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Parks & RecreationREGISTRATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS/TRIPS: Registration begins May 24 online and in-house. Events at the pool are restricted to Huntington Woods residents only. Non-residents may register for trips at an additional $5/trip unless noted beginning June 8. EVENT/TRIP REFUND POLICY: In the event a trip does not require the purchase of tickets, 48 hour notice of cancellation is required in order to receive a refund. For trips involving tickets, no refunds will be given for cancellation once the tickets have been purchased, unless a replacement is found. Please inquire at the time you are requesting to cancel whether you will receive a refund. A $5 service fee is retained on all refunds due to trip withdrawal. Cancellations/withdrawals are given a household credit.

… MAY…TIPPING POINT THEATER: THE LADIES FOURSOME & LUNCH IN NORTHVILLEWed., May 31, 11:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Ladies Foursome fol-lows Connie, Tate, Margot and new-found friend Dory, as they play a round of golf in honor of their pal, Cath-erine. Secrets and confes-sions come to the surface as the group discusses life, love, men, sex, children, careers … everything but golf. Watch as the ladies seek and find comfort and life lessons in this fun-filled, fast-paced, and heartwarming round of golf. Registration deadline was May 15. Call for availability. #4306 Cost: $41 includes transportation/supervision, ticket. Lunch on your own in downtown Northville.

…JUNE…DINNER AT THE ROYAL EAGLEThursday, June 8, 5:30 - 8:50 pmAdditional spots secured! The Royal Eagle offers the finest eastern European cuisine in Metro Detroit, whether it’s an age-old stan-dard or a new take on an old tradition. Their acclaimed chef brings culinary expertise, timing, creativity, passion and presentation from the Old Country to your table.

Guests are welcomed to walk the grounds and enjoy the beautiful gardens, and it is located on the grounds of a monastery. In order to preserve the unique atmosphere,guests are asked that standards of dress and behavior be observed: Guests are now permitted to bring their own wine. Non-resident registration begins May 25. Registration required by June 1. #4307 Cost: $52 (dinner, transportation/supervision).

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S AFFLECK HOUSE & GARDENS/LUNCH AT BILL’STuesday, June 13, 9:25 am - 2:45 pmEarly in 1940, Gregor S. Affleck retained Frank Lloyd Wright to design a new home. In response, Mr. Wright told him to go far out of the city and find a site nobody wanted or could build on. Mr. Affleck found a hilly area along Woodward Avenue in rural Bloomfield Hills.

Completed in 1941, the living areas consisted of spacious and interconnected rooms. Mr. Wright’s idea of the modern kitchen was one that opened directly into the living area. At the time, no one would have designed a kitchen in full view of the living room. Mr. Wright believed the housewife was the worker of the Ameri-can home, and he designed his kitchen such that she could cook and watch the children at the same time. Mr. Wright also believed that windows should not be ‘punched out’ of walls, as it gave the feeling of living in a box. Instead, the windows took up the entire wall space to enhance the open natural living that Mr. Wright desired.

In 1978, the house was donated to the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Tech-nological University to inspire students. Lunch on your own at Bill’s (in the site of the old Fox & Hound). Registration deadline June 2. #1300 Cost: $22 (tour, transportation/su-pervision).

FAMILY NIGHT CONCERTTuesday, June 27, 6:45 pm - 8:15 pmJoin us as Miss Paula & The Candy Bandits take over the park! Lots of free fun thanks to a generous donation by the HW Men’s Club! Hungry Howies pizza and Kona Ice available for purchase. Be sure to wear socks for the bouncers! Rain location at the Recreation Center.

Parks & Recreation26325 SCOTIA ROAD

248.541-3030HWMI.ORG

HOURSMonday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pmSaturday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pmSunday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

OFFICES CLOSEDMonday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4

August 26 - 27 and August 28, 1:00 - 9:00 pm the building is closed for annual maintenance.

The gym is closed August 28 - September 4.Adjusted hours will be posted.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFMary Gustafson, Director

Colette Nutton, Manager of MirthSteve Wasinski, Parks Supervisor

Tracy Shanley & Bridget Brown Levine, Program Coordinators

Lisa Anderson, Childcare DirectorJennifer Furlong, Senior Outreach

Jan Alpert, Records ClerkDaniel Monaco & Elaine Eggleston,

Maintenance & Program AidesKathy Seidl, Bill Gergosian &

Mark Hurley, Clerks

FAMILY CAMP OUTFriday, June 30, 5:00 pm -Saturday, July 1, 8:00 amCamp out under the stars on Burton Field. Crafts, campfire songs, late night movie, storytelling and lots s’more fun! Dinner and continental breakfast included.

BYOC (bring your own camping equip-ment: tent, sleeping bags, chairs, etc!). Pre-registration required. Every camper must be registered.#1401 $30/campsite.

Check out pages 14 - 15 for the full list of July 4th activities!

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Huntington Woods Parks & Recreation

C O N C E R T S I N T H E P A R KAll concerts are free and will be held at Scotia Park

on Tuesdays at 7:15 pm unless otherwise noted.

JUNE20 THORNETTA DAVIS Detroit’s Queen of the Blues27 (6:45 pm) MS PAULA & CANDY BANDITS Children’s Rock

JULY4 (7:30 pm) BOOGIE DYNOMITE 80’s & 90’s 11 KILLER FLAMINGOS Pop Rock18 JILL JACK & THE SONGBOOK BAND Jazz Classics25 AWESOMER Rock Support local musicians. Huntington Woods is proud to present some of Detroit’s

biggest talents. Please consider purchasing their music when visiting the park. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair.

