Delta 39'ers & Aquatics ~ 4538 Elizabeth Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 ~ 517-484-5600

Discovering Delta: Quarterly News For Ages 50+

Spring 2024

 Spring Class Registration


Begins on Tuesday, March 12, at 8:00 am


Register at any time before the deadline for trips. Trips have

limited seating register early.

Online Registration

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39'ers & Aquatics Closed For The Holiday


Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day


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39'ers Activities Cancelled For The Election


All Activities Cancelled after 2:30 pm on Monday, May 6

and

All Day on Tuesday, May 7


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Discovering Delta: Things For You

Tai Chi


Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi

Provides a gentle and beautiful stretch routine which promotes flexibility and is deeply relaxing. In this easy and beginning class you will learn the movements.


Th, 4/4 - 5/23

9:30 - 10:30 am

$48 (8 classes)


Enrichment Center

Room 303


Tai Chi Beginning

Putting the movements you've learned in the Qigong Shibashi into flowing rhythmic patterns.


Th, 4/4 - 5/23

10:40 am - 11:40 pm

$48 (8 classes)


Enrichment Center

Room 303

Learn To Crochet

- All Levels Welcome


Basics to Advanced, from just getting started, to learning techniques, and troubleshooting current/new projects.


F: 4/5 - 5/24

10:15 am - 12:15 pm

$20/5 Classes

  

Enrichment Center

Room 302

Learn To Knit

- All Levels Welcome


Basics to Advanced, from just getting started, to learning techniques, and troubleshooting current/new projects.


F: 4/5 - 5/24

10:15 am - 12:15 pm

$20/5 Classes


Enrichment Center

Room 302

Genealogy


Getting started, the resources, and how to preserve your information.


Tu: 4/2 - 6/11 (no class 4/16, 4/23, & 5/7)

1 - 3 pm

$32 (8 classes)


Tu: 4/2 - 6/11 (no class 4/16, 4/23, & 5/7)

6 - 8 pm

$32 (8 classes)


Enrichment Center

Room 302 

Senior Barre Fitness


 A full-body workout combining ballet-based movements, weight conditioning, core focused exercise, and

stretching by emphasizing precision, and form. You will develop a leaner, more toned body, and a calmer relaxed mind.


Wear soft-soled shoes. Bring a Pilates ring to class.


M/W: 4/8 - 5/22

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

$56 (14 classes)


Community Center Upper Level

Jazzercise For Seniors


All Levels


A fun low impact class to build balance and flexibility, tone your whole body, and charge up your metabolism with pulse-pounding beats.


Tu/Th, ongoing,

11 - 11:45 am

$28 (8 classes/paid monthly) or

$5 drop-in fee

register & pay in class


Community Center Upper Level

Total Stretch Gentle Yoga



Gentle yoga practice which includes stretching and strengthening yoga postures.


Yoga reduces stress, improves circulation, increases flexibility, and improves balance.


Tu, W, & Th, 10-11 am

$2 drop-in fee per class


Enrichment Center

Room 303


The Pool is located at Waverly East Intermediate School (3131 West Michigan Avenue).

Classes and program times may change without notice. Call the Pool Information Line at 517-484-9322 for up-to-date information. No street shoes are allowed on the pool deck.


The warm water pool is great for lap/open swim, swim lessons, and especially the

water aerobics classes.


Evening Water Aerobics is Back!

Two Water Exercise classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings:

Deep Water Aerobics at 4:30 pm and Splash Aerobics at 5:30 pm


Adult Water Exercise


Water aerobics classes with low-, moderate, and high-intensity are available.


Adult Water Exercise Ages 18+

The exercise classes 45 minutes long, ongoing, and can be joined at any time. Participants do not need to be swimmers to participate.

Your first visit to one water exercise class (of your choice) is free!

