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City of Romulus
The Communicator
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS
February 2016
Free Tax Services
Motor City Casino Trip
Tuesday, Feb. 16th 8:15 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.
Another tax season is fast approaching. The Romulus
Senior Center will provide free tax services through
AARP and the help of our City Treasurer. If you are 60
or older, handicapped or low income individuals, please
have your paper work ready in order to sign up for your
tax appointment. No walk-ins please. Call the Senior
Center now to schedule your appointment.
NEW CPR/AED Class
Monday, Feb. 22nd 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to respond to breathing and
cardiac emergencies with an instructor
from our own Romulus Fire Department.
Class will last approximately 2 hours.
Participants in the program are asked to provide:
 Copy of last year’s
Federal income tax
paid
income tax return
 W-2 forms if you
 Dependent care
earned a salary
provider information
(name, employer ID,
SSN)
 Unemployment
compensation
statements
 SSA-1099 form if you
Attention Meals on Wheels
Recipients!
In order to receive your daily meal, you MUST
have your driveway cleared of snow and
salted. This is for the safety of our workers. If
you need assistance with this, please call and
see if you are eligible for chore services.
 All forms indicating
were paid Social
Security benefits
 All 1099 forms showing
 All receipts or canceled
checks if itemizing
deductions
 Social Security cards
or official
documentation for
yourself and all
dependents
interest of dividends
 1099R form from the
payer of your pension
or annuity
 Photo ID
Valentine Luncheon
Wednesday, February 17th 11:00 a.m.
Brighten up your winter day with a fun-loving Valentine’s luncheon!
The menu will feature shepherds pie, meat balls, salad and rolls.
The Dubisky and Ryzner Band will be joining us for live music, so don’t miss the fun!
Price is $3 per person. Come to the Senior Center today to RSVP!
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Programs and Services
February Birthdays
Club #1
February 2
February 9
February 16
February 23
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Mary Vick
12 Garold Hoffer
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Madeline Yeary
13 Dorthy Friedman
3
Fran Bredow
14 Gladys Hadyniak
3
Pat Lucke
15 Earslene Kyle
4
Eleanor Moore
16 Cathy L. Burgess
No Meeting
Lunch at Romulus House
12:30 p.m.
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Tone Musico
17 Jerry Fornwald
6
Ethel Watkins
18 Verna Lalonde
Meeting
Bag Lunch
Games
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Bonnie Poet
19 Georgia Chears
6
John Treganowan
19 William Galofara
7
Pearl Brown
20 Emma Beanum
7
Ann Turner
20 Dorothy Lutze
William Wright
20 Karen Shonta
Ardena Vaughn
21 Laura Chesno
Kenneth Berlinn
22 Georgia Cole
Gloria Forbes
23 Ruby Richardson
Meeting
Bag Lunch
Games
Meeting
Bag Lunch
Games
Daily Walking & Stretching
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Every Weekday
Walking at 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. 8
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Stretching at 12:00 p.m.
Bring some movement into your life with our
walking and stretching programs!
Jesse’s Inspiration
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12 Joan Pallas
25 Mickey Durham
12 Vick Kossel
26 Alice Ries
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Come to worship and be motivated with our own,
Jesse Charles, every Thursday!
Red Hatters Club
Monthly Birthday
Potluck and Bingo
Monday, Feb. 29th 11:00 a.m.
Visit the Senior Center for the monthly Birthday
Bash. There will be bingo & potluck before the
Thursday, Feb. 4th 12:00 p.m.
presentation of a birthday cake & the
Membership is growing in our Red Hatters Club,
singing of “Happy Birthday”.
and they are looking for even more members. Join
them at their next meeting!
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Wednesdays, Feb. 10th & 24th
10:00 a.m.
Corpore Sano Home Health Care, Inc. is providing
free blood pressure checks.
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BINGO
Bingo is played at noon on Mondays and
Wednesdays at the Senior Center.
The fee is 25 cents for two bingo cards.
