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The Mission of the Davison Area Senior Center is to provide, with the help of its staff and volunteers,
information and a range of services, activities and volunteer opportunities which promote personal
growth, health, friendship and independence for those 50 and older in the Davison Area.
Index
Page 3........................................ Kathy’s Connection
Page 4-5............................................Coming Events
Page 6...................................................... Recreation
Page 6-7......................................................... Classes
Page 8-9...................................................... Calendar
Page 10.........................................Food for Thought
Page 10.......................................... Health & Fitness
Page 12............................................. Center Services
Page 13...........................................Service Providers
Page 14........................................................... Travel
Staff
Kathy Davis
Executive Director
June Vert
Morning Office Assistant
Joie Hitchcock
Assistant Director
Brenda Baucus
Afternoon Office Assistant
Davison Area Senior Center
Funding Sources Include:
City of Davison, Davison Township,
Contributions, Memorial Donations &
Fundraisers. This program and /or service
is fully or partially funded by the Genesee
County Senior Services Millage Funds.
Your tax dollars are at work.
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Authority Board
Joyce Schneider, Secretary
Karen Miller, Interim Chairperson/Treasurer
Maxine Koch, City of Davison Rep.
Wanda Brown, Davison Twp. Rep.
Joan Snyder, City of Davison Rep.
Corky Hanley, Davison Twp. Rep.
Advisory Board
Duane Combs, Chairperson
Kay Bliem, Vice Chairperson
Joan Teise, Secretary/Treasurer
Robert Cole, Director
Joan James, Director
Karen Jones, Director
Sue Paige, Director
Glenn Scrima, Director
Don Tucker, Director
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Center doors are open from
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
or as needed for additional scheduled
programs and weekends as scheduled.
Back door is locked at 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday
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Kathy’s Connection
I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer!
We have some very nice and exciting programs coming up. I hope that you will consider checking
out some of these worthwhile programs.
On Tuesday, August 17th, our monthly series “A New Year & New You” will be titled “Massage
Therapy & Pain Management”. This is our FREE monthly series, it starts at 6 p.m. Refreshments are
provided, and sponsored by Family Pharmacy. Guest speakers are Roberta Hardy & Sherrill Natzke.
Starting August 17 and continuing four weeks on Wednesdays, we will start a new video series called
“Coping” with facilitator, Ann Anderson. The four sessions include Coping with Ourselves, Coping
with Others; Coping with Loss, and Coping with Feelings. The cost is $16.00 and the session time is
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23, we are hosting FREE Senior Health Exams sponsored by the Genesee County
Health Dept. It will be held here from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; you must be at least 60 years and a Genesee
County resident. See the article in this month’s newsletter for all that will be offered. You MUST
RSVP, so we can let the County know how many will be in attendance.
On Wednesday, August 24 at 3 p.m., Shaleen Witt, an Intern at Genesys Hospital will be here offering a FREE program on the Hospice Experience. Please RSVP to reserve your seat.
There is plenty more information inside the newsletter relating to these programs and more. Please
take a minute to read through every page. Joie does an excellent job putting this all together for you.
Since our Spring Clean-up Day, there were still some ten-minute jobs that popped up. A BIG
“Thank You” to all who have taken the time to do these jobs.
We are open to suggestions; please come and share your ideas with us. This is your Center! We want
you to enjoy yourself and be comfortable here. We have so many services and programs - many people
do not realize all that we offer. If we can’t help you, we will find the resources that can. Please help us
spread the word that we are here for anyone 50 years and older or for children and family members of
anyone 50 years and older that needs information.
Remember, each and every one of you make us what we are today: A SUCCESS.
Thank you,
Kathy
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Coming Events
Sunday Bash
August 14th, 2011
4:00-6:30 p.m.
Luncheon served at 5:00 p.m.
Variety Music By: “Jim & Betty Hedrich”
Admission: $8.00
Includes: Light Lunch, Snacks & Beverages,
Music for your listening & dancing enjoyment.
You don’t need a ticket in advance – just come!
For More Information
Call Davison Center @ 810.658.1566
Jim & Betty Hedrich @ 810.659.2240
Lets Dance with Yvonne & Fred
Clogging, Line Dancing & More...
August 27th – 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
$8.00 at the Door
Includes Dancing, Free Snacks
& Beverages
810.658.1566
FREE Senior Health Exams
For Anyone 60 and older
who lives in Genesee County
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
9:00-12:00 p.m.
