Fifty Forward News and Updates

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Troy Recreation Department | www.troymi.gov/parksrec |      September 14, 2011
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Nature Center Store Close Out Sale

Thursday, September 15, 5-9 pm
Friday, September 16, 10 am - 8 pm
Hundreds of nature themed items including holiday merchandise will be up to 75% off at this clearance sale at the Troy Community Center room 401 (just inside the north entrance). 
 

Friends Meeting

Thursday, September 15 at 1 pm
Troy Community Center Room 301

The Friends of Troy Seniors is a 501(c)3 entity formed to support the Troy Senior Program. All are welcome to attend this meeting to find out more about the Friends mission and activities and how to get involved.

Falls Prevention Workshop 
Thursdays, Sept. 22-October 20 (five weeks), 1-2:30 pm
Troy Community Center Room 503
Act. #125930M  $40;  Resident discount $30

The Six Step Balance System is a practical application of fall prevention techniques woven into the activities of daily living.  These activities are designed to reduce falls and the fear of falling.  $18 materials fee payable to instructor the first week of class for textbook "How to Prevent Falls."  Preregistration required.  Class size limited to 12. 

Learn More About Medicare

Wednesday, Sept. 21 - 10 am
Troy Community Center Room 303
This free educational event is hosted by SERPEO, and authorized independent agent for Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Call Lisa at 248-643-8900 to reserve your spot.
    

Nino Salvaggio Tour and Lunch

Wednesday, Sept. 21 - 9:30 am - 1 pm
Act.#148922G  Fee:  $47; Resident discount $37
Take a guided four of the newest Nino Salvaggio in Clinton Township.   Their Executive Chef and Culinary Director will give insight on how to use their different products in every day cooking as you tour their state of the art culinary facility.  After the tour, enjoy lunch of Roulade of Eggplant Rollotini, char grilled chicken with Marinara, seasonal vegetable, salad, rolls, Tiramisu and coffee service.    Transportation is by Troy School bus.   The registration deadline is Monday, September 19 at noon.
 

Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Friday, September 16, 10 am - Noon
Troy Community Center Room 404

RN Katherine Duncan will provide blood pressure screenings on the third Friday of each month.  Drop-in. 
 

California Coast Trip

Please see the attached flyer for complete details on the California Coast trip scheduled for February 8-14, 2012.  Register now as space is limited. 
 
For a complete list of trip offerings, click here and see page 7.
 

50+ Computer Classes at the Troy Community Center

Computers for Beginners 1 
Act. 135951D, T & Th, 1-3 pm, Sept. 20-29
Fee:  $52;  Resident discount:  $42
 
Computers for Beginners 2 
Act. 135973A, T & Th, 9:30-11:30 am, Sept. 20-29
Fee:  $52;  Resident discount:  $42
 
Intermediate Computer Skills
Act. 135952D, T & Th, 6:30-8:30 pm, Sept. 20-29
Fee:  $52;  Resident discount:  $42
 

Internet Using Internet Explorer
Act. 135953B, M & W, 6:30-8:30 pm, Sept. 19-28
Fee:  $52;  Resident discount:  $42

  
For detailed course outlines and a complete class schedule, visit www.troyclic.org.  
 
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FOR MORE INFORMATION .  .  . 

For the latest edition of the Fifty Forward newsletter which is published six times per year, click here.   A new newsletter is available in the latter part of the following months:  December (Jan/Feb newsletter), February (Mar/Apr newsletter), April (May/Jun newsletter), June (Jul/Aug newsletter), August (Sep/Oct newsletter) and October (Nov/Dec newsletter).
 
For more information about Troy Senior Computer Learning Center classes including a complete class schedule and detailed course outlines, visit www.troyclic.org
 
For more information about the Troy Fifty Forward senior program, visit the City website by clicking here
 
Registration Information:  Register for programs in person at the Troy Community Center, by mail to the address below (include your name, address, phone number, activity #, and credit card information or check payable to City of Troy), or online at the City of Troy web site registration page