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January & February 2021 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Page 4 WE'RE HERE FOR YOU! Our services have been in demand throughout the year. Page 5 STAYING CONNECTED Don't socially distance while you physically distance. Page 6 SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE HELM Services & Activities for January & February 2021 Pages 7 & 8 CHEERS TO VOLUNTEERS Page 9 TRIBUTES & HONORS Page 11 THE HELM AT THE BOLL LIFE CENTER LIFE'S A JOURNEY. FIND YOUR WAY HERE.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairman
LIFE’S A JOURNEY. Doug Blatt
Vice Chairman
FIND YOUR WAY HERE. Prudence Cole-Klimisch
Serving seniors in the Grosse Pointes & Harper Woods since 1978. Treasurer
Richard Widgren
Secretary
158 RIDGE ROAD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236 David Stephens
PHONE: EMAIL: WEBSITE:
TRUSTEES
313-882-9600 info@helmlife.org Helmlife.org
Gary Colett
Judith Diebolt
Staff Directory Kevin Grady, M.D.
M.A. Hastings
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CASE COORDINATION EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
Peggy Hayes Allie Short Margaret Cooper Michele Kemler
313-649-2101 313-649-2106 313-649-2109 Derrick Kozicki
phayes@helmlife.org ashort@helmlife.org mcooper@helmlife.org Marianne Langlois
Susan Kopf Jane Lightfoot
FINANCE MEALS ON WHEELS 313-649-2109
Gary Marowske
Lynda Altovilla Patricia Finn skopf@helmlife.org
313-649-2102 313-649-2105 Jackie Thomas Fred Minturn
laltovilla@helmlife.org pfinn@helmlife.org 313-649-2109 Catherine O’Malley
jthomas@helmlife.org Carolyn Skaff
VOLUNTEER SERVICES INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Pamela Stanton
Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone Chris Brown PAATS BUS TRANSPORTATION
313-649-2108 Lori Jones Randall Tallerico
313-649-2107
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DEVELOPMENT
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The
Helm Life Journal
Contents January & February 2021
04 GREETINGS FROM THE HELM 05 WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
From the Executive Director The Helm has so many ways to help
07 OUR PROGRAMS 11 TRIBUTES & HONORS
Some favorites return
We’re the go-to resource for every older adult in the Grosse Pointes & Harper Woods.
Everyone has different needs, interests and activity levels. We have something for everyone!
NOW AT THE HELM
Acrylic Painting via email...................... 8
NEW! Grooves Trifecta........................... 8
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Your health, safety and well-being are our biggest
Guided Meditation....................................7
Lunch............................................................7
concerns. In order to comply with current state of
Medicare Counseling...............................7 Michigan gathering size and distancing guidelines, we
Movie............................................................ 8 are focusing our efforts on virtual classes. Registration is
NEW! Strength & Balance...................... 8 MANDATORY for all activities.
PATH.............................................................7
REMINDER:
THE HELM AND PAATS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 18, IN
OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY AND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, IN
OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS DAY.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Membership at The Helm costs $48 a To register for classes, if you have
year and is renewable annually on the questions about costs associated with a
date you sign up. Membership forms are class, or to obtain membership, call us at
available in our office. 313-882-9600.
Program pricing varies for members Changes to class times and dates are
and nonmembers. There are programs sometimes necessary. Call 313-882-9600
which are free for both members and or visit our website, www.helmlife.org, to
nonmembers. confirm program details.
January | February 2021 — Contents 3
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
New year;
new mindset
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of
foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light,
it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”
T
hat opening sentence from Charles Dickens’ A The two new exercise classes, Strength & Balance
Tale of Two Cities seems to sum up 2020 pretty and Grooves Trifecta that were supposed to debut
well on a number of fronts, including our year in November should start in February. Continue
here at The Helm. But there is no looking back. We to watch our website, helmlife.org, for new
are going to take what we learned in 2020 and make developments on reopening.