@ the Davison Area Senior Center
Must call for an appointment
810-658-1566
Services Offered:
Blood Pressure, Pulse, Cholesterol Tests,
Blood Sugar Tests, Creatinine/BUN (test for kidney function), PSA Test (Men only), Stool sample
for hidden blood, Pneumonia Shot, Flu Shot,
Tetanus & Diptheria Shot
Services being provided by the Genesee County
Health Department
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The Hospice Experience
Presented by Charlene Whitt,
Intern at Genesys Home, Health and Hospice
August 24th, 2011
3:00 p.m. @ Davison Area Senior Center
This is an informational presentation of the
services and philosophy of hospice. It is to educate
individuals about an option that is available to
improve Quality of Life for the time that they
have left if ever diagnosed with a terminal disease.
All ages are welcome to this ½ hour presentation,
(includes time for questions and answers).
Please RSVP @ 810-658-1566
AARP Safe Driving Class
Especially designed for drivers age 50 and over
Thursday & Friday
October 6 & 7, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
@ Davison Area Senior Center
10135 Lapeer Rd., Davison, MI 48423
810-658-1566
$12.00 AARP members - $14.00 non-members
Make checks payable to AARP
Fees includes all materials
Register & pay in advance class sizes are limited
Special Luncheon
Mexican Dinner for Dementia
Brookdale Assisted Living
Monday, August 15th, 2011
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Lunch includes:
Chicken Enchiladas, Rice & Beans,
Taco Salad & Fried Ice Cream
Sponsored by:
Brookdale & Sterling House of Davison
Costs: $5.00
Proceeds go to: Alzheimer’s Association
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“New Year New You” Series
Thanks goes out to Police Chief Hrinik
from Davison Township for giving
the staff CPR training.
We now are all certified Thanks again for your kindness!
Health & Wellness Ten-Month Series 2011
Aging Gracefully & Quality of Life
Learn about choices that impact your life and
raise the power & control you have over
your own health & wellness issues.
Attend an hour seminar each month at
the Davison Area Senior Center
Guest speakers, free materials, massages,
demos, prizes, refreshments, food
& much more!
Thanks to Eleanore Weaver
for her donations of
coffee cups, dessert plates and
large paper clips.
Thanks goes out to Katherine Pratt
for her donations of
paper & large paper clips.
Thanks goes out to Pat Sparks
for her donations of
paper plates & cups.
Video Series on “Coping”
Thanks goes out to Lorene Rouleau for
the following donations of
Paper bowls, Paper Plates & Ziploc Bags.
Davison Area Senior Center
August 17, 24, 31 & September 7th
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. – $16.00 per person
This 4-week video series features one of America’s most popular and entertaining speakers,
Clayton Barbeau. He presents an insightful
picture of the basic dynamics of the human personality and uses humorous anecdotes shaped
in life’s laboratory to describe how people cope
successfully with life’s emotional challenges.
The four sessions will include:
Coping with Ourselves; Coping with Others;
Coping with Loss and Coping with Feelings.
The hour-long videos will conclude with discussion facilitated by Ann Anderson. This series is
beneficial for everyone, especially when dealing
with stress and emotional issues. It helps many
people realize a different approach to the issues
and relationships they face on a daily basis and
opens up new thoughts for discussion.
Please contact the Davison Area
Senior Center to reserve your seat.
810.658.1566
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Tuesday, August 9th – 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
(2nd Tuesday of every month)
FREE
Topic: Massage Therapy & Pain Management
(Learn which foods benefit your body
& the foods that age you)
Find the
Thanks goes out to Margaret Diehl for her
donation of crochet dish clothes.
Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Thank You from the Staff
If you are a volunteer for the Center
please sign in on our My Senior Center so we
can keep track of your hours.
Our Volunteer Luncheon is for people
who have volunteered at least 20 hours
for the Center, so make sure you log in
your hours so you will get an invite.
Thanks Staff!
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Games & Recreation
Bingo
Played every 2nd Monday at 12:30 p.m. – Cost: 50¢
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Classes
Basket Weaving
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. $8.00 per class.
For more information call the Center @ 810.658.1566
Book Club
Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16th at 11:00 a.m.
Please come and join us if you would like to become part of our
book club.
Chess Club
Friday, 11:30 a.m.
Cribbage
Brain Exercises
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
Darts Electronic
Mondays, 1:00 p.m.
Double Deck Pinochle
Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Euchre
Monday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m. & Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Game Day
Tuesday, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Yatzee, Scrabble, Bunco & Uno available
Classes to resume in September; call soon to reserve your seat.
