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SENIOR SCOOPSENIOR SCOOPSENIOR SCOOP For active adults in Madison Heights For active adults in Madison Heights For active adults in Madison Heights

and the surrounding area and the surrounding area and the surrounding area age 50 & up!age 50 & up!age 50 & up!

Madison Heights Madison Heights Madison Heights

April 2018 29448 JOHN R. ROAD

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 Phone: 248-545-3464

CENTER HOURS: Monday through Friday 9:00 am—4:30 pm

April 2018

No Quilt Group: Thursday, April 12, 2018

Exercise Class Moved to 8:45 am: Wednesdays, March 14 - April 18, 2018

No Exercise: April 12, 13 & 19, 2018

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Madison Heights Senior Center

248-545-3464

Monday-Friday 9 am—4:30 pm

Staff

Jennifer Cowan ~ Senior Coordinator

Heather Parker ~ Senior Center Assistant

Marie Murphy ~ Part-time Driver

John Leuffgen ~ Part-time Driver

Gayle Verbiest ~ Part-time Driver

David Smith ~ Part-time Driver

Bill Gordon ~

Part-time Driver

Kathleen Faulkner ~ Part-time Driver/ Office Assistant

City Website:

www.madison-heights.org

This newsletter is on the City website. Click on Government, then Departments and then

Senior Center.

Check out our Facebook page by searching ‘Madison Heights Senior Citizens Center’. Be sure to ‘like’ us while you are there!

The Madison Heights Senior Citizens Center’s

mission is to provide services for persons 50 and over in the City of Madison Heights and

surrounding area.

Transportation Schedule:

MONDAYS: Doctor Appointments TUESDAYS: Errands in Madison Heights

WEDNESDAYS: Meijer THURSDAYS: Kroger

FRIDAYS: Doctor Appointments

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Rides to the Senior Center ~ 9 am or 10 am pick up

Ask about our monthly trips to: Oakland Mall, Trader Joe’s, Fresh Thyme and Aldi

Transportation Fees: Cost is $5.00 roundtrip for all doctor appointments and all

appointments going outside Madison Heights up to a seven mile radius from the Senior Center. Cost is $1.00 each way for any other

transportation within Madison Heights including daily trips for activities and lunch at the Center. Please either purchase a punch

card or use dollar bills (not coins) for transportation.

Call at least one day in advance.

*Riders must be ready 15 minutes before their pick up time and may not get picked up until 15 minutes after their pick up time depending

on the schedule, traffic and the weather.

*We need your name, your address and your phone number when you call to make a bus reservation.

*We need your doctor’s name, address and phone number if you are making a doctor appointment. One driver may drop you off and another driver may pick you back up from your appointment.

*Each person including their items that they bring onto the bus (walker, cart, groceries, bags, et cetera) must only occupy one seat so that there is enough room for everyone to sit. Please move over

to allow others to sit.

*Please limit your groceries to what will fit in two standard sized cloth bags.

*Carts and walkers must be standard size, not oversized, and be placed in front of you in the seat or at the back of the van, per the

driver’s instructions.

*Aisles must remain clear at all times per safety regulations.

*No riding of the wheelchair lift unless you are in a wheelchair or you have a walker with a seat and are unable to walk up the steps.

Please remember we will offer limited assistance when requested. If we deem you need assistance beyond what we can

provide, we reserve the right to require you to bring someone with you to assist you or to deny service if we feel your safety

or others’ safety is at risk.

*We are not responsible for any missing or broken items.

Madison Heights Senior Center 29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071 248-545-3464

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9:30-EXERCISE

11:00-CHAIR YOGA

12:00-LUNCH

12:45-AMERICAN HOUSE TOUR

1:00-WII LEAGUE

3) 9:00-TAX ASSIST

9:30-EXERCISE

10:00-SCRABBLE

11:30-CHAIR YOGA

12:00-LUNCH

12:45-PRIZE BINGO

LANCASTER DEPARTS

4)8:45-EXERCISE

9:00-MEIJER

9:15-TRIP SIGN UP

9:45-DIABETES CLASS

10:00-KNIT & CROCHET

11:00-CHAIR YOGA

12:00-LUNCH

1:00-TAI CHI

1:00-DOMINOES

1:00-COMPUTER ASSIST

5) 9:00-KROGER

9:30-EXERCISE

NO LINE DANCING

11:00-POLICE SAFETY TALK

12:00-LUNCH W/BIRTHDAY CAKE

12:30-MANI/PEDICURES

1:00-BINGO

1:00-QUILT GROUP

6) 9:30-REFLEXOLOGY

9:30-EXERCISE

11:00-CHAIR YOGA

12:00-LUNCH

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10:30-BRAIN GAMES

11:30-CHAIR YOGA

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9:30-MATURE DRIVER

10:00-ASK A LAWYER

11:00-LINE DANCING-DINING RM

12:00-LUNCH


1:00-BINGO

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9:30-EXERCISE

10:00-SCRABBLE

10:00-DRAWING CLASS

10:30-CHAIR YOGA

12:00-LUNCH

12:45-PRIZE BINGO

1:00-ADVISORY BOARD

18) 8:45-EXERCISE

9:00-MEIJER

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11:00-SISTER ACT

11:00-CHAIR YOGA

12:00-LUNCH

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10:00-SCRABBLE

10:30-CHAIR YOGA

11:00-HEALTHY COOKING

12:00-LUNCH

12:45-PRIZE BINGO

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9:15-DETROIT ZOO

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9:45-DIABETES PREV CLASS


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9:00-PURSE & JEWELRY SALE

9:00-DORSEY SPA DAY

9:00-BLOOD PRESSURES

9:30-EXERCISE

11:00-LINE DANCING

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1:00-BINGO

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9:30-EXERCISE

11:00-SMOOTHIE DAY

11:00-CHAIR YOGA

12:00-LUNCH

1:00-WII LEAGUE

TRIP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Sign up numbers will be given out on the registration date starting at 9:00 am. You may take a number, leave and come back at your allotted time. Residents’ registration starts at 9:15 am. We will not process any non-residents’ requests for trips until

at least 9:45 am, after all residents who have walked in and mailed in have been completely processed. Full payment is required for day trips and checks are preferred. There is a two ticket limit per person per trip until the end of registration. Full payment is required for day trips upon registration. Please make all checks payable to the City of Madison Heights. You may register for

extended trips at any time with deposit. There is a minimum of 15-20 people per day trip. If you mail in or leave a check with the front desk for a trip, you must also supply a self-addressed stamped envelope for your ticket stub(s), your phone number, entree choice, age/birthdate (if applicable), and address labels for each ticket are REQUIRED or we will not register you. If you need to cancel a trip or event after you have signed up, we will do everything we can to refund the cost (minus a $5.00 cancellation fee) by either selling the ticket to someone else or by cancelling your reservation if possible. However, if payment has already been issued, we may not be able to obtain a refund. If a refund is possible, it will be sent through the City Treasurer’s office and may take up to

three weeks to be processed. If you need more info, call the Center. Don’t Miss the Bus! Check in and departure times may be the same. Please be here by check in time in case we need to

leave at that time. There will be NO refunds if you are late and miss the bus.

