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Brownstown Township

Community Center

21311 Telegraph Rd.

Brownstown, MI 48183

(734) 675-0920

On the “web” at www.brownstown-mi.org

April 2018

Brownstown Senior News

Township Board

Supervisor

Andrew Linko

Clerk

Brian C. Peters

Treasurer

Michael D. Eberth

Trustees

Steven R. Allen

Maureen R. Brinker

Patrick J. Killian

Clyde P. Walters

Recreation Director

Mark Maxe

Assistant Director

Amy Thomas

Senior Advisory Board Dennis Andrew Linda Coleman Dorothy Comorski Karen Gardner Terry Hall Emmaline Moore Helen Newboles Ron Piestrak Helen Slubowski Helen St. Louis Donna Tillman Ethel Varga

Brownstown Seniors have monthly fun activities like... “The Pleasure Seekers”

Club meets twice a month, Red Hat group “Feisty Red Hatters”, and the Game

players meet here in the Community Center for Pinochle & Dominos. We also

have daily Lunch (served at 12 noon), exercise on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri-

day, Quilting on Wednesdays. The Pleasure Seekers meeting is the 1st & 3rd

Thursday, Travel Club the 1st Monday and Bingo Breakfast on the 3rd Monday.

Evening Pot Luck is the 4th Monday of the month with BINGO after we eat!

Check out the calendar then join us!

Amy Thomas, your Senior Coordinator

April News:

Feisty Red Hatters upcoming events...

April 4 - Trip to Purple Rose Theatre & lunch - Depart 11am

April 9 - Meeting at Community Center at 11:00am

April 23 - Convention in Frankenmuth (7:30am - 6:00pm)

May 4 - Women’s Expo in Novi, bus departs at 9:15am

May 14 - Meeting at Community Center at 11:00am

If you enjoy having a good time with your friends, then the Brownstown Red Hat

Club is for you!. There is no cost to join the Brownstown Chapter! Members and

guests must dress in full regalia (red hat and purple outfit for women over 50

years of age, or pink hat and lavender outfit for women under 50 years old)

when coming to Red Hat events and meetings.

Dr. Theodore BENS, our Foot Doctor, is returning to the Brownstown Community Center for our Seniors to check feet on:

April 27 & June 29 (every 9 weeks)

Call for your appointment today.

Times will begin at 1pm and more appointment dates

may be added. 734-675-0920

Enjoy lunch while making new friends! Lunch served daily at 12 noon year-round

in the Community Center. Menus are available in the monthly Senior Newslet-

ter. Reservations are needed by 12 pm the day prior; call (734) 675-0920. The

suggested donation is $3.00. Get your friends to call and meet them for lunch!

CONGREGATE LUNCH

Senior chore program

The purpose of the Senior Chore Program is to assist low to moderate - income senior citizens with chores

around the house and minor, routine home maintenance projects, in order to help seniors maintain their

independence and continue to live in their own home. Money is limited, and the chore recipients have

grown in numbers. This program runs on a fiscal year of July 1st - June 30th. Annually the budget must

spread for the services and may be suspended if available funding is expended on the services.

Eligibility:

Must be age 62 or above

Must be a Brownstown resident who has owned and lived in your home at least 12 months.

Must have an income at or below $24,450 for 1 person, or $27,450 for 2 people in the household.

Services available include grass trimming, weed trimming, snow removal. The following documentation is needed in order to apply for the program.

Proof of residency: Valid drivers license or State ID showing current address.

Proof of homeownership: Copy of deed or most recent tax bill.

Proof of income tax or tax credit statement; if no taxes filed, then income or W-2s as applies to you.

Please contact the Brownstown Recreation Department at (734) 675-0920 for more information or to obtain an

application.

Brownstown Transportation Program Would you like to visit the Brownstown Community Center for our wonderful programs, but don’t drive? We can provide transportation to the Center for activities for a small fee.

The Brownstown Transportation Service is provided by Brownstown Township for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Call (734) 675-0920 for an application or for more information.

