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Volume 34 • Issue 12 • December 2014
Davison
News & Views
We are CLOSED
December 24th, 25th,
31st & January 1st, 2015
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Years!
Davison Area Senior Center
10135 Lapeer Rd. Davison
810.658.1566
The Mission of the Davison Area Senior Center is to provide, with the help of its staff and volunteers,
information and a range of services, activities and volunteer opportunities which promote personal growth,
health, friendship and independence for those 50 years and older in the Genesee County.
Staff
Index
Page 3…………………………….Kathy’s Connection
Page 4-5…….………………..………..Coming Events
Page 6……………………….….Games & Recreations
Page 7……………………..….………………...Classes
Page 9-12……………………….……...Advertisements
Page 8 & 13………….…………..…Monthly Calendar
Page 14………………………………Health & Fitness
Page 15…………………………..…Food for Thought
Page 16………………………………..Center Services
Page 17-20…………………………...………….Travel
Page 20………..……..2015 Newsletter Renewal Form
Kathy Davis, Executive Director
Joie Hitchcock, Assistant Director
June Vert, Morning Office Assistant
Brenda Baucus, Afternoon Office Assistant
Authority Board
Joan Snyder, Chairperson
Karen Miller, Treasurer
Maxine Koch, City of Davison Rep.
Beth Brancheau, City of Davison Rep.
Wanda Brown, Davison Twp. Rep.
Advisory Board
Office Hours
Duane Combs, Chairperson
Beth Brancheau, Vice Chairperson
Joan Teise, Secretary/Treasurer
Terry Chittle, Director
Joan James, Director
Dan Johnson, Director
Ann Lee, Director
Carolyn Roberts, Director
Debby Wilson, Director
Monday—Friday
9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Hours of Operation
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
Evenings as Scheduled
We would like to thank the
businesses that are helping
support our Newsletter by
advertising in our booklet
please call on these
businesses when looking for
products and services and
mention to them that you
saw their advertisement & please thank them
for their support!
Memorial Donations
Flowers, although pretty for a short
time, are gone far too soon. A
memorial donation instead of flowers
is a way to remember a friend or
family member who has been a part
of the Senior Center. This will
benefit the Center for a long time.
Rental
The Davison Area Senior Activity Center
Can be rented for certain activities.
Please call the Center for more information at
810.658.1566
Davison Area Senior Activity Center Funding Sources Include ~
Genesee County and the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, City of Davison, Davison Township, Contributions,
Memorial Donations & Fundraisers. We appreciate all who have made a difference.
This Newsletter is fully or partially funded by The Genesee County Senior Millage Funds. Your tax dollars at work!
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•News & Views
•December 2014
Kathy’s Connection~
To all our valued
friends:
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
&
HAPPY
NEW
YEARS!
Brenda, Joie, June & Kathy
810.658.1566
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810.658.8044 Fax
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www.davison-sc.org
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Coming Events
Ask a Lawyer—FREE
Lori Tallman, PLC
Practices Law in Wills & Trusts, Powers of
Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Family Law,
General Civil, Landlord/Tenant,
Traffic & Criminal
Sunday Bash
Variety Music By Jim & Betty Hedrich
Sunday, December 7 & December 21, 2014 ~
4:00—6:30 p.m.
2nd Wednesday of the month
December 10, 2014 ~ 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
$8.00 pp at the Door
Let’s Dance with Andy Williams
Includes: Light Lunch, Snacks &
Beverages, Music for your listening & dancing
enjoyment.
You don’t need a ticket in advance!
For more information call
Jim & Betty Hedrich at 810.659.2240
Sloan Museum Presentation
Friday, December 12, 2014
At the Davison Area Senior Center
4:00—5:00 p.m.
This History Outreach Program
on Flint’s Street Names
& their Origins!
Have you ever wondered how the city streets
received their names? Did you know many of these
streets were named after people? Who are these
people whose names we see every day? You will
discover what role these people played in the history
of Flint, and what significant accomplishments they
achieved to have a street named after places and
companies, and how they are connected to them.
This 40 minute presentation, ‘Flint’s Street Names
and their Origins”, will answer those questions and
so much more! This outreach program is made
possible through a grant from the Ruth Mott
Foundation, allowing Sloan*Longway to bring this
program directly to the Senior Center at no cost to
you! The program speaker is Kyle Rogers, a flint
native. Mr. Rogers is a senior at the University of
Michigan-Flint studying History, Secondary
Education, & Psychology.
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Line Dance, Couples Dance & Clogging
Saturday, December 13, 2014
6:30– 10:30 p.m.
$8.00 pp at the Door
Includes Dancing, Free Snacks &
Beverages
Kidney Smart Is the Smart Start—FREE
Friday, December 19, 2014 @ 9:30-11:30 a.m.
RSVP by December 12, 2014
Learn how kidneys function and the causes of
chronic kidney disease, how medications, exercise,
diet and nutrition work together to keep you healthy,
what are the “Kidney Enemies”, how to manage
other related health conditions including diabetes
and hypertension, how to continue educating
yourself and what treatment choices are available,
access placement and maintenance, & how to Make
a Plan, Stay the Course and Take Control. Classes
are taught by a certified Kidney Smart Educator.
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Income Tax Appointments
The Center will start taking appointments
for tax season the beginning of January
2015 ~ Please mark your calendars and look for
more information coming in the January Newsletter!
