Spring and Summer 2016

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1 Spring and Summer 2016 Nixon Fun! Spring Soccer Adult Softball League Learning to Swim! Walk Jackson City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Department In cooperation with Jackson Public Schools 161 W. Michigan Avenue (5th floor) Phone Jacksonparksandrec.org Fax

2 Table of Content Special Events Youth Programs Adult Programs Senior Programs Tennis Programs Exercise Classes Golf Programs Nixon Skate Park Nixon Water Park Community Centers Cancellations Cancellations due to weather or other emergencies will be announced over radio stations fm, 970 am, 1450 am or call the Jackson Recreation Department Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Refund Policy All classes canceled by the Recreation Department will be refunded in full. Participants requesting a refund before the first class will receive a full refund. Requests made after the first class, but before the second class will receive a 75% of the class fee. All refunds will be in the form of a check. Payments The Recreation Department accepts cash, checks and credit cards. We take Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards in our office only. There will be a 3% charge for credit card payments. Make checks payable to: City of Jackson Phone Numbers Recreation Office Nixon Facilities Boos Center King Center Sharp Park Office Golf Course Learning Center Mini Golf Contact us Our offices are located on the fifth floor of City Hall at 161 W. Michigan Avenue. Our hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone Fax us at: recreation@cityofjackson.org A special thank you to Jackson Public Schools, JTV, Jackson Citizen Patriot, WKHM and all those people and organizations that volunteer their time and services to make our community programs work. Jackson City Council Members Bill Jors Mayor Arlene Robinson st Ward Freddie Dancy nd Ward Daniel Greer rd Ward Craig Pappin th Ward Andrew Frounfelker. 5 th Ward Derek Dobies th Ward Patrick Burtch, City Manager Parks and Recreation Commission = Sharp Park Board Members Elwyn Rider Derek Dobies Joan Campau Danielle Dobies Russell Davis Andrew Frounfelker Kimberly Jaquish Kelly Williams Pamela Fitzgerald Arthur Benedetto Gerald Rand Parks and Recreation Staff Kelli Hoover Director Andrew Sargeant Assistant Director Eric Terrian Superintendent of Ella Sharp Park Kathy Voss Senior Citizen and Recreation Activity Coordinator Joe Hawley Recreation Services Coordinator John Willis King Center Supervisor Antonio Parker King Center Assistant Director All Programs Subject to Change

3 Special Events Walk Jackson Tuesdays Registration at 6:30 p.m. Walk begins at 7:00 p.m. This free non-competitive 3-mile walking program meets at: May 3 Ella Sharp Park (park at the big soccer field) May 17 Cascades Park (park by band shelter) June 7 Ella Sharp Park (park at the big soccer field) June 21 Cascades Park (park by band shelter) July 5 Ella Sharp Park (park at the big soccer field) July 19 Ella Sharp Park (park at the big soccer field) Mother and Daughter Tea Saturday, May 7 Cascades Manor House 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. $20 for /$40 for non- (per person) Join us for a Mother s Day treat. Mothers and their elementary age daughters are welcome to take part in our tea, punch, small snacks and Gilbert s Chocolate fountain. You will receive a craft to decorate and a 5x7 photo taken by Hal Folk Photography. Mother and Son Rock-n-Bowl Saturday, May 21 or Sunday, May 22 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Airport Lanes (3501 Wildwood Ave) Pre-School to Middle School $20 for /$40 for non- (per person) Bring your pre-school to middle school son(s) to a great date night. We will provide the music, pizza and drinks and a special take-home gift. Hal Folk Photography will have photographers to take photos. You will receive a 5x7 photo with your ticket purchase, additional packages will be available to purchase at event. Customer Appreciation Days! August 15 to 20 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. Only $3 per session! We love our customers! Enjoy a session at Nixon Water Park at a discounted rate of $3 per person! Last week to swim! For more information contact Nixon Pool at Spending the Day with Dad at a Tigers Game Sunday, July 31 Comerica Park 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. $20 for /$40 for non- (per person) Spend a Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park with your dad. Any -2- dad with a pre-school to 8 th grade boy or girl can have fun. The Detroit Tigers will be taking on the Houston Astros. Price includes charter bus ride and Tigers ticket. Only 52 spaces available. For more information contact Andrew Sargeant at Youth TUMBLING TOTS April 11 to May 18 Mondays and Wednesdays 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. $15 for /$30 for non- Children 2 and 3 years old will be introduced to movement, balance, small and large motor skills and tumbling. Parent participation is required. Class is limited to 8. REGISTER ON THE 5 TH FLOOR OF CITY HALL. For more information contact Joe Hawley at Tumble Bugs April 11 to May 18 Monday or Wednesday 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. $15 for /$30 for non- This class is designed to introduce 4 and 5 year olds to tumbling, gymnastic skills and listening. Class size is 8. REGISTER ON THE 5 TH FLOOR OF CITY HALL. For more information contact Joe Hawley at

