2013 Spring Senior Newsletter
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Spring 2013 Enriching lives with learning opportunities ≈ Providing services that support well-being and independence ≈ Building Community INDEX (SS = supplement) COMMUNITY FORUM Adult Day Service…..SS4 Art Classes……..…….…9 Tuesday, March 19 Aquatics Classes........3-4 Billiards ……………...….10 10 – 11:30 AM Blood Pressure..........SS2 Book Groups................10 Residents of Oakland County are invited to a Coffee & Classics BTS S Eligibility.…….…..2 community forum sponsored by Area Agency Enjoy coffee and pastries while listening to Cancellations …………2, 3 on Aging 1-B. Join the discussion and have members of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Cardio Classes……..….. 4 a voice in how older adult programs and Cards/Games...........10-11 Symphony Orchestra. Mingle with the Caregiver ……………..SS1 services are provided in Oakland County. musicians during intermission and stay for a Clubs ……..……..............9 Help shape the future of Aging Services. question and answer session at the end of the Community Forum …….1 Computers....................10 Who should attend? Older adults, care- concert. Registration required. CPR/AED Train …………1 givers and aging services providers. $12 residents/ $22 non-residents Day Trips…..….....…13-15 Driver Safety ….…12,SS1 Transportation assistance available through Donations……..…......….2 myride2. Contact at (855) 697-4332 or February 13 Sponsored by: Enrichment……...….10-13 online at www.myride2.com. 10:30 AM Evening Fit Classes …...7 (EDU53-A1301) Evening Enrich ……….12 CPR/AED TRAINING Sweet songs Fitness ..........................3-7 Friendship Club……. SS4 Monday, March 18 6 – 9 PM by a String Quintet. Grocery Shop.............SS2 Home Loan/Repair….SS1 Training provided by BT Fire Department. May 8 Sponsored by: Lapidary........................10 Limited class size. Preregistration and BT 10:30 AM Loan Closet …………SS2 Residency required. See page 12 for details. (EDU53-B1302) Meals on Wheels …...SS3 Mind & Body ………….6-7 Patriotic songs Movies…………………..11 by a Percussion Duo. Music …………………1,11 TAX ASSISTANCE Personal Fitness ………5 Mondays & Tuesdays Reassurance………...SS2 February 11 & 12, 25 & 26 Resident Orientation....11 March 11 & 12 April 8 & 9 Saturday Fit Classes ….7 Seated Exercise……….. 5 AARP trained volunteers will provide free March 4 - 8 Strength Training ……5-6 tax counseling and help preparing and filing Residents enjoy up to 6 Transportation…....…SS2 your Federal and State returns for tax Tax Aide ……..…....1, SS1 complimentary demos! payers with middle/low income. For an Unique Topics ………...12 See back page for complete schedule. Volunteering...................8 appointment, call 723-3500. Wellness Week……12-16 New Year, New Hours, New Opportunities Bloomfield Township Senior Services 4315 Andover Road Join us for Wellness Week, March 4-8 which includes new (South off Long Lake or West off Telegraph) opportunities such as Barre Balance, PiYo, Walk with Ease, Cardio Party and Men’s Open Pool. Our holistic Phone: (248) 723-3500 Fax: (248) 723-3519 approach to this event includes presentations for nutrition, Christine Tvaroha, Director Senior Center*: Monday - Thursday 7 AM – 9 PM small group personal training, brain Neurobics and fitness Friday 7 AM – 7 PM assessments. Consider one or more of the 30 free fitness Saturdays 8 AM – 3 PM demonstrations in which you may meet the instructors and test how the class might fit into your wellness Adult Day Service/Friendship Club: Monday - Friday 9 AM – 4 PM activities this year. www.bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors We are actively pursuing new, high quality instructors and BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD classes to enhance the variety of successful classes running Bloomfield Township Main Phone: 248-433-7700 now. Do you have a favorite fitness professional who Leo C. Savoie, Supervisor would like to be considered for the BTSS team? We have Janet Roncelli, Clerk Dan Devine, Treasurer high expectations for experience and certifications and David Buckley, Trustee Neal J. Barnett, Trustee Corinne Khederian, Trustee Brian E. Kepes, Trustee offer compensation that matches. BTSS ADVISORY COUNCIL With our new hours we have capacity for more evening Steve Eskoff, Chairman enrichment programs as well. If you provide suggestions Al & Donna Artzberger Shirley Colten for classes, programs or instructors we will be glad to John & Janice Bellefleur John Conti Gladys Cifelli Maxine Davison pursue the details. Please send them along. Don Foehr Marie Gemmel Victor & Suzanne Goldstein Tony Klemer Christine Tvaroha Elizabeth Mahoney Tom & Ginnie Richard [email protected] (248) 723-3500 BTSS will be closed on: Saturday, May 25 URGENT: Certified Lifeguards are needed for evening Monday, May 27 hours. Please see the job description and employment Eligibility: Adults 50 years and older* application available: http://www.bloomfieldtwp.org/Government/Employment *BT Residents – all programs open for participation; completion of profile required Opportunities.htm * Non- Residents – many programs open for participation for additional