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Volume 118 Issue 10

OCTOBER 2018

Published monthly by the Friends of Isabella Seniors for the Isabella County Commission on Aging Friends of Isabella Seniors - 2200 S Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 - (989) 772-0748 - isabellacounty.org/active living-newspaper

Howling Good Time Saturday, October 27

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at COA 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Ghosts, Goblins, Superheroes and Princesses the Commission on Aging is the place to be! Join us for a Howling Good Time, a FREE afternoon of spooky fun for kids of all ages! Dress in your favorite costume and bring a bag to collect your treats!

Retirement Open House

for Barb Frankenfield

Friday, October 12

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Isabella County Commission on Aging 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant

in Rooms B & C Short Program @ 2:30 p.m.

After 34 years of service as the In-Home Services

Coordinator at the Isabella County Commission on Aging,

Barb Frankenfield is retiring.

Please join us as we celebrate Barb, and her many

years of service and dedication to the older adults and families

of Isabella County.

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume! Tuesday, October 16

from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Isabella County Commission on Aging

2200 S. Lincoln Rd. Mt. Pleasant in Room C

Live music by: Kick’n Kountry

Cover charge: $5

50/50 Raffle

Snacks and Refreshments available for purchase

Questions: Contact Marcy Jerome at (989) 772-0748

Bring your dancing shoes, or just come and

enjoy the live music!

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Director’s Comments Fall is upon us, and it feels great! Not

only do we begin our new fiscal year, but we

also have some of our larger signature events

and activities packed into the next few

months here at the Commission on Aging.

October 15 begins our Medicare Part

D enrollment program. Our staff and trained

volunteers will be meeting with hundreds of

community members helping them to

navigate the process, find the program that

best suits their needs, and in most cases, save

them money. If you have any questions at all, or if you have already

made your selections but would like to have someone go over it with you,

I highly recommend that you call and make an appointment with our

experts. The Medicare Part D Enrollment Program will take place from

October 15 - December 7.

October 27 we will be hosting our annual “Howling Good Time”

Halloween event for the young and young at heart! What a fun activity

for all ages, featuring games, snacks, music and costumes! We hope to see

you here, taking part in the fun with us!

October 12 will most certainly be a bittersweet day for all of us

here at the Commission on Aging – Barb Frankenfield, our In-Home

Services Coordinator will be retiring after serving in her role for 34 years.

Barb is a very important asset to the COA, and she will be so missed. I

am thankful for the short time that I have had the opportunity to work

alongside her and learn from her. Barb has been a champion for older

adults throughout Isabella County, impacting our community as a whole,

in an immeasurable way. While we hate to see Barb go, we are also so

excited for her to have the opportunity to enjoy her retirement to the

fullest with her husband, Joe. Please join us in celebrating Barb with an

open house on Friday, October 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Rooms

B and C, here at the Isabella County Commission on Aging.

Explore Treatment Options for Hip & Knee

Arthritis Arthritis or simply years of use may damage joints, causing

symptoms of pain. If you are experiencing joint pain, stiffness or

swelling that makes it difficult to walk, climb stairs or limits everyday

activity, join Orthopedic Surgeon Michael Moutsatson, DO to learn

about options for relief. Learning about treatment options can ease

anxiety and provide the knowledge necessary to help you make the best

decision possible to improve or maintain your quality of life. Non-

operative management as well as knee and hip replacement surgery will

be discussed.

Wednesday, October 31 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Isabella County Commission on Aging in Room B

2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Call (989) 779-5606 to register.

This page is sponsored by: Crestwood Village Assisted Living

Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A., COA Executive Director

Why Review Your Medicare

Part D Prescription Plan?

This is the only time each year that all people

with Medicare can join or change their Medicare

prescription drug plan. Even if you like your current

Medicare drug plan, it is strongly recommended that you

review your plan for the upcoming year. You may be able

to save time, money and frustration by choosing a plan with

possibly lower premiums and fewer restrictions.

Here are a few frequently asked questions that may

be able to answer your specific concerns.

How may my plan have changed?

Your current plan may have changed:

The monthly premium

The annual deductible

The co-payments to your pharmacy

The formulary (list of covered medications)

What do I have to do if I decide I want to stay in my

current plan for 2019?

You are not required to do anything. You will stay enrolled

in your current Part D plan unless you sign up for a new

plan. If your plan is no longer renewing its Medicare

contract, you will receive a letter from your plan stating that

it is no longer being renewed and to review other plan

options.

What if I change plans and decide I do not like my new

plan?

Changes can only be made during Open Enrollment

October 15 – December 7 for most people. You will not be

able to cancel the plan until the next Open Enrollment.

Low income beneficiaries meeting certain criteria may

change their plan throughout the year.

What if I did not join a Part D plan when I was first

eligible, but would like to join now?

You can enroll in a plan during the Annual Open

Enrollment. You may have to pay a penalty for enrolling

late.

How do I receive help to compare plans for 2019?

You can call the Commission on Aging at 772-0748,

beginning October 2 to schedule an appointment with one

of our trained volunteer counselors. Sessions are available

for Isabella County residents 60 years of age and older and

are by Appointment Only. There is no cost to the

sessions, although donations to the agency are welcomed.

You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or

go to www.Medicare.gov during the Open Enrollment

Period.

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This page is sponsored by: McLaren Central Michigan Hospital

Mission Moments SO LONG – FAREWELL –

AUF WIEDERSEHEN – ADIEU

The time has come to say goodbye. It has

been a wonderful run and I have enjoyed it so very

much. It seems like only yesterday when I started

work here. These 34 years have gone by so quickly

and I would like to take this time to say THANK

YOU for giving me this opportunity.

I have met so many great people while

working at the Commission on Aging. Please know

you have helped me to become better at my job and

to provide better service to the community. You

have shared with me much laughter, some tears and

many good times. Thank you to those of you who

have shared so many memories with me.

Thanks also to this wonderful and

knowledgeable staff. This agency has a superb

reputation in this community and in the state

because of the caring and competent staff. We work

well together, which accounts for the good service

we provide to the community. I am certain this

good work will continue after I retire.

