FOR SENIORS 2008

*FOR SHOPPING TRIPS AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, PHONE WARREN PARKS AND RECREATION AT 586-268-0551.

GAME ROOM

Seniors are welcome anytime during business hours for pool playing at the Recreation Center. The regulars are looking for new faces to join them. They usually arrive at approximately 1 p.m.   NO FEE!

Center Line Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with Warren Parks and Recreation, offers a curb-to-curb senior transportation service. This service helps seniors and handicapped persons remain independent for life. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE TO ASSIST PASSENGERS IN ANY WAY.

Hours of Bus Operation–Monday thru Friday 9a.m.–3p.m.

Transportation Office Hours–Monday–Friday 8a.m.-3 p.m.

Who is Eligible for Transportation: Any Center Line or Warren resident 55 years of age or older or handicapped individuals of any age.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All trips must be scheduled through the dispatcher at (586) 268-0551

Please make your requests for trips at least 2 days but not more than two calendar weeks in advance.

Center Line residents pay a $4.00 fee, round trip.

SHOPPING TRIPS:

Every 1^st Tuesday of the month: Meijers or Hoover 11

Every Wednesday: WalMart or Meijers,

Every Thursday: Bus travels to area malls on a rotating basis (Universal, Lakeside, Macomb, and Oakland).

Call for schedule.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS:

Individual appointments are taken for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays ONLY. Service area is within the cities of Center Line or Warren or within one mile outside of the city of Warren.

Medical appointments must be scheduled no earlier than two weeks in advance.

There is a maximum of two (2) individual appointments per week.

All appointments need to be concluded by 2 p.m. OTHERWISE YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION HOME.

SENIOR CITIZEN CHORE SERVICE

The Senior Citizen Chore Service program is for persons age 60 and older who are residents of targeted areas in southern Macomb County and who are eligible. Center Line Residents call 586-469-6317

YOU MUST CALL EACH YEAR TO BE PLACED ON THE SNOW & GRASS LISTS...WE DO NOT CARRY PEOPLE OVER FROM SEASON TO SEASON OR YEAR TO YEAR ODD JOBS/SPECIAL PROJECTS During the months of November thru March, Chore Service does the following types of jobs. It may be necessary for you to purchase materials.

Minor Plumbing Replace Locks Minor Electrical Change Furnace Filters Install Smoke Alarms Carpet Cleaning Clean Gutters

Change Storms/Screens

SENIOR BINGO

Small prizes and lots of fun at our Bingo for Seniors. Games begin at the Recreation Center at 10 a.m., and ends between 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon. $1.00 to play, $.25 per card, maximum of three cards. Every month is birthday month, let us know that it’s your birthday (proof required) and you don’t have to pay the $1 to play!

January 22, February 26, March 25, April 22 & May 27

INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

AARP provides income tax assistance to senior citizens ages 60 and over, as well as handicapped individuals. Taxes will be done on Tuesdays beginning in February. Please phone the Recreation Dept at 757-1610 for an appointment after January 15.

SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring two senior Softball teams which will again participate in the Macomb County Senior Softball League this summer. Men and women, age 55 years or older in calendar year Jan.1, 2008 through Dec 31, 2008 are eligible. For additional information, contact the Center Line Parks & Recreation Department at 757-1610.

SMART BUS TICKETS

If you are a resident age 60 or over or handicapped, the 2008 SMART bus ticket allotment is available. Picture ID showing proof of residency is required. If you are under 60 and are handicapped, your Medicare card or proof of disability income is also required. Phone 586-757-1610 for further info.

AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS
Purchase DISCOUNT TICKETS at the Recreation Center before you go. Tickets are sold Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tickets are good during the 2008 Summer Season.

NO REFUNDS! CASH ONLY!

We are working on getting you lower prices

Cedar Point(2 & under free) Child (3+ & under 48")

Adult(over 48")

Detroit Zoo Child(2-12)

Adult(13+)

Michigan Adventure 3 & up

Michigan Renaissance Child (8-12)

Festival Adult (13 & up)

Michigan State Fair Child sold at gate only

Adult (12+)

Red Oaks Wave Pool Child 30"-43"

Adult 44" & over

SEASONAL SERVICES

Seasonal services are currently available in Center Line, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Warren and Clinton Twp. Service is limited and may be granted on a priority basis for those determined to be in the “greatest economic or social need.”

SNOW REMOVAL To be put on our Snow Removal List you MUST call between August 15^th and October 15^th. You will receive a letter of confirmation near the beginning of December. Once you receive the letter it is NOT necessary to call when it snows. Snow removal is usually performed after a snowfall of THREE (3) or more inches. Under normal conditions, snow is cleared within one to 5 days of snowfall.

GRASS CUTTING To be put on our Grass Cutting List you MUST call between February 1^st and March 15^th. If your name is placed on the Grass List you will receive a letter of confirmation before grass cutting season begins. It is NOT necessary to call again for grass cutting. It will be cut approximately once every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Grass cutting generally begins the first of May and continues through September. Please remember we are NOT a landscaping service. For other jobs such as trimming bushes, you must call so a job request can be taken and scheduled.

PLEASE REMEMBER!!
YOU MUST CALL EACH YEAR TO BE PLACED ON THE SNOW AND GRASS LISTS... WE DO NOT CARRY PEOPLE FROM SEASON TO SEASON OR YEAR TO YEAR!

COST SHARING TABLE

Use the following sliding scale to determine your cost for service - per visit for the gross and snow; per hour for odd jobs.

*Seniors requesting Chore Service are expected to share in the cost of providing Chore Services by making regular contributions.
*No one will be excluded from receiving services if their income does not permit them to contribute at the recommended level.

YOGA/PILATES SYNERGY

For TEENS & ADULTS

$35 per space

Wednesday Feb 20-March 19 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Second session begins March 26

This class combines the most effective movements from Yoga & Pilates, (Core Conditioning) to give participants more rapid & balanced development of their bodies than when either discipline is performed separately. You will develop a LONG, LEAN, BODY, with this workout which relieves stress, creates better balance & helps you lose weight. Bring a Yoga Mat or exercise mat or they will be available for sale ($25). Classes held at the Center Line Parks & Recreation Center.

HEALTH FACT

“There is a large body of scientific research that shows that simple physical activity, such as a walk in the park, can help prevent or mitigate the majority of lifestyle-related diseases that afflict Americans”

Dr. Bert Griffith, Parks & Rec. Business Magazine June 2007

Center Line Annual Picnic in the Park and Fireworks

Tuesday July 1^st At City Park

Festivities begin at 6 p.m.

Fireworks at dusk

LINE DANCING FOR ALL AGES

$7 per session Wednesday Nights beginning January 16

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for beginners

8 p.m. to 9 p.m. for intermediates

Have fun learning to dance and enjoy exercising at the same time. Learn a new dance each week! You don’t need a partner to learn to line dance. Dress comfortably, no heels or boots. Class will be held at the Center Line Rec. Center. No need to sign up or pay in advance, just come on Wednesday nights, pay only for the classes you attend,and have lots of fun dancing.

OPEN SWIM

Following water aerobics we have use of the pool until 9 p.m. Must be 52” tall or accompanied by an adult in the water Same schedule as Water Aerobics $2 per person If school is closed for any reason, the pool will also be closed.