The City of Madison Heights

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Senior Citizen Activity Center
New Trips...............................…...1-2
Trips Still Available & Movies.…...3
Upcoming Trips & Events...............4
Extended Travel............…....….......5
Events..............................…...….....6
Special Fundraiser………………...7
More Events, News to Know ..........8
Classes and Clubs …….....…...…...9
Health & Fitness……….......…......10
Birthdays, Anniversaries &
Senior Dining.....................……....11
Extras & Advertising..............…....12
Advertising……………………….13
Senior Center Staff
Jennifer Cowan, Coordinator
Kelly Johnson, Sr. Ctr. Assistant
Bill Gordon, Part-time Driver
Marie Murphy, Part-time Driver
Carrie Durkin, Part-time Driver
Geri Easton, Part-Time Driver
What’s Inside.....
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI 48071
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Madison Heights
Senior Scoop $2.00 per copy
March & April 2014 Senior Citizen Activity Center
Open Monday – Friday ~ 9am – 4:30 pm
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248.545.3464
~For a free copy visit us online at www.madison-heights.org
(Run mouse over “Departments” & click on “Senior Center”. On left side click on “Senior Scoop” or “Seniors Calendar”.)
$2.00 per copy
MARCH & APRIL 2014
$12.00 per year
REGISTRATION DATES: MONDAY, MARCH 3 & MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014
Sign up numbers will be given out at 9:00 am.
Residents’ registration starts at 10:00 am with non-residents’ registration following at approximately 10:30 am.
Full payment is required for day trips and checks are preferred. Two ticket limit per person per trip until end of registration.
Please make all checks payable to the City of Madison Heights. You may register for extended trips at any time with deposit. There is a
minimum of 15-20 people per day trip. If you mail in or leave a check with the front desk for a trip, you must also supply a self-addressed
stamped envelope for your ticket stub(s), your phone number and entree choice and/or age/birthdate (if applicable) or we will not register
you. Address labels for your tickets are very helpful too! If you need to cancel a trip or event after you have signed up, we will do
everything we can to refund the cost (minus a $3.00 cancellation fee) by either selling the ticket to someone else or by cancelling your
reservation if possible. However, if payment has already been issued, we may not be able to obtain a refund. If a refund is possible, it will be
sent through the City Treasurer’s office and may take up to three weeks to be processed. For more info on our sign up policy, stop by or call.
*** March Registration — Monday, March 3, 2014 or later ***
A Glimpse of JapanIkebana Floral Art
Detroit Opera
Turandot
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
9:30 am—3 pm
$29-Res/$31-Non-Res
March 3 Signup
Friday, May 9, 2014
8:15 am – 2:45 pm
$49-Res/$51-Non-Res
March 3 Signup
Ancient Peking is the backdrop for the myth of the beautiful,
bloodthirsty, Princess Turandot. Resolved to never let any man possess her, she decrees that any suitor must answer three riddles or
die. Puccini’s final opera is also his most musically adventurous.
Opera in three acts. Music by Giacomo Puccini. Libretto: Giuseppe
Adami and Renato Simoni. Sung in Italian with English translations
projected above the stage.
Breakfast before the show at the Hudson Café. Entrée choices
are: #1-French Toast, #2-Pancakes, #3-Vegetarian Omelet or #4Traditional Breakfast. All breakfasts served with choice of potato,
toast and coffee, tea, iced tea or soft drink.
Grosse Pointe Theatre
Pre-Cinco de Mayo
Mexicantown
Les Miserables
Thursday, May 22, 2014
5:30 pm -10:45 pm
$48-Res/$50-Non-Res
March 3 Signup
The landmark musical, Les Miserables, is the show that changed
the musical theater genre forever. Les Miserables, the world’s longest running musical and winner of five Tony Awards including Best
Musical of 1987, has been seen by more than 40-million theater
goers in at least 20 languages. Based on a French historical novel
by Victor Hugo first published in 1862, this epic tale of Jean
Valjean’s quest to escape his past and protect his daughter from the
dangers of the French Revolution has held a special place in the
hearts of theater lovers for more than 25 years. Produced by special
arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Dinner at the War Memorial prior to the show included.
Madison Heights Senior Center
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than
simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form in which
the arrangement is a living thing where nature and humanity are
brought together. It is steeped in the philosophy of developing a closeness with nature.
Travel with us to Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church in Southfield to see A Glimpse of Japan. We will see demonstrations of Ikebana
Floral Art and we may even see the dressing of a traditional Japanese
bride. Shop original pottery & baskets, and enjoy an afternoon tea.
Buffet breakfast prior to the exhibit at Big Boy in Madison Heights.
Lunch & Shop
Friday, May 2, 2014
11 am – 3 pm
$22-Res/$24-Non-Res
March 3 Signup
Mexicantown is a place where vibrantly colored buildings, decorated
with even brighter murals and hand-painted signs, dot the main thoroughfares of Bagley and Vernor Streets. One might guess there are
more restaurants per square foot than any other neighborhood in
Detroit -- but the smell of fresh tortillas and baked goods floating down
the street provide the only proof.
We will enjoy the Pre-Cinco de Mayo festivities while having lunch at
Los Galanes Restaurant, which includes entrée, drink and dessert.
After lunch we will shop at a few stores along the street that include a
bakery and a gift shop.
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MotorCity Casino
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$20-Res/$22-Non-Res
March 3 Signup
Enjoy classic reel games, video poker, video slots, 57 table
games, state of the art computer screens and cardreaders,
where you can use your Player’s Cards. Receive a players
club card with $30 in reward play (added to the club Metro
Player’s card) good for any slot machine.
