Brownstown Township Community Center 21311 Telegraph Rd. Brownstown, MI 48183 (734) 675-0920 On the “web” at www.brownstown-mi.org JULY 2013 Brownstown Senior News Township Board Supervisor Andrew Linko Clerk Sherry A. Berecz Treasurer Barbara Warren Trustees John J. Cronin Michael D. Eberth Brian Peters Clyde P. Walters Recreation Director Mark Maxe Assistant Director Amy Thomas Senior Advisory Board Ralph Dickey Helen Fryer Karen Gardner JoAnn Jeffery Earl Jones Grace Militello Emmaline Moore Ron Peistrak Dottie Rogal Helen Slubowski Ethel Varga Dolores Zavalney Sarah Ziegler The Brownstown Community Center has monthly activities, like our Senior Club, “The Pleasure Seekers” that meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. We play games (Euchre, Dominos, Pinochle…) on the 2nd Wednesday! We also have daily lunch served @ 12 noon, just call the day ahead for a meal. Each week we have exercise on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and Quilting is on Wednesdays. Chair exercise is on Thursdays and Tai Chi on Friday mornings. Travel Club is on the 1st Monday, Bingo Breakfast on the 3rd Monday and Evening Pot Luck on the 4th Monday. The Dinner Dance will be on the 4th Thursday of this month. Check out the calendar then join us! Amy Thomas, your Senior Coordinator July News: Celebrating Independence! Feisty Red Hatters upcoming events... July 8 - Meeting at 11 July 23 - Gov. Croswell Tea Room in Adrian (10:15am) August 7 - Kinghaven at 12:00pm August 12 - Meeting at 11am If you enjoy having a good time with your friends, then the Brownstown Red Hat Club is for you!. There is no cost to join the Brownstown Chapter! Members and guests must dress in full regalia (red hat and purple outfit for women over 50 years of age, or pink hat and lavender outfit for women under 50 years old) when coming to Red Hat events and meetings. JOKE OF THE MONTH A Golfer and his friend Harry set out for the course one pleasant Friday morning. When the golfer returns home that afternoon, his wife asks how the game went? “Terrible”, he replies. “Harry had a heart attack on the third tee!” “That is terrible!” his wife exclaims. “tell me about it.” “Oh, man, for 15 holes, it was like, hit the ball, drag Harry… hit the ball, drag Harry…”
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Brownstown Township
Community Center
21311 Telegraph Rd.
Brownstown, MI 48183
(734) 675-0920
On the “web” at www.brownstown-mi.org
JULY 2013
Brownstown Senior News
Township Board
Supervisor
Andrew Linko
Clerk
Sherry A. Berecz
Treasurer
Barbara Warren
Trustees
John J. Cronin
Michael D. Eberth
Brian Peters
Clyde P. Walters
Recreation Director
Mark Maxe
Assistant Director
Amy Thomas
Senior Advisory Board Ralph Dickey Helen Fryer Karen Gardner JoAnn Jeffery Earl Jones Grace Militello Emmaline Moore Ron Peistrak Dottie Rogal Helen Slubowski Ethel Varga Dolores Zavalney Sarah Ziegler
The Brownstown Community Center has monthly activities, like our Senior Club,
“The Pleasure Seekers” that meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays. We play games
(Euchre, Dominos, Pinochle…) on the 2nd Wednesday! We also have daily lunch
served @ 12 noon, just call the day ahead for a meal. Each week we have exercise
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and Quilting is on Wednesdays. Chair exercise
is on Thursdays and Tai Chi on Friday mornings. Travel Club is on the 1st Monday,
Bingo Breakfast on the 3rd Monday and Evening Pot Luck on the 4th Monday.
The Dinner Dance will be on the 4th Thursday of this month. Check out the
calendar then join us! Amy Thomas, your Senior Coordinator
July News: Celebrating
Independence!
Feisty Red Hatters upcoming events...
