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Happy Halloween! Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation 801 E. Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686 231-922-4911 grandtraverse.org/scn "Like" Us on Facebook Happy Halloween from the Senior Volunteer Programs of…

Attention Members: April Missias with Leelanau Senior Services has a client in need of an electric hoyer lift. If anyone knows of one that is available, please contact them. The…

Attached is the agenda for tomorrow's regular meeting. There will be an EXPO 2016 meeting immediately following, please plan to attend if you want to get involved! Lori S. Wells,…

REPORT ON THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON SERVICES TO THE AGING MEETING Michigan Department of Health and Human Services/Aging and Adult Services Agency 300 E. Michigan Avenue, 3rd Floor Large Conference…

Here is the link to the new senior living residence in Kalkaska, check it out! Kalkaska Greenhouse Project polska-ed.com polska-ed.com Lori S. Wells, SDC Senior Network Services Manager Senior Center…

Check out this new senior living! Lori S. Wells, SDC Senior Network Services Manager Senior Center Director Certified GT County Parks & Recreation 231-922-4911 www.gtcoa.org http://www.facebook.com/GTCSCN "Like Us" The Place…

Greetings! Attached please find the Agenda and Proposed 2016 BASA Budget for tomorrow's meeting. Hope you can make it! Lori S. Wells, SDC Deputy Director Senior Center Director Certified GT…

Norma Eubanks has a Hoyer lift and a stand up lift for sale, $500 each. She believes retail on them are over $1200 each. Anyone interested may call her directly…

11-13-15 For sale - Mega-Motion Burgundy Recliner/Lift Chair- electric – good condition. Asking $325.00 ($600/new). Aand Stairlift by Acorn; 13’, can add sections ones– lightly used (maybe 6 months). Asking…

From: Mary Sue and Young at Heart Music <marysue> Date: November 13, 2015 at 10:58:50 AM EST To: Mary Sue <wilkinson.marysue> Subject: "Alive Inside" - A Special Invitation from Mary…

If you have a client with need for a FREE Power Chair - Please contact Jennifer at Disability Network. jennifer or call her at 231-922-0903. Thank you! Lori S. Wells,…

The Neahtawanta Research and Education Center of Traverse City, Michigan, is pleased to present the following workshop: 'End of Life Matters' retreat, November 13 - 15, 2015 There is still…

REPORT ON THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON SERVICES TO THE AGING MEETING October 16, 2015 @9:00 AM U.P. Area Agency on Aging - UPCAP Services, Inc. 2501 14th Avenue South; Escanaba,…

Our Prevention Program at CHS is putting this conference on. Could you please pass it on to those that may be interested. Take Care~Theresa Theresa Kerry Director Foster Grandparent &…

If you or someone you know is need of a hospital bed - a local man has one to donate. Its a Hill ROM hospital bed, power driven with an…

Call for Advocates on Aging Issues... Lori, please share the attached Aging Network News and invitation for BASA members to contact their legislators to advocate!!! Thanks, dee aging network news…

Subject: Lots of Medical Equipment Diane Rolinski called to say that Grace Church has 2 garages packed full of walkers, wheelchairs, bath benches, commodes and even an electric scooter. She…

Looking for a wheelchair lift van with under 100,000 miles. Van can have either side or back entry and would like it to have an adequate wheelchair securing system. Willing…

Don't forget to RSVP for the Annual Meeting! Planting Seeds for 2016 The BASA Annual Meeting October 21, 2015 Starting at 5pm 1490 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 Please…

I have a client who was in an accident and has a very limited income. He is looking for a lift recliner for his apartment because he has been having…

HOSPITAL BED AVAILABLE FOR FREE There is a lady by the name of Susan Tuttle who would like to donate a hospital bed to someone who needs it. She said…

MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON SERVICES TO THE AGING MEETING, September 18, 2015 Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing Business Items 9:30 a) Request for Approval of Fiscal…

If you or someone you know has an electric bed to donate please contact the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging at 231-922-4688. Lori S. Wells, SDC Deputy Director Senior…

Aging Network News - Advocacy Needed! From: Dee Newman Wilkinson <newmandol> Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 9:38 AM Subject: FW: aging network news To: Lori Wells <lwells> Please share…

Aging and Adult Services Agency - AASA Website www.michigan.gov/aging Save-The-Date for 2016 AAANM Board of Advisors Senior EmPower Day - September 21, 2016! Manistee! From: Dee Newman Wilkinson <newmandol> Date:…

Hope to see you at this week's BASA meeting at 9 am at Michigan Works! Agenda, Financial Report and Proposed Budget are attached. Lori S. Wells, SDC Deputy Director Senior…

MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON SERVICES TO THE AGING MEETING, August 21, 2015 @9:00 AM Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing I. Report from Kari Sederburg, Aging &…

From: Laura Plamondon <lplamondon> Date: Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 10:26 AM Subject: Hospital Beds To: Jill Case <jcase>, Emily Rice <erice>, Phyllis Walton <pwalton>, Cyndie Forster <gtcoa>, Marsha Johnson…

Grand Traverse Community Collaborative report attached. From: Sharon Vreeland <sevreeland.gtcc> Date: Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 4:53 PM Subject: 08-27-2015 GTCC Monthly Meeting Notes To: Hot off the press! Thanks…

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I just got off the phone with a very nice lady from the Grand Rapids area. Her name is Carol Bruger and she is moving to the area (Aspen Hills)…

The BASA Shuffleboard networking event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 19th at 4 pm. This will replace the August BASA meeting! An email invitation will be coming your way,…

FYI - Report from Mike Sheehan from Lansing. Lori S. Wells, SDC Deputy Director Senior Center Director Certified GT County Senior Center Network 231-922-4911 www.gtcoa.org http://www.facebook.com/GTCSCN "Like Us" The Place…

Hospital Bed: About 1 year old, fully electric, free – (would like to donate to a veteran if possible) 946-3191. Bed is out Traverse Highway (M-72) – Maple City area.…

Hope to see you all tomorrow. Agenda attached! Lori S. Wells, SDC Deputy Director Senior Center Director Certified GT County Senior Center Network 231-922-4911 www.gtcoa.org http://www.facebook.com/GTCSCN "Like Us" The Place…

A woman in the dementia unit at the Pavilions is in need of lift chair. If you know of one available please contact Marsha Johnson with the GTCOA. 922-4688 or…

Please call Ann at TC St. Francis if interested 947-4620 ext. 210. Bed is located on State St. and would need to be picked up.

Golden Tech Lift Chair made for a slightly larger man, It is at French Manor and needs to be gone by the end of tomorrow. You can contact nancy Crandall…

Lee Steinnorth would like to donate a motorized lift chair to anyone who could use it. Good shape 231-947-8923 Marsha Johnson Grand Traverse CO Commission on Aging Traverse City, MI…

The Aging and Disability Resource Collaborative of Northwest Michigan (ADRCNM) and the Traverse Bay Area Hoarding Task Force are pleased to offer an upcoming webinar What is Hoarding? on July…

For BASA members…no surprises :/ But, more advocacy to do J Thanks, dee Subject: Challenges Facing Older Americans Focus of New Eldercare Locator Report A special announcement from n4a. View…

Honor Flight of Mid Michigan has just formally announced that they have finally raised enough funds to have another flight out of Traverse City this year! The flight date is…

For Sale: Sit to stand lift with harness bar – not a sling. Wife was able to get her husband in a standing position and then could wheel him around…

Story: Senior Expo draws large crowds, awards cash to nonprofits TRAVERSE CITY &mdash; More than 100 exhibits lined the Grand Traverse County Civic Center for the annual Ideas for Life…

If anyone knows of a client in need, please call Dennis at 933-6292. He said the lift does not have sling and has a max weight of 400 lbs.

Free hospital bed to someone in need. Please call 409-9651 and ask for Brandon Lori S. Wells, SDC Deputy Director Senior Center Director Certified GT County Senior Center Network 231-922-4911…

Just a reminder that next Wednesday is the Sip and Dab Alzheimer's Walk Fundraiser at the Holiday Inn. This is open to anyone willing to support this cause so please…

There is a lady by the name of Sarah Kiessel that is looking to sell a power scooter for $350 (covers the cost of the batteries they purchased). If you…

The Scavenger Hunt was a blast! Russ and Leslie gave us a chance to laugh and let off steam by running around downtown TC! They put together some very fun…

Please join us and celebrate our 40th Anniversary! Lori S. Wells, SDC Deputy Director Senior Center Director Certified GT County Senior Center Network 231-922-4911 www.gtcoa.org http://www.facebook.com/GTCSCN "Like Us" The Place…

Good morning all! Time for our next monthly meeting. Agenda is attached, as are notes from last month. I hope to see you there! Sharon E. Vreeland, Coordinator - Grand…

Still time to register! BASA Scavenger Hunt THIS Thursday, May 28th 4 pm at the Park Place Hotel - Torch Room. Wear Comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella if its…

REPORT ON THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON SERVICES TO THE AGING May 15, 2015, Meeting at the Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center, located at 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy. I. Michigan…