2021 better! We, like you, are adapting what we’ve learned
We know it will be awhile before things are during 2020. Sometimes it’s nice to just take a class
back to normal again – but who wants things to from the comfort of your own home, especially
just be normal? (Well, we all do, but let’s focus on during cold winter months. We’ve added a virtual
the positive!) One thing 2020 has taught us is we guided meditation class and a virtual painting class.
have options – virtual classes, online shopping Meditation will be via Zoom and painting via email.
and delivery, telehealth doctor appointments, and (You’ll receive one-on-one instructions in your email
carryout food. It’s amazing how many creative and hold a Zoom art show at the end of the four-
and necessary ways there are to make sure we can week course!) Additionally, we created a YouTube
continue to get the goods and services we need and channel with various classes from The Helm and have
want. loaded our website with so much to do. It’s a bit of a
That includes us here at The Helm. The camaraderie rabbit hole: Once you click on one button, you’ll keep
that comes from being together is unmatched. That clicking to find more! If you can’t be here with us, we
was never more evident than when we were able to want to make sure you have things to do at home.
resume some classes this past summer. We heard If you aren’t sure how to access our website or
from so many members about how glad they were to virtual classes, please contact us. Someone here
be back and how activities here at The Helm provided will be able to help you. And, if you have ideas for
a small sense of normalcy. We understand because additional online, virtual or in-person activities, just
we feel that way too. The safety of our members is let us know.
most important, however, and while, as I write this, With a vaccine available to all soon, it won’t be
we are only officially on pause through December long until we see your face in The Helm. It will be so
20, we have chosen to focus on virtual and online wonderful to be together, catch up with friends, laugh
classes through January and resume “in-house” and enjoy each other’s company once again!
programming beginning February 1.
Come February, we hope to reopen our doors to
in-person classes and activities including exercise, Peggy Hayes
movies, Bingo, Mah Jongg, Euchre and PingPong. Executive Director
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We are here for you!
A simple phone call is all it takes to find the help you need — and,
even sometimes, the help you didn't know you needed
The Helm has continued to operate throughout the MEDICAL LOAN CLOSET
pandemic. In addition to the classes and activities
Has a hospital stay, recent injury or just coming-
held in our building, we provide many essential
of-age as a senior presented a need for medical
services to our senior population and their families.
equipment? The Helm has a medical loan closet with
MEALS ON WHEELS equipment and supplies for seniors to borrow at no
Five meals a week are provided to residents of charge, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers,
Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes who are canes, bath and shower accessories, toileting items,
homebound and unable to safely prepare meals aids for daily living, nutritional supplements and
for themselves. This can include people age 60 and other miscellaneous items.
above who are ill or recently hospitalized. Even if POINTE AREA ASSISTED
you or a loved one do not meet Meals on Wheels TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
guidelines but have food insecurity issues, please
contact us to help put you in touch with appropriate Need help getting to an appointment or to the
resources. grocery store? PAATS is here to help, safely and
efficiently. Call 313-343-2580 for more information
CARRYOUT LUNCHES and to schedule a ride.
Lunch is available for purchase daily. Chef Brian MEDICARE
makes sure to provide delicious, healthy and
nutritious meals five days a week. Cost is $7 per If you are getting ready to sign up for Medicare,
lunch for members and $10 for nonmembers. have a question or problem with a claim or would
Reservations must be made by 10 a.m. the day of like help understanding how to make the most of
the lunch by calling 313-882-9600 or emailing your benefits, just call. Someone is here to help.
mcooper@helmlife.org. The weekly lunch menu is on Additionally, when Open Enrollment comes around,
our website Sunday evening. we are here to help you review and make changes to
coverage for the new year.
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
CASE COORDINATION
The Helm is here for all things related to senior
living. Do you or an elderly relative need assistance This service is available for seniors and their
around the home from small chores to food families who need extra attention. It takes patience
preparation to companionship? We have contacts and understanding to learn what another person
for that. How about snow removal and leaf raking? wants, needs and feels. Someone is here to help
We have contacts for that. Are you looking for you figure that out and help connect seniors, their
information about senior living options? We have families and caregivers with the right resources.
contacts for that. Just about anything you can think
of we can put you in touch with someone who can Not sure where to turn? Call us. 313-882-9600.
help.