I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank the

excellent executive directors under whom I’ve

worked: Kathy House (if you think I didn’t do a

good job, blame Kathy as she’s the one who hired

me), Brenda Upton (we spent 29 years working side

by side. She is the one who worked tirelessly to

pass the Senior Millage to have a new building and

more services for the community) and Jennifer

Crawford (she has been so supportive of my work

and will continue and expand the good work of the

agency).

Thanks to the In-Home Services staff who

give such good service to the older adults of the

community. Last but not least, thanks especially to

the other social workers on staff – Kathy Campbell,

Tina Campbell and Jenn Martin. They have been

wonderful to work with as their knowledge of

resources and federal, state and local services is

surpassed by none. I believe they are the best social

workers in the field of aging in the state of

Michigan. The agency is so fortunate to have them

and their vast knowledge and caring attitudes.

In closing I want to say: THANKS FOR

THE MEMORIES. THIS HAS BEEN A

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!!! Barbara Frankenfield,

In Home Services Program Director

Saturday, November 10 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

at

Commission on Aging

2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Holiday Craft Show

Featuring a unique collection of hand-made items by local

artisans; this is the perfect place to purchase your holiday

gifts! Also Featuring:

Annual Quilt Raffle Hot dogs, chips, beverages available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thank You Renaissance Public School Academy The Foster Grandparent Program would like to send a special

thanks to Renaissance Public School Academy. During their summer

program, students at Renaissance Academy held a market day where they sold

items they made and donated $400.00 to the Foster Grandparent Program.

Renaissance Academy hosts two Foster Grandparent Volunteers, Grandpa

Rick and Grandma Caroline who are dedicated in working with the students

on reading, math and other academic requirements. Not only does the Foster

Grandparent program assist with students on academic goals, but it also

provides an opportunity for seniors to stay active, become involved in their

community and foster positive relationships with students to bridge the

generation gap. Thank you again Renaissance Public School Academy! Your

students rock!

For more information on becoming a Foster Grandparent, please call Brandi

Knivila or at Isabella County Commission on Aging at (989) 772-0748.


Ganiard Westside Reunion - Friends of Ganiard, join us for Free

Refreshments and Lunch on Wednesday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

at COA in Rooms A & B. Bring your friends, memories and photos to share. Val

Wolters, Coordinator Any questions contact: [email protected]

This page is sponsored by: In Memory of Louise & Dr. Leonard E. Plachta

Legal Services

Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal

advice to people over the age of 60.

Legal Services offers appointments at

COA Activity Center. For an

appointment call :

1-866-552-2889

Events and Classes at COA

“Autumn Roadside ” Wednesday, October 3 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in COA Room C.

$25 per person due by October 1 (supplies included) Let award winning television artist Steve Wood help develop the “artist” in you

to create “Autumn Roadside.” You don’t have to be “born with the gift” to be a great

painter. Remember “Anyone Can Paint” these pieces of art. Steve’s methods are

applicable to the beginner as well as the advanced painter. Create an 11” x 14” acrylic

landscape painting in class. Contact COA at (989) 772-0748 to register.

FREE Movie & Popcorn The movie, Hocus Pocus, will be shown on Tuesday, October 23 at 12:45

p.m. in COA Room B. The movie and popcorn are FREE but donations are always

welcome. After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem,

Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an

immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all. (rated PG, 1 hour

and 36 minutes) Call Katie 989-772-0748 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE to

register for the movie.

iPad and iPhone Class at COA in Room B On Tuesday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m., this month’s class will be an open

discussion/question and answer session. Sponsored by Veterans Memorial Library

Mt Pleasant Garden Club - Ways and Means Wreath Workshop

The Mt. Pleasant Garden Club invites you to attend their meeting on

Monday, October 15 in the Craft Room at 1:00 p.m. Club members will be wiring

pine cones and making bows for Wreath Assembly in November.

SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch

is a version of yoga designed for older

adults. It is part of the SilverSneakers

program of group exercise classes that

offer ways for adults who are retirement

age and beyond to stay physically active

and improve their physical fitness levels.

SilverSneakers® YogaStretch classes offer a variety of stretching

exercises in both seated and standing

positions. The positions involve stretching

and reaching your limbs and gently

bending your body into easy to reach

positions that are designed to target

specific muscle groups and joints within

the body. The yoga positions are designed

with SilverSneakers® participants' needs

in mind and are easy to perform no matter

your fitness level. To ensure the safety

and enjoyment of SilverSneakers® yoga

participants, chairs are provided to hold

onto for additional support for standing

exercises if you should need it.

SilverSneakers is covered by some

insurances, if you are covered, please

contact Marcy Jerome (989) 772-0748

before starting class.

Wednesdays, Starting October 3

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

COA Fitness Room

Must purchase a fitness punch card:

12 classes for $36

Instructor: Judy Swartz

MARSP Meeting The Isabella County Retired School Personnel chapter of MARSP will meet at

Noon on Tuesday, October 2 at the Commission on Aging, 2200S. Lincoln Rd.,

Mount Pleasant. Lunch will be served first and meeting to follow. Several local

candidates for election will address the members and will answer questions. Please

contact Judi Swartz, (989) 773-5893, (leave a message), or by email:

[email protected] by Friday, September 28, with your lunch reservation or

seat for just the meeting.

Halloween Party at COA in Room C Join friends at the COA Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 31 at 11:00

a.m. in Room C for Music, lunch, treats, & prizes! Call Katie 989-772-0748 AT

LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE to register for the party.

mailto:[email protected]


Tai Chi for

Health and Balance Tai Chi for Health and Balance is a

research-based tai chi form created by Dr.

Paul Lam, retired family physician, and his

team of health care professionals. It is a

gentle, slow-moving exercise designed to

improve balance, flexibility, muscle

strength, and a sense of well-being.

Regular practice may also reduce the

incidence and fear of falling in the elderly.

