The Communicator

Official Newsletter of the Senior Citizens of Romulus NOVEMBER 2013

Thanksgiving luncheon is November 19; register today!

Sign up today for the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, at the Romulus Senior Center. Tickets are $4.50 per person. Seating is limited. Enjoy a wonderful meal and give thanks with friends. The menu will feature turkey, Roses Rice, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, dessert and beverage. There will be special door prizes and entertainment by singer Stuart Kerr. For tickets, call the Senior Center at (734) 955-4120.

The Romulus High School culinary arts program provided pies for last years Thanksgiving luncheon.

Stuart Kerr

Romulus Health and Wellness Fair is November 14

Hundreds of area residents are expected to participate in an annual Health and Wellness Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 14, at the Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins. The event targets senior citizens, but is open to people of all ages from Romulus and other communities, said Senior Center Director Rose Swidan. The day will feature resources and helpful information from a variety of vendors. There will be blood-pressure checks, blood-sugar screenings and flu shots. Many of the offerings are free. There will be raffles and prizes. A big addition to this years Health and Wellness Fair will be the Wayne County Health on Wheels mobile unit, which will provide free health screenings. The county and local health providers will provide dental exams and tests for HIV/AIDs, body mass index, blood pressure, cancer, cholesterol and stroke risk, among others. To date, representatives the following vendors also are scheduled to attend the Health and Wellness Fair: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan The Senior Alliance (TSA), which will promote healthy-eating habits in the Better Choices for Your Health Program Beltone Hearing Care Center of Downriver, which will discuss hearing aid products Tender Care of Michigan nursing home, which will talk about available services The Information Center, which will educate seniors on new and existing services provided by the agency Meijer, which will provide flu shots and pneumonia vaccines. (Please wear loose fitting clothes that allow access to the upper arm. Bring proof of insurance and/or proof of Medicaid/Medicare.) Michigan Community Visiting Nurses Association Hospice of Michigan CSI Support & Development, which will provide information Lois Gilstorff has her about affordable rental ears examined by Ruth communities for seniors Klemens of Beltone Sterling Home Health Care Hearing Care Center Health Quest of Taylor during the 2012 Health Mission Home Health Care Corpore Sano Home Health and Wellness Fair. Care Inc. There is limited space for additional vendors. Table space for the event is $100 plus a gift donation for a raffle. For more information, call Rose Swidan at the Romulus Senior Center, (734) 955-4120.

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November
November 5 Meeting Games Bag Lunch November 12 Romulus House 12:30 November 19 Meeting Games Bag Lunch November 26 No Meeting No Club Birthdays

BINGO!
Bingo is played at Noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Senior Center. The fee is two bingo cards for 25 cents. Thanks to our sponsors. Tender Care will provide pizza and pop on Nov. 11. Mission Home Health will provide pizza and pop on November 20.

Dates to Remember
Motor City Casino Nov. 18 9 am Talk to the Lawyer Nov. 12 1-2 pm Haircuts $5 Nov. 18 10 am Commodities/Focus Hope Nov. 21 9:30 am Ceramics Class Nov. 4 1 to 3:30 Candy-Making Class Nov. 18 1 to 3:30 Crochet Class Nov. 26 1 to 3:30

Game Days & Exercise

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 stress-free chair exercise class begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. To register, call the Center at (734) 955-4120. Seniors who enjoy quilting and each others company gather at 6 p.m. Thursdays.

3 free new classes: Crochet, Ceramics and Candy Making

Three new free classes will be offered to seniors during November: A Ceramics Class is scheduled for 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 4. A Candy-Making Class is scheduled for 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 18. A Crochet Class is scheduled for 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26. Senior Center Director Rose Swidan said the classes have been scheduled due to requests by seniors. She said each class will be held one day a month, depending on popularity. To register, call the Senior Center at (734) 955-4120 or visit the center.

Motor City Casino Trip

Romulus seniors will travel to the Motor City Casino on Monday, November 18. Buses leave the Romulus Senior Center at 9 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. The casino provides $20 in credit upon arrival. To sign up, call (734) 955-4120 or stop by the Senior Center during normal hours.

Lets Cruise
Cruises for Romulus seniors are planned for 2014. A trip to Alaska through Princess Cruises is scheduled for May 1424. A trip to Canada and New England through the Norwegian Cruise Line is set for Oct. 4-11. For more information, contact Rose Swidan at (734) 955-4120.

Medicare open enrollment

Senior Alliance counselors will answer Medicare questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, at the Romulus Senior Center. MMAP counselors will be available to enroll you in Part D or the Medicare Advantage Plan or apply for Medicare Savings and the Extra Help Program. Seniors must bring their Medicare card and a list of prescriptions.

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
2 Jesse J. Charles 2 Lee Hunter 4 Charles Henry 6 Ray Cianfarani 6 Roger Rose 7 Doreen Young 8 Arlene Ellis 9 Carlos Jose Rivera 10 MaryAnn Smith 10 Eileen James 10 Charnita Miller 11 Ken Rutherford 12 Rosie Daniel 12 Rosalie Green 15 Rosie Kendrick 16 Edith Millward 18 Donald Hale 18 Ruth Kissel 19 Carolyn Pinter 22 Dennis Hackett 22 Betty Martin 24 Delores Smith 24 Alice Gilbert 25 Paul Golembiewski 25 Rose Conde 25 Betty Pare 26 Mary Franklin 27 Mildred Barnes 27 Ronald Scott 28 Charles Irvin 30 Marty Cole 30 Peggy Zachneg

Here is a photo gallery of highlights from the 2013 Halloween party at the Romulus Senior Center.

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.

Time Change
Reminder: Daylight Savings Time ends on the first Sunday in November. Clocks fall back at 2 a.m. November 3.

Closed for the Day

The Romulus Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day; Friday, Nov. 15, which is an unpaid city furlough day; Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving; and Friday, Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving.

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

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. Thursday, Nov. 21. Romulus Senior Director Rose Swidan encourages anyone in need of food any time to contact the center at (734) 955-4120.

Laura Rossow (above center), caregiver support coordinator with The Information Center, provides a caregiver support class at 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month, including November 27. Anyone interested may attend the sessions. There is no fee.

Election Day
The City of Romulus General Election is Tuesday, November 5. Voters will cast ballots for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and seven members of City Council as well as three proposed charter amendments. Hours at the polls are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about voting, call (734) 942-7540 or visit the City Clerks Office in the basement of City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road.