BREAKFAST with the EASTER BUNNY
and welcome Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny!
SAT., APR. 12 • 9 -10 AM
Location: Woodhaven Community Center
DANCE
FRI., MAY 2 • 6 -8 PM
EASTER EGG HUNT
SAT., APR. 12 • 10:30 AM
• The Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven sponsors the Egg Hunt for children 10 and under
• Egg Hunt begins right after our Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Dads and GrandDads please bring the special little girl in your life to an elegant evening out. We will have a specially planned dinner followed by a delightful evening of dancing. This is the perfect opportunity to let your daughter/granddaughter know how important she is to you.
Location: Woodhaven Community Center
Fee: FREE event No registration required
City-wide
GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 17 & 18 • 9 AM-5 PM
Register your home as ‘the place to be’ – for all the great Spring sales!
Fee: Residents may register for $5 (Map & Listing) at the Woodhaven Community Center, 23101 Hall Rd., Woodhaven.
Note: Registration deadline is Friday, May 9th, 2025. Please call 734-675-4926 for further information.
About: Residents may pick up maps on Friday, May 16th at the Woodhaven Community Center. Maps will also be available on Saturday, May 17th in the outdoor map holder.
CITY OF WOODHAVEN RECREATION COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT
Patricia A. Odette Mayor 734-675-4900
Jeff Harris City Administrator .
Kristie Keene City Clerk
Jeffrey Daigneau Treasurer & Finance Director
Tim Neighbors Director of Public Service
734-675-4932
734-675-4903
734-675-4913
734-675-4919
Mike Schmittou Director of Parks & Recreation 734-675-4926
John Tackett Director of Building & Planning
CITY COUNCIL
Jan Sikes Mayor Pro Tem
Preston Adabie Member
Don Belcher Member
J.C. Moczydlowsky Member
Darrel Penix Member
Robert Toth Member
RECREATION DEPT
23101 Hall Rd. | woodhavenrec.activityreg.com
Mike Schmittou Director mschmittou@woodhavenmi.org PHONE
WOODHAVEN POLICE DEPT
21869 West Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183
Scott Fraczek Chief of Police
DISPATCH DESK
WOODHAVEN FIRE DEPT
23040 West Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183
734-675-4930
The Woodhaven Recreation Commission is an advisory board that meets on the third Monday of the month. The commission supports the City Council and the residents with the development and maintenance of quality parks and facilities; promotes stewardship of open/natural areas; creates and coordinates recreational opportuni-ties that encourage citizen involvement; and fosters a strong sense of community while enhancing the social, cultural and physical wellbeing of residents and visitors of all ages.
734-675-4926
PARKS & REC COMMISSION MEMBERS
LINDA PUCHALSKY Secretary
734-676-7337
Brad Myles Fire Chief OFFICE 734-675-4918
WOODHAVEN ANIMAL CONTROL
21860 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183
Becky Eicher Animal Control Officer beicher@woodhavenmi.org PHONE 734-675-4956
WOODHAVEN DDA
Lisa Lothringer DDA & Economic Development Exec. PHONE
33RD DISTRICT COURT
734-675-4959
19000 Van Horn Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183 | 33court.com PHONE
734-671-0201
SALLY LANCASTER Commissioner
MIKE VonLINSOWE Commissioner
SAMANTHA JECKEWICZ Commissioner
SHANNON FULLER Commissioner
SCOTT MAHER Commissioner
TERRY KEKICH Commissioner
TOM CRANE Commissioner
WOODHAVEN COMMUNITY GROUPS
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Director of Marketing Robbin Moyer
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DOWNRIVER SENIOR OLYMPICS
PHONE 734-675-4926
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JAYCEES
PHONE 734-284-3861 mijaycees.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF WOODHAVEN
Paul Elsey
PHONE 734-771-0552 woodhavenkiwanis.net
NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL
PHONE 248-454-9700 michiganflagfootball@hotmail.com
WOODHAVEN MOOSE 966 Ed Armiak
PHONE 734-671-6800 lodge966@mooseunits.org
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WARRIOR ELITE JR. FOOTBALL
PHONE 734-771-4495
warrioreliteathleticclub@gmail.com
Welcome to the Woodhaven Swim program. We are pleased that you have selected our program for your family. All of our swim classes are taught by highly trained and/or certified water safety instructors. We use the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program to provide the highest quality instruction. Our primary goal is to teach all participants to swim to the best of their ability in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
Learn To Swim Program –Registration dates for sessions:
W SESSION 1: March 4, 2025
W SESSION 2: April 22, 2025
W SESSION 3: May 20, 2025
W SESSION 4: June 24, 2025
W SESSION 5: August 26, 2025
W SESSION 6: September 30, 2025
Parent / Child Aquatics
American Red Cross Parent-Tot Aquatics familiarizes young children to the water and prepares them to learn to swim. This course gives parents safety info and teaches techniques to help orient their children to water.
