Senior activities: Michigan
2/6/2008Bedford Senior Center
1653 Samaria Road
Temperance, Mich.
Tax form assistance available on a first-come, first-served basis in the afternoons on Feb. 14, 15, 21, and 22 and March 13, 27, and 28. Call 734-856-3330 to make an appointment. Call to cancel your appointment if you are unable to attend.
Feb. 14 and 28: Euchre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feb. 15: Prime-rib dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $9 members, $10 non-members.
March 17: Jiggs dinner at noon. Cost, $6 members, and $7 others.
Information: 734-856-3330
FRENCHTOWN SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
2786 Vivian Rd.
Monroe
Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch at noon; reservations due by 9 a.m. the day of lunch. Call 734-242-0976.
Feb. 7: Pool League, 1 p.m. Line dancing, 2 p.m. Feb. 8: Swedish weaving, 9 a.m. Bingo at 1 p.m. Feb. 10: Travel meeting at 1 p.m.
Feb. 11: Bookworms, 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12: Business Professional Network, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 13: Euchre at 9:30 a.m. and Pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Feb. 14: Movie marathon. Line dancing at 2 p.m.
Information, complete schedule: 734-243-6210.
MONROE
CENTER
15275 South Dixie Hwy., Monroe
Homestead and Heating Tax Credits assistance: appointments may be made now through March 14 at the center. Take your tax forms.
Feb. 7: Rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 8: Rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted.
Information: 734-241-0404.
TOLEDO
ASIAN sENIOR CENTER
Highland Park Shelter House
1865 Finch St.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Fridays: Tai chi exercises from 1 to 2 p.m.
Information: 419-936-2866.
SENIOR ADULT CENTER
2700 Pelham Rd.
Weekdays programs for all seniors age 60 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information: 419-531-2119.
WEST PARK PLACE
3501 Executive Pkwy.
Events open to the public.
Information: 419-531-9211.
AREA OFFICE
ON AGING
2155 Arlington Ave.
Information: 419-382-0624.
MARGARET HUNT
SENIOR CENTER
2121 Garden Lake Pkwy.
Coffee time every morning at 9 a.m. except Saturdays.
Information, activities schedule: 419-385-2595.
SYLVANIA SENIOR CENTER
7140 Sylvania Ave.
Tax Filing help for senior citizens, by AARP-trained volunteers, Tuesday and Friday mornings by appointment only, now through April 15. Free.
Feb. 7: Reverse mortgages speaker, 10 a.m. Strength training at 10 a.m.
Feb. 8: Out to Lunch bunch, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 11: Heart Health speaker at 10:30 a.m. Mahjongg games.
Feb. 12: Blood pressure clinic, 9 to 11:45 a.m.
Feb. 13: Visit with the doctor, 11 a.m. Ceramics, knitting, and crochet at 9 a.m.
Information: 419-885-3913.
POWER WHEELCHAIRS FOR SENIORS
AND THE DISABLED
Electric power 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:
Call 1-800-400-4210
Senior Wheels USA: Call 1-800-246-6010.
Wheels of Love: Medicare recipients may be eligible for a free power wheelchair or scooter if they suffer from certain conditions such as respiratory disorders, arthritis, or cardiovascular disease that limit their ability to use a standard wheelchair.
Call 1-866-631-3028 for information.
Wishes on Wheels: visit www.threewishes2.com.
THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Northwest Ohio Chapter Adult Day Centers
2500 North Reynolds Rd. and 131 North Wheeling St., Suite 2.
Respite care available for those affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related memory loss disorder.
Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Services are provided on a sliding fee scale. Transportation available for an additional cost.
Information: 419-537-1999 or 419-720-4940.