Issue #388 | November 19-23, 2018
AgeWell Is Closed November 22 & 23
#GivingTuesday Just Around The Corner
Join AgeWell Services on Tuesday, November 27 to celebrate #GivingTuesday by donating online to help feed a senior in Muskegon, Oceana or Ottawa Counties.

Our goal this year is to provide 250 additional meals from Giving Tueday donations. No donation is too small. A donation of just $6 will provide a hot nutritious meal and a safety check to a homebound senior.
9 Ways to Deal with Dietary Restrictions at Holiday Meals
The holiday season is here and with that comes fancy dinners, work parties, potlucks and family gatherings. While breaking bread with your favorite people can be one of life's simple joys, anxiety over what to make when feeding those with special dietary needs can make things feel complicated. Here are nine tips and tricks for hosting a holiday dinner that everyone can enjoy.
Senior Millage Activities
The following activities are made possible by the Muskegon County Senior Millage and Senior Resources and will be provided on a donation basis.

Must call the AgeWell Wellness Office to reserve your spot by calling
231-733-8643.
Senior Swim Days
MCC Lakeshore Fitness Center
900 W. Western Ave., Muskegon
Tuesday's & Thursday's from
Nov. 27 - Dec. 20, 2-3pm

Join us for a variety of water classes in the shallow end of the pool. You must register for each day you would like to attend. Limited to 25 participants per day.
Pickleball
Orchard View Community Education 1765 Ada Ave., Muskegon
Thursday's from 4:30-5:30pm

Join us for some pickleball games. This is a great opportunity to not only get physical exercise but to make new friends.
Enhanced Fitness
Orchard View Community Education
1765 Ada Ave., Muskegon
Tuesday's & Thursday's, 9:30-10:30am

Join us for this moderate level fitness class where Strength Training, Flexibility, Aerobic Exercise and Balance is combined into one class.
Stretch & More
Holton Branch Library
8776 Holton-Duck Lake Rd, Holton
Friday's from 1-2pm

This class allows you to learn a combination of health tips (arthritis and other), relaxations techniques and a a majority of stretching exercises.
Senior Dance Day
MCC Lakeshore Fitness Center
900 W. Western Ave., Muskegon
November 30, 1-3pm

Come get your dancing on! This will be an opportunity to show off your favorite dance moves, get a little exercise and meet new friends. Refreshments will be provided.
Lunch & Learns
The goal of the Lunch & Learns is to enhance the skills, knowledge, thinking, and learning abilities of participants based on the AgeWell Services Dimensions of Wellness—SPINS (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Nutritional and Spiritual). They are provided in a relaxing, informal environment where participants have the opportunity to learn about something new and interesting. New topics every month!

Lunch & Learns are from 12-1:30pm with a lunch provided on a donation basis.
MCC Lakeshore Fitness Center
December 14 - Understanding Your Cardiac Medicine
RPNIA - Rebecca Lenoir Center
November 28 - Care-giving Through the Holidays with the Alzheimer's Association
December 19 - Elder Law with Westshore Law
Orchard View Community Education
November 14 - Art Bingo with Muskegon Museum of Art
December 19 - Elder Law with Parmenter Law
White Lake Area Community Education
November 19 - Investment Fraud
December 17 - Online Safety
Made Possible By:
Let's Play BINGO!
Play Bingo on  Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 3-5 p.m.  
 
Bingo will be held in the AgeWell Services Training Room A & B at Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole Road, Muskegon. 
Bingo is 25 cents per card. Prizes awarded each game! Come make new friends, play Bingo and win! 
Tanglewood Park Cafe Featured Items & Special Events
Feature Item
November 19-23 (AgeWell is closed November 22 & 23)
Meatball Sub
Homemade meatballs covered in marinara and mozzarella sauce, served with your choice of a side. $6.50

Thanksginving Pie Giveaway
Spend $4 or more in the cafe Monday through Wednesday and enter to win a pie for Thanksgiving. Winner will be drawn at 1:00 pm each day.
Discount Dining Program
The Discount Dining program provides a nutritious meal for only $4.00 to seniors 60 years and older. This meal program is different than other meal programs because you select the meal from the restaurant menu, instead of the AgeWell Services Kitchen.

Participating restaurants include:
Driftwood Cafe at Tanglewood Park: 560 Seminole Rd., Muskegon, MI 49444
Daniel's Restaurant: 55 E. South Ave., Hesperia, MI 49421

To sign-up for this program, please contact the Wellness Office at (231) 733-8643 or [email protected].
Tanglewood Park Cafe Discount Dining Weekly Menu
Tuesday Night Discount Dining - Buffet
November 20, 4-6 p.m.
Cabbage Rolls. Includes your choice of three sides: Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll & Butter.

Thursday Night Discount Dining - Served at your table.
November 22
Closed for Thanksgiving
AgeWell Services of West Michigan
560 Seminole Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 755-0434
www.agewellservices.org