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the
Krier
www.heartscs.org
March 2015
A Publication of the Heart of Senior Citizen Services
HEART OF SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Volume 24: Number 3
March 2015
The Krier is published monthly by Heart
of Senior Citizen Services; G-5473 Bicentennial
Dr., Mt. Morris, MI 48458-9406
Mission: HSCS is a non-profit
501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping
older residents of Genesee County accept and
maintain the dimensions of “Wellness”, Independence and Dignity as their life-stye.
Interim Director: ..........................Karen Reid
Social Work Technician: .......Roxann Braddock
Secretary: ................................Pat Dominy
Secretary: ..............................Debbie Muron
Custodian: ..................................Chris Blake
Social Media / Computer Technician: ...........
......... Lukas Berlenbach
The Heart of Senior Citizen Services is a
501(c)3 non profit agency funded through donations, fund raisers, grants, Mt. Morris Township,
Federal Community Development Block Grants,
Michigan Department of Transportation, Mt.
Morris Consolidated Schools and the Genesee
County Senior Millage.
“This program and/or service is fully or
partially funded by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at
work.”
Board of Directors
Dale Daron
Kathy McGeathy
Pam Iaquinto
Brenda Ashley
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Trustees
Joyce Bartos
Lorraine Harcek
Elizabeth Hohn
Janice Krapohl
Maria Santee
Wyonne Wilson
LUCKY 13
ST. PADDY’S FUNDRAISER
/ person
DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAY: MARCH 13
4:30 - 7:30 PM
Dinner:
5:00 pm
“May the sun shine all
day long, everything go
right and nothing wrong.
May those you love bring
love back to you, and may
all the wishes you wish
come true!”
Irish Blessings
Irish Stew
Mashed Potatoes
Soda Bread
Garden Salad
Entertainment:
6:00 pm
Irish Singer
David Schaffer
Raffles: 50-50
Pot o’ Gold (Chocolate coins)
Lucky Horseshoe
Ticket sales end March 11 @ 5 pm. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
Lucky Symbols
Four Leaf Clover-is a renown symbol
that means good luck to the person who finds
one. What do the leaves symbolize? One leaf
is for FAITH...The second for HOPE... The
third for LOVE... And the fourth for LUCK!
Rainbow-Rainbows are considered
lucky by many people, because most people
know that if we find the end of the rainbow,
we will find a nice big pot of gold.
Horseshoe-The horseshoe is considered very lucky and used to be hung in many
homes to protect and attract good fortune for
the family residing inside. Horseshoes were
also considered lucky because they were made
by blacksmiths, which is also considered a very
Heart of Senior Citizen Services -
Office Hours 8 - 6 pm
Center Hours 8 am - 8 pm
$13
lucky trade. Because they worked with elemental fire and magical iron, they were thought to
have special powers.
Keys-Three keys worn together symbolise the unlocking of the doors to health,
wealth and love.
Lucky Penny-Lots of superstitions
center around money. Almost all forms of currency have at least one superstition associated
with them. The most common superstition
heard today, with respect to the penny, is the
rhyming verse: “Find a penny,
pick it up, and all day long
you’ll have good luck.”
Krapohl Center
G-5473 Bicentennial Dr.
Mt. Morris, MI 48458
785-2270
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Physical Wellness
Foot Clinic
Date: Thursday; March 19
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 a.m.
Procedures performed by: Erin Palmer D.P.M.
Healthy feet can help you to keep doing what you enjoy doing.
If unable to trim your own toenails
call 989-652-2444 to make an appointment
with licensed podistrist Erin Palmer.
Bring a photo ID and your insurance
card.
Blood Pressure &
Diabetic screening
Cost:
FREE
Wednesdays 9 - 11 am
Performed by: Patty Taylor & Terri Killian
Therapeutic
Massages
Monday afternoons by appointment
Therapist: Tom Hendricks
Cost: $15 for 1/2 hour
$25 for full body massage
$10 for 15 min Chair Massage
MASSAGE alleviates
pain from arthritis, improves circulation, relieves
congestion., acts as a
body cleanser of toxins, and improves muscle
tone.
Call for special appointments.
Tai Chi with Darci
Cost: Donation
Date: Saturdays @ 10 am
Instructor: Darci Bobb
Tai Chi orginated in ancient China,
but is practiced throughout the
world as an effective exercise for health and
fitness. Tai Chi for Health consists of fluid
gentle movements that are relaxed, and at a
slow tempo.
Please RSVP to 785-2270
your participation in any
or all of our scheduled
programs!
Also please remember
to scan in for any and all
programs you participate
in !!!
Movin’ & Groovin’
Monday, Wednesday & Fridays @ 10 am
Madeline
Brown,
Nancy
Brooks and Dee Dorff balance on balls as Eva White
watches
M ov i n’ &
Groovin’ is a fun
exercise program
designed specifically
for the older adult.
Improve your range
of motion in this
stress free low impact program.
The Fantastic
Totally Country
Easy Listening
COUNTRY EXPRESS
Ya’wl invited to the Krapohl Center Country
Family music night.
Thursdays from 7 - 10 pm
Door Prizes.... Food...Fun
$4 admission at the door
Line Dancing
Cost: $3 per class
Tuesdays @ 5:30 pm
Instructor: Pat Dominy
Line dancing is done
in a group where the dancers
dance side by side doing the
same steps. It is fun way to exercise.
Swing/Ballroom Dance
Instructor: Terri Herrick
Wednesdays @ 7 pm
Come learn the basics
and improve your dancing skills
while having a great time.
Terri has taught
Ballroom, Swing and
Latin classes for over 20
years and she can help
you get out on the dance
floor today!
Linda Burton &
Ron McLean
Wii Bowling Leagues
Cost: $5 for 8 weeks
Tuesdays: ask at front desk for times
Wii is an interactive game
by Nintendo designed for kids of
all ages.
Take Control of Your
Health:
6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
brought to you by the National Council On Aging
Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen
in an emergency department for a fall-related
injury.
1. Find a good balance and exercise program. Look to build balance,
strength, and flexibility. Check out the Mov’n
& Groov’n program.
2. Talk to your health care provider. Ask for an assessment of your risk of
falling. Share your history of recent falls.
3. Regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist. Make
sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of
falling. Take medications only as prescribed.
4. Get your vision and hearing
checked annually and update your eyeglasses. Your eyes and ears are key to keeping
you on your feet.
5. Keep your home safe. Remove
tripping hazards, increase lighting make stairs
safe, and install grab bars in key areas.
6. Talk to your family members.
Enlist their support in taking simple steps to
stay safe. Falls are not just a senior’s issue
Care Closet
Rental Cost: depends on item
Are you in need of a wheel chair, walker
or cane? The Senior Center has a care closet
where these items may be rented with a refundable deposit.
Flu Season is here
We know how much
you enjoy coming to the
Krapohl Center, BUT please
if you are feeling feverish,
coughing and sneezing stay
home. Somethings do not
have to be shared and the flu
flu is one of those things.
Thank you.
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During National Nutrition Month® make Sensible Snacks Part of Your Healthy Eating Plan,
says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
February 3, 2015
CHICAGO – Snacks can be a fun and
valuable part of a person's healthful eating
plan – but they can also add unneeded calories, sugar, sodium and fat. During National
Nutrition Month®, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers smart snacking ideas
that help everyone "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle."
"If you choose carefully, and plan
ahead, sensible snacks can be part of any
healthful eating plan," says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson
Isabel Maples. "Snacks can prevent overeating at mealtimes and throughout the day. For
children and adults alike, snacks can supply
foods and nutrients that we might miss in
meals. Snacks especially offer a great way to
eat more fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and
low-fat dairy."
Each March, the Academy encourages
Americans to return to the basics of healthful eating through National Nutrition Month.
