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Update
November 2014 ● Volume 24, Issue 4
For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods
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Since 1961
Light the way for Santa!
Bring your family to Woods Aglow ● 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25
Woods Aglow is a wonderful way
to start off your holiday season with
family, friends and festive community
spirit. Hundreds of residents and
friends gather on the steps of City
Hall on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25,
to light the way and welcome Santa
as he arrives in Grosse Pointe Woods
on a fire truck with an official Public
Safety escort.
After a brief welcome from the Mayor
and presentation of the key to the city,
everyone is invited into the Community
Center for cookies, hot beverages and
holiday songs. Be sure to bring your
camera to capture your family’s visit
with Santa Claus.
Rhoby, Addison and Paul Rausch helped
Mayor Robert E. Novitke with the giant
light switch at last year’s Woods Aglow.
An estimated 1,000 neighbors,
friends and family filled the
lawn at City Hall on Sept. 20
for Fall Fest 2014. Seasonal
favorites, including corn on
the cob, brats, hot dogs and
chips, kept everyone satisfied
while enjoying music, football,
face painting and Donnie’s Zoo to You
exotic animal show.
Community Center
classes encourage
year-round fitness
See page 9 for the list of
current offerings.
To check out what’s
regularly available at the
Activities Building at Lake
Front Park, go to www.
gpwmi.us/departments/
parksAndRecAB
Inside
2 Voter Information 4-5 Commission News
6-8 Parks & Recreation
3 Public Works
9 Community Center
10-12 Seniors
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Update
For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods ● November 2014
City Clerk
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
Telephone: 343-2440 ● Email: [email protected]
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4
● 3rd Circuit Judge of Circuit Court Incumbent
(16) - six year terms
● 3rd Circuit Judge of Circuit Court Non- Incumbent
(1) - six-year term
● Wayne Judge of Probate Court Incumbent
(2) - six-year terms
● Wayne Judge of Probate Court Non-Incumbent
(1) - six-year term
● Wayne Judge of Probate Court Incumbent
(1) partial term ending 01/01/2017
● Grosse Pointe Board of Education
(3) - four-year Terms
● Various State-wide, County
& Local School District Proposals
November general election information
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 – Last day to obtain a regular absent
voter ballot at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 – General Election
The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
On the Nov. 4 ballot
● Governor & Lt. Governor (1) - four-year term
● Secretary of State (1) - four-year term
● Attorney General (1) - four-year term
● United States Senator (1) - six-year term
● 14th District Rep. in Congress (1) - two-year term
● 2nd District State Senator (1) - four-year term
● 1st District State Representative (1) - two-year term
● Member, State Board of Education
(2) - eight-year terms
● University of Michigan Regent (2) - eight-year terms
● Michigan State University Trustee
(2) eight-year terms
● Governor of Wayne State University
(2) - eight-year terms
● Wayne County Executive (1) four-year term
● Wayne County Commissioner (1) - two-year term
● Justice of Supreme Court (2) - eight-year terms
● Justice of Supreme Court Incumbent
(1) - partial term ending 01/01/2017
● 1st District Judge of Court of Appeals Incumbent
(3) six-year terms
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Lake Front Park winter hours begin – 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
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Absentee ballot tracking
MCL 168.764c requires jurisdictions to use a ballot
tracker program to track absentee ballot activity for all
elections. Through the Michigan Voter Information Center
(MVIC), voters may check the status of their absent voter
application and ballot, as well as view their precinct specific
ballot, polling location, and map to the polling place.
Log onto MVIC at https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/
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Daylight Saving Time ends
11-14 Polar Express
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General Election
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11 Veterans’ Day
City offices closed
18-20 Polar Express
12 Beautification Awards Night
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Woods Aglow Tree Lighting
Festivities - City Hall, 7 p.m.
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Thanksgiving Day
City offices & Lake Front Park closed
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City offices closed
www.gpwmi.us
Election night results
can be found at www.gpwmi.us
in the City Clerk section
Senior Holiday Social
Noon - 4 p.m.
Christmas Eve
City offices closed
Park closes at 4 p.m.
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Christmas Day
City offices closed
Lake Front Park closed
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Kwanzaa begins
31 New Year’s Eve
City offices closed
Park closes at 4 p.m.
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New Year’s Day
City offices closed
Lake Front Park closed
19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City offices closed - unpaid furlough day
First Day of Hanukkah
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WinterFest
Noon - 2 p.m., Lake Front Park
Winter taxes due Feb. 17
Winter taxes are due Tuesday, Feb. 17,
2015, without penalty and interest.