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WHAT'S NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Staying connected Remain socially close while staying
physically distanced
Throughout 2020 we’ve heard the phrase "socially group! Just "Google" whatever you are
distance" a lot. Stand six feet apart. Limit your interested in and there's sure to be something
in-person contact with others. We all know the out there for you.
drill. But perhaps a better • It's equally important to maintain physical
phrase to keep us safe is and mental health as well. Allie Short, case
"physically distance." coordinator at The Helm, recommends the
Human beings need social following:
interaction and we can Memory work
maintain social interaction • Draw The Power of Riddles
and be physically distanced something A great way to engage
at the same time. If Zoom from the brain is to ponder
has taught us nothing else, memory riddles such as: What
it's taught us that. But, as • Memorize is seen in the middle of
people living in a northern lyrics to a March and April that can’t
climate who've experienced harsh winter days, we song been seen at the beginning
already knew that. • Memorize or end of either month?
So, here are some reminders on how to stay your grocery See our website, helmlife.org,
socially involved with others. list for the answer and more riddles.
Reach out and connect Engage the
• Phone a friend to catch up brain
• Write a letter (remember that lost art and the • Play a solo card game such as solitaire
fun of having a penpal?) • Work on a jigsaw puzzle. (We have some to
• Schedule regular communication with friends loan you!)
and family members via phone, Skype, • Do a crossword puzzle, word search, Soduko,
FaceTime, Zoom or other similar activity
• Call a friend and watch a movie or television • Ponder riddles
show with them while you’re both on the Learn/try something new
phone. • Pick up a book on a topic you’re interested in
• Visit a neighbor. Bring a pastry and a cup of • Learn more about that hobby you’ve been
coffee or a sandwich and sit on the front porch considering
or in the back yard. • Join a webinar or watch TEDx presentations
• Join a live stream (like Zoom) class of any • Look into learning opportunities in the area.
type. It could be an exercise class, book club, (Visit The Helm's website, helmlife.org, for
knitting group or grandparents support ideas.
Keep moving
There's still time • Join a live stream or prerecorded exercise/
Do you want to participate in Zoom meetings dance or movement class
or classes? Our staff has created step-by-step • Don't sit too long. Remind yourself to stand
instructions to guide you or our technology up, and move about every hour or so
volunteers are willing to meet one-on-one with • Stretch — either seated or standing
you at The Helm (safely distanced wearing Take care of your mind and body
masks) or over the phone. • Try deep breathing exercises or focus on your
You can learn how to keep in touch with friends, breath to calm the mind.
listen to musical performances, watch television • If you feel lonely, isolated or depressed,
programs, play games. You can physically
distance, but stay socially connected.
contact someone. Call us at The Helm, 313-
882-9600. Our employees can help or direct
Call us at 313-882-9600 if you need assistance. you to someone who can.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE HELM
JANUARY Lunch at The Helm
GUIDED MEDITATION $7 for members $10 for nonmembers
Monday, January 11 - February 15, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Chef Brian prepares nutritious and
Facilitator: Jonathan Itchon delicious lunches Monday through Friday.
Registration required Lunch is currently served on a carry-out
Member: $30 Nonmember: $40 basis.
Maxiumum: 10 participants Reservations must be made by 10 a.m.
Kick off 2021 on the right foot! Regular meditation the day of the lunch. You can call in a
can relieve stress and anxiety; help lower blood reservation at 313-882-9600 or email
pressure and improve sleep, memory recall, energy, mcooper@helmlife.org.
creativity, focus and emotional stability. No previous
experience necessary. This class is conducted via The weekly lunch menu is on our website,
Zoom. You will receive the link for the weekly www.helmlife.org, by 8 p.m. Sunday
meditations upon registration. evening.
PATH - PERSONAL ACTION TOWARD HEALTH
(V irtual Class) PAATS is operating
Wednesdays, January 20 - March 3 Keeping your health and safety at the forefront
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
(or in the front row!)
Instructor: Margaret Cooper
Pointe Area Assisted Transit Services (PAATS)
Registration required
buses have been operating throughout the
Free to members and nonmembers pandemic providing necessary transportation to
Maxiumum: 10 participants those who need it.
The PATH workshop is for adults aged 60 and All buses are sanitized before and after each
over who have one or more long-term or chronic pickup and at the end of every day. All riders and
health conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, drivers must wear a mask while in the bus.
emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes or PAATS will pick you up at your home, take you to
depression. Participants receive a resource book and your appointment, pick you back up and deliver
relaxation CD. This class will be conducted via Zoom. you home. It's a complete door-to-door service.
