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Senior Center Newsletter
Christine Hoskins
Senior Program Director
Julie Eddings - Assistant
Carol Kolad - Assistant
(810) 222-1140
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monthly Doings
Birthday Lunch
Wednesday, April 5
12:00 pm
LCCC
Wednesday, April 5
11:00 - 1:00 pm
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Blood Ox Checks
Thursday, April 13
9:30 - 10:30 am
Movie
Friday, April 21
“Sully”
1:00 pm
Center Closing
Friday, April 14
Good Friday
April 2017
P.O. Box 157
10407 Merrill Rd.
Hamburg 48139
A Note from Carol,
Hamburg’s Site Hostess Be sure to make your lunch reservations at least one day in advance by 12:00 PM for regular daily hot lunches. Lunch is served at 11:45 AM. A donation of $3.00 for the hot meal or $4.00 for the soup/sandwich lunch is suggested. If you have any questions or want to make reservations call Carol at (810) 231-3284 (this number does not always work so call the center).
NOTE: If you are unable to come in for your lunch, our kitchen would appreciate your cooperation to notify the center early that morning or the day before.
Senior Advisory Board
Chairperson: Chuck Menzies
Bob Andrews
Gary Kaiser
Patricia Kolasinski
Pat Lanthier
Gerry Przeslawski
Business Member-at-Large:
Alternate Board Members: Deb Kaiser
Susan Pack
Hamburg Township Board of
Trustee Monthly Meetings The Hamburg Board of Trustees will be meeting this month on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 2:30 PM and Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 PM. The Township board is hoping more seniors will
attend the meetings and get more involved in our community. Mark these dates down on your calendars and let
your voices be heard.
Senior Advisory Board Meeting
The next board meeting will take place on:
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
At 10:00 AM
ALL are encouraged and welcome to attend!!
Linda Bauby, Resource Advocate for LCCC has regularly scheduled hours at the center. She can help with Medicare, housing, insurance,
food, etc.
Linda is scheduled to be at the Senior Center the first Wednesday of the month. Linda can be
reached at her office anytime at: 517-545-5944; ext. 121
She will be at the center on:
Wednesday, April 5
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Inspirational Best Quotes
1. “One positive thought in the morning can change the
direction of your entire day” -lorrie faye
2. “Sometimes life gives you a second chance, because
you weren’t ready the first time.” -unknown
3. “The world is changed by your example, not by your
opinion.” -paulo coelho
AARP Income Tax Prep
We aren’t doing it. However, the Hamburg
Library is. So if you need your taxes done by the AARP you will need to call them for
an appointment as well as for further information. Their last Income Tax Prep
date is: April 6. Call the Library to schedule your appointment at:
810-231-1771
Afternoon at the Movies
“Sully”
Showtime: 1:00 pm
Friday, April 21
Popcorn will be served.
Bring your own beverage.
Viewers around the world were astonished in 2009 when airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger
safely landed an Airbus 320 on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled. This fact-based drama illuminates Sullenberger’s life and heroic
achievement.
Starring: Tom Hanks and Laura Linney
Movie Length: 1 hour 36 minutes
Rating: PG-13: inappropriate for children under 13
Our Condolences
We would like to extend our condolences to the families
who have lost a loved one and a valued member of our senior center. Please extend your sympathy to the
families of:
Isabelle Collins
“Ernie” Dinser
Tom Hierman
Katherine Swarthout Margaret Williams
Caregiver Fair
Are you helping to care for a loved one? Caregivers can be young, they can older………...they can be caring for children, parents, grandparents,
siblings and friends. Many caregivers are dutiful family, friends
or neighbors and sometimes they may be unaware of any available
support services such as transportation, nutritional care,
financial counseling, home safety, respite and home care. This
Caregiver Fair will attempt to provide information about many of these
issues. These speakers will be at the
Caregiver Fair:
Michael Burkey: Dogs & Seniors Living with Passion—the benefits of dog companionship. Michael will show how dogs enhance people’s lives and explain the differences between emotional support and
service dogs.
Bonnie Weintrob will present a Laughter Wellness Program on how
to use laughter as a sound and
reliable therapeutic tool.
Jennifer Howard, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, will learn practical and easy tips as well as advice about caring for and loving
through the dementia journey.
Featuring free refreshments and giveaways, Big Red Barrel &
Document Shredding
When: Saturday, April 29
Times: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Where: Brighton High School
7878 Brighton Rd.
Yoga Classes
JOIN US FOR YOGA!!
