recognizing senior ullying · instant messaging, and online posts) is considered electronic...

OUR ADDRESS: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: 678 FRONT AVE. NW, SUITE 205 • GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504

616-459-6019 • www.seniorneighbors.org • EMAIL: [email protected]

WE HAVE SENIOR CENTERS IN GRAND RAPIDS, GRANDVILLE, LOWELL, SPARTA AND WALKER

Inside this issue:

Ways to Wellness 2

Grand Rapids 4

Grandville 8

Lowell 12

Sparta 16

Walker 20

Nutrition Education

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•lacks empathy•has few friends•“needs” power and control •struggles with individualdifferences •uses power and control atthe expense of others •suffers from low self-esteem•empowered by causingconflict, or making others feel threatened, fearful, hurt

Typical Traits of Individuals Who Bully

Recognizing Senior Bullying A National Problem that Hurts Senior Centers

•gossips•snipes•member of a clique•passive-aggressive behavior•manipulates emotions

•direct•spontaneous•verbally or physically aggressive•superiority complex•overly protective

Source: (Bonifas & Frankel, 2012)

Physical Verbal Relational Damage to Property

•Dirty looks •Overbearing physicalpresence •Hitting, kicking orother physical assault•Sexual harassment orabuse

•Passive-aggressivecomments

•Negative, criticalcomments about appearance •Demanding, bossing around a member•Unsolicited orunwelcome sexualcomments

•Ignoring a resident•Gossiping •Participating in cliques that conspire to isolate a resident

•Stealing items fromanother resident •Damaging itemsbelonging to anotherresident

WHAT IS BULLYING?

According to the federal government, bullying is defined with the following core elements: unwanted aggressive behavior; observed or perceived power imbalance; and repetition of behaviors or high likelihood of repetition. Bullying can be direct (e.g., bullying that occurs in the presence of a targeted individual) and indirect (e.g., bullying not directly communicated to a targeted individual such as spreading rumors). Broad categories of bullying include physical, verbal, relational (e.g., efforts to harm the reputation or relationships of the targeted individual), and damage to property. Bullying can happen in any number of places, contexts, or locations. Bullying that occurs using technology (e.g., phones,

email, chat rooms, instant messaging, and online posts) is considered electronic bullying and is viewed as a context or location. Some bullying actions

can fall into criminal categories, such as harassment, hazing, or assault (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, n.d.). Studies suggest that most senior-to-senior aggression in long term care settings is verbal abuse, and that men and women are equally likely to be the victim as well as the aggressor (Senior Bullying, 2015). However, all forms of bullying are possible.

Information From: National Center for Assisted Living

Women...

Men...

One in two people have bullied another person at least once. Bullying is one of the biggest issues currently affecting seniors. It can be overcome if we start to think differently about how we resolve things. There are a variety of reasons why people bully others. Common examples include being bullied by somebody else, abuse, a traumatic situation or feeling competitive towards others. Many older people see their independence and sense of control disappear and, for some, becoming a bully can feel like regaining some of that lost power. To the bully, their behavior may not seem serious, but to the receiving person, the impact can be devastating. It takes a strong person to recognize bullying traits and behaviors in themselves. If you realize you’ve been hurting others, you can make a choice to stop. Change is determined by motivation. Bullying is a choice. And if you truly want to change, you need to motivate yourself to alter your choices. While we cannot force someone change, we can all teach healthy behaviors. The key is to help the bullying person recognize the pain they are causing. Consistent reminders and reinforcing a positive mindset can teach anyone to handle situations differently. We all need to respect each other and not allow anyone to feel unworthy. It’s not that hard to make everyone feel like they are an MVP!

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The Season for New Beginnings!

It’s spring time! Finally! The grass is turning greener.

The trees are growing buds. The tulips are starting to

pop up! It’s the time of year when things feel fresh and

new again!

