CITY OF ESCANABA FALL RECREATION ACTIVITIES 2017 CATHERINE BONIFAS CIVIC CENTER The Escanaba Recreation Department has planned a wide variety of programs for citizens young and old. Civic Center schedules, program information and sign-up forms are available at the City of Escanaba s website for the Escanaba Recreation Department at www.escanaba.org. Civic Center opens Monday, September 11, 2017 Open House at the Civic Center Monday, September 11, 2017, from 2:30 8:00 p.m. CONTACTS The City of Escanaba Recreation Department 225 North 21st Street, Escanaba, MI 49829 Phone (906) 786-4141 E-Mail: recreation@escanaba.org Fees Students are not charged a fee to utilize the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center. Adult open use of the gym, game room and pistol/ archery range requires a $5 daily use fee or a $35 annual use fee for residents and $40 for non-residents. Daily college pass is $3. Fees can be paid at the Recreation Office. Daily passes are valid for date posted and annual passes are valid from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2018. kpeterson@escanaba.org bbougie@escanaba.org Office Hours are Monday Friday from 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Civic Center Activity Office (906) 786-3551 Senior Center/Meals on Wheels (906) 786-8850
Closures Thursday, November 23rd Friday, November 24th Saturday, November 25th Friday, December 22nd Saturday, December 23rd Monday, December 25th Friday, December 29th Saturday, December 30th YOUTH/TEEN CENTER SCHEDULE Fall activities begin Monday, September 11, 2017, and will be made available through May 2018. High School Grades 9th to 12th Monday Friday Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Jr. High School Grades 7th to 8th Monday Friday Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Upper Elementary Grades 4th to 6th Monday Friday Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Due to scheduled activities, the gym may be closed on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4-H AFTER SCHOOL ARCHERY PROGRAM To be announced. Please contact the MSU Extension Center for more information at (906) 786-3032.
YOUTH/TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIES The youth/teen center at the Civic Center has supervised afternoon and evening sessions scheduled for students from the 4th through 12th grades. Ping Pong Pool Air Hockey Bull s Eye Bumper Pool Basketball Shuffleboard Dodgeball Q-Tip Hockey Game Room Activities Foosball Gym Activities Card and Board Games Chess and Checkers Reading Books Bean Bag Toss Volleyball Soccer JACKI SORENSEN S AEROBICS CLASS The Recreation Department/Jacki Sorensen format offers a safe and effective method to becoming physically fit. Class fee is $133 or $5 a class. Bring exercise mat or heavy bath towel for dance class, which does include floor exercises. The Fall Session will be 15 weeks and run from September 11th to December 21st (Tentative Schedule). Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Dance Session 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Please register at the Recreation Department.
ADULT OPEN GAME ROOM SCHEDULE The Civic Center s fully equipped game room includes four full-size pool tables, two youthsize pool tables, bull s eye, two ping-pong tables, three foosball tables, two air hockey tables and one bumper pool table. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WOMEN S OPEN VOLLEYBALL Open to all women on a drop-in basis. Power volleyball is not permitted. Games are held in the gym on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. MEN S RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL Open to all men on a drop-in basis. Games are held in the gym on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., subject to enough players. A call list is put together for confirmed play time. PICKLEBALL Play pickleball in the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 5:oo p.m. 7:00 p.m. Bring your own paddles or use ours (limited number available).
5TH AND 6TH GRADE BASKETBALL PROGRAM 6TH GRADE GIRLS Forms are now available at the schools and also on-line. Forms will be picked up from the principal s office on Friday, September 22nd. Assessments will be held on Monday, September 25th at 4:00 p.m. with a coach s meeting to follow at 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. A tentative schedule is as follows: Saturday, October 14th Saturday, October 21st Friday, October 27th Saturday, October 28th Saturday, November 4th Saturday, November 11th 5TH GRADE GIRLS Forms will be available at the schools in mid-january at which time a schedule will be announced. 6TH GRADE BOYS Forms will be distributed at the schools mid-october and also on-line. Forms will be picked up from the principal s office on Friday, October 27th. Assessments will be held on Monday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. with a coach s meeting to follow at 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. No games will be played the weekend of November 25th. A tentative schedule is as follows: Saturday, November 18th Friday, December 1st Saturday, December 2nd Saturday, December 9th Friday, December 15th Saturday, December 16th 5TH GRADE BOYS Forms will be available at the schools in mid-december at which time a schedule will be announced. Call the Recreation Department for upcoming events. We have something for everyone! (906) 786-4141 or e-mail: kpeterson@escanaba.org
SENIOR PROGRAMS The Senior Center is open 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday under the direction of the Community Action Agency. Recreational and social activities include meals on wheels, exercise classes, pool, shuffle board, card playing, bingo, Wii bowling and golf, arts, crafts, informative lectures and social clubs. Call the Senior Center for additional information at (906) 786-8850. SENIOR CITIZEN LINE DANCING Line dancing is held Monday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Beginner line dancing on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. There is no cost to participate, donations are accepted. Call the Senior Center for additional information at (906) 786-8850. SENIOR GAMES, BINGO AND CARD PLAYING Bingo is held every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Play bridge on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Pinochle Fridays at 10:00 a.m. LAPTOP HOMEWORK CENTER Must have a current Civic Center Student Membership, which is free to students, and a signed internet parental consent form completed. ROOM RENTAL FOR PARTIES, SHOWERS OR MEETINGS The Catherine Bonifas Civic Center has four rooms, kitchen and gym available for rent on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Rates are reasonable and offer a variety of furnishings. Ideal for baby and wedding showers, birthday parties, recreation, social, government or club activities. To inquire, please e-mail recreation@escanaba.org, stop by in person at the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center or call (906) 786-4141 for more information.