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Introduction to Dog Obedience - Fall 2024
This class is offered for all dogs who are at least 5 months old.  Learn how to train your dog using positive reinforcement training to walk on a loose leash, come when called, sit, stay and lie down on command, along with working on behavior modification (house breaking, crate training, jumping, chewing, etc.)  Shot records must be presented on the first night of class. (Rabies DHLPP, Bordetella). Minors over the age of 12 are invited to train as long as a parent or guardian is registered for the class and remains in attendance.

IMPORTANT:  PLEASE BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FIRST CLASS,
Equipment you will need:  six-foot leather or nylon lead (NO retractable leashes) and a training collar, treats, treat pouch and clean up supplies.

Tuesdays:  
Session l:   September 10 - October 15
Session ll:  November 12 - December 17
Time:          7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location:    Maire Elementary School Gym
Fee:           $150/6 weeks
Instructor:  Kristin Hadacz, Certified Dog Trainer

Please Note:  If you send an email to be placed on the wait  list, include the following information:
Participant's name, activity, participants contact cell number/email.

Introduction to Dog Obedience - Summer 2024
This class is offered for all dogs who are at least 5 months old.  Learn how to train your dog using positive reinforcement training to walk on a loose leash, come when called, sit, stay and lie down on command, along with working on behavior modification (house breaking, crate training, jumping, chewing, etc.)  Shot records must be presented on the first night of class. (Rabies DHLPP, Bordetella). Minors over the age of 12 are invited to train as long as a parent or guardian is registered for the class and remains in attendance.

IMPORTANT:  PLEASE BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FIRST CLASS,
Equipment you will need:  six-foot leather or nylon lead (NO retractable leashes) and a training collar, treats, treat pouch and clean up supplies.

Don't worry, this activity will resume in the Summer 2025.

Tuesdays:  
Time:          7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location:    Monteith Elementary School, Parking Lot
Fee:           $150/6 weeks
Instructor:  Kristin Hadacz, Certified Dog Trainer

Please Note:  If you send an email to be placed on the wait  list, include the following information:
Participant's name, activity, participants cell number/email.

Introduction to Dog Obedience - WINTER - SPRING 2025
This class is offered for all dogs who are at least 5 months old.  Learn how to train your dog using positive reinforcement training to walk on a loose leash, come when called, sit, stay and lie down on command, along with working on behavior modification (house breaking, crate training, jumping, chewing, etc.)  Shot records must be presented on the first night of class. (Rabies DHLPP, Bordetella). Minors over the age of 12 are invited to train as long as a parent or guardian is registered for the class and remains in attendance.      

IMPORTANT:  PLEASE BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FIRST CLASS,
Equipment you will need:  six-foot leather or nylon lead (NO retractable leashes) and a training collar, treats, treat pouch and clean up supplies.

Tuesdays:  
Session l:   January 7 - February 11
Session ll:   February 25 - April 8  No class March 25)
Session lll:  April 22 - May 27
Time:          7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location:    Maire Elementary School Gym
Fee:           $150/6 weeks
Instructor:  Kristin Hadacz, Certified Dog Trainer

Please Note:  If you send an email to be placed on the wait  list, include the following information:
Participant's name, activity, participants contact cell number/email.

Karate - Adult Karate and Self-Defense Ages 14+ Summer 2024
Equip yourself with the confidecne and abilities you need to stay safe!
~  How to read an environment for threats
~  How to think and be pro-active
~  What do do if you are attacked (using various scenarios)
~  How to generate power so that no matter "how big he is" you can protect yourself

Don't worry, this activity will resume in the Summer 2024.

Thursdays:
Session lll:  June 20 - August 22 - 9 weeks
Location:     Monteith Elementary School Parking Lot
Time:           8:15 - 9 pm
Fee:            $60/student (9 weeks)
              
Instructor:  Sensei Dina Dajani, 2nd Degree Black Belt

"Fun, supportive, creative, informative....WONDERFUL!"
                Leanne C. - Participant

Karate - Adult Karate and Self-Defense Ages 14+ Winter - Spring 2025
Equip yourself with the confidecne and abilities you need to stay safe!
~  How to read an environment for threats
~  How to think and be pro-active
~  What do do if you are attacked (using various scenarios)
~  How to generate power so that no matter "how big he is" you can protect yourself

