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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 Edition 171 Summer eCit*zen Center C ITY Online Services News • r residents and the communit Summer 2010 Editio City Phone Mayor and Council Member Filings Open May 18 Numbers (763) Affidavits of Candidacy for Mayor and two Council Member (more than 4 persons) file for office, a Members will be accepted in the City Clerk's municipal primary election will be held on City Hall Office at City Hall beginning at 8 AM Tuesday, August 10 to nominate candidates for the Administration May 18, 2010, through 5 PM Tuesday, June 1, November 2 municipal general election. 569 -3300 2010. The Mayor and Council Members serve a Building /Community Stds four -year term beginning January 3, 2011. Upon receiving a completed Affidavit of 569 -3330 Candidacy, along with one of the following: Inspection Scheduling Qualifications for Filing Affidavit of Candidacy a. the payment of a filing fee of $25.00; or 569 -3344 An Affidavit of Candidacy shall state the name of b. the filing by the petition of 50 registered Code Enforcement the office sought and shall state that the voters on behalf of the candidate, 569 -3473 (New #) candidate: Business &Development 569 -3335 (New #) 1. is an eligible voter; the City Clerk shall certify the eligibility of the Assessing 2. has no other Affidavit on file as a candidate candidate and place the name of the candidate 569 -3310 for any office at the same primary or next upon the election ballot without partisan Engineering ensuing general election; and designation. 569 -3340 3. is, or will be on assuming office, 21 years of Road Construction age or more, and will have maintained Petition In Place Of Filing Fee 569 -3342 residence in Brooklyn Center for 30 days A Petition In Place Of Filing Fee is obtained from Finance before the general election (MS 2046.06, and filed with the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall inspect the Petition In Place Of Filing Fee to 569-3320 subd. 1). determine whether it has been signed b Utility Billing g y the 569 -3390 An individual who is eligible and desires to required number of signatories and whether the Community Center become a candidate for the office of Mayor or signatories are registered voters in the city of 569 -3400 Council Member to be voted for at the Brooklyn Center. Activity Weather Line November 2 municipal general election must file 569 -3442 an Affidavit of Candidacy with the City Clerk. If Questions regarding filing for office may be Earle Brown more than twice the number of individuals to be directed to the City Clerk at (763) 569 -3306 or Heritage Center elected as Mayor (more than 2 persons) or Council e -mail cityclerk @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us 569 -6300 Centerbrook Golf 549 -3750 (New #) Fire Election Judges Needed New Route for Earle Brown 549 -3600 (New #) for Fall Elections Days Parade Police (General Info) 569 -3333 August 10 &November 2 Warmer weather brings excitement about the Emergencies & Officer Earle Brown Days Festival. This year, the parade Assistance 911 Elections judges play a vital role in the route has been changed to 63 Avenue administration of election procedures in each voting precinct. Election judges must meet beginning at France Avenue and ending at Quail certain criteria and training requirements in Avenue. This highly rated parade will feature six Inside this issue accordance with State Law. Election judges are high school marching bands, clowns, floats, and novelty units. paid an hourly rate of $9.00. For more Elections ............................... 1 information about election judge requirements, please visit the city website at Join the fun and attend this year's Earle Brown Drinking Water Report........ 2,3 Days Community Events from June 24 to June 26. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org call the City Clerk More information and parade maps are available City Updates ....................... 4 at (763) 569 -3306 or e-mail cityclerk @ci.brooklyn p p on the website at Recreation Brochure............ 5+ c.enter.mn.us. - - - -- www. cityof brool dyi�center.org /earlebrowndays Analyzing Your Drinking Water 2009 Consumer Confidence Report Water Monitoring More information about contaminants and potential health effects can In accordance with Environmental Protection Agency be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe and State of Minnesota regulations, the City of Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426 - 4791. Brooklyn Center is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. The purpose than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons such as of this report is to advance consumers' persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have understanding of drinking water and heighten undergone organ transplants, people with HIV /AIDS or other immune awareness of the need to protect precious water system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk resources. from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA /CDC guidelines on appropriate Source of Water means to lessen the risk of infection by Yp P Cr tos oridium are available The City of Brooklyn Center provides drinking water to its residents from from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426 - 4791. a groundwater source: nine wells ranging from 313 to 340 feet deep, that draw water from the Jordan and Prairie Du Chien - Jordan aquifers. Results of Monitoring The water provided to customers may meet drinking water standards, No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking but the Minnesota Department of Health has also made a determination water standards. However, some contaminants were detected in trace as to how vulnerable the source of water may be to future amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows shows the contamination incidents. If you wish to obtain the entire source water contaminants that were detected in trace amounts last year. (Some assessment regarding your drinking water, please call (651) 201 -4700 or contaminants are sampled less frequently than once a year; as a result, 1 (800) 818 -9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you not all contaminants were sampled for in 2009. If any of these can view it on line at www.health. state .mn.us /divs /eh /water /swp /swa contaminants were detected the last time they were sampled for, they are included in the table along with the date that the detection Compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations occurred.) The table of testing results on the following pages includes The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include several abbreviations. A key to these abbreviations is provided below. rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves Questions: naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and Residents are encouraged to call (763) 585-7103 can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from if you have questions about the City of • • klyn Center drinking human activity. water or • • like information about opportunities f• public DarticiDation in decisions that may affect the civality of the water. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come Key to abbreviations: from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock • MCLG— Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in operations, and wildlife. drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. g y occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic • MCL— Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such feasible using the best available treatment technology. as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • MRDL— Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic • MRDLG— Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. chemicals, which are by products of industrial processes and petroleum • AL— Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater triggers treatment or other requirement which a water system must fol- runoff, and septic systems. low. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the • 90th Percentile Level —This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 result of oil and gas production and mining activities. percent of the samples taken that had the highest levels. (For example, in a situation in which 10 samples were taken, the 90th percentile level is In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U. S. Environmental determined by disregarding the highest result, which represents 10 per - Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of cent of the samples.) Note: In situations in which only 5 samples are certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food taken, the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to determine and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in the 90th percentile level. bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. • pCi /1— PicoCuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity). • ppb —Parts per billion, which can also be expressed as micrograms per liter Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to (µg /1). contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of • ppm —Parts per million, which can also be expressed as milligrams per liter contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health (mg /1). risk. • nd —No Detection. in - • N/A —Not Applicable (does not apply). BROOKLYN CENTER ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT- 2009 Drinking Water Testing Results MCLG MCL Level Found Contaminant (units) Range Average/ Typical Source of Contaminant (2009) Result* Alpha Emitters (pCi /1) 0 15.4 N/A 3.3 Erosion of natural deposits. Barium (ppm) 2 2 N/A .09 Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; (04/12/2007) Erosion of natural deposits. Combined 0 5.4 N/A 1.2 Erosion of natural deposits. Radium (pCi /1) Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 1.1 -1.3 1.18 State of Minnesota requires all municipal water systems to add fluoride to the drinking water to promote strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Mercury (inorganic) (ppb) 2 2 N/A .05 Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; (04/12/2007) Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland TTHM (Total trihalomethanes) (ppb) 0 80 N/A .9 By- product of drinking water disinfection. Level Found Contaminant (units) Range Average/ Typical Source of Contaminant (2009) Result* Radon (pCi /1) (11/15/2005) N/A 451 Erosion of natural deposits. *This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected and sometimes is an average of all the detected values. If it is an average, it may contain sampling results from the previous year. Radon is a radioactive gas which is naturally occurring in some groundwater. It poses a lung cancer risk when gas is released from water into air (as occurs during showering, bathing, or washing dishes or clothes) and a stomach cancer risk when it is ingested. Because radon in indoor air poses a much greater health risk than radon in drinking water, an Alternative Maximum Contaminant Level (AMCL) of 4,000 picoCuries per liter may apply in states that have adopted an Indoor Air Program, which compels citizens, homeowners, schools, and communities to reduce the radon threat from indoor air. For states without such a program, the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 300 pCi /I may apply. Minnesota plans to adopt an Indoor Air Program once the Radon Rule is finalized. Contaminant (units) MRDLG MRDL * * ** * * * ** Typical Source of Contaminant Chlorine (ppm) 4 4 1.4 -1.6 1.49 Water additive used to control microbes. * ** *Highest and Lowest Monthly Average. * * ** *Highest Quarterly Average. Contaminant (units) MCLG AL 90% Level # sites over AL Typical Source of Contaminant Lead (ppb) N/A 15 3 0 out of 30 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; (07/11/2007) Erosion of natural deposits Copper (ppm) N/A 1.3 0.78 0 out of 30 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; (07/11/2007) Erosion of natural deposits. If present, infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Brooklyn Center is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov /safewater /lead Some contaminants do not have Maximum Contaminant Levels established for them. These unregulated contaminants are assessed using state standards known as health risk limits to determine if they pose a threat to human health. If unacceptable levels of an unregulated contaminant are found, the response is the same as if an MCL has been exceeded; the water system must inform its customers and take other corrective actions. In the table that follows are the unregulated contaminants that were detected: Level Found Contaminant (units) Range (2009) Average/ Result Typical Source of Contaminant Sodium (ppm) (07/15/2008) N/A 22 Erosion of natural deposits. Sulfate (ppm) (07/15/2008) N/A 114 Erosion of natural deposits. Important Contact Information City of Brooklyn Center Upcoming events and reminders are provided below. For P g p 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway more information about city happenings or events , please visit the city Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org www.cityofbrooklyncen e -mail: info @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us Assessing Office 2010 Property Crime Prevention Golf Tournament City Hall (763) 569 -3300 Reviews This year's golf tournament is May 21, Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 The Assessor's Office will be starting 2010 at Centerbrook Golf Course. Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served the yearly quintile inspection of by the MN Relay Service 711 (TTY /Voice) residential properties on May 4, 2010. National Night Out The 2010 property review area Join your neighbors on August 3, 2010. Council Members includes properties within an area Mayor Tim Willson located south of 65 Avenue N., west 2010 Neighborhood Area Meetings Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 of Shingle Creek and North of 59 Join us at this year's Neighborhood e -mail: mayorwillson @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Avenue N. to the western city limits. If Area Meetings. Learn what is you have any questions regarding the happening in Brooklyn Center. Meeting Councilmember Kay Lasman quintile inspection process, lease call Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 q p p p times are 6:30 -8:00 p.m. on the dates e -mail: councilmemberlasman @ ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us (763) 569 -3310 for assistance. and locations as follows: May 26, 2010 West Palmer Lake Park 16th Annual Brooklyn Center Councilmember Tim Roche y June 29, 2010 Lions Park Voicemail: (763) 569 -3447 Landscape & Garden Contest July 2 1010 Twin Lake Park e -mail: council memberroche @ci.brooklyn- center.m n. us Nominate a neighbor or yourself for Sept. 14, 010 East Palmer Lake Park the Landscape & Garden Contest. Councilmember Dan Ryan Applications must be submitted to the Voicemail: (763) 569 -3445 For more information about police Engineering Division by June 28, 2010. related events, lease contact Crime Prevention Specialist e -mail: council memberryan @ci.brooklyn- center.mn. us p Contest Criteria and an application can list Becky Boie at Councilmember Mark Yelich be found on the city website or call (763) ntion S 72 is Cultural Liaison Voicemail: (763) 569-3444 (763) 569-3340. Monique Drier at (763) 503 -3265. e -mail: councilmemberyelich @ ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Fire Department Reminders Spring Cleanup and Home Projects City Manager Free Fire safety education and fire Gardening and yardwork are great Curt Boganey truck visits are available for events in ways to enjoy the outdoors and get (763) 569 -3300 Brooklyn Center. Please call (763) 549 exercise, as well as keep your 3639 to schedule your event. Also, neighborhood clean and safe. Be sure City Council Meetings free blood pressure checks are to protect your investments by City Council Regular Session meetings are held the 2nd available at the West Fire Station obtaining permits when required for and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. located at 6250 Brooklyn Boulevard g p re q Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 p.m. before Council home construction projects. Tuesday- Friday from 8pm -10pm and Metro Paint- A -Thon is taking meetings for persons who wish to address the City Council weekends from 8am -8pm. g about issues not scheduled on the agenda. applications from seniors and persons Census 2010 —Be Counted! with physical disabilities who need City Council Work sessions are held immediately following Please mail in your completed Census help painting their home. Visit the Regular Session City Council meetings. www.gmcc.org /paint -a -thon or call g Y g Questionnaires. Please visit the city website if you have questions. (612)721 -8687 for more information. City Council meetings are broadcast live on cable Channel 16. Replays shown Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. You may also May is Asian /Pacific American Heritage Month watch City Council meetings on -line, on demand at your convenience through a link on the City website. Nearly 10% of Brooklyn Center's population reported being Asian alone or in part in the 2000 Census. Asian /Pacific Americans have made great contributions to Call City Hall to verify meeting dates (763) 569 -3300 or our heritage and prosperity. Asian /Pacific American is one of the fastest growing visit the City's web site at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org ethnic groups in the United States. During the observance of Asian /Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultural traditions, ancestry, native We want to hearfrom you. Ifyou have important languages, and unique experiences represented among the ethnic groups from community news, an interesting story or ideas to Asia and the Pacific. We also recognize Asian /Pacific Americans whose love of share, please contact City Hall at (763) 569 -3300. family, hard work, and community has helped unite and sustain us as a Printed on Recycled Paper 0T'l community. 1, SOz r 2010 laC011 BUCAln Your Invitation To Fun! Earle Brown Days Festival - Page 20! ( VIZ ISSUE, , Adult Activities 6 -9 Boomers & Beyond 10 -11 Community Tripsters 12 Adaptive Recreation 13 Preschool Kids 13 Children's Activities 14 -17 Teen Activities 18 Community Bulletin Board 18 Class Locations 18 Centerbrook Golf Course 19 Outdoor /Tennis 19 Earle Brown Days Festival 20 Aquatic Activities /Swim Lessons 21 -23 Summer Pool Fun 24 Pool, Exercise Room Hours & Rates- 25 General Information 26 Registration Information 27 Puppet Playhouse Back Page // Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Services Department 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 763 -569 -3400 www.citvofbrooklvncenter. -" ADULT ACTIVITIES Day Wed. Hea/thways Sneakers® Fitness Program SILVERSNEAKERS® — Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand -held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Registration Fee $31.65/11 Sessions; no charge SilverSneakers® participant. No class July 5 & 8. Classes 50 min. Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # Mon. June 14 10:30 a.m. CC Bev 12621 Tues. June 15 9:30 a.m. CC LeVon 12622 Thurs. June 17 9:30 a.m. CC Bev 12623 SILVERSNEAKERS® — Cardio Circuit Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work using hand -held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non - impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, head to toe stretching, and complete relaxation in a comfortable position. Registration Fee $31.65/11 Sessions; no charge SilverSneakers® participant. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Fri. June 18 1:00 p.m. CC 12624 SILVERSNEAKERS® — Cardio Fit Get up and go with an aerobics class for you - safe, heart- healthy and easy on the joints. The workout includes easy -to- follow low impact movements, upper body strength work, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation from the floor designed to energize your active lifestyle. Registration Fee $20.00/7 Sessions; no charge SilverSneakers® participant. Classes 50 min. Instructor Karen. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Wed. June 16 10:30 a.m. CC 12625 SILVERSNEAKERS® — YogaStretch YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Registration Fee $20.00/7 Sessions; no charge SilverSneakers® participant. Classes 50 min. Instructor Karen. Begins Time Location June 16 9:30 a.m. CC Activity # 12626 Register online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org. On homepage, select the Recreation Go button. For registration information, see page 27. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org SilverSneakers® classes are OPEN to all interested participants. See information below. All persons, including SilverSneaker® eligible participants, please register at the community center. SILVERSNEAKERS® — SilverSplash® Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash offers LOTs of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination. Registration Fee $31.65/11 Sessions; no charge SilverSneakers' participant. Classes 50 min. Instructor LeVon. Day Tues. Thurs. Day Begins Fri. June 18 Begins Time June 15 June 17 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Location CC CC Activity # 12627 12628 AQUA EXERCISE — SENIOR 2 This class is for persons who are ready to take their water exercise workout to the next level. Water buoys and unique variations using the noodle are all part of the challenge. You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that works for you! Registration Fee $34.50/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor LeVon. Time Location 8:00 a.m. CC Activity # 12629 AQUA EXERCISE Water power! Join this invigorating high- energy class, which includes a warm up, cardio and full body toning. You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! Seniors may register for Wednesday morning or Monday evening for $31.65; senior fee not available online. Kathy Jo and Jean will team teach Monday evening. Registration Fee $34.50/11 Sessions. No classes July 3 & 5. Classes 50 min. Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # Sat. June 12 8:00 a.m. CC Jean 12630 Wed. June 16 8:00 a.m. CC Kathy Jo 12631 Mon. June 14 6:00 p.m. CC K/J 12632 AQUA EXERCISE — DEEP WATER WORKOUT Looking for a different experience in water exercise, try this class! Using a floatation device, instructor combines aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and water jogging for an excellent over all body workout! Designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. Swimming skills not required but participants should be comfortable in deep water. Floatation belts & noodles furnished. Seniors may register for Monday morning for $31.65; senior fee not available online. Kathy Jo and Jean will team teach Monday evening. Registration Fee $34.50/11 Sessions. No class July 5. Classes 50 min. Day Begins Time Location Inst. Activity # Mon. June 14 8:00 a.m. CC Jean 12633 Mon. June 14 7:00 p.m. CC K/J 12634 6 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued POOL ACCESS Brooklyn Center Community Center Pool features a full ramp with handrail to provide complete access to persons in wheelchairs and/or with physical limitations. Ramp is located in the shallow end. STRENGTH TRAINING "Strong women & men stay young." Age 30 pr 90, fit or unfit, this program can build bone density, lose weight, gain strength and energy. Basic exercises using weights are geared to individual ability and can put you in the shape needed for a healthier & more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. Hand held weights are available or if you own weights, you may bring them. Join this class for an energy overhaul! Registration Fee $31.65/11 Sessions. No class on July 8. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Thurs. June 17 10:30 a.m. CC 12635 STRENGTH TRAINING, BACK & "ABS" FOR WOMEN See the class description above. This class includes weekly "AB" workout and specific strength training exercises for the lower back. Registration Fee $37.65/12 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Heidi Day Begins Time Location Mon. June 14 6:15 p.m. CC Activity # 12636 AEROBIC FITNESS AND FUN FOR 65+ Think about starting the day in this fun class! Bev is an inspiring instructor who knows how to keep you motivated with a variety of exercises. This morning program emphasizes energizing routines designed to improve strength, flexibility and endurance at a level safe and comfortable for you. This class is directed towards individuals 65 years and older. Come join us! Registration Fee $31.65/11 Sessions. No class July 5. Classes 50 minutes. Instructor Bev. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Mon. June 14 9:30 a.m. CC 12637 STRETCH/TONE /CARDIO/ISOMETRIC LOW IMPACT ALL -IN -ONE CLASS Resistance bands to tone & stretch all the muscle groups will be used for half the class while getting a 2 -mile walk for a cardio workout. Hand held weights will be used the other half of the class for jj a additional strengthening. Isometric exercise will be incorporated throughout class. This fun class is designed to efficiently get it "all -in -one" session and the upbeat music and group energy will increase your strength and endurance. While suitable for beginner and intermediate exercisers, advanced exercisers can use stronger resistance bands & heavier weights. Bands provided. If you own hand held weights, bring them. Otherwise, wait until after first class before making a purchase. Sue's enthusiasm will get you moving! Registration Fee $35.00/11 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Sue. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Wed. June 16 6:15 p.m. CC 12638 Recreation Brochure 7 BELLY DANCING — INTRODUCTION Here is a chance for women of any age, size, or fitness level to experience this beautiful form of ancient dance done to exotic music and rhythms from the other side of the world. You will learn basic belly dance moves and combinations and by the end of the session, these will be put into a simple, short choreography! Wear comfortable clothes and if you like, bring a scarf or wrap to tie around your hips. The instructor will also have a limited number of hip wraps for use during class. Participants will have the opportunity to take a field trip to a local restaurant to see a professional belly dance performance. This is not included in registration fee. Registration Fee $19.50/6 Sessions. No class July 6. Classes 50 min. Instructor Stephanie. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Tues. June 15 7:00 p.m. CC 12639 BELLY DANCING — BASIC In this class we build upon the skills learned in Belly Dance — Introduction. Enjoy the exotic music and rhythms of the East and use muscles you didn't know you had! The class will cover additional moves and beginning layers as well as turns and traveling steps. Hip wraps recommended; limited number available for use or may be purchased from Stephanie. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a local professional belly dance performance at a restaurant. This is not included in registration fee. Registration Fee $19.50/6 Sessions. No class July 6. Classes 50 min. Instructor Stephanie. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Tues. June 15 6:00 p.m. CC 12640 CIRCUIT TRAINING Want a fun, fast paced way to lose weight, tone muscles and get stronger? Want to meet new people? If so, this class is for you. We meet in Circuit training area of the exercise room. Warm up, instruction and use of circuit equipment and cool down will be the class format. Great for beginners to the more experienced exerciser. Activity #12809 for men only. Registration Fee $17.00/4 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jessi. Day Thurs. Thurs. Begins Aug. 5 Aug. 5 Time Location Activity # 6:00 p.m. CC 12641 7:15 p.m. CC 12809 BODY FAT TESTING & FITNESS ANALYSIS Near - infrared light & a mini - computer measures body fat within 1% accuracy! EASY! (It's like having blood pressure taken without the pressure.) Body fat is a more valid measure of health than weight, height, & tape measurements. Less body fat means less risk for heart disease & back injury. Computer takes the information & sets up a week -by -week goal program for weight & body fat reduction. Learn specific information regarding your personal calorie intake & exercise requirements to reach your target in a computer - generated realistic number of weeks. Your consultation will be with an R.N. in groups of 3 with personalized attention. Consult approximately 45 minutes. Registration Fee $11.50/1 Session. Registration accepted immediately. Day Date Time Location Activity # Mon. May 3 5:00 p.m. CC 12642 Wed. May 19 7:20 p.m. CC 12643 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued DROP -IN CARDS This option is ideal for people who want to exercise but cannot commit to the same class every week. To reach class minimums, we encourage you to register for a specific class instead of purchasing a card if at all possible. Please purchase cards early so we know we can count on you. Cards may be purchased for aqua or fitness classes that have met the minimum number of registrations to hold the class and do not fill to capacity. Cards are non- refundable and may be used through August, 2010. Card options for 5, 8, 10 or 12 classes are of equal value, assisting you in purchasing only the number you will actually use this session. If you have any questions, call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. Drop -In Card registration not available online. With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's no reason not to exercise with us! DROP -IN CARD— SENIOR OPTIONS Drop -In- Cards —For persons 62 years and older. # of Classes 12 Classes 10 Classes 8 Classes 5 Classes 1 Class Fee $44.00 $37.00 $29.50 $18.50 $4.00 Activity # 12644 12645 12646 12647 12648 EXERCISE ROOM The exercise room, located on the upper level, offers complete fitness equipment for cardiovascular and strength conditioning. Minimum age 15. Shirts & tennis shoes required in Exercise Room. See page 25 for hours. Cardiovascular Equipment Life Fitness Treadmills – 4 Life Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainers – 4 Precore Elliptical – 1 Star Trac Recumbent Bikes – 2 Life Fitness Stair Climbers – 2 Stair Master Free Climber – 1 Strength Training Equipment Life Fitness Leg Press /Calf Raise; Life Fitness Leg Curl/Leg Extension; Life Fitness Multi - chest; Life Fitness Bicep/Triceps; Life Fitness "Smith" Machine; Life Fitness Cable Crossover; Cybex Abdominal; Dumbbells; Life Fitness Lat Pull Down/Low Row Circuit Training Equipment Fit Express Hip Abduction /Adduction Fit Express Abdominal/Low Back Fit Express Pectoral/Deltoid Fit Express Shoulder Press/Pull Down Fit Express Leg Extension/Leg Curl Fit Express Squat Fit Express Lift Task Fit Express Chest Row Fit Express Bicep /Tricep Fitness Technology Rotary Torso Precor Stretch Trainer www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 8 DROP -IN CARD— FITNESS OPTIONS # of Classes 12 Classes 10 Classes 8 Classes 5 Classes 1 Class Fee $49.50 $41.25 $33.00 $20.50 $4.25 Activity # 12649 12650 12651 12652 12653 ** *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS * ** When buying your CARD, please indicate the class or classes that you most likely will be attending. This will help: When determining whether we have the minimum number to have a class with registered participants plus Drop -In Card users. Before purchasing a card, check to see if the class you were planning on attending has been canceled. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control require us to cancel a class; if we know what class you attend, we will attempt to notify you. FITNESS & AEROBIC CLASSES • Wear comfortable clothes & fitness shoes. • Mats are provided. • Noodles and aqua belts are provided. • All classes coed except Strength Training, Back & "Abs" for Women. • Note class cancellation dates in descriptions. Any additional changes will be noted on fitness calendars available from instructors and at community center service desk. Or call 763 -569 -3400. Classes are added at the end of a session to cover these cancellations. SILVERSNEAKERS® FITNESS PROGRAM SilverSneakers® Fitness Program paricipants are invited to work out in our exercise room, swim and use the sauna at no cost to eligible members with a qualifying health plan. Participants may join at any time! Call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405 for information. You can get started today! BASIC EXERCISE ROOM ORIENTATION COMMUNITY CENTER EXERCISE ROOM Learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe & effective workout with a basic walk through of fitness equipment to help you to use each machine correctly. A fitness specialist will assist you on the proper use & correct form. This is not an individual program design session. Free for members or patrons who have paid $4.50 general admission. $10 reservation fee refundable upon completion of orientation or cancellation 48 hours in advance of appointment. Appointments made Monday - Saturday. Allow approximately 45 -60 minutes. Call 763-569-3400 for an appointment. Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued S1EP rr May 17 -June 13 Take the challenge! It's a fun, light - hearted way to connect with family, friends, neighbors and get in shape for summer! Sixteen cities will compete to see which one has the most active people living or working in their city. Participants from each city will have a chance to be honored by Hennepin County and the Minnesota Twins at a home game during the 2010 season. How does it work? As a Step To It participant, you will keep an ongoing total of the steps you take during the challenge. Using an activity conversion chart, other activities such as Tai Chi, biking skateboarding, gymnastics, Yoga, dancing, mowing the lawn or house cleaning can count toward your overall steps. A web site allows you to record your steps online, or your steps can be called in or faxed. Best of all, it free! Register online www.stentoit.org or call 612- 348 -5618. Applications are also available at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. ABOUT BOAT SAFETY There is a lot more to boating than just buying a boat! Learn the basics of boating safety and keep your passengers safe!. According to U.S. Coast Guard, about 80% of boating fatalities occurred on boats where operator had not completed a boating safety education course. A great class for families as well as individuals. Minimum age 12. Your insurance company may offer a discount for successful completion of this course. Bring a lunch. Vending machines on site have light snacks and beverages. Registration Fee $40.00/1 Session includes the course book. Class 8 hours. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Day Date Time Location Activity # Sat. May 1 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CC 12347 BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB Sponsored by Community Activities, Recreation & Services Dept. Meetings are the 2 ❑d Tuesday of the month at Brooklyn Center Community Center. The purpose is to promote social, cultural & civic activities for women. Annual dues $12. Informative monthly meetings with entertaining programs. Last meeting before summer is May 11 at Noon. Luncheon, installation of officers, presentation of the scholarship awards and bingo. Day trips offered to members; details at meetings. May 27, Lanesboro MN, lunch at Pedal Pusher Cafe' & play at Commonwealth Theatre. For info, call 763 -561 -6208 or visit website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter .org /womensclub. Recreation Brochure 9 POTTERY — INTERMEDIATE /ADVANCED For students who are proficient in throwing, hand building and glazing. The instructor will be in the lab three times during the session. This is an ideal format for participants who want to work independently yet need some instruction either in new techniques or with problem solving. Participants with less than 4 years experience may register at the discretion of the instructor. Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and tax. For heavy production, each additional 25 lbs. of clay is $41.45, which includes glazes, firing & tax. Registration Fee $109.00/8 Sessions. Classes 2'/2 hours. Instructor Chad. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Mon. July 12 6:30 p.m. CC 12654 POTTERY — LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES For persons who have completed a pottery class at the community center or have had previous experience and are familiar with the equipment. The lab option is designed for individuals who want to work independently with no instruction. Lab may be used on an unlimited basis other than Monday night and have pieces fired in the eight -week period. Arrange your own time to work. Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and tax. Additional clay is $41.45, which includes 25 lbs., glazes, firing and tax. New participants are asked to meet with instructor for an orientation at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12. Please call 763 -569 -3405 to set up an appointment. Registration Fee $105.65/8 Weeks. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Week of July 12 To be arranged CC 12655 Register online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org. On homepage, select the Recreation Go button. For registration information, see page 27. BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS The City of Brooklyn Center prides itself on 522 acres of parks and nature areas, each with its own personality. Combined with a 20 -mile trail system, residents can walk or bicycle almost anywhere in minutes. A parks, school & trail map along with a list of parks including addresses, amenities, and photos are available on our website at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.mn.us. Select Parks and Trails. VOLUNTEERS are PARTNERS in COMMUNITY The City of Brooklyn Center has ongoing volunteer opportunities as well as an occasional volunteer needed to help with a special event or project. ♦ Perennial and annual container plant donation — Hostas and other plants suitable for container planting. ♦ Container planting at City Hall & Community Center — late spring, one day, time scheduled with volunteer approximately 2 -4 hours. Ongoing summer care optional. • Adopt a Garden at the Community Center — Ongoing maintenance late spring, summer and fall. Volunteers set their own schedule. If you are interested in learning more about these or other volunteer opportunities, please call 763 -569 -3405 or e-mail: co mmunitvicenterna ,,ci.brooklvn- center.mn. us. www.cityojhrooklyncenter.org BOOMERS & BEYOND If you have questions, call Kathy, Program Supervisor at 763 -569 -3405. FIVE CITIES TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Transportation is offered for persons 60 years and older from apartment complexes and homes. It's More Than Just A Ride! Information & Reservations — Monday - Friday 763 -531 -1259 Regular Destination Fare: $3.50 per round trip with punch pass card or $4 cash. Mini -coach transportation to City sponsored programs at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, grocery, malls and discount stores. Pharmacy and banking opportunities are available at some stores. Special Destination Fare: See information listed at the right. No one is denied a ride due to the inability to pay the full fare. Please contact Rita for assistance 763 -531 -1274. PRISM EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION 763 -529 -1252 •Staff – Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. •Answering Machine – anytime Leave name, phone number, your address, destination address, including city, date and time of appointment. For residents of Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley. Transportation is provided to medical and dental appointments in these cities. FREE HELP FOR MEDICARE RECIPIENTS Brooklyn Center Community Center No Income Limits! Confidential, Free Assistance & No Sales! One hour individual morning appointments on May 12, June 9, July 14 and August 11 Call Kathy 763 - 569 -3405 to schedule your appointment. Example of questions : • Choosing the best supplement health insurance • Understanding Medicare Part D • Low Income Options • Sorting out medical and hospital bills • Medicare coverage for a given service • Appeals • Medical assistance Volunteer counselors are trained by Senior Community Services. Caregivers or family members are welcome to schedule an appointment for Medicare recipients. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 10 FIVE CITIES TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES RIDES FOR SPECIAL DESTINATIONS Registration is based on space availability; call 763 -531 -1259. Bus picks up at Brooklyn Center Community Center with 6 or more people. If the minimum is not met, participants will be given the choice of a Robbinsdale or Crystal pickup. The round trip fare is 2 punches from pass card or $7 cash in addition to a any individual trip costs described below. WITH SENIORS IN MIND – July 13 Visit the MN History Center in St. Paul for A Musical Salute to Minnesota's greatest generation with the MN State Band. A rousing concert will be presented by the acclaimed 50- member Minnesota State Band. Established in 1898, it is the only remaining entity of its kind in the United States. The program, narrated by Master of Ceremonies Stan Turner, explores music associated with the years 1917 through 1945 - when the Greatest Generation came of age and contributed so much to this country. The audience will be treated to marches, service songs, concert music and popular tunes that buoyed the nation. There will be time to visit the museum store or tour the exhibits. If you visit exhibits, there is an $8 fee. Bring a lunch or visit their Cafe MN. Approximate time 9:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m. Special fare applies. FORUM AND THE FORK – May 6 Challenges to Peace in the Middle East An inspiring day with a free organ concert, lecture and complimentary refreshments at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. Hanan Ashrawi is founder and Secretary- General of Miftah -The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue. She served as the Minister of Higher Education for the Palestinian Authority and as the official spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority delegation to U.S. - Israel - Palestinian Peace Talk. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Virginia. Approximate time 10:20 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Special fare applies. BC BRUNCHERS Join the "bunch" for an early lunch at local area restaurants. Home pickups available. Individual checks including tax and gratuity will be available. A great time to get together to visit with old acquaintances or meet new. Call for dates and restaurants. The fare is one punch pass or $4 cash. DONUT MAKE YOU WONDER? Join us on Wednesday, May 19 for an interesting program, coffee, and you guessed it, donuts at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Program fee is $2 payable at the door but you must register by the Thursday before so there are enough refreshments for everyone. Call 763 - 569 -3405 to register. Sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale and Senior Services of District 281. Backyard Bird Feeding - Don't miss Ron Windingstad the Audubon Minnesota -at -Home Coordinator as he covers the basics of bird feeding. You will learn what birds you can attract with different feeders and food. You will be able to identify many of the familiar birds of the Twin Cities and discover those that are not as common. You will also be given valuable information on how you can help the birds of Minnesota. Recreation Brochure Boomers & Beyond Activities continued ❑ x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ❑ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LEISURE TIME DROP -IN If you enjoy playing cards, you are welcome to join us on n Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participants must by checked in no later than 11:30 a.m. Partners are not required to play. Come, bring your lunch and have a fun afternoon. ❑ Coffee & tea provided. Everyone contributes $1 /week to the kitty, which helps defray the cost for supplies, refreshments & prizes. Birthdays are celebrated the 1 Wednesday of each month with dessert. On birthday party Wednesdays everyone except those celebrating a birthday that month pays $1. The o 2nd Wednesday is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, non - player and a drawing. The last Wednesday features "Crazy" Progressive 500. If you do not play cards, informal instruction is available from the players except on Progressive 500 days. Hosted by volunteers Art and Peggy. If coming for the first time, please call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. ❑ ❑0000❑❑ ❑ ❑❑❑ ❑000 ❑❑❑ ❑0 ❑1300❑ ❑❑❑0017❑ ❑000 AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Auto Insurance Discount Registration accepted immediately! FEE —AARP Members $12 & Non - members $14. Membership information, call 1- 888 - 687 -2277. This classroom training program is designed to help persons 55 and older improve their driving skills while teaching them how to avoid accidents & traffic violations. No tests; course completion is required to initiate the 3 year auto insurance discount and become a better driver. Instructors are trained volunteers. Eight Hour — If you have never taken the training or if you haven't taken the refresher course for more than three years. For class locations in the surrounding area, call the AARP office at 952- 858 -9040, Monday– Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Four Hour Refresher — For persons who have completed the eight hour mature driving course within the preceding three years. 