**ECRWSS** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER Comstock Community Center P.O. Box 34 Comstock, MI 49041 269.345.8556 www.comstockcc.com Comstock Community Center is funded in part by the United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. Turn over to read The Comstock Communicator a newsletter about the Comstock Public Schools Center Point december 2017/january 2018 Notes from the Director 2 Holiday Safety Tips 3 Township Appoints New Fire Chief 4 Thriver Support Group 5 Travel Adventures 6-7 Township Holiday Schedule for 2018 7 Activities with Lorie 8-9 December & January Calendars 10-11 Contacts 12 C o m s t o c k C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r • 1 9 6 9 - 2 0 1 8 • 49 years
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**ECRWSS** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Comstock Community CenterP.O. Box 34Comstock, MI 49041269.345.8556www.comstockcc.com
Comstock Community Center is funded in part by the United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region.
Turn over to read The Comstock Communicator a newsletter about the Comstock Public Schools
Center Pointdecember 2017/january 2018
Notes from the Director 2Holiday Safety Tips 3Township Appoints New Fire Chief 4
Thriver Support Group 5Travel Adventures 6-7Township Holiday Schedule for 2018 7
Activities with Lorie 8-9December & January Calendars 10-11Contacts 12
Com
s t o c k C o m m u n i t y Center • 1969 - 2018 •
49years
2 Center Point December 2017/January 2018
Dear Friends:The holiday season is upon
us and we will be celebrating the season by providing Kids Christmas to over 200 three- and four-year olds in Comstock and Galesburg.
We also will be providing over 100 seniors with a holiday basket and gifts. Also, nearly 150 families will be adopted for gifts and food baskets. The food baskets will feed over 600 people. All of these people have been referred to us by the schools or by social workers. There is still time to make a tax exempt donation for the Community Center’s Holiday programs. Our goal is $40,000.
This year some of our regular funding was considerably less than what was projected. That means we have been tightening our belts and, like many of you, living from payday to payday. If you happen to have had a good year, please consider making a contribution to the Community Center.
Every dollar helps us provide services to many of those in need in our community.
Here is an update on the Adult Day Care program that I have told you about. There have been some glitches in the driveway extension. I am working on some alternatives but it may take longer than what I had originally planned. I will continue to keep you updated. We have several people who are interested in the Adult Day Care program.
As the year ends, I want to express my appreciation to everyone who has made this year another bright light in my daily life. I am blessed to live and work in such a generous community. Please have a safe and happy holiday season.
Thank you!
Mary GustasExecutive Director
Notes from the Director
MISSION STATEMENTComstock Community Center develops resources and provides a setting for education, recreation,
social events, human services and life-long learning activities to enhance the lives of community members
The Comstock Community Center and the Community Learning Center are organizations that are developing strategies to eliminate and reduce the effects
of structural racism by:
Recognizing the racial disparities that exist in our services.
Working daily to eliminate disadvantages or disparities that may result from bias or racism.
Providing inclusive opportunities for all individuals within our community.
Intentionally directing resources to remove and reduce the impact of racism and bias on young people.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Julianna’s Restaurant2105 LAKE STREET KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
Senior Lunch Menu 11-2 PMAll Senior (65 and older) items include your choice of Fountain Soda, Coffee, or Tea.
$6.99 + tax. Not valid with any other offer or special.
Half of Walnut Chicken SaladWalnuts, cranberries, apple slices, and
raspberry vinaigrette dressing, served with our fresh baked bread.
Half Chef SaladHam, turkey, hard-boiled egg, cheese, tomato, onion, cucumber and bacon, served with our
fresh baked bread.
Fish and ChipsOne piece of Corona battered Cod and fries.
Hot Beef SandwichHalf of a hot beef sandwich served
with potatoes and gravy.
A Cup and A HalfA cup of our house made soup and a half
of a sandwich. *Excludes Burgers
Chicken StripsTwo chicken strips served with fries.
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Township News
The holidays are upon us, a time to enjoy the great food, beautiful decorations and festive music of the season. It’s that time of the year when we enjoy our favorite holiday traditions, celebrate around the table, and make new memories with friends and family. At the same time, the holidays and winter cold combine to form a particularly dangerous time for fires. As you prepare to celebrate with family and friends, now is also the time to protect your home and family from the increased threat of fire that comes this time of year.
