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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

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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. Registration is only available at the Center. Interested bowlers and subs should call the Senior Center at (586) 446-2750 and leave Cost: $15 AARP Member / $20 Non-AARP Member their name, phone number and bowling due at registration. Daily drop-in fee applies average (if they have one). Teams of four for non-members may not have more than 3 men or 3 women per team. Location: Senior Center Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group *Tuesdays, September 28 & October 12 Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. September 28 Connect monthly with others who 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. su% er from Peripheral Neuropathy. Please join us at the Center to help make Dr. Steven Cain with Total Health sure that blood is there when needed at Systems will be sharing more a moment's notice! Every blood donation about what causes it and ways to saves 3 lives. To schedule an appointment, # nd relief. Join us in September for please call 1-800-733-2767 or log on to an introductory meeting! RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: sterlingheightscity, to save lives! Cost: Evening drop-in fee applies for non-members Location: Senior Center Location: Senior Center *use gym entrance for evening programs

5 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Et^zKhEh^ 2021 Pinwheels for Peace Tuesdays, October 26, Wednesday, September 15 November 16 & December 7 10:30 a.m. To schedule an appointment, call: (800) 803-7174 and request an appointment at the Sterling Since 2005, many people Heights Senior Center. have decorated their Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members lawns with pinwheels to draw attention to Feeling overwhelmed about Medicare open the International Day of enrollment? Wondering if you have what is "right" Peace. The "Pinwheels for for you? Then join us at one of our Medicare Peace" project was started Open Enrollment events. Have your Prescription by two teachers in Florida Part D reviewed by a certi! ed counselor from with the tag line, "imagine the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. They can also whirled peace". This year, the Sterling Heights Parks review supplemental Medicare Insurance policies and Recreation Department is asking patrons to help us to determine if you are in the "right" policy. celebrate by decorating a pinwheel we will use to decorate Appointments must be made in advance and will the outside of our own facilities. Join us on September 15 last approximately an hour. between 10:30 a.m. - noon to decorate a pinwheel with friends. Can't make it on the 15th? Pick up a template at the Senior Center Main desk, decorate the front and back Dr. Mallamo is Back!!! and return it prior to Friday, September 17. Senior Center sta will then assemble the pinwheels to be displayed on Foot and Nail Care International Day of Peace, September 21. Thursdays, Are you sick September 9 & 23 October 14 & 28 or feeling Podiatrist, Dr. Paul Mallamo, provides foot and ankle care under the at the Center. He can help with bunions, heel pain, nail problems, diabetes or weather? other conditions. These services are covered by As a good rule of thumb, ask yourself: Am I most insurances and Medicare. Please note: This is experiencing any of the following symptoms? not a free screening. You must bring your insurance Fever, cough, di! culty breathing / shortness of breath, & Medicare cards with you. Start your Fall off on the muscle pain, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, chills? right foot and book your appointment today! Call the Center to schedule a 20-minute If you are showing any of these symptoms, it is necessary appointment with Dr. Mallamo. Appointment to stay home, seek a COVID-19 test and refrain from times begin at 9 a.m.; Dr. Mallamo also provides visiting the Center or any other public places. A negative service to homebound residents. COVID test may be required to return to activities. Also remember to wash hands frequently to help decrease Cost: Medicare & Co-insurance accepted. the spread of germs and risk of becoming ill. Thanks for (Daily drop-in fee applies to non-members) assisting us in keeping fellow patrons and sta healthy. Location: Senior Center 6 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Opens 2:15 p.m. on 9/07 Opens 2:15 p.m. on 10/05 Sweet Treats Party! Friday, October 29 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Doors open for the party at 11:15 a.m.) Thursday, December 9 We will be throwing one sweet party to help celebrate 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Halloween. It will include entertainment, lunch and (Doors open for the party at 9:30 a.m.) some additional treats! Wearing a costume is not necessary but if you choose to, all are welcome be Celebrate the joys of the season with your friends from you a ghost or a fairy! John the D.J. from High Fidelity the Sterling Heights Senior Center. Je" rey Cavataio Sounds will be spinning the tunes, so don’t forget will be singing and sharing his favorite songs with us. your dancing shoes. For lunch, we will have more than There will be chances to win some gift baskets and ghoulish goulash (garden salad, herb buttercrumb other prizes. Vintage House will be preparing garden chicken, whipped redskin mashed potatoes, California salad, country glazed ham, Au gratin potatoes, Green medley vegetables, fresh fruit and dessert). Catering Bean Amandine,fresh fruit and dessert for lunch. When provided by Vintage House. Don't be a sour puss, sign registering, participants will be asked to pick a table up early, you won’t want to miss out on this sweet to sit at. Each table accommodates up to 8 people. time! Last day to register is October 12. Make sure to register with your friends so you can sit together. No seats will be held. Seats will be " rst come, Cost: $15 Resident / $17 Non-resident " rst served. Last day to register is November 22. Ref. #: 6003.500 Cost: $18 Resident / $20 Non-resident Location: Community Center Ref. #: 6003.501 Location: Community Center

Meals for the "Sweet Treats Halloween Party" and "Holiday Party" are provided thanks to a partnership with the Macomb County Senior Nutrition Program.