It feels like everything is new in the Health and

Wellness Department, too. We are starting lots of new

programs this spring! If you’re looking for an exercise

class, consider these options! And remember, they are

donation based, so you can contribute only when you

are able. Silver&Fit is also accepted at all locations!

EnhanceFitness has always been one of our most

popular programs! And it’s not surprising because it’s a

great workout, and also tons of fun! EnhanceFitness

classes meet 2 or 3 times per week for an hour each

time. During the class you will work on stretching,

strengthening, and balance exercises. Keeping your

body strong helps you maintain your independence.

Staying flexible helps you move about more

comfortably. And, working on balance exercises will

help you prevent falls. This class also offers about 20

minutes of cardiovascular activity in each class, helping

you safely increase your heart rate to help you stay fit!

New class locations this spring are in Caledonia,

Wyoming, and Grand Rapids.

Caledonia Kent District Library Branch

6260 92nd St. SE, Caledonia MI

Mondays, and Wednesday at 11:00

Westminster Presbyterian Church

47 Jefferson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids

Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30

Wesley Park United Methodist Church

1150 32nd St. SW, Wyoming

Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00

If these don’t work out for you, we still have

EnhanceFitness classes at these locations:

Alpine Baptist Church

692 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park MI

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9:30 and 9:45

Faith United Methodist Church

2600 7th St. NW, Grand Rapids

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 9:00

Grandville Senior Neighbors Center

3380 Division, Grandville

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 11

Mondays and Wednesdays 10

Kentwood Parks and Recreation

355 48th St, Kentwood, MI

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1:00

Rockford Community Education

350 N Main St, Rockford

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9:30

Check out any of these classes any time! If you’d like

to know more about any location, give me a call!

Be Well

-Julie

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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

If you or your organization would like to be a part of the Senior Neighbors volunteer family

please call Nicole Driesenga at 233.0745

Call: 616.459.3040

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

From the Center Coordinator’s Desk I hope you all are as excited about the changes in our weather as I am. Love seeing the flowers blooming and hear the birds chirping! With our long winter I had almost forgotten the different sounds and smells of spring. But, just like the plants during the spring, our center continues to grow and change each day and I enjoy seeing new faces each week. We are excited about some of the things we have coming up this month. Here are just a few things to look forward to: ~ The Lunch Bunch going to The Hibachi Grill on Friday, May 3 ~ The Grand Rapids Symphony at the Kroc Center on Wednesday, May 8 (Begins at 2:00 pm) ~ The Aging Well Conference at The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas from 10-2 on Thursday, May 9. ~ Mothers Day Tea on Friday, May 10 at the Center. ~ Tour of a chocolate factory called Chocolates by Grimaldi, in Grand Haven, on Friday, May 17. We hope that you sign up for these events in addition to other activities we have coming up. And, as always please know that my door is always open .

-Jonathan

Staff & VolunteersCenter 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

Come to the Puebla Let me take you to the Puebla, let’s go,

It’s Cinco de Mayo and there’s a great show.

The Puebla is in the oldest part of town

And locals and tourists all come down.

Thousands of people come to see

A celebration of Mexican history.

In Los Angeles every year

Giant crowds gather to laugh and to cheer.

There’s dancing and music, you can’t just stand,

You have to dance to the

mariachi band.

Look at the market, look at

the fellows,

Selling maracas, pinatas,

sombreros.

It’s Cinco de Mayo and there’s a great show,

So let me take you to the Puebla, let’s go!

