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MEMBERS NETWORKING MEETINGS
Members of Washtenaw County Senior Leaders (WCSL) meet monthly for the purpose of networking and sharing information that is of concern to the senior population in Washtenaw County. WCSL meets every 2nd Thursday of the month from 8:30am to 10:00am at various hosting locations.
Guests are always welcome to attend our meetings and can join our membership if they would like to continue coming to our monthly meetings and receive our other membership perks. Please see our Membership page.
Guests are always welcome to attend our meetings and can join our membership if they would like to continue coming to our monthly meetings and receive our other membership perks. Please see our Membership page.
2019 Meeting Locations:
January 10 Vibrant Life Senior Living: Superior Township, MI
February 14 American House Senior Living Carpenter: Ypsilanti, MI
March 14 Jewish Family Services: Ann Arbor, MI
April 11 Arbor Hospice & Palliative Care: Location to be determined
May 9 Bassett Law: Ann Arbor, MI
June 13 Huron Valley PACE: Ypsilanti, MI
July 11 Summer Break - No Meeting
August 8 Summer Break - No Meeting
September 12 Atria Park of Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor, MI
October 10 Brookhaven Manor: Ann Arbor, MI
November 14 Heartland Health Care Center: Ann Arbor, MI
December 12 StoryPoint: Saline, MI (Holiday Party)
January 10 Vibrant Life Senior Living: Superior Township, MI
February 14 American House Senior Living Carpenter: Ypsilanti, MI
March 14 Jewish Family Services: Ann Arbor, MI
April 11 Arbor Hospice & Palliative Care: Location to be determined
May 9 Bassett Law: Ann Arbor, MI
June 13 Huron Valley PACE: Ypsilanti, MI
July 11 Summer Break - No Meeting
August 8 Summer Break - No Meeting
September 12 Atria Park of Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor, MI
October 10 Brookhaven Manor: Ann Arbor, MI
November 14 Heartland Health Care Center: Ann Arbor, MI
December 12 StoryPoint: Saline, MI (Holiday Party)
December Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2019
Happy Holidays Everyone!
At WCSL, we like to end the year with a big bang! So, rather than having a regular meeting for December, we are again, planning on having a Holiday Celebration of epic proportions!!!!!
Our Holiday Celebration will be hosted by StoryPoint - Saline and their Business Development Specialist, Cathy Mitchell on Thursday, December 12th from 8:30am - 10:00am. This beautiful retirement community offering all levels of senior living is located at 6230 South State Street in Saline.
Be sure to come at 8:30am and plan on staying until 10:00am as we have a whole list of things planned for everyone. Come mingle, socialize, and join in the activities. We'll have prizes to win, great food to eat, and lots of festive spirit to pass around to all who attend. December is the month we put aside our traditional (yet always fun) meeting protocol and spend time having fun together for the whole 90 minutes.
Are you excited yet? I hope so because WCSL is always a fun group of professionals to be around but in December, it's just extra special being together with everyone present and in the SPIRIT!
At WCSL, we like to end the year with a big bang! So, rather than having a regular meeting for December, we are again, planning on having a Holiday Celebration of epic proportions!!!!!
Our Holiday Celebration will be hosted by StoryPoint - Saline and their Business Development Specialist, Cathy Mitchell on Thursday, December 12th from 8:30am - 10:00am. This beautiful retirement community offering all levels of senior living is located at 6230 South State Street in Saline.
Be sure to come at 8:30am and plan on staying until 10:00am as we have a whole list of things planned for everyone. Come mingle, socialize, and join in the activities. We'll have prizes to win, great food to eat, and lots of festive spirit to pass around to all who attend. December is the month we put aside our traditional (yet always fun) meeting protocol and spend time having fun together for the whole 90 minutes.
Are you excited yet? I hope so because WCSL is always a fun group of professionals to be around but in December, it's just extra special being together with everyone present and in the SPIRIT!
November Meeting: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Please make a note on your calendars that our upcoming meeting will be on November 14th from 8:30am to 10:00am. Heartland Health Care Center - Ann Arbor and their Business Development Specialist, David Liebrecht, will be hosting us for the morning's events. Heartland provides comprehensive rehabilitation & skilled nursing services and is located at 4701 East Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor (near St. Joseph Mercy Hospital).
David has arranged for Ms. Esther Acosta, owner of Acosta Law Firm, PLLC to be our guest speaker for the educational portion of our meeting. Her presentation is title, 5 Key Estate Planning Documents Every Senior Needs. According to a 2019 survey conducted by Caring.com, 57% of U.S. adults do NOT currently have estate planning documents. That means a lot of problems are facing the families of all those adults in the event of a death. Let's all use the information being presented by Ms. Acosta to start some serious conversations with our older loved ones and take action for ourselves, if we too, have not yet gotten our estate planning documents in order!
Light refreshments will be available to help energize you during the networking and educational portions of our meeting. Please be sure to bring business cards and any other promotional materials you would like to make available to everyone attending the meeting.
David has arranged for Ms. Esther Acosta, owner of Acosta Law Firm, PLLC to be our guest speaker for the educational portion of our meeting. Her presentation is title, 5 Key Estate Planning Documents Every Senior Needs. According to a 2019 survey conducted by Caring.com, 57% of U.S. adults do NOT currently have estate planning documents. That means a lot of problems are facing the families of all those adults in the event of a death. Let's all use the information being presented by Ms. Acosta to start some serious conversations with our older loved ones and take action for ourselves, if we too, have not yet gotten our estate planning documents in order!
Light refreshments will be available to help energize you during the networking and educational portions of our meeting. Please be sure to bring business cards and any other promotional materials you would like to make available to everyone attending the meeting.
October Meeting: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Please join us on Thursday, October 10th for another interesting and fun members meeting of Washtenaw County Senior Leaders.
We will gather at Brookhaven Manor, located at 401 Oakbrook Drive (near Briarwood Mall) for our meeting which runs from 8:30am - 10:00am. Candace Little, the Leasing Consultant at this beautiful Ann Arbor retirement community, will be our gracious hostess for the morning. Please remember that our networking portion of the meeting takes place from 8:30 until 9:00, so don't miss out on that.
Candace has asked Dr. Shreepal Chanduri, who specializes in geriatrics physical therapy, to be our guest speaker for the educational presentation. His presentation, titled Health Hat for Everyone to Help Seniors, will discuss who is responsible for keeping our seniors healthy and safe, where it all starts, and what to be looking for in our aging population. This is an important topic near and dear to all of us in the group so please mark your calendars and be sure to join us at October's meeting.
A friendly reminder to bring your business cards (you can't successfully network without these) along with any other promotional materials you would like to share with the group. Breakfast refreshments will be served to help get those eyelids open and your morning off to a great start.
Guests are always welcome!
We will gather at Brookhaven Manor, located at 401 Oakbrook Drive (near Briarwood Mall) for our meeting which runs from 8:30am - 10:00am. Candace Little, the Leasing Consultant at this beautiful Ann Arbor retirement community, will be our gracious hostess for the morning. Please remember that our networking portion of the meeting takes place from 8:30 until 9:00, so don't miss out on that.
Candace has asked Dr. Shreepal Chanduri, who specializes in geriatrics physical therapy, to be our guest speaker for the educational presentation. His presentation, titled Health Hat for Everyone to Help Seniors, will discuss who is responsible for keeping our seniors healthy and safe, where it all starts, and what to be looking for in our aging population. This is an important topic near and dear to all of us in the group so please mark your calendars and be sure to join us at October's meeting.
A friendly reminder to bring your business cards (you can't successfully network without these) along with any other promotional materials you would like to share with the group. Breakfast refreshments will be served to help get those eyelids open and your morning off to a great start.
Guests are always welcome!
September Meeting: Thursday, September 12, 2019
Can you believe it's September already? That means it's time to get back to meeting regularly on the second Thursday of each month from 8:30am - 10:00am.
Please mark your calendars for September 12th as our next members meeting. Our group will be hosted by McKenna Hindman, Community Sales Director at Atria Park of Ann Arbor. You will find Atria Park of Ann Arbor located at 1901 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
The educational portion of our meeting is still in the process of being finalized but you can count on a variety of breakfast goodies and beverages being available to start the networking portion of the meeting off right. Please be sure to bring your business cards and any other promotional material that you'd like to distribute to the rest of our members.