Beginner Tai Chi (Tai Chi for Health and Balance)

(Most) Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

October 2 to November 27

October 2, 9, 23, 25, 30

November 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27

No experience necessary

Intermediate Tai Chi (Yang 24)

(Most) Mondays & Wednesdays

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


October 1, 8, 22, 24, 29, 31

November 5, 7, 14, 19, 26, 28

Advanced Tai Chi (Sun 73)

(Most) Tuesdays & Thursdays

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


October 2, 9, 23, 25, 30

November 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27

Requires purchase of Non-expiring

Fitness Punch Card:

12 classes for $36

Punch card available for purchase at COA

Loose Clothing and Supportive Shoes

Is Recommended

Ann FitzGerald,

Board Certified Instructor

Tai Chi for Health Programs

Peer Led

Low-Impact Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

10:15 a.m. COA Fitness Room

No Charge

This page is sponsored by: Margaret’s Meadows

Aqua Zumba Splash your way into shape with an

invigorating, low-impact aquatic workout.

Integrating the Zumba philosophy with

traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua

Zumba® blends it all together into a

workout that's cardio-conditioning, toning

and exhilarating!

Tuesdays & Thursdays

7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. - CMU SAC Pool *


Fitness Punch Card:

12 classes for $36

MUST have a liability form on file with

COA to attend the class. Forms and punch

card available for purchase at COA

Instructor: Judi Swartz

Fitness Classes For more information or to register contact Marcy Jerome at COA (989) 772-0748

Hula Class

Come learn the hula as well as other

Polynesian dances. The music and

movements are fun to do. All ages and

levels of ability are welcome. Wear

comfortable clothing (barefoot optional).

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

COA Fitness Room

No Charge

Instructor: Sue Courington

Zumba Gold Designed for beginners and older

adults using modified, low-impact, easy to

follow moves. An energizing workout that

burns calories and tones muscles.

Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

COA Fitness Room


Fitness Punch Card:

12 classes for $36

Drop-in Fee $5


Instructor: Judi Swartz

Line Dancing

Yoga Zen Yoga, with gentle range of

motion movements, includes gentle

holding positions for hips, lower back and

shoulders.

Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

COA Fitness Room


Fitness Punch Card:

12 classes for $36

Drop-in Fee $5

Please bring your own mat


Instructor: Catherine Tobin

Water Aerobics Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. CMU SAC Pool *


Fitness Punch Card:

12 classes for $36

MUST have a liability form on file

with COA to attend the class. Forms and

punch cards available at COA.

Instructor: Mary Alsager

Beginner

Wednesdays

9:00 a.m. to

11:00 a.m.

COA Room C

No Charge

Instructor:

Echo Godwin

Intermediate

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

2:00 p.m. to

4:00 p.m.

COA Room C

No Charge Instructor:

Ardith Gloden


This page is sponsored by: Pat & Marty Siuda family in support of Isabella County Seniors

COA Travel Activities

Murder Mystery Train Tuesday, October 9

Motor coach departs COA at 9:30 a.m. $90.00 per person

Cost includes Motorcoach transportation, snack, ticket and lunch.

Trip is full. Call for waiting list.

Lunch Menu: Chicken Marsala, Salad, and Chef’s choice of dessert.

Coffee and Tea included. Cash bar

The Old Road Dinner Train’s Murder Mystery Train combines the best in

service and dining with hilarious table-side murder mystery show. This isn’t traditional

theatre, our guests are also involved in the show, including one unfortunate soul who

gets to be the victim of the devious (PG-13) plot! Dress attire is business casual – we

will be going to the Charlotte location. Train departs at 12:00 p.m. The train ride will

last 2-2.5 hours. We should arrive back to the COA around 4:30 p.m.

Frankenmuth Trip Wednesday, November 14

Motorcoach will depart COA at 7:30am. $80 per person

Reservations and money due by October 24

Cost includes Motorcoach transportation, breakfast snack, lunch, pretzel rolling,

wine tasting, and city tour. Tentative Itinerary includes:

9:00 a.m. - Arrive for shopping at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland

11:00 a.m. - Depart Bronner’s for Bavarian Inn

11:30 a.m. - German Wine Tasting at Bavarian Inn

12:00 p.m. - Family Style Chicken Dinner at Bavarian Inn

1:30 p.m. - Pretzel Rolling at Bavarian Inn

2:00 p.m. - Guided bus tour of Frankenmuth

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Depart for home

5:00 p.m. - Arrive back to COA

COA TRAVEL POLICY *Cancellations made more than 30 days MAY be refundable, however a $10

administrative fee will be charged.

*For cancellations less than 30 days, payment is non-refundable, unless

there is a waiting list. If a ticket has been purchased from a vendor, payment is

not refundable.

*You will be notified at least one week prior to departure if trip is cancelled

because of low numbers. A full refund will be honored should this occur.

*In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to cancel for

safety reasons. We will do our best to reschedule should this occur.

*Minors under the age of 18 are welcome on certain trips but must be

accompanied by an adult.

*Persons who need assistance are welcome, however they must be

accompanied by an adult who can assist them. Both parties must purchase a seat

for trip.

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS Send payments to: COA Activity Center Attn: Marcy Jerome

2200 South Lincoln Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

www.isabellacounty.org/dept/coa Click on COA Trips or

Call (989)772-0748 for information!

Veterans Memorial Library

Annual Book Sale The annual Book Sale will be held

in the Veterans Memorial Library Annex

(301 S. University). Attendees will find a

great selection of “gently-used” books,

videos and CD’s to choose from.

OPEN TO PUBLIC DATES:

Thursday, Oct. 4 Friday, Oct. 5

10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6

10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. - $2 Per Bag Day

In Our Community

Do You Enjoy Dominoes? The COA Dominoes group meets

on Mondays in Room C at 1:00 p.m. If

you enjoy Dominoes, come out to COA!

The group is currently seeking additional

new members.

Leaves on the trees are starting to

change colors and the crisp smell of fall is

in the air. Fall brings a great time to gather

with friends and family for a hike at one of

your local County Parks. Explore the miles

of hiking trails at Deerfield Nature Park

and Meridian Park!


