September 2018

Fall is just around the corner now.  We have made it through the long hot summer.

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.

     Fall Euchre Tournaments will be held in Saginaw, Lansing, and Flint for retirees, spouses, and associate members.  The first tournament will be in Saginaw, on September 14, at Local 467, 2104 Farmer St.  The second tournament will be in Lansing, on September 21, at Local 602, 2510 W Michigan.  The third tournament will be in Flint, on September 28, at Local 659, 4549 Van Slyke.  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 Connie Garner-Dunn (517) 323-2146 or Diane Bauer (517) 627-5895 for a Lansing bus.  Flyers will be going out soon and we will start taking reservations in mid October.  A Branson trip is in the works for December 2019 for their Christmas show.  More information will be available soon.

     The annual VEBA Trust update meeting will be held Friday, October 19, at Local 652, starting at 10:00 a.m.

     There will be no cards November 27th or December 25th.  The January 1st bingo is also cancelled.

     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