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Office Hours The Northville Community Center Desk hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday Registraon Registration Starts: September 4 unless otherwise indicated. Register at the Northville Community Center desk, online a www.northvilleparksand rec.org or call 248-305-2851 for more information. Center Closed September 3 Offices are closed. All activities cancelled for the day. Credit Card Fee Credit card transactions are subject to a convenience fee of 2.5% of purchase with a minimum of $1.95. Inside This Issue Pg. 2 Day Trips Pg. 3 Transportation Pg. 3-5 Programs Pg. 6-7 Special Events Pg. 7 Social Groups Pg. 8 Open Activities Pg. 9 Fitness Pg. 10 Bingo & Cards Pg. 11 Friday Flicks Pg. 12 Services Pg. 13 Contacts ~INSPIRE~ Northville Senior Services 303 W. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 Phone: 248-305-2851 September–October 2018 Skits, songs & shenanigans are on the menu for “Happy Hour” with State Representative Kathy Crawford. Be a part of the fun September 28 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Northville Community Center’s Banquet Hall. More information on Page 6. “Happy Hour” with Kathy Crawford DIA’s “Behind the Seen” presentation of Diego Rivera and the Detroit Industrial Mural Let the DIA come to you, or at least to the Northville Community Center. On October 17 at 1:00 p.m. the DIA will present the complex and intriguing story behind Diego Rivera and his Detroit Industry Murals, which have now been declared a National Historical Landmark! More Information on Page 6. Join us November 14 for a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast with entertainment by Joshua Wilde that you won’t want to miss. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. More information on Page 7. Thanksgiving Luncheon

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Office Hours The Northville Community Center Desk hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday

Registration Registration Starts: September 4 unless otherwise indicated. Register at the Northville Community Center desk, online a www.northvilleparksandrec.org or call 248-305-2851 for more information.

Center Closed September 3 Offices are closed. All activities cancelled for the day.

Credit Card Fee Credit card transactions are subject to a convenience fee of 2.5% of purchase with a minimum of $1.95.

Inside This Issue Pg. 2 Day Trips Pg. 3 Transportation Pg. 3-5 Programs Pg. 6-7 Special Events Pg. 7 Social Groups Pg. 8 Open Activities Pg. 9 Fitness Pg. 10 Bingo & Cards Pg. 11 Friday Flicks Pg. 12 Services Pg. 13 Contacts

~INSPIRE~ Northville Senior Services

303 W. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 Phone: 248-305-2851

September–October 2018

Skits, songs & shenanigans are on the menu for “Happy Hour”

with State Representative Kathy Crawford. Be a part of the fun

September 28 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event will be

held in the Northville Community Center’s Banquet Hall.

More information on Page 6.

“Happy Hour” with Kathy Crawford

DIA’s “Behind the Seen” presentation of

Diego Rivera and the Detroit Industrial Mural

Let the DIA come to you, or at least to the

Northville Community Center. On October 17

at 1:00 p.m. the DIA will present the

complex and intriguing story behind Diego

Rivera and his Detroit Industry Murals, which

have now been declared a National Historical

Landmark! More Information on Page 6.

Join us November 14 for a traditional

Thanksgiving Day feast with entertainment

by Joshua Wilde that you won’t want to

miss. The event will be held from

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

More information on Page 7.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Day Trips

Cirque de la Symphonie – DSO Back by popular demand, it’s Cirque de la Symphonie! Orchestra Hall will once again be the setting for aerial acrobats, gravity-defying feats, contortionists, strong men, jugglers and more, choreographed to live music performed by the DSO. Lunch at a restaurant TBD following the show. Registration deadline: September 24 The bus will depart from the parking lot across from the Northville Post Office at 9:30 a.m. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Day Date Time Trip Fee No Refunds Friday November 2 9:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. $65

Meadow Brook Holiday Walk Group Tour & Lunch Join us for a Holiday Luncheon & Self Guided Walking Tour through this National

Historic Landmark all aglow with holiday treasure. Enjoy a lunch in the grand manor and

then tour its elegant rooms decorated for the holidays. See flyer for lunch menu.

Registration Deadline: November 9.

The bus will depart from the parking lot across from the Northville Post Office at 9:45 a.m.

Please arrive by 9:30 a.m.

