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October—December Newsletter • 2019
City of Wixom Senior Program:
49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393
248-624-0870
Web: www.wixomgov.org
Senior Coordinator: Kailyn R. McMahon
Senior Program Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Our Mission: The goal of the Wixom Senior Program is
to provide educational, cultural, creative
and social programs for seniors in our
community. To do this, we offer a variety
of programs to promote fellowship and
meet the needs of our participants. The
program is open to any individuals 50
years or older. New members are always
welcome!
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Helpful Resources
City of Wixom: Non-Emergency Numbers
Fire: 248-624-1055
Police: 248-624-6114
City Manager: 248-624-0894
Clerk/Voting: 248-624-4557
Community Center: 248-624-2850
Senior Center: 248-624-0870
Finance Department: 248-624-0885
Library: 248-624-2512
DPW: 248-624-0141
PEOPLE’S EXPRESS:
877-214-6073
Area Agency on Aging 1-B:
1-866-SENIOR-1-248-262-9999
Myride2: www.myride2.com
855-myride2-855-697-4332
AARP member services: 888-687-2277
Oakland County Health Division
Nurse on Call: 800-848-5533
Senior Citizen Services: 248-858-0213
OLHSA—Affordable Assistance: 248-209-2675
Western Oakland Meals on Wheels:
810-632-2155
Community Outreach Food Service:
888-886-8971
Haven 24 hour crisis & support line: 877-922-1274
Hospitality House Food & personal care: 248-960-9975
Wixom Senior Transportation:
Must schedule service directly with
PEOPLE’S EXPRESS at least 48
hours in advance! 877-214-6073
• Eligible riders must be 55+ years old
and from Wixom
• Payment is required at time of service
Program Reminders: Payment is due upon registration.
Cash, check, MasterCard or Visa are
accepted.
All payments made by checks payable to City of Wixom.
Online registration - www.wixomparksandrec.com.
Refunds will NOT be given on trips, meals, classes or
special events without a replacement.
When Walled Lake Schools are closed due to inclement
weather, Senior Programs are also cancelled.
For the safety and convenience of our members, solicitation
is not allowed. Persons not in compliance with this rule may
be asked to leave the Center.
The Wixom Senior Center does not endorse any individual
or organization. We recommend that everyone research and
get references before making decisions based on information
that is available to them.
Occasionally programs change and new programs are added.
Please check with the Senior Coordinator (248-624-0870) or
at the Center for the most current information.
Announcements: Wixom Christmas Tree Lighting, December 6th at 6:00p.m.
Center is CLOSED on: Election Day (11/5), Veterans Day
(11/11), Thanksgiving (11/28), Christmas (12-25), Christmas
Eve (12/24), New Years Eve (12/31), New Years Day (1/1)
Classes are Cancelled the last 2 weeks of December
Senior Gentle Yoga now offered every Thursday
Check the updated calendars for parties, events & activities
Resources & Reminders
Senior Commissioners:
Chairperson: Jean Korleski
Vice Chair: Anna Contreras
Judy Celinske
Larry Grant
Connie Salvati
Joan Roberts
George Carty
City Council: Mayor: Richard Zieglar
Deputy Mayor: Patrick Beagle
Keenan Gottschall
Brent Leder
Thomas Rzeznik
Robert Smiley
Tia Gronlund-Fox
Paper Shredding:
Offered through RRRASOC
When: 12/10 Community Center Parking
lot 10-12p.m.
City Manager: Steven Brown (248)624-0894
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Introducing Senior Coordinator:
Kailyn McMahon!
Hello! My Name is Kailyn McMahon, most people
call me “Kay”. I’m a jack of all trades, a displaced
“Yooper” from the Upper peninsula and now, the
new Senior Coordinator for the City of Wixom!
I hail from the Keweenaw in the U.P and graduated
in 2015 from Michigan Technological University
with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial
Organizational Psychology and a focus in Business
Management. While attending MTU, I had the
privilege of working at The Bluffs Elderly Home for
5 years, where I took an invaluable skillset and
compassion for the Senior Community at large.
