ENERGY SMART SENIORS
Thursday, July 16 Noon – 1 pm
$10
The Energy Smart Seniors program is a 20-minute presentation that covers energy, efficiency, safety and product demonstration. Join us to learn ways to save on your electricity and natural gas bills. Lunch will be provided and participants will receive an efficiency kit at the end of the presentation. Supplies are limited so sign up today!

RIDESHARING – UBER, LYFT & MORE
Thursday, August 6 Noon – 1 pm
$10
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have made getting around town easier than ever. In this Tech Talk, enjoy lunch while we discuss how ridesharing works. Get help setting up the apps, practice using them with professionals, and learn how to keep yourself safe while ridesharing.

TRAVELS WITH RUFUS
Thursday, September 3 Noon – 1 pm
PRESENTER: Rufus McGaugh
$10
Rufus is back – and he’s bringing the world with him! Having explored an incredible 252 countries, Rufus is ready to take you on a journey to some of his recent travels. After 45 years of teaching at Brownell Middle School in Grosse Pointe Farms, Rufus has traded the classroom for a passport full of adventures. With reallife stories, he’ll transport you across continents and share experiences that are as fascinating as they are inspiring. Get ready to travel the globe—no packing required!

Wednesday, July 22, Noon to 2:30 pm
NEW YORK DELI, St. Clair Shores
Meet us at this old-fashioned spot known for its hearty sandwiches, classic sides and comforting soups.

Thursday, August 20, Noon  to 2:30 pm
BLUE GOOSE INN, St. Clair Shores
Meet us at this nostalgic, old-school neighborhood spot set in a historic 1910 saloon in St. Clair Shores.

Friday, September 18, Noon  to 2:30 pm
TEXAS ROADHOUSE, Roseville
Meet us at this lively, casual restaurant known for its hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides, and freshbaked rolls. Don’t forget the honey butter!

Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own lunch and purchases. Meet at The Helm at noon if you plan to ride the bus. The cost for the bus ride is $8. If you are driving on your own, meet at the restaurant at 12:30 p.m. All attendees MUST REGISTER to ensure proper accommodations at the restaurant. Please bring cash as restaurants do not always provide individual bills.

NOTE: At this time, transportation via PAATS bus is not available for Out to Lunch Bunch outings. 

Showtime: Noon
$10 per movie

Treat yourself to a fun and relaxing experience. Enjoy a delicious, catered lunch at The Helm, while watching a fantastic movie! One price covers both the meal and the show.

Registration and payment are due one week prior to the date of the Lunch and a Movie.

ELEANOR THE GREAT(2025)
Friday, July 31 (PG-13 1 hour, 38 minutes)
94-year-old Eleanor moves to New York after the loss of a lifelong friend. As she becomes involved with a Holocaust survivors’ group, unexpected friendships and consequences unfold, exploring grief, connection and the power of storytelling.

THE MAGIC OF BELLE ISLE (2012)
Friday, August 28 (PG 1 hour, 49 minutes)
A novelist of Westerns has lost his drive. His nephew pushes him to summer in quiet Belle Isle where he begrudgingly befriends a newly single mom and her three girls, who help him find the inspiration to write again. This film was written and directed by Rob Reiner.

BLUE MIRACLE (2021)
Friday, September 25 (PG 1 hour, 36 minutes)
To save their struggling orphanage, a determined guardian and a crew of scrappy kids team up with a washed-up boat captain for one wild shot at glory— winning a high-stakes fishing tournament in Cabo San Lucas, where the prize is big enough to change their lives forever.

JAZZY PATIO PARTY
Tuesday, July 28 5:30 – 7 pm
ENTERTAINMENT: Gwen and Charles Scales
$25 per person, includes meal and live entertainment

Kick off summer with smooth jazz on the patio and a delicious cookout. Enjoy live music, good food and perfect summer vibes with friends and neighbors. Register quickly. Our cookouts fill up fast!

COURTYARD COOKOUT – GAMES NITE!
Thursday, August 13 5:30 – 7 pm
$10 per person

Bring your competitive spirit (and maybe a lucky streak!) for an evening of games, laughter, and delicious bites. Enjoy tasty treats as you play and connect with friends in a fun, relaxed setting.

FALL BONFIRE BASH
Tuesday, September 22 5:30 – 7 pm
ENTERTAINMENT: The Neighbors
$25 per person, includes meal and live entertainment

Get ready for a cozy night of fall fun at our Fall Bonfire Bash! Enjoy a delicious dinner, then gather around the crackling fire for everyone’s favorite treat – gooey, chocolatey s’mores. As the night warms up, kick back and relax to live music from The Neighbors, bringing the perfect soundtrack to a crisp autumn evening. Join us for great food, fun music and good company. It’s everything you love about fall, all in one memorable evening.

