Troy Recreation Department | www.troymi.gov/Recreation              
February 2016 

Finding Our Focus Recreation Meetings: Thursday, March 3 from 10:30am-1pm (Room 402) and Tuesday, March 29 from 5-7:30pm (Room 502)

Here at the Recreation Department of the City of Troy, our goal is to continue providing you the opportunity to have fun memories, learn new skills, get in shape and enjoy great experiences. But we are now looking to you to help us develop new experiences, and tell us about your interests. So here’s your chance to meet with us. Talk to us about sports, hobbies, events, program choices and communication methods you’d like us to incorporate in the near future. 

Troy Family Aquatic Center passes available for purchase starting March 1 at the Troy Community Center.

Time to buy your pass and start booking groups, birthday parties, and your shade rentals at the Aquatic Center! Call 248.524.3484 to get information.

Rainbow Preschool Open House on March 1, Community Center, 5-7pm.

Meet our staff, tour the rooms and ask questions. Everyone is welcome! FREE!

Mommy & Me on March 5: Join us for Tea, Community Center, 10-11:30am.

Dust off your favorite tea cups and bring a woman that is dear to you. Whether that is a Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, or friend, it will all be fun in the end! We will provide child friendly teas and light snacks including cucumber sandwiches, fruit, and bagels. $16/Res, $21/NR. Ages 3-6.

3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament (March 18-20, 2016) Grades 3 - 12

Sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods and the Troy Recreation Department. Games will be played at the Troy Community Center starting on Friday night. For more information please contact the Troy Recreation Department.

Easter Egg Hunt on March 19, Community Center, 5-8:30 pm.

Grab your basket and hop over to this egg hunt, kids can hunt for treat-filled plastic eggs on the gymnasium floor. After the hunt, the gym will feature a moon bounce and games. Swim in the indoor pool and find the gold eggs for prizes. Bring your phone to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. There will be three classes of egg hunters: Sunny Bunnies kids up to age 3: 6 pm, $5; Cotton Tails kids ages 4-7: 6:30 pm, $8; Hip Hoppers ages 8-12: 7 pm, $8.

Aqua Camp on March 25 and April 4-8, Community Center, 9am-4pm.

Looking for somewhere for the kids to go and have fun during spring break? This camp is perfect for your child ages 5–12 and will include moonwalk, gym, a craft, pizza lunch, and pool time. Registration required. Before and after care is available.  Information can be found in the Spring Troy Today on page 34.

March Madness Mosaic Class: Monday, March 7, 6:30-9pm at the Troy Community Center Room 401

Since ancient times, artists have used small, colored pieces of glass, stone, tile and more to create beautiful mosaic masterpieces.  Follow in their footsteps and fashion your own "March Madness" mosaic.  Design will be a map of Michigan or a heart in the school colors of your choice.  Specify school when you register.  The fee includes all supplies.  Class is for men and women - no experience necessary.  Instructor:  Mary Gilhuly, Art Director/Co-Founder of Song & Spirit Institute for Peace.  A sample of the project is on display at the Troy Community Center front desk.  Pre-registration is required. Use Activity #135902D.  Fees are $36/Res, $41/NR.

2016 Spring Senior Expo: Tuesday, March 15, 10am - 2pm at the Troy Community Center, Free Admission

This year’s  expo  will  feature 75 vendors in the health, housing and financial services areas who will offer you information  about their products and services. Many of the vendors will be holding raffles at their tables.   Free coffee and water will be available all day. Stop by the senior lunchroom and register for the senior lunch that will be served from 11:45 am - 12:30 pm for a $3.50 suggested donation ($6 fee if under age 60). This annual event is attended by 300-500 visitors, providing one stop shopping for information on financial issues, housing, home care and much more.

Shall We Dance Drop-In Ballroom Dances: 2nd Thursday of Every Month!!! Mar 10...(Apr - see below)

Takes place from 7-9:30 pm at the Troy Community Center Room 304/305. Fee:  $6 Res;  $7 NR;  HS Students $3    Pay at door .

Brought to you by James Savage, the Friends of Troy Seniors, American House Troy, Senior Meals on Wheels and the Troy Recreation Department. Reservations are not required. Light refreshments, coffee and soft drinks served. Basic dance step lessons will be provided. Music provided by Jim Laurie.  For more information, contact Elaine Torvinen  at 248.524.3484.

Anyone Can Paint

Join award-winning artist and television host Steve Wood as he shares his painting tips and techniques that will have you painting like an artist in one class.  He demonstrates and paints right along with the class.  An 11 x 14 painting will be completed by the end of the session. Paint, brushes, canvas boards and all other supplies are included in the fee.  Fee:  $24;  NR $29
Act #            Date                       Time             Subject      
145933J       Thu, Mar 10            6-8 pm          Aloha!

Community Center Birthday Parties

The Troy Community Center offers many birthday party packages.  We offer Splash Bash, Fairy Party, Critter Party, Tike Time, Sports Mania, and Bricks for Kids as options. Call Ali Miller for more information at 248.524.1546.

Rent our Banquet Rooms for Your Event!

The Troy Banquet Center is the perfect setting for any type of event including weddings, showers, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, business meetings, and team parties.  Need food or alcohol for your event?  Kosch Catering our preferred catering company can help you out.  Call James Haggarty at 248.524.1835 for more information.

Family Nights at the Community Center

Family Nights take place on the second and fourth Saturday of the month until May.  The second week is a themed event. They take place from 5-7:45pm. Fees are $2.50/res, $3.50/NR.  These events are FREE for Community Center annual/ongoing Pass holders. These include swimming, basketball, and inflatable castle.  Upcoming dates are March 12 (St. Patrick's Theme), and March 26.  There will be a special family night on April 2 from 5-8:30pm.  Fees are regular family night rates.  Pizza and Pop will be available for purchase from 5-7pm at this event.