2013 Board of AARP Greater St. Joseph Valley Chapter #270
Our 2013 Board
Left to Right:
President Bob Godsey
Vice President Bill Eagan
Membership Madelyn Godsey
Treasurer Shirley Hildebrand
Secretary Penny Hughes
Communications Sue Kesim
In Front:
"You've Earned a Say"
Moderator Reynaldo Hernandez
Left to Right:
President Bob Godsey
Vice President Bill Eagan
Membership Madelyn Godsey
Treasurer Shirley Hildebrand
Secretary Penny Hughes
Communications Sue Kesim
In Front:
"You've Earned a Say"
Moderator Reynaldo Hernandez
2013 Events:
January 7, 2013 1:30 p.m.
Genealogy for Fun and Legacy / PhotoTips for great pictures of friends, family and pets.
Ms. Kristen Bullard-Wright will be teaching you some simple techniques on how to take professional looking family photos. She will have handouts for you on taking pictures, organizing and documenting. www.kristenbullard.printroom.com
Mrs. Gail Hardy will discuss some websites to use when working on genealogy, and will show different examples of putting the information into albums (both traditional and digital). She will talk about the value of documentation of photos, and why that is important even if people have no intention of personally putting them into an album. Documentation is a critical step to preserving the past, and one that is often overlooked.
Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. on January 7th at Sanctuary at St. Paul's, 3602 South Ironwood Drive South Bend, IN 46614. It is free and open to the public.
Ms. Kristen Bullard-Wright will be teaching you some simple techniques on how to take professional looking family photos. She will have handouts for you on taking pictures, organizing and documenting. www.kristenbullard.printroom.com
Mrs. Gail Hardy will discuss some websites to use when working on genealogy, and will show different examples of putting the information into albums (both traditional and digital). She will talk about the value of documentation of photos, and why that is important even if people have no intention of personally putting them into an album. Documentation is a critical step to preserving the past, and one that is often overlooked.
Meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. on January 7th at Sanctuary at St. Paul's, 3602 South Ironwood Drive South Bend, IN 46614. It is free and open to the public.
February 4th 1:30 p.m.
Cancelled due to snow.
March 4th 1:30 p.m.
Legal and Estate Issues: Deborah J. Beaverson with a list of the 25 legal documents you need to have a complete estate plan.
Deborah J. Beaverson is an
attorney with the law firm Sanders • Pianowski, LLP. She was admitted to the
Indiana Bar in 2007, Michigan Bar in 2009 and Florida Bar in 2012. She focuses
her practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration, Elder Law,
Business Law and Mergers and Acquisitions. She has reviewed and organized
hundreds of estate plans during the last several years. Prior to entering the
practice of law, Deb was an officer in the banking industry for many years.
Deb is currently active as a member of the Elkhart County Estate Planning Council, Elkhart Morning Rotary, the Elkhart County Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee, the Indiana State Bar Association Elder Law Section and the Elder Law and Probate and Trust Sections of both the Michigan Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association.
Deb completed her undergraduate schooling at Indiana University where she graduated with highest distinction with a B.S. in Business with concentrations in Finance and Business Administration. Deb received her law degree from Valparaiso University, graduating magna cum laude. Deb is a frequent speaker on estate planning topics and has focused her discussions in recent years on elder law topics, Medicaid planning and Veteran’s benefits.
Deb is currently active as a member of the Elkhart County Estate Planning Council, Elkhart Morning Rotary, the Elkhart County Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee, the Indiana State Bar Association Elder Law Section and the Elder Law and Probate and Trust Sections of both the Michigan Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association.
Deb completed her undergraduate schooling at Indiana University where she graduated with highest distinction with a B.S. in Business with concentrations in Finance and Business Administration. Deb received her law degree from Valparaiso University, graduating magna cum laude. Deb is a frequent speaker on estate planning topics and has focused her discussions in recent years on elder law topics, Medicaid planning and Veteran’s benefits.
April 1st 1:30 p.m.
