HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 Edition 69 September BR CENTER
CITY NEWSLETTER
• ��� NUMBER 69
Please
Register
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and Vote
Residents are strongly urged to
register prior to election day in an
effort to avoid waiting in long g � g lines.
Registration is allowed by law at
the polling places on election days;
however, plenty of time should be
allowed for the procedure.
For the convenience of residents,
voter registration is conducted at
the Brooklyn Center City Hall
throughout the year, with the ex-
ception of 20 days prior to an elec-
ANNE MARSHALL DAY —Mayor Dean Nyquist presented Anne Marshall, tion.
retiring Director of the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, with a plaque
he City proclamation declaring Anne Marshall Day. Pre - registration for the primary,
Tuesday, September 11, closed on
Volunteers Needed to Assist Tuesday, August 21, at 4:30 p.m.
Pre- registration for the general elec-
tion, Tuesday, November 6, closes
City Domestic Abuse on Tuesday, October 16, at 4:30
Intervention Project p.
The Brooklyn Center Domestic The program was developed and Map, Polling
Abuse Intervention Project is an instituted by Anne Marshall in Places: Page 2
advocacy and intervention program cooperation with the police depart -
which began in Brooklyn Center in ment. One of the first such projects
1983. in the country, the intervention To be eligible to vote in Brooklyn
- project attempts to break the cycle Center, an individual must be 18
This neivsletter represents the of domestic abuse by mandatory years of age or older on the day of
I City of Brooklyn Center's con -
incarceration of the abuser. It also the election; a citizen of the United
cerrnforconservationoj - resources ; offers assistance and counseling States; a resident of Minnesota for
and energy. This issue is printed for the victim. at least 20 days prior to the elec-
on I00% recycled paper. tion; and be properly registered.
(Continued on Page 5) If you have previously registered,
there is no need to go through the
process again unless you have failed
to vote once in four preceding years,
Park & Recreation Programs: moved to a different address, or
r l have changed your name.
Pages 6-20 TIME SENSITIVE: TO REGISTER AT THE POLLS
Deliver t o homes by • To register at the polls, a resident
(Continued on Page 2)
Voter Registration... from (Continued
Page 1)
must present one of the following their address in the precinct.'
as proof of residence in the pre- •
cinct. ABSENTEE BALLOTS
eligible voter who expects to elig
Valid driver's license showing the Any ,
address in the precinct. be unable to go to the polling places
on election day due to: absence
Valid Minnesota I.D. card show- from the precinct where residency
ing address in precinct. is maintained; illness; disability;
Valid registration in the same religious discipline; observance of
precinct but from an old address. a religious holiday; or service as
election judge in another precinct,
A registered voter in your pre-
may vote by absentee ballot. Appli-
cinct who will sign an oath stating cations for absentee ballots maybe
that you reside in the precinct in
obtained at City Hall.
which you are voting.
College students may present a For additional information, please
student fee statement, a student contact the Brooklyn Center City
identification card, or a student Clerk at 569 -3300 during normal Please Be
registration card, as long as it shows business hours.
Careful At
BROOKLYN PARK BORDER School Crossings
9 , �,y� 4 ��e k- 3� 3 Do you know what to do when
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W !5 89TH AVE. N. 89TH AVE. N. ui to a school crossing? Many viola-
cc 89TH AVE. N. Q tions are observed which unfor-
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Y. °� q * c children.
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83RD AVE. N.
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When the crossing guard puts
m 81 STAVE. N. 990 �� out a flag across the street, you
7 W h must stop before the crosswalk and
remain stopped until the guard pulls
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If the children have walked across
W 1 your half of the street and your lane
o is clear, you must still remain
m Q 53RD AVE. N. stopped until the flag is pulled in.
a v
z & If you come to a corner where the
a crossing guards have stopped the
W traffic on the cross street, you may
proceed straight across the inter -
POLLING PLACES section after obeying any traffic
ROBBINSDALE BORDER signals or signals located there.
PRECINCT 1 Lutheran Church of the Triune God, 5827 Humboldt If you want to turn onto the cross
Avenue North. street, you must wait until the flags
PRECINCT 2 Earle Brown School, 5900 Humboldt Avenue North. are pulled in before proceeding,
PRECINCT 3 Evergreen Park School, 7020 Dupont Avenue North. even if the children are clear e your
PRECINCT 4 Willow Lane School, 7020 Perry Avenue North. turning lane.
PRECINCT 5 Orchard Lane School, 8201 Noble Avenue North.
PRECINCT 6 Garden City School, 6400 Brooklyn Boulevard. * Remember, if you are in doue
PRECINCT 7 Cross of Glory Church, 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard. to what to do at a school crossing,
PRECINCT 8 Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Boulevard. please stop, wait, and proceed slowly
PRECINCT 9 Willow Lane School, 7020 Perry Avenue North. after the flag is pulled in.
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Housing Study Examines Future Needs
grams to provide rehabilitation and The Brooklyn Center Housing
e Brooklyn Center City Coun- mortgage financing for single family Implementation Plan describes the
recently adopted a major study homes. goals and programs referenced in
of housing in the community titled this article in detail and includes
the "Brooklyn Center Housing In the area of multifamily housing many other recommendations and
Implementation Plan ". The plan is needs, the plan recommends con- items of information relative to
the product of many months of tinuing education for owners of small housing in Brooklyn Center.
work on the part of the City's Hous- rental properties on issues such as
ing Commission, City staff, and marketing, tenant screening, new A copy of this plan is available
Publicorp, Inc., a Minneapolis legislation, and informing owners of for public review at the Brooklyn
consulting firm. rental property of the availability of Center City Hall during normal
state and federal loans and mort- business hours.
The goal of the plan is to exam- gage programs.
ine the state of the City's exist-
ing housing and develop strate-
gies for improving the quality of Council Sets Priorities
housing, strengthen the livabil-
ity of Brooklyn Center neighbor- The Brooklyn Center City Council programs, Crime Prevention Fund,
hoods, and identify goals and recently completed its annual prior- police master plan update.
objectives the City can use to ity setting process following a plan-
meet the changing housing needs ning session involving elected offi- BUDGET /FINANCES
of present and future residents. cials, members of citizen advisory Impact of state legislation
changes, property tax change, al-
The plan addresses both single- commissions, City staff, and other ternative revenue sources, local
family and multifamily housing interested citizens. Following are the government aid funding equity, fi-
needs in the community. priorities finalized by the City Coun- nancingvarious housing programs.
cil.
the area of single- family hous- HOUSING
9g, the plan recommends the CRIME /DRUGS Maintenance code for commer-
continuation and expansion of the Drug education /prevention pro- cial /industrial buildings, housing
City's "spot renewal" program where grams, drug task force, crime watch
single- family homes that cannot be Program, battered spouse /youth (Continued on Page 4)
economically repaired are acquired
by the City, demolished, and new
homes built in their place. Another Brooklyn C
key element of the plan is to pro-
mote the conversion of single-fam-
ily rental housing to owner occu- 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
pied homes by developing financ- Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
ing programs which encourage
renters in Brooklyn Center who CITY COUNCIL
want to purchase a home to remain Dean Nyquist .................... Mayor
in the City. Phil Cohen ....................... Councilman
Todd Paulson .................... Councilman
During the next several months, Jerry Pedlar ..................... Councilman
the City staff and Housing Com- Celia Scott ....................... Councilwoman
mission members will be meeting
with neighborhood groups in an Gerald Splinter ................... City Manager
effort to determine the specific
desires of various neighborhoods, SERVICE DIRECTORY
and in cooperation with these
groups, develop programs to begin Emergency Number (24 Hours)
to meet the housing needs of each POLICE- FIRE - MEDICAL .................... 911
W hborhood. Examples of neigh- Police (non- emergency, information) .......... 569 -3333 {
ood activities might include City Hall Offices .............................. 569 -3300
establishment of single family home (Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
owner associations and develop- Community Center ........................... 569 -3400
ment of financial assistance pro- \
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All-America people in a community can work velopment and community
together to ident.if_V and solve identity, the City noted the
C ity Finalist their common problems. Earle Brown Heritage Center
as symbolic of a unique pub- 40
In its application to the Na- lic /private effort to stimulate
tional Civic League, Brooklyn simultaneous business and
Center identified three sig- community development in
nificant concerns: drug and Brooklyn Center.
crime prevention;business de-
All- America City velopment and community Finally, formalized planning
' identity; and formalized plan- and community involvement
ning and community involve- concerns have been addressed
ment programs. with active citizen involvement
in Brooklyn Center's long -
In responding to drug and range planning process.
crime prevention concerns, the
1990 application identified Brooklyn This process has stimulated
Center's drug task force, juve- several key initiatives, includ
nile diversion program, Crime ing the drug task force. Earle
Brooklyn Center was one Prevention Fund, and civic Brown Farm ad hoc commit-
of 30 finalists, chosen from a educational efforts linking the tee, a citizen housing ad
record 113 applications, com- community with its four school sort' commission which pro
petingforthe 1990A11- Amer - districts as efforts to deal with duced a broad series of rec -
iea City award in Phoenix, these concerns. ommendations regarding
Arizona. The award is intended housing, and the Brooklyn
as a constant reminder that With regard to business de- Center Charitable Foundation.
