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BROOKLYN CENTER
PARKS AND RECREATION
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Register Prior To Elections
And Avoid Long Waiti Lines
PRECINCT MAP register are strongly urged to
prior to election day in an
effort to avoid waiting in long lines
BROOKLYN PARK BORDER Registration is allowed by law at the
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If you have previously registered,
ROBBINSDALE BORDER there is no need to go through the
process again unlessyou havefailed
to vote once in four preceding years,
Polling Places moved to a different address, or have
changed your name.
PRECINCT 1 .... Centerbrook Clubhouse, 5500 North Lilac Drive.
PRECINCT 2 .... Earle Brown School, 5900 Humboldt Avenue North. TO REGISTER AT POLLS
PRECINCT 3 .... Evergreen Park School, 7020 Dupont Avenue North. To register at the polls, a resident
PRECINCT 4 .... Willow Lane School, 7020 Perry Avenue North. must present one of the following as
PRECINCT 5 .... Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Avenue North. proof of residence in the precinct
PRECINCT 6 .... Garden City School, 6400 Brooklyn Boulevard.
PRECINCT 7 .... Cross of Glory Church, 5929 Brooklyn Boulevard. • Valid driver's license showing
PRECINCT 8 .... Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Boulevard. the address in the precinct.
PRECINCT 9 .... Willow Lane School, 7020 Perry Avenue North. Continued on Page 3
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Elections Caution Is Necessary
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As School Year Starts
• Valid Minnesota I.D. card
showing address in precinct.
• Valid registration in the same SIHOOL �precinct but from an old address. U O
• A registered voter in your
precinct who will sign an oath stating
that you reside in the precinct in
which you are voting.
College students may present a
student fee statement, a student
identification card or a student (o) I
registration card as long t shows _—
their address in the precinct.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Any eligible voter who expects to
be unable to go to the polling places
on election day due to: absence /
from the precinct where residency is
maintained; illness; disability; rely
gious discipline; observance of a
religious holiday, or service as an
election judge in another precinct,
may vote by absentee ballot. Apple
cations for absentee ballots may be
obtained at City Hall.
For additional information,
please contact the Brooklyn Drivers, of all motor vehicles are reminded that the School Safety
Center City Clerk at &64- 5414II' reminded that it is their responsibili- Patrol will be out every school day to
during normal business hours. ty to ensure the safety of children assist students going to and from
S(o9' 3 j OQ State law requires that drivers on school.
the same roadway as a school bus Drivers are reminded to honor the
Animal Noise with red lights flashing and stop arm school patrol's orange stop flags
extended must stop to allow the which are used to assist pedestrians
O rdinance Will students to enter and exit safely at school patrol crossings. The
Drivers may proceed when the stop orange stop flag extended is corn
Be Enforced arm is retracted and the red lights sidered the same as a posted stop
are off. sign, and all school patrol crossing
Brooklyn Center pet owners are Students and adults who are areas are posted by permanent
reminded that a dog, cat, orany other pedestrians or bicyclists are signs and painted crosswalks.
animal that annoys residents by
barking, howling, or making other
noises constitutes a violation of City I - 694 Fix -Up Booklet Deals
ordinance.
Owners are obviously responsi- With P roble ms
ble for the actions of their pets and
may receive a citation from a police Brooklyn Center residents re- information will be distributed to the
officer if a violation occurs. The ceived a booklet from the Minnesota residents in the affected areas,
penalty for violating this ordinance is Department of Transportation which If you have not received your
a maximum of 90 days in jail, a $700 deals with the problems during booklet, or would like addition.
fine, or both. major reconstructionof 1 -694. al information, please contact
Pet owners are encouraged to The booklet explains the core MNDOT at 593 -8400, from 7:30
enjoy the companionship of their struction schedule, the various a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through
pets without disturbing others. routes, alternate routes, and how Friday.
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Earle Brown Farm banquet- conference center and a private parties will be able to book
bed and breakfast inn. In addition, their groups into the hippodrome
Restoration Will the farm will house the Brooklyn section of the farm Upon comple-
Beg in This Fall Center Historical Society. Other tion, the hippodrome will be able to
g uses may include office space and a accommodate from 850 to 1,000
Restoration of the historic Earle restaurant. persons for a sit -down dinner.
Brown Farm is scheduled to begin in Completion is expected around Details for reserving the facilities will
late fall, with the site to be used as a December, 1989. Weddings and be available in January or February,
1989.
Housing Grant
. Program Available
lty of Brooklyn Center The Brooklyn Center Housingand
CITY COUNCIL Redevelopment Authority is admini-
Dean Nyquist ............................. ..........................Mayor stering Brooklyn Centers Housing
Bin Hawes ........ Rehabilitation Grant Program.
............. ............................... Councilman
Gene Lhotka ................... ............................... Councilman The program, which isfundedwith
Celia Scott ............................... . ................. Councilwoman
community development block grant
Rich Theis .................... ............................... Councilman monies, is intended to provide finan-
cial assistance to low and moderate
Gerald Splinter ................ ............................... City Manager income households with the mainte-
SERVICE DIRECTORY nance and repair of their homes
Maximum qualifying incomes
Emergency Number (24 Hours) range from a household with one
POLICE-FIRE-MEDICAL.. . ...... .. . ... . ......................... 911 individual with an income of $15,250
Police (non- emergency, information) . _ . ... . ...................... 561 -5443
per year, to households with eight or
City Han offices ................. ............................... 561 -5440 more individuals having a maximum
(Monday- Friday — 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) annual income of $27,200.
Community Center ............... ............................... 561 -5448 For additional information regard -
CITY OFFICES ing the program and the required
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway qualifications, please call Brad
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Hoffman at the Brooklyn Center City
Hall, 561 -5440, Monday through
Friday, during normal business
hours
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Lead Level In Water Can
Increase Due to Plumbing
Although the presence of lead in waterfrom the hot watertap. Usethe For additional information, please
water is rarely a natural occurrence, stove to heat the water. contact the Brooklyn Center Water
it can enter your drinking water from Department at 561 -5440, extension
lead based solders, or lead pipe in • In addition, and as required by 134, or the United States Envirorr
the plumbing. law, use only lead free materials for mental Protection Agency's hotline
Lead was the standard used for plumbing repair. at 1- 800 - 426 -4791.
water service pipe and interior
plumbing, from the late 1800's to
1930. Since then, replacement Recycling To Be
materials such as copper and
galvanized steel have been more A Joint Effort
commonly used in residential plumb-
ing. Lead based solders were also
used to join copper pipe.
will be provided by the City, forsingle
Since 1985, state law has banned The cities of Brooklyn Center, family through four -plex buildings,
lead pipe and lead based solders Crystal, and New Hope have joined and collection should occur on the
containing more than 0.2 percent together under a joint powers agree- same day as the regular pickup.
lead for use in systems which deliver ment to contract for the curbside Each household will receive
drinking water. Lead enters drinking pickup of recyclable materials A additional information as details are
water through corrosion, with the specific date for the start of the finalized. At this time, residents are
water acting as a solvent, especially program has not been set, but it is encouraged to take their recyclable
if it stands for several hours in lead anticipated that it will begin around materials to the Goodwill Recycling
pipes the first of the year. Center located at 7316 Lakeland
Lead levels In drinking water All metropolitan area cities are Avenue North in Brooklyn Park
are likely to be higher: required by law to reduce the adjacent to the Conn -Co Shoe Store.
• If your home has copper pipes amount of solid waste materials Residents can now bring tradi-
with lead solder joints that are less going to area landfills by 16 percent tional items to the Goodwill, in addi-
than five years old by 1990. Minnesota statutes require tion to recyclable cans, newspapers
the separation of recyclable materi- and bottles to the center. The center
• If your home's water system als and yard wastes from rubbish is open from 10 am. to p.m., seven
has lead pipes and watersits in pipes which is to be deposited in a landfill
for several hours, or if your water is days a week
soft or corrosive. Residents, as part of a volunteer If you would like additional infor-
A qualified laboratory is the only program, will be asked to separate mation, please contact Julie Jones,
sourceto analyze the content ofIead metals, glass, and some paper Crystal's Recycling Coordinator at
in the water, and can be found in the products from their rubbish. Con- 537 -8421, or Hennepin County at
yellow pages of the phone book tainers for the recyclable materials 348 -6500.
under "laboratories ".
Tomind the lead levels, follow Dispose of Used Oil
these guidelines:
• Do not drink orcook with water gallons of oil each year from Minne-
which sits in pipes for several hours Used oil can and should be re- sota households are dumped down
Flush the cold water faucet by cycled. A Minnesota law also re- drains and storm sewers, on the
running the water, for approximately quires that all outlets that sell motor ground or just put into the garbage.
two to three minutes, until you feel a oil in the state must provide a collec- Just one quart of oil can pollute
temperature change. Then, allowthe tion tank for used oil or post a sign 250,000 gallons of water - -- which is
water to run for an additional 15 to indicating where the nearest used more than 30 persons can drink in a
30 seconds to ensure the line is oil recycling tank is located. lifetime.
flushed.
