Pittsfield Township

Senior Center Newsletter

August 2023

As a way to say thank you members, we're having a special National Senior Center Month Lunch Celebration for members at the Pittsfield Township Park Pavilion on September 8th . Lunch will be provided by Texas Roadhouse. Social time starts at 11am and lunch will be served at 11:30am. This event is open to Pittsfield Senior Center members only and limited to the first 100 registered participants. Registration opens Aug 1st. Deadline to register is Sept 1st. Memberships are valid 1/1 - 12/31 and fees can be paid in person or online prior to picnic registration.

August is a quiet month at the center as we prepare for the WCC and fitness classes to resume in September. Do you have a class you'd like to see this fall in the fitness room? Tell us!

Registration for all fall programs opens August 1st. We have several new classes starting in September with more information coming in the next newsletter. Please register for any and all programs you attend. This is the only way we know who to contact if a program is cancelled, postponed or changed.

Potlucks are back! PSI Travel Group will be hosting a potluck on July 28th at noon here at the center. Come join the fun at 11am to chat with friends. There will be a special election for a new PSI board at 1pm. PSI Travel Group annual membership is $5 payable by check only.

PSI Travel Group will also be hosting their Annual Picnic Potluck on August 25th at noon here at the center. $2 suggested donation. They will provide hot dogs and drinks. Bring a dish to pass for 8 people.

Top Gun: Maverick is our Movie of the Month at the Senior Center on August 25th at 1pm. FREE to members!

Mahjong finally has enough people for game play. Come join the fun on Tuesday mornings at 10am . Not sure how to play? Come watch the game and learn!

Save the date! Our Health Fair & Flu Shot Clinic will be held here at the Senior Center on October 13th from 9am - 12pm. Details will be coming in the next few months.

Pittsfield Township Senior Center ANNUAL membership is open for all 50+

Pittsfield Township Community/Senior Center

701 W. Ellsworth Rd.

Ann Arbor 48108

734-822-2117

Monday, 8am-5pm

Tuesday-Friday,

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Recreation Coordinator

Tanya Andrews

Farmers Market Coordinator

Stacie Jackson

Adult Program Specialist

Jen Davis

Nature Program Specialist

Ashleigh Donahey

Farmers Market Specialist

Sally Nelson

Recreation Staff

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New Programs & Classes

Focus: HOPE

Focus: HOPE will now be offering FREE monthly food distribution on the second Thursday of every month,11-11:30am, in the Senior Center parking lot.

8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9 & 12/14. This program is for seniors 60+.

For additional information, Focus: HOPE can be reached at 313-494-4600.

Free food is available to single seniors with an annual income of $18,954 or a two senior family with an annual income of $25,636. If you're income is slightly over, Focus: HOPE may be able to help. Please bring the following information to certify. 1 - identification, 2 - proof of age, 3 - proof of residency, 4 - household size. Focus: HOPE runs this program.

Supplemental Food Program Food Packages contain: milk, pasta/grains, cereal, protein, meat, vegetables/soup, fruits/juice and cheese.

Snack & Learn - How to Thrive while Aging Solo

Presented by Nicole Boyer of EHM Senior Solutions

Thursday, July 27 11am - 12pm - Snacks Provided - Registration Required

Solo aging is widespread, and it’s on the rise. You may fall into this category if you have never married, have been living alone since a divorce, are widowed, have relatives or children that live far away or do not to have children. Solo agers face unique scenarios and joys as they get older. A plan to maintain your future independence, choices, and satisfaction is essential. Learn how to plan now so you can thrive later. Topics discussed include home modifications for aging in place, creating medical directives, building social networks, identifying your caregiving team before a crisis, and much more.

Computer Help with Jack Spence - FREE

Thursdays, July 6 - Aug 31. 45 Minute sessions beginning at 9am, 10am and 11am

JACK IS BACK and ready to help you with your PC needs! This program is for individuals only and does not apply to business equipment. Projects should be short in nature and resolved within one or two visits. Call us at 734-822-2117 to set up an appointment.

