Detroit History Tours - Virtual Detroit Zoo Tour |
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Detroit History Tours -
Virtual Trip to the Detroit Zoo
Tuesday, December 8 1:30 PM
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Have you ever wondered why the Detroit Zoo is outside the city limits? Or what ever happened to the Old Safari Land Zoo on Belle Isle? From dramatic animal escapes to birdnapped, cuss word swearing macaws, eccentric zoo keepers to fiery politicians, and more than a few strange tales (tails) the story of Detroit’s zoos is a wild one.
Join the award winning historians of Detroit History Tours for a Complimentary virtual presentation where you’ll learn the little known story of the city’s first zoo, which dates back to the 1800’s when a down on its luck circus was bought by an entrepreneurial Detroiter. You’ll explore the oddities of the city’s Victorian era zoo which housed sea lions who swam in shallow pools, polar bears that enjoyed Michigan's winters, and a kangaroo that once escaped all the way to Grosse Pointe! Together you’ll flip though postcards of the fabled Detroit’s Children’s Zoo- learning about the guinea pigs' very strange enclosure. We conclude with the modern day Detroit Zoo, and the mayor who almost missed the ribbon cutting because of a 12 foot bear!
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Register NOW for December ZOOM virtual fitness |
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ZOOM virtual fitness classes begin Tuesday, December 1st
With the weather changing, now is the time to check out popular fitness classes online like: Cardio Party & Core, Cardio Dance Party, Blended Yoga, Barre Balance, Mindful Movement Pilates, Tai Chi, Small Group Personal Training, Ageless Yoga, Cardio Core Conditioning, Cardio Strength & Balance and Zumba.
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Watch the video above to see how easy it is to register online for virtual fitness classes at BTSS.
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Free Grocery delivery Shipt for Oakland County Seniors |
Oakland County has partnered with Shipt, a grocery delivery service, to provide a FREE one-year membership for unlimited, same-day delivery to Oakland County residents aged 60 or older. The Oakland Together Grocery Delivery program will help older adults maintain access to the everyday items they need without having to expose themselves to risk unnecessarily.
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Virtual Presentation
Wednesday, December 9 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Join Lynn Breuer, LMSW, CHC for a fun, informative and interactive presentation on the aging brain’s health and wellness, including the most recent non-pharmacological research and an introduction to cognitive fitness. Just like we make time to go to the gym to strengthen our muscles and keep our bodies as healthy and strong as possible, we also need to give our brains regular exercise to fight normal cognitive changes that come with aging and to optimize our cognitive abilities. Cognitive fitness classes are an evidence-based program developed to help maintain and stimulate six major functions of the brain – reaction time, visual spatial skills, attention, memory, language and problem solving.
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The Detroit Institute of Arts has partnered with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation to offer a special virtual program for adults 55 and older Friday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. For this program, the Michigan Opera Theatre paired DIA artwork with classic operas to create Picturing Opera, a blend of music and art.
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Get Set Up Michigan
offering free classes
You CAN Zoom! Start a new tradition with a toast, dinner or dessert with friends and family this holiday season. Zoom is an excellent and easy to learn tool to keep you connected with loved ones near and far. GetSetUp or BTPL can guide your learning. Try it today!
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Bloomfield Township Senior Services
4315 Andover Rd, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Ph. 248-723-3500, Fax 248-723-3519
The senior center is currently closed to the public.
Christine Tvaroha Director
www.bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors
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