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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 Edition 51 August 17 THE SOMETHING MORE CITY N WS TT R INCLUDES THE 1986 FALL BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BROCHURE 1986 ALL-AMERICA CITY Registration for Fall Classes Begins September 6. TIME SENSITIVE MAIL: See back page for information Deliver to homes by Aug. 29 CITY �`►"- CF OF 3 [ C ROOKLYN � � %N- V I I I AUGUST, 86 ENTERS 110.51 Thanks To All Please Drive With Caution Volunteers the school year begins, motor- ists are urged to drive with extra caution, especially near the intersec- Dear Community Vo /unfeers: tions and school crossings. Parents, with children riding bikes I would like to take this opportunity to thank the City's many volunteers for their to school, should also instruct the hard work and commitment which has made our community a better place in youngsters on the proper operation which to live. Volunteerism has fostered the development of a community of a bike. A high percentage of the partnership bringing together the public and private sectors of the City of riders are young and do not realize Brooklyn Center to face community challenges. the dangers of sudden changes of direction. Volunteers are a vital resource in our community and have contributed to the Motorists are also reminded to be health, education, welfare, recreation, enviromental and cultural services in the on the lookout for school patrols and City of Brooklyn Center to enrich the lives of our citizens. school buses. The spirit of volunteerism has contributed to the City being named as a 1986 All- When a school bus is stopped America City. The City of Brooklyn Center wishes to thank our volunteers for their and the yellow lights are flashing, a dedicated service and generosity of spirit. motorist must wait and cannot pass the bus. Also, when a school patrol Appre tively, flag is down, a motorist must wait until the flag is lifted prior to proceeding. Dean A. Nyquist ' �1 Housing Mayor, City of Brooklyn Center Grant Resolve Disputes Program Through Mediation Available The Brooklyn Center Housing and The Brooklyn Center Mediation Redevelopment Authority is admin- Project (BCMP), 5136 North Lilac istering Brooklyn Center's Housing Drive serves anyone living or working Rehabilitation Grant Program. in the north suburban Hennepin The program, which is funded with County area. Community monies, is intended to It is free. It is confidential. It is provide financial assistance to low fast, and it works. The phone � and moderate income households number for BCMP is 536 -1121. Cz Mediation is a nonthreatening, with the maintenance and repair of nonjudgmental way for community their homes. residents to settle disputes without Maximum qualifying incomes expense or delay. M(2dk)hM hM range from a household with one Mediation is based upon cooper- individual with an income of $15,250 ation and not competition, Rojec per year, to households with eight or Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 4 2 Finding Ways To Solve Problems, Along With Volunteer Involvement Results In All - America City Award Earlier this year, Brooklyn Center city government, along with the legal than 120 new families moving into was named one of nine 1986 All- and medical communities. the community during the past two America cities, in a competition at- AREAS OF CONCERN years. The influx of families has re- tracting 93 entries, and sponsored by Another area of concern in the stored the housing stock, and in- the Citizens Forum of Self Govern- community was the number of aging creased the school enrollment. ment, National Municipal League, residents living in under - utilized All of the problems were handled Inc., and USA Today. original homes, while few moderately by extensive community volunteer Applicants had to describe pro- priced homes were available for participation, and contributed greatly grams related to basic issues or pro- to Brooklyn Center being named an blems experienced in the Comm- Young families. This problem was re- Y g sulting in a deteriorating housing All-America City. unity, but not including those areas stock, and declining enrollment in which government is expected to re- two of four school districts serving Mediation solvewithin the general guidelines of Brooklyn Center. overall duties. Two responses were developed, Continued from Page 2 Included were discussionsofhow starting ith a g privately funded with both parties working towards a action was initiated and sustained, housing development called Brook- mutually agreeable settlement. and indicating whether innovative wood, which includes (in part, Mediation has been used suc- preventive and /or proactive pro- through tax increment financing) ren- cessfully in cases involving neigh - grams were implemented. Additional tal apartments and affordable town- bors; businesses and consumers; information included who led the ef- homes. landlords and tennants; family mem- fort; how the activity was financed; The second response, to help bers; acquaintances; juveniles; and which organizations became in- young families to buy homes avail- lenders and borrowers; business volved. able to seniors moving into Brook- partners; residents and agencies; PROBLEM AREAS wood, was a $2.25 million mortgage offenders and victims; friends and Brooklyn Center's entry focused bond offering lower interest rates. litigants. in on several problem areas experi- The result of these efforts have been Have a problem? Call BCMP at enced by the community in recent occupancy of Brookwood, and more 536-1121. years: an increasing number of sin- gle- parent households; the elderly _ and a growing concern over juvenile problems; stressful family relation- City of Brooklyn Center ships; and disputes between neigh- bors. These problems led residents CITY COUNCIL and community leaders to seek a new way to solve these problems and Dean Nyquist ........................ ............................... Mayor mediate disputes. Bill Hawes ..................... ............................... Councilman The result was the formation of the Gene Lhotka ................... ............................... Councilman Brooklyn Center Mediation Project in Celia Scott .................. ............................... Councilwoman June, 1983, to resolve disputes be- Rich Theis .................... ............................... Councilman tween neighbors; customers and 9 Gerald Splinter .................... ...........................City Manager retailers; employers and employees; SERVICE DIRECTORY family members; and with first time juvenile offenders. Emergency Number (24 Hours) Parralleling the indicated act POLICE- FIRE - MEDICAL ........................ ...................... 911 ivities, is the Brooklyn Peacemaker Police (non- emergency, information) .............................. 561 -5443 Center, which opened In 1984, to City Hall Offices ....................... ........................ 561 -5440 serve as an "umbrella" to serve the (Monday - Friday — 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) needs of adults and young people Community Center ..................... ........................ 561 -5448 with significant personal problems. A CITY OFFICES wide range of human services is 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway offered from a significant joint effort Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 by churches, community volunteers, 3 Please Be Patient When You Call For the general information of The obvious problems occur proper department. The switch - residents who call the Brooklyn during peak calling times, severe board is answered Monday thru Center City offices, the current phone weather and emergencies, or when Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. system has seven incoming lines, callers are not sure which particular The Emergency Number is 911; and two lines from the Community department they need, and may ask the Police nonemergency number is Center. questions of the operator. 561 -5443; the City Hall number is Although the system is designed A similar waiting problem can 561 -5440; and the Community Cen- to receive all the incoming calls, the occur if your call is answered and ter number is 561 -5448. operator can answer only one call at then forwarded to a specific depart - a time. If the phone rings six times at ment, but no one answers the phone the Community Center, it is then auto- in that department. Since employees Need Help In matically forwarded back to the in that particular department may be Human Services? switchboard. out of the office and in the field, and if Waiting callers hear the phone the secretary is busy with another ring until the operator is able to re- call, it may seem that the phone is not spond. Usually, the operator can being properly answered. In this respond and forward the calls to the case, the switchboard operator will N necessary depatments quickly, and try to take a message. However if H several calls are being 1 H those waiting will hear a few rings 9 handled, this before an answer. may not be possible. — — H S r In addition, the system is exper- i C iencing some external problems, be- BROOKLYN CENTER yond the control of the City. At times �— — t J the phone will ring many times with- HENNEPIN COUNTY CRIME out an answer; however, the call may not even be ringing at City Hall. If this PREVENTION happens to you, please hang up and FUND call again. Under other conditions, resi- dents are asked to be patient. If The Northwest Hennepin you are having problems with the Human Services Council (NWHHSC) call being answered, if possible, 7323 -58th Avenue North, Crystal, is please call back in a short period a planning and coordinating agency v of time. And please report all for human services in northwest 0 Q problems to the switchboard suburban Hennepin County. 2 operator. 561 -6649 Q�� If you need help or information For more efficient service, on emergency food, shelter, clo- rY SERV \G re-e state your concern and the oper- thing; child care; family counseling; ator will connect you with the or any other human service issue, r ___________________________ --- please call 536 -0327. Send check or money order to: CRIME PREVENTION FUND 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Program Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 I Continued from Page 2 Yes! I want to help, enclosed is my contribution $5 $10 $15 $ more individuals having a maximum I would like to help in some way, please call me when you need assistance. i annual income of $27,200. For additional information re- NAME _ i garding the program and the re- ADDRESS _._ -__ quired qualifications, please call Brad Hoffman at the Brooklyn Center ZIP _ PHONE I City Hall, 561 -5440, during normal L______.