The Communicator. City of Romulus. Free Tax Services. Lucky Bunny Luncheon. Romulus Senior Communicator. Attention Meals on Wheels Recipients!

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1 Motor City Casino Trip Tuesday, Mar. 15th 8:15 a.m. Romulus Seniors are visiting the Motor City Casino for a cost of $13 per person and the Casino provides $25 in credit upon arrival. Seats are limited, call the Center to reserve your spot today. Art Class Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Dewey Faulkner will be teaching basic art and drawing at the Senior Center. Come express your creativity with us! Attention Meals on Wheels Recipients! In order to receive your daily meal, you MUST have your driveway cleared of snow and salted. This is for the safety of our workers. If you need assistance with this, please call and see if you are eligible for chore services. City of Romulus The Communicator THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS Free Tax Services March 2016 Another tax season is fast approaching. The Romulus Senior Center will provide free tax services through AARP and the help of our City Treasurer. If you are 60 or older, handicapped or low income individuals, please have your paper work ready in order to sign up for your tax appointment. No walk-ins please. Call the Senior Center now to schedule your appointment. Participants in the program are asked to provide: Copy of last year s income tax return W-2 forms if you earned a salary Unemployment compensation statements SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits All 1099 forms showing interest of dividends 1099R form from the payer of your pension or annuity All forms indicating Federal income tax paid Dependent care provider information (name, employer ID, SSN) All receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions Social Security cards or official documentation for yourself and all dependents Photo ID Lucky Bunny Luncheon Wednesday, March 16th 11:00 a.m. Celebrate the luck of the Irish and Easter all in one! Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage lunch with wild rice and dessert. Don t forget to wear your green! There will be raffles and gifts. Price is $3 per person. Come to the Senior Center today to RSVP! Romulus Senior Communicator 1

2 March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 Club #1 Programs and Services No Meeting Meeting Bag Lunch Games Meeting Bag Lunch Games No Meeting Lunch Out at 12:30 p.m. Meeting Bag Lunch Games Daily Walking & Stretching Every Weekday Walking at 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Stretching at 12:00 p.m. Bring some movement into your life with our walking and stretching programs! March Birthdays 2 Nancy Klimkowski 17 Shirley Stone 5 Rose Wegienka 18 Beatrice Shepard 5 Betty Lenossi 20 Patty McCarthy 5 Gloria Chandler 22 Jeanette Morgan 6 Louise Bell 23 Marjorie Krupnow 7 Goldie Hoffman 23 Beverly Williams 8 Carolyn White 24 Ellen Frasier 8 Karen Kusibab 24 Kathleen Shipp 8 Marie Wood 25 Mary Misouria 11 Beverly Brown 26 Timothy Bush 11 Dorothy Flagg 26 June Boddie 12 Ineace Truitt 27 Barbra Shepherd 12 Jeanette Dziobak 28 Pam Nitzkorski 14 John Carr 29 Julia Kamin 15 Rose Swidan 31 Ronald Gobel 17 Audrey Stone Jesse s Inspiration Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Come to worship and be motivated with our own, Jesse Charles, every Thursday! Red Hatters Club Thursday, March 3rd 12:00 p.m. Membership is growing in our Red Hatters Club, and they are looking for even more members. Join them at their next meeting! Free Blood Pressure Checks Wednesdays, Mar. 9th & 23rd 10:00 a.m. Corpore Sano Home Health Care, Inc. is providing free blood pressure checks. Monthly Birthday Potluck and Bingo Monday, Mar. 28th 11:00 a.m. Visit the Senior Center for the monthly Birthday Bash. There will be bingo & potluck before the presentation of a birthday cake & the singing of Happy Birthday. BINGO Bingo is played at noon on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Senior Center. The fee is 25 cents for two bingo cards. 2 Romulus Senior Communicator

