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Home My WebLink About2000 Edition 121 January Edition 121 January 2000 Ci Wat A newsletter for residents of the City of Brooklyn Center City Council Adopts Goals for 2000 At the October 25, 1999, City Council meeting, the Council adopted the following goals for 2000: Goal No. 1: Goal No. 5: Goal No. 9: Support Brookdale redevelopment by Continue planning for Community Support and expand Joslyn site 1) use of tax increment assistance; 2) Center and City Hall work by development by working with review and evaluation of land use developing actual designs and cost developer to complete phase II and applications; 3) prompt construction estimates for project and III. and plan review /inspection; 4) improvements. monitoring developer performance. Goal No. 10• Goal No. 6: Continue to improve traffic safety Goal No. 2: Continue and improve long -term focusing on traffic calming by 1) Continue and improve code financial planning by 1) continue five- continuing enforcement efforts enforcement and compliance activities year planning for utilities and capital through multiple resources; 2) by 1) coordinated effort of police and improvements; 2) continue /expand continuing and expanding information community development departments; five -year planning for other funds; 3) to the public on traffic safety and 2) focus on high - density areas while review and develop contingency calming efforts. continuing neighborhood planning; 4) move toward enforcement; 3) continue to evaluate development of 2 -3 year budget Goal NO. 11 . additional approaches to achieving projections for the City. Special visioning project to create a improved compliance. redevelopment strategy based on the Goal No. 7: City's vision for the future; and, Goal No. 3: Support and promote major road and developing opportunities to promote Increase proactivity towards fighting street improvement projects by 1) inclusion of ALL residents in crime by 1) increased visibility of starting Brooklyn Boulevard with the Brooklyn Center's community life by police in neighborhoods; 2) continue County in the year 2000 (completion establishing two to four work sessions and expand participation rate in in the year 2001); 2) Highway 100 — and retreats to be conducted during neighborhood watch program; 3) continue support/participation in the period of January through March, include policy safety information in all North Metro Mayors Highway 100 2000, to set direction and develop City newsletters. Council — keep project schedule with outlines for accomplishing goals. Mn/DOT — support I -694 widening project, with improved sound walls, Goal No. 4: Principles to Guide Actions Support and encourage northeast by Mn/DOT — support other arterial PP g in the Form of Goals: corner of 69th Avenue and Brooklyn nhancements as opportunities arise. yn 1. Incorporate elements to make City Boulevard redevelopment by 1) more visually appealing where and as supporting and exploring responsible Goal No. 8: possible in projects and and credibly financed development Plan for destination parks by developments. proposals; 2) ensuring that plans developing plan for destination park support the long -term goals of the improvements in Capital 2. Identify issues that can be solved by City's Comprehensive Plan. Improvement Plan. the City working in cooperation and collaboration with other jurisdictions. Winter Recreation Brochure 3. Effectively communicate the City's with this issue of City Watch achievements and opportunities to its ;t Beginning on page 9 you will find the listing for all Recreation residents. =` ; > Nograms! Brooklyn Center Community Education beginning on page S. Where your property tax dollar goes. Here's how the cost of providing Brooklyn Center's programs and The following information is based on an average home valued services compares to other at $90,100, located in Brooklyn Center School District 286 homeowner daily expenses. School taxes will be different for taxpayers located in Anoka - Hennepin, Osseo, or Robbinsdale School Districts. Basic Cable $1.17 Total Property Tax $1 100% Telephone City of Brooklyn Center $403 32% 82¢ School District $335 27% Hennepin County $399 32% City Taxes Special Districts $104 9% $1.13 Internet Access Just over a dollar a day provides 66¢ to 72¢ Brooklyn Center residents with these services ... * 24 -hour police and fire protection * maintenance and reforestation of * senior transportation through Five * crime investigation and protection trees in parks, boulevards, and Cities Senior Transportation * Neighborhood Crime Watch other public lands Program * snowplowing, sweeping, and * mowing of 556 acres of parkland * medical transportation through cleaning of 101 miles of City and open space PRISM streets * maintenance of 5 community * services for battered women * striping of 45.8 miles of City parks and 17 neighborhood or through Project Peace streets, 140 cross walks, and special use parks * administration of land use laws, 1,023 cross walk squares * flooding and resurfacing ice rinks zoning controls, and long -range * periodic sealcoating to prolong * Community Center and indoor planning for redevelopment the lifespan of City streets swimming pool * inspecting buildings for structural * maintenance of 6,022 sign faces * programs and activities for safety and fire code compliance * maintenance and operation of seniors, youth, preschool, and * finance and accounting 1,277 street lights adult * administering elections * communications with residents Transit Hub Relocates Metropolitan Transit has relocated its bus hub from and City representatives to discuss a permanent location Brookdale to the right of way on Xerxes. State law allows for the transit hub. We are hopeful that this will result in Metropolitan Transit to use public right of way for transit the appropriate investment by Metropolitan Transit in land purposes without the City's permission if it does not and facilities that will provide shelter, heat, air interfere unreasonably with the public use or maintenance conditioning, rest rooms, and other amenities to serve the of the roadway. The City has concerns about the safety bus patrons using the second busiest hub in the transit and maintenance of the roadway associated with the system. Brookdale has always indicated a willingness to relocated transit hub. Metropolitan Transit has known for allow buses to drop riders off and pick them up at the door two years that it would be required to leave Brookdale's of Brookdale. Brookdale's expansion and parking needs parking lot due to the need for parking and construction of means it can no longer accommodate the parking of 10 or improvements at Brookdale. The Metropolitan Council is more buses and the transfer of patrons among the buses. setting up a task force of Metropolitan Transit, Brookdale, 2 City Advisory Commissions ■ Financial Commission Purpose: to evaluate the cost effectiveness of City services, programs, and functions in response to higher costs of service delivery, mandates, and a trend of decreasing intergovernmental revenues to cities. ■ Housing Commission Purpose.to afford citizen input in the development of a housing program to supplement the activities of the City Council. ■ Park and Recreation Commission Purpose.to monitor and reflect the attitudes and concerns of the citizens of Brooklyn Center relative to the conservation of environmental resources in the City of Brooklyn Center and to the park system and recreation programs, and to advise the City Council of citizen attitudes and policy matters relevant to the conservation, park, and recreation functions in Brooklyn Center. ■ Planning Commission Purpose.to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on issues related to comprehensive planning of land use and development, platting, rezoning and special use applications, plan approval, variances, and appeals. City advisory commissions provide residents an opportunity to participate in local government. Meetings are generally held once a month. For information on meeting schedules and membership, call City Clerk Sharon Knutson at (612) 569 -3300. Snow Removal 14olida-y Recycling Reminders Operations Hennepin County is sponsoring Street snow removal operations will a FREE OF CHARGE begin when there has been a snowfall of more than 2 '/2 Christmas Tree Recycling inches or if other conditions warrant plowing. Sidewalk snow program for a limited time right removal will occur when there has been a snowfall of one after the holiday season that is inch or more. Crews will begin plowing as soon as the storm available to all Hennepin subsides. The City streets are divided into ten districts, with County waste haulers and all plows assigned to each district. The arterial streets will be Hennepin County residents. cleared first, followed by the residential streets. The snow Please first check with your plow must make several passes up and down the street to garbage hauler regarding remove the snow; two to clear the center and two or more to collection of your Christmas widen the street gutter to gutter. Because plowing routes are tree. sometimes long, it may be one hour or more between the clearing pass and the final widening pass. The Maple Grove Yard Waste site closed on November 30 for the season and WILL NOT The Public Works garage be open to accept Christmas trees in January. The site is is normally open scheduled to reopen April 1, 2000, weather permitting. 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A reminder that Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes, and Christmas cards are not accepted for curbside recycling due to the foils, trims, and plastic films. Please do not mix To report snowy or icy holiday gift wrapping materials with standard acceptable conditions outside of these mixed paper for recycling. A good rule to follow is to throw hours if snowplows are operating, a public works all gift packaging materials into your weekly garbage. dispatcher may be available at (612) 569 -3380. 3 Crime Prevention City of Brooklyn Center „`\ 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway For a Safer °� �� i Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Comm M a -mail the City at. co" crime DOS Inexpensive and " D��, info @ci.brooklyn - center.mn.us Effective Anti - Burglary Cit y Hall and TTY (612) 569 -3300 Devices '� ' Recreation (612) 569 -3400 Light Timers. One is good, two is better. Drive down any street after dark and you can tell which homes are not Emergency 911 occupied — there are no lights on inside. Put timers on Police non - emergency (612) 569 -3333 lights that you would normally have on when you are not home. Consider this as a convenience, too! Cost is less than $10. Job Information Line (612) 569 -3307 Mayor Myrna Kragness Outside Motion Detector Light. In addition to saving Councilmember Debra Hilstrom energy over a light that stays on all the time, these lights Councilmember Kay Lasman draw attention to whoever they light up when they go on Councilmember Ed Nelson suddenly. Cost is $20 to $30. Councilmember Robert Peppe Higher Security Strikeplate — the metal plate on your City Manager Michael J. McCauley door frame that the lock bolt goes into. Consider a high City Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of security strikeplate. There are many kinds and most cost the month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. about $10. If you can't afford that, at least buy some 2' /z to Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 p.m. before Regular 3 inch screws and install them in place of the short screws Session Council meetings. Watch City Council meetings live that come with most strikeplates. The cost is less than $3. on cable Channel 37. Replays shown at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays following City Council meetings. Call City Hall to verify meeting dates, (612) 569 -3300. Two Officers Saved by Seatbelts Two Brooklyn Center Police officers New 763 Area Code were saved by their seatbelts when an inattentive driver pulled in front The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) P of their squad when they were has announced that suburbs to the north and northwest of responding to a burglary call. When Minneapolis will receive the new 763 area code. This region \ the officer swerved to avoid the car includes Brooklyn Center. The 763 area code is scheduled to be that had suddenly changed lanes, activated in February 2000. The period from February 2000 to their car rolled over several times. January 2001 is a permissive dialing period during which Buckle Up telecommunications users will be able to complete calls to While both officers sustained minor Minneapolis and the designated suburbs using either the old 612 injuries, their seatbelts prevented major injuries and they area code or the new 763 area code. After January 2001, use of were able to return to duty within two days of the accident. the new 763 area code will be mandatory. Please be aware of emergency vehicles and yield the CORRECTION right -of -way to them. In the article "Random Acts of Kindness" published in the December 1999 edition of City Watch, Len Lasman's last name was printed as Larson. We apologize for this unfortunate oversight. Mr. Lasman was nominated for helping a neighbor Printed on recycled paper RECYCLE who had been locked out of her home. 4 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES Brooklyn Center School District #286 Winter 2000 District 286 believes that Community Education is an integral part of the educational process. Our aim is to offer information, recreation and training in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. If there is a class you would like to see listed here, or if you would like to share your expertise by offering a class of your own, please call 561 -2120 extension 339. "Learning, Leading, Oinking" MORTGAGE FREE CREATE A KEEPSAKE ALBUM BEGINNING MACINTOSH IN 10 YEARS Instructor: Julie Weigand Instructor: Linda Berglund Instructor: Randy Chumley & Are your photos stuffed in shoe boxes Don't know much about computers? Riche Fiene and drawers? Are they stored in an Embarrassed by your lack of computer Imagine what life would be like without album that chemically destroys skills? Curious about the Mac? This is mortgage payments. Eliminate your photos? If you are frustrated with the a step -by -step, hands -on computer outstanding debts and be in a position condition of your photos, or feel you class for beginners, featuring a user - to pay off your mortgage in 10 years or lack the time or creativity to make a friendly instructor! Take your time and less, without changing your monthly keepsake album, this class is for you! become familiar with the basic spending! In this class you will learn: We will begin with the presentation of functions of this machine. If you want ways to reduce your income taxes and information and materials you need to to take it slow and be assured of plenty maximize your tax deductions; why create a safe and affordable album. of time to raise questions and your mortgage costs you more each We then continue with a hands -on concerns, plan on attending this class. year; how to make inflation work for workshop where you will actually begin You may want to bring paper and pen you instead of against you; why a 30 putting your photos onto a specially to take notes. year mortgage is less expensive than a designed album page, using simple 2 sessions $12 15 year mortgage. Discover the top 5 techniques. The result is a beautiful Tues./Thurs. Feb 15 & 17 6:30 -8pm strategies to become mortgage free in personalized album and a permanent EB Mac Lab 10 years - or less! record of your personal heritage. 