There has been a change since Mayor Buttigieg is unable to come to our meeting. We will have Lt. Cindy Kilgore of the South Bend Police Department and Crime Stoppers speak with us on personal safety and keeping our homes safe. Many of you may recognize her from her appearances on WNDU's morning show and Crime Stopper commercials.
We will also have a second speaker, an EMT, with information about what to do in an emergency. ICE Michiana (In Case of Emergency) is a program for our area. To get a information tube for your home, call 1-800-914-9488 on where the sticker, magnet for the refrigerator and the information sheet are available currently. You may also get a free app for your smartphone by going to www.theICEApp.com.
Although we are disappointed the Mayor will not be joining us, we do feel these City employees will be excellent speakers with valuable information for all of us.
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The AARP Michiana April Meeting speaker will be South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. He will be addressing the concerns of Seniors and the following topics:
* The 311 Line for “One Call Serves All” connection to the Water Works, Solid Waste, and the Street Department, with more departments coming soon.
* Vacant and Abandoned Properties Task Force Report urging the City and community to address 1,000 vacant properties in 1,000 days.
* The City of South Bend's (AA) bond rating, which is the highest of any Class Two city in the State of Indiana.
* Downtown development for more home and commercial building.
* Upcoming Jobs Investments to keep and create new jobs.
Our Meetings are free and open to the public. We hope you will join us!
We will also have a second speaker, an EMT, with information about what to do in an emergency. ICE Michiana (In Case of Emergency) is a program for our area. To get a information tube for your home, call 1-800-914-9488 on where the sticker, magnet for the refrigerator and the information sheet are available currently. You may also get a free app for your smartphone by going to www.theICEApp.com.
Although we are disappointed the Mayor will not be joining us, we do feel these City employees will be excellent speakers with valuable information for all of us.
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The AARP Michiana April Meeting speaker will be South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. He will be addressing the concerns of Seniors and the following topics:
* The 311 Line for “One Call Serves All” connection to the Water Works, Solid Waste, and the Street Department, with more departments coming soon.
* Vacant and Abandoned Properties Task Force Report urging the City and community to address 1,000 vacant properties in 1,000 days.
* The City of South Bend's (AA) bond rating, which is the highest of any Class Two city in the State of Indiana.
* Downtown development for more home and commercial building.
* Upcoming Jobs Investments to keep and create new jobs.
Our Meetings are free and open to the public. We hope you will join us!
May 6 at 1:30 p.m.
Annual Antique Appraisal Event will have Ms. Sue Struble of Sue's Auctions as our expert. Please bring only ONE item to this event to be evaluated. She will be giving verbal opinions about the items presented. Our meetings are free and open to the public.
At this meeting we will also have ICE Michiana Tubes available while quantities last. One per person please. "ICE Michiana" is "In Case of Emergency" information to help EMT's when responding to a call in your home.
At this meeting we will also have ICE Michiana Tubes available while quantities last. One per person please. "ICE Michiana" is "In Case of Emergency" information to help EMT's when responding to a call in your home.
June 3rd at 1:30 p.m.
Senior Hunger in Michiana - 1 in 7 of Seniors in Michiana does not have enough food. Find out the latest status of our community and its needs from Milton Lee of the Northern Indiana Food Bank and Sara Stewart of the Unity Gardens.
Milton Lee - Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 232-9986 www.feedindiana.org
1 in 7 of Seniors in Michiana does not have enough food. Find out the latest status of our community and its needs.
Instead of food, please donate. They are able to buy 3 to 4 cans of food for the cost one can to you since they buy in bulk.
Sara Stewart - Unity Gardens
PO Box 10022, South Bend IN. 46680 (574) 315-4361 www.theunitygardens.org
Unity Gardens was started by Sara Stewart in 2008 with just one garden with the idea of feeding hungry people while providing a place for diverse people to gather.
Now With over 45 gardens it helps feed our community. It offers free gardening, cooking, preserving, bee and aquaponic classes to teach the community how to grow their own food.
They would appreciate the donation of garden tools you may no longer need.
Milton Lee - Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 232-9986 www.feedindiana.org
1 in 7 of Seniors in Michiana does not have enough food. Find out the latest status of our community and its needs.