Thursdays:
Session l:   January 9 - March 13 - 9 weeks  - No February 20
Session ll:  March 20 - May 29 - 10 weeks  -  No March 27
Location:    Parcells Middle School - Boys Gym
Time:          8:15 - 9 pm
Fee:            $60/student (9 weeks)
                   $67/student (10 weeks)
Instructor:  Sensei Dina Dajani, 2nd Degree Black Belt

"Fun, supportive, creative, informative....WONDERFUL!"
                Leanne C. - Participant

Karate for Adult Karate & Self-Defense Ages 14+ - Fall 2024
Ages 14+

Equip yourself with the confidence and abilities you need to stay safe!
~ How to read an environment for threats
~ How to think and be pro-active
~ What to do if you are attacked (using various scenarios)
~ How to generate power so that no matter "how big he is" you can protect yourself

Thursdays:  
Session l:    Sept 12 - Oct 17 (6 weeks)
Session ll:   Nov 7 - Dec 19 (6 weeks) No class Nov 28)
Location:     Parcells Middle School, Boys Gym
Time:           8:15 - 9 pm
Fee:             $45, 6 weeks
Instructor:    Sensei Dina Dajani, 2nd Degree Black Belt

"Fun, supportive, creative, informative.....WONDERFUL!"
                     Leanne C. - Participant



Karate For Families - Fall 2024
Ages 5+ Kindergarten - Adult
This activity provids an opportunity for the entire family to partiicpate in a way that does not have a negative impact on the pocketbook.
~ Karate for Kids and Adult Karate & Self-Defense program curriculum
~ Lessons on family safety and protection
~ How to avoid conflict using awareness and communication
~ Drills and exercises

Thursdays:
Session l:    Sept 12 - Oct 17 (6 weeks)  
Session ll:   Nov 7 - December 19 (6weeks)  No class Nov 28
Location:     Parcells Middle School, Boys Gym
Time:           7:30  - 8:15 pm
Fee:             $90/family/6 weeks

Instructor:  Sensei Dina Dajani 2nd Degree Black Belt

"The right balance of fun and disipline."
     Dean G. - Parent & Participant



Karate For Families Summer 2024
Kindergarten - Adult, Ages 5+
This activity provides an opportunity for the entire family to participate in a way that does not have a negative impact on the pocketbook.
~ Karate for Kids and Adult Karate & Self-Defense program curriculum
~ Lessons on family safety and protection
~ How to avoid conflict using awareness and communication
~ Drills and exercises

Don't worry, this activity will resume in the Summer 2025.

Thursdays:
Session lll:   9 weeks
Location:     Monteith Elementary School Parking Lot
Time:          7:30 - 8:15 pm
Fee:            $120/Family (9 weeks)
                
Instructor:  Sensei Dina Dajani 2nd Degree Black Belt

"The right balance of fun and dicipline."
     Dean G. - Parent & Participant

Karate For Families Winter - Spring 2025
Kindergarten - Adult, Ages 5+
This activity provides an opportunity for the entire family to participate in a way that does not have a negative impact on the pocketbook.
~ Karate for Kids and Adult Karate & Self-Defense program curriculum
~ Lessons on family safety and protection
~ How to avoid conflict using awareness and communication
~ Drills and exercises

Thursdays:
Session l:   January 9 - March 13 - 9 weeks  -  No Feb 20
Session ll:   March 20 - May 29  - 10 weeks  -  No March 27
Location:    Parcells Middle School - Boys Gym
Time:          7:30 - 8:15 pm
Fee:            $120/Family (9 weeks)
                   $134/Family (10 weeks)
Instructor:  Sensei Dina Dajani 2nd Degree Black Belt

"The right balance of fun and dicipline."
     Dean G. - Parent & Participant

Puppy Pre-School -
Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club offers this class for all puppies who are 3-5 months of age.  Socialization, introduction to obedience, grooming and problem solving are offered.  Bring your puppy and shot records to the first night of class, as well as a six-foot leather lead and an appropriately sized buckle collar or harness.
Minors over the age of 12 are invited to train as long as a parent or guardian is registered  and remains in attendance.

    Don't worry, this activity will resume in the fall 2025.  

Mondays:    September - October
Time:           7 - 8 pm
Location:     Maire Elementary School,  gym
Fee:            $85/6 weeks
Instructor:   Anna Hobig, SMOTC Member


Puppy Pre-School - WINTER SPRING 2025
Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club offers this class for all puppies who are 3-5 months of age.  Socialization, introduction to obedience, grooming and problem solving are offered.  Bring your puppy and shot records to the first night of class, as well as a six-foot leather lead and an appropriately sized buckle collar or harness.
Minors over the age of 12 are invited to train as long as a parent or guardian is registered  and remains in attendance.


