DELTA TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION NEWSLETTER

May 2023

Free Yard Waste Collection Day

Thursday, May 11, 2-8 p.m. (Residents only)

Delta Township Recycling Center 5717 Millett Highway


Township Residents can drop off yard waste free of charge.

Residents must provide either a photo I.D. and voter I.D. card, property tax notice, or a township water/sewer bill to participate in the Free Yard Waste Day program.

Kids Days

Come on out to Sharp Park and join us for a lot of fun! Kids will have a great time participating in the many fun activities including, the variety shows (see below), yard games, bounce house, double lane slide, balance bikes course, balloon twister Chris Cornell, bubble booth, temporary tattoos, trackless train, children’s make-it take-it craft, tot spot, dance performances by Delta Dance Connection, Kiki’s Gymnastics fun obstacle course, Library Outreach Van, Delta Lioness/Lions concessions, and more! 

Everything (with the exception of concessions) is FREE.

W, 6/21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Includes The Crazy Craig Juggling Variety Show at 1 p.m.

W, 8/9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Includes The Joel Tacey Magical Comedy Show at 1 p.m.

Sharp Park

Youth Tennis Lessons

This instructional tennis program is designed to teach basic fundamentals strokes, rules, etiquette, scoring, and playing points in a group environment. Ages: 5-15

Session 1: 6/20/23 - 7/11/23

Session 2: 7/18/23 - 8/3/23 Location: Sharp Park Tennis Courts


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Teen Cuisine

Ages: 11-17

W, June 14 – July 26

No Class 7/5

4 – 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Rd.

Registration opens 5/16

This class will be taught by instructors from MSU Extension. For questions, call Cassidy at 517-543-4468.

T-ball/Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch Baseball


Summer T-ball and baseball are just around the corner! We have programs for ages 4-10.

The deadline is June 2nd.

Youth NFL Flag Football

Introduce your child to the basics of football. Each team will be assigned an NFL team name and wear that official NFL team jersey. Grades K-5

Registration begins 5/16

Click Here to Register
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Waverly East Intermediate Pool Update

We're open! Come check out the new locker rooms and updated pool facility! We are offering water aerobics, arthritis aquacise, lap swim, and open adult swim. For more information, CLICK HERE


Hiring Lifeguards and Instructors

Delta Township is actively looking to hire several lifeguards and swim instructors. If you are interested, please contact the Enrichment Center office at 484-5600, M-F, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Delta 39'ers (50+)

Conversations With Our Inner Critic - An Intentional Creativity® Workshop


Have you ever really thought about how many of our decisions/choices are influenced by our Inner Critic? It seems to wield a lot of power, and sometimes, we feel like we are under its control. 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: 8/24, 8/31, & 9/7

11 am - 1 pm

$37/3 Classes

Room 302

Savvy Caregiver Program

This program is for the active caregiver of a family member or friend with dementia that lives at home. It will help you gain special skills and knowledge you will need to be a successful caregiver. It will also help you understand the impact of dementia on you and the person with dementia.

 

W: 6/21 –7/26

1 - 3 pm

Free

Room 302


Pacers Walking Club Is Back!

Walk daily year-round. Sign up by writing your name in the communal logbook located in the Food Court area, start walking, and log your laps. For the next month, you will see your name printed so you can continue to track your laps. Monthly newsletters that include leaderboards as well as information on activities and events.

 

Mall hours: M-Th 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., F-Sa 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., & Su 12- 6 p.m., Free, Lansing Mall 

Delta 39'ers (50+) Trips

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Toledo Zoo & Aquarium


 

The zoo houses an internationally-famous Hippoquarium®. Other exhibits that make this zoo special are Arctic Encounter, Frog Town, Cheetah Valley, and Primate Forest. The aquarium features 3,000+ aquatic animals in 178,000 gallons of water.

 

Includes: motor coach transportation and admission to the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium.

 

Not included: lunch and bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).

 

Registration deadline: 7/5

Th, 7/27, 8:30 am-5:30 pm, $99

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Mystery Trip


The destinations are a Mystery, join us to see where we are going.

 

Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch, and admission(s)/tour(s).

 

Not included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).

 

Registration deadline: 7/19

Th, 8/10, 8 am-6 pm, $110

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The Wine Bus


Chateau Aeronautique Winery is on 28 acres in the Irish Hills. Located in an 1870’s Schoolhouse, Cherry Creek Cellars take pride in crafting wine, cider, and beer in a picturesque vineyard setting. The Winery North of 12 has a tasting room that sits on 5 acres and has two large patios.

 

Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch at Chateau Aeronautique Winery, and wine tastings.

 

Not Included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).

 

Registration deadline: 5/22

Th, 6/22, 10:45 am-6:30 pm, $119

Delta Township Parks & Recreation

7710 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, MI 48917

517-323-8555 | parks@deltami.gov

www.deltami.gov

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