*Please call 616.863.6322 to register. Deadline for bingo registration is 4 p.m. the day before the event.* BINGO! Join other local seniors for some fun, conversation, coffee & cookies, and chances to win prizes. Second Friday of each month - 1:00-3:00 pm. We must have a minimum number of participants to play, as well as a maximum number for the room size. Pay at the door! Rockford Community Services Entrance of the Administration Building, located at 350 N. Main Street (parking is accessed off of Lewis Street), Rockford. Play options are: $1.00/3 Cards$2.00/6 Cards$3.00/9 CardsCards are used with magnetic chips and re-used for the entire session so $2 gets you 6 cards for every game. You can use the same cards or swap out at intermission.

Second Tuesday of each month 10:00-11:00AM. Free book use is limited to the number of books available in each month’s “Book In A Bag”. Books can be picked up in the Community Services office after each month’s meeting. There is no cost to join. Call 616.863.6322 for info. COMMUNITY SERVICES ENTRANCE 350 N. MAIN ST., ROCKFORD UPCOMING BOOKS Aug 11- PARIS LIBRARY by Janet Skeslien CharleSep 15- THURSDAY MURDER CLUB by Richard OsmanOct 20- FROZEN RIVER by Ariel LawhonNov 17- THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE by Rachel BeanlandDec 15- THE BORROWED LIFE OF FREDRICK FIFE by Anna Johnston

Charter Bus Day Trips! We offer many different bus trips for a day-long adventure. Past trips include Saugatuck, Lake Michigan Lighthouses, Amish Country Brown Bag Tour, Gillmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Air Museum, Cornwell's Turkeyville, Soaring Eagle Casino, among many others. F26-5240A- VISIT MICHIGAN’S CHRISTMAS CAPITAL Thursday, November 11 $75 Join us for a fun-filled charter bus day-trip to Frankenmuth, Michigan! First, we will stop at Bronner's to shop the world's largest Christmas Store that has been making spirits bright since 1945. With beautifully landscaped grounds covering 27 acres, Bronner's features a fantastic selection of everything Christmas! After spending a couple of hours at Bronner’s, we will hop back on the bus for a short ride to Zehnders for a Chicken Plate Luncheon featuring cabbage salad, fresh-baked breads, two-piece Frankenmuth fried chicken, mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, Grandma’s dressing, ice cream, and a drink. Downtown Frankenmuth for eating, shopping, and sightseeing. After Zehnders you can walk or ride the bus over to River Place Shops, which features 40 stores and attractions. Check out the Glockenspiel tower show and walk the Holz-Brücke covered bridge across the Cass River. You are free to roam as you desire! Registration covers transportation, lunch, and bus driver gratuity. Other foods and shopping are at your own expense. Transportation provided by Great Lakes Motorcoach. Activity level: HIGH. (Pre-registration is required) 7:30am departure from Rockford city parking lot 156 N. Main Street (south of the Shoe Depot parking lot).7:30pm approximate return to Rockford

Rockford Community Services Seniors Unlimited offers several trips to Grand Rapids-area performances. We travel by school bus from Rockford to the theatre's front door. No parking or walking worries! We try to get tickets to as many shows as we can fit into our schedule. We visit the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Broadway Grand Rapids at DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids Symphony, Dr. Grin's Comedy Club, among others. The registration fee includes transportation and a ticket to the performance. Our group tickets will be in a large block of seats mid-theatre, and we can usually ensure that anyone you register under your account is seated together. If you or a guest requires accessible seating, please call our office at (616) 863-6322 to let us know. F26-5221A COME FROM AWAY - CIVIC THEATRE 9/17/26 *Deadline to register is 9/4/26*Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. RATED: PG-13 for mature thematic elements surrounding the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including intense emotional scenes, discussions of fear, grief, and loss, along with mild profanity and alcohol. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity level: LOW. F26-5221B COMEDY NIGHT - DR. GRINS COMEDY CLUB 10/1/26 *Deadline to register is 10/1/26Dr. Grins Comedy Club is one of West Michigan's premier entertainment venues. When it comes to comedy, there is no equal. Dr. Grins has been featuring nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and special comedic theatre since 1997. The enormous diversity of comedians who perform at Dr. Grins assures that no two nights will ever be the same. A 2-drink minimum purchase is required (including non-alcoholic beverages), with a 20% service charge added to the drink cost (split evenly among the service staff). Drink prices range from $6-$15. Registration fee includes transportation and ticket. Drink expense is at your own cost. If you find yourself in a rut, always remember that laughter is the best medicine! 8 pm shows are 18+. RATED: R for mature language and mature content. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MEDF26-5221C MAYBE HAPPY ENDING - BROADWAY GR 11/10/26 *Deadline to register is 9/30/26Winner of 6 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden, Maybe Happy Ending has been called “one of the best musicals in years” by USA Today. Don’t miss the totally original new musical adventure that explores what it means to be human. Even if they’re not. RATED: PG. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MEDF26-5221D ANNIE - CIVIC THEATRE 12/3/26 *Deadline to register is 11/20/26With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYCRATED: G. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: LOWF26-5221E HOLIDAY POPS - GR SYMPHONY DEVOS PLACE 12/4/26 *Deadline to register is 9/30/26It’s a family tradition full of popular holiday favorites and yuletide cheer at DeVos Performance Hall. Start the holiday season with Bob Bernhardt conducting the Grand Rapids Symphony to play the jingles and songs you won’t be able to stop singing all season long! RATED: G. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MEDF26-5221F SIX - BROADWAY GR 1/14/27 *Deadline to register is 10/1/26From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics). The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month. RATED: PG-13. Includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MEDF26-5221G A CHORUS LINE - CIVIC THEATRE 1/21/27 *Deadline to register is 1/7/26A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including “What I Did for Love,” “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic. RATED: PG-13 thematic elements, moderate language, reference to smoking, and some sexual references. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: LOWF26-5221H DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - BROADWAY GR 2/11/27 *Deadline to register is 11/1/27Be Our Guest at Disney’s enchanting and beloved musical of Beauty and the Beast, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. Beauty and the Beast is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic. RATED: PG. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MED

