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October 29, 1960
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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The Department of Parks and Recreation in Detroit opens its indoor recreation program at 246 centers, including schools, pools, and sports areas. Programs emphasize youth fitness, sports, dances, crafts, and special sessions for seniors. Ice rinks open in late October and November.
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Indoor Rec Program Open At 246 Centers
The Department of Parks and Recreation opened its indoor recreation program this week at 246 centers.
Of the 246 recreation areas, 36 are department-owned centers, 165 schools, 23 swimming pools and 22 winter sports areas.
Hours are scheduled 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for schools and 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for centers. All locations are supervised by college-trained recreation specialists.
Youth fitness classes will again be given special emphasis. These sessions will include tumbling, weight lifting, calisthenics, drills and marching.
The backbone of recreation is the gym classes for youngsters, competitive sports such as basketball and hockey, social and ballet dancing, swimming, table tennis, roller and ice skating. For adults there are special slim-down classes, badminton, volleyball, etc. Creative endeavors include crafts, woodshop, sewing, cooking and model airplanes.
Big on the list are 78 teen-age dance clubs that hold dances at various locations weekly.
Special senior citizens programs are conducted at Cannon, GAR, Herman Gardens, Patton, O'Shea, and St. Clair centers.
On Wednesday, October 26, the State Fair Indoor ice-skating rink opens.
On November 23, the Department's eight outdoor artificial rinks open.
Parents are urged to send their children and join them in utilizing Detroit's recreation facilities to insure healthful living.
The Department of Parks and Recreation opened its indoor recreation program this week at 246 centers.
Of the 246 recreation areas, 36 are department-owned centers, 165 schools, 23 swimming pools and 22 winter sports areas.
Hours are scheduled 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for schools and 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for centers. All locations are supervised by college-trained recreation specialists.
Youth fitness classes will again be given special emphasis. These sessions will include tumbling, weight lifting, calisthenics, drills and marching.
The backbone of recreation is the gym classes for youngsters, competitive sports such as basketball and hockey, social and ballet dancing, swimming, table tennis, roller and ice skating. For adults there are special slim-down classes, badminton, volleyball, etc. Creative endeavors include crafts, woodshop, sewing, cooking and model airplanes.
Big on the list are 78 teen-age dance clubs that hold dances at various locations weekly.
Special senior citizens programs are conducted at Cannon, GAR, Herman Gardens, Patton, O'Shea, and St. Clair centers.
On Wednesday, October 26, the State Fair Indoor ice-skating rink opens.
On November 23, the Department's eight outdoor artificial rinks open.
Parents are urged to send their children and join them in utilizing Detroit's recreation facilities to insure healthful living.
What sub-type of article is it?
Public Announcement
Program Launch
What keywords are associated?
Indoor Recreation
Detroit Parks
Youth Fitness
Senior Programs
Ice Skating
Where did it happen?
Detroit
Story Details
Location
Detroit
Event Date
This Week; Wednesday, October 26; November 23
Story Details
Opening of indoor recreation program at 246 centers with various activities for youth, adults, and seniors; upcoming openings of ice-skating rinks.