Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores.

Hobbs Kessler will represent the United States (and Tree Town) when he touches down in Paris, France, for the Olympics later this month.

Free memberships include access to the Y’s fitness center at 400 W. Washington St., group exercise classes, wellness programs and community events.

Free classes for children ages 3-12 will be held around Ann Arbor, Pinckney and Ypsilanti.

On Sunday, May 12, runners can raise money for ovarian cancer awareness during the Mother’s Day “Time to Teal” 5K throughout downtown Ann Arbor.

Police said the woman had gone into the business around 8:50 a.m. asking to sign up for a 9 a.m. class.

Attendees who show up to the 9 a.m. dance fitness class with at least one food or personal item can work out for free.

The new co-ed program is open to adults aged 18 and older who want to learn the fundamentals of the game and practice their skills at the Cube.

Starting June 6, hikers can meet with staff to go on 2-3 mile hikes at selected parks around Tree Town, officials shared in a notice.

Cycling commuters can take photos of their rides and post them to Twitter with the hashtag #MyA2Commute.

Run or walk a free 5K while learning about health issues impacting men in minority communities on June 10 at Fuller Park.

We’ve put together a list of events, activities and gift ideas happening around Ann Arbor so you can show mom how much you care.

The move aims to make facilities more equitable and the city more responsible with its available resources, officials said.

Marine Safety Division officials note that recent rainfall has led to an increase in water flow resulting in violent rapids in some areas.

According to the city, parts of several streets will close from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Registration is now open for virtual, in-person and hybrid winter fitness and wellness courses offered by Rec & Ed.

Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation announced on the arena’s website that warm temperatures are delaying the opening of the ice arena to Saturday, Nov. 19.

On Nov. 24, runners can dash down Main Street and around Ebel Field in their best Thanksgiving costumes and ugly sweaters.

Several streets and roads will be closed between 3 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to accommodate the event.

Community members of all ages are invited to attend Sunday in the Park on Sept. 18.

“Due to staffing challenges and ongoing mechanical issues, staff will be altering the end of the summer schedule for the outdoor pools,” said the City of Ann Arbor in an emailed update.

Tree Town is the second-best midwestern city for remote workers who enjoy nature, and the 16th best in the US.

The disco will include 300 headsets and music curated by DJs from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Detroit.

Those interested in improving their health or flexibility have a chance to try Rec & Ed courses between Sept.10-18 before making a commitment.

Since then, we’ve gotten tons of emails from readers telling us some of their favorite places and trails. Now, we want to know yours.

It was a BIG weekend in Tree Town and we want to see your photos.

Active Against ALS is partnering with Phi Delta Theta, a fraternity at the University of Michigan, to bring back a fundraising Box Car Derby to downtown Ann Arbor on April 10.

Sunday’s races, which kick off at 8 a.m., include a 5K race, an untimed 1-mile fun run and a 200-meter kids’ dash.

Top-ranked competitive cheer and dance teams will descend on Eastern Michigan University for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Competitive Cheer and Dance National Championships.

The Packard Road ice arena is ending its season early this year due to a lack of staff and operational challenges, according to an email from Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation officials.

Get your heart pumping and race around Tree Town during the annual Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5K on Sunday, March 13.

This will be Bel-Mark Lanes’ last season, according to the Smoltz family.

In its annual report, SmartAsset has named Ann Arbor the eighth-most fitness-friendly city in the United States.

Tree Town’s commitment to creating cyclist-safe spaces has gotten the attention of the League of American Bicyclists.

Hosted by Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation, participants can hit the ice at 10 a.m. and will countdown to 2022 around noon.

Streets will be closed from 5 a.m. to noon on Thursday for the event.

Teams of two will go head to head with other Ann Arbor area golfers during the 2021 Chili Open on Sunday, Nov. 21.

Activity trackers seem to promote 10,000 steps per day as the golden standard -- but what is the science behind this number? And does this goal suit everyone? Dr. Frank McGeorge says: not really.

Hosted in partnership with several Ypsilanti-area businesses, 5K registrants can run, walk or skip their way through the Eastern Michigan Campus and on part of the B2B trail.

