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Inside this issue: Senior Nutrition Programs Benefit All

~Written by Lisa Wideman, Chief Operating Officer of MOWWM Here at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan we are all about senior nutrition. Senior Nutrition programs such as Congregate Meals (Dining Sites), Senior Pantries and our well-known Meals on Wheels programs all work together to keep our older adult friends and families safe and independent—helping them to age in place. We know that 1 in 6 seniors struggle with hunger. We know that 10,000 people are turning 60 every day. Families are struggling to take care of mom and dad from afar and often are living in poverty as well. Ensuring older adults do not have to worry about where their next meal is coming from is

critical to maintaining independence. Here in Kent County, we are fortunate to have four programs that support senior nutrition and independence.

Congregate Meals (Dining Sites): Congregate meals are targeted to more mobile older adults. A well-balanced, nutritious meal each day along with social engagement, helps prevent the downward spiral of isolation. Dining sites have a wide variety of activities that interest older adults.

Home Delivered Meals: Home delivered meals help older adults maintain their independence in several ways. Well balanced, nutritious meals are provided based on an assessment of client’s needs. Clients may receive up to 14 meals per week, based on their how much support is needed. A wide variety of meals are available, including texture modified and, if necessary, the ability to choose meals that meet people’s special dietary needs. Every client receives a comprehensive assessment, which is geared toward ensuring our meals meet each client’s needs, but also identifies other needs they may have. Often meals are the first call for help and we find they need much more than just meals. This allows us to make appropriate referrals to other services. Our assessors connect them with other services available to them. Each client is

assigned a priority which, in emergencies, helps us determine our action steps. Our drivers provide a much-needed social connection and safety check. We are in fact, much more than a meal. It is not uncommon to find a client who has fallen and needs help. To ensure they are safe, we follow up on every concern reported by our drivers and on every client who does not answer the door.

Senior Pantry: Our senior pantry network is made possible through the Kent County Senior Millage. This service is targeted to older adults who are mobile and can prepare meal for themselves. Seniors can shop twice per month and receive a supply of groceries which include a variety of foods such as meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and breads.

Senior Project Fresh: This program enables older adults to obtain coupons along with a nutrition class for use on Michigan grown produce at local farmers markets. This enables seniors to include more fresh fruits and vegetables in their diets which is a documented benefit in prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

Ways to Wellness 2

Grand Rapids 4

Grandville 8

Lowell 12

Sparta 16

Walker 20

Nutrition Education 24

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Ways to Wellness

Everybody’s Irish on

St. Patrick’s Day!

Every time I write my newsletter article I have to think

about what month I’m writing for and what stands out

about that month. The first thought that comes to mind

for March is St. Patrick’s Day. It’s funny how so many

of us get excited about this holiday. I have heard it said

that, “In America everybody is a little Irish on St.

Patrick’s Day.”

I really am Irish, not just on St. Patrick’s Day!

Truthfully, I always think of my heritage as a bit of a

melting pot. There’s German, Danish, Swedish, and

Irish that I know of. So I feel like I can legitimately

claim to be Irish. My grandfather used to have a plaque

hanging in his house that said,

“May you always have work for your hands to do.

May your pockets hold always a coin or two.

May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.

May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near you.

And may God fill your heart with gladness

to cheer you.”

There are a lot of Irish blessings. This one always

makes me smile– partially because it makes me think

of my grandpa, but also because it just has a lot of

goodness in it. It reminds me of how Senior Neighbors

addresses wellness in so many different ways.

I’ve shared these different types of wellness in the past,

but I’d like to do it again, focusing on this Irish blessing.

Purposeful Wellness–“May you always have work for

your hands to do.” Having purpose and meaning in life

means so much to us. We all want to know that we can

contribute and give back. Work or volunteerism are two

ways to make this happen.

Financial Wellness—“May your pockets always hold a

coin or two.” Financial wellness is an obvious one—

after all, we need money to buy the basic needs we

have.

“Emotional Wellness—“May the sun shine bright on

your window pane; May the rainbow be certain to follow

each rain.” Emotional wellness can be difficult to

maintain. Depression and isolation can be intensified

by physical pain. Finding the bright spot in days filled

with gloominess can be wearing. Uncertainly and

anxiety are unhealthy. Our centers and our case

management team are often the rainbows after the rain.

