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Fall August-October 2011

Fall August-October 2018 Volume 7, Issue 3

Rhythm Section Jazz Band at the Fine Arts Center

In October, treat yourself to an afternoon concert! Paul Sherwood and his Rhythm Section Jazz Band will delight you with their “little big band’s” swing music influ-enced by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Stan Ken-ton, Frank Sinatra, and more. Spon-sored by Porter Hills. See page 3 for registration information.

Saugatuck Day Trip

In September, travel to Saugatuck for a boat ride on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan, a historical tour aboard a motorcoach or free-time for browsing the little shops and galleries. See page 2 for date and details.

Friday, October 5 9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Choose between getting the quadrivalent flu shot (which protects against four different strains of flu, for any age) or the Vaccine with Adjuvant shot (approved for those 65 and old-er). These are administered by Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association at our Center.

No reservations are required. Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association will bill most Medi-care insurance providers. Please come with the name of your primary provider, as well as your actual Medicare card.

Without coverage, cost is $55 for the regular flu shot, or $75 for the vaccine with Adjuvant.

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Saugatuck Day Trip

Friday, September 21 (Register by August 16)

Day trip cost: $74 per person ($76 for non-residents). Price includes Great Lakes Motorcoach transportation, paddleboat cruise, lunch and beverage on boat, step-on history guide, and trip guide fee. Tipping is optional for the motorcoach driver, and Forest Hills trip guide Karen Horrigan.

Reservations are required by August 16. Please call Community Services at 493-8950 or register on-line at en-joylearning.com. Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. Motorcoach returns back to Center by 4:00 p.m. Code: 18FADAYTRIP1 We’re sorry, but there are no refunds after registration deadline, unless we can find a replacement for you.. If you are bringing a walker and/ore require special seating on the motorcoach, please let us know when registering. If necessary, consider inviting a guest to assist (separate registration required.)

Enjoy Michigan’s beauty with a day trip to the lakeshore town of Saugatuck. Throughout its history, artists have been drawn to the magnificent dunes, pristine beaches and jewel-like setting on Lake Michigan’s shore.

During today’s trip, take in the scenery on a leisurely paddle-boat ride, learn about the area’s history during an optional on-bus tour or walk the downtown area on your own. We’ll fin-ish the journey with a visit to one of the art galleries.

9:30 a.m. Arrive at Forest Hills Community Services. Please check-in inside the building. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy a paddleboat tour by Star of Sau-gatuck Boat Cruises on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michi-gan. A boxed lunch will be served on the boat: fresh Kaiser roll sandwich with deli style turkey, fresh fruit, chips, cookies. In-cludes coffee or soda. 12:30 p.m. —2:00 p.m. You choose between: History motorcoach tour: sit back and relax aboard the

motorcoach for a guided tour of Saugatuck and Douglas by historian Marsha Kontio.

OR…

Shopping/walking: Enjoy 90 minutes on your own to shop and walk downtown Saugatuck and/or along the lakeshore on the boardwalk.

2:00 p.m. Our group will gather back together on the motorcoach and stop at the J. Petter Art and Wine Gallery. View the collec-tion of paintings and sculptures in their 12,000 square foot build-ing. Optional: sip on soda or wine and nibble on snacks as you stroll through the gallery (food/drink is extra.)

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FallConcert!

Sponsored by:Presented by:

Are You Ready for Some Swing Music ?Paul Sherwood and his Rhythm Section Jazz Band will delight you with their musical arrangements in-fluenced by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ben-ny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey, and more. The band includes ten musicians playing alto sax, tenor sax, trombone, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals.

Admission: $10 if you register by 4 p.m. on Monday, October 22, or $15 at the door (cash/check only on day of show). All seats are general seating. Group sales accepted, but group seats cannot be reserved, except for event sponsor.

Paul Sherwood and his

Join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month for a delicious lunch and great programs at The Learning Café. Reservations and cancellations must be made by 2:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the program by phoning 493-8950. Unless otherwise noted, these pro-grams are held in the Community Room of the Forest Hills Community/Aquatic/Senior Center, 660 Forest Hill Ave SE.

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Cascade Township Picnic 18USLCF05

Relax in the company of friends at the Cascade Township Library's Wisner Center. Enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by Carole’s Catering and musical entertainment by Tom and Cherie Lynn Hagen. This free event is sponsored by Cascade Township. Even though it’s open to everyone, Cascade Township residents received their invitation first (via the Cascade newsletter) in June. The Cascade Library is located at 2870 Jack Smith Ave. SE, just off 28th St., near Thornhills.