Please mark your calendars for September 12th as our next members meeting. Our group will be hosted by McKenna Hindman, Community Sales Director at Atria Park of Ann Arbor. You will find Atria Park of Ann Arbor located at 1901 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
The educational portion of our meeting is still in the process of being finalized but you can count on a variety of breakfast goodies and beverages being available to start the networking portion of the meeting off right. Please be sure to bring your business cards and any other promotional material that you'd like to distribute to the rest of our members.
June Meeting: Thursday, June 13, 2019
Please join us on Thursday, June 13th from 8:30AM - 10:00AM for our last meeting before we break for a couple months for summer recess. Huron Valley PACE will host us at their newly expanded facility located at 2940 Ellsworth Road in Ypsilanti. Our hostess for the morning will be Marie Young, Marketing Manager at HVPACE.
Marie has lined up the Executive Director for Huron Valley PACE to be our presenter for the educational portion of our meeting. The presentation will provide us with a more detailed look at their comprehensive service package which enables so many seniors to continue living at home for as long as possible while receiving much needed services rather than being institutionalized in a long-term care facility. Please be sure to bring any questions you may have on this valuable service we are so fortunate to have here in Washtenaw county.
Morning refreshments will be provided to get you ready to network with our current members and meet first time guests interested in our organization. Be sure to bring your business cards and any promotional materials or flyers you would like to share with the group.
Marie has lined up the Executive Director for Huron Valley PACE to be our presenter for the educational portion of our meeting. The presentation will provide us with a more detailed look at their comprehensive service package which enables so many seniors to continue living at home for as long as possible while receiving much needed services rather than being institutionalized in a long-term care facility. Please be sure to bring any questions you may have on this valuable service we are so fortunate to have here in Washtenaw county.
Morning refreshments will be provided to get you ready to network with our current members and meet first time guests interested in our organization. Be sure to bring your business cards and any promotional materials or flyers you would like to share with the group.
May Meeting: Thursday, May 9, 2019
Please join us for our May Members Meeting on Thursday, May 9th from 8:30am - 10:00am. Bassett Law will be hosting this month's meeting with Karen Brewer and Kim Sanders being our hostess' for the morning. Bassett Law is located at 2045 Hogback, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
Our speaker for the educational portion of our meeting will be Ginny Creasman, Pharm. D., FACHE. She is the Medical Director at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and her presentation is titled, 10 Things Impacting Healthcare, That Are Not Healthcare.
A friendly reminder to bring your business cards and other promotional materials to share with the rest of our attendees on our Distribution Table. Light breakfast refreshments will also be available as you mingle and network with members.
Our speaker for the educational portion of our meeting will be Ginny Creasman, Pharm. D., FACHE. She is the Medical Director at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and her presentation is titled, 10 Things Impacting Healthcare, That Are Not Healthcare.
A friendly reminder to bring your business cards and other promotional materials to share with the rest of our attendees on our Distribution Table. Light breakfast refreshments will also be available as you mingle and network with members.
April Meeting: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Our April members meeting will be held from 8:30am - 10:00am on Thursday, April 11th at Arbor Hospice and Palliative Care which is located at 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, Michigan. Julie Capra, with Sales & Marketing at Arbor Hospice & Palliative Care, will be our gracious hostess and contact person. Breakfast goodies, along with your morning's supply of caffeine - better known as "mojo in the morning" - will be provided for you as you network with other members and attendees.
For the educational portion of our meeting, we are excited to have Andrew Holtgreive, Senior Director Arbor Hospice & Hospice of Michigan, who will share his perspective and experiences in the continually evolving healthcare system and how we can influence the emotions and well-being of those affected at end of life. You won't want to miss this!
Please be sure to bring your business cards and any other promotional materials you wish to distribute to our membership.
For the educational portion of our meeting, we are excited to have Andrew Holtgreive, Senior Director Arbor Hospice & Hospice of Michigan, who will share his perspective and experiences in the continually evolving healthcare system and how we can influence the emotions and well-being of those affected at end of life. You won't want to miss this!
Please be sure to bring your business cards and any other promotional materials you wish to distribute to our membership.
March Meeting: Thursday, March 14, 2019
LOCATION CHANGE FOR MEETING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH!
Please make a note that Jewish Family Services of Ann Arbor will now be hosting our group at the Towsley Health Building (on the campus of St. Joe's Hospital) which is located at 5361 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Once you arrive at the Towsley Health Building, enter through the Main Entrance and go down the long hallway to the elevator. Take the elevator down to the 1st floor and we will be in the "cafeteria".
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Joanne at 732-259-8888.
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Please make a note that Jewish Family Services of Ann Arbor will now be hosting our group at the Towsley Health Building (on the campus of St. Joe's Hospital) which is located at 5361 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Once you arrive at the Towsley Health Building, enter through the Main Entrance and go down the long hallway to the elevator. Take the elevator down to the 1st floor and we will be in the "cafeteria".
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Joanne at 732-259-8888.
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Please join us on March 14, 2019 from 8:30am - 10:00am at Jewish Family Services for some networking, education, and more! Jewish Family Services is located at 2245 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Joanne Jarvi, Director of Business Development, will be our special hostess for the morning and she has been very excited to be able to present "Cultural Humanity in Healthcare" to our group for some time now. This will be a great addition to our understanding of how we can better the healthcare experience for individuals from every culture represented across our vast nation.
Please be sure to mark this event in your calendar/planner so you don't miss it. A friendly reminder to also bring your business cards and any other promotional materials you wish to share with the group.
Joanne Jarvi, Director of Business Development, will be our special hostess for the morning and she has been very excited to be able to present "Cultural Humanity in Healthcare" to our group for some time now. This will be a great addition to our understanding of how we can better the healthcare experience for individuals from every culture represented across our vast nation.
Please be sure to mark this event in your calendar/planner so you don't miss it. A friendly reminder to also bring your business cards and any other promotional materials you wish to share with the group.
February Meeting: Thursday, February 14, 2019
Please join us for our next Washtenaw County Senior Leaders member's meeting on Thursday, February 14th (yes, Valentine's Day!) at American House Senior Living Carpenter from 8:30am - 10:00am. You will find American House Carpenter at 3470 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti 48197. Our hostess will be the wonderfully kind Merri Hawpe, who is the Community Relations Director at AHC.
Merri has lined up Laura Wilkerson, NP from Advanced Medical House Calls to provide us with the educational presentation which will start around 9:05am.
Networking and breakfast goodies will start at 8:30 so bring your business cards and other promotional materials and join us for a wonderful Valentine's meeting!
Merri has lined up Laura Wilkerson, NP from Advanced Medical House Calls to provide us with the educational presentation which will start around 9:05am.
Networking and breakfast goodies will start at 8:30 so bring your business cards and other promotional materials and join us for a wonderful Valentine's meeting!
January Meeting: Thursday, January 10, 2019
It's time to get the New Year rolling with another fabulous WCSL Meeting!
Please Join us on Thursday, January 10th from 8:30am - 10:00am. This month we'll be hosted by the brand new Vibrant Life Senior Living which is located at 8100 Geddes Road, Superior Township. Our wonderful hostess from VLSL will be Ann Zalak, Director of Community Relations & Admissions.
For our educational presentation, Ann has lined up a fabulous speaker who will talk with us about his personal "Unwelcome Journey," as a caregiver to his wife, who developed Younger Onset Alzheimer's in her late fifties (over eleven years ago). Jim Mangi, Caregiver and Volunteer Community Educator for the Alzheimer's Association, will present It's a Disease Not a Disgrace. Please join us for this incredibly personal look into the life of a devoted husband who takes on the role of caregiver when virtually no information was available at the time on Alzheimer's Disease.
Be sure to join us at 8:30am on January 10th for an amazing breakfast feast prepared by Chef Tiffani, networking with others, our educational presentation, 60-second round table-style introductions, and so much more!
Please Join us on Thursday, January 10th from 8:30am - 10:00am. This month we'll be hosted by the brand new Vibrant Life Senior Living which is located at 8100 Geddes Road, Superior Township. Our wonderful hostess from VLSL will be Ann Zalak, Director of Community Relations & Admissions.
For our educational presentation, Ann has lined up a fabulous speaker who will talk with us about his personal "Unwelcome Journey," as a caregiver to his wife, who developed Younger Onset Alzheimer's in her late fifties (over eleven years ago). Jim Mangi, Caregiver and Volunteer Community Educator for the Alzheimer's Association, will present It's a Disease Not a Disgrace. Please join us for this incredibly personal look into the life of a devoted husband who takes on the role of caregiver when virtually no information was available at the time on Alzheimer's Disease.