Thursday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. 6 weeks
$5.00 paid in advance. Our brain needs to be exercised as well
as our body. The class will guide you through a complete brain
fitness program. The class is scientifically designed to help with
clearer and quicker thinking, improve memory for names, numbers,
directions, etc., increase alertness and awareness, elevated mood,
better concentration at work or while driving, shown to improve
memory and attention.
Country & Western Couples Dance Classes
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday.
Beginners 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Advance Beginners 7:30-9:00 p.m.
$48.00 per couple for a 4-week session.
Starts again in September.
Hand & Foot
Mondays, 12:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Karaoke
Friday, 3:30 p.m.
Davison Decorative Art Guild
Mah Jong American
Thursday, 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Beginner to Intermediate & Advanced.
Registration is required. Call Toni @ 810.742.5510.
Monday, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Mah Jong Chinese
Wednesday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Flag City Cloggers
Pool Table
Men’s Pool, Monday & Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Women’s Pool, Tuesday & Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
Room available when not scheduled. It doesn’t matter if you know
how, as long as you’d like to learn. Join us for fun and fellowship.
Call Donna Burbank 653-3164.
Poker
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $3.00 per week
Bunco
It’s Good to be Bunco Queen!
Starting September 12th
Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
“Once-a-Month BUNCO Tournaments”
Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Come join in the fun! Cash Prizes! Refreshments!
Wanted: Anyone interested in learning to play or wanting to
participate in the monthly tournaments, please contact the
Senior Center with your name and phone number for further
information. Please state whether you already know how to play
or you will need lessons/practice before entering a tournament.
Lessons and practice games will be available – days & times to
be determined.
Requirements: Minimum of 12 fun-loving people. You MUST
KNOW HOW TO PLAY to participate in the tournaments! Nominal
fee for tournament play. Please call 810-658-1566.
Regular Poker
Tuesday, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Shuffleboard
Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Single Deck Pinochle
Wednesday, 12:45 p.m.
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Classes
Genealogy
and more games to keep our idle hands busy? Why not throw the
saddle on the horse and come to our Renew It Clinic at the Senior
Center? Dial-a-Ride will bring you and take you home again, too.
We call it “Write Your Own Story”. We have a foxy group, some are
very senior citizens, but all have two reasons for coming. First is
just to get away for two hours a week and join in, at times, a rather
interesting conversation but always entertaining. The second reason, to meet with and receive help from those who have written
their Life Story, all bound together in a book.
Call the Davison Senior Center to sign up.
Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m. There are days we just don’t want to go
home, but we do knowing the next Thursday will be even better! It
really is easy, a fun thing to do. Memories flow back to you when you
start looking. Believe me, when you write, we will see that it is typed
and before the year is out, you will have a bound book, pictures
included, that you can give as a gift at Christmas. Come and join us.
It’s your time. Use it to save memories of events of long ago!
August 18th at 2:00 p.m.
Hand Chimes Choir
Tuesday 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Come join us and learn to make music with hand chimes.
Line Dancing
Advanced Beginners – Tuesday, 5:15–6:15 p.m. – $4.00
Intermediate – Tuesday, 6:30–7:45 p.m. – $4.00
Thursday Classes: 9:00 a.m. – $3.00
Thursday Classes Advanced: 9:30 a.m. – $3.00
“Painting is Fun” Free Painting Help
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Paint watercolor, acrylic or oil.
Polymer Clay Class
Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Instruction on bake-able clay-making jewelry and treasures.
Drop-ins are welcome!
Wood Carving
Sit & Stitch
Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Bring a stitching craft (knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch,
Swedish Embroidery, etc.) and Sit & Stitch. Bring a friend and make
new friends, too!
Monday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
This group of knowledgeable carvers share their talents with anyone
wishing to learn the art of carving. If interested in beginning, call
the Center at 810.658.1566.
“Penning the Past” Life Stories
SENIORS UNITE, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR CHAINS!
Are you bent out of shape? Do you feel life is dull, less real talking
If you have replaced your cell phone
Memorial Donations
let our front office know so we can
update or system. There are too
Flowers, although pretty for a short time,
are gone far too soon. A memorial donation
instead of flowers is a way to remember a
friend or family member who has been a part
of the Senior Center. This will benefit the
Center for a long time.
many times when we call and
the numbers are no good!
Thank You! – Staff
Janice Ayres
Charlene Canada
Matt Dubie
Margaret Keener
Arlene Lashbrook
Michael Macaulay
Wayne Pearce
& Mamie Totten
or have a new phone number please
INSTRUCTORS OF ALL CLASSES
OR PROGRAMS OF THE
DAVISON AREA SENIOR CENTER
All Instructors please let the office know if you are cancelling a
class, whether it is only one session or longer. It helps us when
someone calls and wants to attend your class or program. It is
embarrassing when they show up and you are not here, but you
let your regular attendees know of the change. It is a bad reflection on all of us!
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Birthday Lunch BBQ Pork Sandwich
Pro-Hearing
Bingo
Euchre
Hand & Foot
Electronic Darts
American Mah Jong
Blood Pressure
Wii Games
Poker
Sweet Adelines
Qi Gong
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Wood Carving Group
Zumba Gold
Video Exercise
MMAP
Ping Pong
Lunch - Scalloped Potatoes
with Diced Turkey Ham
Euchre
Hand & Foot
Electronic Darts
American Mah Jong
Blood Pressure
Wii Games
Poker
Sweet Adelines
Qi Gong
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Ladies Pool Table
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Fun Clogging
Lunch - Roasted Turkey
with Gravy
Duplicate Bridge
Diabetics Support Group
Shuffleboard
Game Day
Bean Bag Toss
Regular Poker
Advanced Beginners Line Dance
“New Year New You” Series
Intermediate Line Dance
Ladies Pool Table
Davison Alumni
Fun Clogging
Lunch - Grilled Bratwurst
Duplicate Bridge
Shuffleboard
Game Day
Bean Bag Toss
Regular Poker
Advanced Beginners Line Dance
Intermediate Line Dance
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Ladies Pool Table
Polymer Clay Class
My Time Massage
Hula Hoop
Painting Class
Video Exercise
Lunch - Chicken Tenders
with Dipping Sauce
Cribbage
Single Deck Pinochle
Sit & Stitch
Mah Jong Chinese
Wii Games
Poker
Qi Gong
Ladies Pool Table
Polymer Clay Class
My Time Massage
Painting Class
Video Exercise
Lunch - Country Style
Baked Chicken
Cribbage
Single Deck Pinochle
Sit & Stitch
Big Birdie Golf
Mah Jong Chinese
Wii Games
Advisory Board Meeting
Poker
Qi Gong
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Yoga
Pool Table
Beginners Line Dancing
Advanced Bridge
Davison Decorative Art Guild
Basket Weaving
Advanced Line Dancing
Ping Pong
Zumba Gold
Lunch - Short Ribs with Sauce
Euchre
Shuffleboard
Writing Life Stories
Fun Clogging
Tigers Baseball Game
8:00 Yoga
9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Beginners Line Dancing
9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Basket Weaving
9:30 Advanced Line Dancing
11:00 Ping Pong
11:30 Zumba Gold
12:00 Lunch - Salisbury Steak
12:30 Euchre
1:00 Shuffleboard
2:00 Writing Life Stories
6:30 Fun Clogging
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Pool Table
Alzheimer Support Group
Video Exercise
Chess Club
Lunch - Chicken Salad
with Red Peppers
Double Deck Pinochle
Qi Gong
Karaoke
Euchre
Pool Table
Video Exercise
Chess Club
Lunch - Chicken Lasagna
Double Deck Pinochle
Qi Gong
Karaoke
Euchre
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Wood Carving Group
Zumba Gold
Video Exercise
MMAP
Ping Pong
Lunch - Pork Chop
with Gravy
Euchre
Hand & Foot
Electronic Darts
American Mah Jong
Blood Pressure
Wii Games
Poker
Sweet Adelines
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Wood Carving Group
Zumba Gold
Video Exercise
MMAP
Ping Pong
Lunch - Breakaway
Philly Steak with Cheese
Euchre
Hand & Foot
Electronic Darts
American Mah Jong
Blood Pressure
Wii Games
Poker
Sweet Adelines
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Fun Clogging
Lunch - Sloppy Joes
Duplicate Bridge
Shuffleboard
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Bean Bag Toss
Regular Poker
Advanced Beginners Line Dance
Intermediate Line Dance
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Fun Clogging
Lunch - Turkey Burger
Duplicate Bridge
Shuffleboard
Game Day
Bean Bag Toss
Regular Poker
Advanced Beginners Line Dance
Intermediate Line Dance
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Ladies Pool Table
Polymer Clay Class
My Time Massage
Painting Class
Video Exercise
Lunch - White Chicken Chili
with Beans
Cribbage
Single Deck Pinochle
Sit & Stitch
Mah Jong Chinese
Wii Games
Coping Series
Poker
Evening Star Quilters
Ladies Pool Table
Polymer Clay Class
My Time Massage
Painting Class
Video Exercise
Chiropractor
Lunch - Swedish Meatballs
with Gravy
Cribbage
Single Deck Pinochle
Sit & Stitch
Mah Jong Chinese
Wii Games
Hospice Experience
Coping Series
Poker
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FireKeepers Trip
9:00 Ladies Pool Table
9:00 Polymer Clay Class
9:00 My Time Massage
10:00 Painting Class
10:00 Video Exercise
12:00 Lunch - Meatballs with Gravy