Session Days Dates Times
SESSION 1 MON & WED 3/31-4/23 5:00 PM
SESSION 2 MON & WED 4/28-5/21 5:00 PM
SESSION 3 MON & WED 6/2-6/25 5:00 PM
SESSION 4 MON & WED 8/4-8/27 5:00 PM
SESSION 5 MON & WED 9/8-10/1 5:00 PM
SESSION 6 MON & WED 10/6-10/29 5:00 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School
Instructor(s): Blake Bannon Fee: $70 per session
LEVEL 1 - Intro to Water Skills
The student will continue to gain comfort in the water and will learn water safety.
Session Days Dates Times
SESSION 1 MON & WED 3/31-4/23 5:30 PM
SESSION 2 MON & WED 4/28-5/21 5:30 PM
SESSION 3 MON & WED 6/2-6/25 5:30 PM
SESSION 4 MON & WED 8/4-8/27 5:30 PM
SESSION 5 MON & WED 9/8-10/1 5:30 PM
SESSION 6 MON & WED 10/6-10/29 5:30 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School
Instructor(s): Blake Bannon Fee: $70 per session
LEVEL 2 - Aquatic Skills
The student will move towards solidifying fundamental water skills to become a competent swimmer.
Session Days Dates Times
SESSION 1 MON & WED 3/31-4/23 6:00 PM
SESSION 2 MON & WED 4/28-5/21 6:00 PM
SESSION 3 MON & WED 6/2-6/25 6:00 PM
SESSION 4 MON & WED 8/4-8/27 6:00 PM
SESSION 5 MON & WED 9/8-10/1 6:00 PM
SESSION 6 MON & WED 10/6-10/29 6:00 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School
Instructor(s): Blake Bannon Fee: $70 per session
LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development
Builds on skills learned in Level 2 (Aquatic Skills) with additional guided practice.
Session Days Dates Times
SESSION 1 MON & WED 3/31-4/23 6:30 PM
SESSION 2 MON & WED 4/28-5/21 6:30 PM
SESSION 3 MON & WED 6/2-6/25 6:30 PM
SESSION 4 MON & WED 8/4-8/27 6:30 PM
SESSION 5 MON & WED 9/8-10/1 6:30 PM
SESSION 6 MON & WED 10/6-10/29 6:30 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School
Instructor(s): Blake Bannon Fee: $70 per session
LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement
Objective is to build confidence in the strokes learned in prior levels and improving aquatic skills. Introduction to all strokes and work on mastery of Front and Back Crawl.
Session Days Dates Times
SESSION 1 MON & WED 3/31-4/23 7:00 PM
SESSION 2 MON & WED 4/28-5/21 7:00 PM
SESSION 3 MON & WED 6/2-6/25 7:00 PM
SESSION 4 MON & WED 8/4-8/27 7:00 PM
SESSION 5 MON & WED 9/8-10/1 7:00 PM
SESSION 6 MON & WED 10/6-10/29 7:00 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School
Instructor(s): Blake Bannon Fee: $70 per session
LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement (DGJP Training Camp)
Swim proficiency level goals: Front and Back Crawl for 100 yards; Breaststroke and Sidestroke for 50 yards; Elementary Backstroke for 75 yards; Racing starts and flip turns for all strokes; preparation in order to join a swim club/team; and stroke technique drills.
Session Days Dates Times
SESSION 1 MON & WED 3/31-4/23 7:30 PM
SESSION 2 MON & WED 4/28-5/21 7:30 PM
SESSION 3 MON & WED 6/2-6/25 7:30 PM
SESSION 4 MON & WED 8/4-8/27 7:30 PM
SESSION 5 MON & WED 9/8-10/1 7:30 PM
SESSION 6 MON & WED 10/6-10/29 7:30 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Instructor(s): Blake Bannon Fee: $70 per session
Adult & Teen Swimming
Swim class taught by highly trained and/or certified water safety instructors.
