Monthly
November 2011
Highlights
Glimpsing the Future: What Retirement Holds for Seniors
Current retirees and those nearing retirement have different views
of what their “golden years” will be like, a new national poll shows.
Today’s seniors say they are more likely to retire later in life than cur-
rent retirees did because of finances, and many worry about paying
for medical care during retirement. They also worry about the future
of the federal Medicare program.
For most retirees, life in retirement is better or the same as it was
in the years before they retired, but it is also worse for a large
minority of people in the areas of health and finances, according to
a September poll conducted by National Public Radio, the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health.
For nearly 73 percent of retirees polled, life in retirement is better than or the same as it was during the five years
before they retired. Retirees said in many areas, their lives have improved since they retired. They are less
stressed, their relationships with their families and spouses are better, their diet is more healthful and they spend
more time doing activities they enjoy, such as playing sports, doing hobbies and volunteering.
Yet 25 percent of retirees reported that life is worse now than before they retired; 39 percent say their health is
poorer and 35 percent say their financial situation is worse.
Pre-retirees, too, may underestimate healthcare costs and financial challenges of retirement.
The poll found that the expectations of pre-retirees and the reality of retirees did not match up in many areas. For
example, 14 percent of pre-retirees said their overall quality of life would be worse in retirement than now where 25
percent of retirees said that their life now is actually worse than it was before retirement. In relation to their health,
13 percent of pre-retirees said their health would be worse when they retire and 39 percent of retirees said their
health is worse off in retirement. Less than a quarter of pre-retirees predict their financial situation will be worse,
while a third of retirees said it actually is.
(continued on page 3)
In This Issue
Executive Director’s Letter.............................. page 2 From Rolina .........................................page 8
Snow Closings ................................................ page 2 November Birthdays ............................page 9
Janie’s Words of Wisdom ............................... page 5 November Historical Events ..............page 12
page 2
From the Executive Director
Fall is traditionally a time of settling in
or nesting for the cooler months ahead,
but NOCCOA is doing anything but
that! In spite of the difficult economic
NOCCOA Board of Directors times, we are finding ways to do more
with less. Talented and dedicated staff
Jerry Schoenmaker ................. President
and volunteers help with this type of
Laurie Larsen ....................Vice President challenge, as does the financial support of
Rodney Lloyd .......................... Secretary our community!
Doug Jones ............................. Treasurer Brigit Lewis
Bruce Baker The season of Medicare/Medicaid assis-
Pam Curtis tance counseling has begun. NOCCOA’s state award-winning
Warren Feyt service provides objective counseling, education and enrollment
John Lepard comparisons for older adults needing to select or annually review
Medicare Part D or Advantage programs. Enrollment for 2012
Rev. Peter Theune
coverage takes place from October 15 through December 7.
Savvy consumers should contact us for appointments taking
NOCCOA Staff place now, as the schedule fills quickly! Last season, over 1,800
Brigit Lewis ................... Executive Director hours of service were directed to over 1,350 contacts with older
Martha Cook ..................Assistant Director adults.
Jane Kargola ............ Program Coordinator
Once again, NOCCOA’s dedicated volunteer corps has broken
Rolina Vermeer.. Director, GH Activitiy Center
new records for community service. Under the guidance of staff
Kim Kroll .................. GH Case Coordinator member Jane Kargola, over 1,000 medical appointment rides
Nancy McWatters ........GH Case Coordinator were provided to older adults in need of reliable transportation
Robin Stroven .. Coopersville Case Coordinator last year, with over 11,700 miles driven by our volunteers! This
Sandra Van Singel.... Program Coordinator program is made possible through a grant from Senior Resources
Cheryl Brouwers ................... Homemaker and supplemented by community millage support.
Kathy Boelema ..................... Homemaker
Wendy Kuhlman ................... Homemaker Our telephone reassurance program, to which we have recently
added more volunteers, provides daily calls to check on indi-
Robin Myers ......................... Homemaker
viduals who may be homebound or just in need of some daily
Jill Smith ............................... Homemaker
connection. Each day close to 30 calls may be made by trained
Kari Smith ............................. Homemaker volunteers.
Kerry Lynn Vliet .................... Homemaker
Julie Wymer .......................... Homemaker Happy harvest time, keep the chill out and warmth in your heart!
