Millstadt, IL 62260
Phone No. 618-476-3731 Fax No. 618-476-3921 email [email protected]
Services Available Meals on Wheels One of the Center’s most important programs, the Meals on Wheels program provides daily meals to people who have difficulty getting out of the house and/or cooking for themselves. Not only are we able to supply necessary food, but the driver delivering the meal is able to ascertain how the client is getting along and share some companionship. We have a number of folks dedicated to providing these services. They give freely of their time and energy to deliver the meals, make contact with the recipient and report back to the Center. The majority of the “regular” drivers volunteer one day per week and most have said it is highly rewarding for them.
Lunch Program Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 12 noon. You must be 60 years of age or older to qualify for this program. It is appreciated that if you want lunch you call the center by 3:00 pm in order to sign up for lunch on the following day. When you come in you may sign yourself up for the next day. If you like, you may sign up for the entire week or month. If you know that you can not make it and you have signed up, please call and let us know that you will not be here and tell us when you will be back for lunch. If you have any questions concerning the lunch program please contact Patty Evansco at 476-3731.
All Lunches are Catered from the Millstadt IGA Or Aunt Maggie’s from Millstadt
“The Center is a Great Place to Enjoy Yourself Through Fellowship And Celebrations with Other Seniors of Millstadt”
Senior Information and Assistance provides information or help with services and benefits to residents of Millstadt age 60 and over. We will also visit homebound seniors. If you need this service or would like to schedule a visit, call Millstadt Township Senior Center at 618-476-3731.
“Seniors Come First”“Seniors Come First”“Seniors Come First”
Make a Contribution There are many ways to contribute to Millstadt Senior Center:
Gifts by Cash or Check We accept gifts by cash or check by mail and in person. Include your name, address and phone number. Checks should be made payable to Millstadt Township Senior Services.
Memorial Gifts and Bequests The Millstadt Senior Center is establishing an endowment fund of memorial gifts and bequests, to ensure the future of senior services in Millstadt.
We hope that you will remember the Center when planning your estate, or as a fitting means of honoring a departed friend or loved one.
All memorial gifts and bequests will be acknowledged in the Center’s newsletter. If you would like to make a provision in your will, the following form is suggested:
I give, devise and bequeath to Millstadt Township Senior Services, a non-profit corporation, located on this date at 102 South Jefferson, Millstadt, Illinois 62260 the sum of $ _________ (or the property, herewith described)
We Welcome Any Inquiries About Bequests,
Please Call Us At (618) 476-3731
Fingernail Clipping On Thursdays at 10:00 am
We Will Be Doing Finger Nails You Can Get Them
Trimmed Or Painted This Will Be Upstairs
Linda Lehr Schedules Office Hours Linda Lehr, Millstadt Village Trustee, will hold office hours on Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Millstadt Village Hall located at 111 West Laurel. Residents are invited to come to the Village Hall to discuss ideas and concerns they have regarding the Village. Also, residents can contact Linda anytime at [email protected] or 476-7725.
SUPPER CLUBSUPPER CLUB
January 30, 2013
4:00 pm Leave Center Mark Your Calendar for a Trip to
Culvers in South County
Contact Patty at 476-3731 To Sign Up for the Dinner Trip
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