What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event.
Events added this week
Golf Outing: Knights of Columbus Council 3956 is hosting the fifth annual Memorial golf Outing benefitting St. Pious X Catholic School, Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration at 7 a.m., shotgun starts at 8:30 a.m. Includes Bloody Mary, donuts, hotdogs and beer at the turns, buffet dinner ($25 for non-golfers), prizes. Coast: $110 per golfer. To register or for sponsorship, visit KofC5956.org/golfouting2025. For more information, email 2025golfouting@KofC3956.org.
Friends of the Library Meeting: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Sept. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Join with this dedicated group of volunteers to enhance the library experience! New members are always welcome. If you’d like to receive an email reminder about the meeting, please register. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Acanthus Art Society Meeting: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
VIP Support Group: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 24, from 12-1 p.m. The VIP meeting is a monthly support group for people experiencing vision loss and their caregivers. Each month, we meet to discuss important topics and connect over shared concerns, with occasional speakers. Meet in person or join in remotely. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Adult Computer Classes – Internet Basics: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 25, from 1-2 p.m. This is the third installment in our Fall Computer Class series. This class will focus on the basic principles used when navigating the internet. The class will be held on the Youth Side Computers, on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Ghosts & Goosebumps: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 27, from 1-2 p.m. Join us for a ghost scavenger hunt, Storytime, and craft to kick off the spooky season. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Summer Shakedown Charity Ride: Sponsored by ZeroDuck 30 Inc. & Bike’s & Battle Buddies, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the UAW 3000 Hall, 22693 Van Horn, Woodhaven. The fundraiser aids the organization’s effort to help veterans battle PTSD. Kickstands up at noon. Food trucks, 50/50 raffle, cornhole tournament, music, motorcycle competition, special guest Pharro Car Club. $20 per person. ZeroDuck 30 can be found on Facebook and Instagram. For more information, call Anthony Jurich 734- 341-5789.
Oktoberfest: Our Lady of the Scapular Parish Activity Center, 266 Antoine Street, Wyandotte, Sunday, Sept. 28. Dinner catered by Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn Restaurant at 2 p.m. $50 per person includes dinner, beer & wine, live German Band entertainment and one Reverse Raffle Ticket. Grand Prize $2,000 with additional prizes.Tickets available online at ourladyofthescapular.org or the parish office, 734-284-9135. No tickets sold at the door the day of the event.
Martin Luther Evening Supper: Dinner, talks & lectures, learning, food, food & drink at Crystal Gardens Hall,Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort Street, Southgate, from 4:30-8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. Speaker and Honored Guest Bob Dutko, Michigan’s #1 Christian Radio Show Host of 103.5 FM WMUZ afternoon radio program “Reaching the Culture with Christ”; Tickets are $50.00 and couples $85. This special event supports Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer radio ministry. (Sundays at 6 p.m. on AM 560 & Mondays at 8 p.m. on AM 1440). Buy tickets by Oct. 5. For tickets, call Dr. Zeile at 313-802-1146 or Grace Hartz at 734-559-3969. Send an email to: martinlutherseveningprayer@gmail.com or mail a request and check to Dr. Zeile, 11500 SkyLine Drive, Fenton, MI, 48430
Events
Hooks & Needles: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 15, 22, 29, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come and join other yarn enthusiasts in our community who love to knit and crochet. This is a weekly event to share ideas, projects, and do a little yarning. Bring your own projects to work on. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Book Bedazzling: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 15, 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Want to try the new trend of bedazzling books, but don’t want to waste your money? Try it risk-free at the library. We will provide the supplies, you provide the book you want to bedazzle. This is a Three-Part series. At the first class you attend you will get all your supplies and learn how to bedazzle your book. At the other two classes you will continue working on your project. Can’t make it to the first class? Don’t worry! You can still attend and learn at one of the other classes as long as registration is still open. Please note that you may not fully finish bedazzling your book by the end of the series, but you will be able to take all the supplies home to finish at your own pace. Registration is required. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Chair Yoga with Carissa: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, is Monday, Sept. 15, 22, 29 at 10 a.m. Chair yoga is an all level yoga class using a chair making yoga accessible to those with mobility issues, balance concerns, or difficulty getting off the floor. Carissa Adams is a Licensed Yoga Instructor. She can be found at Yoga for Peace in Southgate. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Lego Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 15, 22, 29, from 6-7 p.m. Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club. Every Monday we will challenge you to make something relating to that week’s theme. We will display your creation for one week and will tear them apart at the next event. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. No registration is required, just stop in and build. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Toddler Storytime: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 16, from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Toddler Storytime is for ages 2-4, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Bring your toddler for a chance to learn and practice some early reading skills. We will reserve some time at the end for creative play or a craft. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Sew Crafty: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 16, 23, 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sew Crafty is a weekly lab for textile crafters to come together and work on their projects. If you love to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, or any other textile crafting, this is the place for you! This is a weekly lab that is open on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This is a collaborative, inter-generational crafting group intended for kids, teens, and adults. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Chair Exercise: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 17, 24, from 3-4 p.m. Join us for this 6-week chair exercise course where we will focus on gentle movement, balance, and mindful mobility. Dates include: Sept. 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 15. This event is partnered by Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Silent Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 17, 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ever wanted to join a book club, but felt like it was too much pressure? Join this super low-key weekly book club where you show up with a book of your choice and read! At each meeting the first and last 15 minutes will be designated for sharing what you’re reading/socializing with other members and then the hour and half in-between will be designated for reading. We will have an ambience room playing at low volume in the background and different options for seating. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Downriver Genealogical Society Meeting: At Copeland Center, 2306 – 4th Street, Wyandotte, Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Program speaker Dr. Guillaume Teasdale will present his program: Fruits of Perseverance: The French Presence in the Detroit River Region, 1701-1815. Open to the public. For more information, call 734-365-9815 or 313-382-3229 or visit downrivergenealogy.org/our-programs
Adult Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 17, from 6-7 p.m. Join us as we read fiction from all walks of life and perspectives. For our next discussion, we’ll be reading “The Great Alone” by Liz Moore. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Women Writing: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. A new women’s community, a new opportunity to be heard, to share. You are invited to attend the premier meeting of an extraordinary group of women writers. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Kids Teach! Sculpting Clay Puppets: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Part 1 is Thursday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. Part 2 is Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. Join Blayne Barry, kid sculptor extraordinaire, to learn how to sculpt a clay puppet out of air-dry clay. This is a two-part class. Day 1 is puppet creation, and Day 2 is painting your puppet. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Adult Computer Classes – Keyboarding (Typing): Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 18, from 1-2 p.m. This is the second installment of our Fall Computer Class series, where we will go over typing basics and using the keyboard. The class will be held on the Youth Side Computers, on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Makin’ At Bacon: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Teens/Adults: 3D Printing & Design Club is Thursday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. Come discuss 3D design and create your own designs with Tinkercad! We will be discussing 3D design, creating monthly 3D designs based on the month’s theme, and 3D printing. September’s theme will be Fungi. We have eight laptops for club use, but bringing in your own laptop is allowed as well. Race the Space: Hot Wheels is Wednesday, Sept. 24. Turn the Makerspace into the Bacon Dragway using the library’s collection of Hot Wheels! Vroom. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Right to Life Event: Steven Mosher, president of Population Research Institute, will be the keynote speaker at the Focus on Life Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Grecian Center in Southgate. The annual fundraiser is sponsored by Downriver affiliates of Right to Life of Michigan. For more information or to buy tickets, email FocusOnLifeDownriver.com or call 734-282-6100.
Flashback Frights Movies Day: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 20, 27, from 3-5 p.m. Treat yourself to a free, frightening film, where you don’t have to bother with sneaking in snacks. Come join us, bring your own snacks, and enjoy some time away from home. All ages are welcome to join! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Grosse Ile Mushroom ID: Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy at Meridian Woods, across from Meridian Elementary School from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. Why do I like mushrooms? Because I’m a fungi (fun guy)! Some people think that mushrooms are best on pizza, others don’t like to eat mushrooms at all…but the many varieties of fungi play vital roles in our ecosystem. Explore upcoming events at www.ginlc.org/upcoming-events or subscribing to an email list via www.ginlc.org/contact-us.
Calling All Crafters & Vendors: St. John UCC Craft & Bake Sale, 2744 4th St. (corner 4th & Chestnut) Wyandotte. Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost $35 for 1 table or $65 for 2 tables. For more information or to register a table, contact Sue at 734-558-7559.
