B edford Senior COMMUNITY CENTER NEWSLETTER 1653 SAMARIA TEMPERANCE, MI 48182 Phone: 734-856-3330 Fax: 734-856-1202 DECEMBER OCTOBER 2015 2018 - JANUARY NOVEMBER 2019 2015 CENTER HOURS: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Advisory Board 2 Birthdays 3 Line Dancing Lessons 4 December Activities 5 January Activities 6 Christmas Bake Sale 7 Membership Dues Winter Weather Policy 10 Branson Trip Flyer 12 BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION BAKE SALE DECEMBER 13 & 14, 2018 9:00am - 3:00pm JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER FRIDAY - DECEMBER 21, 2018 11:30am - 12:30pm (Call in your reservation by 10:30am on Dec. 21st) Visit our Website at www.bedfordseniorcenter.com Travel Information 13 December Menu 14 January Menu 15 LUNCH SERVED CALL IN YOUR 11:30-12:30 RESERVATION BY 10:30am MONDAY - FRIDAY 734-856-3330
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2018-2019 Advisory Board Advisory Board Members Helen Bowers Rick Ellison Carol Frederick Phil Logan Grace Peitz Harriet Rochowiak Rose Mary Schroeder Patricia Webber Roberta Wesolowski Alternates Mickey Alexander John Binder Agency Representatives Nancy Crandell Bedford Public Schools Dee Janney BPS School Board BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Monday - December 10, 2018 11:00 a.m. In the Dining Room Please join us. This is your chance to share your ideas and make suggestions on how we can schedule programs to fit your needs. If you have any ideas for fundraisers we would like to hear them. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND The Bedford Senior Community Center Is Sponsored by Bedford Public Schools Community Education Benefits of Membership Noontime meal program Home delivered meal program for shut-ins Legal services Information & referral Speakers bureau Newsletter Educational presentations Volunteer opportunities Lending library Health screenings including blood pressure screenings/flu shots Bible study Line Dancing Bunco, and Bridge Pool Tables Crafts, knitting and crocheting Quilting Travel Program Euchre tournaments Fundraisers (i.e. Dinners & festivals) Card Party Intergenerational programming Enhanced Fitness Classes Bingo Wii Internet access Monroe County Library in Motion ( once a month) Welcome New Members Debbi Gotha Dara Bermick Richard Hanes Nancy Smith Eugene Smith Chris Knaggs Dianna Knaggs Maryann Sulier With Sympathy to the families of our dearly departed members Dorothy Grifka Charles Schmidlin Sarah Berndt Della Trychel Sharon Lennard Donald Yockey Charles Caris James Babka JoAnn Babka Larry Sulier Daniel Dudek Mike Bellg 2
DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our members who are celebrating a birthday these two months. You will receive a flower (donated by Shinkles) and cake and ice cream will be served at lunch. DECEMBER: 1. Charles Guiberson, Carol Rork, Minnie Campbell, Ellen Rinehart 2. Rachel Bahnsem 3. Patricia Welch 4. Betty Sendi, Sandy Zima 5. Ellen Bires, Donna Zakrzewski, Jerolyn Wack 6. Sharon Showalter 7. Klara Melman, Christine Janowicz 8. Jane Reebel 9. Lavada Weathers, Carol Engel 10. Jean Winkelman, Mary Janney, Gary Counterman 11. Peggy Smith, Chris Nieman 12. Audrey Lawrence, Harry Snyder. Joe Grifka, LuDonna Wlodarski 13. Cathy Franks, Brenda Selle 14. Jack Reynolds 15. Jacquelyn Greenwald 17. David Clare, Harold Roth 18. Roy Cornelius, Marian Diener 19. Norman Snyder, Joseph Bodai 20. Mary Ellen Brow 21. Cheryl Williams 22. DuWayne Frobish, Russell Rayle 23. Lois Webb, Magdalene Johnson 24. Rosemary Jacobs, Theresa Fifer, Helen Davis 27. John Paschen Jr., Nancy Kolinski 28. Mary Ellen Hemmeter 29. Trudi Urbani, Nelda Reynolds, Joyce Templin, William Ryan 30. Dennis Tobianski, Mary Richards 31. James Pennington, Teri Gawronski, Helen Bowers JANUARY: 1. Theresa Galloro, Pauline Tate 2. Bernadine Nusbaum 3. Donald Doty, Dennie Williams, William Mannor, Dee Janney 4. Mary Lewis, Lynne Simpson, Shirley Rochowiak 5. Judith Vance 6. Terry Bigelow, Bonnie Meyers, Margaret Brzustewicz 7. Vivian Hartford 8. Ernestine Leczynski, Charlie Elkins 9. Barbara Henley, Loretta Spotts, Nancy Striggow, Melvin VanWormer 10. Joyce Good, Patsy Jacobs, Marcia Thompson, Nancy Semler, Barbara Nettler 11. Anne Guiberson, Shirley Konoff 12. Susan Pool, Susan Collier 13. Walter Gibala, Mary Stark, David Lump, K. Lee Yeager 14. Naomi Bowlin, Doris Gutchess, Mary McLaughlin, David Lloyd 15. Barbara Gotha, Jim Thomson, Ethelyn Elkins 16. Beverly Campbell, Norma Robinson 17. Mary Hines, Janis Hagemeyer Michael Gogel 18. Carol Miller, Mary Betley, Mary Mylek, Glenn Davis 20. Orval Martin 21. Mabel Ellison 22. Bill Johnson, Arlene Kuckuck, Fran Hvizdoa, John Mohr 23. Shirley Hauser, Nancy Hite-Liming Betty Link, Betty Salati 24. Donna Lepiarz, Esther Reynolds 25. Genevieve Knaggs, Dianne McCarley, Joanne Pfieffer, John Mills, Tom Peitz, Joe Cromes, Mo Smith 26. Judy Scott 27. Maggie Grosteffan 29. Cheri Bonk 30. John Binder, Dara Bermick, Mary Kay Frushour, Connie Cornell 31. Dennis Greenwald 3