Summer and winter taxes that have not
been paid by Feb. 28 will be turned over
to the Wayne County Treasurer; additional
penalty and interest will be added.
November 2014 ● For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods
Public Works
Update
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Office hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday
Telephone: 343-2460 Email: [email protected]
All residents must visit the Department of Public Works (DPW) office to show proof of residency before entering the
grounds to dispose of motor oil, large car and boat batteries, and anti-freeze, or to pick up compost, wood chips or salt.
Thanks for your patience
Recycle your Christmas tree
Projects completed in 2014 include:
Holiday rubbish collection schedule
The Mayor, City Council and Administration of the City
of Grosse Pointe Woods would like to thank our residents
for your patience during the construction projects that were
underway this year.
• Joint sealing in District 2 (Vernier to north city limits
between Marter and Wedgewood)
• Miscellaneous concrete pavement repairs throughout
the city
• State of Michigan Sewer Revolving Fund (SRF) sewer
repairs and rehabilitation throughout the city. Two
phases of the three-phase SRF project were completed.
• 2014 MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation)
pavement repair project on Marter Rd., resurfacing
(Vernier Rd. to north city limit), Morningside Dr.
resurfacing (south of Renaud to Lochmoor), and
Vernier Rd. concrete repairs (Charlevoix to Fairway) to
be completed mid-November.
Curbside chipping of Christmas trees begins Friday, Dec. 26
and continues through Friday, Jan. 16 on regularly scheduled
rubbish pickup days. All lights, ornaments and stands must be
removed before placing trees at the curb.
Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, Nov. 11 – City offices closed;
rubbish pickup on schedule.
Thanksgiving – Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28
– City offices closed; Thursday rubbish pickup on Friday, Nov.
28; Friday rubbish pickup on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Christmas and New Year weeks – Wednesday, Dec. 24,
Thursday, Dec. 25; Wednesday Dec. 31, Thursday, Jan. 1
– City offices closed; all rubbish picked up on schedule on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week; no pickup on
Thursday of each week. For both weeks, the Thursday rubbish
pickup will be on Friday, and Friday pickup on Saturday.
It’s snow time
Yard waste pick-up suspended Dec. 19
During snowy winter weather, the DPW crew is on call around
the clock. When snow begins to pile up crews set out to plow
and salt. Major streets and around schools are cleared first,
with crews moving to residential streets as quickly as possible.
Due to the limited amount of composting during the winter
months, there is no curbside pick up of yard waste scheduled
from Dec. 19, 2014, through March 20, 2015.
City ordinance Section 38-183 states: “No person shall
deposit or cause to be deposited snow, ice or slush on
any roadway or alley.” Unfortunately, the DPW cannot
avoid snow being pushed onto driveway approaches when
they plow the streets. When clearing your own driveway
and approach, place the snow on either side of the driveway
or approach. As a courtesy to our neighbors and in order to
avoid a citation, all residents are requested to comply with the
ordinance by not shoveling or blowing snow into the street
before or after the city has plowed.
Curbside vacuuming of leaves ends on your regularly scheduled
leaf collection day during the week of Dec. 1. After that date,
leaves must be placed in brown paper yard waste bags.
To dispose of yard waste after Dec. 19, bring your brown
paper yard waste bags to the DPW yard. Be sure to stop in the
office to show proof of residence before entering the yard.
Fall tree trimming schedule
As part of the city’s rotating eight-year maintenance program,
one area of the city is designated for tree trimming each year.
City trees in District 5 (West of Mack between City Hall
and south city limits) are scheduled for trimming. Work will
begin in late fall and be completed in the winter. Trained
crews remove dead wood, trim any branches lower than six
feet from the sidewalk and thin the branches to allow better
penetration of light and air. They also inspect the trees for any
problems.
The DPW recommends having private trees in need of
trimming done in the winter. Contact the DPW for a list of
licensed tree contractors.
Residents are also advised to move their cars off the street
when snow is falling to allow for more effective and efficient
snow removal.
After streets and school crossings are cleared, sidewalks
are plowed, providing two or more inches of snow has
accumulated and the ground is frozen to a depth of four or
more inches. If the ground is not solidly frozen, snow removal
equipment is more likely to damage lawns.
Snow removal is a big job and the DPW uses all available
crews to complete the work as quickly as possible.
Your patience and cooperation are appreciated.
www.gpwmi.us
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Update
For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods ● November 2014
Commission news & events
Recreation Commission
Fun, food & games at WinterFest 2015 ● Jan. 31
Highlights include the exciting Score-O
contest for kids, a giant inflatable slide
and – Mother Nature permitting – ice
skating. Our hometown’s own creative
cooks are invited to compete for the
prestigious ladle and spatula trophies
in the Chili Cook-off and Cookie
Challenge. Chili and Cookie contestants
should arrive by 10:30 for judging at
10:45 a.m.
