VOLUME 17 ISSUE 1

JUNE 2013

Ogemaw Commission on Aging, “My Place”

The Senior Observer

Carol Gillman, Director

(989) 345-3010 ext. 1807

Jennifer Raymond, Assistant

Director/In-Home Services. Coor-

dinator (989) 345-3010 ext. 1806

Janith Mayhew, Nutrition Coor-

dinator (989) 345-3010 ext 1803

April Zettel, In-Home Service

Assistant (989)345-3010 ext.

1804

Sharon Burdine, Activities Coor-

dinator (989) 345-3010 ext. 1802

Mary Jones, Program Assistant

(989) 345-3010 ext 1809

Salena DeBusschere, Adult Day

Services (989)345-3010 ext 1810

Ogemaw Commission on Aging

1528 S M-33 West Branch, MI 48661

Well. . . . . Last month I thought Spring had sprung. Boy was I wrong. Now

I’m wondering if summer will ever get here. One thing I do know for sure is

that when it does, I will be complaining loudly about how hot it is!

May 6th saw the North Country Tours bus leave for Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleas-

ant and the Frankie Avalon Concert. Our own Jackie Tidball escorted that trip

and all attending report that it was a most awesome concert and day.

On May 22nd the Spring party, themed “Enchanted Garden” took place. Nearly

100 people attended with the staff adding to the décor by dressing up for the

theme also. Let me tell you, some of my co-workers did an awesome job of

putting their costumes together. You should have seen our cooks, especially

Mary, who dressed as a woodland bride, she looked so beautiful. (Too beauti-

ful to be serving food!)

Also during the party our Board of Directors honored our Director, Carol Gill-

man for her 40 years of service to senior services in Ogemaw County by nam-

ing our building “The Carol A. Gillman Building”. It was an emotional proud

moment for all of us who have the pleasure of working with her. Her dedica-

tion to Ogemaw Commission on Aging and senior services is unsurpassed and

without her this building would truly not exist!

The Ogemaw County Herald and the Ogemaw Voice both did nice stories

HERE’S OUR WEBSITE!

www.ogemawcoa.org

Seniors gathered for a celebration to honor Carol Gillman for 40 years of service to the Commission on Aging. The enchanted forest themed

party at the Commission of Aging Building in Ogemaw County was held Wednesday, May 22. During the party, Gillman was surprised when

the Board of Directors held an immediate meeting to rename the building in her honor. The building is now the Ogemaw Commission on Ag-

ing’s Carol A. Gillman building. Posted 5/22/13

Posted by Emily Walker | emilywalker@ogemawherald.com

989-387-8929

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

JULY 17TH SUMMER PARTY

HERE AT MY PLACE

‘COUNTRY PICNIC’

OCTOBER 30TH

HALLOWEEN PARTY

DECEMBER 11TH

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Reservations needed for all parties.

What is 2-1-1?

June 3rd

4-6 PM By Scott Redmond

Here at My Place

2-1-1 Northeast Michigan is your free, single connection to

the hundreds of health and human services available in your

community. You get one-call convenience and advice from a

trained specialist who directs you to the resources that will

serve you best during your time of need.

On May 10th we held our 2nd annual garage and bake sale.

We are happy to report that we made (net) $665.77. We

would like to thank the vendors who rented tables, the sen-

iors who gave up their regular congregate meal and bingo,

and everyone who helped promote it, work it and came out

and participated.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (N. MI. Alzheimer’s Association

989-356-4087) The Compassion to Care,

the Leadership to Conquer

OGEMAW SUPPORT GROUP

MEETS FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

2:00 PM AT

WEST BRANCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Contact Marcie or Lucinda at

989-345-3138

Come & see what a little bit of support can do!

BREAD SALES

We SELL our delicious Cracked Wheat Bread!

Order and prepay Sharon throughout the week

and on Fridays after 11:00 pick it up. $2.50/loaf.

Let us know ahead and we will slice it for you.

ASPHALT SALES: As of May 31st we have made

$3215.50 in Square Yards of Asphalt sold on the

poster board in the lobby of My Place. It is so won-

derful of all of you to participate!