•News & Views
•December 2014
Coming Events
Pelvic Floor: An Owner’s Manual
Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.
GCCARD SENIOR
NUTRITION PROGRAM
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
12:00—12:30 p.m.
Pot Roast w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable
Blend, Stuffing & Cranberry Orange Relish
Wheat Roll & Margarine, Cake
Cranberry Juice
Final Count Due By December 5, 2014
Advance registration no later than
Monday, March 9, 2015
810.658.1566
Many women have concerns about urinary leakage
and pelvic pain. Lisa Priestap, Senior Physical
Therapist with McLaren –Flint, will be providing a
presentation on things you can do to keep your
pelvic floor healthy, and to help with current
problems. Attendees will learn how daily habits can
affect pelvic health.
Consumers Energy
Are you 65 or older and head of
the household? You may qualify
for: shut-off protection, no late payment charges,
and payment plans.
Call 800.477.5050 or visit
www.ConsumersEnergy.com/seniors
Lisa discusses this “uncomfortable topic” in a fun
and casual manner. You’ll learn things that you
should have been taught a long time ago.
CALL 2-1-1 ~ Links people with information or
agencies that can help with utility assistance and
other many emergency needs.
ELDER LAW OF MICHIGAN ~ Helps with
important basic needs: food, medicine, healthcare,
utilities, housing and taxes. Contact 800.347.5297
or www.elderlawofmi.org/benefits
PEOPLECARE ~ Helps individuals and families
with emergency needs, such as food, clothing,
transportation, shelter, home heating and medicine.
Contact your local Salvation Army.
THE HEAT & WARMTH FUND (THAW) ~
Provides low-income individuals and families in
Michigan with emergency energy assistance, For a
screening site, contact 800.866.8429.
BUDGET PLAN ~ Spreads your annual energy
costs into equal monthly payments.
WINTER PROTECTION PLAN (WPP) ~ Protects
seniors age 65 or older from service shut-off and
high payments during the winter (Nov. 1 to March
31).
SHUT-OFF PROTECTION PLAN (SPP) ~ Provides
year-round protection from shut-off for seniors.
Many older adults experience concerns about falling
and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is
an award-winning program designed to manage falls
and increase activity levels. This program
emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. You
will learn to view falls as controllable, Set goals for
increasing activity, Make changes to reduce fall risks
at home, Exercise to increase strength & balance.
Location: Davison Senior Center
Time: 4:30—5:30 p.m. ~ On Mondays for 8 weeks
starting Monday, January 26, 2015
Christmas 2014 at Crossroads
6140 Bray Rd.
December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 23, 26-28 & 30
4:00—9:00 p.m.
This is the place to make happy holiday memories!
Come visit the Village when it’s decorated with
thousands of tiny sparkling lights, and chat with
villagers as they make vintage crafts. Stroll through the
Village shops where you’ll find great gifts for everyone
on your list. Santa, himself, will be in the Village to
greet you! There’s a show in the Opera House.
Admission to the show is included with your ticket to
the Village. And take a festive ride through the wintry
countryside on our beloved Huckleberry Railroad.
Senior: 60 + ~ Village Only $9.00
~ Village/Train $12.00
A Bit of Sunshine…
If you know someone whose spirits would
be lifted by receiving a card or note,
please stop by or call the front desk and
tell us their name.
810.658.1566
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810.658.8044 Fax
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Games & Recreation
Bowling Leagues
Wednesday & Friday, 12:30 p.m.
We have two fun Senior Bowling Leagues that meet
at Rollaway Lanes. For more information call
810.653.2011
Bridge
Tuesday & Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Chess & Checkers
Friday, 11:30 a.m.
Cribbage
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
Double Deck Pinochle
Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Euchre
Monday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Promptly @ 7:00 p.m.
Hand & Foot
Monday, 12:45 p.m.
Karaoke
Monday, 2:00—4:30 p.m.
Mah Jong
Monday, 1:15-5:30 p.m. (American)
Wednesday, 1:15-5:30 p.m. (Chinese)
Friday, 1:15-5:30 p.m. (American & Chinese)
Mexican Train Dominoes
Monday, 10:30 a.m.
Poker
Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
Quiddlers Card Game
Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
Need A New Watch Battery
1st Monday of every month
Starting at 10:00 a.m.
Bonnie Weber is here at the Center
changing watch batteries for $ .50 each
(No Water Resistant Watches)
Just Stop on By!
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Red Hatting at the Center—We
have three Red Hat Groups at our
Center having fun each month.
Red Hatters are a “Fun Only”
group that plans events and
outings for their members.
December Events~
Merry Matriarchs of Millinery ~ 3rd Tuesday of
every month at 12 noon—Courtland Center Movie
Day! Costs: $4.00 movie & $2.00 pop & popcorn.
Red Hat Mad Hatters ~
December 9th ~
Ruby Jewels Christmas Memories—Cost:
$30.00, Doors open at 12:00 p.m. @ UAW Local
651 Hall, 3518 Robert T. Longway Blvd., Flint—
Entertainment by “Evelyn Smallbladder” with a
special Christmas Program, Santa will be there
with gifts for everyone, Share the Wealth & Door
Prizes. Collecting items for the “Whaley’s
Children Center”.
December 10th ~
Christmas Extravaganza—Cost: $7.00, at 1:00
p.m. at 9691 Creekside Ct., Davison. You will
enjoy heavy Hor d’oeuvres, plan for next year/
volunteer as hostesses, reveal our 2014 Secret Pal,
draw Secret Pals for 2015! Please bring a $10 gift
for your secret pal if you have one.
