The Senior Bul let in

Civic Park Senior Center

15218 Farmington Rd.

Livonia, MI 48154

(734) 466-2555

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

All Programs Must End By 4:45pm 2019 Mayor

Dennis K. Wright

City Council President

Laura Toy

Council Vice President

Jim Jolly

Council Members

Scott Bahr

Brandon M. Kritzman

Kathleen E. McIntyre

Brian Meakin

Cathy K. White

16th District Court

Sean Kavanagh

Kathleen J. McCann

City Clerk

Susan Nash

Treasurer

Lynda Scheel

INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Beginning Monday, February 4th

Certified AARP Volunteer Tax Preparers will be available to com-plete simple 2018 income tax returns for low to moderate-income clients, on a first-come, first-served basis. NO APPOINT-MENTS TAKEN! Assistance will be provided Monday-Thursday (closed Fridays), 9:00am-2:00pm, through Monday, April 15th. The senior center opens at 8:30am. Please call (734) 466-2555 for additional information. Income Tax clients are required to bring the following pertinent documentation: 1. Copies of 2017 Federal and State (Michigan only) Tax Returns 2. Government-issued photo ID (for all taxpayers to be listed on return) 3. Social Security cards for all names referenced on the return, including dependents 4. Proof of health insurance (Form 1095-A, 1095-B or 1095-C). 5. Income documentation: W-2, 1099-MISC, 1099-R, 1099-B, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, W-2G, Schedule K-1, SSA-1099 (Social Se-curity statement) 6. Medical expense documentation: Proof of 2018 paid premi-ums, out-of-pocket medical receipts (if itemizing deductions) 7. Property Tax bills: Those issued and/or paid in 2018 8. Amount of rent paid (have landlord name and address availa-ble) 9. Proof of 2018 home heating costs (gas or electric): Reference your November or December 2018 utility bills ** New for 2018: Taxpayers may be in line for a higher Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit. The maximum credit has been increased from $1,200 to $1,500. Qualifying maximum taxpayer incomes have been increased from $50,000 to $60,000. (Refer to above Items 7 & 8, for what to bring in.) IMPORTANT: All taxpayers referenced on a return, should be present. Those not present, must have legal representation doc-umentation (Power of Attorney, guardianship) presented to the tax preparer, on their behalf.

ASK A MMAP COUNSELOR First Monday of Every Month 1:00pm – 3:30pm No Charge

Whether you are new to Medicare and/or Medicaid or a long-time participant, it’s im-portant to get the facts so that you can make informed decisions. A Medicare Medicaid As-sistance Program (MMAP) counselor will be at the Civic Park Senior Center the first Mon-day of every month. They will answer your Medicare and/or Medicaid questions, help fill out forms, and assist with evaluating Medigap supplemental plans, Medicare Advantage and long-term care insurance policies. Come to your appointment prepared with infor-mation about your health insurance needs and a list of all the prescriptions you are tak-ing. MMAP is a private, non-profit agency that is not connected with any insurance com-pany and does not sell insurance products. Contact the volunteer desk at (734) 466-2555 to schedule an appointment time.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, February 7th 10:00am

Facilitators from Home Instead Senior Care are available beginning at 10:00am for an open discussion for family, friends and loved ones of those living with Alzheimer’s or de-mentia related issues. No reservations necessary. Just drop in. Refreshments will be sup-plied. ASK THE LAWYER Friday, February 8th & 22nd 1:30-3:00pm The clinic will operate at the Civic Park Senior Center on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. The purpose of our “Ask the Lawyer” legal clinics is to offer free, limited legal ad-vice to residents of the State of Michigan on a first-come, first-served basis. Legal volun-teers cannot file court papers for you or appear in court on your behalf. They do not offer legal representation. Their manner of advocacy is direct assistance, legal advice and coun-sel, research and scholarship, education, media outreach, policy development and public programming. Attorneys may charge up to $10.00 for performing each notarial act. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before 3:00pm.

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA POPS CONCERTS $52.00/concert-residents, $58.00/concert-non-residents

Still great seats available for 2 of our DSO POPS Concert Series 2019! The dates are March 1st and June 14th. Register with payment in the front office or call (734) 466-2555 for more information. Please notify the staff at the time of registration, whether or not you will need special seating and/or transportation accommodations.

VALENTINE TEA WITH THE LIVONIA CIVIC CHORUS

Saturday, February 9th 2:00pm $5.00 residents & $7.00 non-residents

Civic Park Senior Center will be hosting an afternoon of tea, scones, as-sorted desserts, and delightful sounds from the Livonia Civic Chorus, sponsored by Angela Hospice. Tickets still available at the volunteer desk. For more information please call (734) 466-2555.