All programming in this publication is subject to change. Please stay up-to-date by visiting the Parks and Recreation website, myshpr.net or by checking out the "Arriving Soon" bulletin board at the Senior Center.

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1-D-2-5 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.lpicommunities.com 15-0753 >/&>KE'>ZE/E' Intro to Google Drive Tuesday, September 14 2:30 p.m. Learn to save ! les online and access them anywhere from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can use Google Drive on Mondays, September 27 your computer or mobile device to securely upload ! les and edit them online. Instructor: Jake Huber, Sterling Heights Public Library - November 29* Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members 10 a.m. – noon Ref.#: 6003.210 Do you have concerns about falling? Location: Senior Center Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. This award- winning, eight-week program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set Medicare Open goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercise to Enrollment Q & A increase strength and balance. Participants will engage in activities including: Thursday, September 16 group discussion, brainstorming, problem 11 a.m. solving, skill building, assertiveness training and some simple exercises. Space is limited, Medicare Open Enrollment is coming! Medicare’s annual sign-up early! Brought to the Center by Henry Open Enrollment period is October 15 through December 7. Ford Macomb Hospital. What does this mean for you? Get your questions answered regarding annual Medicare choices and options with the Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program. for non-members Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members To register: Call (586) 263-2324 or Ref.#: 6003.211 email [email protected] Location: Senior Center Location: Senior Center *Not meeting 10/11 or 10/18

Mondays, September 13, 20 & 27 1 - 2:30 p.m. This three-week virtual workshop is designed to improve your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It combines health information with nutrition, meal planning, stress management and an exercise plan to help form healthy habits for life. Brought to the Center by Ascension. Register at: healthcare.ascension.org/events or call 248-849-5752 Location: Virtual (You must have access to a computer or smartphone and will receive a link after your registration is completed. A dial-in option will be available.) 10 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Health Talks Diabetes - Could You Be at Risk? Suzanne Povinelli, RN, BSN, CDCES Wednesday, September 15 Lorraine Cusumano, R.N., 11a.m. B.S.N. Explore the factors that put you at risk to develop Type 2 diabetes. Wednesdays, October 6 – 27 Discuss the lifestyle choices and steps you can take to decrease the development of diabetes by 58 - 71%! 10 – 11 a.m.

Eat Smart, Live Strong is a four-session Improving Mental Health: program designed to improve fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity Stress and Wellbeing among the able-bodied senior population. Debra Gainor The sessions are designed to motivate participants and build skills. Activities Wednesday, October 13 include self-assessment tools to assist 11a.m. participants in achieving eating and physical activity goals as well as learning simple Join us to learn about stress and how it impacts your health. Identify standing and seated exercises. stress factors and how to alleviate them for improved mental and emotional wellbeing. Session 1: Reach Your Goals, Step by Step Session 2: Challenges and Solutions Session 3: Colorful and Classic Favorites Healing Power of Nature Session 4: Eat Smart, Spend Less. Katherine Perry, Chaplain Wednesday, November 10 Brought to the Center by: 11a.m. Discover aspects of nature that stimulate the senses and provide peace and calm. For all Health Talk events, please register at: healthcare.ascension.org/events or call (248) 849-5752 Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Location: Virtual (You must have access to a computer or Ref.#: 6003.337 smartphone and will receive a link after your registration is Location: Senior Center completed. A dial-in option will be available.) Thank you to our Health Talk sponsor:

11 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 >/&>KE'>ZE/E' Crime Prevention Awareness: Safe on the Streets Monday, October 4 2 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Join retired Detroit Police o! cer, Paul Deathos, to learn tips on how to keep yourself, your home, car and valuables safe. October 27 Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Noon - 1 p.m. Ref. #: 6003.220 Small changes can make a big di# erence in Location: Senior Center your health and helping you to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes. Beaumont's virtual Diabetes Prevention Program is led by trained lifestyle coaches who will give you skills Intro to needed to make lasting, healthy lifestyle changes. Through this yearlong program, you will work as a team to focus on healthy eating, getting Microsoft Word started with physical activity, overcoming stress Tuesday, October 5 and staying motivated as you work toward your weight loss and physical activity goals. After the 2:30 p.m. initial 16 weekly sessions, you will meet monthly for added support to help maintain your progress. Learn word processing basics in this introduction to Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to write a letter and format it to You may be at risk for developing Type 2 change the font and spacing. The class will cover other essential diabetes if you have: tasks such as saving, printing, and emailing a document. A family history of Type Instructor: Jake Huber, Sterling Heights Public Library 2 diabetes, BMI of 25 or greater, given birth to a Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members child weighing over nine Ref. #: 6003.225 pounds, get little to no Location: Senior Center physical activity, been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or elevated blood sugar by your physician. To see if you qualify, come to an upcoming information Internet Safety session to learn more about the program and speak to a lifestyle coach or take a pre-diabetes Tuesday, November 9 risk test at: DoIHavePrediabetes.org. 2:30 p.m. If you are interested but would like more Learn best practices when sur" ng information, join a virtual informational the Web, sending emails, and meeting on Wednesday, October 13 at noon. making online purchases to (Registration required) protect your information. This class Cost: Free – Registration Required will also cover what to look for in To register: Call (800) 633-7377 or visit order to avoid online scams. Instructor: Jake Huber, Sterling Heights Public Library classes.beaumont.org Location: Zoom Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Ref. #: 6003.230 Location: Senior Center

