Upcoming Events

Great free classes for seniors with dynamic speakers!

Event Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021

SRG Talk Time -June 16 – Summer Solstice for Seniors(starts on 6/16/2021) 10:30-12:00pm For more information call Heidi Russell WB Parks and Rec 4640 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 248.451.1928 wbparks.org Join us for the – SRG June Talk Time as we meet in-person, socially distanced, outdoors under our new tented space behind the Recreation Activities Center. A healthy snack to-go will be provided. We will all wear masks. Restrooms will be available. Cancelled if inclement weather.We will meet in the tent, behind the RAC. Our topic will be: Summer Solstice for Seniors Talk Times are strictly educational and speakers The Long and Short of Getting Your Daily Dosage Right Henry Ford WB Hospital Pharmacist Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Many people who take medicines for what ails them get confused about how to best comply with using them medications safely and effectively. For the elderly, noncompliance consequences can have serious. In fact it is estimated that up 75% of seniors may have difficulty. A Pharmacist from the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital will discuss medication management.  The Longest Stretch of the Day Julie Levinson, BFA, C-IAYT, E-RYT Please join us for a gentle chair yoga practice with Yoga Therapist, Julie Levinson. You will learn about the foundations of yoga and how it can improve your strength, flexibility, mobility balance, relieve stress and improve your focus. Julie is a Certified Yoga Therapist with additional certification in teaching yoga to seniors. Julie has been teaching yoga classes at West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation since 1998 and was the lead yoga teacher and Manager of Healing Arts at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, offering daily, therapeutic yoga classes for patients, community and team members. Find solstice with senior summer skin care. Henry Ford Health System Dermatology Expert Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Say Senior Summer Skin Care 3 times fast… it’s a real tongue twister. But, the idea is that an important focus for aging adults to focus in the hottest , brightest months of summer. Learn from an expert on how to best care for our body’s largest organ! Yes, that’s right… our skin The views expressed in presentations made at SRG Talk Times are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of WB Parks nor West Bloomfield Chamber or other individuals that have organized this program. Presentations at SRG Talk Times, or the presence of SRG program sponsors, Chamber or WB Parks staff, do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker’s views, products or services. Senior Resource Group (SRG) Sponsored Speaker Track. SRG is a network of professionals connected through the West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce that looks to connect seniors and their families with knowledge and resources on relevant topics in today’s environment. Each of the sections will focus on healthy living, smart financial practices and wise decision making. This education series will focus on the Modern Family age 40 to 70.

Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs

Event Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021

June 17, 2pm

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KB06nbo6Qpe5Tuf4zMzurg

Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking.

Learning Objectives

1. The principles of the design thinking process
2. Applying the design thinking process to solve problems
3. The basics of prototyping your ideas

This is a Grow with Google Webinar hosted by Vito Curcuru of Consult Vito

How to Write Effective Marketing Emails for Any Situation

Event Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021

June 24, 2pm

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u69Nk8g8QQC4N_DroS3pqg

We’ll share email writing tips that will save time and make your emails more effective. Learning Objectives

1. You’ll learn the different types of emails

2. A simple formula to write any email

3. More tips for writing successful emails
This is a Constant Contact Webinar hosted by Vito Curcuru of Consult Vito

IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS ON!

Event Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The health & wellness fair is baaccccck!!!!

Wednesday, September 22nd 11-2pm

Held at West Bloomfield Township

4550 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield

Tables Chamber members-$125.00/Non-chamber members $175 (space is limited)

Link to purchase tables on line

Contact the chamber office for more information 248-626-3636/wbloomfieldchamber@gmail.com

Open to the public-no charge to attend