______ ____ business hours. 4 Licensing R Ap To Pets in Communit An article prepared by the You can teach your children But your pet can't tell a police Humane Society of the United States your name and address or tuck a officer your address or pull out an ID points out a rather obvious fact note with the information into his or card. regarding pets, as follows: her pocket... The only place your pet can carry the information that will get it safely home is around its neck. A collar with your name and address Brook Center and up-to-date license can help get your h pet home safely. In the community, animals run - � \ Wing at large may be impounded, and will not be released until all proper fees are paid. The animal ordinance is being enforced in the community by Code Enforcement Officers, who are L < responsible for picking up stray Years dogs and other animals. The CEO's AW will transport the impounded anim- als to Funk Animal Hospital for ken- o neling and care services. 1986 In order to retrieve the impounded animal, the owner should go directly to the Brooklyn Center Police Department, prior to retrieving the pet from impound at ( ALL-AOOCRICA C17Y the Funk Animal Hospital. As a reminder, dog licenses cost $5 for male or female dogs, and E arle Brown Days $3 for neutered male or spayed female dogs. All dogs must be vac- cinated for rabies, and proof of rabies vaccination must be pres- 75th Anniversary Activities ente L to obtain a license. Licenses can be purchased at the Police Department between 8:00 Set For September 14 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday throughout the year. A Brooklyn Center's 75th Anniver- official force of the sheriff of Henne- delinquent dog license fee of $15 is sary Celebration activities continue pin County and their families, held on charged if the unlicensed dog is with a "Major Event of Great His- the Earle Brown Farm on September picked up. No such charge is made if torical Significance ", set for Sunday, 14, 1924. Everyone is welcome to the owner is late in purchasing a September 14, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in attend and participate. license. Licenses should be Central Park. The closing ceremonies for the renewed in coordination with rabies The afternoon activities include 75th Anniversary Celebration will shots, either every two or three musical entertainment; demonstra- occur October 4, with dinner and years. tions of old -time crafts; a display of dancing at the new Ramada Hotel in Residents are also advised that antique cars; old- fashioned games; Brooklyn Center. For additional de- dogs cannot be allowed to run at food booths; and much more. The tails, please call the City Hall, 561- large. Animals must be on the activities are co- sponsored by the 5440, during normal business hours. owner's property or under restraint Brooklyn Historical Society, and the Note: Anniversary memorabilia at all times. 75th Anniversay Celebration Com- is still available. Commemorative Owners of pets are reminded to mittee. mugs, caps, pens and lapel pins pick up after their dogs and cats in The event is patterned after a can be purchased by contacting their own yards, as well as in public homecoming celebration of the City Hall. areas, including parks. 5 1986 FALL PARKS & RECREATION BROCHURE Adult Activities 25 LBS. PLUS LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD This very popular class is unique and very different because you must be at least Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. 25 LBS. or more overweight) All you need is extra pounds, a sense of humor, Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. loose clothes and a need to TRY AGAIN! Together exercise, talk, exercise, laugh Brooklyn Junior High School (BJHS), 7400 Noble Ave. N. and support each other while trying to lose those LBS.! Wear comfortable clothes Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center (BPCAC), 5600 -85th Ave. N. and bring a mat. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. Kathleen Ketterhagen * 11. Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N. # Day Begins Time Location Fair Oaks School, 5600 -65th Ave. N. 11 Mon. Sept. 22 6:30 p.m. Evergreen Garden City School, 3501 -65th Ave. N. 12 Thurs. Sept. 25 7:30 p.m. NVJH Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. North View Jr. High School (NVJH), 69th & Zane Ave. N. TRIMNASTICS Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N. Exercises to strengthen, improve muscle tone and flexibility for all parts of your Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Drive body will be taught. Stomach, hips and thigh exercises are all part of the fun! No Park Center High School (PCHS), 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. dancing will be done; exercises are choreographed to music. Dress comfortably Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N. and bring a mat to evening classes. For class # 15 and 16, an additional 20 minutes will be offered for 8 weeks to persons interested in an extended workout. CHILDCARE SERVICE Add $5.25 to the fee, begins the third week of class. Registration Fee $12.50/10 T Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson # 13, NancyCandea #'s 14 -16. The "PLAY CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, # Day Begins Time Location programs, meetings orswimming at the Community Center. The minimum age is 6 13 Thurs. Sept. 18 10:30 a.m. CC months. The cost is 65C per child per hour for each preschool child. The "PLAY- 14 Thurs. Sept. 25 5:15 P.M. Evergreen CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday9:00 a.m, to 12:15 p.m. beginning Sept.8. 15 Mon. Sept. 29 6:30 p.m. Garden City Additional times maybe noted In the description of Adult Classes. Forfurther 16 Wed. Oct.1 6:35 p.m. Earle Brown information call 561 -5448. WOMEN'S BEGINNING AEROBICS Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, why not this aerobic Chlorine treated water CAN discolor swim suits; sorry we are not dance class! If your interest is getting into shape and have never exercised or responsible. found other classes to hard to follow this is it! Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Kathleen Ketterhagen. # Day Begins Time Location SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE 17 Mon. Sept. 22 7:30 p.m. Evergreen Afun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and older. You do not 18 Wed. Sept. 24 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Please furnish doctor's name LOW IMPACT AEROBICS and number when registering. Registration Fee $6.75/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. This unique COED class is for individuals who have never exercised before orfor # Day Begins Time Location anyone who has tried aerobics and because of age, weight or medical reasons 1 Tues. Sept. 16 9:15 a.m. CC would like a modified class. The heart rate is still elevated to the proper limits, but 2 Thurs. Sept. 18 10:15 a.m. CC one foot is always maintained on the floor, and the large bouncing removed. Registration Fee$12.50 /10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s AQUA EXERCISE 19 -20, Marsha Krey # 21. Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You do not need to be a # Day Begins Time Location swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating 19 Mon. Sept. 15 10:30 a.m. CC experience through this unique approach to exercise with music. Some aerobics 20 Tues. Sept. 16 5:15 p.m. CC will also be included. Instructors Jan Neitzert #'s 3, 5 & 8. Renee Youngberg #'s 4, 21 Mon. Sept. 22 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane 6 -7. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $12.50/10 WEEKS -50 MIN. WOMEN'S EXERCISE & AEROBIC DANCE # Day Begins Time Location 3 Tues. Sept. 16 10:15 a.m. CC The class is fun, challenging and includes AEROBIC movements in dance 4 Tues. Sept. 16 7:20 p.m. NVJ H combinations. This class is a physical fitness program that offers complete and 5 Thurs. Sept. 18 9:15 a.m. CC effective conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. It's a combination of dancing CLASSES TWICE A WEEK, $12.50/5 WEEKS -50 MIN. forthe fun of it and dancing for more EN ERGY EVERYDAY! No dance background 6 T & TH Sept. 16 6:30 p.m. NVJH necessary. Babysitting available for morning classes - see Childcare Service. 7 T & TH Oct. 21 6:30 p.m. NVJH Fitness experts encourage participants to register for 2 days per week if CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, $7.00/10 WEEKS -30 MIN. possible. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor 8 Tues. Sept. W 16 1 1:30 a.m. CC Bev Wilson #'s 22 -24, Marsha Krey #'s 25, 28, 29, Jolene Morris # 26 -27. # Day Begins Time Location 22 Mon. Sept. 15 9:30 a.m. CC AQUA EXERCISE WORKOUT - NEW 23 Tues. Sept. 16 7:15 p.m. CC If swimming laps isn't your forte, try this. Aerobics, strengthing, stretching -and no 24 Thurs. Sept. 18 9:30 a.m. CC sweat! You should be comfortable treading water to join us - a step up from aqua 25 Sat. Sept. 20 10:00 a.m. NVJH exercise. This new coed class involves independent movement in deep water as 26 Mon. Sept. 22 5:30 p.m. Palmer Lake part of a vigorous workout. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. 27 Wed. Sept. 24 5:30 p.m. Palmer Lake Instructor Jan Neitzert. 28 Thurs. Sept. 25 5:30 p.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 29 Thurs. Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. NVJH 9 Wed. Sept. 17 7:30 p.m. NVJH WOMEN'S AEROBIC WORKOUT AQUA EXERCISE - 25 LBS. PLUS For individuals who have participated in aerobic classes and are ready for a more A popular class, unique and different because you must be at least 25 lbs. invigorating workout. Includes warm -up, aerobic dances, cool down and spot overweight to participate! Swimming skills are not necessary. Registration Fee exercises for problem areas to music. Wear jogging shoes and exercise clothes. $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. Registration Fee $14.00/5 weeks. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Jolene Morris. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 10 Wed. Sept. 17 6:30 p.m. NVJH 6 30 M & W Sept. 22 6:30 p.m. Palmer Lake 31 M & W Oct. 27 6:30 p.m. Palmer Lake ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED MEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE The Parks and Recreation Department has a Men's Fall Volleyball League. Interested teams and individuals should call 561 -5448 and place their names on a YOGA mailing list. If enough interest is shown, an organizational meeting will be Take a break from the usual calisthenic classes TRY Bikram's Yoga. Don't be scheduled. fooled, you'll still get a great workout. Yoga builds strength and stamina, increases MIXED VOLLEYBALL flexibility and rejuvenates the entire system. You'll feel relaxed and refreshed. Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and playfun low Registration Fee $17.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kathleen key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. Activity fee is 500 per person, per Ketterhagen. # Day Begins Time Location session. No organized teams, please. 32 Wed. Sept. 24 6:00 p.m. Willow Lane Day Begins Time Location Wed. Oct. 1 7:30 p.m. BCHS WOMEN'S CONDITIONING JUDO Physical conditioning to look and feel better. The weight training machine and For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills or more flexibility program provide a well- rounded fitness program. It is tailored to advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 6th Degree Black Belt, provides individual needs and provides you with the information you need to set up and complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join the Brooklyn Center pace workouts for future use. This program emphasizes conditioning, endurance Judo Club, which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held in North View Jr. High and years of healthy living. Class meets Monday and Wednesday for 5 weeks in the Wrestling Room. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes hour. Class *39 Community Center Exercise room. Babysitting available - see Childcare Service. Beginning; Class # 40 Advanced; For Adults and Children. Asst. Instructor Steve Registration Fee $18.00/5 weeks. Classes 1 hour. Johnson, 2nd Degree Black Belt. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 33 M & W Sept. 15 1:00 P.M. CC 39 Thurs. Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. NVJH 34 M & W Oct. 20 1:00 P.M. CC 40 Thurs. Sept. 25 8:00 P.M. NVJH MEN'S CONDITIONING - NEW SEE & SKI SHOW & LUNCHEON An introductory class designed to be simple yet challenging. Goals and objectives Are you interested in learning to ski? Or are you a seasoned skier? Get into the ski will be to improve the participant's flexibility, strength, and stamina. The instructor of things with the annual ski show and luncheon. Highlights include a ski fashion will introduce activities which promote and increase personal fitness. Area of show, ski programs and representatives from all the local areas. No children (17 & concentration will be: weight training, isometrics, running and general stretching under) will be allowed at the program. Registration deadline is Nov. 12. If you routines. Registration Fee $14.00/10 weeks. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bob Rocca are unable to attend but would like to receive the weekly trip information, call the # Day Begins Time Location Parks and Recreation Department. Registration Fee $7.00/1 Session. Class 3 35 Tues. Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. BCHS hours. PRENATAL FITNESS # Day Date Time Location 41 Wed. Nov. 19 11:30 a.m. BPCAC A class simple enough for safety but challenging enough to improve your flexibility. strength and stamina. You will learn exercises to encourage the correct DOG OBEDIENCE use of your body as it slowly changes. Keep fit for a healthier delivery and easier This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at least 6 months comeback. Please check with your doctor and bring a written OK to the first old. This course will teach you how to work with your dog in order to teach him session. Registration cee $16.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor social behavior and self - discipline. For more information, call Stanley Orr, 533 - Bev Wilson. 5207. Registration Fee $22.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 36 Tues. Sept. 16 6:15 p.m. CC 42 Thurs Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. Northport FIT OR FAT SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION Take a look at Covert Bailey's innovative system for optimum fitness and health in this introductory lecture. Points covered will be: BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE *Why we need aerobic activities. For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on the side lines *How to pick a good program. and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Polka and *Why body weight isn't important but percentage of body fat is. Schottische. Be ready for the next Wedding Dance or a night out on the town! * "Getting the Fat Out" slide show. Registration Fee $23.00/8 Sessions. Class 1 hour. Instructor Les Eck. Trained by Covert Bailey, Kathleen Ketterhagen, fitness and health instructor, will # Day Begins Time Location be the presenter. Registration Fee $2.50/1 Session. Class 1 hour. 43 Wed. Oct. 1 7:30 p.m. Earle Brown # Day Date Time Location 37 Tues. Sept. 16 7:00 p.m. BCHS SPECIALTY BALLROOM CLASS FIT OR FAT TARGET DIET - NEW Aone night class featuring the old tyme dance- MUZURKAwill be taught. Previoug L dance experience is not necessary. Registration Fee$6.00 /percouple /1 Session. Learn Covert Bailey's innovative system for optimum fitness and health. The Class 1 hour. Instructor Les Eck. licensed Fit or Fat instructor will give an indepth look at lowering body fat. She will # Day Date Time Location show you nutrition gimmicks, how to read food labels, analyze your diet, modify 44 Wed. Nov. 12 8:30 p.m. Earle Brown recipes, set realistic fitness goals and learn about exercise programs best for you. One session will meet at a local restaurant to learn restaurant survival. (Meal cost on your own.) The class will be fun and full of facts to help you make intelligent BREAK AWAY choices for your health! Please bring a notebook, pencil, calculator and Fit or Fat Target book to class. The last session meets mid March for a refresher class. Come join the fun on these special Adult outings planned by the Recreation Registration Fee $24.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 1 /2 hours. Instructor Kathleen Departments of Brooklyn Center and Crystal. Trips depart from Brooklyn Center Ketterhagen. Community Center and the Crystal Pool. Participants wishing to board the bus at # Day Begins Time Location Crystal, registerat Crystal Recreation Department. Registration taken in person or 38 Tues. Sept. 30 7:00 p.m. BCHS by mail on a first -come basis. Sorry, no refunds, phone reservations, or children. Not all information available at time of printing. For detailed information about the WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE trips listed below or to be placed on the "Break Away' mailing list, call 561 -5448, Open toall post high school agewomen. Recreation and Power divisions with Fall ext. 170. and Winter Leagues. Games are played Tuesday evenings at North View and Sept. 25 - Duluth. Deadline to register, Sept. 11, space permitting. Cost of Orchard Lane Schools. For more information, call Sue at 561-5448. $34.00 per person includes: transportation, coffee stop, lunch, Glensheen Mansion and shopping. WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL Oct. - To be announced. A night of fun volleyball for women (post high school age). Bring a friend or come Nov. 20 - Ordway. Steve Allen in witty conversation accents familiar alone. An enjoyable time plus good exercise. Please, no organized teams. No melodies played with a big band. charge. Runs through December 16. Gym time 2 hours. Dec. 10 - Chanhassen. Matinee & lunch to see the musical, "My Fair Day Begins Time Location Lady ". Tues. Sept. 23 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown 7 ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED KNOW YOUR CAMERA *STENCILING - NEW If you're not getting the results you want out of your camera, this class is for you. This is an art anyone can do! The main class emphasis will be on fabric stenciling Use of camera, film, meter, filters will be covered. The art of flash, close up and but the technique can be applied to other surfaces. Participants will also learn to photographing people will also be discussed. Registration Fee $12.00/3 cuttheir own stencils. Finished projectswill be shown and demonstrated. Bring to Sessions. Class length 2 hours. Instructor Elizabeth Herberg. class: sharp pointed X -ACTO or utility knife, extra fine point permanent marking # Day Begins Time Location pen,andl sheet fine grain sandpaper. Please allow$1.75 for additional materials 45 Thurs. Oct. 23 6:00 p.m. BCHS to be purchased at class. Registration fee $3.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Joanne Holzknecht. DARKROOM TECHNIQUES # Day Date Time Location Learn to mix chemicals, tell negative contrast and develop black and white film. 56 Wed, Oct.1 6:30 p.m. CC Each student will make an excellent print from his own negative. Fee includes 57 Mon. Nov. 10 12:45 p.m. CC chemicals. Upon completion of the class, students will be eligible to use the Community Center darkroom. BECAUSE OF MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR *TEDDYBEARS - NEW THIS CLASS, REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN ONE Make an Old Fashioned Wool Teddybear. This 17" button jointed teddybear is WEEK BEFORE FIRST CLASS BEGINS. Registration Fee $21.00/4 Sessions made of close woven wool fabric. Use a favorite old wool coat or skirt tweed, Class length 3 hours. Instructor Elizabeth Herberg. herringbone, plaid or plain wool. Bring scissors, needle, pins and thread to first # Day Begins Time Location class. (Second class you will need buttons, extra long needle and poly stuffing.) 46 Sat. Sept. 20 9:30 a.m. CC Registration Fee $6.