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The HWP&R
Leisure Forum
February & March, 2015
THE LEISURE FORUM
Huntington Woods Recreation Department, 248.541-3030
TRIP INFORMATION & DISCLAIMER
• Trips are planned with our residents in mind! We scour the area for some of the most
fun &/or interesting places, attempt to get it for you at the very best price and provide transportation for you—not bad, huh?
• The trips are targeted for all adults, but we do take added care to make sure there is
limited walking and stair climbing when possible (specifically noted when difficulties might be
present).
• Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice. Every effort will be made to keep
as close to schedule as possible. Trip times are our best approximation and may include
“surprise “ stops. Please roll with it.
• Watch Deadlines! Registration deadlines usually reflect when we have to commit to purchasing tickets. Without your commitment, we have to cancel trips. To avoid disappointment
(ours and yours!), please register by the stated deadlines.
EVENT REGISTRATION
• Resident registration begins when the Leisure Forum/quarter newsletter is received.
• Registration must be in person or by mail and payment in full is required at the time of registration unless otherwise noted. Please note: there is no phone registration or “holding”
spots
• Non-resident registration date is listed in the city newsletter and are subject to pay an additional $4 per trip/activity, as of 2/1/2013.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
• In the event a trip does not require the purchase of tickets, 48 hour notice of cancellation
is required in order to receive a refund. For trips
involving tickets, no refunds will be given for cancellation once the tickets have been purchased,
• unless a replacement is found. Please inquire at the
time you are requesting to cancel whether you will
receive a refund.
• A $5 service fee is retained on all refunds due to trip
withdrawal.
• Cancellations/withdrawals will be given a household
credit. Specific request must be made for a refund in
the form of a check. Allow 3 weeks for all refunds in
the form of a check to be processed.
February
3 & UP/LUNCH IN PLYMOUTH
Friday, February 13, 10:20 am - 3:00 pm
A husband-wife team opened a board game lounge in downtown Plymouth with over 1000 board
games. Board game lounges aren’t something new to this world. There are board game lounges
in Australia, New Zealand, Toronto and even a few board game lounges in the United States, but
this is the first one in this region. Exercise your brain and enjoy a new experience! Michigan
snacks and beverages for sale. Next up, lunch (on your own) at Nico & Vali Italian Eatery, a small
family-owned restaurant with incredible food and a charming atmosphere. Sign up by 2/6/2015.
#430101-00 Cost: $13 (includes transportation/supervision, 3&up fee)
WINTER DINNER OUT: GIOVANNI’S RISTORANTE
Tuesday, February 17, 4:30 - 7:00 pm
By popular demand, we are headed back to Giovannis. Giovanni’s has Italian cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of the old world charm where friends and family gather to enjoy more than
just a meal. The homemade pastas, the prime cuts of meat, the fresh fish and farm grown vegetables are carefully prepared to preserve a distinctive flavor of the finest regions.You wouldn’t
think that behind all that chugging industrial mess just outside Southwest Detroit you would
find the best Italian food in the city. Ask the owner, Frances and she will tell you about Sinatra
and some of others that have broke bread at Giovannis. A real favorite! Registration deadline:
2.19.15.
#330115-00 Cost: $10, includes transportation and supervision, dinner on your own.
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BLOOD PRESSURE
Wednesday, February 18, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in the Senior Lounge to have your blood pressure
checked by Mary Jo Israel, a registered nurse. If you are tracking your blood pressure, this is a
great service. Upcoming blood pressure dates are March 18, April 15, and May 20.
MOVIE AT THE REC: PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Tuesday, February 24, 12:15 pm
Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A
helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids’
21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane’s old-school methods. PG. Length 105 min
Ralph and Peggy Lease MultiPurpose Room of the Rec Center. $1 “popcorn” donation suggested.