Rockford Community Services Seniors Unlimited offers several trips to Grand Rapids-area performances. We travel by school bus from Rockford to the theatre's front door. No parking or walking worries! We try to get tickets to as many shows as we can fit into our schedule. We visit the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Broadway Grand Rapids at DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids Symphony, Dr. Grin's Comedy Club, among others. The registration fee includes transportation and a ticket to the performance. Our group tickets will be in a large block of seats mid-theatre, and we can usually ensure that anyone you register under your account is seated together. If you or a guest requires accessible seating, please call our office at (616) 863-6322 to let us know. W27-5221A - DEATH BECOMES HER - BROADWAY GR 3/4/27 *Deadline to register is 1/15/27*Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far… thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for. Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award®-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. See it now and laugh for eternity.This production is a hilarious musical comedy that contains mature themes, suggestive sexual humor, and some strong language. RATED: PG. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MED W27-5221B - OUR TOWN - CIVIC THEATRE 4/29/27 *Deadline to register is 4/21/27*Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. RATED: PG-13 for mature thematic elements surrounding the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including intense emotional scenes, discussions of fear, grief, and loss, along with mild profanity and alcohol. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity level: LOW. W27-5221C - COMEDY NIGHT - DR. GRINS COMEDY CLUB 5/13/27 *Deadline to register is 5/1/27*Dr. Grins Comedy Club is one of West Michigan's premier entertainment venues. When it comes to comedy, there is no equal. Dr. Grins has been featuring nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and special comedic theatre since 1997. The enormous diversity of comedians who perform at Dr. Grins assures that no two nights will ever be the same. A 2-drink minimum purchase is required (including non-alcoholic beverages), with a 20% service charge added to the drink cost (split evenly among the service staff). Drink prices range from $6-$15. Registration fee includes transportation and ticket. Drink expense is at your own cost. If you find yourself in a rut, always remember that laughter is the best medicine! 8 pm shows are 18+. RATED: R for mature language and mature content. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MED W27-5221D - LES MISERABLES - CIVIC THEATRE 11/10/26 *Deadline to register is 9/30/26Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will close its Centennial Season with an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution. Les Misérables is one of the world’s longest running musicals — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe that Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter. His world view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean finally attains the peace that he has sought for so long. With countless awards to its name, Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. RATED: PG-13 intense thematic elements like prostitution, suicide, war violence, coarse language, and emotionally disturbing scenes of poverty, abuse, and mass casualties. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: MEDW27-5221E - PHANTON OF THE OPERA - BROADWAY GR 8/12/27 *Deadline to register is 5/1/27The Phantom of the Opera is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, playing to over 160 million people in 47 territories and 195 cities in 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting, and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade,” and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness, and passions collide. RATED: PG-13. This production contains theatrical haze, fog, prop guns, blank firing, and open flame. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity Level: LOW

Attorney Michael Herring offers free legal advice to our seniors on the last Monday of every month at the Rockford Community Services building, located at 350 N. Main Street, Rockford. If you are interested, you must call our office at 616.863.6322 to get on the schedule. Each appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Monday's, September 28 & October 26. Pre-registration is required *No appointmnets in November or December due to the holidays.