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Pat Wiswell. PHOTO LAB ORIENTATION 5 Day Begins Time Location 58 Thurs. Oct. 2 7:00 p.m. CC For people who have taken darkroom instruction at other facilities and are 59 Mon. Nov. 10 7:00 p.m. CC experienced in darkroom procedures. Participants will be eligible to rent the darkroom lab during Community Center hours. PRE- REGISTRATION IS POTTERY NECESSARY AT LEAST 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO EACH TEST DATE. The class is designed to teach the basic skills of throwing and hand building. The Registration Fee $3.00. Community Center offers a unique opportunity to practice your new skills by # Day Date Time Location including in the registration fee clay for projects, unlimited studio practice time 47 Sat. Sept. 20 12:30 p.m. CC and firing fees. Bring a work shirt to the first class. Please allow about $6.00 for 48 Sat. Oct. 4 12:30 p.m. CC purchasing of tools. Registration Fee $35.00/7 Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. *COUNTRY DOLL - NEW # Day Begins Time Location 60 Tues. Sept. 16 6:30 p.m. CC Make this sweet doll for your favorite little person or can also be used as a shelf 61 Tues. Nov. 4 6:30 p.m. CC sitter. Please allow $1.50 for a starter kit to be purchased at the first class. Bring to class: pair of sharp pointed scissors, sewing and embroidery needle. The doll is LAB & FIRING PRIVILEGES simple to construct and can be completed in a few hours. Babysitting avalable for Open to persons who have completed a Pottery Class at the Community Center or day class - see Childcare Service. Registration Fee $5.50/2 Sessions. Classes 2 have had previous experience and are familar with equipment. Lab may be used hours. Instructor Joanne Holzknecht. on an unlimited basis otherthan class time and students may have pieces fired in # Day Begins Time Location the seven week period. The lab program is designed for individuals who want to 49 Mon. Sept. 29 12:45 p.m. CC work independently. Clay may be purchased at the Community Center. Arrange 50 Mon. Oct. 13 7:00 p.m. CC your own time to work in the lab during the 7 weeks, no instruction. Starting week *DOLLHOUSE FURNISHINGS- NEW corresponds with pottery class schedule at Community Center. Registration Fee $25.00/7 Weeks for new lab students. For returning participants, please check Enter the fascinating world of dollhouse miniatures, the third largest hobby with instructor. enjoyed by both men and women. Learn how to create almost anything from what # Day Begins Time Location you already have in the house! Through this creative show - and -tell demonstration, 82 TO BE ARRANGED you will learn how to furnish a whole dollhouse from practically nothing. The # Day Begins Time Location second class will be spent creating your own furnishings. Bring a pencil and 63 TO BE ARRANGED notebook to class. Registration Fee $6.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Carol Kleven. # Day Begins Time Location 51 Wed. Oct.8 7:00 p.m. CC ADAPTED RECREATION 52 Sat. Nov. 8 10:00 a.m. CC The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Plymouth, *MAGIC ART -OIL PAINTING Robbinsdale, and West Hennepin Community Center. West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving mentally handicapped Oil painting made easy! Anyone with a desire to paint can, with the Magic Art and developmentally delayed individuals and their families in the West and Method. Beginnerto intermediate hobby artists will learn howto use large brushes Northwest Hennepin area. Services include information and referral, advocacy, and a unique palette knife toCOMPLETEa fine oil painting in this 4hourworkshop. counseling. Programs include social/recreational clubs and education programs. The instructor is an accredited Magic Art instructor who teaches the William Call Tracy at 933 -9105 for information and registering procedures. Alexander Technique as seen on Channel 2. Supplies furnished except for the Bowling League -Join in on a league every Saturday morning. Foradults 16 years picture frame. Bring clean paint rags to class. Painting for each workshop on and older with mental handicaps, who want to improve their techniques, show off display. BECAUSE OF MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS, REFUND their skil Is, meet new friends and just have fun. Starts Sept. 27 -Nov. 22, 10:00 a.m. - REQUESTS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK BEFORE WORK- 12:00 p.m. $14.00 league fee, also $1.80 for each Saturday bowled. SHOP. Registration Fee $21.0011 Session. Class 4 hours. Instructor Carol Reile, Friday Night Fever - A social /recreational group for adults with mental Nandi- # Day Date Time Location caps. The group meets every Friday for new games, movies, field trips and 53 Sat. Sept. 27 1:30 p.m. CC community experiences at Northport School in Brooklyn Center, Sept. 26- Nov.21, 54 Thurs. Oct. 23 6:00 p.m. CC 55 Wed. Nov. 12 6:00 p.m. CC 7:00 9:00 p.m. Fee $16.00. *SAMPLES ON DISPLAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER. 8 Senior Adult Activities If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy Flesher, SWIMMING POOL Senior Adult Coordinator at 561 -5448. Senior adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years SENIOR HAPPENINGS and older, at a special rate of $7 00 for 3 months. Application may be made at the Community Center desk. Non - residents and resident seniors not interested in Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation membership may swim for $1.25 per time - single admission. Department. The "Senior Happenings" tells activities going on at the clubs, in the community and outings offered. Call for yours today! SWIM LESSONS TRANSPORTATION See Adult Swim Lessons in the Swim Section of this brochure. Mini - coaches and transit buses will provide transportation to city sponsored COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS activities, congregate dining and major shopping excursions from Brooklyn Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years and older who enjoy Center apartment complexes. A donation of $1.00 round trip is asked; however, getting away once a month on day or overnight trips. Trips will include tours, those unable to make a donation will not be turned away. For information, contact attending stage productions, ball games, horse racing and other popularevents. If Judy Raether - 537 -4534 Ext. 33. you are interested in such outings and meeting new friends from the surrounding SOCIAL CLUBS area, join us. Deadline dates listed are on a space permitting basis only. Refunds aregiven only ifthetrip is cancelled ora substitute can befound to take your place. Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Bus departs and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center. All information for t Department. Transportation to both locations is available through the Five Cities each trip not available at time of printing, call for complete information. Transportation program from Brooklyn Center apartment complexes. See Transportation. Oct. 8 - Mayowood and Mantorville, cost per person - $22.00 + Leisure Time Club - meets Wednesdays throughout the year from Noon -3:00 Oct. 24 - Ice Capades, Met Center p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. There are no dues or club Nov. - To be announced requirements to belong. Kitty contributions are made by participants for coffee, tea and miscellaneous supplies. Dec.3 -6- Kansas City Lights - See the city transformed into a Christmas wonderland of colored lights. Horse drawn carriage ride, Brooklyn Twins Club - meets the 1 st & 3rd Friday of each month, September - Truman Library and Museum are a few of the highlights of this June at Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt North. Membership dues are $2.00 trip. Call 561 -5448 for brochure. annually per person. Any persons 55 years of age or older may join. Only one spouse must meet the age requirements. Singles and couples WELCOME! BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING GIFT TRUNK Free screening is done at the following areas: Acraft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. Membership is limited Community Center - Last Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members of either Leisure Time or Brooklyn Twins. For more information call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit the Gift Trunk on CEAP - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. the 1 st Wednesdayofthe month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.The "trunk" will also be West Fire Station - Monday - Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. & Saturday & Sunday, open on Saturday, Sept. 6, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE T.A.P. See Adult Activities for information. Telephone Assistance Program for elderly and handicapped who live alone. The CLASSES program has helped several persons with immediate needs in some cases Emergency situations. If you are interested in the program for yourself or a friend, Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and over may registerfor most classes at yzthe contact a TAP clerk at 535- 2225. We really care about our participants! Sponsored registration fee. This does not apply to classes requiring supplies or Senior Aqua by the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Exercise. Teen Activities GIRL'S INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS CO-REC Students must have passed Advanced Apparatus. The intermediate level offers Looking for something to do on Friday Nights ? ?? Why not try Co -Rec? Activities more advanced skills in tumbling, apparatus and floor exercises. The beginning include basketball, gymnastics, swimming, foosball, bumper -pool, volleyball, ( novice) compulsory routines will betaught. Registration Fee$1 6.00/10 Sessions. music and more.Co-Rec isopen toall Brooklyn CenterJr. High residents and their Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructor Marcia Swanson. friends regardless of what school district you are in. Listen to school # Day Begins Time Location announcements and watch fordetailsin the Post to find out when this great activity 64 Sat. Sept. 20 12:30 p.m. NVJH begins! Fee $1.00 /per time. Friday nights from 7 -10:00 p.m. at North View Jr. High School. TEEN UPDATE HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Teen Update is the newsletter putout by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation The eerie caverns of North View Jr. High will be the location for a bewitching Department. It will tell about junior high activities going on including Co -Rec evening of fun on Friday, October 24, 1986. Activities for the 3rd Annual specials, dances, classes, ski trips and more. Teen Update will be available in Halloween Spooktacular include game booths, contests, movies, music, prizes junior high school offices beginning in October. Students may also call the Parks and more. If you dare, call the Parks and Recreation Dept.at561 -5448 orpick upa and Recreation Department at 561 -5448 to get their names on the 1986 -87 flyer in the school office for more goulish details. For grades 7 -9. mailing list. SADIE HAWKINS DANCE NORTH VIEW TEEN SOCIAL COUNCIL Don'tmiss theSadie Hawkins Danceon Friday, December5from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The council is made up of representatives from each grade and is responsible for at North View (69th & Zane). The dance features one of the hottest sound and light planning social activities for North View Co -Rec and Dances. Applications can be shows in the area. Special highlight is the jailhouse. So, get your friends together picked up in the school office. Fill out and return to office. Deadline to apply is and catch Dance Fever! Fee $2.00 /per person. October 10. TEEN ACTION A new and exciting social /recreation program designed to promote and provide BACK TO SCHOOL BASH activities for teenagers with mental handicapsages 12-16. The group will focus on improving their leisure skills through activities such as field trips, music, organized Got the back to School Blahs? Get your friends together and come to the third games and community experiences. The program meets every other week. annual Back to School Bash on October 3,7-10:00 p.m. The Back To School Bash Sponsored by the Northwest suburbs of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, kicks off the 1986 -87 Co- Rec program. Registration Fee $1.00/1 Session.3 hours. Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, New Hope and West Hennepin Community Center. 9 Days and times vary, so call 933 -9105 for a schedule of events and registration information. Children's Activities GIRL'S BEGINNING TUMBLING GYMSTERS II A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an oppor- Gymsters II is a continuation of Gymsters I. Children will learn more advanced tunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and headstands. moves on the low balance beam, tumbling and bars. For preschool children 4 and Girls new to our program must register for this class before taking the more up who have taken Gymsters I class. Class ratio 8 students /instructor. Registra- advanced class. For grades K -6. Registration Fee $13.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 tion Fee $16.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Linda Schiesl. hour. Instructors Tracey Gustafson # 65. Nancy Candea #'s 66 -68. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 80 Sat. Sept. 20 8:45 a.m. NVJH 65 Sat. Sept. 20 12:05 p.m. NVJH 81 Sat. Sept. 20 10:25 a.m. NVJH 66 Thurs. Sept. 25 4:10 p.m. Evergreen 67 Mon. Sept. 29 4:35 p.m. Garden City WIGGLES AND GIGGLES 68 Tues. Sept. 30 3:15 p. m. Palmer Lake An exercise class for parent and child ages 2 1 /2 -5. Some exercises, alittledancing, stunts, tricks, and most of all wiggling and giggling and lots of fun for everyone! GIRL'S ADVANCED TUMBLING Wear play clothes and a smile. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 45 Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. Girls will have the opportunity to min. Instructor Linda Schiesl. learn handsprings, one - handed and dive cartwheels. Grades 1 and up. Registra- # Day Begins Time Location tion Fee $13.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marcia Swanson. 82 Sat. Sept. 20 11:15 a.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 69 Sat. Sept. 20 10:05 a.m. NVJH RHYTHMS AND TUMBLING GIRL'S BEGINNING APPARATUS Beginning tumbling stunts and patterns for coordination will be taught. For preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by Dec. 1986. Registration Fee Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to registerforthis class. $12.75/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Anna Venegas. Skills such as mounts, turns and stunts will be taught at the beginning level on the # Day Begins Time Location use of the balance beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting horse. For grades 1 83 Mon. Sept. 29 4:55 p.m. Willow Lane and up. Registration Fee $13.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Marcia Swanson. TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET 1 # Day Begins Time Location Children will have an opportunity to participate in beginning ballet movements 70 Sat. Sept. 20 9:00 a.m. NVJH and simple tap steps. For preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by Dec. 71 Wed. Sept. 24 6:15 p.m. BCHS 1986. Registration Fee $12.75/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea. GIRL'S ADVANCED APPARATUS # Day Begins Time Location Students must have passed Beginning Apparatus in order to registerfor this class. 84 Thurs. Sept. 25 6:30 p.m. Evergreen Girls will continue to work on various jumps and leaps and will learn more 85 Tues. Sept. 30 5:15 p.m. Palmer Lake advanced gymnastic stunts. For grades 2 and up. Registration Fee $16.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructor Marcia Swanson. TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET 11 # Day Begins Time Location For preschool children 4 and up who have had at least one year previous Tap and 72 Sat. Sept. 20 11:10 a.m. NVJH Ballet training. Students will continue with ballet fundamentals and learn new 73 Wed. Sept. 24 7:15 p.m. BCHS combinations. Registration Fee $12.75/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea. GIRL'S INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS # Day Begins Time Location See Teen Activities for description. 86 Mon. Sept. 29 5:40 p.m. Garden City BOY'S TUMBLING TINY TOT CREATIVE DANCE - NEW A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an The class gives an opportunity to participate in creative expression, rhythms and opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, headstands, handstands, etc. For dance. The emphasis is on developing physical skills, imagination and self - grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $13.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors expression. For preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by Dec. 1986. Bryon Hough # 74, Nancy Candea # 75. Registration Fee $12.75/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Nancy Candea. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 74 Sat. Sept. 20 9:00 a.m. NVJH 87 Wed. Oct. 1 5:45 p.m. Earle Brown 75 Wed. Oct. 1 4:40 p.m. Earle Brown CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ BOY'S BEGINNING APPARATUS Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy the freedom of creative expression Skills will be taught at the beginning level on the use of the rings, bars, and rope. combined with modern jazz movements. Forgrades 1 -6. (Children in kindergarten Boys MUST have taken the Beginning Tumbling course offered by the Brooklyn who have previous dance training may register.) Registration Fee $12.75/10 Center Parks and Recreation Department in order to register for this class. Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Anna Venegas #88, NancyCandea #'s89, Registration Fee $13.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Bryon Hough. 90• # Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location 76 Sat. Sept. 20 10:15 a.m. NVJH 88 Mon. Sept 29 3:15 p.m. Willow Lane 89 Tues. Sept. 30 4:20 p.m. Palmer Lake GYMSTERS I 90 Wed. Oct. 1 3:50 p.m. Earle Brown Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's motor skills and TAP AND BALLET coordination. Class activities include tumbling and introduction to the balance beam and bars. For boys and girls ages 3 1 /2 -5 (children must be 3 1 /2 by Dec. 1, A beginning level where fundamentals of ballet and simple tap combinations will 1986.) Class ratio 8 students/ instructor. Registration Fee $16.50/10 Sessions. be taught. For grades 1 -6 (Children in kindergarten who have previous tap and Classes 45 min. Instructors Linda Schiesl # 77, Tracey Gustafson #'s 78 -79. ballettraining mayregister.) Registration Fee$1 2.75/10 Sessions. Classes 45 min. # Day Begins Time Location Instructors Anna Venegas # 92, Nancy Candea #'s 91, 93 77 Sat. Sept. 20 9:35 a.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 78 Sat. Sept. 20 10:15 a.m. NVJH 91 Thurs. Sept. 25 3:20 p.m. Evergreen 79 Sat. Sept. 20 11:10 a.m. NVJH 92 Mon. Sept. 29 4:05 p.m. Willow Lane 93 Mon. Sept. 29 3:45 p.m. Garden City 10 CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES CONTINUED BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS CROCHETING FOR KIDS The goal of the children's chorus is to have FUN! Director, Barbara Dold, helps Beginning crochet instruction for 4 -6. Third graders accepted with consent of instill in each child a lifelong enjoyment of music along with the basic vocal instructor. Bring a G or H metal crochet hook and practice yarn to first class. techniques and thefun of musical performance. Children will have the opportunity Registration Fee $7.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Esther Hyland. to sing with a professional band and work with a choreographer. The chorus meets # Day Begins Time Location October through June and performs several times throughout the year including 101 Tues. Oct. 7 3:15 p.m. Willow Lane the annual Spring show at Park Center. For grades 1 -8. Co-sponsored by Brooklyn 102 Wed. Oct. 8 3.20 p.m. Evergreen Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. For more informa- 103 Thurs. Oct. 9 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake e al .)RegistrationFee $11.00/ Year. AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AT EARLE BROWN Year. Classes asses 1 11/2 2 h hours. # Day Begins Time Location A variety of classes will be offered this Fall at Earle Brown School. Flyers will be 94 Tues. Oct. 7 6:30 p.m. BJ HS sent home with your children. If you have an idea for a class or are interested in teaching a class, please call Linda Hanka, Elementary School Building Co- LITTLE TRAVELER SERIES- NEW ordinator at 561-4480. This program offers a unique experience for preschool children 3 1 /2 -6 years old. HALLOWEEN PARTY During our travel children will "get to know" people of other countries by making and sampling their best loved foods, playing favorite games and making trad- Halloween is a celebration for all ghosts and goblins, witches and ghouls. It is the itional crafts. Our "Little Travelers" will also learn customs and a few words of the one day a year to be the creature of your wildest imagination. At the 2nd annual spoken language. Don't forget your backback or small suitcase! Registration Fee Halloween party play some ghoulish games, win prizes and enjoy special $5.00 /per session or $16.00 for all 4 sessions. Each class 2 1 /2 hours. Instructor Halloween treats. Cost includes Halloween bag, treats, and one chance at each Mrs. Schiebel. game booth. For children in 6th grade and younger. Six year old spooks and under FRANCE - "THE GATEWAY TO EUROPE" must be accompanied be an adult. Deadline to register is Tuesday, October # Day Date Time Location 28, space permitting. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume and join us 95 Wed. Sept. 24 9:30 a.m. Lo loran exciting evening of Halloween fun. Registration Fee$2.00 /1 Session. Party2 hours. BRAZIL - "COUNTRY OF THE FUTURE" # Day Date Time Location 96 Wed. Oct. 8 9:30 a.m. CC 104 Fri. Oct. 31 6.00 p.m. Garden City School NIGERIA- "AN AFRICAN COASTLINE COUNTRY" 97 Wed. Oct. 22 9:30 a.m. CC ROBIN HOOD - OCTOBER 17 JAPAN - "THE SOURCE OF THE SUN" Join us at the Community Center for a movie and free swim on Friday, October 17. 