GUARANTEED FUN!!
Guaranteed Body Health & Mind Improvement!
Lose your stress, Increase your strength, Develop
better Flexibility, Sleep better........ what more
could you ask for?? And for nearly FREE???
We DO ask for donations to help cover the cost
of their gas and for their favorite charities.
Please remember our instructors come in on a
volunteer basis! Geez, how can you go wrong!!!
TUESDAYS at 9:30 am - with Lisa Weaver
WEDNESDAYS at 10:00 am with
Karen Kazyak of Hands On Therapy
No prior yoga experience needed!
LOOKING FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU ALL!!
Hamburg Seniors Share…...
Board for April
The photo board has been a feature in the center
for one year now. Although there have been no
suggestions left in the envelope on the board for
future themes, I do see people looking at the
photos displayed, so it would appear that folks are
enjoying the photo board. And so to celebrate
one year of sharing photos, let’s share any photo
with a birthday theme in April! Birthdays from 1
to 100, it doesn’t matter. Just add the name of the
person celebrating their birthday below the photo
(and the birthday they are celebrating if you
choose!).
As always, all photos will be returned at the end
of each month in the large envelope on the photo
board located next to our library.
And please feel free to suggest
themes for upcoming months as
well !!
VIABIL, INC. So what is VIABIL?? VIABIL stands for Visually Impaired And Blind In
Livingston. Since 1989 the Visually Impaired and Blind in Livingston Inc., or VIABIL has served our community as a non-profit, growing group of people with serious vision impairments or blindness who live in Livingston County. They are open to persons of all ages with any variety of vision disorders and who are ready
to reach out to other organizations that assist the visually impaired. VIABIL features dynamic guest speakers, free activities and events with programs
specific to the visually impaired citizen. So how can you get involved??
Call them at 810-231-1277
VIABIL is sponsored by all five area Lions Club Organizations
Attend a meeting - usually held the first Saturday each month at Brighton Lions
Den in Brighton , 465 W. Main St.
Free transportation to meetings is now provided by VIABIL
VIABIL, Inc., has earned a tax exempt status from the IRS 501c-3 - your
non-taxable contribution is appreciated!!
New Member Corner
I ‘d like to introduce new members who have joined the Hamburg Senior Center this past month. Please
welcome the following members to our center:
Cardmaking Class
Sharon Wietecha teaches our Card-Making Class.
Every month a new session will teach different
methods of creating greeting cards from scratch.
A total of 4-5 cards will be made.
Please sign up in the office as space is limited.
Day: Tuesday, April 11
Times: 9:00 am & 12:30 pm
Fee: $10 for class, $2 for a card for our soldiers
Craig & Mary Cowell
Guy Groat
Barbara Johnson
Aaron & Dorothy Mobley
Acupuncture Join us for Acupuncture! Ron Hough will be here
on a weekly basis for those wishing to have acupuncture done. Acupuncture is a Traditional
Chinese Medicine that has been around hundreds of years and can help improve your general health, help you sleep better, increase energy, relieve
stress and feel good naturally with lifelong effects.
Ron Hough is a Licensed Acupuncturist and earned his degree from Five Branches University in Santa
Cruz, CA.
When: Thursdays, 10:00 - 12:00
No appointment is necessary
Fee: $15 per session
Wear comfortable clothes (with elbows & knees accessible) & eat at least an hour before coming in
for your session
Linda Rivers
Kathleen Sullivan
Jane Todt
Art with Donna Learn to paint a spring landscape with water, a bridge,
trees and irises in acrylics.
Dates: March 23 - April 20
Cost: $45 Supply Fee: $5
Time: 12:30 - 2:30
No Previous experience required. The project is taught step
by step as it is completed in class. All materials are
provided. Award winning instructor Donna Roskamp.
Please pre-register in the office.
IXL Pen Pal Program
Danielle Colombo, the Director of the IXL Learning Center in Hamburg has approached us to invite us to join them in a Pen Pal program. I used to have a Pen Pal when I was younger and thoroughly enjoyed the simple act of writing a letter to someone who did not live near me.
I learned a lot and made a new friend. The IXL Learning Center has about 20 - 25 children between the ages of 6 - 10 years of age and since the schools do not teach children how to write letters anymore, I thought this
might help the kids plus be lots of fun for us. It would help them learn about seniors who are not their
grandparents as well as help us learn some of the real differences between folks our age and their ages. If you are interested in becoming a Pen Pal, let me know so that Danielle and I can get
you all and the kids together!
