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Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
Indoors / Outdoors
Spring 2003
Renovations at Rolling Hills
The Rolling Hills water park facility in
Ypsilanti Township is one of the most
popular facilities in the County Park
system and attracted over 89,000 visitors last year. In response to its popularity and status as a regional park
destination, the Commission is investing $ 3.2 million for a major water park
expansion project and other general
improvements at the park.
These renovations are expected to be completed by Memorial
Day this year. The design consultants
for the project include a team of professionals from Johnson Hill Land Ethics
Studio (land planning and landscape
architectural design), Water Technology Inc. (pool design) and Lincoln
Poley (project architect).
The renovations began after
the end of the 2001 season and the
first project to be completed was the
Inside this issue:
Adult Swim Classes
Adult Dance & Fitness
Calendar of Events
Class Refund Policy
Director’s Message
Fitness by the Day
Free trees and plants
Independence Lake Park
The lazy river ride, a 755-foot
long man-made “walk-in” river channel, Life Guarding Class
is expected to be the single biggest
Nature Programs
draw to the expanded facility,
Pierce Lake Golf Course
attracting adults as well as children.
Users will have the opportunity to leiPunch Cards
surely float the river on inner tubes proRegistration Form
vided by the park.
Senior Fitness
Water Exercise Classes
Youth Swim Classes
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on page 9) and accommodate an additional 400 bather capacity at the facility. But the improvements are not limited to the water park.
A new hard surfaced trail sys-
Strategically placed along the
flowing river are a variety of features,
including water spilling tumble buckets,
pipe water falls, a channel rapids area,
and side channel spray jets, to enhance the “wet and wild” experience
new concession building which opened for the more adventurous users.
last summer. Windows on both sides
of this new building allows food service
to park visitors inside or outside the
water park. We’ve received many
compliments on our expanded and
healthier menu which includes grilled
chicken salads or sandwiches, frozen
yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies.
New water park expansion facilities include a lazy river ride, a children’s water play structure and spray
The current new development
ground, a renovated sand play area,
will almost double the physical size of
more room for lounging and sunning;
the existing water park (see diagram
and additional toilets and showers.
tem, small group picnicking shelters,
pond fishing pier and boardwalk, pond
dock, wetland overlook and footbridge,
paved road and parking improvements
also await the park visitor.
Please accept our invitation to
visit and enjoy these wonderful new
facilities. Start your summer off right
with a trip to Rolling Hills Park on
Memorial Day weekend!
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Ray Essel, Park Planner
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Message from the Director
“A Nice Place” to be Preserved
In the first application cycle, sixteen
parcels were submitted and reviewed
That headline in a recent Ann Arbor by the NATAC. Another eleven parNews (1/19/03) article marked a
cels were nominated in the second
milestone in land preservation efforts round of 2002 and continue to be
in Washtenaw County. The article
evaluated. The third round of appliwas about the first parcel to be pur- cations are due June 30, 2003.
chased by the Washtenaw County
Parks and Recreation Commission
(WCPARC) through the Natural Areas Preservation Program.
The Washtenaw County Natural Areas Preservation Program (NAPP)
was initiated by the Washtenaw
County Board of Commissioners
through the passage of the Natural
Areas Ordinance No. 128, in August
2000. The ordinance provides procedures and standards for the protection of natural land by the County.
Funding for the NAPP was accomplished through approval of a November 2000 millage referendum.
Sixty-four percent of those voting approved the countywide ¼ mill tax to
fund the program, which allows the
county to purchase natural area
lands and conservation easements
for their ecological, scientific and recreational value.
will be purchased by the WCPARC
for the natural area program – the
remaining 80 acres, including the
original farmstead, will remain in active farming for the foreseeable future.
The site includes a large wetland
complex that was characterized by
NATAC as an important public water
resource worthy of protection – for
surface water, groundwater and wetlands. The property is also noteworthy for its wildlife habitat, including
migratory birds, and unique and varied plant communities.
German immigrants first settled the
land in the 1830’s. The property
stayed in the same family until 1973,
when the current owner bought it for
its beauty and as a place for his chilBased on their ecological attributes,
dren to play. He rented the farmfive of the initial sixteen parcels were
house to a friend, and spent the last
considered by the NATAC to be
29 years of his ownership gardening
highly desirable natural areas.
and hiking throughout the site.