98 Wed. Nov. 12 9:30 a.m. CC First see Disney's Robin Hood. Movie Times at noon and 2:15 p.m. (approximate running time 1 1 /2 hours). After the movie, stay for a free swim. Perfect for birthday SOCCER CAMP parties. Refreshments will be sold. Admission $1.50 all ages. Fundamentals of the game will be taught and some informal games will be played. For boys and girls in 1 stthrough 6th grade. Registration Fee$7.00 /4 Weeks. Camp 1 hour 10 min. (Registrations now being accepted.) Ifyou have a soccer ball bring it along. # Day Begins Time Location 99 Sat. Sept. 6 9:00 a.m. PCHS 100 Sat. Sept. 6 10:15 a.m. PCHS JUDO PINOCCHIO - NOVEMBER 29 For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in learning the basic skills or Saturday afternoon at the movies is back. Disneys Pinocchio will be shown at more advanced techniques of judo. Carl Flood, 6th Degree Blackbelt, provides 12:30 p.m.The cost is$1.50 /per person. Refreshments will besoid.Afterthemovie, complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join the Brooklyn Center stay for a free swim. Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. All lessons held in the Wrestling Room. SATURDAY SUNSHINE KIDS Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Class# 39 Beginning; Class # 40 Advanced. For adults and children. Assistant Instr. Steve Johnson, 2nd A social /recreational program designed for children with mental handicaps Degree Black Belt. residing in the Northern Suburbs. The club will be divided into age groups, 4 -6 yr. # Day Begins Time Location olds and 7 -11 yr. olds. Activities include: arts and crafts, cooking, music, and 39 Thurs. Sept.25 7:00 p.m. NVJH sports. Location is at Thorsen Community Center, Crystal. Starting Sept. 27- Nov. 40 Thurs. Sept. 25 8:00 p.m. NVJH 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration and information, 933 -9105. Fee $20.00. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM YOUTH HOUSE HOCKEY The after school program enables students to explore fields outside the regular For youth 3rd grade through 10th grade who wants to play in the House Hockey school curriculum and will be held immediately after school. These programs are program. Our teams will be competing with teams from Robbinsdale, Golden designed to acquaint elementary students with a new skill, or to enjoy a new Valley and Crystal. The deadline for registration is Monday, November 3. Anyone activity. Although these programs are scheduled at specific schools you can registering after this date may riot be placed on a team. The cost is $26.00 which register for classes outside your home school. However, school district policies includes a shirt. will not allow children to leave school early to participate in an afterschool class. BASKETBALL - WRESTLING If you would like to see a class offered or would like to be an instructorfor a class, please contact the Parks and Recreation (561 -5448) or your Elementary School Information on the Youth Basketball and Wrestling Program will be passed outvia Building Coordinator. flyers at the various schools and will also appear in the Brooklyn Center Post, Look Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 for this information in mid - October. Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 Bonnie Capper- Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930 YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE Terry Westermann Fair Oaks 561 -4415 It's not too late to sign up for football. Participants will be given the opportunity to Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480 learn the fundamentals of football and sportsmanship through practice and Arlene Timm Orchard Lane 533 -1645 competition. Practices are usually held 6 -7:30 p.m. Mon -Fri. For more information Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561 -9272 call 561 -5448. 11 Holiday Activities THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN -NEW CHRISTMAS GIFTS - CHILDREN Children in grades 2 -6 will make monster masks, create ghostly faces using Children will make a gift pretty enough to give proudly to family or friends. These theatrical makeup, learn magic tricks and brew up some special Halloween treats. will be all new gifts from previous years. Time permitting participants will also get Bring a small mirror on October 18 and an apron and covered box on October 25. the opportunity to make Christmas Cards. Bring a box to put your gift in. For grades Registration Fee $8.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Candea. 1 -6. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Nancy Candea. # Day Begins Time Location # Day Date Time Location Sat. Oct. 18 1:30 p.m. CC 109 Sat. Dec. 6 1:30 p.m. CC 105 110 Sat. Dec.13 1:30 p.m. CC HALLOWEEN PARTY - CHILDREN TAr 00 0000 ' . See Children's Activities for description. � MRS CLAUS KITCHEN - CHILDREN p Yy�.ts A one -day cooking /baking workshop where participants will make some of their APE favorite holiday treats with Santa's Elves. And of course, Mrs. Claus will be there! * u Everyone will get a recipe booklet and some homemade goodies to take home. Children should bring an apron, a small shoe box and a sandwich. We will be having a cookie and milk break. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. *SCANDINAVIA STRAW WORKSHOP - ADULTS Class 3 hours. # Day Date Time Location Learn to prepare wheat for making Swedish ornaments and mobiles. In the 111 Sat. Dec. 6 10:00 a.m. CG workshop, participants will have the opportunityto complete three ornaments.The 112 Sat. Dec. 13 10:00 a.m. CC instructor is the author of Fern With Straw. There will be lots of other ornaments and mobiles to see. A fun workshop, don't miss it. Bring common pins, fine needles, pencil, ruler, scissors, bath towel and styrofoam to pin the ornaments on. Please allow $1.00 for materials to be purchased at the workshop. Registration Fee $5.75/1 Session. Class 3 hours. Instructor Jeanette Starr. C OMMUNITY CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE - FAMILY # Day Date Time Location On Saturday, December6, we invite you and your familyto help decorate yourtree 106 Thurs. Nov. 20 6:30 p.m. CC at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. Bring an ornament and hang it on the tree! Enjoy a cup of cider between 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., candy cane treats for the kids. PIE, PIE & MORE PIE - CHILDREN SEE SANTA - FAMILY Learn how to make a delicious pumpkin pie and homemade fruit pie in time forthe Santa had so much fun last December, he is having his partyagain this year. Bring holiday season. Each child will make their own individual pie to take home. Bring yourchild and enjoya delightful morning orafternoon with SANTA and his friends! an apron and a sandwich as we will Cl ass 3 hours. Instructor Agnes Hennen. having a pie and milk break. For grades 2-6. Lots of fun and surprises! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Cl your camera. Registration Fee $3.00 per child, $2.50 per adult. Party 1 1 /2 hours. Location lo # Day Date Time Location # Day Date 11 3 Sat. Dec 6 Time a.m. L e 107 Sat. Nov: 22 10:00 a.m. GC 114 Sat. Dec. 6 12:30 p.m. CC LITTLE ELVES WORKSHOP - PRESCHOOL A unique one session workshop for preschool 3 -6 years old. (minimum age 3 by Dec. 1, 1986) Our "little elves" will make a holiday craft, decorate cookies, sing songs and play festive games. Mrs. Claus and one of Santa's Elves will also be ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR - ADULTS arriving from the North Pole making this a very special day! Registration Fee $6.00/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructors Mrs. Braun & Schiebel. Join us in our 1 5th year at the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 # Day Date Time Location a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The Bazaar's 115 Mon. Dec.8 5:30 p.m. CC sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. See the 116 Tues. Dec. 9 9:30 a.m. CC many handcrafted gifts and decorations! Hope you will stop by for a free cup of 117 Tues. Dec. 9 1:00 p.m. CC coffee and a chance to begin your holiday shopping. The Brooklyn Community Harmonettes will be selling home baked treats, stock your freezer forthe holidays. No admission charge. For your cogvenience, babysitting for 50c per hour, per child. Strollers must be checked at the door. Don't miss this big annual event - circle your calendar! SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS - CHILDREN Children in grades 3 -6 will experience the tun of making their own Christmas ornaments out of salt dough. Using their imagination participants will shape and KIDS SHOPPING KORNER - CHILDREN decorate colorful additions for the tree or home. Bring a covered containerto carry On Saturday. December 13, kids can do their very own holiday shopping. home the ornaments. Registration Fee $4.50/1 Session. Class 2 hours. Instructor Nancy Candea. Christmas gifts for their parents, brothers, sisters and grandparents. The Senior # Day Date Time Location Adults of the Brooklyn Twins Club will be there to help children choose their gifts. 108 Sat. Nov. 22 1:30 p.m. CC All gifts - $4.00 and under. Sorry, no Adults allowed to peak! Free giftwrapping too. The shopping korner is open from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 12 Special Activities GIFT CERTIFICATES BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB Need a gift idea? If you are tired of giving perfume or cologne for birthday and The Brooklyn Center Women's Club meets at 1:00 p.m., the second Tuesday of holidaygifts, or cannot think of something original, geta Parks and Recreation gift every month beginning in September through May in the Social Hall of the certificate. We have many classes, swim memberships, trips, special events and Community Center. Membership is open to any woman over the age of 21. Yearly merchandise for all ages and interests in any monetary value. The certificates are dues are $5.00. The purpose of the Club is to promote social, cultural, and civic available in the Parks and Recreation Department at the Brooklyn Center activities for area women. A variety of programs are presented each month, Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. For followed by refreshments and asocial time. Join us on Tuesday, September 9, the more information call 561 -5448. Fall Kickoff Luncheon will be served at Noon. Members host the luncheon, non- members pay $4.00. The program is entitled "Show and Tell ". The month of SKI CHAPERONES NEEDED October will be entitled "Ethnic Days", and interesting Travel Films will be shown. The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department needs ski chaperones for On November 11 th, we will