May 2008 |
Executive Committee Meeting |
May 13, 2008, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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| Location: | Detroit Area Agency on Aging
1333 Brewery Park Boulevard, Hildred Drew Dale Conference Center
Detroit, MI 48207-4544 |
| Contact: | Theresa Harrison, 313.446.4444, Ext. 5222
or harrisont@daaa1a.org
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Medicare Committee Meeting |
May 14, 2008, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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| Location: | Detroit Area Agency on Aging
1333 Brewery Park Boulevard, Ola Morris Conference Room
Detroit, MI 48207-4544 |
| Contact: | Nancy Sheppard, 313.446.4444, Ext. 5320
or sheppardn@daaa1a.org
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Grant Review Committee Meeting |
May 14, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| Location: | Detroit Area Agency on Aging
1333 Brewery Park Boulevard, Rose Aguilar Conference Room
Detroit, MI 48207-4544 |
| Contact: | Angelesia Thorington, 313.446.4444, Ext. 5215
or thoringtona@daaa1a.org
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Long Range Planning Committee |
May 14, 2008, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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| Location: | Detroit Area Agency on Aging
1333 Brewery Park Boulevard, Hildred Drew Dale Conference Center
Detroit, MI 48207-4544 |
| Contact: | Angelesia Thorington, 313.446.4444 ext. 5215
or thoringtona@daaa1a.org
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Tai Chi for Seniors |
May 14, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| With its slow, graceful movements, Tai Chi offers a nice mix of stress relief and exercise. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Belly Dancing |
May 16, 2008, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
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| SOC will have a belly dancer demonstrate this wonderful art form. Please come for lunch and enjoy.
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| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Holiday Meals on Wheels Bowling Fund-Raiser |
May 16, 2008, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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| $20.00 cost includes 3 games, shoes, prizes and snacks. Help feed area seniors, bowl, have fun, and win prizes! ALL net profits benefit Holiday Meals on Wheels. |
| Location: | Thunder Bowl Lanes
4200 Allen Road
Allen Park, MI 48101-4214 |
| Contact: | Irvin Bailey, (313) 446-4444 Ext. 5282
or baileyi@daaa1a.org
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Board of Directors Meeting |
May 19, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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| Location: | Detroit Area Agency on Aging
1333 Brewery Park Boulevard, Hildred Drew Dale Conference Center
Detroit, MI 48207-4544 |
| Contact: | Theresa Harrison, 313.446.4444, Ext. 5222
or harrisont@daaa1a.org
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Coffee Hour with State Senator Martha G. Scott |
May 19, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| One of Senator Scott's pleasures is meeting and talking with seniors. Join SOC for lunch, a discussion and up-to-date information on our community. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Pick-A-Posey Bingo |
May 20, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| Pick-A-Posey Bingo |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Is your back still hurting? |
May 21, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| Join us to learn the next steps for diagnosing and treating back pain. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Hello, Mother! Hello, Father! Hello, Summer Teas |
May 27, 2008, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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| On May 27, Pastor Spice of St. James Lutheran Church is our Tea Party sponsor, providing an afternoon of music. An assortment of luscious goodies made by Stella Carr, of Stella’s Church Door Catering, will also welcome you. Slow your pace as you experience two hours of leisure, listening to music while enjoying fellowship and unforgettable refreshments. Please RSVP.
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| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Choices for Independence II |
May 28, 2008, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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| Cost varies. Conference May 28 & 29 2008. You may attend one or both days of conference. Sponsored by Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan (AAAAM), the 21st annual AAAAM is Conference designed to meet the training needs of professionals working with older adults and people with disabilities. |
| Location: | Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
Michigan State University, 55 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48824-1022 |
| Contact: | AAAAM, (517) 886-1029
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Senior Health and Fitness Day |
May 28, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| “Fitness… A Lifetime Investment!” is the theme for National Health and Fitness Day. A day of information and demonstrations by fitness expert, Ernie Clark of “Power Sit”, for seniors. Join in the fun and have a healthy lunch with us. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Komen Detroit Race for the Cure |
May 31, 2008, 8:00 am
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| Support families in our community dealing with breast cancer in a 5K run, or a 5K or one-mile walk. Go to www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure for more information. |
| Location: | Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201 |
| Contact: | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 1-800-527-6266
or www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure
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June 2008 |
Women of Spirit and Power |
June 2, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| Throughout history women have been portrayed in a wide variety of roles from wife and lover to warrior and more. Explore these women and the roles they played in the cultures they represent with us at SOC. The Detroit Institute of Arts will present two lunches and learn programs this month. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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How to get a good night’s sleep |
June 4, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| This discussion will be very educational; questions will be taken and discussed.
