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CITY OF BROok[YN CENTER MANAGER S
NO. 48 DEC 1985
City Council Adopts
With 6% Tax Lev y Increase
The Brooklyn Center City Council imately 16 cents from every property debt services, increased 8 %.
adopted the 1986 City Budget calling tax dollar that is collected in Brooklyn Some highlights of the 1986 City
for a property tax levy increase of 6 Center. The remainder goes to public Budget are as follows: the continua -
percent of 1985. However, the City schools, the County and various other tion of existing service levels; an addi-
mill rate is projected to increase only taxing entities. The total share of the tion of one police officer; dramatic
2.7 percent because of an increase in City's property tax on the average projected increases in insurance
assessable valuation. home is expected to be around $87. costs; the upgrading of government
The annual City tax (the City's por- The total 1986 City Budget of access to cable television; the conti-
tion of the overall levy) on the average $7,870,385, which includes operating Continued on Page 4
home in Brooklyn Center should expenses, debt service, and capital
increase by only $1.08 (or 1.3 %) due outlay, increased 4.7% over the 1985 City Will
to recent changes in the tax law. budget. The net operating budget,
Currently, the City receives approx- which excludes capital outlay and Have 75th
File Homestead Anniversary
January, 1911...the residents of
Property Tax Cards southeastern Brooklyn Township
and eastern Crystal Lake Township
took the first legal action for the
An application for homesteading If you are filing for homestead for creation of the Village of Brooklyn
your property must be filed everyyear. the first time on your property, you Center.
To assist with the 1986 filing, the City must first present the required owner- January 16... the County Com-
Assessor's Office will be mailing ship information to the City Asses- missioners approved the necessary
applications to homeowners during sor's Office, 6301 Shingle Creek petition to incorporate the village.
the last week in December. Parkway, as soon as possible after February 14. . . the election
The Homestead Application Card the closing. The homestead applica- necessary to accomplish this task
will be attached to your 1986 Property tion will then be mailed to the was held at "Earle Brown's garage at
Valuation Notice. The homestead homeowner. the old Martin Farm on the Hopper
card must be separated from the The documents needed to satisfy Road within the territory described
valuation notice, completed and the ownership requirements are: in said petition." Eighty three votes
returned to the City Assessor's Office 1. Warranty Deed, or 2. Contract for were cast. . . 69 in favor, and 14
no later than January 15, 1986. Deed, or 3. Certificate of Title, or against.
You are eligible for this tax credit,
4. Probate Deed, or 5. Quit Claim February 18, 1911... the incorpo-
as well as the circuit breaker refund, y Deed. ration papers for the Village were
As well as having the assessed filed in the Secretary of State's
you own and occupy your property value of your homestead property Office.
as a homestead on January 2, 1986. computed at a lower rate than non- The community of Brooklyn Cen-
homestead residential property, you ter will be celebrating its 75th Anni-
also receive a homestead credit of 54 versary in 1986, and a general
bCitizen inquiries and requests may percent of your gross tax, up to a max- committee has been meeting to plan
Lion, if there is any question regard- be directed at the City Admr r imum of $700 on the first $68,000 of the celebration.
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ing a service that we are authorized market value. For information on specific activi-
to perform, please call us at For additional information, please ties, or to find out how to be involved
561 -5440. call the City Assessor's Office at 561- in the festivities, please call the City
5440. Hall at 561 -5440.
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How To Avoid; What To Do
In Case of Sewer Backup
A sewer backup in the home can be their work to prevent the occurrence oline, oil, solvents, or similar products)
avoided in some instances by follow- of a secondary backup. down the drain.
ing a few precautionary measures, as Safety hazards relating to the use of • Always keep water in floor drains
suggested by the Public Utility the sewer service can also be avoided and sink traps to avoid a buildup of
Department. by following these suggestions: sewer gas in the home.
Avoid flushing of non - degradable • Never mix household or industrial • Be sure the vents on your plumbing
materials down the sewer. Materials strength cleaning agents for the pur- system are operating properly. If the
which will not readily disintegrate in pose of cleaning out your sewer ser- flushing of a toilet causes the water in
water include metal, wood, plastic, vice lines. Many mixtures produce your sink traps to gurgle, this is a
rubber, cloth, sand, glass, heavy duty lethal fumes. warning signal which indicates pos-
paper products, newspaper and sim- • Never pour flammable liquids (gas- sible blockage of the venting system.
ilar products, including sanitary
napkins.
Disposable diapers can also cause Please Help Yourself
problems; therefore, it is important to And Recyle Items
follow the manufacturers disposal
recommendations. Regardless, the
plastic outer covers do not belong in Many items such as newspapers, of the waste is trucked to the region's
the sewer and will cause problems. pop cans, milk cartons, ketchup bot- 11 sanitary landfills which are rapidly
If sewer backup or other drainage tles and junk mail join the potato becoming filled.
problem occurs, call the City's Public peels, coffee grounds and orange The recycling process, or the reuse
Utility Department at 561 -5440, rinds in the trash can. Some of these of many waste materials, is an alterna-
extension 134, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 items should be disposed of prop -
p.m., Monday through Friday. After erly... through recycling. t trash to tossing all solid wastes into the
According to statistics, each resi- and burying them in landfills.
hours or weekends, call the Police 9
Department Dispatcher at 561 -5443. dent in the Twin Cities metropolitan To obtain a directory listing of all of
A City crew will then check to see if area generated approximately 6.8 the recycling centers in your area,
the problem is located in the main pounds of trash per day. please contact the Metropolitan
sewer, and, if so, it will be corrected by This individual amount translates to Council's Public Information Office at
the crew. If the main sewer is clear, more than 2.5 million tons of solid 291 -6464, and request a copy of the
you will be advised that the problem is waste each year for the region. Most Recycle It Directory.
located in your service line and it is
your responsibility to have the prob-
lem corrected. City of Brooklyn Center
Sewer backups are frequently
found to be caused by roots which CITY COUNCIL
have grown into the property's sewer
DeanNyquist ............................. ..........................Mayor
service line. Removal of these roots
often causes a chain reaction of prob- Bill Hawes ..................... ............................... Councilman
lems. Once the roots are removed Gene Lhotka ................... ............................... Councilman
from the line, they may be pushed out Celia Scott .................. .............................. Councilwoman
into the main sewer, where they again Rich Theis .................. ..... . .......................... Councilman I
create a blockage. _
g Gerald Splinter .............. . ...... , ................ Manager
The secondary blockage may SERVICE DIRECTORY i
cause backups which are much more
serious than the original blockage on Emergency Number (24 Hours)
the service line... both for the prop- POLICE- FIRE - MEDICAL .. ............. ............................... 911
erty owner and neighboring houses. Police (non - emer( ency, information) ................., ....... ... 561 -5443
To avoid this problem with secondary City Han offices .. ............................... .......... 551 -5440 i
blockages, any property owner or (Monday- Friday -- 6 A.M. to 4 30 P.M.)
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plumbing contractor who removes Community Center ................. ... 561 -5443
roots from a sewer service line is CITY OFFICES
asked to contact the City's Public 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Utility Department prior to starting. Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
The City's crew will then coordinate
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BudgetContinued from Page 2
APPROPRIATIONS
BY FUNCTION
nuation of the contracted street seal- public hearings during September, DEBT RETIREMENT 4.7 °„
coating program; and project before adoption on September 23. UNALLOCATED 8.1 %,
increased costs for diseased shade The 155 -page detailed 1986
tree removal. Budget document is available for
The City Manager presented the review at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle RECREATION
proposed 1986 City Budget to the Creek Parkway, or the Hennepin 17.5 "„
Council in August, with discussions County Public Library in Brooklyn
about the Budget during a series of Center. GENERAL
GOVERNMENT
Transportation Program 188'< PUBLIC SAFETY
29.6 °s
For Senior Residents PUBLIC WORKS
20.8,0
Under a Joint Powers Agreement (accessible and /or non - accessible),
the five cities of Brooklyn Center, New depending on need. HEALTH, WELFARE 0.5`3,
Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Persons wanting a ride are
Robbinsdale are sponsoring a trans- requested to call the program coordi-
portation program available to resi- nator at least 48 hours in advance to
dents 60 -years of age and older. make the reservation, and refer to the DISTRIBUTION
The purpose of the program is to published schedule.
provide transportation from areas of OF TAX DOLLARS
high senior adult concentration to The schedule is established based
community sponsored activities and on program priorities which are com- METRO TRANSIT 2.9
social service programs, along with munity sponsored activities and con- OVO-TECH CITY OF
congregate dining, shopping excur- gregate dining. BROOKLYN
sions and special events. The service For additional information, please CENTER
will be a variable fixed route, utilizing call 537 -4534, extension 33, Monday 15.9%
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transit buses and mini - coaches through Friday.
Resolve Disputes
Through Mediation SSE°
HOOL L DISTRICT 279
49.4%
The Brooklyn Center Mediation borrowers; business partners; resi-
Project (BCMP), 5136 North Lilac dents and agencies; offenders and
Drive, serves anyone living or working victims; friends and litigants. SCHOOLS 1.4 9 %
in the north suburban Hennepin Have a N,:, Call BCMP at MISCELLANEOUS 2.1%
County area. 536 -1121.
