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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 Edition 146 Spring Edition 146 Spring 2004 Ci Wat A newsletter for residents of the City of Brooklyn Center # 76 or # 1 ? Citizen's League Report on Property Taxes You may have recently seen articles or heard about the recent Citizen's b) Actual Taxes League report on 2003 real estate taxes. The Citizen's League issues a The other comparison by the Citizen's League report that uses two separate measures to compare total real estate shows what it costs the average homeowner in taxes (city, school, county, Metropolitan Council, & special districts) combined taxes for school, county, city, by City using the largest school district in each city. The Citizen's Metropolitan Council, and special district taxes. League uses a hypothetical house with a taxable value of $160,000 and Using this measure, the highest taxes are found in applies the actual tax rates against it for all levies. The other communities with greater property wealth. While comparison measure uses actual total taxes paid on the average house their rates are lower, their values are substantially in each City, again using school, county, city, Metropolitan Council, higher and the average homeowner pays more in and special district taxes. Depending on which comparison is used, real estate taxes. Brooklyn Center's rank is either 76th or 1st. What do the comparisons mean? For example: a) Hypothetical Taxes Medina The study's use of a hypothetical $160,000 house and the actual Ranked: #75 for taxes on the hypothetical tax rate in each community demonstrates relative tax base and taxable value of $160,000 distribution of limited market value. In Brooklyn Center, 98% of Ranked: #8 for average taxes of $4,355 homes are taxed on a limited market value that is well below actually paid on the average home in $160,000. Thus, the % tax rate will tend to be higher since it is Medina applied to a limited market value of $113,500. Brooklyn Center Ranked: #1 for taxes on the hypothetical For example: If you wanted to raise $200 for the City, School, $160,000 of taxable value County, and Metropolitan Council you would have very Ranked. #76 for average taxes of $1,730 different tax rates depending on value of property taxed: actually paid on the average home in c o $100,000 X 2% = $200 -City needs a 2% rate to raise $200 Brooklyn Center 0 But $200,000 X I % _ $20R City needs only a 1% rate to raise $2000 So which number is the right number? Put another way: A community with higher taxable values It all depends on the frame of reference. The average needs a lower tax rate to raise similar amounts of taxes than real estate taxes paid are at a higher rate in Brooklyn does a community with lower taxable values. Center than that paid in cities with more expensive homes. But the overall taxes paid on the average home in Brooklyn Center in 2003 were $1,730, the 76th out Using the above example, the tax rates are very different, but the of 108 metropolitan cities in the Citizen's League taxes generated are the same. To run schools, libraries, parks, study. sheriff and police departments, clean streets, plow snow, etc. will be in similar cost ranges, but the rate will be higher in a community with a lower set of taxable property values than in a community with higher taxable property tax values. Spring Recreation Brochure Begins on Page 9 Spring Crime Prevention Tips Brooklyn Center Garage and Car Safety Celebrates 20 Years Spring is a time for biking, gardening, spring cleaning, and countless other activities For National Night Out around the house and yard. Oftentimes, the garage door is left open during yard or housework. However, it is important to close and lock the garage door whenever you are not in the immediate area. An open garage door is an invitation for a potential The National Night Out criminal to burglarize your garage, steal your property, and enter your home. If your program has been in existence garage is attached, always lock the door leading from the garage into the house. for the past twenty -one years, Your car is also a target for criminals. Always park in the garage when possible, and and Brooklyn Center celebrates keep your vehicle locked at all times. Do not leave valuables, such as electronics or its twentieth year in this purses, visible in the passenger compartment - put them under the seat or in the trunk. program. Over the past twenty And to keep the city's code enforcement team at bay, always keep vehicles on your years we have increased our property in good condition and display current tabs on license plates. celebrations and look forward to Underage Drinking and Driving continuing in the future. Spring teen activities like prom, spring break, and graduation make underage drinking This year we would like to and driving a critical issue for this time of year. In Minnesota, it is illegal to drink if encourage 100% of our watch you're under 21 years of age. If you drink and drive, you are subject to both the state's groups to participate in National DWI laws as well as face penalties under Minnesota's "NOT A DROP" law. If an Night Out. In order to be even officer observes you operating a motor vehicle and determines you've been drinking, the "NOT A DROP" law provides for the loss of your license for a period of 30 to 180 more successful, we are looking days. The length of suspension will depend on your prior record [MN Statutes § to our community for help. If 169.1218]. you have any thoughts or suggestions, please contact Persons under the age of 21 make up 7% of all Minnesota's licensed drivers, but account Becky at (763) 503 -3272. for 15% of the drivers involved in fatal crashes. The driving ability of young people is more likely to be impaired by small amounts of alcohol than that of older drivers. It is very impressive success to Likewise, young drivers who drink are more likely than older drivers to be killed in have 184 watch groups in a traffic crashes, even when their blood alcohol level is under .10 %. small community such as BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) is expressed in percentage of alcohol to blood [See Brooklyn Center. Because of Chart below]. The higher the BAC number, the more impaired a person is. Some your continued participation in drinkers are intoxicated at a lower BAC due to contributing factors such as body weight, the Neighborhood Watch body makeup (male or female), amount of alcohol consumed, and rate of alcohol Program, we are entering our consumption. watch groups in a national competition called Project 365. The Project 365 competition BAC CHART judges the successes a city is Weight 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 able to complete in the 365 days Beer between National Night Out events. The National 1 glass 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 0.01 Association of Town Watch 2 glasses 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.03 0.02 Judges the competition by city 3 glasses 0.11 0.09 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 size, number of watch groups, and projects the cities has Wine chosen. Brooklyn Center's 1 glass 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 project is to continually increase our number of neighborhood 2 glasses 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 watch groups, including both 3 glasses 0.08 0.06 0.04 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 apartment watch and business Liquor watch. 1 ounce 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 2 ounces 0.07 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.01 3 ounces 0.09 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.04 1 0.03 0.02 0.01 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 2 City Watch Northwest Hennepin Human Services Code Enforcement Sweep Council Receives Department of Public Begins May 1 Safety Grant Aimed at Reducing Traffic - Crashes, Injuries, and Fatalities Once again, Summer Sweep begins May 1st. Neighborhood Liaison Officers Becky Boie and Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council ( NWHHSC) Matt Koncar will be conducting inspections of all applied for and received a $31,000 grant from the Office of residential properties in Brooklyn Center. These Traffic Safety, within the Minnesota Department of Public inspections are conducted as an effort to preserve Safety, to coordinate a Safe Communities Project in Brooklyn and/or raise property values, resolve exterior code Center and Maple Grove. The goal of the Safe Communities violations, and maintain good relationships grant is to increase the use of seat belts and decrease the number between neighbors. Neighborhood Liaison of fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. Officers will not enter your property unless there is a violation that cannot be observed from the Based on a thorough examination of local traffic crash data, the roadway. The NLO team may enter your property NWHHSC Safe Community Project will target the age group of by sidewalk or driveway in order to check 15 -19 year olds focusing on increasing seat belt use and reported violations, or to conduct a closer decreasing driving impairment due to alcohol consumption. investigation of suspected violations. If a violation is discovered on your property, you will be sent a The NWHHSC Safe Community Coalition letter advising you of this violation and a time is actively recruiting new members. frame which it is to be corrected. Most violations Anyone with an interest in reducing the are given 14 days for compliance, but some major number of traffic crashes, increasing violations are given 30 to 60 days. The following traffic safety education or awareness is is a list of the most common violations, as well as asked to contact Kathleen J. Roach at the time limits for correction. If the violation is (763) 493 -2802. not corrected in the time allotted, a second violation letter is sent with a date to comply by. If According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the you cannot correct the violation in the time number of traffic fatalities in 2002 was 657, which was nearly a allotted or have questions about a violation, please 16% increase over 2001; more than in any year since 1981 when contact either Becky (763) 503 -3272 or Matt (763) the number was 763. In the current year, Minnesota has 503 -3270 at the Brooklyn Center Police experienced 550 traffic fatalities. Last year at this same time there Department. To report a violation, please call were 523. Traffic fatalities are the leading cause of death for (763) 503 -3173 — you may remain anonymous. people age 2 -33 and disproportionately affect the young. NWHHSC is encouraged by this grant, and is one of 19 other 14 Days Safe Community projects throughout Minnesota this year. . Garbage Storage /Removal The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is a joint • Unlicensed/Inoperable Vehicles powers organization serving 14 cities in Northwest Hennepin Illegally Parked Vehicles County. As a research, planning, and coordinating agency • Accumulation of Junk/Furniture /Debris focused on human needs and human services, NWHHSC works • Yard Maintenance to improve the outcomes for all residents and strengthen • Proper House Numbers communities through collaboration with regional service agencies. For more information on this or any other NWHHSC 30 Days program, please call (763) 493 -2802. 0 Electrical Hazards • Fences (repair /replace /repaint) • Accessory Buildings (garages included) • Windows /Doors Street Light Out? Stairs /Decks Call Xcel Energy @ 1- 800 - 960 -6235 60 Days If light is not repaired within 48 hours, call the . Foundation/Exterior Walls /Roof/Siding Brooklyn Center Public Works Garage Driveway /Parking Area Repair at (763) 569 -3380 to report location. • City Watch 3 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org I Mediation Services — North Hennepin Mediation Program Inc. Landlord- Tenant Shared Parenting North Hennepin Mediation Program Inc. (NHMP) will continue North Hennepin Mediation Program Inc. (NHMP) provides to provide mediation services for landlords and tenants in private, confidential mediation services to parents and northern and western Hennepin County. Although some grandparents who are raising children from separate situations can only be resolved with court involvement, many households and are experiencing conflicts as they work landlord- tenant and tenant - tenant disputes can be quickly and through parenting decisions and arrangements. effectively resolved without court involvement. Through mediation, landlords and tenants are provided an opportunity to A wide variety of issues can be addressed in mediation, work out their own solution - at a convenient time and place - including vacation schedules, extracurricular activities and without incurring court fees or records. expenses, parenting time schedules, interactions with others, child care or school decisions, and child- rearing concerns. According to Sandra Olson, Program Manager at NHMP, participants in these mediations often negotiate issues such as North Hennepin Mediation Program does not mediate child payment schedules, move -out dates, repair and livability support or custody decisions. In addition, North Hennepin concerns, or complaints regarding noise or children's activities. Mediation Program does not mediate when the family has a history of domestic or child abuse. In some situations, "The mediations with landlords and tenants mediation participants are not able to reach an agreement. If present tremendous opportunities for win -win NHMP is authorized to serve as a parenting time expeditor, solutions ", states Olson. "Most of these then the mediators will provide a decision based on the most individuals are capable of negotiating their recent court order. own agreements without incurring court costs and records. Filing in the courts can always A typical mediation lasts about two hours, and can be be the back -up plan." scheduled days, evenings, or weekends. The mediators help the parents create their own agreements by keeping the discussion focused and civil. They also help the parties work through details and get their agreement in writing. There is an For more information about the traditional landlord- tenant administrative fee of $150.00 for the initial mediation. (No mediation services or the new pre -filing mediation services, one is turned away for inability to pay.) To receive more individuals should contact a case developer at North Hennepin information, please call Sandy at (763) 561 -0033. Mediation Program Inc. at (763) 561 -0033. More information can also be found at NHMP's website at www.mediationprogram.com Spotlight on Parks Evergreen Park Picnic Shelter From picnics to family reunions, retreats and socials, we may have the ideal location for your next gathering at one of Brooklyn Center's parks. Evergreen Park Picnic Shelter — Conveniently located at the intersection of Bryant and 72nd Avenues in the heart of Brooklyn Center, the Evergreen Park picnic shelter can f comfortably accommodate 20+ people with 3 picnic tables. Evergreen Park features a playground, ball fields, tennis courts, �-„ walking trails, and other nature amenities. For further information about the Evergreen Park picnic shelter, or any of our park facilities, please contact the Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department at (763) 569 -3400. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 4 City Watch Adopt -A- Park /Trail /Street Volunteers Recognized The Adopt- A- Park/Trail /Street Program plays an important role in helping maintain City parks, trails, public grounds, and streets. Established in 1992, the program is supported by the efforts of 34 groups and several individuals. The volunteer groups and individuals represent a cross- section of the community, including service organizations, employee groups, schools, scouts, churches, and neighborhood groups. The organizations are recognized by signs at their adopted facilities. Each year volunteers collect about 5,000 pounds of trash. With the help of this program, our parks, trails, and streets are cleaner and more inviting. The City Council thanks the following individuals and groups for their public service and commitment to this program: • Allina Receivable Services • Brooklyn Center Rotary Club • Jill White • Applebee's • Brooklyn United Methodist Church • Kids On The Move Daycare • BAPS -Shree Swaminarayan • Brookpark Dental Center 0 Minneapolis North Hilton Staff' Mandir • Bullfrogs and Butterflies Childcare • Moms Club of Brooklyn Center/ • Boy Scout Troop #401 • Children's Residential Services Minneapolis North • Boy Scout Troop #454 • Cub Scouts Pack 299 • Odyssey Charter School • Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth • Cub Scouts Pack 401 • Palmer Lake Elementary • Brooklyn Center High School • Cub Scouts Pack 454 • Rise Creative Partnerships Centaurs Eclipse Program • Earle Brown School Community • Riverwood Neighborhood • B. C. Explorers • Evergreen Park School & PTO Association • Brooklyn Center Lions Club • Friends of Riverdale Park • Russell Bankson • Brooklyn Center Lioness Club • Garden City Elementary • Target, Brooklyn Center "Good • Brooklyn Center Park and • Girl Scout Troop #409 Neighbors " Recreation Commission • Girl Scout Troop #2191 • Tim Olson CELEBRATE The GREAT SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED CLEAN -UP! �, Saturday, April 17, 2004 4 9 to 11 a.m. Working together to keep Shingle Creek clean On Saturday April 17th, please join hundreds of people in cleaning up the Shingle Creek Watershed. If this land is polluted, our river will be too. That's why we need your help keeping the watershed clean. What to do Call the City of Brooklyn Center at (763) 569 -3327 and you will be assigned to a nearby park, creek, open space or parkway to pick up trash and debris. We will hand out free trash bags and cotton gloves. And, we'll have coffee, juice, and treats to get you going. Come dressed for the weather. We'll work in light rain. Only public access areas will be cleaned. Youth under age 18 must volunteer with an adult. Adults may bring a rake to retrieve items from water's edge. What if you can't come on April 17th? If you can't make it on April 17th you can still participate anytime during Earth Week — April 17th to 24th. Call Joyce Gulseth at the City of Brooklyn Center at (763) 569 -3327 and she will assist you in finding a place to work. If you have a small group such as a scout troop or youth organization, we'll help by providing gloves and bags. 9 ,02 1--,>��D_, City Watch www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org HousingResource Center Can First -Time Homebuyer Provide Technical And Financial Program Anticipated for Assistance For Your Home Spring Start Up Remodeling Plans The Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP), offering below market rate mortgage financing to first - Are you thinking about making some improvements around the house? time homebuyers purchasing homes in Brooklyn Before you begin your home improvement project, call the Center, is anticipated to start this spring. HousingResource CenterTM at (612) 588 -3033. They could assist you with financing options or construction advice. The HousingResource The MCPP is offered through and funded by the CenterTM offers several financial programs for Brooklyn Center Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). You residents: MHFA Fix Up Fund Loan or a Rental Rehab Loan. must be a first -time homebuyer, defined as a person who has not had an ownership interest in a principal The Northwest HousingResource CenterTM was created in partnership residence, other than the property being purchased, with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC), the City during the last three years. Also, borrowers cannot of Brooklyn Center, and other suburban communities, along with exceed income guidelines established for the program. community financial institutions and state, regional, and county agencies. HousingResource CenterTM is funded in part by the City of Eligible properties include single family, qualified Brooklyn Center. condominiums, townhomes, and two unit duplexes. In addition to below market mortgage loans, down MHFA Fix Up Fund Loan Program payment and closing cost assistance will be available to The HousingResource CenterTM offers low interest qualified buyers who meet specific income guidelines. loans including Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Fix Up Fund, up to $25,000 at 5.25% Information about the MCPP including interest rates, interest. The household gross annual income limit is house price limits and income guidelines is anticipated $75,000. These loans can be used to repair, remodel to be available in April 2004. To have your name or keep your home warm and save money too! The placed on the mailing list for information about the loan term may go up to 20 years but loans are MCPP, you can call the City offices at (763) 569 -3300. usually set up at a rate of $1,000 per year. MHFA Rental Rehab Loan Program Irish-American You may receive up to $25,000 for a one or two unit property, or $10,000 per unit for larger properties, Heritage Month with a maximum loan amount of $100,000. The interest rate is 6 %, and the term of the loan may be Proclaimed by the US Congress in 1995, remembering up to 15 years. At the time the property Irish immigrant contributions and Ireland's struggle improvements are completed and the units are for independence. rented, 75% of the units must be occupied by persons with an income less than 80% of the median Since our Nation's founding, millions of Irish have income. immigrated to this country to embrace the vibrant promise of new opportunity that America offers. The HousingResource CenterTM provides FREE construction Some came to America seeking the freedom to consultations to residents of Brooklyn Center. The Construction worship as they pleased. Others came in the wake of Managers will provide information on construction; conduct site visits the devastating Irish potato famine of 1845 -1849, with homeowners regarding home improvements; prepare a written which caused 1 million deaths in Ireland and led scope of work or a list of work for contractors to bid from; assist in nearly 1.5 million Irish to emigrate. And the many reviewing contractor bids, proposals and estimates in the planning successes of the Irish immigrants in America proved stage; and assist homeowners during the construction process. to be a continuing draw to their friends and family who remained in Ireland. The Irish brought with them In addition, the HousingResource CenterTM provides information on a a spirit of life and an ethic of work that helped to variety of housing related topics: referrals for first -time homebuyers enliven our culture and enable them to prosper in their and rental information, home maintenance and safety; and mortgage new land. foreclosure prevention programs. Call or visit the HousingResource CenterTM for help with any home improvements. Throughout our history, America has been greatly blessed by the innumerable contributions of Irish HousingResource Center Americans. This month we celebrate these great 2140 44th Avenue North people and the heritage of their beautiful ancestral Minneapolis, MN 55412 (612) 588 -3033 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 6 City Watch Home Repair And Chore Services Available To Senior And Disabled Residents Brooklyn Center residents who are 60 years of age or older or permanently disabled may qualify for help with home maintenance, repairs and chores. The services are provided by two non - profit agencies, Senior Community Services and Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP), in cooperation with the City of Brooklyn Center. The program offered by Senior Community Services is called Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly (H.O.M.E.). Repair services offered by H.O.M.E. include: • Interior and exterior painting jobs • Installing bathroom safety bars • Secure handrails • Fixing running toilets or leaky sinks • Repairing doors that "stick" • Sealing cracks and caulking • Replace washers in leaky faucets • Other minor carpentry, or minor home repair work H.O.M.E. has a core staff with a network of skilled workers and volunteers to do repairs. Fees for the services in the H.O.M.E. program are assessed on a sliding fee scale based on income. Anyone needing service may call H.O.M.E. at (763) 504 -6985. Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) also provides services to Brooklyn Center residents 60 years of age or older or who are permanently disabled. CEAP's program is called HandyWorks and services under the program include: • Lawn mowing • Housekeeping • Household maintenance • Raking and yard cleanup • Window washing and other home chores and cleanup CEAP's HandyWorks chore services are provided at modest cost to eligible seniors and disabled persons. Persons interested in services from the HandyWorks program should call CEAP at (763) 566 -9600. The H.O.M.E. program and HandyWorks program are funded in part with federal funds received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the City's overall Community Development Block Grant program. The City encourages anyone interested in learning more about these services and programs to call the agencies at the numbers listed above. Mark Your Calendars For Remodeling Fair On April 3, 2004 WHAT: Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair WHERE Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive North, Crystal FREE ADMISSION WHEN: Saturday, April 3, 2004 9:00 Ann - 3:00 PM You are invited to attend the 12th annual Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair featuring over 80 booths of local home improvement contractors and businesses. Free "Do It Yourself' home improvement workshops, presented by area professionals, will be offered throughout the day. Visit the "Ask the Experts" booth to have your home improvement questions answered. Building Inspectors from participating cities will be available to answer your questions about building codes. Police and Fire personnel will also be available throughout the day to answer your questions. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day. Brought to you by the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. Watch your local newspapers for more information as the April 3rd date approaches. City Watch 7 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org City Council Adopts Resolution Recognizing City of Brooklyn Center The Contributions Of Ethnic Populations 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 And Heritage Celebrations Official web site WHEREAS, the City Council has established a goal to www.cityofbrookiyncenter promote the inclusion of all residents in Brooklyn Center's e-mail: info @ ci.brooklyn - center .mn.us community life by emphasizing opportunities to include all City Hall (763) 569 -3300 residents in the community's activities and plans; and Recreation (763) 569 - 3400 WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that its Emergency 911 cultural composition has changed significantly over the Police non-emergency (763) 569 -3333 past decade, with its ethnic population one -third of its total Job Information Line (763) 569 -3307 population; and Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by the WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center is strengthened by the MN Relay Service 711 (TTYNoice) rich cultural diversity of its people, and welcomes Mayor Myrna Kragness individuals of all races, religions, and cultural Voicemail: (763) 569 -3450 backgrounds; and mayorkragness @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us WHEREAS, many ethnic populations have played Councilmember Kathleen Carmody Voicemail: (763) 569 -3444 central roles in some of the most triumphant and councilmembercarmody @ ci.brooklyn- courageous moments in history; and Councilmember Kay Lasman Voicemail: (763) 569 -3448 WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the vital councilmemberlasman@ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us contributions ethnic populations have made to the Councilmember Diane Niesen strength and diversity of our community and recognizes Voicemail: (763) 569 -3445 their rich legacy of ingenuity, perseverance, and councilmembemiesen @ ci.brooklyn achievement; and Councilmember Bob Peppe NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Voicemail: (763) 569 - 3446 councilmemberpeppe @ ci.brooklyn Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the following heritage celebrations and all other heritage celebrations City Manager Michael J. McCauley reflected in Brooklyn Center's population are recognized for the purpose of encouraging our citizens to learn more about the history of ethnic populations and how they have Regular City Council Meetings contributed to the culture and heritage of our community: City Council Regular Session meetings are held the 2nd and 4th i February African American History Month Monday of the month at 7 PM. March Irish - American Heritage Month March 25 Greek Indep endence Da Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 PM before Council p y meetings for persons who wish to address the City Council about April 14 Pan American Day issues not scheduled on the agenda. May Asian /Pacific American Heritage Month May 2 - 2004 Jewish Heritage Week City Council Work Sessions are held immediately following the May 17 Norwegian Celebration of Liberation Regular Session City Council meetings. June 6 Swedish National Day September 15- October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month Watch City Council meetings live on cable Channel 16. Replays October 6 German - American Day shown Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Wednesdays at 2:30 AM and November American Indian Heritage Month 10:30 AM. Call City Hall to verify meeting dates (763) 569 -3300 or visit the Sun Post Designated As Official City web site @ www.citvofbrooklvncenter.orE City Newspaper At its January 12, 2004, meeting, the Brooklyn Center City Council designated the Brooklyn Center Sun Post as the City's official newspaper to publish the City's legal notices, Aft ordinances, financial information, public hearing notices, and Printed on recycled paper �.� other official information. The Sun Post is delivered to most residences free or by voluntary subscription. If you would like the newspaper delivered to your home, call MN Sun Publications at (952) 392 -6860. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 8 City Watch 2004 1z Sp rin g Recreation Brochure BROOKLYN CENTER SOFTBALL � 4 2 FIREBALLS Junior Softball Team & Coaches Register now for summer youth t -ball, softball and soccer programs; see page 17 . Table of Contents Adult Activities ........................................... ..........................10 -14 Community Tripsters ................................... .............................15 Youth Activities ........................................... ..........................16 -17 Youth Summer Sports Program .......... .............................17 Senior Adult Activities ............................... .............................18 Community Bulletin Board ...................... .............................19 Class Locations ................................................. .............................19 Centerbrook Golf Course ..................... ..........................20 -21 Tennis Lessons .................................................. .............................21 Special Pool Events ................................ ..........................22 -23 Aquatic Activities ................................... ..........................24 -25 Pool Hours and Rates ................................ .............................26 Registration Information .......................... .............................27 Adult Ac tiviti e s As a result of the current State budget shortfall, AQUA EXERCISE classes have a minimum number of registrants Water power! Join this invigorating required to hold the class. Please register at least high- energy class, which includes a two days before the starting date to avoid warm up, cardio and full body disappointment of a class being cancelled. toning. You are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you best. It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! Classes SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE 50 min. Instructors Jean #'s 8, 12; Vicki #'s 9, 10; Kathy #11. This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 Classes once a week, $26.00/10 Sessions years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age # Day Begins Time Location requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your 8 Sat. Mar. 20 8:00 a.m. Community Center face in the water. If you are registering for the first time, Classes once a week, $28.75/11 Sessions please furnish your doctor's name and number. Registration 9 Tues. Mar. 23 10:15 a.m. Community Center Fee $25.50/11 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. 10 Thurs. Mar. 25 9:15 a.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location Classes once a week, $23.50/9 Sessions 1 Tues. Mar. 23 9:15 a.m. Community Center 11 Tues. Apr. 6 6:10 p.m. North View 2 Thurs. Mar. 25 10:15 a.m. Community Center 12 Thurs. Apr. 8 7:05 p.m. North View 3 Fri. Mar. 26 10:15 a.m. Community Center SENIOR DROP -IN CARDS AQUA SHALLOW & DEEP WATER COMBO Senior Drop -In -Cards are for persons 62 years and older. Our "combo" class combines warm up, stretching, aerobic Please purchase cards early so we know we can count on exercise and strength training for a full body workout. The you. If your spring schedule needs some flexibility, the drop- class is designed for all fitness levels and can be easily in card is for you. (We encourage you to register for a specific modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. Seniors class instead of purchasing a drop -in card if at all possible.) may enroll in this class for $25.50. Registration Fee Cards may be purchased for any aqua or fitness classes that have met the minimum number of registrations to hold the $28.75/11 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. # Day Begins Time Location class and do not fill to capacity. A one -time pass may be 13 Wed. Mar. 24 9:30 a.m. Community Center purchased for a visiting friend for any of the classes, including the ones that have filled. Cards are non- transferable, non - refundable and have an expiration date. If you have any questions, call Kathy at (763) 569 -3405. Chlorine treated water CAN discolor CARD OPTIONS sorry, n ot res po ns ible . # # of Classes Fee 4 1 C lass $3.50 5 5 Classes $15.00 DEEP WATER WORKOUT - — If you are looking for a new or different experience in water 6 8 Classes $24.00 exercise, try this class! Using a floatation device, this class 7 10 Classes $3020 combines aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and water jogging for an excellent over all body workout! The class is designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. Swimming POOL ACCESS skills are not required but participants should be comfortable in deep water. Floatation belts and noodles are furnished. Brooklyn Center Community Center Seniors may enroll in the Monday class #14 for $25.50. Community center pool features a full ramp with handrail to Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki #'s 14, 15; Kathy #16; Jean provide complete access to persons in wheelchairs and/or #17. with physical limitations. Ramp is located in the shallow end. Classes once a week, $28.75/11 Sessions North View - Easy Ladder® # Day Begins Time Location Everyone can enjoy easier pool access with these gently 14 Mon. Mar. 22 11:10 a.m. Community Center sloping steps. (Weight capacity 300 lbs.) The Easy Ladder 15 Fri. Mar. 26 9:15 a.m. Community Center was made possible through a generous donation from a Classes once a week, $23.50/9 Sessions participant, the Osseo Area School District 279, Community 16 Tues. Apr. 6 7:05 p.m. North View Education Services and the City of Brooklyn Center. 17 Thurs. Apr. 8 6:10 p.m. North View www.cityoj'brooklyncenter.org 10 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued FITNESS &AEROBIC CLASSES AEROBIC FITNESS AND Fun For 60 + No classes May 29 & 31. Classes are added at the end to Think about starting the day in this fun class! Bev is an cover these cancellations. Please note other class inspiring instructor who knows how to keep you motivated cancellations in descriptions. Any additional changes, with a variety of exercises. This morning program emphasizes which may occur will be noted on the fitness calendars energizing routines designed to improve strength, flexibility available in classes & at the community center. and endurance at a level safe and comfortable for you. All aerobic classes offer complete and effective Although this class is directed towards individuals 60 conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. years and older, interested individuals of variable ages •Classes include warm -ups, aerobic movements, muscle may attend. Come join us! Registration Fee $25.50/11 group work and cool down stretching. Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. • Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. # Day Begins Time Location 22 Mon. Mar. 22 9:30 a.m. Community Center •All classes are COED except class #21. 23 Thurs. Mar. 25 9:30 a.m. Community Center AFitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per week. This can be a combination of classes or classes and 4► walking, swimming, biking, etc. SATURDAY AEROBIC /STEP 4q COMBO — This low impact class offers a variety of exercises used to challenge all fitnessi: STRENGTH TRAINING levels. You are encouraged to s participate in the intensity level that ° --� 7 "Strong women and men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit or suits you best. There will be a 10 minute unfit, this program can build bone density, lose weight, and warm -up, 15 minutes of low impact gain strength and energy. Basic exercises using weights are aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of step, geared to individual ability and can put you in the shape followed by cool down and strength training. For persons needed for a healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities unable to do step, the same patterns may be done on the claim strength training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart floor during this segment. The classes are fun and offer a disease and osteoporosis. Come join this class for an energy great cardio workout. Registration Fee $21.00/8 Sessions. overhaul! Please wait until after the first class before Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy. purchasing weights. Classes 50 min. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $25.50/11 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. 24 Sat. Apr. 10 8:30 a.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 18 Mon. Mar. 22 10:30 a.m. Community Center 19 Thurs. Mar. 25 10:30 a.m. Community Center ORIENTATION TO STABILITY BALL TRAINING This orientation will provide you with an opportunity to experience first hand what this hottest new class has to offer. STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" See class description below. If you have a ball please bring it, COED if not, please wait until after the first class to purchase a ball. Strength training can build bone density, help Registration Fee $2.75/1 Session. Class 50 min. Instructor lose weight, gain strength and energize! Basic Cindy. exercises using weights are geared to individual # Day Date Time Location ability and can put you in the shape needed for a 25 Sat. Apr. 10 9:30 a.m. North View healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart NA4 STABILITY BALL TRAINING disease and osteoporosis. This class will include a weekly "AB" workout. Please wait until after the first class before NEW Stability ball is one of the hottest new pieces of purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. Registration exercise equipment in the fitness world today! Fee $23.50/9 Sessions. No class April I & 8. Classes 50 min. Enhance your energy level in this new class as Instructor Renae. you gain strength, balance and flexibility. This is a # Day Begins Time Location challenging muscular toning and endurance class using a 20 Thurs. Mar. 25 7:00 p.m. Community Center giant exercise ball. The class will include upper and lower body training along with an intense abdominal and back workout followed by thorough stretching. Participants will need to bring their own ball to class. Balls may be purchased at most stores that sell fitness equipment. Please wait until STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" — For Women after the first class to purchase a ball. In addition, participants This class is offered for women only. See class description need to bring hand -held weights. Come join us on the ball for above. Registration Fee $21.00/8 Sessions. Classes 50 min. fitness and fun! Registration Fee $18.25/7 Sessions. Classes Instructor Vicki. 50 min. Instructor Cindy. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 21 Mon. Apr. 12 7:00 p.m. Garden City 26 Sat. Apr. 17 9:30 a.m. North View Recreation Brochure I 1 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued LOW IMPACT "WHOLE BODY" New INTRODUCTION to QIGONG (Chinese Yoga) AEROBICS This introductory class will prepare new participants who This "whole body" workout will enhance cardiovascular wish to take Qigong with terms and movements necessary for fitness & strengthen your upper and lower body while having the nine session course. This experience will provide you with fun and getting into shape at the same time. There will be a 5- an opportunity to see first hand what Qigong has to offer. 10 minute warm up, 25-40 minute low impact/high intensity Wear loose clothing and flat shoes or socks. Registration Fee cardiovascular training, a cool down segment followed by 10- $3.00/1 Session. Class 1 hr. Instructor Johnna. 20 minutes body sculpting and 5 minutes of cool down. Class # Day Date Time Location is not appropriate for beginning level participants. If you 28 Mon. Mar. 22 6:00 p.m. Community Center have questions, please call Kathy at (763) 569 -3405. 29 Wed. Mar. 24 9:30 a.m. Community Center Registration is at discretion of instructor. Bring mat & QIGONG (Chinese Yoga) wear comfortable clothing /athletic shoes. Registration Fee $33.75/9 Sessions or 2 Drop -In punches per class. No class Sometimes called Chinese Yoga, Qigong loosely translates as April 1 & 8. Class 75 minutes. Instructor Renae. energy work. The aim of Qigong is to harmonize the body, # Day Begins Time Location breath and mind. Exercises focus on cleansing, gathering and 27 Thurs. Mar. 25 5:45 p.m. Community Center circulating our qi through coordinated movements, breathing and meditation. With simple daily practice you can enjoy INTRODUCTORY MAT PILATES many benefits, which may include: enhanced health, more Pilates is a powerful body sculpting system for losing weight, energy, improved digestion, better physiological balance and sculpting lean, long muscles and reshaping and strengthening improved athletic performance. Contents of the class will your body from head to toe. It is designed to tighten and tone rotate with the seasons. There is an introductory class for new your buttocks and thighs, all while working your core muscles participants. See description above. Wear loose clothing, flat to get a flatter leaner stomach. Plus you will improve your shoes or socks. Registration Fee $18.