February & March, 2014

The HWP&R Leisure Forum

THE LEISURE FORUMHuntington Woods Recreation Department, 248.541-3030

TRip infoRmaTion & DisclaimeR• Tripsareplannedwithourresidentsinmind! We scour the area for some of the most

fun &/or interesting places, attempt to get it for you at the very best price and provide trans-portation for you—not bad, huh?

• Thetripsaretargetedforalladults, but we do take added care to make sure there is limited walking and stair climbing when possible (specifically noted when difficulties might be present).

• Tripitinerariesaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice. Every effort will be made to keep as close to schedule as possible. Trip times are our best approximation and may include “surprise “ stops. Please embrace the adventure!

• WatchDeadlines!Registration deadlines usually reflect when we have to commit to pur-chasing tickets. Without your commitment, we have to cancel trips. To avoid disappointment (ours and yours!), please register by the stated deadlines.

evenT RegisTRaTion• Resident registration begins when the Leisure Forum/quarterly newsletter is received.• Registration must be in person or by mail and payment in full is required at the time of reg-

istration unless otherwise noted. Please note: there is no phone registration or “holding” spots

• Non-resident registration date is listed in the city newsletter and are subject to pay an ad-ditional $4 per trip/activity.

cancellaTions anD RefunDs• In the event a trip does not require the purchase of tickets, 48 hour notice of cancellation

is required in order to receive a refund. For trips involving tickets, no refunds will be given for cancellation once the tickets have been purchased, unless a replacement is found. Please inquire at the time you are requesting to cancel whether you will receive a refund.

• A $5 service fee is retained on all refunds due to trip withdrawal.• Cancellations/withdrawals will be given a household credit. Specific request must be made

for a refund in the form of a check. Allow 3 weeks for all refunds in the form of a check to be processed.

It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want - oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want,

but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain

. . . February . . .moToWn museum/luncH aT sT cece’sTuesday,February4,11:25am-4:00pmFirst, enjoy lunch at St. Cece’s. Service is friendly and attentive and there is great ambiance. Stained glass windows are everywhere and the dark stained wood furniture is quite cozy with the fireplace going. Local purveyors supply them with all the ingredients they use to make their meals from scratch. You will love it!

Next, on to the moToWn museum! Walk the floors of the original studio where your favorite Motown artists recorded hit after hit from 1959 until 1972. explore the gallery of rare historical photos and glittering stage uniforms; see the apartment that was home to young Berry Gordy and his family; tour the early Motown office and be a star for a day in Studio A. imagine sitting at the very piano where leg-endary artists like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye composed their greatest Motown hits…singing in the actual microphones that recorded some of the Temptation’s most memorable tunes. stop imagining and come and experience the world famous Hitsville U.S.A., the center stage of Motown Record Corporation and the crown jewel of Motown Museum. Pre-registration needed NOW! Don’t miss out#330124-00 Cost: $17 (Transportation, docent-led tour. Lunch on your own).

TeenioRs Bingo nigHT Thursday,February6,4:30–6:00pm Teens and Seniors together = Teeniors! Let’s get together again to play some Bingo and have a pasta dinner. The HW Teen Council host the event and provide baked goods for Bingo winners, as well has have a delicious pasta dinner to enjoy together. Register by 2.3.14. #320300-01 Cost: $4

liBRaRY pRogRam: “cRossRoaDs” upBeaT JaZZWednesday,February12,7:00pmJust in time for Valentine’s Day, the library will present “Crossroads”. “Crossroads” is an all family member band that performs various styles of instrumental jazz (including blues, be-pop, funk and fusion). Their music can easily be described as exciting, joyful, fun and inspiring. Children will dance and adults will not stop smiling. As a result, they have consistently been asked to return after performing at libraries, senior apart-ments, coffee houses, etc. The combination of positive and upbeat music, as well as a family band consisting of children and adults, will make this an evening for the whole family!

Funding for these programs is provided by the Friends of the Huntington Woods Library. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Register today, 248.543.9720.

