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Leisure Services Director

Debbie Bilbrey-Honsowetz
1150 Canton Center S.
Phone: 734/394-5360
Fax: 734/394-5366

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Canton Leisure Services is the recipient of the 2008 National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award

 

Canton Seniors: Living Healthy Information

Hours:

Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Senior Center Staff are available:
Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

The Senior Adult Program is located in the Parkview Room of Summit on the Park Community Center.

Parkview Room, Summit on the Park
Phone: 734/394-5485
email: seniors@canton-mi.org

Living Healthy and Support Services

 

Find Out More About Us

9:30 a.m. - The first Tuesday of each Month

Get acquainted with the Senior Program, including how to register for the programs

 

Services for Canton Seniors

The Senior Alliance

Provides information about: Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Chore Referral, Personal Care and Homemaker Services, Medicare Billing Assistance, Care Management, Elder Abuse Services, Senior Employment Services, and Vision Services. For more service information, contact The Senior Alliance (TSA), at 734/722-2830, or visit their website: www.aaa1c.org.

Power Outages when you are dependent on oxygen

If you are dependent upon oxygen, contact DTE at 800/477-4747.

DTE needs to know those households who need to be prioritized for power to be restored in case of outages.

Canton Community Mobility Transportation Services

Call 888/539-9879 for reservations and cancellations Details of the service

Focus: HOPE for Seniors

Program Provides free food monthly to senior citizens who are 60 years of age or older and reside in Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw or Macomb counties.

Community Radio Show

Tune into WSDP 88.1 FM Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. This show is about, by and for seniors. Hosted by Deb Madonna.

Telecare

Friendly reassurance is a telephone program provided by Wayne County Senior Citizen Services.

A friendly call Monday through Friday will brighten your day. This free service is for Canton residents, 60 and older.

Blood Pressure Screening - Free

Is available on the 3rd Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m. in the Parkview Room of the Summit. No appointments are necessary.

Low Vision Support Group

Adults with vision challenges, if you are interested in meeting new friends with common interests or are looking for resources to assist you.

Home Delivered Meals

For information on how you can receive meals delivered to your home, contact Wayne County Community Services at 734/727-7357.

Nursing Home Information

For concerns about nursing home care or placement information, contact Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. at their toll free number: 866/485-6393.

This agency is designated "Long Term Care Ombudsman" for the State of Michigan.

Tax Counseling / SRS

Free tax counseling for low to moderate income seniors. Available February - April. Appointments are necessary.

Striders Walking Club

This walking club is for all Senior Canton Residents. All walking is done on the Summit walk track or water walking in the pool during designated times. Fee: $1 (free for Resident and Non-resident Summit members)

Registration is always open, please check at the senior desk.

Health and Wellness Classes

For information on tennis, Wii activies, Fit for Life, Yoga, Line Dancing, Ballroom Dancing and much, much more, please check out the Leisure Services Events Search Page.

Caregiver Info and Support - Memory Loss

This group meets monthly to talk about caring for someone with memory loss, share strategies and offer support and understanding. Please call 734/629-5004 to confirm the group is meeting.

Coming Up in Canton
Canton Seniors: Maintaining Healthy Bones Presentation

Board of Trustees Study Session

DDA Board of Director's Meeting

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Backyard Beats Concert Series

Thursday Night Concert Series: Heritage Park Amphitheater

CWR clean-up & recycling - 42100 VanBorn

Curtain Call Dance Recital @ Village Theater

CWR clean-up & recycling - 42100 VanBorn

The Rat Pack Show from Las Vegas @ the Village Theater

Canton Farmers Market at Preservation Park

More Community Events ....

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