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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 Edition 89 January-February Brooklyn Center's CITY WATCH A community newsletter published by the City of Brooklyn Center, No. 89 Jan /Feb 1994 Ut Rates To In crease The City Council has established improvements in the city's northwest new public utility rates effective neighborhood. € January 1, 1994. Recycling rates are also The new rates will increase the increasing for the first time. average family's utility bill by about Rates will be raised from $2.25 per month. The average bill for $1.05 per month to $1.25 seniors on the senior sanitary sewer per month. This rate rate would increase about $1 per increase reflects the increased a '�� month. The City's water rate remains costs for handling the growing variety of items among the lowest in the state, while which can now be recycled. To help reduce sewer and storm drainage rates are costs, recycling efforts in Brooklyn Center are about average. combined with those in Crystal and Robbinsdale. While every effort has been made to For more information see chart on page 3. contain costs, public utility operations have realized increases in costs for - • , - electricity at well and lift station pumps; for chemicals used to treat, water; and for the natural gas used to heat es also increased as a result City garage to be remodeled of a policy change which was made The city public works garage will undergo two years ago. For many years, water extensive remodeling this spring and summer. and sewer rates were subsidized by The garage, which is located on Shingle Creek interest earned on capital project Parkway at Shingle Creek, houses the City's reserves. In other words, the charges street, park and vehicle maintenance and to utility customers were not enough to public utility operations. pay all the costs of operating the The utility. The difference was made up remodeling from interest earnings. In 1992 that will correct a INSIDE SCOOP subsidy began being phased out. The number of Remodeling Cont. 2 result is that by 1996 utility rates will safety and Business Connection 2 pay for the entire cost of operating the ventilation First -time home buyers 3 water and sewer systems. problems, Taxes 3 This phase out is due to the need to and will Blood drive 4 maximize the amount in the capital include Success by Six seminar 4 projects reserves. In 1994 and 1995 adding or Recycling winners 4 the City will be considering several improving Snow removal insert large capital projects, including two fire and Christmas tree disposal insert $1 million sanitary sewer projects and explosion City calendar insert major storm drainage Cont. on page 2 Page 1 M��� BUSINESS Remodeling cont, from page 1 walls, and relocating and upgrading the �■ CONNECTION hazardous materials ' storage area. In ■.■ addition, the existing / office space will be `I MEN Company: Mahoney remodeled to include / MEN Broadcast Media Group Inc. additional work spac I I Owners: Tim Mahoney - for public utility \` principal shareholder operations as well as a new office wing. The Address Current address: heated vehicle storage 6601 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, Brooklyn Center area will also be Moving Dec. 31, 1993, to: 5001 Drew Ave. North, Brooklyn Center expanded to provide additional indoor parking space Product /service: Advertising agency specializing in for large equipment including sweepers television, film, video production and media placement. and the aerial bucket truck. Some of Mahoney's clients: ABRA Auto Body & The project is estimated to cost Glass. Kennedy Transmission, World Wide Pictures and $1.375 million. Most of the cost will be Big Wheel Rossi paid from the City's capital improvements fund, which are reserves business Years business: December marks the 5th year in the held for improvements to City buildings s. and parks. Public utilities funds will Square footage: 3,000 in new facility with plans to also pay a portion of the cost expand. Remodeling is expected to be complete Number of employees: 4: Tim Mahoney, president; by the end of 1994. Mary Brown, business manager; Dean Ward, media director; Robin Byrne, administrative assistant. Biggest contribution to the City ?: "Our community 4i focus has been more towards larger projects like the Salvation Army's Harbour Lights programs - to help the homeless." r What do you contribute to your business' success ?: Our integrity and reputation in providing the best possible service to our clients. We are known for creative television advertising that aims straight for the heart-doesn't cost an arm and a leg ... and productively returns the bottom line. What has the City done to help you succeed ?: "Brad Hoffman, director of community development, has been very helpful in helping us with the development of ourbusiness in the City and with our move to our new facility. Building Official Clay Larson and Inspector Dave Fisher have also been very helpful in the construction of our new facility. What, if any, major plans do you have for your company ?: We plan to expand our facility to include a sound stage for filming television commercials and Take 1- -Tim Mahoney, president of videos, along with employee expansion. Mahoney Broadcast Media Group, plays an important role in the company's success both behind the camera and in front of the scenes. City Watch Page 2 Now first -time home buyers can get below market rat es Below market rate mortgages are now current gross annual household income. being offered to first -time home buyers ■Your mortgage will be a fixed monthly payment, purchasing homes in Brooklyn Center. 30 year FHA, VA, conventional or uninsured Provided by the Minnesota Housing conventional loan. Finance Agency (MHFA), the Minnesota ■You must apply for the loan at a local City Participation Program (MCPP) has participating lender.* ■You are responsible for paying normal closing reserved more than $1,400,000 in costs, mortgage insurance premiums and fees. mortgage funds for first -time home ■Minimum down payment fees range from 0 to buyers purchasing homes in Brooklyn 5% of the purchase price, depending on the type Center. of mortgage loan you choose. Mortgage guidelines for the MCPP are as ■Loans have limited assumability. follows: ■Entry cost assistance can provide up to $2,500 ■To be classified as a first -time home buyer, toward required down payment and closing costs you cannot have owned a home in the last if your annual adjusted household income does three years. not exceed $28,000. Monthly payment assistance ■The interest rate is 6.25% with 1 /a discount of up to $120 per month is available from the points to be paid by the seller (an annual Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Home percentage rate of 7.033 %). Ownership Assistance Fund for persons with ■You may select an existing home up to a annual adjusted household .�. maximum purchase price of $85,000. incomes of $26,000 or less. ■Your maximum adjusted income may not *To obtain a brochure about be more than $39,680 annually. Determine the program including a list of '`'' approximate "adjusted" income by "€ ` subtracting $1,000 for each household participating lenders, call Ruth member who will live in the home from your at 569 -3304 or stop in City Hall. 1994 Public utility rates Cont. from page 1 What about taxes? 1993 Rate 1994 Rate 1993 1994 per quarter 'per quarter _ Water Typical 1000 Gallons $ 0.73 $ 0.82 property $73,000 $73,000 Minimum $ 7.00 $ 7.00 value in BC Sanitary Sewer Typical Residential $ 40.00 $ 42.50 Senior $ 22.00 $ 23.40 property $ 1,000 $ 1,039 Apartment $ 28.00 $ 29.75 tax per Commercial per 1000 $ 1.60 $ 1.70 year gal Amount of Storm Drainage tax dollar $ 180 $ 207 Residential per lot $ 6.00 $ 6.75 School & gov. bldgs $ 30.00 $ 33.75 goes to Multi- family and $ 72.00 $ 81.00 City churches per acre $135.00 Amount Commercial per acre $120.00 P - er month $ 15.00 $ 17.20 Recycling $ 3.15 $ 3.75 for City services City Watch Page 3 New patrol officer hits the streets On Monday, November 22, 1993, Rondle Townsend aii was sworn in as a patrol officer for the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Townsend is filling the position of Officer Richard Handy who retired on July 31, 1993, after 31 years of service to the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Officer Townsend is a graduate of Normandale Officer Rondle Townsend Community College. His resume includes the following positions: code enforcement officer with the Brooklyn Center Police Department, community services officer with the Coon Rapids Police Department and housing officer for the City of Minneapolis. Townsend resides in Coon Rapids with his wife, Cynthia and their 6 -month old daughter. Please join us in welcoming Officer Rondle Townsend to the Brooklyn Center Police Department. To the Brooklyn Center Lions Club for their support during 1993 including sponsoring Entertainment in the Park and Give the gift of life ... donate blood other recreation activities. BC Blood Drive February 10 The City of Brooklyn Center will be hosting a blood drive on Thurs., Feb. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked outside the lower level of Brooklyn Center the community center. Donors must be 17 through 75 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and City Council must eat a good meal within four hours of donating. Mayor Each day 250 volunteer blood donors are needed to Todd Paulson help supply blood components to patients in area hospitals. Donating blood is safe, simple and takes Councilmembers only 40 minutes. Barbara Kalligher . Call the parks and recreation department at Kristen Mann 569 -3400 to schedule an appointment. If you have Dave Rosene any health requirement questions, please call the Celia Scott Printed on Memorial Blood Center nursing staff at 871 -3300, City Manager recyled paper extension 260 or 252. Gerald Splinter October Recycling Winners Service Directory 24 -hour emergency number Charles Bailey Police, Fire, Medical 911 1513 72nd Avenue North Non- emergency police 569 -3333 Roger Wheeler City Hall 569 -3300 3018 61st Avenue North TDD number 569 -3300 Tom Thielen Community Center 569 -3400 4812 69th Avenue North Genevieve Schrenk Business Hours 3408 50th Avenue North Mon -Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Page 4 City Watch Parks and Recreation ' 1994 Brochure Registration Information 569 -3400 569 -3404 TDD# a 1. Registration for winter classes and programs begins Sat., Jan. 8 at the Brooklyn Center Community Center (except where noted in class descriptions). Numbers will be distributed one hour prior to registration. Sorry, no phone registration. Registration for swim lessons, conducted at the community center and North View Jr. High pools, will begin at 9 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 8 at the community center. Sorry, mail registrations will not be accepted for swim lessons. Registration for other classes and activities begins at 11 a.m. Mail registrations will be processed beginning Mon. Jan. 10. Senior adult registration begins Fri., Jan. 7. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., registration follows. 2. On Sat. Jan. 8, the opening day of registration, a person may sign up for themself or their immediate family. After 3 p.m on this day, you may register for as many as you wish. 3. The parks and recreation office located in the community center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first -come, first -served basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee has been paid. The parks and recreation department reserves the right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient number of people have signed up. 5. Instructors will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity location. 6. Refund procedure: Requests for refunds must be made at least 24 hours before the first class session. There will be a $3 service charge. If you find it necessary to cancel after the first class, make your request 24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The class will be prorated plus there will be a $4 service charge. Refunds are mailed to participants in check form. Please allow 2 -3 weeks for your refund. The refund procedure for holiday classes and special one session classes are noted in the class description. 7. Sorry, no trip refunds unless cancelled by the parks and recreation department. 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has already been reached will be placed on a waiting list. Additional classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space and a competent instructor are available. 9. Senior adults, 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn Center will receive $10 off the registration fee of any adult activity class $20 or more. This does not apply to supplies, special senior classes which are already reduced, or classes less than $20. Other exceptions will be noted in class descriptions. 10. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children. For class locations see back page. �. Winter brochure Page 5 CHILDCARE SERVICE DEEP WATER WORKOUT The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents C Deep water workout, the latest in aqua exercise! Using a attending morning classes, programs, meetings or floatation belt, this class combines conditioning, aerobic swimming at the community center. The minimum B exercise and water jogging for an excellent over all body age is six months. The cost is $1 for each preschool workoutl Swimming skills are not required but participants child. The "PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday should be comfortable in deep water. (Great for those who Friday, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. beginning January 3. are overweight, have joint problems, are recovering from an (CLOSED: Dec. 20 - 31.) After classes or swimming, injury or are looking for a new experience in water parents are invited to relax in our concession area before exercise.) Floatation belts are furnished or you may bring picking up their child. Additional hours are offered for the your own aqua vest. Registration Fee $21.00/12 Sessions. exercise classes offered on Tuesday evening beginning Jan. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki Syslo #'s 14. 17: Kathy 4, 5:45 - 8 p.m. Berke #'s 15, 16. # Day Begins Time Location SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE 14 Mon. Jan. 17 11:15 a.m. CC This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 15 Tues. Jan. 18 7:05 p.m North View years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age 16 Wed. Jan. 19 6:10 p.m. North View requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put your 17 Fri. Jan. 21 9:15 a.m. CC face in the water. If you are registering for the first time, please furnish your doctor's name and number. Registration DEEP WATER DROP -IN - NEW Fee $12.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Hectic schedule? Take a break from your busy week and Syslo. participate in one of the newest water fitness programs. # Day Begins Time Location Swimming skills are not required but participants should be 1 Tues. Jan. 18 9:15 a.m. CC comfortable in deep water. (See the Deep Water write up for 2 Tues. Jan. 18 11:10 a.m. CC a complete description.) Register for the 12 week class # 16 3 Thurs Jan. 20 10:15 a.m. CC or pay $2.75 at class each time. 4 Thurs. Jan. 20 11:10 a.m. CC Day Begins Time Location 5 Fri. Jan. 21 10:15 a.m. CC Wed. Jan. 19 6:10 p.m. North View AQUA EXERCISE - COED AEROBIC DANCE CLASSES Exercise in water for better health and trimmer figure. You do *All aerobic classes offer complete and effective conditioning not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy for muscles, heart and lungs. a pleasant and invigorating exercise experience done to music. *Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle Some aerobics will also be included. Registration Fee $19.50/ group work and cool down stretching. 12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki Syslo #'s 6, 9, *Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. 10; Kathy Berke # 7; Amy Gilbert # 8. *All classes are COED. # Day Begins Time Location *Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per week. 6 Tues. Jan. 18 10:15 a.m. CC This can be a combination of classes or classes and 7 Tues. Jan. 18 6:10 p.m. North View walking, swimming, biking, etc. 8 Wed. Jan. 19 4:55 p.m. CC *Classes are 50 minutes unless noted in class description. 9 Thurs. Jan. 20 9:15 a.m. CC *Childcare available for morning weekday classes and 10 Thurs. Feb. 3 7:05 p.m. North View Tuesday evening classes at the community center. AQUA - PLUS, HEALTHY & FIT LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Good health and fitness should not be out of reach for you because you feel overweight. Rediscover the joy of movement This low impact class is at a little faster pace - fun - through this popular co -ed class. Aqua exercise is fun, challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout refreshing and leaves you with a feeling of exhilaration. You do without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Registration Fee $19.50/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Registration Fee $19.50/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 18, 21; Vicki Syslo # 19; Amy Instructors Kathy Berke # 11: Vicki Syslo # 12. Gilbert # 20. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 11 Wed. Jan. 19 7:05 p.m. North View 18 Mon. Jan. 17 9:30 a.m. CC 12 Thurs. Feb. 3 6:10 p.m. North View 19 Mon. Jan. 17 6:00 p.m. Evergreen 20 Wed. Jan. 19 6:30 p.m. Willow Lane GENTLE WATER WALKING - NEW 21 Thurs. Jan. 20 9:30 a.m. CC A water workout designed for those with arthritis or structural BONUS...BONUS limitations. The exercises are gentle and easy to follow. The class will be small permitting the instructor to give individual Sign up for a class #'s 18 -26, attention. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in 33 -34 and receive two the water. Come and enjoy a fun and relaxing aquatic class. complimentary passes to use during the Registration Fee $14.00/8 Sessions. Classes 50 min. winter session. Passes can be used to try a Instructor Vicki Syslo. different instructor, time and location. # Day Begins Time Location 13 Fri. Jan. 21 11:10 a.m. CC Winter brochure Page 6 Adult Activities Continued WALKIN' MARCHIN' MOVIIN' - NEW FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ Do you break out in a cold sweat when you For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise who think about joining an aerobic class? Are the want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, but if we dance steps too hard to follow? If so, join this keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel and look beginning aerobic class tailored just for better. Using music of the big band era, this class will strive people like you. Floor work will include to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular system at exercises for hard to reach tummy, tush and a level safe and comfortable for you. Although this is a thigh muscles. There are lots of fun moves, program directed towards individuals 55 years and older, yet basic and easy to follow. Registration Interested individuals of variable ages may attend on a Fee $21.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. space available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis Instructor Vicki Syslo. shoes. Registration Fee $13.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. # Day Begins Time Location Instructor Bev Wilson. 22 Mon. Jan. 17 7:00 p.m. Evergreen # Day Begins Time Location 28 Mon. Jan. 17 10:25 a.m. CC BEGINNING AEROBIC /STEP COMBO Take the first "step" toward your fitness goal! After a thorough warm -up, this class includes 10 -15 minutes of CHAIR FITNESS beginning low impact aerobics and a 5 -10 minute This class is designed for men and women who have not introduction to the "step ". We'll finish your workout with actively exercised for some time and know they must! If you spot exercises for the hard to reach areas and a relaxing consider yourself stiff and out of shape, inflexible, have a stretch. Class meets at the community center March 17. balance problem, bad back, bum knees or don't like exercising Registration Fee $21.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. in the water, this class is for you! The exercises are gentle, Instructor Amy Gilbert. start slow and build gradually to improve strength, flexibility, # Day Begins Time Location promote better circulation and increase stamina. All are done 23 Thurs. Jan. 27 7:00 p.m. North View seated and choreographed to music in a supportive and AEROBIC /STEP COMBO friendly atmosphere. Registration Fee $14.00/12 Sessions. This class combines our regular low impact aerobic Classes 45 min. Instructor Bev Wilson. class with the hottest and newest trend of step # Day Begins Time Location aerobics. There will be a 10- minute warm up, 15 29 Mon. Jan. 17 11:20 a.m. CC minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 -15 minutes of LINE DANCE PLUS - NEW step, followed by cool down and abdominal work. No partner needed, easy to learn dances. You Stationary steps provided. Bonus passes and drop will learn the most popular country western line in cards may be used on step availability basis. dances plus lite aerobics for total body fitness. Childcare is available for # 24 - See Childcare. There are lots of fun moves - basic and easy to Class # 25 meets at the community center March follow. This class is ideal for anyone who loves 17. Registration Fee $21.00/12 Sessions. Classes > music and dance. Please wear hard sole, low heel 50 min. Instructor Rachel Woods # 24; Amy Gilbert # 25. shoes. Registration Fee $14.00 /8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev Wilson. # Day Begins Time Location 24 Tues. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. CC 25 Thurs. Jan. 27 6:00 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location TONE AND FLEX 30 Thurs. Jan. 20 10:30 a.m. CC Designed for all fitness levels, this class will emphasize the LINE DANCING use of safe body mechanics to strengthen and stretch major No partner needed, easy -to -learn dances. Participants will muscle groups. The workout will be made fun and effective learn the fundamental steps and patterns making it possible by using Dyna -Bands @, 1 h -3 lb. weights and other to go out on any dance floor. You will learn the most popular inexpensive props. Maintain and improve muscle tone and country western line dances as well as many new ones. This flexibility without increasing workout timel Dyna -bands class is ideal for anyone who loves music and dance. Please provided for class use. Please do not purchase weights prior to the first class. Childcare is available. See childcare. wear hard sole, low heel shoes. No class March 1. Registration Fee $20.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Registration Fee /8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Rachel Woods. Instructor Bev Wilson. lson. Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location # 26 D ues. Jan. 18 Time p.m. Lo 31 Tues. Jan. 18 6:30 p.m Garden City 32 Tues. Jan. 18 7:30 p.m. Garden City DOG OBEDIENCE Instructor will provide information in several areas of dog obedience. Students will learn to work with their dog in order to teach them social behavior and self- discipline. The class is open to people 12 years and older whose dog is at least 6 montlis old. Registration Fee $22.00/7 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kari Ditty. 95 # Day Begins Time Location 27 Tues. Jan. 18 6:30 p.m. Fair Oaks Winter brochure Page 7 I I Adult Activities Continued T'AI CHI CH'UAN EXERCISE This ancient exercise from China uses slow relaxed S" URD" FITNESS CLASSES movements to develop strength while eliminating tension. Often seen on public television, the Supreme Ultimate Way SATURDAY TONING -- NEW (the translation of Tai Chi Ch'uan), offers a simple and In this class we will do exercises to strengthen, improve practical way to eliminate stress and increase anyone's muscle tone and flexibility in a fun 45 minute workout. The energy level. Energizing and fun! Registration Fee $40.00/ emphasis will be on abdominal, thigh and buttock muscle 10 Sessions. The one hour classes are held at the Brooklyn groups. No aerobics will be done; exercises clone to music. Park Armory, 5600 85th Ave N., Wed., Jan. 12 - March 16 Dress comfortably. Class meets at the community; center at 7:30 p.m. Registration is accepted immediately in April 2. Registration Fee $17.50 / 12' Sessions. Classes 45 Brooklyn Park on a space availability basis. Call for min. Instructor Amy Gilbert. information, 493 -8333. # Day Begins ` Time Location 33 Sat, Jan. 22 8:30 a.m. North View COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL SATURDAY LOW IMPACT AE ROBICS By showing your current college identification Whether you want a'break from a hectic week, or Just one.... card or fee statement, you may register for more day of exercise, come and enjoy this class. Participants selected aerobic and aqua classes at $3 off the will have an opportunity to try step aerobics. Class meets at regular rate. This special applies to academic, the community center April 2. Registration Fee $20.00/12 technical, vocational and trade school full time Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Amy Gilbert. students. See class #'s 7 -8, 11 -12, 16, 18 -23, # Day Begins Time Location 26, 33 -34 for description, location and time. 34 Sat. Jan. 22 9:15 a.m. North View AEROBIC DROP -IN CARD Does your schedule demand flexibility ? ?!!! Here's a perfect solution for you; design your own schedulell This option is ideal for people who want to exercise but whom cannot commit to the same class every week. Drop -In cards may be used for all fitness and selected aqua exercise classes. (Cards may be purchased for aqua classes which do not reach maximum enrollment. Call after Jan. 15 for an update of aqua classes which may use drop -in cards.) Cards are non - transferable and non - refundable. (Student & senior adult discounts do not apply.) Sometimes circumstances beyond our control require us to cancel a class or change location: therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual to check the current schedule. Now there's no reason not to exercise with us! # 35 12 Classes $21.00 # 37 8 Classes $16.00 # 39 1 Class 2.75 # 36 10 Classes $17.50 #38 5 Classes $10.00 LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES POTTERY Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and the community center or have had previous experience hand building. The community center offers a unique and are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on opportunity to practice your new skills by including in the an unlimited basis other than class time, and students registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time and may have pieces fired in the seven week period. The lab firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please allow program is designed for individuals who want to work about $6 to purchase tools. Registration Fee $40.00/7 independently. Clay may be purchased at the community Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during # Day Begins Time Location the seven weeks. No instruction. Starting week 43 Mon. Jan. 17 6:30 p.m. CC corresponds with pottery class schedule at the 44 Tres. Jan. 18 6:30 p.m. CC community center. Registration fee $31.00/7 weeks for 45 Mon. Mar. 7 6:30 p.m. CC new lab students. For returning participants, please 46 Tues. Mar. 8 6:30 p.m. CC check with instructor. # Day Begins Time Location 40 To Be Arranged CC BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND 41 To Be Arranged CC The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and EMBOSSING & STENCILING WITH BRASS STENCILS Recreation Departments and is open to all Learn to make exquisite cards by combining brass stencil post high school age men and women. MENNE embossing, thermal embossing, stenciling with paint Practice is Monday nights at sticks, and stamp pads. It is easy and fun for all levels of North View Jr. High. New members are welcome. stencilers. Paints furnished by instructor for the two note For more information call the parks and recreation cards and book mark class projects. A supply fee of $14 department at 569 -3400. Director Paul will be collected by the instructor in class. This includes Schierenbeck. two brass stencils, paint brush, embossing tool and class projects. Examples of the projects may be seen at the BROOKLYN PARK HARMONETTES community center. Instructor Kathy Theis is a member of Interested in singing and performing for nursing the Stencil Artisan League. Registration Fee $5.00/1 homes, community organizations, and senior Session. Class 2 1/2 hours. citizen groups? Then call Marlys Pash, President of # Day Date Time Location Brooklyn Park Harmonettes at 566 -8184 and join 42 Sat. Jan. 29 9:30 a.m. CC �' this fun women's singing group. Winter brochure Page 8 Adult Activities Continued POP PIANO WORKSHOP LET THE SILVER SLIPPER DANCERS ENTERTAIN YOU! This method was designed for busy adults and Let the Silver Slipper Dancers entertain at your next club meeting introduced on the west coast. Learn how to play pop or special event. ENJOY a fun repertoire of dances set to broadway music tunes with both hands in ONE easy workshop? hits and nostalgic favorites. All members of this dance group are The secret lies in using chord symbols rather than 50 years or older. For more information, call Eileen at 561 -0859. reading notes in the music. If note reading isn't for you, Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation. . try this method. It is recommended that participants have a piano, keyboard or organ for home practice. (You'll need to know the treble clef. If you don't, for a DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! free pamphlet, send a self addressed stamped envelope Most of the programs or activities offered in this brochure to 11011 Quebec Ave N., Champlin, MN 55316. Persons have a minimum and maximum number of registrants. Some registering at the community center may pick one up.) A programs fill to capacity within a few days of( be' begin rring $20 material fee for a workbook and 60 minute cassette of registration. In other cases, we have to cancel activities will be collected in class. The class format is lecture, several days before the starting date, if they appear to 'oe demonstration and discussion. Instructor Craig Coffman under enrolled. There have been several instances where is a professional pianist, piano instructor, and a individuals have expressed interest. in a program that has member of the Minnesota Music Teachers' Association. already been cancelled. $10.00/1 Session. Workshop 3 hours. In either case, it is highly advantageous to register earlylI # Day Date Time Location 47 Mon. Feb. 28 6:30 p.m. North View AUXILIARY AIDS Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL request at least 96 hours in advance. Please call A night of fun volleyball for post high school age. Bring a Arnie Mavis, Director of Recreation 569 -3400. friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good -- exercise. Please, no organized teams. No charge. Gym time 2 hours. Day Begins Time Location Tues. Jan. 4 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown MIXED OPEN VOLLEYBALL Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and play fun low -key volleyball. A night out for mom and dad. Activity fee is $1 per person, per session. Please, no organized teams. Day Begins Time Location Wed. Jan. 5 7:30 p.m. BCHS VOLLEYBALL COURT RENTAL Volleyball court rental is available at Orchard Lane Elementary School for adult groups. Rental is offered Thursdays 6 -10 p.m. The fee is $12 per hour. Payment for use of the court must be made at least 48 hours in advance at the community center. For more information, call 569 -3400. # Day Begins Location 48 Thurs. Jan. 6 Orchard lane 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING 55 Alive /Mature driving is an innovative, classroom driver training program designed to help persons 55 and older improve their driving skills. Developed by the American Association of Retired Persons, the course covers the effects of aging and medications on driving, basic driving rules, license renewal,local traffic hazards, adverse road conditions, energy saving, and accident prevention measures. The registration fee of $8 per person covers the cost of course materials and instruction is provided free. The instruction is provided by trained volunteer instructors. Your check or money order should be made out to AARP, (Cash cannot be accepted.) Advanced registration is required, no walk -ins the day of class. Registration will be taken on a first -come, first- served basis beginning Jan. 3. This two session course should be viewed as an education seminar which has no connection to your driving record and does not involve driving or testing. You will learn the basic accident avoidance skills while meeting insurance discount requirements. Participants are welcome to bring a sandwich, beverages are available for purchase. Smoking is not allowed. Registration Fee $8.00/2 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. Instructors Maurie Luby/ Jim Wilson. # Day Dates Time Location 49 T & W Jan. 11 & 12 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook 50 T & W Feb. 8 & 9 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook 50A T & W Mar. 1& 2 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook MINI -500 TOURNAMENT MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a If you are interested in getting together informally with partner. Cost of $3 per person, includes coffee, other guys on a regular basis during the day, join us on treats, expenses and prizes. All players agree to Mondays at 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 3. The group meets abide by the rules of the tournament. Tournaments at Centerbrook Clubhouse, 5500 Lilac Drive. Cards are are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, now played. Future activities could include chess, Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and March 19, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at cribbage, scrabble or speakers on topics of particular the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 interest to men. Refreshments are available for Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower purchase. Centerbrook Is a smoke free building. level. In case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400. Winter brochure Page 9 Adult Activities Continued COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS Community Tripsters is a program for people age 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 motorcoach buses are used for day outings. Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. REGISTRATION begins January 3, by mail or in person, no phone registrations. Deadline dates listed are on a space permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your place. On extended trips, refund policies are very liberal. For more information, call 569 -3400. January - MALL OF AMERICA - Details not available at the time of publication. Tentative plans . . include a guided tour, time to shop, browse and have lunch at one of the many fine eating establishments. Please call for an update on this trip. February 20 - VIENNA BOYS CHOIR - ORCHESTRA HALL - The world's most popular and best loved choir returns to Minneapolis. A program for everyone includes traditional folk songs, sparkling selections from Mozart and Strauss, plus a fully costumed comic operetta! Cost $23 /person includes motorcoach, main floor seating and escort. Approximate time 1 -4:45 p.m. January 17, registration deadline. Trip #601 March 16 - ROGER WHITTAKER - ORCHESTRA HALL - The world - renowned troubadour brings his trademark blend of pop melodies, folk music and stories of adventure to this concert. Cost $24.50 /person, includes motorcoach, main floor center seating and escort. Approximate time 7 -10:45 p.m. February 21, registration deadline. Trip #602 April 19 -23 - BRANSON SHOWTIME - BRANSON, MISSOURI - On this foot- stompin' hand- clappin' fun - filled trip to Ozark Mountain country, you'll be amazed at the number of shows to see. A special tour highlight is the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Outdoor World is a wonderland of animal wildlife mounts among natural- looking settings, a majestic four -story waterfall, one -of -a -kind aquarium fish museum and many other attractions. The trip finale will be a chuckwagon breakfast that sizzles and Ozark Mountain entertainment at Mutton Hollow Village. Cost $379 per person, double occupancy (single, triple and quad available) includes 5 shows including Shoji Tabuchi, Wayne Newton, Mel Tillis, John Davidson and Mutton Hollow, deluxe motorcoach, motels, luggage handling, applicable taxes and gratuities, one coffee stop, breakfast and two continental breakfasts and tour escort. A $50 per person deposit will reserve your place on this tourrific tour. Final payment due by March 4. Trip #603 Complete details, for the trips were not available at the time of brochure preparation. If you would like more information sent to you, please call 569 -3400. Future trip plans include: Broadway's award winning musical, Secret Gardens on May 3 at the Orpheum and Nunsense 11, a laughing riot from start to finish, at the Ordway's McKnight Theatre. (The Thursday matinee date to be announced.) Senior Adult Activities SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION SERVICES FOR SENIORS & DISABLED FRIDAY, January 7 See Special Activities for information on A special time has been set aside for persons 62 chore services and meals. years and older who want to register for adult activities listed in this brochure. A person may sign FITNESS & FUN FOR 55+, CHAIR up for themselves or their immediate family. FITNESS & AQUA EXERCISE Numbers distributed when doors open at 8:30 a.m. See pages 6 &7 for information. Registration follows. Use Handicapped door on lower level BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING- -Free screening is done at the following areas: SENIOR HAPPENINGS Brooklyn Center Community Center - 6301 Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by Brooklyn Center Shingle Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior month, 10:30 a.m. -Noon. CEAP - 7231 Brooklyn Happenings" tell activities going on at the clubs, in the Boulevard, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - Noon. community and outings offered. Call for yours today! West Fire Station - 6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday- Friday, 8 -10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. TRANSPORTATION TRIPS AND OUTINGS Mini - coaches provide transportation to city sponsored activities. grocery shopping, and major shopping See Community Tripsters information above. excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes and homes. A donation of $1.25 round trip is asked; SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS however, those unable to make a donation will not be See Swim Activities for information. turned away. For more information about the Five Cities Transportation Program, call Rita DeBruyn at 537 -4534 ext. 33. For reservations, call 537 -0229. Winter brochure Page 10 Senior Activities Continued SOCIAL CLUBS GIFT TRUNK Leisure Time Club A craft club run by seniors who Meets Wednesdays for cards throughout the year sell their handcrafted items. from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Birthdays are celebrated Membership is limited to the first Wednesday with entertainment and Brooklyn Center seniors or refreshments. Bring your lunch, beverage available. members of either Leisure Time The monthly schedule is published in the Senior or Brooklyn Twins. For more Happenings. information, call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, Brooklyn Twins /Supper Club visit the Gift Trunk on the first Wednesday of each Brooklyn Supper Club meets the third month, excluding Jan., from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday of each month at the Brooklyn Selected items are on display and are available for Center Community Center. All persons 55 years and older are welcome with purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community Center advanced paid reservations. The full throughout the year. evening includes a delicious dinner, entertainment or cards. The cost is $5 TAX -AIDE for members, $6 for non - members. Volunteers will help low income and senior adults (Membership is $2). Complete information in Senior with their 1993 tax returns. Bring 1992 tax forms Happenings. and 1993 tax information including your 1993 CRP The clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center or 1994 property tax statement. For rent or property Parks and Recreation Department and meet at the tax credit you need to know total social security Brooklyn Center Community Center. Transportation received in 1993. This will be on a SSA or RRB 1099. is available through the Five Cities Transportation No appointments, first come basis, 9 a.m. -Noon, Program from Brooklyn Center apartment Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 3- April 15, Brookdale Area complexes and homes. See Transportation. Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. Help will also be done by appointment, 9 a.m. -Noon, for low income MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN & on Tues. Feb. 1 -April 12, at CEAP, 7231 Brooklyn MINI 500 TOURNAMENT q Blvd. Call Carol Dale at 566 -9600 for an See page 9 for information. ` `' : ; appointment. The TAX -AIDE program is offered at other locations, call the IRS. This federally sponsored "BRIDGE FOR FUN" ` program is provided by AARP, NRTA and RSVP. Join other bridge players who get There is no charge. together for a friendly afternoon of bridge. We play the first & third N Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Call 569 -3400 for SENIOR ANSWER LINE information. Bridge held at Earle Brown Commons This new telephone information and referral service Apartments, 6100 Summit Dr. N. This will help senior adults of Northwest Suburban activity is open to the public. Hennepin County locate needed services close to home. Trained volunteers and staff will answer SWIMMING POOL phones between 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday- Friday, , 2 Senior adult memberships are 522 -0850. Sponsored by Senior Resources and OWN � € a� available for Brooklyn Center affiliated with United Way, First Call For Help residents 62 years and older at a Network. `•} special rate of $40 for three months or $15 for one month. Application may be made at the community center desk. Non - residents and resident seniors not T.A.P. interested in membership may swim at senior adult Telephone Assurance Program single admission rate of $2 per time. The water slide for elderly and handicapped is an additional $1.50. who live alone. The program has helped several persons Notice with immediate needs; in lot T he parks I • • department does • some cases emergency p situations. If you are interested in the program for of its programs. Participants assume all inherent yourself or a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 566- 0157. We really care about our participants! risk of injury from their involvement in programs or activities outlined in this brochure. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Winter brochure Page 11 Children's Activities REGISTRATION REMINDERS ♦ Registration begins Saturday, January 8. Registration for swim classes begins at 9 a.m. Registration for all other classes begins at 11 a.m. See page 5 for registration information. The parks and recreation office located in the community center is open for registration Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Telephone number 569 -3400. TDD number 569 -3404. ♦ Make check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center. ♦ There is no confirmation of mail registration. If you do not hear from us, assume you are registered. (Swim registration must be done in person.) ♦ Waiting lists are formed when classes are filled. If instructors and space is available, additional classes may be formed. ♦ We recommend you register at least 5 days in advance to ensure sufficient class registration. ♦ Instructors are not permitted to accept registration at the activity location. BROOKLYN CENTER GYMNASTICS PROGRAM The Brooklyn Center Gymnastics Program has been BEGINNING GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS developed using a skill progression of classes. The purpose Beginning Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -6 who have had of this progression is to provide participants with a safe, little or no gymnastics experience. Kindergarten girls who have comfortable advancement in gymnastics allowing them to completed at least two preschool gymnastics sessions with develop to their potential. Most students participate in a Brooklyn Center may register. Participants will be taught basic class two to three times before progressing to the next tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and level. Parents may attend the last 15 minutes of the last headstands. Students will be taught simple skills on the beam, class. Separate classes have been set up for preschool vault, and uneven bars. Registration Fee $18.00 /8 Sessions. children and elementary age girls. If you have questions Classes 1 hour. Instructors Theresa Mickelson #'s 59, 61 Anita about where to place your child, please call Sue at Westberg #'s 60, 62. 569 -3400. # Day Begins Time Location PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS 59 Thurs Jan. 20 7:20 p.m. North View 60 Thurs. Jan. 20 7:20 p.m. North View Preschool Gymnastics is for boys and 61 Sat. Jan. 22 9:50 a.m. North View girls ages 3 1/2 - 5. (Children must 62 Sat. Jan. 22 9:50 a.m. North View be 3 1/2 by January 20, 1994 in order to register for this class.) Basic INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS gymnastics and exercises are Intermediate Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -6 who have designed to improve child's motor either passed Beginning Gymnastics For Girls or can do the skills and coordination. Class following skills: Tumbling - forward and backward roll, activities include tumbling and an cartwheel, headstand; Beam - walk forward and back, front introduction to the balance beam, support and mount, squat turn, forward roll; Vault - straddle, bars and vault. Students must be hip squat; Bars - back hip circle, single leg cut, pull over to front able to do all skills before advancing support. Registration Fee $22.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour, 15 to Preschool II Gymnastics. There is min. Instructors Theresa Mickelson & Anita Westberg. a class ratio of 8 students/ # Day Begins Time Location instructor. Registration Fee $18.00/8 63 Sat. Jan. 22 11:45 a.m. North View Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Theresa Mickelson #'s 51, 54; Anita Westberg #'s 52, 53, 55. # Day Begins Time Location CHILDREN'S DANCE PROGRAM Wed. Jan. s m p.m. BCHS The dance program is offered during the school year. The 51 52 Wed. Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. North View winter /spring program session is 14 weeks and cost is $28. 53 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. North View Classes are held on Monday evenings at Willow Lane School and 54 Sat. Jan. 22 10:55 a.m. North View Saturday mornings at Earle Brown School. Tiny Tot Tap and 55 Sat. Jan. 22 10:55 a.m. North View Ballet classes are for children ages 3 1/2 - 6. Creative Dance and Jazz and Tap and Ballet are offered for children in grades 1 and PRESCHOOL H /KINDERGARTEN GYMNASTICS up. Classes began in September. However, there are limited This class is for preschool children ages 4 and up who openings in some of the classes. Call Sue at 569 -3400 for information. have passed Preschool I Gymnastics and kindergarten children with little or no gymnastics experience. Children The annual dance recital will be held at Park Center High will learn more advanced moves on the low balance beam, School on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. with tumbling and bars. There is a class ratio of 8 students/ rehearsal the evening of May 6. Every year we instructor. Registration Fee $18.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 try to keep costumes simple and inexpensive min. Instructor Theresa Mickelson. and still put on a professional looking recital. # Day Begins Time Location This year participants should expect costumes 56 Wed. Jan. 19 7:20 p.m. BCHS to run approximately $20 above the class 57 Thurs. Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. North View registration fee. This fee will be due late 58 Sat. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. North View January. There is no admission charge for the , recital. Winter brochure Page 12 Children's Activities Continued AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM j' ` - CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US The after school program enables Your child's birthday is a very important students to explore fields outside the event. For an extra special day, plan a regular school curriculum and will be held swimming party! Small groups (20 or less) are immediately after school. These programs are designed to invited to reserve a room for the party. There is no charge acquaint elementary students with a new skill or to enjoy a for the room and the birthday child receives free admission to new activity. Classes are offered in cooperation with the pool and use of water slide. Please call 569 -3400 to make a community education departments at Earle Brown, reservation. Evergreen, Fair Oaks, Garden City, Northport, Orchard Lane, Palmer Lake and Willow Lane Schools. Flyers will be CUPID'S CANDY & CRAFT COMPANY distributed to children at school. If you would like to see a Make this Valentine's Day really speciall Participants class offered or would like to be an instructor for a class, in grades 1 -6 will make scrumptious candies and a please contact Sue at the parks and recreation department, �i Valentine craft. Time permitting, Valentine cards 569 -3400. will also be made. Registration Fee $6.50 /1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. BABYSITTING CLINIC # Day Date Time Location Students in grades 4 -6 will learn about the fascinating and 73 Sat. Feb. 12 1:00 P.M. CC challenging world of childcare. They will learn how to provide basic childcare, recreational activities for young CUPID'S CANDY & CRAFT COMPANY - Kindergarten children, how to prevent accidents, give simple first aid and Make this Valentine's Day really special) Come and make utilize community resources for emergency help. This class scrumptious candies and a Valentine craft. Registration Fee is a must for any student interested in babysitting. Class $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Kay Larson. attendance at all sessions is required to be awarded Red # Day Date Time Location Cross completion card. Absences will not be made up. 74 Sat. Feb. 12 10:00 a.m. CC Students must bring a pencil, paper and snack. Registration Fee $16.00/3 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. LITTLE TRAVELERS - Kindergarten Instructor Linda Berglund, Red Cross Certified Instructor. This program offers a unique experience for children in # Day Begins Time Location kindergarten. During our travel, we will "get to know" people of 64 Sat. Feb. 19 12:30 p.m. CC other countries by making and sampling their best loved foods, BEGINNING KARATE playing favorite games and making traditional crafts. Our "Little Students will learn the basic kicks and punches, self- Travelers" will also learn customs and a few words of the defense, and safety. They will also learn the first karate spoken language. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 routine called FORM. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee hours. Instructor Kay Larson. $13.00/5 sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jim MEXICO - "Our Neighbors 710 The South" Stringer, 4th degree black belt with 11 years teaching # Day Date Time Location experience. 75 Fri. Jan. 28 1:30 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location AUSTRALIA - "Outback Country" 65 Tues. Jan. 18 3:15 p.m. Fair Oaks # Day Date Time Location 66 Wed. Jan. 19 3:15 p.m. Garden City 76 Fri. Mar. 4 1:30 p.m. CC 67 Thurs. Jan. 20 3:00 p.m. Earle Brown SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS 68 Mon. Jan. 24 3:10 p.m. Palmer Lake Through years of experience, we have found our gymnastics and dance classes are 69 Tues. Mar. 1 3:10 p.m. Orchard Lane conducted more smoothly when not being observed by parents. Children, as well 70 Wed. Mar. 2 3'40 p. m. Wi110W Lane :is adults, need to spend time interacting with their peers in a recreation setting. Parents are welcome to attend the last 15 minutes of the last day of class for a 71 Thurs. Mar. 3 3:00 p.m. Earle Brown short demonstration. Schedules will be given to students on the first day of class. 