Tax time is coming soon.

That statement can upset your equilibrium, but don’t worry — help is on the way, as long as you call soon for an appointment.

Low income seniors often can get larger tax refunds by taking advantage of special credits. Even seniors who don’t have to file can get money back by filing for programs like the Homestead Property Tax Credit, Home Heating Credit and Senior Prescription Drug Credit.

The Manchester District Library is coordinating a program to provide free tax help to low income seniors in filing for these programs and help with simple tax returns. You must sign up for an appointment in advance; call the library at 428-8045.

Appointments will be held Feb. 17 at the village building. The program is available only to low income seniors or to those receiving Social Security for disability.

The program is a community effort, with trained volunteers from Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County providing the tax assistance. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, the Community Resource Center and the library are working together to publicize the program.

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Today: Today’s birthday meal will feature a turkey dinner with trimmings. Those 55 and older with a February birthday are welcome to come and celebrate with a delicious luncheon for just $3.50 per person. Just-for-fun cards at Woodhill Apartments follow the lunch at 1 p.m. Call 428-7630 to make your lunch reservation.

Friday: On Friday, seniors will travel to Frankenmuth to attend the "Snow Fest" there. Bus leaves the center at 9:30 a.m.

Monday: Klager Elementary School is open from 7:15–8 a.m., Monday through Friday for walking.

Tuesday: A busy day! Yoga will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. in the village room today. This "Emeritus class" sponsored by Washtenaw Community College runs through April 7. Sweet and sour meatballs with rice are on today’s noon menu, followed by stamping in Emanuel’s fellowship hall. Call to reserve your spot at the table. At 5:30 p.m., the bus will leave the center, headed for Tecumseh. Dinner at the Country House will be followed by the Kiwanis’ travelogue on "Biblical Treasures of Turkey."

Wednesday: A dinner at Emanuel U.C.C. begins at 4:30 p.m. The bus is available on request.

Thursday: Senior Council meeting will be held at 9:30 this morning at the senior rooms at village hall. Noon lunch is "Chef’s Choice"’ followed by cards at Woodhill apartments.

Looking ahead to Friday, seniors will travel to Frankenmuth to attend the community’s "Snow Fest." Bus leaves the center at 9:30 a.m.

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Remember to watch the weather. If the schools are cancelled because of weather, there will be no senior dinners. For medical runs at any time, call 428-9233 to make arrangements.