HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 Edition 72 March BROOKLYN CENTER
CITY NEWSLETTER
NUMBER 72 MARCH, 1991
Program To Assist With
Home Heating Payments
The Suburban Hennepin County households with a portion of their
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) home heating payments.
is designed to assist low- income
It is not designed to cover total
energy costs. Households with heat
costs included in the rent are eli-
Cohen Appointed gible to apply for assistance. Ren- CORRECTION
PP ters receiving government subsi-
To City Council dized rent assistance, and who do In the December, 1990
not pay heat costs directly, are not Brooklyn Center City News -
The Brooklyn Center City Coun- eligible. letter, the phone number for
cil, on January 14, appointed Philip
Cohen to serve the unexpired term (Continued on Page 3) the Telephone Assurance
Program (TAP) was incorrect.
of Council member Todd Paulson.
Council member Paulson vacated The TAP number is 566 -
his Council seat when he was sworn 0157. A TAP clerk will an-
in as Mayor on January 2, 1991. swer this phone any day of
City Auction Set the week from 9 a.m. to 1
As provided for in the City Char- For April 27 p.m.
ter, the City Council appointed p
Cohen, a former Brooklyn Center The annual Brooklyn Center
Mayor and Council member, to serve surplus equipment and bike auc- Telephone
on the Council through December tion will be held on Saturday,
31, 1992. There were nine resi- Assurance
dents vying for the open Council April 27, at the Brooklyn Center
seat, with Cohen being selected City Garage, 6844 Shingle Creek TAP, located in and administered
after a predetermined balloting Parkway. by the Brooklyn Center Police
process was set u b the City P P Y Y Interested persons can view the Department, is for the elderly or handica ed who live alone in the
Council. available equipment one hour pp
community. It is designed to allow
T prior to the start of the auction, the members to contact a TAP Citi-
which begins at 11 a.m. The sale zen Aid Clerk daily, with calls made
will include property confiscated from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. If the call is
by the police department, some not made by the member, a TAP
surplus office equipment, and clerk will then call to see if all is
bicycles. For additional informa- well.
tion regarding the auction, please
call City Hall at 569 -3300 during If there is no response, a neigh -
normal business hours. (Continued on Page 3)
This newsletter represents the . ; R ecreation P ro g rams:
City o/ Brooklyn Center's con
cernfor cot servationq /resources Pa es 6
and energy. This issue is printed TIME SENSITIVE:
on 100% recycled paper. Deliver to homes by
Residents Play Important Part By Serving
On City Advisory Commissions
Several citizen commissions con- HUMAN RIGHTS AND RE- CHARTER COMMISSION —Bar-
tribute to the quality of life in the SOURCES COMMISSION —Donna bara Sexton, Edward Commers,
community, by helping the Brooklyn Stoderl, Kathleen Carmody, Agatha Mona Hintzman, Allen Anderson,
Center City Council in an advisory Eckman, Susan Larsen. Everett Lindh, Benjamin Chatelle,
capacity regarding a wide range of Tony Kuefler, Ron Christensen,
activities. PARK & RECREATION COMMIS- David Ault, Ulyssess Boyd, Dennis
SION —Arvid (Bud) Sorenson, Don Snook, Beverly Wolfe.
Members volunteer their time to Peterson, Dave Skeels, Sarah Pol-
attend frequent meetings, at least lock, Art Mead, Tom Shinnick, John COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
once each month, to address mat- Russell. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COM-
ters relevant to the particular MITTEE— Barbara Jensen, Bud
commission. All commission mem- PLANNING COMMISSION —Low- Sorenson, Ray Haroldson, Tom
Johns
bers'are appointed by the mayor, ell Ainas, Molly i, Wallace Loberg, Lois Kline, Agatha Eckman.
subject to confirmation by the city Bernards, Bertil ohnson, Kristin
council. Mann, Ellamae Sander, Mark NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HU-
Holmes. MAN SERVICES ADVISORY COM-
These groups operate without a MISSION—John Vogel.
budget while providing an extremely
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valuable service to the community.
Active commissions or groups
operating in the city include the -- i
Community Development Citizens
Participation Committee; Charter II
Commission; Northwest Hennepin r�
Human Services Advisory Commis-
sion; Housing Commission; Human
Rights and Resources Commission:
and Park and Recreation Commis-
sion. _ Any resident interested in being
considered as a commission mem-
ber should contact the city man-
ager's office, 6301 Shingle Cr ek Human Services Commission
Parkway, or call 569 -3300 Needs Member
There are several vacancies on
the Human Rights and Resources The City of Brooklyn Center is The goals of the council are to
Commission, and one vacancy in looking for residents who have an improve access to human services
the Northwest Hennepin Human interest in human services issues for area residents; raise awareness
Services Advisory Commission. As and would be willing to serve as of human service needs; and coor-
vacancies appear in the commis- municipal representatives to the dinate and assist in planning for
sions, the mayor will consider the Advisory Commission of the North- needed human services in the
applications. west Hennepin Human Services community.
Council.
A continuing special thank you The Advisory Commission is
to the following commissions and The Northwest Hennepin Human composed of citizen representatives
their members for their time and Services Council is a human serv- appointed for two -year terms by
dedication: ices planning and coordinating their respective City Council. As an
agency serving the cities of Brooklyn Advisory Commissioner, the repre-
HOUSING COMMISSION —Barb Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, sentative is asked to attend one
Jensen, Nicholas Edloff, Bob Tor- Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Golden Advisory Commission meeting per
res, Ernie Erickson, Pam Frantum, Valley, Hanover, Hassan, New Hope, month, and serve on one Commis -
Neal Nelson, John Kalligher, Jon Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, Rob- sion committee or task force dur-
Perkins. binsdale, and Rogers since 1972. ing the year.
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Charter r----------- �---------- - - - --�
DIRECT DIAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Commission Has CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Openings POLICE AND FIRE EMERGENCY . ............................911 �
Nonemergency Police .. ........ ___ ....... .... ..... ........ .......... 569 -3333
The Brooklyn Center Charter ' (,rune Tips and Prevention .... ....... ... .... ........ ................ 561 -6649 '
Commission has positions open for
two new commissioners. Interested COMMUNITY CENTER ............. ............................... 569 -3400
applicants must be residents of the (6301 Shingle Creek Parkway)
City and be registered voters.
' Park and Recreation ................... ................................ 569 -3400 '
Anyone interested or wanting ( Swimming Pool ....................... .................................... 569 -3400 '
additional information should
contact the City of Brooklyn Center CITY HALL
at 569 -3300 to leave your name, ; (6301 Shingle Creek Parkway) i
T
hone and /or address.
' Information ..... ............................... .......................569 -3300 '
Administration /Personnel ..........:.. ............................ 569 -3350
Assessing .................. ............. 569 -3310
H eating Building Inspections . ...... ........... ............................569 -3344
P ayments... Engineering .......... .......... :.................... ......................569 -3340 '
(Continued from Page 1) Finance .............................. ................... 569 -3320
Fire Administration/ Prevention ....... ............................569 -3360
Applicants must meet certain i Planning ............... ............................... .......................569 -3330
income and asset guidelines to ' Police Administration ........................... ....................... 569 -3333 '
qualify for the program. A house-
hold's total income for the 12 months TDD ............................................. ............................... 569 -3300
prior to application is considered Water /Sewer Utility Billing .................. .......................569 -3390
when determining eligibility, al-
though households with rapidly FIRE STATIONS '
declining income may be eligible East ast Fire Station ................. ...............................
based on income for the last 90 (6500 Dupont Avenue: North)
days prior to application.
� West Fire Station ............... ......... ................ ................ 569 -331 1 �
An example of 12 -month income (6250 Brooklyn Boulevard)
guidelines would be: $8,824 for a
household of one person and PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE GARAGE ............... 569 -:3380 �
$22,924 for a household of six (6844 Shingle Creek Parkway) '
persons. Certain expenses may be CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE ............ 561 -3239
deducted from gross household
(5500 North Lilac Drive)
income to determine EAP- eligible
income. ' LIQUOR STORES
Assistance amounts vary by #I - 1500 69th Avenue North ......... ............................... 561 -2420
household income, size and fuel
costs (type of heat). Households do #2 -6250 Brooklyn Boulevard .......... ............................ 561 -4030
not have to be behind in payments #3- Northbrook Center ............................ ..................... 561 -2350
of their heating bills in order to
apply for assistance.
The Energy Assistance Program TAP. (Continued from Page 1) If you are elderly or handicapped
will schedule appointments bor or friend is called (each person and living alone, we sincerely in-
through May 30, 1991, for the participating in the program pro- vite you to join this program. If
1990 -1991 heating season. For vides the names of people to con- you would like further informa-
further information or to sched- tact in case of an emergency). This tion for yourself, a family mem-
ule an appointment, please call program has proved valuable in ber or a friend, contact a TAP
929 -2474, Monday through Fri- meeting the emergency needs of clerk at 566 -0157 any day of the
day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. some of the members. week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Please Control, Pick Up After Pets
residents by barking, howling, fight- Funk's has agreed to allow the
ing, or other noise. City of Brooklyn Center to impound
A City ordinance requires own-
animals at its hospital until the
` new building is completed. PUPS
ers of pets to pick up after their
dogs and cats in their own yard, will be located on 89th Avenue
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as well as in public areas, includ-
North, just west of Zachary Lane in
�,' ing parks. Maple Grove.