Are you feeling lucky? Join us for a trip down to Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Michigan. Receive $10 in free play and a $10 dining credit to use while you are there. Spend some time enjoying this lovely casino at your leisure. Lunch is on your own with a number of options. Must be 21 years old to enter casino. Transportation provided by Rockford Schools. We will be at the casino from approximately 9:30 am - 1:00 pm.

For Rockford Seniors: Come and enjoy an evening with friends at the Rockford Freshman Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner is served at 6:00 pm. Entertainment follows the meal. A free-will donation of cash is collected for the North Kent Connect. Cost is $15.00 per person and reservations are required. Please call 616-863-6322 with questions.

Holly's Tech Time offers 30-minute one-on-one appointments on class days (you do not need to attend a class to schedule a one-on-one). Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop with you to receive personalized help with your device. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, and appointments will be booked starting at 12:45 in 30-minute increments. Items not covered are: desktop computers, any kind of networks, and wireless printers. Please call our office to find out available schedule openings. M-F 8-4 (616) 863-6322

Tech Information and assistance by Holly Young Learn to work your new tech like a pro! Tech Time is one hour, lecture-style, with time for some Q&A, and provides valuable information about basic tech products you might encounter in your daily life. Each class highlights a different subject around technology and provides patient and thorough instruction in an easy-to-follow format. Holly has a “no question is too dumb” philosophy and has a knack for explaining technical topics in easy-to-understand language. She has a passion for all things “techie”. She also offers in-home consultations.

Each month we invite you to join us for lunch and an informative presentation. Our presenters might be authors, historians, story tellers, or something entirely different! Topics and menus will change from month to month, but it is always a good time to meet up with area residents for some interesting information and a tasty lunch. Catering is provided by RPS Food Services. One entree item with side, drink, and dessert is offered. All efforts will be made to accommodate individual dietary needs by substituting with what we have available. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. (Pre-registration is required) F26-5261A- THE RIDGE: Friday, September 18 $10Presented by Jayson Otto. After the Great Panic of 1837, eastern settlers looked west for land. A year earlier, the Treaty of Washington was negotiated, ceding over a third of Michigan’s land mass from the Odawa and Ojibway people. This talk will focus on an important swath of land northwest of Grand Rapids, now known as the Fruit Ridge, or simply “The Ridge,” which was opened for American colonization following these historical turning points. With the help of some newly discovered letters by early settler Adelia Hills, Jayson will add to the fascinating story of this unique ecological and cultural place in Michigan, a space which went from a contested space of poor squatters, dispossessed indigenous farmers, and eastern Yankees to what is now one of the most productive apple regions in the country. F26-5261B- BOMBS AWAY: Friday, October 16 $10Presented by Ric Mixter. The Great Lakes have been home to military installations since 1755, and aircraft have flown from this region nearly since the first engined aircraft took to the sky. Selfridge Air National Guard (ANG) is named for the first casualty in powered flight, a young lieutenant named Thomas Selfridge who crashed while flying with Orville Wright. Selfridge was also home to the Tuskegee Airmen, an elite group of African American pilots who flew in World War II. Bombs Away chronicles the most famous missions of four air bases: Sawyer, Wurtsmith, Selfridge, and Kincheloe, which was home to nuclear-armed B-52s from 1961 to 1977. This base was also among the first in a missile defense network called BOMARC, which once shielded North America from Soviet threats. Ric’s lecture features the Tuskegee Airmen, bomber activity in Vietnam, and long-range missions that quickly ended the war in Iraq. Also highlighted is bomber production in Michigan, where “Rosie the Riveter” assembled B-24 Liberators used in World War II. F26-5261C- LAKE MICHIGAN CIRCLE TOUR: Friday, November 20 $10 Presented by Dianna Stampfler. Vacationers have been looping the lake for generations, but the official “Lake Michigan Circle Tour” route wasn’t established until the 1980s when the Michigan Department of Transportation teamed up with West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) to create the route and its official guidebook. Along the way, find more than 100 lighthouses, countless islands, unique attractions, parks and natural areas, miles of glorious beaches, quaint harbor towns, an internationally-recognized urban center, and one “modern marvel,” the Mackinac Bridge. You are invited to take a virtual tour to some of the Lake Michigan Circle Tour’s well-known destinations and its best-kept secrets with Dianna Stampfler, who worked for 7 years at WMTA as a primary researcher and promoter of the route.