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Dates to Remember
Senior Center Closed
Shopping Trips
Every Monday—9:00 a.m.
President’s Day
Mon. February 15th
Quilting Club
Every Thursday—6:00 p.m.
Waste Management
No Delays
Blood Pressure Checks
February 10 & 24—10:00 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition
February 10—9:00 a.m.
Attention Chore
Services Participants:
Lunch Out
February 12—11:00 a.m.
Motor City Casino
February 16—8:15 a.m.
Valentine Luncheon
February 17—11:00 a.m.
Visit the Lawyer
February 24—1:00 p.m.
Commodities/Focus Hope
February 18—9:30 a.m.
Haircuts
February 22—10:00 a.m.
If you are on the chore service’s
list, please have salt by your front
door. We do not provide or
purchase salt. When our workers
come to shovel your snow, they
will put salt down if you have some
at your front door. Please be
patient with us, we will make our
way to everyone in a timely
manner. Do not try to go outside or
do it yourself. If you need your
snow shoveled, please call so we
can put you on the list.
Movie Out
February 24—11:00 a.m.
Senior Book Club
Tuesday Feb. 16th
10:30 a.m.
The Romulus Public Library will
be holding a morning book club
at the Center.
This month they discuss:
Stranger in a Strange Land by
Robert Heinlein
Quilting Club
Thursdays
6:00 p.m.
Anyone ages 16 and up are
welcome. For those interested
in learning to quilt, wanting to
finish a project or start
something new!
Trips and Outings
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.
Romulus Senior Communicator
Lunch Out to
Leo’s Coney
Island
Friday, Feb. 12th
11:00 a.m.
Take the bus out to lunch
with your friends!
$2 transportation cost.
Movie Out
Wednesday, Feb. 24th
11:00 a.m.
Sign up to go see a movie at the
Emagine Canton Cinema.
$2.00 for Transportation
$8.00 for Ticket, Pop & Popcorn
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Message from the Director, Rose Swidan
Hello to all our seniors! We are excited about all the new programs that we
have here at the Senior Center this year so far. If you have not stopped by
yet, browse through the rest of this Communicator and try something that
peaks your interest.
Stop by for Paczki Day on February 9th, but please call the Senior Center
and RSVP so we can have a paczki for everyone. Come join us for our
Valentine’s Party Luncheon on February 17th. We will have music, dancing
and lot of sweets to offer. There will be raffles and giveaways as well. We will
be having our fine Fire Department doing a special class for our seniors
about CPR and the use of AEDs on February 22nd. Please sign up if you are
interested. Also, a reminder to sign up ASAP for help with your taxes as
availability is limited this year.
Stay tuned for our new Pinterest and Facebook education classes about how to make new friends,
stay connected and get new ideas and recipes. We are going to be rolling out all kinds of new and
exciting programs here at the Senior Center this year. Keep giving us your suggestions!
Hope to see you soon,
Rose
Paczki Day/Fat Tuesday
Come join us for coffee and paczkis!
Tuesday, February 9th
9:00 a.m.
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Message from Mayor Burcroff
First I want to thank those that came to my State of the City address last
month. If you weren’t able to attend, please take a look at our Cable
Channels or visit YouTube to watch the entire presentation from home or at
the Senior Center. I’ll also be giving you an overview of my State of the City
Address at the Valentine’s Day luncheon on the 17th. I’d love to hear your
feedback on our plans for this coming year—my door is always open for you.
February is Black History Month and this is a time to remember and honor
the many, important contributions people of color have made not only in our
country, but in Romulus and around the world. I hope you’ll join us at the
free, annual Soul Food Dinner which kicks off Black History Month here in
our City on Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. at Romulus High School.
There will also be other events to celebrate this month including a local
historic Bus Tour and others at the High School and Library. Please check
our website for all the details.
Have a wonderful month and I look forward to seeing you at the Valentine’s Day luncheon.
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!
