| RECREATION/LEISURE ACTIVITIES last update: 1/30/08 Also check with your local library for information on programs and local school's community education programs (listed in the business section of phone book). ALLEN
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org Hours: Monday-Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Services: Offers First-time homebuyer education and counseling classes (our program qualifies participants for MSHDA Links homebuyer's assistance); Foreclosure prevention counseling; financial management and economic literacy counseling; Credit repair counseling. We can provide information & connect you with other community programs. Recurring events include Wednesday Morning Senior Coffee (and other interested neighbors) drop-in program 10:00-12:00 which features a short program on a topic of interest followed by coffee and muffins; Breadbasket: free bread distribution every Tuesday at 1:00; Youth Service Corps: Tues./Thurs. from 3:30-5:30; monthly free over the counter medicines available from 1-4:30 pm, for 48912 residents only. Host of Quit Tobacco & Kinship Care Support groups. Publisher of "The Eastside Neighbor" newsletter. Eligibility: Seniors or others interested. Call if you need a ride or can give one. Cost: None
EAST LANSING PRIME TIME www.ELPrimeTime.com Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Services: Annual health screening, chore service, transportation (E. Lansing residents only), Information & Assistance, Intergenerational Programs, Mobile Meal delivery, monthly foot clinics, bimonthly blood pressure checks, community dances, tax assistance, travel program, small appliance clinic, (electrical repair) enrichment classes, recreational opportunities and monthly newsletter. Eligibility: Open to any interested persons. Cost: Varies depending on class or activity. A donation is requested for lunches. Cost of mailing monthly newsletter to residents outside of East Lansing is $6 per year. Transportation
Services Include: Other activities and services of East Lansing Recreation Arts Senior Program LANSING
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Services: Offers a variety of health education and fitness classes for older adults and seniors. Eligibility: Open enrollment. Cost: Call for current fees. LANSING
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Hours: Vary: See specific center below. Services: The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department offers a 50 Plus program for Lansing area seniors. This program provides comprehensive and diverse services and activities at various sites throughout the city, which are available to adults 50 years of age and over. Programs and activities include such areas as recreational activities, advocacy issues, enrichment opportunities, health services, and other special events. Many of these programs and activities are offered in coordination with other community agencies. Nutrition meal provided by Tri-County Office on Aging's Meals-On-Wheels. There is a calendar of events published quarterly and available at any of the 50 Plus centers. Letts
Center Miller
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Rates for Golf Courses HUNTING
AND FISHING LICENSES Eligibility: Michigan senior citizens, age 65 and over can obtain reduced rates on license fees. Cost: Fishing License $6.00 restricted, all species $13.00. Senior Resident Huting $6.00 for each hunting license. Includes firearm, bow and arrow, deer licenses, bear hunting application, small game license and fur harvester license. STATE
AND NATIONAL PARKS AND FORESTS
Michigan State Parks - Michigan senior citizens age 65 or over, can obtain an annual vehicle pass for their car at a reduced fee. National Park and Forests - Senior citizens age 62 or over can obtain a Golden Age Pass free of charge at any national park entrance. These passes are good for national parks, monuments, and recreational areas managed by the federal government. Also there is a 50% discount on Federal "use" fee charged for facilities and services such as camping, boat launching, and parking, but not fees charged by concessionaires. WAVERLY
39ER'S CLUB Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday -Friday.
Services: Senior Dining Site with meals available each week on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 12:00 noon. This program is open to all. The program provides day trips (10-12 year) plus 2-4 longer trips per year. It also includes two large senior golf leagues which are on Tuesday and Thursdays from April through September; a senior mixed bowling league; guest speakers; musical entertainment; a full daily (Monday-Friday) swim programs; a monthly book club; bingo; a walking program (Lansing Mall); card parties including contract bridge, euchre and pinochle; and exercise classes including stand and sit to get fit, yoga and Tai Chi. Transportation to medical and dental appointments provided to Waverly School District residents. Blood suar and oxygen level testing once a month; blood pressures taken twice a month; monthly foot care; and annual flu clinic. Eligibility: Open to any interested person 50 & over. Cost: Varies by class or activity. Donation requested for lunch. YMCA
(YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION)
Hours: Call each site for specific hours Services: A variety of physical fitness programs including swimming classes and open swimming, exercise and aerobics programs, fitness rooms, raquetball, handball, squash, basketball, track, saunas and steam rooms. Eligibility: Anyone interested in fitness. Cost: Will vary based on the membership category selected.
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