Flint Institute of Arts
Art a la Carte
Is a series of informative programs focusing on
the arts. It is offered free of charge on
Wednesdays @ 12:15 pm. Visitors are
encouraged to bring lunch; coffee, tea and
cookies are provided.
The Flint Institute of Arts-1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
810.234.1695 or www.flintarts.org
December 3 ~ Seven Wonders of the Muslim World
December 10 ~ Seven Wonders of the Buddhist
World
December 17 ~ Bones of the Buddha
Van Rides with the Centers Van
REMINDER: If you are wanting a ride
with the Senior Centers Van you must
call in by 1:30 p.m. to schedule it the day before the
ride is needed. We need to make sure we have a
driver scheduled.
Thanks, Staff
•News & Views
•December 2014
Classes
COMPUTER CLASSES
Card Making & Scrapbooking
Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Come join in, enjoy the company, help
each other, & bring your own supplies
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 —12:00 p.m.
$5.00 per person each day
December 2 & 4—Internet Etiquette—How to
Davison Decorative Art Guild
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. & Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Beginner to Intermediate & Advanced
Registration is required—Call Toni @ 810.742.5510
For Walk-ins—Make it and take it! Come in and do
a watercolor. Limited seating—Costs $11.00
search efficiently using Google or Yahoo. What to look
for when browsing the web. What to do when you think
you have received a virus
December 9 & 11 —Microsoft Word—How to type
a letter, How to set up a Header/footer, How to use the
Microsoft templates, How to print things like address
labels, part templates, etc.
Hand Chimes Choir– FREE
Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Come join us and learn to make music with
hand chimes
December 16 & 18—Question & Answer—Come
in with any questions you might have about computers.
If interested in one of these classes or you have
another topic for a class please call
the Senior Center 810.658.1566
Painting is Fun—FREE Painting Help
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Painting watercolor, acrylic or oil
Penning the Past—Life Stories Class
Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
Penning the Past” is a class designed to help you
write your life story. You will receive tips on how to
recall moments in your past and how to put these
recollections on paper in an interesting fashion.
Our Thanksgiving / Veterans Dinner
Was a huge success. We want to Thank the
Heritage Arbor #771 of Gleaners Life Insurance
Society for sponsoring it, cooking, setting-up,
serving & cleaning up ~ Thanks!
Also, we would like to thank all the people that
came and donated can goods to
Outreach East of Davison!
Polymer Clay Class
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
Instruction on bake-able clay-making
jewelry and treasures. Drop-ins are
welcome!
Supplies Wish List
Our Center uses many supplies
on a daily basis.
At this time we welcome donations of
Sit & Stitch
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
Socialize while sharing ideas, patterns,
skills and currant projects. Don’t sit
home alone, join this great group to
work on your project or learn a new one while
meeting new friends.
8-1/2” x 11” Copy Paper
We have scheduled
Beginning Pickle ball…
Wood Carving
Monday, 9:00 a.m.
This group of knowledge carvers share
their talents with anyone wishing to learn
the art of carving.
810.658.1566
on Thursdays @ 4:30—5:30 p.m.
Come on in to learn how to play pickle ball. We
have Terry Chittle & Joan Teise here to teach you
the rules and the basic of the game.
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810.658.8044 Fax
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www.davison-sc.org
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•News & Views
•December 2014
9:00 Pool Table
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9:00 Wood Carving
9:30 Ping Pong
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Video Exercise
10:00 MMAP
10:00 Neo-Natal Knitting Group
10:30 Mexican Train
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2:00 pm
4:007:00 pm
9:00 Pool Table
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9:00 Wood Carving
9:30 Ping Pong
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Change Watch Batteries
10:00 Video Exercise
10:00 MMAP
10:30 Mexican Train
10:45 Chair Zumba Gold
11:30 Pro-Hearing Center
12:00 Marinated Steak
12:30 Euchre
12:30 Hand & Foot
1:15 Mah Jong
2:00 Karaoke
2:00 Blood Pressure
2:00 Grief Support Group
5:00 Poker
6:30 Tai Chi/Qi Gong
7:00 Sweet Adeline's
8:30 Pickle Ball
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9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Davison Alumni
10:00 Computer Class
9:00 Pool Table
1
9:00 Wood Carving
9:30 Ping Pong
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Change Watch Batteries
10:00 Video Exercise
10:00 MMAP
10:30 Mexican Train
10:45 Chair Zumba Gold
12:00 Country Style Chicken
12:30 Euchre
12:30 Hand & Foot
1:15 Mah Jong
2:00 Karaoke
2:00 Blood Pressure
2:00 Grief Support Group
5:00 Poker
6:30 Tai Chi/Qi Gong
7:00 Sweet Adeline's
Shuffleboard
Hand Chimes
Quiddlers
Line Dance
8:30 Pickle Ball
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9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Davison Alumni
10:00 Computer Class
11:00 Book Club Mtg.
12:00 Pot Roast w/Gravy
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00
1:00
2:30
4:00
12:30 Eye Glass Checks
& Adjustments
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
12:00 White Chicken Chili
8:30 Pickle Ball
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9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Davison Alumni
10:00 Computer Class
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Shuffleboard
1:00 Hand Chimes
2:30 Quiddlers
4:00 NO Line Dance
7:00 Lions Club Meeting
12:00 Char Beef Steak
Tuesday
Monday
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Sun.
