The Communicator

Official Newsletter of the Senior Citizens of Romulus JUNE 2013

Senior Olympics registration deadline is June 27

June 27 is the last day to register for the events in the Downriver Senior Olympics. Seniors representing the Romulus Senior Center can sign up to compete for medals in a baking contest, softball throw, ring toss, football throw, Frisbee throw, soccer kick, euchre, pickle ball, tennis, bocce ball, pinochle, horseshoes, billiards, darts, shuffleboard, ping pong, car show, chili cook-off, golf, bridge, swimming, basketball shoot, ballroom dancing, one-mile run and bowling. The City of Ecorse will host the 2013 Olympics. Events are scheduled for July 29August 2 all over the Downriver area, including swimming at the Romulus Athletic Center. See Rose Swidan for the registration form, which details all of the events. Romulus seniors who choose not to participate in the 28th annual Senior Olympics are urged to cheer on their friends during the competition. Special thanks to Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green for sponsoring the entry fee for members of the Romulus Senior Center.

Flag Day
Members of the Romulus Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will present a special Flag Day salute at the Romulus Senior Center at 1 p.m. June 14. The ceremony will continue at the Senior Towers. A new American flag will be presented at both locations. Afterward, hot dogs, chips and ice cream will be served at the Senior Center. Everyone is invited.

Portofino Bingo Cruise

Romulus seniors are invited to a Senior Bingo Cruise on June 19. At 10 a.m., a bus will transport seniors from the Romulus Senior Center to the Portofino restaurant in Wyandotte. Seniors will board the Portofino Friendship boat and, after a wonderful lunch at 11 a.m., the boat will cruise the Detroit River while seniors play bingo, take part in raffles, receive gifts and enjoy the sights. The boat will return to the dock about 3 p.m. Seats are limited at $33 each. Register at the Senior Center. Director Rose Swidan said last years bus to the bingo cruise bus was filled and all Romulus seniors had a great time.

Tigers Baseball
Tickets are on sale for a Romulus seniors day at the August 22 Detroit Tigers baseball game vs. the Minnesota Twins. Ticket holders will leave the Senior Center at 11 a.m. for the 1 p.m. game. Tickets are $23 for lower-level seats, with transportation included. Sign up now. Seats are limited.

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June
June 4 Meeting, Birthday, Games Bag Lunch Meeting, Games Bag Lunch No Meeting; Romulus House for Lunch 12:30 Meeting, Games Bag Lunch

BINGO!
Bingo is played at Noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Senior Center. Everyone is invited to play for free. Thanks to our sponsors. Romulus City Treasurer Stacy Paige will provide pizza on June 12. Mission Home Health will provide pizza on June 19.

Dates to Remember
Motor City Casino June 18 9 am Talk to the Lawyer June 18 1-2 pm Haircuts $5 June 17 10 am Commodities/ Focus Hope June 20 9:30 am Caregiver Support June 19 10 am Flag Day June 14 1 pm

June 11 June 18

June 25

Members Birthday: Willie Edwards

Game Days & Exercise Class

Members of the Romulus Senior Center can play games and exercise throughout the week: Bingo is played at noon Mondays and Wednesdays. Bunco is played at noon Tuesdays. Pinochle and other games are played during Wednesday Fun Days. Game Day is scheduled for noon Thursdays. Pokeno is played at noon Fridays. A new stress-free chair exercise class has been added to the Thursday schedule, starting at 9:30 a.m. To register, call the Senior Center at (734) 9554120. Seniors who enjoy quilting and each others company gather at 6 p.m. Thursdays.

Fun Trips for Seniors

Sign up for trips at the Romulus Senior Center or call (734) 9554120. All trips must be paid in full upon booking. The admission prices include transportation. CAESARS WINDSOR June 3 and 17. Receive $15 in casino incentives. A passport or enhanced license is required. Admission $10. FIREKEEPERS DAY TRIP June 8. Receive $20 in coin and $5 in food. Admission is $35.

Motor City Casino

Romulus seniors are invited to visit Motor City Casino on Tuesday, June 18. Up to two buses leave the Romulus Senior Center at 9 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. The casino provides $20 in credit upon arrival. Seats are limited. For more details, call the Senior Center at (734) 955-4120.

Annual Flea Market

The Romulus Historical Societys annual flea market is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Romulus Historical Park, 11147 Hunt Street. Vendor tables are available for $15 per set up, with vendors providing their own tables. For more information, contact Cathy Morse at (734) 941-6361. (At right are Historical Society members Pearl Varner and Cathy Morse during the 2012 flea market.)

