Montmorency County Senior News

11463 McArthur Road, P.O. Box 788, Atlanta, MI 49709 Issue 33 October 2019

MCCOA STAFF EXTENSIONS

Anna M. Rogers, Executive Director

arogers@montmorencycoa.org

(989) 785-2580, extension 12

Maureen Kent, Registered Nurse

mkent@montmorencycoa.org

(989) 785-2580, extension 15

Angie Weaver, In Home Coordinator

aweaver@montmorencycoa.org

(989) 785-2580, extension 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

• Page 2. Home tips for Fall

• Page 3. MMAP Information ,

MCCOA Employee, Health Fair

• Page 4. Cathy’s Corner, MMAP

Presentation Schedule

• Page 5. Atlanta Menu

• Page 6. Hillman Menu

• Page 7. Lewiston Menu

Office Hours Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Email: info@montmorencycoa.org

Web: www.montmorencycoa.org

MCCOA 2019 Board Meeting Dates

November 21, 2019

January 16, 2020

March 19, 2020

Board meeting 10:00 am at

MCCOA office

MCCOA Board Members

Chairperson William Beswick, Sr., Atlanta Center Representative

Vice-Chairperson Elaine Ableidinger, Hillman Representative Treasurer Corleen Proulx: Atlanta Member at Large Secretary Vacant: Lewiston Member at Large Trustees Vacant: Lewiston Center Representative Vickie Clayton, Hillman Member at Large County Commissioner Albert LaFleche

12 Smart Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Fall

Source: www.familyhandyman.com

With fall on the way, you’ll want to make sure your home is ready for the colder months. Here are 12 smart tips to consider acting on before temperatures drop:

1. Replace the Furnace Filter

One of the fastest ways to create problems with a forced-air heating and cooling system is to forget to replace the filter.

2. Protect the A/C Compressor or Risk Damage From a Falling Icicle

There’s no reason to wrap your entire air conditioner for the winter, and many manufactures advise against it because it can invite rodents and cause condensation, which can lead to early corrosion. But it’s not a bad idea to set a piece of plywood on top of the unit to protect it from falling icicles.

3. Get your property Ready for Snow

Before the snow flies, take a few minutes to inspect your property. Remove rocks, dog tie-out cables, extension cords, holiday light cords and garden hoses. Then stake out paths that run near gardens so you don’t accidentally suck up rocks and garden edging.

4. Carbon Monoxide Season

You’ve got a house full of guests, so the oven and stove are working overtime, the water heater is struggling to keep up with demand, the fireplace

is burning and the furnace is fighting the cold. It’s the perfect setting for carbon monoxide buildup. So if you don’t already have a UL-listed carbon monoxide detector, put it at the top of your shopping list.

5. Check Your Chimney For Risk of Fire

Creosote buildup causes chimney fires. You should have your chimney professionally inspected or cleaned after every 70 fires. If you burn wet wood, have it inspected or cleaned every 50 fires.

6. Stop Airflow Up the Chimney

Fireplace chimneys can be very inefficient, letting your warm inside air disappear like smoke up a chimney. If you have airtight glass doors that seal the opening, you’re in good shape. If not, a special balloon or chimney-top damper will get the job done.

7. Check Your Water Heater

Extend the life of your water heater tank and maintain your water heater’s efficiency and safety with a few minutes of basic maintenance once a year.

8. Clean Weep Holes

Weep holes may be the tiniest feature of many sliding windows and vinyl replacement windows, but they serve a great function. The little holes, located on the exterior bottom of the frame, are an outlet for rainwater to drain away from the home, but they often can become clogged up with debris.

9. Drain Garden Hoses

Every once in awhile freezing water will split your hose open. Blast out the water with an air compressor or stretch them out on a sloped yard or driveway.

10. Insulation is Key

Though it can seem intimidating, installing your batting installation can be easy, and take just a few hours if you isolate the need to a few key spaces.

11. No-Ladder Gutter Cleaner

This gutter cleaner is inexpensive , takes about 10 minutes to make and will help you avoid ladder climbing. Buy 3/4 inch PVC pipe, two elbows, a garden hose coupling and a cap at a local home center. Drill 1/16 inch holes in the cap. Make the handle long enough to reach your gutters comfortably and cement the parts together with PVC glue.

12. Apply Heat Reducing Film

With roughly 30% of ambient heat coming into your home through the windows, one quick and easy fix to keep your home cool is to apply a reflective, heat-reducing window film to regulate the temperature. As a bonus, it even works in reverse, keeping more warm air inside during the winter months - and its quick and easy to install.

MCCOA Employee of the Quarter

Cindy Taylor, In Home Provider

Thank you Cindy for your caring attitude and

dedication to our participants.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

1:30 P.M.—4:30 P.M.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall

3060 W. Casey St.

Lewiston, Michigan

Near the corner of County Rd. 612 & Buttles Rd.

