Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee

05/05/2026

Health care costs remain among the biggest concerns for Michigan voters. Lawmakers are responding.

05/05/2026

For your convenience, the Secretary of State Mobile Office is returning to the Owosso and the Durand Senior Centers on Thursday, 5/7/26!!

The Mobile Office is the fastest, and easiest way to get all your SOS related business completed, and the Mobile Office locations are open to all seniors in Shiawassee County!!

Give the Owosso or the Durand Center a call to schedule your appointment today!!

05/05/2026

Medicare can be confusing, and the choice between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage is no exception! We know people have strong opinions about which is best, but remember: this Venn diagram is just a simple snapshot. The right plan for YOU depends on your unique needs, budget, where you live, and what’s available in your area. That’s why SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is here to help you sort through the details and make the best decision for you. Reach out to your local SHIP for free, unbiased support!

Visit the link in the comments to learn more and how to get help from your SHIP.

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

Save big on clearance items

05/04/2026

✨New Episode Alert🎙️

Most families don’t have an aging plan until they are forced into a "Crisis Plan" at 2:00 AM in an ER. In our latest episode, Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Annalee Kruger to discuss how to protect the "Invisible Patient"—the family caregiver.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/an-aging-plan-cant-wait-navigating-care-crisis-and-family-dynamics-with-annalee-kruger-episode-189

What we discuss:

🛑 Safety Triggers: Recognizing when "aging in place" is no longer safe.

💰 The Financial Reality: Why staying home can cost upwards of $30,000/month.

📋 The Care Matrix: Organizing legal and medical info before a disaster hits.

🤝 Family Mediation: How to handle sibling conflict and parental pushback.

Don't wait for a fall or a stroke to start the conversation. Plan now to protect the people you love.

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

♻️ Recycling Drive Tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
4-6 pm

*Food scrap drop-off program collection bin will be outside near the rear of the building. Free food scrap collection bins available-ask a volunteer.

✅ Accepted Items (must be clean, dry, and sorted by material):
-Newspaper and phone books
-Tin and scrap metal
-Aluminum (separate)
-Corrugated cardboard (include brown paper bags here)
-Boxboard
-Mixed office paper and junk mail
-Magazines
-Books
- #1 plastics, (clear, blue and green transparent bottles and jars only—no clamshells, takeout, berries and salad containers)
- #2 plastics (milk jugs/cloudy separated from solid color containers)
- #5 plastics
-Garden pots, trays and tags
-Household batteries (please separate into regular, rechargeable and lithium, no corroded batteries)
-Empty inkjets
-Electronics (fee for TVs or monitor screens)
-Glass-no mirrors
-Dental Care Products (toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes and floss containers)
-Brita Products and packaging
-Food scraps in BPI-certified compostable bags, brown paper bags, wrapped in newspaper, or loose. BPI bags are available for purchase at all drives.

🚫 NOT Accepted: Plastic bags, polystyrene/Styrofoam
Thank you for recycling with us!

05/04/2026

Love planning events and working with people? Memorial Healthcare is hiring a Volunteer & Events Coordinator to lead volunteer programs, support Foundation events, and create meaningful experiences for our community.

Be part of something bigger and apply today: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/mhcc #/job/9305