It is free. It is confidential. It is fast
and it works. The phone number for
BCMP is 536 -1121. MASTER, I'M SORRY I RAN
Our pets can't learn our phone number or
Mediation is a non - threatening, AWAY, BUT I WANT TO pull out an ID card.
non - judgemental way for community COME HOME..
residents to settle disputes without The only way your pet can carry
expense or delay. „Mon@ + information is around its neck. Keep a
Mediation is based upon coopera- collar with a current license on it,
tion and not competition, with both It's your lost )bet's ticket homel
parties working towards a mutually
agreeable settlement. o, o For more license information,
Mediation has been used success- Call the Brooklyn Center Police Department,
fully in cases involving neighbors; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except Sunday)
businesses and consumers; landlords 561 -5443
and tenants; family members;
acquaintances; juveniles; lenders and
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Please Follow Regulations
To Aid In Snow Removal
As the winter season begins, the Driving snowmobiles anywhere on may be dumped or pushed onto any
City of Brooklyn Center reminds resi- City streets or on public property is public street or sidewalk.
dents of the regulations which are prohibited in Brooklyn Center. Occasionally, snow plowing opera -
required for effective snow removal in tions result in damage to mailboxes.
the community. Safety Tips
tY The City will assume responsibility for
Residents are also reminded to repairing that damage, only if the mail -
Snow Plowing warn their children not to play in the box and its supporting post are prop -
Procedures snow piles made by the plows. Plow
operators often cannot see children erly located behind the curb line or
Street and sidewalk crews will in these banks, and children could be edge of street, and if the damage is the
operate when there has been a snow- buried in snow or serious) hurt. result of actual physical contact by the
fall of more than 2 1 /2 inches, or if con- y plow. The City will not assume
ditions warrant plowing. The crews Please remember to clear snow responsibility for damage to mail -
will begin shortly after the storm sub- from around fire hydrants in your boxes which protrude into the street,
sides, with the City divided into 9 dis- neighborhood. The Fire Depart- or which are damaged simply by
tricts, and a street plow assigned to ment's ability to find the hydrant and snow pressure.
each district. have immediate access to it, could
make a big difference in their ability to Cooperation in following these reg-
Arterial streets are cleared first, then control a fire. ulations along with common sense in
residential streets. The plow must many of these areas will help to insure
make several passes on the streets... Other Regulations a safe and effective job of snow remo-
two to clear and two or more to widen No snow removed from any private val and the absence of unncessary
the street. Since plowing routes are property, yard, driveway or parking lot prcblems.
sometimes long, it may be one or two
hours between the clearing passes
and the widening passes. Reduce Chances of
Apologies are offered in advance
for plugged driveways; however, it is
an unavoidable side effect of well- Fatality By Having
plowed streets and walks. To reduce
the frustration of shoveling out the end
of your driveway twice, it is suggested Smoke Detectors
that you wait until the street is plowed
out to its full width. Reducing the chances of having a and extinguished early in their
Parking, Traffic fire fatality in the home, when eve- development.
ryone is asleep, by 60 percent can be Certain guidelines should be fol-
Regulations done by providing a smoke detector in lowed when purchasing a smoke
Residents are reminded not to park each bedroom area, and at the top of detector.
on streets during the winter months, every stairway. • Buy a smoke detector that has a
and especially during and after a According to law, all rented dwel- full description of its operation;
snowfall. Vehicles will be ticketed lings must have smoke detectors instructions for installations; informa-
and towed away, if necessary, when intalled, and the detectors must meet tion about the expected life of its com-
obstructing the clearing of the streets. certain regulations indicated by the ponents such as the photo - electric
No parking is allowed on any street Minnesota Department of Public bulb or batteries; and make sure it has
or alley, for more than four consecu- Safety. the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Seal
tive hours between midnight and 8 of Approval.
a.m., or for more than six consecutive The majority of deaths by fire are
hours at any other time. The parking not due to burns, but are the result of • the detector r location
ban is strictly enforced during the smoke inhalation occurring during cal power cord, consider the he l occation l
winter months. the night when the family is asleep. of electrical outlets in the home.
Please do not pull close behind Since smoke spreads faster than • If it is an electrical detector that
snow removal equipment, staying at heat, smoke detectors should give wires into house current, remember to
least 100 feet behind snowplows to faster warning than heat detectors. In consider the installation costs.
allow them to stop as needed. Also, do addition to saving lives, smoke detec- For additional information, please
not pass snowplows as they are tors can also help reduce property contact the Brooklyn Center Fire
working on local streets. loss because fires can be detected Department at 561 -5440.
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1986 WINTER
PARKS & RECREATION C IO - %
BROCHURE 31 at
Adult Activities
LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD 25 LBS. PLUS
Brooklyn Center High School (BCHS), 65th & Humboldt Ave. N. This very popular exercise class is unique and different because you must be
Brooklyn Center Community Center (CC), 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. at least 25 lbs. or more overweight! If you've tried to lose weight many times
Brooklyn Jr. High School (BJHS), 7400 Noble Ave. N. and other exercise classes weren't for you, try this one! Together exercise,
Earle Brown School, 59th & Humboldt Ave. N. talk, exercise, work, laugh and support each other while trying to lose extra
Elm Creek Park Reserve (ECPR), Osseo pounds. All you need is extra pounds, a sense of humor, loose clothes and a
Evergreen School, 70th & Dupont Ave. N. need to TRY AGAIN! Weigh -in will be optional. Wear comfortable clothesand
Fair Oaks School, 5600 65th Ave. N. bring a mat. Registration Fee $12.50/ 10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor
Garden City School, 3501 65th Ave. N. Joanne Lenzen.
Northport School, 5421 Brooklyn Blvd. # Day Begins Time Location
North View Jr. High School (NVJH), 69th & Zane Ave. N. 8 Mon. Jan. 13 6:30 p.m. Evergreen
Orchard Lane School, 6201 Noble Ave. N. 9 Thurs. Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. Evergreen
Palmer Lake School, 73rd & West Palmer Lake Drive
Park Center High School (PCHS), 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. FIT OR FAT SYSTEM - NEW
Willow Lane School, 70th & Perry Ave. N. Take a look at Covert Bailey's innovative system for optimum fitness and
CHILDCARE SERVICE health in three separate one hour sessions. Trained by Covert Bailey, Kath-
leen Ketterhagen, fitness and health instructor, will be the presenter. Single
The "PLAY- CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning session fee $2.00 or all three sessions $6.00 per person. Listed below are a
classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the Community Center. The few of the topics to be covered in each session. Take advantage of this
minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 65¢ per child per hour for each location opportunity to learn concepts which will help you become the best
preschool child. The "PLAY- CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday 9:00 you can be. Sessions 1 hour.
a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning January 6th. Additional times maybe noted in the #10 - Why we need aerobics, how to pick a good program, easy tricks to start
description of adult classes. For further information call 561 -5448. an exercise program and which exercises and equipment lack aerobic
benefits.
#11 - Body Fat - Why body weight isn't important, how to set and compute
realistic weight goals and tools and techniques in lowering body fat.
#12 - NUTRITION - How to evaluate and design your own healthy diet, "Get-
ting the Fat Out" slide show and the Target Diet Concept.
# Day Date Time Location
10 Mon. Jan. 13 7:30 p.m. CC
11 Wed. Jan. 22 7:30 p.m. BCHS
12 Mon. Jan. 27 7:30 p.m. BCHS
_., TRIMNASTICS
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE Exercises to strengthen, improve muscle tone and flexibility for all parts of the
A fun and healthy class for both men and women 62 years and older. You do body will be taught. Stomach, hips and thigh exercises are all part of the fun!
not need to be a swimmer or put your face in the water. Please furnish No dancing will be done, exercises choreographed to music. Dress comfor-
doctor's name and number when registering. Registration fee $6.00/10 Ses- tably and bring a mat to evening class. Registration Fee $12.50/ 10 Sessions.
sions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. Classes 50 min. Instructors Nancy Candea #'s 13 & 14, Bev Wilson # 15.
# Day Begins Time Location CLASSES ONCE A WEEK — $10.00/8 WEEKS
1 Tues. Jan. 14 9:15 a.m. CC # Day Begins Time Location
13 Mon. Jan. 13 6:30 p.m. Garden City
AQUA EXERCISE CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $12.50/10 WEEKS
Exercise in water for better health and a trimmer figure. You do not need to be 14 Wed. Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. Earle Brown
a swimmer or put your face in the water. Enjoy a pleasant and invigorating 15 Thurs. Jan. 16 10:30 a.m. CC
experience through this unique approach to exercise with music. Some DANCING FIT
aerobics will also be included. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Classes. Classes
50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert #'s 2 & 4, Deana Hotchkins #'s 3, 5, 6. Fit your exercise to music, for a fun way to shape up and relieve the stress
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - 10 WEEKS and strain of everday living. No dance background necessary. A great class
# Day Begins Time Location for people who have never exercised before or for anyone who has tried
2 Tues. Jan. 14 10:15 a.m. CC aerobics and because of age, weight or medical reasons would like a modi-
3 Tues. Jan. 14 7:20 p.m. NVJH fied class. Improve your figure and fitness! Registration Fee $12.50/10 Ses-
4 Thurs. Jan. 16 9:15 a.m. CC sions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Bev Wilson.
CLASSES TWICE A WEEK - 5 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location
5 T & Th Jan. 14 6:30 p.m. NVJH 16 Mon. Jan. 13 10:30 a.m. CC
6 T & Th Feb. 18 6:30 p.m. NVJH
AQUA EXERCISE - 25 LBS. PLUS BEGINNING WOMEN'S AEROBICS - NEW
Not to be taken lightly! Everyone has to start somewhere, why not thisaerobic
A popular class, unique and different because you must be at least 25 lbs. dance class! If your interest is getting into good shape (and found holidays
overweight to participate! Swimming skills are not necessary. Registration DIDN'T help) and have never exercised or found other classes too hard to
Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Jan Neitzert. follow... this is it!!! Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
# Day Begins Time Location Instructor Susan Luttenegger.
7 Wed. Jan. 15 6:30 p.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location
17 Wed. Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane
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ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED PRENATAL FITNESS
WOMEN'S EXERCISE & AEROBIC DANCE A class simple enough for safety but challenging enough to improve your
flexibility, strength and stamina. You will learn exercises to encourage the
The class is fun, challenging and includes AEROBIC movements in dance correct use of your body as it slowly changes. Keep fit for a healthier delivery
combinations. This class is a physical fitness program that offers complete and easier comeback. Please check with your doctor and bring a written OK
and effective conditioning for muscles, heart and lungs. It's a combination of to the first session. Registration Fee $15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min.
dancing for the fun of it and dancing for more ENERGY EVERYDAY! No Instructor Bev Wilson.
dance background necessary. Babysitting available for morning classes - # Day Begins Time Location
see Childcare Service. Fitness experts encourage participants to register for 36 Tues. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. CC
2 days per week if possible. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes
50 min. Instructors Bev Wilson #'s 18.19, 21, 23, Jolene Morris #'s 22, 24, 25, BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE
Betty Basarich #'s 20, 26.