Be sure to join us at 8:30am on January 10th for an amazing breakfast feast prepared by Chef Tiffani, networking with others, our educational presentation, 60-second round table-style introductions, and so much more!
2018 Meeting Locations:
January 11 Linden Square Assisted Living Center: Saline, MI
February 8 StoryPoint: Saline, MI
March 8 Legacy Law Center will host at the Ann Arbor Senior Center: Ann Arbor, MI
April 12 Arbor Hospice & Palliative Care: Ann Arbor, MI
May 10 The Villa At Parkridge: Ypsilanti, MI
June 14 Woodhaven At Home will host at the Burns Park Senior Center: Ann Arbor, MI
July 12 Summer Break - No Meeting
August 9 Summer Break - No Meeting
September 13 St. Joseph's Village: Ypsilanti, MI
October 11 Heartland Health Care Center: Ann Arbor, MI
November 8 Brookhaven Manor Apartments: Ann Arbor, MI
December 13 StoryPoint: Saline, MI (Holiday Party)
January 11 Linden Square Assisted Living Center: Saline, MI
February 8 StoryPoint: Saline, MI
March 8 Legacy Law Center will host at the Ann Arbor Senior Center: Ann Arbor, MI
April 12 Arbor Hospice & Palliative Care: Ann Arbor, MI
May 10 The Villa At Parkridge: Ypsilanti, MI
June 14 Woodhaven At Home will host at the Burns Park Senior Center: Ann Arbor, MI
July 12 Summer Break - No Meeting
August 9 Summer Break - No Meeting
September 13 St. Joseph's Village: Ypsilanti, MI
October 11 Heartland Health Care Center: Ann Arbor, MI
November 8 Brookhaven Manor Apartments: Ann Arbor, MI
December 13 StoryPoint: Saline, MI (Holiday Party)
December Meeting: Thursday, December 13, 2018
It's a busy and festive time of year because of the holiday and WCSL wants to assist you in getting into the joyous feeling that comes with Christmas and Hanukkah. So.......rather than having our typical meeting this month, we are going to have a holiday celebration. Yay!!!!!
Please join us at StoryPoint Saline from 8:30am - 10:00am on Thursday, December 13, 2018. StoryPoint Saline is located at 6230 South State Road, Saline, Michigan. The charming Cathy Mitchell, Business Development Specialist at StoryPoint, will be our hostess for this joyous occasion.
We have a line up of fun activities scheduled for the morning including a cooking demonstration of a scrumptious dessert, a holiday game, and prizes to give away. Our own Candace Little from Brookhaven Manor will also bless us with her angelic voice by singing a couple of solos during the morning's events. You're welcome to participate where ever your heart leads you or just mingle and network with others but you'll want to make sure you're there from 8:30 - 10:00! Refreshments will also be served.
See you at StoryPoint Saline on December 13th!
Please join us at StoryPoint Saline from 8:30am - 10:00am on Thursday, December 13, 2018. StoryPoint Saline is located at 6230 South State Road, Saline, Michigan. The charming Cathy Mitchell, Business Development Specialist at StoryPoint, will be our hostess for this joyous occasion.
We have a line up of fun activities scheduled for the morning including a cooking demonstration of a scrumptious dessert, a holiday game, and prizes to give away. Our own Candace Little from Brookhaven Manor will also bless us with her angelic voice by singing a couple of solos during the morning's events. You're welcome to participate where ever your heart leads you or just mingle and network with others but you'll want to make sure you're there from 8:30 - 10:00! Refreshments will also be served.
See you at StoryPoint Saline on December 13th!
November Meeting: Thursday, November 8, 2018
Please join us from 8:30am - 10:00am at Brookhaven Manor on Thursday, November 8, 2018. You will find Brookhaven Manor at 401 Oakbrook Drive in Ann Arbor. Our wonderful hostess, Candace Little, Leasing Consultant at BM, will be there along with myself to greet you.
With the holiday season just around the corner, it is quite fitting to have our educational portion of the meeting cover the topic of Stress, Depression and the Holidays. Karen Frank RN, CHPR and owner of Kai Zen Home Care, will be our presenter and help us better understand the causes of depression and ways to get through the holidays with less stress. Who couldn't use this kind of information, right!?
There will be light breakfast refreshments to energize you during our networking time from 8:30-9:00. Please be sure to bring your business cards so our members can remember you and have a contact in which to reach you. You can also bring any other flyers or promotional materials to put out on the table for distribution.
With the holiday season just around the corner, it is quite fitting to have our educational portion of the meeting cover the topic of Stress, Depression and the Holidays. Karen Frank RN, CHPR and owner of Kai Zen Home Care, will be our presenter and help us better understand the causes of depression and ways to get through the holidays with less stress. Who couldn't use this kind of information, right!?
There will be light breakfast refreshments to energize you during our networking time from 8:30-9:00. Please be sure to bring your business cards so our members can remember you and have a contact in which to reach you. You can also bring any other flyers or promotional materials to put out on the table for distribution.
October Meeting: Thursday, October 11, 2018
Please join us for our next members meeting of WCSL on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 8:30am-10:00am at Heartland Health Care Center - Ann Arbor. David Liebrecht, Business Development Specialist at Heartland, will be hosting our wonderful group as well as providing light breakfast refreshments. You can find Heartland Health Care Center at 4701 E. Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor.
For the educational portion of our meeting, David has lined up the team from The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College to provide a presentation that focuses on their Next Steps Fitness Programs. This is a collection of unique fitness programs for individuals who may be transitioning from or managing a medical condition or for those just needing additional support to improve their level of physical activity.
Just a friendly reminder to also be sure to bring your business cards, brochures, or other promotional materials for any upcoming events that would be of interest to our members.
For the educational portion of our meeting, David has lined up the team from The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College to provide a presentation that focuses on their Next Steps Fitness Programs. This is a collection of unique fitness programs for individuals who may be transitioning from or managing a medical condition or for those just needing additional support to improve their level of physical activity.
Just a friendly reminder to also be sure to bring your business cards, brochures, or other promotional materials for any upcoming events that would be of interest to our members.
September Meeting: Thursday, September 13, 2018
After the two month summer break from Senior Leaders, it's now time to get back to our monthly members meetings. Therefore, I'd like to invite all of you to come to our September WCSL Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13th from 8:30am to 10:00am. Patti Albert, Community Sales Consultant for St. Joseph's Village, will be our hostess. St. Joseph's Village is located at 5341 McAuley Drive in Ypsilanti. Light breakfast refreshments will be served.
The educational portion of our meeting will be presented by Dr. Gary Sarafa, MD on one of the many "senior topics" he speaks to audiences about.
Please join Patti Albert and myself on September 13th at St. Joseph's Village for an interesting and informative presentation by Dr. Sarafa and get in some great networking time with our many other members. A friendly reminder to bring your business cards and any other business flyer you wish to distribute to the group.
The educational portion of our meeting will be presented by Dr. Gary Sarafa, MD on one of the many "senior topics" he speaks to audiences about.
Please join Patti Albert and myself on September 13th at St. Joseph's Village for an interesting and informative presentation by Dr. Sarafa and get in some great networking time with our many other members. A friendly reminder to bring your business cards and any other business flyer you wish to distribute to the group.
June Meeting: Thursday, June 14, 2018
The June members meeting of Washtenaw County Senior Leaders will be held from 8:30am-10:00am on Thursday, June 14th. Woodhaven At Home of Livonia, Michigan will be hosting us at the Burns Park Senior Center located at 1320 Baldwin Ave. in Ann Arbor. Paula Grzybowski, Director of Sales for WoodHaven At Home, will be our gracious hostess, so mark your calendars and come network with our members.
As we all know, the senior years aren't always so "golden" for many of our elderly citizens for a variety of reasons. We could all do our part to help those individuals if we just knew what to do. So, we have Sarah Veliz, LMSW and owner of Compass Family Support Services to help us understand it all. Her presentation, "Managing Depression and Achieving Happiness As We Age," is sure to educate everyone in attendance and leave us with lots of new knowledge to apply out in our communities.
A couple friendly reminders:
1. Please be sure to bring your business cards or any other promotional materials so others will know how to
contact you
2. We will be on summer break during the months of July and August so there will NOT be meetings during
those two months.
Please join us on June 14th and bring a colleague.
