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Home My WebLink About1990 Edition 66 February 1966 dl1U6[RK? Qi'I BR CENTER CITY NEWSLETTER NUMBER 66 FEBRUARY, 1990 } e2 �. CONSTRUCTION is nearing completion on the Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center's new inn, exhibit hall, and convention center complex. When it opens in April. the historic center will offer more than 13,000 square feet of column free exhibit and convention floor space, with a banquet capacity of 900, plus on -site food and beverage service, an 11 -room bed and breakfast, and parking for 450 cars. special Earle Brown Farm Open House Set Sunday, April 22 Earle Brown Heritage Center, banquet facility. fast; complete on -site food and Brooklyn Center's new convention beverage service; office space; and and exhibit complex, will open as The purpose of the complex is to parking for 450 cars. scheduled on April 1, less than one significantly expand the meeting year after work began on the clus- and events capabilities of the 11 A special Open House and ter of red and white buildings. hotels and motels located along the community reception is planned North Metro I -94 corridor. for Sunday, April 22. All of Earle During the past year, buildings Brown Heritage Center's facilities and grounds have been carefully When completed, the new center and grounds will be open for tours restored to preserve their historic will include the 13,000 square foot and inspection, including the bed integrity, while adapting them to Convention Center and additional and breakfast, convention center, create a complete state -of- the -art smaller meeting places; the Inn on office building, catering kitchens, meeting, convention, exhibit, and the Farm, a historic bed and break- (Continued on Page 3) Park & Recreatton Programs: TIME SENSITIVE: Pages 6-20 Deliver to homes by March 4 Annual Bike, Recycling Drop Off Centers Equipment Sale NOW Accepting Button Is April 28 p g The annual Brooklyn Center Batteries, Plastics surplus equipment and bike auc- tion will be held on Saturday, April collection of certain plastics in 28, at the Brooklyn Center City the City's curbside recycling Garage, 6844 Shingle Creek Park- program and eventually collec- way. tion of plastics at all homes Interested persons can view the being served by the City's curbside available equipment one hour prior program. to the start of the auction, which Currently, the Goodwill /Easter begins at 11 a.m. Seal Society recycling drop off cen- The sale will include property ter, sponsored by the City, is ac- confiscated by the police depart- cepting plastics for recycling. The ment, some surplus office equip- Used button batteries are now new location of the center is 8089 ment and bicycles. For additional being collected as part of a compre- Brooklyn Boulevard, adjacent to information regarding the auction, hensive waste management pro- the Cub Food store in Brooklyn please call City Hall at 569 -3350 gram undertaken by the Hennepin Park, and is open seven days a during normal business hours. County Board. week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Button batteries are the small The types of plastics collected at batteries found in cameras, calcu- the Goodwill site are high density Census Must Be lators, watches, and hearing aids. polyethylene (HDPE), and polyeth- Returned By The purpose of collecting and recy- ylene terephthalate (PET). Accept - cling the button batteries is to keep able plastics include milk jugs, water April 1 them out of the waste stream since jugs, pop containers and contain - they contain various heavy metals, ers for laundry detergent, bleach, The next national census, April including mercury. Used button oil, and antifreeze. Plastic contain - 1, 1990, will mark the bicentennial batteries can be brought to retail ers must be thoroughly rinsed, the of census taking in the United stores participating in the collec- caps removed, and any metal must States. The basic reason for taking tion program. Brooklyn Center be removed from the containers. the 21 st census is the same cited locations accepting button bat - The exception is containers for motor 200 years ago in the Constitution; teries include Drug Emporium, oil which should not be rinsed, that is, to apportion representation 5900 Shingle Creek Parkway; and the caps should be left on. among the states in the House of Sears Hearing Aid Center, Representatives. Census numbers Brookdale Center; Target, 6100 Other types of items collected at are also used to redraw state and Shingle Creek Parkway; and the Goodwill drop off site include local legislative districts. Warner True Value Hardware, glass (clear, brown and green); 2105 57th Avenue North. aluminum (beverage cans); news - Beyond political representation, paper (bagged); corrugate (small however, there is a great deal of Residents are urged to return worn loads); and high grade office paper. federal and state money at stake in out button batteries when they come The site also accepts other donated the final census numbers. Despite in to buy new batteries. Or, bring in items including clothing, small recent cutbacks, billions of federal your watch, calculator, camera, or working appliances, small televi- dollars for a wide range of pro- hearing aid and personnel will sions and stereos. grams are still redistributed to remove the old batteries and place American Indian tribal and local them in a collection box. Any questions regarding the drop governments based on population, off center should be directed to the age, income, and other census Button batteries should be stored Goodwill Industries offices at 646 - statistics. in a safe place at home before being 2591. brought to a drop off center, and it Census forms will arrive in the b especially important e keep them As a reminder, residents with any mail during the week of March out of the reach of children. questions or problems regarding 23, 1990. Please take the time to their curbside recycling service complete the forms and mail them Progress is being made on de- should call the BFI recycling hot - back on April 1, 1990. veloping a pilot project for the line at 784 -3262. 2 Direct Dial Numbers to Reach City Staff Brooklyn Center City office tele- old number will automatically hear phone numbers changed in early a recording advising them of the February when a new telephone new number during the next 12 system was installed. The system months. allows callers to use direct dial ' numbers to reach staff. You may wish to keep the follow- ing list of new direct dial numbers Callers who forget to dial the new for city offices for reference. city telephone number and dial the F ----------------------- - - - --I CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Earle Brown POLICE AND FIRE EMERGENCY ...................... 911 (Continued from Page 1) Nonemergency Police ..... ............................... 569 -3333 Crime Tips and Prevention .............................. 561 -6649 and the landscaped sidewalks and grounds. The entire event will be COMMUNITY CENTER ... ............................... 569 -3400 free and will include refreshments (6301 Shingle Creek Parkway) and activities for kids as well as Park and Recreation ...... ............................... 569 -3400 adults. � Swimming Pool ............... ............................ 569 -3400 � April's grand opening celebration will be topped with a gala benefit CITY HALL ball for the Brooklyn Center Chari- (6301 Shingle Creek Parkway) table Foundation. Proceeds will go Information .............. ............................... 569 -3300 to support the community's pro- grams, including the Housing As- I Administration ............... ............................ 569 -3350 sistance Fund, Peacemaker Cen- Assessing ................. ............................... 569 -3310 ter /Mediation, Child Care, and I Building Inspections ..... ............................... 569 -3344 Substance & Child Abuse. Engineering .569 -3340 � The Brooklyn Center Charitable , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,,, 569 -3320 Foundation Ball will be held on I Finance ......................... Friday, April 20. Cost for the black Fire Administration/ Prevention ......................... 569 -3360 tie event is $50 per person and Planning ................... ............................... 569 -3330 includes the reception, an elegant . 569 -3333 dinner catered by Atrium Catering Police Administration .................................... (Earle Brown Heritage Center's I TDD ........................ ............................... 569 -3300 exclusive caterer), as well as silent I Water /Sewer Utility Billing .............................. 569 -3390 and live auctions, entertainment, and dancing. As a contribution to FIRE STATIONS the Brooklyn Center Charitable Foundation, $25 of the ticket cost East Fire Station .......... ............................... 569 -3322 is deductible. I (6500 Dupont Avenue North) West Fire Station.. ............................... 569 -3311 Anyone interested in attending I (6250 Brooklyn Boulevard) can request a personal invitation and reservation card simply by PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE GARAGE ........... 569 -3380 calling Earle Brown Heritage Cen- (6844 Shingle Creek Parkway) ter at 566 -5903. Reservations must CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE ...................... 561 -3239 be received no later than April 6 since seating will be limited. (5500 North Lilac Drive) Other opening week events in- LIQUOR STORES elude tours and receptions for the I # 1 -1500 69th Avenue North 561 -2420 area's professional meeting plan- ners, association executives, and I #2 -6250 Brooklyn Boulevard ........................... 561 -4030 business leaders who represent the I #3- Northbrook Center .... ............................... 561 -2350 complex's potential users. L — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — J 3 Residents Help Community By Serving On City Commissions Several citizen commissions con- Planning Commission; and Park PARK & RECREATION COMMIS - tribute to the quality of life in the and Recreation Commission. SION —Arvid (Bud) Sorenson, Don community by helping the Brooklyn Peterson, Dave Skeels, Sarah Pol- Center City Council in an advisory Any resident interested in being lock, Art Mead, Tom Shinnick, John capacity regarding a wide range of considered as a commission mem- Russell. activities. ber should contact the City Man- ager's office, 6301 Shingle Creek PLANNING COMMISSION —Low- Members volunteer their time to Parkway, or call 569 -3350. As va- ell Ainas, Molly Malecki, Wallace attend frequent meetings, about cancies appear in some commis- Bernards, Bertil Johnson, Kristen once each month, to address mat- sions, the Mayor will consider the Mann, Ellamae Sander, Mark ters relevant to the particular applications. Holmes. commission. All commission mem- bers are appointed by the Mayor, A continuing special thanks to CHARTER COMMISSION —Bar- subject to confirmation by the City the following commissions and bara Sexton, Dennis Kueng, Ed- Council. their members for their time and ward Commers, Mona Hintzman, dedication: Allen Anderson, Everett Lindh, These groups operate without a Benjamin Chatelle, Tony Kuefler, budget while providing an extremely HOUSING COMMISSION —Barb Ron Christensen, David Ault, valuable service to the community. Jensen, Reynold Johnson, Nicho- Ulyssess Boyd, Dennis Snook, las Eoloff, Bob Torres, Ernie Beverly Wolfe. Active commissions or groups Erickson, Pam Frantum, Neal Nel- operating in the city include the son, John Kalligher. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development Citizens CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COM- Participation Committee; Charter HUMAN RIGHTS AND RE- MITTEE -- Barbara Jensen, Bud Commission, Northwest Hennepin SOURCES COMMISSION —Donna Sorenson, Ray Haroldson, Tom Human Services Advisory Commis- Stoderl, Agatha Eckman, Louis Loberg, Lois Kline, Agatha Eckman. sion; Housing Commission; Human Sullivan, Susan Larsen, Kevin Rights and Resources Commission: Smith. NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HU- MAN SERVICES ADVISORY COM- MISSION —John Casey. Brooklyn Center Charter 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Commission Has Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 CITY COUNCIL Two Openings Dean Nyquist .................... Mayor Phil Cohen .. .....................Councilman The Brooklyn Center Charter Todd Paulson ....................Councilman Commission will have positions Jerry Pedlar ...................... Councilman open for two new commissioners. Celia Scott ....................... Councilwoman Persons applying must be a resi- dent of the city and a registered 0 * 0 9 Gerald Splinter ................... City Manager voter. Anyone interested or wanting SERVICE DIRECTORY additional information should contact the City of Brooklyn Center Emergency Number (24 Hours) at 569 -3350 and leave your name, POLICE- FIRE - MEDICAL .................... 911 phone and /or address. Police (non- emergency, information) .......... 569 -3333 City Hal! Offices .. ............................ 569 -3300 Copies of the Charter Commis - (Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) sion meeting minutes and agenda are available to any interested per - Community Center......... ............. 569 - 3400 son. Please call the City Hall with your request. 4 City Expects Removal of Some 600 Diseased Trees This Year arrangements with private utility The property owner may also companies such as NSP to prevent make his own arrangements for damage to their facilities. The prop- tree removal, and is responsible erty owner can choose to be billed for arranging for debris disposal for the tree removal, or to have the and coordinating with the utility cost certified to his property taxes companies. The work must be for payment in installments. The completed in a timely manner, City will pay one -half of the cost and must be inspected and ap- of removing a boulevard tree, if proved by the City's Tree Inspec- the work is done by the City's tor. The drought of 1988 continues to contractor. take its toll on trees. The drought weakened trees and encouraged the proliferation of the beetle which How To Avoid what To Do spreads Dutch Elm disease. ! Almost 600 trees were removed In Case of Sewer Back Up in 1989 through the City's Dis- eased Tree Program, and it is ex- A sewer backup in the home can that the problem is located in your petted about that many to be re- be avoided in some instances by service line and it is your responsi- moved in 1990. About two - thirds of following a few precautionary meas- bility to have the problem corrected. the trees removed are located on ures, as suggested by the Public private property or along the boule- Utility Department. Sewer backups are frequently vard, with the rest located in City found to be caused by roots which parks. Avoid flushing of nondegradable have grown into the property's sewer materials down the sewer. service line. The Diseased Tree Program is managed by the Department of Materials which will not readily Removal of these roots often Public Works, under the direction disintegrate in water include metal, causes a chain reaction of prob- of the city engineer. The City's Tree wood, plastic, rubber, cloth, sand, lems. Once the roots are removed Inspector routinely checks each glass, heavy duty paper products, from the line, they may push out neighborhood for trees having vis- newspaper and similar products, into the main sewer where they ible symptoms of Dutch Elm dis- including sanitary napkins. again create a blockage. ease or oak wilt, and will also check trees at the request of property Disposable diapers can also cause The secondary blockage may owners. problems; therefore, it is important cause backups for the property to follow the manufacturer's dis- owner and neighboring houses Once it is determined that a posal recommendations. Regard- which are more serious than the tree is diseased, it is marked with less, the plastic outer covers do not original blockage on the service a red number, and the property belong in the sewer and will cause line. owner is then notified by letter problems. that it must be removed to help To avoid this problem with stop the spread of the disease. If a sewer backup or other drain- secondary blockages, any prop - The letter also describes the tree age problem occurs, call the City's erty owner or plumbing contrac- removal options. Public Utility Department at 569- for who removes roots from a 3390, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., sewer service line is asked to Each year, the City Council awards Monday through Friday. After contact the City's Public Utility a bid for tree removal service, and these hours or on weekends, caul Department prior to starting. the owner simply can request that the Police Department Dispatcher this contractor remove the tree. at 569 -3333. The City's crew will then coor- dinate its work to prevent the oc- The contractor will remove and A City crew will then check to see currence of a secondary backup. dispose of the tree, grind down the if the problem is located in the stump if possible or necessary and main sewer and, if so, it will be fill the resulting hole with black corrected by the crew. If the main dirt. The contractor will also make sewer is clear, you will be advised 3113131 5 1990 SPRING PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy. Brooklyn Junior High School (BJHS), 7400 Noble Ave. N. Centerbrook Golf Course, 5500 N. Lilac Dr. Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N. Fair Oaks School, 5600 - 65th Ave. N. Garden City School, 3501 - 65th Ave. N. Lions Park Shelter, 55th & Russell Ave. N. North View Jr. High School, 69th & Zane Ave. N. Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N. Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Drive Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry 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. After classes or do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. swimming, parents are invited to relax in our concession Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instruc- area before picking up their child. If you need further infor- for Vicki Syslo # 10, Lisa Dietz # 9. mation, call 569 -3400. # Day Begins Time Location 9 Tues. Mar. 20 7:15 p.m. North View SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE 10 Thurs, Mar. 22 6:15 p.m. North View A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.) AQUA EXERCISE SPECIAL You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the Busy schedule? Take a break from your hectic week and water. Please furnish your doctor's name and number when participate in this popular form of exercise. The first 10 registering. Registration Fee $9.00/12 Sessions. Classes 50 minutes will be open swimming where you do your own min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. thing, followed by 40 minutes of fun and invigorating exer- # Day Begins Time Location cises done to music. You need not be a swimmer or put your 1 Tues. Mar. 20 9:15 a.m. CC face in the water. Register for the 10 week session and save 2 Tues. Mar, 20 11:10 a.m. CC money or pay each time. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Ses- 3 Thurs. Mar. 22 10:15 a.m. CC sions or $2.00 per time. Classes 50 min. Instructor Lisa Dietz, 4 Thurs. Mar. 22 11:10 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 11 Wed. Mar. 21 8:15 p.m. North View Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; sorry we are not responsible. FITNESS AND FUN FOR 55+ For men and women 55 years and older new to exercise who want a gentle, low stress workout. Time marches on, AQUA EXERCISE - COED but if we keep our sense of humor and exercise, we can feel Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You and look better. Using music of the big band era, this class do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. will strive to improve flexibility, muscle tone and the vascular Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating experience to exercise system at a level safe and comfortable for you. Although with music. Some aerobics will also be included. Classes 50 this is a program directed toward individuals 55 years and min. Instructor Vicki Syslo #'s 6, 7, 8, Lisa Dietz # 5. older, interested individuals of variable ages may attend on CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $15.00/10 SESSIONS a space available basis. Wear loose fitting clothes and # Day Begins Time Location tennis shoes. Registration Fee $8.25/11 Sessions, Classes 50 5 Tues. Mar. 20 6:15 p,m. North View min. Instructor Bev Wilson. 6 Thurs. Mar, 22 7:15 p.m. North View # Day Begins Time Location CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $18.00/12 SESSIONS 12 Mon. Mar. 19 11:30 a.m. CC 7 Tues. Mar. 20 10:15 a.m. CC 8 Thurs, Mar. 22 9:15 a.m. CC 6 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED AEROBIC DANCE CLASS COLLEGE STUDENT AEROBIC SPECIAL - NEW All aerobic classes offer complete and effective con- By showing your current college identification card, you ditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. may register for an aerobic class on Monday, Wednesday -. Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle or Thursday night at a reduced rate of $13.50 for eleven group work and cool down stretching. sessions or $12 for ten sessions on Saturday morning. This y Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. special applies to academic, technical, vocational and All classes are COED unless noted in the class description. trade school students. See Class #'s 14, 16, 17, 24, for r Fitness experts encourage three aerobic activities per description, location and time. week. This can be a combination of classesor classes and SILVER SLIPPER DANCE GROUP walking, swimming, biking, etc. Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class LOVE TO DANCE? A little "show biz" still in your blood? If you description. are 50 years or older, join us and dance, dance, dance! We r Childcare available for morning weekday classes - See perform dance numbers to Broadway hits and nostalgic Childcare. favorites. The group welcomes new members. So dance for * * ** BONUS ale ** BONUS fun, for fitness and do a good deed too! How about it? For EACH aerobic class you register for, receive two com- Scholarship assistance and discounts for couples are avail - plimentary passes to use during the spring session. able through a donation from the Brooklyn Center Lions Club. For information call 569 -3400. Registration Fee AEROBIC PASSES $13.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev Wilson. After registering for one session of classes, participants are # Day Begins Time Location eligible to purchase pass cards. The pass cards are avail- 25 Tues. Mar. 27 4:30 p.m. CC able at the community center and are 2 for $3. The aerobic BALLROOM DANCE pass plan offers registered persons the opportunity to add Dancing is a skill that can be learned, it's fun and good additional aerobic classes to their fitness program. This is exercise too. Don't sit on the side lines and watch others ideal for participants who want to exercise more, but who enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba cannot commit to another day on a regular basis. Passes and ChaCha. Be ready for the next wedding dance or night must be used during the spring session. These passes allow out on the town! No class April 10. Registration Fee $24.00/8 you to attend the aerobic classes listed below on a drop -in Sessions /per couple. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Marvin basis. Circumstances beyond our control sometimes require Dobe. us to cancel a class; therefore it is the responsibility of the # Day Begins Time Location individual to check the current schedule before attending 26 Tues. Mar. 27 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown another class. BEGINNING TAP - NEW You won't need a top hat, yet! Come and enjoy a full -body, *BEGINNING LOW- IMPACT AEROBICS gentle to moderate workout emphasizing footwork and Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, style. No previous experience necessary. Tap shoes recom- why not this class) Easy to follow, hands -on instruction and mended. (Please do not purchase prior to first class.) low impact, too ... easy on your joints. Registration Fee Registration Fee $20.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor $16.50/11 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s Bev Wilson. # Day Begins Time Location 13, 15, Vicki Syslo # 16, Rachel Woods # 17, Deb Eldridge # 14. 27 Tues. Mar. 27 7:00 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location SELF - DEFENSE FOR WOMEN 13 Thurs. Mar. 15 10:30 a.m. CC This course is designed for women who want to learn the art 14 Thurs. Mar. 15 7:00 p.m. North View of self - defense. Emphasis will be on learning to protect 15 Mon. Mar. 19 10:30 a.m. CC yourself by using common sense and practical self- defense 16 Mon. Mar, 19 7:00 p.m. Evergreen techniques. Instruction will also be given in basic karate 17 Wed. Mar. 21 7:00 p.m. Northport punches and kicks and getting out of holds. Wear loose *INTERMEDIATE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS fitting clothing. Meet in cafeteria. Registration Fee $15.00/4 This low impact class is at a little faster pace -- fun -- chal- Sessions. Classes 1 1/2 hours. Instructor Mr. Jean Thibodeaux. lenging. Receive all the benefits of a good workout without # Day Begins Time Location 28 Mon. April 23 6:30 p.m. BCHS the jumping and jarring of regular aerobics. Registration Fee $16.50/11 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s DOG OBEDIENCE 18, 20, 22, Vicki Syslo # 21, Deb Eldridge # 19, Rachel Woods This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog # 23, is at least 6 months old. This course will teach you to work # Day Begins Time Location with your dog in order to teach him social behavior and 18 Thurs. Mar. 15 9:30 a.m. CC self - discipline. Registration Fee $22.50/8 Sessions. Classes 1 19 Thurs. Mar. 15 6:00 p.m. North View hour. Instructor Stanley & Jan Orr. 20 Mon. Mar. 19 9:30 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 21 Mon. Mar. 19 6:00 p.m. Evergreen 29 Tues. Mar. 27 6:30 p.m. Willow Lane 22 Tues. Mar. 20 6:00 p.m. CC 23 Wed. Mar. 21 6:00 p.m. Northport HOLIDAY BAZAAR SATURDAY LOW IMPACT AEROBICS The 19th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, November 3 at the beautiful new Heritage Center on Earle Brown Farm. Whether you want a break from a hectic week, or just one If you are a crafter and would like more information on how more day of exercise, you will enjoy your Saturday morning to participate, call the parks and recreation department exercising. No class April 16 & May 24. Registration Fee the first week in May. Rules and information will be mailed $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy Pfaff, to you with the registration form. Tables are distributed # Day Begins Time Location through the lottery system. Each crafter must have a valid 24 Sat. Mar. 17 9:30 a.m. North View seller's sales tax permit (unless selling only non - taxable items - clothes) to be eligible for the draw. 7 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! 55 Alive /Mature Driving is an innovative, classroom driver Most of the programs or activities offered in this brochure training program designed to help persons 55 and older have a minimum and maximum number of registrants to improve their driving skills. Developed by the American operate. Some programs fill to capacity within a few days Association of Retired Persons, the course covers the effects of the beginning of registration. In other cases, we have to of aging and medications on driving, basic driving rules, cancel activities several days before the starting date if they license renewal, local traffic hazards, adverse road condi- appear to be under enrolled. There have been several tions, energy saving, and accident prevention measures. instances where individuals have expressed interest in a The registration fee of $7 per person covers the cost of program that has already been cancelled. In either case, course materials and instruction is provided free. The instruc- it is highly advantageous to you to REGISTER EARLYII tion is provided by trained volunteer instructors. Your check THE SINGLES PLACE or money order should be made out to AARR (cash cannot The Singles Place has many social and educational oppor- be accepted). Advanced registration is required, no walk - ins the day of class. Registration accepted Immediately. This tunities planned for single adults. Two special event high - two session course should be viewed as an education lights are "Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families" with seminar which has no connection to your driving record Earnie Larsen, April 26 and "Relationships: Intimacy and and does not involve driving or testing. You will learn the Addiction" with Chris Ringer, May 8. basic accident avoidance skills while meeting insurance Classes include Shy Power; To Date or Not To Date; Merging discount requirements. Registration Fee $7.00/2 Sessions. Families; The Single Traveler; Unconditional Love and For - Classes 4 hours. Instructor Wilson /Luby # 30, Dorff /Lindquist giveness; Emotional Literacy; The Touching Subject - When # 32, Gremban # 31. Being Single; Relational Sexuality: Facts and Fallacies; # Day Begins Time Location Saying Good -bye: A Postive Approach to Ending Relation - 30 Th & F Mar. 22 9:30 a.m. Centerbrook ships; Understanding Men. A Divorce Information Seminar 31 M & T Mar. 26 5;30 p.m. Centerbrook will be held on May 17. 32 W & Th April 11 9:00 a.m. BCHS Ongoing activities are Ballroom Dance Tuesdays (7 p.m. POTTERY beginners, 8:30 p.m. advanced), Perspectives single The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and women's self- esteem /self -help support group Wednesday, hand building. The community center offers a unique op- 7 p.m., and Chrysalis uncoupling group for women portunity to practice your new skills by including in the Thursdays, 7 p.m. Three discussion groups meet regularly at registration fee clay for projects, unlimited practice time 7:30 p.m.: Young Singles, for single adults age 35 and under, and firing fees. Bring a workshirt to the first class. Please allow the first and third Wednesday of each month; Singles Quest, about $6 for purchasing of tools. Registration Fee $36.00/7 for those interested in positive thinking and growth, on the Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. second and fourth Wednesday; Single Friends, a group for # Day Begins Time Location singles wanting new friendships, Fridays. 33 Tues. Mar. 20 6:30 p.m. CC For more information or a free brochure, call 535 -1790, ext. LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES 205. The Singles Place, 4139 Regent Ave. N., Robbinsdale, Is Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at a program of District 281 Community Education and the community center or have had previous experience Facilities. and are familiar with the equipment. Lab may be used on MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP IN an unlimited basis other than class time and students may If you are interested in getting together informally with other have pieces fired in the seven week period. The lab pro- guys on a regular basis during the day, join us on Mondays gram is designed for individuals who want to work inde- at 1 p.m. We meet at Centerbrook Clubhouse, 5500 Lilac pendently. Clay may be purchased at the community Drive. Activities include cards, chess, cribbage, scrabble, or center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during the speakers on topics of particular interest to men. If you have seven weeks. No instruction, Starting week corresponds with any questions, call Kathy at 569 -3400. pottery class schedule at the community center. Registra SO YOU WANT TO BE AN OFFICIAL! tion Fee $26.00/7 Weeks for new lab students. For returning participants, please check with instructor. How do you become a high school, college or professional # Day Begins Time Location official? Is it something you want to be involved with? In this 34 TO BE ARRANGED CC two hour clinic, come and learn how to get started in MINI -500 TOURNAMENT officiating. Registration deadline, Sunday, March 25. Registration Fee $2.00/1 Session. Clinic 2 hours. Main Minimum age 18 - No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost speaker, Don Bertek, Gopher State Officials. $2.50 per person, includes coffee. Minnesota state low # Day Date Time location prohibits gambling and all players agree to abide by the 35 Mon. Mar. 26 7:00 p.m. CC rules of the tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult SOFTBALL &BASEBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC volunteers on Saturday, March 24, April 28, May 26, 12:30 3:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Any person interested in becoming a softball or baseball Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. umpire for the up coming season should attend this meet - In case of inclement weather, call 569 -3400. ing. Subjects to be covered are as follows: slow pitch, fast OUTDOOR SUMMER VOLLEYBALL pitch, and baseball umpiring, how to register with the State High School League or with MRPA, how much money you The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department will can make umpiring and everything else you want to know again be offering the popular adult summer volleyball about this profession. Registration deadline, Sunday, April 8. league program. If you are interested in forming a team and Registration Fee $2.00/1 Session. Clinic 2 hours. Main participating in our league, call 569 -3400 for more informa- speaker, Don Bertek, Gopher State Officials. tion. # Day Date Time Location 36 Mon. April 9 7:00 p.m. CC 8 Senior Adult Activities If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator at 569 -3400. SENIOR HAPPENINGS "BRIDGE FOR FUN" Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Joie other bridge players who get together for a friendly Parks and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" afternoon of bridge. We will play the first & third Thursday of tell activities going on at the clubs, in the community and each month at 1 p.m. Please note: New participants must outings offered. Call for yours today! make a reservation to attend. Call 569 -3400 for reservations and /or questions. Bridge held at Earle Brown Commons GIFT TRUNK Apartments, 6100 Summit Dr. N. This activity is open to the A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. public. Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or mem- bers of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more infor- mation call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the Gift APRIL IS BALLROOM DANCE MONTH Trunk on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Selected items are on display and are available APRIL 10 HOPKINS COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE for purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community Center PARTY - Join other dancers for a fun after - throughout the year. The Gift Trunk will be open during spring noon of good times, music and refresh registration on March 10, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ments. The dance runs from 1:15 -3:45 p.m. TRANSPORTATION and is only $2.50 per person. This is a great Mini - coaches and transit buses will provide transportation chance to pick up your heals! to city sponsored activities, grocery shopping, and major APRIL 19 SPRING FLING DANCE PARTY - Put on your shopping excursions from Brooklyn Center apartment com- dancing shoes and join the Golden Valley plexes. A donation of $1 round trip is asked; however, those Seniors at their annual Spring Fling. There unable to make a donation will not be turned away. For will be a band concert at 7:30 p.m. fol- information about the Five Cities Transportation program, lowed by dancing at 8:30 p.m. The party is call Rita DeBruyn 537 -4534 ext. 33. at Brookview Community Center in Gold - SOCIAL CLUBS en Valley. No charge, refreshment dona- Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks tion. and Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center Com- munity Center. Transportation is available through the Five TRANSPORTATION - Will be provided through the Five Cities Transportation program from Brooklyn Center apart- Cities Transportation Program. For information call ment complexes. See Transportation. Kathy at 569 -3400. Leisure Time Club - meets Wednesdays throughout the year from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Bring your lunch, beverage avail- able. MINI 500 TOURNAMENTS Brooklyn Twins Club - meets the first & third Friday of each See Adult Activities for information. month, September - June from 7 -9:30 p.m. MEN'S "OVER 50" DROP -IN 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING See Adult Activities for information. See Adult Activities for information. SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER - 6301 Shingle have already learned, experience new skills or just start right Creek Parkway. Last Wednesday of each month, 10:30 from the very beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens." Registration Fee $27.50/ 9 Lessons. Classes same a.m. Noon. days and times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents CEAP - 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10 a.m. -Noon. $13.75/ 9 Lessons. WEST FIRE STATION - 6250 Brooklyn Blvd., Monday- Friday, SWIMMING POOL 8 -10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older, at a special rate of $20 for three T A P months, or $8 for one month. Application may be made at Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and hand - the community center desk. Non - residents and resident icapped who live alone. The program has helped several seniors not interested in membership may swim at senior persons with immediate needs, in some cases emergency adult single admission rate of $1.75 per time. situations. If you are interested in the program for yourself or SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 566 -0157. We really care See Adult Activities for information. about our participants! Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department. FITNESS & FUN FOR 55+ See Adult Activities for information. SERVICES FOR SENIORS & DISABLED See Special Activities for information on chore services and meals. 9 SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS Special Activities Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years and older who enjoy getting away once a month on day or overnight trips. Trips will include tours, attending stage ADULT TENNIS LESSONS productions, horse racing and other popular events. If you Beginning and intermediate instruction for adults. Basic are interested in such outings and meeting new friends from ground stokes, serves, etiquette and volley techniques will the surrounding area, join us. Deadline dates listed are on a be taught. Classes meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Begin - space permitting basis only, Refunds given only if trip is ning #'s 37, 38. Intermediate # 39. Registration Fee $15.00/6 cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your place. Sessions. Classes 1 hour, Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community # Day Begins Time Location Center. On extended trips, refund policies are very liberal. 37 M & W April 16 6:00 p.m. BCHS Call 569 -3400. 38 T & TH May 8 6:15 p.m. Central Park Mar. 27 - AN AFTERNOON DOWNTOWN, - A special day 39 W & M May 9 7:00 p.m. BCHS has been planned for you. We will visit the TEEN TENNIS LESSONS annual Spring Flower Show in Dayton's 8th floor auditorium, and then go to Murray's for after- Instruction for students in 7th grade and up. Students will noon High Tea! Sound like fun! The cost is $12 learn basic ground strokes, serves and volley techniques. person which includes transportation, High Tea Bring your own racquet; balls are furnished. Classes meet and escort. March 19 registration deadline, twice a week for 3 weeks. In case of rain, meet at park space permitting. Call for additional informa shelter building. Registration Fee $15.00/6 Sessions. Classes tion, or check the March Senior Happenings. 1 hour. APRIL 30 - JACKIE PFLUG STORY & LUNCHEON - Jackie # Day Begins Time Location became a victim of terrorism when her flight 40 W & M May 9 6:00 p.m. BCHS from Greece to Egypt was highjacked in 1985. KID'S BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS Fifty nine passengers died during the ordeal. Beginning instruction for children in grades 3 and up. Stu - Her gripping true life survival story, has inspired dents will learn forehand, backhand, serving, court rules, thousands. Lunch and program at the club- etiquette and scoring. Bring your own racquet; balls are house of Edinburgh, Brooklyn Park, cost $15 per furnished. In case of rain, meet at park shelter building. person, includes program, lunch, tax and Registration Fee $15.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Classes gratuities. (Transportation available through meet twice a week for 3 weeks. Five Cities Transportation Program.) April 12, # Day Begins Time Location registration deadline, space permitting. 41 M & W April 16 3:30 p.m. Evergreen May 13 - GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA AT THE ORDWAY - 42 M & W April 16 4:45 p.m. Grandview This world- famous orchestra serenades you 43 T & TH May 8 5:00 p.m. Willow Lane back to the swing era of the 30's and 40's. A 44 W & M May 9 3:30 p.m. West Palmer perfect way to spend Mother's Day. Cost $20 45 W & M May 9 4:45 p.m. Kylawn per person, includes excellent main floor seat- TENNIS CLASS LOCATIONS ing, escort and transportation. April 12 registra- Evergreen Park Courts, 72nd & Bryant Ave. N. tion deadline, space permitting. Approximate Kylawn Park Courts, 61st & Kyle Ave. N. time: 1:15 -4:45 p.m. West Palmer Park Courts, 70th & Palmer Lake Drive MAY - CANTERBURY DOWNS RACE TRACK. Monthly Willow Lane Park Courts, 69th & Orchard Ave. N. trips will be planned. With the new ownership Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (located behind pending, information not available at time of the community center) printing. Call in March for information or check BCHS, Brooklyn Center High School, 65th & Humboldt the Senior Happenings. Grandview, 59th & Humboldt JUNE 26 -30 BLACK HILLS /BAD LANDS - Take a journey back PLANNING FOR FAMILY CAMPING & CANOEING in time in this exciting 5 day tour. Some high - What to take and where to go is the theme of the FREE lights include: The Black Hills Passion Play, din er and western show at Circle B Ranch. Cost program presented by the Minnesota Canoe Association, n ran per person, double occupancy. (Triple, Inc. on March 14. The Robinson Family are the presenters for quad & single available.) $50 deposit due by this informative program and will cover equipment needs, April 26. how to pack a canoe, planning for children and what rivers Space does not allow complete details of these trips. If you are good for The family trip. There will also be time for are interested, and would like more information sent to you, questions. This is a free event, mark your calendar and join pelase call 569 -3400. us for an interesting evening. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle TAX -AIDE Creek Parkway. Volunteers will help low income seniors with their 1989 tax DISCOVER ... PALMER LAKE NATURE AREA returns. Bring your last income tax return and 1989 tax materials including renter's or property tax refund. For rent Visit the Palmer Lake Nature Area located just east of 69th or property tax credit you need to know total Social Security and Xerxes. Consisting of more than 200 acres, the nature received in 1989. This will be on a SSA or RR 1099. No area has both paved and wood chip trails, observation B appointments, firs. come basis, through April 16the Brook- areas and ponds. The unique, natural characteristics pro - dale Area Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Mon. & vide r habitat for many types of plant, animal and aquatic Thurs. 9 a.m. -Noon. Help will also be done at CEAP, 7231 life forms. Brooklyn Blvd., by appointment only. Call 566 -9600 for your SCOREKEEPERS WANTED appointment, through April 10. The TAX -AIDE program is Scorekeepers needed for adult softball leagues which play offered at other locations, call the IRS. This federally spon- week nights and weekends. For more information, call Joe sored program is provided by AARP, NRTA & RSVP. There is at 569 -3400. NO charge. 10 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED GIRL'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HARMONETTES There will be a 7 -9th grade girl's slow pitch league again this The Harmonettes is a choir made up of post high school age summer. Teams from Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale and women who enjoy music. Performances are given Brooklyn Park play in the league. throughout the metro area with an annual spring finale There will be a 10 -12th grade girl's slow pitch league with show. The show is developed each year with new songs, teams from Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, Plymouth, Brook- costumes and choreographed dances accompanied by a lyn Park, Minnetonka and Fridley. four piece band. There is a nominal registration fee. The group is co- sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Grades are as of May 1, 1990. The deadline for sign up for Parks and Recreation Departments. For more information both leagues is May 1, The registration fee of $27.00 per call 569 -3400. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7:30 p.m. at Brook- player includes a shirt. lyn Junior High School. New members are welcome. Direc- BOY'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE for Colleen Devine. An organized, recreational boy's slow pitch softball league will be offered this summer in cooperation with other SPRING MUSIC SHOW - MAY 19 Northwest suburban park & recreation departments. Form It's A Grand Night For Singing, the music of Rodgers, Hart your own team or call 569 -3400, to be placed on a team. and Hammerstein II is the theme for the annual spring show Practice begins in early June. The registration fee is $20.00 featuring the Brooklyn Community Harmonettes and Brook - per person which includes a shirt. Register by May 15. lyn Community Children's Chorus. The show will be held on Division 1: Boys, ages 13 -15 as of August 1, 1990 Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Park Division 2: Boys, ages 16 -18 as of August 1, 1990 Center High School. Tickets will be on sale at the community YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION center beginning April 1 or can be purchased from the Harmonettes and children's chorus members. Admission is Little League and Babe Ruth registration will be held Satur- $4 for adults and $3 for children under 12 and senior adults day, March 10 & 17, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at the community center. (62 and over). For further information, call American Little League - Les Thurs, 561 -5853. National Little League - Tom Shinnick, 560- BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND 0273 and Babe Ruth - Mike Strietz, 535 -4918. COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is The gallery located in the Brooklyn Center Community Cen- open to all post high school age men and women. Practice ter is avialoble for photography or mixed media shows at is Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New members are various times throughout the year. There is no charge for the welcome. For more information call the parks and recrea- exhibit space. Contact Kathy Flesher