Dementia: 101 Understanding the Basics: This is set for Wednesday, Aug. 11
Join Director of Education and Outreach Trena Winans and Health Education Coordinator Billie Ritter, RN, for an enlightening session about Alzheimer’s disease and other related forms of dementia. This informative presentation will discuss the basics including what dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are, their symptoms and stages, and how they are diagnosed and treated. This program provides a primer of background information that is helpful knowledge for other sessions focused on communication, challenges, and therapeutic engagement.
Class will be offered in-person and via Zoom/Phone simultaneously. Please cancel your reservation if you or anyone in your household is sick. Reserve your spot online or by calling 989-633-3700.
*For all caregiver classes, if you are caring for another person and are not previously registered with Senior Services as a caregiver, please plan for a few extra minutes on the phone for registration or to arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a brief form. Call 633-3700 to register. Respite scholarships may be available. If requesting respite care, notify when registering.
Evidence-based class
Matter of Balance: Help Reduce Risk of Falls: This will be held in person from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 31-Sept. 23, at Trailside.
This outstanding evidence-based series of classes is proven to help reduce risk of falls. As we tend to lose balance, strength and flexibility and have vision changes as we age, our risk increases. The good news is we can do something about it! We will address fear of falling, learn to assess our home, how to get up safely if we do fall, and get practice with basic exercises that can help increase strength, flexibility and balance. If you need low-vision materials, please notify when registering.
Reserve your spot online or by calling 989-633-3700.
Space is extremely limited, so reserve a spot early for this potentially life-saving series. We are asking unvaccinated participants to please wear a mask. Please cancel your reservation if you or anyone in your household is sick.
Healthy Hints
Be In-the-Know About Milk and Plant-Based Alternatives: This will be held in person from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in room 160 at Trailside.
Let’s clear up some of the confusion about dairy and plant-based beverages. Look at why people may choose a certain beverage. What about lactose intolerance and what is A2 milk? Compare nutritional values as well as pros and cons for many of the options available to you in the cooler at the local grocery store.
To reserve a seat, call 989-633-3700 or book online at www.SeniorServicesMidland.org at least one day before the presentation. We encourage you to come for lunch the day of the program.
Lunchtime Learners
Gambling Away the Golden Years: This will be held in person from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, in room 160 at Trailside.
Retirement brings with it all kinds of opportunities… and challenges. Work is done. The family’s grown. It’s your turn to “play.” You’ve got all the time in the world to relax and enjoy yourself – to read, take walks, fish, golf, play cards, travel, explore new hobbies, go to movies, attend concerts, even volunteer more at church and other organizations around town. For some, gambling can become a way to socialize and provide some entertainment. But, as with most forms of entertainment, it is possible to get too much of a good thing. When a gambler’s fun becomes an obsession, there’s no turning back. They have crossed the line… from entertainment to addiction. Gambling Away the Golden Years™ explores the possibility of gambling turning from entertainment to addiction during the golden years.
Presented by Angela Johnson and Michelle Beeck from The Legacy Center for Community Success. Michelle is their Community Educator, responsible for coordinating social, emotional and drug prevention programming within local school districts. Angela serves as Community Integration Leader responsible for collaborating with community coalitions and organizations to create a healthy community. Both have received Prevention Specialist certification from the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals.
Reserve your spot online or by calling 989-633-3700. Please cancel your reservation if you or anyone in your household is sick.
*Please note Lunchtime Learners is again concurrent with lunch. If you would like to get a meal the day of the program, please be sure to register for your meal by 9 a.m. the day of the program. Be sure to arrive prior to the program start time, by between 11:30-11:45 a.m. to begin lunch.
Tuesdays with TED
The nonprofit TED, standing for Technology, Entertainment, Design, offers knowledge and inspiration from the world’s foremost thinkers under the moniker “ideas worth spreading” free online. These talks give access to the world’s most inspiring voices, discussing a vast range of themes. Join educator Mike Trebilcock on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month during lunch to watch a TED talk (typically 10-20 minutes each) and participate in lively discussion about the ideas presented.
Call 989-633-3700 or register online at SeniorServicesMidland.org
Travel and adventure series
Whether you used to travel the globe and want to comfortably revisit favorite places, are curious about amazing locales you have never seen, or are seeking inspiration for your next trip! Travel and Adventure is being held twice this month so that more people can enjoy the program. Choose which date/format is best for you and register early. We will enjoy welcoming you in-person once your vaccinations are complete!
Rick Steves: Egypt’s Cairo, Nile, Luxor, and Alexandria: Mon, Aug. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. online via Zoom and noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at Trailside.
Rick Steves is your perfect travel partner, guiding you through his favorite cities, villages, and off-the-beaten-path getaways. In these episodes, he sails beyond Europe, exploring the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt.
*Please note Travel and Adventure is concurrent with lunch. If you would like to get a meal the day of the program, please be sure to register for your meal by 9:00 am that day. Be sure to arrive prior to the program start time, by between 11:30 and 11:45 am to begin lunch.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
This takes place Wednesdays at Trailside. Weigh-in is from 8:15 to 9:05 a.m., and the program runs from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
TOPS group 720 Midland meets at Senior Services on Wednesday mornings. TOPS is a weight loss support group that’s affordable and works! No fad diets or food to buy. Eat what you love with portion control and healthy weight loss tips.
