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Maplewood Senior Echo
Activities Currently Happening
T.O.P.S.
Thursday 10am-11am
Arthritis Exercise (beginning 11/5/2020)
Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am-11:30am
Tai Chi
Wednesday 12pm-1pm
Thrift Shop (re-opening 11/9/2020)
Monday - Thursday 9am-2pm
Red Hats (starting 11/10/2020)
2nd Tuesday of each month 11:30am
ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE ON
HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
November/December 2020
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Liquid Nutrition (Ensure) Tai Chi 12pm T.O.P.S. 10am
Pick-up 9am-12pm Focus HOPE Arthritis Exercise
12pm - 1:30pm 10:30am
9 10 11 CLOSED 12 13 14
Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
Arthritis Exercise T.O.P.S. 10am
10:30am Arthritis Exercise
Red Hats 10:30am
11:30am - 2:30pm
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Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
Arthritis Exercise Food Commodities T.O.P.S. 10am
10:30am 10am - 1:30pm Arthritis Exercise
Tai Chi 12pm 10:30am
23 24 25 26 CLOSED 27 CLOSED 28 CLOSED
Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
Arthritis Exercise Tai Chi 12pm
10:30am
30
Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Focus HOPE
Liquid Nutrition 1st Wednesday
Ensure Pick-up November 4th
has been changed
to Monday Food
November 2, 2020 Commodities
9am-12pm 3rd Wednesday
November 18th
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Focus HOPE Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
1st Wednesday Liquid Nutrition (Ensure) Tai Chi 12pm T.O.P.S. 10am
December 2nd Pickup 9am-12pm Focus HOPE Arthritis Exercise
Arthritis Exercise 12pm - 1:30pm 10:30am
Food 10:30am
Commodities
3rd Wednesday
December 16th
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Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
Arthritis Exercise Tai Chi 12pm T.O.P.S. 10am
10:30am Arthritis Exercise
Red Hats 11:30a-2:30p 10:30am
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Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
Arthritis Exercise Food Commodities T.O.P.S. 10am
10:30am 10am - 1:30pm Arthritis Exercise
Tai Chi 12pm 10:30am
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Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
Arthritis Exercise Tai Chi 12pm
10:30am
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Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm Thrift Shop 9am-2pm
Arthritis Exercise Tai Chi 12pm
10:30am
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Senior Fitness Classes ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Arthritis Foundation Exercise FREE Activities
Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am
$2 suggested donation per class Walking Club
Stepping Out At Maplewood
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Monday - Friday
Wednesday 12:00pm 9am - 2pm
$2 suggested donation per class
Senior Fitness Room (New Hours) Po-Ke-No
Monday - Friday Sponsor - Medilodge of Farmington
8:45am - 7:00pm 1st Monday of every month 1pm
Saturday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Bingo
Every Wednesday of the month
1pm - 2pm
Senior Social Activities
1st Wednesday Sponsor
$1 activity fee
Oak Street Health
Club One Cards 2nd Wednesday Sponsor
Wednesday 9am - 4pm Village of Westland
3rd Wednesday Sponsor
Red Hat Society
American House Dearborn Heights
2nd Tuesday of the month
11:30am - 2:30pm 4th Wednesday Sponsor
Oakmont of Livonia
T.O.P.S.
5th Wednesday Sponsor
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Thursday 10am - 11am Regency at Livonia
Regency at Westland
**Please Note** Senior Fitness Room Rates **Please Note**
New Rates Must be 50 years of age or older New Rates
Daily Rate $2.00
3 Months 6 Months 12 Months
$21 Resident $32 Resident $56 Resident
$31 Non-Resident $42 Non-Resident $66 Non-Resident
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Senior Fitness Classes offered at The Maplewood Senior Center
THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM
Arthritis Exercise is a group, chair exercise class for people with arthritis.
Attending this class is a safe way to stay active, reduce pain, and move
more easily. It can help you feel less tired and boost your mood. You will
practice stretching, breathing, endurance, and balance exercises
tailored to your ability.
THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TAI CHI PROGRAM
Arthritis Tai Chi is a group exercise program that uses Sun-Style Tai Chi,
which includes agile steps, high stances, gentle movements, and relaxed
breathing. Benefits of Tai Chi include: Increased joint flexibility and range of
motion; Improved balance, coordination, concentration and memory.
