•    Once again the Department on Aging is organizing a trip to Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel.  The three day trip will take place October 17-19, 2010.  The cost is $484.00 per person (double occupancy rate).  Much is included in this trip:  bus transportation to Mackinaw City, ferry boat to and from the island, horse-drawn taxi to and from the hotel, two nights at the Grand Hotel, breakfast and dinner while on the island, a carriage tour of the island plus many other activities.  For more information or to reserve a spot on this trip, call Amy Young at the Department on Aging - (517)264-5280.

•    The Department on Aging is currently scheduling appointments to help those over 60 with completing state and federal tax forms.  Those who need only tax credits completed can call one of the seven senior centers in the county to schedule an appointment for those.

•    The Annual Selma Larson Caregiver Conference is planned for Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Adrian.  The conference will feature more than 20 exhibitors specializing in products and services to assist caregivers, round table discussions, a special keynote speaker, free refreshments and lunch, door prizes and giveaways!  Adult Day Services will be available at no charge to allow caregivers to attend the conference.  Call (517)264-5280 to register or for more information.

•    The Wellness FAN Club ended in early June, with many Senior Center participants working hard to complete commitment cards of 20 miles, 10 center activities and 15 center meals.  This program was followed by the annual Senior Picnic on Wednesday, June 10th at Island Park in Adrian.  Displays from more than 30 health care organizations, including free health screenings by Promedica, brought over 400 people to the picnic despite a short rain shower.  Lynwood Manor hosted bingo in the morning.  A delicious lunch was served, including a turkey sub, fire roasted corn salad, fresh fruit, baked chips, a cookie and yogurt.  After lunch, Perry Cisco played "the bones", followed by the fabulous Matt Walch - "Singing the Standards".  Check out the photos below to see what a good time was had by all.  We look forward to another great picnic next year!

•    In April, the Department on Aging honored the multitude of people who volunteer their time in so many wonderful ways.  Using the theme that "Volunteers are the Real Thing", the banquet featured an overwhelming amount of Coca-Cola decorations, most of them on loan from Department staff member Kathy DeCatur's personal collection.  The volunteers were treated to a great meal catered by Department on Aging Nutrition Director, Judy Zilke.  Volunteers that were recognized included those who drive older adults to medical appointments, help complete federal and state tax forms, provide respite care, counsel seniors with Medicare and Medicaid issues, help build ramps for those in need, organize the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group, and those who are part of the Department on Aging Board of Directors.  All volunteers received a lunch cooler as a thank you for their time and dedication.  Below are some photos from the banquet.

Decorations

The Department on Aging Board of Directors

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THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING

(517) 264-5280