To be fair to our patrons and staff members with allergies, we ask that you refrain from using perfume or cologne on trips or when coming to the Center.

** April Registration Begins Wednesday, April 4, 2018**


Trip Fitness Level We offer trips for all fitness levels. Some trips are better suited for patrons with higher ambulatory/fitness levels. See Key Below: Little Walking Moderate Heavy

“Burt & Me” - Meadowbrook Theatre Wednesday, June 6, 2018 10:15 am - 4:45 pm $66-Res/$68-Non-Res April Sign-Up

Enjoy the beloved songs of Burt Bacharach in Burt & Me. In this romantic musical comedy, Joe and Lacey were high school sweethearts who drifted apart when they attended different col-leges after graduation. Years later, their paths cross again as Joe devises a clever plan to win Lacey back… with the help of one Burt Bacharach. With songs from the Bacharach and David songbook such as Wishin’ & Hopin’, Walk On By, I Say a Little Prayer and many more.

Prior to the 2:00 pm show, we will enjoy a tour of Meadowbrook Hall followed by lunch which includes Roast Breast of Chicken, Wild Rice Blend, Seasonal Vegetables, dinner roll, coffee or hot tea and apple pie for dessert. Gluten free and vegetarian op-tions are available if requested ahead of time.

AuSable River Queen Cruise Friday, June 15, 2018 7:15 am - 11:00 pm $94-Res/$96-Non-Res April Sign-Up

Ship Ahoy! First we will eat lunch at Wiltse’s restaurant. After lunch come take a ride on the glorious AuSable River aboard the River Queen. One of Northeastern Michigan’s top attrac-tions, the River Queen is the only paddlewheel river boat of its kind in the north. Take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife as you relax and enjoy the 2 hour round trip ride along the Ausable River. Afterwards we will stop at Saganing Eagles Landing Ca-sino. There you will receive $10 in slot play and $5 in food. Earn 100 points and receive a bonus $10 in slot play.

Purple Door Tea Room Friday, June 1, 2018 10:30 am - 5:15 pm $66-Res/$68-Non-Res April Sign-Up

* Please note time and price change *

Elegant and charming surroundings, lovely china, linens and silver, the aroma of fresh flowers and the sound of soft mu-sic... all selected to make your experience a momentary re-treat from the ordinary. The Purple Door Tea Room is a beautiful experience. Our luncheon tea will include soup and fresh greens salad, tea sandwiches, a meat pasta salad, pastries & tea. A gluten free option will be available if you request it at the time you sign up. After our luncheon we will travel over to Five15 in Royal Oak for Drag Queen Bingo! FIVE15 hosts the wackiest bingo in Royal Oak! Part avant-garde, part audience participation, ALL COMEDY...This ain't your Grandma's bingo! With some not so normal bingo games full of cheeky innuendo and hys-terical call out's, plus a fabulous drag queen and crazy priz-es, it's a ball dropping good time. Please note: Due to Mature Content attendees must be at least 18 years of age to at-tend. Five15 offers refreshments from their full coffee bar (coffees, teas, smoothies, and more!), sodas, water, and much, much, more!

After bingo, we will head over to our last stop of the day to shop at Gayle’s Chocolates. In 1979, Gayle's Chocolates was one saucepan on one stove in Huntington Woods. She wasn't planning on starting a business but the rest is history. Still made by hand in small batches today, Gayle has taken her talents to her shop in Royal Oak. With over 4,000 de-signs, if you can think of it, they can make it. It all started

Tip of the month: Don’t Wait! If you have a trip you are really interested in, don’t wait! Sign up as soon as the trip is available. Time limits on how long tickets are available vary from trip to trip. If you wait you may not be able to get a ticket or we may have to can-cel a trip because of lack of participation.


**Events & Fundraisers**

** April Sign-Up Continued **

Rootin’ Tootin’ Volunteer Appreciation Round Up! Monday, April 16, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm FREE!!!

Calling all Cow Pokes and Fillies that have been generous enough to volunteer at the Center in 2017. We’re fixin’ to rustle you up and show our appreciation for all you do for us. We are pulling out all of the stops and putting on our fancy duds to celebrate you and all that you have done, and weeee-doggie it’s a lot! Find out who this year’s Most Wanted Volunteer is. We’ll have light vittles and things to wet your whistle. Don’t make us stick you in the hooskow for not signing up!

“Willow Run” - Purple Rose Theatre Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:45 am - 6:30 pm $56-Res/$58-Non-Res April Sign-Up

During WWII the Willow Run Bomber Plant located near Ypsi-lanti, Michigan was the largest factory under one roof in the world. Some 40,000 employees, mostly women, turned out B-24 Bombers at the rate of one every 55 minutes. Willow Run follows the journey of four of those women who migrated from all over America to find new lives at the plant. Along the way they overcome a multitude of challenges, learn to endure new sorrows, overcome deep-seated prejudices and forge new friendships. Winner of the 2017 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Prior to the show we will have lunch at Metzger’s German Restaurant in Ann Arbor where you will choose from a set menu. Lunch includes entrée, a non-alcoholic drink and dessert. Between lunch and the show you will have approxi-mately one hour to shop around town in Chelsea.

