SHELBY TOWNSHIP JULY AND AUGUST 2012

SENIOR NEWSLETTER 51670 Van Dyke Shelby Township, Michigan Phone: 586-739-7540 / Fax: 586-323-3054 email: [email protected] Township Website - www.shelbytwp.org

AMY’S CORNER The Annual Spelling Bee is a Really Summer is upon us! Join us for a summer BEEutiful thing. activity. In August we have our annual Are you the kid that went to the Detroit Senior Picnic. Try a little B-I-N-G-O, spelling Bee back in the day? Maybe you fun, food and lots of prizes! Or, try one of won that coveted dictionary. Or, maybe the concerts in the park during July and you just really enjoy competition. Whatever August. Bus transportation is available, the case, here is your chance to hone your check inside for dates. skills, represent our Center, and have some Also, I would like to extend my sincere fun while doing it. This activity is for just thanks to all of the volunteers who give so regular folks that like words, reading and much of their time and talents. We are so are usually pretty good at spelling. Group grateful for your service. We had a wonder- practices will begin in July. The Spelling Bee ful time honoring you at the dinner in June. is October 26. Spellers will be provided with An extra big thank you to our volunteers of a list of words that will be used at the comthe year: Carolyn & Don Cope, Andrea & petition and can practice on their own or with Charlie DiPaola, and Diane & Bob Labadie. the group. Stop by the front desk to sign up The six of you are simply the best! or call 586-739-7540. COMING IN THE FALL The Annual Flea Market, Bake and Craft Sale is to be held on Thursday and Friday, November 1 and 2nd . Please bring in your donations. No clothing or shoes, please. If you’re willing to donate baked good, please sign up at the front desk. Craft tables are available for $20.00 for both days. ATTENTION: There will be no Nutrition Lunch on July 5 and 6. The kitchen is closed.

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NEED A BUS? Call us at (586) 739-7540 Office Hours - Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Detailed information available at the front desk. REGISTRATION You must register for the Shelby Senior Center every year. The cost is $3.00 for residents of Shelby Twp. and the City of Utica and $4.00 for non residents. The monies collected are used to defray the cost of this Newsletter. Membership is required for all programs. DEAF OLDER ADULTS Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. Sponsored by Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services, Inc. and Tri-County Deaf Senior Citizens. For information call (248) 473-1888.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES COUNTRY/WESTERN LINE DANCING - Old dances as well as new. Classes are $4.00 per person. Intermediate classes meet Monday at 1:00 p.m. Your instructor is Connie Frendt. BIBLE STUDY - Monday at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in studying the Bible, this is the group for you. EXERCISE - Tuesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. A great exercise for people of all ages. Janice Bartneck, Instructor. Only $1. CHAIR EXERCISE -Wednesday at 10:15a.m. This exercise is perfect for those who want a great workout and still have the support of a chair. Pat Pircer, Instructor. Only $1.

SHELBY MANOR Shopping at Meijer on Monday from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and at Lakeside on Wednesday from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Call (866) 962-5515.

CHOIR - Come sing with us on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

SENIOR LOAN CLOSET This a free service to the community. Crutches, canes, portable commodes, walkers and wheelchairs are available on loan for the short term.

BRIDGE - Friday at 1:00 p.m. You do not need a partner. No cost.

DO YOU HAVE ANY UNUSED YARN? If you have any yarn you aren’t using, please bring it to the Senior Center and it will be used to knit and crochet articles that will be donated to charity. ARTIST EXHIBIT The work of one of our local artists is displayed in the cafeteria or showcase for a two month period. Perhaps you might find the perfect piece of art you have been searching for to grace your home. Come and check out the artist for July and August, Lorraine Gedeon. TAI CHI Will resume the first Monday after Labor Day at 12:30 p.m. The classes are $39.00 for 6 weeks. Janet Randolph, Instructor.

PEDRO - Join us on Friday at 12:30 p.m. No cost.

HAPPENINGS - Discussion of current events as found in newspapers, magazines and on TV. Friday at 1:00 p.m. Roger Angeles, Facilitator. CONNECTING THREADS QUILTING GUILD Is on summer hiatus, but will resume in the fall and meet Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Call for further information. 586-739-7540. LOW VISION GROUP - Is on summer hiatus, but will resume in the fall and meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Chuck Ogier, Facilitator. NEW CRAFT CLASS - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Check at front desk for details. Carolyn Cope, Facilitator.

JULY HAPPENINGS

AUGUST HAPPENINGS

Independence Day will be celebrated at our July 4th Party on Tuesday, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. For our entertainment, we are going to try something a little different. Don Eickholdt, an expert on lighthouses will be joining us. As residents of a Great Lakes state, we should enjoy hearing about something that is an integral part of our history. Come and enjoy a nutrition lunch followed by Don’s interesting presentation. The price is $6.00.

