Celebrations/Experiences
Saturday, September 14, 2013 • Daily News
Anniversary
Area Senior News Greenville Area Senior Center
Bob and Deloris Leppink Bob and Deloris Leppink of Belding celebrated their 60th anniversary on Sept. 13 with a family trip to the 1,000 Islands of New York. They were married Sept. 13, 1953, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Greenville.
Area Locals Montcalm County Lego donations Area residents are asked to donate any Legos they may have to their local libraries. Libraries are partnering with the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District to host Lego clubs in each school district in Montcalm County. The following libraries are accepting donations: Richland Township Library, Vestaburg; Tamarack District Library, Lakeview; Home Township Library, Edmore; White Pine District Library, Stanton; Carson CityCrystal Library; Spencer Township Branch of KDL; Flat River Community Library, Greenville; Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, Howard City.
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GREENVILLE — The Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center at 715 S. Baldwin St. is open for card playing at 9 a.m. on Monday and Friday. Bring a sack lunch on Monday. Lunch on Friday is a potluck; bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Meals are at noon sharp. All seniors are invited for good food and fellowship. Bingo is played at 1 p.m. on three Fridays each month and is for members only. Bingo is hosted on the first Friday by The Laurels of Kent, the second Friday by The Laurels of Carson City. The senior center board meets at 1 p.m. on the third Friday of the month. The Purls of West Michigan is a needlework group that meets at 10 a.m. every Wednesday. Everyone from beginner to expert is welcome. Contact Mollie Hollar at (616) 754-2351 or hollar@chartermi.net for more information. On Thursdays, a quilting group meets from 9 a.m. to noon, bridge lessons and play is from 1 to 4 p.m., both open to the public, and TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 5 to 7 p.m. New members are always encouraged to attend this support group. A Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. It is free to all and the public is welcome. Euchre is played at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Bridge is played at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. The public is welcome. Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center is open to everyone. Memberships are available. Dues for 2013 are $15 a year. Call (616) 754-1658 for more information.
Commission on Aging Senior Center STANTON — The Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center, 613 N. State St., Stanton, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals are served at noon. See the Food With Friends menu below. All seniors and/or spouses of seniors 60 and older are invited for lunch and socializing. A $2 donation for the meal is appreciated but not required. Pre-registration for
meals is required a week in advance. A variety of activities are offered throughout the week, including crafts, cards, music, coffee hour, presentations and various classes. Call the Commission on Aging at (989) 831-7476 or (616) 225-7476 for a complete list of events or to reserve a meal.
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The Montcalm Commission on Aging presents a six week course, “Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 to Nov. 7. It is an interactive course that uses the MyPyramid food guide as a framework. The course is free. To register, call (989) 831-7476.
Congregate Meals Ionia County
Open to all senior citizens 60 and older. No charge, but donations of $3 per meal are accepted. Call (616) 527-5365 for reservation three days in advance. All meals served at noon. Belding — Tuesday through Thursday: Belhaven community room, 41 Belhaven Drive. MENU — Tuesday: Mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, mixed veggies, diced apples. Wednesday: BBQ chicken, corn, brussel sprouts, fresh baked bread, cookie and fruit. Thursday: ham slice, yams, asparagus, corn bread, pineapple.
———— Congregate Meals Kent County
Open to all senior citizens 60 and older. No charge, but donations of $2.50 per meal are accepted. All meals served at noon. Grattan — Monday and Wednesday: Grattan Township Hall, 12050 Old Belding Road NE, (616) 691-8450.
———— Food With Friends Montcalm County
Call the Commission on Aging at (989) 831-7476 or (616) 2257476 a week in advance to reserve a meal. All meals are free but a donation is requested. Meals are served at noon. Carson City — Wednesday, Friday: Bloomer Township Hall, 217 Sherman St. Edmore — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Curtis Community Building, 209 S. Sheldon. Greenville — Monday through
Friday: Friendship House East, 320 E. Oak. Howard City — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton St. Stanton — Monday through Friday: Senior Center, Commission on Aging, 613 N. State St. Vestaburg — Monday, Wednesday: Richland Township Hall, 8755 Third St. MENU —Monday: Roast beef, mashed redskins, green beans, orange, bread/roll. Tuesday: Tilapia, wild rice, glazed carrots, coleslaw, mixed fruit. Wednesday: Spaghetti & meatballs, broccoli, bread sticks, banana. Thursday: Hot dog, bun, potato wedges, three bean salad, applesauce. Friday: Teriyaki chicken, rice, tossed salad, grapes.
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Monday, Sept. 16 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Lunch served at noon. Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Lunch served at noon. Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Senior citizen potluck luncheon, noon, Settlement Lutheran Church, Gowen. Fun activities to follow. All senior citizens welcome. Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Euchre, 6 p.m., Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center, 715 S. Baldwin St. Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Yarn stitching group, 10 a.m. Lunch served at noon, bingo, hand spa and line dancing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 — The Purls of West Michigan needlework group, 10 a.m., Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center, 715 S. Baldwin St. Everyone welcome, from beginners to experts. Information: Mollie Hollar, (616) 754-2351 or hollar@chartermi.net. Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Euchre, 7 p.m., Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton. Thursday, Sept. 19 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch at noon, grocery shopping, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19 — Quilters, 9 a.m.-noon, Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center, 715 S. Baldwin St. Thursday, Sept. 19 — Best Years Fellowship, noon potluck, Hillcrest Ministry Center, 705 N. Hillcrest Street, Greenville. Bring dish to pass and a friend. Pamela Bush speaking about her recent novel. Table service and beverage furnished. Drawing for two $25 Meijer gift cards donated by CareLinc Hearing Aid Services. Information: (989) 365-9128. Thursday, Sept. 19 — Bridge, 1 to 4 p.m., Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center, 715 S. Baldwin St. Friday, Sept. 20— Music, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton. Luncheon at noon, $2 or potluck. Friday, Sept. 20 — Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center open, 9 a.m., 715 S. Baldwin St. Cards at 9 a.m. Potluck at noon, bring a dish to pass and your own table service, bingo/games, 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch at noon. Saturday, Sept. 21 — Euchre, 1 p.m., Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center, 715 S. Baldwin St.
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Eldercare Locator, toll-free, nationwide directory assistance service that helps older people and caregivers locate community services for seniors. Call 1-800-6771116, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Medicare and Medicaid assistance is available in Montcalm County. For seniors who need help understanding their coverage or have questions on what that coverage means, the Michigan Medicare/ Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) can lend a hand. Volunteer counselors can sort out complicated problems and ensure seniors are receiving coverage that best fits their needs. Contact a local MMAP counselor at 1-800803-7174 for more information. Transportation for seniors of Montcalm County for medical purposes can be provided through the Montcalm County Commission on Aging. Call Lauri Implom, (989) 831-7476 or (616) 225-7476, for more information or to arrange for rides.
FULTON VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
• Adult Education/Literacy • Call 989-236-5404 989-304-0193 Alternative Virtual High School 989-388-8011 • Fulton Virtual Education Center • Call 989-681-4071
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