Eat... Socialize...Exercise or Start Your Own Program
The Friendship Community Center is a busy place. Why not join us and check out all that we have to offer? Below is a list of the regular events that take place at the center. To learn more about joining in or to discuss using the center for your group or organization contact center director Penny Maleski at 231-271-4630 or by email at sbbseniorcenter@gmail.com
Community Easter Egg Decorating Party
Saturday April 19th, 10am to 1pm
This family friendly activity is open to all. There will be eggs, dye, markers, glitter, glue and more to create unique masterpieces. The farm fresh eggs will be donate by “Rent a Chicken” If you know you can make it let us know so we can let the chickens know how many eggs they need to lay for this party. We want to have enough supplies for everyone. Call 231-273-4630 for more information.
Zumba
Mon. and Wed. 9am ~ Monday Evenings 5:30 pm
Ditch the workout and join the fun with this popular and easy fitness craze. Zumba, which fuses musical rhythms and moves into an interval training workout, is taught by Cheryl Send who has 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. The cost of the class and details about the workout can be found at www.zumbarocks.vpweb.com.
Yoga
Tuesdays at 4pm and Thursdays at 8:30am Classes is on hold until April 8th 2014 .
Yoga is good for every body with Sandra Carden ERYT 500. $15 per class or $125 for a 10- class pass. Please bring your own stuff: mat, blocks, blanket, strap, etc. Call or text Sandra at 231-883-8095 email unionyougatt.com.
Open House with Chef Cheryl Janz
Wednesday April 23rd 5pm to 7pm
Chef Cheryl is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, a personal chef, caterer, and chef instructor at Oryana and NMC. She is a vendor featuring her baked and pastry items at the Suttons Bay Farmers Market, and several other farmers markets in Leelanau County. She will be offering samples of her cuisine and introducing cooking classes that she would love to bring to our cozy little town in time for summer entertaining. She is prepare to teach us how to prepare all the wonderful fresh grown foods our area has to offer. We will learn how the daughter of a farm because a chef with a passion for fresh wholesome foods.
Fitness First Weekly Weight Loss and Nutrition Class
1st,3rd, 4th and 5th Thursdays at 5:30pm Margo Lori from Fitness First, ACE Certified Health Coach and Fitness Trainer. will be promoting healthy lifestyles for you and your family. Everyone is encouraged to join "in the round" support group focusing on: * healthy living catered to your lifestyle * how to lose weight and keep it off * discussing proper nutrition * how much exercise do you need * setting attainable, measurable goals.... Classes will start the end of April at 5:30pm. $8/class. Come to a FREE "meet and Greet" April 17th, 5:30pm.
Senior Meals
Fridays at Noon
Senior meals are served at the center at noon Fridays This is generally an over 60 crowd but those under are welcome too. The meal prices are $3 for those over 60 and $5 for those 59 and under. Reservations are required and can be called in to the center or the meal coordinators at 231-271-3314. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, 48 hours or more if possible. The meals are provided form by Meals on Wheels of Northwest Michigan, if the Traverse City Schools are cancelled due to weather there will be no meals delivered to our site.
Drop in Euchre and Board Games
Fridays at 10am
Fridays the center is open from 10 a.m. to noon for euchre or other card games, board games of participants choosing. These friendly games will be a great end to the week or start to the weekend depending on how you look at it. There are no age requirement or limitations to participate. Free will donations are encouraged and will help us remain a place to meet and play. Staying for lunch is optional.
Figure On Saturday (FOS)
Spring 2014 Session begins April 12th and will run through June 21st. The fall session will be announced at the end of the summer. Drawing is in the morning from 9:30am to 12:30pm. You can "drop in" for $15 per session or become a sustaining member for $84 for 10 sessions. FOS is a community of people who like to draw and enjoy the challenge of the human figure. We work in a variety of media and the sessions follow a similar format as that used in college life drawing classes. There is no formal instruction just a shared interest in subject art. If you'd like more information call Shelia Stafford at 946-5404.
It has been said that if you can draw the figure you can draw anything. So there is the challenge. And from "The Undressed Art- Why We Draw" 2004 by Peter Stienhart that looks at the phenomena of small "....and what more exciting subject can there be than the human figure.
Want to Start Your Own Activity? Come On In…
Looking for a place where you can host a friendly game of euchre, bridge or your game of choice? Come to the center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll provide the space if you organize the group.
