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RENTAL NOW AT SIDS FLOWER SHOP! Stop in to order your tux for proms, weddings and quinceaneras. Order 2 weeks in advance for best availability. 616-5274660. 305 W. Main St. Ionia. WANT ADS GET RESULTS

COLLECTOR BUYING trains, die-cast cars & trucks. Also cast iron cookware. Phone 616-984-2273.

COLOR COPIES available at the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, 13 Bridge Street, Saranac.

SARANAC PLUMBING - All your plumbing needs at a reasonable price! Service and Installation of Water heaters. Call me before you call anyone else! Guaranteed to satisfy you with excellent results! 616-262-9825.

Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795. Has Snowblowers in Stock Again!! Check with us for a snowblower this year. 2-stage blowers starting at $699, Single stages starting at $399. Due to shipping and trade difficulties snowblowers will be in short supply. So don’t Wait! Buy Now!

TRASH REMOVAL TODAY - Garbage, brush, building material, etc. Also trash trailers for rent 12,15,16 yard. Fast Service. 616527-2798.

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS Donate your deer to the Portland Community Food Bank! Drop your field dressed and legally tagged deer off to Hanna-Davis Fine Meats, 4151 E Eaton Hwy, Sunfield.

FOR SALE - 2012 Chevy Crew Cab 4x4, new brakes, newer tires, 143,000 miles, runs great. $12,500. 616292-3933.

STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns. Free estimates. John Reurink. Call 616-527-3635.

WORK WANTED - Double D’s Tree Service Plus 40’70’ bucket trucks. Tree trimming and removal, brush chipping. Free Estimates and Insured. Call Dave Delinsky, 616-2123008.

SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8am to 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday. DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!!

EMERGENCY ROAD Service. Saranac and surrounding areas. On road repairs. Rob’s Towing & Auto Salvage. “CHEAP HOOKER” 616- 2927649 or 616-295-8820.

COLD WEATHER IS COMING! Do you have your wood cut? EFCO chainsaws with all your supplies in Stock! 16” EFCO saw with 2 years warranty for only $199. Buy a 20” Chainsaw for $259 receive a free carry case with each saw purchase! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-6374795

GLORY TO GOD in the highest, and on earth peace, Good will toward men. Luke 2:14

DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big and Small jobs. Fully insured. 35 years experience. Call Tom Teunessen. 616-2182877.

FLAGS! FLAGS! FLAGS! We have porch pole banner flags, 3’x6’ pleated fan flags as well the standard flags for poles. Get your new flag for the 4th and Show your Pride!!

FOR SALE - 2011 FordEdge SEL Sport. Very little rust. 240,000 miles, but runs great! $4,500 or bestoffer. Call 616-6445584.

JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL Hang and finish, textures and repairs. New homes, remodels, basements. Free estimates. 20+ years experience. 616- 498-4539.

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† GENDER Margaret L. ( Eldridge) Gender 91 of Belding died Tuesday morning December 20, 2022 at the Laurels of Carson City. She was born on November 4, 1931 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Edward and Pearl (McCloud). Eldridge. She is survived by her husband Philip Buchanan, her children, grandchildren, siblings and many other extended family members. In keeping with her wish’s no public services will take place. Burial will be in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. Funeral care has been entrusted to Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding. www.jffh.com.

† GREGG Myriam R Gregg died of congestive heart failure December 25, 2022, at home surrounded by family in Ionia, MI. She was 99 years 9 months old. Myriam was born Raymonde Angeline Armondine Guillaume, oldest of 5 children of Solange Colin and Emile Guillaume on March 11, 1923, in Longnes, west of Paris, France. After her father died when she was 13, she helped support the family by working for a cousin who owned a bakery, delivering bread on foot. She was just a teenager at the start of the Nazi occupation of France during WWII. At 23, she came to Michigan in the spring of 1946 as a war bride of Roswell Ghastin and lived in Benzie County for many years where she learned English and became a practical nurse at the Frankfort Hospital working for her friend and mentor Ena Jackson. This is when and where she changed her name to Myriam. After their divorce, she met (over Ham-Radio) and then married Glenn W. Gregg in Sault Ste Marie, MI on Jan 21, 1956. There they had 4 children, George, Phillip, Glenna, and Annette. They made their home in the Soo for many years.

