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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 Recreation Activities Fall moo Cente R ecreation 1996 Fall Activities Adult Activities ..........2 -7 .- Senior Adult Activities ......8 Children Activities ......9 -11 ; Holiday Activities .........12 Special Activities ......13 -14 Centerbrook Golf 15 Swim Activities ........15 -17 a� w Hours and Rates .........18 Registration Information , . ,19 Halloween Party at Community Center. See page I 1 for details. Class Locations .........20 Recreation Office 569 -3400 , z I Adult Activities CHILDCARE SERVICE - AQUA EXERCISE - COED Exercise in water for better health and trimmer figure. You do Minimum Age 4 Months not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attend- a pleasant and invigorating exercise experience done to music. ing morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at Some aerobics will also be included. No class Nov. 28 & Dec. the community center. The cost is $1 for each child. The 24 -27 & 31. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki #'s 11, 12, 14; minimum age is four months. On non - school days, elemen- Kathy #13. tary age children are welcome to go to the "PLAY Classes once a week, $26.00/16 Sessions CORNER ". (Babies under four months in infant seats may # Day Begins Time Location accompany parents to their class.) The "PLAY CORNER" 11 Thurs. Sept. 12 9:15 a.m. CC will be open regular hours, Monday- Friday, 9:00 a.m. -12:15 Classes once a week, $24.50/15 Sessions p.m. beginning September 12. (Childcare will be offered for 12 Tues. Sept. 17 10:15 a.m. CC morning fitness classes on September 9.) After classes or Classes once a week, $21.00/13 Sessions swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession 13 Tues. Sept. 17 6:10 p.m. North View area before picking up their child. Additional hours are 14 Thurs. Sept. 19 7:05 p.m. North View being offered for the exercise classes at the Community Center on Tuesday evening, 5:45 -8:15 p.m. If you need DEEP WATER WORKOUT further information, call 569 -3400. Deep Water Workout, the latest in aqua exercise! Using a flotation belt, this class combines conditioning, aerobic exer- cise and water jogging for an excellent over -all body workout! AQUA EXERCISE Swimming skills are not required but participants should be SENIOR A Q comfortable in deep water. It is great for all fitness levels and This is a fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 can easily be modified for a lower or higher intensity workout. years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.) If you are looking for a new or different experience in water You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. exercise, try this class! (Passes are also available for purchase.) If you are registering for the first time, please furnish your doc- Flotation belts are furnished or you may bring your own aqua tor's name and number. No class Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 24, 26, 27 vest. No class Nov. 28 & 29, Dec. 30 & 31, and the week of & 31. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki. Dec. 23. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki #'s 15, 16, 18; Kathy # Day Begins Time Location #17. Classes once a week, $18.00/16 Sessions Classes once a week, $27.00/16 Sessions 1 Thurs. Sept. 12 10:15 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 2 Thurs. Sept. 12 11:10 a.m. CC 15 Fri. Sept. 13 9:15 a.m. CC 3 Fri. Sept. 13 10:15 a.m. CC Classes once a week, $25.50115 Sessions 4 Fri. Sept. 13 11:10 a.m. CC 16 Mon. Sept. 16 11:10 a.m. CC Classes once a week, $17.00/15 Sessions Classes once a week, $22.00/13 Sessions 5 Tues. Sept. 17 9:15 a.m. CC 17 Tues. Sept. 17 7:05 p.m. North View 6 Tues. Sept. 17 11:10 a.m. CC 18 Thurs. Sept. 19 6:10 p.m. North View FITNESS & AEROBIC CLASSES SENIOR DROP -IN CARDS • No regularly scheduled classes on Nov. 28, 29, 30, If your fall schedule needs some flexibility, the drop -in card is Dec. 23, 24, 26 & 31. Holiday specials will be offered for you! Cards may be purchased for any aqua or fitness class- Friday morning Nov. 29 and Monday evening Dec. es which do not reach the maximum enrollment by Sept. 9. A 30. Any additional changes will be noted on the fitness one -time pass may be purchased for a visiting friend or for any calendars available in classes and at the Community of the classes, including the ones which have filled. Cards are Center. Classes are added at the end to cover these non - transferable, non - refundable and have an expiration cancellations. date. If you have any questions, check with Vicki or call Kathy • All aerobic classes offer complete and effective at 569 -3405. conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. CARD OPTIONS • Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle #7 1 Class $1.75 group work and cool down stretching. #8 6 Classes $9.00 • Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. #9 8 Classes $10.00 • All classes are COED. #10 10 Classes $12.50 • Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per week.This can be a combination of classes or classes and walking, swimming, biking, etc. • Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class description. • CHILDCARE available for morning weekday Chlorine classes and Tuesday evening classes at the suits; sorry, we are not • ' Community Center — See Childcare. 2 i Adult Activities continued * * * * BONUS * * * * BONUS * * , * LUNCH BREAK NYw AEROBICS Sign up for a class ( #'s 29 -33, 35 -37) and receive two Take a break from your work day and join this fun low impact complimentary passes to use during the fall session. class. A great way to begin the week! Registration Fee $22.00/ Passes can be used to try out a different 14 Sessions. Classes 40 min. Instructor Rachel. instructor, time and location. # Day Begins Time Location 34 Mon. Sept. 30 12:10 p.m. CC AEROBIC DROP -IN CARDS AEROBIC /STEP COMBO This class combines our regular low impact aerobic class with Does your schedule demand flexibility ? ?!!! Here's a perfect p solution for you; design your own schedule!! This option is the hottest and newest trend of step aerobics. There will be a 10 ideal for people who want to exercise but whom cannot commit minute warm up, 15 minutes of low impact aerobics, 10 -15 to the same class every week. Drop -In cards may be used for all minutes of step, followed by cool down and abdominal work. fitness and aqua exercise classes. (Cards may be purchased for Stationary steps provided. Bonus passes and drop -in cards may aqua classes which do not reach maximum enrollment.) Cards be used on step availability basis. Childcare is available for may be used in step classes, on step availability basis. Cards #35 — See Childcare. No class Nov. 28, Dec. 24, 26 & 31. are non - transferable and non - refundable and may be used Registration Fee $25.00/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min. only during the fall session. Sometimes circumstances beyond Instructor Rachel #35. our control require us to cancel a class or change location: # Day Begins Time Location Tues. Sept. 24 6:00 p.m. CC therefore, it is the responsibility of the individual to check the 335 5 Thurs. Sept. 26 6:00 p.m. North View current schedule. Senior adult discounts do not apply. Now there's no reason not to exercise with us! COLLEGE STUDENT #19 20 Classes $30.00 #20 15 Classes $26.50 FITNESS SPECIAL #21 12 Classes $21.00 By showing your current college identification card or fee #22 10 Classes $20.00 statement, you may register for selected aerobic and aqua class - #23 8 Classes $18.00 es at 15% off the regular rate. This special applies to academic, #24 5 Classes $11.00 technical, vocational and trade school full time students. See #25 4 Classes $9.00 class #'s 1 1 -41 for description, location and time. #26 3 Classes $6.75 #27 2 Classes $4.50 TONE AND FLEX #28 1 Class $2.25 Desi for all fitness levels, this class will emphasize the use of safe body mechanics to strengthen and stretch major muscle groups. The workout will be made fun and effective by using BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Dyna - Bands "', % -3 lb. weights and other inexpensive props. Maintain and improve muscle tone and flexibility without Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere: why increasing workout time! Dyna - Bands" provided for class use. not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction and low Please do not purchase weights prior to the first class. impact, too... easy on your joints. No class Dec. 23 & 30. Childcare is available. See Childcare. No class Dec. 24 & 31. Registration Fee $23.50/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Registration Fee $24.00/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Vicki. Instructor Rachel. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 29 Mon. Sept. 23 7:00 p.m. Garden City 37 Tues. Sept. 24 7:05 p.m. CC ARMS & ABS LOW IMPACT AEROBICS In this class we will do exercises to strengthen, improve mus- cle tone and flexibility in a fun 30 minute workout. The This low impact class is at a little faster pace — fun — challeng- emphasis will be on upper body and abdominal muscle groups. ing. Receive all the benefits of a good workout without the No aerobics will be done; exercises done to music. Dress com- jumping and jarring of high impact aerobics. Class #32 will fortably. For participants who want a more extensive workout, • have 8 min. of step. No class Nov. 28 & 30, Dec. 21, 23 & 26. Aerobics immediately follows the class. See class #'s 30, 32. Registration Fee $23.50/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min. On Dec. 28 & Jan. 4 meet at the community center. No class Instructor Bev #'s 31, 33. Dec. 21, 23 & 30. Registration Fee $13.00/14 Sessions. Classes # Day Begins Time Location 30 min. 30 Mon. Sept. 23 6:00 p.m. Garden City # Day Begins Time Location 31 Thurs. Sept. 26 9:30 a.m. CC 38 Mon. Sept. 23 5:30 p.m. Garden City 32 Sat. Sept. 28 9:00 a.m. North View 39 Sat. Sept. 28 8:30 a.m. North View 33 Mon. Sept. 30 9:20 a.m. CC 3 Adult Activities continued LOWER HALF WORKOUT w'? BODY FAT TESTING This class will strengthen and tone all muscle groups from the HOT from the west coast, this new process is designed for all waist down. The emphasis will be on abdominal, thigh and but - fitness levels! Our NEW body fat testing service uses near - tock areas. No aerobics will be done; exercises done to music. infrared light and amini- computer to measure body fat within Dress comfortably. No class Dec. 23, 