DIA TRANSPORTATION
Thursday, February 26, 11:00 am - 2:45 pm
Due to a successful County Art Institute Authority millage, residents benefit
with free unlimited general museum admission. Enjoy lunch at the Cafe DIA
or Kresge Court, check out the art, don’t worry about fighting the traffic or
parking and have a nice, relaxing afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
A minimum of 6 people are needed by 2.20.15.
Bring proof of Oakland/Wayne/Macomb County residency for free admission.
#330108-02 Cost: $7 (transportation only).
BOARD OF REVIEW
Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 -10:00 pm
Monday, March 9, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
The 2015 Change of Assessment Notices will be mailed
from Oakland County Equalization by mid-February.
Please review your Change of Assessment Notice carefully. Your 2015 property taxes
will be based on the taxable value of your property stated on the notice. Also if your
property in Huntington Woods is your principal residence,
100% should be listed as “Exempt as principal residence”.
If you own several properties, only one may be your principal residence.
Appointments are highly recommended for residents wishing to appeal their 2015
assessment to the Board of Review. Meetings are held at City Hall on days listed
above.
Persons wishing to apply for a hardship reduction based on limited income should
request and submit the required paperwork before Wednesday, February 25, 2015 for
the application to be considered at the March Board of Review. Those property owners who received a hardship reduction in 2014 must reapply for the 2015 property tax
year.
For questions and appointments please call the
Huntington Woods Treasurer’s office at 248.541-4300 ext 638.
March
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
AT THE VILLAGE PLAYERS
Wednesday, March 4, 8:00 pm performance
Fun and games begin when tenured-professor George and his wife Martha welcome a
young ambitious professor new to campus and his wife, over for after-party drinks. Using wit, word-play and free-flowing cocktails, the hosts take turns humiliating each other
as entertainment for their bewildered guests. As more drinks are poured, it’s the guests’
turn in the cross-hairs, coerced to share core secrets. Albee’s classic play is a brutally
comic love story that explodes notions of commitment and self-delusion in a loving relationship. Must call 248.541-3030 to reserve. Pick up is the Tuesday, March 3.
#430114-00 Cost: FREE (no transportation)
*BRAND NEW* SEA LIFE
AT GREAT LAKES CROSSING
Monday, March 16, 10:00 am - 3:45 pm
Construction for Sea Life Michigan began last spring after years of planning. With 35,000
square feet and 150,000 gallons of water, the aquarium hosts more than 5,000 creatures and 250 species of creatures, including sharks, coral reefs, stingrays, a giant pacific
octopus, turtles and more, split into nine different zones. It also includes a 180-degree
underwater tunnel for people to see animals swimming above and around them, and an
interactive touch-pool to feel animals like sea stars and sea snails. With fun talks, animal
feeds and special events, there’s plenty of fun for everyone! Also time for lunch (on your
own) and shopping (also on your own).
#330100-00 Cost: $25 (includes transportation/supervision and ticket).
BLOOD PRESSURE
Wednesday, March 18, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in the Senior
Lounge to have your blood pressure checked by Mary Jo
Israel, a registered nurse. If you are tracking your blood pressure, this is a great service. Upcoming blood pressure dates
are April 15 and May 20.
MOVIE AT THE REC: MUD
Tuesday, March 24, 12:15 pm
Two young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the vigilantes that are on
his trail and to reunite him with his true love. PG-13. Length 2h 15 min.
Ralph and Peggy Lease MultiPurpose Room of the Rec Center. $1 “popcorn” donation suggested.
AMERICAN WAR IN VIETNAM
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 pm
Dr. Donald Borsand returns with “American War in Vietnam”.
Join Dr. Borsand for a lively discussion of one of America’s longest wars,
and one of its most costly as well. Among the topics discussed will be the
“Domino Theory” and its influence on foreign policy, the home front and
the ultimate question: What did we learn from this war?
