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COPE Services offers seniors in Ozaukee County free, confidential support through weekly telephone visits by a dedicated Senior Support Specialist, Jo. The visits reduce stress and isolation, and address the difficulties of aging. Call COPE.
COPE also provides referrals to resources.
Senior quotes:
"I just needed to vent."
"I always feel better after your call."
"You understand."
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December 10th was the postponed due to snow Grafton Senior Center Holiday Party. It was a tremendous success! 104 people attended. The dinner was catered and offered turkey, ham, and marble or strawberry cake. Entertainment was provided by the Golden Tones Chorus. |
The Golden Tones Chorus. |
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Each of these fellows provided wonderful solo Christmas songs. |
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Winner of a COPE donated door prize. |
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Helpers set tables, decorated and cleaned afterwards. |
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Karin, Center Director, and her elf son, Tim. |
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VIP Group |
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Jo, COPE's Senior Support Specialist, was invited to the VIP (visually impaired persons) Group meeting October 27. The group was founded by Mable Bloomer seated front left. The meetings are held the last Monday monthly, 10 am, at the Frank L. Weyenberg Library, Mequon. They provide a support group, learn about coping with visual impairment and have fun. Every meeting has a speaker or project. Transportation is available through Ozaukee Family Services, call 262-376-7774. |
Maple Crest Senior Fair
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Trina Sullivan, HomeInstead; Chris Sorensen, Maple Crest Property Manager and Brenda Petersen, Volunteer Center Executive Director.
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The Maple Crest Senior Fair had a terrific turnout despite rainy weather. The event was April 25. Watch for this informative event next April. COPE Services Senior Support Specialist attended. |
Senior Service Providers Enjoy COPE Luncheon!
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February 12th, COPE held its 9th Annual Take-A-Break Luncheon. The event was attended by more than 150 people.
Everyone enjoyed the event! |
Left to right: COPE's Senior Support Specialist, Jo Heckenbach with Lisa Koren Turner, Public Relations Director for Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. |
Thank you for supporting COPE! |
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Christmas
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at the Grafton Senior Center was again wonderful. One could attend an evening dinner and/or a luncheon. Both had delicious food and live entertainment.
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They sang songs we rarely hear anymore as well as those Christmas carols we know well and love. They are trying different harmonizing and pushing themselves into new, creative performance styles. |
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The chorus director,
Beth |
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Don't miss an opportunity to hear the Golden Tones Chorus! |
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The volunteer meal servers and Lynn Crevcoure, the Dining Center.
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 Halloween
The Grafton Senior Center held a fun, costume party with a delicious dinner for Halloween that included live entertainment provided by Kathy Kaye.
Ozaukee County Senior Games
The Senior Games showcased the sports abilities of area seniors. The events were held June 5 through June 20 culminating in a delicious breakfast at the Grafton Senior Center. There was a sport for every ability. Consider participating next year if you didn't this year. Below are pictures of the medal winners.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
About 100 people attended the St. Patrick's Day party on the evening of March 14th at the Grafton Senior Center.
Presenting Brittany DeBoer...
The Golden Tones Choir...
Party Guests, Diane Sevener and Gail Michaels, wearin' the green!
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Fat Tuesday
Jo Heckenbach, COPE Senior Support Specialist, was one of 60 participants who shared in the fun at the Mardi Gras Event held at the Grafton Senior Center on February 20th. Event organizers were Karin Sevener, Senior Coordinator, Lynn Crevcoure, Meal-Site Manager, and Betty Sarg.
The Silver Belles
provided the entertainment.
Lynn Crevcoure, Grafton Senior Center Meal-Site Manager, presents Don Nimtz with the Pick 'N Save coupon for his winning King Cake.
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Valentine's Day at the Port Senior Center Luncheon
Jo Heckenbach, COPE's Senior Support Specialist reports that she had a great time with the "warm, welcoming and fun group of seniors" at the Port Senior Center on February 14th.
All in good fun, prizes included awards for those "married the most years," those "married on Valentine's Day" and those "divorced on Valentine's Day."
A picture is worth a thousand words:
Lois Hartly, Jeanne & Dick Friberg and Audrey Bonvicini
Bonnie Knaub, Joan Murphy, Howard Schulze and Sandi Preisler
Don Race won most heart by-pass operations. He had 5!
Jill Casper, Port Senior Center Meal-Site Manager, organized prizes, decorations and FUN!
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