What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event. For a complete listing, visit www.thenewsherald.com/things-to-do/
Events added this week
Huron River Fishing Association: General meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Flat Rock Community Center, 1 McGuire St. in Flat Rock. The general meetings include seminars and speakers related to river fishing, fly fishing, ecological concerns and environmental concerns. A fly tying meeting is held every third Monday of the month where you will learn how to tie a specific fly. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/local/Huron-River-Fishing-Association-276482898885/
Summer Reading Challenge: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 1 – Aug. 31. Our summer reading challenge is for all ages. Stop in the library to get your bookmarks, join the many events we have going on this summer, and read, read, and read some more. For more information call 734-287-4840.
Computer Class – Word Intermediate: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 1, from 1-2 p.m. Registration required. In this class you will learn text formatting, bullets, margins, creating and alphabetizing columns, header, footers, page numbers, page breaks, and mailing labels. Must be able to type at least 20 words per minute. Must have prior knowledge of basic Word and know how to copy, cut, and paste. To register, or for more information, call 734-287-4840.
Toddler Storytime: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 6, 13, 20, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Toddler storytime is for ages 2-4, but older and younger siblings are welcome. We will reserve some time at the end for creative play or a craft. For more information call 734-287-4840.
Baby Buddies Storytime (Ages 0-1): Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 6, 13, 20, 27, from 3-3:30 p.m. Weekly story time is aimed toward parents with infants (ages 0-1), older siblings are welcome. We will have lap time and read several books together. At the, there will be time for creative play and parent conversation. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Textile Lab: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 6, 13, 20, 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Textile Lab is a weekly lab for textile crafters to come together and work on their projects. If you love to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, or any other textile crafting, this is the place for you! An instructor will be available to teach you how to quilt, or to guide you on your projects. This is a weekly lab that is open on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Library Board Meeting: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte is June 12 at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Pride Month Craft: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 7, from 4-5 p.m. Join us in the library for a night of crafting. We will be making tissue paper rainbows together. All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and your creativity. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Teen Volunteer Group: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 7, 21, from 4-6 p.m. Teen volunteers help plan, implement, and promote ways to improve services offered at Taylor Community Library. They also assist with preparing program project supplies and seasonal decorations for the library. Joining our group builds your resume, earns you volunteer hours and recommendations for jobs or college, and gives you a chance to be heard! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Smartphone Photography Workshop: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 7, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Unleash your inner photographer with just your smartphone! No need for pricey gear. This workshop shows everyone, regardless of age or tech skills, how to capture stunning photos using only their everyday smartphone camera. Hands on lessons and tips. We will meet at the library, but, during this workshop, we will be going outside into Heritage Park to take photos. Please plan accordingly. All attendees must bring their own charged smartphone to use. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Family Fun Day at Heritage Park: Taylor Community Library (meet at the Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion), Taylor. June 8, from 5-7 p.m. Join the Taylor Community Library and The Guidance Center for a day of family fun during the first week of summer reading! First, we will meet at the Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion inside Heritage Park for a scavenger hunt. Then we will provide materials for a craft that you can either take home or complete at the park. Hotdogs, chips, and a drink will be provided along with goodie bags, all while supplies last. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Excel Intermediate: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 8, from 1-2 p.m. Registration Required. In this class you will learn how to use pre-designed templates, format, merge, and sort cells, format numbers, headers and footers, insert rows and columns, adjust margins, and freeze panes. Must have prior knowledge of basic Excel and be able to cut, copy, and paste. Must be able to type at least 20 words per minute. To register, or for more information, call 734-287-4840.