at 569 -3400 for further tion department at 569 -3400. Director Paul Schierenbeck. information. Gallery Show BROADWAY DROP -IN ADULT STUDENT PAINTERS - April The Broadway Drop -In Center, is part of the Northwest Hen - Students from Jeanne Dauphine's District 279 Adult nepin Community support program. It is a social recreation Education class will show their work. program for adults in Northwest Hennepin who have ex- HENNEPIN ARTISTS SPRING SHOW - May perienced mental health difficulties. The drop -in center of- fers a variety of activities ranging from aerobics, table games, athletics, socialization, art, individual living skills and SUMMER REGISTRATION • • • community outings. Most activities offered are at little or no _• • • • • _ an programs begins cost to the participant. If you would like more information Saturday, calendar. b _ on the program please contact Mary at 535 -6069. A Galen- • • - • out • - hour prior to starting time, lower dar of events is available upon request. Swim Only begins • • Recreation & Swim - begins I p.m, FRIENDLY VISITOR VOLUNTEERS WANTED Senior Community Services is an agency serving senior RADIO CONTROLLED PLANE -OPEN HOUSE citizens in several suburban communities. We are currently seeking volunteers to visit older adults in the Brooklyn Center On Friday, April 13, the public is cordially invited to join the area. These older adults are homebound who are lonely, fun at 7:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. depressed, or isolated. Some of them are experiencing loss Grassfield R/C members are pleased to answer any ques- or change in their lives which can be very difficult to handle tions concerning the planes, radio control or any aspect of alone. Many times no one is even aware of the fact that the hobby. Come and see this exciting hobby! Refresh- they are in need of help. If you are willing to offer your help ments will be served. For additional information about the to this program in your community, please call Bonnie Webb club call Dave, 533 -1392 or Phil, 571 -9627. at Senior Community Services at 933 -9311. BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB The Brooklyn Center Women's Club meets at 1 p.m. the SERVICES TO SENIORS & DISABLED second Tues. of every month through May in Constitution The Community Emergency Assistance Program (C.E.A.R), Hall of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Membership offers chore services and home delivered meals to those is open to any woman over the age of 21. Yearly dues are eligible, over 60 years of age, and disabled persons of any $5. The purpose of the club is to promote social, cultural and age, living in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center and south to civic activities for area women. A variety of programs are 44th Avenue for our Chore Program and 49th Avenue No. in presented each month, followed by refreshments and a Minneapolis for our meals program. Volunteers are always social time. Questions about the club should be referred to needed for the Meals At Your Door Program, grocery shop - 566 -1947. pers and many other positions with the agency. Contact Terry or Lois at 566 -9600. 11 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADAPTED RECREATION Bowling League - Join in on our league every Saturday The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort morning. For adults 18 years and older with developmental of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, disabilities, who want to improve their techniques, show off Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Rob- their skills, meet new friends and just have fun. Starts March binsdole, and West Hennepin Community Center. Par- 31 - June 9, 10 a.m. - Noon at Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, ticipants must pre- register. Crystal. No program April 14 and May 26. $15 league fee, West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving also $2 for each Saturday bowled. individuals with developmental disabilities and their Saturday Sunshine Kids - A social /recreation program families in the West and Northwest Hennepin area. Ser- designed for children 5 -12 years old. Activities include: vices include information and referral, advocacy, and arts /crafts, cooking, music and sports. Sunshine Kids will counseling. Programs include social /recreational clubs meet at Zanewood Community Center, 7200 Zane and education programs. An integration specialist is on Avenue N., March 31 - June 9. No program April 14 & May staff to assist parents, professionals and individuals who are 26. Advanced registration fee, $30. interested in participating in "non-adapted" parks and recreation programs. Call 933 -9105 for information and Teen Bowling League - Meet new friends at our popular registering procedures. bowling league on Tuesday afternoons, 4 -6 p.m., April 3 - Adult Basketball - Would you like to play Basketball while May 29. For teens ages 12 -17 years old with developmental having fun with friends? This program will focus on learning disabilities. Teen Bowling meets at Doyles, 5000 W. Broad - rules, regulations, skills and playing in a fun non - competi- `Nay, Crystal. The league fee is $17 plus $2 for each Tuesday Live atmosphere. The program is open to adults of all bowled. abilities. Basketball meets Fridays, April 6 - June 8, 6:30 -8:30 Beginning low Impact Aerobics - This adult class has p.m. at Cedar Island School, 6777 Hemlock Lane in Maple limited registration openings, so if you are interested, in Grove, No program April 13 and May 25. The advanced more information, call Barb at 933 -9105. registration fee is $15 for eight weeks. Friday Night Social - A social recreational group for adults Volunteers -There are opportunities for individuals who are with developmental disabilities. The group meets every interested in volunteering a one-to-one basis with in- Friday for a variety of activities: movies, field trips, plays, dividuals who are currentlly y being integrated into com- speakers, and community experiences at Northport munity park and recreation programs. If you are interested School in Brooklyn Center, March experiences June 8, 7 9 p.m. No in providing support, encouragement and /or skills training program April 13 & May 25. The fee is $20. to participants, contact Barb Kempf at 933-9105 for more information. Teen Action - This exciting social and recreation program is for teens 13 -17 years old with mild developmental dis- Part -Time Recreation Jobs - Recreation leaders are abilities. The group will focus on improving their leisure skills needed to assist with Northwest and West Area Adaptive through field trips and community experiences. Teen Ac- Recreation programs. We have job openings in children, tion meets every two and three weeks at various locations. teen and adult social /recreation programs. The programs Teens must be able to work in a ratio of 1 staff to 8 meet afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. If you're inter - participants. The club fee is $10 plus any cost for field trips ested in working with individuals with developmental dis- and food. Call Elyse for your schedule of events. If you like abilities, call 933 -9105. to go to movies, dances, and out for pizza, then join us!! ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK EARLE BROWN DAYS - JUNE 15 -24 Entertainment In The Park will begin its fifth exciting season Join in the fun at the eighth annual Earle Brown Days festival. on June 12. Mark your calendar now! Details will be avail- This year's festival will be dedicated to Celebrate Minnesota able in the summer brochure. 1990, a yearlong, statewide celebration. Earle Brown Days June 12 Reuben Ristrom's Jazz Ensemble will be bigger and better; don't miss the excitement! Watch June 19 The Rockin' Hollywoods for a detailed schedule in the summer newsletter. June 26 47th Division Minnesota National Guard Band June 15 -17 Dudley Budweiser Classic Softball Tournament July 3 Steve Wright Music Endeavor June 19 Rockin' Hollywoods Concert July 10 Middle Creek Spunk Boys June 20 Ice Cream Social & Entertainment July 17 Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery Carnival July 24 Brooklyn Center Puppet Playhouse June 21 Parade, Carnival Bob The Beachcomber and His Friends June 22 Street Dance July 31 Beacon Hill Brass Tennis Tournament August 7 the original Del Counts Carnival, Antique Show August 14 Bear Creek Band June 23 Golf Tournament, August 21 The Emperors Of Jazz l OK and 5K Run August 28 Limited Warranty Craft Show BROOKDALE - HENNEPIN AREA LIBRARY Kid's Fishing Contest 6325 Shingle Creek Parkway, 566 -2034 Antique Show, Bingo Tennis & Softball Tournaments The library has an Apple II GS computer with an Imagewriter Carnival II dot matrix printer. Also available, PC Transporter that June 24 Junior Royalty Coronation allows patrons to use IBM - compatible software on the Carnival, Turtle Races Apple II GS. There is no charge. The computer may be Barbecue reserved up to three days in advance, for one hour. The Tennis & Softball Tournaments library also has software for the Apple, Macintosh, IBM and Craft Show Commodore computers. Call the reserve desk, 566 -2034, for The Flyers Concert more information. Decades Concert Fireworks 12 CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE 9 Hole Par 3 5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 561 -3239 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 1990 GOLF LEAGUES GOLF LESSONS MEN'S LEAGUE Centerbrook Golf Course offers a wide range of lessons throughout the entire year. Lessons are designed for all Who: All men 18 years of age and older, abilities, beginner to experienced. Below is a list of golf What: Organized golf play using MGA handicap system activities for March - May. For additional information call and special weekly events, prizes and seasonal Centerbrook at 561 -3239. Registration begins March 10, 10 trophies. a.m. -4 p.m. at Centerbrook Clubhouse. When: Tee times beginning at 3:30 p.m., Thursdays for 14 weeks, May 3 - August 2. Fee: $12,00 plus weekly green fees. BASIC FUNDAMENTAL GOLF LESSONS MORNING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Swing into spring with easy and fun golf lessons. The one hour Who: All women 18 years and older. class meets Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special Thursdays. One free round of golf included. Limited to 6 weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies, golfers, minimum of 4 per class. Bring a 9 iron or wedge to When: Tee times beginning at 7 a.m., Thursdays for 14 the first class. Registration Fee $30.00/5 Sessions. weeks, May 3 - August 2. Day Begins Times Fee: $12 plus weekly green fees. Mon. Mar. 19 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Tues. Mar. 20 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. EVENING WOMEN'S LEAGUE Wed. April 4 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Thurs. April 5 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. Who: All women 18 years and older. Mon. April 30 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special Tues. May 1 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies. When: Tee times beginning at 4 p.m., Mondays for 14 weeks, April 30 - August 6. (Memorial Day, "BEYOND THE BASICS" GOLF LESSONS May 28 off) Fee: $12 plus weekly green fees. Prerequisite "Basic Fundamentals of Golf". Thisclasswill focus on fine tuning the primary techniques the golfer already has SENIOR LEAGUE learned in the previous session. The emphasis is on mid - Who: Men or women 60 years of age and older. dle /long irons and woods. Classes will be formed as re- quested. Each class is limited to six golfers, minimum of 4. What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special One free round of golf is included. When registering use weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies. schedule above. Registration $30.00/5 Sessions. When: Tee times starting at 7 a.m., Tuesdays for 20 weeks, May 1 - September 11. Fee: $10 plus weekly green fees. MINI GOLF RANGE YOUTH LEAGUE During the spring don't let bad weather stop your golf swing cold! Centerbrook Golf Course has a mini golf range (large Who: Girls and boys 8 -17 years of age. net) available for anyone interested in keeping their swing What: Organized golf play using handicaps with special in shape. Bring your own clubs, golf balls furnished. Cost: weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies. $2,25 per 1/2 hour. Reservations on the first come basis. When: Tee times at Noon, Wednesdays for 10 weeks, Check in at the clubhouse. The mini range is located in Lions June 13 - August 15. Park, (next to Centerbrook), 55 & Russell N. Fee: $6 plus weekly green fees. COUPLES LEAGUE Mini Range Hours: Mon. Closed Tues. -Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Who: Couples Sat. -Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. What: Organized golf play using handicaps and special Evening hours by appointment, 561 -3239. weekly events, prizes and seasonal trophies. Summer hours beginning April 1. When: Tee times at 4:30 p.m., Fridays for 10 weeks, May 4 - August 3. Fee: $24 plus weekly green fees. SPRING TUNE -UP SPECIAL Tune -up your swing for your early spring golf game. Lessons LEAGUE REGISTRATION BEGINS SATURDAY, MARCH 24, will focus on swing, power, club control, weight shift, etc. 10 A.M. AT CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE. Instruction will be given on an individual or group basis and *One person may sign up for the entire foursome times will be set up individually with the instructor. with the appropriate league entry fees.