Resident requests for Meals on Wheels doubles during Covid 19 shutdown

April 16, 2020

Requests for Meals on Wheels

doubles during shutdown

Meals on Wheels during the shutdown

BTSS closed to the public on March 13th but the delivery of essential services like Meals on Wheels (MOW) has doubled. We have added 27 new clients and have 205 meals scheduled to go out on Monday, April 20th.

New MOW customers report that they are surprised the meals taste so good. They are grateful that we are still providing the service as grocery delivery is becoming more and more difficult. Just that one meal a day makes all the difference in their lives. Many of the recipients have no family in town to help them. They know that once a week a caring person will arrive at their door to bring them meals, assuring them that even though they may be alone, they are not alone. We have room for more capacity and look forward to continued growth and connection! MOW can be a great addition to family support as well.

For more information, visit the Bloomfield Township website or call 248-723-3500 to enroll in the MOW service.

BTSS "Friendly Callers" make daily

reassurance calls to local residents

Telephone Reassurance/Friendly Callers

For many years BTSS volunteers have been calling their neighbors to check in and have a uplifting conversation. These kind folks with comforting voices, reassure people that they are not alone, and provide a sense of security. Customers and their family members appreciate the valuable social connection.

Now the need is even greater. If you or someone you know would like to receive a phone call, we would be happy to include you in our program. Volunteers call Monday through Friday or any day the call is desired, between 9:00 and 11:00 AM for a friendly conversation and to check on well being. Call BTSS at 248-723-3500 for more information.

Virtual Fitness Class options

BTSS offers 75 different fitness programs on a weekly basis. These classes, from yoga to Zumba to cardio classes promote health, but also offer a social connection that many of us value and miss.

Due to popular demand we are trying virtual formats! Maggie Barclay, BTSS fitness coordinator has filmed four classes available in the following ways:

Bloomfield Township Video on Demand
Weekdays at 8 AM on BCTV channel 15.
ZOOM trial online "meetings" for select classes.

Response has been so positive! ZOOM allows people to workout at home and connect with their fitness classmates. We are working to offer several of our fitness classes in a ZOOM video format to begin in May. Stay tuned!

Bloomfield Township Senior Services 'Gentle Moves Yoga'

General Info

Bloomfield Township

Senior Services
4315 Andover Rd.
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
248-723-3500
248-723-3519 Fax

Monday-Thursday 7 AM-8 PM
Friday 7 AM-6 PM
Saturday 8 AM-2 PM

www.bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors

Township Resident Helpline

Our Township leadership has created a Resident Help Line for any unmet needs for people of any age. The help line is monitored 7 days a week; call 248-723-3455.

It's Time to Complete the 2020 Census

You can complete your Census form online if you have computer and internet access or call 844-330-2020 if you do not have computer access or wish to not use a computer.

Michigan Opera Theater Online

While sheltering at home many local Detroit musical organizations are offering great resources online.

Michigan Opera Theater is offering many different performances for your online viewing.

Christine Tvaroha
Director

Bloomfield Township Senior Services

www.bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors

248-723-3500

Monday - Thursday 7 AM - 8 PM

Friday 7 AM - 6 PM

Saturday 8 AM - 2 PM