City of Novi Boomers and Beyond

In observance of Veterans Day, the Older Adult Services office, Meadowbrook Activity Center and Lunch service will be closed on Monday, November 11. We honor and thank all veterans for their service.

Today is the last day to register for the Veterans Day Celebration happening on November 7 at the Novi Civic Center! If you haven’t already secured your spot, you have until 5:00 PM today to register. https://bit.ly/NoviVeteransDay2024

Join us for a memorable celebration honoring our veterans featuring:
-Lunch provided by Mission BBQ
-Entertainment by Oil Can Larry Band playing hits from the 60s-80s
-Presentation of Colors
-Performances by the Novi High School Choir
-Reading from our Veterans Day Essay Contest winner

See you there!

Transportation Services: An Overview
Thank you to Eveliina Taylor, Deputy Director of People's Express (PEX) for her informative presentation on PEX's transportation services. We learned in's and out's of making the most of this friendly and convenient service as well as the answers to participant's questions. For more information about PEX in Novi visit: cityofnovi.org/transit

Caregiver support is an important part of our life-long learning program. A BIG Thank You to Ageways Non-Profit Senior Services for providing the "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" program for Novi residents. We received so many positive comments from all the participants.

Pumpkin Painting with a Twist 🎃 Check out the creative artists!

People's Express – A Public Transportation Solution
Monday, October 28 • 6:30-7:30pm @ Novi Civic Center • FREE
Join us for an informative session on navigating People's Express, Novi's expanded curb-to-curb public transportation service. You'll learn:
• How to register
• Schedule rides
• Service area and accessibility
• Fares
Everything you need to know to make the most of this community-based service! Register now at https://www.cityofnovi.org/registration/

We had a great time celebrating fall with the Novi Choralaires! Fresh cider, donuts, and a wonderful mix of fall songs and classic tunes made for a perfect evening of music and fun. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Our Mackinac Island Grand Experience was a trip to remember! From the stunning views to the incredible company, we had an amazing time exploring the island, participating in non-stop activities, and enjoying the timeless charm of the Grand Hotel.
Thanks to everyone who made this trip so special! Check out some of the highlights from our adventure below. We can't wait for the next one!

The beautiful Northern Lights at ITC Community Sports Park!

A magical night under the Northern Lights! One of the volunteers from the Farmington Hills Stargazers captured this stunning view of the lights at Novi's ITC Community Sports Park last night. He even created a timelapse video so you can experience the dance of the lights across the night sky! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CALsc-WrXY

Enjoy a concert by Novi's community choir, The Novi Choralaires, and register today! https://bit.ly/3Ye08j

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Travel Fair! With close to 90 attendees, we were truly excited by the incredible turnout. A special thank you to our amazing travel agents who came out to share their exciting trips and adventures with us. We hope you all found some inspiration for your next getaway! If you missed it, all our trips can be found at cityofnovi.org/grouptravel

See you next Tuesday at the Meadowbrook Activity Center for our fall travel fair!

A Matter of Balance in Novi
As part of ! OAS is hosting "A Matter of Balance" presented by Ascension's Injury Prevention Department. 18 Novi residents are learning how they can prevent falls. Thank you to Alyssa and Purvi for providing this learning opportunity.

Register today! https://secure.rec1.com/MI/novi-parks-recreation-cultural-services/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI4Njc5NTQ=

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starts with knowing the facts. For instance, did you know:
✅ 1 in 4 Americans age 65+ falls each year?
✅ In 2021, falls caused 38,000 deaths among older adults?
✅ Falling once doubles your risk of falling again?
✅ Stay healthy and independent by checking your risk for a fall with a Falls Free CheckUp® at

Find Out If You're At Risk For Falling According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Answer a few quick questions to assess your risk of falling and get a personalized report to share with your health care provider.

What a sweet afternoon filled with sundaes and serenades! A special thank you to Jim Duprey for his wonderful music that had everyone singing and dancing along. We loved seeing so many smiling faces!