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Funding Sources—Genesee County Senior Millage, Charter Township of Montrose, Valley Area Agency on

Aging, MDOT, Community groups, and Individual Donations. This program/service is fully or partially

funded by Genesee County Senior Millage Funds. Your tax dollars at work!!

Montrose Township Senior Center

Join us for our monthly Breakfast Club

Thursday, December 12 at 8am.

Cost: $3.00 Biscuit with sausage gravy, eggs, and your

choice of sausage or bacon.

Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

Thursday,

December

19th 3:30pm.

The Bus will

leave the

Center at

3:30pm and

tickets cost

$29.00. Ticket

includes admission to Wild Lights and one

ticket to the Polar Patio to enjoy an all-you-

can-eat dinner buffet in a festively decorat-

ed private outdoor patio area.

Join us as we deck the halls with the ugliest sweater of them all!

Here is how it works… that sweater that you thought was so cute in the 70’s and 80’s, but never could find a place to wear it… well dig it out!

Ugliest sweater wins first prize!

Friday, December 20th at 12noon

Holiday luncheon will include ham and traditional holiday fixings.

Please call the center to sign up in advance (810) 639-2822.

Anyone Can Paint!

with Steve Wood

Let award winning television artist Steve Wood develop the artist in you. Please join us for an easy to follow acrylic land-scape lesson with lots of laughs.

Date: Thursday, December 19th

Time: 6:00pm

Cost: $20

Please call the center to reserve your spot.

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When the temperatures drop, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather including hypothermia, frostbite and falls in the ice and snow. It’s im-portant that they and those who care for them take certain precautions during this time of year. Here’s what you need to know.

HYPOTHERMIA Older adults tends to produce less body heat than younger people and its harder for them to tell when their temperature is too low. This can be dangerous because when your body is in the cold too long, it begins to lose heat quickly. The result can be hypothermia, which is a dangerous drop in body temperature.

• KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS of hypothermia: lots of shivering, cold skin that is pale or ashy, feeling very tired, confused and sleepy, feeling weak, problems walking and slowed breathing and heart rate. Call 911 if you think you or someone else has hypothermia.

• STAY INDOORS when its extremely cold outside and if its really windy. Keep your indoor temperature set at about 65 degrees. Also if you have to go outside don’t stay out for long and go indoors if you start to shiver.

• STAY DRY: Wet clothing chills your body quickly.

• WEAR LAYERS: Wearing two or three thin layers of loose-fitted clothing is warmer than a single layer or thick clothing. If needed wear layers as well with a hat, gloves, coat and boots. Wearing a scarf to cover your mouth and nose will help to protect your lungs from the cold air.

FROSTBITE Extreme cold can cause frostbite damage to the skin that can go all the way down to the bone. Frostbite usually affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes. In severe cas-es, frostbite can result in loss of limbs. People with heart disease and other circulation prob-lems are more likely to get frostbite.

• COVER UP all parts of your body when you go outside. If your skin turns red, dark, or starts hurting go inside right away.

• KNOW THE TELLTALE SIGNS of frostbite: skin that’s white or ashy or greyish-yellow, skin that feels hard or waxy and numbness. If you think you or someone else has frostbite, call for medial help immediately. A person with frostbite may also have hypothermia, so check for those symptoms too.

• IF FROSTBITE OCCURS place frostbitten parts of your body in warm (not hot) water.

INJURY WHILE SHOVELING SNOW When its cold your heart works extra hard to keep you warm. Working hard, such as shovel-ing snow may put too much strain on your heart if you have heart disease. Shoveling can also be dangerous if you have problems with balance or “thin bones” (osteoporosis).

• ASK YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF IT’S SAFE for you to shovel snow or do other hard work in the cold weather.

Winter Safety Tips For

Older Adults

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The Stitching Post Dear Friends of Montrose Senior Center:

This summer has been very busy for The Stitching Post. So far this year we have

given out 1471 hand made items and 3397 item total including the items we

have purchased.

We received a large load of vinyl material that we will be using to make our regular walker caddies

and also adapting that pattern to make a new style that fits inside of a wheel chair to hold water

bottles, phones, and Kleenex, etc. making it easy to reach for people in wheelchairs.

