2018 Spring Caregiver Training - Isabella County

Volume 118 Issue 3

MARCH 2018

Published monthly by the Friends of Isabella Seniors for the Isabella County Commission on Aging Friends of Isabella Seniors - 2200 South Lincoln Road, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 - (989) 772-0748 - isabellacounty.org/dept./coa

Monday, March 19 - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

at Two Participating Locations:

Isabella Commission on Aging - Room B McLaren Central Michigan Emergency Entrance

2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mount Pleasant 1221 South Dr., Mount Pleasant

2018 Spring Caregiver Training April 6, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

“Supporting Caregivers and Reducing their Stressors” Event is Free and Open to the Public

Robin Marvel, author and motivational speaker will give hands on techniques and tools to amplify your

strengths and transform your caregiving experience. She will give you life changing actions paired with

effective and easy to use daily tools to build a foundation of

strength to achieve results.

Isabella County Commission on Aging

2200 South Lincoln Rd, Mt Pleasant - Activity Rooms A & B

Reservations Suggested - Call (989) 772-0748

Refreshments will be Served

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Director’s Comments Happy March! Spring is always so

exciting . . . the smells, the pop-up days of

warmth teasing us for what is to come, and of

course our Boys of Summer, the Detroit

Tigers back to work taking part in spring

training. Sure, we will still have wintery

days, but the days are getting longer and we

can see that spring is well on its way.

First and foremost, I would like to

thank all of those who so generously donated

to the Have-a-Heart Fund, which is a fantastic

program provided by Friends of Isabella

Seniors. As a result of the wonderful donations that were received, we were

able to provide assistance to 75 individuals, who were so incredibly thankful

for the gifts. Thank you all again so very much! (See Have a Heart Donors

on the next page.)

For those who might not know, March 3rd is Caregiver Appreciation

Day. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and show our sincere

appreciation to all of the Caregivers in our community. Caregivers are

family members, paid helpers, or volunteers who regularly assist individuals

with daily living activities. Caregivers are essential for those who want to

remain in their homes but are unable to care for themselves. It is so

important for Caregivers to find balance, understanding that taking care of

oneself is just as important as taking care of someone else. Did you know

that we have a Caregiver Training Program that provides resources and

support to Caregivers here at the Isabella County Commission on Aging?

We have a Caregiver Support Group that meets monthly, providing a support

system for Caregivers, letting them know that they are not alone. The

schedule for the support group can be found in this issue of Active Living on

Page 7. In addition to the Caregiver Training Program, we also have a

Respite Care Program through our In-Home Services Program that provides

relief for Caregivers by having a Commission on Aging staff member spend

time with the individual in need of care, allowing the Caregiver to participate

in an activity or get rest. For more information on either the Caregiver

Training Program or Respite Care, please call the Commission on Aging at

989-772-0748.

As always, I encourage everyone to take advantage of all of the

wonderful programs and services offered through the Commission on Aging.

We are here to support you and hope to see you here taking part in programs,

activities, and fellowship.

This page is sponsored by: Crestwood Village Assisted Living

Mission Moments

Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A. COA Executive Director

The Commission on Aging office and COA Activity Center

building will close at Noon on Friday, March 30, in

observance of Good Friday. All Food with Friends Meal Sites

will be CLOSED on Friday, March 30, and there will be no

meal delivery.

Spring is just around the corner and our Foster

Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers have

been very busy in 2018. In January we had an

orientation with 8 new volunteers, 6 new Foster

Grandparents and 2 new Senior Companions! They are

excited to get out and volunteer in their communities.

Also, in January, Commission on Aging

hosted a community wide training on Vulnerable Adult

Awareness. Lieutenant Traci Ruiz spoke on elder abuse,

neglect, detection and exploitation. We hosted 90

community and state-wide attendees and professionals.

A special thanks to Friends of Isabella Seniors for

sponsoring the event.

On a final note, the

Foster Grandparent / Senior

Companion Programs

would like to give a special

thanks to the Mt. Pleasant

Arbor of Gleaner’s Club for

their generous donations of

IRide tickets to our

volunteers! Thank you so

much it, was greatly appreciated!

Brandi Knivila, FGP/SCP Program Director

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This page is sponsored by: McLaren Central Michigan Hospital

