ORION TOWNSHIP INVITES COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE 15 YEARS
OF RECREATION THROUGH FREE REC CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Orion Township, MI – Orion Township invites the community to celebrate 15 years of recreation at the
Parks & Progress Open House on Wednesday, November 12, at Great Lakes Athletic Club (GLAC). The
event highlights the newly redesigned recreational space at GLAC—whose new name, now narrowed to
two finalists, will be revealed at 5:30 PM—and showcases the township’s recreational achievements over
the past 15 years, as well as exciting plans for the future.
“Over the past 15 years, Orion Township has made significant investments in parks, green spaces, trail
connections, and recreational programming,” said Supervisor Chris Barnett. “This event is a celebration of
that progress and a chance for our community to experience all of the amenities at the new recreation
center, and everything else that makes Orion a place where living truly feels like a vacation.”
For additional background, see the attached feature story, Where Living is a Vacation and Recreation
Leads the Way. We welcome our media and community partners to use or adapt it for their own
publications.
More information about the Parks & Progress event is available at OrionTownship.org or through the
event’s Facebook page.
The evening’s timeline is as follows:
4:30 PM – Choose Your Adventure
Heritage Park Ribbon Cutting: Explore our newest park at 3345 Pasadena, thoughtfully designed to
honor the families and history of our community.
FREE Family Fitness Class (Ages 11+): Strength & Cardio with trainers Jen Pozzi & Regan Slocum.
5:30 PM – The Big Reveal at GLAC / New Recreation Center
Celebrate the official transition of GLAC into the newly redesigned Recreation Center at 3800 S.
Baldwin Road.
Witness the facility’s new name reveal and enjoy an evening of recreation, community connection,
and fun.
6:00 PM – Open House Highlights (for members and nonmembers)
Tour the recreation center and explore the new children’s center
Sample a “Taste of Orion” from local restaurants
Take a FREE fitness class (Barre with Mykala or HIIT Core with Regan) or work out
independently
Swim with the family
Create crafts in the new art room
Play family bingo and more activities for all ages
Special Bonus: Nonmember participants who are Orion residents will receive a virtual punch card
redeemable for three future visits.