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▪ Chelsea Senior Center ▪ 512 Washington Street ▪ Chelsea, MI ▪ 48118 ▪ 734.475.9242 ▪ www.chelseaseniors.org ▪ ▪ 1 ▪

The Next Chapter . . . July 2018 • Published Monthly • • Issue 114 • Membership $25/year

News to note: The Centers will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Good Grief now meets at 11 am on the last Wednesday of each month. Remember the WAVE offers a free lunch shuttle to the Senior Center each weekday! Pick up at CRC and

The Pines at 11:30 am; return pick up from the Senior Center at 1 pm.

Library staff will be on hand during lunch on June 21, July 5, July 19, and August 3 to hand out prizes and collect drawing slips for the Chelsea Senior Center Summer Reading Program. Want more infor-mation? Stop by the Center office or the Library!

Summer Cooking Series: Eating around the World July 12, 12:30 pm Check out our monthly cooking demos featuring recipes and flavors from around the world! This month, enjoy casual and tasty recipes from Lebanon and the Middle East like tabbouli, baba ganoush, and hummus made with fresh local produce. $5 suggested donation supports the intergenerational garden. Please call the Center to register.

with Rose Eichenbaum July 13, 12:30 pm, Chelsea Senior Center Join the Library’s 2018 Artist in Residence, Rose Eichenbaum, for a meet and greet and video preview of her work. Rose Eichenbaum is an acclaimed photographer , author, and educator specializing in dance and portraiture. Her photography exhibit, Rose in Retrospect, is on display in the library’s main lobby through July 14.

Summer BBQ & Band July 6, 4‐6 pm, cafeteria, Chelsea Senior Center Nothing says Summer like a BBQ and a free concert! Join us at the Senior Center for a potluck and live music from The Town Band thanks to a generous donor. We will provide the lemonade and hotdogs with all the fixings. You bring a dish to share—side or dessert—then sit back and enjoy a fabulous performance, great company, and amazing

potluck food. Call the Center to RSVP. The Town Band is a vintage ensemble that plays music circa 1880-1920 in period appropriate costumes on period appropriate instruments. Don’t miss them!

Life Stories

July Birthdays Celebration Thursday, July 19 at noon Help us celebrate July birthdays! Enjoy a tasty lunch and yummy birthday cake hosted by this month’s sponsor, Chelsea State Bank. Be sure to sign up for lunch.

Special musical performance by James Alexander, Cellist with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

Sign up for coupons to use at the

Chelsea and Dexter Farmer’s Markets!


GET MOVING Ballroom Dancing - none in July or August

Bowling/Chelsea Lanes - on hiatus until August

Gentle Chair Yoga Tuesdays, 10‐11 am, $3 per class Chair yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga. Enjoy gentle, mind soothing, movement and stretching. Line Dancing with Sally Shock Mondays 9‐10 am, $3m/$4nm per class You should try it! It is great exercise, toe tapping music, and fun times! Join Sally as she leads this beginner line dancing class. Pickleball Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, 9 am‐noon; Wednesday evenings, 7‐9 pm; first few sessions free, $15 to join pickleball club Players of all levels are welcome! We have 4 courts play-ing at a time. Are you new to pickleball or looking to improve your skills? Join us Mondays at 10:30 am for lessons.

Senior Enhance Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30‐11:30 am, $1* Enhance Fitness is an evidence based fitness program geared toward improving the overall functional fitness and well-being of older adults. Classes focus on cardio-vascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility, and balance training. Instructors are certified. Wednesdays are free through July 18 thanks to Washtenaw Community College. *Thanks to funding from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Stretch & Strengthen- FREE* Tuesdays 12:30‐1:15 pm This fun and upbeat class was specially designed for active seniors who enjoy a musical approach to fit-ness. Standing and seated exercises aim to tone the mus-cles, increase joint mobility and ease the mind. *This class is free thanks to funding from Ballet Chelsea and Chelsea Friends & Family Wellness Coalition. Tai Chi for Mobility Maintenance Mondays, 1:30 pm. Current session runs through July 9‐August 27 (8 wks, $40m/$48 nm) NONE ON JULY 2 Tai Chi is the ancient art of moving meditation and pro-motes mental focus and mind/body connection. Improve your strength, memory and health! Checks to Karla Groesbeck, instructor.

Chair Massage with Jenny Miller-twice a month! $1/minute. Appointments available 9 am to 1:15 pm Enjoy a relaxing, seated chair massage by licensed massage therapist, Jenny Miller. Call the Center at 734.475.9242 to schedule. See the calendar on page 8 & 9 for dates. Reflexology with Barb Fisher–twice a month! $10 m/$15 nm per session, 15 minute minimum session Call 734.475.9242 to schedule. Appointments available 9 am until noon. See the calendar on page 8 & 9 for dates.