*** April
Registration —
Monday, April 7, 2014 or later ***
The Wizard of Oz
Stagecrafters
Thursday, June 12, 2014
5 -11:15 pm
$52-Res/$54-Non-Res
April 7 Signup
Follow the yellow brick road and click your heels to be transported
over the rainbow into the wonderful world of Oz as Dorothy, the
Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow set “off to see the
Wizard”. Based on the classic MGM film, this bewitching musical
includes “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, “Ding Dong! The Witch is
Dead” and “The Merry Old Land of Oz”. Dinner prior to the show will
be at Trattoria Da Luigi in Royal Oak where we will enjoy a three
course family style meal.
Purple Rose
Crossroads Village
Senior Power Day
The Last Romance
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
8 am - 3:15 pm
$11-Res/$13-Non-Res
April 7 Signup
Join us as we travel to Crossroads Village in Flint for Senior Power
Day- a fun-filled day! You will enjoy coffee with a fruit filled breakfast
bar, bingo, fun, entertainment, a train ride on the Huckleberry Railroad, lunch and ice cream, door prizes and the Senior Expo tent!
Memorial Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 24, 2014
8-10 am
$6-Adults/$4 under 12
April 7 Signup
Before the parade enjoy an “all you can eat” pancake breakfast. We
will also be serving sausage, coffee, tea, milk and juice. Following the
breakfast the front lawn of the Center is one of the best locations to
see the parade. (Bring your own lawn chair.)
NOTE: There will be a limited amount of tickets for sale at the door.
Victorian Tea Parlor/Berkley Shop
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
10:45 am – 2:45 pm
$38-Res/$40-Non-Res
April 7 Signup
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
10 am – 6:30 pm
$46-Res/48-Non-Res
April 7 Signup
A crush can make anyone feel young again – even a widower named
Ralph. On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph decides to take a
different path on his daily walk – one that leads him to an unexpected
second chance at love. Despite the misgivings of family and the initial reluctance of Carol, the object of his affections, Ralph embarks
on the trip of a lifetime and regains a happiness that seemed all but
lost. The Last Romance is a heart-warming comedy about the transformative power of love.
Prior to the show we will have lunch at The Common Grill. We will be
able to choose from five entrees. Bread, cole slaw, non-alcoholic
drink and dessert are included. We will also have approximately two
hours to shop around town before the show.
Journey to Freedom
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
8 am—4:45 pm
$54 –Res/$56-NonRes
April 7 Signup
An official tour of the National Park Service, National Underground
Railroad Network to Freedom. Hear the legends and learn the facts
and explore the history of the Underground Railroad. Your three
Travel with us to the Victorian Tea Parlor in Berkley, “Your Neigh- hour tour is narrated by Deborah Meadows, a docent with the African
borhood Tea Shop”, to enjoy a Victorian High Tea. Tea will be served American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.
with soup, tea sandwiches, quiche, sweet plate, fruit and scones with
Enjoy lunch at Haab’s Restaurant, a historic location dating back to
Devonshire cream. After our High Tea we will have approximately
the mid-19th century.
two hours to shop around town in downtown Berkley. There are a
variety of shops nearby including a resale shop right next door and
The Yellow Door, Catching Fireflies, Sydney Boggs’ Sweet Essentials, Odd Fellows’ Antiques and Clark’s Ice Cream Shoppe just down Au Sable River Queen
the street. Enjoy a nice spring day out with your friends!
Caesar’s Windsor Special!!
Buy 1 trip, get the 2nd trip FREE
Monday, June 9 & 23, 2014
9 am—4:00 pm
$15-Res/$17-Non-Res
April 7 Signup **Passport, passport card or enhanced
license is required**
Enjoy five hours of gambling and up to $15 in coin or food per trip!!
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Friday, June 27, 2014
7:30 am—9:30 pm
$87-Res/$89-Non-Res
April Signup
Enjoy shopping in Pinconning at the Wilson’s Cheese Shoppe, lunch
at a local restaurant overlooking beautiful Tawas Bay, and a two
hour cruise on the glorious Au Sable River aboard the River Queen.
Enjoy beautiful scenery and wildlife; including bald eagles that perch
on trees along the river bank.
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We still have tickets available for...
Movies start at 12:45 pm sharp each Friday
St. Patrick’s Day Party
$1.00 drop in fee
Monday, March 17, 2014
1-3 pm
$6-Res/$8-Non-Res
Sign up now!
March Movies
07- “The Butler”, PG-13, Drama, 132 minutes
14- “Enough Said”, PG-13, Comedy, 93 minutes
21- “Captain Phillips”, PG-13, Drama, 134 minutes
It’s time for the wearin’ of the green and getting ready for spring! Join 28- “Gravity”, PG-13, Suspense, 91 minutes
your friends at the Center for entertainment, the Dublin Derby, green
beer & refreshments and of course lots of fun!!
April Movies
Purple Rose Theatre
Spring Comedy Festival:
Lovers, Liars & Lunatics
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
10 am—6:30 pm
$46-Res/$48-Non-Res
Sign up now!
A collection of hilarious and touching new short plays exploring the
romance, the rancor and the ridiculous nature of modern relationships. Playwrights include PRTC Resident Artists, emerging writers
and prominent names that are sure to entertain, thrill and delight.
*Contains adult language and content. A World Premiere by various
playwrights. Enjoy lunch at The Common Grill and time around town.
Bonstelle Theatre
Guys and Dolls
Thursday, April 17, 2014
9:00 am — 3:30 pm
$51-Res/$53-Non-Res
Sign up now!
The 1951 winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, this
classic exposes the gritty 1920’s New York underworld. Nathan
Detroit, organizer of the oldest permanent floating craps game,
wagers another gambler that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall
in love with him– the pretty, pious band leader of the Save-a SoulMission. Enjoy lunch at Union Street Restaurant after the show and
if time permits, shopping at Avalon Int’l Breads.
Hilberry Theatre
August: Osage County
10:45 am - 5 pm (approx)
$45-Res/$47-Non-Res
Sign up now!