Oil poured into sanitary sewers For more information on how to dis-
• Since lead dissolves faster in cannot be broken down by waste- pose of used oil, please notify the
hot water than cold water, avoid water treatment, and becomes water Minnesota Waste Management
preparing baby formulas or drinking pollution. More than 2,000,000 Board at 649 -5750.
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1988 FALL PARKS & LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD
Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Ck. Pkwy.
Brooklyn Junior High School (BJHS), 7400 Noble Ave. N.
BROCHURE
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.
Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd.
North View Jr. High School (NVJH), 69th & Zane Ave. N.
Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N.
Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Drive
Park Center High School (PCHS), 7300 Brooklyn Blvd.
% Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N.
Adult Activities
INTRO TO DANCE - NEW CHILDCARE SERVICE
Put some pep into your step ... it's the dance class you've been The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending
waiting for! Explore different styles of dance: jazz, ballet, modern, morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the
theatrical, soft shoe and tap. Wear comfortable clothes, no special community center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 75
shoes required. Open to teens too. Registration Fee $14.50/10 cents for each preschool child. Parents are invited to relax in our
Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Nancy Candea. concession area after class or swimming before picking up their
# Day Begins Time Location child. The "PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday, 9:00
1 Wed. Sept. 28 7:40 p.m. Willow Lane a.m. -12:15 p.m. beginning Sept. 6. For further information call
561 -5448.
"50'S" DANCE CLASS -NEW
A "special" dance class for men and women 50 years and over. SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE
Soft shoe, waltzes, jazz and novelty dances for fun, fitness and if A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and
you like preparation for performing with the Silver Slipper dance older. (Only one spouse must meet age requirement.) You do not
group. The class will increase your flexibility, muscle tone and need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Please furnish
raise your energy level. Join and have fun dancing!! Registration your doctor's name and number when registering. Registration
Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev Wilson. Fee $7.25/12 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
2 Mon. Oct. 3 11:30 a.m. CC 5 Tues. Sept. 20 9:15 a.m. CC
6 Thurs. Sept. 22 10:15 a.m. CC
SILVER SLIPPER DANCE GROUP
LOVE TO DANCE? A little "show biz" still in your blood? If you AQUA EXERCISE - COED
are 50 years or older, join us and dance, dance, dance! We Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You do
perform dance numbers to broadway hits and nostalgic favorites. not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy a
Entertaining since January at club meetings, River Place, pleasant and invigorating experience to exercise through this
Aquatennial and other special events, the group welcomes new unique approach to exercise with music. Some aerobics will also
members. So dance for fun, for fitness and do a good deed too! be included. Instructors Vicki Syslo #'s 7, 9, Renee Youngberg
How about it? Call for information, 561 -5448, ext. 170. #'s 8, 10, 11.
Scholarships available and discounts for couples. Registration CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $17.25/12 WEEKS - 50 MIN.
Fee $16.00/12 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev Wilson. # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 7 Tues. Sept. 20 10:15 a.m. CC
3 Tues. Sept. 27 4:30 p.m. CC 8 Tues. Sept. 27 7:20 p.m. NVJH
9 Thurs. Sept. 22 9:15 a.m. CC
BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES TWICE A WEEK, $14.50/5 WEEKS - 50 MIN.
For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit 10 T & TH Sept. 27 6:30 p.m. NVJH
on the side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the 11 T & TH Nov. 1 6:30 p.m. NVJH
Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Polka and Schottische. Be ready for the AQUA EXERCISE WORKOUT - COED
next Wedding Dance or night out on the town! Registration Fee
$24.00/8 Sessions /per couple. Classes 1 hour. If swimming laps isn't your forte, try this. Aerobics, strengthening,
# Day Begins Time Location stretching - and no sweat! You should be comfortable treading
4 Thurs. Oct. 6 7:30 p.m. Earle Brown water to join us - a step up from aqua exercise. This new coed
class involves independent movement in deep water as part of a
NOTICE vigorous workout. Registration Fee $17.25/12 Sessions. Classes
The parks and recreation department does not provide accident 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo.
insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants # Day Begins Time Location
assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in 12 Wed. Sept. 28 7:30 p.m. NVJH
programs or activities outlined in this brochure.
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
AQUA EXERCISE - 25 LBS. PLUS AEROBIC CLASSES
A popular COED class, unique and different because you must . All aerobic classes offer complete and effective conditioning
be at least 25 LBS. or more overweight to participate. You do for muscles, heart and lungs.
not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle
Registration Fee $17.25/12 Sessions. Class 50 min. Instructor group work and cool down stretching.
Vicki Syslo. Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes.
# Day Begins Time Location .. All classes are COED unless noted in class description.
13 Wed. Sept. 28 6:30 p.m. NVJH Fitness experts encourage 3 aerobic activities per week.
Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swimsuits; sorry we are This can be a combination of classes or classes and
not responsible. walking, swimming, biking, etc.
Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class
description. Childcare available for morning weekday
25 LBS. PLUS COED EXERCISE classes - See Childcare.
Avery basic BEGINNING toning & stretching class designed for BEGINNING AEROBICS
the overweight person. This class is unique not only because of Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, why not
the class pace and format but also because you must be at least this class! If you have never exercised before or found other
25 LBS. or more overweight to join. (No aerobics will be done.) classes too hard to follow ... this is it! Registration Fee $17.25/12
Come and give it a try; we think you'll enjoy the class. Wear Sessions. Instructors Deb Eldridge # 21, Judi Vacha # 22, Vicki
comfortable clothes. Registration Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Syslo # 23, Bev Wilson # 24.
Classes 50 min. Instructor Judi Vacha. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $14.50/10 WEEKS
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
14 Tues. Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. Evergreen 21 Thurs. Sept. 22 6:00 p.m. NVJH
22 Tues. Sept. 27 7:00 p.m. Evergreen
t� CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $17.25/12 WEEKS
23 Mon. Sept. 26 7:00 p.m. Evergreen
111J. 24 Mon. Sept. 26 10:30 a.m. CC
TRIMNASTICS - COED
Exercises to strengthen, improve muscle tone and flexibility for LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
all parts of the body will be taught. Stomach, hips and thigh This unique class offers an alternative to other aerobic classes.
exercises are all part of the fun! No dancing will be done; The large bouncing movements and jogging are removed and one
exercises choreographed to music. Dress comfortably and bring foot is always maintained on the floor. The individual's heart rate
a mat to class. Registration Fee $17.25/12 Sessions. Classes 50 can still be elevated within the target heart range. Instructors Deb
min. Instructors Nancy Candea # 16, Bev Wilson # 17. Eldridge # 2.5, Bev Wilson #'s 26, 28, Vicki Syslo # 27, Marsha
# Day Begins Time Location Krey # 29.
15 Mon. Sept. 26 6:00 p.m. Northport CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $14.50/10 WEEKS
16 Wed. Sept. 21 6:50 p.m. Willow Lane # Day Begins Time Location
17 Thurs. Sept. 22 10:30 a.m. CC 25 Thurs, Sept. 22 7:00 p.m. NVJH
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $17.25/12 WEEKS
PRENATAL FITNESS 26 Thurs. Sept. 22 9:30 a.m. CC
A class simple enough for safety but challenging enough to 27 Mon, Sept. 26 6:00 p.m. Evergreen
improve your flexibility, strength and stamina. You will learn 28 Tues. Sept. 27 5:45 p.m. CC
exercises to encourage the correct use of your body as it slowly 29 Wed. Sept. 28 6:00 p.m. Northport
changes. Keep fit for a healthier delivery and easier comeback.
Please check with your doctor and bring a written OK to the first INTERMEDIATE AEROBIC DANCE
session. Registration Fee $20.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. This intermediate level class is fun, challenging and is taught at
Instructor Bev Wilson. a little faster pace. Aerobic dance is a combination of dancing for
# Day Begins Time Location the fun of it and dancing for more ENERGY EVERYDAY!
18 Tues. Oct.4 6:45 p.m. CC Instructors Marsha Krey #'s 30, 32, Bev Wilson # 31.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $14.50/10 WEEKS
WOMEN'S GENERAL CONDITIONING # Day Begins Time Location
Physical conditioning to look and feel better. The weight training 30 Sat. Sept. 24 9:30 a.m. NVJH
machine and flexibility program provide a well- rounded fitness CLASSES ONCE A WEEK $17.25/12 WEEKS
program. It is tailored to individual needs and provides you with 31 Mon. Sept. 26 9:30 a.m. CC
the information you need to set up and pace workouts for future 32 Wed. Sept. 28 7:00 p.m. Northport
use. This program emphasizes conditioning, endurance and 33 Mon. Sept. 26 7:00 p.m. Northport
years of healthy living. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Anita Lancello.