The Citizen’s Recreation Commission invites
everyone to the annual Grosse Pointe Woods
Winterfest Saturday, Jan. 31. The focus is on
family fun with food and friendly competition for
all ages, from noon to 2 p.m. at Lake Front Park.
Above: Who doesn’t love a hot cup
of homemade chili on a snowy day?
Left: Jimilah Scott showed her
Score-O skills at WinterFest 2014.
Beautification Commission
Each year the Beautification Advisory Commission
assists with the purchase of holiday greens that
decorate city buildings and Mack Avenue. Funds
are raised at the annual flower sale and from travel
mug and tile sales. You can fill someone’s stocking
and also help beautify the city by purchasing Grosse
Pointe Woods logo mugs and tiles. They make great
gifts for friends, family, and teachers.
Started in 1988, the series of
Commemorative Tiles includes
line drawings of significant
Grosse Pointe Woods buildings,
monuments, churches, and schools,
along with the city seal and a
special holiday tile. Each ceramic
tile is 6 inches square, cream
colored, with a cork back and a
hanging loop. The design is printed
with fired-on brown glaze, except
for the holiday tile which is printed
in green with a touch of red. The 2014 tile depicts
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church & Cultural
Center. A flier showing the entire series is available at
the Community Center. The tiles are $12 each.
The stainless steel mugs are imprinted in green with
a stylized city seal and “Grosse Pointe Woods,
Michigan” on opposite sides. The mugs sell for $10.
The commemorative tiles and mugs can be purchased
at the Community Center.
Winterfest is free of charge, but please
register before Jan. 23 online or by
calling 343-2408. Indicate if you are
planning to enter either the Chili Cookoff or Cookie Challenge competition.
The City of Grosse Pointe Woods presents
Winterfest
Fourteenth annual
for Grosse Pointe Woods residents & their guests
Saturday, January 31
Noon to 2 p.m. • Lake Front Park
Chili Cook-off • Cookie Challenge • Inflated Slide
Lunch & Refreshments • SCORE-O Competition
Line-up of events:
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12 - 2 p.m.
1 p.m.
Cook-off contestants arrive
Judging begins
Winners announced
Lunch & refreshments &
inflated-slide rides for children
SCORE-O competition
Chili & Cookie Contest Rules
No entry fees. but you must register in advance by phone or online.
Arrive at 10:30 a.m. for judging.
Plan to stay, serve your chili, and chat with guests and fellow chefs.
Space is limited, so register early!
Chili Cook-off:
● Bring approximately 1 gallon
of HOT chili – it will be served
from chafing dishes; crock
pots are not needed.
● Bring serving utensils.
Winterfest
Cookie Challenge:
● Bring 3 dozen of one type
of cookie.
● Cookies are judged on taste,
not presentation.
is a free event for residents and their guests,
but registration is needed by Jan. 23.
Call 343-2408 or email [email protected] to make your
reservations and to enter the Chili or Cookie competition.
November 2014 ● For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods
Update
Tree Commission
Woods named ‘Tree City’ for 36th year
The Community Tree Commission
presented its 2013 Tree City flag at a
recent meeting of the City
Council. This is the 36th
consecutive year that Grosse
Pointe Woods has received
the prestigious designation
– only one year behind the
most-awarded Michigan city.
To qualify as a Tree City
USA community, a town or
city must have a tree board
or department; a tree-care ordinance; a
community forestry program with an
annual budget of at least $2 per capita,
and an Arbor Day observance and
proclamation.
Grosse Pointe Woods has been an area
leader in conservation, revitalization
and management of our urban forest.
Celebrating Arbor Day, the Community
Tree Commission visits area elementary
schools each year to teach children
about the importance of trees in
our environment, and provides the
students with a seedling and planting
instructions. Along with the Department
of Public Works, they also encourage
the planting of new, city-appropriate
trees through the ongoing Memorial
Tree Program.
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Annual recognition by the Arbor Day
Foundation as a Tree City shows visitors
and prospective residents that trees,
conservation and the environment
are an important part of life in
the community. Pride in public
trees also leads to more engaged
residents and better care for new
and existing trees on private
property, all adding to the value of
the community.
Plant a Memorial Tree
You can honor a loved one or
celebrate a special occasion by
purchasing a Memorial Tree that will
live on for decades. For $280, you are
invited to select from among many
suitable trees and locations. Once
planted, an engraved granite marker is
set in concrete underneath your tree.