12 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Z^KhZ^ Veterans Bene! t Outreach Fridays, September 17 Dining Senior Style & October 15 If you are a veteran, or spouse of a veteran, and have As of the printing of this newsletter, Dining Senior Style questions or need help  lling out paperwork for is scheduled to return to the Sterling Heights Senior Service Connected Compensation, Veterans Pension Center the day after Labor Day. When it returns, we will with Aid and Attendance, VA Health Care, etc., a be o! ering lunch service  ve days a week! This congregate representative from the Macomb County O€ ce of meal program provides healthy, low-cost meals to Veteran Services will be in to help. Please call individuals over 60 for a $3 suggested donation ($6.50 (586) 446-2750 to make an appointment or to for those under 60). The Dining Senior Style program get more information. is available to our patrons thanks to a partnership with Macomb County Community Action O€ ce of Senior Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Services. Details on how the Dining Senior Style program Location: Senior Center works and the upcoming menu is available at the Senior Center and online at myshpr.net. Sample Menu Below:

Got Medicare Questions? Wednesday, September 15 Appointment times start at 1 p.m.

New to Medicare? Questions on Part D, Advantage Plans, Medigap? Questions on Medicare charges & coverage? A Certi ed Medicare Counselor from the Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), a service of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, is now available at the Sterling Heights Senior Center to Meals on Wheels provides hot and healthy meals to help you get answers. One-on-one appointments are homebound seniors. If you or someone you know would free of charge and must be scheduled in advance by bene t from this program or you would like additional calling (586) 446-2750. information, please call (586) 469-5228. Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Meals on Wheels is also looking for volunteers to help Location: Senior Center organize and deliver meals. If you have some spare time and reliable transportation, they would love you to join their team to provide this wonderful meal service to seniors in our community. Call the number above for more information.

1313 | | Sterling Sterling Heights Heights Fifty Fifty Plus Plus Post Post • • September January / F /ebruary October 2021 2021 FUN AND GAMES

Euchre & Fridays, September 3 & October 1 Pinochle 10 a.m. (arrive by 9:45 a.m.) Tournaments Meet new friends and join the fun, no experience is needed to play this fast moving dice game. Newcomers are always Fridays, September 17 welcome!! Players must be registered by noon the day before to be able to play, no same day registration. & October 15 Play begins at 10 a.m. Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members; (Those not signed in by 9:30 a.m. Bring $2 with you that day for game play will forfeit their guaranteed spot.) September Ref. #: 6003.605 If you enjoy Euchre or single deck Pinochle, October Ref. #: 6003.606 come down to the Center for our monthly tournaments. Play runs until approximately 12:30 p.m. Bus transportation is available for non-driving Sterling Heights Seniors, but must be scheduled in advance. Players must be registered by noon the day before to be able to play, no same day registration. Any unclaimed prize money will be forfeited after sixty days. *Please note: Pizza will NOT be served. Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members; *Tuesday, November 16 Bring $2 with you that day for game play 6:30 p.m. (arrive by 6:15 p.m.) Euchre Tournaments

Bring a non-senior friend and join in the fun! Players must be September Ref. #: 6002.607 registered by noon the day before to be able to play, no same October Ref. #: 6003.610 day registration. Cost: Evening drop-in fee applies for non-members; Pinochle Tournaments Bring $2 with you that evening for game play Ref. #: 6003.607 September Ref. #: 6002.608 Location: Senior Center October Ref. #: 6003.611 *use gym entrance for evening Bunco Location: Senior Center 14 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Tuesdays, September 14 Tuesdays, September 28 & October 12 & October 26 Bingo starts at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. (Cards sold 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.) (arrive by 9:45 a.m.) Join us for Bingo! Players must be registered by noon the Farkle is a fun dice game similar to Bunco or day before to be able to play, no same day registration. Yahtzee. For the safety of our patrons, each This registration secures your spot and pays your drop-in participant will be given their own set of dice to fee (this charge is waived for members). When participants use during the event so we will not be sharing arrive on the day of Bingo, they will need to purchase their resources. Newcomers are always welcome! Players cards*. These will be paper cards that will be played on must be registered by noon the day before to be only once. Bring your own dauber or buy one at the Senior able to play, no same day registration. Center for $2. Food and drink will not be permitted, except for capped water bottles. We will play 6 regular games and 1 Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members; coverall game. Space is limited, so register "B4" it's too late! Bring $2 with you that day for game play September Ref.#: 6003.620 Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members October Ref. #: 6003.621 Cards cost: *25 cents per pack – Regular Bingos – No limit $1 per coverall card – No limit September Ref. #: 6003.395 October Ref. #: 6003.396 Location: Senior Center

*Tuesday, September 21 *Tuesday, October 19 Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. (Cards sold 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.) (arrive by 6:15 p.m.) Can't make our daytime BINGO?? Join us for an evening of Bring a non-senior friend and join in the fun! Players fun! Players must be registered by noon the day before must be registered by noon the day before to be to be able to play, no same day registration. able to play, no same day registration.

