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OCTOBER OCTOBER 2018 2015 - NOVEMBER• NOVEMBER 2018 2015

1653 SAMARIA TEMPERANCE, MI 48182

Phone: 734-856-3330 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM Fax: 734-856-1202 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2018 CENTER HOURS: BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER Monday through Friday: DINING ROOM 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PROGRAM STARTS AT INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 11:00AM

Please join us to welcome the HONOR Advisory Board 2 GUARD from Lambertville VFW Post Birthdays 3 9656. Watch their program, share their stories and visit with them as they enjoy Roast Beef Dinner 4 lunch with us.

October Activities 5 Thank a Veteran today! November Activities 6

Diabetes Prevention Program 7

Tai Chi Classes 10 Enhance® Fitness Classes Roast Beef Dinner Visit our Website Friday - October 19th At Little River Casino Trip Flyer 12 See page 4 for details www.bedfordseniorcenter.com Travel Information 13

October Menu 14 LUNCH SERVED CALL IN YOUR 11:30 - 12:30 RESERVATION BY 10:30am November Menu 15 MONDAY - FRIDAY 734-856-3330 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER Benefits of Membership

2018-2019 Advisory Board Noontime meal program Home delivered meal program Alternates for shut-ins Advisory Board Legal services Members Mickey Alexander Information & referral John Binder Speakers bureau Helen Bowers Newsletter Rick Ellison Educational presentations Carol Frederick Agency Volunteer opportunities Phil Logan Representatives Lending library Grace Peitz Health screenings including blood pressure screen- Harriet Rochowiak Nancy Crandell ings/flu shots Rose Mary Schroeder Bedford Public Schools Bible study Patricia Webber Line Dancing Roberta Wesolowski Dee Janney Bunco, and Bridge BPS School Board Pool Tables

Crafts, knitting and crocheting Quilting Travel Program Euchre tournaments BEDFORD SENIOR Fundraisers (i.e. Dinners & festivals) Card Party COMMUNITY CENTER Intergenerational programming GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Enhanced Fitness Classes “Fitness after 55” aerobic and stretching class MEETING Bingo Wii Internet access Monday - December 10, 2018 Monroe County Library in Motion ( once a month) 11:00 a.m. In the Dining Room Welcome New Members

Please join us. This is your chance to Cheri Bonk Beverly Nevers share your ideas and make suggestions on Joy Baker Rochelle Liberios how we can schedule programs to fit your Gary Counterman Janis Kohler needs. If you have any idea’s for fund- Charlotte Bradeen Shirley Carey raisers we would like to hear them. Millie Eddinger

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

The Bedford Senior Community Center With Sympathy to the families of our Is Sponsored by Bedford Public Schools dearly departed members Community Education Charles Wagner

2 OCTOBER 2018 - NOVEMBER 2018

NOVEMBER:

1. Ted Beck, Ruth Schick, Lynn Snyder, JoAnn Kunich 2. Gary Hines, Mariana Cleary, Phillip Logan, Joann Howell, Vernon Chesney 3. Steve Braunfels, Patricia Hovey 4. Trudy Kurtz, Gary LaMunyon, 5. Doris Brinkley 6. Virginia Houck, Lois Dix HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our members who are 7. Margaret Dumkow, Phyllis Hinkelman, celebrating a birthday these two months. You Sharon Stacy, Ruth VanKlingeren will receive a flower (donated by Shinkles) and 8. Sue Payment, Tina Welch, cake and ice cream will be served at lunch. Larry Hampton, Penny Mohler OCTOBER: 9. Frank Brunson, Arnold Knaggs, Marie Webster 2. Erna Bramberger, Kay Chigott, 10. Norbert Abel, Tim Janney Jennifer Sollenne, Wess Hyter 3. Dan Sadoski, Sally Fye, Kathleen Torony 11. Penny Howard 4. Aileen Pyle, Madeline Blanchard, 12. Martha Williams, Karen Hatfield, Jane Wexler, Sharon Smith Anita Miller 5. Judy Grodi, Sandra Hardin 13. Ralph Wenski, Jack Dobric 6. John Waltbillig 14. Warren Cooper, Sherry Kleinert, 7. Dale Gill 8. Karen Sauppe, Sherry McCloud, Pam Shreve Mickey Alexander 10. Ed Lee, Donna Bottles, Delores Thorn 15. Ruth Dazell 11. Nancy Wisniewski, Linda McDowell, 16. Margery Cousino, Nancy Hamman, Carol VanDusen Joanne Miller 12. Chuck Imo, Sandra Russell 18. Lucille Matzinger 13. Joe Sobczak, Patricia Leonard, Belinda Wexler 14. Delbert Moreland 19. Thomas Eisenmann 15. Sandy Keesee, Vernie Landry, 20. Larry McCabe, Eloise Waldron, Dorothy Henderson Sharon Schmidt 16. Ruth Drudge, Marilyn McClain 22. Dorothy Black, Margarete Fiesel, 17. Shirley Chitwood, Bobby Drudge, Phil Gregory, EL Weathers Gerry Mockensturm, Sharon Schweickert, Betty Jane Wicichowski, Alice Hendrickson 23. Anita Bydlowski, Fred Zelling 18. Shirley Mesteller 24. Dorothy Galdeen, John Kreuchauf, 19. Theresa Bartkiewicz, Edward Tabbert, Lola Santure, Sharon Williams Brenda Rantanen 25. Richard Stamper, Linda Conner 21. JoAnn Callanan, Margie Stone 26. Rickie Ellison, Barb Zuchowski 22. Dean Jacobs, Wallace Perry 23. Pat Fulwider, Bill VanKlingeren, Sharon Moore 27. Cathy Hilkens, Helene Woda Jo Anne Hendrickson, Janet Reed 28. Phyllis Adams, Mary Knaggs, 24. Gerald Heidelberg, Lana Scharer, Debra DuPont Carol Hunt, Barb Mitchell, 25. Lamar Frederick, Dolores Mitchell Larry Brewer 26. James Fay, Marti Stewart 29. Rita Fay, LaDena Jefferson 27. Candace Everett, Richard Hofmeister, John Wiesolek 30. Jill Hendrickson 29. Kathleen Kelsey, Joe Caraballo 31. Donna Heidelberg, Beverly Nevers, Membership Dues: Barbara Postal, Jean Sargent Michigan $15.00 per person

Ohio $18.00 per person

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BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER ANNUAL ROAST BEEF DINNER Bedford Senior Center 1653 Samaria Road Temperance, MI 48182 734-856-3330

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 19, 2018 4:30pm - 6:30pm

TICKETS ON SALE NOW Adults - $9.00 IN ADVANCE OR Adults - $11.00 AT THE DOOR (Advance sales preferred)

Children under 10 years of age $5.00

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

4 OCTOBER 2018 - NOVEMBER 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2018

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Tai Chi Bible Study Bingo @ 12:30 Christmas Card Class 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am 10:00am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30-3:30 Blood Pressure 11:00 - Noon Bunco 12:30

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Tai Chi Bible Study Advisory Board Greeting Card Class 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting 10:00am 10:00am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30-3:30 Bingo 12:30 Blood Pressure 11:00 - Noon Bunco 12:30

15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Tai Chi Bible Study Bingo @ 12:30 Library 11:00am 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am Blood Pressure Euchre 12:30-3:30 11:00 - Noon Bunco 12:30

22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Tai Chi Bible Study Bingo @ 12:30 Blood Pressure 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am 11:00 - Noon Euchre 12:30-3:30 Bunco 12:30

Roast Beef Dinner Friday - Oct. 19th 29. 30. 31. 4:30pm - 6:30pm Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Bingo @ 12:30 Blood Pressure Buy your ticket in 11:00 - Noon advance and save! Bunco 12:30 See Ad on page 4

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BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1. 2. Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Tai Chi Bible Study 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30-3:30

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Tai Chi Bible Study Bingo @ 12:30 Blood Pressure 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am 11:00 - Noon Euchre 12:30-3:30 Bunco 12:30 Veterans Day Program starts at 11:00am

12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Advisory Board Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Tai Chi Bible Study Meeting 10:00am Greeting Card Class 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am Exercise Class 9:00am 10:00am - 11:30am Euchre 12:30-3:30 Bingo @ 12:30 Blood Pressure Thanksgiving 11:00 - Noon Meal Bunco 12:30 11:30 - 12:30

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am CLOSED Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am THANKSGIVING CLOSED Bingo @ 12:30 Library 11:00am HOLIDAY THANKSGIVING Bunco 12:30 HOLIDAY

26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Enhance Fitness 8:15am Bridge 9:00am Enhance Fitness 8:15am Quilters 9:00 - Noon Enhance Fitness 8:15am Exercise Class 9:00am Wii Bowling 12:30pm Exercise Class 9:00am Tai Chi Bible Study Bingo @ 12:30 Blood Pressure 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:30am - 11:30am 11:00 - Noon Euchre 12:30-3:30 Bunco 12:30

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Enhance® Fitness

Seniors, do you want to: Have a great time? Make new friends? Grow stronger? Improve your balance? To our members Become limber? who are Veterans: Boost your activity levels? Please join us for lunch on THIS PROGRAM CAN HELP YOU! Friday - November 9, 2018 11:30am - 12:30pm A FREE EXERCISE PROGRAM for a FREE lunch. OFFERED AT THE BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER Our Veterans Day Program Classes every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Starts at 11:00am with 8:15am - 9:15am The Honor Guard

(No class on Friday, November 23, 2018) (Call in your lunch reservation by 10:30am - 734-856-3330)

Tai Chi For Health At The Bedford Senior Center

Every Thursday beginning on September 27, 2018 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 Tai Chi Classes. Not sure? Join us for the classes at no charge on Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2018

10 OCTOBER 2018 - NOVEMBER 2018

GREETING CARD MAKING CLASSES

CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS - OCTOBER 3, 2018 - 10:00am until 11:30am OCTOBER 10, 2018 - 10:00am until 11:30am NOVEMBER 14, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:30am

On October 3, we will have a special Christmas Card class. You can choose to make one or more cards from six designs. Cost will be $1.50 per card. Please note that the Christmas card class will only have 25 cards of each design. Only after everyone receives one of each design will the extra cards be sold on a first come basis. Come have fun and make some great cards for the holidays. On October 10th we will be making a Birthday card, a “Thinking of You” card, and a Halloween card. Cost for class is $6.00 On November 14th we will make a Birthday card, a Thanksgiving card and a fun-fold card Cost is $6.00. Sample cards will be on display at the Senior Center 3 weeks prior to each class. Please remember to sign up for all Card classes at the office or by phone.

MONROE COUNTY SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES INC. HOLIDAY CLOSING The Bedford Senior Center An Attorney from Legal Aid is scheduled to be at the is closed on the following holiday: 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 Thursday - November 22, 2018 have called their office prior to the second Tuesday of the month and made an appointment. To schedule Friday - November 23, 2018 call. 734-241-7644. Happy Thanksgiving! There is a $20.00 Consultation Fee for each meeting and/or issue.

MEDICARE COUNSELING NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER

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DELIVER MEALS ON Appointments are available on the Third WHEELS 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

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12 OCTOBER 2018 - NOVEMBER 2018 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 2018 & 2019 Call 734-856-3330 for more information or pick up flyer at the Bedford Senior Center

FALL & WINTER OF 2018

November 13 & November 27. 2018: CAESARS WINDSOR CASINO DAY TRIPS Pay just $30.00 per person and go both days. Receive $15.00 in free play or food each day. Must have a passport, passport card, or MI Enhanced Drivers License for this trip.

December 3 - 4, 2018: LITTLE RIVER CASINO IN MANISTEE, MI One night stay at Little River Casino Hotel with stops in each direction, Gun Lake Casino on day 1 and Soaring Eagle Casino on day 2. Incentives of up to $70 total in food and Free Play. Cost per person, $159.00 for double, or $209.00 per person for single.

NEW FOR 2019

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.

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BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER MENU FOR OCTOBER 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Whole grain bread, spread, & Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30am & 10:30am for reservation low fat milk served daily MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Salisbury Steak Chicken Tenders Ham Hamburger Fish Sandwich w/Gravy w/Ranch Dip Scalloped Potatoes Stroganoff on Wheat Bun Red Skin Potatoes Rice Pilaf Mexicali Corn Egg Noodles Rosemary Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Succotash Broccoli Three Bean Salad Peas Fruit Cocktail Apricots Peach Crisp Tossed Salad Cole Slaw Pineapple Banana

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Turkey Pot Roast Smoked Sausage Liver & Onions Chicken a la King Sloppy Joes w/Gravy w/Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes on Biscuit on a Bun Mashed Potatoes Red Skin Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Broccoli Chips Carrots Green Beans W/Zucchini Carrot Raisin Salad Butter Beans Tossed Salad Grapes Pears Peaches Cole Slaw Apricots Banana

15. 16. Birthday Dinner 17. 18. 19. Pork Patty Chicken Breast Chicken Lasagna Cheeseburger on Chicken Salad on w/Brown Gravy w/Gravy Garlic Bread Whole Wheat Bun Whole Wheat Bun Red Skin Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Steak Fries Tossed Salad Italian Green Beans Green Beans Chunky Applesauce Normandy Vegetable Wax Beans Beets Apple Blend Fruit Cocktail Applesauce Cake & Ice Cream Fruited Gelatin ****************** Roast Beef Dinner 4:30pm - 6:30pm 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Chicken Cordon Cabbage Roll Chipped Beef on Almond Crusted Pulled Pork Bleu Mashed Potatoes A Baked Potato Fish on a Bun Red Skin Potatoes Glazed Carrots California Blend Cheesy Potatoes Butter Beans Carrots & Peas Pineapple Vegetables Broccoli Chips Pears Fruit Cocktail Cole Slaw Tossed Salad Peaches Apple

29. 30. 31. Roast Beef Dinner Grilled Chicken Roast Pork Ghoul-Lash Friday - Oct. 19th Sweet Potatoes w/Gravy Corn Bread 4:30pm - 6:30pm Lima Beans Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Apricots Peas & Carrots Fruited Gelatin Buy your ticket in Pears Apple Cider advance and save! See Ad on page 4

14 OCTOBER 2018 - NOVEMBER 2018 MENU FOR NOVEMBER 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Whole grain bread, spread & Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30 am & 10:30am for reservations low fat milk served daily MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. 2. Swedish Meat Balls Tuna Noodle Egg Noodles Casserole Wax Beans Broccoli Tossed Salad Carrot Raisin Salad Peach Crisp Banana

5. 6. 7. Birthday Dinner 8. 9. Honor Guard 11am Baked Ham BBQ Chicken Meat Loaf Brats on a Bun Spaghetti with Baked Sweet Potato Rice Pilaf w/Gravy w/Kraut Meat Sauce Brussels Sprouts Italian Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Fries Garlic Biscuit Pineapple Tossed Salad Corn Malibu Blend Tossed Salad Fruit Cocktail Apple Vegetables Chunky Applesauce Cake & Ice Cream Peaches Cookie

12. 13. 14. 15. Thanksgiving Meal 16. Chicken Fettuccini Stuffed Peppers Chili Mac Turkey & Dressing Pulled Pork Alfredo Mashed Potatoes Corn Bread w/Gravy on a Bun California Blend Green Beans Cole Slaw Cranberry Sauce Tater Tots Vegetables Pears Applesauce Corn Three Bean Salad Whole Wheat Roll Dinner Roll Sweet Pickle Peaches Pumpkin Pie Banana

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Country Fried Steak Stuffed Chicken Crab Cake CLOSED CLOSED w/Gravy Red Skin Potatoes Baked Potato THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING Mashed Potatoes Mexicali Corn Brussels Sprouts HOLIDAY HOLIDAY Broccoli & Beets Pea & Peanut Salad Cauliflower Chunky Applesauce Peaches Fruit Cocktail

26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Chicken Tenders Liver & Onions Smokey Mountain Salmon Patties Lasagna w/Ranch Dip Mashed Potatoes Casserole w/White Sauce Italian Vegetable Rosemary Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Brussels Sprouts Mashed Potatoes Blend Sliced Tomatoes w/Zucchini Carrot Raisin Salad Peas Garlic Bread Cole Slaw Apricots Pears Glazed Carrots Banana Fruit Cocktail Peaches

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TEMPERANCE, MI BEDFORD PERMIT NO. 15 SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

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 necessari- ly 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