Day Begins Time Location For couples only. Dancing is a skill that can be learned. Don't sit on the side
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# Mon. Jan. s Time a.m. Lo lines and watch others enjoy themselves. Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing,
19 Tues. Jan. 14 5:00 p.m. CC Polka and Schottische. Be ready for the next Wedding Dance or a night out
20 Tues. Jan. 14 5 :05 p.m. Willow Lane on the town! Registration Fee $23.00/8 Sessions. Class 1 hr. Instructor Les
21 Tues. Jan. 14 7:00 p.m. CC Eck.
# Day Begins Time Location
22 Tues. Jan. 14 8:00 P.M. CC
23 Thurs. Jan. 16 9:30 a.m. CC 37 Tues. Jan. 21 7:30 p.m. Earle Brown
24 Thurs. Jan. 16 5:15 p.m. Earle Brown SPECIALITY BALLROOM CLASS
25 Thurs. Jan. 16 6:15 p.m. Earle Brown
26 Sat. Jan. 18 10:00 a.m. NVJH Take advantage of this mini session and learn a specialty dance, the TANGO!
This Latin dance is a must for anyone planning a cruise or vacationing in a
Latin American country. Each participant must bring their own partner.
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS - NEW Registration Fee $6.00 /per couple /2 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor
This unique coed class is designed to help individuals who cannot jog or Les Eck.
attend a regular aerobics class, because of the jarring effect on the body's # Day Begins Time Location
joints and ligaments. The heart rates are still elevated to the proper limits, but 38 Tues. Feb. 18 8:30 p.m. Earle Brown
one foot is always maintained on the floor, and the large bouncing removed. MIXED VOLLEYBALL
Hand, wrist, or ankle weights are encouraged and may be brought to class,
but you must check with your instructor of proper use of such weights before Open to all post high school age men and women. Choose sides and play fun
using in class. Registration Fee $12.50/ 10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instruc- low -key volleyball. A night out for Mom and Dad. Activity fee is 50¢ per
for Cindy Lindgren. person, per session. No organized teams, please.
# Day Begins Time Location Day Begins Time Location
27 Mon. Jan. 13 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake Wed. Jan. 8 7:30 p.m. BCHS
AEROBIC DANCE & YOGA - NEW WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL
Participants will do 20 -30 minutes of fun aerobic routines followed by 45 A night of fun volleyball for women (post high school age). Bring a friend or
minutes of Bikram's beginning Yoga. Don't be fooled by Yoga - you'll still come alone. An enjoyable time plus good exercise. Please, no organized
work up a sweat! This class uses aerobic dancing for cardiovascular teams. No charge.
strengthening and fat loss combined with Yoga for toning, flexibility and Day Begins Time Location
rejuvenation. Aerobic Dance and Yoga isafresh new approach to fitness and Tues. Jan.7 8:00 p.m. Earle Brown
exercise. Registration Fee $14.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min.
Instructor Kathleen Ketterhagen. KNOW YOUR CAMERA
# Day Begins Time Location If you're not getting the results you want out of your camera, this class is for
28 Tues. Jan. 14 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane you. Use of camera, film, meter, filters will be covered. The art of flash, close
29 Thurs. Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. Willow Lane up and photographing people will also be discussed. Registration Fee
AEROBIC WORKOUT $11.00/3 Sessions. Class length 2 hours. Instructor Elizabeth Herberg.
# Day Begins Time Location
For individuals who have participated in aerobic classes and are ready for a 39 Wed. Jan. 15 7:00 p.m. CC
more invigorating workout. Includes warm -up, aerobic dances, cool down
and spot exercises for problem areas to music. Wear jogging shoes and DARKROOM TECHNIQUES
exercise clothes. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Learn how to mix chemicals, tell negative contrast and develop black and
Instructor Cindy Lindgren #'s 30, 31, Betty Basarich #32.
CLASSES TWICE A WEEK -WOMEN white film. Each student will make an excellent print from his own negative.
Time Location Fee includes chemicals. Upon completion of the class, students will be
# Day Begins
30 M & W Jan. 13 Time
p.m. Palmer Lake eligible to use the Community Center darkroom. BECAUSE OF MATERIALS
31 M & W Feb. 19 7:00 p.m. Palmer Lake PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS, REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE NO
CLASSES ONCE A 7:00 .COED LATER THAN ONE WEEK BEFORE FIRST CLASS BEGINS. Registration Fee
32 Sat. Jan. 18 9:00 a.m. NVJH $20.00/4 Sessions. Class length 3 hours. Instructor Elizabeth Herberg.
# Day Begins Time Location
COED FITNESS 40 Wed. Feb. 19 6:30 p.m. CC
A new class for men & women that offers equal fun and challenge. Class will PHOTO LAB ORIENTATION
include stretching, aerobics, abdominal work, leg & upper body strengthen-
ing. Instructor will introduce the use of hand weights which will be incorpo- For people who have taken instruction other facilities and are experienced in • rated into part of the class. A discussion of how to make your own or which to darkroom procedures. Participants will be eligible to rent the darkroom lab
during Community Center hours. PRE - REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY AT
buy will be covered. Please do not purchase hand weights prior to class. LEAST 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO EACH TEST DATE. Registration Fee
Registration $14.00/10 Sessions. Classes 50 min. Instructor Cindy $3.00.
Lindgren.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Date Time Location
41 Wed. Jan. 15 6:30 p.m. CC
33 Wed. Jan. 15 6:00 p.m. Palmer Lake
42 Wed. Jan. 29 6:30 p.m. CC
WOMEN'S CONDITIONING 43 Wed. Feb. 19 6:00 P.M. CC
Physical conditioning to look and feel better. The weight training machine DOG OBEDIENCE
and flexibility program provide a well- rounded fitness program. It is tailored This course is open to people 12 years and older, whose dog is at least 6
to individual needs and provides you with the information you need it set g, months old. This course will teach you how to work with your dog in order to
and pace workouts for future use. This program emphasizes conditioning,
endurance and years of healthy living. Classes meet Monday and Wednes- teach him social behavior and self - discipline. For more information, call
day for 5 weeks in the Community Center Exercise room. Babysitting availa- Stanley Orr, 533 -5207. Registration Fee $21.00. Classes 1 hour.
ble - see Childcare Service. Registration Fee $18.00/5 weeks. Classes 1 hr. # Day Begins Time Location
# Day Begins Time Location 44 Thurs. Jan. 16 6:30 p.m. Northport
34 M & W Jan. 13 1:00 P.M. CC
35 M & W Feb. 17 1:00 P.M. CC 7
ADULT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED *CRAZY CAT - NEW
POTTERY This adorable cat stands 14" high and can be used as a doorstop with a draft
dodger tail! The patchwork cat is put together with scraps of fabric and
The class is designed to teach the basic skills of wheel throwing and hand decorated with embroidery stitches. Bring a pencil, pins, needle, thread,
building. The Community Center offers a unique opportunity to practice your scissors, embroidery thread, 1/3 yd. muslin, solid colored scrap fabric
new skills by including in the registration fee clay for projects, unlimited (choose all cotton, corduroy or wool) & 1/4 yd. fabric for tail to correspond
studio practice time and firing fees. Bring a work shirt to the 1 st class. Please with your scraps. Allow 50¢ for additional materials to be purchased at class.
allow about $6.00 for purchasing of tools. Registration Fee $29.50/7 Ses- Portable sewing machines can be brought to class for faster sewing, but not
sions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Karen Haberle. necessary to participate in class. Childcare available for day class - see
# Day Begins Time Location CHILDCARE SERVICE. Registration Fee $3.25/1 Session. Class 3 hours.
45 Tues. Jan. 7 6:30 p.m. CC Instructor Joanne Holzknecht.
46 Tues. Feb. 25 6:30 p.m. CC # Day Date Time Location
54 Thurs. Jan. 23 6:30 p.m. CC
LAB & FIRING PRIVILEGES 55 Wed. Feb. 26 9:00 a.m. CC
Open to persons who have completed a Pottery Class at the Community
Center or have previous experience and are familiar with equipment. Lab may
be used on an umlimited basis other than class times and students may have
pieces fired in the 7 week period. The lab program is designed for individuals
who want to work independently. Clay may be purchased at the Community
Center. Arrange your own time to work in the lab during the 7 weeks, no {
instruction. Starting week corresponds with pottery class schedule at Com-
munity Center. Registration Fee $18.75/7 Weeks for new lab students. For
returning participants, check with instructor.
# Day Begins Time Location
47 TO BE ARRANGED CC
# Day Begins Time Location
48 TO BE ARRANGED cc *MAGIC ART - OIL PAINTING
*TEDDYBEARS - NEW Oil painting made easy! Anyone with a desire to paintcan, with the Magic Art
Method. Beginners to intermediate hobby artists will learn how to use large
Make an Old Fashioned Wool Teddybear. This 17" button jointed teddybear brushes and a unique palette knife to COMPLETE a fine oil painting in this 4
is made of a close woven wool fabric. Use a favorite old wool coat or skirt - hour workshop. The instructor is an accredited Magic Art instructor from
tweed, herringbone, plaid or plain wool. Bring scissors, needle, pins and California who teaches the William Alexander Technique as seen on Chan -
thread to first class. (Second class you will need buttons, extra long needle nel 2. Supplies furnished except for the picture frame. Bring clean paint rags
and poly stuffing.) Registration Fee $6.00/2 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. to class. Paintings for each workshop on display. BECAUSE OF MATERIALS
Instructor Pat Wiswell. PURCHASED FOR THIS CLASS, REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE NO
# Day Begins Time Location LATER THAN ONE WEEK BEFORE WORKSHOP. Registration Fee $21.00/1
49 Thurs. Jan. 30 7:00 p.m. CC Session. Class 4 hours. Instructor Carol Reile.
# Day Date Time Location
*PATCHWORK 58 Sat. Feb. 1 9:30 a.m. CC
The class will cover crazy, log cabin, patchwork and quilting, applique, 59 Wed. Feb. 5 6:00 p.m CC
finishing techniques, cathedral window and methods of making quilts by the *MINI WATERCOLOR PAINTING
square. Registration Fee $8.50/7 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor
Joanne Holznecht. A class geared for the beginner or painter who needs a brush up. You will
# Day Begins Time Location learn painting techniques followed by step -by -step demonstrations. Work is
50 Mon. Feb. 3 7:00 p.m. CC focused on elements of landscape such as skies, trees, water. Students will
*LACEMAKING - TATTING complete several paintings during the session. Registration Fee $17.00/4
Sessions. Classes 3 hours. Instructor Kris Osten.
