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Did You Know? Socialization
Midland County senior center locations and July events
BY SENIOR SERVICES
Coleman Center
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. 415 East Webster Coleman, MI 48618 989-465-6216
Sanford Center
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. 3243 N. West River Rd. Sanford, MI 48657 989-687-7888
Trailside Center
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Senior Services Main Building 4700 Dublin Ave. Midland, MI 48642 989-633-3790
Greendale Center
M-W-F 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. West Midland Family Center 4011 W. Isabella Rd. Shepherd, MI 48883 989-832-8683
Mills Center
T-W-F 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Greater Midland North Family Center 2601 E. Shearer Rd. Midland, MI 48642 989-633-3788 S ocialization in midlife can have a profound impact on individuals as they approach their golden years. A 2019 study led by researchers at University College London found that being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. The study used data from a previous study that tracked more than 10,000 participants between 1985 and 2013. Participants in the study completed cognitive testing from 1997 onwards. Researchers found that someone who saw friends almost daily at age 60 was 12 percent less likely to develop dementia than someone who only saw one or two friends every month. Strong associations between social contact at age 50 and subsequent dementia were also uncovered. The study supports the idea that remaining socially active in one’s 50s and 60s can benefit long-term cognitive health.
People participate in a round of bingo Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Trailside Acitivity and Dining Center in Midland. (Katy Kildee / Midland Daily News)
Did you know?
Sanford Center
• Fri, July 1 • 4th of July Celebration • Mon, July 4 - Closed for holiday • Tues, July 5 • National Bikini Day -
Have your photo taken with a bikini babe today! Blueberry treats today. • Tues, July 12, 10 am • Blueberry treats today. • Fri, July 15 • Give something away day! Bring a clean gently used item for a dice game today! • Tues, July 19, 10 am • Blueberry treats today. • Thurs, July 21 • Jack’s and Jill’s
Annual Picnic - Aloha. It’s a Luau!!
Dress in your favorite luau attire and come ready for fun! Bingo after lunch. Aloha • Mon, July 25 • Christmas in July -
Bring in your own decorations for your table and a gift to trade for your tablemates. • Thurs, July 28, 10 am • Milk Chocolate Day - Enjoy treats today! • Thurs, July 28, 8 am-5 pm • Little
River Casino Trip with the Jack and
Jills
Regularly Scheduled Programs/ Events:
• Assorted card/dice games, hand & foot, dice, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:15 am • Wii Tournament Mondays • 12:15 pm • Woodcarving Tuesdays & Thursdays • 8-11:30 am • Pool Tournament Tuesdays • 9:30 am • Make Crochet Bags with Barb
Tuesdays • 12:15 pm • Bingo Wednesdays after lunch • Stitching with Friends Wednesdays • 9:30 am • Shuffleboard Tournament Wednesdays • 10 am • Texas Hold Em Mondays & Thursdays • 12:15 pm July / August 2022 • Senior Scope • Nickel Bingo after lunch on Fridays!
Coleman
• Mon, July 4 - Closed for holiday • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am •
Chair Exercise Videos • Thursdays • Ice Cream served after lunch • Fri, July 1, 11 am • Music with Paul
Wilkinson • Wed, July 6 • Puzzle Day! • Fri, July 8, 12:15 pm • Card Crafts • Mon, July 11 • Join us for board games or cards! • Tues, July 12, 12:15 pm • Friendly
Folks Meeting • Wed, July 13, 10:30 am-noon •
Blood Pressure Clinic; 12:15 pm • Fun Bingo • Fri, July 15 • Christmas in July! • Mon, July 18 • Come over this morning for a game of pool! • Thurs, July 21 • 25th Annual Picnic!
Music starts at 11 am with Dale
Hafer • Fri, July 22, 12:30 pm • Afternoon
Chair Exercises • Mon, July 25, 12:15 pm • Advisory
Council Meeting • Wed, July 27, 12:15 pm • Fun
Bingo • Fri, July 29, 12:15 pm • Birthday &
Anniversary Party—serving cupcakes & ice cream!
Mills
• Fri, July 1 • 4th of July Celebration • Tues, July 5 • World Kiss Day! • Wed July 6 • Craft • Make a card! • Fri, July 8 • Coca-Cola Day & National Freezer Pop Day • Tues, July 12 • Healthy Hints on
High Blood Pressure & Sodium
Controlled Diet • Wed, July 13 • Join us for a tea party! • Fri, July 15 - Bingo • Tues, July 19 • Blood Pressure
Clinic at 11:30am, Mills Advisory
Board Meeting after lunch • Wed, July 20 • National Lollipop
Day • Fri, July 22 • Julie Wright’s Balloons 11-12 • Tues, July 26 • Join us for exercise class! • Wed, July 27 • Christmas in July • Fri, July 29 • Monthly Birthday &
Anniversary Party
Trailside
• Mon, July 4 - Closed for holiday • Tues, July 5, 10 am • Book Club -
We will be discussing Where’d You
Go Bernadette by Maria Semple • Tues, July 5 • World Kiss Day! • Thurs, July 7 • National Strawberry
Sundae Day! • Wed, July 13 • Let’s celebrate Blueberry Month - Bring in your favorite blueberry recipe. • Thurs, July 14 • Music by Sarah Li and Bobo Qiu! • Mon, July 18 • Sour Candy Day -
Treats for all. • Thurs, July 21 • Birthday /Anniversary Party - Music from George
Eagle beginning at 11 am and a delicious treat after lunch! Sign up to receive your special gift! • Thurs, July 21, 10:45 am-12 pm •
Blood Pressure Clinic • Mon, July 25-Fri, July 29 • National
Scrabble Week - Come each day at 10 am and play in our dining room! • Mon, July 25 • Red Shoe Day -
Wear yours for a special treat! • Wed, July 27 • Celebrate Ice
Cream Month with this yummy treat!