Thank You

Have a Heart Donors Anonymous

Janice Bauman

Nancy Brasington

Alec Brooks

Jane Butcher

Nancy Carlson

Marian Carpenter

Robert G. & Betty A. Clason

Shepherd Rotary Club

Donna Collins

Sue Coon

Leota Curtiss

Jackie Curtis

Shirley Decker

Family of William &

Mary Dennis

Dr. Claudia B. Douglass

James & Barbara Draper

Francis & Darlene Fedewa

Joe & Barb Frankenfield

Shirley French

Judith Friday

John Frisch

Ralph & Becky Granger

June E. Haines

Regina Hasler

Roger & Karen Hatt

Edwin & Ruth Helwig

Patricia Herron

Joan Hogan

Neil & Linda Hopp

Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Jackson

Raymond & Janet Johnson

Martha Jose

Paul Juhasz

Nancy Keenon

Ulana Klymyshyn

Gary Kramer

Dean & Judith Kreiner

Arnold & Jeffery Krueger

Dolores J. Lawrence

Betty Lulinski

Ronald J. & Carolyn L. Lutz

Jo Ann Maxim

Jenny McClure

Betty Miller

Cheryl Moe

Bob & MaryAnn Mooradian

Jerry Morey

Marilyn Palmer

Randy & Sue Richmond

Vicki L. Robinson

Lavonna & Randall Roose

Donald & Suzanne Schafer

Pat & Marty Siuda

Richard & Margie Smith

Mallary Soloc

Ruth Ann Sowle

Alice Spayd

Gordon & Suzi Tengen

Joseph & Judith Travis

Dale & Mary Ann Wawersik

Jeanette Wedding

Susan Welsh

Richard & Sharlene Wilson

James & Carol Wojcik

Michael & Molly York

In Honor of… Barb Frankenfield

Don & Paula Johnson

Dick & Sandy Wood

Bonnie Schaeffer

Doris Dale

Brenda J. Upton

Miklos Ferber

Have a Heart Workers

Judy Williams

In Memory of… James Bauer

Nancy Bauer

Ed Bellingar

Joann Bellingar

Lyle Blackman

Wilma Blackman

Donald E. Chapman

Duane Chapman

Edwin & Othea Chapman

Duane Chapman

Maurice Chapman

Pansy Thaller

Bill & Louanna Burch

Donald & Lucille Cotter

Dan & Roni Howard

Rita Doerfer

Violet Robinson

Ronald Doerr

Lois Doerr

Joan Durham

Anonymous

Joyce Fish

Ron & Linda Ruble

Art & Mary Florkey

Martin & Sandra Trombley

Vernon N. Foster

Louis & Justine Fiorillo

Dan Garver

Priscilla Garver

Max Haggart

Joyce Haggart

Floyd Hauck

Mary Beth Hauck

Juan Hines

Donna Hines

Pat Horgan

Sharon Horgan

Frank & Linda Horning

Ron & Linda Ruble

Rosetta Jensen

Mike & Dianne Morey

Anita M. Langlois

James & Anne-Marie Dutcher

John Lauffer

Priscilla Garver

Dick McDonald

Barbara J. McDonald

Mary Jo McEvoy

Roni Howard

Helen Miller

Mt Pleasant Arbor of Gleanors

Mary Lois Molson

Francis & Barbara Molson

Judith Irene Neely

Pattie Baderschneider

Sharron Dodge

“Our Parents”

Richard & Linda

Schudiske

C.B. Parkhill & Mary Parkhill

Dolores Kitzmiller

Barb Pitts


Louise Plachta

Ralph Pitts

Jeanne Reese

Fran & George Rouman

Ginny & Bill Cain

Joseph & Agnes Poire

Jack & Mary Lou Westbrook

Virginia Mae Sharp

Kristy Fairbanks

Philomen Shoen

Ross Hart

Richard "Rick" Smith

Mrs. Richard C. Smith

Glenn Stacy

Cliff & Joyce Stacy

Louis Thaller


Pansy Thaller

Terry Thaller


Pansy Thaller

Vergie Thorn


Andy Tschappat

Elizabeth Tschappat

Mary Watson

Richard & Diana Moreau

Mary Weakland

Anonymous

Hood & Jean Westbrook

Jack & Mary Lou Westbrook

Gary Whitmore

Joan Whitmore

Bob Wilson

Sandra Wilson

Ron Windgaston

Roy & Alice Burlington

In Memory & Honor of… The loving hearts of the

McCrackens and

Gibbs Family

Bill & Louise McCracken


This page is sponsored by: in memory of Dr. Leonard E. Plachta

Events/Classes

“Country Covered Bridge” Wednesday, March 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

in COA Room C. $25 per person (supplies included) Let award winning television artist Steve Wood help develop the “artist” in

you to create and capture the beauty and joy in an idyllic country setting. You don’t

have to be “born with the gift” to be a great painter. Remember “Anyone Can

Paint” these pieces of art. Steve’s methods are applicable to the beginner as well as

the advanced painter. Create an 11” x 14” acrylic landscape painting in class.

Contact COA at (989) 772-0748 to register.

Explore Treatment Options for Hip

and Knee Arthritis Arthritis or simply years of use may damage joints, causing symptoms of

pain. If you are experiencing joint pain, stiffness or swelling that makes it difficult

to walk, climb stairs or limits everyday activity, join Orthopedic Surgeon Michael

Moutsatson, DO, to learn about options for relief. Learning about treatment options

can ease anxiety and provide the knowledge necessary to help you make the best

decision possible to improve or maintain your quality of life. Non-operative

management as well as knee and hip replacement surgery will be discussed.

Wednesday, March 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Isabella County Commission on Aging in Room B

2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant

Integrative Restoration:

iRest® Meditation Integrative Restoration, or “iRest®,” is

a research-based meditation practice that has

been shown to effectively reduce stress,

insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic pain &

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to

restore our innate sense of well-being, joy,

interconnectedness, and freedom.

It is currently being utilized in VA

hospitals, military bases, hospitals and clinics,

hospice, homeless shelters, community

programs and schools.

iRest® Meditation:

Introductory Course Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

March 14 – April 18, 2018

6 Weeks

COA Library

$75 per person

Bring a friend: $60 per person

Beginners Welcome

No Experience Necessary

iRest® Meditation: Making It

Your Own (Advanced Course) This class is being offered to students

who have completed the introductory course of

iRest® Meditation and would like to explore

further its practice and integration in daily life.

Focus will be placed upon the basic principles,

dynamic discussion, and guided meditation.

Mondays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.


6 Weeks

COA Library

$75 per person

Bring a friend: $60 per person

Instructor:

Ann FitzGerald

Certified iRest Teacher,

Integrative Restoration Institute (IRI)

“Zentangles” Monday, March 19, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

in COA Room B. $15 per person and

supplies are included. It’s only March but we are starting to think about

April showers already! This month’s Zentangle class will

be all about RainTangles as we embrace the April showers that bring us May

flowers! Not only that, but we will be working on black tiles with white pens to

highlight the contrast between winter and spring. No previous experience required.

Just bring yourself and a friend too if you like. Whether you've taken classes or not,

you can do this!!! All you have to do is try "one stroke at a time!” Contact COA to

register (989) 772-0748.Teacher: Randi Wynne-Parry, Certified Zentangle Teacher.

iPad and iPhone Class at COA “General Computer Security”

Tuesday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. in COA Room B

This month, we will focus on general computer security and how to make

sure your information on your device is safe from the outside world. There will

also be an opportunity to talk with an IT person about any questions you may have

about your device. Sponsored by Veterans Memorial Library


Tai Chi for Arthritis

(TCA) Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) is a

research-based tai chi form created by Dr.

Paul Lam and his team of health care

professionals. It is a gentle, slow-moving

exercise designed to improve balance,

flexibility, muscle strength, and well-

being. Regular practice may also reduce

the incidence and fear of falling in the

elderly.

