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February 2015
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Become Heart
Healthy
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Everyone Can Do
Yoga!
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Make Your Cardio
Workout Effective
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Programs You Will
Love
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Resolutions for a
Scam-Free Year
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Edible Winter Houses
Built by Kids & Kids at Heart
AJ pauses to smile as Norma remains hard at work.
Gabbi gets a pat on the back from Barb for doing
a good job.
Cooper squeezes on the icing as
Dawn prepares to put on the next
piece of candy decoration.
Jenny picks out the next piece of candy to place on
the house shortly after Rachel iced it.
(Left to Right) Laura introduces Noah to his
decorating partner Bob.
(Left to Right) Carol and Cindy wait to see
if Kenley will put the candy on the house
or in her mouth.
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(Left to Right) Carol and
Shirley smile on as Nicole and
Ally work on the house.
Sharol gets the house and plate at
a better angle for decorating from
Jessica.
Jeremiah chooses
many different
colorful candies to
use for decoration.
Norma and Gabbi are so excited to
meet one another.
Photos by Terina Miller
Enhancing Life
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February 2015
COA
Staff
By Keryl Conkright, R.N.
Care Services Team Leader
In-Home Care/
Meals on Wheels:
Adrienne Glover
February is “Heart Month”.
Let’s talk a little about that.
Those cardiovascular diseases
which do include stroke remain
the nation’s number one killer.
The American Heart Association
led the way toward education
which promoted the development
of an annual heart month.
While heart disease is a very
large health problem and is very
costly, it is one of the most preventable diseases. Medical knowledge and capabilities have grown
tremendously with many new
treatment options having been
developed. However, within the
realm of the “preventable” issues
regarding one’s own heart health
there is personal responsibility.
Some basics of heart and overall physical health include: smoking status, healthy weight, physical activity, healthy diet, good
cholesterol levels, normal blood
pressure levels, and normal blood
sugar levels.
Well, that list took all the fun
out of life didn’t it? However,
each of these factors includes
personal choices each day. Will I
Charitable Giving:
Patty Patano
Elder Abuse/
Senior Safety:
Deputy MaKenzie
Kreiner
Fitness Programs:
Brenda Harris
Food Services/
Catering:
Glenn Barr
Front Street Crossing:
Brent Robinson
Human Resources:
Mark Love
Leisure Activities,
Facilities Rental:
Sandi Hoger
Lifelong Learning:
Nicole Romo
Medicare/Medicaid
Assistance:
Dora “Penny” Moore
& Wendy Sanders
Volunteers:
Leslie Vargo
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CEO:
Bob Cochrane
Adult Day Services/
Support Groups:
Keryl Conkright
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smoke one more cigarette or will
I choose to quit for good? Will I
choose to get up and get moving
doing what I can to increase my
physical activity? Will I choose
more healthy foods for my diet?
Will I be determined to eat smaller quantities of foods to help me
get started with weight loss?
So, as we continue in the new
year let’s each determine to take
control of our personal heart
health. No New Year’s resolution
about this. Make a decision to
treat yourself to a healthier life
style. See your physician regularly and follow medical instructions
he or she may have for you; eat
nutritiously making those calories
count; choose to be physically
active and if you smoke, please
consider quitting!
February is “Heart Month”.
You were given one at birth. Take
care of it; do your best and with
each new day start over if you
must, but never, never quit or
give up!
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Janice & Joe Goossens stop in at the COA for one of the many delicious meals served Monday thru Friday.
The COA offers meals at both the Lowe Center and at Front Street Crossing. Be sure to check out page 18
for the times and a listing of the daily specials.
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Cass County Council on Aging,
P.O. Box 5, Cassopolis MI 49031
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Communications Assistant - Terina Miller
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the Messenger is not allowed without express written
permission.
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Dentures & Alzheimer’s
I have heard that older
Q: Recently
persons should still go to the
dentist regularly even if they
wear dentures. Is this true?
to see if an adjustment is needed for the
prostheses.
Good oral health consists of daily
brushing and ŏossing and visiting your
dentist ‘regularly’ (at least once per
year). Good mouth care is important not
only for oral health but for overall health
as well. Poor oral health can give a hint
of the health of an individual with “the
mouth being a window to the rest of the
body”.
husband and I care for my
Q: My
mother who has Alzheimer’s
Disease. Over the holidays,
we were able to get away for a few
days. My mother went to stay in an
Assisted Living Home during our
absence. Now we notice she seems
to not “be herself” since returning to
our home. What can we do?
the need for regular and
A: Yes,
good oral health does not stop as
one ages. Because oral health
problems can affect overall general
health, it is important to continue seeing
your dentist. He or she will check for
tooth decay, gum disease and any
signs of oral cancer. Persons who
wear dentures should also see the
dentist regularly. He or she will do an
evaluation of the soft tissues and check
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routines help provide
A: Because
security to those with Alzheimer’s
Disease, interruptions in that
normal routine can cause not only
insecurity but confusion and even fear.
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When your mother returned to your
home there was yet another interruption
in her (temporary) daily routine.
Be patient with your mother. As
you reassure her that she is safe and
is loved and matters, the normalcy of
your home routine will reestablish itself.
There is no magical time table for how
long this will take so do not become
discouraged.
One further word of advice to you
would be to not feel guilty for having
taken those days away for yourself.
Caregiving is hard work and you need
those times to regain your physical and
emotional energy for this endeavor.
This column appears monthly in
The Messenger.
Please feel free to submit
your questions
(you will remain anonymous) to:
COA “Q & A”
c/o The Messenger
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Enhancing Life
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Everyone can do Yoga!
Yoga for increased health, stability & flexibility.
By Margaret Filchak & Karen Sommers
Certified Yoga Instructors
Six Excuses...
“I haven’t tried a yoga class because”…
1. I know I can’t twist myself into a
pretzel. Please don’t believe some
of the extreme pictures you have
seen on magazine covers. The yoga
poses at the COA are all doable. Often times props are used to help.
2. I’m sure I can’t stand on my head.
Headstands and shoulder stands
while beneÀcial are advanced poses
and not taught at the COA. They are
part of a group called “inversions”.
There are many ways to get much
of the same beneÀt in a safe and
gentle way.
3. I don’t want to spend money on special equipment. In a yoga class the
only equipment you need is comfortable clothing. Shoes are not even
needed; barefoot is the best way to
practice. The COA has all the equipment you need; we have plenty of
mats, blankets, bolsters and straps.
