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Happy New Year!

I hope this New Year finds each of you healthy, happy and able to relax after enjoying the

Christmas season with family and friends!

Updates:

Holiday Craft Show Bake Sale

Accolades go out to Dorothy Bailey, the Chairwoman of the Bake Sale, and her crew who

sold over $900 worth of goodies. That’s a lot of dough!

On behalf of the Center and Dorothy Bailey we would like to thank each and every one

who donated baked goods and to all of the shoppers who made it such a GREAT SUCCESS!

All proceeds go to benefit our Center.

Christmas Party

A big thank you to Don and Betty Pare’ for the donation of the handmade blanket chest, and

to all the quilters for donating the beautiful quilt, we will raffle both items at the Christmas Party.

Our Center is so fortunate to have the caring, compassionate members who so generously donate

their time and talents, as well as the many gifts throughout the year. What teamwork, thank you

to all!

Membership Dues

Beginning January 1, 2015 annual membership dues will be $20.00 for residents of Van Buren

Township and $25.00 for all non-residents. With this increase in mind, the membership is still

a great value! A 1-year membership for a VBT resident equates to only .39 cents a week and

.48 cents a week for non-resident. We strive to provide programs that foster health, wellness,

intellectual stimuli, social interactions, as well as spiritual uplifting. As always, we pride our

Center on delivering value at a minimal cost to our members.

Checkout the “Spotlight” page in the newsletter you will find new programs and events

in 2015. The Center will offer Meditation classes starting in February.

See page 8 for some of the many benefits.

Best wishes to all for a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!

Kind regards,

Lynette

Senior Director: Lynette Jordan Senior Coordinator: Pat McBride

Senior Specialist: Treana Callahan

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Birthstone/Flower

January Garnet / Carnation February Amethyst / Violet

March Aquamarine / Daffodil

Birthday Monday Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month

to celebrate all members’ birthdays. Lunch will be served along with birthday cake,

and please join us for bingo afterwards. Lunch Donation is $2.25

Come Celebrate. All are welcome! — January 12th—sign up by Friday, January 9th

February 9th—sign up by Friday, February 6th March 9th—sign up by Friday, March 6th

Center Closings Thursday, January 1st - Happy New Year

Friday, January 2nd - Twp. closed

Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, February 16th - President’s Day

Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday

Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts! You can purchase gift certificates in any amount for Center memberships, renewal memberships,

gift shop, special events, activities, and travel. Your gift will last all year long.

New Members! :-) Check out the fitness room and all the classes,

trips, programs, and events that are offered.

The Center office is open Monday through Friday

7:30am - 4:00pm

If you have any questions, comments

or requests please let us know.

Membership Member dues expire on your birthday.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sign-In / Scan tag The Center is currently issuing each member

a scan tag. Please stop at the Center’s main office

to pick up your tag. Be sure you have your scan

tag with you when coming to the Center.

The scanner is at the front door office.

We keep track of attendance to serve you better.

Attendance supports future programming.

Please keep the Center informed of any

phone # or address changes to assure the

newsletter will reach you.

Dates to Remember!

Friday - Sunday, Jan 9th - 11th - Plymouth Ice Festival Friday, January 16th - Fall Prevention Workshop

Sat - Sun, Jan 17th - 25th - Auto Show Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King , Jr.Day

Sunday, February 1st - Superbowl Sunday

Monday, February 2nd - Groundhog Day

Saturday, February 14th - Happy Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 16th - Presidents Day

Thursday, February 19th - Chinese New Year

Sunday, February 22nd - Daytona 500

Tuesday, February 24th - Flag Day

Friday - Sunday, March 6th - 8th - Autorama

Sunday, March 8th - Daylight Savings Time begins

Tuesday, March 17th - St Patrick’s Day

Friday, March 20th - Spring begins - Hooray!

