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Meridian Senior Center January - February 2021 Newsletter GOODBYE 2020, AND HELLO 2021! The year 2020 will be remembered as a hellacious year filled with highs and lows and everything in between. We are all longing for “normalcy”. We are ready to get out and go to a movie or a concert. We want to book that flight and take a trip, relax at a restaurant for a meal where you can be waited on, or quite simply just meet up at the senior center with friends once again. More than any other year I think many of us will find some peace at the end of 2020. After all, a new year provides the opportunity for new beginnings. A time to take an honest assessment of oneself and our life. It can be hard to know where to start, but if done with good intention, we can start in the right place. Collectively, let’s take a big deep breath as we say goodbye (or good riddance) to 2020 and say hello to a brand new year, and a new beginning, because together we’ve got this! Tri-County Office on Aging Meals on Wheels program has several drive up locations that those 60 and over can pick up 5 complete meals once a week without leaving their car. Call 517-887-1393 for more information and registration to pick up meals. Home delivery is available to those 60 and over that are not able to pick up meals. To apply for home delivered Meals on Wheels call 517-887-1460. Meridian Senior Center Visit our webpage and Facebook! 4000 Okemos Rd www.meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com Okemos, MI 48864 www.facebook.com/meridianseniorcenter (Phone)517-706-5045 (Email) meridianseniorcenter@gmail.com page 1
JANUARY KEEP YOUR BODY MOVING Thursday, January 7th 2:00 pm Join by Phone or Zoom JOURNEY TOWARD Call to register at (517) 706-5045 HEALING: Presented by Mary London, Peak Performance Join Peak Performance Physical Therapy for a HOPE FOR THE virtual meeting to discuss how to keep moving GRIEVING during the winter months. A trained movement Wednesday, January 13th specialist will guide you through tips to achieve 11:00 am and maintain goals for staying active, and some Join by Phone or Zoom fitness apps that can provide additional Call to register (517)706-5045 inspiration. Be sure to have a stable chair to sit on Presented by Steve Gonzales, Grace and get ready to get moving for a tutorial of an Hospice easy home workout! Death is never convenient! It disrupts our life, activities and our plans. Even when we know our loved one will die sooner than COCKTAILS AND later, the pain we feel when death steals CONVERSATIONS away is no less severe. If you’ve recently lost a loved one, come to this 1- hour workshop Friday, January 8th and learn how to: 4:30 pm Understand your grief and move forward Join by phone or via Zoom Enjoy anniversaries and holidays (again) Call to register at (517) 706-5045 Lets Talk; What 2020 Has Taught Us? Are you thankful 2020 is over? Everyone can MIND BENDERS agree that 2020 has been a hectic year full of Thursday, January 14th more downs than ups. With election fatigue 11:00 am combined with the pandemic, many of us were Join by phone or via Zoom more than ready to wave goodbye to 2020! On Lead by Eric Stanton, Okemos Public Friday, January 8th, let’s come together to Library discuss what 2020 has taught us. Share and Call to register (517) 706-5045 celebrate our wins and accomplishments and Join us by phone or online via Zoom for how we can keep our spirits and minds healthy word games and puzzles to stimulate into 2021. your brain and help you to remain sharp and alert. Grab a cup of coffee, find a cozy seat, and get ready for an enjoyable “mental” workout. TRAVEL SHORTS: THE FLORIDA KEYS Tuesday, January 19th 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Join by Phone or Zoom Call to register (517)706-5045 Presented by Tom Moore, Head Librarian, Haslett Library Stretching 126 miles south toward Cuba, the COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Florida Keys are a perfect escape. Highlights WITH CHIEF PLAGA along the way include Key Largo, Islamorada, Tuesday, January 12th Marathon, Big Pine Key and the irrepressible 10:00 am Key West. Travel along the Overseas Highway Join by Phone or via Zoom with CADL’s Tom Moore to explore these Call to register (517) 706-5045 stunning keys. page 2