The Westons represent the modern American Family dealing with
deteriorating health and relationships on the plains of Oklahoma.
Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, this dark comedy
fluctuates between sidesplitting humor and gut-wrenching despair as
we watch the family struggle passionately to support each other
through overwhelming scandal and circumstance. Includes post
show talkback. Lunch before the show at Cass Café includes salad,
drink & cake; entrée choices include: #1 Rueben, #2 Turkeyburger,
#3 Curry Chicken over Capellini, and #4 Vegetarian Lasagna.
Fisher Theatre-Sister Act
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
$119-Res/$121-Non-Res
4:55 pm—11 pm (approx.)
Sign up now!
Enjoy dinner at Sinbad’s restaurant then off to the Fisher Theatre for
Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York
Post calls it “Ridiculously Fun!”
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04- “Rush”, R, Drama, 123 minutes
11- “Thanks for Sharing”, R, Comedy, 112 minutes
18– NO MOVIE
25- “Thor: The Dark World”, PG-13, Action, 112 minutes
SHARP Program
Senior Home Assistance &
Repair Program
SHARP – Madison Heights has a program to help seniors, those
that are physically challenged, and deployed servicemen and women in
Madison Heights with home maintenance. The program is co-sponsored
through the North Woodward Community Foundation (of Troy).
Volunteers perform chores & simple tasks that help seniors keep
their homes safe and livable. Seniors pay only for the materials, not the
labor. If you or someone you know is interested, call the Senior Center at
248.545.3464 for assistance.
Have you Heard About the Yard Services
Program?
The Madison Heights Yard Services Program provides free
lawn care and snow removal services for eligible senior
citizens and disabled residents. Recipients usually receive
up to 16 grass cuts and 4 snow removals each year.
In order to qualify for the program, all participants must complete a new
application and income verification every year, be at least 55 years of age
or disabled as defined by the Social Security Act (receiving SSI or SSD) and
also occupy the home. If a non-senior/non-disabled individual lives in the
home, applicants will not qualify for the program. In addition, we need written
proof of the total gross annual income of all persons living in the house over
18 years of age, and a list of all persons residing in the household regardless of age. The income limits are as follows:
One person
Two people
$22,650
$25,850
Three people
Four people
$29,100
$32,300
Applications are on the City website: www.madison-heights.org, at the
Senior Center front office or call 248.545.3464 for information.
Medical Equipment
Loans
Our loan closet contains wheelchairs,
walkers, canes, commodes, bath
benches and shower stools all available for your use. (Call for availability.) We are currently running low and are looking for donations of
any of the above items if they are clean and gently used.
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Celebrate Your
Independence
Dinner Dance
Upcoming Trips & Events….
The Royal Eagle/St. Sabbas Orthodox
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
$37-Res/$39-Non-Res
May Signup ~ Limit of 20
Thursday, June 26, 2014
4:30-8:30 pm
$20-Res/$22-Non-Res
May Signup
Celebrate your independence by coming to a dinner dance in honor
of Independence Day! Enjoy a buffet catered dinner from The Gazebo, a delicious dessert, raffle prizes and the sounds of the Mike
Zelenak Band. Don’t forget to show your patriotism by wearing red,
white and blue! Last day for tickets is June 19!
Battle Creek Field of Flight
Air Show & Balloon Festival
Saturday, July 5, 2014
8:45 am—11 pm
$49-Res/$52-Non-Res
May Signup
Portofino Restaurant
& Cruise
Enjoy a carnival, craft booths, food vendors and more at the W.K.
Kellogg Airport. Enjoy an air show at its best featuring the US Air
Force Thunderbirds! Listen to great music by civilian performers;
Rob Holland, The Hopper’s Matt Younkins, Kyle Franklin, and Paul
Stender. Watch and enjoy the hot air “balloon launch”.
Holly Hotel/Davisburg Candle Factory
10:15 am – 4 pm
$32-Res/34-Non-Res
May Signup
Join us as we travel to Holly to enjoy a Queen Anne luncheon at the
Holly Hotel. Our lunch includes salad, a choice of three entrees,
coffee, tea or iced tea, and dessert. After lunch we will travel to
Davisburg to take a tour of the Davisburg Candle Factory. You will
also have time to browse through a selection of novelties, candle
holders and gift items chosen to complement their fine candles. If
there is any time after the tour you may be able to shop around
town.
Tecumseh Lunch & Shop
Thursday, July 17, 2014
9:45 am – 4 pm
$24-Res/$26-Non-Res
May Signup
Hop on the bus and travel with us to downtown Tecumseh. Our day
will start with lunch at JR’s Hometown Grill & Pub. You will then have
two hours to walk around town. There are many boutiques and
specialty stores for you to look around. They have an outdoor art trail
with a free sculpture exhibit. We might even see some classic cars or
bikes driving around the downtown area. Last but not least, don’t
forget to stop at the Spotted Cow to get a hand dipped ice cream
cone before we head back home!
A Day in the D
8:15 am—3:30 pm
$70-Res/$72-Non-Res
May Signup
St. Sabbas Orthodox Monastery, located in Harper Woods, was
founded in 1999 as a center for liturgical arts in conjunction with
traditional monastic standards. The monastery is located on six acres
and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, fountains and mosaic
shrines very much in the style of the ancient monasteries in
Jerusalem, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, Russia, Ukraine,
Poland and Romania. We will enjoy a 7-course Russian Tea
Luncheon, a tour of the monastery, time to walk the grounds and
enjoy the beautiful gardens and time to shop in the gift shop.
