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Milan Seniors for Healthy Living’s Senior Connection

July August

2015

January & February

2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Fitness…………..4

Special Events..... 6

Enrichment……..8

Food and Fun.…..10

Support Services.12

Our Benefactors..14

Calendars……….17

CONTACT US

Monday—Thursday

8am-3pm

45 Neckel Court

Milan, MI 48160

734.508.6229

www.milanseniors.org

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STAFF Jennifer Michalak Executive Director

Marie Gress Director of Operations

Beverly Robinson SNP Coordinator

Jenni Galazka Program Coordinator

Shelly Bauer Alan Lown

Kathy Gosdzinski Cherrita Lewis

Transportation Drivers

“Let’s Meet” Beverly Smith

Beverly grew up on the east coast and went to college in San Jose, CA. She met her husband, Jeff, in California. Eventually his company transferred them to Michigan. Bev has two younger sisters and a nephew who live in California. Her niece, Sarah, lives in Seattle with her family. Jeff died in 2012. Bev worked as an editor for various companies.

How long have you been coming to MSHL? Beverly has been a member since October 2016.

Favorite Food: Bev enjoys Mexican, Japanese, etc. She likes everything.

Least Favorite Food: Lima Beans!!!

Fun Fact: Bev went to 13 different schools, including 2 high schools, before she attended college. Her dad was a research engineer for IBM and they liked their people to travel. Beverly enjoyed Amsterdam and London most of all!

Outlook on Life: Life is a great journey even with the pot holes along the way!

Volunteer Spotlight: Drew Holt Why did you start volunteering at Milan Seniors for Healthy Living? (MSHL) I get great satisfaction from helping others and serving people. I picked MSHL because of the multiple serving opportunities in one place: Meals on Wheels, programs, etc. What do you do here? I help with Meals on Wheels, I set up

tables and chairs, move the wall, and help out with Special Events and Foodie Tuesdays. How long have you been volunteering here? I have been at MSHL for a year.

What do you like about volunteering here? I like that everyone is appreciative. I like that volunteering here is not cut-throat and everyone is real friendly.

Get your 2018 Membership!! Standard ($12) - You will receive a personal copy of the newsletter, discounts on all programs sponsored by MSHL, access to select support services, a free birthday lunch, and access to the members’ gym.

Premium ($50) - All benefits above for you AND someone else! The remainder is a donation made in your name and is tax deductible. Premium members are recognized in the newsletter year around.

Lifetime ($200) - All the benefits of a standard membership for your lifetime! You will receive MSHL “SWAG” and you will be recognized as a lifetime member in the annual report.

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The Quick ‘n’ Dirty

The “Cheat Sheet”

January 1—Closed for New Years Day

January 4—Hepatitis A vaccines p. 6

January 3—Addiction 101 begins p.9

January 5—1st Friday Potluck p.10

January 8—Carving Club p.13

- Flipside Mixed Media Art p.9

January 9—Coffee with Mayor Hamden p.6

January 11— Making Cinnamon Rolls with

Shelly p.9

January 15—Closed for MLK Day

January 16—Soup Eat-In p.6

January 17—Addiction Movie p.9

January 18—Calcium and Exercise L’n’L p.8

January 20—Dementia Series p.7

January 22—Senior Housing L’n’L p.8

- Anyone Can Paint p.9

January 23—Matter of Balance begins p.4

January 24—Grief Support Group p.12

January 26—4th Friday Breakfast p.10

February 1—Book Club p.8

- Crafting: Greeting Cards p.9

- Library in Motion p.12

February 2-—1st Friday Potluck p.10

February 5-8—Spirit Week p.6

February 12—Flipside Basket Weaving p.9

February 13—Mardi Gras Party p.6

February 14—Valentine’s Day Dessert p.10

February 15—Teeny Tiny Bladder L’n’L p.8

February 19—Closed for President’s Day

February 21—CPR/First Aid/AED Training p.9

February 23—4th Friday Breakfast p.10

February 26—Cooking Around the World p.7

- Fiber and Whole Grain L’n’L p.8 - Anyone Can Paint p.9

February 27—Around the World! Chinese p.7 February 28—Free AARP Tax Assistance p.7 Calendars for your fridge are on pages 17 & 18.

Closing for Bad Weather To keep our participants and volunteers safe, MSHL closes when Milan Area schools are closed due to inclement weather. Tune in to your local radio or TV station to stay updated, and MSHL staff will attempt to update social media as well.

If you have a transportation ride scheduled or are receiving Meals on Wheels, you will receive a call saying whether these services are still running or need to be closed for safety.

