Well, the Old Bag Sale was a great success. Thank you to everyone who donated their gently-used bags, scarves and jewelry — you were the reason the Manistee Senior Center did so well. I also want to thank all of the volunteers who are always so gracious in giving of themselves and working hard. With your help, we were able to raise more than $900 for senior services! I’m working on another fun fundraiser for later in the year, and I hope you all will find it as fun as the Old Bag Sale.
On Wednesday, we had our infamous Fun Bingo. I was out of town, so we had celebrity guest bingo caller, Pat Cybert, taking my place. Thank you to Pat for doing a great job and helping everyone have a great time.
We had our Produce Bingo on Wednesday because of the holiday, and we didn’t want to miss out on having our favorite bingo caller, Jerre. Thank you, Jerre; we are so lucky to have you at the senior center. I will keep everyone informed about upcoming fun at the senior center. I hope everyone had a great week in Manistee, enjoyed the Forest Festival and had a safe holiday. Remember to try something new.
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SENIOR PROJECT FRESH
We still have Senior Project FRESH coupons available to Manistee County residents who are 60 years of age or older and earn $1,772 per month or less. This program gives $20 worth of vouchers for purchasing Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables at local farm markets. Just stop in the senior center between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays to fill out an application and pick up your coupons.
MEDICAID
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Gaye Fett is available to answer questions and assist with State Medicaid nursing home applications. Call the senior center at
(231) 723-6477 or toll free (888) 723-9060 to schedule an appointment.
MEDICARE
Chris Fedder is our trained Medicare Assistance Counselor available to help with any questions you may have regarding Medicare, prescription coverage or supplemental insurance policies.
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This is a free service to Manistee County senior citizens. Please call the senior center to set up an appointment with Chris.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Monday
10 a.m., exercise class
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11 a.m., social hour
12 p.m., lunch
6 p.m., pinochle
Tuesday
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10 a.m., Sit & Get Fit
12 p.m., lunch
1p.m., bridge
Mystery Trip
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Wednesday
10 a.m., exercise class
11a.m., Fun Bingo
12 p.m., lunch
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Thursday
10 a.m., Sit & Get Fit
12 p.m., lunch
Friday
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11 a.m., Social Hour
12 p.m., lunch
12:30 p.m., ice cream sundaes
Senior swimming at 8 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at the Paine Aquatic Center. Cost is $5.
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MENU FOR WEEK OF
July 15 – 19
Monday: meatballs, scalloped potatoes, winter blend vegetables, bread, peaches
Tuesday: chicken ala king over biscuits, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, pears
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Wednesday: roast beef with cheese roll up, three bean salad, tomato juice, cantaloupe with cold plate
Thursday: wet burrito, Spanish rice, cauliflower, banana
Friday: fish sandwich, seasoned potatoes, Malibu blend vegetable, fresh orange