CLASSES TWICE A WEEK, $16.00/4 WEEKS ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE AEROBICS
# Day Begins Time Location This level is for persons wanting a high intensity and fast paced
19 T & TH Sept. 27 7:00 p.m. BCHS workout. Recommended for the EXPERIENCED aerobic
CLASSES TWICE A WEEK, $20.00/5 WEEKS exerciser. Registration Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
20 T & TH Nov. 1 7:00 p.m. BCHS Instructor Jolene Morris.
# Day Begins Time Location
34 Tues. Sept. 27 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake
35 Thurs. Sept. 29 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
SELF - DEFENSE FOR WOMEN - NEW POTTERY
This course is designed for women who want to learn the art of The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and
self - defense. Emphasis will be on learning to protect yourself by hand building. The community center offers a unique opportunity
using common sense and practical self- defense techniques. to practice your new skills by including in the registration fee clay
Instruction will also be given in basic karate punches and kicks for projects, unlimited practice time and firing fees. Bring a
and getting out of holds. (No class October 31.) Wear loose fitting workshirt to the first class. Please allow about $6.00 for
clothing. Fee $15.00/6 Sessions. Sessions 1 hour. Instructor, Jim purchasing of tools. Registration Fee $35.00/7 Sessions. Classes
Stringer, 3rd degree black belt. 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
36 Mon. Oct. 3 6:30 p.m. BCHS 39 Tues. Sept. 27 6:30 p.m. CC
40 Mon. Oct. 10 6:30 p.m. CC
KARATE - NEW 41 Tues. Nov. 15 6:30 p.m. CC
Karate is the art of self- defense to be used only in defense. LAB AND FIRING PRIVILEGES
Students will learn the basics of karate for physical fitness,
self- defense, coordination and self- confidence. Above all, it's fun! Open to persons who have completed a pottery class at the
For men and women. Fee $15.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. community center or have had previous experience and are
Instructor, Jim Stringer, 3rd degree black belt. familiar with equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited basis
# Day Begins Time Location other than class time and students may have pieces fired in the
37 Wed. Oct. 5 6:30 p.m. BCHS seven week period. The lab program is designed for individuals
who want to work independently. Clay may be purchased at the
MIXED VOLLEYBALL community center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during
Open to ail post high school age men and women. Choose sides the 7 weeks, no instruction. Starting week corresponds with
and play fun low -key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. pottery class schedule at community center Registration Fee
Activity fee is 50 cents per person, per session. No organized $25.00/7 Weeks for new lab students. For returning participants,
teams please. please check with instructor.
Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
Wed. Oct. 5 7:30 p.m. BCHS 42 TO BE ARRANGED CC
43 TO BE ARRANGED CC
MIXED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE 44 TO BE ARRANGED CC
Open to all post high school age men and women. Competitive BEGINNING OUILTMAKING
fall and winter leagues. Games are played Monday evenings at
Northview, Orchard Lane, and Willow Lane Schools. Interested Participants will learn the basic techniques of hand piecing,
teams and individuals should call Joe at 561 -5448. English paper piecing, applique stitch, curved seams, and set -in
piecing. These basic blocks will be quilted -as- you -go, then joined
WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL together to create an attractive wall hanging. Techniques learned
A night of fun volleyball for women (post high school age). Bring can be adapted to many other projects: quilts, pillows, clothing
a friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exercise. and placemats. Brings to 1st class: paper cutting scissors, #2
Please, no organized teams. No charge. Runs through December pencil, ruler and one piece template plastic (this may be
13. Gym time 2 hours. purchases at class for $1.60). A list of additional supplies needed
Day Begins Time Location will be discussed. Registration Fee $16.00/6 Sessions. Classes
Tues. Sept. 27 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown 2 hours. Instructor Linda Hillan.
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE 45 Wed. Sept. 28 7:00 p.m. CC
Open to all post high school age women. Recreation and Power 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING
divisions with fall and winter leagues. Games are played Tuesday This class is an innovative classroom retraining program
evenings at North View, Orchard Lane and Willow Lane schools.
For more information, call Joe at 561 -5448. designed to help older persons improve their driving skills. The
course material covers the effects of aging and medications on
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE driving, basic driving rules, license renewal, local traffic hazards,
The parks and recreation department has a Men's fall volleyball adverse road conditions, energy saving, and accident prevention
measures. The course fee $7.00, covers class materials and is
league. Interested teams and individuals should call 561 -5448 not refundable. Your check or money order should be made
and place their names on a mailing list. If enough interest is payable to AARP. The course has been developed by the
shown, an organizational meeting will be scheduled. American Association of Retired Persons for persons 55 years
*� and older. You must attend both days to be awarded a certificate
of completion. With this certificate, you are entitled to a discount
on your automobile insurance. REGISTRATION ACCEPTED
IMMEDIATELY. Registration Fee $7.00/2 Sessions. Classes 4
DOG OBEDIENCE '� ; hours. Instructors Jim Wilson #'s 46, 49, Henry Dorff, Warren
Lindquist #'s 47, 50, John Gremban # 48.
This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is Location
46 M
at least 6 months old. This course will teach you to work with your & T Sept. 12 Day Begins T imime p.m. Lo
Time
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dog in order to teach him social behavior and self - discipline. 47 M & Fri. Sept. 15 9:00 a.m. CC
Registration Fee $22.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. 48 M & T Sept. 19 9:30 a.m. CC
# Day Begins Time Location 49 Th & Fri. Oct. 6 12:30 p.m. CC
38 Tues. Sept. 27 6:30 p.m. Northport 50 Th & Fri. Oct. 13 12:30 p.m. CC
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Senior Adult Activities
If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy Flesher, Senior
Adult Coordinator at 561 -5448.
SENIOR HAPPENINGS COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS
Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years and
and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" tell older who enjoy getting away once a month on day or overnight
activities going on at clubs, in the community and outings offered. trips. Trips will include tours, attending stage productions, horse
Call for yours today! racing and other popular events. If you are interested in such
outings and meeting new friends from the surrounding area, join
TRANSPORTATION us. Refunds are given only if the trip is canceled or a substitute
Mini - coaches and transit buses will provide transportation to city can be found to take your place. Bus departs and returns to
sponsored activities, grocery shopping and shopping excursions Brooklyn Center Community Center. On extended trips, refund
from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes. A donation of $1.00 policies are very liberal. Call 561 -5448, ext. 170.
round trip is asked; however, those unable to make a donation
will not be turned away. For information, call 537 -5434 ext. 33. Oct. - German luncheon and entertainment.
Nov. - Overnight in Eau Claire, Special entertainment: Stars of
SOCIAL CLUBS Lawrence Welk.
Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Dec. - Yuletide Feast & holiday theater
Recreation Department. Transportation to both locations is Jan. - Ice Capades
available through Five Cities Transportation program from the
Brooklyn Center apartment complexes. See Transportation. Space does not allow the complete and exciting details of these
trips. If you are interested in a particular trip, please call 561 -5448
Leisure Time Club - meets Wednesday throughout the year from and we will send a trip brochure to you.
11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center.
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Brooklyn Twins Club -meets the *1st and 3rd Friday of each
month, September - June from 7 -9:30 p.m. Call for information.
*Meetings in September are on the 9th & 23rd. "BRIDGE FOR FUN" �\ N
GIFT TRUNK Join other bridge players who get together for a friendly afternoon
of bridge. We will play the third Thursday of each month from
A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. 12:30 -3:30 p.m. Please note: New participants must make a
Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members of reservation to attend. Call 561 -5448 for reservations and /or
either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more information call questions. Activities held at Earle Brown Commons Apartments,
561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the Gift Trunk on the 1st 6100 Summit Dr. No.
Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Selected
items are on display year round and are available for purchase at 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING
the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The Gift Trunk will also See Adult Activities for information.
be open on Sept. 10 from 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE VOLUNTEERS FOR KIDS SHOPPING
If you want to spend a couple of hours having fun and doing
See Adult Activities for information. something for children in the community, read on! Volunteers are
SWIMMING POOL needed to help children shop for their families at the Kid's
Shopping Korner, Sat. Dec. 10. This shop offers children the
Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center opportunity to shop for low cost gifts without parents peeking. Gift
residents 62 years and older, at a special rate of $15.00 for 3 wrappers are also needed. Call 561 -5448, for further information.
months. Application may be made at the community center desk.
Non - residents and resident seniors not interested in membership
may swim for $1.75 per time - single admission. SERVICES FOR SENIORS & DISABLED
SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS See Special Activities for information on chore services and
meals.
American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages 62
years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have T.AP.
already learned, experience new skills or just start right from the Telephone Assurance Program for elderly and handicapped who
very beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens." live alone. The program has helped several person with
Registration Fee $25.50/10 Lessons. Classes same days and immediate needs in some cases emergency situations. If you are
times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $12.75/10 interested in the program for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP
Lessons. clerk at 566 -0157. We really care about our participants!
See Adult Swim Lessons in the Swim Section of this brochure. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department.
