Explore new activities, hobbies, experiences and passions! Your center is a vital community hub that connects people to each other and to valuable services that promote vitality, community and independence. We welcome you to discover all that BTSS offers! See the Summer Catalog for details of activities throughout the season.Â
May is National Fitness Month!
Sponsored by American House Stone & Elmwood.
Move forward in your wellness journey by celebrating National Senior Health & Fitness Day the whole month! See below for options available throughout the month.
| ACTIVITY | DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
| Try It Fitness Classes | May 1-6 | Times Vary - See Catalog | See page 11 in Spring Catalog for class choice, days and times. Advance registration required. | Complimentary BT Res/$5 Non Res |
| Fitness Assessments | All Month Long | Days and Times Vary | Professional fitness assessment with Fitness Coordinators Maggie & Becca. Check your flexibility, balance, and cardio endurance. Evaluate your current level of activity and use these measures to set goals. Days and times vary, call for your appointment in advance. | $5 BT Resident |
| Garden Meditation Day & Live Cooking Demo | Friday May 3 |
10:30 - 1 AM | Fitness Coordinator Maggie Barclay will share the benefits of meditation and lead us on seated breathwork and muscle relation techniques in a serene, indoor garden setting. Give yourself the time to just breathe. Following the meditation will be a live healthy cooking demonstration by Mary Spencer. Watch as she makes two healthy meal options. Great for beginner or experienced cooks. | Complimentary BT Res/$3 Non Res |
| Hearing Screening |
Thursday |
9-11 AM | Get your free hearing screening onsite at the Senior Center. Call for an appointment. Screenings provided by Hinderliter Hearing Services. | Complimentary |
| Balance Screening | Friday May 24 |
10-1 PM | Get your free balance screening in only 5 minutes. Obtain your current level of balance and how you can improve it. This simple test may prevent future falls. Drop in. | Â |
| Don’t Let Your Stress Manage You! & Tai Chi Performance | Wednesday May 29 |
10:15-11:15 AM | Join Jewish Family Services for this workshop that focuses on helping people recognize the stress process and learn to interrupt it early in the cycle, before it escalates. Techniques & specific model for understanding the effects of stress on our emotions, brains and bodies. Following the workshop , at 11:30 AM enjoy a beautiful performance by our Tai Chi instructors and students! | Complimentary |
| Music for Wellness | Friday May 31 |
9:30-11 AM | Start the day with a gentle seated stretch to relaxing music with Fitness Coordinator Maggie Barclay. Followed by Singing for Wellness featuring artist Michael Krieger performing songs from the 60’s & 70’s. | Complimentary BT Res/$3 Non Res. |
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Meal Options & Celebrations
| ACTIVITY | DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
| Senior Center 15th Anniversary Luncheon | Wednesday, June 12 | 12-2 PM | Enjoy lunch from Barlow's BBQ, live music entertainment with modern-day crooner Jeffrey Cavataio and a fun photo booth from Roth Productions are all included. 2024 marks 15 years since the Senior Center first opened its doors to the community. Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion! Friends & family welcome! |
$15 per person. Please order by June 3. A delicious meal from Barlow’s BBQ includes: Salad Bar, Smoked Pulled Pork, herb Roasted Pulled Chicken, Mac n’ Cheese, Roll & Barlow’s BBQ sauce. |
| Independence Day Indoor Picnic Lunch Date & Patriotic Music Celebration! | Monday, July 1 | 12:30-2:30 PM | Meet friends to enjoy great conversations over a delicious lunch at the center. The Ed Black Jazz band will perform with a Patriotic Celebration of our Nation! Box lunch catered by Long Lake Market. | $15 per meal. Please order by June 26. meal includes a turkey sandwich, lettuce, tomato, cheese on wheat bread, side of house made caprese salad, pickle, and a red, white, and blue dessert. |
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Senior Housing Tours with Meal
Join us, as we travel as a group on the Senior Center bus, for a wonderful opportunity to tour, taste, experience and learn about local Senior Living communities & their amenities.
| ACTIVITY | DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
| Autumn House | Tuesday, June 4 | 10:30-1:30 PM | Meet their team and explore how they adhere to a standard of excellence in order for residents to enjoy carefree living. See their spacious apartments, programs and amenities that make living at Autumn House so special! | Tour and Meal sponsored by Autumn House. Complimentary. Please register by May 30. |
Lunch & Learn
Join us at the Senior Center for an educational session that includes a light lunch! Please call 248-723-3500 or go online to register in advance. Complimentary. Informational only, no sales.
| ACTIVITY | DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
| Questions on Cremation | Thursday, June 6 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Learn about cremation and various options, and how planning your final wishes creates a wonderful gift that may shield your family from unnecessary emotional and financial burden while creating a personal celebration of your life. Join us for a light lunch. Please register by May 31. | Complimentary Meal and Event sponsored by A.J. Desmond & Sons. |
| Fall Prevention | Thursday, June 13 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Learn about physiological changes within the body that contribute to the risk of falls and the steps that can be taken to reduce those risks. Please register by June 7. | Complimentary Meal & Event sponsored by American House Stone & Elmwood. |
| Making the Move to Senior Living | Tuesday, June 18 | 10 AM - 11 AM | Join us for a light lunch as we learn about changing your lifestyle; different types of senior living; utilizing long term care insurance and VA benefits. Please register by June 12. | Complimentary Meal & Event sponsored by Magnolia by the Lakes. |
| Building the Foundation Road to Recovery | Thursday, June 20 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Please join Founder Doug Johnson, for a light lunch and learn as we discuss common causes, techniques and the importance of appropriate physical therapy techniques. Please register by June 14. | Complimentary Meal & Event sponsored by Foundation Manual Physical Therapy & Performance. |
| Cemetery Planning Option for Space | Thursday, August 22 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Discuss importance of pre-planning, parish, service and cemetery options for space. Learn how to ensure wishes are met and avoid emotional overspending. Please register by August 16. | Complimentary Meal & Event sponsored by Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services. |
Special Events
| ACTIVITY | DATE | TIME | DESCRIPTION | COST |
| Ice Cream Social | Wednesday, August 21 | 12:30-2 PM | Celebrate summer with friends, enjoy ice cream and a performance by the Ed Black Jazz Band! |
Complimentary. Event sponsored by The Bradford Senior Living. Â |
| 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party | Friday, July 26 | 12-3 PM | Join us and watch the start of the ceremony on the big screen! Snacks & light refreshments will be provided. |
Complimentary |
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