July 8 - Meeting at 11
July 23 - Gov. Croswell Tea Room in Adrian (10:15am)
August 7 - Kinghaven at 12:00pm
August 12 - Meeting at 11am
If you enjoy having a good time with your friends, then the Brownstown Red Hat
Club is for you!. There is no cost to join the Brownstown Chapter! Members and
guests must dress in full regalia (red hat and purple outfit for women over 50
years of age, or pink hat and lavender outfit for women under 50 years old)
when coming to Red Hat events and meetings.
JOKE OF THE MONTH
A Golfer and his friend Harry set out for the course one pleasant Friday morning. When the golfer returns home that afternoon, his wife asks how the game went?
“Terrible”, he replies. “Harry had a heart attack on the third tee!”
“That is terrible!” his wife exclaims. “tell me about it.”
“Oh, man, for 15 holes, it was like, hit the ball, drag Harry… hit the ball, drag Harry…”
Enjoy lunch while making new friends! Lunch served daily at 12:00 noon,
year-round in the Community Center. Menus are available in the
monthly Senior Newsletter. Reservations are needed by 12 pm the day
prior; call (734) 675-0920. The suggested donation is $2.25. Get your
friends to call and meet them for lunch!
CONGREGATE LUNCH
Brownstown Transportation Program Would you like to visit the Brownstown Community Center for our wonderful programs, but don’t drive? We can provide transportation to the Center for activities for a small fee, $1, to come and enjoy the Bingo, Meetings, etc…
The Brownstown Transportation Service is provided by Brownstown Township for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Complete the application to qualify.
Call (734) 675-0920 for an application or for more information.
2013 HEARING CHECKS at the Brownstown Community Center
Appointments: Aug. 14, Oct. 9 & Dec 11.
Appointments begin at 10:00 am,
Call (734) 675-0920 for your appointment time.
Mr. Wizgird, BC-HIS, will be at the Center every
other month to provide our seniors with hearing
check-ups they need in the convenience of the
Community Center location. There is no charge to
you. Mr. Wizgird can do hearing evaluations and
hearing aid cleanings. If you are having trouble
with your ears or just need some
maintenance on your current equip-
ment, give us a call to make an
appointment with Mr. Wizgird.
Dr. Theodore BENS will be
coming to check feet on:
JULY 19
September 20
November 22
Call for your appointment. Times will begin at 1pm and more appointment dates may be added. Foot check will be every 9 weeks at the Browns-town Community Center. Check with them about your insurance coverage.
Call for Appt. 734-675-0920
Prepared for Sever Weather!
If you do not have a plan—Create a Crisis Plan.
We kind of take for granted that when it rains, the flowers get watered, the pavement gets wet
and the dogs stink a bit when they come in, but do you have in the back of your mind that the
roof is on tight and won’t leak, the basement is sealed and won’t flood, the power will be on until
I turn the lights off…?
What will you do “IN CASE OF EMERGENCY” or “ICE”. You need to have an ICE plan!
First is to have a communication action, who do you call, how do you call & where do you call
from? Where is the cell phone in the home or room where you are staying to be safe?
Keep batteries charged in flashlight, phone and radio in a Safe Room in the home. Keep blankets
(fresh and clean) along with food and water (checking their expiration dates every 4 months).
With your food, keep a manual can opener and a whistle to signal for help. In a small toolbox
keep medications and measuring spoons for each family member. Also have dust masks, plastic
sheeting and duct tape (to create a safe room in a damaged home). Keep a change of clothes for
each family member with the blankets and any personal hygiene items (in plastic sealed bag, like
ziplock). Keep a supply of food for your pet as well and a crate for each animal if you have room.
Remember your pet needs water too, so keep your bottle count high enough to help pets too.
Be aware of your family and neighbors, as you have no one closer in an emergency situation.
Review the plan when specific types of weather are coming (seasonal, etc…)
DO NOT PANIC! Always remember you have your plan in place and should follow it if something
happens. Talk to your family and make sure everyone knows where to go and what to do if Nature
comes in with an attitude of destruction.
