MECOSTA COUNTY The Keyhole

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Director’s Corner 2

Activity Center News 3

In Home Services 4

Traveling Times 5

Puzzle Page 6

Jo’s Corner 7

90th Birthday celebration 8

Memorial Page 9

Meals Menus 10/11

Calendar Pages 12/17

Nature Lovers Meeting 16

Water Color Workshop 18

Line Dancing! 19

Entertainment 20/22

Halloween Fun!! 25

News on Commission on Aging

services and activities

for older adults

The Keyhole Commission on Aging

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Marketing Group TBA 9:30 am

Senior Center Board of Directors

October 12, 10:30 am

Commission on Aging Advisory Board October 20, 9:00 am

MECOSTA COUNTY

Phone: 231-972-2884

12954 80th Avenue

Mecosta, MI 49332

This newsletter can be accessed online at: www.mecostacounty.org/mccoa

Like us on Facebook: Mecostacountyseniorcenter

OCTOBER

2021

SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE!!!

COMMUNITY GIVING DAY!!

November 30, 2021 11:00am-6:00pm

at the Big Rapids Eagles!

Community Giving Day will be held at the Big Rapids Eagles and online through live streaming! This year we are in need of donations for Meals on Wheels, In Home Services, and Trans-portation. Also, If you are able to give of your time by volun-teering that is much needed as well. A few of our Senior Center Board members will be available November 30 to answer your questions. These volunteers sup-port the mission of the Commission on Aging and love to help where ever they can. Call us to find out more or stop by our table. Thank you to all for your support and generosity!

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Memorial Mecosta County Commission on Aging

Contributions May Be 12954 80th Avenue

Sent To: Mecosta, MI 49332

SCAM ALERT!!!!!! There are so many scams being reported that I wanted to pass along some

information to you. Please be aware of the following scams:

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE SCAMS If you receive an unsolicited call from someone saying they represent a

local, state or federal agency, be skeptical and trust your instincts. Hang

up if the individual claims to be from a government agency and:

• offers a new medical plan enrollment by asking for your current

insurance information;

• makes threats (like your existing coverage will be cancelled) or

rushes you to make a decision; or attempts to obtain banking

information from you.

Keep in mind that criminals will contact you via robocall in an effort to

steal personal or banking information. Do not give them any

information!

COVID 19 SCAMS During a legitimate COVID-19 contact tracing or case investigation,

health departments will ask about your health and request that you verify

your birthdate or address. They will also ask about and/or encourage

vaccination, if you are unvaccinated. They will never ask for social

security numbers, payment such as bank or credit card information,

or your immigration status.

In terms of COVID-related messages, calls from the state contact tracing

team will come from 866-806-3447 or MI COVID HELP so be aware of

the number calling you.

SCAMS FOR CELL PHONE USERS: • Don't assume a text is legitimate because it comes from a familiar

phone number or area code. Scammers use caller ID Spoofing to

make it appear the text is from a trusted or local source.

• Don't click on links in a suspicious text; they could install malware

on your device or take you to a site that does the same.

• Don't provide personal or financial information in response to the

unsolicited text or at a website linked to the message.

Don't reply, even if the message says you can "text STOP" to avoid more

messages. That tells the scammer or spammer your number is active and

can be sold to other bad actors.

Your connection to consumer protection is just a phone call away!

Contact 877-765-8388 to report concerns.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Marilynn Bradstrom District 1

Jerrilynn Strong District 2

Linda Howard District 3

Raymond Steinke District 4

Tom O’Neil District 5

Wendy Nystrom District 6

William Routley District 7

ADVISORY BOARD

Linda LaLonde President / Barryton

William Routley Vice Pres/Commissioner

Mary Bechaz Secretary/Big Rapids

Glenn Norton /Colfax

Jerrilynn Strong Sheridan

Brenda Lambrix Deerfield

Patricia Rekeny Big Rapids

SENIOR CENTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jackie Brilhart President/Sheridan

Ardath Stadtfeld Vice President/Morton

Mike Dick Treasurer/Morton

Marie Wilkerson Secretary/Chippewas

Jesse King Sr. Stanwood

Marge Smith Chippewa

John Holley Martiny

COMMISSION ON AGING Cynthia Mallory Director

Shawn Sredersas Meals Coordinator

Dawn Ketchum Transport Coor.

