City of Romulus
The Communicator
The official newsletter for the senior citizens of Romulus
April 2015
Easter Luncheon
2014 Easter
Luncheon
The Romulus Senior Center is hosting their
annual Easter luncheon on
Wednesday, April 15th at 11:00 a.m.
Wear an outfit with spring pastels to match the occasion.
There will be a raffle. The cost for this luncheon is $4.
Please RSVP at the Senior Center.
Detroit Tigers Fun
Senior Center Closed
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
Our Detroit Tigers have their season homeopener on Monday April 6th. Come to the
Senior Center for this and all day games
with your Tigers gear to cheer them on and
watch the game with friends.
Trip to Comerica Park—Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins
Thursday, May 14 - Bus leaves Senior Center at 11:30am
Only $25 per person—30 Tickets Available
Buy yours today!
Future Tigers Trips will be June 25th vs Chicago White
Sox and July 23rd vs Seattle Mariners.
Waste Management
No Delays
Romulus Senior Communicator
Paint ’n Pour Fundraiser
Tickets Still Available!
See page 2 for more details!
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Paint ’n Pour Fundraiser
at the Senior Center!
Join us for a night of creativity and laughs.
Bring your own snacks & beverages.
Space is limited! Call the Senior Center to sign up!
$30 per person
Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Bingo is played at noon on
Mondays and Wednesdays at
the Senior Center. The fee is
25 cents for two bingo cards.
Dates to Remember
Manicures
April 1 & 15—10:00 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition
April 8—9:00 a.m.
Painting Class
15 volunteers from the Plymouth Christian
Academy will be holding a painting class
starting at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers will stay to
have lunch with the seniors and continue
the class after lunch if there is interest.
Monday, April 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Podiatrist Visit
Please bring your insurance and/or Medicare
card. Call the Center to make an appointment.
Friday, April 24th at 10:30 a.m.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Corpore Sano Home Health Care,
Inc. is providing free blood
pressure checks.
Wednesdays, April 1st and 15th
at 10:00 a.m.
Manicure Appointments
Linda Rodriguez will provide
manicures for $8
Wednesdays, April 1st and 15th
10:00 a.m.
To make an appointment, call the
Senior Center at (734) 955-4120
Lunch Out
April 10—11:00 a.m.
Scam Presentation
April 17—11:00 a.m.
Painting Class
April 20—10:00 a.m.
Haircuts
April 20—10:00 a.m.
MotorCity Casino
April 21—8:30 a.m.
Massages
April 15—10:00 a.m.
Easter Luncheon
April 15—11:00 a.m.
Commodities/Focus Hope
April 16—9:30 a.m.
Visit the Lawyer
April 21—1:00 p.m.
Culinary Class
April 30—12:00 p.m.
*After you sign up for a program, there will be no refunds for cancellations.
If you are unable to attend, please alert our staff as soon as possible.
You must find a replacement to insure your money is recovered.*
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April Birthdays
Club #1
April 7
No Meeting
April 14
No Meeting
Lunch at
Romulus House
12:30 p.m.
April 21
April 28
Meeting
Games
Bag Lunch
Meeting
Games
Bag Lunch
Shopping Trip
Every Monday
Visits to Meijer or Walmart
in Belleville will be every
Monday at 9 a.m.
Please call the Senior
Center to sign up.
Motor City
Casino Trip
Romulus Seniors are visiting Motor
City Casino on Tuesday, April 21st at
8:30 a.m. The cost is $13 per person
and the Casino provides $25 in credit
upon arrival. Seats are limited, call
the Center to reserve
your spot today.
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Wilda Christensen
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Bert Valentine
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Pat Motley
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Wallace Gervis
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Judy White
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Sally Mulka
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Phillip Renke
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Alice Galofaro
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Mary Cook
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Shirley Cloutier
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Doris Hendricks
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Rose Ivory
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Greg Mitchelle
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Roy Torrs
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Marguerite Cherdon
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Daniel Butler
10 Rosie Robinson
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Connie Branham
11 Robert Squire
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Frances Hunter
11 Judith Pustelak
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Ilene Kelly
11 Helen Luckhardt
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Billie Richberg
12 Sandra Morales
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Mary Ann Merriman
13 Sharon Beals
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John Demick
14 Anne Miller
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Richard Bergmooser
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Elven Miller
Join us for the Monthly
Senior Center Birthday
Potluck & Bingo!