Social Wellness—“May the hand of a friend always be

near you.” We know the importance of the

relationships you have made in exercise classes and at

our centers. We know that having each other to talk to

each day makes your days better and we are glad to be

able to provide places for you to do that.

Spiritual Wellness—“And may God fill your heart with

gladness to cheer you.” Spiritual wellness is not

necessarily about certain religious beliefs. Maybe you

have other view points on what brings you spiritual

wellness. I just encourage you to find whatever it is

that makes you feel complete and happy.

So this Pt. Paddy’s Day, be Irish and find all these

areas of wellness! May the Luck O’ the Irish be with

you!

Be Well!

-Julie

Julie Lake, MPA, CTRS Wellness Coordinator

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We want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who donated items/money to the GR Senior

Neighbors Center! Some of you give of your time and talents and we want to thank you too!

A Special Thank You To: * JW Marriott * Amway * GRPD * Rob & Diane Robinson * Don & Barb Turner * Pat Callahan * Michael Herring * Panera * Ginni Steen * Stacy Peck * Spectrum Health * GVSU Pharmacy * United Healthcare * Jean Goldner

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please call Nicole Driesenga at 233.0745

Call: 616.459.3040

From the Center Coordinator’s Desk

Well hopefully we are finally done with all of the ice and snow storms. It’s been a crazy couple of months. Can your really believe it’s March already? How time has flown by! Do you all get as excited for March as I do, because in case you didn't know it I love me some basketball? I have

coached my kids in basketball for years, so March has a special place in my heart. When I hear MARCH MADNESS I’m a happy man!! Be on the lookout for our Bracket Challenge. It’s always fun and exciting and like always it is free to participate.

~~ Jonathan ~~

Open Monday—Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm

We are located in downtown Grand Rapids at 333 S. Division (Across from the Catholic Diocese)

We want to serve you, so if you are 60 or better, stop in for a cup of coffee, shoot the breeze or play pool, make new friends, have lunch and participate in our fun happenings!

Lunch is served daily at 11:30—$2.00 suggested donation. Guests under 60 are charged $3.50

Staff & Volunteers Center Coordinator: Jonathan Bates Activity Assistant: Jill Mancewicz Nutritional Aide: Celia Cherry Representative from SNI: Nicole Driesenga AARP Volunteers: John Burns, Wilson Thompson, Alice Cole Senior Companions: Sue Owen, Terry Murphy, Ruby Leggett, Ollie Williams

Advisory Council Members

President: Barb Turner Vice President: Perry Hughes Treasurer: Sue Owen Secretary: Terry Murphy Members at Large: Stan Smith, Hank Slagter, Charlie Pace Representative to the SNI Board: Charlie Pace


Color Pencil Therapy—Mondays at 11:00 Bible Study—Thursdays at 11:00 Bingo—1st Friday of the Month at 12:30 Breakfast—Every Wednesday at 9:00 Coffee w/ a Cop—1st Wednesday of the Month at 10:00 Ask a Pharmacist—2nd Wed. of the Month at 10:00 Wii Bowling—Wednesdays at 10:00 Wii Golf—Thursdays at 12:00 Attorney—3rd Tuesday of the Month at 10:00 Advisory Council—3rd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00 Tech Support—4th Tuesday of the Month 9:00-11:00 Blood Pressure Checks—2nd/4th Thursdays at 10:30 Arthritis Exercise—Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 Card games Wizard, Bid Whist & Pool Daily

1939 March Madness is Born The University of Oregon defeats Ohio State University 46–33 on March 27, 1939 to win the first-ever NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Final Four, as the tournament became known, has grown exponentially in size and popularity since 1939. By 2005, college basketball had become the most popular sporting event among gamblers, after the Super Bowl. The majority of that betting takes place at tournament time, when Las Vegas, the internet and office pools around the country see action from sports enthusiasts and once -a-year gamblers alike. For the first 12 years of the men’s tournament, only eight teams were invited to participate. That number grew steadily until a 65-team tournament format was unveiled in 2001. After a “play-in” game between the 64th and 65th seeds, the tournament breaks into four regions of 16 teams. The winning teams from those regions comprise the Final Four who meet in that year’s host city to decide the championship. The NCAA held its first women’s basketball tournament in 1982. The women’s tournament started with 32 teams, expanding to 64 teams before the 1994 season. Today, the women’s format echoes the men’s, with play in four regions culminating in a Final Four held in a single location. The championship is played the day after the men’s, concluding the college basketball season. The most dominant team in women’s tournament history has been the Tennessee Volunteers, who won six championships under renowned coach Pat Summit from 1973 to 2006. The Connecticut Huskies are second, with five championships under coach Geno Auriemma. Past women’s Most Outstanding Player winners include Cheryl Miller of USC, Diana Taurasi of Connecticut and Chamique Holdsclaw of Tennessee; all went on to become stars of the WNBA.

