Senior Activities

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Join Senior Services for a special afternoon as Mayor Kenson Siver shares fascinating, little-known stories from Southfield’s past—straight from his book, Southfield: The H and History lunchistory of Our City in its 50th Year.

Friday, September 19
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Parks & Recreation Building
$10/resident | $15/non-resident
Includes lunch (pizza, salad & dessert) plus your own copy of the book!

Call (248) 796-4650 for tickets today. Space is limited!
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Join Senior Services for "Conversations with the Coordinator"!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to chat directly with Angie, our Senior Facility Coordinator!
Every month, just before our 50+ Speaker Series, we host these relaxed and lively sessions where you can:
Get the scoop on upcoming programs
Share your ideas and feedback
Suggest new classes, day trips, or events you’d love to see
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, engage in meaningful conversations, and help us shape our community offerings. See you there!
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Looking for a fun, refreshing way to enjoy nature? Join us for Park Adventure Walks, a weekly stroll through nature led by Cathy!
Enjoy light exercise, discover local plants and wildlife, and soak up the fresh air with a friendly group of nature lovers. You never know what you’ll spot along the trail!
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, September 4 Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Thursday, September 11 Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.

Thursday, September 18 Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Thursday, September 25 Inglenook Park 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
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🎬 Midmorning Movie
Join us on Wednesday, September 17 at 10:30 AM in the Southfield Pavilion for a free screening of the 2018 documentary Tea with the Dames.

Enjoy popcorn and water while watching four of Britain’s most iconic actresses—Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, and Joan Plowright—share stories, laughs, and reflections on their remarkable lives and careers.

Whether you're an admirer of classic cinema, theater, or simply love stories about lifelong friends, this film is a perfect midmorning treat. Bring a friend—or two—and enjoy a cozy, laughter-filled hour with legends of the stage and screen.
cover of the Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide with 3 smiling golfers beside their carts

The Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide

This season, you’ll notice a fresh new look—our guide is more compact, making it easier than ever to flip through and find what you’re looking for.
Inside you’ll still find plenty of your seasonal favorites plus exciting new additions, including:
• Expanded Open Skate times at the Southfield Sports Arena
• More family and teen programs
• New and expanded art offerings
• And much more!
To fit it all in, program listings are shorter—but don’t worry, the full details are always available online or by phone. And if you ever need help, just give us a call—we’re happy to guide you!

Fall 2025 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide
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The Summer 2025 edition of The Southfield Scribe is here!

Discover upcoming programs, special events, new classes, day trips, and more—designed just for our 50+ community. Click the link below to explore the newsletter, then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 to learn more or register.

The Southfield Scribe July - September 2025
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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.

Wed, September 17 Protecting Your Identity and Online Accounts with Vibe Credit Union
Wed, September 24 Medicare Update with Andrea Jackson

For more information, call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.
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Stay active, make friends, and enjoy a variety of activities for just $10/year (residents) or $15/year (non-residents)!
Register once (in person, by phone, or online) and enjoy a whole year of activities!

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:
- Bingo: Tuesdays (10 AM - 11:30 AM, $0.25 per card)
- Sky Jo: Tuesdays
- Bid Whist: Tuesdays and Thursdays (12-3:30 PM)
- Bridge: Wednesdays
- Mahjong: Wednesdays

At Beech Woods Recreation Center, the following activities are offered from 10 AM to 12 PM:
- Bounce Volleyball: Mondays & Wednesdays (Fall Session: Oct 6-Dec 17)
- Indoor Pickleball: Tuesdays (Fall Session: Oct 7-Dec 16)
- Indoor Tennis: Thursdays and Fridays (Fall Session: Oct 8-Dec 19)

Come and join the fun!

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.