Sterling Special - Sterling Heights

Mayor - Michael C. Taylor
Mayor Pro Tem - Joseph V. Romano
City of Sterling Heights
Parks & Recreation
Special Recreation Services
Council: Deanna Koski, Maria G. Schmidt,
Doug Skrzyniarz, Nathan B. Shannon
and Barbara Ann Ziarko
City Manager - Mark D. Vanderpool
May - August 2016
Sterling Special
Dear Participants,
Winter is finally behind us and summer is almost here. Make sure
you pay close attention to registration deadlines as they are quickly
approaching. Inside you will find some of your favorite activities
as well as some new ones. It is also important to note we will no
longer be mailing out the full version of the Sterling Special. If
you would like to look at the full detailed version of the Sterling
Special you will need to stop by the office and pick one up or
view it any time of day online at myshpr.net. All programs can
be registered for in advance by: emailing the registration form to
recreation@sterling-heights.net, faxing it to 586-276-4064,
mailing it to 40555 Utica Rd, PO Box 8009 Sterling Heights
Thank you to everyone who has supported the
Sterling Heights Special Recreation program
in 2015/2016.
• Father Heary Knights of Columbus
48313 or dropping it off at the Recreation Center office or in the
• On-Sight Event Photography
summer. If you have any questions please call me at
• St. Lawrence’s Knights of Columbus
drop box. We look forward to seeing you all for the fun this
• St. Isidore’s Knights of Columbus,
586-446-2703 or email me at rmulawa@sterling-heights.net.
• John Paul I Council 6865
Knights of Columbus
us to update everyone’s information as nothing is being transferred.
• Sterling Heights Kiwanis Club
your understanding.
• Sterling Heights Regional
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Please note we are getting new recreation software this will allow
We ask for your patience in this time of transition. Thank you for
Sincerely,
Rachel Mulawa, CTRS
• Father Kramer Knights of Colombus
• Holiday Pizza
• Special Tree Rehabilitations Contact Us At:
recreation@sterling-heights.net
or
586-446-2700
Sterling Heights
presents
Kings & Queens
Ball
2016 Prom Dance
Description: This will be a night to remember & not one you’ll want to miss! Come join us and enjoy the evening being
treated like a King or Queen. This years prom will be held at the Century Banquet Center, so be prepared to have fun and
enjoy great food. Tickets include: full dinner, dessert, refreshments, dancing, supervision and a prom gift. Dates are
encouraged but not necessary. Co-sponsored w/Autism Society of St. Clair & Macomb
Day/Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Time:
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Fee:
Residents: $18.00 / Non-residents: $27.00 (staff: $18.00)
Where:
Century Banquet Center
33204 Maple Lane
Sterling Heights, 48312
Ref. #:
5001.060
REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 29th!
Adventures
Picnic & Concert
in the Park
Detroit Tigers Game
This game is an integrated program to include the general public and welcome
Special Rec. Participants. There will not be the Special Rec. Staff for indi-
Join your friends & the Special Rec. Staff for a fun
kick off to Summer! We will meet @ Pavilion 3 (Next
vidual participant care. If you need assistance finding seating area, pushing
to the Rec. Center) and enjoy hot dogs, chips & pop,
wheelchairs, using the restroom or getting food, you will need to bring a guest
blanket or chair to sit on!
seating will be available, but limited. You must let us know if you use a wheel-
w/you to help. Staff will be present for emergency situations. Accessible
then head over to enjoy the concert in the park. Bring a
chair upon registration.
Don’t Miss out on this fun night out! Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals.
When:
June 16th 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$5.00 Resident
Location:
Price includes your seat, transportation and a trip escort
SH Recreation Center
When:
Friday, September 23rd
$7.50 Non Resident
Location:
Meet @ the SH Recreations Center
Ref#: 5002.064
Last day to Register June 13th
Cost:
4pm Leaving Rec. Center @ 4:30pm
$51.50 Resident/$53.50 Non Resident
Ref#: 5002.065
Last day to Register Aug. 22nd
Dance Exercise
For All Ages
Creative Cooking
A class designed to help Special Recreation participants, 16 years old -Adults learn basic meal preparation
skills. Participants must be able to follow basic directions or bring an assistant.