Colors
Shades of gray
Blue and white
The sky and mountains
Fill my sight
A dash of purple
Gives a royal hue
And shifting winds
A changing view
And what would seem
An artists’ dream
Is here within
My own sunbeam
Ellie Starkey
Many Thanks go out for the month of
June for Donations to the Brownstown
Community Center!
We had donations of basket items and
meeting supplies. Please take the time to let
the ones in your Senior Clubs know that it is
important that they participate and help
out.
Caroline Caulk (TC), Donna Sexton (PS/TC)
MaryAnn & Fred Fischer (TC), Betty White (TC)
Don & Helen Walker (TC)
Linda O’Connor(PS/TC)
Alma Foley and Arnie Vernier (PS)
Ron Piestrak and Annie Tarnopolski (PS)
Larry & Saranel Ruch (PS)
Travel 2013
New trips are announced and offered at the monthly Travel Club meeting.
Brownstown residents can join the Travel Club for discounts on travel.
Membership is $10 per year. The next Travel Club meeting will be Monday,
July 1st, then on Aug. 5th, at 11:00am. Join us to learn about our new
trips. Any senior may travel with us; you do not have to be a member.
Put-In-Bay
July 9, Depart 8:15am - $116.00
Trip Includes:
R/T transportation via motorcoach
Tours & Time to sightsee
Snacks at Winery & lunch on way home
Toledo Mud Hens
July 28, Depart 4:30pm - $24
Trip Includes:
Transportation via Sr. Buses
Admission to the ball Game & Fireworks
Food and beverage on your own
Detroit Institute of Arts
August 7 - Depart 10am, $5
Trip Includes:
R/T transp. via motorcoach
Reception at arrival & gallery tour w/guide
Self-guided tour and lunch on your own
Monroe County Fair
July 31 - Depart 11:30am - $15
Trip Includes:
R/T transp. via Sr.Bus
Admission to Circus
Water and time to have fun
Macinac Bridge Walk
September 1 - 2, $179 (Dbl/pp)
Trip Includes:
R/T via Motorcoach & Hotel Accommodation
Casino incentives, time to shop.
Walk the 5 mile expansion Bridge for Fun!
New Mexico (Land of Enchantment)
October 3 – 9 - $2059 (dbl/pp)
Trip Includes:
R/T Air, Accommodations & Motorcoach
Tours, Sightseeing & Time for Shopping
Meals, Lodging and Beauty
Point Edward Charity Casino
August 20 - Depart 7:30am, $32
Trip Includes: R/T trans via Motorcoach
$15 Slot at Casino
Westview Orchards tour & snack
Need ID
Toledo Zoo
Sept. 17, Depart 9:15am - $38
Trip Includes:
Round trip transportation via Sr. Bus
Meal at Spaghetti Warehouse
Fun and exciting new exhibits & Animals
Great Lakes Crossing Shopping Day
Nov. 6, Depart 10am - $12
Trip Includes:
Snack on Sr. Bus
Round trip transportation to Auburn Hills
Time to Shop
Autumn “ETHNIC” DINE AROUND
September 25, Depart 10:30am - $69
Trip Includes:
R/T transportation via Motorcoach
3 Stops for great food!
Smokey Mountains - Pigeon Forge
Oct. 28-Nov. 1, Depart TBA - $499(Dbl/pp)
Trip Includes:
Round trip transportation via Motorcoach
Accommodations, Meals & sights
Admission to shows and Much more Fun!
You may register for any of our trips ON LINE at
www.brownstownrec.org.
Any questions, please call us at 734-675-0920.