Rods & Relics came back in April and are meeting here

at ’My Place’ on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at

5:00 PM. We look forward to viewing those antique/

classic cars on occasion this summer.

FUTURE TRIPS

June 18th Odawa/Petoskey ( Casino )

July 19th AuSable River Queen/Lumberman Monument

Includes Lunch and Dairy Queen stop

August 29th Little River/Manistee ( Casino

October 12th AuSable Valley Railroad/Amish Country

Store/Hartwich Pines. Includes Lunch

See or call Sharon at 989-345-3010 ext 1802 to express your

interest in these trips.

DID YOU KNOW?

JUNE IS NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR

MONTH. IF YOU KNOW A SURVIVOR WHY

NOT SEND THEM A CARD?

Tell your friends they can see the menu on facebook now ‘Ogemaw Commission on Aging’

*ALL MEALS SERVED WITH FAT FREE MILK *ALL MEALS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL SHARON 345-3010 (ext. 1802) or MARY HDM 345-1710

$2.00 REQUESTED DONATION FOR SENIORS OVER 60 $3.00 FEE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC UNDER 60

~ June 2013 ~

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3

Barbeque Chicken Sweet Potatoes

Broccoli Cracked Wheat Bread

Fruit

4

Lasagna Tossed Salad Green Beans

Cracked Wheat Bread Apple

5

Taco Salad With Chicken

Cinnamon Apple Sauce

6

Hot Dog Baked Beans Potato Salad

V-8 Juice Fresh Grapes

7

Pork Chop Oven Roasted Potato

Cream Spinach Cracked Wheat

Bread Apple Sauce

10

Sloppy Joe on Bun Maple Sweet Pota-

toes Broccoli

Fruit

11

Turkey Stuffing / Gravy

Peas Cracked Wheat Bread

Peach Cobbler

12

Seasoned Baked Chicken

Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans

Cracked Wheat Bread Pear

13

Veal Parmesan Italian Vegetables

Tossed Salad Cracked Wheat Bread

Mandarin Oranges

14

Fish Tater Tots Cole Slaw

Cracked Wheat Bread

Blueberry Crisp

17

Turkey Polish Sausage Onions/Green Peppers

Pasta Salad Bun

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

18

Beef Stroganoff Vegetable Mix

Cracked Wheat Bread

Fruit Juice Strawberry Shortcake

19

COOK’S

CHOICE

20

Meat Loaf Mashed Potato/ Gravy

Tossed Salad Cracked Wheat Bread

Apple

21

Ham Sweet Potatoes Green Beans

Cracked Wheat Bread

Peach Crisp

24

Potato Crusted Fish Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potatoes

Cracked Wheat Bread Mandarin Oranges

25 Baked Chicken

Mashed Potatoes/gravy

Wax Beans Cracked Wheat

Bread Banana/Pudding

26 Meat Balls

Mashed Potato/Gravy Green Beans

Cracked Wheat Bread Pear

27 Beef and Cheese

Burrito Shredded Lettuce Fire Roasted Corn and Black Beans

Apple Sauce

28 Beef Teriyaki

Rice Peas

Cracked Wheat Bread

Pineapple

SODIUM IN YOUR DIET In most Americans’ diets, sodium primarily comes from salt

(sodium chloride), though it is naturally found in some foods. So-

dium is also added to others during processing, often in the form

of salt. We all need some sodium, but too much over time can

contribute to raising your blood pressure or put you at risk for

heart disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

How much sodium is okay? People over 50 should get less than 1,500 mg of sodium

each day—that includes sodium added during manufacturing or cooking as well as

at the table when eating. That is about 2/3 teaspoon of salt. Preparing your own

meals at home without using a lot of processed foods or adding salt will allow you

to control how much sodium you get. Look for grocery products marked “low so-

dium,” “unsalted,” “no salt added,” “sodium free,” or “salt free.” To limit sodium to

1,500 mg daily, try using less salt when cooking, and don’t add salt before you take

the first bite. If you make this change slowly, you will get used to the difference in

taste. Eating more vegetables and fruit also helps—they are naturally low in sodium

and provide sodium to 1,500 mg daily, try using less salt when cooking, and don’t

add salt before you take the first bite. If you make this change slowly, you will get

used to the difference in taste. Eating more vegetables and fruit also helps—they are

naturally low in sodium and provide more potassium.

