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Oxford Township Parks & Recreation

Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Senior Programs


MPARKS GRAND EXPERIENCE


Grand Hotel

Oxford Township Parks & Recreation is offering a unique opportunity to travel to Mackinac Island in grand style! The “Grand Experience” trip is an all-inclusive, discount package for travelers ages 50+, complete with exciting events, accommodations at luxurious Grand Hotel, four-course meals, carriage tours, beer and wine receptions, shopping discounts and more!

The Grand Experience trip will take place on October 25- 28, 2021. Space is limited to 14 participants. Bus transportation is provided by Bianco Tours & Transportation. Bianco Tours current Covid-19 Commitment information is available on their site. All accommodations, transportation, events and meals are included in the trip cost.

Events and programs include bocci contest, cooking demonstration, chipping and putting contest, carriage tour, history lectures and more! In addition, all Grand Experience travelers enjoy discounted golf at Grand Hotel’s Jewel Golf Course.

To learn more or register today, contact Dawn Medici at (248) 628-1720 x 101 or email at dawnmedici@oxparkrec.org. Additional information- "Grand Experience" flyer.


DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS & STRINGS AND THE GREAT LAKE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL


Free concerts with the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings and  Great Lake Chamber Music Festival invite you to join them for about an hour in length with an interactive Q&A with the performers.  You just need to register. Here are the upcoming concerts.

February 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Internationally recognized piano duo Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung return to the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival for an evening of piano four-hands, including works by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Brahms. This complimentary virtual concert includes about 40 minutes of music followed by live Q&A with the artists. Visit greatlakeschambermusic.org for more information and register at: https://forms.gle/3UWptZtbt3F3gFLZ6

March 5 at 7 p.m.

World-renowned saxophonist Tim McAllister and pianist Liz Ames perform at Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings’ next Virtual Nightnotes. The evening includes two world premieres from Detroit-native Chad “Sir Wick” Hughes and pianist Karalyn Shubring. The 30-minute concert will be followed by a live Q&A with the artists. Visit detroitchamberwinds.org for more information. Complimentary registration is available at: https://forms.gle/a84skRHaE1KUgwqAA

Previous virtual performances are still available for viewing on YouTube, including the recent video premiere of Sila: The Breath of the World, a contemporary outdoor piece performed by 32 musicians at Cranbrook. Visit the Festival’s channel at http://bit.ly/3hLCNgN and DCWS’ at http://bit.ly/3rvrChN.


OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION FRIENDS WITH PEN


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Oxford Township Parks and Recreation is partnering with Oakland County Parks to launch Friends with Pens. I am excited to invite you to join in on this new, Pen Pal Program, Friends with Pens. This is a program that Oakland County Parks created and gives you an opportunity to share stories, learn new facts, build relationships, and bridge the gap of isolation that so many individuals struggle with today.

Oakland County Parks identified some of their quality, willing volunteers who will communicate back and forth with their Pen Pal participants monthly. They would like to pair their volunteers with senior residents from Oxford.

You will be provided specialized postcards for your Pen Pal to write back and forth. These postcards will be postmarked, so you will not have to provide postage. A second option of Pen Pal communication is through email, if Pen Pals do not wish to write via postal mail. You will be matched to a Pen Pal, an OCP volunteer according to common interests and choice of communication.

Click here for the Friends with Pens Participant flier. To complete the participant survey use this link https://ocparks.survey.fm/friends-with-pens-participant-interest-form. Once all interest forms are submitted, participants and volunteers will be matched. The Friends with Pens kick off would begin sometime in February.

Check out Senior Break Friends with Pens interview with Kelley Moss, Oakland County Parks.


OAKLAND COUNTY VETERANS GRANT


Oakland County Veterans May Be Eligible For $2,500 Through COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program

Waterford, Michigan – Oakland County veterans, service members and eligible dependents impacted by the pandemic and needing financial help can apply for up to $2,500 in assistance through the Veterans COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program.

A total of $182,000 is available through the grant provided by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. There is a cap of $2,500 per person, including food assistance, which has a $150 limit. The grants can be used for eligible food, utility, property taxes and personal care expenses. Applications can be made at www.oakgov.com/covid/grants.

“There are more than 60,000 veterans in Oakland County and many of them are struggling to make ends meet,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “Some veterans have lost jobs or income, while others may be faced with higher food bills and other increased expenses. These grants are designed to help those who sacrificed for our country in the past get some much-needed help today.”

Applicants must be an Oakland County resident and honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, reserves or women’s auxiliaries. Eligibility documentation is required.

Those without access to the internet should contact the Oakland County Veterans’ Services Division in Pontiac at 248-858-0785 for assistance.

“We expect strong interest in this new program,” said Garth Wootten, division manager. “The need is there, for the day-to-day living expenses for our veterans have not gone away during the pandemic. We hope these grants make life easier for them as they live through these challenging times.”

Oakland County has used $219 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding in support of its pandemic response, including more than $145 million in grants to help stabilize and support small businesses, residents, and communities in every part of the county. The grants were awarded to more than 15,000 local businesses, which employ 65,000 people; 22 local chambers of commerce; 57 cities, villages, and townships, 278 non-profit and 31 veterans services organizations; 28 local school districts as well as retailers, restaurants and community centers.


MICHIGAN FRESH SERIES


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Learn more about root vegetables on Saturdays

Check out the Oakland County Farmers Market’s Facebook page for the next virtual installment of the 2021 Discover Michigan Fresh series at 10 a.m. Saturdays.

Robin Danto, extension educator with Oakland County MSU Extension, will present interesting ways to use root vegetables to create fabulous meals.

The Discover Michigan Fresh series will continue through March 20. The Oakland County Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays.


MICHIGAN PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION


Pickleball

The Michigan Pickleball Association (MPA) is proud to be the central point of communications for all things pickleball in our great state. We hope you join us in our quest to build and grow Michigan Pickleball. Contact mpa@mipickleball.com for pricing for Sponsor Level, Pro Level or Business/Group/Club Level membership.

Click here to join MPA as an individual member for $15.00 annually.


INTERESTED IN TRAVEL IN 2021?


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:

April 7- Holy Toledo

April 20- Firekeepers Casino

April 28- Meadowbrook Little Shop of Horrors

May 5- Holland Tulip Festival

June 2- Meadowbrook Fancy

Extended Travel Schedule:

May 16- 23- Pacific Northwest & California

May 20- June 1- Treasures of Europe

May 25- 26- Cruisin' Kentucky Gangster Style

July 12- 13- Thunder Bay Resort

August 13- 24- Croatia & It's Islands

August 28- September 8- National Parks of America

October 7- 21- Sicily and Its Isles

October 25- 28 Mackinaw Grand Experience

November 7- 8 Kewadin Casino