Turkeyville — Nunsensations
September 10, Depart 9:15am - $49
Trip Includes:
Round trip transp. via Sr. Bus
Lunch and time for shopping
Entertainment
Motorcity Casino—FUNDRAISER
October 8, Depart 9am - $30
Trip Includes:
Round trip transp. via Motorcoach
Time for lunch and gambling
Casino Incentives
Need ID
Heaven & Hell
October 18, Depart 8:45am - $55
Trip Includes:
Round trip transportation
Tours, food and fun!
Little River/Gun Lake Casino
November 3-4, Depart TBA - $99(dlb/pp)
Trip Includes:
Round trip transp. via Motorcoach
Hotel Accommodations
Casino Incentives
Monroe Jazz Festival
August 10 - Depart 11:30am - $15
Trip Details:
R/T transport provided by Senior Bus Bring your Own Lawn Chair Food will be available on your own
Inside Detroit
Nov. 12, Depart 9:00am -$69
Trip Includes:
R/T via motorcoach
Guided tour of Fox Theatre
Lunch at DaEdoardo Foxtown Grille
Toledo Mud Hens
August 30, Depart 5:30pm - $24
Trip Includes:
Transportation via Sr. Buses
Admission to the ball Game & Fireworks
Food and beverage on your own
F
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* Evening Dinner Dance Schedule *
Recipe of the Month
Brownstown Senior Dinner Dance info...
DATE ENTERTAINMENT CATERER .
July 25 Jerry Robotka Veronica’s
August 22 The Varitones Glenda’s
September 19 Solitaire* The Market*
October 24 Mike Wolverton Glenda’s
Mini Guinness Mousse
7 oz. good-quality chocolate 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
4 eggs (separate yolks from whites)
1/2 cup good-quality strong espresso (instant coffee can be used)
(for serving, use graded chocolate or chocolate covered coffee beans and whipped cream on top)
Break the chocolate into a heatproof bowl suspended over a saucepan of simmering water. Melt the chocolate, stirring often to make sure no lumps form. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the cream, sugar, egg yolks and espresso
In a clean bowl whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Pour the chocolate mixture into individual shot glasses (or espresso cups or china tea cups or even martini glasses) and put in fridge for 1 hour or until they are set.
Before serving top with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate shavings or chocolate coated coffee beans.
Serves 4
BROWNSTOWN PLEASURE SEEKER OFFICERS
President Karen Gardner
Vice President Dottie Rogal
Treasurer Ethel Varga
Secretary Sarah Ziegler
Social Secretary Irene DaDeppo
Co-Social Secretary Ellie Starkey
Photographer Donna Purcell
Brownstown Pleasure Seekers meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of
the month from 1pm to 3pm. Membership is $10 per year, plus
a one-time $2 charge for a name tag. The Pleasure Seekers
sponsor four senior dinner dances per year as well as other social
events for members. It’s a great club to join if you want to make
new friends and have a great time. Membership is open to
Downriver senior citizens age 55 and over. If interested in join-
ing this senior club, see Treasurer Ethel Varga at one of the
meetings for a membership form.
EXERCISE
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 10:00 am 25¢ donation for each class. Prime Time Senior Fitness Video.
QUILTING
Every Wednesday at 9 am with the gang! Donations accepted of all/any materials.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
1st Thursday of the month from 12 to 1pm. Provided by Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital nurses.
BINGO BREAKFAST
Monday, July 15 - 9:00 am. Serving Pancakes,
sausage, fruit, juice, coffee and bingo. There is a
$2.50 donation if not playing bingo. Please regis-
ter at the Recreation Desk.
CHAIR EXERCISE & TAI CHI
Thursday at 10:00 am Fridays at 9am (Tai Chi)
25¢ donation for each class. Amy is teaching this Arthritis Foundation based exercise class. Comfy clothes and shoes. No equipment needed. Beginning Tai Chi participants start at 9:45am.
.POTLUCK & GAME NIGHT
July 22nd, bring a dish to pass and a 50¢ donation. The Cen-
ter provides a meat dish and beverages. $4 donation if you
do not bring a dish to pass. Please sign up in advance at the
Recreation Desk. BINGO games follow the meal.