Wednesday, April 1st - April Fools Day

Sunday, April 5th - Easter

Monday, April 6th - Tigers Home Opener

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Office Assistants Marvell Brown, Deb Evans, Linda Evans,

Rich Evans, Lee Farmer, Bonnie Hamill,

Lee Herrmann, Vera Ireland,

Pam Kaatz, Laurine Martin, Doris Marttila,

Sandy Meyer, Betty Neill, Carol O’Keefe,

Wanda Ritchey, Barbara Serri, Pat Sobecki,

Margaret Thompson & Zhu Xiyuan

German Volunteer Damien Gruenbacher

Hidden Treasures Gift Shop

Volunteers Dorothy Bailey, Diane Ferguson, Bulah Hughes,

Frances Hutchison, Clare King, Mary Korgal,

Judy Morris, Phyllis Queener, Wanda Ritchey,

Carol Shell, Joan Shellito & RoseMarie Smith

Transportation Dave Callihan, Henry Johnson,

Melvin Moore & Beverly Porter

Volunteer Drivers Caroline Dempsey, Linda Disney,

Kristi Dolot, Joyce Forest, Dave Harvieux,

Charles Hutchison, Joe Leonard, Tom Luczak,

Ed Meyer, Mava Pettaway, Diane Pilisko,

Harry Roesch, Alvesta Smith, Marlene Thomas,

John Wasilenski & Beverly Williamson

Nutrition Staff Estelle Wilson, Site Manager

Lee Brooks, Gwen Bowman Else, Jim Foley,

Bobbie Jones, Tom Luczak, Gary Marshall,

Pat McAfee, Diane Pilisko, Deborah Richards,

Gary Slaughter, Marlene Thomas,

Dawn Thompson & Brian Walters.

Special Thanks To all the Volunteers at SDSC.

We appreciate you going above and beyond!

The Newsletter has been brought to you

by the following friendly folks:

Roger & Diane Ferguson, Eleanore Hendrickson, Lee Herrmann,

Clare King, Janna Loechli, Doris Marttila,

Don & Betty Pare, John Plona,

Carol Shell, Joan Shellito, Pat Sobecki,

Hubert & Sharon Stubbs,

Richard & Lila Timm,

Shirley Truxal & Glenda Wright

The April, May & June newsletter will be put together Thursday, March 26th at 8:00am.

Hope to see you there!

We Miss You!

Thinking of You!

All your friends at the Center are sending GET WELL wishes to those who are under the

weather or recuperating from surgery. Please give

us a call and let us know how you're doing.

Donald Pare, Mary Korgal,

Charlotte Sopo, Jim Taratsas

Cheryl Parent & Sarah Brown

In Sympathy Our hearts reach out to you and

your families:

Jim Beck, Archie Dawson, Kayla Mae Horste,

Eula Hart & Lou Wilkerson

The above services are offered at no charge to eligible participants.

Donations are encouraged and appreciated.

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Saturday Line Dancing 9:30am Western Wayne Quilt Guild 9:00am (2nd Sat)

Wednesday Arthritis Foundation Exercise 9:30am

Mat & Frame 10:00am (1st/3rd Wed)

Glass Fusing 10:00am (2nd/4th Wed)

Zumba Gold 10:30am

Variety Club 11:00am (3rd Wed)

Conversational German 1:00

Photography Club 2:00pm (2nd Wed)

Red Hat Meeting 2:00pm (2nd Wed)

We Care Quilt Group 3:00pm (2nd/4th Wed)

MS Support Group 6:00pm (1st Wed)

Friday Zumba Gold 10:30am Penny Bingo 12:30pm Art Class 12:30pm (call for dates)

Thursday Photography Workshop 10:00am (call for dates) Beading Class 12:00pm Focus Hope/Commodities 12pm - 3pm (3rd Thur) Norwegian Massage 1:00-5:00pm (call f. appt) Herb Class 2:00pm Shopping (Call for dates)

Tuesday Yoga is back!! 9:30am (call for dates) Line Dancing 9:30am

Jin Shin Jyutsu 10:00am

Tai Chi 10:45am (call for dates)

Restaurant Club 11:00am (3rd Tuesday)

Trivia 12:00pm

Crochet/Knitting 1:00pm

S.D.S.C. Quilting 3:00pm

Monday Copy Cats 9:00am Arthritis Foundation Exercise 9:30am Blood Pressure 10:00am – noon Zumba Gold 10:30am Ceramics 1:00pm Cards 1:00pm Birthday Monday 11:30am (2nd Monday) Foot Doctor 3rd Mon (call for appt.) Western Wayne Quilt Guild 7pm (last Monday)

Sunday Sunday Music (band) 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Hidden Treasures Gift Shop “Our Center’s Own Little Jewel”

Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions at very reasonable prices. Gift Shop hours: M - F 10am-2pm

Foot Doctor Dr. Robert Lubin, the Foot Doctor is at the Center once a month. Call the Center to schedule an appointment.

