Swartz Creek View

In brief


Prize donations needed

SWARTZ CREEK and CLAYTON TOWNSHIP – The Swartz Creek Area Fire Department is accepting donations of door prizes to be awarded after the Santa parade in December.

Candy donations needed

GAINES TOWNSHIP – The Gaines Township Fire Department is accepting donations of bags of candy to hand out to local children during the fire department’s annual Halloween party and at the trunk or treat during Jeepers Creekers Fall Family Fun Night.

Donations may be dropped off at the township hall during regular business hours. – L.R.

Lunch is served

SWARTZ CREEK – The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department serves lunch at noon Monday-Friday at the Swartz Creek Area Senior Citizen Center. Reservations must be made the day before (or the prior Friday for Monday meals). Call 810-635-4122 to reserve a space.

A $3 donation per meal is requested for anyone 60 years old and older living in Genesee County. Anyone younger than 60 years old or living outside Genesee County is charged $6. – L.R.

Transportation for seniors

SWARTZ CREEK – The Swartz Creek Area Senior Citizen Center provides transportation services to senior citizens residing within the Swartz Creek Community Schools district.

Round-trip transportation from home to the center for the daily lunch is available. Weekly shopping trips alternate between Meijer and Kroger on Wednesday afternoons. Monthly transportation from home to the Swartz Creek Community Food Basket also is provided.

Call the senior center to make arrangements. 810-635-4122. – L.R.

Assistance for veterans

SWARTZ CREEK – The Swartz Creek Area Senior Citizen Center provides assistance for veterans older than 60 years old, their spouses, widows or widowers. John Nelson, service officer with the Genesee County Department of Veterans Services is available for appointments monthly. He can provide information on benefit programs and assist in completing applications for veterans’ benefits. Call 810-635-4122 to make an appointment and request a list of information to bring. – L.R.

Supplies needed

SWARTZ CREEK – The Swartz Creek Area Senior Citizen Center accepts donations of cold drink cups, bowls, dessert plates, hard candy, tissues, bathroom tissue, hand soap, decaffeinated coffee and 2-liter bottles of pop. To donate, call the center at 810-635- 4122. – L.R.