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TURKEY, PUMPKINS,
& BINGO, OH MY!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Drivers Safety
Program
Book Discussion
5&
6
6
Stars & Stripes
Forever
7
Personal Action
5
Toward Health
12
19
6 week session
beginning 11/5
26
Brain Changes
11
Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
New Comer
Welcome Tour
Karaoke
12
13
14
Ask the Doctor
Friday Film
“Jersey Boys”
Getting Through the
Holidays
18
21
25
Tuesday November 18
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Connect with friends and spend a
relaxing, entertaining afternoon
with a traditional game of Bingo
furnished with an array of prizes.
Start the day off with a grand performance followed by a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Tickets are $8, $10 after Nov 14.
STARS & STRIPES
FOREVER
Friday November 7
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Together we salute all veterans
with our annual celebration and
commemoration of those who
have served their country with a
special luncheon and dancing to a
live band. There will also be an
honor guard ceremony, keynote
addresses, and recitation of veterans names. Sign up by Nov 3
and pay $8 or $10 at the door.
***Complimentary admission for
Veterans who reside in Farmington and Farmington Hills - must
register by Nov 4.
MEDICARE PART D
Annual Open Enrollment
Period Oct 15 - Dec 7
During open enrollment Medicare beneficians can review prescription plan (PDP). To schedule
a review of your current Medicare
prescription plan call 248-4731826.
Nov 26 Medicare Part-D Assistance dates at Grant Center
29260 Grand River Farmington
Hills. Call 800-852-7795 for an
appointment.
SENIOR HOLIDAY
PACKAGES
Items needed :
• holiday print paper napkins
• dish towels (various colors
and prints)
• dish soap (small bottles)
• laundry soap (small bottles)
• AA & C batteries
• paper towels
• single boxes of tissues
• toilet paper (pkg. of 4)
There will be a drop box in Conway Hall. All items need to be in
by Mon, Dec 12th .
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FEAST
Wednesday, November 12
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a free Farmington/Farmington
Hills Community Thanksgiving Feast at the
Costick Center. Enjoy a Turkey dinner with
friends and neighbors. Dinner limited to first
500 residents. Proof of residency required at the door. Donations accepted.
The Farmington Hills Senior Division provides Adults 50 & Better with recreation, education,
socialization, volunteer opportunities, referrals, and services.
The Center for Active Adults in the Costick Center is open Mon – Fri, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. 248-473-1830
SPEAKERS, CLASSES & EVENTS
DRIVERS SAFETY PROGRAM
Nov 5 & 6 from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
AARP and the Special Services Adults 50 & Better
offer a comprehensive driver refresher course geared
toward the specific needs of older motorists. Class
participation may warrant a reduction in the cost of
auto insurance. Participants must attend both days.
Fee: $18 for AARP Members $23 Non-Members
class # 130206-01
P.A.T.H. Personal Action Toward Health
Tuesday, Nov 5 - Dec 10 , 9:00 - 11:30 am
P.A.T.H.—This six week series participants will learn
strategies to help them deal with problems such as
pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions. Other topics will
include managing systems, managing medications,
working with health care providers, relaxation,
healthy eating, physical activity and communication
with family and friends. Sign up in Conway Hall.
FRIDAY FILM - “ Jersey Boys”
Friday, Nov 21, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
This film is a musical biography of four young men
from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who
came together to form the iconic 1960’s rock group
The Four Seasons. Directed by Clint Eastwood and
features John Lloyd Young, as Frankie Valli. Also
stars Christopher Walken, as Angelo “Gyp” DeCarlo—
a captain in the New Jersey branch of the Genovese
Mafia Family. Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group, with an emphasis on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the
big falsetto.
Tickets in Conway Hall, by Nov 20 $5 or $7 at the
door. Includes lunch.
CONTINUING PROGRAMS
GETTING STARTED ON THE INTERNET
This class is offered on Mondays at 1:15 pm by library staff/volunteers. Please bring your own laptops, E-Readers, I-Pads, etc., if you have one. Topics
vary each week.
FARMINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY OUTREACH
The Farmington Community Library in partnership
with the Senior Division provides a wide and varied
selection of books, many in large print, available in
Conway Hall each Tues, 10:00 - 11:00 am.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Join an informal book discussion group in
cooperation with the Farmington Community Library
the 1st Thursday each month, 1 pm. Paperback copies
available in advance in Conway Hall, $.50 res, $1
non-res per book.