The free event will be held outdoors from 8 a.m. to noon at Advantage Personal Training on Oak Valley Drive.

From September 13-19, community members can sample in-person and online fitness and yoga classes at no cost.

On October 10, join community members fighting for those with Alzheimer’s during the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Pioneer High School.

Registration now open is now open for Rec & Ed's summer fitness and enrichment classes.

The Kapnick Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K will move to the Briarwood Mall to promote social distancing with a kick-off of 9 a.m. on July 4.

Father’s Day is Sunday. Support Ann Arbor businesses while showing the person you call “dad” why they’re the best.

Tubes are available for $10 each for a two-hour rental and can only be used by one person at a time.

Argo Park and Gallup Park canoe liveries are now open every day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. for boat rentals and river trips through September 6.

The weather is heating up later this week which means it’s the season to cool down with a summer favorite, ice cream. Think it’s not healthy? - Well think again!

Several public playgrounds in Ann Arbor will be closed for resurfacing during the week of May 31.

Starting June 14, capacity will be increased at Ann Arbor’s Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial public pools, the city announced Friday.

Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial pools will be updating their operating procedures for the summer following recent announcements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

The Gallup Park livery will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, weather permitting.

De-stress while supporting Ann Arbor businesses and organizations at the same time.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Monday, the city of Ann Arbor will open registration for summer day camps at Argo and Gallup canoe liveries, Buhr Park Pool and Huron Hills Golf Course. Camps will begin in June and are hosted by Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. Argo River CampTeenage community members can spend the day exploring parts of the Huron River. Huron Hills Golf CourseYoung golfers from age 8 to 15-years-old can take part in two-week junior golf camps at the Huron Hills Golf Course. Camp hours: Monday-Thursday, 8-10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.Camp fees: $160 per two-week sessionHuron Hills Golf Course 3465 E. Huron River Dr.

On Friday, Huron Hills Golf Course in Ann Arbor reopened for its 2021 golf season. Here’s what to anticipate:Once at Huron Hills, golfers will check-in at the clubhouse, which is open for food and beverage sales. Those with questions regarding fees or availability should call the Huron Hills Golf Course clubhouse at 734-794-6246. AdLearn more at the City of Ann Arbor Huron Hills Golf Course website. Huron Hill Golf Course is at 3465 E. Huron River Dr.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Looking to get out of the house but don’t quite know what to do? Every Saturday in March., the organization is hosting organized walks at parks and nature areas around Tree Town. Throughout March, featured walks will be held on:Participants can win Visit Every Park prizes from Parks & Rec, including frisbees, a walking club patch and a T-shirt, for walking at different numbers of parks. Masks should be worn and community members are encouraged to stay six feet away from those not in their own household. After completing their walk, community members can take this survey and give feedback about the program.

David Arend, a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists in Ann Arbor, said that even before the pandemic, people were becoming increasingly sedentary as our lives became more convenient. Physical therapist David Arend works with a patient at Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Ann Arbor. (Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists)Make Moving a HabitFor many of us, working from home brought out our worst habits, like hunching over a laptop for hours without moving. Moving around and changing things up can also prevent the fatigue of everyday WFH activities, added Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Outreach Coordinator Melissa Pohorence. For those with specific concerns about their aches and pains or WFH habits, Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists offers in-person and telehealth appointments.

Go on a socially distanced walk with Ann Arbor Parks & Rec. Happening weekly, the A2ParkWalks will happen at different parks and nature areas around Tree Town. Natural areas and paths are not cleared or salted so participants should consider carrying walking sticks/or poles, according to the A2ParkWalks website. Masks should be worn and community members are encouraged to stay six feet away from those not their own household. AdWalkers are encouraged to take this survey after each walk and tag #a2parkwalks on their social media posts.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Veterans Memorial Park and Buhr Park ice arenas will reopen for limited operations this week, according to the City of Ann Arbor. Starting Wednesday, community members can register for instructional skating programs at the Veterans Memorial Park indoor arena. Open skate at the outdoor Buhr Park ice rink kicks off on Thursday. Buhr Park Ice Arena is at 2751 Packard Rd. Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena is at 2150 Jackson Ave.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Starting Feb. 1, receive motivational texts as part of the Ann Arbor YMCA’s latest wellness challenge. For six weeks, community members can shake off winter blues with the free RESET challenge. They can join a Facebook community and hold themselves accountable with a printable tracking sheet available on the RESET website. During the challenge participants over the age of 18, who are not Y members, will be able to use the downtown Ann Arbor facility three times for free, according to a release from Ann Arbor YMCA. Related: Ann Arbor Rec & Ed offers new winter fitness, enrichment classes online

Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Education & Recreation (Rec & Ed) can help with that. During its winter term, Rec & Ed is offering a range of virtual fitness and enrichment classes so that community members can remain active and social while at home. It is a key ingredient to ensuring a person’s longevity,” said Rec & Ed fitness and yoga program supervisor Terry McNeely in a release. Adult fitness classes include weight training, cardio drumming, zumba, dance yoga and pilates. Community members can register online at the Rec & Ed website, or by calling 734-994-2300 ext.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor is the fourth most fitness-friendly city in the United States for 2021, according to an annual study by SmartAsset. Here’s what the study said:With 67 fitness professionals per 10,000 workers, Tree Town had the second-highest rate of fitness professionals out of the metropolitan areas included in the study. The city had 112 fitness establishments per 10,000 establishments but only 7.4 percent of commuters walked or biked to work, ranking Ann Arbor 10th and 15th respectively. This is the second year that Ann Arbor has been in fourth place on the SmartAsset study, and its third time in the top ten. The top 10 cities are:Missoula, MT La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Bend, OR Ann Arbor, MI Bloomington, IN Santacruz-Watsonville, CA Flagstaff, AZ Fort Collins, CO Boulder, CO Ithaca, NYFind the study here.

Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.

Ann Arbor’s Recreation & Education is now offering shorter, mini-term fitness, yoga and early childhood classes online. Community members can sign up for weight training, cardio dance and pilates, Zumba, cardio drumming and belly dance classes. Therapeutic yoga, chair yoga, yoga flow and Iyengar Yoga classes will also be offered in the mini-term format. Mini-term classes only meet for two to four weeks, a significantly shorter weekly time commitment than Rec & Ed’s other classes. Here’s the mini-term schedule so far:MondaysTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayFind more information or register, visit the Rec & Ed website.

Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.

Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.

The Leslie Science & Nature Center has some nighttime activities for you. The following week on Friday, Nov. 20, LSNC will host an owl prowl through the woods. The owl prowl hikes will begin at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively. Attendees will learn how the birds hunt and enjoy a walk through the LSNC raptor loop with a raptor expert. The Leslie Science & Nature Center is at 1831 Traver Rd.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Dust off those clubs and tee up! On Wednesday, veterans can play a free round of golf at Huron Hills Golf Course courtesy of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreations in honor of Veterans Day. Participants can play five-and-six-hole rounds for free and receive a free power cart rental. Golfers wanting to play 11 holes, the maximum allowed right now at HHCG due to construction, will just pay $5. Golf course construction began in September and consists of wetland creation and creek restoration to an area that will be called Benz Creek in the near future.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Starting Friday, members of Ann Arbor’s LGBTQ community and their families can take part in the Y’s new Out to Swim program. Taking place between 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Fridays, the dedicated swim time was created in response to requests from LGBTQ youth. It offers a welcoming space and opportunities for community members to socialize, according to a release by Ann Arbor YMCA. “At the Ann Arbor Y, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest,” Ann Arbor YMCA President and CEO Toni Kayumi said in the release. Kayumi said a dedicated swim time was discussed when the Y’s leadership team asked local LGBTQ youth about equity and inclusion programs they wanted at the Ann Arbor organization.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – When entering Mota Thai Yoga on Huron Street, community members will see “yoga pods,” red lights and neon fluorescent tape. Mota Thai Yoga studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan offers a combination of in-person and online yoga classes. Mota Thai Yoga also offers live music during its classes, which Mota said has gotten the studio a lot of attention. "Yoga is still here.”Currently, all online Mota Thai Yoga classes are considered “donation classes,” so attendees pay an amount of their choosing between $0-20 dollars. Mota Thai Yoga is at 416 W. Huron Street in Suite 22.

The Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena is reopening for limited skating lessons and adult recreational hockey for the 2020-21 season. The ice arena will offer lessons at four levels: Snow Plow Sam, Basic Skills, Freestyle and Adult Instructional. Team play is governed by USA Hockey/MAHA regulations, costs $5,000 per team and players must have USA Hockey insurance. Learn more about recreational hockey registration here. Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena is 2150 Jackson Ave.

Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Two students from the University of Michigan are working to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise money for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Public health student Naini also became involved with the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s through a U-M organization. There is so much potential for research and treatment being done at universities all over the country, including here at the University of Michigan," Naini said. Participants have already raised over $86,000 but the Walk has a goal of raising $235,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Association Washtenaw County Walk to End Alzheimer’s here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – After closing recreational sports facilities for six months due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the University of Michigan reopened its facilities to patrons on Monday. The Central Campus Recreation Building, Intramural Sports Building and North Campus Recreation Building facilities started accepting reservations on Friday, Sept. 28. Modifications to the U-M facilities include:Cardio and strength equipment moved to be 10 feet apart; some can be found on gymnasium courts in CCRB, IMSB and NCRB. The university will evaluate when additional court activities and services will be allowed, according to the U-M facilities update. The reopening announcement comes at the same time the university is seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – You can now spend more time at the Y. Having begun its phased reopening plan with the reopening of its downtown Ann Arbor facility last week, the Ann Arbor YMCA will extend its hours of operation starting Monday, Sept. 28. YMCA members will undergo mandatory health checks before their reserved times and must be masked in the facilty. Learn more about the Ann Arbor YMCA phased opening plan at www.annarborymca.org/reopening. Ann Arbor YMCA is at 400 W. Washington St.✉ Like what you’re reading?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Run, walk, jump or skip your way to a 5K and support girls in Washtenaw County. In honor of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan is hosting a virtual 5K to raise funds for its programs to help girls around Southeast Michigan. Money raised through the virtual 5K goes towards scholarships for girls that want to take part in Girls on the Run’s afterschool programs. (Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan)✉ Like what you’re reading? Since running a 5K is part of Girls on the Run after-school programs, the virtual event seemed fitting.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Doors to the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center will reopen on Tuesday. Only members will be allowed to use the facility, according to a release by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. The weight room, cardio room, track and gymnasium will have individual capacity limits. The recreation center will have limited hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for extra cleaning. The Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center is at 2960 Washtenaw Ave.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Try before you buy with a week of free virtual fitness and yoga classes courtesy of Ann Arbor Rec & Ed. Between Sept. 13-19, Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Education and Recreation is offering free one-time classes for community members to sample. Moving your body in new ways improves muscle memory, balance, and cognitive recognition, Terry McNeely, Rec & Ed fitness and yoga program supervisor said in a news release. In April, Rec & Ed translated some of its in-person fitness and enrichment classes into a digital format so as to meet community needs for virtual courses. Find out more about Rec & Ed classes here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Turn Ann Arbor into a socially distanced sea of purple while raising funds to battle Alzheimers. Manage your fundraiser, steps and walk distances with new features on the Walk to End Alzheimers mobile app. Ann Arbor participants can walk in their neighborhoods, on tracks, in parks or on trails. In continuation of Walk to End Alzheimers tradition, a promise garden will be planted in Ann Arbor to represent those impacted by the disease. Learn more about the Ann Arbor Walk to End Alzheimers here.

Rhonda Walker heads to the park in Birmingham to try some pilates on a beautiful day. For more information and a training schedule, go here: https://www.pilatespluswithlisamills.com/

