Silver Club Programs

The Silver Club Adult Day Program

This social enrichment program is specifically designed to meet the needs of older adults with memory loss. This group meets at the Turner Senior Resource Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and at Brown Chapel, AME Church in Ypsilanti on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All activities are appropriately adult-focused to stimulate memory and promote continued independence. Activities include exercise, music, horticulture, socialization and intergenerational sharing. An assessment will be completed by one of the social work staff at Silver Club with the perspective Silver Club member and family. Participants receive a hot lunch and two nutritious snacks. Transportation is provided at both sites if needed for a small fee. Services include educational support for caregivers. Call (734) 998-9352 for information on enrollment and fees. Click here for the Silver Club newsletter. (Requires Adobe Acrobat for viewing.)

Coffee House

This ongoing support group serves individuals in the early stages of memory loss. Members are encouraged to discuss their concerns, frustrations, experiences and observations with each other. Stimulating conversation encourages members to access feelings, release tension, and celebrate life. The group meets on Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Turner Senior Resource Center on a continuous basis. Lunch is provided. Services include educational support for caregivers. Call (734) 998-9352 for information on enrollment and fees.

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