Exit Must Be Provided In Basement Sleeping Area*
A typical dwelling in the commu- is greatly reduced. Please contact the Inspection
nity is built over a full basement. Department at 569 -3344, ask for
This basement area is put to a The fire fighters also face a great their brochure on this subject, or
multitude of uses that include rec- danger when attempting to rescue talk to one of the inspectors for
reation and family rooms, laundry a person trapped or sleeping in a additional details on this topic.
facilities, storage areas, and hobby- basement.
shop rooms.
When more sleeping areas are priorities • • • (Continued from page 3)
required, the basement is a readily
available source of space; however, rehabilitation program initiatives, redevelopment process or policy,
it must be made safe. subsidized elderly housing, coordi- examine feasibility of development
nated housing maintenance pro- projects in the 50th and France,
The State Building Code requires gram, group home siting process. 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard, and
that any room used for sleeping Lynbrook Bowl areas.
purposes be provided with exte- COMMUNICATIONS
rior glazed openings to supply Evaluate expansion of city news- PUBLIC FACILITIES
light and ventilation to that room. letter, evaluate expanded use of Review city building needs, re-
It must also have at least one cable television, improve effective - view park development/ redevelop -
operable window or exterior door ness of newspaper coverage, in ment and expansion.
for emergency exit. A smoke form public regarding redevelop- DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES
detector must be installed out- ment projects.
side of the sleeping area. Deal with housing impacts, sen-
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ for adult drop -in center, recreation
A person sleeping is very vulner- REDEVELOPMENT and parks system impact, eva�
able to smoke, fire, or other life Improve business climate in the ation of aging population need
threatening problems. Without a community, maintenance code for
proper exit window or a smoke commercial/ industrial buildings,
detector outside of the room, safety complete a formal development/ DL
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Domestic Abuse Intervention. • • ( Continued from Page 1)
July 1, 1990, the police depart- This goal is accomplished through
Since inception of the Brooklyn ment assumed direct responsibil- the use of volunteer advocates.
enter Domestic Abuse Interven- ity for the program. Whenever a domestic assault re-
ion Project, Anne Marshall has sults in an arrest of the abuser, an
served as the director until her Rochelle Kohagen, a police de- advocacy team is immediately called
retirement this June. In recogni- partment employee, was named to the scene to assist the victim. An
tion of her work, the City Council Social Services Coordinator with advocate provides information about
declared June 29, 1990 as "Anne direct responsibility for the Domes- the options and services available
Marshall Day ". Mayor Dean Nyquist tic Abuse Intervention Project. and helps secure these services if
presented the proclamation at a necessary.
luncheon held in her honor. The goal of the Brooklyn Center
Intervention Project is to provide Advocates also provide counsel -
Although the police department maximum protection for the victim ing and support to the victim in
has always maintained an active of domestic abuse within an envi- preparation for the court case. Other
involvement with the project, the ronment which promotes respect services provided by the program
actual program direction was pro- for the victim and his /her individ- include 24 hour crisis consulta-
vided by contracted services. On ual circumstances. tion, jail visitation for the abuser,
transportation for the victim in in-
cidences related to the individual's
case, and support groups.
SHINGLE CREEK
Available either through the pro -
EXISTING BIKE PATH gram or outside agencies, support
NEW STUB groups provide both victim and
abuser with ongoing support and
• • EXISTING SIDE WAL K assistance from others in similar
situations and a better understand -
SHINGLE CREEK PKWY. o ing of the dynamics of an abusive
o • • relationship and how to break that
TRAFFIC SIGNALS cycle.
Volunteers are crucial to the
p BROOKDALE SQUARE success of the intervention project.
U The program is currently in the
process of recruiting volunteers.
Alternate Bike Crossing individuals are l who are interested in
becoming advocates to victims of
To Be Constructed
domestic abuse or who are inter-
ested in providing other volunteer
New directional signs and a sec- New signs will direct bicycles to services such as transportation,
tion added to the Shingle Creek cross. Shingle Creek Parkway at child care, or general office sup -
bicycle /pedestrian trail will pro- Brookdale Square. Signs north of port. Training is provided to all
vide an alternate bicycle crossing the T.H. 100 pedestrian bridge will volunteers and scheduling is flex -
for Shingle Creek Parkway north of direct cyclists to ride on the side- ible.
County Road 10. walk path, cross County Road 10,
and to continue north on the side - Anyone interested in becoming a
A short section of trail, to be added walk to the new crossing. volunteer or who would like more
across from the recently recon- information about the Domestic
structed entrance to Brookdale These improvements will provide Abuse Intervention Project should
Square, will connect the existing a route for cyclists to access and contact Rochelle Kohagen at 569 -
Shingle Creek bicycle/ pedestrian exit the Shingle Creek trail without 3434 or 569 -3333.
trail to the existing sidewalk and having to cross the heavily used
crosswalk across Shingle Creek right -turn lane at County Road 10 The Brooklyn Center Domestic
kway. This intersection is sig- and Shingle Creek Parkway. It is Abuse Intervention Project is lo-
nalized, with push buttons for expected that the work will be cated in its new office at Earle Brown
"Walk" signals and pedestrian completed by late summer. Heritage Center, in "H" Barn, Room
ramps. 130.
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1990 FALL PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE
LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD
Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. North View Jr. High, 69th & Zane Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy. Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd.
Centerbrook Golf Course, 5500 N. Lilac Dr. Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N.
Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Dr.
Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N. Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N.
Fair Oaks School, 5600 - 65th Ave. N. Earle Brown Commons, 6100 Summit Dr. N.
Garden City School, 3501 65th Ave. N.
Adult Activities
CHILDCARE SERVICE AQUA - BIG BEAUTIFUL & FIT
The 'PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending Good health and fitness should not be out of reach for you
morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the because you feel overweight. Rediscover the joy of move -
community center. The minimum age is six months. The cost ment through this popular co -ed class. Aqua exercise is fun,
is 75 cents for each preschool child. The 'PLAY CORNER" will refreshing and leaves you with a feeling of exhilaration. You
be open Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., beginning Sept. do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water.
4. After classes or swimming, parents are invited to relax in Registration Fee $18.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instruc-
our concession area before picking up their child. If you tors Vicki Syslo # 10, Lisa Dietz # 9.
need further information, call 569 -3400. # Day Begins Time Location
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE 9 Tues. Sept. 18 7:05 p.m. North View
(NO CLASS NOV. 6)
A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years 10 Thurs. Sept. 20 6:10 p.m. North View
and older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.)
You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the WATER WALKING & EXERCISE DROP - IN - NEW
water. Please furnish your doctor's name and number when Busy schedule? Take a break from your hectic week and join
registering. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. in the fun. During water walking, participants will walk dif-
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $9.00/12 SESSIONS ferent patterns in shallow to chest deep water. The other
# Day Begins Time Location component of the class involves fun and invigorating e Ak
1 Tues. Sept. 25 9:15 a.m. CC cises done to music. You need not be a swimmer or put
2 Tues. Sept. 25 11:10 a.m. CC face in the water. Register for the 12 week session or drop -
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $7.50/10 SESSIONS and pay $2.50 per time at class. Registration Fee $18.00/12
3 Thurs. Sept. 27 10:15 a.m. CC Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Lisa Dietz.
4 Thurs. Sept. 27 11:10 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
11 Wed. Sept. 19 5:45 p.m. North View
Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; sorry we 12 Wed. Sept. 19 7:40 p.m. North View
are not responsible. WATER WALKING WORKOUT - NEW
This class is a combination of an aerobic workout and water
AQUA EXERCISE - COED walking program. Different walk patterns and a variety of
Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You arm movements will be used. Participants should be com-
do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. fortable treading water, part of the class involves inde-
Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating experience to exercise pendent movement in deep water as part of a vigorous
with music. Some aerobics will also be included. Instructors workout. Registration Fee $18.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
Lisa Dietz # 5, Vicki Syslo #'s 6, 7, 8. Instructor Lisa Dietz.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $18.00/12 SESSIONS # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 13 Wed. Sept. 19 6:45 p.m. North View
5 Tues. Sept. 18 6:10 p.m. North View FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+
(NO CLASS NOV. 6 - NORTH VIEW) For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise
6 Thurs. Sept. 20 7:05 p.m. North View
7 Tues. Sept. 25 10:15 a.m. CC who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, but
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK EK $ a.m. 10 SESSIONS if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel
8 Thurs. Sept. 27 a.m. CC and look better. Using music of the big band era, this class
will strive to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular
WANTED EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS system at a level safe and comfortable for you. Although
The parks and recreation department has an opening for a this is a program directed towards individuals 55 years and
long term sub for the low impact aerobic and /or aqua older, interested individuals of variable ages may attend on
exercise program. Interested persons may call Kathy at a space available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and
569 -3400 for more detailed information. tennis shoes. Registration Fee $9.00/12 Sessions. Classes�Q
min. Instructor Bev Wilson.
# Day Begins Time Location
14 Mon. Oct. 1 10:25 a.m. CC
15 Tues. Oct, 2 7:00 p.m. CC
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
AEROBIC DANCE CLASS CIRCUIT AEROBICS - NEW
$r All aerobic classes offer complete and effective con- Add a new angle to your personal workout. The circuit mixes
ditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. low impact aerobics and body conditioning for 50 minutes
• Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle of fat - burning exercise. This interval training workout ap-
group work and cool down stretching. peals to both men and women who are ready for a new
• Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes, challenge in their exercise program. Registration Fee
• All classes are COED unless noted in the class description. $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Deb Eldridge.
• Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per # Day Begins Time Location
week. This can be a combination of classes or classes and 26 Thurs. Oct. 4 7:00 p.m. North View
walking, swimming, biking, etc. SATURDAY LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
• Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class Whether you want a break from a hectic week, or just one
description,
• Childcare available for morning weekday classes -See more day of exercise, enjoy Saturday morning exercising.
Childcare. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor
Rachel Woods.
* • **** BONUS # Day Begins Time Location
For each aerobic class you r- • receive 27 Sat. Oct. 6 9:30 a.m. North View
complimentary passes to use during the fall session. DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
AEROBIC PASSES Most of the programs or activities offered in this brochure
After registering for one session of classes, participants are have a minimum and maximum number of registrants to
eligible to purchase pass cards. The pass cards are avail- operate. Some programs fill to capacity within a few days
able at the community center and are two for $3. The of the beginning of registration. In other cases, we have to
aerobic pass plan offers registered persons the opportunity cancel activities several days before the starting date if they
to add additional aerobic classes to their fitness program. appear to be under enrolled. There have been several
This is ideal for participants in the program who want to instances where individuals have expressed interest in a
exercise more, but whom cannot commit to another day program that has already been canceled. In either case, it
on a regular basis. Passes must be used during the fall is highly advantageous to you to REGISTER EARLY!!
session. These passes allow you to attend the aerobic clas-
ses listed below on a drop -in basis. Circumstances beyond FITNESS CLASSES - MINI SESSION
our control sometimes require us to cancel a class; therefore SEE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS IN THIS BROCHURE.
is the responsibility of the individual to check the current
W edule before attending another class. Passes are non- BEGINNING LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
nsferable. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s F1, F4, Vicki Syslo #F2, Rachel
BEGINNING LOW- IMPACT AEROBICS Woods #F3. Registration Fee $5.00/3 Sessions.
# Day Begins Time Location
Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, Fl Mon. Sept. 10 11:20 a.m. CC
why not this class! Easy to follow, hands -on instruction and F2 Mon. Sept. 10 7:00 p,m. Evergreen
low impact, too ... easy on your joints. Classes 50 min. F3 Wed. Sept. 12 7:00 p.m. CC
Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 16, 19, Vicki Syslo # 17, Rachel F4 Thurs. Sept. 13 10:30 a.m. CC
Woods # 18.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $18.00/12 WEEKS INTERMEDIATE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
# Day Begins Time Location Instructors Bev Wilson #'s F5, F9, Vicki Syslo #F6, Rachel
16 Mon. Oct. 1 11:20 a.m. CC Woods #F8, Deb Eldridge #F10. Registration Fee $5.00/3
17 Mon. Oct. 1 7:00 p.m. Evergreen Sessions.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $15.00/10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location
18 Wed. Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. Northport F5 Mon. Sept. 10 9:30 a.m. CC
19 Thurs. Oct. 4 10:30 a.m, CC F6 Mon. Sept. 10 6:00 p.m. Evergreen
INTERMEDIATE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS F8 Wed. Sept. 12 6:00 p.m. CC
F9 Thurs. Sept. 13 9:30 a.m. CC
This low impact class is at a little faster pace - fun - challeng- F10 Thurs. Sept. 13 6:00 p.m. CC
ing. Receive all the benefits of a good workout without the
jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. Classes 50 min. CIRCUIT AEROBICS
Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 20, 22, 24, Vicki Syslo # 21, Deb Instructor Deb Eldridge. Registration Fee $5.00/3 Sessions.
Eldridge # 25, Rachel Woods # 23. # Day Begins Time Location
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $18.00/12 WEEKS F11 Thurs. Sept. 13 7:00 p.m. CC
# Day Begins Time Location
20 Mon. Oct. 1 9:30 a.m. CC FITNESS AND FUN 55+
21 Mon. Oct. 1 6:00 p.m. Evergreen Instructor Bev Wilson. Registration Fee $2.50/3 Sessions.
22 Tues. Oct. 2 6:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $15.00/10 WEEKS F12 Mon. Sept. 10 10:25 a.m. CC
Wed. Oct. 3 6:00 p.m. Northport
10 Thurs. Oct. 4 9:30 a.m. CC REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY
Thurs. Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. North View
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
SELF - DEFENSE FOR WOMEN MEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
This course is designed for women who want to learn the art Open to all post high school age men. Games are played
of self- defense. Emphasis will be on learning to protect on Wednesday evenings. For more information call Joe at
yourself by using common sense and practical self- defense 569 -3400. •
techniques. Instruction will also be given in basic karate
punches and kicks and getting out of holds. Wear loose CO -REC OPEN VOLLEYBALL - NEW
fitting clothing. Meet in cafeteria. Registration Fee $15.00/4 Lessons and open play is being offered for adults with or
Sessions. Classes 1 1/2 hours. Instructor Mr. Jean Thibodeaux. without disabilities who are atthe beginning or intermediate
# Day Begins Time Location skill level. The 1 p.m. instructional period will focus on a
28 Mon. Oct. 1 6:30 p.m. BCHS specific skill. Open gym runs 2 -5 p.m. beginning Sunday
October 14 at Crystal Community Center. No program
BALLROOM DANCE I November 25. The registration fee is $20 for 9 weeks and
Dancing is a skill that can be learned; it's fun and good should be sent to Crystal Recreation, 4800 Douglas Drive N.,
exercise too. Don't sit on the side lines and watch others Crystal 55429. Questions, call Gene, 531 -0052.
enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba
and ChaCha. Be ready for the next wedding dance or night NON - COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL
out on the town! Registration Fee $25.00/8 Sessions. Classes SKILL BUILDING PROGRAM - NEW
2 hours. Instructor Marvin Dobe. Would you like to play on a team sport while having fun with
# Day Begins Time Location friends. This integrated program will focus on learning rules,
29 Wed. Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown regulations, skills and playing games in a fun non- competi-
BALLROOM II -NEW Live atmosphere. The program is open to adults with or
without disabilities and designed for those who have some
The past class of Ballroom dancers had so much fun, they sports knowledge and the desire and skill to learn and
have requested more classes! This is a continuation of participate in a team sport. The program meets at Cedar
Ballroom I; participants should have completed the first Island School, 6777 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, Fridays,
session or the equivalent. This class will progress with more Sept. 21 -Nov. 20,6:30-8:30 p.m. The fee is $15. For information
patterns and combinations with emphasis on style for the call Barb 933 -9105.
Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and ChaCha. Two new dances
the Samba and Tango will be introduced. No Class Nov. 6. BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND
Registration Fee $20.00/6 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brook -
Marvin Dobe. lyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is open to
# Day Begins Time Location all post high school age men and women. Practice is Mon -
30 Tues. Oct. 2 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown day nights at North View Jr. High. New members are
MIXED VOLLEYBALL come. For more information call the parks and recreat
department at 569 -3400. Director Paul Schierenbeck.
Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose
sides and play fun low -key volleyball. A night out for mom POTTERY
and dad. Activity fee is 50 cents per person, per session. No The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and
organized teams please. hand building. The community center offers a unique op-
Day Begins Time Location portunity to practice your new skills by including in the
Wed. Oct. 3 7:30 p.m. BCHS registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time
MIXED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE and firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please allow
about $6 for purchasing of tools. Registration Fee $36.00/7
Open to all post high school age men and women. Com- Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle.
petitive fall and winter leagues. Games are played Monday # Day Begins Time Location
evenings at North View, Orchard Lane, and Willow Lane Tues. Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. CC
Schools. Interested teams and individuals should call Joe at 31 Tues. Nov. 6 6:30 p.m. CC
569 -3400.
LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES
WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at
A night of fun volleyball for women (post high school age). the community center or have had previous experience
Bring a friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good and are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on
exercise. Please, no organized teams. No charge. Runs an unlimited basis other than class time and students may
through December 11. Gym time 2 hours. have pieces fired in the seven week period. The lab pro -
Day Begins Time Location gram is designed for individuals who want to work inde-
Tues. Oct. 2 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown pendently. Clay may be purchased at the community
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during the
seven weeks. No instruction. Starting week corresponds with
Open to all post high school age women. Recreation and pottery class schedule at the community center. Registra-
Power divisions with fall and winter leagues. Games are tion Fee $26.00/7 Weeks for new lab students. For returning
played Tuesday evenings at North View, Orchard Lane and participants, please check with instructor.
Willow Lane Schools. For more information, call Joe at 569- # Day Begins Time Location
3400. 32 To Be Arranged CC •
33 To Be Arranged CC
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
DOG OBEDIENCE HEARING THROUGH OLDER EARS - NEW
This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog This class is sponsored by the Minnesota Foundation for
is at least 6 months old. This course will teach you to work Better Hearing and Speech, a non - profit organization
with your dog in order to teach him social behavior and founded by the United Way. The program is for any inter -
If- discipline. (No class November 6) Registration Fee ested adult even if they do not have a hearing problem. The
3.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Stanley & Jan Orr. information given will help individuals make wise decisions
# Day Begins Time Location in selecting hearing aids or other adaptive equipment.
34 Tues. Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. Willow Lane Participants will see various types of equipment, receive
35 Tues. Sept. 25 7:30 p.m. Willow Lane handouts and have the opportunity to ask questions. If
MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP IN needed, learn how to buy wisely and protect your rights.