Beth Whyte Activity Coordinator

Jennifer Clark In-Home Service Coor.

Genevieve Abrams Outreach Worker

Amy Prosser Outreach Worker

Jo Ann Longcor Volunteer Coor.

Melissa Wilkinson Accountant

Jackie Hulbert Receptionist

Rick Neumann Maintenance

Sally Wolfbrandt Data Entry

Dolly Snyder Homemaker Aide

Lora Sherman Homemaker Aide

Linda Stewart Homemaker Aide

Kelli Johansen Homemaker Aide

Elsa Borowka Homemaker/Respite

Kathy Payton Homemaker/Respite

Open Homemaker/Respite

Open Homemaker/Respite

Open Homemaker Sub

Open Homemaker Sub

Doug Christiansen Van Driver

Shawn Young Van Driver

Steven Angell Van Driver

Open Van Driver

Greg Reynolds Van Driver Sub

Jayne Spedowski Meals on Wheels

Mark Sholty Meals on Wheels

Dennis Zietlow Meals on Wheels

Al Garner Meals on Wheels

Mary Dodge Cook

Julia Hoisington Cook

Marion Crawford Cook

Rosemary Cook Cook

Open AARP

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Hello Friends!

Ahhh...warm days and cool nights. I love the

changing seasons of Northern Michigan!

September was a busy month here at the Center and

felt more like old times. Things are still different, but we

are all together! Make sure you look at all of the flyers

in this newsletter, there are so many different things

going on and you won’t want to miss out on anything!

We are still doing ZOOM for EnhanceFitness® . If you are interested in more

information or would like to join those ZOOM classes please email me at

[email protected] and we will get you hooked up. You can also call and talk to

me or Shawn if you have questions!

Things To Do In October!

Dine In Lunch every day Monday through Friday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

BINGO is back every Friday at 1 pm

Line Dance is back every Thursday at 9:30 am

Tai Chi is on Hiatus until Spring

Healthy Lifestyle is back every Wednesday at 10:30 am

Foot Clinic Friday October 15, 2021 (by appointment only!)

Music with Dave Marasus Thursday October 14, 2021 at Noon

Music with Mark & Mark Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 11:30 am

Music with Vicky Dexter Friday October 29, 2021 at 11 am

Watercolor Workshop on Thursday October 21, 2021 at 1 pm

Please look at all of the flyers in case I forgot to mention a

certain activity. I am

hoping to see all of

you for lunch or an

activity soon! You

have been missed!

~Beth~

July News From The Center…

P.S…. Watch out for the school bus stops & kiddos!

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In Home Services have to only be about dusting your bookshelf or

pulling out the vacuum. It’s important to periodically

check safety systems in the home. These include:

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, Fire

extinguishers (each home should have at least two),

Emergency kits (include items like antibiotic

ointment, Band-Aids, spare batteries and a current

medication list) and also an updated list of who to

call in case of an emergency

Eliminate Clutter– belongings quickly can

accumulate over the years. But having too many

possessions can make a space feel chaotic, and

worse, dangerous. Here are some tips to create a

clutter-free home when cleaning:

• Keep hallways and walkways clear. When

tidying up, make sure no items are blocking high-

traffic areas to avoid tripping hazards.

• Give every item a home. If you don’t have

somewhere to put it, either discard it or get rid of

something else to make room for it.

• Use small bins. Using small bins that can be

easily carried from room to room is a great way to

store craft supplies, wrapping accessories, cleaning

supplies and gardening tools.

