Senior Citizen Activity Center Madison Heights, MI 48071

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Senior Citizen Activity Center
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Senior Center Staff
Lee Fedel, Coordinator
Jennifer Cowan, Sr. Ctr. Assistant
Bill Gordon, Part-time Driver
Marie Murphy, Part-time Driver
Carrie Durkin, Part-time Driver
Gayle Verbiest, Part-time Driver
What’s Inside...
New Trips...................................1-2
Trips Still Available.......................3
Upcoming Trips............................4
Extended Travel...........................5
Events.........................................6
News to Know..............................7
Classes.......................................8
Services & Fitness.......................9
Birthdays, Anniversaries &
Senior Dining..............................10
Advertising & Extras....................11
Madison Heights
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Senior Citizen Activity Center
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29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248.545.3464
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Happy New
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CENTER CLOSED
9:00-POOL TRNMNT
10:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Mac & Cheese
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
8:45-MOTOR CITY
GRO: Kroger
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Lemon Chicken
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
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9:00-OAKLAND MALL
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Pepper Steak/Rice
12:45-CRAFTS
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-VEG COOK CLASS
1:00-WII LEAGUE
CENTER CLOSED
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-Baked Ham
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
10:00-EXERCISE
9:15-HOLOCAUST MEM
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-Salmon/Cream Sauce
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
1:00-ADVISORY BD MT
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9:00-TARGET
11:00-EXERCISE
11:00-GREEN ART
12:00-Teriyaki Chicken
12:45-CRAFTS
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-BOOK CLUB
1:00-WII LEAGUE
9:00-BIG LOTS
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Beef Stew
12:45-CRAFTS
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-WII LEAGUE
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-TRAVEL SHOW
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-BBQ Beef SW
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
7:15-GILMORE MUSEUM
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-Baked Herb Chicken
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
GRO: Meijer
9:15-DET INST ARTS
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Baked Pollock
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
GRO: Kroger
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Beef Ravioli
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
GRO: Meijer
11:00-NUNSET BLVD
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Fish Sandwich
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
9:00-KMART
10:00-BLOOD PRESSURES
10:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Roast Pork/Gravy
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
10:00-TRIP SIGNUP
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Veg Lasagna
12:45-“Crazy Stupid Love”
1:00-BUNCO
9:00-KMART
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-BOOT CAMP
12:00-Spaghetti/Meat
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
9:00-MASSAGES
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Italian Sausage
12:45-“Captain America”
1:00-BUNCO
9:00-KMART
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-ACHES/PAIN TALK
11:00-SING ALONG
12:00-Pork Chops
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
26) 9:00-KMART
9:00-BAKE SALE
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-GEEK SQUAD
12:00-Homemade Chili
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Chicken Patty/Bun
12:00-BIRTHDAY CAKE
12:45-“The First Grader”
1:00-BUNCO
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11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Turkey/Gravy
12:45-“One Day”
1:00-BUNCO
February
Sunday
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Monday
6) 7:30-SOARING EAGLE
9:00-OAKLAND MALL
9:00-POOL TRNMNT
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Pork Chop
12:45-CRAFTS
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-WII LEAGUE
13) 8:45-WINDSOR #1
9:00-TARGET
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Spanish Rice/Beef
12:45-CRAFTS
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-WII LEAGUE
1:30-VEG COOK CLASS
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CENTER CLOSED
Presidents’ Day
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8:45-WINDSOR #2
9:00-PRODUCE PALACE
11:00-GREEN ART
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Beef Pot Pie
12:45-CRAFTS
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-BOOK CLUB
1:00-WII LEAGUE
2012
248.545.3464
Tuesday
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9:00-TAX ASSIST
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-Sloppy Joe/Bun
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
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9:00-TAX ASSIST
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-Chicken Breast
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
Valentine’s Day
21)
9:00-TAX ASSIST
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-Fish Sandwich
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
1:00-ADVISORY BD MT
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VOTING IN D & E
9:00-TAX ASSIST
NO EXERCISE
11:00-LINE DANCE
12:00-BBQ Chicken
12:45-PRIZE BINGO
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1)
GRO: Kroger
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Stuffed Pepper
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
7:00-COFFEE CONCERT
2) 9:00-KMART
10:00-MOBILE LAW
10:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Mac & Cheese
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
Groundhog Day
9)
9:00-KMART
10:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Boneless Chicken/Rice
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
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9:00-KMART
10:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Roast Pork/Gravy
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
23) 9:00-KMART
10:00-EXERCISE
11:00-SING ALONG
12:00-Sliced Turkey/Gravy
1:00-BINGO
1:00-QUILT GROUP
1:30-COMPUTER CLASS
5:00-MARDI GRAS PARTY
3)
10:00-TRIP SIGNUP
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Salisbury Steak
12:45-“Jane’s Journey”
1:00-BUNCO
4)
10)
9:00-MASSAGES
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Ham/Noodle
12:45-“Ides of March”
1:00-BUNCO
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17)
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-BBQ Beef SW
12:00-BIRTHDAY CAKE
12:45-“50/50”
1:00-BUNCO
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24)
10:45-RANGOLI LUNCH
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Rotini/Meat
12:45-“Dolphin Tale”
1:00-BUNCO
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8)
GRO: Meijer
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Hot Dog/Bun
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
7:00-COFFEE CONCERT
15)
GRO: Kroger
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Baked Fish
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
7:00-COFFEE CONCERT
22)
GRO: Meijer
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Beef Tips/Noodles
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
7:00-COFFEE CONCERT
29)
GRO: Kroger
11:00-EXERCISE
12:00-Homemade Chili
12:45-PINOCHLE
1:00-DOMINOES
1:30-TAI CHI
7:00-COFFEE CONCERT
Thanks to our advertisers! Shanbom Eye Specialist,
City Medical, PC, 920 on the Park, CarePRO, Right
at Home and Home Care Assistance
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JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2012
$12.00 per year
SIGN UP DATES: Fridays, January 6 & February 3, 2012- Sign up numbers will be given at 9:00 am.