Beginner Tai Chi Class Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.


COA Fitness Room

6 Weeks – 12 Classes

No experience necessary

Intermediate Tai Chi Class Mondays & Wednesdays,

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.


COA Fitness Room


Pre-Requisite: Previous Experience with

the TCA 1

(12 Movements)

Advanced Class Tuesdays & Thursdays,

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.


COA Fitness Room


Pre-Requisite: Previous Experience with

the TCA 1 & 2 (41 Movements)

Suggested Donation:

$25 - $50 for each class

Loose Clothing and Supportive Shoes

Recommended

Ann FitzGerald, Certified Instructor

Tai Chi for Health Programs

This page is sponsored by: Margaret’s Meadows

Aqua Zumba Splash your way into shape with an

invigorating, low-impact aquatic workout.

Integrating the Zumba philosophy with

traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua

Zumba® blends it all together into a

workout that's cardio-conditioning, toning

and exhilarating!

Tuesdays & Thursdays

7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. - CMU SAC Pool

12 classes for $36 (punch card)

expires when punches are used or

7 weeks after issue date

Punch card available for purchase at COA

Instructor: Judi Swartz

Fitness Classes For more information or to register contact Marcy Jerome at COA (989) 772-0748

Hula Class

Come learn the hula as well as other

Polynesian dances. The music and

movements are fun to do. All ages and

levels of ability are welcome. Wear

comfortable clothing (barefoot optional).

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

COA Fitness Room

No Charge

Instructor: Sue Courington

Zumba Gold Designed for beginners and older

adults using modified, low-impact, easy to

follow moves. An energizing workout that

burns calories and tones muscles.

Thursdays

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

COA Fitness Room







Drop-in Fee $10


Instructor: Judi Swartz

Line Dancing

Yoga Zen Yoga, with gentle range of

motion movements, includes gentle

holding positions for hips, lower back and

shoulders.

Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

COA Fitness Room


expires when punches are used or 7 weeks

after issue date


expires when punches are used or 14

weeks

after issue date

Drop-in Fee $10

Please bring your own mat


Instructor: Catherine Tobin

Water Aerobics Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CMU SAC Pool

12 classes for $35 (punch card that does not expire)

MUST have a physician release and

a liability form on file with COA to attend

the class. Forms available at COA.

Instructor: Mary Alsager

Peer Led

Low-Impact Exercise

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

10:15 a.m. COA Fitness Room

Beginner

No Classes until

late April

Intermediate

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

COA Room C

No Charge


Health Benefits of

Aquatic Therapy

Join COA on Friday, March 9,

from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Room

C. Have you ever considered taking an

aquatic therapy class, but want to know

more information or are nervous to take

the plunge? This seminar presented by

NovaCare will provide information on the

health benefits of aquatic therapy and how

it can help with your everyday life.

Journey to the Commission on

Aging building to experience these

performances in March leaving you

more enriched having made the trip.

Enrich others’ lives and bring a friend,

neighbor or family member as you Tour

the Arts.

Monday, March 12, 1:00 p.m.

to 2:00 p.m. in Room B.

Nathan Myers, Jazz Guitarist, will be

accompanied by performers on the

horns and drums for an exciting and fun

performance.

Monday, March 26, 1:00 p.m.

to 2:00 p.m. in Room B.

Join us for a performance by the Mt.

Pleasant community Church Bell Choir.

This page is sponsored by: Pat & Marty Siuda family in support of Isabella County Seniors

Events / Classes Travel

Friday, March 30 Cost: $93.00

Motor coach departs COA at 3:00 p.m.

Reservation & payment due now.

Trip includes transportation to Fox

Theatre, snack, and theatre ticket.

Dinner at Colors; full menu, dinner is

on your own.

The Sound of Music started as a hit

Broadway show. It is back, updated and

fresh delighting audiences across the

country. It's like visiting an old friend but

finding yourself surprised as well. It's also

a reminder of why this show is such a huge

success; don’t miss it register today.

Vera Bradley

Annual Outlet Sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Saturday, April 14 Cost: $70.00

Motor coach departs COA at 8:00 a.m.

Reservation & payment due by Mar. 15

Trip includes transportation, snack,

entry ticket for sale, gifts by Vera Bradley,

refreshments and private checkout area.

The Annual Vera Bradley Outlet

Sale runs 5 amazing days where you will

find 40-60% off the retail prices of Vera

Bradley handbags, purses, totes, luggage,

stationary and accessories – in a shopping

experience filling over 100,000 square feet

of space!

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS Send payments to: COA Activity Center

Attn: Marcy Jerome

2200 South Lincoln Road,

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

www.isabellacounty.org/dept/coa

Click on COA Trips or

Call (989)772-0748 for information!

Holland Tulip Festival Thursday, May 10 $60.00 per person

Motor coach departs COA at 8:00 a.m.

Reservation & payment due March 26.

Trip includes transportation, snack and

tickets to festival venues. Lunch at the

Dutch MarketPlaats is on your own.

A full day of enjoyment is

scheduled by visiting the Windmill Island

Gardens and joining the tour, then

shopping and lunch at the Dutch

MarketPlaats, taking in the Tulip Time

Parade in comfortable seating provided,

attending the Quilt Show viewing the

artistry of each quilt, watching dancers

perform and so much more.

Travel Looking Ahead Make room on your calendars to

watch the Detroit Tigers play on June

28, see Disney’s The Lion King on July

27 at the Wharton Center, go on boat

cruises, attend the Cherry Point Fish

Boil and so much more!


This page is sponsored by: Clark family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service

Caregiver Support Meeting Our next Caregiver Support Meeting will be Tuesday,

March 20, at the Isabella County Commission on Aging Activity

Center, 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, from 6:30 p.m. to

8:00 p.m. in the Craft Room. This confidential support group is

open to all caregivers, be it caring for your mother, father, spouse,

grandparent or friend. In this group, you will receive support, learn

strategies for coping with challenging situations and get ideas that

you can immediately implement. Educational handouts are

always available. If you have questions about this group feel free to

call the COA at (989) 772-0748.