• Make three piles when decluttering. Separate

items into “yes,” “no” and “maybe” piles. This can

help you organize everything from clothing to

decorations and kitchen appliances. If you haven’t

used an item in more than a year and it holds no

sentimental value, place it in the “no” pile.

Ask For Help- It is important to know your

limitations. Cleaning a home can be overwhelming

and stressful. So, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Family members

and friends can

make the process

go more smoothly

and efficiently.

In Home Services Highlights - August 2021

Homemaker Aide Clients 95 Homemaker Aide Hours 361.00

Homemaker/Respite Clients 3 Homemaker/Respite Hours 43.50

Respite Clients 4 Respite Hours 35.50

Whether it’s day-to-day chores or giving your

house a good scrub, housework can be a challenging

task for people who struggle with mobility issues,

health restraints or low energy levels. Making this

struggle worse, having a cluttered and unclean home

can lead to anxiety and stress.

Here are some helpful fall cleaning tips to make

the process easier and give you more time to do the

activities you enjoy most.

One of the first things to do before making your

home clean is to get organized. Anytime there is a

significant cleaning project that includes several

cleaning tasks, it is important to create a checklist of

what needs to be done.

Your checklist should include day-to-day or

weekly chores such as sweeping the floor and doing

laundry. But you should also consider adding these

items to your checklist to enhance the safety in the

home:

• Organize the medicine cabinet. Remove all

expired medications and ones you don’t use.

• Check your food. It’s easy to accumulate food

that eventually gets pushed to the back of the

refrigerator or cabinets. Eliminate expired food or

items that have spoiled.

• Change smoke detector batteries. The U.S.

Fire Administration recommends changing smoke

detector batteries twice a year. To remember,

consider adding this item to your list when it’s time

for your clocks to fall forward or backward.

• Update your emergency plan. Cleaning doesn’t

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Volunteer Driver Miles– Out of County: 5025 In County: 3092

Total Volunteer Hours: 328 Medical Van Miles: 4796 Traveling Facts

August 2021

A Branson Adventure Nov. 29 to Dec. 4, 2021

Enjoy 2 nights at the Drury Hotel in St. Louis, MO and

3 nights at the Hilton at Branson Landing. Admission

and reserve seating for 7 shows including: The #1 Hits

of the 60’s and 50’s, Clay Cooper’s Country Express

and Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers. 2 dinners and 5

breakfasts included plus a few surprises along the way!

A Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Feb. 24 to March 13, 2022

Enjoy round trip Deluxe Motorcoach transportation to beautiful sunny

Florida! 17 night accommodations– 2 nights enroute (1 each way) and

15 nights at the Dolphin Beach Resort. 400 feet of sandy beach awaits

you– beach cabana rental available. A trolley directly in front of the

hotel runs all the way to Clearwater with on/off privileges. Admission

to see the Detroit Tigers play in spring training. Plus much more!

Close to restaurants, pharmacy and grocery store.

Let the adventure begin!

MUST HAVE COVID-19 VACCINATION CARD TO TRAVEL

A Kentucky Derby Experience Not the Derby though...

May 18-20, 2022 Join us for the ultimate Kentucky Derby experience! Begin your

adventure at the Kentucky Derby Museum– 2 floors of exhibits

plus a tour of Churchill Downs. Enjoy reserve seating for

Saturday Night Fever at the Derby Dinner Playhouse plus a tour

of the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum. Enjoy

admission to the Frazier Museum as well as seating and dinner in Millionaires Row or Skye Terrace.

