Welcome October! Happy Fall! Happy Halloween!
I know it is only Fall, but Winter seems to get here quicker than we expect. It’s easier on us if we are better prepared ahead of time.
I would like to remind everyone that it’s time for us to be thinking about having the furnace checked to ensure it’s ready and safe to keep you warm this winter. Check the caulk and status of the windows so they do a good job of keeping the warmth in your home.
In the meantime, lets enjoy the beautiful surroundings we live in and absorb the sights of the changing colors of the leaves and the scents of the fall flowers or a bonfire. Some of us may even enjoy roasting marshmallows at a bonfire, or just taking a walk. Whatever activity you enjoy outside in the Fall, take the time to enjoy it if you can before we get to the point that we will be spending most of our time indoors.
The exercise class on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center is going great. Thanks to all that have come to participate! It’s wonderful to see so many of you coming in and enjoying the class. If you haven’t joined in yet you can still come on any Tuesday or every Tuesday. Also, a reminder about the 1-hour ride the Center will pay for with OCATS: If you’re 60-64 years in age and have errands in the county, give us a call and we can set that up for you.
The Senior Center will be having a pizza bar dinner with a bonfire and s’mores on Oct. 22. Pizza bar will begin at 4 p.m. and bonfire will follow. Come on out and join us!!
The Together We Can food drops happening this month are on Oct. 7 and the 21. There will also be a produce box on the 14. The times for these are all 12:30-3:30 and take place at the fairgrounds. Keep in mind, if they run out of food, they may be gone early.
The CSFP (senior cheese box) will be on Oct. 19 from 10-11 a.m. is also at the fairgrounds. The Council’s monthly board meeting will be on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
The beautiful Hunter’s Moon will be shining down on Oct. 20. Have a terrific month and keep up those daily smiles! Don’t forget to pass one on to brighten someone else’s day also.
Suzanne Barker is director of the Oscoda County Council on Aging. You can reach Suzanne by calling 989-826-3025.
