Call 1-734-675-0920 for more information.
Drop-in basketball
Men?s drop-in basketball games are held at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Woodhaven High School, 24787 Van Horn Road.
Players must be 18 or older. The cost is $2.
Call 1-734-675-4926 for more information.
Historical society
The Brownstown Historical Society is looking for new members.
Members meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the historical museum, 23451 King Road. Dues are $10 for individuals, $5 for seniors, $15 for families or $25 for a business or group.
Contact Richard Smith at 1-734-782-5834 or rsmith97@sbcglobal.net, or send an email to lougene@comcast.net for more information.
Recycling center
In addition to the drop-off center at Township Hall, 21313 Telegraph Road, Waste Management is providing a recycling drop-off at the fire station at 32355 W. Jefferson Ave. The center will accept glass bottles.
Prescription assistance
Seniors older than 65 who have no insurance coverage could be eligible to participate in one of several free or discounted prescription programs.
Call 1-734-675-0920 for more information.
Flat Rock
Art in Adrian
The Recreation Department will sponsor a trip to the Adrian Art Festival and a viewing of ?The Rat Pack Lounge? at the Croswell Opera House from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
The fee is $35, which include tickets and transportation.
Call 1-734-379-1450 to RSVP.
Play ball
The Recreation Department will sponsor a ?Senior Day? trip to Comerica Park to see the Detroit Tigers play the Kansas City Royals at 1:05 p.m. Sept. 27. It?s for ages 50 and older.
The fee is $35, which includes transportation, a ticket, a hot dog and a pop.
Call 1-734-379-1450 by Aug. 17 to RSVP.
Cellphone donations
The city is accepting old cellphones for Cell Phones for Soldiers, an organization that will donate 2 1/2 hours of talk time to military members overseas for every cell phone collected that?s worth at least $5.
The phones are sent to ReCellular of Pittsfield Township for recycling.
The phones can be dropped off at City Hall, 25500 Gibraltar Road.
Call 1-734-782-2455 or visit cellphonesforsoldiers.com for more information.
Play mah-jongg
Senior citizens can play mah-jongg at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the senior center, which is in the community center, 1 Maguire St.
Call 1-734-379-1450, ext. 224, for more information.
Deal me in
A group of seniors meets at the community center, 1 Maguire St., to play hand-knee-foot and other card games.
Games start at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
Call 1-734-379-1450 for more information.
Hitching a ride
Curb-to-curb transportation is available for all city residents older than 60 with low incomes and for those without a vehicle or who are unable to drive for medical reasons.
Requests for the service ? which runs from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ? must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays for shopping.
A $2 donation is appreciated.
Call 1-734-379-1450 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
Senior exercises
Free chair exercises are offered for those 55 and older at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Fridays at the community center, 1 Maguire St.
In addition, seniors can walk on the center?s indoor track during open hours for $2.
The pool table is open daily in the senior center at the community center.
Call 1-734-379-1450 for more information.
Gibraltar
On the road
The Gibraltar Over-50 Club will hold several summer activities.
The group will travel to a Toledo Mud Hens baseball game Aug. 25. A bus will leave at 5:30 p.m. from the Gil Talbert Community Center, 29340 S. Gibraltar Road. Tickets are $9 and include a hot dog and pop.
The group will travel via bus to Nova Scotia from Sept. 16 to 25. The fee per person, double occupancy, is $1,209. Travelers must have a passport or Michigan enhanced driver?s license.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra season tickets are $208 for eight shows. A bus will leave the community center at 9 a.m. on show days.
Call Sharon Legault at 1-734-676-0884 for more information.
Korean karate
First American Tang Soo Do is holding traditional Korean karate classes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the Gil Talbert Community Center, 29340 S. Gibraltar Road.
Classes are for age 11 and older.
The cost is $35 a month, and there are family discounts. No contracts are required.
Call 1-734-671-1466 for more information.
Senior meals
Hot meals are served to senior citizens at noon weekdays at the Gil Talbert Community Center, 29340 S. Gibraltar Road. Donations are $2.25.
Call 1-734-671-0335 for more information.
City issues
The City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at City Hall, 29450 Munro Ave. Visit cityofgibraltar.net for more information.