Celebrating your birthday this month? Visit the
Senior Center at noon on Monday, April 27th for the monthly
Birthday Bash. There will be bingo & potluck
before the presentation of a birthday cake &
the singing of “Happy Birthday.”
Make sure we have your birth date on file so you can be
recognized during your birth month and celebrate with
us at the Birthday Bash!
Eco-Fair at City Hall
Come check out local environmental
organizations in recognition of Earth Day.
Sign up at the Senior Center for transportation.
Monday, April 20th 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Bus will leave senior center at 12:00 p.m.
*Due to inclement weather, programs may be cancelled without notice. Please call the Center to confirm*
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Spring Cleaning Information
Garden Boxes Available
Applications are being accepted for spots in the
Romulus Senior Center Community Garden
now until all 16 boxes are full.
Each garden box is 3 feet by 8 feet and
sponsored by the Romulus Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Planting will take place at
1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14th.
Residents can choose the crops they want to
plant. Gardeners must provide their own tools
and soil preparation products. For more
information, or to apply, call the Senior Center.
Household Hazardous
Waste Drop Off Day
If you have old paint, floor care products,
fertilizer, antifreeze, batteries, or other chemicals
and electronics around the house, you can
dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
Collection is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday April 4th at Romulus City Hall
11111 Wayne Rd.
City Wide Garage Sale
May 14-17 the City of Romulus is offering the opportunity to hold a garage or yard sale without
purchasing a permit. Residents are still encouraged to register their sale with the Clerk’s Office
by
May 1st to be included in the newspaper publiThe residents of Whispering Willows Cooperative
cation. (734) 942-7540
at 11100 Wayne Rd will be holding a rummage
sale May 15-17.
For seniors living in apartments, please sign up
for a “table sale” at the Senior Center on May
Hot dogs and snacks will also be available.
14th & 15th only.
Whispering Willows
Rummage Sale
Message from the Director, Rose Swidan
April showers bring May flowers….. and relief from another long winter.
I am so excited the spring is here – and I look forward to seeing all of you at the
center and enjoying this beautiful weather.
In March we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish luncheon complimented
by our talented musicians Sylvia Dubisky and Mary Ann Ryzner. Ladies thank
you for the entertainment and thank you to everyone who attended the luncheon and all of our March events – we are very fortunate to have such a beautiful
building and thankful to have so many residents at our events!
We have added a lot of new programs for the spring and are already working on
our summer schedule! April 6th is the first Detroit Tigers Home game – put on
your favorite Tiger t-shirt and come root on our Tigers at the Senior Center on
Opening Day and during every Tiger day game throughout the season.
It’s time to get training and practicing for the 2015 Senior Olympics. I have been
meeting with the planning committee throughout the winter and I look forward to the 25 different sports
you will have the opportunity to compete in this summer as we bring home the gold!
I will have more details in our May Communicator.
I wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter and look forward to having lots of fun with you this spring!!!
Love & Prayers,
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Message from Mayor Burcroff
Wishes for a sunny spring to you and your family. New this month you will see
some Library programs added in the Communicator.
If you don’t already have a library card, make sure you get signed up for one,
it’s your ticket to many free activities at the Library.
Be sure to wear your Tigers gear as we root on our Detroit Tigers
for day games during the week at the Center.
I hope to stop by to watch a game with you.
Coming in May I’ll be hosting a special brunch for Mother’s Day. The Senior
Center walking club will be back next month as well. Walking is a great way to
stay fit. I will definitely see you over there to walk a couple laps myself.
Rose and our team have been working hard to offer new programs and opportunities, but as always,
your feedback is welcome so we can continue to expand our programs. Give us a call or stop by my
office for anything we may be able to assist with.
Sincerely,
LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor of Romulus
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Scam Awareness
Presentation
This presentation by the Senior Brigade will
explain how to stay safe while choosing a nursing
home, home health care providers and how to
recognize and report abuse.
Friday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Walking Club
Coming Soon!
Walking club will be starting in May so get your
sneakers ready! Walking will
be every weekday behind the
Senior Center at
9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Other Community Events & Trips
Wayne County Community College District
An Insider’s View of the
Orchestra
Bridge to Asia
Exhibition
This discussion will take you behind the scenes
This program is designed to educate the
into the crazy and wonderful orchestra world in
community through artwork, dance, exhibits and
general and specifics about how the Michigan
music reflecting the diversity that exists in Asian
Philharmonic operates. Music Director Nan
cultures. Free Presentation, open to all.