GR Senior Center Wish List

The GR Senior Neighbors Center operates, in part, through the donations and financial

support of the community & local businesses. Every donated item from the wish list frees money we can put toward

our senior services.

*Decaf/Regular Coffee/Tea *Coffee Creamers *Peanut Butter/Jelly *Snacks/Goodies *Toilet Bowl Cleaner *New Batteries *Pancake Mix & Syrup *Postage Stamps *Cereal & Breakfast items *Bingo Prizes

2/1/19 Bingo 12:30 2/6/19 Breakfast 9:00 2/13/19 Meridian Jeopardy 9:30 2/13/19 Ask a Pharmacist 10:00 2/14/19 Wii Golf 12:00 2/14/19 Valentines Day Bingo 12:30 2/15/19 Chess Tournament 12:00 2/19/19 Free Legal Advice 10:00 2/20/19 Breakfast 12:30 2/22/19 Senior Movie w/UMCH 10:00 2/29/19 Birthday Celebration


Let’s Celebrate March Birthday’s!

Let’s Not Just Celebrate the Luck of the Irish but All of Those Who Have

Birthdays in March!

We Will Have Food, Entertainment, Prizes and so much more!

March Birthdays

Don’t forget your free birthday lunch!

2…Sam Johnson Linda Hole 4…Barb Turner 5…Byron Walker Tom Ross 8…Ruby Leggett Terry Willes Jr. 10..Robert Clay Pamela Hiler 14..Roger Dudley 20..Socorro Castro

21...Denis Burkett 23…John Miyatt 25…Larry Barker 28…Terry Wilks 29…Roger Williams 29…Robert Shannon 30...Gene Andrews 31…Robert Bradley Viola Williams

10 Interesting and Fun Facts About Ireland • The longest place name in Ireland is Muckanaghederdauhaulia. • The Guinness Brewery in St.

James Street Dublin has a 9,000 year lease

• The Titanic was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland

• In 1447, moustaches were illegal in Ireland.

• An odd Irish birthday tradition is to lift the birthday child upside down and give his head a few gentle bumps on the floor for good luck. The number of bumps should allegedly correspond to the child’s age plus one.

• The national symbol of Ireland is the Celtic harp, not the shamrock

• Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle, thanks to its lush greenery

• St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland on March 17th which is a national holiday

• Although set in Scotland, most of the battle scenes in the 1995 film Braveheart were filmed in Ireland.

• The river Liffey runs through the center of Dublin and is 75 miles in length

Senior & Others Dance Big Band Music from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s

When: Thursday’s 1:00—3:00 PM Where: Casino Club Ball Room 3260 Solarno Dr. Grand Rapids How Much: $5 Per Person Questions?: Shirley Hill 616-361-1628 Don Therriault 616-538-6784

We are a Non-Profit. All Money

Goes to Pay the Band and Room Rental.

Parking Is Free! Our Room is Barrier

Free!


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Bingo 12:30 Cards 1:00

4 Cribbage 10:00 Colored Pencils 11:00

5 Arthritis Exercise 10:00

6 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00

7 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00

8 Cards 1:00


12 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Cards 1:00

13 Meridian 9:30 Wii Bowling 10:00 Ask a Pharmacist 10:00

14 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Golf 12:00 Valentine’s Day Bingo 12:30

15 Chess Tourney 12:00


19 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Free Legal Advice 10:00 Advisory Council 1:00 Cards 1:00

20 Breakfast 9:00 Wii Bowling 10:00 NCAA Brackets Due @noon

21 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Bingo 12:30

22 Celebration Cinema Movie 9:30

25 Cribbage 10:00 Word Search 10:00

26 Tech Support 9:00 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Cards 1:00

27 Wii Bowling 10:00

28 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Golf 12:00

29 Birthday Celebration

Please Make Sure You Stop by the Front Desk to Sign-In and Sign- Up for Special Trips and Activities!