FREE Movie & Popcorn The March movie, Goodbye Christopher Robin, will be

shown on Tuesday, March 27, at 12:45 p.m. in COA Room B.

The movie and popcorn are FREE but donations are always

welcome. Goodbye Christopher Robin is a rare glimpse into the

relationship of beloved children’s author A.A. Milne and his son

Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of

Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne, and his nanny

Olive, Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the

international success of the books; the enchanting tales bringing

hope and comfort to England after the First World War. With the

eyes of the world focused on them, especially Christopher Robin,

will the family hold on to the same feelings of hope and comfort

too? (rated PG-13, 1 hour and 47 minutes) Call Katie AT LEAST

24 HOURS IN ADVANCE to register, (989) 772-0748.

Ask a COA Specialist Question: What is a Representative Payee?

Answer: If you are unable to manage your Social Security

or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits you will need

someone to serve as your representative payee. The Social Security

Administration (SSA) can choose your payee or you can choose

someone. Representative Payees must be approved by the Social

Security Administration.

The payee is required by law to use your benefits to pay for

your current needs, satisfy past debts and, if possible, to save for

future needs. He/she must use your benefits to pay only for your

needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. On an

annual basis SSA will request the payee provide a written account

of how your money was spent. The payee is also responsible for

keeping SSA informed about other changes that may affect your

eligibility for benefits. You must notify Social Security if you wish

to change your payee or you feel you no longer need a payee.

Mail your questions to: Ask a COA Specialist

Isabella County Commission on Aging

2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Call: (989)772-0748 ext. 236 or Fax (989)773-0514

Common Edible Mushrooms On Friday, March 23, in Room B at COA from 3:00

p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sister Marie Kopin, C.PP.S. will present an

overview of Common Edible Seasonal Mushrooms using materials

from Dr. Michael Beug. Come and learn many details about

foraging and identification of fungi as many more varieties will

emerge in the spring. Call the COA at (989) 772-0748 to register.

Evening Bloomers Garden Club The Evening Bloomers Garden Club will host their

business meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at COA in Room B at

7:00 p.m. For questions, please call Bettty Assmann at 989-772-

1437.

Mt Pleasant Garden Club The Mt. Pleasant Garden Club meets on Monday, March

19. The board meets at 11:30 a.m. in Room A of the COA. All

members are encouraged to attend the 11:30 meeting with the

board. At 1:00 p.m. the presenter, Bob Guillani, owner of Guys and

Dolls Photography, will provide tips for photographing plants. You

will also learn about growing Daylilies. The Business Meeting will

follow at 2:00 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to

attend this informative meeting.

Genealogical Society of Isabella County The Genealogical Society meets the second Thursday of

each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Commission on Aging, 2200 S.

Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, in Room B. State Police Officer

Michael White will present the program “Human Trafficking”

for the March 8 program. Visitors are Welcome! An informal

gathering of individuals interested in genealogy meet for lunch at

Veterans Memorial Library Annex Room in Mt Pleasant on the

third Tuesday of each month at ll:30a.m. Bring your own lunch.

Discuss family history or get help. Open to the public --- Hope

you can join us. More information may be obtained from our

website: http://isabellagenealogy.org

SERA The meeting for the State Employee Retirement Association

(SERA) on Tuesday, March 20, will start at 1:00 p.m., in Room

A of the Commission on Aging. A representative from Listening

Ear will present their programs and services. Following the

presentation will be our regular business meeting with the 50/50

drawing and door prize. Our speaker in April will be Mary Pollack

from SERA to give us an update on legislative issues. If there are

any questions, please feel free to contact Jackie Curtis (989) 772-

0597 or [email protected].

http://isabellagenealogy.org/

mailto:[email protected]


This page is sponsored by: Rowley Funeral Home “Honoring Traditions - Respecting Change”

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

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10:00 Dulcimers (C)

10:15 Peer Led Low-Impact Exercise (F)

12:00 Community Service Council (A)

1:00 Dominos & Pinochle (C)

1:00 Mahjong (C)

6

11:00 The Music Makers (C)

1:30 Yoga $ (F)

5:00 Pizza & Planning - MERS Meeting (B)

6:00 ICRH (Craft)

7:00 Evening Bloomers Garden Club (B)

7

9:30 Tax Aide Preparation (A & B)


11:oo Riddles (C)

12:00 COA Advisory Board Meeting (BR1)

1:00 Pepper (C)

1:00 Happy Ripper Quilters (Craft)

4:00 Anyone Can Paint (C)$

6:30 Friends of the Broadway (A)

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10:00 Dulcimers (C)


1:00 Tour the Arts Performance (A & B)


1:00 Mahjong (C)

3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi (F)$

5:00 iRest (Library) $

8:00 Legal Services (Conf Rm) 13

9:00 911 State of MI User Group (A & B)

10:00 Beginning Tai Chi (F)$

10:00 Needle Crafters (Craft)

11:00 Before Lunch Bingo (C)

11:30 Advanced Tai Chi (F)$

1:30 Yoga$ (F)

2:00 Intermediate Line Dancing (C)

7:00 Mid Michigan Wood Crafters (Craft)

9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft) 14

10:00 MI Association FG/SC (A)


10:30 Hip & Knee Arthritis w/McLaren (B)

11:00 Bring to share favorite pie (C)

1:00 Between the Covers Book Club (Library)

1:00 Pepper (C)



8:00 Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (A) 19

10:00 Dulcimers (C)


1:00 Mt Pleasant Garden Club (A)


1:00 Mahjong (C)


3:30 Zentangle (Craft) $


20

8:30 Friends of Isabella Seniors (Craft)


11:00 Before Lunch Bingo (C)


1:00 State Retirees (A)

1:30 Yoga $ (F)

2:00 I Pad / I Phone Class (B) “Security”

6:30 Caregiver Support Meeting (Craft)

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11:00 MP Area Christian Clergy Assn (A)

11:00 Games (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)


1:00 Second Hand Book Club (Library)

2:00 Mt Pleasant Community Foundation (A/B)

3:00 Intermediate Tai Chi (F) $

26

10:00 Dulcimers (Craft)


1:00 Tour the Arts Performance (A & B)

1:00 Mahjong (Craft)




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10:00 Beginning Tai Chi (F) $

11:00 Mary Kay Pampering (C)

11:30 Advanced Tai Chi (F) $ 12:45 Movie Goodbye Christopher Robin(A&B)

1:30 Yoga $ (F)

2:00 Intermediate Line Dancing (C)

6:00 Mid Michigan Quilt Guild (A,B&C)

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9:00 Second Sight Artists (Craft)

9:30 Tax Preparation (A & B)


11:00 Riddles (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)



COA Room Guide The room or location for each activity is listed on the calendar for reference.