1 session $4 Materials available from instructor. Wed. Jan. 26 or 7- 8:30pm Students should bring 8 - 10 photos to FIND THE RIGHT HAIRSTYLE Thurs. Mar. 9 class. You will receive a free gift just for FOR YOU! BCHS Room 105 attending! Tired of bad hair days? Studies show 1 session $11 that 77% of all women have the wrong Thurs. Jan. 27 7 -9pm hairstyle. Are you one of them? Don't SENIORS: INCREASE YOUR BCHS Room 223 take chances. See yourself with 24 PERSONAL SAFETY different hairstyles and colors. You will Instructor: Mary Maness be taught what to look for and what to Have you become more concerned HOME SELLER'S SEMINAR avoid in choosing "your look." Topics about your safety in the last few years? Instructor: Karen Youngberg such as face shape, hair textures and Do you get strange or upsetting What can I do to sell my home? How coloring will be covered. This session phone calls? Do you stay at home much work do I need to do to make it will include your own personal more often? Do you wish you were marketable and get the best price? If I evaluation and recommendations, and less afraid? If the answer to any of don't want to sell for a couple of years, you will choose from over 1,300 theses questions is "yes ", attend what improvements should I make different styles. You will be this class! This class will: 1) Help you now? Get the answers to these photographed and the computer will be prepared 2) Identify "danger" questions and many more in this home show you the styles on your own situations 3) Be a guide to seller's seminar. This local realtor image. Take home your own establishing simple, safe routines. welcomes all questions and concerns videotape as well as small photos you 1 session $16 and can offer you many valuable hints can take to your own hairstylist. Sat. Feb. 12 9- 11:30am on marketing your house. 1 session $32 BCHS Room 409 1 session $4 Thurs. Mar. 2 6 -9pm Thurs. Mar.9 7 -9pm BCHS Room 145 BCHS Room 223 5 Brooklyn Center School District Community Education 612- 561 -2120 x339 SPA SPECTACULAR HOW TO FINANCE A COLLEGE REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Instructor: Pang Lor EDUCATION A. Registrations /fees are due one Are you yearning for a little pampering? Instructor: Craig Undlin week before the start of class. Your Do you want relief from daily stress? How much financial aid can we expect timely registration is important because This class is for you! Students will to receive? How can we invest for our classes not filled with a minimum enjoy a foot soak, a special hand child's education and not hinder our number by the deadline must be massage for those hard working hands chances of receiving financial aid? If canceled. and a mini- manicure. Learn a few hints you are planning to send a child to B. Classes are held at Brooklyn Center on massage techniques and leave college and asking these questions, High School (BCHS), 6500 Humboldt feeling renewed and refreshed! this course will help. The instructor will Ave N or Earle Brown Elementary (EB), Students need to bring with them to offer a comparison of different 5900 Humboldt Ave N. class: 1 clean towel, 1 clean pair of investment vehicles and give you socks, a basin for feet and $2 for information to help decide what might TO REGISTER materials. Space is limited - register be best for you. Topics include: (for classes on pages 5 & 6) now! Education IRAs, EE Bonds, UGMA Complete registration form and mail 1 session $5 accounts, cash value life insurance with a check to: Mon Jan. 31 7 -9pm and mutual funds. The future is closer Brooklyn Center High School BCHS Room 206 than you think! Community Education Office 1 session $4 6500 Humboldt Avenue North REDUCE STRESS NOW! Tues. Feb. 1 6:30 -8pm Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Instructor: Linda Schneider BCHS 131 or drop registration and fee at the We all face a fast -paced and hectic office during the day 7:30am - 4:OOpm. world day after day. Give yourself a TELECOMMUTING: WORKING Make checks payable to Brooklyn break Learn simple methods of stress FROM HOME Center Community Education. For reduction that work. Experience Tired of dropping your kids at daycare further information feel free to call 561 - guided imagery to take yourself to a and then fighting bumper to bumper 2120 ext. 339. calm and peaceful state where you can traffic only to suffer through another rejuvenate. In one class you will learn day in a stress filled environment? Telecommutin skills that can enhance your life and 9 is for real. Millions of expand your options. people are working from home in real 1 session $5 jobs, with salaries, benefits and Mon. Jan. 24 7 -9pm advancement opportunities. You will Community Education Registration BCHS Media Center learn: sources for job postings; how to determine what skills are in demand; Name LOSE WEIGHT DINING OUT! where to submit your resume. Class Instructor: Steven Edwards fee includes a resource diskette with - -- ------ - - - - -- Enjoy greater dining flexibility, save hundreds of Internet links and a free Address time and money and learn to lose and one year password membership to a not regain weight, when dining out. Web site accessible only to students -------------------------- Discover powerful fat - reducing dining if this session lass Phone tips, menu and restaurant selection guidelines, key questions to ask your Tues. Feb. 29 6 -9pm server and more, using actual menus. BCHS Room 109 - -- — — Participants design their own criteria to Class Title locate and select restaurants that meet their specific needs. Frequent 1z L z, e — -- - - - - -- travelers and those who would enjoy > Q , i Date Fee learning how to dine out without gaining weight, will benefit from this UCare Minnesota members may interactive workshop. take up to a $15 discount per 1 session $14 class on most classes listed on Tues Feb.22 6:30 -9pm pages 5 & 6. Members will d I1 BCHS Room 223 need to include their UCare ID number when registering. Early Childhood Family Education Brooklyn Center District 286 Community Education To register for classes on pages 7 and 8, call 561 -1159 The mission of Early Childhood Family Education is to strengthen families through support and education. For both adults and children, we offer important life experiences in all areas of their � development. The following classes provide time for parents and children to explore classroom activities and participate in a circle time planned by a licensed Early Childhood teacher. There is also a separation time during which parents are involved in discussion led by a licensed parent educator. All classes meet for 15 weeks. Classes begin the week of January 10th, 2000. FAMILY FOCUS - (Birth - 5 yrs.) If you would like a class that all of TERRIFIC TODDLERS - (18 mo. - 3 yrs.) This class is tailor -made for your preschool children (ages 0 - 5) may attend with you, the the families of toddlers. The first half of the class will include family class is for you. Children and parents join together for fun activities to keep toddlers and their parents busy and having fun. learning activities for the first half of class. The parents then The parent discussion time will be centered around the issues that leave for a discussion group with a parent educator where they always keep parents of a toddler on their toes. set the topics according to their interests. The children play . TT - Friday 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. together under the care of the Early Childhood teacher. Location: Preschool & Family Place FC1 - Monday 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. Humboldt Square Shopping Center FC2 - Tuesday 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. Fee: $35.00 Location: Earle Brown Elementary Fee: $35.00 IMONDAY MOONLIGHT - (4 - 5- years-old) A class designed' - -- -- - I especially for four and five- year -olds. During the first half of the _— class you will have a chance to participate in age specific activities THURSDAY THREES - (Age 3) Join us for a special parent and with your child. During the second half of the class the children will child time designed for the three - year -old as well as the chance remain with an Early Childhood teacher while you participate in a to join other parents of three -year -olds who want to discuss the parent discussion group focused on parenting the four and five - joys and challenges of parenting this age group. year -old child. THTH - Thursday 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. MM - Monday 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Earle Brown Elementary Location: Earle Brown Elementary Fee: $35.00 Fee: $38.00 Parents and children stay together for these classes. Parents and children spend time together in the children's classroom. Each class allows lots of time to explore the fun activities. YOU AND ME BABY - (newborn to walking) This is a great time for DROP -IN PARENT & CHILD PLAYTIME - (Parents and children ages you and your baby to discover all that happens in ECFE. Meet birth to 5 years) Turn those harried times into pleasurable times by other families as you enjoy activities, receive parenting attending Drop -In Playtime. Explore together the fun -filled ECFEi information, discuss parenting issues and learn important room and have fun meeting other families with young children. This information about babies and what you can do at home to class is offered jointly with the Anoka ECFE program at thel encourage and appreciate your baby to the fullest! This class Preschool and Family Place at Humboldt Square. Playtime is meets for 10 weeks beginning the week of February 7th, 2000. informal, so you can drop in anytime during class hours. YB - Friday 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. Thursdays 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Earle Brown Elementary Location: Earle Brown Elementary Fee: $20.00 Fee: $1.00 per child SIBLING CARE FAMILY BARNYARD DANCE Care is available for siblings (ages 1 - 10) of children attending an ECFE class on Monday or Thursday evenings. Siblings must We are bringing the farm to school! Please join us for our be registered (when you register for classes) and have 1st ever Barnyard Dance. There will be plenty of music, immunization records on file. dances, games and prizes. SC - Monday (MM) 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. and Put on your jeans bibs, bandanas or straw hats and join Thursday (THTH) 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. us for a family evening of FUNH Fee: $25.00 per child Thursday, January 6, 2000 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Earle Brown Elementary Main Gym 7 Pre - School Classes For children nos 3 1 i2 to 5 -years -old ,J :.: READY, SET, GO! (School Readiness) Ready, Set, Go! is for children 3 1/2 to 5- year -old children and their parents. Ready, Set, Go! provides preschool programming to help children grow and prepare for their kindergarten experience. The Ready, Set, Go! program recognizes that parents are a child's first and most important teacher and believes that parent involvement is critical to a child's education. Parents with children enrolled in this program are required to participate in a regularly scheduled ECFE parent/child class. Classes begin the week of January 10th, 2000. Ready, Set, Go! Class Schedules: RSG2 - Monday, Wednesday 8r RSG3 - Tuesday, Wednesday 8r RSGl - Tuesday 8r Friday Thursday Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. 12:15 - 2:4S p.m. Must be age 3 112 by September Must be age 4 by September 1, Must be age 4 bg September 1, 1, 1999 1999 1999 Fee: $25.00 per month Fee: $35.00 per month Fee: $35.00 per month Adult Education Programs (The following are offered at No Cost.) ADULT BASIC EDUCATION HOME BASED OR ABE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER VISITS The Adult Basic Education program serves parents who want to Parents: Consult one -on -one with a family educator study for a GED or improve basic learning skills. Students work Parents who have questions or concerns about their children's toward their goals with Adult Basic Education staff. Classes are lbehavior, development, or relationship within the family can held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - schedule a one-on -one consultation with a family educator. The 12:00 noon and on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 - visit may be held in your home, at the Resource Center or over 7:00 p.m. All classes are held at the Family Resource Center. the phone. Call 561 -1159 for more information or to schedule an Call 561 -1159 for further information or to register. appointment. ENGLISH AS A FAMILY LEARNING SECOND LANGUAGE The Family Learning program combines ABE and ECFE into a (ESL) great learning experience for the entire family. Parents work on ESL classes are offered at the Humboldt Square Preschool and their GED or brush -up on academic skills, while pre - school Family Place. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday children are practicing readiness skills in their classroom. mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, and Monday, Tuesday Parents also have the opportunity to participate in a parent and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Limited support group. At the end of the day parent and child come back childcare is available for the evening sessions for children ages together for fun activities, songs and games to do together. Both 1 -10. Children MUST be registered. Call 561 -1159 for more English speaking and ESL families are welcome. information or to register. FL - Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Preschool & Family Place EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING Humboldt Square In Minnesota, all children are required to complete Early BROOKLYN CENTER Childhood Screening before they enter Kindergarten. This j FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER screening should be done when your child turns 4- years -old. 6826 Humboldt Avenue North (Humboldt Square Shopping Center) Screening is a free check of your child's vision, hearing, height, 561 -2481 weight and development as well as a review of immunization records. Screening helps identify children who may benefit from The Brooklyn Center Family Resource Center is a friendly place early childhood services before they enter school. to help families and individuals identify and connect with Screening for children who will attend Kindergarten at Earle resources in the community that will help meet their needs. Staff Brown Elementary school beginning in the Fall of 2001 will be I will help find what service is available to address a particular held at Earle Brown on March 8th and 9th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ' question or concern, as well as help callers problem solve. Please watch for information in the Expressions or City Watch. If The Family Resource Center is a joint effort of Brooklyn Center you attend an ECFE class, you can register there! District 286 and the Northwest Hennepin Family Services Collaborative. 8 00 -- - O y O - o � o� 0 t er Brooklj3n Cen ' Re or I u ° %+ j 1 O 4 / 0 �0 0 0 I I - inter 2000 w 0 . .s. err. Adult Activities .......... 10 -14 Community Tripsters ...... 15 Special Pool Events ....... 16 -17 Senior Adult Activities ..... 18 -19 ° Children Activities ........ 20 -21 Year 2000 Activities....... 22 -23 o ° ° Community Bulletin Board. . 24 -26 Class Locations .......... 25 O 5: Adaptive Recreation ....... 27 Aquatic Activities ........ 28 -29 Pool Hours and Rates ..... 30 Registration Information ... 31 Oo 0 0 gO Celebrate Brooklyn Center's 89th Birthday - February 11 For information, see page 23. 