Welcome Our Newest Intern! Cassidy Blackwood Cassidy is a working towards her Bachelors in Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. She currently works at the U of M Hospital as a patient attendant. We’ll see her on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in January. Say hello!

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Giving Tuesday’s Wall o’ Money Entering its sixth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and

collaboration. This year, MSHL had the Wall o’ Money (envelopes labeled $1—$100 for donations) to raise funds for a new wheelchair accessible vehicle. Not only is our transportation service growing to needing A third vehicle, but one of our current wheelchair accessible minivans is nearing the end of her life. New

wheelchair accessible vehicles cost approx. $45,000. Thank you to those who participated in MSHL’s Wall o’ Money! You helped us raise:

$3023!!! You can still donate as we have about $42k still to go! Contributions can be made anonymously, however if

you include your name we can send you a tax deduction letter.

Support Raising! Approximately 4% of MSHL’s budget as well as some special projects are raised through various fundraising efforts. Below is a brief overview of the many ways your dollars have supported all we do here to serve you!

December’s Special Bingo Fundraiser Thank you to all who came to our Special Bingo Fundraiser held this past December 6. It was a lot of fun and

I hope you found some pictures of you and your friends on Facebook. You helped us raise: $1707.85!!!

Fundraisers like Special Bingo help MSHL meet our bottom line and keep our costs for services low. Our next bingo will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Perpetual Rummage Sale 2017 We’ve had a perpetual rummage sale as a fundraiser running all year to help us meet our bottom line and keep costs for you low. Community members bring in items from their homes they no longer want, and participants can “purchase” what they want for a free-will donation to the center! You helped us raise:

$1,068.60!!! In 2018, we are changing how the sale works. We will continue to accept donations year ’round, but the sale

will be only be available during our Birthday Celebrations (second Thursday of the month) and other select special events in the lunch room. Items not sold at the sale will be donated to another organization who

can better use the items. Pop can returns have moved to the kitchen and greeting card sales will still be available year-round.

Amazon Smile & Kroger Community Rewards 2017 Amazon and Kroger have giving programs and this is how it works: you pick a charity, you shop, they give a

portion to the charity of what you paid! No extra costs to you. Shoppers like you helped us raise: $1456.93!!!

Thank you for those using those programs to raise money for MSHL! If you want more information on how to use these programs, see page 16 of the newsletter or call the senior center at 734.508.6229.

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Fitness

EnhanceFitness MORNING

Session 18.1 - Jan 2-Feb 27 Mon, Tues, & Thurs 10—11 am

$22 for MSHL members $28 for non-members

EnhanceFitness AFTERNOON

Session 18.1 - Jan 3-Feb 28 Mon & Wed 1:45-2:45 pm

$16 for MSHL members $20 for non-members

Chair Yoga Session 18.1 - Jan 2-Feb 27

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:45—2:45 pm

$5 for MSHL members $6.25 for non-members

Tap Dance Session 18.1 Feb 6—May 8

Tuesdays 9:30-10:15 am $32 for MSHL Members $40 for Non-Members

Jazz Dance Session 18.1 Feb 6—May 8

Tuesdays 10:15-11 am $32 for MSHL Members $40 for Non-Members

Circuit Training by FitMod Session 18.1 Jan 3– Feb 28

Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM $16 for MSHL Members

More info on page 5

To keep classes affordable, MSHL prices classes at the lowest rate possible. This means we are unable to prorate classes.

Members’ Exercise Room MSHL members can use our exercise room free of charge with a medical release form on file. We have treadmills, bicycles, elliptical, a stair stepper, a cardio glide, a recumbent bike, and free weights.

Hours of operation: Monday–Friday 8am–3pm

Reminder: Medical release forms need to be resubmitted annually.

Try One Free! It is our desire, that everyone find a fitness class

that meets their needs, so please try a class once free of charge or obligation. If you find that it fits

your needs, you may sign-up for the rest of the semester.

Matter of Balance January 23– March 13 (Tuesdays) from 1-3 pm

Cost: Free

Milan Seniors for Healthy Living and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor are partnering to bring you an evidenced based balance class called “Matter of

Balance”. This award winning program is designed to help you manage falls and increase your activity

levels.

Eight consecutive classes teaching you to: -View falls as controllable

-Set goals for increasing activity -Make changes to reduce fall risks at home -Exercise to increase strength and balance

Minimum of 5 people required.

Sign up by January 9th in the office.

Personal Training by Fitmod One-on-one personal training sessions for all

fitness levels. See page 5 for more information!

Mondays 11 am—2 pm by appointment.