$55 for 10 visits with punch card: age 54 and under

$50 for 10 visits with punch card: age 55 and over

$7 per person drop-in fee (exact change)



Adult Lap Swim/Adult Open Swim/Family Swim


$35 for 10 visits with punch card

$4 per person, per visit drop-in fee (exact change)


You may purchase punch cards:

1 - At the Delta 39'ers & Aquatics Office

located inside the Delta Enrichment Center (4538 Elizabeth Road).

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am - 3 pm

Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards are accepted.


2 - On The Pool Deck

With a check (made payable to: Delta Township) or cash (exact change).

Debit/credit cards are not accepted on the pool deck.


3 - Over The Phone

With Delta 39'ers & Aquatics Office at 517-484-5600.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am - 3 pm

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Phone orders will be delivered to the pool twice a week.


Refunds will not be issued for lost, new, or partially used punch cards.



Swim Lessons


Check the website for swim lesson information later this year.



Spring Pool Schedule

Alzheimer & Dementia Co-Ed Caregiver's Support Group

 

Join Chris for this support group.

 

Support groups are an important 

resource for caregivers, they provide a judgement free place to share your fears and frustrations and talk with those going through similar challenges.

 

This group offers support, education, problem solving, and guest speakers.

 

Anyone is welcome

 

No registration is required

 

1st W

10:30 am – 12 pm

Free

 

Enrichment Center

Room 302

Alzheimer Male Caregiver's Support Group


Support groups are an important 

resource for caregivers, they provide a judgement free place to share your fears and frustrations and talk with those going through similar challenges.

 

This group offers support, education, problem solving, and guest speakers.

 

Anyone is welcome

 

No registration is required 

 

3rd W

10 am – 12 pm

Free

 

Enrichment Center

Room 302

Pacer's Walking Club


Walk Daily Year-Round.


Sign up by writing your name in the communal logbook located in the Food Court area, start walking, and log your laps.


For the next month, you will see your name printed so you can continue to track your laps.


Quarterly newsletters that include leaderboards as well as information on activities and events.


 Mall hours: M-Th, 11 am-7 pm, F-Sa, 11 am-8 pm, Su, 12-6 pm

Free

Lansing Mall 

Lunch



Come and join us for lunch.


Please call

517-484-5600 for menu and reservations. Reservations are required and must be made by noon the business day before you want to attend.


M, W, & F

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

$4 suggested donation for ages 60+

$7 charge ages 59 & under


Enrichment Center

Activity Room

Footcare


Includes:

foot bath,

toenail cutting,

minor calluses,

rough areas, and

foot massage.


Corn removal

is a medical procedure therefore this is not performed.


Tu, Call for an appointment

$30


Enrichment Center

Activity Room

Cards & Games


Drop-in

No partner needed


Bingo

M/W/F, 1 - 3 pm, $1,

(12 card max)


Bridge (Social/Contract)

M, 1 - 4 pm, $1.50


Cribbage

W, 1 - 3 pm, $1.50


Double Pinochle

1st F, 11 am - 3 pm,

3rd F, 11 am - 3 pm, $1.50


Euchre

M, 6 - 9 pm, $1.50

Th, 6 - 9 pm, $3


Mahjong

2nd F, 12 - 3 pm, $.50

4th F, 12 - 3 pm, $.50


Pinochle

Tu, 12 am - 3 pm, $1.50


Scrabble

M, 10 am - 12:30 pm, $.50

Th, 1 - 3 pm, $.50 


Enrichment Center

Room 300



Except Bingo which is in the Activity Room

Discovering Delta: Things For You & Others


Chicago - Choose Your Own Adventure (Overnight)


Includes: motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations at a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the Mag Mile with breakfast included, free time in downtown Chicago, and a stop and free time at the Navy Pier.


Not included: meals and bus driver’s tip ($2-$4 per person suggested). 