I reside in Walled Lake with Scott and our 4 year old
daughter, Autumn. Now that Autumn is school aged,
I am very excited to make my return to the work
force. I’m especially thankful for the opportunity to
contribute my share towards the progress and
fellowship of the senior community in the City of
Wixom!
Senior News
Wixom Community Center
& Senior Center
Behavioral Policy In a commitment to a warm, welcoming and healthy
Community Center/Senior Center environment, the
Wixom Community Center/Senior Center must be
free of any form of harassment, including sexual
harassment based on gender or related medical
conditions, as well as harassment based on race,
color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship,
age, physical or mental disability, marital status,
genetic history, sexual orientation or any other
categories protected by law. Unlawful harassment of
community center members, non-employees or
employees by community center members, non-
employees or employees will not tolerated.
Standard of Behavior: Inappropriate, abusive or improper behavior could
result in removal from the Wixom Community Center/
Senior Center, suspension or termination of the
privilege of attending. All conduct violations will be
discussed and evaluated by the City Manager for
further action. The following are examples of the
behavioral expectations for the Wixom Community
Center/Senior Center.
Loud and disruptive behavior is not tolerated.
Abusive or defamatory language, threats or
physical violence will not be tolerated.
Participants within the Wixom Community
Center/Senior Center are expected to have good
personal hygiene and proper manner of dress.
Participants should be able to function
independently within the Wixom Community
Center/Senior Center with the use of adapted
equipment as needed.
Anyone who appears to be under the influence
of alcohol or illegal drugs while in or around the
Wixom Community Center/Senior Center will
be required to leave. Transportation will be
arranged.
Cider Mill Trip!
Where: Three Cedars Farm, Northville
When: Thursday, October 3rd
Cost for Members: $9.00
Cost for Non-Members: $12.00
Meet at the Senior Center at 10:30a.m. The bus will leave the
farm to return to the center at 1:30p.m.
Pre-registration is required and can be done in the Senior
Center before the event. Space is limited.
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Blood Pressure Check: When: First Monday of the
Month
Time: 9:00 am
Ascension Providence Hospital staff will check your
blood pressure at no charge.
Hearing Tests: When: Second Wednesday every other month:
January, March, May, July, September, and
November. Pre registration required.
Time: Appointments 9:30-10:30am
Hearing aids can be tested and adjusted at this time.
DR. JAGACKI: 248-437-5505 Sign up in the Senior Center.
Area Loan Closets:
South Lyon Center for Active Adults:
248-573-8175 Highland-Activity-Center:
248-887-1707 Bloomfield-Twp.-Senior-Services:
248-723-3500 Northville-Community-Senior-Center:
248-349-4140
Health & Community
Election Information: Center is Closed for polls on November 5th, 2019.
Sign up to be on the Permanent Absentee Voter List!
See our Clerk’s Office or call (248)624-0865
2019 Flu Shots: Senior Center Members and City Of Wixom
Employees are invited to on onsite flu shot
clinic in the Community Center.
When: Tuesday, October 1st 2019
Time: 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Sign up at the Senior Center
If you are without health insurance, please
see the Senior Coordinator for a voucher.
Need Computer Help? Call the Wixom library and set up an appointment
with the Librarian: (248)-624-2512
City of Wixom Senior Program: Membership benefits include member-only activi-
ties and discounts on programs.
Membership to The City of Wixom Senior Center
July 1, 2019—June 30, 2020
$10 fee for Wixom and Walled Lake residents
$15 fee for non-residents.
Community & Coffee Join for Community & Conversa-
tion, fill out comments and
enjoy coffee with the
Senior Coordinator and Senior
Community at the end of each
October 31st 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m
November 27th 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m
December 26th 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m
Holiday Parties:
Halloween Party: October 24th at 11:30a.m
Thanksgiving Lunch: November 21st at
11:30a.m
Christmas Party: December 5th at 11:00a.m
Christmas Toys for Local Children: Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee and drop off a Christ-
mas gift for a local child. All gifts will go to the Hospital-
ity House & will be distributed to children of low income
families for Christmas.
Date Activity Time Price
11-14 Thursday
Toy Drive
1:30p.m Bring Childs
Gift
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Keeping Fit!
Exercise Class A one-hour class of stretching, low impact cardio and
weight training. Suitable for all ability levels.