NO BALLROOM DANCING WITH THE MELODY BAND

Wednesday, February 13th

NO TABLE TENNIS Thursday, February 14th

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

Thursday, February 14th at 11:45am $4.00 per person

It’s our annual Valentine’s Day party at the senior center. Please join us for sweets and treats, Wayne County lunch, lots of raffles, and “share the love” drawings. Ticket are $4.00 each and will be available Wednesday, January 30th at the volunteer desk for Livonia resi-dents ONLY. Friday, February 1st tickets will be available to all. Last day to purchase a ticket is Monday, February 11th.

LOW VISION WORKSHOP – TIPS TO MAXIMIZE FUNCTIONAL VISION

Wednesday, February 20th at 11:15am No Charge As we age, our vision will likely change. Some of these changes may render us unable to do the things we wish to do comfortably. Learn tips from the doctor on how to maximize your functional vision, including tips on driving at night, use of low vision devices, light-ing, and nutrition. Please register at the volunteer desk or by calling (734) 466-2555. Space is limited.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG AT THE FISHER THEATRE

Thursday, February 21st Departure 4:30pm $68 residents & $70 non-residents

The time is right to see THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Fisher Theatre, Broadway’s funniest and longest-running play! This Olivier Award-winning comedy is a hilarious hy-brid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over every-thing (including their lines). Prior to the show, you will be able to dine at the restaurant of your choice in Greektown. We will depart from the Civic Park Senior Center at 4:30pm with an approximate return time of 10:45pm. Space is limited. Please register for this event in the front office.

NO MEDITATION CLASS Friday, February 22nd

CIVIC PARK SENIOR CENTER MEMORY CAFÉ Saturday, February 23rd 11:00am–1:00pm

Join us for the Civic Park Senior Center Memory Café! This month we are meeting at the Friends Meeting House located in the Greenmead Historical Village. The Memory Café is a gathering of people living in all stages of de-mentia with their care partners. It creates an opportunity to spend time to-gether in a welcoming place sharing stories and friendship with others who are living a similar journey. Participants will gather in a safe and comfortable space to socialize, share coffee, tea and refreshments. In addition to social time, participants of the Memory Café will enjoy a planned activity. Giving everyone a chance to try something new while connecting, creating and shar-ing. The café is open to those in all stages of dementia. Pre-registration re-quired. For more information or to pre-register, call the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or email helplinegmc@alz.org.

CHILI COOK OFFTuesday, February 26th 12:00pm No Charge

Back by popular demand! We are holding a chili cook off in the lobby of the Civic Park Senior Center. Come sample chili made by the staff of the senior center and transit department. Voting will run from 12-1pm with the winner being announced at 1:30pm.

ALPHA BOOK CLUB

Thursday, February 28th 3:00-4:30pm No Charge Join Chuck Darda, from the Alpha Company, in his discussion of the book Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Based on a true story of a New York socialite who championed a group of concentration camp survivors known as the Rabbits, this acclaimed debut novel reveals a story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. To register to attend please contact Bella Paglia at Alpha USA. Her phone number is (734) 523-1000. The books will be available for pick-up at the Civic Park Senior Center.

REDFORD THEATRE TRIP

Sunday, March 3rd 12:45pm $17.00 residents & $19.00 non-residents

We’re headed to the historic Redford Theatre for their 80th Anniversary special of Gone with the Wind. Expert Kathleen Marcaccio and one of the last living cast members, Mickey Kuhn (Little Beau) will be making a special appearance. Trip includes round-trip transpor-tation, volunteer escort and your matinee ticket. Cost is $17.00 for residents and $19.00 for non-residents. Bus will depart from the senior center at 12:45pm, with an approxi-mate return time of 7:00pm. Please register with payment at the volunteer desk. For more information please call (734) 466-2555.

MARDI GRAS SOCIAL

Tuesday, March 5th at 11:30am Put on your purple, green & gold it’s, Mardi Gras time. Paczki and coffee will be served in the lobby at 11:30am. Anyone wearing festive Mardi Gras attire will be entered in a draw-ing for a fabulous prize! Drawing to be held at 12:30pm and you must be present to win! Sponsored by Oakmont Livonia.