Masks optional for vaccinated participants. Please do not attend if you or anyone in your household is sick.
Call for more information 989-633-3700.
Caregiver support group
This is held in person from 10 to 11:30 am. Aug. 10 and 24 at Trailside.
This confidential support group is for men or women taking care of another person, be it their spouse, friend, or family member. The group discusses current stressful situations and participants problem solve to find solutions and appropriate ways of coping. Educational material, tips and techniques are always included to help you as a caregiver.
Call 989-633-3700 to reserve your spot!
The caregiver or the person receiving care must be 60 years of age or older to attend.Please cancel your reservation if you or anyone in your household is sick.
In-Person center activities
Regular center hours resumed in July at Trailside (M-F | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., meal at 11:30 a.m.), Sanford (M-F | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., meal at 11:30 a.m.) & Coleman (M-F | 9-3 pm, meal at 11:30 a.m.). Mills and Greendale locations continue to increase activities, and will be offered a meal during scheduled activities. Stay tuned for re-opening details of those Centers.
Call the center director to reserve a lunch or for more details: Cari at Trailside: 989-633-3790, Sheryl at Coleman: 989-465-6216, Greendale: 989-832-8683, Elizabeth at Mills: 989-633-3788 and Dawn at Sanford: 989-687-7888. Please call by 9 am the day of to make your lunch reservation.
Locations
Coleman Center, 415 E Webster Center, 415 E Webster
Greendale Center, 4011 W. Isabella Rd Center, 4011 W. Isabella Road
Mills Center, 2601 E. Shearer Rd Center, 2601 E. Shearer Road
Sanford Center, 3243 N. West River Rd Center, 3243 N. West River Road
Trailside Center, 4700 Dublin Ave Center, 4700 Dublin Ave.
Fitness classes
These are limited to people age 50+ living in Midland County.
Online Fitness: Stay active, independent and strong from the comfort and safety of your home via Zoom. You can view and participate in the class using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
Chair Yoga: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:30 a.m. • Online via Zoom: Yoga has numerous positive health effects including calming the mind, easing arthritis, building strength, increasing flexibility and improving balance. Chair Yoga makes this practice available to anyone. Join Steve for a wonderful class utilizing seated and standing poses and see the benefits for yourself! The cost per class is $4. You may purchase a punchcard. The charge is $36, which gets you 10 classes for the price of nine.
Bonesaver: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:40 a.m. • Online via Zoom: This weight-training class is for the prevention of osteoporosis. Suitable for all fitness levels, adaptable to your physical restrictions. No equipment needed to start. There is a suggested donation of $2 a class. Please send a check at the end of each month until the time when we restart in-person classes.
Indoor Fitness Classes: Let’s shake off those cobwebs and get moving!! See each class for further details.
• No Fun & Fitness Classes, will resume in September
• Outdoor Tai Chi will resume in September
• Zumba Gold: Monday-Thursday at 8:20 a.m. • Trailside in Birchwood: Zumba Gold is designed for people ages 50 and up, with low impact dance steps, balance and strength built into each session and set to Latin and world music. Your first Zumba class is free! Classes after that are $4 drop-in, $30 for a 10-visit punch card or $60 for a 20-class punch card. Instructor Trena Winans is a certified Zumba Gold instructor and has over 40 years of dance experience.
• Gentle Yoga with Steve Weckle: Tuesdays at 8:20-9:20 a.m. • Sanford: Yoga has numerous positive health effects including calming the mind, easing arthritis, building strength, increasing flexibility and improving balance. Class is in the Sanford Center Fitness Room. Please bring your own mat. The cost per class is $4 with punch-cards available for $36 for 10 classes.
• Chair Yoga with Steve Weckle: Wednesdays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Trailside in Birchwood
Yoga has numerous positive health effects including calming the mind, easing arthritis, building strength, increasing flexibility and improving balance. Chair Yoga makes this practice available to anyone. Join Steve for a wonderful class utilizing seated and standing poses and see the benefits for yourself! The cost per class is $4. You may purchase a punch-card. The charge is $36, which gets you 10 classes for the price of nine. The cost per class is $4 with punch-cards available for $36 for 10 classes.
• Line Dancing for Beginners: Wednesdays at 10-11 a.m. • Indoors at Trailside: Join friends new and old for a great time moving to music! Unlike circle dancing, line dancers are not in physical contact with each other making it a great exercise for these times! No fee. Call 633-3700 for details.
• Line Dancing: Fridays at 10-11 a.m. • Indoors at Trailside: Join friends new and old for a great time moving to music! Unlike circle dancing, line dancers are not in physical contact with each other making it a great exercise for these times! No fee. Call 633-3700 for details.
• Bonesaver: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:40 a.m. • Trailside in Birchwood & Sanford: This weight-training class is for the prevention of osteoporosis. Suitable for all fitness levels, adaptable to your physical restrictions. No equipment needed to start. There is a suggested donation of $2 a class. Please send a check at the end of each month until the time when we restart in-person classes.
For more information or to register, call 989-633-3700 or visit www.seniorservicesmidland.org
