JUNE 2015
AGE CONFIDENTLY…AGE COMFORTABLY...AGE CREATIVELY
EASTSIDE SENIOR
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
3065 N. Genesee Road
Flint, Michigan 48506
Executive Director: Debra Gilbert
Director: Jamie Rodriguez
Program Coordinator: Janet Supernaw
Program Assistant:: Andrea Stephen
PHONE: 810-250-5000
FAX: 810-250-9033
WEBSITE
www.eastsideseniorcenter.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
KEARSLEY DALY VILLA
& EASTSIDE VILLAGE
810-250-1000
Manager: Brenda Fulton
Maintenance: Brandon Brow
Van Driver: Tonya Alvarez
June Featured Events
Social Security Presentation
This presentation is for those of you who will be
signing up for social security soon. This is an
informational meeting that will cover everything you need
to know about getting started. Come with questions!
Refreshments will be provided
Date: Thursday, June 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Prescription Drug Drop Off
Care N Assist In Home Care
We will be holding a prescription drug drop off here
at the center. Drop off your unused/ expired prescription
drugs and sharps to be properly disposed of.
Date: Wednesday, June 24
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Listening Ear
Funding Source:
The Eastside Senior Citizens Center is funded
by: Genesee County and the Genesee County
Board of Commissioners, Charter Township of
Genesee, Valley Area Agency on Aging,
Kearsley Community School District, Genesee
County Senior Services Millage, Eastside Senior
Citizens Center, Endowment Fund of the
Community Foundation of Greater Flint and
many individual donations. Senior Center fund
raisers are also held throughout the year. We
appreciate all who have made a difference!
This program and/or service is fully or partially
funded by Genesee County Senior Millage funds.
Your tax dollars are at work.
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Professional Nursing Services Home Healthcare
Agency
Where would you turn if you suddenly needed help
at home after a hospitalization or a fall? Professional
Nursing Services would like to introduce themselves and
go over options to prepare you for the unexpected. All are
invited and encouraged to bring a family member to share
this valuable information. Refreshments will be provided
RSVP: By June 19
Date: Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars:
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Annual
Car Cruise is Friday, July 31!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FUNDRAISING
+
Monthly Newsletters
We are looking for some extra hands to help tape and
label August’s newsletters for mailing.
Date: June 17 & 18
Time: All day
Bob Evans Gift Card Fundraiser
$10 Gift Cards are available for purchase in the
office. Great special occasion gift!
Pop Can & Bottle Deposit Fundraiser
If it is a hassle to return your pop cans and bottles for
deposit, let us do it for you and you’ll help the
Eastside Senior Center!
Volunteer Receptionists
Monday:
Virginia
Tuesday:
Mary Lou
Wednesday: Margie
OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of servers during our lunch program.
If you are interested, please call the center.
Would you like to be a part of the ever growing health
care system and benefits program that we call
Medicare? As a MMAP volunteer, you will be helping
friends and family as well as the community members
on issues you may not hear otherwise if it weren’t for
the MMAP program. Counselor training will begin in
July for 5 days starting on the 10th and then picking
back up on the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st, starting at 8:30
a.m. and running till 3:30 p.m.. Volunteers will be
educated in Medicare and Medicaid, Billing, Fraud
and Abuse; each class will be about 5 to 6 hours long
with breaks and lunch. Call the center if interested.
Donations Needed for Eastside Center
Coffee (decaf/regular), computer paper, Kleenex,
napkins, paper towels, postage stamps, hard candy,
used cell phones, used eyeglasses.
Book Exchange at Eastside
Eastside Senior Center accepts used books, books on
CDs & on Tapes for seniors to borrow & exchange.
Equipment for Loaning Closet
Donate your used medical equipment:
wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
HOUSING
These properties are fully owned by
The Eastside Senior Citizens Association.
TRANSPORTATION
The senior center has transportation available for
those 60+. You must call one day in advance to
schedule a ride.
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Call : 250-1000 for schedule & cost
Private rides are available to the pharmacy, doctor
appointments,, and to and from the senior center, as
well as the following group trips. Seats are limited.
VAN SCHEDULE
Shopping (Kroger/ VGs)
Every Wednesday
Depart 9:00
Return: 11:00
Shopping (Walmart)
Every Wednesday
Depart 1:00
Return 3:00
Dollar General
Every Wednesday
Depart 11:00
Return: 1:00
Shopping (Meijer)
Every Thursday
Depart 12:30
Return 2:30
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Kearsley Daly Villa
Kearsley Daly Villa (KDV) is a 100 unit apartment
complex physically connected to Eastside Senior
Citizens Center. Within this complex you will find a
library, game area, and beauty salon. This complex
has both one and two bedroom units with either one
or two bathrooms. Each floor has a laundry facility.