12:30 Cribbage
12:45 Single Deck Pinochle
1:00 Sit & Stitch
1:00 Mah Jong Chinese
2:00 Wii Games
5:00 Coping Series
5:30 Poker
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Senior Day @ Genesee County Fair
9:00 Ladies Pool Table
9:30 Davison Alumni
10:00 Computer Class
10:00 Fun Clogging
11:00 Book Club
12:00 Lunch - Chicken Cordon Bleu
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Shuffleboard
2:00 Game Day
3:00 Bean Bag Toss
5:00 Regular Poker
5:15 Advanced Beginners Line Dance
6:30 Intermediate Line Dance
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Coffee Clutch
Pool Table
Wood Carving Group
Zumba Gold
Video Exercise
MMAP
Neo-Natal Knitting
Ping Pong
Mexican Luncheon
Euchre
Hand & Foot
Electronic Darts
American Mah Jong
Blood Pressure
Wii Games
Authority Board Meeting
Poker
Sweet Adelines
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Let’s Dance
Yvonne & Fred
Saturday,
August 27th
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Yoga
Pool Table
Beginners Line Dancing
Davison Decorative Art
Guild
Basket Weaving
Advanced Line Dancing
Ping Pong
Zumba Gold
Lunch - BBQ Chicken
Sandwich
Euchre
Shuffleboard
Writing Life Stories
Fun Clogging
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Yoga
Pool Table
Beginners Line Dancing
Davison Decorative Art Guild
Basket Weaving
Advanced Line Dancing
Ping Pong
Zumba Gold
Lunch - Smoked Turkey Ham
Euchre
Shuffleboard
Genealogy
Writing Life Stories
Fun Clogging
Pool Table
Video Exercise
Chess Club
Lunch - Mac & Cheese
Double Deck Pinochle
Qi Gong
Karaoke
Euchre
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Sunday Bash
Jim & Betty Hedrich
Sunday,
August 14th
4:00-6:30 p.m.
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Food Surplus 9-11 a.m. ONLY
9:00 Pool Table
10:00 Video Exercise
11:30 Chess Club
12:00 Lunch - Baked Tilapia
1:00 Double Deck Pinochle
1:30 Qi Gong
3:30 Karaoke
7:00 Euchre
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“The Lunch Bunch” Daily Lunch
12:00 Noon each weekday
GCCARD luncheon program. Call the Center office one day in advance to sign up for lunch. You may stop by the office for a complete
monthly menu due to lack of space in the calendar. The suggested
donation is $2.00 for anyone 60 and over. The cost for under 60
is $3.00. To reserve your spot you must call by 1:00 p.m. the day
before.
Birthday Lunch Day
August 8th, 2011
2nd Monday of the Month at 12:00 p.m.
We honor anyone celebrating a birthday with Birthday Cake donated by the Home Bakery and a flower provided by Rayola Florist.
Also, Lorrainne Provost from Pro-Hearing Center, Inc. has graciously
offered to pay for the lunches of our guests who are celebrating
their birthday with us during our Birthday Lunch get together. When
you call in to make your reservation, make sure you let Brenda or
June know it is your birthday month.
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Health & F itness
Bowling Leagues
Wednesday & Friday at 12:30 p.m.
We have two fun Senior Bowling Leagues that meet at Rollaway
Lanes. For more information call 810.653.2011.
Hula Hooping Exercise Class
$8.00 per week for 10 weeks which includes exercise hoop to
keep. After 10 weeks, class is $3.00.
My Time Massage
Wednesday, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m.
$25.00 per hour
Massages by Lea Brandon by appointment only.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Exercise
Friday, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., FREE. It improves balance & coordination. Must R.S.V.P. to 810.658.1566.
Video Exercise
Commodity Supplemental Food
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
We have an excellent video exercise walk-in program followed by a
short weight training.
Friday, August 19th - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. ONLY
Wii Game
This senior food program follows the federal income guideline of
Family of 1= $1,127 & family of 2= $1,517. Available to people
60 years or older.
Monday & Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Yoga
This is an additional food program with a higher income qualification ($1,444 for 1 and $1,943 for 2).