Residents’ registration starts at 10:00 am and non-residents’ registration starts at approximately 10:30 am. Full
payment is required for day trips and checks are preferred. 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) 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 248.545.3464.
* * * * * January Signup ----- Friday, January 6 or later * * * * *
Mardi Gras Madness
Soaring Eagle Casino
with the show “Grand Ole Opry”
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$35-Res/$37-Non-Res
7:45 am - 9:15 pm
January sign up
Six hours at Mt. Pleasant’s beautiful casino. You
will also receive $25 in casino incentive.
DOUBLE THE FUN!
Caesar’s Windsor Casino #1
Monday, February 13, 2012
9 am - 4 pm
$7-Res/$9-Non-Res
January sign up
*Passport, passport card or enhanced license is required
Your trip includes five hours of gambling at Caesars Windsor and
$15 in coin or food!
Caesar’s Windsor Casino #2
9 am - 4 pm
$7-Res/$9-Non-Res
January sign up
*Passport, passport card or enhanced license is required
Your trip includes five hours of gambling at Caesars Windsor and
$15 in coin or food!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
5-9 pm
$20-Res/$22-Non-Res
January sign up
*Final day for tickets is February 16
Mardi Gras is music, parades, floats, excitement and one
big holiday in New Orleans. We’re bringing the festivities to Madison
Heights and are celebrating the carnival right here.
You will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, listen and dance to
the festive music of the Mike Zelenak Band, get plenty of beads to
wear and “Laissez les bons temps rouler”- Let the good times roll!
(Don’t forget to wear the official colors of Mardi Gras- purple,
gold and green!)
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Rangoli Indian Cuisine
Auburn Hills
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11 am - 3 pm
$20-Res/$22-Non-Res
January sign up
The birth of classic cuisine in India can be attributed largely
to necessity. As early civilizations sought ways to preserve their food,
they discovered a large family of ingredients that would not only
preserve food but would also promote good health. Blending amazing
spices became an art form over time. Achieving the perfect proportion
of spices that are flavorful but not hot, is absolutely vital to the creation
of authentic, delicious Indian dishes.
Your luncheon includes a buffet featuring appetizers,
vegetable entrees, meat entrees, soup, rice, dessert and beverage.
Following our lunch we will take a tour of the Oakland Pet
Adoption Center. There we will meet the staff and animals and hear
of the many pleasures and benefits of animal adoption. Refreshments
will be served.
29448 John R, Madison Heights MI 48071
248.545.3464
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**** February Signup -----
Friday, February 3 or later
****
Windsor Raceway
and Bingo Adventure
Purple Rose Theatre
A Stone Carver
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
11 am - 6 pm (approximate)
$50-Res/$52-Non-Res
February sign up
Monda
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Monday
Marc
9 am - 4:30 pm
$10-Res/$12-Non-Res
Fe br
uary sign up
bruary
Old world beliefs collide with new world principles when
Agostino, a retired stone mason, is evicted from his home to make
space for a highway. When he barricades himself in his house, his
son Raff must convince him to leave the house and all the memories
that come with it. A funny and touching tribute to fathers and sons.
Prior to the show we will have lunch at the Common Grill in
Chelsea. You can choose one of four entrees at the restaurant.
*Passport, passport card or enhanced license required
Package includes lunch at Breakaway Gaming Centre. While there
you will play Bingo. You will receive two strip bingo cards (six faces),
two special games and $12 reward card. After your morning playing
bingo you will continue to the always popular Windsor Raceway. At
Windsor Raceway you will receive $10 in slot play.
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American Diabetes Association
Mini Health Expo
Monda
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Monday
Marc
1-3 pm
$6-Res/$8-Non-Res
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bruary
Saturday, March 24, 2012
8 am - 12 noon
$5-Res/$7-Non-Res
February sign up
It’s time for the wearin’ of the green and getting ready for spring.
Diabetes Alert is a free educational health expo taking place
There will be entertainment, the Dublin Derby, green
at
the
Southfield
Pavilion. The program will include free health
refreshments and of course- lots of fun!
OCCC
Culinary Arts Grand Buffet
Thursday, March 15, 2012
11 am - 1:30 pm
$20-Res/$22-Non-Res
February sign up
Oakland Community College Culinary Arts program is located at the
Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills. we will enjoy a Culinary
Grand Buffet featuring an endless selection of salads, vegetables,
potatoes, a variety of entrees, tortes, flans & ice cream too!
Madison Heights Library
FREE Monthly Geek Squad Training
E-readers- Tuesday, January 17, 2012- 5-6:30 pm
Digital Cameras- Tuesday, February 21, 2012- 5-6:30 pm
Cell Phones- Tuesday, March 20, 2012- 5-6:30 pm
Internet Safety- Thursday, April 26, 2012- 5-6:30 pm
Social Networking- Tuesday, May 22, 2012- 5-6:30 pm
Please register by calling the Library at 248.588.7763.
Visit Our Magazine Library
The Center has subscriptions to the following
magazines that you can read at the Center:
Yoga Journal, Discover, Diabetic Living, Smart
Money, Gourmet, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Good
Old Days, Travel 50 & Beyond, Natural Health, Create &
Decorate and lots more!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Hopcroft Funeral Home, Dr. Shanbom in Berkley, City
Medical PC, White Chapel, Diamond Home Health
Services Inc.
screenings, hourly speakers and educational sessions, many health
professionals presenting their products and services, demonstrations
and much more.
Included in this trip is a complimentary continental breakfast
and a special goodie bag to take home including a snack.
People with diabetes and pre-diabetes as well as family and
caregivers will find this event to be exceptionally useful, learning more
about new products, helpful tips and ways to improve and keep your
health.
2012 Coffee Concerts
Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm
$5.00 per person
February 1- Seth Bernard & May Erlewine
February 8- Matt Watroba
February 15- Mustard’s Retreat
February 22- Judy Insley & Floyd Raeon
February 29- Blackthorn
The Madison Heights Library and Recreation Department will be
offering five exciting concerts on Wednesday evenings in February at
the Senior Center. These Wednesday evening concerts are
guaranteed to warm your spirits on cold winter evenings. The
Madison Heights Intermediate Women’s Club will also be selling
light refreshments. Please enter the back of building. For additional
information call the Recreation Department at 248.589.2294.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE!
