Category: Fitness

Girl Scouts Family Day in the Park 9/11/21

8/27/2021

Closeup of three Girl Scouts laughing on a lawn

Photo: Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 11am – 4pm
WHERE: Palmer Park near the Community House and Basketball Court

Open to all Detroit and surrounding community families.
Admission to Family Day in the Park is FREE.
Parking is also free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Family Day in the Park event is a fun-filled event is designed to give families a first-hand look at the exciting Girl Scout experiences available to their girls, particularly girls in grades K-5.

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) and partners will present FREE activities for all children who attend:

Families can see their girls sample some GSSEM Outdoor Education and STEM experiences available to their girls. All K-12 aged children who attend can participate in the activities. GSSEM and partner organizations will provide FREE Girl Scout programming including robotics, outdoor activities, drone flying lessons, Girl Scouts Olympic style games, Lego Derby and more.
Special 9/11 Community Service activity to recognize and celebrate first-responders.
Detroit Pistons will also run a FREE basketball clinic.
Entertainment includes Mason from 105. 9FM, Detroit Circus Among Us, Detroit Pistons dancers, more.
Popcorn, ice cream and water will be provided to all attendee FREE of charge.
Food and Girl Scout cookies will be available for purchase.
Free swag will be provided while supplies last from GSSEM and partners.

Partner organizations include Detroit Pistons, Detroit PAL, Nike, Grand Valley State University, University of Detroit, School of Dentistry

Website: Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

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Detroit Girlsquad pilates/yoga fundraiser 6/19

6/7/2021

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***NOTE - This yoga class is not to be confused with our regular weekly free yoga PFPP/Yoganic Flow classes. This is just an additional opportunity for the community to participate in another pilates/yoga experience to raise money for area organizations at a different time and location in the park.***

Detroit Girlsquad presents:
Mindful all-levels pilates and yoga session led by @jkn.pilates & @lamyraaa! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water.

Date and time:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 11:00am-12:00pm

Location:
Palmer Park, Detroit, MI
Pontchartrain and 7 Mile

All proceeds will benefit the Detroit Justice Center.

The Detroit Justice Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm working alongside communities to create economic opportunities, transform the justice system, and promote equitable and just cities.

Each day, DJC fights to reunite families, lift barriers to employment and housing, and strengthen communities by supporting small businesses and land trusts.

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STAY UP TO DATE with Text Alerts from PFPP!

5/10/2021

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*** NOTE: WE HAVE A NEW TEXT ALERT NUMBER! PLEASE READ BELOW! ***
TEXT ALERTS FROM PEOPLE FOR PALMER PARK!

Will tonight’s bike ride be cancelled due to rain?
Is the ground too wet this week for yoga or t’ai chi?
Now you can receive instant updates for our recreation programs and events, in text form RIGHT ON YOUR PHONE.

We have a new number for our text alerts. This is due to an exciting upgrade to a more robust system with better capabilities. But it does mean we need you to sign up again at the new number.

INSTRUCTIONS:
(This is a one time setup and will only take a moment...)

Text “PalmerPark” to the number 888-833-7575.
No quotes, no spaces. It is not caps sensitive. Now SEND.

You will receive a reply that looks something like this:

Welcome!
Msg&Data rates may apply.
Get 10msg/mos of Park Alerts.
Reply HELP for help, STOP to OptOut. 8883483778

Thank you for joining PFPP's PalmerPark keyword group! Please reply with your First Name. Txt STOP to OptOut

Reply with your first name only.
You will receive next msg like this:

Thank you for providing us with your First Name. Please provide your Email for further correspondence.

If you choose to provide your email, you will receive next msg like this:

Thank you! Your email provides us another way to keep you informed about Palmer Park.

Then you're all set!
ALL text alerts will be People for Palmer Park related (weather updates for recreation programs, event reminders), Not spam. Charges may apply, check your individual cellular/data plan.

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Construction Projects Underway at Palmer Park

10/26/2020

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Park construction projects continue as part of the planned City of Detroit improvements.
Along with the continued work on the shelter/pavilion, there is now a state-of-the-art fitness pad and brand new walkways and benches on the Woodward side of the park.

More projects in progress and planned to begin in the future:

Picnic Shelter/Pavilion next to Lake Frances
Volleyball Court to be rebuilt
Baseball Diamond to be rebuilt in a new location when funds allow
Power being pulled for more much needed lighting in the park
Removal of the roadway that cuts through the middle of the park property near the cabin
Removal of trees in a bad state and and effort to save the bigger healthier trees growing throughout the park
Revitalization of Lake Frances (with National Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant funding). Begins Spring 2021

Fitness Equipment, Pavilion and walking paths at Palmer Park.