Passengers must be a resident of Harper Woods
or the Grosse Pointes and at least 60 years of age
or disabled. Reservations must be made at least 48
hours ahead of time.
MEDICARE COUNSELING WHEN YOU NEED IT Additionally, PAATS is continuing its free Shop
Free to members and nonmembers the Gratiot Loop service the first and third Friday
If you will be turning 65 in the next three to six of the month. Riders are picked up at their home
months, now is the time to start learning about and brought to their choice of five stores in the
your Medicare options. The Helm is offering Gratiot shopping corridor:
one-on-one personalized New to Medicare • Walmart at 12 Mile and Gratiot;
presentations via phone or live video chat. Call • Meijer at 13 Mile and Little Mack;
Molly French at 313-649-2110 to schedule your • Kroger at 13 Mile and Little Mack;
appointment. • Macomb Mall at Masonic and Gratiot;
• Target on Gratiot north of 14 Mile.
Call 313-343-2580 for more details, applicable
charges and to arrange a ride.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE HELM
FEBRUARY STRENGTH & BALANCE
!
Tuesdays, February 9 – New
March 16
ART AND WELLNESS: ACRYLIC PAINTING 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Carolyn Bradt
CLASS VIA EMAIL Registration required
Wednesday, February 3 through 24
Member: $30 Nonmember: $40
Instructor: Michelle Nunley (Boggess), On the
Gogh Studio This class is designed to help perform activities of daily
Member: $45 Nonmember: $55 living, eye hand coordination, balance using a chair and
multi-tasking moves to keep the mind thinking. Please
Minimum: 4 participants
bring a resistance band, small ball and hand weights.
This four-week class teaches the basics of acrylic
painting in a fun and self-paced learning style
perfect for the beginner or intermediate student.
GROOVES TRIFECTA New
!
Lessons are geared toward older adults to promote A CARDIO WORKOUT
wellness and creativity. Each week students will Thursdays, February 11 - March 18,
be emailed an instructional video to work on their 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
painting techniques with optional Zoom meetings Instructor: Carolyn Bradt
to connect and share with the instructor and
Registration required
fellow students. The purpose is to stay socially
connected and learn how art can help still the Member: $30 Nonmember: $40
mind and comfort the soul during uncertain A mix of three cardio genres in one class! Each class
times. consists of 15 minutes of Line Dance, 15 minutes of
After registration, students will receive an email Latin Dance and 15 minutes of Kickboxing. Class closes
from the instructor with a course summary, with 15 minutes of Yoga Stretch.
list of needed materials and an introduction
to acrylic painting techniques. Students then
receive a weekly email with a video demonstration MOVIES
and comprehensive, easy-to-follow written
instructions with professional tips. Students 12:30 p.m. Showtime
can schedule call time for one-on-one assistance Registration required
with the instructor as needed and have access Member: $2 for snacks and movie
to the instructor’s personal email for questions
Nonmember: $3 for snacks and
at any time during this course. There also is the
movie
opportunity to interact with fellow students at the
beginning of each session to discuss their weekly
work and progress. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
There will be an optional Zoom art show at the "JUDY" (2019)
end of the four-week session to display and Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," Judy
discuss each others' work. Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at
Week One: Landscapes the Talk of the Town nightclub. Renee Zellweger earned
an Academy Award for her portrayal of Judy Garland.
Week Two: Use of Light and Texture
Week Three: Still Life
Week Four: Free week to paint whatever you like
incorporating the skills you've learned.
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CHEERS TO VOLUNTEERS
In any given year, more than so I don't feel like it's a big deal.
400 people volunteer their time to I figured somebody has got to
The Helm in a variety of capacities do it and I wanted to make a
from our board members to contribution."
cafeteria servers to office help. "I just think that it's something
That changed after March 2020. that's needed," said Larry J. "Some
When we had to close our doors people just really depend on the
to nonessential services, we didn't meals. I think the risks are pretty
need as many volunteers. However, minimal for me."
one group of volunteers who were "I feel I'm very healthy," said
absolutely necessary: Meals on Bernadette T. "I'm doing other
Wheels drivers. Throughout the things like my own grocery
pandemic, a core group of people shopping and outside exercise, so
I don't think I could not
do this when I could do Larry J. prepares to load his car with
everything else." meals to deliver to clients. Each driver
Meals on Wheels used to delivers meals to eight to 12 clients per
be delivered daily Monday week.
