Canton Club 55+ Prime Times eNewsletter

NOVEMBER 2021 EDITION
Canton Club 55+ Senior Center
www.cantonfun.org/476  |  734/394-5485


Safe, Sound, and Secure Seminar

Spots Still Available For FREE Senior Seminar to be Held on November 10.


Pre-Registration Is Required by midnight November 1st

All Canton seniors are invited to learn more about personal safety during this popular Canton Club 55+ program, which will be held on November 10 from 12-3 p.m. at the Summit on the Park.  Presented by Canton Public Safety, this free informative seminar will help you learn new techniques to keep you and your family safe. Speakers, interactive booths, lunch, and give-a-ways are just a few highlights of this event.  Pre-Registration is required to participate. 


Registration:
Pre-Registration is required to participate in the FREE event. All participants must register by midnight November 1 to secure a spot! For more information and to register, click here or call 734/394-5485. 

Activity Code: CB2706
Register Here Today!


Visit Canton Club 55+ online or on Facebook

Stay in the Know

Follow Canton Club 55+ on Facebook to keep up-to-date with new program, events, and activities. Just search www.facebook.com/cantonclub55 to learn about Travel Thursdays, where you can go on a virtual tour of amazing places from the comfort of your own home. From museums to Wonders of the World, every week is a new experience. Fresh and flavorful recipes are also spotlighted every Friday morning.

Canton Club 55+ Giving Tree

Now through December 3, 2021
Help us fill our tree now through December 3. Donations of new hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves will be collected for elementary aged children in the Canton Community. Your contribution will help us keep these kids warm this winter. Drop your donations off in the Club 55+ Office during business hours.


Kim Thrams
Kim Thrams

CANDID Conversations with Canton Club 55+

Canton Club 55+ will be featuring a different captivating member every month!  Would you like to be featured?  Please call Canton Club 55+ at 734/394-5485 or email us at Jennifer.galazka@canton-mi.org 

Kim Thrams is the first member to be featured in "Candid Conversations with Club 55+!"  Thank you, Kim, for allowing us to profile you.  

Kim leads an incredible life.  Kim was born in Vietnam and came to America in 1968. From there she proceeded to get married and have a family.  Kim is extremely proud of her 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren! Kim was married for 41 years and worked for 30 years at Sears Roebuck & Co, in the service department.  Kim’s fondest memory is when she returned with her family to Vietnam in February 2018 for two wonderful weeks and remembered the beautiful weather and visiting loved ones.  

Kim has been part of Club 55+ since 2008 and considers the Summit like her second home! You can find Kim participating in many activities at Club 55+ such as Billiards, Euchre and Mah-jongg.  Kim also has done volunteer work in Canton at the Summit on the Park, Village Theater and Liberty Fest!   

Some Fun Facts about Kim: 
Kim is an extremely talented artist (example on the right)
She likes attending summer festivals and concerts
Her favorite activities are baking and cooking new cuisine!  

Kim’s Motto to live by:  "I’m grateful for being in this country and thankful to have a wonderful family and strive to be kind and helpful to everyone”.  

Thank you, Kim, for sharing your life with us and we are so
grateful to have you as a member of Canton Club 55+.


Programs and Classes

Get Dancin' with Canton Leisure Services


Country Line Dancing

Wednesdays, November 3 - December 15
7:00-7:55 p.m.

Learn line dances including: Cowboy Hustle, Watermelon Crawl, Country Cha-Cha & more.
Fee: $35M / $39R / $51NR
Activity Code: CL1536

Latin LINE Dancing

Wednesdays, November 3 - December 15
8:05-9:00 p.m.

Learn & practice Line Dances with a Latin flair!
Fee: $35M / $39R / $51NR
Activity Code: CL1538

Veterans Day

Salute to Service

Thursday, November 11
Village Theater at Cherry Hill

Canton will honor area service men and service women who have served or who are currently serving in the Armed Forces at our annual Salute To Service event at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road. Doors open for this free event at 6:00 p.m., with the stage presentation is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Book Discussion Group

Sponsored by the Canton Public Library. this group meets every 4th Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. Discussions will be led by the Information Services Librarians and will include a different book each month. Register with Club 55+. Upcoming books include:

  • November 18: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
  • December 16: When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald

Holiday Celebration in a Box (Special Edition)

To get you in the holiday spirit, the Canton Club 55+ team is putting together a "Holiday Celebration in a Box" Special Edition, available to participants ages 55 and older. 