Rain location is in the Recreation Center.Art activities available for $1/child

Dogs are restricted to SE street. No smoking permitted in parks.Kona Ice (slushies) & Hungry Howies (pizza & pop) will be selling most evenings.

A portion of their proceeds will go back into the concert fund.

… JULY…PATIO WILD RIDESaturday, July 8, 5:15 - 11:45 pmAdults 21 yrs+. It’s a mystery - can you handle it? Dinner opportunity, followed by a couple fun stops. Perfect for a night out with your neighbors! Dress for eating, drinking and some optional physical activity (gym shoes suggest-ed). Sign up deadline is June 30. #1600 Cost: $15 (bus/supervision included expenses on your own)

WSU ERNIE HARWELL FIELD & MEMORABILIA, ROCK CITY EATERY, DETROIT WATER ICE FACTORYMonday, July 10, 10:30 am - 3:45 pmWayne State University has unveiled a $2.3 million baseball facility to honor legend-ary Detroit broadcaster, Ernie Harwell. The privately-funded facility features a replica of the rotunda of Ebbets Field, where Harwell be-gan his broadcasting career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, as well as a variety of memorabilia. A quick tour of the new facility opened this April is followed by lunch at Rock City Eatery.

Rock City Eatery first started in the Rust Belt Market before moving to their brick and mortar. Just 3 years later, they have expanded their digs and now hold a prominent location on Woodward. The Rock City Eatery menu changes with respect to inspiration, ingredient, or season! Finally, on to Detroit Ice Water Factory for a cool treat (on your own) where 100% of their profits help Detroit’s neediest citizens through S.A.Y. Detroit (founded by best selling author and journalist Mitch Albom).Registration required by July 3.#1301 Cost: $15 (bus/supervision, tour. Lunch/water ice on your own).

GARDEN TEA PARTY AT HEAVENLY SCENT HERB FARMWed., July 26, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmA perfect way to celebrate summer is to treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon tea. Seated in the garden, under a picturesque gazebo, be lulled by the tranquil waterfall as you take in the delightful scents and sights of flowers, herbs and nature. Dine on blueberry-lemon and strawberry cream scones with lemon curd and mock Devonshire cream, pesto chicken salad on a croissant, cucumber slaw, mixed berry, chocolate trifle and iced tea. After tea, learn how to create a botanical-decorated, birch disc, enhanced with fragrant lavender - a great way to end a fabulous day. Register by July 12.#1302 Cost: $44.

… AUGUST…MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Tuesday, August 30, ~8:00 pm Movie begins at dusk, ~ 8:00 pm. Held at MK Davis Park. A family-friendly movie will be shown on the big screen. Bring your blan-ket, pillow and snacks. Join your friends and neighbors for an outdoor movie. Don’t forget your insect repellent! In the case of inclement weather, the movie will be cancelled with no rain date. Cost: FREE!

SLOW’S BBQ PONTIAC ANDMEADOWBROOK GARDENSFriday, August 25, 11:15 am - 4:30 pmSlow’s is often credited to the rebirth of the Corktown area, can it work for Pontiac too? Let’s check it out! Next, onto a self-guided tour of Meadow Brook gardens outside Mead-owbrook Hall. This historic home was built by one of the automotive aristocracy’s most re-markable women, Matila Dodge Wilson, widow of John Dodge and 2nd wife of lumber broker Alfred Wilson. Built between 1926-29, at a cost of $4m, Meadowbrook Hall represents one of the finest tutor revival architecture in America. Sign up by August 11.

#1303 Cost: $15 (bus/supervision, self-guided garden tour. Lunch on your own).

… SEPT…HWMC CITY-WIDE GOLF OUTINGTuesday, September 26 (tentative), 7:00 am - 7:00 pmHeld at Atlas Valley Golf Club, Grand BlancTakes 1 hour, get there by 8:20 am. Register with payment by September 16 with Jim Dwan. Registration forms available at Recreation Center. Bus available for an additional $10.Cost: $125 per person

The Community Garden located at the east end of

11 Mile/Huntington Park, is entering its second year of operation. Currently all

existing plots are filled. Contact Aaron Retish, aretish@gmail.com

for additional information.

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2017 HW Outdoor Summer Tennis through Luv All Tennis

• Weekday morning youth classes by week (4 - 17 years)

• Weekly youth classes Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays after camp.

• Weekly adult classes Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursday evenings.

Youth: Bitty Pee Wee; Pee Wee; Beginner; Intermediate

Teen: QuickStart; BeginnerAdult: Beginner; Advanced

Beginner; Drill & Play; Cardio Tennis; Clinic/League

Class options/descriptions are available on the LUV ALL TENNIS website.Registration for all tennis classes is

online, luvalltennis.com. Once registered, please send payment,

made out to: Luv All Tennis to: Luv All Tennis, P.O.

Box 955, Royal Oak, MI 48068. Payment is expected the first day of

class- $5 fee for late payments.Q? Contact

laura@luvalltennis.com.

DROP- IN PICKLEBALL Saturdays, 9:00 – 11:00 amJune 10 – August 19

Pickleball is a paddle sport for all ages and skill levels, combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Played with a paddle and a whiffle ball, the rules are simple and the game is

easy to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experi-enced players. Join us Saturday Mornings for indoor Drop-in Pickleball or stop by our outdoor court located at 11 mile and Huntington. We are not going to issue per-mits for this court for the first full season of play, but instead leave it FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE (see what we did there?) and evaluate the need for a permit system in the future. Cost: $35 Annual Drop-in Fee (good for a year from time of purchase) or $2/visit.

