The City of Madison Heights

Senior Citizen Activity Center
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Senior Center Staff
Jennifer Cowan, Coordinator
Kelly Johnson, Sr. Ctr. Assistant
Bill Gordon, Part-time Driver
Marie Murphy, Part-time Driver
Carrie Durkin, Part-time Driver
Gayle Verbiest, Part-time Driver
29448 John R
Madison Heights, MI 48071
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Madison Heights
Senior Scoop $2.00 per copy
November & December 2013 Senior Citizen Activity Center
Open Monday – Friday ~ 9am – 4:30 pm
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248.545.3464
~For a free copy visit us online at www.madison-heights.org
(Run mouse over “Departments” & click on “Senior Center”. On left side click on “Senior Scoop” or “Seniors Calendar”.)
$2.00 per copy
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2013
$12.00 per year
REGISTRATION DATES: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 & MONDAY, DECEMBER 2
Sign up numbers will be given out at 9:00 am.
Residents’ registration starts at 10:00 am with non-residents’ registration following at approximately 10:30 am.
Full payment is required for day trips and checks are preferred. Two ticket limit per person per trip until end of 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 and entree choice and/or age/birthdate (if applicable) or we will not register
you. Address labels for your tickets are very helpful too! 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 $3.00 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. For more info on our sign up policy, stop by or call.
*** November Registration — Monday, November 4 or later ***
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Lunch & Holiday Tour
Pronto! Restaurant Fisher Theatre War Horse Thursday, December 19, 2013
9:30 am—2:00 pm
$37-Res/$39-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Thursday, January 2, 2014
10:15 am—4:30 pm
$66-Res/$68-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Join us for a holiday tour of the Ford House on Lakeshore Drive in
Grosse Pointe. You will step back in time to discover the magic of the
A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship, War Horse tells the holidays and hear about the Ford family’s traditions and spectacular
story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. This powerfully parties. We’ll have lunch at the House following the tour. Entrée
moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, choices are #1-Chicken Piccata-boneless breast of chicken with
is a show of phenomenal inventiveness that is currently playing to artichoke hearts & capers in a zesty white wine and lemon sauce or
packed houses in London and around the world. At its heart are the #2-Roasted Salmon-fresh roasted wild salmon topped with a light
astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring tomato basil cream sauce. Lunch includes rolls and butter, vegetable,
Puppet Company, that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging
and potatoes or rice, Michigan salad, cheesecake with raspberry sauce
horses strong enough for men to ride. Breakfast before the show. and coffee, hot or iced tea.
$12.00
Newsletter Registration
2014
It’s time to register and pay for the senior scoop for 2014! The newsletter is filled with pertinent information regarding trips, activities and special programs. Newsletters are mailed “first class” which receives top priority. The cost
for the coming year will stay at $12.00 per household. If you choose to pick up a “scoop” at the Center, the cost is
$2.00 per (bimonthly) copy, or get a free copy online at the City of Madison Heights website. See directions at top
of page.
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29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
Purple Rose Theatre
Redwood Curtain
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
10 am—6:30 pm
$46-Res/$48-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Palladium Theatre
Birmingham
A young woman raised by adoptive parents journeys into the
Redwood Forests in search of the natural father she lost after the
Vietnam War. From the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Talley’s
Folly, Book of Days and Rain Dance comes a magical and heartwarming story of family and self-discovery. Contains adult language.
Senior Afternoon at the Movies
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
10:45 am – 3:30 pm
$25-Res/$27-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Trip includes gourmet buffet and dessert in the dining area, ticket to
the movie and complimentary popcorn and beverages throughout
Prior to the show we will have lunch at The Common Grill. We will
the film.
be able to choose from five entrees. Bread, cole slaw, non-alcoholic
drink and dessert are included. We will also have approximately two
A Grand Night for Singing
hours time to shop around town before the show.
Grosse Pointe Theatre
Oakland County
Light Tour
Thursday, January 30, 2014
5:30 –10:30 pm
$48-Res/$50-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
5:30-9 pm
$11-Res/$13-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Enjoy holiday light displays throughout Oakland County, including a
drive through downtown Rochester and a stop at Waterford Oaks
County Park for hot chocolate, cookies and holiday carols sung by
local Scout troops.
South Oakland Concert Band
Holiday Concert
Monday, December 16, 2013
7:30 pm—9:30 pm
$5-Res/$7-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Enjoy a dinner buffet prior to the show at the Grosse Pointe War
Memorial.
Get in the mood for the holidays with the South Oakland Concert
Band. This 50-piece band will be playing all your Christmas favorites.
Following the concert we invite you to stay for a special after-glow of
delicious refreshments. Limited tickets at door for $7 per person.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
4:30-8:30 pm
$25-Res/$27-Non-Res
November 4 signup
Our annual holiday dinner dance will be held on Thursday,
December 12 at the Senior Center. A special delicious buffet dinner
will be served at 5 pm and the Mike Zelenak Band will perform for
your listening and dancing pleasure. Come celebrate the holidays
with your friends and enjoy a special visit from Santa at the Center.