12:00 Pulled Pork Sandwich
8:00 Yoga
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9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Beginner Line Dancing
9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 Computer Class
11:30 Zumba Gold Toning
Thursday
9:00 Polymer Clay
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9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Women’s Pool
10:00 Strength Exercise
10:00 Painting Class
10:45 Blood Pressure &
Glucose Test
9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Massage Therapist
9:00 Veterans Services
10:00 Video Exercise
10:30 Ping Pong
11:30 Chess & Checkers
12:00 Macaroni & Cheese
1:00 Dbl. Deck Pinochle
1:15 Mah Jong
1:30 Qi Gong
7:00 Euchre
Friday
12:00 Meatballs w/Pasta
10:00 Computer Class
11:30 Zumba Gold Toning
8:00 Yoga
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9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Beginner Line Dancing
9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Line Dancing
10:00 Computer Class
11:30 Zumba Gold Toning
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10:00 Video Exercise
10:30 Ping Pong
11:30 Chess & Checkers
9:00 Great Lakes Marketing
Research
9:00-11:00 Food Surplus Pick-up
Dbl. Deck Pinochle
Mah Jong
Qi Gong
Euchre
9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Massage Therapist
1:00
1:15
1:30
7:00
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12:00 Vegetable Cheese Lasagna
Yoga
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Pool Table
9:00 Massage Therapist
Beginner Line Dancing
10:00 Video Exercise
Davison Decorative Art Guild
10:30 Ping Pong
Line Dancing
11:30 Chess & Checkers
10:00 Alzheimer Support Group
8:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:30
12:30 Euchre
1:00 Card Making & Scrapbooking
1:00 Shuffleboard
2:00 Life Stories
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
6:00 Generation Band Dance 4:30 Beginning Pickle Ball
5:30 Grief Support
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
5:30 Pickle Ball
9:00 Polymer Clay
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9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Women’s Pool
10:00 NO Strength Exercise
10:00 Painting Class
11:00 Ask A Lawyer
12:00 Pork Chop w/Gravy
12:00 Bridge
12:30 Cribbage
12:30 Sit & Stitch
1:00 Ping Pong
1:15 Mah Jong
5:00 Poker
5:30 Tai-Chi
12:30 Euchre
1:00 Card Making & Scrapbooking
1:00 Shuffleboard
2:00 Life Stories
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
4:30 Beginning Pickle Ball
6:00 Generation Band Dance 5:30 Grief Support
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
5:30 Pickle Ball
9:00 Polymer Clay
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9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Women’s Pool
10:00 Strength Exercise
10:00 Painting Class
12:00 Turkey Burger
12:00 Bridge
12:30 Cribbage
12:30 Sit & Stitch
1:00 Ping Pong
1:15 Mah Jong
3:00 Advisory Board Mtg.
5:00 Poker
5:30 Tai-Chi
Wednesday
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8:00 am
Yoga
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6:3010:30
pm
8:00 am
Yoga
13
8:00 am
Yoga
Sat.
810.658.1566
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8:30 Pickle Ball
30
9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Davison Alumni
10:00 Computer Class
12:00 Baked Ham Steak
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Shuffleboard
1:00 Hand Chimes
2:30 Quiddlers
4:00 Line Dance
9:00 Pool Table
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9:00 Wood Carving
9:30 Ping Pong
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Video Exercise
10:00 MMAP
10:30 Mexican Train
10:45 Chair Zumba Gold
12:00 Chicken & Dumpling
12:30 Euchre
12:30 Hand & Foot
1:15 Am. Mah Jong
2:00 Karaoke
2:00 Blood Pressure
5:00 Poker
6:30 Tai Chi/Qi Gong
7:00 Sweet Adeline's
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4:007:00 pm
8:30 Pickle Ball
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9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Davison Alumni
10:00 Computer Class
12:00 Bean Soup
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Shuffleboard
1:00 Hand Chimes
2:30 Quiddlers
4:00 Line Dance
9:00 Pool Table
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9:00 Wood Carving
9:30 Ping Pong
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Video Exercise
10:00 MMAP
10:30 Mexican Train
10:45 Chair Zumba Gold
12:00 Stuffed Cabbage in Sauce
12:30 Euchre
12:30 Hand & Foot
1:15 Am. Mah Jong
2:00 Karaoke
2:00 Blood Pressure
5:00 Poker
6:30 Tai Chi/Qi Gong
7:00 Sweet Adeline's
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Shuffleboard
Hand Chimes
Quiddlers
Line Dance
1:00
1:00
2:30
4:00
10:45 Chair Zumba Gold
12:00 Meatloaf
12:00 Flint Arrowhead Chorus
12:30 Euchre
12:30 Hand & Foot
1:15 Mah Jong
2:00 Karaoke
2:00 Blood Pressure
3:00 Authority Board Mtg.
5:00 Poker
6:30 Tai Chi/Qi Gong
7:00 Sweet Adeline's
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CLOSED
CHRISTMAS
EVE!
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7:00 Evening Star Quilters
12:00 Salisbury Steak
12:00 Bridge
12:30 Cribbage
12:30 Sit & Stitch
1:00 Ping Pong
1:15 Mah Jong
5:00 Poker
5:30 Tai-Chi
CLOSED
MERRY
CHRISTMAS!
