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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 Edition 156 Fall Edition 156 Fall 2006 Cl A newsletter for residents of the City of Brooklyn Center Election Day is Tuesday, November 7 Primary Election is Tuesday, September 12 This fall Brooklyn Center voters will have an opportunity to go to Brooklyn Center Polling Locations the polls to cast ballots for federal, state, county, judicial, and city offices. The Primary Election will be held Tuesday, September 12, w 73RD AVE N and the General Election will be held Tuesday, November 7, with z polls opening at 7 AM and closing at 8 PM. Among other offices, 3 2 Brooklyn Center voters will elect a United States Senator, United m Nq 89TH AVEN D States Representative for District 3, Governor and Lieutenant I ERSTATE94 m Z N Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Attorney General, and 5 Z yZN P� e Mayor and two City Council Members. Affidavits of candidacy were m r IN EW TAT 694 filed in the City Clerk's office July 5 -18. The following persons filed affidavits for city offices (candidates are listed in alphabetical order). z . 7 m = 9TH AVE Mayoral Candidates Council Member Candidates Z Z > Kathleen Carmody Diane Niesen m a Ed Nelson Dan Ryan ° 53 D AV N Kevin Olson Mark Yelich Tim Willson J Wynia Since more than twice the number of individuals to be elected for Mayor filed, the Precinct 1 office of Mayor will be on the Primary Election ballot for voters to nominate one Lutheran Church of the Triune God candidate. The Primary Election will narrow the pool of candidates from five to 5827 Humboldt Avenue North two. The successful nominees will then be on the General Election ballot on November 7, 2006, along with the Council Member candidates. Precinct 2 Earle Brown Elementary School Absentee Ballot Voting 1500 59th Avenue North Any eligible voter who expects to be unable to go to the polling place on Election Precinct 3 Day in the precinct where the individual maintains residence may vote by Evergreen Park Elementary School absentee ballot. You can vote by absentee ballot at City Hall during regular 7020 Dupont Avenue North business hours, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. City Hall will also be open additional hours for absentee voting for the Primary Election on Saturday, Precinct 4 September 9, 10 AM to 3 PM, and Monday, September 11, until 5 PM; and for the St. Alphonsus Church General Election on Saturday, November 4, 10 AM to 3 PM, and Monday, 7025 Halifax Avenue North November 6, until 5 PM. Precinct 5 Absentee ballot applications can be obtained at City Hall or you may download Garden City Elementary School the application on the City's web site at www.ciiyofbrooklyncenter.org or call the 3501 65th Avenue North Deputy City Clerk at (763) 569 -3308 during regular business hours for more information. The ballots can only be issued to the individual casting the ballot, Precinct 6 either in person or by mail. Northport Elementary School 5421 Brooklyn Boulevard Fall Recreation Brochure starts on Page 9 Precinct 7 Re Registration begins September 9 Cross of Glory Lutheran Church g g P 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard Election Day Registration —Be Prepared If you have not registered, or if you registered to vote after August 22 for the AutoMARK Ballot Marking Device State Primary or after October 17 for the State General Election, you can Available in Fall Elections register at your polling place on Election Day. However, you will need proof for Persons with Disabilities or of who you are and where you live. Special Needs To be eligible to vote in Brooklyn Center, an individual must be: • at least 18 years old on Election Day; " - -- • a United States citizen; • a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days prior to the election; • a resident of your precinct on Election day; * not a convicted felon whose sentence has not expired (been completed)' or who has not been discharged from the sentence (off paper);'' * not under court- ordered guardianship where the court has revoked your right to vote; and * not legally incompetent. If you have previously registered, there is no need to go through the process As part of the Federal Help America Vote again unless you have failed to vote once in four preceding years, moved to Act (HAVA), Assistive Voting Technology a different address (including apartment), or have changed your name. (AVT) is a new voting technology that will be implemented throughout the United States in the 2006 election season. This technology To register at the polls, a resident must will allow voters with disabilities and special provide proof of residence in the precinct needs to vote independently and privately. either with Option 1 or Option 2 The state - certified Assistive Voting p P Technology is a ballot marking device called OPTION 1— Present ONE of the following: the AutoMARK, which will mark the voter's * Valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, ID card, or receipt paper ballot. There will be one AutoMARK for one, or Tribal ID that contains the voter's current address in the in each polling location. precinct. * "Notice of Late Registration" postcard. All voters, whether they will vote using an * Prior registration within the same precinct shown on the roster. ink pen or the AutoMARK, will mark their * A registered voter in your precinct who will sign an oath vouching votes on a paper ballot, which produces the that you reside in the precinct in which you are voting. paper trail necessary to allow for a precise * If you are a student, you may present a current student photo ID, audit of the election. The AutoMARK assists along with either a current student fee statement with your current voters who are blind, vision - impaired, or address or a current student registration with your current address. have a disability or condition that would make it difficult or impossible to mark a OPTION 2— Present ONE of the photo identification cards listed in ballot using an ink pen. Voters may use the Item A and ONE of the additional proofs of residence listed in Item B: AutoNL4 -RK to record their vote using the touch screen, touch pad, or sip /puff tube. Item A Item B Headphones are available or voters may * Minnesota driver's license, * Gas bill. bring their own. All voters insert their voted ID card, or Tribal ID. * Electric bill. ballot into the ballot counter. When the polls * United States passport. * Telephone bill. are closed, all votes are then tallied by the * United States military * Cable television bill. ballot counter to produce precinct election identification card. * Solid waste bill. results. * Student photo identification * Water or sewer bill. card issued by a Minnesota The utility bill must show the The AutoMARK is available at City Hall for postsecondary educational voter's name and current address demonstration. For more information, call institution. in the precinct and the due date the Deputy City Clerk at (763) 569 -3308. of the bill must be within 30 days before or after Election Day. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS The Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires you to provide your MN driver's license number or MN ID card number on your voter registration application. If you don't have a MN driver's license or ID, then you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you don't have any of these, the Office of the Secretary of State will assign you a unique ID number. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 2 City Watch Fall • - cial Material Recycling Question Drop-Off Day of the Month Saturday, October 7, 2006 What Should I Do With Old 8 AM to 3 PM Televisions and Computer Brooklyn Park Operations – Maintenance Facility Monitors? 8300 Noble Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Additional Information: (763) 493 -8007 Effective July 1, 2006, electronic products containing a cathode ray tube, such as televisions Acceptable —No Charge and computer monitors, may not be placed in the • Antifreeze, motor oil, oil filters garbage. Televisions and computer monitors • Batteries — household and automotive contain 2 to 8 pounds of lead and, if disposed of • Electronics — Televisions, stereos, computers, monitors improperly, can harm the environment. • Scrap metal— (remove non -metal parts) The solution is to recycle your electronics. The • Household donations to Vietnam Vets of America —clothing, Hennepin County Recycling Center at 8100 small appliances, dishware, eyeglasses, computer software, Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park accepts electronics, sporting, tools, bedding, books, games, jewelry, electronic equipment from residents for FREE. For luggage, shoes, towels, and toys more information visit www.hennepin.mn.us Acceptable —Fee As Indicated keyword search Drop Off Facilities or call (612) Appliances —$10 each 348 -3777. • Residential Air Conditioner —$15 • Tires —$1 to $15 based on size ODD -EVEN SPRINKLING BAN Water Restrictions In Effect Items Not Accepted Through September 30 Furniture, carpet, mattresses, garbage, wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, child car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, baby walkers, Permanent water restrictions are in effect from glass windows, commercial or gas air conditioners or refrigerators, May 1 to September 30 every year. This odd - window treatments, pianos, bathtubs, sinks, vanities, paint, even sprinkling ban does not apply to private chemicals, auto parts, car -top carriers, and construction debris wells —only the City water supply. This ban is defined in Section 4 -202 of the City Ordinances. If, Household and many other items may also be placed after proper warning, any utility user who uses City on an online bulletin board for exchange /pick -up water is in violation of the odd -even sprinkling/ www.twincitiesfreemarket.org watering ordinance, a $25 per day fee will be (763) 493 -8007 charged. This ban will be enforced. If your street address is an ODD number (for example, 5917, 4501), you may water your Grass, Leaves, and Branches lawn and garden on ODD numbered days of the Bring them to us! month (for example, May 11). Residents can drop off grass, leaves, and tree branches up to 10 If your street address is an EVEN number (for inches in diameter at no charge at the Maple Grove Yard Waste example, 5916, 4500), you may water your Site. The site is funded through your recycling utility fees. lawn and garden on EVEN numbered days of the month (for example, May 10). Maple Grove Yard Waste Drop -Off Site These water restrictions have been enacted to 14796 – 101 st Avenue North, Maple Grove encourage water conservation and to keep utility 24 -hour information: (763) 420 -4886 rates as low as possible. Without water restrictions, the City would have to consider building a Hours reservoir and pumping station, at an estimated cost Monday – Saturday 8 AM to 7 PM of $3.3 million. Your water rates would increase an Sunday Noon to 7 PM estimated 20 cents per 1000 gallons, or by 20 April 1 through November 30 (weather permitting) percent. Directions Thank you for cooperating! Drive northwest on County Rd. 81 past Osseo to County Rd. 121/ Fernbrook. Turn left across railroad tracks to 101st Avenue North. Brooklyn Center Water Department Turn right and follow 101 st about one block to the site entrance. (763) 569 -3390 City Watch 3 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org School Bus Safety Code Enforcement Reminders Brooklyn Center Police Officers, u along with school patrols, are Leaf and Grass Clippings encouraging motorists to pay The code enforcement team often receives complaints closer attention to their regarding leaf/grass clippings that are stored in plastic driving, especially when garbage bags. These bags should not be used as insulation school resumes. More children bags around the base of a home. By calling your garbage will be present during the pick -up service, you can arrange to have these bags picked morning and afternoon hours during up with your weekly garbage service. If you choose to the school year. We would like to make motorists more aware dispose of the rubbish yourself, all leaf /grass clipping bags of the children and school bus traffic. must be placed out of public view until you dispose of them. The leaf /grass clipping bags must be disposed of on a At the beginning of every school year, it seems the Greater weekly basis if they are not removed from public view. Metropolitan Area experiences a pedestrian/school bus accident. Most of these accidents can be prevented. Animal Ordinance The City's animal ordinance may seem complicated, but is Motorists are reminded: quite simple when broken down. We ask that pet owners 1. Stop for school buses with the stop arms activated. Both please review these requirements to help insure the safest directions of travel MUST stop for a school bus stop. It is a living arrangements for our pets. Gross Misdemeanor to violate the Stop Arm Law. • No family or family member shall keep, harbor, or 2. School buses with flashing amber or red lights should be have custody of more than two (2) dogs, or more than treated with caution. Flashing lights of the school bus three (3) cats, or a combination of more than five (5) indicate the bus is stopped or stopping. Children may be animals exceeding six months of age in the family present in the immediate area. dwelling unit or on the family premises. 3. Please follow the speed limits set for the roadway, • It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow his or her especially during the morning and afternoon hours. animal to run at large. 4. School patrols with STOP flags are to be treated the same • A person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog over six as a STOP sign. Be patient when approaching a group of months old within the City must securely attach an children crossing the roadway. identification tag or plate to the dog's collar so that it 5. School's Open —Drive Carefully! can be readily seen. The tag or plate must contain the School children are reminded: name and home telephone number of the owner or other person who is keeping the dog. The identification 1. Always walk to the bus stop. Never run. tag or plate must be worn by the dog at all times when 2. Respect the "Danger Zone" which surrounds the bus. it is off the owner's or keeper's property. 3. Always cross the street in front of the bus. NEVER go . When off the owner's property, the animal must be behind the bus. controlled by a leash or heel, beside a competent 4. If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver person having custody of it, and obedient to that before attempting to pick it up, so that he or she know s person's commands. where you are. 5. Remain seated until the bus stops completely and obey the Parking bus driver. All vehicles parked outside must be properly licensed and 6. Always wait for the school patrol to stop traffic before operable. Inoperable cars, car parts, etc. must be stored in a crossing the street. garage. Vehicles in the front or side setback must be parked 7. Always walk across the street. DO NOT RUN. Remember on pavement or class 5 (gravel) surface. Parking on grass or to look both ways before crossing any street. dirt in the front or side setbacks is prohibited. Vehicles may Parents are reminded: be parked on grass in back or side yards, provided that they 1. Know the times of arrival and departure of the school bus. are operable and properly licensed. 2. Make sure your child knows where to go after the bus Parking on City streets is prohibited between the hours of drops him or her off, i.e., daycare, home, grandma's, etc. 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. It is also illegal to park on a City 3. Talk about bus safety with your child, no matter the age. street for more than six consecutive hours. Permits for 4. Have your child memorize an emergency phone number. parking variances are available and can be obtained from the Police Department at (763) 569 -3333. Have a Safe School Year! Brooklyn Center Police and Fire Contact Numbers In the Event of an Emergency —Call 911 Printed on recycledpaper Non - Emergency Need for Police or Fire Response —Call (763) 525 -6215 ® For General Police Questions —Call (763) 569 -3333 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 4 Cm 1'1 "ci ( h Celebrate Fire Prevention Week Community Meetings and and Firefighter Recognition Neighborhood Watch October 8 -14, 2006 In an effort to continue the lines of communication between Did you know the Brooklyn Center Fire Department is the Police Department and residents of Brooklyn Center, we will be hosting neighborhood meetings. At these meetings, staffed by highly trained volunteers? Our firefighters the Police Department will discuss crime statistics specific to come from all walks of life, ranging from phone the area and offer crime prevention tips. There will also be technicians to teachers to City public works employees. time available for a question and answer session. Each firefighter receives over 200 hours in training to become a firefighter and then trains on a monthly basis The Police Department divides the City into four patrol with the department to remain a firefighter. When the sectors. The division allows for sector meetings to focus on Fire Department responds to an emergency, our issues that are occurring in that specific area. The meetings firefighters stop what they are doing and respond. Each will be scheduled for the fall of 2006. call the firefighters respond to and every hour of training they receive is time spent outside of their regular full- s time jobs and time spent away from their families. Hl �. 