This year's theme encourages consumers to
adopt a healthy lifestyle that is focused on
consuming fewer calories, making informedfood choices and getting daily exercise in or-
Commodity
Surplus Food
Program
3rd Wednesday of the month
MUST pick-up between 9:00 - 12:00 n
For
Need
People 60 + years of ageProof of all income
income less than $1,180Proof of residency
(for family of one)
Photo Identification
$1,594 for family of twoProof of Family Size
Restaurant Club
Wednesday, March 25
Habachi
corner of Linden & Lennon
If riding the bus, meet at the
Krapohl Center at 4:00 pm.
Bring a friend...Meet a friend!
For a meal reservation
call 785-2270
“ Baked Shells”
9
Chicken & Dumplings
“ Turkey Breast
23
Baked Chicken
Breast
30
Mystery Lunch
week 2
Baked Potato Bar
week 3
Soup & Salad Bar
week 4
Mexican
and programs go to:
www.heartscs.org
Home Cooking on
Tuesdays
Freshly prepared home cooked meals
are on the lunch menu for Tuesdays. Chef
Ronnie will be preparing freshly made nutritious lunches.
March menu includes:
3rd
Baked Shells
Garden Salad
Garlic Bread
10th
Turkey Breast
Dressing
Green bean Casserole
Garden Salad
17th
Irish Shepard’s Pie
Garden Salad
24th
Hamburger Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Peas & Carrots
Garden Salad
31st
Creamed Chicken & Biscuits
Garden Salad
Cost is only a $3 per person donation.
Purchase a monthly punch pass
for only $12 - $15 (based on number of
weeks). Feel free to pay more if you like. If
unable to afford the suggested donation please
see Karen.
Must make your meal donation to reserve your lunch by noon on Monday for a
Tuesday lunch. No exceptions. Menu items
are purchased fresh so an exact count is required.
Chef Ron
Iaquinto
$3pp
Thursday
3
Stuffed Chicken
Breast
Bean Soup
week 1
Wednesday
2
16
Friday Specials
center activities, services
March Menu
Tuesday
Monday
der to achieve and maintain a healthy weight,
reduce the risk of chronic disease and promote overall health.
For active kids and teens, snacks can
supplement meals. "Because children are still
growing, they may need to eat more often to
get the calories they need and provide foods
that might be missing from their meals," Maples says.
"For adults, a healthy snack can provide an energy boost, and satisfy your midday hunger. If you haven't eaten for three or
more hours, a snack can help bring up your
blood sugar level for optimal energy. For older adults with smaller appetites or limited energy, several small meals including snacks may
be easier for their bodies to handle," Maples
says.
Maples offers ideas for biting into
healthy snacks:
Plan your snacks. “Keep a variety of tasty,
nutrient-rich, ready-to-eat foods nearby, for
when you need a bite to take the edge off
hunger. Then, you won’t be so tempted by
less-healthy options from vending machines,
convenience stores or the contents of your
own kitchen.” Snack ideas include fresh fruit,
air-popped popcorn, whole-wheat crackers,
dried fruit and nut mixes, almonds and fatfree yogurt.
Make snack calories count. “Snack on foods
that fill the nutrient gaps in your day’s eating
plan. Think of snacks as mini-meals to help
you eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains
and low-fat dairy – foods we often don’t eat
enough.”
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To stay up to date with
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Roasted Chicken
10
w/the trimmings”
11
Stuffed Cabbage
18
Boneless Ribs in BBQ
Sauce
24
25
“ Hamburger Steak” Boiled Turkey Ham
17
“ Irish Shepards Pie”
31
“ Creamed Chicken &
Biscuits”
28
Friday
5
Pork Chop
Turkey Burger
Liver & Onions
12
“Mystery Lunch”
6
13
“Baked Potato Bar”
20
19
“Soup & Salad Bar”
26
Beef Stew
29
“Mexican”
27
30
Join us for lunch at
the GCCARD sponsored
lunch program at the Krapohl
Center.
Everyone is welcome
to attend regardless of race,
creed or religion, or income.
Come early to share
time with friends
Place your meal reservation by noon for a meal
the next day.
Menus typed in “italics” are
freshly prepared at the
center.
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Protect Your Beautiful Smile
HSCS 2015 Board
Meeting Dates
Mott Community College Dental Hygience Clinic
The MCC Dental Hygiene Clinic is located on the second floor of the Mott Memorial Building, 1401 E Court St., Flint, MI and
offers Dental Hygiene Services to the public
at a minimum cost. Services are rendered by
Dental Hygiene Students under the supervision of licensed Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
Patients are seen Monday through
Friday. There are two appointment times per
day, 8 am and 12:30 pm. For an 8 am appointment plan to be here until approximately 11:30
am. For a 12:30 appointment plan to be here
until approximately 4 pm. The appointments
are long and it requires more than one visit to
complete the cleaning. However, it is a onetime charge of $25 until cleaning is complete.
No dental work is performed nor are walk-ins
accepted. Cash and/or personal checks only.
All appointment must be paid in full on the
first visit.
Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care $25
Includes the following services:
Extra / Intra Oral Exam
Prophylaxis (Cleaning/Polishing)
Debridement
Fluoride Treatment
Periodontal Evaluation
Nutritional Assessment
Patient Education
Dental Charting
Tobacco Cessation Counseling/Referral
Local Anesthetic Available
CRIME ALERT - U.S. Postal
Inspection Service
All meetings begin at 4:00 pm and are
held at the Krapohl Senior Center
March 16, 2015
April 20, 2015
May 18, 2015
June 15, 2015
July 20, 2015
August 17, 2015
September 21, 2015
October 19, 2015
November 16, 2015
December 21, 2015
Radiographs with referral from Dentist:
Adult/Child Biting X-rays
$15
Adult/Child Complete Series X-rays $30
Adult/Child Panoramic X-ray
$30
Periapical X-ray
$5 ea
Occlusal X-ray
$5 ea
Duplication - additional
$7
Additional Services:
Sealants (per tooth)
$10
Scam Alert
Please be on the lookout for solicitations from Document Retrieval Service or
Record Transfer Servic companies offering to
help Genesee County residents acquir a certifited copy of their deed for $49.50 to $87.00.
Copis of all land records can be
purhased from the Reister of Deeds offic for a
much smaller fee, often as little as $2.00.
In the event of any changes to Date,
Time, or Meeting Venue every attempt will be
made to notify the public of these changes.
Please check website and Facebook for notices
of meetings and or changes.
Genesee County Office of
Senior Services
Lynn Radzilowski, Director
1101 Beach St., Rm 361
Flint, MI 48502
810-424-4450 phone
810-424-4359 fax
[email protected]
Bogus E-mails sent to Postal Customers
Some postal customers are receiving
bogus e-mails about a package delivery or online postage charges. The e-mails contain a
link or attachment that, when opened, installs
a malicious virus that can steal personal information from your PC.
The e-mails claim to be from the U.S.
Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted pack
age delivery or online postage charges. You are
instructed to clink on a link, open the attachment, or print the label.
But Postal Inspectors warn: Don’t
Genesee County
do it!
District 4
John Northrup
[email protected]
District 5
Mark Young
[email protected]
District 6
Tony Brown
[email protected]
District 7
Mike Lynch
[email protected]
District 8
Ted Henry
[email protected]
District 9
Pegge Adams
[email protected]
Like most viruses sent by e-mail, clicking on the link or opening the attachment will
activate a virus that can steal information - such
as your user name, password, and financial account information.
What to do? Simply delete the message without taking any further action. The
Postal Inspection Service is working hard to
resolve the issue and shut down the malicious
program.
If you have questions about a delivery
or wish to report spam, please call 1-800-ASKUSPS or e-mail [email protected].