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*See page 13 for puzzle answers

Puzzles Page

Sudoku

4 3 8 7 5

2 5 3 8 1

8 6 1 9 2

1 2 3 5 6 7

8 6 3 2

7 6 2 9 5 8

5 1 2 6 3

7 9 1 3 6

2 5 1

WORD SCRAMBLE

1 OKYPOS

2 PKPINUM

3 TRETA

4 OGHST

5 YDANC

6 RPIVAME

7 KEONSTEL

8 LUHGO

9 PECYRE

10 TOMCUSE

11 NTHUA

12 OWAERCRCS

13 IYDERAH

14 OBLOD

15 LABCK ACT

16 OGBILN

17 MYMMU

18 RASYC

19 PISERD

20 SCREMCA

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Jo’s Corner

Enjoy some pictures of past Halloween activities at

the Activity Center by staff and visitors from 2017.

Staff enjoying an African Safari, Dawn was on the

hunt! It looks like she had a very successful day!

Some visitors and volunteers in costume!

Happy Birthday to Volunteers and Staff

For October!

The youngest

trick or treaters!

Kitchen volunteer!

The Barryton Senior Center is looking for vol-

unteers so it can open for meals. If you are in-

terested in helping call Jo Ann at 231-972-

2884. I look forward to hearing from you.

Brian K 1 Brenda L 1 Jerrilynn S 3 Michael D 4 Sharon L 5 Donald R 5 Violet B 6 Darlene D 14 Robert R 15 Cindi C 19 Artemia F 20 Shawn S 21 Thomas H 24 Karen B 25 Jacquelyne H 26 Dorothy M 28

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Cheers To 90 Years Special Delivery!

We would like to invite all of our friends who are 90 & up to contact us for a “Special Birthday Delivery”!

If you will be 90 (or older) by the end of 2021 you will be eligible for our “Special Birthday Delivery”

Call us and let us know you are interested at (231)972-2884 and we will make a

“Special Delivery” to you at your home!

Due to COVID19 we are trying something different to keep everyone safe! If you are 90 or older please let us know if you are planning on

participating so we will have enough goodies for everyone! Please call (231)972-2884 & RSVP your special birthday treats!

October 2021 Page 9

ACTIVITY CENTER MEMORIAL TREE

May you find comfort in knowing your

thoughtful gifts have made a difference in the

lives of seniors. We received donations in memory of:

Paul Wiseman Jerry jackson

Phyllis Wernette Wayne Bargy

May their lights continue to shine

in all of our hearts.

What you should know

October Meal Site Menu

“Dine In” or “Lunch To Go” At Mecosta County Commission on Aging & Activity Center Menu

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

Hamburger Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Beans Bun

Fresh Fruit Milk

4

Meat Pasty California Blend

Vegetables Mixed Vegetables

Bread Fresh Fruit

Milk

5

Veal Parmesan Sicilian Vegetables

Tossed Salad Bread Pears Milk

6

Turkey Sandwich Potato Salad Baby Carrots

Bread Fresh Fruit

Milk

7

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes/

Gravy Green Beans

Bread Peaches

Milk

8

Chicken Chili Corn

Cole Slaw Corn Muffin Fresh Fruit

Milk

11

Chicken Fillet Sandwich 3 Bean Salad

Tater Tots Bun

Fresh Fruit Milk

12

Cabbage Roll Vegetable Blend

Bread Applesauce

Milk

13

Roast Pork Mashed Potatoes/

Gravy Mixed Vegetables

Bread Apple Cobbler

Milk

14

Beef Burgundy/Noodles

Cauliflower Peas & Carrots

Bread Mandarin Oranges

Milk

15

Ham Fried Rice Oriental Vegetables

Egg Roll Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

18

Waffles & Links Scrambled Eggs

Asparagus Fruit Juice

Milk

19

Chicken Strips Au Gratin Potatoes

Vegetable Blend Bread

Mixed Fruit Milk

20

Brats Tater Tots

Tossed Salad Bun

Rice Pudding Milk

21

Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes/

Gravy Brussel Sprouts

Bread Pears Milk

22

Lemon Pepper Fish Oven Roasted

Potatoes Broccoli Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

25

Swedish Meatballs/ Noodles

Cauliflower Carrots Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

26

Chicken Pot Pie Brussel Sprouts

Bread Peaches

Milk

27

Beef Melt Pasta Salad

Beets Bun

Mixed Fruit Milk

28

Baked Ham Squash

Cole Slaw Bread

Pineapple Milk

29

Goulash Stewed Tomatoes

Corn Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

We would like to thank you for your understanding when the menu has to be changed at the last minute.

