Newsletter April and May 2018 · 2019. 12. 10. · Brain Fit -Lunch & Learn Discover the power to boost your brain and heal your body. Thursday, April 19 12:30pm lunch, with program

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Contact Info Make checks payable to Northview Public Schools

Mailing address: Northview Senior Citizens

4365 Hunsberger N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Christine Friedt, Program Director Holly Young, Program Assistant Pam Moritti, Program Assistant

616-365-6150 [email protected]

Site of Program Plainfield Senior Center

5255 Grand River Dr. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Newsletter April and May 2018

Registration Dates

Monday, March 5 at 9 am

(not one minute before) Registration opens

for activities in this newsletter for members.

Non-member registration opens March 19.

Registration details on page 6.

Center Closed

Spring Break April 2-6

Help Needed:

Greeter: Smiling face needed to greet at all

Apprentice for Life lectures.

Senior Center Spring Cleaning: Tuesday,

May 1 from 10am to noon. Help us usher in

spring by joining others in “dusting off the

shelves”. No heavy cleaning! Light lunch

served immediately following.

Raffle: Chairperson and volunteers to sell

tickets at various events.

Weekly Volunteers Wanted: See Page 3 for

more details.

Please call or email if you are interested.

Fundraising Raffle Help us keep quality, affordable

programming available to everyone!

Our goal is that each person purchase at

least $5 worth of tickets (6 tickets).

Each year the Northview Senior Citizen

program has sold raffle tickets to raise funds

for our organization. Last year we raised

$2,007 and we are hoping to top it this year!

Tickets available for sale from April 10

until the drawing on June 5.

Drawing will be held at the June Luncheon.

You do NOT need to be present to win.

The winner will be awarded $150.00, and

many gift certificates will also be awarded.

Tickets can be purchased the following way:

1. At the center during events after April 10

2. Mail to: 4365 Hunsberger NE GR 49525

Checks payable to Northview Public Schools:

tickets can be picked up at the Center

Thank you for your support of our programs!

Page 2 | Contact: (616) 365-6150 | [email protected]

Apprentice For Life Apprentice for Life Lecture Series

(held at the Senior Center)

All lectures are free, reservations are appreciated.

What Happens When You Tickle an Elephant’s Toes?

Thursday, April 26 at 1 pm

The Elephant Nature Park outside Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, is where dozens of

elephants have found sanctuary, rescued from lives of abuse and neglect. Although some Asian

elephants still live in the wild, the species is fast dwindling. Kate had the distinct honor of

living at the park and volunteering for two weeks in 2006 feeding, bathing, and walking these

grand creatures. The experience begs to be shared.

About the Speaker: Kate Dernocoeur has a special love for animals, the natural world and

remote settings. She visited and explored over 40 countries. Active as a volunteer EMT-

firefighter for Ada Township, she is also part of Kent County Search & Rescue’s K9 unit.

Generously underwritten by Pilgrim Manor

We at Pilgrim Manor care for people. It’s what we do. And it’s our intent to do it well. We don’t

simply heal the body, or find someone the right level of care, or select the right residence for

retirement living. We care for the whole person.

Michigan’s Great Time Confusion

Thursday, May 17 at 1pm

This is the story of the very difficult and chaotic transition from Local Sun Time, to Railroad

Time to Standard Time. Michigan once had 27 time zones! How many different times were

observed in Detroit alone? In 1883, the railroads operated by over 50 different time

standards; how many different times were used at the railroad depots in Grand Rapids?

Hint: Pittsburgh had six! Did the confusion end when the U.S. Congress passed the Standard

Time Act in 1918? These questions will be explored and more! Be prepared to go back in time,

to imagine life without clocks, to appreciate a different pace of life, and to recognize the forces

that pushed our communities to a new national identity.

About the speaker: David Lee Smith is a graduate of Creston High School, GRCC, and

Western Michigan University with a degree in Music Education. After four years in the U.S.

