Canton Club 55+ Summer Time Fun

The Dog Days of summer are upon us and Canton Club 55+ has many fun activities for you to participate in such as: the Cutest Dog Contest and "Paw"sicles and/or Popsicles event!  We look forward to seeing you and making the most of the last weeks of summer! Before you know it, Fall will be here and the Canton Club 55+ Annual Golf Outing will be upon us!

Join us on September 22 as Canton Club 55+ hosts the Annual Golf Outing at Fellows Creek Golf Club, located at 2936 S. Lotz Rd, in Canton. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be held on September 29.

Participants ages 55 and older will enjoy 18 holes of golf, various competitions, breakfast, and lunch followed by an awards ceremony.  Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Participants can sign up as a team (4 people), a threesome, pair, or as an individual.

When registering, please include the names of your teammates during the check-in process.  If you are registering multiple people, please have their contact info ready (name, phone number, address, date of birth and email address).

Would you like to register for a team activity, but do not have a full team?  Don’t worry, sign up as an individual and we will work our hardest to find a partner/team for you.

Register online at www.cantonfun.org/register or in-person at Canton Club 55+ now through September 11, 2022.

Activity Code: CB2739
Fee: $55R / $60NR
($10 discount if you are a Fellows Creek Member)

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@cantonmi.gov. 

This month Susan Dehelean is in the spotlight sharing details about her fascinating life.

Susan is the eldest of 5 children and was born and raised in northwest Detroit. She spent her teen years working at Edgewater Amusement Park in the Motor City and then relocated to Florida for a year during her 20s.
Susan has had the opportunity to travel to London, Merida, Mexico, the Bahamas, Paris, and, of course, Canada.  In the summer, she visits a family cabin on Clam Lake that her grandparents purchased way back in 1945.

A couple of Susan’s adventures included white water rafting on the Gulley River in West Virginia. She once drove out to Las Vegas, choosing to take this mode of transport in an effort to see many beautiful things up close.  Susan’s bucket list still contains a grand road trip all around our beautiful United States. She’s a firm believer that our country is so vast, and every state is different, plus, the U.S. has so many beautiful and unique cultures. 

Currently, Susan lives in Milford on a few acres of land with her daughter and son-in-law and shares her home with a rooster, six chickens, two cats named Kitty and Handsome, and last but not least Oliver, who is a five-month-old Australian Shepherd.

Susan paints with oils and also takes ballet classes, whenever she can.  Her most recent interest is in learning about real estate investing.  Susan has been retired for the last two years, after working in many restaurants, as well as a sales representative.  In addition, Susan created several programs for non-profit organizations to make money with Nestles. This busy individual also created a local magazine, ”Living in Pheasant Run,”  which challenged her the most creatively to date.  Susan was also successful in selling “puffs of air” for radio advertising. As you can see, she’s had a variety of fun and rewarding work experience.  Susan is so looking forward to new adventures and travels, and is a firm believer that the best is yet to come!

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

Intro to Bid Whist Card Game 

Thursdays, 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Join us to learn how to play this exciting, popular partnership trick-taking game called Bid Whist, which is played with a standard 52 card deck plus 2 jokers. Four players make up two teams. The object of the game is to reach a score of 7 or more points, or force the other team to go negative 7 or more points. Points are scored by bidding for and winning tricks, which in this game are called books.
Fee: $0M / $0R / $1NR 
Activity Code: CB3513 

Medicare Assistance Program

Presentation: Tuesday, August 16
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Walnut Room
The Michigan Medicare Assistance Program's (MMAP) mission is to educate, counsel and empower Michigan’s older adults and individuals with disabilities, and those who serve them, so that they can make informed health benefit decisions. Certified volunteer counselors offer free, unbiased services for Medicare beneficiaries and their representatives. 30-minute appointments can be scheduled in advance by calling MMAP at 1-800-803-7174 or 734-727-2067 and specifying that you are requesting an appointment at the Canton Senior Center.  If you don't have an appointment, please visit Canton Club 55+  on August 16th to pick-up Medicare information resources. For a counseling session, please come prepared with your Medicare Card and details on the prescription drugs you take on a regular basis, including: name, dosage, and quantity.  Immediately following the presentation, counselors will be on-site ready to be of assistance.
Fee: FREE 
Activity Code: CB2130

BINGO with Canton Club 55+

Thursday, August 18
2:30-3:30 p.m., Walnut
Join us for our monthly BINGO Program. Fee
includes 8-10 games of BINGO (1 card each). 
Players can only win a prize twice. Refreshments will also be provided. Register by August 14.
Fee: $5M / $5R / $7NR
Activity Code:  CB2515

Blood Pressure Screening

Monday, September 12
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

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 or visit cantonfun.org/register.

Holland Fall Festival: October 8
Experience the new artisan market at Windmill Island Gardens, featuring over 50 vendors. Take a fall walking tour, listen to street musicians, and enjoy Holland Farmer’s Market. Lunch will include: Slow-Roasted Beef, Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork, Savory Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Dessert.  
Fee: $127

Wheel of Fortune Live!: October 22
One of the greatest game shows of all times will be at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Dinner is included at Waves.
Fee: $153

Saline Craft Show: November 12
Don't miss this craft show featuring over 150 vendors. Lunch will be held at The Gandy Dancer. Afterward, enjoy shopping at Bowerbird Mongo.
Fee: $103

Mark Your Calendars

Program Cancellations/Changes:

• August Club 55+ Movie Day
  CANCELLED - Please watch for upcoming movies in the September edition of Prime Times
• August 11: Dog Parade CANCELLED
• August 26: Club 55+ CLOSED
• September 5: Labor Day
  Club 55+ CLOSED
  Summit on the Park OPEN: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• September 5-9: Annual Maintenance Shutdown 
  Summit on the Park CLOSED
  Club 55+ CLOSED

Upcoming Events:

• Canton Farmers Market: (closed Sept. 4)
  Sundays through October 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  Preservation Park
• Michigan Shakespeare Festival:
  Now thru August 21
  The Village Theater in Canton
• Thursday Night LIVE Concert in the Park:
  Thursdays through August 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  Heritage Park Amphitheater
• Monthly Support Groups: Caregiver Support, Grief Support, and Pet-Assisted Therapy
• Voting for the Cutest Pet: Concludes August 31
• Annual Golf Outing: September 22

Come Join Our Team!

Sill looking for a part-time 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, that are now in effect 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+; Therapeutic Recreation Staff; Teen Services; Lifeguards;  Fitness and Gymnasium Specialist; Kids’ Corner Assistant; Birthday Party Assistant; Special Events and Programs; 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 Township is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit www.canton-mi.org.

Stay in the Know

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