Family & Intergenerational Programs

Movie in the Park - The Super Mario Brothers! - FREE

7:30pm, August 25 @ Lillie Park

Fun for the whole family! Concessions will be available for purchase.

Jazzfest - 7-9pm, August 12 & 19 @ Montibeller Park - FREE

Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation Online Catalog

Most of our programs, dates, costs and descriptions can be found here!

In the Spotlight...

Click the class name for a link to more detail and online registration.

ABC's of Self Defense

Saturday, August 5th, 12-1pm - $15R/$20NR

Dementia Friendly Movie @ Emagine Theater

Tickets for Dementia Friendly Screening events are just $5.00 each. Free popcorn and food. RSVP in advance for tickets and to learn more, email Jim at jimmangisr@gmail.com. Movies are shown on the second Wednesdays of the month at the Emagine Theater in Saline.

Washtenaw Support Network for Caregivers

Washtenaw Support Network for Caregivers is a new program to support informal/family caregivers of older adults (age 60+; the caregiver can be an adult of any age). We are offering a variety of services, all at no cost to the caregivers.

Program offerings include:

Social outings to give caregivers a chance to relax and connect
Educational programs on topics related to caregiving
Respite care during caregiver activities
Individualized care-planning consultations
Home chore and handyman services

The first outing for caregivers will be a free, guided tour of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. That event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 1:00-3:00 PM.

Questions can be directed to washtenawcaregivers@umich.edu

Gentle Yoga $70NR/$65R

Wednesdays, Sept 13 - Oct 25, 2023 2:30 - 3:30pm. Registration opens 8/1

Book Club - Animal Farm by George Orwell

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10:30 - 11:30am

Help with Technology & Apple Products

Wednesdays 7/26 & 8/30 9 - 10am FREE

Mateen Jaffer of Jafferson Computers joins us to answer your technology questions.

Now by appointment only. Please call us to reserve your spot.

Investment Workshops - Sponsored by Edward Jones - FREE

Social Security: Your Questions Answered - Wednesday, Aug 16 3:30pm

Hosting a picnic, potluck, party, me eting...check out the new Montibeller Pavilion!

Nature Programs

Senior Strolls

Wednesdays, May - August 11:00am - 12:30pm FREE

Registration Required. Meets at Lillie Park South

Come for a walk on the wild side. Socialize and Exercise with loops from .5 - 2+ miles, pick your level of intensity. Wear your walking shoes, dress for the weather, it’s a good idea to bring water, a walking stick or trekking pole, some bug spray, and a hat.

We’ll all walk together around the paved path, for some that will be plenty and for others that’ll be a warm-up for the longer gravel path, and for the more adventurous walkers there are additional paths to explore after that. Come as often as you can.

Join our naturalists for a variety of nature programs at our parks.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Tree Tales - July 27 6pm - $10R/$15NR

Invasive Species Workday

August 12 at 10am - Lillie Park South Pavilion #3

Wetland Wonders - August 17 6pm - $10R/$15NR

In Person Farmers Market - Thursdays 2-6pm

Vendors will have seasonal produce, farm fresh eggs, pastured meat, fish, baked treats, honey, and much more!

Join us for our 10 year anniversary celebration all summer!

Online Pittsfield Township Farmers Market

Place your order Saturday-Monday, and then pick up your items on Thursdays, 2:00-6:00pm @ 6201 W. Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48108 (Platt & Michigan Avenue) throughout the year.

Online Ordering: pittsfieldtownship.localfoodmarketplace.com

PSI Travel Group Announcements

PSI Travel Group POTLUCKS ARE BACK!

PSI Travel Group is looking for members to join the board for 2023. Please attend the potluck and vote on July 28th. Social hour 11am followed by a potluck at noon and voting at 1pm. Please bring a dish to pass for 8+ people. PSI Travel Group will not be providing a main dish for this potluck. A $2 donation is requested for each person.

Participation in the potluck is not required to participate in the election of board members. You must be a PSI Travel Group member to vote. Membership can be renewed before you vote. PSI extended trips, football parties and other PSI run events will only happen with a viable board to run the PSI Travel organization.

Activity offerings - August 2023