Spotlight On January 2009:
Senior Events and Activities brought to you by...
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging at the
Beaver Island Community Center!

Every Monday thru Friday 11:30am – 12:30pm
Senior Congregate Meal Program – the Best“Fast Food” on the Island!
Delicious and nutritious daily meals are served up fast and hot!
Monthly menus and weekly sign-up sheets are available at the Community Center and will soon be available on-line. Participants are encouraged to sign up in advance on a weekly basis, for ordering purposes. Don’t worry if you can’t make it that day—we’d rather have too much than too little! If you didn’t sign up in advance but want to join in if possible, just call Ann—or leave a message—at 448-2022 by 10:30am.

Suggested donation for Seniors 60 and older is $2, and those under 60 $4.

Every Monday 12:45pm - BINGO!
Prizes, suspense, fun and free coffee!

Every Tuesday 12:45pm - Introduction to Wii!
The ultimate in “virtual fun!” Come experience the “Wii World”!
From bowling to balance, golfing to “gaming” and—virtually!—everything in between, the Wii system can engage you on a surprising adventure! Come experience the possibilities as we explore the Wii system together!

Every Friday 12:45pm – Classic “Clip” Friday!
Enjoy a blast-from-the-past audio recording, movie, or serial in the Hangout!
Your suggestions for presentations are welcomed, noted, investigated and appreciated!.

Every Month:
Birthday Lunch – (“Middle Wednesday”) January 14th
Celebrate the month’s Senior Birthdays with cake, ice cream and “extra” goodwill!

Sunday Dinner – January 18th 11am - 1pm
Great food, company and fun for the whole community! Look for new things every month! This month features roasted Turkey, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and Cherry cobbler.

Suggested donation for Seniors 60 and older is $3, and those under 60 $6.
Special Dates of Interest:
January 1st – New Year’s Day
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Closed
January 30th – Andre Villoch in Concert – Folk rock – call for details!

Don’t Forget...
FREE Senior Transit is available thru 2009!
Any senior residing in Charlevoix County/Beaver Island is able to obtain free transportation through the Charlevoix County Transit program! Call Ann at the Center (448-2022) to coordinate your ride with our other Island Seniors!

Since all rides are mapped-out and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis it
is recommended that interested parties schedule at least 24-hours in advance.

Stay Tuned to www.pabi.beaverisland.org and visit the Beaver Island Senior Center at the Beaver Island Community Center for updates on Activities, Events, Movies and more!

Beaver Island Senior Community News
November 2008

The following services are offered to Seniors of Beaver Island through the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging:

*Congregate Meal Program *Home Delivered Meals *Homemaker Services *Personal Care *Respite Care *Lawn & Snow Removal *Tax Preparation *Medicare D Counseling *RN Assessments
Call the COA office for more information 231.237.0103 or 866.428.5185. Or contact Ann Partridge at 231.448.2022

Senior Congregate Meal Program: is off and running at the Beaver Island Senior Center! Delicious daily meals are available starting at 11:30am and are on a donation basis. The suggested donation for Seniors 60 years and older is $2, and those under 60, $4.

Monthly menus and sign-up sheets are available at the Community Center and will be available on line at www.pabi.beaverisland.org. Participants are encouraged to sign up on the sheets a week in advance to ensure enough food is planned for. To make sure your meal is reserved for any particular day, please call Ann at 448-2022 by 10:30am.

Birthdays will be celebrated monthly with a special lunch and dessert on the “Middle Wednesday” of the month—that is, the Wednesday closest to the 15th. November’s Birthday lunch celebration will be on Wednesday the 12th.

Sunday Dinners sponsored by the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging: are happenin’ and the whole community is invited to attend! Join us November 16th and December 14th from 11am to 1pm at the Community Center for fabulous fare, fun, and prizes! Again, dinners are on a donation basis. The suggested donation for Seniors 6o years and older is $3, and those under 60, $6.

Free Senior Transit: is available through 2009 for Seniors residing in Charlevoix County! Available 6am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday, all you have to do is call Sherry or Lisa at the Boat Dock, 448-2210, and schedule your pickup and return. All rides are on a first come, first served basis so it is best to call at least a day ahead to schedule your ride. Keep this in mind when the weather starts to turn—we can have a great “car pool” to the Senior Center for some activities, a nice hot lunch, and a visit!

Stay tuned to www.pabi.beaverisland.org and visit the Beaver Island Senior Center for more Charlevoix County Commission on Aging exciting announcements, like Bingo, Wii Challenges, Computer Assistance, Yoga and more!