As we all know, the senior years aren't always so "golden" for many of our elderly citizens for a variety of reasons. We could all do our part to help those individuals if we just knew what to do. So, we have Sarah Veliz, LMSW and owner of Compass Family Support Services to help us understand it all. Her presentation, "Managing Depression and Achieving Happiness As We Age," is sure to educate everyone in attendance and leave us with lots of new knowledge to apply out in our communities.
A couple friendly reminders:
1. Please be sure to bring your business cards or any other promotional materials so others will know how to
contact you
2. We will be on summer break during the months of July and August so there will NOT be meetings during
those two months.
Please join us on June 14th and bring a colleague.
May Meeting: May 10, 2018
Please mark your calendars and join us for our May member's meeting on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 8:30am-10:00am. Patricia Chitwood, Director of Business Development with The Villa at Parkridge will be our wonderful hostess. The Villa at Parkridge is located at 28 South Prospect in Ypsilanti.
Breakfast will be available while we network from 8:30-9:00 so bring your appetite and your business cards or any other promotional materials you'd like to distribute to the group.
For our educational piece of the meeting, we will have Roberto Valdez of Seasons Hospice presenting on "Life Is A Zoo," a delightfully interactive presentation about different personalities and how we relate to one another.
Guests are welcome so join us on May 10th!
Breakfast will be available while we network from 8:30-9:00 so bring your appetite and your business cards or any other promotional materials you'd like to distribute to the group.
For our educational piece of the meeting, we will have Roberto Valdez of Seasons Hospice presenting on "Life Is A Zoo," a delightfully interactive presentation about different personalities and how we relate to one another.
Guests are welcome so join us on May 10th!
April Meeting: April 12, 2018
Please join us from 8:30am to 10:00am on Thursday, April 12, 2018 for our April members meeting. Arbor Hospice & Palliative Care is pleased to be hosting our group in their newly renovated home office located at 2366 Oak Valley Drive in Ann Arbor, Michigan (Please make note that we will be in the Ann Arbor office). Julie Capra, with Sales & Marketing at Arbor Hospice & Palliative Care, will be our gracious hostess and contact person.
We are very excited to have Dr. Michael Paletta, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs for NorthStar Care Community, as our guest speaker for the educational portion of our meeting. With continued confusion in the public about just what palliative care is and when is it appropriate to request it for our clients and/or loved ones, Dr. Paletta will clarify it all for us with his presentation, "Understanding Palliative Care Better."
Please be sure to join us for this wonderful meeting and bring your business cards to pass out while you're networking with our great group of members. Guests are always welcome!
We are very excited to have Dr. Michael Paletta, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs for NorthStar Care Community, as our guest speaker for the educational portion of our meeting. With continued confusion in the public about just what palliative care is and when is it appropriate to request it for our clients and/or loved ones, Dr. Paletta will clarify it all for us with his presentation, "Understanding Palliative Care Better."
Please be sure to join us for this wonderful meeting and bring your business cards to pass out while you're networking with our great group of members. Guests are always welcome!
March Meeting: March 8, 2018
You are cordially invited to attend our next Washtenaw County Senior Leaders meeting being held on Thursday, March 8th from 8:30am - 10:00am. Legacy Law Center will host our meeting which will be held at the Ann Arbor Senior Center located at 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor. Kelly Hein, Client Services Coordinator at Legacy Law Center, will be our wonderful hostess.
We have a great educational presentation lined up for your called, Myth or Fact? Discover the Legal Side of Long-Term Care. As our population ages, more and more of us confront elder law-related issues, whether for ourselves or our parents. Attorney Terrence Bertram will be discussing current Long-Term Care issues from a legal perspective relevant to caregivers or any professional who interacts with our aging population.
Come out for some networking and meet our many wonderful members. Please remember to bring your business cards to distribute as you make your way through the group.
We have a great educational presentation lined up for your called, Myth or Fact? Discover the Legal Side of Long-Term Care. As our population ages, more and more of us confront elder law-related issues, whether for ourselves or our parents. Attorney Terrence Bertram will be discussing current Long-Term Care issues from a legal perspective relevant to caregivers or any professional who interacts with our aging population.
Come out for some networking and meet our many wonderful members. Please remember to bring your business cards to distribute as you make your way through the group.
February Meeting: February 8, 2018
On February 8th, you're invited to come network with the other members of WCSL as well as learn about downsizing a home containing 30+ years of personal belongings.
Our February members meeting will be held at StoryPoint-Saline with Cathy Mitchell, Business Development Specialist, as our gracious hostess. StoryPoint-Saline is located at 6230 S. State Rd, Saline, MI 48176. Networking and breakfast goodies will begin at 8:30am and we'll have you out the door and back to work by 10:00.
Ever wonder how to liquidate an entire home? Where does the "stuff" go? How can 30+ years of personal belongings go away in less than 30 days? Carol Kamm, owner of Encore Online Resale and Sharon McRill, owner of The Betty Brigade will present, Downsizing Made Easy: Where Does All The "Stuff" Go? - a brief overview of easy ways to make decades of "stuff" go to people who want it when the family doesn't. This interesting educational presentation will begin at 9:05 so come early to grab a bite to eat and get some networking in before we start our meeting!
Our February members meeting will be held at StoryPoint-Saline with Cathy Mitchell, Business Development Specialist, as our gracious hostess. StoryPoint-Saline is located at 6230 S. State Rd, Saline, MI 48176. Networking and breakfast goodies will begin at 8:30am and we'll have you out the door and back to work by 10:00.
Ever wonder how to liquidate an entire home? Where does the "stuff" go? How can 30+ years of personal belongings go away in less than 30 days? Carol Kamm, owner of Encore Online Resale and Sharon McRill, owner of The Betty Brigade will present, Downsizing Made Easy: Where Does All The "Stuff" Go? - a brief overview of easy ways to make decades of "stuff" go to people who want it when the family doesn't. This interesting educational presentation will begin at 9:05 so come early to grab a bite to eat and get some networking in before we start our meeting!
January Meeting: January 11, 2018
Start your New Year off with a bang and join us on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Linden Square Assisted Living Center located at 650 Woodland Drive E, Saline, Michigan. Linden Square's Community Relations Manager, Laura Nolan will be our host and is ready to show interested members the large addition that was just completed last year to Linden Square, doubling their size.
We meet from 8:30am - 10:00am with networking occurring during the first half hour followed by an educational presentation and introductions. Joanne Darga, Community Liaison at Comfort Keepers will present on the GrandPad, a customized tablet for senior which provides a solution to addressing the issue of isolation and loneliness in the elderly population.
Please remember to bring your business cards and any other promotional materials to share with others attending the meeting.
We meet from 8:30am - 10:00am with networking occurring during the first half hour followed by an educational presentation and introductions. Joanne Darga, Community Liaison at Comfort Keepers will present on the GrandPad, a customized tablet for senior which provides a solution to addressing the issue of isolation and loneliness in the elderly population.
Please remember to bring your business cards and any other promotional materials to share with others attending the meeting.
2017 Meeting Locations:
January 12th Robison-Bahnmeller Funeral Home
February 9th Regency at Bluffs Park
March 9th The Meadows of Glacier Hills
April 13th St. Joseph Village
May 11th Brookhaven Manor
June 8th NuStep
July 13th Summer Break - No Meeting
August 10th Summer Break - No Meeting
September 14th Heartland of Ann Arbor
October 12th Bassett Law
November 9th Brecon Village in Saline
December 14th StoryPoint-Saline (Holiday Party)
January 12th Robison-Bahnmeller Funeral Home
February 9th Regency at Bluffs Park
March 9th The Meadows of Glacier Hills
April 13th St. Joseph Village
May 11th Brookhaven Manor
June 8th NuStep
July 13th Summer Break - No Meeting
August 10th Summer Break - No Meeting
September 14th Heartland of Ann Arbor
October 12th Bassett Law
November 9th Brecon Village in Saline
December 14th StoryPoint-Saline (Holiday Party)
Please check below for more information about our current month's meeting location and the presentation topic.
December Meeting: December 14, 2017
With the holidays upon us, we have decided to make December's meeting into a celebratory gathering rather than having our usual monthly meeting format. This will be a time in which you can network, enjoy each other's company, and have a great time together. Sounds great, right?!