Day Date Time Trip Fee No Refunds

Wednesday November 28 9:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. $45

Home for the Holidays – DSO Share Detroit's favorite holiday musical tradition with friends. Lawrence Loh leads a sparkling celebration with carols and classics that sells out year after year – and yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus! Lunch at a restaurant TBD following the show. Registration Deadline: November 9. The bus will depart from the parking lot across from the Northville Post Office at 9:30 a.m. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Day Date Time Trip Fee

Friday December 21 9:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. $60 No Refunds

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Concert in the Park with TJ Craven – Westland Friendship Center The Westland Friendship Center in Westland welcomes all to a concert in the park featuring TJ Craven. TJ is well known for his Frank Sinatra style singing. Bring your own chair to sit back and listen to this young talent who has an old soul. Transportation, hot dog, chips and drink included with concert ticket. Registration deadline: September 19 The bus will depart from the parking lot across from the Northville Post Office at 11:00 a.m. Please arrive by 10:45 a.m. Day Date Time Trip Fee No Refunds Friday September 21 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $ 9 bring your own folding chair

Arsenic & Old Lace – Meadowbrook Theater This classic comedy involves two spinster sisters who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with elderberry wine laced with arsenic. When their neph-ew Mortimer discovers their latest dead body in the window seat, he fears he may have to break off his engagement to protect his fiancée from his crazy family. Lunch is included at Loccino before the show. Registration deadline: September 24.

The bus will depart from the parking lot across from the Northville Post Office at 10:45 a.m. Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. Day Date Time Trip Fee No Refunds Wednesday October 24 10:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $67

Service is provided to Northville Township and the City of Northville residents age 60+ and residents who have a

documented disability (physician certified). Funding for the transportation service is provided by SMART, Oakland and

Wayne Counties, Northville Township and the City of Northville. The service provides bus transportation to medical

appointments and non-medical destinations. Fee for medical runs are reduced thanks to a grant provided by St John

Providence Health Systems.

We Offer Curb-to-Curb Bus Service Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transportation will be closed September 3.

Fare Structure Fare costs are determined by the type of destination and distance of service. Fares are charged as one way trips and

range from $1 to $4 each way. Please contact the transportation office to obtain a transportation packet that describes

the fare structure in more detail.

To schedule a ride or receive more information, call 248-449-9934, between 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Our Transportation Coordinator, Erin Dobson will be happy to assist you. Reservations for transportation

service must be made at least 2 business days in advance. Medical appointments receive priority scheduling.

Transportation punch cards can be purchased in $20, $30 or $40 increments to avoid paying cash for each trip. Please

ask for punch card details when calling for an appointment.

Transportation Service

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A Christmas Story the Musical - Fox Theatre

Ralphie Parker's one Christmas wish is pretty simple - he wants an air gun. And he's going to make sure

he gets it! A Christmas Story is based on the beloved 1983 movie, directed by Bob Clark, which has be-

come a perennial holiday classic. Why watch it on TV when you can see it live?

Registration Deadline: October 15.

The bus will depart from the parking lot across from the Northville Post Office at 9:45 a.m.

Please arrive by 9:30 a.m.

Day Date Time Trip Fee No Refunds

Saturday December 22 9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $74

Programs Community Interest AARP Driver Safety Class Looking for an insurance discount? You may qualify after you take this safety class. Consult your insurance agent for discount details. Pre-registration is required. You must attend both classes. Lunch is on your own. Registration deadline: September 28. Day Date Time Fee: Mon & Tue Oct. 8 & 9 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $20 AARP Member, $25 Non Member

CarFit - Ascension Providence & AARP CarFit teaches participants how to make their personal vehicle “fit” them to increase safety and mobility when

they hit the road. A 30 minute review of 12 key areas will be evaluated. This is not a driving test or mechani-

cal inspection. Appointments are a must, no drop-ins will be accepted Registration deadline: October 19.

The check will take place at Millennium Park, 45769 Six Mile Rd.. Landmarks - fire department & high

school.

Day Date Time Location Fee

Friday October 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Millennium Park Free

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Programs Elder Law & Investments New Laws Affecting Your Estate Plan—Gary Allen Review recent changes to Michigan Law & IRS regulations that will affect your existing estate plan.

Registration deadline: September 14.

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday Sept. 18 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free

What You Need to Know About Choosing Your Beneficiary Plan - Pat Shope There are many things you should know about distributing income from your retirement

portfolio. Whether you’re already retired or soon-to-be retired, we aim to answer some of your most pressing

retirement income and distribution questions. Registration deadline: September 21.