In 1968, Glenn got a job at the Ionia Sentinel-Standard and the rest of the family moved to Ionia in the fall of 1970. Myriam also worked part-time at the Sentinel-Standard as a “stuffer” before machinery inserted the ad flyers in the paper and in the print shop in the basement. Myriam was kind to her older neighbors and looked in on them and helped them when they were ill. She also loved to knit, crochet, and tat. She knitted many sets of booties, mittens, and hats for Eight-Cap over the years until a broken wrist made it too difficult. She was in relatively good health until about 3 years ago and was known to walk the mile or so to town and then back again even into her 90’s. She was a member of T.A.S.Y.L.’s, an amateur radio club, for 55 years, and had her Ham Radio license for over 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn in 1986, her father in 1936, mother in 1993, brother Marcel in 2016, niece Louisette in June 2022, her brother-in-law Jim Gregg, sisters-in-law Jean Gregg and Minnie (Jim) Ferraro and son-in-law Raymond Johnson. She is survived by her children George (Carol) Gregg, Phillip Gregg, Glenna (Raymond) Johnson of Arkansas, Annette (David) McCord and her sister-in-law Colette Guillaume, her sisters, Therese (Louis) Geffroy, Henriette (Pierre) Barthelemy, Giselle (Lucien) Heymonet, half-sister Gabrielle Vieules and recently discovered (through DNA) in-laws Rosemary Reece, Ernest Johnson, and Betty Van Huss. She was a grandmother to Jennifer Gregg, Justin Gregg, Rachel Lau, Jody Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Brad Johnson, Amanda McCord-Ford, Colleen Farrell, and Joe McCord. A great-grandmother to 11, Aunt and Great-Aunt to many. She will be missed by all. Funeral services will be at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Monday, January 2, 2023, 1:00 PM. A visitation will be 2 hours prior to services from 11-1. In lieu of flowers or plants, please donate to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

† HOPKINS Doris L. Hopkins age 85 of Ionia, formerly of Saranac, passed away December 23, 2022. She was born March 11, 1937, in Ionia the daughter of Clarence H. and Mildred G. (Hodgman) Reeder. Doris attended Lyons High School graduating in 1955. She would go on to marry Nathaniel P. Hopkins Jr. in 1963 in Lyons. Doris loved reading, sewing, and traveling. Each year, she looked forward to seeing “the first pair of robins” signifying the end of a long, cold winter and that spring would soon arrive. She also liked the Ionia Free Fair, enjoying the parade, the many demonstration halls of arts and crafts, and attending events such as Ladies Day. In late summer, she marked the cicada songs and knew that summer break was ending, and it was time for the children to return to school. Surviving are her children; Brian (Ellen) Hopkins of Barrington, IL, Tammy (Chris) Forney of Canton, MI, Bruce (Heather) Hopkins of Otsego, MI and Jason Hopkins of Dallas, TX. Grandchildren include Emma Hopkins, Matt Hopkins, Jordan Forney, Elizabeth Forney, and Hailey Prater. Also surviving is her sister Sharon Brandt of Ionia. Doris was preceded in death by her parents and husband Nathaniel. Funeral Services will be at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Saturday, January 7th at Noon. Interment Tuttle Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday prior to Funeral services from 10 a.m. to Noon. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Ionia County 4-H Endowment at https:// mi4hfdtn.org/countymatch/. Online condolences may be made to www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

