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Sept. / Oct. 2021 )LIW\3OXV3RVW 40200 Utica Road - Sterling Heights (586) 446-2750 O! ce (586) 446-2766 Gym Mayor - Michael C. Taylor Mayor Pro Tem - Liz Sierawski Council: Deanna Koski, Michael V. Radtke Jr., Maria G. Schmidt, Henry Yanez and Barbara A. Ziarko City Manager - Mark D. Vanderpool The Senior Center will be Closed: As the seasons transition from Summer • 9/6 – Labor Day to Fall, so does 50+ programming. • 10/8 – after 1 p.m. for Traditionally we highlight something important Oktoberfest on the cover, but this edition contains too much • 10/9 – Oktoberfest for just one page! We suggest checking out at least • 10/11 – Columbus Day the seven items below that are "falling" into place. (until 5 p.m.) This edition is packed with programming and Cancellation Hotline: you won't want to "leaf" anything o your calendar! In the event of inclement weather, please call (586) 446-2693, to see New which programs have been Registration Dining canceled or delayed. Timeline Senior (Page 2) Style Returns Pinwheels (Page 13) for Peace Project Sweet 50+ Registration Info ...............2 (Page 6) Treats SMART Bus Info ..........................3 Halloween News You Can Use ..............4 – 7 Party Lifelong Learning ..........10 – 12 (Page 7) Day Trips Resources ..................................13 Return Fun and Games ...............14 –16 (Page 25) Week-at-a-Glance ...................17 Senior Center Move Your Body ............18 – 20 50+ Gym Schedule ..........................21 Month Art & Leisure ....................22 – 24 Aging Well Holiday Travel .................................25 – 27 Photo Contest Party Registration Form ...................30 (Page 32) (Page 7) Contact Information ..............31 Back Page News ......................32 IMPORTANT Registration Changes as of 8/23/21 Online In order to ease congestion, and reduce in-person wait time, we have made some changes to 50+ programming Visit myshpr.net and sign in or create an account to register online (credit card registration. Please use the guidelines below: payments only). = indicates programs that are not • Registration for 50+ programs can be done online, available for online registration. by mail, fax, email or in person at the Senior Center or the Community Center. • Resident only registration begins on the date and Mail time listed. Non-resident registration begins Fill out the registration form and mail it along the following day at the same time. with payment to: • Any 50+ programs listed with a reference number City of Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation in the City Magazine (typically exercise classes, 40555 Utica Rd. PO Box 8009 Grand Connections, etc.) will open on the date and Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009. time listed in the magazine. • Programs in the Fifty Plus Post publication, with Fax a reference number and a specific registration date Fill out the registration form and fax it to: listed (typically travel programs, parties, etc.) (586) 276-4066. will open at 2:15 p.m. both in person and online on the date listed. Numbers will be given out starting Email at 2 p.m. for in-person registrations. Fill out the registration form, scan it and email • Programs advertised only in the Fifty Plus Post, with to: [email protected] a reference number but not a specific date listed for their registration, open at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday In Person of the month for the publication cycle. For this edition it will be 9/1/21. Fill out a registration form (on page 30, online or at the Senior Center) and bring it along To avoid program cancellations, please register early. with payment to the Center. Although we have made the changes above to help reduce wait time for in-person registration, we encourage Payment Information: the use of one of our other registration methods to avoid long wait times as well. We are currently accepting cash, credit cards and No matter what form of registration used, please make checks. sure to put down a correct email address since receipts and correspondences will be sent via email. If you do not have email, please note that on your registration form. Checks should be made payable to: "Treasurer, City of Sterling Heights" We are not able to take registrations Note: There is a $30 fee for checks over the phone. returned with non-su! cient funds. 