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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 Edition 56 December INCLUDES THE 1988 WINTER BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE THE SOMETHING MORE CITY N WS TT R r ■ 'tR 6 w I a Registration for Winter Classes TIME SENSITIVE MAIL: Begins January 9 Deliver to homes by January 2. See back page for information CITY �cF OF 4 1I�ii�ii�t��ii���'y 3 [C ROOK LY N ► 4 DECEMBER, 1987 I I I I NUMBER 56 ENTER File Homestead Funds To Help With Prop Tax Cards • Heating An application for homesteading the City Assessor's Office will be The Rural and Suburban your property must be filed every mailing applications to homeowners Hennepin County Energy Assist - year. To assist with the 1988 filing, during the last week in December. ance Program is designed to assist The Homestead Application low- income households with a Card will be attached to your 1988 portion of their home heating pay - Prec Property Valuation Notice. The ments. homestead card must be sepa- It is not designed to cover total Caucuses Set rated from the valuation notice, energy costs. Households with heat completed and returned to the costs included in the rent are eligible For February City Assessor's Office no later to apply for assistance. Renters re- than January 15, 1988. ceiving government subsidized rent You are eligible for this tax assistance who do not pay heat PRECINCT CAUCUS TIME AND credit, as well as the circuit costs directly will not be eligible. DATE were changed by the breaker refund, if you own or Applicants must meet certain in- 1987 State Legislature to 7:30 occupy your property as a home- come and asset guidelines to qualify p.m. on the fourth Tuesday in stead on January 2, 1988. for the program. Total household's February. If you are filing for homestead income for the 12- months prior to FEBRUARY 23, 1988 7:30 p.m. for the first time on your property, application is considered when de- you must first present the re- termining eligibility, although house - quired ownership information to holds with rapidly declining income INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN the City Assessor's Office, 6301 may be eligible based on income for Precincts 1 & 2 the last 90 -days prior to application. Harran Methodist Church Shingle Creek Parkway, as soon Harr Dupont Avenue North as possible after the closing. The An example of 1 2 -month income homestead application will then guidelines would be: $7,767 for a be mailed to the home owner. household of one person and Precincts 3, 4 & 9 $15,120 for a household of four per - St. Alphonsus Catholic Church The documents needed to satisfy sons. Certain expenses may ur per- 7025 Halifax Avenue North the ownership requirements are: 1. ducted from gross household in- 4 Warranty Deed, or 2. Contract for Precincts 5 & 6 Deed, or 3. Certificate of Title, or 4. come to determine eligible income. Garden City School Probate Deed, or5. Quit Claim Deed. Assistance amounts vary by 3501 65th Avenue North As well as having the assessed household income, size and fuel costs (type of heat) and usage. value of your homestead property Households do not have to be be- Precincts 7 & 8 computed at a lower rate than non Northport School homestead residential property, you hind in payments of their heating 5421 Brooklyn Boulevard also receive a homestead credit of bills in order to apply for assistance. 54 percent of your gross tax, up to a The Energy Assistance Pro- DEMOCRATIC- FARMER LABOR maximum of $700 on the first gram will schedule appointments Location not yet determined $68,000 of market value. through May31, 1988. Forfurther (for more information call DFL information, or to schedule an ap- headquarters-- 293 -1200) For additional information, please pointment, please call 929 -2474, call the City Assessor's Office at Monday through Friday, from 9 561 -5440. a.m. to 4 p.m. 2 Small Budget Increase To Maintain Current Service Levels The Brooklyn Center City CounciI, crease in the property tax levy is ber, before officially adopting the on October 5, adopted a $9.1 million necessary because of increased budget. 1988 City Budget. The Council also costs to continue existing services, The detailed 1988 Budget docu- authorized a propertytax levyof $4.3 plus the elimination of federal ment is available for review at the million which, along with other revenue sharing assistance, and no City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Park - revenue sources, will fund the increase in state aid to local govern - way, or the Hennepin County Library budget. menu in Brooklyn Center. The total 1988 City Budget of The annual City tax on the $9,084,639, which includes opera- average home in Brooklyn Center ting expenses, debt service, and is projected to be $98, an increase capital outlay, increased 5.4 percent of $2 over the 1987 tax. over the 1987 budget. The increase Currently, the City receives about Earle Brown is due primarily to continue the 16 cents from every property tax existing service levels. Other costs dollar that is collected in Brooklyn Farm Developer which contributed to the tax in- Center. The rest goes to public p crease were for funding the State schools, Hennepin County and The Earle Brown Farm Advisory mandated comparable worth pro- various other taxing entities. Committee has recommended gram, and the upgrade of the City's The City Manager presented his Heskin Resource, Inc. as the devel- street seal coating progam. proposed 1988 Budget to the City oper for the Earle Brown Farm. The property tax levy of Council in August, with the Council Winsor /Faricy will be the lead archi- $4,335,122 is an increase of 6.8 discussing the proposals during a tect for the project. percent over the 1987 levy. The in- series of public hearings in Septem- It is anticipated that restoration will begin in late spring or early sum - Resolve Disputes mer of 1988. The advisory co- recm tee will be making its final reco- mendations for the Farm during the Through Mediation next few weeks. One plan involves the stable/ The Brooklyn Center Mediation Hennepin County area. hippodrome building to be devel- Project (BCMP), 5136 North Lilac The service is free. Also con- oped as a multi - purpose facility, with Drive serves all persons living or fidential. It is fast, and it works. emphasis being placed upon its use working in the north suburban The phone number for the BCMP as a banquet -trade show center. is 536-1121. Mediation is intended as a non- Recycling threatening, non - judgemental way for community residents to settle Center Open disputes without expense or delay. Mediation is based upon coopera- The recycling center located in tion and not competition, with both Brooklyn Park is for the use of the parties working towards a mutually residents of Brooklyn Center, agreeable settlement. Brooklyn Park and Crystal. Mediation has been used suo- cessfully in cases involving neigh- Sponsored by the three cities and Nock bors; businesses and consumers; Goodwill Industries, the attended landlords and tenants; family mem donation center is located next to arkr bers; acquaintances; juveniles; the Connco Shoes store on Highway lenders and borrowers; business 169 in Brooklyn Park partners; residents and agencies; Residents can bring traditional M(2dkifim Roj offenders and victims; friends and items, in addition to recyclable cans, ec t litigants. newspapers and bottles, to the Have a problem? Please call center. The center is open from 10 BCMP at 536 -1121. am. to 6 p.m., seven days a week 3 Please Follow Regulations To Aid In Snow Removal As the winter season begins, ment's ability to find the fire hy- in the safe and effective removal of please remember the regulations drant and have immediate access snow and the absence of unneces- which are required for effective and to it could make a difference in sary problems. safe snow removal in the community. their ability to control a fire. Please do not pull close behind Snow Plowing Other snow removal equipment, staying at Procedures Regulations least 100feet behind the snowplows to allow them to stop as needed. Street and sidewalk crews will No snow removed from any pri- Also, do not pass snow plows as they operate when there has been a vate property, yard, driveway or park- are working on local streets. snowfall of more than 2 1 /2 inches, or if ing lot may be dumped or pushed Driving snowmobiles anywhere conditions warrant plowing. The onto any public street or sidewalk on City streets or on public property crews will begin shortly after the Occasionally, snow plowing is not allowed in Brooklyn Center. storm subsides, with the City divided operations result in damage to mail Snowmobiles may be operated on into 9 districts, and a street plow boxes. The City will assume re- private property with the consent of assigned to each district. sponsibility for repairing that the owner, and on Twin Lake. Arterial streets are cleared first, damage only if the mailbox and its A snowmobile may be used on a then residential streets. The plow supporting post are properly located public roadway in an emergency if must make several passes on the behind the curb line or edge of snow does not allow for safe or streets ... two to clear and two or street, and if the damage is the result practical automobile travel. more to widen the street. Since plow- of actual physical contact by the ing routes are sometimes long, it plow. The City will not assume re- Safety may be one or two hours between sponsibility for damage to mail Tips the clearing passes and widening boxes which protrude into the street, Residents are also reminded to passes. or which are simply damaged by warn children not to play in the snow Apologies are offered for plugged snow pressure. piles made by the plows. Plow opera - driveways; however, it is an unavoid- Cooperation in following these tors often cannot see children in able side effect of well plowed regulations, along with common these banks, and children could be streets and walks. To reduce the sense in many of these areas, will aid buried in snow or seriously hurt. frustration of shoveling out the end of your driveway twice, it is suggest- ed that you wait until the street is plowed to its full width. City of Brooklyn Center Parking, Traffic CITY COUNCIL_ Regulations Dean Nyquist ....... ...................... ..........................Mayor Residents are reminded not to Bill Hawes .......... ........... ............. ....:............. Councilman park on streets during the winter Gene Lhotka ................... ............................... Councilman months, and especially during Celia Scott .................. ............................... Councilwoman and after a snowfall. Vehicles will Rich Theis .................................... Councilman be ticketed and towed, if neces- 0 0 * 0 * sary, when obstructing the clean Gerald Splinter ......... . ......................... . . . ......... City Manager ing of streets. SERVICE DIRECTORY No parking is allowed on any Emergency Number (24 Hours) street or alley for more than 4 POLICE- FIRE - MEDICAL ................ ............................... 911 consecutive hours between mid- Police (non- emergency, information) .............................. 561 -5443 night and 8 am., or for more than 6 City Hall Offices ................. ............................... 561 -5440 consecutive hours at any other time. (Monday- Friday — 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) The parking ban is strictly enforced Community Center . ...................... ............ 561 -5448 during the winter months. CITY OFFICES Please rememberto clear snow 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway from around fire hydrants in your Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 neighborhood. The Fire Depart - 4 Public Utility Rates Housing Will Increase In 1988 Survey A drive -by survey was conducted second lowest in this group. The new by the Brooklyn Center Housing The City Council approved imple- increased rates will still be the fourth Commission to develop sine gauge mentation of new utility (water and lowest among these communities. as to the condition of overall housing sewer) rates, effective January 1 , The water rates (per 1,000 gal- in the community. These are some of 1988. The decision was based on a Ions used) will increase from .35 the observations. study completed by the Public cents to .39 cents. •There are approximately Works Department. The sewer rates are as follows: 7,378 single family homes in The study indicated: Residential per month from Brooklyn Center. •Since 1985, both the water $21.25 to $23.20; Senior citizen *The majority of these homes utility and the sanitary sewer utility per month from $10.50to $11.81; were built in the 1 950's and apartment unit per month from 19601x. have experienced operating losses. $14.90 to $16.26; and commer` water rate has cial *The survey indicates that •The existing (per 1 ,000 gallons) from .95 been unchanged for more than 25 cents to $1.01. 2,390 homes, or 34.4 percent, years, and the existing sewer rates The City, in 1988, will continue to show some sign of roof deteriora- tion. In addition, 286 homes are in have not changed since 1 982. offer a reduced sewer rate for senior need of new siding; and 412 need • Operating expenses, particular- citizens (any two-person household soffit and fascia work. ly personal services, electric power with the head of household or costs, chemical costs and waste spouse being 62 years of age or The Housing Commission hopes treatment charges from the Metro- older; or a three - person household, to use the survey, along with other politan Waste Control Commission with one person being over 62 years information, to make determinations have continued to rise despite im- of age, or disabled). Please call the as to the need for home repair pro - provements in the efficiency of the City Hall at 561 -5440 for additional grams for the City. City's operations. information. Currently, the City has a home *Although the City's investment The new resolution also provides rehabilitation grant program. Inter - in new facilities is being reduced for additional rate increases in 1989 ested residents should call 561 - since the community is almost fully and 1990, and an additional study to 5440, Monday through Friday, from developed, the costs for operation be conducted in 1990 to establish 8 am. to 4:30 p.m., for additional and maintenance are increasing as rates for 1991 and beyond. information. the systems get olderand the level of service is improved. County Helps ]Residents The City Council's decision to in- crease rates was based on the fact that existing rates do not fully re- To Dispose Of cover operating expenses, and con- tinuing with these rates would result Household Chemicals in reduction of the reserve which has accumulated within the public utility be conducted in 1988, with long fund. Approximately 4,500 persons range plans including permanent After considering several alter- brought unwanted household and drop -off locations for household and natives, a rate structure was adopted garden chemicals to 15 drop -off garden chemicals. which by itself does not cover opera- locations throughout Hennepin Some statistics: between 50,000 ting expenses. However, combined County during a September collec- to 60,000 containers of paint were with the interest income received tion of these hazardous wastes. received, as well as some 3,000 car from the reserve funds, the new rates The collection sites were staffed batteries; pesticides, cleaners and will cover operating expenses and primarily by volunteers, along with solvents; and miscellaneous chemi- assure that the existing level of city and county employees. The drop cals to fill 871 16- gallon drums, 88 reserve funds is maintained. off sites were at county and muni- 55- gallon drums, and 93 5- gallon The study also compared cipal locations, including a location containers. Most of this waste will be Brooklyn Centers rates with those of in Crystal for Brooklyn Center resi- incinerated in Illinois, with the re- 32 other metropolitan area cities, dents. mainder to be disposed of at a placing the current rates as the Another collection is expected to hazardous waste landfill in Alabama 5 1988 WINTER PARKS & AQUA EXERCISE WORKOUT- COED RECREATION BROCHURE If swimming laps isn't your forte, try this. Aerobics, strengthening, stretching - and no sweat! You should be comfortable treading water to join us - a step up from aqua exercise. This new coed class involves independent movement in deep water as part of a vigorous workout Registration Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. # Day Begins Time Location 8 Wed. Jan. 20 7:20 p.m. NVJH AQUA EXERCISE - 25 LBS. PLUS A popular COED class unique and different because you must Adult Activities be at least 25 LBS. or more over weight to participate. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Registration Fee $14.50/10 Sessions Classes 50 min. Instructor Vicki Syslo. LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD # Day Begins Time Location Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. 9 Wed. Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. NVJH Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC),6301 Shingle CkPkwy. 25 LBS. PLUS - COED Brooklyn Junior High School (BJHS), 7400 Noble Ave. N. Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. This very popular class is unique and different because you must Fair Oaks School, 5600 -65th Ave. N. be at least 25 LBS. or more overweight. This program is Garden City School, 3501 -65th Ave. N. designed for the special needs of the overweight person. All you Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. need is extra pounds, a sense of humor and the desire to TRY North View Jr. High School (NVJH), 69th & Zane Ave. N. AGAIN! If you are wondering if your size qualifies for this class, Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N. you probably don't Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat. Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Drive Registration Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instruct - Park Center High School (PCHS), 7300 Brooklyn Blvd or Anita Lancello # 10. Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N. # Day Begins Time Location 10 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:00 p.m. Earle Brown 11 Mon. Jan. 25 6:30 p.m. Palmer Lake CHILDCARE SERVICE The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending TRIMNASTICS - COED morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the Exercises to strengthen, improve muscle tone and flexibility for Community Center. The minimum age is 6 months The cost is all parts of the body will be taught. Stomach, hips and thigh 750 per child per hour for each preschool child. The "PLAY exercises are all part of the fun! No dancing will be done; CORNER" will be open Monday - Friday 9:00 am. to 12:15 p.m. exercises choreographed to music. Dress comfortably and bring beginning January 4. Additional times may be noted in the amattoclass Registration Fee $14.50 /10Sessions. Classes 50 description of Adult Classes. For futher information call 561- min. Instructor Nancy Candea #'s 12, 13, 15, Bev Wilson # 5448. 14 . # Day Begins Time Location 12 Mon. Jan. 18 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane 13 Wed. Jan. 20 7:05 p.m. Willow Lane Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we 14 Thurs. Jan. 21 10:30 am. CC are not responsible. 