Office Hours: The Northville Community Center Desk hours 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday

Registration: Registration begins on Monday, March 2 for new trips & programs not already in progress. Register at the Northville Community Center desk, online or call 248-305-2851 for more information.

Center Closings: March 19 - 21 Building closed, no activities April 10 Office closed, activities run as scheduled April 12 Building closed, no activities

Weather Hotline: (248) 348-8888

Credit Card Fee: Credit card transactions are subject to a convenience fee of 2.5% of purchase with a minimum of $1.95.

Inside This Issue: Pg. 2 - 3 Transportation & Trips Pg. 4 - 5 Special Events & Programs Pg. 6 - 7 Programs & Fitness Pg. 8 Senior Interest & Open Activities Pg. 9 Games & Cards Pg. 10 Friday Flicks Pg. 11 Services Pg. 12 Trip Refund Policy Pg. 13 Contact Info.

Inspire Northville Community Center

303 W. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 Phone: 248 -305-2851

March - April 2020

NORTHVILLE SENIOR SERVICES

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the

Valentine’s Day Tea Luncheon!

Mark Your Calendars:

St. Patrick’s Day Party - Tuesday, March 17. More info on pg. 4

Tigers Opening Day - Monday, March 30. More info on pg. 4

Dinner and Musical - Friday, April 17. More info on pg. 4

Senior Fest - Wednesday, June 3. More info on pg. 5

Transportation Service Service is provided to Northville Township and the City of Northville residents age 60+ and residents who

have a documented disability (physician certified). Funding for the transportation service is provided by

SMART, Oakland and Wayne Counties, Northville Township and the City of Northville.

Fees for medical runs are reduced thanks to generous funding provided by The Senior Alliance and

St. Mary Mercy Livonia as part of the SJMHS.

We Offer Curb-to-Curb Bus Service

The service provides bus transportation to medical

appointments and non-medical destinations.

Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transportation will be closed April 10

Fare Structure

Fare costs are determined by the type of destination and distance of service. Fares are charged as one way trips

and range from $1 to $4 each way. Please contact the transportation office to obtain a transportation packet

that describes the fare structure in more detail.

To schedule a ride or receive more information, call 248-449-9934, between 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Our Transportation Coordinator will be happy to assist you. Reservations for transportation service must be

made at least 2 business days in advance. Medical appointments receive priority scheduling.

Transportation punch cards can be purchased in $20, $30 or $40 increments to avoid paying cash for each trip.

Please ask for punch card details when calling for an appointment.

Medical Appointment Fares

Destinations within the Northville City and Township limits - $1 one-way fare

Destinations outside of Northville City or Township limits, but within 4 mile radius

of the Northville Community Center (303 W. Main St.) - $2 one-way fare

Destinations within an 8 miles radius of 303 W Main St. - $3 one-way fare

Rides to Beaumont Hospital (Farmington Hills) - $4 one-way fare

All medical rides have been reduced by $2 due to generous funding from St. Mary

Mercy Livonia as part of the SJMHS.

Non-Medical Fares Destinations within Northville City and Township limits - $3 one-way fare

Destinations outside of Northville City or Township limits, but within 4 miles radius of the Northville

Community Center (303 W. Main St.) - $4 one-way fare

No Transportation service is available for non-medical rides outside of 4 mile radius of the Northville

Community Center (303 W. Main St.)

Northville Community Center Fare

Northville Community Center - $1.00 one-way fare

En Route Add-On Fare & Punch Cards

An en route quick stop may be added to any trip if time and route allows and the stop must be booked at time

of original stop request - $2 per stop. Exact change is required, as our drivers do not carry change. Payment is

due at time of service.

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Trips

The Grand Experience

Mackinac Island - October 6 - 9, 2020 The Grand Experience in the Fall! This trip sells out every year and is an

experience you don’t want to miss! Spend 4 days & 3 nights at the Grand

Hotel on Mackinac Island. Trip includes round trip motorcoach transporta-

tion, full breakfast and dinner each night, ferry, horse drawn carriage ride,

planned activities and more! $885.00 per person/Double Occupancy

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Alaska Cruise - Celebrity Cruise

September 3 - 11, 2020 A trip of a life-time! Depart from Seattle, Washington and travel for 9

days/8 nights to the beautiful Alaskan Landscape. Starts at $2977 p.p./dbl.

occupancy and includes airfare from Metro Detroit. Flyers and more infor-

mation available at the Community Center. Final payment due May 6, 2020.

