WE ARE WARRIOR STRONG

Residents, As we continue to move forward with solutions to the train crossings, such as the grade separation on Allen Road, we know that finding tools to assist with the blockages right now is important.

We are happy to announce that an app for your phone or tablet that will allow you to view the train crossings on Allen, King, and Van Horn roads in real time is now available to you. You can find this app in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store by searching Woodhaven Train Crossing or by the QR code shown above.

We understand that this app is not the solution to our train-crossing problem in the community, but a tool to assist our residents and visitors in navigating around the blockages. We hope you find this app helpful in some way.

As always, we want the residents of Woodhaven to live, work and play in a community that is keeping their quality of life a priority. We will continue to work to solve the train issues this community faces one-step at a time.

City of Woodhaven

Please visit woodhavenmi.org for additional information

NOTE: See important info on our new NIXLE COMMUNITY ALERT SYSTEM (pg. 17)

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Woodhaven Community Groups

DETROIT CITY FC/ WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SC

PHONE 313-437-1095 dcfcyouthdownriver.com

DOWNRIVER SENIOR OLYMPICS

PHONE 734-675-4926 downriverseniorsolympics.org

JAYCEES

PHONE 734-284-3861 mijaycees.org

KIWANIS CLUB OF WOODHAVEN

Paul Elsey

PHONE 734-771-0552 woodhavenkiwanis.net

NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL

PHONE 248-454-9700 michiganflagfootball@hotmail.com

WOODHAVEN MOOSE 966

Ed Armiak

PHONE 734-671-6800 lodge966@mooseunits.org

WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN ROTARY CLUB rotary6400.org

WOODHAVEN GARDEN CLUB

Rita Busdecker

PHONE 734-672-6436

DOWNRIVER LACROSSE ASSOCIATION downriverlax.org

WARRIOR ELITE JR. FOOTBALL

PHONE 734-771-4495 warrioreliteathleticclub@gmail.com

City of Woodhaven Parks & Recreation • Learn To Swim Program 2023

Welcome to the Woodhaven Swim program. We are pleased that you have selected our program for your family. All of our swim classes are taught by highly trained and/or certified water safety instructors. We use the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program to provide the highest quality instruction. Our primary goal is to teach all participants to swim to the best of their ability in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

Swim Program • Registration Dates

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool

Instructor: Blake Bannon

Fee: $70 (per session)

LEVEL 2 - Aquatic Skills

The student will move towards solidifying fundamental water skills to become a competent swimmer.

Parent-Child Aquatics

American Red Cross Parent-Tot Aquatics familiarizes young children to the water and prepares them to learn to swim. This course gives parents safety information and teaches techniques to help orient their children to water.

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool

Instructor: Blake Bannon

Fee: $70 (per session)

LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool

Instructor: Blake Bannon

Fee: $70 (per session)

LEVEL 1 - Intro to Water Skills

The student will continue to gain comfort in the water and will learn water safety.

Builds on skills learned in Level 2 (Aquatic Skills) with additional guided practice.

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool

Instructor: Blake Bannon

Fee: $70 (per session)

LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement

Objective is to build confidence in the strokes learned in prior levels and improving aquatic skills. Introduction to all strokes and work toward mastery of Front and Back Crawl.

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool

Instructor: Blake Bannon

Fee: $70 (per session)

LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement (DGJP Training Camp)

Front and Back Crawl for 100 yards; Breaststroke and Sidestroke for 50 yards; Elementary Backstroke for 75 yards; Racing starts and flip turns for all strokes; preparation in order to join a swim club/team; and stroke technique drills.

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool

Instructor: Blake Bannon

Fee: $70 (per session)

Adult & Teen Swimming

Swim class taught by highly trained and/or certified water safety instructors.

Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Pool

Instructor: Blake Bannon

Fee: $70 (per session)

Youth Programs

Safety Town

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 2023.