There is no charge for this informative program. Please call
If you are interested in getting together informally with other 569 -3400 to reserve a place in the class.
guys on a regular basis during the day, join us on Mondays Day Date Time Location
at 1 p.m., beginning Nov. 5. We meet at Centerbrook Club- Tues. Oct. 23 10:00 a.m. CC
house, 5500 Lilac Drive. Activities include cards, chess, crib-
bage, scrabble, or speakers on topics of particular interest COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS
to men. If you have any questions, call Kathy at 569 -3400. Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years
and older who enjoy getting away once a month on day
MINI -500 TOURNAMENT or overnight trips. Trips will include tours, attending stage
Minimum age 18 - No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost productions, horse racing and other popular events. If you
$2.50 per person, includes coffee. Minnesota state law are interested in such outings and meeting new friends from
prohibits gambling and all players agree to abide by the the surrounding area, join us. Deadline dates listed are on a
rules of the tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult space permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is
Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 22, cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your place.
12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower Center. On extended trips, refund policies are very liberal.
level. In case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400. Call 569 -3400. Registration accepted immediately.
BEGINNING BRIDGE - NEW Sept. 20 - CANTERBURY DOWNS, - Registration deadline
This mini session will offer participants the opportunity to see past, call to be put on the waiting list. Cost $7
if the game of Contract Bridge is for them. Learn basic per person includes escort, bus transportation,
bidding and playing procedures. The instructor will use the reserved indoor seating and program.
xt: Club series. The book is recommended and is available Sept. 25 - DINOSAURS ALIVE at the Minnesota Zoo. Spend
W r purchase from the instructor for $7 (The book may be the day discovering everything this zoo has to
ed.) The class will be fun with lots of hands on ex- offer including the special dinosaur exhibit. Ex-
perience. The sessions will be taught at Earle Brown Com- perience first -hand the wonder of the prehis-
mons Apartment building, 6100 Summit Drive N. Registration toric past in a tropical jungle setting. A Dairy
Fee $11.00 14 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Kathy Queen is located at the zoo, lunch on your
Johnson. own. Cost $8.50 per person includes escort, bus
# Day Begins Time location transportation, entrance fee and monorail.
36 Wed. Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown Sept. 14 registration deadline, space permit -
Commons ting. Approximate time, 9:45 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING Oct. 21 - JERRYLEWIS - Comicpersonalityandall- around
55 Alive /Mature driving is an innovative, classroom driver entertainer Jerry Lewis makes his debut with the
training program designed to help persons 55 and older Minnesota Orchestra. This outing is sure to be a
improve their driving skills. Developed by the American sell -out, so register early to avoid disappoint -
Association of Retired Persons, the course covers the effects ment. Cost $30 per person includes escort, bus
of aging and medications on driving, basic driving rules, transportation and reserved main floor seating,
license renewal, local traffic hazards, adverse road condi- Sept. 14 registration deadline, space permit -
tions, energy saving, and accident prevention measures. ting. Approximate time, 12:30- 5 p.m.
The registration fee of $7 per person covers the cost of 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE MYSTERY OVERNIGHT -This
course materials and instruction is provided free. The instruc- Dec. date is a Community Tri OVERNIGHT
tradition.
tion is provided by trained volunteer instructors. Your check Celebrate with other's looking for New Year's
or money order should be made out to AARP, (cash cannot fun, food and a fabulous time. Our mystery trip
be accepted). Advanced registration is required, no walk- includes an evening at the theater, dinner, new
ins the day of class. Registration accepted immediately. This year's eve celebration, brunch, transportation,
two session course should be viewed as an education escort and a few other surprises. Cost is $119
seminarwhich has no connection to your driving record and
does not involve driving or testing. You will double occupancy. (Triple &single available learn the basic If you're curious, call for the mysterious details.
accident avoidance skills while meeting insurance discount
requirements. Registration Fee $712 Sessions. Classes 4 hours. $50 deposit due Oct. 30, space permitting.
Instructors Dorff /Lindquist # 37, Gremban # 38, Luby /Wilson Space does not allow complete details of these trips. If you
9. are interested, and would like more information sent to you,
Day Begins Time Location please call 569 -3400.
T & W Sept. 18 9:00 a.m. BCHS
38 M & T Oct. 8 5:30 p.m. BCHS
39 TH & F Nov. 29 9:00 a.m. Centerbrook
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Senior Adult Activities
If you have any questions about the programs listed below, SWIMMING POOL
call Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator, 569 -3400. Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center
SPECIAL SENIOR REGISTRATION residents 62 years and older, at a special rate of $20 forthr�
months, or $8 for one month. Application may be made
• • y, Sept. 7 the community center desk. Non - residents and resident
A special time has been set aside for persons 62 years seniors not interested in membership may swim at senior
and older who want to register for adult activities in this adult single admission rate of $1.75 per time.
brochure. NUMBERS HANDED OUT AT NOON. Registration GIFT TRUNK
begins at 1 p.m.
A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items.
SENIOR HAPPENINGS Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or mem-
Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center bers of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more infor-
Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" mation call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the Gift
tell activities going on at the clubs, in the community and Trunk on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to
outings offered. Call for yours today! 1:30 p.m. Selected items are on display and are available
for purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community Center
TRANSPORTATION throughout the year. The Gift Trunk will also be open during
Mini - coaches will provide transportation to city sponsored fall registration on Sept. 8, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
activities, grocery shopping, and major shopping excursions 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING
from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes. A donation of See Adult Activities for information.
$1 round trip is asked; however, those unable to make a
donation will not be turned away. For information about the VOLUNTEERS FOR KIDS SHOPPING
Five Cities Transportation Program, call Rita DeBruyn 537- If you want to spend a couple of hours having fun and doing
4534 ext. 33. To make a reservation call 537 -0229.
something for children in the community, read on! Volun-
SOCIAL CLUBS teers are needed to help children shop for their families at
Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks the Kid's Shopping Korner, Sat. Dec. 8. This shop offers
and Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center Com- children the opportunity to shop for low cost gifts without
munity Center. Transportation is available through the Five parents peeking. Gift wrappers are also needed. Call 569 -
Cities Transportation Program from Brooklyn Center apart- 3405 for further information.
ment complexes. See Transportation. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING •
Leisure Time Club - Meets Wednesdays throughout the year Free screening is done at the following areas:
from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Bring your lunch, beverage avail- BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER - 6301 Shingle
able.
Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. -
Brooklyn Twins Club - Meets the first & third Friday of each Noon.
month, September - June from 7 -9:30 p.m.
CEAP - 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m. -Noon.
MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN WESTFIRESTATION -6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday-Friday, 8-10
See Adult Activities for information. p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m.
BRIDGE LESSONS T.A.P.
See Adult Activities for information Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and hand-
icapped who live alone. The program has helped several
"BRIDGE FOR FUN" persons with immediate needs, in some cases emergency
Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly situations. If you are interested in the program for yourself or
afternoon of bridge. We will play the first & third Thursday of a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 566 -0157. We really care
each month at 1 p.m. Please note: New participants must about our participants! Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center
make a reservation to attend. Call 569 -3400 for reservations Police Department.
and /or questions. Bridge held at Earle Brown Commons
Apartments, 6100 Summit Dr. N. This activity is open to the SERVICES FOR SENIORS & DISABLED
public. See Special Activities for information on chore services and
meals.
MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS
See Adult Activities for information. TRIPS AND OUTINGS
SENIOR ADULT SWIM LESSONS See page 9 Community Tripsters.
See Swim Activities for information.
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE
See Adult Activities for information.
FITNESS & FUN FOR 55+ •
See Adult Activities for information.
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Teen Activities Children's Activities
TEEN EXPO 90 ATTENTION PARENTS
PUMP IT UP is the theme of Teen Expo 90. It's a free day of Through years of experience, we have found our dance
fun with opportunity for hands on in kayaking, rollerblading, and gymnastics classes are conducted more smoothly
deling, archery, animal care, juggling, chess, make -up, when not being observed by parents. Children, as well as
d more. For junior and senior high students. Saturday, adults, need to spend time interacting with their peers in a
October 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Park Center High School. recreation setting. Parents are welcome to attend the last
Questions, call 425 -4131. Sponsored by Osseo School District 15 minutes of the last day of class for a short demonstration.
279. Schedules will be given to students on the first day of class.
TEEN ACTION - NEW GYMNASTICS PROGRAM
Do you like to go to movies, and dances, listen to music or Join the Brooklyn Center Gymnastics program. The pro -
go out for pizza? Read on - This great program is for teens gram has been revised and a skill progression of classes
13 -17 years with mild disabilities. Participants must be able has been established. The purpose of this progression is
to work in a ratio of one to eight participants. The group is to provide participants with a safe, comfortable advan-
on -going and meets once a month for different activities. cement in gymnastics allowing them to develop to their
For more information call Elyce at 933 -9105. Don't miss out potential. Most students participate in a class two to
on all of the "action ". three times before progressing to the next level. Parents
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH may attend the last 15 minutes of the last class.