Sessions cost $10 for 45 minutes. This service is for members only due to the use of the

exercise room.

Schedule with Timilee by calling (734) 330-5448

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Suggestion Box We love to hear your thoughts and ideas.

A Suggestion Box is located at the sign-in desk if you wish to share either with us!!

FitMod Bringing Fitness Classes to MSHL

Meet Timilee My name is Timilee (pronounced Tim-ah-lee), and I am the owner of FitMod in downtown Milan. I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Weight Loss Coach. I am here to Encourage! Uplift! Support! Be your biggest Cheerleader! I am here to give that nudge we all need.

We will be offering 2 fitness opportunities at the senior center:

Personal Training for Seniors

Personal Training includes one-on-one sessions for all ages and all fitness levels. Be empowered to find that strength inside of you to get to that level you never thought you could reach. I work according to your fitness/ability level. Your training scheme will vary based on if you are just starting out or if you’re a pro. Your routine will have that personal touch for your specific needs and goals.

Personal Training Sessions happen on Mondays between 11 am– 2 pm and cost $10 for 45 minutes.

This service is available for MSHL members! See page 1 for membership information

Schedule your Personal Training sessions with Timilee (pronounced Tim-ah-lee) by calling (734) 330-5448

Circuit Training for Seniors

Circuit training (also on page 4) is a fast-paced class in which you do one exercise for 5 minutes and then move on to another exercise. Everyone begins at a “station” (a place where an exercise is done), and when the instructor yells “Time!” everyone moves to the next station. Some classes alternate an aerobic activity (like stepping or stationary cycling) with a muscle-strengthening activity (like using weight machines). Others focus exclusively on muscle toning or aerobic exercise.

Circuit Training is a Fitness Class that runs for 8 weeks for $21. Space is limited, sign up in the office.

This service is members only due to the use of the member’s only exercise room.

Fitness

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Special Events and Programs

MSHL Spirit Week: February 5-8 Show your pride for MSHL by participating in this week -long event! Feb. 5 (Monday) - Wear your favorite team/college sports day shirt

Feb. 6 (Tuesday) - Crazy Hat Day/Hair Day Feb. 7 (Wednesday) -Wear your favorite outfit day

Feb. 8 (Thursday) - Wear your MSHL Shirt or bring in your MSHL Tumbler and have lunch on us for that day! (Only free if you sign-up in the office for this by January 25)

Shirts and tumbler mugs are available at the office for $15 as supplies last.

Coffee & Conversation with Mayor Hamden

January 9 (Tuesday) from 2-3pm

Come meet with the new Mayor of Milan: Dominic Hamden!

He will be here to answer your questions and to give you information on the city. Come join us for this

informative conversation with our new Mayor!

Please register by January 2nd.

14th Annual Soup Eat-in January 16 (Tuesday) at 12noon

Cost: $5.00 for members; $6.25 for non-members; and $7.50 for guests <50.

Is there anything cozier than a bowl of soup and homemade bread shared with friends on a chilly winter day? We will have varieties of homemade soup as well as delicious bread, beverages, and

dessert! Take-home containers filled with leftovers will be available to purchase. Plan on sticking around for a game of

cards or a board games available in the lunch room AND showing the movie

“Going in Style” in the west end. Please Register by February 3rd.

Sponsored by Heartland of Ann Arbor.

Mardi Gras Party February 13 (Tuesday) at 11:45 am

Cost: $8.00 for Members; $10.00 for Non-Members, $12.00 for Guests <50

Come join us for a Mardi Gras Party! Mardi Gras Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, is the day

before Ash Wednesday. It is a day when people eat all they want of everything and anything

they want as the following day is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a long

fasting period for Christians.

We will be having a surprise mystery act! So let the fun begin!

Menu: Kapusta (Jenni’s Sauerkraut), Kielbasa, Baked Beans, Potatoes, and Polish Paczki (Choose from

Custard or Strawberry) Please Register by February 6th.

Hep A Vaccination Day January 4 (Thursday) from 11-12 pm

Southeast Michigan is experiencing a Hepatitis A outbreak at an alarming rate. State and local health departments strongly recommend you

receive the Hep-A vaccine to protect yourself and to help stop the spread of this disease. MSHL &

the Saline Pharmacy are partnering to ensure everyone has an opportunity to be vaccinated.

Please register in the office by December 28. There will be paperwork to complete at the time of

registration as Saline Pharmacy will be billing your insurance (Without insurance cost is $117)

This vaccine is 2 parts and the second dose will be given at MSHL on July 12 (Thursday).

