May 2016 - Monroe Center for Healthy Aging

NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
Monroe Senior Citizens Center
15275 South Dixie Highway
Monroe, MI 48161
US POSTAGE PAID
MONROE, MI
PERMIT NO. 485
Your
senior millage
tax dollars
Engage!
at work!
May 2016
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 5
Enjoying the
Italian Dinner
Fund-Raiser!
Leading in services, information, and assistance for
quality lifestyles and healthy aging.
Open 366 Days this Year!
Mon. and Wed.: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues. Thurs. and Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Staff
Executive Director:
Sandie Pierce
sandie@monroectr.org
15275 South Dixie Highway
Monroe, MI 48161
734-241-0404
Fax 734-241-5302
Operational Manager:
Dave McNew
dave@monroectr.org
Visit us on line:
www.monroectr.org
Program Manager:
Karen Lemerand
karen@monroectr.org
Full Time Cook:
Scott Suttles
scott@monroectr.org
Cooks:
Michelle Gessner
Donna Jones
Jan Copi
Customer Service Coordinator:
Cheri Braunlich
cheri@monroectr.org
Board of
Directors
PRESIDENT:
Geri Allen
VICE PRESIDENT:
Peggy Barton
IN THIS ISSUE:
Contacts
Page
2
TREASURER:
Jaime McDonald
From the Director’s Desk
3
Donations/New Members
4
SECRETARY:
Diane Kamprath
Birthdays
5
Special Events at a Glance
6-9
Italian Dinner/Easter Egg Hunt
10
Message from RSVP
11
Message from Program Manager
12
Accounting Clerk:
Linda Guyor
linda@monroectr.org
BOARD MEMBERS:
Jim McDevitt
Volunteer Coordinator:
Elaine Hudkins
elaine@monroectr.org
Laura Keehn
Daily Activities
13-14
Lois Knegendorf
Support Services
15-16
Sister Joan Kusak
Card Winners
J. Henry Lievens
Advertisers
Robin Morr
Café Hours
22
Rob Peven
Event Calendar
23
Patricia Poupard
Menu
24
RSVP Director:
Joe Grifka
joe@monroectr.org
RSVP Volunteer Coordinator:
Josh Fields
josh@monroectr.org
Jim DeVries
The Monroe Center for Healthy
Aging is committed to improving
the quality of life for older adults
in Monroe County.
18-21
Dale Zorn/Corey Welch
Membership Meetings
Vision:
17
Membership Meetings are
held quarterly.
The next one is Thursday,
July 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
“Off Your Rocker” on MPACT
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Comcast – Channel 21
Charter – Channel 187
“The Monroe Center is the place to be – for fun, fellowship, and support.”
Views and comments expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views and comments
of the Monroe County Commission on Aging. The Monroe County Commission on Aging is a
governmental agency, which funds community senior programming through millage dollars —
including the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging. Those receiving services from these programs
may have certain personal data shared within the funded agencies, except where HIPPA applies.
News to Note . . .
From the
Director’s Desk . . .
Be happy … not because everything
is good, but because you can see the
good in everything.
Finally Spring! I guess the Groundhog really did see his shadow. It’s
nice to have the warm weather and sunshine back.
This month, we celebrate Older Americans Month, Mothers’ Day,
National Senior Health & Fitness Day, and Memorial Day. We have
lots planned at the Center, and I hope that you’ll be a part of all that’s
offered.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day promises to be a great day. This
is the 5th year that we’ve planned this event — starting in 2012 when
we had Jeff Nichols, the runner-up on the Biggest Loser. This year,
we have a phenomenal keynote planned — Petra Kolber — a national
speaker who is truly inspirational and someone you’ll surely want to
hear.
Petra Kohber will be speaking after lunch on May 25.
We expect to be at capacity.
Reservations are absolutely required.
Call 734.241.0404
Also that day, we’ll be offering blood pressure checks, blood sugar
checks, blood cholesterol and height and weight. Plus, we’ll have
demonstrations of the Balance Class, Chair Yoga, and Enhanced
Fitness. You’re also invited to Lori Adams’ Movin’ and Groovin’
exercise class free of charge. The day offers a perfect combination of
health information and fitness tips. We’re fortunate to be able to
provide this event — courtesy of DTE Energy — a wonderful corporate
citizen & supporter.

Mondays at 5:00 p.m. - White
Elephant Bingo

May 4 — Birthday Dinner

May 4 — Alzheimer’s
Association informational
table from 11:00 to 1:00

May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
Pamper Day — 1:30 p.m.

