Wreaths Across America

SHS Sponsors Wreaths for the 4th Year

The 33rd National  Wreaths Across America Day will take place Dec. 13. Each year, more than 1 million wreaths are placed in more than 2,000 locations in the United States and around the world to honor the veterans buried there.

The mission of this program is to Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. You can join your SHS co-workers by joining us to place a wreath at the Veterans cemetery.

Ceremony Details

• Date: December 13, 2025

• Time: 12:00 PM sharp

• Please plan to arrive no later than 11:45 AM to allow adequate time for parking and walking to the ceremony location.

Parking & Arrival Instructions
Volunteers may park at either of the following locations:

1. Sunshine Community Church
   3019 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
   From the church, please walk to the cemetery entrance.

2. Cemetery Side Entrance (Monroe Ave NE)
   Enter from Monroe Avenue NE near the Marine Memorial
   Closest GPS address: 2950 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
   From this entrance, please follow the walking path to the main cemetery entrance located near the Lamberton Creek bridge.

Ceremony Overview
A brief but meaningful ceremony will take place at 12:00 PM, highlighting the Wreaths Across America mission:
Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom.

🍁 Thanksgiving Message for Our Caregiver Family

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, our hearts are especially grateful for each of you.
Your kindness, steady presence, and genuine care help our seniors feel safe, valued, and supported every single day. The comfort you bring into their homes is a gift—one that matters more than you may ever fully see.

We know the work can be tender, unpredictable, and at times challenging. Yet you continue to show up with patience, compassion, and a spirit of service that reflects the very best of who we are as a team.

You make a difference—one visit, one conversation, one encouraging moment at a time.

Wishing you a peaceful and joy-filled Thanksgiving.
— Your Seniors Helping Seniors Team

SCHEDULE CHANGES: Text the rescheduled date and time to the office, no need to call. 616-234-0190.

What to Carry in Your Car in Winter

Winter travel can be tough on car and driver, here are a couple of reminders to prepare:

• Check your tires and make sure your chains fit before the first winter storm and check tire pressure during cold weather. Remember, tire shops and mechanics are busiest just before and during winter storms.

• Get a vehicle winter maintenance check-up. Don't wait to check your battery, belts, hoses, radiator, lights, brakes, heater/defroster and wipers.

• Keep your fuel tank full — don't let it fall below half a tank on winter trips.

• Program your radio for traffic reports and emergency messages.

What to carry on winter trips:

• Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle: flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, first-aid kit.

• Load your car with winter travel gear : tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, road flares.If you find yourself stranded, be safe, stay in your car, put on your flashers, call for help and wait until it arrives.

https://www.wsdot.com/winter/files/WhatToCarry2016.pdf

Caregiver Safety During Home Visits

·     Seniors Helping Seniors is committed to caregiver safety and works to safeguard both employees and clients by the establishment of clear procedures before, during and after home visits. The geo coded clock in and out function on our mobile app is one of the strongest tools we utilize, along with regular safety education. Please take a minute to review our safety poster above and be assured that you may leave a shift immediately for any safety reason. Contact the office immediately if you have any concerns about a situation or questions regarding this policy.