1 �. Sector 2 The West Fire Station (located at 63rd and Brooklyn Sector 3 Boulevard) is staffed with two firefighters from 8 PM to ., 5:30 AM Monday through Thursday; and Friday from 8 < PM through Monday until 5:30 AM and holidays the station is staffed 24 hours. This allows us to respond quickly to emergencies. Sector 4 Firefighters recognize that prevention is the most Sector 1 effective means to prevent fires in the home and we would like you to join us in making your home fire safe. flir Fire Prevention Week is a good time to replace all P, batteries in your smoke detectors. If your smoke detectors are over 15 years old, they should be replaced. ' Be careful when you use candles in your home. As a candles become more widely used in homes, we have a seen an increase in fires caused by candles. Remember Watch for notifications of the meetings in the Sun Post. If you when it comes to candles — when you go out, blow out. have a Neighborhood Watch Group, the Watch Captain will Most importantly, if your house should start on fire, be notified. If your community does not have a Neighborhood make sure everyone leaves it immediately and do not Watch Group, it's easy to start. Neighborhood Watch is a allow anyone to go back inside for anything! neighborhood organization made up of neighbors for the purpose of eliminating crime from their neighborhoods. Join your community in honoring all firefighters for their dedication and commitment to keeping our community If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch Group, safe, and take the necessary steps to keep your home and contact Neighborhood Liaison Officers Adam Bald at (763) family safe from fires. 503 -3270 or Chris Pharo at (763) 503 -3272 for details. Some of the many benefits to joining a Watch Group include receiving the Neighborhood Watch Newsletter, crime watch American Heart and Stroke signs, and you will have a great reason to get together with Heroes 2006 your neighbors and police and fire officials at least once a year. Neighborhood Watch Groups are sponsored by the City On June 29, 2006, the American Heart Association and the of Brooklyn Center and by the Brooklyn Center Crime American Stroke Association recognized Twin Cities heroes Prevention Program. Call today to find out how to start your who have created healthier communities, making it safer own group. from the devastation of heart disease and stroke. Recipients of the CPR/AED Rescue Award were Brooklyn Center Fire .., Fighters Todd Berg and Gene Sorby and Brooklyn Center Lt. Kevin Benner, Fire +,�' Chief Ron Boman, Gene Police Officers Steven Lorentz, Troy Peasley, and Charles Sorby, Todd Berg, Troy Valleau, and Sergeant Stu Robinson. The CPR/AED Rescue _ Peasley, Steven Lorentz Award is given to individuals and organizations who have Mayor Myrna stepped forward to save a life by using cardiopulmonary Kragness, Charles Valleau, Police Chief resuscitation (CPR) and/or an automated external Scott Bechthold defibrillator (AED), regardless of the outcome. City Watch 5 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org City Manager Recruitment Dolphin Mascot Named In May, Michael McCauley resigned his position as City Manager to take the position of Executive Director of the Brooklyn Center Community Center has a new addition to their League of Oregon Cities. Mr. McCauley served as City family. We are proud to announce Dunkin The Dolphin born Manager since 1995. The City Council has engaged the June 24, 2006. services of The PAR Group to conduct a national search for a City Manager. If all goes as planned, a permanent City During the month of May, children ages 6 -12 were invited to Manager should be appointed and available for work no help us name our mascot. We were looking for a unique name later than November. Curt Boganey has been appointed that reflected the Community Center's Center of Fun image. Interim City Manager while the search is underway. Names were judged by the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission members. Dunkin The Dolphin, submitted by Emily Doheny Celebrate Ethnicity of Brooklyn Center, was selected from 58 entries. September is Hispanic Heritage Month Emily said, `Dunkin: Nearly 3% of Brooklyn Center's population reported as Dunking is like taking a dunk Hispanic or Latino in Census 2000. in the pool. " In 1968 the first National Hispanic Heritage Week was Emily won a Grand Prize of a proclaimed by President Lyndon Johnson recognizing the Community Center Dolphin contributions of the many and diverse cultures within the Birthday Party Pool Package Hispanic community. The observance was expanded in for up to 10 children including visit from Dunkin The 1988 to a month -long celebration from September 15 until a a s in, a $100 gift October 15. D o lp h in, to Brookdale, German - American Day is October 6 courtesy of Brookdale Center, and a commemorative picture Celebrate and recognize the contributions of our citizens of with Dunkin. German descent to the liberty and prosperity of our Nation and celebrate our close ties to the people of Germany. Dunkin The Dolphin will appear at various Community Center November is National special events during the year. For an additional fee, he will American Indian Heritage Month also be available for Dolphin Pool Party Packages beginning in 1.5% of Brooklyn Center's population reported as American September. Indian and Alaska Native in Census 2000. During the month There were four runners up. They were B. C. Spout, Echo, Gus, of November, we celebrate the rich cultural traditions and and Zoomer. The children who submitted those names each proud ancestry of American Indians and Alaska Natives, received $30 gift certificates to Brookdale, courtesy of and we recognize the vital contributions these groups have Brookdale Center. made to the strength and diversity of our society. a� ........................................................................ ............................... Citizen Comment Card The City Council is seeking your input to help set goals for 2007. Please take a few moments to complete the Citizen Comment Card and return by September 22, 2006. In a few words, please list the top 3 reasons you like living in Brooklyn Center: ' 1 ' 2 3 In a few words, please list the top 3 things you would like the City to work on in the next 1 to 3 years: ; 1 , 2 3 Please mail or return Citizen Comment Card by September 22, 2006, to: : Brooklyn Center City Council, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. ....................................................................... ..............................: www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 6 City Watch Wellh Protection Tree Leaves Contain What is it? Phosphorus —The Nutrient Wellhead protection is a means of protecting public water That Turns Lakes and Rivers supply by preventing contaminants from entering the area that contributes water to the well or well Green ` field over a period of time. The wellhead protection area is Water resource managers • determined by using technical have long noticed increases criteria, such as the h sical P Y in phosphorous runoff from characteristics of the aquifer and the city neighborhoods during effects which pumping has on the the fall —the suspected • ; rate and direction of groundwater source being tree leaves movement. falling into the street. Why is it required and who administers it? Streets connect to lakes, The Minnesota Groundwater Protection Act of 1989 grants the rivers, and wetlands through commissioner of the health authority to develop wellhead storm sewer systems. As protection measures for wells serving public water supplies. phosphorus is lost from Also, the 1986 Amendments for the federal Safe Drinking leaves, rain water carries it Water Act require states to implement wellhead protection into our waters where it programs for public water wells. The Minnesota Department of spurs excessive algae Health (MDH) is the lead agency for administering growth. Minnesota's wellhead protection program. Keep our water clear! Rake and sweep leaves from What has Brooklyn Center done? your street and storm drains. Compost leaves and grass The City of Brooklyn Center has completed the Wellhead clipping on location, or at a community yard waste Protection Planning process and received notice from the collection site. Never dispose leaves in wetlands or Minnesota Department of health that the submitted Plan has water. Keep the street clean of other materials that been approved. contain phosphorus, such as grass clippings and eroded soil. In phase one a protection area and drinking water supply Clean streets mean clean water! management area were established and vulnerability assessments were completed on the wells and aquifers in the area. In the second phase, the City set forth contaminant Volunteer u n to e r O o rt u n i t management strategies and emergency water supply Opportunity y contingency plans. Financial C o ill m i ss i o n While having a wellhead protection plan provides owners of The City of Brooklyn Center welcomes residents to public water supply wells with an exceedingly useful tool that apply for the Brooklyn Center Financial Commission. can be used to provide a safe drinking water supply to their This is a voluntary position. customers, the long -term goals are beneficial to all the residents of Minnesota. These goals are to: To qualify for membership, you must be a Brooklyn • Reduce the use of costly treatment facilities; • Avoid the drilling of new wells; and Center resident while serving on the Commission and • Avoid the need to clean up contaminated groundwater. have an interest in the financial operations of the City. The general purpose of the Commission is to act in an For More Information advisory capacity to the City Council on issues related to finance. The Financial Commission meets at City The complete Drinking Water Quality Report— Consumer Hall several times a year, as well as in joint session Confidence Report can be found on the city's web site at with the City Council during the budget planning www.ciiyofbrooklyncenter.org The report is also available in process. the Engineering Department at City Hall. A report on the City's source water is also available from the Minnesota Interested persons can obtain an application at Department of Health, located online at Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek www. health. state .mn.us /divs /eh/water /swn /swa Parkway, Brooklyn Center, or visit the City web site at www.ei!yofbrooklyncenter.org or call the City Clerk at If you would like to find out more about Wellhead Protection, (763) 569 -3306. Final appointment will be made by the please contact the MDH Source Water Protection Unit at (65 1) Mayor and City Council. 201 -4700. City Watch 7 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org City Council Seeking Nominations for City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Brooklyn Random Acts of Kindness Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 Nominate an individual or group today! Official web site www.citvofbrooklyncenter.ors Since 1997, the City of Brooklyn Center has celebrated Random e info @ci.brooklyn center.mn.us Acts of Kindness. During the celebration of Cities Week to be held City Hall (763) 569 -3300 in October, the Brooklyn Center City Council would like to Recreation (763) 569 -3400 recognize all Brooklyn Center residents and groups who have Emergency 911 performed Random Acts of Kindness that help to make our Police non - emergency (763) 569 -3333 community a wonderful place to live and work. We hope that you Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 will join us in making this a significant celebration for our Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by the community. MN Relay Service 711 (TTYNoice) Mayor Myrna Kragness Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 The City Council is asking that you nominate someone who has mayorkragness @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us performed an act of kindness in the past year. You may send a card Councilmember Kathleen Carmody or letter, or drawings or photographs of people performing kind Home: (763) 566 -3114 acts, or use the City's nomination form. Your nomination will be councilmembercarmody @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us displayed at City Hall, so feel free to make your nomination Councilmember Kay Lasman colorful and attractive. Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 councilmemberlasman @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us All Random Acts of Kindness nominees will be recognized by the Councilmember Diane Niesen Voicemail: (763) 569 -3445 City Council during an October meeting and be presented a councilmemberniesen @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us certificate acknowledging their kind act. Councilmember Mary O'Connor Voicemail: (763) 569 -3447 We look forward to hearing from you. Join us in celebrating councilmemberoconnor @ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us kindness in our community! Interim City Manager Curt Boganey Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness City Council Meetings City Council Regular Session meetings are held the 2nd and • Volunteer at your child's school. 4th Monday of the month at 7 PM. • Help a neighbor weed or plant a garden. Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 PM before Council meetings for persons who wish to address the City Council • Sing at a nursing home. about issues not scheduled on the agenda. • Call or visit a homebound person. City Council Work Sessions are held immediately following • Mow a neighbor's grass. the Regular Session City Council meetings. • Clean graffiti from neighborhood walls and buildings. Watch City Council meetings live on cable Channel 16. • Plant a tree in your neighborhood. Replays shown Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Wednesdays at • Read to a child. 2:30 AM and 10:30 AM. • Volunteer at an agency that needs help. • Collect goods for your local food shelf. Call City Hall to verify meeting dates (763) 569 -3300 or visit the City's web site @ � www.citvofbrooklyncenter.or • Donate time at a senior center. • Give blood. ..................................................................... ............................... Random Acts of Kindness Nomination Form I /we, would like to nominate the following person, persons, group, classroom, business, church, etc. for Random Acts of Kindness, to be celebrated during Cities Week in October. Name: . Address: (include Street, City, Zip Code) Brief summary of kind act: • Use additional paper if needed. Return Nomination Form by October 6, 2006, to: City of Brooklyn Center, Random Acts of Kindness, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 ....................................................................... ............................... 2006 "C4144jft Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Services Department 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center MN 55430 763 -569 -3400 do Brooklyn Center Community Center Home of Dunkin The Dolphin Table of Contents r Adult Activities ....................... ..........................10 -14 0 Community Tripsters ............. ............................... 15 Senior Adults ........................... ..........................16 -18 Community Bulletin Board ..... .............................19 ClassLocations ......................... .............................19 Youth Activities ...................... ..........................20 -22 HollySunday ........................... ............................... 23 AdaptiveRecreation ............... ............................... 24 Aquatic Activities .................... ..........................25 -27 Flipping For Fall Fun — Pool Events .............28 -29 Pool Hours and Rates ............... .............................30 Registration Information ....... ............................... 