Local Resources
Feel free to visit the web sites of local organizations or call them to
learn more about our community. If you have any questions or require specific
information about the Grosse Pointes and our referral
services, please email us or
call 1-800-837-6684.
Cultural Organizations
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
1100 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
(313) 884-4222
http://www.fordhouse.org/home.asp
Docent-led tours of Cotswold-style home designed by
Albert Kahn; self-guided tours of grounds. Activities center may be rented
for special events.
Grosse Pointe Arts Council
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 438-2434
http://www.warmemorial.org/
Promotes classic, performing, graphic, literary,
and electronic arts in five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. Publishes
newsletter, brochure, and calendar of events.
Grosse Pointe Historical Society
381 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 884-7010
http://www.gphistorical.org/
Sponsors lectures, walking tours, tours of
Provencal-Weir House at 376 Kercheval Ave. Archives and library are open to
general public. Call for hours.
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Recreation
Assumption Cultural Center
21800 Marter Road
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 779-6111
www.goassumption.org
Enrichment programs for adults and youth, exercise
programs, child care, travel. Call for brochure.
Community Education Department
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
20090 Morningside Drive
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 432-3880
www.gpschools.org/commed/Brochure
Enrichment and recreation programs for all
ages are publicized in brochure distributed to all homes in school district
three times a year. Nominal non-resident fee if not a resident of the Grosse
Pointe school district.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 881-7511
http://www.warmemorial.org/
Enrichment and recreation programs for all ages,
concerts, educational
travel, dances for middle school students. Brochure is mailed to
Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods residents every other month.
Lakeshore Family YMCA
2340l Jefferson
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 778-5811
Adult and youth recreation programs and child care.
Membership fee. Call for brochure.
Neighborhood Club
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 885-4600
Recreation and enrichment programs for all ages,
thrift shop. Brochure is mailed to Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods residents
three times a year. Membership fee.
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Hospitals & Health
Care
Bon Secours Hospital
468 Cadieux
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 343-1000
www.bonsecourscottage.org
Call (586) 779-7900 for Bon Secours Cottage
community health and fitness classes and seminars.
Cottage Hospital
159 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 640-1000
www.bonsecourscottage.org
Call (313) 343-6051 for information about in-home
hospice care.
St John Health
St John Hospital and Medical Center
22101 Moross Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236-2148
(313) 343-4000
www.stjohn.org
Michigan Neurology Institute
22101 Moross Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236-2148
(313) 642-1596
Detroit Medical Center
1(888)DMC-2500
Henry Ford Health System
1(800) Henry Ford
University of Michigan Health System
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Libraries
Grosse Pointe Central Library
10 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 343-2074
Grosse Pointe Park Branch Library
15430 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
(313) 343-2071
Grosse Pointe Woods Branch Library
20600 Mack
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 343-2072
Harper Woods Public Library
19601 Harper
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 343-2575
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Parks & Recreation
City of Grosse Pointe
17147 Maumee
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 885-5800 Parks: (313) 343-5256
City of Grosse Pointe Farms
90 Kerby Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 885-6600 Parks: (313) 343-2375
City of Grosse Pointe Park
15115 E. Jefferson
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
(313) 822-6200 Parks: (313) 822-2812
City of Grosse Pointe Woods
20025 Mack
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 343-2440
Parks: (313) 343-2470 Community Center: (313)
343-2408
City of Harper Woods
19617 Harper
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 343-2500 Parks: (313) 343-2560
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
795 Lake Shore
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236
(313) 881-6565 Parks: (313) 884-7018
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Senior Citizens
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Grosse Pointe Chapter
(313) 881-7209
Monthly meetings; speakers; provides up-to-date
information on health, education, and legislation.
Contact: Howard Winter.
Services for Older Citizens
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 882-9600
Services for older citizens in the Grosse Pointes
and Harper Woods include Meals on Wheels, minor home repairs, tax rebate
filing, information and referral.
Henry Ford/Belmont Continuing Care
19840 Harper
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 881-9556
Nursing care.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Children's Home of Detroit
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 885-3510
www.childrenshomeofdetroit.org
Adults only: Tutoring, entertainment, recreation after
school, visiting family program, ground maintenance, clerical work,
computers, filing, music instruction (piano, guitar, etc.), assist at
Barnard School during school hours.
Contact: Deborah Liedel.
Cottage Hospital
159 Kerchveal
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 640-2455
Youth (14 and up): Mail delivery, information desk,
computers. Adults: Same plus gift shop, assistance in emergency room,
nursing units, library, horticultural care. Free parking and free meals
during volunteer service.
Contact: Pauline Kramer.
Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society
296 Chalfonte Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 884-1551
Youth (12 and up): Assist adults at adoption showings with care of
puppies, provide foster home care for cats or dogs with parental guidance
and supervision, assist with clean-up/set-up at adoption showings. Adults:
Assist with adoption showings, fundraising efforts and activities,
transportation of pets, set-up/clean-up, laundry, telephone contact, provide
foster home care for cats and dogs.
Contact: Corinne Martin, President.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
389 St. Clair Avenue
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-3003
Senior citizens: Assist in elementary schools in
various capacities.
Contact: Janet Truance.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 881-7511
Adults and Youth: Assist at front desk, ticket
sales, mailings, etc.
Contact: Cheryl McKee.
Henry Ford Continuing Care Center
19840 Harper Avenue
Harper Woods, MI 48225-1779
(313) 640-3366
Youth (12 and up): Assist with activities, pet
program. Adults: Assist with bingo, entertainment, church services.
Contact: Marilyn Harper.
Junior League of Detroit
32 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 881-0040
Volunteer opportunities for women over 21 who live
within a 50-mile radius of Detroit. Projects include fundraising activities
(such as the Designers' Show House) that raise money for a wide variety of
children's programs.
Neighborhood Club
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 885-4600
Adults: Thrift shop (September-May only), assist
with sports teams. Youth (7th grade and up): Assist with summer camp
program, computer aides, coaching aides, facility aides (upkeep of
premises).
Contact: Betz Johnson.
George W. Romney
Volunteer Center
United Way Community Services
(313) 226-9430
www.uwsem.org
Computer service provided by United Way Community Services
to match potential volunteers with organizations needing volunteer services.
Services for Older Citizens
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Phone: (313) 882-9600
Youth (12 and up): Help pack meals for
Meals-on-Wheels, assist with meal delivery, office work, computer
assistance, interfaith caregiver program. Adults: Transportation services,
meal deliveries, office assistance, tax return preparation and assistance
with other forms, interfaith care givers.
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