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2021 Allen Park Community Center 15800 White St. Allen Park, MI 48101 Office: 313-928-0771 Senior Office: 313-928-0770 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Fitness Center Hours (Subject to Change) Monday-Friday 6:00 am– 9:30 pm Saturday 6:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Humpty Dumpty Park Renovated ~ Fall 2019

*Disclaimer-This WAS our plan. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the quarantine, some of the scheduled programs may change or cancel. However, at all of the Parks and Recreation events held, masks will be available for those that request them. We will follow the directives of Federal, State and Local authorities. All playground equipment in city parks will be sanitized weekly following the quarantine. For updates on programs and events, please call our office M-F, 8:30-4:30 at 313-928-0771.

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Welcome to our Elected Officials!

Your Mayor and Council Gail McLeod, MAYOR

City Council Felice (Tony) Lalli, Mayor Pro-Tem

Dan Lloyd Matthew E. Valerius

Gary Schlack Pamela Sych

Charles Blevins

Elected Officials Michael Mizzi, City Clerk

Maureen Armstrong, City Treasurer

Parks and Recreation Commission Douglas Shepherd, Chairperson

Richard Lindow, Vice Chairperson Margaret Leskosky, Secretary

Bruce Antioch Brad Cruts

James Perry Janine Rossman

Carol Shriver Tina Gaworecki

Senior Citizen’s Alternative Transportation (SCAT) The City of Allen Park provides Senior Program Members (Annual Fee) with a means of transportation Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our transportation is a way to provide an accessible and affordable means of transportation for sen-iors who do not drive.

The Bus/Van travels within a 3 mile radius of the borders of Allen Park for medical, dental, business, banking and shopping needs. Also, transportation to and from the Community Center is provided. You must reserve your transportation one day in advance. To schedule a ride, call the Senior Office 313-928-0770, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Same Day Shuttle service is now available. Need a ride at the last minute? We can help. Give us a call and based on avail-ability, we can be there in about an hour!

The staff at the Parks & Recreation/Senior offices will try to assist you with activities, scheduling and transportation needs.

Transportation: $2 each way ~ Same Day Shuttle Service: $3 each way ~ Transportation to Community Center: $1 total

The Allen Park Parks and Recreation Department offers Senior Adult Programs for Allen Park Senior Residents. The Senior Program provides diverse services and activities which are available to Seniors 50 years of age and over. Programs and activities at the Community Center include recreational activities plus many special events; many of these programs are offered in coordination with other agencies. The center also serves as a community resource for information and keeps you abreast of current happenings at our site and in our community. Dues for membership are $9 per year.

Senior Membership Information

Disclaimer-This WAS our plan. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the quaran-tine, some of the scheduled programs may change or cancel. However, at all of the Parks and Recreation events held, masks will be available for those that request them. We will follow the directives of Federal, State and Local authorities. All playground equipment in city parks will be sanitized weekly following the quaran-tine. For updates on programs and events, please call our office M-F, 8:30-4:30 at 313-928-0771

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Blood Pressure Testing on 1st Tues. of the month

Massage with Denise Every other Thursday. Please call for appointment

$6 for 15 minute session 313-928-0771

Dr. Redmond Foot Doctor-Every 63 days

Please call for appointment, insurance required 313-928-0771

Deaf/Hard of Hearing This new weekly social gathering will be held every Wednesday

from 10am-3pm.

T.O.P.S. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly

A hands-on, pounds-off approach to weight loss® Meetings are held every Tuesday 10am-12pm

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Monthly Menu’s are provided to you in the monthly newsletter “The Grapevine” located in the Community Center Lobby.

Liquid Nutrition: 734-727-7357

3rd Friday of Month (8:30am– 12 noon)

Lunch/Meals on Wheels: 313-928-1775 Monday-Friday 8:30a-12:00p

(Call 24 hrs in advance for reservation)

Lunch served at 11:30am

Senior Exercise with Barb Increase your functional fitness for a better quality

of life. Barb demonstrates low impact Senior Exercises designed to keep you fit. Monday and Wednesday 9-10am.

Cost: $3 per class

Tai Chi with Barb Enhance balance and body awareness through slow, graceful precise body movements. Wear

loose clothing and flat shoes. Monday and Friday 10-11am.

Cost: $3 per class Activities will be held at the Community Center

Senior Exercise

Meals on Wheels

BINGO Tuesdays at 12:30pm cost: 25 cents per card

PINOCHLE Thursdays at 12:00pm cost: $1.50 per player

QUILTERS The Quilters meet every Wednesday morning at 10am. Please

supply your own materials. Cost: $3 per person.

KNITTERS The Knitters meet every Wednesday at 1pm

Cost: $3 per person.

Activities will be held at the Community Center

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Cardio Drumming Downriver Fit Family is proud to bring

Cardio Drumming to the City of Allen Park. It is a fun alternative to everyday ordinary workouts and

great class for any age and fitness level. We drum to a wide variety of music from oldies to mod-ern. Equipment needed: 65cm-75cm exercise ball, 18

gallon bucket, drumsticks and water bottle. We do have drumsticks available for sale for only $5.