15 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:00 p.m. Evergreen SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE WOMEN'S GENERAL CONDITIONING A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and Physical conditioning to look and feel better. The weight training older. You do not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the machine and flexibility program provide a well- rounded fitness water. Please furnish doctor's name and number when register- program. It is tailored to individual needs to provideyou with the ing. Registration Fee $6.75/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. information you need to set up and pace workouts for future use. # Day Begins Time Location This program emphasizes conditioning, endurance and years of 1 Tues. Jan. 19 9:15 am. CC healthy living. Babysitting available for day classes- see Child - 2 Thurs. Jan. 21 10:15 am. CC care Service. Registration Fee $18.00/5 Weeks. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location AQUA EXERCISE - COED 16 M & Jan. 18 1:00 p.m. CC 17 T& TH Jan. 19 7:30 p.m. BCHS Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You do 18 M & W Feb. 22 1:00 p.m. CC not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy a 19 T & TH Feb. 23 7:30 p.m. BCHS pleasant and invigorating experience through this unique ap- proach to exercise with music. Some aerobics will also be included. Instructor Vicki Syslo #'s 3, 5 , Renee Youngberg PRENATAL FITNESS #'s 4, 6, 7. A class simple enough for safety but challenging enough to CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $14.50110 WEEKS - 50 MIN. improve your flexibility, strength and stamina You will learn # Day Begins Time Location exercises to encourage the correct use of your body as it slowly 3 Tues. Jan. 19 10:15 am. CC changes. Keep fit for a healthier delivery and easier comeback 4 Tues. Jan. 19 7:20 p. m. NVJ H Please check with your doctor and bring a written OK to the first 5 Thurs. Jan. 21 9:15 am. CC session. Registration Fee $20.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. CLASSES TWICE A WEEK, $14.50/5 WEEKS - 50 MIN. Instructor Bev Wilson. 6 T & TH Jan. 19 6:30 p.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 7 TH & T Feb. 25 6:30 p.m. NVJH 20 Tues. Jan. 19 7:15 p.m CC 6 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED AEROBIC CLASSES FITNESS SAMPLER - NEW • All aerobic classes offer complete and effective condition- FREE FREE FREE FREE ing for muscles, heart and lungs. Not sure which class to sign up for? This is a perfect opportunity • Classes include warmups, aerobic movements, muscle to sample these classes... find out which best meetsyourneeds. group work and cool down stretching. No registration, just come ... dress to exercise! • Wear comfortable clothes and aerobic shoes. Day Date Time Location IA Mon. Jan. 4 9:30 am. CC • All classes are COED unless noted in the class description. LA Mon. Jan. 4 10:30 am. CC • Fitness experts encourage 3 aerobic activities per week LA Mon. Jan. 4 6:00 pm Evergreen IA Mon. Jan. 4 6:30 pm Northport This can beacombinationof classes or classes and walking, BA Mon. Jan. 4 7:00 pm. Evergreen swimming, biking, etc 25+ Mon. Jan. 4 6:30 p.m. CC • Classes are 50 minutes in length unless noted in the class LA Tues, Jan. 5 5:15 p.m. CC description. Childcare available for morning weekday IA Tues. Jan. 5 6:00 pm. Palmer Lake classes - See Childcare. BA Tues. Jan. 5 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake • All fitness instructors have related degrees and /or ad- AQ Tues. Jan. 5 7:20 p.m. NVJH vanced certification and participate in ongoing training. LA Wed. Jan. 6 6:00 p.m Northport A+ Wed. Jan. 6 6:30 p.m. NVJH BEGINNING AEROBICS IA Wed. Jan. 6 7:00 pm. Northport T Wed. Jan. 6 7:00 p.m. CC Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, why AW Wed. Jan. 6 7:20 pm. NVJH not this class! If you have ever exercised before or found other AQ Thurs. Jan. 7 9:15 am. CC classes hard to follow... this is it! Registration Fee $14.50/10 SA Thurs Jan. 7 10:15 am. CC Sessions. Instructor Kitty Capouch # 21, Deb Eldridge #'s 22, BA Thurs. Jan. 7 6:00 p.m. NVJH 23. 25-+- Thurs. Jan. 7 6:30 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Begins Time Location IA Thurs. Jan. 7 7:00 p.m NVJH 21 Mon. Jan. 18 7:00 pm. Evergreen IA Sat. Jan. 9 10:00 am. CC 22 Tues. Jan. 19 7:00 pm Palmer Lake 23 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:00 pm NVJH BA = Beg. Aerobics, LA = Low Impact Aerobics, IA = Intermediate Aerobics, 25 + == 25 lbs. Plus, T= Trimnastics, AW= LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Aqua Exercise Workout, A4 = Aqua, 25 lbs. Plus, AQ= Aqua This unique class offeres an alternative to other aerobic classes. Exercise, SA = Senior Aqua Exercise. The large bouncing movements and jogging are removed and one foot is always maintained on the floor. The individuars heart rate can still be elevated within the target heart range. Registra- tion Fee $14.50/10 Sessions. Instructor Bev Wilson # 24, 26, BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE Kitty Capouch # 25, Marcia Krey # 27. # Day Begins Time Location For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit 24 Mon. Jan. 18 10:30 am. CC on the side lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the 25 Mon. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m Evergreen Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Polka and Schottische. Be ready for the 26 Tues. Jan. 19 5:15 pm. CC next wedding dance or night out on the town! Registration Fee 27 Wed. Jan. 20 6:00 pm. Northport $25.00/8 Sessions /per couple. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Les Eck. WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE AEROBICS # Day Begins Time Location This intermediate level class is fun and challenging. Persons 36 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:30 p.m. Earle Brown registering for this level must have taken classes for a minimum SILVER SLIPPER DANCE GROUP -NEW of one year. Aerobic dance is a combination of dancing for the fun of it and dancing for more ENERGY EVERYDAY! Registration LOVE TO DANCE? A little "show biz" still in your blood? If you Fee $14.50/10 Sessions Instructor Bev Wilson #'s 28, 31, are 50 years or older, join us and dance, dance, dance! Our plan Marcia Krey #'s 30, 32, 34, Deb Eldridge #'s 29, 33. is to create a fun repertoire to broadway hits, and nostalgic # Day Begins Time Location favorites, complete with glittering costumes (in good taste, of 28 Mon. Jan. 18 9:30 am. CC course). Our goal will be to entertain at club meetings, nursing 29 Tues. Jan. 19 6:00 p. m Palmer Lake homes, etc. So dance for fun, for fitness and do a good deed too! 30 Wed. Jan. 20 7:00 pm Northport How about it? Call for information, 561 -5448, Ext 170. Registra- 31 Thurs. Jan. 21 9:30 am. CC tion Fee $17.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bev 32 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:00 pm Garden City Wilson. 33 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:00 pm NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 34 Sat. Jan. 23 10:00 am. NVJH 37 Tues. Jan. 19 6:15 pm CC 35 Mon. Jan. 25 6:30 pm Northport MIXED VOLLEYBALL Open all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and play low -key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad Activity fee is 506 per person, per session. No organized teams please. Coming this winter. . . a two hour aerobic dance session. This Day Resumes Time Location March 5 event is fun, educational and will warm your hearts, as Wed. Jan. 6 7:30 pm BCHS funds are raised to benefit the American Heart Association. All WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL aerobic class participants, friends and acquaintances are in vited. Information packets will be available at the end of January Anight of fun volleyball for women (post high school age). Bring a at the Community Center and from Brooklyn Center Parks and friend or come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exercise. Recreation fitness instructors. � Please no organized teams No charge. Gym time 2 hours. �AmericanHeartAssociation Day Resumes Time Location Tues. Jan 5 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown 7 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED NORTHWEST SUBURBAN SKI PROGRAM POTTERY Isan adult groupfrom the northwest suburbs that get together to This class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and go skiing every Wednesday during the ski season. Weekly ski hand building. The Community Center offers an unique opportun- trips will begin January 1 3, 1988, and continue for five consecu- ity to practice your new skills by including in the registration fee tive weeks. A special trip to Spirit Mt in Duluth will be on clay forthe projects, unlimited practice time and firingf ees. Bring February 24, 1988. a workshirt to the first class. Please allow about $6.00 for Information on the package program is available now, by calling purchasing of tools Registration Fee $35.00/7 Sessions. Class - Crystal Parks and Recreation Department at 537 -8421. All es 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. interested adults, in all skill levels are welcome! Join the group # Day Begins Time Location 43 Mon. Jan. 18 6:30 p.m CC and meet new SKI friends. 44 Tues. Jan. 19 6:30 pm. CC LAB & FIRING PRIVILEGES Open to persons who have completed a Pottery Class at the Community Center or have has previous experience and are familiar with equipment. Lab may be used on an unlimited basis SPIRIT MOUNTAIN other than class time and students may have pieces fired in the Ski Spirit Mountain on Wednesday, February 24. Bus pick up seven week period The lab program is designed for individuals schedule -Four Seasons Mall at 6:50 am., Brooklyn Center Days who want to work independently. Clay may be purchased at the Inn at 7:10 am. Approximate return at 8 p.m. Fee is $26.50 per Community Center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab person, includes life ticket, coach transportation, lesson and during the 7 weeks, no instruction. Starting week corresponds rental. Registration deadline is February 17, space permitting. with pottery class schedule at Community Center. Registra- Registration accepted immediately at Crystal Park& Recreation, tion Fee $25.00/7 Weeks for new lab students For returning 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, MN 55422. Questions, call 537- participants, please check with instructor. 