Norwegian Massage Pamper Yourself! Benefits of Massage are improving

circulation, balance, flexibility, posture and joint mobility. Sissel, the massage therapist is available each

Thursday. Call the Center for an appointment.

September Days Senior Center Weekly Schedule

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Meals A nutritious meal is served

Monday - Friday at 11:30am

Suggested donation of $2.25 for persons 60 and older (under 60 is $3.75)

Please call 699-8920 by 12 noon on the previous day so that a meal can be ordered for you.

Meals on Wheels Program (734)727-7358

Liquid Nutrition (734)727-7363

Health & Fitness The Center Fitness room is equipped with machines used for physical therapy, rehab and personal use.

Treadmills, weights, bikes, and other exercise equipment is available for Senior Members use.

Two newly refurbished pool tables are ready

for a Fun Game of Pool!

The Center offers a variety of Exercise Classes,

Health and Wellness Seminars, and Massage Therapy by appointment.

There’s Something For Everyone at September Days!

Mission Statement The mission of September Days Senior Center is to provide the availability of quality services, social interaction, and intellectual needs of maturing adults. Socialization,

education, health, and opportunities for community services will be made available through nutritious meals, planned recreational programs, an informative newsletter, speakers, classes, trips, health screenings, tax assistance, information and referral, and advocacy.

Restaurant Club Formal to informal dining!

The Restaurant Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month unless otherwise specified. Bus will depart the Center at 11:00am.

Your guest check may vary according to your food choices and travel cost may vary due to location of restaurant. Refunds and transfers of seats are not

acceptable. If you know in advance please call so the seat may be filled by someone on the waiting list.

January 20th Rhapsody Hungarian Restaurant — Southgate

February 17th Henry Ford C.C. Fifty One O One — Dearborn

March 17th

Rocky’s — Northville

Billards

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The Emergency food assistance program

(TEFAP) (Any age)

1 person- $1,945 per mo. 2 persons-$2,622 per mo. 3 persons-$3,299 per mo.

Add $677 per month for each additional family

member.

Focus: HOPE

Must be 60 years of age or older 1 person - $1,265 per mo. 2 persons - $1,705 per mo. 3 persons - $2,144 per mo. Add $440 per month for each

additional family member.

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)

Counselors can meet with you and help you:

§ Understand doctor bills, hospital bills, and Medicare Summary Notices. § Understand Medicare/Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, coverage, claims, and appeals. § Review your Medicare supplemental insurance needs, compare policies and pursue claims and refunds. § Identify resources for prescription drug assistance. § Explore long term care financing options, including long term care insurance. § Identify and report Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse.

For more information or to speak with a

MMAP Counselor. Contact: The Senior Alliance

(734)722-2830

Social Security

To sign up for Social Security or for other info, i.e. change of address, direct deposit, etc.

Call 1-800-772-1213.

Senior Services The Transportation Program

Assists Van Buren Township Seniors in

getting to their doctor’s appointments as well as local errands.

Transportation is available Monday through Friday. Appointments must be scheduled between

10:00am and 2:00pm. The last pickup is 2:00pm.

Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance by calling (734)699-8945.

Rides will be scheduled as calls are received. When making a reservation, be sure to include

your phone number. Medical appointments take priority over non-medical transportation.

Rides in Van Buren / Belleville $4.00 each way.

Rides to destinations out of the area, but within a 20-mile radius is $7.00 each way.

Lunch pick-ups $3.00 each way. Thursday shopping trips $3.00 each way.

