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GOOD NEWS
CHANGE
SENIOR CENTER CHANGING TO A COMMUNITY
CENTER COMING SOON.
MEANS MORE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. EVENING EVENTS.
THE SENIOR BOARD HELPS SUPPORT THE SENIOR CENTER, THROUGH FUND RAISERS AND SUPPORTS THE DIRECTOR.
THEY HAVE BY-LAWS TO FOLLOW.
WE NEED BOARD MEMBERS. WE MEET EVERY 3RD THURSDAY AT 2:00 EXCEPT THE MONTH OF JULY. RUTH
CRAMER, PRESIDENT OF THE SENIOR BOARD HAS MOVED OUT OF STATE TO TAKE CARE OF HER BROTHER. WE NEED SOMEONE TO FILL THE
POSITION. ANOTHER OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS HAVE PASSED AWAY. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR CENTER.. THIS IS A WAY TO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE AT OUR CENTER. THE DIRECTOR WILL WORK WITH YOU.
SATURDAY MAY 3, 2008 FLEA MARKET
THE SENIOR CENTER COULD USE HELP WITH OUR FLEA MARKET. GODDIES FOR OUR TABLE, BAKE GOODS &
VOLUNTEERS. 50/50 RAFFLE. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. TABLES FOR RENT $8.00 FOR ROUND TABLE.
LONG TABLE $10.00. WE NEED THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE FUNDRAISERS FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS AT THE CENTER.
DROP IN AND SEE WHAT WE DO. JOIN US IN SOME OF OUR ACTIVITIES. JOIN US FOR DINNER AT 4:00 PM
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
Please strongly consider supporting our continued effort to gain
a new Public Library for the Springfield/Lakemore Community. a fundraiser Buffet & Beverage on Sunday April 27th
at 1:00 PM. at Firehouse Grill & Pub at 12:30 that day. Indians vs the Yankees will be the theme and games, prizes,
raffles, will abound. Cost $25 per person. Vince Mealy for tickets Springfield Townhall Vince Mealy (Trustee)
330-794-1739.
Tickets are on sale
REMEMBER TO CALL THE TOWN HALL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR LAKEMORE AND SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY DAYS
ON JULY 18, 19 & 20 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 200TH BIRTHDAY ON AUGUST 2ND 2008. THE
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIPS 200 BIRTHDAY,
HATS OFF TO THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE AND DEAN YOUNG
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE HAS BEEN WORKING HARD ON THIS BIG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
FREE FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT FIREWORKS. LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THERE WILL BE NO SELLING AT THIS EVENT.
PLAN A DAY OF FUN WITH THE FAMILY. THE LAKEFRONT IS BACK. CHECK IT OUT. FISHING, BOATING, ENTERTAINMENT.
WALK THE TRAIL. SOON THERE WILL BE MORE PARKING AND A GAZABO FOR A BAND.
DELIVERED WEEKLY - SIMPLY EZ HOME DELIVERED MEALS PRIVATE INDIVIDULAS MAY CONTACT 1-800-677-1116
DELIVER MORE THAN 25,00 MEALS PER WEEK TO OVER 40 COUNTIES.
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CHECK OUT OUR TRIPS FOR NEXT YEAR 2008
WILL BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH OF 2008.
April 10 - 11 Thursday & Friday, Rising Sun, IN/Grand Victoria
May 5th Monday, "Have a Whistling" Good Time (Columbus OHIO)
June 11th, Wednesday, The Meadows (Meadowlands, PA)
June 17-19, Tuesday to Thursday, Mackinaw Island, St. Ignace Casino Hotel
August 7th, Thursday, Whelling Downs, West VA
August 19th, Tuesday, A Taste of Italy, Wicklife, OH
September 2, Tuesday, "Bet Ya Didn't Know". Erie PA
October 21-22, Monday-Tuesday, Fallsview Casino & Seneca Allegany Niagara FAlls, Canada, Salamanca,
New York.