26 & 30. Registration 1% accuracy. EASY! (It's like having blood pressure taken Fee s comfortably. Sessions. Classes 30 min. without the pressure.) For $5 you can scientifically measure # Day Begins Time Location your body fat. Body fat is a more valid measure of health than 40 Mon. Sept. 23 Time p.m. Garden City weight, height, and tape measurements. Less body fat means 41 Thurs. Sept. 26 7:00 p.m. North View less risk for heart disease and back injury. Files are kept so you can measure your progress quarter to quarter as your body fat FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ goes down and your lean tissue goes up. Registration Fee $5.00/1 Session. For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise who # Day Date Time Location want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, but if we 46 Tues. Sept. 24 6:30 p.m. North View keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel and look bet- 47 Tues. Sept. 24 7:15 p.m. North View ter. Using music of the big band era, this class will strive to 48 Mon. Sept. 30 5:45 p.m. Garden City improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular system at a 49 Mon. Sept. 30 6:45 p.m. Garden City level safe and comfortable for you. Although this is a pro- 50 Thurs. Oct. 3 6:30 p.m. North View gram directed towards individuals 55 years and older, 51 Thurs. Oct. 3 6:45 p.m. North View interested individuals of variable ages may attend on a 52 Mon. Oct. 7 10:00 a.m. CC space available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis shoes. No class Nov. 28, Dec. 23 & 26. Registration Fee BODY FAT TESTING $16.00/14 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. & FITNESS ANALYSIS # Day Begins Time Location 42 Thurs. Sept. 26 10:25 a.m. CC See Body Fat Testing description. Fee below includes body fat 43 Mon. Sept. 30 10:15 a.m. CC test and analysis. After having your body fat tested, the next step is the fitness analysis. The computer takes the information CHAIR FITNESS and sets up a week by week goal program for weight and body This class is designed for men and women who have not active- fat reduction. You will learn specific information regarding ly exercised for some time and know they must! If you consider your personal calorie intake and exercise requirements to reach yourself stiff and out of shape, inflexible, have a balance prob- your target in a computer - generated realistic number of weeks. lem, bad back, bum knees or don't like exercising in the water, Your testing consultation will be with an RN. Registration Fee $10.00 /1 Session this class is for you! The exercises are gentle, start slow and Location Date Time # Day build gradually to improve strength, flexibility, promote better 53 Day Sept. 24 Time p.m. North View circulation and increase stamina. Physically challenged indi- 54 Tues. Sept. 24 7:00 p.m. North View viduals are also encouraged to try this class. All are done seated Mon. Sept. 30 5:00 p.m. Garden City and choreographed to music in a supportive and friendly atmos- 555 5 Mon. Sept. 30 5 :30 p.m. Garden City phere. No class Dec. 23. Registration Fee $16.00/14 Sessions. 57 Thurs. Oct. 3 5:30 p.m. North View Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev. # Day Begins Time Location 58 Thurs. Oct. 3 6:30 p.m. North View 44 Mon. Sept. 30 11:10 a.m. CC UPDATE FITNESS ANALYSIS EATING FOR HEALTHY For those who previously used the Body Fat and Fitness Analysis service. The computer will plot your progress and TOMORROWS take into account if you have increased your exercise frequen- Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in cy, intensity, and time. If you would like to schedule an this country. The good news is that death and disability from appointment for an update analysis, call 569 -3405. Update this disease can be significantly reduced through proper nutri- Registration fee $5.00. tion. "Eating for Healthy Tomorrows ", sponsored by the # Day Date Time Location American Heart Association, can help adults learn how to cut 59 To Be Arranged fat, cholesterol, and sodium in their diets. The class combines discussion, practical handouts, and activities (including a food LET THE SILVER SLIPPER DANCERS tasting demonstration) that raise awareness and teach new ENTERTAIN YOU skills. Small changes can be made without having to forego Let the Silver Slipper Dancers entertain you at your next club favorite foods or drastically change lifestyles. Join Linda, meeting or special event. ENJOY a fun repertoire of dances set M.P.H., nutritionist with Hennepin Co. Community Health to broadway hits and nostalgic favorites. All members of this Dept. and American Heart Association volunteer for this fun dance group are 50 years or older. For more information, call and informative two -hour session. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Betty 560 -6591. If you would like to find out more about Session. becoming one of the dancers, call Bev 425 -4704. Sponsored # Day Date Time Location 45 Thurs. Oct. 10 6:30 p.m. CC by Brooklyn Center Recreation Division. 4 Adult Activities continued T'AI CHI CH'UAN EXERCISE LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES This ancient exercise from China uses slow, relaxed move- Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the ments to develop strength while eliminating tension. The class community center or have had previous experience and are offers a simple and practical way to eliminate stress and familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited increase anyone's energy level. Energizing and fun! A one- basis other than class time, and students may have pieces fired night demonstration on Sept. 18. The cost is $1.00. A 10 week in the seven -week period. The lab program is designed for indi- class series begins Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and the registration fee viduals who want to work independently. Clay may be is $43.00 for Brooklyn Park non - residents. The one -hour class- purchased at the community center. Arrange your own time to es are held at the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center. work in the lab during the seven weeks. No instruction. Starting 5600 85th Ave. N. Registration is accepted immediately in week corresponds with pottery class schedule at the communi- Brooklyn Park on a space availability basis. Call for informa- ty center. Registration Fee $38.00/7 Weeks for new lab tion, 493 -8333. students. For returning participants, please check with instruc- tor. BEGINNING ROUND DANCING # Da Begins Time Location Round dancing is an enjoyable way to exercise and socialize. 67 To Be Arranged —Sept. CC No previous dance experience required! This form of dance 68 To Be Arranged — Nov. CC is similar to ballroom using the same steps and maneuvers. A DOG OBEDIENCE partner is needed. The Cha Cha, Two Step and Waltz will be taught. No class Nov. 7 & 28. Registration Fee $40.00 /couple/ Instructor will provide information in several areas of dog obe- 10 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructors Barb & Ken. dience. Students will learn to work with their dog in order to # Day Begins Time Location teach them social behavior and self- discipline. The class is 60 Thurs. Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. Garden City open to people 12 years and older whose dog is at least six months old. Registration Fee $25.00/8 Sessions. Classes I INTERMEDIATE ROUND DANCING hour. Instructor Kari. This fun brush -up class is open to those partners who have # Day Begins Time Location had Beginning Round Dance classes. This session is a con- 69 Wed. Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. Municipal tinuation and rhythms will be reviewed. New maneuvers and Garage routines will be taught in Tango, Foxtrot, Jive, and Cha Cha. - NFVa - Registration Fee $40.00 /couple /10 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. "MYSTERIES OF A MORTGAGE"' Instructors Barb & Ken. Several different mortgage types have evolved in the last # Day Begins Time Location decade. Many home buyers are looking beyond the traditional 61 Wed. Sept. 18 7:30 p.m. Willow Lane 30 -year fixed mortgage. This course will provide the partici- pant with a comprehensive understanding of various adjustable ADULT CPR rate and balloon mortgages and how to evaluate the risks when What would you do if a member of your family or co- worker selecting a mortgage. The instructor is a loan officer with a stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible heart mortgage corporation and has been in the business for 19 years. attack? Learn how to handle these emergencies in this Registration Fee $3.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor American Red Cross Adult CPR course. Registration Fee Steve. $30.00/1 Session. Includes instruction and all materials. Class # Day Date Time Location 4 hours. 70 Thurs. Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. CC # Day Date Time Location 62 Wed. Oct. 23 5:00 p.m. CC MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS Minimum age 18. No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost of POTTERY $3 per person, includes coffee, treats, expenses and prizes. All players agree to abide by the rules of the tournament. The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and Tournaments are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, hand building. The community center offers a unique opportu- September 21, October 19 and November 16, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. nity to practice your new skills by including in the registration at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time and firing fees. Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. In case of Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please allow about `ti6 to inclement weather, call 569 -3400. purchase tools. Registration Fee $47.00/7 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen. MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN # Day Begins Time Location 63 Mon. Sept. 16 6:30 p.m. CC If you are interested in getting together informally with other 64 Tues. Sept. 17 6:30 p.m. CC guys on a regular basis during the day, join us on Mondays at 65 Mon. Nov. 4 6:30 p.m. CC 11:30 a.m. The group meets at the Brooklyn Center 66 Tues. Nov. 5 6:30 p.m. CC Community Center and plays cards. Refreshments are available for purchase at the snack bar. The center is a smoke free build- ing. Park and enter on the lower level. If you have any questions, call Kathy at 569 -3400. 