Drummunity: Taylor Community Library (meet at the Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion), Taylor. June 12, from 2-3 p.m. Join percussionist Lori Fithian for “Drummunity!” She’ll bring the drums, YOU get to play them – FUN for the whole family! All ages welcome. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Brown Bag Talking Book Discussion: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. In person or call-In. June 14, from 12-1:00 p.m. The group discusses two books each month. Listen to both, one, or none. Everyone is welcome. This month’s books are 1) “Thunder City: a novel of Detroit” by Loren Estleman, and 2) “The Last Mrs. Parrish” by Liv Constantine. Join us in person or join remotely by phone by calling: 267-807-9601 and use Access Code: 965803, or join virtually by visiting bit.ly/TCLbtbcall. Please call the library or use the Talking Book Order Form to reserve a copy for yourself. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Juneteenth Celebration Craft: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 14, from 3-4 p.m. Come to the library to make a craft to celebrate Juneteenth. This event is for ages 5 and up. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Modern Women’s Self-defense Class: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration Required. This interactive class, taught by Metro Michigan Shotokan Karate, will teach women how to use effective techniques to protect themselves from danger. Please come in work-out style clothing with your hair pulled back. Water will be provided. Open to women ages 13 and up. To register, visit our website at https://taylor.lib.mi.us/event/2023-06-14/, or call the library at 734-287-4840.
Planting Party – Michigan Native Plants: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 15, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Crosswinds Marsh Nature Reserve will deliver a brief presentation about native flowers in Michigan that help the bees around us thrive. We will then take part in planting these flowers in our two garden beds on the south side of the library. All ages are welcome. Though it isn’t necessary, if you have your own gardening gloves, it’d be great to bring them. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Summer Blast Car Show: At St. Paul Lutheran Church, New Boston, 19109 Craig Street, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Free admission. Food, face painting, magician, water slide and appearance by the Huron Twp. Fire Department. For more information, call 734-753-9048.
Adult Book Discussion: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 21, from 6-7 p.m. Join us as we read fiction from all walks of life and perspectives. This month we’ll be reading “Run Rose Run” by Dolly Parton and James Patterson. You can pick up a copy of this month’s book from our front desk. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Motor City Radio Club Field Day: Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 26 at Centennial Farm, 25797 3rd St., Grosse Ile. The public is welcome to ask questions, watch the operating of equipment from 2 p.m. Saturday until 2 p.m. Sunday, get on the air and operate ham radio during or take a ham radio license exam at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Motor City Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month (except for August) at 7 p.m. at the Copeland Center, 2306 4th Street in Wyandotte. For more information, visit the club’s website: www.w8mrm.net.
Books & Bites Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. Books & Bites is a monthly book club that reads and discusses Young Adult books. Anyone who is a fan of this genre can attend. If you can’t make it in person, and for general bookish talk, send us a request to join our Facebook group. This month’s book is “The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School” by Sonora Reyes. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Christmas In July 4 Day Event: Our Lady of the Scapular Parish, 266 Antoine St., Wyandotte. Shop & Dine OLS Christmas Wonderland. Sale of New & Gently used Christmas items and Raffles. Thursday, July 20 preview, 4-7 p.m. $5 admission, American Food by Frank n Deans Catering. Friday, July 21. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., free admission, Italian Food by Santa Rosalia Society. Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, Polish pork chop dinners by MaryAnn Rogowski. Sunday, July 23, by ticket only, German food by Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn Restaurant. $50 tickets will include dinner, entertainment & entry into the reverse raffle. Grand prize, $2,000. No Sunday admission tickets will be sold the day of the event. For tickets or more information, visit ourladyofthescapular.org or call 734-284-9135.