Location: Sterling Heights Recreation Center
Day: Tuesdays
Time: Choose 5:30-7:00 p.m. or 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $8.00 Sterling Heights Resident
$12.00 Non-Resident
Ref#
5001.082
5001.083
5001.084
5001.085
5001.086
5001.087
Food Greece
Greece
USA
USA
All “Wrapped” Up
All “Wrapped” Up
Time
5:30-7 pm
7-8:30 pm
5:30-7 pm
7-8:30 pm
5:30-7 pm
7-8:30 pm
Date
4/15
4/15
4/19
4/19
5/3
5/3
Description: Come and join C.C. Plus for a fun and
interactive dance program, specifically created for
adults and children with physical and/or
developmental disabilities. Dances are choreographed
with easy, repetitive movements, to music they will
recognize and enjoy. We will accommodate all skill
levels including people who use wheelchairs and
walkers. No dance experience necessary. Parents and
caregivers are encouraged to dance if their dancer
needs assistance.
Location: Sterling Heights Senior Center
Day: Mondays
Ages: 5 and up
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fee: $33.00 Residents
$49.50 Non-Residents
Ref. #
5001.040 No class 5/30
Dates
May 9th - June 20th
Warren Community Center Special
Recreation Activities
My ability golf
$15/lesson
May 16 - July 25, 2016
Must register by 8 am day of
by calling 248-796-4673
Please call 586-268-8400 to register for events
Karate
Saturdays 1:00-2:00 pm March - June
Warren Residents $30 Non-Residents $35
Ages 10 and Up
Inclusive Bokwa Family Fitness
Tuesdays, 6 – 7 pm Ages 12 & up
Warren Residents $5 Non-residents $10
MI Challengers Team
contact info to 248-796-4673
& 586-945-0685
email michallengers@gmail.com
Warren Social Group
Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00pm Make new
friends and socialize to your hearts content.
Call for schedule, $3 -$7, various activities
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3 Residents
Only
“All Wrapped
Up” Cooking
Wednesday Thursday
4 Non
5
Residents
Friday
6
Saturday
7
10
11
12 Prom
13
2016
Kings &
Queens Ball
14
16
17
18
19
20
21
Dance Exercise
6:30-7:30 pm
Softball Practice
6:30 – 8:30
23
24
27
28
Dance Exercise
6:30-7:30 pm
Softball Practice
6:30 – 8:30
29
30 Closed
31
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
8
9
Dance Exercise
6:30-7:30 pm
15
22
Softball Practice
6:30 – 8:30
Starts!
25
26
Softball Practice
6:30 – 8:30
1st
Softball Game
Starts!
6:30 – 8:30
Wednesday Thursday
1
2 Farmers
Market – 3pm
Friday
3
Saturday
10
11
17
18
24
25
Concert 7:00 pm
5
12
19
26
6
Dance Exercise
6:30-7:30 pm
13
Dance
Exercise
6:30-7:30 pm
Lastdayto
registerfor
Picnic/Concert
20
Last
Dance Exercise
6:30-7:30 pm
27
7
8
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
14
15
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
16
Picnic 6:00 pm &
Concert In The
Park 7:00 pm
22
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
28
Market – 3pm
SOS 5K
In
Dodge Park
Concert 7:00 pm
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
21
9 Farmers
4
23 ALL
CAMPS
START!
Farmers Market 3pm
Concert 7:00 pm
29
30
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Concert 7:00 pm
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Friday
1
Saturday
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
Concert 7:00 pm
4 No Camp
3
5
6
7
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Concert 7:00 pm
10
11
17
18
12
13
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
14
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Concert 7:00 pm
19
20
21
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
24
25
26
27
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
31
Sunday
Concert 7:00 pm
28
29 All
All
Camps
Closed
Camps
Closed
30
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday Thursday
3
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
8
9
Last Day of
Camp
POHI Sr.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Registration
For
Residents
Fall
Programs
25
26
27
7
Last day to
register for
Tigers game
Last Day of
Softball
6:30 – 8:30
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Concert –
7:00pm
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Concert 7:00pm
Farmers
Market – 3 pm
Concert – 7:00 pm
Farmers
Market – 3pm
Concert – 7:00
Registration
NonResidents
Last Day of
Camp
CI Sr.,
CI Jr.,
POHI Jr.
Treasure
Hunters Market
Northeast
Special Recreation
Softball League
Sterling Heights Special Recreation teams will play in
the American and National Leagues of the Northeast
Special Recreation Softball League. Players with
developmental (TMI and EMI) and physical
impairments, ages 12 years through adult are welcome
to join. Players will be placed on a team in either the
American or National League by the Special
Recreation Staff upon review of the player evaluations,
which have been completed over the past years.
American League:For players with limited playing
ability including: the need for verbal and/or physical
assistance to participate, the need to use a batting tee,
limited ability in picking up, catching, hitting, and
throwing the ball. Teams play with 15-17 players at
a time and batters receive 5 pitches before using the
batting tee.
National League: For players with fair skills in
Practices and Home Games:
American League: Beaver Creek Park
34100 King Richard Dr.
National League: Joseph J. Delia Park
3001 Eighteen Mile Road
Away Games: Will be played in Clinton
Township, Warren, Grosse Pointe, Shelby
Township, and Saint Clair Shores.
Fee:
$50.00 per Sterling Heights Resident
$40.00 per 2nd Family member - Resident
$30.00 per 3rd Family member - Resident
$65.00 per Non-Resident
$55.00 per 2nd Family member - NonResident
$45.00 per 3rd Family member - NonResident
hitting and fielding the ball, good physical ability and
balance, possess coordination of movements to run,
ability to attempt to field the ball, know to raise glove
to field fly balls or place glove on the ground to field
grounders. Games are played with 10 players on the
field at a time and balls and strikes are called.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: May 31 – Aug. 2, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Co-Sponsored by Special Tree
Rehabilitations www.specialtree.com
Registration Deadline is April 25, 2016.
Ref. #5001.042 American League
#5001.043 National League
Clinton Valley Little League Baseball
Let’s play ball! Children 5 – 18 years of age who
have mental or physical disabilities are welcome to
join this team. The Clinton Valley Little Leagues’
Challenger Division offers a very fun, T-ball/
Coach Pitch, learning experience for young
players. Visit our website
www.eteamz.com/cvllchallenger
For Information on the Clinton Valley Little League
Baseball program call Marilyn Whitstock at the
Clinton Valley Little League office at (586) 781-3547
or e-mail Marilyn at:
mwitt26@msn.com.
Summer Day Camp Information
Day Camps for individuals with Mental and Physical Impairments
Camp POHI Jr.
Camp CI Jr.
Camp POHI Sr.
Camp CI Sr.
June 23 - Aug. 5
June 23 – Aug. 5
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
at Schuchard Elementary School
at Schuchard Elementary School
Campers who have been diagnosed with Campers who have cognitive impairments,
a physical impairment.
trainable or educable mentally impaired.
Must be toliet trained
Camp POHI Jr. is for ages 5 – 12
Camp CI Jr. is for ages 5 – 12
Ref. # 5002.072 Ref. # 5002.070
No Camp 7/4, 7/28, 7/29
No Camp 7/4, 7/28, 7/29
June 23 -Aug. 9
June 23 – Aug. 5
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
at Sterling Heights Recreation Center
at Maple Lane School
Campers who have been diagnosed with Campers who have cognitive impairments,
a physical impairment. a physical impairment. Must be toliet trained
Camp POHI Sr. is for ages 13 - 26
Camp CI Jr. is for ages 13 - 26
Ref. # 5002.071 Ref. # 5002.073
No Camp 7/4, 7/25 - 7/29
No Camp 7/4, 7/28, 7/29
Special Recreation Day Camp
Activities emphasize fine and gross motor development, and appropriate socialization skills.
Recreation activities are the focus of the camps and include: crafts, games, sports, field trips and lots
of fun. Activities will be held indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.
Registration Fee:
$159.00 for Resident
$239.00 Non-Resident
Registration Fee Family:
$268.00 Resident Family
$402.00 Non-Resident Family
*Additional fees for trips & specific activites weekly.
Walk-In Registration:
Tuesday, May 3rd for Sterling Heights residents,
Wednesday, May 4th for non-residents
The supervisor must approve all registrations.
Mail-In Registrations will be processed the day after your registration period ends.
Scholarships:
You may be eligible for a Day Camp Scholarship. St. Isidore’s Knights of Columbus have generously donated
funds to assist families in attending Day Camp this summer. Applications for assistance are available by
contacting the Parks and Recreation office at 586-446-2700.
Special Needs Cheer Teams
The Pride of Trilogy is Michigan’s Original
Special Needs Cheerleading Team.
No experience necessary to participate.
All ages and abilities welcome.
Contact: 586.532-4171 or
www.AllStarTrilogy.com for more information.
Elite Cheer Michigan
Located in Chesterfield, MI offers cheerleading
for all ages and abilities. Contact 586-948-5867
or www.elitecheer-Michigan.com.
Michigan Adaptive Sports
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Swimming & Water Skiing
information will soon be available on their website.
For more information please visit:
www.michiganadaptivesports.org or email:
michiganadaptivesports@gmail.comVisit
www.disabledsportsusa.org for Adaptive Sports
Programs across the USA.
Autism Program
The Oakland University Autism
Center for Education and Support
is running a variety of programs
year round to meet the needs of
children with ASD. Check out
their website to register for
summer activities. Please call
248.370-2424 or visit their website at
www.oakland.edu/oucares for more information.
36th Annual
Wheelchair Daze Picnic
Presented by:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Independence Oaks Park
First Impression Farm
29434 32 Mile Rd., Lenox, MI 48050
586.727-6661 or 843-263-2004 Annette Rivers
Twin Chimneys Picnic Area, Clarkston, MI
Register starting in June by visiting
www.FirstToServe.com. This is a free event for
people of all ages with any form of disability and their
immediate family members.
Hippotherapy Stable Possibilities
586.292-8472
Contact: Sue Vergilio, OTR for treatment possibilities
and funding resources. Visit their website at:
www.stablepossibilities.com
Rehabilitation Service
734-732-0212
16880 Middlebelt Rd. Suite 2
Livonia, MI 48154
Michigan Victory
Games
May 14 -17, 2015
At Michigan State University. Entry form available
at: http://striverectherapy.com/mvg
or call (248) 922-1236
Brain Injury Association Summer Picnic
Faith, Fun and Friends
Welcomes adults with disabilities to participate in
programs at various churches in our area.
Please call Renell & Fred Barrett for more
information at 586.566.3354
Group for brain injury survivors in the Metro
Detroit Area - (BIAMA Macomb Chapter), meets the
last Wednesday of each month at the MISD
at 6:45 - 9:00 Contact President, Paul Clieny
at 586.436.7072 to RSVP
Receive activity reminders, get on the email list at:
anneregalski@gmail.com
Mail In, Email or Fax In Registration Form
2016 Summer Registration Form
Participants Name:
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
Disability:
Wheelchair user?
Birth Date:
Email:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone:
YES
NO
Is this new information? YES
NO
Make Checks Payable to: Treasurer, City of Sterling Heights.
Mail to: Special Recreation, P.O. Box 8009, Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009.
Fax to: 586-276-4064 with credit card information: Circle - VISA / MASTERCARD / DISCOVER
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
EXPIRATION DATE:
REF.
PROGRAM
5000.040
5001.064
5001.060
5002.070
5002.073
5002.072
5002.071
5002.064
5002.065
5001.042
5001.043
5001.044
5001.045
5001.082
5001.083
5001.084
5001.085
5001.086
5001.087
Dance Exercise for All Ages
Spring Dance (April 22)
Pre Reg.:
Prom Dance (May 8)
Camp CI Jr.
Camp CI Sr.
Camp POHI Jr.
Camp POHI Sr.
Day Camp Family Plan (multiple children)
Picnic & Concert in the Park
Detroit Tigers vs Royals 9/23/16
Softball League: American League
National League
nd
Softball League Family Plan 2 Family Member
Softball League Family Plan 3rd Family Member
5:30 Cooking: Greece
7:00 Cooking: Greece
5:30 Cooking: USA
7:00 Cooking: USA
5:30 Cooking: All “Wrapped” Up
7:00 Cooking: All “Wrapped” Up
RES.
$33.00
$7.50
$18.00
$159.00
$159.00
$159.00
$159.00
$268.00
$5.00
$51.50
$50.00
$50.00
$40.00
$30.00
$8.00
$8.00
$8.00
$8.00
$8.00
$8.00
REGISTRATION FEES
NON-RES.
STAFF
NUM.
$49.50
$10.50
$27.00
$239.00
$239.00
$239.00
$239.00
$402.00
$7.00
$53.50
$65.00
$65.00
$55.00
$45.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
NA
$1.00
$18.00
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
$51.50
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
TOTAL
Concerts:
July 28-30, 2016
Art Fair 10 am – 8 pm,
Food 10 am – 10 pm,
Carnival Rides 10 am – 11 pm,
Music, Entertainment & Kids Tent daily,
Concerts begin at 7 pm
TOTAL
Thursday 6:30 pm
The Shy - (Sterling Heights band)
Thursday 8:00 pm
Square Pegz - (80’s Music)
Friday 6:30 pm
Two Timin’ Band
Friday 8:00pm
Fleetwood Mac - (Fleetwood Mac Tribute))
Saturday 6:30 pm
Elsie Binx
Saturday 8:00pm
Soul Asylum
Kings & Queens
Ball
Prom will be at a hall this year. Seating will be
pre-assigned. Please list the names below first to
last of those you would like to sit with, as well as
your date.
Friends I would Like to sit with:
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Prom Dates Name:_________________________
Registration
Options:
Mail: Special Recreation
PO Box 8009
Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009
Fax:
586.276.4064
Email:
Scan the registration form & email it to:
recreation@sterling-heights.net
In the Number Column, next to the “X” indicate
how many people you want to attend that program.
In the total column, enter the total amount due for
that program. List all names of people attending the
Program with you.
If you have any questions or need assistance please
call the main office at 586.446.2700 ext. 0
Softball Uniform Number: ___________
(Circle the size you need)
We have limited scholarship money available to help
with registration expenses. Contact us for more
information.
Youth Softball Shirt Size:
Small (6-8) Medium (10-12) Large (14 – 16)
Adult Softball Shirt Size:
Small Medium Large XLarge 2Xlarge
Please complete the above information and send it
to us with your registration form. The registration
form is on the back of this page. If you have any
questions or need assistance please call Rachel at
(586) 446-2703 or (586) 446 –2700.
Online Registration
Registration online begins April 1st for
Select Programs
“Celebrating 41 Years
of
Musical Excellence”
Thursdays, at 7 p.m. Dodge Park Amphitheatre - June 2nd - August 25th
cial
Spe ts!
n
Eve
June 23rd
July 7th
“School’s Out
“Cool Car”
Summer Party”
Rally
Crush…
The Best of Bon Jovi (Rock)
Bounce House, Free Face
Painters
Movie Under the Stars
‘Minions’
June 2
Dan Rafferty
(Party Band)
Kids Entertainment:
Face Painter
June 9
The Phoenix Theory
(Rock/Dance)
Kids Entertainment:
Balloon Artist
June 16
Dale Vaughn
(Country Rock)
Kids Entertainment:
Airbrush Tattoos
August 18th
Wild West Party &
Cheeseburger Cookoff
Magic Bus - (Woodstock Era)
Cadillac West
(Country Rock)
(Check-In At 5 P.M.)
contest to compete for the
Display Your Car & Listen To
Great Music
Not A Competition,
Just For Fun!
Reserve your space in this
title of
“Sterling Heights’ Best
Cheeseburger!”
Featuring a Photo Booth
& Bounce House
Grilling will begin at 6pm in Dodge Park.
Winner will receive a $100 gift card to
Fuddruckers and will be introduced on stage
at the concert. Contact 586-446-2751
to reserve your space!
June 30
August 4
(Party Band)
Kids Entertainment:
Balloon Artist
(Oldies)
Kids Entertainment:
Airbrush Tattoos
Under Pressure
July 14
Air Margaritaville
(Jimmy Buffet Style)
Kids Entertainment:
Face Painter
July 21
Eddy & The Breakers
(Variety Band)
Kids Entertainment:
Balloon Artist
Steve King
August 11
Mega 80’s (80’s)
Co-Sponsored by St. Blase Church
Kids Entertainment:
Face Painter
August 25
Denise Davis and the
Motor City Sensations
(Party Band)
Kids Entertainment:
Balloon Artist