Senior
Connection
A bi-monthly newsletter of useful information from the Independence Township Senior Center
Annual Veterans Luncheon
Friday, November 14, 2014
American Legion Post 63, 8047 Ortonville Road, Clarkston
11:00 a.m., No Charge for Veterans – Guests are $6.00
Sponsored by the Independence Township Senior Adult
Activity Center
Join us for this special annual event honoring those who served
our country during war or peace time. Special thanks for
Post 63 for donating their hall for this event! Lunch will be
served followed by patriotic entertainment by accordion player
Gary Kolody. Contact the Senior Center for reservations. Please indicate if you will be
bringing a guest. Guests can pay at the door.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Carriage House, Check in starts at 10:45 a.m.
$6.00 per person
Don’t miss this special Thanksgiving holiday lunch featuring
Turkey and all the trimmings. We will have entertainment by
vocalist Dan Hays 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be
served at Noon. Please call the Senior Center to make your
reservation(s) at 248-625-8231.
Holiday Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Clarkston United Methodist Church,
Doors Open at 11:00 a.m., $6.00 per person
Our special Christmas celebration includes a wonderful
lunch featuring roast beef with potato, vegetable and dessert.
Entertainment by Mark Harrington will be from 12:00 noon
until 1:00 p.m. Santa will be here from the North Pole!
Please call the Senior Center to make your reservation(s) at
248-625-8231.
November – December 2014
Inside This Issue
Notes from “Friends”.................... 2
New Activities ................................ 3
Weekly Activities ........................... 4
Activities & Classes.....................5-6
Exercise & Fitness................... 7-8-9
Day Trips..................................10-11
Extended Trips........................11-12
Health and Wellness.................... 13
Senior Services........................14-15
Thank You’s................................. 16
Senior Advisory & Friends.......... 17
Winners/Birthdays........................ 18
Community Events....................... 19
2014 Center
Closing Dates
VETERANS DAY
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 27, 2014
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
Friday, November 28, 2014
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2014
New Years Day
Thursday, January 1, 2014
Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center
Located in Clintonwood Park
6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348
Phone: 248 625-8231
Fax: 248 922-3189
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed holidays)
www.twp.independence.mi.us
Go to “Township Departments” then “50+ adults”
Senior Adult Activity Center Info
Senior Center Membership
Notes from the
Senior Division Supervisor…
Your membership is valid from the date you sign up until a year
from that date. Couples should sign up at the same time. Our
membership fees are:
$12.00 a person for residents.
$22.00 a couple for residents.
$17.00 a person for non-residents
$32.00 a couple for non-residents.
Residents are persons who pay taxes to Independence
Township even if their mailing address is listed differently.
All new members will receive a bi-monthly newsletter with
their membership along with a one time welcome package that
includes a $5.00 coupon that can be used towards a class or
program. Your membership also entitles you to discounts on
all of our programs and classes. By participating in a couple
of programs your membership will pay for itself. All of our
programs and trips reflect member and non-member fees.
The holidays are fast approaching and we have some
wonderful special entertainment planned for our
upcoming parties and events. See the front page for
more details. All sign-up for these events are based on
first come first served. You can call the front office at
248-625-8231 to sign up.
Starting in January 2015 we will be charging $7.00 for
Thursday lunches and all parties and events due to
increasing food costs. We appreciate your understanding.
We have also updated our Drop-in Sheet so make
sure you sign in for all of our programs and fill in the
appropriate information for which community you reside
and your membership status. This may allow us some
additional support for programs and services.
We are still fundraising for our building addition.
Unfortunately the bids for the building came in much
higher than expected. We will continue fundraising and
will have to work on what our next steps will be. Join us
at Leo’s on the Second Wednesday, November 12th and
December 10th to support our Center. We appreciate all
of your support and patience.
RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Carriage House in Clintonwood Park is available
for rent on some evenings and on weekends. The
building includes a 20 x 70 foot community room
that can seat 70 people, a full-sized kitchen, and two
handicap accessible bathrooms with baby changing
stations. What a perfect place for that birthday
party, anniversary, or baby or wedding shower!!
The cost is $30 per hour for township residents and
$35 per hour for non-residents. The returnable
security deposit is $100 payable by check only. Call
the center at 248-625-8231 to inquire on available
dates. All reservations must be made in person and
paid for in advance.
Barbara Rollin
Thursday Site Lunches at 12 Noon!
We are serving a made-from-scratch lunch prepared by our
senior center staff every Thursday unless indicated on the
schedule. The cost is $7.00 per person starting January 1, 2015.
Call the Center to make a reservation for lunch no later than
5 p.m. on the Monday preceding the scheduled date. If you
do not reserve your meal we cannot guarantee that one will
be available for you on Thursday. All meals meet the Area
Agency on Aging standards for proper portions of protein,
grains, vegetables and fruit.
Dates and Menu as follows:
November 6 Pot Luck-Bring a dish to pass
November 13 Pesto Pasta & Grilled Chicken
November 20 Grilled Chicken on Green Salad
November 27 Closed for Thanksgiving
December 4 Pot Luck-Bring a dish to pass
December 11 Chicken Divan
December 18 Beef Stew
December 25 Closed for Christmas
“New” Purpose Statement
We provide senior residents the opportunity to participate in transportation, Meals on Wheels, Medicare Counseling, recreation,
social programs and supportive community referrals that promote enrichment, independence, safety and wellness.
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Upcoming Events & Programs
Who Dun-It Murder Mystery Dinner
Remembering the
Advertisements of the Season
Saturday, November 1, 2014
6:00 p.m., Activity Center
$24.95 per person
Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Are you good
at solving mysteries? Can you figure it out? Enjoy this murder
mystery dinner show in which the actors have performed all
over the State. This hand’s on, all interactive evening includes a
home-cooked 5 course meal and lots of fun, mystery and prizes.
Space is limited so sign up today!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Activity Center
$15.00 per person ($20.00 for Non-Members)
In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, enjoy a “dime store
lunch counter” themed lunch followed by an interesting
presentation of advertising art from the 30’s through the 60’s
woven into a Christmas theme. Steve Stanford draws the
audience into the conversation with the stories and memories
the images bring to mind. Includes lunch and presentation.
Treasures and Trinkets
Cards and Games
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Activity Center
The ladies are returning to see what your treasures and family
heirlooms are worth. Have one item appraised for $3.00 and
two items for $5.00, limit of 4 items. Size and weight are limited
to what you are able to carry into the building. A portion
of the proceeds will be donated back to the Senior Adult
Activity Center. Estate jewelry will also be displayed for sale.
Appointments are strongly encouraged to minimize waiting
time. Please call the Senior Center at 248-625-8231 to make an
appointment. Walk-ins will be taken if time permits.
CELL PHONE 101 –
Photo Management Workshop
Bunco
2nd Wednesday of each month
November 12th, Wednesday, December 17
(Date change due to Christmas Party)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Carriage House
Join us for an upbeat afternoon with friends playing this easy
dice game. All are welcome! Prizes are awarded after each
session. New to playing Bunco? No worries, you will catch
on fast. $4.00 per person includes admission, prizes and light
snacks.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
1:30 p.m. Activity Center
$1.00 per person Drop-In
Taking a lot of pictures on your phone and wondering what to
do next? Stephanie will be here to show you how to transfer
your photos from your phone to a laptop, iPad, tablet or kindle.
To participate in this workshop, you must bring your phone and
electronic device. Please call the Center at (248) 625-8231 to
place your name on the list. Space is limited.
Dinner and Euchre Evening
The Gift of Balance
6:00 p.m., Activity Center
Wednesday, December 3*
Looking for a fun evening out? Enjoy dinner with friends
followed by Euchre. Come with a partner, by yourself or with
a group of friends. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and
third place winners. Tournament style play. Previous Euchre
experience is preferred. Sign up is first come first serve. Cost
is $12.00 per person at the door and includes everything for
this fun evening.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., No Charge
This workshop is a project created to support individuals with
access to coaching and problem solving to improve or maintain
their best balance for living life and preventing falls. This is
a chance for you to get your questions answered and learn
new ways to develop your own self-awareness and balance.
Volunteer coaches for this project are Physical Therapists,
Physical Therapist Assistants and Movement Specialists. The old
saying is that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Please pre-register by calling the Center at (248) 625-8231.