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Pistons Neighbors Program FINAL WEEK at Palmer Park 9/23-9/27

9/22/2020

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Photo from Detroit Pistons Neighbors Program (pistons.com/neighbors)

Join us for free, safe, and fun outdoor activities in 5 city
parks in these final days!

The Pistons Neighbors Program is in Pingree, Clark, Jayne, Palmer, and Adams Butzel Parks from 7/29 through 9/27. Programs occur Wednesday-Sunday from 2-7pm.

For the full schedule and to provide feedback, please visit www.pistons.com/neighbors or text "pistons" to 31996 to take the community survey.

Check out the events this week. See you at the parks!

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AT PALMER PARK:

WEDNESDAY 9/23

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

YMCA SportPort Team - 2:30-3:30pm

Detroit Pistons Basketball Clinic - 4:00-5:00pm

THURSDAY 9/24

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

Live Music - 3:00-5:00pm- The Kenji Lee Band (Jazz)

FRIDAY 9/25

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SATURDAY 9/26

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SUNDAY 9/27

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

THANK YOU DETROIT PISTONS FOR BRINGING
FUN AND FITNESS TO PALMER THIS YEAR!

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Pistons Neighbors Program Schedule for Palmer Park September 2-6

9/1/2020

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Photo / Yoganic Flow

Join us for free, safe, and fun outdoor activities
(NOT JUST BASKETBALL!) in 5 city parks this summer!

The Pistons Neighbors Program is in Pingree, Clark, Jayne, Palmer, and Adams Butzel Parks from 7/29 through 9/23. Programs occur Wednesday-Sunday from 2-7pm.

For the full schedule and to provide feedback, please visit www.pistons.com/neighbors or text "pistons" to 31996 to take the community survey.

Check out the events this week. See you at the parks!

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AT PALMER PARK:

WEDNESDAY 9/2

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

YMCA SportPort Team - 3:00-4:00pm

Detroit Pistons Basketball Clinic - 4:00-5:00pm

Mint Art - 4:30-5:30pm - Youth teaching artists with the Mint Artists Guild lead guided art activities for kids (20 people max) .

THURSDAY 9/3

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

Live Music - 3:00-5:00pm- The Kenji Lee Band

FRIDAY 9/4

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SATURDAY 9/5

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SUNDAY 9/6

Yoganic Flow - 11:00am-12:00pm - Rest and relax at a beginner-level yoga flow class. Bring your own mat.

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

ArtLab J K-Pop Dance Class- 3:00-3:45pm

EVERY DAY 9/2-9/23
Step To Greater Health Virtual Walking Club - Using the Map My Fitness app, track your walks for 21 days and make it challenging and fun with friends.

Visit our Walking page for full instructions:

FULL INSTRUCTIONS HERE

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Palmer Park Farmers Market Continues Wednesdays through September

9/1/2020

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SW Corner of 7 Mile and Woodward EVERY Wednesday through September 30th from 4:30-7:30. Masks and social distancing required.

Visit Palmer Park Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram.In partnership with Eastern Market, Detroit Community Markets and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department, join us each Wednesday at this lovely local market for farm fresh fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meat, cooking demos with Chef Mike, desserts and baked goods and bath/body/personal care items.

LIST OF CURRENT VENDORS

Make Scents Hem-Infused Aromatherapy
Femme Fatale Luxe, Femme Fatale Candles
Detroit Public School Community District
Leo's Southern Style Cha-Cha Relish
Detroit Like Beet Market Garden
Sweet Creations by Michele
Soo Fraiche Grill Food Truck
Eastern Market Farm Stand
Happy Bodhisattva Gifts
Confections of a Kitchen
The House of Sage LLC
Deeply Rooted Produce

Leaf Me Plant Boutique
Shugababies Knitting
African Herbswoman
Detroit Garden Girl
Black Dog Catering
Oak Street Health
Planted Detroit
JPOP Smoothies
McElroy Farms
SOS House LLC
Soil2Service
Pastry Luv

Visit Palmer Park Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram.

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Pistons Neighbors Program brings free, safe, and fun outdoor activities to Palmer Park

8/23/2020

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Photo by Barbara Barefield

THURSDAY 8/27

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

Live Music - 3:00-5:00pm- The Kenji Lee Band

FRIDAY 8/28

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SATURDAY 8/29

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

SUNDAY 8/30

Yoganic Flow - 11:00am-12:00pm - Rest and relax at a beginner-level yoga flow class. Bring your own mat.