Those properties were recommended to the WCPARC, and then
He characterized the appearance of
continued through the environmental
the land back then as “a bit of old
assessment and appraisal phases.
Ireland”. Despite offers from develThe first parcel to complete those
opers, the owner was committed to
subsequent phases and reviews by
preserving the landscape. Once the
the Washtenaw County Planning AdThe ordinance contains provisions
land is acquired and protected by the
for the formation of a group of citizen/ visory Board and local unit of govern- WCPARC, public access will be alment, and to garner a favorable deexperts to advise the WCPARC,
lowed for passive recreational purwhich has been given the responsi- termination from the WCPARC, was suits, such as hiking and bird watchthe subject of that January Ann Arbor
bility of administering the new proing.
gram. County residents with exper- News article.
tise in land trust/conservation, wildlife
Over the next ten years there will be
management, environmental educamany unique natural areas purtion, real estate/development, land
chased and preserved through this
use planning, botany/forestry and
effort. Everyone involved in the
fisheries/ aquatic ecology comprise
Natural Areas Preservation Program
the seven member Natural Areas
respects the public trust invested in
Technical Advisory Committee
us to protect and preserve signifi(NATAC) appointed by the Board of
cant natural resources throughout
Commissioners.
Washtenaw County. This is an important program that will serve as a
The natural area millage was first
model for similar preservation efforts
levied in December of 2001, and
elsewhere in the state and nation.
funds became available in early
The first parcel purchased for the
Originally submitted in its entirety,
2002. Last year marked the first time the 217-acre parcel is located west of Washtenaw County program will
that property owners could nominate Zeeb, north of Liberty and south of
have historical significance. It had to
their property for the Washtenaw
Park road, in the heart of Scio Town- be special, and it is.
Robert Tetens, Director
County land preservation program.
ship. Of the total acreage, 137 acres
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Independence Lake Park
Since Independence Lake County
Park opened in 1980, park users
have enjoyed seasonal recreation activities including fishing, boating, picnics, volleyball and horseshoes.
such as ice fishing, cross-country ski- which provide wonderful views of weting and snow shoeing.
lands, prairies and oak woodlots.
Independence Lake offers a
sandy beach and swimming as well
as excellent picnic areas for family
gatherings. The park rents rowboats
and offers a launch site for canoes,
kayaks and motorized boats with ten
or less horsepower.
There are four pavilions of
various sizes to accommodate small
groups or several hundred people for
Guided interpretive tours are available, allowing visitors to learn about
the park’s wide variety of plant and
animal life, for tour information: call
(734) 971-6337 ext. 318. For the fast
On Memorial Day 2002, we
movers, who want to walk, run, bike
opened the Spray Zone, an interacor roller blade, we offer over three
tive spray ground with geysers, jet
miles of paved multiuse trail.
streams and foamies. The Spray
This unique park provides
Zone is great for all ages but particu- birthday parties, family reunions,
active recreation and passive
larly geared toward ages twelve and weddings or company picnics.
recreational activities for all ages.
under. We will have more information
Visitors interested in passive Come out and see Independence
on the Spray Zone in our summer
recreation have appreciated sunbath- Lake Park this year. We’re open
newsletter.
ing, bird watching and nature obser- year-round. Come visit today!
Brian Machmer, Park Superintendent
Last September, the park be- vation of the park’s unique habitat.
came a year-round park, which now
For those who like to explore, there
allows new recreation experiences
are several miles of nature trails
Pierce Lake Golf Course
four holes to challenge the heavy hitters and, at the same time, reduce the
length of drives required for good ball
placement by those who play from the
red or white tees.
To better permit play and facilitate cart movement around the
course under wet conditions, cart
paths have been built for #6 and #8
and rerouted to better access holes #4
and #9.
The staff has always kept the
grounds in tip-top shape but have
been hampered recently by the hot
and dry summers of the past few
years. Working with Greenscape,
to the “Four Star” course (Golf Digest) landscape consultants, we’ve impleto make it an even more popular desti- mented a plan to provide more water to
nation for area golfers.
irrigate the course. The pond at hole 4
Originally designed by Harry
has been expanded significantly and
Bowers, the 230 acre, 18 hole course should provide the additional water cacontinues to delight all levels of golfers. pacity necessary to keep the grass
New black tees have been added at
green on the course.
