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Hazel Park Senior Center
620 W Woodward Heights
Hazel Park, MI 48030
Phone: (248)546-4093
Fax: (248) 414-5956
Email: hpreccen@yahoo.com
Transportation
Information
The City of Hazel Park offers transportation services to the
residents of Hazel Park. This service is available to senior
citizens age 55 and over with no other means of transportation,
and then to the handicapped of any age. Due to budget constraints,
we must all try to follow the rules regarding transportation
radius and fees. We will continue to service our residents with
the most effective program possible. The following is a synopsis
of the "Van Rules"
- Transportation is limited to a 7 mile radius of the city.
We can go north to 14 mile, west to Telegraph, and east
to Schoenherr, and south to the Detroit Medical Centers.
Please be aware, when traveling east or west, we do not
go north of 12 mile.
- Arrangements can be made to use the van by calling 248-546-4093
between the hours of 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. only.
- We must have a minimum of 2 days notice. You can reserve
up to 3 weeks in advance. Transportation is on a first come
first serve basis. Call early to ensure your transportation.
- The cost for transportation is $2.00 round trip.
- If you cannot keep your appointment, please call us as
soon as possible to open your space for someone else.
- We must have a medical form on file in order for you to
use this service.
- When calling, be sure to have the address, phone number
& cross streets of your destination handy.
We
thank you for your assistance in making the Hazel Park Community
Center's transportation program a success. If you'd like more
information, please call us at 248-546-4093.
Hazel
Park Community Center's Senior Express
Senior Center (248)546-4093
SURPLUS FOOD DISTRIBUTION
T.E.F.A.P. (Surplus food distribution)
Our next "Commodity Food" distribution for low income
Oakland County residents will be held in March. If you have
not pre-registered for this, you may do so on the distribution
date. Your new card will be good through September, 2004.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH CHICKEN CHILI
1/2 can chicken 1 can kidney beans 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/8 tsp garlic
1 can tomatoes cut up 1/2 onion chopped 1/4 tsp chili powder
to taste
Sauté chopped onion and green pepper until tender.
Add chicken and sauté 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans,
and seasoning. Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Use heavy pot or Dutch
oven. Serves 2 to 3. Serve with rice if desired.
FREE! Blood Pressure Screenings
Have you had your blood pressure checked lately? High Blood
pressure is the cause of many health problems such as blood
clots, aneurysm and more. No appointment is necessary for
these screenings. Just stop by and have your blood pressure
checked by our own Hazel Park Firefighters on the 1st Tuesday
of every month!
OAKLAND COUNTY PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS PROGRAM
Forms are available at the Community Center for Prescription
Savings for Oakland County Residents. This program is only
available to individuals who are permanent residents of Oakland
County Michigan age 60 and over who do not have primary coverage
for prescription medications. Presently there is no enrollment
or monthly fee to participate in the program, and there are
no financial eligibility requirements.
You may pick up the necessary form at the Community Center
Monday-Friday, 8:30-5 p.m.
News from Community Services of Oakland (542-5860)
C.S.O. is a non-profit, UNITED WAY supported agency providing
services since 1933 (Located in Ferndale). They offer a variety
of social services to residents of all ages from South Oakland
County, with the basic purpose of "Helping People Help
Themselves". The following are just a few of the services
offered to senior citizens in this area.
CHORE SERVICE
Seniors (age 60 and older) who are in need of help with household
chores such as yard work, window washing, minor home repairs,
may call C.S.O. to request service.
HOME INJURY CONTROL
CSO can purchase and install devices for the home to prevent
injury. Items include grab bars, interior and exterior handrails,
smoke alarms, tub benches and other similar devices.
Call for information on the many other programs CSO has to
offer area seniors. (542-5860)
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Seniors
Shopping trips are offered to various locations
such as Target, Meijers, Kroger, Universal Mall, Oakland
Mall, and others on a monthly basis. Trips depart at 9:30
a.m. and return approximately at 12 noon. This service
is only available to Hazel Park residents.
Travel trips are scheduled to locations such as
Windsor Casino, Henry Ford Village, Huckleberry Railroad,
and other locations. These are open to anyone age 21 and
over.
Health
Various guest speakers come with information on different
aspects of your health. They vary from eye exams, blood
pressure screenings, flu shots to mental health.
Financial
Twice a year, the Recreation Department sponsors a visit
from a financial advisor with information on IRA's Reverse
Mortgages, Probate Court and other financial matters.
The Senior Express is a bi-monthly newsletter sent
out to area seniors with information on all of the upcoming
events and trips. To be on the mailing list, please contact
the Recreation Department at (248) 546-4060.
INFORMATION FROM: OFFICE OF SERVICES TO THE AGING
The Office of Services to the Aging is implementing a
campaign to reduce the effects of chronic disease in older
persons. One way is through better dietary intake. Currently
only 33 percent of the elderly population eligible to
participate in the Food Stamp Program do so, officials
believe that the burden of applying for food stamps outweighs
the expected benefits in their opinion. For more information
on Food Stamps, please call 1-800-221-5689 |
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