† PARKER James Coral “Jimmy” Parker, age 51 died unexpectedly Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2022 at his home in Saranac. He was born December 10, 1971 in Ionia. Jimmy was a lifelong Saranac resident and worked as a mechanic at Herbruck’s for 30 years. He loved racing and NASCAR, and was a big Tony Stewart fan. He also owned his own race car. He was handy and could fix anything, and enjoyed tinkering in his garage. Jimmy was preceded in death by his birth parents, Coral Bennett and Shirley Simmons. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie (William Cottrell) Parker of Edmore; grandson, Bentley Parker; parents, Jerald and Vera (Baldwin) Parker of Lowell; fiancée, Denise Phenix of Saranac; siblings, William (Terri) Parker of Laingsburg, Lori Lake of Greenville, Dawn (William) Raison of Saranac, Cora (Skip) Bonite of Greenville, Caroline (William) Billings of Chapin, Richard Parker of Texas, and Judy (Dennis) Parker-Lewis of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Saranac American Legion Post 175 (69 North Bridge Street, Saranac), and a luncheon will follow. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the needs of the family. Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home is serving the Parker family, and memories and messages of condolence may be shared on Jimmy’s page at www.jffh.com.

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† HELSPER

Charles Jeffery Helsper, age 67, of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

† KING

Doris J. King, age 70, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022.

† PISELLI (Ellen) Jean Lower Piselli passed away December 13, 2022 after a short illness.

Born May 27, 1926 in Akron, Michigan, she was the daughter of (Samuel) Colon Todd and Josephine Sams Todd. She married Gaylord Lower on June 24, 1945 in Ionia, Michigan. Gaylord passed away in March 1970. They had two children, Gay Lynn Lower Kanouse North and Richard Todd Lower. Jean married Louis Piselli on July 2, 1977. Jean and Lou traveled extensively, always looking for different places to visit. Jean loved to play bridge, knitted the most beautiful sweaters, and was a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church for 77 years. She was a member of the Church Rosary Circle and bridge club and also played bridge at the Commission on Aging. She was a long time member of the Ionia Country Club. Jean worked for Social Services, was a secretary at Mitchell Bentley (AO Smith), and retired from the Michigan Reformatory where she was the Procurement Officer for many years. She was the head of the Manhattan Club for family and friends (cocktails at 4:30).

Surviving are her son, Richard Lower (Patricia); stepsons, John Piselli (Julie), James Piselli (Diane) and Joseph Piselli (Ann); 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, Joanne Hull (Robert), Stephen Todd (Charlotte), and Kathleen Jones.

Jean was preceded in death by husband, Louis Piselli; daughter, Gay North; son-in-law, Tim North; brothers, Kenneth and Phillip Todd; sisters, Shirley Murphy (Leslie), Marjorie Weisgerber (Stuart), Marilyn Northard (Lloyd), and Phyllis Venn Nystrom (Don); and brothers-in-law, Richard Venn and Joseph Jones.

Thank you to Green Acres Assisted Living and Interim Hospice for their excellent care.

The family received visitors on Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Home, 220 Rich Street, Ionia. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Thomas Brown at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ionia. A luncheon followed at the SS Peter and Paul Apostles Hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Commission on Aging in memory of Jean. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

† MAY

Ronald D. May, age 62, of Portland, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022.

† TASKER

Arlene T. Tasker, age 79, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022.

† TEMPELAERE

Madeline Marie Tempelaere, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022.

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TOBIAS

Carlton “Toby” Tobias passed away December 23, 2022 - in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Toby was born November 13, 1931 in Mancelona, Michigan. He was the son of Milo and Edith Tobias.

He married Joan Smock on June 14, 1953 and they shared 69 years of marriage.

Toby’s love for Jesus was heard by every person that he talked to and every life he touched.

Surviving are his wife, Joan Tobias of Orleans, son, Jimmy Tobias of Lyons, daughter, Cindy (Fred) Cowles of Orleans, and son, Tim (Nancy) Tobias of Orleans; grandchildren: Joanna Owens, Megan Tobias, and Nathan Vest; great-grandchildren: Taylor Wood, Katie Misner, and Aubrey and Landon Edwards.

