FREE Entry plus MORE for Seniors to ANY of the 13 Metro Detroit Huron-Clinton Metroparks on 9/24

Wednesday is Senior Day at ALL Detroit area Metroparks

Seniors, visit any of the 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks for "Senior Day" on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and enjoy FREE park entry and more!

Seniors, 62 and older, can enjoy special offers and activities such as a free boat launch, tours, a bucket of range balls or a hot dog lunch.

EASTERN DISTRICT – MACOMB AND OAKLAND COUNTIES

· Free entry for seniors 62 and over
· Free boat launch for seniors
· Free tours for seniors will be given at Lake St. Clair Metropark near Mt. Clemens on the
trackless train from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hot dog lunch for seniors provided at Lake St. Clair’s Thomas Welsh Activity Center at 11:30 a.m.
· Free use of Lake St. Clair’s Par 3 Golf Course for seniors for the day
· Free small bucket of range balls for seniors at Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course near Rochester and at Wolcott Mill Metropark Golf Course near Ray Township.
· Free wagon rides for seniors at Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center

WESTERN DISTRICT – LIVINGSTON, OAKLAND AND WASHTENAW COUNTIES

· Free entry for seniors 62 and over
· Free Island Queen boat rides for seniors at Kensington Metropark near Milford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hayrides for seniors at Kensington Metropark Farm Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hot dog lunch for seniors at Kensington’s Farm Center Grille at 11:30 a.m.
· Free small bucket of range balls for seniors at Indian Springs Metropark Golf Course near White Lake and at Huron Meadows Golf Course near Brighton.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT – WAYNE COUNTY

· Free entry for seniors 62 and over
· Free hayrides for seniors at Oakwoods Nature Center near Flat Rock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Free hot dog lunch for seniors at Oakwoods Nature Center at 11:30 a.m.
· Free use of the Lower Huron Metropark Par 3 Golf Course near Belleville for seniors for the day
· Free small bucket of range balls for seniors at Willow Metropark Golf Course near New Boston
and at Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course in Brownstown

For a full list of the Metroparks and their Senior Day activities, please click here


Enjoy!


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MOVIE REVIEW: Disney's The Lion King in 3D

Guest blogger Liz Parker is back from an advance screening of the classic movie "The Lion King" but now its been released in 3D.  Is is worth your money to see a 17 year old movie?  Let's read what Liz thinks...

This review is a little unusual, because it is about a movie that was released 17 years ago: The Lion King. The movie is now out on Blu-Ray this year and, as a result, is being re-released in theaters for a limited time in 3D. When the movie originally debuted, I was 7 years old and living in Chicago; now I am 24. Does the movie stand the test of time? Read on to find out.

The plot summary, in case you were born after '94 or have been living under a rock for the past 17 years: Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas when young; Matthew Broderick as an adult) is born to the lion king Mufasa (James Earl Jones) and Sarabi (Madge Sinclair). He is in line to inherit the throne, and his uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) isn't too happy about that, because previously Scar was second in line to the throne. Scar enlists his hyena friends to kill both Mufasa and Simba, but only Mufasa is killed; he makes Simba believe it's Simba's fault, and tells him to run and don't look back. Simba is lucky enough to find two friends, Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and Timon (Nathan Lane), and he grows up with them by his side. When Simba's former best friend Nala (Moira Kelly) stumbles upon him one day, she is shocked to find him alive, as Scar told everyone that he died with Mufasa. Nala implores Simba to return to Pride Rock and take his rightful place as king, as Scar has ruined the kingdom and everyone is starving. Simba decides to return and confront his uncle and save Pride Rock from ruin.

FREE Health Seminar - "Women: Take Control of Aging" 9/24 DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Women: Take Control of Aging Class
Saturday, September 24

Aging is inevitable. Knowing what to expect and do as your body ages, can help you slow down the aging process. Join our Sinai-Grace experts for a women’s 40 and up discussion on what happens to a woman’s body during each decade of life. Get information about key health screenings you should make a part of your preventative health routine. Plus, learn what you can do to keep your skin looking beautiful as you age.