The August Lunch Bunch will be going to Eastern Market for the recently instituted “Eastern Market Tuesday”. Lunch will be at Slows BBQ banquet room. Slows is owned by a young man who is deeply involved in rebuilding Detroit. It is located near the old train station. The price is approximately $26.00 (tbd) for lunch and the bus. The date is Tuesday, August 14. Departure is at 10:00.

What better way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon than cruising on the Detroit River. On July 20th we will be doing just that on a Diamond Jack cruise. Before the cruise we will have breakfast at the Hudson Cafe where you can choose from traditional breakfast to yummy crepes, etc. Sandwiches are also available. You may order off the menu with separate checks. The cruise and bus are $ 16.00. Depart at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments/snacks may be purchased on the boat. THERE IS NO DINNER DANCE IN JULY. DANCES WILL RESUME IN AUGUST. Silla Tomasi, Medicare Assistance Program Representative, is coming back to assist you with the open enrollment for Medicare, October 17 through December 5th. Appointments start at 9:00 a.m. and the last appointment is at 3:00 p.m. These sessions are for Medicare Part D only. There is no cost for Mr. Tomasi’s services. Call for an appointment. 586-739-7540.

BRAIN GAMES A group called Brain Games meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. If you are curious, come and observe. This is fun and you are never pressured to participate. Call the Center for information 586-739-7540.

The August Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, August 17 at 5:30 p.m. The theme will be ‘A Night in Hollywood’. Music for dancing by Tri-City Plus and a scrumptious dinner will be served. Tickets are $16.00 at the front desk. You may come to the dance only for $8.00. The Annual Senior Picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 22 at Riverbends Park, Hickory Grove Shelter, at 10:00 a.m. There will be bingo and lots of fun. A delicious picnic lunch will be served. Tickets are $12.00 at the front desk. Only you can be yourself. No one else is qualfied for the job. Bits ‘n Pieces Magazine RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, August 7th 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. THE SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS AND STAFF WISH TO THANK THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS: American House Deneweth’s Gardens Henry Ford Macomb Meijer’s Nitches Meat & Deli Pine Ridge of Shelby Sheryl McLaughlin -doTerra Essential Oils Utica Florist Wasik Funeral Home

Buffalo Wild Wings Don Pablo’s Ice Cream/Custard Shop National Coney Island Pearl Nails Sam’s Club Starbuck’s T.G.I.F. Utica Heights Bakery

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Wii Get some exercise and have fun at the same time. Play Wii bowling, golf, etc. on Mondays from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. You can play sitting or standing.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES Social Security http://www.ssa.gov/ National Council on Aging http://www.ncoa. org/ U.S. Senate http://www.senate.gov/ U.S. House of Representatives http://www. house.gov/ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www/cms.hhs.gov/

THE STEERING COMMITTEE IS ON A SUMMER HIATUS. MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.

BUS SERVICE Did you know that the Senior Center operates four buses every day Monday through Friday. We are fortunate to partner with Smart and provide community transit for seniors or residents with disabilities that reside in Shelby or Utica and are members of the Senior Center. For medical appointments we travel north to 27 mile, south to 18 mile, east to Romeo Plank and west to Livernois. For shopping we stay within Shelby and Utica. Bus tickets are $.50 each way. Contact the Senior Center anytime, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note that we need two weeks advance notice for medical appointments and one weeks advance notice for personal appointments.

ASK THE LAWYER Tuesday, July 10th Tuesday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

NUTRITION PROGRAM Seniors who are 60 years of age and older are eligible to participate in the Macomb County Nutrition Program. A lunch time meal is served here at the Center, Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. A $3.00 donation is welcome. Meals are served on a first -come- first served basis. The Nutrition Program also has a birthday party each month. Please check with the kitchen for the dates. All those planning to attend the monthly birthday party must sign up with the kitchen in person.

TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR EVENING EVENTS IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST. CALL US OR STOP BY THE FRONT DESK IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF A RIDE. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU SIGN UP EARLY FOR ALL ACTIVITIES. THE LUNCH BUNCH, PARTICULARLY, FILLS UP QUICKLY AND IS USUALLY SOLD OUT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AT 586-739-7540.

ELDER ABUSE If you feel you are being abused or know someone who you believe is being abused, please call Macomb County Elder Abuse Hot Line 877-412-6109 Help is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. QUILTING GUILD The Connecting Threads Quilting Guild meets on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. The ladies turn out some really lovely quilts. Membership in the Quilting Guild is open and new people would be welcomed. Come and join the group and bring your ideas for new projects. THE QUILTING GUILD IS TAKING JULY AND AUGUST OFF AND WILL MEET AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER.

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