Regularly Scheduled Programs:
• Bridge • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 12:15 pm • Hand & Foot card game • Mondays
at 12 pm meeting on even numbered days • Pinochle • Tuesdays at 12 pm • Crochet Class with Carol Rumba
Wednesdays • 9:30-10:30 am in the Arts & Crafts Room • Creative Writer’s Group • Fridays • 10:15-11:45 am • Quilters • Every Thursday • 10 am-2 pm • Bingo • Wednesdays after Lunch • Cribbage • Wednesdays at 9 am • Euchre • Fridays at 12 pm
Ongoing Activities:
• Come in and work on a puzzle! • Coupon exchange • Borrow a book from our library!
Greendale
• Mon, July 4 - Closed for holiday • Fri, July 1 • Otago, Music W/ David
Marasus • Wed, July 6 • Bingo • Fri, July 8 • Otago • Mon, July 11 • Crafting/Marble Sun
Catchers • Wed, July 13 • Bingo • Fri, July 15 • Otago • Mon, July 18 • Bowling • Wed, July 20 • Monthly Anniversary and Birthday Celebration • Fri, July 22 • Otago • Mon, July 25 • Music with Kathy
Hagen • Wed, July 27 • Bingo/ Healthy Hints with Billie • Fri, July 29 Otago, Bowling
Regularly Scheduled Programs/ Events:
• Senior Theatre Fridays 10:45-11:15 amWalking Group M, W, F • Photography Club M, W, F • Assorted Card Games M, W, F • OTAGO Fridays at 10 am
About a dozen people participate in a line dancing class Friday, March 11, 2022 at Trailside Acitivity and Dining Center in Midland. (Katy Kildee /
Midland Daily News)
Beacher Pearce participates in a Zumba class hosted by Senior Services of Midland County during the Spring Senior Expo Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Mildand Mall. (Katy Kildee / Midland Daily News) A look at the Senior Services renewal millage on the Aug. 2 ballot
BY SENIOR SERVICES OF MIDLAND COUNTY
The Senior Services of Midland County renewal millage will be on the Tuesday, August 2 ballot. This millage supports programs such as: • Activity and dining centers • Adult day services • Care coordination • Counseling • Education • Handyman services • Home care • Meals on wheels • Transportation About 30% of Midland County’s population is over 60, having increased by 4,800 people over the last four years. The fastest growing segment is those over age 80, the group often needing more extensive services.
Even with a steady increase in the number of seniors, Senior Services only levies what is truly needed to maintain services. This year’s ballot for a renewal of 0.9 mill will allow Senior Services to continue to cover the cost of services to the growing senior population. To sign up for absentee voting, call the contact person of the city or township in which you live and they will explain the process to you. If you’re not sure which number to call or would like more information, contact the Midland County Clerk at 989-832-6739 or fill out an absent voter ballot application online at https://bit.ly/3QEhRuZ Frequently asked questions about the millage
How much is the millage?
This is a five-year renewal millage of 0.9 mill. There is no increase. It is the same amount that has been levied for the past eight years.
What does this cost the average taxpayer?
Based on a home valued at $150,000, the cost per year is $67.50. That is about $5.62 a month
or $0.19 a day.
What is the millage used to pay for?
Tax dollars are used solely to support ongoing services to older adults and family caregivers.
Who is eligible for services?
Midland County residents aged 60 and over are eligible. Some services require an assessment of need; others do not. Some educational programs such as caregiver training are open to those under age 60.
What level of service is provided in a year?
For core services including adult day services, care coordination, personal care and transportation, on average, well over 65,320 service hours are provided and nearly 181,000 meals are prepared and provided annually. In 2021 alone, 890 older adults visited Activity and
Dining Centers, Care Coordinators helped 1,772 clients arrange services to help them remain safely in
their homes, 265 older adults were able to get minor repairs to increase the safety of their homes, and 291 individuals received assistance sorting through their Medicare options.
What is the value of the millage to me if I don’t need services?
Of the many older adults assisted through the millage, 497 are at high risk of nursing home placement.
Most people who enter nursing homes quickly wipe out their savings and then need to depend on taxpayer dollars through Medicaid.
With the typical yearly cost of nursing home care at $105,850, the cost of their care would be $52.6 million per year, 15.7 times the yearly amount expected to be raised by the millage. If you have further questions or would like more information pertaining to the senior millage vote on Aug. 2, call the Midland County Clerk at 989-8326739.