May 8 — Mothers’ Day
Brunch 10:30 to 1:00

May 11 — Silly Charades
with Enriched Life

May 12 & 13 — Rummage &
Bake Sale

May 12 — Duck Burgers

May 18 — Movie —1:30 p.m.

May 19 — Health Odyssey
sponsored by ProMedica

May 23 — Judge Arnold

May 23 — Coffee Hour with
Lance Slatton from Enriched
Life — 3:30 pm

May 25 — National Health
& Fitness Day. 8:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. (See page 9 for info)
Complimentary lunch at
11:30 a.m. Keynote: Petra
Kolber at noon. Must
RSVP — 734.241.0404

May 30 — Memorial Day
Center is open from 7:00 to
2:00 Potluck Lunch from
11:00 to 1:00 Bring a dish
to pass or pay $3.00.
We’ll end the Month of May with our Sunday $5.00 Special, the Potluck Lunch on Memorial Day, and the Soup and Sandwich Special on
Tuesday, May 31.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the women who have given of themselves
to care for others, and thank you to all of those who sacrificed their
lives fighting for our freedom. We live in a wonderful County — and I
thank you for making our part of the world a little brighter. Blessings.
- Sandie
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Good people making goodness possible:
Latest Donations
From the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the thousands who are served by the Monroe Center
for Healthy Aging each year, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. We pledge
to use your donations wisely as we lead in information and assistance for quality lifestyles and healthy
aging in Monroe County. We are a 501(c)3, tax-deductible organization (Tax ID #38-1679755). You
may use this listing as evidence of your donation or if you need further documentation, please let us
know at 734-241-0404.
We are grateful
for your support!
Margaret Howerton
Monroe Center Bridge Club
In Memory of Susie Clark
Glenda Vanderpool
The Monroe Center can cater your
special event — reunions, bridal or
baby showers, birthday gatherings,
and board meetings….please see
Dave McNew for more details!
Valet Parking is
available. Please
inquire at the
reception desk.
In Memory of Josie Gelso
Mable Kehres Association
Notary Services
In Memory of Irene Flewelling
Mable Kehres Association
Monday—Thursday
7 am - 2 pm
In Memory of Edith Engel
Ethel Fountain
In Memory of Mary Jane DeSloover
Jack & Helen Henegar
In Memory of Don E. Ferguson
Phyllis Gillispie
Welcome New March
Members!
Each month, new members are
invited to join the staff for a
complimentary lunch on the third
Friday of the month. If you are
listed below and didn’t receive your
welcome letter, please contact
Karen the Program Manager at
(734) 241-0404.
Paul Castillo
Edna Drexler
Christine Gross Gloria Papillon
A Special Thank You to Kathy
Novak, Theresa Balk’s niece,
for providing flowers for the
April Birthday Dinner.
2016 Free and Low Cost Health Screenings
Bedford—May 5, 2016
8 am—12 noon
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
8330 Lewis Avenue
Temperance
Dundee—May 12, 2016
8 am—12 noon
Dundee Assembly of God Church
13790 South Custer Road
Dundee
For more info, call Health Check at (734) 242-1331.
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Happy May Birthdays!
For all members celebrating a May birthday, join us for a complimentary Birthday Lunch (main choice or
salad bar only) with cake and ice cream and festive music on Wednesday, May 4 from 11 am — 1 pm.
Please call 241-0404 by May 2 or stop by the Front Desk to sign-up. When you arrive,
please let the Receptionist know it’s your birthday and if you want it announced.
Gerald Bauerschmidt
1
Larry McCrea
13
Mark Braunlich
24
Barbara Kozicki
3
Thomas Beck
13
Rick Meier
25
Roy Ooley
3
Olin Breeding
14
Diana Meier
26
Don Sampsel
4
Richard Genord
14
Roxanne Morris
26
Virginia Woods
5
Ronald Niemann
14
Cheryl Krakow
27
Curtis Haynes
8
Ada Mae Eichbauer
15
Geraldine Scholl
27
Ferl Bomia
8
Elaine Hudkins
15
Shirley Messerschmidt
27
John Hughes
8
Carl Kamulski
16
Susan Vandevelde
27
Jolene Dusseau
8
Karen Davis
