BBQ Luncheon Wednesday, August 24th 11:00 a.m.

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS August 2016 Motor City Casino Trip Tuesday, August 16th 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. Detroit Tigers Fun Come to the Senior Center for all day games with your Tigers gear to cheer them on and watch the game with friends! LAST Trip to Comerica Park Wednesday, August 31st Sign up for a trip to Comerica Park to see our Detroit Tigers play the Chicago White Sox. Tickets on sale now for $26 each. Bus leaves the Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. Seating is limited. Purchase yours today! BBQ Luncheon Wednesday, August 24th 11:00 a.m. Come enjoy a summer BBQ lunch with your Senior Center staff. Please call to pre-register. Annual Senior Center Health and Wellness Fair Tuesday, September 13th 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open to people of all ages! Romulus residents and those from surrounding communities welcome! Call to pre-register for flu and shingles shots! Blood pressure checks! Blood Sugar Screenings! Raffles! Prizes! Featured Vendors Include: BCBS of Michigan Senior Alliance Corpore Sano Beltone Hearing Center RAC The Lodge at Taylor Regency Health Care Health Quest and more! Romulus Senior Communicator Senior Center Craft Show Sept. 17th-18th During Pumpkin Festival Weekend. Sat: 10am-6pm Sun:11am-5pm Cost is $25 to reserve a table. Call the Senior Center to sign up. www.romulusgov.com 1

August 2 August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30 Programs and Services Club #1 No Meeting Meeting Games Bag Lunch No Meeting Meeting Games Bag Lunch No Meeting BINGO Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. The fee is 25 cents for two bingo cards. NEW Art Class Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. We are excited to start our drawing and painting class with Chryl Stanley beginning Aug. 9th. She will be teaching all types of art including painting drawing and craft projects. If you are interested please sign up. 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, Aug. 4th at 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, Aug. 10th & 24th 10:30 a.m. Corpore Sano Home Health Care, Inc. is providing free blood pressure checks. August Birthdays 1 Fred Michaels 15 Karin Laskaska 1 Dennis W. Aune 18 Virginia Thomas 1 Constance Archie 21 Marion Bredfield 2 Olga Komyathy 21 Fay Cook 2 Cecilia Brody 21 Alice Giabowski 5 Hester Baker 22 Helen Budd 5 Harold Sell 22 Marilynn Kolo 8 Beatrice Scott 23 Harold Beutner 8 Jim Freeman 23 Robert Lee 9 Joyce Tkachuk 24 Cindy Coak 9 Minnie Warren 25 Fanny Markey 9 La Verne Newtown 26 Irene Wendlend 10 Pat Cassidy 27 Louise Rush 10 Thelma Leopadi 28 Virginia Sell 10 Kerry Vaughn 28 Margaret Taylor 11 Florence Klein 29 Blanche Bogotski 12 Carol Kochanoski 29 Chuck Shonta 13 Mary Podlaski 30 Thelma Massey 14 Charles Pinter 30 Fannie Thomas 15 Carol Casmer 31 Steve Pyenta 15 Juanita Neal Monthly Birthday Potluck and Bingo Monday, Aug. 29th at 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. 2 Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com

Dates to Remember Shopping Trips Every Monday 8:15 a.m. Art Class Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks August 10 & 24 10:30 a.m. Liquid Nutrition August 10 9:00 a.m. Lunch Out August 12 11:00 a.m. Haircuts August 15 10:00 a.m. Motor City Casino August 16 8:15 a.m. Commodities/Focus Hope August 18 9:30 a.m. Visit the Lawyer August 18 1:00 p.m. Movie Out August 23 10:00 a.m. BBQ Luncheon August 24 11:00 a.m. Grocery Shopping Mondays 8:15 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. Movie Out Wednesday, Aug. 23rd 10:00 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 Senior Center Closed None Waste Management No Delays Quilting Club We are taking a hiatus for the summer See you again in the fall! 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! Senior Book Club Tuesday, August 16th 10:30 a.m. The Romulus Public Library will be holding a morning book club at the Center. This month they discuss: The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin Trips and Outings Lunch Out to Sunny s Coney Island Friday, Aug. 12th 11:00 a.m. Take the bus out to lunch with your friends! Trip to Detroit Zoo Wednesday, Sept. 7th 9:15 a.m. Mark your calendars and sign up for a special trip for Senior Day at the Detroit Zoo. Cost is only $7 per person. Trip to Portofino Wednesday, Aug. 17th 10:00 a.m. Join the restaurant club for a relaxing lunch on the patio of Portofino looking out over the beautiful river scenery. Seats are limited, please call and sign up ASAP. Holocaust Memorial Center & Museum Wednesday, Sept. 28th 12:00 p.m. Located in Farmington Hills, the Holocaust Memorial Center s mission is to remember those who perished and survived the Holocaust. Cost is $10 per person. Seats are limited, sign up now. www.romulusgov.com 3

