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Senior Times - October 2022
200 West Michigan Avenue Suite 102 Battle Creek, MI 49017
Aging and Disability Resource Line: 1-800-626-6719 General Agency Telephone: (269) 966-2450
My Medicare Matters - Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Soon!
By: Karen Courtney, CareWell Services SW
Heritage Commons Happenings
From October 15 through December 7, you can compare, verify, and change your medication coverage for the 2023 year.
announce that I have accepted the position of Senior Center Program Coordinator at Heritage Commons! Here’s a little background on me:
Friday, October 28 at 12pm – Vegetarian Pasta Dishes – It’s hard to find meals more satisfying than pasta when it comes to vegetarian cuisine! From tortellini to spaghetti, learn and taste four meatless pasta ideas for every occasion and preference.
There may have been changes to your plan that you want to check on. Keep an eye out for mailings coming from your current insurance company as they are required to notify you of coverage and cost changes.
I moved to Marshall in 2015 and am very active in our community. I serve on the Marshall City Council representing Ward 4, and I am the secretary for the Marshall Lions Club, Marshall United Way, and
the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame (which is based here in Marshall).
SMITTEN KITCHEN
EAST END ART CLASSES AT HERITAGE COMMONS
As a reminder, we are
able to review your Part D Prescription Plan as well as your Medicare Advantage Plan. To be able to assist you most accurately, counselors may require your Medicare number, date of birth, medication information, and insurance information. If you have previously created a MyMedicare.gov account on your computer or smartphone, please make certain your username and password are active and accurate prior to coming to your appointment.
Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30pm – Stunning Shortbreads... Your Way! – Shortbread recipes can
be traced back to the traditional Scottish shortbread formula of one part sugar to two parts butter to three parts flour (by weight). Join us and experiment with this classic shortbread recipe and put your own twist on it!
Thursday, October 13 at 3pm – Fallen Leaves – Embrace fall by using nature as inspiration. In this class we will explore printmaking techniques with acrylic paint, watercolor, and organic leaves. All experience levels are welcomed.
Compare plans at Medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-Medicare. To contact your local MMAP site for an appointment, call MMAP at the Kool Family Community Center in Battle Creek at 1-800-803-7174, Forks Senior Center in Albion at (517) 629-3842, Albion Healthcare Alliance at (517) 629-5080, and Calhoun County Office of Senior Services in Marshall at (269) 781-0846. Barry County clients can reach out to the Barry County Commission
on Aging in Hastings at (269) 948-4856. Many counselors continue to work from home on a part time basis, so your caller ID may not indicate
the call is coming from the MMAP site when returning your call.
Join us for cooking, crafting, and
Please note that your new coverage will not begin until Januart 1, 2023.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT COMING SOON
OCTOBER 15 - DECEMBER 7
DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT YOU CAN:
NEED HELP WITH UPDATING YOUR PLAN? CALL US, WE'RE HERE TO HELP!
CALL 1-800-803-7174 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
PROMOTING
HEALTH INDEPENDENCE CHOICE
By: Jen Rice, Senior Center Program Coordinator, Heritage Commons Senior Enrichment Center
congregate meals in October.
Join us every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 12pm for a hot or cold lunch provided by Milestone Senior Services. Socialize and catch up with your friends over the lunch hour. Both Heritage Commons members and non-members are welcome for congregate meals (must be age 60 or over). There is
a $2.00 suggested donation, and participants must register by the day prior at noon by calling (269) 558-6150.
As we head into fall, the weather is changing and so are some things around Heritage Commons. First off, I am pleased to
CONGREGATE MEALS
interactive evening of cookie decorating! Supplies will be provided (but feel free to bring your own decorating tools from home!), and participants will each take home a dozen of their decorated sugar cookies!
Before changing career paths in 2018, I was a chef for twenty years. I grew up working for my parents at their restaurant in Kalamazoo, and after they retired, I joined
the original opening team for FireKeepers Casino, later helping to open their hotel and event center (I cooked for and met Aretha Franklin!). After my time at the casino, I was the Executive Chef
at Duck Lake Country Club for a season. I have also been employed as the General Manager of the Calhoun County Fairgrounds and, most recently, the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator for CareWell Services.
Open to members. Registration is required. Register with the front desk or by calling (269) 558-6150.
Open to members. Registration is required. Register with the front desk or by calling (269) 558-6150.
I look forward to growing our senior center alongside all of the great people at Heritage Commons!
Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30pm – Halloween Cookie Decorating – Come for an
Thursday, October 27 at 3pm – Meditative Color Wheels – This class offers a meditative way to express yourself through mark- making and color. Tune into your free flow creative side and unwind with art.
Friday, October 14 at 12pm
– Healthy Soups in Under 20 Minutes – Learn and taste four recipes that rely on convenient, store-bought staples like instant noodles, canned bases, and frozen veggies for affordable soups that come together in a snap!
Thursday, October 20 at 3pm
– Spooky Snail Mail – Happy Halloween! Join us to create Halloween themed greeting cards. We will learn about patterns, stencils, and color themes.
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