Holiday Craft Show scheduled for December 4 at the senior center
Hello Manistee County! Boy, the weather has really kept me on my toes this week. I don’t know what comes next. I’m afraid it’s really snowing. We have so many leaves in our neighborhood and we all ran in multiple directions at my house, we haven’t made it yet. I hope it will last at least a week or two.
Everything at the Senior Center went well. It’s nice to hear the people and the laughter.
I’ve been in and out lately. One of my family members got really sick and you know it was so scary. I’m generally very good at dealing with a lot of stress, but it was more difficult.
When the doctor said “he was lucky he was still alive,†I realized I needed to be there with him. I needed to stay focused and be present at all times to help in any way, wipe away my tears and listen to so many doctors explaining so many complicated scenarios as to why all these things were happening and what they were going to. do to try to work things out.
My loved one went to the hospital by ambulance which meant they took him straight to an emergency room which was lucky because a few weeks ago he sat in the emergency room. ‘waiting for emergencies for more than five hours before being put in a room.
You know it’s all over the news, the shortage of hospital beds and the shortage of hospital staff, but until you’re in a hospital you don’t feel how bad it really is. . Personally, I have seen what this pandemic does to families who should be together when someone is very sick in the hospital. It made me think about the importance of the vaccine and how I would like more people to receive it. I repeat, this is not a political decision, it is a human decision.
We have a huge holiday craft show taking place on Saturday December 4th at the Wagoner Community Center. Put it on your calendars so you can come in and see all the great craftsmen who will be here. We also have our Jingle Bell Ball coming up on Friday December 10th. We have a delicious meal prepared by Jerry Zupin and music by Butch Baker and the Just 4 Fun Band. If you are looking for something fun to do, come and get your tickets.
I just received the update on the Wagoner Community Center meals site. Looks like we’ll be back serving lunches here starting Monday November 29th. Call us and sign up for a delicious lunch and spend time dining with a group of old friends or with new friends. Our dining site is open Monday through Friday and lunch starts at noon. Hope to see you here.
This week we have a lot to do. Monday we have Tai Chi, Pinochle, Mah Jongg and Tuesday we have Sit & Get Fit, Toe Tapping Tuesday with the guys which is always such a fun time. On Wednesday we have Produce Bingo, so come grab some delicious fresh fruit and veg. Remember that our offices, places to eat and home delivered meals are closed for holidays on Thursday and Friday. Don’t forget that there is the 47th Annual Bette J. Naffie Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. If you would like a Thanksgiving dinner delivered to you on Thursday, here’s a number to call to make arrangements at 231-723-6561. Be sure to call no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23.
Hope you and your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Stay safe and don’t forget to try something new!
HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM
Once again, the senior center would like to partner with the community to help deliver Christmas gifts to homebound seniors in Manistee County.
If you’d like to help out, here’s a list of gift ideas:
Large print word search books; Kleenex; Arts and crafts supplies; Sugar free candies; ordinary sweets; Soft drink without sugar; Large print crossword; Throw blankets; Religious books; Biscuits; razors; Non-slip socks / slipper socks (men and women, all sizes); Stuffed animals; Coloring books; brain teaser ; Shawls; Games; handkerchiefs; Hershey’s kisses; Quiz books, historical novels; Body wash; Remover.
The deadline to donate to this program is Tuesday December 14th. Call the senior center if you have any questions. 231-723-6477
The collective meal site at the Wagoner community center has currently suspended the collection of curbside meals, but will resume communal meals on November 29. The group meal site in Wellston will be distributing lunches from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as take-out meals. The Onekama dining site at the Farr Center distributes curbside meals on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
FOOD BANK
The senior center food bank is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the third Friday of the month. Seniors in Manistee County who are 60 years of age and older are eligible to participate. If you are picking up another senior, make sure you have a power of attorney note, along with their name, address, date of birth, and household information. Donations of cash and non-perishable food are always appreciated. The next food bank will be held from 9 am to 11 am on Friday January 21 at 260 St. Mary’s Parkway. There will be no food bank in December.
If you are a senior in Manistee County and need emergency food assistance, call the Seniors Center at 231-723-6477 and speak to a member of staff. We have an emergency pantry that we use to help prevent food insecurity among our seniors during these times.
SENIORS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
The MCCOA has a program designed to help seniors stay independent by reimbursing eligible expenses. If you are a senior in Manistee County, you may receive reimbursement for payments you made for house cleaning, yard work, and snow removal services. For current Senior Refund Program customers, please note that all receipts must be current and no more than 30 days old. Income conditions apply. New customers must complete a registration form. Mail all receipts to 260 St. Mary’s Parkway, Manistee MI. Call the Seniors Center at 231-723-6477 ext. 214, for more information. Once a senior leaves their home, they are no longer eligible for the reimbursement program.
EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES
Sit and Get Fit is Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Wagoner Community Center. Cardio drums lessons, Thursday evenings at 5:45 p.m. Yoga classes are Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. (chair yoga) and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. (regular yoga). Tai Chi Mon, Wed and Fri at 9 a.m. All classes are free for all seniors and donations are accepted for those under 60.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
The Dementia Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of the month. The group is a friendly and supportive gathering for caregivers, family members or anyone interested in learning more about and supporting our community of seniors with dementia. The next meeting will be at 3 p.m. on December 9. Contact Jacki Krolczyk, 231-883-1341 for more information.
PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP
The Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 11 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The next support group meeting will be on Thursday, December 16 at the Wagoner Community Center. Call Linda Nickelson at 231-690-5048 for more information.
DRUG MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Manistee County Council on Aging has launched a medication management program. Jean Anderson, the registered nurse on staff, is available to help in this area. For questions, call 231-723-6477, ext. 215.
SENIOR NUTRITION MENU
Nov 22-26 (meals delivered to your home only and menus subject to change)
Monday: Cheese ravioli, spinach, Key Largo vegetables, pineapple / mandarins, garlic toast
Tuesday: Chicken fajita, sautéed onions and peppers, fiesta beans, tortillas, mixed berries,
Wednesday: Oven roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with sauce, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, apple crisp, bun
Thursday: No meal. thanksgiving day
Friday: No meal, the center is closed
EVENTS TO COME
22 november
• 9h00 Tai Chi
• 1:00 p.m. Pinochle
• 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg
23 november
• 11:00 a.m. Tapping the toes Tuesday
• 12:30 p.m. Bridge
• 3.30 p.m. Yoga on a chair
24 november
• 9h00 Tai Chi
• 10:30 am TOP
• 11:00 a.m. Bingo
• 1:30 p.m. Genealogy group
• 6:30 p.m. AA Women’s Group
November 25 – 26
Center closed for Thanksgiving