Has sitting home been driving you batty? Get your friends GYMSTERS
together and come to North View for the biggest Back To Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve
School Bash. A sound and light show will feature all your child's motor skills and coordination. Class activities in-
favorite current songs and oldies. For grades 7 -9 only. Junior clude tumbling and introduction to the balance beam
high student picture I.D. required for admission to dance. and bars. Students must be able to do all skills before
Fee $3.00 /per person. Session 3 hours, advancing to Gymsters II. For boys and girls ages 31/2 -5
Day Date Time Location (children must be 3 1/2 by Dec. 1, 1990) Class ratio 8
Fri. Sept. 28 7:00 p.m. North View students /instructor. Registration Fee $16.50/8 Sessions.
Classes 45 min. Instructor Theresa Mickelson.
# Day Begins Time Location
40 Sat. Sept. 22 9:15 a.m. North View
41 Thurs. Sept. 26 6:30 p.m. North View
GYMSTERS II
9ONSTER MASH Students must be able to do all the skills in Gymsters I
Join us for a ghostly gala celebrating Halloween. Highlights before taking this class. Children will learn more ad-
include dancing, eerie entertainment, refreshments, a cos- vanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and
tume contest, a monster mash dance contest and lots of bars. For preschool children 4 and up who have taken
scary surprises. For grades 7 -9. Come in costume to really Gymsters I class. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. Registra-
get into the "spirit" of things! The Monster Mash ... it's a North tion Fee $16.50/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor
View SMASH! Junior high student picture I.D. required for Theresa Mickelson.
admission to dance. Fee $3.00 /per person. Session 3 hours. # Day Begins Time location
Day Date Time Location 42 Sat. Sept. 22 11:10 a.m. North View
Fri. Oct. 26 7:00 p.m. North View GIRL'S BEGINNER
SADIE HAWKINS DANCE The emphasis in Beginner I will be to learn basic tumbling
Don't miss the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Friday, November skills such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and headstands.
16 from 7:30 -10:30 p.m. at North View (69th & Zane). The Students will be taught simple skills on the beam, vault,
dance features one of the hottest sound and light shows in and uneven bars. For girls in grades K -6 who have had
the area. Special highlight is the jailhouse. So, get your little or no gymnastics. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions.
friends together and catch Dance Fever! For grades 7 -9 Classes 1 hour. Instructor Theresa Mickelson.
only! Junior High student picture I.D. required for admission # Day Begins Time Location
to dance. Fee $3 /per person. Coat check 25 cents. Refresh- 43 Sat. Sept. 22 10:05 a.m. North View
ments will be sold. Session 3 hours. 44 Thurs. Sept. 26 7:20 p.m. North View
Day Date Time Location GIRL'S BEGINNER II
Fri. Nov. 16 7:30 p.m. North View
DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED Beginner II is for girls who have either passed Beginner I
or can do the following skills: Tumbling - forward and back -
Most of the programs or activities offered in this brochure ward, cartwheel, headstand. Beam -walk forward and
have a minimum and maximum number'of registrants to back, pivot turn, scale, front support and mount, squat
operate. Some programs fill to capacity within a few days turn. Unevens -back pullover, cast, single leg cut. Vault -
of the beginning of registration. In other cases, we have to hurdle and squat up. Students will learn more advanced
ncel activities several days before the starting date if they skills. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions.
pear to be under enrolled. There have been several Classes 1 hour. Instructor Theresa Mickelson.
instances where individuals have expressed interest in a # Day Begins Time location
program that has already been canceled. In either case, it 45 Sat. Sept. 22 Noon North View
is highly advantageous to you to REGISTER EARLY!!
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE CLAYWORKS
The class gives an opportunity to participate in creative Experience the enjoyment of working with clay. Children
expression, rhythms and dance. The emphasis is on create their own masterpieces using the pinch, coil and slab
developing physical skills, imagination and self - expression. methods. No previous experience is necessary to enroll.
For preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by Dec. 1, Students work at their own rate and progress to more diffic
1990. Registration Fee $17.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. projects according to ability. For boys and girls in grades 3
Instructor Bobbi Garin, Registration Fee $20.00/7 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor
# Day Begins Time Location Karen Haberle.
46 Wed. Sept. 26 5:25 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET I 56 Mon. Oct. 15 6:00 p.m. CC
Children will have an opportunity to participate in begin- SELF - DEFENSE FOR KIDS
ning ballet movements and simple tap steps. For preschool This course is designed for children who want to learn the art
children who will be 31/2 years old by Dec. 1, 1990. Registra- of self defense. Instruction will be given in basic karate
tion Fee $17.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Bobbi punches and kicks and getting out of holds. Wear loose
Garin. fitting clothing. For grades 3 -6. Registration Fee $7.50/3 Ses-
# Day Begins Time Location sions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Mr. Jean Thibodeaux,
47 Mon. Sept, 24 5:00 p.m. Willow Lane # Day Begins Time Location
48 Tues. Sept. 25 5:20 p.m. Palmer Lake 57 Mon. Oct. 29 6:30 p.m. BCHS
49 Wed. Sept. 26 4:35 p.m. Earle Brown
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET II The after school program enables students to explore fields
For preschool children 4 and up who have had at least one outside the regular school curriculum and will be held im-
year previous tap and ballet training. Students will continue mediately after school. These programs are designed to
with ballet fundamentals and learn new tap combinations. acquaint elementary students with a new skill, or to enjoy a
Registration Fee $17.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor new activity. Although these programs are scheduled at
Bobbi Garin. specific schools, you can register for classes outside your
# Day Date Time Location home school. However, school district policies will not allow
50 Mon. Sept. 24 5:50 p.m. Willow Lane children to leave school early to participate in an after
school class.
TAP AND BALLET If you would like to see a class offered or would like to be an
A beginning level where fundamentals of ballet and simple instructor for a class, please contact the parks and recrea-
tap combinations will be taught. For grades 1 -6. (Children in tion department (569 -3400) or your elementary sch�
kindergarten who have previous tap and ballet training building coordinator.
may register.) Registration Fee $17.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45
min. Instructor Bobbi Garin. Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270
# Day Begins Time location To Be Announced Garden City 561 -9768
51 Mon. Sept. 24 6:40 p.m. Willow Lane Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930
52 Tues. Sept. 25 4:30 p.m. Palmer Lake Doug Anderson Fair Oaks 533 -2246
53 Wed. Sept. 26 3:45 p.m. Earle Brown Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480
Arvid Lauen Orchard Lane 533 -1645
CREATIVE DANCE AND JAll Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561 -9272
Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy the freedom of CROCHETING FOR KIDS
creative expression combined with modern jazz move
ments. For grades 1 -6. (Children in kindergarten who have Beginning crochet instruction for grades 4 -6. Third graders
previous dance training may register.) Registration Fee accepted with consent of instructor. Bring a G or H metal
$17.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bobbi Garin, crochet hook and practice yarn to the first class. Registra-
# Day Begins Time Location tion Fee $8.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Esther
54 Mon. Sept. 24 7:30 p.m. Willow Lane Hyland.
55 Wed. Sept. 26 2:50 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location
58 Mon. Oct. 8 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
HALL OWEEN 59 Wed. Oct. 10 3:15 p.m. Evergreen
See Children's Activities for information. 60 Thurs. Oct. 11 3:15 p.m. Garden City
PRESCHOOL TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - OCT. 19
Turtlemania is sweeping Brooklyn Center. See the amazing
A limited number of openings in the preschool program at live - action escapades of pizza- loving mutants Leonardo,
the Brooklyn Center Community Center may be available. Raphael, Michaelangelo, and Donatello. The movie will be
Children 31/2 -5 years old are eligible. (Children turning 31/2 shown at Noon and 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 at the
between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, 1990 may be placed on a community center. Approximate running time 1 1/2 hours.
waiting list for winter and spring sessions). Once and twice After the movie stay for a swim. Admission fee is $1.75 all
a week sessions are offered. The program is taught by a ages, includes movie and swim. Memberships do not apply.
certified teacher. Call Kathy Flesher, 569 -3400 for additional Birthday parties and youth groups are welcome. Refres
information. ments will be sold. If your group is larger than 20, call St
YOUTH FOOTBALL at 569 -3400. Don't miss this opportunity to see the Teena
For youths in first through sixth grade. For registration infor-
Mutant Ninja Turtles on large screen.
mation call 569 -3400.
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Holiday Activities
HALLOWEEN PARTY PIE, PIE & MORE PIE
Learn how to make a delicious pumpkin pie and
homemade fruit pie in time for the holiday season. Each
child will make their own individual pie to take home. Bring
an apron and a sandwich as we will be having a pie and
milk break. For grades 2 -6. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session.
Class 3 hours. Instructor Agnes Hennen.
# Day Date Time Location
63 Sat. Nov. 17 10 :00 a.m. CC
—'� PRESCHOOL PILGRIMS - NEW
OI' Tom Turkey would be "strutting his stuff' if he could join
this fun filled holiday class. Songs, a special table decora-
tion, and finger plays make this class one you won't want to
miss! (Sorry Tom!) For pre- kindergarten boys and girls 31/2 - 5
years old. Registration Fee $5.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours.
Instructor Nancy Novotny.