Codes for rooms and locations are as follows:

A - Activity Room A Craft - Arts & Crafts Room CF - Conference Room

B - Activity Room B F - Fitness Room BR1 - Board Room

C - Activity Room C Lab - Computer Lab Library - Library

Food with Friends Lunch Served

Monday thru Friday at 12:00 p.m.

in Activity Room C.

See our Menu on pg. 12

Calendar Key: = Reservation Required

$ = Fee for Activity

Activity Center - March Activities Active LIVING Page 9

This page is sponsored by: Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices PLLC

Thursday Friday Saturday

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10:00 Learn to Knit (Craft)

11:00 Word Games (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)

4:00 Zumba Gold $ (F)

5:30 Hula Class (F)

2

9:00 Isabella County Collaborative (B)

10:00 Jam Session (Craft)


12:30 Ukulele (Craft)

1:00 Bingo (Woodland Hospice) (C)

2:30 Pepper (C)

3

9:00 Quilt Guild (A & B)

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11:00 Crafts & Conversation (C)

1:00 Pepper (C)


5:30 Hula (F)

5:00 ICRH (B)

6:30 Community Cancer Services (Craft)

7:00 Genealogical Society Meeting (A)

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11:00 Aquatic Therapy Benefits NovaCare (C)


1:00 Bingo (NovaCare) (C)

2:30 Pepper

10

3:00 Concerned Citizens for Climate

Change (B)

Reminder:

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Remember to set your clocks

ahead one hour tonight.

SPRING AHEAD!

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11:00 Crafts & Conversation (C)


1:00 Pepper (C)


5:30 Hula Class (F)

16



11:00 Mark Baumann (C)


1:00 Bingo (Prestige Place) (C)

2:30 Pepper (C)

6:00 Red Hat Strutters Dance (C)

17

9:00 Mid MI Quilt Guild (B)

9:00 Central MI Daylily Society (A)

9:00 Charlene’s Quilting Group (Craft)

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1:00 Pepper (C)


5:30 Hula Class (F)

9:30 FG/SC In-Service (A & B) 23

10:00 Jam Session (A)


11:00 Jeopardy (C)


12:30 State Rep Roger Hauck Monthly Mtg (Library)

1:00 Bingo (The Laurels) (C)

2:30 Pepper (C)

3:00 Mushroom Class (B)

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10:00 Beginning Tai Chi (F) $

11:00 Smoke & Mirrors Day (C)

11:30 Advanced Tai Chi (F) $

1:00 Pepper (C)

4:00 Zumba Gold (F) $

5:30 Hula Class (F)

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GOOD FRIDAY - Open 8:00 a.m. to Noon

NO MEALS

BUILDING CLOSES at Noon

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This page is sponsored by: Your Family or Organization

You Can Be a Page Sponsor Too! Page sponsorship is another great way to honor or memorialize

a family member or loved one. Plus you are assisting FOIS/COA in

reaching our many Older Adult citizens with educational information

on a wide variety of subjects that affect their daily lives.

When you sponsor a page you demonstrate to the community

your support of FOIS and the programs and services of the

Commission on Aging. For more information, call 772-0748.

Free Tax Preparation Available The Isabella County Commission on Aging is

working again with the AARP Tax-Aide program to assist

area citizens by providing free income tax preparation with

free e-filing available. This service is provided to low and

middle income seniors. Appointments for all sites except

Winchester Towers and Riverview must be made by calling

the Commission on Aging. Winchester and Riverview should

call their building office.

The volunteers at these tax clinics will be handling

Federal and Michigan tax returns that are within the scope of

their training, as well as Homestead Property Tax and Home

Heating credits.

Volunteers are required to pass an IRS test before

they can prepare returns. Individuals who are self employed,

have rental property, large numbers of stock transactions or

have sold property (other than their main home) should

consult a paid professional tax preparer.

The following are the dates, places and times for the

free tax preparation by appointment only - call 989-772-

0748.

2018 Tax Preparation Schedule

Commission on Aging - Activity Center

Thursdays, thru April 5

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Some additional dates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be

available in March. Call to check schedule.

Blanchard Library/Rolland Township Hall

Tuesday, March 20

10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Weidman Food with Friends Site/Weidman Library

Tuesday, March 13

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Coe Township Library, Shepherd

Tuesday, March 20

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Above sites, call for an appointment (989) 772-

0748.

Residents of Riverview and Winchester Towers - call

your building office for dates and times. These appointments

are limited to residents of those facilities.

Tax payers MUST bring Social Security cards

(NOT Medicare cards) and blank checks if direct

deposit is desired.

Do You Have Concerns About Falling? Many older adults experience concern about falling and

restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-

winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity

levels. The program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing

activity, make changes to reduce fall risks and exercise to increase

strength and balance. Join McLaren Central Michigan’s Physical

Therapists for this FREE class.

Four Week Series—March 13 through April 4

Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

McLaren Central Michigan—Rehabilitation Services

2600 Three Leaves, Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Call 989-779-5604 to register.

Is Joint Replacement for You? McLaren Central Michigan offers an all-inclusive joint

replacement program for individuals planning or considering a total

joint replacement. If you would like to learn more about the joint

replacement process, join us at one of our educational seminars on:

Thursday, March 1, 1:30 p.m. to 4 :30 p.m.