DON’T FACE THE VA ALONE
Speak with a Veteran Service Officer to see
about your veteran benefits.
Every Wednesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Maplewood Community Center
31735 Maplewood
Garden City, MI 48135
Please call 313-964-6640 to make an
appointment
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Food & Nutrition Assistance Offered at the Maplewood Community Center
OUR H.O.M.E. FOOD PANTRY
Our H.O.M.E. Food Pantry is open to low-income Garden City residents, and
Garden City Public School students and their families.
The pantry is located at the Maplewood Community Center and is by appointment only.
The pantry hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-12pm.
Please call 734-793-1859 to schedule an appointment.
FOOD COMMODITIES: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
TEFAP distributes surplus and government provided food. Open to low-income Garden City residents
(individuals & families). Distribution is the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10am-1:30pm
at the Maplewood Community Center.
You can register by visiting Our H.O.M.E. food pantry or by calling 734-793-1859.
Please note: The income requirements for TEFAP Michigan are as follows:
One person household $24,280, Two person household $32,920, Three person household
$41,560, Four person household $50,200, Five person household $58,840.
Focus: HOPE
Focus: HOPE provides boxes of food to low-income Garden City residents who are 60 years of age
and older. Distribution is the 1st Wednesday of each month from 11:30am-1:00pm, at the
Maplewood Community Center. If you have any questions, for eligibility requirements, or to
sign-up please stop by Our H.O.M.E. Food Pantry or call 734-793-1859.
CONGREATE HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
A nutritional hot lunch program for ages 60 and over. Served Monday–Thursday at 12pm.
The cost is a suggested donation of $3.00.
Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 734-793-1874.
LIQUID NUTRITION
The Maplewood Senior Center is a liquid nutrition distribution site. The nutrition supplement is given
out on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 9am-12pm. This program is designed for seniors who
have a debilitating disorder or require supplemental food intake to meet their nutritional needs.
A doctor’s prescription is required.
For more information and/or to sign up please call 800-851-1454.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Volunteers deliver hot meals to eligible homebound seniors Monday - Thursday.
A frozen meal is delivered on Thursday for Friday.
For more information and/or to sign up please call 800-851-1454.
COULD YOU DELIVER MEALS WITH YOUR WHEELS?
Volunteers deliver meals one day a week for approximately one hour and are reimbursed for their
route mileage. Please consider this volunteer opportunity.
To volunteer please call Regina at 734-793-1874.
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Maplewood Senior Center Thrift Shop
**Staffed by our friendly senior volunteers**
All proceeds support programs at the
Maplewood Senior Center
Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm
We will be re-opening
Monday, November 9, 2020
$5.00 $2.00
Winter Coat Sale Bag Sale
Men, Women, Kids Everyday
Donations accepted at the Information Desk * Monday - Saturday
Your donations are greatly appreciated!
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN
Elder Law & Advocacy Center offers “FIRST TUESDAY’S”
FREE Workshops for Senior Citizens, People Caring for Seniors,
and Non-Parent Caregivers
Where: Guidance from our experienced
Redford Community When:
Legal Staff includes:
Center (Gym) The First Tuesday
12121 Hemingway Guardianship/Conservatorship of Each Month
Redford, MI Wills/Trusts 2:00pm
Nursing Home/Assisted Living/
Senior Housing A question & answer
Powers of Attorney session will follow the
Medicaid/Medicare presentation.
School Enrollment
Much, Much More!!!
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Party Animal Travel Partyanimaltvl@aol.com
Westland, MI 48185 (734) 525-9777
Turkeyville Dinner and Make a Holiday Wreath! (November 2, 2020) ($75) Our bus leaves in the morning and travels to
Cornwall's Turkeyville for some holiday shopping and a complete Turkey dinner. Today you will learn how to make a burlap and
ribbon holiday wreath. Trip includes transportation, dinner and wreath. Space is limited to 40 guests. Payment in full, non-refundable.
