By Staff
Announcements
35 Years! The center has been servicing our area for 35 years and counting … look out for 50!
Calling all Euchre Players Saturday, June 21 at 1 p.m. The Traveling Euchre Tournament makes its next stop at the Niles Senior Center. There is a sign-up sheet at each Center, or call us. Enjoy an afternoon of euchre, snacks, fun and prizes.
Notice of the Annual Meeting the meeting will be held Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at the center. An election of officers, trustees and board members will be held. Any individual residing in the 49120 or 49107 zip codes and is on the mailing list for the monthly newsletter are eligible to vote.
Wanted: Board Members There are several openings on the Center's Board of Directors. If you have the time and energy to share and have a desire to help the Center continue to grow, consider applying. Applications are available at the front desk or by calling (269) 683-9380.
35th Annual Senior Picnic Bingo, food, music and surprises will be offered Thursday, June 26 at the St. Mary's School Gym from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. All you need to bring is your ticket and your own table service. The deadline to pick up a ticket is Friday, June 20.
CarFit Program presented by AAA &AARP will be offered to older adults for opportunities to check how their personal cars "fit"" them. You'll be led through a 15 minute 12 point checklist while sitting in your vehicle. You will receive recommendations for adjustments and adaptations to make your time behind the wheel easier and safer. Please call to make an appointment.
Rescheduled: Trading Places "Journeying with Our Parents into their Old Age Fridays: Aug. 1, 8 and 15 from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Niles Center. Presented by the Cass County Council on Aging and the Area Agency on Aging. The program is free but you must sign up in advance. Classes are designed for anyone who may become a caregiver. There will be information on available resources, what to expect and how to plan ahead. Participants receive a course workbook. Refreshments will be served.
Share your Talents Friday, Aug. 15 at the Berrien County Youth Fair. Exhibit your work for Senior Day. Categories include arts: painting, photography and carving; crafts: knitting, crocheting, quilting and sewing. You'll receive a free fair pass … and might even win a blue ribbon!
For Fun
Scrapbooking Mondays from 1-3:30 p.m. Please join us. Beginner and experienced scrappers welcome. The Senior Center has magazines, cutters, punches, border pencils, a light box, chalk, colored pencils, pens, rubber stamps, stencils, embossers and more for your use. Please bring your own scissors and adhesive.
Ceramics Class Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Whether you are new to ceramics or have done it before, this class is for you. We furnish the supplies and we have pieces you may purchase to complete.
Chat and Stitch Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Come and be a part of this friendly group. Bring whatever you are working on or get some new ideas. Help is available with tatting and crocheting.
Pastels Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Phillip Falcone will teach you about pastels and art in general. Come join the fun!
Tai Chi Wednesdays &Fridays at 2 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of this ancient exercise of balance and tranquility. Ongoing prarticipation has been proven to improve your helth. Wear loose fitting clothes and bring an exercise mat or rug.
Book Club First Thursdays at 10 a.m.
BINGO Thursdays at 1 p.m.
The Niles Senior Woodcarvers Thursdays from 5 until 8 p.m. Bring your tools and wood and join us. Teachers are willing to help. Kits available. For more information, call Pat Miles at 684-5924. All invited. Free. Must be 16 or older.
Let's Go Shopping We take a trip at the beginning of each month. Call us to find out about the next trip, Friday, June 27 to Shipshewana!
Line Dancing Beginning Class Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Hawaiian Dancing Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Sign Language Fridays at 10 a.m. At this beginning class, Marcie Nunemaker will teach you the basics of signing.
Watercolor Painting Thursdays at 1 p.m. Mary Matheney will cover the basics and beyond.
Hawaiian Dancing Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Protect The Wandering
Project Lifesaver Is someone you care about at risk of wandering away and becoming lost due to the effects of Alzheimer's Disease or another disorder? Project Lifesaver can provide safety and peace of mind. Berrien County TRIAD has raised the money to purchase equipment for this project. There are currently two mobile tracking units in the county. Clients who are part of the program wear personalized wristbands that emit tracking signals. When a caregiver reports the person missing, a search and rescue team is alerted and starts searching with a mobile tracking unit. Search times are reduced from hours and days to minutes. The signal can be tracked from several miles and even from inside buildings. The initial cost is $300 and there is a $10 monthly fee for battery replacement. Some financial assistance may be available For more information, contact Berrien County Sheriff's Deputy Karen Klug at (269) 695-3887 ext. 7221.
On The Road
South Bend Silver Hawks Tuesday, July 2: Enjoy the game followed by fireworks. Includes box seats and transportation. A fun summer outing for only $17!
Conklin's Barn Dinner Theatre &Pair-A-Dice Casino July 20-21 Enjoy brunch and a wonderful performance of "It Runs in the Family"
Boggstown Cabaret w/Indianapolis Capitol/Speedway Tour Aug. 9-10 Includes lodging with breakfast; tour of Capitol; stop at Indiana State Museum; lunch at Macy's Tea Room; tour &one lap at Indianapolis Speedway and dinner &show at Boggstown Cabaret. Book your trip by July 1.
Chicago Neighborhood Tour Thursday, Aug. 14 Sample the charm and histories of three diverse neighborhoods: Greek Town, China Town and Little Italy. $45 includes guided tour, time on your own to browse and transportation on the South Shore. Register by July 18.
Holland Princess Lunch Cruise, Saugatuck Saturday, Sept. 6 Includes two hour cruise with lunch, free-time in Saugatuck and a Signal Travel escort.
Magical "Mystery" Tour Sept 13-14 Includes one breakfast, two lunches, deluxe overnight hotel stay and three fun filled attractions.
Little River Casino Sept. 24-25 Includes escort, bus snacks and entertainment, lodging at Little River Resort and $18 per day gaming credits.
Longaberger Bus Trip Nov. 7 -8 $155 Call Liz Blake at (574) 252-5143
Help &Helpers
Patient Transportation Help is Requested: By occasionally donating a few hours of your time you can help someone obtain needed medical care. The Center needs drivers for our medical transportation service. You drive the Center's car in the Niles-Buchanan and/or South Bend area. Drive as little or as much as you wish. It's fun and you'll meet some nice people who will really appreciate your help! Call Mary at 683-9380 to help out!
For Your Convenience
Did you know that the Center offers you access to:
10 photocopies
FAX to local &toll-free recipients for free, a nominal fee for long-distance faxes.
buy long distance phone cards.
buy postage stamps
have papers notarized, just call ahead.
Drivers for Veterans to receive their medical care by driving them to appointments at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The Senior Center is the home base for a DAV van. Passengers will meet you at the Center.
Legal Services are Available Free help is available for low-income people through Western Michigan Legal Services. Their phones are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Their toll free number is (888) 783-8190.
To Stop Unwanted Offers for credit cards you may choose to stop receiving "pre-screened" offers of credit by calling toll free (888) 567-8688.
Medicare Scam Alert Medicare beneficiaries in the Detroit, Grand Rapids and Manistee areas have received calls from someone stating they were from Medicare. The caller requested private information stating they would be issuing new Medicare cards.
The Niles Area Senior Center is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is located at 1109 Bell Road in Niles. Their phone number is (269) 683-9380, their email is nilesseniorcenter@sbcglobal.net