Registration deadline: 2/28


W-Th, 5/8-5/9, (5/8 depart at 7 am, 5/9 return at 7 pm)

$260 double - rate per person

$360 single

(full amount due at time of registration) 

Butterflies at Meijer Garden and Gerald R. Ford Museum


Includes: motor coach transportation, admission to butterfly exhibit, admission and self-guided tour of museum, and lunch at Johnny Brann’s Steakhouse (choice of four entrées at restaurant – no menu substitutions!).


Not included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested)

 

Registration deadline: 3/22


Th, 4/18, 9 am - 5 pm, $125

Taste of Michigan's Sunrise Side


Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch at Iva’s Famous Chicken Dinners, visits to a cheese shoppe, homemade candy store, pickle store, and a winery with wine tasting.


Not included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested)


Registration deadline: 5/24


Th, 6/20, 8:45 am - 7:15 pm, $120 

Soo Locks Boar Cruise and Lighthouse Tours (Overnight)


Includes: motor coach transportation, accommodations at Kewadin Resort & Casino - Sault Ste Marie (get $10 in free play and $10 food voucher), grab & go breakfast includes breakfast sandwich, Famous Soo Locks Boat Tour, stops in Mackinaw City and Alpena for lunch on your own, tour of 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, tour of Old Presque Isle Lighthouse, tour of New Presque Isle Lighthouse, tour of Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, family style dinner and dessert at Iva’s Famous Chicken Dinners.


Not included: lunches, one dinner, bus driver’s tip ($2-$4 per person suggested)


Registration deadline: 6/7


W-Th, 7/24-7/25 (7/24 depart at 8 am, 7/25 return at 9:30 pm),

$295 double,

$335 single

$280 triple

$275 quad, rates are per person

(full amount due at time of registration)  

Mystery Trip

 

The destinations are a Mystery, join us to see where we are going. Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch, and admission(s)/tour(s).


Not included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested)


Registration deadline: 6/24


Th, 8/1, 8 am-5:30 pm, $115  

Greenfield Village with Henry & Clara Ford Home Grounds Tour

 

Includes: motor coach transportation, admission and self-guided tour of the village, lunch, and self-guided tour of the grounds of Henry & Clara Ford’s home.


Not included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested)


Registration deadline: 8/6


Th, 9/19, 8:30 am- 5:30 pm, $120

 

Mackinac Island/Grand Hotel 4 Day/3 Night Package


This trip is for people 50 years and over. We welcome guests 21-49 years of age that share the same room.


Includes: Accommodations (rooms are luck of the draw) at the Grand Hotel (including baggage handling). Three full breakfasts, lunch on arrival day, two buffet luncheons, afternoon tea and cookies, three five-course dinners, nightly demitasse and a complimentary champagne/wine reception. Motor coach transportation to and from the Delta 39’ers, ferry transportation to/from the island and horse drawn taxi to/from hotel and ferry dock. Special activities: horse drawn carriage tour of the island, lectures, fudge bingo, movies, tournaments, contests and much more. Most activities are free however, a few require a small fee. Do as much or as little as you like.


Not Included: lunch on the way home, bus drivers’ tip, taxi drivers’ tip, and carriage tour driver’s tip ($1-2 per person suggested).


Su-W, 10/20-10/23


For questions or more information please call Delta 39’ers at 517-484-5600 

Parks Scavenger Hunt



When completed you will bring to parks office to collect a special charm.


More information will be in the Summer 2024 magazine and on the Delta Township Facebook page.

I Am Delta Virtual 5K Walk/Run


Show your Delta Pride by participating this fall in the first I am Delta Virtual 5K Walk/Run.


Watch for more information coming to the Summer 2024 Delta Magazine and on the Delta Township Facebook page.




Discovering Delta: Resources and Information


Should You be Paying City of Lansing Income Tax?


With income tax time rapidly approaching, Delta Township wants to eliminate some of the confusion residents have regarding the issue of the City of Lansing income tax. Delta Township does not have an income tax. Some Delta residents with a Lansing address may believe they owe city income tax; or, more frequently, their employer may have withheld city income tax over the year.