T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Thursdays at 10 am, weigh‐in @ 9:30 am, $32 annual membership; $1/mee ng. Could you use help taking the pounds off? Support and encouragement are key! Join us. The first meeting is free!

Acupuncture with Ron Hough-weekly! Thursdays, 1‐3 pm, $19 m/$20 nm per session, First come first served for this community acupuncture. Wear comfortable clothing to allow access up to knees and elbows. Ron Hough is a licensed acupuncturist.

MIND & BODY SUPPORT

Yoga with Rachel Yu Current session May 9‐July 18 (none July 4) FREE* Join Rachel Yu for this yoga class designed to build strength, balance, and flexibility. Bring your own mat. *FREE thanks to funding from Washtenaw Community College

Chelsea Comfort Inn offers senior swim hours each week, Monday to Friday, 6‐10 am for $3 at their pool. The Senior Center does not have a pool.

Have a smile to share? We are looking for front desk volunteers!

Stop by the office to inquire.

Good Grief - Coping July 25, 11 am *NOTE NEW TIME* Join special guests from Grieve Well in Ann Arbor as they provide practical infor-mation to help you cope with both paper-work and emotions after the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by Mary Tomac, MSW ACSW and Mackenzie Pfeiffer, MA LLPC. Please register.

The sewing group is in need of 100% co on fabric including flannel for the dresses, shorts and other items they make in support of underprivileged children around the world. If you have co on fabric that needs a home, consider dona ng it to the Chelsea Senior Center sewing group.


WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES Computer Club Thursdays from 10‐11:30 am, FREE Have questions about the latest version of Windows? Wish you had someone to ask about your latest gadget? Join us! Crafters Tuesdays, 10‐11:30 am, FREE, all are welcome Group gathers each week for different crafting projects. Knit & Crochet Thursdays, 12:30‐3 pm, FREE, all are welcome Group gathers each week and works on individual projects. Check out their items in the office. Open Painting Studio w/Chelsea Artists Guild Thursdays, 12‐3 pm, FREE m/$5 nm Enjoy open studio time and artistic fellowship. Bring your own materials. No instruction provided. Quilting Tuesdays, 1‐4 pm, all are welcome Quilters work on collaborative projects made from donat-ed fabric. Each unique quilt is donated to a local organi-zation. Sewing Group Wednesdays, 1 pm, all are welcome This group meets to make dresses and other items to donate to charities supporting underprivileged children around the world. Donations of thread, elastic, cotton cloth, cotton batting, buttons, lace, rick rack welcomed. Stained Glass Wednesdays, 9:30‐11:30 am, $3 m/$4 nm (incl materi‐als.) Drop in and create a piece at your own pace under the supervision of a patient instructor. All welcome! Ukulele Practice Tuesdays, 3:30‐4:30 pm, new players always welcome The group meets weekly to practice and learn new songs.

Woodcarving Fridays, 10 am‐noon, FREE Come try it! Many participants have basic tools on hand for you to use and are happy to provide instruction.

MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES Art for Life - None in July or August. Next class is September 13. Paint with Steve Wood – “The Side Yard” July 23, 9:30 am, $22 m/$25 nm You too can paint a masterpiece! Session includes expert instruction and all materials. Call the Senior Center to reserve your space! Checks to Steve Wood. Place that Face with the Chelsea District Library Usually 2nd Wednesday at 12:30 pm, FREE Be a part of this history project. Help identify people and places in photos donated to the library by Ralph Guenther. Legalities 3rd Thursday from 9‐10 am, FREE Join local elder law attorney Bill Lamb for questions and answers about issues on your mind.

Newsletter Assembly Join us on Newsletter Thursday as we fold and label each newsletter for mailing. See the calendar for the date this month.

Seniors Asking Seniors - on hiatus until September. Next meeting is September 10 due to the Labor Day holiday.

Scarlett Ladies - Carlyle Grill & Movie July 18, meet at the Center at 11 am to car pool or meet for lunch at 11:30 am at the restaurant. Choice of movie after at Quality 16 for those who are interested. Call Babette for info 734.475.0715.

Transition Town Chelsea 3rd Monday each month, 6:30 pm potluck, 7:15 speaker

VFW Meetings 2nd Wednesday from 7‐9 pm

Chelsea Kiwanis Since 1924

kiwanisclubofchelsea.org

Looking for a membership form? Check out our website at www.chelseaseniors.org

or stop by the office. Membership is $25 a year and is good for 12 months from the date you sign up.

Senior Center wish list: Paper towels Regular and Decaf coffee Small paper bags for popcorn Napkins & ssues Hand soap Small paper plates Plas c water cups Plas c forks


Thank you Chelsea District Library for your partnership.

