THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS July 2018 Motor City Casino Trip Tuesday, July 17, 8:15 a.m. Romulus Seniors are visiting the Motor City Casino for a cost of $13 per person and the Casino provides $15 in credit upon arrival. Seats are limited, so call the Senior Center to reserve your spot today. SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, September 26th, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Romulus Senior Center will be hosting its annual Health Fair. Join us and receive flu shots, free blood pressure checks, hearing tests, vision tests and much more. Lots of free stuff! Bring your Medicare/Medicaid card. For more information's please call Rose Swidan at 734-955- 4120 Detroit Princess Lunch Cruise Thursday, August 2, 2018, 10:00 a.m. $50 per person Cost includes transportation, lunch, entertainment and cruising on the Detroit River. The ship will be returning to the dock by 2:30 pm. Please call the Senior Center at (734) 955-4120 to make your reservation. Seats are limited. Romulus Police Department Educating Seniors about Social Media & Identity Theft Friday, July 20, 11:30 a.m. Come learn and ask questions in this informal setting with the Romulus Police Department. Learn how to protect yourself while using social media, facebook, messenger and other platforms. Keep your private information safe and prevent identity theft. Encourage seniors, friends and others to attend this free session. Detroit Tigers Summer Fun! Our last bus trip to see the Tigers! Romulus seniors can enjoy a day at Comerica Park. Seats are limited so please sign up early and join the fun! Bus leaves the Senior Center at 10:30 am. Detroit Tigers VS Orioles, August 1, 2018 No refunds for cancelations - find a friend to take your ticket so you don t lose your money, if you are unable to attend. Senior Olympics Week Monday, July 23, 2018 thru Friday, July 27, 2018 The City of Flat Rock will be hosting the Senior Olympics this year. Best wishes to all seniors who will be representing Romulus this year. We will depart from the Romulus Senior Center at 6:30 am. There will be a free breakfast before opening ceremonies. Good luck to all Olympians! Go Seniors!! Romulus Senior Communicator (734) 955-4120 www.romulusgov.com 1

July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Programs and Services Club #1 Meeting No Meeting No Meeting Meeting Games, Bag Lunch Pinochle Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. Anyone who likes pinochle or wants to learn is invited to play in this weekly group! Jesse s Inspiration Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Come to worship and be motivated with our own Jesse Charles every Thursday! 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 starting something new! Mahjong Game - New Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Come and join us and learn to play Chinese Style Mahjong. This is a game for groups of 2 or 4 players and similar to Gin Rummy. Keep your brain active while having good fun. Podiatrist Visit Friday, July 27 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up for an appointment to learn about the health of your feet. This service is especially important for those with diabetes. 2 Elizabeth Kris 2 Anne Stevens 2 Pamela Caric 2 Thelma Poet 2 Juanita Johnson 3 Maxine Ryles 3 Lola Cantrell 5 Dorothy Smith 7 Ron Collins 8 Vera Pollard 10 Mamie Barker 10 Irene Kelly 10 Willa Weatherspoon 12 Darwin Schoolmaster 12 Hazel Francis 14 Dean Kwek Tai Chi July Birthdays BINGO Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. 14 Sara B Vann 18 Lucille Beltramo 18 Freda Jackson 18 Jane Szelepski 20 Donna Mae Genovese 24 Margaret Reitzi 25 Edna Cantrell 26 Laine Dailey-Papke 26 Sherri Moore 28 Edward Giabowski 29 Virginia Kimet 30 Gayle Mach 30 David Lofton 31 Ghyail Williams The fee is 25 cents for two bingo cards. Join us for a BINGO BASH on Monday, July 30th Free Blood Pressure Check Thursday July 19 10:30 a.m. Beaumont is providing free blood pressure checks! Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am Experience the health benefits of Tai Chi. This gentle form of exercise can help you maintain strength, flexibility and balance and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life. It s often called medication in motion. It also lowers blood pressure and improves health. Join us. 2 Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com

Dates to Remember Shopping Trips Every Monday - 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Liquid Nutrition July 11-9:30 a.m. Lunch Out - Applebee s July 13-11:00 a.m. Motor City Casino July 17-8:15 a.m. Ice cream social with Mayor July 17-11:30am Visit the Lawyer July 18-1:00 p.m. Commodities/Focus Hope July 19-9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Check July 19-10:30 a.m. Haircuts July 23-10:00 a.m. Movie Out July 25-10:00 a.m. Rose s Tower Social Hour July 26-2:00 p.m. Podiatrist July 27-9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 13th thru Wednesday, September 26th. If you are interested, we will be taking seniors to the Farmer s Market every Wednesday at 11:30 am. Please sign up. Daily Walking & Stretching Every Weekday Walking at 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Stretching at 12:00 Bring some movement into your life with our walking and stretching programs! We will walk and move indoors during inclement weather. Ice Cream Social with Mayor Burcroff July 17, 2018, 11:30 am You are invited to a social hour of fun, music and ice cream sundaes. It s FREE but you need to sign up ahead of time. Movies in the Park FRIDAYS At Dusk July 20th - COCO and August 17th - Jumanji Bring your lawn chairs! Note: Any programs or activities may be cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather and/or lack of pre-registrations. Please always call the Senior Center for the most up-to-date information. Trips and Outings Grocery Shopping Mondays at 8:15 a.m. Visits to Meijer or Walmart in Belleville. If you are going shopping with us, you need to call before Friday and be put on the transportation list. Seats are limited so you must call ahead. Counts are needed in order to complete our route schedules. *Due to limited space on the bus, no large carts are allowed on the bus. Please buy what you can carry and place in front of you, on the floor. Thank you. Movie Out Wednesday, July 25th 10:00 a.m. Sign up to go see a movie at the Imagine Canton Cinema. $2.00 for Transportation, $5.00 for Ticket. (Snacks and Beverages are not included) Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com 3