Canal Days, Grand Rapids, Ohio – BIANCO TOUR

Date: Thursday, July 16

7:30 am – 6:15 pm

$97 per person for cost of roundtrip transportation, buffet lunch and canal boat ride

Enjoy a charming day trip featuring antiques, history and scenic canal travel. The excursion includes a visit to Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery, one of Ohio’s largest antique shops, a delicious included buffet lunch at the historic Miss Lily’s restaurant in Grand Rapids, Ohio, and a relaxing one-hour mule-drawn canal boat ride along a restored section of the Miami and Erie Canal, complete with historical reenactments and beautiful views.

Registration and payment due by July 9.

Fiesta Detroit – BIANCO TOUR

Date: Wednesday, August 12

8:30 am – 3 pm

$119 per person for cost of roundtrip transportation, lunch and tours

Explore the rich culture and history of Detroit on this multicultural city tour featuring neighborhoods like Corktown, Delray and Mexicantown. The trip includes a guided tour highlighting the city’s diverse heritage, lunch at the iconic Mexican Village restaurant, plus time to shop and enjoy sweet treats at MexicanTown Bakery in Southwest Detroit. Registration and payment due by August 12.

Registration and payment due by August 12.

Great Lakes Crossing

Date: Wednesday, September 16

9:30 am – 3 pm

$30 for cost of roundtrip transportation

Spend the afternoon at Great Lakes Crossing, Michigan’s largest outlet mall, with time to shop and enjoy lunch. Attendees are responsible for their own food and shopping expenses.

Tuesdays, July 14 – September 8
Instructor: Dr. Randi Lou Franklin
Spanish for Beginners: 5:30 – 7 pm
$40 for the session

This class will provide an active review of material covered earlier this year in both previous classes. Participants will continue building practical conversational Spanish skills for everyday situations, including dining at restaurants, finding museums or shops, asking for directions and understanding responses. Students will have the opportunity to practice and strengthen their Spanish language skills with classmates while building confidence in speaking the language. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and binder for class materials.

ELDER FRAUD TOWN HALL
Tuesday, July 21 6 – 7 pm
PRESENTER: Ryan A Particka, is an Assistant United States AttorneyAnti-Corruption Unit with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Detroit, where he focuses on investigating and prosecuting large, multijurisdictional fraud schemes. He is also the district’s Elder Justice Coordinator.

The United States Attorney’s Office, in partnership with its Law Enforcement Partners and The Helm, will hold a Town Hall to discuss current elder fraud schemes, best practices to avoid becoming a victim of a scheme, and resources to help if you are a victim of a fraud scheme. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

UFOs OVER MICHIGAN
Thursday, July 23 6 – 7 pm
FACILITATOR: Bill Konkolesky

Explore Michigan’s most fascinating UFO encounters, including the mass sightings of 1966 in Southeast Michigan and 1994 in Grand Rapids – events witnessed by hundreds, including law enforcement and radar operators. This engaging presentation dives into these cases and other well-documented phenomena from across the Great Lakes State. Led by longtime investigator and speaker Bill Konkolesky, the program offers a compelling look at one of Michigan’s most intriguing mysteries.

EFFECTIVE ESTATE PLANNING
Tuesday, August 25 6 – 7 pm
PRESENTERS: Attorneys at Rickard and Associates, P.C. Lori-Ann Rickard, Esq. Ronald Rickard, Esq. Lauren Gilpin, Esq.

This presentation will cover the basics of estate planning, the upsides and downsides of various tools available for estate planning, and steps you can take now to build generational wealth. In addition, the speakers will explain the importance of reviewing your plan regularly to make sure it fits your current needs. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Thursdays, July 9 – 30
5:15 – 6:15  pm
Instructor: Rosa Hunter

Feel the stress melt away as you build strength, sharpen focus, and connect with others through fun, drumming routines. It’s not just a workout, it’s a rhythm-filled escape where fitness meets music and everyone leaves smiling. 

A MATTER OF BALANCE
Mondays and Wednesdays, August 3 – 26 1:15 – 3:15 pm
FACILITATORS: Rosa Hunter and Judy Reasonover

This award-winning program emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable and set realistic goals to increase activity. The focus of this course is on changing your environment to reduce fall risk factors and on learning exercises to increase strength and balance. Snacks are provided.

SLEEP EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE!
Thursday, September 10, 6 – 7:30 pm
FACILITATOR: Lisa Tams, LMSW

Feeling tired or burned out? The Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP) helps you understand your sleep patterns and learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality. Developed by sleep researchers, a certified sleep medicine specialist, and Michigan State University Extension educators, SLEEP focuses on helping you get the rest your body needs for better health and well-being.

CAREGIVER COMPASS: STARTING OUT & STAYING WELL
Wednesday, September 30, 7 – 8pm
LOCATION: THE WAR MEMORIAL

Kick off our new Caregiver Compass series with an engaging panel discussion focused on the emotional side of caregiving. This program will explore the many adjustments that come with becoming a caregiver, including managing expectations, navigating challenges and recognizing the importance of caring for yourself while supporting others.

Panelists will discuss caregiver burnout, stress management, mindfulness tools and ways to find support through community resources, peer connections and professional services. Whether you are new to caregiving or have years of experience, this session is designed to provide guidance, reassurance and meaningful conversation.