Livonia Parks and Recreation News

get ready to REGISTER FOR WINTER II CLASSES

The second session of winter classes registration is starting soon, specifically the week of Feb. 5! The registration dates for members are Monday, residents are Tuesday, and non-residents are Thursday. Mark your calendars for all the possibilities of fitness, aquatics, and youth and adult programs. Register here.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES AT GREENMEAD

Learn a little something this spring with our History Lecture Series Jan. 30-May. 6 at Greenmead Historical Park. All Winter/Spring sessions are free drop-in programs that take place at 2 p.m. except for Monday, May. 6

Mon, Feb. 12 "Frances Harper Inn"
Presented by Karren Yurgalite
The Frances Harper Inn was the first rooming house for Black women in Detroit. The inn opened in 1915 and was operated by the Christian Industrial Club. Come learn more about the significance of this place in Detroit and its recent placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

Next up in the series is Monday, March 25 "Desegregating Boblo Boats: The Story of Sarah E. Ray", Tuesday, April 16 "Famous Firsts: The History of the Packard Providing Grounds", and Monday, May 6 - "Prohibition's Proving Ground."

100 days to health kickoff event

The Healthy Livonia 100 Days to Health is back in less than one month! Registration is open for the 100-day event. There will be two educational seminars and a lot of free giveaways at the Feb. 25 kickoff event!

The event provides daily classes that participants (even non-members) can take along their 100-day health journey, concluding with the June 3 closing event.
This is a great chance to work on your health and get a taste of the Kirksey Recreation Center if you’re considering a full membership. The 100 Days to Health is open to all ages and fitness levels. All the details are available here at the bottom of the page.

get ready to REGISTER FOR WINTER II CLASSES

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES AT GREENMEAD

100 days to health kickoff event

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