Pierce Lake Golf Course will open for
its 8th season, weather permitting, on
the last weekend in March. During the
fall of last year and early this spring,
several modifications have been made
We also expect patrons will
enjoy our recently enlarged concession
and retail area at the clubhouse.
Pierce Lake offers 26 acres of
parkland with significant wetland areas
that can be seen from a trail system
with boardwalk and observation decks.
We want everyone to know that Pierce
Lake is more than a beautiful golf
course – it’s a community resource we
can all enjoy. Come out this year and
take a swing at it!
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Richard Kent, Asst. Park Planner
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Nature Programs
Waiting for the Green
It’s been a winter of plenty of
cold weather - colder than many of
us have experienced for a few years.
Winters like this last one really make
a person appreciate spring and the
many wonderful changes that come
with the warmer weather. One of the
most obvious changes (and one of
my favorites) that comes with spring
is the greening and flowering of the
trees.
It’s usually in April that one
can see signs of our trees coming to
life. Often the first tree that gives an
indication of winter’s end is the
weeping willow, Salix babylonica.
The weeping willow, with its slender
drooping branches, shows hints of
spring greenery long before most of
our other trees, sometimes even beginning to change hue in March. If
you visit County Farm Park in the
next several weeks, notice when you
see the first signs of spring growth in
the willows there.
Some folks pay especially
close attention to the spring progression of maple trees. In late winter or
very early spring, maple trees of any
kind can be tapped for their sap, in
order to make maple syrup. But once
the buds of maple trees swell and
then open, often by mid-April, the
sap is no longer good for syrup making. Opening buds mean the end of
syrup making, but they also mean
the beginning of the coming of green
leaves for our maples. A walk on the
Hoyt Post Trail in Parker Mill will take
you under many red, sliver and black
maple trees.
A sign of spring that I look for
in the woods in April is the flowering
of the Juneberry or Serviceberry tree,
Amelanchier laevis. This tree produces flowers with five narrow white
petals that are roughly an inch in
length. These white petals show up
well at this time, for most other trees
are just beginning to leaf out and
there is still only a hint of green in the
woods. Park Lyndon South is a
great place to hike in April to enjoy
the flowering Juneberry tree. Don’t
mistake them for Flowering Dogwoods; they bloom in May!
I have shared a few specific
tree “signs of spring”that I enjoy, but
sometimes what is neatest about
trees in spring is that it seems one
day you are looking about and all the
branches are still gray and bare, and
then, the next time you notice, it’s
green and lush in every direction! I
heard many people say this past
February that they have had enough
winter, they are ready for spring.
When the leaves and green of our
trees return at the end of this winter, I
think many of us will be especially
appreciative. I know that I will - I
await the green of spring with much
anticipation!
Faye Stoner, Parks Naturalist
Schedule
April
Saturday, April 5th - 6:30 p.m.
Rolling Hills Park
“All About Owls”
Lecture and slides, followed by a
hike to look at an owl nest and try our
luck at calling other owls.
Pre-registration req’d. at 971-6337
Sunday, April 6th – 1 p.m.
Park Lyndon North
“Between the Boardwalks
Woodland Hike”
Sunday, April 27th - 1 to 4 p.m.
Sharon Mills County Park
“Sharon Mills Park and Mill Tours”
May
Sunday, May 4th – 2 p.m.
Park Lyndon South - West Lot
“Sunday Family Nature Walk”
Saturday, May 10th – 8 a.m.
Independence Lake
“May Morning Bird Walk”
Park entry fee required.
Meet at the Gamble Group Center.
Saturday, May 10th - 1 to 4 p.m.
Sharon Mills County Park
“Sharon Mills Park and Mill Tour”
Friday, May 16th - 8 p.m.
Independence Lake
“Watching for the Full Moon”
Hike, then snacks and stories around
a fire. Park entry fee required.
Sunday, May 18th - 1 to 4 p.m.
Sharon Mills County Park
“Sharon Mills Park and Mill Tours”
June
Saturday, June 7th - 1 p.m.