Cost: Evening drop-in fee applies for non-members Cost: Evening drop-in fee applies for Cards cost: *25 cents per pack – Regular Bingos – No limit; non-members; $1 per coverall card – No limit Bring $2 with you that evening for game play Ref. #: 6003.339 Ref. #: 6003.622 Location: Senior Center Location: Senior Center *use gym entrance for evening Bingo *use gym entrance for evening Farkle 15 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 &hEE'D^

Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members for all programs on this page.

If you don't see your favorite game, or maybe it isn't at a convenient Mah-Jongg time for you, let us know. We would love to get additional groups Monday at 1:30 p.m. going if space is available. No Play 9/06 or 10/11 Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Bridge Mah-Jongg is a game played with tiles that Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, include Chinese figures and a card that and Friday at 9:30 a.m. indicates the arrangement of tiles to win a Bridge is played with four people sitting at a card table using a game. No experience necessary, all levels standard deck of 52 cards (no jokers). The players across from each of players welcome. This is a wonderful other form partnerships as North-South and East-West. opportunity to learn how to play. Please commit to coming for three consecutive weeks if you wish to learn. Canasta No Play 9/06 or 10/11 Friday at 10:30 a.m. Canasta is a card game in the Rummy family of games. All are Mexican Train welcome to learn and /or refresh if you haven't played in a while! Monday at 11 a.m. Cribbage Wednesday at 10 a.m. Enjoy time with others and have some fun Cribbage, or crib, is a card game that involves playing and grouping playing Mexican Train Dominoes. This is one cards in combinations which gain points. train you don't want to miss. No experience necessary. No play 9/06 or 10/11 Euchre Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Scrabble Euchre is a trick-taking game with a trump, played by four players in teams of two. Each player plays one card, the highest card of the suit Wednesday at 9 a.m. led wins the trick, unless someone has played a card of the trump suit. Challenge your brain, meet new friends and join in on a fun game of Scrabble. Hand and Foot Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta. Pinochle Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 9 a.m. Pinochle is a trick-taking and melding game played with 4 players and a deck of 48 cards. (Monday & Wednesday Cost: $1.50 plus daily Drop-in fee for non-members) No play 9/28 Up & Down the River Tuesday at 9 a.m. Known by di" erent names to di" erent people including Oh Hell, Oh Heck, Peanuts, etc. No play 9/28 16 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 ϱϬнWZK'ZDD/E't<ͳdͳͳ'>EΈ^Wdͬ͘Kd͘Ή Please see program details for times, location and how to participate.

M T W Th F S Arthritis Exercise (pg. 18) Badminton (pg. 20/21) Basketball (pg. 20/21) Billiards (pg. 22) Bridge (pg. 16) Calorie Conscious (pg. 22) Canasta (pg. 16) Cardio Room (pg. 20/21) Saturdays begin 9/11 Chair Yoga (pg. 18) Circuit Training (pg. 20/21) Cornhole (pg.20/21) Cribbage (pg. 16) Creative Corner (pg. 24) Deaf Seniors (pg. 23) Dining Senior Style (pg. 13) As of 9/7/21 Euchre (pg. 16) Get Together Hand and Foot (pg. 16) Line Dancing (pg. 19) Mah-jongg (pg. 16) Mexican Train Dominoes (pg. 16) Model Builders (pg. 24) Pickleball (pg. 19) Saturdays begin 9/11 Pinochle (pg. 16) Scrabble (pg. 16) Sit-n-Stitch (pg. 24) Stained Glass (pg. 23) Table Tennis (pg. 20/21) Tai Chi Chu'an (pg. 18) Up & Down the River (pg. 16) Walking Track (pg. 21) Saturdays begin 9/11 Woodcarving (pg. 24) Zumba Gold (pg. 18)

17 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 DKszKhZKz Tai Chi Chu’an Classes Experience this soft, graceful, tranquil non-aerobic exercise. Tai Chi Chu’an health benefits include increased energy, improved mood, greater flexibility, muscle strength and balance. Instructor: John Marchewitz Location: Community Center Fitness Studio 1 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: Beginner – 9:15 a.m. Intermediate – 10:45 a.m. Ref.# Beg Ref.# Inter Day Dates # Res. Non-res. 6003.010 6003.011 Tu 9/28 – 10/26 5 $30 $39 6003.012 6003.013 Th 9/30 – 10/28 5 $30 $39