Linda Heins .............. Program Coordinator
Nance Davis ... GH Activity Center Assistant
Marian Horter .GH Activity Center Assistant
Karen Little ..... GH Activity Center Assistant
www.noccoa.org
p Snow Closings r
During the next few months, we may experience weather that makes
it unsafe for our members and staff to travel to our center. The
center and lunch service (EXCEPT home delivered meals) will close
when Spring Lake and/or Grand Haven schools close due to severe
weather. Information on these closings will be available on WGHN
radio and WOOD TV8. Thank you and stay safe during these days!
NOCCOA Monthly Happenings • November 2011
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Glimpsing the Future (continued from page 1)
Pre-retirees also expect to retire later than those who are already retired and some expect never to fully retire;
60 percent of pre-retirees expect to retire at age 65 or older, while only 26 percent of current retirees polled said
they waited to retire at age 65 or older. More than one in 10 pre-retirees said they never expect to fully retire.
The major reason pre-retirees cited for planning to delay retirement was finances.
Some pre-retirees worry about the anticipated cost of health care. Thirty-one percent of pre-retirees say it
is very likely they will have trouble paying for health care insurance premiums and 30 percent say it is likely
they will have trouble paying for long-term care. About one in four pre-retirees say it is very likely they will
have trouble paying overall medical bills and 24 percent say it’s likely they will have trouble paying for needed
medications.
While a large majority of both pre-retirees and retirees said they think the Medicare program will be or is
important, they differed in their views on the future of Medicare. Pre-retirees are less likely to be confident that
Medicare will continue to provide benefits of at least equal value to current benefits during their retirement than
retirees are. Out of the individuals polled, there was not a majority support for a complete overhaul or major
change in Medicare among either pre-retirees or retirees.
But more pre-retirees than retirees – 47 percent versus 32 percent – said they want some changes in the
program. In addition, a greater portion of retirees than pre-retirees – 27 percent versus 13 percent – say that
the government should not try to control the costs of Medicare.
By Emily Mullin - Reprinted from www.dorlandhealth.com
Day Trips Planned for 2011
We’re winding down this year’s trips with the two opportunities listed here. Then we’ll gear up for
a whole new year of wonderful outings and adventures. Look for information in our January 2012
newsletter!
November
Culture Hop in Muskegon
We’re staying local with a visit to the Planetarium at Muskegon Community College on Wednesday, November
9. We’ll also check out a local wine cellar, visit The Cheese Lady and lunch at Courses, the Baker Culinary In-
stitute restaurant in downtown Muskegon. We will travel by motor coach! $20 for members.
December
Christmas at Evergreen
Celebrate the season on Tuesday, December 13 with an elegant event featuring delicious food and delightful
entertainment at Evergreen Commons in Holland, featuring The Evergreen Chorale. Make your reservation
before Thanksgiving. $45 for members.
NOCCOA Monthly Happenings • November 2011
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Annual Picnic
Find Answers to Your
Utility Questions
• Learn about electric and natural gas rates
Gary and
his crew • Discuss telephone service updates
put on an
incredible • Voice utility related questions and concerns
picnic!
To make the most of this opportunity, please
bring your utility bills, shut-off notices, tax
The Value of Time information and proof of any other assistance
To realize the value of a sister/brother, you receive.
ask someone who doesn’t have one.
To realize the value of ten years, ask a Thursday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m.
newly divorced couple.
Grand Haven Community Center
To realize the value of four years, ask a
graduate.
421 Columbus, Grand Haven
To realize the value of one year, ask a
student who has failed a final exam.
Has your membership expired? You may renew it
To realize the value of nine months, ask in person or by mailing in this form.
a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
NOCCOA MEMBERSHIP
To realize the value of one month, ask
a mother who has given birth to a Member Name:___________________________________
premature baby. Address:________________________________________
To realize the value of one minute, ask _______________________________________________
a person who has missed the train, bus,
or plane. Phone:______________E-Mail:______________________
To realize the value of one second, ask a City/Village/Township:______________________________
person who has just missed being in an Date of Birth:___________ Anniversary Date:___________
accident.
Spouse’s Name:__________________________________
Time waits for no one. Treasure every
moment you have. You will treasure it Membership Type: New_____ Renew______
even more when you can share it with
Residing in: Chester, Coopersville, Ferrysburg, Polkton, Grand Haven
someone special.
City, Grand Haven Township, Spring Lake Township / Village or Wright
To realize the value of a friend or family Township.
member, LOSE ONE! Basic $5____ Friend $20____ Sponsor $50____ Donor $100____
Remember, hold on tight to the ones you Residing in: Allendale, Crockery, Robinson or Tallmadge Township
love!