Instead of food, please donate. They are able to buy 3 to 4 cans of food for the cost one can to you since they buy in bulk.
Sara Stewart - Unity Gardens
PO Box 10022, South Bend IN. 46680 (574) 315-4361 www.theunitygardens.org
Unity Gardens was started by Sara Stewart in 2008 with just one garden with the idea of feeding hungry people while providing a place for diverse people to gather.
Now With over 45 gardens it helps feed our community. It offers free gardening, cooking, preserving, bee and aquaponic classes to teach the community how to grow their own food.
They would appreciate the donation of garden tools you may no longer need.
July 1st 1:30 p.m.
American Combat Veterans with War Trauma - Dr. Michael Sheehan will be presenting about current treatments for PTSD for men and women. The group has been meeting for the last 6 years on Wednesdays at Noon. Their services are free to both Vets and their families. Please attend to understand and help those in our community with PTSD.
August 5th 1:30 p.m. Sanctuary at St. Paul's
Understanding Your County Government AARP Michiana will be hosting a panel of speakers from St. Joseph County Government. Panelists include: Dave Thomas, County Commissioner 2nd District, Rosemary Mandrici, County Assessor, Michael Kruk, County Treasurer and Pete Mullin, County Auditor. They will give an overview of their duties and take questions from the public. Find out how these officials benefit and effect your lives.
September 9th 1:30 p.m. Sanctuary at St. Paul's
State Senator John Broden with an update of issues of importance to Seniors
Better Health Through Nutrition with Dr. Candice Corson, Juice Plus Distributor
55 Plus Exercise with Mary Jo Campbell, SJRMC
Better Health Through Nutrition with Dr. Candice Corson, Juice Plus Distributor
55 Plus Exercise with Mary Jo Campbell, SJRMC
September 9th 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium
The Upside of Aging - Expressions like "Over the Hill", "having a senior moment" or even "retirement age" send a message that the older years and the process of aging is about loss and lessening of vitality and capability. Come learn the truth! Aging is filled with upsides and many gains. What upsides are you experiencing and what others are still in your future as you look into your future and aging? Speaker: Ms. Rosemary Cox, Memorial Brainworks
September 23rd Noon to 4 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Classes
Howard Park Senior Center, 604 E. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend. Call the Parks Department to register. It will be taught by Gus Kuhn. It is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. It is for individuals ages 50 to 90. Some insurance companies will offer an insurance cost reduction for taking the class. For more details, call 574-235-9428.
September 23rd 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium
Lifestyle Habits of Effective Minds - This program provides a road map of the key 7 habits to support optimizing brain performance and enjoyment of life. Each of the 7 lifestyle habits presented are areas we can consider an opportunity for more focus, or perhaps can be considered areas in which we already hold mastery. Walk away with an understanding how our day to day moments and choices fit together to make us who we are and our direct connection to our outlook, performance and resilience. Speaker: Ms. Debra Raybold, Memorial BrainWorks
September 24th 6:00 p.m. Understanding Blood Pressure
One in four adult Americans has high blood pressure. Dr. Martino of Doctors Express will be presenting. Call 574-243-5557 to reserve your seat at this free seminar. It will be held at The Hearth at Juday Creek, 6330 N. Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530.
September 25th 7:00 p.m. Secrets to a Long and Healthly Life with Lessons from the Blue Zone
Dan Buettner, The New York Times bestselling author and National Geographic writer, will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 Indiana 933, South Bend, Indiana to discuss his research about the Blue Zones. The event is Free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Beacon Health System. Please call 574-647-6628 to register or visit our website www.memorialbrainworks.com
September 26th Pill Drop for Mishawaka and South Bend
Thursday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm at Douglas Road Fire Station, 333 E. Douglas Road, Mishawaka, IN and at South Bend Fire Station, 1222 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN. Contact Triad for more information. Needles and Sharps will NOT be accepted. Please bring pills in plastic bags.
October 3rd 1 p.m. New Federal Budget Changes
Kroc Center, 900 W. Western Avenue, South Bend, IN (Corner of Chapin and Western) The A2AA Advocacy Committee of Real Services is hosting the 4th annual Public Forum, an education event to provide non-partisan information on the Federal Budget Process and how it affects our seniors and community. Free. Call 574-284-2644 for more details.
