The winter months can be difficult- especially once the holidays are over. With snowy weather and icy roads, you may be tempted to stay home instead of venturing outside. The gray, cloudy weather can also be depressing and make you feel more isolated. Today on the blog we’re going to look at ways to stay social during these early winter months and beyond.
Communal meals/Senior Cafes (there is usually a $3 suggested donation for lunch and you may need to reserve your meal in advance, call ahead for details).
- Chelsea Senior Center– Serves meals Monday-Friday. Call (734) 475-9242 for more information.
- Dexter Senior Center– Serves meals Monday-Friday. Call (734) 426-7737 for more information.
- Northfield Township Senior Center– Serves meals Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Call (734) 449-2295 for more information.
- Lincoln Golden Ages– Serves meals Tuesday-Friday. Call (734) 483-8366 for more information.
- Manchester Seniors– Serves meals Tuesdays & Thursdays. Call (517) 262-7828 to reserve a meal.
- Milan Seniors for Healthy Living– Serves meals Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Call (734) 508-6229 for more information.
- Pittsfield Township Senior Center– Serves meals Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Call (734) 822-2117 for more information.
- Turner Senior Wellness Program– Serves meals Tuesdays & Fridays. Call (734) 998-9355 for more information.
- WISE @ The J– Serves meals Tuesdays-Thursdays. Email [email protected] or call (734) 971-0990 for more information.
- Ypsilanti Senior Center– Serves meals Monday-Friday. Call (734) 483-5014 for more information.
- Ypsi Township Senior Center– Serves meals Monday-Friday. Call (734) 544-3838 for more information.
Friendly caller programs
- Connected Companions (Turner Senior Wellness Center)- Volunteers call weekly or biweekly to discuss interests. Call (734) 998-9353.
- Saline Area Senior Center– This is an intergenerational program where students from Saline High School provide a friendly chat over the phone. Call (734) 429-9274.
- WISE Comfort Line (JFS)- Volunteers call weekly. Call (734) 769-0209.
Memory Cafes
- Connections Memory Café (Chelsea Senior Center) (734) 475-9242
- Come As You Are Memory Café
- Memory Care Café (Turner) (734) 998-9352
Senior centers
- Ann Arbor Senior Center (734) 794-6250
- Chelsea Senior Center (734) 475-9242
- Dexter Senior Center (734) 426-7737
- Lincoln Golden Ages (734) 483-8366
- Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (734) 385-6308
- Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (734) 508-6229
- Northfield Township Community and Senior Center (734) 449-2295
- Pittsfield Township Senior Center (734) 822-2120
- Saline Area Senior Center (734) 429-9274
- Turner Senior Resource Center (734) 998-9353
- Ypsilanti Senior Center (734) 483-5014
- Ypsilanti Township 50 & Beyond (734) 544-3838
Social Outings
- Dementia Friendly Cinema (Dementia Friendly Saline). Contact chelsea@[email protected] to reserve a spot.
Virtual senior centers
Volunteering
- Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (CSSW)- Call (734) 971-9781, ext. 511 for more information.
- VolunteerMatch
Be sure to visit the Senior Resource Connect Online Senior Resource Directory for information about social programs in your community.