Sponsored by:

St. Francis Parish Health Ministry & MSU Extension

Health Fair

Lewiston Community Resource

PRESCRIPTION

DRUG DISPOSAL

CONTEST RESULTS

1ST PLACE—ATLANTA WITH 27 POUNDS

HILLMAN & LEWISTON TIED FOR 2ND PLACE

WITH 9 POUNDS EACH.

GREAT JOB!!!

Cathy’s Corner

Hello Dear Senior Friend,

As I’m writing this to you it is 80 degrees today. What a September we have had so far. More like

summer than fall arriving. I hope you were able to get out and enjoy some of this great weather!!

Birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated: Atlanta, October 8th; Lewiston, October 15th; and Hillman, October

30th. GOOD NEWS!! If you come to the turkey dinner and it is your birthday month, you will receive a FREE MEAL

VOUCHER to use for any dinner you attend at your center.

I AM ASKING EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU, WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR TURKEY DAY, PLEASE PUT NEXT TO YOUR NAME THAT IT

IS YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH. This will help me know who receives a voucher and birthday card. THANK YOU!! Because

our numbers are growing in Lewiston, YOU MUST SIGN UP THE DAY BEFORE TURKEY/BIRTHDAY DINNER DAY.

As a reminder, during dinner service, when the caregiver goes up to get a meal for their spouse or friend, that

person can also get their meal so they can eat together. Of course, any birthday or anniversary people and their

spouse or friend is welcome to follow the caregivers.

On Thursday, October 31st, a HALLOWEEN PARTY IS PLANNED. ALL SENIORS IN MONTMORENCY COUNTY ARE INVITED TO

ATTEND. More details to follow.

In closing, I wish you GOOD HEALTH & MUCH HAPPINESS!!!

Cathy, MCCOA Volunteer Coordinator

OCTOBER 2019 ATLANTA SENIOR CENTER MENU

PROVIDED BY MONTMORENCY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m., soup $1.00 & salad bar $1.00. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. with a suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors 60 years and older; the meal cost for under 60 is $6.00.

MENU IS TO CHANGE Reservations may now be made on-line at:

www.montmorencycoa.org, Select your center, complete form and click on RESERVE.

For home deliver meal cancellations please call (989)785-2580

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

ATLANTA

SENIOR CENTER

11780 M-33 North

(989)-785-3932

2. Pork Chop Macaroni & Cheese Tossed Salad Mixed Vegetables Applesauce

4. CLOSED Eat Smart Live Strong 10:30-12

1. Liver & Onions

Potatoes

Green Beans

Peaches

3. Chicken Pot Pie

California Blend

Coleslaw

Mixed Fruit

7.Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

Tossed Salad

Green Beans

Pears

8. Open Face

Pork Sandwich

Roasted Potatoes

Squash

Pineapple

9. BIRTHDAY TURKEY DINNER

CAKE & ICE CREAM

10. Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Carrots

Applesauce

11. CLOSED

14. Pork Chop

Scalloped Potato

Winter Blend

Applesauce

15. Taco Bar

Refried Beans

Mixed Vegetables

Pears

16. Chicken Parmesan

Spaghetti

Tossed Salad

Northwest Blend

Pineapple

17. Roast Beef

Mashed Potatoes

Prince Charles Blend

Mandarin Oranges

18. CLOSED

21. Country Steak Boiled Potatoes Squash Pears

22. Baked Chicken

Backed Potato Bar

Northwest Blend

Peaches

23. Swedish Meat-balls w/Noodles Beets Green Beans Applesauce

24. Boiled Ham Cabbage, Carrots & Potatoes Pineapple

25. CLOSED

28. Meatloaf

Macaroni & cheese

Prince Charles Blend

Tossed Salad

Pears

29. BBQ Ribs Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Pineapple

30. Chicken & Dumplings Green Beans Coleslaw Peaches

31. Beef Stroganoff Over Noodles Beets Peas & Carrots Mandarin Oranges

CLOSED

BUNKO Please call Carol at

(989) 785-3843

To make sure there is a partner available (Every other Thursday)

1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

EXERCISE CLASS

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

9 a.m. Until 10 a.m.

Montmorency County Conservation Club

Every Second Tuesday of the month 7:00pm

COMMODITIES

Seniors

(40 lbs.) October 21, 2019

10am-10:30am OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES FOR YOUR

PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN

Tuesday, October 22 & Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Call for your appointment today 785-2580

OCTOBER 2019 HILLMAN SENIOR CENTER MENU

PROVIDED BY MONTMORENCY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m., soup $1.00 & salad bar $1.00. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. with a

suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors 60 years and older; the meal cost for under 60 is $6.00.

MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Reservations may now be made before 11 A.M. on-line at:

www.montmorencycoa.org, Select your center, complete form and click on RESERVE.

