RECREATION/LEISURE ACTIVITIES

last update: 6/25/08


Also check with your local library for information on programs and local school's community education programs (listed in the business section of phone book).

ALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
1619 E. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48912
Ph: (517) 367-2468
Fax: (517) 485-4279

www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Activities & Services: Offers First -time homebuyer education and counseling classes. Classes qualify participants for MSHDA LINKS homebuyer's assistance. Also offers foreclosure prevention counseling, financial management, credit repair and economic literacy counseling. Information on other community resources is available. Recurring events include the Wednesday Morning Senior (and any interested neighbors) drop-in program from 10 AM-noon, which features a short program on a topic of interest followed by coffee and muffins. Breadbasket: free bread distribution every Tuesday at 1:00. Youth Service Corps-Tues./Thurs. 3:30-5:30 p.m.. Call for calendar or more information. Publishes "The Eastside Neighbor" newsletter.

Eligibility: Seniors or others interested. Call if you need a ride or if you can give a ride to someone.

Cost: None


EAST LANSING PRIME TIME

Hannah Community Building

819 Abbott Rd.

East Lansing, MI  48823

Ph: (517) 337-1113

Fax: (517) 337-4099

www.ELPrimeTime.org

 

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Services:  Annual health screening, chore service, transportation (E.Lansing residents only), information and assistance, intergenerational programs, monthly foot clinics, bimonthly blood pressure checks, community dances, tax assistance, travel program, small appliance clinic (electrical repari), enrichment classes, recreational opportunities, monthly newsletter.

Eligibility:  Open to any interested persons.

Cost:  Varies depending on class or activity. Cost of mailing monthly newsletter $10.00 per year or emailed free of charge upon request.

Transportation services include:

There is a one time sign up charge of $10 for this service.

Gold Card - good for up to $20 a month in free taxi fare with Yellow or Spartan Cab (482-1444). Each time the card is used you pay half of the fare and the Senior Center is billed by the cab company for the other half. When your half of the fare exceeds the $20 monthly limit, you will receive a bill showing any balance due.

 


 

HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
1619 E. Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30181
Lansing, MI 48909
Ph: (517) 373-1204
Fax: (517) 485-3868

Eligibility: Michigan senior citizens, age 65 and over can obtain reduced rates on license fees.

Cost: Fishing License $6.00 restricted, all species $13.00. Senior Resident Hunting $6.00 for each hunting license. Includes firearm, bow and arrow, deer licenses, bear hunting application, small game license and fur harvester license.


LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Physical Fitness and Wellness Dept. 6500
P.O. Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901-7210
Ph: (517) 483-1227 or toll free (800) 644-4522
Fax: (517) 483-9839


Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Services: Offers a variety of health education and fitness classes for older adults and seniors.

Eligibility: Open enrollment.

Cost: Call for current fees.


LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
50 Plus Centers - Senior Go-Getters
Ph: (517) 483-4277
Fax: (517) 483-6062
website: www.parks.cityoflansingmi.com

Hours: Vary: See specific center below

Services: The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department offers a 50 Plus program for Lansing area seniors. This program provides comprehensive and diverse services and activities at various sites throughout the city, which are available to adults 50 years of age and over. Programs and activities include such areas as recreational activities, advocacy issues, enrichment opportunities, health services, and other special events. Many of these programs and activities are offered in coordination with other community agencies. Nutrition meal provided by Tri-County Office on Aging's Meals-On-Wheels. There is a calendar of events published quarterly and available at any of the 50 Plus centers. Free on-going activities at Letts Center include bridge lessions & bridge, skip-bo, bingo. Free on-going Miller Road activities include shuffleboard, billiards, horse shoes, bingo, skip-bo and table tennis. In addition Miller Road offers evening programs, dances and events.

Letts Center
1220 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48915
Ph: (517) 483-4311
Fax: (517) 377-0073
Open: Mon. thru Fri., 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meals: Monday through Friday

Miller Road
6025 Curry Lane, Lansing, MI 48911
Ph: (517) 394-5421
Open: Mon. thru Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meal: M,W, & Thurs. 12:00 noon
Potlucks: Tues., & Fri. 12:00 noon

 


 

STATE AND NATIONAL PARKS AND FORESTS
DNR Parks Division
P.O. 30257
Lansing, MI 48909
DNR Parks Division: (517) 373-9900
State Park Reservations: (800) 447-2757


National Parks: (906) 482-0986
National Forests: (231) 775-2421

Michigan State Parks - Michigan senior citizens age 65 or over, can obtain an annual vehicle pass for their car at a reduced fee.

National Park and Forests - Senior citizens age 62 or over can obtain a Golden Age Pass free of charge at any national park entrance. These passes are good for national parks, monuments, and recreational areas managed by the federal government. Also there is a 50% discount on Federal "use" fee charged for facilities and services such as camping, boat launching, and parking, but not fees charged by concessionaires.


WAVERLY 39ER'S CLUB
Delta-Waverly Activities Office
Waverly East Intermediate High School

3131 W. Michigan Avenue

Lansing MI  48917

Ph: (517) 484-5600
Fax: (517) 267-1800

Hours:  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Nonday through Friday

Services: Senior Dining Site with meals available each week on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 12:00 noon. The program provides approximately 10-12 day trips and 2-4 longer trips per year. It also includes two large senior golf leagues which are on Tuesday and Thursdays April through September; a senior mixed bowling league; guest speakers, musical entertainment; a monthly book club, bingo; walking program (Lansing Mall); card parties including contract bridge, euchre and pinochle; exercise classes including stand and sit to get fit, yoga, and Tai Chi. Transportation to medical and dental appointments provided to Waverly School District residents. Blood sugar and oxygen levels are tested once a month, blood pressures taken twice a month, monthly foot care and annual flu clinic.

Eligibility:  Open to any interested person age 50 & over.

Cost: Varies by class or activity. Donation requested for lunch.


YMCA (YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION)
website: ymcaoflansing.org

Downtown Branch
119 N. Washington, Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 484-4000
Oak Park Branch
900 Long Blvd., Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 694-3901
Parkwood Branch
2306 Haslett Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 332-8657
West Lansing Branch
3700 Lansing Road, Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 316-9622

DeWitt Branch

131 Schavey Rd., DeWitt, MI  48820

(517) 668-YMCA

Hours: Call each site for specific hours.

Services: A variety of physical fitness programs including swimming classes and open swimming, exercise and aerobics programs, fitness rooms, raquetball, handball, squash, basketball, track, saunas and steam rooms.

Eligibility: Anyone interested in fitness.

Cost: Will vary based on the membership category selected.