We are also starting to collect items for the Mitten Tree here at the center. We need mittens, gloves,

scarves, and hats. We are also starting to prepare for Christmas. In the next couple of months we

will be in need of Christmas material, fleece and flannel prints, and fiber fill. We also are in need of

small items for children and adults, and wrapped candy to fill stockings. However, what we are in

need of most is people to help. Not every job requires sewing; we could use help cutting, pinning,

trimming threads, or just simply helping to fill stockings.

Thank you to all those who have helped or contributed to The Stitching Post in any capacity. We

truly appreciate your help and could not do it without your support.

REGISTRATION DATES: November 4, 2019—January 16, 2020

GAMES RUN: February 3, 2019—March 3,2019

COST: $12.00 INCLUDES OPENING CEREMONY, T-SHIRT,

CLOSING CEREMONY BANQUET AND UNLIMITED GAMES

Pie Eating Bowling Jigsaw Puzzle Spades Soft Ball Toss Lawn Bowling Soccer-Free Kick Yahtzee Hand Knee Foot Shuffleboard Recreational Ping Pong Frisbee

Toss Ladder Golf Free Throw Volley Ball Pickleball Ar-chery Euchre Sudoku Baking Pool Cribbage Pinochle Line Dancing Karaoke Dominos Arts & Crafts Name That Song Darts Bean Bag Competitive Table Tennis

Michigan Trivia Mini Golf

Hats, Coats, Gloves, Snow

Pants, Scarves, Snowsuits, Ear-

muffs, boots, etc…

We will be put-ting our tree up

for display and collecting these winter items all through November and December

and into January as well. As the tempera-tures drop we see a great need in our com-

munity, especially with the children. No child should be without. Items can be dropped off

9am-5pm Monday through Friday at the Montrose Township Senior Center, 200

Alfred Street, Montrose, next to the elementary school.

For more information please feel free to call (810) 639-2822.

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Dinner Date

The 2nd Monday of each month

we go out to dinner. This month

were going to

Hibachi Buffet in

Flint on Monday,

December 9th. The

bus leaves at 4pm.

Join us for a fun night with Bunco, food

and friends every Wednesday at

5:30pm. The cost is $2.00 to play. Come

join the fun and bring your favorite

snacks or dish to pass.

Call the center for more information.

Cornhole—Monday’s at 10am

Ladder Golf—Thursday’s at 10am

Medicare plans can change from year to year. Open Enrollment is an opportunity to review your cur-

rent Medicare health plan coverage, compare your coverage with other plans, and make a decision for

2020.

The 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment Period began October 15 and runs through December 7. We will have a counselor at the center to assist you in reviewing your plan. We have appointments

available for December 3rd.

Call the Montrose Senior Center at 810-639-2822

and make an appointment today!

It is the policy of the Montrose Township Senior Center to

place the health, safety and welfare of the participants of the

center first and foremost. Therefore, when weather condi-

tions present a health hazard such as large snowfalls or sub-

zero weather the center may close. If Montrose Community

Schools shut down due to bad weather then our bus will not

be running and we will not be serving lunch. The center may

still open to provide a warm place for seniors to avoid the cold.

Please turn your television to ABC Channel 12 or NBC Channel

25 News for closings and bus information during inclement

weather situations.

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Chair Yoga

Sponsored by The Riverglens Assisted Living

Every Tuesday at 9am Improve strength and flexibility by doing yoga exercises while seated in chairs or standing and using the chair for support.

Range of Motion

This exercise program will be held every

Friday at 10:30am. Like the old saying goes “if you don’t use it, you'll lose it.” Regular exercise is the best way to im-prove your range of motion. We hope to see you Friday’s at 10:30am.

Loan Closet

We have medical equipment available to borrow, including (but limited to), walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, bath seats, commodes, disposable chair pads, disposable undergarments, and more. We also accept donations of any of these items, however, we are especially in need of wheelchairs, and shower/bath chairs. If you have questions, please call 810 639-2822.