Message from the Director, Rose Swidan Thank you to all our seniors that participated in the Senior Olympics you are all winners in my eyes & I am so proud of you! Don t forget to sign up for all the great trips and events that we have coming up. We are going to Portofino on the river on August 17th, and our last trip to the Tiger s Game is August 31st. On August 24th, make sure to join us here at the Senior Center for the BBQ luncheon. Looking ahead to September, please pre-register for your flu shot at our Health Fair on September 13th. Also, mark your calendars for the Pumpkin Festival, September 16-18, and stop by the Senior Center to check out our own craft vendors that weekend. Remember to stay safe during these heat waves. Don t stay outside in the sun for too long, and stay hydrated by making sure to drink a glass of water even if you don t feel thirsty. Have a great summer! All my love, Rose 7:00-9:30 p.m. Fri. June 10 Trilogy Top 40 Fri. June 24 Hines Drive Classic Rock Fri. July 9 Toppermost Beatles Tribute Fri. July 22 D Tour R&B/Motown Fri. Aug. 5 Rick Lieder Variety Fri. Aug. 12 Rustbelt Revival Rootsy Rock Fri. Aug. 19 Remedy Rocking Country Fri. Aug. 26 Infinity and Beyond Journey Tribute 4 Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com 5

Message from Mayor Burcroff We ve had a lot of fun around Romulus this summer already and I encourage you to continue staying active in our community this month. Sounds in Downtown will be every Friday now through the end of August. This has become one of our City s most-attended events and if you haven t gone to one of these summer concerts yet, make sure you get there. Don t forget to do your civic duty on August 2nd by voting in the State Primary Election, or register in the Clerk s Office to vote absentee. The last day to request receiving an AV ballot by mail is July 30th. Remember our privilege to vote is one of the reasons that makes our country great. I hope to see you at the BBQ on the 24th. As always, please let me know if there is anything I, or my staff, can do to be of service to you. 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! 36567 Goddard Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 941-0755 Orders over $10 receive free jets bread! Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com 5

Recipe Exchange: Mediterranean Nachos Ingredients 1 (7 oz.) bag whole-wheat pita chips 2 diced plum tomatoes 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1/2 medium cucumber, chopped 2 T. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra drizzle for garnish 4 T. red wine vinegar 1 (15 oz.) can unsalted chickpeas (plus some of the draining liquid for texture) 3 T. tahini 2 T. lemon juice, plus additional slices for garnish Directions 1. Set oven to 375 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 2 cloves garlic 1/4 t.. Kosher salt 1/2 c. 2% low-fat greek yogurt 1 T. chopped dill 1 T. chopped parsley 1 T. chopped mint 1/2 c. feta cheese 1/2 c. part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 c. black olives, canned, pitted, chopped 2. Make tomato cucumber salsa by mixing tomato, cucumber, onion, 1 T. olive oil and 2T. Red wine vinegar. Let sit in fridge at least 30 min. 3. Make hummus. Combine chickpeas, tahini, 1 T. lemon juice, garlic cloves, and salt in food processor. Use drained liquid from chickpeas as needed to thin out hummus. The hummus should be thin enough to drizzle over nachos. 4. Make yogurt sauce. Combine yogurt, 1 T. lemon juice, dill, parsley, mint, 2 T. red wine vinegar and 1 T. olive oil. 5. Arrange pita chips on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 6. Sprinkle feta and mozzarella cheese on top of chips. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted. 7. Top nachos with hummus, yogurt sauce and tomato cucumber salsa by the spoonful. Sprinkle with olives, lemon slices, and a drizzle of olive oil. Congratulations to our Romulus Senior Olympians! Photos and results will be published in our September Communicator Travel, Treasures & Tours Call Toll Free 1-877-292-6311 to reserve your spot for the events below! Shipshewana Overnight Visit the world s largest flea market and have dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. Other tours and stops included. Depart Wed., August 10, 2016 $269 per person d.o. Firekeepers Day Trip Visit this beautiful casino just two hours away. Receive $20 in coin and $5 in food. Depart Thurs., August 18, 2016 $30 per person 6 Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com