Madison Heights Senior Center
*** December Registration —
Monday, December 2, 2013 or later
CAESAR’S Windsor Casino #1
Holiday Dance
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This Tony Award-nominated Best Musical showcases Richard
Rodgers’ timeless music and the incomparable lyrics of Oscar
Hammerstein. It will take you on a romantic musical journey from
young infatuation to the touching and funny complexities of
commitment and marriage, the joys of parenthood, and finally, the
power of enduring love. From “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” to
“Some Enchanted Evening,” A Grand Night for Singing features
more than 30 of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest hits from
shows such as Carousel, Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific
and more —“something wonderful” indeed for all lovers of classic
musical theater. It doesn’t get any grander than this!
February 3, 2014
9 am - 4 pm
$10-Res/$12-Non-Res
December 2 signup
*Passport, passport card or enhanced license is required
Your trip includes five hours of gaming at Caesar’s Windsor and
up to $15 in coin or food.
CAESAR’S Windsor Casino #2
February 24, 2014
9 am - 4 pm
$10-Res/$12-Non-Res
December 2 signup
*Passport, passport card or enhanced license is required
Your trip includes five hours of gaming at Caesar’s Windsor and
up to $15 in coin or food. ***Fundraiser for the Center, all
money goes to the Center.
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
Ikea
We still have tickets available for...
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
8:45 am—1:30 pm
$5-Res/$7-Non-Res
December 2 signup
Christmas Shopping
Great Lakes Crossing
Hop on the bus as we travel to Ikea in Canton to search for those
after holiday deals! We will arrive one half hour before the store
opens so we can enjoy a free small breakfast. If you don’t want to
eat you can use the time to plan your shopping strategy. After
breakfast we will have 2 1/2 hours of free time for shopping. If you
finish early you can head back to the café for lunch or just to rest
before the ride home.
Moon Over Buffalo
Hilberry Theatre
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
11:15 am - 5 pm
$38-Res/$40-Non-Res
December 2 signup
Meadowbrook Theatre A Christmas Carol
Alfoccino Restaurant
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
11 am—5:30 pm (approx)
$57-Res/$59-Non-Res
Movies start at 12:45 pm sharp each Friday
Prior to the show we will have lunch at the Hockeytown Café.
Entrée choices are #1-Turkey BLT, #2-Philly Cheese Steak,
#3-Hockeytown Burger, #4-Double Black Bean Burger, #5-BBQ
Chicken Sandwich, or #6–Chicken Caesar Salad. All sandwiches
served with seasoned steak fries, soda, water or coffee and brownie
with ice cream for dessert.
$1.00 drop in fee
November Movies
01- “Big Wedding”, R, Comedy, 90 min
08- “Emperor Includes”, PG-13, Action/Adv, 106 min
15- “Mary & Martha”, PG, Drama, 90 min
22- “Star Trek Into Darkness”, PG-13, Action/Adv, 129 min
December Movies
06- “42”, PG-13, Drama/Bio, 89 min
13- “The Great Gatsby”, PG-13, Drama/Romance, 142 min
20- “Now You See Me”, PG-13, Action/Adv, 115 min
SHARP Program
Senior Home Assistance &
Repair Program
Murder at the Howard Johnson’s
Tipping Pointe Theatre
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
11:15 am—6 pm
$57-Res/$59-Non-Res
December 2 signup
What can you do with a wife who wants a divorce one minute, then
loves you the next? Arlene cannot decide whether to stay with Paul,
her dumpy car salesman husband, or leave him for Mitchell, their
dentist, who has swept her off her feet. The two finally conspire to
murder Paul at the local Howard Johnson’s motel. This is the first of
several hilarious twists and turns as this clueless threesome leave
us wondering who hates who, who loves who, and who can really
pull off a murder. The show’s fast-paced comedy-suspense mayhem
will kill you with laughter.
Prior to the show we will have approximately one hour to shop
around Northville including a stop at Great Harvest Bread Co. After
our shopping we will have lunch at Rocky’s where we will choose
one of five entrees. Lunch includes house salad, pop, tea or coffee
and a scoop of ice cream.
Madison Heights Senior Center
Enjoy great Christmas shopping at Great Lakes Crossing Mall and
lunch “Dutch Treat” with your friends. Movies, restaurants & more!
Show and lunch at Alfoccino’s. Sign up by November 4.
From the author of Lend Me a Tenor, this whimsical backstage
farce piles hysterical misunderstandings on top of madcap misadventures. Fading stars George and Charlotte Hays duke it out during
their tour to save their repertory theatre company and their marriage.
They are given a (last) chance at fame if they can just figure out
which show they are performing! Includes post show talkback.
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Monday, November 25, 2013
9:30 am—3:30 pm
$5-Res/$7-Non-Res
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 Community Foundation (of Troy).
Volunteers perform chores & simple tasks that help seniors keep
their homes safe and livable. 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.
Inclement Weather Policy
When the city declares a snow emergency,
all scheduled classes, activities and
transportation at the Senior Center will be
cancelled. Call the Center at 248-545-3464 after 9 am to see if we
are open for lunch that day. The City’s snow emergency phone
number is 248-588-5555.