4. I am not sure I can make a 6 or 8
week commitment. Good news! The
classes are on going. Come when
you can. Classes are offered every
Monday evening at 5:45 p.m. and
every Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
The Àrst class is free; you don’t
have to make a time or Ànancial
commitment.
5. I am sure everyone in the class will
know how to do the poses and I
won’t. There are always new folks
coming in; the classes are small
enough to allow the instructors time
to help the newcomers as well as
those who have been practicing for
some time.
6. I don’t like competition. There is no
competition in a yoga class. Everyone is encouraged to work at their
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own pace and level.
ModiÀcations are made
to each pose to make
them a little easier for
some or a little more
challenging for others.
Seven Reasons...
“What can a yoga class do
for me?”
1. Balance.
As we age the chances of falling
and seriously injuring ourselves
increases. Did you know that when
you walk, 80% of the time you are
on one foot? Pretty surprising isn’t
it and easy to see why falls happen.
Many of the yoga poses are designed
to help improve balance.
2. Flexibility.
We live our daily lives with repetitive patterns. We move in much the
same way most of the time. So when
we need to move in a little different
way: reaching to the top shelf, gardening, painting, picking up a grandchild, we feel restricted or worse
yet we injure ourselves. Yoga classes
teach us how to increase our range of
motion in a safe and controlled way.
3. Strength.
As you progress in your practice, you
gain strength using your arms and
legs to support you in a safe manner. This combination of Áexibility
and strength is the best insurance
against injury and assurance of improved health and well-being.
4. Concentration.
Surprise! Yes, yoga does improve
concentration. Most people report
that they think of little else in
class but the teachers’ instructions.
Thinking about each of the muscles
that are working, breathing and
moving the body in just the right
position seems to be enough to grab
the mind and hold it steady.
5. Organs and Glands.
It may seem that the poses are all
about strength and Áexibility. But
this is only part of the picture. In
almost every pose, the lymph system is drained; the liver, kidneys,
heart, and all the others organs are
moved and squeezed to increase
blood Áow. The glands including
the adrenals are massaged. The
digestive system gets good exercise
which increases our ability to process and eliminate food.
6. Breathing.
Better breathing...this is probably
the single most important beneÀt
of a regular yoga practice. Most of
us use only the top 1/3 or our lungs
which affects our energy level and
our ability to exert ourselves for a
sustained period of time and our
ability to rid our body of toxins.
Yoga will teach you how to breathe
deeply and correctly. Did you know
that with each exhalation of breath
toxins are removed from each
organ?
7. Fun.
Practicing yoga is just fun. You are
with a wonderful group of women
and men...nobody taking themselves too seriously...moaning and
groaning from time to time and
best of all…laughing and cheering
each other on.
Please join us on Monday evening or
Saturday morning...better yet...both.
The cost is just $8 per class.
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Volunteers
Board of
Directors
Jim Beebe
Tom Celie
Elaine Foster
Marilu Franks
Ron Jones
Dave Kring
Leroy McNeary
Mamie Okeke
Dale Pallas
Flena
Rubalcaba
Harry Shaffer
Lesta Smiles
Kit Wruble
Janet Amberg
Joanne
Anderson
Kathy Atkins
Rita Baker
Betty Bankson
Carolyn Bannow
Shirley Barks
Joan Barnhart
John Barnhart
Bob Barton
Faith Beaupre
Jim Beebe
Sandy Bell
Steve Bell
Carol Bennett
Miriam Bollweg
Becky Bowers
Darl Brown
Shirley Brown
Robert Bundy
Pat Butler
Denise Bufkin
Ray Bufkin
Michael Caruso
Diane Celie
Dallas Chester
Judy Clark
Elizabeth
Clement
Greg Connelly
Alice Curry
Virgil Danner
Grace Darrow
Betty
Desrochers
Kay Diehl
Carol Dierickx
Dave Dunlap
Sue Dunlap
Sheila Evans
Wilma Falor
Mike Faunce
Cindy Fisher
Dolores Flora
Harry Flora
Norma Fokey
Margo Foreman
Mary Fosdick
Pat Ganger
Blair Garceau
Charles Geegan
Mary Geminder
Gloria Goodrich
Carolyn Gorham
Peggy Graham
Barb Green
Marcia Gregg
Joyce
Greenwood
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Floyd Groner
Cheryl Groner
Korina Hacker
Vera Hall
Joyce Hamilton
Mary Harris
Kimberly
Hartman
Lorna Hazard
Mary Helm
Linda Horvath
Raymond
Jackson
Barb Jones
Marion Jones
Mary Karasek
Kay Keith
Gretchen Kelley
John Kelley
Grace Kenyon
Joyce Kerr
Ellen Kingsley
Virginia Kraft
Dean Lambert
Cecelia Littman
Sharon Lyn
Annette Lyons
Frank Maley
Vicki Maley
Carol Manning
Rosalyn Marcyan
Patsy Meachum
Delores Minisee
Carol Modigell
Barbara Monroe
Eddie Mose
LouAnn Mroz
Carol Nace
John Nace
Mary Nelson
George Pabreza
Diane Palmer
Connie Plucienik
Eric Pomeroy
Terry Proctor
Debbey Proven
George Purlee
Jannette
Rafferty
Sandra Randle
Jennifer Ray
Terry Ray
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Rita Reed
Robert (Butch)
Reed
Joyce Rentfrow
Helga Richards
Leta Ritter
Michael
Rockwell
Barbara
Samprell
Sharon Seiler
Larry Settle
Jim Sexton
Jody Sheffer
Fred Shank
Beverly Smith
Joy Smith
Judy Smith
Lisa Sobieski
Marlene Spencer
Kawanna Stoker
Lorna Suits
Walter Swann
Judith Tamlyn
Maynard Tamlyn
Gabor Tiser
Susan Toth
Jim Toth
Ginny Tyler
Joe Underwood
Julie Weaver
Tim Wiggins
Sue Wilder
Roberta
Woodruff
Fran Yeager
Volunteers listed are for the
month of December, during which
we had 137 active volunteers who
contributed 2,565 hours of work.
According to the U.S. Department
of Labor, that would be equal to
$55,664 in paid staff.
that’s where
quality is key
When it comes to helping patients be well, get well and live well, we believe
quality is key. That’s why we’re proud to announce The Joint Commission,
America’s leading accreditor of health care organizations, named Borgess-Lee
Memorial Hospital a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® for pneumonia
care. What does this mean?
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Enhancing Life
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Make Your Cardio Workout Effective
By Stephanie Munson
Certified COA Fitness Trainer
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Programs You Will Love
By Nicole Romo,
Lifelong Learning Manager
Regular exercise is key to leading a healthy lifestyle.
