Post on 24-May-2022
1653 SAMARIA TEMPERANCE, MI 48182
Phone: 734-856-3330 Fax: 734-856-1202
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Advisory Board 2
Birthdays 3
Monroe County Senior Source 4
August Activities 5
September Activities 6
Card Party Ad 7
Health Van Ad
10
Northern Casino Adventure Ad 12
Travel Information 13
August Menu 14
September Menu 15
CENTER HOURS:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 2015 • NOVEMBER 2015 AUGUST 2019- SEPTEMBER 2019
B edford Senior B edford Senior COMMUNITY CENTER NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY CENTER NEWSLETTER
Thank You John Miller & Mary Hines! John Miller with the help of Mary Hines spent this past
winter refurbishing our sign at the Jackman Road
entrance to the Senior Center. Please take the time to take
a look at the sign and thank John & Mary for all their
volunteer time and hard work.
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
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2019-2020
ADVISORY BOARD
The Bedford Senior Community Center
Is Sponsored by Bedford Public Schools
Community Education
BEDFORD SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
Monday - September 9, 2019
11:00 a.m.
In the Dining Room
Please join us. This is your chance to
share your ideas and make suggestions on
how we can schedule programs to fit your
needs. If you have any ideas for fund-
raisers we would like to hear them.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Advisory Board
Members
Helen Bowers
Rick Ellison
Carol Frederick
Phil Logan
Grace Peitz
Harriet Rochowiak
Rose Mary Schroeder
Patricia Webber
Tina Welch
Alternates
Mary Bellestri
Naomi Bowlin
Leslie Chesney
John Miller
Agency
Representatives
Nancy Crandell
Bedford Public Schools
Dee Janney
BPS School Board
Wayne Meehean
Commission on Aging
Welcome New Members
Margaret Hicks Cindy Davis
Larry Hicks Patsy Bradshaw
William Hasley Carol Kennedy
Judith Hasley Sharon Danielski
Bob Johnson Beverly Baker
Jeaninne Johnson Helen Robinette
Terri Meadows Sue King
Rosemary Litten Sharon Gardner
Robert Litten Shirley Brown
Pamela Marok Sally Kriener
Edward Marok
Benefits of Membership •Noontime meal program
Home delivered meal program
for shut-ins
Legal services
Information & referral
Speakers bureau
Newsletter
Educational presentations
Volunteer opportunities
Lending library
Health screenings including blood pressure screen-
ings/flu shots
Bible study
Line dancing Lessons
Bunco, and Bridge
Men’s pool league
Crafts, knitting and crocheting
Quilting
Travel Program
Euchre tournaments
Fundraisers (i.e. Dinners & festivals)
Card Party
Intergenerational programming
Enhanced Fitness Program
Bingo
Tai Chi
Internet access
Monroe County Library in Motion ( once a month)
Greeting Card Classes
AUGUST 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019
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AUGUST:
1. Charlotte Bradeen
2. Donna Peckham, Joyce Begg
3. William Smith
4. Donna Lennex, Terri Meadows
5. Sandra Elliott, Ruth Keller,
Douglas Harpel
6. Anne Fleck, Robert Litten, Nancy Howell,
Don Chmielewski, Madelyn Mitchell
7. Katherine Nowak, Sarah Berndt
8. Marie Lorenz, Laura Denniss,
Lawrence Bialecki
9. Sharon Frederick, Sally Kriener
10. Nan Knee, Terry Cleary, Kojo Quartey
11. Janice Clark, James Eastwood
12. Meg Smith, Terrence Darr,
Harriett Rochowiak
13. Patricia Myers, Patricia Howard
14. Pat Arvay, Bill Miller, Vickie Brescol,
Paul Longlott
15. Larry Thompson
16. Robert Kuckuck, Bill Oldaker,
John Alexander
17. Janice Clemens, Donna Boice,
Garnell Yarger, Lynette Gay
19. Janice Mills, Donna Stark, Judy Noble
20. Paul Ramarez, Patsy Wright,
Conrad Brzustewicz
21. Harold Cuthbertson, Donald Yockey,
Shirley Lucarelli
22. Joan Bair
23. John Blanchard, Helen Covell
24. Cheryl Tabbert
26. Shirley Knakiewicz, Joan Jakubowski,
Patricia Grosteffon, Walt Willard
27. Zella Mathewson, Beverly Baker,
Judy Ferguson
28. Larry McKeone, Bo Swanback
Suzanne Cline
29. Judith Gephart, Robert Lucht
30. Barbara Kinney, Catherine McCornack
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our members who are
celebrating a birthday these two months. You
will receive a flower (donated by Shinkles) and
cake and ice cream will be served at lunch.
