Nutritional Services hosts several events each year in order to generate funding for the meals services we provide for seniors in the Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa county area.  Information on these upcoming fundraising events is provided below.
 

• 6th Annual Lakeshore Miles for Meals 5K Run & Walk - August 2, 2008

• Lighthouse Afghans

• Cookbook - "Lakeshore Cooking"

• Sponsor a Senior

Located at Pere Marquette Beach
       – voted ONE of the world’s best beaches!

Masters Division - 40 and over

Baby Joggers (during walk only)!

“One of the most beautiful courses I have ever run!”
 “You see beach or water no matter where you are”
“What a fun event and a great cause!”
“My family had an incredible day”
“Breakfast on the Beach was fun!”
   

• Beautiful 5k race course located all along the Lakeshore on Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon

• Enjoy over 3 miles of lake and beachfront and nature!

• Post-Race Beach Party - Come to our Breakfast on the Beach!  Free to all Participants!

Who can participate:

• We encourage individuals of all levels to participate!

• Runners

• Walkers

• Children

Sorry no clogs, roller blades or bicycles.

Baby Joggers welcome during the Walk only!

How to participate:

• To register online, click here.
      

• Pick up a race application at:

• Nutritional Services/Meals on Wheels
  1540 W. Sherman Blvd.
  Muskegon, MI  49441

  Endurance Sports
  1888 Holton Rd.
  Muskegon, MI
  www.endurancesports.biz

• Starting Times:
  8:00 am .... 5K Run
  8:05 am .... 5K Walk

• Option to Collect Pledges / Sponsors:
  Participate for FREE!
    
  Help Meals on Wheels of West Michigan by collecting sponsors!  Collect money from your friends, family and co-workers.  All money collected stays in the community to assist Meals on Wheels.
    
  Click here for a sponsor/pledge form

Things to do in Muskegon:

• Take a day trip to Michigan's Adventure amusement park!  www.miadventure.com 

• Take a hike at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, Muskegon State Park or Duck Lake State Park.

• There's no better place than Pere Marquette Park for beach volleyball!

• See the US Silversides Submarine

• Visit the Lakes Mall.  www.thelakesmall.com

• Muskegon is home to many excellent and challenging golf courses.

• For more information on things to do in Muskegon visit: www.co.muskegon.mi.us .

Packet Pick-up:

• Friday, August 1st, Noon to 7:00 pm
  Endurance Sports
  1888 Holton Rd.
  Muskegon, MI
  www.endurancesports.biz

• Saturday, August 2nd, starting at 7:00 am
  Pere Marquette Beach

Post-Race Event:

• Join us for "Breakfast on the Beach".  Free to all participants.

How you can help:

• Collect pledges and walk for Meals on Wheels
• Volunteers needed - get a free T-shirt & Breakfast on the Beach
• BUSINESSES: help a worthy cause & sponsor the run!
• Send in a donation (a donation of any amount helps and is tax deductible)
• Spread the word!
• Email us today! info@nutritionalservices.org

2007 Event Winners:

• 5K Run

Overall Winner Male	AJ Tumele, Muskegon
Overall Winner Female	Jeanne Dykman, Montague
Masters Overall Male	Tom Oudsema, Muskegon
Masters Overall Female	Gayle Kuipers, Holland

• 5K Walk

Overall Winner Male	Ed Zimmerman, Spring Lake
Overall Winner Female	Melissa Kail, Grand Rapids
Masters Overall Male	Tony Rettinhouse, Spring Lake
Masters Overall Female	Nancy Waterman, Muskegon

• Pledge Winners

Patricia Carlson, Grand Haven	Raised $4304	Lake Express Ferry prize package
Janice Merten, Hart	Raised $2450	Executive Air Color Tour prize package
Jeanette Thompson, Muskegon	Raised $600

2007 Sponsors:

Our sponsors commit resources to our event to ensure every dollar raised goes to local services.
  

• Title Sponsor:

• Gold Sponsor:
  
           The Herman Miller Foundation
  
   

• Silver Volunteer Sponsor:

• Silver Sponsor:

• Marathoner Sponsor:

  Oliver Products
  Tridonn Development
  Shelby State Bank
  NewKirk Electric
  Hines Corporation
   

• Miler Sponsors:

  Shoreline Insurance
  Betten Chevrolet
  Mercy Health Partners
  Ace Heating and Cooling
  Port City Group
  O'Malley's Pest Control
  Community Shores Bank
  Lift Tech
  Keene Lumber
  Lascko Plumbing
  Holland USA
  Muskegon Hearing & Speech
  Sams Club
  Shape Corporation

• In-Kind Sponsors:

Endurance Sports
Robin Design
Gordon Foods
Sysco

 

Lighthouse Afghan

• 4' x 6' Cotton Afghan in your choice of colors:
       Cranberry & Cream
       Red & Cream    

• Features Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, Ludington, White River & Silver Lake Lighthouses

• Great gift idea for customers, friends, co-workers & family

• Only $40 each or 2 for $75 - Proceeds Benefit Meals on Wheels

3 Convenient ways to purchase:

1. Available for pickup at our main office located at:
   1540 W. Sherman, Muskegon
   

2. Call our main office at 231-755-0434 to have your Afghan(s) waiting for your pickup at any of our Senior Center locations the next business day

3. Order by mail to have your Afghan(s) shipped to your home.  Click here for a printable order form. ($7.00 Shipping & Handling per afghan will apply)

Cookbook - "Lakeshore Cooking"

• This unique cookbook features the lighthouses of Michigan along with 500 incredible recipes submitted by friends, volunteers and seniors in Muskegon, Ottawa and Oceana Counties

• Only $8 each or 2 for $15 - Proceeds benefit the senior meals and activities programs

Sponsor a Senior

• We realize that our grants will never allow services to meet the current needs in our communities. Here is an opportunity for others - individuals and businesses - to assist homebound seniors.

• Choose the amount you want to donate, choose which meals you want to provide, you can even designate an area to spend the money in if you choose – or allow us to use it as it is needed for services.  

  _____ $11 Weekend Meal Packs
  _____ $22 Mon-Fri Meals
  _____ $36 One Week of Meals
  _____ $48 Emergency Meal Packs
  _____ Use Where Most Needed
    

• Click here for a Sponsor a Senior donation brochure and form.