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July /August 2020 A Publication of the H. & C. Burnside Center Connect with us! Facebook: H. & C. Burnside Senior Center Website: BurnsideCenter.com Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *When we’re able to re-open 65 Grahl Dr., Coldwater Phone: 279-6565 Fax: 278-7281 Email: [email protected] Upcoming Senior Millage Renewal e Branch County Commission on Aging will have a request for a millage renewal on the primary ballot on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. What is this millage for? e requested amount is 0.2424 mils to be approved for the next ten years (2021-2030). is millage request is to continue funding for the senior center building in Branch County known as the Burnside Center at 65 Grahl Drive in Coldwater. Is this an increase? No. is request is strictly for a renewal of the .2424 mils currently approved by the voters. How is the money used? is money is used for equipping, furnishing, maintenance and repair, and all other costs associated with running a senior center building. What programs and services take place at the Burnside Center? Look through the pages of this newsletter to find out all that is made possible for Branch County seniors at the Burnside Center!

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July /August 2020A Publication of the H. & C. Burnside Center

Connectwith us!Facebook: H. & C. Burnside Senior Center Website: BurnsideCenter.com

Hours:Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.*When we’re able to re-open

65 Grahl Dr., Coldwater Phone: 279-6565 Fax: 278-7281 Email: [email protected]

Upcoming Senior

Millage Renewal

The Branch County Commission on Aging will have a request for a millage renewal on the primary ballot on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

What is this millage for?The requested amount is 0.2424 mils to be approved for the next ten years (2021-2030). This millage request is to continue funding for the senior center building in Branch County known as the Burnside Center at 65 Grahl Drive in Coldwater.

Is this an increase?No. This request is strictly for a renewal of the .2424 mils currently approved by the voters.

How is the money used?This money is used for equipping, furnishing, maintenance and repair, and all other costs associated with running a senior center building.

What programs and services take place at the Burnside Center? Look through the pages of this newsletter to find out all that is made possible for Branch County seniors at the Burnside Center!

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Branch County Commissionon Aging Board of DirectorsJames Webb – ChairmanJanis Olney – Vice ChairmanBetty Kurtz – Secretary/TreasurerGordon GentryDavid SmokerPaul MeredithDon ThrasherTed Gordon, Branch County Commissioner LiaisonThe Board of Directors meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Burnside Center. The public is welcome.

StaffAmy Duff – Executive DirectorPat VanDyke – In-Home Services DirectorMarlayna Drumm - In-Home Services AssistantFreda Leupp – Programs DirectorSandy Tuckey – BookkeeperSarah Wainscott – Staff AssistantDebbie Ambrose – Programs Assistant/MMAP CoordinatorTia Tobolske – Volunteer Trips CoordinatorMidge Rafferty - Assistant Volunteer Trips CoordinatorMark Woodcox - Maintenance AssistantA staff of 18 In-Home Service Aides

Meet Our Board & Staff

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The primary mission of the Branch County Commission on Aging is to establish

and provide services for older adults by encouraging, promoting, and safeguarding

the rights and abilities of our older adults so they may enjoy maximum health, well-being,

and independence.

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Branch County Commission on Aging Observes

Independence Day - July 4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm Exercise Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Exercise

Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Exercise Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Exercise Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Exercise Room

8 am – 4:30 pm Library 8 am – 4:30 pm Library 8 am – 4:30 pm Library 8 am – 4:30 pm Library 8 am – 4:30 pm Library 8 am – 4:30 pm Billiard Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Billiard

Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Billiard Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Billiard Room 8 am – 4:30 pm Billiard Room

9 am – 1 pm Wood Shop 9 am Wood Carvers 9 am – 12 pm Stained Glass Workshop

8:30 am – 1 pm Pinochle 9 am – 4 pm Wood Shop

9 – 11:30 am Creative Quilters 9 am Computer Club 9 am – 2 pm Therapeutic Massage

9 am – 12 pm Stained Glass Workshop 9 am – Quilling Craft Class

9 am Penny Bingo 9:30 am – 12 Noon Watercolor Class

10 am Game Day - Rollers & Shakers

9 am Penny Bingo 1 pm Game Day – Groundhog Rummy

10 am Step in Motion, Feel the Beat 11 am – 4 pm Wood Shop 10 am – 12:30 pm Mah-Jongg 9:30 am – 10:30 am Drop in Tai

Chi 1 pm Pinochle

12:30 pm Bridge 1 pm Pinochle 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 9:30 am Crocheting Group 1:15 pm Euchre

1 pm Hand & Foot Canasta 1 pm China Painting 1 pm Hand & Foot Canasta 12 – 1:15 pm Couples Line Dance Lessons 5:30 pm Dance

1 pm “Chicks with Sticks” Knitting Group

1 pm Game Day – Social Security 1 pm Pinochle 12:30 pm Bridge

1:15 pm Euchre 1:15 pm Euchre 1:15 pm Euchre 1 pm Rummikub 1 pm – 4 pm Ladies in the Woodshop 1:15 pm Line Dance Lessons

1:30 pm Beginning Chord Guitar Lessons

2 pm Book Discussion Group

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This schedule and those shown in this newsletter will resume once it has been deemed safe to do so.

