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DELTA TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION NEWSLETTER
January 2024
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Mom 2 Mom Sale
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9 am – 1 pm
Joseph E. Drolett Community Center
Early Bird Admission (9 am) - $2/adult
General Admission (10 am) - Free
Looking for a place to sell your child’s gently used items? Delta Township Parks & Recreation has the place for you! Rent a space at our Mom-2-Mom Sale and see your items turn into cash!
For more information about the event and to reserve your space to sell, CLICK HERE
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String Light Collection
December 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Participating Locations and Hours:
Charlotte Area Recycling Authority 201 Hall St, Charlotte, MI 48813 Tuesday & Saturday 8 am - 12 pm and Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Delta Township Administration Building
7710 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 *Inside at the Clerk's Office* Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Delta Township Recycling Center
5717 Millett Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 Tuesday & Saturday 8 am - 4 pm and Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunfield Recycling Center
126 1st St, Sunfield, MI 48890 Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
Both LED and Non-LED string lights accepted NO other electronic, lightbulbs, or batteries accepted
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Christmas Tree Recycling
December 26, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Natural (real) holiday trees may be disposed of at the Delta Township Recycling Center (5717 Millett Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917) Tuesday & Saturday 8 am - 4 pm and Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm.
Please be sure to remove all decorations, wires, string, and lights. The trees will be chipped and used for various landscaping projects throughout the township.
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The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Building will still host a collection like in previous years, however, there will be limited access due to construction taking place at the site. | |
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Daddy Daughter Dance, Mother Son Dance, and Mother Daughter Dance
Dance to your favorite music in the fun surroundings of The Venue. You will also enjoy refreshments, a corsage for the young lady for Daddy Daughter, a special surprise for the young man for Mother Son and a special surprise for the young lady for Mother Daughter, photo opportunities, and more. The dances are open to all young ladies/young men and the adult male/female of their choice. Dinner is on your own. To register for the dances please visit www.deltami.gov/registration or call the Delta Township Parks and Recreation Office at 323-8555. Sponsored by Delta Township and The Venue.
M, 2/5 - Daddy Daughter, 7-9 pm
M, 3/4 - Mother Son, 7-9 pm
M, 4/8 - Mother Daughter, 7-9 pm
$10 per person (Delta Twp residents)
$12 per person (non-residents)
The Venue
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Blue Cross Winter Warm Up 5K Program
January 22 – March 16, 10 – 11am
Delta Township Location: Lansing Mall, Old Macy’s Wing
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This free, 8 – week training program is a great way to stay active during the winter months. Coaches provided by the Playmaker’s Fitness Foundation will coach participants the principles of Good Form Walking and Good Form Running. Your training efforts will lead up to a celebration 5K race held at Hawk Island Park on Saturday, March 16th. Program presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI. Registration opens on December 1st at RunSignup.com/wwu
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Hiring Lifeguards and Instructors
Delta Township is looking to hire several lifeguards and swim instructors. If you are interested, please contact the Aquatics office at 940-9577, M-F, 10 am-3 pm
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Winter Aquatics Schedule
We're excited to share our upcoming Winter Pool Schedule that includes evening aqua exercise classes and family swim. Contact the Aquatics office to purchase a punch card for you and your family: 517-484-5600.
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Youth Spring Soccer
Introduce your child to the basics of soccer! Spring soccer programs will be held on Saturdays for 6 weeks (5 for Itty Bitty Kickers) within a one-hour time block.
We have programs for ages 3-10.
Registration Deadline: Friday, 3/22/24
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Adult Softball
Adult Softball is around the corner!
Registration begins early March with
games scheduled to begin late April
Leagues offered: Men’s double-headers, Coed double-headers & Coed single-headers
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Home Alone Class (Ages 10-15)
Thursday, January 25, 6-7:30 pm
$10 Resident / $12 Non-Resident
Activity Room – Enrichment Center
Prepare your child for handling a variety of experiences he or she may have when left alone. Topics include how to call for help using the 911 system, and how to deal with a stranger at the door or on the phone.
A deputy from the Eaton County Sheriff's Department will teach your child the safest ways to cope with the unexpected.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Intro To Weaving
An introduction to weaving on small rigid heddle looms. Beginning to weave on prepared looms. And then learning how to weave belts, scarves, mug rugs, etc. No weaving skills required.
W, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/13, 3/20, & 3/27, 1-3 pm, $36 (9 classes)
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Conversations With Our Inner Critic - Intentional Creativity®
Have you ever really thought about how many of our decisions/choices are influenced by our Inner Critic? What if we could create a different relationship with the Critic? Come join us as we transform the Critic's voice to that of our Muse. No artistic experience needed. (Supply fee included)
Th, 1/11 & 1/18, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, $37 (2 classes)
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Intro to Cosmic Smash Booking
(CSB)®, a transformative art form that combines creativity, self-discovery, and personal growth. Come and join us as we playfully create a CSB page. No art skills required. All materials provided.
