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Hundreds have turned out each Wednesday evening throughout the summer for the Riverview Recreation Department’s free Concert in the Park series, which began in early July. Classic rock, Top 40, country music and more have already filled the air at Young Patriots Park. Although summer is waning, there is still time to get out and get you groove on with three more concerts scheduled. On Aug, 17 Shake Down, who recently rocked the first-ever concert on the Course will be on hand to perform some classic rock; on Aug. 24 it’s Atomic Radio with pop, rock and hip-hop music; and on Aug. 31 the series closes out with a visit from Marleyritaville playing Jimmy Buffett inspires music. See you at the park!

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There is still plenty to do this summer in our city

My fellow Riverview residents, summer is in full swing and so are all the activities going on in our city. Our Concerts in the Park are going strong with 4 of the concerts taking place already. With 5 more planned ANDREW for Wednesday SWIFT evenings starting at 6:30pm at Young Patriot’s Park there’s likely a band you’ll enjoy. And speaking of concerts, Riverview held its first Concert-on-the-Course in mid-July. This Pine Knob style concert drew more than 200 concert goers. The weather was a little on the warm side. But with food and drink available, all those who made the short trek from the Riverview Highlands parking lot to the 3rd hole of the Golf Practice Facility enjoyed a great concert by one of Riverview’s favorite bands, Shakedown. To secure that perfect spot spectators started showing up before 4 p.m. when the gates opened. They found the Riverview Highlands portable bar for their refreshment needs and BobbieQues Red Food Truck and A Serendipity Cakery for their nutritional needs. The feedback we received convinced us to do this again next year. Plans are already underway to make this concert a much bigger and better event. Our staff is always looking for ways to show off our golf course and practice facility to golfers and nongolfers alike. As I am writing this article the Riverview Neighborhood Watch group is preparing to set up for their National Night Out Event at Young Patriot’s Park. This group led by resident Brian Webb has been working hard preparing for this event. The goal is to bring the community together with our first responders. There will be bouncy houses, a water slide, and Carey Ann the Clown for the younger ones. For all those attending there will be A Serendipity Cakery, emergency vehicles, and plenty of first responders for you to get to know and show your appreciation for their efforts. Added this year and what promises to be a favorite is a dunk tank. For a minimal donation you will have the opportunity to put our new Police Chief

Hundreds of spectators turned out for the first ever Concert on the Course featuring the band Shakedown. Response to the event was so good, city officials are already planning to do it again.

John Allen, in the tank. Or if you prefer to put the mayor underwater, you’ll have that chance too. For those of you who may have missed it, the Tirami Su’ restaurant building has gone up for sale. The owners of the building have waited long enough for the establishment to open. I would also like to remind everyone that contrary to the experts on Facebook, Metro City Church and the City of Riverview did not play a role in keeping the restaurant from opening. The owners of Tirami Su’ have a liquor license and that was never at issue. A few other items important to our community are the formation of an Ad Hoc Marijuana Business Research Committee. The representatives of council on this committee are Councilwoman O’Neil, Councilman Norton and Councilwoman Gunaga. Please provide them with your opinion and input if we should allow marijuana dispensaries in our city. At some point the Ad Hoc committee will

be making a recommendation to the council if we should or should not open these types of establishments within our borders. Another item I do have is an update on when the Wayne County Facilities Inclusion Committee will meet to decide if they approve our requested expansion of the Riverview Land Preserve. That decision will likely not be made until after the election in November. The importance of the expansion and the financial impact to Riverview and the entire Downriver Region are something we need to be laser focused on. All we need to do is to study the impact of the closure of the DTE coal powered plant and the closing of Solutia on their impact to the City of Trenton’s budget. There will be a bigger impact to our budget if the land preserve were to close. The only difference is we have time to make changes to lessen the impact of the closing. And according to a July 28th Crain’s Detroit article the land just north of

the International Wildlife Preserve in Trenton was purchased by a St. Louis based industrial developer. This development will take time and only partially replace their lost tax base. I always like to close on a positive note. We have joined forces with the Southgate Rotary to sponsor a faith and law enforcement community event. This is similar to the National Night Out that took place earlier this month. The new event is part of a national program called “Faith & Blue” program. This event focuses on building relationships with our faith based organizations and our police department. The whole community is invited to participate in the day of resolution and reconciliation. There will prizes, games and a meet and greet. To learn more please visit FaithandBlue.org. We look forward to seeing you all there at Young Patriots Park on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 2 - 4 p.m.