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The offense of animals at large
and animals disturbing are misde Earle Brown
r i meanors punishable by a fine not
q to exceed $700 and /or a maximum Heritage Center
of 90 days in jail. Hosts A Varlet
Pets Under Police Security (PUPS)
is the new animal impound facility of Events
Brooklyn Center City ordinances under construction in Maple Grove.
prohibit animal owners from al- The Earle Brown Heritage Center
lowing their pets to run "at large ". The facility will be jointly owned and operated by the cities of has had a very successful start that
"At large" means any animal that Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, featured a wide variety of events.
is off the property of its owner Using the various facilities during
Crystal, Maple Grove, New Hope,
and not under restraint. and Plymouth and is expected to the past eight months were several
An animal is considered restrained open in the early fall of 1991. corporations including General
Mills, Medtronic, T.K. Gray, Min -
when it is controlled by a leash or
Animals, usually dogs and cats, nesota Society of Association Ex-
at heel and obedient to the voice running t large that are picked u
g g p p ecutives, Meeting Planners Inter -
commands of its human compan-
by local animal control officers are national, Pink Company, Sherer
ion. Animals in parks and play- typically the animals that will be Brothers, and Coodin Company.
grounds must be leashed at all held at PUPS. In the past, the City
times. of Brooklyn Center used Funk's In addition, Park Center High
Animal owners must be certain Animal Hospital in Brooklyn Park School held its 1990 prom in Car -
that their pets do not disturb other for animal impounds. riage Hall. This event then led the
way for booking five proms for May,
1991 with additional prom com-
mitments for the 1992 season.
B rooklyn Center Some of the upcoming events will
include the Richfield Sports Base -
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway ball Card Show, February 16 and
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 17; America's Heartland Jewelry &
Accessories Show, February 28
CITY COUNCIL through March 2; Northwest Coin
Todd Paulson . ............................... ..........................Mayor Club Show, March 15 -17; Chaco
Phil Cohen ................................ ............................... Councilman Depression Glass Show, March 22-
Jerry Pedlar ......... ............................... .....................Councilman 24; and the Holiday Travel Show,
Dave Rosene ....... ............................... .....................Councilman April 14.
Celia Scott ............. ............................... ...................Councilwoman
Weddings are also very popular
Gerald Splinter .............................. ...........................City Manager due to the variety of features at the
Center. There are overnight accom-
SERVICE DIRECTORY modations for guests; the ability to
Emergency Number (24 Hours) have a summer wedding outdoors
POLICE- FIRE - MEDICAL .............................. " " " " " " " " " " " "' 911
(with space for an indoor event in
;
Police (non- emergency, information) .................... ................. 569 -3333 case of inclement weather); and
large banquet rooms for flexible
City Hall Offices.. ............................. ................... .................. 569-3300
(Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) seating and arrangements. The hotel
rooms are being offered through
Community Center ........... ............................... .......................569 3400 the North Metro Convention and
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Tourism Bureau.
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Follow Suggestions To Avoid
Possible Sewer Backup
A sewer backup in the home can posal recommendations. Regard- sewer is clear, you will be advised
be avoided in some instances by less, the plastic outer covers do not that the problem is located in your
following a few precautionary meas- belong in the sewer and will cause service line and it is your responsi-
ures, as suggested by the Public problems. bility to have the problem corrected.
Utilities Department. If a sewer backup or other drain- Sewer backups are frequently
Avoid flushing of nondegradable age problem occurs, call the City's found to be caused by roots that
materials down the sewer. Materi- Public Utilities Department at have grown into the property's sewer
als which will not readily disinte- 569 -3390, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 service line. Removal of these roots
grate in water include metal, wood, p.m., Monday through Friday. often causes a chain reaction of
plastic, rubber, cloth, sand, glass, After these hours or on weekends, problems. Once the roots are re-
heavy duty paper products, news- call the Police Department Dis- moved from the line, they may push
paper and similar products, includ- patcher at 569 -3333. out into the main sewer where they
ing sanitary napkins. A City crew will then check to see again create a blockage.
Disposable diapers also can cause if the problem is located in the The secondary blockage may
problems; therefore, it is important main sewer and, if so, it will be cor- cause backups for the property
to follow the manufacturer's dis- rected by the crew. If the main owner and neighboring houses
which are more serious than the
original . blockage on the service
Residents line. To avoid this problem with
secondary blockages, any prop-
Recycle 4,354 erty owner or plumbing contrac-
for who removes roots from a
Tons in 1990
sewer service line is asked to
The Hennepin Recycling Group contact the City's Public Utili-
(HRG), encompassing the cities of ties Department prior to start-
Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and New ing. The City's crew will then
Hope, reports collecting a total of coordinate its work to prevent
4,354.52 tons of materials in 1990. the occurrence of a secondary
These materials were recycled in- backup.
Plastics, stead of being put into the solid Safety hazards relating to the use
Cardboard Added waste stream for landfill or incin- of the sewer service also can be
eration. The breakdowns are as avoided by following these sugges-
To Recycling follows: tions:
•3,256.64 tons of newspapers. *Never mix household or indus-
rial strength cleaning agents for
The Hennepin Recycling Group t
(HRG) implemented the addition of .869.24 tons of glass. the purpose of cleaning out your
plastic bottles and corrugated card- '
board to the residential curbside •217.82 tons of cans. sewer service lines. Many mixtures
produce lethal fumes.
recycling program on February 4,
1991. • 10.82 tons of plastic bottles. *Never pour flammable liquids
(gasoline, oil, solvents, or similar
Informational brochures,describ- Residents had an overall partici- products down the drain.
ing the types of plastic bottles and pation rate of 50.37 percent for
corrugated cardboard that will be 1990, abating approximately 12.5 *Always keep water in floor drains
picked up, were sent out to all percent of the waste stream in the and sink traps to avoid a buildup of
residents. If you did not receive the three communities. As an average, sewer gas in the home.
brochure, please call 537 -8421, each household recycles approxi- *Be sure the vents on the plumb -
extension 144, and a brochure will mately 16.74 pounds per house- ing system are operating properly.
be mailed out. hold per month. These figures in-
clude the curbside recycling pro- •If the flushing of a toilet causes
If you have any comments or gram, and do not include the vari- the water in the sink traps to gurgle,
questions regarding the curbside ous drop -off sites and apartment this is a warning signal indicating a
recycling program, please call the complexes that participate in recy- possible blockage of the venting
HRG. cling. system.
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LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD
Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N Garden City School, 3501 65th Ave, N
Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Ck, Pkwy. North View Jr. High, 69th & Zane Ave. N
Centerbrook Golf Course, 5500 N. Lilac Dr. Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd.
Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N
Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Dr.
Fair Oaks School, 5600 65th Ave. N Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N
Adult Activities
CHILDCARE SERVICE WATER WALKING & EXERCISE DROP -IN
The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents Busy schedule? Take a break from your hectic week
attending morning classes, programs, meetings or and join in the fun. During water walking, participants
swimming at the community center. The minimum age will walk different patterns inshallowto chest deepwater.
is six months. The cost is 75 cents for each preschool The other component of the class involves fun and
child. The "PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday, invigorating exercises done to music. You need not be
9 a.m. -12:15 p.m. After classes or swimming, parents a swimmer or put your face in the water. Register for
are invited to relax in our concession area before picking the 10 week session or drop -in and pay $2.50 per time
up their child. If you need further information, call 569- at class. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions, Classes
3400. 50 min. Instructor Vicki Sylso.
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE # Day Begins Time Location
A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 10 Wed. April 3 7:45 p.m. North View
years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age
requirement.) You do not need to be a swimmer or put WATERPOWER WORKOUT
your face in the water. Please furnish your doctor's name
and number when registering. Registration Fee $9.00/ Looking for a new -wave exercise that will leave you
12 Sessions, Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. feeling exhilarated? Take the plunge into Waterpower
Workout, a high energy workout which is a combination
# Day Begins Time Location of vigorous aerobics and body conditioning exercises
1 Tues. March 26 9:15 a.m. CC performed in shallow water. It's a challenging option
2 Tues, March 26 11:10 a.m. CC for men and women aqua exercisers and fitness buffs.
3 Thurs. March 28 10:15 a.m. CC Come on, make a splash! Registration Fee $15.00/10
4 Thurs. March 28 11:10 a.m. CC Sessions, Instructor Lisa Dietz.
Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry # Day Begins Time Location
we are not responsible. 11 Tues. March 26 7:05 p.m. North View
AQUA EXERCISE - COED DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED
Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. Most of the programs or activities offered in this brochure
You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in have a minimum and maximum number of registrants
to operate. Some programs fill to capacity within a few
the water. Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating experience days of the beginning of registration. In other cases,
to exercise with music. Some aerobics will also be we have to cancel activities several days before the
included. Classes 50 min. Instructors Lisa Dietz # 7, Vicki starting date if they appear to be under enrolled. There
Syslo #'s 5, 6, 8. have been several instances where individuals have
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $18.00/12 SESSIONS expressed interest in a program that has already been
# Day Begins Time Location cancelled. In either case, it is highly advantageous
5 Tues. March 26 10:15 a.m, CC to you to REGISTER EARLY..
6 Thurs. March 28 9:15 a.m. CC
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $15.00/10 SESSIONS FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+
7 Tues. March 26 6:10 p.m. North View
For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $13.50/9 SESSIONS who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches
8 Thurs. April 11 7:05 p.m. North Mew on, but if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we
can feel and look better. Using music of the big band
era, this class will strive to improve flexibility, muscle
AQUA - BIG BEAUTIFUL & FIT tone and the vascular system at a level safe and
Good health and fitness should not be out of reach comfortable for you. Although this is a program directed
for you because you feel overweight. Rediscover the towards individuals 55 years and older, interested
joy of movement through this popular co-ed class. Aqua individuals of variable ages may attend on a space
exercise is fun, refreshing and leaves you with a feeling available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and tennis
of exhilaration. You do not need to be a swimmer or shoes. Registration Fee $7.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50
put your face in the water. Registration Fee $13.50/9 min. Instructor Bev Wilson.
Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. D Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 12 Mon. March 25 10:25 a.m. CC
9 Thurs, April 11 6:10 p.m. North View
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
By showing your current college identification card, This low impact class is at a little faster pace -fun-
you may register for selected aerobic classes at a challenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout
reduced rate of $3 off. This special applies to academic, without the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics.
technical, vocational and trade school students. See Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
class #'s for description, location and time. Special does Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 16, 18, 20, Vicki Syslo # 17, Deb
not apply to #'s 21, 17. Eldridge # 21, Linda Bauchwitz # 19.
AEROBIC DANCE CLASS 16 Mon. March 25 T 9:30 a, m. CCation
• All aerobic classes offer complete and effective 17 Mon. March 25 6:00 p,m. Evergreen
conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. 18 Tues, March 26 6:00 p,m. CC
• Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, 19 Wed. April 3 6:00 p.m. Northport
muscle group work and cool down stretching. 20 Thurs, March 28 9:30 a, m. CC
• Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. 21 Thurs, March 28 6:00 p.m. North View
• All classes are COED unless noted in the class
description. CIRCUIT AEROBICS
• Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities Add a new angle to your personal workout. The circuit
per week. This can be a combination of classes or mixes low impact aerobics and body conditioning for
classes and walking, swimming, biking etc. 50 minutes of fat - burning excercise. This interval training
• Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the workout appeals to both men and women who are
class description, ready for a new challen e in their exercise program.
• Childcare available for morning weekday classes Registration Fee $15.25?10 Sessions, Classes 50 min.
— See Childcare. Instructor Deb Eldridge # 23, Linda Bauchwitz # 22.
f, Day Begins Time Location
22 Tues. March 26 7:00 p.m. CC
For each aerobic cl• you - • - r for, receive two 23 Thurs. March 28 7:00 p.m. North View
complimentary passes to use during the spring
session. SATURDAY LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
AEROBIC PASSES Whether you want to break from a hectic week, or just
After registering for one session of classes, participants one more day of exercise, enjoy Saturday morning
are eligible to purchase pass cards. The pass cards are exercising. Registration Fee $12,00/8 Sessions. Classes
available at the community center and are two for $3. 50 min. Instructor Peggy Broberg.
The aerobic pass plan offers registered persons the Day Begins Time Location
opportunity to add additional aerobic classes to their 24 Sat. April 13 9:30 a. m, North View
fitness program. This is ideal for participants in the
program who want to exercise more, but whom cannot
commit to another day on a regular basis. Passes must BALLROOM DANCE I
be used during the spring session. These passes allow Dancing is a skill that can be learned; it's fun and good
you to attend the aerobic classes listed below on a drop- exercise too. Don't sit on the side lines and watch others
in basis. Circumstances beyond our control sometimes enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba
require us to cancel a class; therefore it is the and ChaCha. Be ready for the next wedding dance
responsibility of the individual to check the current or night out on the town! Registration Fee $25.00/8
schedule before attending another class. Passes are Sessions /per couple. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Marvin
non - transferable. Dobe,
X; Day Begins Time Location
AEROBIC EXTRAVAGANZA!!!! 25 Tues, April 2 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown
Aerobic instructors and students are invited to
participate in this special Masters Class presented by BALLROOM II
International Aerobic Instructor, Mauro Maschkvich, The past class of Ballroom dancers had so much fun,
Exercise Physiologist. Participants will learn Brazilian, they have requested more classes! This is a continuation
Latin and Funk motion, the latest in aerobics. This fun of Ballroom I; participants should have completed the
and exciting workshop shouldn't be missed by aerobic first session or the equivalent. This class will progress
enthusiasts. I.D.E.A. and A.F.A.A. CEC's available, SPACE with more patterns and combinations with emphasis
IS LIMITED. Registration Fee $15.00/1 session. Class on style for the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and
1 1/2 hour. Instructor Mauro Maschkvich. ChaCha. Two new dances the Samba and Tango will
Day Date Time me Location be introduced. Registration Fee $20.00/6 Sessions /per
13 Fri, March 22 p.m. Location Classes 2 hours. Instructor Marvin Dobe,
Day Begins Time Location
BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 26 Wed, April 3 7:00 p,m. BCHS
Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, LINE DANCING — NEW
why not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction No partner required, easy -to -learn dances, Participants
and low impact, too ... easy on your joints. Registration will learn fun dance steps with a group. This class is ideal
Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Vicki for anyone who loves music and dance. Registration
Syslo # 14, Linda Bauchwitz # 15. Fee $16.00 /10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev
# Day Begins Time Location Wilson.
14 Mon. March 25 7:00 p,m. Evergreen # Day Begins Time Location
15 Wed. April 3 7:00 p,m, Northport 7 27 Thurs, March 28 10:30 a.m. CC
ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
POTTERY BEGINNING BRIDGE
The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing This mini session will offer participants the opportunity
and hand building. The community center offers a to see if the game of Contract Bridge is for them. Learn
unique opportunity to practice your new skills by basic bidding and playing procedures. The instructor
including in the registration fee clay for projects, will use the text: Club series. The book is recommended
unlimited practice time and firing fees. Bring a workshirt and is available for purchase from the instructor for $7.
to the first class. Please allow about $6 for purchasing (The book may be shared.) The class will be fun with
of tools. Registration Fee $36.00/7 Sessions. Classes 3 lots of hands on experience. Registration Fee $25.00/
hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. 8 Sessions, Classes 2 hours. Instructor Kathy Johnson.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
28 Tues. March 12 6:30 p.m. CC 30 Mon April 1 7:00 p.m. BCHS
LAB AND FIRING PRMLEGES 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRMNG
Open to persons who have completed a pottery class 55 Alive /Mature driving is an innovative, classroom driver
at the community center or have had previous training program designed to help persons 55 and older
experience and are familiar with the equipment. Lab improve their driving skills. Developed by the American
may be used on unlimited basis other than class time Association of Retired Persons, the course covers the
and students may have pieces fired in the seven week effects of aging and medications on driving, basic
period. The lab program is designed for individuals who driving rules, license renewal, local traffic hazards,
want to work independently. Clay may be purchased adverse road conditions, energy saving, and accident
at the community center. Arrange your own time to prevention measures. The registration fee of $8 per person
work in the lab during the seven weeks. No instruction. covers the cost of course materials and instruction is
Starting week corresponds with pottery class schedule provided free. The instruction is provided by trained
at the community center. Registration Fee $26.00/ 7 volunteer instructors. Your check or money order should
Weeks for new lab students. For returning participants, be made out to HARP. (Cash cannot be accepted.)
please check with instructor. Advanced registration is required, no walk -ins the day
of class, Registration accepted immediately. This two
# Day Begins Time Location session course should be viewed as an education
29 To Be Arranged CC seminar which has no connection to your driving record
and does not involve driving or testing. You will learn
COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS the basic accident avoidance skills while meeting
insurance discount requirements. Registration Fee $8.00/
Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 2 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. Instructors Wilson /Luby #'s
years and older who enjoy getting away once a month 31, 32, Grem ban #'s 33, 34.
on day or overnight trips. Trips will include tours, attending
stage productions, horse racing and other popular # Day Begins Time Location
events. If you are interested in such outings and meeting 31 W & TH March 6 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook
new friends from the surrounding area, join us. Deadline 32 TH & F March 14 Noon CC
dates listed are on a space permitting basis only. 33 T & W March 26 9:30 a.m. BCHS
Refunds given only if trip is canceled or a substitute can 34 M & T April 22 5:30 p,m, BCHS
be found to take your place. Bus departs and returns
to Brooklyn Center Community. On extended trips, DOG OBEDIENCE
refund policies are very liberal. Call 569 -3400.