Thursdays, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Only $8.00 per 1-hour session
1-hour workout with Lois Schneider with a 10-minute deep relaxation.
Coffee Clutch
Zumba Gold
TeFAP Commodity Program
Monday, August 15th, 2011 @ 9:00 a.m.
Must sign up; first 25 will receive coffee and sausage muffins sponsored by the McDonald’s of Davison. Come and meet new friends,
chat with old friends and catch up with all the happenings. New
members are encouraged to join us!
A Bit of Sunshine...
Our wishes are with Don
Tucker, Ray Burbank,
Frank Vogl, Jean Martell,
Kay Perkins, Arlene Gullett,
& Irene Tschirhart.
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Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Drop in fee $5.00 per class
10 weeks per session (20 classes)
Instructor: Jenni Sheets – Owner of JLS Dance Studio
Classes twice a week
Zumba Gold targets the largest growing segment of the population.
It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to
suit the needs of the active, older participant. Active, older adults
want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their
weekly schedule. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and
most of all, fun! Must have a minimum of 10 persons. Walk-ins
are welcomed!
Ping Pong
Monday & Thursday, 11:00 a.m.
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Center Red Hat Groups
Reservations need to be made one day in advance
by calling 810.658.1566. Transportation to and from
the Davison Area Senior Center is offered Monday
through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Red Hatting at the Center
We have three Red Hat Groups at our Center
having fun each month. Red Hatters are a “fun
only” group that plans events and outings for
their members.
Merry Matriarchs of Millinery Events
August Event – Fairy Tea Fundraiser at Brian’s House for
Hospice patient needs – 1515 Cal Dr., Davison
August 6th at 1:00 p.m., rain or shine
Supplies Wish List
Our Center uses many supplies on a daily basis.
We welcome donations of Small Paper Plates, Styrofoam 8 oz. Coffee Cups , Decaf Coffee,
& Copy Paper.
Please join us for this great cause! A tasty luncheon will be served
with a variety of hot & cold teas. Great raffle prizes are ready and
a silent auction will take place. Tickets are $10 each; make checks
payable to Sandra Ryan. To get tickets mail a self addressed,
stamped envelope with payment for how many tickets you would
like. Mail to: Sandra Ryan, 1105 Alice Dr., Lapeer, MI 48446.
For more information call Verna English @ 810-631-4496.
Ramblin’ Rose Events
Evelyn’s Beach Party
Friday, July 15th at 11:30 a.m.
Bring a dish to pass. Party flyers will be sent out.
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Red Hat Mad Hatters Events
August 10th, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m.
Tea Party to be held at Chris Kautz’s house.
Hosted by Chris Kautz & Beth Brancheau
September 7th, 2011 @ 12:00 noon
A fun filled Fiesta, Mexican Train Dominoes and Nacho Bar
at the Davison Senior Center.
Learning a simple dominoes game while munching at a make-yourown Nacho Bar. Hosted by Kay Beebe.
Thank you to all that came to support the Senior Center by
walking or riding in the Festival of Flags Parade!
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Center Services
Advocacy for Senior Health Care
Sponsored by: Hospice Advantage.
The Center has papers available on advocacy for health care. This is
a way of making your own choices in the event of an emergency or
death. Forms are available at the Center, as well as copies needed.
Five Wishes (available upon request, if we have enough interest)
Five Wishes is a program that gives your wishes for:
• The person you want to make care decisions when you can’t
• The kind of medical treatment you want or don’t want
• How comfortable you want to be
• How you want people to treat you
• What you want your loved ones to know
You come out of the workshop with a booklet that is legal and binding for your wishes to be followed in the event you are unable to
make the decisions when the time comes. Please call the Center
and let us know that you are interested so we can schedule another
workshop.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
2nd Friday, 10:00—12:00 Noon
Meetings are for caregivers and family of persons with Alzheimer’s
Disease.
Blood Pressure Checks
Monday, 2:00 p.m.
Walk-in blood pressure clinic is offered by volunteer nurses Marie
Macaulay, Connie Chirich and Ming Tonko.
Chiropractor
Wednesday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Jerry McClane comes to the Center every month to assist those
who may need his services.
Consumer Protection
Counselors Steve & Judy Peto will meet with clients by appointment
who have problems with a business that can’t be reconciled.
Diabetic Support Group
Tuesday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing Aid Assistance
Free cleaning and check-up for your hearing aids by Lorraine Provost from Pro Hearing.
Legal Services
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan offers legal assistance FREE of
charge to seniors in Genesee County.