Authentic Russian Tea Luncheon - St. Sabbas Monastery In the tradition of the Grand and Elegant Court of Imperial Russia, the Royal Eagle

offers a seven-course Russian Tea luncheon, featuring an exotic selection of luncheon

foods, homemade soup, finger sandwiches, as well as a selection of tea varieties from

around the globe.

Registration Deadline April 3

Day Date Time Trip Fee Tuesday May 19 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $44

Detroit Tigers Baseball –Tigers vs Athletics It’s root, root, root for the Tigers! Watch the game from a lower baseline seat as you enjoy your included hot dog and pop. Game starts at 1:10 p.m.

Registration Deadline: May 15

Day Date Time Trip Fee Thursday June 11 12:00 - 6:30 p.m. $52

Champagne Tour at The Whitney Embrace the Whitney lifestyle! Take a guided stroll through the historic Mansion while sipping Champagne and enjoying a selection of cheeses. The Whitney mansion is world famous for upscale dining in Detroit. Completed in 1894, the Motor City landmark re-tains the exquisite charm of Detroit’s early upper echelon as a venue for all to enjoy.

Registration Deadline: March 13

Day Date Time Trip Fee

Friday March 27 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $29

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St. Patrick’s Day Party

Tigers Opening Day Party Join us to cheer on the Detroit Tigers during their first home opener vs the Kansas City Roy-

als. Game time is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Hot dogs, peanuts & Cracker Jack’s along with

other games and prizes.

Registration Deadline: March 25

Day Date Time Fee

Monday March 30 12:00 p.m. $3

A traditional meal of corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, carrots, rye bread and des-

sert will be served. Lively Irish entertainment by Ardan Academy will be provided to

enjoy.

Wear your best St. Patrick's day outfit and be entered into our costume

contest! Best female & male costume win prizes.

Registration Deadline: March 6

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday March 17 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $12

Dinner and Willy Wonka Musical

Special Events

Join us for a Genittis catered meal held at the Northville Community Center. Following

dinner we will depart to Northville High School to watch the Northville Drama Club perform

Willy Wonka the musical! Menu includes baked chicken, cheesy potatoes, garden salad and

dessert. Ticket includes dinner, round trip bus ride and entry into the musical.

Registration Deadline: April 3

Day Date Time Fee

Friday April 17 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. $23

A Multi-Center Event hosted by Novi Civic Center. Join the Canton, Northville, Novi, South Lyon and

Wixom centers for a Casino Night! A night of gaming fun with 14 table games including Black Jack, Roulette, Craps and more! Admission includes appetizers casino games, entertainment and prizes. Registration Deadline: April 24

Casino Night

Day Date Time Fee

Friday May 15 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. $15

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Elder Law

Wills, Trust & Ladybird Deeds - Gary Allen, Attorney Learn how to avoid probate and save thousands of dollars, why you probably don’t need a

trust, and why power of attorneys are your most important estate planning documents.

Registration Deadline: April 17

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday April 21 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free

Medicaid and other LTC Financing Options - Gary Allen, Attorney This seminar will cover important aspects of your long term care planning. Understand the options of

homecare, assisted living, critical care issues and options to pay.

Registration Deadline: March 20

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday March 24 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free

Programs

Special Events

Registration Begins: April 20, 2020

Day Date Time Fee

Wednesday June 3 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $9

Programs

Health & Healthcare

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St. Mary Mercy Healthy Discussion: Back Health

Come learn about your options with back health. The St. Mary Mercy Spine Health

Program has partnered with preferred partners to offer individualized solutions to back

and neck pain.

Registration Deadline: March 6

Day Date Time Fee

Wednesday April 29 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free

Ascension Presentation: Eating From The Garden

Free lecture to learn the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Food safety, storage and preservation will be discussed.