Drums Alive Golden Beats combines traditional aerobic movements with powerful beat and rhythms of the drums. It’s a workout for the en-tire mind, body, and spirit. Drums Alive stimu-lates people of all fitness levels whether sitting or standing Golden Beats allows you to drum to your own beat. This program is every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Call the center for more information.

Tai Chi

Tai-Chi is a doctor-recommended form of exer-

cise/stretching. Join us Wednesday mornings at

9:45am .

THE RIVERGLENS ASSISTED LIVING

9415 Vienna rd., Montrose 48457

P:810-350-2600

F:810-350-2601

privately owned assisted living for 55+. assisting seniors with

activities of daily living. an all-inclusive pricing at $3,600. sin-gle suites with private bath.

contact Jennifer for a private tour and to reserve your room

NOW OPEN!

Join us for our open house Friday,

November 1st from 12pm-3pm

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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10am Stitching Post

10am Corn Hole

12noon Lunch

Ham Steak w/ Pineapple

1pm Euchre

3:30 Guitar Pickers

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9am MMAP

9am Yoga

11am B.P. Checks

12noon Lunch

HM Chicken w/ Mushroom Sauce

1pm Bid Euchre

1pm Knot Just For Knitters

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9:45am Tai Chi

12noon Lunch

Baked Tilapia

1pm Pinochle

5:30pm BUNCO

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9am VA Rep

10am Ladder Golf

12noon Lunch

HM Mac & Cheese

1pm Meijer

1pm Drums Alive

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10:30am Range of Motion

12noon Lunch

Crispy Chicken Salad

1pm Bingo

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10am Stitching Post

10am Corn Hole

12noon Lunch

Chicken & Dumplings

1pm Euchre

3:30 Guitar Pickers

4pm Dinner Date

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9am Legal Aid

9am Yoga

11am B.P. Checks

12noon Lunch

HM Sliced Roast Beef

1pm Bid Euchre


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9:45am Tai Chi

12noon Lunch

Cheese Tortellini

1pm Pinochle

5:30pm BUNCO

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8am Breakfast Club

10am Ladder Golf

12noon Lunch

HM Boneless Pork Chop

1pm Davison Farm Mkt & Aldi

1pm Drums Alive

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12noon Lunch

Grilled Chicken Salad

1pm Bingo

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10am Stitching Post

10am Corn Hole

12noon Lunch

Salisbury Steak

1pm Euchre

3:30 Guitar Pickers

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9am Yoga

11am B.P. Checks

12noon Lunch

Glazed Pork Loin

1pm Bid Euchre


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9:45am Tai Chi

12noon Lunch

HM Bean Soup

1pm Pinochle

3:45 Zumba

5:30pm BUNCO

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9am Commodities

10am Ladder Golf

12noon Lunch

HM Beef Steak Chili

1pm Walmart

1pm Drums Alive

3:30pm Detroit Zoo

6pm Anyone Can Paint

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12noon Holiday Luncheon

Ham

1pm Bingo

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10am Stitching Post

10am Corn Hole

12noon Lunch

Turkey Burger

1pm Euchre

3:30 Guitar Pickers

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10am Ladder Golf

12noon Lunch

Tangerine Chicken

1pm Riverside

1pm Drums Alive

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12noon Lunch

Chicken Salad

1pm Bingo

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10am Stitching Post

10am Corn Hole

12noon Lunch

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

1pm Euchre

3:30 Guitar Pickers

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Calling all Veterans

U. S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs offers a wide range of benefits for our Nation’s Veterans, Veteran’s Dependents, Sur-viving Spouses, Child or Parent of a de-ceased Veteran. Meet with a Service Of-ficer of Genesee County Department of Veterans Services, on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Appointments are required.

Call 810 639-2822 to schedule your appointment.

Shopping

Our bus goes shopping on December 5th

to Meijer, December 12th to Davison

Farm Mkt/Aldi, December 19th to

Walmart and December 26th to Riverside.

We also shop Tuesday if needed at River-

side or other local businesses! Call or

stop in to sign up.

Do You Need Legal Services? Meet with Pam Keener

Tuesday, December 10th.

Call 810.639.2822—by appointment only.