8421 # Day Begins Time Location 45 TO BE ARRANGED TEEN CHAPERONES NEEDED 46 TO BE ARRANGED Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreaton Department may have ENJOY YOUR PLANTS openings to chaperone two Friday evenings a month from 6:30- If you have a love -hate relationship with your plants, sign up! 10:30 p.m. Chaperones supervise junior high students at North Learn fun, non -fail methods of plant care. If you have a problem View Co-Rec, an open gym type program and dances Must be a plant bring it along. A demonstration of the proper way to adult age to apply. Call Sue at 561 -5448 for information. transplant a potted plant will also be given. Your plants will bloom ACRYLICS PAINTING and prosper after this class Registration Fee $3.00/1 Session. This is a class designed for the beginning and advanced begin- Class 1 1 /2 hours Instructor Susan Bush. ning painter. Color, composition and painting techniques will be # Day Date Time Location explored. Beginners and new students, bring a sketchpad pencil 47 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:00 p.m CC and kneaded eraser to first session. A supply list for paints, DOG OBEDIENCE brushes and painting surface will be available at first session. This course is open to people 12 years and older, whosedog is at Returning students, bring your own supplies and subject matter ideas for painting. Individual style and expression encouraged. least 6 months old This course will teach you how to work with Joan Cashin your dog in ordertoteach him social behaviorand self - discipline. Classes 3 hours Instructor Jo New Students, an Cas /10 Weeks For more information, call Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Registration Day Begins Time Location Fee $22.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # # Wed. Jan. Begins Time p m Lo # Day Begins Time Location 48 Tues. Jan. 19 6:30 p Returning Students, $25.00/8 Weeks m Northport 39 Wed. Feb. 3 6:30 pm. CC 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING QUILTING This class is an innovative classroom retraining progam de- Students will learn various methods of hand applique and signed to help older persons improve their driving skills The machine piecing. Quilting and binding techniques will also be course material covers the effects of aging and medications on covered. A wall hanging 30 "x30" will be the class project Bring driving, basic driving rules, license renewal, local traffic hazards, to 1st class: pencil, ruler and sheet of carbon paper. Fabric adverse road conditions, energy saving, and accident prevent- , requirements will be given at this time. (No class Mar. 3.) ion measures The course fee $7.00, covers class materials and Registration Fee$14.00 /4 Sessions. Classes2 hours Instructor is not refundable. Your check or money order should be made Joanne Holzknecht. payable to AARP. The course has been developed by the # Day Begins Time Location American Association of Retired Persons for persons 55 years 40 Thurs. Feb. 11 7:00 pm. CC and older. Upon completion of the program, contact your in- surance company for information on lower rates REGISTRA- STENCILING TION ACCEPTED IMMEDIATELY. Bring a bag lunch; coffee This is an art anyone can do! The main class emphasis will be on provided. Registration Fee $7.00/2 Sessions Classes hours. Instructor Ed Nelson. fabric stenciling but the technique can be applied to other Location Day Begins Time # surfaces. Participants will also learn to cut their own stencils. # M & T Jan. 11 Time am. BCCC Finished projects will be shown and demonstrated. Bring to class: sharp X -ACTO or utility knife, extra fine point permanent ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE marking pen, and 1 sheet fine grain sand paper. Please allow $1.75 for additional materials to be purchased at class Registra- Join in the fun at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. All tion Fee $4.00/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Joanne programs require reservations; some require fee. To make Holzknecht. reservations or for program information call Eastman Nature # Day Date Time Location Center, 420 -4300. 41 Thurs. Jan. 28 6:30 p.m CC 42 Mon. Mar. 7 6:30 p. m CC 8 COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS Senior Adult 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 productions, horse ct'v I t' e s racing and other popular events. If you are interested in such outings and meeting new friends from the surrounding area, join us. Deadline dates listed are on a space permitting basis only. Refunds given only if trip is cancelled or a substitute can be If you have any questions about the programs listed below, found to take your place. Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn call Kathy Flesher, Senior Adult Coordinator at 561 -5448. Center Community Center. On extended trips, refund policies SENIOR HAPPENINGS are very liberal. Call 561-5448, ext. 170. Is a monthly newsletter sponsored bythe Brooklyn Center Parks Jan. 25 - LITTLE SIX - Hop aboard our bus for a fun after - and Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" tell acti- noon of "That Game, Cost: $10.00 vities going on at the clubs, in the community and outings includes transportation, cards and dobbers Bus offered. Call for yours today! departs at 10:50 am. and returns approximately 4:15 p.m. Jan. 15, registration deadline, space TRANSPORTATION permitting. Mini - coaches and transit buses will provide transportation to city Feb. 12 - VALENTINE PARTY - Join us for "Heart Winning sponsored activities, congregate dining and major shopping Day' at Medina where a wonderful luncheon and excursionsfrom Brooklyn Center apartment complexes Adona- delightful day of entertainment and surprises have tionof $1.00 round trip is asked; howeverthose unableto make a been planned. Call for all the details donation will`not be- turned away. For information, ca11537 -4534 Extended trips to Alaska, Nashville, Ozarks, New England are in Ext. 33 the planning stages for the 1988 travel season. Information not SOCIAL CLUBS confirmed at the time of printing. Call for detailed information. Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks T.A.P. and Recreation Department. Transportation to both locations is Telephone Assurance Program forelderlyand handicapped who available through the Five Cities Transportation program from live alone. The program has helped several personswith immedi- Brooklyn Center apartment complexes See transportation. ate needs in some cases emergency situations If you are Leisure Time Club - meets Wednesdays throughout the year interested in the program for yourself or a friend, contact a TAP from Noon -3:00 pm. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. clerk at 566 -0157. We really care about our participants! Brooklyn Twins Club - meets the * 1 st & 3rd Friday of each Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Police Department month, September -June at Earle Brown School, 59th & Hum- TAX -AIDE boldt North. *Meeting Jan 8 & 22. Volunteers will help low income Seniors with their 1987 tax GIFT TRUNK returns. Bring your last income tax return and 1987 tax materials A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. including renters or property tax refund. For rent or property tax Membership is limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members credit you need to know total Social Security received in 1987. of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins For more information This will be on a SSA or RRB 1099. No appointments, first come cal 561 -9278 or561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the Gift Trunk on the basis, Feb. 1 - April 1 5. Assistance is available at the Brookdale 1 st Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am. to 1:30 p.m. No Gift Area Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Mon., Thurs, and Fri., Trunk during January. Selected items are on display and are 9:00 am. - 1:00 p.m. The TAX -AIDE program is offered at other available for purchase at the Brooklyn Center Community locations, call the IRS. This federally sponsored program is Center. provided by AARP, NRTA & RSVP. There is NO charge. SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE See Adult Activities for information. 