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In lieu of a full Kirksey Recreation Center closure this year, The Rec will partially close several areas and gyms in the coming week. Both MAC Gyms and the FitHub will be closed Aug. 26-29, with the East FitHub remaining closed until the Livonia Senior Wellness Center is complete. Other facilities will continue operations uninterrupted. The LivoniaBuilt website includes each of these dates and the expanse of each upcoming closure.

Construction began July 16, with exterior site work.The Rec closed the East FitHub (Strength Hub) Aug. 26, so interior construction can begin shortly afterward. The Main Gyms will close in July 2025 once the new West Gym is complete. The full project is expected to be completed in December 2025. You can visit our website to see the specific timeline for each phase. For more details, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Stay up to date on construction at the Kirksey Recreation Center and Livonia Senior Wellness Center at LivoniaBuilt.org. You've already subscribed to this e-newsletter, so make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and bookmark the website for all the latest details.
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S'mores and Stories: Farming in Fall

Get a feel for the camping life 6-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, with our final monthly S'mores and Stories program of the summer at Newburg School Field! We will enjoy roasting s'mores, telling stories and enjoying a variety of activities around the campfire. 

This month's theme is Farming in Fall. This program is best for children ages 5-12 and all children must be accompanied by an adult (parents do not need to register). Advance registration required for $5/child resident, with further prices varying by residency.
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Dining with Yesterday: 'Studebaker, Packard, Nash, and Hudson' 

Are you interested in automotive history? Come join us 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Alexander Blue House, where we will learn how the Studebaker Brothers, Packard Brothers, Charlie Nash, and Joseph L. Hudson grew their companies and what lead to their ultimate disappearance from the industry. 

Presented by Russell Doré, vintage photos and interesting stories of the interactions between these leaders and other major automotive entrepreneurs will be shared. Lunch and dessert inspired by the automotive industry is included with this program. Advance registration is required for $35/resident, $40/non-resident. 
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Fall I Classes Begin next Week

Our Fall I classes will start in only one week, and we could not be more excited. Thanks to our wonderful patrons, several of our programs are already sold out, but we still have plenty of programs that are now open for registration! With dance, martial arts, archery, pilates, and more, we offer a variety of courses for individuals of any age group.

Visit our online catalog to explore our programs!

Two Weeks Out

Wed, Aug. 28 – 7 p.m. Rec Readers Book Club: "Small Great Things"
Thu, Aug. 29 – 7 p.m. Music From the Heart Free Concert - Moonshot
Sun, Sept. 1 – Livonia Art in the Park Submission Deadline

Fri, Sept. 6 – 8 a.m. Senior 9-hole Golf Scramble
Sun, Sept. 8 – Tour de Livonia
Sun, Sept. 8 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greenmead Fall Flea Market
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