Pamphlet Sponsor- $120 per year
Business card size- $250 per year
Quarter page size- $500 per year
Call 248.545.3464 for more info!
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We still have tickets available for...
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Moderator: Sally Arrivee
Motor City Casino
Monday, January 23, 2012-
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
9 am - 4 pm
$20-Res/$22-Non-Res
Sign up now!
“Pride & Prejudice” by Jane Austen
Monday, February 27, 2012“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte
Deluxe motorcoach transportation, five hours of gambling at
Motor City Casino with $25 in casino incentives!
Detroit Institute of Arts
Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
9:30 am - 1 pm
$15-Res/$17-Non-Res
Sign up now!
* Audio Tour Included
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. The theme for 2012 is
romance! You can pick up the book at the Senior Center for your
convenience! Enjoy some sweet treats & popular books and discuss
them with friends.
THANK YOUS
Seven small, emotionally powerful portraits of Jesus by
Rembrandt and his students are displayed together for the first time in
this exhibition of 64 intimate works. See how Rembrandt broke from
the convention of showing Jesus as a divine, perfect figure by
portraying him as a compassionate, complex human being.
Lunch will be on your own at the Cafe DIA. The cafe features
new hot entrees each day along with a variety of soups, salads and
sandwiches.
Holocaust Memorial Center
Farmington Hills
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
9:30 am - 2:15 pm
$35-Res/$37-Non-Res
Sign up now!
We will visit the nation’s first free standing museum,
dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust. Beyond exhibits from their
former facility in West Bloomfield the museum features extensive new
material, much of which uses state-of-the-art display techniques to
enhance and extend the scope of their message.
Lunch following the trip will be at Buca di Beppo restaurant
where we will enjoy a family style meal including salads, spaghetti,
manicotti, chicken parmigiana, chocolate cake and soft drinks, coffee
or tea.
Gilmore Car Museum
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7:30 am - 7:15 pm (approximate)
$69-R
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$69-Res/$71-Non-R
es/$71-Non-Res
Sign up now!
Halloween Dance-Thank you to Donna Travis
and Kim Kloc (Barb Pearce’s daughter) for their donations of prizes and
to Anna Costaras, Inez Smeltekop and Elizabeth Lipsett for help with
setting up before the dance.
Holiday Concert- Thank you to the Nichols Bunch for setup and cleanup
assistance and to Tony Napolitano for checking people in at the door.
Holiday Dance-Thank you to Elizabeth Lipsett and Ann Hust for help with
setting up before the party, to Kim Kloc (Barb Pearce’s daughter), Loretta
Ortbals, Eva Eggersdorf and Brenda Peters for their donations of prizes.
Lastly, a big thank you to Santa for stopping by and making the party even
more festive!
Donations for Troops- Auntie Eva Eggersdorf- Oops! Sorry!
Donations of Green Art/Volunteers- Thank you to The Nichols Bunch,
Alice Wehner, Elizabeth Scott, Delphine Dusza & Ruth Stinson.
Donations of Senior Wish List Items- Auntie Eva Eggersdorf again
and again and once again! :)
Apple Pie Fundraiser- Sorry we missed you- Ray & Lorraine Dulecki,
Helen Kapolka, Delphine Dusza, Tony Napolitano and Regis &
Marian Welsh!
Veterans Program- Thank you to everyone who made our Veterans
Program a huge success, especially Erin Garvey and the John Page
band students and Martha Schirmacher from American House in
Hazel Park.
Mini Health Fair- Thank you to Oakland Community College Mobile
Nurse Clinic for their free health fair!
Thanks to Pete Pagliarini- our coffee table barista!
Lastly, thank you for all the wonderful holiday gifts from cards to
sweets to individual presents and donations to the Senior Center. We
truly appreciate them all!
Tips for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Dreams of finding an old car in a barn are a daily reality here! The
Gilmore Car Museum has been named one of the top five museums
in the nation. This unique museum features over 200 antique,
classic and collector cars on display. It began in 1963 as a hobby of
Donald S. Gilmore. The Gilmore’s established a non-profit
foundation and then opened the museum to the public for the first
time in 1966. After we tour the museum, we have a delectable lunch
included at Schuler’s, a Michigan gem since the 1930s.
Book Club
• Live with three E’s: Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
• Take a 10-30 minute walk daily.
• Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what
their journey is all about.
• Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
• Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and less
food that is manufactured in plants.
• Try to make at least three people smile each day.
• No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
May we all have a wonderful, healthy and prosperous 2012!
248.545.3464
Upcoming Trips...
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Meadowbrook
Spreading It Around
Detr
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Detroit
Opera
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May
10 am - 2 pm (approximate)
$35-Res/$37-Non-Res
April sign up
(New Comedy)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
11:15 am - 5 pm
$41-Res/$43-Non-Res
March sign up
When Angela Drayton, a widow living in a gated retirement
community in Florida, grows tired of footing the bills and handing out
money to her unappreciative children, she and some of the other
residents start the “S.I.N. (Spending It Now) Foundation”, an
organization which gives to those really in need. Fearing they will lose
their inheritance, her greedy son and his shopaholic wife show up to
try to stop the “needless” spending of their money.
Lunch prior to the show will be at Alfoccino’s Italian
Restaurant in Auburn Hills. Entree choices are: #1-Fantazia Fromagio,
#2-Chicken Piccata or #3-Filet of Fish. All entrees served with a tossed
salad or homemade minestrone soup and fresh garlic bread sticks.
Complimentary coffee, tea or iced tea and dessert.
Detroit Opera House
In a bizarre twist of fate, life imitates art in Ruggero
Leoncavallo’s beloved play within a play. 1860‘s Italy sets the stage
as a theater troupe led by Canio and his actress wife Nedda arrives
in town. When Canio begins to suspect the real reason his wife’s
performance as an adultress is so convincing, their comedic
production takes a sinister turn.
