Woodhaven Parks + Rec Magazine - SUMMER 2024

Woodhaven

CITY OF WOODHAVEN

RECREATION COMMISSION

GOVERNMENT

Patricia A. Odette Mayor . . .

Jeff Harris City Administrator

734-675-4900

734-675-4932

Kristie Keene City Clerk 734-675-4903

Jeffrey Daigneau Treasurer & Finance Director 734-675-4913

Tim Neighbors Director of Public Service

. 734-675-4919

Mike Schmittou Director of Parks & Recreation . . . . . 734-675-4926

John Tackett Director of Building & Planning

. 734-675-4930 CITY COUNCIL

Jan Sikes Mayor Pro Tem

Preston Adabie Member

Don Belcher Member

J.C. Moczydlowsky Member

Darrel Penix Member

Robert Toth Member

RECREATION DEPT

23101 Hall Rd. | woodhavenrec.activityreg.com

Mike Schmittou Director mschmittou@woodhavenmi.org

PHONE

WOODHAVEN POLICE DEPT

21869 West Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183

Scott Fraczek Chief of Police DISPATCH DESK

WOODHAVEN FIRE DEPT

23040 West Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183

734-676-7337

Brad Myles Fire Chief OFFICE 734-675-4918

WOODHAVEN ANIMAL CONTROL

21860 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183

Becky Eicher Animal Control Officer beicher@woodhavenmi.org PHONE

WOODHAVEN DDA

Lisa Lothringer DDA & Economic Development Exec.

33RD DISTRICT COURT

19000 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183 | 33court.com

PHONE 734-671-0201

The Woodhaven Recreation Commission is an advisory board that meets on the third Monday of the month. The commission supports the City Council and the residents with the development and maintenance of quality parks and facilities; promotes stewardship of open/natural areas; creates and coordinates recreational opportunities that encourage citizen involvement; and fosters a strong sense of community while enhancing the social, cultural and physical well-being of residents and visitors of all ages.

PARKS & REC COMMISSION

MEMBERS

LINDA PUCHALSKY Secretary SALLY LANCASTER Commissioner

MIKE VonLINSOWE Commissioner

MIKE HENEGER Commissioner

SHANNON FULLER Commissioner

SCOTT MAHER Commissioner

TERRY KEKICH Commissioner

TOM CRANE Commissioner

Dear Friends,

WARRIOR STRONG

I am so looking forward to seeing all of your children & grandchildren enjoying our beautiful Civic Center Park this summer. There are multiple playscapes for them to play on, including an allinclusive one for children with special needs. This is what makes Woodhaven a great place to live. We are a city that thinks outside of the box, making sure that everyone is included in our planning. By popular demand, the park now has new pickleball courts. We also have disc golf, batting cages, a splash pad, and completely redone baseball diamonds. Of course, no recreational area is complete without a place for our furry friends to run & play, so we have two beautiful Woodhaven Dog Parks (one for small pups and the other for larger dogs) for your best friends to enjoy.

Are you 62 years or older? We would love for you to join our Senior Club, where you can play cards, show off your bocce ball skills, and attend luncheons (many of which are provided by the City). We also organize both day trips and longer getaways for our seniors to enjoy. We have a fulltime Senior Coordinator who loves to show new members around and give them a calendar of events for the month. Our Senior Coordinator is here for all of our senior residents and can guide them through all of the resources that are available to them, such as transportation, Medicare seminars, safety resources, Meals on Wheels, and more.

Your safety is always our main concern here at the City. We continue to maintain staffing levels in the police department and are striving to increase our fire protection. To that end, we have added several full-time firefighters recently. We know how important it is to feel safe and protected at all times.

So many businesses want to make Woodhaven their home, as it has become the place to live. Coming soon will be Culver’s, Dairy Queen Chill & Grill, Pita Way, and El Vaquero.

I am looking forward to seeing many of you at this year’s celebration of Uncle Sam Jam. Please come and enjoy the free entertainment and fireworks show.

Never hesitate to contact me if you have any issues. My door is always open.