fee, completion of profile required. Thank you… Sponsors for BTSS events are not necessarily endorsed by BTSS or Bloomfield Township. Lourdes Senior Community Dec. 12 BBSO Coffee & Classics sponsor Registration/Cancellation/Refund Policies - Priority registration begins for confirmed BT residents with Subscribe to our newsletter mailing; nonresidents may register on 11/21. - Non- residents pay additional $10 per session or trip, E-Newsletter unless otherwise noted. Visit the Township website at - Checks returned for insufficient funds will incur $30 fee. www.bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors - Full payment required with registration. and click on the - Prorating of class fees subject to instructor approval. - BTSS Emergency Card must be presented at trip check-in Mailing List tab at the top of the page. - Trips depart promptly at posted time; return times are approximate. Thank You for Your Donations*… Sally Taylor, Barbara - Participants provide own transportation to/from center. Driver, Ruth Wolf, Agnes Evlow, Letha Kuesel, Judy Pazol - If you use a wheelchair or need a special accommodation for a trip, please indicate at time of registration. You must * CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND GIFTS An individual may deduct under Internal Revenue Code Sec. 170 (subject to have a registered companion. maximum deduction of 50% of a taxpayer’s contribution base) any charitable - Classes: no refund within 2 business days of start. contribution which is made within the taxable year, to a State, federal or local No refund once class has begun. $5 cancellation fee. government units, or any political subdivision thereof, only if the contribution of gift - Trips: no refund with less than 3 business days’ notice. is made exclusively for public purpose. 2 Cancellation fee $5 + costs incurred (i.e. prepaid tickets). Aquatics: Warm Water Fitness * Non‐ residents pay additional $10 fee per session. Showers required prior to pool use. Bring lo ck & towel. Water shoes encouraged. Knowing and understanding there are certain risks involved in your voluntary decision to participate in these activities, we recommend that you consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. Warming up and cooling down are a vital part of a safe and effective exercise class. Please arrive on time to participate in the warm‐up for each class and remain through completion of the cool down stretch. Aqua Core & More Circuit K. Haw H20 Interval L. Harbour Burn calories, tone your body and strengthen your cardio- For active exercisers, intervals of high intensity exercises vascular system while having fun with barbells, noodles, followed by toning with resistance equipment & stretching. kickboards, and more!! Finish with a relaxing stretch. Bring Tuesday 10:30 - 11:30 AM water bottle & towel. Aqua shoes recommended. Mar 12 – Apr 16 (FIT83-A1305) 6 classes/$36* Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 PM Apr 23 – May 28 (FIT83-B1301) 6 classes/$36* Mar 12 – Apr 16 (FIT89-A1303) 6 classes/$30* Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00 AM Apr 23 – May 28 (FIT89-B1301) 6 classes/$30* Mar 13 – Apr 17 (FIT83-A1307) 6 classes/$36* Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 PM Apr 24 – May 29 (FIT83-B1303) 6 classes/$36* Mar 14 – Apr 18 (FIT89-A1304) 6 classes/$30* Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 AM Apr 25 – May 30 (FIT89-B1302) 6 classes/$30* Mar 14 – Apr 18 (FIT83-A1306) 6 classes/$36* Apr 25 – May 30 (FIT83-B1302) 6 classes/$36* Aqua Fit L. Harbour Friday 8:00 – 9:00 AM Cardio & strength workout that will increase your Mar 15 – Apr 19 (FIT83-A1308) 6 classes/$36* cardiovascular endurance, strengthen & stretch all the Apr 26 – May 31 (FIT83-B1304) 6 classes/$36* major muscle groups, and reduce stress! Noodles, buoys, bands & more used in this fun class that is gentle on joints! Fluid Moves K. Housey Wednesday 9:30 -10:30 AM Full body workout with basic aerobic routine, unique Mar 13 – Apr 17 (FIT96-A1303) 6 classes/$36* stretches using noodles, buoys, balls and kickboards. Apr 24 – May 29 (FIT96-B1301) 6 classes/$36* Concludes with floating relaxation. Bring a water bottle. Friday 9:30 -10:30 AM Water shoes recommended. Mar 15 – Apr 19 (FIT96-A1304) 6 classes/$36* Monday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Apr 26 – May 31 (FIT96-B1302) 6 classes/$36* Mar 11 – Apr 15 (FIT86-A1304) 6 classes/$48* Apr 22 – May 20 (FIT86-B1301) 5 classes/$40* Aqua Power Aerobics A. Chi Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fun, fast paced water aerobics using a variety of Mar 13 – Apr 17 (FIT86-A1305) 6 classes/$48* equipment that will challenge and motivate you. Apr 24 – May 29 (FIT86-B1302) no class 5/25 6 classes/$48* Tues/Thurs 6:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 AM Mar 12 – Apr 4 (FIT27-A1303) 8 Classes/$64* Mar 16 – Apr 20 (FIT86-A1306) 6 classes/$48* Apr 9 – May 2 (FIT27-B1301) 8 Classes/$64* Apr 27 – May 18 (FIT86-B1303) 4 classes/$32* May 7 – May 30 (FIT27-B1302) 8 Classes/$64* Ultimate H2O M. Barclay H20 Boot Camp A. Chi Get ready to shake it up with this creative class that will be High energy workout to strengthen & increase endurance.