Detroit Seniors Invited to Senior Friendship Day July 18

The City of Detroit General Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division is helping the city’s seasoned residents stay active as well as find—if not maintain—friendships.

Detroit seniors are invited to have a day of free fun at the annual Senior Friendship Day July 18 at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater.  The event is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with gates opening at 9:30 a.m.

Participants will enjoy music, raffles, fitness presentations, resource fair and free refreshments.  To reserve a spot, seniors should go online to detroitmi.gov/seniorfriendship.  The deadline is Monday, June 26.

Transportation is also available from the following recreation centers starting at 8 a.m.:

• Adams Butzel Center • 10500 Lyndon
• Butzel Family Center • 7737 Kercheval Ave.
• Farwell Recreation Center • 2781 E. Outer Drive
• Kemeny Recreation Center • 2260 S. Fort Street
• Northwest Activities Center • 18100 Meyers Road
• Patton Recreation Center • 2301 Woodmere

For more information: contact Detroit Parks and Recreation at (313) 224-1100 or send an email to detroitrecreation@detroitmi.gov.

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Andrea Plaid

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