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Color Pencil Therapy—Mondays at 11:00 Bible Study—Thursdays at 11:00 Bingo—1st Friday of the Month at 12:30

Craft Corner—Mondays at 10:00 Case Manager—Thursdays 10:00—12:00 Breakfast—2nd Thursday of the Month 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

5/1/19 Chair Exercises @ 12:30 w Calvin Nurses 5/2/19 Coffee w/ a Cop 9:30 5/3/19 Lunch Bunch (Hibachi Grill) 5/8/19 Chair Exercises @ 12:30 w Calvin Nurses 5/8/19 Grand Rapids Symphony (Kroc Center) 2pm 5/9/19 Breakfast 9:00 5/9/19 Aging Well Conf. 10a-2p 5/10/19 Mothers Day Tea 5/15/19 Meridian Donuts & Coffee 9:30 5/17/19 Chocolate Factory Tour (Grand Haven) 11a 5/21/19 Free Legal Advice 10:00 5/27/19 Center Closed 5/30/19 May Birthday Celebration

1...David Burgess 4...Alice Cole 9...Russell Gibbs 11...Charlotte Griffen 12...Jim Castillo 12...Charles James 16...Celia Cherry 17...Obid Thompson 18...David Aguilar 20...David Bates 22...Rodney Gaffney 22...David Kilgore 24...Al Guzman 25...Rita Bidstrup 27...Royce Jones 29...Milton Grier

Please bring us your gently used items for our Spring Rummage Sale. This event will take place on May 6—10 from 9 am—2 pm, and is

always a great fundraiser for our Grand Rapids Senior Center. Please ask Sue Owen if you have questions about the things you would like to donate to the sale. Thank you so much because without your donations this FUNDRAISER wouldn’t happen!

Spread the word about the sale!

Summer Fishing on the Big Lake Love to fish? Have an interest in fishing the Big Lake? Then do we have something for you! It’s a little expensive but we

thought if you knew in advance you could save up for this event. Last year we chartered a boat for a Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan for $100 per person. We would like to do this again in August. So if you’re interested, save those pennies and look for the sign up sometime in June! If you have questions please talk with Perry Hughes.

We Will Have Food, Entertainment,

Prizes and so much more!

Birthday Party to be Held on

Friday, April 31st ~

All Day Long!

May Baby’s!We Can’t Wait to Celebrate You!

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GR Senior Center Wish ListThe 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

History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2018 occurs on Monday, May 28. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in

the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

Early Observances of Memorial Day The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country ’s first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. Did you know? Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated these memorial

gatherings. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo—which first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which

businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.

Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 12, 2019

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00

3 Lunch Bunch Habachi Grill 10:30 Cards 1:00

6 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Colored Pencils 11:00

7 Arthritis Exercise 10:00

8 Wii Bowling 10:00 Chair Exercises w/ Calvin College 12:30 Grand Rapids Symphony Kroc Center 2:00

9 Breakfast 9:00 Aging Well Conference 10:00-2:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00

10 Mothers Day Tea Cards 1:00

13 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Colored Pencils11:00

14 Arthritis Exercise 10:00

15 Meridan Donuts & Coffee 9:30 Wii Bowling 10:00

16 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Golf 12:00

17 Chocolate Factory Tour Grand Haven 11:00 Cards 1:00

20 Cribbage 10:00 Crafters Corner 10:00 Colored Pencils11:00

21 Tech Support 9:00 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Free Legal Advice 10:00 Advisory Council 1:00

22 Wii Bowling 10:00

23 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00 Bingo 12:30

24 Cards 1:00

27 Center Closed 28 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Cards 1:00

29 Wii Bowling 10:00

30 Arthritis Exercise 10:00 Case Manager 10:00-12:00 Bible Study 11:00

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Celebrating May

Birthdays

1 Coffee w/ Cop 9:30 Wii Bowling 10:00 Chair Exercises w/ Calvin College 12:30

Well

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:

Any Donation Lunch: $2

2019

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From the Coordinator’s Desk

May is the month of two important and very different holidays: Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. We celebrate love, care, and often the sacrifices mothers have made for their families. Have a Happy Mother’s Day! We also celebrate our service men and women who made, and continue to make, many sacrifices that keep us free. Now it is our turn to appreciate the sacrifices they have given. If you have veterans in your life, take the time to thank them for their dedication to our country. You can also send a card or stop in at the Veterans Facility. Many have no family in the area, and your visit would be the highlight of their day. If any members have a loved one who is serving in the military, we would love to send them a card thanking them for their service. Please provide me with their address. I wish each of you a very fulfilling and happy May!