Washburn draws upon her many years of profesTransportation not provided.
sional experience as a conductor and orchestral
Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
player to give a unique and fresh perspective
WCCC Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline,
while imparting the “tricks of the trade” and other
Taylor, MI 48180
insights about concert going. The talk will give
you the tools to make your next orchestra concert
Save the Date for
experience one that is exciting, engaging and fun.
Call the Senior Center to sign up! No transportation unless a large group has signed up.
Free Presentation. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.
WCCC Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline,
Older Michiganians Day (OMD) is an annual
Taylor, MI 48180
FREE event that brings together hundreds of
seniors, aging service providers and senior
advocates. OMD provides an opportunity for
Michiganians to share a unified voice with the
Legislature at the State Capitol in Lansing,
expressing the concerns, challenges, and
Downriver Community Band
potential initiatives for older adults.
Music of the Galaxy Concert
Registration is required in order to receive a comThis is going to be a fantastic presentation of
plimentary boxed lunch. Transportation will be
space themed music. Call the Senior Center to
provided from our own Romulus Senior Center.
sign up! Transportation not provided.
There will be a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
$10 per person for Senior Tickets
with buses leaving by 8:00 a.m. and arriving back
Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m.
in Romulus at 4:30 p.m.
Trenton Village Theatre, 2447 W. Jefferson Ave.
Call the Senior Center to sign up!
Trenton, MI 48183
Older Michiganian’s
Day - June 2, 2015
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Events at the Romulus Public Library
The Senior Center is proud to be collaborating with the Library.
If you are a resident of Romulus or Huron Township and do not have a valid
Library Card, please let the Senior Center staff know so we can schedule a signup day. Or you can go during regular Library hours to sign up on your own.
Picturing Music
by the DIA
Second Monday
Book Club
Exploring the presence of music in visual art
Book discussions are free and open to all, ages
heightens awareness of the role music plays
18 and up. There is no need to register. Just read
across cultures and time and provides a lens
the book each month and join us when you can.
through which to explore the personal, social and
Library staff can assist you in
creative aspects of identity.
getting a copy of the book.
Monday, April 6, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
A Thousand
Letters Home
One WWII Soldier’s Story
of War, Love and Life
Ahab’s Wife by Sena Jeter Nashlund
Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Pinterest for
Beginners
Computer Class
After her father died, Teresa K. Irish found packets
Learn how to use this fun social media website
of letters he wrote during his time in WWII. Her
that can help you organize your interests and
book is comprised of selections from her Dad’s
access new ideas!
original letters placed into historical context.
Author, Mrs. Irish, will be present for a talk and
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
book signing.
Monday, April 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
Climate Change & You
Learn about current environmental issues, topics and ways you can help mitigate climate change.
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
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: 12pm-5pm
Sunday: Closed
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Travel, Treasures & Tours—Casino Trips
Call Toll Free 1-877-292-6311 to reserve your spot for the events below!
Mountaineer w/The Rivers Casino 3-Day
Kewadin Casino Overnight
Spend two nights at the Grande Hotel attached to
Mountaineer Casino in Chester, WV. Enjoy gambling visits
to Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center with
stops at The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, PA in each
direction. Receive $105 in total casino incentives plus
luggage handling included.
Depart Mon. April 13—Wed. April 15, 2015
$169 per person (d.o.)
One night hotel stay at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste Marie,
with gaming stops at St. Ignace and Bay Mills.
Breakfast included. $80 total in casino incentive.
Depart Thurs. April 30, 2015
$109 per person (d.o.)
Hollywood Casino in Toledo, Ohio
Holland Tulip Festival Overnight
Depart Mon. May 4, 2015
$25 per person
Soaring Eagle Day Trip
Depart Mon. May 11, 2015
$35 per person with show: “Neal McCoy”
Firekeepers Day Trip
Depart Wed. May 13, 2015
$20 per person
Trip includes Motorcoach transportation, overnight hotel
accommodations in New Buffalo, MI with deluxe hot
continental breakfast, 2 lunches, $25 in casino incentive,
admission to Veldheer’sTulip Farm, Volksparade, step on
guided city tour, Windmill Island and more.
Depart Tues. May 5, 2015
$149 per person (d.o.)