REMINISCING THE 1940’S BOOK CLUB Thursday, January 21st Monday, January 25th 2:00 pm 11:00 am Join by Phone or Zoom Join by Phone or Zoom Call to register Call to register (517)706-5045 Presented by: Audrey Kingdon, Brookdale Presented by Nakhita Nalla, Librarian Meridian & Christy Swope, The Willows at Haslett Library East Lansing The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Join us in Reminiscing the Fantastic 40’s! Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie During this online interactive event that Barrows celebrates all things 1940’s, there will be “I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? trivia, music and personal sharing time. Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing Enjoy this great way to reflect on the 40’s instinct in books that brings them to their from the comfort of your home. perfect readers.” January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A looking for her next book subject. Who could BETTER NIGHTS SLEEP imagine that she would find it in a letter from Friday, January 22 a man she’s never met, a native of the island 3:00 pm of Guernsey, who has come across her name Join by Phone or Zoom written inside a book by Charles Lamb. As Call to register (517)706-5045 Juliet and her new correspondent exchange Presented by: Alexa at Cypress Home Care letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this Up to 48% of all older adults have Insomnia man and his friends—and what a symptoms according to the Journal of clinical wonderfully eccentric world it is. The sleep medicine. Insomnia can be as simple as Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society having trouble falling asleep, waking up —born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its several times during the night, waking up too members were discovered breaking curfew early and not being able to fall back to sleep. by the Germans occupying their island— Chronic insomnia increases the risk of boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast accidents such as falls and other health of characters, from pig farmers to conditions, like depression, diabetes, heart phrenologists, literature lovers all. disease, and cognitive impairment. Sleep is important for overall health. If insomnia is affecting you or your loved one, be sure to join WHEN IS IT TIME TO us and learn about some natural ways to combat this common nemesis. CONSIDER MOVING INTO ASSISTED LIVING? Tuesday, January 26th 3:00 pm Join by Phone or Zoom Call to register Presented by Olivia from Grand Haven Assisted Living Facility Each person ages at a different rate and may face varying health challenges as the years march on. Because of this, navigating health care decisions later in life isn’t always a ASK A LAWYER straightforward proposition. One of those Monday, January 25th decisions may be trying to decide when is the Phone or Zoom right time to move into an assisted living Appointments available between community, and when to begin making plans 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for such a transition. In this presentation we Call to make your appointment by will be discussing the types of services calling (517) 706-5045 provided by an Assisted Living, the signs that Provided by JKY Legal Group Assisted Living is the appropriate next step, and tools to navigate the senior living landscape." page 3
BENEFITS OF FEBRUARY ESSENTIAL OILS Thursday, February 11th USSR: MYTHS 2 pm MYSTERIES AND SPIES Join by Phone or Zoom Thursday, February 4th Call to register 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Presented by Alexa, Cypress Home Care Join by Phone or Zoom Essential oils have been used for nearly 6,000 Call to register; Register by February 1st years, with the aim of improving a person’s Presented by Henry Quinlan health or mood. The National Association for During this one hour presentation Mr. Quinlan Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) defines will share with you his experiences and aromatherapy as “the therapeutic application involvement that spanned over 30 year with or the medicinal use of aromatic substances the former Soviet Union and Russia including (essential oils) for holistic healing.” Don’t miss living in Moscow for five years during the this opportunity to learn more about what demise of the USSR and the rise of the new essential oils are and how they can be used to Russia. The presentation will entertain and treat a variety of ailments. educate. Hermitage, Bolshoi Theater VALENTINES SPAGHETTI Kremlin Museum Palaces DINNER TO GO Moscow Subway Friday, February 12th S. J. who survived 20 years in Soviet prison camp. Drive through and pick up “curbside” Tour of Soviet Space facilities with Wally Schirra. 