Upcoming Activities
Each of these events will occur in the Washington Life Center cafeteria unless otherwise noted. All programs subject to change. For more information, please call the center at 810-765-3523. Please Note: No programs will take place if the center is closed.
MAY
NEW Beginning Acrylic Painting Class w/ the Painted Toad, May 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. In this course members will learn the basics of acrylic painting. We will go over basic paint brushes and their uses plus care, basic painting techniques, types of acrylic paint and color mixing. The course fee covers instruction and supplies. You MUST sign up in advance by calling 810-765-3523 as space is limited. The course fee is $175 per person.
“Spring Delivery” Canvas Painting with Beth Hopp on May 1 at 12:00 noon. Beth is back with her much awaited “Spring Delivery” Painting. You must sign up ahead of time for this class as seating is limited. The cost is $40 per person. Call 810-765-3523 and ask for Merri or Cathy to sign up.
Lakeshore Legal Aid on May 2 at 11:30 a.m. Lakeshore Legal Aid provides free legal services to seniors, age 60+ with civil legal issues. You will NEED to make an appointment by calling 810-765-3523. Space is limited so please call today. Appointments will be a half hour long.
“A Day of Expression” presented by Marwood Nursing and Rehab on May 11 at 10:30 a.m. Creative Arts therapists use visual art and music to help individuals achieve mental, physical, and emotional goals by way of one-on-one visits or group session. Both Music and Art Therapy sessions can be used to help improve mood, relieve anxiety and stress, help with relaxation and so much more. Participants can expect to engage in a therapeutic experience that combines these two disciplines.
Annual Blessing of the Bikes and Poker Run on May 13 at 10:00 a.m. Join us for our biggest party of the year. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m., the blessing is at 11:30 a.m. and kick stands up at noon. This year we are bringing back the option to make the run on the CoA Bus. Seating is limited and you must sign up in advance by calling 810-765-8570. The cost for riding the bus is $10 per person.
Tri Hospital EMS CPR/AED refresher course on May 15 at 10:00 a.m. Brad Thueme from Tri Hospital EMS will be here with us for this hour-long refresher on basic life saving techniques focusing on CPR and Automated External Defibrillator or AED. This is a refresher course only. There will be no certification.
Backyard Market with Sharkar Farms on May 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. They’re back. Stop by the center today to see what home-grown plants and succulents they have in stock. Mark your calendars as they will be here with us the third Tuesday of the month from May – October from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Highland Cow HAAAY! Sign with the Painted Toad on May 16 at 12:00 noon. Cost is $35 per person and all supplies are provided. You must sign up ahead of time by calling 810-765-3523.
JUNE
Journey Toward Healing with Harmony Cares on June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 and June 29 at 10:30 a.m. We would like to introduce you to our eight-week support group series. This new series is a curriculum based eight-week program that will provide individuals with a foundational understanding of the grief process and some fun activities along the way. You do not have to attend every session and there is no need to sign up for the sessions. If you would like to stay for lunch after, you will need to sign up ahead of time by calling 810-765-4724. There is a suggested donation of $2.50 for those 60+ and $4.50 for those under 60.
Stretch Your Grocery Dollars with Humana on Monday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. Humana is committed to figuring out new ways to help people find their path to good health and well-being. Join us Monday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria for some tips and tricks on how to spend less money at the grocery store.
Lakeshore Legal Aid will be here on June 6 at 11:30 a.m. You will NEED to make an appointment by calling 810-765- 3523 and speaking to Merri or Cathy. Space is limited so please call today. Appointments will be a half-hour long.
Hello Summer Watermelon Door Hanger on June 13 at 12:00 noon. Rose joins us this month with an adorable Watermelon Door Hanger Craft. You must sign up ahead of time for this craft as space is limited. The cost is $55 per person.
WLC's 2nd Annual Nature Photography Contest on June 16. Starting now through June 16 send us your best snap shots of nature (clouds, flowers, butterflies, trees, water, etc.). Photos MUST be original to owners, in JPEG format and NOT digitally altered, as nature is at its best raw and unfiltered. Submit photos to the Programmer's email at: mpeterson@thecouncilonaging.org. Photos must be submitted by June 16 and must include the photographers name and phone number. Photos will be displayed at the WLC starting on June 19-30 where our members will vote on their favorite. The winning photo will be permanently displayed here at the WLC.
Backyard Market with Sharkar Farms on June 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. They're back. Stop by the center today to see what home-grown plants and succulents they have in stock. Make sure to mark your calendars as they will be here with us the third Tuesday of the month from May - Octobert from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Caregiver Survival Tips with Humana. On June 23 at 10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria they'll give some tips for good health.
DAILY SCHEDULE