Need a venue for your meeting or party? Rooms for rent at the Romulus 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, August 8th at 7:00 p.m. Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson To register for all Library programs call (734) 942-7589 or visit the Circulation Desk at 11121 Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174 Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm / Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm / Sunday: Closed 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, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. Liquid Nutrition is also available: Wednesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Food Services Hot Meals Daily Lunch at the Senior Center is provided daily at 11:00 a.m. Please call (734) 955-4120 the day before to reserve a meal. Wayne County asks for a donation of $3.00 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. Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com 7

RO M U LU S S E N I O R C E N T E R 36525 Bibbins Romulus, MI 48174 Phone: (734) 955-4120 Our Romulus Team Mayor Senior Center Director Office Staff/Bus Driver Bus Driver Meals-on-Wheels CDBG Chore Services LeRoy D. Burcroff Rose Swidan Priscilla Herring Karen Kusibab Cindy Coak Karin Laskaska Leondo Smith Larry Cochran Customer service at all levels Always offer solutions New and innovative ideas www.romulusgov.com www.facebook.com/cityofromulus www.youtube.com/cityofromulus Comcast Cable Channels 12 & 18 Important Phone Numbers Important Phone Numbers Senior Resources Prescription Assistance Information (734) 282-7177 Food Assistance/Wayne County Meals (734) 727-7357 Counseling & Substance Abuse (734) 729-9286 Department of Human Services (313) 277-4800 Care Management Family Resources (734) 282-7177 Adult Abuse (855) 444-3911 Applying for Bridge Card (313) 580-4144 Food Assistance in Romulus (734) 955-4120 City of Romulus EMERGENCY: Dial 9-1-1 (Police) Mayor s Office (734) 942-7571 City Council (734) 955-4506 City Clerk s Office (734) 942-7540 City Treasurer s Office (734) 942-7580 Community Services Department (734) 955-4501 Department of Public Services (734) 942-7579 Water Department (734) 942-7560 8 Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com

August 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Meijer 8:15am 2 Club 1 No Meeting 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 (734) 727-7357 Transportation M-F call for appointment 24 hours ahead for reservation. (734) 955-4120 3 4 Ministries 10:30am Red Hatters 12pm Card games 12pm 5 Memory Game 11.30am Pokeno 12pm 6 7 8 Walmart 8:15am 9 Club #1 Meeting 12 pm Art Class 11:30am 10 Liquid Nutrition 9am Blood Pressure 10:30am 11 Ministries 10:30am Card Games 12pm 12 No Meals on Wheels Lunch Out 11am Pokeno 12pm 13 14 15 Meijer 8:15am Haircut 10am 16 Motor City 8:15am Book Club 10:30am Art Class 11:30am Club #1 No meeting 17 Portofino 10am 18 Focus Hope/ Commodities 9:30am Ministries 10:30am Card Game 12pm Lawyer 1pm 19 Pokeno 12pm 20 21 22 Walmart 8:15am 23 Art Class 11:30am Club #1 Meeting 12pm Movie Out 10am 24 Blood Pressure 10:30am BBQ Luncheon 11am 25 Ministries 10:30am Card Games 12pm 26 No Meals on Wheels Podiatrist 10:30am Pokeno 12pm 27 28 29 Meijer 8:15am Birthday Bingo Bash 11am 30 Art Class 11:30am Club #1 No Meeting 31 Tiger Game 11am