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A Monthly Publication brought to you by the Flushing Area Senior Center
Our
September
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.
Shopping For Smart Phones Storage: Go for as much internal storage as possible.
Price: Don't pay for more than you need!
Seeking a smartphone? Keep these tips in mind:
Carrier: Choose a service provider that offers what
Operating System (OS): iOS is considered easier to use,
you'll really use. Avoid expensive, one-size-fits-all
but you need to have an Apple device. Android gives
plans.
you more options, plus the ability to customize with
third-party software and widgets.
(Courtesy of BPT) ©LPi
Screen Size: Buy a phone with a screen smaller than
5.5 inches if one-hand use is important to you or if
you have smaller hands. Get a bigger screen if you
want to have an easier time navigating on your
touchscreen.
Each Tuesday - at 9:00am
Camera: More and more smartphones boast cameras
with at least 12 mega-pixels, so don't go by only that 1st Wednesday of each month
stat. Instead, focus on individual camera specs and Depart 1:00pm / Return 3:00pm
features, like dual lenses or the ability to edit and SHOPPING - MEIJER - Swartz Creek Store
enhance photos. 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
Depart 1:00 pm / Return 3:00 pm
Display: Color quality and brightness matter more
Please call the Center one day in advance for a ride.
than resolution. Pay attention to how bright the
Please be ready when the van arrives. Cancellations
display is, if it will be easy to see outdoors, and how
should be made by contacting the Center in a timely
colorful the panel is.
manner. The Center retains the right to revoke any
rider for any reason from the program.
Design: Determining good smartphone design is purely
subjective. Many people prefer a metal or glass design; Our van is not equipped for wheelchair transportation
others, plastic. If you're concerned about durability, and our volunteer drivers are not qualified to care for
look for a phone that is water-resistant. dependent Seniors; therefore, riders must to be able to
enter and exit the van without assistance. We are not
Processor: Even midrange phones now offer designated for emergency assistance. Riders are
satisfactory performance for nearly any user level or required to follow all safety regulations when riding
basic task. on the van.
Battery: A decent benchmark is to look for a Suggested donation for each trip - $3.00
smartphone with a battery capacity of at least 3,000
mAh. 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.
2 ● Flushing Area Senior Center ● 810.659.4735
Tuesday 9/1 Turkey Tetrazzini
Ann’s Adventures Wednesday 9/2 Chicken & Dumplings
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9/3 Turkey w/ Gravy
Hours may vary when Ann is traveling Friday 9/4 HM Beef & Bean Burrito
Office phone: 810-640-8303 Monday 9/7 Labor Day - No Meal Served
E-mail: aanderson@annsadventures.net Tuesday 9/8 Pulled BBQ Chicken
Website: www.annsadventures.net Wednesday 9/9 Pork Loin w/ Gravy
Thursday 9/10 Peppered Beef Steak w/ Gravy
Going on a trip with Ann? Please register through Friday 9/11 Chicken Marsala
the Center and help us earn $5 Monday 9/14 Pub Burger w/ Cheese
with every trip you take! Tuesday 9/15 Sweet & Sour Chicken
Wednesday 9/16 HM White Chicken Chili
Here’s an At-A-Glance list of upcoming trips:
Thursday 9/17 Chicken Breast
• Church Basement Ladies – Turkeyville
Friday 9/18 Grilled Fish
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Monday 9/21 Chicken Caesar Salad
Cost: $75.00 per person Tuesday 9/22 HM Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from the Clio Kmart Wednesday 9/23 Smoked Pork Sandwich
• Jeanne Robertson Thursday 9/24 Meatball Sub
Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2020 Friday 9/25 Artisan Macaroni & Cheese
Cost: $96.00 per person Monday 9/28 HM Corn Chowder
Departure: 2:30 p.m. from Clio Kmart Tuesday 9/29 HM Stuffed Peppers
• Christmas Is For The Birds – Turkeyville # 1 Wednesday 9/30 Sloppy Joe
Date: Monday, November 16, 2020
HM means Homemade
Cost: $75.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from the Clio Kmart
• Christmas Is For The Birds – Turkeyville # 2
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Cost: $75.00 per person
Departure: 9:30 a.m. from the Clio Kmart
• Mighty Mississippi River Cruise # 2
Dates: Sat. - Wed.; Nov 21 – Dec 2, 2020
Cost: per person, double occupancy
IS - Interior Stateroom $3400.00
VS – Veranda Suite $5100.00
• Starbright Christmas – Petrolia # 2
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Cost: $120.00 per person Legal Assistance
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from Clio Kmart Appointments available on the 2nd Friday of the
• Ark Encounter & Creation Museum Month from
Date: Fri – Sat, March 26 - 27, 2021 1:30 - 3:30pm
Cost: $248.00 per person (double occupancy) If you are in need of assistance with a legal issue you
Departure: 6:30 a.m. from the PNC Bank can call the Senior Center office to schedule a free
• Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale # 1 appointment to meet with Seth Neblock, an Elder Law
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Attorney from Legal Services of Eastern Michigan.