Registration Deadline: April 24

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday March 10 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free

Food For Thought - Orzo Join us for our new series as we dive in and learn about super foods, their

benefits and walk away with a homemade item using the super food!

Registration Deadline: April 3

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday April 7 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $2

PATH - Diabetes Program Join Ascension health for this fun, interactive, 6 week workshop. It is designed

to provide skills and tools to help people living with Type 2 diabetes and their

support system live a healthier life.

Registration Deadline: April 3

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday April 7 - May 12 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Free

Line Dancing

Fitness

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LINE DANCING IS BACK!! Led by Elena Semenov, certified and international

award winner. Please register at the front desk for 6 week session. No drop-ins ac-

cepted.

Try it FREE class on March 16

Geared for active adults age 55 and up, Senior Fit is aimed at improving stamina, lowering blood pressure and decreasing the risk of osteoporosis among senior adults through regular exercise. See flyer for more details. Please register at the Senior Center desk for class. No walk-ins will be accepted and space is limited.

Punch Card & Drop - in Fitness

Senior Fit Class

The Northville Fitness program offers a punch card or drop-in fitness program. Both Silver classes and Adult fitness classes are offered. Days and times of classes can be found on our monthly fitness schedule which can be picked up at the Northville Community Center or online at: www.northvilleparksandrec.org

Classes Offered Silver Classes - Silver Chair Yoga, Silver Strength & Stretch and Silver Zumba Adult Fitness - Blend Yoga “Restorative Yoga”, Slow Burn Yoga and Yoga for Healthy Hips/Back Punch cards are available for purchase for your convenience. The cards are valid for use in ANY non-registered class (fitness, yoga or silver class). The punch cards will be valid 3 months from date of purchase. Punch card cost can be found on the back of the monthly fitness calendar . A drop-in fee option is also available. Yoga & Cardio classes are $10 and Silver Classes are $7.

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday March 3 - April 28 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Free

Friday March 6 - April 24 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free

*No classes held on March 20 and April 10*

Day Date Time Fee

Monday March 23 - April 27 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. $42 for 6 Weeks

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Senior Interest & Open Activities

Open Activities Pickleball: Join this fast growing sport for all ages. Best described as a mix between tennis, badminton and ping pong. Northville Parks & Recreation offers drop in times for all levels of play. Check the Open Activities schedule for days and times of play. Fee: $3

NEW 1 Day Pickleball Clinics: Ages 18 & Up Come learn the skills necessary to play! We will offer 3 different clinics and multiple dates: 101: Intro to Pickleball 201: Dinking Strategies 202: Serve, Return, Third Shot Options Apr. 13 Apr. 27 Mar. 23 Location: Recreation Center at Hillside North Gym Monday 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. $15

Volleyball:

Both Senior Volleyball and Men’s 50+ Volleyball are offered at the Northville Community Center.

Check the Open Activities schedule for fees, days and times of play. Fee: See Open Activities Calendar

Walking:

Come join us for a morning walk in the gym. Every weekday morning the gym is open for

senior walkers from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Join the group afterwards for a cup of coffee!

Walking is free, coffee 50¢.

Monthly Open Activities schedules can be picked up at the Northville Community Center or online at: www.northvilleparksandrec.org

March Madness Bracket Contest Fill out a March Madness bracket and try to win our March Madness Contest!

Pick up a bracket at the Senior Services Desk on March 16 and return it by

March 19th before the first game. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes will be awarded to

our winners!

Day Date Turn in by Fee

Monday March 16 March 19 Free

Jackie Robinson Day Celebration April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day, a day to celebrate this baseball great and his

historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Join us in the celebration with

snacks, fun facts and watch the movie 42!

Registration Deadline: April 7

Day Date Time Fee

Wednesday April 15 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free

Senior Interest

Games & Cards

If you have some free time or just

love to work on puzzles, we

always have a community

puzzle available at our puzzle

station in the Living Room of the

Northville Community Center. Finish the puzzle

and you get to pick the next one to work on!