Note: NO SHORTS, CAPRI PANTS, TANK TOPS, SMOKING,
GUM CHEWING OR RINGING CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED
ON THE GROUNDS.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
10:30 am – 4 pm
$TBD-Res/$TBD-Non-Res
June Signup
Welcome aboard the Friendship where we will enjoy a relaxing two
hour cruise along the Detroit River. Set sail from the Portofino docks
located in beautiful downtown Wyandotte where there is always
something exciting to see. The Detroit River is one of the busiest
international waterways with all its historical and scenic sights.
Luncheon buffet prior to the cruise at Portofino Restaurant included.
Point Edward
Westview Orchards
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
8:45am—5:45 pm
$35-Res/$37-Non-Res
June Signup
**Passport, passport card or enhanced license is required**
Beneath the graceful arches of the Blue Water Bridge, resting on the
St. Clair River, enjoy 450 slots and 36 gaming tables at the Point
Edward Charity Casino. Enjoy scenic views, the Boathouse Restaurant, and the Treasure Island Gift Shop. Enjoy $15 in slot play. On
the trip home enjoy a stop at Westview Orchards for a 30 minute tour
and cherry picking.
Greenfield Village
Friday, August 29, 2014
9 am – 3 pm
$41-Res/$43-Non-Res
June Signup
Entering Greenfield Village is like stepping into an 80-acre time
machine. It takes you back to the sights, sounds and sensations of
America’s past. There are 83 authentic, historic structures, including
the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. The buildings
and the things to see are only the beginning. There’s the fun stuff,
too. Enjoy unlimited rides all day long in a vintage Model T, a Model AA Bus, a real steam locomotive, a horse-drawn carriage and the
carousel.
Enjoy a tour of one of the least known buildings in Detroit, the Federal Greenfield Village is a celebration of people — people whose
Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, lunch at Sindbad’s Restau- unbridled optimism came to define modern-day America. Lunch is
on your own in the Village in one of five restaurants.
rant and a Detroit River cruise aboard the Diamond Jack.
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Time to Travel!
Pick up a flyer at the Center
for more info!
Mountaineer Track &
Gambling Resort
April 7-9, 2014
$169 pp dbl occ
Enjoy two nights at the Grand in Chester, West Virginia a stop at
Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center and the Rivers
Casino. Receive up to $120 in casino incentives.
TulipFestival
May 6-7, 2014
$149 pp dbl occ
Visit Windmill Island and Veldeers Tulip Farm. Enjoy a tour of
Holland, church lunch buffet, bleacher seats for Volksparade,
Dutch Marktplaats and Four Winds Casino. Receive $25 in
incentives.
Boston
May 14-19, 2014
$964 pp dbl occ
Enjoy stops at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum,
dinner at Cheers Bar, New England Aquarium, Tigers vs. Red
Sox game, Turning Stone Casino Resort and much more.
Niagara Falls
May 22-23, 2014
$229 pp dbl occ
**Passport, passport card or enhanced license is required**
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist boat
cruise, a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake often called the loveliest
town in Ontario, leisure time at Fallsview Casino Resort and
lodging at Fallsview Hilton overlooking the falls.
Flavors of Frankenmuth
June 1-2, 2014
$290 pp dbl occ
Enjoy Frankenmuth Brewery with lunch, a cruise on Frankemuth
Funships with chocolates and wines, dinner and entertainment at
Bavarian Inn Lodge, and a visit to the Lavendar Farm.
Cape May with
Baltimore &
Lancaster
York City
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July 14-18, 2014
X $929 pp dbl occ
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“Newsies”, all day sightseeing tour of New York City, the openE ing of the 9/11 Museum, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Flight
N 93 Memorial, Grand Central Terminal and more...
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July 23-24, 2014
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top price seats for “Titanic” at the Royal Alexandria
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sightseeing tour of Toronto. Toronto has stunning architecture,
wonderful history & culture, shops and galleries. Then visit
Toronto’s Distillery District for lunch on your own and browsing.
Alaska Cruisetour
September 14-24, 2014
$3563 pp dbl occ
Passport required
Stunning glaciers, breathtaking Denali National Park, and
unforgettable wilderness adventures, see Alaska by land and
sea.
National Parks
September 17 – 28, 2014
$3629 pp dbl occ
$100 discount if booked by March 14, 2014.
Explore the vast treasures of the American West as you journey to
five fantastic national parks. Enjoy a breakfast cruise on Lake
Powell and two nights in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for cowboy fun.
Rails of West Virginia
Sept 28– Oct 3, 2014 or
Oct 9 -13, 2014
$999 pp dbl occ
Ride the rails of West Virginia in beautiful autumn aboard the Durbin
Rocket Train and New Tygart Flyer Train. Enjoy fun at the Mardis
Gras Casino Resort, Greenbrier Resort, American Mountain Theatre,
National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and a sightseeing cruise on
the Monongahela River with a stop in Pittsburgh on the way home.
June 1-6, 2014
$1299 pp dbl occ
Enjoy a stay in the nation’s oldest seashore resort, including stops at Yooperland, USA
Longwood Gardens, Elaine’s Dinner Theatre, Baltimore Aquarium or
Harbor Cruise, Sight and Sound’s “Moses”, sightseeing tour of Balti- September 28—October 3, 2014
$655 pp dbl occ
more & Lancaster and a dolphin watch cruise.
Mackinac Island
June 8-9, 2014
$339 pp dbl occ
Enjoy lodging at Lake View Hotel, built in 1858, a carriage tour of the
island, lunch at the Grand Hotel, sightseeing and shopping.
Enjoy Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in
Autumn. Enjoy a stop at Island Resort & Casino in Harris , MI, “The
Big Spring”, Porcupine Mountains, Copper Country, the Keweenaw,
Brockway Mountain Drive, Da Yooper Super Store, Pictured Rocks
Boat Cruise and more…..
Chicago Getaway
June 12-13, 2014
$324 pp dbl occ
Enjoy a Tiger vs. White Sox game, free time at Navy Pier, Shoreline
Sightseeing Cruise, and free time for shopping on the Magnificent
Mile.