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Teen Activities
TEEN UPDATE TEEN EXPO'88
Teen Update is the newsletter put out by the Brooklyn Center Mark your calendar - Saturday, October 1 - Teen Expo '88. The
Parks and Recreation Department. It will tell about junior high event will be held from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at Park Center High School.
activities going on including Co -Rec specials, dances, classes, The day features demonstrations and some hands -on
ski trips and more. Teen Update will be available in junior high opportunities. There will be scuba /snorkeling, modeling,
school offices beginning in October. Students may also call the kayaking, make up /skin care, fashion show, keyboarding, skiing,
Parks and Recreation Department at 561 -5448 to get their names biking, archery, martial arts, rollerblade skating, music and much
on the 1988 -1989 mailing list. much more. There will even be a WLOL DJ. For junior and senior
TEEN CHAPERONES NEEDED high students. Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m. -3 p.m., Park Center
- BE THERE! Call 425 -4131 for more info.
Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring
chaperones to work two friday evenings a month from 6:30 -10:30 MOON WALK - DEC. 2
p.m. Chaperones will supervise junior high students at North View It's fun! It's exciting! It's breathtaking! Experience the sensation
Co -Rec, an open gym type program, and dances. Must be adult of weightlessness in this giant air pillow. Get you friends together
age to apply. Call Sue at 561 -5448 for information. and come to co -rec. Other activities include swimming,
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - OCT. 7 basketball, foosball, bumper pool, and ping pong. For grades 7 -9
only. Fee $2.00 /per person. Session 3 hours.
It's back to the 50's for the Biggest Back To School Bash ever! A Day Date Time Location
sound and light show will feature the greatest hits of the 50's and Fri. Dec. 2 7:00 p.m. NVJH
60's. The evening will be filled with fabulous fifties fun, dance,
games and contests. Students are encouraged to dress in 50's SADIE HAWKINS DANCE
clothes. Other co -rec fun includes ping pong, pool, and foosball. Don't miss the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Friday, November 18
Refreshments will be sold. For grades 7 -9 only. Fee $2.00 /per from 7:30 -10:30 p.m. at North View (69th and Zane). The dance
person, Session 3 hours. features one of the hottest sound, light and video shows in the
Day Date Time Location area. Special highlight is the jailhouse. So, get your friends
Fri. Oct. 7 7:00 p.m. NVJH together and catch Dance Fever! For grades 7 -9 only! Fee
MONSTER MASH $3.00 /per person. Coat check 25 cents. Refreshments will be
sold. Session 3 hours.
Join us for a ghostly gala celebrating Halloween. Highlights Day Date Time Location
include dancing, eerie entertainment, refreshments, a costume Fri. Nov. 18 7:30 p.m. NVJH
contest, a monster mash dance contest and lots of scary
surprises. For grades 7 -9. Come in costume to really get into the POTTERY, EXERCISE & FITNESS
"spirit" of things! The Monster Mash ... it's a North View SMASH! See Adult Activities for description. Open to Senior High Teens.
Fee $2.00 /per person. Session 3 hours.
Day Date Time Location
Fri. Oct. 28 7:00 p.m. NVJH
Children's Activities
CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE
Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy thefreedom of creative The class gives an opportunity to participate in creative
expression combined with modern jazz movements. For grades expression, rhythms and dance. The emphasis is on developing
1 -6. (Children in kindergarten who have previous dance training physical skills, imagination and self- expression. For preschool
may register.) Registration Fee $15.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 children who will be 3 1/2 years old by Dec. 1, 1988. Registration
min. Instructor Bobbi Murrill # 51, Jeanne Zandlo # 52. Fee $15.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Bobbi Murrill.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
51 Wed. Sept. 28 3:50 p.m. Earle Brown 55 Wed. Sept. 28 5:35 p.m. Earle Brown
52 Thurs. Sept. 29 6:20 p.m. Willow Lane
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET I
TAP AND BALLET Children will have an opportunity to participate in beginning ballet
A beginning level where fundamentals of ballet and simple tap movements and simple tap steps. For preschool children who will
combinations will be taught. For grades 1 -6. (Children in be 3 1/2 years old by Dec. 1, 1988. Registration Fee $15.50/10
kindergarten who have previous tap and ballet training may Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Bobbi Murrill # 56, Jeanne
register.) Registration Fee $15.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Zandlo # 57.
Instructor Bobbi Murrill. # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 56 Tues. Sept. 27 5:15 p.m. Palmer Lake
53 Mon. Sept. 26 4:20 p.m. Garden City 57 Thurs. Sept. 29 5:30 p.m. Willow Lane
54 Tues, Sept. 27 4.20 p.m. Palmer Lake
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET II WIGGLES AND GIGGLES
For preschool children 4 and up who have had at least one year An activities class for parent and child ages 3 -5. Some exercises,
previous tap and ballet training. Students will continue with ballet a little dancing, stunts, tricks, and most of all wiggling and giggling
fundamentals and learn new tap combinations. Registration Fee and lots of fun for everyone! Wear play clothes and a smile.
$15.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Bobbi Murrill. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Weeks. Classes 45 min. Instructor
# Day Begins Time Location Nancy Candea.
58 Mon. Sept. 26 5:15 p.m. Garden City # Day Begins Time Location
HAWAIIAN DANCE -NEW 69 Wed. Sept. 21 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane
In this beginner class, participants will learn the gentle, beautiful GYMSTERS
style of Hawaiian Dance where every song tells a story. The art Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's
of talking with your hands and basic Hawaiian arm and hip motor skills and coordination. Class activities include tumbling
movements will be taught. Lots of fun and very relaxing. The last and introduction to the balance beam and bars. For boys and girls
week will be highlighted with a special show for family and friends. ages 3 1/2 -5 (children must be 3 1/2 by Dec. 1, 1988.) Class ratio
For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $10.50/8 Sessions. Classes 30 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $10.50/6 Sessions.
min. Instructor Bobbi Murrill. Classes 45 min. Instructor Marie Egnell.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
59 Tues. Sept. 27 6:05 p.m. Palmer Lake 70 Sat. Oct. 29 9:05 a.m. NVJH
71 Sat. Oct. 29 10:00 a.m. NVJH
GIRL'S BEGINNING TUMBLING
A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will GYMSTERS II
have an opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, cartwheels, Gymsters II is a continuation of Gymsters I. Children will learn
walkovers and headstands. Girls new to our program must more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and
register for this class before taking the more advanced class. For bars. For preschool children 4 and up who have taken Gymsters
grades K -6. Registration Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 1 class. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee
hour. Instructor Nancy Candea # 64, Bobbi Murrill #'s 61, 62, 63. $10.50/6 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Marie Egnell.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
60 Sat. Sept. 24 12:10 p.m. NVJH 72 Sat. Oct. 29 10:55 a.m. NVJH
61 Mon. Sept. 26 3:15 p.m. Garden City
62 Tues. Sept. 27 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS
63 Wed. Sept. 28 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown The goal of the children's chorus is to have FUN! The director
64 Wed. Sept. 28 4:55 p.m. Willow Lane helps instill in each child a lifelong enjoyment of music along with
GIRL'S ADVANCED TUMBLING the basic vocal techniques and the fun of musical performance.
Children will have the opportunity to sing with a professional band
Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. Girls will have and work with a choreographer. The chorus meets October
the opportunity to learn handsprings, one - handed and dive through June and performs several times throughout the year
cartwheels. Grades 1 and up. Registration Fee $14.50/10 including the annual spring show at Park Center. For grades 1 -8.
Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Co- sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and
# Day Begins Time Location Recreation Departments. For more information, call 561 -5448.
65 Sat. Sept. 24 9:50 a.m. NVJH (Registrations now being accepted.) Registration Fee
$12.50/Year. Classes 1 1/2 hours.
GIRL'S BEGINNING APPARATUS # Day Begins Time Location
Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to 73 Tues. Oct. 4 6:30 p.m. BJHS
register for this class. Skills, such as mounts, turns and stunts,
will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance
beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. For grades 1 and
up. Registration Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
# Day Begins Time Location LITTLE TRAVELER SERIES
66 Sat. Sept. 24 11:00 a.m. NVJH This popular program offers a unique experience for preschool
BOY'S TUMBLING children 4 -5 years old. During our travel children will "get to know"
people of other countries by making and sampling their best loved
A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will foods, playing favorite games and making traditional crafts. Our
have an opportunity to learn basic skills such as rolls, headstands, "Little Travelers" will also learn customs and a few words of the
etc. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $14.25/10 Sessions. spoken language. Don't forget your backpack or small suitcase!
Classes 45 min. Bobbi Murrill # 68. Registration Fee $5.00 /per session or $16.00 for all 4 sessions.