Call to Holiness Conference: Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and Fr. Chap Ripperger, renowned exorcist, theologian and philosopher, will be speaking at the Call to Holiness Conference on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. Details and tickets are available at CalltoHoliness2025.eventbrite.com.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. This program is designed to help children read 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten and encourage life-long reading habits. This program will be done online and for every 100 Books read, you will come into the library to receive a book of your choosing. https://baconlibrary.readsquared.com/
Free Lunch and Prayer Events: Sponsored by First Fruits Living Ministries at Runner for Christ 27085 W Outer Drive, Ecorse. The events take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday or each month through November. Free bag lunch, bibles, prayer and toiletries – while supplies last. For more information, contact Minister LaChelle Anderson (aka Sister Shelli) 313-355-2746 or visit freelunchandprayer.org
Ongoing community events
Heart to Heart Hospice of Southgate Looking for Volunteers: The organization is searching for compassionate and empathetic team members who have about 3-4 hours a month to pledge to being a hospice patient companion. Volunteers can be the cure for loneliness amongst patients in assisted living care, area group homes, and independently at home. Volunteers engage in reading to patients, doing word puzzles, playing music, watching television together, painting a patient’s nails, having conversation, or simply enjoying one another’s company. Heart to Heart Hospice is located at 1 Heritage Place, Suite 107, Southgate. For more information, contact Randi at rwilliams2@htohh.com or 734-282-0209 or visit hearttohearthospice.com/location/southgate/
Senior Citizens Recreation: Sponsored by the Huron Charter Township Senior Citizen Recreation Department at the Krzyske Center, 28245 Mineral Springs Road, New Boston. Mondays – Exercise: “Get Moving” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in “the Barn,” & Pinochle at 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays – Bocce Ball from 10-noon, & Double Deck Pinochle from noon-2:30 p.m.; Thursdays – Mah Jongg from 10 a.m. – noon, & Euchre and Dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m. For more information, call 734-654-9281.
Sewing for Jesus: Come join us and help make dresses for girls in need worldwide. Even if you do not sew, you can come and cut bias tape that is sewn around the armhole of the dresses. We meet at Evangel Baptist Church, 16994 Telegraph, Taylor, MI on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Even if you can only come for a couple hours, we would love to see you. We also greatly appreciate donations of 100% cotton fabric, double wide bias tape, thread, lace and trim and monetary donations. For any questions, email Bev Breece at Kbreece7@aol.com
Adult Writer’s Group: Every second Saturday of the month, from 2-3 p.m., at the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Do you love to write? Are you looking for a supportive, helpful space to share with other writers? You will need to submit either 2-3 shorter pieces, 1 longer piece or (up to) 10 pages of fiction or nonfiction the month before we meet. The content of your writing must be PG rated. Registration is required for this group. You can register in-person at the library’s Reference Desk, via phone or email. For more information, visit trenton.lib.mi.us or email Erin Chapman at echapman@trenton-mi.com.
Tuesday Morning Book Club: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a lively book discussion. Book selections are online at trenton.lib.mi.us. For more information, call 734-676-9777.
Basic Computer Class: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Every Second Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a basic computer class. Computer class topics may change. Check trenton.lib.mi.us for the most recent computer class listing. For more information, 734-676-9777.
Yoga: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Gentle and Strong Every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Please join us for a gentle, restorative Yoga class. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel and water. Call 734-676-9777 or stop by the reference desk to register. Registration online at trenton.lib.mi.us.
Book-a-Librarian: Learn how to use your Smart Device, how to use Zoom and other remote meeting software, as well as how to download library eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies & more! Call 734-676-9777, email tpubliclibrary@trenton-mi.com or stop by our Reference Desk to request your appointment.
Stay Sharp Kits & Pet Companions: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Stay Sharp Kits are a wonderful resource for adults (and the caregivers of adults) who are experiencing memory loss and other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. These themed kits are filled with a variety of materials and activities that have been designed to promote cognitive skills. Some activities focus more on conversation and socializing, others on motor skills and critical thinking. All work to stimulate mind and memory and improve mental speed while eliciting a sense of accomplishment and independence. For more information, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
LEGO Club: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, for children ages 5 and up. Every 3rd Monday of the month. We’ll provide the LEGO, you bring the creativity. Miss Ashley will give a fun prompt for kids at each meet-up to get them started, but what they make is all up to them. You can register by calling the library at 734-676-9777 or signing up at the Reference Desk.
Budding Bookworms: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library is an early literacy storytimes for the youngest bookworms run by Miss Ashley. Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for children ages 0 to 3 and Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. for children ages 3-5. Call 734-676-9777 or stop by the Reference Desk to register.
