FRIDAY, NOV. 11, 2022

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Upcoming Building Closures



Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday!

The Sterling Heights Community Center will be open for normal operations beginning Saturday, Nov. 26.

The Senior Center and Nature Center will open for normal operations on Monday, Nov. 28.

We're gearing up for the winter season at #MYSHPR and we hope you will join us! From holiday festivities and crafts to winter activities like sledding and ice skating in the park, we are excited for what's to come!

Get ready to lace up those skates on Thursday, Dec. 1 to kick off our winter season on ice!

Dodge Park Ice Rink Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 12 – 9 p.m.

Friday: 12 - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Holiday Ornament and Cookie Decorating

Get in the holiday spirit with some decorating! We will make a keepsake ornament for your holiday enjoyment and decorate some yummy treats for your taste buds to enjoy as well!

"BAH HUMBUG" Holiday Hoopla

Don't be a GRINCH! Come hang with us as we celebrate the holiday season in a unique way! Wear an ugly Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.

Pizza and pop will be provided.

Dress up in your best holiday outfits and ugly sweaters, and get ready for a festive evening at the Community Center!

The Adaptive Recreation Holiday Party includes a catered meal, visits with Santa, a craft, music, and a special gift for everyone.

A grand prize will be given to the person voted to have the most festive holiday outfit or ugliest sweater!

Celebrate the joys of the season with friends from the Sterling Heights Senior Center! Enjoy a catered meal while listening to Jeffrey Cavataio sing and share his favorite songs with us along with performances by Disco Santa and our Zumba Gold dancers.

Register in person at the Sterling Heights Senior Center before Nov. 28!

Looking to add some fun and "me time" to your holiday season? Putting a little recreation in your life is a great way to fill your cup and offers a great distraction from the holiday hustle and bustle.

We will be offering 50+ "After 5 Programming" at the Senior Center between Thanksgiving and the New Year!

Monday, Nov. 28 - Thurs., Dec. 29 | 5 - 8:45 p.m. 

Soldier Thank You / Holiday Cards | Dec. 6 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Swing by the Senior Center and make one, two or a few cards that will be sent to individuals currently serving in the armed forces. Can’t make it on the 6th? Feel free to make your own and drop them off at the Senior Center front desk prior to 12/8 and we will add them to the stack.

Ref. #: 6003.334

What is Probate & Why is it Bad? | Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.

Attorney Clark Andrews from O’Reilly Rancilio P.C. will be sharing information about Probate and why you might want to consider a trust.

Ref.#: 6003.335

Dinner with the Doctor: “Hip & Knee Pain” | Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.

Learn about the latest non-surgical options and innovative surgical techniques while enjoying a free dinner. Presented by Michael Fleischman, DO from Straith Orthopedics.

Ref. #: 6003.333

Everyone is invited to ring in the holiday season with a variety of family fun activities at the 45th annual "A Sterling Christmas"!

We will have a tree lighting ceremony, holiday music with caroling, visits with Santa, a petting farm, refreshments, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, train rides, ice skating, warming fires and much more!

"A Sterling Christmas" is sponsored by: Pet Supplies Plus, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Genisys Credit Union, and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Please join us in Dodge Park from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 pm. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022!

Food donations will be collected at the event and given to local food bank.



Santa will arrive rain or shine (or snow)!

Please note: Senior Center gym floor repairs are tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 28 and the gym wing of the building will be closed during construction due to dust and harsh fumes. Click below for gym schedule and info!