Movies this month focus on famous people who had significant events happen in the month of July. July 6: A Farewell to Arms (1932, 1:20) An American ambulance driver and an English nurse fall in love in Italy during World War I. Based on book by Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway was born and died in July.

July 13: Life Stories Rose Eichenbaum July 20: Public Enemies (2009, 2:20) The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s. Dillinger was taken down by the FBI in July of 1934. July 27: Amelia (2009, 1:51) A look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world. Amelia Earhart was born and presumed dead in July.

12:30 PM FRIDAY MOVIES AT THE CENTER

Senior Nutri on Program is Supported by Area Agency on Aging 1B and Washtenaw County OCED in partnership with Chelsea School District.

Chelsea Senior Center Meals on Wheels Home delivered meals is an option available for seniors, 60 plus, who are unable to prepare meals or join us at the Center for lunch. The program delivers meals to home-bound seniors in Chelsea 5 days a week and in Manchester 2 days a week. If you know of someone who could benefit from a friendly check in and hot meal delivered, call the Center for more information. $3/meal suggested donation.

Chelsea Senior Café Lunch at the Center is another option. Join us at noon, Monday through Friday, for great home-made food, amazing conversation, and fabulous company at our Senior Café. Check out the menu on page 13. When pos-sible, call 734.475.9242 before noon the previous day in order to reserve lunch. But if you are out and about and hungry, stop by and join us. $3/meal suggested donation if you are 60 plus; $4 cost if under 60.

Do you have a hard me ge ng internet service? We can help!

Stop by the Center and check out a Hotspot. Try one for free!

Thank you Chelsea District Library.

THE SENIOR CENTER OFFERS TWO LUNCH OPTIONS EACH DAY

Looking for volunteer opportuni es? Our senior nutri on program can always use

volunteers to help package food and to deliver meals.

SENIOR NUTRITION & INTERGEN GARDEN A huge THANK YOU to all of you who helped out in the garden on our recent work day: thistle was removed, tarragon was replaced with day lilies, the window planters were cleaned out and planted,

structures were erected for climbing vegetables, and more seeds were sown both inside and outside the hoop house! We have been harves ng rhubarb, baby kale, rainbow swiss chard, and lots of fresh herbs including mint, chives, dill, rosemary, and oregano. Check out the farm stand outside the front office early each week for freshly picked items you can take home for a small dona on to the intergenera onal garden. Much of the fresh produce that gets harvested, gets served each day for lunch. See what items you can spot on the salad bar each day.

ONLINE SAFETY presented by A orney General’s Consumer Educa on Department August 14, 12:30 pm, Chelsea Senior Center Learn how to protect your devices, money, and personal information while online. Also learn how to avoid common and emerging online scams.


NOTE FROM THE STAFF Blood Pressure Checks: 1st Tuesday, 10-11 am; 3rd Friday, 11 am-noon. Thanks Barb & Jean! Drop in. FREE

C2S2 Health Support: Have basic health questions? Retired physician, Gary Maynard, is available to meet with you by appointment. Call or stop by the Center office for more information. FREE

Eyeglass Adjustments: 1st Tuesday, 10-11 am. Thank you Cherry Optometry!

Footcare with Ava Passino RN, BCGN, CFCN Call Ava 313.303.7836 to schedule.

Hearing Checks: Ascent Audiology & Hearing will pro-vide, at their office, free hearing screening & hearing aid check & cleaning. FREE

Jewelry & Watch Repair with Jewelry Set in Stone 2nd Thursday usually, 11 am-noon, call Center to schedule appointment. Jewelry and watch appraisal, cleaning, and repairs including battery replacement. Fees determined by jeweler.

Medicare/Medicaid Help: FREE thanks to MMAP (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program). Call the Center to schedule.

Mental Health Appointments: Are you going through a major change in your life? Experiencing major stress? Please call us. We have professional counselors available to meet with you individually, for free.

Notary Public: Appointments available until noon each day. Call first. Donations to C2S2 appreciated.

Sewing, Mending, and Repairs (year-round): Do you need an item hemmed? Bring in your item with matching thread if possible. This is a service for members; a dona-tion to the Center is requested. Thanks to both Barbs and Sandy for your talents! Drop off at Center office.

Technology Support: Wednesdays 10 am-noon Need help with your computer, laptop, phone, or tablet? Our computer experts are on hand each week to offer guid-ance. Consider a donation to the Center if you find this ser-vice helpful.

Transportation: The W.A.V.E. Bus will bring you to the Senior Center; call them at 734.475.9494 to reserve a ride.

Silver Solutions Network: Whatever you are considering when you retire, be part of the repurposing for the next chapter of your life. Reach Silver Solutions Network through the Center at 734.475.9242.