Registration accepted immediately. This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose
Mar. 19 - LITTLE SIX BINGO, in Prior Lake. Join us for an dog is at least 6 months old. This course will teach you
afternoon of per bingo, The cost of $12.50 to work with your dog in order to teach him social
g p behavior and self - discipline. Registration Fee $23.00/
person includes transportation, bingo and 8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Stanley & Jan Orr.
escort. Bus pick up 11:30 a.m. and returns
at 6 p.m. Registration deadline, space # Day Begins Time Location
permitting March 1. 35 Tues. April 2 6:30 p.m. Fair Oaks
Apr. 3 -10 - CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME, Washington D.C. 36 Tues. April 2 7:30 p.m. Fair Oaks
Call for complete brochure and space
availability. Cost $619 per person, double BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND
occupancy (triple, quad & single available.) The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and
Escorted by Holiday Travel Service. Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments and
Apr. 19 - "MURDER AT CAFE NOIR" - Ramada Inn, St, is open to all post high school age men and women.
Paul. Join the excitement when we witness Practice is Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New
a 1940's movie come to life! The cast of members are welcome. For more information call the
characters will take us to a Caribbean island parks and recreation department at 569 -3400. Director
for a detective thriller in the classic Bogart Paul Schierenbeck.
tradition! Bus pick -up 11:45 a.m. & returns
4 p.m. Cost $34 per person, includes,
transportation, complete luncheon, play, MINI -500 TOURNAMENT
tax, gratuities and escort. Registration Minimum age 18 -No pre -sign up, just bring a partner.
deadline, space permitting, March 13. Cost $2.50 per person, includes coffee. All players agree
to abide by the rules of the tournament. Tournaments
are run by Senior Adult Volunteers on Saturday, March
23 and April 23,12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center
Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Park
and enter on the lower level. In case of inclement
8 weather, call 569 -3400.
SWIMMING POOL
Senior Adult Activities Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn
Center residents 62 years and older, at a special rate
If you have any questions about the programs listed of $24,forthree months, or$10forone month. Application
below, call Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator, 569- may be made at the community center desk. Non -
3400, residents and resident seniors not interested in
membership may swim at senior adult single admission
rate of $1.75 per time.
SPECIAL •• REGISTRATION
Friday, March 8 GIFT TRUNK
A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted
A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years items. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors
and older who want to register for adult activities or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For
in this brochure. NUMBERS HANDED OUT AT 10 A.M. more information call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers,
Registration begins at 11 a.m. visit the Gift Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month
from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Selected items are on display
and are available for purchase at the Brooklyn Center
SENIOR HAPPENINGS Community Center throughout the year. The Gift Trunk
Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center will be open during registration, Saturday, March 9, 8
Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior a.m. -2 p.m.
Happenings" tell activities going on at the clubs, in
the community and outings offered. Call for yours today! Children's Activities
TRANSPORTATION
Mini - coaches will provide transportation to city CLASS REFUND POLICY
sponsored activities, grocery shopping, and major
shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment Requests for refunds for these classes must be made
complexes. A donation of $1 round trip is asked; however, at least seven days before the class date. There will
those unable to make a donation will not be turned be a $3 service charge. Sorry, no refunds will be issued
away. For information about the Five Cities Transportation after this time. These classes are for pre- kindergarten
Program, call Rita DeBruyn 537 -4534 ext. 33. To make children 3'/z -5 years old.
a reservation call 537 -0229.
FUNNY BUNNY — NEW
SOCIAL CLUBS A special afternoon for boys and girls with lots of
Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Eastertime fun! We'll do a craft, games, songs and
Parks and Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center even an Easter Egg hunt! Registration Fee $4.0011
Community Center, Transportation is available through session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs, Novotny.
the Five Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn pate Time
Center apartment complexes. See Transportation. # # Fri. y cation
March 22 Time p.m. Location
Leisure Time Club - Meets Wednesdays throughout the
yearfrom 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Bring your lunch, beverage LITTLE GARDENERS — NEW
available. How does your garden grow? What comes first, the
plant or the seed? Your "Little Gardener" will learn
Brooklyn Twins Club - Meets the first & third Friday of about gardening by planting their very own
each month, 7 -9:30 p.m. vegetables. Games and activities with a "green
theme" will also be part of the fun. Registration Fee
BRIDGE LESSONS $4.0011 session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Syslo.
See Adult Activities for information. # Day Date Time Location
"BRIDGE FOR FUN" 38 Wed, April 10 9:30 a.m. CC
Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly GOOP, SPATTER & SMEAR — NEW
afternoon of bridge. We will play the first & third Thursday Children will enjoy this "messy" class as they create
of each month at 1 p.m. Please note: New participants their very own masterpieces. We'll be painting with
must make a reservation to attend. Call 569 -3400 for pudding, and other "messy" media. Dress your "little
reservations and /or questions. Bridge held at Earle Brown artist" in play clothes. Registration fee $4.0011 session.
Commons Apartments, 6100 Summit Dr. N. This activity Class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Novotny,
is open to the public.
Day Date Time Location
MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS 39 Fri. April 26 1:00 P.M. CC
See Adult Activities for information. 40 Sat. April 27 10:00 a.m. CC
SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS JUST IMAGINE — NEW
See Swim Activities for information. Jump into an imaginative world where you can be
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE anything you want to be! Children will participate
See Adult Activities for information, in motion and action activities with a dramatic twist.
Make believe play is great fun for everybody.
FITNESS & FUN FOR 55+ Registration Fee $4.00/ Session, Class 2 hours.
See Adult Activities for information. Instructor Mrs. Syslo.
# Day Date Time Location
41 Wed, May 8 9:30 a, m. CC
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
GYMNASTICS PROGRAM GIRL'S BEGINNER I
Join the Brooklyn Center Gymnastics program. The The emphasis in Beginner I will be to learn basic
program has been revised and a skill progression of tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and
classes has been established. The purpose of this headstands. Students will be taught simple skills on
progression is to provide participants with a safe. the beam, vault, and uneven bars. For girls in grades
comfortable advancement in gymnastics allowing K -6 who have had little or no gymnastics. Registration
them to develop to their potential. Most students Fee $16.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Theresa
participate in a class two to three times before Mickelson #'s 48, 50; Susan Crutchfield Graske # 49.
progressing to the next level. Parents may attend the
last 15 minutes of the last class. # Day Begins Time Location
48 Thurs. April 4 7:20 p.m. North View
49 Thurs. April 4 7:20 p.m. North View
GYMSTERS I — PRESCHOOL 50 Sat. April 6 10:05 a.m. North View
Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve GIRL'S INTERMEDIATE - NEW
child's motor skills and coordination. Class activities
include tumbling and introduction to the balance The intermediate class is for girls who have either passed
beam and bars. Students must be able to do all skills Beginner or can do the following skills: Tumbling- forward
before advancing to Gymster II. For boys and girls ages and backward roll, cartwheel, headstand. Beam -walk
3 1/2 -5 (children must be 3 1/2 by May 1, 1991) Class forward and back, front support and mount, squat turn,
ratio 8 students/ instructor. Classes 45 min. Instructor forward roll, Vault- straddle, hip squat. Bars -back hip
Theresa Mickelson #'s 42, 44, Susan Crutchfield Graske circle, single leg cut, pull over to front support, For grades
#'s 43, 45, 1 -6. Registration Fee $16.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
Instructor Theresa Mickelson,
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $17.00/8 SESSIONS # Da Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location Y 9
42 Thurs, April 4 6:30 p, m. North View 51 Sat. April 6 Noon North View
43 Thurs. April 4 6:30 p.m. North View
44 Sat. April 6 9:15 a.m, North View
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $13.00/6 SESSIONS
45 Tues, April 16 6:30 p.m. North View
GYMSTERS II — PRESCHOOL ,
Students must be able to do all the skills in Gymsters
before taking this class. Children will learn more
advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling r
and bars. For preschool children 4 and up who have
passed Gymsters I class. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. ATTENTION PARENTS
Classes45 min. Instructor Theresa Mickelson #46, Susan Through years of experience, we have found our
Crutchfield Graske # 47. gymnastics classes are conducted more smoothly
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $17.00/8 SESSIONS when not being observed by parents. Children, as
# Day Begins Time Location well as adults, need to spend time interacting with
46 Sat, April 6 11:10 a.m. North View their peers in a recreation setting. Parents are
welcome to attend the last 15 minutes of the last day
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $13.00/6 SESSIONS of class for a short demonstration. Schedules will be
47 Tues. April 16 7:20 p.m. North View given to students on the first day of class.
DUCKTALES: THE MOVIE - TREASURE OF THE LOST BABYSITTING CLINIC
LAMP - March 28 Students in grades 4 -6 will learn about the fascinating
One of television's most popular series is now a dazzling, and challenging world of childcare. They will learn how
animated feature film. Eccentric Scrooge McDuck to provide basic childcare, recreational activities for
unearths a magic lamp, prompting nephews Huey, young children, and how to prevent accidents, give
Dewey and Louie to embark on a madcap wish fest. simple first aid, and utilize community resources for
The movie will be shown at 12:30 and 2:45 p.m, emergency help. This class is a must for any student
(approximate running time 1 1/2 hours.) After the interested in babysitting. Class attendance atall sessions
movie, stay for a swim. Admission fee is $1.75 all ages, is required to be awarded Red Cross completion card.
includes movie and swim. Memberships do not apply, Absence due to illness will require make -up arrange -
Birthday parties and youth groups are welcome. ments with instructor. Bring a sandwich, pencil and
Refreshments will be sold. If your group is larger than paper. Registration Fee $14.00/2 Sessions. Classes 4 1/
20, call Donna at 569 -3400. 2 hours. Instructor Linda Berglund, Red Cross Certified
Instructor.
