Grief Support Group Now Available

During periods of intense grief, it's okay to feel a wide array of emotions. A grief support group will help guide you towards living life again. Group leader Ann will support you through the grieving process, as you walk towards healing and rebuilding your life within this “new normal”. This group will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Summit on the Park Arts I Room. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 21.

Register today for these FREE Support Groups at: www.cantonfun.org/register with Code: CB1100

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Follow Canton Club 55+ on Facebook to keep up-to-date with new programs, events, and activities. Just search www.facebook.com/cantonclub55 to learn about special notices, program offerings, and special events.

CANDID Conversations with Canton Club 55+

This month we are so very excited to interview Grace Holness, one of our newer Team Members who has joined our staff as our new Special Events Coordinator. Canton Club 55+ is so grateful to have Grace on our Team, as she brings a world of knowledge in senior services to our program.  Grace started her career at Detroit Receiving Hospital working as a coordinator of services while attending college for her Health Administration Degree, where she continued to work there for twenty-five years from 1982-2007.  Prior to that, Grace pursued her degree as a Medical Case Manager, focusing on working in communications with the public sector. 

After receiving her 2nd degree, Grace was hired at People’s Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit,  which was the first Social Services company in the City of Detroit.  Here she became the Director over all the Senior Services, which consisted of: operations for the Senior Day Programs; transportation services with four SMART buses operating in the cities of Hamtramck, Detroit, and Highland Park; Home care programs; Health Wellness programs; and over thirty employees, along with volunteer staffing.  Grace also managed and maintained all Federal grants for each program, to ensure compliancy. 

During this time, Grace also sat on two boards:  the City of Detroit Transportation Department as the board chair, and the Detroit Area on Aging Advisory Committee, as well as many other city programs.  She also volunteered and worked with Focus Hope, Meal on Wheels, and served with United Way. After retiring from People’s Community Services after sixteen years, Grace established a Senior Day Program called Simon’s Rest at the Living Word Lutheran Church in Plymouth Michigan, which provided services to individuals with mild challenges of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease until closing in 2020 due to COVID-19.  Presently, Grace attends Northridge Church in Plymouth with her family and has been married for thirty-four years to her husband Kirk.  Grace has raised two children, Matthew and Gabrielle, who are both now adults, and has two grandchildren: a three-year-old grandson named Amethyst and a two-year-old granddaughter named Mette Grace.  In addition, Grace has six siblings. 

Fun Facts: Grace’s hobbies include: fishing, BINGO, playing cards, and some golfing.  She also enjoys walking regularly in the park and has been living the dream by selecting where to focus her energy each day on the rest of her journey going fourth. 

Thank you, Grace, for sharing details about your life with us and we are so grateful to have you on our team!

Ballroom Dancing

Mondays, April 4 - May 23
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of the American Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Rumba, Mambo, and more! Classes taught by renowned dance instructor Terry Bee. 
Fee: $77M / $86R / $102NR per Couple
Fee: $50M / $55R / $72NR Single
Activity Code:  CL1525

Blood Pressure Screening

Monday, April 11
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Parkview
Get your blood pressure checked the 2nd Monday of each month by retired nurse, Mary Pilgrim. Please remember to bring something to write your results on.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code:  CB2100

Crafting at the Club: Butter Lambs and Bunny

Tuesday, April 12
1:00-2:00 p.m., Arts I
Join master crafter, Suann Dibble, for a unique experience making a Butter Lamb and Bunny to celebrate Spring. Please bring a garlic press, strainer, and a plate to place your lamb on. Plus, participants are asked to wear clothing that they don't mind getting butter on.
Fee: $10M / $10R / $12NR  
Activity Code:  CB1709

BINGO with Canton Club 55+

Thursday, April 21
2:30 p.m., Chestnut
Join us for our monthly BINGO Program. Fee includes 8-10 games of BINGO (1 card each). Participants are encouraged to bring their own markers (BINGO dabbers, etc.). Players can only win a prize twice. Register by April 14. Sponsored in part by ProMedica.
Fee: $5M / $7R / $9NR
Activity Code:  CB1501

How to Talk With Your...'Ships'

Mondays, April 25 & May 2, 6:30 p.m.
Fridays, April 29 & May 6, 10:00 a.m.
Parkview & Arts I
This class will provide tips on how to better communicate with any of the "Ships" in your life such as: friendships, partner relationships, working relationships, and more!
Fee: $10M / $10R / $12NR
Activity Codes: Monday - CB4115
Friday - CB4116

Tennis Meeting 2022

Tuesday, April 26
12:30-1:30 p.m., Arts I
Tennis is back in session!  Find out pertinent information for both Competitive and Recreational Tennis for our season, which will begin in May!  
Fee: FREE
Activity Code:  CB1600

Canton Club 55+ Bake Sale!

Monday, April 11 (and possibly April 12)
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summit lobby and Parkview Room
Pick up some fun treats to support Canton Club 55+ and Plymouth-Canton Civitan’s! Plymouth Canton Civitan’s mission is to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individuals and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.

Bakers Wanted! To bake or donate, call the Club 55+ front desk at 734/394-5485. If you can’t bake but still would like to donate - we are having the 'Bake Less Bake Sale,' too, which means whatever the cost of the item you would bake to show your support,  you just can donate that amount!

Featured Trips with Canton Club 55+

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

Holland Tulip Festival: May 7, 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy this unique way to experience Tulip Time! Transportation and boxed-lunch included.
Fee: $140
For more information or to register, call 734/394-5485.

mParks Grand Experience: October 18-21
Enjoy a memorable stay at one of Michigan's most famous and historic hotels - The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island!
Fee: Starting at $865 per person double occupancy. $1,115 single occupancy.
For more information or to register, call 734/394-5485.

Mark Your Calendars

Program Cancellations/Changes:

Upcoming Events:

• Optimist Meeting: May 4, 6:30 p.m.
• Century 21 Presentation: details coming soon!
• Club 55+ Movies: May 7
• BINGO:  May 19
• Purse and Jewelry Sale: May 23-25
• Ladies Day: details coming soon

Come Join Our Team!

It’s never too early to start thinking about a summer job. If you enjoy a fast-paced, exciting work environment, we encourage you to join our Canton Leisure Services Team and earn NEW HIGHER WAGES, which will go into effect starting April 1st for seasonal and part-time positions. Visit https://canton.applicantpro.com/jobs to see a list of openings and apply online today.

Open positions may include:
Coordinator at Canton Club 55+; Day Camp Counselors; Summer Camp Supervisors; Therapeutic Recreation Camp Staff; Teen Services; Lifeguards; Aquatic Specialist Assistant; Building Attendants; Member Services Assistant; Fitness and Gymnasium Specialist; Kids’ Corner Assistant; Birthday Party Assistant; Special Events and Programs; Golf Cart/Range Attendant; Grill Cook; Pro Shop Assistant; Operator; Special Events Assistant; Village Theater House Manager; Sports Coordinators; Farmers Market Supervisor; Park Laborers; Park Rangers; and more!

Canton Leisure Services is hiring for part-time and seasonal positions that are scheduled to start April-June 2022 and run throughout the summer. Interviews will be conducted in March for most positions.
 
Canton Township is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit www.canton-mi.org.