MEMBER SERVICES

Trinh Pifer Execu ve Director Mary Erskine Senior Nutri on Program Coordinator Marylee Fuchs Administra ve Assistant Pamela Parkinson Administra ve Assistant Mackenzie Pfeiffer C2S2 Senior Services Coordinator Jennifer Smith Program Manager, Chelsea Annie Lavergne Program Manager, Grass Lake

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Scholarships Available! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, we have scholarship funding available for membership and/or wellness program fees at CSC. Please see Trinh.

Happy Independence Day! Summer is here and with it lots of activities and opportunities for connecting with people. You will see people of all ages participating in fun ways to recreate on this campus this summer and we hope you take the opportunity to enjoy something new! One of the new opportunities is Chelsea Community Center Summer Days. The Senior Center is collaborating with many community partners including Chelsea Community Education, Community Center Exploratory Committee, 4-H program, Chelsea District Library, and many local businesses, to provide intergenerational opportuni-ties for community members of all ages. Many senior center members are sharing their time and talents to make this happen. Each Wednesday a member of our pickleball group is teaching basic pickleball instruction. A volunteer from our ukulele group is leading a ukulele “try it” several times over the summer. A member who loves making stained glass pieces is sharing her expertise with several hands-on projects. We are adding new opportunities each week so stay tuned! Community Center Summer Days runs Monday through Friday, from 2-5 pm until August 17 in this building. A membership is $50/individual or $100/household and is good for the entire nine weeks. So you can come enjoy activities each and every day or as your schedule permits. You can find a weekly listing of special programs on the Chelsea Community Education website at https://sites.google.com/a/chelsea.k12.mi.us/communityeducation/home/community-center.


COMMUNITY LIFE Feature highligh ng the wonderful NEW and exis ng groups, programs, and

partnerships at the Center.

Supper Club - Traveling Near & Far with the Chelsea Seniors: Alaska and Vietnam/Cambodia July 10, $6 for dinner Program at 4 pm, dinner at 5 pm in the Seasons Dining Room at the hospital. Call the Chelsea Senior Center at 734.475.9242 to register. Menu is barbecued chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, corn muffin, apple pie.

Try new games and meet new peo-ple! Bingo Mondays/Fridays, 9 am Hand & Foot Mondays, 12:30 pm Pool/Billiards Mondays/Fridays, 9 am

Mah Jongg Tuesdays/Fridays, 9 am Mexican Train (dominoes) Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Wii Bowling Tuesdays, Fridays, 12:30 pm Evening Euchre Tuesdays, 6:30 pm. Bring a snack to share!

Games: Manipulation, Scrabble, Pinochle, etc. Wednesdays, 12:30 pm Chess Thursdays, 10:00 am Drop-In Bridge Thursdays, 12:15 pm Daytime Euchre Fridays, 12:45 pm *some games are pay to play

Games At The Center

Next Chapter Book Club - NEW TIME!! Wednesday, July 18, 11 am. Consider joining us for lunch a er the discussion.

The Sweetness at the Bo om of the Pie: a Flavia De Luce Mystery by Alan Bradley It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inex-plicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches him as he takes his dying breath. Copies of the book are available in the office. If you finish the book before book club meets, please return it to the office. Otherwise return it to the Library please.

The Chelsea Senior Center will have a table at the Sounds & Sights Festival. Take a minute to stop by and say hello from noon to 6 pm on both Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28. And we need VOLUNTEERS to work 2 hour shifts during that time and to donate homemade cookies. Please call the office to let us know that you can help!

Senior Seating Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights Do you love being uptown on Thursday nights, but have a hard time walking around? Do you wish you could sit and comfortably watch the amazing live music performances? You can! On the dates listed below, there will be chairs set up specifically for seniors at the Gazebo Stage and the South Street Stage for your viewing and listening pleasure! Senior Sea ng: June 28, July 12, August 2, August 16

The Ironclad Vintage Base Ball Festival - FREE July 21, Chelsea High School, by tennis courts, hosted by Monitor & Merrimack BBC of Chelsea This day-long celebration of the unique and exciting pastime of 1860-rules baseball features mens and ladies clubs from around Michigan playing for the love of the game and the spirit of camaraderie, sportsmanship and hustle. No gloves, no spitting, no sliding! Vintage base ball has something for fans of all ages. History buffs, sports fanatics, and community supporters will all enjoy catching a fun glimpse of the beginnings of our national sport. There is NO charge for admission to the Ironclad Festival. Bring your family and friends, some lawn chairs, and settle in for some dynamic history come to life, played out before you by regular folks.

Improve Your Balance. Worry Less About Falls.

Be More Active.

Class coming to Chelsea Senior Center, Oct. 1 – Oct. 24 Mondays & Wednesdays, for 4 weeks, 1‐3 pm

Call the Center to sign up. FREE Supported by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.