31 Registration Form .... ............................... Back Page Room Adult ACtivitieS POOL ACCESS DEEP WATER WORKOUT Brooklyn Center Community Center If you are looking for a new or different experience in water Community center pool features a full ramp with handrail to exercise, try this class! Using a floatation device, this class provide complete access to persons in wheelchairs and/or with combines aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and physical limitations. Ramp is located in the shallow end. water jogging for an excellent over all body workout! Class is North View - Easy Ladder® designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a Everyone can enjoy easier pool access with these gently lower or higher intensity workout. Swimming skills are not sloping steps. (Weight capacity 300 lbs.) The Easy Ladder was required but participants should be comfortable in deep water. made possible through a generous donation from a participant, Floatation belts and noodles are furnished. Seniors may the Osseo Area School District 279 Community Education register in the Monday #12 class for $37.50 and Friday class Services and the City of Brooklyn Center. #15 for $32.50. Classes 50 min. Instructors Kathy Jo #13; Jean #14. Classes once a week, $42.00/15 Sessions # Day Begins Time Location Please register at least two days before the starting date to 12 Mon. Sept. 18 11:10 a.m. Community Center avoid disappointment of a class being cancelled. Classes once a week, $39.25/14 Sessions 13 Tues. Sept. 19 7:25 p.m. North View SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE 14 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:30 p.m. North View This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 Classes once a week, $36.45/13 Sessions years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.) 15 Fri. Sept. 22 8:45 a.m. Community Center You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. If you are registering for the first time, please furnish your doctor's name & number. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki #1. Classes once a week, $37.50/15 Sessions EChlor:ine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; # Day Begins Time Location sorry, we are not responsible. 1 Wed. Sept. 13 9:45 a.m. Community Center 2 Tues. Sept. 19 9:30 a.m. Community Center 3 Thurs. Sept. 21 10:30 a.m. Community Center Classes once a week, $32.50/13 Sessions ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISE 4 Fri. Sept. 22 9:45 a.m. Community Center Joining a water exercise class gives you opportunity to exercise in warm water AQUA EXERCISE with guidance from a trained Arthritis Water power! Join this invigorating high - energy class, which Foundation instructor. Participating can help decrease pain & stiffness. Class includes a warm up, cardio and full body toning. You are � . encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you concentrates on walking, warm -ups, range best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! Classes 50 min. of motion of all major joints & low — Instructors Jean #'s 5, 9; Kathy Jo #8. impact exercises. Questions, call Kathy Classes once a week, $42.00/15 Sessions 763- 569 -3405. (UCare members entitled to reduced rates; call # Day Begins Time Location your provider for info.) Registration Fee $39.75/15 Sessions. 5 Sat. Sept. 16 8:00 a.m. Community Center Classes 50 minutes. Instructor Kathy Jo. 6 Tues. Sept. 19 10:30 a.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 7 Thurs. Sept. 21 9:30 a.m. Community Center 16 Wed. Sept. 13 6:30 p.m. Community Center Classes once a week, $39.25/14 Sessions 8 Tues. Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. North View 9 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:25 p.m. North View ARTHRITIS FITNESS People with arthritis can exercise and this exercise program is AQUA SHALLOW & DEEP WATER COMBO designed specifically for you! Participants will go through a Our "combo" class combines warm up, stretching, aerobic series of gentle movements and activities designed to increase exercise and strength training for a full body workout. The class mobility and range of motion. The instructor is trained by the is designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a Arthritis Foundation. Great music and lots of enthusiasm is lower or higher intensity workout. Senior registration fee what you will find when your participate in this class! $37.50. Registration Fee $42.00/15 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Questions, call Kathy 763 - 569 -3405. (UCare members entitled Instructors Vicki #10; Kathy Jo #11. to reduced rates; call your provider for info.) Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $31.80/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. 10 Wed. Sept. 13 8:45 a.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 11 Wed Sept. 13 7:25 p.m. Community Center 17 Mon. Sept. 25 11:30 a.m. Community Center www.cilyojbrooklyncenter.org 10 Recreation Brochure 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 any aqua or fitness classes that have met the minimum number of registrations to hold the class and do not fill to capacity. (A one -time pass may be purchased for a visiting friend for any of the classes, including the ones that have filled.) Cards are non- refundable and may be used only during the Fall 2006 session. Card #'s 18 -21 & 23 -26 are of equal value, assisting you in purchasing only the number you will actually use fall session. If you have any questions, call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's no reason not to exercise with us! SENIOR DROP -IN CARD OPTIONS FITNESS DROP -IN CARD OPTIONS Senior Drop -In -Cards are for persons 62 years and older. # # of Classes Fee # # of Classes Fee 18 12 Classes $36.00 23 12 Classes $39.00 19 10 Classes $30.00 24 10 Classes $32.50 20 8 Classes $24.00 25 8 Classes $26.00 21 5 Classes $15.00 26 5 Classes $16.25 22 1 Class $3.50 1 27 1 Class $3.75 ** *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS * ** When buying your DROP -IN 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, please 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 or change location; if we know what class you regularly attend, we will make every attempt to notify you. AEROBIC FITNESS AND FUN FOR 60 + STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" - COED Think about starting the day in this fun class! Bev Strength training can build bone density, help lose weight, gain is an inspiring instructor who knows how to keep strength and energize! Basic exercises using weights are geared . you motivated with a variety of exercises. This to individual ability and can put you in the shape needed for a ,A l morning program emphasizes energizing routines healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength designed to improve strength, flexibility and training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and endurance at a level safe and comfortable for you. osteoporosis. This class will include a weekly "AB" workout. If Although this class is directed towards individuals 60 years you own weights, bring them. Otherwise, wait until after the and older, interested individuals of variable ages may first class before purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. attend. Come join us! Registration Fee $37.50/15 Sessions. Registration Fee $36.45/13 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. Renae. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 28 Thurs. Sept. 14 9:30 a.m. Community Center 32 Thurs. Oct. 5 6:00 p.m. Community Center 29 Mon. Sept. 18 9:30 a.m. Community Center STRENGTH TRAINING "Strong women and men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit or unfit, this program can build bone density, lose weight, and gain strength and energy. Basic exercises using weights are geared (, to individual ability and can put you in the shape needed for a STRENGTH TRAINING, healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength BACK & "ABS" — For Women training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and This class is offered for women only. osteoporosis. Come join this class for an energy overhaul! See class description above. Specific Please wait until after the first class before purchasing weights. strength training exercises for the Registration Fee $37.50/15 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor lower back will be included. Register for class or use 1' /z Drop - Bev. In punches per class. Registration Fee $48.75/13 Sessions. # Day Begins Time Location Classes 75 min. 30 Thurs. Sept. 14 10:30 a.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 31 Mon. Sept. 18 10:30 a.m. Community Center 33 Mon. Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. Community Center Recreation Brochure 11 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued FAR TNESS & AEROBIC CLASSES WEIGHT TRAINING 101 1W mfortable clothes &fitness shoes. This small group personal training class is 140 steps are provided at the community center. Perfect for the beginner or a great refresher for the more experienced individual. Learn how to safely and e provided at North View. effectively combine strength training through the use of es coed except class #33. machines, dumbbells and the stability ball. Find out how to periodize to your training regime to achieve the desired results. Class is limited to six participants. Sign up early to avoid BONE UP ON STEP disappointment! Registration Fee $20.00/4 Sessions. Classes 45 Recent studies have found bone density to min. Instructor Marty. increase in the spine, legs and heels with step # Day Begins Time Location aerobics. 37 Wed. Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. Community Center BASIC AEROBIC STEP COMBO BASIC EXERCISE ROOM ORIENTATION If you are new to aerobics and want to learn more on how to do Learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe & low impact and step, we've designed this class for you! The effective workout. This is a basic walk through of all fitness class combines simple low impact aerobic moves along with equipment to help you understand how to use each machine easy step patterns. There will be a 10 minute warm up, 15 correctly. A fitness specialist will assist you on the proper use minutes of aerobics, 10 minutes of step, followed by body and correct form. This is not an individual program design toning & strengthening, cool down & stretching to increase session. Free for members or patrons who have paid general flexibility. Registration Fee $36.45/13 Sessions. Classes 50 admission for the day. $10 reservation fee min. Instructor Renae. refundable upon completion of orientation or # Day Begins Time Location cancellation 48 hours in advance of appointment. 34 Thurs. Oct. 5 7:00 p.m. Community Center Runs approximately 45 minutes. Day or evening appointments are available. Call 763 -569 -3400 for SATURDAY AEROBIC STEP COMBO the schedule. This low impact class offers a variety of exercises used to challenge all fitness levels. You are encouraged to participate in PERSONAL TRAINING the intensity level that suits you best. There will be a 10 minute FALL INTO FITNESS warm -up, 15 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of Your complimentary personal training step, followed by cool down and strength training. For persons consultation includes a Par- Q/Health History unable to do step, the same patterns may be done on the Evaluation, Needs Analysis, Functional floor during this segment. The classes are fun and offer a Strength/Flexibility Assessment and Goal great cardio workout. Registration Fee $42.00/15 Sessions. Setting. This session is available to members or Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy. non - members who pay the general daily $3.50 # Day Begins Time Location 35 Sat. Sept. 23 8:30 a.m. North View admission fee. To schedule your complimentary appointment or for more information, call 763 -569 -3405. Trainer Marty MAT PILATES Pilates is a body sculpting system utilizing gentle "non jarring" BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE total body exercises and proper breathing techniques. Improve During the month of September, purchase two one hour your health, posture, body composition. Open to all exercise personal training sessions for $92.00 and receive the third abilities. Please wear comfortable clothes. Registration Fee session free. A $46.00 value! (Non- members also pay the daily $32.50/10 Sessions. No class Oct. 23 & 30. Classes 50 min. $3.50 general daily admission fee each time.) Take advantage Instructor Dee Dee. of this great deal to update your current program or to get a # Day Begins Time Location fresh start this fall. 36 Mon. Sept. 18 Noon Community Center FEES FOR ADDITIONAL SESSIONS BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Each session is 1 hour. Sessions are available by appointment. These pre -paid sessions are valid for one month after your Free screening is done at the following areas: projected final workout session. Non - members will also pay the daily $3.50 general daily admission fee for each session, West Fire Station 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. which includes use of the pool, sauna and exercise room. Tuesday— Friday, 8 -10 p.m. # # of Sessions Fee Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m. 38 2 Sessions $92.00 Brooklyn Center Community Center 39 6 Sessions $264.00 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway First Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. 40 12 Sessions $504.00 www.cifyojbrooklyncenter.org 12 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued AARP - 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING POTTERY — BEGINNING Registration accepted immediately. This class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and This classroom - training program is designed to help persons 55 hand building. The community center offers a unique and older improve their driving skills while teaching them how opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the to avoid accidents & traffic violations. No tests given; course registration fee 25 lbs. clay for projects, unlimited practice time completion is required to initiate auto insurance discounts. outside of class & firing fees. (Additional clay is $36.50, Instructors are trained volunteers. includes 25 lbs., glazes & firing.) Bring a work shirt to the first Four Hour Refresher — For persons who have completed the class. Please allow approx. $7.50 to purchase tools. Instructor eight hour mature driving course within the preceding three will teach 7 weeks and students will work one week years. Fee $10.00 /1 Session. independently during class time. Registration Fee $98.00/8 Sessions. Classes 2' /z hours. Instructor Theresa. Date Day Time # Day Begins Time Location 41 Tues. Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. Community Center October 11 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. 42 Tues. Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. Community Center November 8 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. December 6 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Eight Hour — For persons who have never taken the training or if you haven't taken the refresher course for more than three POTTERY— years. Fee $10.00/2 Sessions. INTERMEDIATE/ r ` ADVANCED Dates Days Time Designed for advanced students October 24 Tuesday 5:30 — 9:30 p.m. who are proficient in throwing, & 25 & Wednesday hand building and glazing. The instructor will be in the lab one or two times during the eight - REGISTRATION INFORMATION week session. This is an ideal format for participants who want Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, to work independently yet need some instruction either in new 6301 . Shingle Creek Parkwa techniques or with problem solving. Participants with less than g y Questions, call 763- 569 -3400. If the class is full, we will put you on the 5 years experience may register at the discretion of the instructor. Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay with firing waiting list and call if an opening occurs. Advanced &glazes. For heavy production, each additional 25 lbs. of clay registration required by mail or in person; no walk -ins the is $36.50, which includes glazes &firing. Registration Fee day of class. Make check or money order payable to AARP. , (Cash not accepted.) Classes offered at the Crossings/ $98.00/8 Sessions. Classes 2/z hours. Instructor Theresa. Brookwood, 6201 N Lilac Drive. Smoking is not permitted in # Day Begins Time Location the building. 43 Mon. Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. Community Center Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and 44 Mon. Nov. 13 6:30 p.m. Community Center Services Department thanks the Lang Nelson Corporation & Crossings Manager for making this site available. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES If you enjoy reading, join in on our fun drop in _ Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the book discussions. The group is sponsored by the = community center or have had previous experience and are cities of Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale and familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited Crystal and is open to anyone regardless of where they live. We basis other than class times and students may have pieces fired meet at Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Ave N from 1- in the eight -week period. The lab program is designed for 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions or are interested in coming, individuals who want to work independently. Registration fee call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. On Sept. 5, the discussion is includes 25 lbs. of clay. (Additional clay is $36.50, which Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi. The book on Oct. 3 is includes 25 lbs., glazes and firing.) Arrange your own time to Broken You by Stephanie Kallos. We will not meet on work in the lab during the eight weeks. November 7 due to elections; we will meet on Oct. 31, and No instruction. New lab participants are discuss I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. asked to meet with the instructor for an Meet The Author is scheduled for Dec. 5. We are excited to \ orientation at 6 p.m. on Monday or have author Stanley West with us! His past books include: Until Tuesday of the first week. Starting week They Bring the Streetcars Back, Finding Laura Buggs & Blind v corresponds with pottery class schedule Your Ponies. His latest book Sweet Shattered Dreams will be above. Registration Fee $94.00/8 Weeks. discussed. For this event there will be a $2 admission and # Day Begins Time Location refreshments will be provided. Please make a reservation for 45 Week of Sept. 18 Community Center this date by calling 763 -531 -1274. New participants are 46 Week of Nov. 13 Community Center always welcome to any of the monthly discussions. Recreation Brochure 13 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued ROUND DANCING FOR FUN FLU PREVENTION CLINIC — October 17 This class is open to partners who have completed For seniors and high risk adults on Tuesday, October 17 from the Intermediate level or have had previous 2 -3:15 p.m., Brooklyn Center Community Center. Pre - ballroom or equivalent dance experience. We will registration is required by calling 763 - 569 -3400 no later brush up on some of the basics and continue to than September 29. (Registration will be accepted after this learn new routines and rhythms. Besides being a date, space provided.) Seniors are entitled to a free flu shot great way to keep in shape, we have an evening of y with Medicare Part B or their insurance company will be fun & socialization. Couples unfamiliar with billed. To receive a free shot, all of the following must be round dance who have other dance experience may attend presented at the clinic: Medicare card, any insurance card and the first night for $10. If after the first class you decide to any vouchers or coupons received in the mail. Flu shots not continue; your registration fee will be adjusted. Registration covered by the above are $25 per shot. Pneumonia shots Fee $70.00 /per couple /10 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructors available at clinic. Ask your doctor to see if you should have Ken & Barb. one. If so, check with your insurance company to see if ' # Day Begins Time Location pneumonia shots are covered at public clinics. If not, these 47 Wed. Sept. 20 7:30 p.m. Garden City shots are $47. Needles will be used to administer the vaccine. Please wear short sleeves. All clients will be required to sign a consent form before receiving the,' ® BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB vaccination. A professional nurse from MN Visiting - The club is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Nurse Agency staff the clinic. One to two A Community Activities, Recreation & Services volunteer hosts or hostesses are needed to assist Department. Meetings are the second Tuesday of with reading forms to persons with vision _ the month at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the impairment and directing people to bathrooms Brooklyn Center Community Center. The purpose of the etc. If you can volunteer, call 763 -569 -3400. organization is to promote social, cultural and civic activities for area women. Annual dues are $10. Our monthly meetings are informative and with entertaining programs. Join us on Sept. 12 at Noon for the annual fall luncheon. Non - members BROOKLYN CENTER are welcome and the cost is $6. Entertainment presented by SCHOOL DISTRICT 286 Schmitt Music. Bingo will be played for our fundraiser. Oct. 10 COMMUNITY EDUCATION is Bandanna Day with a lively guitar performance by Steve www,brookcntr.kl2.mn.us Paris. Wear red, white & blue for Patriotic Day on Nov. 14. 763- 561 -4480 ext. 5000 Marilyn Lamkin shares her experience as a passenger on an Looking for our classes? Brooklyn Center Community airplane on Sept. I I b . Dec. 12 at Noon is the annual holiday Education has a new brochure! Look for it in the mail or go luncheon party featuring the Cooper High School Chamber online to see what is new! We have the old favorites such as Strings. Cost is $6 for non - members. Please bring a gift for Holiday Cookies and new classes like Do You Really Plan CEAP. Monthly trips & tours are also offered to members. Join to Work Forever? Please call or visit the website to register us on Sept. 27 for a Lake Minnetonka Al & Alma's lunch boat for our classes. cruise; Oct. 17 is a trip to Winona touring the Stained Glass Studio, Watkins Factory & Garvin Height Overlook. Dec. 6 enjoy a Victorian Christmas when touring historic decorated homes, shopping and lunch at the Lowell Inn; and Jan. 10 is the Chanhassen Dinner Theater for lunch and to see the musical "Grease." For complete information, call 763 - 416 -9715. Trips for members are planned through May; details are available at the monthly meetings. dip\ COME FOR LUNCH ... STAY FOR BRIDGE 0 o CeV�0 Mom Join other bridge players who get C together for a friendly afternoon of "Bridge for Fun" at Earle Brown Terrace, 6100 Summit Dr. N. We t fig GIFT CERTIFICATES play the first Thursday of each Looking for a great gift idea? Give the gift of FUN! Gift month at 1 p.m. This activity is open l' certificates may be purchased for a Community Center to the public. For information, call . • -'` membership, punch cards, recreation classes or merchandise 763 -569 -3405. Participants are _ and are available at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 invited to have lunch in their lovely Shingle Creek Parkway during regular office hours. For dining room from Noon - 1 p.m. The reasonably priced daily information, call 763 -569 -3400. With the holidays right around special includes entr6e, beverage, tax & gratuity. For the corner, a Brooklyn Center Community Center or Recreation information or reservation, call 763 -560 -6829. Gift Certificate is a unique idea and an exceptional value. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 14 Recreation Brochure Community 7ripsters 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 and experience a host of remarkable recreational activities. Motor coach buses are used for day outings. All trip costs include the transportation fee. The bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. Bus hostess or escort accompanies all the trips. REGISTRATION for the trips is now in progress by mail or in person, or phone with Visa or MasterCard. When registering for someone else, it is important to have the correct spelling of his or her name, correct address and telephone 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. FOR PERSONS TRAVELING ALONE — Would you like to go on some of our day outings but hesitate to sign up? The Community Tripster staff would like to help put you in touch with others. If you are interested in fmding out more, call Kathy at 763 -569 -3405. We've got your ticket for fall fun! September 20 — Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre November 17 — Zumbro Falls Autumn Lights — Barefoot in the Park A fun evening awaits you in Bluff Valley where we enjoy a Join us for one of Neil Simon's most popular buffet dinner with turkey, roast beef, several varieties of comedies! Meet newlyweds, Paul & Corrie Brattner. potatoes, salads and vegetables topped off with a dessert. After Paul is a conservative lawyer -type while Corrie is dinner, area high school students will present a special always ready to "take a walk on the wild side." Watching these entertaining performance, the "Lights at Bluff Valley." After opposites get together amongst a lonely mother, eccentric the show, the motor coach will drive through the light trail over neighbors, and a fifth floor walkup with a hole in the skylight a mile of lights with four hundred fifty light displays and makes for great theater. Before the show, we will enjoy chicken animated scenes. Cost: $35.00 /person includes dinner, Dijonaise, cranberry rice, baked squash, salad, bread pumpkin entertainment, light tour, gratuity, motor coach and escort. pie & beverage. Cost: $53.00 /person includes lunch, theater, Approximate time 3:45 – 9:45 p.m. Oct. 26, registration gratuity, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 10 a.m. - deadline. Trip #631. 5:15 p.m. Aug. 28, registration deadline. Trip #629. December 2 — A Country Christmas Celebration October 5 — Orchards & Wineries The day will begin at the Lakeville Celebration Event Center Travel to St. Croix River Valley where the view is picture with an early country home -style dinner including choice of postcard accented by the stunning fall colors. Shop the chicken or roast beef, two vegetables, holiday dessert and Aamodts Apple Farm and St. Croix Vineyards. Dine at the beverage. After dinner, see Lowell Lundstrom, along with a Water Street Inn on the banks of the river. Lunch includes cast of over 70 singers, steppers and musicians who will take chicken breast stuffed with sun -dried tomatoes & fresh shallots, the stage for their spectacular 10 Anniversary show. This salad, rolls, coffee, ice tea. After lunch we travel to Northern holiday experience, as good as, if not better than anything in Vineyards for a tour and more wine tasting. Tasting & shopping Branson, will warm your heart with a smile! Cost $50.001 is on the main level; a portion of the tour is up 28 stairs; no person includes dinner, show, tax, gratuities, motor coach and elevator. On our way home we will visit Pine Tree Apple escort. Approximate time is 1:15 – 6:45 p.m. Oct. 31, Orchard to see apple production. You may want to purchase registration deadline. Trip #632. some goodies. Cost: $41.00 /person includes lunch, tour, gratuity, motor coach and escort. Approximate time 9:15 a.m. – December 12 — Deck the Falls 3:15 p.m. Sept. 14, registration deadline. Trip #630. The village of Cannon Falls is decked out to welcome visitors. October 24 — St. Croix Casino "Fund" Excursion Grandpa's Garage will host this holiday afternoon event. Lunch Please support this "Fund" excursion. The $5 charge for each is a delicious buffet with roast turkey, dressing, mashed trip goes towards refreshments on the trip and to help support potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, buns, coffee and dessert. Afterwards, senior programs through the Brooklyn Center Recreation enjoy the joyous sounds of the Jumpin' Jehosafats. This group Department. Join our escort for a fun, relaxing and scenic ride consists of United Methodist lay members and pastors whose through western Wisconsin to St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake. mission is to lift the spirits with music and laughter. This Hopefully we will see some beautiful fall foliage. You will be holiday program will be mixed with gospel, Dixieland and treated to a beverage and a donut on the bus. Bring your friends jazz. They are sure to tickle your funny bone and bring you – open to all adults! If you have a TLC Club card number, holiday cheer. Cost $33.00 /person includes buffet, holiday please include it when registering. Cost is $5 /person, includes performance, gratuity, motor coach and beverage, donut, transportation, escort and $5 in quarters to escort. Approximate time 9:45 a.m. – spend at the casino. Approximate time 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Nov. 9, registration Oct. 13, registration deadline. Trip #603. deadline. Trip #633. Recreation Brochure 15 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Boomers $ Beyond AGtivities Mission Statement: "We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of boomers & beyond and their families by providing quality classes and programs, trips, community resource information and volunteer opportunities." If you have questions, call Kathy, Program Supervisor at 763 - 569 - 3405. SPECIAL REGISTRATION - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 For persons 60 years and older who want to register for adult activities listed in this brochure. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., registration begins immediately at the customer service desk located on the lower level. Phone -in registration begins Monday, September 11 at 9:30 a.m. Phone # is 763 -569 -3400. Mail -in and Fax -in registration begins Tuesday, September 12. Fax # is 763 -569 -3434. TRANSPORTATION Five Cities Senior Transportation Program Rita —Monda Friday 763 -531 -1274 Monday - y ....................... j t 'x Reservations — Monday - Friday .........763 -531 -1259 Transportation is offered for persons 60 years and older. Mini- coaches provide transportation to City sponsored senior clubs, j programs at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, special interest groups, shopping malls, discount and grocery stores, j and library from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes and homes. Pharmacy and banking opportunities are available at some stores. A monthly schedule is provided. No one is denied Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and a ride due to the inability to pay. The suggested donation is Services Department is excited to publish our new quarterly $2.50 per round trip with the convenient punch pass card or $3 newsletter called SPARE TIMES. Beginning fall 2006, SPARE cash. Punch cards are available in $10 or $20 amounts and may TIMES is your guide for the latest information on social be purchased from the driver with cash or check payable: activities, things happening in the community, resources, fun Laidlaw Transit. Please make your reservation a minimum of trips, and outings. SPARE TIMES is available by mail. Give us two working days ahead between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. a call to receive a complimentary issue. If you would like to Punch passes make great gifts from your family or to give to a receive the six issues by mail in 2007, please send $3 to help friend. Note: Due to rising fuel costs, suggested donation defray mailing expenses. Please send a check payable to the amounts will increase January 2007. City of Brooklyn Center along with your name, address, zip Prism Express Transportation code and telephone number. Indicate this is for SPARE Staff ..............Monday- Friday 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 763 -529 -1252 TIMES. Visa or MasterCard is also accepted. The newsletter Answering Machine .................... ...........................763 - 529 -1252 itself is complimentary. If you prefer, you may pick up a copy (Leave your name, phone number, date, location and time of at the community center or access it on the City's website at appointment.) On the ride home, the final pick up is 2:30 p.m. www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. Select parks & recreation, recreation activities, Boomers & Beyond Activities. We invite Transportation to medical and dental appointments in Brooklyn you to read SPARE TIMES and explore what Brooklyn Center Center or North Memorial Hospital and their affiliated clinics. has to offer you. A donation of $3 and $5 per round trip is suggested. AFTERNOON VIVACE! CONCERT SERIES Transportation from Brooklyn Center Community Center is provided for adults 60 years and older to these free concerts �- performed by professional musicians. There is a requested $3 donation for the round trip transportation provided by 5 Cities Transportation program. Lunch or dessert costs are on your own. Nov. 3, MacPhail Center for Performing Arts, at MacPhail Center. Lunch follows at Milda's at 1:20 p.m. SENIOR ANSWER LINE Participants receive individual checks including tax and gratuity This telephone information & referral service 763 - for their meal. Bus pick up at Brooklyn Center Community 504 -6980 will help senior adults of Northwest Center at 11:05 a.m. with 6 or more people. If minimum is not Suburban Hennepin County locate needed services met, you may choose Robbinsdale or Crystal close to home. Trained volunteers and staff will O pick up. To register for the concert, call 763 - = e:�_? answer phones Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 531 -1259 at least one week in advance; s be is limited. Additional concerts will p be 4 p.m. Affiliated with United Way's First Call For 45 Help Network and funded by Community o 0 scheduled at the Schubert Club and the J Education of Robbinsdale Area Schools. ° `° Minnesota Sinfonia. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 16 Recreation Brochure Boomers & Beyond Activities continued SOCIAL GROUPS The groups meet at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Call 763 -569 -3405 for more information. Transportation is available through Five Cities for Leisure Time & Brooklyn Suppers. See Transportation on page 16. LEISURE TIME DROP -IN BROOKLYN SUPPERS We invite adults 60 and over to join us on. Wednesdays from Wanted, hungry friendly persons on the 3 Friday night of 11 a.m. —2 p.m. Come, bring your lunch and have a fun each month September through May. All persons 60 years afternoon. Coffee & tea provided. Everyone contributes $1/ and older are welcome with advanced paid reservation. week to the kitty, which pays for supplies, refreshments & Evening includes a delicious dinner, prizes. Birthdays are celebrated the I" Wednesday of each entertainment, special activities — Bingo, month with dessert. On birthday party Wednesdays everyone II Bunco, cards, or movies. Pay $5 for the except those celebrating a birthday that month pays $1. The Frequent Supper Saver and receive a $1 discount 2nd Wednesday is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top „ , off each dinner you attend. Join us on Sept. 15 scores, non - player and a drawing. The last Wednesday for a delicious Chicken Kiev dinner. Paid features "Crazy" Progressive 500. Partners are not required to reservations due at least 4 days before each play cards. dinner. Social at 5:30 p.m. Additional MEN'S "OVER 55" DROP -IN information will also be in SPARE TIMES. NEW — You can now sign up for the monthly dinners and the If you are interested in getting together informally with other Frequent Supper Saver with Visa or MasterCard either guys, drop in on Mondays from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the by phone or in person at the community center. Please Brooklyn Center Community Center. Come play Buck make check payable to City of Brooklyn Center. Euchre, similar to 500. Informal instruction by the men is Registration Fee $6.00 /with Frequent Supper Saver; $7.00/ available. Participants welcome to start other table games too. without Super Supper Saver. Or visit the coin operated game room and play pool, air # Day Date Time Location hockey or video games. Vending 552 Fri. Sept. 15 5:30 p.m. Community Center machines offer candy, beverages and 553 Fri. Oct. 20 5:30 p.m. Community Center snack items. Hosted by volunteers. 554 Fri. Nov. 16 5:30 p.m. Community Center Questions, call Roger, 763 -560 -0379; Earl 763 -561 -2590; Kathy 763 -569 -3405. OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUE of the FREE HELP FOR UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICARE BENEFICIARES LOCATION AT BROOKLYN CENTER No Income Limits! COMMUNITY CENTER Confidential, Free Assistance & No Sales The Brain We will examine recent paleontological evidence for the One hour appointments – The second Wednesday of the month development of the human brain over time; how early scientists at 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 am. Call Kathy 763 -569 -3405 to discovered the human brain; and recent findings of schedule your appointment. neurobiology about function and structure of the brain. We will not delve into psychology or psychiatric aspects of brain Any Medicare beneficiary is eligible for this free service which function. A material fee of $12 is paid to instructor the first day answers any Medicare questions. of class. Registration Fee $10.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1' /2 hrs. Instructor Gilbert Ward, emeritus faculty in Veterinary For Example: Medicine, U of M and OLLI member. • Choosing the best supplement health insurance # Day Begins Time Location • Understanding Medicare Part D 555 Wed. Sept. 27 10:00 a.m. Community Center • Low Income Options • Sorting out medical and hospital bills Unlock the Potential of Your Family Photos • Medicare coverage for a given service One photo collection can support many projects. Learn how to • Appeals scan, organize, enhance, and express your family's history. • Medical assistance Class will focus on coordination projects using existing photo collections, digital cameras, DVD burners, scanners, printers, Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with a Volunteer Photoshop Elements, and MS Word. Those who know these technologies will identify new options that are handy to use health insurance counselor from Senior Community Services when creating family memoirs. Those who don't will become here at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. In addition, informed consumers when making purchasing decisions. A caregivers or family members are welcome to schedule an material fee of $12 is paid to instructor the first day of class. appointment for Medicare beneficiaries. Call Kathy at 763 -569- Registration Fee $10.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1' /z hrs. Instructor 3405 to schedule your individual appointment. Co sponsored Nancy Martin, photographer and OLLI member. with the Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & # Day Begins Time Location Services Department. 556 Wed. Sept. 27 12:30 p.m. Community Center Recreation Brochure 17 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Boomers & Beyond Activities continued WITH SENIORS IN MIND THE LOCAL MOTION The day begins with a lecture at the MN History Center. After Thursday, Sept. 28, MN Landscape Arboretum - with fall lecture, browse the exhibits, eat lunch, & shop. Lectures are colors, the already beautiful arboretum will be astounding. Visit fired; if you wish to tour History Center exhibits, there is $6 the Japanese garden, waterfalls, ponds, inside greenhouse, or admission fee. Bring a bag lunch or enjoy a 10% discount at other attractions you are interested in. *Cost $5 Arboretum fee/ Cafe MN & museum stores. Bus pick up at Brooklyn Center person payable to escort. Approximate time 9:15 a.m. -2 p.m. Community Center with 6 or more people. Approx. time 9 a.m.- Reservation deadline Sept. 21. Transportation donation for 2:15 p.m. If minimum is not met, you may choose Robbinsdale each trip, see information below. or Crystal pick up. Sept. 12, Minnesota's Greatest Generation: The CCC's Lasting Legacy. Franklin Delano BC BRUNCHERS Join the "bunch" for lunch at Brooklyn Center Roosevelt's New Deal programs provided meaningful jobs for millions during the Great Depression. The Civilian local area restaurants every other month on the Conservation Corps (CCC) gave over 81,000 young fourth Friday. A great time to get together to relax and visit with old acquaintances or Minnesotans hope and a new lease on life. Hear personal stories meet and see the photographs from Ed Nelson, oral historian from new. On Oct. 27 – we will eat at Culver's. Dec. 22 will be birthday, the Society's Forest History Center in Grand Rapids. Nov. 14, determined by the participants in Oct. Individual checks Sharing Stories: One Woman's War. On her 20`t` including tax and gratuity will be available for our bunch. college sophomore, Anne Bosanko, enlisted in the Women's Each person wishing to go must call and reserve a spot in Army Corps. For two years she wrote weekly letters to her advance. Pick -up times will be from 10:15 – 10:55 a.m. Future parents chronicling a familiar yet uncommon wartime story of "Brunch Bunch" outings will be published in upcoming City patriotism, travel, homesickness, Army procedures and off -duty Watch brochures, Spare Times and the 5 Cities Transportation hi finks. Now 82 and feisty as ever, she will read selections schedule. from her letters, present a visual scrapbook history of her FORUM AND THE FORK career and reveal the inside story of her World War II An inspiring day starts with an organ concert and lecture at the experiences. Transportation donation for each trip, see Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mpls. Followed by lunch at information below. Reg. deadline is Tues. before each trip. a local favorite restaurant. Many of the guest speakers are nationally known and are brought in for this series. Program TUESDAY EXPLORERS information was not available at the time of this publication. On Nov. 7, explore the new Midtown Exchange Information will be available on our website and Spare Times. (Old Sears Tower) shops. This much advertised Bus picks up at the Brooklyn Center Community Center with 6 area is the newest development featuring or more people. Approximate time 10:35 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. If the multicultural shops and restaurants. Reservation minimum is not met, participants will be given the choice of a deadline is Tues. before the trip. Pick up at Robbinsdale or Crystal pick up. Register at least one week Robbinsdale City Hall or Crystal Community before the forum. Center. Approximate time 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. TREASURE SEEKERS Love searching for that "gotta have" treasure? Join us on Fri., For the trips listed above and to the right, 5 Cities Sept. 8 when we travel to downtown Hopkins to look for the Transportation Program provides transportation. To register, latest "treasures" and other great stuff at area antique shops. call 763 -531 -1259. A transportation donation of $3.00 or one Lunch on your own. Pick up Crystal Community Center. punch card pass is requested. Space limited on all trips. Reservation deadline is Friday before each trip. Approximate time 9: 25 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. DONUT MAKE YOU WONDER? Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for interesting informative programs, juice, coffee, and, you guessed it, 01�� donuts at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N from 10 -11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale and Senior Services of District 281. Program fee is $2 payable at the door but you must register in advance so there are enough refreshments for everyone. Call 763 -569 -3405 to register for this educational opportunity by the Thursday before. September 20 - JFK Assassination: .n Ank k October 18 - Bird Flu The Mystery & Legend — Where were you on Nov. ` Educate yourself about avian influenza, otherwise known as 22, 1963? On this day, President John F. Kennedy bird flu. Learn what bird flu is, how it can be passed from bird was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in to human, in what ways human symptoms reveal themselves Dallas, Texas. Today, more than 40 years later, we are still and ways you can protect yourself. debating & discussing this event. Surveys show more than 80% of Americans do not believe the official version of events. Conspiracy theories abound. Come & hear this presentation by November 15 - Chinese Culture David Jones who gives his audience a balanced look at what China, the 3rd largest country in the world, is such an happened & at the continuing controversy. Ask questions & interesting country, and this is your chance to learn more about decide for yourself what really happened. Don't miss this it! Join Xufeng Yu, local teacher and interpreter, as she gives us discussion of one of the pivotal events of the 20 century! a "tour" through Chinese cultures, customs and more. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 18 Recreation Brochure Co mmunit y Bulletin Board PROGRAM & CLASS LOCATIONS TARGET CENTER EVENTS Community Center Get tickets for this great event! The Cities of Brooklyn Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and New Hope are joining together to offer great ticket deals for some upcoming events. Schools Tickets are available for children and adults of all ages! Brooklyn Center High School – 6500 Humboldt Reservations for lower level reserved Circus tickets are now Earle Brown –1500 59 Ave N in progress. Tickets may be ordered over the phone with Fair Oaks – 5600 65` Ave N Visa or MasterCard by calling 763 - 569 -3400. Garden City – 3500 65 Ave N A limited number of tickets are available. Ticket Pick -Up: You North View Junior High – 69` & Zane Ave will be notified when the tickets arrive, approximately seven Palmer Lake – 7300 W Palmer Lake Dr days before the performance date, at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Participants provide their own The Crossings /Brookwood transportation. Please arrive at the Target Center '/z hour early. 6125 & 6201 N Lilac Dr Watch for upcoming events including Sesame Street, Disney's Princess Wishes and the Harlem Globetrotters. Earle Brown Terrace Shrine Circus — Friday, October 20 6100 Summit Dr N If your school is out, join us for this Friday 10:30 a.m. matinee - - performance. Presenting the ultimate in exciting entertainment, COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY RENTALS the 2006 Minneapolis Shrine Circus returns with dazzling, first - Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building class entertainment featuring the finest in traditional circus acts. Captivated audiences will enjoy the finest in aerial and and alcohol is not permitted. Two rooms are available for a acrobatic thrills, performing elephants, tigers, horses and more variety of functions. To find out more about fees and plus the delightful antics of the Shrine Clowns, all availability, call Tara 763 -569 -3470. Room set -up, including woven into a magical showcase of exciting tables and chairs are included in the rental fee. For group pool wonders and laughter galore. Ages 2 and older rental information, call Kirsten or Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. need a ticket. Cost is $10 /person. Sept. 25, Constitution Hall registration deadline. Trip #660. Constitution Hall is available for business and non - profit group Girl Scouts. VOLUNTEER FOCUS meetings and private functions. This room is a great place to host a family reunion, wedding reception, shower, graduation of Greater Minneapolis In Girl Scouts, girls find courage to explore or anniversary party. The building may also be reserved for new adventures, confidence to discover new abilities and character to shape values. Volunteers are the overnight functions. Room set -up, P.A. system, and use of the remodeled kitchen are included in the rental fee. This unique backbone of Girl Scouting by providing the support and room can accommodate up to 192 persons with banquet style guidance needed. Flexible volunteer opportunities allow you to seating and 250 for theater style. share your time and talents with girls, adults or on -call. Philip Q. Cohen Community Room GIRL AND MEMBERSHIP FOCUS The Cohen Community Room is located on the upper level of GSCGM is part of the world's preeminent organization the community center and is available for small group dedicated solely to girls. Girl Scouts creates a nurturing functions. (Access to this level is by elevator or stairs.) Room environment where girls find fun and friendships. In capacity for theatre style seating is 70, classroom style at 30 and banquet style 50. Included in the usage fee is a small partnership with adult volunteers, nearly 20,000 girls each year service kitchen with sink, refrigerator and coffee pots. find courage to explore new adventures, confidence to discover new abilities and character to shape values. Photographs of the banquet facilities are available on the city 's For information on opportunities for girls or to learn more website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. Click on Parks & about volunteering, call 763 -535 -4602. Recreation, click on Community Center and select Facility Rentals. Also available online is a facility rental inquiry form. Please fill out the form and click the submit button. A staff BROOKDALE LIBRARY BLOCK PARTY member will contact you with room availability. Saturday, October 7,2:00 p.m. SERVICES FOR SENIORS &INDIVIDUALS Celebrate our diverse community and Brookdale Library's new look. Create a "Journey to the U.S. (or Brooklyn WITH DISABILITIES Center)" scrapbook. Library tours, stories, dance CEAP offers chore service & home delivered meals to eligible performances & more. 