Thursday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 29, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

At McLaren Wellness Central, 2600 Three Leaves Drive, Mt. Pl.

Call (989) 779-5651 to register.

What Can We Do To Help Stop Human

Trafficking? Human trafficking is on the rise in big cities and rural areas.

With spring around the corner, it’s a good time to find out what you

can do to help prevent you or a loved one from becoming a victim.

Learn the signs that suggest someone may be a victim of human

trafficking. Join Michigan State Police Trooper Mike White for this

valuable presentation.

Wednesday, March 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

McLaren Central Michigan - FDJ Conference Room

1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Call 989-779-5606 to register.

We are looking for Reception Volunteers whose duties include answering phones and greeting COA visitors at the front desk,

referring calls to appropriate staff members, taking messages, answering general inquiries and assisting with other general office work,

including routine typing. Office experience and the ability to handle multi-line phones is recommended; computer skills are helpful.

Volunteers may work a shift Monday thru Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or afternoons from 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Currently Needed: Mondays 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and Fridays 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For information about volunteering for Reception please contact: Anna McDonald at (989) 772-0748 or email at

[email protected]

We are currently seeking Home Delivered Meal Drivers for Fridays on the Winn Route. The meals are picked up

from either the COA Kitchen or the Winn Meal Site between 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday thru Friday. The route typically takes 1-

2 hours. Duties include the pick up and delivery of meals to homebound older adults, checking the welfare of the recipient, and providing

a friendly smile. Volunteers will use their own vehicle, should be able to lift 10 to 15 lbs. and climb stairs when necessary. Mileage

reimbursement is available.

We are also currently seeking Grocery Shoppers and we are ALWAYS looking for Substitute Drivers. For more information, contact Mallory Fernandez at (989) 772-0748 or email at [email protected]

We are looking for Meal Site Assistant Volunteers at our Rosebush, Shepherd, Weidman & Winn meal sites.

Meal Site Assistants help with the following duties: setting tables, sign-in sheets, serving meals and the clean up afterwards, wiping

tables and assisting with the loading and unloading of dishwasher. The four congregate meal sites, are each unique in its’ location,

activities, and programs so duties may vary from site to site.

Rosebush Meal Site: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Shepherd Meal Site: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Weidman Meal Site: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Winn Meal Site: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For information about volunteering contact: Anna McDonald at (989) 772-0748 or email at [email protected]


This page is sponsored by: Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant . . . a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Gold Key Volunteer Opportunities

You Can Check Your Tax Refund Status Online FEDERAL: www.irs.gov

On the home page, click on “Refunds” then click on “Where’s My Refund?” Read and follow steps 1, 2 and 3 then click the

link “Where’s My Refund?” For security reasons, you will have to enter: Social Security Number, Filing Status (single, married, etc.),

Exact Refund Amount as shown on your tax return. The information should be available 24 hours after an e-file is accepted, and it may

take four weeks after the date a paper file is mailed. “Where’s My Refund” is updated once every 24 hours.

MICHIGAN: www.michigan.gov/taxes

Click the Box – “Where’s My Refund?” For security reasons, you will have to enter: Social Security Number and Last Name

to Log In. Then click on Check My Tax & Refund Information. Then enter the Tax Year (2017), AGI (Adjusted Gross Income), or

THR (Total Household Resources) (see below), and Filing Status.

Note: For 2017 Michigan returns, (AGI) Adjusted Gross Income is found on line 10 of your MI-1040. (THR) Total Household

Resources is found on line 33 of your MI-1040CR or line 34 of your MI-1040CR7.

The information may not be available for at least 14 days after the e-file is accepted. It may take six weeks after a paper return is

mailed.

This page is sponsored by: Isabella County Historical Society


Rosebush March Calendar

2 Spa Day-manicures & facials

5 Bingo with prizes

7 Penny Bingo

9 Celtic music by Dave Leonard and

Ice Cream social-shamrock shakes

12 St. Patty’s craft/birthday celebrations

14 Penny Bingo

16 Country Classics by Dale Hafer

19 Music by Just the 2 of Us

21 Penny Bingo

23 Music by Tom Myshock

26 Game Day-Euchre/puzzles/Nutrition Education

28 Penny Bingo

30 Closed in observance of Good Friday

Rosebush Village of Rosebush Manor

4210 E. Rosebush Rd., Rosebush

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jeanette Brussow, Site Mgr., (989) 433-0151

Spring has arrived! We can shake off those winter blues

and have some fun! Stop into the Rosebush Food with Friends site

for a delicious meal and great company. After lunch, stay and

enjoy some fabulous music, a couple games of Bingo, or even a

craft. We have Sit & Get Fit every Monday, Wednesday, and

Friday at 11:15 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. All of our

activities begin at 1:00 p.m. We hope to see you soon! Don't

forget our St. Patty's Day Party and our Ice Cream Social!

All activities are provided in conjunction with Rosebush Manor *


Hello, from the Weidman Food with Friends site. Come

out and join us for some good food and great fun. This month is

Daylight savings time, on March 11. Remember to spring your

clocks forward 1 hour. Greg Merwin will be here on March 2 to

share some fantastic music. On March 14, we have a big day

planned! The Music Makers will be here to help us celebrate our

March birthdays and St. Patty’s Day party. Don’t forget that we

are closed on March 30 in observance of Good Friday. We look

forward to seeing you!

Weidman March Calendar

2 Music by Greg Merwin 10:30-12:00

5 Sit & Get Fit

7 The Music Makers


12 Sit & Get Fit

14 The Music Makers/Birthday party/St. Patty’s party

16 Sit & Get Fit/cards

19 Sit & Get Fit

21 The Music Makers/Nutrition Education

23 Sit & Get Fit/cards

26 Sit & Get Fit

28 The Music Makers


Shepherd United Methodist Church

107 W. Wright, Shepherd

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cindy Bromell, Site Mgr., (989) 828-5106

COA Activity Center 2200 S. Lincoln Rd, Mt. Pleasant

Meals: M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Katie Showers, Site Mgr., (989) 772-0748

Activity Center March Calendar

1 11:00 Word Games

2 1:00 Bingo Woodland Hospice

Dress in Blue for Colon Cancer Awareness

5 1:00 Dominoes & Pinochle

6 11:00 The Music Makers

7 11:00 Riddles & 1:00 Pepper

8 11:00 Crafts & Conversation

9 11:00 NovaCare Aquatic Therapy

1:00 Bingo NovaCare


13 11:00 Before Lunch Bingo

14 11:00 Bring/share your favorite Pie

1:00 Pepper

15 11:00 Crafts & Conversation

16 11:00 Mark Baumann

1:00 Bingo Prestige Place

St Patrick’s Day Fun!