Independence Lake
“Crossing the Marsh”
Park entry fee required.
Wear old clothes, old shoes.
Meet at the Gamble Group Center.
th
Sunday, April 20 – 2 p.m.
Park Lyndon South - West Lot
“Sunday Family Nature Walk”
Time in nature is beneficial in many
ways. People of all ages, families of
all types are invited to come and
spend time in one of the prettiest
parks in Washtenaw County.
Sunday, June 15th - 2 p.m.
Park Lyndon South - West Lot
“Sunday Family Nature Walk”
For more information contact
Faye Stoner, Park Naturalist
971-6337, ext 318, or email
Stonerf@ewashtenaw.org
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Youth Swim Classes
There are two 5-week sessions offered each term. When you fill out the
registration form, write A or B before the class number. Example: A21010
Please note: registration for Session B accepted May 10-27 only.
Session
Registration
Classes
A
March 22 - April 1
April 2 - May 10*
B
May 10-27
May 28 - June 28
* No instructional swim classes April 19-25
Class Schedule
All classes $25
Infant Toddler
31010 SA 11:15-11:45
Pre-school 1
31020 SA 10:35-11:05
31021 SA 11:50-12:20
31022 W 10:00-10:30
31023 F 10:00-10:30
Pre-school 2
31030 SA 10:00-10:30
Young Swimmer 1
31040 SA 10:00-10:30
31041 SA 11:15-11:45
31042 SA 12:30-1:00
31043 W 10:30-11:00
31044 F 10:30-11:00
Young Swimmer 2
31050 SA 10:35-11:05
31051 SA 11:50-12:20
31052 SA 12:30-1:00
Level 2
31060 SA 10:00-10:35
31061 SA 11:15-11:50
31062 SA 11:50-12:25
Level 3
31070 SA 10:35-11:15
31071 SA 12:30-1:10
Level 4
31080 SA 11:50-12:30
Level 5 / 6
31090 SA 12:30-1:10
Children who are not 100% potty
trained are required to wear diapers
with training pants and a swimsuit.
Infant Toddler
(6 months – 2 yrs with adult)
With adult participation, infants and
toddlers learn to enjoy water activities.
Songs and games are played to teach
the children water comfort. One adult
per child.
Pre-school 1
(2-4 yrs with adult)
Through songs and games, and with
adult help, pre-school aged children
learn water comfort and simple water
skills. One adult per child.
Pre-school 2
(4-5 yrs with adult)
These children will begin to practice
Young Swimmer 1 skills. This class is
for children who aren’t ready to be in
the water without a parent. One adult
per child.
Youth swim classes sell out quickly.
We recommend you register in person
on or near the first day of registration.
Young Swimmer 1
(At least 4 yrs of age)
A great class for beginners! Children
with little or no water experience will
learn water comfort, supported
floating and kicking, and basic arm
movement.
Young Swimmer 2
(Ages 4-5)
Children already comfortable in the
water will begin to practice swimming
skills without support. Floating, kicking, front and back crawls and safety
skills will be taught.
Level 2
(At least 5 yrs of age)
Children who can float and kick on both
front and back without support begin to
complete their strokes. This class
focuses on stroke completion and
technique.
Level 3
(Must pass level 2 or Aquatic
Programmer permission)
Children will learn to combine and
coordinate basic swimming skills into
complete strokes. Rhythmic
breathing will be introduced; front and
back crawls, treading water and safety
skills will improve.
Level 4
(Must pass level 3 or Aquatic
Programmer permission)
Students improve stroke technique and
endurance. Skills taught include 25 yd.
front and back crawls,
breaststroke, sidestroke, sculling and
rescue techniques.
Level 5/6
(Must pass level 4 or Aquatic
Programmer permission) Students will
refine all strokes learned while increasing endurance and stroke efficiency.
Strokes will continue to be improved
while more distance is introduced.
Skills taught will include improvement
on all strokes plus butterfly, open turns
and rescue skills.
You may watch classes from the deck
only on the first and last day. The observation windows on the main floor
overlooking the pool are suitable for
viewing swim classes.
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Water Exercise
Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Aerobics allows you to
increase and maintain aerobic
fitness without the impact or sweat
of a traditional aerobics class.