Tatting, a fascinating skill from the past. Tatting lace maybe used for decorat- # Day Begins Time Location
ing clothing or home furnishings. Bring to class a ball of colored #8 crochet 60 Thurs. Feb. 13 6:30 p.m. CC
thread, scissors, metal tatting shuttle with removable bobbin, notebook and
pen. Registration Fee $6.00/3 Sessions. Classes 2 hours. Instructor Darlene JUDO
Hegstrom. For men and women who are interested in learning the basic skills or more
# Day Begins Time Location advanced techniques of Judo. Carl Flood, 6th Degree Black Belt, provides
51 Mon. Jan. 27 7:00 p.m. BCHS complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join the Brooklyn
*STENCILING -NEW Center Judo Club, which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held in North
View Hr. High Wrestling Room. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes
This is an art anyone can do! The main class emphasis will be on fabric 1 hr. Class #61 Beginning; Class #62 Advanced; for adults and children. Asst.
stenciling but the technique can be applied to other surfaces. Participants Instructor Steve Johnson, 2nd Degree Black Belt.
will also learn to cut their own stencils. Finished projects will be shown and # Day Begins Time Location
demonstrated. Bring to class: sharp pointed X -ACTO or utility knife, extra fine 61 Thurs. Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. NVJH
point permanent marking pen, and 2 sheet fine grain sand paper. Please 62 Thurs. Jan. 16 8:00 p.m. NVJH
allow $1.75 for additional materials to be purchased at class. Childcare
available for day class - see CHILDCARE SERVICE. Registration Fee$3.25/1 *SAMPLES ON DISPLAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Session. Class 3 hrs. Instructor Joanne Holznecht.
# Day Date Time Location
52 Wed. Jan. 22 9:00 a.m. CC
53 Mon. Jan. 27 6:30 p.m. CC
Teen Activities
GIRLS' INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS CO -REC
Students must have passed Advanced Apparatus. The intermediate level Looking for something to do on Friday nights ? ?? Why not try Co -Rec. Activi-
offers more advanced skills in tumbling apparatus and floor exercises. The ties include basketball, gymnastics, swimming, foosball, bumper pool, volley -
beginning (novice) compulsory routines will be taught. Registration Fee ball, music and more. Co -Rec is open to all Brooklyn Center Jr. High
$15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. residents and their friends regardless of what school district you are in. Listen
# Day Begins Time Location for school announcements and watch for details in the Post. Fee is $1.00 /per
63 Sat. Jan. 18 12:30 p.m. NVJH time. Friday nights from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at North View Jr. High. Co -Rec
resumes Jan. 17.
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TEEN ACTIVITIES CONTINUED BASKETBALL CONTEST
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - NEW How good at free throws are you? Test your skills at the 3rd annual BASKET-
BALL CONTEST. Both boys and girls divisions. A trophy will be awarded to
Don't miss "Beat Street" the hottest break dance movie around. And you can the winner in each division. Contestants pay only Co -Rec admission fee of
see it for no extra charge. Cost $1.00 Co -Rec admission. $1.00 - there is no extra charge. For students in grades 7 -9.
Day Date Time Location Day Date Time Location
Fri. Jan. 17 7 -10 p.m. North View Fri. Feb. 7 7:00 p.m. NVJH
SNO -DAZE DANCE BEACH PARTY - NEW
All junior high students are invited to the annual Sno -Daze Dance on Friday, Join us at North View for a Beach Party in February. There will be swimming,
January 24 from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. at North View (69th & Zane). Special pool games and special summer treats. You'll hardly know it's cold outside.
highlights include a live band and the coronation of the 9th grade King and Cost is $1.25 Co -Rec admission.
Queen and 7th & 8th grade attendants. Admission fee is $2.00 /per person. Day Date Time Location
Don't miss out on all the action - catch "Dance Fever "! Fri. Feb. 28 7 -10 p.m. North View
Children's Activities
TAP AND BALLET GYMSTERS
A beginning level where the fundamentals of ballet and simple tap combina- Basic gymnastics and exercises designed to improve child's motor skills and
tions will be taught. For grades 1 -6. Classes 45 min. Instructors Nancy coordination. Class activities include tumbling and introduction to the bal-
Candea #64, Amy Walters #66 and Anna Konstance Venegas #65. ance beam and bars for boys and girls ages 3 1 /2 -5 (children must be 3 1 /2 by
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $9.75/8 WEEKS March 1, 1986). Class ratio 8 students/ instructor. Registration Fee $13.50/10
# Day Begins Time Location Sessions. Classes 45 min. Instructors Linda Schiesel #76 and Tracey Gustaf -
64 Mon. Jan. 13 4:50 p.m. Garden City son #'s 77 & 78.
65 Mon. Jan. 13 5:25 p.m. Orchard Lane # Date Begins Time Location
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $12.00/10 WEEKS 76 Sat. Jan. 18 9:15 a.m. NVJH
66 Thurs. Jan. 16 3:20 p.m. Evergreen 77 Sat. Jan. 18 10:20 a.m. NVJH
CREATIVE DANCE AND JAZZ 78 Sat. Jan. 18 11:15 a.m. NVJH
Here is an opportunity for children to enjoy the freedom of creative expres- GIRLS' BEGINNING TUMBLING
sion combined with modern jazz movements. For grades 1 -6. Classes 45 A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an
min. Instructor Nancy Candea #69, Anna Konstance Venegas #67, and Amy opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers and
Walters #68. headstands. Girls new to our program must register for this class before
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $9.75/8 WEEKS taking the more advanced class. For grades K -6. Registration Fee $12.50/ 10
# Day Begins Time Location Sessions. Classes 1 hr. Instructors Tracey Gustafson #83 and Amy Walters
67 Mon. Jan. 13 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane #79, 80, 81 & 82.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $12.00/10 WEEKS # Day Begins Time Location
68 Tues. Jan. 14 4:20 p.m. Palmer Lake 79 Tues Jan. 14 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake
69 Wed. Jan. 15 4:55 p.m. Earle Brown 80 Wed. Jan. 15 3:45 p.m. Fair Oaks
81 Wed. Jan. 15 4:45 p.m. Fair Oaks
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET 1 82 Thurs. Jan. 16 4:10 p.m. Evergreen
Children will have an opportunity to participate in beginning ballet move- 83 Sat. Jan. 18 12:15 p.m. NVJH
ments and simple tap steps. For preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old
by March 1986. Classes 45 min. Instructors Nancy Candea #70, Amy Walters GIRLS' ADVANCED TUMBLING
#71.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $9.75/8 WEEKS Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling. Girls will have the oppor-
# Day Begins Time Location tunity to learn handsprings, one - handed and dive cartwheels. Grades 1 and
70 Mon. Jan. 13 5:40 p.m. Garden City up. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $12.00/10 weeks # Day Begins Time Location
71 Thurs. Jan. 16 6:05 p.m. Evergreen 84 Sat. Jan. 18 9:00 a.m. NVJH
TINY TOT TAP AND BALLET II - NEW GIRLS' BEGINNING APPARATUS
For preschool children age 4 and up who have had at least one year previous Students must have passed Beginning Tumbling in order to register for this
Tap and Ballet training. Students will continue with ballet fundamentals and class. Skills such as mounts, turns and stunts will be taught at the beginning
learn new combinations. Registration Fee $12.00/ 10 Sessions. Classes 45 level on the use of the balance beam, uneven parallel bars and vaulting
min. Instructor Amy Walters. horse. For grades 1 and up. Registration Fee $12.50/ 10 Sessions. Classes 1
# Day Begins Time Location hour.
72 Thurs. Jan. 16 5:15 p.m. Evergreen # Day Begins Time Location
85 Wed. Jan. 15 6:15 p.m. BCHS
WIGGLES AND GIGGLES 87 Sat. Jan. 18 10:05 a.m. NVJH
An exercise class for parent and child ages 2 1 /2 -5. Some exercises, a little
dancing, stunts, tricks and most of all wiggling and giggling and lotsoffun for GIRLS' ADVANCED APPARATUS
everyone! Wear play clothes and a smile. Registration Fee $12.00/10 Ses
sions. Classes 45 min. Instructor Linda Schiesl. Students must have passed Beginning Apparatus in order to register for this
# Day Begins Time Location class. Girls will continue to work on various jumps and leaps and will learn
73 Sat. Jan. 18 10:10 a.m. NVJH more advanced gymnastic stunts. For grades 2 and up. Registration Fee
$15.00/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min.
RHYTHMS AND TUMBLING # Day Begins Time Location
Beginning tumbling stunts and patterns for coordination will be taught. For 88 Wed. Jan. 15 7:15 p.m. BCHS
preschool children who will be 3 1 /2 years old by March, 1986. Classes 45 min. 89 Sat. Jan. 18 11:10 a.m. NVJH
Instructors Anna Konstance Venegas #74, Amy Walters #75.
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $9.75/8 WEEKS GIRLS' INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS
# Day Begins Time Location See Teen Activities for Description.
74 Mon. Jan. 13 4:35 p.m. Orchard Lane
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK - $12.00/10 WEEKS
75 Tues. Jan. 14 5:10 P.M. Palmer Lake
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
BOYS' TUMBLING CREATIVE ART WORKSHOP
A course in the beginning techniques of tumbling. Students will have an Children in grades 1 -4 will explore many different art media and techniques
opportunity to learn such basic skills as rolls, headstands, handstands, etc. planned to enhance creativity. A variety of art activities will be included using
For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $12.50/10 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. clay, paint, yarn, plaster and other materials. Registration Fee $7.50/5 Ses-
Instructors Linda Schiesl # 91 and Nancy Candea #90. sions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Robert Farrell.