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER FRIDAY - DECEMBER 21, 2018 11:30AM Second grade music students from Jackman Road Elementary will be here to entertain us with Christmas songs for our Christmas Program. (Lunch will be served at noon) (They will return Feb. 14, 2019 for Valentines Day) Line Dancing Lessons for Beginner s to Intermediate at The Bedford Senior Center Every Tuesday Starting January 8, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm Cost: $3.00 per lesson to Instructor Instructor: Mary Buschmann Please sign up at the office if you are interested in taking Line Dancing Lessons Lot s of fun and a great way to get some exercise! 4
DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3. Bingo @ 12:30pm 4. Bridge 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm 5. 11:00am - Noon 6. 7. 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30pm -3:30pm 10. Advisory Board Meeting 10:00am Membership Meeting 11:00am - 11:45am Bingo 12:30pm 11. Bridge 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm 12. 11:00 am - Noon 13. Christmas Bake Sale 9:00am - 3:00pm 14. 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30pm - 3:30pm Christmas Bake Sale 9:00am - 3:00pm 17. Bingo @ 12:30pm 18. Bridge 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm 19. 11:00am - Noon Library 11:00am 20. 21. 10:30am -11:30am Euchre12:30pm - 3:30pm Christmas Celebration 11:30am - 12:30pm 24. CHRISTMAS EVE 25. CHRISTMAS DAY 26. 11:00 am - Noon 27. 28. 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30pm - 3:30pm 31. NEW YEAR S EVE 5
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2019 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. NEW YEAR S DAY 2. 11:00am - Noon 3. 4. 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30pm -3:30pm 7. Exercise Class 9:00am Bingo @ 12:30pm 8. Bridge 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm. Line Dancing Lessons 1:00pm - 2:30pm 9. 11:00am - Noon 10. 11. 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30pm -3:30pm 14 Exercise Class 9:00am Bingo @ 12:30pm. 15. Bridge 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Line Dancing Lessons 1:00pm - 2:30pm 16. 11:00am - Noon 17. 18. 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30pm -3:30pm 21. Martin Luther King Day 22. Bridge 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Line Dancing Lessons 1:00pm - 2:30pm 23. 11:00am - Noon 24. 25. 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30pm -3:30pm 28. Exercise Class 9:00am Bingo @ 12:30pm 29. Bridge 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Line Dancing Lessons 1:00pm - 2:30pm 30. 11:00 - Noon 31. ***At the time this Newsletter was printed we had not received the 2019 Mobile Library Schedule. Please call the office for the January date.*** 6
DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER ANNUAL BAKE SALE Thursday - December 13, 2018, 9:00am - 3:00pm Friday - December 14, 2018, 9:00am - 3:00pm All offered at affordable prices! Please support this fundraiser by stopping in to purchase a special treat for yourself, a friend, or for family. All items baked and donated by our members. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO WORK AT THE BAKE SALE. SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE IF YOU CAN HELP BAKE SALE DONATIONS ARE NEEDED The Bedford Senior Community Center needs volunteers to sign up and bake cookies, cakes, breads, etc. to donate for the Bake Sale fundraiser on December 13 & 14, 2018. Please bring your donation to the Senior Center between 8:30am and 3:00pm on December 11th or 12th or early in the morning of December 13th. Don t Bake? Consider making a cash donation to our Christmas Bake Sale fundraiser. For Health Thursday s at the Bedford Senior Center 1:00pm - 2:00pm Cost $2.00 per class You can sit or stand for these classes Wear Comfortable clothing and shoes Please sign up in the office if you are interested in the Classes. 7