Toby was preceded in death by his son, Toby Tobias in 1954.

A special thank you to Spectrum Hospice of Grand Rapids for their loving care of Toby for the past year. Interment will take place in the spring at Woodard Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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NOTARY SERVICE now available at The Ionia County Shoppers Guide. Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3pm. Call ahead to schedule 616-642-9411.

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NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician. Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George.

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WELCOME!! We are Open Monday-Friday 10am, to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Seymour Furniture. Downtown Ionia. 616527-0630.

Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Walnut Lumber. Free estimates. Insured. 616-527-4762.

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FREE Scrap metal removal of Ionia. Cars, trucks, mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, quads, golf carts and more! Call Scott 517-526-7644.

TUXEDO RENTAL NOW AT SIDS FLOWER SHOP! Stop in to order your tux for proms, weddings and quinceaneras. Order 2 weeks in advance for best availability. 616527-4660. 305 W. Main St. Ionia

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician. Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George.

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS Donate your deer to the Portland Community Food Bank! Drop your field dressed and legally tagged deer off to Hanna-Davis Fine Meats, 4151 E Eaton Hwy, Sunfield.

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SCRATCH PADS are available at the Ionia County Shoppers Guide! 50¢each. 13 Bridge St. Saranac.

Korean War Veterans Friends and Families. Buy-A-Brick-Program for the Belding Freedom Memorial Wall. Call for more information call Contact Bob Sayers or Holly Noble 616894-5488 or Stop down to the Ionia Barber Shop!

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8 Health Resolutions Doctors Encourage You to Make Today

(StatePoint) The New Year represents a fresh start and is the perfect time to invest in your health. However, you may be unsure what resolutions will have the biggest impact. Doctors say that the easy, tangible actions you take are some of the most important.

“Many people kick off the start of each new year with big-picture health resolutions,” says Jack Resneck, Jr., M.D., president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “The good news is that small, positive health choices made right now can have long-lasting effects.”

Want to get started today? Here are the 10 resolutions the AMA recommends top your list this year:

1. Exercise is essential for your physical and mental health, so get moving today. A good rule of thumb for adults is at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity.

2. Vaccination is the best protection against a number of serious illnesses. To protect yourself and your family, get up to date on your vaccines, including the annual flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Your doctor can let you know if you’re due for a COVID booster. If you have questions, speak with your physician and review trusted resources, including getvaccineanswers.org.

3. Get screened. Estimates based on statistical models show that since April 2020, millions of screenings for breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer diagnoses may have been missed due to pandemic-related care disruptions. Check in with your physician. If you’re due for preventive care, tests or screenings, make an appointment. These measures are designed to keep you healthy and help your doctor spot certain conditions

before they become more serious.

4. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, and it affects millions of Americans. Visit ManageYourBP.org to understand what your blood pressure numbers mean and what you can do to get your blood pressure under control.

5. One in 3 American adults has prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes if left unmanaged. However, there are steps you can take that can help delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Learn your risk by taking a simple 2-minute self-screening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. This resource also features helpful lifestyle tips that can help you reverse prediabetes.

6. Whenever possible, drink water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages and replace processed foods -- especially those with added sodium and sugar -- with nutritious, whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, herbs and spices.

7. If consuming alcohol, drink only in moderation. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines that as up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.

8. Speak with your doctor or health care professional about quitting tobacco and nicotine use. Declare your home and car smokefree to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure.

If you don’t have health insurance, the AMA encourages you to sign up for coverage at healthcare.gov, which has new, affordable options. The enrollment deadline for 2023 coverage is Jan. 15, 2023. Find more health resources at ama-assn. org. For a healthy 2023 and beyond, invest in your wellness with these doctor-recommended New Year’s resolutions.

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WORK WANTED - Double D’s Tree Service Plus 40’70’ bucket trucks. Tree trimming and removal, brush chipping. Free Estimates and Insured. Call Dave Delinsky, 616-2123008.

