June 2017
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF ROMULUS
Motor City Casino Trip
Tuesday, June 20th at 8:15 a.m.
Flag Day BBQ Luncheon
with Corpore Sano
Home Health Care
Romulus Seniors are visiting the Motor City Casino
for a cost of $13 per person and the Casino
provides $15 in credit upon arrival.
Wednesday, June 14th 10:30 a.m.
Seats are limited, call the Center
Our Flag Day Ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.
to reserve your spot today.
We will have our BBQ luncheon immediately
following the ceremony with hot dogs, salad,
chips, and dessert. Thank you to Corpore Sano
Dance for Fun
for sponsoring this lunch.
Please
sign up and bring a friend!
Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
Never say you can’t dance because everyone
can dance with Rose. Come and join the fun
Detroit Tigers Fun
Trip to Comerica Park—Thursday, June 29th at 10:30 a.m.
Come to the Senior Center for this and all weekday games with your
Tigers gear to cheer them on and watch the game with friends!
Sign up for a trip to Comerica Park to see our Detroit Tigers! Bus leaves the Senior Center at
10:30 a.m. Tickets on sale now for $26 each. Seating is limited. Purchase yours today!
Thursday, June 29th vs. Kansas City Royals
Thursday, August 10th vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Beaumont Cooking Matters Classes
We are very excited to offer another healthy cooking class through Beaumont.
Please call ASAP to sign up for the class series.
Featured 6-Week Classes:
Cooking Matters for Adults : Tuesdays, June 6-July 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Programs and Services
Club #1
June Birthdays
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Muriel McGraw
18 Nancy Paul
June 6
Meeting
Games
Bag Lunch
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Eugene Roman
19 Tom Ursiny
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June Henry
20 Terri Hummac
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Dot Jackson
21 Earl Michling
June 13
Lunch Out to
Romulus House
11:00 p.m.
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Thomas Stawarz
23 Una Thompson Smith
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Carole Dubsky
23 Frances Holmes
June 20
Meeting
Games
Bag Lunch
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Mary Collins
23 Geraldine Eldred
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Barbara Bossidis
23 Ponce Daniels
June 27
Meeting
Games
Bag Lunch
Jesse’s Inspiration
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
11 Phyllis Kasper
12 Michael Walker
12 Barbara Underwood
26 Eric Wagner
12 Shirley Gibson
27 Geraldine Sanders
14 Nettie Farris
27 Genevieve Hall
Come to worship and be motivated with our own,
15 Betty Squires
Jesse Charles, every Thursday!
16 Valene Heacher
Quilting Club
Thursdays 6:00 p.m.
Anyone ages 16 and up are welcome. For
those interested in learning to quilt, wanting
to finish a project, or start something new!
27 Charles R. Jones
28 Dorothy Woldt
16 Betty Scott
29 Marion Rose
17 Sherry Cullen
30 Ova Guinn
BINGO
Red Hatters Club
Mondays & Wednesdays
12:00 p.m.
We are looking for new members!
Our meeting is the first Thursday
of the month at noon. Please join us!
The fee is 25 cents for two bingo cards.
Thursday, June 1st at 12:00 p.m.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Wednesday, June 7th & 21st
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Beaumont is providing free blood pressure checks!
Podiatrist Visit
Friday, June 30th at 10:30 a.m.
Sign up for an appointment to learn about the
health of your feet. This service is especially
important for those with diabetes.
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Romulus Senior Communicator
Monthly Birthday
Potluck and Bingo
Monday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m.
Visit the Senior Center for the monthly Birthday
Bash. There will be bingo & potluck before the
presentation of a birthday cake & the
singing of “Happy Birthday”.
Bring a dish to pass
or a $2.00 donation
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Senior Center Closed
Dates to Remember
No Closures
Waste Management
Shopping Trips
Every Monday—8:15 a.m.
No Delays
Blood Pressure Check
June 15—10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch Out to
June 9—11:00 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition
June 14—9:00 a.m.
Flag Day BBQ Luncheon
June 14—10:30 a.m.
Commodities/Focus Hope
June 15—9:30 a.m.
Daily Walking
& Stretching
Every Weekday
Senior Book Club
Walking at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 20th
& 11:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Stretching at 12:00 p.m.
Haircuts
June 19—10:00 a.m.
Motor City Casino
June 20—8:15 a.m.
Visit the Lawyer
June 21 —1:00 p.m.
The Romulus Public Library will
Bring some movement into your be holding a morning book club
life with our walking and
at the Center.
stretching programs! We will
This month they will discuss:
walk and move indoors during
The Poisonwood Bible
inclement weather.
by Barbara Kingsolver, and
East of Eden
By John Steinbeck
Movie Out
June 28—10:00 a.m.