Join the Lunch Bunch for a fun afternoon trip around Greater Grand Rapids. We will find a fun place for lunch, an interesting tour, some great shopping, or all three! we travel with a Rockford School bus to various locations. F26-5160A- Heritage Restaurant GRCC Fine Dining Experience: Thursday, September 17 $45The Heritage Restaurant on the GRCC campus is a unique fine dining experience with world-class service. It is staffed by culinary school students under the direct supervision of Chef Professors and Table Service Professors. Truly a 5-star dining experience at an affordable price. You will need to choose your lunch entree at the time of registration. The number of entrée choices is limited to balance entrées across the group. Entrée Choices are: AMISH COQ AU VIN- Chicken, pearl onions, Bordeaux reduction, buttery pancetta polenta. CEDAR PLANKED SALMON (GF)- Butterbeans, shishito peppers, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, basil pistou. STUFFED QUIAL AL MALTA- Filled with fennel-scented Mediterranean sausage and fresh herbs, sweet potatoes, garden vegetables, Marsala glaze reduction. PORTUGUESE STYLE CAMAROES RECHEADOS- Crab stuffed shrimp, garlic herb sauce, root vegetables, chili flakes, saffron rice. JAPANESE BEEF TERIYAKI- Marinated beef strips, mirin, sake, soy, sesame, stir-fry vegetables. HAUTE STYLE BEEF- Beef tenderloin will be cooked to medium unless a guest requests a different temperature. Transportation provided by RPS. Activity level: MED. F26-5160B- TANGER OUTLETS GR: Tuesday, September 22 $15 Knock out that holiday shopping early or just wander and browse with us for a fun day shopping at Tanger Outlet Grand Rapids. Over 50 outlet stores featuring a wide variety of goods. Lunch is on your own at any of the delicious on-site dining spots. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: HIGH. F26-5160C- EASTERN KILLE DISTILLERY TOUR AND TASTING: Tuesday, September 29 $20Step inside the world of small-batch spirits and discover what goes into every bottle. On this guided distillery tour, you’ll follow the journey from raw ingredients to finished pour—walking through each stage of the production process with the people who craft it. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into the techniques, traditions, and creative decisions that shape each spirit. The experience concludes with a thoughtfully guided tasting, where you’ll sample a selection of house-made spirits and learn how to appreciate their distinct character, aroma, and finish. After our tour we will stay for lunch. Each guest will receive 20% off food and cocktails. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: MED. F26-5160D- FRED MEIJER GARDEN CHIHULY EXHIBIT: Wednesday, October 14 $48Join us to visit one of the Midwest's leading cultural destinations right here in West Michigan. Our trip will include a guided tram tour around the Chihuly exhibits in the garden as well as admission to view all the Chihuly Glass installations inside. Lunch is available in the café on your own. Meijer Garden Membership cannot be applied for this trip. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: MEDF26-5160E- FALL COLOR, COVERED BRIDGES< FOOD< AND CIDER TOUR: Friday, October 23 $40 Enjoy the fall color as we wind our way through the beautiful countryside of Eastern Kent County, including stops at the iconic Fallasburg Covered Bridge, a 100-foot-long historic span across the Flat River built in 1871. The Orchards at Red Barn, whose apple orchards include a farm store, ice cream parlor, bakery, and are home to Painted Turtle Hard Cider. We will also stop at Townsend Park in Cannonsburg to view the 1926 stone-and-timber pavilion along the scenic Bear Creek. Along the way, we will enjoy a selection of meats and cheeses, fresh apples, and a boxed lunch. Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: MED.F26-5160F- CHRISTKINDLE MARKT AT THE GRAND RAPIDS MARKET: Wednesday, December 16 $15Christkindl Markt is a Christmas village lined with artisan gift and food vendors, live holiday entertainment, and festive family fun. Inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, this winter wonderland is filled with unique holiday experiences illuminated with international flair. Adjacent to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, a 138,000 square foot public market with 17 individual merchants featuring dine-in, carry-out, specialty grocery, and retail options from a culinary collective of butchers, bakers, ice cream makers, and more (lunch is at your own expense) Transportation provided by Rockford Public School Bus. Activity level: MED.

JOIN US AND BECOME A PART OF QUILTS OF VALOR®Quilts of Valor® is a nationwide foundation created to “Cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts.” A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt, machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war. The quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Quilters/sewers meet once a month to work together on a quilt that will be awarded to a service member. We welcome anyone with a little sewing experience. If you don’t sew, we can still use help in cutting and preparing fabric that will be used in our quilts. You may also be interested in donating fabric for our quilts. We hope to see you there!Third Monday of every month, 1:00-3:00pmRockford Administration Building, 350 N. Main St, Rockford - Enter at Community Services Entrance

BBQ lunch and a band! Join area residents for a fun afternoon picnic with live music and conversation. Enjoy some tasty BBQ.