Mondays    
Session l:    January 6 - February  24 - No class Jan 20 & Feb 17
Session ll:   March 10 - April 21  - No Mar 24
Time:           7 - 8 pm
Location:     Maire Elementary School,  gym
Fee:            $85/6 weeks

Instructor:  Chris Strutz, SMOTC Member

Rowing, Indoor Rowing
Indoor Rowing - All levels welcome! No Recreation and Wellness Center membership required to register for indoor rowing.

This is an aerobic exercise class for the busy, fitness-minded adult interested in developing back, chest, shoulders, abdomen and legs using state of the art Concept ll Indoor Rowing Ergometers.  Coaches from Friends of Detroit Rowing will run workouts.

Don't worry, this activity will resume in theSUMMER 2025.

INSTRUCTORS:
Sunrise - M/W/F - Brian Payton and Ted Fly

Mon/Wed/Fri:  June  -  August   - 11 weeks
Time:               6:00 - 6:30 am
Fee:                $109/11 weeks


Rowing, Indoor Rowing - Fall 2024
All levels welcome.  This is an aerobic exercise class for the busy, fitness-minded adult interested in developing back, chest, shoulders, abdomen and legs using state of the art Concept ll Indoor Rowing Ergometers.  Coaches from Friends of Detroit Rowing will run workouts.


Mo/We/Fr:   September 9 - December 20
Time:           6 - 6:30 am                                        
Fee:             $149/15 weeks
Instructors - Brian Payton and Ted Fly

Mo/We:       September 9 - December 18
Time:           5:30 - 6pm or  6:15 - 6:45 pm                                        
Fee:             $99/15 weeks
Instructors:  Cheryl Koch and Lisa Manardo

Tu/Thurs:     September 10 - December 19 (No class Nov 28)
Time:           6:45 - 7:15 am                                        
Fee:             $99/15 weeks
Instructors - John Shefferly and Dixon Kirkland lll

Tu/Thurs:    September 10 - December 19 (No class November 28)
Time:           9:00 - 9:30 am                                        
Fee:            $99/15 weeks
Instructors - Cynthia Jevons and Deb Roseborough

Location:   NCRWC Lower level, Rowing/Fitness Room

Rowing, Indoor Rowing - Winter - Spring 2025
All levels welcome.  This is an aerobic exercise class for the busy, fitness-minded adult interested in developing back, chest, shoulders, abdomen and legs using state of the art Concept ll Indoor Rowing Ergometers.  Coaches from Friends of Detroit Rowing will run workouts.
                  
Rowing for Tu/Thu/Sat  AM is open for registration - all other classes will open on December 1, 2024.

Tu/Thurs/Sat:    December 3 - April 26
Tu/Th:                           5:30 - 6:15 am
Sat:                               7:15 - 8:00 am                                        
Fee:                              $210/21 weeks
Instructor:   Lisa Manardo
Registration opens:  11/22/2024

ALL OTHER CLASSES WILL OPEN DECEMBER 1, 2024 FOR REGISTRATION
Session 1:
Mo/We/Fr:   January 6- March 28
Time:           6 - 6:30 am                                        
Fee:            $119/12 weeks
Instructors - Brian Payton and Ted Fly

Mo/We:      January 6 - March 26
Time:          5:30 - 6 pm or 6:15 - 6:45 pm                                      
Fee:            $79/12 weeks
Instructors: Cheryl Koch and Lisa Manardo

Tu/Thurs:    January 7 - March 27
Time:           9:00 - 9:30 am                                        
Fee:            $79/12 weeks
Instructors - Cynthia Jevons and Deb Roseborough

Session ll:
Mo/We/Fr:  March 31 - June 13 - No May 26
Time:          6 - 6:30 am                                        
Fee:           $109/11 weeks
Instructors - Brian Payton and Ted Fly

Mo/We:       March 31 - June 11 - No May 26
Time:          5:30 - 6 pm or 6:15 - 6:45 pm                                      
Fee:            $73/11 weeks
Instructors: Cheryl Koch and Lisa Manardo

Tu/Thu:       April 1 - June 12
Time:           9:00 - 9:30 am                                        
Fee:            $73/11 weeks
Instructors - Cynthia Jevons and Deb Roseborough

Location:   NCRWC Lower level