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SENIOR CENTERS
May 2015
IMLAY CITY SENIOR CENTER
LAPEER SENIOR BUILDING (ANNEX)
Center is closed for any holiday normally observed by the county government.
Center is closed for any holiday normally observed by the county government.
395 E. THIRD ST., IMLAY CITY, MI
PHONE: 810-724-6030
Open – Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Over 25 Buses
Wheelchair Accessible
Curb-to-Curb Service
GLTA offers transportation to the
City of Lapeer, Mayfield, Oregon,
Deerfield, Elba & Lapeer Township
Visit us on the web at:
287 WEST NEPESSING ST., SUITE 3, LAPEER, MI
PHONE: 810-245-6896
Open – Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
At Stonegate Health Campus, we believe in living life with no boundaries or
limitations! Here, you’ll enjoy life to the fullest with meals prepared based
on your preferences, non-stop activities, a variety of five-star amenities and
a dedicated staff that’s always ready with a friendly smile and a helping hand.
We provide Lapeer with a whole host of services: assisted living, short-term
rehabilitation, skilled nursing services, memory care, long-term care, respite
care and adult day services. Come see just how good life can be at Stonegate
Health Campus – stop by or call to schedule a personal tour today.
www.go-glta.org
GLTA Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday 6am-8pm • Saturday 9am-3pm
Make your appointment 24 hours in advance
810-245-9300 • stonegatehc.com
2525 DeMille Boulevard, Lapeer, MI 48446
KISS program
(Keeping Independent Seniors Safe)
The Valley Area Agency on Aging is
proud to announce that it is offering the
KISS program (Keeping Independent
Seniors Safe) in Lapeer County. KISS
is a telephonic reassurance system that
keeps seniors and their loved ones worry-free.
Participants in the KISS program
can call the KISS office or receive a
telephone call every Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m. to make sure that the
participant is safe and well. Special
arrangements can be made for participants that need weekend coverage.
If the participant does not answer the
phone, the KISS coordinator checks
to see if there is a problem and verifies
that the participant’s telephone is in
working order. If they are unable to
reach the participant at this point, the
KISS coordinator then calls the contact
person provided by the participant and
asks them to check on the participant
to make sure they are alright. Contact
people are usually neighbors, friends,
or relatives. All participants in the KISS
program are required to provide a contact person. If this fails, a phone call is
made to the local law enforcement to do
a wellness check.
Through the KISS program, if you
or your loved one falls or has an emergency at home, they know that someone
will be checking up on them to make
sure that they are well once a day. This
is a great program for seniors who live
alone and are isolated from family and
friends, but it is not required. This
program is so important because it lets
seniors stay independent in their own
homes.
Valley Area Agency on Aging’s KISS
program requires the participants to
notify the KISS program when they will
be away so that the KISS coordinator
will not expect the participant to be at
home.
If you are interested in finding
out more about the KISS program,
please call Valley Area Agency on
Aging at 810-239-7671.
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT
• Newly Remodeled
• Utilities
• Subsidized for
seniors and those
with disabilities
• 55 and Older
Contact-Dorothy
at
Riverview Towers
between 8-12pm
810.245.4215
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Protect Seniors from financial abuse
It’s unfortunate but true: The elderly
population is targeted for financial abuse
or exploitation. In fact, by some estimates,
this type of targeted abuse results in billions of dollars in losses each year. If you
have elderly parents, what signs should
you watch for to determine their vulnerability? And what can you do to help protect your parents from being victimized?
In regard to the first question — signs of
vulnerability — the most important thing
to watch for is your parents’ mental state.
As you know, many people go through
their entire lives with their faculties intact
— but even if this is the case with your
parents, you still may want to be on guard
against them falling prey to unscrupulous
operators. And if you have noticed your
parents becoming forgetful, confused,
overly agitated or showing any other signs
of possibly diminished mental capacity,
you may want to be particularly vigilant
for the appearance of financial irregularities.
If you don’t think your parents are, as
yet, victims of fraud or abuse, you can take
steps to help protect them. Most importantly, maintain constant communication
with them and be aware of what’s going on
in their lives. Also, consider the following
actions:
• Advise parents on precautionary measures.
Suggest to your parents that they take several common-sense steps to avoid financial
scams. For example, urge them to never
This article is provided courtesy of:
Lapeer
Edward Jones
Financial Advisor
810-245-5790
www.edwardjones.com
Mike Butterfield
give personal information over the phone
or in response to emails. Since these types
of requests are the most common methods used to perpetrate scams, encourage
your parents to put all such solicitations
— as well as requests for money — in the
“trash” folder. Also, ask your parents to
remove paper mail promptly from their
mailbox — resourceful identity thieves
have been known to steal mail and extract
key pieces of personal information from
financial statements or correspondence
from Social Security. And if your parents don’t already have a paper shredder,
present one to them as a gift — and show
them how to use it to delete old statements, credit card offers and similar documents.