To learn more, call the Department of
Public Works – 343-2460.
Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation
Save the Date!
Fall Fundraiser & Membership Drive
Friday, November 7, 2014 • 7 PM – 9 PM
to be held at the grosse pointe war memorial
32 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms
Grosse Pointe Woods
Foundation
Grosse Pointe
Woods
F o u n d at i on
Come to Support the Future of Our City
Your presence would be most appreciated.
To register, make a donation or for more information go to www.gpwfoundation.org.
www.gpwmi.us
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Update
For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods ● November 2014
Summer snapshots
Lake Front Park was the
place to be this summer.
From Memorial Day to
Labor Day, more than
84,114 residents and their
guests came through the park gates.
The Learn to Swim program instructed 662 children, and 196
children and adults registered for tennis lessons. The Woods Warriors
swim team included 177 competitors, age 6 to 17, and 35 talented
swimmers delighted the audience at the July Synchronized
Swim Show.
City
Picnic
food, friends
and fun
Campout
& Movie
featuring The
Nut Job, and
a pancake
breakfast
Bailey Byron
on duty as the official
goose chaser at
Purple
Lake Front Park
Martins
nesting above
The Woods Warriors the boardwalk
and eating lots
finished third in the 2014
of bugs
Lakefront Swim Association
championship
November 2014 ● For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods
Great day for a bridge walk
A record number of people, close to 250, turned out for the
annual Labor Day Bridge Walk and dedication of the BurkeFossee Fitness Trail at Lake Front Park.
After two laps of the park,
walkers crossed the bridge
to enjoy light snacks and
refreshing beverages. This
event is one of many held
throughout Michigan to
encourage a healthier, more
physically active lifestyle.
The nine-station Fitness
Trail is a gift from the
Grosse Pointe Woods
Foundation to the residents
of the city.
Update
All aboard for
THE POLAR EXPRESS
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The Polar Express will be making stops in
Grosse Pointe Woods, beginning Dec. 11.
But you can’t board if you don’t have a ticket in your hand.
Grosse Pointe Woods residents and their guests are invited
to take a ride on the GPW Express Line’s exclusive holiday
route – The Polar Express.
Children and adults alike delight in this magical ride.
The train (a heated Lake Front Park bus) leaves from the
Community Center for a 20-minute tour of lighted houses
throughout the Grosse Pointes, accompanied by a reading of
The Polar Express story. Children are encouraged to wear
pajamas to recreate the setting for the holiday story.
The MacDonald family – Katherine,
Laurie, Abaigeal, Ian and Richard –
enjoyed a beautiful day at the annual
Bridge Walk.
Arriving at the North Pole, travelers are treated to hot cocoa
and other holiday refreshments. Boys and girls on the “Nice”
list also enjoy a visit from Mr. Claus himself and receive a
sleigh bell to represent the first gift of Christmas.
Reservations for specific dates and times are required for this
event. Registration forms are available starting Nov. 3 at the
Community Center and at www.gpwmi.us. Payment must be
made in full at time of registration. The fare is $4 per person.
Brian and Preston Fossee
cross the bridge.
Lily Nederhood tries out the ab
crunch/leg lift station on the new
fitness trail.
End-of-summer fun for Seniors
Grosse Pointe Woods
residents and their guests
enjoyed the Senior Citizens’
Day picnic at Lake Front
Park in September. The
afternoon included a coney
island hot dog lunch,
BINGO and lots of great
door prizes.
Frank and Marilyn Markey enjoyed
frosty treats from Wally’s Frozen
Custard fire truck.
Sponsored by the Grosse
Pointe Woods Senior
Commission, the annual
picnic is supported with
donations from local
business friends including
ShorePointe Nursing Center
and BrightStar Home Care.
Left: Jerry Hardy won a
comforter and basket filled
with comfort-care items.
The always popular Polar Express is scheduled to run daily
from Dec. 11 to 14 and 18-20. (Note: This is a change from
the dates listed in the 2014 city calendar.) Departure times
are 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m. Plan to arrive 5 to 10
minutes in advance of your scheduled time.
Mother-Son ‘LEGO’ Movie Day
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7
Moms and their
boys three-to-ten
years of age are
invited for the fun
of an afternoon with
The LEGO Movie,
refreshments and
a craft activity at
the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center. Each boy will
create a keepsake and receive a photo of himself with mom.
