Delta 39'ers & Aquatics ~ 4538 Elizabeth Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 ~ 517.484.5600 | |
Discovering Delta: Quarterly News For Ages 50+ | |
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Spring Class Registration
Begins on Tuesday, March 14, at 8:00 a.m.
Register at any time (before deadline) for trips
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Discovering Delta: Things For You | |
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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 a.m.
$28 (8 classes/paid monthly)
or $5 drop-in fee
register & pay in class
Community Center Upper Level
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Genealogy
Join Jim and have fun learning how to get started in genealogy, the resources, and how to preserve your information for future generations.
Tu
4/4-5/30
(no class 5/2)
1-3 p.m.
$32 (8 classes)
Tu
4/4-5/30
(no class 5/2)
6-8 p.m.
$32 (8 classes)
Enrichment Center
Room 302
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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.
Please wear soft-soled shoes. Bring a Pilates ring to class.
M/W
4/17-5/24
(no class 5/1)
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
$44 (11 classes)
Community Center Upper Level
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No Fear Computer Classes
Basics Class
BasicsLearn copy & paste, email basics & safety, file management, windows, security & safety, web browsers & basic functions, and more.
W
4/5-5/24
1-2:30 p.m.
Free (8 classes)
Enrichment Center
Room 301
Beyond The Basics
Learn beyond the basics computer, internet, and email skills and more. Plus a simple intro to Windows 11.
W
4/5-5/24
3-4:30 p.m.
Free (8 classes)
Enrichment Center
Room 301
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Healing Our Grief Through Intentional Creativity®
A painting journey of exploring, honoring, and gaining new perspectives regarding our loved ones who transitioned. Through image and language, this journey accesses our mind, body, emotion and spirit in accessing our inner wisdom in honoring our grief, and ourselves as we move forward in our life’s journey.
No artistic experience need
Supply fee is included
Th
5/4, 5/11, & 5/18
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
$37 (3 classes)
Enrichment Center
Room 302
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Discovering Delta: Things For You & Others | |
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Lunch
Come and join us for lunch. We offer a dine-in service as well as a to go option. For reservations for either option please call 517.484.5600. Reservations are required and must be made by noon the business day before you want to attend.
39'ers Lunch Menu
M, W, & F
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
$3.50 suggested donation for ages 60+
$6 charge ages 59 & under
Enrichment Center
Activity Room
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Drop-in. No partner needed.
Bingo
M/W/F, 1-3 p.m., $1, (12 card max)
Bridge (Social/Contract)
M, 1-4 p.m., $1.50
Cribbage
W, 1-3 p.m., $1.50
Double Pinochle
1st & 3rd F, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $1.50
Euchre
M, 6-9 p.m., $1.50
Th, 6-9 p.m., $3
Mahjong
2nd & 4th F, 12-3 p.m., $.50
Pinochle
Tu, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $1.50
Scrabble
M, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $.50
Th, 1-3 p.m., $.50
Enrichment Center
Room 300 (except Bingo)
Bingo is in the Activity Room
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Toledo Museum of Art &
Glass Pavilion
The Toledo Museum of Art’s collection of more than 30,000 works of art ranks among the finest in the United States. In the more than 35 galleries, Sculpture Garden, and Glass Pavilion discover important, popular, and outstanding works of art.
Includes: motor coach transportation, docent guided highlights tour of the Toledo Museum of Art, docent guided tour of the Glass Pavilion, free time for a glass blowing demo, and free time for lunch on your own and visiting the gift shop.
Not included: lunch, bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 3/15
Th
4/20
8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
$87
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Kalamazoo Air Zoo
This is a highly charged, multi-sensory atmosphere that goes beyond anything you’ve ever seen. The Air Zoo features amusement park-style rides, full-motion flight simulators, a 3D/4D Missions Theater, Magic Planet, Paratrooper Jump, as well as historical exhibits. It also displays the world’s only remaining SR-71B Blackbird and XP-55 Ascender.
Includes: motor coach transportation and admission to the Air Zoo.
Not included: lunch and bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 5/1
Tu
5/23
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$79
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The Wine Bus
This bus takes us down to the Irish Hills. Chateau Aeronautique Winery was founded in a hangar overlooking the runway in 2009. In 2017 they moved to a new 8,000 square foot facility on 28 acres in the Irish Hills. Located in an 1870’s Schoolhouse, Cherry Creek Cellars takes pride in Crafting Michigan-made wine, cider, and beer for everyone in a picturesque vineyard setting. You can find your “own” place among the lakes at The Winery North of 12. Come experience their unique tasting experience. Their spacious tasting room sits on 5 acres and has two large patios.