GAME DAY
July 10, 12:30-3:00 pm
After lunch stay and play any games you want with us; Euchre, Bunco, Hand & Foot, Uno or even your favorite board game - it’s your choice. It’s Free. bring a dessert to pass or a snack.
SHOPPING
For all shopping trips, you must reserve a seat on the bus at
least 24 hours in advance by calling (734) 675-0920 or signing
up in person at the Center. Cost = $1
Meijer 7/2, 7/17 - 11:00 am
Aldi’s (local) 7/30 - 11:00 am
Kroger 7/10, 7/24 - 11:00 am
Wal-Mart (Local) 7/12 - 11:00 am
BOWLING
Every Monday at 1pm you may join the gang at Woodhaven Lanes for Senior bowling.
PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES
MEETINGS
BROWNSTOWN SR ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, July 11th at 11:00 am
BROWNSTOWN SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB Monday, July 1st at 11:00 am
BROWNSTOWN PLEASURE SEEKERS 1st & 3rd Thursdays July 11th: Business Meeting (Birthdays) and Bingo
1:00pm - 3:00pm July 18th for Pot Luck this month.
DINNER DANCE
Thursday, July 25 at 5:00pm
Theme: 4th of July - Independence Jerry Robotka: Entertainment & Veronica’s Catering.
JULY 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
Travel Club Mtg. 11am
2
Exercise 10am
Meijer 11am
3
Exercise 10am
Quilting 9am
4
OFFICE
CLOSED
5
Tai Chi 9am
Exercise 10am
6
7
Tigers in Cleveland Trip Depart 8:00am
8
Red Hat Mtg. 11am
C.H. Trip, Great Lakes
9
Exercise 10am
Put-in-Bay Trip Depart 8:15am
10
Quilting 9am
Exercise 10am
Kroger 11am
GAME DAY 12:30pm
11
Chair Exercise 10a
Adv. Bd. Mtg. 11a
BP check 12
Pleasure Seekers
Club Mtg. 1pm
12 Tai Chi 9am
Exercise 10am
Walmart 11am
Tall Ships Trip Depart 8:15am
Lavender Fest. Depart 8:45am
13
14
15
BINGO Breakfast 9am
16
Exercise 10am
Afternoon at the Movies 10:30am
17
Quilting 9am
Exercise 10am
Meijer 11am
18
Chair Exercise
10am
Pleasure Seeker
Club Mtg. 1pm
“Pot Luck”
19
Tai Chi 9am
Exercise 10am
Foot Doctor - 1pm by Appt.
20
21 22
Evening Pot Luck and BINGO 5pm
New York City Trip Depart
23
Exercise 10am
Red Hat Trip Depart 10:15am
24
Quilting 9am
Exercise 10am
Kroger 11am
Senior Olympics Packet Pick-up!
25
Chair Exercise 10am
Dinner Dance 5pm
4th of July Theme
26
Tai Chi 9am
Exercise 10am
27
28
Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Depart 4:30pm
29
Downriver Senior Games Begin:
Host City is Ecorse
30
Exercise 10am
Aldi’s 11am
31
Quilting 9am
Exercise 10am
Monroe County Fair Trip, Depart 11:30am
August 1st
Chair Exercise 10a
Adv. Bd. Mtg. 11a
BP check 12
Pleasure Seeker
Club Mtg. 1pm
August 2nd
Wayne County Menu Here
Wayne County
Nutrition Program
(Meals on Wheels or
Liquid Nutrition)
1-800-851-1454
Congregate Meals
call 675-0920,
Must call at least
24 hrs. prior
The Brownstown Senior Center is funded through the Charter Township of Brownstown, The Older Americans Act, The Older Michiganians Act, and The Senior Alliance.
Charter Twp. of Brownstown Community Center 21311 Telegraph Rd. Brownstown, MI 48183 www.brownstown-mi.org
