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Social Security
seniors and working Americans have a full retirement age that ranges from 65 to 67, depending on birth year. Lastly, when you claim matters. If you enroll for benefits at any point before reaching your full retirement age, you’ll be accepting a permanent reduction in what you’ll be paid of up to 30 percent, depending on your birth year. Similarly, waiting until after your full retirement age to begin receiving a stipend can increase your payout by as much as 32 percent over what you’d receive at full retirement age.
Expected lifetime benefits
How much will the average Baby Boomer receive? SEAN WILLIAMS
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t may not seem like much, but it’s probably more than enough to keep most boomers out of poverty during retirement. Social Security is probably the most important social program for seniors. Though it covers the disabled and survivors of deceased workers as well, it’s instrumental in keeping millions of retired workers above the poverty line. According to an analysis from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, monthly payouts from Social Security keep 22.1 million Americans out of poverty. Of these 22.1 million beneficiaries, almost 15.1 million are retired workers aged 65 and up. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) notes that 62 percent of retired workers lean on their monthly stipend to account for at least half of their income. It’s simply that important.
Four factors determine benefits
Of course, what seniors ultimately receive from Social Security each month depends on four factors: ● Work history ● Earnings history 2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018
● Birth year ● Claiming age When calculating a retirement benefit, the SSA will factor in a worker’s 35 highest-earning years. That means you’d want to work a minimum of 35 years to maximize your Social Security payout, if not longer. And although it probably goes without saying, you’ll want to earn as much as you can in the 35 years that are taken into account. Your birth year plays a role in determining your full retirement age, or the age at which the SSA deems you eligible to receive 100 percent of your retirement benefit. All
The decision of when to take benefits looms particularly large for Baby Boomers, who are traditionally defined as being born between 1946 and 1964. A 2016 survey from the Insured Retirement Institute finds that 59 percent of boomers expect Social Security to be a “major” form of income during their retirements, up from just 43 percent in 2014. So, how much can the average-earning baby boomer expect from Social Security? To get that answer, we’ll turn to a 2015 report from the Urban Institute detailing the estimated lifetime benefits received and taxes paid for seniors aged 65 at five-year intervals. For our example, we’ll be focusing on the estimates from the year 2020, because that’s when Boomers born in 1955 will be turning 65 — and it also happens to be right in the middle of the Baby Boomer birth range. According to the Urban Institute estimates, a single man with average earnings of $47,800 in 2015 dollars can expect to receive $304,000 in lifetime Social Security benefits. A single woman with the same average earnings ($47,800 in 2015 dollars) can expect to receive $332,000. Remember, women have a longer life expectancy than men, hence the difference in average lifetime payout. If we bridge the gap and average the two, a middle-class Boomer can expect to receive approximately $318,000 in lifetime Social Security payments. Since SSA data shows that the average 65-year-old lives about 20 years, we’re looking at an average payout of $1,371 a month. That may not seem like much, but it should be enough to keep millions of Boomers out of poverty.
Delay claiming to boost payouts
Then again, it’s not as if Baby Boomers don’t have tools to improve their lifetime payout. For instance, Baby Boomers’ most important tool is choice. By waiting as long as possible to claim benefits, Boomers will allow continued on page 3 GREEN BAY PRESSGAZETTE
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their payout to grow by approximately 8 percent per year. Though eligible beneficiaries can begin receiving a payout as early as age 62, they have an incentive to wait. For each year a worker holds off on enrolling for benefits, the payout grows, up until age 70. All things being equal (i.e., work and earnings history, and birth year), a worker claiming at age 70 can earn 76 percent more a month than a worker claiming at age 62. Naturally, claiming at or after your full retirement age takes some consideration. If you’re in good health, or if you have insufficient retirement savings, then waiting longer to claim a higher monthly benefit, or perhaps working a few more years, makes a lot of sense. However, if you’re not in good health, waiting to claim probably won’t help you maximize your lifetime payout.
