The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is a sprawling campus at the corner of Drake and West Maple. The campus features a pizza restaurant serving kosher food, a large hockey rink, theater and many more facilities for activities. In addition, the Jewish Community Center also houses the Henry and Delia Meyers Library, which offers a large collection of Judaica-themed fiction, nonfiction, DVDs and music, as well as secular-themed items. The library has free Internet access and is open to the general public.
Built in 1869 by Farmington pioneer Palmer Sherman, Longacre House was originally a modest, brick structure with a barn, spring house and well on 100 acres of property.
Mr. Sherman was a farmer who supplied seeds for the Ferry Seed Company. He and his wife had nine children. Over time, they gradually sold off portions of the property, and upon their retirement, rented it out. In 1915, Detroit lawyer Lumen Goodenough purchased the property and later hired noted architect Marcus Burrowes to remodel and expand the house, with 20 rooms, a greenhouse and a library with floor to ceiling bookshelves. The family owned the property until 1968, when the Goodenoughs children donated the home and five acres of land to the residents of the Farmington area, to be used as a community center.
Since the 1970s, the community center operated under the direction of a non-profit board, hosting both private and public events, receptions, weddings and family gatherings. In 2008, the City of Farmington Hills took ownership of Longacre House and now offers a variety of cultural programs there. In addition, the facility remains open for private event rentals, club and other community group meetings.
The Dexter Senior Center provides a host of services for those age 55 and older. The center hosts social gatherings, recreational activities, daily congregate, home-delivered meals and other events. It is also home to the local Meals on Wheels program.
The Tri-County Sportsmen's League of Saline was founded in 1939, and has become one of southeast Michigan's growing sportsmen's clubs. The club is situated on a 57 acres and hosts a number events, including pin shoots, trap shooting, and 3D archery shoots. Most of the clubs events are open to the general public and do not require membership to participate. Tri-County Sportsmen's League also hosts dinners, breakfasts, a chicken roast, and ballroom dancing throughout the year.
The Fort Dearborn Post 364 is the American Legion veteran's center. A calendar of post events for veterans and the community can be viewed on the website. Bob Korenchuk is the commander here.
If you know about "Arts & Apples," you know about Paint Creek Center for the Arts. As the organizer of the popular fall festival, the PCCA brings together artists and art forms for community enjoyment. But the center is also much more: A gift gallery inside its downtown building features jewelry and artwork from local artists. A full schedule of classes offers lessons in painting, ceramics and photography, among other subjects. And community outreach programs throughout the year promote the arts and encourage creative opportunities.
The senior center facility is a large multipurpose complex. It has a spacious gymnasium, meeting rooms, a service pantry and lounge area. The building, operated by Parks and Recreation, is also equipped with wireless internet throughout.
The Macomb Township Recreation Center is a 90,000-square-foot facility just off 25 Mile Road open to both residents and non-residents for a per visit or monthly fee. The host of numerous community events such as the Tree Lighting and Halloween Hoopla, the center is also a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Opening in 2004 and completing its expansion in 2007, the center now boasts two full gyms, two aerobic dance studios, 64 cardio machines, a 7/10 mile walking track, two party rooms, game room, indoor playscape, child watch room, weight room and pool area. The workout room is home to 20 flatscreen TVs and the pool includes a lazy river, jacuzzi, children's playscape, water slide and changing rooms. Numerous programs and fitness classes offered through the Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department are held at the center and rooms are available for private parties. The Parks and Recreation program catalog is available at http://www.macomb-mi.gov/parks%20and%20rec/ParksREACHCatalogPage.html.
The Costick Activities Center provides a home for the City of Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division, Recreation Division, Senior Adults Division and Youth & Family Services Program offices, as well as activities hosted by all those programs. The Center hums with activity daily, from swimming lessons in the pool and after-school programs, to activities for senior adults and meetings or events held in comfortable, well-appointed rental rooms. The City Gallery, in the Costick Center lobby, features artworks by local residents.
Once completed, the Conservancy is responsible for the improvement, operations, maintenance and programming of the Detroit International Riverfront in perpetuity.
The vision of Detroits transformed Riverfront is clearly becoming reality. However, support is still needed to complete the project and to deliver the world class Riverfront that Detroit has always deserved. The Conservancy is underway with a $140 million capital campaign, which will provide the necessary funding to design and build a new public space, as well as permanently maintain, operate and program the Riverfront for the public.
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Manresa Jesuit Retreat House specializes in conference and group retreats. Since 1926, Manresa has offered up its professionally manicured grounds that feature paths, statuary and gardens. The Retreat House also hosts mass, yoga classes, picnics, concerts and other events.
The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center is a very modern facility that utilizes high ceilings and natural light to its advantage. Inside there is a senior center, a fitness center, a climbing wall, tables for doing work or eating and a theater. The Michael A. Guido theater holds music, dance and theater classes and performances. Outside the center grounds there are two baseball fields, a soccer field, a playground and some interesting outdoor workout equipment.