Patty Odette, D. C. Mayor for the City of Woodhaven

RENTAL INFO

Woodhaven facilities:

WOODHAVEN • PARK PAVILION 24135 HALL RD (734-675-4926)

Reservation requests for the Park Pavilion begin the first Monday in April for Residents, and the first Monday in May for Non-Residents.

W Pavilion opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m.

W NO Fires; NO Alcoholic Beverages; and NO Parking on the grass.

W The Rental Party of this agreement hereby waives any and all claims against the City of Woodhaven, its agents or employees and assumes the responsibility of defending any claims of third parties as a result of rental party’s conduct.

W There will be a non-refundable fee to reserve the Park Pavilion on a Saturday or Sunday.

RENTAL FEES

Parties of LESS than 200 people .

Parties of MORE than 200 people .

$40 ( Resident) . . .

$60 ( Resident)

$65 ( Non-Resident)

$85 ( Non-Resident)

W The pavilion fees are applicable to all groups/organizations wishing to use the Park Pavilion. There will be no waiving of these fees.

W No staked tents or inflatables without prior approval of Woodhaven Recreation Department. Renter will be held liable for any damage to underground utilities due to staking of such tents.

WOODHAVEN • COMMUNITY CENTER 23101 HALL RD (734-675-4926)

The Woodhaven Community Center opens and closes as per prior arrangements made in the office:

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2 p.m. to 12 Midnight

. 8 a.m. to 12 Midnight SUNDAY .

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Please contact the Woodhaven Recreation Department to determine if the date you wish to reserve is available. If the Woodhaven Community Center Hall or Woodhaven Park Pavilion is available on your preferred date, you will be asked to register in person at the Recreation Department office.

NOTE: You must be a Resident of Woodhaven to reserve the Woodhaven Community Center.

W Reservations must be confirmed 30 days prior to reservation date w/ rental fee paid in full at that time.

W Security Deposit is non-refundable if a cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the event

RENTAL FEES

MAIN HALL

150 person capacity for Large Hall; 10 hour maximum per event

Saturday & Sunday. . . . $350

Reduced Friday Rate.

Security Deposit.

$275

$275

KITCHEN

STAGE

ONLY available to a Licensed Caterer Includes use of Kitchen, Appliances, and Cookware.

Reduced Friday Rate.

$125

$100

Under no circumstances is the stage to be moved by the rental party Usage Fee.

DEPOSIT: The required security deposits are due upon application and may be forfeited if cancelled with less than six (6) months notice of cancellation.

CANCELLATION: If rental is cancelled six (6) months prior to the date of your rental, the security deposit will be refunded. If less than six months notice is given for cancellation, then the security deposit will be forfeited.

$50

Senior

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Summer 2024 PARK PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

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Profile Who is Who at City Hall?

In this edition of the Woodhaven Profile, the only official Woodhaven publication, we are starting a new feature: “Who is Who at City Hall?”

Let’s kick this off with the Department of Economic Development and the DDA (Downtown Development Authority). These two departments operate under the leadership of Lisa M. Lothringer.

Mrs. Lothringer has been with the city of Woodhaven since early September of 2023 and hit the ground running to complete reporting requirements for the DDA and collaborating with the city’s planning and engineering firms on current and future projects.

ship. Besides being responsible for public relations and marketing, there were three major projects completed during her tenure. These included the $1.15 million Quirk Park Splash Pad and Playground project, a $2.83 million Placemaking project in the center of the business district and a Pedestrian bridge over I94 to connect the two sides of the DDA district.

Prior to coming to Woodhaven, Lothringer spent 8 years as the DDA Deputy Director in Van Buren Town-

Mrs. Lothringer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Siena Heights University in Adrian, where she graduated magna cum laude and an Associate of Science from Monroe County Community College. She resides in Carleton/Ash Township with her husband, John. They have two adult sons, Joshua, and John, who both live in the area. •

Ed Odette, Deputy Director of Woodhaven Parks and Recreation, retired on April 4. A party with the many co-workers from and friends he’s made through his long tenure with the City of Woodhaven was held at Maverick’s.

Lisa Lothringer

Connecting Lives: Diverse Voices, Shared Community Stories

Profile

We are blessed to have a collaborative relationship with the School District in supporting the program with facilities, promotion, funding and meetings each year to help the program ,s efficiency.