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
Macomb Center
Upcoming Trips & Events….
The Miracle Worker
FIREKEEPERS CASINO
Thursday, March 27, 2014
9 am—2:45 pm
$41-Res/$43-Non-Res
January signup
Wednesday , March 19, 2014
8:30 am - 6 pm (approx)
$37-Res/$39-Non-Res
January sign
signup
up
The Miracle Worker tells the
Your trip includes five hours of gaming at Battle Creek’s Casino, up to
story of Helen Keller, deaf and blind since infancy, who finds her way $20 in coin and up to $5 in food. Early Bird Bingo included.
into the world of knowledge and understanding with the help of Anne
Sullivan, her gifted tutor. In some of the most turbulent and emotion- Meadowbrook Theatre- Falling
packed scenes ever presented on the stage, Helen overcomes rage Wednesday, April 2, 2014
and confusion to triumph over her physical disabilities. After the
11:15 am – 5:30 pm (approx)
show we will have lunch at Macaroni Grill.
$46-Res/$48-Non-Res
February signup
Music Hall in Detroit
Falling boldly explores the dynamic and complicated reality of a
family with an autistic young man. When a relative comes to visit, the
entire family is thrown out of equilibrium, with everyone trying to balance what is best for the family and what is best for them. The play
bravely speaks a truth about love and family and about hopes and
dreams. It asks "How do you love someone who is difficult to love?"
For mature audiences. Michigan premiere.
The Cross & the Light
Friday, April 11, 2014
$82-Res/$84-Non-Res
January signup
The Cross and the Light is an epic theatrical experience and
deeply moving musical journey through Christ’s Passion, Death, and
Prior to the show we will have lunch at Elwell Grill in Auburn Hills.
Resurrection. Critics call it “Amazing!”, “Broadway
Entrée
choices are: #1-French Dip, #2-Fish Sandwich, #3-Portabella
quality”, “Les Miserable in Jerusalem” and the “Broadway
Sandwich
or #4-Grilled Chicken Salad. Lunch also includes coffee,
version of the Passion of Christ!” this powerful performance will bring
tea,
iced
tea,
soft drink and dessert.
you to the foot of the cross to experience Jesus’s final hours in a way
that becomes a personal and profound encounter with our Savior.
Detroit Opera
After Jesus’s death, the risen Lord appears to His apostles and
prepares them for Pentecost. This joy-filled experience will leave you A View From the Bridge
uplifted! Don’t miss it. Tickets are on the main floor section 3.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Lunch prior to the show will be at Andiamo Restaurant.
February signup
Solanus Casey Center
Detroit
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
9:15 am – 4 pm
$26-Res/$28-Non-Res
January signup
The Solanus Casey Center is a ministry
of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph,
located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. Inspired by
the life and example of Venerable Solanus Casey, this Center strives
to be a place of pilgrimage, healing, reconciliation and peace. They
welcome people of all religious backgrounds and all walks of life to
be inspired by the life and message of Venerable Solanus Casey.
Their well-known social ministries in Detroit and beyond provide
nourishment for the body. They believe that they complement that
wonderful work by specializing in providing nourishment for the soul.
Our day will consist of a guided tour and video, 12 noon
mass, a talk and lunch which includes salad, vegetarian and meat
gourmet sandwiches, beverage and dessert followed by a healing
service and some time to look around on your own.
Eddie Carbone is an Italian American longshoreman in the Red
Hook section of Brooklyn in the 1950s. When Rodolfo immigrates to
America and falls in love with Eddie’s niece, Eddie is unable to come
to terms, which leads to tragedy. Libretto by Arthur Miller, based on
his play of the same name. Music by Grammy and Pulitzer winner
William Bolcom. Not to be missed! Running time: about 2.5 hours.
Performed in English. More information will be in the next newsletter.
Purple Rose Theatre
Spring Comedy Festival:
Lovers, Liars & Lunatics
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
10 am—6:30 pm
February signup
A collection of hilarious and touching new short plays exploring the
romance, the rancor and the ridiculous nature of modern relationships. Playwrights include PRTC Resident Artists, emerging writers
and prominent names that are sure to entertain, thrill and delight.
*Contains adult language and content. A World Premiere by various
playwrights. More information will be in the next newsletter.
Mark your calendars!! Guys & Dolls at Bonstelle & August: Osage County at Hilberry Theatres
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29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
Time to Travel!
Pick up a flyer at the Center
for more info!
Christmas on the Danube
December 4-12, 2013
$3149 pp dbl occ
Unpack once for a great six night river cruise long the Danube
with historic cities to see & shop.
Traverse City New Year’s Eve Trip
Dec 30, 2013- Jan 1, 2014
$285 pp dbl occ
Ring in the new year in style and with a lot of
fun. Enjoy great restaurants and four different casinos.