5 Adult Activities continued OCTOBER 2 - CASINO EXCURSION October 2 — Casino Excursion — Open to all adults. See Open to all adults. Catch the action, join the fun when we head lefthand column for information. over to Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. Invite your friends to come along! With any luck, perhaps the fall leaves will be at their October 17 — The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway best. Cost $3.00 /person includes deluxe motorcoach. S5 in Scenic Excursion — All aboard! As a passenger, experience quarters and escort. Approximate time 8:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m. the beautiful St. Croix River Valley on a 90 minute interstate Park at the north end of the Brooklyn Center Community round trip between Osceola, Wisconsin and Martine on St. Center parking lot. Registration deadline, September 25. space Croix, Minnesota. Coach attendants aboard the train provide permitting. Trip #650. information en route on the history of the route and the rail- road. Lunch will be at an area restaurant, featuring a BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND homemade Swedish meatballs dinner and apple pie. Cost The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and $26.00 /person includes motorcoach, train ride, tax, gratu- Brooklyn Park Recreation Departments and is open to all post ities, lunch and escort. Approximate time 9:30 a.m. - 3:15 high school age men and women. Practice is Monday nights at p.m. Sept. 17, registration deadline. Trip #619. North View Jr. High. New members are welcome. For more information, call 569 -3400. Director Paul Schierenbeck. November 3 — "Funny Girl' — State Theatre — Registration deadline past. Call for space availability. Cost FLU PREVENTION CLINIC - NOV. 7 $58.00 /person includes motorcoach, reserved main floor For adults on Thursday, Nov. 7, 1:00 -5:00 p.m. — Brooklyn seating, restoration fee and escort. Approximate time 1:00 - Center Community Center — lower level. 4:45 p.m. Trip #616. Metropolitan Visiting Nurse Association uses needleless injec- November 6 — Omnitheater and Carousel Restaurant — tion system and professional nursing staff. Volunteers are Our first stop is the Carousel Restaurant, enjoy a spectacu- needed to assist with passing out forms and registration mate- lar view of the Mississippi and a delicious buffet. At the rials. If you can volunteer, call 569 -3400. Omni, we will go on a once- in -a- lifetime adventure of dis- covery to the site of the world's most famous shipwreck, the Persons with Medicare B receive a free flu shot unless thev Titanic. After the show, there will be time to browse in the have assigned their coverage to an HMO. The only exception is museum. Cost $25.00 /person includes transportation, buffet, if their Medicare part B has been assigned to Medica Choice — tax, gratuities, Omni and museum admission and escort. PHP, or Blue Cross, Blue Shield. If so, the flu shot is free. You October 22, registration deadline. Approximate time 11:10 must bring your Medicare and/or insurance cards to receive a a.m. -5:15 p.m. Trip #620. free flu shot. November 23 — "Carousel' — Orpheum Theatre — Don't The cost is $10 for all others receiving the flu shot. Pneumonia miss this internationally acclaimed production that is musi- shots will be available for $15. If you have questions, call 378- cal theater at its best! Cost 558.00 /person includes 5800. motorcoach. reserved center section balcony, restoration fee and escort. Approximate time 1:00 -4:45 p.m. Limited num- ber of seats may be available. Call for space availability. September 13, registration deadline. Trip #617. COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS December 7 — The Nativity, A Living Pageant of Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 _years Christmas — The traditional Christmas story comes dramat- and older who enjoy getting away and meeting new friends. ically to life in this beautiful theatrical pageant. The majestic We live in an area which offers a multitude of fun and edu- sanctuary of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church is cational opportunities! Our trips allow you to eat at transformed into a spectacular "living Christmas card" with wonderful restaurants and experience a host of remarkable a dazzling musical score, a cast of 100 and live animals. recreational activities. Transits or motorcoach buses are Cost S 13.00 /person includes motorcoach, reserved seating, used for day outings. Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn and escort. Approximate time 1:00 -3:30 p.m. November 7, Center Community Center. REGISTRATION for trips registration deadline. Trip #621. beginning Sept. 3 by mail or in person, no phone registra- tions. Deadline dates listed are on a space permitting basis December 22 — Mel Torme: "The Christmas Songs" with only. Refunds given only if trip is cancelled or a substitute the Minnesota Orchestra — The composer of "The can be found to take your place. On extended trips, refund Christmas Song" ( "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... ") policies are very liberal. For more information, call 569- and one of the smoothest pop and jazz singers of all time 3400. Make checks payable to City of Brooklyn Center. presents a warm and swinging holiday show you won't want to miss! Cost $37.50 /person includes motorcoach, reserved FOR PERSONS TRAVELING ALONE — Would you like seating, and escort. Approximate time 1:00 -4:30 p.m. to go on some of our day outings or extended overnight trips November 14, registration deadline. Trip #622. but hesitate to sign up? The Community Tripster program staff would like to help put you in touch with others. If you are interested in finding out more, call Kathy at 569 -3405. 6 Adult Activities continued VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES The Brooklyn Center volleyball leagues are open to post high Women's League school age men and women. They begin late September and Games are played Tuesday evenings at North View, Orchard teams are guaranteed ten matches. Teams returning from win- Lane and Willow Lane schools. Fall team registration fee is ter '96 have until August 22 to register. New team registration S 190. Class #826. begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 at the community center. In addition to the team registration fee, there is a non- Co -Rec Water Volleyball League resident fee of $8 /player for those team members who do not Who: Co -Rec Teams live in Brooklyn Center. For more information, call Joe When: Wednesday Nights NF Vv Ericksen at 569 -3382. Where: North View Jr. High Pool Class #: 831 Co -Rec League Games are played Monday evenings at North View, Orchard Six Team Minimum to Start League. Lane and Willow Lane schools. Fall team registration fee is All Matches Officiated. $190. Class #827. Water Volleyball Men's League Entry Fee S 150 Per Team Games are played Wednesday evenings at North View Junior 10 Matches Guaranteed High. Fall team registration fee is $215. Class #825. For more information, call Joe 569 -3382. WILL You Feel Like a Stuffed Turkey? Here are some exercise options - Friday, November 29 at the Brooklyn Center Community Center LAP & RECREATIONAL SWIMMING FOR ADULTS 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. $3.00 general admission includes use o t' exercise room and sauna. DEEP WATER WORKOUT — COED Using a flotation belt, this fun workout combines conditioning, aerobic exercise and water jogging for an excellent overall body workout. 9:15 -10:05 a.m. $2.25 per person AQUA EXERCISE — COED Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating exercise experience in the water. You do not need to be a o 0 swimmer or put your face in the water. 10:15 -11:05 a.m. $2.25 per person AEROBIC /STEP COMBO — COED 10 minute warm up, 15 minutes of low impact aerobics. 10 -15 minutes of step, followed by cool down and abdominal work. 9:15 -10:15 a.m. $2.25 per person / TONING For all fitness levels. Arms and abs and other exercises in a fun morning workout. 10:15 -11:05 a.m. $2.25 per person CHILD CARE - minimum age 4 months` $1 per child. *Babies under 4 months in infant seats may accompany parent to class and pool. Child care open 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m. No preregistration required! Pay when you come. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center reception desk — upper level. Participants may also use Bonus Cards, Drop In Cards and Community Center Fitness Club passes. Questions? Call 569 -3400. The Community Center is located at 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. 7 Senior • If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call FITNESS & FUN FOR 55 +9 Kathy, Senior Adult Coordinator, 569 -3405. CHAIR FITNESS & AQUA EXERCISE SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION See pages 2 & 4 for information. FRIDAY, September 6 EATING FOR HEALTHY TOMORROWS A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years See page 4 for information. and older who want to register for adult activities listed - " BRIDGE FOR FUN" in this brochure. A person may sign up for themselves Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly after - or their immediate family. NUMBERS HANDED OUT noon of bridge the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month at 1 p.m. WHEN THE DOOR OPENS AT 8:30 A.M. WITH REG- Call 569 -3405. Bridge held at Earle Brown Commons ISTRATION FOLLOWING. USE ACCESSIBLE Apartments, 6100 Summit Dr. N. Activity open to the public. DOOR, LOWER LEVEL. SENIOR HAPPENINGS BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Free screening is done at the following areas: Recreation Division. The "Senior Happenings" tells activities going on at the clubs in the community and outings offered. Brooklyn Center Community Center Call for yours today! 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each month, 10 -11:30 a.m. TRANSPORTATION CEAP Mini - coaches provide transportation to city sponsored activi- 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m. -Noon. ties, grocery shopping, and major shopping excursions from West Fire Station Brooklyn Center apartment complexes and homes. A donation 6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday- Friday, 8 -10 p.m., Saturday of $1.50 round trip is asked; however, those unable to make a & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m. donation will not be turned away. For information about the Five Cities Transportation Program, call Rita 537 -4534 ext. Brookdale Mall 433. To make a reservation, call 537 -0229. Between Sears & Penneys. Third Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. SOCIAL CLUBS Both clubs meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, T.A.P. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, lower level. Transportation is Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and handicapped available through Five Cities. See Transportation. who live alone. The program has helped several persons with Complete club information is in the monthly SENIOR immediate needs, in some cases emergency situations. If you HAPPENINGS or call 569 -3405. are interested in the program for yourself or a friend, contact a Leisure Time Club TAP clerk at 566 -0157. We really care about our participants! Meets Wednesdays for cards throughout the year from Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department. 11:00 a.m. -2 :00 p.m. Birthdays are celebrated the first Wednesday of the month with entertainment and refresh- SENIOR ANSWER LINE ments. Bring your lunch, beverage available. This telephone information and referral service will help senior Brooklyn Supper Club adults of Northwest Suburban Hennepin County locate needed Brooklyn Supper Club meets one Friday night of each services close to home. Trained volunteers and staff will month through May. All persons 55 years and older are wel- answer phones between 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Monday- Friday, 333 - come with advanced paid reservations. The full evening 2433. Sponsored by Senior Resources and affiliated with includes a delicious dinner, entertainment or cards. The cost United Way, First Call For Help Network. is $5 for members, $6 for non - members. (Membership is $2.) Join us on Sept. 20 for dinner. Paid reservations by SWIMMING POOL Sept. 13. Senior adult memberships available for Brooklyn Center resi- dents 62 years and older at a rate of $12 for one month or $32 MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN for three months. Non - residents and resident seniors not inter - See page 5 for information. ested in membership may swim at senior adult single admission rate of $2.25 per day. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS See page 5 for information. GIFT TRUNK TRIPS & OUTINGS A craft club run by seniors who sell their handcrafted items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center seniors or members See Community Tripsters on page 6 for information. of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more informa- SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS tion, call 569 -3405. Items are on display and are available for See Swim Activities on page 16 for information. purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. 8 Children CHILDREN'S DANCE PROGRAM The dance program is offered during the school year. The fall TAP AND BALLET III session is ten weeks and persons registering for fall will have Tap and Ballet III is for children in grades 3 -6 with at least two priority in registering for the winter /spring session which years of tap and ballet training or approval of dance instructor. begins in January and runs for 14 weeks. If you have questions Fundamental dance steps and movements will be reviewed and about where to place your child, please call Sue at 569 -3400. the class will progress into more advanced combinations and dance routines. Registration Fee $25.00/10 Sessions. Classes I Spring Dance Recital hour. Instructor Rachel. The annual dance recital will be held at Park Center High # Day Begins Time Location School. Tentative date is Saturday, May 10. 106 Sat. Sept. 21 11:30 a.m. Earle Brown Costumes Every year we try to keep costumes simple and inexpensive and still put on a professional looking recital. This fee will be in CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ I addition to the registration fee. This fee will be due late Here is an opportunity for children in grades 2 -5 with little or January. no dance experience to enjoy the freedom of creative expres- Danee Attire sion combined with modern jazz movements. Registration Fee Special shoes and dance attire are optional. Students should $24.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Julia. avoid wearing clothing that conceals body movement. If you # Day Begins Time Location wish to purchase shoes and/or a leotard, please wait until you 107 Mon. Sept. 23 7:35 p.m. Willow Lane talk to the instructor. CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ II For grades 4 -8 with one year of dance or approval of dance TAP AND BALLET - PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN instructor. Fundamental dance steps and movements will be reviewed and class will progress into more advanced jazz This class is for preschool children who will be at least 3% movements and routines. Classes 50 min. Registration Fee years old by December 1, 1996, and kindergarten. Participants $24.50/10 Sessions. Instructor Rachel. will have an opportunity to learn beginning ballet movements # Day Begins Time Location and tap steps. A simple dance routine will be introduced. 108 Sat. Sept. 21 10:35 a.m. Earle Brown Registration Fee $23.50/10 Sessions. Classes 40 min. Instructors Rachel #'s 100, 103; Julia #'s 101, 102. # Day Begins Time Location 100 Sat. Sept. 21 9:00 a.m. Earle Brown POM POM GIRLS DANCELINE 101 Mon. Sept. 23 5:15 p.m. Willow Lane 102 Mon. Sept. 23 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane This popular summer danceline class is back as an after school 103 Mon. Sept. 30 1:00 P.M. CC class. Participants in grades 2 -6 will learn some easy dance movements and basic cheers. Girls will learn a danceline rou- tine just like the ones the high school dancelines perform at half time shows. The last session will be highlighted with a special TAP AND BALLET I performance for family and friends. Class is taught by a former Park Center Pirouette. On registration form, please indicate This class is for kindergarten children who have at least one whether child will be picked up or will walk home. NO BUS year of tap and ballet and grades 1 -3 with little or no dance service will be provided. Registration Fee $20.00/8 Sessions, experience. Students will learn ballet fundamentals and tap includes pair of pom poms. Classes I hour. Instructor Julia. combinations. Registration Fee $24.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 # Day Begins Time Location min. Instructor Rachel. 109 Mon. Sept. 30 3:15 p.m. Garden City # Day Begins Time Location 104 Sat. Sept. 21 9:45 a.m. Earle Brown TAP AND BALLET II For grades 1 -3 who have had one or more years of dance or grades 4 -6 with little or no dance experience. Fundamental dance steps will be reviewed. Students will learn more advanced combinations and routines. Registration Fee $24.00/ 10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Julia. # Day Begins Time Location VA 105 Mon. Sept. 23 6:45 p.m. Willow Lane 9 Children Activities continued BROOKLYN CENTER GYMNASTICS 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 stu- dents 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, please call Sue at 569 -3400. PRESCHOOL I GYMNASTICS BEGINNING Preschool Gymnastics is for boys and girls ages 3!4 GYMNASTICS FOR (Children must be 3� by September 19, 1996 in order to reg- GIRLS ister for this class.) Basic gymnastics and exercises are designed to improve child's motor skills and coordination. Beginning Gymnastics is for girls in Class activities include tumbling and an introduction to the grades 1 -4 who have had little or no ` balance beam, bars and vault. Students must be able to do all gymnastics experience. Kindergarten girls who have complet- skills before advancing to Preschool II Gymnastics. Class ed at least two preschool gymnastics sessions with Brooklyn ratio is 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $24.00/ 10 Center may register. Participants will be taught basic tum- Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Kim #'s 111, 113; Lisa bling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and #112. headstands. Students will be taught simple skills on the beam, # Day Begins Time Location vault, and uneven bars. Registration Fee $26.00/10 Sessions. 110 Thurs. Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. North View Classes 1 hour. Instructors Kim #'s 117, 120; Lisa #119. 111 Sat. Sept. 21 9:00 a.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 112 Sat. Sept. 21 12:15 p.m. North View 117 Thurs. Sept. 19 7:20 p.m. North View 113 Wed. Sept. 25 6:15 p.m. BCHS 118 Thurs. Sept. 19 7:20 p.m. North View 119 Sat. Sept. 21 9:50 a.m. North View 120 Sat. Sept. 21 9:50 a.m. North View PRESCHOOL IUKINDERGARTEN INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS This class is for preschool children ages 4 and up who have Intermediate Gymnastics is for girls in grades 1 -4 who have passed Preschool I Gymnastics and kindergarten children either passed Beginning Gymnastics for Girls or can do the with little or no gymnastics experience. Children will learn following skills: Tumbling — forward and backward roll, cart- more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and wheel, headstand; Beam — walk forward and back, front bars. Class ratio is 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee support and mount, squat turn, forward roll; Vault — straddle, $24.00/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Kim #'s 114, hip squat; Bars — back hip circle, single leg cut, pull over to 116; Lisa #115. front support. Registration Fee $30.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 # Day Begins Time Location hour, 15 min. Instructors Lisa and Kim. 114 Thurs. Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location 115 Sat. Sept. 21 9:00 a.m. North View 121 Sat Sept. 21 10:55 a.m. North View 116 Wed. Sept. 25 7:05 p.m. BCHS SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS FUNTASTIC FITNESS w Through years of experience, we have found our gymnastics Children will love this energetic and imaginative class that and dance classes are conducted more smoothly when not builds coordination, enhances flexibility and develops expres- being observed by parents. Children, as well as adults, need to sion through rhythmic activities, tumbling and skill building spend time interacting with their peers in a recreation setting. games. Don't miss this opportunity to promote the fun of fit - Parents are welcome to attend the last 15 minutes of the last day ness to your child! For boys and girls ages 3h -6 (Children must of class for a short demonstration. Schedules will be given to be 3% by September 19, 1996.). The evening class corre- students on the first day of class. sponds with a low impact aerobics class for adults. See #30. Now you can take an aerobics class while your child is having fun with their very own fun fitness class. Registration Fee $22.00/14 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kim. # Day Begins Time Location 122 Mon. Sept. 23 6:00 p.m. Garden City 10 Children Activities continued CREATIVE MEMORIES Nv•* HALLOWEEN PARTY & BOOK SWIM — Sunday, October 27 Bring your photos, cards and other stuff you've collected. Calling all ghosts and goblins in sixth grade Students will design a creative memory book for a lifetime of and younger! Join us at the community cen- enjoyment. Maybe you would like to make a memory book of ter as we celebrate the 12th annual your school year, or a book about that great baseball, dance or Halloween Party. Children will play ghoul - music season. It is your book! Students must bring pictures and ish games, win prizes and enjoy special Halloween treats. After whatever else they would like to put in their book. The book, playing the games, children will also have the opportunity to pages, markers, stickers and rubber stamp supplies will be pro- swim and use the water slide. Cost includes a Halloween bag, vided. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $8.50/1 Session. Class one chance at each game booth, treats, prizes, swimming, and 2 hours. Instructor Diane. use of water slide. Parents who wish to swim and use the water # Day Date Time Location slide will pay general admission price at the community center 123 Sat. Nov. 16 1:00 P.M. CC desk on day of party. (Participants must meet a minimum height requirement of 52" in order to go down water slide alone. Those not meeting the minimum requirement must go down when accompanied by an adult, 18 years and older.) Six BABYSITTING CLINIC year old children and under must be accompanied by an Students ages 10 and up will learn about the fascinating and adult. Adults are invited to accompany older children as well. challenging world of childcare. They will learn how to provide Party 2 hours. Register bY Thursdan October 24 cued fee is basic childcare, recreational activities for young children, how $3.501child. After October 24, registration fee is $5.501child. to prevent accidents, and utilize community resources for emer- The Brooklyn Center Lions and Lioness Club will assist with gency help. This class is a must for any student interested in the party. babysitting. Student must attend the full 6% hours to be # Day Date Time Location awarded Red Cross completion card. Bring a pencil, paper 126 Sun. Oct. 27 2:00 p.m. CC and a bag lunch, including beverage. Registration Fee $15.0011 Session. Class 6�4 hours. Instructor CoCo, Red Cross Certified PRESCHOOL 1996 -97 Instructor. Registration for the 1996 fall preschool accepted immedi- # Day Date Time Location ately. A limited number of openings may be available in the 124 Sat. Oct. 5 9:00 a.m. CC classes listed below. The preschool program at the Brooklyn Center Community Center is for children 3% -5 years old. Children must be 3% by November 30, 1996 and be toilet trained. (Children turning 3% between December l and AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM December 31, 1996 may be placed on a waiting list for winter The after school program enables students to explore fields out- and spring sessions.) The program emphasizes group socializa- side the regular school curriculum and will be held tion, music, art, science and community awareness. Your child immediately after school. These programs are designed to will learn numbers, colors, games stressing coordination, finger acquaint elementary students with a new skill or to enjoy a new plays, and stories will be read. Field trips and parent programs activity. Flyers will be distributed to children at school. if you are also part of the program. Children may participate once a would like to see a class offered or would like to be an instruc- week by registering for a Monday or Friday class. If you should for for a class, please contact Sue at the recreation division, find it necessary to request a refund after registering, there will 569 -3400. be a $20 administration charge. Teacher, Mrs. B and assistant teacher, Mrs. K. # Day Begins Time Cost 501 Mon. Sept. 9 12:30 -2:30 p.m. $ 58 FEEDING THE 502 Fri. Sept. 6 9:15 -11:15 a.m. $ 58 SON 503 T & Th Sept. 5 9:00 -10:30 a.m. $ 86 TEMPERAMENTAL TODDLER 504 T & Th Sept. 5 10:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m. $ 86 Life with a toddler can be challenging, especially at mealtime. 505 T & Th Sept. 5 1:00 -3:00 p.m. $114 Does your child often refuse to eat or try new foods, eat only one type of food for days or try to climb out of the high chair every ten seconds? For answers to these and many other com- mon feeding questions, attend this informal session. Also discover the characteristics of a normal eating pattern. under- stand the role of fat in a child's diet and guidelines for promoting a healthy body weight. The instructor is a nutrition - alist with Hennepin County Community Health. Childcare is available. See Childcare. Registration Fee $8.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Linda. # Day Date Time Location 125 Wed. Oct. 23 9:30 a.m. CC 11 H o li da y CATS, BATS AND MORE — PRESCHOOL office at the community center. Within a few days, a letter from For some little tricksters Halloween can be the scariest day of Santa will arrive. Questions, call 569 -3400. the year. In this special class, our goal is to make this celebra- C HRISTMAS GIFTS — CHILDREN tion fun, not scary through crafts, songs, finger plays and creative dramatics! For pre - kindergarten boys and girls 3!�-5 Children will make a gift pretty enough to give proudly to fam- years old. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. ily or friends. This will be a new gift from previous years. Time Instructor Teri. permitting, participants will also get the opportunity to make # Day Date Time Location Christmas cards using rubber stamps and markers. Bring a box 300 Sat. Oct. 19 10:00 a.m. CC to put your gift in. Participants should wear old clothes or bring a paint shirt. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. GREAT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP — Class 2 hours. Instructor Teri. CHILDREN # Day Date Time Location 308 Sat. Dec. 7 10:00 a.m. CC Ghosts and goblins in grades K -6 will really enjoy this oppor- 309 Sat. Dec. 14 1:30 p.m. CC tunity to make some Halloween creations. Children will make a Halloween craft and special Halloween treats to eat and take HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKING — home. Don't forget to wear old clothes or bring a paint shirt. CHILDREN Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Teri. # Day Date Time Location In this one -day cooking/baking workshop, participants will 301 Sat. Oct. 19 1:00 P.M. CC make some of their favorite holiday treats and cookies. Everyone will get a recipe booklet and some homemade good - HALLOWEEN PARTY — CHILDREN ies to take home. Children should bring an apron, a small shoe See Children Activities page 11 for details. box and a sandwich. We will be having a cookie and milk break. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $6.50/1 Session. Class PRESCHOOL PILGRIMS — PRESCHOOL 2:4 hours. Instructors Teri and Diane. Ol' Tom Turkey would be "struttin' his stuff" if he could join this # Day Date Time Location fun filled holiday class. Songs, a special table decoration and 310 Sat. Dec. 7 1:00 P.M. CC finger plays make this class one you won't want to miss! (Sorry 311 Sat. Dec. 14 10:00 a.m. CC Tom!) For pre - kindergarten boys and girls 346-5 years old. HOLLY SUNDAY — December 8 Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Teri. again Brooklyn Center will a celebrate the start of the holiday # Day Date Time me Location y g y 302 Sat. Nov. 23 a.m. Lo season with their special Holly Sunday for children and grown- ups. In its seventh year, the event will feature a visit with Santa, PIE, PIE & MORE PIE — CHILDREN hayrides from 2 to 4 p.m., children's programs, the Dickins Learn how to make delicious pumpkin and homemade fruit Carolers and the lighting of the Brooklyn Center holiday tree in pies in time for the holiday season. Each child will make their front of the community center at 5 p.m. There is no admission charged, but please bring a new toy to own individual pie to take home. We'll sample some pie too! donate to CEAP. Free pictures will be taken with Santa while Bring an apron. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $6.50 /1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructors Agnes and Teri. film supplies last. The pool and water slide will be open from Noon to 6 p.m. # Day Date Time Location General admission prices to the pool and slide in effect. See 303 Sat. Nov. 23 12:30 p.m. CC community center page or call 569 -3400 for more information. LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP — KID'S SHOPPING KORNER PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN On Saturday, December 14, kids can do their very own holiday A unique one - session workshop for preschool and kindergarten shopping for their parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, and age children 3% -6 years old. (Minimum age 3f by Dec. 1, friends. Volunteers from the Brooklyn Twins Senior Adult 1996.) Our "Little Elves" will make a holiday craft, decorate Club, Brooklyn Center Women's Club and the community will cookies, sing songs and play festive games. Registration Fee be there to help children choose their gifts. Additional volun- $6.