Details: Lunch at 12 noon, performance following. Croissant sand-wiches, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, fresh fruit, coffee and dessert. Please make your reservation at 493-8950.

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Aug. 28 Traveling Michigan’s Picturesque Places 18USLCF06

Learn about the many Michigan destinations that offer natural beauty and historical interest and are accessible regardless of mobility level. This photo travelogue of our beautiful state is presented by Sam Coralic, owner of Cardinal Senior Concierge. At the end of the program, a door prize will be given away!

Details: Lunch at noon; program at 12:45 p.m. Roast beef, potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll and dessert by Carole’s Catering. Cost: $8 per per-son for lunch and program ($9 for non-residents); $2 for program only ($3 for non-residents). Pre-pay or pay at the door. See above note.

About on-line Learning Café registrations: If you enroll for a regular Learning Café program online at our website, enjoylearning.com, you are automatically included in the catered lunch order. If you intend to come to the “program only”, please make your reservations via phone.

About cancellations: If you find that you cannot attend the Learning Café program, whether you registered on-line or by phone, please call us by 2:00 p.m. on the Friday prior. This way, the total count with the caterer can be adjusted. If we don’t hear from you, an invoice for the cost of your lunch will be sent to you in the mail.

Before any Learning Café program begins, switch your telecoil-equipped hearing aid to “T” mode. The presenter’s voice in the microphone will provide a clear, customized sound inside your ears!

Pictured above: Seafood at Charley’s Crab Restaurant. Lunch with Friends

Are you interested in eating out with others at an area restaurant? Meet at the restaurant at 11:30 and order/pay for what you’d like off the menu. To ensure there’s room for you with the group, please register by the Friday prior. Please call 493-8950 to RSVP.

Aug. 7….Bravo

Sept. 4…Charley’s Crab

Oct. 2…..Houlihans

New payment method: We are phasing into a new payment method for the Learning Café. Between now and October, you will have the option of pre-paying for the Learning Café OR paying at the door when you arrive. Starting in November, payment for the Learning Café will be made at the time of registration and we will no longer accept lunch payment at the door.

First City’s Fluoridated Water 18FSLCF01

In the 1930s, by age 6, 80% of children nationwide had an average of 14 cavities. By age 55, half of Americans needed dentures. In 1945, Grand Rapids was selected to study the effects of fluoride treatment on schoolchildren. Chase Klinesteker DDS will share Grand Rapids’ re-markable results, his family’s personal connection with these medical studies, and the world-wide effects of having fluoridated water. Chase is a retired dentist after 43 years in general dentistry.

Details: Lunch at noon; program at 12:45 p.m. Baked chicken, pota-toes, vegetables, coleslaw, roll, dessert by Carole’s Catering. $8 per person for lunch and program ($9 for non-residents); $2 for program only ($3 for non-res.). Pre-pay or pay at the door. See note on pg 4.

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Sept. 25 Got Clutter? Tips for Organizing Your Space 18FSLCF02

Discover how physical and brain clutter affects day-to-day functioning, mental health and safety. Learn strate-gies for letting go, downsizing your possessions, de-cluttering and organizing for easier accessibility. Help-ful tips will also be shared for getting off of junk mail lists and more. Presented by Susie Marsh of Susie’s Organization Solutions LLC, professional organizer, licensed social worker, member of the National Associ-ation of Productivity & Organizing, and is certified through the Institute for Challenging Disorganization.

Details: Lunch at noon; program at 12:45 p.m. Swiss Steak, potatoes, salad, vegetable, roll, dessert by Carole’s Catering. Cost: $8 per person for lunch and program ($9 for non-residents); $2 for program only ($3 for non-residents). Pre-pay or pay at the door. See note on page 4.

Oct. 9

Rhythm Section Jazz Band Concert 18FACONC1

Please see page 3 for description and registration information.

George and Ira by Robin Connell 18FSLCF03

The songwriting teams of the 1920s through 1940s include the incom-parable duo of George and Ira Gershwin. Join jazz singer and pianist Robin Connell as she performs some of her favorite Gershwin songs (such as “Our Love is Here to Stay” and “S’Wonderful”), and shares a bit of history about the talented Gershwin brothers. Robin was named the 2017 West Michigan Jazz Society’s Musician of the Year.