Everyone is welcome!
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*Note: As in the past, we will only host one Dinner and
Euchre evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The
normal schedule will resume in January, 2015.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Weekly Activities
Bingo
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m., Carriage House
Bingo every Thursday in the Carriage House. Come and play this NEW Bingo Game “Nickel Up”! Bring nickels for this fun bingo
game. $1.00 drop-in fee plus $.50 per person for jackpot. Contact-Gerry Townsend.
Bridge-Drop-In Mondays at 12 Noon in the Activity Center
Attention bridge players! You can come for drop-in Duplicate Bridge or drop-in Party Bridge every Monday. For Party Bridge
the fee is $1.00 and for Duplicate Bridge there is an extra charge of $2.00 for materials for a total of a $3.00 drop-in fee. For more
information contact Marlene Green at 248-572-7116.
Bridge-Marathon Second & Fourth Fridays from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Carriage House
$1.00 drop-in fee. If you are interested call Linda Sheill at 248-674-3987 or Linda Coppola at 248-634-2029 to sign up.
Clarkston Melody Makers Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
If you like to make music, “join the jam session”. Just bring your instrument and join the group in the Carriage House. Listeners and
dancers welcome. Contact-Stan Fry.
Country Music
Last Tuesday of the Month at 2:00 p.m., Carriage House
Stop by the Carriage House and enjoy country music played by Ken. For more information call Ken at 248-660-3555.
Euchre-Tournament Style Mondays at 12:30-4:00 p.m., Carriage House
If you looking for good time with a dash of competition, join our friendly card group in the center. There is a $1.00 drop-in fee plus
$1.00 to be eligible for a 1st or 2nd place prize. If you are new or rusty to the game, please leave your name and phone number at the
desk so lessons can be arranged. Contact-Julie Goldwater.
Knitting Group Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. & Fridays at 11:30 a.m., Activity Center
Attention Knitters: We make newborn and chemo caps. The hospitals we donate to are so grateful for our donations but we need
your help to keep up with the demand. Meet for coffee, conversation and needlework or stop by and pick up some patterns for our
community projects. Novices and experienced knitters welcome. The knitters are also making items for the senior center to sell; all
proceeds from the sales will go into the “Friends of the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center” account. Contact-Sue
Shubert.
Mahjong Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Activity Center
Join our new Mahjong group! This game which originated in China is similar to the Western card game rummy. It is a game of skill,
strategy and calculation and also involves a certain degree of chance. If you own a game, please bring it with you. Players should
have some previous mahjong experience. $1.00 per person drop in fee.
Pinochle-Double Deck Tuesdays & Fridays at 1:00 p.m., Activity Center
Beginners welcome to join this group for one or two afternoons each week. Meet in Senior Center. $1.00 drop-in fee. Contact-Fred
Lutz.
Pinochle Lessons: Interested in the opportunity to learn Pinochle from scratch or “polishing up” your skills? Pinochle lessons are
available on Fridays. Lesson dates will be planned based on demand. Call the Center and leave your name and telephone number.
$1.00 drop-in fee per session.
Quilting Club Fridays at 9:00 a.m., Carriage House
The quilters make beautiful quilts to donate to non-profit groups. For more information about the club contact-Pat Reeves at 248618-7871.
Recycled Greeting Cards Fridays at 9:00 a.m., Activity Center
Stop in and see our beautiful recycled cards – often prettier than the originals. The bargain cost is $.50 per card. To donate old cards
including Christmas cards, bring the entire card to the center. All proceeds will go into the “Friends of the Independence Township
Senior Adult Activity Center” account. Contact-Jan Nadison.
PLEASE NOTE ALL CARDS AND GAMES START PROMPLY AT TIMES LISTED.
PLEASE COME EARLY SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT! CALL THE CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Activities & Classes
All Classes are in held in the Senior Adult Activity Center unless otherwise specified.
Club Bookworm
Genealogical Consulting
Thursdays, November 20th and December 18, 10:00 a.m.
(Date changes due to Holidays)
Love to read? Come share your opinions and insights with our
informal group. New book selections are available for pick up
at the monthly discussion meeting or in the office any time after.
Mark your calendars to attend our upcoming meetings. $1.00
per person drop-in fee.
NOVEMBER:
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell
DECEMBER:
Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder
in the Jazz Age by Kevin Boyle
Wednesday, November 19
3:00 – 4:30 a.m.
$1.00 per person drop-in fee
What a great opportunity to get started finding your
family ancestry or to overcome a research roadblock. Dr.
Thomas K. Stone has been doing genealogical research for
30 years. Please call the office to place your name on the
list prior to each session.
Genealogical Research-Individual
Computer and Technology Partnership
NEW MORNING SESSIONS!
Wednesdays, November 5 and December 3
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$10.00 per person per hour
Make an appointment for one or more hours of individual
one on one family searching with Dr. Stone. Call the
Center to make an appointment.
with Sashabaw Middle School
5565 Pine Knob Lane, Clarkston, MI 48346
Tuesdays, 7:40 – 8:47 a.m.
Would you like to learn how to better use your computer, Smart
Phones, I Pad or Kindle, camera or other electronic devices?
Mrs. Savoie’s Computer Applications 7th Grade students will
teach you how to get the most out of your devices. Even if you
do not own a device, you are welcome to visit the class and
check out new technology. This hands on class is every Tuesday
at the Sashabaw Middle School. This is an Academic Service
Learning Project for them at no cost to you. You must sign up
at the Center and have a background check to be able to visit
the school before you start. You must also provide a copy of
your driver’s license. For more information call Mary Melega.
My Legal and Financial Solutions
Thursdays, November 13 and December 11
9:30 a.m.
Informative presentation concentrating in the areas of estates,
estate planning, Wills, trusts and real estate. Whether your
needs involve tax planning to avoid estate taxes and preserve
your legacy, special needs trusts or a real estate matter; you will
be empowered with the knowledge, security and solid planning,
gather additional information regarding financial planning
and general investment advice. My Legal Solutions, PLLC
provides. If you are planning on attending, please call the
office at (248) 625-8231 and place your name on the list.
Computer Tutoring-Individualized
Thursdays, November 13 and November 20
December 11 and December 18
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Each session $30.00 per person $35.00 for Non-Members
Sign up for a one hour personal computer tutoring session with
instructor, Carol Compagnoni. Your personal session will focus
on the specific area(s) you wish to concentrate on. Please call
the center to make an appointment and include your learning
preference. If you have a laptop, please bring it with you.
Recipe Roundup – Calling all Foodies
Fridays, November 7 and December 5
12:00 Noon
Are you adventurous and creative in the kitchen? Do you love
to prepare and sample new recipes? Prepare your recipe at
home and bring enough to share samples with everyone in the
group. Each month features a new and different theme. Please
bring your recipes in written form to share.
Mani’s with Marcy
on Monday Mornings
Mondays, November 10 and November 24
December 8 and December 22
10:00 a.m., Cost $12.00 per person
Convenience and a great price! Marcy Sawyer, a licensed
manicurist with 15 years experience will be here at the Adult
Activity Center to do manicures twice a month. Call the Center
to make an appointment. Walk-ins will only be taken if time
permits. Cash only Please
NOVEMBER: Thanksgiving Feast
DECEMBER: Christmas Cookie Exchange (Bring 3 Dozen)
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Please note: If you are not bringing a food item a $2.00
donation will be collected.
Activities & Classes
MOVIES
On The Horizon:
Cancer Support Group
We are planning on starting a support group for
persons with cancer and survivors. We will be having
an organizational meeting in November. For more
information on this group please call the Center
at 248-625-8231 and ask for Patty Collins, Senior
Services Coordinator.
AT THE
CLARKSTON INDEPENDENCE DISTRICT LIBRARY
6494 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
Please note movies are at a new location in partnership
with the Library. Cost is $1.00 payable the day of the
movie. Popcorn and beverages are included.
NOVEMBER 20th, 1:30 p.m.