Air Force he returned to Grand Rapids and worked in the telephone and computer industries.

Generously underwritten by Clear Captions

ClearCaptions is an FCC-certified telephone captioning provider that helps millions of people

with hearing loss stay connected with the world. Founded in 2011, ClearCaptions provides an

innovative suite of captioning services


Senior Center News Weekly Volunteers Needed

In order to better serve prospective members,

new members and those current members

who have questions, we are kicking off a

pilot program using "Weekly Ambassadors"

to staff the center from 9:15am-12:15pm on

weekdays.

Duties include:

Greeting people and answering questions

about The Center

Giving short tours of The Center to

prospective members

Making outbound reminder calls

Light computer work

Other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidates that can

commit to the same day every week (i.e.

every Wednesday morning - every week),

who are friendly and give excellent customer

service. We also will need a few substitutes

willing to work as needed. Substitutes will

cover the shift for the weekly ambassadors

when they need time off or want to go on a

senior center activity.

A short application needs to be filled out and

will be provided via email to those who are

interested. We will also be setting up

interviews. We anticipate more applicants

than positions so, unfortunately, not all those

who are interested can be chosen.

This new pilot program will be assessed

every 3 months.

Please contact us if interested

at [email protected]


Presentations

1601 Post Dr. NE, Belmont

(just off US-131, Exit 95)

616.866.7200 Kurt B. Stegenga

Owner/Manager

Upscale Facility

without an

Upscale Price

Family owned & operated

The Stegenga price guarantee

Dedicated, professional and caring staff

Modern, spacious facility with ad-joining Community Life Center

Brain Fit - Lunch & Learn

Discover the power to boost your brain and heal your body.

Thursday, April 19 12:30pm lunch, with program following Your brain health is intricately connected to

your overall health, so if you experience any

of the following, you will definitely want a

seat at this event:

You forget where you put things, names,

faces, and important due dates and recent

conversations.

You stumble on words and experience

lapses in concentration.

You experience regular “brain fog” where

you can’t think clearly or your thought

process is slowed or murky.

These experiences are not normal for any age

group! At this event, you’ll learn which

things affect your brain health and gain

access to health principles designed to

improve not only your brain health, but your

overall well being.

About the Speaker: Dr. Mark Wolfman, of

Rivertown Family Chiropractic, is a leader in

a global network of doctors at the forefront of

healthcare. He has received advanced

certifications in spinal correction, nutrition,

fitness, pediatrics, and pregnancy care. Dr.

Mark’s heart is for serving people throughout

the community.

Lunch included!

Cost: Free Reservations Required

“Handy Helen” Comes To Northview

Thursday, April 12 @ 1pm Attention ladies! Are you unsure about how

to tackle some small repairs around your

home? “Handy Helen” workshops are just

what you need to give you the confidence to

take on these tasks! Save money by not

having to call a handyman. Let us show you

how to use some basic tools to fix items

around your home. It’s hands-on learning at

its best: fun, informative and empowering!

Presented by: Home Repair Services, a

trusted and respected non-profit organization

that touches thousands of households.

Cost: Free Reservations Appreciated


Presentations (Continued) Grieving, Coping, and Surviving - Reflective, Uplifting, and Spiritual

Monday, April 30 @ 1pm Author and speaker, Merredith Perkins, shares her journey after the loss of her daughter and

discusses how you can be inspired by what she has learned. Human loss comes in all forms.

Loss can occur as a relationship break-up, a divorce, estrangement, or death of a loved one.

Surviving loss comes in all forms as well. She talks about learning to forge through the

sadness to celebrate the best opportunities of life by accomplishing something everyday, no

matter how ordinary or extraordinary, and learning to love herself. Merredith shares how she

coped with the loss of her daughter by reminiscing and capturing some of the funniest

moments and raucous laughter of their lives, citing movies and events that made them laugh,

and how she now applies those moments of laughter to new moments of fun.