– Mike Schmittou

PARKS

AND RECREATION DIRECTOR CITY OF WOODHAVEN

Woodhaven Playground Program

FOR FOUR DECADES, the Woodhaven Summer Playground Program has given local youths the opportunity to stay active socially, educationally, and physically during their summer break. Throughout that time, its mission has remained the same. “The program has been around for 40 years, and the same values and community driven practices are still in place today,” says Mike Schmittou, Woodhaven Director of Parks and Recreation. As a result, most current staff of the camp are also alumni. In fact, many current workers end up training future workers to be involved in various facets of the camp.

For much of the summer each year, the young participants are able to engage in various stimulative activities with one another. Children ages 5 to 13 learn collaborative skills, among other valuable lessons, through a variety of means. Students are placed in grade appropriate groups to learn and participate together. According to Schmittou, “Throughout daily schedules, children go through a rotation consisting of gym activities, sit down games, board games, outdoor games, arts, and crafts.” In addition, participants are able to go on field trips that include recreational and educational outings. The 8-week program, which runs five days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., also features several special events to keep youth engaged. This year, the nearly 900 participants will be dispersed to five different locations in the Woodhaven area from June 17th to August 9th.

While the program enriches the community, the Woodhaven Summer Playground Program has also been heartily supported by the community. One such example is in their relationship with the Woodhaven Brownstown School District.

“We are blessed to have a collaborative relationship with the School District in supporting the program with facilities, promotion, funding and meetings each year to help the program's efficiency,” explains Schmittou. “They were also instrumental in bringing free lunch and snacks for the children in need.”

In a nod to the popularity of the Woodhaven Summer Playground Program, many participants continue to be involved in the camp as workers and counselors well into adulthood. “I myself was a participant as a child. I then became a worker at 16, a school supervisor, program coordinator, and now, parks and recreation director,” explains Schmittou. Virtually everyone in leadership has participated in the program in some form. “My new Program Coordinator, Brianna Charron, went to the summer program as a child, and followed a similar path to becoming our coordinator,” adds Schmittou. The fact that the leaders have also participated in this initiative has allowed for continuity of purpose. “In terms of staffing, from top to bottom, 70% of our workers went to the Summer Playground Program,” Mike said. Because staff are asked to participate with the children in their activities, they have a firsthand view of what goals are to be accomplished. Therefore, they are keenly aware of the mission from year to year. •

For more information, please call the Woodhaven Community Center at 734675-4926, or go to woodhavenmi.org

Throughout daily schedules, children go through a rotation consisting of gym activities, sit down games, board games, outdoor games, arts, and crafts.

Brianna Charron went to the summer program as a child and is now the Summer Playground Program Coordinator.

The Summer Playground Program has been heartily supported by the community

Safety Town (Ages 4 – 6)

Safety Town is an educational program for children entering Kindergarten to learn safe ways to approach school and everyday situations. The children are taught the basics of fire, water, traffic, playground and pet safety, as well as poison control, bus behavior and seatbelt importance. This program is administered by the Woodhaven Police Department.

NOTE: Must be entering Kindergarten in 2024 to register for this program.

astronaut. For added fun, we’ll learn about the various technologies that make space exploration possible while bouncing lasers around the room! Kids will love to build their own Mad Science Skyblazer Rocket and participate in a real “NASA” style rocket launch. Campers will receive many cool NASA take homes!

Days Dates Times

MON-FRI 8/12-8/16 8:00 AM-NOON

Instructor(s): Mad Science Instructors

Fee: $229

W If registered for both Mad Science sessions: $425

Underground Explorers (Ages 7–12 )

Location: Community Center

Instructor(s): Woodhaven Public Safety Officers

Fee: $55 (resident); $60 (non resident)

W A second session may be added depending on enrollment numbers

Magic Camp (Ages 8 –13)

Learn how to do magic in this exciting hands-on class! Two hours a day, with a show at the end! Camp fee includes a magic set.

Calling all Jr. Archaeologists and Paleontologists! Uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations, explore the history of dinosaurs and dig up the ancient past! Learn about archaeology and the techniques used to excavate long lost cities. Discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life. Kids will love to study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils! Camp is filled with cool take homes such as amber keychains, world coins, plaster hand cast and more!