SEPTEMBER:
1. Phyllis Dudek, Carol Kennedy,
Patricia Kowalski
2. Peter Dusseau, Sharon Langford,
Gary Prochnow, Sally Pennington
3. Caroline Woodbury
4. Joyce Friedrich, Wilma Lewandowski
5. Nathalie Jacobs, Mary Abel
6. Ann Myers, Judy Hasley,
Arthur Love, Janet Veirs
7. Bob Gerhardt
8. Maxine Zawodny, Richard Witfoth,
Dick Hanes
9. Karen Bristol, Margaret August
11. Joyce Dennison, Frank Wyrostek,
Ruth Lump
13. Joan Johnson, Marcella Majka,
Norma Tobianski, Rose Burgess
14. Bob Dazell
15. Merrill Bodine, Rose Marie Olszewski
16. Gloria Beck, Gerald Jones, Janice Wegren
17. Janice Begg
19. Alvin Striggow, Della Trychel,
Pat Karmol, Theresa Rober
20. Jo Ann Burkard, Jacque Adams
21. Nancy Franciscy, Sharon Schultz,
Lou Spengler, Robert Dudley,
Judy Roehrig
22. Marlow Imo, Fran McDowell,
Karen Sparer, Wayne Thompson,
Jeanette Tolles
24. Hugh Finch, Phyllis Snyder,
Carol Whitaker
25. Chris Knaggs
26. Natalie Wahl, Rose Mary Schroeder,
James Fuelling
27. Sharon Moreland
28. Betty Barnes
29. Sherry Wolf, Shirley Carey,
Rose Marie Komorowski
30. Carol Michalak, Lynn Bueza,
William Dukeshire
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
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2019 - 2020 Senior Source
A “must have” information guide to Senior Services in Monroe County.
Pick one up at any Monroe County Senior Center, the Commission on Aging
Office in Monroe, MI, and the Bedford Township Hall.
AUGUST 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 2019
1.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
2. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
5. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bingo @ 12:30
6.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
7. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Bunco 12:30
8.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
9. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
12. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Advisory Board
Meeting 10:00am
Bingo 12:30
13.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
14. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Bunco 12:30
15.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
16. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
19. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bingo @ 12:30
20.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
21. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Library 11:00am
Bunco 12:30
22.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
23. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
26. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bingo @ 12:30
27.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
28. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Bunco 12:30
29.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
30. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
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BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 2019
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
2.
CLOSED
LABOR DAY
3.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
4. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Bunco 12:30
5.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
6. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
9. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Advisory Board
Meeting 10:00am
General Membership
Meeting 11:00am
Bingo @ 12:30
10.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
11. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Card Class 10:00am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Bunco 12:30
12.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
13. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
16. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bingo @ 12:30
17.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
18. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Library 11:00am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Bunco 12:30
19.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
20. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
23. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bingo @ 12:30
24.
Bridge 9:00am
Line Dance Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
25. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Blood Pressure
11:00 - Noon
Bunco 12:30
26.
Quilters 9:00 - Noon
Tai Chi
1:00pm - 2:00pm
27. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bible Study
10:30am - 11:30am
Euchre 12:30-3:30
30. Enhance Fitness 8:15am
Bingo @ 12:30
ANNUAL CARD PARTY
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
10:00am - 2:00pm
Tickets $7.00 each
AUGUST 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019
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ANNUAL
CARD PARTY LUNCHEON
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
10:00am until 2:00pm (Tickets on sale Aug. 1st or can
be purchased at the door)
$7.00
INCLUDES A FABULOUS LUNCH
DOOR PRIZES AND A
50/50 RAFFLE
Come Join the Fun!
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
1653 SAMARIA RD.
TEMPERANCE, MI 48182
734-856-3330
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
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Visit our Website
At
www.bedfordseniorcenter.com
With Sympathy to the families of our
dearly departed members
Harry Kruzynski James Hundrsucke
Melvin Hall Charlene Adams
HEALTH VAN
Non- Emergency
Transportation Assistance
Serving residents of Monroe County
Health Van
1623 W. Sterns Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
734-850-6045
Carrie Pitzen, Director
OFFICE HOURS
5am to 1pm
Monday Thru Friday
Enhance® Fitness
Seniors, do you want to: Have a great time? Make new friends? Grow stronger?
Improve your balance? Become limber? Boost your activity levels?
THIS PROGRAM CAN HELP YOU!
A FREE EXERCISE PROGRAM
OFFERED AT THE BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER
Classes are every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
8:15am - 9:15am
AUGUST 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019
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WE
DELIVER
MEALS
ON
WHEELS
MONROE COUNTY SENIOR LEGAL
SERVICES INC.