Since this month is heart month, I would like to focus on
cardiovascular exercise. To help reduce our risk of heart
disease it is recommended that we exercise at a moderate
intensity for 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week. If it is tough to
Àt in 30 minutes, you may break it into shorter 10-15 minute
segments.
There are some common mistakes people make during a
cardio workout. So, to make sure your cardio workout is the
most effective consider these tips.
y No slouching. Don’t hang-on to the top of the console
or lean over the top of the machine. If you are unable to
stand up tall, then your intensity is too high. Try lowering
the speed or decreasing the incline level. You’ll be using
more of your own strength because your full bodyweight
will be engaged.
y Get a grip. Actually loosen the grip. If you must hang on
to the handgrips because you have decreased balance, try
loosening your grip. To loosen your grip, try just placing
Àngertips on the bar and as you get more comfortable
drop a Ànger. As mentioned before it would be more
beneÀcial to you if you slowed down and loosened your
grip, than if you walked quickly and hung on tightly.
y Snuggle up with a good book. Save your reading for your
downtime. If you’re reading while you’re on the bike,
you’re probably not getting a good enough workout.
y Switch it up. It’s important to vary your workouts,
especially if one of your goals is to drop body fat. If you
always do the elliptical at the same pace for the same
amount of time your body will adapt and you won’t be
burning the fat calories. Change it up by increasing the
resistance or try a new machine!
I challenge you to make one healthy change this month.
While heart disease risk begins to rise in middle age, heart
disease develops over time and can start at a young age. Start
today by taking small steps for a healthier you.
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Things start to pick up again this month for Lifelong
Learning, so don’t miss out! We will be having a Facebook
101 class at both the Lowe Center and Front Street Crossing. This class will teach you the basics of Facebook; how
to set up an account, build your proÀle, search for friends
and family, message people, post
on your Facebook page, etc. This
is a great way to stay connected to
friends and family.
If you are interested in creating
a piece of art for yourself or someone you love, come check out the
Heartstring Art class or the Mixed
Media Arts class which will both focus on Valentine’s Day
this month. These are both great opportunities to surprise
someone you love with a handmade gift from the heart.
Also, to celebrate Black History Month the COA is proud
to welcome the Winsome Hags. This group of four will present a PowerPoint presentation showcasing African American
artists as well as provide stories and songs celebrating African American history. Don’t miss out on these wonderful
programs, especially after being snowed in for so long.
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Resolutions for a Scam-Free Year!
This year, you may resolve to eat
healthier, get organized or Ànd a new job.
But add to your list of resolutions a promise to be savvier about scams. This year,
follow our Àve resolutions and stay scam
free in 2015.
Scammers are constantly devising new
tricks and reÀning old ones. But no matter what cons emerge in 2015 and beyond,
keeping these tried and true resolutions will
go a long way towards keeping you safe.
• Keep your computer programs up-todate: Those reminders to update your
Internet browser, operating system and
other software are annoying, but don’t
ignore them. Keeping your programs
current is a great defense against malware. Software manufactures continually update their programs to protect
against the latest viruses.
• Set tough passwords. To create strong
passwords, combine lowercase and
capital letters with a mix of numbers
and symbols. Go ahead and write your
passwords down, but don’t store this
cheat sheet on your computer.
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• Keep your smartphone safe. Take the
same precautions on your mobile device
as you do on your computer. Protect
your phone with a passcode, keep your
software up-to-date and watch out for
malware disguised as apps.
• Know the telltale signs. A little common sense goes a long way in spotting
scams. Watch out for anything that’s
too good (or sensational) to be true.
This covers everything from “free” gift
cards to instant job offers to scandalous celebrity videos. And be skeptical
of any communications riddled with
typos and poor grammar. If it looks like
a scam, it probably is.
• Don’t act immediately... research Àrst.
Most scams urge you to act right now,
before you’ve had a chance to consider
your options. Always be sure to do your
research. Depending on the occasion,
this can be anything from getting three
contractor quotes to performing a quick
online search. Just don’t be pressured
into a commitment before doing your
homework.
February 2015
For more tips and advice for a scamfree 2015, check out Stopthinkconnect.
org, a website created by the National
Cyber Security Alliance and Anti-Phishing
Working Group. There you will Ànd more
tips for remaining scam free and protecting your mobile device.
Be sure to always research any
organization you are considering doing
business with by visiting www.bbb.org/
western-michigan!
This information provided by
Deputy MaKenzie Kreiner,
Senior Safety Coordinator.
Deputy Kreiner promotes safety and
protection of older adults through
the COA and Cass County Sheriff’s OfÀce.
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A Permanent Legacy for Future Generations
Planning for the future. The Cass County Council on Aging would be honored to be included in your estate planning.
Many who have beneÀted from our services have left a bequest to the COA. They wanted to help ensure a bright future
for all who follow in their footsteps.
If you would like to consider a bequest to the COA, we have provided wording that may assist you in legal discussions.
A gift of any amount is a legacy that will live on in your memory.
A SpeciÀc Bequest to the COA
“I give, devise and bequeath ( ____ % percent) or ($______ a Àxed dollar amount) of my estate to the Cass County
Council on Aging, or other such organization as may replace such similar functions, a qualiÀed 501(c)(3) charitable
institution, located in Cassopolis, Michigan, to be used for services, programs, operations or capital needs of the
organization.”
Residual Of Estate Bequested to the COA
“I give, devise and bequeath (all, a ____% percent) (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 Cass County Council on Aging, or other such organization as may replace such similar functions,
a qualiÀed 501(c)(3) charitable institution, located in Cassopolis, 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 consult an attorney to ensure that
your bequest is properly endowed to the Cass County Council on Aging.
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Challenge / Vim & Vigor
1-2:30 p.m. Facebook 101
1 p.m. Bingo
10-10:45 a.m. S.E.A.T. Class
1:30-4 p.m. Legal Clinic
1-3 p.m. Fibre Friends
for
Presidents’ Day
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24
9-9:45 a.m. Cardio
Challenge / Vim & Vigor 10 a.m.-Noon
Fiction Writers Workshop
10-10:45 a.m. S.E.A.T. Class
1 p.m. Chess Club
11 a.m. Tai Chi
12-4 p.m. Canine
Rabies/Distemper Shot
1 p.m. Bingo
25
9-9:45 a.m. Cardio
1 p.m. Euchre
Challenge / Vim & Vigor
10-10:45 a.m. S.E.A.T. Class
11 a.m. Tai Chi
1 p.m. Birthday Bingo
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27
9-9:45 a.m. Cardio
Challenge / Vim & Vigor
10-10:45 a.m. S.E.A.T. Class
1-3 p.m. Fibre Friends
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10 a.m.-Noon
Fiction Writers
Workshop
1 p.m. Chess Club
8-8:45 a.m.