Basic $20____ Friend $50____ Sponsor $75____ Donor $100____
~ Submitted by Barbara Rose ~ Donations: $_____________________
NOCCOA Monthly Happenings • November 2011
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Janie’s Words of Wisdom THANK YOU!
for Your Donation
Memorial: to NOCCOA:
Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertain-
ment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday Presbyterian Women Steve Anderson
of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated Gary Hudd, Sr. Patricia McCarthy
pokes in the belly. He was 71 years old. Marie Dilla Burt Karen Reenders
Cheryl Swanson Margaret Michlitsch
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens Mary Gilmore Ray Valentovich
of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Lillian Peoples Beverly Collier
Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Karen Fox Donald Ten Brink
Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The Mary Offringa Andrew Stewart
gravesite was piled high with flours. Patricia Mienel Margarete Fochtman
Randy White Ardis Sherman
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Linda Riepma Patricia Wade
Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was Barbara O’Brien Tom Puleo
kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his Judith Vermerlen
later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a Mr. and Mrs. William Wiedrich
very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked
Love In the Name of Christ
schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a
crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for
millions.
Something You
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children,
John Dough, Jane Dough, and Dosey Dough, plus they had Should Know:
one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, What we can easily see is only a
Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
small percentage of what is possible.
If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise Imagination is having the vision to
to the occasion and take time to pass it on and share that
smile with someone else who may be having a crumby day see what is just below the surface;
and kneads a lift. to picture that which is essential,
~ Anonymous ~ but invisible to the eye.
ArtPrize
Tour
Nearly 50 people
from NOCCOA
enjoyed a guided
tour led by GVSU
graduate students.
NOCCOA Monthly Happenings • November 2011
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Activity & Event Descriptions
FITNESS ARTS
Tai Chi - An ancient system of blending breathing and Knitters Circle Crafters
movement to improve your balance and coordination. Beginning One Stroke Painting Lessons in Watercolor
class is also offered.
EVENTS
Gentle Movement Tai Chi - A gentle program, which emphasizes Dinner Club: A monthly gathering of all who care to enjoy the
improvement in mobility with a focus on movements that slowly company of others for a dinner out. This month’s diners decide next
build muscles surrounding painful, weakened joints. month’s destination!
Gentle Yoga - For older adults, this class improves joint Reini’s Armchair Garden Tour: Reini Moser hosts this wonderful
mobility, strength and balance combined with relaxation and breath- lunchtime opportunity to view magnificent world class gardens and
ing techniques. Uses chairs in place of floor mats. discuss your horticulture joys and challenges.
Stretch and Tone - Sitting-oriented fitness class that aims to Foxy Ladies Lunch: These Red Hatters meet monthly for lunch (usu-
improve flexibility and strengthen muscles. ally a Wednesday) and make the rounds of local eateries wearing
their Red Hat finery. New members are always welcome!
Line Dance - Fun fitness dance class covering the techniques of
line dancing with the goal of a more flexible and fit body. Beginning Mall Run: A lift to the Lakes Mall: Door to door service from the
class also offered. Grand Haven Activity Center. Designed for those who don’t drive
or simply don’t care to drive themselves. Call for a reservation:
Tap Dance - Balance, coordination and toning come together in this
842-9210 Offered the first Friday of the month.
fitness class.
Card Groups: Our card players always welcome new players.
Belly Dance - This fun class focuses on developing abdominal
Please note the Thursday Bridge group plays in foursomes... so find
muscle strength and flexibility.
some friends and join them or get on their list to fill out a table. Friday
Silver Swimmers (located at Generation Care) - Water Bridge is open play with anyone who shows up. And the Hand &
movement class designed to improve flexibility and tone. Foot group is growing! Come and learn how to play!
Foot Clinic - Pamper yourself with expertly administered foot care. November 1, 8 15, 22, 29 Tuesday at the Movies! Come in and relax
with a fun or classic movie chosen just for you. Check the movie list-
Pickleball - This is a relatively new racquet sport combining the ings and schedule posted at the Activity Center. There will be popcorn!
elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis and is played on a
court with the same dimensions as a badminton court. Now being November 2 Crafters: This talented crafting group is amazing.
played indoors for the winter months at the CRC Conference Center A dollar and a spirit of fun will bring you a very pleasant morning!
on Lakeshore Drive. Call for directions if you need them. $5 helps
November 3, 10 & 17 Lessons in Watercolor: Deborah Lass
cover the rental fee.
teaches this wonderful class. It’s a great class for beginners as well as
Zumba Gold - Zumba Gold is a low-intensity workout with dance and for seasoned watercolorists. $15 for 3 classes. All supplies included.
rhythm as the focus, based on dance moves which are choreographed Class size is limited so call to reserve your spot.
to Latin and international music. The moves focus on improving balance,
November 8 “You Can Do It!” A special presentation to introduce
strength and flexibility, while raising your heart beat and improving car-
you to what’s new in adaptive equipment. This will be fun and
diovascular ability. informative!