Cost of class is $5 drop in. We do have a few extra balls and buckets for use during class. Due to limited amount, they will be given out as 1st come, 1st serve basis. We look forward to providing a safe and fun environment to

workout in. Contact the Parks & Rec Dept. at

313-928-0771 for start date.

Korean Karate Academy Tang Soo Do

The costs will remain the same ($50 for Juniors 7-12 and $55 for Seniors 13+) except for one semester as indicated below. January 7th - February 27th. (8 week semester) March 3rd - May 28th. (extended end date) April 28th - May 28th (5 week semester). Cost will be $45 for juniors and $50 for seniors. Summer break for the month of June (no classes) July 7th - August 27th. (8 week semester) No classes the week of Labor Day. September 8th - October 29th. (8 week semester) November 3rd - December 17th. (6 1/2 week semester) (off November 26th for Thanksgiving)

No classes The week of Christmas and New Year Register during class with Master Tom Clinton

tc3@ameritech.net

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Creative Characters is planning on re-turning to the community center soon.

For more information and registration

go to creativecharacters.org

PICKLEBALL Join us Tuesday & Thursday

in the Gym from 9:00am to 12:00om

PURCHASE A $25.00 PUNCHCARD With 10 visits Or $3.00 a Day

All are welcome! Paddle and Balls provided. Questions? 313-928-0771

Allen Park Parks & Recreation

Department & Allen Park Library

is offering a 7-week fun open Park Public Arts & Craft Program!

Each weekday (M-Th) for 7 weeks, a specific park will be offering Arts & Crafts.

Begins Monday, June 14th, 2021 Hours will be 9:00am –4:00pm

Monday –Thursday Parks included in the program are:

Mondays: Sudman Park Tuesdays: Kennedy Park Wednesdays: Moore Park Thursdays: Humpty Dumpty

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CONCERTS AND ART

IN THE PARK “Lemonade in the Shade”

Presented by the Parks and Recreation Department

and Allen Park Library. We’ll provide the Lemonade. Grab your own chairs and picnic blankets and join us for a mini afternoon concert. After the concert, all ages are welcome to stay to “Play and Create” an outdoor art project together! This event is free to the com-

munity and is made possible by our generous sponsors!

June 15th ~ 7:30pm Concert in the Park Featuring “Trilogy”

Champaign Park

June 22nd ~ 1:00-3:00pm Lemonade In the Shade Community (Gahona) Park

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Lemonade in the Shade Milward Park

July 14th ~ 7:30pm Concert in the Park “The Blues Brothers”

Riel Park

********** July 27th ~ 1:00-3:00pm Lemonade in the Shade

Champaign Park (small shelter)

July 28th ~ 7:00p Concert in the Park Soul Brothers Band

Champaign Park

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August 10th ~ 1:00-3:00pm Lemonade in the Shade

Riel Park

August 11th ~ 7:00pm Allen Park Sports Hall Of Fame

Induction Concert in the Park! 7:30pm

The Big Band Sound of the Allen Park High School Jazz Band

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Allen Park Recreation Park Colony Joint Membership (APPCC)

Park Colony Swim & Tennis Club (PCC) and The City of Allen

Park Fitness Center have teamed up to provide a joint member-

ship venture. Together, we share the common goal of providing

safe, family-orientated recreational programming to the Allen

Park community. The joint membership venture will allow the

residents of Allen Park access to recreational programming all

year long. Working together, we can promote the best that Allen

Park has to offer. Annual Joint Member Dues

Family Membership $650 Single Membership $325

All Allen Park residents are eligible

Joint Members will have full access to each facility and their programs during their respective months of operations.

Additional class fees may apply.

Enjoy “member rates” for all events and programs including clubhouse rentals.

Access to early morning Adult Swim hours.

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL ALLEN PARK RESIDENTS: June 9 and June 10.

VALID PHOTO ID REQUIRED

Allen Park Parks & Recreation Dept. Summer “Clip & Save” AT A GLANCE activities

POSTPONED APAC Parade 8a-Noon

**************** June 5-Oct.20 Farmers Market

June 14 Art & Crafts begin Allen Park Local Parks June 15 Concert in the Park 7:30pm Champaign June 22 Lemonade in the Shade 1:00p Public Lot ~ Community (Gahona) Park

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July 13 Lemonade in the Shade 1:00p Milward Park July 14 Concert in the Park– 7:30pm Riel Park July 27 Lemonade in the Shade 1:00p Champaign Park July 28 Concert in the Park– Champaign Park 7:30pm

August 10 Lemonade in the Shade 1:00pm Riel Park August 11 Concert in the Park 7:30pm Millward

**************** September 12 Touch a Truck 10a-2p

Public Lot-Southfield /Philomene September 25-27 Made in Michigan Festival

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Arts, Crafts & Activities Program! Each weekday a specific park will be offering

Arts, Crafts & Activities Begins Monday, June 14th, 2021

Hours will be 9:00a –4:00p Monday –Thursday

Parks included in the program are:

Mondays: Sudman Park Tuesdays: Kennedy Park Wednesdays: Moore Park Thursdays: Humpty Dumpty

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