# Day Begins Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
90 Wed. Jan. 15 5:45 p.m. Earle Brown 96 Mon. Jan. 13 3:20 p.m. Willow Lane
91 Sat. Jan. 18 11:10 P.M. NVJH 9 Wed. Jan. 15 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane
JUDO CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS
For boys and girls 8 years and up who are interested in learning the basic
skills or more advanced techniques of judo. Carl Flood, 6th Degree Blackbelt, See Winter Activities for Description.
provides complete instruction. In addition, interested students may join the
Brooklyn Center Judo Club which is nationally sanctioned. All sessions held SPORTS HOUR
in the Wrestling Room. Registration Fee $15.00/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
Class #61 Beginning; Class #62 Advanced; for adults and children. Asst. An activity that includes learning sports skills, playing games and having lots
Instr. Steve Johnson, 2nd Degree Black Belt. of fun. Basketball and Floor Hockey will be taught and played. For girls and
# Day Begins Time Location boys in grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $6.00/5 Sessions. Classes 1 hour.
6 Thurs. Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. NVJH Instructors Jeff Holt & Mike O'Meara.
6 Thurs. Jan. 16 8:00 p.m. NVJH # Day Begins Time Location
9 8 Wed. Jan. 22 3:45 p.m. Garden City
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDRENS CHORUS 99 Thurs. Jan. 23 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake
100 Wed. Feb. 26 3:15 p.m. Willow Lane
The chorus is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park 101 Thurs. Feb. 27 3:45 p.m. Orchard Lane
Parks and Recreation Departments and is for children in grades 1 -8. It
provides opportunity to sing with a professional band, work with a choreo-
grapher and receive vocal coaching along with their rehearsals. The chorus CRAFTY CREATORS CLUB -NEW
performs several times throughout the year including the annual Spring
Show at Park Center. For more information, call 561 -5448. Registration Fee A class for those who like to create and have fun. Participants will make
$5.00/ per year. Classes 1 1 /2 hours. Director Barbara Dold. (Registrations now puppets, masks and costumes and use them in gamesand skits. Children will
being accepted.) be encouraged to help make up skits. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee
# Day Begins Time Location $7.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Nancy Candea.
86 Tues. Jan. 7 6:30 p.m. BJHS # Day Begins Time Location
102 Wed. Feb. 26 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 103 Mon. March 3 3:45 p.m. Garden City
The after school program enables students to explore fields outside the
regular school curriculum and will be held immediately after school. These EARLE BROWN AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
programs are designed to acquaint elementary students with a new skills, or
to enjoy a new activity. Although these programs are scheduled at specific Registrations for after school classes at Earle Brown will be held at Earle
schools you can register for classes outside your home school. However, Brown beginning Jar;. 6. Questions.. call Linda Hanka. Elementary School
school district policies will not allow children to leave school early to partici- Building Coordinator 561- 4480.
pate in an after school class.
If you would like to see a class offered or would like to be an instructor fora YOUNG MASTERS PAINTING CLASS -NEW
class, please contact the Parks and Recreation: Department (561 -5448) or
your Elementary School Building Coordinator. Let your mind wander - if you were a great artist, what would you paint a
Karen Lipski Evergreen 561 -0270 picture of? Now your dream can become a reality. Learn the techniques of
Cameron Cross Garden City 561 -9768 designing and creating your own acrylic painting. For grades 1 -6. Registra-
Bonnie Capper - Eckstein Palmer Lake 561 -1930 tion Fee $8.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Laurie Rondestvedt.
Terry Westermann Fair Oaks 561 -4415 # Day Begins Time Location
Linda Hanka Earle Brown 561 -4480 104 Tues. Jan. 21 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
Arlene Timm Orchard Lane 533.1645
Ken Gulbraa Willow Lane 561-9272 COOKING WITH LAURA INGALLS WILDER - NEW
BEGINNING BOWLING - NEW "Breakfast was ready when Pa came back from the creek. They all sat by the
Learn the 4 and 5 step approaches, the delivery, follow through, scoring and fire and ate fried mush..." From the book "Little House on the Prairie." We will
be preparing and eating fried mush and six other foods that Laura ate. For
etiquette. Practice will be given in a classroom and gym setting with the last
grades 5 -6 who have read at least two Little House books. Registration Fee
two days at a bowling center. Volunteer drivers will be needed for carpools to $7.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour 15 min. Instructor Kim Klefsaas.
bowling center. For grades 4 -6. Class meets twice a week for 8 weeks. # Day Begins Time Location
Registration Fee $16.00/16 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Daniel 105 Tues. Jan. 21 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
Monson.
# Day Begins Time Location
92 M & W Jan. 6 3:05 p.m. Palmer Lake LIFE WITH LAURA INGALLS WILDER - NEW
(Registration Accepted Immediately)
BOOK CLUB -NEW Get a taste of pioneer life by participating in activities that Laura and her
family enjoyed. Learn songs, play games, write stories, make a mural and
Enter the fascinating world of books! Each week will feature a particular learn some pioneer crafts. If you've enjoyed the "Little House" books, you'll
author and his /her books. There will be a study of how a book is written and LOVE this class. For grades 5 -6 who have read at least 2 Little House books.
each participant will have an opportunity to write a story and put it in book Registration Fee $6.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Kim Klefsaas.
form. For grades 4 -6. Registration Fee $8.75/8 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. # Day Begins Time Location
Instructor Mina Nystrom. 106 Thurs. Jan. 23 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
# Day Begins Time Location
93 Wed. Jan. 8 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake
(Registration Accepted Immediately) MY FRIEND THE COMPUTER
PRIVATE EYES - NEW
Get to know and understand the computer by spending extra time with it.
Do you live for a good mystery? Enjoy suspense and a good challenge? Join You'll even improve your reading and math skills. For grades 1 -3. Registra-
us as we discover an exciting new adventure each week. Participants will tion Fee $7.00/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructors Lisa Olmstead & Ric
even make their own spy kit! Bring a shoe box to first class. For grades 1 -6. Dressen.
Registration Fee $7.50/6 Sessions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Nancy # Day Begins Time Location
Candea. 107 Thurs. Jan. 23 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown
# Day Begins Time Location
94 Mon. Jan. 13 3:45 p.m. Garden City
95 Wed. Jan. 15 2:45 p.m. Earle Brown 10
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES CONTINUED VACATION DAY CAMP - MARCH 24 - 28
RETURN TO OZ Do you work? Are you wondering what to do with the kids during Spring
Vacation? We've got the perfect solution:
Join us for a fun - filled afternoon on Monday, February 17. First see Disney's Extended Recreation Programming.
"Return to Oz." After the movie, stay for a free swim. Movies times at 12:30 During the week of Spring Vacation (March 24 -28) we'll run an extended
p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Birthday parties and youth groups are welcome. Refresh- recreation program for children grades K -6 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
ments will be sold. Admission $1.25. Activities will include swimming, tour of police and fire stations, program at
EASTER BASKET &EGG WORKSHOP library, games, open gym, crafts and one lunch.
Parents will receive a schedule of daily activities prior to the week. Stu -
Learn the art of dying eggs. Several procedures will be taught. Participants dents must provide their own lunch (except for day we eat out.). Beverage
will also make other Easter surprises and receive a basket to put all their and snack will be provided each day. For more information, call 561 -5448.
goodies in. For grades 1 -6. Registration Fee $5.50/1 Session. Class 3 hours. This filled up fast last year, so parents are encouraged to sign up early.
Instructor Laurie Erickson. Registration Fee $45.00/5 days.
# Day Date Time Location # Day Begins Time Location
108 Sat. March 22 10:00 a.m. NVJH 109 M -F March 24 7:00 a.m. CC
Senior Adults
If you have any questions about the programs listed below, call Kathy COMMUNITY TRIPSTERS
Flesher, Senior Adult coordinator at 561 -5448.
Community Tripsters is a program for people age 55 years and older who
SENIOR HAPPENINGS enjoy getting away once a month on day or overnight trips. Activities will
include tours, fishing trips, attending stage productions, ball games and the
Is a monthly newsletter sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and like. If you are interested in such activities and meeting new friends from the
Recreation Department. The "Senior Happenings" tells activities going on at surrounding area, please call and ask to receive the information. Deadline
the clubs, in the community and outings offered. Call for yours today! dates listed are on space permitting only basis. Refunds are given only if the
SOCIAL CLUBS trip is cancelled or a substitute can be found to take your place. Bus departs.
and returns to Brooklyn Center Community Center.
Two social clubs are sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Parks and Recrea- February 14 - Carmel Quinn, an all -time favorite singer, will perform in St.
tion Department. The Leisure Time Club meets Wednesdays throughout the Paul with the Swinging Ambassadors. She is a star who puts on a first -rate
year from Noon - 3:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. There performance. After the performance, dessert and coffee at the Muffuleta's in
are no dues or club requirements to belong. The Brooklyn Twins Club the Park. Cost $18.00 includes escort, motorcoach, ticket, dessert, coffee, tax
meets the *1 st and 3rd Friday of each month through June at Earle Brown, and gratuitites. Bus leaves 11:50 a.m. for the Chimera and returns 4:10 p.m.
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Membership dues are $2.00 annually per person. Any person Deadline to register December 31, space permitting.
55 years of age or older may join; only one spouse must meet the age February 23 - Minnesota Northstar /Toronto Maple Leaf game. Bus leaves at
requirements. Singles and couples WELCOME. ( January dates are the 10th 12:15 p.m. for the Met Centerand returns approximately 4:45 p.m. Cost $17.00
& 24th*. Transportation to both clubs is available from Brooklyn Center includes escort, transportation and ticket. Deadline to register January 29,
apartment complexes. (It is also offered twice a month for shopping and space permitting.
congregate dining.) Call Kathy for details.
March 10 - Buttons & Bows Luncheon - Hats, Headcoverings and Accesso-
SENIOR AQUA EXERCISE ries dating back to 1860. Details in January Happening.