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Program Registration Please sign up for all activities in the office. This will give us a better idea of how many people we will be

serving and/or preparing materials for. Thank you!

Seeking Positive Pathways: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Educational Workshops

September 2017 to September 2018 | Third Saturdays from 10am-12pm Free to Public | Donations Encouraged

January 20 | Living with the Diagnosis of Dementia February 17 | Finding the ME in Dementia

Full schedule available at MSHL and on the website www.milanseniors.org. This program has been made possible by the support of the Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment.

Special Events and Programs

Around the World! Chinese February 27, 2017 (Tuesday) at 11:45 am

Cost: $8.00 for Members; $10.00 for Non-Members; $12.00 for Guests <50 Come learn about the Chinese culture and enjoy some Chinese food!

Menu: Eggrolls, Chop Suey, Rice, and Fortune Cookies Learn how to make this food the day before! Please see Jenni if you would like to help create this meal!

MSHL’s Good Eats Series is exclusively sponsored by Linden Square. Please register by February 22.

Free AARP Tax Assistance February 28 and March 28 (Wednesdays)

Appointments from 10am to 2:00pm Contact MSHL at 734-508-6229 to schedule your appointment

The AARP tax assistance is done by trained volunteers, and is geared to seniors and modest income tax payers. The volunteers are able to do Federal and Michigan 1040 forms and credits, and amended

returns. The returns will be sent electronically, and you will receive a paper copy to take home. They are unable to do returns with trust funds, business or farm income with the exception of Schedule CEZ. They can also offer advice if you are doing your own return and have questions. Once you’ve signed up, you

will receive a letter with instructions and a list of documents you will need for your appointment.

MSHL had two programs from last semester which were rescheduled. Be sure not to miss these excellent opportunities

History of Monroe

Monroe County Museum Wednesday, February 14 at 1:45 pm

Come learn about the history of Monroe and how the past has influenced the future.

Meditation 101 The last of a three session program was

rescheduled for January 10 at 2pm

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Enrichment - Free Groups

Lunch & Learn Bringing valuable information to empower you to

live meaningfully, MSHL’s Lunch & Learn presentations usually take place right before lunch so you can enjoy lunch with friends following the presentation. If you wish to stay for lunch, please place your reservation at least 48 hours in advance.

Calcium and Exercise January 18 (Thursday) at 11:15 am

Presented by: Karen Frank, RN, CHPN Administrator Kaizen Home Care

Learn how calcium and exercise have a connection and learn about the benefits of both.

Please register in the office by January 16.

Senior Housing Lunch Provided

January 22 (Monday) at 11:45 am Presented by: St. Joseph Village

Hear about St. Joseph's Village and all that it has to offer. Because lunch is provided, registration is

required in the office by January 20.

Teeny Tiny Bladder February 15 (Thursday) at 11:15 am

Presented by: Karen Frank, RN, CHPN Administrator Kaizen Home Care

We talk about how to help with incontinence: briefs, pads, & exercises to help. Prepare for

accidents with urine outside the home as well as exercises that actually do help lessen incontinence. Sign and symptoms of urinary tract infections, and

bladder infections. Please register in the office by February 13.

Fiber and Whole Grains

February 26 (Monday) at 11:15 am Presented by: Monroe County Health Department

We are discussing how fiber and whole wheat can benefit you!

Please register in the office by February 22.

MSHL’s Red Hat Chapter 1st Tuesdays from 12pm

Fun after fifty for women of all walks of life. We believe silliness is the comic relief of life, but underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of

affection, forged by common life experiences & genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next.

Book Club February 1 and March 1 (Thursdays) at 11-12pm

Facilitated by Monroe County Librarian, Tammy Suzor, the club discusses the book from the previ-ous month and Tammy provides the next book. If

you can’t make it to the meeting, we have the books available in the office.

Milan Quilting B’s Thursdays 10:00—11:45 am

If you would like to enjoy a morning of stitching and chatting, join this group. There is no cost or

obligation. Sometimes there is a group project and sometimes everyone works on their own projects.

Writer’s Group 1st & 3rd Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am

The group selects a subject then writes a short story for 10-15 minutes to share with each other. This is a

great way to be creative! Join us for an inspired time and listen to everyone’s thoughts.

Men’s Coffee Club Every other Tuesday starting January 2

A casual place for men only! Discuss topics or show hobbies important to you while drinking a cup of joe

(and snacks too). Your host is Gary Bourdeau, MSHL’s Board Chair.