Based on the Lego line of construction toys, this animated
adventure movie follows Emmet, who is on an epic quest to
stop an evil tyrant from gluing the universe together, a journey
for which he is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
There is a $4 fee per person, and advance registration is
required since spaces fill quickly. Stop by the Community
Center to secure your seats from Jan. 7 to Feb. 1.
www.gpwmi.us
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Parks &
Recreation
For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods ● November 2014
Community Center
Hours – 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Telephone – 343-2408
Email – [email protected]
Lake Front Park
& Activities Building
Nautical News
As insurance policies and boat registrations expire, current
copies must be submitted to the Community Center
office to avoid cancellation of Boat Storage Application/
Agreements. For winter storage information, call 343-2408.
2014-2015
Dates to
Remember
Oct. 31 – Boats must be removed from marina
Nov. 3 – 2015 deposit statements mailed
Dec. 1– 2015 deposit payments due
March 2 – Balance statements mailed
April 1 – Balance payments due
Winter hours –
Nov. 1 - April 30
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
Telephone – 343-2470
Ext. 3 – Gatehouse
Ext. 4 – Activities Building
Email – [email protected]
The Park Office
has relocated for the winter
to the Community Center,
adjacent to City Hall. All park
business is conducted at the
Community Center throughout
these months.
The Bathhouse building is
closed for the winter, through
June 13, 2015.
Park Closed
on the following days:
Nov. 27 ● Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 24 ● Christmas Eve
– closed at 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 ● Christmas Day
Dec. 31 ● New Year’s Eve
– closed at 4 p.m.
Jan. 1 ● New Year’s Day
Platform Tennis Courts
Reservations can be made at
the Lake Front Park front gate
(343-2470 ext. 3) beginning
at 8 a.m. Courts are open only
when they are naturally snowfree and dry. Snow and ice
cannot be cleared by park staff
or residents.
www.gpwmi.us
In partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association
(MRPA) and the Detroit Red Wings, Grosse Pointe Woods residents are
able to purchase ticket packages for some Red Wings hockey games
throughout the 2014/15
Theseason.
Michigan Recreation & Parks Association and the Detroit Red Wings
have once again teamed up for the 2013-14 season. Now is your chance
Now is your chance to take
of specially
priced
tickets
to takeadvantage
advantage of specially
priced tickets
for these
selectfor
games.
these selected games. Get yours today!
The Red Wings will donate proceeds from each ticket sold to be split
between MRPA and your community.
Tickets are available online at www.DetroitRedWings.com/mrpa
Enter promocode: Grosse Pointe Woods
Friday,
Oct. 31 — RED WINGS vs. Los Angeles
Kings Boston Bruins vs. DETROIT RED WINGS
Anaheim Ducks vs. DETROIT RED WINGS
Saturday, Sept.
21 at 7prices:
p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Ticket
$25
and
$40
MRPA Tickets: $30 & $45
MRPA Tickets: $30 & $45
Preseason
Includes free food voucher and Halloween t-shirt
Phoenix Coyotes
vs. DETROIT
RED WINGS
St. Louis
Blues
vs. DETROIT RED WINGS
Sunday,
Nov.
9 — RED
WINGS vs. Tampa
Bay
Lightning
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
$30 & prices:
$45
MRPA Tickets: $30 & $45
6 p.m. MRPA
Tickets:
Ticket
$25 and $40
Magnet Schedule Giveaway
Jimmy Howard Bobblehead Giveaway (First 7,500 fans)
Includes free food voucher
Washington Capitals vs. DETROIT RED WINGS
Minnesota Wild vs. DETROIT RED WINGS
Tuesday,
—p.m.RED WINGS vs. Columbus
Blue23Jackets
Friday,Dec.
Nov. 15 16
at 7:30
Sunday, March.
at 5 p.m.
MRPA Tickets: $40 & $55
MRPA Tickets: $40 & $55
7:30 p.m. Ticket prices: $25 and $40
Nashville Predators vs. DETROIT RED WINGS
Jonathan Ericsson bobblehead
to first 7,500 fans
Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Remember to check back for additional game dates!
MRPA Tickets: $30 & $45
Monday,
Feb.
16
—
RED
WINGS
vs.
Montreal
Canadiens
Part of Red Wings Hall of Fame Week
7:30 p.m. Ticket prices: $40 and $55
To get your tickets, visit:
Thursday, March
26 — RED WINGS vs. San Jose Sharks
www.DetroitRedWings.com/mrpa
7:30 p.m. Ticket prices: $25 or $40
Includes food voucher
Thursday, April 2 — RED WINGS vs. Boston Bruins
Questions
or to
purchase
by phone, please contact:
7:30 p.m.
Ticket
prices:
$40tickets
and $55
Clark Rowekamp at 313-394-7546 or at [email protected]
The Red Wings organization donates proceeds from each ticket sold, to
be split between MRPA and the City of Grosse Pointe Woods.