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RIVERVIEW SCHOOLS

Summer Enrichment sparks learning, engagement for students This summer the Riverview Community School District has offered an expansive eight-week enrichment program offering a variety of academic-, athletic- and artistic-related courses for students entering grades K-8. The turnout has been quite considerable as nearly

650 students have been registered for classes, many of which have joined the program for numerous weeks. Not only are students greeted by the excitement and engagement of our dedicated Riverview teachers and support staff members, but they are provided with complimentary breakfast and lunch every morning

by the wonderful food service staff who bring healthy food choices to the kids with a smile. Being able to provide our students with structure, safety and enjoyment has been a real point of light for the district and we look forward to continuing the program for many years to come!

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RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

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The Riverview Community School District is participating in the State of Michigan’s “School of Choice Program” and accepting enrollment from students who live in any Wayne County School District. A completed online application must be received between August 11th and August 26th at 3 p.m. For information please call or visit our website:

Riverview Community School District 13425 Colvin, Riverview, MI 48193 www.riverviewschools.com | 734-285-9660, ext. 9 It is the policy of Riverview Community School District that no discriminatory practices based on gender/sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, or in policies governing student conduct and attendance.

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City officials would like to remind Riverview residents about some common codes ADDRESS DISPLAY Make addresses visible from the street and attached to the building. The numbers shall contrast from their background and must be no less than four inches in height.

ALLEY Residents are responsible for the alley behind their home. Keep trash cans stored outside of the alleyway, except after 5 p.m. the day before trash day and 12 hours after trash collection on trash day. Usually this will be within the fenced-in area of a resident’s property. Maintain grass and weeds so that they are cut below 8 inches. Remove any debris or trash left from trash collection or that has blown into the alleyway adjacent to your property. Do not park or store vehicles in the alleyway. Do not post signs within the alleyway. Do not build within the alleyway, including fences or sheds.

continuously absent for 24 hours from that location and surrounding area. RENTALS An inspection is required for any residential rentals that are multi-unit, existing, etc. Inspections are conducted every (3) years. A certificate of compliance is required. Contact the Building Department for applications, inspections, and fees. Residential Home Sales an inspection is required for any residential property that is placed up for sale or transferred. Properties sold without a certificate of occupancy are required to sign a pre-occupancy agreement agreeing to correct all violations shown on the inspection report. Contact the Building Department for applications, inspections and fees.

Parking on the lawn is prohibited in Riverview.

BOAT RAMP A permit (sticker) is required to use any portion of the City of Riverview’s boat ramp. A permit can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office. Boat ramp permits cannot be used for boatchartering services. Vehicles and boats without a permit will be ticketed.

GARAGES AND SHEDS A permit is required to install or replace a garage and/or shed and can be obtained through the Building Department. Concrete foundations or rat walls are required by code for both garages and sheds. Sheds cannot be placed on the ground and must be located in the rear yard. Detached accessory structures (including garages) shall not be located closer than three feet to any lot line nor located in any easement or required front yards. Height Detached accessory structures shall be limited in height to 14 feet. GRASS CLIPPINGS Grass clippings in the street are considered litter and clogs up the sewers. Properly dispose of the grass clippings in refuse (paper) bags or marked containers.

FIREWOOD Storage of firewood must be on a rack at least eight (8) inches off of the ground. Storage height may not exceed four (4) feet, including ground clearance and must be in the rear yard area at least (3) feet from the property line. All firewood must be cut into usable lengths not to exceed 24 inches.

