HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

 This class is necessary for anyone who has never had a hunting license and was born after January 1, 1960. Attendance is mandatory both days. Range time is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a lunch and beverage both days (pop machine available on site). Class is limited to 25 Parent must register anyone under 18 years of age. Meets at the Center Line Parks & Recreation Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $10. Registration will begin August 1^st.

Sat & Sun Sept 13 & 14 or Sat & Sun Sept 20 & 21

WALKING CLUB

Join your friends and neighbors! If you like to walk but walking outside in the cold or dark doesn’t appeal to you, join our walking club as we walk indoors at Center Line High School on Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Meet in Room A-102. If school is closed there will be no walking. NO FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM! (enter at rear of school). Program runs thru April 2008.

WATER FITNESS  June 23 thru August 13

Mondays & Wednesdays from 7 p.m. til 7:45 p.m.

Enjoy our water exercise program with your friends and neighbors at Center Line High School pool, 26300 Arsenal. Cancellation: if for some reason we have to cancel an evening class, there will be no makeup. Cost $39.

OPEN SWIM

We have use of the pool from 7:45 p.m. until 9 p.m. Must be 52” tall or accompanied by an adult in the water. Mondays & Wednesdays, June 23 thru August 13. $2 per person.

Jazz/Tap Dance Class

will resume in September no summer classes

Fee $50 for either tap or jazz or $80 for both tap and jazz

Jazz 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Tiny Tots 3-4 yrs old (white) 6:05 -6:35  p.m. Munchkins 5-6 yrs old (white) 6:40 – 7:10 p.m. Jazzettes 7-16 yrs old (white) 7:40 – 8:20 p.m. Elites – advanced (black)* 7:40 - 8:55 Dazzlers (black)* 6:40 - 7:10 pm Boys Only (black slippers/tennis shoes) Ballet slippers may be purchased prior to the first class. Colors needed are noted next to schedule. * With Instructor Permission.

Tap 5:30-6:00 p.m. Lil Tappers 5-6 yrs 6:05-6:35 p.m. Tiny Tappers 3-4 yrs 7:15-7:45 p.m. Toe Tappers (7 & up no exper) 7:15-7:45 p.m. Elite Tappers (7 & up w/exper) Tap shoes with ribbons must be worn to the first night of class. All dancers will need black tap shoes with ribbons for the recital.

Meets at the Rec Center on Thursday nights. Wear a leotard or shorts and a t-shirt (no jeans). No class on 2/14 2/21 & 3/27. Recital to be held Friday, May 9. Registrations required in advance, no registrations taken the night of class.

YOGA/PILATES

For TEENS & ADULTS

$35 per person

Wednesday June 18-July 23      5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

This class combines the most effective movements from Yoga & Pilates, (Core Conditioning) to give participants more rapid & balanced development of their bodies than when either discipline is performed separately. You will develop a LONG, LEAN, BODY, with this workout which relieves stress, creates better balance & helps you lose weight. Bring a Yoga Mat or exercise mat or they will be available for sale ($25). Classes held at the Center Line Parks & Recreation Center.

HEALTH FACT

“There is a large body of scientific research that shows that simple physical activity, such as a walk in the park, can help prevent or mitigate the majority of lifestyle-related diseases that afflict Americans”

Dr. Bert Griffith, Parks & Rec. Business Magazine June 2007

TRIPS

DETROIT TIGERS BASEBALL 

 As of the time we went to print we still have a few tickets left for the July 9^th game. These tickets are first come first serve, cost is $20 apiece and includes the bus ride. Call us at 586-757-1610.

GREEKTOWN CASINO

 $25 per person - $25 in coin back

July 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you like to gamble a little, this is a bargain that’s tough to beat. You don’t have to pay to gas up your car for the trip downtown. You don’t have to pay to park your car once you arrive and you start out even with $25 cash back. Sign up by July 1^st to take advantage of this offer!