Grass Lake Senior Center

▪ Grass Lake Senior Center ▪ 373 Lakeside Drive ▪ Grass Lake, MI ▪ 49240 ▪ 517.522.8466 ▪ grasslakeseniors.org ▪

The Grass Lake Senior Center is a satellite of the Chelsea Senior Center which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza on. The Grass Lake Center is wholly funded by community grants and dona ons. Your $25 annual membership fee and occasional par cipa on fees support the Grass Lake Senior Center opera ons. Thank you Grass Lake Senior Center sponsors: The Copper Nail; Grass Lake Community Wellness Ini a ve as part of 5 Healthy Towns; the Grass Lake Downtown Development Authority, and the Grass Lake Charter Township.

Senior Focused Exercise: Work out at your own pace with our certified instructors. $1 per class thanks to funding from St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Sewing: Join a fun group of seam-stresses who meet each week to make dresses and dolls and other items to donate to underprivileged children around the world. Line Dancing: Join Sally Shock for line dancing each Tuesday afternoon. Drop ins welcome. $3 m /$4 nm per class. Ping Pong: With 2 tables set up, you’ll be able to play as much or as little as you like. Game Night: Looking for a Wednesday night out? Join us for fun, snacks and friendly board and card games!

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES IN GRASS LAKE Square Dancing: Songs you will enjoy and steps you can do! Ukulele: Bring your ukuleles and practice as a group. The book the group uses is “You Can Teach Your-self Uke” by William Bay. Stained Glass: Sign up for a spot. Instructor can take 5 at a time. $3 m/$4 nm per class. Genealogy for Everyone: NEW! Initial instruction provided with goal to develop weekly support group of researchers helping each other. FREE

Friends of Grass Lake Senior Center Annual Sponsors Henry Ford Allegiance Health

111 E. Michigan Avenue, Grass Lake 49240 517.522.8514

Grass Lake Senior Center Picnic at Wolf Lake

August 2, 11 am at Wolf Lake Yacht Club

Potluck and lake fun at the Wolf Lake Yacht Club (357 Highland Drive,

Jackson). All are welcome! Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks provided. Bring a side or dessert

to share. Pontoon boat rides will be available weather permitting. Performance by Wolf Lake

Water Ski Club! Please RSVP.

Thanks to all who supported, donated, and helped with our rummage sale.


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Wed 11 July 9:30 Stained Glass 10:00 Tech Support 10:00 Yoga 10:30 Enhance Fitness 12:30 Cards/Games 12:30 Place That Face

1:07:07:0

Tues 10 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Crafts 12:30 Wii Fun

12:30 Stretch & Strengthen 12:45 Mexican Train 1:00 Quilting 3:30 Ukulele practice 4:00 Supper Club* 6:30 Evening Euchre

Mon 2 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Bingo 9:00 Pool/Billiards 9:00 Line Dancing 10:30 Enhance Fitness 12:30 Hand & Foot

1:30 NO Tai Chi

Wed 18 July 9:30 Stained Glass 10:00 Tech Support 10:00 Yoga 10:00 Coin Club 10:30 Enhance Fitness 11:00 Next Chapter Book Club

11:12:1:07:0

Tues 24 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Crafts 12:30 Wii Fun 12:30 Stretch & Strengthen

12:45 Mexican Train 1:00 Quilting 3:30 Ukulele practice 6:30 Evening Euchre


1:30 Tai Chi


1:30 Tai Chi 6:30 Transition Town

Tues 3 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Mah Jongg 10:00 Eyeglass & Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Crafts

12:30 Wii Fun 12:30 NO Stretch & Strengthen 12:45 Mexican Train 1:00 Quilting 3:30 Ukulele 6:30 Evening Euchre

Wed 4 July CLOSED Happy 4th of July

Tues 17 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Mah Jongg 9:00 Reflexology 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Crafts 12:30 Wii Fun 12:30 Stretch &

Strengthen 12:45 Mexican Train 1:00 Quilting 3:30 Ukulele practice 6:30 Evening Euchre

Wed 25 July 9:00 Foot Care 9:30 Stained Glass 10:00 Tech Support 10:00 NO Yoga 10:30 Enhance Fitness 11:00 Good Grief

12:31:007:00

Mon 23 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Bingo 9:00 Pool/Billiards 9:00 Line Dancing 9:30 Paint with Steve 10:30 Enhance Fitness 12:30 Hand & Foot

1:30 Tai Chi

Mon 30 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Bingo 9:00 Pool/Billiards 9:00 Line Dancing 10:30 Enhance Fitness 12:30 Hand & Foot 1:30 Tai Chi

Tues 31 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Mah Jongg 9:00 All Day Quilting 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Crafts 12:30 Wii Fun

12:30 NO Stretch & Strengthen 12:45 Mexican Train 3:30 Ukulele practice 6:30 Evening Euchre