ToWn Hall meeTing: WaTeR & RecYclingWednesday,February12,7:00pm Join Jeff McKeen, SOCRRA and SOCWA’s General Manager, for a Town Hall meeting where he will focus on both water and recycling (solid waste) issues. Some of the SOCWA questions he will address are: What is SOCWA? What is SOCWA’s role in supplying its members with water from the City of Detroit? How will events in Detroit affect HW as a purchaser, through SOC-WA, of water from the Detroit Water & Sewer Department (DWSD)? What is the relationship between water and sewer costs. What role does water conservation play in all of this?

As SOCRRA’s GM, Jeff McKeen will also address some of the following: How will SOCRRA move forward to expand single stream recycling to all SOCRRA communities? What are the plans and timetable for the expansion? How will this impact on HW? What changes can we anticipate in recycling, solid waste and yard waste moving forward? Held at the HW Library.

Dso coffee conceRT: RavisHing RacHmaninoffFriday,February14,9:30am-3:00pmGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorDaniil Trifonov, pianoGERSHWIN Cuban Overture RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniRESPIGHI The Fountains of Rome PIAZZOLLA Sinfonia de Buenos AiresLunch on your own at Brooklyn Street Local. Please sign up by 2.6.14.#330155-01 - Cost $45, Includes ticket and transportation.

fRiDaY movie: sKYfall Friday,February21,12:30pmWhen James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) latest assignment goes terribly wrong, it leads to a calamitous turn of events: Undercover agents around the world are exposed, and MI6 is attacked, forcing M (Judi Dench) to relocate the agency. With MI6 now compromised inside and out, M turns to the one man she can trust: Bond. Aided only by a field agent (Naomie Harris), Bond takes to the shadows and follows a trail to Silva (Ja-vier Bardem), a man from M’s past who wants to settle an old score. PG 13, 2 hr. 23 min. Ralph and Peggy Lease MultiPurpose Room of the Recreation Center. A $1 “popcorn” donation suggested.

Dia TRanspoRTaTion - BacK BY populaR DemanD!Tuesday,February25,11:00am-2:45pmDue to a successful County Art Institute Authority millage, residents benefit with free unlimited general museum admission. Enjoy lunch at the Cafe DIA or Kresge Court, check out the art, don’t worry about fighting the traffic or parking and have a nice, relaxing afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Bring proof of Oakland/Wayne/Macomb County resi-dency for free admission. A minimum of 6 people are needed by 2.22.14. #330108-02 Cost: $7 (transportation only).

WinTeR DinneR ouT: cRafT WoRKThursday,February27,4:30-7:00pmThe brand new Craft Work in West Village has been receiving great reviews since they opened the last weekend in December. Hubert Yaro, owner, is also the co-owner of both Ronin Sushi in Royal Oak and Commonwealth Café in Birmingham. Executive chef Matt Dalton (formerly of Roast and Chen Chow Brasserie) is sure to have a winner at the old Harlequin Cafe in West Village. Registration deadline: 2.21.14.#330125-00 Cost: $10 (transportation/supervision, dinner on your own).

. . . March . . .TReaT YouRself To a DaY of eXTRaoRDinaRY luXuRY:lonDon cHop House/sHinola TouRFriday,March7,11:30am-5:15pmIn 1938, the London Chop House began a tradition of serving Detroit’s elite. A Detroit tradition continues, as the LCH again serves the finest aged steaks, chops and seafood which made it world renowned. And honestly, it’s not cheap (entrees range from $14-35), but isn’t it time to treat yourself to a day of exceptional quality and elegance?

Shinola, maker of American-crafted bikes and watches, opened their Detroit flagship store to rave reviews! Shinola is the first company in decades to make luxury watches in the United States, and they’re putting a refined spin on Detroit’s manufacturing legacy in the process. Their fac-tory is housed in a historic building that used to be home to a General Motors design studio and now is a part of the city’s College for Creative Studies. Bikes are assembled on-site at the store, originally a ware-house for Willys Overland Motor Company. Enjoy a walking tour to learn and see Shinola first hand. And if you’re lucky, maybe a side trip!#320126-00 Cost: $15 (tour, transportation, supervisor - lunch on your own)

liBRaRY pRogRam: RJ spangleR anD THe HisToRY of JaZZ anD Blues in DeTRoiTWednesday,March12,7:00pmDrummer RJ Spangler will discuss the history of Detroit’s jazz and blues roots and will perform musical examples with an all-star band on Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 pm at the Huntington Woods Public Library. Featured musician performing will be Detroit jazz sax great Larry Smith who has a reputation as an old-school keeper of the bebop flame and is a master when it comes to the blues. Other members of the band are guitarist Oliver Nevels and bassist Greg Cook.

