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The Helm Opens Doors for Guests to Join Activities it Offers

The Helm at the Boll Life Center will host an open house to allow residents to come and enjoy activities and resources it has to offer.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich.– The Helm at the Boll Life Center, formerly known as Services for Older Citizens, hosts a community open house Saturday, Jan. 26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.at 158 Ridge Rd. in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Residents of the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods, as well as their families and friends, are invited to explore all three floors of The Helm’s beautifully refurbished historic facility and experience some of its programs and activities, including tai chi, ballroom dancing, brain fitness, core strengthening, French for the traveler, piano classes, chorale singing, ping pong and more.

Light refreshments will be served and there is no cost to attend.

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The Helm at the John A. and Marlene L. Boll Life Center, located at 158 Ridge Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, non-residential senior community center whose mission is to inspire and enable residents of the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods to enjoy the gift of longevity, living healthy and meaningful lives as they grow older. The organization serves as an essential resource to older adults in those communities by providing opportunities and services in the areas of health, nutrition, social and recreation activities, education and enrichment programs, transportation, Meals on Wheels and home maintenance. For more information, visit www.HelmLife.orgor call 313-882-9600.

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