# Day Begins Time Location Each class 2 hours. Instructor Mrs. Schiebel.
67 Sat. Sept. 24 9:00 a.m. NVJH IRELAND - "LAND OF THE LEPRECHAUNS"
68 Wed. Sept. 28 4:40 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Date Time Location
74 Wed. Sept. 28 9:00 a.m. CC
FRANCE - "THE GATEWAY TO EUROPE"
75 Wed. Oct. 12 9:00 a.m. CC
MEXICO - "OUR NEIGHBORS TO THE SOUTH"
76 Wed. Nov. 9 9:00 a.m. CC
BRAZIL - "THE COUNTRY OF THE FUTURE"
77 Wed. Nov. 30 9:00 a.m. CC
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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS - OCT. 21 SPORTS HOUR
Walt Disney's classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be Learn the fundamentals of floor hockey, basketball and other low
shown on October 21 at noon and 2:15 p.m. (approximate running organized games. For grades 1 -4. Instructor Jeff Holt.
time 1 1/2 hours) at the community center. After the movie, stay Registration Fee $6.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
for a swim. Admission fee for all ages is $1.75 - includes movie # Day Begins Time Location
and swim. (Memberships do not apply). Birthday parties and 82 Mon. Sept. 26 3:45 p.m. Northport
youth groups are welcome. Refreshments will be sold. 83 Wed. Sept. 28 3:20 p.m. Evergreen
84 Thurs. Sept. 29 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake
85 Wed. Nov. 2 3:10 p.m. Orchard Lane
86 Thurs. Nov. 3 3:15 p.m. Garden City
87 Mon. Nov. 7 3:40 p.m. Willow Lane
BEGINNING KARATE
A beginning course in karate. Students will learn the basic kicks
and punches, self- defense, and safety. They will also learn the
first karate routine called Form. For grades 3 -6. Registration Fee
e A'• $9.50/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jim Stringer, 3rd
degree black belt with 6 years teaching experience.
# Day Begins Time Location
HALLOWEEN PARTY �—� 88 Mon. Sept. 26 3:10 p.m. Palmer Lake
Halloween is a celebration for all ghosts and goblins, witches and 89 Tues. Sept. 27 3:15 p.m. Garden City
ghouls. It is the one day a year to be the creature of your wildest 90 Wed. Sept. 28 3:15 p.m. Fair Oaks
imagination. At the fourth annual Halloween party, play ghoulish 91 Thurs. Sept. 29 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
games, win prizes, enjoy special Halloween treats, and visit the 92 Tues. Nov. 1 3:20 p.m. Evergreen
spook house. Cost includes a Halloween bag, one chance at each 93 Wed. Nov. 2 3:10 p.m. Orchard Lane
game booth, treats and prizes. For children in 61h grade and 94 Thurs. Nov. 3 3:40 p.m. Willow Lane
younger. Six year old spooks and under must be accompanied 95 Mon. Nov. 7 3:45 p.m. Northport
by an adult. Adults are invited to accompany older children as PALMER LAKE PLAYHOUSE - NEW
well. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Registration
Fee $2.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Join this fun filled class as we explore the exciting world of theater.
# Day Date Time Location Participants will be taught the basics of make -up, costumes,
78 Mon. Oct. 31 6:00 p.m. CC props and acting including pantomime, improvisation, dialogue
and monologue. Last week will be highlighted with a special
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM performance for family and friends. For grades 3 -5. Registration
The after school program enables students to explore fields Fee $14.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Saunnia
outside the regular school curriculum and will be held immediately Huggins.
after school. These programs are designed to acquaint # Day Begins Time Location
elementary students with a new skill, or to enjoy a new activity. 96 Thurs. Sept. 29 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake
Although these programs are scheduled at specific schools, you LET'S PLAY THEATER - NEW
can register for classes outside your home school. However,
school district policies will not allow children to leave school early An introduction to the exciting performing arts. From favorite fairy
to participate in an after school class. tales to improvisation, children are given the opportunity to act out
their favorite characters ... imagination is the only limit. Make -up,
If you would like to see a class offered or would like to be an costumes, and props are all utilized to enhance the experience.
instructor for a class, please contact the Parks and Recreation The children will perform a play for family and friends the last day.
Department (561 -5448) or your Elementary School Building For grades 1 -2. Registration Fee $14.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1
Coordinator. hour. Instructor Saunnia Huggins.
# Day Begins Time Location
Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 - 0270 97 Tues. Sept. 27 3:20 p.m. Evergreen
Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 YO-YO CLINIC - NEW
Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930
Doug Anderson Fair Oaks 533 -2246 Learn yo -yo history, safety and string tightness. Participants will
Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480 learn how to wind and throw a yo -yo and basic string tricks. MUST
Arvid Lauen Orchard Lane 533 -1645 BRING YOUR OWN YO-YO. For grades 2 -6 only. Registration
Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561 -9272 Fee $1.00/1 Session, includes treat. Class 45 min.
# Day Begins Time Location
CROCHETING FOR KIDS 98 Thurs. Sept. 22 3:20 p.m. Evergreen
Beginning crochet instruction for 4 -6. Third graders accepted with 99 Fri. Sept. 23 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
consent of instructor. Bring a G or H metal crochet hook and 100 Tues. Sept. 27 3:15 p.m. Fair Oaks
practice yarn to the first class. Registration Fee $7.75/6 Sessions. 101 Wed. Sept. 28 3:45 p.m. Northport
Classes 1 hour. Instructor Esther Hyland. 102 Tues. Oct. 4 3:15 p.m. Willow Lane
# Day Begins Time Location 103 Wed. Oct. 5 3:10 p.m. Palmer Lake
79 Tues. Nov. 1 3:20 p.m. Evergreen 104 Fri. Oct. 7 3:15 p.m. Garden City
80 Wed. Nov. 2 3:15 p.m. Garden City 105 Mon. Oct. 10 3:10 p.m. Orchard Lane
81 Thurs. Nov. 3 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake
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SOCCER CAMP
Fundamentals of the game will be taught and some informal Special Activities
games will be played. For boys and girls in 1 st through 6th grade.
If you have a soccer ball, bring it along. Registration Fee $9.00/4 ADAPTED RECREATION
Weeks. Camp 1 hour 10 min. Registration now being accepted.
# Day Begins Time Location The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of the
106 Sat. Sept. 17 9:00 a.m. PCHS cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley,
107 Sat. Sept. 17 10:15 a.m. PCHS Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and West
Hennepin Community Center.
CAMPFIRE
For boys and girls in K- highschool. Campfire builds life long West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving mentally
friendships in a non - competitive atmosphere. Participants handicapped and developmentally delayed individuals and their
develop self- esteem by participating in decision making, families in the West and Northwest Hennepin area. Services
leadership, and giving service. For further information on getting include information and referral, advocacy, counseling. Programs
your child or yourself involved in the Campfire Club program, include social /recreational clubs and education programs. Call
contact: Barb Whitmore, 925 -0205. Tracy at 933 -9105 for information and registering procedures.
Bowling League - Join in on a league every Saturday morning.
For adults 16 years and older with mental handicaps, who want
to improve their techniques, show off their skills, meet new friends
and just have fun. Starts Oct. 1 -Dec. 3, 10:00 a.m. -Noon at
_i_ Doyles, 5000 W. Broadway, Crystal. $15.00 league fee, also
1 $2.00 for each Saturday bowled.
1 �
YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE Friday Night Social - A social recreational group for adults with
mental handicaps. The group meets every Friday for new games,
It's not too late to sign up for football. Participants will be given movies, field trips, plays, speakers and community experiences
the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football and at Northport School in Brooklyn Center, Sept. 30 -Dec. 2,
sportsmanship through practice and competition. Practices are 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Fee $18.00.
usually held 6 -7:30 p.m. Mon. -Fri. For more information call
561 -5448. Youth Connection - A programmed designed to promote
YOUTH HOUSE HOCKEY recreation activities for TMR teens, 12 -17 years old. The progam
will enhance socialization skills of teens through acitvities such
For youth 3rd through 10th grade who wants to play in the House as organized games, drama, singing, creative art and outdoor
Hockey program. Our teams will be competing with teams from activities. Begins Thursday, Sept. 29 -Dec. 1, 3:30- 5:30 p.m. at
Robbinsdale, Golden Valley and Crystal. The deadline for Fair School, 3915 Adair Ave., Crystal, Advanced registration fee,
registration is Monday, November 7. Anyone registering after this $30.00.
date may not be placed on a team. The cost is $27.00 which
includes a shirt. Teen Action - This exciting social and recreation program is for
EMIR teenagers, 12 -17 years old. The group will focus on
BASKETBALL - WRESTLING improving their leisure skills through field trips and community
Information on the Youth Basketball and Wrestling program will experiences. Teen Action meets every other week at various
be passed out via flyers at the various school and will also appear locations. Teens must be able to work in a ratio of 1 staff to 8
in the Brooklyn Center Post. Look for information in mid - October. participants. The club fee is $10.00 plus any cost for field trips and
food. Call for your schedule of events. Teen Action will meet every
WOODWORKING FOR KIDS other week at various locations ... Join Us!
Boys and girls will learn to safely use different hand tools and then
apply their knowledge to making projects out of pine. Participants Saturday Sunshine Kids - A social /recreational program
will be encouraged to work at their own pace and will complete designed for children with mental handicaps. The club will be
one project. For grades 3 -6. Project is a hanging shelf. Bring a divided into groups, 4 -6 and 7 -11 years old. Activities include:
small snack for break. Registration Fee $8.00/1 Session. Class 3 Arts /crafts, cooking, music and sports. Sunshine kids will meet at
hour. Instructor Nancy Candea. Thorsen Community Center in Crystal, Saturdays, Sept. 24 -Nov.