October 7th 1:30 p.m. Sanctuary at St. Paul's
Topic: Medicare and You - Speaker: Pat McQuade, APRN, MSN
Topic: SHIIP Insurance - Speaker: Virgil Mincy 800-452-4800
Patient Advocates, Volunteer Counselors, Review Insurance for Free
Topic: Affordable Care Act - Speaker: Don Griffey, Hailey Campbell Insurance
Topic: Michiana Gerontology Institute of Holy Cross College - Speaker: Malana Maher
Annual Conference at Holy Cross College on October 23rd from 8 am - 4 pm
Topic: SHIIP Insurance - Speaker: Virgil Mincy 800-452-4800
Patient Advocates, Volunteer Counselors, Review Insurance for Free
Topic: Affordable Care Act - Speaker: Don Griffey, Hailey Campbell Insurance
Topic: Michiana Gerontology Institute of Holy Cross College - Speaker: Malana Maher
Annual Conference at Holy Cross College on October 23rd from 8 am - 4 pm
October 7th 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium
The 10 warning signs of early Alzheimer's Disease Mild forgetfulness is common in normal aging. However, older adults often wonder about how to tell the difference between memory loss that is due to normal aging vs. memory loss that is concerning for the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. The Alzheimer's Association has published a useful information sheet that describes the 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease, for example: Memory loss that disrupts daily life or withdrawal from work or social activities. Dr. Romero will provide concrete examples of these 10 signs and explain how these 10 signs differ from memory loss that occurs as part of normal aging. Speaker: Heather Romero, PhD, Notre Dame
October 24th Noon to 4 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Classes
Battell Community Center, 904 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN. It will be taught by Gus Kuhn. It is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. It is for individuals ages 50 to 90. Some insurance companies will offer an insurance cost reduction for taking the class. For more details, call 574-258-1664
October 28th 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium
Stressed out by your memory? Forgetting names? Can't find your car keys? Memory is one of the most unique and fascinating functions of the brain. And, so critical to how we enjoy our life and perform the tasks in our daily routine. Many people know that memory changes over time, yet there are so many variables from stress, to age to even base health management that influence memory each and every day and make a difference for how memory works over time. You can train your mind at any age to enhance you memory. Join us to learn how memory works and strategies to improve it. Speaker: Ms. Rosemary Cox, Memorial Brainworks
November 4th 1:30 p.m. Sanctuary at St. Paul's
Elections for 2014 Board and Officers - Planned for Nov 4th. If a delay is requested, membership will need to vote.
John Japa - United Healthcare
Joan Cuson of Real Services - Services available to Seniors in Michiana
Best Buy - New Technology for Seniors
John Japa - United Healthcare
Joan Cuson of Real Services - Services available to Seniors in Michiana
Best Buy - New Technology for Seniors
November 15th 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Classes
Forever Learning Institute, 54191 Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN. It will be taught by Gus Kuhn. It is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. It is for individuals ages 50 to 90. Some insurance companies will offer an insurance cost reduction for taking the class. For more details, call 574-282-1901.
November 18th 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross College Driscoll Auditorium
Senior Navigators - Helpers on your life's journey. It's inevitable we'll all face changes in our lives as we continue to age? But if the need to alter our course presents itself unexpectedly, how do we know where to find answers? With so much information out there it can be overwhelming. A Senior Navigator is a great resource and also a guide and partner. A Navigator listens, researches, presents and offers options or even possibly additional resources. Join us to learn more about the role of a Navigator in helping one journey through the wonderful and "wonder-filled" senior years. Speaker: Mary Jo Campbell, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
December 2nd 1:30 p.m. at Sanctuary at St. Paul's
Instead of a regular meeting, we will have the Michiana Mens Choir performing.
December 16th 1:30 p.m. at Ponderosa Holiday Gathering Lunch
We will be meeting at the Ponderosa at Town and Country Shopping Center in Mishawaka. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Each person will pay for their own meal.
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