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J A N U A R Y , F E B R U A R Y , M A R C H , A P R I L 2 0 1 2
Richardson Review
J A N U A R Y , F E B R U A R Y , M A R C H , A P R I L
2 0 1 2
STAFF
F r o m
Senior Director
Emily England
[email protected]
Mickie Weber
[email protected]
Richardson Community
Senior Center
1485 E Oakley Park Rd
Commerce Twp, Mi 48390
Phone: (248) 926-0063
Fax: (248) 926-4069
t h e o f f i c e o f
d i r e c t o r … . . .
Its hard to believe that
another year has come
and gone. We are excited
to be offering a new lowimpact yoga class and
many new trips!!!
January will take us to a
movie at the Emagine
Theater and then up to
Frankenmuth for the annual Snowfest.
www.commercetwp.com
In February, we will do
Winter Weather Closures
some much needed
shopping at IKEA and
The Richardson Senior Center closes for winter weather then tour the Jiffy Mix
when the Walled Lake
plant in Chelsea MichiSchools are closed. Please
gan.
listen to your local school
closings winter weather
closures.
March will find us cele-
brating St. Patricks day
at Gus O’Connors and
also visiting the Morley
Candy Company where
we will get to sample
their famous chocolates!!!
In April, we will take the
famous and popular trip
back to Hamtramck as
well as spend a day doing some Antiquing at
Knightsbridge Antique
Mall.
inside. Also AARP Taxes
will be back at the
Richardson Center, be
sure to call and make
your appointment!!!
Don’t forget our monthly
potlucks and our Free
Theme lunches. We look
forward to seeing each
and everyone of you at
the center this season!!!
Emily
We have many educational programs scheduled throughout the
months, details are listed
R i c h a r d s o n
Trip Reservations
t h e
C e n t e r
Senior Lunch Program
I n f o ! ! !
911 Cell
Phone Program
All trips that have a transportaThe senior lunch program is
tion donation MUST be paid for available Monday thru Friday Emergency cell phones
within 5 business days of your
at 12:00 noon. Please call
that only dial 911 are
sign up date. If the transportaMickie Weber our site hostavailable through the
tion donation has not been paid ess, on her Nutrition Line at Oakland County Sheriff
least two (2) business days in Dept. The cell phones
your reservation will be
cancelled.
Thank you for your cooperation
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advance to hold your
reservation
(248) 669-5942
are available to any
Oakland County Senior
Citizen free of charge.
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SERVICES
Senior Lunch Program
Richardson Center Library
Senior Transportation
The Senior Lunch Program is available
on Monday thru Friday at 12:00 noon.
Please remember to call Mickie two (2) A wide selection of books from fiction
days in advance to hold your reservation.
to mysteries, cookbooks to biograCommerce Township offers a transMeal menus are available upon request
phies and more is available for our
portation program. This service is
at the Richardson Senior Center or by
seniors to read and enjoy. You can
open to the seniors and disabled
calling the phone number listed below.
always take home and read your faresidents of Commerce, White
vorite book and bring it back when
Lake, and Wolverine Village.
(248) 669-5942
you are finished.
Vehicles are able to transfer you to
the Richardson Center, medical
appointments,
malls, bank, grocery
Computer and Internet Availability
Contact your Congressman
store, hair salon and many more
places. For more information
The first Tuesday of every month a
please
call (248) 698-3994 Monrepresentative from your congressday–
Friday
between the hours of
man’s office is at the Richardson Cen8:30am
and
3:00pm.
Reservations
The Richardson Senior Center computers ter to discuss any Federal issue you
may
be
taken
up
to
two
weeks in
are equipped with the Microsoft Office
may have. They are here from
advance
but
no
later
than
one day
Software. You will have access to word
10:00am –11:00am.
before. If you wait to reserve, space
processing, the internet and e-mail.
may not be available. A $2.00 doThere will also be a printer set up for
Please feel free to call
your printing needs.
(248) 926-0063 for more information nation is suggested for each oneway trip!!!
