Family Ties representatives speak at Golden K meeting
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KINGSFORD -- Golden K members gathered on a rainy Monday, with special acknowledgments and the welcome song to start the meeting.
This year's Peanut Sale was successful. Thanks the businesses, community and visitors that donated to the Golden K. The funds raised will be used for two local high school student scholarships, seven local charities, and three parties for local students with special needs.
Kirk Olson won the 50-50. Happy Dollars reflected members feeling happy that family members were present and reflected on love from loved ones.
Sue Proudfit, chairperson for the month of September, introduced the speakers, Tammy Tomassucci and Kaylyn Cavagnetto, of the Dickinson-Iron Community Services Agency Family Ties program in Iron Mountain.
Family Ties is an adult day care facility that offers assistance to individuals as needed.
To receive their services it just takes a call to discuss the individual's need. Cost of services is determined on an income based fee and grant funds are available to assist those who qualify.
Family Ties is open five days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each individual range of needs vary -- from one day to all five days. They come for hot meals, activities, such as games and puzzles, and socialization. Meaningful activities are provided and help the individual retain a sense of worth and value they noted.
The facility often also provides musical entertainment and birthdays and holidays are recognized and celebrated. Volunteers assist with entertainment and socialize with attendees.
Service also include beauty and health -- a spa day, a nail day, a hair day and more.
Family Ties goals for individuals are using their skills to keep the mind working; maintain health; experience compassion and acceptance; and focus on what they can do.
Providing care so a primary caregivers has a break is a service provided by Family Ties. A benefit to being located in the DISCA building is access to the many resources available to individuals.
Tomassucci and Cavagnetto are dedicated to ensuring that those who are in need receive the best care available in a safe and healthy manner.
Golden K will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. The program will be Emily Hauser, who will share information about Moyamoya -- a brain disease.