Fri 6 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Bingo 9:00 Mah Jongg 9:00 Pool/Billiards 10:00 Woodcarving 10:30 Enhance Fitness

12:30 Movie: A Farewell to Arms 12:30 Wii Fun 12:45 Daytime Euchre 4:00 BBQ & BAND

00 Sewing Group 00 VFW 00 Evening Pickleball

Fri 13 July 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Bingo 9:00 Mah Jongg 9:00 Pool/Billiards 9:00 Reflexology 10:00 Woodcarving

10:30 Enhance Fitness 12:30 Life Stories with Rose Eichenbaum 12:30 Wii Fun 12:45 Daytime Euchre

00 Scarlett Ladies 30 Cards/Games 00 Sewing Group 00 Evening Pickleball

Thurs 12 July 8:30 Board Meeting 9:30 T.O.P.S. 10:00 Chess 10:00 Computer Club 12:00 Open Studio 12:15 Drop‐in‐Bridge

12:30 Knit /Crochet 12:30 Cooking Series: Middle East 1:00 Acupuncture 2:00 Silver Solutions Network


11:00 BP checks 12:30 Movie: Public Enemies 12:30 Wii Fun 12:45 Daytime Euchre

Thurs 19 July 9:00 Massage 9:00 Legalities 9:00 Newsletter 9:30 T.O.P.S. 10:00 Chess 10:00 Computer Club

11:00 Senior Project Fresh/Senior Market Bucks 12:00 Open Studio 12:00 B’day Lunch 12:15 Drop‐in‐Bridge 12:30 Knit /Crochet 1:00 Acupuncture


12:30 Movie: Amelia 12:30 Wii Fun 12:45 Daytime Euchre *Re‐Sale Rodeo Trip Friday & Saturday: Sounds & Sights Festival! Stop by the Senior Center table from noon to 6 pm.

Thurs 5 July 9:00 Massage 9:30 T.O.P.S. 10:00 Chess 10:00 Computer Club 11:00 Jewelry/Watch repair

12:00 Open Studio 12:15 Drop‐in‐Bridge 12:30 Knit /Crochet 1:00 Acupuncture

Thurs 26 July 9:30 T.O.P.S. 10:00 Chess 10:00 Computer Club 12:00 Open Studio 12:15 Drop‐in‐Bridge 12:30 Knit /Crochet

1:00 Acupuncture 2:00 Silver Solutions Network

30 Cards/Games 0 Sewing Group 0 Evening Pickleball

Friends of Chelsea Senior Center 2018 Annual Sponsors

Ascent Audiology 5-Healthy Towns Foundation

Chelsea Dermatology Chelsea Hometown Pharmacy

State Farm Insurance - Bill Ballagh StoryPoint Retirement Communities

chelseaseniorcenter

▪ Chelsea Senior Center ▪ 512 Washington Street ▪ Chelsea, MI ▪ 48118 ▪ 734.475.9242 ▪ www.chelseaseniors.org ▪ ▪ 10 ▪ Grass Lake Senior Center ▪ 373 Lakeside Drive ▪ Grass Lake, MI ▪ 49240 ▪ 517.522.8466 ▪ grasslakeseniors.org ▪

Grass Lake Senior Center, 10 am - 3:30 pm, June 2018

TH July 19 10:00 Ping Pong all day 10:00 Quilting 10:00 Euchre all day 10:00 Mexican Train all day 10:30 Ukulele 12:00 Birthday Potluck 1:00 Exercise ($1) 2:00 Rummikub/Hand & Foot

TU July 17 10:00 Exercise ($1) 10:00 Sewing, etc 10:00 Euchre 10:30 Mah Jongg 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 1:00 Line Dancing $3/$4 2:15 Genealogy

TU July 10 10:00‐12:00 Massage appts 10:00 Exercise ($1) 10:00 Sewing, etc 10:00 Euchre 10:30 Mah Jongg 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 1:00 Line Dancing $3/$4 2:15 Genealogy

TH July 12 10:00 Ping Pong all day 10:00 Quilting 10:00 Euchre all day 10:00 Mexican Train all day 10:30 Ukulele 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Exercise ($1) 2:00 Rummikub/Hand & Foot

W July 11 10:00 Knit/Crochet Group 10:00 Pokeno BINGO‐bring pennies 12:00 Taco Bar Potluck 12:30 Games 12:45 Square Dancing 2:00 Stained Glass $3/$4 2:00 Wii Bowling 6:30‐8:30 Game Night

W July 18 10:00 Knit/Crochet Group 10:00 Games 11:00 Floral design 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 12:45 Square Dancing 2:00 Stained Glass $3/$4 2:00 Wii Bowling 6:30‐8:30 Game Night

TH July 5 10:00 Ping Pong all day 10:00 Quilting 10:00 Euchre all day 10:00 Mexican Train all day 10:30 Ukulele 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Tech Support 1:00 Exercise ($1) 2:00 Rummikub/Hand & Foot

Monthly Ac vi es in Grass Lake

Floral Design-Centerpiece Arranging July 18, 11 am, $10 Proper handling and care of cut flow-ers from your garden. Includes flow-ers and instruction. Bring vase if de-sired. Please register.