Gamblemania
February 17-18, 2014
$144 pp dbl occ
Off to Manistee, MI for gambling fun! Enjoy a stop at Little River
Casino with Wheel of Fortune, Elvis and more! Everyone gets
$20 game credit & $5 for food. Overnight stay at Turtle Creek
Casino Hotel with more fun in store. Enjoy Let it Ride, Video Keno,
Caribbean Stud Poker and more! Enjoy $15 in coin each day. Then
off to Soaring Eagle Casino, with their new complex, 4000 slots, 90
table games, etc. Enjoy $20 point play & a $5 food voucher.
Costa Rica
February 17-25, 2014
$2449 pp dbl occ
Enjoy lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and
endless coastlines. Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic
plants & animals, breathtaking beauty and sandy beaches.
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Mountaineer Track &
Gambling Resort
April 7-9, 2014
$169 pp dbl occ
Enjoy two nights at the Grand in Chester, West Virginia a
stop at Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center and
the Rivers Casino. Receive up to $120 in casino
incentives.
TulipFestival
May 6-7, 2014
$149 pp dbl occ
Visit Windmill Island and Veldeers Tulip Farm.
Enjoy a tour of Holland, church lunch buffet,
bleacher seats for Volksparade, Dutch Marktplaats
and Four Winds Casino. Receive $25 in incentives.
Flavors of Frankenmuth
June 1-2, 2014
$290 pp dbl occ
Enjoy Frankenmuth brewery with lunch, a cruise on Frankemuth
Funships with chocolates and wines, dinner and entertainment
at Bavarian Inn Lodge, and a visit to the Lavendar Farm.
Cape May with
Baltimore & Lancaster
June 1-6, 2014
$1299 pp dbl occ
Enjoy a stay in the nation’s oldest seashore resort, including stops at
Longwood Gardens, Elaine’s Dinner Theatre, Baltimore Aquarium or
Harbor Cruise, Sight and Sound’s “Moses”, sightseeing tour of
Baltimore & Lancaster and a dolphin watch cruise.
New York City
July 12-16 & 19-23, 2014
$899 pp dbl occ
Enjoy the Broadway Show “Newsies”, all day sightseeing tour of New
York City, the opening of the 9/11 Museum, Ellis Island, Statue of
Liberty, Flight 93 Memorial, Grand Central Terminal and more...
Panama Canal
March 15-26, 2014
$2570 pp dbl occ
National Parks
Enjoy stops at Aruba, Colombia, Panama Canal and Colon, Panama, Costa Rica, and the Cayman Islands. Cruise the Sea on this
Princess Cruise.
September 14 – 25, 2014
$3629 pp dbl occ
$100 discount if booked by March 14, 2014.
Imperial Ci es
Explore the vast treasures of the American West as you journey to
five fantastic national parks. Enjoy a breakfast cruise on Lake
Powell and two nights in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for cowboy fun.
April 7-18, 2014
$3849 pp dbl occ
Bask in the splendor of Europe’s regal cities; Prague, Vienna, &
Budapest. Enjoy three night stays in each city and cruise the
Danube.
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Alaska Cruisetour
September 14-24, 2014
$3563 pp dbl occ ~ Passport required
Stunning glaciers, breathtaking Denali National Park, and
unforgettable wilderness adventures, see Alaska by land and sea.
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
AAA-1 B Medicare Part D Signup
EVENTS
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
10 am —3 pm
Veteran’s Program
November 12, 2013
11:00 am
Please join us for a special program to honor those who have
served in each branch of the armed forces.
Veterans are then invited to stay for a free lunch. Please call the
Center at 248-545-3464 by November 7 to sign up for lunch.
Everyone is invited to attend this event so that we may honor all
those who have served our country so bravely.
Mark Your Calendars!
Lamphere High School
Fall PlayAnybody for Murder?
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Luncheon- 12 noon
Play- 1 pm
You are invited to Lamphere High School Drama Department’s fall
play and luncheon. RSVP to Gina Kinczkowski at 248.589.3943 ext.
2804. Transportation will be provided for residents needing it for a
$2 roundtrip charge. If there is room still available on the bus,
residents who can drive but would prefer to ride the bus will be able
to for a $2 roundtrip charge as well. Sign up for transportation by
calling the Center or stopping by the front desk.
HEARING LOSS AWARENESS & SCREENINGS
Thursday, November 14, 2013 ~ 10 am
A Hearing Loss Awareness Presentation will be held at
the Senior Center on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 am. Come
and learn about hearing loss. A representative from Deaf & Hearing
Impaired Services Inc. will present: How to protect your hearing;
Medications that cause hearing loss and other factors; Why sometimes two hearing aids are better than one; Buyer beware— hearing
aid scams; The importance of hearing aid maintenance.
Health Fair
Monday, November 18, 2013
9 am – 12 noon
FLU Shots 10a-12p
The Senior Center is
holding its annual Health Fair on
Monday, November 18, 2013 from 9 am – 12pm.
