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Joseph Walker Williams Center

8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: (313) 628-2039
TTY: 311 or 224-INFO (4636)
Robert Auston, Recreation Center Supervisor

Fall 2008 Schedule

Day

Activity

Age

Monday

6:15-9 a.m.

Walking Club

Adults/Seniors

6:15 a.m. -7:45 p.m.
Weight Room (fee)
Adults/Seniors
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Senior Program
55 & Over
9 - 11 a.m.
Senior Basketball
55 & Over

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Gym Rental (Fee)

Adults

3:30-5:00p.m. 

Homework Help

6-17

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

9-12

3:30-5:30p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

6-12

4:00-5:00 p.m.      

Gym Games

9-12

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Project Art

13-17

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Advisory Council

3rd Monday

5:15– 6:45 p.m.

Instructional Basketball

912

5:15– 6:45 p.m.

Game Room / Table Games

13-17

7:00-8:454 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

18&Over

7:15-8:45 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

16&Over

Tuesday  

6-10 a.m.

Walking Club

Adults/Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Gym Rental (Fee)

Adults

3:30-5:00p.m.                  

Homework Help

6-12

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

9-12

3:30-5:30p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

6-12

4:00-5:00 p.m.      

Gym Games

9-12

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

13-17

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Teen Council

13-17

5:30-8:45 p.m.

League Games

11-17

7:15-8:45p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

18&Over

Wednesday

6-10 a.m.

Walking Club

Adults/Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Gym Rental (Fee)

Adults

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

9-12

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Open Gym

13-17

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

6-12

4:00-6:00p.m.

Homework Help

6-17

4:00-6:00p.m.

Hot Spot

13-17

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

13-17

5:30-8:45 p.m.                    

League Games

11-17

7:00-8:45 p.m.

Game Room / Table Games

18&Over

Thursday

6-10 a.m.

Walking Club

Adults/Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Gym Rental (Fee)

Adults

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Arts & Crafts

9-12

3:30 –5:30 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

6-12

4:00-6:00p.m.

Homework Help

6-17

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Gym Games

9-12

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Instructional basketball

9-12

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

13-17

7:00-8:45p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

18&Over

7:15-8:45p.m.

Elmhurst

18&Over

Friday

6-10 a.m.

Walking Club

Adults/Seniors

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Gym Rental (Fee)

Adults

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Movie Day

9-12

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Open Gym

13-17

3:30-5:30p.m. 

Game Room/Table Games

6-12

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Gym Games

9-12

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Instructional Basketball

13-17

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

13-17

7:00 – 8:45 p.m.

Game Room/Table Games

18&Over

7:15-8:45p.m.

Volleyball CO-ED

16&Over

Saturday 

9:15-11a.m. 

Gym Rental

 

11:00 a.m. –5:00p.m. 

Pee Wee Basketball

6-8

1:00-4:45 p.m.

Table Tennis

12&Over

Weight Room 

Fees: $60.00 / 6 months - $110.00 / 12 months

6:00-10:00 a.m.

Adults/Seniors

M-F

3:30-7:30 p.m.

Adults/Seniors  

M-F

9:00-5:00p.m.

Adults/Seniors

Sat.

Pool Schedule

Pool Schedule

  

 

Time

Activity
Age 

Day 





6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. 

Lap Swim
 18   & Over

M-F

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

 Arthritis Aerobics (fee)
 18 & Over
M,W,F

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Water Aerobics (fee) 
 18 & Over

M,W,F

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Deep Water Aerobics
18 & Over

T & Th

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Adult Lap Swim
18 & Over

M-F

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Adult Swim Lessons
18 & Over

M-F

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Youth Open Swim
6-12

M-F

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Youth Swim Lessons
6-12

M,W,F

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Teen Lessons/Free Swim
13-17

T & Th

5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Williams Swim Team
12-18

M-F

7:00-8:00 p.m.
Family Swim
Families
T & Th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Water Aerobics (fee)
18 & Over
M,W,F
8:00-8:45 p.m.
Adult Lap Swim
18 & Over
M-F
Saturday Pool Schedule
  
9:15-11:15 a.m.
 Lap Swim
18 & Over
 
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Open Swim
6-12
 
1:15-2:45 p.m.
Open Swim
13-17
 
3:00-4:45 p.m.
Family Swim
Families
 

Senior Schedule

Senior Activities Williams

 

Time

Activity     

Monday 

6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. 

Lap Swim

6:15 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Walking Club

6:15 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Weight Room (Free)

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Arthritis Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Water Aerobics (Free)

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Checkers, Cards & Pool

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Chair Aerobics

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Fabric Art

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Food & Friendship

Tuesday 

6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. 

Lap Swim

6:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. 

Walking Club

6:15 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Weight Room (Free)

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 

Arthritis Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Deep Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Checkers, Cards & Pool

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Senior Basketball

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Chair Aerobics

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Hustle Class (Beginners)

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

Luncheon Club (1st)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  

Food & Friendship

Wednesday

6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Lap Swim

6:15 a.m. - 9 a.m.  

Walking Club

6:15 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Weight Room (Free)

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 

Arthritis Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Checkers, Cards & Pool

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

HAP Water Aerobics (Free)

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Chair Aerobics

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

Literature

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bridge Club

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Birthday Celebration (2nd)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.                

Food & Friendship

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Literature

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Movies/Computers

Thursday 

6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Lap Swim

6:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. 

Walking Club

6:15 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

Weight Room (Free)

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Arthritis Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Deep Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Checkers, Cards & Pool

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Hustle Class (Advance)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Beading & Crochet

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sewing

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Food & Friendship

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Bridge Club

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Bingo

Friday

6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Lap Swim

6:15 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Walking Club

6:15 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Weight Room (Free)

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Arthritis Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Water Aerobics (Free 55&Over)

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  

Checkers, Cards & Pool

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

HAP Water Aerobics (Free)

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bridge Club

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Food & Friendship

Recreation Center Policies:

Children MUST have a valid membership card to participate.  Membership Cards are FREE.  Please check with the Center for the days and times Membership Cards are issued.

Children and teens must be engaged in staffed activities to remain at the Recreation Center.  Wandering around, being in unchaperoned areas, and loitering is forbidden.  Respect for center property and staff is MANDATORY!

For safety reasons remember that all gym activities for all ages require proper gym attire: gym shorts, shirt, and gym shoes.  Please send a lock with your child to be used each day.  Locks must be removed each day from the lockers.  The City of Detroit, Department of Recreation is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items.
Swim Policy:

Everyone must have a membership card to swim.  Please be prepared to present it when you sign-in. 

Swim items needed: Swim suit or trunks with a lining, soap, towel, and a lock.

Everyone must take a soap shower in the nude before entering the pool.  SWIM ATTIRE MUST BE CARRIED INTO THE CENTER.  Swimsuits cannot be worn under clothing (Health Department Rule).  No cut-off swimsuits, body suits, halter tops, or gym shorts can be worn in the swimming pool.

Family Swim:

Family Swim is for adults and children together.  All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must bring children in order to participate.

ALL POOL VISITORS MUST HAVE A LOCK FOR LOCKERS!

Tentative Schedule---Be sure to check bulletin board, signs and outdoor display DAILY for changes.