Explore the strength of your body, mind and spirit. Practice breathing techniques, stretching, balance and Get grooving at your own pace! Zumba Gold is a high stability poses. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is energy, low-impact aerobic workout. Bring indoor only, practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for non-marking soled shoes. support. This is a great exercise for individuals that would like the bene" ts of yoga but do not want to get up and Instructor: Dalya Markarian (Monday) down o# the % oor. Barb Wolcott (Friday) Location: Senior Center Gym Days / Time: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Instructor: Liz Wilk (Maria Marino Fitness Pros) Fridays at 11 a.m. Location: Senior Center Days / Time: Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Ref. #: Day Dates # Res. Non-res. 6003.024 M 10/4 – 11/8* 5 $25 $33 Ref. #: Day Dates # Res. Non-res. 6003.025 F 10/1 – 11/19 8 $40 $52 6003.317 W 9/29 – 11/3 6 $30 $39 *No Class: 10/11 6003.318 F 10/1 – 11/19 8 $40 $52 Arthritis Exercise The Arthritis Exercise Program may be designed specifically for people with arthritis, but it is a great option for those without Arthritis as well! Participants will use gentle movements to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion while maintaining muscle strength and decrease pain. Exercising can be done standing or sitting in a chair. Instructor: Kim Vitale Location: Senior Center Days / Time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 11 a.m. Ref. #: Day Dates # Res. Non-res. 6003.018 M 10/4 – 11/8* 5 $25 $33 6003.019 W 9/29 – 11/3 6 $30 $39 6003.020 F 10/1 – 11/19 8 $40 $52 *No Class: 10/11 18 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Dance your way to better health! Adults 50+ will activate brain power by using memory skills, strengthen bones with minimal impact on joints, work on balance to help prevent falls and release some stress in the process. No experience is necessary. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Instructor: Carol Pakizer Location: Senior Center Gym Days: Tuesday – Intermediate & Thursday – Beginner Time: 11:45 a.m. Ref.#: Day Dates # Res. Non-res. 6003.028 Tu 9/28 – 10/26 5 $25 $33 6003.029 Th 9/30 – 10/28 5 $25 $33

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Pickleball Beginner 1-Day Clinic This fun sport, played on a badminton-sized Beginning players will learn the basic rules, strokes, and court with a paddle and a whiffle ball, is popular strategies of the game. Learn everything you need to start nationwide. playing from certified pickleball instructors. Paddles and Thursdays, 5 – 8:45 p.m. balls are provided. Instructors: Julie Dykowski or Jeff Ng Saturdays, 9 – 12:45 p.m. Date: Tuesday, November 16 Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Time: 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. Location: Senior Center Cost: $17 Resident / $22 Non-resident Ref. #: 6003.503 Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pickleball Skills & Drills Group Lessons Tuesdays, 7 – 9 p.m. (All Ages) Appropriate for Novice/Intermediate (not beginner) level players. Certi" ed instructors will teach basic strokes of Cost: Free for Residents (with Photo I.D.) / serve, forehand, backhand, dink, volley and overhead. $3 Non-residents Fundamental techniques of ready position, grips, eyes on Location: Community Center ball, and footwork are emphasized. Game rules, etiquette, and basic doubles strategies will also be covered. Instructors: Julie Dykowski or Jeff Ng Dates: Tuesdays, October 12 – November 9* Time: 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. Cost: $67 Resident / $87 Non-resident Ref. #: 6003.504 Location: Senior Center Gym *No Class 11/2 19 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 DKszKhZKz Fun, Fitness and Games The Senior Center offers a variety of programs to keep our patrons moving and having some fun. These activities bring in both the competitive and recreational players. Equipment is available for use or you may bring your own. Days and times for non-fitness class activities are on Table Tennis page 21 but can change, so please stay up-to-date by visiting the Parks and Recreation website, myshpr.net. When played regularly, Table Tennis improves reflexes, hand-eye coordination and balance, while toning and Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members strengthening the core muscles, upper & lower body. Badminton Cardio Players of all levels are welcome to play a friendly game. Room 50+ Basketball The Cardio Room o ers 6 pieces of equipment to help get your heart pumping, including our new functional Practice your shot or get a group together for a game. trainer weight machine. Before visiting our Cardio Room patrons must take a mandatory orientation class. To schedule your orientation class, please contact Circuit Training the Senior Center Gym at (586) 446-2766 or email [email protected]. We want all of our Circuit training consists of a series of exercise sets patrons to be performed one after the other with varying amounts of safe and avoid rest between each set. This total body workout is a great injuries. If way to get started with strength training. The exercises you have focus on building total-body strength with an emphasis on already improving balance, stability, and ! exibility. Exercises o er taken your di erent modi" cations that can be done so that any skill orientation level can feel the burn and feel safe. No instructor, class, but workout at your own pace. Come on your own or bring would like to a friend or two! know how to properly use our new piece of equipment, Cornhole please reach This bag-tossing game is commonly found at tailgating out using the parties and is very easy to learn. Cornhole is open to all, information no experience is necessary. above as well.