Board of Commissioners
District 1
Bryant “BB” Nolden,
Vice- Chairman
[email protected]
District 2
Brenda Clack
[email protected]
District 3
Jamie Curtis,
Chairman
[email protected]
Office of Senior Services
Advisory Meeting Schedule
3/4/2015 4/1/2015 5/6/2015 6/3/2015 7/1/2015 8/5/2015 9/2/2015 10/7/2015 11/4/2015 12/2/2015 -
Hasselbring Senior Center
Grand Blanc Senior Center
Clio Senior Center
Flushing Senior Center
Genesee County Willard
P. Harris Auditorium
Loose Senior Center
Swartz Creek Senior Center
Genesee County Willard
P. Harris Auditorium
Genesee County Willard
P. Harris Auditorium
Genesee County Willard
P. Harris Auditorium
Advisory Committee Meetings are held at
10:00 am.
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Emotional Wellness
Volunteers don’t
necessarily
have the time . . .
they just have the heart!
Here are some of the many
volunteer opportunities at the Krapohl Center:
Take the time today to make a difference in someone’s life!
Call (810) 785-2270 to find out how easy it is to get started!
Tell Us Your Stories
Twenty-six years ago the Krapohl Center opened its doors. Share your Krapohl Center experiences with us.

Has HSCS-Krapohl Center touched
your life in any way?

Do you have a heartfelt or amusing
memory about times spent at the center?

Has HSCS - Krapohl Center helped
you or your family live a better life?

Have you had a rewarding experience
as a center volunteer?

Have you attended a program that
changed your life in a significant way?

Have you met people that have made
your life more fulfilling?

Have you ever been thankful for the
center’s transportation services, educational
programs, lunch program, health clinics, counseling or any other service provided?
Share your thoughts with us!
You can tell us your stories in the following ways:
Send an email to:
[email protected]
Send a letter to:
Krapohl Center
5473 Bicentennial Dr
Mt Morris, MI 48458
Tell us your story in person
Life Long Learning
Instructors to Teach
The Krapohl Center is looking for retirees interested in sharing their skills, plase contact
the office to expres interest or if you have any
questions
Monthly
volunteer hour
log sheets are
to be turned in
to the Krapohl
Center no later
than the 2nd of
each month !
Class Leaders /
Volunteers Needed:
The Krapohl Center is in need of persons interested in leading the following classes
or programs: Folk dancing, painting classes,
music classes, creative writing class, journaling,
craft classes and travel programs. Do you have
an idea for a new program or class at the center?
Please submit your idea in writing to the staff
for consideration.
The Advantages of
Hugging
Hugging is healthy: It helps the
body’s immune system; it keeps you healthier;
it cures depression; it reduces stress; it induces sleep; it’s invigorating;
it’s rejuvenating; it has no
unpleasant side effects;
and hugging is nothing
less than a miracle drug.
Hugging is all
natural: It is organic,
naturally sweet, no pesticides, no preservatives, no
artificial ingre dients and
100 percent wholesome.
Hugging is practically perfect: There are no movable parts, no batteries to wear out, no periodic checkups, low
energy consumption, high energy yield, inflation-proof, nontaxable, nonpolluting and, of
course, fully returnable
Have you had a hug today?
Have you given any hugs away?
Never underestimate the value of a hug!
Van Drivers Wanted
If you have a good drivers record
and a free day each week we need you to
become a volunteer van driver for the
center.
Help provide independence to a
senior who no longer is able to drive.
Stitch in Time Quilters
Quilters are wanted to help the “Stitch
in Time” quilters make quilts for the center’s
quilt auction.
They are eager to
teach anyone willing to learn
and are willing to learn from
more experience quilters.
The ToyMakers
of Genesee County
Cost: Free
Facilitator: Everett Dodds
Ed Pluta
Date: Thursdays
ToyMakers of Genesee County gather
weekly to make wooden toys. The toys are given
to the local hospitals, fire and police departments and organizations for abused or neglected
children.
Hospital Dolls for
Children in Distress
Help us help the Mt. Morris Kiwanis
help children traumatized by illness or injury. Homemade hospital dolls made with
love are given to area hospitals for children
needing a friend.
The pattern is simple
and fun to make. Pattern
and some material can be
picked up at the front desk.
Volunteer Meeting April 27 @ 1 pm
Share your concerns, suggestions, and wants.
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Support Your Center
A Permanent Legacy
Reflective signs saves lives and time
Reflective Material Highly Visible- Day or Night Easy Installation
Heart of Senior Citizen Services
SIGNS ARE $15.00 EACH, DELIVERY
WITHIN 1-2 WEEKS.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
Heart of Senior Citizen Services
Heart of Senior Citizen Svs
G-5473 Bicentennial Drive
Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458
MAIL TO:
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3
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Mailbox Marker ($15)
House Marker ($15)
Please fill in boxes with your address
numbers in the direction you want
your sign
MAIL BOX \ HOUSE ADDRESS SIGN
ORDER FORM
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
_____________________________________
NAME
_____________________________________
ADDRESS
_______________________________
CITY
STATE
ZIP
TELEPHONE #________________________
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In Memory Of
Memorial donations made to the Heart
of Senior Citizen Services - Krapohl Center help
to provide funding for activities and services
which assist seniors in remaining independent.
As a non-profit organization, your donations enable these activities and services to be provided
at little or no cost. What a wonderful way to
remember those who meant so much by helping
to provide for those who still need care!
If you would like to make a Memorial
Gift Donation to the HSCS - Krapohl Center
on behalf of a friend or loved one, please mail
(or drop off) your donation to Heart of Senior
Citizen Services - Krapohl Center, G-5473 Bicentennial Dr., Mt. Morris 48458
In Memory of
Leah “Peg” Bryan
from
Joyce Flynn
Helen Zwiercan
Thank you
Equipment or cash donations in excess
of $50 value were received from the following
people during the month.
Shirley Hartkopf
Stan Eckstein
Johnnie Sue Petrich
Michele Carriere
Thank you for your support!
Donations are needed
and appreciated!
Regular Coffee
Decaf Coffee
8 oz coffee cups
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Tall Kitchen Bags
Styrofoam Plates 10”
Styroform lunch plates
Plastic Silverware
Sugar
Powdered Creamer
Tinfoil
“Warm hands”
mitten program
Wanted knitters or crocheters to
make hats and mittens. The hats and mittens are given to local elementary schools to
be given to children who have forgotten or
do not have a pair of mittens to keep their
hands warm.
Yarn may be picked up at the
Krapohl Center.
Let’s keep the hands and heads warm
this winter season.
Mittens are especially
needed.
for Future Generations
Planning for the future. The Heart of
Senior Citizen Services would be honored to
be included in your estate planning. Many who
have benefited from our services have left a
bequest to the Krapohl Center. They wanted
to help ensure a bright future for all who follow
in their footsteps.
If you would like to consider a bequest
to HSCS, we have provided sample wording that
may assist you in legal discussions. A gift of
any amount is a legacy that will live on in your
memory.
A Specific Bequest to HSCS
“I give, devise and bequeath (_____%
or $_____ a fixed dollar amount) of my estate
to the Heart of Senior Citizen Services, or other
such organization as may replace such similar
functions, a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable institution, located in Mt Morris Michigan, to be used
for services, programs, operations or capital
needs of the organization.”
Residual Of Estate Bequested to HSCS
“I give, devise and bequeath (all, a
_____% or _____shares) [please select one]
of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate
both real and personal property, wherever situated, which I may own or be entitled to at my
death, to the Heart of Senior Citizen Services,
or other such organization as may replace such
similar functions, a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable
institution, located in Mt Morris, Michigan, to
be used for services, programs, operations or
capital needs of the organization.”
PLEASE NOTE: The above wording is to
assist you in your planning. You may wish to
cosult an attorney to ensure that your bequest
is properly endowed to the Heart of Senior
Citizen Services.
Polo shirts
for sale
$15 / polo shirt
($18 for 2X & 3X)
Krapohl
Center
choose your color
Save Money $
Talk with Social Services
Technician (Roxann) and
see if you are eligible for
Extra Help with Part D
and/or with Medicare Part
B premiums.
