On Saturday, September 23 over 80 people exercised  their compassion for seniors in need.  The 5K included people of all ages and abilities on a beautiful though VERY warm day.  The event raised over $2,500 dollars for Meals on Wheels and the Friendship Club Adult Day Service and highlighted these important supportive services available to Township seniors. 

 

Friendship Club Adult Day Service provides therapeutic activities in an encouraging and safe environment for people experiencing dementia.  Nearly 10,000 hours annually of care equals essential respite for families and spouses as they strive to keep loved ones in their homes. 

 

The "Meals on Wheels" team delivers 8,000 hot meals annually to assist seniors experiencing limitations with driving and mobility.  Friendly volunteer drivers provide a safety check and a smile with the meal  to reduce risks associated with increasing isolation.

 

"The staff, volunteers, sponsors and walkers created a tremendous success while having a lot of fun.  We are so grateful"  said Christine Tvaroha, Director of BTSS.

Special thanks to our sponsors American House, Oakmont Senior Living Rochester and SameAddress.

Bloomfield Township Senior Center 2017 5K Walk

Bloomfield Origins      

Tuesday, October 3          10:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee: $3 resident/$5 non-resident

Historian, J. Marshall & H. J. Peters present the historic tale of the Township.  Learn about the 200 year old survey post driven in the ground in 1817 is discovered for the 4-Corners Survey.  

 

Air Quality Allergy Asthma       

Wednesday, October 4   

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee: $3 res/$5 non-resident

B. Smith II from the Community Outreach Engagement Core at Wayne State University will present on how indoor air can be an issue in our homes as well as outside air. An educational opportunity to learn ways to reduce Asthma and allergy triggers. Enjoy bagels and coffee!   Sponsored by Sanctum Medical. 

 

Detroit Roaring'20s                    

Tuesday, October 10       

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee: $3 resident/$5 non-resident

B. Boettner, Detroit Historical Society.  The 20's-the automobile business was at full throttle; Prohibition created a rum running industry; conventions loved Detroit as did organized crime. Sponsored by Woodward Hills.  

Register online or call 248-723-3500.