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 flexibility, coordination and posture. Pilates is one of the hr. Instructor Johnna. hottest trends in America. Why? Because it works! Join this # Day Begins Time Location class and leave feeling lighter, taller, leaner and relaxed. 30 Mon. Mar. 29 6:00 p.m. Community Center Please bring an exercise mat to each class. 31 Wed. Mar. 31 9:30 a.m. Community Center INTERMEDIATE MAT PILATES BASIC EXERCISE ROOM ORIENTATION Class is for individuals with some Pilates experience or who Learn proper fitness equipment techniques for a safe & are at a high level of fitness. This more challenging mat effective workout. Free for members or patrons who have workout will utilize all exercises from introductory class & paid general admission for the day. There is a $5 will add more difficult, deep conditioning exercises. See class reservation fee refundable upon completion of the description above. Please bring an exercise mat to each class. orientation or cancellation 48 hours in advance of the The starting date and times were not available when this appointment. Runs approximately 45 minutes. Call (763) 569 -3400 for the appointment schedule. brochure went to the printer. If you are interested in either of the classes, please call (763) 569 -3400 for information. FITNESS 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 minimum numbers, we encourage you to register for a specific class instead of purchasing a drop -in card if at all possible.) Drop -In Cards may be used for all fitness and aqua exercise classes. Cards are non refundable and may be used only during the spring session. Card #'s 32 -35 are of equal value, assisting you in purchasing only the number you will actually use spring session. With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's no reason not to exercise with us! ** *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS* ** When buying your DROP -IN CARD, please indicate the class CARD OPTIONS or classes that you most likely will be attending. # # of Classes Fee This will help: When determining whether we have the minimum number to 32 12 Clas ses $39.00 have a class with registered participants plus Drop -In Card users. Before purchasing a Drop -In Card, please check to see 33 10 Clas ses $32.50 if the class you were planning on attending has been canceled. 34 8 Clas $26.00 Please check the current fitness calendars for class location 35 5 Classes $16.25 changes & cancellations. Sometimes circumstances beyond 3 1 Class $3.75 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. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 12 Recreation Brochure Adult Activities continued BASIC BALLROOM PREP for PARTIES & POTTERY — BEGINNING' WEDDINGS The class is designed to teach the basic skills of Open to singles and couples. At parties or weddings have throwing and hand building. The community center you been sitting on the sidelines watching others having a offers a unique opportunity to practice your new skills by good time dancing? Whether you are the bride or groom, including in the registration fee 25 lbs. of clay for projects, parents of the couple, a member of the wedding party or a unlimited practice time and firing fees. (Additional clay is guest, you can learn some basic dance patterns in the Waltz $36.50, which includes 25 lbs., glazes and firing.) Bring a and Foxtrot. This beginning dance class offers you the chance work shirt to the first class. Please allow approximately $6.90 to join in the fun at the next party or wedding dance. to purchase tools. Registration Fee $90.00/8 Sessions. Classes Registration Fee $42.00 /Couple or $21.00 Single /4 Sessions. 2'/z hours. Instructor Theresa. Classes 1 flour 15 min. Instructors Mike and Joanne. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 42 Tues. Mar. 16 6:30 p.m. Community Center 39 Wed. Apr. 7 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake POTTERY — INTERMEDIATE /ADVANCED BALLROOM for PARTIES & WEDDINGS Designed for advanced students who are proficient in Open to singles and couples. Refresh the dance skills that throwing, hand building and glazing. The instructor will meet you learned "way back when" or add a few new steps and with students in a class format 3-4 times during the eight - dance patterns to your waltz, foxtrot and rumba. This class is week session. This is an ideal format for participants who a continuation of the Basic Ballroom Prep and is open to want to work independently yet need some instruction either anyone who knows a few basic steps in waltz and foxtrot. in new techniques or with problem solving. Participants with Give this class a whirl! Registration Fee $42.00 /Couple or less than 5 years experience may register at the discretion of $21.00 Single /4 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructors the instructor. The registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay Mike and Joanne. with firing and glazes. For heavy production, each additional # Day Begins Time Location 25 lbs. of clay is $36.50, which includes glazes and firing. 40 Wed. Apr. 7 8:15 p.m. Palmer Lake Registration Fee $90.00/8 Sessions. Classes 2' /z hours. Instructor Theresa. Singles - Those who register as a single will be paired with # Day Begins Time Location other singles that are registered to alternately learn the leader 44 Mon. Mar. 15 6:30 p.m. Community Center and follower footwork LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES Ballroom Update from Mike & Joanne: Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the From US News & World Report: According to a recent article community center or have had previous experience and are "From on Health" by Bernadine Healy, M.D.: Frequent familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited dancing, which demands musical concentration and knowing basis other than class times and students may have pieces where to put your feet while engaging in polite conversation fired in the eight -week period. The lab program is designed for individuals who want to work independently. showed a robust 75% reduction in risk of Alzheimer's. Registration fee includes 25 lbs. of clay. (Additional clay is $36.50, which includes 25 lbs., glazes and firing.) Arrange BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP your own time to work in the lab during the eight weeks. No If you enjoy reading, join in on our fun drop in ? instruction. New lab participants are asked to meet with the book discussions. The group is sponsored by the '_ instructor for an orientation at 6 p.m. on Mon. or Tues. of the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale and first week. Starting week corresponds with pottery class Crystal and is open to anyone regardless of where they live. schedule above. Registration Fee $88.50/8 Weeks. We meet at Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Ave N, # Day Begins Time Location from 1 -2:30 p.m. On April 6, the book to be discussed is The 46 Weeks of March 15 – May 9 Community Center Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander. New participants are always welcome. If you have questions or are interested in MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS coming, call Kathy, (763) 569 -3405. Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost of $3 per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and prizes. All BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB players agree to abide by the rules of the tournament. The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the Tournaments are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, March 20, April 17 and May 15, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation, & Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Services Department. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. In case of month at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center inclement weather, call (763) 569 -3442 for a recorded Community Center. The purpose of the organization is to message about the tournament. promote social, cultural and civic activities for area women. Annual dues are $10. Our monthly meetings are informative SOFTBALL & KICKBALL LEAGUES and with entertaining programs. Complete information about Men's, women's, and co -rec softball leagues and co -rec these meetings and the trips planned through May available at kickball leagues! Registration is limited. For more the monthly meetings. For information, call (763) 561 -1739. information, call Joe at (763) 569 -3382. Recreation Brochure 13 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Adult Activities continued TREASURE SEEKERS AARP - 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING Love searching for that "gotta have" treasure? Come with us Registration accepted immediately. on Friday, April 2. We'll browse the General This classroom- training program is designed to help persons Store in Minnetonka and have lunch in their new 55 and older improve their driving skills. Course completion cafe. Pickup offered at Crystal Community is required to initiate auto insurance discounts. Instructors are Center. Reservation deadline is the Friday trained volunteers. before each trip. Four Hour Refresher Course - is for persons who have completed the eight hour mature driving course within the preceding three years. Fee $10.00 /1 Session. WITH SENIORS IN MIND Date Day Time On May 11 we will go to the Minnesota History Center for April 7 Wed. 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. the "With Seniors in Mind" program Minnesota in the Mail: April 22 Wed. 12:30 p.m.— 4:30 p.m. A Postcard Virtual Tour followed by lunch in their May 12 Wed. 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Minnesota Cafd. Curator Bonnie Wilson will take you on an June 2 Thurs. 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. odyssey of discovering MN through the sights and sounds of For additional class offerings in the area including the Eight postcards. Each card has messages, both visual and written Hour course, call (952) 858 -9040. The AARP office is open that portray the state and its people over the past 100 years. from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. No charge for attending, lunch is on your own. (You may also bring your own bag lunch.) The trip is limited to 28 Registration Information persons. The bus picks up at 9:00 a.m. at Brooklyn Center Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Community Center with 6 or more people. Shingle Creek Parkway. Questions call (763) 569 -3400. Registration will be taken on a first -come, first -served basis. If the class is full, we will put you on the waiting list and call if an opening occurs. Advanced registration required by FORUM AND THE FORK mail or in person; no walk -ins the day of class. The day starts at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, /Make check or money order payable to AARP. (Cash not Minneapolis with an organ concert followed by an inspiring accepted.) lecture presentation. After each lecture, we will go to a ✓Classes are offered at the Crossings/Brookwood, 6125 N lunch. You may order off the menu. Individual checks, Lilac Drive. Smoking is not permitted during class or in the including tax and gratuity, will be given to each person. building. Register at least one week before each forum. The trip is limited to 28 persons. The bus picks up at the Brooklyn Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Center Community Center with 6 or more people at 10:35 a. Services Dept. thanks Lang Nelson Corporation & Crossing m. & returns approximately 3 p.m. If the minimum is not Manager Kris for making site available for these classes. met, participants will be given the choice of a Robbinsdale or Crystal pick up. March 4, hear Yale Law professor Amy Chua and author of the best seller, World on Fire: How COME FOR LUNCH ... STAY f�J Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred FOR BRIDGE and Global Instability. Her book provides some of the most Join other bridge players who get Zrrz lucid and compelling answers to the question Americans together for a friendly afternoon of �� have been asking since Sept. 11, 2001: "Why do they hate "Bridge for Fun" at Earle Brown II J us ?" Lunch at Turtle Cafd and Bread Company. April 29 Terrace, 6100 Summit Dr. N. We play speaker is Nathan Dungan, a national expert on family the first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. This activity is finances whose book, Prodigal Sons & Material Girls: How open to the public. For information, call (763) 569 -3405. Not to Be Your Child's ATM, gives parents advice on how to Participants are invited to have lunch in their lovely dining raise financially savvy and responsible children. Kids are room from Noon - 1 p.m. The reasonably priced daily special bombarded by sophisticated marketing messages while their includes sandwich, accompaniment, beverage, tax & gratuity. parents are taking on increasing amounts of consumer debt. For information or reservation, call (763) 560 -6829. Given this new reality, how can upcoming generations maintain a society that is economically healthy and civically responsible? Lunch site to be determined. For the trips listed above, The 5 Cities Transportation BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Program provides transportation. To register, call (763) 531- Free screening is done at the following areas: 1259. A transportation donation of $3.00 or one punch card Brooklyn Center Community Center pass is requested. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway First Wednesday of the month, 10 -11:30 a.m. _ West Fire Station L 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. . Tuesday— Friday, 8 -10 p.m. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 14 Recreation Brochure 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. (For most trips, bus also picks up at Brooklyn Park, Crystal & New Hope. Please register at the location where you plan on boarding the bus.) A bus hostess or escort accompanies all the trips. REGISTRATION for the trips is now in progress by mail, 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 the 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 finding out more, call Kathy at (763) 569 -3405. 