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There's nothing quite as nice as a friend who shares your laughter, wishes, secrets, and concerns. And it's amazing how many friendships begin right here at SOC. Fun and Friendship hosts wonderful regular weekly, monthly, and holiday events year 'round.

You can find specific times and days for all of these activities listed on our Calendar page. Below are descriptions of just some of the fun activities that SOC offers. For further information email socfoodandfriendship@yahoo.com or call Susan Kopf at 313.882.9600, Ext. 242.

Luncheons
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday, except Thursday, to seniors who want fellowship and a tasty, wholesome lunch. A special part of our luncheons is our 'lunch and learn' program. Seniors can enjoy a lunch and also learn about a senior related topic. Please see our Events page for upcoming lunch and learn opportunities.

Trips
Join SOC on carefree weekly group outings that depart from SOC via PAATS bus transportation to restaurants, museums, theaters, senior retirement facilities, tours, shopping malls and more! Services for Older Citizens offers trips every Thursday with an occasional trip planned on other days, too.

You must pre-register and pay for the trips. Please see our Calendar to view upcoming trips. You can also see trip descriptions inside our SOC Communicator and on our Events page.

Movies
Come and enjoy a fun lunch consisting of pizza, salad, desert, drinks and a box lunch to take home. Then sit back, relax and watch a great movie among friends. Reservations are required. Please call 313.882.9600. There is a $5.00 charge for these events. Please see our Calendar or Events page to check the upcoming movie dates.

Muscles, Movement, and More

Join us right here at SOC for our latest and greatest exercise program. The program has two levels to accomodate everyone! Read more >>

Level 1 – Is a seated exercise class taught by Joan Thornton. This class incorporates the three principles of fitness… movement (cardio), muscles (strength), and more (flexibility and balance) for the more mature adult.

Level 2 – Is a standing exercise class taught by Carol Piper. This class incorporates the three principles of fitness… movement (cardio), muscles (strength), and more (flexibility and balance) for the more active adult.

Both classes are specifically designed to be safe for older adults, so join us for a life of better health as well as a whole lot of fun! Walk-ins are welcome for either exercise class.

E-Fitness Level 1: Tuesday and Friday - 10 a.m.
E-Fitness Level 2: Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 10 a.m.
All classes are $3.00 each

Games
Game playing is a great way to exercise your mind and keep it fresh. Join us for one of the following games Monday through Friday except Thursday.

Wii bowling
Pictionary
Card playing
Puzzle making
Sing-a-longs

Teas
The last Tuesday of each month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., join SOC for a tea with a different theme. Please call to register for this relaxing event that includes tea, refreshments, and entertainment. See the calendar for this month’s tea theme. Please remember, that in February of each year SOC hosts a special remembrance tea on a different day of the week.

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Friendly Visits
Friendly visits, sociable phone calls, reading, writing and rides are all small things that can make a huge difference.

If you would like to receive assistance, call Mary Rose Nelson at 313.882.9600 Ext. 246.

Grannie Nannies
This group is for grandmothers who babysit their grandchild for a few hours each month or more often. They meet September through May on the first Friday of the month 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grandmothers come together to brag about grandchildren, exchange information with each other and share the joys of being a grandmother.

Please join other grandmothers on the first Friday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at SOC. For more information, please call SOC at (313) 882-9600.

Computer Classes
PC Training Program Every Friday afternoon, SOC conducts free classes for all levels of computer users. Call Mary Rose Nelson at 313.882.9600, Ext. 246 or see the Calendar page for times.

SOC Cable Show
The SOC Show is a regular feature on the Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s WMTV5. Call Fran Schonenberg at 313.881.7511 for more information.

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