Here’s a tip

In the case of sodium, don’t be confused by the Nutrition Facts label. It uses the

recommended level for people 50 and younger, 2,400 mg. Just check the actual

milligrams of sodium on the label and keep to the amount recommended for peo-

ple 51 and older—1,500 mg.

Nutrition Education June 2013

Have a good laugh!

The Bathtub Test: During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the director, “How do you determine whether or not

a patient should be institutionalized?” “Well,” said the director, “we fill up the bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a

teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask them to empty the tub.” “Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person

would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup?” “No,” said the director. “A normal person

would pull the plug. Do you want a bed by the window?”

June 2013

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

June 14th is Flag Day!

June 16th is Fathers’ Day!

June 21st is the First Day of Summer!

The Gang decided to cancel Game Day for the summer! So we will see you all again in the Fall!

3

12:40 Penny Bingo by

Dave H

4

12:00 Rose City Red

Hatters for Lunch

12:40 Bingo by

Deryl B

5

12:00 Churchill Men

for Lunch

12:40 Euchre hosted

by Gloria T

6

12:40 Pinochle

hosted by Bev W

7:00 Euchre Club

7

12:40 Bingo by Bev

10

12:40 Penny Bingo by

Dave H

11

12:40 Bingo by

Deryl B

12

12:00 Churchill Men

12:40 Euchre hosted

by Gloria T

13

12:40 Pinochle

hosted by Bev W

7:00 Euchre Club

14

12:40 Bingo by Bev

17

12:40 Penny Bingo by

Dave H

18

9:00 Bus leave for

Odawa/Petoskey

11:00 Blood Pres-

sure by Jill of Hos-

pice of Helping

Hands

19

12:40 Euchre hosted

by Gloria T

20

12:40 Pinochle

hosted by Bev W

7:00 Euchre Club

21

12:40 Bingo by Bev

DON’T FORGET THE DANCE ON SUNDAY!

24

12:40 Penny Bingo by

Dave H

25

12:40 Bingo by

Deryl B

26

12:40 Euchre hosted

by Gloria T

27

Foot Clinic by appt.

12:00 Churchill

Ladies

12:40 Pinochle hosted

by Bev W

7:00 Euchre Club

28

12:40 Bingo by Bev

Activities

JUNE EVENTS & MEETINGS HERE AT “MY PLACE”

JUNE 5TH and 19th at 10:00AM “Healing Together” (Grief Support) sponsored by Hospice Advantage

Call Karen at 343-2470 JUNE 13th—Parkinson Support Group Meeting 1:00 PM. Conference Room. Come for Lunch at 12:00 Noon and stay for the meeting. JUNE 18th—Odawa Casino, Petoskey. Bus Leaves ‘My Place’ at 9:00 AM. Reserve with Sharon JUNE 18th—11:00-12:00 AM Blood Pressure Clinic by Jill of Hospice of Helping Hands

JUNE 27th— at 10:00AM—Foot Clinic/Care by Inita Burmudz $15 for 30 minute appointment. Inita is certified and licensed. Bring your own towel please. Appt. needed, call Sharon 989-345-3010 ext. 1802

COMING IN JUNE! ODAWA CASINO/PETOSKEY

June 18th (Departure time 9:00 AM) $30 includes ride, $15.00 casino credits

and bonus credits Sign up with Sharon

THANK YOU TO AMERICAN LEGION POST 370 SKIDWAY LAKE

FOR REMEMBERING US AND DONATING SO GENEROUSLY TO OUR PARKING LOT

PAVING FUND

PLEASE REMEMBER THEM WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD PLACE TO EAT OUT!

THEY OFFER TO THE PUBLIC:

PASTIES EVERY WEDNESDAY $3.50 (4-7:00 PM) DINNER EVERY FRIDAY $8:00 (5-8:00 PM)

BREAKFAST SUN. JUNE 2 (9-12:00 PM) STEAK OUT/LIVE MUSIC, JUNE 8 (4-7:00 PM) FLAG CEREMONY FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (6:00 PM)

FOOT CLINIC June 27th (Thurs)

Inita Burmudz does foot clinics here now once a month. Her fee is $15 for a 30 minute session which includes a soak and trimming your nails. She is certified and licensed. Please call Sharon 345-3010, Ext. 1802 for an appointment and re-member to bring your own towel.