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The Sterling Heights Public Library brings a book discussion Monday – Friday to the Senior Center! Join a lively talk on some great reads. All 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. chosen titles are available in multiple formats through the library, including large print and audio CDs, so everyone can take part in the fun. Book Club discussions will start promptly at 10 a.m. on Tuesday & Thursday* the following dates: 5 – 8:30 p.m. September 1 – Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano *Enter at gym doors for evening billiards October 6 – Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead hours November 3 – Winter in Paradise Our billiards room features three 8-foot tables by Elin Hilderbrand that are open for drop-in play most days. Pool Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members cues are available or bring your own. Please Location: Senior Center read house rules located on the wall in the billiards room before playing. All skill levels welcome! No Play 9/06 or 10/11

Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Location: Senior Center

The year may be wrapping up, but we are excited for what is on Calorie the horizon! Below are three newsworthy items. 1. On July 20, 2021, we broke ground on a three-season Conscious bocce facility that will be located behind the Senior Center. Although this will be an area for all ages to enjoy, we are Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. eager to see what new programs this new facility will allow us to have. Are you in need of a little friendly support and accountability when it comes to your weight 2. Starting with the January edition, the Fifty Plus Post will and healthy eating? The “Calorie Conscious” become a quarterly publication. This will better align with group may be right for you. This group is all our seasonal programming and allow our patrons additional about support and there is no specific diet time to plan 50+ programming into their busy schedules. plan or instruction. You can be doing Keto, High Carb, Low Carb or No Fat, it doesn't 3. Five rooms in the Senior Center are slated for a makeover matter! This is just a bunch of like-minded including fresh paint, working window coverings and one will folks getting together and helping to keep get new flooring. We thank our patrons in advance for their each other on track when it comes to making patience while we healthy choices. New members are welcome! need to move some programming Cost: 50 cents plus daily around during drop-in fee applies for construction, non-members which should Location: Senior Center be completed in early 2022.

22 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Deaf Senior Citizens Helping Hands Outreach Mondays, Reaching Out and Giving Back! September 13 & 27 The Senior Center loves to help others (especially those beyond and October 25 our walls) and provides di" erent opportunities throughout the 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. year to get involved. If you # nd yourself counting your blessings and want to share with those less fortunate by giving a little of Local deaf seniors meet twice a month to your time or by donation(s), then check out the list of current socialize, play games and maybe a couple outreach items needed at the Senior Center. hands of cards. Drop in for a few minutes or bring a lunch and stay all day. All are welcome Helping the Homeless to join in the fun! Tuesdays, September 21 Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members & October 19 Location: Senior Center 1 – 4 p.m. Not meeting 10/11 Help prepare plarn (plastic yarn) that will be crocheted into mats for the homeless. Help us by sorting and cutting plastic grocery bags into strips. Plan to meet with us monthly to work on this e" ort. For safety reasons, please bring your own scissors.

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Outreach items we are most in need of (new items only): • Cleaning supplies • Individually wrapped rolls of toilet Thursdays, paper & paper towel 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. • Tissue - boxes or pocket size • Dish soap starting • Laundry detergent September 9 • Full-size and travel-size toothpaste • Sponges Discover the beautiful art of • Small puzzle books stained glass here at the Center. You will receive • Combs (no sharp points) guidance and encouragement on how to design, • Lip balm cut, and fabricate your ideas in glass. Learn the • Bar soap fundamentals and create something for your • Non-spray deodorant home! New students always welcome. • Men's socks (white only) Instructor: Anita Ellison Visit the Senior Center main desk for a complete list of items we accept. Cost: $6 Resident / $8 Non-resident (Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members) Location: Senior Center

23 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 Zd^E>/^hZ Model Builders Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – noon

New or longtime kit model builders Tuesdays, are welcome to join 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. this group. Work on Join fellow artists in a relaxed your own projects: atmosphere as you exchange ideas, plastic, wood, metal, critique each other’s work and enjoy etc. No formal each other’s company. Bring your instruction will be own supplies. No formal instruction given. will be given. Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Location: Senior Center Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Not meeting 9/06 or 10/11 Location: Senior Center

6LWQ6WLWFK Wednesdays, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint Woodcarving or cross-stitch? If so, this group is Mondays, 1 – 4 p.m. for you. Just bring in your current project and take a seat. This is an opportunity to share “purls” of Novice and experienced carvers wisdom, get ideas and enjoy the convene to whittle, chip and carve company of fellow textile artists. interesting projects. This club This is strictly a social group; there will be no formal welcomes all! instruction. Come check it out, this group is sure to keep Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies you in stitches! for non-members Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members Location: Senior Center Location: Senior Center Not meeting 9/06 or 10/11