GRASS AND WEEDS Grass and weeds over eight (8) inches for developed properties and over ten (10) inches for vacant properties is in violation of the City Ordinance. Developed properties including homes and businesses will be posted once a year with a violation notice for grass exceeding eight (8)

BLIGHT There are many types of issues that can be considered blight on your property, whether residential or commercial. Blight includes: unlicensed / inoperable motor vehicles, construction materials being stored when no construction is being performed, piles of trash, debris, etc. Residents should maintain their property and keep it free from any types of blight.

inches. If the grass is not cut within (3) days of the date of the violation notice the city will cut the grass at the expense of the property owner. PARKING ON THE GRASS Motor vehicles cannot be parked on the grass. Motor vehicles may be parked in the street (where allowed), parking lot, driveway, or in the garage. Do not park motor vehicles so that they block the city sidewalk. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING Recreational vehicles including boats and trailers must be stored in the rear or side of the house at least (2) feet back from the front house line. Equipment and vehicles may be parked on the premises including driveways, except on the front lawn for a period of not more than 72 hours. All recreational equipment and vehicles must be kept in good repair and carry a current year’s license or registration. No person shall park any recreational equipment or vehicle on streets, alleys, highways or other public places longer than 72 hours unless such equipment or vehicle is

SIDEWALKS Property owners are responsible to keep the City sidewalk abutting or adjacent to their property in good repair. Citizens concerned about sidewalks in disrepair must make a formal complaint with the City. SWIMMING POOLS A permit is required to install a swimming pool and can be obtained through the Building Department. The Code requires swimming pools to comply with several laws for the safety of everyone. Swimming pools must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. TRASH (SPECIAL PICKUP) Special trash pickup is for debris that cannot be picked with your regular weekly rubbish (tree, branches, building materials, concrete, stone, etc.) Trash for special pickup can be put at the curb 24 hours prior to pickup. To schedule a special pickup call the Department of Public Works at 734-281-4270. YARD WASTE Shall be placed in a 32-gallon (or less) receptacle with a “YARD WASTE” sticker displayed on the front of the container or refuse (paper) bags specifically designed for holding yard waste.

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Despite valid concerns, localism is resurging Wyandotte’s Street Art Fair is receding in the rear view mirror again. This edition came during a unique time in American life, in that people were just so darned eager to get out and about and begin to enjoy doing stuff in public, and especially at this event that so many people love and support. So last year’s fair was an experiment in response to specific conditional needs Peter and wants. Rose The upshot was a strong level of support and appreciation of virtually the entire community of permanent merchants, bars and restaurants for the afterglow of that surreal fair experience. After much conversation and debate, the fair continued on in the new mode, wherein heavy amplified music and cordoned off crowds by the riverfront were replaced by the bars and restaurants taking care of the alcohol demand, benefiting them all while diminishing the perception of the Wyandotte Street Art Fair being an alcohol event. Artists and Crafters had really strong sales and enjoyed their four days, as did merchants, restaurants and bars. For all of us that help comprise the Wyandotte experience, the word seems to be pretty darned positive. If you played any role in making the fair the success it was, thank you. If you have, over the years, gotten out of the habit of attending for reasons of “been there, done that” or aversion to the “party scene”, do yourself a favor

And as the dust settles and we get back into doing business the way we do the other 361 days of the year and having the results of the fair to factor in for our years, we are not just tired, but hyped up with the challenges that lie ahead for the rest of 2022 and beyond.

and come back next year. With all the small businesses that temporarily line our streets, you get a chance to make a positive impact on an individual’s wellbeing, while getting some awesome stuff that can’t be replicated. Art Fairs lend an air of “alternative reality” to the cities they take place in. I have been to so many over the years; still have not lost the sense of fun and discovery that each one brings to us all because we support them. I may be the only person in Wyandotte that wishes for a longer fair, because I hate to see that reality proven as temporary. We do more business than in any other four-day window of the year, and then it has to go away? Ah, well, it wouldn’t be a fair if it was permanent, I know that. And as the dust settles and we get back into doing business the way we do the other 361 days of the year and having the results of the fair to factor in for our years, we are not just tired, but hyped up with the challenges that lie ahead for the rest of 2022 and beyond. I love my job, I love doing things the way I know they need to be done, even if those ways are limited because