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Intellectual Wellness
Facebook
Skype & Webcam
Buying & Selling on
E-bay
Computers for
Newbies
Instructor: Lukas Berlenbach
Time: at your convenience
Cost: $3 / half hour
Learn how to turn on a computer
and a little bit about what it can do for you.
Watercolor Painting
Cost: $8 includes supplies
Saturday, March 7 @ 1 pm
Instructor:Karen Aiello
Minimum class size 5
Maximum 10
Learn a new painting each month.
Anyone Can Paint
Cost: $ 10 supply fee
Instructor: Steve Wood
Wednesday; March 25
@ 1 pm
Step by step instructions can
turn anyone into a talented artist. In just one
class you will complete a picture of art
Zentangle Art Class
Cost: $5 includes all supplies
Instructor: Sherri Arteaga
SaturdayMarch 14 @ 1 pm
Zen-Doodle is a
meditational art form and
artistic talent is not required. If you can draw a
line, a dot and a curve, you can create a ZenDoodle piece of art!
Knitting & Crocheting
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Francessa Keim
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
March 12 & 26
@ 1 pm
Learn how to knit or crochet children
mittens.
A smile - is a sign of joy.
A hug - is a sign of love.
A laugh - is a sign of happines
Sign Language
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Helen Scripter &
Muriel Illes
Mondays @ 1 pm
Learn how to speak using American
sign language.
Woodcrafts
Cost: donation
Instructors:
Ken Herriman
Bob Neumann
Johnnie Sue Petrich
Tuesdays @ 12:30 pm
Join skilled woodcrafters and learn to
make a new project each month. Beginners
welcomed.
Cribbage
Wednesday, March 18 @ 1 pm
Instructor: Alphonse Scarantino
Enjoy the two
player game of cribbage. Learn how to
peg, count 15’s, and
the strategies to this
fun card & board
game.
Hand Sculpt Clay
Plates
Cost: $ 6 supply & firing fee
Instructor: Bonnie Coward
Thursday; March 19 & 26
@ 1 pm
Create a hand sculpt decorative clay
plates.
Dressy Neckscarf
Knotting
Cost: Free
Instructor: Darci Bobb
Friday, March 27 @ 3 pm
Learn how to make fancy knots for your
Easter or dressy neckscarves.
Make Dingy Jewelry
Sparkle
Gold ring or silver jewelry looking less
than shiny? Clear soda to the rescue! The fizzy
carbonation helps loosen grime and gunk, and
the citric acid cleans adn shines without harsh
abrasives. Just fill a bowl with clear soda and
let your gold or silver soak for one hour, then
risen and buff with a cloth.
MUST sign up &
pay for all classes
before day of class.
All classes have a minimum class size requirement.
Nothing kills a good program
quicker... than everyone waiting
until the last minute to register.
Often we have to determine
if our enrollment is sufficient
to hold the class. If you plan
on signing up the day of the
program you might find
the program has been
cancelled and you’ll be
out of luck. Please register early!
The Greenhouse
Project
Date: Saturdays, @ 10 am
The Greenhouse Project is open
for another year and it
needs you!
U of M Community Outreach has
partnered with the Krapohl Center and
Hamady Schools in a Community Learning
Program.
Come and be a part of this new exciting program and learn how to or help in
the sowing, transplating and nurturing of
vegetable and flowering plants
Genealogy Cafe
Cost: for printing at .05 per page
Instructor: Independent
Mondays: 1 - 3 pm
Discover your family history and start
your family tree. The Krapohl Center has a
subscription for the U.S. and U.K. ancestory.
com for participants usage.
Pain Management
Cost: FREE
Instructor: Jerry McClane
Monday, March 11 @ 1 pm
Learn homeotheraputic methods to
manage your pain.
K.I.S.S.
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Alicia
Date: Tuesday, March 10th @ 12:30 pm
The K.I.S.S. Program is a free telephone
assurance program designed to keep seniors safe
and independent. Learn how you can get peace
of mind knowing that someone is checking on
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you everyday.
March 2015
Monday
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
5
Tai Chi
Yoga (Highlands) 10 am
Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
Penny Bingo 12:30 pm
12 n
BP & Sugar
9 - 11 am
Mah Jongg
Greenhouse Pjt 10 am
Watercolors
1 pm
12:30 pm
Gentle Yoga
5:30 pm
Gospel Sing-a-long
5:30 pm
Quilting
1 pm
Wii Bowling
Sign Language
1 pm
Home Cooking
Genealogy
1 pm
Woodcrafts
Penny Bingo
5 pm
Line Dancing 5:30 pm
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Ballroom Dance
7 pm
1 pm
Hand, Knee & Foot 1 pm
Karaoke
10
4 pm
11
12
13
10 am
Penny Bingo 12:30 pm
Greenhouse Pjt 10 am
BP & Sugar
St Paddy’s Dinner Party
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Zentangle
1 pm
Tai Chi
10 am
10 am
1 pm
Wii Bowling
Sign Language
1 pm
Home Cooking
Genealogy
1 pm
Woodcrafts
Texas Hold’m 12:30 pm
Hand, Knee & Foot 1 pm
Massages
1 pm
Pain Management
Knitting/Crocheting 1 pm
Penny Bingo
5 pm
K.I.S.S. Presentation
12:30 pm
Line Dancing 5:30 pm
Ballroom Dance
7 pm Country Express 7 pm
Commodities
9 am
Mov’n & Groov’n 10 am
ToyMakers
12:30 pm
Penny Bingo 12:30 pm
Yoga (Highlands) 10 am
Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
BP & Sugar
Mah Jongg
Dble Deck Pinochle
Tournament 5:30 pm
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Gentle Yoga
Mov’n & Grov’n
10 am
Quilting
1 pm
Wii Bowling
Sign Language
1 pm
Home Cooking
Board Meeting
4 pm
Woodcrafts
12 n
12:30 pm
9 - 11 am
1 pm
5:30 pm
9-11 am
Line Dancing 5:30 pm Ice Cream Social 1 pm
Cribbage
1 pm
Gentle Yoga
5:30 pm
Ballroom Dance 7 pm
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24
Mov’n & Grov’n
10 am
Income Taxes 8:30 - 3 pm
Quilting
1 pm
Wii Bowling
Sign Language
1 pm
Massages
1 pm
Veteran’s Counseling
9 am
1 pm
Penny Bingo
5 pm
Home Cooking
Woodcrafts
12 n
12:30 pm
Line Dancing 5:30 pm
Mah Jongg
1 pm
Karaoke
4 pm
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17
Income Taxes 8:30 - 3 pm
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10 am
Mov’n & Grov’n
Quilting
12:30 pm
Tai Chi
Mov’n & Grov’n 10 am ToyMakers
12:30 pm
Yoga (Highlands) 10 am Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
Mov’n & Grov’n
12 n
10 am
Country Express 7 pm
Income Taxes 8:30 - 3 pm
Genealogy
7
Mov’n & Grov’n 10 am
Income Taxes 8:30 - 3 pm Mov’n & Grov’n 10 am
ToyMakers
6
12:30 pm
10 am
Mov’n & Grov’n
Saturday /
Sunday
Friday
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Foot Clinic
1 pm
4 pm
Country Express
7 pm
Mah Jongg
1 pm
Hand, Knee & Foot 1 pm
Restaurant Club 4:30 pm
Knitting/Crocheting 1 pm
Gentle Yoga
Clay Plate Potter 1 pm
Ballroom Dance 7 pm
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Euchre Tournament
2 pm
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Anyone Can Paint 1 pm
5:30 pm
Greenhouse Pjt 10 am
Clay Plate Pottery 1 pm
Karaoke
12:30 pm
Mov’n & Groov’n 10 am ToyMakers
Yoga (Highlands) 10 am Ask the Lawyer 12:30 pm
9-11 am
21
Hand, Knee & Foot 1 pm
25
BP & Sugar
20
9 am Mov’n & Grov’n 10 am
Karaoke
27
Mov’n & Grov’n
10 am
Penny Bingo 12:30 pm
28
Tai Chi
10 am
Greenhouse Pjt 10 am
Neckscarf knotting
3 pm
4 pm
Country Express 7 pm
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30
Mov’n & Grov’n
10 am
Income Taxes 8:30 - 3 pm
Quilting
1 pm
Wii Bowling
Sign Language
1 pm
Home Cooking
Genealogy
1 pm
Woodcrafts
Massages
1 pm
Line Dancing 5:30 pm
Euchre Tournament
1 pm
Penny Bingo
5 pm
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29
30
31
12 n
12:30 pm
Please RSVP to 785-2270
your participation in any or all of our scheduled programs!