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Diva Day
EVENTS
Medication Assistance– AAA1-B
Wednesdays, March 5 & April 2, 2014
10 am—3 pm by appointment only
Help is available for prescription costs. Making
ends meet should not mean going without your medications. If you
have limited income and resources, Medicare’s “Extra Help”
program can help pay for Medicare prescription drug coverage
premiums, copayments, and deductibles. Many people qualify and
don’t know it. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
estimates that more than 2 million people with Medicare may be
eligible for extra help, but are not currently enrolled to take advantage of these savings. If your income is less than $17,235 (or
$23,265 for a married couple) and your assets are less than $13,440
(or $26,265 for a married couple), then you may qualify for extra
help. These numbers do not count your primary residence/car. Any
questions about this benefit or to apply, call to schedule your appointment with a Medicare counselor. Call the Area Agency on Aging 1-B Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program at 1-800-803-7174.
Don’tLivewithBlurryVision:
RecognizingandTreatingCataracts
Thursday, March 6, 2014
11 am ~ FREE
Come and join us for a short presentation by Dr. Donna Qahwash
about the common eye condition called cataract and its treatment.
She will explain the interesting anatomy of the eye including how
and where cataracts develop. Dr. Qahwash will also discuss the
latest cataract treatments including the different lens implants
available. A question and answer session will follow. Dr. Qahwash
is a board-certified eye doctor (ophthalmologist) who specializes in
the diseases and surgery of the eye.
Bob Evans Fundraiser
6 am—9 pm
Grab the Four Leaf Clover
Gold Buyback
9 am—12 noon
Are you lucky enough to find one of the four-leaf clovers in the
mix of three-leaf clovers? Pay just $1.00 and take your chance. If you
find one of the four-leaf clovers- YOU WIN A PRIZE! Prizes are anything from a snack to a free lunch to a gift basket full or prizes. Support the Center, have fun and take your chance at luck too!
Chantelle Jewelers will also be at the Center that day from 10 am
– 12 noon. Bring in your old or broken jewelry, gold, platinum, silver,
gems or coins and then turn them into CASH. What better opportunity to unload jewelry that you no longer want or wear and turn it into
something that you can use- CASH! Chantelle Jewelers will be donating 10% of the proceeds to the Madison Heights Senior Center.
Friday, March 14, 2014
11 am ~ FREE
Learn your health insurance options, eligibility, compare
plans, and get help enrolling.
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Hello ladies of Madison Heights, please join us for a day of
pampering during our Diva Day salon experience. Come enjoy
facials, manicures, and shoulder massages while listening to smooth
jazz. Indulge yourself with sparkling wine (non-alcoholic), fresh fruit,
chocolate, cheese and crackers for refreshments.
Detroit Tigers vs Royals
Opening Day
Signup Now!! Limited Tickets
“Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd; buy me
some peanuts and Cracker Jack, I don't care if I never get back. Let
me root, root, root for the home team, if they don't win, it's a shame.
For its one, two, three strikes, you're out, at the old ball game.”
Come celebrate Tigers opening day with us! Join us for a hot dog
lunch, peanuts and Cracker Jack and the game on the big screen
at the Center! Sign up to watch the game for FREE at the front desk.
Sign up with the kitchen for your $3.50 hot dog lunch.
Medicare Fraud-AAA 1-B
11 am ~ FREE
Learn how to protect yourself from Medicare errors, fraud and abuse
and how to detect potential errors and report any concerns.
Lamphere High School
Spring Play- 9 to 5
Luncheon- 12 noon
Play- 1 pm
15% of all sales will benefit the Madison Heights Senior Center.
Flyer must be presented at time of check out. Pick up a flyer at the
front desk of the Center or see page 7! Bob Evans is located at 14
mile & I-75. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner or all three!
OLSHA-Affordable Care Act Talk
Cambridge East
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
1:00 pm ~ Free!
You are invited to Lamphere High School Drama Department’s spring
play and luncheon. RSVP to Gina Kinczkowski at 248.589.3943 ext.
2804. Transportation will be provided for residents needing it for a $2
roundtrip charge. If there is room still available on the bus, residents
who can drive but would prefer to ride the bus will be able to for a $2
roundtrip charge as well. Sign up for transportation by calling the
Center or stopping by the front desk.
Used Jewelry & Purse
Sale ~ 9am-12p
Find that perfect piece of jewelry or purse for yourself, a friend or
family member. Remember, it’s never too early to find that perfect gift
for someone! Please support this fundraiser for the Center.
Volunteers-
You Are Our Sunshine!
Monday, April 28, 2014
1-2:30 pm
Free!
“Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it
from themselves.” ~James M. Barrie
Come to the Center on Monday, April 28 from 1-2:30 pm for a
volunteer luncheon in honor of your service here at the Center. We
will have lunch, cupcakes, entertainment and a gift especially for you!
If you have volunteered at the Center in any way this past year,
please stop by the front desk or call us at 248.545.3464 to RSVP by
April 18.
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Are you sick of being cooped up this winter? Get
out of the house, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner
with your friends and support the Center too!
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EVENTS continued ...
NEWS TO KNOW
HEAR USA
Program Cancellation
NO Wii LEAGUE: March 31
NO LUNCH: March 14- Signup for Pizza Lunch at front desk
NO LUNCH: March 17- Signup for Ray’s Special Lunch
NO LUNCH: April 21
Center Closed:
Friday, April 18 – Good Friday
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
10 am ~ Get free hearing screenings and cleaning of hearing aids.
