Senior Activities

photo of Carpenter Lake with no leaves on the trees and the March 2025 Park Adventures schedule
Put on your comfy shoes, grab a water bottle, and don't forget to dress for the weather.
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!
Note: we do not walk if the temperature is forecast below 20°. ❄️

Thursday, March 6 Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Thursday, March 13 Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.

Thursday, March 20 Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Thursday, March 27 Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
informational graphic with a table with a vase of flowers and a teapot and details on the Hats & High Tea event
Hats & High Tea – A Stylish Affair!

Join Senior Services on Friday, April 11, from 11:30 am–1 pm for an elegant afternoon of tea, treats, and fun! Enjoy:

• Best Hat Contest – Show off your finest hat!
• Derby Bingo – A fun twist on a classic game.
• Selfie Stations – Capture the moment in style.
• Red-Carpet Fashion Show – Strut your stuff in the outfit you wear!

$20 for Southfield residents | $25 for non-residents
Register by calling (248) 796-4650—don’t miss out!
informational graphic featuring photos of Senior Drop In participants playing pickleball, mah jong, bounce volleyball and card games
Senior Services Drop-In Programs offer a variety of activities at an affordable price. You can register once—either in person, over the phone, or online—and enjoy a year of fun with friends!

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:
- Cornhole: Mondays & Fridays
- Bingo: Tuesdays (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, $0.25 per card)
- Sky Jo: Tuesdays
- Bid Whist: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Bridge: Wednesdays
- Mahjong: Wednesdays

At Beech Woods Recreation Center, the following activities are offered from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM:
- Bounce Volleyball: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Indoor Pickleball: Tuesdays
- Indoor Tennis: Thursdays and Fridays

Come and join the fun!
informational graphic concerning drop-in Cornhole sessions for adults 50+
Senior Services Needs More Cornhole Players! 🎯

Love Cornhole? Looking for a fun way to stay active and socialize? Join our Drop-In Cornhole program for adults 50+—a great way to tune up your game before summer and meet new friends!

Mondays & Fridays
12:30–3:30 PM
Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Rd.

This program is part of our Drop-In Membership—just $10/year for Southfield residents ($15 for non-residents)!

Help keep this program going by joining the fun! Call 248-796-4650 for more info.
Graphic with details on the March 27 50+ Speaker Series program discussing Cardio Drumming with Carian
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.

For more information, call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.
TOSS Passes
Call Senior Services at (248) 796-4654 for more details.
Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
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The Southfield Scribe January - March 2025 Senior Newsletter

The January - March 2025 edition of The Southfield Scribe senior newsletter is here!
Explore the newsletter by clicking the link below and then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 for more details or to register.

The Southfield Scribe January-March 2025
picture of the cover of the 2025 winter activities guide featuring a child ice skating with a skate helper

Discover Winter Fun with the Parks & Recreation Winter 2025 Activities Guide

Time to start filling those 2025 planners!
The Winter 2025 Southfield Parks & Recreation Activities Guide is here!

❄️ Get ready for an amazing season packed with exciting programs and events, including:
🎭 Black History Month Programs
💃👗 The Daddy-Daughter Dance
🏀 Winter Youth Basketball Leagues
...and so much more!

Don’t miss out – plan your winter adventures with us and make 2025 your best year yet! ❄️

Winter 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide

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.