Lisa Sarber, CTRS Center Coordinator

Staff Coordinator: Lisa Sarber, CTRS Nutritional Aide: Joann Kanady Bus Driver: John Bouma Senior Neighbors Representative: Nicole Gebben

Advisory Council Members President: Jim VanStee Vice President: Roger Wynsma

Treasurer: Fred Dillinger Secretary: Jackie Sheler Members at Large: Joe Haviland, Lois Ripma & Al Wolf Advisory Council Meeting: May 9 at 1.

Grandville Senior Neighbors CenterLocated 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

2 Julie Allen 4 Helen Thuemmel 4 James VanStee 5 Lowell VanOs 6 Judith Skeans 6 Kathy Uecker 7 Arthur Meyer 9 Shirley Davidson 9 Gail Hallas 9 Mary Roberts 9 Mary Samora 11 Betty Ebel 12 Claire Chaffee 13 Ella Hawks 15 Oksun Hanson 17 Mary Armstrong 18 Tom Rhoda 19 Luann Brower 20 Helen Wheeler 21 Jim Davidson 22 Vern Hoffman 23 Martha Dykstra 24 Raquel Villarreal 25 Scott Boerema 26 Jim Ford 26 Jean Lowing 26 Allan Wolf 27 Martha Eerdmans 27 Barbara Yeomans 30 Carolyn Peck

Don’t forget to claim your free birthday lunch on Birthday Friday - the last Friday of the Month. Happy Birthday!

May

Birthdays


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 forLunch - White

*Colored Place Mats forSpecial Occasions

*Decaf Coffee*Regular & Green Tea*Coffee Creamer*Sugar, Splenda or Equal*Hot Tea Pot (40 gallon)

*Postage Stamps*Copy Paper -White & Color

*Bingo prizes -$5 gift card

*New AA & AAABatteries

*Greeting Cards*Foam Plates, Bowls& Lunch Trays

Sunday Luncheon May 19

1 pm

Catered by Carole’s Catering Menu: Baked Chicken

Sign up with $8 payment by: Tuesday, May 14

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 Spring Summer 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 free admission to all home games and most away games in our conference division. Stop by the

Community Education Office for your card.

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, 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 lat-

er 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 ofthis program. The money goes directly back into theprogram to allow for continued service.

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

• Rides must be cancelled through RideLink.

• This service is available Sunday through Friday


Friday, May 3 at 11:00 - Music with Bob Lacey. RSVP by Friday, April 26.

Wednesday, May 8 at 10:00 - Annual Access to Music performance at Salvation Army Kroc Center, This is a free event & we will be car pooling. RSVP by Monday, May 6.

Thursday, May 9 at 11:00 - Free Legal Advice. RSVP by Monday, May 6.

Friday, May 10 at 11:00 - Mother’s Day Social with music by National Heritage Academy 6th Graders. RSVP by Friday, May 3.

Monday, May 13 at 1:00 - Arts & Crafts with Barb - Finishing Bird Houses from April.

Wednesday, May 15 at 10:45 - Lunch Bunch Outing to Arnie’s. We will be car pooling. RSVP by Friday, May 10.

Friday, May 17 at 11:00 - Music with Martin Zyla. RSVP by Friday, May 10.

Friday, May 24 at 11:00 - Memorial Day Party with music by David Molinari. RSVP by Friday, May 17.

Tuesday, May 28 at 11:00 - Speaker: Walker Education with HealthBridge.

Tuesday, May 28 at 12:45 - Feeding America Food Pantry.

Wednesday, May 29 at 1:00 - Gardening with Grandville Central Elementary & Hope Gardens.

