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A Monthly Publication brought to you by the Flushing Area Senior Center
Our
October
2020 Perspective for the 50+ generation
These programs and/or services are fully or partially funded by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.
As per Executive Order 2020-147, any business
that is open to the public requires to refuse
entry or service to those not wearing a mask /
face covering. While in the center, we will ask
you to wear your mask at all times.
From the Director:
I recently had the opportunity to tour Oak Street
Health, located at 102 W. Pierson Rd. It is a primary
care facility accepting all Medicare recipients.
The staff were warm and welcoming and the facility
itself appeared completely updated.
Along with primary
care services, Oak
Street Health offers
the following
services:
• Choice of
phone, video, Each Tuesday - at 9:00am
or in-person visits
• 24/7 support line for support as needed 1st Wednesday of each month
• Rides to and from center appointments, (includes Depart 1:00pm / Return 3:00pm
those residing in Flushing) SHOPPING - MEIJER - Swartz Creek Store
• Social work assistance 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
• Staff who can help navigate your Medicare Depart 1:00 pm / Return 3:00 pm
benefits
Please call the Center one day in advance for a ride.
If you have any questions or would like to request Please be ready when the van arrives. Cancellations
additional information, please contact their office at should be made by contacting the Center in a timely
(810)215-0978 or access their website - manner. The Center retains the right to revoke any
www.oakstreethealth.com. rider for any reason from the program.
Our van is not equipped for wheelchair transportation
and our volunteer drivers are not qualified to care for
dependent Seniors; therefore, riders must to be able to
enter and exit the van without assistance. We are not
designated for emergency assistance. Riders are
required to follow all safety regulations when riding
on the van.
Suggested donation for each trip - $3.00
Available Monday - Friday for residents
living within the Flushing School District
These programs and/or services are fully or partially funded by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.
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Thursday - 10/1 HM Chicken Parmesan
Ann’s Adventures Friday - 10/2 Chef Salad w/ Turkey, Egg & Cheese
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - 10/5 BBQ Pulled Pork
Hours may vary when Ann is traveling Tuesday - 10/6 HM White Chicken Chili
Office phone: 810-640-8303 Wednesday - 10/7 Grilled Chicken Breast
E-mail: aanderson@annsadventures.net Thursday - 10/8 HM Bean Soup w/ Turkey Ham
Website: www.annsadventures.net Friday - 10/9 Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Monday - 10/12 Creole Steak in Sauce
Going on a trip with Ann? Please register through Tuesday - 10/13 HM Meatloaf w/ Gravy
the Center and help us earn $5 Wednesday - 10/14 Santa Fe Salad w/ Chicken & Beans
with every trip you take! Thursday - 10/15 HM Sloppy Joes
Friday - 10/16 Crusted Fish
Here’s an At-A-Glance list of upcoming trips:
Monday - 10/19 Country Style Chicken
• Mackinac Island & Grand Hotel
Tuesday - 10/20 Beef Teriyaki w/ Rice
Date: October 26 – 29, 2020
Wednesday - 10/21 BBQ Pulled Chicken
Cost: $815.00 per person double occupancy Thursday - 10/22 HM Pork Chop w/ Peaches & Apple
• Christmas Is For The Birds – Turkeyville # 2 Friday - 10/23 Chicken Salad Croissant
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 Monday - 10/26 Turkey Burger w/ Cheese
Cost: $75.00 per person Tuesday - 10/27 HM Beef Goulash
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from the Clio Kmart Wednesday - 10/28 Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Romaine
• Starbright Christmas – Petrolia # 2 Thursday - 10/29 HM Stuffed Green Pepper in Sauce
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Friday - 10/30 Breaded Turkey Sandwich
Cost: $120.00 per person HM means Homemade
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart
• Celtic Thunder: Ireland
Date: Friday, December 17, 2020
Cost: $86.00 per person Veterans Services
Departure: 4:30 p.m. from Clio Kmart Appointments available on the First Monday of the
• Christmas Mystery Trip month from 8:15 - 11:45am
Date: Sun – Tues. December 27 – 29, 2020 Are you a Veteran? Are you receiving all of the benefits
Cost: $385.00 per person double occupancy you should be receiving because of your service to our
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from PNC Bank country? Call the Flushing Area Senior Center office to
• Canadian Brass schedule an appointment with Carrie Burns from the
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Genesee County Department of Veterans Services to
Cost: $85.00 per person make sure you are receiving all of the benefits you are
Departure: 5:45 p.m. from the Clio Kmart entitled to.
• Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
Date: Fri – Sat, March 26 - 27, 2021 Legal Assistance
Cost: $248.00 per person (double occupancy) Appointments available on the 2nd Friday of the
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from the PNC Bank Month from 1:30 - 3:30pm
• Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale # 1 If you are in need of assistance with a legal issue you
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 can call the Senior Center office to schedule a free
Cost: $80.00 per person appointment to meet with Seth Neblock, an Elder Law
Departure: 7:00 a.m. from the Clio K-mart Attorney from Legal Services of Eastern Michigan.
• Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale # 2
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 Free Notary Services for Seniors 50 and Older
Cost: $80.00 per person Karen Herriman is a Notary Public and can seal your
Departure: 7:00 a.m. from the Clio K-mart documents for you at no cost. Call the Center to make
an appointment. You must sign in the presence of the
notary and bring your picture ID.
These programs and/or services are fully or partially funded by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.
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Flushing, MI 48433
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Great Service! Best Rates!
Call Today & Save! (810) 659-6342
Serving Flushing for over 30 Years.
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AARP & Senior
Owner Manager, Director
Citizen Discounts!
Staley’s
Plumbing, Heating &
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121 N. Cherry St. • Flushing
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(810) 659-5572
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These programs and/or services are fully or partially funded by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.
Line Dancing Basic Flow Yoga Gold Writers’ Group
Each Monday at 9:00 a.m. Each Tuesday & Thursday Each Wednesday at 1:00pm
(@ Riverview Park) at 10:00am (@ Riverview Park) We are a gathering of men and
Free of Charge Instructor: Darci Yoga Mat Required women who have written either
Line Dancing provides heart Punch Card required for payment poems or some type of personal
healthy benefits of an aerobic Instructor: Rhonda Straley life story or maybe started to
exercise while engaging in a social Includes gentle flow sequence with write a book.
activity and stimulates the mind! breathing breaks between each
You can Line Dance with or sequence. Class is dynamic in Watercolor
without a partner! nature and requires the ability to Each Thursday at 9:30am
move from lying down, kneeling, Learn new tricks and techniques.
Woodcarving and standing postures. Some experience preferred but not
Each Monday at 12:30pm necessary. You must bring your
This group works mostly with bass Senior Women's Book Club own materials.
wood using a variety of carving 3rd Tuesday at 1:00pm
tools. The group has many Members take turns choosing a Strayed Quilters
experienced woodcarvers willing book they think will be interesting Thursday, October 15th at
to share techniques and advice on for the group to discuss. Books 12:30pm
whatever project you are working include all genres. Copies of the This group makes quilts at home
on. Newcomers to woodcarving chosen book are usually provided then brings them to the monthly
are welcome! through the GDL Bag of Books meetings to donate to one of two
program. organizations:
Exercises for Everyday Living 1) Project Linus’ mission it is to
Each Tuesday and Thursday Grief Support Group provide love, a sense of security,
at 8:40am (@ Riverview Park) Tuesday, October 20th at 3:00pm warmth, and comfort to children
Free of Charge Instructor: Darci Heartland Hospice provides who are seriously ill, traumatized,
Uses basic movement to on-going grief support for anyone or otherwise in need through the
strengthen balance, posture, who has experienced the death of gift of a new, handmade blanket
flexibility, and coordination. Uses a loved one. Their purpose is to or afghan, lovingly created by
a chair, so there is no reason not provide education about normal volunteer blanketeers. To learn
to exercise! grief reactions, as well as a safe more visit www.projectlinus.org
environment where feelings are 2) Horses for Hope’s mission is
Knit - Crochet - Craft validated and accepted. to provide instructional and fun
Each Tuesday at 9:30am horse oriented events for families
Bring your own projects to work Flushing Artist Network whose children have been
on, share your ideas and talk Each Wednesday at 9:30am diagnosed with cancer. Children
about your projects with each A time to paint and try something who participate in the program
other. Some knit afghans or different. All mediums are allowed receive a blanket. To learn more
dishcloths, others crochet baby except oils. Meet new friends and visit www.horsesforhope.com
sweaters or scarves. Some do enjoy painting with others. No
embroidery, cross stitch, or experience necessary. You must Fly Tying
needlepoint. Some simply enjoy bring your own materials. Each Friday at 9:30am
sitting and chatting! There is no This group gets together to tie flies
teacher, but there is always for fly-fishing. You must bring
someone willing to help you with your supplies, be with some
your project questions or friends as you tie!
problems. Please join us!