Suggested Donations Arthritis Exercise: $3 Chair Exercise: Free Breakfast: Donation Lunch: $2

Sunday March 10

2019 Well Hello

Well

Hello Well

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center 8

From the Coordinator’s Desk

March is here and hopefully the snow is melting. Spring is upon us! We look forward to finally getting outdoors more in March; listening to the birds chirp

and seeing green grass come alive again.

I hope the nicer weather will bring more visitors to the Center to join in on the fun here! If you have not been to the Center over the winter months, then I

encourage you to come back.

The Center is a great place for fellowship with old friends and to make new friends as well.

I hope everyone has a great March and can finally enjoy some fresh air!

Lisa Sarber, CTRS Center Coordinator

Staff Coordinator: Lisa Sarber, CTRS Nutritional Aide: Joann Kanady Bus Driver: John Bouma Senior Neighbors Representative: Nicole Driesenga Advisory Council Members President: Jim VanStee Vice President: Roger Wynsma Treasurer: Fred Dillinger Secretary: Jackie Sheler Members at Large: Joe Haviland, Lois Ripma & Alan Wolf Representative to the SNI Board: TBA Advisory Council Meeting: March 14 at 1.

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center

Located in Grandville at 3380 Division. We welcome you to join us Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for social/recreational/educational activities, parties, music, art, games and outings. A healthy, delicious lunch is served daily at noon for a suggested donation of

$2.75 & a charge of $3.50 for people under 60. Phone: 616-531-5250

Fax: 616-531-7743 www.seniorneigbors.org

4 Barbara Smith 9 Shirley Kamps 10 Wendel Merica 11 Leslie Stiles 12 Theresa Lackey 14 Richard Ebel 19 Lula Kaan 21 Joanie Guernsey 21 Cheri Perez 27 Geraldine Decker 27 Jan Poort 30 Robert Rennison 30 Robert Vincent

Don’t forget to claim your free birthday lunch on Birthday Friday -

the last Friday of the Month. Happy Birthday!

BIRTHDAYS

We hope that

it comes . . .


Thank You

For Your Donation: Family Fare: Groceries Panera: Baked Goods

Lois Ripma: Ice Cream for Birthday Friday Sharon Williams: Kitchen Donation

Samaritas: Birthday Cake Wheeler Campo: Roses for Valentines Day

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center operates through the donations and financial support of the community & local businesses. Every donated item from the wish list is one more dollar we can put toward senior services. *Place Mats for Lunch - White *Colored Place Mats for Special Occasions *Decaf Coffee & Regular Coffee *Regular & Green Tea *Coffee Creamer *Sugar, Splenda or Equal *Postage Stamps *Copy Paper - White & Color *Bingo prizes - $5 gift card *New AA & AAA Batteries *Greeting Cards *Foam Plates, Bowls & Lunch Trays

RideLink Information:

Rides are scheduled through RideLink. Call 774-1288 no later than noon

of the workday before your appointment. Also, rides must be cancelled through RideLink. Your $2 donation each

way ($4 round trip) is appreciated & expected. Your donation helps insure the future of this

valuable service for seniors.

Sunday Luncheon

MARCH 10 1 pm

Catered by Carole’s Catering

Menu: Baked Chicken

Sign up with $8 payment by: Tuesday, March 5. Please invite your family & friends!

Thank you to our

Sunday Dinner Sponsors: *Health Care Associates

*Somerset Manor

Community Education Offers Adult Programming

Please Refer to the Winter Spring Recreation Brochure 2018/2019 at

www.recpro.gpsbulldogs.org call 616-254-6553

7:30 am to 4:00 pm 3843 Prairie Street SW

Free Admission to Grandville Athletic Games for Retired Residents with the Golden Age Card. This card entitles

retirees age 60 & older who live in the Grandville School district to free admission to home games and most away

games in our conference division. Stop by the Community Education Office for your card.


Friday, March 1 at 11:00 - Music with Chris Sloan. RSVP by Friday, February 22. Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 - Free Legal Advice. RSVP by Monday, March 11. Friday, March 15 at 11:00 - St. Patrick’s Day Party with music by The Others. RSVP by Friday, March 8. Monday, March 18 at 1:00 - Arts & Crafts with Lisa. Prepay $3 & RSVP by Wednesday, March 13. Wednesday, March 20 at 11:45 - Lunch Bunch Outing to DeHops Brewery. We will be car pooling. RSVP by Friday, March 15. Tuesday, March 26 at 12:45 - Feeding America West Michigan Food Pantry. Friday, March 29 at 11:00 - March Birthday Party with music by David Molinari. RSVP by Friday, March 22.