T h i n g s
Registration Reminder
For all special events, even those that do not
have a fee, please remember to sign up or register in advance. If you do not, we may not be able
to accommodate you. In all events where there is
a fee, help us by having the correct change when
you sign up.
Thank You!!!!
Trip Parking
When parking at the Richardson Senior Center for
a day trip, please be sure to park your car at the
far end of the parking lot so that spaces in front
of the building are left open for those who are in
and out of the center during the day.
t o
k n ow ! ! ! ! !
Important Phone Numbers
Commerce Twp. Offices: (248) 624-0110
Fire Department non emergency:
(248) 560-0051
Police Department non emergency:
(248) 858-4950
Commerce Twp. Library: (248) 669-8108
Alzheimer's Association: (800) 337-3827
Area Agency on Aging: (800) 852-7795
OLHSA: (248) 209-2600
Social Security: (800) 772-1213
Thank you!!!!!
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J a n u a ry,
S e rv i c e s
F e b r u a ry, m a r c h ,
&
A p r i l
Daily Activities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
10:00-4:00 Computer 9:30-11:30 Knit, CroLab
chet & Sewing Circle 10:30-11:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
12:30-4:00 Bridge
12:30-4:00 Euchre
Thursday
Friday
9:00-12:00 Art
10:00-3:00 Computer
Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:00-4:00 Soup,
Sandwich & Movie
(see page 5 for movies)
12:30-4:00 Cards
of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
Upcoming Events
Please sign up for these events at
least (2) working days in advance
January
February
March
April
Mon. Jan. 2nd: Closed
Wed. Jan. 4th: Shredding
Fri. Jan 6th: Go with
the flow meeting
Tue. Jan. 10th: Winter
Health
Tue. Jan 10th: Potluck
Wed. Jan 11th: Movie
@ emagine
Mon. Jan 16th: Closed
Tue. Jan 17th: Living
on a Fixed Income
Wed. Jan 18th: Hearclear
Wed. Jan 18th: Seamstress
Tue. Jan 24th: Ask a
Financial Adviser
Wed. Jan 25th: Seasoned Readers
Fri. Jan 27th: Snowfest
Tue. Jan 31st: Theme
Lunch
Wed. Feb 1st: Shredding
Tue. Feb 7th: Stroke
Education
Tue. Feb 7th: AARP
Taxes
Wed. Feb 8th: Ikea
Fri. Feb 10th: Tea &
Goodies
Tue. Feb 14th: Heart
Smart
Tue. Feb 14th:Potluck
Wed. Feb 15th: Seamstress
Mon. Feb 20th: Closed
Tue. Feb 21st: Theme
Lunch
Tue. Feb 21st: AARP
Taxes
Wed. Feb 22nd: Jiffy
Wed. Feb 22nd: Seasoned Readers
Tue. Feb 28th: AARP
Taxes
Tue. Feb 28th: Closed
for senior activities
Tue. Mar 6th: Glaucoma
Tue. Mar 6th: AARP
Taxes
Wed. Mar 7th: Banana
Splits
Wed. Mar 7th: Shredding
Thur. Mar 8th: Hidden
Gems
Tue. Mar 13th: Ask a Dr
Tue. Mar 13th: Potluck
Fri. Mar 16th: Gus
O’Connors
Tue. Mar 20th: How to
Maintain your Lifestyle
Tue. Mar 20th: AARP
Taxes
Wed. Mar 21st: Seamstress
Wed. Mar 21st: Hearclear
Tue. Mar 27th: Theme
Lunch
Tue. Mar 27th: Morley
Candy
Mon. Apr 2nd: Hamtramck
Tue. Apr 3rd: AARP
Taxes
Wed. Apr 4th: Shredding
Fri. Apr 6th: Close at
noon
Tue. Apr 10th: Allergies
Tue. Apr 10th: Potluck
Tue. Apr 10th: AARP
Taxes
Tue. Apr 17th: Aches
and Pains
Wed. A pr 18th:
Seamstess
Fri. Apr 20th: Pizza &
Pop
Tue. Apr 24th: Theme
Lunch
Wed. Apr 25th: Mary
Kay
Wed. Apr 25th: Seasoned Readers
Fri. Apr 27th: Antique
Mall
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Daily
Programs
Bingo
Knit, Crochet & Sewing Circle
Monday
12:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: .25 cents per card
Tuesdays
9:30am-11:30am
Cost: Free
Join us on Monday afternoons!!! A variety of games are
played to keep your interest and stimulate your mind.
Maybe you can be the
This group of ladies (and men), love to create beautiful
handmade items. Their creative flair and talent are
shared among each other as they chat and laugh the
time away. Come join them even if you are a beginner,
they will make you feel at home.
“Big Jackpot Winner!!!!”
Monthly Shredding
The 1st Wednesday of each month
we offer a service for seniors to
shred unwanted important documents, bank statements, credit
cards statements etc.
We ask that you please remove
paper clips and flatten papers out
(We will not shred papers that are
thrown into a bag in a disorderly
fashion)
Please Limit to one “Wal-mart”
plastic bag
Yoga
Help feed those in need. Stop in
the Richardson Center to donate
Wednesday
non
perishable food items for the
10:30am-11:30am
Hospitality House Food Drive!!!!
Cost: $3.00 per class
This food drive in an
Come join us on Wednesday morn- on-going event, feel
ings and meet our new yoga instruc- free to stop by anytime to drop off dotor Stacy for our new low impact
nations.
chair yoga!!!!
Cards
Seamstress
Bridge Monday
12:30am-4:00pm
Euchre Tuesdays
12:30am-4:00pm
Pinochle Wednesdays
12:30am-4:00pm
Cards of Choice Fridays
12:30am-4:00pm
Bridge Fridays
1:00pm-4:00pm
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Hospitality House
Food Drive
Commerce/Walled Lake
Area
Wednesday, January 18th
Wednesday, February 15th
Wednesday, March 21st
Wednesday, April 18th
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
We will have Cathey Studnicki at the Richardson Center
doing seamstress repairs free of charge, repairs will be
for sewing rips and tears, fallen hems, button replacement (bring your own buttons), simple pant shortening
and other minor repairs.
Please sign up in the office
Limit 4 people per date
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Daily
programs
Soup, Sandwich & Movie Day
Thursdays
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: $3.00 for lunch
Richardson Senior Center will serve lunch and provide an afternoon movie. Please reserve
your spot in advance to ensure a seat!!!
If you would like to just WATCH the movies, please call in advance!!!
The movies are as follows:
January 5th: The Lincoln Lawyer
January 12th: Citizen Kane
January 19th: Just go with It
January 26th: WinWin
February 2nd: Life as we know it
February 9th: To Kill a Mockingbird
February 16th: How do you know
February 23rd: Get Low
March: 1st: Water for Elephants
March 8th: Fiddler on the roof
March 15th: Up in the Air
March 22nd: Bloodworth
Woodcarving
Richardson’s “ Go with the
Flow” Forum
Tuesdays
11:00am
Cost: Free
Friday January 6th
10:30am
ALL Seniors are invited!!!!
It is amazing to watch those talented men and women working
their craft. They can take a simple
piece of wood and turn it into a
fascinating work of art. You really
must see them at work to truly
appreciate the beauty of their
skill. New members are always
welcome to join the ongoing
workshop.
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March 29th: Submarine
April 5th: Say Anything
April 12th: Harvey
April 19th: The light keepers
April 26th: The visitor
This is your chance to come and make
suggestions to help improve your senior center. Bring along your suggestions and ideas for trips, parties, programs, crafts, etc. that will be expressed in a relaxed, informal setting.
We want to make the Richardson Senior Center a great place for you and
we will succeed with your ideas and
input.
Art Group
Fridays
9:00am-12:00Noon
Cost: Free
(Bring your own supplies)
A weekly gathering of artists in
varied media levels or expertise
to practice together and share
their love for creativity in art.
Please Sign up in the Office!!!
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Upcoming
Free Blood Pressure
Clinic!!!!
events
Ask the Financial Advisor
Glaucoma Awareness
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Bluewater Home Health
Home Care of America
With: Wilma Pace
Tuesday, January 24th
Time: 10:30am
Time:11:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, January 31st
Tuesday, February 21st
Tuesday, March 27th
Tuesday, April 24th
Come to discuss a strategy for exTuesday, March 6th
tending the tax deferred status of
Time: 10:30am
your IRA across generations. This is
a valuable estate planning tool for Bluewater Home Health will
people who do not expect to need be at the Richardson Senior
all the assets in their IRA to cover Center to give an educational
Please Come and have your
their expenses in retirement.
talk on Glaucoma Awareness.
blood pressure taken, and feel
free to ask the nurse questions,
Please Sign up in the Office!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!!!
she would be happy to assist
you!!!!
Winter Health
Stroke Education
Affinity Home Care Agency
Affinity Home Care Agency
Tuesday, January 10th
Time: 10:30am
Tuesday, February 7th
Time: 10:30am
Affinity Home Health Care
Agency will be at the center to
discuss how to be in good
health through the winter
months.
Please Sign up in the Office!!!
Affinity Home Health Care Agency
will be at the Richardson Center for
an educational talk on strokes.
Please Sign up in the office!!!
Living on a Fixed Income
Heart Smart
Kokopelli Senior Solutions
Bluewater Home Health
Tuesday, January 17th
Time: 10:30am
Tuesday, February 14th
Time: 10:30am
Laura from Kokopelli Senior Solutions will be at the center to
explain how you can live on a
fixed income.
Join us to learn the difference between a heart attack vs. heart
failure.
Please Sign up in the Office!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
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Hidden Gems
Antique Appraisal
Thursday, March 8th
Time: 11am-4pm
Cost: 1 item $3.00
2 item $5.00
Maximum 6 items!!
Is it old, unusual or a family
heirloom? Bring your antiques
and collectibles to the
Richardson Center and have
them appraised by Hidden
Gems Estate Sales, with over
30 years experience they will
be able to let you know what
your item is worth.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
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Upcoming
Ask a Dr
Affinity Home Care Agency
Events
How to Maintain your
Lifestyle
Learn about Allergies
Tuesday, April 10th
Time: 10:30am
Kokopelli Senior Solutions
Affinity Home Care Agency will
be at the center to educate you
on seasonal allergies
Please Sign up in Office!!
Tuesday, March 13th
Time: 10:30am
Affinity Home Care Agency
will be at the center for an
Ask a Dr question and
answer session.
Please Sign up in Office!!!
Aches and Pains
Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 10:30am
Tuesday April 17th
Time: 11:30am
Laura from Kokopelli Senior Solutions will be at the Richardson
Laura Soloman will be at the
Senior Center to discuss how
center
to discuss your Aches and
seniors can maintain their curPains,
lunch will be provided.
rent lifestyles.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!
Mary Kay Facials!!!!!
Wednesday, April 25th
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free
Spend the morning pampering yourself to a free facial brought to
you by Marlene Dingman a Mary Kay
Consultant.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
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Upcoming
events
Hear Clear
Free Hearing Evaluations
Date: January 18th
March 21st
Come have your hearing checked by a licensed hearing aid specialist. He will
go thru a series of tests to see how well your hearing and understating is. This
is a free service, but does require an appointment time. Appointments will
start at 9:00am and will last as long as we have people who are interested in
having their hearing checked.
Call Today for Appointment
248-926-0063
Valentines Tea &
Goodies
Banana Split Day
Pizza & Pop Day
Grand Court Novi
West Winds
Health Center
Friday, February 10th
Time: 12:30pm
Friday, April 20th
Time: 12:00(noon)
Wednesday, March 7th
Come visit with your friends
Time 12:30pm
The Richardson Senior Cenat the Richardson Center,
ter is having another faand enjoy Tea & Goodies
Spend time with your friends mous Pizza & Pop day. You
sponsored by West Wind
will receive (2) pieces of
Health Center. This is a per- at the Richardson Center and
enjoy a refreshing banana
pizza and a glass of pop,
fect time to gather and
share stories about friends split. This event is being spon- this is a great time to catch
sored by Grand Court Novi.
up with old friends.
and loved ones!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!
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Please Sign up in Office!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!