Fee payable at class.
Day Time Price Member
Non-Member
Monday 10 -11:00 am $2 $4
Wednesday 10 -11:00 am $2 $4
Zumba Gold ® Take salsa, cha-cha, meringue, tango and put it all
together in one LOWER IMPACT workout routine!
Fun total body work out for all levels! Wear comfortable
clothing and tennis or dance shoes. Fee payable at class.
Day Time Price Non-Member
Monday 11:15 am-12:15 pm
$5 $7
Wednesday
11:15 am-12:15 pm
$5 $7
Drums Alive Catch the newest fitness wave and drum your way to
better health! “Drums Alive” is a fitness class set to
music with a stability ball, drumsticks and a bucket. This
class is good for beginner to advanced fitness levels and
no experience is required.
Day Time Price Non-Member
Tuesday 11:00 am $5 $7
Line Dancing
Line dancing is a fun, healthy, popular, and rewarding
activity which improves memory & endurance. Dances
& music will vary from party songs to country, pop,
Latin, and Island beats.
THE BEGINNER CLASS will introduce basic line
dance steps and slowly incorporate them into fun dances,
including those commonly enjoyed at weddings and
parties.
THE INTERMEDIATE CLASS is ideal for those who
have completed the beginner class and would like to
learn slightly more challenging dances.
TIP: It’s helpful to attend regularly. Each class will
allow time for learning new dances and practicing
previously learned dances.
Day Time Price Level Non-Member
Thursday 10:45am $5 Intermediate $7
Thursday 11:45am $5 Beginner $7
Members -ONLY- Special Deal! Purchase 9 classes, get the 10th class FREE!
This bonus can be used on any of the $5 drop-in clas-
ses: Drums Alive, Beginner and Intermediate Line
Dance, Zumba Gold, Gentle Yoga, and Chair Yoga
Cost : $45.00
Gentle Yoga This class uses restorative and beginner poses that gently open
and stretch each area of the body. Expect some standing and
balance postures with help of the wall or a chair. Breathing
techniques are taught throughout. This class is great for all
levels and for those recovering from illness or injuries.
Day Time Price Non-Member
Thursday 9:30 am $5 $7
Chair Yoga A relaxing practice where we breathe and move through a
series of whole body stretches and strengthening postures while
in a chair. We adapt yoga movements to be done while seated
including gentle spinal stretches, twists, folds, and even warrior
poses. We end class with final rest, and often a lavender hand
massage if the student desires.
Day Time Non-Member Price
Tuesday 9:30 am $7 $5
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Events
Veterans Appreciation Lunch The City of Wixom sponsors an Appreciation Luncheon
for Veterans to come and enjoy a great meal and the
company of friends. No charge for this event, although
pre-registration is appreciated
Call 248-624-0870 to register.
Date Day Time Price
10-22 Tuesday 12:00 pm FREE
11-26 Tuesday 12:00 pm FREE
Cards, Games & Tournaments Cards, games and puzzles are always available in the
Lounge. Challenge your brain! Join your friends here at
the Community Center for a fun game!
Date Day Time Price
Daily Tues & Thurs 10 am - 4 pm FREE
Monthly Movie & Pizza
Sponsored By:
Join the second Wednesday of the month, for movies and
pizza. Please sign up in advance.
Date Day Time Price
10-09 Wednesday 12:30 pm No Charge
11-13 Wednesday 12:30 pm No Charge
12-11 Wednesday 12:30 pm No Charge
Birthday Bingo & Potluck Lunch Come celebrate the Birthdays of the month! Bring a dish
to pass for pot luck lunch.
Date Day Time Price
October 29 Tuesday 11:30 pm FREE
November 19 Tuesday 11:30 pm FREE
December 5 Tuesday 11:30 pm FREE
Lunch Bunch Visit local restaurants and get to know local friends!
Date Day Time Price
10-14 Monday 11:15 am TBD
11-18 Monday 11:15 am TBD
12-9 Monday 11:15 am TBD
Light Lunch & Trivia Join in for Trivia and a FREE light lunch !
sponsored by Care Patrol. Please sign up in advance.