Suggested Donations: Fitness: $3 Zumba Gold: $2 Chair Yoga: $2 Painting: $3 Breakfast: $3 Arts & Crafts: $3


1 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Music by Chris Sloan 12:45 Cards & Games

4 9:00 Coffee Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

5 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

6 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre

7 9:00 Relaxation 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Pool 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 People Bingo

8 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 March Word Games 12:45 Cards & Games


12 9:00 Coloring 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

13 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre

14 9:00 Relaxation 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Free Legal Advice 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Advisory Council

15 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 St. Patrick’s Day Party with music by the Others 12:45 Cards & Games

18 9:00 Coffee Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group 1:00 Arts & Crafts

19 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

20 9:00 Breakfast 9:30 Jeopardy 10:00 BP Checks - HCA 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 11:45 Lunch Bunch 12:45 Cards/Euchre


22 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Word Games 12:45 Cards & Games


26 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 12:45 Food Pantry

27 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Bingo


29 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 March Birthday Party with music by David Molinari 12:45 Cards & Games

Please Make

Sure You Stop by the Front

Desk to Sign-In and Sign-Up

for Special Trips and Activities!

Suggested Donations

Fitness: $3 Zumba Gold: $2 Chair Yoga: $2 Painting: $3 Breakfast: $3 Arts & Crafts: $3

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Looking for Recipes

We are collecting recipes so we can make a second edition of our cookbook to use as a fundraiser for

our center.

We need a variety of different recipes ranging from drinks,

appetizers, entrees, desserts, & side dishes. Please turn the recipes in at the Lowell

Senior Neighbors Center

Welcome to the Lowell Senior Savvy If you are age 60 or older, the Lowell Senior Center welcomes you to join us

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM, for socializing, events, entertainment, playing cards and bingo. A delicious lunch from Meals on Wheels is served daily

at 12:00 noon for a $2.75 donation. Come join us. We have lots of fun!

314 South Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331 Phone: (616) 897-5949

www.seniorneigbors.org

Staff Terra Bieneman: Center Coordinator

Carol Schwierking: Nutrition Aide

Advisory Board

Kay Estes: President Angie Cole: Vice-President

Russ Harig: Treasurer Nicole Driesenga: SNI Central Office Rep

Ronni Moyer, Marlene Briggs, Teresa Potts, Glenda Geldersma: Members at Large

Leo Peters: Representative of the SNI Board of Directors

“Laugh as much as you breathe, love as much as you live.” ~Unknown


Thursday, March 14 Culver’s Dinner Outing—4:30 Thursday, March 28 Mystery Dinner Outing—4:30

Please sign up in the outings book and get more details on these events at the Lowell Senior Center.

Trips are subject to change as we need a minimum of four people for an event to occur.

Please remember that

there is a suggested

donation of $4.00 round

trip for transportation

on outings!

Lowell Senior Center Wish List

Lowell Senior Neighbors Center operates through the donations and financial support of the community & local businesses. Every donated item from the wish list is money we can put toward our senior services.

*Paper Towel *Toilet Paper *Decaf/Regular Coffee *Creamers *Bingo Prizes *Snacks/goodies *Word Search Puzzles *Toilet Bowl Cleaner *Meijer Gift Cards *Dollar Tree Gift Cards

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who donate items or money to Lowell Senior Neighbors Center! We really appreciate your

generosity in donating items that are needed. So many people benefit from them.

Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

Schedule of Outings

Some of our knitters catching up on life together~ Below: A little jeopardy fun with Hulst-Jepsen P.T.

Please Help Me Thank The Following Sponsors of the Lowell Senior Center

Community Caregivers Fountainview of Lowell Guardian Angel Homecare Heather Hills KDL Library Laurels of Kent Senior Sing Along SKLD


Senior Sing Along

We are a part of this great program. We are grateful for the contributions

this organization makes to our

center.

They provide two entertainers a month for a more affordable

amount than we can pay on our own. Come join us when these

great performers are here!