# Day Begins Time Location
52 Sat. May 4 9:00 a.m. CC
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The after school program enables students to explore NOTICE
fields outside the regular school curriculum and will The parks and recreation department does not
be held immediately after school. These programs are
designed to acquaint elementary students with a new provide accident insurance for participants in any
of its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk
skill, or to enjoy a new activity. Although these programs
are scheduled at specific schools, you can register for of injury from their involvement in programs or
classes outside your home school. However, school activities outlined in this brochure.
district policies will not allow children to leave school
early to participate in an after school class.
If you would like to see a class offered or would like to BEGINNING BATON
be an instructor for a class, please contact the parks Participants will be taught the fundamentals of baton
and recreation department (569 -3400) or your twirling. Skills such as holding the baton, wrist twirls, figure
elementary school building coordinator. eights, two handed spins, basic throws and beginning
Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 marching will be included. (Participants will have the
Wally Libby Garden City 561 -9768 opportunity to march in the Earle Brown Days Parade,
Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930 June 27.) There will be 45 minutes of instruction followed
Anderson Fair Oaks 533 -2246 by 15 minutes of practice. For students with little or no
Doug An Earle Brown 561 -4480 baton instruction. For grades 1 -6. Balanced baton may
Linda Hader nk Orchard Lane 533 -1645 be purchased for $5.50 from instructor. Please indicate
Arvid La u
Ken Gul Willow Lane 561 -9272 so when registering. Registration Fee $16.00/9 Sessions.
Classes 1 hour. Instructor Mary Engelmeyer.
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 6 Day Begins Time Location
63 Wed. April 10 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane
Students in grades 1 -3 will learn about the world of deaf
people and the fascinating language of American
Signing. They will learn the alphabet and beginning WIGGLES & GIGGLES
signs, and will get lots of practice by storytelling, games
and signing songs. Parents are invited to attend anytime. a popular physical activity program for parent &child
There will be a short demonstration the last day. ages 3 -5. Some exercise, a little dancing, stunts, tricks,
Fee short d 6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. and most of all wiggling and giggling and lots of fun
Registration
Instructor Gail Fee $9.00 Moore. for everyone. Registration Fee $11,00/6 Sessions. Classes
45 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo.
# Day Begins Time Location 1� Day Begins Time Location
54 Mon. April 1 3:10 p.m. Palmer Lake
55 Tues. April 2 3:10 p.m. Orchard Lane Ned. April 17 6:30 p.m. North Mew
CROCHETING FOR KIDS
Beginning crochet instruction for grades 4 -6. Third CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US
graders accepted with consent of instructor. Bring a Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the community
G or H metal crochet hook and practice yarn to the center on your birthday and with one paid admission
first class. Registration Fee $8.00/ Sessions. Classes 1 or more (friend or family) you get in FREE. For small
hour. Instructor Esther Hyland. groups, call ahead and well arrange a room for you
to have your birthday cake. A great way to get into the
# Day Begins Time Location swim of things on your birthday. For more information,
56 Tues. April 9 2:45 p, m. Earle Brown call 569 -3400.
57 Wed. April 10 3:20 p.m. Evergreen
58 Thurs. April 11 3:10 p.m. Garden City
JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - NEW H O W,) - .
In this class, you will begin to learn the Japanese _
language, sing songs, dress in kimonos, learn origami
and even eat some food from the Japanese culture.
On the last day, students may invite a friend, parent 0 0 0
or grandparent to enjoy the Japanese customs with
them. For grades 2 -5. Registration Fee $11.00 /6 Sessions.
Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jeanne Tamura.
# Day Begins Time Location
61 Wed. April 10 3:10 p.m. Fair Oaks t,
62 Fri. April 12 3:10 p.m. Orchard Lane
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
T - BALL AND MORE BOY'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
For boys and girls going into kindergarten and first An organized, recreational boy's slowpitch softball
grade. This new program is designed to introduce league will be offered this summer in cooperation with
children to basic softball skills. Children will also work other Northwest suburban parks & recreation
on fundamentals and good sportsmanship while departments. Form your own team or call 569 -3400 to
playing sports related relays, soccer, and kickball. be placed on a team. Practice begins in early June.
The program meets twice a week at various parks The registration fee is $20 per person which includes
in Brooklyn Center, beginning in June, a shirt. Register by May 15.
Division 1: Ages 13 -15 as of August 1, 1991
"KIDS" INTRO TO SOFTBALL Division 2: Ages 16 -18 as of August 1, 1991
For boys and girls going into first through third grade.
"Kids" Intro is an instructional program designed for
children to have FUN while LEARNING good GIRL'S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
sportsmanship, team work and the fundamentals There will be a 7 -9th grade girl's slowpitch league again
of softball. Most children enroll in "Kids" Intro to Softball this summer. Teams from Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn
for at least two seasons. The program meets twice Park play in the league,
a week for one hour at various parks in Brooklyn
Center. There will be a 10 -12th grade girl's slowpitch league
with teams from Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and
JUNIOR SOFTBALL Fridley.
For youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1991. This option is Grades are as of May 1, 1991. The deadline for sign -up
for players with less softball experience who are for both leagues is May 15. The registration fee is $27
looking for a program with emphasis on mastering per player which includes a shirt,
the skills of throwing, hitting and fielding. The majority
of the time will be spent playing softball games
ending with league games. The program will begin YOUTH FOOTBALL
practice two days a week in June and run for five
weeks. For youths in first through sixth grade. Registration dates
will be:
YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUE Saturday, August 11, 1991
For youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1991, and for players Saturday, August 18, 1991
in 3rd grade who have previously participated in Registration will be taken at the community center from
"Kids" Introduction to Softball for a minimum of two Noon -2 p.m. on the above dates. Registration fee - $20.
years. This league is for more experienced players
who have mastered the basic skills throwing and
hitting. The instructional portion will cover advanced YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION
softball techniques such as pitching, sliding and team Little League and Babe Ruth registration will be held
strategy. The majority of the time will be spent playing Saturday, March 9 & 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, at the
softball games ending with league games. No tryouts, community center. For further information, call:
everyone will play. The league will begin practice
two days a week in June and run for five weeks. American Little League - Les Thurs - 561 -5853
National Little League - Tom Schinnick - 560 -0273
JR. HIGH FASTPITCH SOFTBALL Babe Ruth - Mike Streitz - 535 -4918
This program is designed to give players the
opportunity to learn and practice the skills of fastpitch SUMMER . INFORMATION
softball. Skills to be covered include bunting, hitting, Registration _
base running, sliding, throwing mechanics and ' summer classes and programs � �
defensive skills. The program begins the week of June Saturday, ' Mark ' calendar.
17 and runs for five weeks. Players meet two hours handed ' one hour g Recreation
time, lower level.
a day, twice a week. ' -'
begins 1 •
"KIDS" - INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER
For boys and girls going into kindergarten through SUMMER ACTMTIES FOR CHILDREN
third grade. This instructional program is designed The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department
for children to have FUN while learning the will offer a variety of summer activities. Offerings include
fundamentals of soccer, Some interpark scrimmages gymnastic camp, tennis lessons, day camps, drop -in-
will be played. The program meets twice a week for centers, arts & crafts, soccer, softball, pom -pom girls,
one hour at various parks in Brooklyn Center. and more. Special events will also be offered. Don't
Information including fee, will be in the summer miss the summer fun. Program brochure and school
brochure. flyers will be distributed the beginning of May, or call
569 -3400.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION INCLUDING FEE, STARTING
DATES, AND TIME WILL BE IN THE SUMMER BROCHURE
WITH REGISTRATION BEGINNING MAY 4.
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CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE
9 Hole Par 3
5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
561 -3239
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
1991 GOLF LEAGUES LEAGUE REGISTRATION RULES
MEN'S LEAGUE
Who: All men 18 years of age and older. LEAGUE REGISTRATION BEGINS SATURDAY MARCH 16.
What: Organized golf play using MGA handicap For 1990 - • - o nly:
system and special weekly events, prizes and
seasonal trophies. Times: 8 a.m. - Senior League
10 a.m. - Mon. & Wed. Evening Women's Leagues
When: Tee times beginning at 3:30 p.m., Thursdays for 12 p.m. - Thursday Evening Men's League
16 weeks, May 2- August 22. No golf July 4th. 2 p.m. - Thursday Morning Women's League
Fee: $15 plus weekly green fees. 3 p.m. - Wednesday Youth League
MORNING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Numbers will be given out if necessary.
Who: All women 18 years and older. One person may sign -up for entire foursome if:
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with 1. That person pays entire foursome entry fee.
special weekly events, prizes and seasonal 2. All members of foursome must have played in last
trophies. years (1990) golf league.