State Employee Retirement Assoc. SERA On Tuesday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. the presentation will be given by the

Isabella County Health Dept. Melissa will explain the programs available

through the health department, and other important health information. The

meetings are open to the public prior to the SERA business meetings. Following

the presentation we will have our business meeting. At this time we will select a

nominating committee for the upcoming election of officers in

November. Afterwards we will have 50/50 drawing and the door prize. For those

interested, the Christmas party will be held on December 13, at noon, at the VFW

Hall on Pickard. This year we decided to give donations of can goods, personal

items and other things listed on the information given to ICRH(Isabella County

winter program for the homeless.) If there are any questions, please feel free to

contact Jackie Curtis at (989) 772-0597 or [email protected].

Ask a COA Specialist Question: My parent’s electricity had recently gone out and we were concerned

about how long the food will last. How do we know when the food should be

disposed of?

Answer: Michigan State University Extension has a food safety hotline that

people may call for more information on food safety. People may contact the

hotline for information on food expiration dates, how long food should be kept as

leftovers, before being disposed and other safety concerns. Currently this hotline

is operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-5 p.m. and they can be

contacted by calling 1-810-285-9565.

Michigan State University Extension also offers information on Food

Preservation. You may contact the Extension office for more information on how

to preserve food, which includes properly freezing, boiling, canning and

dehydrating. Information can be accessed by visiting their website at http://

campus.extension.org and the course is available for a cost of $10. For more

information on this program and others offered by the MSU Extension office,

please call 989-317-4079. Mail your questions to:

Ask a COA Specialist


2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Call: (989)772-0748 ext. 236 or Fax: (989)773-0514

This page is sponsored by: Clark family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service

Gold Key Volunteer

Opportunities

Genealogical Society of Isabella County The Genealogical Society meets the second Thursday of each month at

7:00 p.m. at the Commission on Aging, 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, in

Room B. Visitors are welcome!

At the October 11 meeting, the society will be hosting an “Inside

Cemetery Tour” for our monthly program. Many members will be sharing their

captivating and intriguing informational stories about the lives of their long past

ancestors. Please feel welcome to come and listen to these interesting stories or

even share your own.

An informal gathering of individuals interested in genealogy meet for

lunch at Veterans Memorial Library Annex Room in Mt. Pleasant on the 3rd

Tuesday of each month at ll:30 a.m. Bring your own lunch. Discuss family

history, get help. Open to the public; hope you can join us. Please visit our website

at: http://isabellagenealogy.org

Meal Site Assistants We are searching for volunteers to

work with our Food with Friends Program at

our Winn and Weidman Sites on

Wednesdays. Meal Site Assistants help with

preparing the kitchen, serving meals and

cleaning afterward. An important piece is also

welcoming participants and helping them feel

comfortable. Meal Site Assistants usually serve

between the hours of 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Home Delivered Meal Drivers Become a friendly face delivering

warm lunchtime meals to homebound older

adults throughout Isabella County. We are

searching for volunteers to deliver on the

Winn area route on Thursdays and Route

21 (Mt. Pleasant Area) on Thursdays. Route

pickup times are between 10:30 a.m. – 11:00

a.m. and typically take 1 to 2 hours. Duties

include the pick-up and delivery of meals,

checking the wellness of the recipient and

providing a friendly smile. Volunteers use their

own vehicle, should be able to lift 15 pounds

and climb stairs as necessary. Mileage

reimbursement is available.

Reception Ambassadors If you enjoy a professional office

atmosphere which includes greeting visitors

and performing general clerical duties, the

Commission on Aging needs you! Reception

Ambassador duties may include: referring calls

to appropriate staff members, taking messages,

answering general inquiries and other general

office work. Office experience and the ability

to handle multi-line phones is preferred;

computer skills are helpful. Volunteers may

serve shifts Monday through Friday mornings

from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or afternoons

from 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information or to register as a

Gold Key Volunteer, contact Kelly

Herrmann at (989) 772-0748 or by email at

[email protected].


http://campus.extension.org/

http://campus.extension.org/

tel:989-317-4079

http://isabellagenealogy.org/



This page is sponsored by: Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home (Stinson Helms Rowley Chapels)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8:00 Medicare Part D Training (B) 3

9:00 Beginner Line Dancing (C)

9:00 SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch (A)

10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)

11:00 Riddles

12:00 COA Advisory Board (Craft)

1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft)

1:00 Pepper (C)

4:00 Anyone Can Paint $⧫(C)

6:30 Friends of the Broadway (A)

International Coffee Day 1

10:00 Dulcimer Practice (Craft)


12:00 Community Service Council (A)

1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C)

1:00 Mahjong (Craft)

3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi $⧫(F)

2

10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $⧫(F)

11:00 Music Makers (C)

11:30 Advanced Tai Chi $⧫(F)

12:00 Retired School Employees (A)

1:30 Yoga $ (F)

6:30 Condo Assoc. Meeting (A)

7:00 Evening Bloomers Garden Club (B)

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8:00 Legal Aid (CF)

10:00 Needle Crafters (Craft)

10:00 Beginner Tai Chi $⧫(F)

11:00 Bingo B4 Lunch (C)


1:30 Yoga $ (F)

2:00 Intermediate Line Dancing (C)

7:00 Mid MI Wood Crafters (Craft)

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9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft)



11:00 Riddles (C)

1:00 Between the Covers Book Club (Library)

1:00 Pepper (C)


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8:00 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A/B)



1:00 Mt Pleasant Garden Club (Craft)


1:00 Mahjong (C)

Bosses Day 16

8:30 Friends of Isabella Seniors (Craft)

12:45 Ice Cream Social w/Masonic (C)

1:00 State Retirees Meeting (A)

1:30 Yoga $ (F)

2:00 iPad / iPhone Class (B)

5:00 Senior Dance (C)

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11:00 Mt Pleasant Clergy Association (A)

11:00 Riddles (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)


1:00 Second Hand Book Club (Library)

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12:45 Movie - Hocus Pocus (A&B)

1:30 Yoga $ (F)

2:00 Intermediate Line Dancing (C)