Magic Camp

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

Days Dates Times Ages

MON-FRI 6/19-6/23 10 AM-NOON 8-13 yrs old

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: John Russell, Magician

Fee: $75 (in district); $80 (out of district)

Young Rembrandts

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Woodhaven Public Safety Officers

Fee: $55 (in district); $60 (out of district)

2023 Summer Park Playground Program

Special program developed in partnership with the Woodhaven - Brownstown School District

This program offers a full schedule of activities every day. A sampling of activities include knock hockey, board games and arts and crafts. Sports activities include basketball, baseball, dodgeball, kick ball, frisbee golf and a variety of lawn games. The Crazy Olympics, Beach Day, Safari Day, Decade Day, Field Day and the Talent Show are just a few of the weekly special events the kids look forward to each year.

NOTE: Children will enjoy fun filled days with our trained and experienced playground staff.

Elementary Drawing (Grades 1st – 5th)

Location: School Locations: Bates, Erving, Gudith, Wegienka, and Yake

Instructor: Trained and experienced playground staff

Fee: $325 – Woodhaven-Brownstown District students (includes Woodhaven and Brownstown residents who attend other school districts)

$390 – Out of district (while spots in the program are available)

W Register online at woodhavenmi.org or in person at the Woodhaven Community Center, 23101 Hall Rd W For more info please call 734-675-4926

Five, fun-filled days await our students as we explore ocean life as they learn to draw and color with pastels and sidewalk chalk. We will create detailed, pastel compositions on each day, focusing on a different ocean-themed subject. We will draw eye-catching sea stars along the shoreline and a pair of vibrant clown fish. We will illustrate a sea turtle with bold patterns as well as a blue crab and a wonderous scene of jellyfish. Our instructions will bring results, and you will want to head to the frame shop with your child’s finished pastel pieces. These pastel drawings will reqard students with a great sense of pride and accomplishment.

Days Dates Times Grades

MON-FRI 8/21-8/25 10 AM-1 PM 1st-5th

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Staff

Fee: $192

W Artists get messy so wear an old T-shirt

W Please send a nut-free snack for the break

Mad Science Programs

Digging Dinos & More…

Take a trip to the past, dig for dinosaur bones and make your very own dinosaur tooth, dinosaur fossil, stegosaurus skeleton and more! You’ll also explore the world of days past, investigate the secrets of the Earth, go on a rock hunt and search for hidden treasures!

Mad Science is dedicated to the safety of the kids in our programs, please visit Detroit.madscience.org to view our current safety protocols.

NASA Academy

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 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.

NOTE: Campers will receive many cool NASA take-homes!

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Mad Science of Michigan Staff

Fee: $209

Secret Agent Lab

Ever dream of becoming a secret agent? We'll start with the basics: From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers have the opportunity to check out spy tech equipment and takehome lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics in a hands-on look at crime scenes! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on investigation of the science that spies use!

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Mad Science of Michigan Staff

Fee: $219 per child

Astro Innovators Camp

Think and act like NASA Innovators during this handson program inspired by NASA’s current missions. The primary focus will include the ARTEMIS mission to the moon during which NASA will land the first woman and next man on the moon’s surface by 2024, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. Kids will design their mission patches and build their own rovers as they put themselves in the shoes of an astronaut.

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Mad Science of Michigan Staff

Fee: $219 per child

Instructor: Mad Science of Michigan Staff

Fee: $219

Pre-K Sports

Pre - K T- Ball (Ages 3 – 5)

Our program is designed to introduce kids to the game through teamwork in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.

NOTE: Parent participation is encouraged!

Soccer Tots (Ages 3

– 5)

Class will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. With this class your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and prepared them for the playground or league play!

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Ages

MON 5/1-5/22 4:30-5:15 PM 3-5 yrs

SESSION 2

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor: Joey Henegar

Fee: $40 (in district); $45 (out of district)

Skyhawk Programs

1stDownTots

(Ages

3 – 5)

1stDownTots is a development program for kids ages 3-5 years old that uses a variety of fun games to engage kids while teaching the sport of football and developing fundamental skills. The goal is to build fitness, muscle coordination, football fundamentals and create a love of the game. We do not do any tackling or blocking at this level.