24 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 yZ/^zKhZZ/EdZs> *HQHUDO7ULS ,QIRUPDWLRQ • Resident registration for trips begins in person and online at 2:15 p.m. on the day listed. • Non-residents may register the next day Departs Destination at 2:15 p.m. 09/23/21 Lake St. Clair Metropark • Pricing listed is resident / non-resident. 09/28/21 Eastern Market • Dates and pricing are subject to change. • Return times listed are approximate. 10/20/21 Toledo Zoo • If you need a wheelchair lift bus for any 10/25/21 Grand Experience of our day trips, please let us know before 10/25/21 Blake's Cider Mill you register as we need to check on the availability of that bus with the company. 11/04/21 FireKeepers Casino • There is a $1 cancellation fee for all trips. 12/07/21 MIS Nite Lites Trips that require tickets or other fees may 01/04/22 "Beautiful" at the Fisher incur larger cancellation fees if tickets cannot be resold. 04/25/22 Painted Canyons of the West • No refunds are given if canceled with less 09/11/22 Paci% c Northwest and California than 3 business days notice. • Travelers are to park in the northeast lot. (Open) This is the lot along the tree line near the gym. • Each traveler must visibly wear the Lake St. Clair Metropark provided lanyard for the duration of the Thursday, September 23 trip. • Travelers must be checked in at least Grab you sunglasses and spend the morning walking and 15 minutes prior to departure. Check-in exploring our local metropark. Over 1 mile of shoreline and a will begin 1 hour prior to departure. 1,600 foot boardwalk offers a wonderful view of Lake St. Clair. • Trip itineraries and meal choices are subject to change. When possible, Cost Depart Return Ref. # Travel By: travelers will be alerted prior to departure. $4 / $6 9:30 a.m. Noon 6003.423 SMART • Due to a federal mandate, all riders are (Open) required to wear a mask while on the bus.

Endurance Level Key To better assist travelers, trips are rated Tuesday, September 28 according to the level of endurance required. Tuesdays at the Eastern Market feature a sampling of the historic Little walking. Ex: Going Easy: Market experience through the inclusion of farmers, flowers, to a luncheon or play. produce dealers, specialty products and prepared food vendors. Please note that items purchased must be able to be stored Walking with Moderate: between you and the seat in front of you or on your lap. The few breaks and some stairs. buses are not large enough for large buggies or wagons. As always, walkers are welcome! Strong: Much walking, uneven surfaces and /or Cost Depart Return Ref. # Travel By: multiple ! ights of stairs. $4 / $6 10:15 a.m. 2 p.m. 6003.422 SMART

25 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 dZs> (Opens 9/07) *Travelers over 60 get a discounted rate for this trip ($10/$15)!

Wednesday, October 20 Visit the Toledo Zoo for Senior Discovery Day. With over Cost Depart Return Ref. # Travel By: 5,300 animals representing over 750 species, the Toledo *$30 / $35 8:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6003.425 Carr's Zoo is one of the world's most complete zoos!

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Monday, October 25 Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Nothing says Fall like a trip to the cider mill and a fresh Witness the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise cup of cider! Blake's has been family owned since 1946 to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team and this location is home to the original Cider Mill with her husband Gerry Goffin, to becoming one of the featuring an open-air apple press. Please note that items most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along purchased must be able to be stored between you and the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the seat in front of you or on your lap. the soundtrack of a generation. Location: Fisher Theatre Cost Depart Return Ref. # Travel By: Cost Depart Return Ref. # Travel By: $4 / $6 9:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 6003.424 SMART $64 / $66 6:30 p.m. 11:15 p.m. 6000.420 SMART

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Thursday, November 4 Tuesday, December 7 Spend a day at FireKeepers casino playing the latest Millions of dancing lights will make up 65 di" erent games. Trip includes $20 in free slot play,$5 in points themes, a 250-foot lighted tunnel and a forest of mega (points can be use for food, drink, merchandise or trees all while driving on the track and along pit row at additional slot play)and driver tip. Valid identification Michigan International Speedway! Enjoy a dinner bu" et required to receive free play. at Jerry’s Pub beforehand with items such as baby back ribs, Lake Perch, chicken kabobs, salad bar, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. Cost Depart Return Ref. # Travel By: Cost Depart Return Ref. # Travel By: $40 / $45 9 a.m. 7 p.m. 6003.426 Carr's $43 / $49 1:45 p.m. 9 p.m. 6003.427 Bianco

26 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 (Open) (Open) 3DLQWHG&DQ\RQVRIWKH:HVW featuring Utah's Five National Parks April 25 - May 3, 2022 *Cost: Double $3,499 p.p. Single $4,399 p.p. Triple $3,449 p.p. 3DFLILF1RUWKZHVW Travel from Denver, CO to DQG&DOLIRUQLD Las Vegas, NV to see the amazing canyons of the west. September 11 - 18, 2022 Trip features include: Colorado Cost: Double $2,999 p.p. National Monument, Moab, Single $3,799 p.p. Arches National Park, Dead Triple $2,969 p.p. Horse Point State Park, Utah's Scenic Byway 24, Capitol Reef Trip features include: Seattle, Mount St. Helens Visitor National Park, Bryce Canyon Center, Portland, Redwood National Park, Avenue of the National Park, Zion National Giants, San Francisco and much more. This 8-day trip Park, and much more. This includes: 10 meals (6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners). Trip 9-day trip includes: 11 meals information is available online at myshpr.net or a printed (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners). Trip information is copy is available at the Senior Center. available online at myshpr.net or a printed copy is An virtual informational presentation will be held available at the Senior Center. at the Senior Center on Thursday, September 9 at 2:30 p.m. *Rates valid until October 25, 2021. After that time Cost: Daily drop-in fee applies for non-members prices will be based on current air fare prices. Ref. #: 6003.212 Location: Senior Center