For questions or to purchase tickets by phone,
contact Clark Rowekamp, (313) 394-7546.
November 2014 ● For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods
Update
Classes at the Community Center
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All classes are held in the Community Center, adjacent to City Hall, 20025 Mack Plaza.
A “Membership Pass” can be used for any class. This pass
allows participants to pay in advance at a discounted rate.
Each time the user attends class, the card is scanned, and
one class is “deducted” from the card. When the prepaid
classes are used up, the participant can then purchase
additional credits. In order to receive the discounted
membership rate, at least six class credits must be
purchased and loaded on the card.
Class
Days
Times
Keeping the Beat with Miss Bernie – Merry Melodies
Fee
Miss Bernie leads the children in music activities designed to develop speech, and interactive language and thinking skills that
increase school readiness in a fun and innovative way. A variety of musical props, puppets, streamers and more are used to explore
creative movement and song. Children are encouraged to participate actively or passively. Children with special needs are welcome.
Ages: 1-4 years
Parent and/or caregiver must attend with child and is invited to join in the fun. Instructor: Bernadette Candela – former elementary music teacher; certified in
special education; master’s degree in the teaching of reading
Wednesday
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Yoga
The postures of Hatha Yoga help you achieve optimal well-being and dispel restlessness, tension and fatigue.
Movements help make you feel refreshed. Wear loose clothing. Bring a mat and a blanket or towel.
Instructor: Roy Thibodeau – more than 40 years experience teaching yoga;
certified member and current president of the Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Assoc.
Tuesday
Instructor: Mary Ann Thibodeau – more than 40 years experience teaching yoga;
certified member of the Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association
Tuesday
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Thursday
6-7 p.m.
Thursday
Chair Yoga
Enjoy the many healthful benefits of yoga regardless of physical limitations due to age, conditioning or chronic illness,
like arthritis. All postures and movements are accomplished with support of a chair. Experience a new connection to your
body by moving, stretching, and strengthening all major muscle groups with a mindful and powerful breath that creates
energy and relieves stress from body and mind. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
Instructor: Jill Doughty – YogaFit trained; certified in Group Fitness by the Aerobics
and fitness Association of America
Tuesday
10:40-11:40 a.m.
Fitness, Vitality and Health
This dynamic and energetic workout is open to all ages and fitness levels, male and female. It’s a total fitness workout to
improve stamina, strength and stretch. Low-impact aerobics rev up your cardiovascular system, and light weights condition
and strengthen the major muscle groups. Pilates and yoga techniques lengthen and tone your entire body. Each session
ends with gentle movements to relax and maintain flexibility. Wear loose clothing and shoes with good support.
Instructor: Carol Piper – Bachelor’s degreed in health and physical education;
taught 10 years in a local school system; more than 30 years leading adult classes
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– February, May, August, November –
and delivered to all households and businesses
in the City of Grosse Pointe Woods.
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Membership
package with
6 visits:
$48 resident
$53 non-resident
8:35-9:25 a.m.
Pay-per-day:
$10 resident
$11 non-resident
Membership
package (good
for any yoga or
fitness class) with
6 visits:
$30 resident
$33 non-resident
Pay-per-day:
$6 resident
$7 non-resident
Membership
package (good
for any yoga or
fitness class) with
6 visits:
$30 resident
$33 non-resident
Pay-per-day:
$6 resident
$7 non-resident
Membership
package (good
for any yoga or
fitness class) with
6 visits:
$30 resident
$33 non-resident
Pay-per-day:
$6 resident
$7 non-resident
Quick link to GPW online
Scan this box with your smart phone for quick and
easy access to the Grosse Pointe Woods website.
It’s your link to the latest news and information.
www.gpwmi.us
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For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods ● November 2014
Grosse Pointe Woods
Community Center
Day
Trips
Call 343-2408
for more information
November 13
Shopping at Great Lakes Crossing
‘Tis the season to shop, shop, shop! Scout out the bargains in this outlet
mall, and take a break for lunch at any of the many restaurants or food
court – all with no worries about driving or parking. AAA members
receive a booklet with additional savings.
Thursday, Nov. 13 ● Bus departs at 9:30 a.m., returning at 3:30 p.m.
$10 residents; $15 non-residents Registration deadline Nov. 6
January 30
Breakfast & DSO Concert
Enjoy breakfast at the Hudson Café followed by The Detroit Symphony
Orchestra Concert, Firebird! Concertmaster Yoonshin Song performs
Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto, and Robert Treviño conducts orchestral
favorites by Strauss and Stravinsky.