Events at the Romulus Public Library
Second Monday Book Club
Monday, Feb. 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found
by Jennifer Lauck
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
Travel, Treasures & Tours
Hollywood Casino in Toledo, OH
Day trip with at least $10 in slot play.
Depart Mon. February 1, 2016
$25 per person
Valentine’s Day
Soaring Eagle Casino Overnight
Soaring Eagle Day Trip with Shows
5 hours gambling at Mt. Pleasant’s beautiful casino. Start with
$10 in coin and $5 in food. Earn 100 points and receive $10
1-night stay at Soaring Eagle Casino Hotel visiting Firekeepers
more in coin. Ticket to the show is also included.
in one direction. Baggage handling and $75 back in
Depart Tues. February 16, 2016
casino incentives also included.
$35 per person
Depart Sun. February 14, 2016
Featuring the show “Little Anthony & the Imperials”
$129 per person d.o.
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Recipe Exchange: Panera Cheese and Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
1 T. melted butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. melted butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. half-and-half cream
2 c. chicken stock
1/2 lb. fresh broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped into
bite size pieces
1 c. carrot, julienned (can buy matchstick carrots
in produce section)
1/4 t. nutmeg
8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
salt & pepper
Directions
1. Sauté onion in 1 T of butter. Set aside.
2. Cook the 1/4 cup melted butter and flour using a
whisk over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir
constantly and add the half & half.
3. Add the chicken stock and simmer for about 10
minutes.
4. Add the broccoli, carrots and reserved onions. Cook
over low heat 20-25 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can leave the soup
chunky, or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in
for a smoother soup (recommended). Return to low
heat and add the cheese. If your heat is too high, the
soup can get grainy. Stir in nutmeg.
6. Serve with crusty bread.
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, February 18th at 9:30 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition is also available:
Wednesday, February 10th 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
Senior Center Director
Rose Swidan
Office Assistant
Rachel Harris
Office Staff/Bus Driver
Rosalie Green
Bus Driver
Karen Kusibab
Meals-on-Wheels
Customer service at all levels
Always offer solutions
New and innovative ideas
LeRoy D. Burcroff
CDBG Chore Services
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Evelyn Koerber
Leota McCraight
Kerry Vaughn
Leondo Smith
Larry Cochran
www.facebook.com/CityofRomulus
www.youtube.com/CityofRomulus
Comcast Cable Channels 12 & 18
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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February 2016
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
Club #1 11am
Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Manicures 10am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Ministries 10:30am
Red Hatters 12pm
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Pokeno 12pm
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Meijer 9am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
Packzi Day 9am
Club #1 11am
Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Liquid Nutrition 9am
Blood Pressure 10am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Lunch Out 11am
Pokeno 12pm
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Motor City 8:15am
Book Club 10:30am
Club #1 Lunch out
Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Manicures 10am
Valentine’s Luncheon
11am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Focus Hope/
Commodities 9:30am
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Pokeno 12pm
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Walmart 9am
Haircuts 10 am
Bible Study 11:30am
CPR Class 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
Club #1 11am
Art Class 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Blood Pressure 10am
Movie Out 11am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo 12pm
Lawyer 1pm
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Podiatrist 10:30am
Pokeno 12pm
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Meijer 9am
Bible Study 11:30am
Birthday Bingo Bash
11am
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Romulus Community Schools, Romulus Ministerial Alliance & City of Romulus
Present
The History
Of
“Romulus Come Unity”
Annual Soul Food Dinner
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Gospel Music
“Faith and Prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live without them”
Mahalia Jackson
Please join us for our Annual “Soul Food Dinner”
Followed by a special Black History Month Presentation
Held at Romulus High School
9650 S. Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174
Dinner Promptly Starts 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. in Cafeteria
Program—7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Auditorium
All are welcome to wear your favorite African Attire.
African/African-American themed art & crafts available for purchase.
*Admission is Free*
Donations are accepted on behalf of the
Romulus Middle School Student Activities Fund