About the Speaker: Merredith’s teaching experience spanned forty-four years from pre-school

to graduate school, managing classrooms as creative learning environments. Her daughter,

Toi, was there all along her educational path, encouraging her in her purpose for teaching.



Presentations (Continued)

How to Register Registration requests may be sent via

email ([email protected]) or

voicemail (616-365-6150) only! Email

registration is preferred.

Walk in registration is not available at

The Center or Administration Building.

Do NOT send any payment until you

receive email or phone confirmation.

Every effort will be made to respond to

each registration request within 72 hours.

We appreciate your patience!

Multiple calls and cancellations slow down

the process for everyone, thank you for being

courteous!

Looking Up When Life Is Pushing You Down

Tuesday, May 1 @ 1pm We all face similar challenges and tragedies

in life. Have you wondered why some bounce

back from tough times while for others, life

continues to be a challenge? Are optimism

and resiliency something we are born with or

are they traits that can be developed? Join us

as we explore these questions and prepare for

what tomorrow will bring.

About the Speaker: Dave Kampfschulte talk

is sponsored by OLLI (Osher Lifelong

Learning Institute) at Aquinas College.

OLLI offers stimulating classes for seniors

throughout the year.


Fish! A Cooking Demo with Mark Kingshott

Thursday, May 3 @ 1pm Join Mark Kingshott of All In One Chef for

another great cooking class featuring...Fish!

Chef Mark will make a pan fried salmon with

lemon green onion sauce. Next, how to

prepare cod that is not deep fried. A nice

simple recipe where we bake the cod with a

Dijon walnut topping. We will wrap up with a

creamy seafood chowder. Take the time to

come and see how simple these recipes are!

(fish varieties subject to change based on

availability)

Cost: $10 Reservations Required


Presentations (Continued) AARP Smart Driver™ Course

Wednesday May 30 AND Thursday May 31 12:15pm to 4:15pm

When you take the AARP Smart

Driver™ course, you could be eligible for a

multi-year discount on your auto insurance,

plus safer driving can save you more than just

money. The course teaches proven driving

techniques to help keep you and your loved

ones safe on the road.

The AARP Smart Driver course will refresh

you on effective safe-driving practices, local

laws and traffic rules for drivers, and more!

Additionally, you’ll learn important facts

about the effects of medication on driving,

how to reduce driver distractions, new

technology found in cars today, techniques

for handling roundabouts and age-related

physical changes and how to adjust your

driving to compensate.

About the Instructors: Roger and Mary Kay

Relich are members of Northview Seniors

and have taught this class for us many times

in the past 10 years. They are retired

educators and ran a successful driver’s

training company before retiring for a second

time.

You must attend both sessions to obtain

your completion certificate.

Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-

members of AARP

Reservations Required

From the Inside Out A look back at the Victorian Lady

Thursday, May 10 @1pm She's back! We loved Wendy's program, first

offered five years ago, and wanted to bring

her back for all those who haven't had the

opportunity to enjoy it.

Experience what a Victorian lady went

through to get dressed, layer by layer! We

will hear what amazing "architecture" was

worn underneath to give the finished gown its

shape and style. Watch as each article of

clothing is donned and explained from the

chemise and shoes and working up to hat and

gloves. With vintage and reproduced pieces,

Wendy will demonstrate the staggering

number of pieces women wore everyday.

Many lovely antique fashions, wedding

gowns, and personal items are displayed for

guests to see and examine. Discover the little

known facts that will leave you marveling,

and thankful that we live today!

About the Speaker: Wendy Batchelder is a

historical interpreter and has worked as an

educator and costumer for many years. She

discovered that there are many people who

crave more information on what is was really

like to dress and live as a Victorian woman.

She demonstrates exactly what it took to

dress over a 100 years ago. As a costumed

interpreter, she finds that presenting history in

costume is an undervalued teaching tool.