Events
Baby Buddies Storytime (Ages 0-1): Taylor Community Library, Taylor. May 30, from 3-3:30 p.m. Weekly story time is aimed toward parents with infants (ages 0-1), older siblings are welcome. We will have lap time and read several books together. At the, there will be time for creative play and parent conversation. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Textile Lab: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. May 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Textile Lab is a weekly lab for textile crafters to come together and work on their projects. If you love to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, or any other textile crafting, this is the place for you! An instructor will be available to teach you how to quilt, or to guide you on your projects. This is a weekly lab that is open on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Lego Club: At the Lincoln Park Library, 1381 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park on Monday afternoons in May at 4 p.m. Join us for an hour of creativity and fun with Lincoln Park Public Library’s Lego & Duplo collection. Free to attend, no sign-up is required. For more information, call 313-381-0374 or visit www.lincoln-parklibrary.org
Yoga: At the Lincoln Park Library, 1381 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park on Wednesdays in May, current and ongoing, from 4-5 p.m. Let Ms. Priscilla teach you how to relax and find inner peace as she leads class participants through yoga stretching, breathing exercises, meditation, and teaches strategies to strengthen and heal your bodies. Attendance is free, bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. For more information, call 313-381-0374 or visit www.lincoln-parklibrary.org
Family Movies: At the Lincoln Park Library, 1381 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park on Thursdays in May, from 4-6 p.m. Family appropriate movies are shown in the library program room, refreshments are provided. May 18 “Lego Batman,” May 25: “Cars.” For more information, call 313-381-0374 or visit www.lincoln-parklibrary.org
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Outside Game Day: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. May 30, from 4-6 p.m. Join us behind the library for outside games (like giant Jenga, giant Kerplunk, giant Memory, potato sack races, etc.) and more outdoor surprises. Everything is free and open to everyone. Since we will be outside, please plan accordingly (weather-appropriate clothing, sunblock, sunglasses, water, etc.) For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Summer Scholarships: The Chamber Artists of Southeast Michigan is offering two Summer Study Scholarship Awards valued at $250 each. Both of our scholarships are open to any entering or returning high school student (entering grades 9-12) attending a school in Downriver. Former CASM Summer Scholarship recipients are not eligible for these scholarships. Students must be a part of their school music programs and a letter of recommendation from their classroom school teacher is required as part of the application. A letter of recommendation from a school classroom music teacher is required. There is also a 250-500 word essay required based on the question, What does being a good musician mean to you? What makes someone a good musician and artist? The deadline to enter is June 1. For more information and to fill out an application, visit http://www.casmmusic.org/educatescholarship.html
Chronic Pain PATH IN-PERSON Workshop: Sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. For those living with chronic pain and their loved one on Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m., from June 1 to July 6, at the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, 2790 Westfield Road, Trenton. New participants can join through Thursday, June 8, 2023. To register, email Erin Chapman at echapman@trenton-mi.com or call 800-482-1455. To find additional PATH programs throughout the state, visit mihealthyprograms.org.
Bacon House Tour: Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. at the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Hooks & Needles: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 5, 12, 19, 26, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come and join other yarn enthusiasts in our community who love to knit and crochet. This is a weekly event to share ideas, projects, and do a little yarning. Bring your own projects to work on. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Lego Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. June 5, 12, 19, 26, from 6-7 p.m. Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club. Every Monday we will challenge you to make something relating to that week’s theme. We will display your creation for one week and will tear them apart at the next event. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. No registration is required, just stop in and build. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Poets and Playwrights: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte is June 6 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Bruce Harkness: Photographs from Detroit is Tuesday, June 6 at 6 p.m. at the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Bacon Book Club: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte is June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Read along with us or better yet – meet with us and share your thoughts. This month we are reading The Family Chao by Chang, Lan Samantha. We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Yearly Booklist will be available on our website. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Woods walk at Meridian Woods: Eastside of Meridian Road across from Meridian Elementary School, Grosse Ile. 1-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 11. Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy. Join Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy naturalists for a guided walk through the woods. We’ll look for spring wildflowers, and nesting birds, and enjoy the bustle of animal activity after a quiet winter. For more information, email GINLC.education@gmail.com
MARSP Downriver: Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel meeting at noon on Thursday, June 15 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate on Fort Street. Guest speaker Royce Humm, executive director of MARSP. Cost $19. Reservations required. For more information, contact Ethel at Ethelc@hotmail.com or 734-675-5008 or Cass at gorkiec@iserv.net or 734-552-1609.
Bacon Reading Challenge 2023: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte pickup is underway. Have you always wanted to participate in a Reading Challenge? Give our challenge a try! We’ll make it easy peasy for you. Every month is a new reading challenge and if you register every month, we’ll pick a book to meet that challenge. You can also pick up a challenge calendar and do it on your own. In December, if all 12 challenges are complete, we’ll reward you with a prize pack. Check out our webpage: www.baconlibrary.org/readingchallenge2023
Ongoing community events
Crafters Welcome: Crafters meet every Thursday from 10-11:45 a.m. in the social hall of St. Cyprian Catholic Church on Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview. We knit, crochet and sew a variety of items such as hats and scarves for all ages, baby items, lap blankets, quilts, stuffed toys, dishcloths, and adult bibs just to name a few to donate to local groups who support those in need such at our veterans, soup kitchen clients, a local hospice and the homeless.