Message from the Director, Rose Swidan Happy summer and happy 4th of July! Now that summer is officially here, remember to make an extra effort to protect yourself from the sun, with a hat and sunscreen and keep hydrated. We have excellent programs available for you this summer. Remember to sign up for any programs you are interested in. if you are part of the Silver sneakers program, you can go to our beautiful RAC and swim for free. It is great exercise without the pain on your joint. Don t forget to join us for the ice-cream social with the Mayor on the 17th at 11:30 am. Also, I would like to invite you to join me for chair exercise class 10.30 am every Friday. Please remember if you are interested in the Project Fresh coupons and you did not get any last year, stop by and fill out your application. We only have 20 available for Romulus. Best wishes to our Senior Olympians competing at the end of the month. Enjoy your summer, be safe and I am looking forward to seeing you at the ice-cream social. With regards to food distribution for Commodities and Focus hope, remember to put the date on your calendars. Both are always the third Thursday of the month, beginning at 9.30 am until to 2:00 pm Save these Dates August 2, 2018 Detroit Princess Lunch Cruise on the Detroit River - seats are limited September 5th Detroit Zoo seats are also limited Message from Mayor Burcroff Happy Summer! 2018 is going fast, but July is certainly a great month in which to live in Romulus. There are so many summertime events in our community and you re invited! The Romulus Farmers Market is open for the season from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Romulus Historical Park Pavilion, 11147 Hunt St., in the city s Downtown area. The market will be open Wednesdays through September 26, except for July 4. I m told there typically are 15 to 20 vendors most of them from Romulus and a special theme each week. Bonus Markets will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, July 7, August 11 and September 1. The Sounds of Downtown is a series of concerts held at 7 p.m. Fridays in Romulus Historical Park. The music changes each concert and all performances are free. Bring your own seating (lawn chairs and blankets are recommended). Movies in the Park is a free series of once-a-month family-friendly films that start at dusk at the Historical Park. Coming soon: Disney Pixar Coco on July 20 and Jumanji on August 17. The movies are shown in drive-in fashion on a huge screen. Thanks to all the staff that organize these special events in the city and special thanks to our event sponsors that help allow us to host activities. By the way, the annual flea market hosted by the Romulus Historical Society is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 7, also at Historical Park. For more info, call (734) 941-6361. All the best to Romulus seniors who represent the city and the Senior Center in the 2018 Downriver Senior Olympics! Registration is under way at the center. See Rose Swidan and her staff for more details. Go Team Romulus! Have a great month. LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor of Romulus 5 4 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! Food Services 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, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. *Liquid Nutrition is also available: Wednesday, July 11th at 9:30 a.m. Relay for Life 80 s Rock Party Before Sounds in Downtown Friday, July 27th, 4:30pm to 7pm Food for sale, Corn Hole, Fowling, Jenga XL, and lots of cool 80 s Rock music. 80 s Rock Costumes are encouraged. For more information, call 734-955-4511. Detroit Zoo and Toledo Zoo Detroit Zoo September 5th / Toledo zoo, October 9th Seats are limited we can only have 20 passengers going, so first come first served. For more information call 734-955-4120 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 Crafters at the ROMULUS SENIOR CENTER during Pumpkin Festival September 22nd & 23rd, During pumpkin Festival weekend Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. $25 dollars reserves a table. Call the Senior Center to sign up 734-955-4120 Volunteers Needed The Senior Center is seeking 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 5