Details: Lunch at noon; program at 12:45 p.m. German pork steak, potatoes, salad, vegetable, roll, dessert by Carole’s Catering. $8 per person for lunch and program ($9 for non-res.); $2 for program only ($3 for non-res.). Pre-pay or pay at the door. See note on page 4.

Oct. 23

5 The Learning Cafe

Card Offerings:

Bridge for Beginners and Experienced Beginners Instructor Joanne Fiedler Location: Fine Arts Center Bridge for Beginners Part 1 Tues, 9/4-10/2, 1:30-3:30pm

Bridge for Experienced Begin-ners Part 1 Fri, 9/14—10/19, 1:00-3:00pm

Bridge for Beginners Part 2 Tues, 10/23-11/27, 1:30-3:30pm

Bridge for Experienced Begin-ners Part 2 Fri, 10/26-12/7, 1:00-3:00pm

Cards n’ Coffee (Intermediate Bridge) No instruction.

Mon, 1-4 pm, 9/10-12/17 Location: Forest Hills Community Services. Call 493-8950 or go online at enjoylearning.com for prices and to register.

Musician Robin Connell

Diabetes: Managing Your Sweet Life (class) 18FSMH01

Though not technically a Learning Café, this free class is being offered on a Tuesday afternoon in the Community Room. Please see page 9 for description and registration information. This is a class only. No lunch will be served.

Sept. 18

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Save the Date: Kalamazoo Day Trip Thursday, Nov. 8 You can register starting in late September. Enjoy lunch at Theo & Stacy’s restaurant in Kalamazoo. Dine on your choice of roasted chicken, sizzle steak, ham, perch or tilapia. Includes sides, drink and dessert. After lunch, visit the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. With more than 50 fixed and rotary wing aircraft on display, you can walk through history from a replica of the first Wright Flyer, to World War II era fighters and bombers, all the way up to the modern and one-of-a-kind SR-71B Blackbird - the fastest plane ever built. The Air Zoo is a world-class, Smith-sonian-affiliated aer-ospace and science museum with unique aircraft & spacecraft, inspiring interactive ex-hibits, and full-motion flight simulators.

We’re not accepting registrations yet. Pricing, times and other details will be listed in the NEXT Encore Programs Guide, which will be mailed to you in late September.

Do You Enjoy Taking Walks?

Are you looking for an outing that combines exercise, education and entertainment?

Walking Tour of Downtown GR

Thursday, October 11 9:15 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Get a new perspective of our city by walking and viewing downtown's historic sites, interesting buildings and more. This one-hour walking tour takes place after ArtPrize is over and is facilitat-ed by Grand Rapids Running/Walking Tours. Lunch follows at Bistro Bella Vita. Choose be-tween a grilled chicken sandwich, beef brisket melt sandwich, Caesar salad with chicken, or Margherita pizza. Includes coffee, tea, soda. Indi-cate lunch preference when registering. Please wear comfortable shoes and be dressed for the weather. This trip goes on rain or shine. Day trip cost: $34 per person ($36 for non-residents). Price includes school bus trans-portation, tour fees, and all lunch costs. Tipping is optional for the bus driver, and Forest Hills trip guide Karen Horrigan.

Reservations required by September 20. Please call Community Services at 493-8950 or register at enjoylearning.com. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Bus returns to Community Services by 1:30 p.m.

Code: 18FADAYTRIP2. We’re sorry, but there are no refunds after 9/20 registration deadline, unless we can find a replacement. Sponsored by:

Healthy Living Lecture Series 2018 Thank you for attending the May 16 Health Event at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center! A special thank you goes out to the many hard-working volunteers who helped make this event run smoothly.

Thank you, Volunteers, Businesses & Organizations We appreciate your support, participation and services!

AARP

Advanced Therapeutic Massage LLC

Aquinas College Programs for Adults

Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan

Beacon Hill at Eastgate

Beltone Hearing Center

Cardinal Senior Concierge

Cascade Roadhouse

Center for Vein Restoration

Clark Retirement Community

Clean Slate by Kate LLC

Covenant Village of the Great Lakes

Design 1 Salon Spa

Elders’ Helpers

Forest Hills Foods & Fuel

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology

Health Care Associates Community Care Givers

Health Motion Physical Therapy

Hospice of Michigan

Jimmy Johns—Cascade Rd.

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Life EMS Ambulance

Mercy Health

Pilgrim Manor

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Porter Hills

Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community

Susie’s Organization Solutions LLC

Starbucks—Northland Dr.