20 11:00 Before Lunch Bingo

21 11:00 Games & 1:00 Pepper

23 11:00 Jeopardy

1:00 Bingo The Laurels


27 11:00 Mary Kay Pampering

12:45 Movie Day

28 11:00 Riddles & 1:00 Pepper

29 11:00 Smoke & Mirrors Day


Winn Community Building

2583 W. Blanchard Road, Winn

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ingrid Salomov, Site Mgr. (989) 866-2520

Spring begins this month! I’m

pretty sure we’re all more than ready for it.

I’m looking forward to the return of our

friends who are “snowbirds,” and want to

thank those of you who hung out and made

winter friendlier! As usual, activities begin

at 11:00 a.m. and lunch is served at 12:00

p.m. I always have updated calendars at the

beginning of the month, so check with me

for any changes.

Winn March Calendar

2 Board Games

5 Sit and get Fit

7 Music by Midnight Express/ and

Nutrition Education

9 Cards and CDs

12 Music by Dan Miller

14 Music by Strictly Country and

Birthdays


19 Sit and get Fit

21 Music by Country Kin

23 Board Games

26 Euchre

28 Sit and get Fit


Spring is on its way…but until

then, come out and enjoy a good meal,

share a few laughs, play a few games, and

meet some new people. Wear the most

green and you might win a prize at our St.

Patrick’s Day contest. Get out of the

house and see what Wacky Wednesday is

all about. Try your luck at a game of

bingo, we have some great prizes! We

would love for you to join us!

Shepherd March Calendar

2 Theodor Geisel’s birthday. Name a

few of his 46 children’s books

5 Chair Yoga at 10:45

7 Trivia on Aesop of Aesop’s Fables

9 Music by Greg Merwin at 11:00/

Bingo with prizes at 12:30

12 Chair yoga at 10:45

14 Tactile game

16 Music by Dan Kirchner at 11:00 /

St. Patrick’s Day celebration /

Who will wear the MOST green

contest at 12:30?

19 Chair Yoga at 10:45/nutrition ed

21 Chinese checkers anyone?

23 Bingo with Prizes at 12:30

26 Chair Yoga at 10:45

28 Wacky Wednesday

30 Closed in observance of Good

Friday

This page is sponsored by: Kerr & Utt Trust & Estate, Elder Law Firm, PLLC

WEIDMAN Senior Center

3453 N. School Rd, Weidman

Meals M, W, F, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Karen Kavanaugh, Site Mgr. (989) 644-2538


Thank You all for your generous donations which will help COA benefit

even more older adults in Isabella county.

Jim Baker

Ruth Martin

Donald Cotter

Mrs. Donald Hauck

Jack Davis

Sharon & Ryan Horgan &

Family

Mary Ann Judge

Betty Endres

Ken & Vickie Block

Kristine Higgins

Ron & Kathleen Huber

Jim & Delores Morford

Mark Mumford

Julia Todink

Joseph Hartupee

Harold & Jeanette Wilson

Kate Hollenbeck

Shepherd Women's Club

Gary House

Shirley Klein

Kay Jones

Betty Hauck

Betty Keller

Shirley Klein

Zenona Kyser

Arnold & Merrie Hammel

Charles & Mary Hoffman &

Family

Ruth Martin

Edna McDonald

Sandra Salchert

Florence Schafer

Bernadette Sunderman

In MEMORY of

This page is sponsored by: Green Acres Assisted Living, “It’s the Place to Be…”

Active living donations

COA donations

For Active Living

Betty Hammond

Alice Johnson

For Activity Center

Betty Endres

Lynne Thomas

Betty Hammond For Co-Founding COA Swim

Aerobics Program - One of the

Best Ever Programs

Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. Foote

For Food With Friends

Max Augustine

Amanda Andres-Moeggenborg

Anonymous

Charlene Birgy

Delores Brock

Gary, Deb & Tracie Cummings

John & Linda DeCamp

Marie K. Green

Laverna Hallock

Arnold & Merrie Hammel

Larry & Joyce Lethorn

Gary & Nichole Shimunek

Robert & Carol Speirs

Jack Davis

Anonymous

Betty Endres

Bernadette Sunderman

For Foster Grandparent

Program

Ruth Fransted

Mary Chudej

Steve & Sue Kennedy

Shirley Klein

William & Wanda Odykirk

Mark & Jean Rau

Martha Smith

Richard Thomas

For Gold Key Volunteer Transportation

Pat & Marty Siuda

For Senior Companion Program

Doris Hawkins

Phyllis Ahlers

John & Judy Anderson

Marcelyn Baldwin

Thomas & Constance Behm

Donna Bellinger

Alec Brooks

Paula Butler

Dean Chapman

Kathleen Chimner

Jenny Mc Clure

Bernice A. Cole

Diana English

Darlene Finch

Rose M. Fisher

Arthur & Marjorie Fountain

Alice Gauthier

Ella Griffin

Beverly Gross

Sam T. Hart

Lorraine Helminski

Dianne Holt

Rodney & Shirley Jenkins

Fredrica Knepper

Sister Marie Kopin

Dean & Judith Kreiner

Arnold & Jeffery Krueger

Ranson & Connie Leask

Blake & Lynn Marr

Jo Ann Maxim

Kathleen M. McNerney

Ethel McPhall

Francis Molson

Wilma Morey

Stephen Moreau

Cassie Newton

Pamela Ostrander

Sandy Pulaski

Martha Rarick

Jeanne Reese

Jean Reihl

Jean Richardson

Carol Santini

Rosie Saunders

Mike & Jan Schafer

Joyce Spicer

Dorothy Steele

Roger Stremlow

Dave & Margie Swayze

Leroy & Donna Swenson

Alice Tatro

Richard Thomas

Bobby Tolley

Joseph & Judith Travis

William & Colleen Vogel

Maureen Wardrop

Dale & Mary Ann Wawersik

Harold & Jeanette Wilson

Carol Wood

Linda Yuncker

Marilyn Zerbe

Active LIVING Deadline Each issue of Active LIVING is

printed and mailed to our readers before

the first day of each month. In order to

complete the entire process we need to

receive information for submission by the

tenth day of the prior month. Please

understand all articles submitted are

subject to editing for content and space

restrictions.