Fee: Free

Puzzles

Mah-Jongg Day Time Room Monday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ebert Euchre Day Time Room Monday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Russell Pinochle Day Time Room Tuesday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Russell Party Bridge Day Time Room Wednesday 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Russell No partner required

*4th Wednesday of every month, snack provided by Pomeroy Living*

Bridge Day Time Room Wednesday 6:15 - 10 p.m. Russell Duplicate style, bidding boxes, bring your partner, friendly game. Double-Deck Pinochle Day Time Room Thursday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ebert Poker Day Time Room Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ebert Fee: $1 Drop-in for all card groups

Cards & Games

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Bingo

Come play Bingo with us.

Oakmont of Northville hosts

this activity once per month.

See back page for more

information.

Fee: Free (except for special Bingo)

Registration Required

March 12, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

April 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Funding for Northville Senior Services provided

by The Senior Alliance

For Contact Information call: 734-722-2830

Trivia Join Anthology of Northville and

test your trivia skills!

Fee: Free (Registration Required)

March 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

April 22, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

March Friday Flicks April

March 6: It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 2019 PG (1 hr. 48 min.) After a jaded magazine writer, Tom Junod, is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America's most beloved neighbor.

March 13: Ford vs. Ferrari 2019 PG-13 (2hrs. 32min.) American car designer Carroll Shelby and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles together battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car and take on Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. March 20: No Movie - Craft Show March 27: Knives Out 2019 PG-13 (2 hrs. 10 min.) When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate, the inquisitive Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

FEE: $1

April 3: Dark Waters 2019 PG-13 (2 hrs. 7 min.) Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything -- his future, his family, and his own life -- to expose the truth. April 10: No Movie - Good Friday

April 17: Midway 2019 PG-13 (2hrs. 18 min. The story of the Battle of Midway, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.

April 24: The Nightingale 2019 R (2hrs. 16 min.)

Set during the colonization of Australia in 1825. Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict, having served her 7 year sentence, is desperate to be free of her abusive master, Lieutenant Hawkins who refuses to release her from his charge. Clare's husband Aidan retaliates and she becomes the victim of a harrowing crime at the hands of the lieutenant and his cronies.

Please note: Some PG-13 movies may contain inappropriate material. R Rated movies will definitely contain adult material - bad language, violence, sex, drug usage, or will have an adult theme. Movies are subject to change based on availability.

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1 p.m.

Thank you to Waltonwood for sponsoring our Movies!

Blood Pressure Check

WellsBrooke Premium Home Health Care will be providing blood pressure checks on the

2nd Tuesday of each month. March 10 & April 14 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Telecare (Telephone Reassurance)

Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday senior residents can receive a telephone call to check on their well

being or to just hear a friendly voice. This service is run entirely by volunteers and there is no charge.

To register, call 248-305-2851. 11

Medical Equipment Loans Wheelchair, walker, cane or other medical equipment are available for FREE to Northville & Novi

residents. The return policy: equipment should be returned within 90 days. We also accept new or

gently used medical equipment. Please call 248-305-2851 before dropping any equipment off to ensure we

are in need of equipment at that time.

Liquid Nutrition (Ensure)

Pick up times at the NCC: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Normal pickup dates are the 4th Friday of each

month. To apply, contact Wayne County Senior Services at 734-326-5202.

March 27 & April 24

Foot Reflexology

Appointments: call the office for new times and dates. Fee: $35 per hour; no-show $15

Reflexologist, Clarence Brown offers this wonderful, alternative healing. These appointments fill fast, so

book early.

Congregate Nutrition Program

Hot, nutritious meals are provided Monday through Friday at 11:45 a.m. at Allen Terrace,

401 High Street, for a donation of $3.00. NOTE: Please call 248-231-9950 at least a day

ahead so that a sufficient number of meals can be available. Homebound residents can re-

ceive a meal delivered to their home through the Meals on Wheels program. The phone numbers for this

service are: Oakland County: 810-632-2155 Wayne County: 734-326-5202

Caregiver Support Group

(Alzheimer’s Association 734-776-4466 or toll-free at 800-272-3900)

To provide emotional support & coping skills to families and caregivers relating to Alzheimer’s disease.