Cardio Challenge
9-9:45 a.m. Vim & Vigor
11 a.m.-Noon Yoga at FSC
Under the Tuscan Sun
Monday, February 9
(Lowe Center)
Tuesday, February 10
(Front Street Crossing)
Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Cass County COA
“What is it about love that
makes us so stupid?”
That quote is one of many
great lines you’ll enjoy in
February’s feature Àlm, “Under the Tuscan Sun” starring
Diane Lane, Raoul Bova and
Sandra Oh. With Valentine’s
Day just ahead, what better
way to embrace the season
than a charming romantic
comedy? The story is about a
recently divorced woman who,
while vacationing in Italy, buys
a villa on a whim. Written and
directed by Audrey Wells, the
2003 hit was made with a budget of $18 million and earned
more than $58 million from the
box ofÀce worldwide.
Roger Ebert raved about
Lane’s performance and
called the Àlm ‘successful
escapism’. The movie was
Àlmed almost entirely in Italy
and includes many spectacular vistas. Lane was nominated for a Golden Globe for her
performance.
Come join your friends at
the COA and escape for a few
hours into the beautiful views
of Italy.
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Monday
uesday
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3
9:45-10:15 a.m. Let’s Move
10 a.m. Quilting Club
10:30 Fitness Activity
12-12:30 p.m. R.A.D.
Practice Class
1-3 p.m. Computer Asst.
1-4 p.m. Mah Jongg
1-2 p.m. Tai Chi
4:45-5:30 p.m. Total Fitness
5:45-7 p.m. Yoga
8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
10 a.m.-Noon
Fiction Writers Workshop
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chess Club
1 p.m. Euchre
1-3 p.m. Stroke Support
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10
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Foot Clinic
9:45-10:15 a.m. Let’s Move
10:30 a.m. Fitness Activity
1-3 p.m. Hollywood
Treasures (Movie)
1-4 p.m. Mah Jongg
1-2 p.m. Tai Chi
4:45-5:30 p.m. Total Fitness
5:45-7 p.m. Yoga
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for
Presidents’
Day
8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Massage
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chess Club
1 p.m. Euchre
1-3 p.m. Parkinson’s
Support
Wednesday
Hot Breakfast
8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
10 a.m.-Noon
Fiction Writers Workshop
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chess Club
Noon Mardi Gras
1 p.m. Euchre
1-3 p.m. MS Support
8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Massage
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chess Club
1 p.m. Euchre
(800) 323-0390 or (269) 445-8110
4
9:45-10:15 a.m. Let’s Move
10:30 Fitness Activity
1-2 p.m. Bingo
11 a.m-3 p.m. Low Vision
Support
1-3 p.m. Pinochle
1-2 p.m. Tai Chi
4:45-5:30 p.m. Total Fitness
Thursday
5
8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m.-Noon Dance Club
10 a.m.-Noon Drug Drop
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Valentine Art
12:30-2:30 p.m. Ceramics
2:30-5 p.m. Woodcarvers
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9:45-10:15 a.m. Let’s Move
10:30 Fitness Activity
1-2 p.m. Bingo
1 p.m. Cribbage Club
1 p.m. Groundhog Rummy
1-3 p.m. Mixed Media
Paper Art
1-2 p.m. Tai Chi
4:45-5:30 p.m. Total Fitness
17 Hot Breakfast
23 Marcellus Outpost 24
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Foot Clinic
9:45-10:15 a.m. Let’s Move
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Fitness Activity Class
1-4 p.m. Mah Jongg
1-2 p.m. Tai Chi
4:45-5:30 p.m. Total Fitness
5:45-7 p.m. Yoga
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9:45-10:15 a.m. Let’s Move
10:30 Fitness Activity
12:30-4:30 p.m. Canine
Rabies/Distemper Shot
1-2 p.m. Bingo
1-3 p.m. Pinochle
1-2 p.m. Tai Chi
4:45-5:30 p.m. Total Fitness
25
9:45-10:15 a.m. Let’s Move
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Fitness Activity Class
1-2 p.m. Bingo
1-3 p.m. Caregivers Supp.
1 p.m. Cribbage Club
1-2 p.m. Tai Chi
1-2:30 p.m. What is Race?
Songs and Stories
4:45-5:30 p.m. Total Fitness
8 a.m.-Noon Computer
Support
8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m.-Noon Dance Club
10 a.m.-Noon Grief
Support
12:30-2:30 p.m. Ceramics
1-2:30 p.m. Facebook 101
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8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m.-Noon Dance Club
12:30-2:30 p.m. Ceramics
3:30 p.m. Cass Area Artists
5-7:30 p.m. Woodcarvers
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8 a.m.-Noon Computer
Support
8:30-9 a.m. Pilates
9 a.m.-Noon Dance Club
12:30-2:30 p.m. Ceramics
Friday
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9 a.m.-Noon Knit/Crochet 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
9:30-11:45 a.m.
Fitness
Great Decisions
Saturday
11-11:30 a.m.
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Sing-A-Long
Yoga
1-2 p.m. Bingo
1-3 p.m. Diabetes Support
13
9 a.m.-Noon Knit/Crochet
11-11:45 a.m.
Sing-A-Long
Noon Valentine’s Party
1-2 p.m. Bingo
20
9 a.m.-Noon Knit/Crochet
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Great Decisions
11-11:45 a.m.
Sing-A-Long
1-2 p.m. Bingo
1-2:30 p.m. Book Club
27
9 a.m.-Noon Knit/Crochet
11-11:45 a.m.
Sing-A-Long
1-2 p.m. Birthday Bingo
14
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Fitness
Saturday
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Yoga
21
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Fitness
Saturday
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Yoga
28
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Fitness
Saturday
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Yoga
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Fitness &
Dining Hours
Fitness Center: Adults of any age
can get healthy with our Àtness
memberships. Discounts available for
those over age 60.
Lowe Center Fitness hours:
Monday – Thursday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. to noon
Front Street Crossing hours:
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NEW Membership Prices –
1 year – $140 (60+) or $165
3 months – $55 (60+) or $65
1 month – $35 (60+) or $45
Walk-ins – $6
Specialized Needs: Individuals who need
assistance to use our Fitness Centers
can get one-on-one help with one of
our personal trainers for only $10 for a
30 minute session. Call today for more
information or to set up your schedule.
