April 2019

     Spring is here!  Enjoy.
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.

     Please mark the following cancellations on your calendars:   June 25, cards cancelled; July 2 Bingo is cancelled; August 20 Potluck/Business Meeting cancelled.  The annual retiree luncheon is Tuesday, August 13, at Royal Scot.  Royal Scot is located at 4722 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing.  Luncheon starts at noon.

     Spring Euchre Tournaments are being held for retirees, spouses, and associate members.  The Wyoming, Saginaw, and Lansing tournaments are over.  The final spring 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 Branson in December 2019 for their Christmas show.  Flyers for the Branson trip will be coming out in early May.

      For all the Oldsmobile lovers out there - The R.E. Olds Chapter presents the 27th Oldsmobile Homecoming Car Show & Swap Meet.  This event takes place Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The show is located at Auto-Owners, 6101 Anacapri Blvd, Lansing.  Anacapri Blvd. is located 1/4 mile north of I-496 and Creyts Rd.  While all Oldsmobiles will be represented the 1962 & 1963 Jetfire will be the feature car this year.

      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