RideLink Information:

The Rapid participates in RideLink, a network of area transportation providers. RideLink offers transportation for persons aged 60 or older to any destination, including doctor visits, recreational visits, and shopping trips within Kent County. Providers include Hope Network Volunteer Transportation, Senior Neighbors, Kent County Community Action, United Methodist Community House and The Rapid. These agency’s vehicles provide trips for RideLink.

You must pre-register to use RideLink.

Rides are scheduled through RideLink. Call 774-1288 no later than noon of the workday before your appointment.

• RideLink passengers are encouraged to make a $2.00

donation per trip. Donations are an important part of this

program. The money goes directly back into the program

to allow for continued service.

• Service hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Rides must be cancelled through RideLink.

• This service is available Sunday through Friday

01 – Gail Boeve

01 – Swarn Doel

14 – Wes Hunter

*Anyone celebrating a birthday will

receive a coupon for a FREE lunch and should also come to be celebrated at the

monthly birthday bash!

Across Down 4. The color associated with 1. You are lucky if you find a 4 leaf ________ St. Patrick’s Day 2. March 17th is __________’s Day 7. A dwarf or sprite 3. If you do not wear green you will get _____ 9. The capital of Ireland 4. The pot of _______ at the end of the rainbow 5. I hope you always have good _________ 6. After it rains a ____________ forms in the sky 8. A type of Irish dance

Birthdays 15 – Joan Hunter

23 – Jan Clum

30 – Irma Merritt

31 – Louise Hillman



Suggested Donations:

Lunch 60+ $2.75 Lunch 59- $3.50 charge

Exercise: $2 Craft Class: $3

1 Hat Day 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 11:00 ~ Jeopardy w/ Teresa 12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Heather Hills

4 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

11:00 ~ Apples to Apples Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

12:45 ~ Advisory Council

5 Fat Tuesday 10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo w/ SKLD

6 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Would You Rather

12:45 ~ Meijer

7

9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters @ Laurels of Kent

10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor

11:00 ~ Trivia Time

8 Mardi Gras Day Wear Purple, Green, & Gold

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:45 ~ Mardi Gras Party w/ The Medical Team 12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Fountainview of Lowell

11

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Color Me Calm

11:00 ~ Headbandz Game

12:45 ~ Meijer Outing

12

10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo w/ Laurels of Kent

13 No Bus 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Beachball Q&A

14 Popcorn Day

9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


11:00 ~ Book Club w/ KDL 4:30 ~ Culver’s Dinner Outing

15 Wear Green Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:45 ~ Birthday Bash w/ Steve Troyer 12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Community Caregivers

18

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Color Me Calm

11:00 ~ Balloon Tennis

12:45 ~ Pokeno

19

10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo w/ United Healthcare

20 Spring Brings

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Spring Fling Party

12:45 ~ Meijer

21 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


10:45 ~ Brain Games w/ Laurels of Kent

22 Senior Neighbors Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:45 ~ Music w/ John Amos

12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Guardian Angel Homecare

25 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

11:00 ~ Over Under Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

26 10:00 ~ Aggravation 10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor 11:00 ~ Bingo

27

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Words in Words Game

12:45 ~ Meijer

28 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


11:00 ~ Senior Neigh-bors Chat W/ Dawn

4:30 ~ Mystery Dinner

29 Inside Out Day 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game 10:45 ~ Music w/ Eddie Francisco 12:30 ~ Bingo

Please Make Sure to Sign-In and

Sign-Up for Special Trips and Activities!

MATTER OF BALANCE CLASS 8 WEEK PROGRAM

THURSDAYS, MARCH 28-MAY 16 1:30-3:30PM

LOWELL ENGLEHARDT LIBRARY PLEASE CALL SENIOR NEIGHBORS AT 616-233-0283 TO SIGN UP OR FOR MORE

QUESTIONS.

Sparta Senior Neighbors Center 16

Coordinator: Jane Ringler

Nutrition Aides: Corrine Towns Janice Follett

Bus Drivers:

Melode LaHuis Donna VanOeffelen

Please bring a goodie to share

and lots of Irish LUCK


Volunteers are needed & greatly appreciated to ensure quality & fun programming. If you would like to help,

please see Jane at the Center.