DROP IN JAM SESSIONThursdays, 7:00 - 8:45 pmRuns: June 29 - August 10. Not held 7/13 due to swim meet.Meet in the Recreation Center. All instru-ments and all skill levels welcome. Come meet your fellow HW musicians. Basic guidelines: include everyone in the jam. Help everyone sound as good as they can.

Adult Activities

Teens & HWTC WE’RE ON BREAK...kinda, sorta...Huntington Woods Teen Council is on hiatus for the summer (except for the 100+ LIT’s you will see all over the place!) Look for information in the fall newsletter about the 2017-18 meetings and programs.

END-OF-THE-SEASON TEEN COUNCIL POOL PARTYFriday, June 2, 5:00 - 7:15 pm, HWACHey Teen Council! If you have 8 Teen Council points from volunteering at events and/or attending meetings, then you are eligible to attend this fun end-of-the season pool party. Food, pool time, music and fun await. Check with Organizational Chairperson, Julia Schettenhelm and she can confirm your points. Once your points are confirmed, sign up at the Gillham Recreation Center Front Desk or email Tracy at tshanley@hwmi.org. Thank you HW Men’s Club for underwriting much of the cost of this party! #700POOL Cost: Free, but you have to have 8 points and register by May 26.

HEY NEW 6TH GRADERS....YOU GET TO JOIN TEEN COUNCIL THIS FALL! Email Tracy your email address and be added to the e-blast list - tshanley@hwmi.org.It’s time to get involved, work on leadership skills, volunteer and take initiative!

“HWTC....it’s the place you want to be!”

It is more important to be together than to be right – if there is some question as to where exactly in the tune we are, look to the person who called the tune – it is his/her call, follow them. Remember the most important skill you can have as a mu-sician is the ability/willingness to LISTEN. LISTEN to see if you are in tune, LISTEN to make sure that you are playing the same chord as everyone else, LISTEN for the tempo. But most importantly, LISTEN and enjoy the music you are helping to make. Availability subject to change. Ideas, thoughts, questions? Contact Michael at morgan916@gmail.com.No charge. Residents 21 yrs+ only.

URBAN GYM DROP-IN @ BURTON PARKAges: 16 years old +Cardio StrengthSaturday: 8:15 am Saturday: 9:30 am Sunday: 8:15 am Sunday: 9:30 am Held May 20 – September 3 Instructor: Certified Personal Trainer, Andrew ReesStrength: total body workout for all ability levels from beginner to experienced focusing on developing stability, strength and power and mental fortitude. Using techniques from old school bodybuilding, functional strength training to bodyweight training and athletic drills all focusing on developing a stronger, leaner and mobile body.

Cardio: developed from the world of Elite conditioning and adapted for every ability level. Using a philosophy-timed circuits of 2 - 6 exercises using a wide array of resis-tance equipment combined with athletic drills, to improve metabolic function and cardio vascular conditioning.

The courses themselves focus on correct structure with proper preparation, move-ment skills, strength development and cardiovascular improvement.

Each class is limited to 12 participants. Held rain or shine! Punch cards can be purchased at the front desk of the Recre-ation Center or online.Cost: $40/5 visit or $70/10 visit punch card. Bring punch card to each class.

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July 4th Celebration - 90’s Style!2017 Parade & Celebration Theme: The 90’s

Saturday, June 24RUN/WALK BOOM!!!1 Mile & 5K Sixth Annual Fireworks Fundraiser Run begins on Scotia/Hart. Price includes shirt (while they last)

#RUN1MILE 1 MILE, 8:30 am 12 years & under $1513 years+ $20

#RUN5K 5K, 9:00 amAll ages $20 until May 31 $25 June 1 – 15 $30 after June 15Proceeds from this event help the City continue the tradition of fireworks over Rackham Golf Course on the 4th of July. All ages and abilities (runners/walkers) are encouraged to register. This is truly a family event. Baby strollers are welcome! Event registration and donation information is available at the Recreation Center or online at www.runWalkBOOM.com.

If you don’t want to run or walk, but would still like to be a part of this event - volunteers are needed! Visit the run website or call the Recreation Center at 248.541-3030 and leave your contact informa-tion. All volunteers receive a t-shirt! Tax deductible donations can be made online or at the HWP&R.

Over 45 years ago, residents Charlene Nutton & Doris Stoltenberg put together a week-long celebration commemorating July 4th. The tradition began as a way of bringing friends and neighbors together over the holiday weekend.

Please join us in continuing this very special Huntington Woods tradition.

Here’s the 4-1-1!

MEN’S CLUB JULY 4TH RAFFLE

Keep the 4th of Ju ly ce lebrat ion thr iv ing! HWMC raff le proceeds go towards the

week- long 4th of Ju ly events . Help the Men’s Club preser ve these fabulous community events by suppor t ing our raff le ! T ickets avai lable at the HWP&R, Ci ty Hal l

or dur ing the Concer ts in the Park: June 20, 27 & Ju ly 4.

