Transportation

Are you no longer able to drive or just don't want the hassle of driving? The Senior Center offers transportation between the city of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Township, Lincoln Township and parts of Royalton Township during our daily hours of operation. Just call the Center or sign up at the front desk 3 business days ahead of your appointment, and we'll add you to the transportation schedule for the day you request. We provide round-trip rides to just about anywhere you need to go--to the doctor's, for a hair appointment, to the grocery store or to the Senior Center-- the list is endless. We will call you the day before your appointment to let you know what time we will be picking you up. On the day of your appointment, one of our friendly drivers will drive up to your residence in either one of our two 12-passenger buses or our mini van. We are proud to say that all of our drivers are volunteers and will be happy to lend you an elbow if you need courtesy assistance. If you need more than minimal assistance, you will need to be accompanied by a companion or helper who is capable of and is totally responsible for providing such assistance. While there is no set charge for rides, donations are always gratefully accepted and allow us to continue this service for you. Don't let your inability to drive keep you house bound; give us a call and get back into life!

Checkbook Help Senior Center First Wednesday of each month

Are you in need of help balancing your checkbook, or just haven't gotten around to it for months? Randi Utter of Chemical Bank will be available the first Wednesday of each month to help you with your checkbook needs. You do not have to have your checking account with Chemical Bank to use this service. If you would like to sign up for an appointment, please see the Program Coordinator.

Commodities Next Commodities Date: Friday, July 16, Monthly

The Senior Center is a pick up point for monthly and quarterly Government Commodities. If you think you qualify and are not already signed up, please call and make an appointment with the Program Coordinator, and they will go over the application with you.

Computer Lab

General Usage of Computers / Internet; Some Training Available: Times Vary, Call to Sign Up

Junk Mail Disposal

Are you tired of receiving junk mail? Bring in any junk mail that you would like to quit receiving and a volunteer will have you taken off that company's list and then properly dispose of your junk mail.

Loan Closet

Did you know that we have a loan closet? It is filled with wheelchairs, walkers, shower benches, canes, seat risers and bedside commode frames. If the need arises to where you require any of these items, please feel free to call and come by the Center. There is no charge for this service, but donations are always gratefully accepted.

Center Nurse

Our nurse, Mary Ann Kuehl (pronounced kēl), is here as a health and wellness resource, Monday-Friday, generally from 9:00am-1:00pm.  She has been a nurse for 25 years and has worked in numerous fields including Family Practice, Internal Medicine and most recently, Dermatology.  Feel free to stop by anytime.

Foot Clinic Cost: $28 for first time, $20 each time after Next Foot Clinic Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, by appointment

Lakeland Health Care comes to the Center once a month to hold a foot clinic for our participants. When you come in, they will soak your feet, clip your nails and give you a relaxing foot massage. This service is available now to diabetics also, but ONLY WITH A DOCTOR'S ORDER. Call or stop by the front desk for a list of days and times and to sign up. It will put a new spring in your step!

Blood Pressure Clinic 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of each month Next Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday, July 20, 9:00am -11:00am

Are you in need of having your blood pressure checked on a regular basis? The Center holds a Blood Pressure Clinic on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00am - 11:00am. Stay healthy and happy!

Lunch and Learn

Join us for these informational presentations, on a wide spectrum of subjects, held once or twice a month in Friendship Hall prior to the Senior Nutrition Lunch. You do not have to eat lunch here, you can bring your own brown bag, or just come to listen to the program. There is no cost but we do ask that you sign up to attend.

Upcoming Programs:

August 17: Chemical Bank will be here to discuss how seniors can get their financial paperwork organized.

August 26: Senior Nutrition will speak on diabetes.

Sept. 8: Learn to create a "Living Legacy" book

Sept. 28: Passaro & Kahne Law Office, PLLC. will present "Estate & Medicaid Planning: Your Questions Answered"