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Front Desk Receptionist Volunteer Needed!

Roles and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Royal Oak Senior Community Center Staff, the Volunteer Receptionist will be responsible for day-to-day duties assigned to the Front Desk. This position is ideal for those conscientious, friendly, individuals with organizational, interpersonal and verbal communication skills; who desire to give back to our Senior Community.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, answering all incoming calls and transferring calls to the appropriate staff members, maintaining daily lunch reservations and payments, recording daily class participation, collecting payment for newsletters and baked goods, assisting with RSVP to free programs (as needed), helping to direct customers appropriately. Ensuring the cleanliness of the front desk areas for staff, visitors, and other volunteers.

Essential: Willingness to follow the Code of Conduct and Customer Service Values of the City of Royal Oak, Michigan.

Training provided onsite.

Interested in volunteering? Please contact the Royal Oak Senior Community Center for a Volunteer Application. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Marsh, Volunteer Coordinator/A.G.E. Admin at  248-246-3917 or to Dorothy LaSure, Volunteers Department/R.O.S.E.S. at 248-246-3919.

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FREE Movies at the Center - 2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Movie Time: 12:30 PM (Call for Movie Title)

Enjoy movies but don't like watching them along? Join us as we show the latest and greatest releases on DVD twice a month projected on a large screen. Call the center for movie titles and descriptions. Suggestions and donations are always welcome.

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2019 Dinner Dances 

October 25th - "Halloween"

DATE:   October 25, 2019

TIME:    6:00 - 9:00 pm

COST:   $13 Per Person

MENU:   Beef Stew, Baked Squash, Cole Slaw, Roll with Butter, and Poke Cake

    Deadline to purchase tickets is NOON Monday, October 21st. 

Dance to the live music of The Mike Wolverton Band.  

Meal by Chef Erin.

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Horns & Hot Dogs with Motor City Brass Band

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AARP Driver Safety Program

DATE:    Wednesday, October 30 & Wednesday, November 6

TIME:    10:00 am - 2:30 pm

COURSE FEE:   $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members

Participants must register in advance by calling 248-246-3900. Class size is limited.

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National Memory Screening Program

DATE:    Monday, November 11, 2019

TIME:    10:00 am - 2:00 pm

COURSE FEE:   FREE

Participants must register in advance by calling 248-246-3900. 

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Lost & Found Items

The Lost and Found Bin at the Senior Center is overflowing with items from hats and gloves, yoga mat and exercise band, to a set of keys. If you think one or more of these items belong to you, please stop by the front desk to claim your item.

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Greeting Cards Accepted!

Do you have Greeting Cards You're Not Using? The Senior/Community Center accepts donations of NEW greeting cards.

The Senior Center is looking to replenish our stock of greeting cards for the Tim's Kitchen Greeting Cards Fundraiser. We are in need of "birthday" greeting cards only. Please no Christmas or other holiday cards. We have plenty. 

If you would like to donate, please stop by the Center, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.