Friday, Jan. 30 ● Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. returning at 1 p.m.
$35 residents; $40 non-residents
Registration deadline is Jan. 15
February 10
Greektown Casino
Slots, tables and poker – odds are you’ll have a great time at Greektown
Casino. Let the party begin with $20 in bonus play. Lunch on your own at
one of the casino’s fabulous restaurants.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 ● Bus departs at 9:30 a.m., returning 3 p.m.
$5 residents; $7 non-residents
Registration deadline is Jan. 30
Trip guidelines: Due to the popularity of these trips, payment is due at time of
registration. Registration is accepted until the deadline date or until the bus is full,
whichever comes first. A 10% administrative fee is charged when cancelling trip
reservations before the registration deadline. If reservations are cancelled after the
registration deadline, a portion of the trip fee may be reimbursed as determined on
a case-by-case basis.
Ride with PAATS
Call PAATS – Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Service – at 343-2580 between
7 a.m. and 1 p.m. for low- cost transportation to Grosse Pointe Woods senior
activities. The fare per one-way trip within the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods is
$3; $4 and $5 to other areas. SMART bus tickets are no longer accepted by PAATS,
only on the SMART Connector and fixed routes.
Seeking teen
volunteers
Don’t miss out on the fastest and most
fun way to earn your community
service hours for school or any other
requirement you have. If you are
between the ages of 12 and 17, and
are willing to volunteer time to the
community, contact the Parks and
Recreation office at 343-2408 or
[email protected] to apply for a
volunteer position.
Teens can choose to volunteer for
upcoming events including “Woods
Aglow” on Nov. 25, “Polar Express”
Dec. 11 to 14 and Dec. 18 to 20,
“Winterfest” on Jan. 31, and “MotherSon Movie” on Feb 7.
Toddler
Tumble Time
Monday through Friday
Activities Building
10 a.m. – Noon
Toddlers (ages 5 and under) have
fun while benefiting from guided
motor movement in the Lake Front
Park Activities Building gym.
Tumble Time equipment includes
a large mat and 37 pieces of
large soft-coated module blocks.
Questions? Call 343-2470, ext. 4.
Play cards on
Mondays
Gather with friends from noon
to 4 p.m. Mondays for a pleasant
afternoon of cards, hosted by the City
of Grosse Pointe Woods. At least one
resident must sponsor your foursome.
There is no charge; coffee is provided;
and participants are invited to bring
a lunch or snack. If space becomes
limited, residents will have priority.
Register for e-mail announcements by sending a message to
[email protected]. Put “E-mail Updates” in the subject line.
E-mails are sent approximately every two weeks or as needed.
www.gpwmi.us
November 2014 ● For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods
Outdoor ice skating
is available at all four city parks
– Lake Front, Ghesquiere, CheneTrombley and Sweeney – as
long as the weather cooperates.
Remember, a park pass is required to enter lake
Front Park any time of the year.
Drop by & knit for a bit
Experienced or just getting started, all knitters
and other needleworkers are invited to the
Community Center to sit and knit for a bit
from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday.
Share a great pattern, pick up a tip or new
technique, celebrate your successes and
benefit from the experience of other knitters
in this friendly and informal, weekly
knitting group. No membership is required,
and there is no charge.
For more information, just drop in or call the Community
Center at 343-2408 and leave your name, e-mail address, and
phone number.
Plan your next event
at the Community Center
The Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center is the perfect
place to host that important meeting or festive family
occasion. Rent the Park Room (capacity 80), Garden Room
(capacity 50), or Lake Room (capacity 20), or combine all
three for larger events. The historic Cook Schoolhouse also
can be rented for groups of up to 50 people.
Rental prices are for five-hour blocks of time, including
set-up and clean-up; renting for additional hours is possible.
Tables, chairs and set-up are included in the price of the
rental. Optional items include use of coffee urns, linen table
covers and a projection screen. Use of the Community Center
kitchen is available for an additional fee when the Park Room
is reserved. Alcohol can be served providing the application to
do so has been approved by the Public Safety department and
a $50 permit is obtained in advance.
For complete rental guidelines, fees and availability stop by
the Community Center, or call 343-2408.
For up-to-the-minute news and
announcements regarding City
business and events, go to
www.GPWMI.us
Update
Grosse Pointe Woods Directory
11
Area code 313 unless noted
CITY HALL
20025 Mack Plaza
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday
343-2440
www.gpwmi.us
MAYOR
Robert E. Novitke
(B) (586) 772-6441
(H) 882-5879
[email protected]
DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergencies: Dial 911 - 24 hrs.
