Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Senior Programs
 Fireside Chat- Addison Oaks History
Join us on Zoom as Oakland County Parks and Recreation Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo will discuss the history of Addison Oaks County Park during Fireside Chat – Dashing Through the Past at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14.
This park dates back more than 100 years and includes the fascinating history of the Buhl Estate, a distinctive English Tudor-style manor home surrounded by a formal flower garden. Learn more about the Buhl family, their property and their legacy during this free virtual event.
This program is limited to 300 participants on Zoom. The chat will be moderated by Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff. Those interested can click on the Zoom link in the Fireside Chat flyer to join the fun.
Join Gerry Bouchard as he offers a Introductory Course on Wood Carving. This is a 3 part series. Part 1 is 4 Zoom meetings. Each Zoom class is 30 minute of instruction and 1 hour carving time.
Part 1 of this Introductory Course Includes:
- The History of Wood Carving
- The Different Types of Carvings
- The Different Types of Wood
- Overview of Various Wood Carving Tools
- 4 Zoom Meetings
- Wood Blank to Carve
Just in time for winter! Carving a 7" high snowman with top hat, scarf, and bag with presents.
- When: Mondays, January 11- February 1
- Time: 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm
- Cost: $60.00 (Oxford Resident subtract $5)
- Register: oxparkrec.org or by calling (248) 628-1720
Additional Required Materials:
$22.00 Amazon book or $10.00 Kindle version- The Complete Book of Wood Carving by Everett Ellenwood. Book will be used in all 3 part series.
$20.00 Carving Knife (Flexcut detail knife preferred).
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Interested in day or extended travel in 2021? Check out these scheduled tours. If interested contact the Oxford Township Parks & Recreation to put your name on an interest list. Upon confirmation of the tour, OTPR will notify you and request payment. Click on the tour to see additional information.
Day Travel Schedule:
March 24- Meadowbrook Mary Jane
March 26- DSO Broadway Now and Then
April 7- Holy Toledo
April 20- Firekeepers Casino
April 28- Meadowbrook Little Shop of Horrors
May 5- Holland Tulip Festival
June 2- Meadowbrook Fancy
June 11- DSO Soul Men
Extended Travel Schedule:
April 25- 30- Spotlight on Santa Fe
May 16- 23- Pacific Northwest & California
May 20- June 1- Treasures of Europe
May 25- 26- Cruisin' Kentucky Gangster Style
August 13- 24- Croatia & It's Islands
August 28- September 8- National Parks of America
October 7- 21- Sicily and Its Isles
October 24- 27 Mackinaw Grand Experience
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