More information to be included in the next newsletter.
*NEW Lunch & Tour
The Green Garage
Detroit, MI
Friday, May 18, 2012
11:30 am - 3 pm
$17-Res/$19-Non-Res
April sign up
*Limit of 15 people!
The Pearl Fishers
The Green Garage is actually three things: a building
located in the Midtown area of Detroit, a business enterprise and a
Opera in three acts
community of people dedicated to Detroit’s sustainable future. The
Friday, April 13, 2012
building dates back to 1920, when it was a showroom for Model T10 am - 2 pm (approximate)
based automobiles, and is on the National Registry of Historic
$35-Res/$37-Non-Res
Places. It was purchased in 2008 by Tom and Peggy Brennan,
who, with a wonderful community of over 200 individuals, have
March sign up
developed plans for a green, historic renovation. Their principal
Driven apart by their love for the same woman, King Zurga
business focus is helping start-up triple bottom line businesses
and Nadir the pearl fisher are reunited on the shores of ancient
grow naturally. They opened in the fall of 2011.
Ceylon. In honor of their renewed friendship the two men vow to never
We will enjoy a boxed lunch and then listen to a talk about
again let a woman come between them. That vow is put to the test
the development of the Green Garage. For those who are
when fate intervenes in the form of the mysterious high priestess Leila. interested, you will be able to take a short tour to see and learn
Georges Bizet’s steamy tale of star-crossed lovers boasts a
about the green renovation.
seductive score.
Following our tour we will be able to visit a few shops
around the corner along with the Avalon bakery to buy some
goodies for home.
Meadowbrook
From My Hometown
~Motown Musical~
Wednesday
ednesday,, May 2, 2012
11:15 am - 5 pm
$42-Res/$44-Non-Res
April sign up
City Theatre
“Ernie”
by Mitch Albom
This 2004 Off-Broadway rags-to-riches tale about three
young men who leave their homes in Philadelphia, Detroit and
Memphis to seek fame and fortune at New York’s Apollo Theatre,
features the greatest hits of the Motown era and examines the
difference between the Detroit/Chicago Sound, as well as the Philly
and Memphis sound. The show was “re-launched” in NYC Summer
2011.
Lunch prior to the show will be at O’Malley’s Restaurant.
Entree choices are: #1-Gaelic Chicken Sandwich, #2-Shillelagh
Club, #3-Retro Burger or #4-Parmesan Baked Cod. All lunches
include salad, beverage and dessert.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
May sign up
“Ernie” is set on Harwell’s last night at Comerica Park in
September of 2009, prior to his moving thank you speech to his
adopted and beloved city of Detroit. Just before he walks onto the
grassy field, he encounters an unusual boy who is eager to know all
about him, coaxing Harwell into giving one final broadcast- the
“broadcast of his life”.
Keep this date open so that you can join us for “Ernie”.
More information will follow in our next newsletter.
248.545.3464
Time to Travel!
Pick up a flyer at the Center for more info!
Travel Show
Presented by Ed McKenna- Collette Travel
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
11:00 am
*RSVP by January 20
Come to plan for a trip of a lifetime!
Irish Splendor- November 5-12, 2012
London & Paris- April 12-18, 2012
The Plains of Africa- September 2-14, 2012
Kewadin Casino 3-Da
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March 5-7, 2012
$119 pp dbl occ
Two nights hotel stay at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste.
Marie, with gaming stops at St. Ignace and Bay Mills.
Breakfast buffet included! $70 total in casino incentive.
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$1299 pp dbl occ
Tour includes modern motorcoach transportation, one night
Wilkes Barre, PA, three nights Novotel New York City, one night
Somerset, PA, five breakfasts, all day sightseeing tour of New
York City, Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour, Sunset Harbor
Cruise, leisure time in New York City, Flight 93 Memorial and
luggage handling.
Western National Parks
“Wonders of the World”
July 8-18, 2012
$2999 pp dbl occ
Roundtrip air, airport transfers, first class touring motorcoach, tour
director, 10 nights lodging, 10 breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners,
Arches Natl Park, Canyonlands Natl Park, Colorado Natl
Monument, tour of Salt Lake City, leisure time in Jackson Hole,
boat cruise in Grand Teton Natl Park, Yellowstone Natl Park,
Buffalo Bill Hist Center, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore
Natl Memorial, luggage handling and tax/tip on included meals.
T he Plains of Africa
April 12-18, 2012
$3,249 pp dbl occ
Roundtrip air, 10 meals, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London
Theatre performance, Eurostar Train, Seine River Cruise, Notre
Dame, Eiffel Tower Dinner and Paradis Latin.
Chesapeake Bay
Including Virginia Beach, Norfolk & Richmond
April 15-20, 2012
$925 pp dbl occ
Virginia Beach Aquarium, Boardwalk and much more!
Island Resort & Casino UP 3-Day!
May 13-15, 2012
$159 pp dbl occ
September 2-14, 2012
$6,999 pp dbl occ
Roundtrip air, 45 meals, Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Mt.
Kenya Safari Club, Kigio Conservancy, Masai Mara, Karne
Blixen Home, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Eight wildlife safaris.
Oasis of the Seas
October 20-27, 2012
From $1499 pp dbl occ
Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten
Roundtrip air, one week Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the
Oasis of the Seas, three ports of call, a large selection of
optional land, air and sea excursions, transfers and all current
port and air taxes & agricultural and security fees.
Give yourself the best gift of all! Spend two breathtaking nights at the
Island Resort in Harris, MI in the UP. Experience God’s country as you
see the beauty of Northern MI. Your package starts with a visit to
Kewadin Casino in St. Ignace, Manistique and Odawa. Breakfast daily
at hotel. Receive $95 in casino incentives and meal discounts for
November 5-12, 2012
lunch and dinner and much, much more.