AARP Mature Driver Safety Program Thursday & Friday, April 12 & 13, 2018 9:30 am—2:00 pm $15-AARP Members/$20-Non-Members April Sign-up

This AARP class will teach you defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, rules of the road and much more. Find out how to adjust your driving to age-related changes. You may even be eligible for an insurance discount. (Consult your insur-ance agent for further details.) We will break for lunch from 12-12:30 pm daily. If you would like to purchase lunch for $3.50 at the Center, pay for your lunches when you sign up for the driving class. **If you have taken this class before, a refresher class is also available on Friday, April 27, from 12 pm-4 pm**

Jimmy John’s Field - Utica Unicorns vs. Westside Woolly Mammoths Friday, June 15, 2018 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm $53-Res/$55-Non-Res April Sign-Up The new Jimmy John’s Field in Utica will knock you out of the park! Our night out will start with an all-you-can-eat buffet on the left field patio, which begins one hour before the game and will run 30 minutes after the first pitch. The buffet will feature Premium Dearborn brand hot dogs, slow-roasted homemade BBQ pulled pork, grilled chicken breast, fresh pasta salad, seasonal fruit salad, Better Made potato chips, assorted cook-ies, unlimited Pepsi soft drinks and water, and 2 drink tickets per person for Budweiser, Bud Light or wine. Please note: If you need a vegetarian or gluten free meal, you can order one when you sign up for the trip. Once we are finished with dinner we will transfer over to our reserved grandstand seats to enjoy the game. As part of our group experience at the field, we will also enjoy a group photo on the field, a welcome message on the main scoreboard, a coach chalk talk, player autographs, the opportunity to partici-pate in the giant flag presentation during the National Anthem and a meet and greet with the team mascots. After the game we will enjoy a short fireworks show before heading back to the center after a fun summer evening out.

MSU Horticultural Gardens/ Burgdorf’s Winery Friday, June 29, 2018 8:15 am - 4:30 pm $44-Res/$46-Non-Res April Sign-Up Travel with us to Michigan State University’s Horticultural Gar-dens. Their 14 acres of diverse gardens are a superb retreat and resource for gardeners, plant lovers and people of all ages! You can easily get a bit of exercise while walking the displays. You may also get garden design ideas, or learn new annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees - or perhaps even a fruit or vegeta-ble new to you. On the other hand, you may just want to relax in a beautiful and refreshing garden setting. Included in the gar-dens are: an arbor park, an insect pollination garden, sunflow-ers, a children’s garden, Michigan native plant garden, a peren-nial garden, a conifer garden, a floral peacock, teaching green-houses, a sunken garden, a rose garden, vegetable trials, a fruit collection, as well as a reflecting pool, a fountain, a pond and a pavilion.

Our second stop will be at Dublin Square Restaurant. Entrée choices are: #1-Fish & Chips, #2-Bangers & Mash, #3-Shepherd’s Pie, #4-Corned Beef & Cabbage or #5-Mac & Cheese. The corned beef & cabbage and bangers & mash can be made gluten free if you let us know when you sign up. Lunch also includes a non-alcoholic drink.

After lunch we will head to Burgdorf’s Winery for a tasting. You will enjoy five wines along with some paired chocolates. You will also have time to shop in their store and purchase wine to take home.

Our last stop of the day will be at Bake N’ Cakes. We will enjoy a small tour and time to shop in the bakery, which retails cakes, pies, tortes, brownies, cookies, pastries and other items.

******* Events and Fundraisers Cont’d *******


Used Jewelry & Purse Sale Donations Needed Thursday, April 26, 2018 Starts at 9:00 am

Find that perfect piece of jewelry or purse for yourself, a friend or family member. Remember, it’s never too early to find that perfect gift for someone! Please support this fundraiser for the Center. *Donations of new/gently used purses & jewelry are needed*

Smoothie Day Monday, April 30, 2018

Fruity Easter Egg Smoothie

LHS Drama Club Spring Lunch & Show “Bullets Over Broadway” Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Lunch—12 Noon Show - 1:00 pm

To signup call Tracey Achrem @ 248-589-3943 Let the Center know if you will need transportation for a $2.00 fee.

Beginner Wire Weaving Class #2 Wednesdays, April 25 & May 2, 2018 3:00pm-4:30 pm $32-Res/$34-Non-Res April Sign-Up Tamra from Ariel Inspired Jewelry is back for a second begin-ner wire weaving class. This time she will teach us how to make a doodle bracelet- similar to the one in this picture. This two day class includes a lesson on: general information about wire and tools, techniques on how to hold/move and weave wire, basic coiling techniques and how to anchor beads onto your piece. The wire and beads are included in the cost of the class, and you will take home a wearable doodle bracelet de-signed by you at the end of the second class. Sign up early! Space is limited.

Healthy Cooking Class Tuesday, April 24, 2018 11:00 am $2-Res/$4-Non-Res

“April Fools Topsy Turvy”

Forget about everything that you know to be true. Up is down, left is right. Is it dessert or dinner? Heather will leave you feeling delightfully and deliciously confused in April’s cooking class! You won’t want to miss it! Please note: there are limited spots for this class, so sign up soon!

M.H.P.D. Safety Talk Thursday, April 5, 2018 11:00 am Join Deputy Chief Tim Pawlowski as he talks about today’s important issues for seniors: Home Security, Personal Safety and Identity Theft.

American House Hazel Park Tour Monday, April 2, 2018 12:45 pm - 3:30pm **FREE** Please come and visit your friends at American House Hazel Park. American House Hazel Park will pick you up for lunch, a tour and music. Spaces are extremely limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Sign up ASAP!

Dorsey Schools Spa Day Thursday, April 26, 2018 9 am - 2 pm **Free**

Sign up now to secure your spot for our spa day at Dorsey Schools in Madison Heights. Let the gifted students massage the stresses of the holidays away. Table and chair massages available. Call (248) 588-9660 to schedule your appointment.

2018 Golf League

The 2018 Golf League will begin on Tuesday, May 8 and will run 16 weeks through August 21st. Men play at Maple Lane in Sterling Heights. Cost there is $10.00 per week. If you don’t play, you don’t have to pay. Women play at Red Oaks in Madison Heights. You will need to pay for the entire 16 week season. Cost there is $176 paid in full at the Senior Center by April 6 A separate payment of $32 is due by April 6 at the Senior Center for all golfers and is used for administrative costs and prizes at the end of the season. Schedules, league format and golf rules will be sent to all golfers two weeks prior to play. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please call the Center at 248-545-3464.

Services

Ask A Lawyer Brian Hartwell, Attorney at Law

First Thursday of each month

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Special Date:

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Do you need legal help? Do you have legal questions that need answers? Receive a free and confidential consultation. Call the Senior Center at 248-545-3464 to schedule your appointment.

Foot Care Tuesday, April 17, 2018 9:00 am –11:00 am Dr. Adas and Dr. Wexler have been providing foot care in practice together for over 30 years at their office in Huntington Woods. They also provide rou-tine foot care for seniors at the Royal Oak, Clawson and Birmingham Senior Centers. They are now providing this service at the Madison Heights Senior Center. Sign up for an appointment at the front desk or by calling 248-545-3464.