Dining at the COA: We strive to provide
fresh, nutritious options for adults
of all ages. Prices vary. Lunch menu
options are listed on page 18.
Lowe Center
• Breakfast: Continental Breakfast
served Monday – Friday 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Hot breakfast served Feb. 4 & 18.
• Lunch: Monday – Friday from
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Front Street Crossing
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast
Monday – Friday from 7 to 9:30 a.m.
• Lunch: Monday – Friday from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Chestnut Towers
(100 Chestnut Street, Dowagiac)
• Lunch at: Monday through Friday
main entrée by reservation only.
Cass County COA
Active Living
Bingo: Follow the lunch hour by playing
for fun and prizes Wednesdays and
Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m., cost is $1.25,
and birthday bingo is Friday, Feb. 27.
Book Club: The “Read & Share” club has
selected “Tell the Wolves I’m Home”
by Carol Rifka Brunt for Friday, Feb.
20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Read ahead for
March is “ The Invention of Wings” by
Sue Monk Kidd.
Cass Area Artists: Meets the 3rd Thursday
of each month, Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m.
Everyone welcome.
Ceramics Made Easy: Learn and create
ceramics with volunteer instructors
Joyce Greenwood and Lorna Suits.
Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Cost is $8 per month plus Àring fees.
Chess Club: Chess is about strategy and
thinking ahead. It has been shown to
enhance cognitive ability. Club members
will welcome and teach new players.
Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cribbage Club: Open to Cribbage players
of all skill levels. Wednesdays, Feb. 11
& 25 at 1 p.m.
Dance Club: The Dance Club is always
looking for new members. Join the
group and dance to a variety of
musical styles and enjoy the fellowship
of friends. Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Euchre Club: Euchre is one of the most
popular card clubs. Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Groundhog Rummy: If you don’t know how
to play, our players will be glad to teach
you. Meets on the second Wednesday of
each month. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m.
Fruitbelt Wood Carvers: All types of wood
crafters are welcome. The group loves to
share their knowledge. Those new to the
craft are welcome. Thursdays, Feb. 5,
2:30 to 5 p.m. & Feb. 19, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Knitting & Crocheting: This wonderful
and social group creates lots of things
from yarn, and they donate many items
to local charities. They will also teach
newcomers. Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Mah Jongg: Originated in China this
fascinating rummy-like game uses tiles
rather than cards. Join the fun every
Monday from 1 to 4 p.m.
PARTY LIKE YOU’RE IN NEW ORLEANS
Mardi Gras Party: Celebrate with our
New Orleans-style party, complete
with music, beads, and king cake.
Party is free, lunch will cost around $5.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 at noon.
Organ Club: Will return in the spring.
Pinochle Club: Play your best cards
and enjoy making friends on the Àrst
and third Wednesday of each month.
Wednesdays, Feb. 4 & 18, 1 p.m.
Quilting Club: All quilters and learners are
welcome to join. The group creates,
teaches and shares their wares by
donating them to local charities.
Monday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Red Hats: A great way to get out, make new
friends, and simply have fun with women
50+. Open to new members. Call for date
and location of the next meeting.
Sing Along: Join volunteer leaders for a
musical journey down memory lane
Fridays at 11 a.m.
SPECIAL EVENT
Valentine’s Party: Have a sweet time
and feel the love at our Valentine’s
Day party. Party is free, lunch costs
around $5. Friday, Feb. 13 at noon.
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Health & Wellness
FREE DOG SHOT
Canine Rabies/Distemper Shot: This
free dog clinic is available to Cass
County seniors 65 years or older.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 12:30 to
4:30 p.m. Please call the COA to
make your appointment.
Drug Drop: Turn in expired or unwanted
pills, capsules, and tablet medications
for proper disposal. Please note,
no liquids or inhalers can be taken.
Drugs are only accepted from 10 a.m.
to noon, Thurs. Feb. 5. Drugs can
be dropped off at the Cass County
Sheriff’s OfÀce at any time.
Fitness Activity Class: People of all
abilities can get moving and improve
their Àtness level with this class.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Free.
NEW SATURDAY CLASS
Fitness Saturday: Join us for a total
body workout. This class will include
strengthening, cardio and Pilates.
Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. $6 per
class.
Foot Clinics: Take good care of your feet –
get toe nails trimmed (except for people
with diabetes), calluses Àled, and a foot
massage. Cost is $20 for Àrst visit, $17
for follow-up visits. By appointment
only, Mondays, Feb. 9 & 23.
Let’s Move: Everybody can use a good
stretch. Combined with balance and
range of motion exercises this class
is designed to help improve mobility.
Only $15 per month. Mondays &
Wednesdays, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Line Dance: Line Dance: Line dance will
resume the fun on Tuesday, March 3.
Massage: Relax – Let Massage Therapist
Roberta Donat work away aches and
pains. Cost is $26 for 30 minutes, $45
for an hour, by appointment only.
Tuesdays, Feb. 10 and 24.
NEW FITNESS CLASS
Pilates: Learn breath control and correct
alignment in this mat-based workout
designed to establish core strength and
stability. Only $15 per month. Tuesdays
& Thursdays, 8:30 – 9 a.m.
R.A.D. Practice Class: Donna Dominiak of
the Sheriff’s OfÀce will hold a practice
class on Monday, Feb. 2 from 12 to 12:30
p.m. This is only for those who have
completed the 3-day R.A.D. course.
Tai Chi: Improve your posture, strength
of hips, thighs and core with this
gentle mind body exercise. Good for
arthritis, blood pressure and sense of
well-being. Mondays and Wednesdays
at 1 p.m. Cost is $20 per month.
Total Fitness: This class gets you moving
with elements of Pilates, cardio and
strength training. Only $20 per month.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Yoga (Monday): Enjoy yoga now in
the evening with instructor Karen
Sommers. Mondays 5:45 to 7 p.m.
$8 per class.
Yoga (Saturday): Enjoy the increased
Áexibility that yoga can provide.
Registered instructor Margaret Filchak
welcomes newcomers. Saturdays, 9 to
10:15 a.m. $8 per class.
Lifelong Learning
Computer Support: Are you having
computer issues? Help is available
Thursdays, Feb. 12 & 26 from 8 a.m. to
noon by appointment only.
Computer Use and Assistance: Several
public-use computers are available for
use during normal business hours. Get
personalized assistance from volunteers
Monday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Fiction Writers Workshop: Here’s your
chance to learn about writing styles and
crafting a good story. First and third
Tuesday of every month, Feb. 3 & 17,
10 a.m. to Noon.