0 Gorranr antetp ActmWes, Recpeation 11 sepvices DepaPtMent 00 (612) 569 -5400 ° o Ad Activities CHILDCARE SERVICE - MINIMUM AGE 4 MONTHS The Brooklyn Center Community Center "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, meetings, or swimming at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The cost is $1.25 per child for an hour and a half. Additional time is $1 an hour. The minimum age is four months. (Babies less than four months in infant seats may accompany parents to their classes.) On non school days, elementary age children are welcome to go to the "PLAY CORNER." Beginning the week of January 3, the "PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5:45 - 8:15 p.m. CLOSED Wednesday. After classes or swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession area before picking up their child. SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE AQUA EXERCISE This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years Water power! Join this invigorating high energy class which and older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.) You do includes a warm up, cardio and full body toning. You are not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. If you are encouraged to participate in the intensity level that suits you best. registering for the first time, please furnish your doctor's name and It's 50 minutes of pure aqua aerobic fun! No class March 7, #12. number. Registration Fee $15.60/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Vicki #'s 9, 10; Jean #11; Kathy #12. Instructor Vicki. Classes once a week, $21.00/10 Sessions # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 1 Tues. Jan. 18 9:15 a.m. CC 9 Tues. Jan. 18 10:15 a.m. CC 2 Tues. Jan. 18 11:10 a.m. CC 10 Thurs. Jan. 20 9:15 a.m. CC 3 Thurs. Jan. 20 10:15 a.m. CC 11 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:05 p.m. North View 4 Thurs. Jan. 20 11:10 a.m. CC Classes once a week, $18.90/9 Sessions 5 Fri. Jan. 21 10:15 a.m. CC 12 Tues. Jan. 18 6:10 p.m. North View SENIOR DROP -IN CARDS DEEP WATER WORKOUT - New Time Added If you are looking for a new or different experience in water If your winter schedule needs some flexibility, the drop -in card is exercise, try this class! Using a floatation device, this class for you. Cards may be purchased for any aqua or fitness classes combines aerobic exercise, strength training, sculpting and water except #'s 1 & 3. A one time pass may be purchased for a visiting jogging for an excellent over all body workout! The class is friend for any of the classes, including the ones which have filled. designed for all fitness levels and can be easily modified for a lower Cards are non - transferable, non - refundable and have an or higher intensity workout. Swimming skills are not required but expiration date. If you have any questions, check with Vicki or participants should be comfortable in deep water. Floatation belts call Kathy at (612) 569 -3405. and noodles are furnished. No class March 7, #17. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki #'s 13, 16; Jean #'s 14, 15; Kathy # 17. # CARD OPTIONS Classes once a week, $21.00/10 Sessions 6 1 Class $2.00 # Day Begins Time Location 7 5 Classes $10.00 13 Mon. Jan. 17 11:10 a.m. CC 8 8 Classes $16.00 14 Wed. Jan. 19 9:00 a.m. CC 15 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:10 p.m. North View 16 Fri. Jan. 21 9:15 a.m. CC Classes once a week, $18.90/9 Sessions 17 Tues. Jan. 18 7:05 p.m. North View Chlorine treated -os-ater CAN discolor s,#-.-im _7 suits; sorry, we are not responsible. 10 Adult Activities continued STRENGTH TRAINING & "ABS" - COED FITNESS & AEROBIC CLASSES Strength training can build bone density, help lose weight, gain Class changes will be noted in class descriptions, on the fitness strength and energize! Basic exercises using weights are geared to calendars available in classes & at the community center. individual ability and can put you in the shape needed for a Classes are added at the end to cover these cancellations. See healthier and more active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength inclement weather policy on page 31. training can decrease risk for diabetes, heart disease and XAII aerobic classes offer complete and effective osteoporosis. This class will include a weekly "AB" workout. conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. Please wait until after the first class before purchasing hand held, wrist or ankle weights. Class meets at CC on Feb. 7. No class XClasses include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle Feb. 21. Registration Fee $16.80/8 Sessions +bonus. Classes 50 group work and cool down stretching. min. Instructor Vicki. XWear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. # Day Begins Time Location XAII classes are COED. 21 Mon. Jan. 24 7:00 p.m. Garden City XFitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per week. This can be a combination of classes or classes and FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ walking, swimming, biking, etc. For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise who want XChildcare available for morning weekday classes and a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, but if we keep our Tuesday evening classes at the community center. See sense of humor and exercise, we can feel and look better. Using Childcare on page 10. music of the big band era, this class will strive to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular system at a level safe and comfortable for you. Although this is a program directed * * * * BONUS * * * * towards individuals 55 years and older, interested individuals * * * * BONUS * * * * BONUS * * * * of variable ages may attend on a space available basis. Wear Sign up for a class ( #'s 20 -21, 25 -30) and receive two loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes. Registration Fee $15.60/10 complimentary passes to use during the winter session. Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. If you miss one or two classes, here's a chance to make up the # Day Begins Time Location classes at no added cost. If you do not miss any classes, you get to 22 Mon. Jan. 17 10:00 a.m. CC attend two additional classes. In either case, it is a great way to try out a different instructor, time and location. AEROBIC FITNESS Think about starting the day in this fun class! Bev is an inspiring instructor who knows how to keep you motivated with a variety of STRENGTH TRAINING exercises. This morning program emphasizes energizing routines "Strong women and men stay young." Age 30 or 90, fit or unfit, designed to improve strength, flexibility and endurance at a level this program can build bone density, lose weight, gain strength and safe and comfortable for you. Come join us! Registration Fee energy. Basic exercises using weights are geared to individual $15.60/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. ability and can put you in the shape needed for a healthier and more # Day Begins Time Location active lifestyle. Authorities claim strength training can decrease 23 Mon. Jan. 17 9:00 a.m. CC risk for diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. Come join this 24 Thurs. Jan. 20 9:30 a.m. CC class for an energy overhaul! Please wait until after the first class before purchasing weights. Registration Fee $15.60/10 Sessions. BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere: why not # Day Begins Time Location this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction and low impact, 18 Mon. Jan. 17 11:00 a.m. CC too ... easy on your joints. Class meets at CC on Feb. 7. No class 19 Thurs. Jan. 20 10:30 a.m. CC Feb. 21. Registration Fee $16.80/8 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. STRENGTH TRAINING & TONING - COED # Day Begins Time Location Designed for all fitness levels, this class will emphasize the use of 25 Mon. Jan. 24 6:00 p.m. Garden City safe body mechanics to strengthen and stretch major muscle groups. Using weights, you can build bone density, lose weight, LOW IMPACT AEROBICS - New Time Added gain strength and energy. Basic orientation in the community center This low impact class offers a variety of exercises used to challenge exercise room will also be covered. The workout will be made fun all fitness levels. You are encouraged to participate in the intensity and geared to individual ability. Dyna -bands provided for class use. level that suits you best. The classes are fun and offer a great cardio Please do not purchase weights prior to the first class. Childcare workout. Class # 27 will have 8 min. of step. Class #26 meets at is available. See Childcare. Registration Fee $23.10/11 Sessions CC on Jan. 17, Feb. 21 & Mar. 27. No class Feb. 7. Registration +bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Renae. Fee $21.00/10 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 20 Tues. Jan. 18 7:05 p.m. CC 26 Mon. Jan. 17 6:00 p.m. Garden City 27 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. North View 11 Adult Activities continued MEN & WOMEN'S INTRO TO STEP + LOWER HALF WORKOUT HEALTH & STRESS MANAGEMENT: Step is a safe, low impact, fat burning exercise which concentrates "A New You For The New Millennium!" on your lower body. The instructor will teach this introductory step Alternative therapies including "the in" herbs and supplements will class at a very beginning level. During the first 25 minutes, be explored with new light A massage therapist will show how 20 participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice basic self-administered acupressure points can bring effective pain relief step movement and the last half of class will consist of toning without drug side effects. How to set the stage for the "bath of your exercises emphasizing the lower body. Stationary steps are life" will be depicted. Lastly, since we are all affected to some provided. In addition to participating in a longer workout, this is degree with less sunlight available on winter days, the latest "full designed to make your transition to future step classes easier. spectrum" research on Seasonal Affective Disorder will be Registration Fee $18.90/9 Sessions + bonus. Class meets at CC presented Participants will have the opportunity to sample winter on March 9. Classes 50 min. Instructor Lisa. soup & tea. This class is taught by the "Bodyfat RN" instructor and # Day Begins Time Location is said to be knowledgeable, motivational, and downright 28 Thurs. Feb. 3 7:00 p.m. North View enjoyable. Experiential learners will love these "hands on" classes. AEROBIC /STEP COMBO Classes held on two Wednesdays, January 19 & February 2. Registration Fee $25.00/2 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor o This class combines our regular low impact Sue. aerobic class with the hottest and newest trend of s # Day Date Time Location step aerobics. There will be a 10 minute warm 32 Wed. Jan. e & Feb. 2 Time p.m. CC {} � up, 15 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of step, followed by cool down and abdominal work. Stationary steps provided. Come join this high energy class! Registration Fee $18.90/9 Sessions +bonus. Class meets at FITNESS DROP -IN CARDS CC on March 9. Classes 50 min. Instructor Lisa. Does your schedule demand flexibility?!!! Here's a perfect solution # Day Begins Time Location for you; design your own schedule!! This option is ideal for 29 Thurs. Feb. 3 6:00 p.m. North View people who want to exercise but cannot commit to the same class every week. Drop -In Cards may be used for all fitness and aqua STEP/BOX AEROBICS COMBO - COED - NEW exercise classes. Cards are non - transferable and non Here it is, the best of step and box aerobics! This class combines refundable and may be used only during the winter session. the benefit of high energy boxing moves with aerobic exercise (20 All cards are of equal value which will assist you in purchasing min.) along with step aerobics (15 min.) followed by toning and only the number you will actually use during the winter session. cool down stretching. Take part in two of the hottest cardio classes With a drop -in card, you can start anytime ... now there's no in aerobic fitness. Childcare is available. See Childcare. reason not to exercise with us! Registration Fee $23.1011 Sessions + bonus. Classes 50 min. CARD OPTIONS Instructor Renae. #33 10 Classes $22.50 # Day Begins Time Location #34 8 Classes 18.00 30 Tues. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. CC #35 5 Classes 11.25 AEROBIC KICKBOX - COED #36 1 Class 2.25 This version is a basic kickboxing workout without the hype. The instruction is based from a martial arts approach. Learn proper * * *ATTENTION CARD BUYERS* striking and kicking techniques by training like Full Contact Kickboxers and Tournament Competitors. The course is taught by When buying your DROP -IN CARD, please indicate the class 4th degree Taekwondo Black Belt, Rob Frankovich. Bonus cards or classes which you most likely will be attending. may be used. Sorry, Fitness Drop -In Cards may not. Class meets at CC on Jan. 26, Feb. 16 & Mar. 15. Registration Fee $25.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. This will help: # Day Begins Time Location When determining whether we have the minimum number to have 31 Wed. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake a class with registered participants plus Drop -In Card users. STUDENT FITNESS DISCOUNT -NEW Before purchasing a Drop -In Card, please check to see if the class you were planning on attending has been canceled. By showing your current school identification card or fee statement, you may register for selected aerobic and aqua classes at $3 off the Please check the current fitness calendars for class location regular rate. This special discount applies to high school students in grades 10 -12 and full time students attending academic, changes &cancellations. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control require us to cancel a class or change location; if we know technical, vocational or trade school. See class #'s 11, 12, 15, 17, shat class you regularly attend, we will make every attempt to 20, 21, 25 -31 for class descriptions, locations and times. notify you. 12 Adult Activities continued BODY FAT TESTING & FITNESS ANALYSIS Our body fat testing service uses near - infrared light and a mini- BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE computer to measure body fat within I% accuracy! EASY! (It's Dancing is a skill that can be learned. You do not have to sit on the like having blood pressure taken without the pressure.) Body fat is side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Participants will a more valid measure of health than weight, height, and tape learn the basic steps in Fox Trot and Waltz. If time permits, a third measurements. Less body fat means less risk for heart disease and dance will be introduced. Be ready for the next wedding dance or back injury. The computer takes the information and sets up a week night out! No class Feb. 8. *For persons without a partner, see by week goal program for weight and body fat reduction. You will below. Registration Fee $37.50 /Couple /5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour learn specific information regarding your personal calorie intake 15 min. Instructors Mike & Joanne. and exercise requirements to reach your target in a computer- # Day Begins Time Location generated realistic number of weeks. Your testing consultation will 47 Tues. Jan. 18 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane be with an R.N. Registration Fee $10.25/1 Session. # Day Date Time Location LEARN TO SWING 37 Tues. Jan. 18 4:30 p.m. CC 38 Tues. Jan. 18 5:00 p.m. CC Do your feet want to move when you hear the upbeat music of 39 Tues. Jan. 18 5:15 p.m. CC swing? If so, you need to take this beginning dance class to show 40 Tues. Jan. 18 5:30 p.m. CC them what to do. We will work on basic footwork patterns, 41 Wed.. Jan. 19 4:30 p.m. CC throwouts and turn variations in single and triple rhythm East Coast 42 Wed. Jan. 19 4:45 p.m. CC Swing. Don't miss out in learning some of the hottest dances. No 43 Wed. Jan. 19 5:00 p.m. CC class Feb. 8. *For persons without a partner, see below. ?; 44 Wed. Jan. 19 5:15 p.m. CC Registration Fee $37.50 /Couple /5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructors Mike and Joanne. UPDATE FITNESS ANALYSIS # Day Begins Time Location For those who previously used the Body Fat and Fitness Analysis 48 Tues. Jan. 18 8:15 p.m. Willow Lane service. The computer will plot your progress and take into account if you have increased your exercise frequency, intensity and time. *If you do not have a partner, you may call and be placed in the Time to be arranged. To schedule an appointment, call (612) "partner pool." When there are an even number of people on the 569 -3405. Registration Fee $5.50 /1 Session. list, you will be called to see if you are still interested in participating. Your fee for the session would be $18.75. Call Kathy at (612) 569 -3405. Xx ROUND DANCING PHASE II, III & CLASSICS WANTED DANCERS OVER 50 Join your dancing friends as we continue to learn new routines and If you love to dance, you could become part of our Silver Slippers rhythms. We will review the Two Step, Waltz, Foxtrot and Cha- dancers. All members of this group are over 50 years old who Cha. The new rhythms introduced will be the Tango and Bolero. A enjoy entertaining the community. Their repertoire of dances partner is needed and new participants must have some previous include Broadway hits, nostalgic favorites and seasonal numbers. Round or Ballroom experience. Besides being a great way to keep Members rehearse Mondays at Noon with performances in shape, we have an evening of fun & socialization. No class throughout the year. If you would like to find out more about February 17. Registration Fee $45.00 /per couple /9 Sessions. becoming one of the dancers, call Bev (612) 425 -4704. Sponsored Classes 2 hours. by Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Services # Day Begins Time Location Department. 