Welcome Antwerp Township Seniors!
Questions about Antwerp Township Senior Services? Please contact Karol (269) 668-2615 x 5
FLU SHOT INFORMATION!
Van Buren Cass District Health Department Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Schedule is now available online! You can find it on our website at www.vbcassdhd.org.
All persons attending the clinics will need to have an appointment. Appointments can be made by clicking the “Schedule a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Appointment” button on our home page, or via the direct scheduling link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20619653.
Please note: when scheduling an appointment, name, address, demographic and insurance information, as well as an email address is required.
There are links to download and print this year’s Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) as well as our Notice of Privacy Practices. An appointment confirmation email will be sent to the address provided, which includes the following important information about the appointment.
- Masks are required to be worn at all clinic sites.
- BE PREPARED: Vaccine will be administered in the upper arm approximately 3 inches below your shoulder. Please wear a short sleeve shirt to allow nursing staff easy access to this area
- Bring your ID and ALL insurance cards, we will bill your insurance.
- Please be courteous to others, DO NOT arrive before your scheduled time.
Van Buren Cass District Health Department 2020 Drive Thru Flu Clinic Schedule
FIGHT THE FLU
Meijer Pharmacy – South Haven
(269) 639-3510
Moore Family Pharmacy – South Haven
(269) 637-3222
RiteAid – Hartford
(269) 621-3654
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department
(269) 740-4155
Walgreens – Paw Paw
(269) 657-4984
Walgreens – South Haven
(269) 637-1457
Walmart – Paw Paw
(269) 415-6004
Walmart – South Haven
(269) 637-7802
Bangor Health Center
(269) 427-6810 ext. 2090 (for Bangor youth)
Decatur Village Market Pharmacy
(269) 423-6794
Family Fare – Paw Paw
(269) 657-1778
Gobles Village Market Pharmacy
(269) 628-0037
HomeTown Pharmacy – Bangor
(269) 427-7706
HomeTown Pharmacy – Gobles
(269) 628-2650
InterCare Community Health Network – Bangor
(855) 869-6900
Medicine Tree Pharmacy – Mattawan
(269) 668-6802
For more details, to schedule an appointment or to learn more
about why you should get the flu vaccine visit www.vbcassdhd.org
Keep you and your family healthy. Avoid a twindemic.
Van Buren County
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department’s
2020 DRIVE THRU FLU SHOT CLINICS
Tuesday, October 20
Hartford
1 PM – 4 PM
VBCDHD Hartford Office
57418 CR 681
Tuesday, October 27
Paw Paw
10 AM – 2 PM
Human Services – East
801 Hazen St.
Friday, October 30
Lawrence
11 AM – 4 PM
VB Conference Center
490 S. Paw Paw St.
Call your Doctor’s office to schedule an appointment
or find your nearest flu shot:
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY: http://bit.ly/VBCflushots
*Drive thru clinics are for adults only (18+). 6 months – 17 year olds welcome at our Hartford office.
OR
Program Highlights
***ALL SENIOR SERVICES EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD VIA ZOOM UNTIL WE OPEN!***
THERE ARE NO ACTIVITIES BEING HELD IN PERSON CURRENTLY!
You must be an Antwerp Township resident and be 60 & over to attend these classes!!
These classes have been updated for Aug-Sept. Please use these links to enter or use the Meeting ID and Password!
Monday: Stretch and Tone 9:00-10:00am & Healing Yoga 10:00-11:00am & Breathing and Meditation 11:00-11:15am with Seong-Hee
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81200388610?pwd=VTFPZHhiMzUrT3hMVVM5RW5KVnRkZz09
Meeting ID: 812 0038 8610
Passcode: 594597
Tuesday:
Basic Yoga with Dr. Reddy 10am-11am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387559512?pwd=SjBiM1V4UkhVdEI1ZVpKWGN5L3FUQT09
Meeting ID: 843 8755 9512
Passcode: 046257
Thursday:
Silver Zumba with Jeana 10:45-11:30
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82378857594?pwd=WXU5emp0TDkySHJuTWhRN09WeXc2UT09
Meeting ID: 823 7885 7594
Passcode: 233062
Township Office Hours:
CURRENTLY OFFICES ARE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 IF YOU NEED ANYTHING CALL THE OFFICE AND LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL GET BACK WITH YOU
Weekly Wednesday Luncheons- Drive Thru now happening please see below!