# Day Date Time Location
64 Fri. Nov. 16 1:00 P.M. CC
Halloween is a celebration for all ghosts and goblins, 65 Sat. Nov. 17 2:00 p.m. cc
witches and ghouls. It is the one day of the year to be the
creature of your wildest imagination. At the sixth annual
Halloween party, play ghoulish games, win prizes and enjoy ~
special Halloween treats. Cost includes a Halloween bag, S
one chance at each game booth, treats and prizes. For
children sixth grade and younger. Six year old spooks and SEE SANTA - FAMILY
under must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are invited Boys and Girls! Moms and Dads! Santa Claus is coming to
to accompany older children as well. Everyone is en- Brooklyn Center. Join Santa and his elves at the community
couraged to come in costume. Registration Fee $2.00/1 center for this beary special holiday program. We'll sing
Session. Party 2 hours, songs, play games, enjoy treats and have lots of fun.
# Day Date Time Location Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recom-
ONNUA Wed. Oct. 31 6:00 p.m. CC mended for ages 3 -8. Deadline to register is Monday,
HOLIDAY BAZAAR - NOV. 3 November 26, space permitting. Questions, call Sue at 569-
3400, Registration Fee $2.00 /adults, $3.00 /children/ 1 Session.
The 19th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, November Classes 2 hours.
3 at the beautiful new Heritage Center on the Earle Brown # Day Date Time Location
Farm. The bazaar is sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks 66 Sat. Dec. 1 10:00 a.m. CC
and Recreation Department. See the many handcrafted 67 Sat. Dec. 1 1:00 P.M. CC
gifts and decorations. Whether you are shopping for the
holidays, the home or that special gift, this is the place to LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP
be! Stop in for a free cup of coffee. No admission charge. A unique one session workshop for preschool and kindergor-
For your shopping convenience, babysitting for 50 cents per ten age children 3 1 /2 - 6 years old. (Minimum age 3 1 /2 by Dec.
hour, per child. Strollers must be checked. Don't miss this big 1, 1990.) Our "Little Elves" will make a holiday craft, decorate
annual event at the new location, 6155 Earle Brown Drive. cookies, sing songs and play festive games. Mrs. Claus and
one of Santa's Elves will also be arriving from the North Pole
REFUND POLICY FOR HOLIDAY making this a very special day! Registration Fee $6.00/1
AND ONE DAY CLASSES Session. Instructor Mrs. Braun. Class 2 hour,
# Day Date Time Location
Requests for refunds for Holiday classes must be made at 68 Mon. Dec. 3 2:00 p.m. CC
least seven days before the class date. There will be a 69 Mon. Dec. 3 5:30 p.m. CC
service charge. Sorry, no refunds will be issued later than 70 Tues. Dec. 4 10:00 a.m. CC
seven days before the class date. Waiting lists are estab- 71 Tues. Dec. 4 1:00 P.M. CC
lished when classes fill. If a child who is registered is unable
to attend a class, someone from the waiting list is called. MRS. CLAUS' KITCHEN
Individuals may not make their own substitutions. A one -day cooking /baking workshop where participants
will make some of their favorite holiday treats with Santa's
WANDA THE WITCH - NEW Elves. And of course, Mrs. Claus will be there! Everyone will
Come and have lots of bewitching fun with Wanda the get a recipe booklet and some homemade goodies to take
good Witch. Three and a half to five year old pre - kindergar- home. Children should bring an apron, a small shoebox and
ten boys and girls will sing Halloween songs, read a ghostly a sandwich. We will be having a cookie and milk break. For
Cory and make a special holiday treat to go along with her grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 21/2 hours.
tches' brew! Registration Fee $4.0011 Session. Class 2 # Day Date Time Location
ours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. 72 Sat. Dec. 1 10:00 a.m. CC
# Day Date Time Location 73 Sat. Dec. 8 10:00 a.m. CC
62 Sat. Oct. 20 10:00 a.m. CC 74 Sat. Dec. 15 10:00 a.m. CC
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CONTINUED Special Activities
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Children will make a gift pretty enough to give proudly to ADAPTED RECREATION
family or friends. These will be all new gifts from previous
years. Time permitting, participants will also get the oppor- The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort
tunity to make Christmas Cards. Bring a box to put your gift of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crysta
in. Wear old clothes or bring a paint shirt. For grades 1 -6. Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Rob -
Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor binsdale, and West Hennepin Community Center. Par -
Marcy Davis. ticipants must pre- register.
# Day Date Time Location West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving
75 Sat. Dec. 1 1:30 p.m. CC individuals with developmental disabilities and their
76 Sat. Dec. 8 1:30 p.m. CC families in the West and Northwest Hennepin area. Ser-
KIDS SHOPPING KORNER vices include information and referral, advocacy, and
counseling. Programs include social /recreation clubs
On Saturday, December S, kids can do their very own and education programs. An integration specialist is on
holiday shopping for their parents, brothers, sisters and staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who
grandparents. The Senior Adults of the Brooklyn Twins Club are interested in participating in "non- adapted" parks
and volunteers from the Brooklyn Center Women's Club will and recreation programs. Call 933 -9105 for information
be there to help children choose their gifts. All gifts - $4.50 and registration procedures.
and under. Sorry, no adults allowed to peek! Free gift wrap-
ping too. The shopping korner is open from 9 a.m, to 3 p.m. Saturday Sunshine Kids - Asocial /recreation program
by appointment only. Call 569-3400 for your child's shopping designed for children 5 -12 years old. Activities include:
appointment beginning November 30; space is limited, arts /crafts, cooking, music, sports and much much more
fun! Sunshine Kids will meet at Zanewood Community
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR Center, 7200 Zane Avenue N., Sept. 22- Dec. 1 from 9:30
KINDERGARTNER'S - NEW a.m. -Noon. No program Oct. 20. Advanced registration
The meaning of Christmas becomes special when children fee, $30.
make their own holiday crafts and tree ornament. We'll sing Teen Bowling League - Meet new friends at our popular
some holiday songs, and have a special treat too. Registra- bowling league on Tuesday afternoons, 4 -6 p.m., Sept.
tion $5.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Novotny. 25 -Nov. 20. For teens ages 12 -17 years. The league fee is
# Day Date Time Location $17 plus $2 for each Tuesday bowled. We bowl at Doyles,
77 Mon. Dec. 10 9:00 a.m. CC 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal.
78 Mon, Dec. 10 1:00 P.M. CC Teen Action - Do you like to go to movies, and dances
listen to music or go out for pizza? Read on - This gre
r program is for teens 13 -17 years with mild development
disabilities. Participants must be able to work in a ratio of
FOLE one to eight participants. The group is on -going and
meets once a month for different activities. For more
information call Elyce at 933 -9105. Don't miss out on all
of the "action ".
Friday Night Social - Do you enjoy meeting new friends
SANTA'S MAILBOX or like socializing with a group of people? Come join us
Visit Santa's Mailbox between December 1 and December Fridays for a variety of activities. Hiking, crafts, bingo,
10 at the community center. Write your letter on the special swimming, movies and other special activities will be
Dear Santa form provided by the parks and recreation planned with input from you. We meet at Northport
department. Parents, please make sure child's name and School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd., 7 -9 p.m. beginning Sept.
address are written legibly. After writing your letter, deliver 21 -Nov. 30. No program Oct. 19. The fee is $20.
it to Santa's Mailbox located next to the office at the Bowling League - Join in our league every Saturday
community center. Within a few days, a letter from Santa morning. For adults 18 years and older who want to
will arrive. Questions, call 569 -3400. improve their techniques, show off their skills, meet new
friends and just have fun. Starts Sept. 22 -Nov. 17 10 a.m. -
Noon at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. $15 league
fee, also $2 for each Saturday bowled.
Non - Competitive Volleyball Skill Building Program
Would you like to play on a team sport while having fun
with friends? This integrated program will focus on learn -
HOLLY SUNDAY IN BROOKLYN CENTER - NEW ing rules, regulations, skills and playing games in a fun
Save Sunday December 2 for the First Annual Holly Sunday non - competitive atmosphere. The program is open to
adults with or without disabilities and designed for those
to be held in Brooklyn Center. This event will be fun filled with who have some sports knowledge and the desire and skill
a swim special, sleigh rides, special videos, the Teddy Bear to learn and participate in a team sport. The program
Band, and the lighting of the Holiday Tree. In addition there meets at Cedar Island School, 6777 Hemlock Lane
will be refreshments. This program will take place between Maple Grove, Fridays, Sept. 21 Nov. 20,6:30-8:30 p.m. T
1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Details about this activity will be sent to fee is $15.
the schools and published in local papers.
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
SERVICES TO SENIORS & DISABLED BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB
The Community Emergency Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) The Brooklyn Center Women's Club is sponsored by the
offers chore services and home delivered meals to those Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. Meet -
� gible, over 60 years of age, and disabled persons of any ings are the second Tuesday of the month from September
e, living in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center and south to through May at 1 p.m. in Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn
4th Avenue for our Chore Program and 49th Avenue No. in Center Community Center. The club was organized in
Minneapolis for the meals program. Our Meals At Your Door January of 1966. There were 39 charter members. The pur-
Program offers a hot, nutritionally balanced meal delivered pose of the organization is to promote social, cultural and
by volunteers at noon, Monday through Friday. civic activities for area women. Membership is open to any
Our Chore Program includes snow removal, yard work, woman 21 years or older with yearly dues of $5. The mem-
minor home repairs, window washing, housekeeping and bers will celebrate their 25th birthday anniversary in January.
fall clean -up. The workers are skills -bank applicants whose A variety of programs are presented each month, followed
references are thoroughly checked. Their names are added by refreshments and a social time. Join us on Tuesday,
to our list of workers and referred to eligible people when September 11 for our fall luncheon at noon. Members host
they call for services. The client pays the worker when the the luncheon, non - members pay $4. ALL ARE WELCOME!
job is completed. Oct. 9, Barbara Mantini from North Hennepin Community
College will take us to Latin America via slides. On Nov. 13,
Volunteers are always needed for the Meals At Your Door entertainer and story teller, Audrey Barid will present Ex-
Program, grocery shopping and many other positions with periences of the Past,
the agency. Contact Terry or Lois at 566 -9600.
