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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!
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
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
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.
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.
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):
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Faith Lutheran Church
37635 Dequindre Road, Troy, MI 48083
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. **
“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.
AARP Driver Safety Program at CSI Co-ops
Answer:
Sheila had the opportunity to hear back from Anne Sackrison and the feedback is that since AARP is a reputable organization it would be fine to have AARP present on driver safety and they can reference their safety class, but that it wouldn’t be possible to host it at a co-op since there is a fee involved. However, I encourage you to chat with Pat Baldwin and/or the AARP Information Center at Hannan, because there have been times when we’ve hosted the driver safety program here at Hannan, so there may be an opportunity to refer members to a program at Hannan.
Question:
I spoke with an AARP voluneer re: their Driving class for seniors. I was wondering if you thought it a good idea to share this info with other SC’s and perhaps we could offer the classes to the co-op members by county? Because there is a cost involved (it would be collected by AARP) i’m thinking that each co-op might not have a good individual turnout, but if we merged the co-ops, the attendance could look a lot better.
The class flyer is attached!
Connecting, Coping, and Caring through Creativity: A Conference for Individuals with Memory Loss, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals
Connecting, Coping, and Caring through Creativity
A Conference for Individuals with Memory Loss, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals
Thursday, June 13, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
St. Mary Mercy Hospital
36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154
Please join us to learn more about the use of creativity in strengthening meaningful interactions
“Sharing Our Lives, Creating Our Stories”
Beth Spencer, MA, LMSW
“SEEING – MAKING – MEANING: In the Galleries and in the Studio
at the Detroit Institute of Arts”
Eric Gill, LaVern Homan & Christine Mark-Curtis
Register Today!
The program is free for individuals with memory loss and family caregivers. The program is $35 for professionals.
To register, call (248) 996-1053 or trusso@alz.org or register online at www.alz.org/gmc
Registration is requested by June 6, 2013.
Parking for the conference is available in the North Lot.
Free respite services available in Southfield or Detroit. Advanced registration required.
Continuing Education Units
This program has been approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for three (3) Continuing Education credits. St. Mary Mercy Hospital is accredited as a provider for continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This program has been approved for three (3) Continuing Education credits.
Certificate of Attendance offered for activity professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists.