Senior Resources Winter 2017
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Winter 2016 Senior Resources Winter 2017 NEWSLETTER City of Westland 1119 N. NEWBURGH ROAD • WESTLAND, MICHIGAN 48185 PHONE: 734-722-7632 Phone: 734-722-7628 CENTER HOURS: Mon., & Thurs., 9:00am−9:00pm The Mayor’s Connection Tues., & Wed., 9:00am−7:00pm Friday 9:00am−5:00pm Saturday 9am−12:00noon Greetings Friendship Center Members! DIRECTOR: Barbara Schimmel Marcum Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were enjoyable. Memorable, [email protected] and wish each and everyone a safe and healthy 2017. I enjoyed the Visit the city website! time I was able to spend with my family and friends, and am now www.cityofwestland.com click on Senior Resources for updates looking forward to a new year of continued improvement here in Westland. I know 2017 is going to be another excellent year for INSIDE THIS ISSUE: progress for our All American City. Fun and Games 2 During these winter months, please assist us by not parking on Mark Your Calendar 3 residential streets during snow emergencies. Keepings these roads clear Weekly Calendar 4 helps us more quickly and efficiently remove snow, making it easier Looking for Rehabilitation? 5 for you to maneuver down the road and ensuring our public safety personnel can reach you should the need arise. Health—Things to Know 6 That’s The Way I See It 7 Also, please remember to bundle up and dress appropriately as Michigan winters can be harsh and cold temperatures can cause an Compassionate Corner 10 array of health issues. Feature Nash Ramblings 11 As I close, please use the City’s website www.cityofwestland.com and Olivia’s Opinion 12 the City’s Facebook and Twitter for the latest City news! In closing, it Travel Opportunities 13 is my wish that 2017 will be Westland’s best year ever! Blues Bash and Tax Program 14 Warmest Regards, Things of Interest 15 William R. Wild, Mayor Fun and Games: Spot the Fake _____ 1. Which of the following persons was not related to the inventor Henry Ford? A. Edsel Ford, B. Hank the Deuce, C. Eleanor Ford, D. Gerald Ford _____ 2. Which was not a governor of Michigan? A. Soapy Williams, B. Epaphroditus Ransom, C. Mitt Romney, D. Frank Murphy _____ 3. Who was not a University of Michigan quarterback? A. Connor Cook, B. Jim Harbaugh, C. Tom Brady, D. Denard Robinson _____ 4. Which of these Presidents of the United States was not a Vice-President who took over after the Pres- ident died in office? A. Lyndon Johnson, B. Ulysses S. Grant, C. Teddy Roosevelt, D. Andrew Johnson _____ 5. Which is not a city in Michigan? A. Sheboygan, B. Canton, C. Kalamazoo, D. Marquette _____ 6. Which is not one of the five largest cities in Michigan? A. Grand Rapids, B. Ann Arbor, C. Lansing, D. Sterling Heights, E. Warren _____ 7. According to the 2010 census, which of the following has a population larger than the city of Westland? A. Battle Creek, B. Kalamazoo, C. Flint, D. Bay City, E. Port Huron _____ 8. Which one of these Michigan women was not a Governor or Lieutenant Governor of Michigan? A. Martha Griffiths, B. Jennifer Granholm, C. Connie Binsfeld, D. Candice Miller _____ 9. Which was not an entertainer who was born or lived in Michigan? A. Burt Reynolds, B. Tim Allen, C. Jeff Daniels, D. Charlton Heston, E. Tom Hanks, F. Robin Williams _____ 10. Which of the following was not a Ford Motor Company product? A. Flex, B. Edge, C. Explorer, D. Expedition, E. Ranger, F. Silverado, G. F-150 _____ 11. Which is not a business located in Westland? A. Town N Country Lanes, B. Firing Line Indoor Gun Range, C. Sam’s Club, D. Dairy Queen, E. Red Lobster, F. Costco _____ 12. Which person is not currently a department head in the City of Westland? A. Ramzi El-Gharib, B. Glenn Anderson C. Jeff Jedrusik, D. Barbara Schimmel Marcum, E. Thelma Kubitskey _____ 13. Which of the following teams was not a professional sports team in Michigan? A. Titans (basketball) B. Detroit Wheels (football), C. Plymouth Whalers (hockey), D. West Michi- gan Whitecaps (baseball), E. Grand Rapids Griffins (hockey), F. Flint Generals (hockey). The answers are on the bottom of page 15—Have fun! Evelyn Nash 2 Marathon Station caters to seniors and Mark Your Calendars - handicapped customers— Remember when, there were full service gas stations? AARP Taxes begin the first week in Remember when someone would come and pump gas February. Walk-in only. On Wednesday, for you? Well, take a step back in time, and go to the Thursdays and Friday beginning Marathon Station across the street from CVS at the February 1st. Appointments for that day corner of Cherry Hill on the west side of Newburgh. will be on a first come first served basis. If seniors pull into pump #1, and beep their horn Made sure to bring picture