Facing Fall, and Senior Hot Lunch Menu: Gladwin County

CounCil on Aging - Serving glAdwin County Senior Hot Lunch Menu September 2021

Sept. 1: BBQ Riblets 5, Hamburger Bun 25, Red Skin Potatoes 16, Butternut Squash 15, Diced Pears 16, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 2: Pollock Almondine 7, Baked Potato 18, Sour Cream/Chives 2, Mixed Veggie 5, Apricots 14, Bread 11 Sept. 3: Baked Spaghetti 31, Garlic Toast 17, Lettuce Salad 5, Mandarin Oranges 9, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 6: CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY Sept. 7: Chili W/Beans 20, Cornbread 27, Winter Blend 3, Pineapple Tidbits 17, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 8: Cheese Omelet 4, Sausage Links, Raisin Bran Muffin 23, V8 Juice 6, Yogurt 27, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 9: Mac & Cheese 63, Brussel Sprouts 6, Wheat Roll 22, Diced Peaches 14, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 10: Beef Roast 1, Mashed Potatoes 9, Brown Gravy 3, Lettuce Salad 8, Orange 18, Cracked Wh. Roll 23 Sept. 13: Stuffed Green Pepper 19, California Veg Blend 4, Mandarin Oranges 13, Bread 11, Choc Chip Cookie 16 Sept. 14: Beef Stroganoff 5, Egg Noodles 19, Green Beans 4, Fruit Cocktail 16 Sept. 15: Chicken Patty 13, Hamburger Bun 25, Sweet Potato & Apples 26, Key West Blend 4, Butterscotch Pudding 25, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 16: French Bread Pepp. Pizza 33, Lettuce Salad 8, V8 Juice 6, Mixed Fruit 20, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 17: Cheeseburger Soup 12, Baked Potato 18, Sour Cream/Chives 2, Midori Blend 9, Pear 28, Bread 11 Sept. 20: Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes 23, Broccoli 3, Dinner Roll 12, Orange 18, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 21: Tator Tot Casserole 29, Zucchini Squash 4, Banana 27, Bread 11, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 22: Lasagna 28, Lettuce Salad 8, Garlic Toast 17, Tropical Fruit 13, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 23: Pot Roast 1, Mashed Potatoes 18, Brown Gravy 3, Green Bean Casserole 4, Red Velvet Cake Roll 42, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 24: Cheese Ravioli w/Marinara 40, Kyoto Veg. Blend 5, Raisin Toast 26, Hot Peaches Delight 15 Sept. 27: Hot Dog on Bun 28, Sweet Potato Fries 16, V8 Juice 6, Apple 21 Sept. 28: Beef Tips 6, Egg Noodles 19, Malibu Veg. Blend 3, Pear 27, Bread 11, Chocolate Milk 20 Sept. 29: Baked Ham 12, Scalloped Potatoes 23, Green Beans 4, Dinner Roll 12, Pineapple Chunks 17, Cookies Cream Salad 2 Sept. 30 Sloppy Joe 10, Hamburger Bun 25, Red Skin Potatoes 16, Midori Blend 5, Orange 18, String Cheese, Chocolate Milk 20

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Suggested meal donation for adults 60+ is $2.30. Non-senior guests $5.00. Bridge Cards are accepted. Menu is subject to change. White 2% milk - 12, is included in each meal unless otherwise noted. Number on menu indicates carbohydrates for that item. Dining Center meals served at noon unless otherwise indicated. Reservations needed one day in advance – call the center of your choice. Could you or a senior you know benefit from Home Delivered Meals? Would you like to be a volunteer driver for the Meals on Wheels Program? Call the Council on Aging’s office at 989-426-5450 x 103

Facing Fall

TRENA WINANS

Director of Education & Outreach at Senior Services of Midland County

It is hard to believe, but summer will soon be coming to a close and we will be facing a new fall season. Along with hot apple cider and pumpkin spice, we hope you’ll take the start of fall as an opportunity to reflect and take action on an important topic: fall prevention. September is Fall Prevention Month, and there is no better time to take serious steps to reduce your risk.

Every year millions of older adults, age 65+, fall. That is one out of every four people in this age group, and 20% of those falls cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury. But there is good news! The majority of falls are preventable.

Senior Services is always working toward reducing the number of falls in our community. During September, we’re partnering with MidMichigan Health and the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance to bring you opportunities to learn more and reduce your risk of a fall. This month’s Lunchtime Learner offerings will feature presentations on reducing fall risk. The first opportunity is on September 10, Think First to Prevent Falls, and the second on September 24, Are Your Medications Causing Falls? Both programs are available from 12-1 pm at Trailside Activity & Dining Center located at 4700 Dublin Avenue in Midland. To register, please call (989) 633-3700 or register online at www. SeniorServicesMidland.org.

On September 24, you will also have an opportunity to meet one on one with a local pharmacist to go through your medications to spot any possible negative interactions that could lead to a fall. If you would like to attend, call (989) 633-3700 for an appointment between 8:30-11:30 am.

Additionally, we have numerous new fitness classes. One of the best ways to reduce falls is to exercise! Consider signing up for SAIL, which is specifically proven to help reduce falls, or try Pilates, Tai Chi, or Walk15 in addition to our other fitness options. Our full selection of fitness classes is available at www.SeniorServicesMidland.org.

Then take a good look around your home for fall hazards. Together we can face fall proactively and reduce our chances of injury. Please reach out to Senior Services at 989-633-3700 for more information.