Days Dates Times

MON-FRI 8/12-8/16 1:00-5:00 PM

Instructor(s): Mad Science Instructors

Fee: $229

W If registered for both Mad Science sessions: $425

Location: Community Center

Instructor(s): John Russell, Magician

Fee: $75 (resident); $80 (non resident)

Mad Science Programs

Nasa Academy (Ages 5 –12 )

Mad Science has teamed up with NASA in a quest for exploration! We’ll take a voyage of discovery into the atmosphere and beyond as we explore planets, moons, and other space phenomena in our solar system. Things will heat up as we examine the sun and other stars and discover the difficulties of space travel! Kids will get a firsthand experience of the challenges of living in space as they try to assemble a satellite while training to be an

Pre-K Sports

Pre-K T-Ball (Ages 3 – 5

)

Our program is designed to introduce children to the game through a non-competitive, fun and safe environment. Children will learn introductory/fundamental skills by rotating through stations.

NOTE: Parental involvement is encouraged.

Days Dates Times Age

FRI 5/31-6/28 5:30 - 6:15 PM 3-5 yrs

Location: Civic Center Park Fields

Instructor(s): Joey Henegar

Fee: $40

Skyhawk Programs

Soccer Tots (Ages 3 – 5)

Class will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the class your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their sport skills preparing them for the playground or league play!

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Ages

WED 5/15-6/5 5:30-6:15 PM 3-5 yrs

SESSION 2

Days Dates Times Ages

MON 7/22-8/12 5:30-6:15 PM 3-5 yrs

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff Fee: $65

W Appropriate clothing, water bottle, shin guards, and soccer shoes (or comfortable athletic shoes)

Soccer Class (Ages 6–8)

Using our progressional curriculum, our sport-specific staff will ensure your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. This program focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their sport skills preparing them to play for the playground or league play!

NOTE: This program is perfect for the beginning to intermediate soccer player.

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Ages

WED 5/15-6/5 6:30-7:30 PM 6-8 yrs

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff

Fee: $85

W Appropriate clothing, water bottle, shin guards, and soccer shoes (or comfortable athletic shoes)

Soccer Camp

Our young athletes will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills.

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff Fee: $195

Flag Football Camp

Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football Fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum developed by the experts from USA Football, coaches will teach skills like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling. Participants will gain confidence and learn important life lessons in a fun, positive environment.

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff Fee: $195

Beginning Golf Camp

Skyhawks Beginning Golf is powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences, the recommended entry-level golf program for PGA Junior Golf Camps. The unique, gamesbased play program and modified learning equipment make it easier for kids to hit the ball and experience early success. Putting, chipping, pitching and full swing, are all taught through games, simple repetitive motions and learning rhymes that make it easy for young kids to remember and repeat. Specially designed, age appropriate golf equipment.

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff Fee: $139

Certified Babysitting / CPR / First Aid & Safe Home Alone

Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters. One-day class. Topics include first aid, when and how to call 911, CPR with manikin practice, choking, and more! Students will also learn how to be safe and responsible when home alone, including what to do if somebody comes to the door and the importance of not giving out personal info.

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Ages

THURS 5/23 5:30 - 8:30 PM 11 and older

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Ages

THURS 8/15 5:30 - 8:30 PM 11 and older

SESSION 1 (Adult and Pediatric)

Days Dates Times Ages

MON 8/12 5:30 - 8:30 PM Adult and Pediatric

Location: Community Center

Instructor(s): Live Safe Academy Instructor

Fee: $55 (No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice)

W Please visit livesafeacademy.com/babysitting for more information about Live Safe Academy and program(s)

Important Life Safe Class INFO

NOTE: Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion for Certified Babysitter / CPR / First Aid course by Live Safe Academy.