# Day Date Time Location 19, 9:30 a.m. -Noon. Fee $30.00.
108 Sat. Sept. 24 9:30 a.m. NVJH
MORE WOODWORKING FOR KIDS GIFT CERTIFICATES
Need a gift idea? If you are tired of giving perfume or aftershave
More Woodworking For Kids is a class for students in grades 4 -6 for birthday and holiday gifts, or cannot think of something
who have previously taken a woodworking class with the Brooklyn original, get a parks and recreation gift certificate. Gift certificates
Center Parks and Recreation Department. Basic hand tool usage are available in any monetary value and can be used toward
will be reviewed and participants will be making a more advanced classes, trips, special events, swimming and merchandise.
project. Bring a small snack for break. Project is a desk organizer. Certificates are available during office hours in the parks and
Registration Fee $8.00/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor recreation department at the Brooklyn Center Community Center,
Nancy Candea. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. For more information, call
# Day Date Time Location 561 -5448.
109 Sat. Sept. 24 1:00 P.M. NVJH
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS
SEPTEMBER See Children's Activities for description.
BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ",
Sept. 24, 6 -9 p.m. - Take a recess break with swimming and BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HARMONETTES
games. Dunk a lifeguard, feed the teacher, and lassco the The Harmonettes are women over high school age who enjoy
principal. Win great school supply prizes, music. Performances are given throughout the metro area with
an annual spring finale show. The show is developed each year
with new songs, costumes and choreographed dances
accompanied by afour piece band. There is nominal registration
fee. The group is co sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn
Park Parks and Recreation Departments. For more information
OCTOBER call 561 -5448. Rehearsals are Mondays, 8 p.m. at Brooklyn
MONSTER . SPLASH -`SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE", Oct. 29, 6 -9 Junior High School. New members are welcome.
p.m. - Ghosts, goblins, spooks and witches will entertain you this
evening. Visit with "The Count" Yes, COUNT DRACULA will be BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND
back to play his haunting music, games, prizes and more. The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn
NOVEMBER Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is open to all post
DON'T BE A TURKEY POOL PARTY - Nov. 25, - noon -3 p.m. - high school age men and women. Practice is Monday nights at
Joins us for an afternoon of pool fun! First, gobble down a lunch North View Jr. High. New members are welcome. For more
of turkey dogs, chips and pop while watching cartoon flicks. Then, information call the parks and recreation department at 561 -5448.
off to the pool for swimming, pool games and special contests. Director Paul Schierenbeck.
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Deadline, Nova 20, space COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY
permitting. $4.00 per person.
The gallery located in the Brooklyn Center Community Center is
A THANKSGIVING SPECIAL - NOV. 26, 1 -4 p.m. Bring the available for photography or mixed media shows at various times
family for an afternoon of swimming, prizes, free popcorn and fun! throughout the year. There is no charge for the exhibit space.
Regular admission cost. Contact Kathy Flesher at 561 -5448 for further information.
Gallery Show
Annual Fall Juried Show for
DECEMBER Hennepin Artists of Robin Gallery
YULE IN THE POOL - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ", Dec. 10, 6 -9 Nov. 8 - Dec. 12
p.m. Have you ever seen Santa in a swimming suit? Well, come
to this Christmas Special Saturday Night Live and see Santa, THE HOUSE
swim, play games, and win prizes. The House is a drop -in program that provides social & recreation
opportunities for adults with mental health programs. If you would
SPLASH INTO 1989M - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ", Dec. 31, like to get involved, it's easy, contact Mary, the program director
8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE at the at 533 -5213. There is an answering machine if you can not reach
community center. There will be games, hats, noisemakers, her directly. The drop -in is a volunteer program, you can come to
swimming and free pop and popcorn. We'll play the oldies, current one activity a month or all of the activities, it is up to you!
and big band music. MC'D by our own Guy Lombardo.
EARLE BROWN DAYS
Admission to the Saturday Night Live is $1.50 (17 and under), Committees are already forming for the 1989 Earle Brown Days
$2.00 {18 and over }, festival. You too can be a part of all the excitement planning a
festival involves. If you would like further information about
BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB volunteering, call Sue at 561 -5448.
The Brooklyn Center Women's Club meets at 1:00 p.m. the
second Tues. of every month beginning in Sept. through May in THE SINGLES PLACE
the Constitution Hall of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The Singles Place has many social and educational opportunities
Membership is open to any woman over the age of 21. Yearly
dues are $5.00. The purpose of the club is to promote social, planned for single adults. Two special event highlights: Sara
McCormack's presentation "The Joy of Flirting ", Oct. 18 and
cultural and civic activities for area women. A variety of programs "Healing the Wounded Heart: Journey from Dependency to
are presented each month, followed by refreshments and a social Healthy Relationships" by John Huffaker, M.A. and Merra Young -
time, Join us on Tues., Sept. 13, for our "Get Re- acquainted Prottengeier, M.S.W., Nov. 1. Classes will include Women's Self -
Luncheon" at noon. Members host the luncheon, non - members Defense, Career Exploration, Toward Healthy Relationships,
pay $4.00. All welcome! Oct. 11 features a speaker from the Clean Intimacy: Connecting with Others, and Families and Self: Just
Water Action project. On Nov. 8 we will have a Polish Ethnic Day how related are you? Ongoing activities are ballroom dance on
with speaker Mary Jane Gustafason. Plan on attending the annual Tues. evening , Perspectives single women ' s
Christmas Luncheon at noon, Dec. 13 hosted by the membership. self- esteem /self -help support group, Wed. 7 p.m. We Care
Non - members pay $4.00. The fall trip schedule begins Sept. 27 self -help group, Thurs., 8 p.m. and Speakeasy small group
with a boat ride on the St. Croix, departing from Taylors Fall. discussion on Fri., 7:30 p.m. For more information or a free
Lunch at Dalle's House. On Oct. 25 visit the Harmony Amish brochure, call 535 -1790, extension 205. The Singles Place, a
Colony with lunch at the Harmony House. On Nov. 22 visit KSTP program offered by Community Education and Facilities,
Channel 5 "Good Company ", lunch at Edinburgh Club House. On
Independent School District 281, is located at 4139 Regent Ave.
Sat. Dec. 10, members will have the opportunity to volunteer at
North, Robbinsdale.
the annual Kids Shopping Korner. Questions about the club
should be referred to 566 -1947.
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
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CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE
9 Hole Par 3
SKI CHAPERONES NEEDED 5500 North Lilac Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department needs
ski chaperones for Junior High Trips. Ski trips run Friday evenings
and school holidays January- February. Chaperones must attend GOLF FEES
an orientation meeting in December. Call Joe at 561 -5448. Adult (18 & over) $5.30
Junior (17 & under) $4.24
SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCES Senior Adult (60 & over) $4.24
Lessons are offered by the Happy Face Square Dance Club from 2nd round $2.12
7:30 -9:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Northport Weekend Rate $5.83
Elementary School. First lesson free to newcomers. Both singles
and couples are welcome. Dances are held the third Sat. of each PASS BOOKS
month at NVJH from 8 -10:30 p.m. For more information call
544 -5433 or 938 -2491. Adult - $47.70
_ Junior & Senior - $37.10
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS - OCT. 21 10 passes
Walt Disney's classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be Passbooks do not apply on weekends and holidays.
shown on October 21 at noon and 2:15 p.m. (approximate running
time 1 1/2 hours) at the community center. After the movie, stay OPEN GOLF TIMES
for a swim. Admission fee for all ages is $1.75 - includes movie Saturday
and swim. (Memberships do not apply). Birthday parties and 6:00 a.m. - dark
youth groups are welcome. Refreshments will be sold.
HALLOWEEN PARTY Sunday
6:00 a.m. - dark
Halloween is a celebration for all ghosts and goblins, witches and
ghouls. It is the one day a year to be the creature of your wildest Additional weekday open golf times may be reserved.
imagination. At the fourth annual Halloween party, play ghoulish Leagues play during non -open golf times.
games, win prizes, enjoy special Halloween treats, and visit the
spook house. Cost includes a Halloween bag, one chance at each The weekday schedule is available by stopping at
game booth, treats and prizes. For children 6th grade and Centerbrook, Brooklyn Center Community Center or by
younger. Six year old spooks and under must be accompanied calling 561 -3239 to make a reservation.
by an adult. Adults are invited to accompany older child as well.
Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Registration Fee
$2.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours.
# Day Date Time Location
78 Mon. Oct. 31 6:00 p.m. CC RESERVATIONS
BROOKDALE LIBRARY 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway Weekend reservations for Brooklyn Center residents can
Fall Library Hours: Oct. - April, Mon.- Thurs., 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; be made beginning Monday mornings, non - residents
Fri. -Sat., 10 a.m. -5 p.m., and Sun. Noon -5 p.m. beginning Thursday mornings.
