April 2016 Senior Communicator

City of Romulus
The Communicator
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS
April 2016
Motor City Casino Trip
Art Class
Tuesday, Apr. 19th 8:15 a.m.
Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Romulus Seniors are visiting the Motor City
Casino for a cost of $13 per person and the
Casino provides $25 in credit upon arrival.
Seats are limited, call the Center to reserve
your spot today.
Mr. Dewey Faulkner will be teaching basic art
and drawing at the Senior Center.
Come express your creativity with us!
Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, April 20th 11:00 a.m.
There will be raffles and gifts. Price is $3 per person.
Come to the Senior Center today to RSVP!
Detroit Tigers Fun
Opening Day—Friday, April 8th
Our Detroit Tigers have their season home-opener on Friday, April 8th at 1:05 p.m.
Come to the Senior Center for this and all day games with your Tigers gear to cheer them on
and watch the game with friends!
Trip to Comerica Park—Wednesday, May 18th
Sign up for a trip to Comerica Park to see our Detroit Tigers play the Minnesota Twins.
Bus leaves the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. On sale now for $26 each. Seating is limited.
Purchase yours today!
Future Tigers Trips will be:
June 29th vs. Miami Marlins—July 20th vs. Minnesota Twins—August 31st vs. Chicago White Sox
Save the Date for
Mayor LeRoy D. Burcroff’s
May 4, 2016
Call the Senior Center to reserve
your spot today! Seats are limited!
RSVP by April 25th!
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Programs and Services
Club #1
April Birthdays
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Dino Falsetti
18 Martha Andrews
April 5
No Meeting
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Pat Motley
19 Sally Mulka
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Judy White
19 Alice Galofaro
April 12
No Meeting
Lunch Out at 12:30 p.m.
Sam’s in Belleville
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Phillip Renke
20 Shirley Cloutier
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Mary Cook
20 Rose Ivory
April 19
Meeting
Bag Lunch
Games
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Doris Hendricks
21 Abraham Wentum
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Marguerite Cherdon 22 Roy Torrs
April 26
Meeting
Bag Lunch
Games
Daily Walking & Stretching
10 Larry Cochran
22 Danielle Butler
10 Rosie Robinson
23 Lloyd Coleman
10 George Roman
24 Gilbert White, Jr.
11 Robert Squire
25 Connie Braham
Every Weekday
11 Judith Pustelak
Walking at 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
11 Helen Lockhardt
Stretching at 12:00 p.m.
Bring some movement into your life with our
walking and stretching programs!
Jesse’s Inspiration
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
26 Frances Hunter
26 Ilene Kelly
12 Sandra Morales
26 Billie Richberg
13 Sharon Beals
27 Mary Ann Merriman
14 Anne Miller
27 John Demick
17 Myra Kreyger
28 Richard Bergmooser
17 Bert Valentine
30 Elven Miller
Come to worship and be motivated with our own,
Jesse Charles, every Thursday!
Red Hatters Club
Thursday, April 7th at 12:00 p.m.
Membership is growing in our Red Hatters Club,
and they are looking for even more members.
Join them at their next meeting!
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Wednesdays, Apr. 6th & 20th
10:30 a.m.
Corpore Sano Home Health Care, Inc. is providing
free blood pressure checks.
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Monthly Birthday
Potluck and Bingo
Monday, Apr. 25th 11:00 a.m.
Visit the Senior Center for the monthly Birthday
Bash. There will be bingo & potluck before the
presentation of a birthday cake & the
singing of “Happy Birthday”.
BINGO
Mondays & Wednesdays
12:00 p.m.
The fee is 25 cents for two bingo cards.
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Dates to Remember
Shopping Trips
Every Monday—9:00 a.m.
Senior Center Closed
Quilting Club
Every Thursday—6:00 p.m.
Waste Management
Blood Pressure Checks
April 6 & 20—10:30 a.m.
No Delays
Lunch Out –Golden Corral
April 8—11:00 a.m.
Quilting Club
No Closings in April
Thursdays
6:00 p.m.
Trip to Fresh Choice
April 11—9:00 a.m.
Anyone ages 16 and up are
welcome. For those interested
in learning to quilt, wanting to
finish a project or start
something new!
Liquid Nutrition
April 13—9:00 a.m.
Motor City Casino
April 19—8:15 a.m.
Spring Luncheon
April 20—11:00 a.m.
Visit the Lawyer
April 21—1:00 p.m.
Movie Out
April 27—11:00 a.m.
FREE
Senior Thursdays
at The DIA
Thursday, Apr. 21st
12:00 p.m.