Schedule for the Seminar:
9:30 a.m. - registration and FREE breakfast
10 a.m. - presentation

Location:
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
6071 W. Outer Dr., Detroit

FREE parking for attendees available

Seating is limited so register early. For more information on this program or to register by phone, please call (313) 966-4800. To register online, please click here.

Enjoy!


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DEAL: 1/2 off Clothing at All Salvation Army Family Thift Stores in Southeast Michigan on Labor Day

Grab Back to School Shopping Bargains at The Salvation Army

Charity will offer half off all clothing at all stores on Labor Day

Parents will spend approximately $603.63 on back to school shopping this year, says a survey from the National Retail Federation. For many local families, it’s simply too much in these difficult economic times – 43.7 percent of the 8,600 survey respondents in the national survey said the economy is forcing them to spend less, and the majority will use coupons or shop sales only.

There’s no better place to bargain hunt locally than a Salvation Army Family Thrift Store of course, where nearly new, trend-minded clothing for children and teens can mean a new wardrobe at a fraction of the average cost. Think 75 percent off retail prices – shirts for $3, pants for $5 and accessories for even less.

And to sweeten the deal on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, The Salvation Army is offering 50 percent off its already low prices on clothing at all 32 of its metro Detroit-area family thrift stores. Stores will also announce “limited time-only” specials throughout the day.

Kids gets FREE Admission to the DIA on Grandparents Day 5/14 with paid adult general admission

On Saturday, May 14, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) celebrates a special Grandparents Day.

Grandchildren get in free with adult general admission or DIA membership.

Among the programs offered on Grandparents Day are puppet performances of Little Red Riding Hood by Paul Mesner Puppets at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. In this version, Little Red Riding Hood finds the wolf disguised in her grandmother’s clothes and uses self-defense moves to teach the wolf a lesson. Kids and their grandparents can also make their own spinning toy in a drop-in workshop (Noon - 4pm) , and have a complimentary photo taken as a memento of the special day.

In addition, grandparents can take advantage of free valet parking available at the circular drive off John R Street and pick up a coupon at the museum to receive a 20% discount in the Museum Shop.

Other activities of interest to kids and their grandparents include playing the popular “Eye Spy” game, interspersed throughout the galleries; taking a self-guided tour including “10 Things to Do with Kids,” “Knights in Shining Armor” and "Game Day," among others. The special exhibitions It’s a Zoo in Here! Prints and Drawings of Animals and the 74th Annual Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition will be on view, as well.

Programs are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted. For more information call (313) 833-7900 or visit www.dia.org.

Guided Tours: Saturday - 1, 3 p.m.

Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202
313.833.7900

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Save $11 on Cedar Point Tickets by being a Michigan Resident (PROMOTION IS OVER)

Cedar Point Gives Michigan Residents Special Ticket Discount for HalloWeekends

Are you going to Cedar Point for HalloWeekends?  Well if you live in Michigan, you can get a saving of $11 off each Cedar Point Ticket which comes to only $34.99 per ticket.

Here's How...
If you go to the regular Cedar Point Ticket website page, the cost is still $45.99 per ticket. But if you go to the special Cedar Point website page for Michigan residents, the price is discounted by $11. These tickets are good through October 31, 2010 including HalloWeekends.

Now aren't you glad you live in Michigan?

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Living for the (FREE) Labor Day Weekend in Detroit - September 3rd - September 6th

Here is a highlight of the FREE activities you can do this weekend in the metro Detroit area and beyond:

On Friday, the FREE Detroit International Jazz Festival starts in Hart Plaza and goes through Labor Day. Now in its 31st year, the festival takes place over several city blocks in downtown Detroit – from Hart Plaza to Campus Martius – with five stages and 100 acts over four days. It also offers educational activities for adults and children, giant puppets, fireworks, late-night jam sessions, rare opportunities to meet the artists and much more. And it’s all FREE.