Sponsors will be offering many FREE health assessments and
screenings, important information, free giveaways and lots of excellent prizes! We will even have free chair massages, reflexology hand
treatments and a Tai Chi demonstration. Residents: Bring in your old
medications for disposal. They must be pills only in their original
prescription bottles. When you come in that morning pick up a
form and as you are going around from table to table have each
sponsor fill in your form. Turn in your completed form to the front
desk and you will be automatically entered to win one of our
wonderful prizes, which will be on display 1-2 weeks before the
Health Fair. Get important screenings, great information, free
giveaways and maybe even a great prize!
HEAR USA
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
10 am ~ Get free hearing screenings and cleaning of hearing aids.
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Area Agency will navigate through the many plans to help you make
an informed decision about which prescription plan to choose. Even
if you already have a Medicare drug plan, there may be changes that
affect how much you pay for your prescriptions. Bring your current
medications with you so that they can be sure to get the correct
spelling and dosage. Call 1-800-803-7174 for an appointment.
Memorial Concert
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
11 am
In loving memory of all who have passed away
that were from the Center over the past year,
the Center will be holding a memorial concert.
Jim Cleary will be here to play music, there will be a picture board of
those who have passed and we will have an open mic where you can
come up and say a few words in memory of a friend if you choose.
Come to the Center for this special time of reflection– remembering
friends we have lost this past year.
Caregiver Support Group
November 14, 2013
December 12, 2013
11 am
Rooms D & E
Are you taking care of a loved one at home? If so we may be able to
help! Please join us for our first ever Caregivers Support Group.
This meeting will be specifically designed around your needs!
Whether you are looking for information on resources available to
assist you in your community or just want to get away for an hour
and talk to other caregivers in a supportive environment. The meeting will be facilitated by Bridget Barnhill, MSW and Director of Social
Services at Cambridge East HealthCare Center.
Calendar Fundraiser
ON SALE NOW! Come to the Center and
pre-order the first ever Madison Heights Senior
Center yearly calendar! This 2014 photo
calendar is filled with pictures of events, trips
and everyday activities that have taken place at the Center in
2013. Find yourself and all of your friends in between the
pages! The calendars are a great keepsake and a great tool
to use all year long with many upcoming events listed on each
month! Calendars are $27 each which gives the Center a
profit of $5.81 per calendar. That money will go into your
escrow account to be used for events and purchases for the
Center. Support the Center and enjoy a wonderful memento
all year long!
Note: A sample calendar will be at the front desk
beginning in early November.
Bob Evans Fundraiser
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
6 am—9 pm
15% of all sales will benefit the Madison Heights Senior Center.
Flyer must be presented at time of check out. Pick up your flyer at
the front desk of the Senior Center. Bob Evans is located at 14 mile
& I-75. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner or all three!
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
NEWS TO KNOW
Services
Bus Schedule
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday,
November 3 at 2:00 am. Don’t forget to
change the batteries in your smoke detector(s) and to
set your clocks back by one hour before you go to bed
on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
Program Cancellation
NO EXERCISE: November 5– Election Day
NO EXERCISE: November 7– Scarf Class
NO LUNCH: November 11—Veteran’s Day
NO LUNCH: Wednesday, November 27– Thanksgiving
Center Closed:
Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29
Tuesday, December 24— Wednesday, January 1, 2014
See you next year on Thursday, January 2, 2014!!
Salvation Army Lunches
Wednesday, December 11 &
Thursday, December 12
12 noon (Includes entertainment)
3015 N. Main Street
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-585-5600
Admission by ticket only. Doors open at 11:30am. Please use front
door of church. If you need the elevator, park on the south side of
the church. Some tickets are available at the Senior center or call
the church at the number above. Transportation will again be
provided by the Senior center on Thursday only for a $5 roundtrip
charge. Sign up ahead!
School Holiday Lunches
Lamphere and Madison School districts will
again be hosting a holiday luncheon for your
enjoyment. Invitations will be mailed to those seniors who are currently on the Center’s mailing list. All seniors who live in both districts are invited to attend your district luncheon. Please RSVP to
the appropriate numbers below. Madison Heights residents only.
Transportation will again be provided by the Senior center for a $2
roundtrip charge. Sign up ahead!
Madison (Wilkinson)
Wednesday, December 4
11:30 am
RSVP 248.399.7800 x3400
Lamphere (Page)
Wednesday, December 11
11:45 am
RSVP 248.589.3428—Tracy
Santa Letters
Volunteers are needed to help answer Madison
Heights children’s letters to Santa Claus beginning
after Thanksgiving. Call 248-545-3464 if you would
like to help. Stationary, pens and sample letters will
be provided.
St John Hospital
26th Annual Christmas Dinner ~ December 25, 2013
For seniors who would otherwise spend the day alone.
Call 1-888-751-5465 to reserve your spot.
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MON: DOCTOR APPTS
TUES: MISC/ERRANDS
WED: GROCERY SHOP
THUR: KMART/BINGO
FRI: DOCTOR APPTS
Transportation Fees:
 Cost is $5.00 roundtrip for all doctor appointments and all
appointments going outside Madison Heights up to seven miles.
 $1.00 each way for any other transportation including daily trip
for activities and lunch at the Center.
 Ask about our monthly trips to the Oakland Mall.