1 Session. Date Day Time June 2 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. July 7 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. August 4 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. September 1 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Questions, call 763 -569 -3400. If the class is full, we will put you on the waiting list and call if an opening occurs. Advanced registration required by mail or in person; no walk -ins the day of class. Make check or money order payable to AARP. (Cash not accepted.) Class location - Crossings, 6201 N Lilac Drive, south entry. Crossing residents may register with the manager, space providing. Thanks to Crossings Manager Jesse & Lang Nelson Corporation for providing this site. Smoking prohibited. Recreation Brochure 11 • • • • Take A Mini Vacation! Call 763- 569 -3405 for your brochure! The arrangements have been made for you! Pack your bag and join other adults who love to travel! Cost includes deluxe motor coach travel, hotel stay, tax, gratuities on included meals & attractions, tour director, guides and some meals. Triple, quad and single accommodations are available. +Departure locations determined by the number of registrations at each center. Deposit dates are based on available space. GUNFLINT TRAIL, GRAND MARAIS & NORTH SHORE - JUNE 15, 16 & 17 3 -DAY MOTOR COACH TOUR $480 per person, 2 per room; $525 person, 1 per room • Lodging for 2 nights at the Best Western Superior Inn The natural setting at the hotel requires guests to manage a flight of stairs. Luggage will be delivered to your room. • 1 Coffee & roll stop, 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 2 Dinners • Attractions: Split Rock Light House, Gunflint Trail Historical Society Museum, Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center • A $200 /person deposit due by April 30 to hold your spot. Final payment due by May 10, 2010. Activity #12356. MACKINAC ISLAND — AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 1, 2 & 3 4 -DAY MOTOR COACH TOUR $625 per person, 2 per room; $790 per person, 1 per room Lodging for 3 nights 1 Coffee & roll stop, 2 Continental Breakfasts, 1 Breakfast, 3 Lunches & 2 Dinners Attractions: Sightseeing ferry to Mackinac Island, Lunch Buffet at Grand Hotel, Horse Drawn Carriage Tour of island hear and see Skull Cave, Arch Rock, Governor's Mansion and Mackinac Bridge A $200 /person deposit due by June 28 to hold your spot. Final payment due by July 26, 2010. Activity #12599. A KERSTMAS in PELLA DECEMBER 3 & 4 2 -DAY MOTOR COACH TOUR $325 per person, 2 per room; $415 per person, 1 per room • Lodging for 1 night • 1 Coffee & roll stop, 2 Lunches • Attractions: Pella Christmas tour of homes, Historical Village, Vermeer Mill Interpretive Lights Display, Festival of Trees • A $75 /person deposit due by October 18 to hold your spot. Final payment due by November 1. Activity #12614. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Walk in Center, ( COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS Community Tripsters is a program for people who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. We live in an area that offers a multitude of fun and educational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat at wonderful restaurants & experience a host of remarkable recreational activities. Motor coach buses depart & return to Brooklyn Center Community Center; an escort accompanies all trips. REGISTRATION for trips now in progress by mail or in person, online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org or phone with Visa or MasterCard. When registering for someone else, please have correct spelling of their name, correct address & phone number. Deadline dates listed are on a space - permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is canceled or a substitute can be found to take your place. Refunds subject to $5 service fee or 3% of the fee for extended trips. FOR PERSONS TRAVELING ALONE — Would you like to go on a day outing or extended trip but are hesitant to sign up? The Community Tripster staff would like to help put you in touch with others. If interested in finding out more, call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. May 13 — Murals & Music in New Ulm The guide from the visitors center will take us on a tour of this unique village. We'll also stop at Turner Hall to hear about the 1873 -era murals, and learn about the persecution in WWI and the WWII's P.O.W. Tour concludes at Glockenspiel Musical Clock Tower. Buffet service lunch at New Ulm Country Club. Next stop at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame followed by a visit to Schell's gardens. Cost $51 /person includes tours, tax, gratuity, motor coach & escort. Approximate time 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. April 23, registration deadline. Activity #12441. June 17 — "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" Don't miss attending a MN Twins game in the 2010 Inaugural Season as your hometown team plays the Colorado Rockies at the new Target Field. Food will be a huge part of the outdoor baseball experience by celebrating the traditional fare, region's culture, and baseball heritage. There are 9 themed concession stands, 3 concessions play tribute to Frank Viola, Halsey Hall & Juan Berenguer. Walk down to reserved seats, using hand rails. Section U is located near elevators. Cost $54/person includes ticket, motor coach, & escort. Considerable walking may be required pending location of bus parking. Approximate time 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. May 10, registration deadline. Activity #12812. June 23 — Behind the Scenes We're off to Canterbury Park to get a behind the scene tour of the stables with Jockey Nolan. View these magnificent horses working out & up close, hear about the moments of racing glory & moments of heartache. The tour moves inside the building with information on how races are funded and why the Shakopee site was chosen. Lunch at Dangerfield's, a newly remodeled restaurant overlooking the Minnesota River. Enjoy roast chicken, potato, vegetable, cranberry sauce & beverage. The next behind the scenes tour is at the nationally known Rahr Malting Co. which began in Wisconsin in the 1800's and later moved to Minnesota. We will then tour the historic Brewery House built by Mr. Strunk who built the first brewery in Shakopee and view the beautiful gardens. Our final stop is the Savage Library to hear about Dan Patch, the famous horse that set a world record. Cost $57/ person includes tours, lunch, tax, gratuity, motor coach & escort. Approximate time 8:45 a.m. -4:15 p.m. May 28, registration deadline. Activity #12443. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org We've got your ticket for fun! July 21 Fanny Hill - On Golden Pond A beautiful love story of Ethel and Norman who are returning to their home on Golden Pond. We all remember the movie with Katherine Hepburn and Henry and Jane Fonda. Wry humor, much affection and a keen sense of life well -lived have made this show a timeless classic. Before the play, enjoy a wonderful meal! Cost $56 /person includes theater, lunch, tax, gratuity, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 10:00 a.m. -5:15 p.m. June 25, registration deadline. Activity #12611. July 28 — It's Nifty Fifty Day - St. Croix Casino If you're 50 or older and have a TLC card, you are one of the "nifty- fifty" with extra perks for the day! The "nifty fifty" will receive an extra $5 cash, may purchase a hotdog at sandwich stand for 50¢ and are eligible for the $50 cash drawing at Noon. If you don't have a TLC card & would like one, tell us when you register. We'll send info to casino and your card will be waiting for you. In addition to the "nifty fifty" bonus for TLC members receive $5 to spend. Open to adults with or without TLC card. Minimum of 40 people. Cost $6 /person includes motor coach, $5 to spend & escort. Approximate time 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. July 19, registration deadline. Activity #12612. August 11 Chanhassen - All Shook Up! All Shook Up is tailored to the classic hits of Elvis Presley. Hold on for the ride! This juke -box musical is filled with romance, intrigue, and 25 Elvis tunes! The songs are immortal; the dancing is incredible! Cost $64 /person includes motor coach, lunch, theatre & escort. Approximate time 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. July 13, reservation deadline. Activity #12810. Sept. 29 — Ride the Rails - Wisconsin Area Our first stop is Crystal Lake Cheese Factory in Comstock. Take a peak inside through the viewing windows. Next stop is Spooner to board the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. This historic railroad recreates the atmosphere of rail travel from 1912 -1918. Following lunch of Chicken Cordon Bleu, enjoy the changing colors of autumn. We may encounter some old - fashioned outlaw excitement! Following train excursion, our final stop is the Burnett Dairy Co -op near Grantsburg. If tempted, purchase an ice cream cone & sample fresh cheese. Cost $69 /person includes tours, train ride, lunch, tax, gratuity, motor coach & escort. Approximate time 7:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. August 27, registration deadline. Activity #12613. 12 Recreation Brochure ADAPTIVE RECREATION Programs are a cooperative effort of the Cites of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth, & Reach For Resources. Reach serves individuals with developmental disabilities. For persons not living in one of the communities listed above, call for registration fee. Pre- registration required. An inclusion specialist is available to assist persons who wish to participate in "non- adapted" programs. A minimum of two weeks prior notice is required. Call Becca at 952- 988 -4177. YOUTH ACTIVITIES —Ages 5 -12 must 23 - Action – A week of fun filled afternoons. Fee $75 plus occasional activity fee. Snorts Samnler – Each week learn the basics of a new sport. June 21 -July 26. Fee $35. Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. TEEN ACTIVITIES — Ages 13 - 21 Teen Explorer's – Movies, dinners out, games & more! Tuesday evenings, June 15 -July 27. Fee $40. Take Five Respite – Make new friends in August. Monday – Friday. Week 1 begins August 3, 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Elim Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale. Fee $350 per week. Weekend Adventure – Ages 15 & older. June 11 -13. Overnight includes Valley Fair. Fee $350. Saturday Girl's Club – Designed for girls who are independent in their personal care and who want to have fun. Meets on July 17, August 21 & September 18. Fee $40. ADULT ACTIVITIES — Ages 18 & Older Wednesday Night Social – Brookview Community Center and other area locations. Meets June 16- August 11, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Fee $40. On the Town – A night out for adults who can explore their community with minimal supervision. We meet every other week. Ages 18 -25, Fridays beginning June 11. Ages 26 +, Saturdays beginning June 12. Fee $20 plus evening fee depending on activity. Softball Non - Comnetitive – Harley Hopkins Fields, Thursdays, June 3- August 12, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. Fee $30. Weekend Venture – Ages 18 +. June 11 -13. Overnight. includes Valley Fair. Fee $350. Dances – Winnetka Learning Center, May 7 at St. Louis Park High School May 21, June 18, July 16 & August 20. Location to be determined August 11. 7 -9 p.m. Fee $5 at door. Bowline - Aaes 5 through adult – Doyle's, Tuesdays, June 15- August 10, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Fee $35 plus $3 each week bowled. "CHALLENGER CUBS" Baseball for ages 5 -18 who have physical or 9t cognitive disabilities. Buddy system used to help with throwing, batting, running the bases & other help. Mondays, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at BC National Little League fields. For info on becoming a player or a buddy, contact Bob or Sandy, 763 -566 -4347. Recreation Brochure 13 Thurs. June 17 9:30 a.m. CC GYMNASTICS — PRESCHOOL For boys & girls ages 4 -5. A great opportunity for your child to learn basic balance, coordination and motor skills in a fun setting. Children will be taught tumbling skills including forward & backward rolls, cartwheels & headstands and introduced to the balance beam, uneven bars & vault. Registration Fee $26.00/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Tammy Day Begins Time Location Activity # Tues. June 15 6:15 p.m. PCHS 12656 Thurs. June 17 6:15 p.m. PCHS 12657 PEEWEE PICASSOS Ages 4 -5. Be messy! Be creative! Have fun! Use finger paints, water colors and acrylics. Try different techniques, such as string and sponge painting. Paint your very own picture on a canvas board. You'll also paint a special dinosaur shaped sun catcher to hang in a window. t ` Wear old clothes or bring paint shirt. Registration Fee $ 10.00 /1 Session. Class 1' /z hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # 12658 AT THE ZOO Ages 4 -5. Lions, Tigers & Bears, Oh My! Do you like zoo animals and making crafts? This is the class for you. Paint a ceramic zoo animal, paint a safari suncatcher, and color a special animal door knob hanger. They will look great in your room. Play zoo games and enjoy a treat of animal crackers and zoo juice. Wear old clothes & shoes. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 1' /2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Wed. June 23 9:30 a.m. CC 12659 BC JUNIOR ROCK HOUNDS Ages 4 -5. Come and explore the FUN world of rocks. Our BC Junior Rock Hounds will go on a short rock hunting expedition and learn how to start a rock collection. The fun continues with craft projects - paint a "pet rock" for indoor use and a special surprise craft project using rocks. Wear old clothes & tennis/ walking shoes. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 1'h hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Tues. July 20 9:30 a.m. CC 12660 Register online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.ore. On homepage, select the Recreation Go button. For registration information, see page 27. BROOKLYN CENTER PUPPET PLAYHOUSE 7 The Puppet Playhouse will visit various locations this summer. See back page for puppet show schedule. i� l� www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES GYMNASTICS CAMP FOR GIRLS Ages 6 - 11. Do you have an interest in developing beginning and intermediate level gymnastics skills? This camp is for you. Participate with girls of a comparable skill level. Emphasis is on developing your strengths, flexibility and coordination. Tumbling and apparatus fundamentals introduced according to ability. Registration Fee $41.00/6 Sessions. Classes 11/2 hours. Instructor Tammy. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Tues. June 15 7:05 p.m. PCHS 12661 Thurs. June 17 7:05 p.m. PCHS 12662 PILES OF PENGUINS Ages 6 - 12. Try chillin' out this summer in this fun class. Make a fleece penguin tied pillow craft and a penguin necklace. Play a penguin game and you'll take home a mini penguin activity book and key chain. Top off the afternoon with a chillin' treat. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Mon. Date Time Location Activity # June 14 1:30 p.m. CC 12663 YOU ARE AN ARTIST Ages 6 Do you love to paint! This popular class is back with lots of different types of paints. Design and then paint a picture on your very own canvas board. The fun continues as you paint your very own Sun Catcher with special paint. (It looks similar to stained glass, but it's plastic.) Wear old clothes and bring a bag to bring home your projects. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Wed. June 16 1:30 p.m. CC 12664 COMIC BOOK SUPER HEROES Ages 6 Have you ever thought that maybe the world's next super hero would come from your imagination? Do you like to draw? Here's your chance to name & create your very own super hero, other comic book characters and start to make a comic book. Besides drawing, you'll have stickers, patterned paper and other materials to work with to create your comic book masterpiece. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Mon. June 21 1:30 p.m. CC 12665 WOOD WORKERS Ages 6 - 12. Wood Workers is back with four new "woodtastic" fun projects! Use your creative talents by painting and designing some fun things on wood. Our first project is a cool square wood bank. This will look great in your room and help you save your money. The fun continues to soar as you paint an unfinished wood airplane. A wooden 4` of July pinwheel will make a great holiday decoration! Your last activity is to design and paint a one -of -a -kind classic yo -yo. Don't miss this awesome class! Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Mon. June 28 1:30 p.m. CC 12666 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 14 SUPER SLEUTHS Ages 6 - 12. How would you like to be a super Sherlock Holmes? As a Sleuth -in- training, you will participate in crime solving activities, create a code name, make disguises and an ID, and assemble your very own detective kit. Instructor Diane Watson will help you explore fingerprinting, what to look for at the scene and other surprises. A must class for the super sleuth. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Wed. June 30 1:30 p.m. CC 12667 COOKIE CRITTERS Ages 6 - 12. If you are a cookie lover, you'll bake up lots of summer fun in this popular class. We'll mix, bake and eat lots of different kinds of cookies. Eat some and take some home to share with your family. Peanut products may be used Let us know if you have any food allergies. Registration Fee Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Wed. July 7 1:30 p.m. CC Day Date Time Mon. July 12 1:30 p.m. � s $11.00/1 Activity # 12668 BIRTHDAY PARTY BASH Ages 6 - 12. If you love to celebrate your birthday, this class is for you. Make decorations and invitations! Paint a ceramic cupcake bank! Make, frost & decorate a small cake! Then, it's time for our Birthday Party! Play games and eat a piece of the delicious birthday cake. All party-goers will receive a small birthday party gift to open & take home. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Location Activity # CC 12669 ADVENTURES IN CRITTERVILLE Ages 6 - 12. Don't walk! Hop to this frog - filled fun class. You'll paint an awesome frog ceramic planter, play frog games, and learn some frog jokes. For a "ribbiting" good time, go on a hike in Central Park to discover different kinds of toads & frogs. Enjoy a snack & frog juice too. Dress for weather; wear old clothes & shoes. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Wed. July 14 1:30 p.m. CC Activity # 12670 EMBROIDERY FUN Ages 10 - 16. Learn basic embroidery stitches and techniques using different colors of thread. Begin working on a simple project that you can take home to finish. All materials provided. Class Limit: 10. Registration Fee $12.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Thurs. July 15 1:30 p.m. CC 12671 Register online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org. On homepage, select the Recreation Go button. For registration information, see page 27. Recreation Brochure Children's Activities continued CLAY CREATIONS Ages 6 -12. It's easy and fun to create from clay! ladio Limited only by your imagination, make animals, flowers, shapes, people or decorative jewelry. Mold with your hands or use our simple tools to make your unique "Clay Creations" with different types of clay. Wear old clothes. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Mon. July 19 1:30 p.m. CC Day Wed. Activity # 12672 Date Time Location Activity # July 21 1:30 p.m. CC 12673 BIG BEAD BONANZA Ages 6 -12. Beads, beads & more beads! First, paint a small wood box for your bead creations. Then design & make fun pieces, such as a necklace, bracelet, ring or key chain. Make at least three bead projects. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. Day Date Time Location Activity # Mon. Aug. 9 2:00 p.m. CC 12674 TAEKWONDO FOR KIDS Ages 5 -13. Program is structured to teach children the understanding of respect & discipline while learning basic Taekwondo (Korean Karate). Uniform not required. Loose fitting clothing acceptable. No class July 15. Registration Fee $45.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors from World Taekwondo Academy. Day Begins Time Location Activity # Thurs. June 10 6:30 p.m. CC 12601 Thurs. July 29 6:30 p.m. CC 12675 BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH FOOTBALL Boys & girls grades K -6 (Fall '10). Register -Wed., May 26, June 2, July 14, 21, 6 -8 p.m.; Sat., July 17, 24, 10 a.m. -Noon at BC Community Center. Copy of birth certificate required. Fee: $45 for first household member & $25 each additional player. Late registration - additional charge is $15. Leave message at 612 - 782 -7120 or email bcvouthfootbal1 live.com. BC ROCK HOUNDS Ages 6 -12. You'll rock in this class! Explore the wonderful world of rocks and gems. BC Rock Hounds will go on a short rock hunting expedition and learn how to start a rock collection. The fun v\ � continues with craft projects - painting a "pet rock" for indoor use, making a necklace with rocks, & a special surprise rock project. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Diane. DUNKIN THE DOLPHIN BIIITHDAY RUM Friday, June 25, 12:30 -2:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Central Park Celebrate Dunkin's 4 Birthday! Games! Music! Dancing! Face Painting! Hotdog, chips, beverage & birthday cake! Gift bag for first 200 children. (Because of small pieces, gift bag for ages 3 -12 only.) Recreation Brochure 15 DAY CAMP — AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURE AUGUST 3 —S Ages 6 -12. Follow the animal tracks to the BC Embassy. When you arrive, design & make a Passport. As part of the fun, you'll be going on a Safari hiking trip around the remote parts of Central Park & the Community Center. Our expedition of crafts, games, swimming, contests and cooking begins on August 3. Bring your swimsuit & towel each day; we'll be swimming and riding the awesome water slide. Bring your lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday. In our special Safari Cafe, you'll help prepare lunch on Thursday. We'll make Lion's Pizza, Jungle on a Log, and a surprise dessert. Snacks & juice provided each day. Camp held at Central Park and community center. Drop off children at community center at 8:40 a.m. & pick them up at 3:30 p.m. Deadline to register July 28, space permitting. No refunds after July 28. Registration Fee $60.00/3 Days. Day Begins Time Location Activity # T,W,Th Aug. 3 8:40 a.m. CC 12677 CSI SAFETY ACADEMY August 10 & 11 Grades 2 -4. Where can you get a chance to use a fire truck water hose, check out an emergency vehicle, learn how to protect your noggin and help us solve a big case? Experience all of this and more at Brooklyn Center CSI Safety Academy. 51 lucky children get the chance to meet firefighters, police officers, emergency room staff and will learn how to be and keep themselves safe. Includes lunch, snacks, T -shirt, bike helmet, graduation ceremony & picnic dinner of hotdogs, beans & chips. Dress for weather; most activities held outdoors. Bring your bicycle on Tuesday. Bring swimsuit & towel on Wednesday for swimming. Parents, please plan on attending our picnic dinner followed by the Safety Academy Graduation Ceremony from 5 -6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Morning check in begins at 7:45 a.m. Safety Academy runs 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Register early; this camp is expected to fill up fast. Registration Fee $25.00/2 Days. Day Begins Time Location Activity # T &W Aug. 10 8:00 a.m. CC 12188 DAY CAMP - BC MAD SCIENTISTS August 17 -19 Ages 6 -12. Caution: Scientists at work in the BC Laboratory! This camp is oozing with fun! Experiments, crafts, games, cooking, and outdoor activities are all part of the excitement. You'll have a "blast" swimming each day; bring your swimsuit and towel. Bring your lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday. In the Lab Cafeteria, make an "explosive" lunch of Mad Scientist Wraps, Volcano Chips and Invent Your Own Sundae on Thursday. Snacks & juice provided each day. Sign up before this camp disappears! Drop off children at community center at 8:40 a.m. & pick them up at 3:30 p.m. Deadline to register, August 11, space permitting. No refunds after August 11. Registration Fee $60.00/3 Days. Day Begins Time Location Activity # T,W,Th Aug. 17 8:40 a.m. CC 12678 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org www. cityofbrooklyncenter. org 1011'9 SNITI - S • No tryouts and EVERYONE will play! • All programs 1 hour. In case of rainouts, due to financial and time restraints, only one practice or game will be made up. Softball season — June 14 -July 26; Soccer season — June 15 -July 29. • If the registration minimum has not been met, a location could be canceled. If this occurs, there is the option of transferring your child to another location or receiving a refund. • No weekend practices or games. • Younger children who have participated in this program two or more years may register for a higher level team. At instructors' discretion, players may be transferred to an appropriate team. • Fee includes T -shirt. When registering, indicate size. (Does not apply to Little Sports Camp.) • Softball participants bring a glove and hat. Soccer participants are required to wear shin guards. • Adult volunteer coaches needed to assist staff instructors /coaches. See coaches on the field. • Softball — Kylawn Park — 61 & Kyle; Odyssey Charter School — 6201 Noble Ave N. • Soccer — Evergreen Football Field — 71 & Dupont; Northport Soccer Field — 55 & Sailor Lane; Grandview Soccer Field — 59 & Humboldt. If your child wishes to be on the same team as another child, please sign up for the same team. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to the other park when games begin. Kylawn and Odyssey are right next to each other and parents can walk with their children on the trail from one location to the other. T -BALL - PRESCHOOL 3 & 4, eligible for kindergarten 2011 & 2012. See description below. A parent or adult relative or friend are encouraged, not required, to be a buddy. They stand behind their child and assist coaches in skill development. Coaches teach skills and help if you aren't sure. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn East 12562 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn East 12563 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Odyssey East 12564 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Odyssey East 12565 T - BALL Ages 4 & 5, eligible for kindergarten 2010. For kids who like to run, jump, throw, play games & have FUN! LEARN the basic fundamentals, good sportsmanship and play related skill games & relays. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn West 12566 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn West 12567 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Odyssey West 12568 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Odyssey West 12569 SOFTBALL - "KIDS" INTRODUCTION Ages 6 -8, eligible for grades 1 & 2 in 2010. Kids will have FUN while LEARNING good sportsmanship, teamwork and fundamentals of softball. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Odyssey East 12570 M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Odyssey East 12571 M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 3- Odyssey West 12572 M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 4- Odyssey West 12573 Register online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org. On homepage, select the Recreation Go button. For registration information, see page 27. SOFTBALL - JUNIOR SOFTBALL Ages 8 -10, eligible for grades 3 & 4 in 2010. A fun instructional program with emphasis on mastering skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. Majority of time will be scrimmaging between teams 1 & 2. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn West 12574 M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn West 12575 SOFTBALL - FOR GIRLS Ages 11 -14, eligible for grades 5 -8 in 2010. Coaches will review the first week. Scrimmages between teams 1 & 2 scheduled for the remaining weeks. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 1- Kylawn East M &W June 14 7:10 p.m. Team 2- Kylawn East Activity # 12576 12577 LITTLE SPORTS CAMP Ages 3 & 4, eligible for kindergarten 2011 & 2012. For kids who love to play. Our enthusiastic coaches will highlight a sport each week through fun games and drills. We will Batter' Up, Slam Dunk, Kick It, Get Swinging and more! No class July 2. Registration Fee $25.00/6 Sessions. Day Begins Time Location Fri. June 18 10:00 a.m.Central Park Activity # 12578 SOCCER - PRESCHOOL Ages 3 & 4, eligible for kindergarten 2011 & 2012. In addition to learning basic skills, there will be warm up games to enhance social interaction and gross motor skills. See Little Kickers description on next page. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 1- Evergreen 12579 T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 2- Evergreen 12580 T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Evergreen 12581 T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Evergreen 12582 16 Recreation Brochure Children's Activities continued If your child wishes to be on the same team as another child, please sign up for the same team. SOCCER - LITTLE KICKERS 7 Ages 4 & 5, eligible for kindergarten 2010 & 2011. A noncompetitive program, featuring drills & activities for our "Little Kickers" to develop basic skills of soccer. We offer positive coaching, smaller fields, scrimmages played six on six, with everyone playing and fun for all. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # FULL T&TII Juiic 15 6:00 p.m. Teaiii 1- Ev — g, ii 12583 FULL MTII Juiic 15 6.00 Y.iii. TLaiii 2- Evci gicull I T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 3- Evergreen 12585 T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 4- Evergreen 12586 T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 5- Evergreen 12587 T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Team 6- Evergreen 12588 SOCCER - KICKIN' KIDS I Ages 6 -8, eligible for grades 1 & 2 in 2010. This instructional program is designed for children to have FUN while LEARNING the fundamentals of soccer. The program will be filled with many fun activities so "kids" can learn the basic skills needed to play soccer and games will be played in July. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 1- Evergreen 12589 T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Evergreen 12590 T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 3- Evergreen 12591 T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 4- Evergreen 12592 SOCCER - KICKIN' KIDS II Ages 8 -10, eligible for grades 3 & 4 in 2010. Participants in this fun instructional program will review and work on mastering the fundamentals of soccer. Majority of time spent playing soccer games. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 1- Grandview 12593 T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Grandview 12594 T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 3- Grandview 12595 T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 4- Grandview 12596 No soccer programs Thursday, June 24. SOCCER Ages 10 -14, eligible for grades 5 -8 2010 who have previously played soccer & know the skills. The first night coaches will do a quick review of skills followed by a scrimmage. Remaining weeks spent playing scrimmages between teams 1 & 2. Registration Fee $50.00. Day Begins Time Location Activity # T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 1- Northport 12597 T &TH June 15 7:15 p.m. Team 2- Northport 12598 Based on the number of participants last summer, Kickin' Kids II & Soccer teams may play one or two games against each other. For these games only, players from the teams will be divided according to age and size to form new teams for the evening. Day Begins M &W June 21 T &TH June 22 Ages 6 -12 Completed Kindergarten -6 Grade) Don't sit inside surfing the web, listening to i- tunes, or playing video games. There's plenty of fun waiting for you! Ride your bike, run or walk to Summer Fun Squad where you will meet new friends and do fun things. Each week discover what's inside the theme box of surprises. Our leaders are anxious to meet you and will be awesome to hang out with two afternoons a week. Parents, our staff leaders are great role models for your kids. Registration Fee $42.00/12 Sessions /6 Weeks. Early registration is recommended. Program 2 hours - 1:00 -3:00 p.m. FUN SQUAD THEMES Eww . That's Gross Let's do yucky fun & games, creepy crafts & other sticky slimy stuff! Jump Back Fun Shake, hop & roll back in time with these great classic games! Camp Out Jamboree Join us for North Woods fun right in your own backyard! Holiday Hoopla Ring in the fun with celebrations! Silly Sports Challenge On your mark, get set, go! Everyone's a winner! Splish Splash Beat the heat - this is sure to be a cool week! Time Location Activity # 1:00 p.m. Kylawn Park 12679 1:00 p.m.Community Center 12680 Financial assistance & a limited number of scholarships have been made available to kids who are Brooklyn Center residents through a generous donation from the Brooklyn Center Women's Club. Our policy requires children to stay at Summer Fun Squad until 3:00 p.m. unless written permission to leave early is given to the leaders by a parent. Questions, call 763 -569 -3405. Recreation Brochure 17 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org TEEN ACTIVITIES SUMMER CONDITIONING SPEED & STRENGTH Grades 8 -12. A total physical fitness class for girls and boys. Activities include daily stretching exercises to increase flexibility, weight - training to build strength, plyometric exercises to improve running speed, and cardiovascular endurance training for the heart-lung system. Utilizes the weight facilities at Park Center, one of the state's finest. Registration accepted immediately. Register online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.ore, by phone at 763 -569 -3400, in person at the community center or by mail using the convenient registration form on page 27. Classes meet June 14 -July 30. No classes July 1 -7. Activity #12862 - Boys; Activity #12863 - Girls. Registration Fee $90.00, includes t- shirt. When registering, indicate t -shirt size. Classes 90 min. Instructors Park Center Coaches. Day M -F M -F Begins June 14 June 14 Time 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Location PCHS PCHS Activity # 12862 12863 BROOKLYN AREA SOCCER LEAGUES Ages 6 -18. Registration accepted from Brooklyn Center & Brooklyn Park residents for soccer allowing Brooklyn Center youth opportunity for soccer instruction and league play. Focus on skill development & opportunity to play games. Registration Fee: $65.00. For information, visit www.bnaasnorts.ore/ soccer. Register at Brooklyn Park Activity Center, 5600 85 Ave N or online at www.brooklvnnark.or2 through May 24. Teen Trip'n Excursions The following trips are offered for TEENS! • Valleyfair • Minnesota Twins Game • River Rafting on the Mississippi • Outdoor Experience at Coon Rapids Dam • Minnesota Lynx Game • St. Louis Park Aquatic Park • Friday Fishing with Larry the Fishing Guide • NHCC Ropes Course For information about these great trips, including dates, times, & fees, contact Zanewood Recreation Center, 763 -585 -7286. BROOKDALE LIBRARY — TEEN PROGRAMS 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. General Info 952- 847 -5600; Teen Programs 952- 847 -5610. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org [COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD PROGRAM & CLASS LOCATIONS CC = Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy The Crossings /Brookwood, 6201 N Lilac Dr Schools PCHS = Park Center High School, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd Odyssey Charter School, 6201 Noble Ave Parks Central, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Evergreen, 72 " & Bryant N Kylawn Park, 61St & Kyle N Soccer Fields Evergreen, 71 & Dupont Northport, 55 & Sailor Lane Grandview, 59 & Humboldt COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building; alcohol is not permitted. Rentals available Monday through Saturday. For information on fees and availability, call Jeannine at 763 -569 -3400. Room set -up, including tables and chairs included in fee. The Community Center provides wireless internet for our patrons. For information on how to connect, please stop at our customer service desk. Constitution Hall Constitution Hall is available for business and club meetings and private functions. A great place to host a family reunion, graduation, wedding reception or anniversary party. This unique room can accommodate up to 190 persons with banquet style seating and 250 for lecture style. The kitchen may be used for an additional fee. Philip Q. Cohen Community Room This room, located on the upper level, is available for small group functions. Room capacity for theatre style seating is 70, classroom style at 30 & banquet style at 50. The kitchen may be used for an additional fee. BrooKlYn Center E 4 LE AWN DAYS FESTIVAL June 24-26, 2010 Craft 4 Business Expo Exhibitor Application Craft & Business Expo on Saturday, June 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Brooklyn Center Central Park, 694 & Shingle Creek Pkwy. Fee is $45 /space. Parade Unit Entry Form Join our PARADE? Groups, organizations, marching bands & businesses are invited. Thursday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. Route runs from 63 & France to 63 & Quail. Info & forms available at www.citvolbrooklyncenter.org/earlebrowndays or call 763- 569 -3400. 18 Recreation Brochure Centerbrook Par 3 Golf Course 5500 N Lilac Dr - 763 -549 -3750 Take lessons from our professional staff. Registration is on first -come, first- served basis at Centerbrook Golf Course. GOLF LESSONS - BASIC FUNDAMENTAL Easy & fun golf lessons. Limit 8, minimum 5. Bring 9 iron or wedge to first class or we'll furnish the clubs. Classes twice a week for one hour. Registration Fee $60.00/5 Lessons. Days Begins Time Tuesday & Thursday June 1 6:30 p.m Tuesday & Thursday June 1 7:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday June 22 6:30 p.m Tuesday & Thursday June 22 7:30 p.m. GOLF LESSONS - INTERMEDIATE Prerequisite is Basic Fundamental Golf Lessons. For golfers who need a refresher on consistency & confidence. Golfers will draw from fundamental techniques already learned. Classes formed as requested. Limit 6, minimum 4. Registration Fee $60.00/5 Lessons. For current class dates, call 763 -549 -3750. GOLF LESSONS - YOUTH BASIC FUNDAMENTAL Ages 8 & up. Learn to play golf the right way with these easy and fun lessons. Minimum 5, maximum 8 per class. Bring your clubs or we'll provide for the lessons. Classes 1 hour. Registration Fee $32.00/3 Lessons. Session 1 - Classes meet Tuesday, June 8, Thursday, June 10 & Tuesday, June 15 from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Session 2 - Classes meet Tuesday, June 15; Wednesday, June 16 & Thursday, June 17 from 9 -10:00 a.m. GOLF LESSONS - PRIVATE Private lessons are arranged. Time of lessons to be scheduled with instructor. Registration Fee $30.00 for a ''A hour lesson or $40.00 for 1 hour lesson. To schedule, call 763 -549 -3750. SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT Ages 55 & older. Golf in the 6 annual Earle Brown Days Senior Golf Tournament on Friday, June 25. Tee times beginning 9:00 a.m. $17.00 /person, includes green fees, refreshments & prizes. Register at Centerbrook Clubhouse; no mail -in registration. Tee times will be assigned when you register. Sponsored by BC Lions Club & Centerbrook. 2010 GREEN FEES Adult (ages 18 & over) Senior (ages 62 & over) Youth (ages 8 -17) Golf Cart Second Round Monday Open to 1:00 p.m. Saturday Open to 1:00 p.m. $14.00 $12.50 $10.50 $11.00 $10.50 $10.50 $10.50 Centerbrook Golf Course - 763 - 549 -3750 Recreation Brochure 19 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TENNIS LESSONS -KIDS Grades 3 -6. Learn forehand, backhand, serving, court rules, etiquette and scoring. Bring a racquet; balls furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 21/2 weeks. Beginning #'s 12684 & 12685. Intermediate #12686. Registration Fee $25.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 14 10:30 a.m. Evergreen Park 12684 M &W June 14 11:45 a.m.Grandview Park 12685 M &W July 7 10:30 a.m. Evergreen Park 12686 TENNIS LESSONS - TEEN Grades 7 -12. Learn basic ground strokes, serves and volley techniques. Bring a racquet; balls furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 21/2 weeks. Beginning #12687; Intermediate #12688. Registration Fee $25.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Day Begins Time Location Activity # M &W June 14 1:00 p.m.Grandview Park 12687 M &W July 7 11:45 a.m. Evergreen Park 12688 TENNIS LEAGUE - TEEN Ages 12 -18. Must have previous tennis experience & be able to sustain a rally with forehand & backhand, return serves, be somewhat consistent on volleys & able to keep score. You are responsible for transportation to practices & matches in New Hope. Register by June 1, space permitting. 8 to 12 players required to form team. Registration Fee $52.00 for league play & t -shirt. Days Begins Time Location Activity # M,T,W June 14 1 - 2:30 p.m. New Hope 12689 TENNIS LEAGUES - ADULT Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale adult tennis leagues for intermediate & advanced players. Tentatively starts week of June 1. Evening leagues play once a week for 7 -10 weeks. *For women's & mixed doubles, register with a partner. Fee $23.00 /person #'s 12690 & 12692; $29.00 /couple #'s 12691 & 12693. Registration deadline May 21. Day Tues. Wed. Thurs. Thurs. League Women's Singles Mixed Doubles* Men's Singles Women's Doubles* Time 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Activity # 12690 12691 12692 12693 28 Annual Men's Major NIT DUDLEY /BUDWEISER MINNESOTA CLASSIC Softball Tournament Sponsored By EASTON June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Brooklyn Center Central Park Watch state softball teams compete against national powers for a berth in the USSSA World Series. Admission: $3 /day! For information, call 763 -569 -3400. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Thursday, June 24 PARADE - 6:30 p.m. start time. 63 Avenue from France to Quail. High school band competition, floats, marching & novelty. Band awards ceremony at Odyssey Charter School. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club. i Friday, June 25 *SENIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT - 9:00 a.m. Centerbrook Golf Course. Cost $17.00 /person includes green fees, refreshments and prizes. 55 & over. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Lions Club & Centerbrook Golf Course. DUNKIN THE DOLPHIN BIRTHDAY PARTY - 12:30 -2:00 p.m. Central Park. Games, music, dancing, face painting, hotdog, beverage & birthday cake. *Denotes Fee! Thanks to generous donations from local businesses & organizations, all other events FREE! www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating at most events. EMITS SUBJECT TO CHAVQ& 28TH ANNUAL EVENT SITES Central Park — 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center Centerbrook Golf Course — 5500 North Lilac Dr Parade — 63" Avenue from France to Quail West Fire Station - 6250 Brooklyn Boulevard Saturday, June 26 CRAFT & BUSINESS EXPO - 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Handcrafted items, commercial items, food vendors, door prizes. KIDS' CRAFT AREA - 10 -11:45 a.m. Children ages 3 -12 are invited to make and take home a craft. KIDS' FISHING CONTEST - 10 -11:45 a.m. Shingle Creek. Ages 3 -12. Prizes for top fish caught. Sponsored by BrookPark Dental & Brooklyn Center Police Department. FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE - 10 a.m. 2:00 p.m. West Fire Station SPIDERMAN - 11:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Meet & greet. PUPPET PLAYHOUSE - 12:30 -1:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center's Puppet Playhouse. Enjoy puppet shows. TIANA the FROG PRINCESS - 1 -2:00 p.m. Meet & greet. FIRE TRUCK - 1 -2:00 p.m. Brooklyn Center Fire Department. FAMILY FUN & GAMES - 2:00 p.m. Water balloon toss, penny scramble, shoe kick, relay races. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Rotary Club. FACE PAINTING - 3 -5:00 p.m. WIZARD'S ACADEMY MAGIC SHOW - 4:30 p.m. Comedy & magic show with Professor Bumblemoore & his faithful assistant. BUZZ LIGHTYEAR & JESSE the COWGIRL - 7 -8:00 p.m. Meet & greet. MIDNIGHT BREEZE CONCERT - 7 -10:00 p.m. Food and craft & business expo vendors. Sponsored by Bremer Bank. HONOR OUR VETERANS - 8:00 p.m. Veterans & families of men & women currently serving will be recognized and honored with a medley of armed services songs. FIREWORKS - 10:00 p.m. Sponsored by Medtronic Foundation. Fireworks rain date: Sunday, June 27. All Saturday events, except Fire Station Open House, held in Brooklyn Center Central Park! Questions, call 763 -569 -3400 or visit website at www. citvofbrooklvncenter .org/earlebrowndays. 20 Recreation Brochure AQUATIC ACTIVITIES In consideration of your busy summer schedules, the Brooklyn Center Community Center is offering some new opportunities. We added morning lessons for one week, mid - summer evening lessons, Saturday morning lessons & additional evening lessons. We are confident you'll find just the right swim lesson option for you! Indicate your child's swim level when registering. If you have questions about swim activities or what level to place your child, call Kirsten or Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. All classes held at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. SWIM LESSONS - CHILDREN American Red Cross swim lessons. All classes on this page are for children ages 4 & older. Average ratio 5 students /instructor. Some children may be tested the first day to assure correct swim level. Parents do not accompany child in water. Day Begins T &TH June 1 T &TH June 1 Day Tues. Tues. Tues. Tues. Tues. EVENING CLASSES -10 WEEKS Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min. Begins Time Swim Level June 15 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 June 15 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 June 15 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 June 15 6:55 p.m. 1 -6 June 15 7:30 p.m. 1 -6 Day Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. JUNE JUMP START EVENING CLASSES Twice a week for 2 weeks — $30.00/4 Lessons Classes 45 min. Time Swim Level 5:30 p.m. 1 -4 6:30 p.m. 1 -4 MID - SUMMER EVENING CLASSES - 5 WEEKS Once a week for 5 weeks — $32.00/5 Lessons Classes 40 min. Day Begins Time Swim Level Mon. July 12 5:10 p.m. 1 -4 Mon. July 12 6:00 p.m. 1 -4 Mon. July 12 6:50 p.m. 2 -6 Activity # 12694 12695 Activity # 12696 12697 12698 12699 12700 Activity # 12701 12702 12703 SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES - 9 WEEKS Once a week for 9 weeks — $44.00/9 Lessons Classes 30 min. (No classes Saturday, July 3.) Begins Time Swim Level Activity # June 19 9:00 a.m. 1 -3 12704 June 19 9:35 a.m. 1 -3 12705 June 19 10:10 a.m. 2 -4 12706 June 19 10:45 a.m. 1 -3 12707 June 19 11:20 a.m. 4 -6 12708 Level 1: Introduces floating, kicking, gliding arm & leg action & breath control. Focus on becoming safe & comfortable in water & work on beginner skills. Level 2: Introduces fundamentals of front crawl & elementary backstroke. Students must pass level 1 or be able to float on their front & back. Level 3: Builds on skills of level 2. Focus on stroke development as participants learn to survival float, swim front crawl, diving skills, & elementary backstroke. Scissors & dolphin kicks introduced. Learn fundamentals of treading water. Day M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F Day M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F M -F MORNING CLASSES - TWO WEEKS Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min. Begins Time Swim Level June 21 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 June 21 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 June 21 10:10 a.m. 1 -6 June 21 11:20 a.m. 1 -5 July 12 July 12 July 12 July 12 July 26 July 26 July 26 July 26 July 5 July 5 July 5 July 5 Aug. 9 Aug. 9 Aug. 9 Aug. 9 Aug. 16 Aug. 16 Aug. 16 Aug. 16 AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSON LEVELS 9:00 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 MORNING CLASSES - ONE WEEK Monday -Friday for 1 week — $32.00/5 Lessons Classes 40 min. Begins Time Swim Level June 14 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 June 14 9:45 a.m. 1 -5 June 14 10:30 a.m. 1 -6 June 14 11:15 a.m. 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 1 -6 1 -5 Activity # 12709 12710 12711 12712 12713 12714 12715 12716 12717 12718 12719 12720 3/41 Activity # 12721 12722 12723 12724 12725 12726 12727 12728 12729 12730 12731 12732 12733 12734 12735 12736 Level 4: Builds on level 3. Breaststroke, butterfly, front crawl, back crawl, backstroke, & safety skills. Learn scissors kick & develop endurance. Must be able to swim 30 meters - front crawl & elementary backstroke. Level 5: Must pass level 4 or swim 50 meters - front crawl, elementary backstroke & demonstrate sidestroke. Refine key strokes flip turns, dives. Level 6: Must swim 25 meters of breaststroke, sidestroke, back crawl, butterfly; 75 meters of front & elementary backstroke. Polish strokes to swim with more ease, efficiency & power. Focus on being able to complete 500 meters of continuous swimming using all strokes. Recreation Brochure 21 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Aquatic Activities continued SWIM LESSONS — TINY TOTS - Ages 1 - A parent accompanies child in water. Child must wear swim diaper. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 15 5:10 p.m. 12737 Tues. June 15 6:55 p.m. 12738 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons M -F June 21 10:10 a.m. 12739 M -F July 12 9:00 a.m. 12740 M -F July 26 10:10 a.m. 12741 SWIM LESSONS — TINY TOTS /PARENT & TOT COMBINATION CLASS - Ages 1 - A parent accompanies child in water. Must wear swim diaper. Monday- Friday for 1 week — $32.00/5 Lessons Classes 40 min. Day Begins Time Activity # M -F June 14 10:30 a.m. 12742 M -F July 5 9:45 a.m. 12743 M -F Aug. 9 11:15 a.m. 12744 M -F Aug. 16 9:45 a.m. 12745 Once a week for 9 weeks — $44.00/9 Lessons Classes 30 min. (No class Saturday, July 3.) Day Begins Time Activity # Sat. June 19 9:35 a.m. 12746 SWIM LESSONS — PARENT & TOT - Ages 2 - Water adjustment & beginning lessons. A parent accompanies child in water. Child must wear swim diaper. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 15 5:45 p.m. 12747 Tues. June 15 6:20 p.m. 12748 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons M -F June 21 9:35 a.m. 12749 M -F July 12 11:20 a.m. 12750 M -F July 26 11:20 a.m. 12751 SWIM LESSONS — LIL' TOTS - Ages 3 - Class is designed for their comfort level & needs! Parents don't accompany child in water. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 15 5:10 p.m. 12752 Tues. June 15 5:45 p.m. 12753 Tues. June 15 6:20 p.m. 12754 Tues. June 15 6:55 p.m. 12755 Once a week for 9 weeks — $44.00/9 Lessons Sat. June 19 10:45 a.m. 12756 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons M -F June 21 M -F June 21 M -F July 12 M -F July 12 M -F July 26 M -F July 26 10:10 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 12757 12758 12759 12760 12761 12762 Mon. -Fri. for 1 week — $32.00/5 Lessons - Classes 40 min. M -F M -F M -F M -F June 14 9:45 a.m. July 5 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9 11:15 a.m. Aug. 16 9:00 a.m. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 12763 12764 12765 12766 SWIM LESSONS — ADULT & SENIOR ADULT — BEGINNER Ages 16 & up. Learn to swim! Class will help you gain confidence and basic skills. Focus is on individual needs. All skill levels welcome. Day Begins Time Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min. Tues. June 15 7:30 p.m. 12767 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min. M -F July 12 10:10 a.m. 12768 M -F July 26 11:20 a.m. 12769 Monday- Friday for 1 week — $32.00/5 Lessons Classes 40 min. M -F M -F M -F June 14 Aug. 9 Aug. 9 10:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Activity # 12770 12771 12772 SWIM LESSONS — ADULT & SENIOR ADULT — INTERMEDIATE Ages 16 & up. Would you like to start building your endurance? Focus is on individual needs. Registration Fee $48.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Tues. June 15 6:55 p.m. 12773 SWIM LESSONS — ADULT WOMEN ONLY Would you like to learn to swim, but are nervous to try? Women, this is the class for you! Learn in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with a female instructor. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 15 7:30 p.m. 12774 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons M -F June 14 9:00 a.m. 12775 M -F July 26 11:20 a.m. 12776 SWIM LESSONS — ADAPTIVE For all ages with physical or developmental disabilities. Ratio 1 student/1 instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration Fee $100.00 /10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # M -F June 21 10:10 a.m. 12777 M -F July 26 9:35 a.m. 12778 #12779 by arrangement only; call Natalie, 763 - 569 -3317. Registration Fee $10.00 for one 30 min. lesson. AQUA BUDDIES Students with Autism Looking for a terrific lesson program for your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Graphic images may be used as part of instruction. Children receive one -on -one instruction and have a chance to participate in a quieter pool environment in order to maximize learning & enjoyment. Instructors are trained in working with students with Autism. Registration Fee $90.00/9 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Sat. June 19 9:00 a.m. 12780 Sat. June 19 11:20 a.m. 12781 #12782 by arrangement only; call Natalie, 763 -569 -3317. Registration Fee $10.00 for one 30 min. lesson. 22 Recreation Brochure Aquatic Activities continued DIVING — FUNDAMENTALS — LEVEL 6 This class is part of the new Red Cross swimming program designed to mix both swimming strokes with diving skills. This exciting class allows you to improve your swimming as well as work on your dives. Registration Fee $48.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Monday- Friday for 2 weeks. Day Begins Time Activity # M -F July 12 11:20 a.m. 12783 Day M -F Day M -F DIVING — SPRINGBOARD Learn forward and back approaches, setting the board for spring, terms, positions and basic front and back dives. Must be at level 3 or above swimming ability. Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Activity # Once a week for 10 weeks — Tues. June 15 7:30 p.m. Monday- Friday for 2 weeks M -F June 21 11:20 a.m. M -F July 26 11:20 a.m. SYNCHRONIZED SWIM CLASS For level 4 or above swimmer! Try synchronized swimming! Learn basic synchro skills & a routine. Beginner & advanced beginner. Inst. USA Synchro Level I. Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min. Day Begins Time Tues. June 15 7:30 p.m. # of Sessions 10 Lessons 5 Lessons 3 Lessons 2 Lessons 1 Lesson Fee $170.00 $85.00 $51.00 $34.00 $17.00 $48.00/10 Lessons 12784 — $48.00/10 Lessons 12785 12813 Monday - Friday for 1 week — $32.00/5 Lessons Classes 40 min. Begins Time June 14 11:15 a.m. Activity # 12789 12790 12791 12792 12793 Activity # 12786 Activity # 12787 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Classes 30 min. Begins Time July 26 11:20 a.m. Activity # 12788 Register online at www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org. On homepage, select the Recreation Go button. For registration information, see page 27. SWIM LESSONS — PRIVATE Minimum age 6. For all levels, children or adults. Focus is on individual needs. Designed to help you be successful. Ratio 1 student/1 instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. To schedule private swim lessons, call Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. SWIM LESSONS — SENSATIONAL SWIMMING FOR TEENS Ages 10 - 18. Want to learn how to swim? Join us & build your confidence in the water. Focus is on individual needs. Everyone is welcome! Classes 30 minutes. Day Begins Time Activity # Once a week for 10 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 15 7:30 p.m. 12794 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $48.00/10 Lessons M -F June 21 10:10 a.m. 12795 M -F July 12 11:20 a.m. 12796 M -F July 26 9:35 a.m. 12797 COMPETITIVE FITNESS SWIMMER Level 6. For those who may be interested in joining a swim team. Stroke analysis and development, speed turns and starts and basic fitness will be emphasized. Registration Fee $48.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Classes Monday -Friday for 2 weeks. Day M -F M -F Begins July 12 July 26 Time 11:20 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Activity # 12798 12799 WATER SAFETY AIDE Ages 12 & up with a level 6 swimming ability. If you are interested in teaching swim lessons, this is the place to start! You will learn the skills and techniques to aid in the instruction of quality lessons. Participants work with experienced instructors during our swim lesson program as an apprentice. All materials included in the fee. Classes 1 hour. Day Begins Time Activity # Once a week for 10 weeks — $78.00/10 Lessons Tues. June 15 5:45 p.m. 12800 Monday- Friday for 2 weeks — $78.00/10 Lessons M -F June 21 10:10 a.m. 12801 M -F July 12 9:35 a.m. 12802 M -F July 26 10:10 a.m. 12803 By arrangement only; Natalie 763 -569 -3317; Activity #12804. LIFEGUARD TRAINING RED CROSS Would you like to work at a pool? This American Red Cross class is for you! Class will emphasize victim recognition, surveillance & equipment -based rescues. Includes Standard First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Must be at least 15 by last day of class & pass pre - course test. •Activity #12808 meets Fri., Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 5:30 -9:30 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 14 & Aug. 21, 10 a.m. -6:30 p.m. & Sun., Aug. 15, 10 a.m. -6:30 p.m. Registration accepted now for Lifeguard Training Classes. Registration Fee $220.00, includes book & pocket mask. No refunds issued one week prior to the start date of class. Day Begins Time Activity # M -F June 14 -18 12:30 -6:30 p.m. 12805 M -F June 28 -July 2 12:30 -6:30 p.m. 12806 M -F July 12 -16 12:30 -6:30 p.m. 12807 Weekend Class Aug. 13 5:30 p.m. 12808 Recreation Brochure 23 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org (1 1 . 