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Senior Times - October 2022
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SERVING THOSE IMPACTED BY DEMENTIA
By: Sherii Sherban, Publisher
I am filled with heartfelt thanks to all who have worked so hard to create solutions for those impacted by dementia in Calhoun County.
teer for events throughout the year and we could not make the events happen without them. For the Community Stroll we also send thank you’s to Center Stage Dance Studio, Harper Creek Dance Team, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, CareWell Services SW staff, Scene Publications
The Community Stroll Celebration, held Saturday, September 17, is the signature event for recognizing the impact of move- ment for reducing the risk of dementia
staff, Honor Credit Union staff, Kellogg Arena staff, countless spouses and kids, law enforcement, fire department staff, LifeCare staff, as well as many community volunteers including Madi Andrews, Alyssa Weist, Barb Rosene, Dr. Graham Atkin, Dr. Scott Counts, MSU Calhoun County alumni, Megan Macher, Mayor Behnke, Amanda Hammock, Ambitious Nutrition staff, and more. For a complete list of sponsor please refer to page 10. Thank you to all of you who worked so very hard to make this a special day for oth- ers. We are so excited about creating solu- tions in more ways that matter for those in our community.
as well as the slowing the progression... because movement matters. This year was no exception. Participants chose to walk either the half- or full-mile route. Some walked for loved ones; others for themselves.
you for all you do.
We would not function without the efforts
Many of our Community Stroll partici- pants also chose to make a new commitment toward movement by joining the Miles for Memories Marathon and Scavenger Hunt, which runs through Thanksgiving. And so can you. Participants commit to completing 26 miles throughout the duration. For added fun there will be a daily scavenger hunt item posted in the Facebook story. Join in any day before the event ends on November 23 for just $26. Do this one for you! For more details visit milesformemories.org, the Miles for Memories Facebook page, or call us at (269) 979-1412.
of Connie Skidmore. She is instrumental in making sure everything is documented. She makes certain that all who contribute to the organization are thanked for their contri- butions, makes certain all the deposits are made, invoices are paid, letters are sent, and, she is my rock.
There’s not one of us that joined the Miles for Memories Leadership team for personal recognition, but rather to help those seeking solutions. We are all volunteers and are pas- sionate about what we do. Most of us have had dementia impact a family member and we know what kind of help we needed along the way. Having said that, I want you to know that their volunteer efforts make Miles for Memories work and today I am taking this moment to say thank you to each of
Next up we have those that have been here since the beginning; those that knew we needed to provide solutions where we could. Together, we changed the focus
of the conversation to programs and ser- vices that were and are needed by fami-
lies today. Overwhelming thank you’s go
to Anne Clark, Michelle Lennon, Sharon Zapata, Steve Frisbie, Glin Windsor, Karin Gallagher, and Terri Chapman. Just as important, but newer to the team are Stacy Wines, Helen Guzzo, Christi Losinski, Cassandra Lucas-Moore, Lora Stevens, Caleb Angus, Pete Zapata, David Gallagher, Steve Lamb, Elizabeth Raleigh, Tina Rasey, Kara Beer, Denise Jones, Pat Fosdick, Keith Sherban, David Gilbert, and Sheriff Hinkley.
The organization continues to be shaped by the leadership team as well as through committees developing lifestyle programs, running pilot programs, creating safe return programs, offering educational programs, and of course fundraising events of all kinds like Boards'n Bags on October 15. We are always open to new suggestions and con- cerns that need to be met.
There are so many more that also volun-
Thank you’s are never enough for all the hard work but valuable all the same. What makes an even better impression is seeing the joy on the face of family members. That provides all the encouragement that could ever be needed for me. So to each of you... thank you for all you do!
SENIOR DINING CENTERS
CITY
Hastings Woodland
Albion Battle Creek Battle Creek Homer Marshall
Jackson Jackson Napoleon Spring Arbor
LOCATION
COA Building Eagles Club
FACILITATOR
Theresa Lancaster Leona Rairigh
PHONE
(269) 948-4856
(269) 367-4041
DAYS TIME *Not All Sites Open - Call First M-F 10am-2pm
BARRY COUNTY*
Delton
Faith United Methodist
Angela Soya
(269) 579-3918
M,W,T
11am-1pm
Nashville
Main St. Banqets
Jenny Burlison
(517) 213-9212
M-F
10:30am-1pm
Meals provided by Barry County Commission on Aging. A program sponsored by Barry County United Way.
M,W,F 10:30am-1pm
BRANCH COUNTY*
Coldwater
Coldwater Church of Christ
Alisha Carr
(517) 279-8249
M,T,Th,F
9am-1pm
Lunch Served at 12pm
Meals provided by Community Action Food and Nutritional Services. Funding sources AAA 3C, Branch County United Way, USDA, and private donations.
CALHOUN COUNTY*
Albion
Albion Forks Senior Dining Center
Cynthia Rose
(866) 200-8877
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-12:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Clarence Township Dining Center Cherryhill Manor Senior Center Springview Towers Dining Center Homer Presbyterian Church Marshall House Dining Center
Crouch Senior Center
King Rec Center, Food with Friends Napoleon Township Hall
Spring Arbor Senior Center
Mark Rice
Constance Siegel Eileen Worthington Senior Health Partners Deb Trescott
Laurie Mead Laurie Mead Laurie Mead
Laurie Mead
(866) 200-8877 (866) 200-8877 (866) 200-8877 (269) 441-0948 (866) 200-8877
(517) 788-4364 (517) 788-4364 (517) 788-4364
(517) 788-4364
M,T,W M,T,W,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F T
M,W,F
M,T,W,Th,F M,T,W,Th,F T, Th M,T,W,Th,F
11am-12pm 10:30am-1pm 10:30am-12:30pm 10:30am 10:30am-12:30pm
8am-4pm 10:30am-1:30pm 10:30am-1:30pm
9:45am-1:45pm
Lunch served at 11am Lunch served at 11:30am Lunch served at 11:30am Senior Fit & Fun, Lunch after Lunch served at 12pm
Lunch served at 12pm Lunch served at 12pm Lunch served at 12pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Battle Creek
Bedford Manor Dining Center
Billy Castle
(866) 200-8877
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-12:30pm
Lunch served at 11:30am
Battle Creek
Lakeview 900 Territorial Dining Center
Karl Hoard
(866) 200-8877
M,W,F
10:30am-12:30pm
Lunch served at 11:30am
Battle Creek
Westbrook Place Dining Center
Michelle Dove
(866) 200-8877
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-1pm
Lunch served at 11:30am
Marshall
Heritage Commons
Kitty Knoll
(269) 558-6150
T, Th
12-1pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Tekonsha
Tekonsha Community Hall
Senior Health Partners
(269) 441-0948
T
10am
Senior Fit & Fun, Lunch after
All sites have hot and cold meals. Meals provided by Senior Services SW MI. Funding by Calhoun County Senior Services, CareWell Services - AAA 3B, USDA, and private donations.
JACKSON COUNTY*
Grass Lake
Grass Lake Food With Friends
Annie Lavergne
(517) 788-4364
T, Th
10am-3:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Jackson
Park Forest
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M,T,W,Th,F
10:30am-1:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Michigan Center
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M,W,F
10am-2pm
Lunch served at 12pm
Norvell
300 Mill Street
Laurie Mead
(517) 788-4364
M,W,F
10:30am-1:30pm
Lunch served at 12pm
To have your senior dining center added or changes to your listing, Call Sherii at (269) 979-1479 ext. 2 or Email: ssherban@scenepub.com.