Grosse Ile 2023 Spring–Summer Recreation Guide

Natalee Kirk Cailey O’Farrell Sean Kearney

GROSSE ILE RECREATION DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION BEGINS TODAY!

Water’s Edge Recreation Complex

P.O. Box 185

25215 West River Road

Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Business Office: (734) 675-2364

Pro Shop: (734) 675-0777

Fax: (734) 692-9691

Centennial Farm Activity Center

25797 Third Street

Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Register online! www.grosseilerecreation.com

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

Nothing eliminates a good program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. If there aren’t enough registrations by a certain date, the program may be cancelled. Am I In?

Assume the course will be held at the time and place indicated unless you hear differently from us. Refunds

Events with non-refundable tickets are noted in program guide. Only canceled classes will be refunded in full. Refunds to persons for class withdrawal will be made only before the second class meeting, regardless of attendance. Drop-in fees and rates are available. Sorry, no pro-rating.

Easy Ways To Register:

Online at www.grosseilerecreation.com, under the Community Recreation Tab -24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

In Person at the Recreation Department

25215 West River Road

Township Board

James Budny, Supervisor

Ute O’Connor, Clerk

David Nadeau, Treasurer

Carl Bloetscher, Trustee

Jamison Yager, Trustee

Joe Porcarelli, Trustee

Kyle DeBeausset, Trustee

Recreation Staff

Kim O’Farrell, Recreation Director

Annette Tissot, Recreation Assistant

Mark Tissot, Maintenance and Grounds

Brian Payette, Facility and Grounds

Bruce Silk, Senior Transportation

Dorothy Burns, Senior Transportation

Recreation Commission

Kim O’Farrell, Recreation Director

Chad Novak, Commission Chairman

Ute O’Connor, Board Liaison

Wendy Kearney, Secretary

Commissioners: Ethel Yops, Keith Fusinski, Marisa Nicely, Stacy Damman, Kevin Naso

Office Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday Mail: Complete the form and mail with your check to:

Grosse Ile Recreation Department, P.O. Box 185, Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Make Checks payable to: Grosse Ile Recreation Department Questions: 734-675-2364

Please note that the Township offices and Recreation office will be closed on:

Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 (Independence Day)

Monday, September 4, 2023 (Labor Day)

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SPRING–SUMMER

Facebook.com/grosseilerecreation

June 2-4, 2023

Fri/Sun

Be a sponsor or a volunteer for Islandfest Go to: grosseileislandfest.com or call 734-675-2364

6/22 – 8/31, 2023

@ Water’s Edge/ Smokies on the Water Concert Time: 7-9 PM RAIN OR SHINE FREE!

Jul

Jul 20 Packin’ Heat / Motown, Dance

Jul 27 High Calibre / Southern Rock, Blues, Country

Aug 3 Cody Boggs Band / Country, Guitar

Aug 10 Jesse James Band / Pop, Rock & Country

Aug 17 Category 5 / Classic Rock, Dance, Cover

Aug 24 Detroit Light Band / Classic Rock, Dance

Aug 31 Wisteria / Classic Rock, Pop, Motown

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL POOL PARTY

Come celebrate the last day of school and the beginning of summer vacation!

Price includes: DJ entertainment, hot dog, chips, drink and swimming time. Please note: Food will be served from 2:00-3:00.

Days Dates Time Ages

Thu. June 15 1-4 pm Everyone Welcome!

Location: Water’s Edge Pool/Pavilion

Fee: $6 per person (ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult)

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Happy Holiday’s at Water’s Edge Pool! Come enjoy our after-hours pool party with Christmas carols, water balloon snowball fight, visit with Santa and much more!

Day Dates Time Wed. July 19 7-9:00 pm

Everyone Welcome!

Location: Water’s Edge Pool/Pavilion

Fee: $6 per person (ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult)

MOVIE NIGHTS

Join us at Water’s Edge Pool! Come enjoy our after-hours pool party with a movie.

Days Dates Time Ages

W June 28 9-11 PM Everyone Welcome!

W July 12 9-11 PM

W August 9 9-11 PM

Location: Water’s Edge Pool/Pavilion

Fee: Free Event for Members

*Regular pool admission for non-members

*Concessions and pizza available for purchase

*Floats are permitted

SPECIAL

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Pre-K Sports Sampler

Sports include: tot soccer, tot floor hockey, tot basketball and tot t-ball. Basic ground rules are set for the children and parents so that everyone enjoys their time while participating using age appropriate safety equipment. Participants will learn to listen, follow directions, take turns, form lines and cooperate.