1 ) k/viiccwo $ Swimming Lessons Extravaganza Friday, July 16 & Friday, August 13 1 -5 p.m. Come show off your new swimming skills with an extravaganza of fun! Bring your coupon from your SUMMER swim lesson skills sheet and get in free! Come with a friend and listen to tunes while you float away the day with fun for everyone! Meet & greet Dunkin the Dolphin! See pages 21 -23 for swim lesson information. • vcRooKLYN CENTER COM M UNITY CENT Th 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY 763 -569 - 3400 BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE $45.00 'Use of the party room for 11/2 hours! •Pool admission for up to 10 children! *Unlimited water slide rides for up to 10 children! $45.00 Non - refundable payment required when making reservation. Minimum of seven days notice required. Fee for additional children - $4.50 each; Adults & ages 15 & older pay regular pool & water slide fees. To make reservation, call 763 -569 -3400 Monday— Friday, 9:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Adult making reservation is responsible for supervising party. Room limit 25 including supervising parents. Minimum height for water slide is 52 ". Children less than 52" must pass swim test or be evry accompanied by an adult. Permitted - Commercially prepared or store bought cake, ice cream, pre - packaged f beverages (no red, orange grape dye) and /or order pizza` from restaurants. No homemade food items are permitted. I � UM MER T•G•I•F• FAMILY NIGHT FUN FLOATS* Every Friday, 5 -8 p.m. Thank goodness it's Friday! For unsinkable fun, bring your favorite fun float to the pool. Inner tubes, air mattresses, beach balls, floating animals, and noodles are welcome. Music played second Friday of each month. DUN KIN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY SWIM SPECIAL Friday, June 25, 1 -3:00 p.m. Ages 12 & under can swim & use water slide for $3.00. For info on Dunkin's Party, see page 15. I U Water Olympics* Wednesday, August 4, 1 -4:00 p.m. It's wet! It's wild! It's our annual Water Olympics! A fun afternoon of relays, games & prizes. Come for the Olympics! Show off your diving skills, swimming speed, or swim underwater for rings! Ride the awesome water slide! Take a dip in the pool! We can't promise you a gold medal, but you'll have a great time. Swimsuits required in pool. POOL 4' WATER SLIDE GROUP RENTAL, INFORMATION Looking for an idea for your group's next gathering? Try Brooklyn Center Community Center! Wild 150' water slide! Diving boards! Lifeguards on duty! For info on fees & availability, call Kirsten, 763 -569 -3317. See you at the POOL! *General Admission Prices Apply! 24 Rccrccalon Brnchurr 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 763 - 569 -3400 (Recreation Office) MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, 150' water slide, diving boards, exercise room and sauna during hours listed to the right. Hours subject to change. • Individual Membership - Available to one person. • Dual Membership - Available to two people who both reside at the same address. Proof of residency required. • Senior Membership - Available to Brooklyn Center senior residents age 62 & older. Proof of residency required. • Senior Dual Membership - Available to two Brooklyn Center senior residents age 62 & older who both reside at the same address. Proof of residency required. • Household Membership - Available to two adults & up to three dependents age 17 & younger or full -time students age 22 and younger who are attending post - secondary school. Proof of residency and post - secondary status required. • Household+ Membership - Additional dependents may be added for $6.00 per month, per person. MEMBERSHIP PRICES Individual Dual Senior Senior Dual Household Household+ *PUNCH CARD PRICES 10 25 50 100 Punches Punches Punches Punches Child up to age 14 & $33.20 $78.75 $148.50 $280.00 Senior 62 & older Youth ages 15 -17 & $42.70 $101.25 $191.00 $360.00 Adult 18 & over *Punch card is for pool, exercise room & sauna. Water slide is an extra $1.00 per time when using punch card. Punch cards are good for one year from purchase date. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES Children up to age 14 & Senior Adult 62 & older Youth ages 15 -17 & $5.50 Adult 18 & over Recreation Brochure 1 Month $29.00 $37.00 $23.00 $31.00 $43.00 $6.50/ dependent 3 Month $78.00 $100.00 $62.00 $84.00 $116.00 $19.50/ dependent With Slide $4.50 763 - 569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) 6 Month $139.00 $178.00 $110.00 $149.00 $206.00 $39.00/ dependent 1 Year $226.00 $289.00 $207.00 $279.00 $335.00 $78.00/ dependent Without Slide $3.50 $4.50 SUMMER HOURS EFFECTIVE JUNE 7 - SEPTEMBER 5 OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday Thursday & Friday 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adults only - 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. & Noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adults only - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lap swim 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Adults only - 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. & Noon to 1:00 p.m Lap Swim 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. WATER SLIDE SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday & Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED Monday, May 31, Memorial Day Sunday, July 4, 4 of July Monday September 6, Labor Day AMENITIES & SERVICES • Pool - An adult must accompany children ages 5 & younger in the pool. Swimsuits required. • Wading Pool - Available for children 6 & younger when supervised by an adult. Swimsuits required. • Water Slide - The recreation department reserves the right to open the water slide during non - scheduled times. Children who are less than 52" tall and wish to use the water slide must pass swim test or be accompanied by an adult. • Exercise Room - For ages 15 and older. Shirts and tennis shoes required. • Sauna - For ages 18 and older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even if accompanied by an adult. • Locker Rooms - Coin operated lockers provided. Secure your belongings for 25¢. No children over age 5 allowed in opposite gender locker rooms. • Family locker rooms. • Vending Machines - Candy, beverage & snack items. 25 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org GENERAL INFORMATION LIABILITY The Recreation Department does not provide accident insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in programs or activities. NOTE • Participant substitutions are not allowed. (You cannot sign up one child and replace him /her with a sibling or friend.) • We cannot prorate activity fees. • We do not hold spots. • If a child is not picked up immediately after class, $5 fee is charged for every 10 minutes after class ending time. • Spectators, including parents, are not permitted. Class attendance is limited to participants only. • Children may get food, paint, or glue on their clothing & shoes in art & cooking classes. Wear old clothes and/or bring a paint shirt or apron. • Photograph notice: Staff takes pictures of program participants to use for publicity purposes. Photos may appear in the brochure, on the website or other marketing publications. • Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. For information, call the director at 763 -569 -3407. Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTYNoice). • Discipline - To insure a quality experience, a policy of discipline has been created. Rules will be given the first day of class. Students who do not follow the rules set by the instructor will be given one warning. If they choose not to follow the rules a second time, they will be sent home from class and will not be allowed to return. No money will be refunded. • Financial Assistance - For Brooklyn Center resident children who could not otherwise take a class due to financial reasons. For info, call the director, 763 -569 -3407. Request and registration must be made in person at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. NO NON - RESIDENT FEES Unlike many of our neighboring communities, Brooklyn Center Recreation Department does not charge non- resident fees for any of our programs, classes or community center memberships. INCLEMENT WEATHER • If classes or recreation activities are canceled due to inclement weather, we will attempt to make them up. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control do not make this possible. • Programs may be canceled due to weather conditions. Call 763 - 569 - 3442 for a recorded message about activity cancellations. Cancellations may be announced on WCCO- AM 830. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org REFUND POLICY • Requests for refunds must be made at least 24 hours before first class. • A $5 cancellation fee will be charged per class, activity or membership up to $200.00. • For classes, activities and memberships over $200.00, 3% of the fee will be deducted from the refund. • No refunds given on classes or activities of $5 or less. • If you find it necessary to cancel after the first class, make your request 24 hours before the second class. Classes and memberships will be prorated plus the cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. • No refunds will be issued after the second class. • Refunds for classes, activities and memberships paid with a credit card at the community center in person, by phone, mail or fax are credited to the same credit card. • Refunds for activities paid with a credit card using eConnect (online) registration will be refunded by check; please allow 2 weeks. • Refunds for classes, activities and memberships paid by cash or check are refunded by check. Checks are mailed; please allow 2 weeks. REFUND POLICY FOR HOLIDAY, LIFEGUARD TRAINING & ONE DAY CLASSES • Requests for refunds must be made at least seven days before the class date. No refunds will be issued later than seven days before the class starting date. • Refund cancellation fees described under refund policy. If classes or activities are canceled by the recreation department, a full refund will be issued. Jim Glasoe Joe Ericksen Kathy Flesher Sue LaCrosse BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER 763 -569 -3400 OFFICE HOURS Monday — Saturday, 8:30 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 12:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. HOW TO CONTACT US Recreation Director 763 -569 -3407 Program Supervisors 763 -569 -3382 763 -569 -3405 763 -569 -3406 Aquatic Supervisors Kirsten Jankovich 763 -569 -3402 Natalie Ramirez 763 - 569 -3401 26 Recreation Brochure i REGISTRATION INFORMATION eConnect (Online) Registration Begins Wednesday, May 5 IF YOU'VE TAKEN A CLASS If you have taken a class from us, you already have a login ID and family account PIN number. If you need assistance with the numbers, call 763 -569 -3400. TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT • In person at the community center • Call 763 -569 -3400 • Online- www.citvofbrooklvncenter.ora; select recreation, eConnect account form. Once you have a login ID & PIN number, you're ready to register for classes online. REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE 1. Go to www.citvofbrooklvncenter.org 2. On the Homepage click the Recreation go! button. 3. Click on an activity name. 4. Select "Add." 5. Enter your login ID number and your PIN number. 6. Under "select a Client" select the family member who will participate in that activity. 7. Select "Continue" to continue shopping or "Go To Checkout." 8. Repeat steps 3 -5 to register for multiple classes or to register other family members. 9. Click "My Basket" to check your current registrations before checking out. Please verify that you have the correct family member registered. 10. To check out, click "OK" on the security notice, complete your credit card payment (Visa or MasterCard), and click "Continue." Be sure to select the Complete Transaction Button. (Note: you may print your receipt.) Name Address Phone H) ( ) Master Contact E -Mail Activity # Activity # Parent/Guardian Name Walk -In Registration Begins Friday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. Register at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Phone -In Registration Begins Friday, May 7, 9:30 a.m. Please have your Visa or MasterCard number ready. Phone -In registration hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mail - In/Fax -In Registration Begins Monday, May 10 Mail - In/Fax -In registration will be processed on a random basis. Use form on bottom of page. Mail to: Brooklyn Center Recreation Department, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Fax # 763 -569 -3434. Please include payment. Make check payable to City of Brooklyn Center. Visa and MasterCard accepted. REGISTER EARLY Registration is on a first -come, first -served basis. Instructors not permitted to accept registration. The recreation department reserves the right to cancel classes when an insufficient number have signed up. Waiting lists are kept for classes that are full. If sufficient requests, space & instructor are available, additional classes may be added. Classes have a minimum and maximum number of registrants. Some fill to capacity early. In other cases, if they appear to be under enrolled, we may cancel classes several days before the starting date. Sometimes individuals have expressed an interest in a class already canceled. Please register early to avoid disappointment!! Mail - In/Fax -In Registration Form (Use separate form for each person.) Activity Name Activity Name Male City W) ( Female Birth Date Zip Code C)( ) Grade Form of payment: CI Check ❑ Visa ID MasterCard Amount Paid Card Holder's Name Exp. Date Number Special Needs (including food allergies): For swim lessons, indicate swim level Youth sports t -shirt size Registration form is for mail - in/fax -in only and will be processed beginning May 10, 2010. Recreation Brochure 27 www.cityoJbrooklyncenter.org 1 City of B ROOKLYN CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430 CEig•rmig PU PLAYHOUSE Thanks to a generous donation from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club, the PUPPET PLAYHOUSE returns for this summer only! DON'T MISS IT! • Shows begin week of June 15 and run through July 22. • Performances 30 minutes. • Pack a snack or lunch and come see some of your favorite puppet friends. • It is recommended an adult accompany preschoolers during the shows. • Please leave dogs home and park your bicycle to the side of the audience. • Puppet shows may be canceled due to inclement weather. Questions, please call 763 - 569 -3400. tso TUESDAY Northport Park 55 & Sailor Ln 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Orchard Lane Park Noon 65 & Orchard Ln Garden City Park 1:00 p.m. 65 & Brooklyn Blvd Kylawn Park 61 & Kyle Ave PUPPET PLAYHOUSE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY Bellvue Park 55 & Aldrich Ave Lions Park 55 & Russell Ave Community Center/ Central Park 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Freeway Park 67 & Beard Ave 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Noon 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY Evergreen Park 72 " & Bryant Ave Firehouse Park 65 & Bryant Ave Grandview Park 60 & Humboldt Ave Community Corner 1500 69 Ave Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 2170 Minneapolis, MN 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Noon 1:00 p.m.