This group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Meeting dates: March 3 & April 7

Pounds to lose? Try TOPS What are you “Weighting” for? Take Off Pounds Sensibly NOW as you begin your weight loss journey with TOPS. Come see what we’re all about on Thursday mornings at the Community Center. We meet in the Ebert Room. Weigh-in begins at 9:00 a.m. and a 30 minute meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.

Services

Talking Book Service - National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Talking book players, books, and magazines are available for loan, to eligible Oakland & Wayne

County residents who are unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of

temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations. The phone numbers for this service are:

Oakland County: 800-774-4542 Wayne County: 734-287-4840

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Day Trip Refund Policy

Day Trip Refund Policy - If Northville Senior Services needs to can-

cel a trip for any reason, a full refund will be issued. If you need to

cancel your reservation, please be aware that refunds will be issued mi-

nus a $15 surcharge if we are able to fill your spot through our waitlist.

Trips are nontransferable and if we are unable to fill your spot no re-

fund will be awarded. Char tered day tr ips will follow the same re-

fund policy as above. Chartered overnight trips will follow the charter

companies policy as well as a $15 surcharge for processing.

Departure Information: All in house day tr ips are picked up and dropped off in the

parking lot across from the Northville Post Office. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the posted

time of departure.

Social Media

Scam Awareness

Thank you! Northville Community Foundation has granted the Nor thville Seniors

$1000 for our Senior Fest 2020! Thank you to the foundation for supporting

us again this year. Their donation makes it possible to program such a large

event and reach out to our community.

Social Security and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to receive repor ts about fraudulent phone calls from people falsely claiming to be Social Security employ-ees. The scammers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments for help with pur-ported identity theft, or to avoid arrest for bogus Social Security number problems. Fraud-sters are now emailing fake documents in attempts to get people to comply with their de-mands. Victims have received emails with attached letters and reports that appear to be from Social Security or the OIG. The letters may use official letterhead and government jargon to convince victims they are legitimate; they may also contain misspellings and grammar mis-takes.

Northville Parks & Recreation 248-349-0203 www.northvilleparksandrec.org

Northville District Library 248-349-3020 www.northville.lib.mi.us

Allen Terrace 248-349-8030

Civic Concern 248-344-1033

Meals on Wheels 734-326-5202

Northville Post Office 248-349-2062

The Senior Alliance 734-722-2830

Secretary of State 888-767-6424

Chamber of Commerce 248-349-7640

Oakland County 810-632-2155

Northville Senior Adult Services 303 West Main Street Northville, MI 48167 248-305-2851

Website: www.northvilleparksandrec.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Staff: Christy Mattson

Senior Services Supervisor 248-305-2852 Joyce Drever Transportation Coordinator 248-449-9934 Karlee Hamilton Recreation Coordinator - Seniors 248-305-2873 Debbie Luterek, Sue Wilson & Jackie Dobson Office Assistants 248-305-2851 Rentals 248-305-2731 Northville Township 248-348-5800 www.twp.northville.mi.us City of Northville 248-349-1300 www.ci.northville.mi.us

Contact Information Senior Advisory Commission Andrea Murdock, Chairperson Jan Valade, Vice Chair Person Jan Purtell, Secretary Lesa Buckland, City of Northville Patrick Giesa, Northville City Council Member Robert Lipmyer , Northville Township Mindy Herrmann, Northville Township Trustee Dory Schmidt, Northville Township Angela Jaafar, Board Member, Northville Public Schools Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main St., and are open to the public.

Applications for future openings on the Senior

Advisory Commission can be found on the City and

Township websites.

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Frequently Requested Contacts

BINGO March 12 & April 16

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Free

Sponsored by: Oakmont

Registration required at

Senior Services Front Desk

303 West Main Street

Northville Community Center

303 W. Main Street

Northville, MI 48167

Senior Services Registration Protocol

Anyone registering for a paid program with Northville Senior Services must have a

signed registration form (by the participant) with liability release at the time of pay-ment/registration. Hard copies of the registration forms are available at the North-ville Community Center and can be found online at northvilleparksandrec.org.