1:00
1:15
1:30
7:00
Double Deck Pinochle
Mah Jong
Qi Gong
Euchre
12:00 Baked Pollock Amandine
FOR A COPY
OF A FULL
LUNCH MENU
ASK JUNE OR
BRENDA AT
THE FRONT
DESK!
25 9:00 Pool Table
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9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Video Exercise
10:30 Ping Pong
11:30 Chess & Checkers
12:00 Beef Stew w/Veggies
1:00 Double Deck Pinochle
1:15 Mah Jong
1:30 Qi Gong
7:00 Euchre
12:00 Grilled Chicken
12:30 Euchre
1:00 Card Making & Scrapbooking
1:00 Shuffleboard
2:00 Life Stories
4:30 Beginning Pick Ball
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
5:30 Pickle Ball
8:00 am
Yoga
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Health & Fitness
Line Dancing
Intermediate-Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.-$4.00 pp
Beginner-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.—$1.50 pp
Intermediate-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.—$3.00 pp
Pickle-ball
Regular—Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Beginning-Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Regular—Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Zumba Gold
Monday, 9:30—10:30 a.m.
Zumba Gold Chair
Monday, 10:45—11:30 a.m.
Zumba Gold Toning
Thursday, 11:30—12:30 p.m.
Drop-in, Fee $5.00 per class
Ping Pong
Monday, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:30 a.m.
Pool Table
Monday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m. (Men’s Pool)
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. (Women’s Pool) For more
information call Jean 810.813.4674
Room available when not scheduled
Shuffleboard
Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Strengthening Exercise Class
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
$1.00 per person each class
A licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
from Optimal Rehabilitation & Wellness
performs the 40 minute exercise class that
will consist of strengthening exercises with
Theraband.
Tai Chi / Qi Gong Exercise—FREE
Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Improves balance & coordination
TOPS “Take Off Pounds Sensibly”
Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Weigh-in—
6:00 p.m. Meeting
$28.00 per year to join
Video Exercise—FREE
Monday & Friday, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Yoga
Thursday, 8:00—9:15 a.m.
$9.00 per hour
1 hour session workout with Lois Schneider
with a 10-minute deep relaxation
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Saturday Yoga—
Saturday, 8:00—9:15 a.m.
$10.00 per hour
1 hour session workout with Lois Schneider with a
10-minute deep relaxation
Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the
moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active, older
participant.
Pennies for Projects
We are collecting pennies at the Center!
Everybody has pennies laying around, we
are asking for you to donate them to the
Center. The donation jar is on the front office
counter, just drop them in! We have decided the
first project from this fund is a new Book Case for
our library. We have had many books donated to
our library and we have a need for an additional
bookcase. At this time our fund is at $450.00.
Please feel free to donate pennies, nickels, dimes,
quarters & bills. Thanks! to all the people that
have donated so far!
Massage Therapist
Emily Maurer, CMT
Here at the Center doing 1 hour massages on
Wednesdays & Fridays,
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Must call and make an appointment
with the front office @ 810.658.1566
Cost per hour ~ $30.00—60 yrs. and older
$35.00—Under 60 yrs.
2015 Senior Winter Games
Senior Winter Games of Genesee County
is in need of seniors who are willing to
volunteer to assist at event sites. If you are
interested in volunteering, please contact Melinda
Soper at the Swartz Creek Senior Center
810.635.4122 or Misty Moen at the Grand Blanc
Senior Center 810.695.3202
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•December 2014
Food For Thought
“The Lunch Bunch” Daily Lunch
12:00 Noon each weekday
GCCARD luncheon program. Call the
Center one day in advance by 1:00 p.m. to
sign-up for lunch. The suggested donation is $2.00
for anyone 60 years and over that lives in Genesee
County. The cost for under 60 or anyone that lives
outside of Genesee County is $3.00
Birthday Lunch Day
Monday, December 8, 2014
12:00 Noon
We honor anyone celebrating a birthday
with Birthday Cake donated from Davison
Bakery and a flower provided by Rayola Florist of
Davison. Also, Lorrainne Provost from Pro-Hearing
Center, Inc. has graciously offered to pay for the
lunches of our guests who are celebrating their
birthday with us during our Birthday Lunch get
together. When you call in to make your reservation,
make sure to let us know it is your birthday month!
Commodity Supplemental Food
Friday, December 19, 2014
9:00—11:00 a.m. ONLY
This senior food program follows the federal income
guideline of a Family of 1= $1,265 & a Family of 2
+ $1,705. Available to people 60 years or older.
Must register the first time receiving it and prove
your income.
TeFAP Commodity Program
Given out quarterly—4 Times a year
March, June, September & December
This is an additional food program with income
eligibility guidelines for 60 years of age and older
with a household size of 1 = $1,945 a month and a
household size of 2 = $2,622 a month
Home Delivered Meals
GCCARD provides a hot lunch and a
cold snack to homebound seniors 60
years and older who are unable to cook
and have no one to prepare meals. Call
810.239.7671 to schedule it.
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2015 Annual Senior
Winter Games
Registration
December 8January 15
Register at your local
senior center!