Nov 6 - Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
Dec 4 - The Obiturary Writer by Ann Hood
WALK WITH A DOC
Thursday Nov 20 12:00 pm - Fitness for
Longevity. Meet at the Nature Center in
Heritage Park
PAINTER’S GROUP
The Painter’s Group meets every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Volunteers from the Farmington Artist Club will be on hand to offer guidance
and suggestions, no formal instructions. Basic painting skills required. Paints provided; bring canvases,
easel and creativity.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Each 3rd Friday of the month at 11:00 am the club
members share photo tips, advice, and also meet with
experts on techniques and subject matter. Join in to
learn the latest developments in digital and video
photography.
HERITAGE HIKERS
Meet at Heritage Park each Saturday morning at
10:00 am near the Nature Center parking lot. For
more information call Angela at 248-473-1823
MINDFUL MEMORY
MEMORY SCREENING
Tuesday, Nov 4, 1:00 am - 1:00 pm
In honor of National Memory Screening Day, we will
be offering Free Memory Screening with an appointment . This event is sponsored by Botsford Commons. Sign up in Conway Hall.
MEMORY CARE
Tuesday, Nov 4, 1:00 pm
Join U of M nursing students as they discuss the first
signs and systems of memory loss vs. normal forgetfulness, where to go for help in the community, and
some nutritional tips to help maintain your memory.
Sign up in Conway Hall.
BRAIN CHANGES
Tuesday, Nov 11, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn about the lobes of the Brain and how it affects
our memory and communication.
Sign up in Conway Hall.
ASK THE DOCTOR
Tuesday, Nov 18, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Do you often have questions for the Doctor but forget
to ask when you’re in the office? This is your chance
to “ask” the “Doctor” . Botsford Commons is sending
a wonderful Doctor to answer all of your questions!
Sign up in Conway Hall.
GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
Tuesday, Nov 25 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Holidays are filled with opportunities for togetherness and memories, but holidays can also be filled
with stress and sadness. Learn some great ways to be
stress free during the holiday season and avoid burnout. Instructor: Botsford Commons
FITNESS CLASSES
PICKLEBALL - It’s BACK!
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30
am. It’s easy for beginners to learn, but can quickly
develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Equipment will be provided.
Fee: $3:00 res, $4:00 non-res.
STRENGTH TRAINING - This is a low-impact
class for all fitness levels. Focus is placed on the “core
muscles”, which are used for flexibility and balance.
The class will improve your flexibility, balance, and
posture and build overall strength. Bring a mat and
resistance bands. Tue & Thu at 9:45 am - 10:45 am.
Fee:$4:00 res, $5:00 non-res. Instructor: Olivia.
No class Nov 20 & 27
GYM EXERCISE - All
fitness levels welcome!
Come exercise in a fun,
friendly, upbeat atmosphere. This class will
help you increase your
core strength, build cardiovascular endurance, tone and sculpt your muscles
and more. Bring hand weights and resistance bands.
Mon, Tues, & Thurs, 11 am - 12 pm. Costick Center
gym with instructor Olivia. Drop-in $2.o0 res, $2.50
non-res
No class Nov 20 & 27
FELDENKRAIS - Bring your body into alignment,
reduce chronic pain. Gentle movements to enhance
coordination, balance, mobility, breathing and posture. Bring mat and towel. Drop in fee $5, res disc $4.
Wed from 9:30-10:30 am. Instructor Gloria Beren
WII SPORTS - Have fun with virtual bowling, golf,
tennis, and baseball. Enjoy it alone or with friends
and get a great workout! No experience or athletic
ability necessary. Mon, Wed & Fri at 10 am - 12 pm
DAY LINE DANCE - Popular fun class and good
exercise, two skill levels, Beginner 12 - 1 pm, Intermediate 1 - 2 pm on Wednesdays through Dec 17. Dropin fee $4. Instructor Rosemary Krest.
YOGA - Focus on inner awareness, external alignment, balance & flexibility. Wear loose clothing,
bring a mat. Instructor, Dawn Priebe. Mon & Wed,
through Dec 17, 9:45 - 10:45 am, $5, res disc $4.
EVENING YOGA - At the Longacre House. Focus
on inner awareness, external alignment, balance &
flexibility. Wear loose clothing, bring a mat.