have the renowned Author and Speaker, Robert Lee, the Elementary and Junior High Trips. Ski trips run Friday evenings and school and he will discuss his book "Fever Saga ". December9th we have a real treat for holidays beginning January9. Chaperones must attend an orientation meeting in our Christmas Program. Bob Larson. who is an auto - harpist, whistler champion, December. Call Sue at 561 -5448 for more information. and yodelerwill present a fantastic program. The fourth week of the month, a trip or tour to an interesting place in the vicinity is planned. The Fall schedule begins PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE September 23, Pirates Cove Rivercruise, October 28, Menomonie, Wisc. and The photo darkroom located in the Brooklyn Center Community Center is open to Thursday, November 20, Steve Allen Concert. Any Questions? Call Thelma • all interested persons for a fee of $1.00 per hour. Users must furnish thier own DiSarro, 571 -4737. Or general questions about the Club should be referred to chemicals and paper. Persons who have completed our Darkroom Techniques Dolores Patterson 537 -5650. classes are eligible to use the lab. Persons who have had darkroom training somewhere else must attend our Photo Lab Orientation sessions. See Adult SINGLES CIRCLE SQUARE DANCE Activities for information. Meets on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. beginning September 17 at Earle Brown School. First lesson is free. Singles and couples welcome. For more COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY information, call 537 -0003 or 533 -7902. The gallery is available for photography or mixed media shows at various times throughout the year. A glass showcase is also available for small art and hobby SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCES collections. Contact Kathy Flesher at 561 -5448 for further information. Lessons are offered by the Happy Face Square Dance Club from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept.23 at Northport Elementary School. The cost is $2.00 per "LIFE. BE IN IT." - Merchandise person with the first lesson free to newcomers. Both singles and couples are "Life. Be In It." is a promotional campaign to increase public awareness of the welcome. Dances are held the third Sat. of each month at NVJH from 8:00 -10:30 values of recreation and leisure in one's life. It uses humorous family characters to p.m. For more information call 561 -8360 or 561 -4195. help get individuals to place activity higher in the priorities of day -to-day life. CAMPFIRE At the Community Center we have for sale "Life. Be In It" T- shirts, hooded sweatshirts and hats in a variety of colors and sizes. We also sell swim goggles, The Minneapolis Council of Camp Fire will begin organizing clubs this fall in local caps, nose plugs and Community Center bags. They make a perfect gift forchild or schools. Camp fire benefits boys and girls through developing self- esteem by adult. For specific prices, call 561 -5448. participating in decision making, leadership, and giving service to others in a relaxed atmosphere. Camp Fire offers programs designed to meet the specific BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS needs of each level from K -High School. For further information on getting your See Children's Activities for description. child oryourself involved in the Camp Fire club program, contact Barb Whitmore, 925 -0205. BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HARMONETTES NORTHWEST TRAVELING HOCKEY The Harmonettes are women over high school age who enjoy music. Perfor- For youth in 3rd thru 9th grade with birthdays 9/1/71 thru 8/30/78. Players are mances are given throughout the metro area with an annual spring finale show. divided by age into three levels in a combined program for the residents of The show is developed each year with new songs, costumes and choreographed Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Robbinsdale and Golden Valley. Regular games are dances accompanied by a four piece band. There is a nominal registration fee .The played from December thru February against teams from other communities. group is co- sponsored by Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and Tournaments, including district and state playoffs, pre - season warm -ups, tryouts Recreation Departments. For more information call 561 -5448. Rehearsals are and scrimmages begin in October. All games and most practices are in- doors. Mondays, 8:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Junior High School; new members welcome. REGISTRATION AND EQUIPMENT SALE AT ROBBINSDALE COMMUNITY Director Jane Wilson. CENTER, 4139 Regent Ave. N., Sept. 13th, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Sept. 18th, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND 6:00p.m: 8: 00p. m.FormoredetailscallWayneFinley ,566 -5945 or AliceHeroux, 537 -3526. The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments and is open to all post high school age men and women. BROOKLYN COMMUNITY LIBRARY Practice is on Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New members are welcome. The Fall children's storytimes will be announced in the library calendar of events, For more information call the Park and Recreation Department at 561 -5448. available at the library. Preregistration is required forboth preschool andtoddlers. Director Woody Hoiseth. A variety of other programs will be available for children, and may not require registration. FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS CLUB Groups such as day care, scout troops, etc., are more than welcome to visit the Quilters meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center the 1 st and 3rd Wed. of library, but it is requested that arrangements be made with a children's librarian at each month, excluding June - August from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. If you need a little least one week in advance. inspiration to get started on that quilt, or quilting project, you've been wanting to The Friends of the Brookdale Library are planning to purchase computers for make, come join the "Quilting Bee." Each person brings their own project to work on. Questions, call 561 -1219. Beginning Sept. 17. Childcare available until 12:15 public use in the library. If you would like to a join this active group, please attend p.m. for children 6 months- kindergarten age. The cost is 650 per hour, per child. thier meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Reciprocal Borrowing, a two -year experimental statewide program now allows holders of Hennepin County Library Cards access to more than 300 libraries in 75 of 87 counties. The Minnesota State Reciprocal Borrowing Compact includes all libraries that participate in regional library systems. Each participating library will set its own policies on what material will be circulated. Please call 566 -8300 for Reference /Information, 566 -1319 for Hours, 566 -2034 for Renewals /Library Cards and 556 -2233 forTDD. The library is located at 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway. 13 Swim Activities Swim registration starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 1986. All other class ADULT SUPER CHICKEN registrations begin at 1:00 p.m. (Numbers will be given out one hour before For those persons, high school age and up who have areal fear of water. Here is an registration). WHEN REGISTERING FOR SWIMMING LESSONS, PLEASE GIVE opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy the sport. Registration Fee US NUMBER OF THE CLASS. $23.50/10 Lessons. Classes same days and times as adult lessons. PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS Lessons in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One parent must American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and older. accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each time. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already learned, experience new Registration Fee $16.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. skills or start right up from the very beginning. We also have room for "Super CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Chickens:' Registration Fee$23.50 /10 Lessons. Classes samedays and times as # Day Begins Time Location adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $11.00/10 Lessons. 118 Mon. Sept. 15 6:00 p.m. NVJH 119 Tues. Sept. 16 6:00 p.m. CC 120 Thurs. Sept. 18 6:00 p.m. CC Chlorine treated Wat$r CAN dtacolotaiii Ow are n t 121 Sat, Sept. 20 10:05 a.m. CC responsible. DAYTIME CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 122 M & W Sept. 15 10:05 a.m. CC 123 M & W Oct. 20 10:05 a.m. CC ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a ratio of one student to one instructor. Swimming instruction for4 and 5 yearolds. Parents do not accompany child in the Registration Fee $16.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. water. The following lesson levels are taught: Water Adjustment, Beginning, and # Day Begins Time Location Advanced Beginner. Average ratio of 5 students/ instructor. Registration Fee 146 Sat. Sept. 20 9:30 a.m. CC $16.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location 124 Mon. Sept. 15 6:00 p.m. NVJH / 125 Tues. Sept. 16 6:00 p.m. CC / 126 Thurs. Sept. 18 6:00 p.m. CC 127 Sat. Sept. 20 9:30 a.m. CC 128 Sat. Sept. 20 10:05 a.m. CC DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS 129 M & W Sept. 15 9:30 a.m. CC 130 M & W Sept. 15 10:40 a.m. CC 131 M & W Oct. 20 9:30 a.m. CC 132 M & W Oct. 20 10:40 a.m. CC CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS Red Cross Beginner through Swimmer instruction for boys and girls ages 6 and older. Classes have an average of 5 students /instructor. Registration Fee $16.00/ DIVING 10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children ages 9 and up # Day Begins Time Location who are Advanced Beginner or better swimmers. Registration Fee $16.00/10 133 Mon. Sept. 15 6:35 p.m. NVJH Lessons. Classes 40 min. 134 Mon. Sept. 15 7:10 p.