Isabella County

Commission on Aging

Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A.,

Executive Director

Mission Statement The mission of the Isabella County

Commission on Aging (COA) is to promote

the health, independence and fulfillment of

Older Adults through the coordination and

provision of diverse services and

opportunities. COA is a leading multi-

service agency that provides a community

focal point for the needs of our Older Adult

population.

The following programs focus on

assisting individuals who are sixty (60)

years of age and older and live within our

geographical service areas:

In Home Services Program

• Case Management

• Caregiver Training

• Counseling / Information

• Homemaking

• Medicare / Medicaid Assistance

• Personal Care

• Respite Care

Food with Friends Program

• Congregate Meals

• Home Delivered Meals

Foster Grandparent Program

Senior Companion Program

Activity Center Program

• Activities

• Travel Opportunities

• Fitness

Gold Key Volunteer Program

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Transportation

Donations or fees for all programs

and services are requested. If we can assist

you or someone you know, please call COA

at (989) 772-0748 Monday thru Friday,

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Funding sources include Client

Donations, Memorials, Planned Estate

Gifts, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe,

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging,

Isabella County Senior Millage and Federal,

State and Isabella County appropriations.


Commission on Aging

Advisory board

District 1 Roxanna Dunevant

District 2 Ruth Anne Maniteau

District 3 Shirley Decker

District 4 John Dinse

District 5 Alicia Haley

District 6 Larry Fussman

District 7 Sarvjit Chowdhary

At-Large Jason Alexander

At-Large Claudia Douglass

Friends of

Isabella Seniors

Board of Directors

President Ray Johnson

Vice President Bethany Ervin

Finance Officer Jerry Morey

Secretary Ex Officio Jennifer Crawford

Member Roy Burlington

Member Stephanie Hope

Member David J. Karmon

Member OPEN

Member Ralph Pitts

Member Eileen Jennings

Member Connie Lynch

Member Kathy House

Temporarily Away

Active LIVING is not “forwarded.”

If newspapers are returned, we remove

the individual from our mailing list. To get

back on the mailing list, you must

contact our office with your current

address. If you are planning a vacation or

will be away or are moving, call (989)

772-0748 or use the form on the back page.

This page is sponsored by: Stone Lodge Memory Care . . . “A meaningful difference”

Legal Services

Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal

advice to people over the age of 60

Legal Services offers appointments at

COA Activity Center. For an

appointment call toll free

1-866-552-2889

ICTC Gold Pass Available

If you are 80 or older, you are

eligible to receive an ICTC Gold Pass,

compliments of the Isabella County

Transportation System. This will enable

you to ride the I-Ride bus for free. This

card is made at the COA Activity Center,

2200 S. Lincoln Rd. in Mt. Pleasant. You

will need to show verification of your age.

Active LIVING Needs Support As of February 15, 2018 we have

received $3,455.00. We need to meet our

annual goal of $24,000.00. help to cover

the costs of producing and mailing the

paper. Please consider donating to

Active LIVING. You may use the form

on the back page.

Keeping Your Personal

Information Safe The Isabella County Commission

on Aging and Friends of Isabella Seniors

work diligently to protect the

confidentiality of clients, volunteers and

donors. As a reminder, for the safety and

security of our clients, volunteers, donors

and readers, Active Living will not publish

any personal information such as family

nicknames or other identifying family

information within Donations, Memorials

or general articles. We do not want anyone

to fall victim to scammers targeting

personal information. Thank you for your

understanding in this matter.

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Send to: Friends of Isabella Seniors (COA) Please make checks payable to:

2200 S. Lincoln Rd. Friends of Isabella Seniors

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

The Friends of Isabella Seniors

organization is operated exclusively for

charitable purposes, within the meaning

of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal

Revenue Code to encourage and assist

with the provision of programs and

services for older adults in Isabella

County operated in cooperation with the

Isabella County Commission on Aging.

Suggested contribution to Active

LIVING: $20.00 per year helps to cover

the costs of producing and mailing the

paper. A great way to remember when to

send your donation is to send it on your

birthday each year.

Address Changes: Active LIVING is

mailed under a nonprofit automated mail

rate and will not be forwarded with a

notice to the post office. Please notify

COA office using the delivery form at

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assure we record changes correctly.

INSIDE MARCH 2018 Issue

Drug & Needle Take Back 1

Spring Caregiver Training 1

Director’s Comments 2

Mission Moments 2

Thank You Have a Heart Donors 3

Events, Classes 4, 5

Events, Travel Activities 6

FREE Movie & Popcorn 7

Ask a COA Specialist 7

March Activity Calendar 8, 9

Tax Preparation Schedule 10

Check Your Tax Refund Status 11

FWF Menu & Site Activities 12, 13

Memorials, Donations 14, 15

Keeping Personal Information Safe 15

Legal Services 15

march 2018

Save The Dates:

iPad and iPhone Classes

Return to COA “General Computer Security”

Tuesday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. in

COA Room B See Page 4

Sponsored by Veterans Memorial Library

Explore Treatment Options

for Hip and Knee Arthritis Wednesday, March 14,

from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

COA in Room B See Page 4

Health Benefits of

Aquatic Therapy

Join COA on Friday, March 9,

from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

in Room C. See Page 6

Documents

2018 Spring Caregiver Training - Isabella County