BTSS is currently offering in-person enrichment opportunities; health education, current events, history, and more!

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Join us at BTSS for In-Person LecturesPlease call 248-723-3500 or go online to register in advance.
Please see the catalog or call for details.

Date

Event

Time

Cost

Sep 11

Self Defense with BTPD

10-11 AM

Comp BT Res/NR $2

Sep 12

Farming & Flowers

10-11 AM

Comp BT Res/NR $2

Sep 18

Senior Resource Fair

9 AM – 12 PM drop in

Complimentary

Sep 19

Lunch & Learn Veteran’s Burial Benefits

11:30 AM – 1 PM

Comp BT Res/NR $5

Sep 20

Journey with Sumi

10-11 AM

Comp BT Res/NR $2

Sep 23

Drivin’ Route 66

10-12 PM

BT Res $3/NR $5

Sep 26

Help Desk with BTCTV

10 AM-11 AM

Complimentary

Sep 27

OLLI Tea Talk Video Presentation

10-11:30 AM

Complimentary

Oct 3

Health & Happiness

10-11 AM

Comp BT Res/NR $2

 Oct 7

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

10 -11 AM

Comp BT Res/NR $2

Oct 8

How to Dispose of Unused/Expired Meds

10-11 AM

Complimentary

Oct 11

America’s Greatest Battle: Meuse-Argonne

10-11 AM

Complimentary

Oct 16

Book Talk with BTPL

10-11 AM

Complimentary

Oct 17

Simplify Your Move Stress-Free Downsizing

11AM-12 PM

Comp BT Res/NR $5 sponsored by RealT Simplistic

Oct 18

OLLI Chocolate! Video Presentation

10-11:30 AM

Complimentary

Oct 24

Lunch & Learn Balance & Fall Prevention

11-12 PM

Comp BT Res/NR $5 sponsored by Pomeroy Senior Living

Nov 13

Avoiding Scammers BTPL

10-11 AM

Complimentary

Nov 18

DIA Seeking the Sacred

10-11 AM

Complimentary

Nov 21

Rhapsody in Blue: Gershwin w/Stu Johnson

10-11:30 AM

BT Res $3/NR $5

 

Bridge Class

Learn to play bridge! Cheryl & Jim Bloom are certified ACBL instructors & Silver Life masters.

Fridays
Sep 13-Nov 1

Learning Bridge Class

Beginner

1 PM-3 PM

Learn the basics including bidding and declarer play. No prior experience needed; also, for those with some bridge skill.

$160 BT Res/$170 Non Res, $25 book fee.

Fridays
Sep 13-Nov 1

Beginner, Part 3 Defense Bridge Class

10 AM-12 PM

Continue learning and improve your play of the hand and working on defense. Must have knowledge of bridge or summer bidding class.

$160 BT Res/$170 Non Res, $25 book fee.

Fridays                    Nov 8-Dec 13            no class 11/29

Continue Learning Bridge

10 AM –12 PM

Pull it all together to review bidding play & defense.

$160 BT Res/$170 Non Res

Caregiver Support Group

Join us at the Senior Center for an onsite monthly Caregiver Support Meeting

Thursdays
August 15,                        Sep 19,                             Oct 17,                            Nov 21

10-11 AM

This supportive group for caregivers of someone with dementia, will help you learn practical caregiving information, get mutual support, learn about your local community resources and find solutions to challenging behaviors.

Complimentary

Please call the Senior Center at 248-723-3500 to register.

 

Companion Café

Wednesdays 
August 14                         Sep 4                                 Oct 2                                 Nov 6

1-3 PM

Enjoy welcoming monthly events at the Senior Center for individuals who are memory challenged and their caregivers, for a shared experience. Together you will enjoy games, music, art and pet activities as well as camaraderie and refreshments. Program content will vary by session.

Complimentary program sponsored by Bloomfield Hills Rotary.

Call 248-723-3500 or go online to register.  BT residency and registration required.

 

Supportive Services

Sep 19/ Oct 17/ Nov 21

11:30 – 12 :30 PM

Blood Pressure Check

Complimentary

 

Sep 30

10 AM -2:30 PM

Mobile SOS – appointments required

Fees vary

 

Oct 16

9 AM – 11 AM

Movement Screening, Mobility & Balance – call us, appointment required

Complimentary BT Res sponsored by Foundation Manual Physical Therapy & Performance

Oct 22

9 AM – 11 AM

Hearing Screening – call us, appointment required

Complimentary BT Res sponsored by Hinderliter Hearing Services

Oct 25

9 AM – 1 PM

Flu Shot Clinic – call us, appointments required

Shots provided by U of M Ambulatory Care, event sponsored by Cedarbrook Senior Living; American House Stone & Elmwood

Nov 14

9 AM – 3 PM

MMAP MI Medicare Assistance Program

Comp BT Res,

call for appointments

Virtual Programs and Digital Resources

Seniors can take advantage of these virtual offerings.

Bloomfield Historical Society Programs
The Mills of Oakland County

From the Guardian to the Kirk - Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture

Explore more Bloomfield Historical Society programs and videos.
 

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