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| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Hustle for Health |
June 6, 2008, 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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| Cost: $25.00 Hustle, Ballroom, Salsa. Cash bar, hors d'euvres |
| Location: | Charles H. Wright Mueum of African American History
315 East Warren
Detroit, MI |
| Contact: | Al Elvin, 313-779-9537
or wared@dchcquality.org
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Rivera’s Detroit: the Detroit Industry Murals |
June 9, 2008, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
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| Explore the DIA’s signature artwork and the stories behind it. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Healthy Bones – Nutrition and Bone Health |
June 11, 2008, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
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| Dr. Gill will discuss some basics of building and maintaining healthy bones throughout life. Join us for lunch while listening to this educational program. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Older Michiganians Day |
June 11, 2008, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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| Whether in person, by phone or by email, it is CRITICAL that your legislators hear from you on Older Michiganians Day 2008. Take a few minutes on June 11th to contact your legislators and ask them to support the Blueprint for Action platform. To be considered to be a delegate, contact DAAA. |
| Location: | State Capitol
100 Capitol
Lansing, MI 48913 |
| Contact: | Detroit Area Agency on Aging, (313) 446-4444
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Detroit Meal on Wheels Golf Outing |
June 16, 2008, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
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| Holiday Meals on Wheels Golf outing. Call Tony Mertic at 313-446-4444 Ext 5257 for sponsorship opportunities. |
| Location: | Fox Hills Golf Club
8768 North Territorial Road
Plymouth, MI |
| Contact: | Tony Mertic, 313-446-4444 ext. 5257
or mertica@daaa1a.org
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Walk Yourself Happy with Foot Solutions |
June 18, 2008, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
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| Join Joe Dyament, C. Ped from Foot Solutions and learn how implementing even a very modest walking program can help improve your health, mind and spirit. Joe also will discuss proper footwear and demonstrate “balanced walking,” and its positive effects on the body. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Comic Relief |
June 20, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| Special sketches and the use of humor lighten our mood and will help seniors enjoy the day. Join SOC seniors for lunch and a little laughter |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Four quick fix tips and a craft to go |
June 23, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| We will have a spring-into-Spring do it yourself take home craft. Bring along your favorite bath towel, at least 43 inches by 48 inches to make a pillow in ninety seconds. Four easy and quick fix tips for your home. Come join us for lunch and learn some great ideas for your home. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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Hello Mother Hello Father Tea |
June 24, 2008, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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| Home Instead Senior Care owners Brendan and Marian Battersby, and our tea hosts bring food and fun your way as they invite you to sing your way into summer. Join Sweet Sound Production, the sensational singing duo of Mary and Don Young, who will lead you in songs from the 1930s and 1940s. Dancing shoes are definitely in order. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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SOC Summer Picnic |
June 25, 2008, 11:00 am to pm
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| Cost: $12.00 John Needham is the entertainment. His delightful music will lift your spirits. The menu will include hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, drinks and dessert. We will have prizes and fun for everyone. Call us and reserve a spot. |
| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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A Storyteller's Hat: African Art from the Teaching Collection of Catherine C. Blackwell |
June 29, 2008, 00.00 am to 00.00 pm
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| Exhibit is showing now through 6/29/08. Catherine Blackwell, Detroit Public School teacher and administrator for more than 40 years, and storyteller, traveled to Africa 65 times. The child-friendly collection includes jewelry, textiles and furniture from her travels. |
| Location: | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Street
Detroit, MI 48201 |
| Contact: | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 313.494.5800
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Insurance for seniors |
June 30, 2008, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
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| There is a broad range of insurance products that offer quality and value-for–money. Let Norm act as a guide to assist you in determining insurance related decisions.
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| Location: | Services for Older Citizens (SOC)
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
| Contact: | Sharon, 313-882-9600
or soc_director@yahoo.com
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