Ogemaw Commission on Aging, “My Place”

Ogemaw Commission on Aging, “My Place”
VOLUME 17
ISSUE 1
JUNE 2013
The Senior Observer
Ogemaw Commission on
Aging
1528 S M-33
West Branch, MI 48661
Carol Gillman, Director
(989) 345-3010 ext. 1807
Jennifer Raymond, Assistant
Director/In-Home Services. Coordinator (989) 345-3010 ext. 1806
Janith Mayhew, Nutrition Coor-
dinator (989) 345-3010 ext 1803
April Zettel, In-Home Service
Assistant (989)345-3010 ext.
1804
Sharon Burdine, Activities Coor-
HERE’S OUR WEBSITE!
www.ogemawcoa.org
Well. . . . . Last month I thought Spring had sprung. Boy was I wrong. Now
I’m wondering if summer will ever get here. One thing I do know for sure is
that when it does, I will be complaining loudly about how hot it is!
May 6th saw the North Country Tours bus leave for Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleasant and the Frankie Avalon Concert. Our own Jackie Tidball escorted that trip
and all attending report that it was a most awesome concert and day.
On May 22nd the Spring party, themed “Enchanted Garden” took place. Nearly
100 people attended with the staff adding to the décor by dressing up for the
theme also. Let me tell you, some of my co-workers did an awesome job of
putting their costumes together. You should have seen our cooks, especially
Mary, who dressed as a woodland bride, she looked so beautiful. (Too beautiful to be serving food!)
Also during the party our Board of Directors honored our Director, Carol Gillman for her 40 years of service to senior services in Ogemaw County by naming our building “The Carol A. Gillman Building”. It was an emotional proud
moment for all of us who have the pleasure of working with her. Her dedication to Ogemaw Commission on Aging and senior services is unsurpassed and
without her this building would truly not exist!
The Ogemaw County Herald and the Ogemaw Voice both did nice stories
dinator (989) 345-3010 ext. 1802
Mary Jones, Program Assistant
(989) 345-3010 ext 1809
Salena DeBusschere, Adult Day
Services (989)345-3010 ext 1810
Posted by Emily Walker | emilywalker@ogemawherald.com
989-387-8929
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
JULY 17TH SUMMER PARTY
HERE AT MY PLACE
‘COUNTRY PICNIC’
OCTOBER 30TH
HALLOWEEN PARTY
DECEMBER 11TH
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Reservations needed for all parties.
Seniors gathered for a celebration to honor Carol Gillman for 40 years of service to the Commission on Aging. The enchanted forest themed
party at the Commission of Aging Building in Ogemaw County was held Wednesday, May 22. During the party, Gillman was surprised when
the Board of Directors held an immediate meeting to rename the building in her honor. The building is now the Ogemaw Commission on Aging’s Carol A. Gillman building.
Posted 5/22/13
On May 10th we held our 2nd annual garage and bake sale.
We are happy to report that we made (net) $665.77. We
would like to thank the vendors who rented tables, the seniors who gave up their regular congregate meal and bingo,
and everyone who helped promote it, work it and came out
and participated.
FUTURE TRIPS
June 18th Odawa/Petoskey ( Casino )
July 19th AuSable River Queen/Lumberman Monument
Includes Lunch and Dairy Queen stop
DID YOU KNOW?
JUNE IS NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR
MONTH. IF YOU KNOW A SURVIVOR WHY
NOT SEND THEM A CARD?
August 29th Little River/Manistee ( Casino
October 12th AuSable Valley Railroad/Amish Country
Store/Hartwich Pines. Includes Lunch
See or call Sharon at 989-345-3010 ext 1802 to express your
interest in these trips.
BREAD SALES
We SELL our delicious Cracked Wheat Bread!
Rods & Relics came back in April and are meeting here
at ’My Place’ on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at
5:00 PM. We look forward to viewing those antique/
classic cars on occasion this summer.
What is 2-1-1?
June 3rd
4-6 PM
By Scott Redmond
Here at My Place
2-1-1 Northeast Michigan is your free, single connection to
the hundreds of health and human services available in your
community. You get one-call convenience and advice from a
trained specialist who directs you to the resources that will
serve you best during your time of need.