3:30 - 4:15 pm Discovered a long held secret of Soviet Space Deadline to pre-order; Friday, February Agency. Memorable comment of Michelle Pfeiffer about 5th making a film with Sean Connery in Moscow. Limited to 25 Summit 1990 President Gorbachev and President Sponsored by: GrandHaven Assisted G. H. Bush. Overthrow of Communism – Living Dismantling the USSR. Enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner from Olive Garden. Tanks in the streets. Pushkin Museum Each meal will come with breadsticks and The Three Great Mysteries of Russia salad. Plus a fun gift from your friends at The Amber Room the Senior Center. The Czar’s Jewels The Art taken by Napoleon Soviet Union in WW2 Unusual story of Father Walter Ceszak Spying for the F.B.I. Publishing the first telephone book in the USSR since 1934. Publishing “Make Way for Ducklings” in Russian in Russia. Installation of statues of “Make Way for Ducklings” in Moscow. Capitalism takes hold along with Russian Mafia. MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP My encounters with the Russian Mafia. Interview with F.B.I. in 1917 regarding 201 HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST Tuesday, February 16th 1:00 pm MIND BENDERS Thursday, February 11th Join by Phone or Zoom 11:00 am Call to register Join by phone or via Zoom Presented by: Darla Jackson, Human Lead by Eric Stanton, Okemos Public Services Specialist Library The Human Services Specialist at Meridian Call to register Township works to determine eligibility for Join us by phone or online via Zoom for different human service programs and services word games and puzzles to stimulate in Ingham County. Would you like to learn your brain and help you to remain sharp more about what the Meridian Township and alert. Grab a cup of coffee, find a Human Services Specialist does to help those in cozy seat, and get ready for an enjoyable the community and how she may be able to “mental” workout. help you, a friend or a loved one? page 4
TRAVEL SHORTS: THE COCKTAILS AND REPUBLIC OF MALTA CONVERSATIONS Tuesday, February 16th Friday, February 19th 2:30 pm 4:30 pm Join by phone or Zoom Join by phone or Zoom Call to register (517)706-5045 Call to register (517)706-5045 Lead by Tom Moore, Head Librarian, Haslett Library One of the smallest countries in the world, the island nation of Malta is known for its historic sites and beautiful beaches. Join CADL’s Tom Moore to explore this incredible archipelago. ASK A LAWYER Monday, February 22nd Phone or Zoom Appointments available between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Call to make your appointment (517)706-5045 WINTER SING-A-LONG Provided by JKY Legal Group Friday, February 19th 1:00 pm BOOK CLUB Join by Phone or Zoom Monday, February 22nd Call to register (517)706-5045 11:00 am Lead by: Gordy and Judy Tuthill Join by Phone or Zoom Find your inner rock star? Opera singer? Call to register (517) 706-5045 and tune in and sing-a-long to some Presented by Nakhita Nalla, Librarian uplifting and lively songs to brighten Haslett Library your day and chase the winter blues Once Upon A River by Diane Setterfield away. We will be singing a variety of On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient seasonal & general songs. Don't worry inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary about knowing the words - The lyrics will event takes place. The regulars are telling be shared from our computer to your stories while away the dark hours, when the computer screen. We will also be door bursts open on a grievously wounded including some interesting facts about stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a many of the songs, composers and the small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes artists who made these songs famous. We a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? look forward to seeing you and singing Is it magic? Or can science provide an together! explanation? These questions have many answers, some of them quite dark indeed.Once Upon a River is a glorious tapestry of a book that combines folklore and science, magic and myth. Suspenseful, romantic, and richly atmospheric, the beginning of this novel will sweep you away on a powerful current of storytelling, transporting you through worlds both real and imagined, to the triumphant conclusion whose depths will continue to give up their treasures long after the last page is turned. page 5
REMINISCING THE 1950’S FIELD TRIP FRIDAY Tuesday, February 23rd Friday, January 8th & February 12th 2:00 pm Registration Deadline Thursday prior Join by Phone or Zoom Though our in person trips are on hold for Call to register now, we have found a way to visit interesting Presented by: Audrey Kingdon, Brookdale and sometimes distant places from the Meridian & Christy Swope, The Willows at comfort of our homes. East Lansing After you register, a link will be sent to Join us for the second installment: you via email 12:00 pm the day of. Reminiscing the Fabulous 50’s! You will be participating in an online interactive event that celebrates all things 1950’s. There will CONCERTS ON DEMAND Monday, January 18th & February 15th be