5:30 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A/B/C)

9:00 SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch (F) 24


9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft)

10:00 Ganiard Westside Reunion (A&B)


12:45 Riddles (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)



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11:00 Candy Corn Craft (C)


1:30 Yoga $ (F)

Happy Halloween 31



10:00 Hip & Knee Arthritis (B)


11:00 Halloween Party (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)



Activity Center - OCTOBER Activities Active LIVING Page 9

This page is sponsored by: Your Organization or Family

Thursday Friday Saturday

4

8:00 Medicare Part D Training (B)

10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft)

11:00 Word Games (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)

4:00 Zumba Gold $ (F)

5:30 Hula Class (F)

International Smile Day 5

8:00 Happy Rippers (A)

9:00 Isabella County Collaborative (B)

10:00 Jam Session (Craft)


11:00 Tom Myshock Music (C)

12:30 Ukulele (Craft)

12:45 Bingo (Woodland Hospice) (C)

2:30 Pepper (C)

3:00 League of Women Voters Board (Craft)

6

7:30 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild

(C/Craft)

8:00 Happy Rippers (A/B)

10:00 Flu Clinic (A/B) 11


11:00 Pumpkin Craft (C)

12:30 State Employee Board Mtg (Craft)

1:00 Pepper (C)


5:00 ICRH (A)

5:30 Hula (F)

7:00 Genealogical Society Meeting (B)

7:00 Mid Michigan Patriots (C)

12

8:00 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A)




2:00 Barb’s Retirement Party (B/C)

2:30 Pepper (Craft)

13

8:00 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A/B)

18


1:00 Pepper (C)


5:30 Hula Class (F) 7:00 Mt. Pleasant Citizens Climate Lobby (B)

19

8:30 FG/SC In-Service (A & B)



12:45 Bingo (Prestige) (C)


2:30 Pepper (C)

20

9:00 Central MI Daylily Society (A)

9:00 Charlene’s Quilting Group (Craft)

25




1:00 Jeopardy (C)


5:30 Hula Class (F)

26



11:00 Music with Greg Merwin (C)

12:30 State Rep Roger Hauck Monthly Mtg (Library)


12:45 Bingo (A&D Homecare) (C)

2:30 Pepper (C)

27

Howling Good Time

1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.

COA Room Guide The room or location for each activity is listed on the calendar for reference.

Codes for rooms and locations are as follows:

A - Activity Room A Craft - Arts & Crafts Room CF - Conference Room

B - Activity Room B F - Fitness Room BR1 - Board Room

C - Activity Room C Lab - Computer Lab Library - Library

Food with Friends Lunch Served

Monday thru Friday at 12:00 p.m.

in Activity Room C.

See our Menu on pg. 12

Calendar Key: ⧫ = Reservation Required

$ = Fee for Activity


This page is sponsored by: The Laurels and Maplewood of Mt. Pleasant

Joint Replacement: The Next Step McLaren Central Michigan offers an all-inclusive joint

replacement program for individuals planning or considering a

total joint replacement. If you would like to learn more about the

joint replacement process, join us at one of our educational

seminars on:

Thursday, October 25 from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at

McLaren Wellness Central, 2600 Three Leaves Drive, Mt.

Pleasant. Call our Joint Replacement Coordinator at (989) 779-

5651 to register.

Community Cholesterol Screening Cholesterol plays a key role in your heart health. A

screening test is available that includes information about your:

- Total cholesterol - HDL cholesterol - LDL cholesterol

- Glucose - Triglycerides - Blood Pressure

Fasting for 10-12 hours before the test is required.

Walk-in cholesterol screenings will be offered

on Wednesday, October 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Cost $25. No appointment is necessary; however registration is

needed the day of your screening. The registration desk is

located inside the East entrance of the hospital (the old

Emergency Department entrance). McLaren Central

Michigan, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant.

Stroke Support Group Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to connect

with others who may have had similar successes or struggles, in

an environment that fosters emotional support, empowerment

and educational opportunities.

Meets the 2nd Monday of each month, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

McLaren Central Michigan Hospital

Conference Room E, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Call Rehabilitation Services Dept. at (989) 779-5604 to register.

Free Balance Screenings This 20 minute screening may be helpful for anyone

wanting to check their balance or for those with loss of balance,

weakness or decreased coordination. Our licensed Physical or

Occupational Therapist performs the screening and provides a

consult. You will also receive a copy of your screening results

and results will be sent to your physician, if requested.

McLaren Central Michigan Rehabilitation Services

2600 Three Leaves Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Call (989) 779-5604 to schedule an appointment.

• Live safer, healthier and longer • In-home health assessment

• Follow-up with Central Michigan University doctors

• Help train doctors of the future

• Free weekly workout program

• Reduce risk of falling by improving health and balance

• Transportation available

New Tomorrows Eight Week Grief Education Series

You are not alone in grief! McLaren Hospice offers a

free educational support program for any person who is coping

with the death of a loved one. In an emotionally supportive peer

group setting, participants are offered opportunities to share and

heal and are given tools designed to assist them in navigating

through the experiences of grief.

Every Wednesday, September 5 through October 24

from 9:30 – 11:30 am at McLaren Central Michigan: 1221

South Dr. Mt Pleasant. Call Amy, McLaren’s Bereavement

Coordinator and New Tomorrows facilitator, at (989) 233-4613

to register at any time during the series or with questions.

Memory Screenings Are You Concerned About Memory Loss in a Loved

One or Yourself? If you notice an interference with daily

activities, and avoidance of tasks, hobbies, or social events, and

memory loss seems to be getting worse, consider a memory

screening. The memory screening helps determine whether

problems are a normal part of aging or due to a condition that

should be treated. The screening consists of questions and tasks

that take about 20 minutes to complete, and is an initiative of

the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Malathy Tharumarajah, MD

Thursday, November 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

2935 Health Parkway, Mt. Pleasant

Call (989) 779-5606 to schedule an appointment.