ASPHALT SALES: As of May 31st we have made
$3215.50 in Square Yards of Asphalt sold on the
poster board in the lobby of My Place. It is so wonderful of all of you to participate!
Order and prepay Sharon throughout the week
and on Fridays after 11:00 pick it up. $2.50/loaf.
Let us know ahead and we will slice it for you.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
(N. MI. Alzheimer’s Association
989-356-4087)
The Compassion to Care,
the Leadership to Conquer
OGEMAW SUPPORT GROUP
MEETS
FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
2:00 PM
AT
WEST BRANCH REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER
Contact Marcie or Lucinda at
989-345-3138
Come & see what a little bit of support can do!
~ June 2013 ~
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
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4
5
6
7
Barbeque Chicken
Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli
Cracked Wheat Bread
Fruit
Lasagna
Tossed Salad
Green Beans
Cracked Wheat
Bread
Apple
Taco Salad
With Chicken
Cinnamon Apple
Sauce
Hot Dog
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
V-8 Juice
Fresh Grapes
Pork Chop
Oven Roasted Potato
Cream Spinach
Cracked Wheat
Bread
Apple Sauce
10
11
12
13
14
Sloppy Joe on Bun
Maple Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli
Fruit
Turkey
Stuffing / Gravy
Peas
Cracked Wheat Bread
Peach Cobbler
17
18
Turkey Polish Sausage
Beef Stroganoff
Onions/Green Peppers
Vegetable Mix
Pasta Salad
Cracked Wheat
Bun
Bread
Pineapple Upside
Fruit Juice
Down Cake
Strawberry Shortcake
24
Potato Crusted Fish
Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Cracked Wheat Bread
Mandarin Oranges
25
Baked Chicken
Mashed Potatoes/
gravy
Wax Beans
Cracked Wheat
Bread
Banana/Pudding
Seasoned Baked
Veal Parmesan
Chicken
Italian Vegetables
Macaroni and Cheese
Tossed Salad
Green Beans
Cracked Wheat Bread
Cracked Wheat Bread Mandarin Oranges
Pear
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COOK’S
CHOICE
26
Meat Balls
Mashed Potato/Gravy
Green Beans
Cracked Wheat Bread
Pear
Fish
Tater Tots
Cole Slaw
Cracked Wheat
Bread
Blueberry Crisp
20
21
Meat Loaf
Mashed Potato/ Gravy
Tossed Salad
Cracked Wheat Bread
Apple
Ham
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Cracked Wheat
Bread
Peach Crisp
27
Beef and Cheese
Burrito
Shredded Lettuce
Fire Roasted Corn
and Black Beans
Apple Sauce
28
Beef Teriyaki
Rice
Peas
Cracked Wheat
Bread
Pineapple
Tell your friends they can see the menu on facebook now ‘Ogemaw Commission on Aging’
*ALL MEALS SERVED WITH FAT FREE MILK
*ALL MEALS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL SHARON 345-3010 (ext. 1802) or MARY HDM 345-1710
$2.00 REQUESTED DONATION FOR SENIORS OVER 60
$3.00 FEE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC UNDER 60
SODIUM IN YOUR DIET
In most Americans’ diets, sodium primarily comes from salt
(sodium chloride), though it is naturally found in some foods. Sodium is also added to others during processing, often in the form
of salt. We all need some sodium, but too much over time can
contribute to raising your blood pressure or put you at risk for
heart disease, stroke, or kidney disease.
How much sodium is okay? People over 50 should get less than 1,500 mg of sodium
each day—that includes sodium added during manufacturing or cooking as well as
at the table when eating. That is about 2/3 teaspoon of salt. Preparing your own
meals at home without using a lot of processed foods or adding salt will allow you
to control how much sodium you get. Look for grocery products marked “low sodium,” “unsalted,” “no salt added,” “sodium free,” or “salt free.” To limit sodium to
1,500 mg daily, try using less salt when cooking, and don’t add salt before you take
the first bite. If you make this change slowly, you will get used to the difference in
taste. Eating more vegetables and fruit also helps—they are naturally low in sodium
and provide sodium to 1,500 mg daily, try using less salt when cooking, and don’t
add salt before you take the first bite. If you make this change slowly, you will get
used to the difference in taste. Eating more vegetables and fruit also helps—they are
naturally low in sodium and provide more potassium.