****Call at least one day in advance: 248.545.3464.
THANKYOUS
Donations of Senior Wish List ItemsEva Eggersdorf, Sharon Sharpe, Ralph &
Rose Cox, Molly Peasley, Lou Laplant, Chris Collom, Ray Nowicki,
Sharon Fraile, Stephanie Drake, & Don Hill.
Donations of Bingo Prizes/Lunches- Lillian Junkin, Betty Keifer,
Nancy Homik, Dipsy Emmons, & Norm Roginski
Pretzel Sale– Julie Moran for the chocolate covered pretzels we
raised $20.
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser—Thank you to everyone who made
this a huge success! We had a great time that night and hope you
did too. We raised $118 from our peanuts sales, $233 from
donations (including one from A-1 Auto Repair for $200), $106 from
the 50/50 raffle, $279 from our lotto board and $230.70 from our 10%
of the sales which totals $966.70. Thank you to Texas Roadhouse, to
Barb Pearce and Teri Mitchell for packaging peanuts, to Carrie for
making our wonderful lotto board and raffle buckets, to Carrie and Bill
for driving a few seniors home from the restaurant, to Janet Maynard,
Beverly Parker, Mark Cowan and Kelly for selling raffle tickets and to
everyone who had dinner, bought raffle tickets and even just donated
to our cause because you couldn’t be there. We are so thankful to
everyone! The money raised will go into the senior escrow account.
Fitness Equipment purchase– Thank you to Elizabeth Scott & her
daughter Catherine for their $2100 donation towards the purchase of
a new Nustep and treadmill.
Apple Pie Fundraiser– Thank you to everyone who helped with our
apple pie fundraiser! It was good to have the tradition back at the
center. Nine bushels of apples were peeled by hardworking
volunteers while others put the pies together for baking. We made
160 pies and sold them all to apple lovers everywhere! They were
delicious! $1091.37 will go into the escrow account. Thanks again to
our volunteers: Shirley Leahey, Martha Kehoe, Anna Costaras, Lynn
Unger, Stephanie Drake, Charlie Trendler, Delphine Dusza, Leila
Bickford, Bob McDowell, Sharon Fraile, Chris Collom, Loretta
Ortbals, Jo McGovern, Melba Beattie, Pat Warner, Helen Kapolka,
Ann Hust, Julie Moran, & Rita Dickel.
Front Desk Ladies- Thank you to Barb Pearce, Erin Pruitt, Teri
Mitchell, Leila Bickford and Chris Collom.
The Nichols Bunch-Thank you for all your hard work at the center!
Birthday Cards–Thank you to Shirley Novak for addressing our cards.
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
Classes and Clubs Nichols Bunch
Prize BINGO Tuesdays at 12:45 pm FREE! Join us for one hour of play, prizes and fun with your friends! Ask Bill! Computer Drop In Class
Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
WHEN INSTRUCTOR AVAILABLE
Instructor: Bill Gordon
Scrabble Club
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 newspaper online, use eBay, and other topics. Call
248.545.3464 for more info or to make sure instructor is available.
Tuesdays at 10 am
Join your friends for a fun game of scrabble in the front room.
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.
Create –a‐Scarf Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:00‐11:00 am $8.00 per person Sign up now!! Minimum of 5 people Ping Pong
Wednesday 1 pm
Roberta is back to create a new scarf out of a t-shirt with you! Bring
your own fabric scissors, measuring tape/ruler and at least one t-shirt.
Anyone Can Paint! Come one, come all! Meet us in the dining room and
come by and play a game with your friends- or make some new
ones!
Bingo
Thursdays 1-3 pm
Friday, November 8, 2013
“Waiting for Christmas”
1-3 pm ~ $23-Res/$25-Non-Res
**Minimum of six people—Sign up now!
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint and
just didn’t know how to get started? Join award–winning artist Steve
Wood & friends.
Book Club
Moderator: Sally Arrivee
Monday, November 18, 2013
“Read and Report”
You must be 55 or older to play. Admission cards
are $1.00. All other cards are 25 cents each. Each
week we hold a 50/50 raffle that is earmarked for the Volunteer
Appreciation and the 80 & Better Birthday Party. All funds raised from
the 50/50 raffle will go to these two events.
Bunco
Play is every Friday of the month from 1-3 pm. Prizes for
six players. $1.00 pp, 3 table minimum.
Pinochle
Every Monday & Wednesday at 12:30 pm.
Double Pinochle
Every Thursday at 10 am.
1:00 pm- Free!
The Madison Heights Public Library invites you to participate in our
book club. It is held once a month on Monday. You can pick up the
book at the Senior Center for your convenience! Enjoy some sweet
treats & popular books and discuss them with friends.
Pool Tournaments
Quilting Group
Small entry fee
Director: Tom Wargo
Maximum amount of players.
Join us for lots of fun and good competition.
Thursdays from 1-3:30 pm
Join us for weekly quilting sessions, meaning you can
bring your own quilting projects. If you use a machine
bring it with you as well as your own extension cord.
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Wednesdays from 10:00 am-12:00 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.