Zig Zag Photo Books
Create your own unique book
that can be used for anything
from a photo album to a
sketchbook to a journal.
Transportation Limited.
Call to RSVP.
Tuesday Apr. 19th
10:30 a.m.
The Romulus Public Library will
be holding a morning book club
at the Center.
This month they discuss:
Me After You by
Jo Jo Moyes
Trips and Outings
Commodities/Focus Hope
April 21—9:30 a.m.
Haircuts
April 25—10:00 a.m.
Senior Book Club
Grocery Shopping
Mondays 9:00 a.m.
Visits to Meijer or Walmart
in Belleville.
Don’t forget to call ahead of
time to attend. We need counts
in order to complete our route
schedules. Thank you.
Movie Out
Lunch Out to
Golden Corral
Friday, Apr. 8th
11:00 a.m.
Take the bus out to lunch
with your friends!
$2 transportation cost.
Trip to the Ford
Rouge Factory Tour
Wednesday, Apr. 27th
*Looking for interest*
11:00 a.m.
Sign up to go see a movie at the
Emagine Canton Cinema.
$2.00 for Transportation
$8.75 for Ticket, Pop & Popcorn
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From walking through a real-life
truck plant to viewing the “living
roof”, and two theater
experiences, you’ll enjoy some
eye-opening encounters with
technology of today while
learning about the worldchanging past.
We are looking to take a group
on this tour—call the Center by
April 20th if you’d be interested!
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Message from the Director, Rose Swidan
We are excited April is here and we are gearing up for our wonderful new
programs like the Pinterest class I’m leading on April 14th. This is a great
online resource filled with all kinds of new, wonderful information, education,
and decorating and beauty tips. Come sign up and join the fun.
Did you say baseball? Get ready to join us for our Tigers games for the
summer, seats are limited so please sign up early.
If you are interested in the Senior Olympics it's time to start practicing! We
are ready to bring home the gold for our City! Get on board, challenge
yourself, and make your City proud.
Love you and see you soon,
Rose
31st Annual Downriver
Senior Olympics
July 25—29, 2016
Registration starts this month!
Come sign up and start
practicing now!
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Message from Mayor Burcroff
Spring is here and I know how excited we all are for nice weather. This is the
perfect time to start being more active and getting together with friends.
Baseball is something we all can rally around, and the Senior Center makes
the perfect venue to sit around and cheer on our Tigers.
Or take advantage of some of the great deals on trips to Comerica park that
the Center has planned.
My annual Mother’s Day brunch is coming up next month and we need you
to RSVP by April 25th. This is one of my favorite events and I am really
looking forward to this time where I can show appreciation for all that our
mothers, grandmothers and aunts do for all of us.
Sincerely,
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor of Romulus
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Any other businesses or organizations are welcome to purchase an ad in the Communicator for $75 for six months.
All proceeds go toward the construction of a new “Salon” at the Senior Center!
36567 Goddard Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 941-0755
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Need a Venue for your meeting or party?
Rooms for Rent at the Senior Center
The Romulus Senior Center is a great place to celebrate any special occasion from baby showers,
to family reunions and even wedding receptions! Rooms are available any day of the week and can
hold up to 120 people. Arrange for a caterer or use the on-site kitchen. Call today!
Travel, Treasures & Tours
Call Toll Free 1-877-292-6311 to reserve your spot for the events below!
Leelanau Sands Overnight
Soaring Eagle Day Trip with Shows
Enjoy a 1 night stay at Leelanau Sands with gaming stops at
Soaring Eagle Casino, Turtle Creek, and plenty of time at
Leelanau Sands. Receive up to $61 in casino incentive.
Depart Sun. April 24, 2016
5 hours gambling at Mt. Pleasant’s beautiful casino. Start with
$10 in coin & $5 in food. Earn 100 points and receive $10
more in coin. Ticket to the show is also included. “Chubby
Checker”
$109 per person d.o.
Depart Mon. May 9, 2016
$35 per person
Island Resort & Casino U.P. 3-Day
Kewadin Casino Overnight
Spend 2 breathtaking nights at the Island Resort in Harris, MI
while in the Upper Peninsula. The trip starts with a visit to
Kewadin Casino in St. Ignace with stops at Manistique and
Odawa. Receive up to $146 in casino incentives, meal discounts for lunch and dinner, luggage handling and breakfast
daily.
This trip includes a 1 night stay at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste
Marie, with gaming stops at St. Ignace and Bay Mills.
Breakfast Included! $60 total in casino incentive.
Depart Wed. May 18, 2016
$129 per person d.o.
Depart Sun. May 8—Wed. May 10, 2016
$169 per person d.o.