Pick-up will be held at the Summit on the Park Banquet parking lot and is scheduled for December 16 in a drive-thru style from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Take home these festive goodies to enjoy during this holiday season. Please note that this box will be extra special with lots of holiday cheer! Each box will include: a lunch that is fitting of the holiday, yummy holiday treats, hot beverage with mix-ins, a door prize ticket, a craft to make on your own, and more! Fee is $18 per Holiday Celebration Box. Pre-registration is required by Friday, December 3. Register early since this will fill up fast!

For more information or to register, call Canton Club 55+ at 734/394-5485 or visit www.cantonfun.org/register (activity code: CB2721).

Make & Take Craft: Picture Frame Snowman

Wednesday, December 15, 1:00 p.m.
This adorable little picture frame snowman is perfect for winter and the holiday season. Kits will be available for pick up on December 14. Individuals can complete the project on their own, or in-person at Club 55+ to work together on December 15 at 1:00 p.m. Colors and styles may vary and space is limited. Must have a minimum or 5 participants registered in order for this activity to go on as planned.
Fee:  $12M / $12R / $13NR
Activity Code: CB2226


Club 55+ Fruit Cake Sale

Claxton Fruit Cake Sale


Please visit Canton Club 55+ to purchase these delicious Fruit Cakes. Choose Regular or Dark in the following sizes:

  • 1 lb. $6
  • 2 lbs. $11
  • 3 lbs. $16

If you have any questions, please call Canton Club 55+ at 734/394-5485. Accepted Payments: Cash or check made payable to  P-C Civitan Club.


Club 55+ Wii Bowling League

Sports


Wii Bowling Leagues will be Back in January 2022!

There will be no Wii Bowling Leagues held during November and December. Please check back next month for league sign up information that will begin in January 2022!

Canton Club 55+ Indoor Pickleball

Indoor Pickleball (Drop-In)

Now through February 25
Summit on the Park

Pickleball is a mixture of tennis and badminton and is a great source of cardio. Please register at Club 55+ front desk and sign a medical waiver prior to your first time playing. Paddles are available to borrow at the Canton Club 55+ desk.

Mon - Beginners: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tue/Thu - Advance: 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Tue/Thu - Int/Novice: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wed/Fri - All levels: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $0M / $3R / $5NR per day


Canton Club 55+ Trips

Featured Trips

Canton Club 55+ offers access to a variety of trips throughout the year through our partnership with local travel agencies.

For full descriptions of available trips, please visit www.cantonfun.org/register and search for the specific trip by name. Limited space is available for all trips, so be sure to register early! For more information or to register over the phone, please contact Canton Club 55+ at 734/394-5485.


Community Events

There are plenty of exiting classes, events and activities happening in Canton during November and December.  Area residents are invited to participate in these up-coming community events that are scheduled to take place throughout Canton:

  • Holiday Artisan Market - November 6
  • Santa Letters - November 9-30
  • Search for Big Foot Hike - November 13
  • 19th Annual Turkey Trot - November 25
  • Winter Wonderland - December 1 & 2
  • Holidays in Heritage - December 4-31
  • Santa Breakfast - December 4
  • Santa is Coming to YOUR Town - December 9, 14, 16

Visit our Events-At-A-Glance webpage or call 734/394-5460 for detailed event descriptions, pricing, and registration links.


Important Facility Face Mask Information: As we distribute this e-Newsletter, face masks are strongly recommended for all visitors entering the Summit on the Park, regardless of vaccination status. For additional information, contact the Summit on the Park front desk at 734/394-5460.

Canton Club 55+

Located inside the Summit on the Park
Parkview Room
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton, MI 48188
734/394-5485  www.cantonfun.org/476

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