45 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. Garden City INTERMEDIATE ROUND DANCING & CLASSICS POTTERY Let the fun continue ... you will learn new routines to many of the The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and hand rhythms you are familiar with. We will be working on the Quick building. The community center offers a unique opportunity to Step, Tango, Bolero and many more. This class is only open to practice your new skills by including in the registration fee clay for those partners who have had previous Round or Ballroom Dance projects, unlimited practice time and firing fees. Bring a work shirt lessons. Join us for a fun evening! No class March 29. to the first class. Please allow about $6 to purchase tools. Registration Fee $45.00 /per Couple /9 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Childcare available. See Childcare. Registration Fee $66.00/8 # Day Begins Time Location Sessions. Classes 2'/z hours. Instructor Karen. 46 Wed. Jan. 19 7:30 p.m. Willow Lane # Day Begins Time Location 49 Mon. Jan. 17 6:30 p.m. CC 50 Tues. Jan. 18 6:30 p.m. CC 13 Adult Activities continued LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost of $3 community center or have had previous experience and are familiar per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and prizes. All players with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited basis other agree to abide by the rules of the tournament. Tournaments are run than class time and students may have pieces fired in the seven by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, January 15, February 19 week period. The lab program is designed for individuals who want and March 18,12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community to work independently. Clay may be purchased at the community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during the seven level. In case of inclement weather, call (612) 569 -3442 for a weeks. No instruction. Starting week corresponds with pottery recorded message about activity cancellations. class schedule at the community center. Registration Fee $56.00/8 Weeks for new lab students. For returning participants, please BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP check with instructor. # Day Begins Time Location If you enjoy reading, join in on our fun drop in book discussions. 51 To Be Arranged -January Group is sponsored by the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale and Crystal and is open to anyone regardless of where they live. We TAEKWONDO (Korean Karate) meet at Robbinsdale Community Center, 4139 Regent Ave. N, room 105, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. On January 4 the book to be Taekwondo is a Korean martial art focusing on self- defense and discussed is The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje. February 1, competition utilizing punching and kicking techniques. Major the discussion will be on Killing Time in St. Cloud by Judith Guest benefits include the development of discipline, self - confidence, &Rebecca Hill. On March 6, A Walk in the Woods by Bill self - esteem and self - control which carry over into daily life and Bryson. New participants are always welcome. If you have help improve concentration, focus and even schoolwork. Classes questions or are interested in coming, call Kathy, (612) 569 -3405. ' are open to anyone ages 8 and up. It is a great family activity. Advanced class attendance requires taking the beginning class or the instructor's permission. Class #52 meets at CC on Jan. 26, Join the Community Center Fitness Club Feb. 16 & Mar. 15. Registration Fee $20.00/8 Sessions for Purchase a membership for the Brooklyn Center Community beginner class, $45.00/18 Sessions for advanced class, plus Center pool, water slide, exercise room and sauna and receive free equipment costs as necessary. Instructor Robert Frankovich, 4th passes to drop in to exercise classes offered through the recreation degree Black Belt has 19 years experience and has been teaching department. Exercise classes are scheduled year round at the for 11 years. Beginner #53, Advanced #52. community center and various neighborhood schools. There are # Days Begins Time Location classes for the beginner to the advanced. 52 W &M Jan. 19 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake 53 Mon. Jan. 24 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake After you purchase a membership, a community center staff person COME FOR LUNCH ... STAY FOR BRIDGE will give you the appropriate number of free passes based on the Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly afternoon type of membership purchased and a list of current exercise of "Bridge for Fun" at Earle Brown Terrace, 6100 Summit Dr. classes. Note: Sometimes circumstances beyond our control N. We play the first and third Thursday of each month at I p.m. require us to cancel a class or change locations; therefore, it is This activity is open to the public. For information, call (612) 569- the responsibility of the individual to check the current 3405. Participants are invited to have lunch in their lovely dining schedule or call the community center before attending class. room from Noon - 1 p.m. The reasonably priced daily special includes sandwich, accompaniment, beverage, tax & gratuity. For The free passes can be used for one year from issue date and can information or reservation, call (612) 560 -6829. be used at all fitness classes that have not reached their maximum capacity. Attend the same class or try different ones! [Tuesday-Friday, LOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Childcare is offered for Monday, Tuesday & Thursday morning and Tuesday evening classes. See Childcare on page 10. e screening is done at the following areas: Membership Purchased Passes Received ooklyn Center Community Center 1 Month 1 Free Pass 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. 3 Month 3 Free Passes Wednesday of the month, 10 -11:00 a.m. 6 Month 6 Free Passes West Fire Station 1 Year 12 Free Passes 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Basic Fitness Orientation - In addition to receiving a fitness club 8 -10 p.m., Sat. &Sun., 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pte. you are invited to schedule a FREE basic fitness orientation in the community center exercise room. You will learn proper Brookdale Mall fitness equipment techniques for a safe and effective workout. The Between Sears & Penneys. orientation runs approximately 30 minutes. Call to schedule a time. d Tuesday of each month 7:30 -11 a.m. For more information call 612 569 -3400. 14 Community Tripsters is a program for people ages 55 years and older who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. We live in an area which 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. Transits or motor coach buses are used for day outings. Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. REGISTRATION for trips is now in progress by mail or in person, no phone registrations. When registering for someone else please have the correct spelling of the their name correct address and telephone number. Deadline dates listed are on a space permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is canceled or a substitute can be found to take your place. For more information, call (612) 569 -3400. Make checks payable to the City of Brooklyn Center. 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 (612) 569 -3405. January 15 - Late Nite Catechism - February 16 - Can Can - Chanhassen. Cole Porter's Ordway's McKnight Theatre. musical is set in bright and colorful 1893 Gay Paree. The Registration deadline past, call for space dance hall, with it's high- kicking skirt- tossing dance, is availability. Meet Sister, the scandalous for the times and a highly principled judge is out overwhelming and vastly appealing nun to uphold the law and close it down. The story takes him, and who engages in hilarious banter with the everyone else, on a rip- roaring tour of Montmartre. Cost audience. Sister has her own vivid ideas $40.25 /person includes motor coach, theater, choice of lunch about the doctrines she teaches and entree, coffee, tea or milk, tax, gratuity and escort. expresses them in language that is Approximate time 10:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. January 12, pointed and earthy but never vulgar. `Late Nite Catechism' registration deadline. Trip # 623. speaks to an audience much broader than the membership of any one Church. A well written witty play! Cost March 12 - Fiddler on the Roof & Lunch - The Lyrics Art $34.00 /person includes motor coach, reserved seating, Theater. We will have a wonderful dinner at the Vineyard service fee, facility fee and trip escort. Approximate time Restaurant followed by a short ride to the theater. Rich in 1:15 - 4:45 p.m. Trip # 621. history and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. This musical features songs loved the world over: "Sunrise, Sunset ", "If I Were A Rich Man" and January 26 - Under Water World & Lunch - Mall of "Matchmaker" to name a few. Cost $31.00 /person includes America. Dive into a whole new world. You will be motor coach, front row seats, fine dining, tax, gratuity and surrounded by sharks and trip escort. Approximate time 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. February thousands of other marine animals 1, registration deadline. Trip # 624. as you take a wondrous walk through a crystal clear tunnel April 5 - Red, Hot ... & Blue! - Direct from Branson - submerged inside the aquarium. A Medina Ballroom. Before this fun show begins, we will enjoy 1 Lincoln Del, Inc. box lunch will be lunch at Medina where the food is always tasty. Branson's l provided. After eating with the one and only award winning nostalgic musical journey fish, we will have a special through the decades presents six professional entertainers "behind the scenes" tour of the performing Raucous Ragtime, Roaring 20's, the Hilarious aquarium. In this tour, only available to groups, we will see 50's and 60's! Critically acclaimed professional production how the staff cares for and feeds the fish. There will be some entertainment that caters to all ages from babies to baby free time to enjoy the mall before departing for home. Cost boomers and beyond. Cost $39.00 /person includes motor $30.50 /person includes motor coach, two guided tours, coach, lunch, show, gratuities, tax and trip escort. March 1, lunch, tax, gratuity and escort. Approximate time 9:15 a.m. - registration deadline. Trip # 625. 3:30 p.m. January 19, registration deadline. Trip # 622. Future Trips in the Planning - New Science Museum of Minnesota, Great American History Theatre - The Gangster Musical, Orpheum Theatre - "Titanic ", Casino Excursions, and Fanny Hill Theatre - Silver Sizzles Revue. 15 vv 4C4ar73rua3r& .�-. I.Tie Center iF ! - 'k , �, m 694 & Shingle Creek Parkway, (612) 569 -3400 Pool, Water slide, during boards, wading pool, saga, exercise room! SPECIAL EVENTS SCHOOL'S OUT SPECIALS New Year's Eve Party* Friday, December 31, 1 -5 p.m - Martin Luther King Day* a CELESRATR YOUR Celebrate with us - a party for all :` ` Monday, January 17, 1 -9 p.m - School's D ;> BIRWAY W1W USl ages! Hats! Noisemakers! Games! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day* k out! Nothing to do? Join us at the For an extra special day, plan a Prizes! Water Slide! All included in Friday, March 17, 5 -9 p.m - Don't be green with envy. Even community center where every day is FUN! ® pool party! Small groups of 20 admission. Upstairs game room and if you're not Irish, you can still be Irish for just one day. Buy Ride the slide! Swim in the Olympic pool!, ® or less are invited to reserve a snack bar will also be open. one, get one FREE! With a paid adult admission to the pool, Dive in! Bring your friends. ` room for the party. There is no receive a FREE admission for a child. If you feel lucky, try charge for the room. Admission fishing for prizes. Games & contests too! A wee bit o' fun for to the pool and water slide is FREE for the birthday child. To First Party of the Millennium the whole family! make a reservation, please call (612) 569 -3400. Monday, January 3,1 -9p.m - Slide into the new President's Day* century. Have fun while helping others. Bring a Monday, February 21, 1 -9 p.m - School's Birthday Party Packages - NEW can of food for CEAP and use the pool and water out! We are OPEN! Join us for a dip in the Make your child's birthday special with a pool party! Call slide for $1.50! Price is good for all ages. pool, a ride down the water slide, great (612) 569 -3400 for a reservation. Parties include: use of a WEEKEND SPECIALS music and contests! party room (up to 20 people), pool admission, unlimited water slide rides, hotdog, chips & pop. Fee: $6 /per person up to 10 Stop Hibernating - B -B -Q Pool Side* Splash Splash Saturdays people. $5 /per person, 10 to 20 people. Birthday child is free. Saturday, January 29, 1 -5 p.m - Hotdogs will be grilled January 22, February 26 & March 25, 5 -9 p.m - Make a You must reserve the room at least one week in advance to from 2 -5 p.m. You can buy a lunch of big splash on the fourth Saturday of the month! Pay regular T.G.I. Fun Floats* take advantage of the party package. Call for availability Hotdog, chips & lemonade for only $1.50. pool admission price and ride the water slide FREE! Friday, January 7; Friday, .''