Antwerp Township will no longer serve Senior Luncheons on Wednesday’s effective immediately, until further notice. This is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 based on the Bulletin sent by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Governors recommendation to cancel/postpone large gatherings. We will keep you posted as to when we will be hosting lunch again. Stay healthy and see you soon!
What’s for Lunch This Month?
***Drive Thru lunches every Wednesday**** Please follow the directions in the letter below!
We will post on the Antwerp Website the menu ahead of time so you can see what we are having. The rules for lunch are you must be 60 and over and be a resident of Antwerp Township and/or taxpayer of Antwerp Township. We will be accepting guests or any outside of township guests at this time, but only if they are signed up by the Wednesday beforehand and they must pay $6. We will only serve those who have signed up ahead of time. You must call and leave a RSVP that you will attend by the Wednesday before by calling me at the phone number below, or by emailing me –please do not leave a message with anyone else at the office as we are not all together since the office is still not open and I may not receive it! If you do not RSVP, we will not have enough food and we do not want that!
We will have split times based on last name initials. Please follow the drive thru route that we will have set up.
A-H 11:30-noon
M-Z 12-12:30
If you have any questions, please call Karol @269-668-2615 ext. 5 (208) or email kchopp@antwerptownship.com
WE WILL NOT BE DOING POP AT THIS TIME BUT YOU WILL RECEIVE A BOTTLE OF WATER IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE.
Antwerp Township
Senior Services Menu Drive Thru- RSVP please!! by the Wednesday before each lunch you are attending or sign up for the ones you want attend all at one time!
Questions? Contact Karol at (269) 668-2615 x 5
Please RSVP to the luncheon no later than 1 week
Wednesday, October 21(Amore’s)
Pizza(please pick cheese or meat) breadstick, salad, cookie
Wednesday, October 28 (Maggie’s Catering)
Cordon Blue, wild rice, roll
NOVEMBER Lunches
Wednesday, November 4(Subway)
6” Ham sub, chips, cookie
Wednesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day! (Niskars)
Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Applesauce
Wednesday, November 18 (Maggie’s Catering)
Soup (chicken noodle or Wisconsin cheddar)Salad, Bread
Wednesday, November 25 NO LUNCH SERVED!
Pick up pre ordered Thanksgiving Basket-first 200 signed up receive!
Dr. G Foot Care Services-
Date: December 16
When: 1:00pm You must call and schedule an appointment 668-2615x 5 (208) with Karol.
Where: Antwerp Township Activity Center
Please bring your photo ID and proof of insurance OR Medicare.
More Questions? Call (269) 668-2615 x 208
Need Housing Assistance?
Senior Guidance is an organization dedicated to providing helpful senior living resources for the elderly. We have a dedicated section within our website that provides extremely well detailed and thorough information on Michigan assisted living. The website discusses all services available for seniors living in Michigan, outlines helpful state programs for seniors and allows to find assisted living facilities in every city, town and village in Michigan: https://www.seniorguidance.org/assisted-living/michigan/
Project Safe Senior
Antwerp Township is working with local fire departments to help seniors install smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. While we understand that we have over 2,000 seniors in our Township, we cannot provide for all. The Township along with local fire departments feel it is important to reach out to those seniors who may not be able to afford or install these combination alarms on their own. Only 1 per household.