Th, 3/7 & 3/14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, $37 (2 classes)
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Butterflies at Meijer Garden and Gerald R. Ford Museum
Tropical butterflies from around the world fly freely in the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. The annual Butterflies are Blooming exhibit at Meijer Garden is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in the nation. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits an assortment of historical artifacts that illustrate the life and times of Gerald R. Ford. The goal of the Ford Museum is to preserve this collection so that future generations might better understand the legacy of the nation’s 38th President.
Includes: motor coach transportation, admission to butterfly exhibit, admission and self-guided tour of museum, and lunch at Johnny Brann’s Steakhouse (choice of four entrées at restaurant – no menu substitutions!).
Not Included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 3/22
Th, 4/18, 9 am-5 pm, $125
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Chicago – Choose Your Own Adventure (Overnight)
Choose your own Chicago Adventure! We have secured great rooms at a downtown Chicago property on the Magnificent Mile. You have the flexibility to do what you want to do whether that be shopping, taking in a show, visiting the museum, touring the city, or just taking in the sights. It's your trip and you can do whatever you want to do. Invite your friends along and have a memorable Chicago experience that you'll talk about for years. The next day after check-out, we'll head on over to Navy Pier before we set off for home.
Includes: motor coach transportation to Chicago and back to Lansing, overnight accommodations at a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the Mag Mile with deluxe continental breakfast, free time in downtown Chicago, and a stop and free time at the Navy Pier.
Not Included: meals and bus driver’s tip ($2-$4 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 2/28
W-Th, 5/8-5/9, (5/8 depart at 7 am, 5/9 return at 7 pm)
$260 double rate per person, $360 single (full amount due at time of registration)
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Soo Locks Boat Cruise and Lighthouse Tours (Overnight)
We have a great trip experience planned for you this summer. Enjoy a cruise on the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours, an overnight at Kewadin Casino and Resort, $10 in free play, $10 food voucher for dinner, free time at Mackinaw Crossings, Four Sunrise Side Lighthouse Tours (40 Mile Point Lighthouse, Old and New Presque Isle Lighthouses, and Sturgeon Point Lighthouse), and a family style chicken dinner at Iva’s Famous Chicken dinners to cap the tour off. You get your monies worth on this tour!
Includes: motor coach transportation, accommodations at Kewadin Resort & Casino - Sault Ste Marie (get $10 in free play and $10 food voucher), grab & go breakfast includes breakfast sandwich, Famous Soo Locks Boat Tour, stops in Mackinaw City and Alpena for lunch on your own, tour of 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, tour of Old Presque Isle
Lighthouse, tour of New Presque Isle Lighthouse, tour of Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, family style dinner and dessert at Iva’s Famous Chicken Dinners.
Not included: two lunches, one dinner, bus driver’s tip ($2-$4 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 6/7
W-Th, 7/24-7/25 (7/24 depart at 8 am, 7/25 return at 9:30 pm), $295 double, $335 single, $280 triple, $275 quad/rates are per person (full amount due at time of registration)
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Taste of Michigan’s Sunrise Side
Join us on this delectable tour to Michigan's Sunrise Side. Our first stop will take us to Wilson's Cheese Shoppe. Pinconning’s famous cheese is aged up to 120 months, giving it a special savory flavor. This specific brand of Colby made Pinconning the “Cheese Capital of Michigan.” Originally created by Dan Horn, his daughter Inez opened Michigan’s first cheese store – Wilson’s Cheese Shoppe. Almost 80 years later they still operate and are proud to serve this all natural, original recipe made from grass-fed cows. Their cheeses are gluten and rGHB antibiotic free. Then it's off to lunch at Iva's Famous Chicken Dinners voted on as Michigan's best chicken on Mlive. Here you'll enjoy a family style chicken dinner with all the fixings and end the meal with a slice of homemade pie. Now in its 4th generation, from its humble beginnings of when Iva served local oil riggers to now serving people from all across Michigan and beyond. Now get your sweet tooth fix at Sherni's Candies. Mr. Hasty has been in the chocolate business for over 45 years. You just have to try the chocolate covered potato chips and raspberries. If you're from Northeast Michigan, then pickles are just a part of your life. Our last two stops will take us to AuGres. AuGres was home to a pickle factory for many years. It's no longer there, but the Sunrise Side is known for their pickles, and you can't have a better tasting pickle than at Freakin' Pickles. They have some of the most unique flavors you can find anywhere! The last stop of this tour is at Modern Craft Winery. Find out why they are a Different Kind of Wine. You'll be able to sample wines that are sure to please any palate.
Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch at Iva’s Famous Chicken Dinners, visits to a cheese shoppe, homemade candy store, pickle store, and a winery with wine tasting.
Not Included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 5/24
Th, 6/20, 8:45 am-7:15 pm, $120
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