When: Tee times beginning at 7 a.m., Thursdays for 16 All league entry fees must be paid at the time of
weeks, May 2- August 22. No golf July 4th. registration.
Fee: $15 plus weekly green fees.
MONDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Registration forms MUST have full names and
addresses of each person.
Who: All women 18 years and older.
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with OPEN REGISTRATION for league play starts
Saturday, March 23 for new league members at t 9 9
special weekly events, prizes and seasonal a.m. on a first come first serve basis. Numbers will be
trophies. given out if necessary, at 8:30 a.m..
When: Tee times beginning at 4 p.m., Mondays for 16
weeks, May 6- August 26. No golf May 27th. League registration ends April 13, space permitting.
Fee: $15 plus weekly green fees.
WEDNESDAY EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE
Who: All women 18 years and older. CENTERBROOK
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with An meeting
special weekly events, prizes and seasonal golfers be held on April 15 at p.m. at - Brooklyn
trophies. Center Community Center.
When: Tee times beginning at 5 p.m., Wednesdays for
16 weeks, May 8- August 21. VIDEO GOLF ANALYSIS
Fee: $15 plus weekly green fees.
SENIOR LEAGUE Work on your golf game in your living room throughout
the spring and summerwith yourown personal golf swing
Who: Men or women 60 years of age and older. video. See your golf swing though professional video
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with tape techniques including freeze frame, slow motion
special weekly events, prizes and seasonal and real time. Allow approximately 1/2 hour for us to
trophies. video tape your swing. The instructor will give up to
When: Tee times starting at 7 a.m., Tuesdays for 20 114 hour of analysis on the video tape. Allow about 10
days to process your video. One T -30 VHS video tape
weeks, April 30- September 10. is included. Video taping will be set up individually with
Fee: $13 plus weekly green fees, golfers and instructor. Fee is only $50. Reduced from
j * * ** NEW SENIOR MEN'S LEAGUE * * ** $75 last spring.
MINI GOLF RANGE
Centerbrook is interested in having a Senior Men's
league on Friday mornings. This would be a league During the spring don't let bad weather stop your golf
completely run by the members. Organizational swing cold. Centerbrook Golf Course has a mini range
meeting on April 26, 8 a.m. ( large net) available for only $2.25 per 1/2 hour. Purchase
YOUTH LEAGUE a pass card for $9 for 6 1/2 hours. Bring your own clubs,
golf balls furnished. Check in at clubhouse. For
Who: Girls and boys 8 -17 years of age, reservations, call 561 -3239.
What: Organized golf play using handicaps with
special weekly events, prizes and season end Club House Mini Range Hours:
Mon.-Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
picnic tournament.
When: Tee times starting at Noon. Wednesdays for 10 Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
weeks, June 12- August 14.
Fee: $6 plus weekly green fees. 13 Summer hours begin April 1.
GOLF ACTIVITIES CONTINUED Special Activities
GOLF LESSONS
Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons ADAPTED RECREATION
throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for The adapted recreation program is a cooperative
all abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,
golf activities for March, April, and May. For additional Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope,
information call Centerbrook at 561 -3239. Registration Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and West Hennepin
begins March 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Community Center. Participants must pre - register.
West Hennepin Community Center is an agency
serving individuals with developmental disabilities
BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS and their families in the West and Northwest Hennepin
area. Services include information and referral,
Swing into spring with easy and fun golf lessons. One advocacy, and counseling. Programs include social/
hour class meets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays recreation clubs and education programs. An
and Thursdays. Rain or shine. One free round of golf integration specialist is on staff to assist parents,
included. Limited to 6 golfers, minimum of 4 per class. professionals and individuals who are interested in
Brin a 9 iron or wedge to the first class. Registration participating in "non- adapted" parks and recreation
g
fee ?35.00/5 Sessions. programs. Call 933 -9105 for information and
Day Begins Times registration procedures.
Monday Mar. 18 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Saturday Sunshine Kids - A social /recreation program
Tuesday Mar, 19 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. designed for children 5 -12 years old. Activities include:
Wednesday Apr, 3 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. arts /crafts, cooking, music, sports and much much
more fun Sunshine Kids will meet at Zanewood
Thursday Apr. 4 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Community Center, 7200 Zane Avenue N., April 6 -
Monday Apr. 22 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. June 8 from 9:30 a.m. -Noon. No program May 25.
Tuesday Apr, 23 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Advanced registration, fee $30.
Wednesday May 8 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Teen Bowling League - Meet new friends at our
Thursday May 9 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. popular bowling league on Tuesday afternoons, 4-
6 p.m., April 2 - May 28. For teens ages 12 -17 years.
The league fee is $17 plus $2 for each Tuesday bowled.
"BEYOND THE BASICS" GOLF LESSONS We bowl at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal.
Teen Action - Do you like to go to movies, and dances,
Prerequisite "Basic Fundamentals of Golf ". This class listen to music or go out for pizza? Read on -This great
will focus on fine tuning the primary techniques the program is for teens 13 -17 years with mild develop -
golfer already has learned in the previous session. mental disabilities. Participants must be able to work
Emphasis on middle /long irons and woods. Golfers must in a ratio a one to eight participants. The group is
be able to execute basic fundamentals with 75% on -going and meets once a month for different
efficiency. Classes will be formed as requested. Rain activities. For more information call Elyce at different
or shine. Each class limited to 6 golfers, minimum of 4. Don't miss out on all of the "action
One free round of golf included. When registering use
schedule above. Registration Fee: $35.00/5 Sessions. Bowling League - Join in our league every Saturday
morning. For adults 18 years and older who want to
SPRING TUNE -UP SPECIAL improve their techniques, show off their skills, meet
new friends and just have fun. Starts April 6 - June
Tune -up your swing for your early spring golf game. 8 10 a.m. -Noon at Doyles, 5000 W Broadway, Crystal.
Lessons will focus on swing, power, club control, weight No program May 25. $15 league fee, also $2 for each
shift, etc. Instruction will be given on an individual or Saturday bowled.
group basis and times will be set up individually with
the instructor. Friday NightSocial - Doyou enjoy meeting newfriends
or like socializing with a group of people? Come join
# of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee us Fridays for a variety of activities. Hiking, crafts, bingo,
1 1 hour $30.00 swimming, movies and other special activities will
be planned with input from you. We meet at Northport
2 1 hour $40.00 School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., 7 -9 p.m. beginning April
3 1 hour $50.00 5 - June 7. No program May 24. The fee is $20.
4 1 hour $60.00 Non- Competitive Basketball Skill Building Program
- Would you like to play a team sport while having
fun with friends? This integrated program will focus
on learning rules, regulations, skills and playing games
in a fun non - competitive atmosphere. The program
is open to adults with or without disabilities and
designed for those who have some sports knowledge
and the desire and skill to learn and participate in
a team sport. The program meets at Cedar Island
School, 6777 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, Fridays,
April 5 - June 7,6:30-8:30 p.m. No program May 24.
The fee is $15.
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB
Beginning instruction for children in grades 3 through The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the
6. Students will learn the forehand, backhand, serving, Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department,
court rules, etiquette and scoring. Bring your own Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month through
racquet; balls are furnished. In case of rain, meet at May at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center
park shelter building, Classes meet twice a week for Community Center. The club was organized in January
3 weeks. Registration Fee $16/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. of 1966 with 39 charter members. Today the club has
a membership of over 150. The purpose of the
# Day Begins Time Location organization is to promote social, cultural and civic
65 M & W April 15 3:30 p.m. Evergreen activities for area women. Membership is open to any
66 M & W April 15 4:45 p.m, Grandview woman 21 years or older with yearly dues of $5. A variety
67 T & TH May 7 5:00 p.m. Willow Lane of programs are presented each month, followed by
68 W & M May 8 3:30 p.m. West Palmer refreshments and a social time. Join us! Day outings
69 W & M May 8 4:45 p.m. Kylawn are also offered. Questions about the club, the programs
or outings, should be referred to 561 -7196.
TEEN TENNIS LESSONS
Instruction for students in grades 7 -12. Students will learn ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK
basic ground strokes, serves and volley techniques. Bring Mark your calendar now! Entertainment in the Park
your own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes meet begins June 11. Details will be available in the summer
twice a week for 3 weeks, In case of rain, meet at park brochure.
shelter building. Registration Fee $16/6 Sessions, Classes
1 hour. June 11 Reuben Ristrom's Jazz Ensemble
# Day Begins Time Location June 18 North Suburban Community Band
70 W & M May 8 6:00 p.m. BCHS June 25 The Rockin' Hollywoods
Jul 2 ADULT TENNIS LESSONS July 9 Brasss Tra k ommunity Band
Instruction for adults. Intermediate students must have July 16 the original Del Counts
had previous lessons and be familiar with basic swings, July 23 Brooklyn Center Puppet Playhouse
serves and etiquette. Bring your own racquet; balls are Best Buddies Band
furnished. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. July 30 Best Friends
Registration Fee $16/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Beginning August 6 Chmielewski Fun Time Show Band
#'s 71, 72, Intermediate # 73. August 13 Teen King & The Princess
August 20 Mary Henderson and The Mill City Ramblers
# Day Begins Time Location August 27 Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery
71 M & W April 15 6:00 p.m. BCHS
72 T & TH May 7 6:15 p.m. Central Park
73 W & M May 8 7:00 p.m. BCHS PARTY ROOM
Constitution Hall in the Center Community
TENNIS CLASS LOCATIONS Center is a great placeto Brooklyn
Evergreen Park Courts, 72nd & Bryant Ave. N shower, graduation or anniversary party. Room
Kylawn Park Courts, 61st & Kyle Ave. N up, including tables, • • . the use of . small
West Palmer Park Courts, 70th & Palmer Lake Dr, kitchen is included in the usage fee. Sorry, alcoholic
Willow Lane Park Courts, 69th & Orchard Ave. N
beverages are not permitted. . find out . - about
Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (located fees • • availability, . Kathy - - at
behind the community center).
