The Bennett Recreation Center and the Barnard Community Center will be CLOSED from December 24-January 1. We will re-open on Monday, January 2nd for regular business at 9 a.m.

The Howell Area Aquatic Center will be open over the holidays!  Holiday hours are as follows:

Open: Monday, December 19 - Thursday, December 22 for normal programs plus Free Cycling!

Closed: Friday, December 23 - Monday, December 26

Open: Tuesday, December 27 - Friday, December 30 for normal programs plus Holiday Swims and Free Cycling!

Closed: Saturday, December 31 - Monday, January 2, re-opening for our winter schedule Tuesday, January 3  

Ski & Snowboard Club

Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to join the Howell Ski & Snowboard Club that is being coordinated by the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority.  Weekly trips to Mt. Brighton will take place on Saturdays throughout the winter season for a  discounted rate.

You can't beat $15 for a Rope Tow Ticket compared to $29 for full price ticket at the window.  Or the discounted rate for an All Area Lift Ticket of $23 compared to $36 for full price ticket at the window. Or ski rental rates of $18 compared to $28 at the window.  If you are an avid skier or just want to learn, we can guarantee that we'll save you hundreds of dollars just by joining the Howell Ski & Snowboard Club!

The initial cost to join the Howell Ski & Snowboard Club is $70 and this will cover a  booklet of 4 rope tow tickets, and free lessons each week for those 8 years and over (for those younger than 8, group lessons need to be coordinated in advance.)  Booklets of 4 rope tow tickets after the initial membership will be $60/each.

Did you know that over one half of Americans who pass away in a given year do so without an estate plan or will? Many of us make donations of time or funding to organizations that we value.  Making decisions about how our funds will be managed when we are gone can be very beneficial to the people and organizations we care about in our lives and community.  We hope that you consider the Howell Senior Center as one of those valuable organizations.  There are many ways that you can consider and implement "Planned Giving " including:

• A specified dollar amount stated in a will or trust
• Tangible personal property
• Retirement or insurance plans
• Memorial Gifts

If you have named the Howell Senior Center in your will or estate plan, or if you are planning to, we hope you will share this information with us. Please contact Deborah E. Mikula, Director at dmikula@howellrecreation.org or 517-546-0693 ext. 7702 if you have any questions about planned giving or would like to name the Howell Senior Center as a recipient of your generosity.

Holiday in the Park

Winter Swim Register is Now Open! Space is limited so register for swim lessons before the classes fill up. Classes start between January 7th and 11th, so call us today to sign up at 517-540-8355 to reserve your spot.

Call 517-546-0693 ext 0 or register online:

www.howellrecreation.org

The Howell Area Aquatic Center will be having Open Swim during the holidays.  The dates are as follows:

Thursday, December 22 from 1:00pm-2:30pm

Tuesday, December 27 from 1:00pm-2:30pm

Wednesday, December 28 from 7:00pm-8:30pm

Thursday, Decemebr 29 from 1:00pm-2:30pm 

Holiday Swims are all $2.50 each

Michigan Recreation & Parks Association (MRPA) and the Detroit Pistons are working together to give you special discounted tickets for select games.  Reserve your seats early; these games will sell out!  Click here for more information.

Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority is looking for someone to instruct a preschool playgroup from June to August. The instructor would plan educational activities, play time as well as arts and crafts.

 If you have a preschool aged child and are interested in instructing the class, the price of your child's registration fee could be waived.   

We are open to all ideas for summer fun with our preschool age children.  Anyone interested in instructing should contact Debbie Mikula at 517-546-0693 ext. 7702 or at dmikula@howellrecreation.org.