Senior activities

2/14/2007

MICHIGAN

MONROE COUNTY

DUNDEE AREA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

284 Monroe St.

Lunch at noon Mondays through Fridays; call ahead for reservations.

Mondays: Tai chi exercises for seniors (self healing through movement) at 10 a.m. Low-impact exercise at 1 p.m.

Tuesdays: Embroidery class at 9:30 a.m. Euchre at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wednesdays: Jackpot at 9 a.m. Bible study at 10:30 a.m. Trivia games with prizes at 1 p.m. Low-impact exercise at 1 p.m.

Thursdays: Senior yoga (stretching and toning) at 10 a.m. Movie time with popcorn and beverages, 1 p.m.

Friday: Rummicube or crafts at 9:30 a.m. and pinochle at 1 p.m.

Information: 734-529-2401.

FRENCHtown SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.

2786 Vivian Rd., Monroe, Mich.

Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for senior citizens.

Lunch served at noon; reservations required by 9 a.m. the day of lunch. Call 734-242-0976.

Trips scheduled include Amish Tour on March 22. Niagara Falls, April 30.

Feb. 15: Bridge at 9 a.m. Card recycling at 9:30 a.m. Legal services at 10 a.m. PACE exercises, 11 a.m. Pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Pool League at 1 p.m. Line dancing at 2 p.m. Stepping Stones at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16: Swedish weaving at 9 a.m. Bingo at 1 p.m.

Feb. 19: Bridge at 9 a.m. Quilting Club at 10 a.m. Get Moving class at 11 a.m. Library In Motion, 11 a.m.

Feb. 20: Life Screening, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Arthritis exercise, 11 a.m. Bunco games, 1 p.m. Learn to Dance, 2 p.m.

Feb. 21: Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. Euchre games, 9:30 a.m. Birthday dinner at noon. Passion Painters at 12:30 p.m. Pinochle at 12:45 p.m.

Feb. 22: Bridge at 9 a.m. Card recycling at 9:30 a.m. Legal Services, 10 a.m. Arthritis exercise, 11 a.m. Pinochle, 12:45 p.m. Pool League, 1 p.m. Line dancing at 2 p.m.

Feb. 23: Swedish weaving at 9 a.m. Bingo at 1 p.m.

Feb. 26: Bridge at 9 a.m. Quilting Club at 10 a.m. Get Moving class at 11 a.m.

Feb. 27: Arthritis exercise, 11 a.m. Bunco games, 1 p.m. Learn to dance, 2 p.m.

Feb. 28: Euchre at 9:30 a.m. Passion Painters, 12:30 p.m. Pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Knitting at 1 p.m. Packard Car Club at 7 p.m.

March 1: Bridge at 9 a.m. Card recycling at 9:30 a.m. Arthritis exercise at 11 a.m. Pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Pool Lealgue at 1 p.m. Line dancing at 2 p.m.

Information: 734-243-6210.

THE MONROE CENTER

15275 South Dixie Hwy.

SunBrella Cafe at the center: Weekday breakfasts hours are 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Weekday lunch available. Sunday dinner also served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Euchre tournaments, 1 p.m. Saturdays. Bingo at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Trips: Myrtle Beach from March 3 to 10. Atlantic City from March 25 to 29.

Information on all programs: 734-241-0404.

MONROE CARING ALTERNATIVES

2092 South Custer Rd.

Medication management services for individuals having difficulty taking prescribed medications.

Assessment by registered nurses, who will set up dispensing of medications and injections while complying with physician's orders. Program is for all ages, but seniors receive sliding fee scale.

Information: 734-242-8711.

TEMPERANCE

BEDFORD SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER

1653 Samaria Rd.

Income tax service, 1 to 3 p.m. Appointment needed; call 734-856-3330.

Upcoming trips: Bay Mills Casino from March 12 to 13; Point Edward Charity Casino in Sarnia, Canada on May 1; Chicago from May 14-18; Canadian Island trip, June 23 to 29; Bear Creek Farms from July 25 to 26; Trip to Louisville, Kentucky on July 30 and Aug. 1; Niagara Falls and Toronto from Sept. 10 to 14, and a trip to the Catskill Mountains from Oct. 7 to 13. Call the center for more information and costs.

Feb. 21: Eye care presentation, 11:15 a.m.

Feb. 22: Euchre, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Information on all programs: 734-856-3330

ST. ANTHONY SENIORS

4605 St. Anthony Rd.

Second, fourth Fridays: Potluck dinners. Euchre games at 11:30 a.m. Open to all seniors.

Information: 734-854-1143.

POWER WHEELCHAIRS FOR SENIORS AND THE DISABLED

Power electric wheelchairs available to senior citizens age 65 and older who are unable to walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home or independent living quarters and who meet additional requirements.

Also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Free to those who qualify.

Miracle on Wheels: 1-800-749-8778 or visit www.jaspanmedical.com.

Wishes on Wheels: visit www.threewishes2.com.

Senior Wheels USA: 1-800-246-6010.

Wheels of Love: Medicare recipients may be eligible for a free power wheelchair if they suffer from certain conditions that limit their ability to complete daily living activities.

For details, call 1-866-631-3022.

LUCAS COUNTY

SILVER AND

GOLD CLUB

Hoeflinger-Bolander Funeral Home

3500 Navarre Ave., Oregon

Information: 419-691-6768.