we are, after all, small businesses, not scaled up in any way. I’m lucky to have been at this for 50 years. I have not been chronicling it as I do on these pages forever, though. That’s a five-year affair. Since I took up this gauntlet that Go Big Multimedia publisher Will Evans forced me at gunpoint to accept, so much has changed. Changes for the bad have become even more of calls to action for me to scream bloody murder about. When I have the opportunity to be read by everyone in the zip codes that make up a majority of our sales, I feel it my responsibility to do so (as you may have gathered by now). Likewise, though: Changes for the good have also come to pass. Having been an advocate for local and independent over national for decades, I have never stopped being interested in what the efforts of so many more across the nation are doing to change the perceptions of residents and consumers everywhere. And I never tire of telling my readers all about positive change that bodes well for the future. There has been a steady surge of positivity for what we locals and

indies do. I think the fear of losing businesses that matter to us has had a residual effect on us all. We seem to understand a lot more that making sure such businesses don’t go away is the responsibility of each and every one of us. It’s called a “community,” and members of that community are making their awareness of how they fit into that truth known to the likes of me by their actions, not just words. Meanwhile, the likes of Amazon forge ahead, capturing more and more of the US economy. Now they are after niches of the medical industry. Remember what I told you years ago, and I wasn’t lying or exaggerating: Amazon wants and aims to be the US economy, not just control it. So trust me, you’re not going to hear me pull back on the earnest efforts to destroy Amazon single handedly in my lifetime. There are other threats out there. Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar are companies, growing like a weed. Walmart continues to be a predatory company that refuses to stop foisting off responsibility to the state for benefits that they should be shouldering. All I can do is not go there, ever, and to tell you why so maybe you will agree and switch in an “anti” mode – not positive and not just neutral. But meanwhile, things are on the upswing for local and independent. People really are more interested than ever about doing business with businesses more honest and genuine than hedge fund, private equity and stock market funding of the fake retail that has done its damndest to put all indies out of business.

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“Pine Knob” comes to Riverview Hundreds flock to free outdoor concert on the hill By Dave Gorgon

“Pine Knob” came to Riverview this summer and the result may have been the start of a new musical tradition on the practice golf course at Riverview Highlands. For decades, entertainment lovers have flocked to the Pine Knob Music Theatre – formerly DTE Energy Music Theatre – in Clarkston to enjoy the music of mostly bigname bands, comedy acts, family shows and community functions in one of the country’s top-ranked amphitheaters that happens to be built into the Pine Knob skiing facility. The concerts often carry a big-ticket price, depending on the band. The golf committee at Riverview Highlands, looking to expand entertainment opportunities in the Downriver area and increase exposure to the premier golf facility, held its first “Concert on the Course” on Sunday, July 10, on the hill that makes up part of the Highlands Golf Practice Facility. The band was local favorite Shakedown, which traditionally performs during the city’s Concert in the Park series and the annual tree-lighting ceremony over the Christmas holidays. The price tag? Free! A crowd estimated at 225 to 250 local residents turned out for the debut concert, sitting on lawn chairs and blankets, complete with the opportunity to purchase from food trucks along with beer and wine. The three-hour show has drawn rave reviews and left the golf committee looking ahead to another show next year. “I thought it was absolutely incredible,” said Mayor Andrew Swift. “This has been on my bucket list for some time. We’re looking for ways to show off the golf course to new people. This is one way to do it. We’ll try to make it bigger and better for next year.” Concert on the Course was a year in the making, the Mayor said. “We were looking for another unique event to hold at our premier golf course.” Last year, the golf club was home to Clubs

and Chrome, which combined a golf outing with a car show featuring classic vehicles. Shortly after that outing, Swift got together with City Manager Doug Drysdale and Assistant City Manager Jeff Dobek to “brainstorm” ideas to show off Riverview Highlands to golfers and non-golfers alike. “We came up with the idea of a Pine Knob-style concert,” Swift said. “With its rolling hills and large open areas along with an access road, the Riverview Highlands Golf Practice Facility was the perfect logical choice.” The Mayor presented the concept to the Highlands golf committee, which voted unanimously to move forward with the event. “Early on, we decided that we would look for sponsors for this very unique event,” he said. “Because of the generous donations from several Riverview businesses and our own resident philanthropists, we were able to finance the concert with minimal cost to the city.” Food was provided by BobbieQues Red Food Truck and A Serendipity Cakery. Drinks were served by Riverview Highlands staff.

