Office Hours The Northville Community Center is currently open for scheduled activities only. Registration Register online www.northvilleparksandrec.org or call (248)-305-2851 for more information.

Weather Hotline (248) 348-8888

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Northville Senior Services

~INSPIRE~ Northville Community Center

303 W. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 Phone: 248-305-2851

July-August 2020

Our Northville Senior Services Transportation program keeps people social and independent. During the Coronavirus stay at home order we had a few staff people that were still coming to work and getting people to their critical appointments. One of these staff members was Joyce Drever, our new transportation coordinator. Here is a little bit more about her.

Joyce Drever is our new Transportation Coordinator. She and her husband have two sons and live in Canton with their dog, Sadie. Joyce grew up in Bay City, MI and Lake Jackson, TX. She graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a degree in Marketing. Her favorite things to do besides spending time with her family are gardening, cooking/baking, exploring new places, interior decorating and architecture.

Please welcome our newest bus

driver Rodney Johnson.

Rodney is a retired manufactur-

ing executive that loves out-

doors, golfing and woodwork-

ing along with 5 grandchildren.

Inside This Issue:

Pg. 2 Transportation

Pg. 3 Services

Pg. 4-5 Programs

Pg. 6-7 Resources

Pg. 8 Virtual Fitness

Pg. 9 Virtual Dance

Transportation Service

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Service is provided to Northville Township and the City of Northville residents age 60+ and residents who

have a documented disability (physician certified). Funding for the transportation service is provided by

SMART, Oakland and Wayne Counties, Northville Township and the City of Northville.

Fees for medical runs are reduced thanks to generous funding provided by St. Mary Mercy Livonia as

part of the SJMHS.

We Offer Curb-to-Curb Bus Service

The service provides bus transportation to medical

appointments and non-medical destinations.

Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Transportation will be closed July 3rd for the 4th of

July holiday.

Fare Structure

Fare costs are determined by the type of destination and distance of service. Fares are charged as one way trips

and range from $1 to $4 each way. Please contact the transportation office to obtain a transportation packet

that describes the fare structure in more detail.

To schedule a ride or receive more information, call (248)-449-9934, between 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Our Transportation Coordinator, Joyce Drever, will be happy to assist you. Reservations for transportation

service must be made at least 2 business days in advance. Transportation punch cards can be purchased in $20,

$30 or $40 increments to avoid paying cash for each trip. Please ask for punch card details when calling for

an appointment.

Medical Appointment Fares

Destinations within the Northville City and Township limits - $1 one-way fare

Destinations outside of Northville City or Township limits but within 4 mile radius

of the Northville Community Center (303 W. Main St.) - $2 one-way fare

Destinations within an 8 mile radius of 303 W Main St. - $3 one-way fare

Rides to Beaumont Hospital (Farmington Hills) - $4 one-way fare

All medical rides have been reduced by $2 due to generous funding from St. Mary’s Mercy Health System.

Non-Medical Fares Destinations within Northville City and Township limits - $3 one-way fare

Destinations outside of Northville City or Township limits but within 4 miles radius of the Northville

Community Center (303 W. Main St.) - $4 one-way fare

No Transportation service is available for non-medical rides outside of 4 mile radius of the Northville

Community Center (303 W. Main St).

Northville Community Center Fare

Northville Community Center - $1.00 one-way fare

En Route Add-On Fare & Punch Cards

An en route quick stop may be added to any trip if time and route allows and the stop must be booked at time of

original stop request - $2 per stop. Transportation punch cards can be purchased in $20, $30 or $40 increments

to avoid paying cash for each trip. Please ask for punch card details when calling for an appointment.

Telecare (Telephone Reassurance)

Each week senior residents can receive a telephone call to check on their well

being or to just hear a friendly voice. This service is run entirely by volunteers and there is no charge.

To register, call (248)-305-2851.

Medical Equipment Loans

Wheelchair, walker, cane or other medical equipment are available for FREE to Northville & Novi

residents. The return policy: cleaned and sanitized equipment should be returned within 90 days. We also

accept new or gently used medical equipment. Please call (248)-305-2851 before dropping any equipment

off to ensure we are in need of equipment at that time.