Call 234.2621 for an appointment here at the Center.
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Loan Closet
We have equipment available to borrow including: walkers, wheelchairs, canes, bath seats, toilet seats, and much more.
MMAP/MiCafe
Our MMAP counselor, Karen, will be available to see Medicare
beneficiaries on Mondays by appointment only. The Michigan
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program is a free service that
can help you make health insurance decisions. MMAP’s mission
is to educate, counsel, and empower Medicare beneficiaries and
those who serve them so that they can make informed health
decisions. Call 1-800-Medicare (803-7174) ext 247 or the
Davison Senior Center at 810-658-1566.
Our Karen Surles has won honorable mention certificate
for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Claude Pepper Award. This award is given to
outstanding senior advocates who demonstrate
a strong concern for the special needs of the
elderly. Good job Karen and Thank you for all
you do here at the Senior Center!
R.S.V.P.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is available to all seniors wanting to volunteer at Senior Centers, as well as other agencies around
the county. For more information, call 810.760.1092.
State Website for Seniors
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The goal of this newly launched website for seniors is to provide
one place where they can learn more about health care, financial
issues, consumer protection, veterans’ affairs and local events.
Residents can call for access to
health & other services!
Don’t know where to turn for information about Medicare, Medicaid
or human services? Pick up the phone and dial 211. The service
is free to use and can be called from a cell phone. It can help
people connect to local, state and federal resources that provide
food and medical care, among other needs. When someone calls
211, the caller is asked for a ZIP code and is connected to the right
database. This Genesee County 211 database is available online at
www.resource-genesee.org or by dialing 211.
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Service Providers
Many services are available for your convenience
throughout Genesee County.
Senior Hotlines
Alzheimer’s Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.272.3900
American Cancer Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.227.2345
American Diabetes Association. . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.232.3472
American Parkinson’s Assoc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.223.2732
Arthritis Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.283.7800
Energy Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.292.5650
Hill-Burton Free Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.638.0742
Home Heating Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.292.5650
Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.331.1620
Legal Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.347.5297
Long Term Care Ombudsman. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.284.0046
Medicare Appeals & Inquiry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.633.4227
Social security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.772.1213
Taxpayer’s Assistance (State) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.487.7000
Taxpayer’s Assistance (Federal). . . . . . . . . . 1.800.829.1040
Utilities (Public Service). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.292.9555
Veteran’s Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800.827.1000
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Home Delivered Meals
GCCARD provides a hot lunch and a cold snack to
homebound seniors 60 and over who are unable to
cook and have no one to prepare meals. Call 239.7671
to schedule.
KISS
Keep Independent Seniors Safe is a call-in reassurance
program for seniors who live alone. Call 760.1092 to
register.
Adult Protective Services
Call 810.760.2202 for assistance with loved ones who
are living alone, unable to care for themselves or who
may be abused.
The Disability Network
Assistance is available to seniors with disabilities by
calling 742.1800.
Visually Impaired Center
Assistance for seniors with low or no vision. Call them
at 767.4014.
AARP Work Search Program
Job training opportunities for seniors needing to
supplement their income. Call 766.1470.
Home Care & Modifications
For assistance call:
Access Builders — 742.4023
Disability Network — 742.1800
Disability Solutions — 655.2691
GCCARD — 768.4675
Mission of Peace — 232.0104
Hospice
End of life care for individuals diagnosed with a
terminal illness.
Genesys Hospice — 636.5000
Brian’s House Inpatient Hospice — 496.8855
Community “Stroke” Support Group
1st Thursday of every month
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Genesys Regional Medical Center
Health Park Atrium Conference Room
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Traveling Program
People going on trips from the Center MUST
park in the trip parking lot (Trip Parking Lot
is South of the building). This is where our
buses load. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Trips advertised in this issue are short descriptions when first introduced, then listings
with date and cost only. For complete fliers,
stop by the Center.
Trips to CANADA
Must have either a passport or pass card.
Cancellation Policy
There is a $5 fee added for cancellation of a trip.
Day Trips
Full payment is due at the time of registration. Payments
may be made by check, money order or online, payable
to Davison Senior Center. NO CASH PLEASE.
Extended Trips
Deposits may be made in person or on the web site:
www.davison-sc.org. Please book early to avoid disappointment. When booking trips with air included, use
your legal name. All trips will board from the Center Trip
Parking Lot. Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before departure time. There are no refunds for cancellation day of
trip or for “no shows.”