Cost: $8 Reservations Required


Bingo Bingo starts at 1pm and is held at

the Senior Center.

$1 for every 3 Bingo cards.

No reservations necessary!

Tuesday, April 24

SPONSORED BY Emmanuel Hospice, a

faith-based non-profit organization serving

patients and families in West Michigan. As a

provider of compassionate end-of-life care,

we know that hospice is about living and

honoring the whole person - body, mind, and

spirit.

Tuesday, May 29

SPONSORED BY Heartland Health Care

Centers specializing in short term rehab as

well as long term care. An average of 92%

of patients have achieved their discharge

goals this year, allowing them to successful

return to the community after an illness,

injury or surgery.

Speak to a Geek Hands on instruction provided by:

The Kent District Library (held at The Senior Center)

Do you wish you knew more about the

features of your electronic gadget? Bring

your eBook, Laptop, tablet, cell phone, etc.

with you and the “geek” will answer your

questions! Don’t be intimidated, these geeks

are really friendly and very helpful!

Tuesday, April 17

Tuesday, May 22

Free - drop in between 10:00 and 11:30am

The Gathering Where friendships begin...

Perhaps you are new to Northview Seniors or

have been attending a while and just want to

meet new friends. The Gathering is a place to

socialize and get to know each other with the

opportunity to find out more about our

programming. We meet each month at the

Plainfield Senior Center.

The Gathering starts at 1pm

Monday, April 23

Monday, May 21

Registration appreciated.

Ongoing Favorites Spring Luncheon

Tuesday, April 10 @ noon Main Entrée: Cod

Cost: $6.00

Thank you to Chairs:

Gayle Gooslin, Betty Worst and committee

Mother’s Day Luncheon

Tuesday, May 15 @ noon Main Entrée: Pulled Pork

Cost: $6.00

Thank you to Chairs:

George and Vickie Cook and committee

Join us for lunch and entertainment at the

Senior Center!

Aide Hearing will be on site for free hearing

aid cleaning and ear inspections.


Free Attorney Consultations

By Appointment Only! Monday, April 9 Monday, May 7

If you are interested in this 30 minute free counseling session with Attorney Michael Herring, please make your appointment by contacting us: 365-6150 or [email protected]

Book Club

Thursday, April 12 Thursday, May 10

We utilize Kent District Library’s free “Book Club in a Bag” program. Both Book Clubs are currently full. Please contact us to be added to the wait list: 365-6150 or [email protected]

Movie & A Meal

Friday, April 20 Friday, May 18

This group enjoys going out for a meal and a movie once a month. Some only come for the meal or movie and that is fine too! For more info contact Pat Arbour at 822-9938 or [email protected]!

Ongoing Favorites We now offer Gift Certificates!

Available in any amount, good for all senior

activities, valid for 1 year after purchase.

Prayers and Concerns Our condolences to the friends and family of Lynette Hafer, Cap Miles, and Doris Winters. If you, or someone you know who attends Northview Senior events, have had a change in health status, please contact Christine.

Time is not measured by the years that you live, But by the deeds that you do and the joy that you give .

-Helen Steiner Rice

Thank you to our volunteers!


Outings

Next Registration will begin

May 7 @ 9am for members.

Off the Beaten Path - Lowell

Wednesday, May 2 OR Friday, May 4 Departs at 9:30 back by 2pm Enjoy three hours to explore this rich community! Main Street in Lowell is a great place to

find what you need and what you want. You will find a palate pleasing mix of new and old,

traditional and contemporary and everything in between. Hungry? Lowell has you covered

with lunch or just cappuccino and killer cheesecake. For mouthwatering BBQ or grilled fish

with a view of the river, ice cream in a gorgeous garden setting, we got it.