An Attorney from Legal Aid is scheduled to be at the
Bedford Senior Center from 9:30am until 11:30am
on the second Tuesday of every month.
The Attorney will only meet with those clients who
have called their office prior to the second Tuesday
of the month and made an appointment. To schedule
call. 734-241-7644.
There is a $20.00 Consultation Fee for each meeting
and/or issue.
MEDICARE COUNSELING
NOW AVAILABLE
AT
THE BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER
Appointments are available on the Third
Wednesday of each month. Call to make an
appointment and let trained Counselors help
you understand all of your Medicare options.
Call 734-856-3330
HOLIDAY CLOSING The Bedford Senior Center
is closed on the following holiday:
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
LABOR DAY
GREETING CARD MAKING CLASSES
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 - 10:00am until 11:30am
CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS - OCTOBER 2, 2019 - 10:00am until 11:30am
OCTOBER 9, 2019 - 10:00am until 11:30am
On September 11th we will be making a lattice birthday card, a wedding card, and a “Thinking of You” card.
Cost for this class is $6.00.
On October 2, we will have a special CHRISTMAS CARD class. You can choose to make one or more cards
from 8 designs. Cost will be $1.50 per card. Please note that the Christmas card class will only have 25 cards
of each design. Only after everyone at the class receives one of each design will the extra cards be sold on a
first come basis. Come make some great cards for the holidays and have fun too!
On October 9th, we will be making a diagonal pattern birthday card, a wreath Halloween card, and a fall
pumpkin card. Cost for class is $6.00
Sample cards will be on display at the Senior Center 3 weeks prior to each class.
Please remember to sign up for all Card classes at the office or by phone.
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AUGUST 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019
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TRAVEL ALL YEAR LONG The Bedford Senior Community Center Great Get-A-Ways!
The following trips are scheduled, please stop in and check the trip board for flyer’s and
additional information on each trip or call us at 734-856-3330 .
FALL & WINTER OF 2019
September 8 - 10, 2019: NORTHERN 4 CASINO ADVENTURE
Three days, two nights in Northern Michigan. Visit Soaring Eagle, Kewadin St. Ignace,
Kewadin, Saulte Ste. Marie, and Bay Mills. Stay at the Mackinaw Beach
& Bay hotel in Mackinaw City. Receive Casino Incentives at each Casino
Cost per person, $209.00 for Double, and $289.00 for Single.
December 1 - 2, 2019: LITTLE RIVER CASINO IN MANISTEE, MI
One night stay at Little River Casino Hotel with stops in each direction, Gun Lake Casino
on day 1 and Soaring Eagle Casino on day 2. Incentives of up to $65 total in food and Free Play.
Cost per person, $159.00 for double, or $209.00 per person for single.
NEW FOR 2020
September 14 - 19, 2020: BEAUTIFUL VERMONT
Six days, five nights for our Vermont trip. Visit Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Stowe Village,
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, the Shelburne Museum,
and enjoy a Dinner Cruise on beautiful Lake Champlain.
Cost per person, $759.00.00. for Double, $1,104.00 for Single, and $739.00 for Triple.
MORE TRIPS WILL BE ADDED IN 2020
WATCH FUTURE NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS
**When traveling out of the area please double check your Medicare and Medicare Supplement benefits to
see if your insurance covers you while out of the area. Not all do.
**A tour is based on a specific number of passengers who will participate. If we are reasonably close or are
teaming with another Senior Center we will make every effort to make the tour a go. Remember that your
seat on a trip is not confirmed until you have made a deposit.
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1.
Taco Salad
Refried Beans
Churro
Apple
2.
Macaroni & Cheese
Glazed Carrots
Broccoli Salad
Banana
5.
Cabbage Rolls
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Pears
6.
Turkey Pot Roast
Over Noodles Peas & Carrots
Chunky Applesauce
7.
Brats on a Bun
w/Grilled Onions
Steak Fries
Succotash
Peaches
8.
Pork Patty
w/Brown Gravy
Red Skin Potatoes
Italian Green Beans
Apple
9.
Almond Crusted
Fish
Tator Tots
Cucumber & Tomato
Salad
Apricots
12.
Grilled Chicken
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Dill Pickles
Fruit Cocktail
13.
Smoked Sausage
on Wheat Bun
Sauerkraut
Rosemary Potatoes
Carrots
Pears
14.
Meat Loaf w/Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Lima Beans
Peaches
15.
Chicken Salad
Sandwich on
Wheat Bread
Pasta Salad
Tomatoes & Lettuce
Banana
16.
Bacon, Lettuce, &
Tomato Sandwich
On Wheat Bread
Potato Wedges
Cole Slaw
Grapes
19.
Tuna Macaroni
Salad on Lettuce
Three Bean Salad
Strawberry Yogurt
20.