FOR HOME DELIVERED MEAL CANCELLATIONS PLEASE CALL (989)785-2580

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Hillman Center

431 Pine View

Court

989-742-3013

1. Cabbage Rolls

Boiled Potatoes

Carrots

Mandarin Oranges

2. Oven Fried Chicken Baked Potato Peas Peaches

3. Liver & Onions

Oven Potatoes

Green Beans

Mixed Fruit

4.

Closed

7. Spaghetti w/Meat

Sauce

Tossed Salad

Winter Blend

Pears

8. Open Face Pork

Sandwich

Roasted Potatoes

Squash

Pineapple

9. Chicken & Dumplings

Green Beans

Coleslaw

Peaches

10. Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Carrots

Applesauce

11. Closed Eat Smart Live Strong 10:30-12

14. Pork Chop Scalloped Potatoes Winter Blend Applesauce

15. Taco Bar

Refried Beans

Mixed Vegetables

Mandarin Oranges

16. Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Tossed Salad Northwest Blend

17. Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Prince Charles Blend Mandarin Oranges

18. Closed Eat Smart Live Strong 10:30-12

21. Country Fried Steak Boiled Potatoes Squash Pears

22. Baked Chicken

Baked Potato Bar

Northwest Blend

Peaches

23. Swedish Meatballs

Over Noodles

Beets

Green Beans

Applesauce

24. Boiled Ham Dinner Cabbage, Potatoes Carrots Pineapple

25. Closed Eat Smart Live Strong 10:30-12

28. Meatloaf

Macaroni & Cheese

Prince Charles Blend

Tossed Salad

Pears

29. BBQ Ribs Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Pineapple

30. . HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TURKEY DINNER CAKE & ICE CREAM

31. Beef Stroganoff

Over Noodles

Beets

Peas & Carrots

Mandarin Oranges

Closed

Commodities

Seniors (40 lbs.)

October 21, 2019

11-11:30am

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Open at 1pm

Monday thru Thursday

Puzzles, Wi-Fi &

Library

Hillman Sr. Center

Board of Directors

Meeting

Every Third Thursday 3pm EVERY TURKEY DINNER

Every Wednesday: LINE DANCING 10AM-12PM & QUILTING CLASS 10AM-2PM

OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES FOR YOUR

PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN

Tuesday, October 29 & Wednesday, November 6,

2019

Call for your appointment today 785-2580

OCTOBER 2019 LEWISTON SENIOR CENTER MENU

PROVIDED BY MONTMORENCY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

Soup and Salad bar opens at 4:00 p.m. soup $1.00, & salad bar $1.00 charge. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. with a suggested

donation of $3.50 for seniors 60 years and older; the meal cost for under 60 is $6.00.

MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Reservations may now be made before 11am on-line

at: www.montmorencycoa.org, select your center, complete form and click on RESERVE.

For home deliver meal cancellations please call (989)785-2580

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lewiston 50+Club

2811 Kneeland

(989) 786-3124

1. Goulash

Cauliflower

Tossed Salad

Pears

2. CLOSED Eat Smart Live Strong Noon-1:30

3. Baked Chicken Baked Potatoes Carrots Pineapple

4. Baked Fish

Oven Potatoes

Coleslaw

Applesauce

7. Spaghetti & Meat

Sauce

Tossed Salad

Winter Blend

Pears

8. Hot Pork Sandwich

Roasted Potatoes

Squash

Pineapple

9. CLOSED Eat Smart Live Strong Noon-1:30

10. Chicken Parmesan

Spaghetti

Tossed Salad

Green Beans

Mixed Fruit

11. Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Carrots

Applesauce

14. Pork Chop Scalloped Potato Winter Blend Applesauce

15. BIRTHDAY TURKEY DINNER

CAKE & ICE CREAM

16. CLOSED

17. Taco Bar Refried Beans Mixed Vegetables Pears

18. Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Prince Charles Blend Mandarin Oranges

21. Country Steak Boiled Potatoes Squash Pears

22. Baked Chicken Baked Potatoes Northwest Blend Peaches

23. CLOSED

24. Swedish Meatballs Noodles Beets Green Beans Applesauce

25. Boiled Ham Cabbage, Carrots & Potatoes Pineapple

28. Meatloaf Macaroni & Cheese Prince Charles Blend Pears

29. BBQ Ribs Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Pineapple

30. CLOSED

31. Chicken & Dumplings Northwest Blend Coleslaw Peaches

Commodities Seniors

(40 lbs.)

October 21, 2019

9-9:30am

Euchre:

Every Tuesday &

Thursday 1 p.m.

Lewiston 50 + Club

Board of Directors

Meeting

(3rd Mon.)

11:00am

Exercise Class:

Monday, Wednesday,

Thursday & Friday 10 am

Come join us!

Doors open at

4:00pm

every Wednesday

OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES FOR YOUR

PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN

Thursday, October 24 & Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Call for your appointment today 785-2580