LEARNING November 10 & 17 One Stroke Painting: This group meets twice a
Writers Group - A peer circle led by an accomplished author explor- month. Using the Donna Dewberry method, Marcia Szymczyk expertly
ing life reflections through writing. Meets the second Thursday of leads and inspires this class. $5 per session covers all the fun and
the month at 10:00 a.m. supplies. No reservation necessary. Beginners fit right in!
Book Club - Sharing the love of reading and a hearty discussion November 9 Culture Hop in Muskegon: Hop on the motor coach
of the book chosen for the month. and join us as we explore Muskegon’s Cheese Lady, The Clay
Avenue Wine Cellars and a magnificent sky show at the Carr Fles
SUPPORT Planetarium. In between we’ll enjoy lunch at Courses Restaurant
Health Clinics - Please call for scheduled clinics. at the Baker College Culinary Arts Institute. $20 for members. Lunch
is on your own.
Legal Aid - Legal assistance by appointment.
November 10 Thanksgiving Party: Turkey with all the trimmings and
Diabetes Support Group - Meets monthly to share ideas and gather very special entertainment. Pre-paid reservation required ($3).
new information to effectively manage diabetes. All are welcome!
November 15 “The Wonders of Wii” Get ready for the holidays with
Tax Preparation - Assistance with filing simple income tax returns your grandchildren! You could have so much fun learning and practic-
by appointment. ing Wii games that you may even ask Santa for a Wii of your own!
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance and Prescription Drug Assistance November 17 Birthday Party: Our birthday parties are lots of fun.
Skilled counselors provide objective options for prescription and We have great entertainment, a nice lunch, lots of 50/50 prizes and
Advantage choices to Medicare Part D. This year, open enrollment runs a generally good time. They now require a pre-paid reservation ($3).
October 15 - December 7.
November 30 Hanging of the Greens and Soup Supper: We
RECREATION provide the decorations, you come help put Christmas into the Activity
Wii Games Scrabble Bridge Cribbage Center. You’ll be thanked with a simply delicious soup supper! You’ll
Euchre Bingo Pool Pool Tips need to sign up. Limited to 20.
Hand & Foot
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November 2011 Activities- 4:00 pm
Grand Haven Activity Center • 616-842-9210 • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am
Please call to confirm scheduled events!
Sun y
Monday y
Tuesday Wednesday
y y
Thursday y
Friday Sat
1 2 3 4 Legal Aid
Knitting 9:00 Beg. Line Dance 9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:30 Beg. Line Dance
9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:30 Line Dance 10:00 Lessons in 9:30 Bingo
10:00 Beg. Tai Chi 10:00 Crafters Watercolor 10:00 Mall Run
10:00 Pool Tips 10:00 Line Dance
10:00 Silver Swimmers 1:00 Cribbage
11:00 Tap Dance
12:00-1:00 Soup & 12:00-1:00 Soup & 5:00 12:00-1:00 Soup &
Salad Bar Salad Bar Dinner Club Salad Bar
1:00 Belly Dance 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Bridge
1:00 Tuesday 2:00 Gentle Yoga 1:00 Hand & Foot
1:00 Gentle
at the Movies! Movement Tai Chi
7 8 Knitting 9 10 Foot Care 11 BP Checks
9:00 Advisory Council 9:00 Stretch &Tone 9:00 Beg. Line Dance 9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:00 Gentle Yoga
10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Line Dance 10:00 Lessons in 9:30 Beg. Line Dance
10:30 Scrabble 10:00 Pool Tips 10:00 Silver Swimmers Watercolor 9:30 Bingo
1:00 Bingo 10:00 “You Can Do It!” 12:00-1:00 Soup & 10:00 Memory Writers 10:00 Line Dance
1:00 Zumba Gold 12:00-1:00 Soup & Salad Bar 11:00-1:00 11:00 Tap Dance
2:00 Gentle Yoga Salad Bar 1:00 Euchre Thanksgiving Party 12:00-1:00 Soup &
2:00 Gentle Yoga Salad Bar
4:00 1:00 Belly Dance 1:00 Cribbage
❁
8:30-4:00 1:15 One 1:00 Bridge
Pickleball 1:00 Tuesday Culture Hop Day Stroke 1:00 Hand & Foot
at the Movies! Trip to Muskegon Painting 1:00 Gentle