You will also spend time warming
up, cooling down, and in "floor
work" exercises. No swimming
skills required. $29 per class.
32440 M 8:00-9:00 PM
32441 T 10:00 -11:00 AM
32442 W 9:00 -10:00 AM
32443 W 8:00 – 9:00 PM
32444 TH 10:00 -11:00 AM
32445 F 9:00 -10:00 AM
32446 SA 9:00 -10:00 AM
For up to the minute changes to
the class schedule, call the
Aerobic Hotline
971-6337, ext 352
The recording is changed each
morning and occasionally during
the day due to emergencies.
Punch Cards
Ten “drop in”class visits,
purchased in advance,
at a discount.
$38– Adults
$28– Seniors
Easy Toning
Designed for beginning exercisers,
For further information on punch
older adults and others looking for
cards, see page 8.
a low to moderate intensity workout, this water exercise class
focuses on upper and lower body
stretching, range of motion and
Fitness Training
strength exercise. No swimming
skills required. $29 per class.
A 4-week class designed to teach
the principles of complete fitness
32430 M 9:00-10:00 AM
including strength training, cardio32431 T 9:00-10:00 AM
vascular conditioning & flexibility.
32432 TH 9:00-10:00 AM
There are no make ups for this
class. Limited to 8 students. We
also offer a class specifically for
Adult Swim
older adults.
$51, Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15 pm
32130– April 8, 15, 22 & 29
Instructional Swim
We offer two instructors and divide
into two skill levels on the first day
of class. This class is designed for
any adults who wish to learn to
swim, improve strokes or just learn
to be comfortable in the water.
Sorry, you can’t drop in on an instructional swim class. Class
meets Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm
Fee- $28
A32410— April 2 - May 7
Registration for B session
May 10-27 only.
B32410— May 28 - June 25
Drop In Class Fee Schedule
Resident
with ID
Nonresident
or no ID
Youth
(13-17)
$5.00
$7.00
Adult
(18-61)
$5.00
$7.00
Senior
62+
$4.00
$5.00
Disabled
$4.00
$5.00
Fitness By the Day
Monday
8:15, Senior Step, Barb
9:15, Senior Aerobics, Sue- Gym
9:30, New Life Conditioning, Marie
10:40, Sr. Modified Exercise, Eric
10:45, Step/R.E.T., Marie
4:15, Step, Sabrina
5:30, Power R.E.T., Heather
6:40, Turbo Kick, Debbie
7:45, Yogalates, Jani
Tuesday
7:05, Step, Joanne
8:30, Senior RET, Sue- Gym
9:30, Fat Burner, Marie- Gym
10:45, Sr. Stretch Fit, Marie- Gym
12:15, RET, Marie
4:15, Fitball, Janna
5:30, Kickboxing, Rob
5:30, Aerobics, Eileen- Gym
6:40, Step, TBA
6:40, RET, Debra- Gym
7:45, Adptd Pilates 2, Aleksandra
Wednesday
7:05, Adapted Pilates 2, Joanne
8:15, Senior Step, Barb
9:15, Kickboxing, Sue
10:30, Self Defense Kickbox, Ann
10:40, Sr. Modified Exercise, Eric
4:15, Step, Elizabeth
5:30, Step, Johno
6:40, Yogalates, Jani
7:45, Fat Burner, Laurel
Thursday
7:05, Step, Joanne
8:30, Senior RET, Sue- Gym
9:30, Fat Burner, Marie- Gym
10:45, Sr. Stretch Fit, Marie- Gym
12:15, RET, Marie
4:15, Fitball, Janna
5:30, Kickboxing, Steve
5:30, Aerobics, Eileen- Gym
6:40, Step, TBA
6:40, RET, Debra- Gym
Friday
8:10, Adptd Pilates 2, Aleksandra
9:15, Senior Aerobics, Sue- Gym
9:15, Aerobics, Eileen
10:30, Self Defense Kickbox, Ann
4:15, Total Abs, Sabrina
5:30, Step, Sue
7:45, Ballroom Dance, Eric & Karen
Saturday
8:15, Step, Marie
9:30-10:45, Turbo Kick, Debbie
11:00-12:15, RET, Sue
12:30, Yogalates, Jani
Sunday
12:10-1:40, Super Session, Joanne
12:15, Israeli Folk Dance, Eileen
4:30, Swing Dance, Eric T.
