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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
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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.
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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."
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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