Our holiday event will be held on Thursday, December 14th at StoryPoint Senior Living in Saline where Cathy Mitchell, Senior Business Development Specialist, will be our host. She has lined up some special treats for us to munch on while we network and the Sous Chef of StoryPoint will provide us with a cooking demonstration of a special chocolate dessert we will be able to take part in. Throughout the party, we will also reach into our glass bowl of business cards we have been collecting a draw out winners for some special prizes which are being donated by various generous members. You must be present at the party to win one of the drawings.
Please note: If you would like to donate a basket or gift card for this event, please bring it with you or drop it off at StoryPoint and remember to tag it with your business information.
StoryPoint Senior Living is located at 6230 S. State Road, Saline, MI 48176. Our time of celebrating together will follow the usual meeting time of 8:30am to 10:00am.
What a great way to end the year and have an opportunity to meet all our members from various businesses! Remember, you must be present at the drawings to win, so plan on coming at the beginning and staying until the end!
Our holiday event will be held on Thursday, December 14th at StoryPoint Senior Living in Saline where Cathy Mitchell, Senior Business Development Specialist, will be our host. She has lined up some special treats for us to munch on while we network and the Sous Chef of StoryPoint will provide us with a cooking demonstration of a special chocolate dessert we will be able to take part in. Throughout the party, we will also reach into our glass bowl of business cards we have been collecting a draw out winners for some special prizes which are being donated by various generous members. You must be present at the party to win one of the drawings.
Please note: If you would like to donate a basket or gift card for this event, please bring it with you or drop it off at StoryPoint and remember to tag it with your business information.
StoryPoint Senior Living is located at 6230 S. State Road, Saline, MI 48176. Our time of celebrating together will follow the usual meeting time of 8:30am to 10:00am.
What a great way to end the year and have an opportunity to meet all our members from various businesses! Remember, you must be present at the drawings to win, so plan on coming at the beginning and staying until the end!
November Meeting: November 9, 2017
Please join us for our next members meeting which will be held Thursday, November 9th from 8:30am - 10:00am.
Jaci Schact, Manager of Business Development for EHM Senior Solutions will be our host at Brecon Village in Saline. The beautiful retirement community at Brecon Village is located at 200 Becon Drive, Saline, MI 48176.
The educational portion of our meeting will be presented by Christina Weber, RD of Brecon Village, who will speak on "Seniors and Nutrition."
Please be sure to join us at Brecon Village - Saline for some networking and knowledge while savoring delicious breakfast refreshments. Don't forget to bring your business cards and other promotional materials/flyers to share with the others.
Jaci Schact, Manager of Business Development for EHM Senior Solutions will be our host at Brecon Village in Saline. The beautiful retirement community at Brecon Village is located at 200 Becon Drive, Saline, MI 48176.
The educational portion of our meeting will be presented by Christina Weber, RD of Brecon Village, who will speak on "Seniors and Nutrition."
Please be sure to join us at Brecon Village - Saline for some networking and knowledge while savoring delicious breakfast refreshments. Don't forget to bring your business cards and other promotional materials/flyers to share with the others.
October Meeting: October 12, 2017
Please join us on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 8:30am - 10:00am for our upcoming members meeting.
This month, Karen Brewer will host us at Bassett Law which is located at 2045 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The nice folks at Bassett Law will also be handling the educational presentation, although the details are still being worked out.
Since Washtenaw County Senior Leaders is a great place to network with others in the field of caring or working with our community's senior population, please remember to bring your business cards as well as any pamphlets or other promotional materials to share with our members and guests.
This month, Karen Brewer will host us at Bassett Law which is located at 2045 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The nice folks at Bassett Law will also be handling the educational presentation, although the details are still being worked out.
Since Washtenaw County Senior Leaders is a great place to network with others in the field of caring or working with our community's senior population, please remember to bring your business cards as well as any pamphlets or other promotional materials to share with our members and guests.
September Meeting: September 14, 2017
Following a wonderful two month summer break, we are now back to our normal meeting schedule of getting together to network and learn about the newest issues pertaining to our county's senior population.
On Thursday, September 14, 2017, from 8:30am until 10:00am, Heartland Healthcare Center of Ann Arbor will host our first meeting going into the fall months. David Liebrecht, Business Development Specialist at Heartland, will be our gracious host for the morning. You will find Heartland Healthcare Center located at 4701 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. To go along with the "fall" theme, we will have Chad French of Huron Valley Ambulance presenting on the newest information about Fall Prevention.
Please join us for light breakfast refreshments, great networking opportunities, and an informative presentation and remember to bring your business cards and other flyers/promotional materials you may have to share with other members and attendees. There is no fee to attend our meetings or join our group. All we ask, is that you attend our meetings on a regular basis.
On Thursday, September 14, 2017, from 8:30am until 10:00am, Heartland Healthcare Center of Ann Arbor will host our first meeting going into the fall months. David Liebrecht, Business Development Specialist at Heartland, will be our gracious host for the morning. You will find Heartland Healthcare Center located at 4701 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. To go along with the "fall" theme, we will have Chad French of Huron Valley Ambulance presenting on the newest information about Fall Prevention.
Please join us for light breakfast refreshments, great networking opportunities, and an informative presentation and remember to bring your business cards and other flyers/promotional materials you may have to share with other members and attendees. There is no fee to attend our meetings or join our group. All we ask, is that you attend our meetings on a regular basis.
June Meeting: June 8, 2017
Please mark your calendars and join us on Thursday, June 8th at NuStep from 8:30am - 10:00am. NuStep is located at 5111 Venture Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (second building). Parking is right in front of the building.
June is a very busy month for Alzheimer's Awareness with The Longest Day being on June 21st and it also being Brain Awareness Month. Therefore, we will have Katie Peil and Liz Michalski from the Alzheimer's Association discuss The Longest Day for the first part of the educational portion of our meeting and Jane Benskey from NuStep will cover Brain Health for the second portion of the presentation.
Refreshments will be available to start your morning off right and a tour of the museum and wellness center at NuStep will be given at 10:00 for those who are interested. Please remember to bring your business cards and promotional materials to share with the other members.
June is a very busy month for Alzheimer's Awareness with The Longest Day being on June 21st and it also being Brain Awareness Month. Therefore, we will have Katie Peil and Liz Michalski from the Alzheimer's Association discuss The Longest Day for the first part of the educational portion of our meeting and Jane Benskey from NuStep will cover Brain Health for the second portion of the presentation.
Refreshments will be available to start your morning off right and a tour of the museum and wellness center at NuStep will be given at 10:00 for those who are interested. Please remember to bring your business cards and promotional materials to share with the other members.
May Meeting: May 11, 2017
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 11th from 8:30am to 10:00am. Candace Little, Leasing Consultant, will be our host at Brookhaven Manor which is located at 401 Oakbrook Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Assorted light breakfast refreshments will be served.
The educational portion of our meeting will be led by Community Engagement Officers Tom Kooy and Doug Martelle, from the Ann Arbor Police Department. Their topic, "Senior Happenings in the Ann Arbor Area," will focus on the newest scams occurring in Washtenaw County which target the senior members of our communities (such as telephone calls, mail and email messages, etc.) and ways in which we can help support awareness.
Please be sure to bring business cards and other promotional materials for the distribution table. Networking will occur from 8:30am-9:00am with the meeting and presentation to follow. There will be a tour of the newly remodeled facility after the meeting.
The educational portion of our meeting will be led by Community Engagement Officers Tom Kooy and Doug Martelle, from the Ann Arbor Police Department. Their topic, "Senior Happenings in the Ann Arbor Area," will focus on the newest scams occurring in Washtenaw County which target the senior members of our communities (such as telephone calls, mail and email messages, etc.) and ways in which we can help support awareness.
Please be sure to bring business cards and other promotional materials for the distribution table. Networking will occur from 8:30am-9:00am with the meeting and presentation to follow. There will be a tour of the newly remodeled facility after the meeting.
April Meeting: April 13, 2017
The next members meeting of Washtenaw County Senior Leaders will be Thursday, April 13th from 8:30am to 10:00am. Community Sales Consultant, Patti Albert, will be our host at St. Joseph's Village which is located at 5341 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Please park in the large parking lot just prior to the building.
Kyle Parker-Burton R.D.N., a dynamic speaker with an infectious passion for what she does, will present "It's Not What You Put On, It's What You Put In." This educational portion of the meeting will be about the importance of our seniors eating healthy meals that include colorful fruits and vegetables.
Please remember to bring your business cards along to share with others during networking time and be sure to drop one into the fish bowl for a chance to win the drawing at our Christmas meeting. There will be a table to put other promotional material on, as well.
Hope to see you at the meeting!