Second, Baby Boomers have access to a Social Security do-over if they regret claiming early. Form SSA-521, officially the “Request for Withdrawal of Application,” allows retirees to undo their claim within 12 months of first receiving benefits. This is a particularly useful mulligan for seniors who’ve struggled to generate income but recently landed a well-paying job. The catch is that you’ll have to pay back every cent you’ve received from the SSA, along with any payouts that have been made to a spouse or children based on your earnings history. However, if you meet these requirements, your claim can be undone, and your payout will once again grow until age 70. Though Social Security isn’t designed to be a primary income source, it has the capacity to keep a majority of well-prepared Boomers out of poverty during retirement. ✦
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Glacier National Park still has glaciers, for now
Pass, the park’s tallest point at 6,646 feet. From the top, with views that seem to stretch forever, it’s easy to understand why the park is considered the “Crown of the Continent.” Technically, this moniker refers to the fact that these very peaks are the headwaters for streams that flow to the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and Hudson f Bay. Metaphorically, however, it also could e refer to the fact that the panoramic vistas are t unmatched anywhere in North America. and Save for the park’s great lodges, which were “Gr built by the Great Northern Railway, these thos views have remained virtually unchanged acti since the park was created in 1910. a ch What has changed over time, as visitation hold has skyrocketed, is the way visitors expericom ence the place. pare Jason St. Clair has devised a strategy that Th works like a charm. A transplant to Flathead Enc Valley from North Carolina, St. Clair says brat he’s visited the park dozens of times since he Enc arrived in the region in 2013. His approach: fost getting lost. in th “There are quite a few epic, very difficult ent hikes where there’s no trail or markers and and you have to be able to read a topo map and com choose routes up and over mountains and com glaciers,” said St. Clair, who runs the horse dren program at Averill’s Flathead Lake Lodge Th in Bigfork. “The park can get really busy on toge marked trails, but once you push beyond it seni opens up and becomes yours.” of li whil and The figu soci ● Established in 1910 gran ● 1,012,837 acres Enc ● 2,946,681 visitors in 2016 Gre History – Glacier Park Lodge, Lake McDonald Lodge, Su
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here’s good news and bad news regarding the future of Glacier National Park. The bad news has to do with science. Long-term studies indicate that the famous ice fields that inspired the park’s name are, in fact, shrinking. And, yes, the same research predicts that all 25 named glaciers likely will be gone by 2030. The good news, if you can call it that, is that these large-scale changes are still at least a decade away, and the park has plenty of grandeur to go around until then. Grandeur like blue-green Lake McDonald, which is more than 9 miles long and sits like a mirror in one of the most picturesque valleys of the West. And the knee-buckling vistas at Many Glacier, the heart of the park, from which visitors can spy jagged mountains, 4 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017
those aforementioned glistening glaciers, and (if you’re lucky) abundant wildlife, including moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and grizzly bears. Lauren Newman Alley, a spokesperson for the park, said the wildlife often surprises visitors the most. “Imagine driving up at sunrise and seeing a herd of bighorn sheep, or a bear walking along a lakeshore in Many Glacier in the evening as you end your day,” she said. “The wildlife makes everything even more amazing.” In addition to wildlife-watching, the park’s most popular diversion is driving the Going-tothe-Sun Road, a 50-mile ribbon of concrete that winds and switchbacks its way past waterfalls, up and over the Continental Divide. Along the way this journey crests the Rockies at Logan
Many Glacier Hotel and some of the park’s iconic chalets all were built by the Great Northern Railway between 1910 and 1930. By encouraging tourism in towns along its tracks, the railway played a critical role in developing the American West. When visiting – Check out the Saint Mary Visitor Center on the far east side of the park, which regularly brings together Salish, Blackfeet and Kootenai tribal members for cultural performances and talks. Info: 406-888-7800 or nps.gov/glac/. Of note – Goat Haunt, one of the most remote ranger stations in the park, is just south of the border with Canada, which is marked with a swath of cut trees.