Hearing Loss D.A.T.A. Group
Tuesdays, March 4 & April 1, 2014
10:30am—12 noon
A new monthly support group will convene for the
purposes of Discussion, Awareness, and Technological Assistance for those with hearing loss. The goal of the support group is to
enable people with hearing loss to learn to cope with it and to know
you are not alone. Join Susan Sullivan, Program Coordinator for the
Hard of Hearing, Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services, and learn to
help yourself with improved communication and a healthier life.
Caregiver Support Group
March 13, 2014
April 10, 2014
11 am ~ Thursdays
Rooms D & E
Are you taking care of a loved one at home? If so we may be able to
help! Please join us. This meeting will be specifically designed around
your needs! Whether you are looking for information on resources
available to assist you in your community or just want to get away for an
hour and talk to other caregivers in a supportive environment. The
meeting will be facilitated by Bridget Barnhill, MSW and Director of
Social Services at Cambridge East Health Care Center.
Tax Assistance
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the IRS, will be at the Center to help low to moderate income seniors prepare IRS and State taxes at the Madison Heights
Senior Center each Tuesday through April 15, 2014. Appointments can be
made at the front desk or by calling the office at 248-545-3464.
80 & Better Birthday Party
Monday, May 19, 2014
1-2:30 pm ~ Free!
The Center would like to extend an
invitation to those 80 years and better to
join us for a salute to you! You and your guest are invited to enjoy
birthday cake and entertainment. Stop by or call the Center at
248.545.3464 by May 9 to reserve your spot.
May you always have...
Walls for the winds
A roof for the rain
Tea beside the fire
Laughter to cheer you
Those you love near you
And all your heart might
desire.
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Daylight Savings Time Begins
Daylight Savings Time begins on
Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 2:00 am.
Don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke
detector(s) and to set your clocks ahead by one hour
before you go to bed on Saturday, March 8.
2014 Golf League
The 2014 Golf League will begin on
Tuesday, May 6 and will run 16 weeks. Men play at
Sunnybrook in Sterling Heights. Cost there is $9.00 per week. If you
don’t play, you don’t have to pay.
Women play at Red Oaks in Madison Heights. You will need to
pay for the entire 16 week season. Cost there is $176 paid in full at
the Senior Center by April 11.
A separate payment of $32 is due by April 11 at the Senior
Center for all golfers and is used for golf trophies and prizes at the
end of the season.
Schedules, league format and golf rules will be sent to all golfers
two weeks prior to play. If you have any questions, or require
additional information, please call the Center at 248.545.3464.
THANKYOUS
Donations of Senior Wish List ItemsEva Eggersdorf, Cecille Scott, and Gina Corden
Donations of Bingo Prizes/Lunches- Kay Teschke, Carol D’Andrea,
Shirley Novak, Dipsy Emmons, Don Hill, Barbara Miller and Sue
from Hopcroft.
The Nichols Bunch-Thank you for all your hard work at the center!
January Blues Bake Sale-Thank you to our bakers: Carol D’Andrea,
Brenda Peters, Delphine Dusza, Kitty Noble, Stephanie Drake,
Marie Riley, Ray Chammas, Barb Pearce, Loretta Ortbals, Trish
Derocher. Thank you to Loretta Ortbals and Janet Maynard for
selling the goodies, we raised $163.75.
Bob Evans Fundraiser– Our fundraiser was on the coldest day in 20
years and some of you still braved the 40 below weather to support
the Center. Thank you! The Center raised $13.07. Since we ended
up with such a cold day, we have another Bob Evans fundraiser set
for March 13, 2014. Don’t miss it!
Sweetheart Fundraiser– Thank you to Erin Pruitt, Beverly Parker,
Julie Moran, American House Hazel Park, Carrie, & Shirley Novak
for contributions to our sale. Thank you to Loretta Ortbals and
Beverly Parker for selling the tasty treats, we raised $160.00.
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Classes and Clubs Nichols Bunch
Prize BINGO Ask Bill! Computer Drop In Class
Tuesdays at 12:45 pm FREE! Join us for one hour of play, prizes and fun with your friends! Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
WHEN INSTRUCTOR AVAILABLE
Instructor: Bill Gordon
Scrabble Club
Training will be offered to get you started on using a computer. Learn
how to type a letter, print, set up an email account, surf the Internet,
read the newspaper online, use eBay, and other topics. Call
248.545.3464 for more info or to make sure instructor is available.
Anyone Can Paint! Friday, March 14, 2014
“Summer River Falls”
Friday, April 11, 2014
“A Walk in the Woods”
1-3 pm ~ $23-Res/$25-Non-Res
**Minimum of six people—Sign up now!
Ping Pong
Wednesday 1 pm
Book Club
Moderator: Sally Arrivee
“Pick Your Own Fiction”
1:00 pm- Free!
The Madison Heights Public Library invites you to participate in our
book club. It is held once a month on Monday. You can pick up the
book at the Senior Center for your convenience! Enjoy some sweet
treats & popular books and discuss them with friends.
Quilting Group
Thursdays from 1-3:30 pm
Come one, come all! Meet us in the dining room and
come by and play a game with your friends- or make some new
ones!
Bingo
Thursdays 1-3 pm
You must be 55 or older to play. Admission cards
are $1.00. All other cards are 25 cents each. Each
week we hold a 50/50 raffle that is earmarked for the Volunteer
Appreciation and the 80 & Better Birthday Party. All funds raised from
the 50/50 raffle will go to these two events.
Bunco
Join us for weekly quilting sessions, meaning you can
bring your own quilting projects. If you use a machine
bring it with you as well as your own extension cord.
Play is every Friday of the month from 1-3 pm. Prizes for
six players. $1.00 pp, 3 table minimum.
Pinochle
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Wednesdays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Join the Oakland County R.S.V.P group as they
complete lap robes for Beaumont Hospital and local nursing homes
and dress dolls for the Goodfellows. Enjoy encouragement and a
social time while you work to finish your latest project.
Every Monday & Wednesday at 12:30 pm.