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Upcoming
events
Seasoned Readers
Come Join the Richardson Center Book Club!!!!
We will have a monthly book discussion lead by Marika
Zemke from the Commerce Township Library on the last
Wednesday of the month.
Book of the month:
January– Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Discussion Date: January 25th @ 10:00am
February– Little Bee by Chris Cleave
Discussion Date: February 22nd @ 10:00am
March– Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda
Janzen (Bio)
Discussion Date: March 28th @ 10:00am
April– Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Discussion Date: April 25th @ 10:00am
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Upcoming events
Time: 12:00 Noon
Cost: FREE
The main course will be provided by the center. ***Menu is subject to change at anytime
without notice***
Potluck Rules
1. You must sign up in the office at least
two (2) working days in advance
2. You must bring a dish to pass (each individual person)
3. Please bring your own plate and place
setting
4. You must stop in the office and show
your dish to Emily or Mickie
Tuesday, January 10th
Main Course: Grilled Chicken
Tuesday, February 14th
Main Course: Stuffed Steak
Tuesday, March 13th
Main Course: Stuffed Peppers
Tuesday, April 10th
Main Course: Hotdogs
Richardson Senior Center will provide you with a FREE dinner once a month.
There will be a theme associated with each dinner every month! You are not
required to dress up according to the theme, but we strongly encourage it.
Sign up 2 days in advance!!!
Tuesday, January 31st
Theme: Valentines
Time: 11:30am
Main Course: Macaroni &
Cheese
Tuesday, February 21st
Theme: St Patrick’s Day
Time: 11:30am
Main Course: Corn Beef &
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Tuesday, March 27th
Theme: Easter
Time: 11:30am
Main Course: Ham
Tuesday, April 24th
Theme: Springtime
Time:11:30am
Main Course: Meat Loaf
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Upcoming
events
AARP will at the Richardson Community Center located at
1485 E Oakley Park Rd
Commerce Twp, Mi 48390
on the following dates from 10:00am to 2:00pm to provide tax
services for residents over the age of 50:
All dates are scheduled on Tuesdays
February 7th
February 21st
February 28th
March 6th
March 20th
April 3rd
April 10th
You must have an appointment to get your taxes done by the AARP
volunteers.
Please call 248-926-0063 to schedule an appointment
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R i c h a r d s o n
S e n i o r
Brunch & Movie @ Emagine
Date: January 11th
Time: 10:00am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
c e n t e r / d ay
t r i p s
Ikea
Date: February 8th
Time:10:00am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
Spend the day with your friends at the
Richardson Center , we will begin our day
having brunch at Big Boy and then enjoying Lets spend the day shopping at IKEA, spend
hours looking for the perfect items and
a movie at the Emagine theater. The
even enjoy a bite to eat at the IKEA Café.
movie you will be seeing is “We bought a
Zoo”, ticket prices are $5.00.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
Snow est @ Frankenmuth
Jiffy Mix Factory Tour
Date: January 27th
Time: 10:00am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
Date: February 22nd
Time: 10:00am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
We will spend the day walking the streets of
Frankenmuth and enjoying the famous
Snowfest art work of ice and snow sculptures. We will have a famous chicken lunch
at Zhenders.
Located Chelsea, Mi it is operated by a family whose roots in the flour milling business
date back to the early 1800’s. We will tour
the packaging plant which is the size of one
city block. We will enjoy lunch at Big Boy.
Please Sign up in Office!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
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R i c h a r d s o n
S e n i o r
Lunch @ Gus O’Connors
Date: March 16th
Time: 11:30am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
C e n t e r /
D a y
T r i p s
Hamtramck
Date: April 2nd
Time: 10:00am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
Back by popular demand, we will be travSpend the afternoon with your friends eling to Hamtramck to visit their famous
from the Richardson Center celebrating bakery and deli. While there we will enjoy
St.Patricks Day by enjoying lunch at a lunch at the Polonia restaurant. Be sure to
traditional Irish pub Gus O’Connors!!!
sign up for this trip as it fills up fast.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
Morley Candy Factory
Knightsbridge Antique Mall &
Lunch @ Macaroni Grill
Date: March 28th
Time:10:00am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
Date: April 27th
Time:10:00am
Cost: on your own
($6.00 transportation donation)
Morley Candy Makers is the largest producers of chocolates in Michigan and is
among the largest in the U.S. We will
take a guided tour through the factory
where all the chocolate goodies are
made. You will also receive a free tasting of chocolate.