CHRONIC PAIN WORKSHOP

Wednesdays, March 6th – April 10th 12:30pm-3:00pm No Charge Chronic Pain Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is a six-week workshop led by certified leaders designed to help people living with chronic pain manage their health conditions and live a healthier, more enjoyable life. In this workshop you can challenge myths about dealing with pain, master techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, pace yourself around activity and rest, ex-ercise appropriately to maintain or improve strength and endurance, use medication wisely, and work effectively with family and health care providers. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Please register at the volunteer desk or by calling (734) 466-2555. Since this is a full six-week workshop new participants are unable to join after the 2nd week.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY Thursday, March 14th 11:30am

$5.00 residents & $7.00 non-residents Everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day! Please join us for a traditional corned beef and cab-bage luncheon with all the fixin’s, fun & festivities! Prizes given to the most festive, so get your green on! Tickets will be available at the volunteer desk beginning Monday, February 25th for Livonia residents only. On Wednesday, February 27th tickets will be available to all. This party is a popular one, don’t wait to buy your ticket! Please call (734) 466-2555.

DETROIT TIGERS FIRST GAME AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Thursday, March 28th Time TBA $4.00per person

Celebrate Our Tigers First Game! Cost includes: televised game, all beef hot dog, popcorn, Cracker Jacks and pop all for $4.00! Enter to win FREE Tiger gear! You MUST be present to WIN. Drawing will be held during 7th inning stretch! Tickets will be available at the vol-unteer desk beginning Monday, March 11th. For more information please call (734) 466-2555.

ALL MY SONS AT THE PURPLE ROSE THEATRE Wednesday, April 10th at 11am $42.00 residents & $45.00 non-residents

Enjoy an entertaining afternoon in downtown Chelsea for lunch and see the play, All My Sons, by Arthur Miller. It shows a post-war American family in a spiral of lies, greed, love, and loss. We will be departing from the Civic Park Senior Center at 11am, the play begins at 3pm, and we will be returning at approximately 6pm. The cost of lunch will be on your own and you are welcome to dine at any of the tasty restaurants within walking distance of the Purple Rose Theatre. Please register with payment at the Civic Park Senior Center or for more information you may call (734) 466-2555. Seating is limited.

MACKINAC ISLAND & GRAND HOTEL GRAND EXPERIENCE 2019

Two exciting options! A 4 day & 3 night trip and a 5 day & 4 night trip!!! 4 Day & 3 Nights

Sunday, September 22nd – Wednesday, September 25th Single = $1,165.00 per person, Double = $825.00 per person, Triple = $765.00 per person

5 Day & 4 Nights Sunday, September 22nd – Thursday, September 26th

Single = $1,475.00 per person, Double = $1,015.00 per person, Triple = $945.00 per person Trip includes accommodations at the Grand Hotel, Full breakfast each morning, five-course dinner each evening, all transportation, farewell reception, carriage tour of the is-land, special activities, escort, taxes and gratuities are included. For further information, please contact (734) 466-2556 or stop by the senior center. A $250.00 per person deposit is required to register.

WINTER WEATHER & SNOW CLOSING In the event of a major snow/ice storm, if Livonia Public Schools are closed, Civic Park Senior Center will be closed, senior center buses will NOT run! Senior center programs, ac-tivities and nutrition services are CANCELLED! Tune to your local news or radio for school closings and weather forecasts or the call information line at (734) 466-2552 for a closing report. We are listed as CIVIC PARK SENIOR CENTER.

NOTARY SERVICES AVAILABLE Notary services are available at the Civic Park Senior. If you are need of this service, please contact (734) 466-2551 to schedule an appointment. Suggested donation $5.00.

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OFFICE HOURS WITH:

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SENIOR CENTER, GROCERY SHOPPING & WESTLAND MALL TRANSPORTATION S.C.A.N. (SENIOR CITIZEN ACHIEVEMENT NEEDS) BUS

The S.C.A.N. buses provide curb-to-curb rides to residents 62 and over, within the City limit on a donation basis. Rides are available to local shopping districts, grocery stores, Westland Mall (1st & 3rd Thursday 10:30am) and to the senior center. Service hours for the senior center are Monday thru Friday. 1. Senior center: Buses leave from the senior center at 8:30am and we ask that you be ready for pick up by 8:30am. Buses return home 1:00pm Monday–Friday and 3:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays & special event days. 2. Grocery shopping: Monday-Friday (locations vary) depending if you are North or South of 5 Mile Road. See below for shopping locations. Driver will inform riders of the amount of time allowed at the store and pickup location at designated time. 3. Westland Mall Shopping takes place on the 1st (minimum of 4 riders) & 3rd Thurs-days of every month. Bus departs for pickup at 10:30am so please be ready for pickup at that time. Once at the mall the driver will inform you of the amount of time you will be allowed and the pickup location (usually where you are dropped off).

