BTSS is currently offering in-person enrichment opportunities; health education, current events, history, and more!
Unique Topics
Join us at BTSS for In-Person Lectures. Please call 248-723-3500 or go online to register in advance.
Please see the catalog or call for details.
| Date | Event | Time | Cost |
| May 8 | What’s New in Medicare 2024 presented by AgeWays | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
| May 9 | Great American Songbook: A Four-Part Series with Stuart Johnson - Part 1 | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary sponsored by American House Stone & Elmwood |
| May 14 | Coffee & Conversations with BT Public Safety | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
| May 15 | Artificial Intelligence with BTPL | 10-11:00 AM | Complimentary |
| May 15 | Clerk's Table Q&A | 8:30-10:30 AM | Complimentary |
| May 16Â | Hear Better, Live Better, Hearing Loss & Brain Health | 10-11:00 AM | Complimentary Event, light snack & refreshment sponsored by Hinderliter Hearing Services |
| May 22 | Clerk's Table Q&A | 8:30-10:30 AM | Complimentary |
| May 29 | Don't Let Stress Manage You! | 10:15-11:15 AM | Complimentary |
| May 31 | Music for Wellness | 9:30-11 AM | Complimentary |
| Mondays | Jazz Band Mondays | 1-2:30 PM | Complimentary, stop in for hot coffee & a true American art form |
| June 14 | Great American Songbook: A Four-Part Series with Stuart Johnson - Part 2 | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary sponsored by American House Stone & Elmwood |
| June 17 | Dementia Friends by Ageways | 10:30AM-12 PM | Complimentary |
| June 18 | Coffee & Conversations with BT Public Safety | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
| June 20 | Regina Carter & Stevie Wonder: Musical Sparks from the Motor City | 1-2 PM | $3 Res/$5 Non Res |
| June 24 | Election Outreach & Education with Martin Brook | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary |
| June 26 | Book Talk with BTPL | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
| June 28 | Virtual OLLI Tour to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary |
| July 10 | Virtual OLLI Tour to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary |
| July 11 | Great American Songbook: A Four-Part Series with Stuart Johnson - Part 3 | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary sponsored by American House Stone & Elmwood |
| July 17 | Lecture Cutting the Cable Cord BTPL | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
| July 19 | Make Food Not Waste | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
| July 25 | Hamtramck Past & Present | 10-11 AM | $3 Res/$5 Non Res |
| August 8 | Virtual OLLI Tour of the DIA exhibit, Detroit Style Car Design in the Motor City | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary |
| August 14 | Pop Up BTPL | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
| August 16 | Great American Songbook: A Four-Part Series with Stuart Johnson - Part 4 | 10-11:30 AM | Complimentary sponsored by American House Stone & Elmwood |
| August 20Â | Coffee & Conversations with BT Public Safety | 10-11 AM | Complimentary |
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Bridge Class
Learn to play bridge! Cheryl & Jim Bloom are certified ACBL instructors & Silver Life masters.
| Fridays May 31-August 9 |
Continue Learning Bridge Class | 10 AM-12 PM | Improve your play of the hand and continue working on bidding and defense. Prior spring session or beginning bridge knowledge required. No classes July 5, 19, 26. | $160 BT Res/$170 Non Res, $25 book fee. |
| Fridays May 31-August 9 |
Continuing Intermediate Bridge Class | 1-3 PM | Continue learning and improve your play of the hand and working on bidding and defense. Must have knowledge of beginning bridge. No classes July 5, 19, 26. | $160 BT Res/$170 Non Res, $25 book fee. |
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Caregiver Support Group
Join us at the Senior Center for an onsite monthly Caregiver Support Meeting
| Thursdays May 16, June 20, July 18 & August 15 |
10-11 AM | This supportive group for caregivers of someone with dementia, will help you learn practical caregiving information, get mutual support, learn about your local community resources and find solutions to challenging behaviors. Please call the Senior Center at 248-723-3500 to register. | Complimentary |
Companion Café
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Wednesdays |
1-3 PM | Enjoy welcoming monthly events at the Senior Center for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, for a shared experience. Together you will enjoy games, music, art and pet activities as well as camaraderie and refreshments. Program content will vary by session. Call 248-723-3500 or go online to register. Â BT residency and registration required. Space is limited. | Complimentary program sponsored by Bloomfield Hills Rotary. |
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Educational Workshop Powerful Tools for Caregivers
| Mondays July 8-August 26 |
1-2:30 PM | This 7-week educational workshop is designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Topics include: communicating effectively with family and health care providers, reducing stress, feelings of guilt, anger, depression, making tough decisions, self-care and relaxation techniques. The final week will be a dementia simulation – Dementia Live which immerses participants into life with dementia. | Complimentary workshop presented by AgeWays. |
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Virtual Programs and Digital Resources
Seniors can take advantage of these virtual offerings.
Bloomfield Historical Society Programs
The Mills of Oakland County
From the Guardian to the Kirk - Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture
Explore more Bloomfield Historical Society programs and videos.
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