Volume 35 • Issue 1 • January 2015
Davison
News & Views
Remember~
We will be CLOSED …
January 1st—New Years &
January 19th—M. L. King’s
Birthday
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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Davison Area Senior Center
•News & Views
•January 2015
Kathy’s Connection~
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Karen, our
Medicare-Medicaid Assistance Program Coordinator, for all her
expert help always and especially during Open Enrollment time. She
is always going above and beyond to assist everyone with their
prescription coverage and more. You are a very dedicated and loyal
volunteer.
It is that time of year again to make your Tax Appointments.
You can call for your appointments starting the beginning of
January. Please remember that appointments are limited; those who
call early have a better chance of getting an appointment.
Look for more exciting programs & classes to begin this spring.
The Generation Band that performs on Wednesday evening has
proven to be very successful. I encourage and invite you to stop by
and enjoy the music. There is more information in the newsletter if
you are interested.
I would like to remind everyone about our “Closing Policy”, if the
Davison School District is closed due to weather conditions the
Davison Senior Center will also be closed. Even if conditions
improve during the day and early into the evening the center will
still remain closed for the entire day. You can check your local TV
stations; as soon as the School District closes we will notify the
TV stations.
I hope you have considered too participate in the Genesee
County Senior Winter Games this year. Whether you are a
participant, observer or volunteer it is bound to be a great
event this year.
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Coming Events
Stone Country Dance
Sunday, January 11, 2015
1:00-5:00 p.m.
$5.00 pp at the door!
Includes Dancing, Snacks & Beverages!
Generation Band Dance
@ The Davison Area Senior Center
Wednesdays,
January 7th, 14th & 21st
7:00—10:00 p.m.
Ask a Lawyer—FREE
Lori Tallman, PLC
$5.00 cover charge at the door!
Practices Law in Wills & Trusts, Powers of
Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Family Law,
General Civil, Landlord/Tenant,
Traffic & Criminal
Open Microphone!
Classic Country, Classic Rock…
2nd Wednesday of the month
January 14, 2015~ 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Let’s Dance with Andy Williams
Line Dance, Couples Dance & Clogging
Saturday, January 17, 2015
6:30– 10:30 p.m.
$8.00 pp at the Door
Includes Dancing, Free Snacks &
Beverages
Sunday Bash
Variety Music By Jim & Betty Hedrich
Sunday, January 25, 2015 ~
4:00—6:30 p.m.
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
Valentine’s Day Celebration Luncheon
$8.00 pp at the Door
Sponsored By Sterling House of Davison
Friday, February 13th, 2015
Must RSVP & Pay by February 6th
12:00—1:00 p.m.
$5.00 per person
All proceeds goes to Alzheimer’s Association
Menu: Lasagna, Tossed Salad,
Garlic Bread, Dessert & Coffee
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
Income Tax Appointments
The Center is taking appointments
for tax season now ~You must have
a scan card from our Senior Center
or any Senior Center in Genesee
County, if you don’t have a scan card when you
come in for your appointment you will have to fill
out an application to receive one, and you must be
50 yrs. old or older. This FREE service is only for
simple tax returns! 810.658.1566
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Davison Area Senior Center
Entertainment: Flint Arrowhead Chorus
•News & Views
We would like to send a special
thank you to Jerry Miller
(Bonnie Weber’s nephew) for
building the two beautiful
bookcases in our library! We so
greatly appreciate his kindness!
Thank you so much!
•January 2015
Coming Events
2015 Annual
Senior Winter
Games
Registration
December 8January 15
How to Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious problem
affecting more people every day. That’s
why learning how to prevent it is so important.
Knowing how to prevent identity theft makes your
identity more secure. The more people who know
how to prevent identity theft, the less inclined others
may be to commit the crime.
Preventing identity theft starts with managing your
personal information carefully and sensibly. Here
are a few simple precautions to keep your personal
information safe:
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~
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Not carrying extra credit cards, your Social Security
card, birth certificate or passport with you outside the house
can help you prevent identity theft.
• Keep new checks out of the mail.
When ordering new checks, you can prevent identity
theft by picking them up at the bank instead of having them
sent to your home. This makes it harder for your checks to be
stolen, altered and cashed by identity thieves.
• Be careful when giving out personal
When: Monday, February 2, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Where: Davison Area Senior Center
Events~
February 2—February 26, 2015
Closing Ceremony & Banquet~
information over the phone.