Funding for these programs is provided by the Friends of the Huntington Woods Library. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Register today, 248.543.9720.

inHeRiT THe WinD aT THe village plaYeRsWed.,March12,7:15-9:45pmThe Village Players in Birmingham has a Preview Night and they have provided tickets to us! The play has its genesis in the events of the famous Scopes trial–one of the most outstanding dramas of our time. The portrait it draws of an explosive episode in American culture, vigorously written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, remains as fresh as it ever was. Please pre-register by 3.7.14. #330122-00 FREE TICKETS. no transportation provided. Pick up at the HWPR 2 days before show.

BRunDiBÁR ReHeaRsal aT THe DeTRoiT opeRa HouseFriday,March14,9:50am-3:30pmPerformed fifty-five times by children of the Theresienstadt concentration camp under the oversight of its likewise interned composer, Brundibár tells the story of a brother and sister who join forces with a spar-row, cat and dog to outwit the evil organ grinder.#330123-00 Cost: $37 (includes transportation, supervisor, dress rehearsal ticket—late lunch afterwards on your own).

liBRaRY pRogRam: THe KoRean WaRWednesday,March19,7:00pmDonald M. Borsand, O.D., is a successful optometrist and business entrepreneur who has made a lifelong study of military history. Borsand’s research began more than 45 years ago when, as an undergraduate, he majored in history and political science at Wayne State University. His lecture and PowerPoint presentation will provide a fascinating discussion of the Korean War—one of the U.S’s little remembered or discussed wars, but an important part of history nonetheless.

Funding for this Program is provided by the Friends of the Huntington Woods LibraryAttendance is free, but space is limited. Register today. Call and Register: 248.543.9720 or go to the library website and click on the Events Calendar. www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us

Dso coffee conceRT: scHeHeRaZaDe!Friday,March21,9:30am-3:00pmLeonard Slatkin, conductor/Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano GOULD SpiritualsJAMES MACMILLAN Piano Concerto No. 3 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV ScheherazadeLunch on your own at Traffic Jam and Snug. Please sign up by March 13, 2014#330155 -02 Cost $45, Includes ticket & transportation

movie fRiDaY: seaRcHing foR sugaR man Friday,March21,12:30pmSearching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ‘70s rock icon who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late ‘60s by two celebrated producers struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation leads them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez.rated PG-13 & length 85 min. Ralph and Peggy Lease MultiPurpose Room of the Recreation Center. A $1 “popcorn” donation suggested.

Get to Know Your LibrarY, Get to Know Your Friends!liBRaRY pRogRam: DulcimeR music, Wine & cHeese Sunday,March23,2:00pm The Library and BARC Board host the popular musicians Hugh and Mary Lou Battley. The Battley’s play the hammered dulcimer. The dulcimer a versatile folk instrument that looks similar to the keyboard inside a piano. They will play popular folk music for all to enjoy. Wine and cheese will be served. After the program, a representative from the Huntington Woods Library Board and the Friends of the Huntington Woods Library will share information about the library and the Friends of the Huntington Woods Library. Funding for this Program is provided by the Friends of the Huntington Woods LibraryAttendance is free, but space is limited. Register today. Call and Register: 248.543.9720 or go to the library website and click on the Events Calendar. www.huntington-woods.lib.mi.us

BaKeR’s KeYBoaRD lounge: luncH & live JaZZTuesday,March25,11:30am-3:45pmBaker’s Keyboard Lounge has significance as Detroit’s oldest jazz club in continuous operation. Founded in 1933 by Chris Baker as a restaurant and piano bar, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge has hosted the greatest names in blues and jazz ever since. Some of the musicians who have played the club include: Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, George Shearing, Sarah Vaughn, Joe Williams, Maynard Ferguson, Cab Calloway, Woody Herman, Modern Jazz Quartet and Nat “King” Cole; to name a few. In 1986, Baker’s was designated as an Historic Site by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office.

