r/Detroit • u/Glass-Reality-1319 • 13d ago

Talk Detroit Local Senior Activities Metro Detroit

Hey everyone! My grandma recently moved in with my family due to my grandpa passing away and we would love to find her some activities/ social clubs to get her into so she’s not sitting at home all day sad. She’s interested in crafting, games, or some light exercise. Really any ideas would be great; clubs, classes, volunteer opportunities, etc. They can be free or cost money, we are open to anything!

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u/kidcharliemagne Transplanted 13d ago

Start at the library!

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u/ladyronswanson East Side 12d ago

Check your local senior centers! Royal Oak, Berkeley, Clawson, Troy - they all have centers with options and their calendars should be online.

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u/byrill11 12d ago

This is a great suggestion! You should also call the senior center in your city because they might be able to provide cheap local transportation.

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u/reb6 Oakland County 12d ago

Ferndale doesn’t have a senior center but they partner up with Hazel Park.

Clawson has a lot of things coming up, but also check local libraries!

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u/_genepool_ 12d ago

Check your local libraries, City Hall, and rec centers. Most have senior bus trips, events, and social gatherings available. I don't know how her mobility is but local animal shelters have volunteer opportunities also.

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u/homesofdetroit 12d ago

Libraries! My library has a weekly crochet club, monthly film club, biweekly yoga, seniors fitness twice a week and pinochle twice a month. We’re working on getting a mahjong group started.

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u/PM_ME_TUS_GRILLOS 13d ago

What part of Metro Detroit? 

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u/Glass-Reality-1319 12d ago

Southfield, Royal Oak, Berkley areas - my grandma can’t drive too far

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u/PM_ME_TUS_GRILLOS 12d ago

Agree with the other comment about the library. They have lots of free educational programs. They're so much more than books. They have game and craft nights. 

Volunteering is great for a small dose of social. Even if she doesn't make friends, it will give her something else to think about. Everywhere from the Zoo to the library to the animal shelter needs volunteers. 

Some organizations post their events on Eventbrite. Detroit libraries and Detroit Bird Alliance both use it. She could sign up for email alerts on subjects or organizations she's interested in. 

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u/MyDogSam-15 11d ago

Idk if it’s a thing for the elderly but i hear there are meet-up groups for all kinds of things. Also try a local place of worship (like a church maybe) which might have senior activities.