Huron Township
Downtown planning
The township?s Downtown Development Authority meets at 5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Township Hall, 22950 Huron River Drive.
The authority was established by the township to help increase development in downtown New Boston by capturing taxes within the district. The money is used for improvements and development in the area.
Call Michael Glaab at 1-734-753-4441 for more information.
Deal those cards
The senior center, 28245 Mineral Springs Road, Waltz, offers pinochle at 12:30 p.m. every Monday.
Or, try your luck at euchre at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Card games cost $1 for those 50 and older. No registration is required. Prizes are awarded for first-, second- and third-place winners.
Call 1-734-654-9281 for more information.
Bring the food
There will be a potluck at 4:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the senior center, 28245 Mineral Springs Road, Waltz.
The potluck is for residents and nonresidents 50 and older.
Call 1-734-654-9281 for more information.
Riverview
Casino trip
The Recreation Department is offering seniors a trip to the recently opened Hollywood Casino in Toledo, Ohio. A bus leaves the city?s municipal building at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 13 and returns around 3:30 p.m. The cost is $21 per person and reservations are encouraged. Call the department at 1-734-281-4219 to reserve a spot.
Tiger time!
A limited number of tickets to the Aug. 22 Detroit Tigers game are available through the Recreation Department. The $25 fee includes a ticket for the 7:05 p.m. contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, round-trip bus transportation and the driver?s tip. Nonresidents must pay an extra $5. Call the department at 1-734-281-4219 to make reservations.
Deal those cards
Riverview Seniors will be hosting card games at 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the senior area at City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Drive. Euchre is on the first Wednesday; pinochle is on the third.
The cost is $1, and no preregistration is required. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third places.
Call 1-734-281-4219 for more information.
Recreation wish list
The city has published a wish list of park equipment at cityofriverview.com under the Recreation Department tab.
Or, call 1-734-281-4219 for more details.
Senior nutrition
The Wayne County Office of Nutrition Services serves hot lunches at City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Drive, at 11:15 a.m. weekdays.
Participants must be at least 60 years old. The suggested donation is $2.25.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-734-281-4200, ext. 356.
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Riverview area.
Meals on Wheels operates from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers can give whatever time they can commit. Mileage is reimbursed.
Call 1-734-727-7390 or 1-800-851-1454 to volunteer.
Recycling drop-off
The Riverview Land Preserve, 20863 Grange Road, accepts all types of recycled materials, including unwaxed cardboard, plastics Nos. 1 to 7, clear glass, office paper, used oil and batteries.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. The program is for Riverview residents only.
Call 1-734-281-4263 for more information.
Recycle at City Hall
The next time you?re at City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Drive, drop off old cellphones, ink jet printer cartridges and all types of household and small rechargeable batteries in recycling containers in the lobby area.
Housing rehabilitation
The city continues to implement its housing rehabilitation services as part of the federal Community Development Block Grant program.
This program is designed to help low- to moderate-income households with house repairs and replacement of such items as roofs, windows, furnaces and other qualified building code items.
Call 1-734-281-4248, ext. 338, between 9 a.m. and noon Fridays for more information.
Attention shutterbugs
Would like to have one of your photographs on the cover of the city/recreation newsletter? All you need to do is submit your best digital photo, taken in Riverview, from one of the following categories: nature, season changes, seasonal activities or historic.
Call 1-734-281-4239 for more information.
Pitch in
The Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Road, is looking for volunteers.
High school students can earn community service hours by volunteering, and the library will work around school, sports and work schedules.
Call 1-734-283-1250 for more information.
Talk about tomes
Book lovers meet at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Road, for a book-discussion club.
All are invited to enjoy refreshments and conversation.
Call 1-734-283-1250 or visit riverviewpubliclibrary.com for more information.
Story times
Youngsters can take part in toddler story times at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays or preschool story times at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Road.
Registration is required in person or by calling the library at 1-734-283-1250.
Volunteers needed
The city needs volunteers to serve on several of its committees. Call the city clerk?s office at 1-734-281-4239 for more information.
Senior cab service
Riverview residents 60 and older who are unable to drive or do not have access to transportation are eligible for the senior cab service offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Call 1-734-281-4219 for more information.
Rockwood
Be a Lion
The Rockwood Area Lions Club is looking for new members.
