Senior Center Events and Recreation Events

WELCOME SENIORS!

WINTER REMINDER:

The Ray Township Senior Center will be CLOSED and all senior activities will be cancelled on any day that all four Ray Township school districts have a weather related closure. These include: Armada Area Schools, Romeo Community Schools, New Haven Community Schools and Utica Community Schools. Please check for school closings online or on local news channels.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Click to see our Senior Newsletter Calendar Spring 2024 with information about all of our events or come into the township office to pick up a copy or to register for an event.

Below are the upcoming events we have planned. Please stop by the Township Office to register. ALL EVENTS BELOW REQUIRE PREREGISTRATION. Payment is required at the time of registration. Senior trips are non-refundable unless cancelled by the Township.

MYSTERY TRIPS
We will be traveling to a surprise location for lunch and some fun activities. These trips have limited capacity and are very popular so register early. Can you guess where lunch will be? Transportation is $2 and you buy your own lunch.

March 27th, April 29th, May 16th and 23rd - Departure time varies between is 11:15 am and 11:45 am

HOLLYWOOD CASINO - MARCH 7TH
Come spend the day with us at the casino. Must be 18 or older to attend. Please note there are no special incentives available for groups at this casino, so the cost is only $10 including transportation. 
The bus departs at 9:30 am and returns around 4:30 pm.

HOLLAND TULIP FESTIVAL - MAY 9TH 
Join us as we take a trip to the 2024 Holland Tulip Festival, Evergreen Commons to enjoy a traditional Dutch meal and live entertainment from the famous Dutch Dancers of Holland. This is a great way to experience a bit of Dutch culture while enjoying some delicious food and entertainment. The cost is $28 and includes lunch and transportation. The bus departs at 7:30 am.

MEADOWBROOK THEATRE - APRIL 10TH "NATIVE GARDENS" and MAY 1ST "ROUTE 66"
Spend the afternoon at the theatre. The cost is $28 including ticket and transportation. The bus leaves at 12:30 pm.

MOVIE AT EMAGINE THEATER - MARCH 12TH
It's movie time! We will see Cabrini which is based on the true story of Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini, who arrived in New York City in 1889 on a daring mission to care for the most vulnerable. The cost is $5 including ticket and transportation. The bus leaves at 10:45 am.

ART IN THE AFTERNOON - APRIL 3RD
Join us as we paint a project with passion at our Art in the Afternoon session at Painting with a Twist in Shelby Township. Step by step instructions will be provided. Cost is $20 and includes painting project and transportation. The bus leaves at 12:30 pm and will return around 3:30 pm. 

LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND - MARCH 21ST - This trip is FULL. We are keeping a waitlist.
We will have an early lunch at Paul's on Main in Rochester and then take a guided walking tour of the Leader Dogs for the Blind facility. The cost is $5 and you pay for your own lunch. The bus leaves at 10:30 am.

ONGOING SENIOR ACTIVITIES

WE WILL HAVE ACTIVITIES IN OUR SENIOR CENTER EVERY TUESDAY. COME AND JOIN US!

Mar 5      11:00 am     Potluck Social and BINGO 
Mar 19    11:00 am     Potluck Social and Cornhole *
Mar 26    12:00 pm    Bagels and BINGO - $1 fee
Apr 2       11:00 am     Potluck Social and BINGO
Apr 9       12:00 pm    Bagels and BINGO - $1 fee
Apr 16     11:00 am     Potluck Social and BINGO *
Apr 23    12:00 pm     BINGO (no potluck)
Apr 30    11:00 am     Pizza Party and BINGO - $2 fee
May 7             Senior Center Closed
May 14    11:00 am     Potluck Social and BINGO *
May 21    12:00 pm    Cornhole (no potluck)
May 28    11:00 am    Potluck Social and BINGO

* Free blood pressure checks on these dates

EXERCISE CLASSES
Get moving with in-person instruction that is aligned with the needs of participants.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am - 10:30am

CARDS
2nd and 4th Monday, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Come out and play cards while enjoying conversation with friends.

PLEASE NOTE: THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON MAY 6TH and 7TH DUE TO THE NEW HAVEN SCHOOLS SPECIAL ELECTION

 

 

 

RECREATION EVENTS

EASTER EGG HUNT - March 23rd at 11:00 am

Our annual spring event will be held on March 23rd. There will be four age groups:  0-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years, and 8-10 years. Bring your camera for photos with the Easter Bunny!

RAY DAY - June 23rd from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Save the date for our annual community event in the Ray Township Park.

 

 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Adopted 09/15/2020

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 1

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 2

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 3

Parks and Recreation Plan 2021-2025 Part 4