Chicago Taste-Fest Overnight
This trip includes a hotel near Chicago with continental
breakfast, and free time to visit your own favorite spots; Shedd
Aquarium, Sears Tower, Navy Pier, or the “Tastefest”. This trip
also visits Grand Victoria Casino in Chicago where you will
receive at least $5 in coin. Please ask for more information on
optional shuttle service to areas of Chicago.
Depart Thurs. July 7, 2016
$149 per person d.o.
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Recipe Exchange: Whole Grain Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan
Ingredients
2 c. dry grain of choice*
3/4 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 c. red/yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/3 c. chopped fresh chives
1/4 c. balsamic vinaigrette, or to taste
1 c. shaved Parmesan cheese, divided
*Any whole grain works well. Try farro, spelt,
wheat berries, quinoa, barley or jasmine rice.
Directions
1. Cook your grain of choice according to package directions and allow to cool.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the asparagus and cook uncovered until
tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several
minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus is cold, drain well, and
chop. Set aside.
3. Place grains, asparagus, tomatoes, walnuts, cranberries, parsley, and chives in a large bowl.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over and sprinkle about 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese, then toss.
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Serve at room temperature.
Events at the Romulus Public Library
Second Monday Book Club
Monday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m.
The Ginger Man
by J. P. Donleavy
To register for all Library programs
call (734) 942-7589 or
visit the Circulation Desk at 11121
Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm / Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm / Sunday: Closed
Food Services
Need Food?
Hot Meals Daily
Low income residents are eligible for free
commodities each month. A variety of food is
provided by the Emergency Food Assistance
Program.
Distribution: Thursday, April 21st at 9:30 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition is also available:
Wednesday, April 13th at 9:00 a.m.
Lunch at the Senior Center is provided daily at
11:00 a.m. Please call (734) 955-4120 the day
before to reserve a meal.
Wayne County asks for a donation of $2.25
Volunteers Needed
The Senior Center is looking for volunteers to pack food each morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
for the Meals on Wheels Program. Please call if you are interested.
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Our Romulus Team
ROMULUS SENIOR
CENTER
Mayor
36525 Bibbins
Romulus, MI 48174
Phone: (734) 955-4120
LeRoy D. Burcroff
Senior Center Director
Rose Swidan
Office Assistant
Rachel Harris
Office Staff/Bus Driver
Rosalie Green
Bus Driver
Karen Kusibab
Meals-on-Wheels
Cindy Coak
Karin Laskaska
CDBG Chore Services
Leondo Smith
Larry Cochran
Customer service at all levels
Always offer solutions
New and innovative ideas
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Important Phone
Numbers
Important
Phone
Numbers
Senior Resources
City of Romulus
Prescription Assistance Information
(734) 282-7177
EMERGENCY: Dial 9-1-1 (Police)
Food Assistance/Wayne County Meals
(734) 727-7357
Mayor’s Office
(734) 942-7571
Counseling & Substance Abuse
(734) 729-9286
City Council
(734) 955-4506
Department of Human Services
(313) 277-4800
City Clerk’s Office
(734) 942-7540
Care Management Family Resources
(734) 282-7177
City Treasurer’s Office
(734) 942-7580
Adult Abuse
(855) 444-3911
Community Services Department
(734) 955-4501
Applying for Bridge Card
(313) 580-4144
Department of Public Services
(734) 942-7579
Food Assistance in Romulus
(734) 955-4120
Water Department
(734) 942-7560
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Please note that advanced sign up for programs, luncheons, lunch out, shopping,
trips, and tours will help prevent cancellation of these events.
Hot meals daily call 24 hours ahead.
Wayne County Liquid Nutrition and Meals on Wheels 734-727-7357
Transportation M-F call for appointment 24 hours ahead for reservation.
734-955-4120
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Walmart 9am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Manicures 10am
Blood Pressure 10:30am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Ministries 10:30am
Red Hatters 12pm
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Lunch Out 11am
Golden Corral
Pokeno 12pm
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Fresh Choice 9am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
Club #1 Lunch Out
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Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Liquid Nutrition 9am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Ministries 10:30am
Pinterest 11:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Pokeno 12pm
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Bingo 12pm
Motor City 8:15am
Book Club 10:30am
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Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Manicures 10am
Blood Pressure 10:30am
Luncheon 11am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Focus Hope/
Commodities 9:30am
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
DIA 12pm
Lawyer 1pm
Quilting 6pm
Pokeno 12pm
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Meijer 9am
Haircuts 10am
Birthday Bingo Bash 11am
Bible Study 11:30am
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Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Movie Out 11am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Podiatrist 10:30am
Pokeno 12pm
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