We Need Your Help!

Donations Needed for Prize Bingo The Senior Center regularly needs donations for our Tuesday free Prize Bingo. Ideas for donations are: snack size chips, cookies, candy and crackers or small gifts such as notepads, hand soap, hand lotion or tissue boxes. Items should be new in original packaging. If you have any of these items and are able to donate, the Center would appreciate it! Drop items at the front desk.

Have a Heart Wish Tree

Help us make our Center needs a reality! We know the Center is as near and dear to your hearts as it is to ours! It takes everyone to make it the special place it is. Help us make it the best place to be in town. Visit our wish tree in the hallway. Each heart has an item that is needed for the Center on a regular basis. Pick up one or more of our wish hearts and when you fulfill the wish, make sure to put your name on the back of the heart and attach it to the item so that we are sure to thank you in the next newsletter!

FREE Computer Drop In Assistance Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

WHEN INSTRUCTOR AVAILABLE

Instructor: Mike Salley

Training will be offered to get you started on using a computer. Learn how to type a letter, print, set up an email account, surf the Internet, read the news-paper online, use eBay, and other topics. Call 248-545-3464 for more info or to make sure instructor is available. *** Now WIFI Accessible***

SHARP Program Senior Home Assistance & Repair Program

SHARP – Madison Heights has a program to help seniors, those that are physically challenged, and deployed servicemen and women in Madison Heights with home maintenance. The program is co-sponsored through the North Woodward Com-munity Foundation (of Troy). Volunteers perform chores & simple tasks that help seniors keep their homes safe and liva-ble. Seniors pay only for the materials, not the labor. If you or someone you know is interested, call the Senior Center at 248-545-3464 for assistance.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Are you looking for something to do? Do you have a serv-ing heart? Want to try and make your little piece of the world a little brighter? Then we need you!! The center is always in need of volunteers for a wide variety of tasks and jobs. Below is a sample list of jobs/tasks that we need volun-teers for. New items are popping up all of the time. Check with the ladies at the front desk for availability and to sign up! Straighten magazine racks Straighten book racks/shelves Help in the gardens, Weeding and watering plants Help pick up garbage outside around the Center Need added incentive? All of our volunteers are invited to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party in April.

Now Accepting Credit/Debit Cards!

For your convenience, the Senior Center is now able to accept Credit/Debit cards as a form of payment! There will be a small processing fee for each transaction. Credit card payment will be taken in person only from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily. *Fee schedule will be posted at the front desk.

Rose Garden Help

The Senior Center is in need of a few volunteers to tend to the small rose garden located at the front of the Cen-ter. A seasoned “green thumbed” gardener is not neces-sary. We have experienced gardeners that are willing to share their knowledge, but they have physical limitations. If you are interested in helping out please contact us at, 248-545-3464.

Prize Bingo Tuesdays at 12:45 pm FREE!

Join us for one hour of play, prizes and fun with your friends!

Dominoes Club Wednesdays at 1:00 pm

Drop in for some stimulating fun with dominoes on Wednesday afternoons. Get together with your friends for some friendly competition. No experience necessary.

Scrabble Club Tuesdays at 10 am

Meet in the front room for a fun game of scrabble!

Bunco

Join us Fridays from 1-3 pm. $1.00 per per-son.

Bingo Thursdays 1-3 pm

50 or older only. Admission cards are $1.00. All other cards are 25 cents each. Each week we hold a 50/50 raffle that is ear-marked for the Volunteer Appreciation and the 80 & Better Birthday Party. All funds raised will go to these two events. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!*

Knitting & Crocheting Group Wednesdays from 10 am-12 pm

Join the Oakland County R.S.V.P group as they complete lap robes for Beaumont Hospital and local nursing homes and dress dolls for the Goodfellows. Enjoy encouragement and a social time while you work to finish your latest project.

Classes and Clubs

Book Club Moderator: Sally Arrivee

Monday, May 7, 2018 1:00 pm- Free!

May’s Selection:

“Frog” by Mo Yan

Join us for book discussion.


Adult Coloring Supplies Available Need some quiet time? Just want to relax? We have the perfect solution. Color your cares away! The Center has adult coloring supplies to use at any time you feel the need to escape.

Brain Games Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:00 am FREE!

Name That Tune Music not only stimulates your feelings it also stimulates your mind and your memories. From movies to radio, music is an important part of our lives and essential for brain health. This month we will put our brains to the test and try to recall some fantastic and memorable songs from the past.

Reminisce Group Monday, April 23, 2018 11:00 am FREE!

This Month’s Topic: Memory Box

Join us as we get together and have fun talking and laughing about days gone by. Each month we will have a new discus-sion topic, activity, prizes and refreshments. You may learn something new about the past, your friends and even yourself. Please make sure you sign-up so that we have enough refreshments for everyone.

Pool Tournament

Monday, April 2, 2018 at 9:00 am Join us for lots of fun and good competition. Small entry fee: Director: Tom Wargo

March 5th Winners:

1st - Dave Savage 2nd - Paul Riddell 3rd - Bob Wheeler

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Drawing Class Tuesday, April 17, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $5-Res/$7-Non-Res

Learn how to compose with line, shape, tone, and color in a class designed to introduce you to the basics of drawing. Us-ing still-life setups and our environment as sources of visual inspiration, you’ll find out how to work with perspective, posi-tive and negative shape, and texture as you explore the use of traditional drawing materials. Each month your instructor will choose a new subject for the class to draw, and they are usually divulged to students at the prior month’s class. A great class for both beginners and advanced artists! There is something to challenge everyone. Please note: there are limited spots for this class, so sign up soon!

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Exercise Equipment The Center has four treadmills, one recum-bent bike, one exercise bike, two elliptical machines, and three NuStep machines. A short training session is required before use.

There is a small fee to use the equipment:

$4 per month or $30 per year for residents $5 per month or $40 per year for nonresidents

Fees pay for upkeep and purchase of equipment.

Massage Therapy Friday, April 13, 2018 9:00 am - 12:45 pm Massage Therapist- Heidi Gogate

Massages are 30 minutes long and cost only $25. Appointments are required and will be taken on a first come - first serve basis.

Reflexology by Roberta Friday, April 6, 2018 9:30 am—12 noon (sign up ahead!) Hands ~ $10 (11 minutes) Feet ~ $20 (25 minutes)

Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. Reflexology is bene-ficial for restoring balance and harmony in the body and releasing tension. It can help facilitate a deep state of relaxation, calm the emotions, and produce a serene mind.