* # Of Golfers Length of Lesson Fee (MUST HAVE FULL NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH) 1 1 Hour $30.00 2 1 Hour $40.00 *The league entry fee must be paid 3 1 Hour $50.00 at the time of registration* 4 1 Hour $60.00 (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS) 13 Children's Activities TEENY TUMBLERS - NEW GIRL'S ADVANCED TUMBLING Teeny Tumblers is a new program for children ages 3 -5 and Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. Girls will is designed to teach the skills to improve coordination, have the opportunity to learn handsprings, one - handed flexibility, strength, and body control. Children will have the and dive cartwheels. Grades 1 and up. Registration Fee opportunity to learn the forward roll, backward roll, seal $13.50/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. walk, camel walk and cartwheel. Class ratio 8 students /in- # Day Begins Time Location structor. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 45 58 Thurs. Mar. 29 4:05 p.m. Earle Brown minutes. # Day Begins Time Location BOYS TUMBLING 46 Wed. Mar. 21 5:15 p.m. Palmer Lake A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an opportunriy to learn basic skills such as rolls, WIGGLES & GIGGLES headstands, etc. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $13.50/8 A popular physical activity program for parent & child ages Sessions. Classes 45 min. 3 -5. Some exercise, a little dancing, stunts, tricks, and most # Day Begins Time Location of all wiggling and giggling and lots of fun for everyone. 59 Wed. Mar. 21 4:20 p.m. Palmer Lake Registration Fee $10.00/6 Sessions. Class 45 min. Instructor BEGINNING BATON Cindy Severtson. # Day Begins Time Location Participants will be taught the fundamentals of baton twirl - 47 Wed. April 18 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake ing. Skills such as holding the baton, wrist twirls, figure eights, two - handed spins, basic throws and beginning marching GYMSTERS I will be included. (Participants will have the opportunity to Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's march in the Earle Brown Days Parade, June 21.) There will motor skills and coordination. Class activities include tum- be 45 minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes of prac- bling and introduction to the balance beam and bars. For tice, For students with little or no baton instruction. For boys and girls ages 3 1/2 - 5 (children must be 3 1/2 by April grades 1 -6. Balanced baton may be purchased for $5 from 1, 1990) Class ratio 8 students/ instructor. Classes 45 min. instructor. Please indicate so when registering. Registration Instructor Maureen Maloney # 50. Fee $15.25/9 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Mary Engel - CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $15.00/8 WEEKS meyer. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time location 48 Thurs. Mar. 22 6:20 p.m. North View 60 Mon. April 2 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane 49 Thurs. Mar. 22 7:10 p.m. North View DANCE PROGRAM CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $11.50/6 WEEKS 50 Sat. Mar. 24 9:15 a.m. North View The classes continue from winter session. Children will have GYMSTERS II an opportunity to participate in a spring demonstration. No new students accepted. New classes including Tiny Tot Tap Gymsters II is a continuation of Gymsters I. Children will learn and Ballet, Creative Dance and Jazz and others may be more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tum- offered this summer. bling and bars. For preschool children 4 and up who have SELF - DEFENSE FOR KIDS taken Gymsters I class. Class ratio 8 students/ instructor. Registration Fee $11.50/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor This course is designed for children who want to learn the Maureen Maloney, art of self defense. Instruction will be given in basic karate # Day Begins Time Location punches and kicks and getting out of holds. Wear loose 51 Sat, Mar. 24 10:05 a.m. North View fitting clothing. For grades 3 -6. Registration Fee $7.00/3 Ses- sions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Mr. Jean Thibodeaux. GIRL'S BEGINNING TUMBLING # Day Begins Time Location A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students 61 Mon. Mar. 26 6:30 p.m. BCHS will have an opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, PETER PAN cartwheels, walkovers and headstands. Girls new to our program must register for this class before taking the more Disney's animated classic Peter Pan is coming to Brooklyn advanced class. For grades K -6. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Center. Join us at the community center for a movie and Maureen Maloney #'s 54. swim on Thursday, April 12. The movie will be shown at 12:30 CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK $13.50/8 WEEKS and 2:45 p.m. After the movie stay for a swim. Admission fee # Day Begins Time Location is $1.75 all ages, includes movie and swim. Memberships do 52 Wed, Mar. 21 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake not apply. Birthday parties and youth groups are welcome. 53 Thurs. Mar. 29 3:00 p.m. Earle Brown Refreshments will be sold. If your group is larger than 20, call CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK $10.25/6 WEEKS Steve at 569 -3400 to make a reservation. 54 Sat. Mar. 24 11:00 a.m. North View KID'S KITE MAKING CLASS GIRL'S BEGINNING APPARATUS It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a kite you make yourself. Kids Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to of all ages are invited to the Palmer Lake Nature Area on register for this class. Skills, such as mounts, turns and stunts, Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. Parents are invited too. (children will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the under eight must be accompanied by an adult.) Deadline balance beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. For to register is May 8, space permitting. Rain date May 20. grades 1 and up. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Maureen Registration Fee $2.50/1 Session. Instructor Jean Bergerson, Maloney # 57. Naturalist. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $13.50/8 WEEKS # Day Date Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 62 Sat. May 19 1:00 p.m. Palmer Lake 56 Wed. Mar. 21 6:30 p.m. BCHS Nature Area CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $10.25/6 WEEKS 57 Sat. Mar. 24 12:05 a.m. North View 14 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US The after school program enables students to explore fields Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the community outside the regular school curriculum and will be held im- center on your birthday and with one paid admission or mediately after school. These programs are designed to more (friend, family, etc.), you get in free. For small groups, acquaint elementary students with a new skill, or to enjoy a call ahead and we'll arrange a room for you to have your new activity. Although these programs are scheduled at birthday cake. A great way to get into the swim of things on specific schools, you can register for classes outside your your birthday. For more information call 569 -3400. home school. However, school district policies will not allow SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN children to leave school early to participate in an after school class. The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department will R If you would like to see a class offered or would like to bean offer a variety of summer activities. Offerings include gym- nastic camp, tennis lessons, day camps, drop -in- centers, instructor for a class, please contact the parks and recrea- arts & crafts, soccer, softball, pom pom girls and more. tion department (569 -3400) or your elementary school build- Special events will also be offered. Don't miss the summer ing coordinator. fun. Program brochure and school flyers will be distributed Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 the beginning of May or call 569 -3400. John Glauvitz Garden City 561 -9768 MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! - NEW Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930 Doug Anderson Fair Oaks 533 -2246 There'll be music in the air, as we strike up the band in this Linda Anderson Earle Brown 561 -4480 very special class. Take note, N. there will be instruments, Arvid Lauen Orchard Lane 533 -1645 songs and a musical craft all coming your way. For pre - Ken Gulb Willow Lane 561 -9272 kindergarten ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old. Registration Fee $4.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Angie Schiebel. CROCHETING FOR KIDS # Day Date Time Location Beginning crochet instruction for grades 4 -6. Third graders 69 Wed. Mar. 28 9:00 a.m. CC accepted with consent of instructor. Bring a G or H metal 70 Wed. Mar. 28 Noon CC crochet hook and practice yarn to the first class. Registra- SPACE CADETS - NEW Lion Fee $8.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Esther Hyland. Is the moon made of Blue Cheese? Are there martions on # Day Begins Time Location Mars? Is there really a Man in the Moon? Climb aboard our 63 Tues. Mar. 27 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown space ship and learn the answers to these questions and 64 Wed. Mar. 28 3:20 p.m. Evergreen many more. For our of this world fun, blast off with us! For 65 Thurs. Mar. 29 3:15 p.m. Garden City pre- kindergarten ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old. Registration Fee $4.0011 Session. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Angie Schiebel. SPORTS HOUR # Day Date Time Location Learn the fundamentals of floor hockey, basketball and 71 Mon. April 2 12:30 p.m. CC other low organized games. For grades 1 -4. Registration Fee 72 Mon, April 16 12:30 p.m. CC $6.50/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Cindy Severtson. SESAME STREET FRIENDS - NEW # Day Begins Time Location 66 Wed. Mar. 28 3:20 p.m. Evergreen Join the fun as we visit with Kermit, Big Bird and all your 67 Thurs. April 5 3:15 p.m. Garden City favorite Sesame Street friends. Lots of loughts and crafts will be coming your way. Cookie Monster will even share his INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE "favorite" cookie recipe with us! For pre- kindergarten ages Students in grades 1 -3 will learn about the world of deaf 3 1/2 - 5 years old. Registration Fee $4.0011 Session. Class 2 people and the fascinating language of American Signing. hours. Instructor Angie Schiebel. They will learn the alphabet and beginning signs, and will # Day Date Time Location get lots of practice by storytelling, games, and singing 73 Mon. May 7 12:30 p.m. CC songs. Parents are invited to attend anytime. There will be a 74 Mon. May 14 12:30 p.m. CC short demonstration the last day. Registration Fee $7.00/6 MAKINGS FOR MOM - NEW Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Gail Graiewski- Moore. # Day Begins Time Location Boys and girls! Come and join us as we create beautiful 68 Mon. April 2 Time p.m. Palmer Lake cards and gifts to give your mom on Mother's Day. We'll even make something for her sweet tooth. For pre- kinder- VACATION DAY CAMP garten ages 3 1/2 - 5 years. Registration Fee $4.25/1 Session. Do you work? Are you wondering what to do with the kids Class 2 hours. Instructor Angie Schiebel. during spring vacation? We've got the perfect solution. # Day Date Time Location (Call Sue at 569 -3400 for space availability.) 75 Wed. May 9 9:00 a.m. CC Extended Recreation Programming 76 Wed. May 9 Noon CC During the week of spring vacation (April 9 -13) we'll run an COOKIE CREATORS - NEW extended recreation program for children in grades K -6 If you like making cookies, you'll love this class. First we'll from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Activities will include swimming, tours, make, then we'll bake and then we're going to decorate programs at library, games, open gym, crafts and one and paint lots of fun Easter cookies. We'll sample our lunch. Parents will receive a schedule of daily activities prior goodies and take some home too. Bring a small shoe box to the week. Students must provide their own lunch (except and apron. For grades 1 -4. Registration Fee $4.0011 Session. for the day we eat out). For more information, call 561 -5448. Class 1 1/2 hours. Instructor Agnes Hennen. This always fills up fast, so parents are encouraged to sign # Day Date Time Location up early, Registration Fee $52/5 days. No refunds given after 77 Sat. April 7 Noon CC March 28. # Day Begins Time Location 55 M -F April 9 7:00 a.m. CC REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY 15 CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED KINDER - BAKERS - NEW T -BALL AND MORE - NEW Baking cookies is great fun and this class will provide hands- For boys and girls going into kindergarten and first grade. on experience for our "kinder- bakers ". There will be lots of This new program is designed to introduce children to the measuring, mixing, rolling & decorating to do! Bring a small basic softball skills. Children will also work on fundamentals box to bring a few of the creations home. Registration Fee and good sportsmanship while playing sports related $4.0011 Session. Class 1 1/2 hours. Instructor Agnes Hennen. relays, soccer, and kickball. The program meets twice a # Day Date Time Location week at various parks in Brooklyn Center, beginning in 78 Sat. April 7 10:00 a.m. CC June. IT'S MAGIC - NEW "KIDS" INTRO TO SOFTBALL This class will leave you "spellbound" as we explore the world For boys and girls going into first through third grade. "Kids" of magic. Kindergarten boys and girls will learn more tricks Intro is an instructional program designed for children to than you can wave a hand at! Registration Fee $4.0011 have FUN while LEARNING good sportsmanship, team Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Angie Schiebel, work and the fundamentals of softball. Most children enroll # Day Date Time Location in "Kids" Intro to Softball for at least two seasons. The pro - 79 Wed. April 25 9:00 a.m. CC gram meets twice a week for one hour at various parks in 80 Wed. April 25 Noon CC Brooklyn Center. KINDER -CHEFS - NEW JUNIOR SOFTBALL Kindergarten children are invited to concoct and create For youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1990. This option is for exciting and maginificent morsels! All guaranteed to tickle players with less softball experience who are looking for a your taste buds! Don't forget a box to carry home your program with emphasis on mastering the skills of throwing, delicacies. Registration Fee $4.25/1 Session. Class 2 hours. hitting and fielding. The majority of the time will be spent Instructor Angie Schiebel. playing softball games ending with league games. The # Day Date Time Location program will begin practice two days a week in June and 81 Wed. May 23 9:00 a.m. CC run for five weeks. 82 Wed. May 23 Noon CC YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUE PARENTS & CHILD SERIES For youth in grades 4 -6 as of fall 1990 and for players in 3rd The following programs are designed for parents and their grade who have previously participated in "Kids" Introduc- t children 2 ion to Softball for a minimum of two years. This league is spend creative time together. The series is for children 2 1/2 - 3 years old. (Children must be 2 1/2 years for more experienced players who have mastered the basic skills throwing and hitting. The instructional portion will old by March 1, 1990.) The activities are teacher directed, cover advanced softball techniques such as pitching, attendance by parent /guardian is required. No siblings sliding and team strategy. The majority of the time will be please. The instructor Mrs. Novotny Is a certified teacher. spent playing softball games ending with league games. LITTLE BIT O'LUCK - NEW No tryouts, everyone will play, The league will begin prac- Come and join us as we venture off to find the pot of gold tice two days a week in June and run for five weeks. at the end of the rainbow. A game, crafts and special JR. HIGH FASTPITCH SOFTBALL leprechaun snack are all part of our adventure! (Childcare This program is designed to give players the opportunity to available for siblings six month and older for .75 cents.) learn and practice the skills of fastpitch softball. Skills to be Registration Fee $2,50/1 Session. Class 1 hour. covered including bunting, hitting base running, sliding, # Day Date Time Location throwing mechanics and defensive skills. The program 83 Fri. Mar. 16 10:00 a.m. CC begins the week of June 18 and runs for five weeks. Players WINNIE THE POOH - NEW meet two hours a day, twice a week. Boys and girls are invited to enter the wonderful world of REGISTRATION INFORMATION INCLUDING FEE, STARTING Winnie The Pooh and his friends. We will hear a story about DATES, AND TIMES WILL BE IN THE SUMMER BROCHURE WITH Pooh, the honey loving bear, sing some songs, and add a REGISTRATION BEGINNING MAY 19. finishing touch by making a honey pot with special treat inside. Registration Fee $3.50/1 Session. Class 1 hour, # Day Date Time location BROOKLYN CENTER SUMMER SOCCER 84 Mon. April 23 1:00 P.M. CC Get a kick out of soccer this summer in a program everyone GIFT MAKING FOR MOM -NEW can enjoy. This league is for beginning and intermediate players and emphasis will be on participation and enjoy - Hey Dadsl Here's an opportunity to spend some special ment of the game. Basic skills will be taught and stressed. time with your child. Children will make a memorable gift League play will begin in mid -June and run through early and card for mom with your guidance. August. MOSTGAMES ARE PLAYED ATTHE SOCCER COMPLEX # Day Date Time Location AT 69th and DUPONT. Volunteers are needed approximately 85 Sat. May 12 10:30 a.m. CC three hours a week for coaching. Referees with game ex- perience are also needed and will be paid. Interested "KIDS" - INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER coaches and referees, call Dave, 420 -6393. Registration Fee For boys and girls going into kindergarten through third $24.00 includes soccer shirt. grade. This instructional program is designed for children to ALL STUDENTS GOING INTO: have FUN while learning the fundamentals of soccer. Some 3rd -4th Grade Beginners interpark scrimmages will be played. The program meets 5th -6th Grade Intermediate twice a week for one hour at various parks in Brooklyn 7th -8th -9th Grade Juniors Center. Information Including fee, will be in summer 10th -11th -12th Grade High School brochure. 18 or older Adult Coed Club REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY 16 Swim Activities Registration for Swim Activities begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 1990. All other class registrations begin at 1 p.m. Numbers will be given out one hour before registration. WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIMMING LESSONS, PLEASE GIVE US THE NUMBER OF THE CLASS. PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS ADULT SWIM LESSONS Water Adjustment and Beginning Swim Lessons for children Beginner through Swimmer level swim instruction for adult 2 and 3. One parent must accompany the child in the water, and high school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim preferably the some parent each time. Registration Fee or brush up on your strokes. Registration Fee $27.50/9 Les - $19.00/9 Lessons. Classes 30 min. sons. Classes 40 min. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 9 WEEKS CLASSES ONCE A WEEK # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 86 Sat. Mar. 24 10:05 a.m. CC 121 Tues. Mar. 27 7:45 p.m. CC 87 Sat. Mar. 24 10:40 a.m. CC 122 Thurs. Mar. 29 7:45 p.m. CC 88 Mon. Mar. 26 6:00 p.m. North View DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK 89 Tues. Mar. 27 6:00 p.m. CC 123 M & W Mar. 26 10:40 a.m. CC 90 Tues. Mar. 27 6:35 p.m. CC 124 W & M April 25 10:40 a.m. CC 91 Wed. Mar. 28 6:00 p.m. North View ADULT SUPER CHICKEN 92 Thurs. Mar. 29 6:00 p.m. CC 93 Thurs. Mar. 29 6:35 p.m. CC For those persons, high school age and up who have a real DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK fear of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear 94 M & W Mar. 26 9:30 a.m. CC and enjoy the sport. Registration Fee $27.50/9 Lessons. Clas- PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS ses same days and times as adult lessons. American Red Cross Swimming Instruction, Beginner ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS through Swimmer. Classes have an average ratio of 5 stu- Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are dents/ instructor. Preschool swim lessonsfor 4 and 5 year olds. physically and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a Children swim lessons for 6 years and older. Parents do not ratio of one student to one instructor. Registration Fee accompany child in water. Registration Fee $19.00/9 Les- $19.00/9 Lessons. Classes 30 min. sons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 9 WEEKS 125 Sat. Mar. 24 9:30 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 126 Tues. Mar. 27 7:45 p.m. CC 95 Sat. Mar. 24 9:30 a.m. CC 127 Thurs. Mar. 29 7:45 p.m. CC 96 Sat, Mar. 24 10:05 a.m. CC DIVING 97 Sat. Mar. 24 10:40 a.m. CC Beginning lessons on the one and three meter diving board 98 Sat. Mar. 24 11:15 a.m. CC for children who are Advanced Beginner or better swim - 99 Mon. Mar. 26 6:00 p.m. North View 100 Mon. Mar. 26 6:35 p.m. North View mers. Registration Fee $21.00/9 Lessons. Classes 30 min. # Day Begins Time Location 101 Mon. Mar. 26 7:10 p.m. North View 128 Tues. Mar. 27 7:45 p.m. CC 102 Mon. Mar. 26 7:45 p.m. North View 129 Thurs. Mar. 29 7:45 p.m. CC 103 Tues. Mar. 27 6:00 p.m. CC 104 Tues. Mar. 27 6:35 p.m. CC BASIC WATER SAFETY 105 Tues. Mar. 27 7:10 p.m. CC A Red Cross course to provide individuals and families with 106 Tues. Mar. 27 7:45 p.m. CC general water safety information, to create an awareness 107 Wed. Mar. 28 6:00 p.m. North View of causes and prevention of water accidents, to develop a 108 Wed. Mar. 28 6:35 p.m. North View desire to be safe and to encourage healthy and safe water 109 Wed. Mar. 28 7:10 p.m. North View recreation. This course focuses on personal and community 110 Wed. Mar. 28 7:45 p.m. North View water safety and may be taken by anyone, regardless of 111 Thurs. Mar. 29 6:00 p.m. CC swimming ability. All classes must be attended and absen- 112 Thurs. Mar, 29 6:35 p.m. CC ces will not be made up. Registration Fee $25.00/9 Lessons. 