$2,449 pp dbl occ
Irish Splendor
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May 16-22, 2012
$1499 pp dbl occ
Modern motorcoach transport, Amtrak- Cleveland to Boston, Shoreline
tour director, 1 Night- Cleveland, 3 nights- Boston, 1 Night- Newport,
RI, 1 Night- Pennsylvania, 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, Come Fly Away @
Cleveland Playhouse, Sightseeing Tour of Boston, Boston Harbor
Dinner Cruise, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Salem Witch Museum,
Kennebunkport Trolley Tour, Leisure Time in Kennebunkport, New
Bedford Whaling Museum, Sightseeing Tour of Newport, RI, Marble
House, 10 Mile Drive, Breakers Mansion, Newport’s Famous Cliffwalk,
Luggage Handling and Tax/Tip on Included Meals.
Roundtrip air, 9 meals, Dublin, Guinness Storehouse, Local Pub
Visit, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher and
Ashford Castle.
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Includes roundtrip airfare from Detroit, cruise, port charges,
government fees, taxes and transfers to/from ship.
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EVENTS
CarePRO Home Health System, Inc.
from Madison Heights is at the Center:
Thursdays from 10 am - 12 noon.
Aches & Pains
Thursday, January 19, 2012
11:00 am
Please join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn on Thursday, January 19,
2012 at 11:00 am as HealthQuest, the Offical DC’s of the Detroit
Lions educate and inform you with their new series, “Let’s Talk
About Your Aches and Pains”. Sign up before January 12!
Jan
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January
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January
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9 am ‘til we’re sold out!
Please help us by baking individual goodies like cookies,
brownies, bars, breads and cupcakes. Bring them to the Center by
January 25 so they will be ready to go on January 26.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you are able to
help with this fundraiser. We look forward to all your delicious baked
goods!
The Geek Squad is Back!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
11:00 am
Free!
Includes refreshments
Sign up by January 24
Have questions about your digital camera? Bring it to the
Center and ask the Geek Squad about it. That goes for
your cell phone, iPod, E-reader, iPad, laptop or any other
technical equipment you may need help with. The Geek
Squad will be more than happy to assist you with your
equipment and you’ll become a Geek yourself.
Tax Assistance
Stop by to have your blood
pressure taken and to speak with
their health care agent!
INTRODUCING...
Prize BINGO
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FREE!
Join us for one hour of play, prizes and
fun with your friends!
Green Art Projects
Calling All Crafters (or non-crafters)
Help Wanted with New “Recycled” Art Projects
Mondays, January 23 & February 27, 2012
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (or later if you’d like to stay longer)
Free!
In our January class we will make button
brooches! Our February class will be on how to make a pop bottle
coin purse. Come in and join the fun!
These products will then be used for senior center events or
fundraisers. If you would like to purchase these inexpensive items
following the class, you will have first choice!
Please stop by the front desk or call the Center at
248.545.3464 to sign up to help with this class.
Vegetarian Cooking Class
1:30-3:30 pm
Just $3.00!
January sign up
Samples and recipes provided!
Dawn Danhausen from Whole Foods Market will be at the Center for
our February cooking class. There is a minimum of 25 for this class.
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the IRS, will
Sign up by Monday, February 6 to see what’s cookin’ at Whole Foods.
be at the Center to help low to moderate income seniors prepare
IRS and State taxes at the Madison Heights Senior Center each
Life Line Screening
Tuesday starting February 7 through April 10, 2012. Appointments
can be made at the front desk or by calling the office at
“The Tests that SAVE Lives”
248.545.3464 starting January 3, 2012.
Madison Heights Senior Center will host a health
Bring the following records with you:
screening on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 9 am through 4:30 pm.
• Social Security card or a type of government indentification.
On that day, Life Line Screening will scan the carotid artery in the
• A copy of all prepared tax forms filed for 2011.
neck for plaque build-up, which can lead to stroke, (75% of all
• All forms you have received for the 2011 tax year. Examples: W-2,
strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) and the arteries in the
SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit, 1099-INT Bank Interest
legs for peripheral arterial disease, which is linked to heart disease.
Statement, 1099-DIV Dividend Statements and 1099-B Sale of
They will also offer a test for aneurysms in the aortic vessel in the
Securities with original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-R
abdomen, a bone density screening to test for osteoporosis, and a
Income from Retirement Plans, IRA Distributions, Pensions, 1099OID Interest on Original Issue Discount Securities.
fifth test for atrial fibrillation, which is the most common type of heart
• All other income.
arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat. This is a prevention program, and
• Your bill for property taxes or total rent receipts.
with early detection, these problems can be treated. The results are
• Receipts for hospitalization insurance you paid including
sent directly to you in about 21 days. These tests which are
Medicare D. You do not need receipts for medicine or a list of
noninvasive, completely painless and take about ten minutes each,
medicines purchased unless you have itemized in the past or will
are offered for $45 each. Receive discounts when you sign up for the
itemize this year. (If in doubt stop by and ask.)
Stroke/Wellness Package- $139- SAVE $60. Pre-registration is a
must! If you would like to sign up early feel free to contact Health
Telephone assistance is NOT available. If you are homebound you
may have someone bring your files to the tax preparers, however you Service Coordinator Karin Povish at 248.685.8443 with any questions
and to pre-register for this wonderful event.
must be available to sign the forms.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
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News to Know
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Medical Equipment Loans
Our loan closet contains wheelchairs,
walkers, canes, commodes, bath benches
and shower stools all available for your use.
We also accept donations of any of the above
items if they are clean and gently used.
End Senior Hunger
There are over 6 million seniors
threatened by hunger in our country according to Meals on Wheels
Association of America. And the problem is growing. The New York
Times reported that the price of food increased 3.9% in February
alone, the biggest jump in a one-month span since 1974.
For seniors, this could mean making a choice between
spending money on food or paying for other necessities. And even if
an older adult has the resources to purchase food, finding
transportation to get to the grocery store or not having the functional
ability to prepare meals independently can lead to malnourishment.