72 Mon. Mar. 13 3:40 p.m. Northport Experience the Brooklyn Center Community Center... INDOOR OLYMPIC POOL, SAUNA & EXERCISE ROOM open daily - see page 19 for schedule. 150 ft. INDOOR WATER SLIDE' open: Monday and Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m., Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 1 to 9 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. •Every Monday is BARGAIN DAYI (excluding holidays) DIVING BOARDS -Two 1 -meter and one 3 -meter boards. Plus... ■Free room available for parties up to 20 people with paid admission to the pool. ll ■ Larger groups can call 569 -3400 for fees. ■Children must meet a minimum height requirement of 52" in order to go down the water slide alone. Those not meeting the minimum requirement may go down when accompanied by an adult, 18 years and older. ■Daily or Membership FeesAvailable! 7 7W :. ■ Snack bar located next to game room 1 Y ■ Game room with jukebox, pool tables, video games and pinball machines l ))) GREAT FOR PARTIES!!!!!!!! Forgroup rates or information about the community centerand the thrilling waterslide, call 569 -3400! i t Winter brochure Page 13 Children's Activities Continued PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES -- PLEASE NOTE! In the preschool programs, children might get paint, glue, food or other art media on their `,,, I /, clothing and shoes. The parks and recreation department recommends participants dress in old play clothes. V %V� Unless otherwise noted in class descriptions, the programs are open to PRE - KINDERGARTEN children 3'h - 6 years old. Children must be 3 years old by December 31, 1993 FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Come and enjoy the "frosty fun" as we create an edible Frosty the Snowmanl Children will also make another snowman craft, sing winter songs and do finger plays. An activity handout will be sent home with your child. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny. # Day Date Time Location 77 Fri. Jan. 21 1:00 P.M. CC 78 Sat. Jan. 22 1:00 P.M. CC CUPIDS, COOKIES, CRAFTS AND FUN Here's a chance for your little valentine to make a special craft, sing songs and decorate a tasty cookie! Don't leave your child in the red: sign up for a fun filled afternoon! Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny. # Day Date Time Location 79 Fri. Feb. 11 1:00 P.M. CC 80 Sat. Feb. 12 1:00 P.M. CC LUCKY LITTLE LEPRECHAUNS Attention all pre - kindergarten leprechauns come and help us find the gold coins! On our venture to the land of green, we'll do crafts, songs, finger plays, games, and search for the gold coins. Don't forget to wear a little green. Registration Fee $5.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny. # Day Date Time Location 81 Fri. March 11 1:00 P.M. CC MESSY NIGHT WITH DAD' Minimum age 3'h years through kindergarten, with dad.' (' Dad, grandpa, uncle or other adult male.) Here's a chance to try lots of fun, creative and messy projects with your child. Each night focuses on a different theme, projects and other activities that are so much fun, you'll probably want to do them again and again at homel Bring your camera, and we will snap a picture of you both in action! Each class is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the community center with instructor Mrs. Novotny. The fee includes both child and adult. # Day Date Class Cost 82 Wed. Jan. 19 Goop, Spatter & Smear $5.50 83 Thurs. Feb. 17 Tasty Snackins $6.00 84 Wed. Mar. 16 It's Gotta Be Green $5.50 PRESCHOOL Registration for preschool accepted immediately. A limited number of openings may be available. Classes resume the week of January 3. Children may come one or two days per week. Call 569 -3400 for information. The preschool program at the Brooklyn Center Community Center is for children 3'h - 5 years old. Children must be 3 by Dec. 31, 1993 and be toilet trained. The program emphasizes group socialization, music, art, science and community awareness. Your child will learn numbers, colors, games stressing coordination, finger plays, and stories will be read. Field trips and parent programs are also part of the program. Instructor Mrs. Braun and assistant Mrs. Koffski. six Teen Activives SNO -DAZE DANCE All junior high students in grades 7 -9 are invited to the annual Sno -Daze Dance on Friday, January 28 from 7 -10 p.m. at North View (69th & Zane). Special highlights will include Chopper, the world's nuttiest D.J. and the coronation of the 9th grade King and Queen and 7th & 8th grade attendants. Admission $4 /person. Junior high student picture I.D. required. Don't miss out on all the action. Day Date Time Location Fri. Jan. 28 7:00 p.m. North View VALENTINE'S DANCE Valentine's Day will be celebrated on Feb. 18 at North View. Come find a sweetheart and dance to the music — of the Coca -Cola Sound, Light and Video Show. Students are encouraged to wear red. For grades 7 -9 only. Refreshments will be sold. Junior High picture I.D. required for admission. Admission fee is $4 /person. Day Date Time Location Fri. Feb. 18 7:00 p.m. North V ie w Winter brochure Page 14 Teen Activities Continued SPRING DANCES - WITH CHOPPER JUNIOR HIGH SKI TRIPS Spring is coming early to North View. Get your friends Ski trips are offered for students together for the spring dance on Friday, March 25 & April in grades 7, 8 & 9. Bus pick up 22 at 7 p.m. Highlights include Chopper's sound and light at North View at 3:10 p.m. Parent show and lots of surprises. Participants can also play pool signed permission slip required and foosball. Refreshments will be sold. For grades 7 -9 for all trips. Registration fee only. Fee $4 /per person. Junior high student picture I.D. includes the lift ticket, required for admission. transportation, and chaperons. Day Date Time Location Equipment rental is extra and is Fri. March 25 7:00 p.m. North View paid at the ski area. Ski booklets Fri. April 22 7:00 p.m. North View are available at the community center and the North View school SPIRIT MOUNTAIN office. Registration accepted at the community center anytime Join us for a fabulous trip to Spirit Mountain on Mon. during office hours and on the Wednesday prior to the trip at Jan. 17. Bus leaves North View at 6:45 a.m. and returns North View during lunch. at approximately 7:30 p.m. Registration fee is $40 which # Day Date Fee Location includes lift ticket, coach bus, rental equipment and 400 Thurs. Dec. 9 $22.00 Afton Alps chaperons or $35 without equipment rental. For students 401 Fri. Jan. 7 $22.00 Wild Mountain in grades 7, 8 & 9. Space is limited. Deadline to register 403 Fri. Feb. 11 $22.00 Welch Village is 10 p.m. Wed., Jan. 12, space permitting. Registration 404 Fri. Feb. 25 $22.00 Trollhaugen accepted at the community center anytime during office 405 Fri. Mar. 11 $22.00 Afton Alps hours and on the Wed. prior to the trip at North View during lunch. # Day Date Fee Location REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY 402 Mon. Jan. 17 $35 or $40 Spirit Mountain FOR ALL SKI TRIPS 6 SEE Special Activives ADAPTED RECREATION Teen Bowling League - Meet mail The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of new friends at our popular the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, bowling league on Tuesday Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, afternoons, 4 -6 p.m., Jan. 4 - Robbinsdale and West Hennepin Community Center. Mar. 1. For teens ages 12 -17. Participants must pre - register. Residents may register The league fee is $17 plus beginning December 6, non - residents beginning $2.50 for each Tuesday December 13 on a space availability basis. West bowled. We bowl at Doyles, Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the West and Northwest Hennepin areas. Adult Bowling League - Join in our league every Saturday Services include information and referral, advocacy, and morning. For adults 18 years and older who want to improve counseling. Programs include social /recreation clubs and their techniques, show off their skills, meet new friends and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff just have fun! The league runs Jan. 8 - Mar. 5 at Doyles, 5000 to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are W. Broadway, Crystal. $17 league fee, plus $2.50 for each interested in participating in "non - adapted" parks and Saturday bowled. recreation programs. Call Peggy at 933 -9105 for information and registration procedures. Friday Night Social - Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a group of people? Come join us Fridays for a Parent /Child Dance Class - A fun, energizing dance variety of activities. Hiking, crafts, bingo, swimming, movies class for parent and child to share and enjoy together. and other special activities will be planned with input from you. We'll wiggle, jiggle, jump, dash, and turn! By exploring We meet at Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., 6:30 -8:30 movement we will begin to learn the art of dance with the p.m., Jan. 7 - Mar. 4. The fee is $20. help of musical instruments, balloons, scarves, a Individualized Leisure Planning - Are you new in town, bored, parachute, and more. This class is for children with or or looking for more to do? WHCS can assist people with without disabilities and is designed to create better disabilities in finding and planning recreational activities that awareness and higher self esteem. Discover the Fit their lifestyle. We can also assist with finding a way to work wonderful world of dance while spending quality time through obstacles that keep you from participating in with your child. The class meets at Edinbrook recreation opportunities. You may plan what your recreational Elementary School, 89th & Zane in Brooklyn Park on goals are for the future and how you will accomplish those Wednesdays at 7:05 p.m. The fee is $15 for parent /child, goals. Students may also use a staff person with a Therapeutic second child $7.50. Winter session meets Jan. 12 - Feb. Recreation background as a resource at IEP meetings. For more 16 followed by a spring session Mar. 2 - April 13. information or an appointment call Peggy. Winter brochure Page 15 Special Activities Continued SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB DISABILITIES The Brooklyn Center Women's club is sponsored by the Brooklyn CEAP offers chore service and home delivered meals to Center Parks and Recreation Department. Meetings are the eligible individuals who are over 60 years and