Reference /Information - 566 -8300
Book Renewal /Library Cards - 566 -2034
TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) - 566 -2233
SERVICES TO SENIORS AND DISABLED CLUBHOUSE
Features kitchen with snack bar, perfect for small meetings
The Community Emergency Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) or company golf outings. Seating capacity 40 people. Call
offers chore services and home delivered meals to those eligible, for rental information, 561 -3239.
over 60 years of age, and disabled persons of any age living in
Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center and south to 49th Ave. N. in Mpls.
This is a hot, nutritionally balanced meal delivered by volunteers PRO SHOP
at noon Monday through Friday.
Our Chore Program includes snow removal, yard work, minor Carries all the necessary golf accessories and equipment;
home repairs, window washing, housekeeping, and spring golf clubs and pull cart available for rental, motorized golf
clean -up. Our workers are skills -bank applicants whose cart available for handicapped and health impaired.
references are thoroughly checked. Their name is added to our
list of workers and referred to eligible people when they call for
service. THe client pays the worker when the job is completed. �I -
Anyone interested in working in our Chore Program or as a
housekeeping aid should apply at C.E.A.P., 7231 Brooklyn Blvd.
Volunteers are always needed for the Meals At Your Door
program, grocery shoppers and many other positions within the
agency. Contact Terry or Lois at 566 -9600.
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Holiday Activities
THE PRESCHOOL PUMPKIN PATCH - NEW MRS. CLAUS' KITCHEN
Join us in the "Great Pumpkin" Patch and be transformed into a A one -day cooking /baking workshop where participants will make
lack -o- lantern. Maybe, we'll even be visited by the "Great some of their favorite holiday treats with Santa's Elves. And of
Pumpkin" himself! Games and face painting are some of the great course, Mrs. Claus will be there! Everyone will get a recipe booklet
activities planned. Minimum age for preschooler's is 3 1/2 by Dec. and some homemade goodies to take home. Children should
1, 1988. Registration Fee $3.75/1 Session. Class 2 hours. bring an apron, a small shoebox and a sandwich. We will be
Instructor Angie Schiebel. having a cookie and milk break. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee
# Day Date Time Location $6.00/1 Session. Class 3 hours.
110 Wed. Oct. 26 9:00 a.m. CC # Day Date Time Location
111 Wed, Oct. 26 Noon CC 116 Sat. Dec. 3 10:00 a.m. CC
117 Sat. Dec. 10 10:00 a.m. CC
HALLOWEEN PARTY i
See Children s Activities For Description. CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Children will make a gift pretty enough to give proudly to family or
HOLIDAY POOL ATTRACTIONS friends. These will be all new gifts from previous years. Time
Monster Splash, Don't Be A Turkey. Thanksgiving Special, Yule permitting participants will also get the opportunity to make
In The Pool and Splash Into 1989 - See Swim Activities For Christmas Cards. Bring a box to put your gift in. For grades 1 -6.
Description. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor
Nancy Candea.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR - NOV. 5 # Day Date Time Location
Join us in our 17th year at the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, 118 Sat. Dec. 3 1:30 p.m. cc
119 Sat. Dec. 10 1:30 p.m. CC
November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center
Community Center. The bazaar's sponsored by the Brooklyn LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP
Center Parks and Recreation Department. See the many hand A unique one session workshop for p reschooler's 3 1/2 -6 ears
painted gifts and decorations! Hope you will stop by for a free cup old. (Minimum age 3 1/2 by Dec. 1, 1988) Our "little elves" will
of coffee and a chance to begin your holiday shopping. The make a holiday craft, decorate cookies, sing songs and play
Brooklyn Community Harmonettes will be selling home baked festive games. Mrs. Claus and one of Santa's Elves will also be
treats, stock your freezer for the holidays. No admission charge. arriving from the North Pole making this a very special day!
For your convenience, babysitting for 50 cents per hour, per child.
Strollers must be checked at the door. Don't miss this big annual Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 1/2 hours. Instructors
event - circle your calendar! Mrs. Braun &Schiebel.
# Day Date Time Location
CHRISTMAS CANDLEMAKERS - NEW 120 Mon. Dec. 5 9:30 a.m. CC
Making candles is a wonderful way to start the holiday season. 121 Mon. Dec. 5 5:30 p.m. cc
122 Tues. Dec. 6 9:30 a.m. CC
Children will have the opportunity to create bright, scented 123 Tues. Dec. 6 1:00 P.M. CC
candles to decorate with or to give as gifts. For grades 1 -6.
Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Nancy Candea.
# Day Date Time Location For kindergarten boys and girls. Traditional holiday games, crafts,
112 Sat. Nov. 12 10:00 e a.m. Lo food and fun will be featured as we learn Christmas customs of
several different countries. Registration Fee $3.75/1 Session.
PIE, PIE & MORE PIE Class 2 hours. Instructor Angie Schiebel.
Learn how to make a delicious pumpkin pie and homemade fruit # Day Date Time Location 124 Wed. Dec. 7 5:30 p.m. CC
pie in time for the holiday season. Each child will make their own
individual pie to take home. Bring an apron and a sandwich as we KIDS SHOPPING KORNER
will be having a pie and milk break. For grades 2 -6. Registration On Saturday, December 10, kids can do their very own holiday
Fee $5.75/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Agnes Hennen.
Time Location shopping. Christmas gifts for their parents, brothers, sisters and
# Day Date Tim
113 Sat. Nov. 19 10:00 e a.m. Lo grandparents. The Senior Adults of the Brooklyn Twins Club and
volunteers from the Brooklyn Center Women's Club will be there
KRIS KRINGLES KINDERGARTEN CRAFTS to help children choose their gifts. All gifts - $4.00 and under.
Sorry, no adults allowed to peak! Free gift wrapping too. The
This special holiday class is being offered just for kindergarten shopping korner is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by
boys and girls. We'll be as busy as Santa's Elves making gifts and appointment only. Call 561 -5448, for your child's shopping
having lot's of festive fun. Registration Fee $3.75/1 Session. appointment beginning Dec. 1, space is limited.
Class 2 hours. Instructor Angie Schiebel.
# Day Date Time Location SEE SANTA - FAMILY
114 Wed. Dec. 14 9:00 a.m. CC
115 Wed. Dec. 14 Noon CC Santa will be back again this year on December 3 just in time to
help you get in the holiday spirit. Come and join in the fun with
santa and the elves! We will sing songs, play games, make a craft
and have lots of festive fun. Call after November 1 for registration
information.
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Swim Activities
Swim registration starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1988. All other class
registrations begin at 1 :00 p.m. (Numbers will be given out one hour before
registration). WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIMMING LESSONS, PLEASE GIVE
US NUMBER OF THE CLASS.
PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Water Adjustment and Beginning Swim Lessons for children 2 Beginner through Swimmer level swim instruction for adult and
and 3. One parent must accompany the child in the water, high school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush
preferably the same parent each time. Registration Fee up on your strokes. Registration Fee $25.50/10 Lessons. Classes
r $17.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. 40 min.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
125 Sat. Sept. 24 10:05 a.m. CC 152 Tues. Sept. 27 7:45 p.m. CC
126 Sat. Sept. 24 10:40 a.m. CC 153 Thurs. Sept. 29 7:45 p.m. CC
127 Mon. Sept. 26 6:00 p.m. NVJH DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
128 Tues. Sept. 27 6:00 p.m. CC 154 M & W Sept. 26 11:15 a.m. CC
129 Tues. Sept. 27 6:35 p.m. CC 155 M & W Nov. 7 11:15 a.m. CC
130 Thurs. Sept. 29 6:00 p.m. CC
131 Thurs. Sept. 29 6:35 p.m. CC ADULT SUPER CHICKEN
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS For those persons, high school age and up who have a real fear
132 M & W Sept. 26 10:05 p.m. CC of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and enjoy
133 M & W Nov. 7 10:05 p.m. CC the sport. Registration Fee $25.50/10 Lessons. Classes same
PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS days and times as adult lessons.
