Archive | 2013

Intergenerational Etiquette and Social Skills

Tuesday, June 25  1-2:30pm, FREE 

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Shores

 

 

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Older Michiganians Day 2013 platform

Attached is the platform for Older Michiganians Day. I encourage you to read and share it with your members, and to contact your legislators in support. If you’re unsure of who your state representatives and senators are, you can find out at http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192-29701_29704—,00.html. Happy advocating!

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PVM Village Victory Cup

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan will be hosting their Annual Village Victory Cup on Friday, June 21st, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Ultimate Soccer Arena.  Attached is the agenda for the day.  You are free to stop by anytime during the day to observe the fun festivities!

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Alzheimer’s Association Spring Conference

2013 Spring Conference Flyer

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WSU Farmer’s Market

Welcome to the June 2013 issue of Wayne SEEDLING! It is being released earlier than usual in anticipation of our Wayne State Farmers Market’s Grand Opening June 5, 11 am, at 5201 Cass Avenue. The newsletter is attached here as a PDF, and will soon be available on SEED Wayne’s website (we’re experiencing server problems).

This issue of SEEDLING includes the following:
1. The Wayne State Farmers Market, which welcomes our 6th season on June 5 (page 1). Please come by and say hello to our vendors and program staff and volunteers!
2. St. Andrew’s Garden, in which 32 students, staff, and guests work 19 plots (page 1).
3. Summary of research on sustainable food system (SFS) activities at 22 urban public universities that shows how unique SEED Wayne is among peer universities’ SFS initiatives (page 3)
4. SEED Wayne thanks its friends for their generous gifts over the last five years (page 4)
5. Plus, the usual, SEED Wayne partners on page 2, and a Calendar of Events on page 3.

In addition, we’re also launching the first of our ‘Healthy Eats @ Wayne State Farmers Market’ Newsletter, which accompanies our nutrition workshops and other educational activities at the WSU Farmers Market. Published every other week until mid-September, hard copies of the newsletters will be available at the WSU Farmers Market and at midtown senior centers, Woodbridge Manor, Brush Park Manor, Warren Plaza, and Hannan House. An electronic copy is attached for your reading pleasure–it includes interesting information on two market favorites and also a great market recipe! Join us for a nutrition workshop with tasting samples available, during the lunch hour at the market.

Apologies in advance for duplicates or cross-postings. Please contact me at k.pothukuchi@wayne.edu with any comments or questions.

All of us at SEED Wayne are grateful for your continuing support, participation, and friendship! See you at The Market June 5!

Best regards,
Kami Pothukuchi, Ph. D.
Associate Professor, Dept. of Urban Studies & Planning
clas.wayne.edu/DUSP/
Director, SEED Wayne; Detroit FRESH
www.clas.wayne.edu/seedwayne
www.clas.wayne.edu/detroitfresh
3207 Faculty Administration Building
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Desk: 313-577-4296
Fax: 313-577-0022

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PBS NewsHour: Long-Term Care in America

This week, PBS kicks off coverage of long-term care in America with a segment that will be the first in a series of videos on this critical element of aging with dignity and independence. Coverage will also include articles and infographics.

To view the videos, go to PBS NewsHour Long-Term Care In America

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/topic/health/?utm_source=5-30-13%3A+TSF+May+Revise+Fact+Sheet&utm_campaign=May+2013+Eblast&utm_medium=email

 

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Golden Supports Club for Downriver Communities

See attached flyer on The Information Center’s Golden Supports Club for Downriver Communities.

Additional information provided by Maryanette:

David Wilson the Director of the Golden Supports Club did call back.  He stated the program is connected with the MiChoice Waiver Service and is for those who are not medicaid eligible and have to pay out of their own pockets.  They work with provider to decrease the amount or cost of a service.  They provide an on-going-coupon discount for the term of their membership which is an annual membership. He did not say if there was a membership fee (note: flyer indicates $200). When I asked about assessing the services of their providers he answered that they provide the member with a Directory of  Providers enrolled in the network.  They are not involved in selecting a provider.  The provider will bill the member, the member will get bills as normal and will be responsible for making sure they receive the discount.  For further clarification you can contact David Wilson.  He can be reached at his direct number which is (734) 287-7818.

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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS WHO MAKE HOME CALLS

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS WHO MAKE HOME CALLS

FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING REIMBURSED

THROUGH MEDICARE

 

Karen Amber: 248-765-1501

Southern Oakland County; Western Wayne County

 

Susan Belaney: 248-568-3643

Southern Oakland & Macomb Counties and Grosse Pointes

 

Melissa Bishop: 248-802-6038

Detroit; Downriver; Western Oakland County; Pontiac

 

Jamie Bodenhafer: 248-259-3527

Detroit; Downriver; Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties

 

Francis Dutoit: 313-590-1947

Macomb and Wayne Counties; Southeast Quarter Oakland County

 

James Karagon: 313-962-4075

Detroit; Macomb County South of 59; Eastern Wayne County

 

Erica Thompson: 313-740-4739

Detroit; Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties

 

Jan. 2013

Information provided by Lindsay.

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MIRC Naturalization Workshops

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC), as part of the Detroit New Americans Collaborative, will be leading several free naturalization workshops in May, June, and July throughout Metropolitan Detroit. The workshops will be staffed by licensed attorneys, accredited representatives, and law students to screen and help eligible permanent residents (green card holders) apply to become citizens.

Upcoming community workshops (please click on dates for more information):

Wednesday, June 12 and 26

12:00pm – 3:00pm
Faith Lutheran Church
37635 Dequindre Road, Troy, MI 48083

 

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Zaman International
5203 Schaefer Road Dearborn, MI 48126

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Canton Public Library
1200 S Canton Center Road  Canton, MI 48188

You must register in advance to be served.  To make an appointment, please call (734) 998-6100 x459.

**We are also looking for volunteers (attorneys and non-attorneys) to assist at these workshops. No prior immigration experience is required, though it is helpful. Monolingual volunteers are encouraged to participate, too. All volunteers will be trained beforehand via a recorded, one-hour webinar. Please contact Ruby Robinson at (734) 998-6100 x158 or rubyr@lsscm.org to inquire further. **
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“Genetic Roulette”/GMOs and Hospice Workshops at HPM

Please see the attached flyer for our educational workshops this month at Hazel Park Manor. We are hosting a movie and discussion, “Genetic Roulette,” which is about genetically modified food (GMOs) on Tuesday, June 4th. We are also hosting a workshop with Hospice of Michigan related to grief and loss on Wednesday, June 12th.

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