Hamburg Senior
Community Center
10407 Merrill Road
P.O.Box 157
Hamburg, MI 48139
Phone: (810) 231-1000, Ext. 225
Fax: (810) 231-3877
Christine Hoskins
Seniors Program Director
E-Mail: choskins@hamburg.mi.us
For Lunch Reservations
Call: (810) 231-3284
Hamburg Township Seniors - Monthly News
MAY, 2011 Grandparent Scam-IMPORTANT!!! - PLEASE READ!!! The scam going around targets the senior population and its very
effective. The grandparent receives a frantic call from someone
they believe to be their grandchild. The supposed grandchild sounds
distressed and may be calling from a noisy location. They claim
to be involved in a car accident or having been arrested or need
emergency car repairs and ask the grandparent to wire money to post
bail or pay for medical treatment or car repairs. They typically
ask for several thousand dollars and may even call back several
hours or days later asking for more money. They claim to be too
embarrassed to tell their parents and want it kept secret. There
may even be 2 callers with one of them claiming to be some type
of law enforcement officer who explains what type of fines need
to be paid. The scammer may pretend to be a neighbor or family
friend and need you to wire money through Western Union or MoneyGram
or to provide bank account routing numbers. Wire transfers of money
are nearly impossible to trace and typically cannot be recovered
from the telephone con-artists. ♦ a grandchild calls you from a far away location ♦ the grandchild says, “It’s me,” or “It’s your grandson.” or “It’s your favorite grandchild.” ♦ the grandchild is in some trouble or some type of distress ♦ the caller asks for money to be wire transferred If you receive such a call, you should verify the identity and location of the grandchild claiming to be in trouble. You should hang up and call another family member who can confirm your grandchild’s whereabouts. Try calling your grandchild at the telephone number through which you normally reach him or her. Stay calm and avoid acting out of a sense of urgency. Do not wire money unless you have verified with an independent third party that your grandchild is truly in trouble. In addition, never give out any personal identifying information such as bank account or credit card numbers to anyone who calls you on the phone. For more information, see me in the office or read more on-line at http://www.mich.gov/ag and look under Consumer Alerts or toll-free at 1-877-765-8388.
EDUCATIONAL
BINGO Join us at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 17 for an educational bingo program with Linda Bauby of Livingston County Catholic Charities in partnership with Neighborhood Senior Services & U of M Turner Geriatrics. Learn with Linda as she presents information on how to talk to your doctor, managing and using your medications wisely, disposing of old or unused medications and drug interactions. Linda will have lots of prizes and root beer floats for all of those who attend!! SOCIAL SECURITY INFO
Patty Flynn from Livingston County Catholic Charities has some new information regarding Social Security which may affect some of you. Anyone who receives a Social Security check that is delivered to their home via the Postal Service will no longer receive this service after March 1, 2013. Everyone in this situation is encouraged to get an account at a bank or credit union now to avoid missed or lost Social Security checks. For new beneficiaries the transition will begin May 1st of this year and will have to choose an electronic payment option. OH...MY ACHING BACK! Elizabeth Lorge from Brighton Star Home Care will be in to speak on your aching back and what you can do to help alleviate some of your pain. Please plan on staying after exercise to hear what you can do on Thursday, May 19 from 11:00 - 11:45am. We’re
Playing MAH-JONGG EUCHRE POTLUCK Learn how to play Bid Euchre with Gary Anemaet. Gary will teach you how to play the game of Euchre strategically. The class will be held on Friday, May 6 and May 13 at 12:30. Please sign up in the office if you would like to be included in the class. Attention
Veterans!! GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Elizabeth Zolb of Heartland Hospice conducts a bereavement/grief support group at the Senior Center. The group is held on the third Monday of every month from 3:00pm - 4:30pm. Please note this is a day change from the 2010 schedule. The 2011 dates are: Monday - May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 & December 19. For further information please contact either the Senior Center at 810-231-1000 ext. 225 or Elizabeth Zolb toll-free at 888-973-1145. All groups are free of charge and are ongoing. Please feel free to attend when you need the support. AARP DRIVING CLASSES AARP driving classes to improve upon your driving skills will be held at the senior center. Some vehicle insurance companies give a discount on your insurance if you’ve taken this class; call them to see if you qualify. Please sign up in the office. Cost: $12 if you’re an AARP Member - $14 if you are not an AARP member Dates: Monday, May 2 & Tuesday, May 3 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES ”No Reservations”
OUR CONDOLENCES... We would like to extend our condolences to a family who has lost a loved one and a valued member of our senior center. Please extend your sympathy to the families of: Becky White
Hamburg Township Board of Trustee Monthly Meetings The Hamburg Board of Trustees will be meeting this month on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM and Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM. The Township board is hoping more seniors will attend the meetings and get more involved in our community. Mark these dates down on your calendars and let your voices be heard. LOOKING FOR TALENTED ARTISTS
Do you have an artistic talent? Would you like to display your talent beyond your house? If so please bring in a painting or two to display on our walls. It helps to brighten up the center and everybody enjoys looking at them. You could bring in one or two and display them for a couple of weeks and then rotate out with others if you like. Please contact Chris for more information. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
NEW MEMBER CORNER: Please welcome the following members to our center: Charlotte Ahlstrand
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