Jersey Boys, Not Rated (2014)
Adapted from the 2006 Tony Winner for Best Musical
“Jersey Boys” is about the rise and fall of Frankie Valli
and the Four Seasons who are responsible for such iconic
hits as “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Big Girls Don’t
Cry.” This story opens in New Jersey in the 1960’s where
young Francesco Castelluccio (John Lloyd Young) and his
buddies’ future paths could include show business on one
hand or organized crime on the other. Kingpin, Angelo
“Gyp” DeCarlo (Christopher Walken), who runs the
neighborhood is keeping an eye on them. The boys begin
to nurture dreams of becoming musical stars and invite
Francesco to perform with them and rename him Frankie
Valli; his unique falsetto vocals captivate the girls in the
audience. The performers re-name themselves the Four
Seasons and add songwriter-musician Bob Gaudio (Erich
Bergen). Later certain difficulties begin to take their toll
on the band including financial problems, inner rivalries
and tensions between the bandmates, and Valli’s long
periods on the road away from his wife and daughters. Clint
Eastwood directs, from a screenplay by the co-authors of
the original musical, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.
Creative Workshops
Anyone Can Paint!
Mondays, November 17 and December 15
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.,
$23.00 per person ($25.00 for Non-Members)
Have you ever asked yourself “I would love to learn how to
paint, but how do I get started?” Join award winning television
artist Steve Wood and learn his step-by-step methods and
techniques for achieving successful paintings. His class is
designed for beginning and intermediate levels of painting
experience. All materials are included.
NOVEMBER: Up North Reflections
DECEMBER: Christmas Glow
The Artist’s Apprentice
Improve your Drawing
DECEMBER 18th, 1:30 p.m.
The Christmas Candle, PG (2013)
A young minister brings electricity to an English village
during the late 20th Century, threatening a local tradition
involving a candle capable of delivering Christmas miracles.
According to local legend, an angel visits the quaint hamlet
of Gladbury every 25 years, touching a candle produced
by the local candle maker, and giving one lucky family a
Christmas miracle. The year is 1890, and as Christmas
approaches, youthful minster David Richmond (Hans
Matheson) arrives in Gladbury convinced that the locals
will embrace the convenience of electricity with open arms.
Meanwhile, the tempestuous candle maker sees electricity
as a direct threat to his livelihood, and plots to ensure
that the legend is preserved. When the one blessed candle
disappears, however, the citizens of this quaint hamlet have
a Christmas like none ever before. Movie features Barbara
Flynn, Hans Matheson, James Cosmo, John Hannah, Lesley
Manville, Samantha Barks, Susan Boyle, and Sylvester
McCoy.
Mondays, November 3, November 17, December 1
2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
$25.00 per person for one day workshop
($30.00 for Non-Members)
plus $10.00 material fee on date of class.
Whether you have just started or have been drawing for years,
these one day workshops will keep you thinking. In addition,
you will learn to draw in negative space using a basic unit of
measure, calculate value positioning and use line variation,
stipping and hatching.
Woodcarving Drop-In
Fridays through end of December 2014
9a.m. to 12:00Noon
$1.00 per person drop-In fee
Work on a project of your choosing. Instructor will not be
present.
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Exercise & Fitness
Footsteps to Fitness
20-20-20 All in One!
“HELP US GET TO THE MACKINAC BRIDGE”
(Trace your virtual steps to the bridge)!
Ongoing, Activity Center
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
An opportunity to walk in Clintonwood Park
and surrounding area. Check in anytime
during the hours of
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Walk when it fits your
schedule. Pedometers will be available
for your use during this program. Keep a
personal journal sheet to record your miles. Trace
your virtual steps to the Mackinac Bridge and back.
Weekly drawings, the more you participate, the better chance
you have, and … as an extra bonus, improve your health and
wellness!
Thursdays, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
October 30 – December 18 (No Class November 27)
$42.00 per person ($47.00 for Non-Members)
This class covers all three areas of
a good exercise program. You will
see rapid improvement in breathing,
flexibility, strength and balance.
Includes 20 minutes of aerobics, 20
minutes of strength training and 20
minutes of yoga. Sign up today!
Body Management
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
NOVEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 26
$36.00 per person ($41.00 for Non-Members)
Hula Hoop Free Style Dancing
DECEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 17
$32.00 per person ($37.00 for Non-Members)
McLaren Physical Therapy and Fitness Center
Suite 310, 5701 Bow Pointe Drive
with 50+ Pricing!
Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
(Check to see if Instructor is doing
another session before end of year)
Bay Court Park
6970 Andersonville Road,
Clarkston
$50.00 per person
($55.00 for Non-Members)
A new craze developed from an old classic.
This great workout will get you up and
moving using your weighted hula hoop with yoga stretching.
A must take class! Hula hoops are available at first class and
also for purchase. Bring a mat for floor work.
Feel the benefits! This gentle exercise program is designed to
recall those strengths and movements. Improve and maintain
flexibility, mobility and range of motion. Focus on circulation,
strength and balance.
Tammy’s Foundation CHIfitness
Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
November 6 – December 18 (No Class November 27)
Carriage House
$52.00 per person ($57.00 for Non-Members)
Foundation CHIfitness is based on the Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program. It builds from the ground up making for a
sound structure. This program
can be done in a chair or standing
and builds to your ability, which
accommodates all levels of activity.
Learn awareness of your abilities
to gently build strength & range
of motion. All sessions will start
with gentle stretching to warm the
muscles & joints, and then move
into strengthening & endurance
before finally ending with flexibility & relaxation. All this is
done with a KISS (keep it simple and safe)! Join Tammy,
Nationally Certified Leader through the Arthritis Foundation, to
start your structures foundation. Sign up today!
Line Dancing
Mondays Ongoing, 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road
$3.00 per person drop-in fee
Start the week out right! Dance
to country, salsa, cha-cha and rock
and roll rhythms with Rosemary
Hall to exercise your body and
mind. You are not obligated to
participate on consecutive weeks.
Stop in when the dancing mood
strikes! All skill levels welcome to
this ongoing program.
Note: No Line Dancing on the
following dates: November 24,
December 22 and December 29
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Exercise & Fitness
Tai Chi-Introduction
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
October 15 – December 17, Carriage House
$50.00 per person for 10 week session
($55.00 for Non-Members)
Drop-in fee $7.00 per person
Save money by signing up for the entire session.
Are you new to Tai Chi? This class is designed to start you
from the very beginning. John Marchewitz studied in China and
has been teaching the Wu Style T’ai Chi Ch’aun form for over
15 years. Improve movement and balance after the first few
classes!
NEW! Plus Toning
Monday and Wednesday
6:30 – 7:15 p.m. – Zumba
7:15 – 7:45 p.m. – Toning
November 3 – December 10
Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Community Room
4800 Clintonville Road
Zumba Only:
$45.00 per person ($50.00 for Non-Members)
Tai Chi-Intermediate
Zumba and Toning:
$57.00 per person ($62.00 for Non-Members)
Join the party! Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and
tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system. Tone
and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add a post-Zumba
toning session. Best price in town!
Mondays, 11:00 a.m. – Noon
October 13 – December 15
St. Dan’s Catholic Church, 7010 Valley Park Drive
$50.00 per person for 10 week session
($55.00 for Non-Members)
Drop-in fee $7.00 per person
Save money by signing up for the entire session.
John Marchewitz will be teaching this class that includes easy
chair exercises that will make a big difference in your mobility
and health. For more information, go to www.wustyle.com.
Adaptive Yoga
Please Do Not Let This Happen!
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
October 28 – December 16 (No Class November 25)
Carriage House
$35.00 per person ($40.00 Non-Members)
Drop-in fee $7.00 per person
Save money by signing up for the entire session.
This class adapts Yoga to all types of bodies and abilities.
Optional use of light hand weights, stability balls, and strap or
tie. Bring weights, strap and yoga mat to class.
Canecllation of great programs can be
avoided. Deadlines are very important for
planning purposes, for the Activity Center staff
and instructors. Please avoid disappointment
by registering early. Thank You!
Destress Yoga
Wednesdays, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
October 29 – December 17 (No Class November 26)
Carriage House
$42.00 per person ($47.00 for Non-Members)
Drop-in fee $8.00 per person.
Save money by signing up for the entire session.
Similar to Adaptive Yoga with a focus on letting go of the
day’s tensions and stress. Optional use of light hand weights
and strap or tie. Bring weights, strap and yoga mat to class.
Optional use of stability balls.
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Exercise & Fitness
Sports Programs
Swim Fitness Classes
Bowling
The following 50+ aqua classes take place at the
Clarkston High School Pool, 6093 Flemings Lake Road
Mondays, 1:00 p.m.