3 .. "x_::� We've got your ticket for spring fun! April 20 - Edgewater 8 Spring Concerto May 25- Menomonie, Wisconsin — The Medina Entertainment Center. Back by popular demand, with , day will start with a tour of the historic Wilson anew arrangement of songs, and the standby favorites as only , ' ' ■ Place Mansion. Each room is adorned with the Edgewater 8 can perform them. This special concert will antique pieces, lace, velvet, and fine china. feature, a special tribute to the Big Bands, A live version of This Victorian mansion was the home of the three original the famous Radio Show, The Kraft Music Hall, Music from lumber baron families of Captain William Wilson, founder of Julie Andrew's First Broadway Show, The Boyfriend and the Menomonie. From there we will head over to Olde Towne for always popular "Sentimental Medley." Enjoy a tasty Crispy lunch. The menu includes stuffed pork loin, with dressing, buttermilk chicken dinner before the concert. Cost $50 /person salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, vegetable, dessert, and includes meal, tax, gratuity, concert, motor coach and escort. coffee, tea or milk. Following lunch, we will hear about the Approximate time 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 26, registration creation of the Old Towne project and the Streets of deadline. Trip #603. Yesteryear ". Take this chance to see mingled pieces of Menomonie's historic architecture and artifacts from the early St. Croix Casino "Fund Excursions — Please support 1900's. *Due to ongoing renovations of Wilson Place these "Fund" excursions; the $5 charge for each trip goes Mansion, the historic Mabel Tainter Theater may be toward helping support senior programs in Brooklyn Center. substituted. Cost $50 /person includes lunch, tours, tax, Join escort Len, for a fun relaxing and scenic ride through Fatuities, motor coach and escort. Approx. time 8: 15 a.m. - western Wisconsin to St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake. You 3:30 p.m. April 30, registration deadline. Trip #606. will be treated to juice and a donut on the bus. Bring your friends - open to all adults! If you have a TLC Club card June 16 - Inspirations in Iowa — The number, please include it when registering. Cost is $5 /person first stop is in Albert Lea for coffee & for each trip, includes juice, donut, transportation, escort and Danish, then to Alogna a P.O.W. Base Cape $5 in quarters to spend at the casino. Approximate time 9:00 during WWII. Special permission has been a.m. - 4 p.m. Park at the north end of the Brooklyn Center granted for out of state groups to view a - G Q i:, 9 G Community Center. Nativity Scene display made by a detainee Tuesday, April 13 of the camp. The story of the camp will be told by a local Registration deadline April 2. Trip #604. resident, how it came to be and the connection to the network t Monday, May 17 throughout the Midwest. Next stop is the Carnegie Tea Room Registration deadline May 7. Trip #605. for lunch. The menu consists of a chicken luncheon special with rice, vegetable, bread and a beverage. After lunch we 1 Future Trips: will visit the Grotto of the Redemption, located in West Bend, Watch for the exciting detailed information in the Senior Iowa. The area is a composite of the nine separate rock Happenings or pick up information at the community center. grottos, each portraying a scene in the life of Christ. Father Cruising the Rivers - July 20— River Cruise of Mississippi Paul Dobberstein worked forty -two years setting ornamental & St. Croix. rocks and gems into concrete creating the Grotto, which has Minnesota Centennial Showboat Theater - August 19 - an estimated value of $2,500,000. There will be a mid - "Mouse Trap" by Agatha Christie. afternoon rest stop en -route back to the cities where you may Augusta Amish Tour - Sept. 9 - Visible authentic lifestyle purchase refreshments on your own. Cost $51 /person includes of the Amish motor coach, morning coffee stop, lunch, tax, gratuities and Chanhassen Theatres - Sept. 22 - Anne. escort. Approximate time 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 28, Holiday Lights Tour - December. registration deadline. Trip #607. Recreation Brochure 15 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org You th 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 two to three times before progressing to the next level. Parents may attend the last 15 minutes of the last class. If you have questions about where to place your child, please call Sue at (763) 569 -3400. PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS BEGINNING GYMNASTICS FOR For children ages 3'/2 - 5. (Children must be 3'/2 by April 3, GIRLS 2004 and toilet trained in order to register.) Gymnastics For girls in grades 1 -4 who have had little or no gymnastics exercises are designed to improve child's motor skills & experience and Kindergarten girls who have completed at coordination. Tumbling and an introduction to balance beam, least two preschool gymnastics sessions with Brooklyn bars, and vault. Must be able to do all skills before advancing Center. Learn basic tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, to Preschool II. Ratio 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee: walkovers and headstands. Simple skills on the beam, vault $26.00/7 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Jamie #100; and uneven bars will also be taught. Registration Fee $28.00/ Sara #101. 7 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Michelle #'s 104, 106; # Day Begins Time Location Jamie #105; Sara #107. 100 Sat. April 3 9:50 a.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 101 Thurs. April 8 6:30 p.m. North View 104 Sat. April 3 10:40 a.m. North View 105 Sat. April 3 10:40 a.m. North View PRESCHOOL II /KINDERGARTEN 106 Thurs. April 8 7:20 p.m. North View GYMNASTICS 107 Thurs. April 8 7:20 p.m. North View Preschool children ages 4 and up who have passed Preschool I Gymnastics and kindergarten children with little or no INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS gymnastics experience. Children are taught more advanced For girls in grades 1 -5 who have either passed Beginning moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. Ratio 8 Gymnastics For Girls or can do the following skills: students /instructor. Registration Fee: $26.00/7 Sessions. Tumbling - forward and backward roll, cartwheel, headstand; Classes 45 min. Instructor Michelle. Beam - walk forward and back, front support and mount, 102 Sat. April 3 9:50 a.m. North View squat turn, forward roll; Vault - straddle, hip squat; Bars - 103 Thurs. April 8 6:30 p.m. North View back hip circle, single leg cut, pull over to front support. Registration Fee $28.00/7 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. AFTER SCHOOL FUN SQUAD Instructors Michelle & Jamie. Looking for something fun to do after school? Join Fun # Day Begins Time Location Squad! School bus transportation is provided home; limited 108 Sat. April 3 11:45 a.m. North View stops. Grades 1 -6. Flyers sent home with your children from school. Thank you Brooklyn Center Fire Relief and Brooklyn Center Target for their donations. FUN SQUAD PROGRAM SPECIALISTS Earle Brown Ms. Gregory (763) 561 -1159 Fair Oaks Ms. Mersereau (763) 533 -2246 SPRING WORKSHOP Garden City Mrs. Tamura (763) 561 -9768 Children in grades K -6 are invited to come and welcome Palmer Lake Mr. Fenske (763) 561 -1930 spring and make a stained glass type wind chime. Please wear old clothes. Registration Fee $9.00/1 Session. Classes 2 AAU TAEKWONDO (Korean Karate) "- hours. Instructor Koreen. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art focusing on '` # Day Date Time Location t , self - defense and competition utilizing punching 111 Sat. April 24 2:00 p.m. Community Center and kicking techniques. Major benefits include the development of discipline, self - confidence, ....... �S$ f self - esteem and self - control, which carry over y GIFT MAKING into daily life and help improve concentration, focus and even Children really enjoy making something for - schoolwork. Classes are open to anyone ages 8 and up. It is a Mom and this class is the place for children in q great family activity. Registration Fee $84.00/24 sessions plus grades K -6 to come and create a unique gift for equipment costs as necessary. Instructor Robert Frankovich, her. This special gift is sure to be treasured for 4' degree Black Belt. Beginner #61; Advanced #62. Classes years. Includes gift wrapping and card. Please 45 min. wear old clothes. Registration Fee $9.00/1 Session. Classes 2 # Day Begins Time Location hours. Instructor Koreen. 61 M &W April 5 6:00 p.m. Community Center # Day Date Time Location 62 M &W April 5 7:00 p.m. Community Center 112 Sat. May 8 2:00 p.m. Community Center www.cityo)brooklyncenter.org 16 Recreation Brochure 1 Youth Sports Program — Summer ® In these programs, there are no tryouts and EVERYONE will play. ® Season runs June 14 – July 22. Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to practices and inter - park games. Coaches are not permitted to transport children. No weekend practices or games. ® In case of rainouts, due to financial and time restraints, only one practice or game will be made up. ® There are a minimum & maximum number per location. If registration minimum has not been met, a location could be canceled. If this should occur, you will have the option of transferring child to another location or receiving a refund. ® For #'s 116, 117, 119, 120 & 121, younger children who have participated in our program two or more years may register for a higher level class. At instructors' discretion, players may be transferred to appropriate program. ® Each participant will receive a T -shirt. When registering, indicate the size you wish to order for your child from the available sizes. (Not all sizes available for every class.) ® Softball participants should bring a glove. Soccer participants should wear shin guards. ® Adult volunteer coaches are needed to assist instructor /coaches. If interested, call (763) 569 -3405 for information. T -BALL LITTLE KICKERS For boys & girls going into kindergarten or 1" grade in fall This successful program in its fifth year is for boys and girls 2004. This fast paced class is for kids who like to run, jump, eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2004 & 2005. Program throw, play games & have FUN! Children LEARN the basic is noncompetitive, featuring drills and activities for our Little fundamentals of softball, good sportsmanship and play related Kickers" to develop the basic skills of soccer. It also offers skill games and relays. Registration Fee $37.00. Program 1 positive coaching, smaller fields, scrimmages played five on hour. five, with everyone playing and fun for all. Registration Fee # Day Begins Time Location $37.00. Program 1 hour. (No class June 24, Parade.) 113 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Kylawn Park West # Day Begins Time Location 114 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Northport Park West 118 T &TH June 15 6:00 p.m. Evg. Football Field T -BALL BUDDIES – NEW KICKIN' KIDS Children learn the same skills as in T -Ball except they get For boys and girls going into grades 1 -3 as of fall 2004. This assistance from their adult buddy. Buddies stand behind their instructional program is designed for children to have FUN child in the field and will assist in all skill development. while LEARNING the fundamentals of soccer. The program Coaches will teach the skills and help you if you aren't sure. will be filled with many fun activities so "kids" can learn the Buddies can be a parent; relative or friend. The minimum age basic skills needed to play soccer and games will be played in for adult buddies is 18 and should attend at least 10 of the 12 July. Registration Fee $37.00. Program 1 hour. (No class sessions. A pres- season orientation will be held without June 24, Parade.) children at 6 p.m. on June 9 at the community center. # Day Begins Time Location Registration Fee $37.00. Program 1 hour. 119 T &TH June 15 7:05 p.m. Evg. Football Field # Day Begins Time Location 115 M &W June 14 6:00 p.m. Kylawn Park East KICKIN' KIDS II 0- For boys and girls going into grades 2 -5 as of fall 2004 who have participated in Kickin' Kids a minimum of one year. "KIDS" INTRODUCTION TO SOFTBALL Participants in this fun instructional program will review and y For boys and girls who have completed grades 1 or 2 work on mastering the fundamentals of soccer. The majority during the 2003 -2004 school year. This instructional of time will be spent playing soccer games. Registration Fee program is designed for children to have FUN while $37.00. Program I hour. (No class June 24, Parade.) LEARNING good sportsmanship, teamwork and the # Day Begins Time Location fundamentals of softball. Registration Fee $37.00. Program 1 120 T &TH June 15 7:05 p.m. Evg. Football Field hour. # Day Begins Time Location SOCCER – NEW 116 M &W June 14 7:05 p.m. Kylawn Park East A new program on a new field! For boys and girls going into JUNIOR SOFTBALL grades 4 -7 as of fall 2004 who have previously played soccer For boys &girls completing grades 3 -6 during the 2003 -2004 and know the skills. The first night coaches will do a quick school year. Program has been offered for the last 12 review of the skills followed by a scrimmage. The remaining weeks will be spent playing soccer games. Registration Fee summers. A fun, instructional program with emphasis on $39.00. Program 1 hour. (No class June 24, Parade.) mastering skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. Majority of # Day Begins Time Location time will be playing softball. No tryouts; everyone will play. 121 T &TH June 15 7:05 p.m. Northport Soc. Field An excellent opportunity to have fun while continuing to develop good sportsmanship & softball skills. Registration Youth Sports Program Locations Fee $39.00. Program 1 hour. Evergreen Football Field — 71 & Dupont # Day Begins Time Location Kylawn Park — 61 & Kyle N 117 M &W June 14 7:05 p.m. Kylawn Park West Northport Soccer Field — 55 & Sailor Lane Recreation Brochure 17 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Senior Adult Activities SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION - FRIDAY, MARCH 5 A special time has been set aside for persons 62 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. Beginning Mon., March 8, at 9:30 a.m. you may register by mail or over the phone (763) 569 -3400 with Visa or MasterCard. If you have questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy, Program Supervisor, (763) 569 -3405. SENIOR HAPPENINGS SOCIAL CLUBS Is a newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Both clubs meet at Brooklyn Center Comm. Ctr, 6301 Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department. Shingle Creek Pkwy. Transportation available through Five The "Senior Happenings" tells about the activities going on Cities. at the clubs, in the community and outings offered. As a Leisure Time Drop In result of the current State budget shortfall, the newsletter can We invite adults 55 and over to join us on Wednesdays from no longer be sent out free. In order to help defray the 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come, bring your lunch and have a fun expense, it will cost $3 for the six issues. If you would like to afternoon. Coffee & tea provided. Everyone contributes $1 receive the Senior Happenings, please send a check made out per week to the kitty, which pays for supplies, refreshments & to the City of Brooklyn Center along with your name, prizes. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday of each address, zip code and telephone number. Indicate that this is month with dessert. On birthday party Wednesdays everyone for the Senior Happenings. Questions, please call Kathy at except those celebrating a birthday that month pays $1. The (763) 569 -3405. second Wednesday is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, non - player and a drawing. The last Wed. features TRANSPORTATION "Crazy" Progressive 500. Partners not required to play cards. •Five Cities Senior Transportation Program Rita DeBruyn - Mon. - Fri ...............(763) 531 -1278 Brooklyn Supper Club Reservations - Mon. - Fri ...................(763) 537 -0229 Meets on the third Friday night of each month. All persons 55 •Transportation is offered for persons 60 years and older. years and older are welcome with advanced paid reservations. Mini - coaches provide transportation to senior club programs The evening includes a delicious dinner, special activities at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, grocery shopping, such as Bingo, Bunco, movies & entertainment. Cost is $6 for and major shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center members, $7.00 for non - members. (Membership $5 per year.) apartment complexes and homes. A monthly schedule is Join us on March 19 for a great dinner, socializing and fun. available. No one is denied a ride due to the inability to pay. Paid reservations are due by March 12. Social at 5:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $2.50 per round trip with the Call (763) 569 -3405 for information & menu. convenient punch pass card or $3.00 cash. Punch cards are available in $10 or $20 amounts and may be purchased from the driver with cash or check payable: Laidlaw Transit. Please DONUT MAKE YOU WONDER? make your reservation a minimum of two working days ahead Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Punch passes make great gifts from interesting, informative programs and, of course, your family or to give to a friend. doughnuts at Crystal Comm. Ctr, 4800 Douglas Dr N from ■Elder Express Transportation 10 -11:30 a.m. Sponsored by cities of Brooklyn Center, Staff ..................Mon.- Fri. 9a.m. -12:30 p.m. (763) 529 -1252 Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale & Senior Services of District 281. Program fee of $2 payable at door. Five Cities Answering Machine ............... ..........................(763) 529 -1252 Transportation available on a space available basis; call (763) (Leave your name, phone number, date, location and time of 537 -0229. Pre - register no later than Monday before the talk at appointment.) On the ride home, the final pick up is 2:30 p.m. (763) 504 -6980. ■Transportation for senior adults to medical and dental d Pressure Screening — 9:30 -10:00 a.m. provided by appointments in Brooklyn Center or North Memorial Hospital Blood of Golden Valley &Robbinsdale. and their affiliated clinics. A donation of $3 and $5 per round trip is suggested. March 17 — Identity Theft – It Can Happen To You. Learn how to protect yourself from one of the fastest growing MEN'S "OVER 55 " DROP -IN crimes. Who do you call if your wallet or checkbook is taken? If you are interested in getting together informally with other Bruce Larson, Robbinsdale PD, will give practical solutions. guys, drop in on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. in the community room at The Crossings Manor, 6125 N. Lilac Dr. Come shoot SENIOR ANSWER LINE pool, play Buck Euchre (similar to 500), Bridge, 500 or This telephone information and referral service will help Cribbage. (Informal instruction for Buck Euchre available.) senior adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin County locate Participants are welcome to start other table games too. needed services close to home. Trained volunteers and staff Senior volunteers living in Brooklyn Center & Brooklyn Park will answer phones between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. -Fri., host. Questions, call Earl at (763) 561 -2590 or Kathy at (763) (763) 504 -6980. Affiliated with United Way's First Call 569 -3405. Co- sponsored by Brooklyn Center Community For Help Network & funded by Community Ed. of Activities, Recreation & Services Dept. & The Crossings. Robbinsdale Area Schools. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org I Recreation Brochure Community Bul Board COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS FUN SUMMER JOBS Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building Soccer instructor! T- ball /softball instructor! Summer Fun and alcohol is not permitted. Two rooms are available for a Squad leader! Lifeguard! Swim instructor! Daytime and variety of functions. To find out more about fees and evening hours available. For information about these availability, call (763) 569 -3400. Room set -up, including positions, call Brooklyn Center Community Activities, tables and chairs are included in the usage fee. For group pool Recreation, & Services Department, (763) 569 -3400. rental information, call (763) 569 -3317. Constitution Hall TARGET CENTER EVENTS Constitution Hall is available for business and club meetings Get tickets for this great event! The Cities of Brooklyn and private functions. This room is a great place to host a Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and New Hope family reunion, shower, graduation or anniversary party. The are joining together to offer great ticket deals for some building may also be reserved for overnight functions. Room upcoming events. Tickets are available for children and adults set -up, P.A. system, and use of the remodeled kitchen are of all ages! Reservations for these tickets are now in included in the usage fee. This unique room can progress. Tickets may be ordered over the phone with accommodate up to 190 persons with banquet style seating Visa or MasterCard by calling (763) 569 -3400. and 250 for lecture style. Ph1lip Q. Cohen Community Room A limited number of tickets are available. Ticket Pick -Up: This new room located on the upper level of the community You will be notified when the tickets arrive, approximately center is available for small group functions. (Access to this seven days before the performance date, at the Brooklyn level is by elevator or stairs.) Room capacity for theatre style Center Community Center. Participants provide their own seating is 80, classroom style at 30 and banquet style 50. transportation. Please arrive at the Target Center '/z hour Included in the usage fee is a small service kitchen with sink, early. coffee pots and refrigerator. Disney on Ice presents "Disney /Pivar's Monsters, Inc." On Friday, April 9, you won't believe your eyes ... One-eyed PROGRAM &CLASS LOCATIONS Mike Wazowski, loveable and furry James P. Sullivan (AKA Sulley) and the adorable little girl, Boo, will be appearing live Community Center — 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway in your hometown! Disney on Ice will bring all of The Crossings/Brookwood — 6125 N Lilac Dr Monstropolis to life in a fun -filled family adventure with Earle Brown School — 5900 Humboldt Ave N mega -watt laughter, monster -sized excitement and energized Earle Brown Terrace — 6100 Summit Dr N acrobatics on and above the ice. The cost is $12.00 per person Fair Oaks School — 5600 65` Ave N for lower level seating. Children under 2 years of age are free. Garden City School — 3500 65` Ave N Tickets may be purchased on space availability basis through North View Junior High — 69` & Zane Ave Monday, March 15. Trip #661. Pall mer Lake School — 7300 W Palmer Lake Dr ARTS 8r CRAFTS FAIR — Exhibitor Applications Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by Be an exhibitor for the 15` annual Earle Brown Days Arts & the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTY/Voice.) Crafts Fair! Sat., June 26, 9 a.m. to dusk in Brooklyn Center Central Park, 694 & Shingle Creek Pkwy. Fee is $45 /space. Items must be handcrafted. For form, call (763) 569 -3406. SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABIUMS ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to EDUCATION ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS eligible individuals who are over 60 and any person of any age with a disability living in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn The Robbinsdale Community Education Center/Windows of Park, North Mpls /Camden area, 44th Ave N on up and Opportunity program offers recreation, education and support Champlin, east of 169. Volunteers deliver hot meals at noon programs and classes for adults with disabilities. For Monday - Friday. Call Robin for information. The Handy information, call (763) 504 -8390 or for hearing impaired use Works Senior Chore Program includes snow removal, minor the MN Relay Service by dialing 711. home repairs, and housekeeping and clean up. Workers are independent contractors who are screened and whose ADAPTIVE RECREATION references are thoroughly checked. Their name is added to our REACH is an agency serving individuals with development list of workers and referred to you when you call Annetta for disabilities. Due to budget cuts in Brooklyn Center, service at (763) 566 -9600. You pay the worker when the job participants are considered non - residents. For complete is completed. The suggested rate is $12 per hour. (Subsidy information, call (952) 988 -4178. funds are available according to income.) Recreation Brochure 19 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org rENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE 5500 N Lilac Dr BROOKLYN CENTER (across Hwy. 100 from Brookdale Mall) (763) 561 -3239 Open to the public! Reservations taken! Club rental! Snack bar! Company parties! Tournaments invited! 2004 Leagues — Organized golf play for adults ages 18 & over using handicap system with special weekly events and prizes. Senior league ages 55 years and older. Youth league ages 8 - 16. League Registration Format – 2003 league members only League registration begins Monday, March 1 and runs through Thursday, March 18. Centerbrook Clubhouse hours are 1 -5 p.m. Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday. (Closed on Sundays.) Rules — Only league members from the 2003 season can sign -up between March 1 -18. You must sign -up for the same day and tee time as the 2003 season. There is no rush to sign -up; you will be guaranteed the same day and tee time as last year. One person may sign -up for the entire foursome as long as the person pays the entire entry fee and all members of foursome played in last year's 2003 league. All league entry fees must be paid at the time of registration. Registration forms must have full name, address and phone number of each person. Visa and MasterCard accepted 2004 League Open Registration — Open registration begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 20 for new league members on a first -come, first -served basis. If necessary, numbers will be given out at 9:30 a.m. Register at Centerbrook Golf Course. Golfers who would like to be subs in any of our leagues should also register beginning March 20. MEN'S LEAGUE SENIOR LEAGUE When: Tee times beginning at 3:00 p.m. Who: Men and women 55 years and older. Thursdays for 16 weeks, April 29 — August 12. When: Tee times beginning at 7:00 a.m. Fee : $ 30 plus weekly green fees. Tuesdays for 21 weeks, April 27 — September 14. Fee : $ 30 plus weekly green fees. WEDNESDAY MORNING WOMEN'S LEAGUE When: Tee times beginning at 7:30 a.m. YOUTH LEAGUE Wednesdays for 21 weeks, April 28 — Sept. 15. Who: Girls and boys ages 8 -16. Fee : $ 30 plus weekly green fees. When: Tee times beginning at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays for 10 weeks, June 16 — August 18. THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Fee : $ 15 plus weekly green fees. When: Tee times beginning at 7:00 a.m. End of season picnic is August 18. Thursdays for 21 weeks, April 29 — September 16. FRIDAY EVENING COUPLE'S LEAGUE Fee : $ 30 plus weekly green fees. When: Tee times beginning at 5:00 p.m. MONDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Fridays for 15 weeks, April 30 — August 20. When: Tee times beginning at 3:00 p.m. Fee: $50.00 per couple plus weekly green fees. Mondays for 14 weeks May 3 — August 9. (No golf May 21, May 28) Fee: $30 plus weekly green fees. PASSBOOK & INDIVIDUAL ROUND RATES WEDNESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Attention League Members & Golfers: Save money! Buy our When: Tee times beginning at 5:00 p.m. 10 round passbook. (Save price of one round of golf by Wednesdays for 16 weeks, April 28 — August 11. purchasing a passbook.) Fee : $ 30 plus weekly green fees. Passbook Rates: Jr. /Sr. - $90.00, Adult - $99.00 Weekend - $103.50 Individual Rates: Jr. /Sr. - $10.00, Adult - $11.00 Centerbrook Fax #: 763 - 560 -8652 Weekend - $11.50 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Centerbrook Golf League Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Card Name Gender: Male Female Address City Zip Code Phone H) ( ) W) ( ) League Tee Time Fee Visa MasterCard Number Exp. Date Card Holder's Name www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 20 Recreation Brochure Golf Activities continued GOLF LESSONS Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons designed for all abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf activities for April and May. Registration is on a first -come, first -served basis. Registration begins Monday, March 1. Centerbrook Golf Course hours for registration are 1 -5 p.m. Monday — Friday; 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Saturday. (Closed on Sundays.) BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF YOUTH BASIC FUNDAMENTAL CLASSES LESSONS Learn to play golf the right way with these easy and fun Swing into spring with easy and fun golf t lessons just for juniors, ages 8 and up. The lessons are at 4:30 lessons. One FREE round of golf is included. p.m. and 5:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday, May 5 and run Limited to 8 golfers, minimum of 5. Bring a once a week for 3 weeks (May 5, 12 & 19). Minimum 5, 9 iron or wedge to the first class or we will maximum 8 golfers per class. Bring your clubs or we will furnish you with clubs. Classes meet twice a provide clubs for the lessons. One FREE round of golf is week for one hour. Registration Fee 60.00/5 Sessions. included. Registration Fee $32.00/3 Lessons. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 1 M &W April 12 5:30 p.m. Centerbrook 7 Wed. May 5 4:30 p.m. Centerbrook 2 M &W April 12 6:30 p.m. Centerbrook 8 Wed. May 5 5:30 p.m. Centerbrook 3 M &W May 3 6:30 p.m. Centerbrook 4 M &W May 3 7:30 p.m. Centerbrook PRIVATE LESSONS 5 M &W May 24 6:30 p.m. Centerbrook Private lessons will be offered. Time of lessons to be 6 M &W May 24 7:30 p.m. Centerbrook scheduled with instructor. Registration Fee $30.00 per half Additional lessons will be scheduled hour or $40.00 per hour. in June, July & August. # Day Begins Time Location 9 To be arranged — Call 763 -561 -3239 INTERMEDIATE GOLF LESSONS GIFT CERTIFICATES Prerequisite is Basic Fundamental Golf Lessons. This class is Gift certificates are available at Centerbrook Golf Course and for golfers who need a refresher on consistency and may be purchased for any amount. They can be used for golf confidence. Golfers will draw from fundamental techniques lessons, passes or merchandise. For sale are golf balls, already learned. Classes formed as requested. Limit 6 gloves, putters, clubs, bags, and some clothing items. They golfers, minimum of 4. One FREE round of golf is included. make a great gift for any occasion. Classes meet twice a week for one hour. Registration Fee $60.00/5 Sessions. Ten nis Les - - -- — O KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS ADULT TENNIS LESSONS Beginning instruction for children in grades 3 -6. Learn the Beginning instruction for adults. You forehand, backhand, serving, court rules, etiquette, scoring. will learn basic ground strokes, serves Bring your own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes meet and volley techniques. Bring your twice a week for 3 weeks. Registration Fee $25.00/6 Sessions. own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes 1 hour. Classes meet twice a week for 3 # Days Begins Time Location weeks. Registration Fee $25.00/6 359 M &W May 19 4:00 p.m. Evergreen Park Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Days Begins Time Location 361 M &W May 19 6:20 p.m. BCHS TEEN TENNIS LESSONS .,, Instruction for students in grades 7 -12. You will TENNIS LESSON learn basic ground strokes, serves and volley CLASS LOCATIONS techniques. Bring your own racquet; balls are furnished. BCHS, Brooklyn Center High School, 65th & Humboldt Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Registration Fee Evergreen Park Courts, 72nd & Bryant Ave N $25.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Days Begins Time Location 360 M &W May 19 5:15 p.m. BCHS Recreation Brochure 21 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org Brookl n Center Communit enter The Center Of Fun 694 &r Shingle Creek Parkway, (763) 569 -3400 Pool, water slide, diving boards, wading pool, sauna, exercise room! Afternoon Swim Lessons V V V V V V v v v v v v v Picnic Poolside* All NEW afternoon swim lesson options! We offer classes at Spring Break Special / 4:00, 4:35 & 5:10 p.m. Check out pages 24 -25 for all the Go South of the Border at Saturday, April 0 4, 1 -3 pm ll details. Questions, call Kirsten or Natalie at (763) 569 -3317. 00. Brooklyn Center Community Center 14 Do you have spring fever? Pack a picnic and come to the Jump Start in June - 11TEW.. pool. If you don't have a lunch, buy a meal deal _ _ Start your summer off with a mini- session of swim lessons. 1 Wednesday, March 31 -1 -8 p.m. Slide Open for $2.00 (hotdog, chips & juice). Eat poolside &� Lessons will begin the week of June 7. This will be a short Group Rental Information Friday, April 2 — - p.m. Slide Open 4 relax. intensive session of swim lessons to jump - start your summer. For information on rental costs and availability, Register early to ensure your spot in this new hot lessons call Kirsten or Natalie at (763) 569 -3317. Wednesday, April —1 -8 p.m. Slide Open / option. Lessons will be held late afternoon and evening and Friday, April 9 —1 -8 p.m. Slide Open 4 either two or three days a week for two weeks. More details Community Center Pool $ Water Slide Spectacular times with your friends as ou en o a break from school. / Swim With Mom will be released in May Stay tuned for this exciting new Looking for an idea for your group's next gathering. Try a Enjoy the tropical air & warm water. It will feel like you Sunday, May 9, 1 -5pm. program! pool rental! They can be tailored for each group. Try the are south of the border. Play water volleyball! Bring your .1 No matter what age she is, bring your mom swimming for Do You Home School? wild 150' water slide, high dive, diving boards, water ball and more! floats, try the water slide or be adventurous and jump / FREE on Mother's Day! Mothers receive free admission to Swim lessons are offered during the afternoon to fit your volleyball from the high dive. Regular admission rates apply! pool & water slide when accompanied by one or more children's school schedule. Children are enrolled in a lesson North View Pool Rental children at regular price. A great opportunity for moms & and also have time to swim. Details on page 25. Questions, For an exclusive pool party, try North View Junior High Note: Not all school districts are off these days. 4 kids to have fun together! call Kirsten or Natalie at (763) 569 -3317. Pool at 69 & Zane Ave N. It is available for rental for Please check your child's school calendar. , groups of all sizes. Lifeguards provided for rentals. - A A L l A - - A A A A Reservation requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. Hip Hop Night* 0 Frida4 May 14 5 -& pm DOLPfIlNB1R WAY PARTY PACKAGFFOR CMLDRFW Aloha from the "Center " Pump it up! Get down with your favorite Hi Ho Hits! Join ours special DJ who Celebrate your child's birthday at Brooklyn Center Community Center. For children ages 14 & under. Saturdac� March 2 ?, 4 -8pm p p p B C C C Adult making the birthday reservation is responsible for supervising the party. Room limit is 25 including Escape to a tropical paradise! Join us in this will be spinning the tunes for a jammin' supervising parents. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance. A $20.00 NON - hula celebration as the tropical community good time! REFUNDABLE DOWN PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A RESERVATION. Visa & MasterCard center heats up! Tropical tunes and terrific accepted. To make a reservation, call (763) 569 -3400 Monday through Friday between 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. times make this a great escape from the Pool admission for adults and youth 15 & older are not included in birthday party package. Minimum winter weather. height to go down water slide is 52 ". Children who are less than 52" and wish to use water slide must demonstrate proficiency in Schools Out Swim Bash* front crawl or be accompanied by an adult. You may bring commercially prepared or store bought cake, ice cream, pre - packaged Easter Egg- Stravaganza * beverages (no red, orange or grape dye) and/or order pizza from restaurants. No other food items, including crock pots, salads, Friday, June 11, I -9 pm sandwiches, or homemade items are p ermitted. ,Saturday, April 10, 1 - 9 p m p U Join us for an Egg- straordinary good time! Enjoy one of your first days of summer vacation at the pool. It will be a great way to celebrate that summer is here. Bring With each paid admission to the pool, pick your pool floatable items, try a slide down the water slide or COST — $35.00 an egg out of our basket and open it to see Use of party room for 1 hour, 15 minutes! what you've won! It may be candy or small take an adventurous jump from the high dive! All while you Pool admission for u to 10 children! O prizes ... and if you're really lucky, a free enjoy some great tunes d All school age children Unlimited water slide rides u to 10 children! pool and slide pass or a stuffed bunny! grades K -12 can pay regulaar r a ad dmiss All and ride the waterslide p for FREE! (Fee for additional children is $4.00 each.) (Adults pay regular admission rates.) dot` SS *General Admission Rates e �� peQ T.G.I.F. FUN FLOATS" ♦V♦♦♦♦T♦ IF ♦♦♦♦♦ IF ♦TV♦T♦ GeQtvCeS Every Friday, 5 -8 p.m. With Water Slide Without Slide , Thank goodness it's Friday! Youth up to age 14 & $4.00 $2.50 For unsinkable fun, bring your favorite fun float to the pool. Senior Adult 62 & over Inner tubes, air mattresses, beach balls, floating animals, and noodles are all welcome. ' Youth ages (15 -17) $5.00 $3.50 1 Water slide is available. & Adults (18 & over) Regular pool and water slide admission prices apply. A ♦ ♦ A ♦ A ♦ A ♦ A A ♦ ♦ A ♦ ♦ A ♦ A www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 22 Recreation Brochure Recreation Brochure 23 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org i Aquatic Ac tivities All swim lessons are held at the Community Center! Registration begins Sat. March 6. Numbers handed out at 8:30 a.m.; registration follows immediately. 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 Sat., May 29 or Mon., May 3L PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS LIL' TOTS SWIM LESSONS Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 18 Check out our class for your littlest swimmer specifically months — 3 years. One parent must accompany the child in the designed for their comfort level and needs! For children ages water. Children must wear a swim diaper. Registration Fee 3 -4. A great start to lessons! Limited to 4 participants per $37.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. class. Registration Fee $37.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 400 Sat. Mar. 27 10:10 a.m. Community Center 405 Sat. Mar. 27 9:35 a.m. Community Center 401 Tues. Mar. 30 6:20 p.m. Community Center 406 Sat. Mar. 27 10:10 a.m. Community Center 402 Wed. Mar. 31 11:00 a.m. Community Center 407 Sat. Mar. 27 10:45 a.m. Community Center 403 Thurs. Apr. 1 5:45 p.m. Community Center 408 Mon. Mar. 29 10:30 a.m. Community Center 404 Thurs. Apr. 1 6:20 p.m. Community Center 409 Mon. Mar. 29 1:00 p.m. Community Center 410 Tues. Mar. 30 5:10 p.m. Community Center 411 Tues. Mar. 30 5:45 p.m. Community Center Swim Lesson Levels 412 Tues. Mar. 30 6:20 p.m. Community Center American Red Cross Swim Lessons. For children ages 4 and 413 Thurs. Apr. 1 5:45 p.m. Community Center older. For day and time of lessons, see Preschool and 414 Thurs. Apr. 1 6:20 p.m. Community Center Children Swim Lessons. 415 Thurs. Apr. 1 6:55 p.m. Community Center 416 Fri. Apr. 2 11:15 a.m. Community Center Level l: Water Exploration PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding & breath Lessons for children ages 4 and older. Children may be tested control. Focus is on allowing child to become comfortable in the first day to assure correct swim level. Class ratio averages water & work on beginner skills. No previous skills needed. 5 students /instructor. Parents do not accompany child in Level 2: Primary Skills water. *Class #'s 421, 422 & 428 for K & Preschool only Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl Registration Fee $37.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. along with rhythmic breathing. Students must pass level 1 or # Day Begins Time Level 417 Sat. Mar. 27 9:00 a.m. 1 -7 be able to float on their front and back independently. 418 Sat. Mar. 27 9:35 a.m. 1 -5 419 Sat. Mar. 27 10:10 a.m. 1 -5 Level 3: Stroke Readiness 420 Sat. Mar. 27 10:45 a.m. 1 -5 Builds on skills of level 2. Focus is on stroke improvement. 421* Mon. Mar. 29 9:30 a.m. 1 -2 Whip kick and treading water are introduced. Must have the 422* Mon. Mar. 29 10:00 a.m. 1 -2 ability to swim 20 yards with both front and back crawl. 423 Tues. Mar. 30 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 424 Tues. Mar. 30 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 Level 4: Stroke Development 425 Tues. Mar. 30 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 Builds on level 3. Students work on the breaststroke and 426 Tues. Mar. 30 6:55 p.m. 1 -7 sidestroke kicks, along with safety skills. Students develop 427 Tues. Mar. 30 7:30 p.m. 1 -7 endurance and confidence in previously learned strokes. Must 428* Wed. Mar. 31 10:30 a.m. 1 -2 be able to swim 40 yards with both front & back crawl. 429 Wed. Mar. 31 4:45 p.m. 1 -5 430 Wed. Mar. 31 5:20 p.m. 1 -5 Level 5: Stroke Refinement 431 Wed. Mar. 31 6:00 p.m. 1 -7 Must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards of front and back 432 Thurs. Apr. 1 5:10 p.m. 1 -5 crawl and demonstrate the scissors kick. Students coordinate 433 Thurs. Apr. 1 5:45 p.m. 1 -5 and refine keystrokes. Butterfly kick is introduced. 434 Thurs. Apr. 1 6:20 p.m. 1 -5 435 Thurs. Apr. 1 6:55 p.m. 1 -7 Level 6: Skill Proficiency 436 Thurs. Apr. 1 7:30 p.m. 1 -7 Must swim 20 yards of breaststroke & sidestroke; 75 yards of 437 Fri. Apr. 2 11:45 a.m. 1 -2 front & back crawl. Polish strokes to allow swimming with more ease, efficiency and power over greater distances. SPRINGBOARD DIVING Level 7: Advanced Skills Learn forward and back approaches, diving terms, positions, Must be able to swim 10 yards butterfly and 50 yards and basic back and front dives. Must be a level 5 swimming breaststroke, sidestroke and 100 yards front and back crawl. ability. Registration Fee $37.00/10 lessons. Classes 30 min. Students perfect strokes. An emphasis is placed on personal # Day Begins Time Location safety and rescue skills. 