> ?, times. Come enjoy this off season treat! February 4 & Friday, March Days Fun y amFil F D , ® 3, 5 -9 .m -Thank goodness ak Special it's Friday Fun Floats. For ., -- - S pr in g Bre Every Sunday - Sundays are family fun days at the pool. Two " " Go Tro Kcal at Brookl n Center Community Center "Be Our Valentine" unsinkable * unse un, bring your , ^w y> P Y Y adults & two children admitted to the pool and water slide for Have a "sweet" weekend favorite fun float to the pool. Monday, March 27 - Slide from 1 -9 p.m. $12.50. Each additional child will be admitted for $3. at the pool. Inner tubes, air mattresses, Tuesday, March 28 - Picnic Pool Side 1 -5 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 1 -5 p.m beach balls, floating animals, and noodles are all welcome. Bring a picnic lunch and relax on the pool deck. ( •� Sunday, February 13, 1 -5 p.m - Swim and Do You Home School? Float and swim as you relax to music. Water slide is optional. Wednesday, March 29 -Slide from 1 -9 p.m. \ relax on your air mattress! Pay general Are you looking for ways to get Phy Ed credits? If so, call Regular pool and water slide admission prices apply. (New! admission price for the pool and ride the slide Susan (612) 569 -3317. Brooklyn Center features afternoon Come and register to win a floatable. Every hour a name will Thursday, March 30 - Bring your favorite float. Relax to for FREE! Candy contests and prizes too! swim lessons for home schoolers. be drawn.) music from 1 -6 p.m. Friday arch 31 - Slide from 1 -9 m. How sweet it is! y' P <> VALENTINES DAY Are You Interested in Competitive Swimming? Enjoy the tropical air and warm water. It will feel like you are For information on Northern Lights Swim Club, call Chip No School - "Let's Party" * south of the equator. Tropical prizes daily. rY (612) 754 -3490. Janua 21, February 18, March 10, 2 -9 p.m - If you are Re lar admission rices a 1 ! out of school on this fun filled Friday, come and ride the slide, relax on your floatables or take the *GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES plunge from our three meter diving COMMUNITY CENTER POOL 8r WATSR SLIPS With Water Slide Without Water Slider board. The water slide will be open GROUP RENTAL INFORMATION Senior Adult (62 & over) $3.75 $2.25 - :. ,:.:; from 2 - p.m. Add a new twist to your party! Ride the 150' water slide at the Adult (18 &over) $4.50 $3.00 _ :'"'r community center. The pool and water slide are available for rental. Youth (15 -17) $4.00 $2.50 For information on pool fun, call Susan at (612) 569 -3317. Children (6 -14) $3.75 $2.25 Children 5 and under $2.50 $1.00 16 17 Seni Ad A ctivities If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy, Program Supervisor, (612) 569 -3405. 9:30 A.M. SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION - FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years and older who want to register for adult activities listed in this brochure. NUMBERS HANDED OUT IN PARKING LOT UNTIL 8:30 A.M. WHEN DOORS OPEN. USE ACCESSIBLE DOOR, LOWER LEVEL. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Beginning January 10, after 9:30 a.m., you may also register by mail or over the phone with VISA or MasterCard. SENIOR HAPPENINGS MEN'S "OVER 55" DROP IN Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Ifyou are interested in getting together informally with other guys, Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department. The drop in on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. We will meet in the beautiful "Senior Happenings" tells activities going on at the clubs, in the community room at The Crossings Manor, 6125 N. Lilac Drive. community and outings offered. Call for yours today! Come shoot pool, play Buck Euchre (similar to 500), Bridge, 500 or Cribbage. (Informal instruction for Buck Euchre is available.) ' TRANSPORTATION Participants are welcome to start other table games as well. -Five Cities Senior Transportation Program Rita DeBruyn - Mon. - Fri .... ..................(612)537 -4534 ext. 433 Men's Drop -In is hosted by senior volunteers living in Brooklyn Reservations - Mon. - Fri ..................... ..................(612)537 -0229 Center and Brooklyn Park. If you have any questions, call Earl at (612) 561 -2590 or Kathy at (612) 569 -3400. Co- sponsored by the • Transportation for persons 60 years and older. Mini- coaches Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services provide transportation to senior club programs at the Brooklyn Department and The Crossings. Center Community Center, grocery shopping, and major shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes and homes. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS Monthly schedules available. A donation of $2 round trip is asked; For information, see page 14. however, those unable to make a donation will not be turned away. Please make your reservation a minimum of two working days COME FOR LUNCH... STAY FOR BRIDGE ahead. For information, see page 14. -Eider Express Transportation Staff . ..........................Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.(612)529 -1252 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Answering Machine ............................. ..................(612)529 -1252 For information, see Adult Activities on page 14. -Transportation for senior adults to medical and dental TRIPS AND OUTINGS appointments in Brooklyn Center or North Memorial Hospital and For information, see Community Tripsters on page 15. their affiliated clinics. A donation of $3 and $5 per round trip is suggested. SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS SOCIAL CLUBS For information, see Aquatic Activities on page 28. Both clubs meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 AEROBIC FITNESS, FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +, Shingle Creek Parkway, lower level. Transportation is available STRENGTH TRAINING & AQUA EXERCISE through Five Cities. See Transportation. Complete club information is in the monthly Senor Happenings or call 569 -3405. For information, see Adult Activities on pages 10 & 11. Leisure Time Club MEN & WOMEN'S HEALTH STRESS Meets Wednesdays for cards throughout the year from 11 a.m. - 2 MANAGEMENT p.m. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday with For information, see Adult Activities on page 12. entertainment and refreshments. The second Wednesday is Progressive 500 with prizes for the two top scores, non - player and Persons with hearing or speech impairment are served by a drawing. The last Wednesday features "Crazy" Progressive 500. the MN Relay Service, 1- 800 -627 -3529 (TTYNoice). (Partners are not required to play cards.) Bring your lunch, beverage available. Brooklyn Supper Club SENIOR INFORMATION LINE Brooklyn Supper Club meets on the third Friday night of each month through May. All persons 55 years and older are welcome This telephone information and referral service will help senior with advanced paid reservations. The full evening includes a adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin County locate needed delicious dinner, entertainment or cards. The cost is $5 for services close to home. Trained volunteers and staff will answer phones between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday- Friday, (612) 504 -6980. members, $6 for non - members. (Membership is $2.) Join us on Affiliated with United Way's First Call For Help Network and January 21 for a tasty dinner. Paid reservations by January 14. Social at 5.30 p.m. funded by Community Education of Robbinsdale Area Schools. 18 Senior Activities continued SWIMMING POOL AARP - 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older at a special rate of $12 for one month ✓Registration accepted immediately. or $32 for three months. Application may be made at the This classroom training program is designed to help persons 50 community center desk. Non - residents and resident seniors not and older improve their driving skills. Course completion is interested in membership may swim at senior adult admission rate required to initiate auto insurance discounts. Instructors are trained of $2.25 /day. Water slide is an additional $1.50. volunteers. TAX -AIDE Four Hour Refresher Course - is for persons who have Volunteers will help low and moderate income, particularly senior completed the eight hour mature driving course within the adults and persons with disabilities with their 1999 tax returns. preceding three years. Fee $10.00 /1 Session. Bring 1999 tax forms and 1999 tax information including your Date Day Time 1999 CRP and labels received on state and federal forms. Homeowners will need a copy of 1999 taxes paid and also 2000 Mar. 2 Thurs. Noon - 4 p.m. property taxes due. To complete your return, you need to know all April 4 Tues. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. household income including social security and/or railroad retirement income and any other income received in 1999. This EIGHT HOUR - This course is for persons who have never will be on a SSA or RRB 1099. Also bring a copy of your 1998 taken the training or for persons who attended more than three filed tax forms. No appointments, first come basis, 9 a.m. -Noon, years ago. This two session course should be viewed as an Thurs. & Fri., February 3 through April 14, Brookdale Area educational seminar. It does not involve any driving or testing and Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon, Mon. meets the insurance discount requirements. Fee $10.00/2 Sessions. February 7 through April 10, Brooklyn Park Library, 8600 Zane Dates Day Time Ave. N. Please arrive early to facilitate completion of tax return. The TAX -AIDE program is offered at other locations, call Feb. 5 & 12 Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. the IRS. This federally sponsored program is provided by the IRS & AARP. There is no charge. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register at Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle ACCOUNTABILITY MN TAX ASSISTANCE Creek Parkway. Questions call (612) 569 -3400. Registration will The Community Activities, Recreation & Services Department will be taken on a first -come, first -served basis. If the class is full, we be hosting a tax preparation morning clinic on February 12, March will put you on the waiting list and call if an opening occurs. 4, 18 and April 1, 15 at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, Advanced registration required by mail or in person; no walk - 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. This free service is open to low- ins the day of class. income individuals who have scheduled an appointment. Individuals may earn up to $22,000 and if married, $24,000 plus ✓Make check or money order payable to AARP. (Cash not an additional $2,500 for each child. This valuable service is sponsored by the AccountAbility Minnesota whose volunteers are accepted.) trained accountants and tax practitioners. To schedule an appointment on one of these dates, call (612) 569 -3400. ✓Classes are offered at the Crossings/Estates, 6201 N. Lilac Appointments are taken on a space availability basis from 9 a.m. - Drive. Smoking is not permitted during class or in the building. Noon. Persons unable to climb stairs should park or be dropped off on the upper level. Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department thanks the Lang Nelson Corporation & Crossing Manager Kris for making this site available for these classes. SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DONUT MAKE YOU WONDER? CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to eligible Join us over coffee and donuts on the third Wednesday of the individuals who are over 60 and any person of any age with a month for informative programs, entertainment and public disability living in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, North information. Programs are held at the Crystal Community Center, Mpls. /Camden area, 44th Ave. N on up and Champlin, east of 169. 4800 N. Douglas Drive from 10 -11:30 a.m. The $1 fee is payable Hot meals are delivered by volunteers at noon Monday - Friday. at the door. Five Cities Transportation is available on space The Chore Program includes lawn care, snow removal, minor available basis by calling (612) 537 -0229. home repairs, housekeeping and clean-up. Workers are January 19 - The Story Theater presents stories from Mexico, independent contractors whose references are thoroughly checked, Africa and China. including a criminal background check. Their name is added to our February 16 - A short play by Theater Mu, Spirits of the Railway. list of workers and referred to you when you call for service. You March 15 - Laura Mackenzie performs music of Ireland and pay the worker when the job is completed. The suggested rate is Scotland. $10 -12 per hour. Call Katherine (612) 566 -9600. 19 Children Activities &1grn: uast cs Program The Brooklyn Center Gymnastics Program has been developed using a skill progression of classes. The purpose of this progression is to provide participants with a safe, comfortable advancement in gymnastics allowing them to develop to their potential. 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. Separate classes have been set up for preschool children and elementary age girls. If you have questions about where to place your child, call Sue at (612) 569 -3406. PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS For boys and girls ages 3'/2 -5. (Children must be 3' /z by January 20, For girls in grades 1 -4 who have either passed Beginning 2000 and be toilet trained in order to register for this class.) Basic Gymnastics For Girls or can do the following skills: Tumbling - gymnastics and exercises are designed to improve child's motor forward and backward roll, cartwheel, headstand; Beam - walk skills and coordination. Instruction includes tumbling and an forward and back, front support and mount, squat turn, forward introduction to the balance beam, bars and vault. Students must be roll; Vault - straddle, hip squat; Bars - back hip circle, single leg able to do all skills before advancing to Preschool II Gymnastics. cut, pull over to front support. Registration Fee $29.00/8 Sessions. Class ratio is 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $22.00/8 Classes 1 hour, 15 min. Instructors Lisa, Donna/Lynette. Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Lisa #102; Donna #100; # Day Begins Time Location Donna/Lynette #'s 101 & 103. 110 Sat. Jan. 22 11:45 a.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 100 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. North View SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS 101 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. North View 102 Sat. Jan. 22 10:55 a.m. North View Through years of experience, we have found our gymnastics 103 Sat. Jan. 22 10:55 a.m. North View classes are conducted more smoothly when not being observed by parents. Children, as well as adults, need to spend time interacting with their peers in a recreation setting. Parents are welcome to PRESCHOOL II/KINDERGARTEN GYMNASTICS attend the last 15 minutes of the last day of class for a short For preschool children ages 4 and up who have passed Preschool demonstration. Schedules will be given to students on the first day I Gymnastics and kindergarten children with little or no gymnastics of class. experience. Children will learn more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. Class ratio of 8 students/instructor. Registration Fee $22.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 BABYSITTER'S TRAINING COURSE min. Instructors Lisa #105; Sarah #104. Formerly known as the babysitting clinic, this revised Red Cross # Day Begins Time Location Course is for ages 11 and up. You will learn safe and responsible 104 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. North View babysitting techniques and safety. You will also learn how to 105 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. North View provide basic childcare, recreational activities for young children, how to prevent accidents, and utilize community resources for emergency help. Children age 10 may also take the class, but cannot receive Red Cross certification. Bring pencil, gaper and BEGINNING GYMNASTICS a snack. Registration Fee $30.00/2 Sessions, includes the new FOR GIRLS Babysitter's Training Handbook. Classes 4 hours. Instructor Coco, For girls in grades 1 -4 who have had little Red Cross Certified Instructor. or no gymnastics experience. # Day Dates Time Location Kindergarten girls who have completed at III Sat. Feb. 26, Mar. 4 9:00 a.m. CC L . least two preschool gymnastics sessions with Brooklyn Center Recreation may register. You will be taught basic BAT WORKSHOP (BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING) tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, For ages 8 and up. Learn basic first aid and safety through this walkovers and headstands. Simple skills American Red Cross course. Topics include rescue breathing, first on the beam, vault, and uneven bars will also be taught. aid, choking, bleeding, bites and falls, fire safety, poison prevention Registration Fee $23.50/8 Sessions. Classes I hour. Instructors and personal safety. You must attend the full 6' /z hours to be Lisa #108; Sarah #106; Donna #107; Donna/Lynette #109. awarded Red Cross completion card. Bring a pencil, paper and # Day Begins Time Location a bag lunch, including beverage. Registration Fee $21.00/1 106 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:20 p.m. North View Session. Class 6'/� hours. Instructor CoCo, Red Cross Certified 107 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:20 p.m. North View Instructor. 