18
Emily Klingensmith
28
Mary K. Kenney
8
Mildred Rieger
18
Gwen Mollis
28
Robert McDonald
8
Beverly B. King
19
John Murphy
29
Eileen Craven
9
Norma Veres
19
David Wilder
30
Ralph Setzler
10
Helen Yeary
20
Michael Hoydic
30
William Gasper
10
Al Miller
21
Deborah Neely
31
Brenda Swathell
11
Raymond Maliszewski
21
Elizabeth S. Harrington
31
Frank DeSloover
11
Sharon Kosa
22
Mary Lou Gautz
31
Shirley Wahl
12
William LaVoy
23
Michaeline Hannum
31
Becky O'Bryan
13
Patricia A. Dudek
31
May Birthday
Friends!
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May 2016
Special Events At-a-Glance
Sandy Reisig’s
Duck Burgers are back!
Rummage & Bake Sale
Thursday, May 12, 7 am - 4 pm
Friday, May 13, 7 am - 2 pm
Fondly remember
the “Duck Inn”
on Thursday,
May 12
11 am to 1 pm,
price is $6.00.
No Pre-Sales! Donations are
Appreciated and will be accepted
thru Tuesday, May 10.
“BE FAST” Health Odyssey
Did you know that strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability
in the United States?
Join us on Thursday, May 19, at 12 noon for a presentation by ProMedica Monroe Regional
Hospital Stroke Coordinator Lin Andreoli, MSN, SCRN who will be presenting BE FAST, how to
prevent, recognize, and treat signs and symptoms of a
stroke.
A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 am for those
who RSVP. Please call 241-0404 or sign up at the front
desk.
Cinco De Mayo
Themed Pamper Day
Thursday, May 5
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Margarita tasting and chips &
salsa available
during event.
Available
services to be
announced.
May 2016
We look forward to seeing you at the
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH on Sunday,
May 8, from 10:30 am—1 pm.
Menu: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes,
Spinach Quiche, French Toast, Fresh Fruit,
Salads and Dessert.
Cost: $8 for Adults, $4 for children 4-6, Free for
ages 3 and under.
Call 241-0404 or stop by the desk to make
reservations for your table.
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Please join us for a seminar on keeping
your brain fit. Brain Health research shows
that engaging in “Novel and Complex”
activities help form new connections in the
brain. Our guest speaker will be Belinda
DeJonghe, Sales & Marketing Manager
from Brookdale of Monroe.
The free program will be
held on Tuesday May 17 at
11:15 am.
Alzheimer’s Association
Information Table
with Amy Tuazon
Wednesday, May 4
11 am to 1 pm
at the Monroe Center
Looking for
Ladies who may
be interested in
golfing this
summer—in a
league and/or a
Ladies Only Golf
Outing. Please
leave your name and phone # with
Karen the Program Manager.
Monday Nights
from 5—6 pm
Movie
Day!
Sunday Afternoon
Wednesday
May 18
MAY 15 - 2:30 p.m.
May 2016
Everyone’s
a winner!
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Led by Lance Slatton....
Crochet Drop-In Group, Fridays at
1 pm. Learn from each other and
share ideas! Please note, there is
no instructor for this group.
Silly Charades
Wednesday
May 11, 2016
11:45 am
Bible Study and Sometimer’s Euchre
are held on Thursdays. Bible Study
is from 12:30—2 pm and Euchre is
from 2:15—3:15 pm. Both groups
are led by Rose Harris.
Coffee, Tea & Conversation
Monday
May 23, 2016
3:30 p.m.
We are planning an outing to a
Toledo Mud Hens baseball game
this summer. If you are interested
in going, please sign up at the
desk. More info to follow!
The Honorable Frank L. Arnold,
Monroe County Probate Court Judge,
will be speaking on
Senior Scams on
Monday, May 23, at
12 noon. Dessert
will be served.
Upcoming Travel
Contact Maxine — Friday mornings (734) 241-0404
Bus Trips
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, June 5—7
Southwest National Parks July 25—August 5
Pennsylvania August 22—25
Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal, October 3 –5
Branson, October 31—November 5
Nashville, June 9 –12
New York City, August 11—14
Washington DC and Gettysburg, September 8—11
Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach October 17—23