3 Dates to Remember Shopping Trips Every Monday 9:00 a.m. Quilting Club Every Thursday 6:00 p.m. Trip to Dollar Tree March 4 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks March 9 & 23 10:00 a.m. Liquid Nutrition March 9 9:00 a.m. Lunch Out March 11 11:00 a.m. Motor City Casino March 15 8:15 a.m. Lucky Bunny Luncheon March 16 11:00 a.m. Visit the Lawyer March 16 1:00 p.m. Commodities/Focus Hope March 17 9:30 a.m. Haircuts March 21 10:00 a.m. Movie Out March 30 11:00 a.m. Grocery Shopping Mondays 9:00 a.m. Visits to Meijer or Walmart in Belleville. Don t forget to call ahead of time to attend. We need counts in order to complete our route schedules. Thank you. Senior Center Closed Good Friday Fri. March 25th Waste Management No Delays Attention Chore Services Participants: If you are on the chore service s list, please have salt by your front door. We do not provide or purchase salt. When our workers come to shovel your snow, they will put salt down if you have some at your front door. Please be patient with us, we will make our way to everyone in a timely manner. Do not try to go outside or do it yourself. If you need your snow shoveled, please call so we can put you on the list. Trips and Outings Lunch Out to Cracker Barrel Friday, Mar. 11th 11:00 a.m. Take the bus out to lunch with your friends! $2 transportation cost. Senior Book Club Tuesday Mar. 15th 10:30 a.m. The Romulus Public Library will be holding a morning book club at the Center. This month they discuss: The Photographer s Wife by Nick Alexander Quilting Club Thursdays 6:00 p.m. Anyone ages 16 and up are welcome. For those interested in learning to quilt, wanting to finish a project or start something new! Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 a.m. (the night of Saturday, March 12th) Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour! Movie Out Wednesday, Mar. 30th 11:00 a.m. Sign up to go see a movie at the Emagine Canton Cinema. $2.00 for Transportation $8.75 for Ticket, Pop & Popcorn Romulus Senior Communicator 3

4 Message from the Director, Rose Swidan SPRING-SPRING-SPRING Winter is on its way out, and summer is almost here. We are looking forward to all the wonderful programs and fun events going on at the Senior Center. Stop by and pick up the Communicator it will be ready by the fourth week of every month so you can plan accordingly. We are excited to roll out our new classes on Pinterest, wellness and healthy eating tips. It will all start in the month of April, so stay tuned. We have new trips to Turkeyville, ride the River Queen on the Au Sable River and a tour of Detroit with a meal at the Whitney. Don t forget to sign up for our exciting Lucky Bunny Luncheon with the Leprechaun on March 16th. Join us for great food, gifts, raffles, music and much more. Hope to see you soon, Rose Thank you to Rosalie Green for all the hard work she put in for the Valentine Luncheon. Rosalie coordinated everything, decorated, and cooked in Rose s absence! Great job! 4 Romulus Senior Communicator 5

5 Message from Mayor Burcroff March brings hope for warmer weather and time with family. I wish you a happy St. Patrick s Day, Happy Easter and first day of spring. On March 12th I am hosting the Mayors Ball Fundraiser with the Mayor of Belleville, Kerreen Conley, to benefit the Romulus and Belleville Boys and Girls Clubs. If you d like to buy tickets or make a donation, please come visit my office. As the weather is starting to break, now is your opportunity to get over to the Senior Center and take advantage of their outings and programs. I m looking forward to seeing you all at the Lucky Bunny Luncheon on the 16th and at the St. Patrick s-themed Party benefitting a long time employee in need at the Progressive Hall on the 19th. Sincerely, LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor of Romulus Thank You to Our Sponsors! Any other businesses or organizations are welcome to purchase an ad in the Communicator for $75 for six months. All proceeds go toward the construction of a new Salon at the Senior Center! Goddard Rd. Romulus, MI (734) Romulus Senior Communicator 5

6 Need a Venue for your meeting or party? Rooms for Rent at the Senior Center The Romulus Senior Center is a great place to celebrate any special occasion from baby showers, to family reunions and even wedding receptions! Rooms are available any day of the week and can hold up to 120 people. Arrange for a caterer or use the on-site kitchen. Call today! Events at the Romulus Public Library Second Monday Book Club Monday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. 33 Men: Inside the Miraculous Survival and Dramatic Rescue of the Chilean Miners by Jonathan Franklin To register for all Library programs call (734) or visit the Circulation Desk at Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm / Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm / Sunday: Closed Travel, Treasures & Tours Pure Detroit Tour w/meal at the Whitney This tour will touch on iconic landmarks such as the Guardian Building and new developments including the burgeoning art scene. Enjoy award winning cuisine at The Whitney, Detroit s most iconic mansion. Before heading home, visit Belle Isle Whitcomb Conservatory and Aquarium. Depart Wed. April 27, 2016 $99 per person Ships Ahoy the AuSable River Ride on the glorious AuSable River aboard the River Queen, an authentic double-decker paddle wheel river boat. Enjoy $10 slot play during a 3 hour visit to Saganing Eagle s Landing in Standish. Includes lunch at Wiltse s in Oscoda. Depart Fri. June 17, 2016 $89 per person Turkeyville Nana s Naughty Knickers Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the Five Boroughs area! Along with this professional theater enjoy your included bountiful country dinner and dessert. Depart Thurs. May 26, 2016 $74 per person 6 Romulus Senior Communicator

