Senior Activities | City of Southfield

informational graphic with cartoon gingerbread houses — 🍬 Gingerbread House Workshop & Contest

Ready, set…decorate!
Join us for a sweet and spirited Gingerbread House Workshop with a twist — it’s also a friendly contest! Build and decorate your very own gingerbread house using provided supplies, then see how your creation stacks up in our lighthearted competition.

All supplies are included, and prizes will be awarded! No baking skills required — just bring your creativity and holiday cheer.

Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Rd.
Fee: $15 Southfield Resident | $20 Non-Resident
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 10

To register, call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.

informational graphic featuring a photo of a group walking at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve with snow on the ground — Take a break this season and enjoy the beauty of Southfield’s parks! Join Cathy and fellow adventurers for our December Park Adventure Walks—guided strolls through some of the city’s most scenic parks and nature preserves.

Each outing offers light exercise, a chance to spot local plants and wildlife, and time to enjoy the crisp winter air with a friendly group of nature lovers. Every walk brings something new—you never know what you’ll discover!

🕘 Walks begin at 9 am unless otherwise noted.
Please meet at the designated park parking lot and dress for the weather and walking on natural surfaces.

December Park Adventure Walk Schedule

Thursday, December 4 at 4:45 pm – Full Moon Walk
Civic Center Park
Meet at Picnic Shelter #1 (near the play lot)
26000 Evergreen Rd.

Thursday, December 11 – 9 am
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Thursday, December 18 – 9 am
Berberian Woods Nature Preserve
Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.

Bundle up, bring a friend, and explore Southfield’s great outdoors this December!

Graphic featuring a holiday place setting — 🎄 Celebrate the season with good food and great company!
Join us for the Senior Services Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 12 from 11:30 am–1 pm at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building. Enjoy a hot meal from TJ’s Catering and a few rounds of holiday bingo after lunch!

$25 Resident | $30 Non-Resident
Register by Friday, December 5 by calling (248) 796-4650 or visiting the Parks & Recreation Information Desk or Beech Woods office.

holiday greenery bordered graphic — 🎄✨ Celebrate the Season with Us! ✨🎄
Join Senior Services for a Holiday Brunch filled with delicious food, festive fun, and warm fellowship! 🥂
Come share the joy of the season with friends and neighbors on Monday, December 22 from 10–11:30 a.m. at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building.
💲 $25 per person | 🗓️ Register by December 15
Call (248) 796-4650 for more information or to reserve your seat today!

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

thank you graphic of a couple from Senior Appreciation Night with t-shirts that read "Keep Calm and Hug a Senior Citizen"

The Fall 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 October - December 2025

informational graphic with a picture from a past Speaker Series program — 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, November 26 Brain Games and Mindful Coloring

Wed, December 3 Shades of Pink Foundation with Teri Sahn-Shades

For more information, call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650.

Informational graphic with details on Senior Drop-in Membership at Southfield Parks & Recreation — 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.