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Here’s What Is HappeningJuly 18, 2024
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 *Painting sample only. Date Night painting may not be as pictured.
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Special Date Night – Watercolor Painting Tuesday, July 23 5 – 7 PM $40 Members / $45 Non-Members *Fee is per couple Open to the Public Grab your special someone and join us for this special date night event at the PZSC! At this unique event, each couple (married, dating, or friends) will complete one canvas to create a beautiful mirror image watercolor painting. Price includes all supplies for 2 people, one wine ticket per person, and chocolate covered strawberries. Don’t miss out on this one-time special night with your special someone! Registration required by calling (269) 329-4555.
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Intro to Embroidery Tuesday, July 23 2 – 3:30 PM $20 Members / $25 Non-Members Instructed by: Sarah Nott Have you enjoyed other fiber arts such as knitting and crochet? Have you seen works of embroidery online or by others, but have not known where to start? Come learn the basics of decorative embroidery! Students will learn the terminology, techniques, and materials necessary to create decorative embroideries in this basics class. This class is recommended for those with a steadier hand who do not struggle with nearsightedness. Zero experience required; all materials provided. Some materials will be included for take home as well! Registration required by calling (269) 329-4555.
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Concerts in the Courtyard – Out of Favor Boys TrioThursday, July 25 4 – 6 PM $10 and Open to the Public In the past 15+ years, Out of Favor Boys have become a blues staple in Southwest Michigan and beyond. OFB3 (the Out of Favor Boys Trio) delivers a mix of the band’s original music along with classic and contemporary blues favorites. The more intimate instrumentation (acoustic guitars and saxophone) allows the trio to delve into other genres of music, including pop, rock and country, which highlights the band’s diverse influences. Sets sometimes include radio favorites from the 80s and 90s. Cash bar and bottled water available. Registration is required by calling (269) 329-4555. *Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bag chair as PZSC seating is limited, and sun protection.
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 *Increased cost due to the amount of clay required for this project.
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Clay Slab Mugs / Cups Two Day/Time Choices:Thursday, July 25, 3 – 5 PM Tuesday, August 13, 1 – 3 PM $35 Members / $40 Non-Members Instructed by: Kimberly Barrett Join ceramicist Kim Barrett who will lead you through the process of creating your very own hand built ceramic slab mug / cup. This project should only take two hours of working time in which you will construct and embellish your slab mug. You’ll then choose from a select group of glazes to be completed by the instructor. No previous knowledge necessary. *Please note: Ceramic clay is very different from polymer clay and air-dry clay. After around a week of drying time, your mug/cup will be fired & glazed by our instructor. At a later date, you will pick up and enjoy your own usable work of art. Registration required by calling (269) 329-4555.
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Eat Move Groove Book Launch- Meet the Author!Click HERE to meet the Author!
Tuesday, July 30, 2 – 3 PMMeet Susie Kundrat, MS, RDN, Eat Move Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness & Wellness author! Get a copy of Susie’s book and find out how to boost your personal well-being in simple, positive, easy ways. Eat Move Groove is focused on Susie’s “Science to Simple” approach to wellness- taking the science and making it doable, possible, and practical to enhance longevity. Susie is a Clinical Professor Emerita with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the founder of Eat Move Groove (eatmovegroove.com) Wednesday, August 28, 2 – 3 PMAre you looking for simple, positive ways to boost your health and wellness and enhance longevity? Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Eat Move Groove author Susie Kundrat will discuss how Eat Move Groove came about and offer quick tips and ideas you can put into place today to eat well, move well, and stay healthy throughout life. Susie is a nationally known expert in health and wellness and will kick off her Eat Move Groove Book Tour with this workshop! Come join in on the fun! Thursday, September 26, 2 – 3 PMIt is amazing what our bodies can do for us. Did you know that adding quick and easy “wellness piggybacks” to your day can boost your wellness and foster a vibrant health span? In this session, Registered Dietien Nutritionist and Eat Move Groove author Susie Kundrat will offer 11 simple ways to eat, move, and support your personal well-being every day. Don’t miss it! Supporting your personal well-being doesn’t have to be hard- and it can actually be fun. |
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Zen & Zest- Yoga & SpiritsFriday, August 911 AM - 12 PM$10 Members / $15 Non-Members Price includes 1 hour yoga session and 1 alcoholic beverageInstructor: Melissa StoutHeld outdoors in the PZSC Courtyard, unwind and indulge in our yoga & spirits class, a blend of rejuvenating yoga with a touch of indulgence. Over one hour, you will stretch, immersing yourself in gentle yet invigorating yoga flows. This class is open for all levels and no prior experience is necessary. Join us and raise a glass to your well-being! To register, please call (269) 329-4555.