“Shakedown delivered another awesome performance, and the concert goers were quite enthusiastic,” Swift said. “With a crowd that was estimated well over 200, we are grateful and encouraged that next year it will be bigger and better,” Swift said. Response on the City of Riverview Facebook social media page has been positive. “It was a really awesome event and thank you to all the participants who made this happen,” said Barb Prusak. Jennifer Charbon called the Concert on the Course “a wonderful event.” Pamela McLaughlin called the concert “absolutely awesome.” Mayor Swift thanked those involved in promotion, advertising, staging and other sponsorship, including Miko and Mike Ceaser of Ceasers Capital Management, Bellaire Senior Living, Michigan House Senior Living, the Bacall Family, Riverview Highlands, plus the city, Parks and Recreation, the Department of Public Works, Police Department, Riverview Land Preserve and others. The Mayor said he is looking for additional feedback from those in attendance. The goal is to make the event “bigger and better.”

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Michael and Kathleen Thompson join Marilyn and Damien Chorkey at the 75th anniversary of Bob-Jo’s. The Thompsons traveled from out of state for a funeral and a graduation party and stopped by the frozen custard stand while they were in town.

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In fact, the cones were free if you were wearing a Bob-Jo’s T-shirt. People came to the party from as far away as Florida and Florida to enjoy treats and share memories. “I’ve been coming here since back in the early ‘60s,” said Allen Park resident Bob Reeves, who was once again sitting at one of the picnic tables next to Denise Bone. “The custard is good – very good.” Delaney McClain insisted on coming all the way from Troy with her mother and grandparents. She gave up being a vegetarian for the moment to enjoy something she almost never eats: a small vanilla See SWEET, Page 29

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Continued from page 28 custard cone with rainbow sprinkles. “Any time I get it, I take a picture and post it” online, said McClain, as she indulged. Gail and Luke Robinson of Woodhaven reminisced about the day three years earlier when they stopped by Bob-Jo’s all dressed up after their wedding at St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Riverview. They paid for treats for the entire wedding party and posed in front of the stand. “We visit every year on our anniversary,” Gail said. And they were there celebrating Bob-Jo’s 75th anniversary with 18-month-old daughter Bernadette. Manager Cristina Booza said her favorite part of any day Bob-Jo’s is open from April to September – usually just before Easter through the second weekend of September – are the memories of the customers. “They say ‘my dad took me here,’ ‘my gramma and grampa took me here.’ I love to hear the stories,” she said. Booza’s brother Tony Ricchiuti is president of Bob-Jo’s. He and business partner Rob McGregor took over about 12 years ago from their dads, Herman Ricchiuti and Larry “Mac” McGregor, who had been friends since second grade and went all in to buy the custard stand at the end of summer in 1985. Booza said Bob-Jo’s has been in her family for half of the 75 years. Larry has passed away; Herman is 82 years old. “Dad had been a widow for a long time,” Booza

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said. “It was a great thing for him to have this, especially after mom died. Tony started working with him in the evenings.” Despite researching “in the archives and history, we never were able to have the exact date” Bob-Jo’s opened or what year it moved from Eureka Road and Fort Street to its current location. The sign out front says the shop has been “serving Downriver since 1947.” She said the anniversary celebration was a way of giving back to loyal patrons. The shop’s “standard” is chocolate, vanilla and twist frozen custard. They also serve banana splits, flurries, slushes, shakes, parfaits and more. “We always have vanilla yogurt every single day,”

