The senior center is now registering for 2024. Members must register annually for the Shelby Township Senior Center to participate in events and activities. The cost is $5 for Shelby Township and Utica residents or $10 for nonresidents.

You can register by visiting the senior center front desk located in the Shelby Township Activities Center at 14975 21 Mile Road.

Programs put on the Parks and Rec department after 5 p.m. typically do not require senior center membership.

Alzheimer’s Support Group 
6 PM  | 2ND MON
The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will be meeting at the activities center at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Join this safe place for caregivers, families and friends of persons with dementia to exchange practical information, develop a support system and learn about resources. All ages are welcome.

Art with Tony - Winning with Watercolor
9 AM-NOON
THU, NOV. 7, 14 & 21, DEC. 5 & 12 | $60
Join award winning artist, Tony Warren, as he guides us in watercolor instruction.

Bible Study
1 PM  |  MON
If you are interested in studying the bible, this is the group for you.

Bingo
10 AM | MON
Bingo is played every Monday at 10 a.m. Each bingo card is $1.00 - no limit! No registration is required.

Brain Games
1 PM  |  2ND & 4TH TUE
Did you know that keeping your brain active helps to prevent the onset of memory related disorders? Join us each month to exercise your brain. Please call to register. 

Bunco
1 PM | 1ST TUE
We are now playing bunco! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. 

Card Games
We are playing all kinds of card games at the Senior Center. We play Euchre, Pinochle, Hand and Foot, Shanghai Rummy, Bridge and Canasta. Check the calendar for specific days and times for the games that interest you!
Learning Days for Cards: Do you want to learn how to play Euchre or Pinochle? Register for teaching days by calling 586-739-7540 or visit the front desk. 

Card Making Class
10-11:15 AM | FRI, NOV. 8 & 22, DEC. 13 & 20
Are you interested in making your own greeting cards? Class sizes are limited. All card pieces are precut and glued together in class. Cards are $1 each. Registration at the front desk is required. 

Chess Group
1 PM  |  FRI
We have a chess group meeting on Fridays at 1 p.m. No registration is required.

Choir
10 AM  | WED
Do you like to sing or play an instrument? Then our Senior Center Choir is just for you. No need to be an expert, all skill levels are welcome. You’ll have a good time and a very rewarding experience.

Hearing Impaired Older Adults
9:30 AM | 3RD WED
Our deaf and hearing impaired group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. 

iPads
The senior center now has iPads available for use in the building. Please bring identification to check them out at the front desk.

iPad Classes 
CHECK WITH FRONT DESK FOR NEXT CLASS
Do you have an iPad that you want to learn how to use or are you thinking about getting an iPad and want to try using one to see if you like it? join our iPad classes beginning on Sept. 18 and running for three weeks. Our patient instructor will teach you the basics of an iPad and answer all of your questions. Bring your own iPad or use one of ours! Registration is required. 

Kiwanis Golden K Club
9 AM  | 2ND & 4TH MON
The Kiwanis Club of Shelby Township Golden K group now meets here on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 9 a.m. Come in and see the great ways that this group is helping seniors in our community and find out how you can help!

Knit & Crochet
11 AM | 2ND & 4TH WED
Our knit and crochet group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring the project you are working on for some show and tell. We also have a large supply of donated yarn that can be used for charitable projects. 

Mexican Train Dominoes
1 PM | THU
Join this rapidly growing group on Thursdays at 1 p.m. New players are always welcome. 

Quilting
12:30 PM | 1ST & 3RD WED
The Shelby Senior Stitchers meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month. They also meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month for a sewing day This group quilts all types of projects for many local charities and is open to new members. 

Red Hat Group
Interested in learning about the Red Hat Society? We have a chapter at the Senior Center that is open to new members. For more information, please contact Mary Lambert at 586-232-1147.

Rummikub
10 AM | THU
Join our Rummikub players every Thursday at 10 a.m.

Group Fitness Classes

Did you know we offer fitness classes? Check out our current line up and drop-in for an instructor-led class for only $3 per class. No advanced registration is required.