Session Days Dates Times
SESSION 1 WED ONLY 9/6-9/27 8:00 PM
SESSION 2 WED ONLY 10/2-10/26 8:00 PM
SESSION 3 WED ONLY 6/2-6/25 8:00 PM
SESSION 4 WED ONLY 8/4-8/27 8:00 PM
SESSION 5 WED ONLY 9/8-10/1 8:00 PM
SESSION 6 WED ONLY 10/6-10/29 8:00 PM
Location: Woodhaven-Brownstown High School Instructor(s): Blake Bannon Fee: $70 per session
garten to learn safe ways to approach school and everyday situations. The children are taught the basics of fire, water, traffic, playground and pet safety, as well as poison control, bus behavior and seatbelt importance. This program is administered by the Woodhaven Police Department.
NOTE: Registration opens June 2, 2025.
SESSION 1
Location: Community Center
Instructor(s): Woodhaven Public Safety Officers Fee: $55 (resident); $60 (out of district)
*A second session could be available depending on enrollment numbers
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
Power of Drawing (Grades K–
4th)
This winter, Young Rembrandts artists are in for a treat with a lineup of ALL NEW drawing lessons. From a vibrant pop art dog to fascinating art history and a powerful unicorn, there's so much to learn and love. We prioritize proper technique and excellent color selection in every lesson. Your child will not only enhance their skills but also have a blast personalizing cool drawings like soccer players, and robots. Waste no time and enroll your child today to unleash their artistic potential!
SESSION 1 - Yake Elementary School
Days Dates Times Grades
MON 1/27-3/31 4:00-5:00 PM K-4th (No class on February 17 and March 24)
SESSION 2 - Yake Elementary School
Days Dates Times Grades
MON 4/14-6/9 4:00-5:00 PM K-4th (No class on May 26)
SESSION 1 - Bates Elementary School Days Dates Times Grades
TUES 1/28-4/2 4:00-5:00 PM K-4th (No class on February 18 and March 25)
SESSION 2 - Bates Elementary School Days Dates Times Grades
TUES 4/15-6/3 4:00-5:00 PM K-4th
Instructor(s): Young Rembrandts Fee: $104 (resident); $109 (non resident)
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
Yake Elementary School
The students will have an opportunity to discover various sports each week, such as basketball, wiffleball, soccer, kick ball, dodgeball and others. With an emphasis on large group games designed to challenge children of various ages and abilities, as well as individual skill development, we strive to instill confidence, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and a life-long love of sports.
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Grades
THURS 1/16-2/13 3:45-5:00 PM 1st-4th
SESSION 2
Days Dates Times Grades
WED 2/27-4/3 3:45-5:00 PM 1st-4th (No class on March 27)
Location: Yake Elementary School
Instructor(s): Tom Crane, Yake Physical Ed Instructor Fee: $40 (in district)
Ninja Skillz (Ages 4 –5)
Continuation of Karate Skillz!
Ninja Skillz Martial Arts program targets the stages of development in a manner that adapts to their social and intellectual curiosity while at the same time building skills to set them up for success. Structured program introducing basic skill-based training has proven to be successful. By understanding the stages of development of 4 and 5-year olds, 8 age-appropriate skills were selected for the Ninja SKILLZ Program: Focus, Teamwork, Control, Memory, Balance, Discipline, Fitness, Coordination.
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Ages
THURS 1/16-2/20 6:00-6:30 PM 4-5 yrs
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Ages
THURS 3/6-4/17 7:00-7:45 PM 6-12 yrs
Fee: $40 (resident); $45 (non resident)
SKYHAWK PROGRAMS
with their own program targeting their stage of development in a manner that nurtures their social and emotional stability while at the same time building skills for success. The best part is the program will equip your child with skills that they will utilize in every area of their life.
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Ages
THURS 1/16-2/20 6:45-7:30 PM 6-12 yrs
SESSION 2
THURS 3/6-4/17 6:00-6:45 PM 6-12 yrs
(No class on March 27)
Fee: $40 (resident); $45 (non resident)
Soccer Tots
This class will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the class your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their sport skills pre-paring them for the playground or league play!