See Adult Activities for information. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
CLASSES Free screening is done at the following areas:
Brooklyn Center residents 62 years and over may register for mostclassesat Community Center - Last Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1 /2 the registration fee. This does not apply to classes requiring supplies orSr. CEAP - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Aqua Exercise.
West Fire Station - Monday- Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. &Saturday &
SWIMMING POOL Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Senior Adult memberships are available for Brooklyn Center residents 62 T.A.P
years and older, at a special rate of $7.00 for 3 months. Application may be
made at the Community Center desk. Non - resident and resident seniors not Telephone Assistance Program for elderly and handicapped who live alone.
interested in membership may swim for $1.25 per time - single admission. The program has helped several persons with immediate needs in some
cases Emergency situations. If you are interested in the program for yourself
SWIM LESSONS or a friend, contact a TAP clerk at 535 -2225. We really care about our
See Adult Swim Lessons in the Swim Section of this brochure. participants! Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Police Department.
GIFT TRUNK TAX COUNSELING
Volunteers will help low income Seniors with their 1985 tax returns. Bring
A craft club run by Seniors who sell their handcrafted items. Membership is your last income tax return and 1985 tax materials including renter's or
limited to Brooklyn Center Seniors or members of either Leisure Time or property tax refund. For rent or property tax credit you need to know total
Brooklyn Twins. For information call 561 -9278 or 561 -4805. Shoppers, visit Social Security received in 1985. This will be on an SSA or RRB1099. (Refer
the Gift Trunk on the 1st Wednesdsay of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 to January Senior Happenings for complete check list.) No appointments, first
p.m. No Gift Trunk in January. come basis beginning February 3 - April 14, Monday & Friday 9:00 a.m. -1:00
p.m. and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - noon. This federally sponsored program is
provided by AARP, NRTA & RSVP. There is NO charge.
Winter Activities
w - 5TH & 6TH GRADE TRIPS
Watch for flyers in the elementary schools or call 561 -5448. Bus leaves North
View Jr. High at 8:30 a.m. and the Community Center at 8:45 a.m. Bus returns
approximately 4:15 p.m. Fee is $8.00 (pay when registering); includes lift,
u ,. rental, lesson, bus and chaperones. Limited space!
Trip # Ski Area Date
110 Trollhaugen Feb. 14
111 Wild Mountain March 3
(Registrations Accepted Immediately)
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WINTER ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
JUNIOR HIGH SKI TRIPS SNOW TUBING - FOR TEENS
Watch for flyers in the junior highs or call 561 -5448. All ski trips have pickups Winter Tubing is fun for all ages. Join us at Green Acres in Lake Elmo, MN.
at North View Jr. High (69th & Zane) and the Community Center. Times vary. Bus leaves North View at 3:30 p.m. and the Community Center at 3:45 p.m.
Parent permission slip required. Fee includes: Lift ticket, transportation and Bus returns approximately 8:00 p.m. Green Acres has a Chalet, so students
chaperones. Equipment rental is extra. can bring a lunch or buy. Registration Fee $9.00 includes tube rental, trans -
Trip # Ski Area Date Fee portation and supervision. Deadline for registration is Friday, Jan. 24, space
112 Wild Mountain Fri. Jan. 10 10.75 permitting.
113 Welch Village Fri. Jan. 17 11.75 # Day Date Location
114 Trollhaugen Fri. Jan. 24 11.00 119 Fri. Jan. 31 Green Acres
115 Wild Mountain Fri. Feb. 7 10.75 (Registration Accepted Immediately)
116 Welch Village Thurs. Feb. 13 11.75
117 Trollhaugen Fri. Feb. 21 11.00 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
118 Spirit Mountain Mon. March 3 20.00
(Registrations Accepted Immediately) Free Indoor Clinic
The clinic will include a discussion of clothing, equipment, warm -up exer-
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN - LUTSEN SKI TRIP cises and waxing techniques. R.S.V.P. at 559 -9000. Phone reservations
The Northwest Suburban Ski Club is sponsoring a 3 day trip of skiing to Spirit
taken immediately until filled.
Mountain and Lutsen Ski Resorts, March 4-6,1986. Call 425 -4517 for more On Snow Instruction
information or to see about space availability. Those attending indoor clinic are eligible for a two hour, on snow classat Elm
Creek Park Reserve. Registrations will be taken at the indoor clinic. The cost
ADULT SKI TRIPS is $6.00 or $10.00 if renting equipment. Price includes parking permit.
All adults are invited to join us as wevisita different area each Wednesday. Sponsored by WCCO, Hennepin County Park Reserve District and Brooklyn
Bus pick ups at Osseo Bus Garage, Four Seasons Mall and the Community Center Parks and Recreation Department.
Center. Times vary with each of these day trips. If you would like a 1986 ski Session
brochure, call 561 -5448. Registration will not be taken at Brooklyn Center Indoor Clinic - Mon., Jan. 13 - 6:30 -9:30 p.m. - Brooklyn Center Community
Parks and Recreation Department. Center.
Date Ski Area On -Snow Instruction - Wed., Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m.; Sat., Jan 18, 9:00 a.m., 11:30
Jan. 8 Buck Hill
Jan. 15 Welch Village a.m., or 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 22 Wild Mountain Session II
Jan. 29 Trollhaugen Indoor Clinic - Wed., Jan. 22 - 6:30 -9:30 p.m. - North View
Feb. 5 Afton Alps On -Snow Instruction - Sat., Jan. 25, 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 12 Welch Village
Feb. 19 Spirit Mountain CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS
Feb. 26 Afton Alps Beginning cross country ski lessons for those with little or no experience.
(Registrations accepted immediately at Brooklyn Park Instructor will cover equipment, use of poles, how to put skiis on and the
and Robbinsdale Parks and Recreation Departments) technqiue of skiing. A fun way to enjoy Minnesota Winters. Last class will be
SKATING RINKS held at Elm Creek Park Reserve - volunteer drivers will be needed for
carpools. #120 grades 3 -6, #121 adult. Palmer Lake School has boots and skiis
The following rinks and shelter buildings will be supervised as follows: available to use during lessons on a limited basis. Call Sue at 561 -5448 or
*Denotes Hockey Rinks. Donna Gerber at 561 -1930 for information. Registration Fee $7.00/6 Ses-
Weekdays 4:00 -9:00 p.m. sions. Classes 1 hour. Instructor Donna Gerber.
Saturday and Vacation Days 1:00 -9:00 P.M. # Day Begins Time Location
Sundays 1:00 -6:00 p.m. 120 Tues. Jan. 14 3:15 p.m. Palmer Lake
*Evergreen *Garden City 121 Thurs. Jan. 16 3:15 p.m Palmer Lake
*West Palmer *Kylawn (Registration Taken Immediately)
*Willow Lane *Northport
*Orchard Lane *Grandview ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE
Rinks at Lions and Brooklane will be maintained only. No supervision. Join in the fun at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. All programs
Skating season generally runs from December 15 through February 15. This require reservations; some require fee. To make reservations or for program
could be earlier or later depending on weather conditions. information call Eastman Nature Center, 420 -4300.
Special Activities
COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHORUS
The Gallery is available for photography or mixed media shows at various See Children's Activities for description.
times throughout the year. A glass showcase is also available for small art
and hobby collections. Contact Kathy Flesher at 561 -5448 for further infor-
mation.
GALLERY SHOWS SUNDAY ORGAN MUSIC
Dec. 4 -31 - Hennepin Artists Association - mixed media. A variety of organ music followed by refreshments and a social time will be
presented on Jan. 19, Feb. 9 and March 16. The programs are presetned at
GIFT CERTIFICATES 2:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center by the Hammond Organ
Need a gift idea? If you are tired of giving perfume or cologne for birthday and Club. The purpose of the club is to cultivate musical activities for every age.
holiday gifts, or cannot think of something original, get a Parks and Recrea- Singles and families are invited to visit or become members. For further
lion gift certificate. We have many classes, swim memberships, trips, special information call Vern at 566 -8896 or Willard at 560 -2544.
events and merchandise for all ages and interests in any monetary value. The
certificates are available in the Parks and Recreation Department at the
Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn
Center, MN 55430. For information call 561 -5448.
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS CLUB
TRIPS AND OUTINGS Quilters meet at the Brooklyn Center Community Center the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of the month, excluding June - August from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family Fare (Childcare available until 12:15 p.m. 650 per hr. per child.) If you need a little
Special trips and events are offered at group discounts planned by the inspiration to get started on that quilt you've been wanting to make, come join
Recreation Departments of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, Golder. the "Quilting Bee." Each person brings their own project to work on. Ques-
Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Maple Grove and Robbinsdale. Registation tions, call 561 -1219.
taken on a first -come basis. Sorry, NO phone reservations, lap sitters or
refunds. Send all money and registrations to New Hope Recreation, 4401 BROOKLYN CENTER WOMEN'S CLUB
Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428, 533 -1521. The Brooklyn Center Women's Club meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Tuesday
Families will want to take advantage of these special offerings, planned with of every month September through May in the Social Hall of the Brooklyn
the family in mind. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you do not Center Community Center. The purpose of the organization is to promote
have children in school and would like the information, please call 561 -5448. social, cultural, and civic activities for area women. Membership is open to
January 20 - A tube sliding outing has been planned for the Martin Luther any woman over the age of 21. Yearly dues are only $5.00. A variety of
King Holiday. Green Acres in Lake Elmo with three tow ropes, separate hill for programs are presented, followed by refreshments and a social time.
teens and adults, a chalet for warming up and snacks make this a jovial way On January 14th a program on "Financial Planning" will be presented by Deb
to spend this holiday. Cost $7.50 for 12 years and under, $8.50 for 13 years Redner. February 11 th we will celebrate Ethnic Day - "Italian Heritage" - with
and above includes bus transportation, escort and tubing. No refunds. Bus Mama 'D." On March 11 th we will enjoy a style show presented by Casual
pick up at 8:50 a.m. and returns approximately 1:15 p.m. - Brooklyn Park Corner, with Betsy Peak as the narrator. There will also be a Book Fair in
Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N. All reservations must be March.
received by Fri., Jan. 10, space permitting.