Fees are due prior to class or event.
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Social Wellness
Card Play
Dble Deck Pinochle Tournament
2nd Friday of month at 5:30 pm
Ice Cream Sundaes
Date:3rd Wednesday of month @ 1 pm
Hand Knee & Foot
Thursdays at 1 pm
Enjoy Ice Cream
Sundae with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and topping
of your choice.
Euchre Progressive Tournament
4th Sunday of month at 2:00 pm
For your Birthday
Texas Hold’em
2nd Wednesday of each month
12:30 pm
Single Deck Pinochle
Fridays @ 12:30 pm
Mt. Morris LaFurgey Room
Mah Jongg
Thursdays @ 1 pm
Learn how to play this
fun and exciting game and
bring a friend.
Penny Bingo
Fridays @ 12:30 pm
$0.10 per card
Bring your pennies. Pennies are used as
bingo markers. Winners win the pennies from
all the cards for that game. Winners of the
coverall receives the card costs plus the pennies.
Monday Night Penny Bingo
5 - 6:30 pm
$0.10 per card
Stitch in Time Quilters
Mondays @ 1 pm
Enjoy quilting but don’t
like to quilt alone. Join the
Stitch in Time Quilters. Share your quilt patterns
and ideas. Enjoy friendly conversations and a
cup of coffee.
Join us on your birthday for
a free lunch and receive your
individual birthday cake.
Call 785-2270 by noon, the day
before your birthday to reserve your lunch.
Ladies in Red
They are bold; they are
beautiful and are all above 50
years old. Dressed in red hats and purple outfits, they strut their stuff each month. They are
the Krapohl Ladies in Red !
The Krapohl Ladies in Red meet every
other month on the 2nd Thursday for fun and
games. Next meeting March 12.
Jigsaw Puzzles
Date: Daily
Challenge your
brain and keep it healthy
by working jigsaw puzzles.
Sunday, March 22 Cash Prizes
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Lite Lunch
$5 per person
door prizes
Euchre Progressive
Tournament
Monday, March 30
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$5 per person
Dbl Deck Pinochle
Tournament
Friday:March 13
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$3 per person
Bring a snack
Texas Hold’m
With a good hobby you
Wednesday:
March 11
12:30 - 3:30 pm
can find yourself and lose
$5 / person buy in
yourself at the same time.
Karaoke
Like to sing. Join others
who love to sing on Thursdays
from 4 - 6 pm.
Karaoke led by Sharon Huntley. She
has hundreds of Karaoke songs to choose
from.
Take a Walk in the Park
Gospel Sing-a-long
Day March 30th
Date:1st Friday of month @ 5:30 pm
Don't miss out on " Take a Walk in the
Park Day". It is an opportunity for exercise
and relaxation. Are you stressed out? A walk
in the park is just what the doctor ordered. Its
calming and therapeutic.
Tip: Walk in the park with a friend.
It will prove far more enjoyable if you have
company on your walk.
Euchre Progressive
Tournament
Join Norman and Jeanne Nelson for an
evening of Good
Old Gospel Music.
Lift up your
voice. . . Fill your
heart.
Everyone is
welcome to listen and sing along
MySeniorCenter
Commissioner Nolden enjoys Wii bowling
Seeking Empty
Colored Wine Bottles
Donations of colored glass wine bottles
(preferred empty) for a future class in creating
cracker & cheese trays. The bottles are melted
down to form trays which are then decorated
with lead free paints and metal wire wrappings.
The larger the bottle the better.
Please remember to scan in each time you come to the center. Check each and every activity you are
participating in but only those activities.
Accurate participation reports are very important to us and to our county commissioners.
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Social Wellness
Happy Anniversary
Happy Birthday to you!
Mar 1 Robert Gunnels, Beverly Howay, Gordon
Scramlin, Patricia Gray, Kerry Landon,
Bethany Diffenderfer, Cindy Mohler
Mar 2 Richard Flory, William Crawford, Nancy
Guest, Barbara Motley, Mary Yoder,
Edith Whitaker
Mar 3 Ethel Rosa, Oscar Harvey, Jemina Giles,
John Jackson, Maureen Gagnon, Lydia
Saincome, Eva Coons
Mar 4 Dixie Steadman, Rebecca Turner, Lonnie
Davis, Mary Ballance, Jayne Young, Jose
Martinez, Patricia Stepanick, Donna
Gallo, Elma Valentine, Versie Stinnett,
Dorlene Nielson, Edna Robinson
Mar 5 Bruno Brown, Neva MaGee, Myrtle Shim
Paul Zofchak, Pat Campbell,
Donald Neumann
Mar 6 Robert Berlin, Luke Wells, Leroy Randle,
Delfina Hernandez, Robert Keeler, Ozzie
Rideout, Rashidah Aquil
Mar 7 Norman elson, Marsha Smith, Theresa
White, Brenda Goeckel, Lee Hennagir
Mar 8 Mary Seng, Katherine Harrington, Joseph
Hampton, Cindy Anderson, Jean Rachelle
Mar 9 Jeanne Stadler, Winfred Yocom, Bev Palm
Ina Whitaker
Mar 10 Ursula Brown, Lucille Gunnels, Kathy
McGeathy, Velma Ouimette, Mary Mosley
Alice Pearson Evans
Mar 11 Joseph Gulish, Marylin Lucero, Richard
Blake, Barbara Carpenter, JB Smith, Paul
Rogers, James Young, Ted Musolf,
Sheila Meseraull
Mar 12 Frances Dickerson, Mildred Cusenza,
Charlie Gage, Shirley Murray,
Shirley Murray
Mar 13 Shirley Lowe, Joyce Alford, Ruther Allen,
Theresa Mattzela
Mar 14 Bruce Hildreth, Theresa Smith,
Fred Anthony
Mar 15 Elena Pitek, Audrey Kindell, Etta Clark,
Willie Duncan, Jan Crane, Marian Kassin,
Beth Gordon, Dora Weston
Mar 16 Joy Brewer, Robert Warnock, Margaret
Kozlowski, Patricia Johnson
Mar 17 Cecelia Baker, Mary Edelen, Patricia Payer
Shirley Hartkopf, Brenda Ashley, Shirley
Baker, Sharon Linton, Jimmy Graves
Mar 18 Eva McPherson, Theresa Charron, Lola
Carter, Dorothy Boyce, Dorothy Sanders
Norma Bowser, Ledora Oglesby,
Delores Harris
Mar 19 Greg Nestor, Sharon Hornung,
Robert Pichulo
Mar 20 Hugo Brackrog, Ronald Procunier, John
Ringo, Artis Hill, Judith Dotson, Ozell
Lewis, Gail Gatica, Beth Rogers
Mar 21 Minnie Britt, Sue Brown, Dorothy Day,
Mike Deville, Ajibade Adigun, Victor
Gleason, Ronald Gatica
Mar 22 Bessie Mays, Janet Foster, Vicki Sweet,
Allie Johnson-McElroy, Doningo Aquirre,
Barbara Mitchell, Warren Guinther, Kim
Edwards, Frances Ford
Mar 23 Evelyn Winters, Simon Yanta, Virginia
Yocom, Tom Casteel, Sandy Lemmer, Leo
Lipsey, Gale Aidif, Tammy Ballentine,
Perry Drewelow
Mar 24 Donald Konoski, Stella Mislik, Frederick
Anklam, Larry Wright, Betta Parra, Robin
Stewart, Brenda Marshall
Mar 25 Lorne Dale, Dorothy Gill, Dale Blondin
Carol Sue Taylor
Mar 26 John Rohner, Maizie Gorecki, Bette Hohn
Regina Bowman
Mar 27 Robert Buchanan, Norma Havrilla, Lela
Perry, Donald Nichols
Mar 28 Norma Stiglich, Veria Pitts, Russ Olsey,
Spring Hall, Norman Funch
Mar 29 Betty Massey, Norma Ruth Blake, Mary
Glauser, Velma Wilson, Minnie Gill,
Pauline Williams
Mar 30 David Williams, Barbara Lawrence, Mary
Lawton, Janet Layman, Colleen Ford,
Rodney Laurin, Karen Simon,
Vickie Lamoreaux
Mar 31 Clifford Houston, Betty James, Sheila
