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.
SEPTEMBER
Lakeshore Legal Aid will be here on September 5 at 11:30 a.m. Lakeshore Legal Aid provides free legal services to seniors age 60+. 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.
Lunch with Ken Rose on September 15 at 11:00 a.m. Join us for an hour of beautiful piano music and lunch with Ken Rose. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. We require 24 hours of notice for a reservation. Please call 810-765-4724 to sign up.
Sharkar Farms Backyard Mobile Farmers Market on September 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stop by the center today to see what home-grown plants, succulents, fruits and veggies they have in stock.
Community Health Mobile Medical Unit will be here on September 19 at 9:00 a.m. They offer visits for minor health concerns (i.e. ear infection, or something else you'd see a provider for a sick visit). They can see you for an appointment or see you for a physical, if you are looking to establish with a new PCP. They do not collect payments for visits out in the field, so you can send in your payment or stop by one of their offices (New Haven, Algonac and Port Huron) if you need to pay a bill. They do not charge for the basic health screenings (like blood pressure and BMI).
Annual Membership Celebration on September 22 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to our Annual Membership Celebration on Friday, September 22. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner and awards will be at 5:00 p.m. with dancing to follow. Please dress for the occasion (Hollywood Glamour). You must sign up in advance as tickets and space are limited. You MUST be a CoA member to attend. Tickets (which are free to members) can be picked up at the center Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and are first come, first serve. For questions or more information, please feel free to call 810- 765-3523 and ask for Merri.
Scary Doll workshop and competition on September 27 at 12:00 noon. This year we will be hosting a Scary Doll competition at WLC. Our competition will run from October 1 -27. Members and the public can vote on their favorite doll by making a monetary donation in the corresponding jar. The doll with the most funds will be crowned our SCARIEST. Join us Wednesday, September 27 for our Scary Doll workshop hosted by Linda Baker. The cost is $20 per person if you bring your own doll or if you need us to provide you with one. You must sign up in advance as space is limited. Please call 810-765-3523 to sign up or with any questions you might have.
Blakes Apple Orchard and Cider Mill day trip on September 29 at 9:00 a.m. You will be responsible for your own lunch. The cost is $25 per person. Space is limited. Call 810-765-3523 with questions or to sign up.
OCTOBER
Lakeshore Legal Aid on October 3 at 11:30 a.m. Lakeshore Legal Aid provides free legal services to our seniors 60+. 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 are a half hour long.
Genealogy Class w/ St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society on October 3, October 10, October 17 and October 24 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. If you always wanted to start your family tree, join the experts from the St. Clair County Genealogy and History Society for this free event. They will help you get started. This is a free class, held every Tuesday evening at 4:00 p.m. in our media center. Donations towards the Genealogy and History Society are appreciated. Seating is limited, so you will need to sign up in advance by calling 810-765-3523 or stopping by the center. You do not have to attend all the classes.
Fall Day trip through Beards Hills & shopping in Lexington on October 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The best part of Fall is the beauty of the changing leaves. Join us for a day trip of spectacular views through our beautiful Blue Water area. The bus will leave Washington Life Center at 9:00 a.m. and return by 3:00 p.m. Our bus will make its way through Beards Hills and into Lexington for some shopping and lunch on your own. You MUST sign up ahead of time as seating is limited, by calling 810-765-3523. The cost is $10 per person.
Introduction to Facebook on October 16 at 10:30 a.m. This beginners class will walk you through setting up your Facebook account, connecting with friends and family and the basics of how to navigate the app. You must sign up ahead of time as seating is limited. Please call 810-765- 3523 or stop by the center to sign up.
Community Health Mobile Medical Unit on October 17 at 9:00 a.m. They offer visits for minor health concerns (like ear infections, sick visits). They do not charge for basic health screenings, but do take most insurances. For more information, call 810-765-3523.
Sharkar Farms Backyard Mobile Farmers Market on October 17 at 10:00 a.m. Stop by the center to see what home-grown plants, succulents, fruits and veggies they have.
Lunch with Ken Rose on October 20 at 11:00 a.m. We require 24 hours of notice for a lunch reservation. Call 810- 765-4724 to sign up or stop by the center.
Annual Senior Health Fair on October 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. This year's event will look a little different as all four centers will be hosting their own programs. This will allow us to add a more "hometown" feel and help you connect to the providers and services that are right in your backyard. Don't have a health SCARE... Join us at our health fair.
Halloween Bingo on October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Don your creepiest and scariest and come on down. Sign up in advance.
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