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Ages FRI 5/9-5/30 5:30-6:15 PM 3-5 yrs
SESSION 2
Days Dates Times Ages WED 7/25-8/15 5:30-6:15 PM 3-5 yrs
Location: Civic Center Park
Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff
Fee: $65 per session
W Appropriate clothing, water bottle, shin guards, and comfortable athletic shoes
Using our progressional curriculum, our sport-specific staff will ensure your young athlete will gain the technical skills & sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. This program focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their sport skills preparing them to play for the playground or league play! This program is perfect for the beginning to intermediate soccer player.preparing them to play for the playground or league play! This program is perfect for the beginning to intermediate soccer player.
Skyhawk’s Beginning Golf is powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences, the recommended entry-level golf program for PGA Junior Golf Camps. The unique, gamesbased play program and modified learning equipment make it easier for kids to hit the ball and experience early success. Putting, chipping, pitching and full swing, are all taught through games, simple repetitive motions and learning rhymes that make it easy for young kids to remember and repeat.
Location: Civic Center Park
Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff
Fee: $85 per session
W Appropriate clothing, water bottle, shin guards, and soccer shoes (or comfortable athletic shoes)
Multi-Sport (Baseball & Soccer)
This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace.
SESSION 1 Days Dates
Location: Civic Center Park
Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff
Fee: $85 per session
W Appropriate clothing, water bottle, shin guards, and soccer shoes (or comfortable athletic shoes)
Location: Civic Center Park
Instructor(s): Skyhawk Staff Fee: $139
YOUTH SPORTS
Registration Information
NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration is on a first come, first served basis
W Registration for T-Ball ; I League Baseball ; and 8U Softball is weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, January 20 through Friday, April 11
W First time participants MUST provide a birth certificate Player’s age on April 30, 2025 determines his/her age for the season
T - Ball - Woodhaven/Brownstown
Woodhaven will be offering youth T-Ball (Ages 5-6) program again in 2025. T-Ball will play 2 games per week.
NOTE: Children who are four years of age and entering Kindergarten are eligible to participate.
Location: Hall Road (Woodhaven) ballfields
Instructor(s): Joey Henegar
Fee: $70
W Times subject to change depending on size of league
I League - Woodhaven (Baseball)
Woodhaven will be offering a youth Instructional Baseball League (Ages 7-8) again in 2025. I - League teams will play 2 games per week.
NOTE: I League – Woodhaven is coach pitch.
Days Dates Times Ages
TUES THURS MAY & JUNE 6:30 PM 7-8 yrs
Location: Hall Road (Woodhaven) ballfields
Fee: $70 (shirt and cap are included)
W Times subject to change
8U - Woodhaven (Softball)
Woodhaven will be offering a youth Instructional Softball League again in 2025. Teams will play 2 games per week.
NOTE: The Woodhaven Softball League is coach pitch with player pitch introduced as season progresses.
GIRLS - 8 U SOFTBALL Days Dates Times Ages
TUES THURS MAY & JUNE 6:30 PM 7-8 yrs
Location: Hall Road (Woodhaven) ballfields
Fee: $70 (shirt and hat are included)
W Times subject to change
Registration Information
NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration is on a first come, first served basis
W Registration for Youth Baseball & Softball is weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, January 20 through Friday, March 7
W First time participants MUST provide a birth certificate for age verification
W For Softball, player’s age on January 1, 2025 will determine age for the season
W For Baseball, player’s age on April 30, 2025 will determine age for the season
Youth Baseball & Softball
The Woodhaven Parks & Rec. Dept. Youth Baseball & Softball teams participate in South Eastern Baseball Assoc. (Trenton, Grosse Ile, Rockwood, South Rockwood, Wyandotte, Riverview, Gibraltar, Allen Park and Woodhaven).