It is easy to apply and good to have a “card” in case you need it!

Joke of the Month

Only a Texas person could think of this… Form the county where drunk driving is

considered a sport comes a True Story:

Recently a routine police patrol parked outside a Bar in Austin,

Texas. After last call, the officer noticed a man leaving the bar so

apparently intoxicated that he could barely walk. The man stum-

bled around the parking lot for a few minutes with the officer qui-

etly observing. After what seemed an eternity in which he tried his

keys on five different vehicles, the man managed to find his car and

fall into it. He sat there for a few minutes as a number of other pa-

trons left the bar and drove off. Finally he started the car, switched

the wipers on and off —it was a fine dry summer night. Flicked the

blinkers on and off a couple of times, honked the horn and then

switched on the lights. He moved the vehicle forward a few inches,

reversed a little and then remained still for a few more minutes as

some more of the of other patrons’ vehicles left.

At last when his was the only car left in the parking lot, he pulled out

and drove slowly down the road.

The Police Officer, having waited patiently all this, now started his

patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over

and administered a breathalyzer test.

To his amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence that the

man had consumed any alcohol at all!

Dumbfounded, the officer said, ”I’ll have to ask you to accompany

me to the police station. This breathalyzer equipment must be bro-

ken.”

“I doubt it Officer”, said the truly proud Redneck. “Tonight, I’m the

designated decoy drunk.”

Many Thanks go out for the month of March for Donations to the

Brownstown Community Center!

We had donations of baskets and of basket items. Please take the time to let the

ones in your Senior Clubs know that it is important that they participate and help

out, both for the Travel Club and the Pleasure Seekers.

Dorothy Comorski (PS) Diane Dorken (PS)

Bea & George Price (TC) Karen Gardner (TC/PS)

The Race Out at the park On a bright sunny day Just relax and enjoy What nature may say There goes a squirrel Just look at that speed With a dog close behind Wondering where will this lead But we all know who wins As he zooms up the tree While the dog Sits there thinking How can this be...

Ellie Starkey.

Travel

New trips are announced and offered at the monthly Travel Club meeting which, is held the

second Monday of each month. Brownstown residents can join the Travel Club for discounts

on travel. Membership is $10 per year. The next Travel Club meeting will be Monday,

April 2nd, at 11:00am then on May 7th.. Join us to learn about our new trips. Any senior may

travel with us; you do not have to be a member.

Greek Isles and Venice Cruise

Nov. 3-11, Air included - $3054 (pp/dbl)

Trip Includes:

Round trip transportation

Cruise Fun & Food and Sightseeing

Time to Enjoy the beauty and History

Historic Marshall Tour

April 24, Depart 7:30am - $80

Trip Includes:

R/T transp. via Motorcoach

Wonderful Lunch

Tour of Architecture and Cute Town

2018

Jackson Prison Tour

June 20, Depart 8:45am - $80

Trip Includes:

Round trip transp. via Sr. Bus

Lunch, your choice of menu

Tour of Historic Location & More

Toledo Mud Hens

May 25 - Depart @5:15pm, $22

Trip Includes:

Round trip transportation via Sr. Bus

Admission to Game & Fun!

Food on your own

Cruisin’ the Gilmore

May 16, Depart 9am - $78

Trip Includes:

Round trip transp. via Motorcoach

Lunch at the Diner!

View Great Private Collection of Classics

Experience Grand Rapids

June 24-25 - Depart TBD - $47

Trip Includes:

R/T by motorcoach, Hotel Accommodations

Meals and Tours available

Artworks, Adventure & Fun!

Resale Shopping

May 22, Depart 10:10am - $32

Trip Includes:

Round trip trans via Sr. Bus

Time for Shopping (4-5 locations)

Lunch at Hollywood Casino Buffet

Put-In-Bay

July 10, Depart 6:45am - $96

Trip Includes:

Round trip transp. via Motorcoach

Winery, Perry’s Monument and More!

