City of Gibraltar

Senior Citizens

Senior Programs

Meals on Wheels is available for homebound persons 60 years or older, providing home delivery of a lunch meal from the Gibraltar Senior Nutrition Site.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For details and information, call Gibraltar Meals on Wheels at (734) 676-3903 (between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) or Wayne County at (734) 326-5202.
To see if you qualify for this program, please call the LaJoy Group at (734) 259-7584.

The city offers free, wheelchair accessible, transportation service for Gibraltar residents who are either disabled or senior citizens (age 60 or older) without a vehicle or are unable to drive due to medical reasons.  This is a point-to-point service that is reserved for doctor’s appointments only with a scheduled weekly shopping trip. The service for appointments is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday — appointment times can be no earlier than 8:30 AM and no later than  2:30 PM. Service areas are to remain downriver; no further than Lincoln Park, Taylor or Rockwood. Grocery shopping is always on Wednesdays with resident pick-up around 9:30 AM. Shopping groups are usually taken to either Meijer or Walmart. 

Reservations must be made no later than 48 hours in advance, and are limited to 2 appointments per resident per week (not including shopping trips). To schedule an appointment, please call Gibraltar City Hall at (734) 676-3900

Registration is now open for the 2026 Downriver Senior Olympics! 🏅
 
If you’re 55+ and live in a Downriver community, you’re invited to join us August 10-14 in Lincoln Park for a week of activity, friendly competition, and fun.
 
Choose from a variety of events including pickleball, bowling, golf, bocce, shuffleboard, billiards, tennis, basketball, brain games, a fun walk, a 5K bike race, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or trying something new, there’s a place for everyone.
 
More information can be found in the DSO packet here: https://cityofgibraltarmi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DSO-2026-Packet.pdf
 
Be sure to register by June 30!
 
If you have any questions or want to sign up, feel free to contact Hannah Ruffner, our Parks & Recreation Director at 734-603-9380 or hruffner@cityofgibraltarmi.gov