BCHS, Brooklyn Center High School, 65th & Humboldt
Grandview, 59th & Humboldt EARLE BROWN DAYS —JUNE 21 -30
Join in the fun at the ninth annual Earle Brown Days
OUTDOOR SUMMER VOLLEYBALL festival. Earle Brown Days will be bigger and better; don't
The Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department miss the excitement! Watch for a detailed schedule
will again be offering the popular adult summer in the summer newsletter.
volleyball league program. If you are interested in June 21 -23 Dudley /Budweiser Classic Softball Tournament
forming a team and participating in our league, call June 25 Rockin' Hollywoods Concert
569 -3400 for more information. June 26 Ice Cream Social & Entertainment
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — EARLE BROWN DAYS June 27 Parade
H our June 28 Street Dance, Tennis Tournament, Pool Party
Has the idea of volunteering ever popped into
y June 29 Golf Tournament, Craft Show,
head. Lots of people say that they've thought about Kid's Fishing Contest, Bingo, Tennis &
it, but never did anything about it. Softball Tournaments
Volunteering can be fun and it allows you to meet many June 30 Junior Royalty Coronation, Craft Show,
people. Earle Brown Days is now forming committees Sunday In Central Park - featuring Brandywine,
for the 1991 festival. If you would like more information Fireworks, Tennis & Softball Tournaments,
about this fun committee, call Sue at 569 -3400. Car Show
DISCOVER ... PALMER LAKE NATURE AREA
Visit the Palmer Lake Nature Area located just east
of 69th and Xerxes. Consisting of more that 200 acres,
the nature area has both paved and wood chip trails,
observations areas and ponds. The unique, natural
characteristics provide a habitat for many types of
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Swim Activities NORTH VIEW CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS
American Red Cross Swimming Instruction, Beginner
through Swimmer for children ages 8 years and above.
-. . . . . • . . . .. . Classes have an average ratio of 5 students/ instructor,
• • - -. . . -. . Registration Fee $20,0010 Lessons. Classes 30 minutes.
Da Begins Time Location
101 Mon, March 25 5:30 p.m. North View
102 Mon, March 25 6:05 p.m. North View
103 Mon. March 25 6:40 p,m, North View
PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS 104 Mon. March 25 7:15 p.m. North View
Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for 105 Wed. March 27 6:00 p.m. North View
children 2 and 3 years old. One parent must accompany 106 Wed. March 27 6:30 p.m. North View
the child in the water, preferably the same parent each 107 Wed, March 27 7:10 p.m. North View
time, Registration Fee $20.0010 Lessons. Classes 30
min. BEGINNING ADULT SWIM LESSONS
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS For those with very little swimming experience. Here's
# Day Begins Time Location your chance to learn with other adults just like you! Open
74 Sat, March 23 10:05 a.m. CC to high school age and up. Registration Fee $28.50/
75 Sat. March 23 10:40 a.m. CC 10 Lessons. Classes 40 minutes.
76 Mon. March 25 6:05 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location
77 Tues, March 26 6:00 p.m. CC 108 Mon. March 25 10:40 a.m. CC
78 Tues, March 26 6:35 p.m. CC 109 Tues. March 26 7:45 p.m. CC
79 Thurs. March 28 6:00 p.m. CC
80 Thurs. March 28 6:35 p.m. CC
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS INTERMEDIATE ADULT SWIM LESSONS
81 M & W March 25 9:30 a.m. CC For those adults who are comfortable in the water and
82 M & W April 29 9:30 a, m. CC wish to brush up on strokes, learn new strokes, or work
on endurance. Open to high school age and up.
PRE - SCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS Registration Fee $28.50/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min,
American Red Cross Swimming Instruction, Beginner # Day Begins Time Location
through Swimmer. Classes have an average ratio of 110 Wed. March 27 10:40 a.m. CC
5 students/ instructor. The swim lessons are for children 111 Thurs. March 28 7:45 p.m. CC
4 years of age and older. Parents do not accompany
child in water. Registration Fee $20.00/10 Lessons. Classes
30 min. SENIOR ADULT SWIIMMING LESSONS
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women
FOR PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN ages 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up
# Da Begins Time Location on skills you have already learned, experience new skills
Y 9 or just start right from the very beginning. We also have
83 Sat. March 23 9:30 a.m, CC room for "Super Chickens," Registrataion Fee $28.50/
84 Sat. March 23 10:05 a.m. CC 10 Lessons. Classes some days and times as adult lessons.
85 Sat, March 23 10:40 a.m. CC Brooklyn Center residents $14.75/10 Lessons.
86 Sat, March 23 11:15 a.m. CC
87 Tues. March 26 6:00 p.m. CC
88 Tues. March 26 6:35 p.m. CC ADULT SUPER CHICKEN
89 Tues. March 26 7:10 p.m. CC For those persons, high school age and up who have
90 Tues. March 26 7:45 p.m. CC a real fear of water, Here is an opportunity to overcome
91 Thurs. March 28 6:00 p.m. CC that fear and enjoy the sport. Registration Fee $28,50/
92 Thurs. March 28 6:35 p.m, CC 10 Lessons. Classes same days and times as adult
93 Thurs. March 28 7:10 p.m. CC beginning lessons.
94 Thurs. March 28 7:45 p.m. CC
FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
95 Mon. March 25 9:30 a.m. CC
96 Wed, march 27 9:30 a.m. CC Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages
who are physically and /or mentally handicapped.
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Classes have a ratio of one students to one instructor.
Registration Fee $20.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
FOR PRESCHOOL ONLY
97 M & W March 25 10:05 a.m. CC cation
112 Sat. March 23 # p Begins Time e a.m. Location
98 M & W March 25 10:40 a.m. CC
98 M & W April 29 10:05 a.m. CC 113 Thurs. March 28 7:45 p.m. CC
100 M & W April 29 10:40 a.m. CC
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SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS SCUBA DIVING
Private swim lessons are available at the community Ages 12 to Adult. Covers equipment, safety, marine life,
center and North View Jr. High. For registration and scuba diving techniques. Fee includes all gear
information contact Donna, 569 -3400, Registration Fee used for the pool and classroom except masks, fins,
$9.00/1 Lesson or $40.00/5 Lessons. Classes 30 min. and snorkels which the students must provide by the
second session. Students must complete open water
BASIC WATER SAFETY dives in order to be certified. This part of the class is
separate from the classroom and pool training and
Learn how to take care of yourself and others while can be done in the spring, summer, fall, or with a
around the water or boating. Basic rescues, rescue qualified PADI instructor on your winter vacation! Open
breathing, safe canoeing, and other skills will be taught. water training is at an additional cost. Registration Fee
i Open to age 9 and up. A good pre - lifeguard training $125.00/3 Sessions. Classes 6 1/2 hours.
class. Red Cross book included in fee. Registration Fee
$27.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 119 Sun. April 14 2 :30 p.m. CC
114 Mon. March 25 6:40 p.m. North View DIVING
INTRO. TO SNORKELING -NEW Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving
board for children who are Advanced Beginner or better
Learn to snorkel before going on that vacation! Become swimmers. Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes
familiar with what you might see. Equipment provided, 30 min.
or bring your own. A good pre -scuba class, or for anyone
who is interested in snorkeling. Open to adults and Day Begins Time Location
students age 12 and above who are at least an 120 Tues. March 26 7:45 p.m. CC
intermediate level swimmer. Registration Fee $22.00/ 121 Thurs. March 28 7:45 p.m. CC
5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
Day Begins Time Location LIFEGUARD TRAINING
115 Tues. March 26 7:00 p.m. CC A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum
skills fora person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard.
INTRO. TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING -NEW Participants must be 15 years of age before the first class,
swim 500 yards continuously using each of the following
A class designed for swimmer level students and above strokes for at least 50 yards: crawl, breaststroke,
who are interested in learning some of the skills which elementary backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten
are unique to competitive swimming - the butterfly pound diving brick from nine feet of water, swim under
stroke, racing dives, and flip turns, as well as practicing water 15 yards, and tread water one minute. The Red
the other competitive swimming trokes. Registration Cross Standard First Aid course is an included part of
Fee $20.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1/ hour. this program, Sat. April 6, from 9 -5 p.m. All classes must
be attended and absences will not be made up.