W Parents, this class is for students who are independent and responsible enough to be responsible for the safety and well-being of younger children without adult supervision

W To be certified students must participate in the entire course from beginning to end and successfully complete all skills, which requires full motor function of all four extremities

W Bring a snack; a pen and paper for notes is optional – No cell phone use during class except during break

W Please note that students must arrive on time to be certified, so please arrive up to 10 minutes early – Please check-in your student at the beginning of class

W Drop-off and pick-up is in the same room as class – This class sometimes ends late (approx.10 minutes)

W If you need a medical exception, send request before class to Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com

Multi-Sport (Baseball & Soccer)

This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. S

SESSION 1 Days Dates Times Ages MON-FRI 7/15-7/19 1:00-4:00 PM 5-8 yrs

SESSION 2 Days Dates Times Ages MON 7/22-8/12 6:30-7:30 PM 6-8 yrs

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff

Fee: $85

W Appropriate clothing, water bottle and comfortable athletic shoes

Important Registration INFO

NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration is on a first come, first served basis

W Registration for I League Baseball – Woodhaven is weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 26

W First time participants MUST provide a birth certificate. Player’s age must be 6 by January 31, 2024 and can’t turn 9 before October 12th

Fall I League Baseball (6-7 yrs)

Woodhaven will be offering a youth Instructional Baseball League again in 2024. Teams will play 1 game per week.

NOTE: I League – Woodhaven is coach pitch.

Days Dates Times Ages

TUES 9/3-10/15 5:30 PM 6-7 yrs

Location: Hall Road (Woodhaven) ballfields

Fee: $70 (shirt and cap are included)

W Times subject to change

Fall I League Baseball (8-9 yrs)

Woodhaven will be offering a youth Instructional Baseball League again in 2024. Teams will play 1 game per week.

NOTE: I League is hybrid player/coach pitch.

Location: Hall Road (Woodhaven) ballfields Fee: $70 (shirt and cap are included)

W Times subject to change

Summer Tennis Lessons

For the youngest players, coaches will be teaching the USTA Quickstart Program, including scaled down balls, racquets, courts and nets.

9/3-10/15 5:30 PM 8-9 yrs SESSION 1 (4 classes)

2 (4 classes)

W 7/8 - 7/17 9:00

3 (4 classes)

W 7/8 - 7/31

Location: Woodhaven High School Tennis Courts

Instructor(s): John Sheets, Woodhaven High School Coach and USTA Certified Staff

Fee: $80 ( per session)

W Racquets are provided (or for purchase) for youngest players; Racquets are not provided for older players

INFO Class and Program Registration

W Woodhaven-Brownstown School District families are considered ‘residents’ for Adult Fitness Classes and Programs

Cardio Drumming & Toning

Cardio Drumming is a full body workout. We move to the rhythm of music using drum sticks, yoga ball and a bucket. We will also focus on toning using light hand weights. Cardio Drumming is great for all fitness levels.

NOTE: Drum kits loaners available (bucket, ball, sticks).

SESSION 1 – MON Days Dates Times Weeks

MON 7/1-8/5 6:30-7:30 PM 6

SESSION 1 – WED Days Dates Times Weeks

WED 6/26-8/7 6:30-7:30 PM 6

(No class on July 3)

SESSION 2 – MON (Morning and evening options)

Days Dates Times Weeks

MON 8/12-9/23 6:30-7:30 PM 6

(No class on August 26 and September 2)

SESSION 2 – WED Days Dates Times Weeks

WED 8/14-9/18 6:30-7:30 PM 6

(No class on August 28 and September 4)

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor(s): Maria Marzuoq

Fee: Fee per each 6 week session(s): $30 (resident); $35 (non resident) Drop-In Fee: $7

W Equipment provided (you are more than welcome to bring your own)

Cardio Drumming & Toning – AM Drop-In Class

Cardio Drumming is a full body workout. We move to the rhythm of music using drum sticks, yoga ball and a bucket. We will also focus on toning using light hand weights. No experience is needed. Cardio Drumming is great for all fitness levels.

NOTE: Drum kits loaners available (bucket, ball, sticks).