December 2nd, Tuesday, Greektown Casino, Detroit, MI Sign up sheets and information available at the
Springfield Senior Center. All checks or Money orders made out to Donna Hardy. Please no checks.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR TRIPS
Call the Senior Center for more information. Pay at the center but make checks or money orders to
Donna Hardy. No cash excepted.
Everyone Welcome
All trips leave the senior center parking lot, 2491 Canfield Road Akron, Ohio 44312
Our trips are joining Barberton Seniors so we may get a full bus and not have to cancel a trip without enough
passengers.
Come and join us. This is the best way to travel.
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Springfield Senior Center
Mission Statement
In partnership with the community,
Springfield Senior Center provides
a continuum of services to improve
the quality of life for the senior and
disabled
adult population
of Springfield Township and surrounding
areas,
focusing on
vulnerable elderly and at - risk adults.
This is accomplished through planning,
coordination, facilitating, advocating,
and providing appropriate services in a manner
which recognizes diversity,
responsive, respectful, and promotes
the dignity and
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| Anyone wishing to make a donation
to the Senior Center, Please make the donation payable to Springfield Township. We could always us help on Ultities,
Up keep of the building, Meal Program, Activities. We have a Memorial Fund and a Plaque if you wish ot recogonize
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Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a non profit, nondenominational organization that is dedicated to providing grocery relief
to communitities all across the country. Groceries are ordered each month by any interested individual.with no income
guidelines or applications. Each Basic Food Unit costs $30 and contains both fresh and frozen top quality food
items with an average retail value of $60.
Cornerstone Free Methodist Church
578 Killian Road
Akron, Ohio 44319
330-644-0421
Senior Center Going Green
Globle Warming
Smart everyday choices include:
> Replacing regular light bulbs with fluorescent ones.
> Recycling everything you can (paper, cans, even electronics
> Bringing your own grocery shopping bags vs plastic ones
> Carpooling and driving less frequently
> Using eco-friendly products
> Truning your thermostat down a few degrees
> Deposing of houshold toxins safely
> Planting a tree
The United Staes is responsible for about 25% of the worlds total energy consumption and
useds one million gallons of oil every two minutes. No Weed killers or chemicals used on the lawns in the township. Facts
such as these have led the former vice president to call our situation "a planetary
emergency"
THE TEN TRUTHS OF TRUSTS
1. WE TRUST PEOPLE WHO MAKE GOOD FIRST
IMPRESSIONS.
2. WE TRUST THOSE MORE LIKE US.
3. WE TRUST THOSE WHO DON'T SURPRISE US.
4. WE TRUST THOSE WHO MAKE MISTAKES.
5. WE TRUST THOSE WHO TRUST US.
6. WE TRUST THOSE WHO SHOW INSTEAD OF TELL.
7. WE TRUST THOSE WHO ASK FOR OUR OPINION.
8. WE TRUST PEOPLE WHO SAY THINGS OUT LOUD.
9. WE TRUST PEOPLE WHO TALK TO US ALL THE TIME,
NOT JUST WHEN WE MESS UP.
10. WE TRUST THOSE WHO ARE REAL AND NOT JUST PROFESSIONAL.
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Please call the center for information. 330-733-2556
Pick up a Newletter at the center to keep up with what is going on.
Everyone is welcome over the age of 60
Activities every day.
NEW LOOK WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
Knitting class IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CALL
1 pair size 8 needles to 1st class.
Irene "will teach the class.
Center is looking for someone to crafts. Senior are willing to pay for
that service.
Center is looking for someone to teach cermics. Have the green wear. Need someont
to show the participants how to paint them.
Dancing Lessons starting Every Monday. $4.00 a Lesson.
Meal Served Monday Through Friday at 4:00 PM
a suggested donation is required of $3.25 a person.
Anyone Under 60 is required to pay $6.75
There is a waiting list so call early before 11:00 AM
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Welcome to our web site!
We hope this tool, on the World Wide Web, will help you take full advantage of all that
our Senior Center has to offer.
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