The club helps the community by paying for eye exams, buying glasses and hearing aids, supplying the needy with food during holidays and in many other ways.
Along with Rockwood, the club also serves Flat Rock and Carleton, as well as Berlin and Ash townships.
Call John Miller at 1-734-282-4943 for more information.
Need a lift?
Senior citizens can register at the community center, 32001 Fort Road, to take advantage of the city?s transportation service.
The program also serves handicapped and low-income residents.
Riders must give 24-hour notice. The program takes riders to medical appointments, shopping and other places.
Call 1-734-379-5600 for more information.
Council meetings
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at City Hall, 32409 Fort Road.
Visit rockwoodmi.org for more information.
Romulus
Library news
The Romulus Public Library will add free Powerpoint II and Excel II classes Aug. 24. The Powerpoint session runs from 9 to 10 a.m. and the Excel seminar runs from 10 to 11:30.
The library also will extend its Thursday hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Aug. 6.
Call 1-734-942-7589 to register or for more information.
Farmers market
The Downtown Development Authority is holding farmers markets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27 at the Romulus Historical Park pavilion, 11147 Hunt St.
Call James Lee, market manager, at 1-734-377-8720 or Maria Lambert, DDA director, at 1-734-955-4533 for more information.
Trenton
Garage sale
The citywide garage sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19 and sellers have until Aug. 10 to register with the Recreation Department. Buyers can purchase maps at City Hall or the Westfield Activities Center on the first day of the sale.
Call 1-734-675-7300 to learn more.
Get into shape
The Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of fitness classes.
They include Bollywood exercise dance, burn and firm aerobics, silver sneakers senior aerobics, Pilates, noncontact kickboxing, swimnastics, deep-water exercise, Zumba and yoga classes.
The department also is offering many drop-in programs, including family gym/swim night, open swimming, adult coed volleyball, basketball and open skating.
Call 1-734-675-7300 for more information.
Chair yoga
The Parks and Recreation Department is offering chair yoga at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield.
Call 1-734-675-0063 for schedule and fee information.
Tracing history
The Trenton Historical Society offers help twice a month to patrons working on genealogy or tracing Downriver history.
The group meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month and 1 to 3 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, 2790 Westfield.
Call 1-734-676-9777 for more information.
Computer classes
Free computer, Internet and email classes are offered periodically at Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, 2790 Westfield.
The classes last 90 minutes.
A library card is needed to register. Call 1-734-676-9777 to RSVP.
City business
The City Council meets at 8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at City Hall, 2800 Third St.
The meetings are open to the public.
Call 1-734-675-6500 for more information.
Get schooled
The Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month in the administration building, 2603 Charlton.
Board meetings are open to the public.
Call 1-734-676-8600 or visit trenton.k12.mi.us for more information.
Senior fun
Senior clubs meet at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield.
The clubs have a light snack, a business meeting, a social event, bingo, a door-prize drawing and other activities.
Call 1-734-675-0063 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays for more information.
Take to the ice
Weekly open-skating sessions are offered at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 3101 West Road. Skate rentals and monthly calendars are available.
Drop-in skating sessions are offered for those 55 and older at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sessions are free for Trenton residents.
Call 1-734-675-7300 for more information.
Under pressure
Volunteer nurses offer free blood pressure checks at 11 a.m. the first Wednesday and at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 3101 West Road.
Call 1-734-675-7300 for more information.
Recycle by mail
Postage-paid recycling envelopes for printer ink cartridges are available at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield, courtesy of the Friends of the Detroit River.
Call 1-734-675-0063 for more information.
Get on the Loop
Each Monday and Wednesday, Trenton?s shuttle bus, ?The Loop,? picks up city seniors and takes them to the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield, to participate in senior clubs.
The shuttle also will take seniors on a free, round-trip ride to Meijer and Kmart in Woodhaven on Mondays and Southland Center and Meijer in Taylor on Wednesdays.
The complimentary service is for Trenton seniors only. Riders must call 1-734-675-0063 at least a day in advance.
Woodhaven
Follow the city
Mayor Patricia Odette and her staff have moved into the social media world by using Facebook to advertise events and post pictures from events. Type ?City of Woodhaven? into the Facebook search bar and ?like? the page.