$12.00 per person
Tickets includes: Opening ceremony,
registration in as many events as you wish,
Senior Winter Games T-shirt and a closing
ceremony banquet
Opening Ceremony~
When: Monday, February 2, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Where: Davison Area Senior Center
Events~
February 2—February 26, 2015
Closing Ceremony & Banquet~
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11:00 am
Where: Davison Knights of Columbus Hall
Senior Winter Games of Genesee County
Announces 6 Major Sponsors for 2015:
Caretel Inns of Linden, Filippis Foundation,
First Merit Bank, HealthPlus MedicarePlus,
UAW Region 1-C, Valley Area Agency on Aging
Programs/Services are fully or partially funded
by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. “Your
tax dollars at work”
I would like to thank all the people that donated clothes
and money to my friend who has taken in Leo (A child
abused by his grandmother) and Tiffany (Leo’s mother,
who was also abused). I can’t tell you how much they
have appreciated all the items you have donated. It
doesn’t surprise me because the people I have met at
Davison Senior Center are very giving and thoughtful
friends. Thank you again from my friend (who has taken
in Leo and Tiffany) and from me, Bonnie Weber .
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•December 2014
Center Services
MMAP ~ The Michigan Medicare/
Medicaid Assistance Program is a free
service that can help you make health
insurance decisions. MMAP’s mission is
to educate, counsel, and empower Medicare
beneficiaries and those who serve them so that they
can make informed health decisions. 810.658.1566
or MMAP, INC @ 1.800.803.7174 for assistance all
year round.
Alzheimer’s Support Group—FREE
2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00-12:00 p.m.
The Alzheimer’s Support Group is open to anyone
caring for a family member of friend with
Alzheimer’s Disease or some form of dementia. For
more information contact Sue Purdy at 810.603.1974
Blood Pressure Checks—FREE
Monday, 2:00 p.m.
Walk-in blood pressure clinic is offered by volunteer
nurses—Connie Chirich, Charlene DeLodge, & Pam
Ferrell.
MiCafe
We will still process requests for the Food
Assistance Program, for those who qualify, and
redeterminations from DHS to continue your
benefits. Call the Center for an appointment with
Karen at 810.658.1566
Blood Pressure Checks /Glucose Checks—FREE
Last Wednesday of the month
10:45 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Walk-in blood pressure & glucose checks are offered
by Swartz Ambulance Paramedics
Genesee County Department of Veterans Services
1st Friday of Every Month
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ~ FREE
A representative here at the Center to help with
Veteran claims and Veterans benefit issues. The VA
pension program can help wartime veterans pay for
those high medical expenses if the veteran qualifies.
Eye Glasses Check & Adjustments—FREE
2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 12:30 a.m.
Matt Martorelli will be here for cleaning,
adjustments & eye pressure checks
Grief Support—FREE
Monday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ~ 8 Weeks
~thru December 8th
Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. ~ 8 Weeks
~thru December 11th
RSVP 810.496.8625 and leave a message if you are
planning on attending
Please call the Center for an appointment at 810.658.1566.
Request a list of information to bring when you schedule
your appointment!
Weather Reminder ~
If the Davison Schools are CLOSED
due to bad weather…
The Davison Senor Center
will be closed also!
Before venturing out,
be sure to tune in to the
TV stations Channel 12 & 25 and check the list!
Hearing Aid Assistance—FREE
2nd Monday of the Month @ 11:30 a.m.
Cleaning & check-up for your hearing aids by
Lorraine Provost from Pro-Hearing Center
KISS—Keeping Independent Seniors Safe-FREE
A program for seniors 60 and older
For more information contact: Evelyn Harris
810.249.6530 or Toll Free 855.561.5477.
Weekdays—8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Host Agency: Valley Area Agency on Aging.
Loan Closet
We have donated equipment available to borrow—
Bath Seats, Canes, Crutches, Toilet Seats, Walkers,
Wheelchairs. We ask for a $25.00 cash deposit and
you will receive your $25.00 back upon returning
items.
Legal Services—FREE
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan offers legal
assistance to senior citizens in Genesee County. Call
810.234.2621 for an appointment here at the Center.
810.658.1566
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Traveling Program
Cancellation Policy—Cancellation of any trip if
subject to a refund there will be a $5.00 cancellation
fee from the Center also. Cancellation on the day of
the trips or NO SHOWS—
NO Refunds—NO Exceptions!
TRIPS
Turkeyville “Redneck Christmas Carol”
With Ann’s Adventures
Friday, December 5, 2014…………….....$70.00 pp
This trip includes a delicious turkey dinner with all
the trimmings, the show and the motor coach transportation. Also includes an Actor Talk Back!
Trip flyers may be picked up at the Davison Senior Center
Overnight prices are based on double occupancy. Trip
reservations are not guaranteed until payment is received.
To avoid waiting lists or finding out that a trip has been
cancelled, sign up early. Travel programs have registration
deadlines. At deadline time, the trip will be cancelled if we
do not have enough committed travelers or you may have to
drive to a different pick-up spot.
Kenny Rogers Christmas at the Fox Theatre
With Ann’s Adventures
Saturday, December 6, 2014…………$116.00 pp
Main floor seats at the Fox Theatre for the 7:30 pm
show. A supper stop at Great Lakes Crossings (On
your own).
Please arrive 15-20 minutes
before departure time for all trips &
Park in the trip parking lot! - Thanks!
FireKeepers Casino & Christmas Lights
With Route 23
Monday, December 8, 2014……………..$35.00 pp
Trip includes round trip motor coach transportation
to Battle Creek, MI, 4 hours of gaming at the casino
with $20 on player’s club card & $5 in Food, a drive
through Christmas Lights at Jackson Fairgrounds.