Many times, an employer will automatically withhold taxes when the address is Lansing. A Lansing address relates only to the United States Postal authorities for delivering mail. A Lansing address may mean that a person lives in Delta Township and therefore is not subject to city income tax. People living within the City of Lansing pay a one percent tax, no matter where they work. Delta residents that work in the City of Lansing pay one-half percent income tax.


The following businesses located in Delta Township are subject to city income tax because of a 425 Agreement with the City of Lansing:

• GM-Delta Manufacturing Complex located on Millett Highway

• Ultium Cells, LLC, 7111 Davis Highway, Charlotte, MI 48813

• Amazon Warehouse, 7009 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI 48917

• Bridgewater Interiors, LLC, 2369 S. Canal, Lansing, MI 48917

• Avancez, 2051 S. Canal, Lansing, MI 48917


Delta residents that live and work in Delta Township do not pay income tax other than if they are working at the businesses listed above.


Residents that are registered to vote in Delta Township or pay their water and sewer bill to Delta Township are Delta Township residents.


If residents discover that their employer withheld City of Lansing income taxes in error, contact the Clerk’s office and they will provide a letter to the resident informing the residents employer of their legal address within Delta Township. If you have any questions regarding whether you are a Delta Township resident, please contact the Clerk’s office and they will be happy to assist you, 517-323-8500. 

Lifeguards and

Swim Instructors


Delta Township is actively looking to hire several lifeguards and swim instructors.


If you are interested, please contact the Delta 39'ers & Aquatics office at 517-484-5600 which is located in the Delta Enrichment Center.


The Delta Enrichment Center is located at 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing 48917.


The pool is located at Waverly East Intermediate School (3131 West Michigan Avenue) use Door #14 on SE corner of school. 


Election Worker Recruitment

for 2024 Elections


Delta Township is seeking election workers for the following positions:

Electronic Pollbook Inspectors

Help Desk Inspectors

General Inspectors

Early Voting Inspectors

Early Voting Poll Inspectors

Absent Voter Counting Board Inspector

Chairs in training


All positions are paid positions.

Chairpersons are paid $20/ hour

Chairs in Training are paid $18/hour

Electronic Pollbook Inspectors are paid $15/hour

Early Voting Poll Inspectors are paid $15/hour Help Desk Inspector are paid $14/hour

General Inspectors are paid $14/hour


All required training is paid at the hourly rate applicable for the position for which you are hired.


To qualify to work in Delta Township, an individual must be a registered voter within the State of Michigan, have no felony convictions, complete an application, and attend mandatory training prior to every election.


The positions require applicants to be available for long hours on Election Day.


Anticipated election dates in 2024 are:

February 27

May 7

August 6

November 5


If interested, please contact the Delta Township Clerk’s Office at 517-323- 8500 or stop by the office to complete an application at 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI.

Burning Permits


Delta Township residents must obtain a burning permit for any open burning (bon fires, burn barrels, etc.) within the township. Burning permits may be obtained online at www.deltami.gov/burnpermit. The Delta Township Burning Ordinance is strictly enforced. 

Fire Hydrants


The fire department wants to remind all citizens to ensure that any fire hydrant on their property is easily seen by emergency responders. Please make sure that there are no plants, shrubbery or trees that are obstructing the view of the hydrant. Anything placed around the hydrant must be at least three feet away. 

Passport Drive


he Delta Township Clerk’s Office accepts passport applications, form DS-11 only, during regular office hours Monday-Friday by appointment only year around. If you are planning to travel in 2024 it is recommended that applicants apply 4 to 6 months prior to travel dates.