American Red Cross Swimming Instruction, Beginner through ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
Swimmer. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students /instructor. Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are
Preschool swim lessons for 4 and 5 year olds. Children swim physically and /or mentally handicapped. classes have a ratio of
lessons for 6 and older. Parents do not accompany child in water. one students to one instructor. Registration Fee $17.00/10
Registration Fee $17.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Lessons. Classes 30 min.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 156 Sat. Sept. 24 9:30 a.m. CC
134 Sat. Sept. 24 10:05 a.m. CC
135 Sat. Sept. 24 10:40 a.m. CC DIVING
136 Sat. Sept. 24 11:15 a.m. CC Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children
137 Mon. Sept. 26 6:00 p.m. NVJH who are Advanced Beginner or better swimmers. Registration
138 Mon. Sept. 26 6:35 p.m. NVJH Fee $19.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
139 Mon. Sept. 26 7:10 p.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location
140 Tues. Sept. 27 6:00 p.m. CC 157 Tues. Sept. 27 7:45 p.m. CC
141 Tues. Sept. 27 6:35 p.m. CC 158 Thurs. Sept. 29 7:45 p.m. CC
142 Tues. Sept. 27 7:10 p.m. CC
143 Tues. Sept. 27 7:45 p.m. CC BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB
144 Thurs. Sept. 29 6:00 p.m. CC
5 Thurs. Sept. 29 6:35 p.m. CC All boys and girls 6 through college age are invited to join the
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Thurs. Sept. 29 7:10 p.m. CC Brooklyn Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Swimming Club,
147 Thurs. Sept. 29 7:45 p.m. CC for competitive swimming, sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. The Swim
148 M & W Sept. S 9 a.m. CC Club offers a wide ranging program for individuals for all levels of
149 M & W Sept. 26 10:40 a.m. CC ability in competitive swimming. For further information call
150 M & W Nov. 7 9:30 a.m. CC 561 -5448. A free 2 week trial period is offered to any interested
151 M & W Nov. 7 10:40 a.m. CC swimmer who has never tried competitive swimming.
SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we are
American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages 62 not responsible.
years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have
already learned, experience new skills or just start right from the
very beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens."
Registration Fee $25.50/10 Lessons. Classes same days and
times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $12.75/10 —
Lessons. e
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SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL
Private swim lessons are available at the community center and The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school
North View Jr. High. Privates will be held same days and times group, or party at various times during the week. Call the
as child and adult swim lessons. For registration information Community Center 561 -5448 for further information. Costs
contact Steve, 561 -5448. Registration Fee $9.00/1 Lesson or $46.00 /per hour.
$40.00/5 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US
BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY Celebrate your birthday with us. Come to
A Red Cross course for person ages 11 and older. Skill in self the community center on your birthday
rescue, extensions and artificial respirations will be taught. and with one paid admission or more
Students must pass a preliminary swimming test and must attend (friend, family, etc.), you get in free. For
every class. Absences will not be made up. Registration Fee small groups, call ahead and we'll arrange
$27.00/10 Lessons. a room for you to have your birthday cake.
# Day Begins Time Location C—_ A great way to get into the swim of things
159 Sat. Sept. 24 9:30 a.m. CC ti T on your birthday. For more information call
561 -5448.
ADVANCED LIFESAVING COURSE
A Red Cross course for persons 15 and older. Students must be COMMUNITY CENTER POOL, SAUNA AND
able to perform standing front dive, swim underwater, tread water EXERCISE ROOM
and swim 500 continuous yards. CPR, MMFA and 6 hours of WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 19 THROUGH 25
students guarding time will be an additional part of the course.
Attendance is required and absences will not be made up.
Registration Fee $50.00/10 Sessions and includes instruction, SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS
additional hours, and all materials. Classes 3 hours. Instructor SEPTEMBER
Steve Froehlich. BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ",
# Day Begins Time Location Sept. 24, 6 -9 p.m. - Take a recess break with swimming and
160 Sun. Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. CC games. Dunk a lifeguard, feed the teacher, and lassco the
OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE principal. Win great school supply prizes.
This class is designed for adults interested in underwater diving OCTOBER
and who are comfortable in water. Each person must provide his MONSTER SPLASH - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ", Oct. 29, 6 -9
own mask, fins and snorkle in the second lesson. Other p.m. - Ghosts, goblins, spooks and witches will entertain you this
equipment will be provided. Class is 4 1/2 hours in length and will evening. Visit with "The Count" Yes, COUNT DRACULA will be
meet once a week for 5 weeks. open water dives are a back to play his haunting music, games, prizes and more.
requirement of this class at an additional fee of approximately
$99.00 which includes a textbook. On completion of the course NOVEMBER
an internationally recognized certificate card will be awarded. DON'T BE A TURKEY POOL PARTY - Nov. 25, - noon -3 p.m. -
Registration Fee $10.00/4 Sessions. Joins us for an afternoon of pool fun! First, gobble down a lunch
# Day Begins Time Location of turkey dogs, chips and pop while watching cartoon flicks. Then,
162 Sun. Sept. 25 3:30 p.m. CC off to the pool for swimming, pool games and special contests.
163 Sun. Oct. 23 3:30 p.m. CC PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Deadline, Nov. 20, space
SCUBA OPEN SWIM permitting. $4.00 per person.
A special time to practice for those with scuba equipment only. A THANKSGIVING SPECIAL - NOV. 26, 1 -4 p.m. - Bring the
Designed for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other family for an afternoon of swimming, prizes, free popcorn and fun!
interested person. Cost $1.00 per time. Thursdays 8:30 -10:00 Regular admission cost.
p.m. North View Jr. High beginning Sept. 29.
NOTICE DECEMBER
YULE IN THE POOL - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ", Dec. 10, 6 -9
The parks and recreation department does not provide accident p.m. Have you ever seen Santa in a swimming suit? Well, come
insurance for participants in any of its programs. Participants to this Christmas Special Saturday Night Live and see Santa,
assume all inherent risk of injury from their involvement in swim, play games, and win prizes.
programs or activities outlined in this brochure. NAPPY
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NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM NEW
Begins Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:30 -8:30 p.m. YEtot
Costs 75 cents per person.
SPLASH INTO 1980! - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ", Dec. 31,
NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. - Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE at the
The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th community center. There will be games, hats, noisemakers,
and Zane Avenue North are available for rental at various times swimming and free pop and popcorn. We'll play the oldies, current
during the week. Reservations are requested a minimum of two and big band music. MC'D by our own Guy Lombardo.
weeks in advance. Call Steve at 561 -5448 for further information.
Costs: Pool $25.00 /per hour. Gym $6.00 /per hour. Admission to the Saturday Night Live is $1.50 (17 and under),
$2.00 (18 and over).
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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.
3 Months 6 Months 1 Year
Family $76.00 12900 218.00
Individual $43.00 72.00 121.00
SENIOR ADULT RATES
3 month membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older - $15.00.
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 (5 -14) $1.75
BARGAIN DAYS
The first Monday, the second Tuesday, the third Wednesday and the third Friday of each month are BARGAIN DAYS.
Senior Adults (62 & Over) $.75
Adults (18 & Over) $1.50
Youth (15 -17) $1.00
Children (5 -14) $.75
OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 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 p.m. and 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY
1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
(Adults Only: Noon to 1:00 p.m.)
SUNDAY
1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
(Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
(Adults Only: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
1:00 p.m. 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.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Monday Sept. 5 - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Pool, sauna and exercise room will be closed December 19 through December 25
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.
CHILD CARE
The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes or swimming at the community center. The minimum age is
6 months. The cost is 75 cents for each preschool child. Parents are invited to relax in our concession area after class or swimming before
picking up their child. The "PLAY CORNER" will be open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m. beginning Sept. 6. For further information
call 561 -5448.
BROOKLYN
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
C ENTER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TO:
If you want to continue
receiving this brochure
please call 561 -5448.
BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
PARKS AND RECREATION 1. All registration must be made at the parks and recreation office in
ADVISORY COMMISSION the community center beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the 3rd Tuesday of each 10 (numbers will be handed out at noon). Swim registration is
separate -see box below.
month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This Commission advises the City
Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. Registration mad mail will not t accepted before Sept. 12.
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Bud Sorenson, Chairperson - Dave Skeels - Art Mead No phone registrations
2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, Sept. 10, a person
Larry Propst - Scott Burnes - 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. -10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00
Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in the a.m. -9:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the end that 4. Where classes are limited, registration will be on a first come -first
each may herein find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, served basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee
the fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a has been paid. The parks and recreation department reserves the
healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient number of
Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation people sign up.
Dick Ploun - Superintendent of Public Works 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity
Joe Ericksen - Program Supervisor location.
Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be done if
Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor an opening exists by paying a 50 cent transfer fee. All transfers
Steve Froehlich - Aquatic Supervisor must be done in person at the community center. Individual
Kurt Johnson - Golf Course Manager classes may not be made up.
REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. 7. The following refund policy will be in effect except where noted in
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, SEPT. 12. the class description. Requests for refunds must be made at least
24 hours BEFORE the FIRSTclass session. There will be a $3.00
service charge. If you find it necessary to cancel after the first class,
make your request 24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The
Name class will be prorated plus there will be a $4.00 service charge.
(Last) (First) 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has
already been reached will go on a waiting list. Additional classes
Address may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space and a
(Zip) competent instructor is available.
9. Senior adults 62 years and older, who are residents of Brooklyn
Center may enjoy most activity classes at 1/2 the registration fee.
This does not applyto supplies or special senior classes which are
(Phone) (Work Phone) at a special rate.
10. Check schedule for beginning date of each class.
Activity 11. Sorry, no trip refunds, unless cancelled by the parks & recreation
(Location) department.
12. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including
parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes
Class ft Time children.
Class Day Amoun
For further information call 561 -5448.
Swim registration for swimming lessons which are conducted at the
community center pool and North View Jr. High will begin Sat. Sept.
10 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the community center. Mail registrations will
not be accepted for swimming lessons. (Numbers will be handed out
at 8:00 a.m.)