Time to Shop, Eat & Tour

Our Nation’s History

June 18-23, Depart TBD - $995 (pp/dbl)

Trip Includes:

R/T via Motorcoach & Hotel Accommodation

Meals and More

Guided Tours, time to shop

Turkeyville - “Nunesense A-Men”

September , Depart 9:05am - $69

Trip Includes:

Round trip transp. via Sr. Bus

Tickets to the Show & Meal at Cornwell

“Northern Aggression”

May 19, Depart 12:15pm - $76

Trip Includes:

Admission to Play at Tipping Point Theatre

Round trip transp. via Sr. Bus

Dinner prior at The Garage in Northville

All That Glitters

Aug. 22, Depart 8:45am - $79

Trip Includes:

Round trip transp. via Motorcoach

Cruise, lunch and fun

Purple Rose Theatre “Willow Run”

August 4 - Depart 11am - $76

Trip Includes:

Round trip transp. via Sr. Bus

Admission to Show

Dinner in Depot Town

You may register for any of our trips ON LINE at www.brownstownrec.org

Any questions, please call us at 734-675-0920.

“WICKED”

June 13, Depart 4pm - $110

Trip Includes:

Round trip transportation via Sr. Bus

Dinner at Michigan Bar & Grill

Admission to this great Broadway Show

Experience Niagara

May 29-30, Depart TBD - $209

Trip Includes:

R/T Motorcoach, Hotel Accommodations

Food, Fun, Time to Shop & Gaming, Sightsee

D Detroit Tigers

July 20, Depart 5:15pm - $71

Trip Includes:

Admission to Game vs. Boston Red Sox

Round trip transp. via Motorcoach

Concessions on your own at Comerica Park

Traverse City Cherry Festival

June 29-July 1, Depart TBD - $525 pp/dbl

Trip Includes:

Round trip transp. via Motorcoach

Accommodations, meals and fun

Time to enjoy the fruits & festival

Point Edward Gateway Casino

August 8, Depart 8:30am - $40

Trip Includes:

R/T trans via Motorcoach

Time for shopping and Lunch

Stop at Cherry Orchard

Wayne County Senior Citizen Nutrition Program

APRIL 2018

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

2

Chicken Marsala

Au Gratin Rotini

Spinach

Wheat Roll

Fresh Fruit

Milk

Margarine

3

Beef w/Mushroom

Gravy

Whipped Potatoes

Green Peas

Multi Grain Bread

Peaches

Milk

4

Chicken Salad

White Bean Salad

Italian Tomatoes

Hamburger Bun

Strawberry Swirl

Pudding

Milk

5

Hamburger Patty

Hamburger Bun

Sliced Cheese

Lettuce & Tomato

Mixed Vegetables

Hashbrown Casserole

Milk

6

Sliced Turkey

Breast w/Gravy

Green Beans

Wheat Roll

Mixed Fruit

Milk

Margarine

9

Meatloaf

Tomato Gravy

Whipped Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Wheat Roll

Peaches

Milk

10

Baked Chicken Breast

Balsamic Onion Sauce

Au Gratin Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts

Multi-Grain Bread

Mixed Fruit

Milk

11

Potato Crusted Fish

Confetti Rice

Harvard Beets

Wheat Roll

Applesauce

Fudge Round Cake

Milk & Margarine

12

Taco Meat

Lettuce & Tomato

Shredded Cheese

Mixed Beans

Fiesta Vegetable Blend

Flour Tortilla

Pineapple Tidbits

13

BBQ Rib Patty

Black-eyed Peas

Spinach

Hamburger Bun

Fresh Banana

Milk

Margarine

16

Honey Mustard

Chicken

Buttermilk Potatoes

Broccoli

Wheat Roll

Peaches Milk

Margarine

17

Swedish Meatballs

Rotini Noodles

Glazed Carrots

Multi-Grain Bread

Fresh Fruit

Milk

Mustard/Ketchup

18

Pork Roast

Onion Gravy

Whipped Sweet Pota-

toes

Green Beans

Cornbread/Margarine

Fruit Cocktail

19

Salisbury Beef

Grown Gravy

Whipped Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Wheat Roll

Rocky Road Pudding

Milk

20

Sriacha Tuna Salad

Ranch House To-

matoes

Three Bean Salad

Kaiser Roll

Fresh Fruit

Milk

23

Swiss Steak

Whipped Potatoes

Diced beets

Multi Grain Bread

Mixed Fruit

Milk

Margarine

24

Potato Crusted Fish

Cheesy Potatoes

Green Peas

Wheat Bread

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Milk

Margarine

25

Sliced Turkey w/Gravy

Cornbread Stuffing

Green Beans

Multi-Grain Bread

Fresh Banana

Milk

Margarine

26

Beef Hot Dog

Beef Chili

Baked Beans

Hot Dog Bun

Fresh Fruit

Milk

27 Chicken Strips

Lettuce /Tomatoes

Shredded Cheese

Potato Wedges

Ranch Dressing

Scalloped Apples

Carrot/Pineapple/

Raisin Salad

30

Lemon Pepper

Chicken

Whipped Potatoes

Spinach

Cornbread

Pears

Milk

PLEASE CALL 24

Hours in

Advance to

Cancel Meals

**MENU

SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITH-

Your Donation

Helps Keep

The Nutrition

Program

GOING!

$3.00/Meal

Suggested

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 Travel Club Mtg. 11am

3 Exercise 10am

Meijer 11am

4 Quilting 9am

Exercise 10a

Red Hat trip to Purple Rose 11am

5 Adv. Bd. Mtg. 11a

BP check 12

Pleasure Seeker

Club Mtg. 1pm

6

Exercise 10am

7

8 Depart for Myrtle Beach

9 Red Hat Mtg. 11am

10 Exercise 10am

11

Quilting 9am

Exercise 10am

Game Day 12:30pm Kroger 11am

12 Double-Deck Pinochle 10:30am

13 Exercise 10am

Walmart 11am

14

15

16 Breakfast BINGO 9am

17 Exercise 10am

Meijer 11am

18 Quilting 9am

Exercise 10am

19 Chair Exercise 10am

Club Meeting “Pot Luck” 1pm

Ragtime Festival in Frankenmuth

20

Exercise 10am

21

22 23 Evening Pot Luck 5pm

Red Hatters to Frankenmuth

24 Exercise 10am

Aldi

Historic Marshall Tour 7:30am

25 Quilting 9am

Exercise 10am

Kroger 11am

26 Double-Deck Pinochle 10:30am

27 Exercise 10am

Foot Doctor 1pm

28

29

30

MAY 1

Exercise 10am

Meijer 11am

MAY 2

Quilting 9am

Exercise 10a

MAY 3

Chair Exercise 10a

Adv. Bd. Mtg. 11a

BP check 12

Pleasure Seeker

Club Mtg. 1pm

Depart for St. Louis

MAY 4

Exercise 10am

APRIL 2018

BROWNSTOWN PLEASURE SEEKER OFFICERS

President Karen Gardner

Vice President Donna Tillman

Treasurer Ethel Varga

Secretary Helen St. Louis

Social Secretary Irene DaDeppo

Co-Social Secretary Diane DaDeppo

Photographer Ron Piestrak

Brownstown Pleasure Seekers meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of

the month from 1pm to 3pm. Membership is $10 per year, plus

a one-time $2 charge for a name tag. The Pleasure Seekers co-

sponsor two senior dinner dances per year as well as other social

events for members. It’s a great club to join if you want to make

new friends and have a great time. Membership is open to

Downriver senior citizens age 55 and over. If interested in

joining this senior club, see Treasurer Ethel Varga at one of the

meetings for a membership form.

EXERCISE

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 10:00 am

25¢ donation for each class. Prime Time Senior Fitness Video.