Casinos
Motor City — May 17 — Must have 12 passengers for Monroe pick up
Foxwoods Casino Resort — Sunday, June 12—Friday, June 17
Cruises
Alaska—Island Princess, May 29 —June 8, 2016
Eastern Caribbean — November 2016
Hawaii Cruise, October 29—November 5
Rhine River/Danube River Cruise, June 2016
Southern Caribbean Cruise, October 31—November 12, 2016
Australia and New Zealand Cruise, February 13—24, 2017
Italian Cruise (from Venice to Rome), June 14—25, 2017
There are many ideas for trips on the Travel Board and in the Travel Book, if you are able to drive out of Monroe
County for another departure location. Call Maxine for details. She will try her best to get you on a bus!
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National Senior Health
& Fitness Day
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
“Improve Your Health for a Better Self!”
2016 Highlight:
Petra Kolber, Keynote Speaker
From laughter to adversity, Petra brings it! Petra
asserts that our numbers (you know, the ones
stitched in our jeans) don’t define us, but rather
the spirit inside us does. Petra’s work is
transformational. She has one job – to show us
how to move. How we move determines how we
feel, as well as how happy, creative, balanced,
and successful we are.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:20 am
12:00 noon
Movin’ and Groovin’ Exercise with Lori Adams
Sample Chair Yoga Class with Cheri Braunlich
Sample Balance Matters Class with Sandie Pierce
Enhanced Fitness with Betsy Bradley from the YMCA
Complimentary Lunch RSVP is absolutely required.
Keynote Speaker, Petra Kolber, International Presenter
Available from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
 Blood Pressures by Fountain View of Monroe
 Blood Sugars by Magnum Care
 Blood Cholesterol
 Height—Weight—BMI Checks
 Hearing Checks by Connect Hearing
 Prescription Review by Jennifer Sell, ProMedica
Sponsored by:
15275 South Dixie Hwy.
Monroe, MI 48161
734.241.0404
May 2016
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The Easter Egg Hunt—in Pictures
Grazie
Chef Mario!
The Easter Bunny, Miss Monroe County Katherine
Pigott, and Daphne the Easter Pig were among our
special visitors to the Monroe Center on Saturday,
March 26. Thank you to Fountain View of Monroe
for sponsoring our Easter Egg Hunt.
In addition, thank you to the Toledo Zoo, Splash
Universe, and Phoenix Theatres for donating door
prizes. And a BIG THANK YOU to the 4-H Teen
Ambassadors for bringing animals, providing face
painting, and making balloon animals for those who
attended.
Congratulations to Bailey DeSloover, the great grand
daughter of Marie DeSloover, who won the Grand Prize
Easter Basket.
Italian Dinner Fund-Raiser
Homemade cookies, wine tasting, and raffles accompanied the fine
meal prepared by Chef Mario at the Annual Italian Dinner on Friday,
April 1. Thank you to La-Z-Boy for donating the chair for our raffle
and to Detroit Edison for providing volunteers for the event.
In addition, thank you to these community partners who were Dining
Sponsors for the event: ● Roy’s Mart
● State Senator Dale Zorn
● ComForCare Home Care ● Monroe County Democratic Party
● Cheri Braunlich
● Moyer’s Automotive
● Bobb Vergeils
● State Representative Bill LaVoy
● Tim Stoddard, Stanford Allen Chevrolet Cadillac
● CARite
● Groulx Automotive
● Specialized Transportation—MCOP
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Message from RSVP
Spring is in the air (we hope) and so is volunteerism! The month of April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
and contains National Volunteer Week (April 10th – 16th) and Volunteer Recognition Day (April 20th). What is
the best way to celebrate those events? VOLUNTEER! Visit RSVP’s website, stop by our office or call
734-241-0408 for the latest edition of RSVP’s Volunteer Opportunities Guide.
RSVP also, in addition to our regular volunteer assignments, has several “one-time” volunteer opportunities
coming up in the next several months:

Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Discuss your family histor y with Bedfor d Public
School students at the Bedford Senior Center over lunch.

May 2016 (dates and times TBA). Play games with fir st and second grader s fr om the Bedfor d Public
Schools at the Bedford Senior Center.

Monday, July 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm. RSVP is teaming up
with the VCAT Region 9 Quality of Life group and
Washtenaw County’s RSVP in supporting a Veterans Family
Picnic in Ypsilanti Township. Volunteers are needed to set up
prior to the event and to serve food and drinks to veterans and
their families. More details to come!

August 9, 11, 12 & 13, 2016. Back Packs for Kids. Help
inventory a gym full of donated school supplies, pack them in
back packs and/or distribute them to needy kids in Monroe
County! Free lunch provided for volunteers who inventory
and pack!

Saturday, September 24, 2016, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Emergency Preparedness Expo. RSVP will be building
disaster kits for vulnerable seniors and providing them to
vulnerable and isolated seniors in Monroe County. Those
disaster kits will be featured at the Emergency Preparedness
Expo at the Mall of Monroe and RSVP volunteers will
demonstrate how to build the kits and provide participants
with information on preparing for and surviving in emergency
situations.
RSVP of Monroe County’s volunteers – all 288 of them – serve 54 community agencies and have served over
35,000 volunteer hours in the last 12 months. RSVP offers its sincere gratitude and many thanks to all of its
dedicated volunteers for their valuable contributions to our community! Job extraordinarily well-done!
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From the Program Manager . . .
As I begin my newsletter article for the month, the
popular expression “Love makes the world go round”
comes to mind, but with a slight twist. When I look
back on the last several weeks here at the Center, it’s
been VOLUNTEERS that have made the world go round!
The Center would not be able to function if we did not
have our dedicated volunteers, as well as the community
volunteers that come in to help at special events. They
make things possible for us.
Did you know that when you come into the Center or call the main number, you are talking to
a volunteer and not a paid staff person? That’s how we can have coverage 7 days a week. Our
BINGO offerings would not happen each week if we did not have volunteers leading the way.
The folks that set up, staff, and tear down the quarterly Rummage Sales are volunteers.
Those who bake cookies and man the table at the bake sale are volunteers. Those who
coordinate the card games and run the Saturday Euchre Tournament are volunteers. Did you
just attend the Spring Card Party? Have fun? Win a nice prize? Thank the Chairperson of
the Event, a volunteer. With the exception of yours truly, the Newsletter Assembly Team, who
is hard at work by 6 am on the third Monday of the month—are all volunteers. Do you enjoy
the Tuesday visits from the therapy dog? The dogs and their handlers are all volunteers.
Back on March 26, I ran my first Easter Egg Hunt here at the Center. So many things had to
be done before, during, and after the event. Many of those things were done by volunteers.
The local Aktion Club (the only service club for adults with disabilities that are dedicated to
community service) stuffed 800 Easter Eggs with candy! Members of the Circle K Club (a club
of college students which promotes community service and leadership development), Monroe
High School and Monroe Middle School National Honor Societies, hid the 800 eggs outside—all
volunteers. Did your grandchildren meet Daphne the Easter Pig, get their face painted, or get
a balloon animal? These young people were Teen Ambassadors from our local 4-H Program,
and volunteers. It was the volunteers that made this event a success.
Monroe, and so many communities like Monroe are blessed to have volunteers making a
difference in the lives of others. Maybe you were a Scout Leader or Coach when your kids
were growing up. Now that you are retired, you deliver Meals on Wheels or volunteer at a
Thrift Store. Maybe you keep busy at your
church, serving as an usher/greeter, money
counter, Sunday School Teacher, or coordinate
the “Gods Works” meal your church hosts each
week. Yes, you are as busy as when you
worked full-time, but you are an essential
person in making the community better. You
make the “world go round!”
No matter where you volunteer, I thank you and
appreciate what you do!
~Karen
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Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit
Join us and your friends in these programs and activities!
Every Day at the Center:
Pool (Billiards)  Exercise Equipment  Wii Bowling  Cards Various Games  Puzzles
Computer Stations with Internet Access (We are also a WI-FI hotspot. )
Cards
Exercise and Health
Movin' & Groovin’ Exercise with Lori Adams
Pinochle
Mondays at 1:00 pm
Wednesdays at 12:30 pm
Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 am
$2 members / $3 for non-members
Exercise and stretch from a seated
position with music. Walkers and
Wheelchairs are welcome!
Line Dancing
Mondays at 2:00 pm
Personal Exercise Assistance Barbara Ginther, PTA
Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Howell or Mitchell movement
depending on group.
