March 2018

Spring is here - Rejoice!

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 your calendars with the following cancellations and addition:  June 26 cards cancelled.  July 3 bingo cancelled.  August 21 potluck cancelled.  The Lansing Area Retiree Luncheon will be August 14, at Royal Scot.  Luncheon starts at noon.

     Spring Euchre Tournaments will be held in Saginaw, Lansing, and Flint for retirees, spouses, and associate members.  The first tournament will be in Saginaw, on April 20th, at Local 467, 2104 Farmer St.  The second tournament will be in Lansing, on April 27th, at Local 602, 2510 W Michigan.  The third tournament will be in Flint, on May 4th, at Local 599, 812 Leith St.  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 Niagara Falls/Toronto in October.  If you would like to go the week of October 1-5, contact Connie Garner-Dunn (517) 323-2146 or Linda Francis (810) 423-8661 for Lansing buses.  If you would like to go the week of October 8-12, contact Diane Bauer (517) 627-5895 for a Lansing bus.  Linda Francis can assist you on both weeks if you wish to sign up for a Flint bus.

     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