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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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Friendship Center Has Plenty to Offer Seniors in October

Westland, MI - Seniors looking to attend events at the Friendship Center this October have plenty of options available. The Friendship Center is located at 1119 Newburgh Road. Below is a list of their upcoming events and the details - bring friends and family!

Senior Health and Resource Day, Friday, October 10, 9:30 am - 12 noon - This event is part of National Senior Health & Fitness Day - stop by for this fun and informative event! A lasagna luncheon will follow the event. $2 donation at sign up goes to the Senior Rider Assistance Program. Sign up at the front desk of the Friendship Center. Flu shots will be available that day, as well as sign up for Shingles vaccine.

Lunch with Elvis!, Friday, October 17, 12 noon - 2:30 pm - Join us for this rocking event with music that's a blast from the past! Eat lunch, and listen and dance to music by Elvis. Once again, Lance Slaton will be running the show! Sign-up at the front desk, $10 per ticket.

Medicare Enrollment Day, Monday, October 20, starting at 10 am - Residents approaching the age of 65 looking to enroll in Medicare are encouraged to stop by the Friendship Center. This is a great opportunity for those looking to enroll in the health care program and learn what you need to sign up. Also, if you are looking to change your Medicare option, that information will be available as well! It starts at 10 am and will run all day.

Halloween Dog Walk in Coburn Park (behind the Friendship Center), Friday, October 31, 12:30 - 2 pm - Must be pre-registered.

Bring your pup in costume for $5, which will include donuts, cider, and a chance to win a gift card! There will be four different dog contests by panel of three judges. We hope you and your costume-clad pups can join us for this great event!

One dog per person - must be leashed.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".