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Walking Track will be sponsored by American House Senior Living for the months of June, July and August. Residents' fees for the track will be waived. We are grateful for corporate support of this program.
Monthly Payment Options are now available for ease of payment. The following programs have the option for monthly registration: Pickle Ball, Billiards, Table Tennis, Euchre, Poker, Mah-jong, Band, Movies and Bridge. The Book Club has an annual option.
Residents will not be turned away due to inability to pay. Please call Christine for a confidential financial application.
Policy:
In order to ensure a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment we are making minor adjustments to fees for the following programs as of May 7, 2018.
Band, Billiards, Book Club, Euchre, Maj-jong, Movies and Walking Track - $2 per visit.
Pickleball and Table Tennis - $3 per visit.
Fees for other programs will remain the same ($2-11 per visit). Examples include Ancestry, Women's and Men's Club and Bridge, as well as all fitness programs.
Non-residents will pay an additional $2 per visit for drop-in programs.
Open Walking Track is included for any paid fitness programs such as Open House/Swim and classes.
BTP Library programs at the center will be complimentary to residents.
Services such as Medicare Counseling, Support Groups and Blood Pressure are complimentary for residents.
Drop-in fees are collected to support daily cleaning of the facility, restroom supplies, utilities and building maintenance, staffing and communications.
Taxes fund only half the cost of current programs and supportive services. Contributions in the form of fees from people enjoying programs are essential (Budget = $1,700,000 and tax revenue = $885,000.
Indeed, the Senior Service millage equals 3/5th of one penny for each dollar paid by taxpayers. The average BT household is valued at $520,000 and pays $47 for senior services annually.
BTSS is proud that our growth continues with about 75,000 visits annually. This unique, highly cost-effective department operates with 80 percent part-time staff - more than half of whom are Township residents themselves.
We truly appreciate the fair contributions of all who value these important programs.
Sincerely,
Christine Tvaroha
(248) 723-3500.