Miracle Ear Janis from Miracle Ear has changed the
day she is usually here. She will be here on: Monday, April 17. No appointment is
necessary however if you need a full hearing test we need prior notice so she can
bring all her equipment.
She will be here: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Book of Services
Julie has put together a book of reputable and recommended service providers to keep in the office. If you have a handyman, cleaning service, lawn maintenance service, or small job trades
company that you can recommend please call the office —
Or you can e-mail Julie at:
And if you need a referral, the book is in the office!!
Senior Advisory Board Meeting Re-Cap
Meeting called to order at 10:03 am. All board members present except Chuck Menzies. No
business-member-at-large.
Call to Public: Susan Pack commented on Kiwanis lunch, was much better with more
seating although the 50/50 was missed.
Correspondence: none; Deb Kaiser added the card received by the Pipes Choir
Old Business: (a) Bazaar Monies: Chris brought square footage of center building to get bids on stripping the wallpaper and re-painting. (b) Floor Strip & re-wax: will be done again in May
and October. (c) Pot Luck: having a traditional Irish corned beef & cabbage dinner from C & C’s Catering. (d) Business Member-at-Large: letter sent to Amy Goble thanking her for all she’s
done for the center over the years; plan on trying to contact someone from Kroger’s as we feel
they may be better equipped to provide service to the center.
New Business: (a) Isabelle Collins: passed away, served on the Senior Advisory board for many years and will be put on the Memorial Plaque (b) Cleaning Price: received a quote from Reese’s Commercial Cleaning, motion by Pat Lanthier , seconded by Gary Kaiser to have them begin
cleaning at the center on a bi-weekly basis as provided in her proposal. (c) Attendance: 2017: January total of 911, weekly average of 222, daily average of 54.5; February total 920, weekly 230, daily 48. 2016: January total of 863, weekly average of 215, daily average of NA;
February total 709, weekly 166, daily NA. 2015: January total of 709, weekly average of 177,
daily NA; February total 666, weekly 166, daily NA.
Call to the Public: Susan Pack has had some complaints about the newsletter delivery, it’s not always at seniors homes; Chris explained that it is sent off to the printer at least 10 days
before the end of the month but it is considered bulk mail so your mail carrier decides if and when he/she will deliver it. Making a complaint to your mail carrier or post office may be the
only way to get it delivered on time.
Board Comments: Mike Dolan discussed the millage and the Parks Master Plan, the township needs to know what the residents want and they have a survey to determine the wants and
needs of the residents. It is very important that the residents complete the survey as it lets the township know where to spend their monies. Some of the more important wishes received from the surveys indicate residents want an Amphitheater, a Community Garden and Farmers
Market; Mike also discussed an Eagle Scout who is constructing and installing a raised bed
Community Garden behind the Senior Center.
Next meeting will be May 10, 2017 at 10:00 am
Jean Allison
Gisela Beverly
Cathy Carey
Jennifer Carlson
Nancy Clough
Margaret Dalian
Ginny Downer
Trina Downey
Georgia Gleason
Roberta Goyt
Shirley Grigg
Barbara Groom
Russell Harris
Sharon Hinkle
Margaret Jorgensen
Gary Kaiser
Mike & Lynn Klein
Patricia Kramer
Ted Lawnicki
Lorraine LaValley
Marylouise Lewis
Janet MacAinsh
Joyce MacGregor
Barbara Major
Carl Morocco
Donald Mayville Aaron & Dorothy Mobley
Becky Porter
Laverne Quinlan
Irene Robinson
Betty Rogers
Bob Seibert
Beverly Selvig
Wallyne Smail
Bonnie Stark
Judy Starz
Joan Strange
Marcy Suojanen
Douglas Turner
Reserve your lunch for Wednesday, April 5 to help us celebrate your friends’ birthdays. This month the following members are celebrating their birthdays:
April Birthdays
Hudson Mills Metro Parks Trip
Last year we offered at the last minute a free trip to the Metro Parks put on by the Metro Parks.
Well, this year they have decided to do it again since it was such a big hit. This year the trip will
be on Tuesday, August 1. I don’t have times yet but last year it was around 9:00 am through 3:00
pm or so. Once I have more definite information I will share it in the newsletter but I wanted to
make sure everyone has a chance to get in on the trip. We have reserved 25 seats and again, this
is a free trip that includes refreshments and lunch. Last year everyone had such a wonderful time
so my guess is y’all will again this year!! I have waiver forms in the office that need to be filled
out and brought with you on the bus; you will receive one when you sign up for the trip.