she said. “Our flavor of the day on Saturday was blue moon. That is the kids’ favorite. It’s all about our customers, but also about our kids. There are a lot of sad faces when we don’t have blue moon.” In keeping with tradition, it wouldn’t be an anniversary party without Carey Ann and her Clown Caravan. Carey Ann the Clown painted faces and customers were able to visit with popular characters Elsa, a Minion, Ariel the Mermaid, Paw Patrol’s Marshall and Spider-Man. Carey Ann (Carol Ann Owens of Riverview) was on hand for Bob-Jo’s 50th anniversary 25 years ago and they posed for a photo on both special days with Booza’s son Jonathan, who is now 27 years old. Booza said Bob-Jo’s typically employs 12 to 18 girls from local high schools in Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Southgate, Woodhaven and Gibraltar. Who knows how many have worked summers at the custard stand? “We had a guy come in last week who said his mother was one of the original persons who worked here,” Booza said. The anniversary celebration “went great,” said Booza, who grew up in Melvindale and lives in Canton. “We were busy from morning to night. We were very blessed by the weather… All the kids that were here had a good time.” Kathleen Thompson, who grew up in Wyandotte, went on a date to Bob-Jo’s with her future husband and recently celebrated her 41st wedding anniversary, said a visit to her former hometown wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Bob-Jo’s. “You can’t get blue moon like this anywhere else in the country,” she said. “The custard is so good.”

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734-281-4219 Register Online for the Craft & Cooking Classes at: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/riverview-mi/catalog MORNING STRETCH & TONE

Start your day with this 45 minute, no/low impact, low intensity workout that will tone your muscles, increases your range of motion, balance and flexibility, and help you to relieve stress. Through a series of simple stretching and toning exercises, participants will find improvements in overall functionality of the body. Please bring a mat and a pair of 1 up to 5 lb. hand weights. Chairs provided for those who do not wish to go on the floor. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Tues. 9:00-9:45 a.m. Sept. 6 - Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 8) Cost: $5.00 drop in Class Limit: 20, City Hall Gym

EVENING TOTAL BODY TONING

This head to toe workout will start with a quick warm up, followed by a 20 minute arm routine, a set of body toning exercises and ﬁnish up with an awesome stretch. Please bring a mat and a pair of 1 up to 5 lb. hand weights. Chairs provided for those who do not wish to go on the ﬂoor. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Thurs. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sept. 8 - Dec. 15 (No class Nov. 24) Cost: $5.00 drop in Class Limit: 20, City Hall Gym

CLASSIC CARDIO + WEIGHTS

This awesome cardio class is taught in a low-impact format. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to “pick it up” or “keep it down” to ﬁt your own needs. The second half of class uses light weights (instructor supplied) to challenge and strengthen muscles, leaving you stronger from head to toe. Enjoy some fabulous music and ﬁnish class with a great stretch. Leave feeling GREAT! Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 - Dec. 19 (No class Oct. 31 & Nov. 7) Cost: $5.00 drop in Class Limit: 20, City Hall Gym

CARDIO DRUMMING GOLD

Easy to follow routines that target your whole body. This class is perfect for the beginner and is designed for any ability and can be tailored to your level. Gold classes are great for any age but targets the exercise needs of ages 45 and up. Please bring (up to 75 cm) exercise ball, drumsticks and a bucket for your ball to sit on. If you would like to give it a try, we do have some equipment to borrow. Chairs provided for those who do not wish to stand. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Tues. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Sept. 6 - Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 8) Thurs. 7:10-8:10 p.m. Sept. 8 - Dec. 15 (No class Nov. 24) Cost: $5.00 drop in Class Limit: 20 , City Hall Gym

CARDIO RHYTHM WALKING

Combinations are easy to follow and so much fun. Light weights for muscular strengthening round out your class. There is no ﬂoor work. You’ll be singing as you get ﬁt with walking combinations. You should come and check it out! Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti Wed. 9:00-10:00 a.m. Sept. 14 - Dec. 21 (No class Oct. 5 & Nov. 9) Cost: $5.00 drop in Class Limit: 20, City Hall Gym

FALL FLORAL WREATH

If you ever wanted to learn how to make a wreath, this is the class you do not want to miss. I have an amazing amount of beautiful fall flowers, sunflowers, embellishments, pumpkins, woodland creatures, leaves, berries, ribbons, and flowers picks to choose from. The design possibilities are endless on a 14” grapevine wreath. Your wreath will have a value of $200.00 when completed. Top quality flowers and ribbons! This is the deal you have been looking for! Please bring a hot glue gun with hot glue sticks, wire cutters and scissors. If you do not have these, I have extras to borrow. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Sunday, Sept. 18 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. City Hall Activity Room C Class Fee $10.00 must be pre-registered by Sat., Sept. 17 No refunds after this date.

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