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Monday, November 4, 2013 at 9:00 am
Monday, December 2, 2013 at 9:00 am
September 3: 8-Ball Winners
Oct 7: 12th Annual 9-Ball Winners
1st: Ken Pineau-Jim Fields
1st: Bob Loeffler
2nd: BobHilton-Dan Rudnicki
2nd: Steve Lee
3rd: Fred Fields—Elmer Modde
3rd: Ralph Bonin
There is a small fee to use the pool tables.
Residents must pay $4 per month or $30 per year.
Non-Residents must pay $5 per month or $40 per year.
Funds are used for upkeep and purchase of new equipment.
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248-545-3464
Health & Fitness
Tai Chi Class
Line Dancing Class– Beginning & Intermediate
November 1– December 13, 2013
Fridays from 10-11 am
$25-Res/$27-Non-Res ~ 10 person minimum
Line dancing is back! Join us every Friday for
laughter, fun, and group participation. Line Dancing renews stamina,
coordination, balance & confidence at an easy pace.
November 20, 27, - Dec 4, 11, 2013
$15-Res/$17-Non-Res
1:30-2:30 pm
Instructor: Sam Purdy
Reflexology by Roberta This four-week 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.
Come in on Wednesday and try the first class for FREE!
WiiLeague
Mondaysfrom1‐3pm~FREE!
The Nintendo game console’s revolutionary
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 coordination or challenges with balance,
dexterity, and endurance. Wii bowlers are needed!!! Join us.
Exercise Class Monday-Friday FREE!
Monday-11 am: Senior Shape-up: sitting/standing exercise
Tuesday-10 am: Strength Training: 20 minute sit down + weights
Wednesday-11 am: Chair Dancing: all sitting exercise
Thursday– 10 am: Strength Training: 20 minute sit down + weights
Friday-11 am: Silver Foxes: all standing exercise
Exercise Equipment
Friday, November 15, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
9:30 am—12 noon (sign up ahead!)
Hand ~ $10 (11 minutes)/Foot ~ $20 (25 minutes)
Reflexology is the application of appropriate
pressure to specific points and areas on the feet,
hands, or ears. Reflexologists believe that these
areas and reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has a beneficial effect on the organs
and person's general health. Reflexology is beneficial 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.
MORE NEWS TO KNOW
2013 Golf League Winners
A great big thank you to Steve Stevenson, Art Antosiek,
Ann Marie Weber and Connie Fontana for the fantastic job they do
for our golf leagues. The staff and golfers thank them for all their
hard work and another great year at the course.
Congratulations to our winners!
Women’s League
1st– Helen Kapolka, 181 pts
2nd– Kathryn Hershberger, 173 pts
3rd– Ernie Williams– 167 pts
Men’s League
1st– John Loncharich, 184 pts
2nd– Art Antosiek, 183 pts
3rd– Jim Prisciandaro, 168 pts
The Center has two treadmills, two recumbent bikes, two
cardio-glides, one exercise bike, one elliptical machine,
and two NuStep machines. A short training session is
required before first use.
There is a small fee to use the exercise equipmentEither $4 per month or $30 per year for residents or
$5 per month or $40 per year for nonresidents.
All fees will go towards upkeep and purchase of new equipment.
The Golf Banquet was held at The Gazebo in Warren on
Wednesday, September 11. If you are interested in golfing in the
2014 season which runs from May through September please call
the Center at 248-545-3464.
Needed: Tax Aide Volunteers
The Tax-Aide Program is a volunteer program between the
AARP Foundation and the IRS, in partnership with community senior
centers. Tax-Aide volunteers are needed now for Madison Heights
Friday, November 8, 2013
Senior Center to provide free tax preparation services to low and
Friday, December 13, 2013
moderate income seniors. Receive free training in tax law and form
9 am - 3 pm
preparation, and computer IRS tax software classes on Friday for
Massage Therapist- Heidi Gogate
Heidi will be at the Center doing massages on one Friday each month four weeks. Taxes will be prepared each Tuesday at Madison
from 9 am until 3 pm. The massages will be 30 minutes long and cost Heights Senior Center February 4 thru April 15, 2014. Every volunteer is required to volunteer a minimum of one day each week. Trainonly $25. Appointments are required and will be taken on a first
ing will start in the first week of January. Bill LaRue 248-765-6180.
come - first serve basis.
Massage Therapy
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29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
November
01-Hugh Simpson
02-Joanne Levitt
03-Colleen Bette
Gloria Hoffman
04-Brenda Peters
05-Erika Stoehr
06-Matthew Kozlowski
07-Aro Gallerani
Mary Schultz
08-Vincent Mazzenga
09-Betty Cole
10-Doris Toellner
Anna Kuchariski
11-Jean Lenville
Joyce Grnya
Allan Johnson
12-Kathleen Teschke
Roger Demers
13-Peter Ofiara
14-Dolly Ferries
Joanne Johe
15-Peggy Hunter
16-Janet Hill
Constance Fontana
Dorothy Kurczak
Patty Newman
17-Kitty Noble
18-Lee Paraskevin
19-Rorie Grant
21-Sally Lobsinger
24-Elizabeth Lipsett
Claudine Kergan
Irene Vandevelde
25-Florence Risko
Kathy Story
Diana Kozlowski
28-Margaret Galgoul
Harold Booms
Patricia Nixon
30-Charlene Casman
Richard Waligora
Boo Boo-isms...