Wii League Mondays from 1-3 pm ~ FREE!

The Nintendo game console’s revolu-tionary motion-sensitive controller and video screen format is designed for users to play virtual fitness games and sports. Older adults in their 60’s, 70’s and 80’s most of whom never touched a video game in their lives are becoming addicted to Wii’s therapeutic capabilities with back problems, hand-eye coordina-tion or challenges with balance, dexterity, and endur-ance. Wii bowlers are needed!!! Join us.

Health & Fitness

FREE Exercise Class Monday-Friday!

All classes start at 9:30 am Mondays: Senior Shape-up: sitting/standing exercise Tuesdays: 20 minute sit down + weights Wednesdays: Chair Dancing: all sitting Thursdays: 20 minute sit down + weights Fridays: Silver Foxes: All standing exercise

*Check with front desk for any cancellations or time changes.

Tai Chi Class Wednesdays at 1:00 pm $5 per class 1:00-2:00 pm

Instructor: Sam Purdy This class will focus on exercises specially developed for seniors from the popular art form of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is well known as a gentle form of exercise that helps to improve circulation, balance & joint mobility. Exercises will be done standing and sitting in a chair. Payment can be made directly to the teacher. Come in on Wednesday and try the first class for FREE!

Chair Yoga Tuesdays at 10:30 am with Kylie for $5 per class

Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11 am with Allen Fender and friends ($5 donation encouraged)

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to take full advantage of yoga’s amazing fitness and health potential. Some benefits from yoga include more flexibility, ener-gy, better circulation, and improved moods. Classes are taught by certified yoga instructors.


Free Blood Pressure Readings Thursday, April 26, 2018 MH Fire Dept. 9:00 am -11:00 pm.

Manicures and Pedicures w/Bonnie Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Manicures-$10 Pedicures-$20

Manicures and pedicures include: removal of old nail polish, filing and shaping of your nails, soaking hands or feet, trim-ming cuticles, applying cream, massaging hands or feet and applying new polish. Manicures are a half hour and cost $10. Pedicures are 45 minutes and cost $20. Call to set up your appointment now! 248-594-8603

Line Dancing with Kelly Thursdays at 11:00 am $5.00 per drop in class

**No Class Thursday, April 5, 2018** Have you always wanted to Line Dance and was not sure if you could?? Do you have a walker or cart and have resigned yourself to never dancing again?? Guess what?? You can still dance and enjoy the music. Come join us today and learn some dance moves that are fun, simple and easy to remember.

Extended Travel


Time to Travel!

Pick up a flyer at the Center for more info!

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights October 15 - 21, 2018 $3,599.00 pp dbl occ

Trip highlights: 7 days, 5 breakfasts & 5 dinners, Reykjavik, Northern Lights cruise, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vik, Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Visitor Center, Skogar Folk Museum, Skogafoss, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Scaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull Glacier and Blue Lagoon.

Discovering Poland May 10 - 21, 2018 $3,599.00 pp dbl occ

Trip highlights: 12 days, 10 breakfast, 5 dinners, Warsaw, Black Madonna, Jasna Gora Monastery, Krakow, Folklore show and dinner, Auschwitz, Wroclaw, Torun, Gingerbread baking, Gdansk, Solidarity Shipyards, Malbork Castle.

Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise September 4 - 16, 2018 From $4,699.00 pp dbl occ

Trip highlights: 13 days, 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners, Fairbanks, Sternwheeler Discovery, Music of Denali dinner thea-tre, Denali National Park, Tundra Wilderness tour, Luxury domed rail, Anchorage, Hubbard glacier, Glacier Bay. Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage.

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Niagara Falls Getaway May 21 - 22, 2018 $214.00 pp dbl occ

Your trip includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe high-way motorcoach, 1 night stay at the Sheraton on the Falls, Shopping at World Duty Free America/Ammex, shopping and lunch on your own at White Oaks mall, photo op at Floral Clock and whirlpool, free day to explore Niagara Falls, optional trips to Fallsview Casino & Falls viewing area.

Experience Grand Rapids June 24 - 25, 2018 $354.00 pp dbl occ

Your trip includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe high-way motorcoach, 1 night at Country Inn & Suites in Grand Rapids, MI, 1 breakfast buffet, 1 lunch & 1 dinner, Silver Lake Dunes guided dune ride, dinner at Paddock Place, guided tour & tram ride at Frederick Meijer Gardens, Luncheon cruise on the Grand river via the Grand Lady Riverboat.

Traverse City National Cherry Festival June 29 - July 1, 2018 $530.00 pp dbl occ Your trip includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe high-way motorcoach, 2 nights at Turtle Creek Casino & hotel, $15 slot play & a $2 food voucher fof each day, lunch at the Old Mission Tavern, Sleeping Bear Dunes national lake shore, Blues, Brews & BBQ at Haggerty Center featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, 2018 National Cherry Festival, Hoxie’s market, guided tour of Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Hudson River Valley September 9 - 15, 2018 $1699.00 pp dbl occ

Your trip includes: 1 night Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino, 1 night en route home, 4 nights Hudson River Valley, 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners, 4 day “Valley” step-on-guide, Wing’s Castle, Millbrook Vineyards, Crown Maple Estate, walkway over the Hudson, Culinary Institute of America, Eleanor Roosevelt historic site, FDR Presidential Library & Museum, U.S. Military Acade-my, Hudson River Boat cruise, Oliver Kita chocolate & wine tour, FDR historic site, Clermont State historic site. Luggage handling and tax & tip on included meals are also included.

61st Annual Mackinac City Bridge Walk September 1 - 3, 2018 $299 pp dbl occ Your trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, 2 nights at Kewadin Casino in Sault St. Marie, 2 complimentary break-fasts, Soo Locks lunch cruise on St. Marys River, visit to Kewa-din Casinos in St. Ignace, $40 in casino incentives, free time to participate in the Bridgewalk.

Boston July 12 - 17, 2018 $1174.00 pp dbl occ

Your trip includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe highway motorcoach, 1 night stay at the Country Inn and Suites in Lewisburg, PA, 3 nights stay at the Four Points by Sheraton in Revere, MA, 1 night stay at Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona, NY, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners and 2 $10 food vouchers, Public House historic inn, Boston Duck tour, USS Constitution ship and museum, dinner at Cheers, tour of the House of Seven Gables, Salem Witch museum, dinner at Bisuteki Japanese steak house, Turning Stone Casino, $30 gaming credit.

