Senior Activities

thank you graphic of a couple from Senior Appreciation Night with t-shirts that read "Keep Calm and Hug a Senior Citizen"

The Fall 2025 edition of The Southfield Scribe is here!

Discover upcoming programs, special events, new classes, day trips, and more—designed just for our 50+ community. Click the link below to explore the newsletter, then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 to learn more or register.

The Southfield Scribe October - December 2025
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Looking for a refreshing way to connect with nature this fall? Join Cathy and fellow adventurers for our Park Adventure Walks—a weekly guided stroll through some of Southfield’s most scenic parks and preserves.

Each outing offers light exercise, a chance to spot local plants and wildlife, and time to enjoy the crisp autumn air with a friendly group of nature lovers. Every walk brings something new—you never know what you’ll discover!

🕘 Walks begin at 9 AM unless otherwise noted. Meet at the designated park parking lot and get ready to explore!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 at 5:15 PM FULL MOON WALK at Civic Center Park, meet at Picnic Shelter #1 (near the play lot) 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Thursday, November 6 Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Thursday, November 13 Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield

Thursday, November 20 Art Walk to Red Pole Park, Meet at the Parks & Recreation building (26000 Evergreen Rd.)
informational graphic for the Resin Pressed Flower Bookmark workshop on November 6
Create Something Beautiful with Wild Daisy Creative!
Join us on Thursday, November 6 from 12–2 PM at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building (26000 Evergreen Rd) to craft your own resin and pressed flower bookmark or page holder!
Choose from dried rose petals, book pages, shimmering foils, and colorful tassels to make your piece truly unique.

Registration Fees:
$23 Residents | $28 Non-Residents
$20.70 Senior Residents | $25.20 Senior Non-Residents
Register by November 3 by using the Register Online Today! button below or calling (248) 796-4620 — spots are limited, so don’t miss this creative and relaxing workshop!
cover of the Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide with 3 smiling golfers beside their carts

The Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide

This season, you’ll notice a fresh new look—our guide is more compact, making it easier than ever to flip through and find what you’re looking for.
Inside you’ll still find plenty of your seasonal favorites plus exciting new additions, including:
• Expanded Open Skate times at the Southfield Sports Arena
• More family and teen programs
• New and expanded art offerings
• And much more!
To fit it all in, program listings are shorter—but don’t worry, the full details are always available online or by phone. And if you ever need help, just give us a call—we’re happy to guide you!

Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide
informational graphic with a picture from a past Speaker Series program
Join us for the 50+ Speaker Series, a free lecture series every Wednesday at 9 AM inside the Southfield Pavilion.
Discover valuable insights on financial planning, medical topics, and volunteer opportunities, all tailored for those 50 and above.

Wed, November 5 Estate Planning with Eric Glick

Wed, November 12 Real Estate with Tricia Winborn

Wed, November 19 Social Security with Michael Acho

Wed, December 3 Shades of Pink Foundation with Teri Sahn-Shades

For more information, call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.
Informational graphic with details on Senior Drop-in Membership at Southfield Parks & Recreation
Stay active, make friends, and enjoy a variety of activities for just $10/year (residents) or $15/year (non-residents)!
Register once (in person, by phone, or online) and enjoy a whole year of activities!

For just $10 per year for Southfield residents and $15 per year for non-residents, you can participate in as many or as few activities as you like. These activities are held at both the Parks & Recreation Building and the Beech Woods Recreation Center throughout the week.

At the Parks & Recreation Building, you can join the following drop-in activities from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM:
- Bingo: Tuesdays (10 AM - 11:30 AM, $0.25 per card)
- Sky Jo: Tuesdays
- Bid Whist: Tuesdays and Thursdays (12-3:30 PM)
- Bridge: Wednesdays
- Mahjong: Wednesdays

At Beech Woods Recreation Center, the following activities are offered from 10 AM to 12 PM:
- Bounce Volleyball: Mondays & Wednesdays (Fall Session: Oct 6-Dec 17)
- Indoor Pickleball: Tuesdays (Fall Session: Oct 7-Dec 16)
- Indoor Tennis: Thursdays and Fridays (Fall Session: Oct 8-Dec 19)

Come and join the fun!

The Senior Services office remains closed to the public but you can register for Senior Services programs at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk Window inside the Southfield Pavilion, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Customers coming to the Southfield Parks & Recreation Information Desk are asked to enter the Southfield Pavilion from the plaza deck (east) entrance or the north Pavilion entrance to access the Information Desk Window. 

If you have any questions please call the Information Desk at (248) 796-4620.

Parks & Recreation Information Desk Window

Staying Active With Parks & Recreation

The City of Southfield offers a variety of programs for seniors that will help you stay active. Programs are offered at many sites throughout the city and include bounce volleyball, tennis, softball, chair exercise, golf, tai chi, water exercise, and line dancing. Programs are open to all residents (and non-residents) age 50 and over unless otherwise noted. 

For more information on specific classes, please call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.