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SENIOR programsNorthville Senior Adult ServicesOffice Phone: (248) 349-4140 • Fax: (248) 348-5275Transportation Office: (248) 449-9934Website: www.northvilleseniors.orgOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.Northville provides a wide range of year round activities and services for residents age 50 and older.The Senior Adult Services office is located in the Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main Street.In addition to special events and workshops, the following regularly scheduled programs and servicesinclude:Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screening: 2 nd Tuesdayof each month 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. FREEBus Transportation: Northville Community Centerprovides curb-to-curb bus transportation for City/Township residents who are 60+ or have a documenteddisability. Travel is within a four mile radiusof Northville for grocery shopping, mall, hair salon,etc and a eight mile radius for doctor and dentistappointments. Reservations must be made 2 businessdays in advance. Call (248) 449-9934 for moreinformation and to schedule your ride. Price range isfrom $6 to $10 round trip. Closed the 1st Wednesdayof each month.Weekly grocery runs:• Tuesday 12:30 – 2:30p.m. Meijer• Friday 12:30 – 2:30p.m. Kroger andHiller’s MarketFee: $6 roundtripMedical Loan Equipment: borrow walkers, wheelchairs,crutches and more. FREE!Liquid Nutrition Distribution Site: Ensure is distributedon the 4 th Friday of the month 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.Alzheimer Support Group: 2 nd Tuesday of each monthat 6:30p.m.Newsletter: The Inspire newsletter is published everyother month (January-February, March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October, November-December) and includes monthly programs andevents. Subscriptions mailed to your home for only$12/year or available online atwww.northvilleseniors.org.Telephone Reassurance Calls: Homebound residents canreceive a telephone call to check on their well-being.Calls are made by a volunteer to your home on Monday,Wednesday and Friday.Landscape Painting Class: held on the 3 rd Tuesday of themonth at 10:00a.m.Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework ClubOnce a month, our needlework enthusiasts meet to shareideas, patterns and current projects in an informalsetting. All abilities are welcome and this group is opento all forms of needlework. Registration is not requiredand there is no fee – just drop in! The group meets inthe Northville Community Center, Russell room from10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of eachmonth. Call the community center to verify date at(248) 349-4140.Foot Reflexology: By appointment only on the 2 nd andlast Wednesday of each month, 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.Friday Flicks: a movie is shown every Friday at 1:00p.m.Walking: Daily walking in the gym Monday – Friday,8:00a.m. – 9:30a.m.Nutrition: Daily lunch meal provided Monday – Fridayat Allen Terrace, 401 High Street.Contact – (800) 851-1454 (Wayne County) or(810) 632-2155 (Oakland County)Cards and Games:Mah Jongg: Monday, 9:00a.m.Euchre: Monday, 12:30p.m.Single Deck Pinochle: Tuesday, 12:30p.m.Bridge: Wednesday, 12:00pm and 6:15p.m.Double Deck Pinochle: Thursday, 12:30p.m.Poker: Friday, 11:00a.m.Fee: $1.00/sessionSpelling BeeThe Spelling Bee is an annual event sponsored by WayneCounty. This year, the Northville Community Center will be thehost and we are looking forward to a fun day of good food,prizes, gifts and a little competition. Both spellers and spectators are welcome. Pre-registration is required by calling(248) 349-4140, no later than April 3, 2013.Activity # Day Date Time Fee675217.01 Wed Apr 10 12:00 – 3:00p.m. FREELocation: Northville Community CenterAARP Driver Safety ClassLooking for an insurance discount? You may qualify after youtake this safety class. Cars have changed and so have trafficrules, driving conditions and the roads we drive on everyday. These classes will cover topics as: how to avoid drivinghazards, how aging affects your driving, physical limitations,current driving laws and defensive skills. Consult yourinsurance agent for discount details. Pre-registration is required.Lunch is on your own.Activity # Day Date Time Fee395303.07 Mon & Tues Apr 15 & 16 10:00a.m- 2:30p.m. $12 (AARP member)$14 (Non AARP member)Location: Northville Community CenterSenior PromSpend the afternoondining and dancingto the sounds from theaward winningNorthville High SchoolJazz Band and themiddle school choirs.Hillside Middle SchoolStudent Council putstogether this annualFREE event that takes you back to your high school prom days!Registration deadline is May 1, 2013.Activity # Day Date Time Fee376203.05 Wed May 15 4:00 - 6:30p.m. FREELocation: Hillside CafeteriaSenior Fest – 2013Everyone enjoys a picnic! Put on your dancing shoes andjoin us for an afternoon filled with music, a picnic style lunch,promotional give-a-ways from our many sponsors and prizesgalore! Make sure to register early as this event fills upquickly! Please register no later than, Friday, May 31, 2013.Activity # Day Date Time Fee375301.04 Wed June 5 11:00a.m. $8Location: Northville Community Center GymSpanish for SeniorsLearning a foreign language may help you live longer! Thissix week class is fun, interactive, easy and a great way toexercise more communication channels in the brain.Emphasis is on conversation with useful vocabulary andphrases that you can use in everyday life. Class fee includes6 lessons, book and CD. Bring a friend and begin to“Hablar Espanol”. Registration deadline March 29, 2013.Activity # Day Date Time Fee695406.01 Wed Apr 3 - May 8 1:30 - 3:00p.m. $92Location: Northville Community CenterAUGUST 12 — 16, 2013• Photo & Art• Horseshoes• Volleyball• Shuffleboard• Creative Writing• Golf• Swimming• Pinochle• Billiards• Pickleball• Marksmanship• Bowling• Tennis9th AnnualWESTERN WAYNE COUNTYSENIOR OLYMPICSEVENTS• Fun Walk –1 mile• Softball Throw• Frisbee Toss• Football Throw• Soccer Kick• Euchre• Basketball Shoot• Biking• 5 &10 Mile Races• Baking• Scrabble• 5K RunPick up a registration from at theNorthville Community Center - Senior Services office.SENIOR programs36COMING THIS SPRING AND SUMMER!Adult DanceThe Northville Community Center will be offering new programs, trips and events for this springNorthville Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with Center Stage Dance Company toand summer. Many of our events are FREE! Watch for additional information on dates, times andprovide entry level dance instruction for Northville residents.See page 40 for more information.fees, etc. in our newsletters or visit our website at www.northvilleseniors.org..NORTHVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION • SPRING AND SUMMER 2013 CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARKS AND PROGRAMS37