identification someone will come out and pump the gas for you. For and last year’s tax return. You will not seniors and those with a disability, who find it be serviced without picture ID. difficult to get in and out of a vehicle, or worry about slipping on snow or ice, this offers a new alternative. Friday, February 3rd—Trivia— How wonderful is it to see a business understand the Chase away the winter blues with lots of difficulties some residents face, and jump in to offer a fun playing trivia against seniors from solution that helps. other communities! Sign up at the front desk to represent Westland and plan on a Wayne County Health Clinic pizza and salad luncheon afterwards! A federally funded clinic is now in operation at the Trivia begins at 10:00am—free pizza corner of Van Born and Venoy, in Wayne. Quality luncheon for participants only at health care services are provided in the areas of 12:00noon. Must sign up in advance at Primary Care, OBGYN, Dental Services. the front desk! Immunizations, Nutrition Counseling, Outreach, and others. Most insurances are accepted, and those Friday, March 24th—First Lady Tea without insurance pay on a sliding scale. The Enjoy an old fashioned tea party with objective of the clinic is to give the care that’s needed Westland mayor’s wife, Sherry Wild. as first and worry about the payment after. If you don’t your hostess. Tickets are available at the have the money at the time of service, arrangements Friendship Center $10.00 each. Wear will be made with no effort! your finest , don’t forget your hat and Call for an immediate appointment! (734)722-7101 bring your own tea cup! Tea Cup Contest. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. .Sign up WHEN THE SNOW COMES…. at the Frienship Center front desk What is a Snow Emergency?. A snow emergency means that it is imperative that cars are kept OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME! We are hosting the main roads and residential city Keeping these a car show on Tuesday, May 16th from roads clear helps us more quickly and efficiently re- 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Walk the parking lot move snow, and ensuring our public safety person- and enjoy looking at classic cars, movie nel can reach you should the need arise. Please cars, and all kinds of fabulous cars! don’t block sidewalks that could inhibit the ability There will be Grilled hotdogs, beverages of a person in a wheelchair or those walking. For a for purchase, and a fun raffle! A flyer list of people who provide services to seniors at a will be out soon, so watch for coming reasonable rate (like snow removal)—call The Sen- details! ior Alliance and ask for a Home Chores List. 734- 722-2830. 3 FRIENDSHIP CENTER WEEKLY SCHEDULE MONDAY THURSDAY Daily Exercise 10:00am Angel Wings (Crochet/Knitting) 9:30am Sit and Sew 10:00am Zumba Gold 10:15am Jazzercise 10:15am Madonna Nursing (Blood Pressures) 10:30am Tai Chi For Arthritis 11:30am (Until 1:00pm) Spinning (cycling) 1:30pm Pinochle 1:00pm Arthritis Exercise 3:00pm Poker 1:00pm Spinning (cycling) 3:00pm Rookie Pinochle 3:00pm Pinochle 6:00pm Spinning (cycling) 3:00pm Zumba Gold 7:30pm Arthritis Exercise 3:00pm Yoga 5:45pm Pinochle 6:00pm AARP Taxes (see Wednesday) TUESDAY FRIDAY Zumba Gold 9:30am Daily Exercise 9:00am Bridge Class 9:30am Jazzercise 10:15am Bridge 10:00am Cardio Drumming 11:30am Pinochle 1:00 pm Conversational Spanish 1:00pm Bingo 1:00pm Pinochle 1:00pm Yoga 5:45pm American Sign Language 3 :30pm AARP Taxes (see Wednesday) TRAVEL MTG is the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:00pm unless otherwise specified on the calendar WEDNESDAY Coupons for Military 9:00am SATURDAY Daily Exercise 9:10am Angels Above 10:00am-12:00noon Classes offered through Wayne County Com- Line Dance 10:30am munity College Mature Learners are offered on Blood Pressure Screening 11:00am a regular basis. Classes include but are not lim- (Summers only) ited to: Smart Phone Instruction, Computer Jazzercise 12:30pm Classes, Genealogy, Tablets. Other classes Bunco 1:30pm may be available upon request. If you are inter- ested in taking a class such as Current Events, Zumba Gold 7:30pm or an Art class, please sign up at the front desk. AARP TAXES—done Wednesdays after February We are also looking at possibly doing Nutri- 1st until approximately April 12th. First come, tion and Cooking for One. If we have enough first served. people who express an interest, we’ll do our best to provide a class! 4 Looking for a Short Term Rehabilitation Center? Some Helpful Hints by Cathie Coleman If you are anticipating orthopedic surgery soon, you may find yourself looking for a short term rehabilitation facility to complete your post surgical physical, occupational and speech therapy.