The popularity of the club declined in the 1970’s and 1980’s and was nearly closed on several occasions. In 2011, the club was purchased by Hugh Smith, a former manager and Eric Whitaker, a retired General Motors Engineer. They have begun to revitalize Baker’s with noticeable improvements to the interior and exterior.

Step back in time and relive the hay day of Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. Enjoy a terrific lunch, specials in-clude: wings; white fish; turkey or pork chops with sides and coffee/pop. Dessert and adult beverages on your own. Be sure to bring a couple singles to tip the entertainment! #320127-00 Cost: $24 (includes transportation, supervisor, lunch and live jazz performance).

. . . April . . .a vieW fRom THe BRiDge ReHeaRsal aT THe DoHFriday,April4,9:50am-3:30pmOpera in two acts. Sung in EnglishMusic: William Bolcom. Libretto: Arnold Weinstein and Arthur Miller. Premiere: Chicago, 1999Eddie Carbone is an Italian American longshoreman in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn in the 1950s. When Rodolfo immigrates to America and falls in love with Eddie’s niece, Eddie is unable to come to terms, which leads to tragedy. Libretto by Arnold Weinstein and Arthur Miller, based on Miller’s play of the same name. Music by Grammy and Pulitzer winner William Bolcom. Running time: about 2.5 hoursNot to be missed!#320128-00 Cost: $37 (includes transportation, supervisor, dress rehearsal ticket—late lunch afterwards on your own).

sHopping & luncH in noRTHville & olD love at the Tipping poinT THeaTeRWed.,April16,10:30am-6:15pmEnjoy lunch (on your own) and shopping along the streets of Northville before heading over the the Tipping Point Theatre for its’ most recent performance, Old Love.

Old Love is a touching comedy about persistence in the pursuit of happiness. The story spans three decades and several meetings between Bud, a salesman, and Molly, his boss’s wife. Over time, a growing fondness for Molly developed in Bud’s heart, but he never did anything about it until they meet again, for the third time in 25 years, at his old boss’ funeral. Molly isn’t interested, but Bud pursues her despite all odds. Together they tell stories of good times and bad, through 25 years of relationships. This lighthearted comedy will keep you believing in friendship and romance at any age. Pre-register by 3/28/14.#430101-00 Cost: $38 (Includes transportation, ticket, supervisor)

“LOnER LIbRARy” AT THE HWP&RThe Holder Lounge is a lovely place for stopping by and

nestling up with a good book in one of the great window seats. Did you know there are books in that room that can be borrowed? Feel free to bring books

for our shelves, or borrow books and return them when you are done. It is very informal, but a great place for a

new read. Check it out!

E x t E n d E d t r a v E l As you are aware, collaboration is the wave of the future.

We have teamed up with Shoreline Tours for extended travel. Shoreline pools several cities and offers TOP NOTCH extended travel.

We have had great success with them, everyone always returns without being able to say enough about the trip from start to finish. See for yourself !

Flyers at HWP&R with full details

CAPE MAY with BAltiMorE & lAnCAstErCape May and Sight & Sound Performance of “Moses”, June 1 - 6 Cape May is the oldest seashore resort and an historic landmark. It’s collection of over 600 19th Century Victorian Buildings make it one of the most picturesque towns in America. Cost: $1299/dbl Deposit due by Jan. 14

lilAC FEstivAl At MACkinAC islAndGrand Buffet at the Grand, Lodging at historic Lake View Hotel, Carriage Tour+, June 8 - 9Cost: $339/dbl. A $50 deposit due now, balance due by 5/1/2014

nEw York CitY9/11 Museum & Newsies on Broadway, July 14 - 18See Grand Central Terminal, 9/11 Museum & memorial, NYC Sightseeing tour, Ellis Island, Flight 93 Memorial and more! Cost: $929/dbl. Deposit due 5/15/2014.

toronto: tonY For BEst MUsiCAl - titAniCOne night in downtown Toronto, top-price seats for show, Hockey Hall of Fame or Sightseeing tour+, July 24-25 (tentative)Cost: $419/dbl. A $100 deposit due now, balance due by 5/1/2014

novA sCotiA - A taste of the MaritimesHalifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward IslandRoundtrip air and motorcoach, 1st class accomodations, dinner theater, musical, tours, baggage handling and much more. AMAZING TRIP!Cost: $3199/dbl. Deposit due 6/2/2014.

