B edford Senior

1653 SAMARIA TEMPERANCE, MI 48182

Phone: 734-856-3330 Fax: 734-856-1202

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Advisory Board 2

Birthdays 3

Monroe County Senior Source 4

August Activities 5

September Activities 6

Card Party Ad 7

Health Van Ad

10

Northern Casino Adventure Ad 12

Travel Information 13

August Menu 14

September Menu 15

CENTER HOURS:

Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 2015 • NOVEMBER 2015 AUGUST 2019- SEPTEMBER 2019

B edford Senior B edford Senior COMMUNITY CENTER NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY CENTER NEWSLETTER

Thank You John Miller & Mary Hines! John Miller with the help of Mary Hines spent this past

winter refurbishing our sign at the Jackman Road

entrance to the Senior Center. Please take the time to take

a look at the sign and thank John & Mary for all their

volunteer time and hard work.

BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

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2019-2020

ADVISORY BOARD

The Bedford Senior Community Center

Is Sponsored by Bedford Public Schools

Community Education

BEDFORD SENIOR

COMMUNITY CENTER

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

MEETING

Monday - September 9, 2019

11:00 a.m.

In the Dining Room

Please join us. This is your chance to

share your ideas and make suggestions on

how we can schedule programs to fit your

needs. If you have any ideas for fund-

raisers we would like to hear them.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Advisory Board

Members

Helen Bowers

Rick Ellison

Carol Frederick

Phil Logan

Grace Peitz

Harriet Rochowiak

Rose Mary Schroeder

Patricia Webber

Tina Welch

Alternates

Mary Bellestri

Naomi Bowlin

Leslie Chesney

John Miller

Agency

Representatives

Nancy Crandell

Bedford Public Schools

Dee Janney

BPS School Board

Wayne Meehean

Commission on Aging

Welcome New Members

Margaret Hicks Cindy Davis

Larry Hicks Patsy Bradshaw

William Hasley Carol Kennedy

Judith Hasley Sharon Danielski

Bob Johnson Beverly Baker

Jeaninne Johnson Helen Robinette

Terri Meadows Sue King

Rosemary Litten Sharon Gardner

Robert Litten Shirley Brown

Pamela Marok Sally Kriener

Edward Marok

Benefits of Membership •Noontime meal program

Home delivered meal program

for shut-ins

Legal services

Information & referral

Speakers bureau

Newsletter

Educational presentations

Volunteer opportunities

Lending library

Health screenings including blood pressure screen-

ings/flu shots

Bible study

Line dancing Lessons

Bunco, and Bridge

Men’s pool league

Crafts, knitting and crocheting

Quilting

Travel Program

Euchre tournaments

Fundraisers (i.e. Dinners & festivals)

Card Party

Intergenerational programming

Enhanced Fitness Program

Bingo

Tai Chi

Internet access

Monroe County Library in Motion ( once a month)

Greeting Card Classes

AUGUST 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2019

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AUGUST:

1. Charlotte Bradeen

2. Donna Peckham, Joyce Begg

3. William Smith

4. Donna Lennex, Terri Meadows

5. Sandra Elliott, Ruth Keller,

Douglas Harpel

6. Anne Fleck, Robert Litten, Nancy Howell,

Don Chmielewski, Madelyn Mitchell

7. Katherine Nowak, Sarah Berndt

8. Marie Lorenz, Laura Denniss,

Lawrence Bialecki

9. Sharon Frederick, Sally Kriener

10. Nan Knee, Terry Cleary, Kojo Quartey

11. Janice Clark, James Eastwood

12. Meg Smith, Terrence Darr,

Harriett Rochowiak

13. Patricia Myers, Patricia Howard

14. Pat Arvay, Bill Miller, Vickie Brescol,

Paul Longlott

15. Larry Thompson

16. Robert Kuckuck, Bill Oldaker,

John Alexander

17. Janice Clemens, Donna Boice,

Garnell Yarger, Lynette Gay

19. Janice Mills, Donna Stark, Judy Noble

20. Paul Ramarez, Patsy Wright,

Conrad Brzustewicz

21. Harold Cuthbertson, Donald Yockey,

Shirley Lucarelli

22. Joan Bair

23. John Blanchard, Helen Covell

24. Cheryl Tabbert

26. Shirley Knakiewicz, Joan Jakubowski,

Patricia Grosteffon, Walt Willard

27. Zella Mathewson, Beverly Baker,

Judy Ferguson

28. Larry McKeone, Bo Swanback

Suzanne Cline

29. Judith Gephart, Robert Lucht

30. Barbara Kinney, Catherine McCornack

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our members who are

celebrating a birthday these two months. You

will receive a flower (donated by Shinkles) and

cake and ice cream will be served at lunch.