Alfred Fincham, Commissioner
343-2420
[email protected]
If you are hearing impaired
and need to reach Public
Safety, call 343-9249 to
access the Telecom Device
for the Deaf (TDD).
COUNCIL
Arthur W. Bryant
(H) 885-2174
(C) 590-0301
[email protected]
BUILDING DEPT
Gene Tutag
343-2426
[email protected]
Vicki A. Granger
(C) 460-5250
[email protected]
MUNICIPAL COURT
Theodore A. Metry, Judge
343-2455
[email protected]
Kevin Ketels
(C) (586) 260-0845
[email protected]
Michael Koester
(C) 655-4190
[email protected]
Todd A. McConaghy
(C) (248) 765-0628
[email protected]
Richard Shetler Jr.
(H) 882-7407
[email protected]
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Alfred Fincham
343-2440
[email protected]
CITY CLERK
Lisa K. Hathaway
343-2440
[email protected]
CITY TREASURER/COMPTROLLER
Dee Ann Irby
343-2440
[email protected]
CITY ASSESSOR
Tom Colombo
343-2452
[email protected]
Julie Moore
Court Administrator
343-2455
[email protected]
DEPT. OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Joseph J. Ahee, Director
Public Works Division
Office Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday–Friday
343-2460
[email protected]
Parks & Recreation Division
Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
343-2470
[email protected]
Lake Front Park
Activities Building
343-2295
Community Center Division
Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
343-2408
[email protected]
Meeting agendas available
All meetings of the City Council, Committee-of-the-Whole, Planning,
Community and Citizens’ Committees and Commissions are open to the
public. Agendas for these meetings are posted in the following locations:
GPW website – www.gpwmi.us
City Hall – 20025 Mack Plaza ● Dept. of Public Safety – public foyer
On exterior municipal bulletin boards located near City parking lots at:
Mack/Lochmoor ● Mack/Broadstone ● Mack/Anita
Mack/Hollywood ● Mack/Ridgemont ● Mack/Newcastle
www.gpwmi.us
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For the Citizens of Grosse Pointe Woods ● November 2014
Senior Citizen Activities
Celebrate the season • • •
Senior Holiday Social
Friday, December 5 • 1 until 4 p.m.
Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center
Buffet - Beverages
Door Prizes - Musical Entertainment
Menu
Roast Beef with Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce
Chicken Piccata with White Wine, Lemon & Capers
Beef Spiedini with Tomato & Asiago Cheese
Whipped Potatoes with Gravy ● Venetian Vegetable Blend
Garden Salad ● Fresh Baked Italian Bread ● Chocolate Cake
Tickets are
$20 Residents - $25 Guests
Call 343-2408
for more information
Relax with
Lunch & a Movie
Enjoy a tasty hot meal at noon,
followed by the featured movie.
Lunch includes the specified entrée,
salad, rolls, dessert and beverages.
Fliers with each movie synopsis and
menu are available at the Community
Center. Advance registration with
payment is required.
$9 residents
$11 non-residents
Coming attractions:
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Captain Phillips
­­Starring Tom Hanks
& Barkhad Abdi
Entrée — Chicken Parmigiana
with Green Beans Amandine
● Register by Nov. 11
Available at
the Community Center
from Nov. 3 through Dec. 1
Tuesday, Jan. 27
The Identical
Have some fun with the Senior Club!
Play cards, socialize and make new friends – it’s all just around the corner at
your Community Center.
The Senior Club meets from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. on the first and third
Thursday of each month, unless otherwise posted. With the payment of annual
dues - $12 in October - you will be treated to various holiday celebrations,
luncheons, cards, Bingo, Bunko and more.
All Grosse Pointe Woods residents over 55 years of age are invited to join.
Contact the Community Center at 343-2408 for more information.
● Senior Club Meeting Schedule ●
Regular Meetings
12:30 p.m. - Community Center
Nov. 6 ● Dec. 4 ● Jan. 15
(No meeting Dec. 18 or Jan. 1)
www.gpwmi.us
Special Events
Nov. 20 ● Thanksgiving Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Community Center
Pre-registration required.
­­Starring Seth Green, Ashley Judd,
Blake Rayne & Ray Liotta
Entrée — Roast Sirloin with
Mushrooms & Au Gratin Potatoes
● Register by Jan. 20
Tuesday, Feb. 17
The Hundred-Foot Journey
­­Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri,
& Juhi Chawla
Entrée — Chicken Piccata with
Potatoes Lyonnaise
● Register by Feb. 10
For more city information
& updates on community
events & activities, go to
www.gpw.mi.us