Games Cart - 2:00-7:00pm - Free, drop-in games, sports and fitness equipment.

ArtLab J Kid's Family Dance Class- 3:00-3:45pm

Support of this programming from DTE, Flagstar Bank, Nike, Delta Dental, Strategic Staffing Solutions, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, William Davidson Foundation and the City of Detroit.

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Dear Friends and Supporters...

3/22/2020

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PHOTO courtesy of Alisha Hunter (BCP Detroit)

This past week marked the first day of spring 2020! In Palmer Park, we can begin to see the greenery brighten, flowers and plants sprouting from the ground, leaves on trees – our park is greeting the warm weather and sunshine. This week, also marked an unprecedented experience for almost all of as we were encouraged to self-quarantine, keep our social distancing and avoid groups or social gatherings. At this point in time, parks and green spaces can provide a necessary solace to help us all cope with this emerging situation.

The City of Detroit has mandated that all recreation and community centers be closed, so the Palmer Park Community House will not be open for any meetings or events. Given this is our slower season of activities and events in the park, our main community cancellation is indoor yoga with Yoganic Flow, which has been consistently offered on Saturday mornings in the Palmer Park Community House. Until further notice, yoga is canceled. Note that Yoganic Flow is offering online classes: youtube.com/user/YoganicFlow for free online Yoganic Flow classes; yoganicflow.com/online-yoga-classes for personalized classes.

We have also decided to postpone our planned Annual Meeting, which was to be held on April 18th. I am using the word postponed intentionally as we sincerely hope to host the meeting in the near future as soon as rescheduling is safe. We have much to share about news of upcoming spring and summer events. Stay tuned for announcements of future events.

Also, sadly, recent evidence suggests that COVID-19 virus can live for several days on surfaces such as playgrounds or other “high touch” areas in public spaces. For this reason, we discourage use of the playgrounds in Palmer Park. As all of you, we are following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other health authorities, regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, which includes following a 6-ft separation guideline, even when outdoors, to help prevent community spread. We have all been inundated with what not to do. However, one of the positive guidelines is to urge all of us to get outside, enjoy fresh air, exercise your body and clear your mind. My husband, dog and I have been taking daily walks in the park along the miles of trails – we have greeted friends and neighbors along the way and have been grateful for our beautiful neighborhood park. And recently a Detroit firefighter asked if they could do their weekly workouts in Palmer Park, and we have encouraged them to do so.

What better place to get outside, enjoy fresh air and get some exercise than Palmer Park !

Rochelle E. Lento
People for Palmer Park
Board President

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9th Annual PFPP Membership Meeting POSTPONED

3/22/2020

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DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION, OUR ANNUAL MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE STAY HOME AND SAFE.

Learn about our accomplishments from the past year, and the exciting updates on our plans for the future in the park!

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

Hear updates on current park improvement projects: Lake Frances Revitalization and more!
Hear more about upcoming events:
Palmer Park Art Fair, Log Cabin Day, Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction,
and the PGA Tour returning to neighboring Detroit Golf Club in May
Recreational Programming for 2020 season
Continuation of the “rent-a-bed” program at our Urban Educational Garden
PFPP Board update on completed projects, finances & future goals/planning
Nominations/Election of new board members
First 75 members present or those attending that contribute $25 to
People for Palmer Park will get a City-grown plant to take home

We are seeking board of director candidates for election at this meeting. Specific areas of expertise we are looking to fill include but are not limited to: fundraising, preservation, legal skills, and membership. If you would like to get more involved as a member of the Board (you must be a current PFPP member), you can find more information by going to our member page where there is a link to our membership application.

For a list of current Board and Committee members, visit our Board/Committees page.

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Girl Scouts Family Day in the Park 9/11/21

Detroit Girlsquad pilates/yoga fundraiser 6/19

STAY UP TO DATE with Text Alerts from PFPP!

Construction Projects Underway at Palmer Park

Pistons Neighbors Program FINAL WEEK at Palmer Park 9/23-9/27

Pistons Neighbors Program Schedule for Palmer Park September 2-6

Palmer Park Farmers Market Continues Wednesdays through September

Pistons Neighbors Program brings free, safe, and fun outdoor activities to Palmer Park

Dear Friends and Supporters...

9th Annual PFPP Membership Meeting POSTPONED

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