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday Sept 25 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free

Protect Your Retirement—Gary Allen There are outside forces which may derail your retirement plan. These threats include: inflation, stock market risk, outliving your assets, creditors, assisted living, nursing home expenses, and increases in tax rates. Learn how many of these forces may be minimized or eliminated. Registration deadline: October 12. Day Date Time Fee Tuesday October 16 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free

The A’s, B’s, C’s, & D’s of Medicare Series - Jim Geisling Medicare is no longer a simple health insurance plan. This informative presentation will

provide a basic understanding of what Medicare does and does not cover.

Registration deadline: September 28.

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday October 2 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free

Medicare Open Enrollment Individual counseling - MMAP

Sign up for individual counseling sessions to find out through Medicare which plan works

best for your individual needs. A sign up sheet will be available starting September 4th at the

Senior Services front desk. Call 248-305-2851 or sign up in person.

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday October 16 & 30 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free

Thursday November 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free

Health & Healthcare

Plant Based Nutrition - St. John’s Providence Learn tips to include more plant-based nutrition into your healthy eating plan.

Registration deadline: September 14.

Day Date Time Fee

Wednesday September 19 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Free

Health & Healthcare

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Let It Go: A Meditation Series - Carrie Zarotney - Bulletproof Mindfulness Technique

Whether you’re brand new to meditation or have an established practice, don’t miss this

precious opportunity to get centered. You will learn how to access the peaceful place

already inside of you, breath techniques to relieve worry and stress, and explore guided

visualizations to deepen your connection to yourself and to one another.

Registration deadline: September 7.

Day Date Time Fee

Monday September 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. $65

Flu Shot Clinic - Visiting Nurses Association (VNA)

The clinic will be held at the Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main Street.

The Michigan Community VNA will be offering the Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine. This

vaccine targets a fourth strain, which is a second type B strain, in addition to the other three strains from the

Trivalent Flu Vaccine. Please bring insurance information.

Registration deadline: October 5.

Day Date Time Fee

Mon Oct 8 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. $0 with insurance/$33- without insurance

Insurance: BCBS (except TEA Prefix), BCN, HAP (except CIGNA HAP), Health Plus of Michigan, their

Medicare Advantage Plans, Physician Health Plan, Medicare, Priority Health Medicare. Must have your

insurance card. All others will need to pay by cash or check payable to Michigan Community Wellness.

Programs

Orthopedic Specialist - St. Joseph Mercy Health System

An Orthopedic specialist from St. Joseph Health system will be presenting the latest in

orthopedics and preventative steps to extend the life of our joints.

Registration deadline: October 19 .

Day Date Time Fee

Tuesday October 23 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free

Hope For The Holidays - St. John’s Providence

The holidays can be a tough time when we are grieving a loss. Join us to discuss tips for

surviving this busy time of the year. Presenter: Becky Hall, LMSW, Reverence Hospice. Registration deadline: November 23.

Day Date Time Fee

Thursday November 29 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Free

Special Events

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Day Date Time Fee

Wednesday October 17 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. $3 per person

DIA’s “Behind the Seen” presentation - Diego Rivera and

the Detroit Industrial Mural

“Happy Hour” with Kathy Crawford

Sponsored by:

Spend an hour with Kathy Crawford and leave happy! Her skits, songs and

shenanigans will have you wanting more! The event will start with a catered

lunch from Noodles & Company followed by an hour of interactive fun with

State Representative Kathy Crawford! Sign up quickly for this event fills up fast.

Registration deadline: September 7

Lunch Menu:

Mac & Cheese w/Oven Roasted Meatballs,

Penne Rosa w/Parmesan-crusted Chicken,

Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread, and Dessert.

Coffee, Tea, Water & Lemonade

Day Date Time Fee

Friday September 28 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $10 per person

The DIA is coming to the Northville Community Center!

On October 17th at 1:00 p.m. the DIA will present the

complex and intriguing story behind Diego Rivera and his Detroit

Industry Murals, which have now been declared a National

Historical Landmark! Book your spot by registering online or in

person at the Northville Community Center Front Desk.

Coffee and light snack provided.

Registration deadline: October 12.

****** A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CAREONE SENIOR CARE FOR

CO-SPONSORING THE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SENIOR FEST! WE

APPOLOGIZE FOR THE EXCLUSION OF THIER LOGO IN OUR SENIOR FEST

THANK YOU SECTION IN THE JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER.******

Social Groups

Special Events

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Northville’s Out To Lunch Bunch

Get together with your friends or make new ones by signing up to go out to lunch with other Northville

Seniors. A local restaurant will be chosen and reserved for the group. You will receive a confirmation phone

call before the event but you must register in order to be included in the group reservation.