BOYS - 10 U BASEBALL Days Dates Times Ages MON WED MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 9-10 yrs
Dates Times Ages
THURS MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 11-12 yrs
BOYS - 14 U BASEBALL
WED MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 13-14 yrs
BOYS - 18 U BASEBALL
BOYS - 12 U BASEBALL MON WED MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 15-18 yrs
GIRLS - 10 U SOFTBALL
Dates Times Ages TUES THURS MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 9-10 yrs
GIRLS - 12 U SOFTBALL Days Dates Times Ages
WED MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 11-12 yrs
GIRLS - 14 U SOFTBALL Days Dates Times Ages TUES THURS MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 13-14 yrs
GIRLS - 18 U SOFTBALL Days Dates Times Ages
TUES THURS MAY - JULY 6:30 PM 15-18 yrs
Location: Hall Road (Woodhaven) ballfields
Fee: $105 (shirt and hat are included)
Summer Tennis Lessons
For the youngest players, coaches will be teaching the USTA Quickstart Program, including scaled down balls, racquets, courts and nets for the appropriate age group.
SESSION 1 (4 classes)
Days Dates Times Grades
M W 6/16 - 7/1 9:00 - 9:50 AM K - 2nd
M W 7/8 - 7/16 10:00 - 10:50 AM 3rd - 5th
M W 7/21- 7/30 11:00 AM - NOON 6th - 8th
SESSION 2 (4 classes)
Days Dates Times Grades
M W 7/8 - 7/16 9:00 - 9:50 PM K - 2nd
M W 7/8 - 7/16 10:00 - 10:50 PM 3rd - 5th
M W 7/8 - 7/16 11:00 AM - NOON 6th - 8th
SESSION 3 (4 classes)
Days Dates Times Grades
M W 7/21- 7/30 9:00 - 9:50 PM K - 2nd
M W 7/21- 7/30 10:00 - 10:50 PM 3rd - 5th
M W 7/21- 7/30 11:00 AM - NOON 6th - 8th
Location: Woodhaven High School Tennis Courts
Instructor(s): Jocelyn Wegienka, USTA Certified Staff Fee: $80 per session
W Racquets are provided (or for purchase) for youngest players; Racquets are not provided for older players
W Instructors reserve the right to move students to the appropriate class, if needed
W Please wear the appropriate clothing and shoes as your child will not be able to participate for safety reasons
W Also bring water to stay hydrated
Certified Babysitting / CPR / First Aid & Safe Home Alone
Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters. One-day class. Topics include first aid, when and how to call 911, CPR with manikin practice, choking, and more! Students will also learn how to be safe and responsible when home alone, including what to do if somebody comes to the door and the importance of not giving out personal info.
NOTE: Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion for Certified Babysitter / CPR / First Aid course by Live Safe Academy (valid for two years).
Days Dates Times Ages
THURS 3/13 5:30 - 8:30 PM 11 and older
THURS 5/22 5:30 - 8:30 PM 11 and older
Location: Community Center
Instructor(s): Live Safe Academy Instructor
Fee: $55 per session
Important Life Safe Class INFO
NOTE: Parents, this class is for students who are independent and responsible enough to be care for the safety and well-being of children without adult supervision.
W To be certified students must participate in the entire course from beginning to end and successfully complete all skills, which requires full motor function of all four extremities
W Bring a snack, a pen and paper for notes is optional – No cell phone use during class except during break
W Please note that students must arrive on time to be certified, so please arrive up to 10 minutes early – Please check-in your student at the beginning of class
W Drop-off and pick-up is in the same room as class – Class sometimes ends a few minutes late
W If you need a medical exception, send request before class to Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com
Registration Information
W Woodhaven-Brownstown School District families are considered ‘residents’ for Adult Fitness Classes and Programs
Drumming & Toning
Cardio Drumming is a full body workout. We move to the rhythm of music using drum sticks, yoga ball and a bucket. We will also focus on toning using light hand weights. Cardio Drumming is great for all fitness levels. NOTE: Drum kits loaners available (bucket, ball, sticks)
SESSION 1 – MON (Morning and evening options) Days Dates Times Weeks
MON 1/6-2/24 10:00-11:00 AM 6
MON 1/6-2/24 6:30-7:30 PM 6 (No classes January 20 and February 17)
SESSION 1 – WED Days Dates Times Weeks
WED 1/8-2/26 6:30-7:30 PM 8
SESSION 2 – MON (Morning and evening options) Days Dates Times Weeks
MON 3/3-4/28 10:00-11:00 AM 8
MON 3/3-4/28 6:30-7:30 PM 8
SESSION 2 – WED Days Dates Times Weeks
WED 3/5-4/30 6:30-7:30 PM 8
SESSION 3 – MON (Morning and evening options) Days Dates Times Weeks
MON 5/5-6/25 10:00-11:00 AM 8
MON 5/5-6/25 6:30-7:30 PM 8
Days Dates Times Weeks
WED 5/7-7/2 6:30-7:30 PM 8
Location: Woodhaven Community Center
Instructor(s): Maria Marzuoq
Fee: Fee per each 6 week session:
$35
Drop-In Fee: $8
Fee per each 8 week session: $45
Drop-In Fee: $8
W Please bring a large bucket, yoga ball, light hand weights Drum kits loaners available (bucket, ball and sticks)
Tai Chi Chuan (SPECIAL – 10 weeks)
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise system of moderate weight bearing and cardiovascular intensity. Tai Chi will improve flexibility, strength, and fitness.