Entree selection: Lasagna or Vegetarian Lasagna
Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch and wine tasting at Chateau Aeronautique Winery Irish Hills, wine tasting at The Winery North of 12, and wine tasting at Cherry Creek Cellars.
Not Included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 5/22
Th
6/22
10:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
$119
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Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium is one of the top in the country. The aquarium features 3,000+ aquatic animals in 178,000 gallons of water. The zoo houses an internationally-famous Hippoquarium®. Other exhibits that make this zoo special are Arctic Encounter, Frog Town, Cheetah Valley, and Primate Forest.
Includes: motor coach transportation and admission to the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium.
Not included: lunch and bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline:7/5
Th
7/27
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
$99
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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: 7/19
Th
8/10
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
$110
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Shipshewana Brown Bag Tour
Guided tour, lunch in an Amish home, jam tasting in Carolyn’s kitchen, visit Yoder’s Department Store, Amish bakery, Amish noodle store, Amish bulk food store, Yoder’s Meat and Cheese Shop and special gifts to fill your brown bag along the way.
Includes: motor coach transportation, guided tour, lunch, and special gifts.
Not Included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 8/9
Th
9/28
9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
$130
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Mackinac Island/Grand Hotel 4 Day/3 Night Package
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).
Early Bird Discount of $25 per person if you register before 5/24. $425 minimum deposit per person required at time of registration. Full payment due before 8/18.
T-F
10/24-10/27
Double Occupancy $1,007
Single Occupancy $1,247
Triple Occupancy $982
prices are per person
For questions or more information please call Delta 39’ers at 517.484.5600
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Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
The Easter Bunny will be visiting Delta Township for a meet and greet with area children.
Don’t forget to bring your camera to get a picture of your child with the Easter Bunny.
Children will also have the opportunity to participate in a Easter craft.
No need to register in advance. Sponsored by the Delta Township Parks and Recreation Department
Th
4/6
6-7 p.m.
Free
Enrichment Center
Activity Room
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Mother Daughter Dance
Dance to your favorite music, enjoy refreshments, and leave at the end of the evening with a photo and a special surprise for the young girl.
The dance is open to all young girls and the adult female of their choice.
Visit www.deltami.gov/registration to register.
Space is limited.
M
4/3
7-9 p.m.
No refunds after 3/31
$10 per person (Delta Township resident)
$12 per person (non-resident)
Crowne Plaza Lansing West Hotel
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Discovering Delta: Resources and Information | |
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Tornado Preparation
Plan ahead. Be sure everyone in your household knows where to go and what to do in case of a tornado.
Know the safest location for shelter in your home, workplace, and school. Load-bearing walls near the center of the basement or lowest level provide the greatest protection.
Know the location of designated shelter areas in local public facilities, such as schools, shopping centers, and other public buildings.
Have emergency supplies on hand, including a battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio, flashlight, and a supply of fresh batteries, first-aid kit, water, and cell phone. Keep a three-day supply of food on hand. Keep food in your supply kit that doesn’t require refrigeration.
Sign up to receive text or e-mail alerts from your local media or download the American Red Cross Tornado App.
Tornado Watch vs Tornado Warning
A Tornado Watch is declared when conditions exist that could result in a tornado forming.
A Tornado Warning is issued when there has been a tornado sighting or a tornado has been spotted on radar.
What to do when a Tornado Warning is issued for your area:
Quickly move to shelter in the basement or lowest floor of a permanent structure. In homes and small buildings, go to the basement and get under something sturdy, like a workbench or stairwell.
If a basement is not available, go to an interior part of the home on the lowest level. A good rule of thumb is to put as many walls between you and the tornado as possible.
In schools, hospitals, and public places, move to the designated shelter areas. Interior hallways on the lowest floors are best. Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls. Broken glass and wind-blown projectiles cause more injuries and deaths than collapsed buildings. Protect your head with a pillow, blanket, or mattress.
If you are caught outdoors, a sturdy shelter is the only safe location in a tornado. If you are boating or swimming, get to land and seek shelter immediately.
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Burning Permits
Recreational Burns Allowed in Delta, Watertown, and Eagle Townships! These are recreational type campfires and fire pits using seasoned firewood according to your local open burning ordinance.
