<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000'>Hi Everyone,<br><br>Luna Lake is looking good - the plants are really
filling out, the fall colors are starting to pop and the asters and joe
pye weed are still blooming! All it needs is a quick spruce up before
Winter to keep it looking its best next Spring. We're hoping you can
help us next Sunday, October 18th, from 10AM to 12PM as we weed,
fertilize, and repair signage and fencing. This is a very light work
load, so it should go fairly quickly. Some of us plan to fuel up
beforehand at Cafe Luwak on Cross St. (<span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT531"><a href="http://www.cafeluwak.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeluwak.com</a></span>) at 9AM (see their breakfast buffet promo below). <cite> <br>
<br></cite>If anyone has any metal fence stakes or rebar that they can
donate, we would be most grateful! We need a sturdy alternative to our
rope and wood fence to keep kids (and grown ups) off the ice! We lost a
lot of branches last year to folks who, due to the snow, were unaware
of special plantings in that area. <br>
<br>This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and enjoy some
time outside before the cold weather hits. Hope to see you there!<br><br>- Rachel<br clear="all">
<br>Rachel E. Blistein<br>Owner<br>Veris Landscape Design, L.L.C.<br>314 Oak St.<br>Ypsilanti, MI 48198<br>734.485.3990<br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT532"><a href="http://www.verislanddesign.com/" target="_blank">www.verislanddesign.com</a></span><br>
<br><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;">Some of the EPPNA folks wanted information on A2s Materials Recovery Facility, it was sent to me so I'm sending it to you. Thanks Pete, for the information.<br><br>CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN<br>Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8647<br>Web: http://www.a2gov.org<br>Printed on recycled paper<br>FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:<br>Nancy Stone, Public Services Communications Liaison,<br>734.794-6000 ext. 43112<br>nstone@a2gov.org - www.a2gov.org/mrf<br>For Immediate Release<br><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monthly Open House Schedule, 2009-2010</span><br>ANN ARBOR, Mich. – August 26, 2009 - The City of Ann Arbor’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF),<br>4150 Platt Road near East Ellsworth, hosts free open houses on second or third Saturday mornings<br>(10-Noon) from September through June. The open houses give the public a chance to tour the<br>MRF’s municipal recycling operations and to participate in monthly featured activities.<br>For more information, please call the MRF tour coordinator at 734.794.6000 ext. 43112 or e-mail<br>nstone@a2gov.org. Individuals and families may drop in during the open house hours; groups of five<br>or more are asked to pre-register. Weekday pre-arranged tours of the MRF are also available for<br>groups of 15 or more; please call for more information or check www.a2gov.org/mrf.<br><br>SEPTEMBER: MRF TURNS 14!<br>Since the 1995 Material Recovery Facility (MRF) opening, approximately 540,000 tons of recyclables<br>have been processed. Join us for a MRF tour, birthday cake, and to create party favors from Scrap<br>Box materials. Drop-in visitors welcome.<br>SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 10:00 AM – NOON<br><br>OCTOBER: Nature’s Recyclers<br>A Leslie Science & Nature Center naturalist will provide a fun, interactive program featuring a vulture<br>and other living recyclers. An optional MRF tour follows the raptor presentation. Interested attendees<br>must pre-register by Oct 1 at 734.794.6000 ext 43118. Space is limited! No charge.<br><br>----NOTE THIRD SATURDAY---<br>SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, PRE-REGISTERED PROGRAMS START AT 10 AM AND 11:30 AM<br>NOVEMBER: RECYCLED BIRD FEEDER<br>Help celebrate America Recycles Day using your empty soda pop bottle to make a bird feeder. Put<br>one of these up and you’re sure to attract some new feathered friends. Starter seed will be provided.<br>Optional tours offered.<br><br>SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 10:00 AM – NOON<br>DECEMBER: PAPER MAKING<br>Paper is important to our everyday lives, which explains why more than 75% of all recyclables<br>collected at the MRF are paper products. Learn how to make recycled paper by crafting your own<br>sheet to take home. MRF guests will also be able to see alternative “tree-free” papers.<br><br>SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 10:00 AM – NOON<br>JANUARY: MAGNETS<br>Create a unique refrigerator magnet or bookmark while reusing colorful, cancelled postage stamps.<br>All are welcome to enjoy this craft project, as well as tour the MRF.<br><br>SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 10:00 AM – NOON<br>FEBRUARY:WORM BIN WORKSHOP<br>Join us for a workshop on vermicomposting and building your own worm box. A complete “worm bin<br>kit” is only $25 and contains a half pound of red worms, Worms Eat my Garbage book by Mary<br>Appelhof, bin, newspaper, and turner. All are welcome to attend the presentation, but those making a<br>worm box must pre-register by Feb. 6 at 994-4722. Space is limited for each of two separate<br>sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.