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Winter 2012 Newsletter

Upcoming Events/General Information
Rentals
Adult Programs
Youth Programs
Senior Programs
Registration

Upcoming Events / General Information

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Children and adults alike will enjoy this old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt in Thorn Park. Come and collect eggs and maybe you will find one of the lucky prize eggs! Separate area for children ages 3 & Under, 4 to 6 years, 7 to 9 years and Ages 10 & Over. The Big Bunny will also be on hand to greet children and help pass out candy.
Location: Thorn Park, 21311 Telegraph Road
Cost: FREE - All children must be accompanied by an adult
Schedule: Saturday, March 31, 2012
NOTE: Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10:00 AM Sharp so don’t be late!

FREE PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC/READING PROGRAMS

The Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools, in cooperation with Brownstown Recreation and Woodhaven Recreation is offering pre-school music & reading programs this winter. Make music a part of your child’s daily life. It improves their ability to move, think, create, reason, and express themselves. Come and see what we can do for you and your child. This musical adventure is designed to promote language, social, gross motor and early literacy skills for preschool children ages 0-5 years. A parent or guardian must attend with the child.

Brownstown Community Center 21311 Telegraph Rd. Brownstown, MI 48134
Call to register (734) 675-0920 Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
January 25, February 15, March 21, April 25, May 23, June 20

 

Rentals

COMMUNTY CENTER NOW BOOKING
2013 DATES

The Brownstown Community Center, located at 21311 Telegraph Road is now booking rentals through 2013. The halls can accommodate up to 325 people and a full kitchen is available.

Rental rates range from $75.00 for groups of 50 or less on a weeknight to $525.00 for groups of up to 325 on a weekend. Kitchen facilities are available for a $50.00 charge. A security deposit of $100.00 for the kitchen and the halls is required to reserve a date. To check date availability please call the Recreation Dept. at 675-0920

 

Youth Programs

YOUTH T-BALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

Registration for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 years interested in playing t-ball or softball this summer. Practices begin in May with games played during June and July. Players ages as of December 1, 2012 determines players age for the season. All participants receive a t-shirt and cap. The following programs are available:

T-Ball (Boys & Girls) Ages 5-6 Coach-Pitch(Boys & Girls) Ages 7-8 Junior Boys Softball Ages 9-12 Junior Girls Softball Ages 9-11 Intermediate Girls Softball Ages 12-14 Girls Fast Pitch Ages TBA
Cost: T-Ball/Coach-Pitch - $30.00 Softball - $40.00
Registration: Monday March 5th, 6-7:30 PM at Hunter School & the Community Center Tuesday, March 6th, 6-7:30 PM at the Community Center
Late Registrations accepted at the Recreation Office on a space available basis until May 4th.

All new players must present a birth certificate to register!
Scholarships are available for those unable to pay registration fees. Volunteer Coaches needed - call 675-0920 or sign up at registration.

KARATE

Come and learn both Korean and Japanese Karate. This comprehensive Martial Arts Program features classes for ages 4 to adult, including weapons work at higher levels with top quality instructors at all levels.
Instructor: Bill Barker, Progressive Tactics Martial Arts
Location: Community Center
Schedule: Little Dragons - The Little Dragons program teaches the younger age group the skills needed for martial arts training at a later age. The program includes proper stretch, exercise and games to promote balance, focus, team work and discipline. Basic martial arts skills are then incorporated. Students have their own belt system based on class attendance and performance. Additionally life skill teaching occurs in all classes.
Boys & Girls Ages 4-6 Mondays 6:00-6:45 PM $40/mo
Basic Karate - This program is a traditional martial arts program teaching self defense through balance, focus, team work and discipline. Certified instructors teach and evaluate students using the traditional testing and belt system.
Ages 7-12 Mon & Weds 6:00-7:00 PM $55.00/mo Ages 13-Adult Mon & Weds 7:00-9:00 PM $55.00/mo
Modern Arnis - This program features a Filipino style of martial arts known for its knife, stick and sword work. Open to instructor approved advanced students.
Approved Adults Weds 8:00-9:00 PM $40.00/month

POM PON PROGRAM

Want to be a cheerleader? This class will teach you all you need with cheers, chants, and dance routine with music and pom pons! Registration includes free POM PONS for all participants!
Instructor: Diane Donahoo
Location: Wegienka School
Schedule: Wednesdays starting January 18 6:15-6:45pm Ages 5-10 6 weeks
Cost: $31.00 Resident $36.00 Non-resident

DADDY/DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT

A great opportunity for fathers and daughters to spend a fun evening out together. Featuring dancing, punch and cookies and a beautiful corsage for the daughters. Open to children ages three & up accompanied by an adult.
Location: Community Center, 21311 Telegraph Road
Schedule: Friday, February 10, 2012 Session I - 6:00 to 7:15 PM Session II - 7:45 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 per Couple/Additional Daughters $3.00
SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY!

AQUATICS PROGRAM

In cooperation with the Gibraltar School District, Brownstown Recreation is proud to announce the Winter/Spring 2012 Aquatics Program featuring Swim Lessons and the Downriver Swim Club Swim Team.

Group Swim Lessons
$56/session — space is limited in these classes. All swimmers need to be potty-trained and ready to participate in the program. No water wings, lifejackets, or other water toys permitted. Parents are not allowed in the pool or on deck with the children but may watch from the stands.

