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January 2021 Edition

C.E.O. Clinton Twp. - Creative Empowerment Program

Macomb County Autistic Program

Administrative Offices

34820 Harper Ave.

Clinton Twp., MI 48035

(586) 569-4250

C.E.O. Mt. Clemens

308 N. Gratiot Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 (586) 493-9715

C.E.O. Anchorville

9974 Dixie Hwy. P.O. Box 229

Anchorville, MI 48004

(586) 716-9920

C.E.O. Pontiac

345 Edison St. Pontiac, MI 48342

(248) 858-7847

C.E.O. Washington

59027 Van Dyke

Washington, MI 48094

586) 935-1500

C.E.O. Westland

6615 N. Venoy

Westland, MI 48185

(734) 727-0872

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Please check the website for current news and information

Our website:

Executive Director: Kathleen Kunz-Pielack

This newsletter is a publication of C.E.O. - Editor: Stephanie Hess

Important Dates:

Creative Empowerment Opportunities

Will be closed on 1/1/21 to observe New Year’s Day!

Clinton Twp:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Darlene Underwood- Sr. Program Manager

Latesha Marks- Program Manager

Jamie Peck- Program Manager

Mt. Clemens:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Kathy Overbay- Program Manager

Anchorville:

Kim Atwood- Program Supervisor

Jennie Whitmer- Program Manager

Pontiac/ Madison Hgts:

Cara Flockhart- Program Supervisor

Latonia Hunter- Program Manager

Renee Ayotte- Program Manager

Washington:

Anne Bieri- Program Supervisor

Westland:

Ron Peguies- Program Supervisor

Tommy Clark- Program Manager

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Creative Empowerment Opportunities’ would like to wish everyone a wonderful New Year! May 2021 be filled with good health, happiness and much laughter! May we find appreciation in the simple things and choose kindness over all!

Cheers to a New Year with a new journey for us all! Let’s not look back but move forward.

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Spirit Wednesdays!

January 6, 2021- Around the World

January 13, 2021- Sports

January 20, 2021- Flannel Day

January 27, 2021- Any Holiday Day (July 4th, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, etc.)

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Clean and disinfect surfaces around your home and work frequently.

Creative Academy

Mondays: Game Society

Tuesdays: Art Appreciation

Wednesdays: Music

Thursdays: Physical Health

Fridays: Social Discovery

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Are you wondering what kinds of activities the programs are doing? Here are some highlights:

The Henry Ford Museum

Coffee Club

Cooking Class

Creative Academy

Delivering Meals on Wheels

Shopping (Dollar Store, Meijer, Five Below, etc.)

BINGO

Nature/ Walking Trails (Weather Permitting)

Ice Cream Socials

Pizza Days

Home Placement Acknowledgment

CEO Anchorville- Thank you to Bellemeade Home for your open communication!

CEO Madison Hgts.- Thank you Mrs. Washington for all your great communication and assistance to make each day great!

CEO Mt. Clemens- Thank you to all the homes and guardians for all you do!

CEO Pontiac- Thank you to Lochaven for all your great communication and assistance each day!!

CEO Westland- Thank you to Kelly and her staff at Fitzgerald home.

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…to everyone celebrating in January:

milestones (Age ending in a "0" or "5") this year:

Michael M.- 65th

Eric G.- 60th

Kelly H.- 60th

Elizabeth A.- 40th

Paul L.- 40th

And to all employees who are also celebrating birthdays!

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A big “Thank You” to our dedicated employees celebrating employment anniversaries in January:

Carrie Randall- 15 years

Barbara Colotti- 14 years

Nicole Burnham- 11 years

Jordan Folson- 9 years

Brittany Szynkowski- 7 years

Stefanie Boyle- 6 years

Michele Zepp- 6 years

Wendy Wilton- 2 years

Salina Jackson- 2 years

Dominic Hahn- 1 year

Jeanette Woods-1 year

Gregory Lebeck- 1 year

Sandra Cox- 1 year

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Individual Served Achievements

Anchorville:

- Welcome to CEO, Mitchell S.

- Robert C. for signing up to go to the Creative Academy.

- Bill H. for taking out the trash at the academies and CEO.

- Sheri K. for always cheering up your peers with your smile.

Clinton Twp:

-Jerry R. thank you for your hard work and dedication to hangers.

-Johnny B. Always willing to help his friends.

-Michael M. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to hangers.

-Ebony W. Thank you for helping out with organizing the hanger area.

Mt. Clemens:

-Joel J.- Awesome job shredding!

-David D.- Helping with Meals on Wheels.

-Paula S.- Always being so cheerful!

-Sean C.- Always helping out when needed.

Madison Heights:

- Marshall N. Great job helping with tasks daily!

- Jasmine W. Wonderful job on Meals on Wheels!

Pontiac:

-Dan L.- Thank you for awesome production!

-Curtis P.- Thank you for outstanding assistance with custodial duties.