Days Dates Times

SAT 6/1-8/10 9:00-10:00 AM

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor(s): Maria Marzuoq

Fee: Drop-In Fee: $7

W Please note the Friday Drop-In class may be cancelled occasionally due to rentals and special events in the community center

W Equipment provided (you are more than welcome to bring your own)

Get Fit with the Hits

All fitness levels are invited to “GET FIT WITH THE HITS!” These easy to follow movement combinations, set to some awesome tunes, are taught in a low impact format with opportunities to ‘pick it up’ if you prefer. Challenge your muscles with resistance tubing (supplied by the instructor) or bring your own light weights. No floorwork. Complete your workout with a relaxing stretch. Our “GET FIT WITH THE HITS!” class is taught by an expert instructor with loads of experience.

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Weeks

THURS 3/16-5/16 6:00-6:45 PM 8

(No class April 4 and 11)

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor(s): Sue Michetti

Fee: $45 (resident); $50 (non resident); Drop-In Fee: $7

W Equipment provided (you are more than welcome to bring your own)

Zumba Gold

Improve your health from the inside out as you energize your body and mind. Learn exciting new moves like salsa, merengue and cumbia. The movements and pace are modified but we keep all the flavor and excitement of the party! The results are amazing. Now you can get groovin’ at a pace that’s right for you.

Line Dancing

Learn to line dance with Connie. Clear instruction and easy to follow lessons. No experience necessary! No partners needed! You will be exercising and having fun while learning the latest line dances. Better yet, the line dancing will enable you to learn balance, rhythm, timing, poise and posture. Join us for dancing and fun!!

SESSION 1

TUES 3/12-5/14 6:30-7:15 PM 8

Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor(s): Sue Michetti

Fee: $50 (resident); $55 (non resident)

W Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat rubber-soled shoes with good support!

Turn Up Dance Fitness

An empowering workout experience that combines dance with elements of fitness (HIIT and toning), Turn Up Dance Fitness is a rapid growing culture and community. We own our greatness, celebrate each other, and evolve unapologetically. We create an enviromnent that feels like a party and cultivates body and mentality transformation. Sculpt, sweat, and dance to today’s top hits, DJ remixes, and hip hop. Experience the Turn Up effect!

NOTE: No dance experience is required.

SESSION 1

MON 5/6-6/3 6:00-7:00 PM 4 (No classes May 27)

SESSION 2

MON 7/1-8/5 5:30-6:30 PM 6

Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor(s): Brittany James

Fee: $30 (Session 1 ( 4 weeks)); Drop-In Fee: $10

$50 (Session 2 ( 6 weeks)); Drop-In Fee: $10

SUMMER SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Weeks

THURS 6/20-8/22 7:00-8:30 PM 8 (No class July 4 and 11)

SUMMER SESSION 2

Days Dates Times Weeks

THURS 8/29-10/17 7:00-8:30 PM 8

Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor(s): Connie Mullen Fee: $40 per session (resident); $45 per session (non resident); Drop-In Fee: $7

Aqua Fitness

Looking for a good workout, but concerned about stress on your joints? Why not try an Aaqua Fitness class! Great for all ages and abilities. It is aerobic exercises performed in the shallow end of the pool, using the water as resistance. Our Aqua Fitness class helps you build cardiovascular stamina, strength, balance and flexibility. It also helps burn body fat and increase circulation to help rehab healing muscles, joints and injuries by placing resistance on your muscles yet has a fraction of the stress and strain on your body.

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Weeks

WED 3/13-5/15 6:00-6:45 PM 8 (No class on April 3 and 10)

Location: Brownstown Middle School Pool

Instructor(s): Sue Michetti Fee: $45 (resident); $50 (non resident) Drop-In Fee: $7

If you are a Woodhaven resident, and 62 or older, there is a world of opportunity waiting for you at the Woodhaven Community Center!

!You can join the Woodhaven Senior Club, which has a wide variety of activities to choose from. Bocce Ball or Cornhole, Mondays at 9:30 a.m.; Lunch/Bunch outing once per month; card games every Tuesday; Bingo on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays as well as on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; and one Friday per month is “Movie Day” at the Center as well. A “Movie Day” is held one Wednesday per month at the Community Center as well.

can enjoy many other travel excursions and activities that change in variety each month, such as: Plays, Casino Trips, Museums, Tours, Dinners, Movies, Feather Bowling, winery visits, ice cream shops, and the list goes on, and on! We even have our own 23 passenger bus which is utilized for our excursions, and it helps keep costs down.