Pick up/drop off often in neighboring city. Eight reservations/trip assures pick up in Huntington Woods.

. . . Utilize your Rec Center . . .Here’saquick-glancelookatsomeoftheevents/services

offeredbytheHWRecreationDepartmentforourresidents.CallJenniferat248.541-3030forinformation.

BlooD pRessuRe Join us on the third Wednesday of each month in the Senior Lounge of the Recreation Center from 10:00 – 11:00 am to have your blood pressure checked by Mary Jo Israel, a registered nurse. If you are tracking your blood pressure, this is a great service. Upcoming blood pressure dates are February 19 & March 19. cuRB-To cuRB TRanspoRTaTionCall between 9 :00am - noon. Residents who are 55 years or better and unable to drive, temporarily or permanently, are able to arrange for transportation on the City SMART van for medical appointments, support groups, shopping, or other activities of daily living. The van is wheelchair accessible. If you are using a walker or are unable to handle steps, the lift is available to bring you into the vehicle. Forty-eight hours advance notice is re-quired and the travel distance must be within a seven-mile radius. The fee is $1 each way. Please limit trips to one per day and please make sure to be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. Call Jennifer at 248.541-3030 on Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and noon, to schedule a ride. WalK THe gYm: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 9:30 am and noon - 1:00 pmBe aware that children may also be using the gym. Two guests permitted per resident.

aDDiTional seRvicesSenior Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Furlong is available to assist you with your day-to-day needs in order to maintain your quality of life in the City of Huntington Woods. Feel free to contact Jennifer concerning any of the following special services: - Information and Referrals - Volunteer Opportunities - Telephone Reassurance Calls

CallJenniferat248.541-3030foradditionalinformation.

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programfollowing.Therequesteddonationis$3.50.HeldattheHWRecreationCenter.

February

3 World in america gala featuring german culture with Dildora Damisch Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Peas and Carrots 10 identity Theft - senior Brigade Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Blend 17 no lunch – Presidents’ Day!

24 olHsa: a community action agency Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli, White Roll

March 3 Hearing screenings with lions Hearing Hot Lunch 10 memory Tips for everyday life - Beaumont Hot Lunch 17 no lunch – Happy St Patrick’s Day!24 aging in place in Your own Home: atlas Home improvement Hot Lunch 31 pottery with local potter alice Ham

Hot Lunch

Call Jennifer Furlong 248.541-3030 tohavehersaveyouaspot,toarrangefortransportation(nolaterthantheprecedingThursday)

orforadditionalinformationCaregiversarewelcomedandencouragedtojoinus.

Parks & recreation director Nancy Waldmann

supervisor & day tripsColette Nutton

outreach/transportation Jennifer Furlong

senior Correspondence ClerkKathy Seidl Building supervisorsJennifer FurlongBill GergosianKathy Seidl

transportationDan Craig Steve KinneyLouis Lemay Daniel MonacoSteve Wasinski

recreation AdvisoryCarolyn Weed, Chair Mary Austin Michael CeasarEric GurvitzMelanie Meyers Mike Tripp

senior AdvisoryLinda BruderHoward CollensLynn FeinbergCatherine MarchioneJim SpeirSue TowerSusan Witus

library directorAnne Hage

HUnTInGTOn WOODS PARKS & RECREATIOn

GOTTA LOVE THE LEISURE FORUMThis bimonthly publication highlights trips and activities offered through the Recreation

Department, as does the quarterly city newsletter, although the Forum goes into more detail and often has additional trips.

The Leisure Forum is available at the Recreation Center, on the city website ci.huntington-woods.mi.us,

or you can email kseidl@ci.huntington-woods.mi.us and it will be sent to you electronically.