Spend the day shopping for your favorite
antiques, who knows you may find that
item you once had as a child. After our
shopping we will head over to the Macaroni Grill for lunch.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
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Day T rips
Greektown Casino
Date: January 17th
Time: 12:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $18.00
Greektown Casino is a 100,000 sq ft casino with more than 2500 slot machines,
video poker machines and table games.
Your incentive package will be $20.00 in
coin play.
“The Diary of Anne Frank”
Date: April 15th
Cost: $89.00
The stage play “The Diary of Anne Frank”
is based on the two year diary of then
thirteen year old Anne Frank in Nazi– occupied Holland. We will enjoy a delectable meal before the show at
J. Alexander’s.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
Motor City Casino
Soaring Eagle Casino
Date: April 12th
Time: 11:00am-7:00pm
Cost:$18.00
Date: April 14th
Time: 8:15am-7:15pm
Cost:$36.00
You will enjoy free time at the Motor City
Casino with an incentive package that includes a players club card with $25.00 in
reward play.
Lets visit the Soaring Eagle Casino where
you will receive an incentive package of
$20.00 coin play and a $5.00 food
voucher. Shipshewana on the road with
an admission of $4.00 at the door.
Please Sign up in Office!!!!
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9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: The Lincoln Lawyer
6** Go with the Flow Meeting
9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
10 **Winter Health**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Potluck
12:30-4:00 Euchre
11**Movie @ Emagine**
10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Citizen Kane
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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17 *Living on Fixed Income*
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
18 *Hearclear*
10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Just Go with it
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
24 *Ask a Financial Advisor*
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
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10:30 Yoga
10:30 Seasoned Readers
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Win Win
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
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9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
11:30 Theme Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
Closed
Closed
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Life as we know it
3
9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
7**Stroke Education**
**AARP Taxes**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
8 **IKEA**
10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: To kill a Mockingbird
10 **Tea & Goodies**
9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
14 **Heat Smart**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Potluck
12:30-4:00 Euchre
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: How do you know
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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21 **AARP Taxes**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
11:30 Theme Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
22 **Jiffy**
10:30 Yoga
10:30 Seasoned Readers
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Get Low
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
28 **AARP Taxes**
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
Closed
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
Closed for Senior
Activities
March 2012
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Water for Elephants
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
5
10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
6 ** Glaucoma**
** AARP Taxes**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
7 **Banana Splits**
10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
8 **Hidden Gems**
10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Fiddler on the Roof
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
13 **Ask a Dr**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Potluck
12:30-4:00 Euchre
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Up in the Air
16 **Gus O’Connors**
9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
20**How to Maintain your
Lifestyle** AARP TAxes
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
21 **Hearclear**
10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Bloodworth
239:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
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9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
11:30 Theme Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
28 **Morley Candy**
10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Submarine
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
April 2012
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2 **Hamtramck**
10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
3 **AARP Taxes**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Close At
Movie: Say Anything
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
10**AARP Taxes**
**Allergies**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Potluck
12:30-4:00 Euchre
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: Harvey
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9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
17 **Aches & Pains**
9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
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10:30 Yoga
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: The Light Keepers
20 **Pizza & Pop Day**
9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
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9:30-11:00 Knit & Crochet
11:00 Woodcarving
11:30 Theme Lunch
12:30-4:00 Euchre
25 **Mary Kay Facials**
10:30 Yoga
10:30 Seasoned Readers
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Pinochle
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10:00-3:00 Computer Lab
12:00-4:00 Soup & Sandwich
Movie: The Visitor
27 **Antique mall**
9:00-12:00 Art
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Cards of Choice
1:00-4:00 Bridge
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10:00-4:00 Computer Lab
12:00 Senior Lunch
12:30-4:00 Bingo
12:30-4:00 Bridge
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