Huron Twp. Senior Citizens Recreation: At the Krzyske Senior Center, 28245 Mineral Spring Road, New Boston (unless otherwise noted). Mondays – Exercise: Get Moving, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Barn. Mondays – pinochle, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays – bowling, from 10 a.m.-noon at Romulus Bowling Ctr. Thursdays – mah jongg, from 10 a.m. to -noon. Thursdays – euchre and dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m. Activities are canceled if Huron School District cancels school due to inclement weather, and for all Huron Twp. Holidays. For more information, call 734-654-9281.
Marine Corps League Events: Game Night every Monday, from 5-10 p.m. (except for the first Monday of the month). The grill is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 4-10 p.m. 1600 – 2000 (except for the first Monday of the month). Public welcome. For more information, call 313-382-5618 or visit www.downrivermarines.net.
American Flag Disposal: Heart to Heart Hospice of Southgate is a local site for American Flag disposal. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Heart to Heart will allow the general public to bring their tired and worn American flags to our Southgate office. The office is located at 1 Heritage Place, Suite 107, Southgate,in the Real Estate One building. For more information, call 734-282-0209.
Genealogy Research: The Downriver Genealogical Society Library, located at 28639 Division Street in Flat Rock, is free and open for genealogy research Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The society began in 1980 and for the past 42 years has been collecting information on the people and cities of the downriver communities, most taken from local newspapers. There are also resources from the surrounding areas and for other states and other countries. Volunteers are available to help those wanting to begin researching their own family. Information on the society, holdings and publications can be found at downrivergenealogy.org. For more information, call 734-535-6530.
Mental Illness Support Group: For relatives and friends of the mentally Ill in the Downriver area meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N.Brady, in Mitchell Hall. Another support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., at the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital’s Rehabilitation Bldg. on the 2nd floor, room 232. Enter the hospital at the main entrance. Then you will follow the letter A on the wall signs and take the Allen elevator to the 2nd floor. From the elevator exit, turn left and immediately right to follow the hallway to room 232. For information, call 313- 292-3324.
Al Turner Drop In Chess: Every Thursday 5:30 p.m. at the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Kids and adults of all ages can meet challenging new players every Thursday at 5:30 pm. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Job Assistance: The SEMCA Michigan Works! in Southgate, 15100 Northline Rd, Room 103, is offering help with job searching. Free services may include career assessment and guidance; GED preparation, basic skills assessment & enhancement; resume and interview assistance; and job search assistance. Stop in to register and ask about the next orientation session. Connect with a Career Coach and return to work faster. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. For more information, call 734-362-3448 or visit SEMCA.org.
Toiletry Pantry: Rockwood First Congregational Church, 22600 Mather Street Rockwood, hosts toiletry pantry, which provides personal hygiene items, cleaning products, gently used clothing and some food products. The pantry will open from 1- 3 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. If that Monday is a holiday, the pantry will be open the previous Monday. For more information, call 734-379-3711 or fccrockwood.org
Local Wyandotte History: Looking for an obituary? Need information on your home or any other burning Wyandotte history questions? The Bacon Memorial Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, can help. Visit, www.baconlibrary.org/local-history-request
Teen Advisory Group: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Online Virtual Event. Wednesdays, from 4-5 p.m. Teen Advisory volunteers help plan, implement, and promote ways to improve services offered at Taylor Community Library. Joining our group builds your resume, earns you volunteer hours and recommendations for jobs or college, and gives you a chance to be heard! To join, apply to become a volunteer today! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Sponsored by the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters school – a goal experts say helps children learn to read. Yes, it really is possible. Read one book to your child every day and before you know it, you will have read over 1,000 books in three years. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills that provide a solid foundation to school and learning success. Plus, sharing stories together is fun. For more information, call 734-246-8357 or visit www.baconlibrary.org/1000books
Seamstresses Needed: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking volunteer seamstresses to help with the making of memory bears. Memory Bears are made from the clothing that once belonged to a loved one and can bring comfort and peace for grieving family members. All materials are provided. Seamstresses work in the comfort of their own homes using a simple four-piece pattern. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Mary Biber at 800-370-8592. For more information about Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, visit www.seasons.org.