55 ALIVE /MATURE DRIVING See Adult Activities for information. SWIMMING POOL Teen Activities Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and older, at a special rate of $15.00 for 3 months Application may be made at the Community Center TEEN UPDATE desk. Non - residents and resident seniors not interested in Teen Update is the newsletter put out by the Brooklyn Center membership may swim for $1.75 per time - single admission. Parks and Recreation Department. It contains information about SWIM LESSONS the 1988 ski trips, sno daze dance, co-rec specials and much more. Teen Update is available in junior high school offices or See Adult Swim Lessons in the Swim Activities section of this call 561 -5448 to be placed on the mailing list brochure. BEGINNING MODELING BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING For girls in grades 5 and up who are interested in learning about Free Screening is done at the following areas: makeup, hair care and styling, skin care, colors for self improve - COMMUNITY CENTER - 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Last ment and self- esteem. Class will be highlighted with a fashion Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m, show by the girls for their friends and family the last night. CEAP- 7231 Brooklyn Boulevard, Thursday, 10:00 am -noon. Registration Fee $11.00/6 Sessions Classes 1 1 /2 hours. Instructor Susan Bush. WEST FIRE STATION - 6250 Brooklyn Blvd. Monday - Friday, # Day Begins Time Location 8:00-10:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am. -8:00 pm 50 Thurs. Jan. 28 7:00 pm NVJH 9 Teen Activities continued on page 10. TEEN ACTIVITIES CONTINUED JUNIOR HIGH SKI TRIPS SNO -DAZE DANCE Ski trips for junior high students only. Bus pick up at North View All junior high students are invited to the annual Sno-Daze Jr. High (69th & Zane). Parent permission slip required for all Dance on Friday. February 5 from 7:30- 10:30.m. at North View trips. Fee includes lift ticket, transportation, and chaperones. (69th & Zane). Special highlights include sound and light show Equipment rental is extra Ski booklet available in junior high and the coronation of 9th grade King and Queen and 7th & 8th office. Trip # Day Date Fee Ski Area grade attendants. Admission fee is $3.00 /person. Don't miss out 51 Fri. Jan. 8 $14.25 Wild Mt on all the action - catch "Dance Fever"! 52 Mon. Jan. 18 $25.00 Spirit Mt. Day Date Time Location 53 Fri. Jan. 29 $15.25 Welch Village Fri. Feb. 5 7:30 pm NVJH 54 Fri. Feb. 12 $14.25 Trollhaugen FLICK FLOAT 55 Fri. Feb. 26 $14.25 Wild Mt Registrations accepted immediately. Back by popular demand, Flick Float. The movie "Back to the Beach" with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello will be shown SKI CHAPERONES NEEDED in the pool area of North View on Friday, February 19. Students The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department may are encouraged to bring an inner tube or an air mattress to float on while watching this great movie. For grades 7 -9. Registration need ski chaperones for the Junior High trips. Ski trips run Friday Fee $1.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. evenings and school holidays beginning .January 8. Ski Day Date Time Location chaperones must attend an orientation meeting in December. Fri. Feb. 19 7:00 p.m NVJH Call Sue at 561 -5448 for more information. HAWAIIAN LUAU - NEW COME AS YOU ARE DANCE - NEW Go Hawaiian at North View! Highlights include music swimming, By popular request; ifs here at last- a "Come As You Are" Dance. bumper pool, foosball, and many contests- the limbo, hula hoop, Listen and dance to your favorite music The dance features a and hula dance. Lots more surprises too! Aloha For grades 7 -9. sound and light show. Don't miss out on this exciting event. For grades 7 -9. Fee $3.00/3 hours. Fee $1.50/3 hours. Day Date Time Location Day Date Time Location Fri. March 4 7:30 pm. NVJH Fri. Jan. 15 7:00 p.m NVJH BASKETBALL CONTEST NERD PARTY - NEW Music, contests, prizes, and games are just a few of the fun How good at free throws are you? Test your skills at the 5th things awaiting you at the Nerd Party. Students are encouraged annual BASKETBALL CONTEST. Both boys and girls divisions. to come dressed like a nerd. And of course, on sale at the Contestants pay only admission of $1.50 - there is no extra concession stand, will be nerd candies. For grades 7 -9 only. Fee charge. For students in grades 7 -9. 1.50/3 hours. Day Date Time Location Day Date Time Location Fri. Jan. 22 7:00 pm. NVJH Fri. March 25 7:00 pm. NVJH Children's Activities CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET I Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy the freedom of Children will have an opportunity to participate in beginning creative expression combined with modern jazz movements. For ballet movements and simple tap steps For preschool children grades 1 -6. (Children in kindergarten who have previous dance who will be 3 1 /2 years old by March 1, 1988. Registration Fee training may register.) Registration Fee $12.00/8 Sessions. $12.00/8 Sessions, Classes 45 min. Instructor Bobbi Murrill. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea # 57, Bobbi Murrill # # Day Begins Time Location 56. 61 Mon. Jan. 25 5:15 p.m Garden City # Day Begins Time Location 62 Tues. Jan. 26 5:15 pm. Palmer Lake 56 Wed. Jan. 20 3:50 p.m Earle Brown 57 Mon. Jan. 25 6:00 p.m Willow Lane TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET II TAP AND BALLET For preschool children 4 and up who have at least one year previous tap and ballet training. Students will continue with A beginning level where fundamentals of ballet and simple tap ballet fundamentals and learn new tap combinations Registra- combinations will be taught For grades 1-6 (Children in kinder- tion Fee $12.00/8 Sessions Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy garten who have previous tap and ballet training may register.) Candea Registration Fee$12.00 /8 Sessions. Classes45 min. Instructor # Day Begins Time Location Bobbi Murrill, 63 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:00 p.m Evergreen # Day Begins Time Location 58 Mon. Jan. 25 3:15 p.m Garden City GIRL'S BEGINNING TUMBLING 59 Tues. Jan. 26 4:20 pm. Palmer Lake A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling Students will have an opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, cart- wheels, walkovers and headstands. Girls new to our program must register for this class before taking the more advanced TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE class. For grades K -6. Registration Fee $12.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Nancy Candea # 65. Bobbi Murrill #'s The class gives an opportunity to participate in creative ex- 64, 67, 68, Marti Voight # 66. pression, rhythms and dance. The emphasis is on developing # Day Begins Time Location physical skills, imagination and self- expression. For preschool 64 Wed. Jan. 20 2:45 p.m Earle Brown children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by March 1 , 1988. Registration 65 Wed. Jan. 20 6:00 p.m Willow Lane Fee$1 2.00/8Sessions. Classes45 min. Instructor Bobbi Murrill. 66 Sat. Jan. 23 12:20 p.m NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 67 Mon. Jan. 25 4:05 p.m Garden City 60 Wed. Jan. 20 5:45 p.m Earle Brown 68 Tues. Jan. 26 3:15 p.m Palmer Lake 10 CHILDREN ACTIVITIES CONTINUED GIRL'S ADVANCED TUMBLING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. Girls will have The after school program enables students to explore fields the opportunity to learn handsprings, one- handed and dive outside the regular school curriculum and will be held immedi- cartwheels. Grades 1 and up. Registration Fee. $12.00/8 ately after school. These programs are designed to acquaint Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marti Voight elementary students with a new skill, or to enjoy a new activity. # Day Begins Time Location Although these programs are scheduled at specific schools you 69 Sat. Jan. 23 10:05 am. NVJH can register for classes outside your home school. However, GIRL'S BEGINNING APPARATUS school district policies will not allow children to leave school early to participate in an afterschool class. Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to If you would like to see a class offered or would like to be an register for this class. Skills such as mounts, turns and stunts will instructor for a class, please contact the Parks and Recreation be taught at the beginning level on the use of the balance beam, Deptartment (561-5448) or your Elementary School Building uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. For grades 1 and up. Coordinator. Registration Fee $12.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marti Voight Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 # Day Begins Time Location Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 70 Sat. Jan. 23 11:15 am. NVJH Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930 BOY'S TUMBLING Doug Anderson Fair Oaks 533 -2246 Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480 Acourse in the beginning techniques of tumbling Students will Arvid Lauen Orchard Lane 533 -1645 have an opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, head- Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561 -9272 stands, and handstands. For grades 1-6. Registration Fee $12.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marti Voight # 72, Bobbi Murrill # 71. # Day Begins Time Location 71 Wed. Jan. 20 4:40 p.m Earle Brown 72 Sat. Jan. 23 9:00 am. NVJH BEGINNING KARATE GYMSTE RS I A beginning course in karate. Students will learn the basic kicks and punches, self- defense, and safety. They will also learn the Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's first karate routine called Form. For grades 3-6. Registration Fee motor skills and coordination. Class activities include tumbling $9.00/5 Sessions Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jim Stringer, 2nd and introduction to the balance beam and bars For boys and degree black belt with 5 years teaching experience. girls ages 3 1 /2 -5 (children must be 3 1 /2 by March 1, 1988). Class # Day Begins Time Location ratio 8 students/ instructor. Registration Fee $14.50/8 78 Tues. Jan. 19 3:10 p. m. Fair Oaks Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Linda Schiesl. 79 Wed. Jan. 20 3:10 p.m. Orchard Ln. # Day Begins Time Location 80 Wed. Jan. 20 4:15 p.m. Orchard Ln. 73 Sat. Jan. 23 9:55 am. NVJH 81 Thurs. Jan. 21 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown 74 Sat. Jan. 23 11:45 am. NVJH 82 Mon. Jan. 25 3:10 p.m. Palmer Lake GYMSTE RS II 83 Mon. Jan. 25 4:15 p.m. Palmer Lake 84 Tues. Feb. 23 3:40 p.m. Willow Lane Gymsters II is a continuation of Gymsters I. Children will learn 85 Wed. Feb. 24 3:10 p.m. Garden City more advanced moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and 87 Wed. Feb. 24 4:15 p.m. Garden City bars. For preschool children4 and up who have taken gymsters 1 88 Mon. March 7 3:10 p.m. Palmer Lake class. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. Registration Fee $14.50/8 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Linda Schiesl. ADVANCED BEGINNER'S BATON - NEW # Day Begins Time Location This class is for students who have had previous baton in- 75 Sat. Jan. 23 10:50 am. NVJH struction. Basic skills will be reviewed and new twirls will be WIGGLES AND GIGGLES taught including figure eight variations, pin wheels, and butter- flies. The last class will be highlighted with a special per - An exercise program for parent and child ages 2 1 /2 -5. Some formance for family and friends For grades 2 -6. Balanced baton exercises, a little dancing, stunts, tricks, and most of all wiggling may be purchased for $4.25 from instructor. (Please indicate on and giggling and lotsof fun foreveryone! Wear play clothes and a registration form if you wish to purchase one). Registration Fee smile. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Weeks Classes 45 min. $8.75/6 Sessions Classes 1 hour. Instructor Sue Staloch. Instructor Linda Schiesl # 76, Bobbi Murrill # 77. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 89 Mon. Feb. 1 3:10 p.m. Palmer Lake 76 Sat. Jan. 23 9:00 am. NVJH 77 Tues. Jan. 26 6:05 pRm Palmer Lake ART FOR KIDS - NEW If you like to mix, paint, and work on different projects, this is the BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS class for you. Express yourself in art, and make something new each week. For grades 1 & 2. Registration Fee $7.50/6 Sessions. The goal of the children's chorus is to have FUN! Director Classes 1 hour. Barbara Dold, helps instill in each child a lifelong enjoyment of # Day Begins Time Location music along with the basic vocal techniques and the fun of 90 Tues. Feb. 2 315 p.m. Fair Oaks musical performance. Children will have the opportunity to sing with a professional band and work with a choreographer. The COMPUTER CLUB chorus meets October through June and performs several times Come and discover what can be done on a computer. Students throughout the year including the annual Spring show at Park will learn to create games, stories, and designs on the computer. Center. For grades 1 -8. Co-sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Your creations will be saved on a diskette which you can keep. Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. For more Come ready to learn and have fun! For grades &4. Registration information, call 561 -5448. (Registration now being accepted.) Fee $7.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Thomas Registration Fee $12.00 /Year. Classes 1 1 /2 hours Spindler. # Day Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 86 Tues. 6:30 p.m. BJHS 91 Wed. Feb. 3 3:15 p.m. Fair Oaks 11 CHILDREN ACTIVITIES CONTINUED SPORTS HOUR Learn the fundamentals of floor hockey, basketball, volleyball and other low organized games. #92 grades 5 & 6, Instructor Sherri Opatz, # 93 grades 3 &4, Instructor Steve Auer. Registra A VALENTINE ADVENTURE -NEW tion Fee $7.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location Roses are Red, Violets are Blue join us on a "Hearty" adventure. 92 Wed. Feb. 3 3:15 p.m Fair Oaks Where we'll bake and create valentines too! For children ages 93 Thurs. Feb. 4 3:15 pm Fair Oaks 3 1 /2 (by Jan 1) to 5 years. Registration Fee $3.75/1 Session. Instructor Mrs. Schiebel. Class 2 hours. CROCHETING FOR KIDS # Day Date Time Location Beginning crochet instruction for grades 4-6. Third graders 105 Wed. Feb. 10 9:00 am. CC accepted with consent of instructor. Bring a G or H metalcrochet THE LEPRECHAUN'S COOKIECOOKIN'CLASS hook and practice yarn to the first class Registration Fee $7.75/6 Sessions Classes 1 hour. Instructor Esther Hyland. - NEW # Day Begins Time Location Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a little leprechaun magic to 94 Tues. Feb. 16 2:45 p. m Earle Brown make rainbow cookies and pots of gold to nibble on. For grades 95 Wed. Feb. 17 3:20 pm Evergreen 1 -4. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class hours Instructor 96 Thurs. Feb. 18 3:05 pm Palmer Lake Nancy Candea # Day Date Time Location ADVANCED BEGINNING KARATE 106 Sat. March 5 1:00 p.m CC For students who have taken the beginning karate course LUCKY LITTLE LEPRECHAUNS through the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. Students will learn new kicks, punches, and routine. For grades Sail with me across the sea, to the land where Shamrock's grow. 3-6. Registration Fee $9.00/5 Sessions Classes 1 hour. When dressed in green, we'll search for our dream, at the end of Instructor Jim Stringer. the rainbow. Attention! All Leprechauns ages 4 -6 years old, # Day Begins Time Location come and help us find the magical pot of gold! Don't forget to 97 Thurs. Feb. 25 2:45 pm Earle Brown wear green. Registration Fee $3.75/1 Session. Class 2 hours. 98 Mon. March 7 4:15 pm Palmer Lake Instructor Mrs. Schiebel. # Day Date Time Location WOODWORKING FOR KIDS 107 Wed. March 16 9:00 am. CC Boys and girls will learn to safely use different hand tools and PRESCHOOL PLAYHOUSE then apply their knowledge to making projects out of pine. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace and Thiscreative dramatics class gives the young child an opportuni- willcomplete complete one project Forgrades3 -6. Project for# 99 is desk ty to "act out" story favorites and experience other adventures in organizer, # 100 is bird house. Registration Fee $19.00/5 imagination. For girls and boys 3 1 /2 -5 years old Registration Fee Sessions. Classes 1 1 /2 hours Instructor Nany Candea $10.00/3 Sessions Classes 1 1 /2 hours. Instructor Mrs Schiebel. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 99 Tues. Jan. 26 6:00 pm NVJH 108 Mon. Jan. 18 9:00 am. CC 100 Tues. March 1 6:00 p.m NVJH SKATING RINKS MORE WOODWORKING FOR KIDS - NEW The following rinks and shelter buildings will be supervised as More Woodworking For Kids is a class for students in grades3 -6 follows: *Denotes Hockey Rinks. who have previously taken a woodworking class with the Brook- Weekdays 4:00 -9:00 p.m lyn Center Parks and Recreation Department Basic hand tool Saturdays and Vacation Days 1:00 -9:00 P.M. usage will be reviewed and participants will be making more I Sundays 1:00 -6:00 p.m. advanced projects Bring a small snack for break Project for # 101 is checker board and checkers, # 102 is treasure chest. *Evergreen *Garden City Registration Fee$15.00 /2 Sessions. Classes3 hours Instructor *West Palmer *Kylawn Nancy Candea *Willow Lane *Northport # Day Dates Time Location *Orchard lane *Grandview 101 Sat. Jan. 23 & 30 9:00 am. NVJH I Rinks at Lions and Brooklane will be maintained only. No 102 Sat. Feb. 20 & supervision. March 5 9:00 am. NVJH Skating season generally runs from December 15 through CUPID'S COOKIE & CARD COMPANY February 15. Thiscouldbeearlierorlaterdependingonweather Make this Valentine's Day really special. Participants will make conditions. and decorate heart shaped cookies - how sweet it is After VACATION DAY CAMP -MARCH 28 -APRIL 1 making cookies, add personal touches to make your own Valen tines. Bring a small shoe box For grades 1 -4. Registration Fee Do you work? Are you wondering what to do with the kids during $5.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Nancy Candea spring vacation? We've got the perfect solution. # Day Date Time Location Extended Recreation Programming. 103 Sat. Feb. 6 10:00 am. CC During the week of spring vacation (March 28 -April 1 ) we' II run an extended recreation program for children grades K -6 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Activities will include swimming, tours, A WINTER PICNIC programs at library, games, open gym, crafts and one lunch. Parents will receive a schedule of daily activities prior to the Don't overlook a picnic just because the weather is cold! On a week. Students must provide their own lunch (except for the day crisp, cool daywe'll spead a blanket in the snow, eat some lunch we eat out). Beverage and snacks will be provided each day. For and play! Dress for the outdoors and bring your appetite, more information, call 561 -5448. This always fills up fast, so Registration Fee$ 4. 25/ 1 Session. Class2 hours, Instructor Mrs. parents are encouraged to sign up early. Registration Fee Schiebel. For kids 3 1 /2 -5 years old. $50.00/5 days. No refunds given after March 18. # Day Date Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 104 Wed. Feb. 24 10:00 am. CC 109 M -F March 28 7:00 am. CC 12 Special Activities ADAPTED RECREATION BENJI THE HUNTED - JANUARY 18 The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of the Benji's biggest challenge! Lost and alone in the wilderness, cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Benji fights for survival and for the lives of four cougar cubs. All Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and West ages will enjoy this incredible new adventure, a story of heroism Hennepin Community Center. and heartwarming tenderness. On Monday, January 18, see " Benji The Hunted." Movie ti mes at 12:30 and 2:45 p. m. (Approxi- West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving mental- mate running time 1 1 /2 hours). After the movie, stay for a swim. ly handicapped and developmentally delayed individuals and Admission fee $1.50 all ages, includes movie and swim (Mem- their families in the West and Northwest Hennepin Area. berships do not apply.) Perfect for birthday parties Questions, Services include information and referral, advocacy, counseling. call 561 -5448. Programs include social/ recreational clubs and education pro- THE ARISTOCATS - FEBRUARY 1 5 grams. Call Tracy at 933 -9105 for information and registering procedures. Join us on President's Day for a special movie and swim at the Bowling League - Join in on a league every Saturday morning. Community Center. First, see Disney's ''The Aristocats." For adults 1 6 years and older with mental handicaps who want Duchess the cat and her kittens stand to inherit the entire estate to improve their techniques, show off their skills, meet new of the millionaire mistress until theyfallpreytoaconnivingbutler friends and just have fun. Starts Jan. 30 - March 26, 10:00 am.