February 2019

 652 Retirees
     Winter is now relentlessly upon us.  Stay in, stay safe, spring will be here soon.

The following is our monthly schedule of events:
First Tuesday of the month is Bingo.  Games start at 10:00 a.m.  Participants bring your own snacks.  If the Lansing School District is closed due to inclement weather our Bingo game will be cancelled.
Third Tuesday of the month is our potluck dinner and business meeting.  Bring your own table service and a dish to pass.  Dinner starts at noon.
Fourth Tuesday of the month is cards starting at 10:00 a.m.  Participants bring your own snacks.  If the Lansing School District is closed due to inclement weather our Card game will be cancelled.
     Spring Euchre Tournaments will be held in Wyoming, Saginaw, Lansing, and Flint for retirees, spouses, and associate members.  The first tournament will be in Wyoming, on April 12, 2019, at Local 167.  Local 167 is located at 1320 Burton St. SW.  The second tournament is in Saginaw, on April 19, 2019, at Local 467.   Local 467 is located at 2104 Farmer St.  The third tournament will be in Lansing, on April 26, 2019, at Local 602.  Local 602 is located at 2510 W Michigan Ave.  The fourth tournament will be in Flint, on May 3, 2019, at Local 659.  Local 659 is located at 4549 Van Slyke Rd.  All tournaments start at 10:00 a.m.  Arrive early to sign in and get seated so the games can start on time.  You do not need a partner to play.  You are welcome to play at all the tournaments if you like.  If you enjoy euchre come join in.  There is no cost to play.

      Region 1D Travel Committee is having a trip to Mystic, Foxwoods, & The Newport Mansions in May 2019.  The trip is scheduled for the week of May 4 - 10.  Contact Diane Bauer (517) 627-5895 or Connie Garner-Dunn (517) 323-2146 for a Lansing bus.  Trip is closing out shortly.  Call immediately if you wish to go.  Due to the cutoff date for this trip full payment is required upon reservation.  Reserve your seat now.  A Branson trip is in the works for December 2019 for their Christmas show.  Flyers for the Branson trip will be coming out in early May.

      For any of our members or their families, who are ill or have lost a loved one, know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
   Condolences to all families who have had a loved one pass.

   The Lansing Labor News is now online.  You may access it at www.lansinglabornews.org
   The Food Bank could use our help.  If possible, bring canned goods to donate when you attend retiree events.  No expired food please.
   Send your change of address to:  Lansing Labor News, 210 Clare St., Lansing, MI  48917  Please include your current address and the old address when requesting the change.

   If you have benefit questions, contact a benefit rep for answers.  517-372-7581  ext. 500
   You may contact me at the following email address:  retiree652@hotmail.com