Transportation Punch Cards are available for purchase at the Senior Center office.

Focus: HOPE

Food for Van Buren Township Seniors is available through September Days Senior Center.

To register call: (734) 699-8918. Pick-up the 3rd Thursday of each month.

12:00 to 3:00 pm. Income guidelines are as follows:

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Feature of the Month

Why Seniors benefit from Meditation?

1. Meditation helps memory: The dominant long term memory and short term memory storage hubs, the Hippocampus and frontal brain lobe, both become well-stimulated during meditation. What does this mean for the aging Senior? Better long and short term memory recall, including retrieving long lost memories. The aging person’s brain, through meditation, is ensured to retain the ability to store new memories now, as well as through the advancing years. 2. Meditation makes the digestive system work better: The deep breathing exercises central to any meditation program improve circulation and blood oxygen enrichment, sending extra help to all of the organs, including the stomach and intestines. After incorporating meditation into their daily lives, Senior citizens with digestive problems will see immediate relief. In addition to the digestive systems multiplied efficiency, meditation’s extra oxygen boost helps the immune system, heals the lungs, and improves circulation. 3. Meditation activates the happy part of the brain: By stimulating the “feel-good” prefrontal cortex brain region, Seniors who suffer from depression and anxiety can benefit greatly from meditation (so can people of all ages!). With increased feelings of happiness in the mind, the aging Senior can renew his or her zest for life! 4. Meditation sharpens and focuses the mind: With an increased mental alertness and heightened ability to function as a well-capable member of society, meditation can make the Senior years just as rewarding as other life phases. The synchronized brain hemispheres, left and right, of the elderly meditator enable a remarkable brain function improvement. Better focus, more creativity, quicker wit, are just a few of the available benefits. Meditation is many times more effective than a crossword puzzle. 5. Meditation melts away stress, yielding many great benefits: For Senior citizens, long term stress can come from many sources: chronic illness, disability, or the loss of a spouse. Two significant aging and quality of life factors, stress and end-of-life anxiety, are greatly reduced after beginning a meditation program. Naturally, many experts believe meditation to be the “fountain of youth” for both the body and brain, and older people can receive a limitless number of these benefits. The Center will offer Meditation Classes beginning in February 2015 For more information see the “Spotlight Page”.

The wish to age gracefully can make any of us feel overwhelmed. Luckily, more and more doctors believe meditation to be the very best tool for mental, physical, and emotional senior health.

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Spotlight Page

Fall Prevention - Balance Workshop

Intro Session - Friday, Jan. 16th - 10:00am Attend this lively introductory session presented

by a Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist and A.C. E.

Certified Personal Trainer. A program proven to

reduce the risk of falling by improving your balance.

There is no charge, but pre-registration is required.

Art Class is back!

Fridays at 12:30pm, beginning Jan. 9th Experience the history, philosophy & techniques

of the visual arts. Learn how to draw, paint and sketch.

Instructor: Dewey

Glass Fusing to the Next Level “Clock Making” Wednesdays Jan. 14th & 28th at 10am Fee $20 . For more information stop in at the Center. Instructor: Gary

Calling all Swimmers! Open swim at Belleville High School Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am - 10am $5 per swimmer.

Friendly Registration Reminder Be sure to register for programs/classes and trips as soon as possible. Quick registry will assure your spot in a particular program and will also assure the program runs.

Class / Program Date Changes

Occasionally the Center may need to reschedule a class or change the room location to accommodate all classes/ programming and presentations at the Center. We will do our best to accommodate all.

Softball Players 65+ Dust off your mitt and Get Active! Join the Senior Western Wayne County Softball League. This is a recreational league. For more information stop in at the Center.

Photography Classes

Beginner Photo Class - 1 day Thursday, March 5th at 10:00am Instructor: Gary Bring your camera and manual. Learn what all those crazy buttons on your camera can do. Sign up at the Center.

Intermediate Photo Class - 7 week class Starts Thursday, March 12th Resumes where beginner class left off. Bring your camera and manual. Sign up at the Center.