113 Thurs. Mar. 29 7:10 p.m. CC Classes 1 hour, 10 min. 114 Thurs. Mar. 29 7:45 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK 130 Sat. Mar. 24 10:40 a.m. CC 115 M & W Mar. 26 9:30 a.m. CC 116 M & W Mar. 26 10:05 a.m. CC LIFEGUARD TRAINING 117 M & W Mar. 26 10:40 a.m. CC A Red Cross course to provide the necessary minimum skills 118 W & M April 25 9:30 a.m. CC for a person to qualify to serve as a nonsurf lifeguard. 119 W & M April 25 10:05 a.m. CC Participants must be 15 years of age before the first class, 120 W & M April 25 10:40 a.m. CC swim 500 yards continuously using each of the following SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS strokes for at least 50 yards: crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke, recover a ten pound diving brick American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages from nine feet of water, swim under water 15 yards, and 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you tread water one minute. The Red Cross Standard First Aid have already learned, experience new skills or just start right course is an included part of this program, Wed. and Thurs., from the very beginning. We also have room for "Super May 2 & 3, from 6-10 p.m. All classes must be attended and Chickens ". Registration Fee $27.50/9 Lessons. Classes same absences will not be made up. Registration Fee $75.00/7 days and times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents Sessions. Classes 4 hours. $13.75/9 Lessons. # Day Begins Time location 131 Mon. April 2 6:00 p.m. North View 17 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED NOTICE CPR - NEW The parks and recreation department does not provide What would you do if a member of your family or co- worker accident insurance for participants in any of its programs. stopped breathing, started choking, or had a possible heart Participants assume all inherent risk of injury from their attack? Learn how to handle these emergencies on adults, involvement in programs or activities outlined in this children, and infants in this American Red Cross Community brochure. CPR Course. Registration Fee $25.00/2 Sessions. Includes SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING -NEW instruction and all materials. Classes 4 hours. # Day Dates Time Location Do you like dancing? Are you an advanced beginner swim- 134 W & TH Apr. 18 & 19 6:00 p.m. CC mer or better? Combine the two in beginning synchronized swimming! Students will learn basic stunts and formations in OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE the water and develop routines. Registration Fee $20.00/9 This class is designed for adults interested in underwater Lessons. Classes 30 min. diving and who are comfortable in water. Each person must # Day Begins Time Location provide his own mask, fins and snorkle in the second lesson. ` 132 Tues. Mar. 27 7:45 p.m. CC Other equipment will be provided. Open water dives are a NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL requirement of this class at an additional fee of ap- The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at proximately $99 which includes a textbook. On completion 69th and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at of the course an internationally recognized certificate card various times during the week. Reservations are requested will be awarded. Registration Fee $100.00/3 Sessions. a minimum of two weeks in advance. Call Steve at 569 -3400 # Day Begins Time Location for further information. 135 Sun. Mar. 25 2:30 -9:00 p.m. CC COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL 136 Sun. April 29 2:30 -9:00 p.m. CC The community center pool is available for rental by your PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS group or party at various times during the week. Call Steve Private swim lessons are available at the community center at 569 -3400 for further information. and North View Jr. High. Privates will be held same days and NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM times as child and adult swim lessons. For registration infor- Thursday from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. through May 24. mation contact Steve, 569 -3400. Registration Fee $9.00/1 The cost is 75 cents per person. Lesson or $40.00/5 Lessons. Classes 30 min. AQUA EXERCISE SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS See Adult Exercise for information. MARCH 31 - March Into Spring, BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB 6 - 9 P.M. "Saturday Night Live" It's All boys and girls six through college age are Invited to join O the last day of March - Spring is the Brooklyn Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Swim Club, peeking around the corner. for competitive swimming, sponsored by the Brooklyn Cen- riv Bring your friends and family, ter and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. get out those bathing suits, and The swim club offers a wide range of programs for in- let's celebrate the return of dividuals of all levels of ability in competitive swimming. For warmer weather! further information call Coach Carl Schulze at 698 -8479, (recorder, will return calls). A free two week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer who has never tried competitive swimming. APRIL 14 - Hop -N- Splash, 1 -4 [ Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we P.M. "Easter Super Saturday" are not responsible. The Easter Bunny and his friends have planned a spe- cial afternoon of music, CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US swimming, games, and Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to the community prizes. ** I _ � r ,1 = center on your birthday and with one paid admission or i' L. , more (friend or family), you get in free. For small groups, call o 0 ahead and we'll arrange a room for you to have your birthday cake. A great way to get into the swim of things on your birthday. For more information call 569 -3400. MAY 19 - May Daze BBQ, 6 -9 P.M. STANDARD FIRST AID "Saturday Night Live" It's our an- Learn how to handle cuts, broken bones, burns and other nual May pool party and patio first aid emergencies, as well as respiratory and cardiac BB9! Come on over for a fun eve - emergencies on adults, In this American Red Cross Standard ning of swimming, games, music, First Aid course. Registration Fee $30.00/2 Sessions. Includes and goodies from the grill. instruction and all materials. Classes 4 hours. # Dates Dates Time Location 133 W & TH May 2 & 3 6:00 p.m. CC *Admission to the Saturday Night Live is $1.50 (17 and under), $2 (18 and over). Membership, passes and coupons will not be honored. All persons remaining in the building will be charged the admission fee. ** Super Saturday - regular admission prices. 18 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. 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 MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Adults Only: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m,) TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Adults Only: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.) SATURDAY Noon to 9:00 p.m. (Adults Only: Noon to 1:00 p.m.) SUNDAY 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Adults Only: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 P.M. (Adults Only: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.) SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. SUNDAY 1:00 to 6:00 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 31 & May 19 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 - April 14 Special afternoon of music, swimming & 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 "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending 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 "PLAY CORNER" 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. 19 �n � B ROOKLYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY 3 CENTER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 569 -3400 t TO: BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARKS AND RECREATION 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation office ADVISORY COMMISSION in the community center beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Tuesday of 10 (numbers will be handed out at noon). Swim registration Is each month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, This Commission advises separate - see box below. the City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Registration made by mail will not be accepted before Mar. 12. Center. No phone registrations. Bud Sorenson, Chairperson -Dave Skeels -Art Mead John Russell - Tom Shinnick - Don Peterson 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, Mar. 10, a person Sarah Robinson Pollock may sign up for himself or his immediate family ONLY. After this date, you may register for as many as you wish. THE BROOKLYN CENTER 3. The parks and recreation office in the community center is open PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 :30 a.m. -9 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m. -6 p.m. Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center That They may share 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first come -first in the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee the end that each may herein find the laughter of childhood, the has been paid. The parks and recreation department reserves acceptance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the com- the right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient panionship of old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure number of people sign up. time. 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation activity location. Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be done if Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor an opening exists by paying a 50 cents Transfer fee. All transfers Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor must be done in person at the community center. Individual Steve Froehlich - Aquatic Supervisor classes may not be made up. Kurt Johnson - Golf Course Manager 7. The following refund policy will be in effect except where noted in the class description. Requests for refunds must be made at REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. least 24 hours BEFORE the FIRST class session. There will be a $3 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, MAR. 12. service charge. If you find it necessary to cancel after the first class, make your request 24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The class will be prorated plus there will be a $4 service charge. 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has already been reached will go on a waiting list. Additional Name classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if (Last) (First) space and a competent instructor is available. 9. Senior adults 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn Address Center may enjoy most activity classes at 1/2 the registration (zip) fee. This does not apply to supplies or special senior classes which are at a special rate. 10. Check schedule for beginning date of each class. (Phone) (Work Phone) 11. Sorry, no trip refunds, unless cancelled by the parks & recreation department. Activity 12. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including (Location) parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children. For further information call 569 -3400. Class N Time Swim registration for swimming lessons which are conducted at the community center pool and North View Jr. High will begin Sat. Mar. 10 starting at 9 a.m. at the community center. Mail Class Day Amount registrations will not be accepted for swimming lessons. (Num- bers will be handed out at 8 a.m.)