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
1 Wanna Spencer 2 Muriel McGraw 3 Eugene Roman 3 June Henry 4 Jackie Pregler 6 Thomas Stawarz 7 Mary Collins 8 Barbara Bossidis 9 Nettie Whitner 9 Dorothy Stillwagon 9 Estella Bird 13 Shirley Ann Gibson 11 Phillis Kasper 12 Michal Walker 12 Barbra Underwood 12 Shirley Gibson 14 Nettie Farris 15 Betty Squires 16 Valene Heacher 16 John Hadyniak 16 Betty Scott 17 Sherry Cullen 18 Nancy Paul 19 Tom Ursiny 20 Terri Hummac 21 Earl Michling 23 Frances Holmes 23 Doris Mackie 23 Geraldine Eldred 23 Ponce Daniels 26 Carole Schmidt 26 Genevieve Dugan 27 Genevie Hall 27 Charles R Jones 28 Dorothy Woldt 29 Lois Kadau

Volunteers gather outside the Senior Center for the start of Clean Sweep Day in May. The citywide spring cleanup was a huge success!

Stuart Kerr entertains at Lunch with Bob.

Judy and Barb help clean the city cemetery. Seniors plant the Community Garden outside the Senior Center.

Romulus Farmers Market

The Romulus Farmers Market opens June 1 for the 2013 season. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays though October at the Historical Park Pavilion at 11147 Hunt Street near Goddard Road in Downtown Romulus. Vendors will sell such items as fresh eggs and produce, homemade baked goods and handmade crafts. There will be childrens activities, too. The first Saturday of each month will feature special events: June 1 Health and Wellness Fair July 6 Community Picnic August 3 Carnival Day September 7 Library Fun Day October 5 Harvest Collection

Bridge Cards, WIC Project Fresh and Senior Project Fresh are accepted. The market accepts vendor applications. Applications are available on Market Days or at Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road. Follow market activities on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ romulusfarmersmarket

Romulus Senior Center

36525 Bibbins, Romulus, Michigan 48117 (734) 955-4120 Mayor Senior Center Director Meals-On-Wheels Alan Lambert Rose Swidan Sylvia Dubisky Leota McCraight Rosalie Green Betty Lenossi Karen Kusibab Leondo Smith Jesse Charles www.romulusgov.com

Have a Question? Find an Answer Senior Resources

Prescription Assistance Information (734) 282-7177 Food Assistance/ Wayne County Meals (734) 727-7357 Counseling & Substance Abuse (734) 729-9286 Department of Human Services (313) 277-4800 Care Management Family Resource (734) 282-7177

Drivers Chore Services (CDBG) City of Romulus Website

Hot Meals Daily

Please call the day before if you are interested in having lunch at the Romulus Senior Center: 955-4120.

Closed for the Day

The Romulus Senior Center will be closed Friday, June 21, which is an unpaid city furlough day.

Party Rooms for Rent

The Romulus Senior Center is a great place to celebrate birthdays, baby showers, family reunions and wedding receptions. The beautiful banquet halls and facilities at the Senior Center are available for rent at very affordable rates. There are rooms that can hold up to 120 people and they are available any day of the week. Bring your own caterer or make arrangements to use the Senior Center kitchen. Book early and tell your friends! For more details, please call the Senior Center at (734) 955-4120.

Caregiver Support Group

If you have ever wished you had an understanding person with whom to speak, know that you are not alone. A monthly Caregiver Support Group at the Romulus Senior Center provides helpful information and assistance, including information on Alzheimers and dementia care. Meetings are generally scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Wednesday of the month (June 19) in the Board Room of the Senior Center, located at 36525 Bibbins.

Construction Study Session

Downtown residents and business owners are invited to an informational study session scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road. Goddard Road is scheduled for reconstruction in the spring of 2014 from Wayne Road to Romaine Street. At the meeting, city staff and the planning consultant will present the concept streetscape improvements and Downtown branding plan. For more information, call Downtown Development Authority Director Maria Lambert at (734) 942-7545.

Need Food?
Low-income residents are eligible for free commodities each month at the Senior Center. A variety of food is provided by The Emergency Food Assistance Program of Wayne County Senior Services. This months food distribution begins at 9:30 a.m. May 16. Romulus Senior Director Rose Swidan encourages anyone in need of food any time to contact the center at (734) 955-4120.