4 Youth Gymnastics April 16 to May 21 Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (5 to 7) 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. (8 & up) $15 for /$30 for non- Introduce your child to the basics of tumbling and gymnastics. Class size is 25. REGISTER ON THE 5 TH FLOOR OF CITY HALL. For more information contact Joe Hawley at Summer Tumble! June 22 to July 27 Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (4 and 5) 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. (2 and 3) $15 for /$30 for non- Roll through the summer with your little ones in this gymnastics class designed to build and establish balance and coordination. Parent participation is required. Class size is limited. For more information contact Joe Hawley at Summer Flipout! July 9 to 30 Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (5-7) 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. (8 & up) $20 for /$40 for non- Beat the heat this summer with fun and exciting gymnastic classes! Each participant will receive a free pass to Nixon Waterpark, t-shirt and movie/concession voucher courtesy of the Michigan Theatre! Registration begins June 1 on the 5 th floor of City Hall. Varsity Sport Training Saturdays King Center (1107 Adrian St) 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Junior High and High School athletes come in and train with our coaches. Weight room training for sports and sport specific drills and supervised workouts to help you become the best athlete you can be. For more information contact the King Center at King Center After School Program Now to May 27 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays King Center (1107 Adrian St) 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. This program offers supervised games, crafts, computer lab, tutoring, and recreational activities for children. The Comcast Media Lab in the Flamingo Brown Room is used for tutoring and online studies and activities. We ve also added the King Center Comcast Digital Recording Studio for youth during the after-school program hours. Free dinner served from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily for all school-aged youth. For more information contact the King Center at Open Gym April 12 to May 26 Tuesdays: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Thursdays: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Drop-in open gym time available for students in all grade levels. Off Season Youth Football Camp Sunday, May 1 Withington J-High 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Grades 2 nd thru 5 th Attend this free off-season football camp run by Jackson High Football Coaches. You will work on footwork, blocking, tackling, passing, and other football fundamentals. Corey Pryor Track-n-field Camp June 20 to July 20 Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Withington Stadium Track 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $20 for /$40 for non- Attend this program to get a jump start on the sport track and field. Take part in such events as 200m, 400m, long-jump and team relays. Not only will you be working on the fundamentals of track and field, you will participate in track and field meets. No classes week of July

5 Sporties-4-Shorties Tuesdays and Thursdays July 12 to 28 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. $20 for /$40 for non- Children 3-5 years old can learn a variety of athletic skills thru fun and games! Registration deadline is July 8. For more information contact Andrew Sargeant at Wrestling Camp With Shane Laporte And Mark Hubbard July 11 to 20 (2 weeks) Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Jackson High Fieldhouse 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 3 rd thry 8 th grade $20 for /$40 for non- Youth wrestling is coming to the Jackson Recreation Department! Learn wrestling fundamentals and techniques from area coaches Shane LaPorte and Mark Hubbard. For more information, Andrew Sargeant at Basketball University Skills Camp Wednesdays April 13, 20 and 27 Middle School at Parkside 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. (3-5 grades) 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. (6-8 grades) $20 for /$40 for non- Learn the fundamentals of basketball with a variety of unique drills to advance your game. For more information, Andrew Sargeant at Erika Bullock Girls Basketball Camp July 11 to 13 (3 days) Parkside Fieldhouse 3-5 Grades: 5:30-6:45 p.m. 6-8 Grades: 6:45-8:00 p.m. $20 for /$40 for non- Take advantage of this girls basketball camp run by former Jackson College and Martin Methodist Womens basketball player, Erika Bullock. Improve your skills by attending this camp designed for girls entering into the 3 rd thru 8 th grade this fall. Registration deadline is Friday, July 8. For more information, Andrew Sargeant at Jeremy Patterson Basketball Camp July 25 to 27 (3 days) Parkside Fieldhouse 3-5 Grade: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. 6-8 Grade: 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. $20 for /$40 for non- Children in kindergarten thru 3 rd grade are invited to join former Spring Arbor Varsity Basketball player and former Varsity Basketball Coach Jeremy Patterson in an instructional basketball camp that will combine basic basketball drills along with games each week. Registration deadline is Friday, July 22. For more information contact Andrew Sargeant at Lacrosse Camp Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday July 11 to 13 Parkside Fieldhouse 4-6 Grades: 5:30-6:45 p.m. 7-9 Grades: 6:45-8:00 p.m. $20 for /$40 for non- New to the Jackson Recreation Department...Lacrosse! Learn the game along with the fundamentals of lacrosse. For more information, Andrew Sargeant at Co-ed Kindergarten Soccer April 30 to June 4 Games are on Saturdays Sharp Park Soccer Fields Games are played between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. $15 for /$30 for non- Child must be currently enrolled in a school kindergarten program. Registration deadline is April 15. There will be a $5 late fee starting April 18, if spots available. Coaches determine practice days after teams are divided. Cost includes a t-shirt. For more information contact Andrew Sargeant at

6 1 st to 6 th Grade Soccer April 30 to June 4 Games are on Saturdays Sharp Park Soccer Fields Games are played between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. $15 for /$30 for non- Deadline is April 15. There will be a $5 late fee starting April 18, if spots available. Coaches determine practice days after teams are divided. Cost includes a t-shirt. Separate divisions: 1 st and 2 nd Grade 3 rd and 4 th Grade 5 th and 6 th Grade For more information contact Andrew Sargeant at Co-ed Middle School Soccer April 30 to June 4 Games are on Saturdays Sharp Park Soccer Fields Games are played between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. $15 for /$30 for non- Registration deadline is April 15. There will be a $5 late fee starting April 18, if spots available. 6 on 6 plus goalie is a great way to have some fun. 9 to 10 players per team. Individual sign-up only with one teammate. King Center Summer Youth Program June 27 to August 10 King Center (1107 Adrian St.) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays This Summer Youth Program is a free fun-filled daycamp style program that includes: free breakfast and lunch (provided by Jackson Public Schools), recreational games and activities, arts and crafts, sports camps and leagues, drama and music programs, educational and fun field trips, culture exposure trips and fun, fun, fun! Register June 20 to 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the King Center. Tween Night Now to May 27 Fridays King Center (1107 Adrian St.) 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tweens in 6 th thru 8 th grade come hang out and have some fun with our staff. Open gyms, table games, air hockey tournaments, ping-pong, basketball shoot-outs and a whole lot more. Pizza served every Friday. For more information contact the King Center at Swim Lessons Monday thru Thursday Parkside Indoor Pool $30 for /$50 for non- Registration will be the Friday before each class between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the 5 th Floor of City Hall. First come/first serve. Classes will run for 30 minutes Monday thru Thursday for 2 weeks (8 lessons) and will have a maximum of 6 kids per class. Registration and Class Dates: -5- Register Friday, June 24 Classes June 27 to July 7 Register Friday, July 8 Classes July 11 to 21 Register Friday, July 22 Classes July 25 to August 4 Level 1 Level 2 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:35 am 10:35 am 11:10 am 11:10 am 11:45 am 11:45 am 5:00 pm 12:20 pm 6:10 pm 5:00 pm 5:35 pm 6:10 pm Level 3 Level 4 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:35 am 10:35 am 11:10 am 11:10 am 11:45 am 11:45 am 12:20 pm 12:20 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:35 pm 5:35 pm 6:10 pm 6:10 pm Parent/Child Classes 11:45 am 5:35 pm Summer Playground Experience June 27 to August 12 Monday thru Thursday: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Fridays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Register on site at any time. Activities at the park plus go on field trips to movies, putt-putt, Nixon Water Park, Binder Park Zoo, DNR Adventure Center and Canton Sky Zone. Super Sites!!! Cascades School (1200 S. Wisner) Kiwanis Park (1521 Blakely)

7 Adult Drop-in Basketball Mondays April 11 to May 23 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. $2 per person Adult Outdoor Basketball League Thursdays June 23 to August 4 Nixon Park 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. $200 per team Come join our first outdoor adult basketball league under the lights at Nixon Park! League is limited to first 6 teams to register. Must be 18 and up. Spring Co-ed 6-vs-6 Adult Soccer Sundays April 24 to May 22 Sharp Park Soccer Fields between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. $225 per team All skill levels are encouraged to participate. Registration deadline is April 15. No Mother s Day games. Games will be played on Saturday, May 7. For more information, contact Joe Hawley at Summer Co-ed Adult Soccer June 14 to August 4 Ella Sharp Park Soccer Fields 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. $400 per team Over 30 play on Tuesdays and Non-Premier play on Thursdays. Registration deadline is Friday, June 10. Wiffleball Fridays June 17 to August 12 Ella Sharp Park Softball Fields between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. $150 per team Wiffleball is back by popular demand! League is limited so sign up while you can! Pickleball Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting April 12 (weather permitting) Sharp Park Tennis Courts 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Beginners and experienced players welcome! Extra paddles available. Water Aerobics and Deep Water Walking Monday, Wednesday and Thursday June 27 to August 4 Parkside School Indoor Pool 8:45 to 9:35 a.m. 7:00 to 7:50 p.m. $5 or punch card for 10 classes for $40. Adults only. Adult Swim Lessons Tuesdays June 28 to August 2 Parkside School Indoor Pool 7:00 to 7:50 p.m. $30 Any adults who want to learn how to swim can take this program. Pre-register on the 5 th floor of City Hall the week before. Senior We are the active senior citizens representing Jackson! We live life to the fullest! We enjoy retirement with friends and explore new adventures! You qualify if you are at least 50 years of age and like to have fun! Spring Drop-in Hours Now to May 27 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Boos Center in Loomis Park 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $5 Annual Membership Summer Drop-in Hours June 6 to August 26 Mondays and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $5 Annual Membership Join your friends at our airconditioned senior Club House! Our Summer Program is a place in your community where you can gather for support, socialization, fitness and other services provided for you! -6-

8 Monthly Dinners Second Tuesday each month Now to May 10 Gene Davis Banquet Hall 10:45 to 2:30 p.m. $9 per person in advance Great food! Great fun! Great entertainment! Great friends! Boos Bingo! First and third Tuesday of each month Now to August 16 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. $2 Admission Free refreshments at intermission! Walk this Way Walking Club Monday thru Friday Now to May 27 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. (Drop-in) Improve your physical and physiological health by walking. Only half an hour a day can help prevent heart disease, improve bone density and reduce fat. Adult Coloring Wednesdays Now to May 25 Boos Center Lounge 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Now you can unwind from stress with adult coloring. Bring your own coloring books. Inspire your creativity and relax! We will provide the music and fireplace! All 4 Euchre! Mondays and Fridays Now to August 26 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Euchre is a trick-taking card game most commonly played with four people in two partnerships with a deck of 24 cards. Spring Chair Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Now to May 27 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chair exercises are a gentle and safe way for seniors to build muscle strength and stay flexible. Summer Chair Exercise Monday and Friday June 6 to August 26 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chair exercises are a gentle and safe way for seniors to build muscle strength and stay flexible. Senior Day at Miniature Golf Thursday, May 26 Sharp Park Mini Golf Course 1:00 p.m. $3 per person Join us for a fun afternoon of puttputt golf! Putt-putt entertainment is one of the best amusements for seniors. Free cookies and coffee, too! Give it a shot! -7- Senior Splash! Tuesdays and Thursdays June 21 to August 18 Nixon Water Park 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. $2 per session During summer we reserve a special time at our outdoor Nixon Water Park for seniors to use. Senior Splash offers swimming, playing, exercise and lounging in our beautiful heated pool. King Center Senior Meal Program Monday thru Friday King Center (1107 Adrian St.) 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meals and activities provided by Jackson County Health Department for seniors. Come work on a puzzle, participate in our activities or just enjoy our company and get a free meal. Tennis Adult Tennis Lessons Session 1: June 21 to July 7 Session 2: July 12 to 28 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Parkside Tennis Courts $30 per session Register at first day of each session.

9 Youth Tennis Lessons Session 1: June 27 to July 20 Session 2: July 25 to Aug. 17 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays $20 for /$40 for non- PARKSIDE 2500 Fourth Street 9:00-10:00 a.m. Beginners 10:00-11:00 a.m. Intermediate 11:00-12:00 p.m. Advance 1:00-2:00 p.m. Beginners 2:00-3:00 p.m. Intermediate KING CENTER 1107 Adrian Street 3:00-4:00 p.m. Beginners Register at first class of each session. For more information contact Andrew Sargeant at Women s Doubles Tennis League Parkside Tennis Courts Mondays June 20 to August 8 (7 weeks) 6:00 p.m. start $60 per team Register by Monday, June 6. Exercise Spring Classes April 11 thru May 26 Boos Center in Loomis Park $4 per class 10 class punch card for $32 Yoga for Every Body with Nancy Berger This gentle vinyasa class offers dynamic poses (or asanas) designed to tone and strengthen, increase flexibility, and balance body, mind and spirit. Warrior poses, sun salutations, balances, core work and gentle inversions are designed to crease both energy and relaxation. Cardio Drumming with Rachel Kegerreis Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This all level cardio class will have you rocking to the beat! All equipment is provided in this fun, up-tempo workout. Strength and Stretch with Michelle Woods Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Full body strength is the focus of this class open to all fitness levels. We use free weights, bars, tubing and more! Includes exercises for balance and flexibility. No passes Power Pump with Michelle Woods Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This body pump style class provides a fun, heart pumping routine using weight bars and dumbbells to music! No passes Mat Pilates Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Mat pilates is a great class for beginning and intermediate levels. -8- Explore various exercises to promote core strength and reduce stress. Happy Hour Yoga Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This all level class is designed to help you unwind and relax thru a casual flow series connecting poses with breath. Come and experience the joy of working at your own level. deepening your practice each time you come to the mat. Fun-n-Fit with Kit Spoelstra Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Join an aerobics class filled with a cardio blast of fun for both men and women of all ages and fitness levels! Zumba with Michelle Woods Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 am This class fuses musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy. No previous dance experience required. No passes Zumba with Gayle Hyde Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Kick it up a notch with this fun and energetic Zumba class that combines both aerobic and dance elements for a one of a kind workout!

10 Yo-lates Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 pm Combine the best of both worlds with this fusion of yoga and pilates designed to strengthen your core and improve balance and flow! Yoga Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. A perfect class for beginning yogis that are working to develop strength and flexibility! Mat Pilates Thursdays from 10:15 to 11:15 am Mat pilates is a great class for beginning and intermediate levels. Explore various exercises to promote core strength and reduce stress. 3 R s Yoga Renew, Release, Relax with Laurie Lewis Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Grow stronger, release tension and turn off mind chatter. Come wind down for the end of the week. This class is open to both new and experienced yogis. Smart Yoga and Laurie Lewis Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:15 am Instructors alternate teaching this all level class that encourages strength and stamina building by working at your own pace. Good Morning Energy Workout with Rhonda Ball Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Alarm off, workout clothes on. Get your weekend started with this all level aerobics class that provides cardio fitness and endurance. Summer Classes May 30 to September 1 Boos Center in Loomis Park $4 per class 10 class punch card for $32 Strength and Stretch with Michelle Woods Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Full body strength is the focus of this class open to all fitness levels. We use free weights, bars, tubing and more! Includes exercises for balance and flexibility. No passes Power Pump with Michelle Woods Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This body pump style class provides a fun, heart pumping routine using weight bars and dumbbells to music! No passes Mat Pilates Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Mat pilates is a great class for beginning and intermediate levels. Explore various exercises to promote core strength and reduce stress. Happy Hour Yoga Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This all level class is designed to help you unwind and relax thru a casual flow series connecting poses with breath. Come and experience the joy of working at your own level. deepening your practice each time you come to the mat. Fun-n-Fit with Kit Spoelstra Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join an aerobics class filled with a cardio blast of fun for both men and women of all ages and fitness levels! Zumba with Michelle Woods Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 am This class fuses musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy. No previous dance experience required. No passes Yo-lates Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 pm Combine the best of both worlds with this fusion of yoga and pilates designed to strengthen your core and improve balance and flow! -9-

11 Yoga Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. A perfect class for beginning yogis that are working to develop strength and flexibility! Mat Pilates Thursdays from 10:15 to 11:15 am Mat pilates is a great class for beginning and intermediate levels. Explore various exercises to promote core strength and reduce stress. 3 R s Yoga Renew, Release, Relax with Laurie Lewis Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Grow stronger, release tension and turn off mind chatter. Come wind down for the end of the week. This class is open to both new and experienced yogis. Smart Yoga and Laurie Lewis Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:15 am Instructors alternate teaching this all level class that encourages strength and stamina building by working at your own pace. Good Morning Energy Workout with Rhonda Ball Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Alarm off, workout clothes on. Get your weekend started with this all level aerobics class that provides cardio fitness and endurance. Call the Boos Center at for more information. Water Aerobics and Deep Water Walking Monday, Wednesday and Thursday June 27 to August 4 Parkside School Indoor Pool 8:45 to 9:35 a.m. 7:00 to 7:50 p.m. $5 or punch card for 10 classes for $40. Adults only. Gym and Swim! Wednesdays June 22, July 27 and August 17 Yoga: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Aerobics: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Swim: 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Nixon Water Park Work up a sweat and then cool down at Nixon Water Park. Three days only. Skate Park closed during this time. For more information contact Nixon Pool at Golf 2800 Fourth Street Golf Course Learning Center Mini Golf Learning Center Bucket Prices Regular (45 to 55) $5.00 Large (75 to 85) $6.50 Family (95 to 105) $7.50 Miniature Golf Rates 18 holes Regular $5 18 hole Special (before noon)... $3 Group Special (5 or more)..... $4 Golf Course Rates Senior 9 holes walking $5 Junior 9 hole walking $5 Twilight 9 hole walking $6 Adult 9-hole walking $9 Adult 18 hole walking $16 Weekend 9 hole walking $9 Weekend 18 holes walking $16 Power Cart/Senior $5 Power Cart/Adult $7 18 Hole Special w/cart $24 Pre-paid League Discount $8 Pull Cart $2 Senior Card $10 Season Pass/Juniors $150 Season Pass/Seniors walk $400 Season Pass/Senior cart $850 Season Pass/Adult walk $450 Season Pass/Adult cart $900 Season Pass/Weekday cart $

12 TruGolf Indoor Simulator $30 per hour 85 golf courses Call the Golf Course at to schedule your tee-time. Youth Golf Lessons Sharp Park Learning Center Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays $40 per person/per session Pre-registration is required and taken at the Learning Center in Ella Sharp Park. All classes are designed for beginners. JUNE 21 TO 30 8 & Under 10:00-10:30 am 9 to 13 10:45-11:15 pm JULY 12 TO 21 8 & Under 10:00-10:30 am 9 to 13 10:45-11:15 pm AUGUST 2 TO 11 8 & Under 10:00-10:30 am 9 to 13 10:45-11:15 pm Youth League Sharp Park Golf Course Tuesdays June 21 to August 9 Starting at 9:30 a.m. Must make tee time Ages 8 to 14 years $40 per golfer Sign-up at Ella Sharp Park Golf Course. Kids will be paired in 4- somes or you can make your own. Supervision will be provided on the course. Adult Golf Lessons Sharp Park Learning Center $75 per person/per session Pre-registration is required and taken at the Learning Center in Ella Sharp Park. All classes are designed for beginners. April 28 Thursdays Beginning Class 6:00-7:00 p.m. June 23 Beginning Class Thursdays 6:00-7:00 p.m. June 23 Thursdays Intermediate Class 7:15-8:00 p.m. Golf Tournaments 5/7 Jackson Invitational 5/13 JV Invitational 5/16 Jackson Christian Jamboree 6/4 Lyle Ambs Non-Champ Qualify 6/6 Lyle Ambs Non-Champ Qualify 6/14 Youth League 6/18 Lyle Ambs Champ Flight 6/21 Youth League 6/24 Ladies Legacy 6/24-25 Lyle Ambs Match Play 6/25 Lyle Ambs Match Play 6/26 Lyle Ambs Match Play 6/28 Youth League 7/5 Youth League 7/11-14 JCWGA Match Play 7/12 Youth League 7/19 Mercer Tour 7/21 City Junior Match Play Qualify 7/25-26 City Junior Championship 7/30-31 Joe Fiero Championship 8/2 Youth League 8/6 Karen Dunigan Outing 8/11-12 JCWGA Senior Classic 8/13-14 Jackson Masters 8/20 Shamrock Open 9/3 Friendly Home Outing 9/10 Animal Shelter Outing 9/18 Jackson Golf Hall of Fame Nixon Skate Park 400 E. North Street Hours April 22 to June 5 and when pool is open Free to skate, $1 for helmet rental Fridays 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Skatepark will close at 5:15 p.m. on June 21, June 29, July 20, July 27 and August 17. National Go Skateboarding Day Tuesday, June 21 Nixon Skate Park 11:00 to 7:00 p.m. Get out and skateboard at Nixon Skate Park! Great give-a-ways! Helmets and pads included in this free event. For more information contact Andrew Sargeant at

13 Nixon Water Park 400 E. North Street Open Swim Schedule June 20 to August 20 MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m $4 2:15 to 5:15 p.m $4 5:30 to 7:00 p.m $2 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m $4 2:15 to 5:15 p.m $4 10 Swim Pass 10 sessions for$32! You save $8! Available at Nixon Water Park. Passes may not be used for special events and never expire! Polar Bear Club F o r a l l children ages 3 to 5, you can join the Shiver s Polar Bear Club and receive a Shiver s Club Card. If your child swims six times, their seventh is free! Lifeguard Class The Jackson Recreation Department will be in need of lifeguards this summer. If you are a good swimmer and interested in taking a lifeguard class, please contact Kathy Voss at for more information. Senior Splash! Tuesdays and Thursdays June 21 to August 18 Nixon Water Park 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. $3 per session We reserve a special time at our outdoor Nixon Water Park for seniors to use. Senior Splash offers swimming, playing, exercise and lounging in our beautiful heated pool. Gym and Swim! Wednesdays June 22, July 27 and August 17 Yoga: 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Aerobics: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Swim: 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Nixon Water Park Work up a sweat and then cool down at Nixon Water Park. Three days only. Skate Park closed during this time. For more information contact Nixon Pool at th Annual Luau Summer Kick-off Party Wednesday, June 29 Nixon Water Park 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. $6 per ticket Ticket includes your choice of hotdog or hamburger, 16 oz. drink and bag of chips. We will also have a poolside DJ, prizes family photo booth, and limbo contest. We also will be giving away 10-swim passes. Tickets are limited to 200. Come join this family fun Hawaiian get-away! You must have a ticket to enter. The skatepark and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. swim session will be closed for this special event. Back to the 80's Pool Party! Wednesday, July 20 Nixon Water Park 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. $6 per ticket Bring your best 80's attitude and attire for our first ever throwback 80's event! Prizes for those showing the best 80's spirit! Ticket includes hot dog, chips, pop and more! Our DJ will be playing all 80's music all night! Come out and enjoy the fun! Tickets are limited and will go on sale June 20. Skatepark and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. swim session will be closed for this special event. -12-

14 Fair Week Special! August 8 to 13 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. Only $3 per session! The week of fair enjoy a session at Nixon Water Park at a discounted rate of $3 per person! Customer Appreciation Days! August 15 to 20 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. Only $3 per session! We love our customers! Enjoy a session at Nixon Water Park at a discounted rate of $3 per person! Last week to swim! Party Room Rental June 20 to August 20 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or2:15 to 5:15 p.m. only. $30 Rental Fee Rent the Party Room at Nixon Water Park for three hours for your next birthday! You must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 20 people. You are welcome to bring in your own food, drink, cake and ice cream Important Dates Mother/Daughter Tea Saturday, May 7 Mother and Son Rock n Bowling Saturday, May 21 Sunday, May 22 Senior Citizen Mini Golf Thursday, May 26 National Go Skateboarding Day Tuesday, June 21 Nixon Luau Kick-off Party Wednesday, June 29 Back to the 80's Pool Party Wednesday, July 20 Dad s Day at Tigers Game Sunday, July 31 Nixon Customer Appreciation Days August Coming this Fall! Youth Tackle Football Youth Flag Football Youth Soccer Youth Basketball Youth Gymnastics Basketball Camp Adult Dodgeball League Adult Soccer League Adult Volleyball League Locations Recreation Department 5 th 161 W. Michigan Ave. Boos Center 210 Gilbert Street King Center 1107 Adrian Street Ella Sharp Park 3225 Fourth Street Nixon Park 400 E. North Street -13-

15 Boos Spring Schedule April 11 to May MONDAYS 8:30-9:30 a.m. Strength and Stretch 4:30-5:45 p.m. Tumble Bugs & Tots 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga for Every Body 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cardio Drumming 7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball ($2) TUESDAYS 3:00-4:00 p.m. Open Gym 4:15-5:15 p.m. Pilates Barre Fusion 4:30-5:30 p.m. Power Pump 5:30-6:30 p.m. Happy Hour Yoga 5:45-6:45 p.m. Fun-n-Fit WEDNESDAYS 8:30-9:30 a.m. Zumba 4:30-5:45 p.m. Tumble Bugs & Tots 6:00-7:00 p.m. Zumba 6:45-7:45 p.m. Yo-Lates THURSDAYS 9:00-10:00 a.m. Yoga 10:15-11:15 a.m. Mat Pilates 3:00-5:00 p.m. Open Gym 5:30-6:30 p.m. 3 R s Yoga FRIDAYS 8:30-9:30 a.m. Strength and Stretch SATURDAYS 9:00-10:00 a.m. Good Morning Energy Workout 9:00-10:15 a.m. Smart Yoga 10:30-12:30 pm. Gymnastics 1:00-3:00 p.m. Birthday Party Rental All Programs Subject to Change Boos Summer Schedule May 31 to September MONDAYS CLOSED TUESDAYS 4:15-5:15 p.m. Pilates Barre Fusion 4:30-5:30 p.m. Power Pump 5:30-6:30 p.m. Happy Hour Yoga 5:45-6:45 p.m. Fun-n-Fit WEDNESDAYS 8:30-9:30 a.m. Zumba 4:30-5:45 p.m. Tumble Bugs and Tots 6:45-7:45 p.m. Yo-lates THURSDAYS 9:00-10:00 a.m. Yoga 10:15-11:15 Mat Pilates 5:30-6:30 p.m. 3 R s Yoga 5:45-6:45 p.m. Fun-n-Fit FRIDAYS 8:30-9:30 a.m. Strength and Stretch SATURDAYS 9:00-10:00 a.m. Good Morning Energy Workout 9:00-10:15 a.m Smart Yoga 10:30-12:30 p.m. Youth Gymnstics Camp Boos Center Rental Saturdays April 16 to May 21 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. $50 for up to 10 kids Host your next kids birthday at the Boos Center in Loomis Park. We will provide tables, chairs and gym time! Party can bring in food, drinks, etc. No reservations during summer. For more information contact the Boos Center at

16 King Center Schedule April 11 to May MONDAYS 3:00-4:30 p.m. High School Open Gym 3:00-6:00 p.m. After-School Program 7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball TUESDAYS 3:00-6:00 p.m. After-School Program 7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Volleyball Drop-in WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:30 p.m. High School Open Gym 3:00-6:00 p.m. After-School Program 7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball THURSDAYS 3:00-6:00 p.m. After-School Program 7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Volleyball Drop-in FRIDAYS 3:00-4:30 p.m. High School Full-Court Hoops 3:00-6:00 p.m. After-School Program 7:00-10:00 p.m. Tween Night SATURDAYS 10:00-12:00 p.m. Elementary Open Gym 12:00-2:00 p.m. Junior High Open Gym 2:00-4:00 p.m. High School Open Gym 3:00-4:30 p.m. Varsity Sports Training 4:30-6:00 p.m. Family Open Gym Time Free meal served for After-school Program from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily courtesy of Jackson Public School nutrition Weight Room open during all business hours Comcast Media/computer Lab Open to the general public from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and all day Saturday. Open for students all business hours except Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for servicing. King Center Facility Rental Room Rental: $40 for 2 hours Facility Rental: $156 for 4 hours The King Center is available for rentals outside of our normal program hours. Rentals are on a first-come-firstserve basis. A $40 deposit and a completed Facility Use Application are required to reserve the facility. The King Center does not schedule rentals that conflict with scheduled recreation programs. To reserve a room or a date contact the King Center at Sharp Park Picnic Shelter Rental The picnic shelter in Ella Sharp Park across from the Golf Course. The shelter is 28 x 50, has electricity and holds approximately 75 people. A $60 non-refundable fee will be charged at the time of reservation. Applications are available on our website. Sharp Park Wedding Reservations The Ella Sharp Park Rose Garden or the Rotunda can be reserved for your wedding. The Rose Garden holds approximately 200 people. The Rotunda is 28 x 50 and holds approximately 75 people. There is no electrical outlets at either location. A $60 non-refundable fee will be charged at the time of reservation. Applications are available on our website. Kiwanis Picnic Shelter Rental This picnic shelter in Kiwanis Park (1521 Blakely Street). The shelter is 16 x 40, has electricity and holds approximately 50 people. A $30 non-refundable fee will be charged at the time of reservation. An additional $20 fee is due when you take the restroom key. This fee will be returned to you when the key is returned. The restroom key can be picked-up no sooner than two days prior and returned no later than two days after your event. Applications are available on our website. Call the Jackson Recreation Department at for available dates or more information. -15-