Phone:
(810) 732-6290
This
community facility provides older citizens a
means to fulfill social, physical, emotional
and intellectual needs. It is a focal point
for services to and for older persons, and its
programs and activities are designed to enhance
the dignity and independence and involvement
of the elderly in the community.
Services
include:
Daily
noon meal
•
Transportation
•
Special services transportation (door to door)
Fitness
and walking program
Education
classes and seminars
Special
speakers (Social Security, investments, health
topics, etc.)
•
Shopping Trips (grocery, mall)
Bimonthly
blood pressure check, health clinic (blood sugar,
exams, prescriptions, mental health)
Flu
shots
Hearing,
vision, dental, cholesterol and skin cancer
screening
Michigan
Emergency Prescription Program
Medicare/Medicaid
assistance program
Information
and referral
Monthly
newsletter
Foot
care clinic
Volunteer
opportunities/recognition
•
Gold
Card
•
Tax preparation (federal, state & local)
•
Surplus commodity distribution
•
Food co-op (requires membership charge)
•
Library programs and services
•
Special public events
•
Emergency home repairs and rehabilitation
If
transportation is a problem for Carman-Ainsworth
and Flint Township residents, a 10-passenger
mini-van is available to provide door-to-door
service for most activities at the Senior Center.
Call 732-6290 at least one day in advance.
All
Carman-Ainsworth residents, retired and 60 years
of age or older, are eligible to receive a Gold
Card. This card, provided by Carman-Ainsworth
Community Schools, entitles the holder to admission
to sporting events, plays, concerts, community
education activities and other school sponsored
events. Applications are available at the Senior
Citizen Center.
These
services are available to all persons regardless
of age.
Activities include:
•
Day and extended travel
•
Dances
•
Euchre and pinochle
•
Special holiday parties
•
Potlucks and picnics
•
Breakfast Club
•
Crafts and quilting
•
Knitting/crochet
•
Scrabble Club
•
Drama group
•
Line dancing
•
Bridge Club
•
Pedro
•
Sing-a-longs
•
Bingo
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