Liquid Nutrition (Ensure)

Pick up times at the NCC: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Normal pickup dates are the 4th Friday of each month.

To apply, contact Wayne County Senior Services at (734)-326-5202.

Services

Talking Book Service - National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Talking book players, books, and magazines are available for loan. To be eligible you must be an Oakland &

Wayne County resident who is unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or per-

manent visual or physical limitations. The phone numbers for this service are:

Oakland County: (800)-774-4542 Wayne County: (734)-287-4840

What You Need to Know About LTC and Medicaid- Gary Allen, Attorney

This seminar will cover three important aspects of your long term care planning. First, what are the op-

tions from home care, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and more? Second, a discussion of

critical care issues such as dementia, licensed v. unlicensed homes, rehab, socialization, and cost. Final-

ly, what are the options to pay for the care including insurance, Veterans benefits and Medicaid?

Register by phone at (248)-305-2852. Registration deadline: July 17 Class limited to 9 participants

Day Date Time Fee Location

Tuesday July 21 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Free Northville Community Center

Wills, Trusts and Ladybird Deeds- Gary Allen, Attorney

Learn how to avoid probate and save thousands of dollars, why you probably don’t need a trust, how to

put a beneficiary on your home and cottage deeds, and why powers of attorney are your most important

estate planning documents. Learn why holding an unrecorded deed may uncap taxes on property at

death.

Register by phone at (248) 305-2852. Registration deadline: Aug. 14 Class limited to 9 partici-

pants

Day Date Time Fee Location

Tuesday August 18 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free Northville Community Center

PROGRAMS

Elder Law

Virtual Bingo! We will play one game each month. When you register, you will re-

ceive an email with the links for your bingo cards and the platform to play. This is a

free program. We are playing for fun, not prizes. Register on– line at northville-

parksandrec.org to receive the login information and Bingo card link. Virtual Bingo

will take place on the following Fridays, July 31st and August 28th at 11:00 a.m.

More information to come, keep your eye on our Northville Senior Services Face-

book Page and on our website northvilleparksandrec.org

Programs

Anxiety and uncertainty are high as the world works to slow the spread of the coronavirus. If you are feeling

scared or anxious, it is okay to reach out for help. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

launched a statewide warmline for Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions. The warm-

line connects individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral

health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers. The warmline is

open daily 10 am–2 am at 888.PEER.753 (888.733.7753).

As we continue to plan for future programs, please know that Northville Parks & Recreation is taking measures

to ensure the safety of our participants and staff. Stay up-to-date on Parks & Recreation programs by visiting

www.northvilleparksandrec.org and Facebook @Northville Senior Services

Funding for Northville Senior Services provided by The Senior Alliance

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Northville Senior Services 303 West Main Street Northville, MI 48167 248-305-2851

Website: www.northvilleparksandrec.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Currently only open for scheduled events.

Staff: Nicole Messina, Senior Services Supervisor 248-305-2852 Joyce Drever, Transportation Coordinator 248-449-9934 Karlee Hamilton Recreation Coordinator - Seniors 248-305-2873 Sue Wilson Office Assistant 248-305-2851 Rentals 248-305-2731 Northville Township 248-348-5800 www.twp.northville.mi.us

Contact Information Senior Advisory Commission Andrea Murdock, Chairperson Jan Valade, Vice Chairperson Jan Purtell, Secretary Lesa Buckland, City of Northville Patrick Giesa, Northville City Council Member Mindy Herrmann, Northville Township Trustee Robert Lipmyer, Northville Township Dory Schmidt, Northville Township Angela Jaafar, Board Member, Northville Public Schools Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main St., and are open to the public. Currently meetings are virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/830001 Applications for future openings on the Senior Advisory

Commission can be found on the City and Township web-

sites.

Frequently Requested Contacts

Northville Parks & Recreation 248-349-0203 www.northvilleparksandrec.org

Northville District Library 248-349-3020 www.northville.lib.mi.us

Allen Terrace 248-349-8030

Civic Concern 248-344-1033

Meals on Wheels - Wayne County 734-326-5202 Oakland County 810-632-2155

Northville Post Office 248-349-2062

Senior Alliance 734-722-2830

Secretary of State 888-767-6424

Chamber of Commerce 248-349-7640