Tech Support-Map applications July 5, 12:30 pm Have you ditched that old map in your car and turned to a map app on your device? If you have it set up in your car, do you know where you are go-ing? Sometimes getting the right di-rections can be tricky, but have no fear. This lesson will help make the direction process seem less daunting. Thanks Grass Lake District Library for providing this service.


TH July 26 10:00 Ping Pong all day 10:00 Quilting 10:00 Euchre all day 10:00 Mexican Train all day 10:30 Ukulele 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Exercise ($1) 2:00 Rummikub/Hand & Foot

Legalities-Medicaid July 3, 11 am Join Rebecca Arnold, Elder Law attorney to understand Qualifying for Nursing Home Medicaid. FREE

July Birthdays Potluck! July 19, noon Sandwiches with Zingerman’s Bread. Sign up to bring sandwich spreads, deli meats and sides. Performance by Arbor North Choir!

TU July 3 10:00 Exercise ($1) 10:00 Sewing, etc 10:00 Euchre 10:30 Mah Jongg 11:00 Legalities 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 1:00 Line Dancing $3/$4 2:15 Genealogy

W July 4 CLOSED

Enjoy the parade downtown Grass Lake starting at 10 am

LUNCH is Food with Friends Enjoy hot lunch Tues., Wed., & Thur. for a $2.50 suggested donation. Call to order 1 day prior. We are able to provide you with low-cost, nutritionally balanced, tasty lunches thanks to our partnership with the Jackson County Department on Aging.


W July 25 10:00 Knit/Crochet Group 10:00 Prize BINGO‐bring 3 small prizes for table 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 12:45 Square Dancing 2:00 Wii Bowling 6:30‐8:30 Game Night

Ping Pong & Games Night Monday, July 9 from 6:30‐8:30 pm

Grass Lake Senior Center 250 Club 2018 Annual Sponsors Ghostrider DJ Services

Masons Excelsior Lodge No. 116, Grass Lake, MI

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Day Trips: $20 deposit must be made to sign up for a trip, with full payment due 30 days before the trip. Cancella on a er 30 days is non‐refundable, before 30 days is fully refundable, minus a $5 handling fee. Extended Trips: A deposit must be made to sign up for a trip, with full payment due as specified.

Chelsea Senior Center Travel Opportunities When you travel with the Chelsea Senior Center you support our critical programs like Meals on Wheels.

Re-Sale Rodeo - July 27 $68 m/$71 nm; Depart CSC 8:15 am; Return 5:15 pm This tour is about deals and steals and discovering little known resale and retail boutiques. Discounts just for us. Includes roundtrip motor coach, lunch, raffles and more! Final payment due June 29. Lugnuts vs. South Bend Cubs - August 3 $53 m/$58 nm; Depart 5:30 pm; Return 11:30 pm Enjoy senior night complete with fireworks. Includes hot dog, chips and drink. Final payment due July 2. Wicked: The Musical - August 9 $120 m/$125 nm; Depart 11 am; Return 5 pm See what happens in the Land of Oz long before Dorothy arrives! Don’t miss this amazing show at the Detroit Opera House! No meal stop planned. Final payment due July 9. Yea! Another Mystery Trip! - September 4 $63 m/$68 nm; Depart 8 am; Return 4:30 pm Feast on treasures, breathe in awesome beauty, share life’s pleasures, have lunch with friends, see many colors! Don’t miss it! Final payment due July 3. Fall Festival of Color Tour - October 9 $75 m/$83 nm; Depart 8 am; Return 5 pm Enjoy a day trip into the country in Oakland County take in the wonderful autumn palette of colors; have lunch; visit an alpaca farm; enjoy a hayride to a nearby apple orchard for cider and donuts; check out a pumpkin patch and browse the wares at a pottery studio of functional works! Final payment due September 6. Little Caesars Arena Hard Hat Tour - November 7 $83 m/$87 nm; Depart 8 am; Return 4:30 pm Tour the vibrant new, gigantic Little Caesars Arena in-cluding the VIP areas! Enjoy 3 stops on the People Mov-er and lunch downtown. Final payment due October 8. Turkeyville Theatre’s Christmas Again - December 4 $83 m/$88 nm; Depart 9:30 am; Return 6:30 pm Turkeyville holiday lunch included. You will love this magical, fun and heartwarming story filled with your favorite Christmas songs. Final payment due November 3. The Chelsea Senior Center has two meshare condos that

we would like to sell: one in Branson, MO and one in Gatlinburg, TN. Both are fully furnished, 2 bedroom/2 bath units, with full kitchens and living areas. For a dona on plus transfer fees, you can own these. For more informa on,

please contact Trinh.

