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    The newsletter summarizes upcoming events at the Romulus Senior Center in July, including volunteer opportunities for Meals on Wheels, a free picnic lunch and ice cream social on July 18th, a trip to a Detroit Tigers game on July 19th, and a senior bingo cruise scheduled for August 20th. It also lists birthdays for the month and provides information on games, exercise classes, fishing trips, and other social activities available for seniors at the center.

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    The newsletter summarizes upcoming events at the Romulus Senior Center in July, including volunteer opportunities for Meals on Wheels, a free picnic lunch and ice cream social on July 18th, a trip to a Detroit Tigers game on July 19th, and a senior bingo cruise scheduled for August 20th. It also lists birthdays for the month and provides information on games, exercise classes, fishing trips, and other social activities available for seniors at the center.

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    The newsletter summarizes upcoming events at the Romulus Senior Center in July, including volunteer opportunities for Meals on Wheels, a free picnic lunch and ice cream social on July 18th, a trip to a Detroit Tigers game on July 19th, and a senior bingo cruise scheduled for August 20th. It also lists birthdays for the month and provides information on games, exercise classes, fishing trips, and other social activities available for seniors at the center.

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    The Communicator

    Official Newsletter of the Senior Citizens of Romulus JULY 2012


    Volunteers Needed
    Volunteers are needed for the Wheels on Meals program. People are needed to help pack and bag meals for seniors. This is perfect for early risers with free time. The volunteer work would begin at 9 a.m. To volunteer or learn more about the program, call (734) 955-4120.

    Free Picnic Lunch and Ice Cream Social


    Mark your calendar for July 18. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a free outdoor picnic lunch at the Romulus Senior Center. Hot dogs will be served and seniors are invited to bring a dish to serve. Mayor Alan R. Lambert will provide ice cream for dessert. If you plan to attend, please call (734) 955-4120.

    Detroit Tigers Game


    A trip to a Detroit Tigers game is available to members of the Romulus Senior Center. The Tigers will play the Los Angeles Angels at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, July 19. Tickets are $22, which includes round-trip transportation from the Senior Center to Comerica Park. To reserve tickets, see Director Rose Swidan at the Senior Center or call (734) 955-4120.

    Hollywood Casino
    Travel Treasure and Tours invites Romulus seniors to travel by motor coach on Wednesday, July 11, to the new Hollywood Casino in Toledo. Admission is $32, which includes a $5 incentive to players. Seating is limited.

    Senior Olympics
    Best wishes to all seniors who will represent the Romulus Senior Center in the 27th annual Downriver Senior Olympics July 30-August 3. Senior Olympians will depart the Senior Center at 6:30 a.m. for Huron Township, where they will participate in a free breakfast, opening ceremonies, a leisurely walk and events. The registration deadline was June 29. For more information, call (734) 955-4120.

    Motor City Casino


    Romulus seniors are invited to visit the Motor City Casino on Tuesday, July 17. A bus leaves at 9 a.m. from the Romulus Senior Center. The cost is $10 per person. The casino provides $20 in credit upon arrival. For more information, call (734) 955-4120.

    Senior Bingo Cruise


    Romulus seniors are invited to a Senior Bingo Cruise on August 20. 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 at 10:40 a.m. After a wonderful lunch at 11:30, the boat will cruise the Detroit River while seniors play bingo and enjoy the sights. The boat will return to the dock at 3 p.m. Seats are limited at $30 each. Register at the Senior Center.

    CLUB #1
    July
    July 3 July 10 July 17 No Meeting No Meeting Meeting Games Bag Lunch No Meeting Meeting Games Bag Lunch

    BINGO!
    Bingo is played at Noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Romulus Senior Center. Everyone is invited. Two sponsored bingos are scheduled in July. Sponsors provide pizza and pop for players. Sponsored Bingos July 11 - Tender Care July 18 - United Health Care There is no Bingo on July 4. The center will be closed.

    Dates to Remember
    Ice Cream Social and Picnic July 18 11 am Motor City Casino July 17 9 am Talk to the Lawyer July 10 1 to 2 pm Haircuts $5 July 16 10 am Commodities/ Focus Hope July 19 10 am to 2 pm Caregiver Support July 25 10 am

    July 24 July 31

    No Birthdays This Month

    Election News
    A Primary Election will be held on August 7. The last day to register to vote in the election is Monday, July 9. City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg said new residents must fill out a new voters registration application, which is available at the City Clerks Office at City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road. To request an absentee ballot or to receive more information about registering to vote, please contact the Clerks Office at (734) 942-7540.

    Seniors enjoy Bingo Wednesday at the Romulus Senior Center.

    Game Days and 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. A new stress-free chair exercise class has been added to the Friday schedule, starting at 9:30 a.m. To register, call the Senior Center at (734) 955-4120.

    Lets Go Fishing!
    Seniors are invited to spend a wonderful day fishing at the Dexter Trout Farm. Seniors will leave the Senior Center at 9 a.m. July 26. The cost is $13 per person, which includes transportation, admission to the farm and one fish. The farm sells farm-raised channel catfish for $5.93 a pound and trout for $6.69 a pound. Please register for the trip at the Senior Center.

    Health Information
    Meijer Pharmacy will educate seniors about shingles at 11:30 a.m. July 24 at the Senior Center. Shots will be available for a fee.

    Romulus celebrates Flag Day omulus celebr bra Fla Day lag

    JULY BIRTHDAYS
    2 Elizabeth Kris 2 Anne Stevens 2 Pamela Caric 2 Thelma Poet 2 Juanita Johnson 3 Maxine Ryles 3 Lola Cantrell 5 Dorothy Smith 7 Ron Collins 8 Vera Pollard 10 Mamie Barker 10 Irene Kelly 10 Willa Weatherspoon 11 Barbara Wahrman 12 Darwin Schoolmaster 12 Hazel Francis 14 Sara B Vann 16 Jane Pokrywki 18 Lucille Beltramo 18 Freedia Jackson 18 Jane Szelepski 20 Donna Mae Genovese 24 Margaret Reitzi 25 Edna Cantrell 25 Myrtle Much 28 Edward Giabowski 20 Florence Dragosits 29 Lester Quinn 29 Virginia Kmet 30 Louise Shelton 30 Gayle Mach 30 David Lofton

    Thank you to everyone seniors, veterans and others who participated in last months Flag Day ceremonies at the Romulus Senior Center and Romulus Towers.

    Reminder: Be careful in the summer heat


    The City of Romulus will open the Romulus Senior Center as a cooling center when a heat advisory is declared. A heat advisory will be issued when the heat index is expected to be at least 100 degrees for three hours or more. The National Weather Service reports that about 115 people in the U.S. die each year from extreme heat. Metro Detroit experiences about a dozen 90-plusdegree days per year. Romulus Fire Chief David Allison urges everyone especially people over age 40 to take extra precautions.

    Romulus Senior Center


    36525 Bibbins, Romulus, Michigan 48117 (734) 955-4120 Mayor Senior Center Director Meals-On-Wheels Alan Lambert Rose Swidan Teddy Hall Sylvia Dubisky Betty Lenossi Karen Kusibab Brandee Ross 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

    Lunch Site Manager (WC) Chore Services (CDBG)

    Hot Meals Daily


    Please call the day before if you are interested in having lunch at the Senior Center, (734) 955-4120.

    City of Romulus Website

    Holiday and Furlough Day


    The Senior Center will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day and Friday, July 20, 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.

    How does your June 14 at the Senior Center. starting at 1 p.m. garden grow?

    Join members of the Romulus VFW for a Flag Day ceremony

    The Community Garden is going strong. Thanks to everyone who tends to the garden, which is located outside the Senior Center.

    Caregiver Support Group


    A group for family caregivers meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Wednesday of the month in the board room of the Romulus Senior Center. The Caregiver Support Group, provided by the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, is for people who care for those with Alzheimers disease and dementia. Helpful information and assistance is provided. There is no charge. Those planning to attend for the first time are asked to call and verify the date and time. For more information, contact Nancy Coman at (734) 955-6752, Extension 228.

    Red Hatters
    The sassy Red Hatters group will meet at noon Friday, July 6. Everyone is invited to join them for lots of fun.

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