SESSION 1
ADVANCED CLASS Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 1/6-3/11 10:00-11:00 PM 10
BEGINNER CLASS Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 1/6-3/11 11:15 AM-12:15 PM 10
SESSION 2
ADVANCED CLASS Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 4/1-6/3 10:00-11:00 PM 10
BEGINNER CLASS Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 4/1-6/3 11:15 AM-12:15 PM 10
Location: Community Center - Parkview Room
Instructor(s): John Molnar
Fee: $50 per session (resident); $55 per session (non resident)
Looking for a good workout, but concerned about stress on your joints? Try our Aqua Fitness class! It is aerobic exercises performed in the shallow end of the pool, using the water as resistance. Our Aqua Fitness class helps you build cardiovascular stamina, strength, balance and flexibility by placing resistance on your muscles yet has a fraction of the stress and strain on your body.
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Weeks
WED 1/8-3/5 6:00-6:45 PM 8 (No class February 19)
SESSION 2
Days Dates Times Weeks
WED 3/12-5/14 6:00-6:45 PM 8 (No class March 26 and April 2)
Location: Brownstown Middle School Pool
Instructor(s): Sue Michetti Fee: $45 per session (resident) Drop-In Fee: $7
Zumba Gold
Improve your health from the inside out as you energize your body and mind. Learn exciting new moves like salsa, merengue and cumbia. The movements and pace are modified but we keep all the flavor and excitement of the party. The results are amazing!
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 1/7-3/4 6:30-7:15 PM 8 (No class February 18)
SESSION 2
Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 3/11-5/13 6:30-7:15 PM 8
(No class March 25 and April 1)
Location: Woodhaven Community Center
All fitness levels are invited to “GET FIT WITH THE HITS!” These easy to follow movement combinations, set to some awesome tunes, are taught in a low impact format with opportunities to ‘pick it up’ if you prefer. Challenge your muscles with resistance tubing (supplied by the instructor) or bring your own light weights. No floorwork. Complete your workout with a relaxing stretch. Our “GET FIT WITH THE HITS!” class is taught by an expert instructor with loads of experience.
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Weeks
THURS 1/9-3/6 6:00-6:45 PM 8
(No class February 20)
SESSION 2
Days Dates Times Weeks
THURS 3/13-5/15 6:00-6:45 PM 8 (No class March 27 and April 3)
Location: Woodhaven Community Center
Instructor(s): Sue Michetti Fee: $45 per session (resident) Drop-In Fee: $7
Cardio Drumming & Toning
– AM Drop-In Class
Cardio Drumming is a full body workout. We move to the rhythm of music using drum sticks, yoga ball and a bucket. We will also focus on toning using light hand weights. No experience is needed. Cardio Drumming is great for all fitness levels.
NOTE: Drum kits loaners available (bucket, ball, sticks).
Days Dates Times FRI 1/3-6/27 10:00-11:00 AM
Location: Woodhaven Community Center
Instructor(s): Maria Marzuoq Fee: Drop-In Fee: $7
W Please note the Friday Drop-In class may be cancelled occasionally due to rentals and special events in the community center
Instructor(s): Sue Michetti Fee: $45 per session (resident) Drop-In Fee: $7
W Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat rubber-soled shoes with good support!
