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The Dodge Park Splash Pad will close for the 2019 season at 8 PM on Monday, September 2, 2019.

This grief support group is an 8-week experience that will give you insight on both how to handle grief as well as a community of other group members who also have recently encountered loss. This group will offer you a safe and trustworthy place to sort through the emotions you are experiencing as a result of your loss while discovering new hope for tomorrow. Group Leader: Jesse Stirnemann, McLaren Hospice of Sterling Heights Bereavement Coordinator. For specific questions about the group call: Jesse Stirnemann at (810) 406-9037 or email at jesse.stirnemann@mclaren.org

Please join us under the Dodge Park Farmers Market pavilion for our Polish Festival on September 5, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free! We'll have authentic Polish food, live entertainment, fun activities for kids and a Bier Garten (starting at 5:00 p.m.). Our Farmers Market will also be open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. so that you can do a little shopping as well.

This grief support group is an 8-week experience that will give you insight on both how to handle grief as well as a community of other group members who also have recently encountered loss. This group will offer you a safe and trustworthy place to sort through the emotions you are experiencing as a result of your loss while discovering new hope for tomorrow. Group Leader: Jesse Stirnemann, McLaren Hospice of Sterling Heights Bereavement Coordinator. For specific questions about the group call: Jesse Stirnemann at (810) 406-9037 or email at jesse.stirnemann@mclaren.org

Take charge of your heart health by learning the importance of lowering your cholesterol, managing your blood pressure and diabetes, taking prescribed medication and working with your health care team. For ages 50+

Join us in Dodge Park for our special "Market Fit" event along with our weekly Farmers Market. Shopping begins at 3 p.m. and then at 6 p.m. a 1-mile prediction run will be sponsored by Hansons Running Shop. Then from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Yoga in the park with Donnie Koptyra will take place on the main stage. And finally from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zumba in the park will take place with Sandra Currie under pavilion 1. A healthy body plus a healthy mind equals a happy life!

Nature: Waddlers & Paddlers

Come spend an evening with Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer, Joe Deppen. Joe is very knowledgeable and an entertaining speaker with many great stories from his experiences working as a C.O. If you are an outdoors enthusiast and have questions about hunting and fishing in Michigan, this program is for you. *Scouts please call ahead for room availability.

Bring your kids by the Nature Center booth between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and pick up a special scavenger hunt the kids can do while you shop at the Farmers Market. The Nature Center will also bring a special animal for everyone to visit with. Look for the "Kids Korner" and we will see you there!

The Nature Center is keeping its doors open a little later for all you night owls. Please stop by between 3 - 7 p.m. to visit with us, look around the display room and partake in a special nature related craft. This is a great opportunity for those who work during the day to connect with nature and discover your creative senses. We look forward to your visit! Crafts are suitable for children 6+, while supplies last, no registration required.

Elder abuse can truly happen to anyone. Research indicates that one in ten American elders are affected by some type of abuse. Unfortunately, abuse can happen in all types of relationships. Learn how to recognize high risk situations and various ways to get assistance. Attendees receive a free toolkit, snacks and giveaways. Call the Sterling Heights Senior Center for more information at (586) 446-2750.

We invite Adaptive Recreation participants 16 years and older to our dance. Please register early to secure your spot and save some money. At the door registration is available at a higher cost and only if spaces remain. Click on the registration link to enroll online.