On the 4th Tuesday of the month, except in the case of scheduling difficulties,
February 17 - A special day has been planned for families on this holiday. a trip or tour to an interesting place in the vicinity is planned. In January the
Enjoy a professional puppet show "Big Heart" presented by the Beanstalk club will enjoy the play "On the Razzle" at the Guthrie. In February we will
Puppeteers followed by swimming and special games and activities in the attend a coffee concert at the Ordway Theatre. A tour of the Fillebroun House
gym. Cost $2.00 for adults and $1.75 for youth 16 years and under. The at White Bear Lake is scheduled for March.
program will be at Robbinsdale Community Center, 4139 Regent Ave. N. No For further information call 561 -4025.
transportation provided. This holiday event is 1:30 -4:00 p.m. If you have
questions, call 537 -4534. Reservations must be received by Wed., Feb. 12, PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM USE
space permitting.
The photo darkroom located in the Brooklyn Center Community Center is
open to all interested persons for a fee of $1.00 per hour. Users must furnish
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY their own chemicals and paper. Persons who have completed our Darkroom
Children's programs during the winter months at the Brookdale Area Library Techniques classes are eligible to use the lab. Persons who have had
include storytimes for pre - schoolers, 3 to 5 years old, toddler storytime for darkroom training somewhere else must attend one of our Photo Lab Orien-
children 21 months through 3 years old and accompanying parent, the after tation sessions. See Adult Activities for information.
school club, and special programs. Information can be obtained through the SPRING BAZAAR
Hennepin County Library Calendar of Events available at the Library, the
POST, Channel 25, or by calling 566 -2034. Most children's activities require The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department will host its 5th
pre- registration. Annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Crafters
The library is also airing programs on Cable Channel 25 on a regular basis. interested in participating may call to be included on the INFORMATION
mailing list the first week of January. Call 561 -5448.
Audio visual materials for circulation now include computer software for the
IBM, Apple and Commodore. MINI - 500 TOURNAMENT
Library hours for the Winter months: Mon. through Thurs., 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 Minimum age 18 - No pre -sign up, just bring a partner. Cost $2.50 per person,
p.m., Fri. and Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun (October through April, except includes coffee. Minnesota state law prohibits gambling and all players agree
Easter) 12:00 - 5:0.0 p.m. to abide by the rules of the tournament. Tournaments are run by Senior Adult
Circulation and general Information - 566 -2034, Reference Information - volunteers on Saturday, January 11 and February 1, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. at the
566 -8300. Brooklyn Center Community Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. Park and
ADAPTED RECREATION enter on the lower level, in case of inclement weather, call 561 -5448.
The adapted recreation program is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brook- W HITEWATER CANOE & KAYAK EXPO
lyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, On Saturday, January 18 from 1:00 -9:00 p.m. Come see and participate in an
Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and West Hennepin Community Center. all day presentation on the increasingly popular sport of whitewater boating.
West Hennepin Community Center is an agency serving mentally retarded There will be films and slide shows on international, national and in state
and developmentally delayed individuals and their families in the West and whitewater rivers. Gear and equipment will be on display and discussions
Northwest Hennepin area. Services include information and referral, advo- held on what you need and how much it will cost.
cacy, counseling. Programs include social/ recreational clubs and educa- Learn paddling techniques, safety, rescue and how to read whitewater.
tion programs.
Demonstrations will be held on kayak rolling, canoe cover building and
For further information or to register for the programs below, contact Tracy other whitewater topics. Sage river crazies will also be on hand to
Wahl, 933 -9105. answer questions and tell tall anecdotes.
Friday Night Fever: A social recreation program for EMH and TMH young For more information call Burt at 729 -8874 or Mike at 922 -7633. Program
adults and adults ages 16 +. Come join in the fun of gym games, crafts and presented by the Rapid Riders Kayak and Canoe Club affiliated with the
community outings. Minnesota Canoe Association.
Dates: Fridays, January 17 - March 14
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. WOODSTRIP CANOE BUILDERS SHOW
Cost: $15.00/9 Weeks On Saturday, February 8, doors open at noon with a continuous program of
Saturday Rainbow Kids: A social recreation program for children ages 6 -15. speakers, demonstrations and displays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. See a
All are welcome to join in on the festivities, games, crafts, and outings. For wood strip canoe being built, help build it! It will be under construction from
TMH children. noon to 6:00 p.m. for public display and comment.
Dates: Saturdays, January 18 - March 15 Hear Bruce Kunz, award winning canoe builder, and see his slides. See Bob
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Brown, designer for Mad River and Old Town Canoes. Enjoy a full afternoon
Cost: $15.00/9 Weeks and learn how simple it is for you to build you own canoe! This is NOT a
Bowling: A bowling league for EMH young adults and adults ages 16 +. program to sell you a kit. For additional information call Jim at 588 -5402.
Everyone should join in for the fun and exercise of the growing sport.
Dates: Saturdays, January 25 - March 22
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 noon
Cost: $3.50 each week. Cost includes bowling, rental of shoes, and ball. Also
a mini banquet to wind up the season.
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HARMONETTES
BREAK AWAY - NEW The Harmonettes are women over high school age who enjoy music. Perfor-
mances are given throughout the metro area with an annual spring finale
For adults interested in getting away once a month to historical excursions, show. The show is developed each year with new songs, costumes and
restaurants, tours, special events, etc., call 561 -5448, ext. 170 to be placed on choreographed dances accompanied by a four piece band. There is a nomi-
our mailing list. nal registration fee. The group is co- sponsored by Brooklyn Center and
February 20 - Treat yourself to a special dayas you "break away" from a busy Brooklyn Park Parks and Recreation Departments. For information call 561 -
week. The first stop is KSTP -TV where we will participate in Twin Cities live. 5448. Rehearsals are Mondays, 8:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Junior High School,
After the show, brunch at Muffuleta's In the Park. Brunch will include choice new members welcome. Director Jane Vigue Wilson.
of egg benedict or quiche, salad, muffin and coffee. Cost $16.00 includes BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BAND
escort, motorcoach, brunch, tax and gratuitities. Motorcoach departs 7:45
a.m. and returns 1:00 p.m., Brooklyn Center Community Center. Reservation The band is co- sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks
deadline February 12, space permitting. REGISTER AT BROOKLYN CENTER and Recreation Departments and is open to all post high school age men and
COMMUNITY CENTER. women. Practice is on Monday nights at North View Jr. High. New members
FAMILY MOVIE AND FREE SWIM -JAN. 24 are welcome. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department
at 561 -5448. Director Woody Hoiseth.
Get the whole family together for the movie Disney's "Trench Coat" at the SQUARE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCES
Community Center. First, beginning at 7:00 p.m. see the movie. After the
movie, stay for a free swim, relax in the Sauna or work out in the Exercise Lessons are offered by the Happy Face Square Dance Club from 7:30 -9:30
Room. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Church groups and p.m. Resumes Jan. 7 at Northport Elementary School. The cost is $2.00 per
youth groups are welcome. Admission Fee is $1.50 (children under 5 free). A person with the first lesson free to newcomers. Both singles and couples are
great night of family entertainment. Coming March 7 is the movie "Herbie welcome. Dances are held the third Sat. of each month at NVJH from 8 -11
Goes Bananas." p.m. For more information, call 566 -2554.
Swim Activities
CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS
Red Cross Beginning through Swimmers instruction for boys and girls ages 6
and older. Classes have an average ratio of 5 students/ instructor. Registra-
tion Fee $16.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min.
CHILDCARE SERVICE # Day Begins Time Location
138 Sat. Jan. 11 10:40 a.m. CC
The "PLAY- CORNER" will be provided for parents attending morning 139 Sat. Jan. 11 11:15 a.m. CC
classes, programs, meetings or swimming at the Community Center. The 140 Mon. Jan. 13 6:35 p.m. NVJH
minimum age is 6 months. The cost is 656 per child per hour for each 141 Mon. Jan. 13 7:10 p.m. NVJH
preschool child. The "PLAY- CORNER" will be open Monday- Friday 9:00 142 Tues. Jan. 14 6:35 p.m. CC
a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning January 6. Additional times may be noted in the 143 Tues. Jan. 14 7:10 p.m. CC
description of adult classes. For further information call 561 -5448. 144 Thurs. Jan. 16 6:35 p.m. CC
ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS 145 Thurs. Jan. 16 7:10 p.m. CC
Swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages who are physically ADULT SWIM LESSONS
and /or mentally handicapped. Classes have a ratio of one student to one Beginner thru Swimmer level swim instruction foradult and high school age.
instructor. Registration Fee $16.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. Here is an opportunity to learn to swim or brush up on your strokes. Registra-
# Day Begins Time Location tion Fee $23.50/10 Lessons. Classes 40 min.
122 Sat. Jan. 11 9:30 a.m. CC CLASSES MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
PARENT AND TOT SWIM LESSONS # Day Begins Time Location
146 Sat. Jan. 11 10:40 a.m. CC
Lesson in water adjustment for children ages 2 and 3. One parent must 147 Tues. Jan. 14 7:45 p.m. CC
accompany the child in the water, preferably the same parent each time. 148 Thurs. Jan. 16 7:45 p.m. CC
Registration Fee $16.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS 149 M & W Jan. 13 11:15 a.m. CC
# Day Begins Time Location 150 M & W Feb. 17 11:15 a.m. CC
123 Sat. Jan. 11 10:05 a.m. CC
124 Mon. Jan. 13 6:00 p.m. NVJH ADULT SUPER CHICKEN
125 Tues. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. CC Separate classes for those persons, high school age and up, who have a real
126 Thurs. Jan. 16 6:00 p.m. CC fear of water. Here is an opportunity to overcome that fear and learn to enjoy
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS the sport. Registration Fee $23.50/10 Lessons. Super Chicken classes are
127 M & W Jan. 13 10:05 a.m. CC held the same days and times as adult lessons, see schedule.
128 M & W Feb. 17 10:05 a.m. CC
PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS SENIOR ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS
American Red Cross swim lessons for men and women ages 62 years and
Swimming instruction for 4 and 5 year olds. Parents do not accompany the older. Here is a chance to brush up on skills you have already learned,
child in the water. The following lesson levels are taught: Water Adjustment, experience new skills or start right from the very beginning. We also have
Beginner, and Advanced Beginner. Average ratio of 5 students/ instructor. room for "Super Chickens." Registration Fee $23.50/10 Lessons. Classes
Registration Fee $16.00/10 Lessons. Classes 30 min. same days and times as adult lessons. Brooklyn Center residents $11.50/10
CLASSES ONCE A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS Lessons.
