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Oxford Township Parks & Recreation

Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Senior Programs are OUTDOORS, Virtual and on Oxford Community Television.


OUTDOOR SENIOR PROGRAMS


The Senior Center remains closed until Oxford Township Parks & Recreation reaches Phase 6 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan. If you are interested in any of the programs, please contact the Senior Center at (248) 628-1720 to see what programs are being offered outdoors (noted below) or to place your name on an “interest list.” When we reach the point where our Township can offer programs safely in the Senior Center, we will contact you, and, if you are still interested, we will take registrations at that time.

Current programs being offered in Seymour Lake Township Park @ Laidler Pavilion located in rear of the park, unless noted.

Walking Club Wednesdays starting June 17 9:00 am ongoing (weather permitting)

Line Dancing Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00am Drop In (weather permitting; visit Oxford Line Dancing Facebook Page)

Walk your way to Health & Wellness, Silversneakers MWF 9:30-10:15 am Stony Lake Township Park

Senior Outdoor Fitness, Silversneakers MWF 10:30-11:15am Stony Lake Township Park

Chad Day,  The Michigan Retirement Agency – Don’t be Sold, Be Informed (pre-registration required)

Connie’s KitchenZ Monday, September 14 4:00- 5:00pm (pre-registration required)

Jeff Roe, JDR Wealth Management, What's My Financial Standing Tuesdays & Thursdays (pre-registration required)

Splash Watercolour 3 weeks of fun starting Monday, September 14 (pre-registration required)

Jeff Roe, JDR Wealth Management, Social Security, Medicare, and Your Retirement (pre-registration required)

Book Club October 7 10:00 am , What Alice Forgot / by Liane Moriarty Hanson Pavilion

Game on PADDLEBOARDING offers classes for PADDLEBOARDING- Introduction & Advanced & Kayak- Introduction. Rentals available at Stony Lake Township Park by visiting gameonpaddleboarding.com.


PARKING LOT BINGO


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Join us at Seymour Lake Twp. Park in the Laidler Pavilion for parking lot bingo. Advanced registration is requested.

$5.00 per vehicle includes a (20ct) of paper cards. Additional cards available for purchase. Contact the Parks & Recreation for additional information. All are welcome!

 

September:

  • Wednesday, 9/16 @ 6-7 pm
  • Tuesday, 9/22 @ 10-11 am

October:

  • Tuesday, 10/13 @ 10-11 am
  • Wednesday, 10/21 @ 6-7 pm

OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION VIRTUAL HISTORICAL TOURS


Oakland County

Carol Egbo, Oakland County Parks & Recreation historian will do fireside chats at different locations throughout the Oakland County park system. Mark your calendar for the following historical chats!

Fireside Chat – Independence Oaks County Park

Thursday, Sept. 24 @ 10:30 a.m.

Grab a cup of tea or hot cocoa and join our park historian as she discusses arrowheads, a Civil War soldier and a family of 12: The History of Independence Oaks. Click this Zoom link to participate.

https://zoom.us/j/99908226465?pwd=U2lWNk1ZRkgydFl3Y1FBUHVGcFEyQT09

Time for Tea – Ellis Barn, Springfield Oaks County Park

Tuesday, Oct. 6 @ 10:30 a.m.

Oakland County Parks and Recreation Historian Carol Egbo will discuss the history of the 1884 Ellis Barn, a 14,000-square-foot structure that features a true gambrel roof. It was the only Michigan barn referenced in the nationally renowned book, The American Barn. Originally located on Dixie Highway in Clarkston, the barn was relocated to Springfield Oaks County Park in 2005. Click this Zoom link to participate.

https://zoom.us/j/93086247295?pwd=RGJwV0NudmdCUkI3YXhmcjJPS3puQT09


SENIOR BREAK


Oxford Township logo

 

Join hosts Dawn Medici, Oxford Township Parks & Recreation and Dylan Seeley, Independence Village of Oxford as they share their community programs and activities for Seniors. Each episode will provide insights on health & wellness, arts, culinary, education, history and more.

 

Independence Village

Check out Senior Break Episode 2 with Oxford Community Television daily. Senior Break can be found on Spectrum Oxford and Addison Twp. Ch. 191 & AT&T Ch. 99.

Monday- Friday: 11:30am & 1:30pm

Saturday:  11:30am


VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING OPTIONS


Area Agency on Aging 1-B Senior and Caregiver Services Webinar Wednesday, September 16 12- 1pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/TroyAAA1B or by calling Chiara at 249-320-1144.

Travel Show with Collette Travel on Thursday, September 17 featuring Spotlight on Santa Fe, Pacific Northwest & California and Treasures of Europe. To register click here.

Beaumont Community Health offers health/wellness education programs. Check out all available classes at classes.beaumont.org

No matter where you are at get a taste of PURE Michigan.

Broadway Plays and Musicals you can watch on stage from home.

12 Famous Museums offer virtual tours of their galleries.

Chatter Pack a variety of online resources for enrichment: Virtual tours, online learning, geography & nature, music, arts & culture, literature, entertainment, anxiety & mental health, prayer.

Ivy League Online Classes offer over 450 online courses are available for free through all eight Ivy League schools.

SilverSneakers  exercise classes for older adults are taught by SilverSneakers instructors who will help make sure you’re supported every step of the way.

Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins free in-home workouts for Planet Fitness members and non-members. Recorded classes available anytime. Streamed live daily at 6 PM.

Unfold Yoga and Wellness a series of FREE, live, web-based 20 minute movement and meditation classes. Recorded sample classes available anytime.