Recreation & Parks - 2013 Fall Activities Brochure - Camp Dearborn

senior activities2013 Fall Activities SENIOR EVENTS & ACTIVITIESDearborn Senior Center(Groups/Activities)Activities and meetings take place at theDearborn Senior Center, unless otherwisenoted, and require advanced registration.Information is constantly added to thecalendar. Call 943-2412 for the latestinformation.MondaysSwimming, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.Chair Exercise, 10 a.m., $6/monthPinochle, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Duplicate Bridge, 11:30 a.m.Walking Club, 1 p.m.TuesdaysSwimming, 9-10 a.m.Sewing, 10 a.m.Crochet, 10 a.m., $1Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., $8/monthPinochle, 6 p.m.WednesdaysSwimming, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.Swingin’ Senior-cise, 10 a.m., $7/monthGrief Support, 10 a.m.Writers’ Group, 10 a.m. to noonPinochle, 12:30 p.m.Walking Club, 1 p.m.ThursdaysSwimming, 9-10 a.m.Craft/Quilting, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Bridge, noon to 4 p.m.FridaysSwimming, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.Artists’ Group, 9 a.m.Scrabble Club, noonWalking Club, 1 p.mAdditional InformationAlzheimer’s Support Group:First Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m.Blood Pressure Checks:By Detroit Medical Center (DMC),second Friday of the month, 9-11 a.m..By Oakwood Heath Care, last Friday ofthe month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Book Club:Second Wednesday of the month,1 p.m.Congregate Meals:Daily hot lunch at Kennedy Plaza andSisson Manor ($2.25 donation)Call 24 hours in advance to reserve ameal at Kennedy Plaza (313-581-1039)or Sisson Manor (313-565-9806).Ear Clinic (including hearing aids):Second Thursday of the month, 9 a.m..Food Surplus:Distributed to qualified Dearbornresidents the second Monday of themonth, 9 a.m..Grief Support:Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.Legal Aid:Available throughout the year, offeringlegal assistance in most civil matters.Liquid Nutrition:Distributed by Wayne County Servicesonly with a doctor’s prescription on thefirst Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m.Meals on Wheels:Distributed Monday through Friday.Call 943-2009 for volunteer information.Drivers needed.Multiple Sclerosis:Last Friday of the month (exceptNovember and December), 1 p.m.Penny BingoOnce a month.Recipe & Friendship ClubFirst Wednesday of the month,12:30 p.m.Senior CommissionThird Monday of the month, 1 p.m.Speakers:Informative topics brought to you byprofessional speakers.ElderfestState Representative George DaranyLast Friday of the month (exceptNovember and December).Senior Citizen Bus ServiceDo you need transportation to the doctor,shopping center, hairdresser or DearbornSenior Center?Our Dearborn Senior Bus Service will takeyou anywhere in Dearborn, providing you’re aDearborn resident aged 60 or over, for just $2round trip.To schedule a ride, call 943-4083 anytimeweekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.Reservations must be made a minimum offour days in advance.Our service is from curb to curb, only.Caregivers traveling with our customers arealso required to pay the $2 fee.Medical appointments have priority inour scheduling procedure. Our Senior CitizenBus Service does not pick up or delivermedication, nor does it provide transportationfor medical emergencies or out-patientsurgery.For further information, call 943-4083weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Don’t miss this year’s Elderfest, entitled “Country Fair,” Friday,September 13 at Ford Field from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.We’ll have live entertainment, plenty of food, a raffle drawing, bocceball, a pie contest, our traditional “Walk with the Mayor” and lots more.Admission is free.Call (313) 943-2412 for further informationExpo 2013HEALTH EXPO FOR SENIORS AND SENIORS-TO-BEMake plans now to attend our Senior Health EXPO on October 24 from10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.Screenings will be available for blood pressure, cholesterol, bonedensity, diabetes, oral cancer, hearing and vision.We’ll also have light refreshments and raffle drawings.For further information, call 943-2034.22Dearborn Recreation & Parks (313) 943-2350 or www.dearbornfordcenter.com