Coffee Hour with State Representative Erika Geiss
Monday, June 5th at 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Visit with your local Michigan State Representative, Erika Geiss. Get
updates on what’s going on in Lansing, ask questions and enjoy!
Trips and Outings
Grocery Shopping
Lunch Out to
Visits to Meijer or Walmart
in Belleville.
Friday, June 9th
11:00 a.m.
Mondays at 8:15 a.m.
Don’t forget to call ahead of
time to attend. We need counts
in order to complete our route
schedules. Thank you.
Take the bus out to lunch
with your friends!
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Movie Out
Wednesday, June 28th
10:00 a.m.
Sign up to go see a movie at the
Emagine Canton Cinema.
$2.00 for Transportation,
$8.75 for Ticket, Pop & Popcorn.
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Message from the Director, Rose Swidan
Hello everyone! I’m wishing you all a wonderful start to summer. Corpore
Sano Home Health Care is inviting you to come and join us for a Flag Day
BBQ following the ceremonies at the Senior Center and Senior Towers on
June 14th. The first ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. with lunch beginning
sometime after 11:00 a.m. Please RSVP if you are interested.
We are excited to roll out some new summer programs. Stop by and
participate in our new activities and games. Join the fun for another trip to see
the Tigers play the Royals on June 29th. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. and
seats are limited.
The Senior Olympics are here again! Anyone age 50 or older is eligible to
compete. Please submit your application here to the Center by June 30th!
We need to have a large team to represent our wonderful city. We provide
transportation on Opening Day. There is a nice breakfast served that
morning, followed by Opening Ceremonies and then let the games begin! There are a wide variety of
competitions like pie eating and a chili cook off, if sports aren’t your thing.
I hope to see you all very soon here at our Senior Center!
All my love,
Rose
31st Annual Downriver
Senior Olympics
July 31—August 4, 2017
Registration is now underway!
Come sign up and start practicing now!
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Message from Mayor Burcroff
As the summer begins in Romulus, so do many of our exciting community
events and activities for residents of all ages. Summer is a great time to
explore all that Romulus has to offer while spending time with neighbors,
family and friends.
I hope you will plan to join us at all of the free community events including
our annual Flag Day ceremony at the Senior Center and Romulus Towers on
June 14, grab a lawn chair and join us on June 16 for our featured Movie in
the Park and again on June 23 as we kick off the summer music series in the
Historical Park. Closing out the month of June, gather family and friends as
we celebrate our Nations birthday during our annual Romulus Fireworks
display on Thursday, June 29.
Family fun and fellowship is the foundation of our City. It is what sets us
apart from our neighboring communities. I look forward to seeing you throughout the month as we
enjoy all that our Home of Opportunity has to offer.
Sincerely,
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor of Romulus
Have old medical equipment or supplies?
Donate it to the Senior Center for those in need.
There are many seniors without insurance or coverage that may benefit from items
you don’t need anymore. Please feel free to drop them off at the Senior Center where
they will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis.
Items needed include: adult underwear/briefs (size L/XL most requested!), walkers,
wheelchairs, shower chairs, bandages, toilet seat risers, etc.
Too many grocery bags?
Are your plastic grocery bags taking up space in a drawer or cabinet? The Senior Center
is in need of clean, plastic grocery bags to help with packaging our monthly commodities.
Please drop them off at the front desk. Thank you very much!
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New & Fun Summer Programming
Summer will be an exciting time here at the Romulus Senior Center. We are going to be starting up
some new programs, and bringing back old favorites! Please check the calendar for all the details!
Here are some of the activities you can look forward to:
Name That Tune Bridge  Memory Lane  Ping Pong with Grandkids  Jewelry Making
Culinary Arts  How to Make Healthy Snacks  Dance Class  Ballroom Dance
Painting Class  Grandparents vs. Grandkids Spelling Bee
Portofino Boat Trip  Detroit Princess Boat Trip
Stay tuned to future Communicators for complete dates and information.
Feel free to get your other suggestions to Rose or any of our staff for future additions!
Save the Date for Upcoming Zoo Trips!
Detroit Zoo on September 6th & Toledo Zoo on October 11th
Seats will be limited for both of these outings so please mark your calendars
and sign up as soon as possible!
Recipe Exchange: Fattoush Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
3 T. grapeseed Oil
1T. Fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 t. red wine vinegar
1-2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 t. dried parsley
1 t. sumac
1/2 t. dried mint
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Salad:
4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
2 medium/large heirloom tomatoes, seeded &
chopped
1/2 medium red onion, halved & thinly sliced
2 pitas or naans, grilled & torn or chopped
Optional: sliced radish or chopped romaine
Directions
1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients for the dressing until well combined, and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss all salad ingredients together except pitas. When ready to serve, toss salad
with dressing and top with torn pita pieces.
