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Page 24
Senior Times - April 2023
From the
What’s new in risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of dementia.
Scott E. Counts, PhD and Graham Atkin, PhD
LEARN ABOUT:
• Calhoun County partner- ship with Michigan State University in re-search and education.
• What’s new in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
• Community Resources for people on the dementia journey.
Presenters from Michigan State University:
Scott E. Counts, PhD.
Department of Translational Science and Molecular Medicine, College of Human Medicine
Graham Atkin, PhD.
Department of Radiology and Neurology, College of Osteopathic Medicine
This event is free with light refreshments. Seating is limited.
PROGRAM BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Please Call (269) 979-1412 to Register.
Tuesday, April 25
6-8pm
Kool Family Community Center 200 W. Michigan, Battle Creek
INDEPENDENCE
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Economic and Community Development Service. If you are inter- ested in working on home repairs this spring, reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging. They might be able to connect you with some of these grant sources to which you may have access.
Dear Friend,
Thank you for reading my editorial.
My goal with these is to inform you on what’s going on in state government and hopefully improve how the state gov- ernment works for you.
Recently, the state has taken a big step toward helping seniors achieve financial independence as well. This February, the Michigan Legislature passed a bill repealing the retirement tax on Michigan seniors. This bill will help thousands of Michiganders receiving money from pensions. As a co-sponsor of the bill, I am excited to see the addi- tional financial freedom seniors in our district can achieve because of the bill.
Over the winter, the state government has been very productive. However, as great as the winter has been, I can’t wait to see the trees bud and the weather warm up. My garden seems to be call- ing to me louder and louder every day, and I’m not sure if I can bear another week without flowers!
The State of Michigan provides
a few important services for seniors wishing to keep their independence. Through the Home Help Program, individuals who qualify for Medicaid may be able to get money to help with several important at home activities. These activities include eating, bathing, grooming, and moving throughout your home. The state may also provide direct assistance with things such as laundry, housework, shopping, and meal prepa- ration.
It’s important to stay involved and updated on what's happening in state government. To keep up to date, you can visit my website at housedems.com/ jim-haadsma/ or follow me on Facebook @HouseJimH. If you have any ques- tions, comments, concerns, or need help navigating a state government program, please reach out to me. You can email me at jimhaadsma@house.mi.gov or call my office at (517) 373-2616. On the first Saturday of each month, I do open coffee hours at Mr. Don's in Springfield from 9-11am and at Stirling Books and Brew in Albion from 1-2:30pm.
Michigan is also committed to helping seniors with home repairs and improvements. Grants for home repairs are available through several sources including the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and
~ Respectfully, Jim Haadsma
In addition, Candide Suite is equal- ly at home on the concert stage, as the theatre and this medley arrangement
For more information please visit www.cerealcityconcertband.org or email cccb@cerealcityconcertband.org.
STATE HOUSE
State Rep. Jim Haadsma, District 44
Cereal City Concert Band's
Fantastical Features
By: Heather Lane-Fowler
Under the direction of Dr. Stephen White and Ms. Amanda Burdette,
the Cereal City Concert Band will
be performing its Spring Concert, "Fantastical Features: Music of Stage, Screen, and Imagination”, on Sunday, April 30 at 3pm at the Pennfield Performing Arts Center, 8299 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek.
of Leonard Bernstein’s wonderful music will not disappoint. The compel- ling piece of music by Steven Reineke, Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons, conveys the awe-inspiring grandeur of Pilatus Mountain in Switzerland. It opens with the brass slowly blowing air through their instruments, as if to simulate the mountain wind, or perhaps the breath of dragons! Use your imagination!
Among the various TV and film themes, the audience will enjoy Symphonic Dances from “Fiddler on the Roof,” Great Movie Marches, A Disney Spectacular, The Magnificent Seven, and Gettysburg. Composer John Williams is famous for providing unforgettable music for movies and the band will be performing two of them: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Midway March.
Tickets at the door: $10 for
adults, $5 for students, seniors, 65+ and Veterans. Advance ticket sales
are available by calling (269) 962- 2153 or by using Eventbrite https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/cereal-city- concert-bands-spring-concert-tick- ets-580806195967. There will also be a 50/50 raffle at the event.
Easter Flowers!
Swonk’s can create traditional arrangements, trendy arrangements or something special.
84 West Goguac Street in Battle Creek 269-963-5571 • swonksflowersandgifts.com
Gifts,
gift baskets, or boxes are always available.
STOP IN... we have many colorful arrangements to choose from.