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f you were to walk into an Encompass early childhood classroom at any given time, you might likely hear children and staff referring to a senior volunteer as “Grandma” or “Grandpa.” You might see those volunteers do one of a multitude of activities, such as reading to a child, helping a child zip up their jacket for outside time, hold a spoon at mealtime, or simply rock and comfort a child after a hard drop-off by a parent in the morning. The foster grandparent program at Encompass Early Education & Care celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year. Encompass has been fortunate to have many foster grandparents, both men and women in the program, with each foster grandparent bringing their own life experiences and personal traits to the classrooms. All combined, they have committed to loving, comforting and mentoring thousands of children over the course of forty years. The foster grandparent program joins together two segments of the population, seniors and children. It enhances quality of life for seniors and gives them purpose while their presence gives parents, children and teachers an extra sense of security. The children have a consistent grandparent figure that mentors and encourages them in social play and classroom activities. Foster grandparents are found in each of the seven Encompass Childcare centers, which include Green Bay, West De Pere and Pulaski. Sue Vincent, executive director of
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Encompass, with her thirty-four years of experience at Encompass comments, “Encompass is so fortunate to have this vital program weaved within our organization. The foster grandparent program is a wonderful example of how important intergenerational connections are not only for our seniors but for our children and staff as well. The loving support and guidance our foster grandparents provide builds upon our culture of inclusion and respect.” The foster grandparent program is a nationwide program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and supplemented through state funding. Foster grandparents are at least 55 years of age, volunteer a minimum of 15 hours per week and meet limited income guidelines. They receive a small
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phone call, video can be a much more effective way for caregivers to gauge how the senior is doing, based on how they look or act, or the state of their home in the background. A picture, as they say, is worth a thousand words. Services like Skype or FaceTime work on multiple devices (though FaceTime is limited to Apple’s products), and do not cost anything when used over Wi-Fi connectivity with other Skype or FaceTime users. Often, younger and/or more tech-savvy family members can set the senior up with an account and show how to place and accept a video call. Many seniors enjoy having a virtual “face-to-face” meal with a friend or relative on a daily or weekly basis. That may be the simplest and most welcome agingin-place technology a loved one can use. ✦
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▶ FOX VALLEY BRAIN TUMOR COALITION SUPPORT GROUP – Neuro Spine Center of Wisconsin, 5320 Michaels Dr., Appleton. Support group for patients, family and friends. Discuss treatment options and expand your knowledge regarding brain tumors. Contact David Bond from the Fox Valley Brain Tumor Coalition at 920-882-0818 or dbond@nscwi. com. March 15, April 19, May 17 and June 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
MARCH 17-18
▶ DE PERE ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE – Schuldes Sports Center On The Campus Of St. Norbert College, 601 3rd Street, De Pere. One of the largest indoor antique shows in the state. Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is $4.50 for ages sixteen and older.
MARCH 20
▶ YARN WORKS – Kroc Community Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay. Get creative using yarn. Held in the Cedar Room from 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Call 920-884-5007 to register at least two hours prior to class.
MARCH 20-27
▶ HEALING YOUR GRIEVING HEART SUPPORT GROUP – Resurrection Parish, 333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay. Connect with others while helping heal from your past traumas. Meet from 6:30-8 p.m. and park in the lot off of Delahaut St.. To register, contact Ann Froelich (920-435-6811, annrfroelich@gmail.com) or Sheila DeLuca (920-336-7786, sdeluca@gbres.org).
APRIL 13-15
▶ PET EXPO – Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena, 1901 South Oneida St., Green Bay. Demonstrations, seminars, activities as well as supplies and equipment for all types of pets. Live entertainment and interactive fun for families. Please keep your pet at home since there will be a large number of pets in demonstrations. Friday 3-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call 920-494-3401. 8 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018
APRIL 20-22
▶ BAY BEACH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY EARTH DAY EVENT – Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Dr., Green Bay. Celebrate Earth Day by taking part in the recycling drive on Friday and Saturday as well as the Earth Day event on Sunday. Drop off unwanted electronics (dryers, washers, gaming systems, printers, computer accessories and more) in the lower lot of the Nature Center. On Sunday, take part in quill thrills, otter odysseys, wolf feeding, critter counter, bird of prey tour and others. All events are free. Call 920-391-3671 for details. The festivities will be held on Friday 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
MONDAY-FRIDAY
▶ MONTHLY MEAL – De Pere City Hall, 335 South Broadway, De Pere. Agea 60 and older are welcome to dine at the De Pere Community Center at 11 a.m. Reservations required, call 920-983-1675 by 10 a.m. previous day. Lunch is provided on a donation basis (suggested donation $4). ▶ CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM – Oneida Elder Congregate Meal Site, 2907 South Overland Rd., Oneida. Lunch is delivered Monday through Friday at noon with Saturday as well as Sunday’s meals delivered along with Friday’s meals to elders that are home bound. Seniors are welcome to dine on-site. Call 920-869-2448 a day in advance to reserve your meal for the following day, week or month. Meals are free to elders sixty years and older ($1.50 donation suggested for seniors age 55-59. Guests under 55 are invited with a reservation and donation of $8). Visit oneidansn.gov/ElderServices.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY
▶ BRIDGE – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Call 920-336-6054.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDA
▶ LOUNGE OPEN FOR CARDS – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere.