The Sight Seer

United Dairy Industry of Michigan

WZZM TV-13 My West Michigan Special thanks to our volunteers: Kara Clary Jim Collins George and Sondra Davis Nancy Guzzo Paul and Gayle Holmquist Lucia Krzywonos Ron Marsteiner Joan Matthews Sheila McLean Judy Nyman Theresa Pawloski Leo and Adrianne Polega Jud Ross Ardith Schroeder Carlos and Sandy Suarez Jackie Zager

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Art Journaling

Create art and practice with various tools and products in a fun art journal of your own. Find a hobby or direction you might like to continue. Expressing yourself is a great stress reliever and very rewarding. No artist credentials required; just prepare to enjoy the process and play. Use paints, stencils, stickers, embellishments, collage materials, modeling paste, stamps, and inkpads. A supply list will be given upon registration. $10 materials fee due on the first day of class.

Instructor: Eloise Luyk Tuesdays, 10/2—11/6 1:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Location: Fine Arts Center

Early Bird Resident: $69.00 Early Bird Non-Resident: $79.00 Resident: $79.00, Non-Resident: $89.00

Class Act (Fitness Class)

This easy-on-your-joints, good-for-your-heart workout includes a low-impact cardio segment plus strength exercises and relaxing stretches. This is an ideal workout for anyone looking for a fun, safe workout.

Instructor: Mary White 9:00-10:00am, Tuesdays 9/11-12/18 OR Wednesdays 9/12-12/19 Location: Community Services

Early Bird Resident Senior: $90.00 Early Bird Non-Resident: $130.00 Resident Senior: $100.00, Non-Resident: $140.00

Apple iPhone or Droid 1-on-1 Cell Phone Training

Need a private lesson on how to use your cell phone? Learn how to store and edit your contacts, how to read/clean out your taskbar, how to manage text mes-sages & more. Come with questions! Instructor: Stephen Cornelius, Computer Learning Center

Choose a one-hour time slot: 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. Choose one of the following Wednesdays: 9/19, 10/17, 11/7, or 12/5

Cost for 1-hour appointment: Early Bird Resident Senior: $33.75 Early Bird Non-Resident: $55.00 Resident Senior: $43.75, Non-Resident: $65.00

One-on-One Tech Help

Would you like one hour of uninterrupted time to have your tech questions answered? Instructor Karen Horrigan will sit down one-on-one with you. When registering, indicate what technical problem you need assistance with. Bring your own laptop or use a computer at the Computer Learning Center.

Choose a one-hour time slot: 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30pm Choose a Wednesday in September, October, November or December.

Cost for 1-hour appointment: Early Bird Resident Senior: $37.50 Early Bird Non-Resident: $60.00 Resident Senior: $47.50, Non-Resident: $70.00

Keeping You and Your Data Safe Online

Are you concerned about being hacked, online fraud, online scams or identity theft? This class will prepare you to take control of your data and how to protect yourself with today’s technology.

Instructor: Karen Horrigan Monday, 10/22, 10:00 a.m.—12 noon Location: Computer Learning Center

Early Bird Resident Senior: $26.25 Early Bird Non-Resident: $45.00 Resident Senior: $36.25, Non-Resident: $55.00

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Daytime Classes Available!

See the latest Community Enrichment Catalog for a wide selection of class offerings.

The Early Bird rate is for those who regis-ter at least one week before class starts. Senior rates (age 60+) are listed where applicable.

Register for either of these classes at 493-8950 or on-line at enjoylearning.com

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Diabetes: Managing Your Sweet Life Tuesday, September 18 1:00—2:30 p.m. Community Services, 660 Forest Hill Ave SE No charge! Diabetes can be overwhelming at times, but the goal of this class is to help you identify a personal plan for staying on top of your diabetes self-care. General recommendations will be outlined, including the benefits of goal setting.

In this class, instructor Michelle Lalick will help you:

Plan your year: what to expect with each doctor visit, every 3-6 months, yearly

Taking action: one or two goals to work on, health concerns to review with your doctor

Ongoing considerations: scheduling your follow up, seeking support, continuing the conversation

Though this class is free, registration is still required. Please call 493-8950 or register on-line at enjoylearning.com

Michelle Lalick RN, CDE is the coordinator for the Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Diabetes Self-Management Education Program and a certified diabetes educator. She has been providing diabetes education for over 18 years and is passionate about helping individuals with this diagnosis to stay healthy.

Today’s class is sponsored by:

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