 HERBS & TEA

Saturday, August 2

Bus leaves 9:15 a.m. and returns approx. 4:30 p.m.

Last summer’s Herb & Tea trip to the Holly/Fenton area was very popular, so consider this act two. We’ll travel to “Yule Love It”, a lavender farm. You’ll delight in the beauty and goodness of the “lady of herbs’. The tour will include a guided look of the grounds, a visit to the

greenhouse, lavender lecture, handouts, tea and a visit to the Yule Love It Gift Shoppe. From there, we’ll continue on to “Miss Lucy’s Tearoom”. Located in the Historic White Horse Inn, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of loose teas, salads, sandwiches and entrees in this Victorian style tearoom. Cost is $30 per person. For an additional $5 (on your own) you can harvest a lavender “bunch” to take home.

 

STRATFORD FESTIVAL

CEASAR & CLEOPATRA

 A comedy starring Christopher Plummer

from The Sound of Music

Saturday, Sept 20

Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns approx. 10 p.m.

$79.00 per person

Shaw’s legendary wit turns political drama into sparkling comedy when veteran strategist Julius Caesar becomes mentor to the enchanting teenage queen of Roman-occupied Egypt. Trip includes motorcoach transportation, time for shopping in the village of Stratford and dinner. Birth certificate and picture ID or a passport is required.

FOR KIDS

LET'S PLAY 

 Make a play date each Friday morning with our Summer Day Camp Director, Andrea Dutkiewicz, for a fun time of music, art, crafts, games & stories. $10 per child.

For ages 2-6 years

10:00 – 10:45 am

Fridays, July 11 thru Aug 1

 

COLOR THE PARK 

Monday, June 30 at the Parks & Recreation Center/City Park 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Everyone is welcome to come out and “color the park”. We will turn the walking paths of our park into a rainbow of colors for everyone to view when they attend the city fireworks scheduled for July 1. Chalk and refreshments will be provided! Check in is at the Recreation Building.

SUMMER VACATION DAY CAMP
June 16 thru August 15     7 a.m. thru 6 p.m.
Ages 5-13
Always a favorite summer destination for the kids. We include field trips, arts and crafts,
sports and a daily snack. Limited to 60 children.
Fee is $120 per week or $30 per day

Weekly registration for more than 1 child per family will receive a $20 dollar per week discount for each additional child.
No camp on July 4th 

New this year!! Free lunches will be provided by the Michigan Department of Education Summer Food Program.

BE “IN THE KNOW” and receive a $5 discount on the first program you sign up for! when you sign up for the Center Line Parks & Recreation E-Mail List

Don’t miss out on another trip or program. If you have access to a computer and would like to receive up-to date information on Center Line Parks & Rec. programs, trips or events, just send your e-mail address to: raustin@centerline.gov or call the dept at 586-757-1610. We’ll add you to our e-mail list and keep you informed so you won’t miss out on what’s going on in your community. This list will only be used for its intended purpose.

TENNIS LESSONS June 24 thru July 29

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Cost $40     9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Mites (ages 7-10)

Introduction  10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Novice (ages 11-17)

Basic fundamental of tennis 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Intermediates (ages 11-17)

Refine skills, advance instruction

Lessons to be taught by Mark Tapp, Center Line High School’s girl’s tennis coach. The girl’s team were MAC Silver Champions last year.

 

Summer Meals For Kids!

This year, when school lets out, the Summer Food Service Program will offer free nutritious meals to all neighborhood children ages 18 years and younger on Monday thru Friday, any time between 11am and 1pm. Lunches will be available at St. Clement School from June 17 – Aug.  1 and from Aug. 4 -15 at the Center Line Parks & Rec. Center. All meals will meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, so you know your child will be eating a healthy meal.

The SFSP is operated and sponsored in Center Line by Center Line Public Schools, in conjunction with the Center Line Parks & Rec. Dept. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education.