Raymond, Ruth Wilson, Ora Martin,
James Richards
Mar 3 Carl & Dolores Holevar
Robert & Erma Knighten
Thomas & Linda Glowski
Mar 5 Samuel & Mary Doak
Mar 7 Alfred & Mary Doak
Mar 8 Ken & Bonnie Herriman
Mar 9 James & Frencie Sanders
Mar 11 James & Cecilia Crews
Mar 12 Elmer & Janice Wilson
Mar 14 Jerry & Shirley Burton
Mar 15 Drew & Jeanne Gipson
Mar 17 Chuck & Jan Crane
Mar 23 Nolan & Maria Santee
Mar 24 Marlin & Linda Whalen
Chester & Mary Moore
Mar 27 Earl & Annette Marsh
Mar 30 Willie & Angeline Spencer
Mar 31 Joe & Emma Brown
Tom & Dorothy Lindsey
Oswald & Emma Sams
Howard & Frances Teeple
Krapohl Senior Winter Games Medalist
Cribbage
Gold Roy Weston
Silver Sharon Linton, John Froberg
Waterwalk
Gold Mary Parks, Dick Flory
Jigsaw
Bronze Dick Flory
Pincohle
Gold Pat Allen, John Froberg
Shuffleboard
Bronze Bea Konsza
Softball Toss
Gold Dick Flory
Silver Phil Satkowiak
Bronze Barbara Krapohl
Spades
Gold Jerry Allen
Silver John Froberg
Slow Down and Get in
Touch with Yourself
Darcia Bobb leads DonnisPotter, Kelly Murray,
Dee Kovl, Fumi Waters, & Tim Murray
Congratulations to all of
the 2015 SWG
Participants!
National Nutrition
Month® continued
Go easy on high-calorie snacks such as
chips, candy and soft drinks. “They often contain solid fats, and added sugars. Make these
occasional choices that fit your day’s plan.”
Snack when you’re hungry – not because
you’re bored, stressed or frustrated. “Exercise
can actually be a great way to feed those emotional urges.”
Snack on sensible portions. “Choose singleserve containers, or put a small helping in
a bowl rather than eating directly from the
package.”
Quench your thirst. “Water, low-fat or fatfree milk and 100-percent juice are just a few
options. Flavored waters might be high in
added sugars, so check the label.”
Making the right food and nutrition
choices is a necessary part of biting into a
healthy lifestyle.
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Travel
Where would you
like to go?
We are looking for travel
ideas. Help her plan travel excursions by letting us know where you
would like to go.
Steel Magnolias
Purple Rose Theater
Date: Saturday, March 7
Cost: $41
Depart: 1:00 pm Return: 7 pm
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 14
Trip limited to 19 passengers
Includes: Transportation,on center’s
bus, Admission to Steel Magnolias. Dinner
will on your own at Big Boy’s.
Join us for a Purple Rose take on this
classic comedy celebrating the unfathomable bond shared by six small-town women
who possess a strength that beckons joy and
laughter no matter what life throws at them.
L
L
FU
In a convent in Ireland , the 98-yearold Mother Superior lay dying. The Nuns
gathered around her bed trying to make her
last journey comfortable.
They tried giving her warm milk to
drink but she refused it.
One of the nuns took the glass back
to the kitchen. Then, remembering a bottle
of Irish Whiskey that had been received as
a gift the previous Christmas, she opened it
and poured a generous amount into the warm
milk.
Back at Mother Superior's bed, they
held the glass to her lips. The frail Nun drank
a little, then a little more and before they knew
it, she had finished the whole glass down to the
last drop.
As her eyes brightened, the nuns
thought it would be a good opportunity to have
one last talk with their spiritual leader..
"Mother," the nuns asked earnestly,
"Please give us some of your wisdom before
you leave us"
She raised herself up in bed on one
elbow, looked at them and said: "DON'T
SELL THAT COW."
Reserve by mail: send check
with name(s) of person(s) placing the
reservation to: Heart of Senior Citizen
Services, G-5473 Bicentennial Dr., Mt.
Morris, Michigan 48458.
All trips are on a first-come, firstserved basis with deposits required at
sign-up. A reservation is made only
when a deposit has been made.
The Krapohl Center Travel Program is Open to Anyone Over The Age
of 21.
Flint Farmer’s
Market
Date: Thursdays
Depart: Krapohl Center 11 am
Return approximately: 2 pm
Cost: $4
Visit the new Flint Farmers Market
Saganing Eagles
Landing Casino
Date: March 23, 2015
Depart: Krapohl Center at 9 am
Return approximately: 4:30 pm
Cost: $15
Trip limited to 19 passengers
Includes: Round trip transportation,
on the center’s bus.
Receive $10 on Players Card
$5 Food Voucher
Blueberry Moments
Remember to scan in
on the
Mysenior System before
each trip.
Staff that listens. . .
Staff that cares . . .
stop in at the Krapohl Center
Obituaries
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
family and friends of the following members
who recently passed away.
New bus driver, Eric Coward enjoys
playing bingo with his wife. One Monday evening he realized that many of the participants
(ladies) really could benefit having a standard
ride each week. He asked if he could use the
center’s van off hours to provide a ride for the
ladies at Highland’s to come and play bingo.
The only downside for him in providing the
rides is that the ladies have all fallen in love
with him. Hopefully his wife understands.
Edward Pankonin; December 27, 2015
Opal Jones; January 15, 2015
Alice Herring; January 16, 2015
Leah Bryan: January 26, 2015
Anne Nickola; January 27, 2015
Lyle Ackler; January 27, 2015
Jacinta Quintanilla: February 7, 2015
Please let the Krapohl Center know
when one of our friends passes away. We try to
catch notices in the newspaper but unfortunately
we miss a few.
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Spiritual Wellness
Tips for a Happier Life
Do you ever find yourself wishing
you were happier? If so, you’re not alone. In
these winter months when days are short and
Americans are cooped up inside their homes,
uphappiness can be an easy rut to fall into.
But happiness is a state of mind determined
entirely by how you react to the world around
you. You can change your mindset and improve your outlook. Consider a few of these
tips for boosting your level of happiness.
Train your mind
“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds
to be.” Abraham Lincoln
Have you ever heard the phrase
“thought patterns”? Do you begin to salivate
when you drive past your favorite restaurant?
We train our minds to react to certain things
in certain ways, even regarding happiness.
Changing these patterns an be difficult, but ity
is possible.
The next time you have a pessimistic
thought, immediately follow it u with an optimistic thought. When you assume the worst
about someone, immediately think of one of
their positive characteristics. By using simple
tricks like these, we can retrain our minds to
quickly go to happier thoughts before dwelling
on negative ones for too long.