Be ready for some serious shopping fun in one of several antique stores, art galleries, comic

book heaven, or one of the three boutiques chock full of clothing and accessories. You can

accessorize your home at the furniture store or stop at the jewelers to see more yellow

diamond rings than any place in West Michigan. Enjoy The Best Small Town Museum in

America, the Lowell Historical Museum. Downtown Lowell has something for everyone!

Transportation by minibus

Cost: $8

Travelogue Discovering the Dutch Benefitting the Rotary Club

of Grandville-Jenison

Thursday, May 3 Departs at 6:15pm back by 10pm “Discovering the Dutch” goes beyond the

clichés and gabled houses and into the stories

of history already made, as well as today’s

life and history in the making. Mortimer, a

well-known travel film producer and

journalist will explore nine of the 12 Lowland

Provinces, each with its own unique culture

and origin.

Transportation by school bus and/or minibus

Cost: $8

Where Grand Rapids Worships

Wednesday, April 11 Departs at 12:30 back by 4:30pm We visit architectural and historically

significant places of Worship in GR, learning

how they serve the community and their faith.

This outing includes: The Basilica of St.

Adalbert and Westminster Presbyterian


Cost: $10 (a portion is donated)


Payment Due Dates

All payments and initial $25 deposits are due within 2 weeks of registration confirmation.

Outings Behind the Scenes at

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Wednesday, May 9 9:30am departure back by 12:30 OR 1 pm departure, back by 4 pm We will be getting an insider’s tour of the

Gerald R. Ford International Airport grounds

by airport staff. We will hear stories and

learn the history of the airport as we are

shuttled around the airfields. We will make

stops at the fire department and field

maintenance areas learning about the vital

functions these departments serve and we,

most likely, take for granted.


Cost: $6

Whitecaps Baseball’s Senior Living Days

Tuesday, May 22 Departs at 9:20am back when game ends Once again, we will enjoy a Whitecaps baseball game (vs. the Fort Wayne TinCaps), bingo

and lunch from inside the Pepsi Stadium Club. This indoor climate controlled area is located

in right center field with a great view. Outdoor seating is also available. This area is handicap

accessible and has private restrooms. Bingo starts at 10 am, the game at 11 am and lunch will

be served at game time. Includes transportation, game ticket, bingo and lunch. Lunch includes

one hot dog, chips, two cookies and your choice of soft drink or coffee.

Cost: $25 Transportation by minibus and/or school bus.

The “411” on “911” Life EMS Tour and Lunch

Wednesday, May 16 Departs at 11:15am back by 2pm This is our 6th year offering this tour. It sells

quickly and we have a lot of new people who

will enjoy this event. Our visit to Life EMS is

always in high demand! You will not only

learn a lot about how our 911 system works,

you see it in action! This state-of-the-art 911

Dispatch/Control Center is impressive. We

will enjoy a catered lunch, hear about Life

EMS and then tour the 911 center.

About Life EMS: Since its inception in 1980,

Life EMS Ambulance has consistently

provided compassionate emergency care

throughout West Michigan. Life EMS is

locally owned and operated and is proud to

serve the communities they live in.


Cost: $6


About our walking Tours: Please note that this is a WALKING tour. You will be walking or standing for the entire trip once we arrive in downtown GR. Although we walk at a leisurely pace, you will be expected to walk some hills, uneven sidewalks and surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather that day.

About our Facilitator: Our walking tours are Facilitated by Caroline Cook, owner of Grand Rapids Running Tours. She believes the best way to experience Grand Rapids is at street level accompanied by a savvy guide who can share history, trivia and fun facts along the way. We walk rain or shine!

All tours depart at 12:30 return by 2:45 Cost for each tour is $14 (Sign up for each tour individually) Friday, May 11: Time, Talent, Treasures

This is the history of philanthropy in Grand

Rapids. From our earliest settlers in the

nineteenth century until present time, our city

has been blessed with a spirit of generosity in

vision and action. Explore downtown to visit

those places and spaces which were gifted to

us to enjoy. For better. For good. For all.