Downriver Senior Olympics July 23 July 27 2018 beginning at 8:00 am Hosted by The City of Flat Rock Flat Rock Community Center, 1 Maguire, Flat Rock, Michigan 48134 For more information please call the Romulus Senior Center July Community Events Saturday, July 7th Amazon Job Fair at the Romulus Senior Center Saturday, July 7th Romulus Historical Society Flea Market -Historical Park Friday, July 13th Sounds in Downtown, Scott Martin Band -Historical Park Friday, July 20th Movie in the Park - COCO -Historical Park Friday, July 27th Sounds in Downtown, Journey Tribute Band -Historical Park SAVE THE DATE Friday, August 24th D.I.A. Community Art Making Historical Park - 6 to 9 pm During the last Sounds in Downtown Joann s Happy Travelers TRIPS Wednesday, July 25th - All that Glitters $77 Thursday, August 9th - Fire Keepers $25 Tuesday, August 21st - Point Edward, Canada $38 Thursday, September 27th - Ark Encounter (2 days/1 night) $289. Tuesday, October 16th - Firekeepers Casino $37. October Monday, November 5th - Soaring Eagle, Ronnie Milsap Show $42 Tuesday, November 6th - Soaring Eagle - Ronnie Milsap Show $42 Thursday, December 13th - Nite Lites at MIS $45 For information or reservations, please call the Senior Center (734-697-2061 (Must have at least 10 people to pick-up in Romulus.) 5 6 Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com

Join SilverSneakers today! If your Medicare health plan, Medicare Supplement carrier or group retiree plan includes SilverSneakers as part of your benefit package, you get all this at no extra cost: Fitness benefit including all basic amenities Access to more than 13,000 fitness locations nationwide Optional SilverSneakers classes led by certified instructors Health education seminars and fun social events. Find out how you can take advantage of all that SilverSneakers offers! Visit our website or call today to find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers and how to get started. www.silversneakers.com 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. SilverSneakers is proudly presented in our area by: Romulus Athletic Center 35765 Northline Road Lunch Out to Applebee s Friday, July 13 11:00 a.m. Take the bus out to lunch with your friends! At the Romulus Towers, Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 2pm. Please RSVP (734) 955-4120 Have old medical equipment or supplies? Donate them to the Senior Center for those in need. There are many seniors without insurance or coverage who may benefit from items you don t need anymore. Please feel free to drop them off at the Senior Center where they will be distributed on a first come-first served basis. Items needed include: adult underwear/briefs (size L/XL most requested!), walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, bandages, toilet seat risers, etc. Are your plastic grocery bags taking up space in a drawer or cabinet? The Senior Center is in need of clean, plastic grocery bags to help with packaging our monthly commodities. Please drop them off at the front desk. Thank you very much! Romulus Senior Communicator Too many grocery bags? 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 Customer service at all levels Always offer solutions New and innovative ideas www.romulusgov.com Our Romulus Team Mayor Senior Services Director Office Staff Bus Driver Meals-on-Wheels CDBG Chore Services LeRoy D. Burcroff Rose Swidan Priscilla Herring Karen Kusibab Michael Wojtylko Cindy Coak Carolyn Jones Keiron Howard Leondo Smith www.facebook.com/cityofromulus www.youtube.com/cityofromulus Comcast Cable Channels 12 & 18 Important Phone Numbers Senior Resources Home Health Care (734) 454-3488 Salvation Army (800) 728-7825 Meals on Wheels/ Liquid Nutrition's 734-326-5202 Fax 734-326-4497 MI Dept. of Health/Human Services (855) 275-6424 MI Medicare/Medicaid Assistance (800) 803-7174 Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 MI Veterans Affairs Agency (800) 642-4838 Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 Applying for Bridge Card (888) 642-7434 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) 955-4504 Department of Public Services (734) 942-7579 Water Department (734) 942-7560 Food Assistance in Romulus (734) 955-4120 8 Romulus Senior Communicator www.romulusgov.com

July 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Meijer 8.15 am 3 Tai Chi-10 am 5 Tai Chi-10 am 6 Pokeno 7 Ministries 10.30 am Music and dance Game Day 12 pm Bingo 12 pm. Quilting 6 pm 8 9 Walmart 8.15 am 10 Tai Chi-10 am 11 Liquid Nutrition 12 Tai Chi-10 am 13 Lunch out 11 14 Club #1 meeting Bingo 12 pm Ministries 10.30 am am Pinochle games 12 Game Day 12 pm Pokeno Bingo 12 pm pm Quilting 6 pm Music and dance Fun Day 12 pm 15 16 Meijer 8.15 am 17 18 Bingo 12 pm 19 Commodities Fo- 20 Pokeno 21 Motor City 8:15 am Pinochle games 12 cus Hope 9.30 am Music and dance Tai Chi-10 am pm Tai Chi-10 am Police Education Bingo 12 pm. Club #1 no meeting Fun Day 12 pm BP 10.30 am Session 11:30am Ice Cream Social Visit with Lawyer 1pm Ministries 10.30 am 11:30 am Game Day 12 pm Quilting 6 pm 22 23 Walmart 8.15am 24 Tai Chi-10 am 25 26 Tai Chi-10 am 27 Podiatrist 9 am 28 Senior Olympics7:30 Club #1 no meeting Movie Out 10 am Ministries 10.30 am Pokeno Life screening 9 am Bingo 12 pm Game Day 12 pm Music and dance Hair cuts day 10 am Pinochle 12 pm Social Hour 2 pm Fun Day 12 pm Quilting 6 pm Bingo 12 pm 29 30 Meijer 8.15 am 31 Tai Chi-10 am Club #1 meeting - bag lunch Bingo 12 pm.