Here’s a tip
In the case of sodium, don’t be confused by the Nutrition Facts label. It uses the
recommended level for people 50 and younger, 2,400 mg. Just check the actual
milligrams of sodium on the label and keep to the amount recommended for people 51 and older—1,500 mg.
Nutrition Education June 2013
Have a good laugh!
The Bathtub Test: During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the director, “How do you determine whether or not
a patient should be institutionalized?” “Well,” said the director, “we fill up the bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a
teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask them to empty the tub.” “Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person
would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup?” “No,” said the director. “A normal person
would pull the plug. Do you want a bed by the window?”
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Mon
Tue
Wed
June 2013
Thu
Fri
June 14th is Flag Day!
June 16th is Fathers’ Day!
June 21st is the First Day of Summer!
The Gang decided to cancel Game Day for the summer! So we will see you all again in the Fall!
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12:40 Penny Bingo by
Dave H
4
12:00 Rose City Red
Hatters for Lunch
5
12:00 Churchill Men
for Lunch
12:40 Bingo by
Deryl B
12:40 Euchre hosted
by Gloria T
6
12:40 Pinochle
hosted by Bev W
7
12:40 Bingo by Bev
7:00 Euchre Club
10
11
12:40 Penny Bingo by
Dave H
12:40 Bingo by
Deryl B
12
12:00 Churchill Men
12:40 Euchre hosted
by Gloria T
13
14
12:40 Pinochle
hosted by Bev W
12:40 Bingo by Bev
7:00 Euchre Club
17
12:40 Penny Bingo by
Dave H
18
9:00 Bus leave for
Odawa/Petoskey
11:00 Blood Pressure by Jill of Hospice of Helping
Hands
19
12:40 Euchre hosted
by Gloria T
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21
12:40 Bingo by Bev
12:40 Pinochle
hosted by Bev W
DON’T FORGET THE
DANCE ON SUNDAY!
7:00 Euchre Club
24
12:40 Penny Bingo by
Dave H
25
26
12:40 Bingo by
Deryl B
12:40 Euchre hosted
by Gloria T
27
Foot Clinic by appt.
28
12:40 Bingo by Bev
12:00 Churchill
Ladies
12:40 Pinochle hosted
by Bev W
7:00 Euchre Club
JUNE EVENTS & MEETINGS
HERE AT “MY PLACE”
JUNE 5TH and 19th at 10:00AM “Healing Together” (Grief Support) sponsored by Hospice Advantage
Call Karen at 343-2470
JUNE 13th—Parkinson Support Group Meeting 1:00 PM. Conference Room. Come for Lunch at 12:00 Noon and stay
for the meeting.
JUNE 18th—Odawa Casino, Petoskey. Bus Leaves ‘My Place’ at 9:00 AM. Reserve with Sharon
JUNE 18th—11:00-12:00 AM Blood Pressure Clinic by Jill of Hospice of Helping Hands
JUNE 27th— at 10:00AM—Foot Clinic/Care by Inita Burmudz $15 for 30 minute appointment. Inita is certified and
licensed. Bring your own towel please. Appt. needed, call Sharon 989-345-3010 ext. 1802
COMING IN JUNE!
ODAWA CASINO/PETOSKEY
June 18th (Departure time 9:00 AM)
$30 includes ride, $15.00 casino credits
and bonus credits
Sign up with Sharon
FOOT CLINIC
June 27th (Thurs)
Inita Burmudz does foot clinics here now once a
month. Her fee is $15 for a 30 minute session
which includes a soak and trimming your nails.
She is certified and licensed. Please call Sharon
345-3010, Ext. 1802 for an appointment and remember to bring your own towel.
THANK YOU TO AMERICAN LEGION
POST 370 SKIDWAY LAKE
FOR REMEMBERING US AND DONATING SO
GENEROUSLY TO OUR PARKING LOT
PAVING FUND
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING
FOR A GOOD PLACE TO EAT OUT!