Friday, May 31 at 11:00 - May Birthday Party with music by Marvin Lutrell. RSVP by Friday, May 24.

Foot Care Nail Cutting for $25

Pam Centeno is a Registered Nurse with

experience in footcare. She is providing footcare for this community. Please call the Center at 616. 531.5250 or Pam directly at 616.822.9214 to schedule an appointment.

Foot Care Includes: *Soaking feet in warm water, trimmingtoenails, assessing & sanding Calluses,

applying lotion with foot massage & polish if requested is $5 extra.

Thank You for your Donation:

Family Fare: Groceries Panera: Baked Goods Lois Ripma: Ice Cream for Birthday Friday Samaritas: Birthday Cake Sunset Retirement Homes: Dessert for Gleaners Lunch The Laurels: Ice Cream Sundaes

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who donate items or money to Grandville 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!


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


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

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

2 9:00 Walk Club 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Billiards/Pool 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo

3 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Music with Bob Lacey (RSVP) 12:45 Cards & Games

6 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group

7 9:00 Walk Club 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Bingo

8 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Access to Music at Kroc Center Outing 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Dominos

9 9:00 Walk Club 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Legal Advice 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo 1:00 Advisory Council

10 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Mother’s Day Social with music by the National Heritage Academy 6th Grade Choir (RSVP) 12:45 Cards & Games

13 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group 1:00 Arts & Crafts


15 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 10:00 BP Checks – HCA 10:45 Lunch Bunch 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Dominos


17 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Music with Martin Zyla (RSVP) 12:45 Cards & Games

20 9:00 Coloring Group 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards & Games 1:00 Painting Group


22 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Dominos


24 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Memorial Day Party with music by Davis Molinari (RSVP) 12:45 Cards & Games

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Center Closed! 28 9:00 Walk Club 10:00 Word Games 11:00 Speaker 12:45 Cards & Games 12:45 Food Pantry 1:00 Bingo

29 9:00 Breakfast 9:30 Speaker 10:00 Fitness 11:00 Fitness 12:45 Cards/Euchre 1:00 Dominos 1:00 Gardening with Hope Gardens & South Elementary Students

30 9:00 Walk Club 10:00 Fitness 10:30 Free Eye Glass Adjustments 12:45 Cards Games 1:00 People Bingo

31 9:00 Yoga 10:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 May Birthday party with music by Marvin Lutrell (RSVP) 12:45 Cards & Games

Please Make Sure You Stop

by the Front Desk to Sign-In and

Sign-Up for Special Trips and Activities!

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SENIOR NEIGHBORS GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER

FRIDAY & SATURDAY MAY 3 AND 4

9:00-3:00 PM

PLEASE DONATE ANY NON-CLOTHING ITEMS TO THE LOWELL SENIOR

CENTER DURING OUR OPEN HOURS

THANK YOU

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

“Life was meant for good friends and great adventures!” ~Unknown


Thursday, May 9 Dinner & Tulips in Holland Outing—4:00

Monday, May 13 Heidi’s Farmstand Outing—9:30

Thursday, May 23 Whitecaps Outing—9:00

Friday, May 24 Mystery Dinner—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!

Above: We had fun celebrating St. Patty’s Day! Below: Enjoying hand & foot together!

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

Community Caregivers Fountainview of Lowell Guardian Angel Homecare Green Acres of Lowell Heather Hills KDL Library Laurels of Kent Senior Sing Along SKLD The Medical Team United Healthcare


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, 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 ofthis program. The money goes directly back into theprogram to allow for continued service.

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

• Rides must be cancelled through RideLink.

• This service is available Sunday through Friday

Birthdays In

14– Carolyn Vanderkooy

16– Janet Boerema

20– Shirley Willis

25– Phyllis Bieri

*Anyone celebrating a birthday will receive a coupon for a FREE lunch and

should also come to be celebrated at the monthly birthday bash!