Double Pinochle
Every Thursday at 10 am.
Pool Tournaments
Monday, March 3, 2014 at 9:00 am
Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:00 am
Services
Bus Schedule
MON: DOCTOR APPTS
TUES: MISC/ERRANDS
WED: GROCERY SHOP
THUR: KMART/BINGO
FRI: DOCTOR APPTS
Transportation Fees:
 Cost is $5.00 roundtrip for all doctor appointments and all
appointments going outside Madison Heights up to seven miles.
 $1.00 each way for any other transportation including daily trip
for activities and lunch at the Center.
 Ask about our monthly trips to the Oakland Mall and Target.
****Call at least one day in advance: 248.545.3464.
Dominoes Club
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Drop in for some stimulating fun with dominoes on
Wednesday afternoons. Get together with your friends for some
friendly competition. No experience necessary.
Join award–winning artist Steve Wood & friends.
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Tuesdays at 10 am
Join your friends for a fun game of scrabble in the front room.
Small entry fee
Director: Tom Wargo
Maximum amount of players.
Join us for lots of fun and good competition.
January 6:
CANCELLED
DUE TO
WEATHER
February 3: 8-Ball Winners
1st:John Beachamp-Bob Loeffler
2nd: Fred Fields-Al Kroll
3rd: Paul Deathos-Yale Downs
There is a small fee to use the pool tables.
Residents must pay $4 per month or $30 per year.
Non-Residents must pay $5 per month or $40 per year.
Funds are used for upkeep and purchase of new equipment.
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Health & Fitness
Tai Chi Class
March 19—April 9, 2014
April 16—May 7, 2014
$15-Res/$17-Non-Res
Meditation with Erin
Fridays, March 7 & 21, 2014
Fridays, April 11 & 25, 2014
10 am
$2 per class
Erin is back! Join her in guided meditation for stress free healthy
living! Class starts promptly at 10 am. To avoid interrupting the
meditation flow, late comers will not be allowed in.
1:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Sam Purdy
This four-week class will focus on exercises specially developed for
seniors from the popular art form of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is well known
as a gentle form of exercise that helps to improve circulation,
balance & joint mobility. Exercises will be done standing and sitting
in a chair.
Reflexology by Roberta Friday, March 7 & 21, 2014
Friday, April 4 & 25, 2014
9:30 am—12 noon (sign up ahead!)
Hand ~ $10 (11 minutes)/Foot ~ $20 (25 minutes)
Reflexology is the application of appropriate
pressure to specific points and areas on the feet,
WiiLeague
hands, or ears. Reflexologists believe that these
Mondaysfrom1‐3pm~FREE!
areas and reflex points correspond to different body organs and sysThe Nintendo game console’s revolutionary
tems, and that pressing them has a beneficial effect on the organs
motion-sensitive controller and video screen format is designed for
and person's general health. Reflexology is beneficial for restoring
users to play virtual fitness games and sports. Older adults in their
balance and harmony in the body and releasing tension. It can help
60’s, 70’s and 80’s most of whom never touched a video game in
facilitate a deep state of relaxation, calm the emotions, and produce a
their lives are becoming addicted to Wii’s therapeutic capabilities with serene mind.
back problems, hand-eye coordination or challenges with balance,
dexterity, and endurance. Wii bowlers are needed!!! Join us.
Chair Yoga with Andrea
Exercise Class Monday-Friday FREE!
Monday-11 am: Senior Shape-up: sitting/standing exercise
Tuesday-10 am: Strength Training: 20 minute sit down + weights
Wednesday-11 am: Chair Dancing: all sitting exercise
Thursday– 10 am: Strength Training: 20 minute sit down + weights
Friday-11 am: Silver Foxes: all standing exercise
Exercise Equipment
The Center has three treadmills, two recumbent bikes, two
cardio-glides, one exercise bike, one elliptical machine,
and two NuStep machines. A short training session is
required before first use.
There is a small fee to use the exercise equipmentEither $4 per month or $30 per year for residents or
$5 per month or $40 per year for nonresidents.
All fees will go towards upkeep and purchase of new equipment.
Massage Therapy
Friday, March 14, 2014
Friday, April 11, 2014
9 am - 3 pm
Massage Therapist- Heidi Gogate
Heidi will be at the Center doing massages on one Friday each month
from 9 am until 3 pm. The massages will be 30 minutes long and cost
only $25. Appointments are required and will be taken on a first
come - first serve basis.
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Tuesdays
February 25, March 4, 11, & 18, 2014
10:30-11:30 am
$12 for four weeks
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair,
or standing using a chair for support. The chair replaces the yoga
mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to take full
advantage of yoga’s amazing fitness and health potential. Participants will learn many kinds of yoga postures, breathing techniques,
meditation, and ways of relaxation. Some benefits from yoga include
more flexibility, energy, better circulation, and improved
moods. Classes are taught by Andrea Cesarek, certified by the
International Yoga Alliance. Andrea obtained her 200 hour yoga
teachers training certificate in Dharamsala, India.
Silver SneakersFitness Program
SilverSneakers is a fun, energizing program
that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. Unlock the door to
greater independence and a healthier life. Health plans around the
country offer this award-winning program to people who are eligible
for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers provides a fitness
center membership to any participating location across the country.
Benefits include:
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Access to classes, equipment and amenities
Customized classes for older adults
Health education seminars & events
A specially trained Program Advisor
Member-only access to online support nad programs
Call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY:711) to find out if your health plan offers
SilverSneakers Steps.
