Wow, best hidden gem in Detroit for Seniors! What ever your…read moreneeds are will be met at St. Patrick senior center! With more to come, join us $15/year! The transportation can be arranged through the center. They also provide $2 lunch in dining room or $2.50 to carry out! Different resources and programs are on going daily! Drop by for a visit, you will be impressed

The Center is a place where seniors don't act old. There are all kinds of classes: dance,…read moreexercise, art, singing, computer, sewing; there's travel, shopping, pool/billiards; there's a medical clinic and a Health advocacy program where seniors are trained to assist seniors with medical issues. Best of all is the 7 day a week lunch program (meals from scratch) for only $2. Annual membership is only $5 for age 60+, slightly higher age 55-60.

The ONLY REASON I am giving this HORRIBLE place a 5 star rating is because of ONE young lady- MS…read more DESTINI HASSELL (REESA-Unemployment). This young lady WAS SOOOOOO KIND, PROFESSIONAL, and just a BREATH OF FRESH AIR, I witnessed young women coming to work as THOUGH THEY JUST ROLLED OUT OF BED and came in to work. One young woman had on a pair of plaid dirty pant THAT WAS SOOOOOOO TIGHT, if she had to pick up something that fallen on the floor she surely would have busted completely out of them. I'm sure that there is a dress code written in an Employee Handbook somewhere, but it is NOT BEING ENFORCED. I hope that I NEVER HAVE TO RETURN TO the northwest activity EVER AGAIN.

Great Facility for the whole Family. I've been taking my Family here for at least the last 30 yearsread more

The DIS is a beautiful community center remodeled from a old grade school…read more The campus is nestled inside of a residential community on the west side of Detroit. The space is filled with nonprofit businesses offering much needed community resources. There is also a gym space, a renovated swimming pool area, which unfortunately no longer houses a pool, but it is now a cool rental space. There's also a convenience store, a Toarmina's Pizza, a community laundry space and a cool arcade inside. I've visited on a number of occasions as the agency I work for has remote offices in the space, offering various resources for the community. It's also a great place to network and meet other Detroiters. The parking lot is sizable and the building is managed by a great company and is secured with guards, inside and out.

I'd greatly and highly recommend this beautiful facility. It gave me great pride and honor to have…read moreour sister celebration of life ceremony here. I as well as many of my family members, are alumni of Durfee Middle School. What they have done here has preserved a wonderful landmark of our community. It's a blessing to have our former middle school preserved in a positive manner.

I stumbled upon open door thrift store today. I've definitely not ever given a five star before…read more But this store really was charming. It probably is more of a 4 to 4 1/2 star but honestly, when actually comparing it to others, I would give it a five. If I compare it to resale stores, maybe a then a 4. The way it was organized was terrific, and it made things very easy to find. The staff working, there were friendly, helpful, and overall just kind. And the selection of certain items were very good. I would probably say in terms of quantity and overall quality it would depend what you're looking for. Clothing I would probably say is a 3 to 4 star experience based on amount and pricing. But if you're looking for HomeGoods, kitchenware, or other things of that genre, it has a lot to offer. I was particularly impressed that they took the time to label the size and type of the linens. This is not something I've seen done at a thrift store before and it is extremely useful. I actually ended up getting some curtains for my photography business as a result. Normally, I don't take that risk because I can't tell what they might fit like. The linen area was amazing. Highly recommend if you're looking for table cloths, sheets, placemats, etc.. I also was impressed with how they have the jewelry laid out. And it made me think about some of the stuff that I have wanted to donate for jewelry, but I haven't felt comfortable bringing to Goodwill or Salvation Army. I may donate some costume jewelry here soon. Definitely I will be back and I'm so glad I discovered this place today. Well I didn't buy clothes. I would definitely skim through them again in the future. But I will for sure. Be coming to do prop source in here. Prices were fair, even if there was no Gimmick sales. I would rather have prices upfront that are good anyway.

Open Door Thrift store proved to be everything I look for. The pricing was easy to understand and…read morethe selection was phenomenal. I really admired that people with very difficult barriers to employment played such an important role to the running of the establishment.

Wonderful place for the elderly to go and socialize . They have so many different things that…read morecovers all of the bases. They also have an amazing equipment closet that can be utilized by anyone (you don't have to live in the city or be a member) that has all equipment you can think of to help older people. Highly recommend them!

Sweet and understanding at the door to welcome you my mom is severely ill and I need incondeince…read moreproducts they helped me and my family with a wheelchair for her sincerely Ms. Sivanov

Amazing location for our son's wedding. Venue was gorgeous, staff were awesome and the food was…read moreamazing.

It's sad that this place is being sold. I went here for the first time in October 2025 for a work…read moreevent and everyone enjoyed themselves. The building is beautiful and it semi-formal vibe, but still sort of cozy due to it's location. The staff are knowledgeable and courteous, and the food was great.

I've lived in Troy for a year and didn't know about this wonderful location…read more I came here to participate in a book fair to promote my CISSP book I didn't realize there was a pool here, weightlifting, computers, classes and more! I'll be back

I'm extremely disappointed and hurt by the way my family was treated at both the Livonia and Troy…read moreRec Centers. My son met the 42-inch height requirement and has safely enjoyed similar attractions before, yet we were still made to feel uncomfortable and singled out throughout our visit. What upset me the most was watching my son cry after getting hurt, and instead of showing concern or compassion, staff looked at him, walked away, and laughed with another coworker. As a parent, that was heartbreaking and completely unacceptable to witness. No child should ever be treated with such disregard, especially when they are visibly upset and crying. Throughout the visit, my children both older and younger were watched excessively, which made us feel targeted instead of welcomed. As a Black family, the treatment we experienced raised serious concerns about bias and discrimination. I fully understand the importance of safety rules, but rules should be enforced respectfully and equally for everyone. Families come to these facilities to feel safe and enjoy time together, not to feel humiliated, ignored, or judged. I will be contacting the district and administration for both facilities to formally report these experiences and seek accountability. I hope steps are taken to ensure no other family or child is made to feel this way again.