FOR SENIORS

GAME ROOM

Seniors are welcome anytime during business hours for pool playing at the Recreation Center. The regulars are looking for new faces to join them. They usually arrive at approximately 1 p.m.   NO FEE!

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

Center Line Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with Warren Parks and Recreation, offers a curb-to-curb senior transportation service. This service helps seniors and handicapped persons remain independent for life. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE TO ASSIST PASSENGERS IN ANY WAY.

Hours of Bus Operation–Monday thru Friday 9a.m.–3p.m.

Transportation Office Hours–Monday–Friday 8a.m.-3 p.m.

Who is Eligible for Transportation: Any Center Line or Warren resident 55 years of age or older or handicapped individuals of any age.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

All trips must be scheduled through the dispatcher at (586) 268-0551

Please make your requests for trips at least 2 days but not more than two calendar weeks in advance.

Center Line residents pay a $2.00 fee, round trip.

SHOPPING TRIPS:

Every 1^st Tuesday of the month: Meijers

Every Wednesday: WalMart or Meijers,

Every Thursday: Bus travels to area malls on a rotating basis (Lakeside, Macomb, Oakland and Partridge Creek).

Call for schedule.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS:

Individual appointments are taken for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays ONLY. Service area is within the cities of Center Line or Warren or within one mile outside of the city of Warren.

Medical appointments must be scheduled no earlier than two weeks in advance.

There is a maximum of two (2) individual appointments per week.

All appointments need to be concluded by 2 p.m. OTHERWISE YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION HOME.

Center Line residents pay a $4.00 round trip fee.

SENIOR CITIZEN CHORE SERVICE

The Senior Citizen Chore Service program is for persons age 60 and older who are residents of targeted areas in southern Macomb County and who are eligible. Center Line Residents call 586-469-6317

YOU MUST CALL EACH YEAR TO BE PLACED ON THE SNOW & GRASS LISTS...WE DO NOT CARRY PEOPLE OVER FROM SEASON TO SEASON OR YEAR TO YEAR ODD JOBS/SPECIAL PROJECTS During the months of November thru March, Chore Service does the following types of jobs. It may be necessary for you to purchase materials.

Minor Plumbing Replace Locks Minor Electrical Change Furnace Filters Install Smoke Alarms Carpet Cleaning Clean Gutters

Change Storms/Screens

SEASONAL SERVICES

Seasonal services are currently available in Center Line, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Warren and Clinton Twp. Service is limited and may be granted on a priority basis for those determined to be in the “greatest economic or social need.”

SNOW REMOVAL To be put on our Snow Removal List you MUST call between August 15^th and October 15^th. You will receive a letter of confirmation near the beginning of December. Once you receive the letter it is NOT necessary to call when it snows. Snow removal is usually performed after a snowfall of THREE (3) or more inches. Under normal conditions, snow is cleared within one to 5 days of snowfall.

GRASS CUTTING To be put on our Grass Cutting List you MUST call between February 1^st and March 15^th. If your name is placed on the Grass List you will receive a letter of confirmation before grass cutting season begins. It is NOT necessary to call again for grass cutting. It will be cut approximately once every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Grass cutting generally begins the first of May and continues through September. Please remember we are NOT a landscaping service. For other jobs such as trimming bushes, you must call so a job request can be taken and scheduled.

SENIOR BINGO

Small prizes and lots of fun at our Bingo for Seniors. Games begin at the Recreation Center at 10 a.m., and ends between 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon. $1.00 to play, $.25 per card, maximum of three cards. Every month is birthday month, let us know that it’s your birthday (proof required) and you don’t have to pay the $1 to play!

June 24, July 22, August 26, & September 22

INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

AARP provides income tax assistance to senior citizens ages 60 and over, as well as handicapped individuals. Taxes will be done on Tuesdays beginning in February. Please phone the Recreation Dept at 757-1610 for an appointment after January 15.

SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring two senior Softball teams which will again participate in the Macomb County Senior Softball League this summer. Men and women, age 55 years or older in calendar year Jan.1, 2008 through Dec 31, 2008 are eligible. For additional information, contact the Center Line Parks & Recreation Department at 757-1610.

SMART BUS TICKETS

If you are a resident age 60 or over or handicapped, the 2008 SMART bus ticket allotment is available. Picture ID showing proof of residency is required. If you are under 60 and are handicapped, your Medicare card or proof of disability income is also required. Phone 586-757-1610 for further info.

AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS
Purchase DISCOUNT TICKETS at the Recreation Center before you go. Tickets are sold Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tickets are good during the 2008 Summer Season.

NO REFUNDS! CASH ONLY!

 Amusement Area Ages Price at Gate Our Price

Cedar Point(2 & under free) Child (3+ & under 48") 15.95 14.95

Adult(over 48") 42.95 35.25

Detroit Zoo Child(2-12) 6.00

__ Adult(13+) 9.50

Michigan Adventure 3 & up 25.00 23.50

Michigan Renaissance Child (8-12) To be announced

Festival Adult (13 & up) _____ To be announced ___

Michigan State Fair Child

Adult (12+) To be announced________

Red Oaks Wave Pool Child 30"-43" 10.00 6.50

Adult 44" & over 16.00 10.50

OFFICE AND GAME ROOM HOURS

Parks & Recreation Center Office/Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Game Room is for Residents Only

Mon-Fri 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Youth (10 yrs. & up) must be registered and have school picture id for admittance. Adults (18 & over) must show proof of residency.

MEETING ROOMS

The Parks & Recreation Center meeting rooms are available (September thru May) for up to 80 participants. Book your upcoming showers and parties now! For further information on fees and room availability contact us.

CENTER LINE PARK LOCATIONS

Hours are 8a.m. – 11p.m. Sunday thru Saturday

Memorial Park - Lawrence & Engleman

Lions Park - State Park & MacArthur

Rotary Park - Lawrence & Sterling

PARK REGULATIONS

No vehicles on park grounds No alcoholic beverages-without a permit Trash and garbage must be placed in receptacle No ground fires No dogs or other pets allowed

PARK RESERVATIONS

The Recreation Department will begin taking reservations for Picnic Shelters for 2008 season picnics on, February 1, 2008. Reservations will be accepted throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis. Mail in reservations accepted, please call first for requirements. You must be a Center Line resident to reserve shelters. ID is required and only one weekend is allowed per household per year.

LIVING MEMORIALS

Did you know you can have a tree planted or a bench installed in one of the City’s parks as a memorial to a loved one? You make the memorial donation for the tree ($200) or bench ($350) and we take care of the rest (ordering and planting/installation and the memorial plaque.) Phone Parks and Recreation at (586) 757-1610 for further information.

TRIP GUIDELINES

• Register at the Recreation Center Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Refunds are given if a trip is canceled

• Refunds are given on cancellations if we fill the spot from a wait list.

• All trips leave from and return to the Rec. Center.

• Please arrive 15-20 minutes before scheduled departure time.

• Singles, couples and groups of all ages are welcome unless noted.

• There will be no refunds on trips with fees under $15 even if we fill your spot.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

For Parks and Recreation Activities/Events

Name(s) __________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City ____________________Zip__________

Phone (day) (___) _______________

(evening) (___)________________

Program name: ____________________________ Program Date(s): ________________

Time: ______________ Cost: _______________

Total Enclosed: ___________

Please make check or money order (do not send cash) payable to: City of Center Line

MAIL TO: Center Line Parks and Recreation

25355 Lawrence Blvd. Center Line, MI 48015

Registration is taken on first-come, first served basis. If program is full upon receipt of mail-in registration, your fee will be returned.

By accepting my registration in the above programs, I hereby understand that I release my rights or claims for damages that I may have against the City of Center Line through which this program is conducted or its instructor or City staff.

Signature (guardian for minors)

__________________________________ Date_____________