SUNDAY, OCT. 30, 2022

THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

Upcoming Building Closures

The Sterling Heights Community Center, Senior Center, and Nature Center will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veteran's Day.

We will re-open on Saturday, Nov. 12 for our regularly scheduled programs.

Gym Schedule

The Community Center Gym and Track will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 8 due to Election Day. 

Please see the gym schedule below as many of our drop-in activities have been modified for the week of Nov. 7.

This is a fun low-pressure, community-based tennis competition for your child!

Non-elimination, each doubles team will play between 3 and 5 matches against opponents of similar skill. They will spend most of the time on court playing, with minimal down time. Matches will be indoors at the Sterling Heights Community Center.

You can indicate a doubles partner at registration or register alone and we will partner players.

Come learn relaxation methods for everyday practice in our six-week Teen Yoga class!

This yoga class is geared towards teens and will teach you relaxation methods, breathing, techniques and creative expression through movement.

The Sterling Heights Senior Center is now offering a Sampler Pass that will allow a non-member to enjoy all the benefits of membership for one full week from date of purchase!

Sampler passes are $8 for Residents and $16 for Non–residents and individuals may purchase one pass per calendar year. 

If a pass holder chooses to get a membership, within 30 days of purchasing our sampler pass, the cost of the pass will get discounted from the annual membership cost.

Pass holders must still register for any programs that require advance registration. 

Are you considering buying a reptile as a new pet? Come learn about what animal is right for you!

Join us on Nov. 12 and meet LIVE non-native reptiles at the Nature Center such as a Tegu Lizard, a Sulcata Tortoise and more!

Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation is currently looking to fill head and assistant coaching positions for our Adaptive Basketball League.

Practices are Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 15 and Dec. 29 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Games will begin Jan. 5 and be held every Thursday starting at 6 p.m. with the last game held Feb. 23.

Games will take place at Sterling Heights Community Center, Warren Community Center and Rochester facility.

If you have any questions or are interested in coaching, please contact Kirby Rochester by email at krochester@sterling-heights.net or by phone (586) 446-2706.  

The Teen Room, located on the first floor of the Sterling Heights Community Center, is a unique space providing youth residents a gathering place to study, hang-out, and participate in special themed programming just for teens ages 12 to 17!

The space has been designed with study areas, social spaces, a variety of new and retro games including a Nintendo Switch, Play Station 4, and bubble hockey.

Those wishing to use the Teen Room, must show school ID and complete the sign-in sheet at our Welcome Desk.



AMENITIES

• Two 65-inch TVs
• Playstation 4
• Nintendo Switch
• Bubble Hockey
• Silver Strike Arcade Bowling
• Retro Gaming Table
• Board Games
• Tables for studying and hanging out

Versiti Blood Services will be back at the Sterling Heights Community Center for the October Blood Drives taking place on Monday Nov. 7 and Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Schedule your appointment on the Versiti website today!

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, December 3, 2022!



Santa will arrive rain or shine (or snow)!