Due to circumstances beyond our control we are often unable to get products in that we are ordering.

Your patience and understanding is much appreciated!

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OCTOBER MCCOA

HOME DELIVERED MEALS ON WHEELS - MAIN MENU 2021

Senior Donation: $3.00 OR Non Senior Cost: $5.00 Facility is NOT equipped to accommodate food allergen needs!

We reserve the right to change this menu when needed.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

Hamburger Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Beans Bun

Fresh Fruit Milk

4

Meat Pasty California Blend

Vegetables Mixed Vegetables

Bread Fresh Fruit

Milk

5

Veal Parmesan Sicilian Vegetables

Tossed Salad Bread Pears Milk

6

NO HOT MEAL

7

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

Green Beans Bread

Peaches Milk

8

Chicken Chili Corn

Cole Slaw Corn Muffin Fresh Fruit

Milk

11

Chicken Fillet Sandwich 3 Bean Salad

Tater Tots Bun

Fresh Fruit Milk

12

Cabbage Roll Vegetable Blend

Bread Applesauce

Milk

13

NO HOT MEAL

14

Beef Burgundy/Noodles Cauliflower

Peas & Carrots Bread

Mandarin Oranges Milk

15

Ham Fried Rice Oriental Vegetables

Egg Roll Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

18

Waffles & Links Scrambled Eggs

Asparagus Fruit Juice

Milk

19

Chicken Strips Au Gratin Potatoes

Vegetable Blend Bread

Mixed Fruit Milk

20

NO HOT MEAL

21

Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

Brussel Sprouts Bread Pears Milk

22

Lemon Pepper Fish Oven Roasted

Potatoes Broccoli Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

25

Swedish Meatballs/ Noodles

Cauliflower Carrots Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

26

Chicken Pot Pie Brussel Sprouts

Bread Peaches

Milk

27

NO HOT MEAL

28

Baked Ham Squash

Cole Slaw Bread

Pineapple Milk

29

Goulash Stewed Tomatoes

Corn Bread

Fresh Fruit Milk

We would like to thank you for your understanding when the menu has to be changed at the last minute.

Due to circumstances beyond our control we are often unable to get products in that we are ordering.

Your patience and understanding is much appreciated!

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Puzzle Answer Page

WORD SCRAMBLE

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2. PUMPKIN

3. TREAT

4. GHOST

5. CANDY

6. VAMPIRE

7. SKELETON

8. GHOUL

9. CREEPY

10. COSTUME

11. HAUNT

12. SCARECROW

13. HAYRIDE

14. BLOOD

15. BLACK CAT

16. GOBLIN

17. MUMMY

18. SCARY

19. SPIDER

20. SCREAM

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2 5 9 7 6 3 8 1 4

8 6 7 4 1 5 9 2 3

1 4 2 3 5 8 6 7 9

9 8 5 6 7 1 4 3 2

3 7 6 2 4 9 5 8 1

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Nature Lovers Meeting October 11, 2021 at 10:30 am

At the Mecosta County Activity (Senior) Center

Mark Plummer is organizing a group to get together to discuss Nature Walks/Easy Trail Hiking ~ Birding ~ Fishing

Come join in on the discussion & decision making on what you would like to do!

Please call

(231)972-2884 to sign up for this workshop or

for more information

Chair Dance

Join us every Wednesday at 11:00

am Hope to see you there!


WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 1 pm Bingo

2

6 9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 10 am - 11:30 am Line Dance 10:30 am Healthy Lifestyle 11:00 am Chair Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch!