Friday, May 18: Honoring Diversity

We are home to people of every race, color,

religion, lifestyle, gender, age, marital status,

handicap, socio-economic status and national

origin. Each group has indelibly contributed to

the evolution of individual neighborhoods, the

whole city, and this West Michigan region.

Friday, May 25: The Heritage Hill

Association 50th Anniversary Walking

Tour

In the 1960s, urban renewal efforts in Grand

Rapids called for demolishing up to 75% of

the Victorian “homes on the hill”

neighborhood, the city’s oldest residential

district. Resident protests and impassioned

leadership led to the organization of the

Heritage Hill Association. There are 4,400

residents in 1,300 homes that date back to

1843. Enjoy a section of these stunning, tree-

lined residential streets as your guide narrates

the history and stories of the area.

Walking Tours


Outings Annual Restaurant Hop - Holland

Tuesday, May 29 Wednesday, May 30 Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1 Thursday, June 7

Departs at 10am back by 5pm Try our twist to lunch and shopping! Our

“progressive” lunch is a three-course meal,

each course at a different restaurant, with

time for browsing the shops in between.

Choose one from each category at time of

registration.

Hops at 84 East

A-1 Mixed greens salad

A-2 Creamy Tomato soup

A-3 Broccoli Cheese soup

Alpenrose

B-1 Monte Cristo Sandwich: ham, turkey and

Swiss cheese, served with raspberry sauce.

B-2 Turkey Club: Turkey, bacon, Havarti on

pretzel bread, with a side of cranberry relish

B-3 French Crepe: scrambled eggs, Brie,

bacon, onions, tomatoes and

avocado. Topped with fresh apple slaw

B-4 Quiche Lorraine: bacon, ham and

Swiss. Served with a fruit cup

B-5 Ham, Brie & Apple Sandwich: Ham,

melted Brie and fresh apple slaw

8th Street Grille

C-1 Turtle Brownie Sundae

C-2 Blueberry Apple Crisp

C-3 Apple Bread Pudding

Cost: $41 Transportation by minibus


Farm to Shore, Cows and More!

Thursday, June 21 Departs at 8:15am back by 6:30pm Join us for this eclectic journey of

northwestern lower Michigan.

Country Dairy, a family-owned business

started in 1907. We will tour their facility

including the bottling, ice cream, butter and

cheese plants. Lunch will be served. (Talk

about farm to table!)

Select lunch choice:

1. Pork BBQ W/potato salad, cheese curds,

pickle

2. Chicken salad wrap w/coleslaw, cheese

curds, pickle

3. Chef Salad with cheese curds

From cattle to elk, we will visit the Amber

Elk Ranch. We will take a wagon ride

through the beautiful pastureland and see bull

elk up close along with cows, and calves.

Following, you will have the option of

shopping in beautiful downtown Ludington

filled with unique shops and known for their

friendly personal service, or touring the Port

of Ludington Maritime Museum where

Maritime history is brought to life.

Cost: $90 ($25 deposit - balance due May 10

or pay in full now.)

Includes: Transportation by motor coach,

entrance fees, lunch, driver gratuity, coffee

and donuts.

Motor coach Trips Historic Traverse City

Thursday, July 12 Departs at 7am back by 9:30pm Once Traverse City's largest employer, the

Traverse City State Hospital opened in 1885

and cared for patients for more than a

century. We will step back into the abundant

history of the asylum where Dr. Munson’s

“Beauty is Therapy” theory was practiced.

The 2-hour guided walking tour will take you

through unrenovated historic buildings and an

amazing brick steam tunnel from 1883.

Wear good walking shoes and appropriate

clothing. Tour covers about a mile over

uneven ground inside and outside.

In addition to the tour you will have the

option to shop or visit The Botanic Garden at

Historic Barns Park, also on hospital grounds.

