The City of Allen Park offers a wide range of year round activities and services for residents, age 62 and older. The Allen Park Senior Program operates Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. The office is located inside the Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White Street. For more information, please call: 313-928-0770. Our monthly newsletter, “THE GRAPEVINE” will keep you connected with all the exciting programs for Seniors.
Senior Application: Click here
To view the AUGUST Grapevine click below:
AUGUST GRAPEVINE
ALLEN PARK SENIOR PROGRAM
AUGUST 2017 GRAPEVINE
Allen Park Community Center
15800 White St. Allen Park, MI 48101
Office Phone Number: 313-928-0770
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Lunch/Meals on Wheels: 313-928-1775
Menu on Back Page
Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
(Call 24 hrs in advance for Reservation)
Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Liquid Nutrition: (734) 326-5202 OR 1-800-851-1454
3rd Friday of Month (9:00 a.m. – 12 noon)
Listed are some of the events and activities going on in August:
BINGO – Tuesday at 12:30pm, .25 cents per card.
Blood Pressure Testing- First Tuesday of the month, August 1, 10:00-11:30am
Cardio Drumming – Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Champaign Park 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Redmond – August 31, 2017. Call the Office to book your appointment, 313-928-0770.
Hearing Impaired Social Gathering – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Massage with Denise – (By appointment) August 10
th, August 24th & September 7th, 2017.
Pickleball – Tuesday & Thursday 9 – Noon, $3.00 per person.
Pinochle - Thursday at 12:00 noon, $1.50 per player
Quilters- Wednesday Room F & G at 10am
Senior Exercise with Mary - Monday, Wednesday & Fridays at 9am, $3 fee paid to Mary
Senior Trips – U of M Stadium August 21 $20.00.
Street Fair – Friday August 4
th & Saturday August 5
th 2017.
Tai Chi with Barb Reynolds – Monday & Friday at 10am, $3 fee paid to Barb.
Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Day – Saturday, August 12, 8 am – 2 p.m. Westland Shopping Center 35000 Warren. Saturday, October 7, 8 am – 2 pm. W.C.C.C. 21000 Northline Rd, Taylor.
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR FLYERS IN THE LOBBY
Planning a party……We have seven (7) rooms for rent.
Or planning a picnic……We have picnic shelters to rent from May – October.
Call or stop by the Parks & Recreation Department for more info (313) 928-0770.
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VISIT OUR WEB PAGE AT CITYOFALLENPARK.ORG FOR NEW
SENIOR BUS TRIP:
Join us for a one-of-a-kind ONE DAY Senior Trip.
We will explore the history of Michigan in Lansing, visit one of the oldest baking mills in Michigan, visit Eastern Market for
produce, cruise the Detroit River, tour a 1920’s mansion and end the summer with a hearty “GO BLUE” tour of Michigan Stadium! Space is limited, so reserve your spot! Price of trip includes
transportation and admission . Lunch is your responsibility.
Absolutely NO REFUNDS.
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April 25, 2017 $10.00
Jiffy Factory
FULL--waitlist available
May 22, 2017 $15.00
State of Michigan Capital Building
Michigan History Museum
FULL--waitlist available
June 6, 2017 $5.00
Eastern Market/Vivio’s Restaurant
FULL--waitlist available
June 28, 2017 $20.00
Diamond Jack Boat Tour
FULL--waitlist available
July 19, 2017 $15.00
Wildwood Manor
FULL--waitlist available
August 8, 2017 $5.00
Eastern Market
August 21, 2017 $20.00
U of M Football Stadium
Please see the GRAPEVINE or flyers in the Lobby for more information!
FLU SHOTS
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) will provide Flu Shots and Pneumonia Shots at the Allen Park Community Center
15800 White St.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
$33 for Flu Shot
$95 for Pneumonia Shot
Call 313-928-0771 for appointment
For more information, click here
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Our main purpose is to provide an accessible means of transportation for Allen Park Senior Citizens who cannot drive. Reservation for the van service must be made at least 24 hours in advance; and 1 week in advance for the handicap accessible bus. Call for reservations 313-928-0770. The use of this system is limited to the Senior Members and will only transport members in a 3-mile radius of the City of Allen Park. The schedule is as follows:
Mondays - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Rides for medical appts, banking needs, & grocery shopping at Meijer (Allen Park) are $2.00 each way (cash only payable to the driver upon pickup)
Tuesdays - 8:30am - 3:30 pm
Rides to the Allen Park Community Center for senior program activities, $1.00 round trip (cash only payable to the driver upon pickup). Also, Rides for medical appts, banking needs, and shopping are $2.00 each way (cash only payable to the driver upon pickup)
Wednesdays - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Rides for medical appts, banking needs, & grocery shopping to Kroger (Southfield Rd.) are $2.00 each way (cash only payable to the driver upon pickup)
Thursdays - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Rides to the Allen Park Community Center for senior program activities, $1.00 round trip (cash only payable to the driver upon pickup). Also, Rides for medical appts, banking needs, and shopping are $2.00 each way (cash only payable to the driver upon pickup)
Fridays - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Rides for medical appts, banking needs, hair appts, grocery shopping at Meijer (Allen Park) are $2.00 each way (cash only payable to the driver upon pickup)
NEW "SAME DAY SHUTTLE" SERVICE
Need a ride at the last minute? We can help with our new "SAME DAY SHUTTLE" service! Give us a call!
A growing population of senior citizens in the City of Allen Park and an increasing demand for mobility enabled the City of Allen Park to offer this new "Same Day Shuttle" service Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Last call for pick up will be at 3:15pm. The cost of this same day service is $3 each way.
The service is open to members of the Allen Park Senior Center Area Transportation (SCAT). The yearly fee is $9 for residents. This new service was designed with senior citizens in mind including doctor's appointments and various shopping areas, located within the 3 mile radius of Allen Park.