Wood Carving Club Every Monday starting January 8

from 9-10:30 am

See page 13 for more info

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Anyone Can Paint! January 22 (Monday) at 1:15 pm

February 26 (Monday) at 1:15 pm Cost: $22.50 Members, $28.00 Non-Members

Join in the humor and artistry of instructor Steve Wood as he guides us through an entire painting in

2 hours. Supplies included.

Please register in the office by the Thursday before.

Enrichment Crafting with Sharon: Alcohol Swirled Greeting Cards

February 1 (Thursday) at 10:15 am Cost: $8.00 for Members; $10.00 for Non-Members

Come make beautiful greeting cards to give to a loved one this Valentine’s Day.

Examples are available in the office!

Register by January 26.

Mixed Media with Flipside Art January 8 (Monday) at 1:15 pm

Cost: $15.00 for Members; $18.75 for Non-Members

Flipside will lead us in using mixed-media on canvas to learn abstract painting techniques to create a

unique and unconventional canvas. We will explore different tools, processes and materials to

construct a wall worthy piece of art.

Please register by January 2.

CPR | First Aid | AED for Seniors February 21 (Wednesday) from 9:30-11:30 am

Cost: $25 for No-Certificates; $45 for Certificates

MSHL invites Dummies on the Run for lifesaving training including CPR, First Aid, and AED. You can learn the latest techniques and become certified

(receive a certificate) or just gain the knowledge itself in case of an emergency. This class has been adapted to help you as a senior perform life saving measures

safely.

Caregiver PATH—FREE March 5—April 9 (Mondays) from 12:30–3 pm

Do you spend at least 10 hours per week helping a family member or friend with finances, emotional support, legal issues, physical care, or activities of

daily living?

With this workshop you can learn how to: *Decrease Stress

*Manage your care partner’s difficult behaviors *Take better care of your own health *Get the help you need from others

Please Register by February 22.

Addiction 101 for Seniors and Caregivers—FREE

January 3—February 7 (Wednesdays) from 2-3 pm

(January 17 will be a movie presentation)

Learn about addiction and substance use as it pertains to seniors and their care partners. Learn about how addiction in the brain works, how to talk to doctors

about your medications, and more! This is a six-week educational series presented by Masters in Social Work

Intern Matthew Cremin. Register as soon as possible.

Making Cinnamon Rolls w/Shelly January 11 (Thursday) from 2-3 pm

Cost: $8.00 for Members; $10.00 for Non-Members

Shelly, our center renowned bread baker, is teaching us how to make delicious cinnamon rolls

from scratch. Learn to make the rolls and take home the recipe to duplicate this yummy process.

Please register by January 4.

Basket Weaving with Flipside Art February 12 (Monday) at 1:15 pm

Cost: $15.00 for Members; $18.75 for Non-Members

Basket Weaving: Dive into the process of basket weaving! You will simply love this class as we focus

on weaving, braiding and twisting techniques while you construct a super cool woven basket!

Register by February 6.

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Food, Friends, and Fun Cards & Games Most days of the week we offer at least one or two organized games that are open to all.

Monday 12:30–1:45 Penny Bingo 12:30–3:00 Elbows Tuesday 12:30-1:45 Dime Bingo Wednesday 10:00-11:30 Cribbage 12:30–1:45 Penny Bingo 12:30–3:00 Pinochle Thursday 12:30–1:45 Penny Bingo 12:30–3:00 Euchre With the exception of the Bingos, there is no cost associated with any of the games. For Penny Bingo, bring 25 pennies and 1 dime; for Dime Bingo bring 12 dimes, 1 nickel, & 1 quarter. We also have a good selection of board games that are available to all for a pick-up game.

1st Fridays Potluck

At MSHL—January 5 and February 2 4:00-4:30pm BYOB Happy Hour & Appetizers

4:30-5:30pm Pot Luck Dinner (Bring your own Dishes and Place Settings)

5:30-7:30pm Euchre

4th Friday Breakfast

at Brooklyn’s Sidetrack January 26 and February 23 at 9am

Out To Lunch Bunch Join our Out-to-Lunch (self-drive) group!

Interested? Connect with Donna Kneebush (734.439.2103) and invite your friends!

Valentine’s Day—Normal Lunch February 14 (Wednesday) at 11:45 am

Please join us for a regular lunch and enjoy some chocolate candy at the end of the meal with

your lovely friends.

Sign up in the lunch room as usual.

Regular lunches are a $3.00 suggested donation for 60+ and $5.50 required for those under 60.