DOCTOR’S VAN Monday-Friday 9:30am-2:30pm

Monday-Friday the Civic Park Senior Center offers a shuttle to doctors’ offices within the City of Livonia and up to one mile outside the City limits. Please

contact (734) 466-2700 to make your advance reservation. There is no charge for this ser-vice (donations gratefully accepted). This service fills up quickly so please call as soon as you know the date and time of your appointment. All vehicles are wheelchair equipped. Age 62 and over. Reservations accepted up to 90 days in advance. Maximum of two (2) rides per week. You must make your appointment so that you are able to get home be-fore/no later than 2:30pm. Our vehicles do not provide transportation to or from nursing homes or assisted living facilities. We do not transport medical emergencies!

S.C.A.N. Bus 62 + Senior Ci!zen Achievement Needs

Reservations (734) 466-2555 24 hours in advance! Be Ready For Pickup by 8:30am

Riders “North” of 5 Mile Road:

Mondays: Livonia Market Place (Walmart), Joe’s Produce Tuesdays: Kroger, Dollar Tree, Aldi’s & Joe’s Produce Wednesdays: Kroger & Dollar Tree Thursdays: Value Center, Meijer & Livonia Market Place Westland Mall 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:30am Fridays: Laurel Park Mall, Target, Costco, Meijer, Kohl’s, Trader Joe’s, 8 Mile & Haggerty Corridor

Riders “South” of 5 Mile Road:

Mondays: Laurel Park Mall, Dollar Tree, Kroger & Value Center Tuesdays: Kroger, Busch’s, Value Center, Aldi’s & Goodwill Wednesdays: Walgreen’s, Local Bank, Target, Wal-Mart, Big Lot, Dollar Tree Thursdays: Kroger, Westborn Market, Aldi’s & Salvation Army, Westland Mall 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:30am Fridays: Livonia Market Place, Meijer, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Wal-Mart (Plymouth Rd) & Costco (April- Oct.)

B-I-N-G-O! 12:45pm MONDAYS Play B-I-N-G-O Monday afternoons. Cards

are 25 cents each, maximum of 8 cards ($2.00). All prize money is returned during

the games. No reservations required! BIRTHDAY B-I-N-G-O

Friday, February 22nd 12:45pm Free! Come in & celebrate all February birthdays with cake & ice cream! Prizes provided by Independence Village of Plymouth & The

Sanctuary at Villa Marie, Livonia. Ice cream sponsored by attorney Jack McLean.

Your Senior Center Staff Program Supervisor: Karl W Peters

(734) 466-2556 Recreation Supervisor: Angela Arnott

(734) 466-2551 Recreation Supervisor: Carrie Jo Soroka

(734) 466-2557 Senior Center Clerk: Kim Schendel

(734) 466-2553

MEDITATION WITH KATHY

Every Friday 11:00am $3.00 per class $3.25 non-residents

TABLE TENNIS Men’s, Women’s, & Co-Ed 8:30am

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays @ No Charge

EXERCISE WITH MARSHA Every Tuesday & Friday 9:00am

$1.00 per class & $1.25 non-residents CHAIR EXERCISE WITH MARSHA Every Tuesday & Friday 10:00am

$1.00 per class & $1.25 non-residents

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MOVIE SCHEDULE AT THE SENIOR CENTER Fridays & Mondays 1:00pm $1.50 Please Register With Payment Cost for each movie includes: Movie, Choice of Pop & Popcorn

Crazy Rich Asians (2018): PG-13 Friday, February 1st & Monday, February 4th 121 minutes Beautifully Broken (2018): PG-13 Friday, February 8th & Monday, February 11th 108 minutes Gotti (2018): R ONLY Friday, February 15th 105 minutes Dog Days (2018): PG Friday, February 22nd & Monday, February 25th 113 minutes

STRENGTH TRAINING WITH

JEREMY Every Wednesday & Friday at 1:00pm

$4.00 Drop-In Fee per class or $24.00 for 6-Week (Continuous) Classes

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE CLASS WITH MARSHA

Every Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm & Wednesdays 2:30pm

$1.00 per class $1.25 non-residents YOGA WITH SHARON

Every Wednesday & Friday at 9:30am Every Tuesday (Beginner) 2:30pm

$3.00 per class $3.25 non-resident ZUMBA GOLD WITH TRISH

Every Monday 3:15pm $3.00 per class $3.25 non-resident

FEBRUARY CALENDAR 2019

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 Table Tennis9:00 Stained Glass9:00 Quilting9:00 Bridge 9:00 Wii Bowling9:30 Beg. Mahjong9:30 Contemporary Issues 10:00 Backgammon12:30 Bridge (Party)12:30 Mahjong12:45 Bingo1:00 Movie 1:00 Lap Robes & Charity Sewing1:00 Pinochle3:15 Zumba Gold