BREAKFAST CARING CHILDREN

FAMILY FLOWERS FOREVER

HEART KISSES

LOVE

MAMA MAY MOM

MOMMY MOTHER SPECIAL

UNIQUE



Please Make Sure to Sign-In

and Sign-Up for Special Trips and Activities!

1 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Walk Club

10:30 ~ Bible Study

12:45 ~ Meijer

2 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters @ Laurels of Kent

10:00 ~ Exercise @ Schneider Manor

11:00 ~ Trivia Time

3 Fun Sock Day Garage Sale 9-3 Hair & Nail Appts 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game

11:00 ~ Jeopardy w/ Teresa

12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Heather Hills

6 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

11:00 ~ Uno Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

7 10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo

8 No Socks Day 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Walk Club

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Words in Words Game

12:45 ~ Meijer

9

9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


11:00 ~ Book Club w/ KDL

4:00 ~ Dinner @ Russ’ & Tulips in Holland

10 Purple Day

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot Game

10:45 ~ Mother’s Day Tea w/ Medical Team

12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Fountainview of Lowell

13

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

9:30 ~ Heidi’s Farmstand

11:00 ~ LCR Game

12:45 ~ Pokeno

14 Dance Like A Chicken Day

10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo w/ Laurels of Kent

15 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Walk Club

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Brain Games

12:45 ~ Meijer

16

9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


10:00 ~ Tasty Treats w/ Green Acres

17 Denim Day


10:45 ~ Birthday Bash w/ Bing Higbee

12:30 ~ Bingo w/ Community Caregivers

20

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:45 ~ Craft

12:45 ~ Pokeno

21

10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo w/ United Healthcare

22

9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Walk Club

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Brain Games

12:45 ~ Meijer

23 Center Closed


Whitecaps Baseball Game & Lunch Outing

24 Patriotic Day


10:45 ~ Pinto Bean Auction

12:30 ~ Bingo

4:30 ~ Mystery Dinner

27 CENTER CLOSED

28 10:00 ~ Aggravation


11:00 ~ Bingo

29 9:00 ~ Hand & Foot

10:00 ~ Walk Club

10:30 ~ Bible Study

11:00 ~ Brain Games

12:45 ~ Meijer

30 9:30 ~ Nifty Knitters


10:45 ~ Power of Positivity w/ Holland Home

31 Hawaiian Shirt Day


10:45 ~ Music w/ Eddie Francisco

12:30 ~ Bingo

Suggested Donations:

Lunch 60+ $2.75 59- $3.50 charge

Exercise: $2 Craft Class: $3

Sparta Senior Neighbors Center 16

Coordinator: Jane Ringler

Nutrition Aides: Corrine Towns Janice Follett

Bus Drivers: Melode LaHuis

Donna VanOeffelen

Internet Classes

With Comp Renew

Starts Tuesdays in May 1:15 p.m.

Come learn how the internet can be a useful tool!


2nd Nora Woods 3rd Joan McCarty 4th Clara Brown 6th Judy Skeans 9th Helen Pike 10th Gerard Kubik 11th Joyce Petersen 13th Esther Waller 14th Bertha Grzybowski 26th Donna VanOeffelen 26th Irv Lister 27th Lucille Norton

MAY

Voted Best Chip: Dill Pickle



1 10:30 Music w/Bob Lacey 11:30 Lunch 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour

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

3 10:30 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour 2-4 Knit Crochet

6 10 Music w/Country Stringz 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

7

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

8 10 Coffee w/Mom PARTY 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour

9 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour

10 10:30 Coin Game .75 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Euchre $1 2 Coffee Hour

13 Commodities 10:30 CRAFT 11 Life of Anna S. 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Penny Pincher’s Club 2 Coffee Hour

14 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:15 Internet Class 2 Coffee Hour

15 10:30 Tribute to Patsy Cline 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Adv Meet 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour


17 10 Group Crossword Puzzle 10:30 Rally Roll .50 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Cribbage $1 2 Coffee Hour

20 10 Music w/Country Stringz 11:30 Lunch 2 Coffee Hour 2 Depart for G.H.