April
THE FORD PIQUETTE AVENUE PLANT
Thursday, April 2, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
It might look old-fashioned now, but in 1908 the Model T was
revolutionary. Inexpensive, light weight, durable, and easy to drive
and repair, it was a great value for ordinary families. It quickly
became the most popular car on the planet. The Model T changed not only what we drove then,
but how we live today. And it was conceived, developed, and built right here.
Today, you can visit the birthplace of the Model T. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is again open
and evolving into a symbol of Detroit’s ability to invent, innovate, and rebound. Walk the plank
floors worn smooth by hundreds of workers and thousands of cars. See Henry Ford’s competition, his early successes and false starts. Learn how volunteers saved one of the world’s most
significant industrial buildings and support the ongoing restoration and education projects in the
mechanical heart of Detroit.
Afterwards (of course), lunch on your own at a one of Detroit’s hot spots! (TBA)
#430103-00 Cost: $21 (includes museum entrance, docent tour, supervisor/transportation)
DSO COFFEE CONCERT: EXOTIC ADVENTURES
Friday, April 17, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Join Conductor Leonard Slatkin and the DSO in worldly travels of song and
dance to the music of Ravel and Ginastera, accompanied by associate concertmaster Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, rising young French mezzo-soprano
Isabelle Druet, and multi-talented classical and jazz pianist Simon Mulligan.
RAVEL Overture de Féerie from Shéhérazade
GINASTERA Piano Concerto No. 1
RAVEL Two Hebraic Melodies
GINASTERA Pampeana No. 1 for Violin and String Orchestra
RAVEL Shéhérazade
GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia
Lunch on your own at the Addison Eatery. Located in the Addison Building, designed by Albert
Kahn and built in 1905, the Addison Eatery brings American cuisine with a twist, in the heart of
Detroit’s Brush Park District. Please sign up by April 9.
#430155-00 Cost $45, Includes ticket & transportation.
Be on the look out for more great trips coming this spring!
Detroit Dinners Out; Zoo Trip; Faust at the DIA;
Tally’s Folly at the Purple Rose; Royal Eagle at St Sabbo’s
and more!
Extended Travel with Shoreline Tours
Montreal & Quebec City with 1000 Islands & Toronto, May 17 - 23
Oregon Coast & Pacific Northwest and 2 Nights in San Francisco, August 8 - 17
Lake Geneva,Wisconsin, “The Newport of the West”, September 9 - 11
National Parks & Canyonlands of the West, September 13 - 20
Flyers at the Recreation Center with full details
. . . Utilize your Rec Center . . .
Here’s a quick-glance look at some of the events/services
offered by the HW Recreation Department for our residents.
Call Jennifer at 248.541-3030 for information.
BLOOD PRESSURE
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in the
Senior Lounge of the Recreation Center from
10:00 – 11:00 am to have your blood pressure
checked by Mary Jo Israel or Robbie Robertson,
registered nurses.
If you are tracking your blood pressure, this is an especially great service!
Upcoming blood pressure dates are February 18, March 18, April 15
and May 20.
CURB-TO CURB TRANSPORTATION
Residents who are 55 years or better and unable to
drive, temporarily or permanently, are able to arrange
for transportation on the City SMART van for medical
appointments, support groups, shopping, or other
activities of daily living. The bus is wheelchair accessible.
If you are using a walker or are unable to handle steps, the lift is available to
bring you into the vehicle. Forty-eight hours advance notice is required and
the travel distance must be within a seven-mile radius. The fee is $1 each
way. Please limit trips to one per day and make sure to be ready 15 minutes
before your scheduled pick up time. Call Jennifer at 248.541-3030
to schedule a ride.
Looking to utilize the
Holder Senior Lounge at the HWP&R?
Contact the Recreation Center,
248 541 3030
MONEY FOR MINOR HOME REPAIRS
Homeowners in need of minor home repairs with low to
moderate income may qualify for financial assistance through
the Oakland County Community Development Block Grant
Program. A special calculation has to be done to determine if
you qualify for the money.