Instructor Dawn Priebe.
Tuesdays Nov 4 - Dec 16, 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Fee $35 res, $40 non-res or $8 drop-in.
Thursdays Nov 6 - Dec 18, 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Fee $30 res, $35 non-res or $8 drop-in.
No class Nov 27
YOGALATES - This combination of yoga and pilates
will strengthen your core muscles with emphasis on
relaxing stretches to keep muscles safe. Taught by
Dawn Priebe. Tuesdays Nov 4 - Dec 16, 4 - 5 pm. Fee
$35 res, $40 non-res or $6 drop-in.
THERAPEUTIC YOGA - Learn the valuable techniques of looking within for strength and peace. This
class also enhances balance and flexibility. Wear
loose clothing, bring a mat. Instructor, Dawn Priebe.
Thursdays Nov 7 - Dec 19, 9:45 - 10:45 am, Fee $30
res, $35 non-res or $6 drop-in
TAI CHI
Tai Chi Chuan is an exercise, meditation, and martial
art that is beneficial for improvement of health and
stress management. Tai Chi also
teaches breathing and the techniques
to enhance lung capacity and stamina,
and it benefits the immune and circulatory systems.
Dr. Alex Green teaches our Wed
evening classes.
Introductory Class: Oct 29 - Dec 10, 6:30 pm 7:00 pm. Fee: $20 res, $25 non-res.
This class emphasizes Tai Chi for health and stress
management. All students must take this class before taking the classes below, unless given special
permission from the instructor.
Call 248-473-1822 for more information.
Tai Chi for Health and Stress Management:
Oct 29 - Dec 10, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm.
Fee: $35 res, $40 non-res.
Tai Chi for Health & Fitness: Oct 29 - Dec 10,
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm. Fee: $35 res, $40 non-res.
Bill Harper teaches Tuesday and Friday morning
classes.
Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
Friday Oct 31 - Dec 19, 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
(No class Nov 28)
Tuesday Nov 4 - Dec 17, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $35 res, $40 non-res, or drop-in $6.
SENIOR POOL SCHEDULE
RATES
Res
Non-Res
Exercise In Pool Daily
10:00 am $1.75 $3.00
Open Swim
Daily
11:00 am $1.25 $2.25
Open Swim
M, W, F
2:00 pm $1.25 $2.25
Arthritis Aquatic T, Th
1:00 pm $1.75 $3.00
ALL POOL PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOWER BEFORE ENTERING POOL
November
Department of
Special Services
COSTICK CENTER
ADULTS 50 & BETTER
28600 Eleven Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
General Information
(248) 473-1830
Fax (248) 473-1801
MONDAY
8:30 Pickleball
9:45 Yoga
9:45 Pinochle
10:00 Wii Sports
12:00 Lunch – Chinese Pepper Steak
1:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:15 Getting Started on Internet
TUESDAY
3
9:00 Tai Chi
9:45 Strength Training
4
10:00 Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
10:00 Library
10:00 Coupon Clippers
10:00 Sign Language Class
11:00 Gym Exercise
11:00 Memory Screening
12:00 Lunch – Roast Pork
1:00 Memory Care
1:00 1st Step Stroke
1:15 Bingo
4:00 Yogalates
5:30 Yoga - Longacre
www.fhgov.com
Click on Departments
Adults 50 & Better
Messenger Newsletter
To Register Online:
www.fhgov.com
Click on Departments
Special Services
Online Program Reg
Program Supervisor
Marsha Koet
473-1821
Nutrition Coordinator
Cathy Yourchock
473-1825
Programmer/Planning
Anna Durham
473-1822
Programmer/Outreach
Teresa Jergovich
473-1826
Programmer/Center/Trips
Angela Nazak
473-1823
Nutrition/Center
473-1867
Focus Hope/Outreach
473-1826 473-1827
SENEX Coordinator
Julie Altschul
473-1872
Home Chore
473-1895
Transportation
Coordinator
473-1854
Transportation Dispatch
473-1864
Grant Center
29260 Grand River
Longacre House
24705 Farmington Rd
8:30 Pickleball
9:45 Yoga
9:45 Pinochle
10:00 Wii Sports
12:00 Lunch – Pork Chop
1:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:15 Getting Started on Internet
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8:30 Pickleball
9:45 Yoga
9:45 Pinochle
10:00 Wii Sports
11:00 - 1:00 Memory Screening
12:00 Lunch – Chicken Cacciatore
1:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:15 Getting Started on Internet
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9:00 Tai Ch
9:45 Strength Training
11
10:00 Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
10:00 Library
10:00 Sign Language Class
10:30 Brain Changes
11:00 Gym Exercise
12:00 Lunch – Stuffed Salmon Boat
1:00 1st Step Stroke
1:15 Bingo
4:00 Yogalates
5:30 Yoga - Longacre
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Ask the Doctor
9:45 Strength Training
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10:00 Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
10:00 Library
10:00 Blood Pressure Check
11:00 Gym Exercise
11:00 TURKEY, PUMPKINS,
& BINGO, OH MY!