Euchre
Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:15 am
Euchre Tournament
Rehabilitation Specialists of Monroe
Tuesdays, 10:30—12:30 unless
otherwise posted
New ten-week tournament
started on April 30.
Players must play five weeks
out of the first nine weeks to
be eligible for prizes and to
play on the 10th week.
Chair Yoga with Cheri
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 am
Level I Yoga
Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Beginning T'ai Chi
Canasta
Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Hand and Foot
Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Fridays 12:00 pm to 12:30 p.m.
Members free / Non-members $1
T'ai Chi
Saturdays at 12:30 pm
Fridays
12:30 and 1:30 pm
Members free / Non-members $1
Cheri’s
Tap Dancing
Fridays 2:00 pm $5.00 per class
Balance Matters Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00
Quote
of the
Month
Massage w/ Jean Wright Mondays 10 am to 2 pm
15 minutes for $10 No appts needed.
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Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit
Join us and your friends in these programs and activities!
Groups and Clubs
Activities/Programs
Bingo
Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Opens at 12:30 p.m. Players pay for cards.
Hearing Support
Group
White Elephant Bingo — Mondays at 5:00 p.m.
Sing-Along
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
“20 / 20” Club
Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Twenty pounds in Twenty
weeks or twenty minutes of
exercise a day. New session
starts in May. Join us!
Retirees Breakfast
3rd Wednesday (May 18)
Anytime between 7:00 & 10:00
We welcome retiree groups to
come in and eat with friends.
Or if your group would like
another day, just let us know!
“Just for Fun”
Wednesdays at 3:30 pm
Pool Competition
Organ Group
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Bible Study
Thursdays at 12:30 pm
Chess
Friday mornings
Jack Johnston is looking for
players or students for Friday
mornings. If interested, please
leave your name and phone
number at the Center.
Crocheting
Drop-in Group, Fridays at 1 pm
Brain Aerobics
Fridays at 10:00 am
Join the group for some fun
exercises and games.
Movie Matinee
3rd Wednesday (May 18)
Food
Commodities
Distribution
3rd Monday (May 16)
Contact MCOP at 241-2775 to
apply for food assistance.
Library CheckOut Thursday (May 5) 11:30 a.m.
Monroe County Library System
Computer
Instruction
May 2016
Held at the Frenchtown Center.
Led by Sharon Northrup Call
241-0404 to pre-register.
Free for members. $5 others.
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
More information is listed on
Support Services page.
Vision Support
Group
Stamp Club
1st Thursday (May 5) at 10:00
2nd Monday (May 9)
7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Calling all Philatelists!
Monroe Sewing Club 3rd Monday (May 16)
6:30 pm in conference room
Wood Carvers
Monroe Coin Club
Coffee & Tea with
Lance
Newsletter Crew
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1st Tuesday (May 3)
7:00 pm Come with coins!
4th Monday (May 23)
3:30 p.m. Facilitated by Lance
Slatton, CSCM from Enriched
Life Home Care Services
3rd Monday (May 16)
6:00 am
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Support Services
The agencies listed below have representatives at the Monroe Center
for Healthy Aging each month to provide information and services.
Deaf and Hearing Impaired — Socialization
The Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services, Inc. SUPPORT GROUP for the
Deaf meets each Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Senior Center.
The group Communicates in American Sign Language and Voice.
Socialization is extremely important for all of us to avoid isolation and
all of the additional communication challenges faced by those who are
deaf or hard of hearing.
Support Groups. There are also support groups for hard of hearing, i.e. HEARING LOSS
FOR DATA (Discussion, Awareness, Technological Assistance). The group discusses coping
skills, listening strategies, the latest technology for hearing assistance and other hearing
loss related information. Led by Certified Sign Language Interpreter, Robyn Anderson.
Robyn also teaches American Sign Language Classes. If you are interested in learning the
fourth most used Language in the United States, contact Robyn at 734-673-0799 to register
or obtain information.
MCOP—By Appointment
Representatives from MCOP are at the Center each month (May 10 and 24) from 10:00 a.m.
until noon to help you find the resources you need. Representatives help with applying for
Food Assistance benefits, as well as getting Home Care, Personal
Care, Home Chore, and Transportation assistance. They also assist
with applying for Tax Credits, Housing, and with questions about
Medicare Part D. Please call the Center at 241-0404 to schedule an
appointment. To register for food commodities (help with groceries),
contact MCOP at 734.241.2775.
Medicare Part D
Medicare Counselor, Jackie Drouillard, is at the Monroe Center on Thursdays to answer
your questions about Medicare. She is a certified MMAP volunteer and can review your
Part D plan with you to ensure that you have the best coverage and cost. Please make an
appointment by calling 734.241-0404.
Monroe County Senior Legal Services—By Appointment
Monroe County Senior Legal Services is at the Center on the second and fourth Wednesday