SEPTEMBER:

1. Phyllis Dudek, Carol Kennedy,

Patricia Kowalski

2. Peter Dusseau, Sharon Langford,

Gary Prochnow, Sally Pennington

3. Caroline Woodbury

4. Joyce Friedrich, Wilma Lewandowski

5. Nathalie Jacobs, Mary Abel

6. Ann Myers, Judy Hasley,

Arthur Love, Janet Veirs

7. Bob Gerhardt

8. Maxine Zawodny, Richard Witfoth,

Dick Hanes

9. Karen Bristol, Margaret August

11. Joyce Dennison, Frank Wyrostek,

Ruth Lump

13. Joan Johnson, Marcella Majka,

Norma Tobianski, Rose Burgess

14. Bob Dazell

15. Merrill Bodine, Rose Marie Olszewski

16. Gloria Beck, Gerald Jones, Janice Wegren

17. Janice Begg

19. Alvin Striggow, Della Trychel,

Pat Karmol, Theresa Rober

20. Jo Ann Burkard, Jacque Adams

21. Nancy Franciscy, Sharon Schultz,

Lou Spengler, Robert Dudley,

Judy Roehrig

22. Marlow Imo, Fran McDowell,

Karen Sparer, Wayne Thompson,

Jeanette Tolles

24. Hugh Finch, Phyllis Snyder,

Carol Whitaker

25. Chris Knaggs

26. Natalie Wahl, Rose Mary Schroeder,

James Fuelling

27. Sharon Moreland

28. Betty Barnes

29. Sherry Wolf, Shirley Carey,

Rose Marie Komorowski

30. Carol Michalak, Lynn Bueza,

William Dukeshire


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2019 - 2020 Senior Source

A “must have” information guide to Senior Services in Monroe County.

Pick one up at any Monroe County Senior Center, the Commission on Aging

Office in Monroe, MI, and the Bedford Township Hall.


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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY


SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

AUGUST 2019

1.

Quilters 9:00 - Noon

Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm

2. Enhance Fitness 8:15am

Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Bingo @ 12:30

6.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Bunco 12:30

8.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Advisory Board

Meeting 10:00am

Bingo 12:30

13.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Bunco 12:30

15.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Bingo @ 12:30

20.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Library 11:00am

Bunco 12:30

22.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Bingo @ 12:30

27.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Bunco 12:30

29.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


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SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

SEPTEMBER 2019


2.

CLOSED

LABOR DAY

3.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Bunco 12:30

5.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Advisory Board

Meeting 10:00am

General Membership

Meeting 11:00am

Bingo @ 12:30

10.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Card Class 10:00am

Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Bunco 12:30

12.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Bingo @ 12:30

17.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Library 11:00am

Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Bunco 12:30

19.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Bingo @ 12:30

24.

Bridge 9:00am

Line Dance Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm


Blood Pressure

11:00 - Noon

Bunco 12:30

26.


Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm


Bible Study

10:30am - 11:30am

Euchre 12:30-3:30


Bingo @ 12:30

ANNUAL CARD PARTY

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

10:00am - 2:00pm

Tickets $7.00 each


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ANNUAL

CARD PARTY LUNCHEON

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

10:00am until 2:00pm (Tickets on sale Aug. 1st or can

be purchased at the door)

$7.00

INCLUDES A FABULOUS LUNCH

DOOR PRIZES AND A

50/50 RAFFLE

Come Join the Fun!


1653 SAMARIA RD.

TEMPERANCE, MI 48182

734-856-3330


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Visit our Website

At

www.bedfordseniorcenter.com

With Sympathy to the families of our

dearly departed members

Harry Kruzynski James Hundrsucke

Melvin Hall Charlene Adams

HEALTH VAN

Non- Emergency

Transportation Assistance

Serving residents of Monroe County

Health Van

1623 W. Sterns Rd.

Temperance, MI 48182

734-850-6045

Carrie Pitzen, Director

OFFICE HOURS

5am to 1pm

Monday Thru Friday

Enhance® Fitness

Seniors, do you want to: Have a great time? Make new friends? Grow stronger?

Improve your balance? Become limber? Boost your activity levels?

THIS PROGRAM CAN HELP YOU!

A FREE EXERCISE PROGRAM

OFFERED AT THE BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER

Classes are every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

8:15am - 9:15am


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WE

DELIVER

MEALS

ON

WHEELS

MONROE COUNTY SENIOR LEGAL

SERVICES INC.

An Attorney from Legal Aid is scheduled to be at the

Bedford Senior Center from 9:30am until 11:30am

on the second Tuesday of every month.

The Attorney will only meet with those clients who

have called their office prior to the second Tuesday

of the month and made an appointment. To schedule

call. 734-241-7644.

