THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS August 2018 Motor City Casino Trip Tuesday, August 21, 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. Detroit Princess Lunch Cruise Thursday, August 2, 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 to make your reservation. SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, September 26th, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm The Annual Senior Center Health and Wellness Fair is open to Romulus residents of all ages. Surrounding communities are also welcome. If you are planning on getting a flu shot, you can call to preregister to avoid the wait. Join us and receive free blood pressure checks, hearing tests, vision tests and much more. Lots of free prizes and give-aways! Bring your Medicare/Medicaid card. For more information, please call Rose Swidan at the Senior Center. Detroit Zoo and Toledo Zoo Detroit Zoo September 5th Toledo Zoo, October 9th Don t forget to sign up seats are limited we can only have 20 passengers going, so first come first served. Please call for more info! Senior Beauty & Personality Pageant August 29, 11:00 a.m. Mark you calendar for a special event the Senior Beauty Pageant! Everyone is invited for this special luncheon. We will be serving spaghetti & meatballs, salad, rolls, and dessert. After lunch we will start the program. Men & Women are welcome to Dress to Impress. Contestants will then be asked a series of questions relating to three categories: Elegance, Grace, and Dignity. Cost is $3 each, guests and contestants are asked to RSVP in advance at the Senior Center. Special thank you to the Romulus Police Department for educating our seniors about Social Media & Identity Theft. It was a wonderful and informative meeting. We are very fortunate to have you in our city! Romulus Senior Communicator (734) 955-4120 1

August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 Programs and Services Club #1 Meeting Meeting No Meeting Meeting Games, Bag Lunch 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. Pinochle Wednesdays at 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! Free Blood Pressure Check Thursday, August 16 10:30 a.m. Beaumont is providing free blood pressure checks! Podiatrist Visit Friday, August 31 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. August Birthdays 1 Fred Michaels 17 Carma Jernijan 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 12 Carol Kochanoski 29 Chuck Shonta 13 Mary Podlaski 30 Thelma Massey 14 Charles Pinter 30 Fannie Thomas 15 Carol Casmer 31 Oscar Hamilton 15 Juanita Neal 31 Steve Pyenta BINGO Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. The fee is 25 cents for two bingo cards. Join us for a BINGO BASH on Monday, August 27th. Tai Chi 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

Dates to Remember Shopping Trips Every Monday 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. Liquid Nutrition August 8 9:30 a.m. Lunch Out to Hibachi August 10 11:00 a.m. Medicare Preventative Services Q&A August 15 11:30 a.m. Visit the Lawyer August 15 1:00 p.m. Commodities/Focus Hope August 16 9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Check August 16 10:30 a.m. Motor City Casino August 21 8:15 a.m. Movie Out August 22 10:00 a.m. Haircuts August 27 10:00 a.m. Rose s Tower Social Hour August 30 2:00 p.m. Podiatrist August 31 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 13th through 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. Trips and Outings Grocery Shopping Mondays at 8:15 a.m. 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! We will walk and move indoors during inclement weather. 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. Romulus Senior Communicator Lunch Out to Hibachi Grill Friday, August 10 11:00 a.m. Take the bus out to lunch with your friends! At the Romulus Towers, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2pm. Please RSVP (734) 955-4120 Senior Center Craft Show Sat., Sept. 22nd Sun. 23rd During Pumpkin Festival Weekend! Sat: 10am-6pm Sun:11am-5pm Cost is $25 to reserve a table. Call the Senior Center to sign up. 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. Movie Out Wednesday, August 22 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) 3

Congratulations Romulus Olympians! Congratulations to all! It was a very nice event! Thank to all the Romulus seniors! You are all champions! 4 Romulus Senior Communicator 5

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! 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 16, at 9:30 a.m. *Liquid Nutrition is also available: Wednesday, August 8, at 9:30 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 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. Events at the Romulus Public Library Second Monday Book Club Monday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin Senior Book Club Tuesday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin Little bird of Heaven by Joyce Carol Oates Romulus Senior Communicator 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 5

August Community Events Wednesday, August 1 3 rd Annual Family Safety Awareness Day, 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., Beaumont Hospital, 33155 Annapolis St., Wayne, MI 48184. Friday, August 3 Sounds in Downtown-SRO/R&R Never Forgets, Bob Segar Tribute, 7:00 p.m., Historical Park Saturday, August 4 RCS Academic Fun Fair, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Romulus High School Saturday, August 4 Relay for Life, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m., Romulus Senior Center Tuesday, August 7 State Primary Election, Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8 Fun at the Farmer s Market, Trip to Crosswinds Marsh 1 st -5 th, Michigan Trees, FREE, Bus leaves Historical Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. and returns at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 10 Trip to Outdoor Adventure Center, $15/person, 9:30am-3:30pm. Contact the Recreation Department. Friday, August 10 Sounds in Downtown-Mob Opera, Classic Rock, 7:00 p.m., Historical Park Saturday, August 11 BONUS Romulus Farmer s Market, 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Romulus Historical Park 11147 Hunt St. Saturday, August 11 Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Westland Shopping Center Saturday, August 11 4 th Annual Roamin Chrome Fundraiser Poker Run Wednesday, August 15 Gleaners Free Food Distribution, 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m., Romulus High School while supplies last Wednesday, August 15 Fun at the Farmer s Market, Trip to Nankin Mills-Habitat Hike, 3 rd -8 th, FREE, Bus leaves Historical Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. and returns at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 17 Sounds in Downtown-D Tour, Soul & Funk, 7:00 p.m., Historical Park Friday, August 17 Movie in the Park, dusk, Historical Park Wednesday, August 22 Fun at the Farmer s Market, Trip to Crosswinds Marsh-Canoe Trip, 3 rd -8 th, FREE, Bus leaves Historical Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. and returns at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23 Medal of Honor Memorial Unveiling Ceremony, 6:00 p.m., Romulus Memorial Cemetery Friday, August 24 Sounds in Downtown-Rustbelt Revival, Awesome Variety, 7:00 p.m., Historical Park, Also featuring DIA Kid s Art Project Van beginning at 6:00 p.m. Joann s Happy Travelers TRIPS 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 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 734-697-2061 (Must have at least 10 people to pick-up in Romulus.) 5 6 Romulus Senior Communicator

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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 Services Director Office Staff Bus Driver LeRoy D. Burcroff Rose Swidan Priscilla Herring Karen Kusibab Michael Wojtylko Customer service at all levels Meals-on-Wheels CDBG Chore Services Cindy Coak Carolyn Jones Keiron Howard Leondo Smith Always offer solutions New and innovative ideas 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

August 2018 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 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Tiger Game 10:30am Fun Day 12pm 2 Detroit Princess 10am 3 4 5 6 Meijer 8:15am Bible study 11:30am 7 Club #1 Meeting Bunco 12pm 8 Liquid Nutrition 9:30am Bingo 12 pm Fun Day 12 pm 9 10 Lunch Out Hibachi 11am 11 12 13 Walmart 8:15am Bible study 11:30am 14 Book Club 10:30am Club #1 Meeting Bunco 12pm 15 Medicare Preventative Services Q&A 11:15am Fun Day 12pm Lawyer 1pm 16 Commodities/ Focus Hope 9:30am Blood Pressure 10:30am 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Meijer 8:15am Bible study 11:30am Motor City 8:15am Bunco 12pm Movie Out 10am Fun Day 12pm 26 27 Walmart 8:15am Hair Cuts 10am Bible study 11:30am Birthday Bash 12pm 28 Club #1 Meeting Bunco 12pm 29 Beauty Pageant Luncheon 11am Fun Day 12pm 30 31 Podiatrists 9am