Celebrate National Senior Center Month with new local podcast

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — September is National Senior Center Month, and Bloomfield Township Senior Services officials said they would like to remind the public about the valuable programs and services that they offer year-round.

This year’s theme for the month is “Powering Connections.”

In recent years, more and more studies have been released about the importance of social interaction and how it can affect one’s physical health.

Senior centers have always been places where people meet, share stores and make connections that last, according to Bloomfield Township Senior Services. For 19 years, the department has offered lifelong learning and interactive opportunities for residents 50 and over to stimulate the mind and the body. Some of the program’s features include a wide variety of fitness classes, including aquatic fitness; fitness equipment; learning opportunities; social clubs; and day trips. Daily attendance ranges from 180-250 participants.

In a press release, Bloomfield Township Senior Services Director Christine Tvaroha invited people to “come invest in your physical, cognitive and social wellbeing in our welcoming environment where all programs are infused with fun, laughter, smiles and encouragement.”

Organizers say the supportive services offered are fundamental in assisting elderly residents to remain in their homes and community. They offer home delivered meals, liquid nutritional supplements, minor home repairs, telephone reassurance calls, information and referrals, and transportation to the center and medical appointments.

It’s also a good time to check out Senior Center Facts For Fifty Plus, the new podcast hosted by Tvaroha, she said. The podcast highlights current senior programming, and the first episode features Senior Center Fitness Coordinator Maggie Barclay speaking about the importance of physical fitness as people age.

Check out the fall 2024 catalog  R bloomfieldtwp.org/Services/Senior-Services.