• Check for legal documents. Your parents,
like everyone, should have a will and a
durable power of attorney. These documents will enable someone they trust
implicitly to handle their finances if they
can’t. Discussing these types of issues with
Elderly Scam
Recently the Portage, Michigan Department of Public Safety handled
an incident at a local nursing home. A taxi driver showed up to pick up
one of the residents. Management was able to intervene and learn that a
suspect had called the taxi and sent them to the nursing home with the
resident’s name. They were to take the resident to the bank to help her
withdraw funds for her ‘nephew Paul.’ They were to then call the suspect back to learn where to send the funds. The resident does not have
a nephew named Paul. The cell phone numbers that were used by the
suspects are a dead end. Internet research indicates there have been other
cases in Michigan similar to this. Please be aware of this type of scam with
our elderly.
Detective Dereck Hess, Portage Department of Public Safety
7810 Shaver Rd., Portage, Ml 49024, 269-329-4559 desk, 269-217-6737 cell
Series of Armed Robberies
There has been a series of armed robberies in the City of Flint,
Michigan and at least one in Mount Morris Township where it
appears to be the same suspects. In all cases, two black males enter
the businesses and go directly for the safe. The suspects are armed
with handguns and cover their face and hands. One suspect is roughly
6’, thin build. The second is roughly 5’6, muscular build. In at least
three of the incidents, the suspects used recently stolen vehicles. The
suspect vehicles were abandoned by the suspects a short distance away
from each scene where it appears they entered a waiting vehicle (possibly truck or SUV based on aggressive tire tread located at the end
of a K9 track). So far, there is a total of six related incidents. The first
armed robbery was on 3-18-15 and the most recent was 4-7-15. If you
have any incidents matching this M.O., please contact me.
Detective Trooper Brett Beardslee, Major Case Detective Bureau, 3rd
District, Michigan State Police, 210 East Fifth Street, Flint, Ml 48502
TX: 810-237-6929, Cell: 517-899-3012
Lapeer Area VIEW
your parents may not be easy — but it’s
certainly important.
• Review parents’ situation regularly. Many
parents are not comfortable sharing the
specifics of their financial situation with
their adult children. Yet, as much as you
can, try to periodically review your parents’ insurance, banking and investment
statements. These meetings give you good
opportunities to look for irregularities
or suspicious activities, such as significant changes in their spending patterns,
unusual cash withdrawals or transfers from
their bank accounts, or sudden transfers
of assets to a relative or someone outside
the family.
• Know the professionals. Your parents
may not be totally at ease involving you
with their financial and tax advisors.
However, using your discretion, see if you
can accompany your parents when they
meet with their advisors. If these people
are legitimate professionals, they will not
object to your interest in your parents’
affairs — in fact, they should welcome it.
Your parents have done a lot for you.
You can help repay them by doing your
part to help protect them from threats to
their financial security.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal
advice. You should consult your attorney
or qualified tax advisor regarding your
situation.
Attention: Lapeer County
Senior Citizens
Do you have questions?
We have answers!
• If I can no longer cook, what should I do?
• What help can I receive when I return home
from the hospital?
• I need help with chores and yard work, who
do I call?
May 12, 2015 • 9-11:3am
Mayfield Township Hall
For a free workshop with refreshments and a
lively discussion about resources and services for
seniors in Lapeer County.
Ask the experts from:
Valley Area Agency on Aging
Lapeer County Senior Services
Lapeer County Community Mental Health
The Michigan Department of Human Services
Lapeer County Veteran’s Affairs
Blue Water Center for Independent Living
Human Development Commission
Brought to you by: the Lapeer County Senior Coalition
Thursday, April 30, 2015
IMLAY CITY SENIOR CENTER • 395 E. Third St. • 810-724-6030 LAPEER SENIOR CENTER • 287 W. Nepessing St. • 810.245.6896
May Activities
10:00Bingo
12:00Poker
10:30 Simply Walking
11:00 Chair Yoga
11:00 BP Checks
12:00 Euchre Tourney
12:30Cribbage
10:30 Simply Walking
11:00 Chair Yoga
11:00 BP Checks
12:00 Euchre Tourney
12:30Cribbage
10:30 Simply Walking
11:00 Chair Yoga
11:00 BP Checks
12:00 Euchre Tourney
12:30Cribbage
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11:00
Mother’s Day
Luncheon
11:00 Chair Yoga
12:00Pinochle
9:30
12:00
12:00
1:30
Line Dancing
Mah Jongg
Dealer’s Ch. Poker
Machine Embr./Sew
12:00
12:00
1:30
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Mah Jongg
10:00Bingo
10:30 Simply Walking
10:00Bingo
Dealer’s Ch. Poker 1:00Euchre
11:00 Chair Yoga
12:00Poker
Machine Embr./Sew & Board Games
12:00Pinochle
12:00
12:00
1:30
12:00
12:00
1:30
10:00Bingo
1:00Euchre
& Board Games
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10:00Bingo
12:00Poker
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Mah Jongg
10:00Bingo
10:30 Simply Walking
10:00Bingo
Dealer’s Ch. Poker 1:00Euchre
11:00 Chair Yoga
12:00Poker
Machine Embr./Sew & Board Games
12:00Pinochle
10:30
12:15
Grief Support
Group
Chair Exercise
Wii Bowling
10:30
12:15
Chair Exercise
Wii Bowling
10:30
12:15
Chair Exercise
Wii Bowling
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10:00Sing-a-long
10:00 Patriotic Purlers
1:00
Euchre Tourn.