- who is next in line for the inheritance. Movie times 1 e m and 12:00 p.m. at Doyles, 5000W. Broadway, Crystal. $14.00 league 2:30 p.m. (approximate running time l h hours) After the movie, fee, also $1.80 for each Saturday bowled. stayforaswim. Admissionfee$1.50allages, includes movie and swim. (Memberships do not apply). Questions, call 561 -5448. Friday Night Fever- A social/ recreational group for adults with FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR -MARCH 31 mental handicaps. The groups meets every Friday for new games, movies, field trips, plays, speakers and community ex- In Flight of the Navigator, a 12 year -old boy embarks on a periences at Northport School in Brooklyn Center, Jan. 29- fabulous flight around the country in an attempt to get backtohis March 25, 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Fee $16.00. own time. First see the movie. Movie times at 1 2:30 and2:45 p.m. Youth Connection - A program designed to promote recreation (Approximate running time 1'/z hours.) After the movie, stay for a activities for TMR teens, 12 -17 program will old The ears swim. Admission fee $1.50 all ages, includes movie and swim. y (Memberships do not apply). Refreshments will be sold March enhance socialization skills of teens through activities such as 31 is a school holiday. organized games, drama, singing, creative art and outdoor activities. Advanced registration fee, $20.00, call for information. Teen Action - This exciting social and recreational program is forEMRteenagers, 12 -17 years old. Theywillfocus on improving their leisure skills through field trips and community exper iences. Teen action meets every other weekat various locations. Teens must be able to work in a ratio of 1 staff to 8 participants. The club fee is $10.00 plus any cost for field trips and food. Call BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND for your schedule of events. Teen Action will meet every other The band is co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn week at various locations ... Join Us! Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is open to all post Saturday Sunshine Kids - A social/ recreational program de- high school age men and women. Practice is on Monday nights signed for children with mental handicaps. The club will be at North View Jr. High. New members are welcome. For more divided into groups, 4 -6 and 7 -11 years old Activities include: information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 561 - Arts /crafts, cooking, music and sports. Sunshine kids will meet 5448. Director Paul Schierenbeck. at Thorsen Community Center in Crystal, Saturdays, Jan. 30- BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HARMONETTES March 26, 9:30 am. -Noon. Fee $20.00 The Harmonettes are women over high school age who enjoy 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 ac- ' companied by a four piece band. There is a nominal registration fee. The group is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. For informa- tion call 561 -5448. Rehearsals are Mondays, 8:00 p.m. at GIFT CERTIFICATES Brooklyn Junior High School. New members are welcome. Need a gift idea? If you are tired of giving perfume Director Jane Vigue Wilson. or cologne for birthday and holiday gifts, or cannot MINI -500 TOURNAMENTS think of something original, get a parks and recrea- Minimum age 18 - No pre -sign up, just bring partner. Cost$2.50 tion gift certificate. Gift certificates are available in any monetary value and can be used toward class- per person and a non perishable food item. Food items will be es, trips, special events, and swimming. class- donated to the C.EAP. food shelves Minnesota state law Cates are available during office hours in the parks prohibits gambling and all players agree to abide by the rules of and recreation department at the Brooklyn Center the tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult volunteers rime Shingle Creek Parkway, on Saturday, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, and March 26, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at Community Center, Brooklyn Center, r, 6301 55 Shin For more iarkwa the Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek lion call 561 enter, 8. Parkway. Park and enter on the lower level. In case of inclement weather, call 561 -5448. 13 Swim Activities , Swim registration starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 1988. All other class registrations begin at 1:00 p.m. (Numbers will be given out one hour before registration.) WHEN REGI- STERING FOR SWIMMING LESSONS, PLEASE GIVE US NUM- BER OF CLASS. CHILDCARE SERVICE The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the ADULT SWIM LESSONS Community Center. The minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 750 per child per hour for each preschool child The ''PLAY Beginnerthru Swimmer level swim instruction for adult and high CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday 9:00 am. to 12:15 p.m. school age. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up beginning Jan. 4. Additional times may be noted in the on your strokes. Registration Fee $25.50/10 Lessons Classes description of Adult Classes. For further information call 561- 40 min. 5448. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS 135 Sat. Jan. 16 10:40 am. CC Lesson in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One 136 Tues. Jan. 19 7:45 p.m. CC parent must accompany the child in the water, preferably the 137 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:45 p.m. CC same parent each time. Registration Fee $17.00/10 Lessons. CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS Classes 30 min. 138 M & W Jan. 18 11:15 am. CC CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS 139 M & W Feb. 22 11:15 am. CC # Day Begins Time Location 110 Sat. Jan. 16 10:05 am. CC ADULT SUPER CHICKEN 111 Mon. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. NVJH Separate classes for those persons, high school age and up, who 112 Tues. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. CC have a real fear of water. Here is an opportunityto overcome that 113 Tues. Jan. 19 6:35 p.m. CC fear and learn to enjoy the sport. Registration Fee $25.50/10 114 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:00 p.m. CC Lessons. Super Chicken classes are held the same days and 115 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:35 p.m. CC times as adult lessons, see schedule. DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 116 M & W Jan. 18 10:05 am. CC SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS 117 M & W Feb. 22 10:05 am. CC American Red Cross swim lessons are for men and women ages 62 years and older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS have already learned, experience new skills or start right from Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not the beginning. We also have room for "Super Chickens" Registr- accompany the child in the water. The following lessons are ation Fee $25.50/10 Lessons. Classes same days and times as taught: Water Adjustment, Beginner and Advanced Beginner. adult lessons Brooklyn Center residents $12.75/10 Lessons. Average ratio of 5 students /instructor. Registration Fee ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS $17.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are # Day Begins Time Location physically and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a ratio of 118 Sat. Jan. 16 9:30 am. CC one student to one instructor. Registration Fee $17.00/10 119 Sat. Jan. 16 10:05 am. CC Lessons. Classes 30 min. 120 Mon. Jan. 18 6:00 p.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 121 Tues. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. CC 140 Sat. Jan. 16 9:30 am. CC 122 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:00 p.m. CC DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 123 M & W Jan. 18 9:30 am. CC Private swim lessons are available at the Community Center and 124 M & W Jan. 18 10:40 am. CC North View Jr. High for a fee of $9.00 /half hour. Call the 125 M & W Feb. 22 9:30 am. CC Community Center for further information, 561 -5448, ext 171. 126 M & W Feb. 22 10:40 am. CC DIVING CHILDREN SWIM LESSONS Beginning lessons onthel and3 meter springboard for children Red Cross Beginner through Swimmer. Instruction for boys and who are intermediate or better swimmers. Registration Fee girls ages 6 and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 $19.00/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min. students /instructor. Registration Fee $17.00/10 Lessons. # Day Begins Time Location Classes 30 min. 141 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:30 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 127 Sat. Jan. 16 10:40 am. CC BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY 128 Sat. Jan. 16 11:15 am. CC A Red Cross course for persons ages 1 1 and older. Skill in self 129 Mon. Jan. 18 6:35 p.m NVJH rescue, extensions and artificial respirations will be taught. 130 Mon. Jan. 18 7:10 p.m NVJH Students must pass a preliminary swimming test and must 131 Tues. Jan. 19 6:35 p. m. CC attend every class Absences will not be made up. Registration 132 Tues. Jan. 19 7:10 p.m. CC Fee $27.00/10 Lessons Classes 1 hour. 133 Thurs. Jan. 21 6:35 p.m CC # Day Begins Time Location 134 Thurs. Jan. 21 7:10 p.m CC 142 Tues. Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. CC 14 SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED ADVANCED LIFESAVING COURSE CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US A Red Cross course for persons ages 15 and older. Students Celebrate your birthday with us Come to the must be able to tread water, surface dive and swim 500 contin- Community Center on your birthday and with uous yards. CPR, Multi -Media First Aid and student guarding one paid admission or more (friend, family, time will also be part of the course. Attendance is required and etc.) you get in free. A great way to get into the absences will not be made up. Registration Fee $48.00/10 swim of things on your birthday. For more Sessions and include all materials needed. Classes 3 hours. z information call 561-5448. # Day Begins Time Location 143 Sun. Jan. 17 5:00 P.M. NVJH FITNESS TESTING Anyone interested in attaining good physical condition, look good and most importantly feel good, should determine their level of fitness. Your exercise program can be started by either a body composition test or an aerobic fitness test. Discover your —� percentage of body fat and your present aerobic fitness level. This is sponsored by Quality Fitness and the Brooklyn Center —__J Parks & Recreation Department. Registration Fee $6.00 Body Composition. $19.50 Aerobic Fitness Test Appointment times OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE L will be taken from 10:00 am. -2:00 p.m Cal 1561-5448. Ext. 171. Day Date Location This class is designed for adults interested in underwater diving Sat. Jan. 30 CC and who are comfortable in water. Each person must provide his own mask, fins and snorkel in the second lesson. Other equip- ment will be provided. Class is 6 hours in length and will meet _ once a week for 3 weeks Open water dives are a requirement of this class at an additional fee of approximately $99.00. On ` completion of this course P.A.D.I. certification will be awarded. vJ Registration Fee $100.00/3 Sessions This includes the text- book Instructor Russ Smith. F # Day Begins Time Location 144 Sun. Jan. 17 2:30 p.m CC SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS 145 Sun. Feb. 14 2:30 p.m CC January - Beat those winter blahs! Joinusfora " Beach Party ' on 1461 Sun. March 13 2:30 p.m CC Saturday, January 23, 1988 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. You can swim, listen to music, and compete in fun games and contests! Air SCUBA OPEN SWIM mattresses are welcome. Bring a picnic supper and eat by A special time to practice for those with scuba equipment only. poolside. Enjoy the warm tropical air at the Brooklyn Center Designed for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other Community Center Pool. Cost $1.50 (17 years & under), $2.00 interested person. Cost $1.00 per time. Thursday 8:30 -10:00 18 years & older). p.m. North View Jr. High beginning Jan. 7. FEBRUARY - A Valentine Special - On Sunday, February 14 NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM bring a friend for 140 with one paid admission. It's Saturday Night Live! Come to our Dive -In Movie and see Begins January 7 cost 75�. Thursday 7:30 8:30 p. m. "Back To The Beach" Air mattresses are encouraged. Be here on NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL Saturday, February20 at6:30 p.m. Cost 1.50 (17 years& under) The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th $2.00 (18 years & older). and Zane Avenue are available for rental at various times during MARCH - St. Patrick's Special - Wear green and swim for half the weekend. Call the Community Centerat561- 5448 forfurther price! Enjoy FREE popcorn on Saturday, March 19, 12:00 -9:00 information. Cost Pool $20.00 /per hour. Gym $6.00 /per hour. p.m. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL It 's Saturday Night Live! Saturday, March 26, 7:00 -10:00 p.m. The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your Come to participate in our Pool Olympics! Awards ceremony will school, group or party at various times during the week Call the follow the events! Cost $1.50 (17 years and under), $2.00 (18 years &older). Community Center at 561 -5448 for further information. Cost: $46.00 per hour. APRIL- Have fun at our Easter Egg Match on Saturday, April 2. Match your egg with the lucky number and win a prize. General LIFE. BE IN IT AND SWIM admission prices. Can you swim 10 miles? You may want to take advantage of this Keep up with the tradition. It's Saturday Night Live! Saturday, opportunity. All you need to do is obtain a card and fill it out on April 30, 7:00 -10:00 p.m. Cost$1.50 (17 years and under), $2.00 your own. Start by swimming 1 /4 mile at a time. Earn a Red Cross (18 years and older). certificate and patch. Mark your card after each time you swim. Begin today! Any questions about "Life. Be In It and Swim" Watch for further information distributed by the Parks and contact Gayle at 561 -5448. Recreation Department BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB MONTHLY REDUCED RATES - EFFECTIVE All boys and girls6 and up through college are invited tojoin the JANUARY 1 , 1988 Brooklyn Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Swimming Club, Attention All Swimmers for competitive swimming. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center First Monday, Second Wednesday, Third Friday and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments The Swim For Reduced Rates: swim club offers a wide ranging program for individuals for all Adult (18 & over) $1.50 levels of ability in competitive swimming For further information Youth (15 -17) 1.00 call 561 -5448, Ext 171. A free 2 week trial period is offered to Children (5 -14) .75 any interested swimmer who has never tried competitive swim- ming. * ** *NOT GOOD WITH COUPONS * * ** 15 ` Bulk Rate MrB OOKLYN U.S. Postage 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY PAID BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 ENTER Mpls. Mn. Permit No. 2170 TO: BROOKLYN CENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARKS AND RECREATION 1, All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation office in the Community Center beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 (numbers ADVISORY COMMISSION will be handed out at noon). Swim registration is separate - see box The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each below. month, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. This Commission advises the City * *Registration made by mail will not be accepted before Jan. 11. Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. No phone registrations. Donald Krefting Bud Sorenson, Chairperson Dave Skeels 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, Jan. 9, a person may sign Carl Manson Don Peterson LarryProbst Scott Burnes 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. -10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.- Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in the God 9:00 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility, and to the end that each may 4. Where Classes are limited, registration will be on the first has been serve basis. Persons arenotconsideredregistereduntilthefeehasbeen herein find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment paid. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel of adult life, and the campanionship of old age through h a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. classes or activities when an insufficient number of people sign up. 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation location. Dick Ploumen - Superintendent of Public Works 6. Should you find it necessary to switch sessions, it may be done if an Kathy Flesher- Program Supervisor Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor opening exists by paying a500 transferfee. All transfers must be done in Gayle Gardner Janssen - Aquatic Supervisor person atthe Community Center. Individual 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. Request for a refund must be made at least 24 hours REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. BEFORE the FIRSTclass session. There will be a $3.00 service charge. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE, MONDAY, JAN. 11. If you find it necessary to cancel after the first class, make your request 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 24 hours BEFORE the SECOND class. The class will be pro-rated plus there will be a $4.00 service charge. 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has Name already been reached will go on an waiting list. Additional classes may (Last) (First) be formed if there are sufficient requests and if space and competent instruction is available. 9. SeniorCitizens62 yearsand older,who are residents of Brooklyn Center Address may enjoy most activity classes at 1 /2 the registration fee. This does not (Zip) apply to supplies or special Senior Classes which are at a special - °te 10. Check schedule rot beginning date of each ciass. 11. Sorry, no trip refunds, unless cancelled by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Phone) (Work Phone) 12. Class attendance Is limited to participants. Spectators, including parents, are not allowed except with permission. This includes children. Activity For further information call 561 -5448. (Location) Swim registrations for Swimming Lessons which are to be conducted at Class # the Community Center Pool and North View Jr. High will begin Jan. 9 Time starting at 9:00 am. at the COMMUNITYCENTER. Mai I registrations will not be accepted for Swimming Lessons. (Numbers will be handed out at Class Day Amoun 8:00 am.)