Cooking and BakingNo holiday celebration would be complete
without a feast, but be sure to take precautions against kitchen fires when you’re cooking and baking. That includes keeping children and flammable items such as grocery bags and kitchen towels away from the stove and oven.
Clean up greasy spills as you go to remove another fire hazard. If you’re deep frying a turkey, keep the fryer well away from structures and trees, make sure your turkey is fully thawed, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your fryer.
featured wax candles on live tree branches – inside homes! Today we know better, but risks still remain.
If your family prefers real trees, be sure to water yours every day because dry needles and wood catch fire more easily.
Go ahead and use many strings of lights, but don’t plug more than three strings into each other. Opt for a power strip instead.
Discard light strings that are worn or broken. And be sure to always unplug the lights before leaving the house or going to sleep.
Carbon Monoxide SafetyCarbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible,
odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely.
People can be poisoned by a small amount of CO over a long period of time or by a large amount of CO over a short period of time.
People die when they improperly use gas generators, charcoal grills, and fuel-burning camping heaters and stoves inside their homes or in other enclosed or partially enclosed spaces during power outages.
Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, move quickly to a fresh air location, and then call 9-1-1.
Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas. Avoid corners where air does not circulate. Test the alarm every month.
Treat the alarm signal as a real emergency each time. If the alarm sounds and you are not experiencing any symptoms described above, press the reset button. If the alarm continues to sound, call the fire department.
Do not use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens or clothes dryers to heat your home.
Never use a generator, grill or camp stove inside a home, garage or basement.
Have heating systems, including chimneys and vents, inspected and serviced annually, checking for blockages, corrosion, and partial and complete disconnections.
Home Heating SafetyNothing takes the chill off winter holidays
like the light and heat of a fire in your fireplace. But heating fires are the second leading cause of home fires. Here are some tips to help prevent these fires.
Keep all potential sources of fuel like paper, clothing, bedding or rugs at least three feet away from space heaters, stoves, or fireplaces.
Portable heaters and fireplaces should never be left unattended. Turn off space heaters and make sure any embers in the fireplace are extinguished before going to bed or leaving home.
If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, such as a ceramic tile floor, not on rugs or carpets or near bedding or drapes. K e e p children and pets away from space heaters.
Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.
Keep the fire in your fireplace by using a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
When buying a space heater, look for models that shut off automatically if the heater falls over.
CandlesCandles start 38 percent of home decoration
structure fires. Half, 51 percent of the December home
decoration fires were started by candles, compared to one-third, 35 percent, from January to November.
The top three days for home candle fires were Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Christmas Eve.
1. Information secured from American Red Cross 2. Statistics and tips courtesy of USFA and NFPA
Holiday Safety Tips
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Township News
Comstock Township officials have appointed Matt Beauchamp as the new fire chief of the Comstock Fire Department.
Beauchamp, a 22-year veteran of the department, previously served as acting Fire chief after the tragic death of Chief Edward Switalski in the line of duty earlier this year.
Prior to stepping up as acting chief, Beauchamp has served as deputy chief since 2013 and had overseen the Training Division, Apparatus Maintenance and Communications Equipment. He has also had various adminis-trative responsibilities.
Beauchamp holds a bachelors degree in fire science from Lake Superior State University and a masters degree from Eastern Michigan University in technology studies with a concen-tration in homeland security.
He is currently in his second year of the Executive Fire Officer Program with the National Fire Academy and is expected to graduate in 2019.
Chief Beauchamp has earned his new position with his leadership and dedication throughout his 22 years of service.
To better serve residents and businesses, the Township Office has changed its hours of operation. We will be open until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 p.m. on Fridays, except when they fall on a holiday. The new hours of operation are: Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winter is approaching and soon snow will be piling up. The Comstock Fire Department requests that property owners clear snow away from any fire hydrant on or adjacent to their property.
Should there be a fire nearby, it is imperative that firefighters have clear access to the fire hydrants so that fire hoses can be immediately attached and used to fight the fire.
Also, houses and mailboxes should be clearly marked with addresses to assist first responders when responding to emergencies.
Comstock Township Officials Appoint New Fire Chief
A group of cancer survivors who are interested in being the best in Mind, Body, and Soul to help and heal you through education.
