[/private] Broadway Presents: WICKED the MUSICAL
Thursday May 16, 2024, DeVos Performance Hall
$189.00 (Inclusive)
Bus Departs: 9:00 am, Returns: 5:00 pm
Stephen Schwartz’s acclaimed Tony Award Winning musical Wicked is coming to DeVos Performance Hall. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. There is a young woman, born with emerald green skin… smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent.
When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular…their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships until the world decides to call one good and the other one Wicked. Experience the music, the romance, and the magic of the true story of the “Witches of Oz,” one of the most iconic musicals of the last two decades – and one you absolutely won’t want to miss!
We will be stopping for brunch at the award winning Anna’s House.
Everyone will be able to make their choice of what your taste buds are craving from the menu.
The bus will leave from Gratiot County Commission on Aging, 515 S Pine River, Ithaca at 9:00 am sharp and will return to COA around 5:00 pm. When arriving at COA, please park on the west, south and east side of the building only. The parking on the north by the apartment building is for the residents and guests of the apartments only.
The price includes transportation, theatre tickets, brunch and all tips and gratuities. To make your reservation, please call COA at 989.875.5246. Payment is due by
April 1, 2024. Please make checks payable to Gratiot Community Senior Center and mail to 515 S Pine
River St, Ithaca, MI 48847.
Longest Day of the Year Cruise
Friday, June 21, 2024, Muskegon Lake
$119.00 (Inclusive)
Bus Departs: 9:00 am, Returns: 6:00 pm
Let’s celebrate the Summer Solstice by taking a Cruise! We will be taking a fabulous afternoon cruise on the Aquastar, enjoying the views of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. The trip is narrated and will provide information on the history and natural features of the surrounding area. Make sure to bring a jacket or layers for the weather as it may be cooler on the water. The boat has a bathroom and snacks and beverages are offered. Any purchases made on the boat are not included in the price and it is credit/debit cards only.
Before our cruise, we will have lunch in historic Muskegon. More details about lunch will be in next months paper.
The bus will leave from Gratiot County Commission on Aging, 515 S Pine River, Ithaca at 9:00 am sharp and will return to COA around 6:00 pm. When arriving at COA, please park on the west, south and east side of the building only. The parking on the north by the apartment building is for the residents and guests of the apartments only.
The price includes transportation, cruise, lunch and all tips and gratuities. To make your reservation, please call COA at 989.875.5246.
Payment is due by June 1, 2024. Please make checks payable to Gratiot Community Senior Center and mail to 515 S Pine River St, Ithaca, MI 48847.
Westbound Lighthouse Cruise
Monday, July 22,2024
$189.00 (Inclusive)
Bus departs: 8:00 am Returns: 9:00 pm
Join us this summer as we take the three hour Westbound Lighthouse Cruise. During the cruise we will see five spectacular Lake Michigan Lighthouses and be able to take in the stunning coastline views of Wilderness State Park and beyond. Lighthouse history and maritime lore will be shared by our guide from the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association. The lighthouses we will view are:
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
White Shoal
Grays Reef
Waugoshance
St Helena Island Lighthouse
The cruise starts in Mackinaw City and returns to the same port. Bathrooms are on board. More details will follow in next months newspaper regarding our lunch stop before the cruise.
The bus will leave from Gratiot County Commission on Aging, 515 S Pine River, Ithaca at 8:00 am sharp and will return to COA around 9:00 pm. When arriving at COA, please park on the west, south and east side of the building only. The parking on the north by the apartment building is for the residents and guests of the apartments only.
The price includes transportation, cruise, lunch and all tips and gratuities. To make your reservation, please call COA at 989.875.5246. Payment is due by June 1, 2024.
Please make checks payable to Gratiot Community Senior Center and mail to 515 S Pine River St, Ithaca, MI 48847.
Gratiot Animals in Need (G.A.I.N.)
A local non-profit, Gratiot Animals in Need (G.A.I.N.), at 405 E Washington (M-46) in Saint Louis, offers a variety of resources to Gratiot County pet owners. Office hours from March through October 2024 are Mondays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please leave a message if no one answers at 989-875-2286.
– Pet Food Pantry is for low-income pet owners/senior citizen pet owners in Gratiot County. The pantry is intended to lend an occasional helping hand during times of great need or emergencies.
Our donations and supplies do not allow us to give out food every month to the same individuals. We encourage people who can afford to purchase pet food to not request a donation from us as it limits what we have to help others. The pantry operates solely on donations and supplies are limited. It is located at 405 E. Washington, St. Louis. Hours of operation are Tuesdays 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Donations of money, pet food, or pop cans are gratefully accepted at this location as well.
– Companions Program can help Gratiot County seniors pay for veterinary office visits and, depending on the issue, for one-time medications or treatment needed from the veterinarian. This program does not cover vaccinations or on-going medications for allergies, fleas, etc. Contact 989-875-2286 or email deb@gainmichigan.org for more information. GAIN recognizes the benefits of pet ownership and the special bond seniors have with their pets. Our goal is to try to help Gratiot County seniors retain their pets when medical issues arise.
– Low cost cat spay/neuter clinic for owned and free roaming community cats is held from March through October. Owned cats are $55 (spay/neuter only). Rabies and/or distemper vaccinations are $10 each, microchips are $20. Free roaming cats are $15 (mandatory ear tip and distemper vaccination included). Live traps are available for check out ($20 deposit) for the purposes of spay/neuter. Go to gainmichigan.org (click on Spay & Neuter) to book an appointment or call the office for assistance at 989-875-2286.
– Financial assistance for dog spay/neuter either through a local vet or low-cost clinic. Call the office at 989-875-2286 for more information on this program. [/private]