# Day Begins Time Location
129 Sat. Jan. 11 9:30 a.m. CC PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
130 Sat. Jan. 11 10:05 a.m. CC
131 Mon. Jan. 13 6:00 p.m. NVJH Private lessons are available at the Community Center and North View Jr.
132 Tues. Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. CC High for a fee of $9.00 /half hour. Call the Community Center for further
133 Thurs. Jan. 16 6:00 p.m. CC information, 561 -5448, Ext. 171.
DAYTIME CLASSES TWICE A WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS DIVING
134 M & W Jan. 13 9:30 a.m. CC
135 M & W Jan. 13 10:40 a.m. CC Beginning lessons on the 1 and 3 meter springboard for children who are
136 M & W Feb. 17 9:30 a.m. CC intermediate or better swimmers. Registration Fee $16.00/10 Lessons.
137 M & W Feb. 17 10:40 a.m. CC Classes 40 min.
# Day Begins Time Location
14 151 Tues. Jan. 14 6:30 p.m CC
SWIM ACTIVITIES CONTINUED SPECIAL MONTHLY POOL ATTRACTIONS
ADVANCED LIFESAVING COURSE JANUARY- Enjoy Summer in January - Bring your picnic, lunch and swim for
A Red Cross course for persons age 15 and older. Students must be able to half price on January 18 from 1 -4 p.m.
perform standing front dive, swim underwater, tread water and swim 500 FEBRUARY - A Valentine Special - On February 15 bring a friend for 15Cwith
continuous yards. CPR, MMFA and 6 hours of studentguarding time will also one paid general admission,
be part of the course. Attendance is required and absences will not be made MARCH - St. Patrick's Special - ''Near green and swim for half price! Enjoy'
up. Registration Fee $45.00/ 10 Sessions and includes all materials needed. FREE:: POPCORN all day Sunday. Mach 15, 1:00 -6:00 p.m.
Classes 3 hours. Instructors Steve Froehlich, Barb Pierce. APRIL - Have fur, at our Easter Egg Match on Saturday. April 5
# Day Begins Time Location
152 Sun, Jan. 12 7 -10:00 p.m. CC MAv - Take a Double -Dip - Come and take a dip in our pool; Havea dipofice
WORKSHOP DAYS: Sat., Feb. 1 & Feb. 15 - 9:00 a.m. - CC cream before leaving, -Saturday. May 17.
Watch for further infprmation distributed by the Parks and Recreafion
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE Department.
This Red Cross course is designed to train individuals in becoming instruc-
tors of all swimming and lifesaving levels. Must be 17 years of age or older by
the first night, proof of age must be provided. A current Advanced Lifesaving COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES
certificate must also be available on the first night of class. Each person must Memberships entitle the member use of the Swimming Pool, Exercise
pass the swimming and lifesaving pre -test and should be prepared for a Room and Sauna during recreational or "open" periods.
moderately strenuous course requiring physical endurance. Class meets 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year
Saturday morning and Wednesday evening for a period of 6 weeks. Call the Family $62.00 • 105.00 178.00
Minneapolis Chapter of the Red Cross at 871 -7676 - Safety Services to
register. Class 4 hours. Individual $35.00 58.00 99.00
Day Begins Time Location Family membership will be limited to parents and children living at home 20
Sat. Feb. 8 8:30 a.m. NVJH years of age and under.
OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE SENIOR ADULT RATES
This class is designed for adults interested in underwater diving and whoare 3 month membership for Brooklyn Center residents 62 years & older -
comfortable in the water. Each person must provide his own mask, fins and $7.00.
snorkel in the second lesson. Other equipment will be provided. Class is 4 Single admission rate for Senior Adults resident or non - resident 62 years
hours in length and will meet once a week for 5 weeks. Open water dives are and older, $1.25.
an additional part of the class. On completion of the course an internationally
recognized certification card will be awarded. Instructor Terry Nooner. GENERAL ADMISSION
Registration Fee $80.00/5 Weeks. Adult (18 & over) $2.25
# Day Begins Time Location Youth (15 -17) $1.75
153 Sun. Jan. 12 4:00 p.m. CC Children (5 -14) $1.50
154 Sun. Feb. 16 4:00 p.m. CC
SCUBA OPEN SWIM OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE
A special time to practice for persons with scuba equipment only. Designed MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
for those taking scuba instruction as well as any other interested persons. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Cost 750 per time. TUESDAY - THURSDAY
Day Begins Time Location 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thurs. Jan. 9 8:30 p.m. NVJH 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults only)
NORTH VIEW OPEN SWIM SATURDAY
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m (Adults Only - NEW)
Begins January 9 - cost 500. Thursday - 7:30 -8:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LIFE. BE IN IT AND SWIM SUNDAY
Can you swim 10 miles? You may want to take advantage of this opportunity. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
All you need to do is obtain a card and fill it out on your own. Start by
swimming 'Amile at a time. Earn a Red Cross certificateand patch. Mark your 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
card after each time you swim. Begin today! Any questions about "Life. Be In It Adults and /or organized groups only
and Swim" contact Gayle at 561 -5448. The wading pool is open to children ONLY when supervised by a
parent. The wading pool is closed during the following hours:
NORTH VIEW POOL AND GYM RENTAL Tuesday & Thursday - 4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The North View Jr. High Pool and Gymnasium, located at 69th and Zane Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Avenue North are available for rental at various times during the weekend. School age children ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING DURING
Call the Community Center at 561 -5448 for further information. Cost Pool SCHOOL HOURS. On school holidays students will be admitted at 1:00 p.m.
$20.00 /per hour. Gym $6.00 /per hour. Children under list grade MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT in the
COMMUNITY CENTER POOL RENTAL building at all times.
The Community Center Pool is available for rental by your school, group, or EXERCISE ROOM & SAUNA SCHEDULE
party at various times during the week. Call the Community Center at 561- MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
5448 for further information. Cost: $42.00 per hour. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
WOMEN'S CONDITIONING TUESDAY - THURSDAY
See Adult Section for description. 8.30 9m. a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Adults only)
BROOKLYN SWIM CLUB SATURDAY SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All boys and girls 6 and up through college are invited to join the Brooklyn The use of the Exercise Room is limited to 15 years old and up. The use of the
Swim Club, the local Minnesota U.S. Swimming Club, for competitive swim- Sauna is limited to 18 years and up. CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN THIS WILL
ming. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park Parks and NOT BE ALLOWED EVEN IF ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.
Recreation Departments. The Swim Club offers a wide ranging program for
individuals for all levels of ability in competitive swimming. For further infor- GAMEROOM
mation call 561 -5448, Ext. 171. A free 2 week trial period is offered to any
interested swimmer who has never tried competitive swimming. Enjoy our gameroom equipped with foosball, pool, video games and pinball.
Snackbar
Visit our refreshment area, located next to the game room.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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. 4
(numbers will be handed out at noon). (Swim registration is sepa-
rate - see box).
BROOKLYN CENTER "Registration made by mail will not be accepted before Jan. 6.
PARKS AND RECREATION No phone registrations.
ADVISORY COMMISSION 2. On opening day of registration, Saturday, Jan. 4 a person may
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday sign up for himself or his immediate family ONLY. After this date,
of each month, 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers. This Commission you may register for as many people as you wish.
advises the City Council on the Parks and Recreation Program in 3. The Parks and Recreation office in the Community Center is open
Brooklyn Center. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00
Dale Bloomstrand Bud Sorenson, Chairperson Dave Skeels a.m. -9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Carl Manson Don Peterson Larry Propst 4• Where Classes are limited, registration will be on the first come -
first serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until the
THE BROOKLYN CENTER fee has been paid. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT the right to cancel classes or activities when an insufficient
Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn Center that they may share in number of people sign up.
the God given right to beauty, to sunshine, to tranquility; and to the 5. Instructor will not be permitted to accept registration at the ac-
end that each may herein find the laughter of childhood, the accep- tivity location.
tance of youth, the fulfillment of adult life, and the companionship of 6. Should you find it necessary to transfer session or class times,
old age, through a healthy, satisfying use of leisure time. this may be done if an opening exists by paying a 506 transfer
fee per class. All transfers must be done in person at the Commu-
Arnie Mavis - Director of Recreation nity Center.
Dick Ploumen - Superintendent of Parks T Request for refunds must be received at least 24 hours before the
Kathy Flesher - Program Supervisor second class session, however, there will be a $3.00 service
Susan LaCrosse - Program Supervisor charge on any refund before the first class begins and a $4.00
Gayle Gardner - Aquatic Supervisor service charge before the second class begins. Refund policy
REGISTRATION CARDS ARE FOR MAIL USE ONLY. except where noted in class description.
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE MONDAY, JAN. 6 8. Persons who register for an activity where capacity enrollment
has already been reached. . . will go on a waiting list. Additional
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 classes may be formed if there are sufficient requests and if
space and competent instruction is available.
9. Senior Citizens, 62 years and over, who are residents of Brooklyn
NAME _ Center may enjoy most activity classes at Yz the registration fee.
(Last) (First) This does not apply to supplies or special Senior Classes which
are at a special rate.
ADDRESS 10. Check schedule for beginning date of each class.
(zip) 11. Sorry, no trip refunds, unless cancelled by the Parks & Recreation
Department.
12. Class attendance is limited to participants. Spectators, including
(Phone) (Work Phone) 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 the Community Center Pool and North View Jr. High will be held
CLASS # TIME _ Saturday, January 4 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the COMMUNITY CENTER.
Mail registrations will not be accepted for Swimming Lessons.
CLASS DAY _ ____ _ AMOUNT _ (Numbers will be handed out at 8:00 a.m.)
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