Older and disabled adults can get help through a number of
federal and state-supported programs, which can often be used
together. For more information on any of these programs, contact the
Area Agency on Aging, 1-B at 1.800.852.7795. Michigan’s
Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE) is also
available to help you understand what benefits are available and help
you apply. Call MiCAFE at 1.877.664.2233 or visit
www.elderlawofmi.org/micafe.
The SNAP Program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program), formerly known as food stamps, estimates that only 30% of
qualified seniors take advantage of the program due to either a
perceived stigma or difficulty getting to the government office or
store. Recipients receive a “Bridge Card” that looks and works like a
debit card and is used to purchase approved grocery items at
participating stores.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
provides qualified older adults with Michigan-grown products from
authorized farmers markets and roadside stands throughout
Michigan. Recipients receive coupons that can be redeemed for
food at participating markets and stands. It’s important to know that
many farmers markets now accept Bridge Cards as well.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is for
those 60+. It supplies nutritious USDA foods distributed to older
adults through public and non-profit private local agencies. Call
517.373.4336.
Meals on Wheels and congregate dining programs are
designed to make sure those over 60 have access to nutritious food.
It differs from other programs because eligibility is not based on
income, but rather the recipient’s ability to prepare their own meals
or get out to the grocery store. The program delivers food right to the
doors of seniors who are homebound, while seniors who are able to
get out are invited to dine at sites in the community, usually in senior
centers. Oakland County Mobile Meals (OCMM) is located in our
center. For more information, contact them at 248.398.0990.
Local, Non-Profit Food Programs help older or disabled
adults throughout the six-county region. These programs often
receive food from federally funded USDA food programs in addition
to receiving money or food donations from the local community. Call
the AAA 1-B at 1.800.852.7795 to see what’s available in your area.
You can help too! Donations are always needed. Several
agencies hold food drives throughout the year. Drop off extra food
when you can. OCMM always needs help. Volunteer to package food
or deliver meals to seniors. Monetary donations are also accepted.
~Taken from Access- AAA 1-B
Center Closed:
Monday, January 2 for the New Year
Monday, January 16 for MLK Day
Monday, February 20 for Presidents’ Day
The Senior Companion Program
The Senior Companion Program is a national
volunteer program that enables people 55 years of age
and over to stay active and healthy through participation
in much needed community services. Senior
Companion volunteers provide non-medical support to
adults (21 years of age and over) with Alzheimer’s disease, chronic
mental illness, developmental disabilities, as well as the physically
frail and homebound. They provide clients with friendship and
companionship, support and encouragement, assistance with daily
tasks and assistance with errands and appointments. Senior
Companions are required to serve 20 hours per week either in a
client’s home or in a community setting.
Senior Companions receive an hourly non-taxable
stipend, which is guaranteed to not affect rent, taxes or any public
assistance. Volunteers also receive reimbursement for
transportation, a meal or meal reimbursement each service day,
annual physical exams, as well as socialization, training and formal
recognition events.
If you would like the chance to make a difference in
someone’s life, please contact Nicole Ouellette at 248.559.1147
extension 3434.
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Know
Care
A Campaign to Explain and Promote the new Federal
Health Care Reforms- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
~The ACA will eliminate the Donut Hole in increments by 2020.
~The ACA will qualify recipients for an annual wellness exam and
other preventative care at no cost including:
Diabetes screening
Bone mass measurement
Cholesterol screening
Cervical cancer screening
Colorectal screening
Prostate cancer screening
Flu shot
Pneumonia shot
Hepatitis B shot
HIV screening
Mammograms
Medical nutrition therapy
~The ACA provides states with new options for offering home and
community-based services through a Medicaid state plan.
Note: The ACA will provide new provisions to rein in the cost of
Medicare. It ends Medicare Advantage overpayments to private
insurance companies. It will also crack down on waste, fraud and
abuse in Medicare.
For more information go to www.KnowYourCare.org or contact: John
Freeman, Michigan State Director, at 313.655.7945 or
Jfreeman13@comcast.net.
Inclement Weather Policy
When the City declares a snow emergency, as
seen on the Madison Heights cable channel
and/or the local TV and radio stations, all scheduled
classes, daytime activities and transportation at the Senior
Center will be cancelled. Call the kitchen at 248.545.3464
after 9:00 am to see if the Center is open for lunch that day.
You can also call the City’s new snow emergency phone
hotline at 248.588.5555.
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Classes
Wii League
Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
WHEN INSTRUCTOR AVAILABLE
Instructor: Bill Gordon
Mondays from 1-3 pm
FREE!
The Nintendo game console’s revolutionary
motion-sensitive controller and video screen
format is designed for users to play virtual fitness games and
sports. Older adults in their 60’s, 70’s and 80’s most of whom
never touched a video game in their lives are becoming
addicted to Wii’s therapeutic capabilities with back problems,
hand-eye coordination or challenges with balance, dexterity
and endurance. Join us to see just how much fun Wii can be.
Tai Chi Class
February 1 - 22, 2012
February 29 - March 21, 2012
$15-Res/$17-Non-Res
1:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Sam Purdy
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.
Senior Website of the Month:
www.epa.gov/aging
The website provides a wealth of information about the
Agency’s efforts to protect the environmental health of
older persons.
SHARP Program
Senior Home Assistance Repair Program
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.
Come in and try the first class for FREE!
Line Dance Class
Tuesdays for 8 weeks
January 10 - February 28, 2012
$15-Res/$17-Non-Res
11:00 am - Intermediate
NO Beginners Class
Instructor: Connie Fontana
Join us for line dancing every Tuesday where the bottom
line is laughter, fun and group participation. Line dancing
renews stamina, coordination, balance & confidence at
an easy pace.
Quilting Group
Join us for weekly quilting sessions on
Thursdays from 1-3:30 pm. The group
is unstructured, meaning you can bring
your own quilting projects. If you use a machine bring it
with you as well as your own extension cord.
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.
Ask Bill! Computer Drop In Class
SHARP – Madison Heights has started a
program to help seniors and those that are
physically challenged in Madison Heights with
home maintenance. The program is co-sponsored through the
North Woodward Community Foundation (of Troy).