The Delta Township Clerk’s Office will be offering several dates with extended hours passport drives during 2023. The Delta Township Clerk’s Office will be open extended hours on the following dates for the acceptance of passport applications (Form DS-11 ONLY):


2024 Passport Drives

Wed, Mar 6 – 5-7 pm

Thu, Apr 11 – 5-7 pm

Mon, May 6 – 5-7 pm

Tue, Jun 4 – 5-7 pm

Wed, Jul 10 – 5-7 pm

Thu, Aug15 – 5-7 pm

Mon, Sep 9 – 5-7 pm

Tue, Oct 8 – 5-7 pm

Wed, Nov 13 – 5-7 pm

Thu, Dec 12 – 5-7 pm


Please visit the U.S. Department of State website for documentation requirements, fees, and applications at www.travel.state.gov.


Two payments will be required:

1 - Payable to U.S. Department of State for processing of your passport and MUST be in the form of a personal check or money order

2 - Payable to Delta Township for the acceptance fee ($35) and picture ($15 if purchased through Delta Township), can be paid by cash, check or credit/debit card.


One official passport quality photo taken within six months of application is required when submitting a passport application (form DS-11 only) and can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office. For questions or further information please call the Delta Township Clerk’s Office at 517-323- 8500.

Delta Township Recycling Center


For a complete listing of items accepted at the Delta Township Recycling Center and to obtain the monthly recycling newsletter visit www.deltami.gov


Accepted Recycling Items 


Delta Township’s Recycling Center accepts the following products or materials to be recycled: cooking oil, polystyrene foam, household batteries (please tape the circuits on lithium, 9 volt, and larger batteries), cellular phones, ink cartridges, plastics with #1-7 symbol on the bottom, metals, clear and colored glass, paper, boxboard, CFL bulbs, and phone books. Please remove all lids and caps from plastic containers prior to recycling.


Not Accepted Items 


Pop or beer box containers, containers designed to go in the freezer or refrigerator, or plastic containers that hazardous waste comes in, such as motor oil or anti-freeze, are not accepted.


Yard Waste

Yard waste is not accepted during the winter months of December through March. The yard waste bins at the recycling center are removed for the winter.


Yard Waste Recycling will be accepted starting April 17 - October 9, 2024. Fees apply


Visit the Delta Township website at www.deltami.gov/recycling for applicable fees or call the Clerk’s Office at 517-323-8500.

Recycling Center Hours

Winter Hours

November - March

Tu, 8 am - 4 pm

W, 12 - 6 pm

Sa, 8 am - 4 pm


Summer Hours

April-October

Tu, 8 am - 4 pm

W, 12 - 8 pm

Sa, 8 am - 4 pm



Closed For The Holidays

Sa, Mar 30

Sa, May 25

Sa, Aug 31

Sa, Nov 23

Tu, Dec 24

W, Dec 25


Residential Use Only - No Commercial Use

Metals Accepted Year-Round


Below is a listing of metal items accepted year-round at the Recycling Center. All items must be 80% metal or more to be accepted for recycling.


The list is not limited to the items below but this is general listing:


Appliances

Basketball Poles (no cement)

Cast Iron

Cook Stoves

Dryers

Fence Poles (no cement)

Furnaces

Gas and Charcoal Grills

Lawn Mowers

Metal Cabinets and Shelving

Metal Sinks and Metal Burning Barrels (must have open tops and be clean)

Metal Yard Ornaments

Pots and Pans

Rototillers

Scrap Metal

Sheet Metal

spreaders (fluids must be drained)

Steel and Aluminum Lawn Furniture or Swing Sets

Steel dishwashers (no all plastic dishwashers)

Steel Doors and Storm Doors with glass removed

Washers

Water Heaters

Water Softeners

Weed Whackers

Wire or Metal Fencing (bundled)



If you have a question regarding the acceptance of an item, please ask the recycling center attendant:


NO GAS OR OIL CANS ARE ACCEPTED.


Tin and aluminum cans (cleaned and flattened), as well as items mostly composed of metals will be accepted.

Electronics Recycling


Delta Township offers events for electronics and freon recycling. A fee of $.50 per pound will be charged for electronics and a fee of $20 each will be charged for freon containing items.