You must have a valid burning permit and call (517) 321-6622 x1 each day to make sure weather conditions are appropriate to have a recreational fire.
Burning of any yard waste or agricultural burning is still not allowed.
Burning permits may be obtained online at www.deltami.gov/burnpermit.
The Delta Township Burning Ordinance is strictly enforced.
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Passport Drive
The Delta Township Clerk’s Office accepts passport applications during regular office hours Monday – Friday by appointment only year around. If you are planning travel in 2023 it is recommended 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):
2023 Passport Drives
Wednesday, March 8 – 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, April 13 – 5-7 p.m.
Monday, May 8 – 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6 – 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 12 – 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, August 10 – 5-7 p.m.
Monday, September 11th– 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10 – 5-7p.m.
Wednesday, November 15 – 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, December 14 – 5-7 p.m.
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 payable to the U.S. Department of State and (2) Payable to Delta Township for the acceptance fee ($35) and picture ($15 if purchased through Delta Township). One official passport quality photo is required when submitting a passport application (Form DS-11 ONLY) and can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office. The fee(s) due to Delta Township can be by cash, check or credit/debit card.
For questions or further information please call the Delta Township Clerk’s Office at 323-8500.
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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.
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To Flush or Not To Flush?
Many customers have the mindset that they want to flush wipes and other paper/cloth items to get the germs out of the house, but these items are not designed to break up in the wastewater. By design, toilet paper is made to break down when it’s flushed. By the time it reaches the treatment plant, it has completely disintegrated into very fine parts that do not affect pumps and other operations at the treatment facility. Now is not the time to flush anything other than toilet paper, even if the package says it’s flushable, please do not flush. Even these “so-called” flushable wipes or disinfectant cleaning cloths can bind with fats, oils and grease and wreak havoc at a nearby lift-station or even your own home’s plumbing.
If a backup occurs inside the homeowner’s house or in pipes on private property, it is the owner’s responsibility for fixing and paying for any cleaning or damages. Also, from a community and public health perspective, it is critical that wastewater treatment plants continue to operate properly so they can disinfect sewage and avoid untreated discharges. Utilities across the country are trying to stress to their customers the message of the “3 Ps” meaning only flush pee, poop, and toilet paper. The wastewater industry has long considered toilet paper as the benchmark for any product that is labeled as “flushable”, since toilet paper is flushed constantly and utilities do not see it causing problems.
Please remember just because you CAN, doesn’t mean you SHOULD!
These items should not be flushed:
• Paper Towels • All-purpose cleaning wipes (even if packaging says flushable) • Facial Tissues • Baby or personal hygiene wipes • Disposable diaper liners • Cotton Swabs • Feminine Hygiene Products • Napkins • Cat Litter • Fats, Oils, and Grease • Food Scraps
So, the next time you go to do the convenient thing and flush that product, help out your sewer utility and ask yourself, is this really “flushable”? Is it one of the three Ps? If the answer is no, please don’t flush it. Find another way to properly dispose the items or product.
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Adult Softball Umpires, Scorekeepers, and Soccer Referees Wanted
Preferred Age: 18+
If interested, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 517.323.8555.
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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
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free
Enrichment Center
Room 302
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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
1st W
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free
Enrichment Center
Room 302
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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.
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| Recycling Center Hours
Winter Hours
November - March
Tuesdays - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesdays - 12 - 6 p.m.
Saturdays - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Hours
April - October
Tuesdays - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesdays - 12 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2022 Closed Holidays
December 24
2023 Closed Holidays
April 8
May 13
May 27
July 4
September 2
November 25
December 23 | 2023 Free Yard Waste Day
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Delta Township residents can drop
off yard waste free of charge on
Thursday, May 11, 2023 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
containers 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. | | Electronics Recycling
Delta Township offers a monthly
(Saturday) event for electronics
recycling. Residents will be charged
a fee based on the weight of the
item and/or size. Tentative dates for
electronics recycling are as follows:
March 18, April 22, May 20, June
17, July 15, August 12, September
16, October 28, November 18, and
December 16. Please visit our
website at www.deltami.gov for
more details. | Yard Waste Accepted
April 19 - October 11, 2023
Open to all Delta
Township residents utilizing the
Recycling Center for disposal of
yard waste. Fees apply; please
visit the Delta Township website
at www.deltami.gov/recycling for
applicable fees or call the Clerk’s
Office at 323-8500. | | |
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