12:00 Lunch – Swedish Meatballs
4:00 Yogalates
5:30 Yoga - Longacre
8:30 Pickleball
9:45 Yoga
9:45 Pinochle
10:00 Wii Sports
12:00 Lunch – Basil Pesto Tilapia
1:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Sojourn Bears
1:15 Getting Started on Internet
The published menu is subject to change.
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9:00 Tai Chi
9:45 Strength Training
10:00 Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
10:00 Library
10:00 Blood Pressure Check
10:30 Getting Through the Holidays
11:00 Gym Exercise
12:00 Lunch – Asian Pot Stickers
1:00 1st Step Stroke
1:15 Bingo
4:00 Yogalates
5:30 Yoga - Longacre
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2014
WEDNESDAY
8:30 Pickleball
9:00 P.A.T.H.
9:30 Feldenkrais
9:45 Yoga
10:00 Wii Sports
10:00 Drivers Safety Program
12:00 Beginning Line Dance
12:00 Lunch – Chicken Burrito Bake
12:30 Low Vision Support
1:00 Painters Group
1:00 Caregivers Support
1:00 Veterans Group
1:00 Intermediate Line Dance
6:30 Tai Chi Introductory Class
7:00 Tai Chi for Health & Stress
7:45 Tai Chi for Health & Fitness
8:30 Pickleball
9:00 P.A.T.H.
9:30 Feldenkrais
9:45 Yoga
10:00 Wii Sports
10:30 Hearing Loss D.A.T.A.Group
12:00 Beginning Line Dance
12:00 Lunch - Vegetable Lasagna
12:30 Legal Advice
1:00 Painters Group
1:00 Intermediate Line Dance
1:30 Grief & Loss Support
6:30 Tai Chi Introductory Class
7:00 Tai Chi for Health & Stress
7:45 Tai Chi for Health & Fitness
8:30 Pickleball
9:00 P.A.T.H.
9:30 Feldenkrais
9:45 Yoga
10:00 Wii Sports
11:30 Red Hat Society
12:00 Beginning Line Dance
12:00 Lunch – Fish Taco
1:00 Painters Group
1:00 Intermediate Line Dance
1:00 Caregivers Support
6:30 Tai Chi Introductory Class
7:00 Tai Chi for Health & Stress
7:45 Tai Chi for Health & Fitness
8:30 Pickleball
9:00 P.A.T.H.
9:30 Feldenkrais
9:45 Yoga
10:00 Wii Sports
12:00 Beginning Line Dance Class
12:00 Lunch – Kielbasa
12:30 Legal Advice
1:00 Intermediate Line Dance Class
1:00 Painters Group
1:30 Grief & Loss Support
THURSDAY
5
9:00 Tai Chi
9:45 Strength Training
9:45 Therapeutic Yoga
10:00 Computer Forum
10:00 Drivers Safety Program
11:00 Gym Exercise
12:00 Lunch – Sweet Potato Crusted
Pollock
1:00 Book Discussion
1:15 Bingo
5:30 Yoga - Longacre
6
8:30 Pickleball - canceled
7
10:00 Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
10:00 Quilters
10:00 Wii Sports
12:00 Lunch – Chicken Drumstick
1:00 Brain Games
Stars & Stripes
Celebration
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Conway Hall closes
at 1:00 pm
12
19
9:00 Tai Chi
9:45 Strength Training
9:45 Therapeutic Yoga
10:00 Computer Forum
10:30 Hearing Loss D.A.T.A. Group
11:00 Gym Exercise
12:00 Lunch – General Tso Chicken
1:15 Bingo
5:30 Yoga - Longacre
13
26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING
8:30 Pickleball
10:00 Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
1:00 - 3:00 Karaoke
8:30 Pickleball— canceled
10:00 Bill’s Morning Tai Chi
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10:00 Quilters
10:00 Wii Sports
11:00 Photography Club
12:00 Lunch – Italian Chicken Parmesan
1:00 Brain Games
12:00 Friday Film
“The Jersey Boys”
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28
Center Closed
Thanksgiving
Break
Center Closed
14
10:00 Quilters
10:00 Wii Sports
12:00 Lunch – Macaroni & Cheese
9:00 Tai Chi
20
9:45 Therapeutic Yoga
9:45 Strength Training—canceled
10:00 Computer Forum
11:00 Gym Exercise-canceled
12:00 Lunch – German Stuffed Pepper
1:15 Bingo
5:30 Yoga - Longacre
6:30 Tai Chi Introductory Class
7:00 Tai Chi for Health & Stress
7:45 Tai Chi for Health & Fitness
FRIDAY
HEALTH AND NUTRITION NEWS
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bound meals and assist in serving meals Mon-Fri. Please call (248) 473-1825 for more information.