Included lunch will be at North Peak Brewing

Company located in the former Big Daylight

Candy Factory.

Select at time of registration:

1. Spicy Shrimp Pasta

2. Herbed Walleye Fish & Chips

3. Atlantic Salmon with fresh vegetables

4. Diabolical Chicken w/potato and veggies

5. Grilled Hanger Steak w/potato & veggies

Dinner is on your own at Cracker Barrel.

Cost: $112 ($25 deposit - balance due April

12 or pay in full now.)

Includes: Transportation by motor coach,

entrance fees, lunch, driver gratuity, coffee

and donuts.


Openings available, and Wait Lists Needed

These events have been advertised in a previous newsletter. They have a short wait list, or

available openings. Contact us today for more information!

Broadway Grand Rapids presents “The Bodyguard” 3/6 Wait list needed

Surf and Turf *encore date* 4/24 & 4/25 We need wait lists for both days

Join us for an exciting trip to the Great Lakes Crossing Outlet Mall, Sealife Aquarium, Wojo’s Greenhouse and dinner at Black Rock Grill cooked to perfection on a 755° volcanic rock!

Discovering Detroit *encore date* 5/23 openings available & 5/24 wait list needed

The revitalization of Detroit is big news! Our guided bus tour of the Motor City will have us learning about and seeing first hand the progress that is being made. Lunch will be enjoyed at Sindbad's, a Detroit classic celebrating 67 years of business and known for its stellar food and service, with a gorgeous riverfront view. Following lunch we will tour the Detroit Institute of Arts, followed by Pewabic Pottery, a renowned ceramic studio and school. Founded in 1903, the studio is known for its iridescent glazes.

Openings and Wait Lists


Did you know? What happens when you

cancel a reservation? First, Christine, Holly and Pam go into high gear working to secure a replacement to take your spot. This often takes many phone calls/emails. If you cancel 2 weeks or less before the event with no available replacement we don’t issue a refund, and here’s why. When we book a trip, we commit that we will be bringing a certain number of people. Vendors buy food or other supplies, bring in extra staff etc. We are still required to pay them per contract. We do not profit from your cancellation. Thanks for your understanding!

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents:

“The King and I”

Wednesday, June 6 Depart at 6:30 return by 10pm Two worlds collide in this breathtaking and exquisite musical. Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, “The King and I” is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine). Cost: $62 All Tickets Zone 1 Seating Transportation by minibus or school bus

Broadway Grand Rapids

Upcoming Motorcoach trips

Amish Acres/August

Brown Bag Mystery Trip/August

Fall Color Tour/October

Ikea/November

Holiday Historic Home Tour/December


Circle Theatre Circle Theatre Presents

Into the Woods Thursday, May 3 Depart from the Senior Center at 6:45 return by 10pm A rare modern classic for adults; a timeless yet relevant piece, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for both predictable and surprising adventures. PG-13 ADULTERY, DEATH, MILD VIOLENCE Cost: $31

A Few Good Men Thursday, June 14 Depart from the Senior Center at 6:45 return by 10pm Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial. PG-13 MILD ADULT THEMES, LANGUAGE Cost: $31

Circle Theatre Summer Concert Series Presents

Silver Screen Award Winning Songs Monday May 14 Depart from the Senior Center at 6:15 return by 9pm From LaLaLand’s “City of Stars” dating all the way back to the 1930s with “The Way You Look Tonight” this show will feature Oscar favorites through the ages, including “Take My Breath Away” from Top Gun, “Lose Yourself” from 8 Mile, and a blend of Disney hits from Toy Story 3, Enchanted, The Little Mermaid, and more. Cost: $22

We’ll Take You There Classic R& B Monday June 11 Depart from the Senior Center at 6:15 return by 9:30pm There’s a whole lotta soul in this show featuring music by The Stylistics, The O’Jays, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Lou Rawls, Etta James, Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway, Ashford & Simpson, Curtis Mayfield, Luther Vandross, The Staple Singers, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, and Smokey Robinson. Cost: $22

All shows, transportation by school bus or minibus.