Al Turner Drop In Chess: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Kids and adults of all ages can meet challenging new players every Wednesday at 5 p.m. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Teen Writer’s Group: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Aspiring Teen Writers will meet up to work on their craft, share with their peers, and gain helpful insight from local author Holly Ash who will be attending the sessions! The first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome. This event is for youth ages 12-17. For more information or to register, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
Literacy Littles: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library on the 1st Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Led by Miss Ashley, this book club will explore the superpower of reading by focusing on a new book each month. Intended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Registration is required. If you would like Miss Ashley to place the book on hold for you please let us know during registration. For more information or to register, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
Well-Read Wanderers: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. A Book Club for 3rd-, 4th-, & 5th-graders. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Every month we will meet to discuss and start reading a new book. We will learn some of the basic elements of a book (i.e. plot, characters etc.), so that we have a greater understanding of what we read. After taking turns reading aloud, the children will take their books home to finish reading on their own. For more information or to register, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed: The Senior Alliance has partnered with the Wayne County Department of Senior Services to discover what drives you to volunteer and meet an immediate need for volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels. The Senior Alliance, Area Agency on Aging 1-C, is a pivotal nonprofit organization in Michigan providing vital services to aging adults and adults with disabilities. For more information about becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer, visit whatdrivesyoutovolunteer.org.
Taylor Garden Club: Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month September through June. Meetings are held at the Taylor Senior Activity Center. Hospitality at 6 p.m. meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend once for free. Membership fee is $25 per year. You do not have to live in Taylor to join the group. For more information contact Nancy Smith at 315-408-6581 or by email at smithnan88@yahoo.com
Huron River Fishing Association: General meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Flat Rock Community Center, 1 McGuire St. in Flat Rock. The general meetings include seminars and speakers related to river fishing, fly fishing, ecological concerns and environmental concerns. A fly tying meeting is held every third Monday of the month where you will learn how to tie a specific fly. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/ycx4tkwf
Crafters Welcome: Crafters meet every Thursday from 10-11:45 a.m. in the social hall of St. Cyprian Catholic Church on Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview. We knit, crochet and sew a variety of items such as hats and scarves for all ages, baby items, lap blankets, quilts, stuffed toys, dishcloths, and adult bibs just to name a few to donate to local groups who support those in need such at our veterans, soup kitchen clients, a local hospice and the homeless.
Huron Twp. Senior Citizens Recreation: At the Krzyske Senior Center, 28245 Mineral Spring Road, New Boston (unless otherwise noted). Mondays – Exercise: Get Moving, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Barn. Mondays – pinochle, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays – bowling, from 10 a.m.-noon at Romulus Bowling Ctr. Thursdays – mah jongg, from 10 a.m. to -noon. Thursdays – euchre and dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m. Activities are canceled if Huron School District cancels school due to inclement weather, and for all Huron Twp. Holidays. For more information, call 734-654-9281.
Marine Corps League Events: Game Night every Monday, from 5-10 p.m. (except for the first Monday of the month). The grill is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 4-10 p.m. 1600 – 2000 (except for the first Monday of the month). Public welcome. For more information, call 313-382-5618 or visit www.downrivermarines.net.
American Flag Disposal: Heart to Heart Hospice of Southgate is a local site for American Flag disposal. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Heart to Heart will allow the general public to bring their tired and worn American flags to our Southgate office. The office is located at 1 Heritage Place, Suite 107, Southgate, in the Real Estate One building. For more information, call 734-282-0209.
Genealogy Research: The Downriver Genealogical Society Library, located at 28639 Division Street in Flat Rock, is free and open for genealogy research Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The society began in 1980 and for the past 42 years has been collecting information on the people and cities of the downriver communities, most taken from local newspapers. There are also resources from the surrounding areas and for other states and other countries. Volunteers are available to help those wanting to begin researching their own family. Information on the society, holdings and publications can be found at downrivergenealogy.org. For more information, call 734-535-6530.
Mental Illness Support Group: For relatives and friends of the mentally ill in the Downriver area meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady, in Mitchell Hall. Another support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., at the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital’s Rehabilitation Bldg. on the 2nd floor, room 232. Enter the hospital at the main entrance. Then follow the letter A on the wall signs to the Allen elevator to the second floor. From the elevator exit, turn left and then immediately turn right and follow the hallway to room 232. For information, call 313-292-3324.
Job Assistance: The SEMCA Michigan Works! in Southgate, 15100 Northline Rd, Room 103, is offering help with job searching. Free services may include career assessment and guidance; GED preparation, basic skills assessment & enhancement; resume and interview assistance; and job search assistance. Stop in to register and ask about the next orientation session. Connect with a Career Coach and return to work faster. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. For more information, call 734-362-3448 or visit SEMCA.org.