Recipe for Friendship -1/4 cup of Kindness -2/3 cup of compassion -1 tsp of speaking your mind -2 tsp of listening -3 cups of laughter -Boil in challenges -Simmer with patience -Stir in Sensitivity -Spread over a Lifetime -Serve each other

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Birthday Celebrations On the second Thursday of every month at lunch time we celebrate the birthdays taking place that month. Thanks to a donation from Mullins Automotive, we offer a free lunch to all of our birthday members! Please join us to honor these individuals. Lance from Enriched Life Home Care Services comes to 0ur birthday celebrations to play Silly Auction.

MSHL’s Foodie Tuesdays Tuesdays at 11:45 am

Join us for a delicious lunch in the great room. Each week we will pick what we want to eat from potluck style to a local take-out place

such as tacos, pizza, chicken, or subs!

Sign up in the office by the Monday before.

Cost: If you do not bring a dish to pass, the cost is $3.00. If you bring a dish to pass (to feed

10+) your meal is free.

Senior Nutrition Program Senior Cafe—Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 11:45 am Come enjoy a well-balanced meal eaten with friends! MSHL offers a hot lunch through Washtenaw County’s Senior Nutrition Program. All are welcome, regardless of residency. Please sign up for lunch at least 48 hours in advance. This allows time for us to be sure there will be enough food available. You may sign up either by writing your name on the Reservation Sheet located on the lunch registration table, or by calling the Senior Center at 508-6229. If there is no answer, please leave a message. There is a requested $3.00 donation for your meal if you are 60 or older. Younger than 60 years of age, there is a required $5.50 charge for the meal. Monthly meal calendars are available at the office.

Meals on Wheels—Monday—Friday For those unable to leave their homes, MSHL offers a hot lunch as well as Ensure (with a doctor’s prescription) through Washtenaw County’s Senior Nutrition Program. Call the office with questions or to register.

January birthdays will be celebrated on Jan 11 Doris Beck Gary Bourdeau Linda Burke Ed Carpenter Elaine Cousino Lynn Dalton Anita Drake Larry Furman Muriel Gierke Tom Gotts Stella Hackbarth Marlene Howe Jean Karr Donald Krieger Jeanne Luddeni Sandra Martinez Barbara Maus Derwood Novak Sandra Opachick Caroline Polter Carl Pribyl Marcia Sanders Nancy Weindorf Dan Wisner Marilyn Wisner Kristen Zander

February birthdays will be celebrated on Feb 8 Carol Ashley Marvin Auten Terry Brady Darlene Breitner Eloisa Brockman Tom Driscoll Larry Eicholtz Judy Falk Don Finch Jackie Fital Jerry Gilbert Joyce Goetz Carolyn Gotts Barb Goupill Nancy Hall Joyce Hearn Tony Katona Carol Kormash Shirley Krass Bobbie Ann Litz Olga Mancik Sandy Moss Fran Neuvirth Betty Plasters Joseph Porter Diane Roy James Samsel Isabelle Schultz Pat Stoddard Barb Susterka Liz Waffle Jane Ann Wanty Laurel Wilson

Food, Friends, and Fun

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MSHL Support Services MSHL offers a growing variety of support services. Some of these services have a cost that is listed below, but

others are offered free of charge! If you would like to donate to MSHL or to the organization providing these

services to support these programs, please stop by the office. We can ensure your donation gets to the right spot!

Acupuncture— With Ron Hough on Wednesdays @ 12-2 pm

No appointment necessary. $15 at time of service for members ($20 for non-members).

Aroma Massage Therapy—With DoTerra on Tuesdays @ 10 am-3 pm

Appointments made by calling Pam at (248) 345-0677. $40 for 45 minutes for members ($45 for non-members).

Blood Pressure Checks—With HVA on Thursdays @ 10:30-12 pm

Walk-in basis. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Caregivers Support Group—With Enriched Life Home Services the Third Monday @ 6pm No meeting in January. Next meeting moved to February 26.

Grief Support Group—With Psychotherapist Nicholas Caputo on the Fourth Wed. @ 10 am This is a 6 month group and the first two session are open to everyone on January 24 and February 28 then will be a “closed group” through June 2018.

Hearing Aid Service & Hearing Testing—With Miracle Ear on the Third Wed. @ 9:30am

January 17 & February 21.

Meals on Wheels—Available Monday-Friday for homebound seniors 60+ by calling MSHL.

Library in Motion—February 1 and March 1.

Massage Therapy—With Morning Glory on Mondays @ 8:30-3 pm | Wednesdays 10-3 pm

Appointments made by calling Glory at (734) 323-2163. $20 for 30 minutes | $40 an hour for members ($25 and $45 for non-members).

Medicare Assistance—With Sharon Marrow. Individual free appointments made by calling MSHL.