• Aerobics: 10-11 AM Tuesdays & Fridays
• Aerobics Dance Class: 11 AM-Noon Wednesdays
• Balance Class: 1-2 PM Mondays
• Chair Exercise: 10-11 AM Wednesdays
• Chair Yoga: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Mondays; 10:30-11:30 AM Thursdays
• Drum Class: 11 AM-Noon Fridays
• Line Dance: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
• Tai Chi: 2:30-3:30 PM Wednesdays
• Yoga: 10-11 AM Mondays; 1-2 PM Thursdays
• Zumba Gold: 12:30-1:30 PM Mondays

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Aerobic Exercise - This class is our highest level of impact and is taught by Sabrina and Heather.

Aerobics Dance Class - Join Joann for a great workout focusing on aerobic style dance. No skills or experience is required.

Balance Class - This class uses many different techniques to strengthen the core and to build balance and coordination.  We’ve learned that falls cause so many health concerns - now is the time to work to prevent them. This class is led by Laura and is considered low to medium impact.

Chair Exercise - Laura leads this low impact aerobic exercise class which has participants sit in a chair for most of the class.

Chair Yoga - This class is designed for people who have mobility challenges but would still like to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will use the wall and the chair for support, but will not be on the floor. Amanda is the instructor.

Drum Class - This class combines some sitting and standing exercises with music. Rhonda is the instructor.

Line Dance Class – This class introduces line dance to participants. More advanced participants may take advantage of extended time after the hour session is done. Lynn is the instructor. 

Tai Chi Class - This beginner class helps improve your quality of life, especially for those suffering from arthritis. It is great for body posture and increases strength and flexibility. It also aids in reducing pain. Stephanie is the instructor. 

Yoga - A well rounded mat yoga class. Includes standing and balancing postures, and stretches on the mat. This class is designed to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Please bring your own mat. Stephanie is the instructor on Mondays and Kelly is the instructor on Thursdays.

Zumba Gold - This Latin inspired workout incorporates dance and fitness routines set to Latin music. Zumba Gold is performed at a reduced intensity, but still burns a lot of calories. Debbie is the instructor.

*Classes are subject to cancellation from time to time. Follow us on Facebook for cancellations or schedule adjustments.

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Walking in the Parks

It’s finally time to get outdoors, enjoy the warm weather and our parks again.  We will officially start our walks outside on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9 a.m.  We will be alternating through the following parks:  

1. Heritage Garden

• Located on the SE Corner of 24 Mile Road & Van Dyke Ave., behind the township Municipal Building

2. Whispering Woods Park

• South Side of 21 Mile Road between Van Dyke Ave. & M-53

3. Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

• River Bends Drive – East side of Ryan Road and North of Auburn Road

4. River Bends Park

• South side of 22 Mile Road between Shelby and Ryan Roads

Listed below is the schedule for the walks. We will try to have a staff person walking with you every week. If the weather is too cold, or if it is raining, please assume that walking will be cancelled for the day. If you are uncertain about the schedule or the weather, please feel free to call the center after 8:30 a.m. and someone will assist you. The phone number is 586-739-7540. 

We are looking forward to spring and summer with the anticipation of bright skies and sunny days to make up for the very cold winter. 

2024 Walking Group Schedule

May 6                                 Heritage Garden

May 13                               Whispering Woods Park

May 20                               Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

May 27                               HOLIDAY

June 3                                River Bends Park

June 10                              Heritage Garden

June 17                              Whispering Woods Park

June 24                              Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

July 1                                  River Bends Park

July 8                                  Heritage Garden

July 15                                Whispering Woods Park

July 22                                Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

July 29                                River Bends Park

August 5                             Heritage Garden

August 12                           Whispering Woods Park

August 19                          Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

August 26                           River Bends Park

September 2                      HOLIDAY

September 9                      Heritage Garden

September 16                    Whispering Woods Park

September 23                   Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

September 30                   River Bends Park

October 7                          Heritage Garden

October 14                        Whispering Woods Park

October 21                        Shadbush Nature Center

October 28                        River Bends Park

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Pickleball

The senior center has three indoor pickleball courts and four outdoor courts. Outdoor courts are open for anyone to stop by and use while the building is open. We offer indoor sessions several times a week.

Instructional Pickleball 1
2-4 PM | THU, SEPT. 12, OCT. 3 & 24 | $5 per session
Are you interested in learning how to play pickleball? This class is designed for those who have never played pickleball. Learn the basics of this fast growing sport.

