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Genealogy Workshop
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Spotlight on Investment Newsletters

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Are you a beginning, intermediate, or advanced investor wanting to make sound investment decisions?  If so, you may want to explore our Business & Investment Newsletter collection.  Receive up-to-date information regarding stocks, bonds and investing.  Expand your knowledge of trends, techniques and tips!  The collection includes <

Investment Newsletters

Community Living Program

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The Area Agency on Aging 1B has begun a new pilot program to offer seniors, who wish to remain independent and living in the community, access to professional help to find community resources and supports that best fit their individual needs.  Click here to find out all about this new program or call the Area Agency

Seniors

Sit & Stitch group creates quilt

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In October , 2008,  Bloomfield Township Public Library's Sit & Stitch Quilting Circle began meeting on the third Wednesday of each month to work on a Community Quilt for a local member of the military.  The Circle finished its work on the quilt in April, 2010.

Sit & Stitch Quilt

Recent Blog Posts

Still time to enjoy Summer!

There is still time to enjoy our beautiful Michigan summer!  Check out the Pure Michigan Blog to find out what you can plan for an eventful fairwell to Summer 2010.

Flu Shots!

Oakland County Health Department will be holding flu vaccine clinics.  Call the Health Division's flu hotline at 800-434-3358 for more information.  Click here for Oakland County Health Division Flu Shot Information.

Consumer & Legal

Consumer & Legal

If you are looking for consumer or legal information, you may want to consider looking at the following websites.

 

Consumer Protection
Another excellent site from the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

 

The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
   115 W. Allegan St., Ste. 720
   Lansing 48933
   (800) 347-5297 or (517) 372-5959
   E-mail:  lhom@sojourn.com

 


Social Actiivties

Get out and get social!

Bloomfield Township Public Library Outreach

Are you in need of Library services for a homebound loved one?  Click here for Library Outreach services you may not know about yet!

 

Bloomfield Township Senior Services

If you are looking for a fun new place to enjoy lots of activities, consider the new Bloomfield Township

Senior Center.  They have a large workout room, a swimming pool, and lots of groups to join. 

Contact Director Christine Tvaroha at (248) 723-3500 for more information.

 

Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council


BASCC Outreach Services offer information and assistance to older adults including hot meals, social activities, support groups, transportation, health screenings, information and referral, and more. Contact BASCC Outreach Services at 248-642-1040.

 

Oakland County Library for the Visually & Physically Impaired

 

The Oakland County Library for the Visually & Physically Impaired offers services to Oakland County residents that are homebound, blind or otherwise impaired.  Services include books and audiobooks mailed to your home, various types of magnifying glasses available for check out and a Book Discussion Group.  You can contact them at 248-858-5050.  The National Library for the Blind is also a great source for several programs such as BARD

 

 


Internet & Computer Help

Great Internet Sites

These sites can help you learn about computers and the internet.

New User Tutorial
This tutorial is for people who have never used a computer before, and it concentrates on using the mouse and a few other basic skills.
Join the AARP Online Community.  Join AARP Groups to loose weight or meet others online.  Your new online life can begin here!!
 

Health

Great Health Sites

Here are some really great sites to research health topics.

 

Area Agency on Aging 1-B
A nonprofit agency that provides supportive health and home care services for the elderly.

 

BenefitsCheckUp
A tool created by the National Council on the Aging (NCOA), for locating government programs for seniors.

 

Bloomfield Township Public Library Health Databases

 Make sure to check out the Library's great Online Databases for all your health related questions.

 

Flu-Busters Flu Clinics by the Visiting Nurses Association
The Visiting Nurses Association is sponsoring flu shot clinics throughout the area.

 


Oakland County Discount Dental Program

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Oakland County Dental Discount Program  

As the costs of dental benefits continue to increase, individuals will need innovative solutions to assist in lowering their out-of-pocket expenses. Oakland County Discount Dental program provides the solutions dental consumers need. 

Retirement & Housing

Retirement Bound

Here are some really great sites about retirement & housing alternatives.  Don't forget to check out some of our great magazines here at the library.  Where to Retire and Kiplinger's Retirement Report are great sources of information.

 

Retirement Resources

 

AARP th American Association of Retired People   The famous organization for the retired American.

 

Boomer$!  Tom Brokaw created this program for CNBC. Take a look at the full episode by clicking here.  Mr. Brokaw interviewed several University of Michigan Alums for this documentary.   

 

CNN /Money Magazine: Guide to Retirement

Worried about running out of cash? Here's how you can make your nest egg last longer. 

 

Kiplinger: Your Retirement

Timely, trusted personal finance advice and business forecasts.

 

PBS' Frontline has a great program entitled: Can You Afford to Retire? 

Watch the full program by clicking here.

 

Smart Money: Retirement

It's your money.  Be smart.

 

Housing 

 

Senior Housing Net
A directory of senior housing, listed by Alzheimer's care, Nursing homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Independent Living and more.  Select city and state to locate housing in a specific community.