Kyle Parker-Burton R.D.N., a dynamic speaker with an infectious passion for what she does, will present "It's Not What You Put On, It's What You Put In." This educational portion of the meeting will be about the importance of our seniors eating healthy meals that include colorful fruits and vegetables.
Please remember to bring your business cards along to share with others during networking time and be sure to drop one into the fish bowl for a chance to win the drawing at our Christmas meeting. There will be a table to put other promotional material on, as well.
Hope to see you at the meeting!
March Meeting: March 9, 2017
Our next members meeting will be on March 9th from 8:30am to 10:00am. Jennifer Bartscht, Marketing Director at Glacier Hills, will be our host at The Meadows of Glacier Hills which is located at 4001 Glacier Hills Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Please park in designated areas outside the Meadows building. Upon entering the building, you will be greeted and directed to the meeting location.
Our educational presentation will be given by Ingrid Crause, Wellness Coordinator at Glacier Hills, who will speak about Senior Health and Wellness.
Please be sure to bring marketing materials and business cards and remember to drop one of your business cards into our "fish bowl" to be entered into our Christmas drawing at the December Holiday Party. The more meetings you attend, the more chances you have of winning!!!!
Our educational presentation will be given by Ingrid Crause, Wellness Coordinator at Glacier Hills, who will speak about Senior Health and Wellness.
Please be sure to bring marketing materials and business cards and remember to drop one of your business cards into our "fish bowl" to be entered into our Christmas drawing at the December Holiday Party. The more meetings you attend, the more chances you have of winning!!!!
February Meeting: February 9, 2017
Please join us on February 9th from 8:30am to 10:00am for our next members meeting. Our host will be Lakisha Jackson, Admissions & Marketing Director at the Regency at Bluffs Park which is located at 355 Huronview Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103. The Regency will also be presenting the educational piece for the meeting on the topic of Goals & Benefits of Subacute Rehab.
Please remember that networking runs from 8:30 to 9:00 with our meeting promptly beginning at 9. We will be shortening the time spent on the educational presentations so our members are able to return back to work by 10:00am without missing any part of the meeting. Please help us honor that commitment by limiting your introductions and announcements to 60 seconds, following the presentation.
Also, be sure to bring your business cards and other promotional materials for placement on the member's table for distribution. Coffee, juice, and light breakfast foods will be provided.
Please remember that networking runs from 8:30 to 9:00 with our meeting promptly beginning at 9. We will be shortening the time spent on the educational presentations so our members are able to return back to work by 10:00am without missing any part of the meeting. Please help us honor that commitment by limiting your introductions and announcements to 60 seconds, following the presentation.
Also, be sure to bring your business cards and other promotional materials for placement on the member's table for distribution. Coffee, juice, and light breakfast foods will be provided.
January Meeting: January 12, 2017
Happy New Year to all!
We'll start the year off with a bang and perhaps a little different for some of you. On Thursday, January 12th from 8:30am to 10:30am, Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home will host our first meeting of the year at their newly remodeled facility located at 301 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176. The building is located on the corner of East Michigan Avenue and North Davenport Street. The parking lot is located across from the building on N. Davenport St. and you can also park along Davenport if the lot gets full. You'll find a beautiful new entrance to the building along this same side of the building.
The death of a loved one can be an extremely stressful time with many people not knowing what to do next. Our educational presentation, The Role of a Funeral Director and What Happens After Death: Information That You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask, presented by Steve Robison and Larry Griffin of Robison-Bahnmiller, will help to answer those and other very important questions.
Please be sure to attend as this is sure to be a very informative meeting. Food and drinks will be served and there will be a drawing with prizes at the end SO BE SURE TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS! Along with your business cards, please bring any other promotional material and/or flyers for upcoming events your company may be sponsoring to put on our table for distrubution.
We'll start the year off with a bang and perhaps a little different for some of you. On Thursday, January 12th from 8:30am to 10:30am, Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home will host our first meeting of the year at their newly remodeled facility located at 301 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176. The building is located on the corner of East Michigan Avenue and North Davenport Street. The parking lot is located across from the building on N. Davenport St. and you can also park along Davenport if the lot gets full. You'll find a beautiful new entrance to the building along this same side of the building.
The death of a loved one can be an extremely stressful time with many people not knowing what to do next. Our educational presentation, The Role of a Funeral Director and What Happens After Death: Information That You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask, presented by Steve Robison and Larry Griffin of Robison-Bahnmiller, will help to answer those and other very important questions.
Please be sure to attend as this is sure to be a very informative meeting. Food and drinks will be served and there will be a drawing with prizes at the end SO BE SURE TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS! Along with your business cards, please bring any other promotional material and/or flyers for upcoming events your company may be sponsoring to put on our table for distrubution.
December Meeting: December 8, 2016
Please join us on Thursday, December 8th from 8:30am to 10:30am for our last Monthly Members Meeting of the 2016 year. Cathy Mitchell, Business Development Specialist at StoryPoint Independence Village-Saline, will host our group for a fun-filled holiday meeting. StoryPoint is located at 6230 S. State Road, Saline, MI 48176.
What better way to get into the holiday season than to have StoryPoint's Sous Chef, Abby Stark, prepare a special holiday dessert treat for us that we can easily make ourselves and pass along to aging loved ones.
Mark your calendars and be sure to come on December 8th for a joyous event that will surely get you into the spirit of the holidays. Please remember to bring your promotional material and flyers for any upcoming events you would like to make us all aware of.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again!
What better way to get into the holiday season than to have StoryPoint's Sous Chef, Abby Stark, prepare a special holiday dessert treat for us that we can easily make ourselves and pass along to aging loved ones.
Mark your calendars and be sure to come on December 8th for a joyous event that will surely get you into the spirit of the holidays. Please remember to bring your promotional material and flyers for any upcoming events you would like to make us all aware of.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again!
November Meeting: November 10, 2016
Please join us on Thursday, November 10th at Brecon Village & Memory Center located at 200 Brecon Drive, Saline, Michigan 48176. Michelle Abbey, Director of Sales & Marketing will be our host. Networking with other members will begin at 8:30am with our meeting and educational presentation to follow from 9-10:30am.
Many members voiced a request for additional information about Palliative Care and how it differs from Hospice Care so Dr. Adam Marks of Arbor Palliative Care will be speaking on "Palliative Care: Improving Quality of Life." We probably all know someone who has had a serious illness. Dealing with the symptoms of any serious illness can be difficult, but special care is available to help make those individuals more comfortable. Palliative care, or "comfort care," can be received at the same time as curative treatments and Dr Marks will help us to understand how individuals may benefit from such a service.
Please join us at 8:30am and enjoy some coffee, juice, and other breakfast foods while networking with our many other members. Don't forget to bring your business cards and other promotional materials to share with everyone on our marketing table.
Many members voiced a request for additional information about Palliative Care and how it differs from Hospice Care so Dr. Adam Marks of Arbor Palliative Care will be speaking on "Palliative Care: Improving Quality of Life." We probably all know someone who has had a serious illness. Dealing with the symptoms of any serious illness can be difficult, but special care is available to help make those individuals more comfortable. Palliative care, or "comfort care," can be received at the same time as curative treatments and Dr Marks will help us to understand how individuals may benefit from such a service.
Please join us at 8:30am and enjoy some coffee, juice, and other breakfast foods while networking with our many other members. Don't forget to bring your business cards and other promotional materials to share with everyone on our marketing table.
October Meeting: No Meeting
There will not be a members meeting this month. Our next scheduled members meeting will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 8:30am to 10:30am. Please check back for more information.
September Meeting: September 8, 2016
Join us on Thursday, September 8th from 8:30am to 10:30am for our September Member's Meeting. Lisa Bain, Operations Manager of the Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will host our group at their facility located at 1110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Lisa will also present on YMOW and tell us more about what they are currently working on to support the senior population in Washtenaw County.
Networking with light breakfast treats will run from 8:30-9:00 with our meeting and presentation to follow. Please remember to bring your promotional materials for distribution.
Networking with light breakfast treats will run from 8:30-9:00 with our meeting and presentation to follow. Please remember to bring your promotional materials for distribution.
August Meeting: August 11, 2016
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Please mark your calendars and join us on Thursday, August 11th from 8:30am to 10:30am for our next members meeting. Carolyn Grawi, Executive Director of Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, will host our group at their facility located at 3941 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48108. Light breakfast refreshments and drinks will be provided.