Date Day Time Price
10-8 Tuesday 11:30 am FREE
11-12 Tuesday 11:30 am FREE
12-10 Tuesday 11:30 am FREE
Mahjong
Join your friends here at the Community Center for a fun
game for the age old game of Mahjong.
Date Day Time Price
Weekly Mon & Wed 12 pm- 4 pm FREE
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OCTOBER 2019
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
31 (September)
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
1 Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Water Color 2:00-4:30p.m
Flu Shots 12:00-3:00p.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
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Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Gentle Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
*At City Hall
Line Dancing 10:45-12:45p.m
*At City Hall
Cider Mill Trip 10:30a.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
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Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Trivia Lunch 11:30-1p.m
Water Color 2:00-4:30p.m
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Senior Exercise 10-11a.m
Zumba Gold 11:15-12:15p.m
Movie & Pizza 12:30p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Gentle Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Line Dancing 10:45-12:45p.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
14
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
15
Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Water Color 2:00-4:30p.m
16
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Gentle Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Line Dancing 10:45-12:45.p.m
*At City Hall
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
21
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Veterans Lunch 12:00p.m
Water Color 2:00-4:30p.m
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Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Gentle Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Halloween Party 11:30a.m
28
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Water Color 2:00-4:30p.m
Birthday & Bingo Potluck 12:15p.m
30
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Community & Coffee
9:30-10:30a.m
Gentle Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Line Dancing 10:45-12:45p.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
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NOVEMBER 2019
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
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Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Election Day
CLOSED
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Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m *At City Hall
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Gentle Yoga 9:30-
10:30a.m
Line Dancing 10:45-
12:45p.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
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Veteran’s Day
CLOSED
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Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Sr. Commission Meeting
10:00a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Trivia Lunch 11:30a.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
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Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
Movie & Pizza 12:30p.m
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Gentle Yoga 9:30-
10:30a.m
Line Dancing 10:45-
12:45p.m
Toy Drive for Wixom Chil-
dren 1:30p.m.(Room ABC)
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
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Senior Exercise
10-11a.m.
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
19
Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Birthday & Bingo
Potluck 12:15
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
20
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
21
Gentle Yoga 9:30-
10:30a.m
Thanksgiving Lunch
11:30a.m
25
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
26
Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Veterans Lunch 12:00p.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
27 Community & Coffee
9:30-10:30a.m
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
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Thanksgiving
CLOSED
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
2.
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
3
Chair Yoga 9:30-
10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
4
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4pm
5
Christmas Party
11a.m
9
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
10
Chair Yoga 9:30-
10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Trivia Lunch 11:30a.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
11
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
Movie & Pizza 12:30p.m
12
Gentle Yoga
9:30-10:30a.m
Line Dancing 10:45-
12:45p.m
Cards & Games 12-4pm
16
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
17
Chair Yoga 9:30-10:30a.m
Drums Alive 11-12p.m
Birthday & Bingo
Potluck 12:15
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
18
Senior Exercise
10-11a.m
Zumba Gold
11:15-12:15p.m
Mahjong 12-4p.m
19
Gentle Yoga
9:30-10:30a.m
Line Dancing 10:45-
12:45p.m
Cards & Games 12-4p.m
23
No Classes
Center is Open
24
Christmas Eve
CLOSED
25
Christmas Day
CLOSED
26
Community & Coffee
9:30-10:30a.m
No Classes
Center is Open
30
No Classes
Center is Open
31
New Years Eve
CLOSED
1
New Years Day
CLOSED
2
No Classes
Center is Open
DECEMBER 2019
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A Special Note of Thanks To our sponsors at Fifth & Main for Pizza and Movies
To Kari West of Care Patrol for helping plan our DIA Luncheon and
also for sponsoring Trivia and Light Lunch
To Sheryl Lucas and Anna Kulas Rosenthal for keeping the Senior
Center up and running while we were without a Senior Coordinator
To our wonderful instructors
To our volunteers who help with Veterans lunches, and other activities
To Becky Campbell for donating the beautiful cookies to our Veterans
Lunch
To our Senior Commission for your volunteer work
A special thanks to Public Safety Director Ron Moore and City
Manager Steven Brown, for your support of and dedication to the
Senior Center