JULY/AUGUST 2018 A nonprofi t organization enriching the lives of the 50+ population of Birmingham, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills, Franklin and the surrounding communities since 1978. 2121 Midvale Street • Birmingham, Michigan 48009-1509 • 248-203-5270 • www.BirminghamNext.org FROM ELLEN DEGENERES TO NEXT! SUMMERTIME TUNES David Garcia, Health & Fitness Tuesday, July 31 Blogger, Stair Racer, Producer from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday, July 12 at 6:00 pm Cost: Complimentary members Cost: Complimentary members $5 non-members $5 non-members Come relax and experience an A graduate of Groves High School, evening of summertime tunes with some David achieved notoriety after cool jazz! Musicians Hannah and Jack Waterstone will a 160-pound weight loss working play piano and saxophone for your listening enjoyment! with Richard Simmons whom he Treats will be served. met while producing his segment on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. A FIDDLER, A HORSE FARM & A HARVEST OF ICE: David will share his inspiring story, A History of the Dixie Corridor including his discovery of the life-changing sport of tower Thursday, August 9 at 1:00 pm running. Filled with tips, motivation and frank honesty, Cost: Complimentary members / $5 non-members David shares how your potential is limitless and so many ENCORE! Carol Bacak-Egbo, Oakland University Professor, good things can begin by making one small change. Historian and Project Advisor for Oakland County Parks Prepare to be motivated!! is BACK! This time to discuss the 23 miles of Dixie Highway that run from Pontiac to the county border. It is a story of BIRMINGHAM MOVES! WALKING GROUP buried Mason jars of money, a farm with concrete animals powered by GAZELLE SPORTS and rollicking stagecoach taverns. Learn more as she returns Fridays, July 20, 27 and August 3, 10 to share her love of history in this fascinating narrative. from 9:15 to 11:30 am Bus departs Next at 9:15 am, returns by 11:30 am INVITATION TO Cost 4-week series: Complimentary members THE GARDENS $5 non-members Wednesday, July 11 Join Nikki Pavlack, Gazelle Sports Bus departs Next manager, for a weekly walk around at 9:00 am, returns the B. We will start with a 3-mile about 2:00 pm walk at a pace of 17 minutes per Cost: $20 member mile and will progress according to $25 non-members the group’s consensus. Week one will include refreshments Registration required at Gazelle Sports and subsequent weeks will take us to Come experience Troy Garden Club’s 44th Annual Garden surrounding businesses for treats and/or demonstrations. Walk: The morning begins at The Troy Historic Village, All levels are welcome. Space is limited. admission includes an arts and crafts boutique, plant sale, "Fabulous Finds with Doris" sale, and a student art exhibit! Then off to visit four gorgeous gardens, with a stop for lunch at Ridley’s Bakery Café (not included in ticket price). Time Please pre-register for ALL Next programs! permitting, we will round the afternoon off with one fi nal It is very important! It helps us plan for garden. The Next bus will transport to each site on the tour. seating, class materials and refreshments. NEXT Join / Volunteer / Donate SPEAKER SERIES Premier Speaker Series Every Thursday at 6:00 pm ENGAGE. ENRICH. KNOW MORE. Cost: Complimentary members / $5 non-members July 5 - NO SPEAKER August 9 - MICHIGAN WOMEN WHO ROCKED Enjoy a safe and happy 4th of July! THE CRADLE & ROCKED THE WORLD Rosemary Kornacki, Historic Interpreter July 12 - FROM ELLEN DEGENERES TO NEXT! Troy Historic Village David Garcia, Health & Fitness Blogger, Stair Racer, Producer The innovative ideas, hard work, and values of women have See details on the front cover and prepare to be motivated!! been catalysts of change in individuals, families, and commu- nities throughout history. Rosemary Kornacki will take a look July 19 - DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS: at prominent and lesser known ladies in history who have THE ESSENTIALS made a difference. Susan Moiseev, DIA Docent and Former Judge August 16 - THE REVITALIZATION Join us to explore select DIA artworks to gain an appreciation OF DETROIT’S RIVERFRONT of the diversity, quality and world-class status of the museum’s Marc Pasco, Director of Communications collection! You will also gain a greater understanding of why Detroit Riverfront Conservancy the DIA is considered one of the most renowned and innovative art museums in the world. The Conservancy is transforming Detroit’s international river- front — the face of the city — into a beautiful, exciting, safe, July 26 - LAW ENFORCEMENT & accessible world-class gathering place. Through its public and THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE private partnerships, the Riverfront Conservancy supports the Kalvin DaRonne Harvell, B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. and expansion of the Detroit