Tigers Baseball
August 4th, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.00 pp
Firekeepers Casino
August 17th, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 pp
National Parks & Canyon Country
September 12-22, 2011 . . . . $2,059.00 pp/dbl
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Shipshewana
September 13-14, 2011 . . . . . . $165.00 pp/dbl
Thunder Bay Elk Viewing and “Lady
Michigan” – the Glass Bottom Boat
September 19-20, 2011 . . . . . $280.00 pp/ dbl
Lucy Impersonator @ Frankenmuth
September 21st, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . $62.00 pp
Do you have food memories of the “I Love Lucy Show?”
Suzanne LaRusch is the official representative of the Desi
& Luc Estate and she will be doing a show at the Bavarian
Inn in Frankenmuth. Trip includes motorcoach transportation,
Chicken Dinner served at 2:30 p.m. and the Show! The bus
leave the Center at 1:15 p.m.
Geritol Follies
September 22, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00 pp
Pat Boone in Concert Also Featuring
Quilt Gardens
Shipshewana, IN
September 24-25, 2011 . . . . . . $269.00 pp/dbl
The Hamptons & Newport, RI
September 25-30, 2011 . . . . $1,159.00 pp/ dbl
Fall Color Tour in Southwestern Michigan
September 28th, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . $95.00 pp
Mid-Michigan Color Tour
October 3rd, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00 pp
A Fall Foliage Adventure Featuring
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula &
Wisconsin’s Door County
October 3-8, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . $899.00 pp/dbl
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Traveling Program
Traverse City Fall Color Tour
October 5-6, 2011. . . . . . . . . . $151.00 pp/ dbl
First Annual Mystery Tour
with Shoreline Tours
October 5-6, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . $299.00 pp/dbl
“Daddy Long Legs” @ the Gem Theatre
October 13, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00 pp
Railroads of West Virginia
October 20-23, 2011. . . . . . . . . $799.00 pp/dbl
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
October 21-24, 2011. . . . . . . . . $710.00 pp/dbl
Niagara Falls “Festival of Lights”
November 7-8, 2011. . . . . . . . . $179.00 pp/dbl
Christmas in the South
Featuring: Callaway Gardens
November 19-23, 2011. . . . . . . $899.00 pp/dbl
Donny & Marie Christmas Show
December 4th, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . $139.00 pp
In the holiday tradition of the “Andy Williams Christmas”
and “Osmond Family Christmas” television specials, Donny
& Marie invite you to join them to celebrate the joy of the
season in true Osmond fashion, in person, as the pair
share the Fox Theatre stage for the first time. With jingle
bell-laden Christmas production numbers, hilarious holiday
comedy antics, and the irresistible chemistry that made them
international stars, “Donny & Marie – Christmas in Detroit” is
a welcome addition to the holiday tradition at the Fox Theatre.
Donny & Marie will be accompanied by eight dancers and
a nine-piece band. Tour includes: Modern motorcoach
transportation, excellent seats for Donny & Marie and lunch
at Traffic Jam & Snug. Ticket location is excellent with center
seats approximately half way back on the main floor…great
seats!
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Christmas in Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
December 5-7, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . $559.00 pp/dbl.
2012 Trips
California Coast
February 8-14, 2012. . . . . . . . . . $1,949.00 pp/dbl
Mark Your Calendar!
Wednesday, September 14th
Annual
Fall Travel Show
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
We will be reviewing the new trips that
have been selected for 2012.
If you have any ideas, please share them
with us before August 15th!
The Davison Area Senior Center
can be rented out for certain activities.
Please call the Center for
more information at 810-658-1566.
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Davison Area Senior Center
10135 Lapeer Rd.
Davison, MI 48423
Genesee County Fair
Senior Day!
Tuesday, August 16th
Have Fun! Play Fair!
With the help of the Senior Directors
Association of Genesee County
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Parking & admission –
FREE to all Seniors and their guest.
In the Entertainment Tent
9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Water Available
9:00
FREE Coffee & Donuts
9:00 - Noon
Vendors & Health Screenings
9:30 - Noon
Ongoing Entertainment
10:00 - Noon
Wagon Rides
11:00
Bingo Tent Opens
(25¢ per card or 7 for $1.00)
PRSRT STD
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PAID
Flint, MI
Permit No. 6
36th Annual
Banjorama!
Presented by the Flint Banjo Club
Saturday, September 10th, 2011
7:00 p.m.
St. John’s Parish Hall in Davison
Tickets $12.50 - Reserved Seats
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Food, beer & wine available for purchase
For tickets, call Ruth at 810-631-4955
Tickets also available at the door
Audience sing-along
Vocals …
& great music by the Flint Banjo Club