Communicator Senior Newsletter - March 2012

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The CommunicatorOfficial Newsletter of the Senior Citizens of Romulus

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Game Day

Romulus seniors have fun and enjoy each other’s company duringgame days throughout the week at the Romulus Senior Center.On this day, they were playing bunko. On different days, theyplay pinochle, chicken food, dominoes, other card games andmuch more.

Free LuncheonMark your calendar forMarch 27, the date of “Lunch with Bob” – WayneCounty Executive RobertFicano. A free lunch will beserved at 11:30 a.m. Themenu includes lemonchicken with sauce, brownrice, glazed carrots, wheatbread, apple juice, gelatinand milk. The day willinclude a discussion aboutseniors’ information andactivities, a gifts raffle andbingo. Please RSVP byMarch 23.

Thank you!Thanks to everyone who

supported and donated to theFebruary blood drive at theSenior Center. Also thanksto the person who visited butwas unable to donate.

Daylight SavingsMark your calendar forMarch 11, whenDaylightSavings Time

goes into effect.Set your clockahead one hour.

Red HattersThe sassy Red Hattersgroup will meet at noonMarch 8. Everyone is invitedto join them for lots of fun.

Romulus seniors are invited to visit the MotorCity Casino on Tuesday, March 20. A busleaves at 9 a.m. from the Romulus SeniorCenter, 36525 Bibbins. The cost is $10 perperson. The casino provides $20 in credit uponarrival. Seating is limited. For moreinformation, call (734) 955-4120.

Motor City Casino Trip



CLUB #1

March

March 6 MeetingGamesBirthdaysBag Lunch

March 13 MeetingGamesBag Lunch

March 20 Romulus House12:30

Dollar GeneralBirthday:March 6 Louis Bell

BINGO!

Bingo is played at NoonMondays and Wednesdays atthe Romulus Senior Center.

Everyone is invited.

Sponsored Bingos

Barth Elementary School willhelp with Bingo and bring

snacks on March 7.

Tender Care of Taylor willhost Bingo at the Senior

Center at Noon onWednesday, March 7. Pizza,

pop and treats will beprovided.

The Visiting NurseAssociation will call Bingo onFeb. 22 and will provide pizza.

Come and join us.

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Motor City Casino March 20 – 9 am

Talk to the Lawyer March 14 – 1 to 2 pm

Lunch with Bob March 27 – 11 am

Haircuts $5 March 11 – 10 am

Commodities/ Focus Hope March 22 –10 am to 2 pm

Caregiver Support March 28 – 10 am

Remember the Romulus Senior Centerfor your next birthday party, baby shower,family reunion or wedding celebration.

The beautiful banquet halls andfacilities at the Senior Centerare available for rent at veryaffordable rates.

There are rooms that can hold up to 120people and they are available any day of the week.

Bring your own caterer ormake arrangements to usethe Senior Center kitchen.Book early and tell your friends!

For more information, please call theSenior Center at (734) 955-4120.

Party Rooms for Rent

Free Tax ServicesThe Senior Center offers free tax services to senior citizensages 60 and older, handicapped persons and low-incomeindividuals on Thursdays. Services are provided byappointment only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Call (734)955-4120 to schedule an appointment. Participants in theprogram are asked to provide:• Unemployment compensation statement• SSA-1099 Interest/Dividends• 1099 R Interest Dividends and 1099 Pension/Annuity

• F orms indicating income taxes were paid last year

Free Legal RepresentationThe Elder Law & Advocacy Center offers free general legalrepresentation and individual assistance to persons age 60and older. Guidance from the experienced legal staff isprovided in the following areas: guardianship,conservatorship, wills, trusts, power of attorney, nursinghome, assisted living, senior housing, Medicaid, Medicare,elder security abuse and scams.