We will celebrate JUNE birthdays on the 28th

June, Neva, Bev, Derwood, Joan, Nathan, Patty and

Jim

AUSABLE RIVER QUEEN! July 19th, 2013 (Friday)

NORTH COUNTRY TOURS AND OGEMAW COA PRESENT:

RIVER QUEEN CRUISE AND STOP AT LUMBERMAN’S MONUMENT (Dairy Queen stop on the way home!)

Pick up at West Branch COA (My Place) 10:00 AM

Cost is $40/person (Due by July 8th to Sharon or North Country Tours)

Trip cost includes: Round trip transportation + AuSable River Cruise + Boxed Lunch

Sign up with Sharon 989-345-3010 ext. 1802 or

Directly with North Country Tours at 1-888-396-9580

More on the May 22nd Party and Honor to Carol. . . . . .

At Left: Mary Jones

presents a parking sign

to Carol. It represents a

donation for a 15-

square-yard paving

space for the new park-

ing lot from the employ-

ees. The back of it has

been autographed by all

the employees.

Below: Even Gnomes

came to help with the

party. Debbie’s costume

was so good that most

people could not tell if

she was a boy or a girl,

let along who she was !

Thanks to all our In-

home Service Providers

who came in to help

with the party

Many Thanks to the Masonic Lodge of West

Branch for giving us a GREAT deal on the Pasties.

They were delicious and a nice change of pace for

a menu item. You can purchase them on Thursday,

Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 5:00 for $4.00

each. The Lodge is located at 191 Page Street

across from the DHS building and near the Little

League Fields.

At Left: A little clogging

by Mareta, Trish, Dee

and Otis!

SENIOR PROJECT FRESH 2013

Michigan Fresh Fruit and Vegetables will be available Soon.

Application for the program are available at Commission on Aging from Sharon or Jan.

To be eligible for coupons you must be at least 60 years of age and meet the income guidelines, which are based on

185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines during the current fiscal year and live in Ogemaw County. Your

signature indicates that you have been given a copy of the current income guidelines for the fiscal year. For 1 person:

not to exceed $21,257: for two people not to exceed $28,694. Applications are at the front desk at ‘My Place’. You

will be issued a coupon book when they become available.

If you have questions, contact

Janith Mayew, Nutrition Coordinator 345-3010 ext. 1803

NOTICE REGARDING THE DANCE!

NO JUNE DANCE!

Next Dance is Sunday, July 21st! MUSIC PROVIDED BY JOEL SHELTROWN

And Sponsored by

Ed & Carol Jablonski to Celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary

For All Music Lovers

Musical Afternoon and Potluck at “My Place”

Ogemaw Commission on Aging We Invite & Welcome all Dancers & Music Lovers to Come and Join Fun!

When: JULY 21ST 4:00 PM

Where: Ogemaw Commission on Aging’s “My Place”, 1528 S M-33, West Branch, MI 48661

(One mile North of the intersection of M-33 & M-55 also the southwest corner of Finerty

Road)

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Potluck will be served at 5:00PM during music break.

Bring: A main dish to pass or snacks, non-alcoholic beverage, or dessert—The point is to share

music, food and talent! Ice is available.

Donations: Donation this month will be directed to Ogemaw Commission on Aging for the generous

use of their building as a location for these dances! 50/50 Raffle

So you can dance relax or just enjoy area musical artists!

Questions: Call Sharon @ 989-345-3010 ext 1802 or Claudette @ 989-944-1555

*This event is put on by a group of people who just want to meet to dance and enjoy music! Not a COA Event.

Ogemaw COA provides the use of the facility because seniors appreciate and enjoy this event!

FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR:

DEAR SENIORS:

Words cannot express the absolutely awesome, and totally unexpected event that took place May

22, 2013, to be honored in such a manner by having a beautiful building named after you is hard to

believe. For those who do not know I will describe the events: We were holding a spring party for

our seniors at “My Place” with the theme of the “Enchanted Forest”. I had been told that The

Ogemaw Commission on Aging governing Board, consisting of Pete Hennard, John West, Ron

Quackenbush, Eileen Howell, and Fred Hinkley were going to commend me for the “40” years of

service.

