Liberty Fest Picnic & BINGO

Thursday, June 16
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Enjoy live entertainment, picnic-style food, and BINGO with friends in Heritage Park under a tent as we celebrate Canton's Annual Liberty Fest!! Transportation via golf carts will be provided to and from the pavilion to the tent. Sponsored in part by: Waltonwood, Bickford, American House, Kinglsey, Comfort Care, and more. Click HERE to register today!
Fee: $15M / $15R / $17NR
Activity Code: CB1729

Liberty Fest Returns to Heritage Park

Be part of all of the exciting Liberty Fest traditions from June 16-18, when Liberty Fest returns after a two-year COVID hiatus.

New this year! Liberty Fest’s fireworks display is moving to a different day and will now be held on Friday, June 17, just after dark. In addition, an inaugural Juneteenth Celebration will be held, in partnership with Jack and Jill of America Incorporated- Ypsilanti, MI Chapter, on Saturday at the Amphitheater that will start in the afternoon with performances by the Oak Park Marching Band and will culminate with a special performance by Detroit's Blues Queen, Thornetta Davis, in the evening. Learn more about this year's fun, three-day festival at www.cantonlibertyfest.com.

CANDID Conversations with Canton Club 55+

Each month Canton Club 55+ continues to feature a different captivating member/volunteer and/or staff person in our Candid Conversations! If you’d like to be profiled in an upcoming edition, please call 734/394-5485 or email us at jennifer.galazka@canton-mi.org. 

This month Patrick McNally is in the spotlight sharing details about his fascinating life. Mr. McNally was raised in Butte, Montana in The Richest Hill on Earth-Copper Mines.  He graduated from Butte High School a year after Evil Knievel did and was an American stunt performer and entertainer.  Mr. McNally served in the US Navy on an Aircraft Carrier, and then worked in the Copper mines in Butte. He came to Detroit, Michigan where he worked at the Detroit Diesel in the Plant Engineering department. After retirement, Patrick volunteered as a bus driver in the Bus Ministries department at various churches, including Faith Baptist Church where he maintained the vans/buses. Patrick is also active in other ministries. He is the proud father of seven children; five of whom were adopted.

As a resident of Canton for 32 years, Patrick also started a Home Improvement business with his five sons. He has been a member of the Summit for over the past 15 years. He is married to Joan McNally, who is a volunteer that you can often find working at the Club55+ front desk. Mr. McNally enjoys a variety of activities at Club 55+ which include playing BINGO, taking trips, and coming in to watch movies. Recently he attended an Oil and Acrylic painting class where he enjoys witnessing the evolution of the beautiful artwork created by other students, as well as the teacher. While here at Club 55+ he also takes breaks to work out in the fitness center using the machines, treadmill, and weights. He thanks God every day for all his blessings and for his home in Michigan and the Great USA. Patrick recommends the Summit on the Park as a great place that will help you keep active and healthy, and he hopes to meet you soon!

Thank you, Patrick, for sharing your life with us and we are so grateful to have you as a member of Canton Club 55+.  Interested in being featured in one of our upcoming monthly articles? Please call Canton Club 55+ at 734/394-5485 or email us at jgalazka@canton-mi.org

Tennis

Mon, Wed, Fri: Now - October 7
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Looking to play tennis with others? Club 55+ reserves time at two local tennis courts for our recreation tennis program. If all courts are full, players are rotated in. Participants are responsible for bringing their own racquets.  
Fee: $44M / $49R / $54NR
Activity Code: CB1620 Competitive - Griffin Park
Activity Code: CB1621 Recreation - Flodin Park

Oil and Acrylic Painting 

Wednesdays, June 8 - July 13 
Wednesdays, July 27 - August 31
12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Maple/Oak
Learn the basics in both mediums.
Participants will paint from both
still life and photographs, while
exploring color theory and design.
This class is adjusted for beginners
and experienced painters and instructed
by Durwood Coffey. 
Fee: $44M/ $49R / $63NR 

Blood Pressure Screening

Monday, June 13
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 record your results on.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code:  CB2100

Crafting at the Club: Introduction to Little Stiches of Hope

Tuesday, June 14
1:00-2:00 p.m., Arts I
Join master crafter, Suann Dibble, as she teaches how to make little dresses and shorts for children in need around the globe. All materials will be provided to create these adorable outfits. A simple hand sewing technique will be taught.

Fee: FREE 
Activity Code:  CB1245

Featured Trips with Canton Club 55+

Canton Club 55+ offers access to a variety of trips throughout the year with local travel agencies. For more information or to register, call 734/394-5485

Firekeepers Casino: June 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Includes a $20 slot credit and $5 to use toward food, slot play, or gift shop!
Fee: $51
Activity Code: CB2878

Four Winds Casino/Gun Lake: August 14-16
Includes transportation to Wayland, MI; $10 food/beverage voucher, and $10 slot play voucher. Call 734/394-5485 for more details.
Fee: $227 Double Occ / $306 Single
Activity Code: CB2879

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:

• Summit open 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. with modified Liberty Festival schedule.

Upcoming Events:

• Canton's Liberty Festival: June 16-18
• Club 55+ Liberty Fest Lunch & BINGO: June 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Club 55+ Liberty Fest Treasure Sale: June 17-18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Heritage Park near the bridge in the south end of the park
• Thursday Night LIVE Concert in the Park: June 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Heritage Park
• Club 55+ Movies: July 6 - Jungle Cruise (Rated PG-13)
• Monthly Support Groups: Grief and Caregiver Support

Stay in the Know

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.