Thank people.
“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of
awe that change forever how we experience life and the
world.” John Milton
Aging Confidently
Aging Comfortably
Aging Creatively SM
Recycle batteries
Drop off your household batteries, alkalines to rechargeables, at the Krapohl Center.
In turn the Krapohl Center
will drop off your batteries
to be disposed of properly.
Recycle CFL Light
bulbs
At each The Home
Depot store, customers can
simply bring in any expired,
unbroken (Compact Florescent Light) CFL bulbs, and give them to the
store associate behind the returns desk. The
bulbs will then be managed responsibly by an
environmental management company who
will coordinate CFL packaging, transportation and recycling to maximize safety and ensure environmental compliance.
Forum Magazine
When was the last time you thanked
your spouse for doing the dishes? Gratitude is
a powerful thing. Thank someone each day.
Whether it is a family member or friend, practicing gratitude can be one of the easiest ways
to improve your overall mood. By thanking
others we are reminded of just how much we
have to be thankful for.
those in need, giving bak will help you to see
past yourself and give you the peace of mind
that you are contributing to th welfare of those
around you.
Set achievable goals
Tai hi orginated in ancient China, but
is practiced throughout the world as
an effective exercise for health and fitness.
Tai Chi for Health consists of fluid gentle
movements that are relaxed, and at a slow tempo.
“It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is
the journey that matters, in the end.” Theodore Roosevelt
Felling unsuccessful can be a drain on
one’s happiness. The things we feel that we
must achieve can seem lofty and insurmountable when viewed as a whole. For instance, it
might seem impossible to lose 50 pounds, but
how about starting with just five? Not only
are smaller goals like this easier to achieve, they
can boost your sense of accomplishment and
snowball into larger goals. This can also build
self-discipline and determination, two more
tools that will help you to achieve happiness.
Give back
“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”
Henry David Thoreau
Of all the changes you could make to
your life, choosing to be more altruistic is perhaps the most important. Not only will giving
back make you happier, it will improve the lives
of others. Whether you donate to charity, give
your time to loca causes or simply comfort
Tai Chi with Darci
Cost: Donation
Date: Saturdays @ 10 am
Instructor: Darci Bobb
Gentle Yoga
Cost: Donation
Date: Wednesdays
Highland’s 10 am
center 5:30 pm
Instructor: Pam Iaquinto
Research shows that yoga helps manage
anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure,
stress and a multiple of other conditions.
If you’re enough lucky to be Irish...
You’re lucky enough!
Bring a little Sunshine
If you know of a
center participant who is
a little under the weather,
please let us know.
The center would
like to send them a card. Call 785-2270 so we
can give a little sunshine.
Environmental Wellness
Recycle
Cell Phones
The following businesses accept cell
phones for recycling.
AT & T Wireless Verizon Wireless
Batteries Plus
Radio Shack
Best Buy
Office Depot
Lowe’s
Yellow Jug Old Drugs
Program
The following items are accepted at:
Union Prescription; 11830 N Saginaw Rd,
Mt. Morris 48458
Non-controlled drugs/substances
Medicated ointments and lotions
Over-the-counter drugs
Prescription drugs
Medicated cough drops
Pet medications
Cold and flu medications Medication samples
Vitamins and supplements
Insulin
Pet Safe Ice Melt
When winter snow and ice arrive
many people use ice melter to prevent slips
and falls. But did you know that most ice
melters contain salt that can harm your pets,
children, and the environment?
Consider purchasing pet safe Ice
Melts such as:
Safe Paw Ice Melter
Safe-T-Pet
Safe Step
Happy Paws
TM
International Earth
Day
March 20, 2015
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Senior Services
Share a ride! Share a smile!
Punch Pass
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
The Krapohl Center has implemented
a punch pass procedure to make it easier for
our regular passengers and us. Punch passes
may be purchased at the front desk or from
the bus driver.
Discounted 20 punch passes available!
A ride is a one way trip. Therefore a ride to
the doctors and home again is equal to 2
punches
20 punch pass = 10 round trip rides for $30
If you need a ride to the center, the
doctors, grocery store or wherever and live in
the HSCS service area, just call the Krapohl
Center at 785-2270, 24 hours in advance to
schedule your ride.
Let us do the
driving for You
$4
Only
per
round trip
same price as “Your Ride”
“The Heart of Senior Citizen Services shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, sex,
religion, physical handicap, national origin, or any other basis provided in federal, state, or local law,, regarding any
service performed by or for the HSCS.”
Title VI Coordinator, (810) 785-2270
Ask the
Attorney
Local attorney
Steven Kennedy is
offering private consultations at the Krapohl
Center every Thursday from 12:30 until 2
pm.
There is no charge for the 15 minute
consultation. Appointments are required.
Call 785-2270.
K.I.S.S.
The K.I.S.S. Program is a free telephone
assurance program designed to keep seniors safe
and independent.
For information call 249-6530.
Laminating Service
Cost for laminating ranges from 50¢
to $1 per page. Nothing larger than 8½ x 11
inches.
US Postal Stamps
Books of postage stamps are
available at the Krapohl
Center for your convenience.
Veteran Benefit
Assistance
John Nelson
Department of
Veterans Services
4th Tuesday of Month
9 am
John will be at the
Krapohl Center the fourth
Tuesday of each month, at 9 am to assist veterans from any era. He will assist veterans with
benefits or answer questions about Veterans
benefits.
Appointments are required!
MMAP (Medicare / Medicaid
Assistance Program)
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
(MMAP) Social Work Technician Roxann Braddock is available at the Krapohl Center every
day from 9 am - 2 pm. MMAP counselors have
the most updated information on Medicare,
Medicaid, and Medicare supplemental health
insurance. Call 785-2270 for an appointment.
A MMAP counselor can:
Answer questions or identify someone
who can answer your questions
Assist you in understanding and organizing your Medicare bills and statements
Help you understand the Medicare
appeals process and help you decide whether
you should file an appeal.
Clarify the services that Medicare does
not cover
Show you how to compare Medicare
supplemental health insurance policies
Help you understand the Medicaid
system in the long term care setting (Nursing
Homes).
For additional information call the MMAP Hotline. 800-803-7174.
MICAFE Counseling
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Just because you have Social Security
or a small pension doesn’t mean that you have
to struggle to make ends meet! Even with a
modest income and assets, a person might
still qualify for food and medical assistance.
For people age 60 and older, high medical expenses may help you qualify. If your income
is approximately $1,800 or less a month, then
it is likely you are eligible to receive some help.
MICAFE can help you, or someone
you care about, apply for services at the
Krapohl Center. MICAFE makes applying
easy. To make an appointment with Roxann
call 785-2270.
Inclement Weather Closing Policy
It is the policy of the Heart of Senior
Citizen Services to place the health, safety, and
welfare of the participants of the Krapohl
Center first and foremost.
When weather conditions present a
health or safety hazard such as large snow falls
or consistent subzero weather, the Krapohl
Center will close. To encourage participants
of the Krapohl Center to leave the safety and
warmth of their homes go out into the 15-20
degree below zero temperatures or into deep
snow where driving is hazardous to come to the
center is deemed irresponsible.
Older adults especially those on
cardiovascular drugs, antidepressants, and blood
thinners are subject to frost bite and hypo-
thermia in just a matter of minutes. Frost
bite can occur in the amount of time it takes
to scrape ice and snow off ones car or in the
amount of time it would take to warm up a car.
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Anniversary Party for couples married 50+ years
Jean & Wayne Martines
Ann & Richard Price
Sam & Barbara Yanta
It might have been below zero outside
but it was hot in the Krapohl Center on Valentine’s Day afternoon. Couples married 50
- 64 years enjoyed a light luncheon, games and
a little romance at the annual Valentine’s Wedding Anniversary Party.