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Ice arenas and rinks need to be reclassified, say Ann Arbor athletes and Diane Wilson, the general manager of Ann Arbor Ice Cube. To get the Cube and other ice rinks reclassified, Wilson has reached out to Gov. The Ann Arbor Ice Cube, which has three different rinks, is used by different ice skating and hockey teams, including the U.S. National Team, Eastern Michigan University hockey team and four local high school teams. She added that Ann Arbor is the birthplace of synchronized skating and its teams are nationally ranked. Wilson said that even before the pandemic, the Ann Arbor Ice Cube was never at capacity because of its size and that several skaters could be on the ice without problems.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Go for a run and raise money for childrens tutoring services in the Ann Arbor area. The Family Learning Institute, a nonprofit literacy organization, is hosting its first-ever Bookin it for Kids virtual walk/run fundraiser. Money raised by the race will go towards development of FLIs literacy programs and materials that help children reach grade-level writing and reading proficiency. Runners can also submit photos in different categories like Most Unique Race Route and Best Outfit for the chance to win gift cards from companies, including Zingermans and Ann Arbor Running Company. Learn more about Family Learning Institute at familylearninginstitute.org

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA has announced two programs intended to serve the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti community. The second is a collaborative effort to create a child development certificate program that aims to help Washtenaw Community College students gain experience in the field of child development. Child Development Certificate Pipeline ProgramThe Y also announced that the Collaborative: Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center is partnering with Engage@EMU and the Washtenaw Community College Early Childhood Program to offer a child development certificate. The CDC Pipeline Program will give WCC students an opportunity to have an in-person practicum at the Collaborative: YMCA Child Development Center after four semesters of online study. Once students complete the program, they can work at a child development center or use program credits to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education at Eastern Michigan University.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA has received $20,000 from the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation to support its operations while programs are curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant money will be used to fund general operating support in response to the pandemic and recognizes the YMCAs impact on the Ann Arbor area community. We are so grateful to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds for their generous gift of $20,000 to the Ann Arbor YMCA, said Tony Kayumi, president and CEO of Ann Arbor YMCA in a statement. It also offers online and in-person activity classes and workshops, free Safety Around Water boxes for children and its weekly in-person Y on the Fly physical activity program. The Ann Arbor YMCA has served the community since 1858.

The Rhonda Walker Foundation celebrates the 10th annual Give and Get Fit Health and Fitness event on Sunday, July 26, 2020 by going virtual. All registered 5K/10K participants will receive a performance shirt, medal and special discounts from our sponsors! Proceeds benefit the Rhonda Walker Foundation’s award-winning health and wellness youth programming through its five-year Girls into Women career, personal development, education and mentoring program for inner city teen girls. We encourage all participants to become a Camp I Can Champion by fundraising $250 -- the amount needed to send one teen to Camp I Can. Camp I Can is a weekend leadership and self development retreat with fun-filled activities that stress team building, self-esteem, confidence building and overcoming barriers.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Wednesday, the Ann Arbor Track Club announced that its annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run will not be held in-person this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Dexter-Ann Arbor Kids Run, intended for children under the age of 12, has also been made into a virtual race. The aDexter-Ann Arbor Run has happened every year since 1974 and features a picturesque 13.1 mile course from Dexter to historic downtown Ann Arbor via the scenic Huron River Drive. The 2021 Dexter-Ann Arbor Run is anticipated to take place June 6, 2021. Find out more about the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run at http://dxa2.com.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA is bringing a free mobile community physical activity program to youth around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti over the summer. The annual Y on the FLY program is designated for youth ages 5 through 13. During 90-minutes weekly sessions, participants will be supervised by trained coaches during sports and other activities. The program is free but capacity is limited due to health and safety precautions. Those with questions should contact Jermaine Wells at jwells@annarborymca.org.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Ann Arbors many cyclists can now share their opinions about comfortable bike routes around Tree Town through a new survey. On an interactive map of existing and proposed bike routes, cyclists can give feedback to refine a network of routes that will help the city update its Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Routes range from prioritized smaller streets for bicycle travel to separated bike paths on main streets. Those taking the survey will be asked to consider different types of bike infrastructure, like bike boulevards and side paths. The citys Comprehensive Transportation Plan is a guiding document for transportation policies, programs, and investments in the transportation network.