October 17: Omelette & Waffle Café - Meet at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant. Transportation and payment for

your meal is on your own.

November 28: Meadowbrook Hall Holiday Lunch & Tour - Tickets are $45 which includes: Transportation,

lunch and tour. Register deadline: November 9.

December: No date schedule for December - See you in January

Beautification & Garden Club

Bouquets Garni - Make a Bouquet Garni with herbs from our garden.

Hydrangea & Mason Jar Arrangement - This festive arrangement with dried hydrangeas & mason jar will

brighten up you home for the holidays.

Holiday Appetizers Demo - Independent Village Chef will be demonstrating holiday dishes, come learn how

to make (and taste) these delicious dishes. Registration deadline is one week before each event.

Event Day Date Time Fee

Bouquets Garni Friday October 19 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $3

Holiday Hydrangea & Mason Jar Craft Friday November 16 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $6

Holiday Appetizers Demo Tuesday December 4 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $2

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Day Date Time Fee

Wednesday November 14 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $12 per person

Invite your friends and celebrate Thanksgiving with us! Enjoying a

Traditional feast of turkey, stuffing, mashed

potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetable, and beverages.

Registration deadline: November 2

Entertainment by: Joshua Wilde

Magician, Comedian & Juggler

Thank you to our event sponsor, Waltonwood, for sponsoring the

Luncheon and to

LoveWell for donating pies for

dessert!

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Open Activities

Volleyball

Both Senior Volleyball and Men’s 50+ Volleyball

are offered at the Northville Community Center.

Come join the fun!

Senior Volleyball - Mondays & Fridays, $1

Men’s 50+ Volleyball - Thursday, $2

Line Dancing

Line dance to a variety of music from country,

oldies, 2 step, waltzes and top 40’s with

instructor, Judean Owen. Every Monday from

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Community Center

Gym. Fee: $4

Pickleball

Join this fast growing sport for all ages. Best

described as a mix between tennis, badminton and

ping pong. Northville Parks & Recreation offers

drop in times for all levels of play. Check the

Open Activities schedule for days and times of

play. Fee: $3

Beginner Clinic: covers the basics of the game such

as rules, scoring, serving and volleying.

Intermediate Clinic: will help in developing differ-

ent kinds of shots, strategies of the game, and how to

incorporate these into your game.

Registration:

Class Day Date Time - Fee: $30

Beginner Mon Sep 17 - Oct 1 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Intermediate Mon Oct 8 - Oct 22 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Recreation Center at Hillside North Gym/

Waterford

Open Activity Schedule

Monthly Open Activity schedules can be picked up

at the Northville Community Center, Hillside

Recreation Center or found on the Northville Parks

and Recreation Website:

northvilleparksandrec.org Dates and times may change. Be sure to pick up a

new schedule monthly to stay notified of changes

in the schedule.

Walking

Join us for a morning walk in the gym. Every

weekday morning the gym is open for senior walk-

ers from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee

with the group afterwards in our living room!

Walking is Free, coffee $.50

Cornhole

Cornhole boards are here! We take this outdoor

game indoors where you can play in a climate

controlled environment (held on the stage).

Drop in on Tuesday afternoons from

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. to play. See front desk for bags

and signing in. Bring your friends! Fee: $1

Funding for Northville Senior Services

provided by: The Senior Alliance (Area

Agency on Aging 1-C through Older

Americans Act). Senior Alliance

contact information: 734-722-2830.

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Slow Burn Yoga:

Slower progressive sequences to longer holding postures will bring your entire body and mind into balance in this intense, yet calming practice.

Yoga for Healthy Hips & Back:

This yoga practice is designed to improve overall health and well-being with yoga poses and stretches targeting the back and hips.

Yoga

Silver Classes

Silver Chair Yoga:

These gentle yoga poses and stretches, are per-formed in a chair for support. You will increase your breath capacity, body flexibility and strength through this guided practice.

Silver Strength:

Designed for our older active exercisers, this class focuses on toning muscles to prevent injury and improve bone density, balance and overall well-being.

Registered Classes

Beginner I Tai Chi:

Learn the fundamental movements of Tai Chi to improve your memory, balance, flexibility, reduce stress and increase breathing capacity. Julie Burt is a certified Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Instructor. Registration in progress.