That’s worse
than shock
theatre.
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December
Birthdays
November Anniversaries
Birthdays
02-Jan Schwedt
03-Barbara Shaner
Ria Palm
04-Inez Chandler
05-Clara Booms
07-Nancy Brown
08-Carol Cepuran
10-Hilde Eiben
Kay Ruzycki
11-Shirley Novak
13-Andrew Bego
Shirley Borcsane
Carolyn Kanat
14-Linda Kozlowski
16-Joan Roberts
18-Anna Antosiek
Lawrence Huddleston
19-Graham Stallsmith
20-Gerald Keehn
Marie Szlag
22-Evelyn Borkowicz
Elizabeth Scott
23-Carol D’Andrea
24-Frances Baron
Eva Eggersdorf
25-Robert Shaner
26-Paul Roebuck
29-Alleyna Mathers
04-Marion & Maureen Melton
12-Happy 58th Anniversary
Larry & Joan Mesaeh &
Albert & Alice Wehner
24-Happy 58th Anniversary
Robert & Camille Keyes
26-Happy 58th Anniversary
Robert & Barbara Shaner
December Anniversaries
13-Don & Shirley Vettraino
21-Joseph & Jean Foster
24-Happy 60th Anniversary
William & Stefanie Olszewski
27-Happy 55th Anniversary
Vince & Barbara Bosco
Unused Greeting
Cards NeededDo you have any unused
greeting cards gathering dust at home?
Donate them to the Center. Many people
enjoy shopping our card rack here at the
Center for affordable cards for friends &
family.
Lunch
Monthly Birthday Celebration
November 7 & December 5
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.
Thursdays -Blood Pressures
Madison Heights Senior Center
Corpore Sano Home Health Care
1st & 3rd Thursdays 11:30am
Wellness Home Health Care Inc.
4th Thursdays 11 am
SENIOR DINING
Lunch is served at 12 noon Monday
through Friday. Meals cost $3.50, are low
in salt, and meet RDA guidelines. Please
sign up one day ahead at the Senior
Center on the sign up sheet, by 11:00 am.
Home delivered meals are also available.
For more information call Emerald Food
Services at 248.689.0001 or go online to:
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.
29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071
248-545-3464
Senior Website of the Month:
Thanks to our Advertisers!
www.grandmabetty.com
Enjoy a great search resource for the web, created
for seniors by a senior. Grandma Betty has made your
searching the web easier and less time consuming. Check
out her site and find resources much faster. Enjoy!!
Oakland Livingston Legal Aid
COUNSEL & ADVOCACY LAW LINE CALL:
Attorneys and Counselors at Law Serving Senior Citizens & Low
Income Clients. Service is free of charge, however, donations are
welcome.
Local
(248) 569-9658
Toll Free
(888) 783-8190
Fax
(248) 569-9980
November/December ContestIf 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 Monday,
November 4th and give your answer. We will continue to take
answers until 12 noon. All correct answers will be put into a drawing
and the winner will be announced at lunch.
September/October Contest:
Answer: Dancing in the street
Winner: Art Antosiek
MANHATTAN ROY ROGERS
MOJITO SALTY DOG GIMLET
SAZERAC WHITE RUSSIAN
ME
Sing Along with Jim
Thursday, November 21st at 11 am in
Rooms D & E
Honor a Loved One
To remember a family member or friend, consider a
memorial donation to the Madison Heights Senior
Center in his or her name. If you wish to specify the program or
activity the donation will go towards, please let us know at time of
contribution. Your donation will make a world of difference and will
leave a lasting legacy that will assist future generations of seniors
at the Center. Thank you in advance for this gift from the heart.
THANK YOU Pamphlet Display Sponsors!
920 on the Park
City Medical, PC
Home Instead Senior Care
United Healthcare
Cambridge East
Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home
A-1 Auto Repair
Wellness Home Health Care Inc.
Kim’s Creations
I make everything for any occasion, including holidays. My
creation’s are all uniquely different and include washcloth
cupcakes & suckers, diaper & towel cakes, baskets,
centerpieces, wreathes, floral arrangements, party favors
and grave decor.
Kim Kloc
Penny Fundraiser News
Over the last two months you have donated a total
of $146.34! Our big winner this time is the family of
Tony Napolitano who donated $56.73.
Thank you Napolitano Family and everyone else including: Betty
Kiefer, Elaine Vaughn, Julie Moran, Rose Howell, Dorothy Shonts,
Bill Olszewski, Elizabeth Dover, Thursday Pinochle Club, Ruth Sadoway, Trish Derocher, Lorraine Dulecki, Kay Teschke and anonymous.
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 coming…no donation is too small! Proceeds will go towards
upkeep for our computer workstations and exercise equipment.
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