Turtle Creek Overnight
Depart Tues. May 19, 2015
$119/per person (d.o.)
Shipshewana!
Visit and shop the world’s largest outdoor flea market and
enjoy a delicious dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus.
Depart Wed. May 27, 2015
$84 per person
NEW! Washington D.C.
With Gettysburg, PA 6-Day!
Four Winds Casino!
This casino has it all with slot machines, table games and
more. Receive $25 in casino incentive.
Depart Sat. June 6, 2015
$44 per person
Experience DC like you’ve never experienced it before.
This trip is perfect for those returning to DC and those who
have never been, with new and unique attractions and all
Ships Ahoy the AuSable River!
the classics. Included: Round trip transportation, Admission
to all Monuments & Memorials, 4 days of Step-On Guides Take a ride on the glorious AuSable River aboard the River
Queen, an authentic double-decker paddle wheel river
(3 days in DC & 1 day in Gettysburg), 12 meals in total,
tours in Gettysburg, a visit to Flight 93 memorial, and much, boat. After the cruise enjoy $10 slot play during a 3-hour
visit to Saganing Eagle’s Landing in Standish, and an
much more. There is just way too much to list but with 6
amazing lunch at Wiltse’s in Oscoda.
days you’ll have time to relax and enjoy everything.
Depart Fri. June 19, 2015
Depart Tues. Sept. 9—Sun. Sept. 14, 2015
$84 per person
$899 per person (d.o.)
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Need a Venue for your meeting or party?
Rooms for Rent at the 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!
Food Services
Need Food?
Low income residents are eligible for free
commodities each month.
A variety of food is provided by the Emergency
Food Assistance Program.
Distribution: Thursday, April 16th at 9:30 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition is also available:
Wednesday, April 8th at 9:00 a.m.
Hot Meals Daily
Lunch at the Senior Center is
provided daily at 11:00 a.m.
Call the day before to
reserve a meal.
(734) 955-4120
Volunteers Needed!
The Senior Center is looking for 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
Rose Swidan
Office Assistant
Rachel Harris
Office Staff/Bus Driver
Rosalie Green
Bus Driver
Karen Kusibab
Meals-on-Wheels
Customer service at all levels
Always offer solutions
New and innovative ideas
LeRoy D. Burcroff
CDBG Chore Services
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Kerry Vaughn
Leota McCraight
Evelyn Koerber
Leondo Smith
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Important Phone
Important
PhoneNumbers
Numbers
Senior Resources
City of Romulus
Prescription Assistance Information
(734) 282-7177
EMERGENCY: Dial 9-1-1 (Police)
Food Assistance/Wayne County Meals
(734) 727-7357
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) 955-4501
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
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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. 734-955-4120
Wayne county Liquid Nutrition and Meals on Wheels 734-727-7357
Transportation M-F call for appointment 24 hours ahead for reservation.
734-955-4120
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Blood Pressure 10am
Manicures 10am
Bingo 12pm
Fun Day 12pm
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Red Hatters 12pm
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
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Meijer 9am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
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Computer Class
11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Memory Lane 1pm
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Liquid Nutrition 9am
Bingo 12pm
Fun Day 12pm
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Trivia 11:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
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Lunch Out 11am
Pokeno 12pm
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Walmart 9am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
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Trivia 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
Club #1 - Romulus
House 12:30pm
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Massage 10am
Easter Luncheon 11am
Commodities/ Focus
Hope 9:30am
Game Day 12pm
Paint - n - Pour 5pm
Quilting 6pm
Scam Presentation 11am
Pokeno 12pm
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Motor City 8:30am
Club #1 11am
Bunco 12pm
Lawyer 1pm
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Bingo 12pm
Fun Day 12pm
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Trivia 11:30am
Game Day 12pm
Quilting 6pm
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Podiatrist 10:30am
Pokeno 12pm
Wii 12pm
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Club #1 11am
Trivia 11:30am
Bunco 12pm
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Movie Out 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
Fun Day 12pm
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Game Day 12pm
Culinary Class 12pm
Quilting 6pm
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Meijer 9am
Painting Class 10am
Haircuts 10am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
City Hall Eco-Fair 12pm
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Walmart 9am
Bible Study 11:30am
Bingo 12pm
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Blood Pressure 10am
Manicures 10am
Bingo 12pm
Fun Day 12pm
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