Read Watch Visit #1 Dive In!

Feel free to participate in one, two, or all three of the activities!

Read the book

Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Book Discussion Monday, April 16 @ 1pm at the Senior Center

Facilitated by Maggie McDaniel from the Kent District Library Plainfield branch.

It is a story that many of us think we know but don’t, and Erik Larson tells it thrillingly,

switching between hunter and hunted while painting a larger portrait of America at the height

of the Progressive Era. Full of glamour and suspense, Dead Wake brings to life a cast of

evocative characters.

Watch the Movie

Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)

Monday, April 16 @ 2:30pm at the Senior Center (Run Time, 1 hour 33 minutes)

After Japanese forces torpedo a submarine during World War II, commanding officer "Rich"

Richardson (Clark Gable) is placed in charge of the USS Nerka. Also starring Burt Lancaster.

Visit the Location - Dive In! Minibus Trip

USS Silversides Museum and Lunch at Toast ‘N Jams

Wednesday, April 18 OR Friday April, 20 Departs at 10:30am, return by 5:30pm

The USS Silversides Submarine Museum has three distinct sections. First, a two-story

museum with information on the history and science of submarines including artifacts and

stories about the USS Silversides itself. Second is a virtual tour of the submarine. Without

leaving your seat, you may “virtually” take a tour of a submarine! Third are two vessels

floating in the channel. If you can handle stepping through the door hatches and climbing a

short ladder, there is no better way to understand what it is like to be aboard a submarine!

Toast ‘N Jams is a very popular 1950s-style diner. Please select menu choice at registration.

1. Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich with chips and pickle.

2. Santa Monica Omelette: Sundried tomato, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, peppers & cheese

3. Soup and ½ Sandwich: homemade Chicken & Noodle soup and Turkey Bacon Melt sand.

4. Belgian Waffle with glazed strawberries and whipped cream with bacon or sausage.

Cost: $34

Includes: Transportation by minibus, entrance fee, and lunch


Read Watch Visit #2 The Underground Rail Road

Feel free to participate in one, two, or all three of the activities!

Read the book

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

Book Discussion Monday, May 21 @ 1pm at the Senior Center

Facilitated by Maggie McDaniel from the Kent District Library Plainfield branch.

This book won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. It’s a stylized, almost

fantastical story of a slave’s escape via the underground railroad. An easy read, it’s not to be

missed.

Watch the Movie

Underground Railroad: The William Still Story

Monday, May 21 @ 2:30pm at the Senior Center (Run Time, 1 hour)

William Still was one of the most important, yet largely unheralded heroes of the

Underground Railroad. Still was determined to get as many runaways as he could to

"Freedom's Land," smuggling them across the US Border to Canada.

Visit the Location - Underground Railroad Motorcoach Trip (New Itinerary!)

Monday, June 4 Departs at 7:30am, return by 5pm

Visit and learn about actual stops on the Underground Railroad!

We begin our journey touring and learning about the James Bonine house. James was one of

the Quaker farmers who set aside land to be cleared and farmed by freedom seekers and

Freedmen, many of whom went on to settle permanently in the area. We will then travel the

area taking a guided tour visiting other stops along the Underground Railroad.

Lunch will be enjoyed at Bullseye Marketplace where you will be treated to a delicious buffet

style lunch including soup, salad and hot food buffet followed by dessert.

We will then traverse to the Dr. Nathan Thomas House, built in 1835. It was the home of one

of Michigan's most active Underground Railroad participants, a founding member of the

state's Republican Party and Kalamazoo County's first physician.

Cost: $77 ($25 deposit - balance due April 23 or pay in full now.)

Includes: Transportation by motor coach, entrance fee, lunch, driver gratuity, coffee & donuts.

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