It is unique in that residents do not have to step foot
outside to access the senior center. Everything is
under one roof and “in-house”. For leasing
information, please contact our manager, Brenda at
810-250-1000.
Eastside Village
Eastside Village, located on the west side of our
campus, is designed for independent living. Each of
the 50 units have two bedrooms, two baths, an
attached garage, patio and laundry room. This
complex is located adjacent to the senior center and
residents are able to enjoy the same amenities as
Kearsley Daly Villa. For leasing opportunities and
information about Eastside Village
call Brenda at 810-250-1000.
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DANCING
FUN
Evening Dance *New Time* Mondays 6:00 –8:00 pm
Music by the Dynamic Duo. $5.00 each
Line Dancing -Mondays and Thursdays : 9:00 - 11:00 am
Beginners and Advanced ($1 donation)
EXERCISE
Armchair Exercises
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 10:00 - 11:00 am
A low impact seated exercises via video.
Arthritis Foundation Exercises Fridays: 10:00
Exercise to improve mobility, strength & functional ability.
Balance Exercise
Mondays: 1:00 pm
A variety of exercises designed to reduce the risk of falling.
Exercise Everyday All Day
Treadmills, bike & outside walking
LEARNING
Fridays: 10:30-11:30 am
Bible Study
Join a friendly group for a time of reflection.
Book & Puzzle Exchange or Borrow
Everyday
Browse through shelves of puzzles, books, books on CDs & Tapes
and exchange or borrow a book for home.
Cooking Class Tuesday, June 30 @ 12:30 pm
Join us for a fun, quick and easy cooking class!
Computer Mentor Mondays and Fridays 12:30-1:30 pm
The mentor is available to assist with computer related questions.
Computers Everyday (Check the calendar for exceptions)
Our computer room is equipped with six computers and wifi.
Landscape Painting - $20 Second Tuesday of the month @ 1:00 pm
This month’s painting is titled “In the Rough”
Please call Office to sign up, must pay in advance.
Name That Song Last Thursday of every month
Join us for some lunchtime fun brought to us by our friend, Pat Molter.
Pat will be playing a variety of tunes for us to name for a prize!
Bid Euchre
Tuesdays
6:00 - 9:00
Fridays:
1:00 - 4:00
Bingo
Tuesdays:
1:00 - 3:00
Wednesdays:
1:00 - 3:00
Hand & Foot
Saturdays
1:00 - 4:00
Mahjong
Tuesdays
12:30-3:00
Pinochle
Wednesdays
9:30 - 11:30
Bingo (Extra
Fast)
Fridays:
1:00 - 3:30
Po-ke-no
Wednesdays
3:00 - 4:00
Bunco
Thursdays:
6:00 - 8:30
Pool Table
Everyday
9:00 – 4:00
Chess Club
Tuesdays:
6:00 - 9:30
Sewing/Quilting
Tuesdays
9:00 - 12:00
Cribbage
Thursdays:
9:30 - 11:30
Sit ‘N Stitch
Thursdays
9:00 - 4:00
Dominoes
Tuesdays
1:00– 3:00
Games
Everyday
1:00 - 3:00
Double Pinochle
Mondays:
6:00 - 9:00
Social Bridge
Thursdays
12:30 - 3:30
Duplicate Bridge
Mondays
& Thursdays
1:00 - 5:30
Tuesdays
5:30 - 9:00
Spades
Mondays
1:00
Euchre
Wednesdays
6:00 - 8:30
Wii Bowling
Wednesdays
3:30 - 4:30
Birthday
Third Thursday of
the month
11:30 lunch
Quilt Raffle
Our talented quilters have made another beautiful quilt to raffle at our annual Car Show. The quilt will be displayed in the lunch room, please do not touch! Tickets available until the day of the drawing.