Senior Club Business meeting is on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, and the Senior Social catered luncheon is on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Woodhaven on Wheels

Senior Citizen Transportation Reservations: 734-231-6987 Driver

Woodhaven on Wheels is a curb-to-curb transportation service, providing a means of transportation for senior citizens and residents who are unable to drive for medical reasons.

Eligible to residents age 62 and older and if under age 62 with disability and unable to drive due to medical reasons.

Trips and new activities are announced at the Business Meeting each month and are open to the Club members for 2 weeks. If the trip has not filled up in those 2 weeks, it is then opened to the public. Don’t miss out on these wonderful opportunities to make new friends and experience new adventures!

NOTE: For Woodhaven Senior Club information and/or registration, please contact the Senior Coordinator at 734-675-4926.

at all times for determining the transportation availability

W Persons riding on the van must sign an injury waiver card prior to use after they prove eligibility

Meals on Wheels

Hot meal is delivered to your home four (4) days-a-week (mornings) as part of Wayne County’s nutrition services program.

NOTE: Service is available to qualifying persons 62+

W Call 734-259-7584 to apply for this program

W Holiday meals may also be provided by completing the paperwork given to you by our driver

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 + Call 734-231-6987 (driver) for reservations

W Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance

W Service area is Woodhaven with the borders of: (East) West Jefferson Ave.; (West) Telegraph; (North) Northline; and (South) Vreeland

W Only prescription pick-ups and/or doctor appointments are considered to be essential and will be given priority

The City of Woodhaven, in conjunction with Wayne County, offers The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for individuals who qualify and are also residents of Woodhaven.

W Food distribution through TEFAP takes place the 4th Tuesday of each month, 9-11 am

W Registration will be done the first day of participation

W Please call 734-675-4926 for more information

Senior Olympics

Bocce Ball

The Bocce Courts and equipment will be made available every Monday morning for those interested in playing. NOTE: You don’t need a partner to participate.

Downriver men and women, 55 years of age or older, residing in one of the participating cities within Wayne County are eligible to participate in a variety of events over the five days. Participants will be divided up into groups by their age.

NOTE: Open to Woodhaven Residents age 55 +

Location: Woodhaven Community Center Fee: $8 registeration fee (t-shirt is included –indicate your size during registration)

W Unity Awards Banquet will be held at Crystal Gardens

Morning Exercise – Drop-In

Exercise videos are easy to follow, specifically designed for the active, older adults. Participants enjoy an exciting hour of calorie burning and energizing movements.

NOTE: Participants are encouraged to seek the advice of their physician before beginning any exercise program.

Location: Community Center – Main Hall Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+

PickleBall Open Play

PickleBall Courts and equipment will be made available every day we have the drop in times listed below.

Location: Community Center – Main Hall Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+

W PickleBall courts/play available as weather permits

Cornhole Monday

The City of Woodhaven Community Center – Main Hall and Cornhole equipment will be made available every Monday for those interested in playing.

NOTE: You don’t need a partner to play.

Location: Community Center – Main Hall Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+

Location: Community Center – Bocce Ball Courts Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+

Euchre

Come for the fun! Be a part of this friendly competition.

WED 1st and 3rd Weds 1:00 PM THURS Every Week NOON

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+

Sam Jam Party

Join the party to celebrate with friends while enjoying Food and Soft Drinks. Then finish off the night when we move outside for the Fireworks Display.

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing Fee: $10 for Woodhaven residents 62+

Mid-Summer Cookout

Take a break from the heat and join us for our summer cookout. Enjoy Hot dogs and traditional cookout sides.

Dates

THURS 7/18 NOON Days Dates Times FRI 7/12 Doors open at 6:00 PM Days Dates Times MON April through October 9:30 AM (weather permitting)

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing Fee: TBD for Woodhaven residents 62+

Ice Cream Social

We will have a variety of Ice Cream, Toppings, and sugar free choices as well. Come Join the Fun!!

NOTE: You must sign up in advance for this event.

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing Fee: FREE to Senior Club Members only Days Dates Times THURS 8/22 1:00 PM