Pressure on Health Initiative - Blood pressure monitors and oxygen meters as prescribed by doctor while funding lasts.

RAMS (Resource Advocacy at Milan Seniors)— Available Monday-Friday by calling MSHL.

Reflexology Therapy—Thursdays @ 9am-1pm

Appointments made by calling Susan (734) 417-4257. $20 for 30 minutes | $40 an hour for

members ($25 and $45 for non-members)

Technology Assistance—Mondays @ 1pm - 3pm. John Vidolch is available for drop-in tech

assistance.

Transportation—Available Monday - Friday from 8am-3pm by calling MSHL, fares vary.

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Technology Assistance Returns! Every Monday from 1-3

John Vidolich can assist you with your laptops, i-pads, phones, etc. Bring your questions, concerns, and your electronic device to the West End during his drop-in hours to! John is a wealth of information and

volunteers his time free of charge.

Referral Assistance Perhaps you noticed the new book cases in

the lobby of the senior center? We are working on filling them with Community

Events and Senior Service Resources (from law assistance to housing resources and

more). Making it all more accessible to you! Also...

MSHL staff are always happy to help you find the information you are looking for. If you

can’t find it, ask one of us! We’d be our pleasure to help you!

MSHL Wood Carving Club Every Monday starting January 8

from 9—10:30 am Facilitator: Dick Ender

Our new Wood Carving Club is open to anyone who is interested in learning to carve OR is well versed! Learn some tips and show off your projects from over the years or what

you are working on now. Please bring your own supplies and

equipment. We look forward to seeing you in the group!

(Picture is a carving done by Denny Brady)

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Our Funders and Donors 2017/18 First Time Members!

To be a member at MSHL, our only requirement is that you are 50 years and better. You have three membership options: Standard, Premium, and Lifetime (see pg. 14 for details). We have quite a few new members since October 2017, so when you see a new face, be sure to welcome them!

Thank you to the following for supporting the center by being a

2018 Premium Member: Brenda Bevins Joyce Criswell Carol Vollink

Richard Early Barb Susterka Linda Squires

Tommy Thorsby George Parks

Margaret Moyle Bertha Michaels

Carol Christensen

Julie Christensen Dan Seyferth Hildi Seyferth

Karl Rowe Roxanne

Wilkowski-Mercer

Loretta Fincher Dianna Warden

Judy Hall Sharon Ost

Linda Sue Tackett Richard Tackett

Beverly Davenport Frank Shepanski

Ted O’Dell Lou Ann Thompson

John Mercier

$100+ Individual Donors 2017 Thank you to the individuals who have given generously to MSHL in 2017 (alphabetically):

Carol Barrett Carolyn Burlingame

Donna Carver Jim and Joan Cullip Elizabeth Dapson Richard Edwards

Lisa and Scott Evans Judy and Roger Falk

Lou Ann Hanlon Robert Henninger Hurshel Howard

Diane London Michael Michalak

Judy Mikkola Fran Neuvirth

Gordon and Judy Parker Susan Schoeff

Isabelle Schultz Jessie Seven

W.G. Smith (in memory of Wilma Smith and Buyle Flower)

Rosemary Soja Lou Ann Thompson

Dennis and Mary VanWasshnova Linda Vorce Arlene Wolf Patty Zorn

Family and friends of Duane Howe, Rosanne Finch, Ruth Florian, & Maureen Edwards

MSHL Board of Directors Chair – Gary Bourdeau

Vice-Chair – Pastor Doug Strader Secretary – Sallie Bancroft

Treasurer – Ron Hasselbring Lou Ann Thompson

Cindy Swope Diann Brown

Open Meeting—third Wed. monthly @ 4pm

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Corporate Sponsorship Shout-Out We would like to recognize the sponsors who have supported MSHL in 2017. Through their generosity we can provide the extras that make our events so spectacular. Thank you for your support. In A-Z order: AARP, Milan Ace Hardware, American Legion, A Place for Mom, A&R Premiere Care, Arbor Hospice, Bass-N-Sport, Brooklyn’s Sidetrack, Clark Perforating, Dance Xplosion, Digital Brewery, Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill, Edward Jones—Financial Advisor: Gwen Hodges, EHM Senior Solutions, Enriched Life Home Care Services, Great Lakes Caring Home Health & Hospice, Hospice of Michigan, Inc., Heartland Health Center-

Ann Arbor, Hungry Howie's, Pizza Huron Valley Ambulance, Huron Valley PACE, Jipperhoopies, Kroger (Milan), Linden Square Assisted Living Center, Maize-N-Que BBQ, Milan Area Animal Hospital, Milan

