Pittsfield Township
Senior Center Newsletter
March 2024
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Focus: HOPE
Focus: HOPE now offering FREE monthly food distribution on the second Thursday of every month,11-11:30am, in the Senior Center parking lot. This program is for seniors 60+. For additional information, Focus: HOPE can be reached at 313-494-4600.
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Free Tax Prep Services
The Housing Bureau for Seniors in partnership with AARP Foundation and United Way Vita, are offering FREE tax return preparation. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays through April 12th. Call 734-998-9341 to schedule your appointment.
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Dementia Friendly Movie - at Emagine Theater in Saline
Tickets for Dementia Friendly Screening events are just $5.00 each. Free snacks. To reserve your tickets email dementiafriendlysaline@gmail.com. Movies are shown on the second Wednesdays of the month.
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Washtenaw Support Network for Caregivers
Washtenaw Support Network for Caregivers is a new program to support informal/family caregivers of older adults (age 60+; the caregiver can be an adult of any age). They offer a variety of services, all at no cost to the caregivers.
Program offerings can be found here http://michmed.org/washtenawcaregivers
Questions can be directed to washtenawcaregivers@umich.edu or 734-998-9352
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Medicare enrollment periods that allow for some changes in coverage continue from January 1 through March 31.
There are two overlapping enrollment periods. The first is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. If you have an Advantage Plan and wish to change to another Advantage Plan or to switch back to Original Medicare (plus D probably plus Medigap), you can do it in this period. The second is the General Enrollment Period. If you failed to enroll in Part A or B during other enrollment periods, you can do so (often with a penalty). For many others, Medicare initial enrollment and special enrollment periods are ongoing.
The Michigan Medicare Assistance Program offers assistance as a free public service throughout the year. If you would like assistance, Stacie Jackson, Recreation Specialist, 734-822-2117, will put you in touch with a certified MMAP counselor.
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Free Programs - Registration Required
Click the program name for a link to more detail and online registration.
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Thursday, Feb 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm -
Snacks & Refreshments Provided
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Thursday, Mar 28, 11am - 12:00pm - Snack & Learn - Navigating Tomorrow: Fearless
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Thursday, March 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help.
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Thursday, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aging is a process we all experience; however, there are common myths and misconceptions about aging and brain health that many people believe to be true. Did you know that memory loss is not a normal part of healthy aging?
The current workshop aims to distinguish between normal aging processes and more complicated aging processes, which are impacted by medical conditions, lifestyle factors, behavioral concerns, and more.
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Wednesday, Mar 13, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Join us for a special afternoon of bingo. Dress in your best St. Pat's outfit. You may win a prize! Sponsored by Visitng Angels!
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Spotlight - Paid Classes
Click the class name for a link to more detail and online registration.
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Conversational Spanish - Continuing - $63NR/$57R
Fridays, Mar 1 - Apr 5, 11:15am - 12:15pm
In this Spanish class we will focus on learning vocabulary and simple daily phrases in the present tense. Emphasis on conversational Spanish. All students are responsible for bringing their own supplies and text. Textbook - "Ven Conmigo" Holt Spanish 1.
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Conversational Spanish - Beginning - $63NR/$57R
Fridays, Mar 1 - Apr 5, 10:00 - 11:00am
This Spanish class is a continuation of the class that began in September or if you have previous experience. We will continue to focus on learning vocabulary and simple daily phrases in the present tense. Emphasis on conversational Spanish. All students are responsible for bringing their own supplies and text. Textbook - "Ven Conmigo" Holt Spanish 1.
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Fridays, Mar 1 - Apr 26, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Would you like to move across the dance floor with ease and grace? Do you need to spruce up your dance moves for an approaching wedding? Ballroom dancing is fun to learn and great exercise for the body and the mind.
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Wednesday, Feb 21 & 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Start with a blank plank canvas and your imagination. Paint your own landscape and finish with natural sticks & painted rocks to create your own 3D landscape art. Materials included. This class is two days.
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Wednesday, April 3, 10:00 - 11:30m
Learn to Paint Rocks – Have you found those cute painted rocks around town? Want to learn how to paint these? Discover fun and easy ways to paint rocks. The fee includes all the specialized paints, tools, ideas and instruction. Two rock maximum per participant.
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Spotlight - Adult / Senior Enrichment
Click the class name for a link to more detail and online registration.