7 Recipe Exchange: Easy Irish Beef Stew 2 T. olive oil 3 T. all-purpose flour 2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 white onion, cut into large chunks Ingredients Directions 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 c. beef broth 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1 (12 fl. oz.) can or bottle of irish stout beer (ex. Guiness) 1 T. cold water 1 T. cornstarch 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss beef cubes with flour to coat, then fry in the hot oil until browned. 2. Place carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic in a large slow cooker. Place meat on top of vegetables. 3. Mix together beef broth and tomato paste and pour into the slow cooker along with the beer. 4. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours, or on low for 8 hours. During the last hour before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and then stir into the broth. Simmer on the high setting for a few minutes to thicken. Need Food? Low income residents are eligible for free commodities each month. A variety of food is provided by the Emergency Food Assistance Program. Distribution: Thursday, March 17th at 9:30 a.m. Liquid Nutrition is also available: Wednesday, March 9th at 9:00 a.m. Romulus Senior Communicator Food Services Hot Meals Daily Lunch at the Senior Center is provided daily at 11:00 a.m. Please call (734) the day before to reserve a meal. Wayne County asks for a donation of $2.25 Volunteers Needed The Senior Center is looking for volunteers to pack food each morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the Meals on Wheels Program. Please call if you are interested. 7

8 RO M U LU S S E N I O R C E N T E R Bibbins Romulus, MI Phone: (734) Customer service at all levels Always offer solutions New and innovative ideas Our Romulus Team Mayor Senior Center Director Office Assistant Office Staff/Bus Driver Bus Driver Meals-on-Wheels CDBG Chore Services LeRoy D. Burcroff Rose Swidan Rachel Harris Rosalie Green Karen Kusibab Cindy Coak Karin Laskaska Leondo Smith Larry Cochran Comcast Cable Channels 12 & 18 Important Phone Numbers Important Phone Numbers Senior Resources Prescription Assistance Information (734) Food Assistance/Wayne County Meals (734) Counseling & Substance Abuse (734) Department of Human Services (313) Care Management Family Resources (734) Adult Abuse (855) Applying for Bridge Card (313) Food Assistance in Romulus (734) City of Romulus EMERGENCY: Dial (Police) Mayor s Office (734) City Council (734) City Clerk s Office (734) City Treasurer s Office (734) Community Services Department (734) Department of Public Services (734) Water Department (734) Romulus Senior Communicator

9 March 2016 Please note that advanced sign up for programs, luncheons, lunch out, shopping, trips, and tours will help prevent cancellation of these events. Hot meals daily call 24 hours ahead Wayne county Liquid Nutrition and Meals on Wheels Transportation M-F call for appointment 24 hours ahead for reservation Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Red Hatters 12pm 4 Dollar Tree 11:30 Pokeno 12pm Walmart 9am Bible Study 11:30am 8 Club #1 11am 9 Liquid Nutrition 9am Blood Pressure 10am Lunch Out 11am Pokeno 12pm Meijer 9am Bible Study 11:30am 15 Motor City 8:15am Book Club 10:30am Club #1 11am 16 Manicures 10am Luncheon 11am Lawyer 1pm 17 Focus Hope/ Commodities 9:30am 18 Podiatrist 10:30am Pokeno 12pm Walmart 9am Haircuts 10am Bible Study 11:30am 22 Club #1 Lunch Out 12:30pm 23 Blood Pressure 10am Meijer 9am Birthday Bingo Bash 11am Bible Study 11:30am 29 Club #1 11am 30 Movie Out 11am 31