108 Sat. Jan. 22 9:50 a.m. North View # Day Date Time Location 109 Sat. Jan. 22 9:50 a.m. North View 112 Sat. March 18 9:00 a.m. CC 20 Children Activities continued BALLOON ART 101 - NEW SKATING RINKS - With Warming Houses For children ages 10 -14. You will learn the fascinating art of The following skating rinks with warming houses will be open balloon art by first learning the basics. You will start with the Monday through Friday from 4 -9 p.m., Saturday 1 -9 p.m, and simplest forms and work up to some of the more intricate patterns. Sunday 1 -5 p.m. Weekday holiday hours will be 1 -9 p.m. Warming Everyone will be taught 15 balloons such as, poodle, two balloon houses will be closed December 24, 25 and January 1. flower, magical giraffe, elephant, kitten, turtle and more! (Sample on display at the community center.) Tom Kruger is a professional Skating season generally runs from December 15 through February entertainer, has been featured on HBO, SHO and A &E, and has 15. The season could be earlier or later depending on weather entertained across the Midwest. Registration Fee $26.00/3 conditions. Warming houses and rinks may close in inclement Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Tom. weather. For a recorded message about warming house closings # Day Begins Time Location due to inclement weather conditions, please call (612) 569 -3442. 113 Sun Jan. 30 3:00 p.m CC Evergreen Park, 72nd & Bryant Garden City Park, 63rd & Brooklyn Drive CUPID'S CORNER Grandview Park, 59th & Humboldt For grades K -6. Get ready for some Valentine fun! Using your Kylawn Park, 61 st & Kyle creative talents, you will paint and decorate an adorable heart, Northport Park, 55th & Sailor Lane wooden birdhouse. Each one will be unique. We will enjoy a Orchard Lane Park, 65th & Orchard special Valentine treat. Time permitting, we will also create some Willow Lane Park, 69th & Orchard Valentine cards to take home for loved ones. Registration Fee $7.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Koreen. SKATING RINKS - Without Warming Houses # Day Date Time Location These skating rinks will be maintained only. No supervision. 114 Sat. Feb. 5 2:00 p.m. CC Bellvue Park, 55th & Aldrich Brooklane Park, 65th & Brooklyn Blvd. SNACK ATTACK Freeway Park, 67th & Beard For grades K -6. Got the munchies7 This is the class for you! Did Happy Hollow Park, 50th & Abbott you know you receive at least one fourth of your calories from Riverdale Park, Dallas Road & Riverdale Road snacks. You will learn how to create great tasting, easy to make West Palmer Park, 71 st & Palmer Lake Drive snacks. We will prepare and sample nutritious, delicious recipes. Bring your appetites to this fun class! Registration Fee $7.00/1 TAEKWONDO (Korean Karate) Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Koreen. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art focusing # Day Date Time Location on self - defense and competition utilizing 115 Sat. Feb. 19 2:00 p.m. CC punching and kicking techniques. Major a '` benefits include the development of BROOKLYN CENTER PRESCHOOL 2000 discipline, self - confidence, self - esteem and Where Fun & Learning Come Together! �J)r self - control, which carry over into daily life Limited openings for winter session. Registration accepted and help improve concentration, focus and immediately on a space availability basis. The preschool even schoolwork. Classes are open to anyone program at the Brooklyn Center Community Center is for children ages 8 and up. It is a great family activity. 3 -5 years old. Children must have turned 3 by September, 1999 Advanced class; attendance requires taking the beginning class or and be toilet trained. If you would like more information on the the instructor's permission. Class #52 meets at CC on January costs, days and times, please call Kathy at (612) 569 -3405. For 26, February 16 & March 15. Registration Fee $20.00/8 parents considering sending their child to our preschool next fall, sessions for beginner class, $45.00/18 sessions for advanced class, we invite you to come and observe. Observation provides an plus equipment costs as necessary. Instructor Robert Frankovich, excellent opportunity for parents to meet the teachers, ask 3rd degree Black Belt with 19 years experience and has been questions about the curriculum and make the right choice for their teaching for 11 years. Beginner #53; Advanced 52. child. We are currently taking names for the fall waiting list. There # Days Begins Time Location is no charge to go on the list. Interested persons will be notified of 52 W &M Jan. 19 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake fall openings in late April. Children may participate once or twice 53 Mon. Jan. 24 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake a week. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS After school programs enable students to explore fields outside the regular school curriculum, are held immediately after school and are designed to acquaint elementary students with a new skill or to enjoy a new activity. Classes are offered in cooperation with community education departments of Brooklyn Center, Osseo & Anoka school districts. Flyers are distributed to children at school. Registration for classes is on a first -come, first -served basis. If you would like more information, please contact Sue in the recreation office, (612) 569 -3406. Fair Oaks Jim Hostad (612) 533 -2246 Palmer Lake Duane Fenske (612) 561 -1930 Garden City Jeanne Tamura (612) 561 -9768 Willow Lane Andy Swatzke (612) 561 -9272 Orchard Lane Leslie Green (612) 533 -1645 Earle Brown Linda Siverson -Hall (612) 561 -1159 21 m f o � , ° 1 - 1 7 r i .... . .o Celebrate The The calendar of events is subject to change. If you would like more information about events or are interested in serving on the committee, contact Phil Cohen, Chair of Year 2000 Steering Committee at (612) 560 -9265. JANUARY JULY First Party of the Millennium 25th Annual 4th of July Invitational Legion Baseball Monday, January 3, 1 -9 p.m., Brooklyn Center Community Saturday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 4, Brooklyn Center High Center - Slide into the new century. Have fun while helping School others. Bring a can of food for CEAP and use the swimming pool and water slide for $1.50! Price is good for all ages. 4th of July Lighting Contest Tuesday, July 4 - Decorate the outside of your home for the July Winter Family Fun Day 4th holiday. Contest is open to any resident of Brooklyn Center. Saturday, January 22, 2 -4 p.m., Brooklyn Center Central Prizes to best decorated homes. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Park - FREE! Snow sculptures, sleigh rides, special Rotary. activities. Souvenirs /memorabilia for sale. (If no snow, Sarle Brown Heritage Center Open House Hayrides.) Sunday, July 9 - Tour the beautiful Earle Brown Heritage Center. Refreshments, entertainment, displays, time capsule opening. FEBRUARY 89th Birthday Celebration AUGUST Friday, February 11, 5 -10 p.m., Brooklyn Center Community National Night Out Center - Buffet dinner, program, entertainment, dance. Cost: Tuesday, August 1 - Brooklyn Center neighborhoods. $25.00 /person. Reservations must be made in advance. Other August events may include Summer Frolics and public safety Fireworks open house. Friday, February 11, 7 p.m., Brooklyn Center Central Park - All welcome. FREE! SEPTEMBER All Class Reunion - Brooklyn Center High School APRIL Saturday, September 30, 6 p.m. - 1 a.m., Brooklyn Center Prayer Breakfast Hilton Hotel - Cost: $30.00 /person. Invitations will go out Saturday, April 8, 8 a.m., Earle Brown Heritage Center - sometime after January 1. For more information, call Bob Ellingson Information about cost and speaker will be available later. at (612) 931 -3065. Other April events may include spring games and school events. Other September events may include a swim day at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, school events, community reunion. MAY Dudley/Budweiser Softball Qualifier OCTOBER Saturday, May 20, Brooklyn Center Central Park - Free Kid Halloween Party spectator admission. Saturday, October 28,1 -3 p.m., Brooklyn Center Community Center - $3.50 /child. For ages 12 and under. Other May events may include community softball games. Other October events may include The Book Event/Annual meeting of the Historical Society, open house at the new Family JUNE Resource Center. Dudley/Budweiser Softball Tournament Friday, June 16 - Sunday, June 18, Brooklyn Center Central NOVEMBER Park - Admission is $7 /weekend pass or $3 /day. Holiday Bazaar Sarle Brown Days Festival Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Park Center High School - Free admission. Thursday, June 22 - Saturday, June 24, Brooklyn Center Central Park - Events include parade, ice cream social, fireworks, DECEMBER arts & crafts fair, kid's fishing contest, family fun & games, l OK/2 mile walk/run, entertainment, teen event, and lots of fun. December events will include Holly Sunday at the Brooklyn Center Community Center and a New Year's Eve Ball at Brookdale. 22 ] r73L yf � 6 Minemiurn Fur, or; 6 Brool y n Center's `� •° t B i * rthdaij Of The New Millennium Friday, February 11, 2000 Brooklyn Center Community Center 694 &c Shingle Creek Parkway 5:00 P.M. Social Hour 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner 7:00 P.M. FIREWORKS (Central Park) 7:30 P.M. Dessert - Program - Entertainment 8:00 P.M. Community Get Together /Dance Cost $25.00/Person - includes buffet dinner, program and entertainment (Paid reservation must be made in advance at the Brooklyn Center Community Center.) Reservation Deadline: January 31, 2000, space permitting. Visa and MasterCard accepted (Limit of 200 - Reservations available on a first -come, first- served basis.) Questions, call Phil at (612) 560 -9265. FIREWORKS ! 7 P.M. Central Park, located in back of City Hall/Community Center Come one, come all! Everyone welcome! FREE! 23 • i ' i • I LET THE SILVER SLIPPER DANCERS BROOKDALE AREA LIBRARY ENTERTAIN YOU! Let the Silver Slipper Dancers entertain at your next club meeting Located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. It is open Monday - or special event. ENJOY a fun repertoire of dances set to Thursday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 10 a.m. Broadway hits and nostalgic favorites. All members of this dance - 5 p.m. General information, (612) 847 -5600; reference group are 50 years or older. For more information, or if you would information, (612) 847 -5610; Renewal information (612) 847 - like to find out more about becoming one of the dancers, call Bev 5601; TTY (612) 847 -5606. (612) 425 -4704. Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services Department. Storytimes Tuesdays, Jan. 25 - April 4 - 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 27 - March 23 - 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS Children of all ages and families. CONSTITUTION HALL in the Brooklyn Center Community No registration required for storytimes - Free. Center is available for business meetings and private functions. It is a great place to host a family reunion, shower, graduation or anniversary party. The building may also be reserved for overnight One World Music Celebrations functions. Room set -up, including tables, chairs, P.A. system and Leo & Kathy Lara - Sat., Jan. 22, 11 a.m. use of a small kitchen is included in the usage fee. This unique (Latin American Music) room can accommodate up to 190 persons with banquet style Piper's Crow Trio - Sat. Feb. 19, 11 a.m. seating and 250 for lecture style. Brooklyn Center Community (Celtic Music) Center is a smoke free building and alcohol is not permitted. To Kogen Taiko Drummers - Sat., March 18, 11 a.m. find out more about fees and availability, call Lois (612) 569 -3400. For group pool rental information, call Susan at (612) 569 -3317. ( "Big Drums" from Japan) (No registration required for special programs - Free) ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY Kidlinks EDUCATION ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS Kidlinks Tutoring on Tuesday evenings 5:30 - 7 p.m. in February The Robbinsdale Community Education Center offers programs and March. and classes for adults with disabilities: Personal Empowerment, Fibromyalgia Support and Magnificent Singles MS Support Groups. For class information, call (612) 520 -0298 Voice or (612) BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB 504-4949 F TDD. The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation & Services Department. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month through May at I COURAGE CENTER p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The purpose of the organization is to promote social, Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities and sensory cultural and civic activities for area women. Annual dues are $6. impairments. Courage Center sponsors activities for all ages and Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for informative and abilities including day camps, field trips, special events and entertaining programs. January 11, Professor Piano. February 8, competitive and recreational sports. Call (612) 520 -0473 Voice or Sliver Slipper Dancers. March 14, Bingo - Scholarship Fundraiser, (612) 520 -0405 TDD for a program calendar. A separate brochure April 11, The Three C's Band and election of officers. May 9 listing activities and programs are available for individuals who are features our spring luncheon, baby shower for CEAP, scholarship deaf or hard of hearing. Tutoring in academic skills, in preparing award presentation and wonderful CODA entertainers. All are for the GED test and the written driver's test is available by welcome. Trips are sponsored monthly to area attractions. On appointment, call (612) 520 -0554. January 26, Old Log Theater; February 26, Chanhassen Theater; March 28, Mystery Trip; April 26, New Ulm; May 23 Little Mountain Settlement. Complete information about these trips is NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM available at the monthly meetings. Join us for the fun! For This program is free to adults with serious and persistent mental information call, (612) 561 -4905. illness who live in Hennepin County. The drop -in center offers a variety of recreation activities: table games, athletics, socialization, fitness and community outings. In addition, there are opportunities GIFT CERTTFMCATM in women's, men's and spiritual groups. If you would like more information on the program, please call ( 612) 535 -6069 or better Give the gift of FUN! Gift certificates are available for any amount yet, drop -in! A calendar of events is available upon request. Come and may be used for classes, a community center membership and see us at 5510 W. Broadway in the Crystal Gallery Mall, #215 -A. merchandise. The are available at the community center. 