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Adult Dance and Fitness
R.E.T.
R.E.T. stands for resistance, endurance and toning. Designed to
strengthen and tone the total body.
This mildly aerobic workout is adaptable yet challenging for all fitness levAdapted Pilates 2
els. Hand held weights, tubes & bands
This class will increase core strength & are provided for each participant.
flexibility of the spine thru its wide variety of exercises. Improved posture,
Step
alignment & an increased mind-body
This fun aerobic workout has a third of
connection are benefits of this class.
the impact and twice the benefits. Concentrating on the lower extremities
Ballroom Dance
makes this class an excellent fat
Learn basic moves for Fox Trot, Waltz burner. 1,2,3..Step!
& Swing with Eric & Karen. Partners
required. Four classes.
Super Session
An intense, 1.5 hour workout, step,
Fat Burner
strength training and stretch with
This workout can be a combination of Yoga/Pilates. Designed to challenge
high/low impact aerobics, STEP or
muscle conditioning. Always different, you. Drop in only. Dates: Sundays,
never boring, excellent cross training. TBA. Challenging for all levels.
Join us!
Self Defense Kickboxing
Learn proper technique for kicks,
Fitball
punches, blocks & combinations with
Founded in 1990, Fitball is the original an emphasis on practical applications
ball fitness program. These balls are for self-defense. This class involves
used by people of all ages to improve
bag work, targets, stretching & abs
balance, strength, flexibility, posture
and back care. This program is used work. Participants are encouraged to
by many professional teams as part of bring their own gloves.
their overall fitness conditioning.
Swing Dance
Learn turns, routines, cuddle figures
Israeli Folk Dancing
Eileen will teach the hora & the mayim, and exits. Partners required. Four
intermediate circle dances & fun funky classes.
line dances. All dance levels welTotal Abs
come.
45 min. of core strength training at its
best. Concentrated abdominal work &
Kick Boxing
back muscle conditioning to give you
This workout takes the elements of
the abs look you want.
boxing and power kicking into an easy
to follow aerobic and conditioning
class. Participants are encouraged to Turbo Kick
bring their own gloves as this class in- A fun format of kicks, punches & drills
both aerobic and anaerobic. Class involves bag work.
cludes bag work, along with weights &
tubes for conditioning. Participants are
New Age Conditioning
encouraged to bring their own gloves.
Combines yoga, movement therapy,
stretching & pilates. This class will increase core strength, spinal flexibility & Yogalates
A rigorous cardio-vascular practice
improve posture.
that combines the formats of active
yoga and Pilates.
Power R.E.T.
Intervals of aerobics and conditioning.
Fast paced, easy to follow and very
effective fat burner. Join us! it’s fun!
Aerobics
A traditional dance aerobics class with
plenty of dance moves and fun choreography. Finishes off with floor work.
Spring term = 10 wks.
Begins April 7th
Aerobics
32010 T/TH 5:30-6:30 PM
$58
32011 F 9:15-10:15 AM
$29
Adapted Pilates 2
32020 T 7:50-8:50 PM
$29
32021 W 7:05-8:05 AM
$29
32022 F 8:10-9:10 AM
$29
Ballroom Dance
Fridays, 7:45 PM
$35/couple
A32030– April 11,18,25 & May 2
B32031– May 16,23,30 & June 6
Fat Burner
32040 T/TH 9:30-10:30AM
$58
32041 W 7:45-8:45 PM
$29
Fitball
32050 T/TH 4:15-5:15 PM
$58
Israeli Folk Dancing
A32060– Sun. 5/25 12:15
$10
B32061– Sun. 6/8 12:15
$10
Kick Boxing
32070 T 5:30-6:30 PM
$29
32071 W 9:15-10:15 AM
$29
32072 Th 5:30-6:30 PM
$29
New Age Conditioning
32080 M 9:30-10:30 AM
$29
Power R.E.T.
22081 M 5:30-6:30 PM
$29
R.E.T.
