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SPORTS  PROGRAMS

  • Tennis - tennis courts are available for public use 
    • Monday through Friday after 12:00 pm
    • All day Saturday and Sunday
  • Tennis Group - mixed doubles tennis for intermediate players
    • Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday beginning May 11
    • Tennis leagues:  8:00 am and 10:00 am (tennis leagues filled for 2009)
      • Tennis leagues are formed annually in May; contact us in early May for sign-up information
      • Players from the previous year are given first option to renew their place in the league
      • As openings become available, new players are assigned
      • Additional leagues will be formed if enough players are interested
  • Tennis Lessonstennis lessons for beginners, and a Tennis Tune-Up for players wanting to brush up on their skills
    • Every Thursday at 8:00 am; $10 for members, $20 for non-members
  • Playing pickleballPickleball - a combination of table tennis, badminton, and tennis; a small equipment fee may apply
      • Traverse City, Michigan grown berries, cherries, peaches, apples, and pickleball.  Yes!  Traverse City, Michigan is 'growing' PICKLEBALL!  Everyday in Michigan, pickleball players hear the "pop" of the pickleball on their paddles and say, "one more game... just for the fun of it!"  Come pickle with us!
    • Lessons and beginner group every Thursday at 10:00 am
    • League play every Wednesday at 1:00 pm
  • Shuffleboard - players meet twice weekly for single and doubles games
    • Begins June 8 at 10:00 am, weather and courts permitting
    • Public Play - whenever courts are available; $1 per person (waived for League members)
      • June through October, weekdays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    • League Play
      • Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am - Noon
      • Reservations required
      • Lessons available; call the Senior Center to set up lessons
    • Shuffleboard Tournaments
      • Art Baur Celebrity Shuffleboard Tournament
        • Held annually on the first Thursday and Friday in August
          • For 2009 - August 6 and 7
        • No charge; sponsored by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home
        • Reservations required
      • Cherry Festival Shuffleboard Tournament
        • Open to all players - free!
        • Held annually on the Thursday during Cherry Festival
        • Reservations due by the Tuesday of Cherry Festival week
        • Tournament starts 9:00 am; usually finished by 4:00 pm
        • Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place in the main event, and 1st and 2nd place Consolation prizes
        • Click HERE to open a new window for the National Cherry Festival site for more information on this and other Senior Events
      • Senior Games Shuffleboard Tournament
        • Held annually in September
        • Click HERE to go to our Senior Games page for additional information
  • Golf Group - men and ladies groups at Bay Meadows
    • Our golf league is loosely structured to allow players of all skill levels to have a social game of golf with their peers
    • Scores are kept on an individual basis only, and not used for league purposes
    • Every Friday beginning June 12
    • Tee times
      • Men - 10:00 am
      • Ladies - 10:30 am
  • Horseshoes - men's and ladies' pits available daily
    • Shoes provided on-site, or bring your own
  • Skiing - winter cross-country skiing and snow shoeing
    • When the snow flies in January
  • Cycling - 1-2 hour local excursions led by facilitator - meet at the Senior Center
    • Check the Senior Center for details
  • Swimming - open swimming at local hotels - no instruction provided - no lifeguard on duty
    • From September to May
    • Check the Senior Center for details and reservations
  • Bowling - at Wilderness Crossing in Grawn
    • $7.50 per person includes shoes and 3 games
      • Senior Center members receive free shoes anytime they bowl at Wilderness Crossing!
    • Every Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Wii Bowling - mixed doubles bowling league
    • Leagues forming every 8 weeks
  • Wii Fit - new program for healthy choices
    • Check the Senior Center for details
  • Billiards
    • Weekdays 8:00 am - 10:00 am
    • Tables also available when other programs are not in progress
  • Darts - whenever other programs are not in progress
  • Men's Competitive Tennis - designed for the more seasoned tennis player
    • Limited to 12 players, with some serving as substitutes
    • $5 for summer season activity card
    • Every Tuesday 8:00 am to 10:00 am, from May until the snow flies
    • Contact us for more information
  • Senior Games - click HERE to go to our Senior Games page
  • Table Tennis
    • Daily 7:45 am - 11:00 am whenever other programs are not in progress

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