through Friday. Drivers
would hand meals to minute or two, but it's not like
recipients or even carry before," explained Larry.
them into the house. That The volunteer drivers maintain a
changed with COVID-19. regular route of customers. "I care
"Now I put it out by the about them and how they're doing,"
front door or wherever, Larry said."
knock or ring, step back Said David, "One gentleman I
and wave and move on," have regularly asks me to drop
David B. loads a week's worth of healthy meals to explained David. "It's just some things off in the mailbox for
deliver to Meals on Wheels recipients. the way it has to be." him. It's easy to do and he's very
Said Bernadette, who appreciative."
have been delivering nutritious retired in 2009, and has been a When she first started delivering
meals to homebound seniors. regular Meals on Wheels delivery meals, Bernadette became known
Most of these men and women volunteer since then, "Some people to her clients for her natty
are over age 65 and continue to don’t want to open their door when attire. "I had a lot of business
volunteer even though they are at I'm on the porch, so, I step back clothes after spending 35 years
increased risk of contracting the and they’ll open up. Everyone's just in pharmaceutical sales," she
virus. being cautious." explained. "People would ask if I
"It's the least I can do," said As the pandemic worsened was going someplace after and I'd
David B., who's been delivering for and additional precautions were tell them 'I'm dressing up for you.'
The Helm since 2015. "When this needed for both drivers and They seemed to enjoy that."
whole thing hit us back in March, recipients, Meals on Wheels "We could not have delivered
I didn’t just want to sit home and converted to five frozen meals these meals without these
let somebody else do it. I wanted to delivered on Mondays. Recipients dedicated volunteers," The Helm
help out." liked the flexibility of the frozen Executive Director Peggy Hayes
Added David, "We take meals and it reduced the need for said. "It truly is amazing the
precautions and try to make sure volunteers. amount of support we receive for
recipients are doing the same, "You're still able to chat for a Continued on page 10
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Continued from page 7 VOLUNTEERS DURING Margaret C. George C.
THE PANDEMIC Mary S. Happy E.
Meals on Wheels. Every month
Annette C. Mary Eileen W. Hugh S.
we receive a number of donations
Anthony A. Mary Jo F. Jane M.
specifically designated for Meals Art B. Mary Lynn W. Jerry V.
on Wheels. Our annual March Bernie B. Mike D. Joan S.
for Meals fundraiser has raised Bob C. Patricia C. Joe F.
substantial funds as have other Chris C. Patty M. Julie A.
fundraisers throughout the year." Chris O. Paul B. Kathy C.
Added Hayes, "This community Dennis K. Peter C. Kelly B.
is incredibly supportive of Meals Donna O. Richard C. Kelly L.
on Wheels. When the pandemic Donna R. Rick E. Lynne W.
hit, so many people called about Doris O. Rick N. Marcia R.
helping. For obvious reasons, we Doug B. Rich S. Marie M.
had to continue with our vetted Gary C. Rob S. Marlene F.
volunteers, but we were so touched Jack M. Ron W. *Martin P.
by the outpouring of concern." Jackie P. Sally B. Mary Jo F.
In addition to Bernadette, Jerry K. Walt P. Mary Kay S.
Jim C. Matt N.
David and Larry, thank you to the VOLUNTEER
*John W. Michael M.
following volunteers who delivered DRIVERS IN 2020
Joe F. Peggy B.
Meals on Wheels throughout the Joe L. Alexis C. Ray W.
pandemic: Karen W. Ann V. Robert B.
Kathleen C. Carol B. Robert F.
Two regular Meals on Wheels Kathy Q. Craig W. Robert Z.
drivers passed away in 2020. They Kim D. Dan G. Ronald S.
are indicated with an asterisk. We Larry B. David V. Sandy S.
appreciate all they did and send Leon T. Dino R. Sheri C.
Margaret C. Fred S. Tom V.
deepest condolences to their families.
Gale M.
NEWS BRIEFS Become a member Stay fit from home
Enjoy the social, exercise and lifelong Exercising while at home is easier
Borrow a book or a learning programs available at The then ever! There are so many options.
puzzle or both Helm for just $48 a year.
You can join a Zoom exercise class.