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructors Mrs. B and Mrs. K. teers are needed to help kids shop and do simple gift # Day Date Time Location wrapping. If you would like to be part of our great volun- 304 Mon. Dec. 2 2:00 p.m. CC teer team, call Kathy at 569 -3400. Two to three hour shifts 305 Mon. Dec. 2 5:30 p.m. CC are available. Besides giving your child a great experience, 306 Tues. Dec. 3 10:00 a.m. CC there is a wide selection of merchandise available at reasonable 307 Tues. Dec. 3 1:00 P.M. CC prices. All gifts — $4.50 and under. Free gift wrapping too. Sorry, no adults allowed to peek! While kids shop, take advan- SANTA'S MAILBOX tage of the time to sit back and relax, read a book or even Visit Santa's Mailbox between December 1 -10 at the commu- address holiday cards. The Shopping Komer is open from 9 nity center. Write your letter on the special Dear Santa form a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by appointment only. (Appointments are provided by the recreation division. Parents, please make sure taken to minimize waiting time.) Call 569 -3400 beginning child's name and address are written legibly. After writing November 23 for your child's shopping appointment. your letter, deliver it to Santa's Mailbox located next to the Minimum age for children is 3% - Junior High. 12 S Activities HOLIDAY BAZAAR Saturday, November 2 ti 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 100 Crafters — Quality at reasonable prices! PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL 7300 Brooklyn Boulevard ('% mile north of 1- 94/694) Same Great Show — New Crafters as Well as Your Favorites!! Free Admission • Free Coffee • Free Parking Free Stroller Check* • Free Coat Check Childcare Available: 750 per hour (use Brooklyn Blvd. entrance) *Sorry, No Strollers Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Recreation Division BROOKLYN CENTER DANCES — COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM JUNIOR HIGH RENTALS The Recreation Division will be sponsoring dances for grades CONSTITUTION HALL in the Brooklyn Center Community 7 -9 on the following dates: Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20. All Center is available for business meetings and private functions. dances will run from 7 -9:45 p.m. at North View Jr. High. 69th It is a great place to host a family reunion, shower, graduation & Zane. Admission is $4 and a current school picture ID is or anniversary party. The building may also be reserved for required. For more information call Joe at 569 -3382. overni functions. Room set -up, including tables, chairs, P.A. system and use of a small kitchen is included in the usage fee. COURAGE CENTER This unique room can accommodate up to 150 persons with Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities and sen- banquet style seating and 250 for lecture style. Brooklyn sory impairments. At Courage Center you will find activities Center Community Center is a smoke free building and alcohol for all ages and abilities including social activities, day camps, is not permitted. To find out more about fees and availability, field trips, special events and competitive and recreational call Kathy, 569 -3405. For group pool rental information, call sports. Call 520 -0473 for a program calendar. A separate Dorthy 569 -3317. brochure listing activities and programs is available for indi- BROOKDALE HENNEPIN AREA viduals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Call 520 -0473 Voice or 520 -0405 TDD. Tutoring in academic skills, in preparing for LIBRARY the GED test and the written drivers test is available by appoint- The library is located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway and is ment, call 520 -0554. open Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For general information call BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S 569 -3600; reference information, 569 -3610; renewal informa- CL,UB tion 569 -3601; TDD 569 -3606. The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Recreation Division. Meetings are the second SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND Tuesday of the month from September through Ma at I p.m. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center Community CEAP offers chore services and home delivered meals to eligi- Center. The purpose of the organization is to promote social, ble individuals who are over 60 years and any person of any age cultural and civic activities for area women. Annual dues are with a disability living in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center and $6. Join us on Tuesday, September 10 at Noon for the annual south to 49th Ave. N in Mpls. Hot meals are delivered by vol- fall luncheon, followed by a fashion show from Kohl's. unteers at noon Monday through Friday. Members host the luncheon, non - members pay $4. ALL ARE WELCOME! October 8 features John Filipczak with ethnic The Chore Program includes snow removal, minor home music. November 12, Brooklyn Center's Silver Slippers will repairs, housekeeping and clean -up. Workers are skills -bank entertain. Don't forget food donations for the CEAP food applicants whose references are thoroughly checked. Their shelves. December 10 is our annual holiday smorgasbord. Gifts for LEAP will be collected. There will be a scholarship raffle e is added to our list of workers and referred to you when ffle you call for service. You pay the worker when the job is com- and festive music by the Robbinsdale Cooper Chamber pleted. Call Linda 566 -9600. Singers. Area trips are sponsored monthly. Complete informa- tion about these trips is available at the monthly meetings. For club information call, 533 -0532. 13 Special Activities continued ADAPTIVE RECREATION 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 Center. Participants must pre- register. 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 interest- ed in participating in "non- adapted" parks and recreation programs. Call Jessica at 9884177 for information and registration procedures. Adaptive Gymnastics — Is being offered for children ages 5 -12 at Olympic Gymnastics Academy, 14170 23rd Ave. N., Plymouth. The class meets Mondays, 5:45 -6:30 p.m. beginning in September. The fee is $30 per month, with a ratio of 1 staff per 4 gymnasts. Saturday Sunshine Kids — Join us once a month for gym activities, music, crafts and other fun! This social/recreation program is for kids 5 -12 years old. We meet from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at Central Community Center, St. Louis Park. The cost is $6 per time. "Sunshine Kids" meets Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. This is a great opportunity for parents to take a Saturday morning break. Teen Action Sports — Come with us once a week and enjoy a variety of fun sports with your friends. We will meet in a different location for bowling, swimming, roller skating and other fun sports. The cost is $20 plus approximately $3 per time. Call Jessica for all the exciting plans. Adult Bowling — A great opportunity to bowl and socialize. Limit of 50 participants. We bowl on Saturdays at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway in Crystal. Bowling meets 10 a.m. -Noon, Sept.28 -Nov. 9. League fee is $18 plus $2.50 for each week bowled. Floor Hockey — An inclusion program for adults 18 and over who wish to compete in a floor hockey league. Rules are modified to provide participation for adults with and without disabilities. Games and a round robin tournament will be played. The program meets at RHS Resource Center, 3730 Toledo Ave., Robbinsdale. The cost is $12 for 9 weeks beginning Mon., Sept. 30. Call 504- 0236 for information. Wednesday Night Social — Do you enjoy meeting new friends or like socializing with a group of people? Come join us Wednesdays for a variety of fun and exciting events and activities. We meet at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr, Crystal, 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Sept. 25 -Nov. 13. The fee is $25. October Dance — On Friday, Oct. 11, pull out the lederhosen and join us for an evening of music, dancing and food! The dance will be at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr., Crystal from 7 -9 p.m. Pay $3 at the door, preregistration is not required. Staff are welcome to stay at no cost. Personal Empowerment Group for People with Developmental Disabilities — This is a group for adults with borderline and mild development disabilities who wish to address their feelings and concerns and promote self - esteem through the use of a step by step model. We meet at Elim Lutheran Church, 3978 West Broadway, Robbinsdale. Co- sponsored by Windows of Opportunity. Call Jessica for information. Individualized Leisure Planning — Are you new in town, bored, or looking for more to do? WHCS can assist people with disabil- ities in finding and planning activities that fit their lifestyle. We can also assist with finding a way to work through obstacles that keep you from participating in recreation opportunities. Plan what your recreational goals are for the future and how you will accom- plish those goals. For more information call Jessica. ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS The Robbinsdale Community Education Center offers the following programs and classes for adults with disabilities: Journal Workshop, Opulent Ornament Shirt, Sugarplum Candy Wreath, Floor Hockey, Personal Empowerment, Fibromyalgia Support and Magnificent Singles MS Support Groups. Call 504 -0236 Voice, or 504 -0242 TDD for class information. NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM This program is free to adults with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Hennepin County. The drop -in center offers a vari- ety of recreation activities: table games, athletics, socialization, fitness, and community outings. In addition, there are opportunities in women's, men's and spiritual groups. If you would like more information on the program, please call 535 -6069 or better yet, drop in! A calendar of events is available upon request. Come see us at 5510 W. Broadway in the Crystal Gallery Mall, #215 -A. 14 Center brook • Co urse 9 Hole Par 3 Register for Golf Lessons at Centerbrook. 5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 561 -3239 Registrations accepted immediately. GOLF LESSONS Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons FALL TUNE -UP SPECIAL throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for all abili- Tune -up your swing for your fall golf game. Lessons will focus ties, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf activities on swing, power, club control, weight shift, etc. Instruction will for fall. For additional information, call Centerbrook at 561- be given on an individual or group basis and times will be set 3239. Registration is on a first -come, first - served basis. up individually with the instructor. Registration accepted immediately at Centerbrook Golf Course. # of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee 1 % Hour $25.00 BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF 1 1 Hour 35.00 LESSONS 2 1 Hour 45.00 Swing into fall with easy and fun golf lessons. The one -hour 3 1 Hour 55.00 4 1 Hour 65.00 class meets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. One free round of golf is included. Classes are lim- ited to 8 golfers, minimum of 5 and are held rain or shine. Bring a 9 iron or wedge to the first class. Registration fee $50.0015 Sessions. Day Begins Time N ;.rsy • Mon. Sept. 9 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m. Tues. Sept. 10 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 m.' %w, �'k %' J J Wed Sept. 25 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 .ro P :,•,. % <:: >; «:.:.:.; ><...