Cost $10 each. Winner s announced at the

Ju ly 4th Concer t in the Park. For more informat ion, p lease contact ,

Har vey Colombo, 248.544-2784

Huntington Woods Parks & Recreation 45th Annual

Friday, June 30FAMILY CAMP OUT*June 30, 5:00 pm - July 1, 8:00 amCamping, S’mores, hot dog roast, continental breakfast, campfire, movie under the stars and more! You must supply your own tent and camping supplies. Residents only. $30/campsite, but all members attending must be registered. Tentative schedule of activities5:00 – 6:00 pm Check In/Set-Up6:30 pm Hot Dog Roast7:30 pm Camp Fire and Camp Songs9:00 pm S’mores & Movie Under the Stars11:00 pm Lights out/Quiet time8:00 am Continental Breakfast and Check out*Schedule of activities subject to change.#1401 Pre-registration required by June 23.

Saturday, July 1BABY PARADE*5:30 - 6:30 pm, held in the Rec CenterAges 9 - 24 mos. (as of July 4, 2017). Come meet your neighbors with children the same age as your own. Children will play with our famous Lots for Tots toys. Dress your baby in patriotic attire if you wish. Door prizes, including two winners to ride in the parade. Contact Lisa Anderson with questions, 248.541-3030.#1402 Pre-register by 6/29 at the HWP&R.

WINNERS RECEPTION & FAMILY POOL SPLASH* 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the HWACGAMES AND FUN FOR ALL AGES! Family relay races; cannonball contests; water games; tattoos; music and more!!! Free sno-cones! Also, Civic Award winners will be on hand for official pictures and to help them celebrate their win! Use your pool pass or pay a reduced admission rate for the evening at the pool desk. Cost of this event has been underwritten by the Men’s Club. Residents and their guests only!

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Sunday, July 2PANCAKE BREAKFAST**9:00 - 10:30 am, HWP&R gymALL AGES! Join your neighbors for a delicious pancake breakfast! Volunteers always appreciated, Call 248.541-3030 to help. Pay at the door: Cost: $6/adults $4/children

FLOAT A BOAT* 11:30 am Residents OnlyAges 6+ (Crew must be able to swim)Break out your creativity and make a boat to hold one or more persons made entirely out of these materials – Cardboard, Plastic Contain-ers and Duct Tape! (Cardboard boxes without tape will not be allowed in the pool) Awards will be given for a variety of categories. Everyone is a winner! This is a great group or family project. Boats divided into categories for race purposes. Everyone in your boat must be able to swim. All participants must be registered.#1403 Pre-register by June 30 at the Recreation Center.

Monday, July 3POTLUCK LUNCHNoon - 2:00 pm at Hassig ParkThis annual tradition begins at noon, with a potluck lunch. We will supply the chicken and you bring a dish to pass. Adults only. Entertainment sponsored by the HW Men’s Club. #1404 Cost: $4. Please pre-register at the HWP&R by 6/26.

PET PAGEANT*7:00 pm in the Kiwi Tent, behind the Rec CenterBring your family pet (dog, cat, bird, guinea pig, turtle, etc.) be-cause all pets are welcome. Tricks are not a requirement but are fun to see. Costumes welcome! #1405 FREE! Please pre-register at the Gillham Recreation Center, online or by emailing Tracy at tshanley@hwmi.org by June 28. Let her know your name, your pets name and what type of pet you are bringing.

Tuesday, July 4OLD-FASHIONED BAKE OFF*9:00 - 10:00 am in Scotia ParkBakers of all ages are encouraged to ente this culinary contest. Awards will be given in different age categories. Entries may include breads, muffins, pastries, cookies, pies and cakes. No pre-registration required. Bring your entry to Scotia Park between 9:00 - 10:00 am. All recipes must be submitted with your entry. Chairman Rick Tripp, 248.399-8150.

JULY 4TH PARADE10:00 am beginning at Salem/York. Rain or shine! The 45th annual parade boasts half the town marching and the other half watching. The theme this year is the 90’s!. Get your block, city organization or family group together and celebrate the 4th. If you have any ideas on new entertainment for the parade please contact Lisa Anderson at 248.541-3030 or at landerson@HWMI.ORG by June 6.

HOT DOG ROAST11:00 am, Scotia ParkDon’t miss the return of our City’s renowned chefs grillin’ up dogs for your enjoyment! Lunch will include hot dogs, chips, pop/juice. Ice cream bars also available for an additional charge. Mystic Kettle Gourmet Kettle Corn also available. All proceeds go to the July 4th Celebration Fund. Chairpersons: Recreation Advisory Board. To volunteer, please contact Mary at mgustafson@hwmi.org.

SPEECHES & AWARDSImmediately following the parade at Scotia ParkJoin Mayor Bob Paul as we honor civic award winners and 4th of July contest winners.

BACK IN THE DAY GAMES & RACES**1:00 pm Scotia Park for ages 4 -100 yearsStick around after the Hot Dog Roast for some good old family fun!. Activities will start with the young and conclude with the young at heart. Events will include relay races, pie eating, water balloon toss, the ever popular Adult Egg Toss, sack races, tug of war and more!

CONCERT: BOOGIE DYNOMITE7:30 - 9:30 pm, Scotia ParkGet ready to shake your groove thang before heading over to the fireworks, where we conclude our week-long celebration! Partial Kona Ice sales benefit the July 4th Celebration. Men’s Club Raffle drawn approximately 8:00 pm.

FIREWORKS OVER RACKHAMApprox. 10:05 pmFamilies, bring your lawn chairs, blankets and friends to enjoy the fireworks. Please note, there is restricted parking along Ludlow and Scotia and surrounding streets. Riding bikes or walking is suggested.

PRE-REGISTER!Certain July 4th events/activities require

pre-registration and are limited to Huntington Woods residents, other events

allow guests to register. Please see each individual event for

participation requirements. *Residents only ** Residents and their guests

When event can be moved indoors for inclement weather, it will be hosted at the Gillham Recreation Center.

