sterlingmade Spring 2026

parks&recreation

Pickleball 101 Ages 50+ Want to learn more about pickle ball, improve your skills and play in leagues or tournaments? Learn the rules of the game, basic hitting tech niques and other tips and strategies of the game during this 4-week ses sion. Paddles and balls are provided. Instructor: Donna Santi T 3/17-4/7, 6-8 p.m.

50+ Programming S taying active and engaged in life are key components of aging well. The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation team provides a variety of programming specifically geared for individuals over the age of 50. The Senior Center is a great place for many of our events; but programs can also be found at the Community Center, local parks and other locations in the area. Many of our services are free or have low-cost fees, affordable to most. Membership is required to participate in any of our drop-in style programming, can be purchased at any time and is valid for one full year from time of purchase.* The cost is $16 Resident/$32 Non-resident. Membership does not include the cost for classes, trips or special events. Members must still register even if the program mentions the cost is free for members. See the current edition of the Fifty Plus Post for details and a comprehensive listing of current 50+ programming. You won’t find the fountain of youth in our programming, but you will find opportunities to age well, and who doesn’t want to do that! The Fifty Plus Post can be viewed four easy ways: 1. In Print: Available free of charge at the Senior Center, Community Center and the Sterling Heights Public Library. 2. Online: myshpr.net On the home page, click on image of 50+ programs then on the Fifty Plus Post. 3. Emailed: Go to mycommunityonline.com, type in “Sterling Heights” Senior Center and then click on subscribe. 4. Mailed: Get a one-year subscription, (four quarterly issues) at the cost of $13 Resident and $19 non-resident. Make checks payable to: “Treasurer, City of Sterling Heights” Mail to: Fifty Plus Post, P.O. Box 8009, Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009

T 4/14-5/5, 9:15-11:15 a.m. T 5/19-6/9, 9:15-11:15 a.m. T 5/19-6/9, 6-8 p.m. $67/$87 Location: Senior Center

Pickleball Skills & Drills Ages 50+ Learn techniques for serves, ground strokes, 3rd shots, lobs and over heads. Learn winning strategies including shot selection, communi cation, positioning and consistency. Perform drills and play games to im prove skills. Not for beginning players. Instructor: Donna Santi T 3/17-4/7, 9:15-11:15 a.m. T 4/21-5/12, 6-8 p.m. $67/$87 Location: Senior Center Pickleball League Ages 50+ Join our Round Robin Ladder League! Players will play with and against division participants, changing partners after each game. Players will be scheduled and assigned a court based on the previous week’s individual score. Space is limited. Once the league is full, please add yourself to the waitlist and substitute player list.

*Senior Center Sampler Pass and Caregiver Pass also available. For more information, see Fifty Plus Post.

Sterling Heights Minibus Service

Co-ed Doubles Round Robin Ladder League (Player Ranking: 2.5 +) W 4/15-5/20, 12:30-2 p.m. $26/$33 Substitute league players must register at myshpr.net

Curb-to-curb transportation service is offered Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm and after 4 p.m. for some Parks and Recreation programming and City Council Meetings. Riders must be a resident and either over age 55, unable to drive or adults with a qualifying disability. Spots are first come, first served and limited. No same-day service is available. To make an appointment or to request information, email us at shprbus@sterlingheights.gov or call 586-446-2757, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-Noon or 1-4 p.m.

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