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy. individuals over 60 and any person of any age with a disability living in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, N. Mpls /Camden For information on FREE library programs, classes and area, 44th Ave N on up & Champlin, east of 169. For storytimes, call Brookdale Library 952- 847 -5600. information on services or to volunteer, call 763 -566 -9600. Recreation Brochure 19 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 1, f o ut/ Activities GYMNASTICS PROGRAM The Brooklyn Center Gymnastics Program has been developed using a skill progression of classes designed to provide participants a safe, comfortable advancement in gymnastics. Most students participate in a class 2 -3 times before progressing to the next level. Children's classes, including gymnastics, are conducted more smoothly when not being observed by parents. Children, as well as adults, need to spend time interacting with their peers in a recreation setting. Parents are welcome to attend the last 15 minutes of the last day of class for a short demonstration. If you have questions about where to place your child, call Sue at 763 -569 -3406. PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS BEGINNING GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS For children ages 3' /z - 5. (Must be 3' /z by Sept. 28, For girls in grades 1 -4 who have had little or no gymnastics 2006 and toilet trained in order to register.) experience and kindergarten girls who have completed at least Gymnastics exercises are designed to improve two preschool gymnastics sessions with Brooklyn Center. child's motor skills & coordination. Tumbling and an Learn basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers introduction to balance beam, bars, and vault. Must be able to and headstands. Simple skills on the beam, vault and uneven do all skills before advancing to Preschool II. Ratio 8 students/ bars will also be taught. Registration Fee $30.00/7 Sessions. instructor. Registration Fee $28.00/7 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Tammy & Nikki #104; Tammy & Instructors #100 Nikki; #101 Tammy. Chrissy #105. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 100 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:30 p.m. North View 104 Thurs. Sept. 28 7:20 p.m. North View 101 Sat. Sept. 30 9:50 a.m. North View 105 Sat. Sept. 30 10:40 a.m. North View PRESCHOOL II/KINDERGARTEN GYMNASTICS INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS Preschool children ages 4 and up who have passed Preschool I FOR GIRLS Gymnastics and kindergarten children with little or no For girls in grades 1 -5 who have either passed gymnastics experience. Children are taught more advanced Beginning Gymnastics For Girls or can do the moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. Ratio 8 following skills: Tumbling - forward and students /instructor. Registration Fee $28.00/7 Sessions. Classes backward roll, cartwheel, headstand; Beam - 45 min. Instructors #102 Tammy; Chrissy #103. walk forward and back, front support and # Day Begins Time Location mount, squat turn, forward roll; Vault - 102 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:30 p.m. North View straddle, hip squat; Bars - back hip circle, 103 Sat. Sept. 30 9:50 a.m. North View single leg cut, pull over to front support. Registration Fee NW KICKERS SOCCER CLUB $30.00/7 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Tammy & The NW Kickers Soccer Club is a traveling club for ages 5 -19. Chrissy. Professional, licensed coaches and trainers provide # Day Begins Time Location opportunities for fall and summer programs. Club is fun, 106 Sat. Sept. 30 11:45 a.m. North View educational and provides skills that last a lifetime. For info, contact Craig Johnsen, Little Kickers (5 -8 year olds) Director at 763 - 424 -9825, email craigj @ieainstitute.com; Rick Skildum, TRI -CITY YOUTH HOCKEY Coaching Director at 763 - 427 -0248, email ASSOCIATION r_skildum @yahoo.com; or Brett Corbitt, President at 763 -503 - This is a joint association between 0609, email bcorbitt @att.net. The fall Little Kickers program Brooklyn Center, Fridley & is on Sundays beginning September for six weeks. Call for info. Columbia Heights. BROOKLYN AREA BASKETBALL Open to boys and girls ages 4 -15. Cities of Brooklyn Center & Brooklyn Park form the Brooklyn + Quality hockey instruction at all levels Area Basketball, which offers House League for grades 2 -12. Emphasizes fun & equal participation. Teams of 7 -9 engaging * Player development program in practices, games & tournaments. Season runs Nov. - March. ♦ Reasonable participation fees Registration dates for upcoming season ♦ First year mite players can rent equipment for $25 Sept. 11 & Sept. 21, 7 – 9 p.m. Brooklyn Park Comm. Center Sept. 14, 7 – 9 p.m. Brooklyn Center Community Center Fund raising opportunities to offset cost Sept. 19, 7 – 9 p.m. Zanewood Community Center ♦ USA Hockey certified coaches Registration information is available at www.bpaasports.org. Registration Fees Registration dates and times are listed at www.tcha.us. Elementary (grades 2 -6) $80.00; Junior High (grades 7 -8) $105.00; Senior High (grades 9 -12) $110.00 New players — bring a COPY of birth certificate, social Financial assistance is available on a limited basis. security number and medical insurance information to General Ouestions registration. For further information, contact House Directors at For info about the program, visit www.bpaasports.org or 763 -502 -7691. Youth hockey is a fun and rewarding sport for contact Patti at 763 -561 -0915 or Tami at 763- 425 -9953. your child. We hope to see you at this year's registration. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 20 Recreation Brochure Youth Activities continued CHILDREN'S DANCE PROGRAM MULTI - CULTURAL DANCE PROGRAM This is a one -time yearly registration fee of $85.00/24 Sessions. Peb zoo siab ncha cov pab las voos tawn tshiab tub cuaj hli ntuj Fall session is 10 weeks and the winter /spring session is 14 zyoo nov hu Cov Paj Ci Tawg Caij Ntug No - Glittering weeks. Limited openings in classes listed Blossoms rau menyuam rau zyoo mus rau kaum zyoo thiab ib f q below. Registration for dance classes tub hu Cov Paj Ci Ntab Saum Dej - Glittering Lotus rau accepted immediately. If you have questions menyuam kaum ib zyoo mus rau kaum yim zyoo. Tus neeg qhia about where to place your child, please call yog ib twg nyab, yuav qhia Hmoob thiab ntau yam las voos. Sue at 763 -569 -3400. Peb xav qhia menyuam muaj kev lomsem thiab kaum ntau yam tshiab thiab zoo. Rau menyuam npe los koom peb pib tub cuaj Recital —The annual dance recital will be held on a Sunday hli ntuj vasthiv cuaj, saib phab peb caug ib. Peb muaj cwj ciam afternoon in May at Park Center High School. kev pab cov neeg nyob hauv tub zos Brooklyn Center them yog Costumes —Every year we try to keep costumes inexpensive tiab qhov them tsis yooj yim. Thov hub rau tub thawj tswj. Nws and put on a professional looking recital. This fee is in addition xovtooj yog 763 - 569 -3407. Menyuam yeeg muab ib tub caij to the registration fee and will be due in November. zoo mus ua yeebyam li thaum txog nog peb cuag, los thaum Dance Attire — Special shoes and dance attire are optional. muaj kev tuaj rau sawvdaws saib li Earle Brown Days parade Registration —Class #'s 150, 152, 154, 157 & 158 los thaum muaj kev zoo siab. Peb cia siab nej cov menyuam accepted immediately. tuag koom peb. Registration on a first -come, first -served basis until classes fill. TAP & BALLET – Ages 3% - 5 TRANSLATION For preschool children who will be at least 3V2 by Sept. 18 We are happy to announce our new dance , classes beginning this fall called Cov Paj C140 2006. Children must be toilet trained. Registration Fee Tawg Caij Ntug No – Glittering Blossoms for ages 6 -10 and $85.00/24 Sessions. Classes 40 min. Instructor Julia. Cov Paj Ci Ntab Saum Dej – Glittering Lotus for ages 11 to 18. # Day Begins Time Location 150 Mon. Sept. 18 5:00 p.m. Community Center The instructor, a Hmong daughter -in -law, will teach Hmong and many other styles of dance. This program wants to teach CREATIVE DANCE & JAZZ and bring children together to have fun, learn new skills and You will have an opportunity to enjoy the freedom of creative gain confidence. Registration begins September 9, see page 31. expression combined with modern jazz movements. Limited financial assistance is available for Brooklyn Center Registration Fee $85.00/24 Sessions. Classes 40 min. Instructor residents who could not otherwise take a class due to financial Julia. reasons. Please call the director at 763 -569 -3407. Children may Grades 2 -5 have opportunity to perform at various events including the # Day Begins Time Location Hmong New Year's celebration, children's dance recital, Earle 152 Mon. Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. Community Center Brown Days parade and/or other special events. We hope your Grades 8 & Up children will join us. # Day Begins Time Location 154 Mon. Sept. 18 7:55 p.m. Community Center GLITTERING BLOSSOMS (Blooming In Winter) TAP & JAZZ COV PAJ CI TAWG CAIJ NTUG NO You will have an opportunity to learn tap fundamentals and For ages 6 -10. Learn and explore the basics of creative combinations with the fun of jazz steps. Registration Fee multicultural dances which may include Hmong, India, Chinese $85.00/24 Sessions. Classes 40 min. Instructor Jessi. and/or Thai dances. Discover fun routines which help improve Grades 2 -5 listening, social skills and confidence. Classes by a Hmong # Day Begins Time Location female dance instructor. Registration Fee $30.00/10 Sessions. 157 Tues. Sept. 19 7:00 p.m. Community Center Classes 40 min. Instructor Teri. Grades 5 & Up # Day Begins Time Location 158 Tues. Sept. 19 7:45 p.m. Community Center 159 Sat. Sept. 30 9:30 a.m. Community Center FUNSQUAD Looking for something fun to do after school? Join Fun Squad! GLITTERING LOTUS (Floating On Water) School bus transportation is provided home; limited stops. COV PAJ CI NTAB SAUM DEJ Grades 1 -6. Some sites will offer a pool party at the Brooklyn For ages 11 & up. Learn and explore the basics of Center Community Center as part of the fun. Don't miss it! creative multicultural dances which may include Programs begin in October. Flyers sent home with your Hmong, India, Chinese and/or Thai dances. children from school. Dancers enjoy learning fun routines, improve attention to music, and explore and discover dance FUN SQUAD PROGRAM SPECIALISTS creativity. Classes by a Hmong female dance Earle Brown Ms. Gregory 763 -561 -1159 instructor. Registration Fee $30.00/10 Sessions. Fair Oaks Ms. Mersereau 763 -533 -2246 Classes 40 min. Instructor Teri. Garden City Mrs. Tamura 763 -561 -9768 # Day Begins Time Location Palmer Lake To be Announced 763 -561 -1930 160 Sat. Sept. 30 10:15 a.m. Community Center Recreation Brochure 21 www.cityo)brooklyncenter.org Youth Activities continued GIRL SCOUTS GO GLOBAL! GREAT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP GIRL SCOUTS le da la bienvenida al mundo! Grades K -6! The Great Pumpkin Workshop celebrates the true Get out your map! Join the Brooklyn Center "spirit" of Halloween with this extra special workshop. The fun Recreation Department and the Girl Scout begins as we make a cute Halloween Grapevine Wreath. It will Council of Greater Minneapolis as you explore look great as a decoration for your room or to give as a gift. world cultures right here in the Twin Cities. Then, we'll make an easy snack to eat. Wear old clothes. Learn what it is like to be a girl all around the Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor globe. Make craft projects, learn new languages, and try some Michele. new foods. Girls could earn Girl Scout Badges. Girls in grades # Day Date Time Location 1 -3 welcome! Todas las ninas grados 1 -3 estan invitados. Para 108 Sat. Oct. 14 10:00 a.m. Community Center mas information en espanol llame al 763- 971 - 4037,763 -971- 4020. Program meets twice a month on Thursday on the following dates: September 28, October 12, 26, November 9, 30, December 14, 28, January 11, 25, February 8, 22, March 8, HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKING 22, April 12, 26, May 10. The last day will be a pool party on a Wednesday in May. Registration Fee $15.00, includes Girl You can impress even St. Nick when you Scout membership. Financial assistance is available through the learn make delicious cookies in this fun Girl Scouts. Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructor Farheen. workshop. Eat some and take some home. # Day Begins Time Location We'll make five different kinds and you'll 107 Thurs. Sept. 28 6:15 p.m. Community Center take home a recipe booklet so you can make them at home too. Wear old clothes or bring an apron and a small box to take home some cookies. We'll have a cookie BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOLS EARLY and milk break. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $11.00 /1 CHILDHOOD & EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY Session. Class 2' /z hours. Instructors Diane & Teri. EDUCATION (ECFE) # Day Date Time Location For children age birth to S and their families! 109 Sat. Dec. 2 9:30 a.m. Community Center ECFE Open House - Sept. 7, 6:30 -7:30 p.m., Earle Brown Elementary School. ECFE classes for 2006: Marvelous Messes, Learning Through Literacy, Little Explorers, Hooray! It's time for School, Common Sense Parenting, Infant Massage, Winter Fun, Super Saturday Story Time, Gym Night, Home Visiting —ECFE Will OLIDAY ORNAMENTS Come to You! School Readiness Preschool School Readiness Come have fun while making three festive Preschool is a program for ages 3 -5 & their parents. School ornaments. Great to give as gifts or enjoy on your Readiness Preschool helps prepare children for kindergarten by own tree! For grades K -6. Wear old clothes. offering a variety of stimulating play experiences in a literacy- Registration Fee $9.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor rich environment. School Readiness for age 4 (2 or 3 days a Michele. week); School Readiness for age 3 (2 days a week). Information # Day Date Time Location visit our website www.brookcntr.kl2.mn.us or call 763 -561- 110 Sat. Dec. 9 10:00 a.m. Community Center 4480 X5000. Ze i4nnual rGC � CA RX9VA C a swam Saturday, October 28, 1 - 3 P.M. Brooklyn Center Community Center Games! Prizes! Special Halloween Treats! Pool/water slide pass! For apes 3 -I2! Pool and water slide open until 8 p.m. Use your pass on October 28 or use it another day. Parents who wish to swim and use the water slide pay general admission price at the customer service counter on day of carnival. It takes approximately one hour to participate in all games. Sponsored in part by the Brooklyn Center Lions Club. Registration fee is S5.001child. Pre- registration by October 26 is recommended. Walk -ins on day of party will be accepted on a space permitting basis only. Limit - 200 children. # Day Date Time Location 111 Sat. Oct. 28 1:00 p.m. Community Center www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 22 Recreation Brochure %0 AAO Oft � r40 � pd• m Sunday, December 3 2 -5P.M. Brooklyn Center Community Center Visit with Santa! (2 — 4:30 p.m.) Goodie bags for children! Go on a Hayride! (2:15 — 4:15 p.m.) Holiday Jingo! (2 — 4:30 p.m.) Circus Manduhai! (4:30 p.m.) Renowned circus performer and native of Mongolia Chimgee Haltarhuu and her family perform foot & hand juggling, hula hooping, hand balancing & comedy. Lighting of the Holiday Tree! (5 :00 p.m.) Please bring a new toy to donate to Toys for Tots! Free refreshments! Free pictures taken with Santa while film supplies last! Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Lions Club! Questions, please call 763 -569 -3400. Recreation Brochure 23 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adaptive RWeation AGtivities The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale & REACH for Resources. For persons not living in one of the cities listed above, you are considered a "non- resident" and need to add $5 to registration fee. Participants must pre - register. REACH is an agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West & Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include information, referral, advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/recreation clubs and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are interested in participating in "non- adapted" parks and recreation programs. A minimum of two weeks prior notice is requested. For information and registration procedures, call Becca or Tara at 952 - 988 -4177. Kid -Fu Weekend Ventures For boys and girls ages 5 -12. This popular six- Spend Sept. 8 -10 at beautiful Camp Kingswood in r week martial arts program is just for kids. Come Mound, MN. This is a weekend respite program for learn the moves of Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee! ages 14 -22. Enjoy the crisp fall weather hiking, Participants should wear casual, loose fitting boating, playing volleyball, basketball, Frisbee golf Aft clothing. We will have sessions beginning the and more! Don't miss out! Cost is $350. Call Becca week of September 5. Registration fee is $40/6 for more exciting details. weeks. Call Tara for more information. Wednesday Night Social Youth & Teen Bowling Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a Join your friends for America's favorite sport! For youth ages group of people? Come join us Wednesdays for a variety of fun 5 -12 and teens ages 13 -21. Youth and teens will play & exciting events & activities. Program is designed for separately. Bowl Saturdays at Doyle's, 5000 W. Broadway, moderately involved adults. Meet at Crystal Community Ctr., Crystal. You bowl two games each Saturday from Sept. 23 — 4800 Douglas Dr. and other locations, 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Sept. 20 Nov. 11, Noon — 2 p.m. League fee $30 plus $3 for each week —Nov. 8. Fee $37 with ratio of 1 staff/10 participants. bowled. On The Town I Girls Club Group is specifically for young adults, 18 -25 who are Join other girls ages 13 -17 for fun & social skill development. independent & would like to explore their community. Meets This club is designed for girls who are independent in their every other Fri. evening beg. Sept. 15. Cost $15 plus additional personal care & can manage their own behavior. Saturdays, evening fee depending on activity. once a month beginning in Sept. Fee is $35. On The Town II Friday Night Fun and Dances Want to experience some area nightlife? Come party on For ages 13 -21. Learn some great dance moves and have fun Saturday nights! This social group is for adults ages 26 -50 socializing. This group will meet for four nights for dance living independently or semi independently who need minimal classes and three social events. Begins Sept. 22. The fee is $35. supervision. Meets twice a month beginning Saturday, Sept. 16. Cost is $15 plus an additional evening fee depending on the Adult Bowling activity. Join your friends for America's favorite sport! Bowl Saturdays, Sept. 23 — Nov. 11, Noon — 2 p.m. at Doyle's Bowling Alley, Basketball 5000 West Broadway, Crystal. Or bowl Sundays, Sept. 24 — Adults 18 & over. Competitive league is for Nov. 12, 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. at Earle Brown Bowl, 6440 James individuals with or without disabilities. If you don't Circle N, Brooklyn Center. Each week you will bowl two want to play in the league, join our fun non- games and in addition to the $30 league fee there is a weekly competitive skill building team. Both leagues meet fee of $3 at Doyles and $4 at Earle Brown. in the evening in January and February. Locations, dates and fees to be determined. Call for info. Walking Join this recreational walking group to improve your fitness and Inclusions enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Walkers meet at various Reach For Resources provides inclusion facilitators for children locations on Tuesdays, Sept. 12 —Oct. 17, 6:30 — 8 p.m. at and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in various locations. The participation fee is $25. their city recreation programs. After registering for a program, call Becca to discuss the needs /accommodations for yourself or Dances child. A minimum of two weeks notice is required for a Adults ages 18 & older can come and enjoy a great successful inclusion. evening of DJ music & dancing. Pay $4 at the door; ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY ED pre - registration not required. Staff is welcome to ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS stay at no cost. Dance from 7 — 9:00 p.m. to the Recreation, education & support programs and classes for latest hits! Dances also held once a month at Minnetonka High, adults with disabilities. Info 763 -504 -8390 or for hearing call 952 -988 -4177 for dates and locations. impaired use the MN Relay Service by dialing 711. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 24 Recreation Brochure ,aquatic AG ivities Indicate your child's swim level on registration form. If you have questions about swim activities or what level to place your child, call Kirsten or Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. No classes on Thursday, November 23. All classes are held at the community center. PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS �'�PJ ✓ / / ► American Red Cross classes for children 4 years of age and older. Some children may be tested the first day to assure correct swim level. Classes The American Red Cross Swimming Program follows have an average ratio of 5 students/ the SIX level approach Learn to Swim Program. instructor. Parents do not accompany child in Please refer to the level descriptions and choose the water. Registration Fee $42.00/10 Lessons. ` level that best fits your child's ability. Welcome to Classes 30 min. our exciting program! # Day Begins Time Level 400 Tues. Sept. 19 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills 401 Tues. Sept. 19 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding & breath 402 Tues. Sept. 19 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 control. Focus is on allowing child to become comfortable in 403 Tues. Sept. 19 6:55 p.m. 1 -6 water & work on beginner skills. No previous skills needed. 404 Tues. Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. 1 -6 405 Wed. Sept. 20 4:45 p.m. 1 -5 Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills 406 Wed. Sept. 20 5:20 p.m. 1 -5 Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl along 407 Wed. Sept. 20 6:00 p.m. 1 -6 with rhythmic breathing. Students must pass level 1 or be able 408 Thurs. Sept. 21 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 to float on their front and back independently. 409 Thurs. Sept. 21 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 410 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 Level 3: Stroke Development 411 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:55 p.m. 1 -6 412 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:30 p.m. 1 -6 Builds on skills of level 2. Focus is on stroke development 413 Sat. Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. 1 -6 with front and back crawl. The butterfly kick, treading water 414 Sat. Sept. 23 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 and dives are introduced. Must have the ability to swim 20 415 Sat. Sept. 23 10:10 a.m. 1 -5 yards with both front and back crawl. 416 Sat. Sept. 23 10:45 a.m. 1 -5 Level 4: Stroke Improvement LIL' TOTS SWIM LESSONS Builds on level 3. Students work on the breaststroke, butterfly, Check out our class for your littlest swimmer specifically front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, along with designed for their comfort level and needs! For ages 3 -4. A safety skills and sidestroke kick. Students develop endurance great start to lessons! Class #'s 417, 418, 419, 420 & 421 may and confidence in previously learned strokes. Must be able to swim before or after their lesson. Limited to 4 participants per swim 30 yards with both front & back crawl. class. Classes 30 min. Classes once a week $50.00/10 Lessons with Extended Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement # Day Begins Time Location Must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards of front and back 417 Mon. Sept. 18 10:30 a.m. Community Center crawl and demonstrate the sidestroke. Students coordinate and 418 Tues. Sept. 19 1:30 p.m. Community Center refine key strokes such as butterfly, breaststroke, front crawl, 419 Wed. Sept. 20 11:00 a.m. Community Center back crawl, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke. They will 420 Thurs. Sept. 21 1:30 p.m. Community Center also work on flip turns, open turns, and dives. 421 Fri. Sept. 22 1 1:00 a.m. Community Center Classes once a week $42.00/10 Lessons Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency 422 Tues. Sept. 19 5:10 p.m. Community Center Must swim 20 yards of breaststroke & sidestroke; 75 yards of 423 Tues. Sept. 19 5:45 p.m. Community Center front & back crawl. Polish strokes to allow swimming with 424 Tues. Sept. 19 6:20 p.m. Community Center more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. 425 Thurs. Sept. 21 5:10 p.m. Community Center Students will work on strokes focusing on being able to 426 Thurs. Sept. 21 5:45 p.m. Community Center complete 500 yards of continuous swimming using all strokes 427 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:20 p.m. Community Center learned in previous levels including turns, survival floats, and 428 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:55 p.m. Community Center surface dives. 429 Sat. Sept. 23 9:35 a.m. Community Center 430 Sat. Sept. 23 10:10 a.m. Community Center 431 Sat. Sept. 23 10:45 a.m. Community Center Recreation Brochure 25 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Aquatic Activities continued PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN LESSONS - SENSATIONAL SWIMMING FOR Weekday Mornings TEENS Extended Swim included in the cost of the lessons. Minimum Are you between the ages of 11 -18 and age 4. Students may swim between 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. in the want to learn how to swim? This is the class for you! Join us wading pool or with an adult in the shallow end of the pool. and build your confidence in the water. The focus is on Registration Fee $50.00110 Lessons. Classes 30 min. individual needs and everyone is welcome! Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Level $42.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 minutes. 432 Mon. Sept. 18 9:30 a.m. 1 -2 # Day Begins Time Location 433 Mon. Sept. 18 10:00 a.m. 1 -2 456 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:55 p.m. Community Center 434 Wed. Sept. 20 10:00 a.m. 1 -2 457 Sat. Sept. 23 10:45 a.m. Community Center 435 Wed. Sept. 20 10:30 a.m. 1 -2 436 Fri. Sept. 22 10:30 a.m. 1 - 2 ADULT & SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS 437 Fri. Sept. 22 11:30 a.m. 1 -2 Have you ever wanted to learn to swim or improve your 438 Fri. Sept. 22 12:00 p.m. 1 -2 strokes? (Men and women ages 16 and up.) The focus is on individual needs and everyone is welcome regardless of skill AFTERNOON CHILDREN SWIM level. Registration Fee $42.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. LESSONS _ # Day Begins Time Location For children ages 4 -18. Children may be 458 Tues. Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. Community Center tested the first day to assure correct swim 459 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:30 p.m. Community Center level. Extended swim is included in the 460 Sat. Sept. 23 9:35 a.m. Community Center cost of lessons. Students registered for afternoon lessons may WINTER WARM -UP f� swim before or after their lesson. (Between the hours of 1:00- Looking or a way to um start our 5:30 p.m.) Note: We will try to accommodate specific lesson g y p y December swimming! Come in for a mini session of Classes times; there may be changes on first day of lessons due to level lessons before winter is in full swing. Brush enrollment Registration Fee $50.00110 Lessons. Classes 30 min. up on some past skills or learn new # Day Begins Time Level material. Choose your session, either Mon. 439 Mon. Sept. 18 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 & Wed. or Tues. & Thurs. Lessons are 45 minutes in length. 440 Mon. Sept. 18 2:40 p.m. 4 -6 American Red Cross classes for ages 4 & older. Some children 441 Mon. Sept. 18 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 may be tested the first day to assure correct swim level. Classes 442 Tues Sept. 19 2:05 p.m. 1 -2 have an average ratio of 5 students /instructor. Parents do not 443 Tues. Sept. 19 2:40 p.m. 1 -2 accompany child in water. Classes meet twice a week for two 444 Tues. Sept. 19 3:15 p.m. 4 -5 weeks. Registration Fee $25.00/4 Lessons. Classes 45 min. 445 Tues. Sept. 19 4:00 p.m. 1 -4 # Day Begins Time Level 446 Tues. Sept. 19 4:35 p.m. 1 -4 461 M &W Dec. 4 5:30 p.m. 1 -2 462 M &W Dec. 4 6:30 p.m. 1 -3 447 Thurs. Sept. 21 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 463 T &Th Dec. 5 5:30 p.m. 1 -2 448 Thurs. Sept. 21 2:40 p.m. 4 -6 464 T &Th Dec. 5 6:30 p.m. 1 -3 449 Thurs. Sept. 21 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 450 Thurs. Sept. 21 4:00 p.m. 1 - PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement 451 Thurs. Sept. 21 4:35 p.m. 1 -4 For all levels, children or adults. The focus is on individual needs and we will design a lesson to help you be successful. PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS Minimum age is 6. Class ratio one student to one instructor. Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration Fee $15.00 y for children 18 months — 3 years. One parent for one 30 minute lesson. must accompany the child in the water. Children # Day Begins Time Location g must wear a swim diaper. Registration Fee 465 By arrangement only; call Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. $42.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS # Day Begins Time Location Scheduled and by arrangement times available for individuals 452 Tues. Sept. 19 6:20 p.m. Community Center of all ages with physical or developmental disabilities. Ratio 453 Thurs. Sept. 21 5:45 p.m. Community Center one student/one instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. 454 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:20 p.m. Community Center Registration Fee $80.00/10 Lessons. (Class #470 by 455 Sat. Sept. 23 10:10 a.m. Community Center arrangement only. Registration Fee $8.00 for one 30 min. lesson.) # Day Begins Time Location 466 Tues. Sept. 19 4:00 p.m. Community Center ADULT CPR & INFANT AND CHILD CPR 467 Tues. Sept. 19 6:55 p.m. Community Center For class descriptions, dates, times and cost, see page 27. 468 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:30 p.m. Community Center 469 Sat. Sept. 23 9:00 a.m. Community Center 470 By arrangement only; call Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 26 Recreation Brochure Aquatic Activities continued GUARD START: LIFEGUARDING TOMORROW COMPETITIVE For ages 12 -14. Get a jump -start into Lifeguard Training! Must For those who may be interested in joining a swim team. Stroke be able to swim the front crawl continuously for 25 yards, tread analysis and development, speed turns, and basic fitness will be water for one minute and submerge and swim a distance of 10 emphasized. Minimum swim ability is level 6. Registration Fee feet underwater. All materials are included in the fee. $42.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Registration Fee $68.00/4 Lessons. Classes 3 hours. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 480 Sat. Sept. 23 10:45 a.m. Community Center 471 Sat. Oct. 7 12:00 p.m. Community Center WATER SAFETY AIDE SPRINGBOARD DIVING If you are interested in teaching swim lessons, this is the place Learn forward and back approaches, setting the board for to start! Ages 12 & up with a level 6 swimming ability. spring, terms, positions and basic front and back dives. Must be Students will learn the skills and techniques to aid in the at least level 4 swimming ability. Registration Fee $42.00/10 instruction of quality lessons. Participants will work with Lessons. Classes 30 min. experienced instructors during our swim lesson program as an # Day Begins Time Location apprentice. All materials are included in the fee. Registration 481 Tues. Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. Community Center Fee $68.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. 482 Thurs. Sept. 21 7:30 p.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 483 Sat. Sept. 23 10:45 a.m. Community Center 472 Mon. Sept. 18 1:30 p.m. Community Center 473 Tues. Sept. 19 5:45 p.m. Community Center 474 Thurs. Sept. 21 6:20 p.m. Community Center ADULT CPR 475 Sat. Sept. 23 9:35 a.m. Community Center Could you save a life if someone was 476 By arrangement only; call Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. experiencing a heart attack? Learn how to save a life with essential skills such as rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking, and — RED CROSS LIFEGUARD recognizing signs for a heart attack. You will f �kN TRAINING learn how to provide care for victims who are 8 \� Would you like to work at a pool? This years old or older during this class and receive a certification of American Red Cross class is for you! Class Adult CPR when you have completed the course. Registration will emphasize victim recognition, Fee $40.00/1 Session. Class 4 hours. Instructor Justin. surveillance & equipment -based rescues. # Day Date Time Location Includes Standard First Aid & CPR for the 484 Fri. Oct. 27 5:30 p.m. Community Center Professional Rescuer. Must be at least 15 by last day of class & pass pre - course test. Class meets Friday, October 6 & 13 from INFANT AND CHILD CPR 6 -10 p.m., Saturday, October 7 & 14 from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. & Sunday, October 8 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Fee Would you know how to help an infant or child who is $180.00, includes book & pocket mask. experiencing a life threatening situation? This class will help No refunds issued after September 29. prepare you for caring for victims up to 8 years old in areas # Day Begins Time Location such as rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking, and will 477 Weekend Class Oct. 6 6:00 p.m. Community Center help you learn to reduce the risk of injury for little ones. Upon completion of this class, you will be certified in Infant and Child CPR. 30 minutes will be allowed for lunch. It is SYNCHRONIZED SWIM CLASS — BEGINNER I recommended you bring a bag lunch. Registration Fee $45.00/1 Are you a level 3 or above swimmer? If so, try synchronized Session. Class 6% hours. Instructor Justin. swimming! Learn basic synchro skills and a routine. Swimmers # Day Date Time Location will develop strength, focus, and team work skills. Instructor 485 Sat. Nov. 4 12:00 p.m. Community Center USA Synchro Level I. Registration Fee $42.