You can borrow books and jigsaw We recognize we don't have as many You can watch and exercise along with
puzzles from The Helm. Tell us what programs right now, but we will soon prerecorded classes.
you're looking for; we'll select a few and you'll enjoy significant savings on
things, package them up and leave various programs. In the meantime, Visit our website, helmlife.org. We've
them on the porch off our parking
the savings from ordering lunch posted information from a variety
lot for you to pick up.
once a week pays for the annual of resources, including our regular
With winter here, it's a great time to membership. instructors here at The Helm.
hunker down with a good book or a
puzzle! Our professional staff and intimate, You can click on a link and take Seated
personalized environment make The Full Body Workout with Rosa. You can
We are always looking for more Helm unique among organizations do Zoom classes with Rosa or Gwen.
books and puzzles to share. If you and clubs in the Grosse Pointes and You can click on a link that takes
see something you think might be Harper Woods. We care about you! you to a variety of workouts offered
of interest, please consider donating through the YMCA.
to the collection. Please keep us in
Call us at 313-882-9600.
mind for your donations. Stay active. Stay fit!
10 The Helm Life Journal | 313-882-9600 | HELMLIFE.ORGTRIBUTES & HONORS Donations received between
October 19 and December 14, 2020.
If there are any errors or omissions,
In Memory Of In Honor Of please
Fluitt contact 313-649-2113, so we
Family
may make corrections.
Carl and Dolores Baranski Micki Nowinski
Thomas Baranski C. Lynn and Thomas McGann Rosanne Ficaro
Katy and Hal Messacar Fluitt Family
Marilyn Mooney Kathy and Rick Neumann William Goulette
Bonnie and Kenneth Steketee Catherine O'Malley Grosse Pointe Park Holiday and Winter
Pieter and Priscilla van Horne Survival Group
Roberta and Henry Moy
Grosse Pointe South National Art Honor
Alfred and Miriam F. Tom Memorial Deborah Wagner Society
Gift Fund Connie and Dick Dunlap Talynn Hemmel
Henry Ford – Pierson Clinic
Paul J. Schwanitz Sr.
Marie T. Schwanitz
Holiday Gift Baskets Home Instead Senior Care
Charles Gay
Emily Baker
John Watson Beaumont Hospice and Home Care
Denise Klieman
Mary and Charles Begg Jr. The Helm Knit Michigan Group
Jennifer Bingaman
Tracy and Douglas Blatt Kathy and Greg Kosmatka
Blanketed with Love Group
Tish and Gary Colett Joyce Lajack
The Helm Blanket Making for Charity
Mary DeBrunner Group Lakeshore Senior Living
Kim DeMeulemeester Doug Blatt Bernadette LaLonde-Tayler
Nancy and Michael Dodge Jeannie Brousseau Michele Lindsay
Happy Echlin William Campion The Helm Mah Jongg Club members
Kathy and Rick Neuman Kathleen and Richard Carlson Linda Marshall
Nancy and George Nicholson III Laura Casey Gerard B. Martin and Catherine A. Nordby
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Southall Aubrey Crawford Margaret McLaughlin
Judith and John D. Standish Donna Curran Paula Miller
Sandy and Jeff Streberger Ann and Michael Disser Lambro Niforos
Donna and Jim Waterston Janet Dzuris Nursing Unlimited
Mary Wilson Shelley Eells Donna O’Neill
John and Mary Jo Youngblood Maribeth Farkas The Helm Quilting Group
Olivia Roncone
St. Paul on the Lake Religious Education
Many other individuals have expressed their appreciation for our services with
Francis Sinclair
donations to specific programs, including Meals on Wheels, Medical Equipment
Carolyn Skaff
Loan Closet, Carry-out Lunch Service and Medicare Counseling, as well as general
Mike Sullivan
donations. We simply could not provide all the services we do for the community
Sunrise Senior Living
without this generous support. We are genuinely appreciative of those who invest
Kathy Troia
in and support our mission.
Shirley Whelan
Rebecca Wissinger
Mary Lynn Wuthrich
Marie Zeller
Lasting Legacy
The Helm at the Boll Life Center is only able to provide the much needed
Sponsors &
programs and services to seniors and their loved ones in our community In-Kind Donors
with the generous support of our donors. However large or small, a
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