Youth Stuff

Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Shelter #1 in the northwest section (Church Street and Northfield) of Shepherd Park on Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. It's designed for children ages 1-8, accompanied by at least one parent (all parents and grandparents are welcome). Children will receive a goody bag and a chance to visit with the bunny. Concession stands will be available. Families provide their own flashlight, camera, and Easter basket. The fess is $6 per child. Advance registration is required. Additional information about these programs can be obtained by calling the Department of Recreation at 248-691-7555.

Winter, spring break camps set The Recreation Department has scheduled day camps for children ages 5-12 over both the winter and spring week-long vacations from school. Both the winter break camp, Feb. 15-19, and the spring version, April 5-9, will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. Activities will include games, arts and crafts, a day-long field trip "and much more." Fees for each are $85. Morning (7:30-9 a.m.) and afternoon (4-6 p.m.) latchkey are offered at additional costs: $20 for mornings, $25 for afternoons. Further details, including information about registration, is available by calling 248-691-7555.

Summer Job Information Applications for summer employment are now being accepted by the Recreation Department. Interested individuals have until March 5 to present themselves as candidates for the following positions: lifeguard, locker room attendant, Day camp counselor, and scorekeeper. Minimum ages 15 for employment at the City Pool and 18 to work as a camp counselor. Forms are available at the Community Center and on-line at www.oak-park.mi.us.

Senior Center News

Evening card party: This is another regular first-Friday program. Participants can choose their personal favorite game (bid whist, hearts, etc.) and some light refreshments. The next two dates are Feb. 5 and March 5. The parties run from 6 to 9 p.m.

Drop-in games: These now are offered during each week, on the following schedule – Pickleball, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; Mahjong, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays; Bid-whist, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays; ping-pong and pool, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Day Trips: Soweto Gospel Choir at Orchestra Hall, March1, 6-9:30 p.m.. "An energetic performance in the African gospel tradition with this inspirational choir!" Cost is $41.
"Ragtime" at the Power Center, Ann Arbor, April 15, 6-10:30 p.m. "Set in 1906, the presentation's theme is three diverse groups in New York City experience changes in American society. The cost is $32.

Extended trips: Reservations are being taken now at the Senior Center.
The Belterra Casino Resort and Spa, a premier gaming and entertainment resort with 4-star lodging, March 29-31. Cost is $269, based on double occupancy.
Mackinac Island "at lilac time", June 11 and 12. Participants will stay at the Lake View Hotel. The cost is $339, based on double occupancy.
Further information about all of these activities, events and trips can be obtained in-person at the Senior Center or by calling 248-691-7577.

For further information regarding these and all other Senior Center programs, call 248-691-7575.