32090 T/TH 12:15-1:15 PM
$58
32091 T/TH 6:40-7:40 PM
$58
32092 SA 11:00-12:10 PM— – $34
Step
32100* M 10:45-11:45 AM
$32
32101 M/W 4:15-5:15 PM
$58
32102 T/TH 7:05-8:20 AM— — $77
32103 T/TH 6:40-7:40 PM
$58
32104 W 5:30-6:30 PM
$29
32105 F 5:30-6:30 PM
$29
32106 SA 8:15-9:15 AM
$29
*(Step & R.E.T. combined)
Self Defense Kickboxing
32110 W 10:30-11:30 AM
$29
32111 F 10:30-11:30 AM
$29
Swing Dance
Sundays, 4:30 PM
$35/couple
A32120– April 11,18,25 & May 2
B32121– May 16,23,30 & June 6
Total Abs
32130 F 4:15-5:15 PM
$29
Turbo Kick
32140* M 6:40-7:40 PM
$29
32141 SA 9:30-10:45 AM— — $34
Yogalates
32150 M 7:45-8:45 PM
$29
32151 W 6:40-7:40 PM
$29
32152 S 12:30 -1:30 PM
$29
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Senior Fitness
Spring term = 10 wks.
Begins April 7th
Senior Strength Training
A 4-week class designed to teach
older adults strength training using
machines, hand weights & bands.
Cardiovascular fitness, flexibility &
balance will also be covered.
There are no make ups for this
class. Limit: 6 participants $32.
33050 Tue 2:30-3:30 4/8-4/29
$16 - once/week class
$33 - twice/week classes
Unless noted otherwise
Senior Aerobics
Big Band and contemporary music
makes aerobic exercise lots of fun
for the older participant. This onehour class requires 45 minutes of
standing and finishes with balance
exercises, light weight resistance
and/or floor work.
33010 M/F 9:15-10:15 AM
Senior Step Aerobics
An excellent exercise program specifically designed for the senior participant. Each participant has a step
unit and chair (for balance and support). This class sharpens balance
Senior Modified Exercise
This exercise class offers full range awareness and increases cardiovascular and muscle
of motion exercises, resistance
training and is mildly aerobic. Fun, endurance.
with plenty of conversation.
33040 M/W 8:15-9:00 AM
33020 M 10:40-11:30 AM
33021 W 10:40-11:30 AM
Senior R.E.T.
Hand weights, bands and resistant
tubing are used to tone muscles,
and improve strength and balance
in this 45 minute class.
33030 T/TH 8:30-9:30 AM
Senior Stretch Fit
This class combines basic stretching, and Pilates-like exercises
through standing, wall and floor
work. Benefits include muscle flexibility, increased range of motion
and general well being.
33060 T/TH 10:45-11:45
For up to the minute changes to
the class schedule, call the
Aerobic Hotline
971-6337, ext 352
The recording is changed each
morning and occasionally during
the day due to emergencies.
Free trees, plants or perennials!
Punch Cards Explained
A punch card is 10 “drop in”class visits, purchased in
advance, at a discount.
New cards are sold the 1st day of registration and may
be used immediately.
You may share a card with friends and family.
The card expires at the end of the term.
Water exercise classes are included, but instructional
swim classes are not.
You’re not guaranteed a spot in any class (those who
pre-register receive 1st priority).
You may not use it as a facility pass.
We will not replace lost cards or refund any unused
portion.
If you would like to
transplant some free
Tulip trees, Highbush
Cranberry, Ninebark or
Silky Dogwood plants; or perennials including: Russian Sage,
Asters, Goat’s Beard,
Penstemon, Golden Star
or Hostas, contact-
Kathy McKee, Park Horticulturist
(734) 971-6337, ext 317, or email
mckeek@ewashtenaw.org
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Rolling Hills Water Park
Rolling Hills Park Office 484-9676
Water Park Office: 484-9655 (seasonal)
Life Guarding Class
#32170
MLM Recreation Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning April 8, 5:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $55 (book purchased separately from Red Cross)
Requirements: 15 years of age, swim 500 yards
continuously using both front crawl and
breaststroke, and must be able to submerge
to a minimum depth of 7 feet and retrieve a
10 pound object.
Successful completion will qualify you for
jobs at our Water Park, Beach Front or
Recreation Center. Your class fee is refundable based on employment with us.