Gun Lake Casino! (November 4, 2020) ($39) Our bus will depart in the morning, you will have time to check out the slots, tables,
and wonderful food for 4 hours of great casino fun. You will receive $10 in slot play, $10 in food credits. Must be at least 21 years
old. Payment in full, non-refundable.
The Shipshewana and Gypsy Holiday Vintage and Craft Market! (November 6, 2020) ($79) This trip includes shopping at the
Essenhaus Market, time for lunch (on your own), holiday shopping at Blue Gate, and time at E & S Grocery Store. Also included is
The Gypsy Soul Market at the Michigan Event Center where you will find hundreds of booths loaded with unique crafts and vintage
holiday goods. Space is limited to 40 guests, day starts at 6am.
Shipshewana on the Road and Frankenmuth! (November 7, 2020) ($39) Shipshewana will be located at the Birch Run
Conference Center where you will have 2 hours of holiday shopping. Then hop back on the bus to head to Downtown Frankenmuth
for 3 more hours of holiday shopping. Payment in full, non-refundable.
The Island Casino Fall Color Escape! (November 10-12, 2020) ($239 per person, double occupancy) During your stay enjoy
bingo, slots, table games, the spa, great restaurants and time to explore downtown Escanaba. You will receive slot play each day.
We will stop for pasties before we head home. Must be at least 19 years old. Single rooms are $79 more.
Sisters Christmas Catechism at the Potter Center! (November 15, 2020) ($79) The bus will depart from Westland at 12pm and
travel to the Potter Center. Showtime is at 2pm. Please note: there are multiple stairs to get to our seats. Payment in full,
non-refundable. Bus should return by 6pm.
Christmas at Biltmore Estate and Ashville North Carolina! (November 15-20, 2020) ($599) 5 day, 4 night package includes: 4
nights lodging (3 nights in the Ashville area), 6 meals (4 breakfast, 2 dinner), guided tour of Ashville, full day tour of Biltmore Estate,
tour of Blue Ridge Parkway, visit to the Folk Art Center and the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center.
Traders World and the Premium Outlets Christmas Market Cincinnati! (November 28, 2020) ($79) Start your holiday shopping
by hopping on the bus to crafts, deals, and indoor holiday fun with over 800 booths under one roof! Our first stop is Traders World,
which is a combination of Shipshewana and Hobby Lobby. Next, hop back on our bus and head to the Premium Outlet Center, which
includes Old Navy, Prada, Adidas, Coffee House, Disney, Crocs, and 96 more stores. Space is limited to 40 guests.
The Gandy Dancer Holiday Brunch and Christmas Shopping at Tanger Outlet! (November 29, 2020) ($75) Depart Westland,
travel to Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor for Sunday Brunch and a jazz trio playing the best holiday sounds. After brunch we will travel to
Tanger Outlets. Today is the super sale, you will receive coupons for additional discounts to stores, such as, Coach, Bed, Bath &
Beyond and more. Payment in full. We will depart 9am and return by 4pm.
Pigeon Forge, Smokey Mountains, and Dollywood! (November 30-December 4, 2020) ($599) Trip includes round trip motor
coach transportation, 4 nights lodging in Pigeon Forge, Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede dinner show, Holiday Show at the Smokey
Mountain Opry, Soul of Motown Show, admission to Dollywood, 8 meals, plus free time in Gatlinburg.
Shipshewana and the Texas Tenors Christmas Show! (December 5, 2020) ($139) Join us as we travel to Shipshewana and the
Blue Gate for a morning of shopping the holiday market and lunch at the Blue Gate Buffet. Includes transportation, shopping at the
meat and cheese store, lunch buffet, and main floor seats for the Texas Tenors. Space is limited to 40 guests. Non-refundable.
Christmas Elegance on the Holiday Train! (December 12, 2020) ($129) Depart Westland at 5:15pm, travel to Blissfield. You will
board an elegant train and feast on your choice of Salmon, Prime Rib, or Chicken with all the trimmings while traveling down the
tracks. But wait, someone is going to make it onto Santa’s naughty list because there is going to be a murder on the train. Payment
in full, non-refundable.