A THRIVER is a happy, self-confident and productive individual who believes that he or she has a prosperous life ahead. We are primed to follow our dreams, go back to school, find a new job, start our own business, write our own story or just do what we want to do. Wednesday, January 10, 2018What: Introductory Meeting for cancer survivors who are interested in being the best in Mind, Body, and Soul to help and heal through education. Where: Borgess Fitness Center, 3025 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI Contact: (269-552-2348Date: Starting January 10, 2018, and every second Wednesday of each month Time: 5:30-6 p.m. – social hour; 6-7 p.m. - monthly speaker and educational informationFacilitator: Margery DeRuyter-Smith, 269- 381-1986 Cost: Free
Thriver Support Group
Trinity Baptist Church5224 E. Main Street • Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-342-8475Pastor: Rick Harrell
INVITATION!Meet Joseph, Mary’s husband, on Sunday, December
17, at 11 a.m. as he visits Trinity Baptist Church to be interviewed by veteran local journalist, Dave Hager.
Question and answer session to follow.
Our Regular Services:Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study
Sundays – 11 a.m. - Worship ServiceVisitors are welcome.
Legal Assistance & Information
Gary Tibble, Attorney at LawCall Comstock Community Center
383-6000FOR A FREE 15 MINUTE
APPOINTMENT AT THE CENTER
Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community and help
local youth?
Consider joining Sunrise Kiwanis!
For more information, call Nate Smeltzer 269-389-9535
We meet Fridays at 7:30 a.m. at Michelle’s on Gull Road.
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6 Center Point December 2017/January 2018
TravelAdventures
Pricing reflects member/non-member Memberships available for only $35 per household, yearly.Call for deposit and final payment dates.
DAY TRIPPINGCall for details on each of these. Prices subject to change.Chicago at Christmastime: December 2, 2017; $54/$60. Whether your plans are to shop, visit a museum, people-watch or just bask in the ambiance of the city’s holiday traditions, this trip is sure to fill your heart with the happiness of the season.
MULTI-DAY TRIPSAll trip prices reflect per person/double room. Single & triple pricing available on request. Prices subject to change.
2018PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO ALL-INCLUSIVE GETAWAYJanuary 15-22, 2018Cost: $2399/$2639 Passport RequiredDiscover your paradise, the sea, the beach resort of your dreams, all set against a spectacular tropical back-
drop at the five-star Paradise Village Puerto Vallarta all-suite beach hotel. Your choice of activities or just relaxing…or combine both for a complete vacation! Spas, golfing, sports club, marina, shopping all within walking distance.
SAN ANTONIO/PADRE ISLAND & THE GULF OF MEXICOMarch 2-11, 2018Cost: $830/$913 If you’re a fan of the HGTV show “Fixer Upper” with Chip and Joanna Gaines, we will be traveling to San Antonio/Padre Island/Gulf of Mexico with a stop at the Magnolia Shops at the Silo, in Waco,
Texas, along with the Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Missouri. Enjoy the famous San Antonio Riverwalk cruise, the Texas State Aquarium, the Padre Island National Seashore Park and the LBJ Ranch, among other sights. VERY limited seating. Don’t miss this trip!
IRELAND/ICELAND/SHETLAND, SCOTLANDMay 10-20, 2018Cost: $3593+/$3953+Passport Required.Fly into Dublin and cruise north to Belfast continuing on to Reykjavik, capital and largest city of Iceland. Continue around the
country to Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest city, also considered Iceland’s most important port and fishing center. After spending time there you’ll cruise over to Lerwick/Shetland, Scotland, the northernmost part of the British Isles. Only a few cabins left!
WASHINGTON, D.C.May 17-23, 2018Cost: $695/$765Travel by motor coach to our Nation’s Capital and enjoy a full day on your own to explore! Enjoy two guided tours featuring the WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, Korean
War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and more. We’ll visit the new 43,000 square foot Museum of the Bible. Take in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. We’ll also visit Arlington National Cemetery, Kennedy Graves, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. So many options for your free time. After leaving D.C., there’s a stop at the Baltimore Inner Harbor.
HISTORIC TRAILS & BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS — CIVIL WAR SITESJuly 7-20, 2018Cost: $2978/$3276From colonial settlements and Civil War sites to
the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains and stunning Great Smoky Mountains, this southern U.S. tour features historic sites, spectacular scenery and fun experiences all along the way. Start in Washington D.C. and then travel to Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry,
Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge, Charleston, West Virginia; Lexington, Kentucky; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Jamestown Settlement, Mount Vernon and finishing back in D.C.
TRAIN TRAVEL!GREAT PARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST FEATURING THE GRAND CANYONSeptember 19 or October 2 departuresCost: $2795/$3075Other dates sold out quickly but we have two new dates
available for this 11-day trip. Limited space. Roundtrip rail transportation by Amtrak takes you on a journey to five of the great National Parks of the Southwest: Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Capitol Reef, along with a cruise in the Antelope Canyon and a jet-boat ride on the Colorado River. Also experience the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Dead Horse Point State Park. Spend two nights at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Roomettes and bedrooms available at an additional charge.
ALASKA CRUISESeptember 7-14, 2018Cost: $2419/$2661Passport RequiredBegin your Alaskan adventure with time in the port city of Seattle, Washington. Then cruise along the coastline to Ketchikan, the Tracy Arm
Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, through the Alaska Inside Passage finishing up in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.
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LISBON, PORTUGAL/NORTHERN SPAINSeptember 21-October 3, 2018Cost: $2439/$2683Passport RequiredExplore the coastline of Portugal and Northern Spain on this fascinating vacation with Globus. A
few of the highlights include time in Lisbon, Fatima, and Oporto in Portugal. Entering into Spain, you will enjoy stops at Vigo, La Toja Island, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo and then finishing up in Barcelona.
NEW YORK CITY HOLIDAYDecember 9-13, 2018Cost: $3095/$3405Stay in Manhattan! See the Rockettes Holiday Show! Enjoy a Broadway Show! All this plus One World Observatory, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11
Memorial & Museum, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Central Park and a Holiday Lights Tour. Airfare out of Kalamazoo.
For additional information or to register for a trip or program, please call the
Community Center at 345-8556.If you are mailing a payment,
our mailing address is: Comstock Community Center,
P. O. Box 34, Comstock, MI 49041
Blue Dolphin CD Lawn Maintenance Classic Gutter Systems
Comstock Community Center JB Discount Liquor JP Heating & AC
Kandler Tool Lowder’s Automotive
Michelle’s Restaurant Migala Carpet One Pet Supplies Plus Rauhoff Insurance
RJ’s Printing Southern Michigan Bank
Thank You! Hot Cake Hustle 2017 Sponsors
from the Sunrise Kiwanis
Comstock Charter Township Official Holiday Schedule 2018The Township will be closed on the dates listed below to observe
the following holidays in 2018:
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Bell Ringers Choir: MONDAYS, 10 a.m.-Noon. All levels of skill welcome. Free.
Borgess Healthy Steps: TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 8-9 a.m. Held at Borgess Health & Fitness Center. Enjoy walking to better health one step at a time. This coached walking program provides camaraderie, education, and the opportunity to improve your health in a safe and friendly environment. Call 269-552-2348 to register. Cost: $20/year.
Ceramics: TUESDAYS, 1-3 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Cost: $5 weekly and includes all supplies.
Exercise Class: MONDAYS, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and THURSDAYS, 10-11 a.m. Exercises are low-impact and are done sitting in a chair or standing. Learn how to exercise and stretch the right way to enhance strength, balance and your overall health. Walk-ins. Cost: $3. January cost will be $4.
Knitting and Crocheting: MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, 1-3 p.m. Learn to either knit or crochet or bring a project you are working on. Great group of men and women who enjoy each other’s company while working on their projects. Free.
Line Dancing: WEDNESDAYS, 9-10:30 a.m. Beginners welcome. Cost: $3. January cost will be $4.
Massage: MONDAY through THURSDAY, by appointment only. Cost: $20 for half an hour; $40 for an hour. For Monday/Tuesday appointments, call 744-0450; for Wednesday/Thursday appointments, call 377-9571.
Qigong: THURSDAYS, 9-9:45 a.m. The benefit of this class is balance and harmony. Class consists of gentle movements that nurture greater flexibility and coordination, while promoting a more relaxed way of being in the world. Taught by Ed Kehoe. Cost: $5.
My Brain is Strong & Healthy: Third MONDAY of each month, 1-2 p.m. Each month, different issues are discussed relating to health, memory, medication and issues faced from memory loss. Cost: $5.
Tai Chi: MONDAYS from 5:30-6:15 p.m. A relaxing form of martial arts that increases balance, strength, circulation and mental alertness. Taught by Ed Kehoe. Cost: $5.