9:00 Exercise10:00 Chair Exercise12:30 Dupl. Bridge12:30 Pinochle12:30 Line Dancing - Oldies but Goodies - Beginner, Easy Intermediate1:00 Cribbage1:00 Arthritis Exercise2:00 S.O.S. - "Seniors over Sixty" 2:30 Yoga

8:30 Table Tennis9:00 Knitting & Crochet9:00 Bridge (Party) 9:00 Wii Bowling9:30 Yoga10:30 Readers Theatre of Livonia11:00 "Hand & Foot" and "Dice"12:30 Mahjong12:30 Scrabble1:00 Pinochle1:00 Chess1:00 Ballroom Dancing1:00 Strength Training2:30 Arthritis Exercise

8:30 Table Tennis9:00 Woodcarvers10:00 Backgammon12:00 Beginner Line Dancing 12:30 Euchre12:30 Beg. Pinochle1:00 Arthritis Exercise1:00 Line Dancing - Advanced Beginner2:00 Line Dancing - Inter-mediate - Ongoing

9:00 Exercise9:30 Yoga 10:00 Chair Exercise11:00 Meditation12:30 Pinochle1:00 Movie 1:00 Euchre1:00 Strength Training

1 1:00 "Crazy Rich Asians"

1:30 Travel Day 9:00 - 5:00 Civic Center Library - Book Sale - Atrium

4 5 6 7 810:00 Wayne Co. Comm., Terry Marecki 1:00 "Crazy Rich Asians" 1:00 Ask a MMAP Counselor

10:30 Do You Have an Inquiring Mind?

1:00 Ballroom Dancing with The Melody Band

10:00 Alzheimer Support 10:30 Westland Mall

1:00 "Beautifully Broken" 1:30 Ask the Lawyer

11 12 13 14 1511:00 Lunch Bunch - Steve's Family Dining 1:00 "Beautifully Broken"

9:30 Fraud Prevention Seminar 10:30 Do You Have an Inquiring Mind?

NO BALLROOM DANCING TODAY

10:00 Angela Hospice - Blood Pressure Screening 11:45 Valentine's Day Party - BY TICKET ONLY - $4.00 NO TABLE TENNIS TODAY NO LINE DANCING TODAY

1:00 "Gotti"

18 19 20 21 22PRESIDENTS' DAY

CITY OFFICES CLOSED10:30 Do You Have an Inquiring Mind?

11:15 Low Vision Workshop 1:00 Ballroom Dancing with The Melody Band

9:30 Brightstar - Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 Westland Mall 4:30 Departure for Fisher Theatre

12:45 Birthday Bingo 1:00 "Dog Days" 1:30 Ask The Lawyer NO MEDITATION TODAY

25 26 27 2810:30 Wayne Co. Comm., Diane Webb 1:00 "Dog Days"

10:30 Do You Have an Inquiring Mind? 12:00 Chili Cook Off

1:00 Ballroom Dancing with The Melody Band

9:30 Acrylic Landscape Painting 3:00 Alpha Book Club

Daily Activities (Unless noted below)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday1

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Wheat Roll Whole Wheat Bread Green Beans Peach Crisp Mixed VegetablesPeaches Fresh Fruit Wheat Roll Milk Whole Wheat Bread

Milk Milk Fruit Cocktail Margarine Rocky Road PuddingMargarine Margarine Milk Milk

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Beef Hot Dog Sliced Turkey with Gravy Potato Crusted Fish Stuffed Cabbage Roll Chicken StripsBeef Chili Whipped Potatoes Macaroni and Cheese Tomato Sauce Lettuce and Tomato

Baked Beans Green Beans Green Peas Whipped Potatoes Shredded CheeseCapri Vegetable Blend Wheat Roll Birthday Snack Cake Mixed Vegetables Crispy Cubed Potatoes

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Milk Margarine BY TICKET ONLY - $4.00 Scalloped ApplesMilk

Ranch Salad Dressing18 19 20 21 22

PRESIDENTS' DAY Macaroni and Cheese Meatloaf Krab Mac Salad Pork with Supreme SauceCITY OFFICES CLOSED Stewed Tomatoes Brown Gravy Coleslaw Country Potatoes

Green Beans Whipped Potatoes Three Bean Salad Glazed CarrotsWheat Roll Brussels Sprouts Saltine Crackers Texas Bread

Peaches Potato Roll Chocolate Chip Cookie Fresh BananaMilk Fresh Fruit Milk Milk

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25 26 27 28Beef Stew Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Chicken Strips Beef Jardine

Red Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Teriyaki Sauce Buttermilk PotatoesBrussels Sprouts Garlic Texas Bread Rice Green Beans

Cornbread Apple Crisp Peas and Carrots Multi-Grain BreadMixed Fruit Milk Whole Wheat Bread Pineapple Tidbits

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Suggested Donation $3.00/Meal

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MMAP/SHIP Helping with your Medicare

Are you in need of health benefits information? Make an

appointment to get the latest information on supplemental

insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare preventative

services, Medicare fraud and much more.