Party time! Thanks to all of the seniors who took part in last month’s successfulValentine’s Day luncheon (above). Having fun at last year’s St.Patrick’s Day party (left) are Teresa Golembiewski, Nina Ozog,Rose Swidan, Dot Jackson, Mary Ann Rezner and Mary Wanteker.Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS 2 Nancy Klimkowski3 Margaret Maciejewski5 Rose Wegienka5 Bette Lenossi5 Gloria Chandler

6 Louise Bell8 Karen Kusibab8 Bill Nieman8 Marie Wood11 Judy Burkhardt11 Dorothy Flagg12 Ineace Truitt12 Jeanette Dziobak15 Dan Hurst15 Rose Swidan17 Audrey Stone17 Shirley Stone18 Beatrice Shepard20 Patty McCarthy22 Ursula Wester23 Marjorie Krupnow24 Ellen Frasier24 Kathleen Shipp26 Timothy Bush26 June Boddie27 Barbra Shepherd29 Julia Kamin31 Ronald Gobel

Sign up for casino trips at theRomulus Senior Center or call (734)955-4120. Participants need either apassport, passport card or anenhanced drivers license. All trips

must be paid in full upon booking.Cancellations must take place 28days or more prior to trip for arefund – or you can find areplacement. You must include yourname, address and birth date toreceive the casino incentive package.Trips are subject to change.

WINDSOR RACEWAY on March 6.$10 per person. Five hours. Receive

$15 in casino incentives.POINT EDWARD CASINO ANDHIAWATHA SLOTS in Sarnia, Ontarioon March 20. $15 per person. Receive$15 in slot play and two hours atHiawatha. Receive $10 in slot play atPoint Edward Casino – for a total of $25in casino incentives. Proof of citizenship is required.

FIREKEEPERS CASINO in BattleCreek on March 29. $35 per person.Receive incentives of $20 in coin and$5 in food.CAESARS WINDSOR on April 2.

$10 per person for five hours. $15 incasino incentives.GUN LAKE CASINO in Wayland, northof Kalamazoo, on April 10. $43 perperson.SOARING EAGLE CASINO in MountPleasant on April 30. Six hours for $33per person. Receive $25 in incentives.LITTLE RIVER CASINO ANDHOTEL in Manistee on May 12.$132 per person. Visit the LittleRiver Casino, enjoy dinner andreceive $80 in incentives.FOUR WINDS CASINO on May 26.$47 per person. Receive $25 incasino incentives.NIAGARA FALLS OVERNIGHT onMay 27. $139 per person. Spend thenight at the beautiful hotel andreceive $45 in incentives.

Day Trips from Romulus to the Casino



Romulus Senior Center36525 Bibbins, Romulus, Michigan 48117(734) 955-4120

Mayor Alan Lambert

Senior Center Director Rose Swidan

Meals-On-Wheels Teddy HallSylvia Dubisky

Drivers Betty LenossiKaren Kusibab

Lunch Site Manager (WC) Brandee Ross

Chore Services (CDBG) Leondo SmithJesse Charles

City of Romulus Website www.romulusgov.com

Have a Question?Find an Answer

Senior Resources

Prescription Assistance Information734-282-7177

Food Assistance/ Wayne CountyMeals 734-727-7357

Counseling & Substance Abuse734-729-9286

Department of Human Services313-277-4800

Care Management Family Resource734-282-7177

Hot Meals DailyPlease call the day before if you are interested

in having lunch at the Senior Center(734) 955-4120.

Furlough Days and HolidaysThe Senior Center will be closed Friday,

March 16 for a city furlough day.

Romulus Senior Center36525 BibbinsRomulus, MI 48174

Caregiver Support GroupFamily caregivers are invited to take part in acaregiver support group that will meet from 10a.m. to Noon March 28 in the Board Room of the Romulus Senior Center.

Family caregivers are not alone on theircaregiving journey. Hope is present as youbecome surrounded by caring people who willtake the time to listen and provide help if

needed. There is no charge for this service.Please contact Nancy Coman at Wayne MetroCommunity Action Agency at (734) 955-6572,Extension 228, as times and dates may change.

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Communicator Senior Newsletter - March 2012