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Pelvic Therapy 101Presented by: Ivy Rehab Physical TherapyThursday, August 155 – 6 PMFree: Call to register at (269) 329-4555Have you ever wondered, what exactly is your pelvic floor? Or what you personally experience day-to-day is normal or healthy? Join us for an informative pelvic floor 101 night with topics being included: pregnancy/postpartum, urinary incontinence, constipation, diastasis recti, pelvic pain, tailbone pain, prostate dysfunction, and more! This is a presentation and question format, so come with your questions, thoughts, or concerns on which you’d like more information! |
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Centenarian Brunch - 100 Trips Around the Sun: A Centennial Celebration of Timeless JourneysThursday, August 1511 AM – 1 PMWe are delighted to invite you to the Centenarian Brunch! This year’s theme is "100 Trips Around the Sun: A Centennial Celebration of Timeless Journeys." This event is a tribute to individuals who have celebrated or are celebrating their 100th year. It's a day filled with honor, reflection, and joy as we reflect on a century of incredible experiences, wisdom, and timeless journeys that have brought us together. We are reaching out to centenarians and their families, and we hope you will join us for this wonderful celebration. Whether you are turning 100 this year or have already begun your second century, we want to honor you. This is a chance to share your life's journey, connect with other centenarians, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Let's work together to make this Centenarian Brunch an unforgettable gathering, celebrating lives that have journeyed 100 times around the sun and are now embarking on the next adventure. Your presence will be the most precious gift, and your stories will be the most cherished celebration. Please contact us at (269) 329-4555 for more details about the event.
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Michigan Secretary of State Mobile OfficeWednesday, August 21 10 AM – 3 PM Hey PZSC members! Guess what? The Secretary of State Mobile Office is coming back to the Portage Zhang Senior Center! The Mobile Office is a full-service Secretary of State branch capable of processing Secretary of State transactions, including State IDs, driver and vehicle transactions, license plate renewals, voter registration. If you’re looking for simple service with a smile, schedule your appointment today. To book your appointment, call PZSC the Reception Desk at (269) 329-4555. |
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Fun Walks - New Times for Summer!Wednesday, August 2110 AM – 12 PMFree- Call to register at (269) 329 – 4555Join us and other PZSC members for a fun walk through Portage. Plan to meet at 10 AM to sign in at the South Parking Lot at Portage Creek Bicentennial Park. Group Leader Lynn will have a sign held up so people can see where to gather. Walkers can complete the whole route of about 3 miles round trip or turn back at any time. The walk will begin at 10:15 AM. Be sure to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes, and sunblock is recommended. It is hot in August, so be sure to have hydration! See you there! |
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Travel Presentation – ColletteThursday, September 5, 2024 3-5 PM Registration Requested Register for an in-person presentation with Ed Mckenna of Collette at the PZSC. Join us to learn about the fun and exciting trips offered through Collette for 2025. Ed will be presenting details on Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights, South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana, and France Magnifique! Spots are limited. Call 269-324-9239 to register. |
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Travel Presentation – Premier World Discovery Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1-3 PM Registration Requested Register for an in-person presentation with Tracey Schenk of Premier World Discovery at the PZSC. Join us to learn about the fun and exciting trips offered through Premier World Discovery for 2024 & 2025. To finish 2024 Tracey will be presenting details on Music Cities Christmas, and New Orleans Holiday. She will also present 2025’s Colorful Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta, Sunny San Diego, England, Scotland, & Wales, National Parks & Canyons of the Southwest, Yellowstone & the Wild West, Nova Scotia & the Canadian Maritimes, Colorado Rockies, Rails & Western National Parks, and Best of Australia & New Zealand! Whether you enjoy staying stateside or traveling abroad, we will surely have something for everyone. Spots are limited. Call 269-324-9239 to register. |
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Travel With the PZSC!Bi-Weekly Highlights- 9/10 Allegan County Fair, Allegan, MI $25 M / $30 NM (Minibus) Spots Available
- 9/18 Gilmore Car Museum-Wednesday Night Cruise-In, Hickory Corners, MI $20 M / $25 NM (Minibus) Spots Available
- 9/26 Pierce Cedar Creek (Plant Hunters Program, Five Senses Hike, The Fungus Among Us), Hastings, MI $70 M / $80 NM (Minibus) Spots Available
- 10/10 Arab-American Cultural Experience, Dearborn, MI $130 M / $140 NM Spots Available
- 11/08 The Piano Guys at Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo, MI $90 M / $100 NM (Minibus) Spots Available
- 11/14 Dear Evan Hansen at Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo, MI $90 M / $100 NM (Minibus) Spots Available
- 12/04 Zehnder’s Jolly Holidays of Christmas, Frankenmuth, MI $155 M / $165 NM Spots Available
To view all the PZSC Travel opportunities please visit the Travel page on our website! |
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REMINDER: Cancellation/ Refund Policy for Classes & ProgramsPlease make sure to register early for all programs and classes offered by PZSC to ensure you get a spot and to avoid the cancellation of classes due to low enrollment. Effective immediately, the PZSC Cancellation Policy requires a 72-business hour (3 days) notice for all cancellations of classes and programs. If you need to cancel your reservation in a class, please do so at least 72-business hours in advance of the scheduled start time. Failure to provide the required notice will result in no refund or credit. Refunds will not be given after a program has begun unless there is a valid medical concern or emergency. However, if the cancellation is due to the discretion of PZSC, including weather advisories or instructor illness, a partial credit will be placed into the member’s account. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Please note that the cancellation/refund policy for travel-related reservations are handled differently. |
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