THEY OFFER TO THE PUBLIC:
PASTIES EVERY WEDNESDAY $3.50 (4-7:00 PM)
DINNER EVERY FRIDAY $8:00 (5-8:00 PM)
BREAKFAST SUN. JUNE 2 (9-12:00 PM)
STEAK OUT/LIVE MUSIC, JUNE 8 (4-7:00 PM)
FLAG CEREMONY FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (6:00 PM)
We will celebrate JUNE birthdays on the 28th
June, Neva, Bev, Derwood, Joan, Nathan, Patty and
Jim
AUSABLE RIVER QUEEN!
July 19th, 2013 (Friday)
NORTH COUNTRY TOURS AND OGEMAW COA PRESENT:
RIVER QUEEN CRUISE AND STOP AT LUMBERMAN’S MONUMENT
(Dairy Queen stop on the way home!)
Pick up at West Branch COA (My Place) 10:00 AM
Cost is $40/person (Due by July 8th to Sharon or North Country Tours)
Trip cost includes: Round trip transportation + AuSable River Cruise + Boxed Lunch
Sign up with Sharon 989-345-3010 ext. 1802 or
Directly with North Country Tours at 1-888-396-9580
More on the May 22nd Party and Honor to Carol. . . . . .
At Left: Mary Jones
presents a parking sign
to Carol. It represents a
donation for a 15square-yard paving
space for the new parking lot from the employees. The back of it has
been autographed by all
the employees.
Below: Even Gnomes
came to help with the
party. Debbie’s costume
was so good that most
people could not tell if
she was a boy or a girl,
let along who she was !
At Left: A little clogging
by Mareta, Trish, Dee
and Otis!
Many Thanks to the Masonic Lodge of West
Branch for giving us a GREAT deal on the Pasties.
They were delicious and a nice change of pace for
a menu item. You can purchase them on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 5:00 for $4.00
each. The Lodge is located at 191 Page Street
across from the DHS building and near the Little
League Fields.
Thanks to all our Inhome Service Providers
who came in to help
with the party
SENIOR PROJECT FRESH 2013
Michigan Fresh Fruit and Vegetables will be available Soon.
Application for the program are available at Commission on Aging from Sharon or Jan.
To be eligible for coupons you must be at least 60 years of age and meet the income guidelines, which are based on
185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines during the current fiscal year and live in Ogemaw County. Your
signature indicates that you have been given a copy of the current income guidelines for the fiscal year. For 1 person:
not to exceed $21,257: for two people not to exceed $28,694. Applications are at the front desk at ‘My Place’. You
will be issued a coupon book when they become available.
If you have questions, contact
Janith Mayew, Nutrition Coordinator 345-3010 ext. 1803
NOTICE REGARDING THE DANCE!
NO JUNE DANCE!
Next Dance is Sunday, July 21st!
MUSIC PROVIDED BY JOEL SHELTROWN
And Sponsored by
Ed & Carol Jablonski to Celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
For All Music Lovers
Musical Afternoon and Potluck at “My Place”
Ogemaw Commission on Aging
We Invite & Welcome all Dancers & Music Lovers to Come and Join Fun!
When:
Where:
JULY 21ST 4:00 PM
Ogemaw Commission on Aging’s “My Place”, 1528 S M-33, West Branch, MI 48661
(One mile North of the intersection of M-33 & M-55 also the southwest corner of Finerty
Road)
Time:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Potluck will be served at 5:00PM during music break.
Bring:
A main dish to pass or snacks, non-alcoholic beverage, or dessert—The point is to share
music, food and talent! Ice is available.
Donations: Donation this month will be directed to Ogemaw Commission on Aging for the generous
use of their building as a location for these dances!
50/50 Raffle
So you can dance relax or just enjoy area musical artists!
Questions: Call Sharon @ 989-345-3010 ext 1802 or Claudette @ 989-944-1555
*This event is put on by a group of people who just want to meet to dance and enjoy music! Not a COA Event.
Ogemaw COA provides the use of the facility because seniors appreciate and enjoy this event!
FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR:
DEAR SENIORS:
Words cannot express the absolutely awesome, and totally unexpected event that took place May
22, 2013, to be honored in such a manner by having a beautiful building named after you is hard to
believe. For those who do not know I will describe the events: We were holding a spring party for
our seniors at “My Place” with the theme of the “Enchanted Forest”. I had been told that The
Ogemaw Commission on Aging governing Board, consisting of Pete Hennard, John West, Ron
Quackenbush, Eileen Howell, and Fred Hinkley were going to commend me for the “40” years of
service.