7 9:30 am Line Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 12:30 pm Mah Jongg

8

9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 1 pm Bingo

9

13 9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 10:30 am Healthy Lifestyle Red Hats Group 11:00 am Chair Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch!

14 9:30 am Line Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 12 pm Music with Dave M 12:30 pm Mah Jongg

15

8:50 am Foot Clinic 9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 1 pm Bingo

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20 9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 10: 30am Healthy Lifestyle 11:00 am Chair Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 11:30 am Music with Mark & Mark

21 9:30 am Line Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1 pm Watercolor Workshop With Joyce Capen

22 9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 1 pm Bingo

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9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 10:30 am Healthy Lifestyle 11:00 am Chair Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch!

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9:30 am Line Dance 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 12:30 pm Mah Jongg

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9 am EnhanceFitness® ZOOM 11 am Music with Vicky D 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch To Go Dine In Lunch! 1 pm Bingo with Royal View

Halloween Fun!!

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October 2021 Center PULL OUT & PIN UP

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Watercolor Workshop

October 21, 2021

Join Joyce Capen as she broadens our horizons and gives us some new hands on fun creating a beautiful watercolor!

1 pm workshop

at Mecosta County Commission on Aging & Activity Center

Must call 231-972-2884 to sign up, class size is limited so don’t delay!

Tai Chi

On HIATUS until Spring! Stay safe this Winter!

Healthy Lifestyle

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 am Hope to see you there!

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Foot Clinic

Friday October 15, 2021

At Mecosta County Commission on Ag-ing & Activity Center

Please call (231) 972-2884 to make an appointment!

Please bring your own soak tub & towel!

Open Line Dancing Come join us every Thursday at

9:30 am in the Activity Room

We are so happy to welcome Kim Westgate as the new instructor!

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Music with Mark & Mark

Wednesday October 20, 2021 11:30 am at the

Mecosta County Commission on Aging & Activity Center

These entertainers can be obtained through the Wheatland Music Organization call (989) 967-8879 for more information

Want to Travel….. But don’t want to drive?

Travel with us!

Center Travel Itinerary:

Nov 29-Dec 4, 2021 A Branson Adventure

Feb 24-March 13, 2022 Florida Gulf Coast Vacation

May 18-20, 2022 A Kentucky Derby Experience

June 19-28, 2022 Maine: Mountains to the Sea

October 22-31, 2022 New Orleans & Biloxi

If you haven’t seen a flyer or you need more information please contact Dawn at (231) 972-2884


The Mecosta Senior Center Presents:

A Branson Adventure

Nov 29th/Dec 4th, 2021 6 Days/5 Nights

7 BIG SHOWS!!

YOUR EXCELLENT ADVENTURE INCLUDES: • Round trip transportation aboard a Deluxe Motorcoach • 2 nights accommodations at Drury Hotels in the St. Louis, MO area • 3 nights accommodations at the Hilton at Branson Landing • Admission to and reserve seating for The #1 Hits of the 60’s and 50”s Too!, and

Friends, Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers, and the Brett Family • 2 Dinners, and 5 Breakfasts (plus 2 light dinners at the Drury Hotels) • An Ed & Ted’s Excellent Adventures Tour Director • All baggage handling, taxes and gratuities on items in-

cluded • A few surprises along the way

_________________________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print) Single ___ Double ___ Triple ___ Mecosta - Branson Name:_________________________________________ Name Tag:________________________________ Address:___________________________________ City:__________________ State/Zip:____________ Phone:__________________________ Enclosed is my deposit of $50.00 per person for _____ person[s} Share room with ________________________________ Special needs:_____________________________

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MECOSTA SENIOR CENTER

For more information please call (231)972-2884 and ask for Dawn

$50.00 Deposit Due at Registration Final Payment Due Oct. 30, 2021

Send deposit & registration to: Mecosta Senior Center

12954 80th Avenue Mecosta, MI 49332

(231)972-2884


Music With Vicky Dexter Friday October 29, 2021

11 am at the Mecosta County Commission on

Aging & Activity Center

Come enjoy the music

And stay for lunch

It will be a Frightfully good time!