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Book Club
Wednesday, Mar 6, 10:30 - 11:30am
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Bring a dish to share.
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First Mondays, Mar 4, 11:45am - 12:45pm
This time is for our seniors who are living solo and would like to meet up for a social hour. Talk about your interests, hobbies, etc. and get to know others who are also living solo. This is not intended to be a support group or for married individuals.
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Flower Arrangers - $10/class
Thursdays, Mar 7 - Mar 28, 9:30 - 11:00am
$20 for first session, $10 for each additional session. Class requires commitment and communication with lead regarding attendance for flower orders. All new participants must sign up by Tuesday for the Thursday session.
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Click the class name link for more detail and registration.
Classes with no dates listed are ongoing.
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Enrichment - Arts
Click the class name link for more detail and registration.
Classes with no dates listed are ongoing.
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Enrichment
Click the class name link for more detail and registration.
Classes with no dates listed are ongoing.
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Click the class name link for more detail and registration.
Classes with no dates listed are ongoing.
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All classes (including WCC) are held in the Senior Center Fitness Room. Classes with no dates listed are ongoing.
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Pittsfield Senior Center
Jan - Mar at a Glance...
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | | Fitness Room | Fitness Room | Fitness Room | Fitness Room | Fitness Room | | Rise & Shine
9:00am | Indoor Walking Workouts
8:00am | WCC - Beginning Tai Chi
10:00am
1/10 - 3/20 | Line Dance
Beginner
9:00am | Rise & Shine
9:00am | | WCC - Continuing
Tai Chi
1:30pm
1/8 - 3/25 | Line Dance
Beginner
9:00am | Line Dance
Improver & Advanced
12:00pm | Line Dance
Improver
10:30am | Ballroom Dance
12:30pm
3/1 - 4/26 | | WCC - Beginning Tai Chi
2:45pm
1/8 - 3/25 | Line Dance
Improver
10:30am | Gentle Yoga 2:30pm
1/24 - 3/13 | Intro to Archery
1:00pm
TBD | Line Dance
Fun/Multilevel
2:00pm | | Tai Chi - Beginner
5:30pm
1/8 - 3/25 | WCC - Feldenkrais
1:00pm
3/5 - 3/26 |
| Intro to Archery
5:30pm
TBD | Line Dance - Friday Nights!
4:00pm
Fourth Fridays | | Community Area | Community Area | Community Area | Community Area | Community Area | | Creative Writers
10:00am | Mahjong
10:00am | Watercolor & Painting
10:00am | Computer Help with Jack Spence
9am, 10am, 11am
45 min session | Crafting Crew
10:00am
Center Library | | Mahjong Mondays
1:00pm |
| Book Club
3/6, 4/3
10:30am | Flower Arrangers
9:30am
Resumes Mar 7 | Conversational
Spanish - Cont.
10:00am
3/1 - 4/5 | | Bridge
12:30pm | Euchre
1:00pm | Bingo
1:00pm | Wellness Workshops
11am or 11:30am | Conversational
Spanish - Beg.
11:15am
3/1 - 4/5 | | Living Solo Social Hour
2/5, 3/4
Center Library
12:30pm |
| Investment Workshops
2/21, 3/20
3:30pm | WCC - Drawing & Painting our Favorite Things
1/18 - 3/21
1:00 - 3:00pm | Bridge
12:30pm | |
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| Men's Group
2:00pm | PSI Freebie Fridays -
11am First Fridays
PSI Potluck
12pm Last Fridays | | |
Pittsfield Senior Center Day Trips | |
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Tentative Day Trips for 2024*
*subject to change
May - Holland Tulip Festival
June - Dow Gardens
June - Toledo Mud Hens
July - Riverboat
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Butterflies & Blooms at
Frederik Meijer Gardens
April 12, 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
$100NR/$95R
It is time for a dose of spring! We’ll travel on a luxury charter bus to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. You’ll have four hours to walk amidst the 7,000 tropical butterflies of 60 different species in the Conservatory, while you take in the fragrant hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils that flank the caterpillar room.
You can also wander the acres of outdoor gardens and sculptures for the afternoon.
Lunch will be at your own cost, whenever you desire, in the James & Shirley Belk Café, with a globally inspired menu of sandwiches, salads, and bites, sourced from local ingredients.
The trip is in cooperation with Saline Senior Center and will be a stop on our route. It is about a 2 hour bus ride but we will watch a movie or two while we travel. Min 25/Max 50.