There is a $20.00 Consultation Fee for each meeting

and/or issue.

MEDICARE COUNSELING

NOW AVAILABLE

AT

THE BEDFORD SENIOR CENTER

Appointments are available on the Third

Wednesday of each month. Call to make an

appointment and let trained Counselors help

you understand all of your Medicare options.

Call 734-856-3330

HOLIDAY CLOSING The Bedford Senior Center

is closed on the following holiday:

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

LABOR DAY

GREETING CARD MAKING CLASSES

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 - 10:00am until 11:30am

CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS - OCTOBER 2, 2019 - 10:00am until 11:30am

OCTOBER 9, 2019 - 10:00am until 11:30am

On September 11th we will be making a lattice birthday card, a wedding card, and a “Thinking of You” card.

Cost for this class is $6.00.

On October 2, we will have a special CHRISTMAS CARD class. You can choose to make one or more cards

from 8 designs. Cost will be $1.50 per card. Please note that the Christmas card class will only have 25 cards

of each design. Only after everyone at the class receives one of each design will the extra cards be sold on a

first come basis. Come make some great cards for the holidays and have fun too!

On October 9th, we will be making a diagonal pattern birthday card, a wreath Halloween card, and a fall

pumpkin card. Cost for class is $6.00

Sample cards will be on display at the Senior Center 3 weeks prior to each class.

Please remember to sign up for all Card classes at the office or by phone.


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TRAVEL ALL YEAR LONG The Bedford Senior Community Center Great Get-A-Ways!

The following trips are scheduled, please stop in and check the trip board for flyer’s and

additional information on each trip or call us at 734-856-3330 .

FALL & WINTER OF 2019

September 8 - 10, 2019: NORTHERN 4 CASINO ADVENTURE

Three days, two nights in Northern Michigan. Visit Soaring Eagle, Kewadin St. Ignace,

Kewadin, Saulte Ste. Marie, and Bay Mills. Stay at the Mackinaw Beach

& Bay hotel in Mackinaw City. Receive Casino Incentives at each Casino

Cost per person, $209.00 for Double, and $289.00 for Single.

December 1 - 2, 2019: LITTLE RIVER CASINO IN MANISTEE, MI

One night stay at Little River Casino Hotel with stops in each direction, Gun Lake Casino

on day 1 and Soaring Eagle Casino on day 2. Incentives of up to $65 total in food and Free Play.

Cost per person, $159.00 for double, or $209.00 per person for single.

NEW FOR 2020

September 14 - 19, 2020: BEAUTIFUL VERMONT

Six days, five nights for our Vermont trip. Visit Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Stowe Village,

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, the Shelburne Museum,

and enjoy a Dinner Cruise on beautiful Lake Champlain.

Cost per person, $759.00.00. for Double, $1,104.00 for Single, and $739.00 for Triple.

MORE TRIPS WILL BE ADDED IN 2020

WATCH FUTURE NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS

**When traveling out of the area please double check your Medicare and Medicare Supplement benefits to

see if your insurance covers you while out of the area. Not all do.

**A tour is based on a specific number of passengers who will participate. If we are reasonably close or are

teaming with another Senior Center we will make every effort to make the tour a go. Remember that your

seat on a trip is not confirmed until you have made a deposit.


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1.

Taco Salad

Refried Beans

Churro

Apple

2.

Macaroni & Cheese

Glazed Carrots

Broccoli Salad

Banana

5.

Cabbage Rolls

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Pears

6.

Turkey Pot Roast

Over Noodles Peas & Carrots

Chunky Applesauce

7.

Brats on a Bun

w/Grilled Onions

Steak Fries

Succotash

Peaches

8.

Pork Patty

w/Brown Gravy

Red Skin Potatoes

Italian Green Beans

Apple

9.

Almond Crusted

Fish

Tator Tots

Cucumber & Tomato

Salad

Apricots

12.

Grilled Chicken

Cole Slaw

Baked Beans

Dill Pickles

Fruit Cocktail

13.

Smoked Sausage

on Wheat Bun

Sauerkraut

Rosemary Potatoes

Carrots

Pears

14.

Meat Loaf w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Lima Beans

Peaches

15.

Chicken Salad

Sandwich on

Wheat Bread

Pasta Salad

Tomatoes & Lettuce

Banana

16.

Bacon, Lettuce, &

Tomato Sandwich

On Wheat Bread

Potato Wedges

Cole Slaw

Grapes

19.

Tuna Macaroni

Salad on Lettuce

Three Bean Salad

Strawberry Yogurt

20.

Chicken a la King

w/Peas & Carrots

Over Biscuit

Green Beans

Fruit Cocktail

21.