Sudoku
By
The aim of Sudoku is
to enter a number from 1
through 9 in each cell of
a grid, most frequently a
9×9 grid made up of 3×3
subgrids. Each row, column
and region must contain
only one instance of each
number.
See page 17 for the solution.
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Lifelong Learning (cont.)
FACEBOOK HELP
Facebook 101: Have you ever wanted
your own Facebook page but don’t
know where to start? Help is here.
Learn how to set up an account, Ànd
others on Facebook, post pictures and
more. Bring your own laptop or tablet
if you have one, but not required.
Thursday, Feb. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Great Decisions: Join in on this free
self-led discussion about world affairs.
You don’t have to agree with other
members, but active participation and
a commitment to stay informed on
issues is required. Fridays, Feb. 6 and
20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hollywood Treasures: February’s feature
is “Under the Tuscan Sun.” This romantic
comedy is about a recently divorced
writer (Diane Lane) who on a whim buys
a villa in Tuscany looking for a happier
life. Free movie (closed captioned),
popcorn, and water at 1 p.m. Monday,
Feb 9.
Mixed-Media Paper Art Class: Come
and explore your creative side using
various art mediums. Wednesday, Feb.
11, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required –
cost is $5 for materials.
HEART STRING ART
Valentine Art: Create your own heart
string artwork using wood, hammer,
nails and string. This is a great gift
to give to that special loved one or
to keep for yourself. Thursday, Feb.
5, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free class but
advanced registration required.
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY
What is Race? Songs and Stories: Come
and learn about race through the
songs performed by The Winsome
Hags. Also learn about African
American art and artists. Wednesday,
Feb. 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cass County COA
Support & Assistance
Caregiver’s Support Group: Caregiving
can be rewarding but also stressful.
Support is here, and care can be
provided for your loved one free of
charge in our Adult Day Services center
if prior arrangements are made. Wed.,
Feb. 25, 1 to 3 p.m.
Diabetes Support Group: Learn what is
new in the area of Diabetes care and
share success stories with the group.
First Friday of every month, Feb. 6, 1
to 3 p.m.
Grief Support: Open to those who
have experienced a loss of any kind.
Thursday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. – noon.
Low Vision Support Group: Low vision
affects more than just a person’s
ability to see. Come learn and share
with others. Wednesday, Feb. 4, from
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
MS Support Group: People with Multiple
Sclerosis and their loved ones share
support and learning opportunities in
this free group. Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m.
Feb. 17.
Parkinson’s Support Group: Parkinson’s
Disease is a complex condition that
affects every aspect of life for those
diagnosed with it. This group provides
support from others who are affected by
the disease. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1 to 3 p.m.
Stroke Support Group: Both people
living with stroke and their loved ones
are welcome to attend this support
group to share support and learning
opportunities. Tuesday, Feb. 3, from
1 to 3 p.m.
TAX HELP
Tax preparation: Volunteer tax preparers
are available by appointment only
beginning Feb. 2. Call for appointment
and details about dates, times, and
locations.
Active Living
Bingo: Follow the lunch hour by playing for
fun and prizes Mondays and Wednesdays
beginning at 1 p.m., cost is $2.25, and
birthday bingo is Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Chess Club: Welcome all new and old
chess players. Tuesdays 1 p.m.
Euchre Club: Get your card playing
Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Fibre Friends: Interested in Àber craft
arts like knitting, quilting, crocheting,
tatting, embroidery? Enjoy some time
working alongside others, experimenting
with new things, brushing up on forgotten skills or even learning from scratch
with the help of experienced people. The
class is open to all ages and genders. Instructor Annette Lyons Fridays, 1 – 3 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENT
Valentine’s Party: Have a sweet time
and feel the love at our Valentine’s
Day party. Party is free, lunch costs
around $5. Friday, Feb. 13 at noon.
Health & Wellness
FREE DOG SHOT
Canine Rabies/Distemper Shot: This free
dog clinic is available to Cass County
seniors 65 years or older. Monday, Feb.
23 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please call
the COA to make your appointment.
Drug Drop: Turn in expired or unwanted
pills, capsules, and tablet medications
for proper disposal. Please note,
no liquids or inhalers can be taken.
Drugs are only accepted from 10 a.m.
to noon, Thurs. Feb. 5. Drugs can
be dropped off at the Cass County
Sheriff’s OfÀce at any time.
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Cardio Challenge: This class will be
combined with Vim & Vigor starting at
9 a.m. now through March.
S.E.A.T. (Sit, Exercise, and Tone): This
chair-based Àtness class is great for anyone concerned with balance and stability. The focus is on maintaining Áexibility
and strength. Cost is $25 per month or
$5 for walk-ins. Meets every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Tai Chi: Improve your posture, strength
of hips, thighs and core with this
gentle mind body exercise. Good for
arthritis, blood pressure and sense of
well-being. Mondays and Wednesdays
at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 per month.
Vim & Vigor Transitions: This class begins with a stand-up energizing aerobic
workout and ends with a chair cool
down and stretch. The focus is on heart
health, strength, Áexibility and balance. Meets every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Cost is
$25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.
Lifelong Learning
Computer Support: Are you having
computer issues? Help is available
Thursdays, Feb. 5 & 19 from 8 a.m. to
noon by appointment only.
Computer Use and Assistance: Several
public-use computers are available for
use during normal business hours. Get
personalized assistance from volunteer
Tim Wiggins on Fridays, Feb. 6 & 20
from 9 to 11 a.m.
FACEBOOK HELP
Facebook 101: Have you ever wanted
your own Facebook page but don’t know
where to start? Learn how to set up an
account, Ànd others on Facebook, post
pictures and more. Bring your own laptop
or tablet if you have one, but not required. Thursday, Feb. 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
(800) 323-0390 or (269) 445-8110
Fiction Writers Workshop: Here’s your
chance to learn about writing styles
and crafting a good story. Second and
fourth Tuesday of every month, Feb.
10 & 24, 10 a.m. to Noon.
Hollywood Treasures: February’s feature
is “Under the Tuscan Sun.” This romantic comedy is about a recently divorced
writer (Diane Lane) who on a whim buys a
villa in Tuscany looking for a happier life.
Free movie (closed captioned), popcorn,
and water at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.
HEART STRING ART
Valentine Art: Create your own heart string
artwork using wood, hammer, nails and
string. This is a great gift to give to that
special loved one or to keep for yourself.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free
class but advanced registration required.
Support & Assistance
Legal Clinic: Local attorneys volunteer
time to answer legal questions. Appointments are required. Wednesday, Feb. 18.