Toiletry Pantry: Rockwood First Congregational Church, 22600 Mather Street Rockwood, hosts toiletry pantry, which provides personal hygiene items, cleaning products, gently used clothing and some food products. The pantry will open from 1- 3 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. If that Monday is a holiday, the pantry will be open the previous Monday. For more information, call 734-379-3711 or fccrockwood.org
Local Wyandotte History: Looking for an obituary? Need information on your home or any other burning Wyandotte history questions? The Bacon Memorial Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, can help. Visit, www.baconlibrary.org/local-history-request
Teen Advisory Group: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Online Virtual Event. Wednesdays, from 4-5 p.m. Teen Advisory volunteers help plan, implement, and promote ways to improve services offered at Taylor Community Library. Joining our group builds your resume, earns you volunteer hours and recommendations for jobs or college, and gives you a chance to be heard! To join, apply to become a volunteer today! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Sponsored by the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters school – a goal experts say helps children learn to read. Yes, it really is possible. Read one book to your child every day and before you know it, you will have read over 1,000 books in three years. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills that provide a solid foundation to school and learning success. Plus, sharing stories together is fun. For more information, call 734-246-8357 or visit www.baconlibrary.org/1000books
Seamstresses Needed: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking volunteer seamstresses to help with the making of memory bears. Memory Bears are made from the clothing that once belonged to a loved one and can bring comfort and peace for grieving family members. All materials are provided. Seamstresses work in the comfort of their own homes using a simple four-piece pattern. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Mary Biber at 800-370-8592. For more information about Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, visit www.seasons.org.
Palliative Care Volunteers Needed: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking compassionate people to provide volunteer support to terminally ill patients and their families. We provide virtual, yet comprehensive, training that fits easily into busy schedules. Opportunities are flexible, based on your availability and comfort level and always close to home. Activities may include: offering companionship or “friendly visits” to homebound patients, reading and letter writing, providing relief for caregivers, participating in activities with dementia patients, veteran to veteran companionship, and sewing Memory Bears. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Mary Biber at 800-370-8592. Visit www.seasons.org
The Ecorse Community Events Committee: Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month excluding holidays and/or inclement weather. The ECEC meets from 6-7 p.m. at the Albert B. Buday Civic Center, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse 48229 on the 2nd floor in Conference Room – B. For more information, call 313-407-6332 or visit website https://www.ecorseevents.com or email ecorseevents@gmail.com or visit the Ecorse Community Events Committee Facebook page. All are welcome to attend, volunteer and participate in community event planning.
The Ecorse Historical Society: Meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month excluding holidays and/or inclement weather. The EHS meets from 1-2 p.m. at the Albert B. Buday Civic Center, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse on the 2nd floor in Conference Room – B. All are welcome to attend, volunteer and participate in EHS meetings and planning. Ecorse residents are invited to bring their family histories to add to the collections and archives which will be exhibited at the Ecorse Public Library. Exhibit dates and times to be announced. For more information, call 313-386-2520 Ext. 4 or visit /www.ecorsehistorical.org Email ecorsehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or visit the Ecorse Historical Society’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ecorsehistoricalsociety/
Brownstown Historical Museum Hours of Operation: The Brownstown Historical Museum, 23451 King Road, Brownstown is open for tours every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Summer business hours are every Tuesday from noon-3 p.m.. Stop in to join the Brownstown Historical Society or renew your membership, volunteer or get information on the Brownstown Community Brick Paver fundraiser. For more information, call 248-318-5297.
Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance: The group is looking for new members to promote Lincoln Park’s historic sites through education and advocacy; for information on meetings and events, call Leslie Lynch-Wilson at 313-598-3137.
Knit and Crochet Club: From 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays. Meet, mingle and trade inspiration with local knitters and crocheters. Bring your own projects and have fun with a like-minded group. This is not an instructing class; however, you are welcome to ask others to share their knowledge and help. Cost: $3 donation to the DCA. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-720-0671 or visit www.downriverarts.org
Great Lakes Steel Salaried Retirees Club: Meets every third Monday at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St. Southgate. Doors open at noon. Lunch promptly at 1 p.m. Cost $12 for members, $13 non-members. Door prizes and 50/50 raffles. Open to any salaried retiree of Great Lakes Steel. For more information, contact Desta Pulter at 313-842-0385.