Answer on page 12

Daily Schedule

Holidays

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The Branch County Commission on Aging (BCCOA) was created by a resolution of the Branch County Board of Commissioners in 1974. It has been housed at the H. & C. Burnside Center at 65 Grahl Drive in Coldwater since 2002 and aims to provide services, activities, and programming for Branch County residents ages 50 and over.

The building is easily accessible for all older adults with its one-floor design and spacious hallways. The atrium reflects a warm, welcoming atmosphere where patrons are greeted by one of Burnside Center’s many volunteers and leads into the dining area. The north wing hosts most of the programs and includes two pool tables, the computer lab, two activity rooms, and the wood shop. The south wing holds the Grahl Room, most of the staff offices, the exercise room, the clinic, and the craft room.

There is no membership fee for the Center! All Branch County residents age 50 and better are encouraged to participate.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Center to be closed now for several months however the Center will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Our History

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Branch County Commission on Aging also provides support services in the home including:Homemaking/Personal Care:Light housekeeping, grocery shopping, laundry, and bathing.

Respite:Respite care can provide a caregiver with a “break” for a few hours from the responsibilities of caring for someone who needs continual supervision.

Chore:.This service helps seniors with occasional heavy-duty jobs in the home such as leaf raking, window washing, and others.

Loan Closet:Seniors can borrow medical equipment at no cost. Items commonly requested include walkers, canes, wheelchairs, bath seats, and commodes. Call for availability.

Did you know?

The Commission on Aging offers the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

in partnership with the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center in Coldwater.

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Activities at Burnside

Stained Glass and Wood-working in the Wood Shop

Exercise Room

Equipment Available for Use:Treadmills, NuSteps,Schwinn Air Dyne Bikes

Exercise Classes

Step in Motion Stayin’ Alive with Weights

Drop in Tai ChiLine Dancing

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Activities to keep your mind and body active!

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We’re here to help Branch County Seniors!

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance ProgramFree benefits counseling on Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental programs, prescription drug programs, and more.

Free legal services through Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Hearing Aid Service at the Center monthly by Hopco Hearing

Therapeutic Massage provided by ap-pointment by a local massage therapist

Foot care provided by a local Registered Nurse

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks provided by ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital

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MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all

without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual

orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.Valerie Albright, Community Nutrition Instructor

517-279-4311

Elbow PastaSalad

• (1) 16-ounce package elbow macaroni pasta• 3 tablespoons oil (Canola, olive or vegetable) • 3 tablespoons lime juice• 1/2 cup fat-free or light mayonnaise • 1 cup chopped celery • 1 cup chopped bell pepper• 2 cups chopped green onions • (1) 4-ounce jar diced pimentos• 1 cup sliced black olives• 1 box or package

1. Wash your hands and clean cooking area.

2. Boil elbow pasta according to package directions and drain.

3. Mix elbow pasta, oil, and lime juice in a bowl.

4. Cover bowl with a lid, plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

5. The next day, add mayonnaise, celery, bell pepper, onions, pimentos, olives, and peas the elbow pasta mixture. Mix well.

6. If desired, season with onion powder, salt and pepper. Slowly add the warm milk. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula, until sauce thickens. Sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

7. Serve cold and keep refrigerated.

Ingredients

Directions

Prep time: 25 minutesMakes: 12 servingsServing Size: 1 cup

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A new collaborative project has been developed by the Branch County Commission on Aging, Area Agency on Aging 3C, and Pines Behavioral Health to ensure senior citizens who live in

Branch County have a listening ear when it comes to being stuck at home during the pandemic. Phone Pals is a way for older adults to connect with a friendly person who will listen sincerely and

offer support on a regular basis. The person on the other end of the line is a Pines Behavioral Health employee.

PHONE PALS IS A FREE SERVICE AND ANY BRANCH COUNTY SENIOR CAN CALL IT AT 517-227-4933.

Looking for a way to stay active while stuck at home?The Burnside Center invites you join our exercise classes via the teleconferencing app, Zoom. Our senior volunteer instructors will lead our usual classes, but do so safely from their homes. You can join them by using a computer, smartphone, or tablet to hear and see the movements.

“Step in Motion” on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.

“Stayin’ Alive with Weights” on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.These classes require prior registration. If you would like to sign up or need more information, contact our Programs Director, Freda at [email protected]

PHONE PALS HELPS SENIOR CITIZENS

THROUGH PANDEMIC

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• Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program• Medical transportation available to take seniors to medical appointments• Legal Assistance through Legal Services of South Central Michigan• Kinship Care program for grandpar-ents raising grandchildren

Burnside Billiards Room

Computer Labfor personal use

More Activities at Burnside

When we re-open check out our Resource Wall located in the Burnside Center!

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Medical Transportation ServicesFREE TRANSPORTATIONTo medical appointments both within the county and outside the county

H & C

CENTER

BURNSIDE

Eligibility: • Resident of Branch County • 60 years of age of olderClients are offered the opportunity to donate toward the cost of their service; however, a donation is not required.

For more information on this service or to schedule an appointment for a medical trip, call Burnside Center at (517) 279-6565.

517-279-6565

Funding: The Commission on Aging is supported by funds from the Administration for Community Living, Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency, Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging 3C, Older Americans Act, Older

Michiganians Act, Branch County Senior Millage, and donations.

Available Now!!

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