Virginia Beach October 8 - 13, 2018 $1,200.00 pp dbl occ Your trip includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe highway motorcoach, 1 night in Frederick, MD, 3 nights at Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel in Virginia Beach, 1 night in Beckley, WV, 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners, evening in Margaritaville featuring “changes in Attitude”, guided tour of Virginia Beach, tribute to Frank Sinatra at the Military Aviation Museum, live concert with The Drifters with Charlie Thomas, guided tour of Norfolk, shopping and luch on your own in the Waterside District, guided tour of Monticello, Nauticus and the battleship USS Wisconsin, “Still Surfin” Beach Boys tribute band.


Upcoming Trips

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House / Pewabic Pottery Thursday, July 12, 2018 8:30 am - 3:30 pm $51-Res/$53-Non-Res May Sign-Up The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House experience is an authentic witness to the past that inspires, educates and engages visi-tors through exploration of its unique connections to art, de-sign, history and the environment- while celebrating family traditions and community relationships. We will enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the house which includes a guided tour of the places you don't get see on the general house tour! Please note: This tour requires going up and down flights of stairs. After our tour of the house, we will head outside for a tour of the gardens. Our last stop at the House will be in the gift shop before heading out.

After our tour we will head to City Kitchen where we will enjoy lunch. Lunch includes a choice from five entrees and a non-alcoholic beverage. There will be at least one vegetarian and one gluten free option.

After lunch we will travel to Pewabic Pottery where will enjoy a guided tour of the Stratton Gallery where you will find Journey of a Pioneering Spirit: the Life of Mary Chase Perry Stratton- a permanent exhibit that celebrates Pewabic’s innovative found-er. We will also visit the Kiln Room– a place where Stratton fired her legendary glazes – which now houses 3 gas kilns that fire all of their wares up to 2300 degrees; the Clay-making Area where you will see original machinery from 1909 used by Stratton; the Glaze Room- Pewabic’s signature matte and iri-descent glazes are mixed here, and the Tile Pressing and Mold Making Room where Pewabic artisans handcraft their decorative tile as well as the field tile used for installations us-ing plaster molds. All of the molds they use are produced by hand in their mold making room. The decorative tiles their arti-sans produce are available for purchase in their Pewa-bic Store, which is our last stop before heading home for the day.

Diamond Jack River Tours Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:00 am - 4:15 pm $63-Res/$65-Non Res May Sign-Up

Our summer day out in Detroit starts with a tour of the GM Renaissance Center. The one-hour tour will take us through the landmark GM Ren Cen and will outline the rich history that General Motors shares with the riverfront and city of Detroit. After our tour we will head to Andiamo Riverfront, inside the Ren Cen, for a family style lunch which includes Chicken Sicili-ano, Black Angus NY Strip, pasta with marinara, green beans almondine, farmer’s green salad, artisan rolls, soft beverages and a spumoni for dessert. A gluten free plate will be available if you request it at the time you sign up. After lunch we will hop aboard the Diamond Jack’s Diamond Queen for a two hour tour on the Detroit River. Discover the sparkling waters of the Detroit River, the world’s busiest inter-national waterway. Enjoy countless sights rich in history and anecdote during our expertly narrated river tour along the U.S. and Canadian shores. Bask in the refreshing river breeze and summer fun!

Quilt Garden tour Tuesday, August 7, 2018 6:30 am - 9:00 pm $88-Res/$90-Non-Res June Sign-Up

Your Bianco tour includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe highway motorcoach, shopping and quilt garden viewing at Barn Door Quilt Garden, Treshers lunch at Das Dutchmen Es-senhaus, Krider “World’s Fair” Garden, shopping at Shipshe-wana Flea Market.

Grand River Ave. Friday, August 24, 2018 8:30 am - 6: 00 pm $76-Res/$78-Non-Res June Sign-Up

Your Bianco tour includes: Round trip transportation via deluxe highway motorcoach, a guided tour of the Redford Theatre in Detroit, lunch at the Stillwater Grill in Brighton, shopping at Heart of Michigan in Howell and shopping at Sweet Sensations in Fowlerville.

Upland Hills Farm/White Horse Inn/Past Tense Cider Mill Saturday, October 13, 2018 8:45 am – 4:30 pm $34-Res/$36-Non-Res August Sign-Up

Travel with us to Oxford for a visit to Upland Hills Farm for their Harvest Festival. Included in your cost is a visit with the ani-mals, demonstrations on how to milk a cow, how to shear sheep and how to spin wool as well as a hayride in the woods, a magic show and a walk on the trail. You may also choose to pick a pumpkin, feed the ducks and finish the day with a warm donut and cider on your own.

After our visit we will travel to The White Horse Inn where we will enjoy a tour of the inn as well as lunch. The White Horse Inn was completely renovated, restored and redesigned in 2014. Each room, space and piece of decor was carefully craft-ed and chosen by the owners, who wanted to pay homage to the 160-year-old history of this building in the community. Start your tour in the entrance lobby where a small section of the 1850s board sidewalk lies in its original place. The sidewalk led to a stagecoach stop 40 yards east of the inn. Note the photo-graphs of the craftsmen and owners of the re-established White Horse Inn, along with the oldest-known photograph of the village of Metamora. After our tour we will have lunch. You will choose from Goulash, Chicken Pot Pie or Maurice Salad at the restaurant. Lunch also includes a non-alcoholic beverage and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert.

After lunch we will head over to Past Tense Cider Mill in La-peer for their Fall Festival. The Past Tense Country Store of-fers a wide variety of unique home decor. They feature a Year 'Round Christmas department, the best selection of silk florals in the area, year 'round Halloween, candy, candles and so much more! Past Tense also has an Arts and Antiques store that features American Antiques and also products and artwork made locally in Michigan. Last but not least they have the Ci-der Mill and Restaurant with home baked bread, pies, home-made fudge, award winning cider and donuts, fresh pizza made from scratch, soups, salads, burgers and many more hot meals and cool treats! During the festival you can choose to enjoy a hay ride, go through their corn maze, make a scare-crow, pick a pumpkin and/or have cider and donuts on your own. We will have approximately 1 ½ hours to shop in their three stores before heading home from a fun filled fall day!


News to Know

80 & Better Birthday Party Monday, June 18, 2018 1:00– 2:30 pm ~ FREE! The Center would like to extend an invitation to those 80 years and better to join us for a salute to you! You and your guest are invited to enjoy birth-day cake and entertainment. Stop by the Center by June 5 to reserve your spot.