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location 478 Sat. Sept. 23 10:10 a.m. Community Center GROUP RENTAL INFORMATION For information on rental costs and availability, SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING — BEGINNER II call Kirsten or Natalie at 763 -569 -3317. A course designed for the synchronized swimmer , o / Community Center Pool & Water Slide wishing to further their skills. v Looking for an idea for your group's next gathering? Try a Open to swimmers with ° o pool rental! Try the wild 150' water slide, diving boards, water beginning synchro experience. Swimmers will have the volleyball and more! opportunity to develop competitive skills. Instructor USA North View Pool Rental Synchro Level I. Registration Fee $90.00/10 Lessons. Classes For an exclusive pool party, try North View Junior High Pool 75 min. at 69 & Zane Ave N. Available for group rentals of all sizes. # Day Begins Time Location Lifeguards provided for rentals. Reservation requested a 479 Sat. Sept. 23 10:45 a.m. Community Center minimum of two weeks in advance. Recreation Brochure 27 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 0 o • � 0 a D U"IN' IN A WINTER WONDERLAND* T.G.I.F. FUm FLOAT'* Saturd December 16, 1 -S m. Eve Fri 5 -8 FALLIKG INTO FUI�* THANItJ'GIVING FRIDAY* p' Ever y p. Saturday, September 23 2 -5 m. Friday, o, 1 -8 m. Celebrate the season with us! Enjoy rockin' Thank goodness it's Friday! For y P P' F y' Nvember 24 p' Fall into fun at Brooklyn Center Pool by helping Do you have a house full of people looking for music as you take a dunk in the pool! Bring your unsinkable fun, bring your create a colorful wall of fall leaves. Color a leaf something to do? Bring that stuffed bunch to the donut, a.k.a. inner tube or floatation device. Meet favorite fun float to the pool. to add to our festive fall wall! Together we will pool. Bring your floatable to the the famous Dunkin The Dolphin Dunkin will Inner tubes, air mattresses, decorate for fall fun! Relax to music and float on pool and relax or slide your way award donuts (inner tubes) to the top five winners � in our "Best Dunker Contest." Come show ° o beach balls floating animals, your favorite inflatable. Join us for a wild game into fun on our water slide! Get and noodles are all welcome. Dunkin your dunkin' skills! Finish your holiday of volleyball! some friends together for a shopping and relax at the pool ! volleyball game. Fun for the A fM* whole family! Friday, October 20 ,1 -8 p.m. DOLPHIN BIRTHDAY PAR'T'Y PACKAGN Schools out! Come splish and splash with your MAAMG L W OW For children ages 14 & under. Adult making birthday reservation is responsible for supervising party. Room friends at the pool! Check out our amazing 150' J00 "VAGANU limit 25 including supervising parents. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance. A $20.00 NON - water slide! Bring your floatable to Saturday, December 2, 1 -5 p.m. REFUNDABLE DOWN PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A RESERVATION. To make a reservation, make the day even more fun. Pool, Q» Come show off your new swimming skills with call 763 -569 -3400 Mon. -Fri. between 9:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. Pool admission for adults and youth 15 & older are not water slide & volleyball net will be 'I � an extravaganza of fun! Bring your coupon from included in birthday party package. Minimum height to go down water slide is 52 ". Children less than 52" must Y ., en from 1 - m. Eno Hi H O P °'`� � � t pass a swim test to use the slide or be accompanied by an adult. You may bring commercially prepared or store open p Enj P P your skills sheet and get in free Spike it down at music from 5 - p.m. a the volleyball net. Come with a friend and listen bought cake, ice cream, pre - packaged beverages (no red, orange or grape dye) and/or order pizza from restaurants. No other food items, including crock pots, salads, sandwiches, or homemade items permitted. to tunes while you float away the day with fun for Swimsuits required in swimming pool. COST of $35.00 includes use of party room for 1 hour, 15 minutes; HIP HOP FIGHT * everyone! Enjoy a yummy cookie and beverage pool admission for up to 10 children; unlimited water slide rides for up to 10 children. Friday, October 20, 5 - p .m. for only $1.00! (Fee for additional children is $4.00 each.) Saturday, November 11, 5 -8 p.m. (Adults pay regular admission rates.) Pump it up! Get down with your favorite Hip Hop IMAItY 0 "V ENGIR HUNT Hits! Join our special DJ who will be playing DUNIKIN THIS DOLPHIN tunes for a jammin' good time! Saturday, December 9, 2 -4 p.m. Wanted: Sneaky detectives who Brooklyn Center Recreation Department is proud to announce the addition of a POOL HALLO PARTY* w ill search for clues around the community center mascot named Dunkin the Dolphin. ' community center. Must be Dunkin is available for Dolphin Birthday Parties. Saturday, October 28, 2 -5 p.m. willing to have fun and seek The cost is $60.00 for a % hour visit. After the Halloween Carnival at the community adventure. Prizes for top A minimum of two weeks notice required. center, the FUN continues in the pool. Use your detectives. Subject to availability. free swim pass from your Halloween bag or pay general admission. Get a jump -start on trick or treating as you come to swim and groove to 4 ''((,� o vo w dj 140. Wo hd (00 Dunkin & His Trainer festive tunes while enjoying a tasty treat! Candy for everyone who swims! - • www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 28 Recreation Brochure Recreation Brochure > www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org �rookl�ts Asti tet- 7 S hing le 7CreekParkway 6301 763 -569 -3400 (Recreation Office) 763 -569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, 150' water slide, diving boards, exercise room and sauna during hours listed below. Hours subject to change. Fall hours effective September 11, 2006. •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. oHousehold Membership - Available to two adults and 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 $5.00 per month, per person. MEMBERSHIP PRICES OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year Monday & Friday Tuesday & Thursday 8:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Individual $24.00 $65.00 $115.00 $187.00 Adults only - 8:45 a.m. Adults only - 8:45 a.m. Dual $32.00 $86.00 $154.00 $250.00 to 1:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Senior $18.00 $49.00 $86.00 $162.00 Wednesday Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. Senior Dual $26.00 $70.00 $125.00 $234.00 Adults only - 8:45 a.m. Adults only - 11:30 a.m. Household $37.00 $100.00 $178.00 $289.00 to 1:00 P.M. & to 1:00 P.M. 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. Household+ $5.001 $15.001 $30.00/ $60.00/ Sunday dependent dependent dependent dependent 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. *PUNCH CARD PRICES - Pool, Exercise Room, Sauna EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE 10 25 50 100 Monday through Friday Saturday Punches Punches Punches Punches 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Child up to age 14 & $23.50 $56.25 $106.00 $200.00 Sunday Senior 62 & older 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Youth ages 15 -17 & $33.00 $78.75 1 $ 148 . 50 WATER SLIDE SCHEDULE Adult 18 & over $280.00 Monday &Friday Saturday Sunday *Use of water slide is an extra $1.50 per time 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. when using punch card option. Punch cards are good for one year from purchase date. • Pool - An adult must accompany children ages 5 & GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES younger in the pool. Swimsuits required in swimming pool. • Wading Pool - Children 6 & younger when supervised by With Slide Without Slide an adult. • Water Slide - The recreation department reserves the right Children up to age 14 & $4.00 $2.50 to open the water slide during non - scheduled times. Children Senior Adult 62 & older who are less than 52" tall and wish to use the water slide Youth ages 15 -17 & $5.00 $3.50 must pass swim test or be accompanied by an adult. Adult 18 & over • Exercise Room - For ages 15 and older. Shirts and tennis shoes required. • Sauna - For ages 18 and older. Children younger than this Community Center Pool, will not be allowed even if accompanied by an adult. Water Slide & Exercise Room Closed • Locker Rooms - Coin operated lockers provided. Secure September 4 -10- Cleaning your belongings for 25¢. No children over age 5 allowed in Monday, September 4 -Labor Day opposite gender locker rooms. Family locker rooms Thursday, November 23- Thanksgiving available. Sunday, December 24- Christmas Eve • Game Room - Pool table, air hockey, & video games! Monday, December 25- Christmas Day • Vending Machines - Candy, beverage & snack items are Monday, January 1 -Ne Year's Day available for sale. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 30 Recreation Brochure L . Registrati on and qeneral .9n formation REGISTRATION REFUND PROCEDURE SPECTATORS Requests for refunds must be made at Class attendance is limited to Age 60 & Older least 24 hours before first class. If you participants. Spectators, including Registration Begins find it necessary to cancel after first parents, children, siblings and friends are Friday, September 8 class, make your request 24 hours before not allowed except with permission. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Only persons second class. Class will be prorated. No LATE PICKUP FEE age 60 and older may register for adult refunds issued after second class. If child is not picked up immediate) activities listed in this brochure. Programs paid with credit card are after class, $5 fee is charged for eve 10 credited to the account. Programs paid g D' by cash or check are refunded by check. minutes after class ending time. Walk -In Registration Begins Checks are mailed; allow 2 -3 weeks. Saturday, September 9 DISCIPLINE 8:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Refund Procedure To insure a quality experience for all Register at customer service counter. For Holiday, Lifeguard children, a policy of discipline has been Training, and One -Day Classes created. Students will be given the rules Office hours week of September 4: Requests for refunds must be made at of class orally on the first day of class. Mon. Sept. 4 - Closed least seven days before the class date. Students who do not follow the Tues. Sept. 5 through Fri. Sept. 8 No refunds will be issued later than established rules set by the instructor 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. seven days before the class starting date. will be given one warning. If they Sat. Sept. 9 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. choose not to follow the rules a second Sun., Sept 10 - Closed FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE time, they will be sent home from class Limited to Brooklyn Center residents and will not be allowed to return. Phone -In Registration Begins who could not otherwise take a class due Monday, September 11, 9 a.m. to financial reasons. For information, ART /COOKING/HOLIDAY Please have your Visa or MasterCard call the director, 763 -569 -3407. CLASS PARTICIPANTS number ready, including the 3 digit Children may get food, paint, or glue on number on the back of card. Phone -In LIABILITY their clothing and shoes while in class. registration hours: Monday - Saturday, The Brooklyn Center Community Children should dress in old clothes and/ 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 - Activities, Recreation and Services or bring a paint shirt or apron. 4:30 p.m. Department does not provide accident insurance for participants in any of its REGISTER EARLY Mail- In/Fax -In programs. Participants assume all Classes have a minimum and maximum Registration Begins inherent risk of injury from their number of registrants. Some fill to Tuesday, September 12 involvement in programs or activities capacity early. In other cases, if they outlined in this brochure. appear to be under enrolled, we have to Mail- In/Fax -In registrations will be cancel classes several days before the processed on a random basis. Use the starting date. There have been instances form on back page. Mail to: Brooklyn INCLEMENT WEATHER where individuals have expressed an Center Recreation Department, 6301 If classes or other recreation activities interest in class already canceled. Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn are canceled due to inclement weather, please register early to avoid Center, MN 55430. For fax -in we will attempt to make them up. disappointment!! registration, use form on back page. Fax Sometimes circumstances beyond our # is 763 -569 -3434. Payment must be control do not make this possible. NON - RESIDENT FEES included. Unlike many of our neighboring WEATHER LINE communities, Brooklyn Center does not Registration is on a first -come, first- Programs may be canceled due to charge non - resident fees for any of our served basis. Instructors are not weather conditions. Call 763 -569 -3442 programs, classes or community center permitted to accept registration. The for a recorded message about activity memberships. recreation department reserves the right cancellations. Cancellations may be to cancel classes when an insufficient announced on WCCO -AM 830. Community Center & J r ation number of people have signed up. Waiting lists are kept for classes that are AUXILIARY AIDS Department Offic 763 - 569 -340 full. If there are sufficient requests and Auxiliary aids for persons with if space and an instructor are available, disabilities are available upon request at Monday— Satu additional classes may be formed. least 96 hours in advance. For 8:30 a . m . - Please make checks payable to the information, call the director, 763-569 - City of Brooklyn Center. Visa and 3407. Persons with hearing or speech Sunda MasterCard are accepted. impairment are served by the MN Relay 12:30 p.m. -5:0 Service, 711 (TTY/Voice). Recreation Brochure 31 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Brooklyn Center Community Activities Recreation & Services �. Y Y j Department presents SPARE TIMES a newsletter just for Boomers & Beyond! SPARE social activities, I th things happening in the community, es, j fun trips, outings, and volunteer opportunities. For the exciting details, see pages 16! Mail- In/Fax -In Registration Form (Use separate form for each person.) Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Name Gender: Male Female The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Address Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Zip Code City Hall. This commission Phone H) () W) U advises the City Council on the parks and recreation program in Class # Class Name Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, Class # Class Name chairperson; John Russell; Tom Shinnick; Gail Ebert; Richard Child's Birth Date Grade Amount Paid Theis; Roger Peterson; Muriel Lee. Form of payment: ❑Check Department Mission Credit Card Information: ❑Visa ❑MasterCard Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may Card Holder's Name Exp. Date share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, Number 3 Digit # on Back and to the end that each may herein Special Needs (including food allergies): find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the For swim lessons, indicate swim level companionship of old age, through Registration form is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be accepted before a healthy, satisfying use of leisure Tuesday, September 12, 2006. For registration information, see page 31. time. Presorted Standard C' ', Of U.S. Postage BROOKLYN Paid Permit no. 2170 CENTER Minneapolis, MN 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center MN 55430