No class July 4

Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room • Instructor: Summer Support Staff • Fee: $70

Intro to Lacrosse Clinic

Calling all 5th-8th graders who are interested in learning about the sport of Lacrosse! 3- day clinic will teach the basics of the game of Lacrosse. No Experience necessary. Equipment provided. Parents/Guardians are asked to equip children with a snack and plenty of water prior to dropping them off each day. Please also ensure children are picked up in a timely fashion.

Location: Grosse Ile High School Football Field, 7800 Grays Drive

Instructor: Gregg Meyring, GIHS Lacrosse Coach • Fee: $55 per session

Girl’s Volleyball Camp

The focus will be on volleyball fundamentals. Players will be learning through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, drills and actual game play.

Location:

Basketball Camp For Girls

Have fun while improving your skills. Learn through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, drills, contests, and actual game situations. Participants will receive personal instruction.

Location: Middle School Gyms • Instructor: Coach Frost, Coach Jazzy Teen • Fee: $60

Basketball Camp For Boys

Have fun while improving your skills. Learn through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, drills, contests, and actual game situations. Join us for some fun while improving your skills.

Location: Middle School Gyms •

Coach Bammer, and Coach Moores • Fee: $60

Basketball Camp For Boys and Girls

Learn basics of the game, skills/drills to improve the game.

July 18, 20, 25, 27 6:30-8:30pm

Location: High School Gyms • Instructor: Coach Frost, Coach Jazzy, Coach Bammer, Coach Moores • Fee: $80

Downriver Magic Camp

Learn to perform multiple magic tricks, understand how to put a magic show together, and seek out local resources for study. Students will perform a short magic show for family and friends on the last day of camp.

Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room • Fee: $75 • Class size limited to 15

Tennis Classes

Learn the game of tennis, develop skills, get exercise, have fun! We will cover forehand, backhand, volleys, serves, overheads, games, and team competition. Feeding drills and live ball play will help develop rallying and decision- making skills and are tailored to all ability levels.

Cost per Session $100

Instructor: Grace Menna USPTA, Elite Professional

All equipment provided. Location: High School tennis courts

WATER’S EDGE MUNICIPAL MARINA

25215 WEST RIVER RD. GROSSE ILE, MI 48138

734-675-2364

2023 FEE SCHEDULE

SUMMER DOCKAGE: APRIL-SEPTEMBER, includes lift fees to launch from storage

All docks except 3.1 & 5.1 $44.75 1 lineal foot/whichever is longer; boat or dock

WINTER STORAGE: OCTOBER-MARCH, includes haul out, power wash, set on owner’s stand/cradle, storage and spring launch.

Summer dock holders: $1.80/square foot

Winter Storage only: $2.15/square foot

Boats stored at Water’s Edge Marina must be on jack stands, cradles or trailer. We no longer block boats.

Lift Services: In/Out $3.00/lineal foot (each way)

Temporary storage: $20.00 per day

Late Fees

Late payment $200.00

All fees must be paid by May 19. No exceptions!

Late Launch $25.00 per day

***Failure to launch boat by June 4 will result in termination of agreement and fees will be assessed each day you are on land.

Summer Yard Storage: Must be a summer dockage patron, limited space available! There will be a $100.00 fee for cradles, cribs or jack stands stored at the marina during the summer.

Gin Pole Services

Summer Patron $100.00

Non-Patrons $200.00

Open Table Tennis

Time: 3:30-5:30 PM (M W F)

Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room

*Schedule may vary due to rentals and special activities. Call 734-675-2364 for updates FREE

Island Walkers

Aerobic Walking to Music! This is group walking in the activity room at Centennial Farm. Join us for 3 or 4 miles each weekday. You will learn 4 basic steps with a warm-up, cool down and stretches to finish. Music makes this a fun way to get aerobic walking in before your day starts. Wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, and bring water. Please come 5 minutes early to register your first day, which is free! Dates may be scheduled off and participants will be notified in advance by flyer, email and/or phone call.

Days Date Time Weeks

M-F Ongoing 7-8 AM Year round

Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room

Instructor: Chris Mathews, Program Attendant cmmathewssd@gmail.com

Fee: $1 daily, $5 weekly, $25/8 weeks

Yoga

Get into the Flow!

Discover the restorative and physical benefits of YOGA. This zero intimidation yoga series allows you to achieve the strength, balance and stress relief of yoga at your own pace. Modifications will be provided for those poses you can’t quite do just yet… so don’t sweat! Encouragement to go a little further for more advanced students. This is your practice and will be centered around what feels right for your body. Required: yoga mat.

Recommended but not required: water bottle, 2 yoga blocks, a yoga strap and small (throw) blanket.

Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room

Fee: $55 for 7/11, $40 for 5/23, $10 drop in Instructor: Dawn Marshall

Adult Indoor Rowing Classes

To introduce adults to the full body, low-impact and lifelong health and wellness benefits of indoor rowing. Each session will include warmup, instruction and long- and short-interval workouts.

