WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2020
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
In light of the sharp increase of COVID-19 cases across the county and city of Sterling Heights, the City and the Parks and Recreation Department has made the difficult decision to pull back on some of our programming and close certain amenities.
 
Effective Nov. 16, 2020, drop-in style sports programs at the Community Center will be cancelled through the end of 2020. These programs include pickleball, futsal, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, badminton, and table tennis. Athletic leagues including the Sterling Heights Youth Basketball league have also been cancelled for the season. The Youth Basketball league will be looking to offer an instructional skills program beginning in January. The re-opening of the Senior Center track, gym, and cardio room will also be delayed until at least Jan. 4, 2021. The focus of remaining programs will be those in which proper social distancing can be achieved. The walking track will remain open at this time. 

The City will also be closing the following park amenities effective Nov. 16 ,2020, as social distancing cannot be achieved: basketball courts (Farmstead and Dodge Park), mini-soccer field in Dodge Park, and Skate Park at the Richard J. Notte City Center. 
 
The decision to cancel activities and close facilities was not taken lightly, but is necessary to help control the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Time to lace up those skates for another season at the Dodge Park Ice Rink!

The ice rink is set to open Dec. 1 with modifications in effort to meet current state guidelines and to ensure the health and safety of our community.

Patrons will need to register in order to skate at the rink this year! With a limit of 50 skaters per time block, we strongly encourage interested skaters to pre-register online!

Please note the following modifications:
  • Skate rentals will not be available.
  • Masks/ facial coverings will be required at all time.
  • A signed waiver is required to use the amenity. Skaters under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver.

HOURS:
Monday through Friday: 12 – 3 p.m.; 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.; 7 – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Ready to get out and have some fun? We will be testing your holiday music knowledge with snippets from Christmas and holiday tunes! Who knows, some elves may even make an early delivery with some prizes. In order to accommodate more of you, we will have two time slots of fun for this event.

Space is limited, so don't delay, register today! Deadline to register is 11/13.

This event sponsored by Oakmont Sterling.
It's almost Thanksgiving and what better way to start off the holiday season then by offering our animals their tasty treats!

Let's go behind the scenes on Saturday, Nov. 14 and help feed our animals that call the Nature Center home! We will learn about food chains through fun activities, and will get to see the food chain in action while we watch the snake eat its animal feast.
Let's ring in the holiday season at our annual A Sterling Christmas with a variety of family fun activities!

This year we will celebrate the holidays with two different time slots on two nights. This is to accommodate with capacity limitation guidelines.

** FREE for all residents **

You can register online at registration.sterling-heights.net or in person at the Community Center. All participants attending must be registered for the event.
Grab the family and gather around for some interactive FUN! Must pre-register by 12 p.m. the day prior to each event.

Please note: you will need a device (computer, laptop, tablet) to watch the live stream and a Smart phone to play. A computer with a dual monitor will work as well. Bingo cards can also be printed out.
Park restrooms will be closed for the winter season starting Monday, Nov. 9.

Restrooms at the following locations will remain open:
  • Dodge Park - main restrooms
  • Dog Park
  • Ice Rink
The Nature Center showroom is now re-open to the public!

Schedule your visit to the Nature Center!

Patrons will need to reserve a 45-minute appointment time by registering on our website. You can also complete your registration via fax (586) 276-4064, email, or in-person at the Community Center.

A limited number of spaces are available per time slot. Masks are required inside the Nature Center at all times and groups must maintain proper social distancing during their visit.
It's getting a little chilly outside , so come join us inside!

Registration is now open for all fitness classes and they are filling fast.

Space is limited due to social distancing guidelines. A face covering is required inside of the Community Center at all times.

Which class are you signing up for?
- Sweat, Tone & Sculpt
- Essentrics
- Yoga *New Saturday Class*
- Zumba
- Pound
- Total Body Fitness (via Zoom)
Let’s get creative! We are offering a variety of art classes using different mediums for people of all artistic skill levels.

Here are 5 reasons you should sign up for an art class today!

  1. Perfect reminder that it’s okay to be messy.
  2. Art classes can be very therapeutic and help relieve stress.
  3. Exercise a new part of your brain.
  4. Challenge yourself with a new activity.
  5. Great opportunity to meet new people.

Sign up before spots fill!
A schedule of events and specifics on our programming can be found in the Fifty Plus Post.

It is published bi-monthly and can be viewed online in a digital format.

A hard copy can also be picked up at the Senior Center or can be mailed directly to you for a nominal fee.

Every effort is made by the staff to offer programs and activities suitable to all.

If you don’t see what interests you, let the staff at the Center know. Your input is always appreciated and welcome; we are always looking for ways to enhance and expand programming.
Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation is hiring! We are currently looking to fill part-time positions at the Community Center.

Program Assistant
This position will be responsible for assisting patrons with registrations, providing excellent customer service and handling general inquiries at the welcome desk within the Community Center.

Early Childhood Programs Instructor
This position is year-round, with a varied schedule between sessions and seasons. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, organized, and creative, with high energy; who has experience working with groups of young children.