Food assistance
City residents who would like to receive government food assistance can stop by the community center, 23101 Hall Road, on the fourth Tuesday of each month and bring financial information for eligibility.
Food will be distributed from 9 to 11 a.m.
Call 1-734-675-4926 for more information. Residents of other communities can call Greg Stevens at 1-734-721-4470 to find their nearest assistance center.
Lunch trips
All senior citizens are invited to get on board the ?Woodhaven on Wheels? bus that heads to various destinations for monthly lunch trips.
Lunches are held at different style restaurants for entertaining meals and conversation.
The trips depart at 11:30 a.m. from the community center, 23101 Hall Road, on the third Friday of each month. They return at about 1:30 p.m.
Call 1-734-675-4926 for more information.
Bus service
Bus transportation for those 55 and older in Woodhaven is provided for anyone who does not have a vehicle or is unable to drive for medical reasons.
Passengers must meet the bus at the curb.
A 48-hour advance notice is required.
Call 1-734-675-4926 for more information on the service areas.
Blood pressure check
Blood pressure checkups are offered at the community center, 23101 Hall Road, at 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.
Call 1-734-675-4926 for more information.
Wyandotte
Dedication
The Monguagon chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate the restoration of the historical marker commemorating the Battle of Monguagon on its 200th anniversary Aug. 9. Call 1-734-324-7297 to learn more.
On the water
The Wyandotte Historical Society is chartering a cruise aboard Portofino?s Friendship at 2 p.m. Aug. 12. The two-hour trip departs from and returns to Portofino restaurant and the $20 admission includes refreshments and a cash bar during the cruise. Call 1-313-934-6693 to reserve a spot.
Tea time
The Wyandotte Historical Society?s Victorian Mad Hatter Tea is Sept. 9. Proceeds go to the society?s endowment fund and will benefit work at Oakwood Cemetery. Call 1-734-284-3582 or email shirley@wyan.org to learn more or volunteer.
Take a dip
The city is offering open swimming sessions weekdays through Aug. 17 at Roosevelt High School, 540 Eureka Road.
There is open swimming for all ages from 2 to 4 p.m. weekdays. Fees range from $2 to $4. Open swimming for ages 55 and older runs from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The fees for the entire summer are $20 for residents and $32 for nonresidents.
Register the senior open swim at the Yack Recreation Center, 3131 Third St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 1-734-324-7292 or -7295 for more information.
Skating teacher sought
The Recreation Department is accepting applications from qualified figure skating instructors for the 2012-13 basic skills program at the Yack Recreation Center, 3131 Third St.
Call 1-734-324-7295 or send an email to recreation@wyan.org for more information.
Cedar Point
The city is selling tickets to Cedar Point from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays at the Yack Recreation Center, 3131 Third St. Prices range from $21 to $79.25, cash only.
Call 1-734-324-7292 or 7295 for more information.
One-stop shopping
The Wyandotte senior bus makes trips to Southland Center, Kohl?s and Target in Taylor every Monday. The cost is $2, and there?s a limit of 11 passengers. The first 11 callers will be placed on the list.
Pickups will start at 9:30 a.m. On the return trip, the bus will pick up shoppers at 12:30 p.m.
Call 1-734-324-7285 between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. weekdays to reserve a spot.
Drivers needed
The Wyandotte Meals on Wheel Program is in need of volunteer drivers on weekday mornings. Ninety minutes per day is necessary to deliver meals to the shut-ins. Mileage is paid.
Those interested can call Angie Benson at 1-734-324-7279 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays.
Senior lunches
The Wayne County Congregate Nutrition program offers lunches for senior citizens at 11:15 a.m. weekdays at the Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth St.
Call Angie Benson at 1-734-324-7279 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays for information on meals and fees.
File of Life
The city is offering File of Life folders to place on refrigerators in case of a medical emergency. The files are free to residents.
Each folder has a magnet with a pouch that can hold medical information such as medical history, current medications and insurance information that can assist first-responders.
File of Life folders and registration forms can be picked up at the Police Department, 2015 Biddle Ave., or Yack Recreation Center, 3131 Third St., during regular business hours.
Call 1-734-324-4424 or 1-734-324-7295 for more information.
Homespun
Meet new friends who like to knit and crochet, from 10 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth St.