Lipizzan Stallions & Milwaukee’s Beer Barons! August 22‐24; $620 m/$625 nm; Registra on deadline and final payment due June 30. You’ve seen them on television, now see them in person! Delight in a live performance and a stable tour of the Temple Lipizzans at their home base north of Chicago. Then head to Milwaukee and enjoy touring Miller Brewery, Harley Davidson Museum, the Jelly Belly warehouse. Includes 2 nights lodging, 1 lunch, 2 dinners.

Branson Show Trip Extravaganza October 15‐20; $647 double, +$250 single; Registra on deadline and final payment due August 15. Roundtrip motor coach, 5 nights lodging including 3 in Branson, 8 meals, admission to 7 Branson shows—including Samson, The Blackwoods Morning Show, Mil-lion Dollar Quartet Show of Legendary Artists— and the riverboat Showboat Branson Belle on Table Rock Lake.

DID YOU KNOW?

You don’t have to be a member of the Chelsea Senior Center to travel with us.

Travelers of all ages are welcome.

Have ideas for fun trips? Let us know!

FireKeepers Casino trip coming in November.

Stay tuned for more informa on!

CHECK IT OUT! Travel with us 3 times in 2018

(yes, the fun trips you already took this year count!) and get a $25 certificate

to use toward your 4th trip. Certificate must be used within one year of issue date.


THANK YOU 2018 SPONSORS

Staffan-Mitchell

FUNERAL HOME

Pre-planning, Monuments, Green Burial,

Traditional and Cremation Services

John W. Mitchell II, Owner, Director

Michael D. Mitchell, Owner, Manager

www.mitchellfuneral.com (734) 475-1444

Chelsea Senior Center 250 Club 2018 Annual Sponsors

Chelsea Grille Chelsea Lanes & Antique Mall

Chelsea Lions Club Chelsea Podiatry: Dr. Reznick, Wolfe, & Assoc.

Common Grill Rick Eder Agency - Farm Bureau Insurance

Garden Mill Green Age Cleaners

Dr. Raymond P. Howe Orthodontics Lehman & Scheffler Real Estate Services

John A. McDermott Polly’s Country Market

Riemco Homes Wolverine & Moore Glass



720 W. Industrial Drive, Ste. 100 Chelsea, MI 48118

Phone: 734‐475‐6480 Fax: 734‐475‐6488


July 2018

Chelsea Senior Ci zens Ac vi es Center 512 Washington Street Chelsea, MI 48118

Nonprofit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Chelsea, Mich.

Permit No. 21

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and well‐being for area seniors

and their families.

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm

In memoriam: Marshall Carr, Gerald Cudjeko, Jim Hoffmeyer,

Mildred Huehl, Dale Maurer, Nels Mickelson Jr., Armilla Reule, Melvin Stephens

Mark Your Calendars! July 4 CLOSED for Independence Day September 3 CLOSED for Labor Day September 19 Gi s of Autumn Fundraiser September 25 Hoe Down Square Dance October 2 One Room Schoolhouse Reunion November 16 Thanksgiving Lunch December 14 Christmas Lunch

Chelsea Senior Center is a 501c3 organiza on funded by numerous community supporters: Chelsea Kiwanis, Chelsea United Way, City of Chelsea, local townships (Dexter, Lima, Lyndon, Sylvan), Washtenaw Coordinated Funders, and the members and Board of the

Chelsea Senior Center. Please thank our 2018 Pla num* and Gold sponsors: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital*, Chelsea Lumber Company, Chelsea Milling/Jiffy Mix, Chelsea State Bank, Edward Jones, Lloyd Ganton Re rement Communi es,

Rick Taylor Real Estate, Silver Maples Re rement Communi es, United Methodist Re rement Communi es, and WellBridge of Pinckney. The Chelsea Senior Center complies with the terms and regula ons of the Title V of the Civil Rights Act of

1964 as amended in Sec on 504 of the Social Rehabilita on Act of 1973 and is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommoda ons will be provided upon no fica on or request.

The date listed above your name is the date your senior center membership expires. ↓

Travel with the Chelsea Senior Center! July 27 Re‐sale Rodeo August 3 Lugnuts Game August 9 Wicked: The Musical August 22‐24 Lippizan Stallions September 4 Mystery Trip October 9 Fall Fes val of Color Tour October 15‐20 Branson Show Trip Extravaganza November 7 Li le Caesars Arena Hard Hat Tour December 4 Turkeyville’s Christmas Again

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