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Feb.2021
Director:
Diane Grabowski
734-258-3066
Tour Director:
Sandy Paddie
734-258-3031
Chairperson: Valenteen Bojanowski
Vice Chairperson: Open
Treasurer: Carol Healey
Recording Secretary: Victoria Witt
Southgate Senior Center 14700 Reaume Parkway
Southgate, Michigan 48195 phone: 734-258-3066
Senior Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am to 3pm
SOUTHGATE
SENIOR NEWS
Delores Cebula, who has been our wonderful volunteer Bingo
Chairperson for many years (thanks Delores), has moved out
of the area. So, the Senior Center is in need of a volunteer(s)
that would be interested in taking over the chairperson role.
Below are the requirements for the chairperson position. Per
the State of Michigan, we are not limited to just one chairper-
son. So, if we have multiple volunteers we can spread the
weekly duties out between the multiple people/weeks. For
instance, if you are the chairperson you are NOT allowed to
play Bingo as well, but if we have multiple volunteers then you
can play Bingo on the weeks that you are not acting as the
chairperson. Please call Diane at 734.258.3066 if you are in-
terested in volunteering your time for this position or if you
have any questions.
I would also like to thank Delores once again for her work
over the years. She has moved into the American House on 5
Mile and Middlebelt and is doing great in her new digs. She
wishes everyone a great year! If anyone would like to talk to
her, her new number is 248.426.9197.
BINGO
CHAIRPERSON(S)
NEEDED
Special Happy Birthday wishes to
former Mayor Norma Wurmlinger
Who is celebrating her 90th
birthday on February 28th.
If you would like to drop her a card,
here is her info:
Norma Wurmlinger
c/o Medi-lodge Rm#426-1
23600 Northline Rd.
Taylor, Mi 48180
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Where: All Saints Banquet Hall
24900 Brest Rd.
Taylor, MI 48195
Phone: 734-530-1210 Starting 2/8/2021 you can call for appointments
Any messages left prior to that date will be deleted
We are limiting the size of client groups to 3, all those entering the building will be
screened and masks covering the nose and mouth will be required at all times within
the building, there will be no exceptions. Hand sanitizer will be available and all vol-
unteers will be wearing masks and gloves. Social distancing will be followed.
Ken Maniak
AARP Foundation TaxAide
District Coordinator – Downriver District.
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Anyone living at American House, Mary Haven , Seaway Towers or
their own home will need to call the office to schedule all shop-
ping trips.
Clients are served by appointment only.
Enrollment Information
All income-eligible residents of Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Southgate,
Taylor, and Woodhaven, plus active members of all partner churches, are eligible to enroll at Fish & Loaves
Community Pantry for free food assistance. Visits to the pantry are by advance appointment only. Call Fish
& Loaves at 734-442-0031.
As a client-choice pantry, Fish & Loaves allows families and individuals to shop at our store-like facility at no
cost. Families and individuals are encouraged to take only what they want and can use.
Fish & Loaves makes available a wide range of canned goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, dairy products,
and seasonal produce.
Enrollment requires a picture ID with local address, proof of residency, number of household members, and
annual income. Contact us for a confidential interview at 734-442-0031.
Families and individuals may shop in the pantry up to 6 times per year. Appointments are generally sched-
uled on an every other month basis.
Immediately after enrollment, you will be able to shop in the pantry store.
Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry - flcfp.org
Are you seeking food assistance or looking for ways you can help others?
We invite you to learn more about Fish & Loaves
Your interest is appreciated as we all work together to provide food to local individuals and families in
need.
We are uniting churches, concerned civic groups, the private sector, and individual men and women of
faith in a community partnership “Ensuring No One Goes Hungry”.
Need a little extra food?
25670 Northline, Taylor 734-442-0031
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Feel like donating some items..Here is a list of needed items
Applesauce, canned beans, canned chicken, canned tuna, canned ham
Canned Vegetables, cooking oil, crackers, dried herbs and spices
Fruit (canned or dried), granola bars,
Instant mashed potatoes, Meals in a box ( look for pasta, rice or soups)
Nuts—unsalted
Pasta, pasta, pasta!!
Peanut butter
Rice, powdered Milk, soup, stew, chili..
Any amount helps..
Advance Appointment Necessary to Enroll
Enrollment at Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry is by advance appointment only. Our staff will try to
schedule enrollment appointments within 2-3 weeks of your first telephone call. To address any emergency
needs prior to your enrollment interview, the name of the local emergency food pantries closest to your
home will be provided.