When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11:00 am
Where: Davison Knights of Columbus Hall
Identity thieves may call, posing as banks or
government agencies. To prevent identity theft, do not give out
personal information over the phone unless you initiated the
call.
• Your trash is their treasure.
Shred your receipts, credit card offers, bank
statements, returned checks and any other sensitive information
before throwing it away.
• Make sure others are keeping you safe.
Ensure that your employer, landlord and anyone else
with access to your personal data keeps your records safe.
• Protect your Social Security Number.
Make sure your bank does not print your Social
Security Number on your personal checks.
• Follow your credit card billing cycles closely.
Identity thieves can start by changing your billing
address. Making sure you receive your credit card bill every
month is an easy way to prevent identity theft.
• Keep a list of account numbers, expiration
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”
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. Also,
remember the van drivers must be back to the Center
by 4:00 p.m. So if making doctor, hair, nails, etc.
appointments make sure you allow for them to be
back.
810.658.1566
Only carry essential documents with you
dates & telephone numbers filed away.
If your wallet is stolen, being able to quickly alert
your creditors is essential to prevent identity theft.
• Create passwords or PIN numbers out of a
random mix of letters and numbers.
Doing so makes it harder for identity thieves to
discover these codes, and makes it easier for you to prevent
identity theft.
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www.davison-sc.org
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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
Cribbage
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
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.
January 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 ~ Thursday, January 8th
@ 1:00 pm—Feel Lucky? Meet at Lucky’s Steak
House. Ordering off the menu. Hostesses: Beth
Brancheau & Lynn Dickie. RSVP before 1-6-15.
Double Deck Pinochle
Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Flint Institute of Arts
Art a la Carte
Bridge
Tuesday & Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Chess & Checkers
Friday, 11:30 a.m.
Euchre
Monday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Promptly @ 7:00 p.m.
Hand & Foot
Monday, 12:30 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, 10:00 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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Davison Area Senior Center
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
January 7 ~ Matisse/Picasso:
Twin Giants of Modern Art
January 14 ~ North Star: Mark di Suvero
January 21 ~ California Clay in the Rockies
January 28 ~ Potters at Work
The Leach Pottery 1952
Pelvic Floor:
An Owner’s Manual
Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.
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.
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.
•News & Views
•January 2015
Classes
Card Making & Scrapbooking
Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Come join in, enjoy the company, help
each other, & bring your own supplies
Emergency Preparedness
Take Everyday Preventive Actions
to Stay Healthy
This Winter take precautions that will help you ward
off cold, flu, stomach viruses, etc. There is a lot of
fear right now over sickness and viruses. Many of
the everyday actions we take are our best defense in
keeping ourselves healthy. Take the following
precautions to reduce illness:
• Wash hands often with soap and water. Rub
hands together quickly for at least 20 seconds.
Make sure to wash under fingernails, between
fingers, and the backs of hands and wrists.
• Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a
flu shot every year.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
because germs spread this way.
• If you or your child are sick with fever or
vomiting stay home for at least 24 hours after
your symptoms are gone.
• Cough into your elbow and not into your hands.
• While sick, limit contact with others as much as
possible.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may
be contaminated with germs.
• Get the proper amount of sleep your body needs
to stay healthy. Adults should have 7-8 hours
per night and school aged children should get at
least 10 hours.
• Eat a healthy balanced diet including fruits,
vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
• Exercise regularly, thirty minutes of moderate
exercise five times a week is beneficial.
• Try to limit your level of stress. When an
individual is stressed it weakens the immune
system’s ability to fight off infection.
For more information on everyday preventive
actions go to www.cdc.gov
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
Hand Chimes Choir– FREE
Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Come join us & learn to make music with hand
chimes
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.
Polymer Clay Class
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
Instruction on bake-able clay-making
jewelry and treasures. Drop-ins are welcome!
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.
“Have hand sanitizer readily available at home,
work and in your car for when soap and water
are not available”
Wood Carving
Monday, 9:00 a.m.
This group of knowledge carvers share their talents
with anyone wishing to learn the art of carving.
Supplies Wish List
Our Center uses many supplies
on a daily basis.
At this time we welcome donations of
8-1/2” x 11” Copy Paper
& Styrofoam Soup Bowls
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.
