Troy Recreation Department | www.troymi.gov/Recreation
October 2015  

Fall Harvest Food Drive through November 16 at Troy Community Center

Look for drop boxes to donate canned and non-perishable food items for Gleaners Food Bank.  On November 11, donate 2 or more food items and receive a buy one guest pass, get one guest pass free rate.  Valid for residents and non-residents.

Family Night Out Events at the Community Center

Join us for swimming, inflatable castle, and open gym on the 2nd (themed) and 4th Saturday of the month from 5-7:45pm.  Fees are $2.50/resident and $3.50/non-resident.  Event is FREE for Community Center Unlimited Pass Holders.  Upcoming dates are October 24, November 14 (Thanksgiving Theme), and November 28.

Youth Basketball – Winter League (2016)

Basketball leagues for boys and girls (separate divisions) in grades K-12 will start in January and run until March. Registration deadline is November 20. Sign up today to make sure your child is on the school/neighborhood team. Online registration link https://onlinereg.troymi.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html

Babysitting CPR Classes (Ages 9 and up)

Learn skills involved in caring for infants, toddlers and young children. CPR and some basic first aid techniques are included in the course. Students will participate in the “Friends and Family CPR Program
141057A               Saturday, October 24, 9am to 3:30pm
141057B               Saturday, December 5, 9am to 3:30pm  
Register at the Community Center or online by clicking here. 

Pumpkin Party: Saturday, October 24th from 5-8pm

Pack your pumpkin pal and watch it float! Bring your pumpkin, bathing suit and towel for a family night out! Enjoy decorating your pumpkin, doing crafts, and watch it float! All family members need to register to participate! Featured Guest Dan the Creature man will amaze you with all his creepy critters! Troy Community Center 143721C Res $5 / Non-Residents $6 Register by clicking here or visit the Troy Community Center.

November 15: Dog Holiday Photo Shoot, Community Center, 10am-4pm.

Bring your pup and take your holiday photos with the photographer Rachel from Dog’s Way Training Club. Participants will receive a 4x6 photo and Holiday frame. Dogs of all sizes welcome. Fee: $15/Res, $20/NR. All proceeds will go to Troy’s Dog Park fund.

November 21: Get Active Expo, Community Center, 10am-1pm

Looking to get your family active before winter? Explore the fabulous opportunities available in your community. Join us for free fitness demonstrations, activities, bounce castle, swimming (free 11:30am-1:30pm) and meet some of our partners in youth sports organizations.

November 27: Black Friday Aqua Camp, Community Center, 9am-4pm

Looking for somewhere for the kids to go and have fun while you shop on Black Friday? This one day camp is for your child. This day camp will include moonwalk, gym, a craft, pizza lunch, and pool time. Registration required, call for prices. Before and after care is also available.

Future Star Soccer (for grades K-3)

Join us this fall as we kickoff our indoor soccer league. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join the Future Star Soccer League at the Troy Community Center. This league will emphasize the development of skill, not the final score of the game. Practice and games all on Sundays.  This program begins on Sunday, November 1st. 

Coach Dave Classes

Start your kids off on the right foot with Coach Dave!  We have great intro classes to Sports and Games for kids ages 2 ½ - 10.  The 2nd fall session starts the week of October 19th on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  Take a look at the Troy Today on page 46.

Knitting Classes

Instructor Naomi Frenkel has a teaching degree from MSU and is an avid lifelong knitter and experienced knitting teacher.  Adults of all ages may attend.
Beginning Knitting:  Will be offered again in January
Intermediate:  You know how to knit and purl and have made simple items.  Now you want to move your skills up a notch. Make a vest or sweater that fits in this class.  Bring a pattern, yarn and needles for a project you choose to the first class.
Double Knitting:  Learn to knit both sides of a garment at one time while using two different colors - one side the mirror image of the other.  Also learn to use the appropriate long tail cast on, a complimentary edge stitch and an appropriate bind off. Bring two colors of contrasting worsted weight yarn, a #3 circular needle, scissors, and a tapestry needle.  Must know how to knit and purl.  
Weeks:  4      Fee:  $45; NR $55
Act.               Class                         Day       Time            Dates      
125934E       Double Knitting           Tue       1-3 pm         Nov 3-Dec 1*
125934F        Intermediate               Wed      1-3 pm        Nov 4-Dec 2*  

Chair Yoga with Janeen

An effortless arrangement of gentle stretches, breathing exercises and meditations using a chair for assistance.  Stretch out and reenergize, while  building strength and endurance. No need to visit the floor! Drop in fee: $7.50 per class ($8.50 NR) Weeks: 7
Act. #         Day     Time                  Date                      Fee     NR
148984B    Tue      11-11:45 am      Nov 3-Dec 15        $45     $55

Free Windows 10 Seminar on October 28

Takes place from 1-3 pm in Room 303 at the Troy Community Center.

Windows 10 will be released on July 29, 2015. It is a free upgrade for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 users until July 29, 2016. Bob Treharne will be evaluating Windows 10 between now and October 28 to make recommendations on whether or not to upgrade to it. Some issues to be discussed are:

• How different is Windows 10 from prior versions of Windows?
• What new features are available?
• What are the Pros and Cons of moving to Windows 10?
• How easy or hard is it to upgrade?

Reservations are recommended. Use the Activity #135987A  to reserve your place.

Call 248-524-3484 or register online at www.troymi.gov/RecreationRegistration