• . <:x: :. ;:::f.::.:::::::.::•;:;.;s:.;:: :: -. ...:..... f Thurs. .��,�i',a......... Sept. Se t. 26 4:30, 5:30, 6:30. 7:30 .m. ;: � ».r,•;z >;:�;,:,,, P p Swim Activities Registration for swim lessons begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday BEGINNING DIVING Sept. 7. All other class registrations begin at 1 1 a.m. (Numbers Learn forward and back approach, how to set the board for will be given out a half hour prior to registration.) spring, how to check for proper spring, diving rules, terms for Brooklyn Center Recreation Division uses the American different positions, and basic forward and back dives on a 1 Red Cross Swimming Progression for lessons. meter board. Prerequisite: Must be in Level 4 swimming or able to pass the deep end test. Registration Fee $29.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. The pool, exercise room and sauna will be closed from # Day Begins Time Location September 3 -10 for cleaning. 407 Thurs. Sept. 12 7:45 p.m. CC PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS 408 Sat. Sept. 14 10:40 a.m. CC Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children ? SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING and 3 years old. One parent must accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each time. Classes 30 min. Do you like dancing? Are you a Level 3 swimmer or better? Combine the two in beginning synchronized swimming! Classes once a week, $29.00/10 weeks Students will learn basic stunts and formations in the water and # Day Begins Time Location develop routines. Registration Fee $29.00/10 Lessons. Classes 400 Thurs. Sept. 12 6:00 p.m. CC 30 min. 401 Thurs. Sept. 12 6:35 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 402 Sat. Sept. 14 10:40 a.m. CC 409 Tues. Sept. 17 7:10 p.m. CC 403 Tues. Sept. 17 6:00 p.m. CC 404 Tues. Sept. 17 6:35 p.m. CC Day classes twice a week $29.00/5 weeks SPECIAL NOTE FOR SWIM LESSON 405 M & W Sept. 16 9:30 a.m. CC VIEWING 406 M & W Oct. 21 9:30 a.m. CC Swim lessons may be observed by parents from the upstairs windows located in the gameroom. Sorry, parents are not allowed on the pool deck or downstairs observation area during Chl orine .. lessons. s orry , .. 15 Swim Activities continued PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS LESSONS For men and women ages 62 years and older. Here is a chance This class is for children 4 years of age and older and includes to brush up on skills you have already learned, experience new American Red Cross swim levels 1 -7. Children will be tested skills or start right from the very beginning. Same days, fees the first day and placed in a class at their appropriate swim and times as adult lessons and by arrangement; please call 569 - level. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students /instructor. 3317. Parents do not accompany child in water. Classes 30 min. FOR PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN INTRO TO COMPETITIVE Classes once a week, $29.00/10 weeks SWIMMING # Day Begins Time Location 410 Thurs. Sept. 12 6:00 p.m. CC A class designed for Level 6 students and above who are inter - 411 Thurs. Sept. 12 6:35 p.m. CC ested in learning some of the skills which are unique to 412 Thurs. Sept. 12 7:10 p.m. CC competitive swimming — the butterfly stroke, racing dives, and 413 Thurs. Sept. 12 7:45 p.m. CC flip turns, as well as practicing the other competitive swimming 414 Sat. Sept. 14 9:30 a.m. CC strokes. Registration Fee $29.00 /10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 415 Sat. Sept. 14 10:05 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 416 Sat. Sept. 14 10:40 a.m. CC 431 Thurs. Sept. 12 7:10 p.m. CC 417 Sat. Sept. 14 11:15 a.m. CC 418 Tues. Sept. 17 6:00 p.m. CC 419 Tues. Sept. 17 6:35 p.m. CC PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 420 Tues. Sept. 17 7:10 p.m. CC For all levels on a one -to -one basis for children or adults. 421 Tues. Sept. 17 7:45 p.m. CC Missed lessons will not be made up. Registration Fee $49.00/5 FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY Lessons. Classes 30 min. 422 Mon. Sept. 16 9:30 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 423 Wed. Sept. 18 9:30 a.m. CC 432 Sat. Sept. 14 11:15 a.m. CC 433 AND BY ARRANGEMENT, 569 -3317 Day classes twice a week, $29.00/5 weeks FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY 424 M & W Sept. 16 10:05 a.m. CC LIFEGUARDING TODAY WITH 425 M & W Sept. 16 10:40 a.m. CC WATERFRONT MODULE 426 M & W Oct. 21 10:05 a.m. CC Will be offered in December. Call 569 -3317 for further infor- 427 M & W Oct. 21 10:40 a.m. CC mation. ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS Swim lessons for children and adults of all ages with physical SWIM AND STAY FIT PROGRAM or developmental disabilities. Classes have a ratio of one stu- Swim and Stay Fit is a planned activity to encourage individu- dent to one instructor. Registration Fee $32.00/10 Lessons. als to swim regularly until 50 or more miles are reached. It is Classes 30 min. not a marathon, not a race, not competitive, not an endurance # Day Begins Time Location contest. The goal is to improve the long -term physical fitness of 428 Sat. Sept. 14 9:30 a.m. CC the swimmer. Persons will be able to track their progress on cards at the pool and will receive a certificate and patch at the BEG. ADULT &TEEN SWIM completion of 50 miles. For adults ages 18 and up. Sign up with the pool staff. Fee is FREE with daily pool admission or mem- LESSONS bership. For adults and high school age students with very little swim- ming experience. This is an opportunity to learn with others of comparable ability. Registration Fee $36.00/10 Lessons. ADULT CPR Classes 40 min. What would you do if a member of your family or co- worker # Days Begins Time Location stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible heart 429 Tues. Sept. 17 7:45 p.m. CC attack? Learn how to handle these emergencies in this American Red Cross Adult CPR course. Registration Fee INT. ADULT &TEEN SWIM LESSONS $30.00/1 Session. Includes instruction and all materials. Class 4 hours. For adults and high school students who are comfortable in the # Day Date Time Location water and wish to brush up on strokes, learn new strokes, or 62 Wed. Oct. 23 5:00 p.m. CC work on endurance. Registration Fee $36.00/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min. # Day Begins Time Location 430 Thurs. Sept. 12 7:45 p.m. CC 16 Swim Activities continued SPECIAL NOTE TO DAY SPECIAL POOL EVENTS SWIMMERS Back to School — $1.00 Special! — Wed., Sept. 11, 5 -9 p.m. The water slide will open at 1 p.m. on these additional days. Bring a can of food for CEAP and use the pool and water NOTE: some school districts have these days off: Oct. 11. slide for only one dollar! Price is good for all ages. 17, 18, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31. Fall Float — Saturday, Oct. 19, 1 -4 p.m. For unsinkable fun, BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB bring your favorite air mattress, inner tube, beach ball, or floating animal. Participants can float and swim. Use of Do you enjoy swimming? Do you want to improve your abili- water slide is optional. Regular pool and water slide admis- ty to swim the four competitive strokes? Do you want to have sion prices apply. fun and participate in swim meets? Do you want to compete with swimmers your own age and with similar aquatic abili- Splish Splash Saturdays. Make a big splash on the fourth ties? If so, the BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is for you. Saturday of the month! Pay regular pool admission price, BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB is a local affiliate of United States and use the water slide FREE! Splish Splash dates: Sept. Swimming Inc. Most of our Olympic swimmers including 28, Oct. 26. Nov. 23, Dec. 28. Hours 6 -9 p.m. Summer Sanders, Angel Martino, Matt Biondi and Pablo Morales started in USS Club. For more information, contact Halloween Party & Swim — Sunday, Oct. 27. Calling all Damon Carrison at 427 -0453. The Brooklyn Swim Club is co- ghosts and goblins in sixth grade and younger! Children sponsored by the recreation departments of Brooklyn Center will play ghoulish games, win prizes and enjoy special and Brooklyn Park. Halloween treats. After playing the games, children will also have the opportunity to swim and use the water slide. Cost includes a Halloween bag, one chance at each game AQUA EXERCISE booth, treats, prizes, swimming, and use of water slide. See Exercise page 2 for information. Parents who wish to swim and use the water slide will pay general admission price at the community center desk on the day of the party. (Participants must meet a minimum NORTH VIEW POOL height requirement of 52" in order to go down water slide North View Jr. High pool, 69th and Zane Ave. N is available for alone. Those not meeting the minimum requirement may go rental at various times during the week. Reservations are down when accompanied by an adult, 18 years and older.) requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. For informa Six year old children and under must be accompanied tion, call 569 -3317. by an adult. Adults are invited to accompany older children as well. Party 2 hours. Register by Thursday, October 24 and fee is $3.501child. After October 24, registration fee is COMMUNITY CENTER POOL AND $5.501child. The Brooklyn Center Lions and Lioness Clubs will assist with the party. See page 11. WATER SLIDE RENTAL The community center pool and water slide are available for rental by your group or party at various times during the week. For information, call 569 -3317. W .