Fee: $48R, $58NR - 5 classes, 8 person minimum Day Date Time Wednesday Sep 26 - Oct 24 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Nov 7 - Dec 5 10:00 a.m.

Fitness

WERQ: Cardio Class

WERQ is a dance fitness class based on pop, rock, and hip hop music. The music is high energy and keeps you moving for a great cardio WERQout, with dance moves that are fun, clearly cued, and easy to follow. Drop in or fitness punch cards welcome.

Cardio Class

Silver ZUMBA:

A total body workout, combining cardio dance moves with Latin inspired music that improves your muscle tone, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular system. Zumba emphasizes moving to the music and having fun regardless of your fitness level.

Pilates Mat

Improve your mind body connection through Pilates. This low impact exercise program is designed to rebalance, lengthen and strengthen the body and increase flexibility. For beginner and intermediate students. Please bring your own mat. Registration in progress. Fee: $48R, $58NR - 5 classes, 8 person minimum Day Date Time Monday Sep 10 - Oct 8 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Sep 11– Oct 9 9:30 a.m.

Blend Yoga:

This is an intermediate level class that pairs the flow of Vinyasa with the guided challenge of Slow Burn. Great for those newer to Yoga who want a challenge as well as those who have practiced for years.

Monthly Fitness schedules can be picked up at the

Northville Community Center, Hillside

Recreation Center or found on the Northville

Parks and Recreation Website:

northvilleparksandrec.org

Bingo & Cards

Beginner Cards

If you have some free time or just love to work on

puzzles, we always have a community puzzle going

at our puzzle station in the

Living Room of the Northville Community Center.

Finish the puzzle and you get to pick the next one to

work on! Fee: Free

Puzzles

Mah-Jongg

Day Time Room

Monday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ebert

Euchre Day Time Room Monday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Russell Pinochle & 500 Rummy (single deck) Day Time Room Tuesday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Russell

Party Bridge Day Time Room Wednesday 12 - 3:30 p.m. Russell No partner required Bridge Day Time Room Wednesday 6:15 - 10 p.m. Russell Duplicate style, bidding boxes, bring your partner, friendly game. Double-Deck Pinochle Day Time Room Thursday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ebert

Poker Day Time Room Friday 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ebert Fee: $1 Drop-in for all card groups

Cards & Games

Please sign up at the Community Center desk and once a group is formed, the instructor will notify you when class will begin. Beginner Cards are taught by volunteers. Fee: Free *Beginner Euchre *Refresher Bridge *Beginner Poker

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Bingo Come play Bingo with us. Waltonwood of Twelve

Oaks host this once per month activity in the Nield

Room at 1:00 p.m. on the dates below. Registration

is required at the Community

Center desk prior to the event.

See back page for more

information. Fee: Free

Thursday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. &

Bingo Extravaganza on Thursday, October 4 at

12:00 p.m.

September Friday Flicks October

September 7: Chappaquiddick :

2018 PG-13 (1 hr. 47 min)

In this historical drama, the car

accident that doomed Ted Kennedy's

presidential ambitions and resulted in

the drowning death of 28-year-old

Mary Jo Kopechne gets a fresh look,

focusing on the cover-up that followed

the crash.

September 14: Going In Style:

2017 PG-13 (1hr. 36 min)

Cheated out of their pensions, three

elderly friends decide to extract

justice from the system by robbing a

bank and then heading for Las Vegas.

But their grand plan starts to fall apart

when a dogged FBI agent picks up

their trail.

September 21: Book Club: 2018 PG-13

(1 hr. 44min)

Friends and members of the 60-plus

set, Diane, Jane, Sharon and Carol

have seen it all when it comes to

relationships. But after reading

"Fifty Shades of Gray," they're

inspired to make bold choices in the

romance department, with hilarious

results.

September 28: No Movie due to Special Event

FEE: $1 October 5: Wonder Wheel: 2017 PG-13 (1 hr. 41 min) Venerated director Woody Allen looks back to the New York City of his youth in this 1950s drama set amid the surroundings of Coney Island amusement park, where love, greed, betrayal and youthful dreams coalesce.

October 12: No Movie due to Craft Show

October 19: I Feel Pretty: 2018 PG-13 (1 hr. 50 min) Amy Schumer stars as Renee, a woman who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis. After suffering a fall, she wakes up believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. With this newfound confidence she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly, but what will happen when she realizes her appearance never changed?

