Senior Center Events and Recreation Events

WELCOME SENIORS!

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Click to see our Senior Newsletter Calendar Summer 2024 with information about all of our events or come into the township office to pick up a copy or to register for an event.

Below are the upcoming events we have planned. Please stop by the Township Office to register. ALL EVENTS BELOW REQUIRE PREREGISTRATION. Payment is required at the time of registration. Senior trips are non-refundable unless cancelled by the Township.

MYSTERY TRIPS
We will be traveling to a surprise location for lunch and some fun activities. These trips have limited capacity and are very popular so register early. Can you guess where lunch will be? Transportation is $5 and you buy your own lunch.

June 13th - Departure 11:30 am, July 17th, August 29th - Departure 11:15 am

DETROIT ZOO - This trip is at capacity, but we are taking names for the waitlist.
It's senior day at the Zoo! Come spend the day with us enjoying the animals. Must be a resident of Macomb, Oakland or Wayne Counties. The cost is $2 including transportation. The bus departs at 9:15 am.

HUDSON CAFE AND THE DIA - JUNE 27TH 
We will enjoy lunch at the Hudson Cafe followed by a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts. Admission to the DIA is free for tri-county residents. Must show proof of residency. Departs at 9:45 am and returns around 3:30 pm. Transportation is $5 and you pay for the lunch you order.

MERCURY BURGER BAR AND DIAMOND JACK'S RIVERBOAT CRUISE - JULY 10TH
Enjoy lunch first and then take a 90 minute narrated sightseeing tour highlighting various points of interest and historic landmarks along the Detroit River. The cost is $35 including cruise ticket and transportation. You pay for your own lunch. The bus leaves at 10:15 am and returns around 4:30 pm.

SELFRIDGE AIR MUSEUM TOUR - JULY 30TH
Join us for a sandwich lunch in the Ray Township Park before departing for a tour of the Selfridge Air Museum. You must show a valid driver's license to enter. The cost is $14 which includes lunch, transportation, and museum admission. The bus leaves at 11:00 am and returns around 3:30 pm. Space is limited.

SOARING EAGLE CASINO - AUGUST 8TH
It's senior day at the casino! There are special incentives for those over 55 years old. Come spend the day with us. Must be 18 or older to attend. The cost is $30 including transportation. The bus departs at 7:45 am and returns around 5:00 pm.

DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND SHIELD'S PIZZA - AUGUST 15th
Join us for lunch at Shield's Pizzeria followed by a guided tour of the Detroit Historical Museum. Cost is $12 and includes transportation and museum entrance. You pay for your lunch. The bus leaves at 10:30 am and will return around 3:30 pm. 

FREIGHTERS EATERY AND HURON LIGHTSHIP TOUR - AUGUST 22nd
Enjoy lunch at Freighters in Port Huron and a tour of the Huron Lightship. The cost is $8 which includes transportation and the tour. You pay for the lunch you order. The bus leaves at 11:15 am.

ONGOING SENIOR ACTIVITIES

WE WILL HAVE ACTIVITIES IN OUR SENIOR CENTER EVERY TUESDAY STARTING AT 11:00 AM. COME AND JOIN US!

June 4     Potluck and Noon BINGO 
June 11    Social and Noon BINGO
June 18   Potluck and Noon BINGO * 
June 25   Social with Bagels ($1) and Noon BINGO
July 2       No Senior Events
July 9       Potluck and Noon BINGO
July 16     Social and Noon BINGO *
July 23    Potluck and Noon BINGO 
July 30    No BINGO - Selfridge Museum Tour
Aug 6       Senior Center Closed - Election
Aug 13     Potluck and Noon BINGO *
Aug 20    Pizza Party ($2) and Noon BINGO
Aug 27     Potluck and Noon BINGO

* Free blood pressure checks on these dates

EXERCISE CLASSES
Get moving with in-person instruction that is aligned with the needs of participants.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am - 10:30am

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS IS CANCELLED ON JULY 4th

CARDS
2nd and 4th Monday, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Come out and play cards while enjoying conversation with friends.

PLEASE NOTE: THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON AUGUST 5TH and 6TH DUE TO THE ELECTION

 

 

 

RECREATION EVENTS

RAY DAY - June 23rd from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Save the date for our annual community event in the Ray Township Park. Activities will include music, food trucks, vendors, BINGO, face painting, kickball, inflatables, tarot card reader, and the Fire Department's squirt house and dunk tank. We can't wait to see you there!

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS:

HEIDEBREICHT CHEVROLET
MOBIL EXPRESS (16500 32 MILE RD) 

 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Adopted 09/15/2020

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 1

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 2

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 3

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 4