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•January 2015
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1:00 pm
Sun.
9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Wood Carving
9:30 Ping Pong
9:30 Zumba Gold
10:00 Video Exercise
10:00 MMAP
10:00 Mexican Train
10:45 Chair Zumba Gold
11:30 Pro-Hearing Center
12:00 Bake Chicken Breast
12:30 Euchre
12:30 Hand & Foot
1:15 Am. Mah Jong
Wednesday
1:00
1:00
2:30
4:00
Shuffleboard
Hand Chimes
Quiddlers
Line Dance
12:30 Eye Glass Checks
& Adjustments
9:00 Polymer Clay
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9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Women’s Pool
10:00 Painting Class
11:00 Ask A Lawyer
12:00 Chicken Ala King
12:00 Bridge
12:30 Cribbage
12:30 Sit & Stitch
1:00 Ping Pong
1 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 Chicken Lasagna
1:00 Double Deck Pinochle
1:15 Mah Jong
1:30 Qi Gong
7:00 Euchre
Friday
12:00 Sliced Turkey w/Gravy
11:30 Zumba Gold Toning
12:30 Euchre
1:00 Card Making & Scrapbooking
1:00 Shuffleboard
12:00 Liver & Onions w/Gravy
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
11:30 Zumba Gold Toning
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2
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1:00
1:15
1:30
7:00
Double Deck Pinochle
Mah Jong
Qi Gong
Euchre
12:00 Boneless Rib in BBQ Sauce
10:00 Video Exercise
10:30 Ping Pong
11:30 Chess & Checkers
9:00-11:00 Food Surplus Pick-up
Double Deck Pinochle
Mah Jong
Qi Gong
Euchre
9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Massage Therapist
1:00
1:15
1:30
7:00
12:00 Baked Macaroni & Cheese
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
CLOSED
Happy
New
Year’s!
Thursday
12:30 Euchre
1:00 Card Making & Scrapbooking
1:00 Shuffleboard
2:00 Life Stories
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
7:00 Generation Band Dance 4:30 Beginning Pickle Ball
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
5:30 Pickle Ball
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8:30 Pickle Ball
6 9:00 Polymer Clay
9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild 9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Women’s Pool
9:30 Davison Alumni
12:00 Oven Fried Chicken
10:00 Painting Class
12:00 Meatloaf in Tomato Sauce
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
12:00 Bridge
1:00 Shuffleboard
12:30 Cribbage
1:00 Hand Chimes
12:30 Sit & Stitch
2:30 Quiddlers
1:00 Ping Pong
4:00 Line Dance
1:15 Mah Jong
7:00 Lions Club Meeting
3:00 Advisory Board Mtg.
5:00 Poker
5:30 Tai-Chi
Tuesday
12 8:30 Pickle Ball
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9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Davison Alumni
12:00 Swedish Meatballs
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
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
10:00 Mexican Train
10:45 Chair Zumba Gold
12:00 Swiss Steak w/Gravy
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
FOR A COPY
OF A FULL
LUNCH MENU
ASK JUNE OR
BRENDA AT
THE FRONT
DESK!
Monday
3
6:3010:30
pm
8:00 am
Yoga
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8:00 am
NO
Yoga
10
8:00 am
Yoga
Sat.