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HWAC Swim ProgramsAll registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate starting online and

walk-in registration May 24. See back page for registration details.

INFANT/PRESCHOOLBad weather?

In the event of threatening conditions or an unexpected closing, the evening swim classes

will be re-scheduled. Please call the pool office at 248.541-7700

to confirm class cancellations.

WATER BABIES Ages 6 – 18 mosRuns 6 weeks: June 19 – July 31 No class 6/26.#1000 Mon., 5:30 - 6:00 pmA water orientation class for parent and infant. Goals include water adjustment, getting in/out, safety awareness and water play with games, songs and socialization. Cost: $52

TADPOLES Ages: 18 mos – 3 yrsRuns 6 weeks: June 21 – July 26#1001 Wed., 5:30 - 6:00 pm#1002 Wed., 6:15 - 6:45 pmA water orientation class for parents and toddlers. Goals include helping young children become comfortable in the water, basic water readiness skills including hold-ing their breath and going underwater, safety reminders, water play with toys and equipment and group activities. Cost: $52

STARFISH Ages 3 – 5 yrs Runs 6 weeks: June 19 – July 31 (no class 6/26); Wed., June 21 – July 26 #1003 Mon., 6:15 - 6:45 pm #1004 Mon., 7:00 - 7:30 pm #1005 Wed., 7:00 - 7:30 pmFor children who are ready to participate in lessons without a parent present. Goals include comfort in the water, going underwa-ter, basic swimming propul-sion, and safety reminders. Lessons are designed to make learning fun. Cost: $52

PRE-SWIM TEAMTROPICAL STORMInstructor: Hurricane Swim Coaches and senior swimmersRuns 4 weeks: June 19 - July 13 (not held on 7/4)Ages: 5+ yrs who can swim a length of the pool unassisted #1018 Mon. - Thurs., 11:30 am - 12:00 pmDoes your child love swimming, but is not quite ready for the full swim team commitment? Par-ticipants work on stroke improvement, endurance, and the fundamentals involved in swim team participation.

This is not a Learn to Swim Class. Participants must be able to swim at least 1 length of the pool, unassisted. Swim-mers are tested on the first day of class. Anyone not meeting the skill level require-ments will be removed from the program. A mini-meet is held on the last day of class. Participation in Tropical Storm does not guarantee a spot on the Hurricane swim team the following year. Regular registration procedures apply. Campers are escorted to and from camp. Cost: $82

HURRICANE HOME SWIM MEETSThe Huntington Woods Aquatic Club (HWAC) is home to the Hurricanes, a competitive swim team that competes in the Northwest Suburban Swim League. Guided by an outstanding professional coaching staff, the 180 swimmers ranging in age from 6 - 18 yrs are looking forward to another great season of competition and fun.

Join us for a home meet! Home meets are June 22, June 26 & July 13 at 5:30 pm (pool closes at 4:00 pm for set-up and warm-up.) Pool hours change due to the meets. Residents may visit the Pleasant Ridge pool on June 22 during the home swim meet. Residency ID is required at time of admission. Pleasant Ridge pool is not available to residents on June 26 or July 13. Please note that the Center tennis courts are used as a meeting area for swim team members during swim meets. The courts on 11-Mile will be available for tennis play.

A charity fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, July 9, 9:00 am. On this date, Hurricane swim team members participate in fun relays and events to raise money for charity. Donations collected at the door. Public is invited and encouraged to attend.

LAP SWIMMINGFor good cardiovascular fitness, it is

recommended that you exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, 3x/week.

There are 2 lap lanes available for lap swim-ming. The south lane is dedicated to adults.

As a general rule, the lap lanes are open dur-ing general swim. (64 laps = 1 mile).

ADULT PROGRAMSMASTERS LEVEL SWIM PROGRAMInstructor: Sean Peters, WSU Swim CoachAges: 18 yrs & upRuns: June 19 – August 10 (31 sessions)No class 7/4#1019 Mon.-Thurs., 6:00 - 7:00 am Training alone without instruction can limit your ability in the sport of swim-ming. This program provides a proper workout technique along with structured training with peers. This is not a competi-tive group—we just want to get and stay in shape, improve all of our strokes and workout. Masters Swim is designed for all skill levels. Cost: $190 WATER EXERCISEInstructor: Susan ParzenRuns: June 19 – August 10 No class on 7/4Mon., Tues.,Wed.,Thurs., 10:20 -11:20 am#1020 1x/week Cost: $54/$48 senior#1021 2x/week Cost: $98/$87 senior#1022 3x/week Cost: $130/$113 senior#1023 4x/week Cost: $151/$130 senior#1024 Daily drop-in $7 ($10 non-resi-dents)This program is designed for both men and women interested in improving car-diovascular fitness, muscle tone, coordina-tion and circulation. You do not need to be able to swim to participate. Aquatic fitness aids such as weights, noodles and gloves are used to make the class more challenging. Occasional music added to the fun! Senior rates: 60+ years Daily drop-in fee payable at Recreation Center front desk prior to class.