YOGA (SPECIAL – 6 weeks)
Beginning to Lower Intermediate Yoga taught with safety, mindfulness and goal oriented physical improvement. Learn to safely and strategically develop movement you can use in other classes and modify physical stressors.
SESSION 1
Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 1/7-2/11 7:00-8:15 PM 6
SESSION 2
Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 2/25-4/1 7:00-8:15 PM 6
SESSION 3
Days Dates Times Weeks
TUES 4/15-5/20 7:00-8:15 PM 6
Location: Community Center
Instructor(s): Dr. Ellen M. Lazar, D.C., RYT200 Fee: $40 (resident); $45 (non resident); Drop-In $10
W You MUST bring your own Yoga mat
W Please bring a minimum of 2 towels for your personal use and health safety
Line Dancing
Learn to line dance with Connie. Clear instruction and easy to follow lessons. No experience necessary! No partners needed! You will be exercising and having fun while learning the latest line dances. Better yet, the line dancing will enable you to learn balance, rhythm, timing, poise and posture. Join us for dancing and fun!
SESSION 1 Days Dates Times Weeks
THURS 1/9-2/27 7:00-8:30 PM 8
SESSION 2 Days Dates Times Weeks
THURS 3/5-4/24 7:00-8:30 PM 8
SESSION 3
Days Dates Times Weeks
THURS 5/1-6/19 7:00-8:30 PM 8
Location: Woodhaven Community Center Instructor(s): Connie Mullen Fee: $40 per session (resident); $45 per session (non resident); Drop-In Fee: $7
Woodhaven Senior Club
If you are a Woodhaven resident, and 62 or older, there is a world of opportunity waiting for you at the Woodhaven Community Center!
!You can join the Woodhaven Senior Club, which has a wide variety of activities to choose from: Bocce Ball Mondays at 9:30 a.m.; Lunch Bunch outing one Monday per month; card games every Tuesday; Bingo on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays as well as on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; and enjoy, Pinochle every Tuesday at Noon and “31” card game on 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Please see our monthly calendar for dates and times. A Movie Day is held one Friday per month at the Center as well.
Outside of the scheduled events listed, you can enjoy many other travel excursions and activities that change in variety each month, such as: Plays, Casino Trips, Museums, Tours, Dinners, Movies, Feather Bowling, winery visits, ice cream shops, and the list goes on, and on! We even have our own 23 passenger bus which is utilized for our excursions, and it helps keep costs down.
Trips and new activities are announced at the Business Meeting each month and are open to the Club members for 2 weeks. If the trip has not filled up in those 2 weeks, it is then opened to the public. Don’t miss out on these wonderful opportunities to make new friends and experience new adventures!
Senior Club business meeting is on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, and the Senior Social catered luncheon is on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Woodhaven on Wheels
Senior Citizen Transportation Reservations: 734-231-6987 Driver
Woodhaven on Wheels is a curb-to-curb transportation service, providing a means of transportation for senior citizens and residents who are unable to drive for medical reasons.
Eligible to residents age 62 and older and if under age 62 with disability and unable to drive due to medical reasons.
NOTE: For Woodhaven Senior Club information and/or registration, please contact the Senior Coordinator at 734-675-4926.
are considered to be essential and will be given priority at all times for determining the transportation availability
W Persons riding on the van must sign an injury waiver card prior to use after they prove eligibility
Meals on Wheels
Hot meal is delivered to your home four (4) days-a-week (mornings) as part of Wayne County’s nutrition services program.
NOTE: Service is available to qualifying persons 62+
W Call 734-259-7584 to apply for this program
W Holiday meals may also be provided by completing the paperwork given to you by our driver
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62 + Call 734-231-6987 (driver) for reservations
W Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance
W Service area is Woodhaven with the borders of: (East) West Jefferson Ave.; (West) Telegraph; (North) Northline; and (South) Vreeland
W Only prescription pick-ups and/or doctor appointments
The City of Woodhaven, in conjunction with Wayne County, offers The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for individuals who qualify and are also residents of Woodhaven.
W Food distribution through TEFAP takes place the 4th Tuesday of each month, 9-11 am
W Registration will be done the first day of participation
W Please call 734-675-4926 for more information
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Pinochle & the card game “31”
Bocce Ball
The Bocce Courts and equipment will be made available every Monday at 9:30 a.m. for those interested.
NOTE: You don’t need a partner to participate.
