OCTOBER 2022 e-NEWSLETTER EDITION
Canton Club 55+ Senior Center | www.cantonfun.org/476 | 734/394-5485

Pioneer Social Club Celebrates Milestone

The Pioneer Club will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on October 14, at 12 noon. All former Presidents will be honored at this club event.

The Pioneer Club meets weekly at the Summit on the Park in the Maple/Oak room every Friday at noon. The new season kicked off last month on September 16.

Any adult aged 55 and older is invited to join this fun-loving group which begins with lunch followed by a fun activity. The purpose of the Pioneer Club is to develop friendships and eliminate stress and loneliness. Canton residents and nonresidents are welcome to join.

A little history: The 1st Pioneer Club meeting was held in 1972 in a Canton Township facility located on Geddes Road. In March of 1996, the Pioneer Club began hosting meetings at the Summit on the Park.

Dues are just $10 a year plus $1 at each attended meeting to cover the cost of desserts and beverages. Luncheons follow a rotation starting with a brown bag lunch on the 1st Friday of the month, followed by a catered meal, then a Pot Luck.

This season's officers are: Joann Hewitt (President), Pat Jutras (Vice President), Robert Manuel (Treasurer), & Nancy G. Anderson (Secretary). Hope to meet you soon. Come join the fun!

Sock It To Us!

Show You Care and Donate a New Pair of Socks!
Now - October 31 Canton Club 55+ is collecting NEW socks of all sizes, colors, and patterns that will be distributed to local veterans, their families and human service agencies throughout Wayne County. Call 734/394-5485 with any questions.

CANDID Conversations with Canton Club 55+

Each month Canton Club 55+ features 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 rachel.dean@cantonmi.gov.

This month we are spotlighting Durwood Coffey, who teaches Oil and Acrylics right here at the Summit on the Park.

Following in the footsteps of such childhood heroes as Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell, Durwood Coffey learned the art of illustration and practiced this visual skill for over 30 years in the corporate world.

His clients came from across the country representing such firms as: Detroit Edison, Anheuser-Busch, General Motors, SeaWorld, Capital Cities and Marvel Comics. It was in this commercial visual training ground where projects ranging from spot illustration in periodicals to the creation of major series of paintings for corporate boardrooms were made. This business environment is where Durwood kept his artistic vision and skills honed for a day in which he could unleash them upon the personal subjects of his choice.

Durwood truly enjoys teaching painting classes at the Summit on the Park. He strives to make individuals who are taking his class feel good about what they are doing. Durwood doesn’t just teach painting techniques, he teaches the process that he goes through to achieve his art. When his students leave class, they all feel more confident about their own artistic abilities and their paintings reflect this by-product.

To learn more about Durwood’s class here at the Summit, check out the Discover magazine or visit www.cantonfun.org/476.

Programs and Classes

Information subject to change without notice. Call Canton Club 55+ with questions: 734/394-5485.

Canton Family First & Social Services Workshops

Take Advantage of these FREE Mental Health Resources To Help You Thrive

Canton Leisure Services is currently offering a FREE series of mental health workshops in the coming months to help area residents learn important self-care skills to aid them in life's journey. Participants will receive valuable information and be introduced to practices that support mental well-being. All sessions will be held at the Summit on the Park Banquet Center, located at 46000 Summit Parkway. Register today at www.cantonfun.org/register.

Supporting Emotional Resilience in Families
Join us on October 4 from 6-8 p.m. to learn how to support your own emotional resilience, what factors protect mental health, how to recognize risk as adults in yourself as well as in children and youth, and how to best support each other and our children. Ages 13 and older are encouraged to register online today with Activity Code CL1909.
Walking with Grief
This workshop, which will be held on October 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., aims to help demystify the grieving process in ourselves and others, as well as offer new methods of walking with our grief, with Caitlin Fleming, LPC and Jackie Godin, LLMSW. Ages 13 and older are encouraged to register online today with Activity Code CL1902.

Movie at Club 55+

Thursday, October 6
12:45 - 3:00 p.m., PDC
Sit back and relax during this month's movie, featuring: Bringing Down the House (PG-13).
Fee: $2M / $3R / $5NR
Activity Code: CB2741

World Religions Course

Thursdays, October 6-27
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Canton Township will offer a FREE course in World Religions this fall on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm (Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27). The course will be taught by Dr. John A. McLean, who has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan, and a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary. This course provides an examination of one major religion each evening (Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity). The format for each evening will include a goal of promoting a greater understanding of our community religions, and therefore, greater respect for each other.
To register of for more information, call Canton Club 55+ at 734/394-5485.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CL2515

Canton Autumn Art Walk

Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m.*
Visit three DIA reproductions around Cherry Hill Village. Enjoy cider and donuts at the Preservation Park pavilion, where a docent from the Detroit Institute of Arts will join us. Visit the Village Arts Factory for a short tour, and end our walk at the Gallery at Cherry Hill. Pre-registration is required for this free event. *Rain date: October 22.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: VT1008

Little Stitches of Hope

Monday, October 10
9:00 a.m., Chestnut
Help us cut and sew dresses out of pillow cases for children who are less fortunate in other parts of the world. We have supplies on hand and directions, but donations are always welcome. Take-home project kits are available year round at the Club 55+ desk.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2236

Blood Pressure Screening

Monday, October 10
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: CB2121

Lunch Bunch: Mystery Location!

Thursday, October 13, 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy lunch with friends! Each participant must pay their own bill. Come enjoy a good meal and great company! Participants will be notified via phone one week prior of the Mystery Location.