438 Thurs. Apr. 1 7:30 p.m. Community Center www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 24 Recreation Brochure I Aquatic Activities continued No classes Sat. May 29 or Mon. May 31. AFTERNOON - CHILDREN SWIM COMPETITIVE L C, ESSONS Designed for individuals who may be interested in For children ages 4 - 18. Some children may be competitive swimming with a swim team. Stroke analysis and tested the first day to assure correct swim level. development, workouts and basic fitness emphasized. Extended swim included in cost of lessons. Students Minimum swim ability is level 6. Registration Fee $37.00/10 registered for afternoon lessons may swim before or after Lessons. Classes 30 min. their lesson. (Between hours of 1:30 -5:30 p.m.) Registration # Day Begins Time Location Fee $44.00/10 Lessons. Note: We will try and accommodate 462 Tues. Mar. 30 7:30 p.m. Community Center specific lesson times; there may be changes on first day of lessons due to level enrollment Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Level ADULT & SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS 439 Mon. Mar. 29 1:30 p.m. 1 -4 440 Mon. Mar. 29 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 Do you want to learn how to swim. For adults, ages 16 and older. Registration Fee $37.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 441 Mon. Mar. 29 2:40 p.m. 4 -7 # Day Begins Time Location 442 Mon. Mar. 29 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 443 Tues. Mar. 30 1:30 p.m. 1 -4 463 Sat. Mar. 27 9:35 a.m. Community Center 444 Tues. Mar. 30 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 464 Tues. Mar. 30 11:15 a.m. Community Center 445 Tues. Mar. 30 2:40 p.m. 4 -7 465 Tues. Mar. 30 7:30 p.m. Community Center 446 Tues. Mar. 30 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 466 Thurs. Apr. 1 7:30 p.m. Community Center 447 Tues. Mar. 30 4:00 p.m. 1 -4 0 448 Tues. Mar. 30 4:35 p.m. 1 -4 449 Thurs. Apr. 1 1:30 p.m. 1 -4 -- 450 Thurs. Apr. 1 2:05 p.m. 1 -3 SCUBA DIVING 451 Thurs. Apr. 1 2:40 p.m. 4 -7 See adventures of our world underwater. Fun & 452 Thurs. Apr. 1 3:15 p.m. 1 -3 safety emphasized. Equipment provided; open 453 Thurs. Apr. 1 4:00 p.m. 1 -4 water dives not included. Min. age 12. Must be 454 Thurs. Apr. 1 4:35 p.m. 1 -4 able to swim 200 yards & tread/survival float 10 min. Fee $225.00/2 Sessions. Classes 7 hours. Class #467, pick up materials on April 10, 9 -9:30 a.m.; class #468, pick SYNCHRONIZED SWIM CLASS - NEW up materials on May 15, 9 -9:30 a.m. 1 ? Are you a level IV or above swimmer? If so, try # Days Dates Time Location 5 synchronized swimming! Learn basic synchro 467 Sat. & Sun Apr. 24 & 25 8:30 a.m. Community Ctr skills and a routine. For the beginner and 468 Sat. & Sun. May 29 & 30 8:30 a.m. Community Ctr advanced beginner. Instructor USA Synchro Level I. Registration Fee $50.00110 Lessons. Classes 45 min. # Day Begins Time Location WATER SAFETY AIDE 455 Sat. Mar. 27 10:45 a.m. Community Center Interested in teaching swim lessons? Start here! Ages 12 & up with a level 6 swimming ability. Learn skills & techniques to ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS aid in instruction of quality lessons. Work with experienced instructors during our swim lessons as an apprentice. Scheduled and by arrangement times for individuals of all Certification upon completion of class. Registration Fee ages with physical or developmental disabilities. Ratio one $64.00/10 Lessons, includes all materials. Classes 1 hour. student/one instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. # Day Begins Time Location Registration Fee $70.00/10 Lessons. (Class #460 by 469 Sat. Mar. s 9:35 a.m. Community Center arrangement only. Registration Fee $7.00 for one 30 min. 470 Tues. Mar. 30 1:30 p.m. Community Center lesson.) 471 Tues. Mar. 30 5:45 p.m. Community Center # Day Begins Time Location 472 Thurs. Apr. 1 1:30 p.m. Community Center 456 Sat. Mar. 27 9:00 a.m. Community Center 473 Thurs. Apr. 1 6:20 p.m. Community Center 457 Tues. Mar. 30 4:00 p.m. Community Center 458 Tues. Mar. 30 6:55 p.m. Community Center LIFEGUARD TRAINING 459 Thurs. Apr. 1 7:30 p.m. Community Center Emphasis on victim recognition, surveillance & equipment - 460 By arrangement only. Call Natalie at (763) 569 -3317 based rescues. When completed, you will be certified in Red Cross Lifeguard Training, including Standard First Aid & PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Must be 15 years old by For all levels, children or adults who would like individual last day of class & pass pre- course test. Materials included. lesson work with an instructor. Children must be at least 6 Fee $165.00. Class meets Mon., April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & years old. Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration 10; 5:30 -9:30 p.m.; Sat., April 24, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Fee $14.00 for one 30 minute lesson. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 474 Mon. Apr. 5 5:30 p.m. Community Center 461 By arrangement only. Call Natalie at (763) 569 -3317 Recreation Brochure 25 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org mt Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (763) 569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, 150' water slide, exercise room and sauna during open swim. (See open swim schedule below.) Family memberships include husband, wife and their children 20 years of age and under living at home. Membership and general admission rates subject to change without notice. The Community Center may close early at the discretion of the management. Hours subject to change. Call (763) 569 - 3400. + MEMBERSHIP RATES GENERAL ADMISSION RATES 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month 1 Year With Without Family $35.00 $95.00 $168.00 $273.00 Slide Slide Youth up to age 14 & $4.00 $2.50 Individual $22.00 $59.00 $106.00 $172.00 Senior Adult (62 & older) Senior* $16.00 $43.00 $77.00 $135.00 Youth ages 15 -17 & $5.00 $3.50 *Brooklyn Center senior adult residents Adult (18 & over) � Exercise Room & Sauna 1 Open Swim Schedule - Water Slide Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday & Friday -5 to 8 p.m. (Adults only -9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults only -9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Wednesday -6 to 8 p.m. Saturday -1 to 8 p.m. Sunday -1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Adults only -9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults only -9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Locker Rooms —Coin operated lockers are provided. Secure your belongings for 25¢. As a courtesy to others, no children over age 5 are Saturday Saturday allowed in opposite gender locker rooms. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1 to 8 p.m. Family locker rooms available. (Adults only -11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Game Room —With a pool table, air hockey, Sunday Sunday video games and pinball machine! Located on 1 to 5 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. the upper level. Vending Machines —A variety of candy, beverage and snack items are available for sale. Exercise Room —For ages 15 and older. Located on the upper level. Sauna — For ages 18 and older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even if accompanied by an adult. Pool pool. — An adult must accompany children under the age of 6 in the Community Center Pool &Water Slide 14oliday Hours Wading Pool — Open to children 5 & younger when supervised by a parent. Closed Sunday, April 11— Easter Water Slide — The recreation department reserves the right to open the Monday, May 31— Memorial Day water slide during non - scheduled times. Children who are less that 52" tall and wish to use the water slide must demonstrate proficiency in the front crawl or be accompanied by an adult. www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org 26 Recreation Brochure LL' I Registration and General Information REGISTRATION Refund Procedure Art /Cooking/Holiday Class Begins Saturday, March 6 at the Requests for refunds must be made at Participants Brooklyn Center Community Center. least 24 hours before the first class. If Young artists and cooks may get food, Please make checks payable to the Cily you find it necessary to cancel after the paint, glue or other art media on their of Brooklyn Center. first class, make your request 24 hours clothing and shoes while in class. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. before the second class. Class will be Children should dress in old clothes prorated. Sorry, no refunds will be and/or bring an old paint shirt or apron. All Class Registration issued after the second class. I w Saturday, March 6 Discipline Numbers handed out at 8:30 a.m. Programs that were paid with a credit To insure a quality experience for all Registration will follow immediately. card will be credited to the account. children, a policy of discipline has been Registration continues until classes fill. Programs that were paid with cash or created. Students will be given the rules check will be refunded by check. of class orally on the first day of class. Senior Adult Registration Refund checks will be mailed; please Students who do not follow the Friday, March 5 allow 2 -3 weeks. established rules set by the instructor Register at customer service counter, will be given one warning. If they lower level. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Refund Procedure for Holiday and choose not to follow the rules a second time, the will be sent home from class Mail -In Registration One -Day Classes y g an Requests for refunds must be made at d will not be allowed to return. Mail -In registration accepted beginning least seven days before the class date. No money will be refunded Mar. 8. Complete registration form on Sorry, no refunds will be issued later the back page. Please include payment. than seven days before the class date. Late Pickup Fee Mail to: Brooklyn Center Recreation If a child is not picked up immediately Department, 6301 Shingle Creek after class, a $5 fee will be charged for Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Inclement Weather every 10 minutes after class ending If classes or other recreation activities time. Phone -In /Fax -In Registration are canceled due to inclement weather, Phone -In and Fax -In registration we will attempt to make them up. Auxiliary Aids accepted beginning March 8. Please Sometimes circumstances beyond our Auxiliary aids for persons with have your Visa or MasterCard number control do not make this possible. disabilities are available upon request ready. Phone -In and Fax -In registration at least 96 hours in advance. For more hours are Monday — Saturday from information, please call the director at 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. & Sunday from Questionable weather (763) 569 -3407. Persons with hearing 1:30 -4:30 p.m. For fax -in registration, Programs may be canceled due to or speech impairment are served by please use registration form on back weather conditions. Call (763) 569- the MN Relay Service, 711 (TTY/ page. Fax # is (763) 569 -3434. 3442 for a recorded message about Voice). activity cancellations. Cancellations Registration is on a first -come, first- may be announced on WCCO -AM 830. Liability served basis. Instructors are not The Brooklyn Center Community permitted to accept registration. The Activities, Recreation and Services recreation department reserves the right Spectators to cancel classes when an insufficient Class attendance is limited to Department does not provide accident number of people have signed up. participants. Spectators, including insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants assume all Waiting lists are kept for classes that parents, children, siblings and friends, f are full. If there are sufficient requests are not allowed except with permission. inherent risk of injury from their and if space and an instructor are involvement in programs or activities outlined in this brochure. available, additional classes may be formed. Register Early Most of the programs or activities have a minimum and maximum number of Community Center & Recreation Financial Assistance registrants. Some fill to capacity early. Department Office Hours Limited financial assistance funds are In other cases, if they appear to be (763) 569 -3400 available to Brooklyn Center residents under enrolled, we have to cancel who could not otherwise take a class activities several days before the Monday – Saturday due to financial reasons. For starting date. There have been instances 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. information, call the director at (763) where individuals have expressed an 569 -3407. Financial Assistance is not interest in a program that has already Sunday available on Holiday & One -Day been canceled. In either case, it is 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Classes. highly advantageous to register early!! Recreation Brochure 27 www.cityojbrooklyncenter.org & Aerobic C lagae g P i tiless � Aqua Exercise! Strength Training! Stability Ball Training! Aerobic /Step Combo! Pilates! Qigong (Chinese Yoga)! Senior Aqua & Fitness Classes! Low Impact "Whole Body" Aerobics! Day and evening classes! Reasonable registration fees! See pages 10 -12! Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Card Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Name Gender: Male Female The Parks and Recreation Commission Address meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. This commission City Zip Code advises the City Council on the parks Phone H) W) and recreation program in Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, chairperson; Class Name John Russell; Tom Shinnick; Gail Class # Location Ebert; Richard Theis; Roger Peterson; Craig Hauger. Child's Birth Date Grade Amount Paid Special Needs (including food allergies): Department Mission Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to Form of payment: ❑Check ❑Credit Card tranquility, and to the end that each Credit Card Information: ❑VISA ❑MasterCard may herein find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the Card Holder's Name fulfillment of adult life, and the Number companionship of old age, through a Exp. Date healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. For swim lessons, indicate swim level Youth sports, indicate T -shirt size: Youth M_ L_ Adult S_ M_L_ XL_ Registration card is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be accepted before March 8, 2004. For registration information, see page 27. City of Presorted Standard BROOKLYN U.S. Postage CENTER Paid Permit No. 2170 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Minneapolis, MN Brooklyn Center MN 55430