Plan on attending the club's annual Christmas Luncheon at
BROADWAY DROP -IN noon on December 11. The cost is $4 for non - members. The
The Broadway Drop -In Center, is part of the Northwest Hen- day will feature festive food and entertainment. At this
nepin Community support program. It is a social recreation meeting participants are encouraged to bring unwrapped
program for adults in Northwest Hennepin who have ex- children's gifts for CEAP. The fall trip schedule begins Sep -
perienced mental health difficulties. The drop -in center of- tember 25 with a luncheon cruise on the Andiamo Show -
fers a variety of activities ranging from table games, boat departing from Stillwater. On the way home we will
athletics, socialization, and art, individual living skills and stop at Aamodt's Apple Farm, Murphy's Landing with lunch
community outings. Most activities offered are at little or no at the Shakopee House will be the trip on October 23. The
cost to the participant. If you would like more information Wednesday, November 28 trip takes us to the Chanhassen
on the program please contact Mary at 535 - 6069. A calen- Dinner Theatre. On Saturday, December 8, members will
dar of events is available upon request. Come see us at: have the opportunity to volunteer at the annual Kids Shop -
0 10 W. Broadway /Crystal Gallery Mall, Room 215. ping Korner. Questions about the club should be referred to
O 561 -7196. URAGE CENTER NORTH METRO STAMP CLUB
Is an agency serving persons with physical disabilities, or
speech, hearing and vision disorders. Training, recreation The North Metro Stamp Club has served persons who collect
and competitive opportunities in team and individual sports stamps, post cards, and other philatelic material for more
are provided. There are adaptive physical education clas- than twenty years. The club is open to all persons who are
ses, day camps, field trips and special events. If you are involved in the hobby or who are interested in starting.
interested and want to have fun, call Karyl Hoeger, 520- Meetings are the first and third Fridays, 7:30 p.m. at the
0495. Brooklyn Center Community Center. Collectors can trade,
SINGLE CIRCLES SQUARE DANCE CLUB buy, and sell stamps and related items before the program
at 8 p.m.
Lessons will begin Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 -9:30 p.m. at The club is informal and members help other members to
Earle Brown School. The first lesson is free and all singles and get the most from the hobby. Current annual dues are $2
couples are welcome. Call Lloyd or Carol at 633 -1679 or with a special rate of $1 for students and senior adults.
Cathy at 561 -1589 for more information.
Interested persons can come to a meeting or can contact
HAPPY FACE SQUARE DANCE CLUB the club secretary post office box 27043, Mpls., MN 55427
Happy Face Square Dance Club will begin square dance for a newsletter. Club president Floyd Gray may be con -
lessons with a free lesson on Tuesday, September 18 begin- tacted at 488 -6986.
ning at 7:30 p.m. at Northport School. All couples and singles COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY
are invited to attend and take part in this dance. Call Don
at 544 -5433 for more information. The gallery located in the Brooklyn Center Community Cen-
ter is available for photography or mixed media shows at
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB various times throughout the year. There is no charge for the
Brooklyn Swim Club is a local affiliate of United States Swim- exhibit space. Contact Kathy Flesher at 569 -3400 for further
ming. Most of our Olympic swimmers, including Matt Biondi information.
and Janet Evans, started in a USS Club. Gallery Shows
A two week swim camp for students 6 years and up with little Landscapes and Flowers Annual Fall Juried Show For
or no swimming experience is schedule for this fall. By Hennepin Artists of
Leone Howe Robin Gallery
ddition, a thrilling new swimming season is scheduled to September 8 -30 November 5 -30
rf in September.
For further information call Jim Riess 560 -7556 or Margaret BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND
Prugh 561 -0873. See Adult Activities for information.
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Centerbrook Golf Course
9 Hole Par 3
5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 •
561 -3239
GOLF LESSONS
Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for all abilities,
beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf activities for fall. For additional information call Centerbrook at 561 -3239.
BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS
Swing into fall with easy and fun golf lessons. One hour class meets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and
Thursdays, rain or shine. One free round of golf included. Each class limited to eight golfers, minimum of four. Bring a 9
iron or wedge to the first class. Registration Fee $30.00/5 Sessions.
Day Begins Times
Mon. Sept. 10 9:30 or 10:30 a.m., 5 :00, 6:00, or 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Sept. 11 9:30 or 10:30 a.m., 5:00, 6:00 or 7':00 p.m.
Wed. Sept. 26 9:30 or 10:30 a.m., 5:00, 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.
Thurs. Sept. 27 9:30 or 10:30 a.m., 5:00, 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.
"BEYOND THE BASICS" GOLF LESSONS
Prerequisite "Basic Fundamentals of Golf'. This class will focus on fine tuning the primary techniques the golfer already
has learned in the previous session. The emphasis is on middle /long irons and woods. Golfers must be able to execute
basic fundamentals with 75% efficiency. Classes will be formed as requested and meet rain or shine. Each class is limited
to six golfers, minimum of four. One free round of golf is included. When registering use schedule above. Registration •
$30.00/5 Sessions.
FALL TUNE -UP SPECIAL
Tune -up your swing for your fall golf game. Lessons will focus on swing, power, club control, weight shift, etc. Instruction
will be given on an individual or group basis and time will be set up individually with the instructor.
# Of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee
1 1 Hour $30.00
2 1 Hour $40.00
3 1 Hour $50.00
4 1 Hour $60.00
VIDEO GOLF ANALYSIS
Work on your golf game in your own living room throughout the fall with your own personal golf swing video. See your
golf swing through professional video tape techniques including freeze frame, slow motion and real time. Allow
approximately one hour for us to tape your swing. The instructor will give up to 1/2 hour analysis on the video tape.
Allow about ten days to process your video. One T -30 VHS video tape is included. Video taping will be set up individually
with golfers and instructor. Fee is $75.
GOLF MINI RANGE
During the fall don't let bad weather dampen your golf swing. Centerbrook Golf Course has a mini golf range (large
net) available at $2.25 per 1/2 hour. The $9 pass card allows six 1/2 hours at $1.50 each. Bring your own clubs, golf balls
furnished. Reservations are on the first come basis. Check in at the clubhouse. The mini range is located in Lions Park,
(next to Centerbrook), 55 & Russell Ave. N.
Mini Range Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Weekends 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. •
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Swim Activities
Swim registration starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. All ADULT SWIM LESSONS
other class registrations begin at 1 p.m. (Numbers will be Beginner through Swimmer level swim instruction for adult
iven out one hour before registration). WHEN REGISTER and high school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim
FOR SWIMMING LESSONS PLEASE GIVE US THE NUMBER or brush up on your strokes. Registration Fee $27.50/10 Les -
F THE CLASS. sons. Classes 40 min.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS # Day Begins Time Location
Water adjustment and beginning swim lessons for children 109 Thurs. Sept. 13 7:45 p.m. CC
2 and 3 years old. One parent must accompany the child 110 Tues. Sept. 18 7:45 p.m. CC
in the water, preferably the same parent each time. DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
Registration Fee $19.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 111 M & W Sept. 17 10:40 a.m. CC
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS 112 M & W Oct. 22 10:40 a.m. CC
# Day Begins Time Location
79 Thurs. Sept. 13 6:00 p.m. CC ADULT SUPER CHICKEN
80 Thurs. Sept. 13 6:35 p.m. CC For those persons, high school age and up who have a real
81 Sat. Sept. 15 10:05 a.m, CC fear of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear
82 Sat. Sept. 15 10:40 a.m. CC and enjoy the sport. Registration Fee $27.50/10 Lessons.
83 Mon. Sept. 17 6:05 p.m. North View Classes same days and times as adult lessons.
84 Tues. Sept. 18 6:00 p.m. CC
85 Tues. Sept. 18 6:35 p.m. CC ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are
86 M & W Sept. 17 9:30 a.m. CC physically and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a
ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee
CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS $19.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
American Red Cross Swimming Instruction, Beginner # Day Begins Time Location
through Swimmer. Classes have an average ratio of 5 stu- 113 Thurs. Sept. 13 7:45 p.m. CC
dents /instructor. Children's swim lessons for 4 and older. 114 Sat. Sept. 15 9:30 a, m. CC
Parents do not accompany child in water. Registration Fee 115 Tues. Sept. 18 7:45 p.m. CC
$19.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
# Day Begins Time Location Private swim lessons are available at the Brooklyn Center
. Thurs. Sept. 13 6:00 p.m. CC Community Center and North Mew Jr. High. Privates will be
Thurs. Sept. 13 6:35 p.m. CC held same days and times as child and adult swim lessons.