Beginning September 8th
Cherry Hill Lanes
6697 Dixie Highway
Informal league includes 3 relaxing games for just $6.50 per
week. No experience necessary. Bowlers are not obligated
to bowl each week or pay for weeks missed. Pre-registration
not needed. Weekly fee includes end of the season bowling
banquet.
Register for these classes at the Senior Adult Activity Center
at (248) 625-8231. Please register by the Friday preceding each
session.
SESSION III:
SESSION IV:
SESSION V:
October 21 – November 7
November 11 –November 26*
December 2 – December 19
$39.00 ($44.00 for Non-Members) for 2 Classes/Week
$54.00 ($59.00 for Non-Members) for 3 Classes/Week
$66.00 ($71.00 for Non-Members) for 4 Classes/Week
Pickleball
The hottest game around. A combination of tennis, ping pong,
badminton and racquetball. All equipment provided. All levels
welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. New
to Pickleball? Don’t let that stop you, we will teach you how to
play and you will be hooked in no time!
*Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, pricing will be adjusted
for this session only.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Hydro Kickboxing, Core and More!
Indoor Mornings (Ongoing)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
NEW! Saturdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
$3.00 per person drop-in fee
First Congregational Church of Clarkston
5449 Clarkston Road
Tuesday and Thursday
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Shallow water aerobics class combining kickboxing moves,
weights, boards and cardio intervals to strengthen your core,
enhance flexibility and energize you for your day! Strengthen
your abdomen and back while improving your range of motion.
All fitness levels welcome!
Indoor Evening (Ongoing)
Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$4.00 per person drop-in fee
First Congregational Church of Clarkston
5449 Clarkston Road
Deep Water Power Hour!
This program is geared toward the 50+ player, however, all are
welcome.
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Deep water, gravity/stress free class is designed to increase
body awareness through core stabilization, good body
alignment and breathing techniques. Buoyancy belts and
noodles are provided. Participants will strengthen their core,
improve flexibility and feel invigorated! All fitness levels
welcome!
LOCAL FITNESS PARTNERSHIP
LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO WORK OUT?
Aqua Dance Party!
FITNESS CENTER CLARKSTON
Wednesday and Friday
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
GREAT NEWS! McLaren Fitness Center is now
offering monthly gym memberships to Independence
Township Senior Adult Activity Center members for only
$20.00 per month and $30.00 per month for couples.
No registration fees! Join month to month. Call (248)
922-6820 to sign up!
Enjoy all over strengthening and toning while moving to the
music. This low to moderate intensity class will have you
“moving and grooving” towards improved cardiovascular
health, physical strength and weight loss. All fitness levels
welcome!
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Day Trips
Motor City Casino
Christmas Caroled!
An Encore Original Musical!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
$37.00 per person ($42.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 9:00 a.m. – Returns: 4:00 p.m.
Wow! Get $30.00 back on your player’s club card! Motorcoach
transportation. Sign up today!
Encore Musical Theatre – Chelsea
Thursday, December 11, 2014
$94.00 per person ($99.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 11:00 a.m. – Returns: 6:30 p.m.
A unique take on a traditional holiday musical, Christmas
Caroled! Borrows from a classic tale, wraps this story around
an old-fashioned Christmas special and presents itself as a
glittering evening of musical theatre. Includes such favorites as
White Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, I’ll
be Home for Christmas, Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night and
many more beloved songs of the season. Includes a wonderful
lunch prior to the performance at Common Grill in Chelsea
and Motorcoach transportation.
Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel
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DSO Pops Series
Friday, November 14, 2014
$37.00 per person ($42.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 9:00 a.m. – Returns: 3:00 p.m.
Theirs was the harmony of a generation, Michael Krajewski
conducts this tribute, featuring Simon and Garfunkel’s
greatest hits: “Sounds of Silence,” “Scarborough Fair,” “Mrs.
Robinson,” Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Boxer” and
many more. Includes mid-balcony concert ticket, mini-bus
transportation and coffee and donuts prior to the concert.
Lunch on your own en route home. Note: There is an elevator
available to reach the balcony but you will have to navigate 4-5
stairs.
The Nutcracker
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, December 12, 2014
$19.00 per person ($23.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 8:45 a.m. – Returns: 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a holiday favorite Tchaikovsky’s
Nutcracker is offered in collaboration with the Macomb Ballet
Company. Entertains and delights audiences of all ages from
the moment they get caught up in the party scene to the final
waltz. Lunch on your own after the performance en-route back
to the Center. Mini-bus transportation.
Midtown Detroit – Music, Food & Fun
Thursday, November 20, 2014
$74.00 per person ($79.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 9:00 a.m. – Returns 4:30 p.m.
Tour of old and new Midtown and see the revitalization of the
Cass Corridor to shops, boutiques, restaurants and historic
neighborhoods. Lunch at Maccabee’s at Midtown Bistro which
is located in a historic building beautifully renovated in art
deco. Tour of the world famous Motown museum “Hitsville.”
Finally a stop at Traffic Jam and Snug for dessert (4 different
selections, all made in house) plus coffee and tea. Tour their
bakery, brewery and dairy. Motorcoach transportation.
Firekeepers Casino
with Nite Lights in Jackson
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
$47.00 per person ($53.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 11:15 a.m. – Returns: 8:00 p.m.
Looking for something fun and festive for the Holiday season?
Enjoy 4 hours of gaming at Firekeepers followed by one of
Michigan’s largest Christmas light displays. Receive $20.00
back in gaming and $5.00 in food at the casino. Motorcoach
transportation.
Holiday Lights
Friday, December 5, 2014
$15.00 per person ($20.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 5:30 p.m. – Returns 9:00 p.m.
Remember piling the kids in the car and driving around
Oakland County looking at Christmas lights? We have checked
out where the best lights are located! Also travel through
Rochester which has 1.5 million twinkling lights. Stop half way
through at Waterford Oaks for cocoa, cookies and caroling.
Motorcoach transportation.
“Things My Mother Taught Me”
A Christmas Carol
Meadowbrook Theatre
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
$40.00 per person ($45.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 11:30a.m. – Returns 4:30 p.m.
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic captivates audiences for the
33rd year with the tale of a mean-spirited miser and the ghosts
that haunt him. Lunch on your own prior to the performance at
Macaroni Grill. Mini-bus transportation.
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Meadowbrook Theatre
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
$49.00 per person ($53.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 11:00 a.m. – Returns: 4:30 p.m.
Comedy about Olivia and Gabe who have just packed up all of
their belongings and driven halfway across the country to start
a new life together in Chicago. Their moving day doesn’t go
exactly as planned, though, and things become slightly more
complicated when their parents show up to help! Can a two
bedroom apartment contain all of the love, laughs, worry and
wisdom that’s about to happen? Funny and touching, this one
will make you laugh out loud and fall in love all over again.
Includes lunch prior to the performance at the Castle Grill.
Mini-bus transportation.
Day Trips
Extended Trips
Nat King Cole Songbook - DSO
Friday, February 6, 2015
$37.00 per person ($42.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 9:00 a.m. – Returns: 3:00 p.m.
The voice: so smooth, so clear, so cool, the hits: so many – “Too
Young,” Nature Boy,” “Get Your Kicks,” “Mona Lisa” and
many, many more. This celebration of Nat King Cole and his
crooning Contemporaries is guaranteed to be “Unforgettable.”
Includes mid-balcony concert ticket, mini-bus transportation and
coffee and donuts prior to the concert. Lunch on your own enroute home. Note: There is an elevator available to reach the
balcony but you will have to navigate 4-5 stairs.
The following contain brief descriptions of each trip. Please
stop by the Senior Adult Activity Center and pick up a
detailed flyer. PLEASE NOTE: ALL PRICES ARE PER PERSON.
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Christmas at the Greenbrier
November 20-23, 2014
SINGLE
$1,279.00
DOUBLE $999.00
TRIPLE
$939.00
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
The Greenbrier Resort is widely recognized as one of the finest
luxury resorts in the world! Enjoy Oglebay’s Winter Festival of
Lights in Wheeling, West Virginia, One Night at the Wheeling
Island Casino, One Night at the Greenbrier Resort and 1 Night
in Lexington, Kentucky, 3 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners, Casino
Gaming Package and many additional tours.