Instructional Pickleball 2
2-4 PM | THU, SEPT. 19, OCT. 10 | $5 per session
Have you started to play pickleball and wondered what is next? This class is designed for those that have knowledge of the game and have completed a beginner class.

Skills to Drills Pickleball
2-4 PM | THU, SEPT. 26, OCT. 17 | $5 per session
Are you interested in enhancing your pickleball skills? This class is designed for the intermediate pickleball player with at least 1 year of playing experience. Learn new shots and drills designed to enhance your play. After, practice what you have learned by playing some games.

Please note that class sizes are limited and registration is required. Refunds will only be issued if they are requested 72 hours prior to the start of the session.

Lob Machine Practice
1-4:45 PM  |  MON & APPOINTMENT
We set up our lob machine for practice Monday afternoons in the Wertz Room. Stop in and practice your skills.

Need medical equipment for short-term use? This closet is free to the community and contains things like crutches, canes, portable commodes, walkers and wheelchairs which you can check out and use for a short period of time. Call us for more  information and availability.

Macomb County Meals on Wheels serves meals at the senior center. A limited number of meals are available to eat in the building. Meals are distributed on a first come, first served basis beginning at 11:30 a.m.

If you are interested in receiving Meals on Wheels at your home, please contact Macomb County at 586-469-5228.

The senior center is excited to welcome a representative from the Macomb County Office of Veterans Services Department to the building twice a month from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month. 

While no appointment is necessary, please give us a quick call to make sure the representative is here.

Too many of our older and disabled neighbors are lonely and isolated. They long for just a brief visit now and then from someone who will take the time to sit and chat. Other families in our community are struggling to take care of a loved one at home. For these full-time caregivers, a break to run errands, go to their own doctor’s appointments or just relax for an hour is often impossible because their parent
or spouse cannot be left alone.

If you have a few hours, once or twice a month, to visit or just sit with an older or disabled adult, your gift of time will make a huge difference for our lonely and struggling neighbors. No hands-on or nursing experience is needed.

For more information, call the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers at 586-757-5551.

The Lounge

Stop in and visit the lounge any time the center is open. Enjoy a cup of coffee, visit with friends, play a board game, help build a puzzle or watch some television. We also have magazine subscriptions. Feel free to take, borrow or leave a book in our Book Nook. No matter what you do, our lounge is a great place to be.

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Daily Brain Teasers

Stop by the front desk and find our daily brain teaser. Complete the challenge and turn it in to be entered into a drawing for a monthly prize.

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Computers & IPads

We have a computer lab available  8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It offers free printing services and laptops with access to free wireless internet. Call the activities center at 586-731-0300 for more information. 

We also have IPads available to use in the building. Please bring identification to check them out at the front desk.

Dial 211 for free referrals

• Medicare Assistance: 800-803-7174
• MI Pension Rights: 866-735-7737
• MI Access to Food: 877-664-2233
• MI Services to Elderly: 517-373-8230
• Lakeshore Legal: 888-783-8190
• Meals on Wheels: 586-469-5228
• Macomb Veterans: 586-469-5315
• Macomb County Health Department: 586-469-5235

The senior center bus will take you for medical appointments anywhere between 18 Mile and 27 Mile roads and Romeo Plank and Livernois roads. We also transport for non-medical appointments within Shelby Township. Bus tickets are 50 cents each way. Call the senior center for more information at 586-739-7540.

• Senior Transportation Information and Guidelines
• SMART Bus Information
• SMART Bus Fares
• SMART Bus Map

Get in the Zoom Game

Are you interested in joining Zoom activities but aren’t sure how?  Read below for step-by-step instructions. Or download a sheet here.

Zoom On Your Computer

• You will need an internet connection to access Zoom from your computer.
• If you have a link for a Zoom event, follow it from a website or an email.
• Click on the line, "join from your browser."
• The page will then load to the Zoom event you are trying to reach.
• The activity or event you are joining will start automatically, but it may not begin until a specified time or until the host starts the session.