Salmon Patties

w/White Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Peas

Beets

Apricots

22.

Spaghetti w/

Meat Sauce

Tossed Salad

Garlic Toast

Banana

23.

Hamburger Deluxe

On Bun w/Lettuce& Tomato

Steak Fries

3–Bean Salad

Peaches

26.

Vegetable Lasagna

Brussels Sprouts

Garlic Biscuit

Fruit Cocktail

27. Birthday Dinner

Ham w/Pineapple

Sweet Potato

Broccoli &

Cauliflower

Chunky Applesauce

Cake & Ice Cream

28.

Salisbury Steak

w/Onion Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Succotash

Pears

29.

Beef & Mushroom

Pasta

Glazed Carrots

Tossed Salad

Pineapple

30.

Fish Sandwich on

Wheat Bun

Chips

Green Beans

Cole Slaw

Banana


MENU FOR AUGUST 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Bread, spread, and

Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30 - 10:30 for reservation low fat milk served daily

MENU FOR AUGUST 2019 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Whole grain bread, spread, &

Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30am & 10:30am for reservation low fat milk served daily


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2.

CLOSED

LABOR DAY

HOLIDAY

3.

Chicken Stuffed w/Broccoli & Cheese

Red Skin Potatoes

Three Bean Salad

Pineapple

4

Smokey Mountain

Casserole

Brussels Sprouts

Carrots

Pears

.

5.

Veal Patty

over Spaghetti

Green Beans

Tossed Salad

Apple

6.

Pulled Pork on

Wheat Bun

Red Skin Potatoes

Beets

Cole Slaw

Peaches

9.

Country Fried

Steak w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Italian Green Beans

Chunky Applesauce

10.

Stuffed Pepper

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Cottage Cheese

Pineapple

11.

Pork Loin Roast

w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Carrots

Fruit Cocktail

12. Birthday Dinner

Chicken Breast

Rice Pilaf w/Gravy

Green Beans

Tossed Salad

Orange

Cake & Ice Cream

13.

Taco Salad

Refried Beans

Churro

Apple

16.

Beef Stew with

Biscuit

Tossed Salad

Warm Applesauce

17.

Chicken Alfredo

Broccoli

Red Beets

Cheddar Biscuit

Peaches

18.

Turkey & Swiss on Whole Wheat Wrap

Lettuce & Tomato

Cole Slaw

Mandarin Oranges

19.

Almond Crusted

Fish

Rosemary Potatoes

Broccoli &

Cauliflower

Apricots

20.

Smoked Sausage

w/Kraut on Bun

Potato Pancake

Pea & Peanut Salad

Banana

23.

Hamburger Patty

Whole Wheat Bun

American Cheese

Cold Spaghetti Salad

Potato Chips

Pears

24.

Salmon Patty

w/White Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Peas

Peach Crisp

25.

Meat Loaf

w/Brown Gravy

Baked Potato

Lima Beans

Carrots

Fruit Cocktail

26.

Grilled Chicken

Breast

Cheesy Potatoes

Italian Green Beans

Tossed Salad

Banana

27.

Ham & Scalloped

Potatoes Casserole Broccoli and

Cauliflower Blend

Peaches

30.

Chicken Tenders

w/Ranch Dip

Steak Fries

Lima Beans

Carrot Raisin Salad

Apricots


MENU FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm

MENU FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 BEDFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

Lunches are served between 11:30am & 12:30pm Menu subject to change Whole grain bread, spread, &

Call 734-856-3330 between 8:30am & 10:30am for reservation low fat milk served daily

ANNUAL CARD PARTY

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

10:00am - 2:00pm

Tickets $7.00 each

PRESORTED STANDARD NON-PROFIT

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

TEMPERANCE, MI PERMIT NO. 15

OUR MISSION The Bedford Senior Community Center (BSCC)

is dedicated to providing the highest quality recreational, social and supportive services to mature adults. It is our goal to foster a warm

environment where individuals can explore and enjoy activities and services designed to promote health and welfare of the 55+

population while fostering their independence.

Bedford Senior Community Center

1653 Samaria Temperance, MI 48182

Bedford Public Schools

1623 Sterns Road Temperance, MI 48182

Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and should not be construed as representing the opinions

of any agency of the State of Michigan. Views and comments expressed in this newsletter are not necessari-

ly the views and comments of the Monroe County Commission on Aging. The Monroe County Commission

on Aging is a governmental agency which funds community center programming through millage dollars.

Others that support this program include United Way of Monroe County, Monroe County Nutrition Program,

Bedford Schools, Bedford Township Board , The Lions Club of Bedford, Women of Bedford United, The

Bedford Goodfellows, as well as membership and private benefactors.

A United Way organization - Live United

BEDFORD

SENIOR CENTER

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