Deposit: $100.00 Balance Due: October 15, 2014
Optional Cancellation Insurance: Available at $55.00 per person
and is due with deposit
Come Wonder Around – DIA Trip
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
$5.00 per person ($10.00 for Non-Members)
Departs: 12:00 Noon – Returns: 4:00 p.m.
Great winter afternoon getaway! Visit the Detroit Institute
of Arts where you will be treated to a welcome reception of
coffee, tea and cookies and a docent led tour of many museum
highlights. After this 45 minute tour, you will have some extra
time to wander on your own before returning to the Center.
Motorcoach transportation.
Smoky Mountain Christmas Plus
Dollywood and Biltmore Estates
December 1-5, 2014
SINGLE
$1,208.00
Need to Know Trip Policy Information
• Once tickets are purchased for a day trip, the ticket
amount cannot be refunded unless someone replaces
you from the waiting list.
• Medical forms and waivers must be completed by
all participants prior to departing for a day trip or
participating in a program.
• A waiting list is started whenever a day trip or a special
event becomes full. If you are unable to attend a day
trip or special event after you sign up, contact the
Center so that the next person on the waiting list will
have a chance to attend.
• Plan to be at the Center a minimum of 15 minutes prior
to departure time for day trips. Leave the front seat
behind the driver available for the escort.
• Parking for trips is available in the dirt parking lot on
the East side of the Carriage House.
• For any trip that crosses the border to Canada, proper
ID is required. You must have an enhanced drivers
license or a passport and no prior arrests-otherwise you
will be asked to exit the motorcoach.
• Independence Township Parks Recreation & Seniors
reserves the right to request that any person needing
assistance when participating in our programs is
accompanied by a personal escort. A paid reservation
must be made for the escort.
DOUBLE $984.00
TRIPLE
$898.00
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
4 Nights in Pigeon Forge, TN, 4 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, Titanic
Museum Attraction, Smoky Mountain Opry, Hatfield and
McCoys Christmas Show, Biltmore Estates, Dollywood and
much, much more.
Deposit: $100.00
Balance Due: October 15, 2014
Optional Cancellation Insurance: Available at $45.00 per person
and is due with deposit
Florida Vacation
7 Nights at the Outrigger Beach Resort in Fort Myers
January 24 – February 4, 2015
SINGLE
$2,875.00
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DOUBLE $2,025.00
TRIPLE
$1,925.00
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
Stroll along the sugary white sand beach, take a dip in the warm
waters of the Gulf of Mexico, watch a colorful sunset, enjoy a
pina colada at the Tiki Bar and cheeseburger in paradise at the
Café. This trip is a great combination including sightseeing,
optional attractions, leisure time and entertainment. Includes
11 nights lodging, 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner and
many, many included tours.
Deposit: $100.00
Balance Due: December 10, 2014
Optional Cancellation Insurance: Available at $110.00 per person
and is due with deposit
Extended Trips
Arizona “Valley of the Sun”
The Old South
Savannah – Charleston – Hilton Head
February 21-27, 2015
SINGLE
$2,859.00
DOUBLE $2,229.00
April 11-17, 2015
TRIPLE
$2,179.00
SINGLE
$1,667.00
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
Includes round trip air fare from Detroit to Phoenix. Features 3
Nights at Sedona’s Orchards Inn offering a rare combination of
superb location, stunning vistas and breathtaking views. Sedona
has the most beautiful backdrop of any town anywhere in the
United States. Also enjoy 3 Nights in Tucson, 6 Breakfasts, 1
Lunch and 3 Dinners, and many, many tours.
Deposit: $250.00 Balance Due: December 20, 2014
Optional Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Available at
$150.00 per person and is due with deposit.
Montreal & Quebec City
March 7-15, 2015
DOUBLE $2,999.00
TRIPLE
$1,167.00
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
Save money by staying at the Baymont Inn, 12 miles from
downtown Savannah. Includes six nights lodging, 6 breakfasts,
2 dinners. Some of the highlights include the Daniel Stowe
Botanical Gardens, Trolley tour of Savannah, Sightseeing tour
of Hilton Head, Sightseeing tour of Charleston, and much,
much more. Motorcoach transportation.
Deposit: $100.00
Balance Due: March 1, 2015
Optional Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Available at
$65.00 per person and is due with deposit.
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
SINGLE
$3,499.00
DOUBLE $1,267.00
with 1,000 Island & Toronto
TRIPLE
$2,899.00
May 17-23, 2015
SINGLE
$2,500.00
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
Get ready for a wonderful vacation to Costa Rica! Witness
bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoy relaxing dips in
ecothermal hot springs and learn the Costa Rican culture on
this thrilling adventure. Some of the highlights include a boat
ride in Tortuguero National Park to view wildlife, the Adenal
Volcano considered one of the most active in the world and
much, much more! 8 Nights Lodging, 8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches
and 5 Buffet Dinners, Round Trip Airfare and Transfers.
Deposit: $250.00 Balance Due: December 7, 2014
Optional Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Available at
$250.00 per person and is due with deposit.
DOUBLE $1,760.00
TRIPLE
$1,660.00
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
Includes 2 night’s accommodations at the world renowned
5-star Chateau Frontenac, 1000 Island Cruise, Montreal
City Tour, Notre Dame Basilica, Sightseeing Tour of Old
Quebec City, Montmorency Falls and much, much more. Six
nights lodging including 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners.
Motorcoach transportation.
Deposit: $100.00
Balance Due: April 1, 2015
Optional Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Available at
$80.00 per person and is due with deposit.
Note: Passport, Passport Card or Enhanced Driver’s License are all
acceptable documents for crossing the border into Canada.
London and Paris
Peru, Ancient Land of Mysteries
March 23 – 30, 2015
Single: $ 4,449.00 ($4,199.00 with Savings)*
Double:$ 3,749.00 ($3,499.00 with Savings)*
Triple: $ 3,719.00 ($3,469.00 with Savings)*
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
November 7 - 16, 2015
Single: $ 5,349.00 ($5,149.00 with Savings)*
Double:$ 4,649.00 ($4,449.00 with Savings)*
Triple: $ 4,619.00 ($4,419.00 with Savings)*
(Non-Members – Additional $10.00 per person)
*Book before March 23, 2015 and save $200.00 per person.
Includes Round Trip Air, 10 Days with 9 Breakfasts and 5
Dinners. Highlights include Lima, San Francisco Monastery,
Cuzco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo
Ruins, Machu Picchu, Culinary Demonstration, Lake Titicaca,
Uros Floating Islands.
Deposit:$250.00 Balance Due: September 7, 2015
Optional Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Available at
$250.00 per person and is due with deposit.
*Book before October 17, 2014 and save $250.00 per person
Includes round trip air fare, 8 Days, 10 Meals and transportation
to and from the airport. Highlights include Buckingham Palace,
Big Ben, London Theatre Performance, Eurostar Train, Eiffel
Tower Dinner, Seine River Cruise, Arc de Triomphe and
Paradis Latin Cabaret.
Deposit: $250.00 Balance Due: January 23, 2015
Optional Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Available at
$185.00 per person and is due with deposit.
On The Horizon
Detailed flyers for all of the Extended Travel Trips are available
at the Senior Adult Activity Center.
Springtime in Niagara Falls – May 2015
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Health & Wellness
“A Meaningful Life
with Alzheimer’s Disease”
BE AWARE – SCAM ALERT
THE IRS NEVER CONTACTS ANYONE BY PHONE.
There has been a significant increase in callers targeting
seniors in this area claiming that they represent the
IRS and money is owed. The caller tries to persuade
individuals to purchase money market cards. If the senior
is reluctant, the caller often threatens arrest or other
severe consequences. What should you do? Hang up
immediately. Do not call back to verify their identity.
Report to the Sheriff’s department by contacting dispatch
at 248-858-4950.
Friday, November 21, 2014
7:30am – 3:15pm
Vista Tech Center at Schoolcraft College in Livonia
Persons living with memory loss, caregivers, and professionals
are invited to attend this conference sponsored by the
Alzheimer’s Association and Wayne State University.
Presentations will focus on enhancing quality of life for
individuals and sharing resources to assist families. More
information is available at www.alz.org/gmc or call Theresa
Russo at 248/996-1053 or call Patty at the Senior Center.