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Remember to Sign-in The Flushing Area
• Who see’s my information? Senior Center The Flushing Area Senior Center is
Staff only 106 Elm Street, Flushing MI 48433 a community focal point where
• Where do I sign-in? 810.659.4735 Fax 810.659.4686 adults who have achieved the age
Use the computer at the front of 50 come together for services
desk The Flushing Area Senior Center and activities that reflect their
• Do I have to touch each event I serves the senior residents of experience and skills, respond to
attend that day? Flushing, Flushing Township, their diverse needs and interests,
YES! If you came to lunch and and Clayton Township. enhance their dignity, support their
played Bingo, touch both icons Everyone age 50+ is welcome! independence and encourage their
• What if I volunteer? involvement in and with the
You need to add your hours The Center Office is Open Center and the community.
each time you volunteer Monday - Friday
• What if I forgot my swipe tag, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
do I still sign-in?
YES! You sign in following the Email the Center at The majority of funding is from the
prompts on the screen. greg@flushingseniorcenter.com Genesee County Senior Millage.
Other Funding Sources are: City of
Keep Us Up-To-Date Office Staff Flushing, Charter Township of
Please inform the front desk of any Greg Matheson, Executive Director Flushing, United Way of Flushing,
change of address, phone number, Karen Herriman, Office Manager Member Contributions, Memorial
emergency contact information Donations, Fundraisers, Kroger
and email address. Board of Directors Community Rewards and
Michael Stanton, Chairperson smile.amazon.com.
Memorial Donations Eileen Dunning, Co-Chairperson
Memorial Donations to the Pat DeMoss, Treasurer
Flushing Area Senior Center are a Marie Zuk, Secretary, City of
Upcoming Board Meetings
nice way to create a lasting • Tuesday, Oct. 20th - 3:30pm
Flushing (Annual Meeting)
memory in remembrance of a Sharri Willette, Flushing Twsp. • Tuesday, Nov. 24th - 7:00pm
loved one, family member or Michael Crockett, Clayton Twsp. (Due to the pandemic, both meetings
friend. Donation envelopes are Richard Wagonlander, are slated to be virtual meetings. If
available at the Center or at area Sharon Vance, Terry Pattillo, you would like to participate, please
funeral homes. The Flushing Area Gary Nickel, Mark Gellis, contact Greg Matheson. Upon
Senior Center is a private, non- Rick Bigelow request, the center shall make
profit organization and all of the reasonable accommodations for a
donations are tax-deductible. person with disabilities to participate.)
To be in compliance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders and health organization requirements, the Flushing
Area Senior Center’s programs and business activities must adopt social distancing practices and other measures to
protect employees and patrons. Every time you enter the Center everyone, including staff, volunteers, participants and
visitors, will be screened and approved for entrance by meeting the following requirements:
• You will be presented with health screening questions upon entering the building; to include information regarding
common symptoms and recommended isolation practices of COVID-19.
• Masks are to be worn at all times. The only exception to this is exercise classes with 8 feet of distance apart or
classes outdoors.
• A limited number of people shall be allowed in the building at one time.
• Other requirements may be added at anytime as the Governor issues different orders and requirements.
These programs and/or services are fully or partially funded by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.
www.flushingseniorcenter.com ● 7FLUSHING AREA SENIOR CENTER PRSRT STD
106 Elm Street U.S. Postage
Flushing, MI 48433 PAID
Flushing, MI
Permit No. 217
If date under your address
is highlighted, it means
it’s time to renew your
membership, which is a
$12 donation
These programs and/or services are fully or partially funded by the Genesee
County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work! Other funding
sources are: City of Flushing, Charter Township of Flushing, United Way of
Flushing, Member Contributions, Memorial Donations and Fundraisers.
Enjoy a Daily Take Home Lunch
Pick-up at the Flushing Area Senior Center
The Senior Take Home Meal may be picked up
Monday thru Friday from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Ages 60 and over: $3.00 suggested donation
Ages 50 - 59 and All Non-Genesee County Residents Age 50+
are required to pay $6.00
Reservations are required. Call the Center at 810.659.4735 by 1:00pm
the weekday before to place your lunch reservation.You can also read