Registration Deadline: Mar 15
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Pittsfield Senior Center vs PSI Travel Group Membership
Understanding the difference...
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Pittsfield Township Senior Center Membership
Pittsfield Senior Center is within the Parks & Recreation Dept of Pittsfield
Township and is primarily funded by Pittsfield Township taxpayer dollars.
The Senior Center offers:
- Dance classes
- Fitness classes
- Enrichment classes/activities
- Day Trips
- Special Events
- Workshops
- Coffee
- Wifi
- Games
Senior Center Annual Membership:
- $5/R (for residents) or
- $10/NR (for non-residents)
Payments for Pittsfield Township activities, classes or day trips can be made with cash, check or credit card.
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PSI Travel Group Membership
Pittsfield Seniors Inc (PSI) Travel Group is a non-profit organization that was created to facilitate extended travel trips. They also host other events like Freebie Fridays, holiday party, casino trips and potlucks. Pittsfield Township provides the space for these activities to occur.
PSI Travel Group Membership is $5/year (regardless of residency).
This is a separate membership in
addition to the Pittsfield Senior Center Membership. If you plan to participate in PSI activities or extended trips, please sign up for this membership in addition to your Senior Center membership.
All payments to PSI must be made by check, payable to PSI.
Questions regarding PSI policies or trips can be directed to the contact
information on the flyer for the trip.
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PSI Travel Group News
A volunteer-based membership that provides casino trips, extended trips and social gatherings.
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Volunteer Secretary Needed
PSI is in need of a new volunteer Secretary. Interested parties can contact Linda Vella, PSI President. Contact the center for details.
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PSI FREEBIE FRIDAYS are back in 2024!
Come join PSI Travel Group for Freebie Fridays! Bring your gently used items and leave with
items new to you, here at the center! Hot dogs will be provided, a $2 donation would be appreciated.
Also, bring your favorite dish to pass (for 8+) to have with your hot dog.
Sponsored by the PSI Travel Group.
2024 Freebie Fridays are the first Friday of the month beginning in February from 11am - 1pm.
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The PSI Travel Group potlucks unless otherwise noted are:
Last Fridays at noon - 2/23, 3/29, 4/26, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/30, 9/27, 10/25
$2 suggested donation
No entree provided
Bring a dish to pass for 8+ people
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PSI Travel Group Extended Trips
For Collette Trips, follow the link for more information.
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Beautiful Maine - June 23 - 29, 2024
$1,090pp Double, $1,405 Single, $1,049pp Triple
Deposit $75 - Last day to register April 10.
7 Days - 10 Meals | Final payment due April 18, 2024
Motorcoach transportation. Insurance not included.
This tour includes:
6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in Maine,
Guided Tour of Portland, Maine's largest city-by-the-sea, Guided Tour of quaint Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners, Tour of historic Victoria Mansion,
Guided Tour of Pineland Farms, a picturesque working farm, Visit to Boothbay Railway Village, including a vintage train ride & Visit to the Seashore Trolley Museum and countryside trolley ride.
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Washington DC - A Capital Christmas
December 12-16, 2024
$1,899pp Double, $2,769 Single, $1,699pp Triple
Deposit $150 per person - Last day to register Sept 30.
3 Nights Downtown Washington DC, 1 Night Cambridge, OH
4 Breakfasts - 3 Dinners | Final payment due October 12, 2024
Motorcoach transportation. Insurance not included. Cancellation protection $150 per person due with deposit.
This tour includes: 3 nights in downtown Washington DC and 1 night Cambridge, OH
Tour of Dickens Victorian Village, 1881 Courthouse Light Show, Dinner with Queen Victoria, Monuments & Memorial Night Tour, Tour of Washington DC, Washington National Cathedral, "A Christmas Carol" @ Ford's Theatre, Christmas @ Mount Vernon, NSO Pops Holiday Concert @ Kennedy Center.
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To register for PSI Motorcoach trips, mail or bring your check to the center. Extended trips are payable by check only to PSI. Each trip has a deadline date when the balance is due, last day to register and last date to cancel for a refund, unless your spot can be filled. Must have your 2024 PSI Membership card.
***PSI Travel Group (Pittsfield Seniors Inc.) A volunteer based membership group, not run by
Pittsfield Township, that provides casino trips, extended trips and social gatherings.
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