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A host of activities are offered for senior citizens at the Senior Community Center and Coogan Terrace Housing Complex. Melvindale Senior Community Center — Located in the Melvindale Civic Arena, the Senior Community Center is open from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. weekdays. The Center serves as a social club for those 60 and older. Special events include birthday parties and shopping expeditions. A number of daily activities are planned and a monthly calendar is available at the Center. Commodities are distributed each month at the Center. Lunch Program (Federally Funded) — A hot lunch nutrition program is offered to all seniors over 55 years of age. the lunch program is part of the Title III Federal Nutrition Program. The lunch is served at 11:30 A.M., weekdays. There is a cost of $2.25 (suggested donation) per person and reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. For more information, please call 429-1089. Meals On Wheels — Hot meals are provided to home-bound seniors five days a week. For information, contact the Wayne County Office of Nutrition at 1-800-851-1454 or the Melvindale Senior Community Center at 429-1089. Transportation Program — The City of Melvindale transports senior citizen residents that do not have transportation to the Senior Community Center, the bank, doctors' offices, grocery shopping, etc. The rides are provided by a SMART connector bus and 2-SMART Vans (minimal charge). All vehicles are handicap accessible. Melvindale Senior Center Activities SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP – For all seniors 55 years of age and older $12. Membership benefits include but are not limited to: monthly calendars mailed to member’s home prior to public distribution; preferred seating on trips, discounts on trips, activities & programs; free rides for non-drivers to scheduled doctor, dentist, beauty & barber shop appointments, trips to bank. REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVTIES INCLUDE – exercise, volunteer opportunities, massage therapist, flower arranging, computer classes, blood pressure, dining out, card playing, movie matinees, lunches, camping, ceramics, Bible study, art classes, day trips, speakers, shopping, legal aid, entertainment, tax help, classes bingo, socials, parties, calligraphy, gardening, casino trips, legislative updates MYSTERY TRIPS - Trips are a surprise! We can’t tell you where you’re going in advance, but it’s sure to be a hoot when you get there TRANSPORTATION - For the non-drivers transportation is available to the senior center, doctor & dentist or to the beauty/barber shop. Monday-Friday 9:15 AM – 2:15 PM. Appointments must be within a 5 mile radius of the Senior Center. Please allow 2 day notice. Non-members will be charged a nominal fee.
SENIOR STRETCH & TONE - No-impact chair adaptable exercise classes. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:00-11:00 AM $2 drop-in fee.
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