Senior activities: Michigan

4/13/2005

MONROE

COUNTY

DUNDEE

SENIOR CENTER

284 Monroe St.

Information: 734-529-2401.

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. For all ages, but seniors receive sliding fee scale.

Information: 734-242-8711.

MONROE COUNTY

LIBRARY SYSTEM

Ellis Reference and Information Center

3700 S. Custer Rd.

Free delivery of library books available to seniors who are unable to get to the library.

Information: 1-800-462-2050.

MARIAN PLACE

408 West Front St.

April 28: Monroe Aging Consortium, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Information: 734-241-2414.

TEMPERANCE

BEDFORD SENIOR

CITIZEN CENTER

1653 Samaria Rd.

April 14 and 28: Euchre tournament, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 15: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at $6. Entertainment from 5 to 6 p.m.

April 17: Square and line dancing, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Mondays: Fitness at 9 a.m., needlework at 10 a.m., and Bingo or Bunco at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Bridge at 9 a.m. Tai chi at 10:30 a.m. Square dance at 1 p.m., line dancing at 2:45 p.m.

Wednesdays: fitness at 9 a.m., hobby and crafts at 10 a.m. Bingo or bunco at 12:30 p.m.

Thursdays: Quilters at 9:30 a.m.. Health screenings from 10 a.m. to noon.

Fridays: Bible study at 11 a.m. Square dances at 1 p.m.

Information: 734-856-3330.

ST. ANTHONY

SENIOR CENTER

4605 St. Anthony Rd.

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

OHIO

LUCAS COUNTY

TOLEDO

BOWMAN SENIORS

DANCE GROUP

5050 Jackman Rd.

Wednesdays: 1-3 p.m.

Information: 419-691-6962.

FRIENDLY CENTER

1336 North Superior St.

First, third Thursdays each month: free blood-pressure screenings, health counseling for ages 60 and over, 9 a.m.-noon.

Weekdays: Seniors meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. daily for seniors 60 or older. Donation $1.75. Reservations: 419-241-6009.

FRIENDSHIP PARK

SENIOR CENTER

2930 131st St.

Weekdays: Lunch at 11:45 a.m. for $1.75 a person.

April 16: Spring dinner dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Pizza at 6 p.m. Music by The Sounds Great Band from 7 p.m. onward. Snacks and beverages provided throughout the evening. Dinner dance tickets are $8; dance only, $5. Open to all ages. Reservations: 419-936-3079.

Wednesdays: free blood-pressure screenings and health counseling for ages 60 and over, 9 a.m.-noon.

Information: 419-936-3079 or visit www.geocities.com/friendshippark .

ELEANOR KAHLE

SENIOR CENTER

1315 Hillcrest Dr.

Weekdays: senior nutrition lunches 11:30 a.m. for $1.75. Reservations required a day in advance, call 419-476-2969.

April 30: Texas Hold-em poker tournament for ages 21 and older, $50 entrance fee with a $2 payout based on 100 or more players. Qualifying rounds at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., final round at 7 p.m. Registration in advance at 419-476-2745.

Tuesdays: evening dinners at 5 p.m. at a suggested donation of $1.75. Call the previous Friday for reservations.

Tuesdays, Thursdays: AARP tax assistance for seniors mornings through April. Call for an appointment; donations accepted.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: Free exercise class at 9:30 a.m. .

Duplicate bridge, noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Information: 419-476-0866.

SeniorNet Computer classes offered at affordable prices. Basic computer, Internet, Print Artist, Windows, and more.

Information: 419-476-2745.

LINGUES

NEIGHBORHOOD

CENTER

401 North Hawley St.

Free daily phone calling service weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to seniors, disabled individuals, and the elderly age 60 and older who live alone and would like to have someone to talk to. To enroll, call 419-244-3142.

LYMAN W. LIGGINS

SENIOR CENTER

Grace Presbyterian Church

1171 Oakwood Ave.

Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Daily: noon hot lunches at the center must be reserved in advance. Lunches cost $1.75. Reservations: 419-243-7346.

Activities: ceramics, beginner dance, computer class, table games, Bingo, educational speakers

Third Tuesday: Young seniors night 5-7:30 p.m. Transportation service available.

Tuesdays: free blood-pressure screenings, health counseling for ages 60 and over, 1-3 p.m.

Information: 419-243-7313.

SECOR GARDENS

SENIOR CENTER

First Antioch Baptist Church of Christ

3201 Dorr St.

Weekdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with noon lunches for $1.75 for seniors.

Fourth Thursdays: free blood-pressure screenings and health counseling for ages 60 and over, 10 a.m.-noon.

Information: 419-534-3789.

SENIOR

CENTERS INC.

2308 Jefferson Ave.

Daily: activities and recreation, van transportation, and training for a foster grandparent program. Crochet and ceramics or a craft most mornings at 9:30 a.m.

Hot meals at 11:40 a.m., with a 24-hour advance reservation.

Light housekeeping and errand services, sliding fee scale.

Information: 419-242-9511.

SENIOR

ADULT CENTER

Affiliate of the Jewish Community Center, 2700 Pelham Rd.

Weekdays: Programs for seniors age 60 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays: Card club at 1 p.m. Crocheting, sewing, and quilting 1-4 p.m.

Fridays: Nosh, Nibbles, and News, 10-11 a.m.

Saturdays: video movies at 7 p.m. Call 419-531-2119 for schedule.

Mondays: Nurse available 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bagels and coffee from 10 a.m. to noon, mahjong from 1 to 4 p.m., and Bingo at 7 p.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: exercises, 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: Friendship Club meets at 1 p.m.

Information: 419-531-2119.

J. FRANK TROY

SENIOR CENTER

1235 Division St.

Seniors ages 55 and older invited for a variety of programs: exercise classes, bingo, crafts and ceramics, bridge, card games, board games, computers and Internet access, speakers, nutrition lunches and continental breafkast, blood pressure checks, and seasonal social activities.

Information: 419-255-6206.

CHESTER ZABLOCKI

COMMUNITY CENTER

3015 Lagrange St.

Thursdays: Bingo at 10 a.m., exercise at 10:30 a.m., movies at 12:30 p.m. in the Lee Weber lounge. Boccie tournament, 12:30 p.m.

Fridays: Yahtzee and line-dancing at 10 a.m., fitness walk in the gym at 10:30 a.m., Bingo at 12:15 p.m.

Mondays: Movies at 9:45 a.m. Pinochle at noon.

Tuesdays: Bingo at 10 a.m. Tripoli card games and bunko at noon. Boccie tournament, 5 p.m.

Wednesdays: Fitness walk in the gym at 10:30. Exercise at 10 a.m.

Weekdays: Hot lunches available by reservation; donation, $1.75.

Thrift shop open 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and noon to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.

Information: 419-936-3090.