Frenchtown Center for Active Adults

Congratulations to our lucky winner, Marcy L. Hicks! Thanks so much, everyone for your support! Enjoy your weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers out there!

HOMETOWN HERITAGE:
MONROE’S AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION

This summer, downtown Monroe will come alive with patriotism, music, and community spirit during Hometown Heritage: Monroe’s America 250 Celebration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

As the nation marks America’s 250th anniversary, the City of Monroe will join communities across the country in celebrating this historic moment with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, held on the 250th anniversary of its first public reading in 1776.

This patriotic celebration offers residents and visitors an opportunity to reflect on the words that helped shape the nation and continue to be remembered nearly two and a half centuries later.

All are invited to gather in downtown Monroe to celebrate 250 years of the American story and share in an evening of history, heritage, and community pride:

• City Market courtesy of Monroe County Michigan Events - 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Opening Ceremony and Posting of the Colors - 5:30 PM
• Patriotic Bell Ringing - 5:55 PM
• Reading of the Declaration of Independence - 6:00 PM
• Live music from the U.S. Air Force Band 'Roots in Blue' - 6:30 PM
• Food trucks
• Family-friendly games and activities, with special appearance by the:
• Imagination Station - 6:30 - 9:30 PM
• Captain America and Captain Marvel - 7:00 to 9:30 PM
• Patriotic displays and community exhibits
• DRONE SHOW AT DUSK courtesy of Monroe County Michigan Events

The event will conclude with an America 250 Drone Show at dusk over the River Raisin. The show will feature 250 drones lighting the night sky with patriotic images and a special Monroe-inspired finale!

All are invited to gather in downtown Monroe to celebrate 250 years of the American story and share in an evening of history, heritage, and community pride.

Congratulations to this year's Prom Queen and King. Bill and Carol Fehse. They also just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.

June Calendar UPDATE. NO WALK-FIT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026

FATHER'S DAY RAFFLE!! It's Father's Day Time! Buy your tickets Now! $2.00 for 1 Ticket. Open to the Public. (need not be present to win)

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Beginning June 1, 2026, and through the month of June, the Center will have purple ribbons to purchase with a donation. This donation will benefit the Adults Day Services Program. Every 5th person to donate will also receive a complementary Alzheimer's license plate.