Departs at 11:45 a.m.
We need to know...If you go on any of
our trips and you are not satisfied with
the service on the trip please let us
know! It will only make the next
experience better for all of us!
Thanks, Staff
If you are going on a Casino trip remember, when
signing up please bring in your PLAYERS CARD
NUMBERS with you, we must send the numbers
into the Casinos ahead of time!
Cirque Dreams Holidaze with Ann’s Adventures
Friday, December 19, 2014……..……..$110.00 pp
This magical Christmas show will be held at the truly
magnificent Fox Theater in Detroit. You will see an
international cast of multi-talented and brilliantly
costumed artists come to life and perform astonishing feats of disbelief. Cost includes: Motor coach
transportation & main floor tickets at the Fox Theater in Detroit. Departure at 11:00 am
The Davison Area Senior Center acts only as an agent for the
independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations,
transportation, sightseeing activities, or other services connected
with these tours. All such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of those suppliers. Davison Area Senior Center, its
employees, agents, directors, representatives, and assigns are not
responsible for any injury, damages, expenses, or losses of any
kind sustained by any person as a result of
participation in these tours.
Christmas Mystery Trip with Ann’s Adventures
December 28-30, 2014……………..$340.00 pp/dbl
Trip includes: 2 nights lodging, motor coach transportation, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, activities, admissions & FUN!!!
Note: All persons traveling to Canada must
have a passport or an enhanced driver’s license.
All casino packages are subject to change
without notice. Proper identification and Social
Security Card are required to collect prizes over the
amount of $1,199
New Year’s Eve in Traverse City w/Bianco Tours
December 30, 2014-January 1, 2015
$304.00 pp/dbl
Tour includes round trip transportation, 2 Nights at
the Country Inn & Suites in Traverse City, MI, 2
Continental Breakfasts & 2 Dinners, Featuring Turtle
Creek Casino, Little River Casino with $15 gaming
credit & Soaring Eagle Casino with $10 slot play &
$5 Food Voucher.
Note: For ALL trips going out of the Davison Area
Senior Center...PLEASE PARK in the trip parking
lot...It is the parking lot farthest South and the bus will
pick & drop you off there!
Thanks, Staff
810.658.1566
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Traveling Program
Motor City Casino with Route 23
Tuesday, January 20, 2015…$30.00 pp
Trip includes: Round trip motor coach
transportation to Detroit, 5 hours of gaming at Motor
City Casino with $30 on player’s card. Departure @
9:00 am
Detroit Auto Show
with Ann’s Adventures
Thursday, January 22, 2015....$40.00 pp
Trip includes: Motor coach transportation
& admission to the Auto Show at the Cobo Hall.
There will be a supper stop made on the way home
on your own. Pick-up at Davison if there area at
least 16 people.
Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace, MI
With Bianco Tours
January 31-February 2, 2015……$234.00 pp/dbl
Tour includes: Round trip transportation, 2 nights
stay at Kewadin Shores Casino Hotel, 2 breakfast
buffets, Featuring: Kewadin Shores Casino with
$10 cash voucher per day (3 times), $10 free play per
night (2 nights) & $10 food voucher (1 time).
Odawa Casino in Petoskey with $15 in instant
rewards, a bottle of water upon departure &
registration in the monthly guest appreciation
drawing! & The Bay Mills Casino in Brimley with
$10 free play!
Arizona
“Valley of the Sun” Sedona &
Tucson
With Shoreline Tours
February 21-27, 2015……………
$2,149.00 pp/dbl
Tour includes: Roundtrip Air-Detroit-Phoenix (nonstop), Round trip Airport Transfers, 1st Class
Touring motor coach, Fully escorted by Ann
Anderson, 3 Nights—Tucson—Sheraton Suites, 3
Nights—Sedona—Orchards Inn, 6 Breakfasts, 1 Box
Lunch—3 Dinners, Sightseeing Tour of Tucson, San
Xavier Mission, Pima Air & Space Museum,
Kartchner Caverns, Sabino Canyon Trolley Tour,
Pinnacle Peak & Trail Dust Town, Casa Grande
Ruins National Monument, Biosphere 2, Verde
Canyon Rail Journey, Sedona Trolley Tour, Leisure
Time in Sedona, Luggage Handling included all
Airlines Fees, Tax & Tips on included meals.
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Davison Area Senior Center
Chelsea, Michigan with Ann’s Adventures
Thursday, February 5, 2015…………..$72.00 pp
Trip includes: Motor coach transportation, Tour of
Jiffy Mix, Dinner & Tickets for “Steel Magnolias” at
the Purple Rose Theater. 7:00 pm performance.
FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek
With Route 23
Tuesday, March 17, 2015……….$37.00 pp
Trip includes round trip motor coach transportation
to Battle Creek, Michigan, 4 hours of gaming at
FireKeepers Casino with $20 on player’s club card &
$5 in food. Departure at 9:00 a.m.
Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks
With Ann’s Adventures
Thursday, March 26, 2015…….$78.00 pp
At the Joe Louis Arena. For a stop at the
Davison Senior Center we must at least have 16
people sign up, otherwise you must drive to Clio
Kmart for pick up at 5:30 p.m.