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Aquatics Club26325 SCOTIA ROAD

248.541-7700HWMI.ORG

GENERAL SWIM HOURSMay 27 – June 16

See Swim Schedule at hwmi.org; in your pool mailer or at the pool check-in desk

June 19 – September 4Mon – Fri. 1:00 - 8:30 pmSa/Su 11:00 – 8:30 pm

POOL MANAGEMENTEli Falk

Noah MomblancoBenjamin Glass

Calli Jansen, Lesson Coordinator

WOODS CAFÉ HOURSJolie Stocki, Cafe Manager

Monday - Friday, 1:00 – 8:00 pmSat/Sun, 11:00 am – 8:00 pmHours may be influenced by

inclement weather.

LEARN TO SWIM FOR 5 - 14 YRS The five levels of instruction teach your child how to swim skillfully and safely. Skills taught are progressive so children advance upon completion of all the skills in the previous level. Please be aware that each individual swimmer learns at their own pace and in their own way. It is not unusual to remain in the same level for two or three sessions before advancing. Our staff is committed to providing the safest and most enjoyable opportunities for our students.

Participants will learn valuable swimming skills as well as safety in and around the wa-ter. On the first day of class, students may be evaluated to ensure proper placement in class. Placements are made according to skill level, not age.

Lessons are offered in two week sessions, Mon. - Thurs. Register for the session and time preferred. Cost: $58

SESSION 1: June 19 - June 29 SESSION 2: July 3 – July 13#1006 10:20-11:00 am #1009 10:20-11:00 am#1007 11:10-11:50 am #1010 11:10-11:50 am#1008 12:00-12:40 pm #1011 12:00-12:40 pm

SESSION 3: July 17 – July 27 SESSION 4: July 31 – August 10#1012 10:20-11:00 am #1015 10:20-11:00 am#1013 11:10-11:50 am #1016 11:10-11:50 am#1014 12:00-12:40 pm #1017 12:00-12:40 pm

For each of the swim class levels, the successful demonstration of the skills listed is required before the student can be placed in the class (except Level 1, which has no prerequisites). If you know your child’s level from previous sessions, please inform the Lesson Coordinator. Final class placement is conducted by the instruction staff.

Level 1: Baby Beluga Primary skills for children who can put their head under water. Work on floating independently, bobbing, beginning stroke development and water safety.Level 2: Jellyfish Must have passed Level One skills. Stroke development. Empha-size rhythmic breathing, arm stroke and kick for front & back crawl, basics of diving, tread water. Introduce elementary backstroke.Level 3: Seahorse Must have passed Level Two skills. Stroke improvement. Improve & strengthen the front and back crawl, introduce breaststroke, sidestroke, surface dives and water safety. Level 4: Dolphin Must have passed Level Three skills. Stroke refinement. Refine performance of the front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, introduce breast-stroke, sidestroke, flip turns, dives and water safety. Level 5: Hammerhead Must have passed Level Four skills. Skill proficiency. Focus on perfecting all strokes, improving power and endurance and advanced water safety skills.

Bad Weather? Learn to Swim classes will be made up only if bad weather causes cancellation of 2 or more lessons during a session. In this case, there will be one make-up class held on the last Saturday of the session at 9:00 am for all Learn to Swim classes that were cancelled during the session. Please call the pool office at 248.541-7700 to confirm class cancellations.

SWIM LESSONS FOR CAMPERSCampers must register for the 12:00 pm lessons. Campers are escorted to and from camp for lessons. Regular registration procedures apply. Campers must be regis-tered for swim lessons no later than Thursday before each camp session begins.

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, for additional information or questions, please contact Lessons Coordinator,

Calli Jansen at the pool office, 248.541.7700 beginning May 27.

SUNDAY FUNDAYS @ HWACRegular pool rates apply

HAWAIIAN LUAU July 16, 4:00 - 5:30 pmAloha! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or grass skirt if you dare, it’s sure to be a blast – hope to see you there! Join us for a Hula hoop contest, Limbo, Dancing and more!

SUNDAE SUNDAYAugust 6, 4:00 - 5:30 pmFREE ice cream sundae at the pool, while supplies last. Starting at 4:00 pm!

HOEDOWN SHOWDOWNAugust 13, 4:00 - 5:30 pmWell butter my bum and call me a biscuit – there’s gonna be a hoedown and you don’t wanna miss it! Saddle up and mosey over to the pool for hoedown games and activities for the whole family! YEE HAW!

POOLSIDE MOVIE NIGHT

Friday, August 18, 9:00 pmCozy up on the poolside for a family

friendly feature. Only the shallow area of the pool is open during the film.

Pool closes at 8:30 pm and re-opens at 9:00 pm for the show.

Watch HWPR Facebook for movie title.Cost: $1/person or $5/family.

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TENNIS COURTSThe Recreation Center tennis courts

are used as a meeting area for our nearly 200 swim team members and the oppos-

ing team during home swim meets on June 22, June 26 & July 13.

The courts on 11 Mile will be available for tennis play.

TENNIS PERMITSTennis permits may be obtained at the Gillham Recreation Center for $2/hour. Otherwise, the courts are first come,

first serve (get it?)

LOOKING TO HIT?Why not try Nextdoor.com?

Specialty CampsPull the kids away from the tv, the video games, the computer and get them to a

Specialty Camp! At the time of print, the following Specialty Camps still have openings.

Stop by the Gillham Recreation Center or online (beginning May 24) to register. For full descrip-tions, please refer to your Spring 2017 Hometown Herald Newsletter, also online at HWMI.ORG.