Beautification Commission, Milan Coffee Works, Milan Coney Island, Milan Dental, Milan Family Footcare, Milan Floral & Gift, Milan Garden Club, Milan Physical Therapy, Milan Self-Storage, Milan Veterinary Clinic,

Monroe County Health Department, Mullins Auto Parts & Service, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Original Gravity Brewing Company, Precision Devices, Prielipp

Farms & Greenhouse, Ray’s Barber Shop, Real Estate One— The Grostick Team, Roy’s BBQ and Burgers, Schettenhelms, Inc., Say Yes Fitness, StoryPoint Independence Village, Stonebridge Golf Club, The Shop,

LLC, Zilke Vegetable Farm.

Help us THANK these sponsors for supporting MSHL by giving them your business!

Our Funders and Donors 2017/18

Monroe County Commission on Aging supports the Senior Center activities, Transportation, and Home Delivered Meals with the Monroe County Senior Millage.

MSHL is pleased to be funded in 2017-2018 by the Washtenaw Coordinated Funders, a collaboration of Washtenaw County, the City of Ann Arbor, and Washtenaw Urban County (represented by the Office of Community & Economic Development), United Way of Washtenaw County, the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, and the RNR Foundation.

Thank you to the voters of Milan who supported the Milan Senior Millage. Thank you to the City of Milan for the Millage and the many shared resources such as the senior center itself.

The Senior Nutrition Program of the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) is funded in part by the Federal Older Americans Act and the Aging and Adult Services Agency through the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. OCED complies with the terms and regulations of the Title V Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and is an Equal Opportunity Employer program. Reasonable accommodations will be provid-ed upon notification or request.

Thank you to the Greater Milan Area Community Foundation for their support throughout the years to-wards many of our programs.

Thank you to the Michigan Department of Transportation via AAATA for their support of MSHL’s Specialized Services for our Transportation Service.

Thank you to the St. Joseph Mercy’s Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment Fund for supporting the Seeking Positive Pathways Dementia Series that will run from September 2017-September 2018.

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Donate by Shopping!

Kroger and Amazon will donate to MSHL, all you have to do is tell them to! Ask office staff for more

info.

Support the Center

Get on the MSHL Email List Help us save on paper and postage by allowing us to

email your newsletter instead of mailing it. Please stop by the office and have your name placed

on our email list.

Donations needed by MSHL Glossy Paper

Stamps 9 oz water cups

Liquid Creamer Singles We’d appreciate any of these!

Resource Shoppe We are changing how the sale works. We will

continue to accept donations year ’round, but the sale will be only be available during our Birthday Cele-

brations and other select special events in the lunch room. Pop can returns have moved to the kitchen

and greeting card sales will be available year-round.

Get your 2018 Membership!! Standard ($12) - You will receive a personal copy of the newsletter, discounts on all programs sponsored by MSHL, access to select support services, a free birthday lunch, and access to the member’s gym.

Premium ($50) - All benefits above for you AND someone else! The remainder is a donation made in your name and is tax deductible. Premium members are thanked in the newsletter year around.

Lifetime ($200) - All the benefits of a standard membership for the remainder of your lifetime. You will receive MSHL “SWAG”. In addition, you will be recognized as a lifetime member in the annual report.

Donations Approximately 4% of MSHL’s budget comes from

donations, both small and large, from you! Donations can be given as a general donation or

towards a program such as a holiday lunch, Meals on Wheels, etc. We pledge to use your donation

wisely as we provide activities, services, and referrals designed to enhance quality of life and

encourage aging with independence and dignity. We are a 501©3 organization, therefore all donations are tax deductible with the IRS.

About the cost of services:

Transportation Service fares only cover 20% of the actual costs to run the service.

Senior Café & Meals on Wheels actual cost is approximately $9.50 per meal. The suggested

donation for those programs only covers $3 per meal. 53% of Meals on Wheels participants are

NOT able to pay.

Get MSHL Apparel! MSHL Tumbler...$15 (Receive a $0.25 discount at Morning Owl & Milan Coffee Works when you bring in your MSHL tumbler!)

T-Shirts…$15 (sizes L and XL still available)

Scholarship Opportunities for ALL Programs

While we set our fees as low as possible, we are aware that even this price may pose a hardship for some. We have a scholarship fund which pays up to half of the cost of a program. If you (or someone you know) is hesitant to participate due to costs, please speak to one of the staff—we’d love to help! If you are interested in supporting the fund, it is sustained by the snacks sold on the office counter and through donations. We greatly appreciate any support to make what we offer accessible to everyone.

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