The new movie Going the Distance staring Drew Barrymore opens in theaters nationwide.  The bloody interesting movie Machete also opens on Friday, so make sure you read reviews by movie critic Liz Parker before you see them.  If you are seeing them at an AMC Theater, use this coupon to get a  FREE Fountain Drink w/Popcorn purchase this Friday only.  If you are going to an Emagine Theater, then remember to get your  $5 off $5+ concession purchase for voting for them in Vote 4 Best Contest.  Free Food is a wonderful thing!

Friday is also the start of the Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Royal Oak.  The festival will offer more than 200 performances on ten stages, a highly ranked Juried Fine Arts Show, local restaurants with some of the finest cuisine in metro Detroit.  Arts, Beats & Eats runs through Labor Day, but if you get there on Friday before 5pm, you can get in FREE!

On Saturday night, go to the IKEA in Canton for the their College Night from 8pm-Midnight. They will have Food, Music, Giveaways, Trivia Games and More! At IKEA College Night, you can get advice on what you need for your dorm or off-campus housing. Plus, bring your school ID for a chance to win IKEA gift cards and other great prizes. Don’t miss the great college shopping

Military families can get FREE Admission to Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills through Labor Day. Any Military personnel who present an active military ID at the front desk of the museum will receive free admission for two adults and two children to either the Institute of Science or Saarinen House tours.

Saturday, take the kids to the FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop from 9am- Noon.  This time, the kids will be making a football display stand.

Saturday is the last day to use this COUPON for BOGO FREE White Castle Sack Savers.  This coupon gets you a lot of food for only $3.

Head down to the Eastern Market on Saturday for the FREE "Taste of the Eastern Market" Cooking Series from 10am to noon. Chef Christian Borden from the Atlas Global Bistro will be doing a cooking demo.  Come on down for your FREE samples!

On Sunday will be the WALK 4 FRIENDSHIP in West Bloomfield which is the Friendship Circle’s 5th annual fundraiser. An estimated 7,000 metro Detroiters will gather in West Bloomfield for a 5k walk in honor of individuals with special needs. There is no cost for registration, participation or food. All participants will receive a Walk4Friendship 2010 T-shirt. The Walk4Friendship donation goal this year is $500,000.

Monday is Labor Day and there will be  FREE Admission to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn courtesy of Target.  Make sure to go to this FREE event since this will be the last FREE ADMISSION day of 2010 for the Henry Ford Museum.

And if you are looking for some FREE food, remember to sign up for your FREE Little Caesar's Hot and Ready Pizza.  Join the Text Club and they will send you a coupon for a FREE pizza in 7-10 days.  I just received my coupon in the mail this week.

Have a wonderful and blessed weekend,


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FREE "Healthier Black Elders" Conference 6/1 7:30am-2:30pm DETROIT - Call for Tix

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Healthier Black Elders
June 1, 2010 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
New Providence Conference Center at 18211 Plymouth Road, Detroit

Open to all persons age 55 and older, this event is a free day of exercise, comedy, health screenings, medical information and a hot nutritious lunch. A panel of experts will discuss diabetes and heart health, and comedian Horace H.B. Sanders will perform. Keynote speakers are Vernice Davis Anthony, MPH, President and CEO of the Greater Detroit Health Council, and Jerry Johnson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Senior Fellow of the Institute of Aging, University of Pennsylvania Health System.

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Advance registration required; call 313-577-1000 for free tickets. Jointly hosted by Wayne State University and the University of Michigan.

(Reprinted from Michigan Women's Forum)

DISCOUNT - Senior Discounts Website

SeniorDiscounts.com

SeniorDiscounts.com is an online directory of US businesses that offer discounts to people 50 years of age and older. We currently list over 150,000 business locations, which include the contact information, discount information and other information necessary to receive each discount.
We strive to provide the most complete and accurate listing of all age-related discounts for goods and services.

FREE 10-year Lithium SMOKE ALARMS for low-income residents

Smoke alarms available to people who qualify

As part of a citywide effort, the Detroit Fire Department is compiling a list of residents who are eligible to receive free 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms for the home.

To qualify, residents must be low-income with school-age children or seniors who are low-income, living in a single- or two-family flat home. Call 313-596-2959 to schedule an installation.