810.658.1566
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4:00—
7:00 pm
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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 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
4:30 Matter of Balance Class
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
12:00 Sloppy Joe
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Shuffleboard
1:00 Hand Chimes
2:30 Quiddlers
4:00 Line Dance
19 8:30 Pickle Ball
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9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
9:30 Davison Alumni
12:00 Char Beef Steak
12:00 Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Book Club Meeting
1:00 Shuffleboard
1:00 Hand Chimes
2:30 Quiddlers
4:00 Line Dance
Karaoke
Blood Pressure
Authority Board Meeting
Poker
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Sweet Adeline's
CLOSED
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
2:00
2:00
3:00
5:00
6:30
7:00
2:00
4:30
5:30
7:00 Generation Band Dance 5:30
Life Stories
Beginning Pick Ball
T.O.P.S. Group
Pickle Ball
7:00 Evening Star Quilters
9:00 Polymer Clay
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9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Women’s Pool
10:00 Painting Class
10:45 Blood Pressure &
Glucose Test
12:00 Boiled Turkey Ham
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
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
5:30 Pickle Ball
12:00 Pot Roast w/Gravy
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
11:30 Zumba Gold Toning
9:00 Polymer Clay
21 8:00 Yoga
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9:00 Massage Therapist
9:00 Pool Table
10:00 Women’s Pool
9:00 Beginner Line Dancing
10:00 Painting Class
9:00 Davison Decorative Art Guild
12:00 Stuffed Chicken Breast
9:30 Line Dancing
12:00 Bridge
11:30 Zumba Gold Toning
12:30 Cribbage
12:00 Bean Soup w/Diced Ham
12:30 Sit & Stitch
12:30 Euchre
1:00 Ping Pong
1:00 Card Making & Scrapbooking
1:15 Mah Jong
1:00 Shuffleboard
5:00 Poker
2:00 Life Stories
5:30 Tai-Chi
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
7:00 Generation Band Dance 4:30 Beginning Pickle Ball
5:30 T.O.P.S. Group
5:30 Pickle Ball
1:15 Mah Jong
5:00 Poker
5:30 Tai-Chi
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1:00
1:15
1:30
7:00
Double Deck Pinochle
Mah Jong
Qi Gong
Euchre
12:00 Baked Pollock Almondine
9:00 Pool Table
9:00 Massage Therapist
10:00 Video Exercise
10:30 Ping Pong
11:30 Chess & Checkers
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 Chili w/Ground Beef
1:00 Double Deck Pinochle
1:15 Mah Jong
1:30 Qi Gong
7:00 Euchre
8:00 am
Yoga
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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
Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the
moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active, older
participant.
Ping Pong
Monday, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:30 a.m.
Pennies for Projects
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
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 will use the money
for items we need around the Senior Center. Please
feel free to donate pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters
& bills. Thanks! to all the people that have
donated so far!
Shuffleboard
Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
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.
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, Wednesday & 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
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
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Davison Area Senior Center
We would like to thank
Margie Cole
for donating the funds to
get the two new bookcases in our library in
memory of her husband, Arden Cole.
Thank you so much from all of us that use
the Library here at the Senior Center!
Our PA System in the large room is now
working! We got charged for the
repairman to come & we found out that
buttons & cords had been changed! We
are asking PLEASE...if you are using our
microphones do not change any controls except the
volume control & the power strip button on the
floor! Thanks, Staff
•News & Views
•January 2015
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, January 12, 2015 @ 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, January 16, 2015
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.
You must fill out an application and prove your
income and get the approval before receiving it.
Ask the front office for the applications.
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.
At this time we are not taking any donations of loan
closet items (canes, crutches, bath seats, walkers,
toilets seats & wheel chairs).
Our Closet is packed full….Thanks Staff
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Emergency Preparedness
Are you Prepared for Winter?
Last winter in Genesee County we
experienced severe winter storms and prolonged
power outages. Before the weather gets bad it is
important for us to evaluate our emergency supplies
and think about what we may need to stock or
replace.
Make sure to include:
• Water, a gallon per person per day
• Foods such as nuts, energy bars, and nonperishables
• A hand held can opener
• Battery powered radio with extra batteries
• Flashlights with extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Duct tape
• Garbage bags and moist wipes
• A good multi-tool with pliers
• Cell phone with charger.
Remember to include supplies for your pets,
and any special needs your family may have. If you
experienced one of those storms or power outages
last winter think about what you needed during that
time so you can include it in your kit.
Also, establish an out of town emergency
contact person. Pick a friend or relative far enough
away that they will not be affected by the same
weather. Make sure that every family member has
the emergency contact’s information. It is important
that your contact person be out of town, because
local calls are more likely to be disrupted. For more
detailed information on emergency supplies creating
a plan, and how to stay safe during winter storms
visit www.ready.gov.
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 into the
TV stations
Channel 12 & 25
To check the list of closures...
•News & Views
•January 2015
Center Services
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Grief Support—FREE
Starting January 16, 2015
For 8 weeks
Friday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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!
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
Thaw Can Help
(The Heat and Warmth Fund)
Do you need assistance with your Energy Costs?
Do you have a past due Electric/Gas bill?
How much is your Consumers Energy Bill?
Can you provide a Social Security Card for every
one in your home?
Can you provide valid identification?
To REGISTER please call 810.962.2924
KISS—Keeping Independent Seniors Safe-FREE
A program for seniors 62 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.