(May 11 and 25). Please call the Center at 241-0404 to make an appointment. A $20.00
initial consulting fee applies.
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Support Services—Continued
Vision Impaired Support
The Vision Support group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month (May 5) at 10:00 a.m. to
discover ways to handle different situations that people who are visually-impaired might
encounter. The group often discusses new vision aids, transportation issues, and local help
that is available. Volunteer Sue List puts the newsletter to tape for Center members.
Blood Sugar Testing - Keeping blood sugar controlled most of the time is an important part of
treating diabetes. Blood sugar levels change all day long, every day, for everyone, and checks
provide a snapshot of our blood sugar at that moment. The Center is happy to provide this
service sponsored by Magnum Care of Monroe.
 1st Monday (May 2) of the month at 11:00 a.m. and the 3rd Friday (May 20) of the month
with Magnum of Monroe at 11:00 a.m.
(Subject to availability of nurses.)
Blood Pressure Checks
 Kelly Hardy, from Great Lakes Caring is here on the 2nd Friday (May 13)
 Cynthia McIlvain from Magnum Care of Monroe is here on 1st Monday (May 2) of the
month and the 3rd Friday (May 20), both days at 11 am.
 Complete Home Health Care is here on the 4th Monday (May 23) at 9:00 a.m.
If you don’t see the support you need, please call the Center at 734.241.0404 for resources.
Personal Exercise Assistance
975 S. Monroe St., Suite C
Monroe, MI 48161
734.241.0560
Sponsored by:
Rehabilitation Specialist of Monroe
Tuesdays, 10:30 am—12:30 pm
Any time change will be posted
Barbara Ginther is at the Center every Tuesday to assist and guide you
with your work-out in the Center’s Exercise Room. She will assess your fitness level, help you set goals, create an
exercise program, and keep you motivated.
Other Benefits include:
 Education about strength training,
cardio and basic nutrition
 A reason to show up at the gym each week
 Accountability
 Proper use of the equipment
 Guidance on reaching your goals
 Track your progress
Barbara Ginther is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Barb received her PTA Degree at the Professional Skills
Institute of Toledo and is licensed in Ohio & Michigan. She has worked with all age levels from pediatrics to
geriatrics and specializes in aquatic and manual therapy. She was married to the late Mike Ginther and has two
daughters who attend Mason Schools. She is a volunteer fire fighter, EMT, and a Captain at the Morin Point Fire
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Card Players and Winners
BRIDGE
The Tuesday Duplicate Bridge
Group plays a Howell or Mitchell
movement, depending on the group
NOW at 9:00 a.m.
Eleanor Ash
Juanita Bolsters
Dee Boylan
Tavi Cappuccilli # *
Lloyd Connor
Jo Ann Evans
Alan Faut
Rollie Fisher # *
Bonnie Greb
Barb Golubic
Cathy Haddix # *
Phyllis Hebert # *
Charles Hehl
Bob Jeffers # *
Sandy Lipford
Stan Miller # *
Marianne Minton
Linda Neely
Jan Notario
Shirley Petersen
Maureen Pfiester
Ed Riley
Pat Riley
Jim Schmitz
Maryann Sieb
Susan Taft
Marge Venzel
Winners: #3/22
* 4/12
EUCHRE
PINOCHLE
Played every Wednesday & Friday @
9:15am. Euchre tournaments played
Saturdays @ 12:30 p.m.
Played every Monday @ 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m.
Monday
Pinochle
Wednesday
Pinochle
March 14
March 16
Games
Won
Donald Jeffery
4
Lois Knegendorf
4
Shirley Peterson
4
Barb Benore
3
Ellen Blackman
3
Marlene Chambo
3
Ed Riley
3
Luther Connor
2
Ethel Fountain
2
Al Miller
1st Jean Love
1st
Andy Honas
2
Marlin Worstel
2nd Marlene Chambo
2nd
Gary Miller
2
Jerry Bercheney
1
Gary Miller
Ellen Blackman
3rd Andy Honas
3rd
4th L. Conner/Art Love 4th
Blanche Chambo
1
Leonard Ely
1
Gary Miller
1st Marlin Worstel
1st
Gus Ginepro
1
Larry McCrea
2nd Shirley Peterson
2nd
Judy Hoag
1
Gene Opfermann 3rd Lola Santure
3rd
Al Miller
1
Kevin Henry
4th
Agnes Nagel
Sally Pritchett
Earl Reaume
1
1
1
Pat Riley
1
Bonnie Shinevar
1
Larry McCrea
1st Al Miller
1st
Al Miller
2nd Gary Miller
2nd
Phil Eighmey
3rd Marlene Chambo
3rd
Gus Ginepro
4th Marlin Worstel
4th
March 21
March 28
Played every morning,
except Sunday
CANASTA
Played on Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.
New Saturday Tournament
began on April 30.
Tournaments run for 10 weeks.
Players must play five weeks
out of the first nine weeks
to be eligible for prizes and
play on the tenth week.
March 30
4th Gus Ginepro
April 4
Gus Ginepro
Al Miller
Art Love
Phil Eighmey
Saturday Euchre
Tournament
12:30 p.m.
MEN’S CARDS
March 23
April 6
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Phil Eighmey
Shirley Peterson
Ellen Blackman
Gary Miller
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Hand & Foot
Played on Fridays
at 1:00 p.m.
Just for Fun Pool
Played at 3:30 pm on Wednesdays
Number of Wins March/April
Larry McCrea—5 Karen Diedrich—3
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We are open late on
Mondays & Wednesdays.
Evening Specials are
available 4 - 6 pm. The
specials are posted at
the front desk and at
Mable Kehres
in the morning.
We’d love to have
you join us for your
evening meal!
Kiwanis Club
of Monroe
Serving our
community for
85 years
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We are a five star
award winning
nursing facility
offering both
short term rehab
and long term care.
Amenities:
Services:

Around the Clock nursing care

Beautician/Barber Shop

E-stim/ultra sound therapy


Hospice
Cable TV/In-Room
Phones

IV Therapy


Medication Administration

Respite Care
FOUNTAIN VIEW
Individual Heating and
Cooling Units for each
room

On-Site Activities

Pain Management
OF MONROE


Physical, Occupational,
and Speech Therapy
Private dining room for
family gatherings

Religious/nondenominational services

Transportation to nearby
appointments

Visiting pets are
welcome

Tube Feeding

Wound Care Management

Dietary and Nutritional
Services
1971 North Monroe Street
Monroe MI 48162
Phone: 734-243-8800
Fax: 734-243-8835
Website: cienafacilities.com
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VOLUME 16, ISSUE 5
Maria T. McMullin, DDS
McMullin Dental Care
Your Health. Our Mission.
Thanks to ProMedica Monroe
Regional Hospital for sponsoring
the Health Odyssey Program.
(734) 241-5115
116 Cole Road
Monroe, MI
48162
smiledr1@sbcglobal.net
www.McMullinDentalCare.com
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CAFÉ Open 7 days a week
Eating at the Cafe’ is easy as 1, 2, 3 !
1. First scan your key card at the front desk, place your order and pay.
2. Walk around the corner and give your slip to the fabulous kitchen staff.
3. You can either wait at the counter or staff will bring your food to your table.
Salad bar customers receive a plate and help themselves to the salad bar.
Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast is on a per item basis. Create your own
combination of meat, eggs, pancakes, French toast,
oatmeal, fruit and more.
Coffee and tea are
complimentary. Juices and milk are available, along
with a variety of breads for toast.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch is full of choices from the whole meal, which
includes your choice of one of the daily specials, salad
bar, a beverage and dessert. Smaller combinations are
also available such as a main choice alone or the salad
bar alone. You can also choose from the variety of
sandwiches offered on the menu such as, chicken
Caesar wraps, tuna salad, BLT’s, hamburgers and
more, or enjoy the soup of the day. Prices range from
$2.50 to $3.20 per item or for the complete combo at
$5.30 for members and $6.89 for guest (includes tax).
Saturday Breakfast and Lunch
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Breakfast is served from 7 am — 1 pm on a per item
basis. Create your own combination of meat, eggs,
pancakes, French toast, oatmeal and more. Lunch
starts at 11:00 a.m. with variety of sandwiches offered
such as, chicken Caesar wraps, tuna salad, BLT’s,
hamburgers and more, or enjoy the soup of the day.
Sunday Dinners—Home Cooked: Dinner is served
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and includes full dinners
with home-cooked meats, salad bar, and home-baked
pies. Prices (with tax) are $7.42 for members and
$8.48 for guests. Salad Bar alone (tax included) $2.65
member and $3.45 guests. Main choice alone with
dessert and drink (tax included), $4.77 member and
$6.10 guest.
The Cafe’s meals are not subsidized by state or federal
tax dollars. We charge according to our real expenses.
We do this to have affordable meals, lots of choices,
and remain open to all!
May 2016
Retiree & Social Groups
Woodhaven Ford Retirees Breakfast — on the 1st
Monday of the month— May 2 at 8:00 a.m.
Monroe Ford Salary on the 1st Monday of the
Month — May 2 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Hospital Retiree Breakfast on Wednesday
May 4. Gather at 8:30 am and eat at 9:00 am.
Monroe Good Time Cruisers every Thursday at
8:00 a.m.
Holcim Inc. (Dundee Cement) Twice a year reunion
breakfast in May and October. Next breakfast is
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m. Contact
Marty Warner.
MAECO Retires Breakfast — third Wednesday of
every month at 8:30 a.m. - May 18
Monroe High School Class of ‘67 Breakfast — third
Wednesday of every month at 9 am - May 18
Ohio China Company Breakfast—on the 3rd
Thursday of the month — May 19 at 8:30
a.m. For more information contact Vern Theisen.
Jones Transfer MGO Every 4th Month/4th Saturday,
next date (tentative) is June 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Contact person is Karen Straub.
Scent-Free Center
The Center has a “scent-free” policy in order
to help members and guests who have
breathing difficulties, such as CHF, COPD,
Asthma, and Allergies.
Perfumes, lotions, body
sprays, and even bug spray,
can cause health problems
for these folks. Thank you
for following the policy, so
we can all breathe better!
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