Days Dates Times Ages

MON 6/5-6/26 5:30-6:15 PM 3-5 yrs

SESSION 3

Days Dates Times Ages

MON 7/17-8/7 5:30-6:15 PM 3-5 yrs

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff

Fee: $65 per participant

W Appropriate clothing, athletic shoes, and water bottle

Pickleball (Ages 5 – 8 and 8 – 12)

Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from playing. Our Piickleball programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship.

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

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Ages

SAT 7/15-8/5 10-11 AM 6-8 yrs

SESSION 1

Days Dates Times Ages SAT 7/15-8/5 11:15-12:15 AM 8-12 yrs

Location: Civic Center Park

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff

Fee: $65 – Resident

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff

Fee: $85 – Resident

W Appropriate clothing, athletic shoes, and water bottle

Flag Football fueled by USA Football (Ages 6 – 8)

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

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. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. NOTE: This program is perfect for the beginning to intermediate athlete.

SESSION 1

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff

Fee: $85 – Resident

W Appropriate clothing, athletic shoes, and water bottle

Soccer Class (Ages 6 – 8)

Using our curriculum and sport-specific staff will ensure your young athlete will gain the technical skills & 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 level soccer player.

6/5-6/26 6:30-7:30 PM 6-8 yrs

Location: Civic Center Park

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff

Fee: $65 – Resident

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

Fee: $85 per participant

W Appropriate clothing, athletic shoes, and water bottle

FALL I – League (Baseball) Woodhaven

Woodhaven will be offering a youth Instructional Baseball League (ages 6-8) again in 2023. I - League teams will play one game per week. The Woodhaven League is coach pitch. NOTE: Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

REGISTRATION

Location: Hall Road ballfields

Fee: $70 (shirt and cap are included)

W First time participants MUST provide a birth certificate for age verification

W Player's age must be 6 by January 31, 2023 and can’t turn 9 before October 12th, 2023

Summer Tennis Lessons

FOR THE YOUNGEST PLAYERS… Coaches will be teaching the USTA Quickstart Program. What is it, you ask? The USTA Quickstart Program provides scaled down balls, racquets, courts and nets for the appropriate age group.

• Racquets are provided or for purchase at the ‘For the Youngest Players’ class

NOTE: Instructors reserve the right to move students to the appropriate class, if needed.

FOR 6TH – 8TH GRADE… Standard yellow balls and regular size nets will be in use for this class.

• Racquets are not provided for the ‘6th – 8th grade class’

NOTE: Please wear the appropriate clothing and shoes as your child will not be able to participate.

Calisthenics Fitness (DGJP Training Camp)

This camp is a family friendly non-judgement youth fitness camp for kids. We will offer one adult session a week as well (High School & older). This camp is structured in a way to give kids/young adults a fun way to stay active and a healthy lifestyle. We develop confidence through hard work and discipline. This camp will have calisthenics based workouts where the drills will involve workouts using strictly your bodyweight. This includes push-ups, pull-ups and squats; while also incorporating drills associated with agility and sports.

NOTE: There will be a session II (dates and times TBD).

Days Dates Times Ages

SUN 5/21-6/25 3-4:30 PM 7-15 yrs

Days Dates Times Ages

SUN 5/21-6/25 5-6:30 PM 16 & older

Location: Play Area & Fitness Trail (by the Hill)

Instructor: Dalton Gadwell & Jake Przybylo

Fee: $25 for full session; $5 for drop-in

W Parents/guardians are welcome to stay/watch activities

W Dress appropriately for athletic activities

Certified Babysitting/CPR/First Aid & Safe Home Alone Course

In this one-day class you will learn to be safe and responsible; build confidence; and gain a competitive edge over other babysitters. 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 information.

NOTE: Students must arrive on time to be certified so please arrive early.

Days Dates Times Ages

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

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Life Safe Academy Instructor

Fee: $50

Location: High School Tennis Courts

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

Fee: $80 (per session)

W Please bring water to stay hydrated

W Please note that students must arrive on time to be certified, so please arrive early

W Check-in your student at the beginning of class

W Drop-off and pick-up is in the classroom - this class sometimes ends late, approximately 10 minutes

Important Registration Note

W Woodhaven-Brownstown School District families are considered ‘residents’ for Adult Fitness programs

Line Dancing

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

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. No experience is needed. Cardio Drumming is great for all fitness levels. NOTE: Drum kits loaners available (bucket, ball and sticks).