Palliative Care Volunteers Needed: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking compassionate people to provide volunteer support to terminally ill patients and their families. We provide virtual, yet comprehensive, training that fits easily into busy schedules. Opportunities are flexible, based on your availability and comfort level and always close to home. Activities may include: offering companionship or “friendly visits” to homebound patients, reading and letter writing, providing relief for caregivers, participating in activities with dementia patients, veteran to veteran companionship, and sewing Memory Bears. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Mary Biber at 800-370-8592. Visit www.seasons.org
Taylor Garden Club: Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month September through June. Meetings are held at Taylor Senior Activity Center. Hospitality at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend once for free. Membership fee is $15 per year. You do not have to live in Taylor to join the group. For more information, contact Nancy Smith at 734-287-6851 or by email at smithnan88@yahoo.com.
The Ecorse Community Events Committee: Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month excluding holidays and/or inclement weather. The ECEC meets from 6-7 p.m. at the Albert B. Buday Civic Center, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse 48229 on the 2nd floor in Conference Room – B. For more information, call 313-407-6332 or visit website https://www.ecorseevents.com or email ecorseevents@gmail.com or visit the Ecorse Community Events Committee Facebook page. All are welcome to attend, volunteer and participate in community event planning.
AAUW scholarships: The AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch offers several scholarships annually to female undergraduate students at Baker College, Henry Ford College, Lawrence Technological University and Wayne County Community College District. Interested students can pick up an AAUW application at their school’s counseling office. Candidates must have earned a minimum of 12 credits, be a United States citizen and a resident of the Downriver area. An essay is required. For more information, contact rjhart720@yahoo.com or visit downriver-mi.aauw.net.
The Ecorse Historical Society: Meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month excluding holidays and/or inclement weather. The EHS meets from 1-2 p.m. at the Albert B. Buday Civic Center, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse on the 2nd floor in Conference Room – B. All are welcome to attend, volunteer and participate in EHS meetings and planning. Ecorse residents are invited to bring their family histories to add to the collections and archives which will be exhibited at the Ecorse Public Library. Exhibit dates and times to be announced. For more information, call 313-386-2520 Ext. 4 or visit /www.ecorsehistorical.org Email ecorsehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or visit the Ecorse Historical Society’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ecorsehistoricalsociety/
Brownstown Historical Museum Hours of Operation: The Brownstown Historical Museum, 23451 King Road, Brownstown is open for tours every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Summer business hours are every Tuesday from noon-3 p.m.. Stop in to join the Brownstown Historical Society or renew your membership, volunteer or get information on the Brownstown Community Brick Paver fundraiser. For more information, call 248-318-5297.
Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance: The group is looking for new members to promote Lincoln Park’s historic sites through education and advocacy; for information on meetings and events, call Leslie Lynch-Wilson at 313-598-3137.
Knit and Crochet Club: From 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays. Meet, mingle and trade inspiration with local knitters and crocheters. Bring your own projects and have fun with a like-minded group. This is not an instructing class; however, you are welcome to ask others to share their knowledge and help. Cost: $3 donation to the DCA. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-720-0671 or visit www.downriverarts.org
Heart to Heart Hospice Volunteers needed: Heart to Heart Hospice is looking for downriver community members to join the group’s team of volunteers, who will visit with patients on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to help increase their quality of life during their finals days. Visits can provide friendship, compassion and distraction from their prognosis. Activities that clients might enjoy are being read to, watching television together, talking about who and where they’ve been, their families, hearing about your day, playing cards, and so much more. Most importantly, we are looking for volunteers to provide their time, talent, and to have compassion and empathy. Heart to Heart serves Allen Park, Canton, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Southgate, Taylor, Westland, Ypsilanti and beyond. Volunteers should contact volunteer coordinator Randi Williams, at 734-282-0209.
Great Lakes Steel Salaried Retirees Club: Meets every third Monday at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St. Southgate. Doors open at noon. Lunch promptly at 1 p.m. Cost $12 for members, $13 non-members. Door prizes and 50/50 raffles. Open to any salaried retiree of Great Lakes Steel. For more information, contact Desta Pulter at 313-842-0385.