Tai Chi with Brenda

Tuesdays starting January 6th - 10:45am 8-week session—Fun and relaxing class.

Learn the slow fluid movements of Tai Chi.

Fee $16 or $3 drop-in. Sign up at the Center.

Yoga is back!!! With Tammy

Starting Tues. Jan 13th - 4 week class - $16 Gentle yoga class incorporates diaphragmatic

breathing , yoga postures and alignment to

increase strength, balance and flexibility.

Meditation Class - 4 week session Thursday, Feb. 5th, 19th, March 5th, and 19th.

Beginning at 11am Learn how meditation helps memory, makes the

digestive system work better, activates the happy part of your brain, sharpens and focuses the mind and melts away stress. Pre-register at the Center. Fee $20.

Instructor: Sissel A Certified Professional Life and Spiritual Coach, and a licensed Massage Therapist. Sissel is originally from Norway. She facilitates numerous workshops in Spirituality, Health and Healing and offers spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. Sissel gives people simple, grounded, practical tools to be applied in every-day life for people to open up to their fullest potential, whatever that is for each individual. She truly believes in the Body - Mind & Soul Connection to heal as a whole person.

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Travel 2015

JANUARY January 15th Kinky Boots - Detroit, MI $97/$131 Custom Enjoy the Broadway Musical Comedy at the Fisher Theatre and dinner at Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor. January 22nd Senior Day at the Auto Show / Greektown Casino $39 Bianco 2 hours at the North American International Auto Show and 5 hours at Greektown. Includes $20 in coin. Jan. 24th - Feb. 4 Florida Vacation - Fort Myers, Florida $1999 Dbl Shoreline Stroll along sugary white sandy beach of the Gulf of Mexico, sightseeing, leisure time, entertainment and a multitude of attractions to see.

FEBRUARY

February 8th Ballroom with a Twist - Macomb, MI $107 Custom Ground breaking show starring Dancing with the Stars celebrity pro’s and Finalists and more. Stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances.

February 16th - 17th Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt Pleasant, MI $164 Dbl Bianco 2 days and 1 night, luxurious rooms and enjoy the Kingston Trio songs of the 50’s and 60’s. $30 premium play and $20 dining gift card.

February 18th “Leaving Iowa” - Tipping Point Theatre - Northville, MI $28 SDSC A heartfelt comedy about family car trips. Remember the zany vacations Don Browning took with his dad, mom and sister. Lunch on your own at Macaroni Grille.

February 21st - 27th “Valley of the Sun” Sedona & Tucson, Arizona $2149 Dbl Shoreline Fly nonstop to Phoenix and begin a memorable vacation in the “Valley of The Sun”. Some meals included. Tour of Tucson, San Xavier Mission, Kartchner Caverns, Biosphere 2 and a multitude of other sites to see!

February 26th Ethnic Dine Around - Allen Park, Southgate and Detroit, MI $75 Bianco Appetizers at Moro’s in Allen Park, main course at Hungarian Rhapsody and dessert at Union Street and see the sights along the way.

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MARCH

March 5th Re-Community Materials Recovery Facility Tour $3 SDSC New Boston’s facility. Learn the facts about recycling. Fair amount of walking. Lunch on your own at Big Boy’s.

March 16th “Gaelic Storm” at Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. Pleasant, MI $43 Bianco $10 coin coupon and a $5 food voucher. This group infuses traditional Celtic music with modern influences, updating the genre for a new generation of fans raised on rock, country and folk.

March 16th - 18th Chicago Flower Show - Illinois $439 Dbl Custom Experience the excitement of the big city of Chicago. Professional tour guide!!

March 24th - 25th Passion Pilgrimage - Indiana $274 Dbl Bianco Come take a spiritual journey and experience a long and interactive pathway set amidst 15 acres of artfully landscaped grounds reflecting the time period of Jesus Christ. Depart for the Carmelite Father’s Shrine founded by Polish Carmelite Friars in the early 1950’s who served as chaplains for the Polish Free Army in World War II.