TAX HELP
Tax preparation: Volunteer tax preparers
are available by appointment only beginning Feb. 2. Call for appointment and
details about dates, times, and locations.
Aqua-Fitness: The perfect Àtness solution for anyone who needs to be gentle
on their joints or just enjoys the water.
Classes meet at the Baymont Inn & Suites
in Dowagiac on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Advanced/Beginners Class starts at 8:30
a.m. Cost is $55 for 10 sessions. Separated classes will return in the spring.
Marcellus Moves: This class provides a
variety of Àtness options for those in
the Marcellus area. Meets Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
at the United Methodist Church in
Marcellus, 197 W. Main. Cost is $20 per
month, $5 for walk-ins.
Marcellus Outpost: Meet your neighbors,
play bingo, and enjoy lunch (please bring
$1 for the entrée and a dish to pass).
Meet & greet starts at 10:30 a.m., bingo
at 10:45 a.m., and the potluck begins at
noon. Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Shopping: Cass County Transit provides
transportation to the bank, Shelton’s
Farm Market, and Super Walmart in Niles.
The Cass County COA will sign you up for
the Àrst trip and Cass County Transit will
handle any further trips. Reservations are
required at least three days before the
trip. Cost is $5. Thursday, Feb. 5.
Veteran’s Affairs: Cass County’s Veterans
Affairs representative Tom Green is here
to help answer questions about veterans’ Southeast Neighbors: Meet and greet your
friends and neighbors at the Cass County
beneÀts, including medical prescription
Conservation Club in Union. Thursday,
beneÀts. Thursday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to
Feb. 12, 10 a.m. blood pressure checks,
noon. No appointment required.
Bingo begins at 10:45 and the potluck
Program Information
starts at noon (please bring $1 for the
entrée and a dish to pass).
COA programs are held at several
locations throughout Cass County. Most are
held at the Lowe Center and Front Street
Crossing. If a program takes place at
any other location it will be noted in the
program description.
All programs are subject to change;
please call 269-445-8110 to conÀrm dates,
times and locations prior to attending.
Traveling Euchre Tournament: Many of
our Euchre Club members follow this
traveling tournament which will be
held in Buchanan Saturday, Feb. 21 at
1 p.m. Call Sandi at the COA to reserve
your spot.
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More Donors
& Supporters:
Annual Campaign
Shirley Andrews
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bankston
Richard A. Barger
Robert B. Barton
John Baunack
Marjorie M. Baxley
Patricia M. Bellaire
James B. Blue
Virginia M. Boles
Patricia Butler
Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Campbell
Yetive Carr
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Celie
Kaye Coffel & Nancy Coffel
Gregory T. Connelly
Edward Corwin & Sharon
L. Wallace
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Cripe
Elinor C. Darr
Mr. & Mrs. Foster W. Daugherty
Dr. & Mrs. Frederick K. Dean
Dr. Aurora Fernandez
De Castro
Decatur Family Dentistry
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dwyer
Marjorie Federowski
Mr. & Mrs. Garry J. Fedore
Michael K. Fox
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Golden
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Glynn
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Grabemeyer
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Green
Marcia L. Gregg
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Groszek
G.W. Jones Exchange Bank
Evelyn A. Gyllstrom
Juanita R. Hagan
Ronald L. Haines
Janet F. Hall
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Hart
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Janssen
Honorable Jeanne M. Jourdan
Cass County COA
In Memory of Arnold Schten
Mr. & Mrs. Devon L. Albin
Clara M. Bent
Cass County Historical Society
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Q. Durbin
G.W. Jones Exchange Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Larsh
Stephen C. Mater
Mrs. Arnold Schten
Donations from
Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Gwilt
In Memory of Mary Jane
Gardener
In Memory of Margaret
Geegan
In Memory of Phyllis Hemenway
In Memory of Margaret
Hunter
Donations from
Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Gwilt (cont.)
In Memory of Alice Lee
In Memory of Agnes Mary
Sarabyn
In Memory of Richard Van Tuyl
Annual Campaign (cont.)
Karen A. Judd
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Kinnison
Mr. & Mrs. David Kinson
Mr. & Mrs. Herman K. Kruggel
Edward Kwilosz
Betty I. Lampen
Ivan F. Lawson
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Leet
Patricia A. Lockhart
Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Maas
Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Machalleck
Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Marnen
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Martin
Thelda Mathews
Kenneth C. McCoy
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McIntyre
Mr. & Mrs. Steve G. Mesko
Mr. & Mrs. Reinholt Metzger
Sue Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Myrkle
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Nace
Mary E. Nelson
Oil Can Alley
Mamie J. Okeke
Oliver Packaging & Equipment
Company
Edwin Palmer
Gladys E. Patano
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Peterson
Colleen Poehlman
Vivian E. Purkhiser
Terry E. Quinn
Marshall Redmond
Olen Rifenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Rockwell
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Rumsey
Mr. & Mrs. H. William Rumsey
Robert L. Runkle
Mr. & Mrs. Linton Schinske
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Schley, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry M. Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Bob B. Schuur
Securit Metal Products Co.
John C. Simpson, Sr.
Donald Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Springsteen
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Staib, Sr.
Annual Campaign (cont.)
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Stickney
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Stites
Joseph F. Stuller
Mr. & Mrs. Ned B. Sutherland
The Papers
Dennis Tushla
Sheriff & Mrs. Joseph M.
Underwood, Jr.
Committee to Elect
Underwood Sheriff
R.J. Waddell
Cynthia J. Wardlaw
Susan Wilder
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Willard
Florence Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Wiseman
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Woodill
Wolverine Mutual Insurance
Company
Max J. Wright
Roberta Ann Woodruff
Mr. & Mrs. Riley J. Wyant
Georgia Yarbrough
C. Toms Yarger
Harold Yeomans
In Honor of Barbara Hentsch
& Lila Conrad (AC)
Wayne W. Hentsch
Prescription Drug Program (AC)
Helen Marhanka
Fitness Center (AC)
Lawrence S. Balok
Pat Butchbaker
Parkinson’s Support (AC)
Stanley Gregory
Meals on Wheels (AC)
Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Wruble
In Honor of Bob Barton (AC)
Edward C. Barton
In Honor of Elizabeth Clement (AC)
Mr. & Mrs. John Bock
In Honor of Sheriff Joseph
Underwood (AC)
Mr. & Mrs. D.A. Tennyson
In Memory of Phil & Martha
Bruch (AC)
Marcia A. Crompton
In Memory of John Clement (AC)
Elizabeth Ann Clement
In Memory of Shirley Grochow (AC)
Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Bayles
In Memory of Margaret J.