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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.
Family Size:
1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person
$17,505 $23,595 $29,685 $35,775 $41,865
810.658.1566
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Maximum Income Requirements
Financial Advice & Planning—-Arrearage Advice
Repayment Information
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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
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
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.
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.
Please arrive 15-20 minutes
before departure time for all trips &
Park in the trip parking lot! - Thanks!
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!
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!
Motor City Casino with Bianco Tours
Wednesday, February 4, 2015…………$30.00 pp
Trip includes: Motor coach transportation, Gaming
at Motor City Casino with $30 in reward play on a
players card good for any slot machine. Departs at
9:00 am. If you have a players card, bring in the
number when registering.
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.
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.
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
Soaring Eagle Casino with Bianco Tours
Monday, March 16, 2015………………$43.00 pp
Tour includes: Round trip motor coach, Free time to
gamble a the Soaring Eagle Casino with a $10 coin
coupon & a $5 food voucher, Featuring...Gaelic
Storm. Departure at 9:30 am
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
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.
Passion Pilgrimage with Bianco Tours
March 24-25, 2015………….$283.00 pp/dbl
Trip includes round trip motor coach
transportation, 1 Night stay in Schererville,
Indiana, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner, Self
guided tour of the Shrine of Christ’s Passion, Dinner
at the Teibel’s Restaurant & Guided Tour, Mass &
Lunch at Carmelite Father’s Shrine.
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 to get a pick up here.
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.
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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.
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.
Cinco De Mayo at Caesars Windsor
with Bianco Tours
Tuesday, May 5, 2015……………………$30.00 pp
Trip includes: Round trip motor coach
transportation, Gaming at Caesars Windsor Casino
with a casino package of—either free lunch buffet
OR a $15 meal voucher, OR $15 coin voucher &
Live entertainment in Cosmos Lounge, strolling
Mariachi Band, FREE Chili Pepper Beads & nonalcoholic margaritas! Must have Passport, Passport
Card, or Enhanced Drivers License. Departs at 8:30
am. At registration if you have a players card, bring
it in.
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-onthe-Lake, Leisure Time in Niagara Falls. Note:
Need Passport, Passport Card or Enhanced Driver’s
License.
Stratford Festival featuring: “Sound of Music”
With Bianco Tours
Tuesday, May 12, 2015…………..……..$145.00 pp
Tour includes: Round trip motor coach
transportation, Buffet lunch at the Queen’s Inn,
Shopping around downtown Stratford, “Sound of
•News & Views
•January 2015
Traveling Program
Continue ~ Music” at the Festival Theatre. Departs
at 7:30 am. Must have passport, passport card or
enhanced drivers license.
Continue ~ S. Pacific—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
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
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.
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.
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.
Motor City Casino with Route 23
Tuesday, May 19, 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 club card. Departs at 9:00 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.
Traverse City National Cherry Festival with
Bianco Tours
July 7-9, 2015…………………….$495.00 pp/dbl
Tour includes: Round trip transportation,
Accommodations for 2 Nights at Turtle Creek
Casino Hotel in Williamsburg, MI with a $15
gaming credit & $2 meal discount each day, 2
Dinners, Featuring Wine Tasting at Chateau Chantel,
Guided Tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake
Shore, National Cherry Festival, Hoxie’s Farm
Market & Guided tour of Interlochen Center for the
Arts.
Alaska Cruise Tour on the Star Princess
May 20-30, 2015…………………$ Must
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FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek with Route 23
Tuesday, June 16, 2015………………….$37.00 pp
Trip includes: Round trip motor coach transportation
to Battle Creek, Michigan, 4 Hours of gaming at
FireKeepers with $20 on player’s club card & $5 in
food. Departs at 9:00 am.
Greektown Casino July 21, 2015
$30.00
Oregon Coast August 15-24, 2015
$3,299
MotorCity Casino August 18, 2015
$30.00
Lake Geneva September 9-11, 2015
$569.00
FireKeepers Casino September 15, 2015 $37.00
National Parks September 15-22, 2015
$2,899
Turkeyville
September 18, 2015
$72.00
For complete flyers of all our trips ~ stop into the
Center and pick them up from our trip board!
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
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Davison Area Senior Center
10135 Lapeer Rd.
Davison, MI 48423
Phone: 810.658.1566
Fax: 810.658.8044
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