10:30 Chair Exercise
12:15 Wii Bowling
1:00
Pickleball
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9:30
Line Dancing
10:00Bingo
9:45
BP Checks
12:30 Card Games
10:30 Chair Exercise
11:00 Mother’s Day Lunch
1:00Bridge/Pinochle
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10:00Bingo
12:30Recreational
Card Games
1:00
Ballroom Dancing
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9:30
Line Dancing
10:00Bingo
9:45
BP Checks
12:30 Card Games
10:30 Chair Exercise
12:15
Ice Cream Social
1:00Bridge/Pinochle
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10:00Bingo
12:30Recreational
Card Games
1:00
Ballroom Dancing
10:00Bingo
12:30Recreational
Card Games
1:00
Ballroom Dancing
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10:00Bingo
12:30Ballroom
Dancing
12:30Recreational
Card Games
9:30
Line Dancing
9:45
BP Checks
10:30 Chair Exercise
1:00Bridge/Pinochle
9:30
Line Dancing
9:45
BP Checks
10:30 Chair Exercise
1:00Bridge/Pinochle
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10:00Bingo
12:30 Card Games
10:00Bingo
12:30 Card Games
F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Friendly
Reliable Individuals
Enriching Now
Dependent Seniors
4 to 24 Hour Care
Affordable Rates
Serving Lapeer &
Surrounding Areas For 20 Years
Call Today 810-664-6354
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10:00Sing-a-long
10:00 Patriotic Purlers
1:00
Euchre Tourn.
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10:00Sing-a-long
10:00 Patriotic Purlers
1:00
Euchre Tourn.
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Mah Jongg
10:00Bingo
10:30 Simply Walking
10:00Bingo
Dealer’s Ch. Poker 1:00Euchre
11:00 Chair Yoga
12:00Poker
Machine Embr./Sew & Board Games
12:00Pinochle
2:00
Make a Potted
planter
10:00Bingo
12:30 Card Games
10:00
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544 N. Saginaw St., Suite 108, Lapeer
www.friendshomehealthcare.com
SILVER
MAPLE
VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
A Multi-generational
community offering
2 & 3 bedroom
Townhomes &
Senior Apartments
Rent is Based on
Your Income.
Equal Housing
Opportunity
677 Dewey St.
Lapeer, MI
or call
810-667-9148
TDD: 1-800-567-5879
(Michigan
Relay Center)
A Nursing Home that Provides All
the Care & Attention You Deserve
Social Activities • Beauty Shop
Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies
24 Hour skilled
nursing care
1455 Suncrest Drive
(Near Oregon)
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Lapeer Area VIEW
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MAY MENU
Monday
Tuesday
Congregate meal & Home-delivered meals
Imlay City 810.724.6030 | Lapeer 810.245.6896
WednesdayThursday Friday
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MEATLOAF
BAKED POTATO
MIXED VEGETABLES
APRICOTS
ROLL, MILK
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SLOPPY JOE
OVEN FRIED WEDGES
SPINACH
MIXED FRUIT
BUN ,MILK
PORK CHOP W/ GRAVY
MASHED POTATOES
PEAS AND CARROTS
CINNAMON BAKED APPLES
ROLL, MILK
SPANISH TURKEY
MEATBALL STEW
POTATOES, CARROTS
CHICKPEAS & CORN
PEARS, BISCUIT, MILK
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FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS
W/ PEPPERONI, PEPPERS,
OLIVES & CHEESE, TOSSED
SALAD W/ TOMATO, PEACHES,
SALAD DRESSING, MILK
CHICKEN FLORENTINE
W/ MUSHROOMS, GREEN
BEANS, PENNE NOODLES
PINEAPPLE, GARLIC BREAD
MILK
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CHILI W/ BEEF AND BEANS
TOSSED SALAD W/ TOMATO
CITRUS FRUIT
CORN BREAD
MILK
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CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS
AUGRATIN POTATOES
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
TROPICAL FRUIT
ROLL, MILK
BOILED DINNER
W/ SMOKED SAUSAGE
POTATOES, CABBAGE, AND
CARROTS PEACHES
CORN BREAD, MILK
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EGG SALAD SANDWICH
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
PEACHES
CROISSANT
MAYO, MILK
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BEEF POT PIE
POTATO,CARROT & CORN
COTTAGE CHEESE
PINEAPPLE, BISCUIT TOPPING
MILK
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
RICE PILAF
BUTTERED BEETS
MANDARIN ORANGES
ROLL, MILK
BBQ CHICKEN
PASTA SALAD W/ PEPPERS
BAKED BEANS
PINEAPPLE
ROLL MILK
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Imlay City Senior Center Activities
Creating Confident Caregivers
Mondays, May 4-June 15 • 2-4pm
A FREE program for family members caring for a loved
one with dementia and/or memory loss. 2 hour session
once a week for six weeks. Learn about Dementia and
its effects on the brain, caregiver resources, managing
behaviors, improving caregiving skills, how to handle
everyday activities more easily and taking care of yourself to better care for your loved one. There will be free
respite care your your family member with memory loss
so you may attend the class sessions. Call Abbie Mars at
1-800-978-6275 ext 213. To register please call The
Alzheimer’s Association Helpline at 1-800-2723900.