Call 1-734-324-7275 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays for more information.
Cards, anyone?
The Bridge Players at the Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth St., always are looking for new players. They meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays. Games are open to all adults who know how to play bridge.
Cut the cards
Anyone who likes to play pinochle or euchre is welcome to stop by the Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth St., at noon Mondays. The weekly cost is $1.
Call 1-734-324-7275 for more information.
Friendly seniors
The Wyandotte Senior Friendship Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth St. Those 55 and older are welcome to join. Dues are $6 per year and $1 each week to play cards and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Call 1-734-324-7275 for more information.
Checking in
The Tele-Care Program, sponsored by the city, is intended to make life a little easier for senior citizens, covering many aspects of senior living.
Telephone calls are made daily to shut-ins just to chat and to make sure they are doing well. Transportation is arranged for those who have doctor appointments or who must make other necessary trips.
Call 1-734-324-7285 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. weekdays for more information.
On track
The Wyandotte Public Schools, in cooperation with the city, is making the Roosevelt High School indoor track and fitness equipment facility available to city residents and school district and city employees 18 and older. Identification is required.
There?s no charge to use the track. The cost for using the weight and fitness room is $1 per visit, but is free to senior citizens.
Hours are 5 to 7:30 a.m. weekdays. Park in the lot at Maple and Seventh streets, near the new gym. Enter through the gym area doors.
Lights, camera, action!
Wyandotte Municipal Services will conduct training classes on local access programming. The classes are designed to demonstrate what it takes to put together a local TV show.
Those interested are invited to sign up for the three-week training class that meets weekly. Call studio director Steve Colwell at 1-734-324-7138 for more information or to enroll.
Allen Park
Farmers market
The city?s fourth annual farmers market runs from 2 to 7 p.m. Fridays through October along Park Avenue between Harrison and McLain. There will be farm-fresh produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, live entertainment and children?s activities.
Contact Jennifer Kibby, Downtown Development Authority executive director, at 1-313-928-0940 or jkibby@cityofallenpark.org for more information or to volunteer.
Meet the legislator
State Rep. Bob Constan (D-Dearborn Heights), who represents part of Allen Park, is holding monthly coffee hours at the two senior centers in his hometown.
He?ll hold sessions on the first Monday of each month at the Berwyn Senior Center, 26155 Richardson, and on the second Monday of the month at the Eton Senior Center, 4900 Pardee. All meetings are from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Constan represents the 16th District. In addition to part of Allen Park, it includes part of Dearborn Heights and all of Garden City and Inkster.
Contact his office at 1-888-345-8017 or bobconstan@house.mi.gov for more information.
Cellphone donations
The city clerk?s office is accepting old cellphones for Cell Phones for Soldiers, an organization that will donate 2 1/2 hours of talk time to military members overseas for every cell phone collected that?s worth at least $5.
The phones are sent to ReCellular of Pittsfield Township for recycling.
The clerk?s office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays at City Hall, 16850 Southfield Road.
Call 1-313-928-1144 or visit cellphonesforsoldiers.com for more information.
Commission seats open
The city is looking for several new commission members.
Call 1-313-928-1470 for more information.
Government channel
If residents wish to receive the public education channel, they must subscribe to the Comcast or WOW! cable providers.
Those are the only two providers that have paid the city for the equipment to broadcast the channel. Recorded council meetings and community information are aired on the channel.
Phone ICE
First responders are encouraging everyone to put ?ICE? in their cellphones.
To help them contact family members, first responders encourage people to put an ?in case of emergency,? or ICE, entry in their cell phones? telephone book.
?ICE? stickers are available free at the city clerk?s office at City Hall, 16850 Southfield Road, for placement on the back of a cell phone.
Animal licenses
All dogs and cats at least 6 months old must have a license and be immunized against rabies before a license is issued.
Residents are allowed a maximum of three pets per household.
The cost of a license for one year is $5 at the city clerk?s office at City Hall, 16850 Southfield Road.
Call 1-313-928-1144 for more information.
Seniors get fit
A low-impact exercise class for those 50 and older is being offered at the community center, 15800 White Ave. It?s $3 a class from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
On Mondays, the class uses exercise bands. Wednesdays feature hand weights and Fridays are for mat exercise.
Call 1-313-928-0771 for more information.