Turkeyville ~ Yakety Yak…
a Fifties Tale
With Ann’s Adventures
Friday, March 27, 2015….$72.00 pp
This trip includes a delicious turkey
dinner with all the trimmings, the show and the
motor coach transportation. Must have 16 signed up
for a stop at Davison Sr. Center.
On Golden Pond at Encore Musical Theatre
With Route 23
Thursday, April 9, 2015……..…$94.00 pp
This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer,
who are returning to their summer home on Golden
Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired
professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and
a failing memory-but still as tart-tongued, observant
and eager for life as always. Ethel, ten years
younger, delights in all the small things that have
enriched and continue to enrich their long life
together, and her character provides the perfect foil
for Norman. Trip includes: Round trip motor coach
transportation to Chelsea & Dexter, Michigan, Lunch
at the Common Grill in Chelsea, Tickets to see “On
Golden Pond” at the Encore Musical Theatre & a
Route 23 Escort. Departure at 10:00 a.m.
•News & Views
•December 2014
Traveling Program
Royal, Montmorency Falls, Visit to Ste. Anne de
Beaupre, Sightseeing Tour of Old Quebec City,
Leisure Time in Old Quebec, Sightseeing Tour of
Toronto, CN Tower, Toronto Harbor Cruise,
Luggage Handling, Tax & Tip on Included Meals.
Passport, Passport Card or Enhanced Driver’s
License. Deposit of $100 at time of registration with
a balance due April 1, 2015.
The Old South
with Shoreline Tours
Savannah—Charleston—Hilton Head
April 18-24, 2015…….$1,199.00 pp/dbl
Tour includes: Modern motor coach transportation,
6 Nights lodging, 6 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners, Daniel
Stowe Botanical Gardens, Trolley Tour of Savannah,
Savannah’s River Street, Sightseeing Tour of Hilton
Head Island, Dolphin & Nature Cruise, Sightseeing
Tour of Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation, Visit to
Beaufort and Tour Charleston Historic Market,
Luggage handling, Tax & Tip on included Meals.
Deposit of $100 at reservation with balance due
March 1, 2015.
Alaska Cruise Tour
With Princess Cruises
May 20—30, 2015………………….Must see flyer!
South Pacific the Musical with Route 23
At Encore Musical Theatre
Thursday, June 25, 2015………………...$94.00 pp
Trip includes: Round trip motor coach transportation
to Chelsea and Dexter, Michigan, Trip escorted by
Route 23, Lunch at The Common Grill in Chelsea,
MI & Tickets to see “South Pacific” at the Encore
Musical Theatre. Departures at 10:00 am
Turkeyville ~ Sex, Please, We’re 60!
With Ann’s Adventures
Tuesday, May 19, 2015..…$72.00 pp
This trip includes a delicious turkey
dinner with all the trimmings, the show
and the motor coach transportation.
Must have 16 signed up for a pick up at Davison Sr.
Center.
Turkeyville ~ Hatfield’s &
McCoy’s Musical Comedy Feud
with Ann’s Adventures
Friday, June 26, 2015…$72.00 pp
This trip includes a delicious turkey
dinner with all the trimmings, the show and the
motor coach transportation. Must have 16 signed up
for a pick up at Davison Sr. Center.
Greektown Casino with Route 23
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
$30.00 pp
Trip includes: Round trip motor coach transportation,
5 hours of gaming at Greektown Casino with $20 on
Player’s Club Card. Departure at 9:00 a.m.
Springtime in Niagara Falls
with Shoreline
May 7-8, 2015….$279.00 pp/dbl
Tour includes: Modern motor coach
transportation, 1 Night—Hilton Falls
view, 1 Breakfast, African Lion Safari,
Journey Behind the Falls, Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake,
Leisure Time in Niagara Falls. Note: Need
Passport, Passport Card or Enhanced Driver’s
License.
Quilt Gardens Tour
With Bianco Tours
July 6-7, 2015
$264.00 pp/dbl
In the heart of Northern Indiana’s Amish Country,
joining quilting, gardening and art into a one-of-akind experience! Tour includes: Round trip
transportation, 1 Night in Elkhart, Indiana, 1
Continental Breakfast, Thrasher Dinner at Das
Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant, Haystack Lunch at
an Amish Home, featuring Elkhart Co. Visitor
Center, Quilt Gardens Tour & Shopping in
Shipshewana, IN.
Montreal & Quebec City with 1000 Islands &
Toronto with Shoreline Tours
May 17-23, 2015………………….$1,699.00 pp/dbl
Tour includes: Modern motor coach transportation,
6 Nights lodging, 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners,
1000 Island Cruise, Montreal City Tour, Visit St.
Joseph’s Oratory, Nortre-Dame Basilica, Mont
810.658.1566
For complete flyers of all our trips ~ stop into the
Center and pick them up from our trip board!
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Davison Area Senior Center
10135 Lapeer Rd.
Davison, MI 48423
Phone: 810.658.1566
Fax: 810.658.8044
We’re on the Web!
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Alaska Cruise Tour with Grand American Tours
On the Star Princess ~ 11 Days / 10 Nights
May 20-30, 2015
Inside Cabin ID $2,982—Inside Cabin IC $2,997—Outside Cabin OF $3,582
Balcony Cabin BD $3,762—Balcony Cabin BC $3,777—Balcony Cabin BB
$3,792
Mini Suite Cabin MB $4,032
Must see flyer! Passport required! Anchorage, Mt. McKinley, Denali, Whittier, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay
National Park, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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