Pre-pandemic our travel program was very successful and we had a good pulse on where our patrons wanted to visit. Now that the world has changed, and is continuing to emerge to its new normal, we need to hear from our travelers to ! nd out where they want to go (or don't want to go). Please keep in mind when o" ering suggestions, to share destinations that you would 100% sign up for if o" ered. We are not looking for places you visited 30 years ago and think others would enjoy. We want to know where our travelers want to journey to, what they would feel comfortable doing and seeing while on an adventure. We are looking for ideas for our three types of travel categories: 1. Day trips: locations where we can depart and return all in one calendar day. 2. Overnight trips: locations where travelers would spend one, or two, nights away. 3. Extended trips: These can be stateside or international and typically last 5-14 days. Please submit your trip ideas in writing to the Senior Center main desk during business hours or email to [email protected]. Although we take suggestions at any time, we would really like to have as many in by October 27 so you can help us shape our travel program for 2022 and beyond.

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Other Helpful Information: Area Agency on Aging 1-B: (800) 852-7795 or aaa1b.com GFL (refuse disposal): (844) 464-3587 or Main Center Phone: (586) 446-2750 g! env.com/g! -locations/sterling-heights Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 – 5 p.m. Lakeshore Legal Aid: (888) 783-8190 or lakeshorelegalaid.org E-mail us at: Macomb Community Action: (586) 469-5228 [email protected] (Loan Closet, Home Chore Assistance, Meals on Wheels, Dining Senior Style, Senior Project Fresh) Location: 40200 Utica Rd. Entrance is on Utica Rd. Macomb Food Program: (586) 469-6004 one block East of Dodge Park Rd. Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program: (586) 803-7174 between 17 Mile & Dodge Park Rd. City of Sterling Heights: Animal Control: (586) 446-2879 Mailing Address: Community Relations: (586) 446-2489 Sterling Heights Senior Center Department of Public Works: (586) 446-2440 P.O. Box 8009 Medication Disposal Box: Available 365 days a year in Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009 the lobby of the Sterling Heights Police Department (40333 Dodge Park Rd.) Cancellation Hotline: (586) 446-2693 Parks and Recreation: (586) 446-2700 or myshpr.net Public Library: (586) 446-2665 or shpl.net The Sterling Heights "Fifty Plus Post" is published bi-monthly by the Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation Senior Center Sta" Senior Activity Center, part of the City of Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Director: Kyle Langlois Department. Its purpose is to inform Recreation Supervisor: Kristen Briggs individuals age 50 and beyond about Recreation Specialist: Jennifer Rizzo recreational opportunities. The "Fifty Plus Post" Front O# ce: Karen Oddo, Cheryl Kracht and Bozena Saladiak is available for pick up bi-monthly at the Center, online at www.myshpr.net and Program/O# ce Assistants : Leona Cross, Kim Schudlich, www.mycommunityonline.com. Roy Vultaggio, Theresa Leslie-Robinson, Jean Volos, Val Gjysma, Although we do our best to ensure that all Linda Jaskiewicz, Janet Herrmann and Linda Krieger information in this publication is accurate, errors occasionally occur and/or last minute Bus Drivers: Becky Stewart, Cindy Rocco, Sharon Lautenbach, changes in programming may be necessary. Karen McClellan, Rick Fisher, Denise Berg, Ed Streling, We apologize for any inconvenience and John Lamanna, Susan Nihem, Jeremy Ridke and Richard Cole thank you for your patience and understanding. 31 | Sterling Heights Fifty Plus Post • September / October 2021 City of Sterling Heights Department of Parks and Recreation 40555 Utica Road P.O. Box 8009 Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009

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What do you see as "Aging Well"? National Senior Center Month is celebrated every year in September and is meant to be an opportunity to celebrate Senior Centers and the incredible work they do enriching and extending the lives of individuals over 50. Here at the Sterling Heights Senior Center, we would rather celebrate the month by having a community wide photo contest asking shutterbugs to submit photos of what they feel it looks like to "Age Well". These photos can be staged or candid, so get creative! A panel of community leaders will judge the submitted photos and the top three photographers will receive a gift certi# cate. The winners will be announced October 5. Submissions will be on display at the Senior Center from September 27 until October 22. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. on Friday, September 24. Photos can be emailed to [email protected] or a 4x6 print can be dropped o! at the Senior Center main desk during business hours. All entries should include the photographer's name and contact phone number.