Muriel & Everett Skeel
by appointment only
AARP’s Tax-aide provides free income tax preparation for seniors. Many low
income filers are not required to file, however
they are eligible for the Homestead Property
and Home Heating Credit refunds.
This service will be provided from
February thru mid-April
Service is by appointment only!!!!
You will need the following upon filing
Copy of 2013 Tax returns
2014 income from all sources
Social Security benefit statement
Pension statements
Property or rental slips
Interest and dividend statements
Consumer’s energy bills
VOLUNTEER PREPARERS CAN NOT
BE EXPECTED TO FILE COMPLICATED
RETURNS.
Tax services are provided on
Tuesdays from 8:30 am - 3 pm.
Appointments are a MUST !!!!!
Call 810-785-2270 to make an
appointment.
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20th
National Goof Off Day
March 22
Now here's a day that just about everybody can relax and enjoy. It's a day to do
anything and everything.....except what you're
supposed to do today.
Assuming you won't get in trouble at
work or school, go ahead and play some golf,
or play games all day. Spend extra time surfing
the net. Go out and spend the day window
shopping with your favorite friend. Or, just
read sit down and read a book or watch Tv.
This day is set aside for you to do anything
you enjoy doing.
A few years ago, a survey was performed to identify the most popular activity
for goofing off. The top activity was playing
video games. Who conducted the survey?
Ninetendo.......no surprise. It kinda makes you
wonder just who might have had the brainstorm to create this day......hmmmm. Nowadays, the most popular Goof Off Day activity
is likely playing games on the internet, or on
our Smart Phones.
The first day of Spring is in 2015
on March 20 (according to the astronomical
definition). It is also called the spring quinox.
Spring is one of the four temperate seasons,
the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal
and regrowth.
The specific definition of the exact
timing of "spring" varies according to local
climate, cultures and customs. At the spring
equinox or the first day of spring, days are
close to 12 hours long with day length increasing as the season progresses.
In spring, the axis of the Earth is increasing its tilt toward the Sun and the length
of daylight rapidly increases for the relevant
hemisphere. The hemisphere begins to warm
significantly causing new plant growth to
“spring forth,” giving the season its name.
Snow, if a normal part of winter, begins to
melt, and streams swell with runoff. Frosts, if
a normal part of winter, become less severe.
Unstable weather may more often
occur during spring, when warm air begins
on occasions to invade from lower latitudes,
while cold air is still pushing on occasions
from the Polar regions. Flooding is also most
common in and near mountainous areas during this time of year because of snowmelt,
accelerated by warm rains. (With material
from: Wikipedia)
Note: The date March 20, 2015 is calculated for Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
It can vary in other time zones.
Wanted !!!
Plastic grocery bags
are needed and wanted
to make into mats for the
homeless.
Drop off your bags
at the Krapohl Center.
Daylight Savings begins
March 8th at 2 am.
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“Young at Heart”
wants to help you!
Every time an enrolled member of
the Krapohl Center shops at Kroger using his
or her Kroger Plus Card, the Krapohl Center
will earn rewards.
Need Help Signing Up for the
Kroger Community Rewards
stop in to the Krapohl Center
we can help you.
Registering in the Kroger Community
Rewards program you are helping the Krapohl
Center every time you shop at Krogers.
If you do not have a Kroger Plus card
you can get one at the customer service desk at
any Kroger.
Enrollment does not take away
your points for gas or other discounts.
REGISTRATION IS GOOD
APRIL 1 - MARCH 31.
FROM
Cash for Labels
Makes it Simple to
Raise Money!
Buy Spartan brand products and turn
in the Universal Product Codes (UPC) to the
Krapohl Center. The Krapohl Center will
earn $.02 for every Spartan brand UPC symbol redeemed.
Only UPC symbols from Spartan
brand products can be redeemed for cash. Cut
the UPC symbol from labels or cartons. For
glass items with a glued label, the label can be
removed by first soaking in warm water. For
your safety, all labels from Spartan 12-ounce
canned pop, all refrigerated biscuits, and spices in tins are not eligible for redemption.
Change VHS to DVD
Service
Still have VHS tapes? The Krapohl
will convert your VHS to DVD for only $5 per
DVD.
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Bring your VHS tapes to the Krapohl
Center. Lukas will convert them to DVDs.
A helping ministry of Mayfair Bible
Church
Here’s what they can do:
sewing / mending (sm. jobs)
help with light cleaning
minor repairs in your home
sit with a spouse / loved one
help with transportation needs
If it can be done in 2 hours
or less, we’ll try to do it!
For assistance call: Pastor Jerry Beach
733-7130 ( 9 - 4:30 pm)
Senior Brigade
Michigan seniors can visit a new web
site to find information ranging from nursing
home guides to avoiding scams:
www.SeniorBrigade.com
The website launched by Attorney General Mike Cox is intended to safeguard you, your
family and your assets.
Books on tape / CD’s
Enjoy reading a good mystery
Enjoy them even more as yo
listen to books on tape.
Choose from over 100 best
sellers, mysteries, and romances.
Your Tax Dollars
Working for seniors
For questions about the many services available for older adults in Genesee
County call the Krapohl Center at
785-2270.
The Krapohl Center can assist you
with many of the services directly or connect you with the appropriate agency to
handle your need.
If you don’t know where to go ...
call the Krapohl Center first!
Adult Day Care
Care Management - Case Coordination
Congregate Meals / Kosher Meals
Guardianship
Home Delivered Meals
In-Home Personal Care
Legal Assistance
Respite Services
Senior Centers (Krapohl Center)
Congregate Meals
Commodities
Educational Programs
Health Screenings
Health Education
Income Tax Assistance
Information & Referrals
Legal Services
Medicare Medicaid Assistance
MiCafe (Bridge Card)
Project Fresh
Social Activities
Social Services Technician
Transportation
Travel Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Weather Closings
Getting & Giving Help Just Got
Easier
One simple phone call connect you
with a referral specialist ready to: Assess your
situation Find answers to your questions
Help you locate services and more.
ICE Your Cell Phone
Police, fire and emergency medical
technicians are encouraging people to ICE 1
and ICE 2 their cell phone.
ICE, which stands for “In Case of
Emergency”, is an entry in your cell phone that
emergency professional will look for if you are
in an accident and are unable to respond. Begin
the entry with ICE, then a name and number.
For example, ICE - Jane (810) 999-9999.
The Krapohl Center will announce all
weather related closings on TV5, TV12 and
TV25.
A general rule
to remember: if you
do not have to get out
when the roads are
snow covered and icy
than don’t.
Stay safe!
Aging Touches
Each of Us...
Our parents,
Our children,
Ourselves.
HSCS Senior Services is here to help
families live life to the fullest.
The Krapohl Center has a Facebook page that keeps its followers updated and in touch with what is
happening at the center. Please check us out at www.facebook.com/Krapohl Senior Center.
Like us on Facebook or check our website at www.heartscs.org.
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Blueberry Moments
Obituaries
Spiritual Wellness
Environmental Wellness
Senior Services
Incomer Tax Service
Facebook
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Intellectual Wellness
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Support Your Center
Travel
pg 5
Volunteer Needed
pg 10
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Emotional Wellness
Birthdays & Anniversaries
pg 4
Genesee Board of Commissioners
pg 9
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National Nutrition Month
Social Wellness
pg 3
Lunch Menu
pg 8
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Homecooking Tuesdays
Call 785-2270
Monthly Calendar
pg 2
Physical Wellness
Information & Referral
Health Education & Programs
Support Network
Classes
Games
Travel
Friends
Greenhouse Project Partnership pg 7
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Lucky 13 Fundraiser
Featured Articles
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Disclaimer
Although the Krapohl Center provides information through
workshops, seminars and advertising for senior services, we
do not endorse any private company; merely inform consumers of the availability of services that may enhance the lives
of our members outside the center. As a consumer, you are
encouraged to independently research these companies and
ask for references. We appreciate all the support we receive
from our local business community and health care providers.
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