Day Date Time # of classes

Wed June 7-July 12 7:30-8:15 PM 6

Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room

Instructor: Scott Sitek. Fee: $120 Limited to 10 students, no drop ins.

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES / SERVICES

WAYNE COUNTY

Van Transportation

Meals on Wheels

Wayne County Office of Nutrition offers home delivered meals.

Call 1-800-851-1454 to apply for this program. Holiday meals may also be provided by completing the paperwork given to you by our driver.

The Grosse Ile Recreation Department is pleased to provide transportation service for residents who are senior citizens, low income or disabled. This “essential errands” service is for those who do not own a vehicle or are unable to drive due to medical reasons.

Transportation is available Monday through Friday 1:00-4:30 PM. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, with 2 to 4 days preferable.

Fee: $5/on island, $6 off (Round Trip)

For reservations call: 734-675-2364

or 734-216-4905

The van service runs: East to West Jefferson West to Allen Road

North to Northline Road

South to Vreeland Road

Grosse Ile Senior Citizen Club

This organized club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month throughout the year at the Centennial Farm Activity Room. The Club is a social club for men and women ages 55 and up living on Grosse Ile. Activities include games, trivia, show and tell, and bingo.

Assembly begins at 1:00pm. For more information please call: Ethel Yops 734-676-1883 or Agnes Kujala 734-692-2737

Come and enjoy time with good friends and food, live entertainment and a chance to win a variety of raffle prizes. Advanced Reservations required and free transportation.

SUMMER PICNIC LUNCHEON

Picnic style foods: Hamburgers and hot dogs cooked on the grill.

Tue. 8/8 12:30pm $10 Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room

SENIOR POOL PARTY / ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Join us at the pool deck for some swimming fun and ice cream!

Tue. 7/18 5:30pm $5

Location: Water’s Edge Pool

Please call 734-675-2364 to register

HANDS ONLY CPR/AED TRAINING

Date: Thursday, May 11 at 10:30am. This is a one hour training on learning the basics of hands only CPR/AED. Choking emergencies are also covered in this class (American Heart Association). Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room. FREE. Must call to register.

STOP THE BLEED – BLEEDING CONTROL

Date: Thursday, June 8 at 10:30am

Learn various ways to stop/control bleeding. You can save a life by learning the basic techniques during this one hour class. Location: Centennial Farm Activity Room. FREE. Must call to register.

WATER’S EDGE POOL

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Water’s Edge Community Pool Complex has two pools. The large pool has 5 lanes and varies in depth from 3 feet to 5.5 feet. The small pool is approximately 800 square feet and is 2-3 feet deep. Both pools are heated but are refreshing on hot Summer days! We offer a variety of swim lessons, fitness classes, lap swim, open swim and pool rentals. Concessions for sale during open swim hours.

Hours:

Beginning June 15, 2023-Labor Day

Monday-Friday 1-6:45 PM

Saturday/Sunday 12:00-6:45 PM

Adult Lap $3 drop in Mon/Wed/Thurs 6:30-7:15 PM

Pool Office

734-675-0811

Rec Office

734-675-2364

Daily Drop In

Adult/Child (3-55) $6

Senior 55 plus $5 2 and under Free ALL VISTORS MUST PAY TO ENTER!

POOL PASS 2023

Individual R: $125 NR: $140

Family* R: $185 NR: $200

(*up to 5 members living in the same household, $10 each additional member.) Concessions Available. Cash only.

POOL INFO: 734-675-0811

WATER AEROBICS

This shallow water workout includes a variety of upper and lower body movements that create resistance with weights.

TWTh 6/20-7/27 12:15-1:00pm 7

Location: Water’s Edge Pool

Instructor: Heidi McCarty, certified instructor

Fee: $110, $10 drop in

SWIM LESSON LEVELS

PRE-SCHOOL 1 - Beginners

AGES: 3-5, without parental assistance

The primary focus is comfort and independence in the water through multiple fun activities. Parents must be present but will not interact in class.

AQUATIC SKILLS – LEVEL 2

AGES: 5 & Up, the student will move towards solidifying fundamental water skills to become a competent swimmer. To move beyond Level 2, the student will make progress on front and back and will independently retrieve submerged items.

Fee: $55 per session (Sessions 1 and 2) $45 (Session 3)

PRE-SCHOOL 2 - Advanced Beginners

AGES: 3-5, the primary focus is to gain comfort in the water while introducing and practicing fundamental swimming skills. This course is a continuation of Pre-school 1.

