Senior activities: Michigan

4/9/2008

FRENCHTOWN SENIOR CITIZENS

2786 Vivian Rd., Monroe

Hours: 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.

April 10: Adult Day Service, bridge 9 a.m., chair exercises 11 a.m., pool league 1 p.m., line dancing 2 p.m., and quilt guild 6 p.m. April 18: Watercolor class, 12:30 p.m Bingo at 1 p.m. April 21: Get Moving class, 11 a.m. April 22: Chair exercises, 11 a.m. April 23: Euchre at 9:30 a.m. Pinochle at 12:45 p.m. April 24: Bridge at 9 a.m. Line dancing at 2 p.m.

Information, complete schedule: 734-243-6210.

Bedford Senior Center

1653 Samaria Road

Temperance, Mich.

April 10 and 24: Euchre tournament, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 16: Reverse mortgage information, 10 a.m. April 17: Monore County Health Department program, noon.

April 23: Diabetes Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by American Diabetic Supply, Inc. A free new glucose monitor at no charge; take your old one for a trade-in. April 26: Caregivers Health Fair at Monroe Community College cafeteria, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 12 and 13: AARP Driving Training from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Refresher course work. Cost, $10. Space is limited; registration is required.

Information: 734-856-3330.

MONROE CENTER

15275 South Dixie Hwy., Monroe

Sunbrella Cafe open weekdays and Saturdays for breakfast and lunch, and Sundays for dinners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 17: Rib Night at the Sunbrella Cafe at the center, 6 p.m. Reservations required. Entertainment by Bonnie and Oscar with spring polkas.

May 8-9: Rummage sale beginning 7 a.m. both days. Donations accepted now.

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.

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, through April 15. Free.

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.

Information: 866-631-3028 or www.threewishes2.com.