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Northview Senior Citizens is an active and engaged group that is open to all seniors and meets at the Plainfield Senior Center

Northview Senior Citizens is an active and engaged group that is open to all seniors and meets at the Plainfield Senior Center in NE Grand Rapids. We offer a broad spectrum of programming. There is something for most everyone! For more information please visit our website or contact us at (616) 365-6150.

09/28/2026

What a great afternoon!

Our members and guests enjoyed an entertaining and inspiring presentation with Carl Paganelli, who shared behind-the-scenes stories from his years as an NFL referee and federal probation officer.

From making split-second decisions on the football field to lessons learned throughout his career in federal service, Carl gave us plenty of interesting stories, humor, and insight into the importance of teamwork, integrity, and good judgment.

Carl’s presentation was part of our AFL (Apprentice For Life) program, which offers a variety of interesting and educational presentations throughout the year. AFL presentations are free, and you do not need to be a Northview Senior Citizens member to attend! We welcome everyone in the community. (Registration is required).

A big thank you to Carl for spending the afternoon with us and sharing his experiences!

And thank you, Teri Chandler, for capturing these great moments!

09/10/2026

What a day in Port Sanilac!

Our motorcoach adventure to Port Sanilac was a wonderful day filled with history, beautiful scenery, and plenty of fun! We dodged a few raindrops, climbed to the top of the Port Sanilac Lighthouse, and enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Stone Lodge.

We also stepped back in time with a tour of the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum, where we explored local history and learned more about life in the area.

A little rain didn’t dampen our spirits! Thanks to everyone who joined us and made the day so enjoyable.

Enjoy a few photos from our Port Sanilac adventure! Thank you Teri Chandler for sharing these with us!

08/28/2026

The secret is finally out! Our 17th Annual Brown Bag Mystery Trip took us to beautiful Elk Rapids and Alden, Michigan!

Our mystery adventure included:
*A tour of the Music House Museum
*A delicious lunch at The DAM Shop
*Exploring the charming shops and sights of Elk Rapids and Alden
*And, of course, some VERY special surprises tucked inside our Brown Bags!

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful local businesses who helped make our Brown Bags extra special by filling them with treats:

*Michigander Bakery & Coffee Co.
*Wildflower Soapworks
*Amy Kate Design / Golden Hill Farms
*Harvey’s Trading Co.
*Alden Mill House

What a fun day of exploring, eating, shopping, and discovering new places! Thank you to everyone who joined us on this year’s mystery adventure.

Enjoy the photos—and if you missed out this year, join us next summer for our 18th Annual Brown Bag Mystery Trip! Who knows where we’ll end up?

08/19/2026

🌸 Fields of Color! 💐
We had not one, but two beautiful mornings at Bremer Produce U-Pick Flower Farm! Our groups visited on Tuesday and Wednesday, enjoying the sunshine, colorful blooms, and the fun of picking their own flowers.
So many gorgeous flowers, happy faces, and beautiful memories! 🌻🌷 A special thank you to Teri Chandler for taking such beautiful photos!

08/18/2026

Creativity was shining bright yesterday!

Our crafters had a great time making colorful decorative lamps with tongue depressors and hot glue. A big thank-you to senior center member Karen Hunt-Brown for teaching this fun and creative class!

Look at these fabulous creations!

08/13/2026

The senior center may be closed this week for maintenance, but many of our members were able to enjoy a wonderful open air piano concert at Heritage Van Strien Chapel. Thank you Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes for the awesome concert and Nick Ayoub for sharing your talents on the piano!

08/06/2026

A Mystery Destination. Unexpected Surprises. Unforgettable Memories

Join us for our annual Brown Bag Mystery Trip, where the destination stays a secret until we arrive. Along the way, the special places we visit will surprise you with fun gifts and goodies to tuck into your brown paper bag to take home!

Past mystery adventures have included:
Alma, MI & the Ziibiwing Center
Chelsea, MI & the Michigan International Speedway
Pentwater, MI & Manistee, MI
Dexter, MI & Brighton, MI

Where will this year's adventure take us? We aren't telling! 😄

Choose your date:
• August 25
• August 26
• August 27

$152 per person

A day of mystery, surprises, great company, and a brown bag that gets a little fuller with every stop... what could be more fun? Reserve your spot and let the guessing begin!

Call us or email us to register or be added to our Waiting List
Membership is required
616-365-6150
[email protected]

07/24/2026

What an incredible day on the water!

Two groups of Northview Senior Citizens teamed up with the Northview High School rowing team for a one-of-a-kind rowing experience. After learning the basics and practicing on rowing machines, it was time to launch onto the water!

Everyone quickly discovered that rowing is much harder than it looks—but with encouragement from the student rowers, lots of laughs, and beautiful weather, it turned into a fantastic day. Thank you to the Northview High School rowing team for sharing your skills and making this such a memorable experience!

07/20/2026

We had a wonderful (and smoky) day exploring the Windy City! A special thank you to Jim Kwasteniet, who brought Chicago's rich history to life as our step-on guide with fascinating stories throughout the day.

Our visit to the historic Pullman Factory included time exploring the grounds and learning about the legacy of the Pullman community and factory. It was an unusually smoky day due to the Canadian wildfires, giving Chicago a very different look than usual.

After lunch at Millennium Park—and, of course, photos at "The Bean"—we enjoyed an unforgettable architecture river cruise, taking in Chicago's iconic skyline from the water. It was another memorable day of history, sightseeing, and great company!
Thank you Teri Chandler for the amazing photos! You can view the rest of her photos at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UEVUBPmCHjW5Dc5V6

Address

5255 Grand River Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49525

Telephone

(616) 365-6150

Website

http://www.northviewseniors.org/

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