any person of second Tuesday of the month through May at 1 p.m. in any age with a disability living in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The Center and south to 49th Ave. N in Mpls. Hot meals are club was organized in January of 1966. The purpose of the delivered by volunteers at noon Monday through Friday. organization is to promote social, cultural and civic activities for area women. Membership is open to any woman 21 years or The Chore Program includes snow removal, minor home older with annual dues of $5. A variety of programs are repairs, window washing, housekeeping and clean-up. presented each month, followed by refreshments and a social Workers are skills -bank applicants whose references are time. Join us on Jan. 11, when we "get set for spring" with a thoroughly checked. Their name is added to our list of speaker from North Fitness Center. The theme for the Feb. 8 workers and referred to you when you call for service. You meeting is Western Days. Wear your western dudsl Mar. 8, hear pay the worker when the job is completed. Contact Lois at Rosemary Dineen speak on confidence, courage & creativity. i 566 -9600. Trips are sponsored monthly to area attractions. On Jan. 25 the club will visit the Woodbury Outlet Center with lunch at Ciattis. BROADWAY DROP -IN On Feb. 23 see "The Phantom" at the Chanhassen Dinner The Broadway Drop -In Center is part of the Northwest Theatre. Complete information about these trips is available at Hennepin Community support program. This social the monthly meetings. For information about the club, call 533 - recreation program is for adults in Northwest Hennepin 1016. who have experienced mental health difficulties. The drop - in center offers a variety of activities: table games, COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS athletics, socialization, art, individual living skills and CONSTITUTION HALL in the Brooklyn Center Community Center community outings. Most activities offered are at little or no is available for business meetings and private functions. It is a cost to the participant. If you would like more information great place to host a family reunion, shower, graduation or on the program, please call 535 -6069. A calendar of events is available upon request. Come see us anniversary party. The building may also be reserved for e at 5510 W. I Gallery Mall, Room at 5 overnight functions. Room set -up, including tables, chairs, P.A. Broadway Crystal system and use of a small kitchen is included in the usage fee. Brooklyn Center Community Center is a smoke free building and BROOKDALE HENNEPIN AREA LIBRARY alcohol is not permitted. To find out more about fees and The library is located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway and is availability, call Kathy Flesher, 569 -3400. For pool rental open Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday information, call Dorthy Stirens, 569 -3317. - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For general information call 569 -3600; reference information, 569 -3610; Renewal information 569 -3601; TDD 569 -3606. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • CANOE BUILDERS SHOW - FREE • • The Minnesota Canoe Association, Inc., in cooperation with the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department, will • • present their annual Canoe Builders Show on Saturday, February 5 at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 • Shingle Creek Parkway. • This annual program features a continuous program of speakers and demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn how • • you can build your own state -of- the -art wood strip canoe in time for summer's warm days. Award winning canoe designers • • will discuss form and thoughts relating to today's modern canoes. Enjoy a full afternoon and learn how simple it is for you • • to build your own canoe! The public is also invited to our evening banquet. For information call Jim Schiebe 432 -5687. • Swim ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A ctivin e s Registration for swim lessons begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8. All other class registrations begin at 11 a.m. (Numbers will be given out one hour prior to registration.) WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIM LESSONS, PLEASE GIVE US THE NUMBER OF THE CLASS. Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department uses the American Red Cross Swimming Progression for lessons. ?b� PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS At? Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 2 and 3 years old. One parent must accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each time. Registration Fee $26.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS DAY CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 85 Thurs. Jan. 13 6:00 p.m. CC 90 M & W Jan. 17 9:30 a.m. CC 86 Thurs. Jan. 13 6:35 p.m. CC 91 M & W Feb. 21 9:30 a.m. CC 87 Sat. Jan. 15 10:40 a.m. CC 88 Tues. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. CC Chlorine treated water CAN discolo 89 'Res. Jan. 18 6:35 p.m. CC suits; sorry we are not responsible. Winter Brochure Page 16 Swim Activities Continued PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS Beginner through Swimmer lessons for children 4 years of Swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and older. age and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already students /instructor. Parents do not accompany child in learned, experience new skills or just start. right from the water. Registration Fee $26.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 very beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens." min. Registration Fee $33.00/ 10 Lessons. Brooklyn Center CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS residents $28.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes same days and times FOR PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN as adult lessons. # Day Begins Time Location 92 Thurs. Jan. 13 6:00 p.m. CC DIVING 93 Thurs. Jan. 13 6:35 p.m. CC Beginning lessons on the one and three meter 94 Thurs. Jan. 13 7:10 p.m. CC diving boards for children who are Advanced 95 Thurs. Jan. 13 7:45 p.m. CC Beginner or better swimmers. Registration Fee 96 Sat. Jan. 15 9:30 a.m. CC $26.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 97 Sat. Jan. 15 10:05 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 98 Sat. Jan. 15 10:40 a.m. CC 118 Thurs. Jan. 13 7:45 p.m. CC 99 Sat. Jan. 15 11:15 a.m. CC 119 Sat. Jan. 15 10:40 a.m. CC 100 Tues. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. CC 101 Toes. Jan. 18 6:35 p.m. CC INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING 102 'flies. Jan. 18 7:10 p.m. CC A class designed for Swimmer level students and above who 103 'hies. Jan. 18 7:45 p.m. CC are interested in learning some of the skills which are unique FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY to competitive swimming - the butterfly stroke, racing dives, 104 Mon. Jan. 17 9:30 a.m. CC and flip turns, as well as practicing the other competitive 105 Wed. Jan. 19 9:30 a.m. CC swimming strokes. Registration Fee $26.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. DAY CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY 120 Thurs. Jan. 13 7:10 p.m. CC 106 M & W Jan. 17 10:05 a.m. CC 107 M & W Jan. 17 10:40 a.m. CC SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING 108 M & W Feb. 21 10:05 a.m. CC Do you like dancing? Are you an Advanced Beginner 109 M & W Feb. 21 10:40 a.m. CC swimmer or better? Combine the two in beginning synchronized swimming? Students will learn basic stunts NORTH VIEW CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS and formations in the water and develop routines. Beginner through Swimmer lessons for children 6 years Registration Fee $26.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. of age and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 # Day Begins Time Location students /instructor. Registration Fee $26.00/10 Lessons. 121 'hies. Jan. 18 7:10 p.m. CC Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 110 Mon. Jan. 17 6:00 p.m. North View Beginner through Swimmer level instruction on a one -to -one 111 Mon. Jan. 17 6:35 p.m. North View basis for children or adults. Missed lessons will not be made 112 Mon. Jan. 17 7:10 p.m. North View up. Registration Fee $46.00 /5 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS 122 Sat. Jan. 15 1 1:15 a.m. CC Swim lessons for children and adults of all ages with EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY physical or developmental disabilities. Classes have a ratio A Red Cross course designed to help participants become of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee $31.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. familiar with potential hazards of water activities, to prevent # Day Begins Time Location accidents, and to respond effectively if an emergency does 113 Sat. Jan. 15 9:30 a.m. CC occur. This course will not qualify a participant to be a lifeguard. However, it will serve as a foundation for further BEG. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE LESSONS training in lifeguarding. This course is open to anyone that Instruction for adults and high school students with very has passed Intermediate swimming. All classes must be little swimming experience. This is an opportunity to learn attended and absences will not be made up. Registration Fee with others of comparable ability. Open to high school age $33.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. and up. Registration Fee $33.00/ 10 Lessons. Classes 40 # Day Begins Time Location min. 123 Tues. Jan. 18 7:10 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 114 Mon. Jan. 17 10:40 a.m. CC 115 Tues. Jan. 18 7:45 p.m. CC SPECIAL NOTE FOR SWIM LESSON VIEWING All swim lessons held at the community center INT. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE LESSONS may be observed by parents from the upstairs This is for adults and high school students who are windows located in the gameroom. Sorry - no comfortable in the water and wish to brush up on strokes, parents are allowed on the pool learn new strokes, or work on endurance. Open to high deck or downstairs observation area school age and up. Registration Fee $33.00/ 10 Lessons. during lessons. Classes 40 min. # Day Begins Time Location 116 Thurs. Jan. 13 7:45 p.m. CC 117 Wed. Jan. 19 10:40 a.m. CC Winter brochure Page 17 Swim Activities Continued LIFEGUARD TRAINING BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum Do you enjoy swimming? Do you want to improve your ability skills for a person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard. to swim the four competitive strokes? Do you want to have fun Participants must be at least 15 years of age before the first and participate in swim meets? Do you want to compete with class, swim 500 yards continuously using each of the swimmers your own age and with similar aquatic abilities? If following strokes for at least 50 yards: crawl, breaststroke, so, the BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is for you. BROOKLYN SWIM elementary backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten pound CLUB is a local affiliate of United States Swimming Inc. Most diving brick from nine feet of water, swim underwater 15 of our Olympic swimmers including Summer Sanders, Angel yards, and tread water one minute. The required Red Cross Martino, Matt Biondi and Pablo Morales started in USS Club. Standard First Aid course is included as part of this For more information, contact Jesse Thomas at 529 -2351. The program on Wed. Jan. 26 & Feb. 2, 6 - 10 p.m. at the Brooklyn Swim Club is co- sponsored by the parks and community center. (Students who have a current recreation departments of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR card do not have to attend these days.) Registration fee for SPECIAL NOTE TO DAY SWIMMERS Lifeguard Training only $79.00/9 Sessions; Lifeguard The water slide will open at 1 p.m. on these additional days: Training plus Standard First Aid $99.00/11 Sessions. All Jan. 17, Feb. 21. sessions must be attended and absences will not be made up. Classes 3 hours. No refunds after Jan. 12. # Day Begins Time Location 124 Sun. Jan. 16 4:00 p.m. North View SPECIAL POOL EVENTS SWIM AND STAY FIT PROGRAM Swim and Stay Fit is a planned activity to encourage ■Slide Into 1994 - New Year's Eve - Dec. 31 - 7 -10 individuals to swim regularly until 50 or more miles are p.m. Bring your friends and family and celebrate NEW reached. It is not a marathon, not a race, not competitive, not an endurance contest. It's goal is to improve the long - YEARS EVE at the community center. Games, hats, term physical fitness of the swimmer. Persons will be able noisemakers, treats, and water slide are all included in to track their progress on cards at the pool. Swimmers will one admission price. It's the best bargain around] receive a certificate and patch at the completion of 50 miles. (Upstairs gameroom and snack bar will also be open.) For Adults age 18 and up. Sign up with the pool staff. Fee is FREE with daily pool admission or membership. ■Super Saturday - Feb. 12, 1 -4 p.m. On this special Saturday you may bring an air mattress, beachball, or NOTICE blow -up water toy. (Note: No other toys or floatation The parks and recreation department does not provide devices will be allowed.) Swim, float, and slide to musicl accident insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from their ■Saturday Night Live - March 12, 6 -9 p.m. Enjoy an involvement in programs or activities outlined in this brochure. evening at the pool of swimming and sliding to rocking tunes, both old and new. Bring your family or friends - AgUA EXERCISE forget winter for an evening of swimming fun! Groups See Adult Exercise for information. welcome. Prices include the water slide. NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL ■Admission to Super Saturday - regular pool and water The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium located at slide prices. Memberships are accepted. 69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at various times during the week. Reservations are requested a ■Admission to New Year's Eve party and Saturday Night minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Dorthy at 569 -3317 for further information. Live is $3 for 17 and under and $4 for 18 and over. Memberships are not accepted for this special event. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL AND WATER SLIDE RENTAL Everyone remaining in the building will be charged. The community center pool and water slide are available for NOTE: Children must be at least 52" tall to use the rental by your group or party at various times during the week. Call Dorthy at 569 -3317 for further information. water slide alone or must be accompanied by an adult 1S years or older. ADULT CPR What would you do if a member of your family or a co- worker stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible heart attack? Learn how to handle these emergencies in this American Red Cross Adult CPR course. Registration fee $29.00/1 session. Includes instruction and all materials. Class 4 hours. No refunds after Jan. 24. # Day Date Time Location 125 Wed. Jan. 26 6:00 p.m. CC Winter brochure Page 18 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 569 -3400 TDD Number 569 -3404 Memberships Memberships entitle the member to use the swimming pool, exercise room and sauna during recreational or ` "open" periods. Memberships are also available to include use of the water slide. Family memberships include husband, wife and children 20 years of age and under living at home. For additional information, call 569 -3400. Membership and general admission rates subject to change without notice. i Membership Rates with Water Slide F e mbership Rates without Water S lide 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year 1 month 3months 6 months 1 year Family $ 61 $160 $274 $408 Family $ 40 $106 $181 $308 Individual $ 37 $ 81 $158 $250 Individual $ 25 $ 62 $ 98 $166 Seniors` $ 15 $ 40 $ 75 $140 General Admission •13C residents only Monday Bargain Da ys With Water Slide Without Water Slide Ages With Slide Without Senior Adults (62 and over) $3.50 $2.00 62 & _ Adults 08 & over) $4.25 $2.75 ; • Youth (15 -17) $3.75 $2.25 Children (6 -14) $3.50 $2.00 Children (2 -5) $2.25 75a tinder 2 Free Free Children under 2 Free Free Winter hours effective Jan, 3, Hours subject to change; Call 569 -3400, Holidays not included Exercise Room & Sauna Open Swim Schedule _ - - Schedule _ Water Slide Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Fri day Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 6 to 9 m. (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 m.) p Y P� Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday and Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. 1 to 9 p.m. 12 to 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parks and recreation department reserves (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and (Adults only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the right to open the water slide during non - 8:30 to 10 p.m.) 8:30 to 10 p.m.) scheduled times. Children must meet a 52" Saturday Saturday minimum height requirement in order to go 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Noon to 9 p.m. down the slide alone. Those not meeting this Sunday (Adults only: noon to 1 p.m.) requirement may go down when accompanied Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday by an adult 18 or over. The use of the exercise room is limited to Noon to 6 p.m. 15 years and older and the sauna 18 years Children under 6 years old must be Holiday Schedule for pool and water slide and older. Children younger than this will not be allowed even tf accompanied by an accompanied by an adult in the pool. New Year's Day, Jon, 1, Noon - b p.m. adult. Martin Luther King Day, Jon. 17, 1 - 9 p.m, The "Play Corner" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, President's Day, Feb, 21, 1 - 9 p,m meeting or swimming at the community center. The minimum age is six months. The woterslide will also be open of l p,m. or) The cost is $1 for each preschool child. The "Play Corner" will be open regular a// school holidays hours, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m, beginning Jan. 3. After classes or swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession area before picking up Game room with jukebox, pool tables, video their children. Additional hours are being offered for the exercise classes on games and pinball machines located next to I Tuesday evening, beginning Jan. 4, 5:45 -8 p.m. For information call 569 -3400. snack bar. Winter brochure Page 19 I Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS) Volunteers needed 0 6500 Humboldt Ave, N Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC) Volunteers are needed for the 12th annual Brooklyn 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Center Earle Brown Days Celebration, June 22 -26, 0 Centerbrook Golf Course, 5500 N, Lilac Dr 1994. Volunteers are needed for the following r Earle Brown Commons, 6100 Summit Dr committees: Barn Dance, Arts & Crafts Fair, Car O Earle Brown School, 5900 Humboldt Ave, Show, Talent Contest, Picnic /Games and Junior 0 Evergreen School, 7020 Dupont Ave. N Royalty Coronation. Q Fair Oaks School, 5600 65th Ave, N There are also openings on the Earle Brown Days O • Garden City School, 3501 65th Ave. N Board of Directors. The board meets at 7:30 a.m. 0 North View Jr. High, 69th and Zane Ave. N Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. the second tuesday of each month at City Hall. For N Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N more information about volunteering, call Sue Palmer Lake School, 7020 Perry Ave. N LaCrosse at parks and recreation at 569 -3400. Parks and Recreation "' ■ "' "' " " " " " " "' ■ ■ " " " " " "" Advisory Commission , Moil Registration Card ■ The Parks and Recreation Commission ■ ■ meets the third Tuesday of each month ■ Name ' at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. This Commis- ■ ■ sion advises the City Council on the 0 ■ parks and recreation program in 0 Address Brooklyn Center. ■ ■ Bud Sorenson, chairperson; Art Mead; ' zi p Phone ■ John Russell; Tom Shinnick; ■ ■ Don Peterson; Sarah Robinson Pollock; ■ ' Margaret Knutson ; Class Name Department Mission ■ Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn ■ Center that they may share in the God ■ Location Class # ■ given right to beauty, to sunshine, to ■ ■ tranquility, and to the end that each ■ ■ may herein find the laughter of ■ Time Class day ■ childhood, the acceptance of youth, the • ■ fulfillment of adult life, and the ■ ■ companionship of old age, through a Child s Age Amount healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. ■ ■ Parks and recreation ■ Registration card is for mail use only and will not be accepted before ■ brochure inside! January 10, 1994. For registration information, see page 5. City of Brooklyn Center Bulk Rate 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway U.S. Postage Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 PAID Mpls., MN Permit No. 2170 Page 20