<br><br>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 10:00 AM AND 1 PM<br>MARCH: TERRIFIC TILE MAKING<br>Create your own mosaic tile from found art, recycled glass, and buttons. Turn recycled materials into<br>internationally inspired artwork. The small tile is perfect for gardens, wall hanging, decorations, or<br>trivet. These recycled creations are a great activity for families, clubs, and scout groups and are<br>easily recreated at home.<br><br>SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 10:00 AM – NOON<br>APRIL: CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH COMPOST<br>Come see how our hard-working compost crew helps nature turn leaves and grass clippings into<br>wonderfully rich compost. Guests will take home a seedling they plant in compost and will also<br>receive a coupon for a free bushel of compost from the Drop-Off Station.<br><br>----NOTE THIRD SATURDAY---<br>Saturday, April 17, 10:00 AM – Noon<br>MAY: A2 DOWNTOWN BLOOMS DAY<br>Join hundreds of volunteers in continuing to keep Ann Arbor’s downtown beautiful. Volunteers help<br>plant and mulch flower planters during this annual event. Interested groups, families, and individuals<br>meet at Liberty Plaza at 9 a.m. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and pizza lunch. Pre-register by<br>calling 734.794.6000 ext 43112.<br><br>SATURDAY, MAY 15, 9:00 AM – NOON<br>JUNE:WONDERFUL WINDSOCKS<br>Celebrate summer sunshine by creating a recycled-content windsock using colorful surplus hot air<br>balloon fabric and other durable items from the Scrap Box. This windsock is perfect for hanging inside<br>or out.<br>SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 10:00 AM – NOON<br>In case of severe weather, check www.a2gov.org/mrf or call 734.794.6000 ext 43112 for recorded<br>updates on open house cancellations.<br>GROUP TOURS<br>Groups of 15 or more may schedule tours and enjoy 60-90-minute programs on weekdays between<br>8:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., finishing by 5 p.m. The MRF offers free tours that are designed for school<br>groups, scouts, youth groups, civic groups, college classes, and others interested in learning about<br>recycling. Please contact Nancy Stone at nstone@a2gov.org, 734.794-6000, ext. 43112 or check<br>www.a2gov.org/mrf .<br>###<br><hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><br>Hi Everybody<br>I have attached a flier and schedule for the
Elderweek conference being held on EMU's student ctr this
Monday-Wednesday. All sessions are free and last 50 minutes ar e
intended to be informational and interactive.<br><br>Please spread the
word even if you cannot make it yourself. This is EMU-Elderquest's
inaugural conference on issues related to the elderly and thus combines
speakers from the community and from the university.<br><br>The elderquest office number is 487 0227 should you want further information.<br><br>IWA<br><br><br>Director, Elderquest<br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT555"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.emich.edu/elderquest/">www.emich.edu/elderquest/</a></span><br><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT556">elderquest@emich.edu</span><br><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CCOMPAQ%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 24pt -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 48pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: gray;">Elder Week</span></b><span style="font-size: 28pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: gray;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 24pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 28pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);"><span style=""> </span>EMU’s Student Center, Room 350 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 28pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">October 12, 13, & 14, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 28pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">Sessions include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">What’s in a Name?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">The Changing Status of Senior Centers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">Images of Aging in Children’s Film<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">Aging & Community Organizations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">Audiovisuals on Aging<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: rgb(34, 61, 94);">Images of Aging in Children’s
Literature<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 22pt;">Civic
Engagement or Volunteerism<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Elder
Week is supported by:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">EMU-Elderquest,
Gerontology Program, Extended Programs and Educational Outreach; Elderwise,
Blueprint for Aging, Ypsilanti Township 50 and Beyond, and Ypsilanti
Neighborhood Associations <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in -0.5in 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Contact:
</span><a href="mailto:elderquest@emich.edu"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">elderquest@emich.edu</span></a><span style="font-size: 16pt;">
for further information, or </span><a href="mailto:iwojcika@emich.edu"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">iwojcika@emich.edu</span></a><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style=""> </span>(487 0227)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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