21 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:15 Internet Class 2 Coffee Hour

22 11:30 Lunch 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour 2 Return G.H.

23 9:30 BP Check 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour

24 10 Farkle .50 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Euchre $1 2 Coffee Hour

27

Center Closed 28 10:30 Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:15 Internet Class 2 Coffee Hour

29 11:30 Long Lake Park Picnic 1 Car Pool 2 Coffee Hour


31 10:30 Music w/Mary Rademacher 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Shut the Box .50 2 Coffee Hour

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

May

Suggested Lunch

Donation $2.75

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 Mcpherson, Mitch RossWelcoming Committee:

Lynn Hojacki, Kevin Koster, Steve Kwaitkowski, Mitch Ross

Representative to the SNI Board: Myrna Zielinski

RAPID Board: Mary KinnaneAdvisory Council meets the third

Wednesday of the month. Subject to change if needed.

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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 774.1288.00 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 NoonThere is a suggested donation of

$2.75 for Over 60Guests under 60 are $3.50

Senior Center Staff

Sherri Meines: Center Coordinator, Senior Director Certified

Nutrition Aide: Welcome! Lora Boogaard

Senior Companion Volunteer’s: Delores Dykstra, Mike Moklebust,

Nancy Plaisier


Don’t forget to stop by the

information table

and sign-up for

activities

and outings

at the Walker Center!

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 Final payment due May 1st, 2019

Please make check payable to Walker Firehouse Café/Senior Neighbors

4101 Lake Michigan Drive Walker MI 49534

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

Special Music Dates in May on FRIDAY’s

Friday May 10th 11:00 John Amos

“Teddy Bear Picnic Party”

Friday May31st John Amos

“Pre Summer Beach Party”


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

May Birthday’s

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

and enjoy a free Birthday Lunch.

Julie Allen 2 Gail Hallas 9

Shirley Jacobson 13 Judi Smith 15

Gordy Zielinski 19

First Wednesday of the MonthFree Legal Services with

Michael Herring at 11:00 am

New Tai Chi for Arthritis Class

beginning in Walker. Senior Neighbors is

partnering with the Walker KDL to offer

Tai Chi for Arthritis Tuesday and Thursday

evenings at 6:00pm Space is limited,

reserve your spot now by Calling Julie Lake

at Senior Neighbors. 616-233-0283


1 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:30 Flower Cookies w/Maria 11:00 David Molinari, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

3 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:00 Food Demo w/Sherri Fruit Smoothies 12:00 Lunch 9:30 Senior Odyssey GDVL MS

6 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 10:30 Book Club w/Michelle 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

8 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 John Manszewski, Vocal 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

10 9:00 Food Demo Teddy Bear Pancakes 10:00 Teddy Bear Memories

11:00 John Amos, 70’s 12:00 Lunch Teddy Bear Picnic

13 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:00 MSU Memory Screening w/Christin 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch

15 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 11:00 Lee Gravelyn, Vocals 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Advisory Meeting

17 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:30 Leave for Countryside Green House, returning for lunch 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

20 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo 11:00 Cards & Games 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games 3:00 Check in CRCG

22 Center Closed

All Programming at the Christian Reformed

Conference Grounds In Grand Haven

24 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

27 Center Closed for 29 9:00 Coffee, Cookies & Cards 9:15 Leave for the White Caps Senior Living Days 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games

31 9:00 Coffee & Cookies 9:30 Bingo w/Dimes

11:00 John Amos, Vocals Pre-Summer Beach Party

May

Older American’s

Month

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CENTRAL OFFICE OF SENIOR NEIGHBORS

678 Front Ave. NW Suite 205 Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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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