Unbeknownst to me they had decided by DECREE to name the building the Carol A. Gillman

Building, no one but Jennifer Raymond was aware of this, and SHE was sworn to secrecy. She

was also in charge of contacting people, making arrangements, all the things necessary to make

this happen without giving anything away. Believe me she would make an excellent CIA Agent!

Our COA Staff consisting of Sharon Burdine, Jan Mayhew, April Zettel, Mary Jones, Mary Cole,

Tamra Edgerton, Phil Matthews, Mike Boyd, Bob Brown, RN. Trish McLaren, Deanna Nichols,

Sally Reid, Debbie White, Jane Sundberg, Peggy Ostrander, Sharon Spitsen, Jackie Tidball, John

Marsiglia, Albert Lee, Bob Jones, Salena Debuschere, the handiest person around David Burdine.

All went together and purchased a special parking space for me! My daughter Bobbie, son Ric.

friend Bonnie, Diana hardest working person I know, John Briggs Chief Operating Officer from

NEMCSA The Voice, The Ogemaw Herald, were all there to witness the event! The COA staff had

worked for weeks to prepare the decorations in keeping with the “Enchanted Forest Theme” they

outdid themselves! The Party was fantastic! Great music by Pete Jackson!, A luscious meal

“Pasties made by the Masonic Lodge”. All of our seniors had a wonderful time, I know because

they told me so! But for me alone it was truly a day to remember!

SO, I SAY TO EVERYONE “THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY

HEART”!

Notice: We shall soon have a new sign, it is almost complete, and for this great piece of work we

must thank profusely the following people:

BURT NICHOLS

JOHN BOLES THEY ARE THE BEST!

LIN KASPRZYK

THANK YOU TO GLEN’S MARKET Glen’s Market of West Branch has donated baked goods to us for several years. This makes it possible for us to put out the treats that you folks so enjoy in the morning with your coffee. Thank you Glen’s, we appreciate you and we know the Seniors of Ogemaw County do too!

NEXT SENIOR COMMODITY DATE

Thursday, June 20th Available to pick up at Holy Family Church at 402

W Peters Road, West Branch MI Pickup 10:00AM-12:00PM

Call 1-866-270-0685 w/Questions (You must return the empty CSFP Box

at the next pickup)

WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE PROGRAM District Health Department #2’s Program for Women Ages 40-64

Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

WISEWOMAN Program which includes free choles-terol, glucose, & blood pressure screenings

EARLY DETECTION IS YOUR

BEST PROTECTION

Clinics located in: Iosco, Alcona, Ogemaw & Os-coda Counties. To find out if you qualify call DHD#2

1-800-822-0264

FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS over 60 1-888-356-9009 www.ISNMiRP.org

David Bisgrove

(No Criminal Cases)

DANCE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER BEHIND

MAPLEWOOD MANOR

JUNE 14th 7:00-10:00PM

(Always on the 2nd Fri)

OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC

Call: Clyde at 989-545-9997 (cell) (Donations Appreciated)

Not just for seniors, all ages welcome.

FREE NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE FOR SENIORS (Over 60) AT OGEMAW COA

Our Mary Jones is now a Notary Public on Staff

Here at My Place and we are happy to offer this service to our Seniors at no charge. Call Mary at

989-345-3010 Ext 1809. (There will be a $1.00 fee for those under 60).

West Branch Parkinson Support Group

At the Ogemaw Commission on Aging Building

1528 S M-33 West Branch, MI 12:30 - 2:00

(Meet for lunch at Noon in the Dining Room)

All Those with Parkinson Disease, Their Loved Ones,

Or Anyone Interested in Learning More Are Welcome to Attend.

Please call Carol at 989-345-3010 Ext 1807

For more information.

Next Meeting: June 13th

Anyone out there who has an email address that they have not yet given me: It’s a great way to re-ceive this newsletter “The Senior Observer” ! My email is: activities@ogemawcoa.org Send me yours or feel free to email me anytime with any question, even your reservations for dinner, parties, trips,