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Zoom on your Smart Phone

• If you have a link for a Zoom event, follow it from a website or an email.
• If your phone asks if you would like to open the link in the Zoom app, click, “Yes.”
• The Zoom app will open on your phone and take you to the activity page.
• The activity will start automatically once the host is ready to begin.
• Please note that the activity or event you are joining may not start until a specified time or until the host begins.

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Join a Meeting

• Enter the meeting ID.
• Click on the “Join” icon, and you will go to the Zoom meeting.
• Remember that your screen may appear frozen until the meeting starts.

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Complete this step if you plan to use Zoom often or if you don’t want to show up as a guest

• Go to www.zoom.us/signup.
• Enter your date of birth and your email address.
• Zoom will send a confirmation to the email address you have entered.
• Check your email and click on the “Activate Account” button in the email from Zoom.
• Create your Zoom account by entering your first and last name and create a password.
• Click on the continue button.
• On the next page, you may invite friends if you choose, or press "Skip This Step."

 

Flex your brain and try out these fun but challenging puzzles to keep your mind sharp.

Broken Pot - Match the pieces to the pot they broke off from.

Stained Glass - Find the differences between two stained glass windows.

Maze 1 - Solve your way out of the maze.

Identical Designs - Find which two squares have the same design.

1 to 100 - Find your way to the end of the maze by counting from 1 to 100

Maze 2 - Find your way to the end of the maze.

Honey Comb Match - Find which two sides of honey comb match each other.

Cross Word Puzzle - Solve the cross word puzzle.

Card Reflection - Find the reflection to each hand of cards.

Dominoes - Find out where the dominoes fit in this puzzle.

Sudoku - Fill in this number puzzle.

"For" Fun - Fill in the words that match their description.

First Name Game - Solve the common-known phrase.

Words with "KE" in Them - Fill in the words.

Beatlemania - Solve these Beatles-related word puzzles.

 

Holiday Puzzles:

Santa Scene - Find the differences between the two Santa pictures.

 

Answer Keys:

• Broken Pot
• Stained Glass
• Maze 1
• Identical Designs
• 1 to 100
• Maze 2
• Honey Comb Match
• Cross Word Puzzle
• Card Reflection
• Dominoes
• Sudoku
• "For" Fun
• First Name Game
• Words with "KE" in Them
• Beatlemania
• Santa Scene

Try out these fun and delicious recipes.

• Mom's Ginger Snaps
• Gina's Italian Cookies
• Blushing Applesauce
• Iced Pumpkin Cookies
• 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
• Brown Sugar Cookies
• Caramel Shortbread Squares
• Indoor S'mores
• Oaty Cereal Bars
• Summer Fruit Gallettes
• Whole Grain Jewish Apple Cake (Pareve)
• Christmas Stollen
• Peppermint Bark
• Winter Crisp
• Italian Picnic Salad
• Banana Bread
• Layered BLT Dip
• Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Slow Cooker Potato Soup
• Strawberry Puppy Chow
• Key Lime Pie
• Chicken Parmesan
• Quick Fettuccine Cacciatore
• Creamy Chicken Orzo

Print and color these relaxing and fun coloring pages.

• Sunset Whale
• Ice Cream Sweets
• River through the Woods
• Home-made Honey
• Flower Vase

Fall & Halloween

• Autumn Memories
• Fall Wreath
• Cat & Pumpkin
• Jack-o'-lantern
• Cornucopia

Winter & Christmas

• Snow Couple
• Snow Birds
• Christmas Tree

The Shelby Township Senior Center thanks the following individuals and businesses for their dedication and support to the senior center over the past year.

• Aetna
• Alcon Insurance
• ATI Physical Therapy
• Baldwin House Lakeside
• Beyond Fitness Family
• Brookdale Senior Living
• Comfort Keepers
• Free Star Financial – Shelby Township
• Macie Law
• Macomb County Office of Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging 1B
• Miller Vein
• Oak Street Health
• Oakleigh of Macomb
• Oakmont Senior Communities
• Shelby Crossing
• Shelby Township Senior Center Steering Committee
• Shorehaven Senior Living
• StoryPoint
• Sullivan Funeral Home
• Team Rehab – Shelby Township
• Tim Horton’s – Shelby Township
• Town Village of Sterling Heights
• Village at Orchard Grove