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MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, educational classes on pregnancy, newborn care, and parenting, free boutique with essentials for maternity, preemie/newborn to 4T, Positive Solutions • Informed Choices, 330 Lovell Street, Ionia. Online scheduling available. www.PSICionia.org (616) 755-6077 (voice/text)

TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center, 721 Elmwood Drive (behind the church) is open on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No ID needed. Accepting slightly used clothing for those in need. 616 527-6465 for info.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Rather School on Tuttle Road, in front of the football field. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OF IONIA NOW OPEN Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington. Phone 616-527-1530.

WEDNESDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. TB test done Tuesday and Wednesday Only. Have to return in 48 to 72 hours to get the results.

WEDNESDAY – COAT GIVE-AWAY Every 3rd Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. during Community Drawers at the First United Methodist Church of Ionia.

WEDNESDAY – COMMUNITY DRAWERS Third Wednesday each month from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ionia First UMC, 105 E Main Street. Personal care items for those in need in our community.

WEDNESDAY – ZION FOOD PANTRY 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Currently using a drive-thru format. 423 W Washington. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

THURSDAY – FREE DINNER (formerly The Soup Kitchen) at Zion United Methodist Church. 6:00 p.m. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

THURSDAY – AL-ANON MEETINGS 7:00 p.m., Now on Zoom! Call Sandi at 616 255-3751 or Joy at 616 9017779 for more info.

SATURDAY – BREAKFAST BUFFET 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran

School, 617 N Jefferson Street.

- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022

Coming events (up to 30 words) can be placed in this column at no charge for nonprofit organizations. Deadline is noon on Thursday. Email to kara.raimer@att.net; send to the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, Box 46, Saranac, MI 48881; or fax to 616-642-6040. Remember to include your name, address, and phone number.

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DECEMBER 31 – CLOSED The Lake Odessa Community Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

JANUARY 4 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! Registration is appreciated.

JANUARY 5 – MINI BATTLE OF THE BOOK 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library for ages 5-12. A librarian will select an enjoyable book to be read out loud, then the BATTLE will begin. How well will you listen?

JANUARY 11 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! Registration is appreciated.

JANUARY 12 – FAMILY FEUD TWEEN STYLE 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library for ages 9-14.

JANUARY 17 – RUBBER BAND RACERS STEM with Mr. Mike at the Lake Odessa Community Library. 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., ages 11-16. Students will build cars that demonstrate a variety of science & engineering principles with some cardboard, glue, rubber bands, and elbow grease.

JANUARY 18 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! Registration is appreciated.

JANUARY 19 – HOME-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. All students welcome! Come learn about our Muscular System. Registration is encouraged!

JANUARY 25 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! Registration is appreciated.

MONDAY – BINGO 1st & 3rd Mondays. Games start at 6:00 p.m., VFW Post, 3600 W. Tupper Lake Road. Doors open at 4:30. Questions: 616 374-7075.

MONDAY & THURSDAY – AA MEETING 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwards Church, W M-50 Highway. For more information call Robert at 616 902-9001.

TUESDAY – BABY QUILTS FOR THE BABIES at the Spectrum Pennock Hospital Nursery. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa, 767 Fourth Avenue, the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. For more information call Judy Graham at (616) 374-8753.

THURSDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Road (M-50). We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

SATURDAY – ALWAYS IN MOTION PHYSICAL FITNESS 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for adults. Bring a towel and water! At the Lake Odessa Community Library.

– LYONS/MUIR –

JANUARY 3 - MARCH 3 – WINTER READING PROGRAM All participants who complete the Lyons Township District Library's winter BINGO challenge before March 3rd will earn a library mug. Sign-ups begin January 3rd.

JANUARY 3 – GAME NIGHT Join us at the Lyons Township District Library after school to play board games, LEGOs, Roblox, and more!

JANUARY 5 – EVENING STORYTIME 5:30 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Children and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs designed too develop early literacy skills.