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is available to provide legal services at our center in these areas:

Elder Law Housing Complaints

Public Benefits Social Security

Bankruptcy Domestic Violence

Insurance Complaints

Donations are Needed

These items are needed at the Center on a monthly basis:

8oz foam coffee cups Craft Supplies

Small bowls Tea Bags

6-inch Plates Potato Chips

Bagged Snacks Hot Cocoa

Coffee Peppermints

Paper Towel

Cookies

CARDS

Euchre Mondays at 1:00pm Bid Euchre Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pinochle Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Quilters/Crafters The tables are open for your use on

Wednesdays at 1pm.

Live Longer—Write Now!

There’s long tradition of writers gathering to

swap stories and feed on each other’s creative

energy. Writing offers a wide range of benefits

for older adults, form the intellectual to the

physical to the spiritual. Published author, Mary

Quast, leads a Writing Class at 10am on the

Last Tuesday of each month at the center. Par-

ticipants will learn the basics of creative writing

with thought provoking exercises, mental kick-

starts, and tips on keeping a journal. The group

writes in a wide range of styles and topics. They

enjoy sharing work and having artistic discus-

sions to improve creative flow. Class members

laugh and talk easily with each other in the

comfortable environment of the senior center.

Writing has been proven to improve mental

dexterity, reduce stress, and in some cases—

preserve history. Open to writers, non-writers,

and those who simply have a story to tell.

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Medicare / Medicaid Assistance

If you need assistance filling out forms or

have questions, center staff can direct you to

the appropriate channels.

Feel free to call the MMAP Hotline

(800) 803-7174

(810) 639-2822

Rada Cutlery is 100%

American Made -

raw materials and

construction. Rada

Mfg. Co. has made

and sold over

132,000,000 knives

since 1948, earning the reputation for

remarkable cutlery, service

and value. Here at the

Montrose Township Senior

Center we offer these ex-

ceptional knives at a huge

discount. We often keep the most popu-

lar knives in stock. With short shipping

times we can order any of these knives

and have them usually within a week.

Stop by and check

them out. These

make great gifts for Christmas as well

as other events.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Are you 60 years old and your income is below

$1276.00 a month for one person or $1726.00

for two people? If so, you would be eligible to

receive food from Michigan Commodity

Supplemental Food Program at our center.

MUST bring proof of income when signing up.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

810-639-2822

Advisory Counsel

Laura Spangler— Chairperson

Lee Fannin —Vice Chairperson

Margie Cole—Treasurer

June Fittante—Secretary

Jeannette Dowd Doug Barrett

Wanda Kozma

Mark Emmendorfer—Township Supervisor

Linda Miller - Township Senior Center Committee

Gary Keeler—Township Senior Center Committee

200 Alfred Street P.O. Box 3128

Montrose, MI 48457

Phone: 810 639-2822 Fax: 810 639-5899

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.montrosetownship.org/senior_center

Staff Sara Warren, Director

[email protected]

Donelda Deming, Transportation

Ruth Ann Milburn, Assistant

Becky Volz, Assistant

Montrose Township Senior Center 200 Alfred Street, P. O. Box 3128

Montrose, MI 48457 (810) 639-2822 Fax (810) 639-5899

(810) 639-2060 [email protected]


American Made -

raw materials and

construction. Rada

Mfg. Co. has made

and sold over

132,000,000 knives

since 1948, earning

the reputation for remarkable cutlery,

service and value. Here at

the Montrose Township

Senior Center we offer

these exceptional knives at

a huge discount. We often

keep the most popular knives in stock.

With short shipping times we can order

any of these knives and have them usu-

ally within a week. Stop by and check

them out. These

make great gifts for

Christmas as well as other events.


American Made - raw

materials and con-

struction. Rada Mfg.

Co. has made and

sold over 132,000,000

knives since 1948,

earning the reputation

for remarkable cutlery, service and val-

ue. Here at the Montrose

Township Senior Center we

offer these exceptional

knives at a huge discount.

We often keep the most

popular knives in stock. With short

shipping times we can order any of

these knives and have them usually

within a week. Stop by and check them

out. These make

great gifts for

Christmas as well as other events.

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