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Need a venue for your meeting or party?
Rooms for rent at the Romulus Senior Center
The Romulus Senior Center is a great place to celebrate any special occasion from baby showers,
to family reunions and even wedding receptions! Rooms are available any day of the week and can
hold up to 120 people. Arrange for a caterer or use the on-site kitchen. Call today!
Events at the Romulus Public Library
Second Monday Book Club
Monday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m.
The Kitchen House
by Kathleen Grissom
To register for all Library programs
call (734) 942-7589 or
visit the Circulation Desk at 11121
Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm / Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm / Sunday: Closed
Food Services
Need Food?
Hot Meals Daily
Low income residents are eligible for free
commodities each month. A variety of food is
provided by the Emergency Food
Assistance Program.
Distribution: Thursday, May 18th at 9:30 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition is also available:
Wednesday, May 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Lunch at the Senior Center is provided daily at
11:00 a.m. Please call (734) 955-4120 the day
before to reserve a meal.
Wayne County asks for a donation of $3.00
Volunteers Needed
The Senior Center is seeking volunteers to pack food each morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
for the Meals on Wheels Program. Please call if you are interested.
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Our Romulus Team
ROMULUS SENIOR
CENTER
Mayor
36525 Bibbins
Romulus, MI 48174
Phone: (734) 955-4120
Senior Center Director
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Rose Swidan
Office Staff
Priscilla Herring
Bus Driver
Karen Kusibab
Meals-on-Wheels
Cindy Coak
Carolyn Jones
Deborah White
CDBG Chore Services
Customer service at all levels
Always offer solutions
New and innovative ideas
LeRoy D. Burcroff
Leondo Smith
Larry Cochran
www.facebook.com/CityofRomulus
www.youtube.com/CityofRomulus
Comcast Cable Channels 12 & 18
Important
Phone
Important
PhoneNumbers
Numbers
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Senior Resources
City of Romulus
Prescription Assistance Information
(734) 282-7177
EMERGENCY: Dial 9-1-1 (Police)
Food Assistance/Wayne County Meals
(734) 326-5202
Mayor’s Office
(734) 942-7571
Counseling & Substance Abuse
(734) 729-9286
City Council
(734) 955-4506
Department of Human Services
(313) 277-4800
City Clerk’s Office
(734) 942-7540
Care Management Family Resources
(734) 282-7177
City Treasurer’s Office
(734) 942-7580
Adult Abuse
(855) 444-3911
Community Services Department
(734) 955-4504
Applying for Bridge Card
(313) 580-4144
Department of Public Services
(734) 942-7579
Food Assistance in Romulus
(734) 955-4120
Water Department
(734) 942-7560
Romulus Senior Communicator
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Please note that advanced sign up for programs, luncheons, lunch out,
shopping, trips, and tours will help prevent cancellation of these events.
Hot meals daily call 24 hours ahead.
Wayne county Liquid Nutrition and Meals on Wheels (734) 326-5202
Transportation M-F call for appointment 24 hours ahead for reservation.
June 2017
(734) 955-4120
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Ministries 10:30am
Red Hatters 12pm
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Dance for Fun 11:30
Pokeno 12pm
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Meijer 8:15am
Bingo 12pm
Coffee with State Rep.
Erica Geiss 12:30pm
Bunco 12pm
Club #1 Meeting 11am
Cooking Matters
11:30am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo—Pinochle 12pm
Jewelry Class 11:30am
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Lunch Out 11am
Dance for Fun 11:30
Name that Tune 11:30
Pokeno 12pm
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Walmart 8:15am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
Club #1Lunch Out
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Bunco 12pm
Cooking Matters
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Liquid Nutrition 9am
Flag Day 10:30pm
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo—Pinochle 12pm
Commodities 9:30am
Blood Pressure 10:30
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Dance for Fun 11:30
Memory Lane
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Pokeno 12pm
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Meijer 8:15am
Haircut 10am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
Motor City 8:15am
Book Club 10:30am
Club #1 Meeting 11am
Cooking Matters
11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo—Pinochle 12pm
Lawyer 1 pm
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Dance for Fun 11:30
Pokeno 12pm
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Walmart 8:15am
Birthday Bingo Bash
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Bible Study 11:30am
Club #1Meeting 11am
Cooking Matters
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Bunco 12pm
Movie Out 10am
Fun Day 12pm
Bingo—Pinochle 12pm
Tiger Game 10:30am
Ministries 10:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
Podiatrist 10:30am
Dance for Fun 11:30
Pokeno 12pm
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