You may qualify for extra help in paying for your Medicare

Prescription Drug (Part D) premium and lower your cost in

co-pays. You may qualify for assistance paying for your

Medicare Part B premium. You may qualify for a grant to

assist with a portion of your supplemental plan premium.

Visit the volunteer desk or call 734-466-2555 to make an

appointment to see a Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program

(MMAP) Counselor here at the center. Space is limited.

MMAP provides free objective health benefit information

and counseling.

Date: Monday 2/4/2019 Time: 1:00 -3:30pm Location: Civic Park Senior Center Call 734-466-2555 to schedule your appointment.

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Valentine Tea Presented thanks to Angela Hospice

Saturday, February 9th 2pm~4pm

Please join us for an afternoon of tea, scones, assorted desserts and the delightful

sounds from the Livonia Civic Chorus.

Cost ~ $5.00 resident & $7.00 non-resident Tickets will be available at the volunteer desk for Livonia residents ONLY beginning Monday, January 14th and available to non- residents beginning Wednesday, January 16th.

For more information please call 734-466-2555.

Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia

FEBRUARY LUNCH BUNCH JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT

Monday, February 11th at 11:00am

Bus Departs from the Civic Park Senior Center

No Charge for the Bus

Lunch, Tax & Gratuity are NOT Included

To Register Call (734) 466-2555 or Visit the Volunteer Desk

Space is Limited

Please join us on

Thursday, February 14th 11:45am ~Wayne County Lunch~

~Sweets ~ Treats ~ Raffles ~ Share the Love Drawing~

Cost $4.00 per person

Tickets will be available to Livonia residents ONLY starting Wednesday, January 30th at the volunteer desk and

then available to ALL, beginning Friday, February 1st. For more information please call 734-466-2555.

Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Rd, Livonia

Tuesday, February 12th

9:30am—No Charge

Join retired police Sergeant, Robert Haig, as he

presents new scams that are aimed towards

older adults.

This is vitally important to everyone!

Please register at the volunteer desk or call

(734) 466-2555.

Low Vision Workshop

February’s Topic:

Tips to Maximize Functional

Vision

Wednesday, February 20th at

11:15AM

No Charge

Register with the volunteer desk or

by calling (734) 466-2555

The Play That Goes Wrong at the Fisher Theatre

Thursday, February 21st  

The  me is right to see THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Fisher The-

atre, Broadway’s funniest and longest-running play! This Olivier Award-

winning comedy is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock 

Holmes. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor

where things are quickly going from bad to u erly disastrous. With an 

unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who 

trip over every-thing (including their lines). 

Prior to the show, you will be able to dine at the restaurant of your 

choice in Greek Town. We will depart from the Civic Park Senior Center 

at 4:30pm with an approximate return  me of 10:45pm. Please note 

that walking is involved.  

$68 residents

$70 non‐residents

Space is limited.

Register in front office.

JOIN US AT THE CIVIC PARK SENIOR CENTER – MEMORY CAFÉ!Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Rd., Livonia

Meets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Civic Park Senior Center in Livonia– Memory Café is a gathering of people living in all stages of dementia with their care partners. It creates an opportunity to spend time together in a welcoming place sharing stories and friendship with others who are living a similar journey. Participants will gather in a safe and comfortable space to socialize, share coffee, tea and refreshments. The café is open to those in all stages of dementia. In addition to social time, participants of the Memory Café will enjoy a planned activity. Giving everyone a chance to try something new while connecting, creating and sharing!

Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Michigan Chapter25200 Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033 | 800.272.3900 | alz.org/gmc

COMMUNITY CONNECT OUTING —

JOIN US AT OUR MEMORY CAFÉ

Pre-registration required. For more information or to pre-register, call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or email helplinegmc@alz.org.

Saturday, January 26

Saturday, February 23The February Memory Cafe will meet at

the Friendship Meeting House located in the Greenmead Historical Park

Saturday, March 23

Saturday, April 27

12:00pm at the Civic Park Senior Center

Sample yummy, homemade chili prepared by your senior center staff and the transit department.

Then vote for your favorite.

Voting runs from 12—1pm with the winner

announced at 1:30pm.

Redford Theatre presents

GONE WITH THE WIND 1939 ~ 3hrs, 58mins

Sunday, March 3rd 12:45pm departure The historic Redford Theatre is celebrating the 80th Anniversary of GONE WITH

THE WIND, with a special guest appearance from expert Kathleen Marcaccio and one

of the last living cast members, Mickey Kuhn (Little Beau).