Movement Tai Chi
14 15 Knitting 16 17 18 9:00 Gentle Yoga
10:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:00 Beg. Line Dance Foot Care 9:30 Bingo
10:30 Scrabble 10:00 Beginning Tai Chi 9:30 Line Dance 9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:30 Beg. Line Dance
10:00 Pool Tips 10:00 Line Dance
1:00 Bingo 10:00 Silver Swimmers 10:00 Lessons in
10:00 Book Club 11:00 Tap Dance
1:00 Zumba Gold 11:00 Reini’s Watercolor 12:00-1:00 Soup &
2:00 Gentle Yoga
4:00
10:00 “The Wonders
of Wii”
12:00-1:00 Soup &
T Garden Tour ) 11:00-1:00Party
Armchair
Birthday
Salad Bar
1:00 Bridge
Pickleball Salad Bar 12:00-1:00 Soup & 1:00 Cribbage
1:15 One Stroke
1:00 Hand & Foot
1:00 Gentle Movement
1:00 Belly Dance Salad Bar
Tai Chi
1:00 Tuesday 1:00 Euchre Painting
2:00 Diabetes Support
at the Movies! 2:00 Gentle Yoga Group
21 22 23 24 25
k
10:00 Tai Chi Knitting 9:00 Beg. Line Dance
10:30 Scrabble 9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:30 Line Dance
1:00 Bingo 10:00 Beg. Tai Chi
1:00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Pool Tips
10:00 Silver Swimmers
12:00-1:00 Soup &
NOCCOA Closed
2:00 Gentle Yoga 12:00-1:00 Soup &
4:00 Salad Bar
Salad Bar
1:00 Euchre
Happy
1:00 Belly Dance
Pickleball
1:00 Tuesday
2:00 Gentle Yoga Thanksgiving!
at the Movies! NOCCOA Closed
28 29 30
10:00 Tai Chi Knitting 9:00 Beg. Line Dance
10:30 Scrabble 9:00 Stretch & Tone 9:30 Line Dance
1:00 Bingo 10:00 Beg. Tai Chi 10:00 Silver Swimmers
1:00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Pool Tips
12:00-1:00 Soup &
2:00 Gentle Yoga 12:00-1:00 Soup &
Salad Bar
Salad Bar
4:00 1:00 Belly Dance 1:00 Euchre
Pickleball 2:00 Gentle Yoga
1:00 Tuesday
at the Movies! z 3:00 Hanging
of the Greens
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From Rolina’s Desk...
Warm fires, good friends and a delicious stew on the stove...the November chill gets
wrapped in all the lovely comfortable rituals we have to keep us cozy and geared up for
the coming holiday season. We’re getting extra cozy at the Activity Center with some fun
and informative programming this month…starting with Tuesday at the Movies! Every
Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock we’ll have a special movie presentation. Maybe we will
feature a classic or a comedy or a documentary you might enjoy. I think we’ll even do
a few travelogues. So check the movie schedule and bring a friend. It’s free! Popcorn
will be available, of course!! Then our fabulous OT interns form Grand Valley will lead
two informative sessions. On Tuesday, November 8 they’ll present “You Can Do It!”, an Rolina Vermeer
opportunity to learn all about the new adaptive equipment available to us. They’ll have
samples to try and some amazing insight into what you can do to make life just a little easier
and more manageable. No matter what you think you need…or don’t need…. this will be interesting! They’ll be
back on November 11 with “The Wonders of Wii”. This will be fun. We’ll practice Wii games so we can hang out
with our grandchildren over the holidays and maybe even surprise them with what we can do! We’ll turn this session
into our own little party.
On Wednesday, November 9 we’re hopping a bus for Muskegon to check out The Cheese Lady, The Clay Avenue
Winery and have lunch at Courses Restaurant. I’m getting some Christmas shopping done! Then we’ll enjoy a
beautiful holiday program at the planetarium. Wouldn’t this be a nice trip to do with a friend? (only $20…you buy
your own lunch)
Have you noticed the nice group knitting together on Tuesday mornings? We are pleased to host several students
from Grand Haven Community Based Instruction II, giving them an opportunity to work on their social skills as
they prepare for their future after graduation. They are hoping to develop a micro-business and would like to find a
storefront someday to have their own shop! These entrepreneurs have some exciting goals and we love having the
opportunity to get to know them.
