Enrichment & Socialization

  • Current Events Discussion Group

    Friday, October 18, 2024 | 12:00-2:00pm

    With everything going on in the world today, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Come join other members for this casual discussion group about current events — from what’s going on in Michigan to what is happening around the globe. This is a drop in, non-facilitated group dialogue.

  • Women's Conversation Group

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 11:30-1:30pm

    Drop-in every Tuesday at 11:00 am Join us to get to know other women here at Next. This group will give women the opportunity to gather in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie. This is a fun way to connect and discuss upcoming plans, travel and anything else that might be on your mind. While you’re chatting, enjoy coffee and other light refreshments!

  • Men's Roundtable Discussion Group

    Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 9:00-11:00am

    Men of Next, gather together to discuss the week’s events,weekend plans, sports — or whatever’s on your mind! No agenda, no mandatory attendance, or pre-planned topics. This is just an opportunity for the men of Next to gather and enjoy each other’s company. We will provide the breakfast and coffee, you provide the conversation. - Note change to Wednesday Mornings

  • Wednesday Night @ The Movies

    Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 5:00-7:00pm

    Enjoy newly released feature films, documentaries and now classics every Wednesday eveing at 5:30 pm. 

    Full synopsis of each film can be seen here.

  • Navigating Aging with Laughter

    Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm

    Mildred Matlock, Storyteller, Humorist 

    If laughter is the best medicine, why just talk about laughing? Let’s do it! If after listening to Mildred’s real-life stories your funny bone is tickled and you can’t catch your breath, attribute it to the invigorating intervention of laughing out loud. While there’s no giggle guarantee, Mildred does her best to kindle a few chuckles and chortles. Mildred has been the keynoter of Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology’s annual conference, “Art of Aging Successfully.” 

  • Chess Lessons for Beginning & Intermediate Players

    Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 4:00-5:00pm

    Fellow Next members and accomplished Chess players, Chris Dow and Bruce Dobras will be teaching beginner and intermediate chess players tactics and positioning with play time.

  • Halloween Social

    Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm

    Join us in the Next lobby on Halloween for delicious doughnuts and cider and get to know other Next members. (Masks and/or costumes optional.) What a great combination: the beauty of fall in Michigan, Halloween, cider, doughnuts and friends! No Tricks here, just Treats. Let’s celebrate together!  Cider and Doughnuts generously provided by the Franklin Cider Mill and sponsored by the American House – Village of Bloomfield. 

  • Stamp Club

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | 7:00-9:00pm

    Stamp club. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 

  • Coin Club

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 7:00-9:00pm

    Coin Club

    For information contact Robert Beuter at 248-646-9657. Coin Club will take a Summer hiatus beginning in June and will resume in the Fall.