Chicken a la King
w/Peas & Carrots
Over Biscuit
Green Beans
Fruit Cocktail
21.
Salmon Patties
w/White Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Beets
Apricots
22.
Spaghetti w/
Meat Sauce
Tossed Salad
Garlic Toast
Banana
23.
Hamburger Deluxe
On Bun w/Lettuce& Tomato
Steak Fries
3–Bean Salad
Peaches
26.
Vegetable Lasagna
Brussels Sprouts
Garlic Biscuit
Fruit Cocktail
27. Birthday Dinner
Ham w/Pineapple
Sweet Potato
Broccoli &
Cauliflower
Chunky Applesauce
Cake & Ice Cream
28.
Salisbury Steak
w/Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Succotash
Pears
29.
Beef & Mushroom
Pasta
Glazed Carrots
Tossed Salad
Pineapple
30.
Fish Sandwich on
Wheat Bun
Chips
Green Beans
Cole Slaw
Banana
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MENU FOR AUGUST 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Bread, spread, and
Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30 - 10:30 for reservation low fat milk served daily
MENU FOR AUGUST 2019 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Whole grain bread, spread, &
Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30am & 10:30am for reservation low fat milk served daily
AUGUST 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019
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2.
CLOSED
LABOR DAY
HOLIDAY
3.
Chicken Stuffed w/Broccoli & Cheese
Red Skin Potatoes
Three Bean Salad
Pineapple
4
Smokey Mountain
Casserole
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots
Pears
.
5.
Veal Patty
over Spaghetti
Green Beans
Tossed Salad
Apple
6.
Pulled Pork on
Wheat Bun
Red Skin Potatoes
Beets
Cole Slaw
Peaches
9.
Country Fried
Steak w/Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Italian Green Beans
Chunky Applesauce
10.
Stuffed Pepper
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Cottage Cheese
Pineapple
11.
Pork Loin Roast
w/Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Fruit Cocktail
12. Birthday Dinner
Chicken Breast
Rice Pilaf w/Gravy
Green Beans
Tossed Salad
Orange
Cake & Ice Cream
13.
Taco Salad
Refried Beans
Churro
Apple
16.
Beef Stew with
Biscuit
Tossed Salad
Warm Applesauce
17.
Chicken Alfredo
Broccoli
Red Beets
Cheddar Biscuit
Peaches
18.
Turkey & Swiss on Whole Wheat Wrap
Lettuce & Tomato
Cole Slaw
Mandarin Oranges
19.
Almond Crusted
Fish
Rosemary Potatoes
Broccoli &
Cauliflower
Apricots
20.
Smoked Sausage
w/Kraut on Bun
Potato Pancake
Pea & Peanut Salad
Banana
23.
Hamburger Patty
Whole Wheat Bun
American Cheese
Cold Spaghetti Salad
Potato Chips
Pears
24.
Salmon Patty
w/White Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Peach Crisp
25.
Meat Loaf
w/Brown Gravy
Baked Potato
Lima Beans
Carrots
Fruit Cocktail
26.
Grilled Chicken
Breast
Cheesy Potatoes
Italian Green Beans
Tossed Salad
Banana
27.
Ham & Scalloped
Potatoes Casserole Broccoli and
Cauliflower Blend
Peaches
30.
Chicken Tenders
w/Ranch Dip
Steak Fries
Lima Beans
Carrot Raisin Salad
Apricots
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MENU FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm
MENU FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Whole grain bread, spread, &
Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30am & 10:30am for reservation low fat milk served daily
ANNUAL CARD PARTY
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
10:00am - 2:00pm
Tickets $7.00 each
PRESORTED STANDARD NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
TEMPERANCE, MI PERMIT NO. 15
OUR MISSION The Bedford Senior Community Center (BSCC)
is dedicated to providing the highest quality recreational, social and supportive services to mature adults. It is our goal to foster a warm
environment where individuals can explore and enjoy activities and services designed to promote health and welfare of the 55+
population while fostering their independence.
Bedford Senior Community Center
1653 Samaria Temperance, MI 48182
Bedford Public Schools
1623 Sterns Road Temperance, MI 48182
Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and should not be construed as representing the opinions
of any agency of the State of Michigan. Views and comments expressed in this newsletter are not necessari-
ly the views and comments of the Monroe County Commission on Aging. The Monroe County Commission
on Aging is a governmental agency which funds community center programming through millage dollars.
Others that support this program include United Way of Monroe County, Monroe County Nutrition Program,
Bedford Schools, Bedford Township Board , The Lions Club of Bedford, Women of Bedford United, The
Bedford Goodfellows, as well as membership and private benefactors.
A United Way organization - Live United
BEDFORD
SENIOR CENTER
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