This page is sponsored by: Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant . . . a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

National Fire Prevention Week Tips The week of October 7 to 13, 2018 is National Fire Prevention Week. Here

are several fire safety tips to remember and share with family and friends.

Home Heating

If you use space heaters: when space heaters are on, keep them at least three feet

away from anything that can burn, such as curtains or furniture. If you’re exiting the

room, or if you’re going to bed, make sure that you turn off and unplug the space heater.

Never use an oven, stovetop, dryer, or grill to heat your home.

Have a Fire Safe Home

Make sure all electrical cords are in good condition (not damaged or cracked).

Avoid using extension cords. Install CO alarms. Use battery operated candles.

Have smoke detectors installed outside each sleeping area and replace the battery two

times a year (every time that you change your clocks for Daylight Savings Time).

Consider installing alarms that are monitored or flash a bright light as well. If you must

smoke, smoke outside. Put cigarette butts and ashes in water or sand. Never smoke in bed.

Never smoke in a home where medical oxygen is used. Walk through your home and

identify any possible exits in case of a fire. Make a fire escape plan and practice it. Do

not block doors or windows. Make sure that all doors and windows that lead outside

open easily. Keep your eyeglasses, keys, hearing aids, flashlight, and phone within

reach next to your bed.

Cooking Safety

Don’t cook if you are sleepy or drowsy. Use your kitchen timer. Never wear loose

clothes or clothes with long sleeves when cooking. Remember to use oven mitts when

handling hot pans. NEVER leave the kitchen while you’re cooking. Check the kitchen

when finished to make sure the oven burners and other appliances are turned off.

In Case of Fire

Finally, if there's fire or smoke, stay calm. Get out and stay out. Call 911 from

outside the home and wait for firefighters to arrive. Have an outside meeting place a safe

distance away from the building where first responders can see you. If you can’t get out,

call 911 and keep the door of your room closed, and signal for help at the window with a

light colored cloth or flashlight.

Hearing Loss: 3rd Most Common Health Problem Hearing loss currently affects more than 37 million Americans. Although hearing

problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all

hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65.

Untreated hearing loss can affect our ability to understand speech and can

negatively impact our social and emotional well-being. It can decrease our quality of life

and lead to feelings of exclusion, depression, and anxiety. Hearing loss also causes fatigue

because of our increased effort to understand speech.

An audiologist is a highly educated and clinically experienced health-care

professional who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating people with hearing

loss and balance disorders. The first step in treatment of a hearing problem is a hearing

evaluation. Audiologists at Central Michigan University (CMU) Audiology Clinic have a

variety of specialties to include:

• Performing hearing evaluations for adults and children.

• Prescribing and fitting hearing aids.

• Assisting with cochlear implant programs.

• Performing vestibular evaluations if dizziness and balance problems are experienced.

CMU audiologists can determine the best treatment for a hearing problem.

Central Michigan District

Health Department (CMDHD)

Walk-In Seasonal Flu Clinics

Thursday, October 11


(Adults only, ages 19 and up)

2200 S. Lincoln Road in Mt. Pleasant

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 17

Beal City High School Family Flu Clinic

3117 Elias Road in Beal City

(Ages 6 months and up)

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Beal City PS Employees

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public


Blanchard (All ages 6 months and up)

American Legion Hall

8803 West County Line Road in Blanchard

(south of Tri County Electric, left side )

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday, October 22

Rosebush Manor - Open to the public

(Adults only, ages 19 years and up)

4210 E. Rosebush Road in Rosebush

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.


Shepherd Elementary Cafeteria

Family Flu Clinic

(All ages 6 months and up)

100 Hall Street in Shepherd

3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Central Michigan District Health Depart-

ment, located at 2012 E. Preston Avenue in

Mt. Pleasant, will be offering flu shots

throughout the flu season. Please contact

the office at 773-5921 ext. 1405 to check

on appointment or walk-in availability.

Central Michigan District Health

Department bills private insurances, Medi-

care and Medicaid for the full cost of the

vaccine. For persons paying with cash,

check or credit cards at the time of service,

a sliding fee scale may apply that is de-

pendent upon income and family size, thus

reducing the overall cost.

This page is sponsored by: Isabella County Historical Society


Rosebush OCTOBER Calendar

1 Manicures

3 Penny Bingo

5 Music by Paul Wilkinson

8 Bingo with Prizes

10 Music by Mark Baumann

12 Penny Bingo/Ice cream social

15 Music by Just the 2 of Us

17 Penny Bingo

19 Music by Dan Kirchner

22 Halloween craft/Nutrition Education

24 Penny Bingo

26 Music by Jim Gilmore

29 Penny Bingo

31 Halloween Party/Halloween Bingo

Rosebush Village of Rosebush Manor

4210 E. Rosebush Rd., Rosebush

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jeanette Brussow, Site Mgr., (989) 433-0151

This month, the Rosebush Food with Friends site is full of

great activities! A delicious lunch, a fun activity, and great

company! I can't think of a better way to spend an

afternoon. Come on out and see what we are all about...we'd love

to see you!

All activities are provided in conjunction with Rosebush Manor *


The weather is finally cooling down…it’s a great time to

pick apples and pumpkins. It’s also a great time to try something

new. Come to the Weidman Food with Friends site and meet

some great people and have a warm delicious meal. Come before

lunch and partake in one of our activities. All activities begin at

10:00 and lunch is served at noon. We would love to see some

new faces!