Music With Dave Marasus Thursday October 14, 2021

Noon at the Mecosta County

Commission on Aging

& Activity Center

Come enjoy the music

And stay for lunch!

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Country Boutique

Are you ready to get out and do some shopping? Maybe you need cards, gift

bags or start some shopping. Why not call & make an

appointment to do some private shopping in

a safe controlled

environment in our newly

updated/remodeled

gift shop! Just call

(231)972-2884 to make an appointment!

Country Boutique Totals for September 2021

Country Boutique Sales: Card Sales: Yard Sale:

Consignee Sales: Total Country Boutique Sales:

Beginner Watercolor Class

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Inclement Weather Policy

“Activity Cancellation Policy”...

when a winter storm closes ONE of these schools (Chippewa Hills,

or Big Rapids, or Morley Stanwood), the

Mecosta County Activity Center’s

MORNING Activities will be CANCELLED.

All homebound Meals (Meals on Wheels)

will NOT be delivered for that day.

We WILL BE

serving a hot

meal at the

Mecosta

Activity Center,

unless roads are closed.

(Use your own

discretion for

SAFE road travel)

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Halloween Fun To Win A Prize

• Bring in your decorated pumpkin (bring them in throughout the month they will be placed on the tables)

• Join us on October 29th in costume

Contestants will be judged

by the audience!


Mecosta County Activity Center Presents:

A Florida Gulf Coast Vacation

St. Pete Beach, Florida February 24-March 13, 2022

Experience Florida’s Natural Beauty when you visit the St. Pete Beach area! Here you will find sparkling blue water, white sandy beaches and beautiful sunshine year round. Enjoy all of this and more when you stay in Dolphin Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach Florida. Located directly on the Gulf Coast, the Dolphin Beach Resort St. Pete is right where you want to be!

For more information please call (231)972-2884 and ask for Dawn

$100.00 Due with Registration

Final Payment Due 1/20/2022

Send deposit & registration to:

Mecosta County Activity Center

12954 80th Avenue

Mecosta, MI 49332

Your Excellent Adventure includes:

•Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach

Transportation

•17 Nights accommodations (2 Nights Enroute

1 each way)

•15 Nights at the Dolphin Beach Resort

•2 Breakfasts

•Admission to and reserved seating at Joker

Marchant Stadium to see the Detroit Tigers

play in Spring Training

•A picnic lunch at Fort DeSoto supplied by Ed

& Ted’s

•All baggage handling, taxes and gratuities on

items included

•An Ed & Ted’s Excellent Adventures Tour

Director

Other Excursions will be doing that are

Free will include:

•Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

•Shopping at the Premium Outlets in

Ellington

•John’s Pass (shops, restaurants, etc on the

Inland waterway)

•Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton

•Church services available

•More TBA

Dolphin Beach Amenities include:

•Oversized rooms w/refrigerators and

microwaves

•Coffee Makers

•Hair Dryers

•Iron & Ironing Boards

•Free in room movie channels

•Beautiful outdoor pool w/sundeck

•Boca Sands Grill

•Lobby Lounge

•Flipper’s Beach Bar

•Patio Dining

•Laundry Facilities Available

•Beach Cabana rental available

•400 feet of sandy beach

•A trolley directly in front of the hotel runs all

the way to Clearwater with on/off privileges

•Restaurants, pharmacy, and grocery store di-

rectly across the street. There are Deep Sea

Fishing charters that operate out of the plaza

across the street form the resort as well as

John’s Pass located a couple of miles north of

the resort that can be accessed by the trolley

in front of the resort. The trolley is about

$3.00 per day with on and off privileges and


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