Below is a list of the types of events we offer at the Senior Center. To find out about the specific events that are going on at the center now, check out our newsletter.
Lectures
Apprentice for Life Lecture Series - This lecture series provides an eclectic offering of speakers on a variety of topics. They are always offered at no cost however reservations are appreciated. Refreshments are served.
Day Trips
Point Betsie Lightouse
On these trips, we are gone all day! We rent a motor coach and travel throughout Michigan, northern Indiana and into Chicago. Past day trips included: Chicago to enjoy an architectural river cruise, lunch and to see The Jungle Book play; Annual Color Tour in northern Michigan; IKEA and Trader Joe’s in Detroit area; Annual Mystery Brown Bag Tour*.
*These custom trips are planned, from scratch, just for Northview Seniors Citizens! The mystery trip is to small Michigan towns and we enjoy some shopping at locally owned businesses, a cultural aspect and a wonderful lunch. A “brown bag” is given to each participant in the morning which is for the “gifts” that are given by partnered businesses that have been pre-arranged. These “brown bag gifts” are always consumable because none of us need more stuff! These trips sell out in days and are usually scheduled for August or September. Watch for the offerings in the newsletters!
*These custom trips are planned, from scratch, just for Northview Seniors Citizens! The mystery trip is to small Michigan towns and we enjoy some shopping at locally owned businesses, a cultural aspect and a wonderful lunch. A “brown bag” is given to each participant in the morning which is for the “gifts” that are given by partnered businesses that have been pre-arranged. These “brown bag gifts” are always consumable because none of us need more stuff! These trips sell out in days and are usually scheduled for August or September. Watch for the offerings in the newsletters!
Classes
Classes are offered each month at the senior center that are either free or at a minimal fee. Examples of past classes: Zentangle Art Class, Cooking Demo’s with a dietician from Kent County Health Department, classes that educate you about improving your health to planning for future issues.
Outings
We offer local outings, usually by mini-bus, around the Greater Grand Rapids area. Past outings include: Tour and lunch at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Community Center, The Kent County Recycling Center, LIFE EMS and a visit to area museums.
Monthly Luncheons
Each month we offer a luncheon at the center with entertainment following the meal. Each luncheon begins at noon and concludes around 1:30 p.m. Reservations and pre-payment is necessary. They tend to sell out so make your reservations as soon as they are advertised! Each month is $6 except for November and December which is $7. December luncheons are now moved off-site to a larger location to ensure everyone who wants to be in community during the holiday season is not turned away.
Book Club
We partner with Kent District Library by utilizing Book Club in a Bag. A new book is given out at each meeting to be discussed at the next meeting. You do not have to buy a book or go to the library! Please contact Program Director, Christine Friedt, for more information.
Movie and a Meal
This group meets monthly on a Friday at a movie theatre (usually Celebration Cinema North) and goes out to eat at various area restaurants. The chairperson checks movie availability on Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning the week of the event. She also chooses a restaurant and then emails the information to the list of interested members. She calls those who don’t have email. Typically, a group of 10-20 attends. Contact Program Director, Christine Friedt, to be added to the list.
Silvertone's Choir
This choir of dedicated music lovers meets each Friday (September through mid-December and March through May) at 1 p.m. to either practice or perform. We perform at various assisted living centers to share the joy of music with others. Please contact the Program Director, Christine Friedt, for more information.
Resources Available at the Center
- Tax Prep (Each Thursday in February and March) We partner with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to use our site to prepare tax returns free of charge. These are Davenport University, Aquinas College and Calvin College students who are working towards their Accounting degree. They are Juniors and Seniors and who have passed the appropriate tax prep test and have an instructor who checks each return. APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY. Income requirements are stipulated. Call/email appointment requests will be accepted after January 11.
- Attorney Consultation ~ Free 30 minute consultation. By appointment only.