Therapeutic Swim Class: “Comstock Community Center Water Class” meets every TUESDAY and THURSDAY, 10-11 a.m. Contact Kristi Stender-Weessies at Borgess Health and Fitness with questions, 269-552-2358. Cost: $40 for eight-week class.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): TUESDAYS, 5-7 p.m. A private weigh-in is followed by a program on a wide variety of topics pertaining to the weight loss journey and healthy lifestyle. Meetings provide members with positive reinforcement and motivation in adhering to their food and exercise plans. For more information or to register, call Sherry at 383-0312. Membership: $32 annually.
Conversation Café: A home-cooked meal every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call by noon the day before to order your meal. Cost: $6.
NEW! Conversation Café Burger Day: Second and Fourth WEDNESDAYS of month. Get a different specialty burger for lunch. Call by noon the day before to order your meal. Cost: $6.
Mystery Lunch: Third WEDNESDAY of month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A meal and unknown adventure! You never know where you are going, but you will have a darn good time doing it. Cost: $3 and meal cost is on your own. January cost will be $5.
Out to Breakfast: Join the group at 8:30 a.m. Meal cost is on your own. December 5 at Niko’s on King Highway; December 19 at McGonigles Irish Pub on E. Main; January 2 at Poor Richard’s on E. Crosstown Parkway; January 16 at Niko’s.
Out to Lunch: Join the group at 11:30 a.m. Meal cost is on your own. December 29 and January 26 at Main Street Pub on Gull Road.
Potluck: Join us every third MONDAY, Noon-1 p.m. for good food and fun. Bring a dish to pass and your own tableware. Free.
BINGO: THURSDAYS, 1 p.m. Bring a $1 value item in a paper sack (no food). Free.
Bridge: Second and Fourth WEDNESDAYS of month, 1 p.m. This is a group of experienced players. Call Bobbe at 381-6317 to sign up to play. Cost: 50 cents to play.
Texas Hold’em Poker: TUESDAYS, 12:30-2 p.m. Beginners welcome. We play for fun! Free.
Foot Care Clinic: Second and Fourth MONDAYS of the month. Appointments required for a registered nurse to trim nails, buff calluses, massage feet and check for trouble spots. Bring a towel with you. Call 345-8556 for appointment. Cost: $28.
Regularly Scheduled Activities with Lorie
Wellness
Food & Beverage
Fitness & Activities Games
Activity InfoThe Adult Program offers a variety of programs
and workshops throughout the year. Purchase a punch card for $12 or $24. Use the punches for the activities, classes, lunch or day
excursions you wish to attend.
To reserve your spot, please pay within five days for any class, activity or excursion.
Looking for people interested in starting new groups of Canasta, Chess, Cribbage, Euchre, Dominoes, Mahjong,
Pinochle. Any others too! If interested, contact Lorie!
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SPECIAL EVENTSPLEASE HELP US!! Please make your reservation
and hold your spot by paying a deposit within five days and making payment in full by the date listed for each event. In order to obtain a group rate for some activities and trips, we need to finalize things one to two months in advance. Also, instructors require advance notice of the number of people attending.
We want you to enjoy the programs we offer and we need your help in making this successful. We are trying to offer you many options so please help us by making your reservations early and paying on time. Please sign in at either computer station for ALL activities, classes and trips.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:Buy a Snowflake: Each month we will be selling an item for $1 and all proceeds will go to senior holiday project. January is snowflake month. Buy one from the office or Lorie. Sign your name on it and it will be placed on the wall.Sequined Heart Project: February 2, 10 a.m.-Noon. Sign up by January 29. Cost: $10, includes supplies.
EXCURSIONS:Please pay deposit of $25 within five days of registration. Prices are member/non-member.