Mother’s Day Lunch
Thursday, May 7 • 11am-1pm
Please join us in celebrating all moms. All moms
present will receive a gift. Entertainment provided by
Walt Bristol. MenuL Herb crusted pork loin, red skin
mashed potatoes, sauteed squash and berry cheesecake.
Please register by calling 724-6030.
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Ice Cream Social
Thursday, May 14 • 12:15pm
Sanctuary at Maple Vista will be the guest speaker.
Please register by calling 724-6030.
Dancing & Open Mic
with Copper Creek
Thursday, May 28 • 2-4:30pm
Door prizes, 50/50, refreshments. $4 at the door.
Personal Action Toward Health
(PATH Workshop) - FREE
Every Thurs., June 11-July 16 • 1-3:30pm
PATH is a six week workshop that meets for 2 ½ hours,
one day per week. It is designed to benefit adults with
chronic health conditions including arthritis, heart
disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis and
depression. Family members, friends and caregivers are
also encouraged to attend the workshop. During the six
weeks, participants learn self-management skills, that
may ease the symptoms of their chronic condition. Call
724-6030 for reservations or more information.
Lapeer Area VIEW
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HERB CRUSTED PORK LOIN
REDSKIN MASHED POTATOES
SAUTED SQUASHES
CHEESECAKE WI BERRIES
WHOLE WHEAT ROLL, MILK
CHICKEN BREAST
SANTE FE
SPANCISH RICE
SUCCOTASH
PEARS, ROLL, MILK
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PULLED BBQ PORK SANDWICH
OVEN FRIES
COLESLAW
MIXED FRUIT
BUN, MILK
BEEF STROGANOFF
GREEN BEANS
BUTTERED NOODLES
APRICOTS
ROLL MILK
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STUFFED CABBAGE
CASSEROLE
W/ TOMATO SAUCE
MASHED POTATO
PEAS & CARROTS
PEARS ROLL MILK
OVEN BAKED COD
OVEN FRIES
COLESLAW
CITRUS MIX
ROLL, MILK
SMOKED SAUSAGE
AUGRATIN POTATOES
SUCCOTASH
PEACHES, CORN BREAD
MILK
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CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
CREAMY CHICKEN MUSHROOM
SOUP, LETTUCE & TOMATO
CITRUS MIX
BUN, MILK
May Events at the
Lapeer Senior Center
• Thursday May 7, 11:00 we are
having our annual Mother’s Day
Luncheon. We will have games,
gifts and 50/50 raffles. We are
serving a delicious lunch, please
reserve your seat for this event by
calling the center or stopping in
and signing up. 245-6896
• Friday May 22, at 2:00 we are
going to have a Make a Potted
Planter event. It is necessary for
you to sign up early if you plan
on attending as we need an idea
of how much materials will be
needed. A sign up sheet will be
available on the front desk of the
center. The cost will be $5.00 per
planter.
• We will be closed on Monday
May 25th to observe Memorial
Day.
UPCOMING
JUNE EVENTS
Diabetic PATH program
coming to the
Lapeer Senior Center
This program is a 6 week program, each class is 2 ½ hours and
water, snacks and materials are
provided. There is no cost for
this informative and nationally
recommended program.
An informational only meeting
will be held Monday June 1,
2015 at 11:30, this is to answer
any questions you may have
regarding participation. The
scheduled courses for the program will then be on the calendar
for June 10,17,and 24, July 1, 8,
and 15.
Thursday, April 30, 2015