March 26th “Yakety Yak” - A Fifties Tale - Turkeyville - Marshall, MI $49 SDSC See what happens when two friends buy an old diner, they get more than they bargained for. This show is a flashback in time to hula hoops & poodle skirts. Songs like “Rockin around the clock,” “Shake, rattle & roll,” and countless other tunes.

April 16th Motor City Casino - Detroit, MI $25 Bianco Everyone will receive a players club card with $30 in reward play.

April 18th - 19th “Puttin on the Ritz” - Hollywood Casino - Toledo, Ohio $304 Dbl Bianco Receive a $10 incentive and see “Jay and the Americans” at the Ritz Theatre, Lunch at Tony Packo’s, Libbey Glass Outlet Store and more!

May 13th Talley’s Folly - Purple Rose Theatre - Chelsea, MI $83 Custom Pulitizer Prize winning romantic comedy about a pair of mismatched souls longing to find love after nearly giving up on the dream.

May 15th Midtown Men - Orchestra Hall - Detroit, MI $85 Custom One of a kind concert experience celebrates the music that defined the ‘60’s. It is a true celebration of the music of an era.

June 2nd Diamond Jack’s River Tours - Detroit, MI $20 SDSC Includes Boat ride and transportation. Lunch on your own at Vince’s Italian Restaurant. Ambassador Bridge, Belle Isle and other sites along the way.

June 18th - 22nd New York City $1034 Dbl Bianco 5 days and 4 nights. See the Tiger vs. Yankees, Grand Central Station, 911 Memorial & Museum, Empire State Building, Times Square, John’s Pizzeria and various other sites.

July 5th National Cherry Festival - Traverse City, MI $ 495 Dbl Bianco 2 nights at Turtle Creek Casino, wine tasting, guided tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore, Hoxie’s Farm Market and Interlochen Center for the Arts.

July 8th Jackson Prison Tour - Jackson, MI Details soon

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Be more active during the day

In addition to formal aerobic exercise and strength training, there are many chances to be

active throughout the day. Remember - the more you move, the more calories you burn

and the easier it is to keep your glucose level as well as your blood pressure on target. More

and more research is finding that sitting too much is harmful to your health. Just getting up

once an hour to stretch and walk around is better than sitting for hours on end in a chair.

Take every opportunity you can to get up and move. Here are a few ways you can do this:

While you are at home:

Fidget - tap or wiggle your foot while sitting

Get up once an hour to stretch or take a quick walk

Take the dog for a walk around the block

Do your own housework such as vacuuming, dusting, and washing dishes

Walk in place during the commercials of your favorite TV shows

While you are out and about:

Walk down every aisle of the grocery store

When on a road trip stop every few hours for a stretch and walk around

Use the stairs instead of the elevator

If you take public transportation get off a stop earlier and walk the rest of

the way to your destination

Angels

I believe there are angels in the world today.

They don’t wear robes, and you won’t recognize them

by their harps or halo. But they come into our ordinary lives with

an extraordinary way of looking at the world and everyone in it through a lens

of caring and compassion .

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YUMMY Simples!

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds medium Granny Smith and Golden

Delicious apples (about 5-6) peeled, cored, and sliced about

1/4 inch thick

2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon of fine salt

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into

small pieces, plus more for coating the dish

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 350F and arrange a rack in the middle. Lightly coat an 8-by-8inch baking dish with butter.

2. Combine the apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl and toss to coat.

Place the apple mixture in the prepared baking dish and set aside.

3. Using the same bowl as for mixing the apples, mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, and remaining

1/8 teaspoon salt until evenly combined. With your fingertips. Blend in the butter pieces until small

clumps, form and the butter is well incorporated, about 2 minutes.

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and bake until the streusel is crispy and the apples are tender,

about 50-60 minutes. Let cool on a rack at least 30 minutes before serving.

Caramel Apples Ingredients

6 Apples

14 Ounce package of individually wrapped Caramel's

2 tablespoons of milk

Directions

Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top.

Butter a baking sheet.

Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.