Washington:

- Jason M.- Most helpful

- Estella M.- Sweetest Smile

- Jennifer R.- Great sense of humor

- Nicole T.- Always uses her manners and is kind to all

Westland:

- Thanks, Michael M. for helping with carrying bags.

- Thanks, Nate for keeping our vans clean.

- Thank you, Floyd for keeping the hallways clear.

- Congratulations to Michale for having a positive week.

Cold Weather Safety

Winter in Michigan is a celebrated season despite the extreme drops in temperature posing Dress warmly and stay dry: Be sure to dress in layers in wind resistant clothing. Wool, silk or polypropylene inner layers will hold more body heat than cotton. If your clothing is wet, go inside as soon as possible. When inside, remove the wet clothing as soon as possible.

• Avoid exertion: Cold weather can put extra strain on the heart. If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, follow your doctor’s advice about shoveling snow or other hard work in the cold. The body is already working hard to stay warm, so extra work can cause an overload.

• Cover exposed skin: Always wear a warm hat that covers ears, gloves or mittens that cover the full wrist, and a scarf or ski mask to protect face and neck.

• Be Safe During Recreation: Notify friends and family where you will be before you go hiking, camping, or skiing. Avoid perspiring or becoming overtired. Be prepared to take emergency shelter. Pack dry clothing, a two-wave radio, waterproof matches and paraffin fire starters with you. Do not use alcohol and other mood altering substances and avoid caffeinated beverages. Carefully watch for signs of cold-weather health problems. It is important to be aware of any changes in exposed skin during cold weather periods.

Frostbite and hypothermia are very serious conditions that may be prevented or slowed down by early recognition and treatment. Shivering can be a good indicator that it’s time to go in, as it is the first sign that the body is losing heat. If you are caring for an infant or senior citizen, be sure to frequently check that their homes are adequately heated. If heating is not at a safe level, making alternative housing arrangements is recommended.

Frostbitten skin is hard, pale, cold and has no feeling. When the frostbitten skin is in warm air, it will become red and painful. Very severe frostbite can cause blisters, gangrene (blackened dead tissue), and deep tissue damage in tendons, muscles, nerves and bones.

Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition that is caused by short exposure to extreme cold or long exposure to mild cold. Symptoms of hypothermia include trembling, stiffness of muscles, puffiness in the face, poor coordination, confusion, and low consciousness and reactivity.

If you suspect frostbite, hypothermia or other complications surrounding extreme weather, seek emergency medical care immediately.

With Winter Upon Us, Please Be advised of any closings due to Severe Weather….

In the event that Creative Empowerment Opportunities needs to close due to severe weather, please watch local television channel 2, 4 or 7 for closings or listen to WJR Radio. Also, you can go online to the news stations and see the closing lists. Please watch for the county and the service site that you attend. Thank You!

Please make sure to label all coats, hats, gloves, etc. with Person’s Served initials to prevent lost or mistaken items. Thank you!

Creative Empowerment Opportunities is following all recommended safety guidelines from the CDC and governing authorities:

1. Wearing a mask to help protect yourself and others!

2. Practicing social distancing and staying at least 6 feet apart from others; including in our company vans.

3. Washing hands often!

4. Covering coughs and sneezes!

5. Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces often! At CEO we sanitize our building areas and vehicles with a fogging machine, daily. CEO also has air purifiers for our rooms at each Empowerment Center.

6. Monitoring health daily

- Be alert for Covid-19 symptoms

- Take your temperature- A fever is 100.4 F

- Follow CDC guidelines if symptoms develop

7. We are participating in outdoor community activities as much as possible.

8. We are encouraging staff and Persons Served to avoid physical contact when greeting each other by using safe greetings, such as a wave, a nod, a bow, “air hugs”, saying, “ hello and how are you”, from a distance!

COVID Safety Corner

Did you know?

- All employees are trained on Covid Safety, prior to working with Persons Served. The training includes: safety, cleaning and sanitation, gentle teaching while social distancing and transportation guidelines.

- Each Employee is given their own personal protection kit, which includes masks, gloves, face shield, poncho, hand sanitizer, wipes, Kleenex, etc. The employee is responsible to carry the kit with them at all times.

- Persons Served are encouraged to socially distance at least 6 feet from others and wear a face mask daily and wash hands or sanitize often, per the CDC guidelines.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: coronavirus

Centers for Disease control and Prevention:

COVID-19

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Holiday Stress Management Tips:

Don't abandon healthy habits. Don't let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt.

Try these suggestions:

• Have a healthy snack before holiday meals so that you don't go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks.

• Eat healthy meals.

• Get plenty of sleep.

• Include regular physical activity in your daily routine.

• Try deep-breathing exercises, meditation or yoga.

• Avoid excessive tobacco, alcohol and drug use.

• Be aware of how the information culture can produce undue stress, and adjust the time you spend reading news and social media as you see fit.

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