Here are some of our upcoming programs

Tuesday, March 10 – Noon to 1 p.m.
$10
Protect your mind by protecting your hearing. Join us for an informative talk on the surprising link between auditory health and cognitive function. Grosse Pointe Audiology presenters will discuss the science behind this connection revealing how untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of cognitive decline, dementia and social isolation. You also will learn about the importance of sound stimulation for a healthy brain ad get an overview of modern hearing healthcare solutions, including the newest hearing aid technology. Stick around for a Q&A session and a chance to win a raffle prize!

Thursday, March 12
10 to 11 a.m.
$2 for one card and refreshments; additional cards 25 cents each
Sponsored by Beline Obeid Realty and Grosse Pointe Moving and Storage
Wear your green and bring your lucky charms to the St. Patrick’s Day Bingo. Join the fun and enjoy special Irish treats and pastries and win St. Patrick’s Day prizes.

Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25
1 – 2 p.m.
Instructor: James Giordani, Older Adult Technology Consultant
$10 per class
Ready to brush up on your Smartphone skills? These four Smartphone classes will cover key phone components, concepts and techniques in a friendly, easy-to-follow format aimed at helping you use your phone more independently and confidently. Topics covered include QR codes, battery, settings, apps, contacts, smart assistants, phone scams and more. Giordani has beent eaching tech skills and proving tech support tailored to older adults for nearly a decade. He is an engaging and informative speaker.

Tuesdays, March 31 – May 5
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Russano
Free to Wayne County residents 60 or older
Art Journalising is a personal diary about thoughts, feelings and ideas expressed through words and mixed media, such as drawing, painting and collage. Let your creativity flow as you explore a variety of prompts and artistic techniques. No advanced art skills are needed as this class is about self-expression and fun. For the supply list, call Margaret at 313.649.2109.

Mondays and Wednesdays, April 6 – 29, 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.
This award-winning program emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity
levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling
as controllable and set realistic goals to increase
activity. The focus of this course is on changing your
environment to reduce fall risk factors and on learning
exercises to increase strength and balance.

This evidence-based program is free to Wayne County residents.

Wednesday, April 22 1 – 2 p.m.
$20 per person
It’s that time of year for one of The Helm favorites!
The Detroit Opera will be in the house again! We’re
excited to welcome back vocalists Lucia and David
and a piano accompanist. Enjoy a tasty lunch and
dessert while listening to another exceptional
performance at The Helm.

SHOWTIME: NOON
$4 PER MOVIE

Friday, March 20
LADIES IN LAVENDAR (2004)
(PG  1 hour, 43 minutes)
Aging spinster sisters Ursula and Janet discover a young man near death on the beach by their home in a small Cornish fishing village. Taking him in, they discover he is Andrea, a violinist from Krakow, Poland, who had been swept off an ocean liner on which he was sailing to a fresh start in America.

Friday, April 10
SOUL ON FIRE (2025)
(PG  1 hour, 52 minutes)
Facing unimaginable odds, a boy who survives severe
burns goes on to transform his past into a message of
hope and resilience in this heartfelt film.

SHOWTIME: 4:30 p.m.
$4 movie and snacks

Thursday, March 12
THE PENGUIN LESSONS (2024)
(PG-13   1 hour, 51 minutes)
Amid the political turmoil of 1970s Argentina, a downcast English teacher finds a new lease on life when he rescues a stranded penguin.

Wednesday, March 25, Noon to 2 p.m.
Daily Jam, Grosse Pointe Woods
Enjoy lunch with your friends from The Helm at Daily Jam. This restaurant boasts fresh menu choices for breakfast, brunch and lunch which are sourced locally as much as possible.
Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own lunch and purchases. Meet at The Helm at noon if you plan to ride the bus. The cost for the bus ride is $8. If you are driving on your own, meet at the restaurant at 12:30 p.m. All attendees must register to ensure proper accommodations at the restaurant. Please bring cash as restaurants do not always provide individual bills.