October 26: Murder on the Orient Express: 2017 PG-13 (1hr. 54 min.) In this retelling of Agatha Christie's classic mystery, a train ride through Europe on the famed Orient Express becomes the setting for murder when an American passenger is slain -- and almost everyone on board is a suspect.

1 p.m.

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Thank you to our Movie Sponsor:

CareOne

Senior Care

Blood Pressure Check WellsBrooke Premium Home Health Care will be

providing blood pressure checks on the 2nd Tuesday of

each month.

September 11 & October 9

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Medical Equipment Loans

Wheelchair, walker, cane or other medical equipment

are available for FREE to Northville & Novi resi-

dents. The Return policy: equipment should be re-

turned within 90 days. We also accept new or gently

used medical equipment. Please call 248-305-2851

before dropping any equipment off to ensure we are

in need of equipment at that time.

Liquid Nutrition (Ensure)

Pick up times at the NCC: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Normal pickup dates are the 4th Friday of each

month.

To apply, contact Wayne County

Senior Services at 734-326-5202.

September 28 & October 26

Foot Reflexology Appointments: call the office for times and dates

Fee: $35 per hour; no-show $15

Clarence Brown, reflexologist, offers this wonderful,

alternative healing. These appointments go fast so

book early.

September 12 & 26

October 10 & 31

Call 248-305-2851

for your appointment.

Registration for appointments

are ongoing.

Congregate Nutrition Program

Hot, nutritious meals are provided Monday through

Friday at 11:45 a.m. at Allen Terrace, 401 High

Street, for a donation of $3.00. NOTE: Please call

248-231-9950 at least a day ahead so that a sufficient

number of meals can be available.

Homebound residents can receive a meal delivered to

their home through the Meals on Wheels program.

The phone numbers for this service are:

Oakland County: 810-632-2155

Wayne County: 734-326-5202

Telecare (Telephone Reassurance)

Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, senior resi-

dents can receive a telephone call to check on their

wellbeing or to just hear a friendly voice.

This service is run entirely by

volunteers and there is no charge.

To register, call 248-305-2851.

Caregiver Support Group

(Alzheimer’s Association 734-776-4466 or toll-free

at 800-272-3900)

To provide emotional support & coping skills to

families and caregivers relating to Alzheimer’s

disease. This group meets the 1st Tuesday of each

month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

September 4 & October 2

Pounds to lose? Try T.O.P.S What are you “Weighting” for?

Take Off Pounds Sensibly NOW as you begin your weight loss journey with TOPS. Come see what we’re all about on Thursday mornings at the Community Center. We meet in the Ebert Room. Weigh-in begins at 9:00 a.m. and a 30 minute meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Fun and camaraderie begins the minute you join!

Services

Northville Senior Adult Services 303 West Main Street Northville, MI 48167 248-305-2851

Website: www.northvilleparksandrec.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Staff: Pam Cameron, Senior Services Supervisor 248-305-2852 Erin Dobson, Transportation Coordinator 248-449-9934 Amy Alandt, Recreation Coordinator - Seniors 248-305-2873 Debbie Luterek & Sue Wilson, Office Assistants 248-305-2851 Rentals 248-305-2731 Northville Township 248-348-5800 www.twp.northville.mi.us City of Northville 248-349-1300 www.ci.northville.mi.us

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Contact Information Senior Advisory Commission Dick Brown, Chairperson Bob Lipmyer, Vice Chairperson Andrea Murdock, Secretary Lesa Buckland, City of Northville Patrick Giesa, Northville City Council Member Mindy Herrmann, Northville Township Trustee Genie Nehs, Northville Township Matt Wilk, Board Member, Northville Public Schools Janice Valade, City of Northville Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main St., and are open to the public. Applications for future openings on the Senior

Advisory Commission can be found on the City and

Township websites.

Northville Community Center

303 W. Main Street

Northville, MI 48167

1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 13 &

12:00 p.m. Bingo Extravaganza Thursday, October 4

Bring your friends and join us for an afternoon of food, friendship, prizes and fun! We will feast on

pizza, salad and refreshments and then play everyone’s favorite game B-I-N-G-O!

Day Date Time Fee

Thursday Sept 13 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. FREE Day Date Time Fee

Thursday Oct 4 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. FREE

Please Note: Due to limited space,

preregistration is required. Call 248-305-2851

Sponsored by:

Waltonwood Twelve Oaks