Memorial Pancake Breakfast Saturday, May 26, 2018 8-10 am $6-Adults/$4 under 12 April Sign-Up

Before the parade enjoy an “all you can eat” pancake break-fast. We will also be serving sausage, coffee, tea, milk and juice. Following the breakfast the front lawn of the Center is one of the best locations to see the parade. (Bring your own lawn chair.) NOTE: There will be a limited amount of tickets for sale at the door on the day of the breakfast. *John R closes before 10 am for parade traffic.

Live Pain Free in 2018 Presented by Gregg Chiropractic Tuesday, May 1, 2018 10:00 am **FREE** Join Dr. Gregg as he presents ways to live pain free in 2018. Dr. Gregg’s practice has always been based on a natural health and wellness ap-proach for pain relief. He utilizes the latest in pain-less and non-invasive scientific technologies and treatments. Free lunch will be provided with pre-registered ticket.

Have you Heard about the Yard Services Program? The Madison Heights Yard Services Program pro-vides free lawn care services for eligible senior citi-zens and disabled residents. Once approved for the program recipients receive an allotted number of grass cuts for the upcoming year. Please note: Due to reduced Federal funding and modified grant requirements, snow removal has been eliminated from the yard service program.

In order to qualify for the program, all participants must complete a new application and income verifi-cation every year, be below the current income lev-el, be at least 55 years of age or disabled as de-fined by the Social Security Act (receiving SSI or SSD) and also occupy the home. If a non-senior/non-disabled individual lives in the home, applicants will not qualify for the program. In addition, we need written proof of the total gross annual income of all persons living in the house over 18 years of age, and a list of all persons residing in the household regardless of age. There are a limited amount of slots on the program each year and the program is based on a first come first serve basis. Applications are usually available in mid-February and slots fill up fast. Call 248.545.3464 for more information.

Ice Cream Social

July is National Ice Cream Month! You are cordially invited to an ice cream social at the Madison Heights Senior Center on Monday, July 23 at 1:00 pm. There will be ice cream sundaes served along with toe-tapping entertainment. Celebrate with us and keep cool in July by picking up a ticket for $2.00. The last day to sign up is July 18, 2018.

Advisory Board Nominations & Elections

Each year the Center elects two new members to serve a three-year term on the Advisory Board. The election will be on June 7 & 8, 2018. Nominations are the last ten business days of May, beginning May 17. You may nominate yourself or someone else that has an interest in the progress of the Center. The Board meets monthly with the staff to discuss various concerns. Please call the Center at 248-545-3464 if you have any questions. (You must be a Madison Heights resident.)

Detroit Tigers Double Pillow and Blanket Raffle

Be the envy of everyone at the ball park with this cozy, hand made blanket and double pillow set celebrating the Boys of Summer! Tickets are $1.00 a piece or 6 for $5.00 Raffle will take place at 2:00pm on Thursday, April 26, 2018. **You do not need to be present to win. All proceeds will go to the needs of the Senior Center.**

Thank Yous

Penny Fundraiser News

Over the last month you have donated a total of 49.26! Our big winner this time is Julie Moran. Thank you Julie, Ed Matijow, Gayle Hawkins, Elaine Vaughn, Barb Miller, John Hobbs, Delphine Dusza, Tamara Kulak, Rose Howell and all the anonymous donors. We will continue to collect pennies and the person who donates the most will win a prize. Note: Please write your name and penny count (if you know it) on the container. We appreciate it! Keep those pennies comingJno donation is too small! Proceeds will go towards upkeep for our computer workstations and exercise equipment.


FRIDAY, April 20, 2018

~ 12:45 pm

***Free!!!*** Popcorn or a snack will be provided!

April’s Movie:

“The Greatest Showman”

Hugh Jackman Michelle Williams

Zac Efron

2017, PG, Drama/Romance/Musical, 1 h. 46 min.

FREE MOVIE FRIDAY

Prize Bingo- Thank you to Linda Hersha, Melvina Scott, Mike Hunt, Michelle Brooks, Nancy Lindroth, Shirley Novak, Barbara Dix, Arlene Rickord, Brenda Peters. Cards, Calendars, Books, Jewelry, Purses-Thank you to Car-ol Soulliere, Marie Stokes, Johanna Mandarin, Susie Patton, Gayle Hawkins, Charlie Hamilton, Irene Deveja. Jessie Lopinski, Marsha Zanarde, Jean Nickrand, Marie Palmer, Barbara Dix, Camile Keyes, Brenda Peters, Jackie Martin, Janie Patterson, Dorothy Shonts, Dolores Gugan, Barb Eaken. Office Supplies/Giving Hearts- Thank you to Peter Noel, Doris Sokol, Theresa Lambrecht, Mary Lou Cruz, Julie Moran, June Wilgus. Medical Equipment-Thank you to Dennis Davidson and Camile Keyes.

Sweatheart Bake Sale– Thank you to Carol Leuffgen, Martha Kehoe, Delores Mowry and Theresa Lambrecht for setting up, pricing and working the sale. Thank you to everyone who donat-ed baked goods: Carol Leuffgen, Joann Brooks, Michelle Brooks, Martha Kehoe, Donna Dalling, Loretta Ortbals, Kitty Noble, Cheryl Gerdes, Louise Vickey, Janet Maynard. We raised $118.00.

Chili/Soup Cookoff– Thank you to everyone who participated in our cookoff: Joe Miller, Nancy Maltese, Julie Moran, Michelle Brooks, Joann Brooks, Marie Stokes, Donna Dalling, Beverly Parker, Mike Salley and Carol Leuffgen. Congratulations to our winners Nancy Maltese, Marie Stokes, Donna Dalling and Joann Brooks. A big thank you to our VIP judges, Councilman Robert Gettings, Ray Chammas and Sarah Knapp.

St Pats Party– Thank you to Joel Palmer for the wonderful en-tertainment! Thank you to American House Hazel Park for the delicious cupcakes. Thank you to Dr Shanbom for donating a $25 Meijer gift card. Thank you to American House Troy for donating 2 prize baskets and helping with the Dublin Derby. Thank you to our volunteers Carol Leuffgen, Delores Mowry, Chris Collom, Peter Noel and Tiffany Poole. Thank you to Kat for putting prize baskets together. Thank you to Ray Chammas, Heather and Tiffany for making our snacks. Thank you to the CEO group for decorating and setting up our race track. Thank you to Shirley Novak for making the beautiful St Pats blanket. Tax Aides-Thank you to all of the AARP workers and volunteers that took the time to help everyone with their tax preparation this year!