2nd Linda Hole 3rd Sharon Bonser 6th Donna Crisman 8th Herman Dines 8th Candy Baker 14th Cindy Boomer 16th Eva Dow 16th Debbie Spitler 20th Margaret Robach 28th Annette DeVries 28th Denita Hammerstrom 30th Diane Jensen

Celebrate these Friends



1 10:30 Coin Game .75 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

4 B-day Cake

10 Music w/Bing Higbee 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Dance Class 2 Coffee Hour

5 11 Jokes

10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:30 Internet Class 2 Coffee Hour

6 9-1 Taxes 10 Music w/Deb Eadie 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

7 Sample Nuts

10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour

8 10:30 Coin Puzzle 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Euchre $1 2 Coffee Hour

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10 Music w/Country Stringz 10:30 CRAFT 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Dance Class 2 Coffee Hour

12 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:30 Internet Class 2 Coffee Hour

13 10 Clover Me Lucky Party 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

14 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 2 Coffee Hour

15 10:30 National Potato Chip Day 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour w/Anne

18 Commodities

10:30 Celtic Woman 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Dance Class 2 Coffee Hour

19 10:30 Exercise

11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:30 Internet Class 2 Coffee Hour

20 1st Day Spring

10:30 Music w/Denny Middleton 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Shut the Box 2 Coffee Hour

21 10:30 Exercise

11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour 6 Pasty Dinner

22 10 Farkle .50 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Cribbage 2 Coffee Hour

25 10 Music w/Country Stringz 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Dance Class 2 Coffee Hour

26 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:30 Internet Class 2 Coffee Hour

27 10:30 Rally Roll .50 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Adv. Meet 2 Coffee Hour

28 9:30 BP Check 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 2 Coffee Hour

29 10:30 Lima Bean Auction 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Euchre $1 2 Coffee Hour

Advisory Council Pres: D. Johnson V. Pres: K. Keech Sec: M. Andersen Treas: A. DeVries L. Gray, L. Beurkens, L. Hall

Suggested Lunch

Donation $2.75

Let’s Get Nutty

Walker Firehouse Café 20

Advisory Council Members

Mary Ross: President Charlie Flake: Vice President

Nancy Plaisier: Treasurer Myrna Zielinski: Secretary

Members at Large: Henry Bancroft, Esther Corrin,

Jerry Gillhespy, Florance Goodgasell

Anne Marie McPierson, Mitch Ross

Welcoming Committee: Lynn Hojacki, Kevin Koster,

Steve Kwaitkowski, Mitch Ross Representative to the SNI Board:

Myrna Zielinski RAPID Board: Mary Kinnane

Advisory Council meets the third Wednesday of the month.

Subject to change if needed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tickets for Go Bus and RAPID bus rides are available here for a

reduced donation price!

Adults age 65 and over, a card of ten rides: $6.00

Adults age 60 to 64: $8.00 per

card

Go Bus book of ten tickets: $21.00 Donation

Ride Link is available at 774.1288

The requested donation is $2.00

per rid

Walker Firehouse Café 4101 Lake Michigan Drive Walker, Michigan 49534

Located on the 2nd floor In the Community Room

616.735.3240 Phone 616.735.2966 Fax Email: [email protected]

At Walker Firehouse Café we pride

ourselves in being a social, welcoming location for seniors to connect and

embrace life with other older adults in our community. Enjoy a cup of coffee or even a snack. Meet new friends as

you play bingo, enjoy music or learn a new craft.

If you enjoy cards we have many seniors who also enjoy a variety of

games.

Guests are always Welcome!

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00am to 2:00pm

Lunch is Served at Noon

There is a suggested donation of $2.75 for Over 60

Guests under 60 are $3.50

Senior Center Staff

Sherri Meines: Center Coordinator, Senior Director Certified Kathy Soper: Nutrition

Esther Anderson, Delores Dykstra, Mike Moklebust, Nancy Plaisier: Senior Companion Volunteer’s


Don’t forget to stop by the

information table

and sign-up for activities

and outings

at the Walker Center!

Save the date! May 20, 21 & 22, 2019

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Christian Reformed

Conference Grounds

12253 Lake Shore Drive Grand Haven, Mi 49417

Please come join the FUN as we venture to Grand Haven for some fun days away, and enjoy a great time connecting with friends.

Check in Monday after 3:00pm Check out 11:00am Wed. Morning

Everything is included for this event just bring your own personal items.