Bereavement Group
Healing Hearts Grief Support Group is for adults who have
lost a loved one. A bereavement counselor from Lewis E. Wint
& Son Funeral Home will facilitate the group. For additional
information contact Lewis E. Wint Funeral Home 248/625-5231
or email www.wintfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00pm
Carriage House in Clintonwood Park
“Can I be thankful even when I am hurting?”
Senior Transportation Program
• Wheelchair transportation available
Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00pm
Clarkston Community Church
Candle Lighting Ceremony
• Van Service Available M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Discount Prescription Card
Looking to save money? Save on your family’s dental, vision,
veterinary, hearing, diabetic equipment/supplies, lab and imaging
services. Save on brand name and generic drugs, including drugs
not covered in health plans. No fee is charged for the card and
may be used immediately. For more information on all benefits,
call 1-800-931-8872 or go to www.coast2coastrx.com.
Flu Information
• Curb to curb service anywhere within Independence
Twp, Springfield Twp & Village of Clarkston.
• A cost share of $3.00 each way is suggested totaling
$6.00 round trip,
• Medical appointments for St. Joe’s, POH & Doctor’s
Hospital in Pontiac are subject to availability and are
$5 one way/$10 round trip suggested cost share.
• SHOPPING TRIP - Meijer/Great Lakes Crossing
Mall, Tuesdays, $6 per person, Pick up between 9:3010:30 a.m., Pick up from Meijer at 1:30 p.m.
It is recommended that adults over the age of 65 receive a flu
vaccination annually to avoid complications due to the illness.
Vaccinations are available from healthcare providers and local
pharmacies. Medicare Part B will cover the cost.
• All new riders must fill out a medical form before
their first ride and will receive a copy of the
Transportation Policy.
Visiting Podiatrist
Wednesdays, November 19th
and December 17th
9:00-11:30 a.m. in the Activity Center
Basic nail care, trimming, treatment of ingrown nails, calluses,
corns and pressure sores plus more complicated problems
provided by Dr. Bruce Tabak, D.P.M. Treatments are covered
by Medicare and other insurance. HMOs are not accepted.
If you are unsure of your insurance coverage, please call
Dr. Tabak’s office. Call the Senior Center to schedule an
appointment time.
• All appointments need to be scheduled no later
than 12:00 p.m., day before ride and are subject to
availability.
Our transportation service is funded through the
Independence Township General Fund, Community
Development Block Grant funds, Municipal Credits
and Specialized Services, riders’ donations, fundraisers
and other donations. Springfield Township and the City
of Clarkston also contribute Municipal Credits to our
program. Please call 248-625-8231 to schedule a ride or
for more information.
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Senior Services
Emergency Food Assistance Program
Income Tax Preparation
Assistance Program
(TEFAP) is designed to assist qualified persons, including
seniors with emergency food items. Call Patty Collins at the
Senior Center 248-625-8231 for eligibility requirements. The
next distribution date will be December 5, 2014.
Tuesdays, February 3 – April 14, 2015
AARP trained volunteers will prepare your federal and state
returns. You can begin calling on January 5th to set up an
appointment at either 9am, 10am, 11am or 12 noon on Tuesdays
in the Carriage House. Please be aware that if you don’t show
up or cancel your appointment for a non-emergency you may not
be able to schedule another one. Start collecting your financial
papers for the 2014 tax year. Look for a list of required papers
in the January/February newsletter. Appointments fill up fast so
don’t delay scheduling an appointment.
Book Swap
Friday, February 6th at 1:00 pm
Independence Township District Library
Oakland County Talking Books will present information on the
outreach services they offer. Come find out about this service
for you or someone you know. A book swap will follow the
presentation. Bring a book to trade and swap it for a new title
to read.
Tax Volunteers Wanted
If you fill out your own tax forms each year, you have the
skills to help others as an AARP volunteer. Each year in
January AARP trains volunteers to assist older adults in
filing their federal and state tax returns from February
through the middle of April at the center. To learn more
about this program, leave your name and phone number at
the center by calling 248/625-8231. An AARP representative
will return your call.
Home Delivery Service (Books to Go)
This program is jointly sponsored by the Clarkston
Independence District Library and the Senior Adult Activity
Center. The program is free and available to all Independence
Township and Clarkston Village residents. You can fill out
an application at the library and the Senior Center will deliver
the books you order right to your door once a month. Call
Lawrence Marble at the library at 248-625-2212 to sign up
or Barbara or Patty at the Center at 248-625-8231 for more
information.
Ask the Attorney
Monday, November 24th at 1:00pm
Monday, December 29th at 1:00 pm
Attorney Dana Wilson provides private consultations at the
center once a month. If you need assistance with legal problems
or if you have legal questions, call the center for a 15-20 minute
appointment. Donations to the Senior Adult Activity Center are
appreciated.
Homebound Meals
or Meals on Wheels
Hot meals are available seven days a week to older adults
60+ and to people with short or long term disabilities living in
Independence Township and Clarkston. Call Older Persons
Commission (OPC) at 248-608-0264 to sign up or call Center at
248-625-8231 Ext 11 for more information. The OPC Senior
Center in Rochester provides this service to Independence
Township and Clarkston through a grant with the Area Agency
on Aging 1B.
Be a Santa to a Senior
We will be partnering with
Home Instead Senior Care
again this year to provide gifts
to seniors in our community
and surrounding communities
who are in need. Look for the
tree at the Center beginning
in November. Choose a name
from the tree, purchase a gift,
and return it unwrapped to the
Center. We will coordinate the
delivery of gifts to individuals
during the Christmas season.
Your kindness and generosity
will brighten the season for those in need. If you are aware
of any seniors in our community who would benefit from this
program, please let Patty know.
NEEDED: Donations of new or gently used Christmas gift bags.
Information and Assistance
If you need help locating area services and resources such
as in-home personal care, housing choices, legal referrals,
transportation options, etc. contact Patty Collins at the Senior
Center at 248/625-8231.
Medical Equipment Loan
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The Senior Adult Activity Center has a few medical equipment
items to loan out: walkers, canes, shower seats and wheelchairs.
FREE! A $25.00 deposit is required to borrow wheel chairs
and seated walkers. Please consider donating medical
equipment no longer needed to keep the loan closet in stock.
We also have some Depends available. Call Patty Collins at
248-625-8231 for availability.
Senior Services
Are you in need of fall yard clean up?
Low Vision Support Group
Calvary Lutheran Church will be hosting a Community Impact
Day on Sunday, November 9th. Volunteers will be assisting
seniors in our area with fall yard work and working on a
variety of projects during this day. Consider volunteering to
help make a difference in your community! Or, if you need
assistance with fall yard work, please contact Patty Collins at
248/625-8231. Preference will be given to low income seniors.
If you or someone you know has low vision, contact Patty
Collins at the Senior Adult Activity Center to learn more
about this program. The group meets monthly for either
socialization or educational presentations. Transportation is
provided for residents of the City of the Village of Clarkston,
Independence and Springfield Township.
Thanksgiving Luncheon – Wednesday, November 19th
11:00a.m. at the Carriage House
Community Resources
Christmas Luncheon—Wednesday, December 10th
Clarkston United Methodist Church
6600 Waldon Road in Clarkston
Eyeglasses
Medicare Part D – Open enrollment
The Lion’s Club coordinates the collection and
distribution of used eyeglasses. These items are used for
low-income individuals who cannot afford to purchase
eyeglasses. Bring your donations to the senior center to
help others. If you are in need of assistance to obtain
glasses, call Patty at the senior center.
Now through December 7th
You may be able to save money! It is the time of year to
review your Medicare Part D plan! Open enrollment for
Medicare Part D began October 15th and ends December 7th.
During this time you are able to review your current plan and
make changes for 2015. Because plan costs and medications
change, it is a good idea to review options each year.
Appointments with Patty, a Certified Medicare/Medicaid
Counselor, are available to provide information and to assist
in reviewing your coverage options. Call 248/625-8231 ext. 17
to set up an appointment.
Dental Program
Oakland County Health Division
The Oakland County Health Division Dental Program
serves the basic dental needs of low-income residents
who lack dental insurance. It is not a dental insurance
plan. Program recipients are provided an evaluation
and a course of basic dental treatment. Registration fee
(once qualified) is $15 per family. Visit fee is $15 per
appointment. For more information or to receive an
application, call 248-858-1306 or visit the website, www.
oakgov.com/health.