Hurley (AC)
Harold C. Statler
In Memory of Kawanna Kroll (AC)
Mrs. Frank Stanek
In Memory of William Loux (AC)
Mr. & Mrs. George Purlee
In Memory of Marilyn Myers (AC)
Mr. & Mrs. Donald T. Cooper
In Memory of Judy Pieiazkiewicz
(AC)
Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Mondovics
In Memory of Charles &
Agnes Sarabyn (AC)
Gladys E. Patano
Lifelong Learning Programs
J. Elaine McKeough
Meals on Wheels
Norma Francel
Terri L. Stanton
(AC) = Annual Campaign
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Free Canine Shot Available
Ice Time Festival
On Saturday, February 7 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Front Street
Crossing will once again participate
in the Ice Time Festival in Dowagiac.
In addition to all the ice carvings,
be sure to stop in and check out the
COA’s woodcarvers at work.
Also, warm up inside with a taste
of Chef Kevin’s chili from noon to
4 p.m. for the Chili Cook-off. Your
vote could be the deciding one.
Sudoku
Solution
From puzzle
on page 13.
Cass County Animal Control announces
that they will hold a Free Canine Rabies/
Distemper Shot Clinic for Senior Citizens.
The only requirement is you have to be 65
years of age or older and a resident of Cass
County.
The event will be held at the Lowe
Center in Cassopolis on Wednesday, February 18 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and at Front
Street Crossing in Dowagiac on Monday,
February 23 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Please call the COA at (269) 445-8110 or the Cass County Animal Control at
(269) 445-3701 to register for the shot.
This clinic is sponsored by Honor Credit Union (Dowagiac), Dowagiac Animal
Hospital P.C., Bergman Veterinary Small Animal P.C., Cass County COA, Cass County
Animal Control and other sponsors.
Volunteer
Victory
Miriam Bollweg has been a devoted
volunteer since 2000. She started off as a
Meal on Wheels driver and has since been a
pen pal and part of the etiquette workshop.
Currently, Miriam assists with many of the
support groups and is a volunteer every
morning at the Lowe Center Fitness Center.
She looks forward to helping and working
out with the “usual” crew and with all the
newcomers as well. She feels they motivate
one another to stay Àt.
Miriam
Bollweg
Photo by
Terina
Miller
Employee
Spotlight
Miller
Terina
Photo by
John E. Hayman, Jr., D.D.S.
Individual care for all ages
P.O. Box 335
(269) 445-8636
(800) 713-3293
408 E. State Street
Cassopolis, MI 49031 www.cassdental.com
(800) 323-0390 or (269) 445-8110
Terina M
iller
Terina Miller started with the COA in
2006. A majority of her duties include
Áyers, posters, ads, and brochure design.
One of her biggest responsibilities is the
layout of the Messenger each month.
When she isn’t at her computer working
on a design, you can Ànd her taking
pictures at the various COA events. So
next time you see her with the camera,
make sure you give a big smile.
www.casscoa.org & www.facebook.com/CassCOA
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February 2015
(Menu is subject to change without notice)
Date
SNS Main Entrée*
Café Entrée
Café Fresh Salad
Mon, Feb 2
Tue, Feb 3
Wed, Feb 4
Oven Baked Chicken Stew
Salmon Patty w/ Dill Sauce
Chicken Strips
Assortment of Pizzas
Greek Salad
Custom House Salad
Thu, Feb 5
HOT BREAKFAST
Chicken Provolone
Fri, Feb 6
Mon, Feb 9
Tue, Feb 10
Wed, Feb 11
Thu, Feb 12
Fri, Feb 13
Mon, Feb 16
Tue, Feb 17
Wed, Feb 18
(Lowe Center Only)
Baked Mac & Cheese
Smothered Pork Cutlet
Turkey a la King
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Pita Bistro Steak Panni Melt
Moscone
Italian Salad
Fruit Bowl
Fish Sandwich
Deli Sandwich
Spinach Chicken Wrap
Flatbread House Salad
Italian Pesto Salad
Garden Salad
Breaded Baked Fish
B.L.T. (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato)
Cheese / Fruit / Nuts Plate
White Chicken Chili
Valentine’s Meal - Cider-Braised Pork
Closed for Presidents’ Day
Mardi Gras Meal - Cajun Roast Pork/
Chicken & Shrimp Etouffee
Italian Sub
No Café Entrée
Closed for Presidents’ Day
Chicken Salad Sandwich (FSC ONLY)
Cold Chicken Taco Salad
House Salad (FSC ONLY)
Closed for Presidents’ Day
Signature House Salad (FSC ONLY)
HOT BREAKFAST
(Lowe Center Only)
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Burger & Fries
Thu, Feb 19
Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Rice
Pesto Chicken Pizza
Tomato Basil Grilled
Chicken Salad
Custom House Salad
Fri, Feb 20
Mon, Feb 23
Tue, Feb 24
Wed, Feb 25
Thu, Feb 26
Fri, Feb 27
Baked Potato Bar
Swiss Chicken w/ Dressing
Deli Sandwich
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich
Sausage Meatball Sub
Chicken Wrap
Grilled Cheese
Flatbread House Salad
Spinach Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
Diner Spinach Salad
Cheese / Fruit / Nuts Plate
Pesto Cobb Salad
Porcupine Meatballs w/ Gravy
Turkey Tetrazzini
Cabbage Casserole
Hearty Vegetable Lasagna
L O C AT I O N S & H O U R S
Front Street Crossing (FSC)
Lowe Center (LC)
Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 9 a.m. (weekdays)
Moscone Sandwich
Continental Breakfast
7 - 9:30 a.m. (weekdays)
Lunch (Provided by SNS*)
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (weekdays)
Coffee available any time
during business hours.
Lunch (Provided by SNS*)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (weekdays)
Chestnut Towers Apartments
SNS* meals served daily by
reservation only – call the
COA for more information.
Grab and go selections
available any time!
Meals are funded by
Along with
Participant Contributions
& Community Donations
Cass County COA
*
Senior Nutrition Services meals are for
seniors 60 and older.
They provide a complete meal.
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Knitting
Crocheting
Janet Abiney and
Joyce Greenwood
Barb Green
Kay Keith
Joanne Anderson
Elizabeth Clement and
Margo Foreman
Mary Nelson
Joyce Hamilton
Nicole Romo, Mary Nelson and Leslie
Vargo
Photos by Leslie Vargo & Terina Miller
(800) 323-0390 or (269) 445-8110
Cecelia Littman
www.casscoa.org & www.facebook.com/CassCOA
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Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
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