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Happy New Year! 2015 N J Q P F B T Q T K D T S Y K G M R D W J P Y C V

B O I A Z F W C H A M P A G N E E R A E Y G S S C

O H I R B F E X J P P D X I M S M A W A X B B V R

L G P T P E L B Q U C Q R N O I T A R B E L E C N

M T X Y U H V F R Y C E C L H M F F I J Z B J P W

C J Z P A L E G W U H R U B I M A R C H K Y F J O

Y J B P R L O L D T A T Z D P I Y S R F O Y C R D

B E P W Q X C S A R I R N K W X X R F I D M U S T

S Y X I Y W L G E O G I Y E C I C A A R X S A V N

T E W Q V U O P N R G S E I R O M E M U R X R P U

L S J J Z X C S T H E N S L E G V H E E N W I E O

V I B X Z B K H T M V V Y E G M M P E I N A T T C

E B W K K Z L O S K I S Q N I C Z H Z O U D J W K

B K G I C E G L D O T A O N O T C M R W S U B O D

V C K M V F Z I G S S L B D U A U Q E G A D U N N

G C E C R R S D X G E I D W W I N N Q A T W A S V

L O S F K K Y A G F F O A U V N A C V V O D M A G

H P A A M F I Y T A W L H B K A C M Y H D A L P V

B V O L W L F S Y N J D L F U P D K T Q K L G O H

F A V C S R I A H U Y L G M U W V T D L K K I P

CELEBRATION CHAMPAGNE CHEERS

COLD COUNTDOWN FEBRUARY

FESTIVE GATHERING GOALS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ICE

JANUARY MARCH MEMORIES

MIDNIGHT NEW PARTY

RESOLUTION RESOLUTIONS SNOW

TWELVEOCLOCK YEAR

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LAUGH!

It’s good for you! :-)

Senior Humor

Being Polite

“Sugar why don’t you sit down by the

table and we’ll start supper.” said

Dorothy to her Husband of 50 years.

“Sure thing,” said her husband settling

himself down.

“Now darling, would you like the soup

first or the salad?” Questioned Dorothy.

“Umm I guess I’ll take the soup.”

he responded. After a whole meal of one

endearing term after another, their guest

Bob couldn’t contain his curiosity any

longer. Bob snuck into the kitchen and

asked, “Dorothy do you always talk to

your husband like that?”

“Bob, I’ll be honest with you,” Dorothy

replied. “It’s been five years now, I just

can’t remember his name, and I am just

too embarrassed to ask him!”

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There will not be any Red Hat meetings or events for

January or February 2015.

MARCH 2015

Our meeting and event will be on Wednesday, March 11th.

We will have a Pajama luncheon at Leo’s Coney Island at 1:30pm

(Belleville Rd. across from Meijer’s)

Red hat Society Newsletter

http://www.orgsites.com/mi/carol

Please visit my son Brian's website for his eBooks and music:

http://www.PassionHero.com

TATA for now my lovely boa babes,

Carol, Queen Mum…you can reach me at: 734-480-2244 or

redhatter07@yahoo.com

Thank You! David C. Brown Funeral Home

for the multitude of yearly magazine subscriptions that are supplied to the Center.

Thank You! Garden Fantasy Florist

and Greenhouse for your services.

G

We are a group of SASSY ladies who are over the age of 50 and love to have FUN!!

So we wear red hats and purple outfits. Those under 50, wear pink hats and lavender outfits. Come and see what we are about!

Queen Mum: Carol Shell

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Due to Old Man Winter

No Music

January and February

Looking forward to seeing Everyone in March.

March

1st - J. Frandsen

8th - Mark Joseph & Friends

15th - 3 J’s

22nd - New River Band

29th - North End String Band

Sunday Music September Days Senior Center 46425 Tyler Rd. Belleville MI

Sunday Afternoons 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

For more information contact: Hugh Nicks (734) 485-7241 or Lynette Jordan (734) 699-8918

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Charter Township of Van Buren

September Days Senior Center

46425 Tyler Road

Van Buren Township, Michigan 48111

US Postage

Belleville MI 48111

Permit No. 18

Presorted Standard

46425 TYLER ROAD • VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI 48111 • 734-699-8918

Center Hours

7:30am - 4:00pm

Monday - Friday

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