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Sept. 20, 2016
Contact: Stephanie Donaldson, 313-478-8257
Belle Isle Park continues senior-focused event series through December
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the fall lineup for Senior Power Days that will take place at Belle Isle Park.
 Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, is rich with natural beauty and historical and cultural resources. The park is home to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, walking trails, bicycle paths, a golf course, the James Scott Memorial Fountain and many more cultural and natural attractions popular with all ages and interests.
Senior Power Days, a series of senior-focused recreational and educational events, will include topics ranging from exercise, crafts and leisure to seasonal events. A handful of events already have taken place as part of the 2016 event series that began in mid-June. The program is open to seniors from Detroit, but also welcomes residents from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. This is the second year of the program.
"The series has a lasting impart because it connects seniors to their community by highlighting resources and opportunities for our senior population," said Stephanie Donaldson, founder and spokesperson of Senior Power Days. "We encourage all seniors from the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to participate in these upcoming events and to explore the Belle Isle while you are here."
Senior Power Days includes the following upcoming events:
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Henry Ford Health System Senior Health & Human Services Day
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Belle Isle Park Casino
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Exercise and Leisure Day
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Belle Isle Park Casino
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Harvest Day
Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
White House lawn
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Interfaith Day
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Belle Isle Park Casino
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Holiday celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Belle Isle Park Casino
Senior Power Days collaborates with a variety of senior organizations at the state and tri–county level, including the Aging and Adult Services Agency within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, the Area Agency on Aging 1-C, the American House Senior Living Communities, the Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, the Wayne State Institute of Gerontology, the city of Detroit and the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
For more information, contact Stephanie Donaldson at steplenora@aol.com or 313-478-8257.
The Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to all 103 Michigan state parks, including Belle Isle. It also gains motorists access to 138 state forest rustic campgrounds and many free, family-friendly events, as well as parking for hundreds of miles of trails and fee-based boat launches. The sticker is valid until the next vehicle plate renewal date.
Inside Michigan’s Great Outdoors subscribers are always the first to know about reservation opportunities, state park events and other outdoor happenings. Visit www.michigan.gov/dnr to subscribe now.
/Editors’ note: An accompanying photo is available below for download. A suggested caption follows.
Seniors enjoy learning at this summer's World Elder Abuse Day that included a speaker and lunch as part of the 2016 Senior Power Days program./
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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