**Penny Fundraiser **

Medical Equipment Loans Monday thru Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Our loan closet contains wheelchairs, walkers, canes, commodes, bath benches and shower stools all available for your use. (Call for availability.) Note: Please return borrowed items when no longer needed. Someone else might be needing them. There is a 3 item borrowing limit. Due to availability, we are currently lending to Madi-son Heights Residents ONLY. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you move out of the city, you must return any items borrowed before you move.

**Medical Loan Closet **

Rebuilding Together On the last Saturday of April every year Rebuilding Together helps low-income homeowners who are elderly, disabled, mili-tary veterans, families with children and who are unable to re-pair and revitalize their homes themselves. Thousands of vol-unteers nationwide fix up the homes and yards of those in need so that they can live in a safer, more comfortable and pleasant environment. They can also help a limited number of homeown-ers at other times of the year with at least minor repair. For more information about Rebuilding Together or to see if they may be able to help you call 248-482-8061. you can also access their information via their website rebuildingto-gether-oaklandcounty.org.

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Contact Information Oakland County Health Division Nurse on Call: 1.800.848.5533 Senior Citizen Services Coordinator: 248.858.0213 Area Agency on Aging: 1.800.852.7795 Oakland County Sheriff’s Department For free 911 cell phones: 1.248.975.9700

To sign up or

to volunteer call:

248-689-0001

Social Security Administration: 1.800.772.1213

Legal Hotline: 1.800.347.5297

Pension Rights Hotline: 1.800.347.5297

Oakland County Parks: 1.888.627.2757

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program:

1.800.803.7174

State Long Term Care Ombudsman:

1.866.485.9393

MI Office of Services to the Aging:

www.michigan.gov/miseniors

AARP: www.aarp.org/statepages/mi.html

US Administration on Aging:

www.aoa.dhhs.gov/default.htm

National Council on Aging: www.ncoa.org

Healthy Aging for Older Adults: www.cdc.gov/

aging

OCHD Directory: www.oak.gov.com/seniors/

SameAddress A new program from Area Agency on Aging 1-B

SameAddress offers contemporary and compre-hensive lifestyle solutions-Senior Concierge and Senior Care– that allows seniors to live at home, while delivering the safety, household and personal care services that make daily living easier and bet-ter. SameAddress is a program of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and a social enterprise committed to im-proving the lives of seniors, and those requiring assistance to stay in their homes and communities. For more information, call 1-866-746-4671 or vis-it the SameAddress website, www.sameaddress.com.


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LAKESHORE LEGAL AID

Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a wide range of free civil legal services to low income people and sen-iors in our communities.

Their services are available for any senior in Oakland County regardless of income.

Call their Southfield office for a free phone consultation regarding your legal issue or to just ask a legal question.

Lakeshore Legal Aid (Southfield Office) (248) 443-8068

Madison Heights Public Library Homebound Delivery Service Madison Heights Public Library Homebound Service is availa-ble to deliver and pick up library materials for qualified home-bound residents. City residents confined to their home due to long-term illness, disability or mobility limitations can apply for Homebound Outreach Service by contacting the Community Services Librarian. For application information and detailed information about this service call (248) 837-2849. You may also access this information and more about the li-brary on the library’s web page www.madison-heights.org/library under Services, then Adult Services, and included in the list of Adult Services Documents on the right hand side of the page. LIBRARY TRANSPORTATION Tuesday is Errand Day for the Senior Bus. Did you know that the Madison Heights Public Library is one of the destinations for bus service on that day? Call the Senior Center at (248) 545-3464 to take the bus on Tuesday morning for a $2 fee to visit your public library, and check out all the wonderful offer-ings available to City residents. In addition to the usual fiction and non-fiction books, you can borrow movies on DVD and Blue-Ray; recorded books on CD; magazines, large print books, and books in foreign languages. Stop by to use the pub-lic access computers, read newspapers and magazines or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

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You can look up and research side effects, pharmacy hours and locations, pill images, and much more!

You can also access GoodRx through our website at www.goodrx.com.

Monthly Birthday Celebration Thursday, April 5, 2018

Noon Lunch

Cake will be served with lunch to celebrate birthdays this

month. You are invited to join if you are celebrating your

birthday this month.

02-George Hankins 02-Lois Krawczyk 04-Caroline Majewski 05-Clare Williams 06-Joanne Formanczyk 10-Martha Kehoe 13-Michaela Samson 14-sharon Toerper 16-Heidi Engler 18-Julie Moran 19-Pat King 19-Joyce Peterson 20-Lorraine Witkowski 21-Dolores Gugan 21-Bill Majewski 22-Linda White 23-Alice Palardy

April Birthdays Lunch

07-Fred and Alice Palardy 25-Tim and Nancy Oparka

Are you turning 50 this month? Visit the Senior Center during the month of your 50th birthday for a free lunch and tour!

SENIOR DINING

Lunch is served at 12 noon Mon-day through Friday. Meals cost $3.50, are low in salt, and meet RDA guidelines. Please sign up one day ahead at the Senior Cen-ter on the sign up sheet, by 11:00 am. Home delivered meals are also available. For more infor-mation call Oakland Meals on Wheels at 248.689.0001. www.seniormealsonwheels.com *Menus are listed on the calendars and are subject to change. If you know you are not coming when you have reserved a lunch, please call the Center to cancel your lunch as soon as possible at 248-545-3464.


Every Letter in it’s place

Can you solve this Rebus puzzle?

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March’s Answer: 2 Winner: Jean Nickrand

April Anniversaries

Where in the Center are Charlie and Chester?!?

Charlie and his brother Chester love

to hang around outside of the Center. Now they have decided to come inside and cause mischief.

Each month they will be hiding in a different place in the Center and the

newsletter. Find them and let us know. Don’t give your answer away to

anyone else though. At the end of each month we will reveal their

location and draw a winner for the correct guesses for both the

newsletter and the center.

March’s In Center hiding spot:

In the pool room by the pool sign.

Winner:

Michelle Brooks

Schar Says... If you are dog tired at night before bed, maybe it’s be-cause you’ve been growling all day.

April Puzzle Contest- If you know the answer to the puzzle/riddle below, you can come to the Senior Center’s front desk starting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 and give your answer. We will take answers until 12 noon. All correct answers will be put into a drawing and the winner will be an-nounced at lunch.

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Senior Citizen Activity Center 29448 John R. Rd. Madison Heights, MI 48071

Phone: 248-545-3464

For active adults in Madison Heights and the surrounding area age 50 & up!

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