2 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 MEMBERSHIP 55, can't drive, IS IT RIGHT FOR ME? need a ride? The Sterling Heights Senior Center annual membership covers the cost of all drop-in fees for one full year, $16 resident / $32 non-resident. Think Members can visit the Senior Center during the day, evening or weekend and not pay any drop-in fee. Programming fees are not covered by the membership. Members must still register Curb-to-Curb transportation service is offered for programs even if the information mentions Monday - Friday until 3:30 p.m. and after 4 p.m. the cost for programming is free for members. for Parks and Recreation programming and City Membership to the Senior Center can be Council Meetings. Rides are available for residents purchased at any time and is valid for one who are 55+ and those with disabilities. To qualify year from date of purchase. for our services, you must not be able to drive. Due to a federal mandate, all riders are required to wear Membership Saves You Time: a mask while on the bus. Spots are first come, first serve and limited. No same-day service is available. During peak times there will be a membership If you would like more information about our check-in desk in the atrium that will help members curb-to-curb transportation service, please contact get to their program faster than waiting to be the number below. serviced at the main desk. Also, membership saves time since it is not necessary for any members To make an appointment call to fill out registration forms on days they are (586) 446-2757 participating in drop-in only activities. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 – 4 p.m. Daily Drop-In Fees Any non-member visitor will be required to pay a drop-in fee when entering the building and fill out a registration form for whatever programs they wish to do each day, including just coming to visit and get together with other patrons. Current Daily Drop-in Fees (Without Annual Membership) Senior Center, Gym & Walking Track: Stay Connected: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: www.myshpr.net 50 cents Resident / $1 Non-resident Online: After 5 p.m. and Saturdays: Facebook: facebook.com/shparksandrec $2 Resident / $3 Non-resident Twitter: @sterlingheights Cardio Room: Free Resident (with valid ID) / $3 Non-resident Instagram: myshpr 3 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Et^zKhEh^ 6XPPHU6DFN/XQFK 6HUHQDGH2XWGRRU &RQFHUW Wednesday, September 1 Wednesdays, So-long to Summer with Kelsey Rose September 15 & October 13 Enjoy an outdoor version of our popular Sack Lunch Serenade, 9 – 11 a.m. utilizing the Farmers Market Pavilion in Dodge Park. Make sure to bring a lawn chair to sit on, something to eat, and sit back Don't get stuck at home with the Flu, get your shot and listen to an hour of entertainment. The concert will have a at one of the Center's clinics this Fall! In order to theme and participants are encouraged to embrace the theme expedite the process on clinic days, please register and have a little fun! September will be our So-long to Summer in advance! All individuals wanting to get a " u shot concert and we are encouraging all things summer: Hawaiian will need their insurance card(s) the day of the clinic. shirt, sun hat, sunglasses, etc. Space will be limited, so make sure to register early! Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies to non-members Cost: $2 Resident / $3 Non-resident Time: 11:30 a.m. (gates open at 11:15 a.m.) Sept. Ref. #: 6002.453 Location: Farmers Market Pavilion Geek Time Tuesdays, Don't forget to bring a chair! September 7 & October 12 Appointments begin at 2:15 p.m. Stop by the Center for one-on-one help with all of your technology questions! We can solve your latest dilemma or teach you something new...it's up to you! Each session is limited to 15 minutes. Contact the Center to schedule your appointment. Instructor: Jake Huber, Sterling Heights Public Library Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Location: Senior Center Thursdays through September 30 3 - 8 p.m. 4 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 It's not too late to join in the fun! The Monday, October 18 2021 - 2022 Senior Center Bowling League and Tuesday, October 19 season begins on September 13. We still have openings for both regular bowlers, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. new teams and substitute bowlers. Join This 8-hour (2 days for 4 hours each day) Driver Safety Program is a fellow bowlers for a season of FUN! The classroom refresher course geared to help mature drivers improve 28-week league meets at 9:30 a.m. on their skills and help prevent tra" c accidents. Participants who Monday mornings at 5 Star Lanes. The cost complete the course will receive a certi# cate which may be used for to register is $16 Resident / $24 Non-resident insurance reduction o% ered by some insurers. This class does not with only $8 per week collected on site. teach you how to drive. You must register and pay in advance. Only The cost includes 3 games, mystery games, cash or checks made payable to: AARP. Don't delay, class size is holiday luncheon and end-of-season awards! limited.