89 Thurs. Sept. 13 7:10 p.m. CC For registration information contact Steve, 569 -3400.
90 Thurs. Sept. 13 7:45 p.m. CC Registration Fee $9.00/1 Lesson or $40.00/5 Lessons. Classes
91 Sat. Sept. 15 9:30 a.m. CC 30 min.
92 Sat. Sept. 15 10:05 a.m. CC DIVING
93 Sat. Sept. 15 10:40 a.m. CC
94 Sat. Sept. 15 1 1:15 a.m. CC Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving board
95 Mon. Sept. 17 5:30 p.m. North View for children who are Advanced Beginner or better swim -
96 Mon. Sept. 17 6:05 p.m. North View mers. Registration Fee $21.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
97 Mon. Sept. 17 6:40 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location
98 Mon. Sept. 17 7:15 p.m. North View 116 Thurs. Sept. 13 7:45 p.m. CC
99 Tues. Sept. 18 6:00 p.m. CC 117 Tues. Sept. 18 7:45 p.m. CC
100 Tues. Sept. 18 6:35 p.m. CC
101 Tues. Sept. 18 7:10 p.m. CC BASIC WATER SAFETY
102 Tues. Sept. 18 7:45 p.m. CC A Red Cross course to provide individuals and families with
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS general water safety information, to create an awareness
103 M & W Sept. 17 9:30 a.m. CC of causes and prevention of water accidents, to develop a
104 M & W Sept. 17 10:05 a.m. CC desire to be safe and to encourage healthy and safe water
105 M & W Sept. 17 10:40 a.m. CC recreation. This course focuses on personal and community
106 M & W Oct. 22 9:30 a.m. CC water safety and may be taken by anyone, regardless of
107 M & W Oct. 22 10:05 a.m. CC swimming ability. All classes must be attended and absen-
108 M & W Oct. 22 10:40 a.m. CC ces will not be made up. Registration Fee $26.00/10 Lessons.
Classes 60 min.
SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS # Day Begins Time Location
American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages 118 Sat. Sept. 15 10:40 a.m. CC
62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you
have already learned, experience new skills or just start right SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
from the very beginning. We also have room for "Super Do you like dancing? Are you an advanced beginner swim -
Chickens". Registration Fee $27.50/10 Lessons. Classes same mer or better? Combine the two in beginning synchronized
s and times as adult lessons, Brooklyn Center residents swimming! Students will learn basic stunts and formations in
75/10 Lessons. the water and develop routines. Registration Fee $21.00/10
Lessons. Classes 30 min.
# Day Begins Time Location
119 Tues. Sept. 18 7:45 p.m. CC
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SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
LIFEGUARD TRAINING NOTICE
A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum skills The parks and recreation department does not provide
for a person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard, accident insurance for participants in any of its programs.
Participants must be 15 years of age before the first class, Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from the'
swim 500 yards continuously using each of the following involvement in programs or activities outlined in th
strokes for at least 50 yards, crawl, breaststroke, elementary brochure.
backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten pound diving brick
from nine feet of water, swim under water 15 yards, and NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL
tread water one minute. The Red Cross Standard First Aid The North View Jr. High pool and gymnasium, located at
course is an included part of this course, Wed. Oct. 10, 17, 69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at
from 6 -10 p.m.All classes must be attended and absences various times during the week, Reservations are requested
will not be made up. Registration Fee $75.00/7 Sessions. a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Steve at 569 -3400
Classes 4 hours. No refunds after Sept. 25. for further information.
# Day Begins Time Location
120 Mon. Oct. 1 6:00 p.m. North View COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL
The community center pool is available for rental by your
CPR -NEW group or party at various times during the week. Call Steve
INFANT AND CHILD CPR -This course is a "MUST' if you have at 569 -3400 for further information.
or work with infants and children. Topics covered in this
American Red Cross Course will include rescue breath- NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM
ing, choking, and CPR, with practice on infant and child Begins Thursday, Sept. 20 - Dec. 13, 8 -9 p.m. Cost is 75 cents
manikins. Registration Fee $18 for Infant and Child CPR # per person.
121 or $30 for both classes #121 and #122. Classes 4
hours. No refunds after Oct. 17. SPECIAL POOL ATTRACTIONS
# Day Begins Time Location SEPTEMBER 29 - Back to School Splash and BBQ, 6 -9 P.M.
121 Wed. Oct. 24 6:00 p.m. CC "Saturday Night Live" It's our 4th annual Back To School
ADULT CPR - Would you know what to do if a member of Splash! Summer isn't quite over, so come enjoy swim -
your family or co- worker stopped breathing, started ming, music, games, and a patio BBQ!
choking, or had a possible heart attack? Learn how to OCTOBER 13 - Zoo Day At The Pool, 1 -4 P.M. "Super Satur-
handle these adult emergencies in this American Red day" An extra special event! Visit with some animals from
Cross Community CPR Course. Registration Fee $18.00 for Como Park Zoo! Swimming, music, food, games, and
Adult CPR # 122 or $30 for both classes # 121 and # 122. special zoo prizes!
Classes 4 hours. No refunds after Oct. 30. OCTOBER 27 - Monster Splash, 6 -9 P.M. "Saturday Nig
# Day Dates Time Location Live" A hauntingly good time. Visit with COUNT DRACULA
122 Wed. Nov. 7 6:00 p.m. CC as you swim, play games, and listen to his music. Fun for
everyone!
OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE NOVEMBER 17 -Don't Be A Turkey Pool Party, 6 -9 P.M.
This class is designed for adults interested in underwater "Saturday Night Live" Music, swimming, and special
diving and who are comfortable in water. Each person must Thanksgiving games and prizes. Don't g, a turkey and
provide his own mask, fins and snorkle in the second lesson. miss out on this fun evening.
Other equipment will be provided. Open water dives are a
requirement of this class at an additional fee of ap- DECEMBER 2- Holly Sunday, l- 5P.M. Watch for newspaper
proximately $99 which includes a textbook. On completion ads and flyers.
of the course an internationally recognized certificate card DECEMBER 15 - Yule In The Pool, 6 -9 P.M. "Saturday Night
will be awarded. Registration Fee $100.00/2 Sessions. Classes Live" Take a fun family break from all those Christmas
8 hours. chores at our annual Christmas pool party. Music, swim-
# Day Dates Time Location ming, and special holiday games and prizes!
123 Sun. Sept. 30 2:30 -9:00 p.m. CC
124 Sun. Nov. 4 2:30 -9:00 p.m. CC DECEMBER 31 -New Years Eve Splash into 1991, 8:30 P.M.
- 12:30 A.M. Bring your friends and family and celebrate
NEW YEARS EVE at the community center. Games, hats,
Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we noisemakers, and treats are included in your admission
are not responsible. price. It's the best bargain around!
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US Admission to special pool attractions:
17 and under $1.75
Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the community 18 and over $2.50
center on your birthday and with one paid admission or
more (friend or family), you get in free. For small groups, call FUNTASTIC FRIDAY NIGHTS - NEW
ahead and we'll arrange a room for you to have your 6 -9 P.M.
birthday cake. A great way to get into the swim of things on OCTOBER 5 - NOVEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 7
your birthday. For more information call 569 -3400. An informal evening of swimming and water - volleyball.
Our volleyball net will be in the shallow end from 6 -9 p.
on these evenings. Bring your family and friends and g
COMMUNITY THE POOL, ROOM & a game going!
SAUNA WILL BE CLOSED . • • CLEANING Admission to Funtastic Friday Nights:
► MAINTENANCE. General admission rates.
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BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP 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. The 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 $32.00 $85.00 $145.00 $239.00
Individual $20.00 $49.00 $ 79.00 $133.00
Senior (BC Resident) $ 8.00 $20.00 $ 40.00 $ 80.00
SENIOR ADULT RATES
Membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older - One month $8.00, three months $20.00.
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
5 and under 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
5 and under 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
SEPT.29 OCT. 27 NOV. 17 DEC. 15
The pool, sauna and exercise room will close at 5:30 p.m. Reopen at 6:00 p.m. for Saturday Night Live.
SUPER SATURDAY FUNTASTIC FRIDAY NIGHT
OCT. 13 OCT.5 NOV.2 DEC.7
Special afternoon of music, swimming and surprises. A fun evening of swimming and water volleyball.
HOLLY SUNDAY SPLASH INTO 1991
DEC. 2 DEC. 31
A special holiday swim and activities. The pool, sauna and exercise room will close at 8:00 p.m.
Reopen at 8:30 for SPLASH INTO 1991.
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
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e 'PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the community
nter. The minimum age is six months. The cost is 75 cents for each preschool child. The 'PLAY CORNER" will be open
Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m., beginning Sept. 4. 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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569 -3400 Permit No. 217
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 Sept. 8. (Except where noted in class descriptions) NUMBERS WILL
each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This Commission advises 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 registrations 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.
Sept. 10.
THE BROOKLYN CENTER SENIOR ADULT REGISTRATION begins Friday, Sept. 7 at 1
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, Sept. 8, 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
Steve Froehlich - 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, SEPT. 10. 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 after the first
class, make your request 24 hours BEFOREthe 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 & recrea
department.
12, Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including
Class Day Amount parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes
children.