Location: Community Center – Bocce Ball Courts Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+
Morning Exercise – Drop-In
Exercise videos are easy to follow, specifically designed for the active, older adults. Participants enjoy an exciting hour of calorie burning and energizing movements.
NOTE: Participants are encouraged to seek advice of physician before beginning exercise program.
& THURS Year-round 10:00 AM
Location: Community Center – Main Hall Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+
Euchre & Bingo
Come for the fun! Be a part of this friendly competition.
Come for the fun! Be a part of this friendly competition.
PINOCHLE
TUES Every week 12:00 NOON
THE CARD GAME “31” Days Dates Times
TUES 1st & 3rd week 12:00 NOON
Location: Community Center – Senior Wing Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+
SENIOR LUNCHEON
Saint Patrick’s Day Party
Come dressed in your favorite Irish attire. We will enjoy Irish music, green soft drinks and some Irish cuisine.
Location: Community Center – Senior Wing Fee: FREE for Woodhaven residents 62+
Location: Community Center Fee: TBD
W Register for the Party by Wednesday, March 6th
Detroit Tigers Opening Day Party
Join the party as we usher in one of our favorite pastimes… baseball on Opening Day! Enjoy a ballpark lunch – hot dogs, chips, nachos and soft drinks. Spend the afternoon with friends cheering on our team! Be ready for some MLB and Tiger Baseball Trivia and we’ll have tables set-up for card games too.
Dates Times THURS 3/13 12:00 NOON Days Dates Times FRI 4/4 12:30 PM
Location: Community Center Fee: TBD
W Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, March 27th
W Must be 62 or older
RENTAL INFO
Woodhaven facilities:
WOODHAVEN • PARK PAVILION 24135 HALL RD (734-675-4926)
Reservation requests for the Park Pavilion begin the first Monday in April for Residents, and the first Monday in May for Non-Residents.
W Pavilion opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m.
W NO Fires; NO Alcoholic Beverages; and NO Parking on the grass.
W The Rental Party of this agreement hereby waives any and all claims against the City of Woodhaven, its agents or employees and assumes the responsibility of defending any claims of third parties as a result of rental party’s conduct.
W There will be a non-refundable fee to reserve the Park Pavilion on a Saturday or Sunday.
RENTAL FEES
Parties of LESS than 200 people .
Parties of MORE than 200 people .
$40 ( Resident)
$60 ( Resident)
$65 ( Non-Resident)
$85 ( Non-Resident)
W The pavilion fees are applicable to all groups/organizations wishing to use the Park Pavilion. There will be no waiving of these fees.
W No staked tents or inflatables without prior approval of Woodhaven Recreation Department. Renter will be held liable for any damage to underground utilities due to staking of such tents.
WOODHAVEN • COMMUNITY CENTER 23101 HALL RD (734-675-4926)
The Woodhaven Community Center opens and closes as per prior arrangements made in the office:
FRIDAY .
2 p.m. to 12 Midnight SATURDAY
8 a.m. to 12 Midnight SUNDAY
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Please contact the Woodhaven Recreation Department to determine if the date you wish to reserve is available. If the Woodhaven Community Center Hall or Woodhaven Park Pavilion is available on your preferred date, you will be asked to register in person at the Recreation Department office.
NOTE: You must be a Resident of Woodhaven to reserve the Woodhaven Community Center.
W Reservations must be confirmed 30 days prior to reservation date w/ rental fee paid in full at that time.
W Security Deposit is non-refundable if a cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the event
RENTAL FEES
MAIN HALL
150 person capacity for Large Hall; 10 hour maximum per event
KITCHEN
STAGE
. $275
Saturday & Sunday. . . . $350 Reduced Friday Rate.
Security Deposit. . . . . . $275
ONLY available to a Licensed Caterer Includes use of Kitchen, Appliances, and Cookware. .
$125 Reduced Friday Rate.
Under no circumstances is the stage to be moved by the rental party Usage Fee.
$100
DEPOSIT: The required security deposits are due upon application and may be forfeited if cancelled with less than six (6) months notice of cancellation.
CANCELLATION: If rental is cancelled six (6) months prior to the date of your rental, the security deposit will be refunded. If less than six months notice is given for cancellation, then the security deposit will be forfeited.
$50