Play cards from 8 a.m. until noon on Mondays and Thursdays. Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. (except movie day Friday). Call 920-336-6054.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
▶ SENIOR VOLLEYBALL – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Stretch your legs and get active in the gym. Annual fee. Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org. ▶ COFFEE AND SOCIAL TIME – Kroc Community Center, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay. Meet at the fireplace 9-11 a.m. (except during special events). Free. Visit gbkroccenter.org.
MONDAY AND THURSDAY
▶ SHEEPSHEAD – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. See what all the excitement is about at 12:15 p.m. 920-3366054.
MONDAY AND FRIDAY
▶ DOMINOES – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Travel back in time and let your inner child out to play at 1 p.m. 920-336-6054.
FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ MEMORY CAFÉ – United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. An enjoyable time for you and a caregiver to socialize with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call Vicki Johnson at 920-327-8187 to register.
SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY
▶ SENIOR SHEEPSHEAD – Howard Village Hall, 2456 Glendale Ave., Green Bay. Stop by this free event from 9-11 a.m. 920-434-4640 or 920-434-5559.
VARIOUS MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
▶ GROCERY SHOPPING – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Start a routine to get your grocery and discount shopping done. Held several Mondays continued on page 9 GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
senior social calendar each month for senior citizens. There is also a Thursday grocery shopping option available a couple times per month for Trail Creek and Woodland Park residents. Transportation fee $2. Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org.
TUESDAY
▶ BRIDGE CLUB – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Meet from 1 to 4 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Free (weekly monetary donation collected for snacks and coffee provided). Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org to register.
▶ TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
▶ GYM WALKING – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Stretch your legs and take as much time as you would like to walk around. This activity concludes at the end of May. Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org.
FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ SHAWANO MEMORY CAFÉ – Shawano County Library, 128 South Sawyer St., Shawano. A comfortable way for you and your caregiver to socialize with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call Heidi Russell at 715-526-4686. ▶ APPLETON MEMORY CAFÉ – Appleton Public Library, 225 North Oneida St., Appleton. It’s a comfortable way for you and your caregiver to socialize while having an enjoyable time with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Park in the metered library lot. Call Lynn Ann at 920-225-1711.
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SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ NWTC MEMORY CAFÉ – Green Bay Botanical Gardens, 2600 Larsen Rd., Green Bay. Plan a visit from 1 to 3 p.m. A comfortable way for you and your caregiver to socialize while having an enjoyable time with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
WEDNESDAY
▶ LUNCHES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. You will be served a delectable lunch at 11:45 a.m. followed by bingo, cards, entertainment and more. The cost of lunch is $3 (an additional charge for transportation). Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org.
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
OIL PAINTING CLASS – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon. 920-336-6054.
FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY
▶ BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Monitor your blood pressure from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER MEMORY CAFÉ – Aging And Disability Resource Center, 300 South Adams St., Green Bay. A comfortable way for you and your caregiver to socialize while having an enjoyable time with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Call Renee Erickson at 920-412-9960.
FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
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▶ ZUMBA GOLD – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. A party-like atmosphere where it’s easy to learn and good for the body, mind and soul. Modified, low impact moves. Wednesdays and Fridays 8:459:30 a.m. 920-339-4097.
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Church, 2809 Flintville Rd., Suamico. A comfortable way for you and your caregiver to socialize while having an enjoyable time with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia from 1 to 3 p.m..
▶ WELLNESS PROGRAMS – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Learn more about the health department’s topic of the month at 10:30 a.m. Free. Call 920-339-4050 or visit de-pere.org. ▶ SUAMICO MEMORY CAFÉ – St. Paul’s Episcopal
▶ SUPER SENIOR DAY – Kroc Center Auditorium, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay. Enjoy the entertainment and take time to socialize at 10 a.m. A $5 fee includes a delicious lunch. Transportation provided from the Union Ct. location. Call Karrie at 920-593-2378.
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▶ CHAIR FLOW YOGA – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Each of the breathing exercises and poses are performed either seated or standing during this one-hour class. Improve joint range of movement, posture, core strength and breathing efficiency from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. continued on page 10
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▶ SENIOR BINGO – Howard Village Hall Community Center, 2456 Glendale Ave., Green Bay. Cards are fifty cents each. Held from 1 to 3 p.m. 920-434-4640 or 920-434-5559. ▶ MEMORY CAFÉ – Atlas Waterfront Café, 425 West Water St., Appleton. An enjoyable time for you and a caregiver to socialize with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia from 2 to 4 p.m. Call Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch at 920-225-1711.
SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. Your health is your biggest asset and you are sure to have a great time at this free event held from 9:15-10 a.m. Call 920-339-4050 or visit de-pere.org. ▶ BUNCO – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Enjoy this dice game from 1 to 3 p.m. Prizes. Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org.
THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ DENMARK MEMORY CAFÉ – Denmark Senior Center, 141 Highridge Ave., Denmark. An enjoyable time for you and a caregiver to socialize with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia from 1 to 3:30 p.m.. Call Sara Wall at 920-863-8097.
FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ COOKING CLASSES – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Learn how to make healthy meals and snacks that are perfect for one or two people. Free class provided by the Extension Service at 1 p.m. Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org.
FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
▶ DE PERE MEMORY CAFÉ – Kress Family Library, 333 North Broadway, De Pere. An enjoyable time for you and a caregiver to socialize with others who are also living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia from 1 to 3 p.m.
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▶ FRIDAY MORNING MOVIE MATINEE – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere You have the option of staying for lunch as well (on a donation basis). Call 920-983-1675 by 11 a.m. the Thursday before to make a reservation. Popcorn is only 50 cents, movies will be selected by request and/or availability. Movies shown from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 920-336-6054 for the current movie.
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▶ HMONG ELDERS SUPPORT GROUP – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Educational programs and area trips Offered by Catholic Charities and The Salvation Army. Transportation as well as a translator are provided. Call 920-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org.
VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES
▶ CRAFT CLASSES – The Salvation Army Of Greater Green Bay, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. Create a simple as well as fun craft that can be brought home the same day. Minimal cost for materials used. Call 910-497-7053 or visit sagreenbay.org for more details. Please note for the events at The Salvation Army, enrollment occurs on an annual basis. After you are enrolled, you can attend as many activities as you would like. Register for activities in advance. There is an annual fee of $5 to receive the monthly mailed newsletter. Round-trip transportation can be provided to many events for $2 per event. Call 920-593-2362 to register. A number of the programs have a small fee but The Salvation Army does not want cost to deter any participant. Call the senior services director at 920-497-7053 to discuss fees.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
▶ COMPUTER ASSISTANCE – De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere. If you would like to work on a computer but are in need of some help, volunteers are available. Master Microsoft Office programs and learn basic internet skills. Call 920-339-4097.
▶ LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS COUNSELING – Aging & Disability Resource Center Of Brown County, 300 South Adams St., Green Bay. One-on-one consultation to determine the best fit for your needs, where to live, what kind of help you may need and where to find it. If you or someone you know is considering a move to an assisted living facility, the staff will help you think about planning care, how long to pay for it and how long the personal resources may last. Find help with housekeeping, bathing, yard work or transportation. Call 920-448-4300 or visit co.brown.wi.us. ▶ ELDER ABUSE REFERRAL – Oneida Nation Elder Services, 2907 South Overland Rd., Oneida. The elder abuse coordinator begins investigating within 24 hours of your complaint (excluding weekends and holidays). Abuse has five subcategories which are emotional, physical, sexual, treatment without consent as well as unreasonable confinement or restraint. They are here to help with financial exploitation, neglect and self-neglect. Call 920-869-2448 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (after hours call 920-869-1133). The 24-hour help line is (800) 867-1551. If an elder’s safety is in immediate danger, call the local police department right away. ▶ BROWN COUNTY ELDER ADULTS AT RISK HELP LINE – Brown County Human Services Department, 111 North Jefferson St., Green Bay. No matter what time it is or what day it is, assistance is available if you are concerned for your safety. On Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., call 920-448-6000 for help. If it is after hours or on the weekend, call 920-436-8888. ▶ OUTAGAMIE COUNTY ELDER ADULTS AT RISK HELP LINE – Outagamie County Health And Human Services Department, 401 South Elm St., Appleton. Do not suffer in silence when help is just a call away at 920-832-4646. ▶ SHAWANO COUNTY ELDER ADULTS AT RISK HELP LINE – Shawano County Social Services Department, 607 East Elizabeth St., Shawano. If you are concerned about your well-being and safety, call 715-526-4700 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (after hours call 715-526-3111). ▶ OCONTO COUNTY ELDER ADULTS AT RISK HELP LINE – Oconto County Commission On Aging, 1210 continued on page 11 GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
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