Examples of electronics include

answering machines

Cell Phones

Copiers

CRT Monitors

CRT Televisions

Laptops

LCD Screens

Microwaves

Monitor/Televisions

PCs

Plasma/LED/Flat Screens

Printers

Projections

Remote Controlled Items

Scanners

Servers


A new collaboration with the Eaton County Resource Recovery will allow for monthly events.


Collection of these items will take place between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the following dates:

January 13

February 17

March 16

April 20

May 18

June 15

July 13

August 10

September 14

October 26

November 16

December 14


A fee of $30 will be charged for the

recycling of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.


For questions or more information, please call the Clerk’s Office at 323-8500.

2024 Free Yard Waste Day


Thursday, May 9, 2024 – 2 - 8 pm


Delta Township residents can drop off yard waste free of charge on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 2-8 p.m. at the Delta Township Recycling Center.


Township residents must provide a photo identification and a voter ID card, property tax notice, or water/ sewer bill to participate in free yard waste day.


Yard waste branches can be no longer than 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter. Yard waste bags or recyclable container are best practices in transporting yard waste to the Recycling Center for disposal, NO PLASTIC BAGS ALLOWED. The size of loads will be limited to no larger than 5 X 8 feet or the back of a full size pick-up. No tandem trailers or cube type vehicles will be permitted. All recyclable items will be accepted during free yard waste day.

Spring Clean-Up


Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 9 am - 2 pm


Delta Township Please visit Eaton County’s website at www.eatoncounty.org for a list of all items that will be accepted at this spring clean-up event.


Appointment is required. Call 517-543-3686 or for online appointments visit www.recycle@ eatoncounty.org.


Location within Delta Township will be disclosed at time appointment is made. Event is for residents of Eaton County (non-commercial).


For updated event information, visit www.eatoncounty.org.

Special Recycling Programs 


Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery sponsors several recycling events throughout the year within Eaton County. The 2024 schedule of events will be available soon at the Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery website at www.eatoncounty.org/ recycle.


Appointments are required for events and can be made by calling Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery at 517-543-3686 or scheduling your appointment online at www.recycle@eatoncounty.org.


For more information on 2024 events contact the Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery.

Bicycles Accepted at the Recycling Center


Bicycles are accepted in any condition at the recycling center. They are refurbished and returned to the community by The Kids Repair Program.


Volunteers are needed to work with staff to teach kids bike repair, bike safety, and bike maintenance.


Volunteers may also help with supply inventories, grant writing, office support, or public relation materials. For more information call 517-755-4174.

What To Do With A Worn American Flag


We all know that an American flag should be retired with dignity, but what should we do with one that has been tattered by the wind over time. Many of us know not to dispose of worn flags in the trash, so they reside in the garage with intentions to ‘properly’ handle them later. Boy Scout Troop 111 relocated their flag collection container to the Delta Township Recycling Center to provide a solution for you and handle the proper retirement of all American flags.


The kiosk was originally constructed as part of Leonard Robitaille’s Eagle Project several years ago. Leonard, though autistic, put a lot of work into its construction with the help of many scouts and adults from his Troop. Former Congressman Mike Rogers and other dignitaries participated in the original dedication at the car wash on Elmwood. It has been at several Delta Township locations but now resides in a logical location with access to all.


All you have to do is drop the flag in the slot on the side, and the Scouts from Troop 111 will ensure it is included in one of their formal flag retirement ceremonies. Many of the flags are retired during their week as the Governor’s Honor Guard each summer at Mackinac Island. 


Troop 111 has served the Delta/Waverly area for over 50 years.


For more information on programs, or for any other questions pertaining to recycling, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 517-323-8500.

Delta 39'ers Gift Certificates


We offer gift certificates in a variety of denominations. They can be used for trips, classes, and footcare. A great gift for any occasion.

 

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