trivia, music and personal sharing time. Registration deadline Friday prior Enjoy this great way to reflect on the 50’s Wharton Center concerts and or concerts from the comfort of your home. at the MET may be on hold for the foreseeable future, but we have found a way to bring you some incredible performances that can be watch while curled up on the couch with a warm cup of coffee or tea. If you would like to participate in our concerts on demand please call or email the senior center to register. After you register, a link will be sent to you via email 12:00 pm the day of. JUST A CLICK AWAY - ON DEMAND PROGRAMS HEALTHY LIVING WITH CARD MAKING CLASS DR. AJ SHAH WITH RONDA Wednesday, January 27th & February Via Facebook live on Ronda's Card Making 24th Facebook Page Registration deadline Tuesday prior Dr. Friday, January 22nd & February 26th Aajay Shah is a Board Certified 11:00 am Cardiologist, certified in Lifestyle For more information contact Ronda at Medicine, Life Coach, and Motivational rondaladuke@outlook.com Speaker. His passion and dedication is to Show your loved ones how much you care by help people live a healthier and happier making these one-of-a-kind creations! Join life. Dr Shah puts a major emphasis on the Ronda as she walks you through making these importance of prevention. And even beautiful hand crafted cards. though it’s important to start prevention as early as possible, he tells his patients that it is never too late to focus on preventing disease and even in some cases reversing it. You too can hear Dr. Shah share his passion and knowledge for health and healthy living each month from the comfort of your own home. After you register, a link will be sent to you via email 12:00 pm the day of. page 6
VIRTUAL EXERCISE PROGRAMS Balance & Core- ZOOM Yoga with Piril Chair-based Class Mondays Level I- (beginners and all January 4 - February 22 12:30 - 1:30 skill levels) Cost $60 Tuesdays No class on 1/18 and 2/15 Additional January 5th - February 23rd cost for class equipment $25.00 - This is 10:30 am - 11:30 am a one time fee. $10 per class, or can be paid by 1 month or In this virtual class, participants work on 2 months strengthening and movement patterning Pay for the full session and receive 30% off to support balance, coordination, and $12 drop-in fee movement resilience. While most of the All levels welcome. class is taken while seated, a small amount Gentle and mindful introduction to of standing work is also explored in each traditional and modified yoga postures. We class. Students will need a therapy band will explore the benefits of seated (chair) and and BrainSpeed ball, which can be standing postures.This class is best for purchased through the Meridian Senior beginners, seniors with balance issues Center. This class takes place via Zoom. and/or mobility challenges. No prior experience necessary. Balance & Core- Level II- (intermediate) Mat-based Class Thursdays Wednesdays January 7th - February 25th January 6th - February 24th 12:30 pm - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm $10 per class, or can be paid by 1 month or Cost $80 2 months via Zoom Pay for the full session and receive 30% off Additional cost for class equipment is $12 drop-in fee $25 - This is a one time fee Participants must be able to stand and to In this virtual class, participants work on sit on the floor (for up to an hour). strengthening and movement patterning to Take advantage of the beginning of a new support balance, coordination, and year to ease back into your practice. This movement resilience. While most of the class is best for anyone who is looking to class is taken while seated, a small amount explore the depths of familiar postures. of standing work is also explored in each class. Students will need a therapy band and BrainSpeed ball, which can be purchased through the Meridian Senior SENIOR CENTER OFFICE Center. This class takes place via Zoom. WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES IN 2021: January 18th - Martin Luther King Day February 15th - Presidents Day April 5 - 9th - Spring Break May 31 - Memorial Day July 2nd - Independence Day Holiday September 6th - Labor Day November 25 - 26 - Thanksgiving December 20 - 31 - WInter Break page 7
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE.. Julia F. & Richard F. the 2015 Summer BBQ Christy C. from the Willows, Bonnie J., and Stan K. at the 2018 Father's Day Beer and Brats Ralph F., James S., Linda H., and Linda R., Katie L., Pat L., Julie S., & Arlene H. at the 2018 Euchre Party during a mini photo shoot outside, winter 2016 Paula B., at the August September Nirmala S. at the 2017 Ice Cream Social Birthday Celebration in 2020
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