Weidman OCTOBER Calendar

1 Sit and Get Fit

3 The Music Makers

5 Sit and Get Fit/cards and Yahtzee

8 Sit and Get Fit

10 The Music Makers/homemade pumpkin cookies

12 Music by Tom Myshock

15 Sit and Get Fit

17 The Music Makers/Birthday celebrations/Nutrition Ed


22 Sit and Get Fit

24 The Music Makers


29 Sit and Get Fit

31 The Music Makers/Halloween Party

Shepherd United Methodist Church

107 W. Wright, Shepherd

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cindy Bromell, Site Mgr., (989) 828-5106

COA Activity Center 2200 S. Lincoln Rd, Mt. Pleasant

Meals: M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Katie Showers, Site Mgr., (989) 772-0748

COA Activity Center OCTOBER Calendar

1 1:00 Dominos & Pinochle

2 11:00 The Music Makers

3 11:00 Riddles

1:00 Pepper

4 11:00 Word Games

5 11:00 Tom Myshock, music

12:45 Bingo (Woodland)


9 11:00 Bingo B4 Lunch

10 11:00 Riddles

1:00 Pepper

11 11:00 Pumpkin craft

12 NO BINGO


16 12:45 Ice Cream Social (w/ Masonic)

17 11:00 Riddles

1:00 Pepper

19 12:45 Bingo (Prestige)


23 12:45 Movie Day @ COA

24 12:45 Riddles

1:00 Pepper

25 1:00 Jeopardy

26 11:00 Greg Merwin

12:45 Bingo (A&D Homecare)


30 11:00 Candy Corn Craft

31 11:00 Halloween Party, Music by

Mark Baumann

Winn Community Building

2583 W. Blanchard Road, Winn

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ingrid Salomov, Site Mgr. (989) 866-2520

Fall is here! Crisp days, beautiful

colors, back to sweatshirts; what a

wonderful time to get out, and have some

food with friends. Enjoy lots of activities,

good music, and of course lovely people. I

look forward to seeing you all; so let’s get

together before the snow flies. You can

reach me at 989.866.2520;. Be sure to leave

a message and your phone number. Happy

Halloween! There’s a party with music and

fabulous prizes!

Winn OCTOBER Calendar

1 Cards & CDs

3 Music by Midnight Express/

Nutrition Education

5 Sit & Get Fit

8 Music by Leon Seiter and Friends

10 Music by Strictly Country/

Birthdays

12 Sit & Get Fit

15 Music by Dale Haefer

17 Sit & Get Fit

19 Music by Tom Myshock

22 Music by Dan Miller

24 Music by Country Kin

26 Sit & Get Fit

29 Euchre

31 Music by Greg Merwin and

costume party!!

October has arrived! Look out for

ghosts and goblins this month. Come join

us for our birthday celebration on October

3, with music by Greg Merwin. We have

bingo with prizes every other Friday, and

don’t forget our Halloween party on

October 31. Dress up in costume and join

in the fun! We look forward to seeing

you!

Shepherd OCTOBER Calendar

1 Tri-ominos, checkers, or cards

3 Music by Greg Merwin/Birthday

celebrations

5 Games or Cards/Nutrition

Education

8 Facial expressions for fun

10 Tri-ominos or dominos

12 Games or Cards

15 Positive thinking day

17 Make a paper flower

19 Music by Dan Kirchner

22 Tri-ominos

24 Beach ball fun

26 Cards

29 Tri-ominos or dominos

31 Halloween costume party

This page is sponsored by: Kerr Trust & Estate, Elder Law Firm, PLLC

WEIDMAN Senior Center

3453 N. School Rd, Weidman

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Karen Kavanaugh, Site Mgr. (989) 644-2538


Phyllis Bacome

Shirley Klein

Richard Clevenger

Joe & Lucinda Clevenger

Deborah Kay Gilmore

Phyllis Gilmore

Wendell (Bud) Gilmore

Phyllis Gilmore

Bob Hovey

LeRoy & Shirley

Ron Huber

Wayne Walker & Debra

Leonowicz

Carol (Huber) Konwinski

Jack & Barbara Little

Helen Martin

Stanley Thren

George Mulligan

Shirley Klein

Betty Nerbonne

Betty J. Hauck

Bob Reihl

Mrs. Don Hauck

Frank Varga

Betty Varga

For Active Living

John Lauffer

Carol Lauffer

For Activity Center

Anne Varge

Barbara McDonald

In MEMORY of

This page is sponsored by: Green Acres Assisted Living, “It’s the Place to Be…”

Active living donors

Active LIVING Needs Support As of September 13, 2018 we have received

$13,577.52. We still have a long way to go to meet our

annual goal of $24,000.00. A suggested contribution to

Active LIVING of $20.00 per year helps to cover the

costs of producing and mailing the paper. A great way to

remember when to send your donation is to send it on

your birthday each year. Please consider donating to

Active LIVING. Thank you for your support.

For Food With Friends

Pat Horgan

Kirk Sponseller & Nancy Priestap

Judy Williams

Activity Center

Richard Thomas

Commission on Aging

Guadalupe Reyes

Gold Key Volunteer Program

Anonymous

Connie Billings

Vickie Block

Mark Bristley

Eunice Burgess

Victoria Canute

Don & Barb Carey

Jeff & Arlene Cleveland

Joe & Lucinda Clevenger

Donna Collins

Janet Cummings

Helen Deaton

Herbert & Marilyn

Deromedi

Mary Lou Duffy

Robert & Nancy Enders

Dave & Jan Harrison

Elizabeth Hovey

Eileen Jennings

Howard & Mary Lou Jones-

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HLJ!

Christa Kamenetsky

Linda Klimkiewicz

Robert & Karen Loomis

Lorraine Maloney

Jenny McClure

Mike McCrackin

Kathy Montreuil

Janet Morey

Ada Marie Morey

Pat Pifer

Stanley & Joyce Pridgeon

Patricia Reihl

Bruce & Jane Roethlisberger

Kathleen Rozga

Bruce & Jean Sabin

Sonja Schutt

Nancy Scovill

Stanley Thren

Mary Ann Tuma

Belva York

COA

Donors

Louise Plachta

Memorial

Fund Donors

November is traditionally

a month of remembrance.

We remember Veterans,

loved ones who have gone

before us, and those we

are thankful for. Active

Living offers a way to

honor those special people

in your life with a

Memorial Listing or

Honorarium. If you would

like your remembrances

included in the November

issue, we need to receive

your information by

Wednesday, October 10,

2018. Thank You.

Enclosed is my donation for $_______________________

Make your check payable to: Friends of Isabella Seniors

Mail to: 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Please designate my gift to:

Where most In Home Foster Grandparent Food With Activity Gold Key Specific

Needed Services Senior Companion Friends Center Volunteers Purpose __________

This gift is

Name:_____________________________________________

Please send acknowledgment to:

Name________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________

In Memory of In Honor of

Active LIVING Deadline Each issue of Active LIVING is

printed and mailed to our readers before

the first day of each month. In order to

complete the entire process we need to

receive information for submission by the

tenth day of the prior month. Please

understand all articles submitted are

subject to editing for content and space

restrictions.