QUILTING

Every Wednesday at 9 am with Pat Shanaver. Donations accepted.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

First Thursday of the month from 12 to 1pm. Provided by Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital nurses.

BINGO BREAKFAST

Monday, April 16 - 9:00 am. Serving Pancakes,

sausage, fruit, juice, coffee and bingo. There is a $2.50

donation if not playing bingo. Please register in

advance at the Recreation Desk.

CHAIR EXERCISE & TAI CHI will start again May 17th

(Chair) Thursday at 10:00 am Fridays at 9am (Tai Chi)

25¢ donation for each class. Amy is teaching this Arthritis Foundation based exercise class. Comfy clothes and shoes. No equipment needed.

.POTLUCK & GAME NIGHT

April 23, at 5pm. Bring a dish to pass and a $1 donation. The

Center provides a meat dish and beverages. $5 donation if you

do not bring a dish to pass. Please sign up in advance at the

Recreation Desk. BINGO games follow the meal.

GAME DAY

April 11th, 12:30-3:00 pm

After lunch stay and play any games you want with us; Euchre, Bunco, Hand & Foot, Uno or even your favorite board game - it’s your choice. It’s Free. bring a dessert to pass or a snack.

SHOPPING

For all shopping trips, you must reserve a seat on the bus at least

24 hours in advance by calling (734) 675-0920 or signing up in

person at the Center. Cost = $1

Meijer 4/3, 4/17 - 11:00 am

Aldi’s (local) 4/24 - 11:00 am

Kroger 4/11, 4/25 - 11:00 am

Wal-Mart (Local) 4/13 - 11:00 am

BOWLING

Every Friday at 1pm you may join the gang at Flat Rock Lanes for Senior bowling. Season ending banquet will be 4/13

Programs & Events

Meetings

BROWNSTOWN SR ADVISORY BOARD

Thursday, April 5 at 11:00 am

BROWNSTOWN SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB

Monday, April 9th at 11:00 am

BROWNSTOWN PLEASURE SEEKERS 1st & 3rd Thursdays

April 5: Business Meeting (Birthdays) and Bingo

April 19: Pot Luck after Meeting

DINNER DANCE

Thursday, June 28 at 1:00pm

Senior Prom , the

Varitones are playing and food will be by Veronica’s

Wayne County

Nutrition Program

(Meals on Wheels or

Liquid Nutrition)

1-800-851-1454

Congregate Meals call

675-0920, Must call

24 hrs. prior

The Brownstown Senior Center is funded through the Charter Township of Brownstown, The Older Americans Act, The Senior Alliance

and The Older Michiganians Act .

Charter Twp. of Brownstown Community Center 21311 Telegraph Rd. Brownstown, MI 48183 www.brownstown-mi.org

Phone: 734-675-0920 Fax: 734-675-2692

Senior Resources

Dept. of Human Services (313)375-2500

Medicaid

Food Stamps

Emergency Assistance

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging

www.miseniors.net

Wayne County Prescription Discount Card

1-866-896-3450

Medicare 1-800-633-4227

Focus Hope (734) 246-6053

Faith Lutheran Church (734) 782-9468

Monthly food distribution (TEFAP)

Adult Protective Services 1-877-963-6006

To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation

of individuals age 18 or older

Do Not Call List 1-888-382-1222

The Senior Alliance 1-800-815-1112

www.aaa1c.org [email protected]

Information & Assistance for:

Caregiver support

Prescription Assistance Programs

Legal Assistance

Senior Housing

Adult Day Services

Home Delivered & Congregate Meals

Homemaking & Personal Care

Respite Care

Long Term Care Options

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program

Senior Refugee Support Program

Legal Assistance

LADA 1-877-964-5310

WCNLS Elder Law Center (313) 937-8291

Senior Employment

AARP Senior Employment (734) 281-2470

On the web!

www.brownstown-mi.org

Click on “Seniors”

then click on Newsletter

In Appreciation: