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Oxford Township Parks & Recreation

HAPPY HOLIDAYS


Happy Holidays from Oxford Township Parks & Recreation! The parks & recreation office and senior center will be CLOSED December 23- January 1, 2020. To register for a program visit www.oxparkrec.org. The office and senior center will open on Thursday, January 2.

Do you have a Christmas Tree to dispose of? Drop off your Christmas Tree at Seymour Lake Township Park. The drop off location is by the tennis court parking lot. Look for the posted sign.

Happy Holidays

BLOOD DRIVE


Blood Drive

American Red Cross

Give Blood. Help save lives.

Join us for the Blood drive at Oxford Township Parks & Recreation on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 1:00pm-7:00pm. Call Dawn at (248) 628-1720 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code oxfordrec for an appointment.

ALMOST AN ADULT


Teenagers

ALMOST AN ADULT......

This is an 8 week course, 90 minute sessions (lecture, interactive hands-on exercises, Q&A) to cover basic life skills related to jobs, banking, etc. taught by local area subject experts focused on high school aged kids (13-18) as they mature into “Almost An Adult.”

 

Topics covered include:
W1- Job application & basic interview skills
W2- New hire paperwork (W4, direct deposit, etc.)
W3- Pay stubs & Opening a Savings account
W4- Budgeting
W5- Loan basics
W6- Credit basics
W7- Investing basics
W8- Taxes – How & what to fill out

This course is not meant to make an expert on any or all of these topics of the students but to give them a basic introduction to them and access to local subject experts.

When:  Tuesdays, February 18th - April 14th

Time:    6:30pm - 8:00pm

Cost:    $90 (Oxford Residents Subtract $10)             

KNIT, CROCHET & MORE


KNit

Work on your favorite craft and share your ideas while getting to know your Oxford Community Neighbors.  Gather at our new Oxford Senior Center on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month starting in January 2020.

Drop in on the:

2nd Thursday from 12:00 - 2:00 pm

4th Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm

YOUTH ATHLETICS


Pee Wee

Wildcat Girls Basketball Clinic

Join the Oxford High School girl's basketball coach, Rachel Bryer, her coaching staff and players for this exciting program. Participants will have an opportunity to improve their fundamental basketball skills through drills in this three day clinic. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Clinic held at Oxford High School West Gym on the Sunday, January 12th, 19th, & 26th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Cost is $60 (Oxford residents subtract $10).

Wildcat Girls Volleyball Camp

Volleyball camp for girls grades 2-6. Over the course of six weeks, girls will learn the basics of volleyball in a safe and recreational setting. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and the benefits of playing the sport of volleyball. Participants will be able to play games as well as partake in fun skill competitions. This program will be a blast for your child. Each camper will receive a program t-shirt. Camp held at Oxford Elementary School on Mondays, Jan. 6th - Feb. 24th. Cost is $60 (Oxford residents subtract $10).

Winter Youth Golf Clinic

The professionals from TGA Premier Junior Golf will teach the swing fundamentals, putting, rules, etiquette and life values in a safe, nurturing environment. All equipment is provided. Classes held at Clear Lake on Tuesdays starting January 14th @ 4:10pm-5:10pm and Daniel Axford on Wednesdays starting January 15th @ 4:00pm-5:00pm and Leonard Elementary January 16th @ 4:10pm-5:10pm. Cost is $119 (Oxford residents subtract $10).

DADDY DAUGHTER & MOTHER SON DANCES


daddy/daughter

 

You and your special date are cordially invited to enjoy a night out of dancing, music, refreshments and a complementary photo to capture this special evening. This year's dance will be a formal theme. Guests may wish to wear a dress and their special date a jacket and tie.

Our Daddy Daughter & Mother Son Dances will be held at Devil's Ridge Golf Course- 3700 Metamora Road, Oxford. Cost per person is $12 (Oxford residents subtract $2). Pictures start at 6:30pm & Dance 7:00pm-8:30pm. Open to participants in Grades K-6 & Guest.

Event dates for Daddy Daughter Dances are Friday, February 7th & Saturday, February  8th and Friday, February 28th.

Mother Son Dance is Saturday, February 29th

Pre-registration is required. Registration not available on site.

Don't wait, OTPR dances sell out quickly!

 

EASTER BUNNY BONANZA & FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT


easter

Join the Oxford Township Parks & Recreation staff in welcoming the Easter Bunny with an egg hunt and a ping-pong ball drop. The event will begin with a Easter Egg Hunt followed by the Ping-Pong Ball Drop. The bunny chopper will fly over and shower the kids with thousands of white ping-pong balls. Each child will receive a special gift! Event to be held at Seymour Lake Township Park on Saturday, April 11th at 1:00pm sharp for children ages 2-9. Cost is $10 (Oxford residents subtract $2).

Pre-registration required, event sells out fast. Tickets NOT available on site.

An Egg Hunt with a twist- you'll need your flashlights to hunt in the dark! Don't forget to check your batteries and bring a basket to collect your eggs. Turn eggs in for prizes-find the special egg to win the grand prize! Event to be held at Powell Lake Township Park on Thursday, April 9th at 8:30pm sharp for teens ages 10-17. Cost is $10 (Oxford residents subtract $2).

Pre-registration required. Tickets NOT available on site.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Administrative Office & Senior Center will be CLOSED December 23- January 1, 2020

Walking Club at Oxford Middle School January 6- March 27 5:00pm- 9:00pm

Girls Volleyball Camp starts Monday, January 6th @ Oxford Elementary School

American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, January 9th 1:00pm-7:00pm @ Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Community Room

Knit, Crochet in More Thursday, January 9 12:00- 2:00pm

Girls Basketball Clinic on Sunday, January 12th @ Oxford High School

Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 7:00pm January 13th @ Township Hall

Youth Golf Clinic starting Tuesday, January 14th @ Clear Lake, Wednesday, January 15th @ Daniel Axford & Thursday, January 16th @ Leonard Elementary

Travel Show Tuesday, January 28 @ 11:00am

Daddy Daughter Dance Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th @ Devil's Ridge Golf Club

Daddy Daughter Dance Friday, February 28th @ Devil's Ridge Golf Club

Mother Son Dance Saturday, February 29th @ Devil's Ridge Golf Club