Lunchtime
Lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. weekdays at the community center, 15800 White Ave., through Wayne County?s program for residents 60 and older.
Reservations must be made one day in advance by calling 1-313-928-1775. The suggested donation is $2.25.
Allen Park residents who are 60 or older and need homebound meals can call 1-800-851-1454 for details.
City business
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at City Hall, 16850 Southfield Road.
The meetings are open to the public.
Lincoln Park
Tourney time
The annual Lincoln Park Horseshoes Tournament, part of the annual Lincoln Park Days celebration, gets under way at noon Aug. 26. Arrive at Youth Center Park at 11 a.m. to register and bring your own shoes. Registration is $5 per team or $2 for individuals and trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers.
Mayor?s office hours
Mayor Patricia Diaz Krause is at City Hall, 1355 Southfield Road, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Call 1-313-386-1800, ext. 231, for an appointment.
Happy anniversary
The Historical Museum, 1335 Southfield, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at 1 p.m. Oct. 6. The affair also includes the unveiling of a special exhibit highlighting the museum?s growth through the years.
Have a seat
The Historical Commission, which meets at 10:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month, has open seats. Download an application at www.lincolnpark.govoffice.com or call museum curator Jeff Day at 1-313-386-3137 to learn more.
Seniors seek buddies
Four senior social clubs are accepting applications for new members from anyone 55 or older.
Each club meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. one day each week at the band shell, 3240 Ferris.
Free bus transportation for Lincoln Park residents is available to and from club activities. Call 1-313-386-1817 for more information.
Hot lunches available
A hot lunch is provided five days a week for senior citizens at the band shell, 3240 Ferris.
Reservations can be made by calling 1-313-386-2641 between 9 and 11 a.m. weekdays. The suggested donation is $2.25.
Hot meals also can be delivered to homebound seniors on weekdays. Clients are assessed by need.
Call the Wayne County Office of Nutrition at 1-800-851-1454 for more information.
Melvindale
Farmers market
The Downtown Development Authority farmers market is from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through September next to Veterans Memorial Pool, 3155 Oakwood Blvd.
Bridge cards will be accepted.
Interested vendors can contact Terri David at tdavid@melvindale.org or 1-313-429-1080
Street Fair
The Melvindale Street Fair has returned, and it will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19.
Applications for crafters and food vendors are being accepted.
Contact Terri David at 1-313-429-1080 or tdavid@melvindale.org for more information.
Exercise classes
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a variety of exercise classes at the civic arena, 4300 S. Dearborn St.
Call 1-313-429-1089 for more information.
Senior center activities
Those 55 and older can become members of the senior center, 4300 S. Dearborn St.
Membership is $15 per person or $20 per couple, and includes mailed calendars, preferred seating and discounts on trips, activities, programs, free rides for nondrivers to scheduled appointments and more.
The center also offers daily exercise, volunteer opportunities, a wide variety of enrichment classes, dining out, card playing, movie matinees, casino trips and more.
The senior center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.
Hot lunches are served at 11:30 a.m. weekdays for those 60 and older through a Wayne County program. There is a $2.25 suggested donation. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance at 1-313-429-1089, ext. 1705.
Computer help
The Melvindale Public Library, 18650 Allen Road, offers one-on-one computer training, including the Internet, email and Microsoft Office.
Sign up at the circulation desk.
Visit the library or call 1-313-429-1090 for more information.
School business
The Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month, mainly in the boardroom of the administration building, 18530 Prospect. Some meetings are held at the district?s schools.
The meetings are open to the public.
Visit melnap.k12.mi.us or call 1-313-389-3300 for more information.
City business
The City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at City Hall, 3100 Oakwood Blvd.
The meetings are open to the public. Agendas and meeting minutes are at melvindale.org.
Southgate
Bingo!
The Southgate Senior Center, 14700 Reaume Parkway, hosts bingo at noon Wednesdays in the Parkside Gardens room.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and anyone ages 18 and older can play.
Call Audrey Holmes at 1-734-258-3066 for more information.
Volunteer wheels
Volunteers are needed for the Southgate Meals on Wheels program one or two mornings a week.
Call 1-800-851-1455 for more information.
City biz
The City Council meets at 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at City Hall, 14400 Dix-Toledo. Work sessions, if scheduled, precede the meetings.
