Warm Temps and Busy Schedules at YAH!

🌼 YOUNG AT HEART — WEEKLY NEWS 🌼

☀️ HOT, HOT, HOT… AND LOTS HAPPENING AT YOUNG AT HEART!

Whew! It has been HOT, HOT, HOT! ☀️🥵 But that hasn’t slowed things down at Young at Heart!

There is a lot happening, so be sure to read through everything so you don’t miss anything. We have new faces, great meals, fun outings, interesting presentations, and even a little dancing coming our way! 💚

🍽️ BARGAINS & BITES WAS A HIT!

I understand our very first Bargains & Bites Lunch Bunch with Charlene was a HUGE success! 🎉

What a fun way to get out, enjoy some good food, find a bargain or two, and—most importantly—spend time together. Watch for information about the next Bargains & Bites adventure!

🌟 A BIG YAH WELCOME TO KARLA! 🌟

This week we officially welcomed our new Senior Program Coordinator, Karla Thompson!

Karla received such a warm welcome from everyone, and we are so happy to have her as part of the Young at Heart family. 💚

She also jumped right in with our Storehouse volunteer crew—and apparently everyone was impressed not only with her company but with her FAST work on the assembly line! 😄👏

Karla, we are delighted to have you with us. WELCOME TO YOUNG AT HEART! 🌼

🚗 BRING A FRIEND — KEEP IT GOING!

Our Bring a Friend Contest is still going strong!

Know someone who might enjoy Young at Heart? Bring them along! Every new person gets a chance to discover what makes our program special—and YOU get another chance toward winning that $25 gift card! 🎟️🎁

🍴 MEALS ON WHEELS — TWICE THIS MONTH!

We have TWO Meals on Wheels lunches in September, and the meals have been delicious. For just $3.50, you really can’t go wrong!

🐟 Wednesday, September 9
Potato-crusted tilapia, whole green beans, potato wedges with sour cream & a banana.

🦃 Monday, September 28
Open-faced turkey on Texas toast with gravy, mashed potatoes & Normandy vegetable blend.

Be sure to sign up! 🍽️

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR — SEPTEMBER IS PACKED!

📚 Wednesday, September 16 — 10:45 AM
Following our Birthday Brunch, Amber from Home Repair and Services will present:

📒 “YOUR LIFE IN A BINDER”

What important information should you have organized and ready in case of an emergency? This is one you DON’T want to miss!

🍔 Monday, September 21 — LUNCH AT SCORE!
Join us for a fun meal together at SCORE Restaurant.

🚗 Carpool leaves 2nd Church at 11:00 AM
🍽️ Or meet us at SCORE at 11:30 AM

🔥 Wednesday, September 23 — 11:00 AM
Michael Curtis from the Grand Rapids Fire Department will join us to talk about:

🔥 COOKING SAFETY 🔥

Our kitchens are the heart of our homes—but they can also be one of the most common places for accidents. Come learn some important safety tips. This is a MUST!

🇺🇸 Monday, September 28 — 10:30 AM
Scott Looman is BACK!

Scott will present:

🇺🇸 “FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY”

⚠️ This is NOT listed on the September calendar, so please mark your calendar now!

Those who attended Scott’s two-part History of Michigan series know what a wonderful presenter he is. We loved having him and are excited to welcome him back!

$10 — Talk & Meal
$5 — Talk Only

And there is more to come! Scott will return for Part 2 on October 12.

💃 Tuesday, September 29 — ZUMBA RETURNS! 🎶

Turn up the music and get those dancing shoes ready because…

💃🎵 LET THE DANCING BEGIN & THE MUSIC FLOW! 🎵💃

Zumba is back! Come move, laugh, have fun and enjoy being together.


There is SO MUCH happening at Young at Heart this September! 🌼

Come for a program. Stay for lunch. Bring a friend. Try something new.

Most importantly, COME JOIN US! 💚

We are looking forward to seeing YOU at Young at Heart Senior Enrichment Center!

Theresa Robinson

Young at Heart Board President