Cost is $17.00 resident and $19.00 non-resident

Trip includes round-trip transportation and your admission

ticket. Departs from the senior center at 12:45pm(matinee

begins at 2pm). Approximate return time 7:00pm.

Please register with payment at the volunteer desk. Make

checks payable to “City of Livonia”. For more information

please call 734-466-2555.

Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154

Tuesday, March 5th

Please join

OAKMONT LIVONIA at 11:30am in the lobby and enjoy

a fresh paczki & cup of coffee!

(One per person. While supplies last.)

Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Rd, Livonia

Anyone wearing festive Mardi Gras attire can be entered in a

drawing for a fabulous prize!

Drawing will be head at 12:30pm.

Must be present to win!

Where:Civic Park Senior Center 15218 Farmington RoadLivonia, MI 48154

When:Wednesdays 12:30pm-3:00pm

Sessions 1-6:March 6, 13, 20, 27April 3 and 10

Free Sessions!Snacks provided!

Helping you take charge of your chronic pain!

CHRONIC PAIN

• Challenge myths about dealing with pain• Master techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation and poor sleep• Pace yourself around activity and rest• Exercise appropriately to maintain or improve strength and endurance• Use medication wisely• Work effectively with family and health care providers

In this workshop YOU can:

Chronic Pain Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is a six week workshop led by certified leaders designed to help people living with chronic pain manage their health conditions and live a healthier, more enjoyable life.

PATH

To register contact:Civic Park Senior Centerat 734-466-2555.

** Since this is a full six week workshop, new participants are unable to join after the 2nd week. **

2019

During registration, please indicate if you need special accommodations in order to participate.

For additional information, please contact the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at 800-482-1455 or visit www.nkfm.org.For other wellness programs in Michigan go to www.mihealthyprograms.org.

NKFM is funded in part by the Federal Older Americans Act and the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging through The Senior Alliance through the Office of Services to the Aging.

Thursday,

march 14th

At 11:30am

St. patty’s party

Civic Park Senior Center

15218 Farmington Rd

Livonia, MI 48154

Everyone is irish today!

Please Join us for Corned Beef & Cabbage lunch

with all the fixin’s, fun & festivities!

*prizes given for the most festive, so get your green on!

Cost $5.00 resident & $7.00 non-resident

Tickets will be available for purchase at the volunteer Desk

monday, February 25th for Livonia residents and

on Wednesday, February 27th tickets will be available to all.

For more information please call 734-466-2555

Come watch the game with us in the lobby of the senior center! We will be serving

all-beef hot dogs, popcorn, Cracker Jacks and beverage during the game.

COST IS $4.00 PER PERSON Tickets will be available Monday, March 11th at the volunteer desk. Last day to purchase a ticket

will be Monday, March 25th. For more information call 734-466-2555

OUR DETROIT TIGERS

FIRST GAME OF

THE 2019 SEASON!

Thursday, March 28th 3:30pm

Enter to win FREE Tiger gear!

Drawing will be held during 7th inning stretch!

*MUST be present (in the building) to win*

15218 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154

Enjoy an entertaining afternoon in downtown Chelsea for

lunch and the play, All My Sons , which shows a post-war

American family in a spiral of lies, greed, love, and loss.

We will depart from the Civic Park Senior Center at 11am,

play begins at 3pm, & we return at approximately 6pm.

Lunch will be on your own & you are welcome to dine at

any of the tasty restaurants within walking distance of the

Purple Rose Theatre. Please register with payment at the

Civic Park Senior Center.

SCHOOL NEWSfor Senior Citizens

LPS News & Events fOr SeniOr Citizens in Our COmmunityFebruary 2019 - VOLUME 19, ISSUE 1

Young inventors brave the ‘shark tank’

Raccoons getting into your trash cans; the classic “missing sock” predicament on laundry day; or how about your favorite book that got soaking wet when you forgot your umbrella in a rain storm?

If you can think of a problem in your daily life, chances are, there is a practical solution. That is what local middle school students have discovered as they brainstormed solutions to everyday dilemmas, as part of the Young Inventors contest.

The fifth annual program kicked off in the fall, with presentations to more than 800 middle school students in Livonia Public Schools, Clarenceville Public Schools, Wayne-Westland Community Schools and Garden City Public Schools. Race car drivers Danny Kellermeyer and Christie Bagne brought their inspiring stories to the students and encouraged them to brainstorm inventions for the contest.