Starts from the walk in smiles on the faces at the desk the greetings the enjoyment when they see…read moremy grandchildren on Tuesdays. I like to joke around and for five years they have heard I am back! As for the life guards and the directors amazing any miss haps which happens they are right there to stop it. If it should carry on the directors step in and I have seen families escorted out of the pool area just for being a nuisance. I go Tuesdays Thursdays for water areobics and on Fridays with my grand children, the pool staff look out for bullying and there can be alot, but like I said the bullies adults and children are dismissed out of the pool. Kids are their top priority and no shannonigans is allowed.

I am very disappointed with the customer service at the Warren Community Center in Warren, MI. I…read morevisited the center twice within the last two weeks to get information about swimming lesson registration for my children. Unfortunately, both times the experience was unpleasant. The employees at the front desk were rude, unhelpful, and unfriendly. Today, I waited for around 15 minutes while one employee kept looking at her computer and another was on the phone. Even when I finally asked for assistance, the response and attitude were not welcoming or professional. As a city community center that serves families and residents, I believe staff should be respectful, cooperative, and willing to help people with basic questions. Instead, I left feeling upset and disappointed by how we were treated. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and works on improving customer service for families visiting the center.

Great center with a large gym plus basketball courts, a running track and 2 pools. There's also an…read moreart exhibit and theater for live performances

Was seeking a local gym for classes while visiting the area and came across this place not too far…read morefrom the hotel that we're staying at. So happy I did! Drop in rate is 10.00 per class. A variety of classes are offered 7 days a week but unfortunately this past Sunday's were cancelled due to some special event they had (website's schedule is up to date). To book a class is super easy; choose which class you want and it tells you how many open spots are left. You pay via credit card and receive an email confirmation. Upon arrival you just go to either of the studios where the classes are held. I booked a spin class and the instructor came up to introduce herself and asked my name and said she saw it on her roster. As for the class, it was very good and the instructor (Jill) was super nice and chatted with her a bit after. Facility is very clean and the bikes were in excellent condition. The only con is it is very hard to find as there is no signage indicating where the center is located (you see the theater upon arrival). I stopped and asked what appeared to be some city road/construction workers and one was able to give me directions. Saw the building with a huge parking lot and assumed that was it as I saw some people going in who were in workout gear and carrying gym bags. Once you initially find it you are good to go and know what/where to go.

Friends, I stopped…read moreby the American Red Cross and made a special donation yesterday. I am an Apheresis donor, meaning they don't take the traditional whole blood, only the component(s) they need the most, and returning the rest to me. Yesterday I made a triple - my donation of platelets was enough to help three separate recipients. Apparently, this was a first for me, as I have made double donations many times before. Apheresis involves being hooked up to a machine and having the blood cycled through, filtering out the component that they need most. In addition to platelets, I have given red blood cells in the past, sometimes double-red donations. I was told of a video that was shot a couple years ago here in Detroit by a local TV station - WDIV Channel 4. It walks you through the whole process from donor to recipient(s). A little over 12 minutes long, even if you have never donated blood, it should be interesting to see how the blood makes it's way from one arm to the next, saving lives that would otherwise be lost. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFNnQmV-kS4

If more of the public saw donation centres like Berkley's, they might be inclined to swing around…read moreevery 56 days to pump out a pint. No longer do you have to experience the life of British sailor on the high seas, swinging in a cot of nylon straps about a foot off the floor. Modern conveniences turn this blood donation into a luxury cruise. Really, you don't have to go anywhere and you get to watch traffic sail by on Woodward with a slightly lightheaded feeling. Friendly staff cater to your needs, bringing pillows and making sure you are comfortable. At the end you get to stop at the snack bar for cookies, juice and water, serenaded by soft rock and smiling seniors who volunteer and work here. Being stabbed in the arm by a long, pointy needle isn't that different from being on board the average ship, right? Like a good Princess Cruise or Carnival boat, you're expected to sprawl out and enjoy yourself in cozy reclining chair/beds. Do away with those horrible strappy contraptions at temporary donation sites, and hie yourself here for a great thirty minute stopover. Get in some reading, chat with the entertaining staff, or daydream. It's cheaper than popping down to a dock and you have far less chance of getting Norovirus. Cruise ships only wish they were this clean. The longest part of your visit will be post check-in when you run the gauntlet of reading materials and waiting on a doctor or nurse to check your hemoglobin in. Customs on a tiny island is usually worse though peak hours can be a bit of a drag. Unlike those ports of call, Berkley Blood Centre offers magazines for those who don't come armed with their own book or Kindle. Once you're through, though, the stay is a quick and efficient one. The staff have their procedures down and smoothly progress through setting you up and explaining the rules until you're pumping your fist in the air and looking forward to that prize cookie. The Blood Center sits at the corner of Catalpa and Woodward across from Trader Joe's and the easy parking. Ample parking can be found in the lot adjacent to the small complex, though expect crowds if the ever delicious Donut Cutter is open. Stop in before hand for a treat to get your blood sugar up in advance!