JANUARY 5 – WRITERS GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

JANUARY 7 – BOOK LOVERS BINGO 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Adults are invited to play Bingo at the library for a chance to win a prize ticket redeemable for bookish goodies.

JANUARY 10-14 TAKE & MAKE CRAFT: SUGAR SCRUB All the materials you need too create exfoliating sugar scrub will be provided so that you can enjoy this luxurious craft at home. Pick up at the Lyons Township District Library.

JANUARY 10 – GAME NIGHT Join us at the Lyons Township District Library after school to play board games, LEGOs, Roblox, and more!

JANUARY 11 – STORYTIME 11:30 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Children and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs designed too develop early literacy skills.

JANUARY 12 – WRITERS GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

JANUARY 12 – KIDS CRAFT NIGHT 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Supplies provided.

JANUARY 17 – GAME NIGHT Join us at the Lyons Township District Library after school to play board games, LEGOs, Roblox, and more!

JANUARY 19 – WRITERS GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

JANUARY 24 – INTRODUCTION TO KNITTING 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join textiles expert Cheryl Hildebrandt for a masterclass in knitting. Gather inspiration, knowledge, and feedback for your knitted projects in a supportive environment. Yarn and tools will be provided, but knitters should feel free to bring materials from home as well.

JANUARY 24 – GAME NIGHT Join us at the Lyons Township District Library after school to play board games, LEGOs, Roblox, and more!

JANUARY 25 – STORYTIME 11:30 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Children and caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs designed too develop early literacy skills.

JANUARY 26 – WRITERS GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

JANUARY 31 – SIP & READ BOOK CLUB 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow readers for a discussion of The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea. Tea, coffee, snacks, and a limited number of paperback copies of the book provided.

JANUARY 31 – GAME NIGHT Join us at the Lyons Township District Library after school to play board games, LEGOs, Roblox, and more!

THURSDAY – POINT THE WAY at First Christian Church, 138 W Garden Street, Muir from 3:30 too 5:30 p.m. K-12 youth welcome for this free event through June 8, 2023.

– PORTLAND –

JANUARY 8 – BREAKFAST 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Buffet-style dinning with A la Carte items and free coffee. Dine-in or Take-out. Call ahead for take-out. VFW Post 4090, 517-647-4980. All proceeds support our Post, our community and our veterans.

JANUARY 13 – FISH FRY 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Large Portions! Dine-in or Take-out. Call ahead for take-out. VFW Post 4090, 517-647-4980. All proceeds support our Post, our community and our veterans.

JANUARY 20 – BURGER BURN 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 1/3 lb. Burgers cooked you way! Dine-in or Take-out. Call ahead for take-out. VFW Post 4090, 517-647-4980. All proceeds support our Post, our community and our veterans.

MONDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open 9:00 to Noon. All of Portland School District eligible.

MONDAY – DALE E. HYLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 129 meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Portland VFW on 1324 E Bridge Street.

MONDAY – BINGO at 6:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517647-4004.

TUESDAY – EUCHRE 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517647-4004.

WEDNESDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 421 East Bridge Street in the Fellowship Hall. We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

THURSDAY – EUCHRE at 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

THURSDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All of Portland School District eligible.

THURSDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) A non-profit weight loss support group meets weekly, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Portland Apartments, 1800 Lillian Blvd. Community Room. Call 517-647-2025.

FRIDAY – BINGO at 9:30 am at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

– SARANAC –

MONDAY – BOSTON SARANAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Regular monthly meetings are at 7:00 pm the 3rd Monday of each month.

THURSDAY – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street is open the FIRST & THIRD Thursdays, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. For information call 642-6322.

THURSDAY – SAMS (SARANAC AREA MUSICIANS AND SINGERS) PRACTICE in the Saranac High School band room. Choir is from 6:00 to 7:00 and band is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Anyone welcome. For more information call Karen at 616-902-7237.

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