24 Community Bulletin Board cont. TEMDANCES Program and Class Locations All junior high students in grades 7 - 9 are invited. Get your friends together for fim and excitement on the dates listed below and come Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS) - 6500 Humboldt to the dances at North View Junior High School located at 69th and Zane Ave N. All your favorite music will be played by a DJ and Community Center (CC) - 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway lots of surprises are in store. Foosball tables are also available for The Crossings/Estates - 6201 N. Lilac Dr. play. Refreshments will be sold. A junior high picture I.D. is The Crossings/Manor - 6125 N. Lilac Dr. required for admission. Entry fee is $5 at the door. For grades 7 - Earle Brown Terrace - 6100 Summit Dr. N. 9 only. Earle Brown School - 5900 Humboldt Ave. N January 21 7 - 9:45 p.m. Fair Oaks School - 5600 65th Ave. N February 25 7 - 9:45 p.m. Garden City School - 3501 65th Ave. N March 17 7 - 9:45 p.m. North View Junior High - 69th & Zane Ave. April 14 7 - 9:45 p.m. Orchard Lane School - 6201 Noble Ave. N Questions, call Joe at (612) 569 -3382. Palmer Lake School - 7300 W. Palmer Lake Dr. Park Center High School - 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. Willow Lane School - 7020 Pent' Ave. N. NORTHWEST SUBURBAN SKI PROGRAM BROOKLYN CENTER MOMS CLUB Like to Alpine ski and want great The MOMS Club is a National nonprofit organization specifically P g P Y people to ski with? This group is for at -home mothers everywhere. It helps you feel good about your for you! Join us on Wednesdays in . decision to stay home with your children and gives you the January and February as we enjoy opportunity to share activities with other at -home mothers and their the beauty of winter and local ski ? . children. The Brooklyn Center MOMS Club has daytime meetings areas. Call the Crystal Recreation ' with interesting speakers and discussions, park play days, Department at (612) 53 1 -0052 to t r playgroups for preschool children, babysitting coops, activity receive a brochure with all the groups like arts & crafts, and a monthly MOMS night out. We also details.. ' } perform service projects to help needy children in our community. — New members welcome. For information, call Melanie at (612) Trip dates and locations are: 585 -4752 or Mary at (612) 561 -1182. Dates Location ALL CLASS REUNION - BROOKLYN CENTER January 12 Afton Alps HIGH SCHOOL January 19 Welch Village If you are a graduate of Brooklyn Center High School, mark your January 26 Wild Mountain calendar now for the event of the year. Saturday, September 30, February 2 Afton Alps 2000 from 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. at the Brooklyn Center Hilton Hotel. February 9 Welch Village Cost is $30 per person. Invitations will go out sometime after February 16 Make -up date January 1. For more information, call Bob Ellingson at (612) 931- 3065. The All Class Reunion is part of Brooklyn Center's Year 2000 celebration. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SOFTBALL LEAGUES Located in the Humboldt Square Shopping Center, 6826 Humboldt Brooklyn Center Recreation Department offers a variety of softball Ave N. Open Mondays, 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Tuesday - Friday, 9 leagues to fit your team's needs. Men's, women's, co -rec and a.m. - 5 p.m. Services include an after school tutoring program for industrial leagues are offered. All leagues are USSSA sanctioned children ages 9 to 13, Adult Basic Education, and English as a and include opportunities for state tournament play. Registration is Second Language. Service providers co- located at the Resource limited. For more information, call Joe at (612) 569 -3382. Center include a community health outreach worker, Hennepin County Economic Assistance case worker and a Metro HRA coordinator. The center is funded by the Northwest Hennepin BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND Family Services Collaborative Grant and is staffed and The band is sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park administered by Brooklyn Center School District #286. Decisions about the center are made by an advisory council consisting of Recreation Departments and is open to all post high school age people who live and work in the Brooklyn Center community. If men and women. Practice is Monday evenings at North View Jr. you are interested in serving on the Advisory Council, volunteering High. New members are welcome. For more information, call at the center, or if you would like more information about services, (612) 569 -3400. Director Jane Ruohoniemi. call Linda at (612) 561 -2481. 25 I Community Bulletin Board cont. EARLE BROWN DAYS FESTIVAL ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR - Crafter Information The 28th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, June 22 - 24 November 4, 2000 at the spacious Park Center High School. We Celebrate the fun at the 18th Annual Earle offer shopper's free admission, parking, coffee and coat check. Brown Days Festival. FUN for the whole %ti Refreshments and child care are available throughout the day. The family. If you are interested in getting a unit in cost is $40 per space for applications submitted by June 1. Each the parade or in participating as an exhibitor i space is 10'x 10' which includes an 8' table and two chairs. If you BN(MINNECQtIERe are a crafter and would like more information, call the Brooklyn the arts and crafts fair, call Sue at (612) 569- ��ry. "' Center Communi Center at 612 569 -3400. Items must be 3406. New for Year 2000, music and fireworks �' ( ) will be on Saturday. handcrafted by the seller. A valid Minnesota seller's sales tax permit is required. Information, rules and an application form will be mailed to you in March. This popular event is sponsored by (Schedule subject to change.) Brooklyn Center Community Activities, Recreation and Services Thursday, June 22 Department. Parade, 59th & Dupont to 69th & Dupont Friday, June 23 *Mini - 500 Tournament, Community Center *Pool Event, Community Center C Ice Cream Social & Entertainment, Brookdale Saturday, June 24 (612) 561 - 3239 *10K & 2 Mile Walk/Run, Central Park trail 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course Kids' Fishing Contest, Shingle Creek 5500 N. Lilac Dr., Brooklyn Center Arts & Crafts Fair, Central Park (across Hwy. 100 from Brookdale Mall) Family Fun & Games, Central Park Open to the public! Reservations taken! Other Activities & Entertainment, Central Park Club rental! Snack bar! Concert, Central Park Company parties & tournaments invited! League and golf lesson information will be available in the spring Fireworks, Central Park recreation brochure. *Denotes fee. PARADE The Earle Brown Days Parade, sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Neighbors Flelpingr Neighbors Lions Club, is scheduled for Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. The parade route runs from 59th & Dupont to 69th & Dupont. This Volunteer Drivers Needed spectacular event has grown to be one of the top parades in the State. If your business, club or organization would like to be a Can you spare just a few hours a month? parade participant, call Sue at (612) 569 -3406 for an application. Deadline for application is May 15. Transport seniors to their medical appointments. ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR - Exhibitor Applications Available Please call the number listed below if you can help! Would you like to be an exhibitor for the 11 th annual Earle Brown To drive residents of Brooklyn Center, call Betty at (612) Days Arts & Crafts Fair? The show will be held outdoors on Sat. 529 -1252 June 24 from 9 a.m. to dark in Brooklyn Center Central Park, 694 & Shingle Creek Parkway. Registration fee is $45 per space. There are a limited number of half spaces at a cost of $30. Items must be handcrafted. To request an application form, call (612) 569 -3406. FUN SUMMER JOBS VOLUNTEERS WANTED WORKING WITH CHILDREN There are openings on the Earle Brown Days Board of Directors Soccer Instructor, Sports Camp Instructor, T -ball & Softball which meets at 7:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Instructor, Drop -In Center Leader and Puppetry Leader. Hourly City Hall. Volunteers will also be needed for Earle Brown Days wage range: $5.50 completed 10th grade - $10, based on college festival committees: Arts and Crafts Fair and Family Fun & Games. degree and experience working with children. Applications are For more information about volunteering for a committee or the available at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. For board of directors, please call Sue at (612) 569 -3406. information, call Kathy at (612) 569 -3405. 26 The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and West Hennepin Community Services. Participants must preregister. For persons not living in one of the communities listed above, call for registration information and add $5 to the fee. West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West and Northwest Hennepin areas. Services include information and referral, advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/recreation clubs and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are interested in participating in "non- adapted" parks and recreation programs. For information and registration procedures, call Renee at (612) 988 -4178. Out and About Wednesday Night Social For boys and girls ages 5 -12. This is a unique opportunity for kids Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a group to get out and explore the metropolitan area. Come join us on of people? Come join us Wednesdays for parties, movies and other Saturday afternoons January 29, February 19 and March 11 when fun activities. This social program is designed for moderately we go "out and about." Transportation and supervision will be involved adults. We meet at Crystal Community Center, 4800 provided from Kerber Park warming house in Maple Grove or Douglas Dr., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., January 12 - March 8. The fee is Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins. The cost is $20 plus $25 with a ratio of 1 staff per 10 participants. the activity fee. Call to see what we have planned for you. Adult Super Bowl Party! Were planning a great party on Super Bowl Sunday, Teen Explorers - Celebrate Being a Teen! January 30, from 5 - 9 p.m. The party fee is $7 by Here's a fun way to get out with friends. Teen Explorers is a great pre-registration. stration. Call for all the exciting details. ;, >:'iN I �n� �.'` place to make new friends too. Come join us on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Eishenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins. The fee is $35 and we meet January 12 - March 8. St. Patrick's Dance On Saturday, March 18 adults and teens can come and enjoy a great evening of DJ music and dancing. The dance will be at t k '; Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive, from 7 - 9 p.m. Youth, Teen & Adult Pay $3 at the door; preregistration is not required. Staff are Bowling welcome to stay at no cost. Join your friends for America's ( favorite sport! (Youth, teens and adults will play separately.) We On The Town bowl on Saturdays at Doyles, Want to experience some area night life? All you need to do is join 5000 W. Broadway in Crystal, us for this popular fun night out when we visit various night clubs, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., January restaurants and sporting events. This social group is for adults 1 15 - March 11. League fee is $25 living independently or semi independently who need minimal plus $2.50 for each week bowled. supervision. We meet on Saturday night, January 15 - March 11; Adult bowling is also offered at times and dates will vary. Cost is $20 plus the event fee. Call and Village North Lanes, 7500 Zane find out if this group is right for you. Ave N in Brooklyn Park, 1 -3 p.m., January 16 - March 4. League fee is $25 plus $3 for each week bowled. Pet Owner's Opportunity Basketball If you have a pet and are interested in being A program for adults 18 and over. Both the competitive league a part of a person's life who has a and the skill building teams play 6:30 -8:00 p.m. The fee is $25. developmental disability, we like to meet The leagues play at Sunny Hollow Elementary School, 8808 you. Pet Pals is designed to have volunteers Medicine Lake Rd., New Hope January - March. The Monday and their pets visit local adult group homes. night competitive league is for individuals with or without Share in the joy your pet can bring into disabilities. If you don't want to be in the competitive league, come people's lives. To find out more about this opportunity, call Renee and join our fun skill building team on Thursdays. at (612) 988 -4178. 27 Aquatic Activities In an effort to better serve participants, we are asking you to PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS indicate your child's swim level on the registration form. If you Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 18 - 36 have any questions about what level to place your child or months old. One parent must accompany the child in the water. about the swim activities, call Susan at (612) 569 -3317. Children must wear plastic training pants, no diapers. Registration ...... .... :; ,:::..;;:; ::::::::..::::: s:::>::>::>::»:::»>::>;:::<::<:::•;:<:•»:•;>;;:•::•:>;;>;;;:.:::.::::•; :::.:;;; >�:�•;::;::,:.;:;::::.. .. ..... _..... Fe $33.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location Swim Lesson Levels 400 Tues. Jan. 18 5:45 p.m. CC 401 Tues. Jan. 18 6:20 p.m. CC 402 Thurs. Jan. 20 5:45 p.m. CC For children 4 years old and up. When registering, please 403 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:20 p.m. CC indicate child's swim lesson level. For day and time of lessons, ` 404 Sat. Jan. 22 10:45 a.m. CC see Preschool and Children Swim Lessons. Level 1: Water Exploration PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS Introduces independent floating, kicking, gliding and breath American Red Cross classes for control. The focus is on allowing the child to become comfortable a children 4 years of age and older. in water and work on beginner skills. f Some children may be tested the first day to assure correct swim level. Level 2: Primary Skills Classes have an average ratio of 5 Introduces the fundamentals of the front and back crawl and students/instructor. Parents do not rhythmic breathing. Students must be able to float on their front accompany child in water. Classes 30 and back independently. mm. Classes once a week, $33.00110 weeks # Day Begins Time Location Level 3: Stroke Readiness 405 Tues. Jan. 18 5:45 p.m. CC Builds on the skills of level 2. The focus is on stroke improvement 406 Tues. Jan. 18 6:20 p.m. CC and introduces the whip kick and treading water. Students must 407 Tues. Jan. 18 6:55 p.m. CC have the ability to swim 20 yards front and back crawl. 408 Tues. Jan. 18 7:30 p.m. CC 409 Thurs. Jan. 20 5:45 p.m. CC Level 4: Stroke Development 410 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:20 p.m. CC Works on the breaststroke, sidestroke and safety skills. Students 411 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:55 p.m. CC develop endurance and confidence in previously learned strokes. 412 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. CC Students must be able to swim 40 yards front and back crawl. 413 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. CC 414 Sat. Jan. 22 9:35 a.m. CC Level 5: Stroke Refinement 415 Sat. Jan. 22 10:10 a.m. CC 416 Sat. Jan. 22 10:45 a.m. CC Students coordinate and refine key strokes. Butterfly is introduced. FOR PRESCHOOL &KINDERGARTEN ONLY Students must have passed level 4 or swim 50 yards of front and 417 Mon. Jan. 17 10:00 a.m. CC back crawl and demonstrate the scissors kick. 418 Wed. Jan. 19 10:00 a.m. CC Day classes twice a week $33.00/5 weeks Level 6: Skill Proficiency FOR PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN ONLY Students polish strokes to allow swimming with more ease, 419 M & W Jan. 17 10:35 a.m. CC efficiency and power over greater distances. Students must swim 420 M & W Feb. 21 10:35 a.m. CC 20 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke and 75 yards of front and back crawl. Level 7: Advanced Skills ADULT & SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS Men and women ages 16 and up. The focus is on individual needs Students perfect strokes and an emphasis on personal safety and and everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. Classes 50 min. rescue skills. Students must be able to swim 10 yards butterfly and Registration Fee $40.00/10 Lessons. 