Youth Swim Lessons offered at Rolling Hills
We will offer youth swim lessons
for infant/toddler through Level 2
at the water park this summer.
For class descriptions, see page
5. The classes at the water park
will be half-hour lessons, M-Th for two weeks.
Specific dates and fees will be announced in the
summer newsletter. For information, call:
Rolling Hills Park Office 484-9676
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Calendar, Refund Policies & Drop In Fees
Calendar of Events
Spring registration begins
Monday, March 17
Swim class registration begins
Saturday, March 22
Spring registration ends
Tuesday, April 1 (no fooling)
Spring classes begin
Monday, April 7
Life Guarding Class Begins
Tuesday, April 8
Good Friday
Friday, April 18– Recreation Center open all day
Spring Break- No swim classes
Saturday, April 19 – Friday, April 25
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20– Recreation Center closed all day
Swim session A ends
Saturday, May 10
Swim session B registration begins
Tuesday, May 10
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26– Recreation Center closed all day
Swim session B registration ends
Tuesday, May 27
Swim session B begins
Wednesday, May 28
Summer registration begins
Monday, June 2
Spring classes end
Saturday, June 14
Summer registration ends
Tuesday, June 17
Summer classes begin
Monday, June 23
Swim session B ends
Saturday, June 28
Class Refund Policy
Canceled by
WCPARC
or full class
Full refund
No service fee
Participant cancels
before start of class
$4.00 service fee
Participant cancels
after start of class
$4.00 Service fee
and $5.00 per class
Pro-rated*
Missed classes
No refunds.
You make up
during session.
Drop In Class Fee Schedule
Resident Nonwith ID
resident
or no ID
Youth
(13-17)
$5.00
$7.00
Adult
(18-61)
$5.00
$7.00
Senior 62+
$4.00
$5.00
Disabled
$4.00
$5.00
*Cancellation after the first week of class will
be made only upon certification of a medical
disability or a letter from employer indicating
transfer from the area. Instructor changes or
substitutions are not grounds for refunds.
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CLASS TITLE
DAY
TIME
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Date
Amount _______________
Time __________
Check # ______________ Receipt # _____________ Date __________Staff Initials ______
Sign here (parents must sign for children under 18)
Waiver: I attest that I am/my child is physically capable of participating in the above programs for which I
have registered and hereby release Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission from any
responsibility whatsoever for personal injuries, damages, or loss of equipment resulting from participation.
Make your check payable to WCPARC
FEE
Senior (62+)
Adult (18+)
Please double check your registration form for
accuracy. Registration cannot be processed if
payment is incorrect. We do not accept credit
cards for payment at this time.
TOTAL
“No news is good news.”You will not receive a confirmation of your
registration. We will contact you only if there is a problem with your registration.
5TH
4TH
3RD
2ND
1ST
SECTION
NUMBER
Emergency Phone Number________________________________________
Home Phone ____________________ Work Phone ____________________ Youth
Address _________________________City________________ ZIP________
Name __________________________________________________________
WCPARC Program Registration Form
Please use one form per person. The form may be copied.
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Sign Me Up!
Register in Person:
At the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center
2960 Washtenaw at Platt
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Building Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7 AM- 10 PM
Saturday, 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, Noon – 10 PM
By Mail:
Mail your completed form(s) with check to:
WCPARC
P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Session B Swim Registration
May 10 - 27 only
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Washtenaw County Parks and
Recreation Commission
David Rutledge - President
Janice Anschuetz - Vice President
Robert W. Marans - Secretary
Janis Bobrin
Jimmie Maggard
Nelson K. Meade
Patricia Scribner
Fred Veigel
Joe Yekulis
Robert L. Tetens - Director
Coming Attractions
An expanded Spray Zone at Independence Lake Park opens
Memorial Day weekend (weather permitting). The Spray Zone
includes interactive spray features as well as geysers, jet streams and
foamies. The Spray Zone is great for all ages but particularly geared
toward ages twelve and under.
Administrative Offices
2230 Platt
P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI. 48108-8645
TEL (734) 971-6337
FAX (734) 971-6386
Attention Postmaster: Please deliver by March 15, 2003.
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
Indoors Outdoors
Spring 2003
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