SESSION 1 – class on July 3)

SESSION 2 – on September 4)

SESSION 1 –

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Connie Mullen

Fee: Per each session - $40 (Resident); $45 (Non-resident); $7 (Drop-in)

Adult Softball – Fall League

NOTE: Players must be at least 18 years of age and there is no residency requirement.

The league utilizes a one man umpire system. Each team is required to pay the umpire $30.00 (cash) on the field before the first of two games for that evening.

Registration Deadline is Friday, August 4, 2023. League fills fast. First come, first served. Register early!

For more information please call 734-675-4926.

Days Dates Times

TUES Begins 8/22 6:30-10:30 PM

Location: Henry Ford Fields, Civic Center Park

Coordinator: Woodhaven Parks & Recreation Dept.

League Fee: $320 (Fee includes games, softballs, post season tournament and forfeit fee)

W The league fee must be paid before the first game of the season – the fee includes games, softballs, playoffs and forfeit fee class on July 3 and July 5) SESSION 2 –

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Maria Marzouq

Fee: Per session - $60 (Resident); $65 (Non-resident); $7 (Drop-in)

W Equipment provided (you’re welcome to bring your own)

AM Drop-In – Cardio Drumming

NEW morning class – same as our Cardio Drumming & Toning (see above) just earlier in the day and available as drop-in. NOTE: Drum kits loaners available (bucket, ball and sticks).

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Instructor: Maria Marzouq

Fee: $7 (Drop-in)

W Equipment provided (you’re welcome to bring your own)

W Friday drop-in classes may be cancelled occasionally

Woodhaven Senior Club

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 one Monday per month; card games every Tuesday; Bingo on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays as well as on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; also enjoy Bunco, Euchre, and board games throughout the week - see our monthly calendar for dates and times. A “Movie Day” is held one Friday per month at the Community Center as well. Senior Club Business meeting is on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, and the Senior Social catered luncheon is on the 4th Wednesday.

Senior Olympics

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.

NOTE: Registration is on July 7, 2023. Awards Banquet will take place on August 18 at Crystal Gardens.

Days Dates Times

MON – FRI 8/14-8/18 Times vary depending on Day & Event

Location: Woodhaven Community Center

Fee: There is a $7 registration fee (T-Shirt is included – please indicate your size during registration)

W Register at Woodhaven Community Center

Euchre

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

Days Dates Times

WED 1st & 3rd week 1 PM

THURS Every week NOON

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing

Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 and older

!Outside of the scheduled events listed above, you 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.

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 not 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.

Bocce Ball

The Bocce Courts and equipment will be made available every Monday at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting) for those interested. NOTE: You don’t need a partner to play.

Days Dates Times

MON April through October 9:30 AM (weather permitting)

Location: Community Center – Bocce Ball Courts

Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 and older

Morning Exercise – Drop-In

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

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

TUES & THURS Year-round 10 AM

Location: Community Center – Main Hall

Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 and older

Pickleball – Open Play

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

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

TUE & THU Weather permitting 9 AM-NOON WED Weather permitting 5-8 PM

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing

Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 and older

Sam Jam Party

Come join the fun! We’ll 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.

We will have a variety of ice cream and toppings. Sugar free choices will be available as well. Come join the fun!

Days Dates Times

WED

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing

Fee: FREE to Senior Club members only

Woodhaven on Wheels Seniors Transport

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. Service is offered Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Service area is Woodhaven with the borders of: (East) West Jefferson Ave.; (West) Telegraph; (North) Northline; and (South) Vreeland. Eligible to residents age 62 or older and if under age 62 with disability and unable to drive due to medical reasons.

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

W Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance

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

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing

Fee: $10 – Woodhaven residents 62 and older

W Register at Woodhaven Community Center

Mid-Summer Cookout

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

Location: Community Center – Senior Wing

Fee: $10 – Woodhaven residents 62 and older

W Register at Woodhaven Community Center

Hot meal is delivered to your home five 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

Emergency Food Assistance Program

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