Living at Home Village will present their "Laugh & Learn Pet Therapy" production featuring Franklin, the St. Bernard, and friends. We'll also learn more about the village movement and it's role in providing healthy aging-in-place options for our senior populations across America. |
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July Meeting: July 14, 2016
Our July meeting will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 8:30am - 10:30am. Jill Fisher, Administrator of Linden Square Assisted Living Center, will be hosting our group at their Senior Living Community. They are located at 650 Woodland Drive East, Saline, Michigan 48176. A light breakfast will be available along with coffee and juice.
Our educational piece titled, "Opening Hearts, Minds, and Doors: Welcoming Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults" will be presented by Mary Sexton. As a community social worker, Mary aims to raise awareness of the barriers that are inhibiting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender older adults from seeking the care they need. The presentation includes vocabulary, and socio-cultural messages that have surrounded LGBT older adults over their life course from the 1940's to the present.
Please remember to bring your brochures, business cards, and any flyers you have for upcoming events.
Our educational piece titled, "Opening Hearts, Minds, and Doors: Welcoming Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults" will be presented by Mary Sexton. As a community social worker, Mary aims to raise awareness of the barriers that are inhibiting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender older adults from seeking the care they need. The presentation includes vocabulary, and socio-cultural messages that have surrounded LGBT older adults over their life course from the 1940's to the present.
Please remember to bring your brochures, business cards, and any flyers you have for upcoming events.
June Meeting: June 9, 2016
Be sure to join us for our June meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 8:30am - 10:30am at StoryPoint-Saline. The beautiful new senior living community is located at 6230 South State Street, Saline, MI 48176 (on the corner of State Street and Textile Road). Cathy Mitchell, Business Development Specialist at StoryPoint will be hosting our group and has a wonderful culinary presentation lined up for us! Chef Kevin Pen, Executive Chef at StoryPoint will present to us a "Stealth Health Cooking Demo." Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. Bold flavors! Rich, exciting textures! Come shock your taste buds!
Please remember to bring your promotional materials for distribution.
Please remember to bring your promotional materials for distribution.
May Meeting: May 12, 2016
Please join us on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 8:30-10:30am for our next meeting of Washtenaw County Senior Leaders. Shawn Armiak, Active Living Consultant at NuStep, will host us at their Ann Arbor facility located at 5111 Venture Dr., Ann Arbor. Parking is available in front of the building.
Our presenter will be Nickki Dodson whose husband, Ken, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at the young age of 30. We'll hear her story and How NuStep, an Inclusive Recumbent Cross Trainer, Promotes Brain Health With Exercise. She'll also discuss the large upcoming event, NuStepping to End Alzheimer's.
A light breakfast will be served. Please bring your business cards and network with other members from 8:30-9:00. We will have a table available for your promotional material and any flyers announcing upcoming events.
Our presenter will be Nickki Dodson whose husband, Ken, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at the young age of 30. We'll hear her story and How NuStep, an Inclusive Recumbent Cross Trainer, Promotes Brain Health With Exercise. She'll also discuss the large upcoming event, NuStepping to End Alzheimer's.
A light breakfast will be served. Please bring your business cards and network with other members from 8:30-9:00. We will have a table available for your promotional material and any flyers announcing upcoming events.
April Meeting: April 14, 2016
Save the date and join us for our April meeting! We will be meeting on Thursday, April 14th from 8:30am to 10:30 at the Pittsfield Senior Center located at 701 W. Ellsworth Road in Ann Arbor, MI.
Theresa Meyer of Legacy Law Center will be our host. Our educational piece of the meeting will be about End of Life Planning: What Matters in the End, with Terry Bertram from Legacy Law Center as our speaker.
Please be sure to bring your marketing materials for distribution and be sure to arrive between 8:30 and 9am for networking with others.
Theresa Meyer of Legacy Law Center will be our host. Our educational piece of the meeting will be about End of Life Planning: What Matters in the End, with Terry Bertram from Legacy Law Center as our speaker.
Please be sure to bring your marketing materials for distribution and be sure to arrive between 8:30 and 9am for networking with others.
March Meeting: March 10, 2016
Please join us on March 10th from 8:30am to 10:30am for an informative meeting! Patty Albert, Community Sales Consultant with Sanctuary At St. Joseph's Village, will be our host. You'll find this beautiful senior living community located at 5341 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, right on the St. Joseph Hospital campus.
Our members should park in the large parking lot across the road from the Sanctuary to allow visiting family and friends to use the parking spaces outside the building. Please enter the building through the front entrance, where a greeter will direct you to the West Dining Room located on the first floor. A continental breakfast and coffee will be available.
Our presenter will be Faye Molitor of Senior Helpers, who will show two Teepa Snow video clips on dementia titled, "How Dementia Affects the Brain" and "Techniques For Success."
We look forward to seeing all our members and any new guests. Please remember to bring your marketing materials for our Distribution Table.
Our members should park in the large parking lot across the road from the Sanctuary to allow visiting family and friends to use the parking spaces outside the building. Please enter the building through the front entrance, where a greeter will direct you to the West Dining Room located on the first floor. A continental breakfast and coffee will be available.
Our presenter will be Faye Molitor of Senior Helpers, who will show two Teepa Snow video clips on dementia titled, "How Dementia Affects the Brain" and "Techniques For Success."
We look forward to seeing all our members and any new guests. Please remember to bring your marketing materials for our Distribution Table.
February Meeting: No meeting
We will not be meeting during the month of February. We will resume our regular monthly meetings in March. Please save the date of March 10th from 8:30 - 10:30. More information about the details of this meeting will be forthcoming in the coming weeks.
January Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 2016
Our first meeting of the New Year will be held at The Cedars of Dexter located at 411 Cedars Lane, Dexter, MI 48130 from 8:30am to 10:30am. Kim Tanner, Marketing Specialist at The Cedars will be our host. Parking is available directly next door at the Gordon Home Mansion 8341 Island Lake Road which is just a short walk away from the clubhouse where we'll be meeting.
Our presenter, Stephanie M. Oliver, Branch Manager of Traverwood KeyCenter, will focus on Senior Citizen Awareness of Fraud Schemes and provide us with tips to protect seniors and families from fraud. A continental breakfast and coffee will be provided.
Please remember to bring your marketing material for distribution.
Our presenter, Stephanie M. Oliver, Branch Manager of Traverwood KeyCenter, will focus on Senior Citizen Awareness of Fraud Schemes and provide us with tips to protect seniors and families from fraud. A continental breakfast and coffee will be provided.
Please remember to bring your marketing material for distribution.
December Meeting: Thursday, December 10, 2015
Our December meeting is just around the corner! Please join us on Thursday, December 10th from 8:30am to 10:00am at Evengelical Homes of Michigan Brecon Village on the Memory Support Center Campus located at 200 Brecon Drive, Saline, MI 48176. Jaci Schacht, Marketing Director at Brecon Village will be our host. A tour of the Brecon Village Community will be available after the meeting from 10:00am - 10:30am. Follow the signs on campus that say "Welcome Center" and enter the building through that entrance. Ample parking is available in the front and side lots. A light breakfast will be available along with coffee and juices.
The topic for December's meeting will be: "Ask a Senior." Brecon Village has assembled a panel of seniors who are willing to come and share their thoughts with local businesses about what is important to them as consumers. You are welcome to ask the panel questions from anything including: interests, housing, home services, buying decisions, opinions, etc. Please come with questions to ask this panel who has been gracious in donating their time.
We will also draw from our fishboul of business cards for a special holiday gift. Please remember to bring your marketing meterials and business cards for distribution.
The topic for December's meeting will be: "Ask a Senior." Brecon Village has assembled a panel of seniors who are willing to come and share their thoughts with local businesses about what is important to them as consumers. You are welcome to ask the panel questions from anything including: interests, housing, home services, buying decisions, opinions, etc. Please come with questions to ask this panel who has been gracious in donating their time.
We will also draw from our fishboul of business cards for a special holiday gift. Please remember to bring your marketing meterials and business cards for distribution.
November Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 2015
We hope that you will plan to attend this month's meeting from 8:30am to 10:30am at Villa Healthcare (formerly Bortz Healthcare of Ypsilanti) which is located at 28 S. Prospect Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48198. Parking is available in the main lot with additional parking in the overflow lot north of the main entrance. A light breakfast will be provided.
Our presenter will be Dr. Sheryl L. Kurze, Director of Advance Choices In Care, PLLC who will speak on Palliative Care - What It Is, What It Isn't.
All monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of the month from 8:30am to 10:30am. There is no cost to attend and we encourage everyone to bring their marketing materials for distribution among our members.
Our presenter will be Dr. Sheryl L. Kurze, Director of Advance Choices In Care, PLLC who will speak on Palliative Care - What It Is, What It Isn't.
All monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of the month from 8:30am to 10:30am. There is no cost to attend and we encourage everyone to bring their marketing materials for distribution among our members.
October Meeting: Thursday, October 8, 2015
October's meeting will be held at the East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center in the auditorium of the Rachel Upjohn Building (RUB) located at 4250 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 from 8:30am to 10:30am. Parking is available at the front entrance of the building.
A representative from the RUB Center will welcome all and provide a brief overview of the primary programs offered at the facility. Dianne Stemen, founder of Balancing Time, will then lead us through an interactive and
thought-provoking presentation called, "Looking Through the Other Lens." Together we will explore how to preserve the wishes, dignity, and autonomy of the older adult when issues arise that bring into question the safety and well-being of an elderly loved one.
As always, please remember to bring your marketing materials and business cards for distribution. Refreshments will be served.
A representative from the RUB Center will welcome all and provide a brief overview of the primary programs offered at the facility. Dianne Stemen, founder of Balancing Time, will then lead us through an interactive and
thought-provoking presentation called, "Looking Through the Other Lens." Together we will explore how to preserve the wishes, dignity, and autonomy of the older adult when issues arise that bring into question the safety and well-being of an elderly loved one.
As always, please remember to bring your marketing materials and business cards for distribution. Refreshments will be served.
September Meeting: Thursday, September 10, 2015
Hello to all our members and other visitors to our website! Please join us for the first fall meeting of 2015 at the Heartland Health Care Center located at 4701 4701 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Michigan from 8:30am to 10:30am.
Our presenter will be representative from Arcadia Home Care and Staffing who will provide an overview of the Arcadia On-Call Sensory System for the home which works in conjunction to caregiver support by reporting real time data on ADL's.
Also in the line-up for this meeting: we will announce a new benefit which will be provided to all our members who regularly support this group with their consistent attendance at our monthly meetings. We want to show our members how much we appreciate the time they commit each month to make this organization as successful as it is.
Don't miss all the excitement and news! Remember to bring your marketing materials and business cards for distribution. We welcome all guests as well.
Our presenter will be representative from Arcadia Home Care and Staffing who will provide an overview of the Arcadia On-Call Sensory System for the home which works in conjunction to caregiver support by reporting real time data on ADL's.
Also in the line-up for this meeting: we will announce a new benefit which will be provided to all our members who regularly support this group with their consistent attendance at our monthly meetings. We want to show our members how much we appreciate the time they commit each month to make this organization as successful as it is.
Don't miss all the excitement and news! Remember to bring your marketing materials and business cards for distribution. We welcome all guests as well.
August Meeting: Summer Break
Due to our member's busy summer schedules, we will take a break from our regular meetings this month. Meetings will begin again in September using the new schedule.
July Meeting: Thursday, July 23, 2015
Our July meeting of Washtenaw County Senior Leaders will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Ann Arbor Church of Christ located at 2500 S. Main Street in Ann Arbor.
Presenting first will be Lisa Gdaniec, LLMSW, the site manager for The Oaks Adult Day Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County. Lisa will provide an overview of available programs designed to bring services to individuals aged 60 and over as well as those 60 and over with disabilities.
Our second speaker of the morning will be a representative from The Ride/Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority who will share information on major improvements to transportation services offered to our community's seniors; specifically, how nearly all routes in Washtenaw County have been redesigned and renumbered. These improvements will be coming in August of this year.
Please remember to bring your marketing meterials and business cards for distribution. Just as a reminder, Senior Leaders will not meet in the month of August but will resume in September following the newly revised schedule of meeting on the SECOND Thursday of each month.
Presenting first will be Lisa Gdaniec, LLMSW, the site manager for The Oaks Adult Day Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County. Lisa will provide an overview of available programs designed to bring services to individuals aged 60 and over as well as those 60 and over with disabilities.
Our second speaker of the morning will be a representative from The Ride/Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority who will share information on major improvements to transportation services offered to our community's seniors; specifically, how nearly all routes in Washtenaw County have been redesigned and renumbered. These improvements will be coming in August of this year.
Please remember to bring your marketing meterials and business cards for distribution. Just as a reminder, Senior Leaders will not meet in the month of August but will resume in September following the newly revised schedule of meeting on the SECOND Thursday of each month.
June Meeting: Thursday, June 25, 2015
Don't miss the June meeting being held at the Chelsea Retirement Community in the Towsley Village Building Multi Purpose Room located at 805 W. Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. A breakfast buffet will be available and campus tours will be offered following the meeting.
Our presenter, Barbara Zaret, LMSW, is the Assistant Director of UM's Turner Senior Wellness Program and part of Bi-County Senior Connections. Barbara will speak on "Medication Management and Substance Use in Older Adults."
Meeting times run from 8:30 - 10:30am. Please remember to bring your marketing materials and business cards for distribution. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Our presenter, Barbara Zaret, LMSW, is the Assistant Director of UM's Turner Senior Wellness Program and part of Bi-County Senior Connections. Barbara will speak on "Medication Management and Substance Use in Older Adults."
Meeting times run from 8:30 - 10:30am. Please remember to bring your marketing materials and business cards for distribution. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
May Meeting: Thursday, May 28, 2015
Don't miss our May meeting coming up from 8:30 -10:30AM! Huron Valley Ambulance will be our host and is located at 1200 State Circle in Ann Arbor, MI.
We are fortunate to have two presenters for this meeting. Paul Hood will be our first presenter and will speak on a new community paramedic program established to reduce emergency room visits and lower readmission rates. He will also inform us on the expansion of paramedic programs, including over 25 chronic illness diagnoses.
Our second presenter, Dale Berry, President and CEO of Huron Valley Ambulance, will give an overview of the operation. A tour will follow the presentation.
We are fortunate to have two presenters for this meeting. Paul Hood will be our first presenter and will speak on a new community paramedic program established to reduce emergency room visits and lower readmission rates. He will also inform us on the expansion of paramedic programs, including over 25 chronic illness diagnoses.
Our second presenter, Dale Berry, President and CEO of Huron Valley Ambulance, will give an overview of the operation. A tour will follow the presentation.
April Meeting: Thursday, April 23, 2015
The next meeting for Washtenaw County Senior Leaders will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Memory Support Center at Brecon Village (next to Evangelical Homes of Saline) located at 101 Brecon Drive, Saline, MI 48176.
All meetings start at 8:30AM and run until 10:30AM every fourth Thursday of each month.
For our April meeting, we will have a panel of presenters who will be discussing the benefits of using Adult Day Services for our clients, what happens at these programs, and who uses these services.
All meetings start at 8:30AM and run until 10:30AM every fourth Thursday of each month.
For our April meeting, we will have a panel of presenters who will be discussing the benefits of using Adult Day Services for our clients, what happens at these programs, and who uses these services.
March Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2015
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Next Thursday March 26, 2015 from 8:30AM - 10:30AM is our next Senior Leaders meeting. We will be meeting at Atria Senior Living (formerly known as the Sunrise Building) located at 1901 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Please pull up to the front doors and you will receive a parking pass along with instructions on where to park.
Our presenter, in association with Arcadia Home Care will be Brigette Booser, JD, LLM who will be talking about the AlzBetter program which is a revolutionary approach to caring for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia that has shown remarkable benefits. |
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February Meeting: Thursday, February 26, 2015
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Our February meeting will be held at Sanctuary At St. Joseph's Village, located at 5341 McAuley Drive in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Our presenter will be from the Alzheimer's Association to present, "A Vision To End Alzheimer's."
We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday and there is plenty of parking for this event! |
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January Meeting: Thursday, January 22, 2015
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We will kick off the New Year with our first meeting at Brookdale Place of Ann Arbor. Brookdale Place is a senior living community located at 2190 Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Please note that parking is available at the church parking lot on the north side of the building and a shuttle bus will be available to bring guests over. Brookdale Place has recently finished their new renovations and will be offering tours immediately after our meeting.
We have two presentations in store for this meeting: Joe Vitale from The Veterans Support Center will be speaking on VA benefits and Reid M. McCarthy of Ann Arbor Elder Law will speak on irrevocable trusts. |
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