Isabella County

Commission on Aging

Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A.,

Executive Director

Mission Statement The mission of the Isabella County

Commission on Aging (COA) is to promote

the health, independence and fulfillment of

Older Adults through the coordination and

provision of diverse services and

opportunities. COA is a leading multi-

service agency that provides a community

focal point for the needs of our Older Adult

population.

The following programs focus on

assisting individuals who are sixty (60)

years of age and older and live within our

geographical service areas:

In Home Services Program

• Case Management

• Caregiver Training

• Information and Referral

• Homemaking

• Medicare / Medicaid Assistance

• Personal Care

• Respite Care

Food with Friends Program

• Congregate Meals

• Home Delivered Meals

Foster Grandparent Program

Senior Companion Program

Activity Center Program

• Activities

• Travel Opportunities

• Fitness

Gold Key Volunteer Program

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Transportation

Donations or fees for all programs

and services are requested. If we can assist

you or someone you know, please call COA

at (989) 772-0748 Monday thru Friday,

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Funding sources include Client

Donations, Memorials, Planned Estate

Gifts, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe,

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging,

Isabella County Senior Millage and Federal,

State and Isabella County appropriations.


Commission on Aging

Advisory board

District 1 OPEN

District 2 Ruth Anne Maniteau

District 3 Shirley Decker

District 4 John Dinse

District 5 Alicia Haley

District 6 Larry Fussman

District 7 Sarvjit Chowdhary

At-Large Jason Alexander

At-Large Claudia Douglass

Friends of

Isabella Seniors

Board of Directors

President Ray Johnson

Vice President Bethany Ervin

Finance Officer Jerry Morey

Secretary Ex Officio Jennifer Crawford

Member Roy Burlington

Member Stephanie Hope

Member David J. Karmon

Member OPEN

Member Ralph Pitts

Member Eileen Jennings

Member Connie Lynch

Member Kathy House

Temporarily Away

Active LIVING is not “forwarded.”

If newspapers are returned, we remove

the individual from our mailing list. To get

back on the mailing list, you must

contact our office with your current

address. If you are planning a vacation or

will be away or are moving, call (989)

772-0748 or use the form on the back page.

This page is sponsored by: Stone Lodge Memory Care . . . “A meaningful difference”

ICTC Gold Pass Available

If you are 80 or older, you are

eligible to receive an ICTC Gold Pass,

compliments of the Isabella County

Transportation System. This will enable

you to ride the I-Ride bus for free. This

card is made at the COA Activity Center,

2200 S. Lincoln Rd. in Mt. Pleasant. You

will need to show verification of your age.

and be an Isabella County resident to

obtain a pass.

Thank You all for

your generous

donations.

Preserve the Shepherd Argus The Shepherd Area Historical

Society is sponsoring a Fundraiser hosted

by the Shepherd Bar and Restaurant.

Come and enjoy the food and save the

Argus on October 10, 2018 from 6:00

a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for Breakfast, Lunch,

or Dinner at The Shepherd Bar and

Restaurant, in downtown Shepherd.

Three years ago fire destroyed

historic downtown Shepherd. The

Shepherd Area Historical Society and

CMU's Clarke Library are teaming up to

Preserve History by microfilming and

digitizing the surviving Shepherd Argus

Newspapers. The newspapers have been

donated to the Shepherd Area Historical

Society by area residents. Their goal is to

reach the $15,000.00 necessary for the

project. At this time they have about one

third of the goal.

The Historical Society is also

accepting Shepherd Argus newspapers and

SHS Yearbooks and class pictures. They

may be dropped off at the Shepherd

Community Library, 257 West Wright

Avenue, Shepherd, MI 48883.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

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Please check: ☐ New Subscriber ☐ Renewal Contribution: $ ___________

☐ Change of Address (Please attach a label with old address)

☐ Temporarily Away Stop Date________ Restart Date_________

Temporarily Away - Address New Subscriber or Change of Address

________________________________ ________________________________ Full Name Full Name ___________________________________ __________________________________ Address Apt. No. Address Apt. No.

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City Zip City Zip

Phone__________________ Phone____________________

E-mail________________________________________________________________

Send to: Friends of Isabella Seniors (COA) Please make checks payable to:

2200 S. Lincoln Rd. Friends of Isabella Seniors

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

The Friends of Isabella Seniors

organization is operated exclusively for

charitable purposes, within the meaning

of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal

Revenue Code to encourage and assist

with the provision of programs and

services for older adults in Isabella

County operated in cooperation with the

Isabella County Commission on Aging.

Suggested contribution to Active

LIVING: $20.00 per year helps to cover

the costs of producing and mailing the

paper. A great way to remember when to

send your donation is to send it on your

birthday each year.

Address Changes: Active LIVING is

mailed under a nonprofit automated mail

rate and will not be forwarded with a

notice to the post office. Please notify

COA office using the delivery form at

left each time you request a change to

assure we record changes correctly.

INSIDE OCTOBER 2018 Issue

Retirement Open House for Barb 1

Treatment Options for Arthritis 2

Director’s Comments 2

Why Review Medicare Part D? 2

Mission Moments 3

Events, Classes 4, 5

Travel Activities 6

Community Events 6

Ask a COA specialist 7

October Activity Calendar 8, 9

Natl. Fire Prevention Week Tips 11

Walk In Seasonal Flu Clinics 11

FWF Menu & Site Activities 12, 13

Memorials, Donations 14

Louise Plachta Memorial 14

Preserve the Shepherd Argus 15

OCTOBER 2018

Save The Date:

Saturday,

November 10 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Holiday

Craft Show Plus

Annual Quilt

Raffle

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