Please call Jennifer Furlong, 248.541-3030, for information.
MOVIE MATINEES:
Movies are shown on select Tuesdays at 12:15 pm in the Ralph and Peggy
Lease Multipurpose Room of the Recreation Center. $1 “popcorn” donation
is requested. Call, come in, or see the Leisure Forum for upcoming titles.
WALK THE GYM
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 9:30 am and noon - 1:00 pm
Be aware that children may also be using the gym. Two guests permitted
per resident.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Are trips and activities no longer “your thing”? Senior Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Furlong is available to assist you with your day-to-day needs in
order to maintain your quality of life in the City of Huntington Woods. Feel
free to contact Jennifer concerning any of the following special services:
- Information and Referrals
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Telephone Reassurance Calls
Call 248.541-3030 for additional information.
MONDAY LUNCH BUNCH
Noon on Mondays at the HW Recreation Center
Join us each Monday at 12:00 pm as we enjoy a delicious and
nutritious lunch provided by Emerald Food Services.
Those interested in the speaker only should arrive by 12:30 pm.
Call Jennifer to register transportation (if needed) by noon on the
preceding Thursday at 248.541-3030.
The requested fee is $3.50 (plus $.25 for coffee/tea),
to be paid at least one week in advance at
Monday Lunch or at the Front Desk of the Recreation Center.
FEBRUARY
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Staying Healthy During the Flu Season, OC Health Division
Vegetarian lasagna, brussel sprouts, white roll
Operation Medicine Cabinet, OC Health Division
Sausage & sauerkraut, pierogies, peas
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No Lunch – Presidents’ Day
23 Warning Signs/Symptoms of a Heart Attack - Beaumont
Chicken Alfredo, rainbow pasta, mixed veggies
MARCH
2
Senior Meals On Wheels
Hot Lunch
9
Recycling & Road Construction with DPW’s Clare Galed
Hot Lunch
16 Beaches/Lakes & Stream Safety, OC Health Division
Hot Lunch
23 TBA
Hot Lunch
30
How to Choose your Caregiver, Birdies Home Care
Hot Lunch
Call Jennifer Furlong 248.541-3030
to arrange for transportation or for additional information!
Caregivers are welcomed and encouraged to join us.
TRIPS/ACTIVITIES NO LONGER
“YOUR THING”? Senior Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Furlong would like to assure
your day-to-day needs are met to maintain your
quality of life in the City of Huntington Woods.
Telephone reassurance calls, volunteer opportunities and more!
Feel free to contact Jennifer to see how
we can be of service, 248.541-3030 .
HUNTINGTON WOODS PARKS & RECREATION
26325 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods, MI 48070
Phone 248.541.3030
[email protected]
Parks & Recreation Director
Nancy Waldmann
Supervisor & Day Trips
Colette Nutton
Outreach/Transportation
Jennifer Furlong
Senior Correspondence Clerk
Kathy Seidl
Building Supervisors
Jennifer Furlong
Bill Gergosian
Kathy Seidl
Transportation
Dan Craig
Steve Kinney
Louis Lemay
Daniel Monaco
Steve Wasinski
Recreation Advisory
Carolyn Weed, Chair
Mary Austin
Michael Ceasar
Eric Gurvitz
Melanie Meyers
Mel Natinsky
Mike Tripp
Senior Advisory
Howard Collens, Chair
Linda Bruder
Lynn Feinberg
Catherine Marchione
Jim Speir
Sue Tower
Susan Witus
GOTTA LOVE THE LEISURE FORUM
This bimonthly publication highlights trips and activities offered through the
Recreation Department & Library, as does the quarterly city newsletter,
although the Forum goes into more detail and often has additional trips.
The Leisure Forum is available at the Recreation Center,
on the city website ci.huntington-woods.mi.us,
or you can email [email protected]
and it will be sent to you electronically.