RiverWalk, associated green spaces Professor of Sociology - Henry Ford College and the development of the riverfront district, facilitating com- munity access to the waterfront. With a goal of enhancing Professor Harvell is renowned as a Critical Race Theorist Detroit’s image, the Conservancy plans to develop a collective interested in the Sociology of African Peoples with special sense of ownership and create an inviting destination for all. emphasis on Education and Black Masculinity. In 2016, Detroit FBI, Special Agent Gelios, Dr Kalvin Harvell, and the BLACK August 23 - LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND Male and QUEENS Focus Group of Henry Ford College hosted Kevin Anderson, 25 year Dedicated Volunteer a discussion focused on relationship building between the Today, with a mission of empowering people who are blind African American community, the FBI, the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce, or visually impaired to be safe and travel independently every and law enforcement executive management from the tri-county day, the Leader Dogs for the Blind is a valuable organization. area. Professor Harvell will share his experience and insights Their actions are guided by the important values of doing what into this important issue. He wanted us to know that of all the is right, respect and compassion, passion for the work, superior letters behind his name, the most important are D-A-D-D-Y. experience, teamwork, innovation and safety. Look forward to August 2 - LPGA COMES TO NEXT! a visit with Fillip, one of the Leader Dogs in training! Fillip will Elaine Crosby, Professional Golfer do the presentation and Kevin, Puppy Raiser and former Puppy Counselor will be our interpreter! Born in Birmingham, Elaine Crosby returns to her roots to share her experiences as August 30 a player on the LPGA Tour. She retired NO SPEAKER in 2000 after a successful career as a professional golfer. Elaine Crosby has four professional wins — two on the LPGA Tour! She won the Mazda Japan Classic in 1989 by three strokes Happy Labor Day! and the Lady Keystone Open in 1994 by one stroke! In 1996, this U of M alumni received the honor of being elected to the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor. 2 NEXT Join / Volunteer / Donate FEATURED PROGRAMS SUMMER MOVIE FESTIVAL AMERICAN MAH JONGG LESSONS Cost: Complimentary members / $5 non-members Thursdays August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Cost: 5 week series - $45 members / $50 non-members Friday, July 13 at 2:00 pm $9 materials fee paid directly to the instructor, The Trouble with the Curve if you need a current Mah Jongg card. A daughter tries to remedy her dysfunctional relationship Instructor Judy Shell’s Mah Jongg journey began at with her ailing father, a decorated baseball scout, by helping Next,and we are excited to welcome her back to share her him on a recruiting trip which could be his last. “addiction” and love of the game! Judy incorporates tech- niques acquired in her 37 years as an educator, and teaches Friday, July 27 at 2:00 pm for beginners and those wanting a review. Learn rules of Breaking Away the game, how to make a hand, and how to play. A small-town boy obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl. BALLROOM DANCE: Learn the Foxtrot! Special thanks to Baldwin Public Library for supplying our movies! Thursdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Cost 5-week series: $50 members / $56 non-members MUKHO MEMORIES Pre-registration required by July 26 Wednesday, August 15 at 1:00 pm Cost: Complimentary members / $5 non-members Learn a fun, fl irty, smooth dance performed to love songs with a beat by crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Instructor Next welcomes Author/Professor Amy Tranchida brings a diverse dance background and a great Don Haffner. Mukho Memories is the sense of humor. Dress shoes recommended. Avoid slip-on, heartfelt, humorous and entertaining backless or tennis shoes. No partner necessary. story of his service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in South Korea in the 70s. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Devoting his young life to teaching Tuesday, August 7 at 11:00 am English to children, he also immersed Cost: Complimentary members / $5 non-members himself in the language and culture Hosted by Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, this of this beautiful country, and made is a pre-formed group but always open to the public. This group lifelong friends in the process. Come offers support to grandparents raising grandchildren as well listen to his amazing experience — as anyone interested in kinship care, supports kinship care, and learn of his labor of love. Don has supports grandparents and other relatives raising children as three graduate degrees and presently works as a Professor parents. All are welcome to attend! of History at Oakland Community College.