Drawing: Friday, July 31
Cost: $1 per ticket
(You do not have to be present to win)
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9:00
10:00
10:30
11:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
6:00
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Line Dancing - Beginning
Line Dancing - Advanced
Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch– GCCARD
Computer Mentor
Healthy Harvest
Balance Exercise
Games
Spades
Duplicate Bridge
Double Pinochle
Dance
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Line Dancing - Beginning
Line Dancing - Advanced
Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch– GCCARD
Computer Mentor
Healthy Harvest
Balance Exercise
Games
Spades
Duplicate Bridge
Double Pinochle
Dance
Steak & Gravy
9:00
10:00
10:30
11:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
6:00
Beef Barley Soup
Monday
Sew & Quilt
Armchair Exercise
Lunch– GCCARD
Mahjong
Games
Bingo
Dominoes
Duplicate Bridge
Chess Club
Bid Euchre
9:00
10:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
5:30
6:00
6:00
9
2
Beef Sandwich
3
10
9:30 Pinochle
10:00 Armchair Exercise
11:00 Hopeful Hearts
11:30 Lunch– GCCARD
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Games
3:00 Po-ke-no
6:00 Euchre
Steak Patty
Wednesday
Sew & Quilt
9:30 Pinochle
Armchair Exercise
10:00 Armchair Exercise
Lunch– GCCARD
11:00 Hopeful Hearts
Mahjong
11:30 Lunch– GCCARD
Commodities & Tefap 1:00 Bingo
1:00 Games
Landscape Painting
3:00 Po-ke-no
Games
6:00 Euchre
Bingo
Dominoes
Duplicate Bridge
Chess Club
Bid Euchre
Chicken Chili
9:00
10:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
5:30
6:00
6:00
Turkey Burger
Tuesday
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Sit ‘N Stitch
Line Dance– Beginning
Line Dance-Advanced
Cribbage
Blood Pressure Clinic
Lunch– GCCARD
Social Bridge
Games
Duplicate Bridge
Bunco
Chicken
Sit ‘N Stitch
Line Dance– Beginning
Line Dance-Advanced
Cribbage
Blood Pressure Clinic
Hearing Screening
Lunch– GCCARD
Social Bridge
Games
Duplicate Bridge
Bunco
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6:00 Social Security
Presentation
9:00
9:00
10:00
9:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
6:00
9:00
9:00
10:00
9:30
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
6:00
Pulled Pork
Thursday
June 2015
Arthritis Exercise
Armchair Exercise
Bible Study
Lunch– GCCARD
Computer Mentor
Legal Services
Games
Extra Fast Bingo
Bid Euchre
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
Arthritis Exercise
Armchair Exercise
Bible Study
Lunch– GCCARD
Computer Mentor
Games
Extra Fast Bingo
Bid Euchre
Pasta & Cheese
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
5
12
Chicken Lasagna
Friday
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Line Dancing - Beginners
Line Dancing - Advanced
Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch– GCCARD
Computer Mentor
Healthy Harvest
Balance Exercise
Games
Spades
Double Pinochle
Dance
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10:00
10:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
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Line Dancing - Beginners
Line Dancing - Advanced
Blood Pressure Screening
Computer Mentor
Healthy Harvest
Balance Exercise
Games
Spades
Duplicate Bridge
Double Pinochle
Dance
Pulled Pork
Line Dancing - Beginners
Veterans Services
Line Dancing - Advanced
Blood Pressure Screening
Computer Mentor
Healthy Harvest
Balance Exercise
Games
Spades
Duplicate Bridge
Double Pinochle
Dance
Marinated Steak 22
9:00
10:00
10:30
11:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
6:00
Stuffed Peppers
Sew & Quilt
Armchair Exercise
Lunch– GCCARD
Mahjong
Skip–Bo
Bingo
Dominoes
Chess Club
Bid Euchre
9:00
10:00
11:30
12:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
5:30
6:00
6:00
9:00
10:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
5:30
6:00
6:00
Sew & Quilt
Armchair Exercise
Lunch– GCCARD
Cooking Class
Mahjong
Skip–Bo
Bingo
Dominoes
Duplicate Bridge
Chess Club
Bid Euchre
Pub Burger
Sew & Quilt
Armchair Exercise
Lunch– GCCARD
Mahjong
Skip–Bo
Bingo
Dominoes
Duplicate Bridge
Chess Club
Bid Euchre
Chicken Strips
9:00
10:00
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
6:00
Veal Cutlet
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Hopeful Hearts
Lunch– GCCARD
Games
Bingo
Po-ke-no
Euchre
Arthritis Exercise
Today
Father’s Day Coffee
Armchair Exercise
Bible Study
Lunch– GCCARD
Computer Mentor
Games
Bingo - Extra Fast
Bid Euchre
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10:00
10:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
Arthritis Exercise
Armchair Exercise
Bible Study
Lunch– GCCARD
Computer Mentor
Games
Bingo - Extra Fast
Bid Euchre
BBQ Chicken 26
*No
9:30
10:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
Baked Fish
This is a new knitting, crocheting,
Would you like to take part in a
community vegetable garden? This is needlework club that will meet in the
a great opportunity for those of you
Arts & Crafts room every Thursday.
who may not have the space, or energy
The room will be open all day for
to maintain a garden by yourselves.
your use. Join the group to share
Please come by the office if you are
your talents, and ideas and socialize!
interested in gardening with us! We
***We will be accepting donations
are accepting donations of tomato
of yarn for this new program.***
cages. No experience necessary!