Fee: $55 per session (Sessions 1 and 2) $45 (Session 3)

AQUATIC SKILLS – LEVEL 3

AGES: 6 & Up, the student will move towards solidifying fundamental water skills to become a competent swimmer. To move beyond Level 3, the student will show confidence in freestyle and back stroke and independently retrieve submerged items.

Fee: $55 per session (Sessions 1 and 2) $45 (Session 3)

INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS

AQUATIC SKILLS – LEVEL 1

AGES: 5 & Up, the student will continue to gain comfort in the water and will learn water safety. The goal of Level 1 is independence– the ability to function in the water with minimal assistance. To move beyond Level 1, the student must be able to float on his/ her front and back.

Fee: $55 per session (Sessions 1 and 2) $45 (Session 3)

STROKE DEVELOPMENT – LEVEL 4

AGES: 6 & Up, the objective is to build confidence in the strokes learned in previous levels and to improve other aquatic skills. By the end of Level 4, the student will have been introduced to all strokes and will work toward mastery of front and back crawl. To move beyond Level 4, student must demonstrate competence in butterfly, breaststroke, side-stroke and elementary back crawl.

Fee:

Fee: $55 per session (Sessions 1 and 2)

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WATER’S EDGE GOLF COURSE

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WATER’S EDGE GOLF COURSE

Water’s Edge is located on fifty-five acres at the intersection of Bellevue and West River Roads. This unique community owned facility overlooks the Detroit River and is home to a regulation nine-hole course, nine-hole FootGolf course, driving range, putting and chipping green. The golf course is maintained with great care for seven days of enjoyment! We are now forming our golf leagues, if you are interested please give us a call. 734-675-2364. Junior Golf program information will be posted in May.

Driving Range is Open Mon–Sun, Dawn–Dusk.

Credit Card at Ball Machine please.

Tokens are available at pro shop window. Limit 3 per person.

$6.50 per bucket (@35 balls)

2023 Rates:

Per 9 holes, $5 for additional 9

Regular Golfer (18-55) $14 Senior (55+)/Junior (17u) $12

Power Cart $7 (Must be 18 with valid license)

Power Cart Pass $70 for 11 rounds (save $7)

OPTION PASSES: (DOES NOT INCLUDE CART)

Regular-Option 10 $145 (10 rounds plus 1 bonus round)

Regular-Option 20 $280 (20 rounds plus 2 bonus rounds) BEST VALUE

Senior-Option 10 $125 (10 rounds plus 1 bonus round)

Senior-Option 20 $240 (20 rounds plus 2 bonus rounds) BEST VALUE

Senior (55 +)

UNLIMITED GOLF PASS (INCLUDES CART)

Individual $575 Couple $675

UNLIMITED GOLF (W CART) AND POOL PASS

Individual $650 Couple $725 Family (up to 5) $750 must all live in same household

LITTLE CHIPPER’S

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RECREATION BUILDING AT CENTENNIAL FARM:

Rental Fees are for 5 hours (including 1 hour of set-up & 1 hour of clean up), $25 for each additional hour and must be pre-arranged. The security deposit is due at the time of rental and must be in the form of a check or cash. All other rental fees must be paid in full 30 days prior to the rental date. The security deposit is not included as part of the rental fees. The Security Deposit is non-refundable if a cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the event. Effective May 1, 2022

FACILITY RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT NON-PROFIT GROUPS

Activity Room $335 rental fee $425 rental fee $85 (Fri, Sat, Sun)

$30 (Mon-Thurs) (up to 3 hours)

Note: Non-profits groups will be limited to two weekend rentals per year.

150 capacity $165 security deposit $165 security deposit

All Day Rental (10 am to Midnight)

$565 rental fee $675 rental fee

$200 security deposit $200 security deposit

Overnight Package (Friday or Saturday from 7 pm to 9 am)

$565 rental fee $675 rental fee

$200 security deposit $200 security deposit

Pavilions: Centennial Farm or Water’s Edge Recreation Complex

Pavilions $45 rental fee $65 rental fee

55 capacity $25 security deposit $25 security deposit

WATER’S EDGE RECREATION COMPLEX

Pool Rentals

Rental applications must be submitted 14 days in advance of the rental to secure reser vation (first come, first served). The pool is available for rentals on Saturday or Sunday mornings from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and Monday through Sunday from 7-9 Pm. Available rental hours are subject to programming schedule. Rentals require one adult for every 10 children. All pool rules are in effect during rentals.

$245

each additional hour

Basketball Court $50 per 2 hours

Volleyball Court $50 per 2 hours

Multi-Season Rink $50 per hour, $25 each additional half hour

Centennial Farm Water’s Edge Recreation Complex 25797 Third Street 25215 West River Rd

Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Grosse Ile, MI 48138 734.675.2364

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