Senior Transportation:
Canton provides a wide range of year round activities and services for residents
age 55 and older. The program operatses Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Would you like to visit the Summit for our wonderful programs but don’t drive?
– 5 p.m. The Senior office is located in the Parkview Room of the Summit
Always wanted to try a water class but don’t like driving? We have you’re
on the Park. Participation in the Senior Adult Program does not require the
answer! Canton Community Mobility Transportation Services are provided by
purchase of an Annual Pass or Daily Visitor’s Fee.
Canton Township for seniors and individuals with physical challenges. You may Visit us at the Canton website
www.canton-mi.org. Current program informa-
travel anywhere in Canton, Garden City, Northville and Northville Township tion is available in the montly newslett, “The Silver Threads.” The annual “Se-
(medical only), as well as some areas of Westland, Wayne, Plymouth Town- nior Service Directory” lists Programs, Services Trip Guidelines, Policies and
SENIORS
ship, Livonia (medical only), and the University of Michigan Medical Center, Volunteer Opportunities. Please stop by to pick up your Directory at Summit on
Mission Health Campus (St. Joseph/Catherine McAuley/Reichert Building), the the Park or the Township Administration Building.
V.A. Hospital – Ann Arbor, the Older Adult Recovery Center in Ann Arbor, and
the Family Independence Agency in Redford. Taxis and lift-equipped vans are
For more service information, contact The Senior Alliance (TSA) at 734/722-
available. Costs range from $1 - $4, depending upon the distance. Reserva-
2830, or visit them at their website
www.aaalc.org . Information is available
tions for medical appointments can be made up to two weeks in advance, and
about: Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Chore Referral, Personal Care and
all other appointments must be made 24 hours in advance. Call (888)539-9879
Homemaker Services, Medicare Billing Assistance, Care Management, Elder
for reservations and cancellations.
Abuse Services, Senior Employment services, and Vision Services.
SENIORS
SERvICES
CAREGIvER INFORMATION ANd EMERGENCy SENIOR CELL PHONES
SUPPORT- MEMORy LOSS Provided by the Wayne County Sheriff Depart-
bLOOd PRESSURE SCREENING
Caregiving for persons with memory loss can be
ment, the phones are used only to access 911,
Blood pressure screening is provided on the third
very challenging. This group meets on the sec- which will connect the caller to the Michigan
Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m. No appoint-
ond Thursday of each month to share strategies State Police. Call the Senior Desk.
ments necessary; walk-ins welcome! Become
and offer support and understanding. If this is
FOCUS: HOPE
a “Frequent Screener” and receive a beautiful
your first time for the meeting, please call Chris
prize with our congratulations.
Goldberg at (313) 359-0736 to confirm that the The Focus: HOPE Food for Seniors Program
Location: Summit Oak Room
group is meeting, as there are occasional date provides free monthly food to senior citizens
changes. The service is provided by Adult who are 60 years of age or older and reside in
Day: M
Well-Being Services, a community-based, not-
Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw or Macomb coun-
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
for-profit organization dedicated to providing
ties. Income guidelines through March 2008 are
Ages: 55+
quality services to elders and to adults with men-
$13,273 for the annual income for one person
Code: Date tal or developmental disabilities in southeastern
and $17,797 for two. Canton residents may reg-
7410 .235 May 19 Michigan. Pre-registration is required by calling
ister at the senior desk.
7410 .236 Jun 16
the Senior Desk at 394-5485. While this is a free
7410 .237 Jul 21
program, donations are gratefully accepted. For LEGAL SERvICES
7410 .238 Aug 18
more specific information, you may contact Adult
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services
Well-Being Services at 313-359-0736.
Elder Law Center offers FIRST TUESDAY free
Location: Ash Room
workshops for senior citizens, people caring
Date: May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14
for seniors, and non-parent caregivers. Topics
Day: Th
include: Guardianship/Conservatorship, Wills/
For Spouses Only
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Trusts, Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior
Caregiver Support & Education
Ages: 55+
Code: 7430 .239
Housing, Power of Attorney, Medicaid/Medicare,
will continue at the Plymouth
School enrollment, & much, much more! Where:
Library on the 2nd Tuesday CELLULAR RECyCLER PROGRAM
E
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Redford Community Center 12121 Hemingway
(Gym) (313) 937-8291, When: The first Tuesday
of the month.
Cell phones are being collected and recycled as
of each month at 2:00 pm.
both a fundraiser and an environmental project.
did you know? If you are depen- Cellular Recycler was the recipient of the 2007
dent upon oxygen, contact dTE
Public Private Partnership Award from the Na-
tional Institute of Senior Centers. Drop yours off
at 800-477-4747. dTE prioritizes
at the Senior Desk in the Parkview Room.
power restoration to households
Location: Parkview room
in the greatest need.
Day: M- F
Time: 8:30 am -5:00 pm
Ages: All ages
Code: 7410 .536
| SenIorS M=Summit members, R=Resident, NR=Non-resident
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