Unbeknownst to me they had decided by DECREE to name the building the Carol A. Gillman
Building, no one but Jennifer Raymond was aware of this, and SHE was sworn to secrecy. She
was also in charge of contacting people, making arrangements, all the things necessary to make
this happen without giving anything away. Believe me she would make an excellent CIA Agent!
Our COA Staff consisting of Sharon Burdine, Jan Mayhew, April Zettel, Mary Jones, Mary Cole,
Tamra Edgerton, Phil Matthews, Mike Boyd, Bob Brown, RN. Trish McLaren, Deanna Nichols,
Sally Reid, Debbie White, Jane Sundberg, Peggy Ostrander, Sharon Spitsen, Jackie Tidball, John
Marsiglia, Albert Lee, Bob Jones, Salena Debuschere, the handiest person around David Burdine.
All went together and purchased a special parking space for me! My daughter Bobbie, son Ric.
friend Bonnie, Diana hardest working person I know, John Briggs Chief Operating Officer from
NEMCSA The Voice, The Ogemaw Herald, were all there to witness the event! The COA staff had
worked for weeks to prepare the decorations in keeping with the “Enchanted Forest Theme” they
outdid themselves! The Party was fantastic! Great music by Pete Jackson!, A luscious meal
“Pasties made by the Masonic Lodge”. All of our seniors had a wonderful time, I know because
they told me so! But for me alone it was truly a day to remember!
SO, I SAY TO EVERYONE “THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY
HEART”!
Notice: We shall soon have a new sign, it is almost complete, and for this great piece of work we
must thank profusely the following people:
BURT NICHOLS
JOHN BOLES
LIN KASPRZYK
THEY ARE THE BEST!
Anyone out there who has an email address that
they have not yet given me: It’s a great way to receive this newsletter “The Senior Observer” ! My
email is: activities@ogemawcoa.org Send me yours
or feel free to email me anytime with any question,
even your reservations for dinner, parties, trips,
NEXT SENIOR COMMODITY
DATE
Thursday, June 20th
Available to pick up at Holy Family Church at 402
W Peters Road, West Branch MI
Pickup 10:00AM-12:00PM
Call 1-866-270-0685 w/Questions
(You must return the empty CSFP Box
at the next pickup)
FREE NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE FOR SENIORS
(Over 60) AT OGEMAW COA
Our Mary Jones is now a Notary Public on Staff
Here at My Place and we are happy to offer this
service to our Seniors at no charge. Call Mary at
989-345-3010 Ext 1809.
(There will be a $1.00 fee for those under 60).
DANCE
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER BEHIND
MAPLEWOOD MANOR
JUNE 14th
7:00-10:00PM
(Always on the 2nd Fri)
OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC
Call: Clyde at 989-545-9997 (cell)
(Donations Appreciated)
Not just for seniors, all ages welcome.
West Branch Parkinson Support Group
At the Ogemaw Commission on Aging Building
1528 S M-33
West Branch, MI
12:30 - 2:00
(Meet for lunch at Noon in the Dining Room)
All Those with Parkinson Disease,
Their Loved Ones,
Or Anyone Interested in Learning More
Are Welcome to Attend.
Please call Carol at 989-345-3010 Ext 1807
For more information.
Next Meeting: June 13th
THANK YOU TO GLEN’S MARKET
Glen’s Market of West Branch has donated
baked goods to us for several years. This makes
it possible for us to put out the treats that you
folks so enjoy in the morning with your coffee.
Thank you Glen’s, we appreciate you and we
know the Seniors of Ogemaw County do too!
WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
District Health Department #2’s
Program for Women Ages 40-64
Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
WISEWOMAN Program which includes free cholesterol, glucose, & blood pressure screenings
EARLY DETECTION IS YOUR
BEST PROTECTION
Clinics located in: Iosco, Alcona, Ogemaw & Oscoda Counties. To find out if you qualify call
DHD#2
1-800-822-0264
FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS over 60
1-888-356-9009
www.ISNMiRP.org
David Bisgrove
(No Criminal Cases)