We are now including the activity level for each event. Use the footprints below as a guide:
Greenfield Village/Ford Factory/Eastern Market: June 25-26. Travel in comfort, watch a mov-
ie and arrive in Dearborn, Michigan, ready for fun. Visit the Village and Museum. Tour the Ford Fac-tory watching the workers from the catwalk above them. Then, stop at the Eastern Market and get some fresh goodies so bring a shopping bag. Cost: $258 double member/$283 single member; $317 double non-member/$349 single non-member. Must pay deposit of $25 at registration and balance due by May 25Mystery Trip: August 29-30. If you like to travel in comfort and love animals, this is the trip for you. We will travel by motorcoach and you will
go somewhere amazing and a place that most don’t know about. This is a once in a lifetime chance to enjoy this experience. Snack, movie, games, prizes and more on the bus. Cost includes all activities, lodging, and transportation. Must pay deposit of $25 at registration and balance due by July 24. Cost: $273 double member/$280 single member; $298 double non-member/$305 single non-mem-ber. Don’t wait to sign up!Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: September (date and cost TBD) Relax in a motorcoach, watch a movie and more fun on bus. Enjoy a ballgame, take a historic tour, visit the Museum of American Revolution, take in a relaxing dinner cruise and stop in Gettysburg for a tour. Watch for details in next newsletter. If you are interested, please con-tact Lorie to get put on the list for when date and time are finalized.Traverse City April 18-20. Enjoy a nice ride to Traverse City area and visit the Music House Museum, shop and eat at the Village at Grand Tra-verse Commons (the old sanitarium), tour distill-ery and see the world’s largest cherry pie pan and more. Cost is $381 double/members, $500 sin-gle/members; $ 419 double/non-members, $550 single/non-members. Must pay deposit of $75 at registration and balance due by March 5.
Special Events with Lorie
Easy Walking Moderate Walking
Lot of Walking
The AARP Local Chapter is looking for people who would like to start a local chapter monthly meeting here at the Center. If you are interested, please contact Lorie.
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Comstock Community Center Calendar
December 2017Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Comstock Community Center6330 King HighwayPO Box 34Comstock, MI 49041Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Phone: 269-345-8556Fax: 269-345-9486www.comstockcc.comExecutive Director: Mary T. [email protected]
Community Learning Center1046 River StreetKalamazoo, MI 49048Phone: 269-345-7243Fax: 269-492-0909Email: [email protected]
Comstock Community Auditorium Phone: 269-388-9381
Comstock Township Library6130 King HighwayPO Box 25 Comstock, MI 49041Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Phone: 269-345-0136Fax: 269-345-0138www.comstocklibrary.orgDirector: Myla Stewart
Comstock Township Parks & Recreation6138 King HighwayPO Box 449Comstock, MI 49041Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone: 269-343-8212Fax: 269-381-4328www.comstockmi.govEmail: [email protected] Morris Park: 269-343-0082
FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911
Comstock Township Fire & RescuePO Box 8, Comstock, MI 49041 Business Contact Information:Central Fire Station, 1960 River St.Phone: 269-345-2113 North Fire Station, 5947 East H Ave.Phone: 269-349-5282 East Fire Station, 9700 E Michigan Ave.Phone: 269-345-9244
Comstock Township Office6138 King HighwayPO Box 449Comstock, MI 49041Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 269-381-2360Fax: 269-381-4328www.comstockmi.govSupervisor: Randy [email protected]
Clerk: Michelle [email protected] Comstock Transfer Station6604 E Main St.Kalamazoo, MI 49048Hours: April 1 to November 30Thursdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December 1 to March 31SEASONAL CLOSING
ContactsHelpful information on whom to call
Information & Referral ServicesNeed Help? Not sure where to turn?The Comstock Community Center is a source of information and servicesavailable throughout the County. Call 345-8556 for information and referrals.
MICHILD/HEALTHY KIDSHealth Insurance for Children is for families who are at or below 200 percent of poverty (family of 4 with annual income of $44,000 or below would qualify and whose children are under the age of 19). Cost: $10 per family per month. Online application at www.healthcare4mi.com For additional applications and information, call Natasha at 849-9308. Spanish speaking assistance available.
TEST YOUR WELL WATERHave you tested your well water lately?It’s easy. Two tests are available:1. A bacteriological analysis tests for the presence of bacteria, including E. coli. Yearly testing of wells is recommended. 2. A partial chemistry test measures concen-trations of iron, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, sodium, sulfate, fluoride, and chlorine in your well water.
Sterile sampling bottles and instructions are available at the Kalamazoo County Environ-mental Health Bureau located at 3299 Gull Road (the former Nazareth College). For current fees and more information, call 373-5337 or visit www.kalcounty.com/eh. For an additional fee, the Environmental Health Bureau will collect a sample for you.
VISION AND HEARING SCREENING APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING 373-5031
Assistance ServiceABLE TO ASSIST WITH:
Ongoing & Emergency AssistanceEducation & Head Start Enrollment
Home Weatherization ProgramsHome Owners Rehabilitation Services
Please call 373-5066for information or for an appointment.