Fee: Each participant pays their own bill.
Activity Code: CB2906

Desserts and Dialogue

Thursday, October 13
12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Parkview
Join us for dessert, relaxation, and conversation with other adults. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored in part by Bickford Senior Living.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2750

Hearing Aid Checks

Date/Time: TBA
Get your hearing aid cleaned and checked the 3rd Monday of each month by 'Your Hearing Solution'.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2126

Brain Storm Presentation

Monday, October 17
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Parkview
Shake up your brain with fun and new activities that stimulate and invigorate your thinking. This interactive presentation created by Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology, teaches brain basics while challenging you to replace old routines with fresh pursuits. With effort, you can create new brain cells and make them matter as you build healthy habits for a happier brain.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB240

Medicare Assistance Program

Presentation: Tuesday, October 18
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Walnut Room
Certified volunteer counselors will be on-site offering free, unbiased services for Medicare beneficiaries and their representatives. To schedule a 30-minute appointment, call MMAP at 1-800-803-7174 or 734/727-2067 and specify you are requesting an appointment at the Canton Senior Center. If you don't have an appointment, stop by Canton Club 55+ on October 18 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 the name of the medication, dosage, and quantity. Immediately following the presentation, counselors will be on-site to ready to be of assistance..
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2130

BINGO with Canton Club 55+

Thursday, October 20
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 September 9.
Fee: $5M / $5R / $7NR
Activity Code: CB2526

Paranormal Event

Tuesday, October 25, 12:00-2:00 p.m., PDC
Join us for a spooktacular presentation by the Motor City Ghost Hunters. Learn about some of the houses and spaces they have explored and some of their tools they use to detect the paranormal.
Fee: $5M / $5R / $7NR
Activity Code: CB2751

Safe, Sound, and Secure

Wednesday, October 26, 12:00-3:00 p.m., PDC
Sponsored by the Canton Township Police Department, get information about how to keep you and your household safe, sound, and secure in today's society. Speakers, interactive booths, lunch, and a giveaway are a few highlights of this event. Pre-registration is required to participate in this FREE event for ages 55 and older. Register online or at the Club 55+.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2723

Congregate Meals: Now Serving THREE Days a Week!

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Arts II Lunch is now available Monday-Wednesday! Menus are available at Club 55+. A $3 donation is suggested for those 60+, all others $6. Reservations are required one week prior by calling 734/394-5485 ext. 1253. Payment due at time of meal.

Senior Advisory Council

Interested in joining the Senior Advisory Council? Let your voice be heard. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023 year. Applications available at Canton Club 55+ desk.

Nankin Transit
Curb to Curb Service

To book a ride, please call Nankin Transit at 734/729-2710 or visit www.nankintransit.com. All rides must be booked in advance.

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.

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
Activity Code: CB2874

The Parade Company Tour: November 15
Take a behind the scenes look and discover Detroit’s hidden treasures at The Parade Company Studio. Lunch is included at Sindbad’s Restaurant as well as a guided stroll (with champagne) through The Whitney.
Fee: $109
Activity Code: CB2884

Meadowbrook Holiday Walk: December 2
Experience over 50 magnificent trees, flickering fireplaces, and lights galore! Explore the 110-room estate from the Grand Ballroom to Candy Cane Cottage. A three-course lunch at Meadowbrook is included.
Fee: $108
Activity Code: CB2883

Christmas at Crossroads Village: December 9
The holiday spirit of the season fills the streets and shops of Crossroad Village with thousands of sparkling lights. Enjoy a ride on the Huckleberry Railroad and watch Village Artisans make vintage crafts. Wander through the streets and peek into several buildings to see what it was like to live in 1860-1880. This trip includes a Christmas Buffet Dinner.
Fee: $107
Activity Code: CB2885

Presentations / Workshops

Caregiver Support Workshops

Thursday, October 13
2:00-3:00 p.m., Arts I Room
Even though each caregiver has a different story, most caregivers share a core struggle. How can you reach out to alleviate the suffering of others and continue to give with an open heart? How do you avoid the immobilizing despair community relief workers call compassion fatigue? In this group we will explore how to: Be who you are; Know what you know; and Do what you need to do. The group is also open to the topics you, as caregivers, would like to discuss. These workshops will be held on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2113

Grief Support Group

Thursday, October 20
10:30-11:30 a.m., Arts I Room
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.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB2125

Pet-Assisted Therapy Group

Thursday, October 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Arts II
Pet-assisted therapy has many benefits such as improved mental stimulation, memory stimulation, lessened levels of anxiety, reduced risk of depression, lowered blood pressure and so much more! Be part of this monthly group and experience the benefits of therapy pets. This group will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month.
Fee: FREE
Activity Code: CB1125

Mark Your Calendars

Upcoming Events:

Canton Farmers Market:
Sundays through October 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Preservation Park (rain or shine)
Canton Cares Chili Cook Off
Sunday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Preservation Park Pavilion
Find details at www.cantonfun.org/678
Monthly Support Groups: Caregiver Support, Grief Support, and Pet-Assisted Therapy
Veterans Day Ceremony:
Friday, November 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Summit on the Park
Canton's Annual Turkey Trot:
Thursday, November 24
Find details at csc.canton-mi.org/919
Canton Club 55+ December Trips:
December 14 - Still Dreaming of a White Christmas
December 31 - New Year's Eve Party

Information subject to change without notice. Call Canton Club 55+ with questions: 734/394-5485.

Apply online today!

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.

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Canton Club 55+

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

Canton Club 55+ is located inside the Summit on the Park which is owned and operated by Canton Township. Learn more at www.canton-mi.org.