Minor Home Repair program
You may qualify and you don’t even realize it.
It never hurts to ask!!!
This program is designed to help low income households
to complete repairs of no more than $5,000 to a single unit
residence. There is no cost to you!! The repairs can include
replacing furnaces, water heaters, roofs and many other minor
repairs.
To qualify for this program you must be:
• A resident of Independence Township or the City of the Village of Clarkston
• 62 years of age or older
• Disabled adult 18 or older (disability documents required)
• And/or low income
• The owner of the home in need of repair. Call Theresa at
248-625-8231 for further
information about this
program. It is all handled
out of our office at the
Senior Center. Assistance
for other home repairs that do
not qualify under this program
may be obtained by calling Oakland
County’s program at 248-858-5401.
Discount Dental Program
This program is designed to help uninsured/underinsured
individuals save on dental care expenses. This program
is not insurance. It is a discount program available to
all Oakland County residents for an annual fee of $69.
Program members can receive a savings of 20 – 50%
on dental care needs. Call 866-498-7914 for more
information or to apply.
Focus Hope Food Program
The program provides free monthly food to senior
citizens in need who are 60+ years and reside in Oakland
County. Contact Michelle Robinson at the Lighthouse
Clarkston at 248/620-6116.
Weatherization Assistance Program
FREE energy conservation services for eligible lowincome households are available to help reduce energy
usage and lower utility bills. Energy efficiency measures
may include wall or attic insulation and ventilation,
air leakage reduction and floor/ foundation insulation.
Contact the OLHSA Housing & Energy Department at
248-209-2760 to see if you qualify.
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Thank You’s
Donation Wish List
•Diane Evans – Coffee, Cards
•Jan Gabier – Coffee and Lens Wipes
•Rita Heady – Floral Arrangements
•Independence Twp. Fire Dept. – Eight cans of coffee
•Reva Johns – Dessert for Thursday lunch
•Rose Keenist – Coffee
•Sharon Landis – Crutches
•The Martin Family – Buttons
•Cindy Matusko – Coffee
•Porui Mellado – Name Tags
•Nancy Nesbett – Coffee
•Ericka & Gene Rieck – Sugar, creamer and soap
•Denise & Del Schons-Coffee and containers
•Barb Szematowicz – Coffee
•Patsy Stitt – Cards, calendars, pens and plastic ware
•Diana Toffolo – Cups, bowls and plates
•Gerry Townsend – Euchre cards
•Bruce Trollman – Four cakes
•Sheila Vanderveen – Paper plates
•Sharon Wiitala – Homemade dessert for Thursday lunch
We can use the following items for our center:
• Cans of Coffee-regular & decaf (We can always use coffee)
• Cans of Creamer and Sugar
• Candy for the front desk
• Disposable bowls, cups and plates
• Large Buttons
• Plastic Cutlery
• Yarn
Donation Thank You’s
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Neiman’s Family Market-Bagels and other donations
INDIVIDUALS:
•Pat Bauer – Calendars, Cards
•Mary Blaszczyk – Candy
•Mary Café – Plastic Cutlery
•Ruth Emerick – Candy, Desserts for Thursday lunch, Styrofoam bowls
Thanks to everyone who donated to the Center.
CLARKSTON MEDICAL GROUP—CMG
5701 Bow Pointe Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346
248-625-CARE(2273)
WATERFALL JEWELERS & GEMOLOGIST
Waterford
5649 Dixie Highway
977-884-4000-Toll Free
White Lake
340 Town Center Blvd
248-698-1200
Bucks for Buses SILVER LEVEL Sponsors
The Clarkston News
PALLOTTA
HEATING AND COOLING LLC
Susan’s
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Senior Center Advisory & Friends
Friends Fundraisers
Friends of The Independence
Township Senior Adult Activity Center
(FITSAAC). Meets on the second Wednesday every month
starting at 9:00 a.m.: November 12 and December 10, 2014 and
January 14, 2015. The “Friends” is a 501© (3) non profit, tax
exempt organization. The Friends is managed by a Board of
Directors, which is comprised of members of the Senior Center
Advisory Committee. Their main goal is to raise funds to help
support programs and services of the Senior Center.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
“We Need Your Support”
You must re-enroll online every April
to participate in this program.
FRIENDS OFFICERS:
Carolyn Morrison – President
Lee Kuczmanski – Vice President and Treasurer
Donna Miller – Secretary
If you do not have a computer or need help enrolling, call Lois
at 248-625-5061 or Carolyn at 248-625-2924. You will need to
have the following information available.
• Location of Kroger store you want to register at.
• Kroger Plus Card Number
• Name, address and phone number
• Email and password (if you have one)
• Organization’s NPO number – #90674
MEMBERS – Pat Edwards, Joe Figa, Connie Hutchison, Don
Kayko, John Lowell, Jean Pachuta, Mary Lou Schell, Lois
Seddon, and Mel Vaara.
Senior Center Advisory
Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center Advisory
Committee. Meets on the second Wednesday every other
Month at 10:00 a.m.: November 12, 2014 and January 14, 2015.
This group is approved by the Township Board to represent
the Center and to offer input and support into the centers
operations and programs. Members are as follows:
John Lowell – President
Joe Figa – Vice President
Carolyn Morrison – Secretary
Leo’s Coney Island
Dinner Fundraiser is Back!!!
6325 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston
Second Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
November 12th
December 10th
Due to popular demand and request from the Leo’s new owner
we have started this fundraiser back up for the fall. Join us
for good food, fun and supporting your Independence Senior
Adult Activity Center Building Expansion Fund.
MEMBERS: Pat Edwards, Don Kayko, Lee Kuczmanski, Jean
Pachuta, Tom Stone and Mel Vaara.
STAFF: Ken Elwert – Parks Recreation and Seniors Director
and Barbara Rollin – Senior Center Supervisor.
Patrick Kittle – Township Supervisor
Barb Pallotta – Clerk
Senior Center Building Expansion
Connie’s Creative Cakes
We are still accepting donations for the Building Expansion
Fund. Checks can be made out to FITSAAC. Please contact
Barbara Rollin at 248-625-8231 or Carolyn Morrison if you
have any questions. Listed below are the most recent donations
we have received from individuals for our expansion project.
Thanks to all of you for your donations.
Sponsorship Donations $1,000 and over
Rosemary & Janice Esch (In appreciation of Bob & Sue Sajdak)
Jean M. R. Smith Foundation
Connie will donate 20% of her profits from the sales from her
cakes to our building expansion project if you tell her you are
from the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center
and you saw her advertisement. 248-625-6264
Connie’s Creative Cakes
Cakes/Cupcakes for every occasion
I Look Forward to Serving You!