Cost per person is $74.00

Please make checks payable to Walker Firehouse Café/Senior Neighbors

4101 Lake Michigan Drive Walker MI 49534

Payment due Wed. May 1st,

2019

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Join Cheryl Szczytko And Health Care Associates

Community Care Givers from 10:15 to 10:45 for

Free Blood Pressure Testing

Save the date! Wed. April 24th, 2019

Health & Wellness Fair

At Marsh Ridge for Walker Firehouse Café

9:30 Health Fair and Silent Auction, 50/50 Opens

10:30 Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy

10:45 Officer Mitch Harkema “Personal Safety”

11:30 Health Fair Vendor Presentations 12:00 Lunch

Meals on Wheels 12:15 Lunch Entertainment

“The Others” Ron & Lynn

1:30 Silent Auction and 50/50 Ends

For Vendor Information

Please call Sherri @ 1.616.735.3240


Enhance Fitness Class

Walker Firehouse Café offers an offsite option to

enjoy exercise and fitness. Classes are available

Monday Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am

Faith United Methodist Church 2600 7th St.

Grand Rapids, MI

Enhance Fitness Class $3.00 Donation Per Class

March

Birthday’s

Please join us the first Wednesday of the month To celebrate Birthday’s

and enjoy a free Birthday Lunch.

Margaret Diedrich 4

Nancy Plaisier 12

Karl Glass 17

First Wednesday of the Month

March 6th, 2019

Free Legal Services with Michael Herring at 11:00 am

Join us on Monday’s in

March for Wii Bowling starting at 11:00am

New Tai Chi for Arthritis, Sessions beginning in Walker. Senior Neighbors is partnering with the Walker KDL to offer

Tai Chi for Arthritis Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00pm beginning March 5.

Space is limited, reserve your spot now by Calling Julie Lake at Senior Neighbors.

616-233-0283

NEW Tai Chi for

Arthritis Class


1 9:00 Food Demo w/Sherri Green Pancakes 10:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

4 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo, St. Rep. Mark H Calling Bingo 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:00 Lunch

6 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 Michael Herring, Lawyer 11:00 Eddie Fransico & Chrissy, Vocals 12:00 Lunch

8 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 10:00 Think Green Bingo w/Prizes 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

11 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 10:30 Book Club w/Michelle 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:00 Lunch

13 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 10:15 Blood Pressure w/Cheryl Health Care Associates 11:00 Steve Troyer, Vocals 12:00 Lunch

St. Patrick’s Party Today!

15 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:15 Tour & Dash w/Jennifer Emerald Meadows 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

18 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

20 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 Bing Higbee, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Advisory Meeting

22 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:45 G.R. Kroc Center Swimming and Hot Tub $7.50 per person 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

25 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

27 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 Marv Luttrell, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

29 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:30 Adult Coloring “Think Spring” 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

March 2019

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ALLEY-OOP DUNK LAY-UP BACKBOARD FAST BREAK NBA BASKET FIELD GOAL PASS BLOCK FLAGRANT FOUT PERSONAL FOUL BOX OUT FORWARD PIVOT CENTER FREE THROW SHOOT CHARGE GUARD SHOT CLOCK COURT JUMP BALL TEAM DOUBLE TEAM JUMP SHOT TIP-OFF DRIBBLE KEY TURNOVER

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~ EMERALD

~ CLOVER

~ RAINBOW

~ GOLD

~ LUCKY

~ SAINT

~ PARADE

~ DANCE

~ IRELAND

~ PATRICK

~ LEPRE-

CHAUN

~ PARTY

~ SHAMROCK

~ GREEN

~ FOLKLORE

~ MUSIC

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OUR MISSION IS... We are dedicated to promoting independent living for people who are 60 years and older by providing essential services that help seniors remain independent into their later years. We focus heavily on health and wellness programming as we work to aggressively pursue our mission of Enhancing the Lives of Seniors.

Senior Neighbors is funded in part by: Individual donations, Heart of West Michigan United Way, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Meals on Wheels of West Michigan, Meals on Wheels America, the Home Depot Foundation, Kent County Senior Millage, Kent County Community Development Block Grant, City of Grandville, Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Adult and Aging Services Agency, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Corp. for National and Community Service, Older Americans Act

Please Note: SNI does not necessarily endorse advertisements

in this newsletter.

Every year we serve over 4,000 older adults, helping them remain independent through our five Senior Neighbors Centers and a wide range of essential services. We promote the well-being of older adults with services that promote self-sufficiency, especially for those with physical, social or economic needs living in Kent County.

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