The top 35 entries were displayed and the inventors were recognized during a special dinner and ceremony at Schoolcraft College, hosted by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce and Alpha USA, all sponsors of the Young Inventors program.

“You’ve absolutely knocked it out of the park tonight, kids,” Kellermeyer said to the inventors.

The students also received kudos and encouragement from Alexis Carlson, age 24, who told her story of working in the manufacturing industry and following her passions.

“As long as I can remember, I used to take things apart – radios, lights, calculators. I loved to fix things,” she said, adding that her interests were not always in line with those of a typical girl.

She attended a career tech program in high school and went on to take manufacturing classes at Schoolcraft

College. She now has a successful career in manufacturing.

More encouragement came from Steve Walmsley, a patent attorney and a Franklin High School graduate who also attended Emerson Middle School – one of the schools represented at the event. He said he sees inventions every day, in his line of work.

“A lot of these here tonight are better than those that have come across my desk,” he said, noting that the students are smart for participating in the program. “You will win, over the long-term, when you participate in events like this – it’ll be very helpful to be able to draw from this. You’re very fortunate to have this program.”

The awards event carried a “Shark Tank” theme, named for the TV show in which inventors pitch their ideas to a tough panel of business gurus and investors. Some of the inventions included a hairbrush that doubles as a hair product dispenser; socks that have built-in Velcro pieces that prevent the socks from getting separated in the wash; “Glow Books” that not only have glow-in-the-dark print, but are also waterproof; and many more.

Taking first place in the contest was Hannah Heskett, an Emerson Middle School student in Livonia Public Schools. She invented the “Raccoon Can’t Can,” which prevents critters from getting into trash cans.

Second place went to Mark Popkov, a Clarenceville Middle School student who invented the Sunflower Energy of the Future.

Third place went to Grace Holman, a Holmes Middle School student in Livonia Public Schools, who invented the Bat Warmer, to solve the issue of baseball and softball bats being too cold and cracking.

Dan West, president and CEO of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, said all of the students were to be commended for their creative inventions and for their bravery in presenting their inventions to an audience of about 250 people.

LPS SCHOOL NEWS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS February 2019

VOLUME 19, ISSUE 1

Second-grader Christina Hankins always looks forward to celebrating the new year with her classmates at Niji-Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary School.

It’s a New Year celebration that does not entail fireworks or countdowns or even Times Square.

At Niji-Iro Elementary in Livonia Public Schools, ringing in the new year means taking part in the traditional rice pounding practice called Mochi Tsuki (Mochi is “sweet rice” and Tsuki means “to pound”). Students take turns using the heavy wooden mallet to pound the rice and water into a soft dough-like mixture that is then seasoned one of three ways: with soy powder, soy sauce or sweet beans.

The students love this special treat.

“It tastes like peanut butter,” said Christina, with a smile.

Joining the fun were Livonia Public Schools Board of Education President Mark Johnson and Trustee Liz Jarvis. Students cheered them on, as they took the mallet and pounded the rice.

“There is always something exciting and different going on at Niji,” said Jarvis.

She enjoyed her first taste of Mochi Tsuki, too.

“It tastes better than it looks,” she said.

While students participated in the traditional pounding activity, parents were busy using more modern techniques to make more than 300 plates of the treats. Starting with a pressure rice-pounding machine, the parents formed an assembly line for cutting the soft mixture, dipping it in the flavors and plating a trio of Mochi for students, parents, staff and guests.

Niji-Iro Lead Administrator Lawrence DeLuca said the Mochi Tsuki party is just one example of the types of celebrations that are offered for the English native speakers and the Japanese native speaking students at the school.

“Celebrations like Mochi Tsuki are extremely important at Niji-Iro because it raises the cultural awareness of our students,” said DeLuca. “Having a dual language program is not just about learning the language, but also becoming immersed in the two cultures. By learning about other cultures, students are able to see the world from different perspectives, which makes them more globally-minded and empathetic citizens.”

Ringing in the New Year at Niji-Iro

Livonia Public Schools students let their creativity shine during the 50th annual PTA Reflections Contest.

Culminating with an awards ceremony in the Performing Arts Center at Franklin High School, the Reflections program gave a platform for students to compete in categories including visual arts, photography, literature, choreography and videography.

All entries were based on the theme, “Heroes Around Me.” In total, 104 students entered this year and Reflections Chairperson Debbie Yates said she was grateful for everyone who helped make the program possible.

“Because of their efforts, 104 student artists had the opportunity to express themselves through the arts,” she said. “I’m so thankful to live in a community that values programs like Reflections, so we can help our students grow with a sense of creativity and thoughtfulness.”

Creativity abounds in PTA Reflections contest

Photo credit: SHS student Nicholas Stanley