All Lessons are Tuesdays & Thursdays
Group A Beginners - Ages 3-7yrs 6:15-7:00 PM or 7:15-8:00 PM- Swimmers who are hesitant about entering the water. Class focus: Comfort in sitting in pool on submerged bench - Entry into water - Floating on back - Kicking - Forward movement in pool - Recovery from jump into pool
Group B Intermediates - Ages 4-8yrs 6:15pm-7:00 PM or 7:15-8:00 PM- Swimmers who are comfortable in the pool and ready to start learning basic freestyle and backstroke: forward movement - arm and leg movement for freestyle - arm and leg movement for backstroke - streamline position recovery from diving board - treading water
Group C Advanced - Ages 5-9yrs 6:15-7:00 PM or 7:15-8:00 PM- Swimmers are competent in freestyle and backstroke and are ready for more stroke refinement and additional strokes: improvement on stroke technique building on endurance 1-2 laps - introducing breast stroke/butterfly - beginning flip turns

Session I - February 7-March 8
(NO CLASS FEB 14 OR FEB 21)
Session II - March 13-April 5
Session III—April 17-May 10
Cost $56.00/Session 

 

Adult Programs

INSTRUCTORS CHOICE FUSION PILATES

Like some variety? This workout is different each week! Each class meeting will have two 25 minute segments with a different mix of Pilates workouts. Workouts will include mat exercise, stretch bands, cardio, toning bar and free weight workouts. Have more fun getting in shape with a different workout each week! Class is open to both men and women of all fitness levels and participants should bring a mat and free weights(5lbs or under) to first class. Toning bar and stretch bands detailed by instructor at class..
Instructor: Diane Donahoo, Nationally Certified
Location: Wegienka School
Schedule: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM Session 1 - 5 weeks starts January 18 Session 2 - 5 weeks starts February 22
Cost: Per Session $26.00 / Non-residents add $5.00 - Registrations received after class starts subject to $5 late fee

ZUMBA FITNESS

Zumba Fitness has arrived in Brownstown! Zumba Fitness features interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you’ve got ZUMBA! Brownstown Recreation is now offering Zumba for all ages and fitness levels. The original ZUMBA is a Latin inspired hour long work out aerobic workout that is so much fun you won’t even know your exercising. Instructor: Maria Diaz, ZUMBA Certified
Schedule: Tuesdays 7:30 PM—8:30 PM at Community Center Session 1 - 5 weeks starts January 17 Session 2 - 5 weeks starts February 21
Cost: Per Session $26.00 Non-residents add $5.00 Registrations received after class starts subject to $5 late fee

EASY FLOW YOGA

Have fun while you learn the gentle postures (asanas) and restorative breathing techniques. For centuries, yoga has been practiced to naturally relax and calm the mind while keeping the body young and vital as we age. Let this class help you to remove all the damaging effects of our stressful lives and improve your overall strength, balance and stamina. All ages and levels welcome. Wear comfortable, stretchable clothing and bring a mat, rug or blanket. Please refrain from eating an hour before class.
Schedule: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 PM @ Community Center Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM @ Community Center Session 1 - 5 weeks starts January 17 Session 2 - 5 weeks starts February 21
Cost: Per Session $26.00 One day/week—$51.00 Two days/week . Non-residents add $5.00 Registrations received after class starts subject to $5 late fee
Instructor: Dr. Tracey Williamson, D.C., D.I.C.C.P. American Heart Association Certification Board Certified Diplomate in International Chiropractic Council on Pediatrics

 

Senior Programs

 

Registration Information

ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE

Brownstown Recreation is pleased to announce the addition of online registration for all recreation programs. Participants are able to register and pay for programs and classes, check hall rental availability, and submit payment online from the comfort of your own home. Just log on to :
www.brownstownrec.org

It is the hope of the Recreation Department that this service will allow participants to register for programs with out the inconvenience of coming to the Community Center during business hours. Participants are always welcome to continue to register in person for classes at the Community Center.

Registration Form

Registration: Brownstown Recreation Dept, 21211 Telegraph or Online at www.brownstownrec.org
Location: Carlson High School, 20550 W. Jefferson
Aquatic Supervisor: Kayleigh Morgan

Registration for all programs may be made in person at the Recreation Department, 21311 Telegraph, Brownstown, by phone with full payment on a credit card, or by completing the form below and submitting with full payment to: Brownstown Recreation 21311 Telegraph Road Brownstown, MI 48183

All Program fees include a $1.00 per participant administration fee. This fee is used to help off set the costs of running the Recreation Department and help the Department remain self sufficient.

Non-Residents are welcome in most programs and will be charged an additional $5.00 non-resident fee.

Fee Waivers Available

It is the policy of the Brownstown Recreation Commission that no Brownstown resident child will be turned away from a program due to the inability to pay a program registration fee.
If your child wishes to participate in any program, and you are unable to pay the registration fee, please request a fee waiver application from Parks & Recreation Director Mark W. Maxe at (734) 675-0920. All requests are handled confidentially.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

If, for any reason, you are not fully satisfied with any program, a full refund of the program registration fee will be issued upon request. Just stop in the Recreation Department and tell us why you were dissatisfied with the program, and a full refund will be issued.

Program Suggestions

Ideas and suggestions for new programs are always welcome. If you have a particular program or event you would like to see offered by Brownstown Recreation, please contact Parks & Recreation Director