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March B
April Birt
hdays
irthdays
01-Betty Kiefer
Theresa South
04-Alice Wehner
Wayne Crouse
05-Flossie Thomas
06-Pauline Hall
Bill Rearick
Brian Ramaut
07-Lorraine Arini
09-Bob Jokerst
13-Eunice Stevens
15-Marianna Welsh
Carole Lobeck
16-Marjorie Townsend
17-Patricia Hutton
18-Leo Zelkowski
19-Jean Regan
20-Patricia Bozman
Charles Martella
23-Judy Simpson
25-Talley Madosky
27-Helen Kapolka
Beverly Ramaut
28-John Fontana
29-Delphine Dusza
30-Charles Howell
31-Rose Howell
02-George Hankins
Lois Krawczyk
04-Caroline Majewski
06-Joanne Formanczyk
07-Patrick Kozlowski
08-Rita Zayance
10-Sam Arini
Martha Kehoe
Dorothy Sinagoga
Ida Soldatek
11-Ruth Mills
Lillian Kalugar
12-Mary Lou Pape
Margaret Seiboldt
14–Billie Jean Devinny
15-Dolores Boulet
16-Aurelia Evans
Heidi Engler
19-Pat King
21-Bill Majewski
22-Marietta Tallent
Aggie Johnson
Gayle Mayer
23-Alice Palardy
Fran Schleyer
28-Rose Arthmire
18– Happy 57th Anniversary
Donald & Kay Scott
April Anniversaries
07-Happy 58th Anniversary
Fred & Alice Palardy
Sam & Lorraine Arini
Richard & Marion Blavatt
25-Tim & Nancy Oparka
Volunteers Needed!
To deliver meals to
homebound recipients.
 Just 1- 1 1/2 hours of time
each day you volunteer
 Free meal
 Mileage reimbursement
Call 248-545-3464 for details.
DID YOU
KNOW…..
The Senior Center recently purchased
five new computers and a printer for
the computer lab at the Center. Be sure
to come in and surf the web here at the
Center and check them out for yourself.
Come by Thursdays at 1:30pm for a
FREE computer class.
Boo Booisms...
Good friends are like
stars– you can’t always
see them, but you know
they are there. Don’t
forget to wish Boo Boo
Happy Birthday on March 20th!
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March Anniversaries
Monthly Birthday Celebration
Thursdays, March 6 & April 3
Noon Lunch
Cake will be served with lunch to
celebrate birthdays this month.
You are invited to join if you are
celebrating your birthday this
month.
Thursdays -Blood Pressures
Corpore Sano Home Health Care
1st & 3rd Thursdays 11:30am
Wellness Home Health Care Inc.
4th Thursdays 11 am
Lunch
SENIOR DINING
Lunch is served at 12 noon Monday
through Friday. Meals cost $3.50, are low
in salt, and meet RDA guidelines. Please
sign up one day ahead at the Senior
Center on the sign up sheet, by 11:00 am.
Home delivered meals are also available.
For more information call Emerald Food
Services at 248.689.0001 or go online to:
www.seniormealsonwheels.com.
*Menus are listed on the calendars and are
subject to change.
If you know you are not coming when
you have reserved a lunch, please call
the Center to cancel your lunch as soon
as possible at 248-545-3464.
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Senior Website of the Month:
Thanks to our Advertisers!
www.volunteermatch.org
For those of you with spare time on your hands, why
don’t you find out which nonprofit group might need some of your
time and energy for a worthy cause. Volunteermatch.org brings
good people and good causes together. With over 80,000 opportunities available and 97,000 organizations looking for volunteers,
you’re bound to find something worthwhile. Now go & volunteer!
Donations Needed!
The Center is planning another Used Jewelry and Purse Sale!
Please help us by bringing in your gently used (or new) jewelry and
purses in March and April so we can sort through them and have
them ready for sale on April 24.
We are also planning another Christmas in July sale. Bring in any
new or gently used Christmas gift item to the Center in May and
June so that we can have the items ready for sale on July 24.
March/April ContestIf you know the answer to the puzzle/riddle below, you can come to
the Senior Center’s front desk starting at 9:00 am on Monday,
March 3 and give your answer. We will continue to take
answers until 12 noon. All correct answers will be put into a drawing
and the winner will be announced at lunch.
January/February Contest:
Answer: Midwife
Winner: None
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THANK YOU Pamphlet Display Sponsors! 920 on the Park Cambridge East A‐1 Auto Repair Community RX Pharmacy Wellness Home Health Care Inc. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home American House Hazel Park Honor a Loved One
To remember a family member or friend, consider
a memorial donation to the Madison Heights Senior Center in his or
her name. If you wish to specify the program or activity the
donation will go towards, please let us know at time of contribution.
Your donation will make a world of difference and will leave a
lasting legacy that will assist future generations of seniors at the
Center. Thank you in advance for this gift from the heart.
Kim Kloc
Penny Fundraiser News
(586) 419-1974
kakcreations.intuitwebsites.com
Over the last two months you have donated a total
of $51.00! Our big winner this time is Loretta Ortbals
who donated $20.00.
Thank you and everyone else including: Thursday Pinochle Club,
Shirley Leahey, Trish Derocher, Jim Hawkins, Barb Walmsley, Nicky
Thorton, Rose Howell, Martha Kehoe, and Marion Blavatt.
We will continue to collect pennies and the person who donates
the most will win a prize. Note: Please write your name and penny
count (if you know it) on the container. We appreciate it! Keep those
pennies coming…no donation is too small! Proceeds will go towards
upkeep for our computer workstations and exercise equipment.
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Kim’s Creations
I make everything for any occasion, including holidays.
My creation’s are all uniquely different and include washcloth cupcakes & suckers, diaper & towel cakes, baskets,
centerpieces, wreathes, floral arrangements, party favors
and grave decor.
Senior-Realty.com
"Making Senior Real Estate
Moves Easy"
Steve Riedy
248-840-6555
Specializing in the needs of Seniors with Real Estate
Riedy Family - 55 year residents of Madison Heights
Over 25 years of helping seniors and families with Real Estate
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