Week of June 19Co-ed Soccer Camp 5 – 11 yrs 9:00 - 11:00 am $130 #155SOCCER

Week of June 26Cheer + Gymnastics 4 yrs + up 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $160 #155CH/GY6• Cheer Only 4 yrs + up 9:00- 11:30 am $90 #155CHEER6 • Gymnastics Only 4 yrs + up 12:15 - 3:00 pm $90 #155GYM6

Week of July 10Baseball Academy 6 - 11 yrs 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $215 #155BASE

Week of July 17Pistons Academy 2 – 6 grade 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $230 #155PISTSafety Camp 6 – 10 yrs 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $152 #155SAFEFencing Camp 11 - 17 yrs 9:00 am - 11:30 am $130 #155FENCE

Week of July 24Cheer + Gymnastics 4 yrs + up 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $160 #155CH/GY7• Cheer Only 4 yrs + up 9:00- 11:30 am $90 #155CHEER7 • Gymnastics Only 4 yrs + up 12:15 - 3:00 pm $90 #155GYM7

Week of July 31Skyhawks Golf 5 - 11 yrs 9:00 -11:30 am $130 #155GOLFDiggin’ for Dinosaurs 3 - 5 yrs 9:00 - 11:30 am $95 #155DINOS

Week of August 7K’NEX Big Builders 4 - 6 yrs 9:00 - 11:30 am $79 #155KNEXBBLEGO® Challenge 1 - 5 grade 12:30 - 3:00 pm $149 #155LEGOCH

Week of August 14Fantastic Discoveries 6 - 12 yrs 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $175 #155FANDISBroadway Bound AM 6-14 yrs 10:00 am - Noon $150 #155BWAYAMBroadway Bound PM 6 - 14 yrs 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $150 #155BWAYPM

Week of August 21Fruit Salad K - 5 grade 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $220 #155FRUITAdvanced Robotics 9 - 12 yrs 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $175 #155ROBOTS

HORSEBACK RIDING SCHOOL (RUNS JUN 19- AUG 25, 2 WEEKS EACH)Held at Haverhills Farm 5 -16 yrs 10:00 am - 3:00 pm $550 • Session 1: June 19 - June 30 #155HORSE1• Session 2: July 3 - 14 (NO CAMP 4TH OF JULY) #155HORSE2• Session 3: July 17 - 28 #155HORSE3• Session 4: July 31 - August 11 #155HORSE4• Session 5: August 14 - 25 #155HORS

Specialty Camp refunds must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the start day of camp for a refund (less a $10 processing fee). If requested later, no refund will be is-sued unless a replacement camper is found from our waiting list prior to the start of

camp. A $10 processing fee will be withheld from the refund if a replacement is found.Drop forms available at the front desk at the Gillham Recreation Center.

NEW CAMP OFFERINGS!LITTLE NINJASJuly 24 - 28Ages: 4 - 10 yrs9:00 am - NoonInstructor: Jump-a-RamaHeld at the Berkley Com-munity Center located at 2300 Robina.This camp has interactive obstacle courses to conquer, jump, climb and slide your way through. Participate in drills to beat your best time. Every-one awarded a certificate and ribbon of completion. If you have any questions, please feel free to email jump-a-rama@sbcglobal.net#155LN Cost: $110Register now at the Gillham Recreation Center.

LUV ALL TENNIS & TOTAL SOCCER CAMP Held 7/31 - 8/3 ------Rain make-up 8/4 Ages: 5 - 12 yrs. 9:30 am - noon Held at Total Soccer, Royal Oak Join us for a fun combo of tennis and soccer. Each offers sports-specific drills and games along with agility and team-building activities. The camp has three 45 minute intervals of tennis, soccer and fit-ness fun games- kickball, water games, nerf games, etc…Please note: more morning camps are of-fered in Royal Oak. See luvalltennis.com website for more details and to register. Cost: $120

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The Recreation Department has a staff member dedicated to helping you with your day-to-day needs. Jennifer Furlong, our Outreach Coordinator, can assist you with transportation, monthly blood pressure reading, weekly meals/programs and more. Do you need assistance that is not listed? Jennifer is a wealth of information and has lots of resources at her finger tips! For example, alternate transportation options are available for individuals requiring door-to-door assistance. Feel free to contact her for additional information.

CURB-TO-CURB TRANSPORTATIONMonday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pmResidents 55 years or better and unable to drive, temporarily or permanently, are able to arrange for transportation on the City SMART Van for medi-cal appointments, support groups, shopping or other activities of daily living. Passengers must be able to independently board and exit the bus (riders must provide a caregiver to accompany them on the trip if any assistance is needed.)

Call Jennifer at 248.541-3030 to schedule a ride. A 48-hours advance notice is required and the travel distance must be within a 7-mile radius of the Recre-ation Center. The fee is $1 each way. Please limit trips to one per day and make sure to be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. Financial sponsors for the Senior Transportation Program are the City of Huntington Woods, Beaumont and SMART.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE READINGThird Wednesday of the month, 10:00 amJoin us on the third Wednesday of each month in the Senior Lounge of the Recreation Center from 10:00 – 11:00 am to have your blood pressure checked by a registered nurse. If you are tracking your blood pressure, this is a great service. Summer blood pressure dates are June 21, July 19 and August 16.

HARP: HOME ASSISTANCE REPAIR PROGRAMHARP is designed to assist resident homeowners to maintain their home and help them remain independent in their home for as long as possible. The labor for this service is free thanks to the generous residents who have volunteered their time and efforts. The only cost to the homeowner is for the materials needed to complete the job. The work is done by our registered volunteers who perform minor, basic repairs and is not intended to replace the work of licensed professionals. To date we have received over 30 requests from resi-dents for home assistance/repair. Requests have included: Installation of grab bars; change light bulbs and batteries; leaking faucets and fixtures, toilet repair, repair closet rod, door lock, hinge and weather stripping, electrical outlets, slow draining sink, move items, garbage disposal, etc.