Volunteers perform chores such as plumbing, electrical
work, clean up and removal of debris, changing batteries in
smoke detectors, simple carpentry tasks and other similar 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 in receiving assistance, or if you
need more information, you can pick up an application at the
Senior Center or call 248.545.3464.
The SHARP program is also looking for volunteers to
perform work at seniors’ homes. If you are able to help, please
call the Center at 248.545.3464.
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 receive up to sixteen grass cuts and four
snow removals per 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
$23,250
Three people
$29,900
Two people
$26,600
Four people
$33,200
Applications are on the City website: www.madison-heights.org or at
the Senior Center front office or call 248.545.3464 for information.
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S e r v i c e s
Fitness
Bus Schedule
Movies start at 12:45 pm sharp each Friday
$1.00 drop in fee
January Movies
MON: DOCTOR APPTS
TUES: MISC/ERRANDS
WED: GROCERY SHOP
THUR: KMART/BINGO
FRI: DOCTOR APPTS
Transportation Fees:
• Cost is $5.00 roundtrip for appointments going outside Madison
Heights up to seven miles.
• $1.00 each way for any other transportation including daily trips for
activities and lunch at the Center.
• Ask about our monthly trips to Target, Oakland Mall, Produce
Palace & newly added- Big Lot/Michaels/Dollar Tree!
*Call at least one day in advance: 248.545.3464.
06- “Crazy Stupid Love”, PG-13, Comedy, 118 min
13- “Captain America”, PG-13, Action, 124 min
20- “The First Grader”, PG-13, Biography 103 min
27- “One Day”, PG-13, Drama, 107 min
February Movies
03- “Jane’s Journey”, NR , Documentary, 107 min
10- “Ides of March”, R, Drama, 101 min
17- “50/50”, R, Comedy, 100 min
24- “Dolphin Tale, PG, Family, 113 min
Exercise Class
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NO CHARGE
•Monday-11:00 am: Senior Shape-up: sitting/standing exercise
•Tuesday-10:00 am: Strength Training: 20 minute sit down+weights
•Wednesday-11:00 am: Chair Dancing: all sitting exercise
•Thursday-10:00 am: Strength Training: 20 minute sit down+weights
•Friday-11:00 am: Silver Foxes: all standing exercise
Massage Therapy
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
9 am - 3 pm
Exercise Equipment
Massage Therapist- Liz Marsh
Liz will be at the Center doing massages on certain Fridays every
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.
Sing Along with Jim
Thursdays at 11:00 am
January 19 & February 23
The Center has two treadmills, a recumbent bike, a recumbent stair
stepper, an elliptical machine, a cardiofit and two exercise bikes.
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 funds raised from this fee will go towards upkeep and
purchase of new equipment.
Pinochle
Every Monday & Wednesday at 12:45 pm.
Bingo
Boot Camp for the Brain
Thursday at 11:00 am in the front room.
Cost: Free! Thursday, January 12, 2011
Do you feel like you’ve lost your memory? Then come find it at
Boot Camp for the Brain! Each class we have fun completing
puzzles, word searches and other mental fitness exercises.
You’ll even take some fun home with you. Come join us!
Pool Tournaments
Director: Tom Wargo Small entry fee
Maximum amount of players. Join us for lots of
fun and good competition!
Nov 7 : 1st: Steve Lee (Solo)
8-Ball 2nd: Tim Fields & Bob Loeffler
Winners 3rd: Paul Riddell & Ralph Bonin
1st: Bob Loeffler & Don Johnson
2nd: John Brilla & Don Likins
3rd: Al Kroll & Steve Lee
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.
Bunco
Play is every Friday of the month from 1-3 pm.
Prizes for six players. $1.00 pp, 3 table minimum
Mobile Law Office
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 9:00 am
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 9:00 am
Dec 5:
8-Ball
Winners
Every Thursday afternoon from 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 Recognition Dinner and the 80 & Better Birthday Party. All
funds raised from the 50/50 raffle will go to these two events.
University of Detroit Mercy
School of Law
Do you need legal help? We provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL
consultations. We MAY represent you or provide you with a free
referral! The Mobile Law Office is coming to the Senior Center on
Thursday, February 2. Call 248.545.3464 to schedule a time.
*No Mobile Law Office in January.
Oakland Livingston Legal Aid
COUNSEL & ADVOCACY LAW LINE CALL:
Attorneys and Counselors at Law Serving Senior Citizens &
Low Income Clients. Service is free of charge, however,
donations are welcome.
Local
(248) 569-9658
Toll Free
(888) 783-8190
Fax
(248) 569-9980
248.545.3464
January Birthdays
01-Genevieve Zelkowski
02-Nancy Quesnell
03-Mary Stevick
06-Donna Travis
Rosemary Burg
08-Charles Trendler
09-Shirley Hopcroft
15-Virginia Tutag
16-Lottie Nalette
19-Gloria Longueuil
20-Marilyn McCormick
23-Betty Benoit
27-Camille Keyes
28-Constance Keehn
31-Beverly Kado
Bobbie Jean Lichowicz
February Birthda
ys
Birthdays
01-Stephanie Drake
07-Elizabeth Gray
08-Lois Patrick
Charles Weber
09-Loretta Ortbals
Anna Costaras
10-Helen Thurston
Edward Novak
14-Rosalie Giordano
15-Yvonne Lorenzi
Kay Scott
17-Delores Meischeid
18-Stefanie Olszewski
20-Dorothy Shonts
21-Robert Keyes
Frances Howcroft
22-Eleanor Bilan
27-Dennis Tye
Jim Hawkins
Pamela Johnson
28-Pat Bertucci
Judith Huddleston
F
Feebruary Anniversaries
15-Happy 20th Anniversary
Gloria & Chuck Longueuil!
16-Happy 55th Anniversary
Constance & John Fontana!
22-Janet & John Hill
Boo Boo-isms...
Don’t mind me- I’m
shell shocked. I ate too
many hard boiled eggs
in the last war!