Bob Locke will address “pre-diabetes” at the Diabetes Support meeting this month. Hey…get there! This is infor-
mation we all need and especially with the holiday temptations ahead, we want to be well-informed. Our good health
depends on it! This month’s Book Club selection is: “Secret Daughter” by Shilipi Somaya Gowda. We’ll enjoy
a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 10 and our November Birthday Party on November 17. Of course, we
are closed on the 24th for Thanksgiving with friends and family, and will take Friday off as well. A nice long weekend
means we can get baking for the Christmas Bake Sale on December 2nd. Right after our Thanksgiving holiday
we’ll put up the Christmas tree and invite you out to help decorate with The Hanging of the Greens. We could use
about 20 people…we’ll feed you! (sign up is needed) We’ll need your reservation by Thanksgiving for our December
13 outing to “Christmas at Evergreen”. We hope you’ll join us, it’s going to be a lovely trip!
If you haven’t joined in the fun of Zumba Gold, take a peek at this dancing exercise class. Zumba Gold was designed
for us, so it’s something we can all do to keep ourselves fit and energized. It’s the latest addition to our wonderful list
of fitness opportunities here at the NOCCOA Activity Center. What do you have to lose? See you there… remember,
the coffee is always on!
Enough Said:
“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you.”
~ Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887), Clergyman and writer ~
NOCCOA Monthly Happenings • November 2011
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New Members Games & Players August Winners
Bridge:
Basic Members 1. Della Haakana 2. Joyce Rowland
Marilyn Ulrich Arnie Redeker Louise Redeker 3. Flo Sloothaak 4. Rita Rowhorst
William Ellingboe Jack Kuiper Joanne Kuiper 5. Edna Yakes 6. Gert Miller
Janice Van Dreumel Sam Young Laurie Randall 7. Flo Sloothaak 8. Teresa DeLille
Chris Endenburg Johanna Endenburg Irene Brogan 9. Sue Middlebush 10. Teresa DeLille
Brian Ellis Kristina Ellis Judy Fischer Cribbage:
Betty Bergsma Jan Mayhew Sheryl Sullivan 1. Marge Larson 2. Rosalie Suszka
Gloria Shamess Mary Giangrande Carol Vorce 3. Marge Larson and Fran Sedlock
Eunice Petersen Nieta DeYoung Virginia Vandenberg 4. Marge Larson 5. Jack Trinker
Richard Deitz Patricia Deitz Beverly Postema Euchre:
Mary Beth Retsema Nancy Hathaway Dean Nash 1. Mary Jane Chandler 2. Mary Dale
3. Rosalie Suszka
Bruce Campbell Henni Campbell Alfred VerBerkmoes
4. Mary Dale, Barb Hays and Louise Svoboda
Dorothy VerBerkmoes
Hand & Foot:
Is your membership ready to expire? Keep checking the mailing label on
1. Dolores Bizen and Lois Van Dyke
your newsletter for “The Date of Expiration” just below the address!
2. Rose Suszka 3. Fran Sedlock
4. Rose Suszka 5. Bessie Morse
Indoor Western Picnic ; November Birthdays ;
1 Gloria Dubuc 14 Nancy Osterberger
It was a 1 Merlin Van Doorne 16 Avis Van Raalte
rousing time! 1 Thomas Reinsma 16 Carol Dull
2 Doris Rop 16 Cynthia Munson
2 Ardean Meyer 17 Betty Masko
3 Helena Schoenmaker 18 Gloria Bischoff
4 Marvin Satter 18 James Bos
4 Beverly Postema 19 Lenora Parker
4 Ruth Buckner 19 Leon Ruiter
4 Grace White 19 Patricia Keenan
The line dancers 5 Evelyn Wood 20 Lillian Peoples
entertained 5 Mary Shaheen 20 Herman Prins
themselves as 6 Alice Zawojski 20 Florence Sloothaak
6 Susan Cox 20 Myrna Puse
well as others! 7 Nancy Dykehouse 20 David DeYoung
7 Mary Garzelloni 20 Mary Jane Mass
8 Nieta DeYoung 21 Betty Anderson
8 Arlene Hannema 21 Marion Zillins
September Birthday Party 9
9
9
Ruth Mehall
Carolyn Brown
David Hitsman
21
23
23
Yvonne Vanderlee
Edith Klap
Betty Merriman
9 Joel Botbyl 25 Hazel Baron
9 Gene Woodman 25 Dottie Pellegrom
10 Kathleen Bowen 26 Rosalyn King
10 Sam Young 26 Mary Hendon
11 Marlyn Kraus 27 Gerry Van Elzelingen
11 Ruth Pranskaitis 27 Verla Thomas
11 Karen Rodgers 27 Sandra Burnett
12 Lorena Coe 27 Sandra Krizan
12 Sherman Verplank 28 Vincent Abel
Mary Jane and E.M. 12 Elda Nelson 28 Lillie Van Hall
Chandler are all smiles. 12 Edith Lemke 28 Jim Clifford
13 Myrna Liepins 28 Jean Grossnickle
13 Walt Bessinger 29 Barbara Chandler
13 Joanne Rupar 29 Sherran Esh
Thanks to some very 13 Mary Sweet 30 Gloria Botbyl
creative volunteers for 13 Warren Feyt 30 Lois McAllister
14 James Pond
the sunflower cupcakes!