Cost: $80.00 per person
Departure: 7:00 a.m. from the Clio K-mart Free Notary Services for Seniors 50 and Older
• Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale # 2 Karen Herriman is a Notary Public and can seal your
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 documents for you at no cost. Call the Center to make
Cost: $80.00 per person an appointment. You must sign in the presence of the
Departure: 7:00 a.m. from the Clio K-mart 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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Line Dancing Basic Flow Yoga Gold Watercolor
Each Monday at 9:00 a.m. Each Tuesday & Thursday Each Thursday at 9:30am
(@ Riverview Park) at 10:00am (@ Riverview Park) Learn new tricks and techniques.
Free of Charge Instructor: Darci Yoga Mat Required Some experience preferred but not
Line Dancing provides heart Punch Card required for payment necessary. You must bring your
healthy benefits of an aerobic Instructor: Rhonda Straley own materials.
exercise while engaging in a social Includes gentle flow sequence with
activity and stimulates the mind! breathing breaks between each Strayed Quilters
You can Line Dance with or sequence. Class is dynamic in Thursday, September 17 at
without a partner! nature and requires the ability to 12:30pm
move from lying down, kneeling, This group makes quilts at home
Woodcarving and standing postures. then brings them to the monthly
Each Monday at 12:30pm meetings to donate to one of two
This group works mostly with bass Senior Women's Book Club organizations:
wood using a variety of carving 3rd Tuesday at 10:00am 1) Project Linus’ mission it is to
tools. The group has many (@ Riverview Park) provide love, a sense of security,
experienced woodcarvers willing Members take turns choosing a warmth, and comfort to children
to share techniques and advice on book they think will be interesting who are seriously ill, traumatized,
whatever project you are working for the group to discuss. Books or otherwise in need through the
on. Newcomers to woodcarving include all genres. Copies of the gift of a new, handmade blanket
are welcome! chosen book are usually provided or afghan, lovingly created by
through the GDL Bag of Books volunteer blanketeers. To learn
Exercises for Everyday Living program. Great books! Great more visit www.projectlinus.org
Each Tuesday and Thursday discussions! Group is free! Call the 2) Horses for Hope’s mission is
at 8:40am (@ Riverview Park) Center if you are interested in to provide instructional and fun
Free of Charge Instructor: Darci joining! horse oriented events for families
Uses basic movement to whose children have been
strengthen balance, posture, Flushing Artist Network diagnosed with cancer. Children
flexibility, and coordination. Uses Each Wednesday at 9:30am who participate in the program
a chair, so there is no reason not A time to paint and try something receive a blanket. To learn more
to exercise! different. All mediums are allowed visit www.horsesforhope.com
except oils. Meet new friends and
Knit - Crochet - Craft enjoy painting with others. No Fly Tying
Each Tuesday at 9:30am experience necessary. You must Each Friday at 9:30am
Bring your own projects to work bring your own materials. This group gets together to tie flies
on, share your ideas and talk for fly-fishing. You must bring
about your projects with each Writers’ Group your supplies, be with some
other. Some knit afghans or Each Wednesday at 1:00pm friends as you tie!
dishcloths, others crochet baby (@ Riverview Park)
sweaters or scarves. Some do We are a gathering of men and
embroidery, cross stitch, or women who have written either
needlepoint. Some simply enjoy poems or some type of personal
sitting and chatting! There is no life story or maybe started to
teacher, but there is always write a book. It is not a teaching
someone willing to help you with workshop. It’s a friendly place
your project questions or where we come to read almost
problems. Please join us! anything - something of our own
or inspirational writing of others.
6 ● Flushing Area Senior Center ● 810.659.4735Remember 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,
do I still sign-in? 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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
Please inform the front desk of any
Office Staff Flushing, Charter Township of
Greg Matheson, Executive Director Flushing, United Way of Flushing,
change of address, phone number, Member Contributions, Memorial
Karen Herriman, Office Manager
emergency contact information Donations, Fundraisers, Kroger
and email address.
Board of Directors Community Rewards and
smile.amazon.com.
Memorial Donations Michael Stanton, Chairperson
Memorial Donations to the Eileen Dunning, Co-Chairperson
Flushing Area Senior Center are a Pat DeMoss, Treasurer Visit our Website!
nice way to create a lasting Marie Zuk, Secretary, City of Flushing www.flushingseniorcenter.com
memory in remembrance of a Sharri Willette, Flushing Twsp.
loved one, family member or Michael Crockett, Clayton Twsp.
friend. Donation envelopes are Richard Wagonlander,
available at the Center or at area Sharon Vance, Terry Pattillo,
funeral homes. The Flushing Area Gary Nickel, Mark Gellis,
Senior Center is a private, non- Rick Bigelow
profit organization and all of the
donations are tax-deductible.
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