Any questions, just ask in the office !! And enjoy!!
When: Tuesday, August 1
Traveling with Hamburg Seniors
A passport, passcard or enhanced driver’s license are REQUIRED for Canadian Trips!!
Also, please remember to bring your driver’s license or state authorized photo ID on all casino trips!
It’s required if you win big!
** We are sharing most day trips in order to make the trips a go, please reserve your spot quickly!!
Hollywood Casino, Thursday, April 20, 2017
$32; receive $10 (tentatively) in slot credit. Trip leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm.
Monies for this trip are due by March 20, 2017 !!
Motown the Musical at the Fisher Theater, Sunday, April 30, 2017
$163; dine at Andiamo Riverfront and then see Motown the Musical at the beautiful Fisher Theater!! Trip leaves at 10:15 am and returns at 6:30 pm. Monies for this trip are due March 13, 2017 !!
Motorcity Casino, Wednesday, May 9, 2017
$24; receive $25 in reward play. Trip leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm. Monies for this trip are due by April 10, 2017 !!!
Mystery Trip, May 23, 2017
$68; only incentive is FUN!! Join us as we head to…………………. ?? Trip leaves at 7:30 am and returns at 5:00 pm. No passport needed!! :) Monies due by April 24th !!!
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, June 8 - 10, 2017
$565 pp/db.occ; trip includes transportation, 2 continental breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner, the Lilac Festival, Mackinac Island Carriage Tour, Grand Luncheon Buffet, admission to the Grand Hotel’s grounds and 2 nights at
the Lake View Hotel on Mackinac Island Main Street. Monies for this trip are due May 1st !!!
Greektown Casino, Wednesday, June 14, 2017
$24; receive $20 in coin plan. Trip leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 3:00 pm. Monies are due by May 14th !!
Old Road Murder Mystery Train Trip, Tuesday, June 27, 2017
$96; lunch and entertainment included in this hilarious table-side murder mystery train ride featuring Howie and Dewey Cheatum! Monies for this trip are due by May 26th !!
Casino & Day Trips
Senior Center Trip Cancellation Policy Adopted: 07/16/2013
Day Trips: Can register in advance but all fees must be paid in full 30 days prior to trip departure
Advance reservations will be cancelled unless prior arrangements for payment have been approved by the Director
Seat reservations will be made upon final payment and are not transferable
Cancellation fees will apply for trips cancelled within 7-14 days prior to trip departure as outlined in the
cancellation policy of the Tour Company hired to conduct the trip
No refunds, of any kind, will be given for cancellations up to 7 days prior to trip departure
Extended/Overnight Trips:
Deposit is required at time of registration and can vary depending on the type & cost of trip
No reservations will be made without a deposit
Final payment is required 45 days prior to trip departure
Cancellation fees will apply for trips cancelled within 14 days prior to trip departure as outlined in the cancellation policy of the Tour Company hired to conduct the trip
Trip Cancellation Insurance (option):
Cancellation Insurance may be purchased for Day Trips only for an additional $5.00 per trip & is non-refundable
A full refund of the cost of the trip (not including the Cancellation Insurance amount) will be returned even if the cancellation takes place within the 14 days prior to trip departure, for any reason, for Day Trips only ** price of show/venue ticket not refundable after tickets are ordered!! Senior Center Policies:
In the event of bad or inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to cancel for safety reasons. We will do our best to reschedule should this occur. Under most circumstances this will result in a full refund
In the case of last minute cancellations, we will do our best to sell your seat in order to return your fee, however, cancellation fees may apply. Any cancellation fees that are billed to Hamburg Township by the Tour Company will in turn be billed to the registrant
No refunds will be given to registrants who do not show up for the trip
Trips Continued:
“Harvey” at the Purple Rose Theater, Wednesday, July 12, 2017
$88; trip includes lunch at the Common Grill in Chelsea and the performance of “Harvey”, a play about Elwood P. Dowd and his friend Harvey and Dowd’s insistence on including Harvey is all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings.
Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary 6 1/2 foot tall rabbit. Monies for this trip are due by June 1st !!
Kansas City, Here I Come Road Trip, July 17 - July 22, 2017
$1029 pp/db. occ; spend 6 days in Kansas City with all its sights & sounds, see the Tigers! More info in center!!
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7077 Fieldcrest
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www.handsonmindandbody. com
Hamburg Senior Center
10407 Merrill Rd.
P.O. Box 157
Hamburg, MI 48139
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