+..... » $ a x S Thanksgiving Day Family Swim — Nov. 28, 4 -9 p.m. g THANKS for considering this facility for family swim time! Regular pool and water slide admission prices apply. -. New Year's Eve Party — Dec. 31, 6 -9 p.m. Celebrate with us — a party for all ages! Hats, noisemakers, games with prizes and water slide are all included in admission. Upstairs game room and snack bar will also be open. Admission to New k `'`' "``'`''`'' "`+ Year's Eve party is $3 for 17 and under and $4 for 18 and over. Memberships are not accepted for this special event. CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY Everyone remaining in the building will be charged. WITH US Your child's birthday is a very important event. For an extra NOTE: Children must be at least 52" tall to use the special day, plan a swimming party! Small groups (20 or less) water slide alone or must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older). Children 5 years and under must be are invited to reserve a room for the party. There is no charge accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) at all times. for the room and the birthday child receives free admission to the pool and use of water slide. Please call 569 -3400 to make a Thank you. reservation. 17 Brooklyn Community 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 9 569-3400 * TDD 569-340 Memberships Memberships entitle the member to use the swimming pool, exercise room, sauna and wading pool during recreational or "open" peri- ods. 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. The Community Center may close early at the discretion of the management. Hours subject to change. Call 569 -3400. Membership Rates with Water Slide Membership Rates without Water Slide 1 mo 3 mo 6 mo 1 yr 1 mo 3 mo 6 mo 1 yr Family $50.00 $128.00 $220.00 $328.00 Family $32.00 $86.00 $145.00 $248.00 Individual $30.00 $65.00 $126.00 $200.00 Individual $20.00 $50.00 $80.00 $134.00 Senior* $12.00 $32.00 $61.00 $11, *BC residents only General Admission With Water Slide Without Water Slide Monday Bargain Days Senior Adults (62 and over) $3.75 $2.25 Ages With Slide Without Adults (18 and over) $4.50 $3.00 62+ $3.00 $1.50 Youth (15-17) $4.00 $2.50 18 -61 $3.75 $2.25 Children (6 -14) $3.75 $2.25 15 -17 $3.25 $1.75 Children (2 -5) $2.50 $1.00 6 -14 $3.00 $1.50 Children under 2 Free Free 2 -5 $2.25 75¢ Under 2 Free Free Holidays not included! ! Exercise Room & Sauna Open Swim Schedule Schedule FALL HOURS effective Sept. 11 Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Hours subject to change. Call 569 -3400. 9 a.m. -10 p.m. 9 a.m. -10 p.m. (Adults only: 9 a.m. -1 p.m.) (Adults only: 9 a.m. -1 p.m.) Water Slide Schedule Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. -10 p.m. 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Monday & Wednesday (Adults only: 9 a.m. -1 p.m., and (Adults only: 9 a.m. -1 p.m. and 6 -9 p.m. 8:30 -10 p.m.) 8:30 -10 p.m.) Friday Saturday Sunday 4 -9 p.m. 1 -9 P.M. 12 -6 p.m. Saturday Saturday The recreation division reserves the right 9 a.m. -9 p.m. Noon -9 p.m. (Adults only: Noon -1 p.m.) to open the water slide during non- sched- uled times. Children must be 52" high to Sunday Sunday go down the slide alone. Those not meet - Noon-6 p.m. Noon -6 p.m. ing the requirement may go down when The use of the exercise room is limited to accompanied by an adult 18 or over. 15 years and older and the sauna to 18 Children under 6 years old must be Lockers years and older. Children younger than accompanied by an adult in the pool. Coin - operated lockers are provided at the this will not be allowed even if accompa- Wading pool is open to children, 5 years Pool. Individuals may secure their belong - nied by an adult over 18. and younger, ONLY when supervised by a ings for 25¢. parent. Pool & Water Slide The "Play Corner" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, Holiday Hours meetings or swimming at the community center. Minimum age is four months. The cost is $1 for each preschool child. The "Play Corner" will be open regular hours, Monday - Thanksgiving - Nov. 28, 4 -9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m. beginning Sept. 12. After classes or swimming, parents are New Year's Day - Jan. 1, Noon -6 p.m. invited to relax in our concession area before picking up children. Additional hours are Pool, water slide, sauna and being offered for the exercise classes on Tuesday evenings from 5:45 -8:15 p.m. Call 569- exercise room closed Sept. 3 -10 3400. for cleaning. Game room with pool tables, video games and pinball machines located next to snack Water slide will be open at 1 p.m. bar. on school holidays. 18 General Information Need More / Information? 400 Registration Information • Senior adults, 62 years and older, TDD 569-3404 Phone — 569 -3 69-3 / who are residents of Brooklyn • Registration for classes begins Sat., Center will receive 40% off the Sept. 7 at the Brooklyn Center registration fee of any adult activity Late Pickup Fee Community Center, except where class $20 or more. This does not If a child is not picked up immediate - noted in class descriptions. apply to supplies, special senior ly after class, a $5 fee will be Registration for swim lessons classes which are already reduced, begins at 9 a.m. Numbers will be charged for every ten minutes after or classes less than $20. Other the class ending time. handed out at 8:30 a.m. Sorry, exceptions will be noted in class mail registrations will not be descriptions accepted for swim lessons. Auxiliary Aids Registration for other classes Auxiliary aids for persons with dis- begins at 11 a.m. Numbers will Refund Procedure: Requests for abilities are available upon request at be handed out at 10:30 a.m. M ail refunds must be made at ]east 24 least 96 hours in advance. Please call registration will be processed Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis hours before the first class. There beginning Mon., Sept. 11. will be a $3 service charge. If you at 569 -3400. Senior adult registration begins find it necessary to cancel after the Fri., Sept. 6. Doors open at 8:30 first class, make your request 24 Financial Assistance a.m., registration follows. hours before the second class. The Limited financial assistance funds are class will be prorated plus there will available to Brooklyn Center resi- Registration for all classes be a $3 service charge. Refund dents. This assistance is for those continues until classes fill. Sorry, checks are mailed to participants; who could not otherwise take a class no phone registration. please allow 2 -3 weeks. due to financial reasons. Call Arnie Mavis at 569 -3400 for more • On the opening day of registration, information. Sat., Sept. 7, a person may sign up Refund Procedure for Holiday and for themselves or their immediate One -Day Classes: Requests for Art /Cooking /Holiday Class family only. After this date, you refunds for holiday and one -day Participants may register for as many as you classes must be made at least seven wish. Young artists and cooks may get days before the class date. There will food, paint, glue, or other art media • be a service charge. Sorry, no refunds on their clothing and shoes while in Please make check payable to the will be issued later than seven days class. Children should dress in old City of Brooklyn Center. before the class date. clothes and/or bring an old paint shirt • Registration will be on a first- or apron. come, first -served basis. The recreation division reserves the Liability right to cancel classes when an Don't Be Disappointed! The recreation division does not pro - insufficient number of people have Register Early vide accident insurance for signed up. Instructors will not be participants in any of its programs. offered in this brochure permitted to accept registration at Most of the programs e have a activities Participants assume all inherent risk the activity location. of injury from their involvement in minimum and maximum number programs or activities outlined in this of registrants. Some programs fill • Persons who register for an activity to capacity within a few days of brochure. where capacity enrollment has the beginning of registration. In already been reached will be placed other cases, we have to cancel on a waiting list. Additional classes activities several days before the Community Center may be formed if there are suffi- starting date, if they appear to be Hours com co requests and if space and a under enrolled. There have been The recreation division, located in competent instructor are available. several instances where individu- the community center, is open for als have expressed interest in a registration Monday through • Class attendance t limited program that has already been Friday, 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; participants. Spectators, including cancelled. In either case, it is high- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. -9 p.m.; parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes ly advantageous to register early!! Sunday, 11:30 a.m. -6 p.m. children. 19 Class Locations Brooklyn Center High School Municipal Garage • 6500 Humboldt Ave. N (BCHS) 6844 Shingle Creek Parkway Community Center North View Junior High • 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (CC) 69th & Zane Ave. (NVJH) Centerbrook Golf Course Northport School 5500 N Lilac Dr. 55th & Sailor Lane HOLLY SUNDAY Earle Brown Commons Orchard Lane School Sunday, December 8 • 4 0 6100 Summit Dr. 6201 Noble Ave. N 2:00 -5:00 p.m. Earle Brown School Palmer Lake School Brooklyn Center Community Center 5900 Humboldt Ave. N 7300 W. Palmer Lake Dr. Santa! Hayrides! Entertainment! Evergreen School Park Center High School Refreshments! 7020 Dupont Ave. N 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. See page 12 for details. Fair Oaks School Willow Lane School 5600 65th Ave. N 7020 Perry Ave. N Garden City School 3501 65th Ave. N r- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mail Registration Card Parks and Recreation g ; Advisory Commission Name Gender: Male Female The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at Address 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. This Commission advises the City Council on the parks City Zip and recreation program in Brooklyn Center. Bud Sorenson, chairperson; Art Phone Mead; John Russell; Tom Shinnick; Don Home Work 1 Peterson; Kay Lasman, Gail Ebert. j Class Name Department Mission Dedicated to the citizens of Brooklyn Location Class # Center that they may share in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to Time Class Day tranquility, and to the end that each may herein fmd the laughter of childhood, the Child's Birthdate Amount acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship of old Registration card is for mail use only and will not be accepted before 1 age, through a healthy, satisfying use of Sept. 9, 1996. For registration information, see page 19. 1 leisure time. L------------------ - - - - -- ---------------------------------------------- - - - - -J City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199