Senior Companion Program
Antwerp Township is working with the Area Agency on Aging Region IV to recruit volunteers to utilize the Senior Companion Program! You know how much you value your independence, and now you can help others stay independent too! Senior Companions provide the assistance many older adults and people with disabilities may need in order to live independently. A Senior Companion may go along to help with grocery shopping for for a walk. They may spend time helping to write a letter, prepare a meal, or pay a bill. Contact the Area Agency on Aging to become a companion (269) 983-7058.
Senior Care Program
We give ears first and hearts next. The first time you call, VBEMS will take an assessment to build on a foundation to make intelligent recommendations for a customized care program for you. The goal of this program is to recognize health care needs and work with your physician to maintain a quality of life in your home. VBEMS offers professionally trained staff and is an extension of the health care system. It’s not designed to take the place of a home health care agency, but to work along side of them. Once a visit has been made to your home, the following visits will be for health screenings, medication checks/organization, home safety, and patient education. This program also provides ride assistance to doctors appointments. Please call 269-668-2615 x5 to schedule an appointment.
Newsletter
Antwerp Township Senior Services sends out a newsletter once a quarter. It is filled with fun events and activities as well as updates on the program. If you would like to stay updated with what is going on at Antwerp Township Senior Services please contact us and we will put you on our newsletter mailing list! (269) 668-2615 x 208 We will not send out a newsletter this month, look for a postcard soon!
How can you help? Volunteer, suggest an activity you would like to see started, participate in existing programs, come to our luncheons on Wednesdays, come and hang out with us. We’d love to see you!
Antwerp Township Advisory Board: Board meets on the second Wednesday at 1:00 pm AT TOWNSHIP HALL ROOM OR VIA ZOOM
Sid Shank, Chair: sidshank1@gmail.com
Marcia Shaneyfelt-Niles, Vice Chair: mams805@frontier.com
Ralph “Paul” Forst: forestfyr@frontier.com
Karen Dunn: askkdunn@netzero.com
Daniel Ruzick: DRuzick@antwerptownship.com
Chantel Reyna: CReyna@antwerptownship.com
Blaine Douglas, Alternate: hbdoug1@bloomingdalecom.net
Ellie Curtis
Next meeting will be on November 4 @ 1:00pm
What’s for Lunch This Month?
***Drive Thru lunches every Wednesday**** Please follow the directions in the letter below!
We will post on the Antwerp Website the menu ahead of time so you can see what we are having. The rules for lunch are you must be 60 and over and be a resident of Antwerp Township and/or taxpayer of Antwerp Township. If you live in the village of Lawton we ask that you pay as your senior services money does not come to Antwerp. We will allow out to township guests as long as they pay $6 and they sign up a week ahead of time! We will only serve those who have signed up ahead of time. You must call and leave a RSVP that you will attend by the Wednesday before by calling me at the phone number below, or by emailing me –please do not leave a message with anyone else at the office as we are not all together since the office is still not open and I may not receive it! If you do not RSVP, we will not have enough food and we do not want that!
We are awaiting the ability to open the Activity Center based on the CDC. Please keep up on the information for the Antwerp Seniors by checking Antwerptownship.com and look on the right-hand side for the tab for Antwerp Senior Services or check our Facebook page- Antwerp Township Senior Services or feel free to email me with any questions!
Where & How are Millage Tax Dollars Being Spent?
Check out the latest Revenue/Expenditure Report June 2019 (*FY runs 7/1/19 – 6/30/20) So if the fiscal year ended…what happened to money that wasn’t spent? Those tax dollars are dedicated funds which means, just like fire funds, they remain in an account for the sole purpose of serving seniors each year. The total amount available is depicted as fund balance on the bottom of the report.
Since the millage passed in August of 2014, these individuals have been meeting on a regular basis to get our program up and running, while making recommendations to the Antwerp Township Board of Trustees. Survey results are in and detailed results are available (Survey Results SS 2014). Out of 2,117 surveys mailed, 569 were returned, a 27% return rate.
Highest response rate for programs/services were: Health Services such as balance/strength, low impact exercise; Educational Programming such as informational seminars; and Trips/Travel.