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER 2019 MEMBERSHIP DUES Michigan Residents $15.00 per year Ohio Residents $18.00 per year Pay your dues for 2019 either by mail or stop in at the office from 8am - 3:30pm **Because of the rising cost of postage, we will only mail newsletters to those who have paid membership dues for 2019.** WINTER WEATHER POLICY If Bedford Public Schools are closed due to weather conditions the Bedford Senior Center will also be closed. Enhance Fitness Seniors, do you want to: Have a great time? Make new friends? Grow stronger? Improve your balance? Become limber? Boost your activity levels? THIS PROGRAM CAN HELP YOU! MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR S RESOLUTION TO ATTEND THIS EXERCISE PROGRAM Classes every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:15am - 9:15 am 10
DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019 GREETING CARD MAKING CLASS JANUARY 9, 2019 FEBRUARY 13, 2019 10:00am until 11:30am Cost $6.00 per class (includes supplies) All you need to bring is some adhesive, if you want to use it. Teacher: Roberta Wesolowski In January, we will make a special snowflake card along with our birthday card and a Valentines Day card. In February we will make a holiday themed card, along with a birthday card and one other. Come, bring a friend and make some wonderful cards to share with family and friends. Remember to sign up for all Card classes at the office or by phone HOLIDAY CLOSING The Bedford Senior Center is closed on the following days: Monday - December 24 Tuesday - December 25 Monday - December 31 Tuesday - January 1, 2019 Monday - January 21, 2019 CHRISTMAS TOY S FOR BEDFORD CHILDREN MONROE COUNTY SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES INC. An Attorney from Legal Aid is scheduled to be at the Bedford Senior Center from 9:30am until 11:30am on the second Tuesday of every month. The Attorney will only meet with those clients who have called their office prior to the second Tuesday of the month and made an appointment. To schedule call. 734-241-7644. There is a $20.00 Consultation Fee for each meeting and/or issue. MEDICARE COUNSELING NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER Once again the Bedford Goodfellow s Club will be collecting new toys to be distributed to children of local families in need. Please drop off you donation of a new toy at the Bedford Senior Center from November 26th through December 11, 2018. Appointments are available on the Third Wednesday of each month. Call to make an appointment and let trained Counselors help you understand all of your Medicare options. Call 734-856-3330 11
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DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019 TRAVEL ALL YEAR LONG The Bedford Senior Community Center Great Get-A-Ways! The following trips are scheduled, please stop in and check the trip board for flyer s and additional information on each trip or call us at 734-856-3330. THE FOLLOWING TRIPS ARE SCHEDULED FOR 2019 Call 734-856-3330 for more information or pick up flyer at the Bedford Senior Center February 10-11, 2019: FOUR WINDS CASINO w/firekeepers Casino Two days, one night in New Buffalo, MI. Visit both Four Winds Casino and Firekeepers Casino Cost per person, $139.00 for Double, $179.00 for Single Receive $100.00 in Casino Incentives April 8-13, 2019: BRANSON SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA Six days, five nights to see the sights and shows of Branson Missouri. Seven fabulous Branson Shows. Visit historic downtown Branson with old fashioned charm and shops. Cost per person, $669.00 for Double, $819.00 for Single, and $649.00 for Triple. June 9-15, 2019: CAPE COD, MARTHA S VINEYARD, & PLYMOUTH Seven days, six nights to see the perfect example of all that is New England Enjoy tours of Cape Cod, Martha s Vineyard, Plymouth, Hyannis, Provincetown, Sandwich, and more. Cost per person, $685.00 for Double, $894.00 for Single, and $665.00 for Triple. October 27 - November 2, 2019: BILOXI & NEW ORLEANS Seven days, six nights in a combination trip of sightseeing and Casino gaming. Stay on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and visit New Orleans. Take a Riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River, plus enjoy a guided tour of Bay St. Louis. Cost per person, $675.00 for Double, $944.00 for Single, and $655.00 for Triple. Flyers with more detailed information are available for all trips. **When traveling out of the area please double check your Medicare and Medicare Supplement benefits to see if your insurance covers you while out of the area. Not all do. **A tour is based on a specific number of passengers who will participate. If we are reasonably close or are teaming with another Senior Center we will make every effort to make the tour a go. Remember that your seat on a trip is not confirmed until you have made a deposit. 13
BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER MENU FOR DECEMBER 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30am & 10:30am for reservation Bread, spread, and low fat milk served daily MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3. Pork Patty & Stuffing Sweet Potato Green Beans Mandarin Oranges 4. Chicken w/bbq Sauce Redskin Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Applesauce 5. Beef Stew w/onion carrots, potatoes, & celery Wax Beans Biscuit Diced Peaches 6. Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut Au Gratin Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Fruit Cocktail 7. Chicken ala King over Biscuit Green Beans Diced Carrots Apple 10. Stuffed Cabbage Corn Fruit Cocktail 11. Almond Crusted Fish Rice Pilaf Broccoli Pears 12. Birthday Meal Meat Loaf Lima Beans Fruit Cocktail Cake & Ice Cream 13. Turkey Pot Roast Succotash Banana 14. Fish Sandwich w/tarter Sauce Red Skin Potatoes Wax Beans Pears 17. Veal Patty over Spaghetti Italian Green Beans Apple 18. Beef & Noodles Normandy Blend Vegetables Apricots 19. Chicken Cordon Bleu Peas & Carrots Peaches 20. Pulled Pork on Wheat Bun Baked Beans Banana 21. Christmas Meal Ham Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Chunky Applesauce Christmas Cookie 24. 25. 26. Country Fried Steak California Blend Vegetables Orange 27. Smokey Mountain Casserole Lima Beans Carrots Apricots 28. Grilled Chicken Sandwich Tator Tots Peas Chunky Applesauce 31. NEW YEAR S EVE 14
DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019 MENU FOR JANUARY 2019 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30 am & 10:30am for reservations Bread, spread and low fat milk served daily MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. NEW YEAR S DAY 2. Salmon Patty w/white Sauce Peas Apricots 3. Lasagna Garlic Bread Broccoli & Cauliflower Fruit Cocktail 4. Cheeseburger on Wheat Bun Steak Fries Pickle Carrots Pineapple 7. Chicken Tenders w/ranch Dip Rosemary Potatoes Wax Beans Cole Slaw Peaches 8. Salisbury Steak Lima Beans Pineapple Tidbits 9. Chicken ala King over Biscuit Italian Green Beans Peas & Carrots Apple 10. Hot Roast Beef Sandwich Wax Beans Pears 11. Chicken Stuffed w/broccoli & Cheese Stuffing Broccoli Banana 14. Stuffed Peppers Carrots Strawberry Yogurt 15. Birthday Meal Chicken Breast Whipped Potatoes Winter Blend Vegetables Pears Cake & Ice Cream 16. Smoked Sausage on a Bun Cheesy Potatoes Butter Beans Cole Slaw Mandarin Oranges 17.. Turkey Pot Roast Brussels Sprouts Peach Crisp 18. Pork Patty Baked Sweet Potato Green Beans Applesauce 21. Martin Luther King Day 22. Brats on a Bun w/sauerkraut Seasoned Fries Malibu Blend Vegetables Peaches 23. Liver & Onions Stewed Tomatoes w/zucchini Apple 24. Crab Cake Baked Potato Italian Green Beans Cole Slaw Fruit Cocktail 25. Spaghetti w/meat Sauce Corn Banana 28. Chili w/beans Crackers Baked Potato Pears 29. Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Fruit Cocktail 30. Chicken Parmesan Red Skin Potatoes Garlic Biscuit Lima Beans Peaches 31. Pork Roast Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Pears 15
Bedford Public Schools 1623 Sterns Road Temperance, MI 48182 BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER PRESORTED STANDARD NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID TEMPERANCE, MI PERMIT NO. 15 Bedford Senior Community Center 1653 Samaria Temperance, MI 48182 OUR MISSION The Bedford Senior Community Center (BSCC) is dedicated to providing the highest quality recreational, social and supportive services to mature adults. It is our goal to foster a warm environment where individuals can explore and enjoy activities and services designed to promote health and welfare of the 55+ population while fostering their independence. Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and should not be construed as representing the opinions of any agency of the State of Michigan. Views and comments expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views and comments of the Monroe County Commission on Aging. The Monroe County Commission on Aging is a governmental agency which funds community center programming through millage dollars. Others that support this program include United Way of Monroe County, Monroe County Nutrition Program, Bedford Schools, Bedford Township Board, The Lions Club of Bedford, Women of Bedford United, The Bedford Goodfellows, as well as membership and private benefactors. A United Way organization - Live United