Sponsorships over $100.00
Leo’s Coney Island – Clarkston
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
248-625-6264
Individual Donations
Dean & Mary Lou Mulgren
Miscellaneous Donations
[email protected]
http://connies-cakes.weebly.com
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Winners-Birthdays
Emerson, Sharon Goldner, Alma
McNeil, Sandy
Vallad, Cherylann
Williams, Doug
Codere, Kathy
Doll, Susan
Kohl, Nancy
Brown, Ernest
Campbell, Allen Martin, Lorraine
Kunse, Bill
Methner, Marie
Fahr, Lloyd
Glasel, Norm
Hutchison, Timothy
Kojima, Takao
Krass, Susan
Bretz, Diane
Krol, Stan
Macy, Madeleine
Nisbett, Nancy
Dobson, Shirley
Walsh, Joann
Peltier, Suzanne
Searight, Randy
Schneider, Donna
Smart, Dolores
Tunney, Sharon
Walsh, Pamela
Vanloon, Alan
Waddell, Michael
Williams, Doug
Dean, Shirley
Goldner, Thomas
Holloway, Linda
Roy-Campbell, Ellen
Benson, Margaret
Head, Mary Jane
Jones, Sue
November 2014
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EUCHRE
8/4
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8/18 8/25
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Harvey Sarkisian
Alma Harthun
Gerry Townsend
Julie Goldwater
Debbie Locker
Karl Schneider
Karl Schneider
John Pannell
TUESDAY PINOCHLE
8/5
8/12
8/19
8/26
9/2
9/9
9/16
9/23
9/30
Sharon Neijof
Barb Dorn
Dan Wesierski
Karl Schneider
Katherine Reid
Karl Schneider
Katherine Reid
Charlotte Parker
Barb Dorn
Landry, Rose
Novak, Joanna
Shaw, David
Traynor, Darlene
Rood, Mary Ellen
Stringer, Wendell
Williams, Tyran
Ulicny, Mary
Endreszi, Carlotta
Reilly, Connie
Wizauer, Larry
Bollini, Christina
Gaff, Rowena
Pinner, Cindy
Cady, Georgianne
Schoeneweg, Kathy
Belch, Sharron
Bryant, Nancy
Kolleth, Katie
Miller, Donna
Winterbottom, Emily
Brady, John
Petiprin, Bertella
Cruz, Candice
Osborne, Nancy
Goodell, Carrol
Sajdak, Susan
Tussing, Elisabeth
Bellows, Barbara
Townsend, Barbara
Grzesiak, Bonnie
Carney, Patricia
Schultz, Elaine
Curtis, Joan
Schultz, Elaine
Brunell, Sharon
Dew, Norma
Folcik, Evelyn
Rush, Catherine
December 2014
Mooney, Raeann
12/1
Dobson, Carol
12/2
McNally, Gerald
12/3
Rochford, Joyce
12/3
Dobson, Floyd
12/4
Graunstadt, Linda
12/4
Lee, Marsha
12/4
Neal, Curtis
12/4
Smith, Barbara
12/4
Romano, Patricia
12/5
Stano, Vera
12/5
Galley, Judy
12/6
Henderson, Lynda
12/6
Hutchinson, Ronald
12/7
Seal-Sweet, Belinda
12/7
McCloskey, Donna
12/8
Staley,Mary Ann
12/8
Burton, Joan
12/9
De Rosia, Richard
12/9
Ludwig, Patricia
12/9
Rumph, Geri
12/9
Raymond, Mary
12/9
Cavataio, Cathy
12/10
O’Neil, George
12/10
Fromm, Jackie
12/11
Robertson, Kay
12/11
Collier, Ann
12/12
De Rosia, Judith
12/12
Pittner, Jean
12/12
Unsworth, Patricia
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Kayga,Edna12/13
Bishop, Don
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Pruente, Tom
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Manley, Gwen
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Murphy, Karen
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Rumph, Jerry
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If you would like your birthday added to our Warm wishes list,
please contact the office. Please accept our apologies if we forget
your name – it isn’t intentional!
FRIDAY PINOCHLE
8/1
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8/15
8/22
8/29
9/5
9/12
8/19
9/26
Wilmot, Marie
Kelley, Mary
Kuechle, Virginia
Scholler, Marcia
McNeil, Melcolm
Schmidt Jr. Chris
Finley, Gracie
Finnerty, Gordon
Magerman, Roger
Wallace, Jane
Boyle, Joan
Fyda, Mary Ann
Weldon, Angie
Decker, Jim
Smith, Carol
Swartz, Betty
Toth, Phillip
Manley, Gwen
Smith, Carol
Cordaro, Bob
Weinert, Larry
Munoz, Jose
Noonan, Mary
Evans, Robert
Green, Louise
Lafnear, Karen
Craft, Marilyn
Donley, Eileen
Jawlik, William
Pendred, Donna
Weber, Barbara
Baker, Bruce
Campbell, Carol
Josaitis-Taylor, Kathy
Wolf, Karen
BUNCO
MARATHON BRIDGE
September 10
1st
Reva Johns
Most Bunco’s
Gwen Manley
Last but not Least Jean Retsel
September 26
1st Friedley/Webber
2nd Sheill/Coppola
3rdRobertson/Merritt
August 13
1st Linda Meschen
Most Bunco’s Patsy Rhyndress
Last but not Least Patsy Stitt
Dale Johnson
Caroline McGuire
Sharon Nijhof
Donna Miller
Beverly Morris
Caroline McGuire
Lori Cherwak
Barb Dorn
Katherine Reid
September 12
1stFriedley/Webber
2ndLewis/Goddard
3rd
Francisco/McGregor
SENIOR GOLD CARD PROGRAM
The Senior Gold Card Program is available to any resident of the Clarkston Community
School District who is 62 or older. Eligible citizens may register at the Administration
Building located at 6389 Clarkston Road or by calling the Superintendent’s Office at
248-623-5408. www.clarkston.k12.mi.us
Show your card and receive FREE or discounted activities in the Clarkston School District
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Community Events
10th Annual
Alternative Christmas Gift Fair
Fall
Business
Expo
Saturday, December 6th and
Sunday, December 7th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Clarkston United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston MI
Thursday,
November 6, 2014
6-8 p.m.
Free Admission,
Clarkston High School.
The 28th Annual Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Best
of the Best EXPO is their premier networking event and the
public is welcome. Stop by and meet your local business leaders.
For more information look on our website www.clarkston.org.
Come browse through
the unique and beautiful
handcrafted items created
by artisans from around the
world; have lunch at our café
and select your own unique
box of homemade Christmas
cookies and goodies. All
proceeds go to the charities
involved in the event.
20th Annual Turkey Shoot
Basketball Free Throw Contest
Holiday
Book Sale
Tuesday, November 25th
Everest Academy
Youth (Ages 8+) at 6:00 p.m. and
Adults at 7:00 p.m.
Try your luck at basketball
free-throws and win a turkey
for your family’s Thanksgiving
dinner. Participants are placed
in divisions based on their gender
and age. Winners in each age division
will receive a free frozen turkey for
Thanksgiving. Great family fun! Call
Independence Parks, Recreation & Seniors at 248-625-8223 or
register on line. Registration begins October 27th.
Sponsored by:
Friends of the
Clarkston Independence
District Library
Friday, December 5th
and
Saturday, December 6th
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Library Community Room
6495 Clarkston Road,
Clarkston, MI, 48346
23rd Annual Greens Market
Sponsored by the Clarkston Farm & Garden Club
Holiday Lights Night
Saturday, December 6, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection, 6490
Clarkston Road
(Across from the Independence
Township Library)
Fresh Green Arrangements,
Wreaths and Roping, Grave
Blankets (Preorder only)
and loose greens to make
your own arrangements.
To preorder wreaths &
roping: Log on to www.
ClarkstonGardenClub.org
or call Anita Andes at 248-459-9026.
Proceeds benefit many local projects.
Saturday, December 13th
Downtown Clarkston, FREE
Parade starts at 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a night out with the family in Downtown Clarkston
starting with the Holiday Lights Parade and immediately
following stroll down into Depot Park where Santa will lead the
crowd in a tree lighting ceremony. Here is a chance for your
kids to give Santa their letter, enjoy thousands of lights, have
a yummy treat and enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate. Parade
begins at Renaissance High School and ends at St. Daniel’s
Church. DRESS WARM-all activities are outside.
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Independence Township
Senior Adult Activity Center
6000 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48348
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
Clarkston, MI
Permit 20
Township Board
Supervisor
Clerk
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Patrick Kittle
Barb Pallotta
Paul A. Brown
Jose Aliaga
David Lohmeier
Ron Ritchie
Andrea Schroeder
Senior Center Supervisor
Clerk
Van Drivers
Nutrition Supervisor
Site Hostess
Senior Services
Receptionist
Programs
Programmer/Sports
Programmer Assistant
Programmer Assistant
Cleaning/Set-ups
Parks, Recreation & Seniors Director
Staff
Barbara Rollin
Theresa Gordon
Tom Mitcham, Andre Allen, Gordy Cloutier, Gerald Ellis, JoAnn Foote & John Lowell
Mary Przybycien
Barbara Szematowicz
Patty Collins
Pat Drake
Gerry Townsend
Mary Melega
Mary Jo Reid
Carroll Harris
Darlene Benway & Carol Vickery
Ken Elwert
We Are Making A Difference
Independence Township actively seeks and supports participation by persons with disabilities in
programs and services. Please call us with your concerns so we will know how to serve you better.
Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center is funded through the federal Older Americans Act, Community Development Block Grant Funds and Independence Township. The Center complies with the terms and regulations of the Title V
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended in Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Independence Township
Senior Adult Activity Center is a equal opportunity program and reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.