One of these senior events is the Senior Spring Fling, which is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Mulberry Elementary, 5950 Buckwheat Road.

"We just wanted to give honor and tribute to our senior residents," said Thibodeau.

The dance will include dinner, catered by Lighthouse Pasta and Grill, and music provided by Matt Snow, a township resident who will be doing a Sinatra tribute show, she said.

Mary Makley Wolff, a Miami Township trustee, will be attending the event to help out.

"Working with seniors has always been a passion for me," she said. "I've always had a respect for them."

"To me, this is just great that they're doing this," she said of the dance. "It offers opportunities to our older adults. It gives seniors a chance to make friends and look out for each other."

"It's just a nice thing to do," she said.

About 50 people have signed up so far, said Thibodeau. The cost for the dance is $10 per person. To register, contact the township's recreation department at 248-3725, ext. 116.

The Senior Spring Fling isn't the only recreation opportunity for area senior citizens. Other activities, such as Senior Energy, swing dancing and water aerobics, are offered as well. For more information, call 248-3725, ext. 116, or visit www.miamitownshipoh.gov.

lvernon@communitypress.com