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TRANSPORTATION NEWS
The Transportation program provides curb-to-curb van
service to adults (55 or better) and disabled residents of
Farmington/Farmington Hills. Priority is given to
medical appointments. Other destinations are offered
based on availability. Current destinations include:
When & How to Wash Your Hands
When should you wash your hands?
• Before, during, and after preparing food
• Before eating food
• Before and after caring for someone who is sick
• Before and after treating a cut or wound
• After using the toilet
• After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has
used the toilet
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
• After handling pet food or pet treats
•
Medical appointments in Farmington, Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield, Southfield,
Livonia, and limited destinations in Royal Oak.
•
Farmington Hills Center for Active Adults
Shuttle - available daily with morning and afternoon stops.
After touching garbage
How should you wash your hands?
• Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or
•
Shopping at Busch’s & Kroger. Other shopping
destinations are available with a minimum of 3
passengers.
•
•
12 Oaks Mall Shuttle now runs on Thursdays.
•
Other destinations: hospital/nursing home
visits, salon/barber appointments, banking or
pharmacy trips.
Transportation is available Monday – Friday, 9:00 am
– 3:30 pm. Reservations can be made by calling at least
3 - 4 working days prior to appointment. Please call
248-473-1864 for reservations between the hours of 8
am - 3 pm. Do not leave a message for your appointment, leave your name and phone number and
dispatch will call you back. A $2 donation each way
is critical to the survival of the program.
Two SMART services are available for you!
The SMART Dial-A-Ride Service and the SMART
Connector Service are both a Monday through Friday service. The hours are 6 am until 6 pm. Last pick-up
must be made by 5 pm. Call (866) 962-5515 for more
details.
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cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the
soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between
your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer?
Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end
twice.
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
•
What should you do if you don’t have soap
and clean, running water?
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce
the number of microbes on them in most situations. If soap
and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-based hand
sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of microbes on
hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all
types of germs.
Hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are
visibly dirty or greasy.
How do you use hand sanitizers?
• Apply the product to the palm of one hand (read the label
to learn the correct amount).
• Rub your hands together.
• Rub the product over all surfaces of your hands and
fingers until your hands are dry.
•
Article taken from: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
CLUBS & GROUPS
Quilters - Meet each Friday at 10:00 am
Red Hat Society - Meet the 3rd Wed. at 11:00 am
Sojourn Bears - Meet 4th Monday at 1:00 pm
Computer Forum - Each Thursday at 10:00 am
Pinochle Group - Each Monday at 9:45 - 12:00 pm
Duplicate Bridge - Every Monday at 1:00 pm
Coupon Clippers - Meet the 1st Tues at 10:00 am
Painters Group - Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Photography Group - Each 3rd Friday at 11:00 am
Veterans’ Group—Meet the 1st Wed. at 1:00 pm
Heritage Hikers - Meet at Heritage Park each Sat.
at 10:00 am. Call 248-473-1823 for more information.
SUPPORT GROUPS
The Adults 50 & Better provides support groups that
provide encouragement, activities, speakers, socialization, & more:
• First Step Stroke - Meet Tues at 1 pm
(dines out the 2nd Tuesday in October)
• Stroke Caregivers- Meet most 3rd Tues at 1 pm
• Low Vision Support- Meet 1st Wed at 12:30pm.