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November 2011 Hot Meal, Salad & Sandwich Menu
Sun y
Monday y
Tuesday Wednesday
y y
Thursday y
Friday Sat
1 2 3 4
Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar Hot Menu Soup & Salad Bar
No Reservations Required No Reservations Required Citrus salmon, baked potato No Reservations Required
Soups: Italian Wedding Soups: Timberline Chili with sour cream, California Soups: Minestrone and
and Chicken & Dumpling and Vegetarian Vegetable veggies, peaches, coleslaw Wisconsin Cheese
Asian Salad Caprese Salad Salad Build Your Own Salad
Popcorn chicken, Spring mix, sliced Fresh fruit and graham Start with macaroni pasta
mandarin oranges, tomatoes, mozzarella crackers, 3-bean salad, salad and your choice
Asian noodles and water cheese and basil topped chocolate pudding, English of toppings including
muffin, peanut butter
chestnuts over romaine with balsamic vinegar celery, egg, onions, red
Sandwich
lettuce topped with dressing and green peppers, turkey
Meatball sub with lettuce
sesame ginger dressing Fruit cocktail and tomato, coleslaw, and cheddar cheese
Cookies pineapple tidbits Pineapple tidbits
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Hot Menu Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar Hot Menu Soup & Salad Bar
Bourbon chicken, sweet No Reservations Required No Reservations Required Pork pot roast, mashed pota- No Reservations Required
potatoes, broccoli, roll, Soups: Garden Vegetable Soups: Stuffed Green toes, green beans, beets, rye Soups: Chicken Noodle
pears and Potato Au Gratin Pepper and Boston Clam bread, cake with frosting and Tomato Bisque
Salad Mexican Tri-Colored Salad Chowder Salad Southwestern Salad
Black bean salad, tortilla Tri-colored tortilla shreds, Fresh Fruit Fiesta Fresh tomato salad with
Fajita chicken, croutons,
chips, raisin box, pears beef fajita strips, cheddar Watermelon, muskmelon, French dressing, baked
Sandwich beans, wheat bread, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes,
cheese, corn and black green grapes, strawberries corn and cheddar cheese
Chicken salad on a bun orange, cake with frosting
beans over shredded taco and blueberries with on romaine lettuce topped
with lettuce and tomato, Sandwich
lettuce with BBQ ranch Marzetti cream fruit dip with sour cream and taco
plums, fresh apple Seafood sub with lettuce,
dressing Roll 3-bean salad, carrot and sauce
Banana dessert celery sticks, raisin box, Apple
cake with frosting
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Hot Menu Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar Hot Menu Soup & Salad Bar
Beef stroganoff with No Reservations Required No Reservations Required Roast turkey, mashed potatoes No Reservations Required
noodles, mixed vegetables, Soups: Lumberjack Soups: Minestrone and and gravy, green bean casserole, Soups: Garden Vegetable
asparagus, cherry crisp Vegetable and Harvest Broccoli Cheddar cornbread stuffing, cranberry and White Chicken Chili
Salad Grain with Portobello Mediterranean Salad sauce, pumpkin with whipped Caesar Salad
Deluxe salad with French Mushroom Marinated artichokes, feta topping Grilled chicken, parmesan
dressing, cracked wheat Three Meat Salad cheese, diced tomatoes, Salad cheese, croutons,
roll, margarine, Ham, turkey and beef fajita carrots, cucumbers, red Chicken spinach salad with poppy cucumbers, tomatoes and
applesauce seed dressing, poppy seed bread,
strips on romaine lettuce onions and croutons over red onions over romaine
Sandwich raisin box, mandarin oranges
with cucumbers, croutons romaine lettuce topped topped with Caesar
Meatloaf sandwich with Sandwich
lettuce and tomato, apple, and tomatoes topped with with Greek dressing Chicken fajita wrap, 3-bean dressing
tossed salad ranch dressing Roll salad, mandarin oranges Peaches
Ambrosia
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Hot Menu Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar
Goulash, spinach, garlic No Reservations Required No Reservations Required
bread, peaches, juice Soups: Italian Wedding Soups: Vegetarian
Salad and Cream of Potato Vegetable and Chicken & NOCCOA Closed
Apple almond salad with Strawberry Poppyseed Dumpling
raspberry vinaigrette, Salad Fresh Garden Gate Salad k
banana bread, orange Fresh strawberries, fresh Romaine lettuce with
juice blueberries, mandarin cucumbers, tomatoes,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sandwich
oranges, pineapple and onions, eggs, cheddar NOCCOA Closed
Ham, apple and Swiss
pecans on romaine topped cheese, water chestnuts
sandwich, 3-bean salad,
creamy fruit salad, fresh with poppyseed dressing and croutons topped with
orange Rice pudding French dressing
Cinnamon apple muffin
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Lemon baked fish, garden No Reservations Required No Reservations Required
rice, peas, blueberry crisp, Soups: Chicken Noodle Soups: Stuffed Green
roll and Timberline Chili Pepper and Harvest Grain
Salad Cottage Cheese with Portobello Mushroom
Caramel apple salad, Cottage cheese with Cherry Charbroiled Salad
3-bean salad, wheat peaches, pineapple slices Grilled chicken, mozzarella
bread, margarine, and maraschino cherries cheese, dried cherries and
mandarin oranges
Apple crisp walnuts over mixed greens
Sandwich
topped with raspberry
Pizza sub, raisin box,
peaches vinaigrette dressing
Roll
Meal Reservations • 616-842-9210
• Menu includes fat free milk Monthly Income Fair Share Donation
• Meals provide 1/3 of the $1,076 or more $2.75 per meal
Recommended Daily $900 - $1075 $2.50 per meal
Allowance (RDA) $750 - $899 $2.25 per meal
$601 - $749 $2.00 per meal
• Menu subject to change $600 or less $1.75 per meal
Soup and Salad Bar Cost: $3.50 for 60+/$6.00 for under 60 • A la carte is also available.
NOCCOA Monthly Happenings • November 2011 page 11
Non-Profit Org
US Postage
PAID
Permit #227
Grand Haven, MI 49417
422 Fulton Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-9210
(616) 997-1786 Coopersville
www.noccoa.org
Historical Events submitted by Tom Ryan
Here are some interesting historical events that have occurred in November:
Nov. 3, 1957 - The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft, Sputnik Two.
Nov. 4, 1880 - The first cash register was patented.
Nov. 5, 1955 - The stereo radio was introduced.
Nov. 6, 1923 - Jacob Schick patented the first electric shaver.
Nov. 8, 1793 - The French museum “the Louvre” was opened to the public.
Nov. 9, 1989 - East Germany opened its borders with the West.
Nov. 13, 1946 - Artificial snow was first used by skiers.
Nov. 15, 1926 - The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) made its on-air radio debut.
Nov. 20, 1945 - The Nuremberg Nazi war crimes trial began.
Nov. 23, 1863 - The color photograph process was patented.
The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals, held by the main victorious Allied forces of World War II,
most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political, military and economic leadership of defeated
Nazi Germany. The trials were held in the city of Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany in 1945-46 at the Palace of Justice.
The first and best known of these trials was the Trial of the Major War Criminals before the International Military Tri-
bunal, which tried 24 of the most important captured leaders of Nazi Germany, though several key architects of the
war (such as Adolph Hitler, Heinrich Himmler and Joseph Goebbels) had committed suicide before the trials began.
The initial trials were held from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946. The second set of lesser war criminals were
tried under Control Council Law No. 10 at the U.S. Nuremberg Military Tribunals; among them included the Doctors’
Trial and the Judges’ Trial. The perpetrators of the most outrages crimes of the 20th Century finally received the
justice of the world.