Visit southgate-mi.org for more information.
School business
The Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at City Hall, 14400 Dix-Toledo.
Visit southgateschools.com for more information.
Tuning in
Residents who are unable to attend Board of Education meetings, but still want to keep in touch with what?s going on in the school district, can tune in and learn.
The school board meetings are telecast live at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month on Comcast Channel 12 and WOW Channel 18. An encore telecast is played at 6 p.m. the following Thursday on Comcast Channel 22 and WOW Channel 15.
Young job seekers
The Southgate Service Center of the Michigan Works! program is offering training and counseling for job seekers ages 17 to 21.
Those who meet certain low-income guidelines are eligible to receive the following assistance: General Educational Development certificate preparation, career assessment, resume preparation, interviewing techniques, job search assistance and life skills workshops.
Call 1-734-362-7031 or 1-734-362-7032 for more information.
The center is in the Downriver Community Conference building, 15100 North Line Road.
File of Life
Senior citizens and residents with medical conditions can sign up for the File of Life program at the senior center, 14700 Reaume Parkway, or at the city clerk?s office in City Hall, 14400 Dix-Toledo.
The file is a small medical history card that can be attached to a refrigerator to provide easy access in an emergency.
Call 1-734-258-3066 or 1-734-258-3015 for more information.
Taylor
Senior stuff
The annual Senior Celebration Cookout is Aug. 31 at the William D. Ford Senior Center, 6750 Troy. A morning session begins at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon session gets under way at 1 p.m. The $5 admission, open only to Taylor seniors, includes lunch, dancing, bingo and ping pong and ladder ball tournaments.
The Senior Prom starts at 1 p.m. Sept. 28. Admission to the dance, which will be catered by Halina?s, is $12 per person and must be reserved by Sept. 21. Call 1-313-291-7740 to save a spot.
Coffee chat
Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand will host Coffee with the Mayor at 9 a.m. Aug. 21 at the William D. Ford Senior Center, 6750 Troy.
Volunteers needed
The Taylor Veterans Museum is seeking volunteers to serve as greeters.
The museum in City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road, honors veterans from Taylor and beyond. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Volunteer shifts are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Call 1-734-374-2798 to volunteer.
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are needed to package and/or deliver meals to seniors throughout the city. Volunteers are needed between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays for one or two hours a day.
Call site manager Sheila Tochalauski at 1-734-287-9460 for more information.
Ordinance hotline
A 24-hour ordinance hotline is available for residents to report ordinance violations anonymously.
The hotline number is 1-734-374-0100. Callers can leave a complaint in a voicemail message.
Within 24 hours of the initial call, an ordinance officer will visit the location and assess the situation.
Stay informed
The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.
Regular council meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Typically, study sessions will be held at 6 p.m. on the Mondays before regular meetings.
Call 1-734-374-1474 for more information.
School business
The Board of Education holds its regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the district administration building, 23033 North Line Road.
The regular meeting is at 6 p.m. There are no study sessions.
The board also holds committee of the whole meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month.
Bowling for fun
Taylor seniors can head to Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, for bowling at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday.
It is not a sanctioned league, and all are welcome. The cost is $5.50 for three games, and includes a raffle.
Call 1-313-291-7740 for more information.
Senior game social
The Friends of the Ford Senior Center host a game social at 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Seniors have the opportunity to play board and card games or just socialize. The cost is $2 for a snack.
The William D. Ford Senior Activity Center is at 6750 Troy. Call 1-313-291-7740 for more information.
Playing hard
Those 50 and older who want to stay active and have fun can sign up for free wallyball or volleyball at the recreation center, 22805 Goddard Road.
Call 1-734-374-3901 for more information.
Tune in to city news
Residents who can?t make it to City Hall on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for City Council meetings can tune in to Comcast cable Channel 12 and WOW Channel 10.
The meetings will be aired at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Thursdays the weeks after the meetings.
All over 55 are welcome
Those 55 and older can join the William D. Ford Senior Activity Center for activities. There is no membership fee. Just come to the center, 6750 Troy, and bring your friends.
Call 1-313-291-7740 for more information on activities, events and times.
Source: http://thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/08/12/news/doc502114730ad6d475721537.txt
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