# Day Begins Time Location Registration Fee $75.00/7 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. No
116 Mon. March 25 7:15 p.m. North View refunds after March 22.
117 Thurs. March 28 7:45 p.m. CC
# Day Begins Time Location
THE SCUBA EXPERIENCE! - NEW 122 Mon. March 25 6:00 p.m. NVJH
Have you ever wondered what it's like to scuba dive?
Now is your chance to try out equipment and see what
it's like to breathe underwater. Open to those 12 years NOTICE
old and up. Qualified PADI instructors will answer all The parks and recreation department does not
your questions about the sport. If you've always wanted
to try scuba diving, but weren't sure about signing up provide accident insurance for participants in any
of its programs. Participants assume all inherent risk
for a longer course, this is your opportunity to see what
of injury from their involvement in programs or
it's all about. Registration Fee $5.00/1 Lesson.
Class 3 1/2 hours. activities outlined in this brochure.
# Day Date Time Location
118 Sun, March 24 4:30 p.m. CC SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
Do you like dancing? Are you an advanced beginner
swimmer or better? Combine the two in beginning
synchronized swimming! Students will learn basic stunts
and formations in the water and develop routines
Registration Fee $22.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
Day Begins Time Location
123 Mon. March 25 7:15 p.m. North View
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SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS
All boys and girls six through college age are invited
to join the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. March 16 - St. Patrick's Super Saturday, 1 -4 p.m. Enjoy
Swim Club, for competitive swimming, sponsored by a lunch of hot dogs, punch, and chips (special prices!)
the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and and then join in the blarney and fun. Swimming, music,
Recreation Departments. The swim club offers a wide and special surprises. Wear a green swim suit to really
range of programs for individuals for all levels of ability get into the spirit of things!
in competitive swimming. For further information call
coach Jesse Thomas at 529 -2351 or DeAnne Twidwell
874 -1082. A two week trial period is offered to any
interested swimmer who has never tried competitive F
swimming.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US
Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the community * March 30 - Hop -N- Splash, 6 -9 P.M. "Saturday Night Live"
center on your birthday and with one paid admission A special Easter "Saturday Night Live" Easter games
or more (friend orfamily) you get in free. For small groups, and prizes, music, swimming and plenty of fun. Bring
call ahead and we'll arrange a room for you to have the family and hop on over to the community center
your birthday cake. A great way to get into the swim pool!
of things on your birthday. For more information call
569 -3400. /
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NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL "� y / •-
The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located d 6
at 69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental
at various times during the week. Reservations are * April 27 - Mickey's Spring Fling, 6 -9 P.M. "Saturday Night
requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Live" Mickey says to bring your air mattress, inner tube,
Donna at 569 -3400 for further information. beach ball, or floating animal, and come on over for
a great pool party. Watch for Mickey's flyer.
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL
The community center pool is available for rental by - c�
your group or party at various times during the week. oc
Call Donna at 569 -3400 for further information.
NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM * May 18 - Picnic At The Pool, 6 -9 P.M. "Saturday Night
Begins Thursday, March 28, 8 -9 p.m. Live" Bring along a picnic to eat on the pool deck; or
Cost $1 per person. purchase hot dogs, chips, and punch at special prices.
All ages are invited for food, music, games and lots of
fun! -,
AQUA EXERCISE
See Adult Exercise for information. L V 0.
WHITEWATER CANOE AND KAYAK EXPO
Saturday March 16 `
Brooklyn Center Community Center * Admission to The Saturday Night Live is $1.75 (17 and
FREE ADMISSION under), $2.50 (18 and over). Memberships, passes, and
Would you like to try Whitewater Canoeing or Kayaking? coupons will not be honored. All persons remaining
Join the Minnesota Canoe Association - Rapids Riders in the building will be charged the admission fee.
Chapter for an evening of fun and learning. At 7 p.m.
there will be a slide show and discussion about area REGISTRATION REMINDER
whitewater river's, personal paddling equipment fashion
show, whitewater activities and instructional oppor- Make check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center.
tunities, From 8:45 -11 p.m, there will be demonstrations There is no confirmation of mail registration; if you do
in the pool. Bring your swim suit and towel; participants not hear from us, assume you are registered. (Swimming
will have the opportunity to try out a number of different must be done in person,)
canoes and kayaks. For more information, call Dale
at 933 -4978 or Rolfe at 224 -4087. 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 insure sufficient class registration.
Instructors are not permitted to accept registration at
the activity location.
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BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER MEMEBERSHIP RATES
Memberships entitle the member to the use of the swimming pool, exercise room and sauna during recreational or
"open" periods. Memberships are sold on a monthly basis. Cut off date is the 15th of the month. Family memberships
include husband, wife and children 20 years of age and under living at home. For additional information, call 569-
3400.
1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year
Family $34.00 $89.00 $152.00 $251.00
Individual $21.00 $52.00 $ 83.00 $140.00
Senior BC Residents $10.00 $24.00 $ 48.00 $ 96.00
SENIOR ADULT RATES
Membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older - One month $10.00, three months $24.00.
Single admission rate for Senior Adult resident or non - resident 62 years and older, $1.75.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Adult (18 & Over) $2.50
Youth (15 -17) $2.00
Children (6-14) $1.75
Children (2 -5) .50
Under 2 Free
BARGAIN DAYS
The first Monday, second Wednesday, and third Friday of each month are BARGAIN DAYS.
Senior Adults (62 & Over) $1.00
Adults (18 & Over) $1.75
Youth (15 -17) $1.25
Children (6-14) $1.00
Children (2 -5) .50
Under 2 Free
OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) (Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
TUESDAY - THURSDAY TUESDAY - THURSDAY
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m.) (Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m.)
SATURDAY SATURDAY
Noon to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(Adults Only: Noon to 1 p.m.) SUNDAY
SUNDAY 1 to 6 p.m.
1 to 6 p.m.
The use of the exercise room is limited to 15 years old and up. The use of the sauna is limited to 18 years and up.
CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
MARCH 30 APRIL 27 MAY 18
The pool, sauna and exercise room will close at 5:30 p.m, and reopen at 6 p.m. for Saturday Night Live.
SUPER SATURDAY
MARCH 16
Special afternoon of music, swimming and surprises!
GAMEROOM
Enjoy our game room equipped with jukebox, pool tables, video games and pinball machines.
SNACK BAR
Visit our refreshment area, located next to the game room.
CHILDCARE
The "PLAYCORNER" will be provided for parents attenting morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the
community center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 75 cents for each preschool child. The "PLAYCORNER"
will be open Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m. After classes or swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession
area before picking up their child. If you need further information, call 569 -3400.
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BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION - 569 -3400
PARKS AND RECREATION 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation office
ADVISORY COMMISSION in the Brooklyn Center Community Center beginning Saturday,
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Tuesday of March 9. (Except where noted in class descriptions) NUMBERS
each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This Commission advises WILL BE GIVEN OUT ONE HOUR PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
the City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn SWIM REGISTRATION for lessons conducted at the community
Center. center and North View Jr. High pools will begin at 9 a.m. at the
Bud Sorenson, Chairperson - Dave Skeels - Art Mead community center. Sorry mail registration will not be accepted.
John Russell - Tom Shinnick - Don Peterson OTHER CLASS AND ACTIVITY REGISTRATION begins at 1 p.m.
Sarah Robinson Pollock Registrations made by mail will not be processed before Mon.
March 11.
THE BROOKLYN CENTER SENIOR ADULT REGISTRATION begins Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Numbers will be given out one hour prior to registration.
Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share
SORRY, NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS.
in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, March 9, a person
the end that each may herein find the laughter of childhood, the may sign up for himself or his immediate family ONLY. After this
acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the com- date, you may register for as many as you wish.
panionship of old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure 3. The parks and recreation office in the community center is open
time. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30
Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation a.m. -9 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. -6 p.m.
Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor 4, Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first come -first
Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee
has been paid. The parks and recreation department reserves
Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor the right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient
Donna Powers - Aquatic Supervisor number of people sign up.
Kurt Johnson - Golf Course Manager 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the
activity location.
REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be done if
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, MARCH 11 an opening exists by paying a 50 cents transfer fee. All transfers
must be done in person at the community center. Individual
classes may not be made up.
7. The following refund policy will be in effect except where noted
Name in the class description. Requests for refunds must be made at
(Last) (First) least 24 hours BEFORE the FIRST class session. There will be a $3
service charge. If you find it necessary to cancel offer the first ti
class, make your request 24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The
Address class will be prorated plus there will be a $4 service charge.
(zip) 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment
has already been reached will go on a waiting list. Additional
classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if
(Phone) (Work Phone) space and a competent instructor is available.
9. Senior adults 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn
Activity Center may enjoy most activity classes at 1/2 the registration
fee. This does not apply to supplies or special senior classes which
(Location) are at a special rate.
10. Check schedule for beginning date of each class.
Class # Time 11. Sorry, no trip refunds, unless cancelled by the parks & recreation
department.
12. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including
Class Day Amount parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes
children.