ANN ARBOR Having shut the doors to both Vie Fitness & Spa locations on March 16, owner Heather Dupuis is taking her time to reopen the Ann Arbor personal training and spa business. Dupuis opened her first Vie Fitness & Spa in downtown Ann Arbor in 2004. Vie Fitness & Spa has been offering virtual classes to clients while its studios have been closed. For Dupuis, it isnt just about reopening Vie Fitness & Spa, its about making sure that she does it carefully and responsibly. Vie Fitness & Spa has two locations.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA has turned its Safety Around Water program into a free at-home curriculum for parents and children. The curriculum is designed to help families learn about water safety and can be done without a pool or access to water. Registration can be done through the Ann Arbor YMCA website. Virtual camps started June 15 and in-person camps will begin July 6. Related: Ann Arbor YMCA expands in-person summer camp opportunities

Rhonda Walker and Kim DeGiulio join forces on the Detroit Riverfront for a new workout with slam balls. For more Fitness Friday, go here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The City of Ann Arbor is set to re-open Fuller Park Pool on July 1 with limited capacity and operational changes. The number of visitors to the pool will be limited due to physical distancing requirements and executive order requirements by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, according to a statement by Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation. Fuller Park Pool visitors will need to bring their own supplies as pool supplies, like life jackets, kickboards and deck chairs will not be available. Masters swimming programs, swim lessons and pool rentals will not be offered and the Fuller Park Pool water slide is still closed. Fuller Park Pool is at 1519 Fuller Rd.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Velo Club has launched a new Not Everesting cycling challenge for its members. Until June 15, AAVC members can submit an activity report of themselves Everesting -- a challenge in which cyclists ride up a hill for 60 minutes without stopping. The goal of the AAVCs challenge is to gain as much elevation as possible in a single ride. Participants who enter an activity report through Strava are entered into a raffle for 12 Walz caps. Non-members in the Ann Arbor community are encouraged to participate in the challenge but must be AAVC members to be eligible for the prizesOver the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ann Arbor Velo Club has created different challenges for its members to participate in; however, non-members can still participate in the challenges and showoff their results.

Rhonda Walker has a quick workout you should try for cardio and abs. For more Fitness Friday, go here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The city of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation department has announced that it will reopen public playgrounds around the city and the Ann Arbor Skatepark on Monday, June 8. The announcement was made after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer rescinded Michigans stay-home order on June 1. According to the announcement, structures and equipment at the playgrounds and skatepark are not cleaned or sanitized so residents are encouraged to use increased safety measures like social distancing. Signage around the playgrounds and skatepark will be updated and an announcement relating to outdoor public pools and day camps is planned for next week. Sign up for our email newsletter here!

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Owned by former professional tennis player Dominika Wozniak, Ann Arbor training studio FitPoint has taken fitness training online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through working with individuals and small classes, Wozniak said that the gym is able to adjust training and conditioning to individual client needs. With the closure of gyms and training spaces on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FitPoint moved online to make sure its clients kept moving. They are offered at various times during the day for FitPoint clients and those interested in dropping-in. However, the training studio offers its virtual classes every day of the week at various times during the day.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Get fit to help frontline workers at Michigan Medicine and 26 other health care systems across the country. Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, the #FitForTheFrontLine challenge encourages individuals and families to move and support frontline health care workers battling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The collective medical center campaign is supported by various nationally-known companies like Goldman Sachs & Co, Discovery and Pinterest, and is intended to help raise awareness and funds for frontline workers. They pledge to support the institution by using their networks to fundraise donations during the #FitForTheFrontLine challenge. Gifts to Michigan Medicine will support frontline staff through its COVID-19 Philanthropic Fund.

The Ann Arbor Velo Club has created AAVC Bingo to keep its members motivated and moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bingo game is simple: Download an AAVC Bingo card and do five consecutive activities. Activities range from making bike ride Strava art to ordering food from an Ann Arbor Velo Club sponsor. AAVC Bingo is the Ann Arbor Velo Clubs second challenge during the pandemic. Corle said that the cycling club is likely to have more events in the future, including different ride challenges.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On May 26, active and retired veterans will be able to play golf for free at Huron Hills Golf Course. Those who sign up will be able to play 9 or 18 holes. Tee times must be reserved in advance by calling (734)794-6246 and can be found online here. Tee times are staggered in 10-minute intervals and golfers must abide by social distancing rules and procedures. In November the City of Ann Arbor offers veterans the opportunity to play golf for free for Veterans Day.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.