Dear Friends, MARCH 2018 Shopping Trips Happy Spring!!!!! Programs at the Rec Complex are now in full swing. Our first session of computer classes (teaching Windows 10) is off to a great start. The students are eager to learn all the fun things that can be done using the computer. Call to have your name put on the waiting list for future classes. The Sewing Class started last month as well and we are excited to start creating beautiful projects for ourselves as well as our community. We have a couple spots left so if you have UFO s (for non-sewers this means Unfinished Objects ) at home just bring them along and sew with the group. Please call the office to make sure we have a machine available. This class is held on Friday at 11 AM. Our Breakfast Club continues on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10 AM. Join us at Applewood Coney Island on March 8th. Please remember that we have a shuttle bus that will pick you up for all events at the Rec Complex. Just call us to schedule your ride. Check this newsletter out for events sponsored by Oak Street Health!!! One last note - our offices will be closed on Friday, March 30th. Happy Easter to one and all!!! Denise Tuesday March 6th - Cherry Hill Plaza March 13th - NO SHOPPING March 20th - Meijer & Randazzo s March 27th - Walmart Please call 313-561-2382 for a pick up. Seats are limited. This includes all seniors living in senior housing as well. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Enhance Fitness - Recreation Complex Classes are held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 11 AM and a 3 PM class on Friday afternoon. The Thursday and Friday afternoon class is done with a hustle flair. Jewelry Class - Meets on Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the Rec Complex. Friendship Club - Meets 11 AM - 2 PM every Thursday at the Rec Complex. New members are welcome!!!! Crochet with JoAnne - Monday and Thursday at Lehigh Center. Wednesday at the Rec Complex. All days 11 AM - 5 PM. Sewing Class - Meets on Friday at 11:00 AM at the Rec Complex.
LUNCH WITH THE MAYOR Sponsored by Mayor Nolen THURSDAY, MARCH 15th - 12 NOON DOZIER RECREATION COMPLEX INKSTER COMMISSION ON AGING Next meeting will be Friday, March 16th, 2018 at 1 PM in the offices of the Commission on Aging in Twin Towers. MEET US FOR BREAKFAST AT APPLEWOOD!!!!! Join us on Thursday, March 8th at 10:00 AM for our monthly Breakfast Club at Applewood Coney Island.
TRIP OF THE MONTH SHOP INKSTER TOUR THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd Join us as we make a stop at Corden s Candy Carousel on Michigan Avenue where we can learn about the candy making process and purchase some delicious Easter chocolates. We will then travel to Jon s Goodtime for lunch. Cost is $10. Seats are limited, please call 313-561-2382 or 313-561-2650 to reserve your seat. Art of Aging Conference 2018 The event will be held on May 17th this year and registration forms will be out this month. Please call us to put your name on our interested list and we will contact you as soon as we have more details. SEWING CLASS AT THE DOZIER Every Friday at 11 AM until 3 PM. Learn to sew or just bring your projects to sew along with friends. Call 313-561-2382 or 313-561-2650 to reserve your machine.
$$ SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED $$ February 5, 2018 thru April 12, 2018 GET your TAXES done for FREE! You could be eligible for Tax Credits up to $4,000 if your income is $54,000 or less Free ELECTRONIC tax filing All sites handicap accessible At the following locations To find a location near you: www.irs.gov Keyword: VITA Prepared by Certified Volunteers, Electronic Filing, Direct Deposit with account info. Turn over for list of needed items. St. Clements Episcopal Church OPEN FEBRUARY 5, 2018 4300 Harrison Inkster, MI 48141 313-330-7837 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm 9:00 pm PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK SO THAT YOUR PROCESS GOES SMOOTHLY New Birth Baptist Church 27628 Avondale Street Inkster, MI 48141 313-378-2554 Thursday Only 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Brought to you by: Wayne County Asset Building Coalition United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Oak Street Health Host a February and March Birthday Celebration March 15, 2018 2-3pm Lunch and Cake Oak Street Health Community Room 27155 Cherry Hill Inkster, Mi 48141 RVSP 313-749-1178
PROGRAMS AT REC CENTER - MARCH 2018 734-728-7530 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Enhance Fitness Enhance Fitness Enhance Fitness 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM Jewelry Class Friendship Club Enhance Fitness 1:30 PM 11 AM - 2 PM 3:00 PM Crochet w/joanne Plastic Mat Project Day Sewing Class 11:00 AM - 5 PM 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM 11:00 AM MONTHLY MOVIE Lunch with the Mayor COMMISSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH March 15th AGING MEETING 2:00 PM Dozier Rec Complex FRIDAY, MARCH 16TH "WONDER" 12 Noon 1 pm @ TWIN TOWERS PROGRAMS AT LEHIGH CENTER - MARCH 2018 MONDAY THURSDAY Crochet w/joanne Crafts w/joanne 11 AM - 5 PM 11 AM - 5 PM UPCOMING ITEMS OF INTEREST: Breakfast Club at Applewood Coney Island - Thursday, March 8th @ 10 AM Monthly Movie - "WONDER" March 8th at 2 PM Coffee with a Cop at Applewood Coney Island - Tuesday, March 13th at 10 AM Lunch with the Mayor - Thursday, March 15th - 12 Noon at The Dozier Oak Street Health - February & March Birthday Celebration - Lunch & Giveaways - March 15 @ 2 PM Oak Street Health - March 20th - Brunch at Golden Corral Trip of the Month - "Shop Inkster Tour" on March 22nd Easter Egg Hunt at The Dozier - Saturday, March 31st - 11 AM - 2 PM Top Ladies Golden Age Reception - Sunday, April 15th 3 PM at Schoolcraft College, Garden City
Oak Street Health Host a Complementary Senior Brunch March 20, 2018 11am-12pm Golden Corral 37101 Warren rd Westland, Mi 48185 Also Giveaways!! Please RSVP by March 19, 2018 313-749-1178
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Michigan Metro Chapter Cordially invites you to our Golden Age Reception Honoring Senior Citizens in our community on Sunday, April 15, 2018 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Schoolcraft College- Radcliff Center 1751 Radcliff Garden City, MI 48135 ***** Join us as we present vital information on ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION- Increasing Your Awareness Keynote Speaker Betty Gonzalez, Mediator, Paralegal Great Lakes Legal Mediation Division ***** RSVP REQUIRED for the event by Saturday, April 6, 2018 to: Lady Jacqueline Jones (734) 729-6277 or Lady Betty Thomas (313) 929-7920
Inkster Commission on Aging 2000 Inkster Road Inkster MI 48141 CITY OF INKSTER Mayor Byron Nolen Mayor Pro Tem Timothy Williams Councilman Steven Chisholm Councilwoman Kim Howard Councilwoman Connie Mitchell Councilman Clarence Oden, Jr. Councilwoman Sandra K. Watley Mr. Craig Lewis, Parks & Recreation Director INKSTER COMMISSION ON AGING Commissioner Toni Bailey Commissioner Charles Coleman Commissioner Dorothy Gardner Commissioner Gabe Henderson Commissioner Doris Horne Commissioner Jean Liddell Commissioner Iris Long Commissioner June Patterson Commissioner Henry Wade Commissioner Rochelle Wells Denise M. Champagne, Program Director Funding for Inkster Senior Services provided by: City of Inkster Millages The Senior Alliance (Area Agency 1-C through the Older Americans Act) Cherry Hill Place Individual Donations In-Kind Space by: Inkster Housing Commission The City of Inkster All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Inkster Senior Services Electronic copy of this newsletter can be found on the City of Inkster s website: www.cityofinkster.com