Sit ‘N Stitch
Sit ‘N Stitch
Line Dance– Beginning
Line Dance-Advanced
Cribbage
Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch– GCCARD
Social Bridge
Garden Meeting
Games
Duplicate Bridge
Bunco
6:00 Listening Ear
9:00
9:00
10:00
9:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
6:00
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Sit ‘N Stitch
Line Dance– Beginning
Line Dance-Advanced
Cribbage
Newsletter Production
Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch– GCCARD
Birthday Celebration
Social Bridge
Games
Bunco
Meatball Sub
9:00
9:00
10:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
6:00
Salisbury Steak 18
Raised Vegetable Garden
11:00
11:30
1:00
1:00
3:00
6:00
11:00 Prescription Drop
9:30 Pinochle
10:00 Armchair Exercise
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Pinochle
Armchair Exercise
Newsletter Production
Hopeful Hearts
Lunch– GCCARD
Games
Bingo
Po-ke-no
Euchre
Turkey Ham
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:30
1:00
1:00
3:00
6:00
Chicken Salad 17
SENIOR SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
Free legal services available to seniors 60 and over
here at the senior center. Make an appointment for
assistance regarding wills, estate planning, power of
attorney, social security, etc.
When: Friday, June 5
Blood Pressure Screenings
By Americans Home Health & Hospice Care
Mondays 11:30 am -12:30 pm
By Comfort Keepers
Thursdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am
MiCAFE Program-Bridge Card
Certification and Recertification
If you are age 60 and older, need food assistance and
meet the income limit, call the Center to set up an
appointment with our representative. (810)250-5000
Hearing Screenings By Fluke Hearing
Hearing tests & minor hearing aid repair
Thursday, June 4
*Appointment required
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
• Identify resources for prescription drugs
• Explain Medicare Health Plan Options
• Understand doctor & hospital bills and Medicare
summary notices
• Understand Medicare/Medicaid eligibility,
enrollment, coverage, claims and appeals
• Enroll in Medicare Savings Programs
Call 250-5000 for appointment
Hopeful Hearts By Grace Hospice
A support group that helps with losses
and adjustments in life.
Wednesdays 11:00 am
Medical Equipment Closet
(wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.)
are available to borrow from our closet.
Veterans Services Officer
A Veteran Services Officer will be here to file claims
for compensation and pension.
Date: Monday, June 22
How: Please call for appointment
FOOD PROGRAMS
Daily Lunch - Congregate Hot Meal
Provided by the Genesee County Community
Action Resource Department (GCCARD)
Enjoy a great lunch each week day. The main course
is featured on our calendar or you can visit our
office to pick up a full menu.
When:
Monday - Friday
Time:
Served 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Reserve: Call by 1:00 p.m. the day before
Donation: Ages: 60+ $2.00, Under 60 $3.50
Commodity Food Program
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(quarterly distribution)
Second Tuesday of the month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, June 9
SENIOR INFORMATION
Consumers Energy has an existing customer
service function that acts as the clearing house for all
inquiries to the utility:
1-800-477-5050
You can make billing inquiries, report outages, wires
down, and street light outages, make payment arrangements, request new service or end existing service.
Dispensary of Hope (810)232-7740 ext. 207
This program helps those who qualify get the
medications they need and provides short-term
assistance for those who are uninsured or those who
are underserved and have limited income.
Register of Deeds
You can access the register of deeds online during
business hours in our computer lab: www.gc4me.com
We are now offering notary services
for a nominal fee.
* Please call to make an appointment. *
(810) 239-7671
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Eastside Senior Center Newsletter
June 2015
PLEASE CALL EASTSIDE SENIOR CENTER (810) 250-5000 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
You can also check our website www.eastsideseniorcenter.com for updates
Project Fresh Coupons
Father’s Day Coffee Hour
Coupons are to be used at the
Farmer’s Market on Michigan
grown fruits and vegetables.
These coupons are available June 1, to those
meeting income requirements. Please call for
more information. **Coupons are limited.**
Join us for an hour of Socializing, Coffee &
Donuts in honor of Father’s Day!
Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 9:30-10-:30 a.m.
(Arthritis Exercise Canceled)
Eastside Senior Citizens Association
Call , Mail or Stop In to sign up!
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Birthday: ___________________________
Phone Number: (________)______________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
Zip
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that the information provided above will be kept Confidential. If there is a medical Emergency, your information may be released to any medical personnel. I also understand that information provided will be used by the Center in
tabulation of required funding reports to Genesee County Senior Millage; Valley Area Agency on Aging, Community Development and any further funding sources.
●Signature:_________________________________________________
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Date:______________________