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location 135 Tues. Sept. 16 6:35 p.m. CC 147 Thurs, Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. CC 136 Tues. Sept. 16 7:10 p.m. CC 137 Thurs. Sept. 18 6:35 p.m. CC 138 Thurs. Sept. 18 7:10 p.m. CC 139 Sat. Sept. 20 10:45 a.m. CC PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS 140 Sat. Sept. 20 11:15 a.m. CC Private lessons are available at the Community Centerand North ViewJr. High fora fee of $9.00 /half hour. Call the Community Center for further information. CHILDCARE SERVICE BASIC RESCUE AND WATER SAFETY The "PLAY- CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning classes, programs, meetings orswimming atthe Community Center. The minimum age is 6 A Red Cross course for persons ages 11 and older. Skill in self rescue, extensions months. The cost is 650 per child per hour for each preschool child. The "PLAY- and artificial respirations will be taught. Students must pass a preliminary CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning Sept. 8, swimming test and must attend every class. Absences will not be made up. ADDfTIONAL TIMES MAY BE NOTED IN THE DESCRIPTION OF ADULT Registration Fee $25.00/10 Lessons. Classes 1 hour. CLASSES. For further information call 561 -5448. # Day Begins Time Location 148 Tues. Sept. 16 6:00 p.m. CC ADULT SWIM LESSONS ADVANCED LIFESAVING COURSE Beginner through Swimmer level swim instruction for adult and high school age. A Red Cross course for persons ages 15 and older. Students must beableto tread Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on your strokes. Registration water, surface dive and swim 500 continuous yards. CPR, Multi -Media First Aid Fee $23.50/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min. and student guarding time will also be part of the course. Attendance is required CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS and absences will not be made up. Registration Fee $45.00/10 Sessions and # Day Begins Time Location includes all materials needed. Classes 3 hours. Instructors Steve Froehlich, Barb 141 Tues. Sept. 16 7:45 p.m. CC Pierce. 142 Thurs. Sept. 18 7:45 p.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location 143 Sat. Sept. 20 10:40 a.m. CC 149 Sun. Sept. 21 7:00 p.m. CC DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS CPR - Sat. - October 11 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 144 M & W Sept. 15 11:15 a.m. CC 145 M & W Oct. 20 1 1:15 a.m. CC 14 MMFA - Sat. - October 25 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES Memberships entitle the member use of the Swimming Pool, Exercise Room and Sauna during recreational or "open" periods. 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Family $62.00 105.00 178.00 Individual $35.00 58.00 99.00 OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE Family members will be limited to parents and children living at home 20 years This class is designed for adults interested in underwater diving and who are of age and under. comfortable in water. Each person must provide his own mask, fins and snorkle in the second lesson. Other equipment will be provided. Class is 4 hours in length SENIOR ADULT RATES and will meet once a week for 5 weeks. Open water dives are a requirement of this 3 month membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years & older - $7.00 class at a additional fee of approximately $85.00 which includes a textbook. On Single admission rate for SeniorAdults resident or non resident 62 years and completion of the course an internationally recognized certificate card will be awarded. Registration Fee $100.00/5 Sessions. Instructor Terry Nooner. older, $1.25. # Day Begins Time Location 150 Sun. Sept. 21 4:00 p.m. CC GENERAL ADMISSION 151 Sun. Oct. 26 4:00 p.m. CC Adult (18 & over) $2.25 Youth (15 -17) $1.75 SCUBA OPEN SWIM Children (5 -14) $1.50 Aspecial time to practice for those with scuba equipment only. Designed forthose taking scuba instruction as well as any other interested person. Cost $35 per time. Thursdays 8:30 -10:00 p.m. North View Jr. High beginning Sept. 4. OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM Begins Sept. 4 - cost 500 MONDAY- WEDNESDAY- FRIDAY Thursday 7:30 -8:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. TUESDAY - THURSDAY NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and Zane Avenue 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults only) North are available for rental at various times during the week. Call the Community SATURDAY Center 561 -5448 for further information. Costs: Pool- $20.00 /per hour. Gym- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Adults only- NEW) $6.00 /per hour. 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL SUNDAY The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school group, or party at 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. various times during the week. Call the Community Center 561 -5448 for further MONDAY - FRIDAY information. Cost $42.00 /per hour. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adults and /or organized groups only COMMUNITY CENTER POOL WILL BE CLOSED The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a DEC. 18 THROUGH DECEMBER 25 parent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours: Tuesday & Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DURING All boys and SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays students will be admitted at 1:00 p.m. y n e sot andthro immin college fo Brooklyn y Children under 1st grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT in the the local Minnesota U.S. Swimming Club,forcompetitiveswimming ,sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. The building at all times. Swim Club offers a wide ranging program for individuals for all levels of ability in competitive swimming. For further information call 561 -5448. Ext. 171. A free 2 week trial period is offered to any interested swimmer who has never tried POOL WILL BE CLOSED'' competitive swimming. DEC. 18 THROUGH DEC. 25 WOMEN'S CONDITIONING See Adult Section for descriptionm. LIFE. BE IN IT. AND SWIM - ADULTS EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE Can you swim 10 miles? You may want to take advantage of this opportunity. All MONDAY- WEDNESDAY- FRIDAY you need to do is obtain a card and fill it out on your own. Start swimming 1 /4 mile at a 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. time. Earn a Red Cross certificate and patch. Mark your card after each time you TUESDAY-THURSDAY • swim. Begin today! Any questions about "Life. Be In It," and Swim contact Gayle at 561 -5448. , 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults only) • FITNESS TESTING SATURDAY SUNDAY Anyone interested in attaining good physical condition, look good and most 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. importantly feel good, should determine their level of fitness. Your exercise The use of the Exercise room is limited to 15 years old and up. The use of the program can be started byeithera body composition testoran aerobic fitness test. sauna is limited to 18 years and up. CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL Discoveryour percentage of bodyfatand your presentaerobic fitness level.This is NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY PARENT. sponsored by Quality Fitness and the Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation Department. Registration Fee $6.00 Body Composition. $19.50 Aerobic Fitness GAMEROOM Test. Appointment times will betaken from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Call 561 -5448 Ext. 171. Enjoy our gameroom equipped with jukebox, pool, video games and pinball. Day Date Location Sat. Oct. 11 CC SNACKBAR Visit our refreshment area, located next to the game room. SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTION November- A Thanksgiving Special - Come for an afternoon of swimming, prizes, free popcorn and fun - Fri., Nov. 28, 1986 Hours 1 -4 p.m. Watch for further information distributed by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department. 15 i cily Bulk Rate :rB OOKof U.S. Postage ' LYN 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY PAID C ENTER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 Mpls. Mn. Permit No. 2170 TO: BROOKLYN CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 1. All registration must be made at the Park and Recreation office in the Community Center beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.6 (numbers The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each 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 * *Registration made by mail will not be accepted before Sept. 8. Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in Brooklyn Center. No phone registrations. Dale Bloomstrand Bud Sorenson, Chairperson Dave Skeels 2. On the opening day of registration, Saturday, Sept. 6, a person may sign Carl Manson Don Peterson Larry Propst up for himself or his immediate family ONLY. After this date, you may THE BROOKLYN CENTER register for as many as you wish. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 3. The Parks and Recreation office in the Community Center is open 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 come -first herein find the laughter of childhood, the acceptance of youth, the fulfillment serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the fee has been of adult life, and the companionship of old age, through a healthy, satisfying paid. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel use of leisure time. classes or activities when an insufficient number of people sign up. Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the activity Dick Ploumen - Superintendent of Parks location. Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor 6. Should you find it necessary to transfer session or class times, this may Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor be done if an opening exists by paying a 500 transfer fee per class. All Gayle Gardner Janssen - Aquatic Supervisor transfers must be done in person at the Community Center. REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. 7. Requests for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before the second class session, however, there will be a $3.00 service charge on WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, SEPT. 8. any refund before the first class begins and a $4.00 service before the 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 second class begins. Refund policy except where noted in class description. 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment has , Name already been reached will go an a waiting list. Additional classes may be (Last) (First) formed if there are sufficient requests and if space and competent instruction is available. 9. Senior Citizens 62 years and 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 rate. 10. Check schedule for beginning date of each class. 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 registration for Swimming Lessons which are to be conducted at Class # Time the Community Center Pool and North View Jr. High will begin Saturday, Sept. 6 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the COMMUNITY CENTER. Mail registrations will not be accepted for Swimming Lessons. (Number will be Class Day Amoun handed out at 8:00 a.m.)