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Lunch
A Sincer
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Sincere
Thank
You
to our 2011
Very Gener
ous Sponsor
s!
Generous
Sponsors!
American House in Hazel Park
Best Buy Geek Squad
Hopcroft Funeral Home
Dunkin’ Donuts
Starbucks Coffee
Shanbom Eye Specialist
City Medical PC
920 on the Park
CarePRO
Right at Home
Home Care Assistance
Please accept our heartfelt thanks
for your donations. The senior
center had a very successful year
due to your help. We are grateful!
Thank you for being our
guardian angels!
Senior Center Wish List
Below is a list of items the Senior
Center needs. If you are able to
donate any of them we would
greatly appreciate it!
Commercial treadmill
Ink cartridges (see staff)
Costco gift cards
Meijer gift cards
Framed cork board
White copy paper
Colored copy paper
Tombow correction tape
Clorox antibacterial wipes
Hand sanitizer
Windex spray
Ziploc bags (sandwich & gallon)
Paper towel rolls
Duracell or Energizer batteries
Prizes for bingo
Silverware
SENIOR DINING
All Senior Retirees 55 yrs. of age, their
spouses and disabled persons are invited
to participate in the senior dining
program. For those 55 and older the
charge is $3.00 and for those under 55
the charge is $3.50.
See menu on calendar.*
For reservations call 248.398.0990
by 1:00 pm the day before.
*Menu subject to change.
www.oaklandcountymobilemeals.com
Monthly Birthday Celebration
Fridays, January 20 & February 17
Noon Lunch
Cake will be served with lunch to
celebrate birthdays this month. You
are invited to join the celebration if
you are celebrating your birthday this
month.
Contact Information
Oakland County Health Division
Nurse on Call: 1.800.848.5533
Senior Citizen Services Coordinator:
248.858.0213
Area Agency on Aging: 1.800.852.7795
Oakland County Sheriff’s Department
For free 911 cell phones: 1.248.975.9700
Social Security Administration:
1.800.772.1213
Legal Hotline: 1.800.347.5297
Pension Rights Hotline: 1.800.347.5297
Oakland County Parks: 1.248.858.7596
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program:
1.800.803.7174
State Long Term Care Ombudsman:
1.866.485.9393
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging:
www.michigan.gov/miseniors
AARP: www.aarp.org/statepages/mi.html
US Administration on Aging:
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/default.htm
National Council on Aging: www.ncoa.org
Healthy Aging for Older Adults:
www.cdc.gov/aging
OCHD Senior Resource Directory:
www.oak.gov.com/seniors/directory
248.545.3464
Together We Can Change the World
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One Person at a Time
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
As the seasons change and your family migrates indoors for the
winter, a lot of energy can be wasted to keep your family and your
home comfortable. Between 40 and 70% of all home energy is
wasted, but we could save about half of that by buying efficient
appliances and taking energy-saving measures.
Here are Some Inexpensive Solutions to Consider
Cover your air conditioner: If you can’t remove your window unit,
consider covering it both inside and out.
Caulk it: Small spaces and gaps around windows and pipes and
wires entering the home create energy wasting drafts that can cut the
efficiency of your heating system.
Block drafts: Draft blockers are foam plates that fit behind light
switches and electrical outlets to reduce drafts that enter through
those spaces. You can get a packet of 10 for about $3 and they’re
easy to install with just a screwdriver.
Upgrade your thermostat: Changing your thermostat to a
programmable one allows you to control the temperature in your
home at different times of the day without you being home. Keep the
heat off when you’re out of the house and set it to turn back up before
you get home which can save 12% or more on your energy bill.
Perform regular maintenance. If you have a forced air furnace,
make sure to clean or change the furnace filter about once a month.
Most furnaces will need to be professionally cleaned and tuned once
a year.
Reflective Window Film: Place these thin, plastic sheets directly on
the inside of window panes and glass doors. The film reflects inside
heat back into your home, reducing the amount that is conducted
outside through windows. The film costs about $10 a window and is
easy to put on — it adheres to the window directly, or with the help of
water from a spray bottle.
Storm Window Kits: It can be expensive to have storm windows
installed throughout your house, but there is a less-expensive way to
weatherproof home windows. Storm window kits consist of plastic film
or sheets to cover the window. Attaching the plastic is done with tape
or tacks. Prices range from about $3 to $10 per window.
Weatherstripping: Create a tight seal around all your windows to
reduce heated and cooled air from escaping outside. Weatherstrips
are plastic, foam, felt or rubber strips that fit around window and door
frames with a self-adhesive backing. Prices vary, but average about
$5 per window or door
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Penny Fundraiser News
In 2011 you donated a grand total of $311.64 to our
program! Wow! Thank you all!
Over the last two months you have donated a total of $70.61. Our
big winner this time is Julie Moran who donated $21! Thank you
Julie and to everyone else below.
Loretta Ortbals, Delphine Dusza, Marion Blavatt, Rose Howell,
John Hobbs, Brenda Peters, Janet Hill, Stephanie Drake, Ray &
Lorraine Dulecki, Irene Koziol and Anonymous.
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.
Cataract, glaucoma, and general ophthalmology
State-of-the-art cataract surgery
Including multi-focal implants
Shanbom Eye Specialist
28747 Woodward Ave. Berkley, MI 48072
Call today for your appointment- 248.546.2133
CITY MEDICAL, P.C.
Thomas M. Pinson, D.O.
Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine
30581 Stephenson Hwy.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1770
Fax (248) 589-2838
www.citymedicalpc.com
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January/February Puzzle ContestIf you know the answer to the puzzle below, you can come to
the Senior Center’s front desk starting at 9:00 am on
Thursday, January 5 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.
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November/December Puzzle Contest:
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Winner: Art Antosiek
Senior Scoop is Online...and it’s Free!
The Senior Scoop is online at the City of Madison Heights website.
You can request the electronic version only by sending
an email to jennifercowan@madison-heights.org. Be
sure to include your name and email address. You will
be notified via email every other month when it is
available online.
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