50 yards breaststroke, sidestroke and 100 yards front and back # Day Begins Time Location crawl. 421 Tues. Jan. 18 7:30 p.m. CC 422 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:30 p.m. CC i:::: ibw. ,.<:: :%:awa, %s3:fa•,'•.«ws:•u >:ee:'^ wad. c" ta5a�.s'•:.'1:'.H >#�vY.tir':: .awak.;: #i• ": 28 Aquatic Activities continued ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS - Scheduled SPRINGBOARD DIVING X , Scheduled times for individuals of all ages with physical or Learn forward & back approaches, setting board for developmental disabilities. Ratio of one student to one instructor. spring, terms, positions & basic front & back dives. Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration Fee $60.00/10 Must be level 3 swimming ability. Registration Fee Lessons. $45.00 /10 Lessons. Classes 50 min. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 423 Tues. Jan. 18 6:55 p.m. CC 433 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. CC 424 Sat. Jan. 22 10:45 a.m. CC 434 Sat. Jan. 22 10:00 a.m. CC ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement LIFEGUARD TRAINING For individuals of all ages with physical or developmental Focusing on the skills needed to be a lifeguard, this course will disabilities. Ratio of one student to one instructor. Missed lessons emphasize victim recognition, surveillance and equipment based will not be made up. Reg. Fee $6 for one 30 minute lesson. rescues. Includes Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional # Day Begins Time Location Rescuer. Must be 15 years old by last day of class and pass a pre- 425 By arrangement only, Call (612) 569-3317. course test. Class meets Thursday, Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16 (6- 9 p.m.) Saturday, March 11 & 18 (8-4 p.m.) Registration Fee PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - By Arrangement $160.00 includes materials. For all levels, children or adults. Class ratio of one student to one # Day Begins Time Location instructor. Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration Fee 435 See above for dates and times. CC $12 for one 30 minute lesson. # Day Date Time Location SCUBA DIVING 426 By arrangement only. Call (612) 569-3317. Discover the adventures of our world underwater. Become a certified scuba diver! Fun and safety are emphasized. All COMPETITIVE equipment is provided. Minimum age 12. Registration Fee For individuals who may be interested in joining a swim team. $269.00/2 Sessions. Classes 7 hours. Stroke analysis and development, workouts and basic fitness will # Day Dates Time Location be emphasized. Reg. Fee $60.00/10 Lessons. Classes I hour. 436 Sat. & Sun. Jan. 22 & 23 8:30 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 427 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:55 p.m. CC SEA KAYAKING FOR BEGINNERS You will learn about mandatory equipment, how to paddle WATER SAFETY AIDE correctly, how to maneuver a Kayak and how to get back into your Designed to prepare ages 12 and up to assist instructors with Kayak if it capsizes. Ages 8 and up. Registration Fee $35.00/1 various American Red Cross swimming classes. Students will Session. Includes equipment needed. Class 4 hours. learn the skills and techniques to aid in the instruction of quality # Day Date Time Location lessons. This class will offer students the chance to work with 437 Sun. Jan. 16 3:00 p.m. CC experienced instructors during our swim lesson program. 438 Sun. Feb. 6 3:00 p.m. CC Registration Fee $60.00/10 Lessons. Class I hour. 439 Sun. March 5 3:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 428 Tues. Jan. 18 5:45 p.m. CC SEA KAYAK ESKIMO ROLLING CLASS 429 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:20 p.m. CC If you capsize in a sea kayak, rolling is the best way to upright yourself. Learning and knowing how to roll a kayak will help you AMERICAN RED CROSS GUARD START to feel confidant when paddling. All needed equipment is included A program for youth ages 12-14 that provides a foundation for in course fee. Bring your own nose clips or snorkel masks. future Lifeguard Training. Must be able to swim the front crawl Minimum age 16. Registration Fee $40.00/1 Session. Class 2 continuously for 25 yards, tread water for one minute and submerge hours. and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater. All materials included # Day Date Time Location in fee. Registration Fee $60.00/4 Lessons. Classes 3 hours. 440 Sun. Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 441 Sun. Feb. 6 7:00 p.m. CC 430 Mon. Jan. 17 5:45 p.m. CC 442 Sun. March 5 7:00 p.m. CC ADULT CPR NORTH VIEW POOL What would you do if a member of your family or co-worker North View Pool, 69th & Zane Ave. N is available for rental. stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible heart attack? Lifeguards provided for all rentals. Learn how to handle these emergencies in this American Red Cross Reservations are requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. Adult CPR course. Registration fee $30.00/1 Session. Includes instruction and all materials. Class 4 hours at Community Center. # Day Date Time Location *NEW Lap Swim at North View Pool. Cost $1 per person. Pay 431 Wed. Feb. 9 5:30 p.m. CC the lifeguard on duty. Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 9 p.m. For further 432 Mon. March 6 5:30 p.m. CC information, call Susan at (612) 569-3317. 29 Brooklyn Center Communit-y Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway ■ (612) 569 -3441 (24 Hour Recorded Information Line) Memberships Memberships entitle the member to use the Olympic swimming pool, water slide, exercise room and sauna during recreational or "open" periods. Family memberships include husband, wife and their children 20 years of age and under living at home. For additional information, call (612) 569 -3400. 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 (612) 569 -3400. MEMBERSHIP RATES 1 month 3 month 6 month 1 year Family $32.00 $86.00 $145.00 $248.00 Wate Slide Schedule r Individual $20.00 $50.00 $ 80.00 $134.00 Senior $12.00 $32.00 $ 61.00 $112.00 Monday & Friday (Brooklyn Center senior residents only) 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday GENERAL ADMISSION 6 to 9 p.m. With Water Slide Without Water Slide Saturday Sunday Senior Adult (62 & over) $3.75 $2.25 1 to 9 P.M. 1 to 5 p.m. Adult (18 & over) $4.50 $3.00 Youth (15 -17) $4.00 $2.50 The recreation department reserves the right to Children (6 -14) $3.75 $2.25 open the water slide during non - scheduled Children (5 &under) $2.50 $1.00 tunes. Children who are under 52" tall and wish to use the water slide must demonstrate proficiency in front crawl or be accompanied by Exercise Room & Sauna Schedule Open Swim Schedule an adult. Monday Bargain Days Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Ages With Slide Without Slide 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 18- $3.00 $I. 18 -61 3.75 2.25 25 Wednesday Wednesday 15 -17 3.25 1.75 (Adults only 8- 9 a.m.) (Adults only 8 - 9 a.m.) 6 -14 3.00 1.50 5 & under 2.00 .50 Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday Holidays not included 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 8 - 9 p.m.) & 8 - 9 p.m.) Lockers - Coin - operated lockers are provided. Secure your belongings for 25¢ Saturday Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1 to 9 P.M. Game Room - with a pool table, air hockey, (Adults only: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) video games and pinball machines is located next to the concession stand on the upper level. Sunday Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. Pool & Water Slide Holiday Hours The use of the exercise room is limited to 15 years and older and the sauna to 18 years and Closed older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even if accompanied by an adult. Christmas - Dec. 25 Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. The wading pool New Year's Day - Jan. 1 is open to children S years and younger ONLYwhen supervised by a parent. Open Christmas Eve Day The "Play Corner" - CHILDCARE is provided for parents swimming at the Dec. 24 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. community center. Minimum age is four months. Cost is $1.25 /child for I% hours. New Year's Eve (Additional time $1 /hour.) See Childcare, page 10. Dec. 31 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Concession Stand - Visit our concession stand located on the upper level of the community center. Popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs, candy, pizza, sandwiches, fresh baked cookies and a variety of beverages are available for purchase. Registration and General Information REGISTRATION INFORMATION Senior Adult Discount Discipline Begins Saturday, January 8 at the Senior adults, 62 years & older, who are To insure a quality experience for all Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Center residents will receive $5 children, a policy of discipline has been Community Center. off the fee of any adult activity class $20 created. Students will be given the rules Please make checks or more. This does not apply to supplies, of class orally on the first day of class. payable to the Ci1y of special senior classes which are already Students who don't follow the established Brooklyn Center. Visa " ° reduced or classes less than $20. Other rules set by the instructor will be given and MasterCard are exceptions noted in class descriptions. one warning. If they choose not to follow now accepted. the rules a second time, they will be sent Swim Lesson Registration - Jan. 8 Refund Procedure home from class and will not be allowed Begins at 9:00 a.m. Requests for refunds must be made at to return. No money refunded. Numbers handed out at 8:30 a.m. least 24 hours before the first class. If you Ali Other Class Registration - Jan. 8 find it necessary to cancel after the first Late Pickup Fee Begins at 11:00 a.m. class, make your request 24 hours before If a child is not picked up immediately Numbers handed out at 10:30 a.m. the second class. The class will be after class, a $5 fee will be charged for Registration continues until classes fill. prorated. Refund checks will be mailed to every 10 minutes after class ending time. participants; please allow 2 -3 weeks. Senior Adult Registration - Jan. 7 Auxiliary Aids Begins Friday, Jan. 7. Numbers handed Refund Procedure for Holiday and Auxiliary aids for persons with out in parking lot until 8:30 a.m. when One -Day Classes disabilities are available upon request at doors open. Registration begins Requests for refunds must be made at least 96 hours in advance. For more immediately. least seven days before the class date. information, please call the director at Sorry, no refunds will be issued later than (612) 569 -3407. Persons with hearing Mail -In Registration seven days before the class date. or speech impairment are served by Mail -In registration accepted beginning the MN Relay Service, 1- 800 -627- Jan. 10. Complete registration form on Inclement Weather 3529 (TTYNoice). the back page. Please include payment. If classes or other recreation activities are Mail to: Brooklyn Center Recreation canceled due to inclement weather, we Art /Cooking/Holiday Class Department, 6301 Shingle Creek will attempt to make them up. Sometimes Participants Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. circumstances beyond our control do not Young artists and cooks may get food, make this possible. paint, glue or other art media on their Phone- In/Fax -In Registration clothing and shoes while in class. Phone -In and Fax -In registration Questionable weather? Children should dress in old clothes accepted beginning Jan. 10. Please have Programs may be canceled due to and/or bring an old paint shirt or apron. your current VISA or MasterCard weather conditions. Call (612) 569 -3442 number ready. Phone -In and Fax -In for a recorded message about activity Liability registration hours are Monday -Friday cancellations. Cancellations may be The Brooklyn Center Community 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For fax -In announced on WCCO -AM 830. Activities, Recreation and Services registration, please use registration form Department does not provide accident on back page. Fax # is (612) 569 -3434. Register Early insurance for participants in any of its Most of the programs or activities have a programs. Participants assume all Registration i a first -come, first- minimum and maximum number of inherent risk of injury from their served basis. . I nstructors are not registrants. Some fill to capacity within a involvement in programs or activities permitted to accept registration. The few days of the beginning of registration. outlined in this brochure. recreation department reserves the right In other cases, if they appear to be under to cancel classes when an insufficient enrolled, we have to cancel activities New Area Code - 763 number of people have signed up. several days before the starting date. ECfective February 27, 2000, Brooklyn Waiting lists are kept for classes that are There have been instances where Center will get a new area code which full. there are sufficient requests and if individuals have expressed an interest in will replace 612. space a and an instructor are available, a program that has already been canceled. additional classes may be formed. In either case, it is highly advantageous to register early!! Recreation & Community Financial Assistance Office Limited financial assistance funds are Class attendance is limited to available to Brooklyn Center residents participants. Spectators, including 1 who could not otherwise take a class due parents, are not allowed except with to financial reasons. For information, call permission. This includes children. (612) 569-3400 the director at (612) 569 -3407. 31 0 0 Brooklyn Center's f 9 ,• f` Of The New Millennium f FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2000 Brooklyn Center Community Center Buffet Dinner! Program! Entertainment! Dance! Fireworks! For information, see page 23. .................. ......................... . ..... .---------......... ............................... Mail -In or Fax -In Registration Card Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission :Name Gender: Male Female The Parks and Recreation Commission meets Address the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. This Commission advises the City City Zip Council on the parks and recreation program Phone H) (� in Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, chairperson; Art Mead; John Russell; Tom Class Name Shinnick; Don Peterson; Gail Ebert; Richard Theis. Class # Location Child's Birthdate Amount Department Mission Form of a ent: ❑Check El Card Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Center p Ym that they may share in the God given right to Credit Card Information: El VISA 11 MasterCard beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the end that each may herein find the laughter of Card Holder's Name childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the Number Exp. Date companionship of old age, through a For Swim Lessons, please indicate level healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. i Registration card is for mail -in and fax -in only and will not be accepted before January 10, 2000. For registration information, seepage 31. Ciry're Bulk Rate BROOKLYN U.S. Postage CENTER PAID Mpls., MN 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Permft No. 2170 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430