To get assistance, fill out a form at the Gillham Recreation Center and return it to Kathy. Contact Kathy, 248.541-3030 or email kseidl@hwmi.org for info.

MONDAY LUNCH BUNCH Noon on Mondays at the Library (summer only)Come and join your neighbors on Mondays for informative programming and interest-ing activities along with a hot meal for only $3.50. During the summer months, lunch is served in the Knox Room of the HW Library at noon, followed by a presenter. Please see the Leisure Forum for more details. Registration for lunch must be made with payment, one week prior to lunch. Call 248.541-3030 for information or to arrange for transportation if needed.

Senior Adult ServicesHuntington Woods Parks & Recreation

26325 SCOTIA ROAD248.541-3030

SERVICES STAFFJennifer Furlong, Outreach

Colette MacDonald Nutton, Day Trips Kathy Seidl, HARP Coordinator/

Correspondence Clerk

Senior Outreach

SAVE THE DATES: AARP DRIVERS WORKSHOPSeptember 7 and 8, 9:00 am - 1:30 pmLearn how to handle the effects of aging on driving. This is a great work-shop for anyone who is getting older.

Call Jennifer at 248.541-3030 for additional information and on City services and

additional resources.

LEISURE FORUMA great resource for information is the LEISURE FORUM which

lists our services, drop in activities, day trips and events hosted by other departments in the City.

This bimonthly publication is avail-able at all city offices, on the city website (www.hwmi.org) or you can have it emailed by contacting

kseidl@hwmi.org. Please feel free to call

248.541-3030 for information.

WALK IN OR ONLINE Registration for summer classes/events begins on Wednesday, May 24, either at the Recre-ation Center or online at Recreation.HWMI.org. Our new online registration system is password-protected and requires A CURRENT HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION FORM ON FILE (this would have been filled out since February, 2017). If you have been entered into the registration software, you have access to your personal password, so you can begin registering online.

As stated, a newly-completed Household Infor-mation Form must be on file in order to utilize the online registration. If you do not have an updated form on file, please register in person at the Recreation Center. You will be asked to fill out the Household Information Form and provide proof of residency. Then you will be able to register online in the future. Classes/special event registrations may be done online. Latchkey Registration, Hurricane Swim Team and Facility Reservations will continue to be done in person at the Gillham Recreation Center.

Instructions on how to register online are located on the home page of our new registra-tion website – Recreation.HWMI.org. If you are having difficulty registering online, please contact the Recreation Department at 248.541-3030 during regular business hours.

ROYAL OAK SECTION An annual $40 facility fee will be assessed to all Royal Oak section residents participating in latchkey, camps and/or the pool. A 25% surcharge is also in effect for latchkey and the pool membership. Royal Oak section residents also pay the additional $5/class and an ad-ditional $10 for sports league. These fees are in place to equalize the tax burden borne by Huntington Woods residents.

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NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATIONMany classes/trips are available to non-res-idents after residents have had a chance to reg-ister. Unless otherwise noted as a residents-only program, non-residents may register beginning June 8 for an additional $5/class or $10/sports league.

LATE DELIVERY All Huntington Woods Home-town Heralds are mailed at the same time. For this reason, we cannot take responsibil-ity for lost or late delivery. Please contact the Royal Oak post office with any delivery concerns.

EDITORIAL POLICY Although the Parks and Recreation Depart-ment goes to great lengths to ensure that all information contained in this brochure is ac-curate at the time of printing, errors occasion-ally occur and last minute changes in programs, classes and activities – such as dates, times and locations – may be necessary due to circum-stances beyond our control. We apologize ahead of time for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

REFUND POLICIES• CLASSES: All requests for refunds must

be made prior to the second class. A pro-rated refund will be withheld if one class session has already been held. In addition, a $10 processing fee will be withheld for each cancellation. Material fees associated with a class is not be refunded.

• EVENT/TRIP: In the event a trip does not require the purchase of tickets, 48 hour notice of cancellation is required in order to receive a refund. For trips involving tickets, no refunds will be given for cancellation once the tickets have been purchased, unless a replacement is found. Please inquire at the time you are requesting to cancel whether you will receive a refund. A $5 service fee is retained on all refunds due to trip withdrawal.

• WORKSHOP/ONE DAY PROGRAM Refunds are given up until one week prior to the start date. After that, no refunds are given unless a replacement is regis-tered. A $5 processing fee is withheld for each cancellation. Material fees associated with a workshop is not refunded.

• CAMPS please check page 18 for Spe-cialty Camp refund information.

PHOTO / VIDEO AUTHORIZATIONIn signing up for a program with the Hunting-ton Woods Parks & Recreation Department, I hereby give my consent to use photos/video coverage of myself and/or minor child in future newsletters, calendars, flyers, website and/or other social media. Please let us know if you would prefer not to have your photo published.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Should anyone require special accommoda-tions to attend or participate in a Huntington Woods program or activity, please call 248.541-3030 at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS 65 YEARS+:WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU!

In conjunction with the Public Safety Director and City Manager, our Outreach Coordinator, Jennifer Furlong is hoping to talk

to residents 65 years and older. The hope is to find out who has supportive contacts in the immediate area, in case of an emergency. If you have not heard from her,

we’d love to hear from you to get your information on file.

Please contact Jennifer at 248.541-3030.