How You Can Help
Our Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry is always seeking ways in which we can improve service to
families and individuals. We welcome suggestions for improvements. Also, as a cooperative community pro-
ject, Fish & Loaves welcomes pantry clients who may wish to volunteer in our office, warehouse, or store.
Contact our volunteer line at 734-442-0031.
LIQUID NUTRITION
Available the third Thursday of each month! Feb. 18, 2021
Please pick-up 9-3pm Mon-Thurs, by End of Month
If you want more information call Maesha Hadden 734-326-4444
Meals on Wheels—Currently is NOT serving daily lunches
in the building, only working Monday’s.
Lunches served at the Senior Center Monday—Thursday at 11am.
This is a Wayne County Program and if you are interested in getting home
delivery, please call the Wayne County Home Delivery 734-326-5202
To qualify for home delivery, you must be 60+ and drive very
little or not at all. You must also sign up for at least 3 days a weeks.
Here at the Senior Center, Michelle Miller runs the kitchen Monday—
Thursday. She and a small team of volunteers put together 90+ meals for
homebound residents and serve lunch here at the Sr. Center at 11 am.
(Please call 24 hours in advance.)
Must be 60 years of age and the cost is $3.00 /under 60 years the cost is $6.00.
If you would like to Volunteer your time Please call Michelle at (734) 258-3064
Get your Newsletter via Email!
Stop in or call the office 734-258-3066
and give us your email
Currently we have 120+ seniors receiving the newsletter via
email and are loving it!!
SURPLUS FOOD
Food is distributed the last Tuesday of each month. Feb. 23, 2021
Hours: 9am to 11am If you have not applied, bring proof of
residence & income.
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SENIOR RESOURCES
The Senior Alliance: (800) 815-1112 or (734) 722-2830
The Information Center: (734) 282-7171
Senior Employment: AARP (734) 281-2470
Family Independence Agency: (313) 375-2500
Focus Hope (734) 246-6053 DO NOT CALL LIST: (888) 382-1222
Social Security: (800) 772-1213 Southgate Post Office: (734) 283-8115
Liquid Nutrition: (734) 727-7362 Legal Aide: (313) 937-8291
AARP / Taxes (734) 486-8328
NEED a RIDE? We have a Solution for you!
In conjunction with the city of Southgate and SMART transportation, we offer a
curb to curb service to every Southgate Senior or person with a
disability that does not drive. We will take each resident up to 2 bus rides per week
to various appointments. (ie doctors, hair , get your taxes done, banking, shopping,
etc). Please NOTE: all grocery store shopping is done on Mondays & Thursdays to
any of our Southgate stores (Walmart, Kroger, Meijer). We travel to most
surrounding cities, such as Taylor, Allen Park, Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton,
Woodhaven, Lincoln Park & some parts of Brownstown. Unfortunately we DO NOT
travel to Dearborn, Dearborn Hgts, or Detroit. I can offer you two additional bus
services phone numbers that offer the same fare of $2 round trip.
TSA (The Senior Alliance) 734-736-6068
Smart Transportation 866-962-5515
Senior Center buses run Monday-Thursday 9:30-2:00pm.
We provide transportation for a $2.00 round trip fee, and a $0 fee if you
are coming to the Senior Center for Bingo, Cards, etc.
Let our three dependable bus drivers (Bruce, Clarence & Corbett) give you a lift.
CALL Diane to schedule a ride :
(734) 258-3066
2021 Ensure Distribution dates at
Southgate Sr. Center
14700 Reaume Pwy, 734-258-3066
Pick-up time 9am-3pm
Drive up, stay in vehicle, and PLEASE call if you are not coming!
JAN 1/21/2021 JULY 7/15/2021
FEB 2/18/2021 AUG 8/19/2021
MARCH 3/18/2021 SEPT 9/16/2021
APRIL 4/15/2021 OCT 10/21/2021
MAY 5/20/2021 NOV 11/18/2021
JUNE 6/17/2021
DEC 12/16/2021
Last Tuesday of the Month
2021 Surplus Dates at Southgate
Sr. Center
14700 Reaume Pwy, 734-258-3066
Pick-up time 9am-11am
Drive up, stay in vehicle, and PLEASE call if you are not coming!
JAN 1/26/2021 JULY 7/27/2021
FEB 2/23/2021 AUG 8/31/2021
MARCH 3/30/2021 SEPT 9/28/2021
APRIL 4/27/2021 OCT 10/26/2021
MAY
5/18/2021
*week early due
to Memorial Day
NOV
11/16/2021
*week early due
to Thanksgiving
JUNE 6/29/2021
DEC
12/14/2021
*week early due
to Christmas
Last Thursday of the Month unless *
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