Tinsel and Twine Festival in Monroe Michigan! (December 13, 2020) ($45) Depart in the morning, first stop is Cracker Barrel for
breakfast (not included), then on to the Monroe Fairgrounds for the Tinsel and Twine Festival (Holiday Vintage Craft Market).
Payment in full, non-refundable.
Get-Away Bingo Day Trip! (December 16, 2020) ($49) Depart at 7am, travel to Soaring Eagle Casino. You will receive $20 in slot
play, $5 in food credits, and $10 in Bingo Bucks. Non-refundable. Must be at least 19 years old.
The Party Animal Holiday Party benefiting St. Jude’s and the Dearborn Animal Shelter! (December 18, 2020) ($69) The party
will be held at Burton Manor from 6pm-11pm. Includes dinner, desserts, and entertainment from Steve King and the Dittilies. We will
offer raffles, baskets, & 50-50 to raise funds for the kids and critters. Space is limited to 200 guests. Payment in full, non-refundable.
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Thank You for Your Continued Support
JOHN N. S
anteiu & SON INC.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
1139 Inkster Road
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 427-3800
www.santeiufuneralhome.com
Senior In-Home Care Services
Personal Care
John N. Santeiu, Jr. Meal Preparation
John N. Santeiu, III Bathing
Companionship Care
Light Housekeeping
Commission on Aging Transportation
In-Home Safety Solutions
Meetings are held the
Contact Us Today
2nd Wednesday
of every month at the (734) 397-1111
Maplewood Community Center
Tuscan Room - 9:15am http://plymouth-404.comfortkeepers.com
The Garden City Fire Department has Garden City Coffee Hour
free smoke detectors for seniors. Commissioner Glenn Anderson
They will install them for you, and/or
they will replace the batteries in your ex- Maplewood Community Center
isting smoke detectors for free. They
Maple Room
will also install smoke detectors that you
have purchased. 10:30am - 11:30am
*Senior Citizens only please*
Currently Not Meeting Until
For more Further Notice
Information
Contact the Coffee Hour is graciously sponsored by
Garden City
Tim Horton’s in Garden City
Fire Department
734-793-1783
10 November/December 20206940 Middlebelt Road
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All these amenities at an address
you can call home:
▪ Personal 24-hour emergency call system ▪
▪ Fully equipped kitchens ▪
▪ Transportation ▪
▪ Pet friendly ▪
32001 Cherry Hill Road ▪ Beauty/Barber shop ▪
▪ Library ▪
Westland, MI. 48186 ▪ Computer room ▪
734-728-5222 www.pvm.org ▪ Planned social events ▪
▪ Central laundry areas ▪
▪ Independent Living ▪ Enhanced Living ▪ ▪ Convenience store ▪
▪ Assisted Living ▪ Memory Care ▪ ▪ Private dining ▪
▪ Respite Care ▪ ▪ Crafts room ▪
▪ Game room ▪
▪ Fitness center ▪
▪ Barrier free apartments available ▪
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Maplewood Senior Center U.S. Postage
31735 Maplewood Blvd. PAID
Garden City, MI 48135 Garden City, MI
Permit No. 95
MAYOR SENIOR CENTER STAFF
Randy Walker
Danielle Willems
CITY COUNCIL Senior Activities
Mayor Pro Tem - Kelly Kerwin Coordinator
Mark Jacobs
Jaylee Lynch Jennifer Wicker
Pat Squires Senior Specialist
Brian Earle
Melissa DeMichele Annette Guido
Maplewood Senior Center Title V Program
CITY MANAGER 31735 Maplewood Street Clerical Assistant
Dale Dougherty Garden City, MI 48135
Phone: (734) 793-1870
COMMISSION ON AGING SENIOR VOLUNTEER
Chairperson: Sharon Hassett COMMITTEE
Partial funding support for Ruth Short: Chairperson
Michael Jones
Norah Fix
Senior Citizen programs is Kathy Ward: Secretary
Kerry Partin received from the Older Yvonne Bond
Richard Lee Tripp Michiganians Act, through the Mary Breeding
Joi Matney Office of Services to the Aging, Vera Chestnut
Barbara Sandberg and from The Senior Susann Hill
Kathy Ward Alliance (AAA 1-C). Shirley Daymon
Dawn Corey
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