• Caregivers - Meet 1st & 3rd Wed at 1pm
The meetings are open to anyone.
Senex is a social and recreational day
program dedicated to serving seniors with
functional needs in our community by
becoming involved in the activities offered
by the City of Farmington Hills
Adults 50 & Better.
The Senex Program is open:
Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Participants may attend full or half days.
For more information:
Costick Activities Center
28600 Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
November 5 - A representative from the Farmington Hills Police Department will speak about how police respond to requests for help with
dementia patients and what actually happens when 911 is called.
December 3 - Jacqueline Lypka, MA, CCC-A, a certified Licensed audiologist, will talk about the relationship between hearing loss and dementia.
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Grief & Loss - Meet 2nd & 4th Wed at 1:30 pm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR:
Meals on Wheels (deliver meals, pack meals)
Home Chore (varied tasks around the home)
S.A.G.E. (Senior Adults Giving to Education)
Kitchen (helping prepare meals)
Gift Shop Attendant
Special Events
If you have some time to spare and would like to
TRAVEL NEWS
Availability changes, call 248 473-1823 for status! Cancellation policies vary, check flyers.
No refunds for any trips within 24 hours of trip departure.
“The Reflections” Holiday Luncheon Show, Frankenmuth, MI, Wednesday, December 3,
Departs 9:00 am - Returns 6:15 pm. Round trip transportation via modern motorcoach. Luncheon
Show at the Bavarian Inn and shopping time after the show. $89.00 pp. Rybicki Tours
“Senior Day at the Auto Show and Greek Town Casino” Detroit, MI, Wednesday, January 21,
2015 Departs 8:00 am - Returns 5:30 pm. Round trip transportation via modern motorcoach. You’ll
arrive when the doors open and have 2 hours to view the show before it gets crowded and 5 hours to
spend at Greektown Casino. Everyone will receive $20.00 in coin! $34.00 pp. Bianco Tours
“The Lettermen Show”, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI, January 12 - 13,
2015 (Monday-Tuesday 2 days/1 night) Round trip transportation via modern motorcoach. One night
Accommodations at the Soaring Eagles Casino Hotel, tickets to the Lettermen matinee show on Monday, Casino incentive package of $30.00 downloadable premium play plus $20.00 dining card.
$159.00 pp dbl occupancy. Rybicki Tours
Snowfest Luncheon Show, Frankenmuth, MI, Thursday, January 22, 2015, Departs 8:45 am Returns 6:00 pm. Round trip transportation via modern motorcoach. Enjoy Zender’s famous 2-piece
chicken luncheon with all the trimmings and a dueling piano show. Free time after the show for shopping on Main Street. $89.00 pp. Rybicki Tours
The Special Services Adults 50 & Better are grateful to American House of Farmington Hills
for generously sponsoring our Stars & Stripes Veteran’s Day Celebration for the 18th year!
See info below from our sponsor.
American House of Farmington Hills, sponsors of our Stars & Stripes Veterans Celebration, believe that
their residents and their families are the most important part of their home. They offer the finest services available by tailoring them to the individual needs of each resident. Services available include: meal preparation,
daily housekeeping, weekly laundry, activities, 24-hour staffing, scheduled transportation, month-to-month
rentals, and access to personal caregivers. They strive to maximize their residents’ personal independence and
quality of life. Facilities include efficiencies and 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. If you have questions or would like
additional information please feel free to call American House of Farmington Hills, 248-471-9141.
The Special Services Adults 50 & Better are grateful to Sanctuary at Marion Oakland for generously sponsoring our Turkey, Pumpkins, & Bingo, Oh My! Event. For the 3rd year, see info
below from our sponsor.
Sanctuary at Marion Oakland was our generous sponsor for this year’s Thanksgiving Day Party. Forget
what you know about retirement communities. We’re nothing like that. At Sanctuary at Marian Oakland, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and support when they need it.
Our affordable, cozy independent living apartments provide the ultimate in convenience and individualized
services within a warm and friendly environment. Residents can enjoy life-enriching community activities, going on group outings, or just relaxing without maintenance worries.
Thank you to Betty Clausen & Busch’s West Bloomfield for their generous brown bag contribution for our
Meals on Wheels program.
IN MEMORIAM
OUR SYMPATHY TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Ann Whitworth